CountryName,CountryCode,Date,PolicyType,PolicyValue,Flag,Notes Aruba,ABW,20200310,H2: Testing policy,1,,"March 10, 2020 – According to a statement by Aruba’s Minister of Health, all tests on individuals who experienced symptoms similar to those of the Corona Virus have turned out negative. To date Aruba has no known cases of the Corona Virus. From 10th March 2020, the Government of Aruba has been conducting COVID-19 testing on people with symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503115805/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are closed starting Monday, March 16 till April 20, 2020. This measure applies to schools, daycare centers, and all organizations that are in charge of the education and care of our children. After this date the situation will be evaluated. See letter of the Minister of Education. Retrieved from: /web/20200406202340/https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html" Aruba,ABW,20200317,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Two days after the government of Aruba confirmed its first two positive COVID-19 cases on March 13, officials announced a complete “lockdown” for all international incoming passengers starting on March 17 until March 31. The closure was then extended until Aruba’s Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes has extended the deadline to April 20. (Source 1) Starting Saturday, March 21st, the Government of Aruba has decided that the Aruban borders will be closed for entry. Nobody can enter the country. This restriction counts for residents of Aruba as well. Only empty flights can come in to pick up passengers leaving Aruba to take them to their destination. (Source 2) The ban on inbound flights was later extended until May 31, 2020, as announced by Prime Minister Mr. Evelyn Wever-Croes on April 20, 2020. Residents of Aruba who are stuck abroad (due to the border closure) can send an email to RegresoAruba@crisis.aw. (Source 3) Source 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200421140731/https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/associated_press/latin-america-caribbean-yet-to-hit-coronavirus-surge-most-are-tightening-measures/article_8cacbefa-1dcf-5efc-bf73-776d6d63f40e.html Surce 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426192922/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg Source 3 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426220013/https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html " Aruba,ABW,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""ORANJESTAD – In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Public Health launched its website www.arubacovid19.org. The website provides: Information on the latest developments on the COVID-19; Decisions and instructions by the government to contain the spread of the virus and to flatten the curve; Ads and video’s on precautionary measures you can take to protect yourself and others against the coronavirus"". Retrieved from: /web/20200406202057/https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/department-of-public-health-launched-its-website-for-coronavirus-updates_48638.html " Aruba,ABW,20200319,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing was noted a few times in the daily update. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521213219/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""ORANJESTAD - The Police Department of Aruba has announced that they will be enforcing the curfew that starts on Saturday 21 of March 2020 at 9:00 pm. Some exceptions require being outside during the curfew, like security personnel, hotel employers, waste management, etc. but they have to send an official company letter by email to cmo@crisis.aw requesting an exemption. Retrieved from: /web/20200406203242/https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/police-of-aruba-aruba-under-curfew_48686.html" Aruba,ABW,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Mandatory curfew between 9pm and 6am everyday came into effect on Saturday March 21. It was initially announced till 31 March. People were not allowed to leave home during the curfew hours, and advised to stay home during normal hours. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427124642/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200329,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Starting March 29, 2020, a Shelter in Place is into effect for the entire population, as announced in the AB2020No.43. This means that you are not allowed to leave the house, only for necessary things, such as buying food, going to the pharmacy, exercising or getting gas. The measures apply to non-essential groups and non-essential businesses/activities (souvenirs stores, flea markets, shopping malls, outlets, delivery only for restaurants). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200421134930/https://www.overheid.aw/news/official-gazettes_47036/item/ab2020no43_48829.html" Aruba,ABW,20200329,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Starting March 29, 2020, a Shelter in Place is into effect for the entire population along with the ongoing curfew. A ban on gathering (loitering) has also been issued, in particular the prohibition of group formation in public space by 4 or more people, with the exception of families living under the same roof. The night curfew and shelter in Place have been extended till 28 April on 17 April. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402180605/https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200427122713/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-aruba-extends-shelter-place-order-nightly-curfew-through-april-28" Aruba,ABW,20200329,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Starting March 29, 2020, a Shelter in Place is into effect for the entire population along with the ongoing curfew. A ban on gathering (loitering) has also been issued, in particular the prohibition of group formation in public space by 4 or more people, with the exception of families living under the same roof. The night curfew and shelter in Place have been extended till 28 April on 17 April. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402180605/https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200427122713/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-aruba-extends-shelter-place-order-nightly-curfew-through-april-28" Aruba,ABW,20200329,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Starting March 29, 2020, a Shelter in Place is into effect for the entire population along with the ongoing curfew. Individuals are not allowed to leave the house, except only for necessary things, such as buying food, going to the pharmacy, exercising or getting gas. . The night curfew and shelter in Place have been extended till 28 April on 17 April. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402180605/https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200427122713/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-aruba-extends-shelter-place-order-nightly-curfew-through-april-28" Aruba,ABW,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Starting March 29, 2020, a Shelter in Place is into effect for the entire population along with the ongoing curfew. Individuals are not allowed to leave the house, except only for necessary things, such as buying food, going to the pharmacy, exercising or getting gas. . The night curfew and shelter in Place have been extended till 28 April on 17 April. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402180605/https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200427122713/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-aruba-extends-shelter-place-order-nightly-curfew-through-april-28" Aruba,ABW,20200330,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Quotation: ""Taxpayers with a turnover of less than AFL 1 million per month affected by COVID-19 and carrying out tourism activities can upon request receive an extension of payment to pay monthly taxes due related to the months April, May and June 2020. Link: https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/an/Documents/tax/Newsflash%20-%20Publication%20Aruba%202020%20tax%20relief%20plan%20on%20COVID-19%20(1).pdf" Aruba,ABW,20200401,E1: Income support,2,0," Updated to reflect focus on formal sector (tax and registration requirements for income support) Government description of FASE and payroll support measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601143930/https://www.catc-hcc.com/news/update-aruba-business-payroll-support-plan/ ""Flexibility package effective April 1 - The Government of Aruba provides the opportunity for businesses and employees to apply for compensation from the Emergency Social Assistance Funds FASE to help cover the loss of income of employees due to the reduction of working hours, causing them to earn less than AWG. 950, 00 monthly. The stimulus package is valid from April 1, 2020, up to June 30, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200522002540/https://secure.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/flexibility-package-for-covid-19-crisis_48794.html""" Aruba,ABW,20200409,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 9 April 2020, the Minister of Education, Dr. Armando (Rudy) Lampe announced schools remain closed until May 11, 2020. See Aruba Government Portal, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501073400/http://www.gobierno.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html" Aruba,ABW,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On 10th April (Good Friday), 12th April (Easter Sunday) and 13th April (Easter Monday) shelter in place rules were stricter. People were strictly allowed to leave homes for health reasons. The ban on gatherings (on foot or in a vehicle) of 4 or more persons will be extended to include families (except while at home under the same roof). The only valid reasons for leaving one’s home will be to visit a doctor; to go to the pharmacy and for food services. All establishments will be closed on these days except for gas stations (open from 7am to 7pm), pharmacies, food delivery/takeout/drive-thru services (11am to 7pm). On 11th April and from 14th April, previous shelter in place rules reverted to the previous status. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427124642/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200411,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On 10th April (Good Friday), 12th April (Easter Sunday) and 13th April (Easter Monday) shelter in place rules were stricter. People were strictly allowed to leave homes for health reasons. The ban on gatherings (on foot or in a vehicle) of 4 or more persons will be extended to include families (except while at home under the same roof). The only valid reasons for leaving one’s home will be to visit a doctor; to go to the pharmacy and for food services. All establishments will be closed on these days except for gas stations (open from 7am to 7pm), pharmacies, food delivery/takeout/drive-thru services (11am to 7pm). On 11th April and from 14th April, previous shelter in place rules reverted to the previous status. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427124642/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200412,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On 10th April (Good Friday), 12th April (Easter Sunday) and 13th April (Easter Monday) shelter in place rules were stricter. People were strictly allowed to leave homes for health reasons. The ban on gatherings (on foot or in a vehicle) of 4 or more persons will be extended to include families (except while at home under the same roof). The only valid reasons for leaving one’s home will be to visit a doctor; to go to the pharmacy and for food services. All establishments will be closed on these days except for gas stations (open from 7am to 7pm), pharmacies, food delivery/takeout/drive-thru services (11am to 7pm). On 11th April and from 14th April, previous shelter in place rules reverted to the previous status. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427124642/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200414,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"14th April, previous shelter in place rules reverted to the previous status. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427124642/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200416,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Pursuant AB2020No.52, valid till April 28, 2020, extends provisions of pursuant AB2020No.43. Source: https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html" Aruba,ABW,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Starting March 29, 2020, a Shelter in Place is into effect for the entire population, as announced in the AB2020No.43. This means that you are not allowed to leave the house, only for necessary things, such as buying food, going to the pharmacy, exercising or getting gas. The measures apply to non-essential groups https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html" Aruba,ABW,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public health information available on the website www.arubacovid19.org of the Department of Public Health. https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html" Aruba,ABW,20200428,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On 28 April 2020, the Government of Aruba, adapted curfew to be in effect from 10:00 pm until 5:00 am. All establishments must close at 9.00 pm. Exceptions are the pharmacies on duty and the hospital. See Official Official Gazette AB2020No.62 and Aruba Government Portal, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501073400/http://www.gobierno.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html " Aruba,ABW,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 28 April 2020, the Government of Aruba, adapted curfew to be in effect from 10:00 pm until 5:00 am. All establishments must close at 9.00 pm. Exceptions are the pharmacies on duty and the hospital. See Official Official Gazette AB2020No.62 and Aruba Government Portal, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501073400/http://www.gobierno.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html " Aruba,ABW,20200502,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On May 2nd, The Ministry of the Cabinet Office ended “Shelter in Place” as the government announced phase one. A physical Distancing and Closure Schedule has been handed out and has already been posted on the internet, in addition to the new regulations which will govern this shelter in place period. ""Gatherings will be limited to no more than 10 persons. This is outdoor gatherings and indoor gatherings, including private homes. It is not the time to host parties, as it is an offense to host a group or gathering of more than 10 persons"". See Bermuda COVID 19 website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200505092304/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid19-update-0" Aruba,ABW,20200502,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On May 2nd, The Ministry of the Cabinet Office ended “Shelter in Place” as the government announced phase one. A physical Distancing and Closure Schedule has been handed out and has already been posted on the internet, in addition to the new regulations which will govern this shelter in place period. ""Gatherings will be limited to no more than 10 persons. This is outdoor gatherings and indoor gatherings, including private homes. It is not the time to host parties, as it is an offense to host a group or gathering of more than 10 persons"". See Bermuda COVID 19 website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200505092304/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid19-update-0 " Aruba,ABW,20200502,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200522013013/https://www.overheid.aw/news/news_47033/item/preventative-measures-against-the-spread-of-covid-19-for-users-of-public-transportation_48518.html" Aruba,ABW,20200502,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On May 2nd, The Ministry of the Cabinet Office ended “Shelter in Place” as the government announced phase one. A physical Distancing and Closure Schedule has been handed out and has already been posted on the internet, in addition to the new regulations which will govern this shelter in place period. During phase one - Bars and clubs; beauty salons, spas, barbers; cinemas, concert halls, theatres; gyms, sports clubs; restaurants for dine in; and swimming pools in hotels, guest houses, and other vacation rental properties will be closed. -A curfew will remain in place between the hours of 10 PM and 6 AM. During that time, it is illegal to be in a different household. -Parks, beaches, and the railway trails will reopen. Persons may use the outdoor facilities of a sports club, such as a golf course, tennis court, or a sporting field, provided that appropriate physical distancing is maintained at all times and any groups do not exceed 10 persons. There are no contact sports that are allowed. See Bermuda COVID 19 website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200505092304/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid19-update-0 " Aruba,ABW,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The following levels refer to the establishments that will be allowed to reopen as of May 4, and also related to construction activity that will be allowed as of May 6. The number of persons allowed at any one time in the permitted establishments / construction companies (including personnel) will be as follows: Level 1 – May 4-May 17 – maximum of 15 persons Level 2 – May 18-May 31 – maximum of 50 persons Level 3 – June 1-June 14 – maximum of 125 persons Level 4 – June 14 and beyond – to be determined. The establishments that will be allowed to reopen are certain shops that are defined as including clothing stores, jewelry stores, libraries, petshops, etc. food trucks, museums and art centers, and construction companies (by permit). Government departments will also start to reopen as of May 4th, commencing with a maximum of 25% of personnel, considered essential for the departments’ function. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521213219/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200514,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Ministry of Education considers a phased reopening of schools from May 18. The links: https://archive.vn/9NHY8 https://archive.vn/lSrft " Aruba,ABW,20200517,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Maximum of 50 persons (Level 2 – May 18-May 31) allowed in establishments allowed to open. The establishments that will be allowed to reopen are certain shops that are defined as including clothing stores, jewelry stores, libraries, petshops, etc. food trucks, museums and art centers, and construction companies (by permit). https://web.archive.org/web/20200521213219/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools will be allowed to reopen as of Monday, May 18, 2020 – although several will not be reopening until at least May 25th to ensure that they are fully ready. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201024063039/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/archive/coronavirus-covid-19-and-travel-to-aruba-march-to-may-2020/ " Aruba,ABW,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"May 15, 2020 – Shelter in place and ban on gatherings to be lifted as of May 18th. The Aruba government has announced that the shelter in place rule, as well as the ban on gatherings of 4 persons or more will be no longer be in effect as of Monday May 18th, as part of the Level 2 phase of reopening of the local economy. All social distancing and hygiene protocols are to be maintained throughout https://web.archive.org/web/20200503115805/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The ban on gatherings of 4 persons or more will be no longer be in effect as of Monday May 18th, as part of the Level 2 phase of reopening of the local economy. All social distancing and hygiene protocols are to be maintained throughout https://web.archive.org/web/20200503115805/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew still in place from 10pm - 5am https://web.archive.org/web/20200521213219/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200521,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew still in place. The new curfew time will be be 11pm to 5am from May 21. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521213219/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200522,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Government COVID website describes need to meet criteria for testing https://web.archive.org/web/20200531191952/https://www.arubacovid19.org/faq-english" Aruba,ABW,20200525,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Government website announced that as of May 25 specific business such as spas, massage services, bars, casinos and nightclubs will remain closed for now. Government website explainer of actions taken: https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg" Aruba,ABW,20200528,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Curfew eliminated on May 28 after previous reduction on May 25. Government website explainer of actions taken: https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg" Aruba,ABW,20200531,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Update as of May 30 that police checks limited to those of individuals traveling only on public roads. Description from Miami Herald on situation in different Caribbean countries https://web.archive.org/web/20200531181056/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html No descriptions of additional movement restrictions after lifting of curfews. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621092755/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg" Aruba,ABW,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Stage 3 began June 1, additionally allowing lottery sites, restaurants and spas/saunas and massage parlors to open with limited hours, though nightclubs remain closed. Tourism site updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601214115/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200601,E1: Income support,2,0,"Government website announced the application openings for salary support starting June 1. The wage subsidy is financial aid to local employers who have been affected by the current situation as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and who have lost more than 25% of their income. The primary purpose of the salary subsidy is to help retain employees, despite the loss of sales and turnover. Employers who receive financial support are obliged to pay 60% of the SVb wages and up to the SVb wage limit of Afl. 5,850.00 per month. Described as formal only due to tax registration requirements. Government site explaining salary subsidy: https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/as-of-june-1-employers-can-apply-for-a-salary-subsidy-for-the-month-of-june_49811.html" Aruba,ABW,20200608,C1: School closing,2,1,"Primary schools will be fully reopened from 8 June. https://archive.vn/l0U26 " Aruba,ABW,20200609,C1: School closing,1,1,"From June 8 until June 19, a vaccination campaign was launched for kindergarten and elementary school. The recent reopening of schools in Aruba started just before the upcoming school vacation. The links: https://archive.vn/wEChf https://archive.vn/GMvjP " Aruba,ABW,20200610,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Government websites describe that as of June 10, conferences and places to meet/gather can be reopened, as can bars, nightclubs, and establishments for parties have been permitted to open. Casinos appear to still be closed, however the release of remaining nightlife industries and reopening of tourism drove the decision to update the indicator to 0. http://archive.fo/I9jzk https://web.archive.org/web/20200621092755/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg Government guidance for employers in the ""new normal"" states that if possible, it is recommended that employees work from home as much as possible and/or introduce flexible working hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624204102/https://8f39937c-2835-4a9d-b0e9-4a8971f34620.filesusr.com/ugd/1a09f9_534e457d559e409c9993b3ab89a6b573.pdf" Aruba,ABW,20200610,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Places to meet/gather reopen June 10 http://archive.fo/I9jzk" Aruba,ABW,20200610,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government guidance for employers in the ""new normal"" states that if possible, it is recommended that employees work from home as much as possible and/or introduce flexible working hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624204102/https://8f39937c-2835-4a9d-b0e9-4a8971f34620.filesusr.com/ugd/1a09f9_534e457d559e409c9993b3ab89a6b573.pdf General government guidance includes recommendations for physical/social distancing, assuming to generally refer recommending staying at home (though recommendations for work and sport are still provided). http://archive.fo/Xi1jc " Aruba,ABW,20200610,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Quotation: As of June 10, 2020, the government of Aruba officially announced the country will reopen its borders and once again welcome inbound travel. The decision to reopen borders, which were closed due to COVID-19 restrictions in early-March, was made in conjunction with the Aruba Department of Public Health (DPH) and took into consideration the ongoing guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO), The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States. Aruba’s diligent reopening will happen in phases, monitored closely by the Government of Aruba and the Department of Public Health, and the following are the most updated reopening dates by region and country: June 15, 2020 – Bonaire & Curacao July 1, 2020 - Canada July 1, 2020 - Europe July 1, 2020 - The Caribbean (Excluding the Dominican Republic & Haiti) July 10, 2020 – The United States of America Link: https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements" Aruba,ABW,20200610,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continuation of COVID website and clear communication of phase 3 opening. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624205309/https://www.arubacovid19.org/post/nivel" Aruba,ABW,20200610,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing values still provided on government website, though no new cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623230701/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200621093005/https://8f39937c-2835-4a9d-b0e9-4a8971f34620.filesusr.com/ugd/1a09f9_a422ff28a5a840f5a939020a05b566e4.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200623051918/https://www.arubacovid19.org/" Aruba,ABW,20200610,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Information for contacts still provided on government website, though no new cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623230701/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200621093005/https://8f39937c-2835-4a9d-b0e9-4a8971f34620.filesusr.com/ugd/1a09f9_a422ff28a5a840f5a939020a05b566e4.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200623051918/https://www.arubacovid19.org/" Aruba,ABW,20200612,E1: Income support,2,0,"Press release of June salary subsidies still being paid, assuming this indicates that program remains active: http://archive.fo/aYkMK" Aruba,ABW,20200612,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Previous linked tax relief applies through June. https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/an/Documents/tax/Newsflash%20-%20Publication%20Aruba%202020%20tax%20relief%20plan%20on%20COVID-19%20(1).pdf " Aruba,ABW,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Quotation: As of June 10, 2020, the government of Aruba officially announced the country will reopen its borders and once again welcome inbound travel. The decision to reopen borders, which were closed due to COVID-19 restrictions in early-March, was made in conjunction with the Aruba Department of Public Health (DPH) and took into consideration the ongoing guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO), The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States. Aruba’s diligent reopening will happen in phases, monitored closely by the Government of Aruba and the Department of Public Health, and the following are the most updated reopening dates by region and country: June 15, 2020 – Bonaire & Curacao July 1, 2020 - Canada July 1, 2020 - Europe July 1, 2020 - The Caribbean (Excluding the Dominican Republic & Haiti) July 10, 2020 – The United States of America https://web.archive.org/web/20200715153911/https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements" Aruba,ABW,20200625,H2: Testing policy,2,, Aruba,ABW,20200713,C1: School closing,0,,"Summer vacations in Aruba from July 13 until August 19. Link: https://archive.vn/TQrR8 " Aruba,ABW,20200720,E1: Income support,1,0,"Salary subsidies for July 2020 will cover up to 40% of employees salaries: ""ORANJESTAD – The SVb announced that the application of the salary subsidy for July 2020 will start on Monday, July 20, 2020. Everyone who qualifies for the application for the salary subsidy will receive a notification from the Svb and once this is received, the application can be completed on the MiSVb portal. The deadline for the application for July 2020, is July 26, 2020. Requirements for salary subsidy July 2020: The business has been affected negatively due to COVID-19 The company anticipates a minimum of 25% loss during the subsidy month. The company is not allowed to lay-off any employees for social-economic reasons The company agrees to pay a minimum of 60% to the employee’s salary The company and all employees are registered at the Svb on March 15, 2020 The company is registered at the Tax Department and has a tax number The company complies with tax payments and social premiums for the corresponding month in which the subsidy is requested. The company should apply for the subsidy. The company agrees with its employees on a reduced workload that can vary from 0% to a maximum of 40%"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200723122535/https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/svb-application-for-the-july-2020-salary-subsidy-starts-july-20-2020_52909.html" Aruba,ABW,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to a government decision taken on 4 August, 'The assembly ban will come into effect again, where no more than 4 people can be together in public places' http://archive.fo/PioEF" Aruba,ABW,20200804,E1: Income support,1,0,"It has been announced that the Emergency Social Assistance Fund (FASE) 'will definitely stop at the end of September' http://archive.fo/QSYRS" Aruba,ABW,20200804,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"'Furthermore it will be mandatory to wear face masks on public transport and visits to all local establishments.' 'Wearing a face mask is strongly recommended inside and outside of businesses if social distancing of at least 1.5 meters cannot be maintained' https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to a government decision on 7 August, 'Bars, nightclubs and rum-shops must be closed.' http://archive.fo/PioEF" Aruba,ABW,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change recorded." Aruba,ABW,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change recorded. " Aruba,ABW,20200818,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 18 August, it was reported that Aruba postpones the opening of the new school year for two weeks. The doors will not open again until September 3. The measure was taken considering the COVID-19 outbreak. The link: https://archive.vn/ekguB " Aruba,ABW,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"As of August 27, bars, nightclubs and rum-shops remain close, social gatherings and home parties remain prohibited with the exception of funerals where a maximum of 25 people is allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Aruba,ABW,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew to come into effect on Friday at 12 a.m. In a press conference held this evening, the government of Aruba announced that on Friday at 12 a.m. a curfew will be in effect for the next two weeks between midnight and 5am. https://archive.fo/gRgNp" Aruba,ABW,20200828,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are mandatory in all public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200906095032/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Aruba,ABW,20200903,C1: School closing,2,1,"September 3 - Schools were to open on August 20, but were delayed two weeks. Schools started a phased reopening on September 3 with measures in place to ensure good hygiene, social distance, use of masks, and return-to-school requirements for infected or exposed students and staff. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013165809/http://www.ea.aw/pages/mester-respeta-derecho-di-mucha-riba-ensenansa/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201013164658/https://caribischnetwerk.ntr.nl/2020/08/18/scholen-blijven-dicht-op-aruba-waar-blijven-de-noodplannen/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201013171216/https://8f39937c-2835-4a9d-b0e9-4a8971f34620.filesusr.com/ugd/1a09f9_9a294403eedb45e0ab6c0523c05cb9ac.pdf " Aruba,ABW,20200907,C2: Workplace closing,2,1," https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Aruba,ABW,20200907,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0," As of September 9, bars, nightclubs and rum-shops remain close, social gatherings and home parties remain prohibited with the exception of funerals where a maximum of 25 people is allowed. In addition, masks are mandatory on all public locations, churches remain under the restrictive protocols, and visits and admissions to elderly care and nursing homes remain prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Aruba,ABW,20200907,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Masks must be worn on public transportation https://web.archive.org/web/20200916144011/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg" Aruba,ABW,20200907,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A curfew was in place and was extended on September 11 ""The Aruba government has announced that the midnight to 5am curfew currently in place has been extended until further notice."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200916145303/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200907,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No data found" Aruba,ABW,20200907,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Aruba is reopening to countries and regions on different dates. So far it is open to: ""June 15, 2020 – Bonaire & Curacao July 1, 2020 - Canada July 1, 2020 - Europe July 1, 2020 - The Caribbean (Excluding the Dominican Republic & Haiti) July 10, 2020 – The United States of America"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200916144805/https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements" Aruba,ABW,20200907,E1: Income support,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Aruba,ABW,20200907,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Aruba,ABW,20200907,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Aruba,ABW,20200907,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Aruba,ABW,20200907,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Aruba,ABW,20200907,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1," As of September 9, bars, nightclubs and rum-shops remain close, social gatherings and home parties remain prohibited with the exception of funerals where a maximum of 25 people is allowed. In addition, masks are mandatory on all public locations, churches remain under the restrictive protocols, and visits and admissions to elderly care and nursing homes remain prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Aruba,ABW,20200911,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"September 11 ""The Aruba government has announced that the midnight to 5am curfew currently in place has been extended until further notice. Additionally the government has also announced that any bingo events including those held at casinos are prohibited until further notice."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200916145303/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Starting September 18, 2020, family parties at home are not permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201010005321/https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html" Aruba,ABW,20200920,C1: School closing,2,1,"As of September 20, partial closure of schools in Aruba. Waiting for reopening. The link: https://archive.vn/AS8N4 " Aruba,ABW,20200921,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The country is welcoming visitors with open arms and they can stay in Aruba from one week to 90 days. Also the program does not require any visas, but those who come are not allowed to work for a person or company in Aruba. The country is offering accommodations at special rates and free internet connectivity, among others. As of now, the country is asking US travellers to fill a self-health declaration form and bring a negative Coronavirus test report along. Travellers also have the option to choose pre-pay for a test that will be done upon arrival. Also, they need to buy the Aruba Visitors Insurance. According to the Aruba Tourism Authority, visitors from other countries need to upload a COVID-19 negative test report taken within 72 hours before departure and uploaded at least 12 hours before the flight."" Web Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/travel-news/all-those-working-from-home-can-do-the-same-from-arubas-gorgeous-islands-instead/as78249484.cms" Aruba,ABW,20200924,C8: International travel controls,1,,"High-risk US states list updated for required negative Molecular COVID-19 test for entry to Aruba. Three possible test procedure options are available depending on your place of residence: Option 1: Take a test prior to arrival Option 2: Only take a test upon arrival in Aruba (no other test results uploaded prior to travel) Option 3: Dual testing process - Testing prior to travel and a mandatory Molecular PCR test at the airport in Aruba IMPORTANT: Option 2 is not available to residents of the following high-risk US States (updated September 24, 2020): Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. As from September 24th, 2020 the following were REMOVED from the Aruba government’s list of US States considered high-risk states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas Also, as from September 24th, the following were ADDED to the Aruba government’s list of US States considered high-risk states: Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Virginia https://web.archive.org/web/20201009230933/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201010012815/https://www.visitaruba.com/traveling-to-aruba/entry-requirements-and-visas/aruba-travel-restrictions-covid-19/" Aruba,ABW,20200925,C1: School closing,2,1," On 25 September, the government announced measures and rules for the reopening of educational institutions. The link: https://archive.vn/SjEVv " Aruba,ABW,20201004,E1: Income support,1,0,"On October 4 the authorities extended salary subsidies and financial aid to medium and small businesses for 3 more months, until December, financed by the recent bond emission of 170 million florins (approximately US $95 million). https://web.archive.org/web/20201011144013/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201012164329/https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/fase-extended-until-december-2020_54717.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201012164306/https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/salary-subsidy-and-fase-extended-with-three-more-months_54681.html" Aruba,ABW,20201007,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As announced October 5, 2020, starting Wednesday October 7, the closing time for establishments (except those at hotel properties) will change from 9pm to 11pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004011427/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20201007,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As announced October 5, 2020, starting Wednesday October 7, the curfew time will be adjusted from 10pm-5am to 12am-5am. Additionally, all establishments - except those at hotel properties - are required to close by 11:00pm at the latest (modified from 9:00pm). https://web.archive.org/web/20201004011427/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201009231439/https://www.visitaruba.com/traveling-to-aruba/entry-requirements-and-visas/aruba-travel-restrictions-covid-19/" Aruba,ABW,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Nonessential businesses are open, but with capacity and entertainment restrictions. I don't see indication of required closings anymore. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101003154/https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html#:~:text=Starting%2520September%252018%252C%25202020%252C%2520the,at%2520home%2520are%2520not%2520permitted." Aruba,ABW,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Public gatherings of >4 people are impermissible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101003154/https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html#:~:text=Starting%2520September%252018%252C%25202020%252C%2520the,at%2520home%2520are%2520not%2520permitted." Aruba,ABW,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Social gatherings in public spaces of >4 people are prohibited. Visiting family and family parties in groups of 4 people or more must also be avoided. Only 25 people are allowed at funerals maintaining social distance. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101003154/https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html#:~:text=Starting%2520September%252018%252C%25202020%252C%2520the,at%2520home%2520are%2520not%2520permitted." Aruba,ABW,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No reported measures of restrictions on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101003154/https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html#:~:text=Starting%2520September%252018%252C%25202020%252C%2520the,at%2520home%2520are%2520not%2520permitted." Aruba,ABW,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There is no stay at home order currently in effect. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101003154/https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html#:~:text=Starting%2520September%252018%252C%25202020%252C%2520the,at%2520home%2520are%2520not%2520permitted." Aruba,ABW,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Starting October 22 the 12am-5am curfew was lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101003154/https://www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/crisis-measures-by-the-government-of-aruba-in-connection-with-coronavirus-covid-19_48509.html#:~:text=Starting%2520September%252018%252C%25202020%252C%2520the,at%2520home%2520are%2520not%2520permitted." Aruba,ABW,20201022,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Two possible test procedure options are available: Option 1: Take a test prior to arrival Option 2: Only take a test upon arrival in Aruba (no other test results uploaded prior to travel) As of November 1, 2020 Aruba is not making any ""hot-spot"" distinction between US states and residents of ALL US States will have Option 1 and 2 available to them. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103004411/https://www.visitaruba.com/traveling-to-aruba/entry-requirements-and-visas/aruba-travel-restrictions-covid-19/" Aruba,ABW,20201022,E1: Income support,1,0,"On March 26, the parliament approved the amended 2020 budget, containing a higher spending related to the healthcare sector and three supporting programs: a relief package for employees who lose their jobs due to the virus outbreak; a package to support social security; and a package to support small and medium-sized enterprises, while the planned fiscal consolidation reforms for 2020 have been postponed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105224702/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Aruba,ABW,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On October 4 the authorities extended salary subsidies and financial aid to medium and small businesses for 3 more months, until December, financed by the recent bond emission of 170 million florins (approximately US $95 million). https://web.archive.org/web/20201105224702/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Aruba,ABW,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government has a broad and consistently updated campaign: https://web.archive.org/web/20201103004411/https://www.visitaruba.com/traveling-to-aruba/entry-requirements-and-visas/aruba-travel-restrictions-covid-19/" Aruba,ABW,20201022,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""If any symptoms are detected, people are encouraged to get tested."" (For some reason, the Wayback Machine doesn't work for this link.) https://pandemic.internationalsos.com/reports/covid-19-in-aruba---august-aug-07-2020" Aruba,ABW,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"When people test positive for COVID-19, their contacts are traced. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105233050/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Aruba,ABW,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"As of Sept 16, 2020 ""The use of masks is now obligatory for all persons in the interior of any location."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201105234009/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg" Aruba,ABW,20201104,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Workplace gathering are to be avoided, but the offices are not closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118205115/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg" Aruba,ABW,20201104,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Not all public events have been canceled, but Aruba's official travel site still states that public events shall be canceled until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118211605/https://www.visitaruba.com/things-to-do/aruba-events/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201118205115/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg" Aruba,ABW,20201104,C8: International travel controls,1,,"A personal health assessment must be submitted within 72hrs of travel to Aruba and a test must be taken before or upon arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118212555/https://www.visitaruba.com/traveling-to-aruba/entry-requirements-and-visas/aruba-travel-restrictions-covid-19/" Aruba,ABW,20201104,E1: Income support,1,0,"On 9 November 2020, Aruba's tax authority announced an extension of the deadline for filing individual income tax returns for 2019 due to COVID-19. Individuals are now allowed to file their tax returns for 2019 by 26 February 2021, with no need to make an official request for the extension. Further, it is noted that no additional extensions will be provided. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118214119/https://www.impuesto.aw/ta-extende-e-fecha-final-pa-entrega-e-formulario-di-declaracion-di-inkomstenbelasting-2019" Aruba,ABW,20201104,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Deadlines extended on owed taxes and interest not collected. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118214341/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/aruba-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Aruba,ABW,20201104,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The public campaign remains in effect and is actively updated. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118214541/https://www.arubacovid19.org/" Aruba,ABW,20201104,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Symptomatic individuals are eligible for testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118214806/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20201104,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing is underway for those with confirmed cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118214806/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20201104,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Department of Health continues its strong appeal to all persons in Aruba to follow the mandatory requirement of wearing masks in all interior locations and on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118214806/https://www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20201110,C1: School closing,1,1,"The previous contributor reported - As of Nov 10, schools are open with required sanitation practices. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118213222/https://reliefweb.int/report/dominican-republic/caribbean-situation-report-september-2020 " Aruba,ABW,20201119,C1: School closing,1,0,"Partial closure of schools. Waiting for reopening. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201025849/https:/en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/santiago/covid-19-education-alc/monitoring " Aruba,ABW,20201119,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Netherlands has changed Aruba’s COVID-19 risk classification from “code orange” to “code yellow” indicating reduced risk for visitors from the Netherlands when traveling to Aruba. This is welcome news as it should provide a welcome boost to tourism from the Netherlands. Charter company TUI had previously indicated that they would resume flights as soon as Aruba is back to code yellow. Code orange is defined as “Only travel if you have to. There are health and safety risks, an entry ban and / or quarantine obligation.” Code yellow is defined as “You can travel, but be vigilant, there are risks.”. The Dutch code yellow classification does not mean that people from the Netherlands do not need to provide proof of a negative test or take a test on arrival – testing remains a requirement by Aruba for entry. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122123113/https:/www.visitaruba.com/news/general/corona-virus-and-travel-to-aruba/" Aruba,ABW,20201120,C8: International travel controls,1,,"most countries are screen only, but there is a targeted border closed to Central and South American companies as of 11/20. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201024756/https:/www.visitaruba.com/traveling-to-aruba/entry-requirements-and-visas/aruba-travel-restrictions-covid-19/" Aruba,ABW,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Bands are allowed to entertain everyone especially now in the holiday season. Establishments that wish to have outdoor entertainment to attract clients are free to do so, however, crowds are not allowed to stand as spectators or dance to the music. The closing time for all establishments remains 11:00 pm. With these new rules, we initiate the relaxation process of the regulations but social distancing, no hugging, no kissing, no handshaking and no leaving dinner table without a facemask remain in force. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201023825/https:/www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/relaxation-of-measures-starting-november-24_55282.html" Aruba,ABW,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Starting November 24, more than six persons are allowed to gather at home. Facemasks and a social distance of 1.5 meters are required. It is at the discretion of each family to decide how many people can be in proximity to each other and they have to make sure the rules are abided at all times. As of November 24, restaurants are allowed to have a maximum of 14 diners per table when dining inside and a maximum of 20 diners at each table when dining outdoors. However, diners must follow the rules. Everybody should be seated, while standing at the bar or dancing remains prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201023825/https:/www.government.aw/news/news_47033/item/relaxation-of-measures-starting-november-24_55282.html" Aruba,ABW,20201201,C1: School closing,0,,"Opening up preconditions educational institutions with regard to preventive measures COVID-19. Definitely Target group: Demarcated educational institutions: nursery, primary and secondary schools, secondary vocational education, universities, special education institutions that provide classroom education. Other educational institutions, including crèches, pre- and after-school care, homes and other special education institutions (Pasadia Bibito Pin, Pasadia Briyo di Solo y Centro Man na Obra from Foundation before Mentally Handicapped Aruba (SVGA)) are outside the scope of this document. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214112702/https://8f39937c-2835-4a9d-b0e9-4a8971f34620.filesusr.com/ugd/1a09f9_3681d33b16ce4da3b97cdc3877b21349.pdf" Aruba,ABW,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"?Establishments: Restaurants: Max amount of people at a table 8 (interior) and up to 10 (exterior). No dancing. Must maintain social distancing. Must wear masks. Rumshop/Bar?: If they don’t serve food, they will remain closed. Entertainment/Bands:? Max amount of musicians/artists: 3 (interior and exterior).? Musicians are responsible to stop people if they start dancing. Store/Supermarket: Limit of 1 person per family, with all rules and regulations. Must maintain social distancing. Must wear masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214113655/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg" Aruba,ABW,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Social/Family:? Max amount of people 30 (interior) and up to 60 (exterior). No dancing. Must maintain social distancing. Must wear masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214113655/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg Sport:? Can continue with a measure of precaution, but WITHOUT the public in attendance Funerals: Max amount of people present at the moment: 30. Must maintain social distancing. Must wear masks." Aruba,ABW,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Max amount of people 30 (interior) and up to 60 (exterior). No dancing. Must maintain social distancing. Must wear masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214113655/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg" Aruba,ABW,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette by drivers and passengers ? Drivers who are sick should stay home. ? Taxi service to a visibly ill passenger with respiratory complaints (cough, shortness, sore throat) should be refused, and passenger should be encouraged to call the Call Center 280 0101 for COVID-19 testing (operating hours 8:00 am – 4:00 pm). ? Alcohol-based hand rubs containing at least 60 % alcohol for both drivers and passengers should be used before each ride. If hands are visibly dirty, handwashing with soap and water is preferred if feasible. Avoid touching face, nose and mouth. ? Drivers and passengers should cover their cough or sneeze with a tissue. ? Drivers should monitor supplies to ensure adequate amounts of hand sanitizer, tissues and plastic bags for driver and passenger use in every vehicle. Ensure supplies are maintained. ? Use hand sanitizer after handling money or helping with a passenger's personal items. ? Encourage digital payment (swipe) if feasible. ? Post signs for cough and sneeze etiquette and hand sanitizing in vehicles where the information can be seen by passengers (e.g. in a clear plastic sleeve). Consult www.arubacovid19.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214114438/https://8f39937c-2835-4a9d-b0e9-4a8971f34620.filesusr.com/ugd/1a09f9_322ae4915a9a400cafab3a9e8cbef993.pdf " Aruba,ABW,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"• If you, as a customer, have health complaints such as the common cold, cough, fever and / or shortness of breath, you will then stay at home to get well. • If you, as a coworker/employee, have health problems such as the common cold, cough, fever and / or shortness of breath, you will stay at home to recover and you will not be able to work. If you develop complaints during the working day, you will stop working and go straight home. If you as an entrepreneur / employee do the health check well and if the customer complies with it, personal protective equipment is not necessary at this time. It is not necessary to wear, for example, a mouth/nose mask, apron or disposable gloves. This is because there is already the advice to stay at home with mild complaints. To keep a meter and a half away, not to shake hands and wash your hands often. These hygiene recommendations remain important. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214115027/https://8f39937c-2835-4a9d-b0e9-4a8971f34620.filesusr.com/ugd/1a09f9_39b018d7006240c0879b00a0eed3215b.pdf" Aruba,ABW,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" Aruba,ABW,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change" Aruba,ABW,20201201,E1: Income support,1,0,"No Change" Aruba,ABW,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change" Aruba,ABW,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201214113655/https://www.arubacovid19.org/ddg" Afghanistan,AFG,20200223,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Afghanistan bans all passenger movement (including air and ground travel) to and from Iran on February 23 over concerns of spread of COVID-19 ""Since May 11, the crossing has been open for trade on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200610195231/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/316731/afghanistan-country-bans-air-and-ground-travel-to-and-from-iran-over-covid-19-february-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20200610195501/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/15/c_139057641.htm " Afghanistan,AFG,20200223,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The Ministry of Public Health on Sunday reported three suspected cases of coronavirus in the western province of Herat. The three infected persons are Herat residents who recently returned from Qom city in Iran, the Public Health Ministry spokesman Wahidullah Mayar told TOLOnews. Blood samples of the three have been sent to Kabul to be tested, and the results will be available soon, he said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413214623/https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/3-suspected-cases-coronavirus-reported-afghanistan" Afghanistan,AFG,20200224,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"My text to a member of the MoPH team regarding the guidelines on MoPH website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408221048/https://moph.gov.af/dr/%D8%B1%D9%87%D9%86%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AF-%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AA-%D8%B5%D8%AD%D8%AA-%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%87 non-archive version of the site: https://moph.gov.af/dr/??????-???-?????-???-???? ""Hello, I have questions about some of these guidelines. Who is the best person for me to ask? Should I continue to ask you or reach out to someone at MoPH? My immediate questions are: 1) What is the start date of implementing these guidelines? I noticed that one of the guidelines said it was created on April 4th. Is that true of all of them? 2) When did MoPH started contact tracing? The document says that contact tracing happens for those who test positive or show symptoms upon arriving to mentioned airports and border points. What if someone tests positive in other locations? How is contact tracing done for them? 3) When was the first day that testing became available in Afghanistan? When it did, was it available for everyone? Or was there a criteria for who could get tested? What is the criteria (generally available or available to only those who show symptoms) for testing now? Can you please respond to each questions? If you don't have answers, please let me know and I will try to reach out to others. Thanks so much!"" Their response: ""Each guideline has been developed in different time frames based on need while most of them were developed in February. The contact tracing started by the first COVID19 confirmed case on 24th February 2020; however, the national and provincial contact tracing teams were established on 27th February. The contact tracing is done for all confirmed cases form all over the country through phone calls. There has been a form, SoP, and guidelines developed for the purpose, I am copying Momena Jan (the national focal point of contact tracing) for more info if needed. The testing was available in early February and it was based on the case definition of that time (only people coming from China in points of entries having sign and symptoms of the disease were tested) then when Iran was also confirmed as a country with transmission potentials, the passengers from Iran was also screened and if they had sign and symptoms they were also being tested. I hope it helps. In case of more information, we would be happy to help. Regards""" Afghanistan,AFG,20200301,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"All public gatherings in Herat were banned until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200401190252/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/20200309-sitrep-covid-19.pdf " Afghanistan,AFG,20200301,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Efforts mad by the MoPH for the prevention and control of COVID-19 are as the following: Assigned health teams for screening of the passengers in the National Airports and boarders entry points Established specific areas for quarantine in Kabul and in the provinces for the control of COVID-19 Awareness campaigns Established inter sectorial committees and emergency committees"" https://moph.gov.af/en/moph-held-emergency-meeting-international-health-partners-fight-against-spread-and-control-covid-19" Afghanistan,AFG,20200314,C1: School closing,3,1,"On March 14, 2020, the Afghan government announced the closure of all schools and universities for a month. The academic year in most of the country beings on March 21st, but this postponed the commencement until mid-April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402185825/http://www.afghanistantimes.af/afghanistan-shuts-schools-bans-public-events-amid-coronavirus-fears/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200315,C1: School closing,3,1,"On March 14, 2020, the Afghan government announced closure of schools for a month. Academic year in most of the country beings on March 21st. As of now, the schools will not start the new academic year until April 21, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402185825/http://www.afghanistantimes.af/afghanistan-shuts-schools-bans-public-events-amid-coronavirus-fears/ " Afghanistan,AFG,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"On March 14, 2020, the Afghan government announced closure of schools for a month. Academic year in most of the country beings on March 21st. As of now, the schools will not start the new academic year until April 21, 2020: /web/20200401000832/http://www.afghanistantimes.af/afghanistan-shuts-schools-bans-public-events-amid-coronavirus-fears/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Afghan Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Wednesday called for closure of venues that attract large crowds including entertainment places, sports grounds, swimming pools, fitness clubs and wedding halls to slow the spread of the coronavirus – COVID-Link . KABUL: Afghanistan announced Saturday that new measures will be taken to protect citizens from coronavirus outbreak; schools will be closed for a month, New Year festival and all sports events will be cancelled to help contain the novel coronavirus that is spreading across the world https://web.archive.org/web/20200501095245/https://tolonews.com/health/moi-puts-ban-public-gatherings-over-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200501095854/http://www.afghanistantimes.af/afghanistan-shuts-schools-bans-public-events-amid-coronavirus-fears/ " Afghanistan,AFG,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""The authorities in the eastern Afghan region of Nangarhar have decided to shut down Jalalabad, which is the provincial capital and one of the largest cities in the country, due to COVID-19 fears."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506162603/https://www.urdupoint.com/en/world/afghan-authorities-close-eastern-city-of-jala-873131.html" Afghanistan,AFG,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"25th March On Wednesday, authorities placed Herat, Zaranj (capital of Nimroz province) and Farah (capital of Farah province) under daytime curfews requiring people to stay home unless for essential journeys. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426091954/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-herat-emerges-afghanistan-epicentre-200325032420910.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200401190252/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/20200309-sitrep-covid-19.pdf /web/20200426092444/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/afghans-brace-covid-19-outbreak-200415055726150.html /web/20200426092605/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/coronavirus-outbreak-fears-afghanistan-influx-iran-200406111308646.html " Afghanistan,AFG,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"25th March On Wednesday, authorities placed Herat, Zaranj (capital of Nimroz province) and Farah (capital of Farah province) under daytime curfews requiring people to stay home unless for essential journeys. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426091954/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-herat-emerges-afghanistan-epicentre-200325032420910.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200401190252/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/20200309-sitrep-covid-19.pdf /web/20200426092444/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/afghans-brace-covid-19-outbreak-200415055726150.html /web/20200426092605/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/coronavirus-outbreak-fears-afghanistan-influx-iran-200406111308646.html " Afghanistan,AFG,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On Wednesday (March 25), authorities placed Herat, Zaranj (capital of Nimroz province) and Farah (capital of Farah province) under daytime curfews. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610181913/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-herat-emerges-afghanistan-epicentre-200325032420910.html" Afghanistan,AFG,20200328,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The governor said that all government institutions in Kabul city and in the province--except the Ministry of Public Health and the municipality and security institutions--will be closed for at least three weeks: https://web.archive.org/web/20200331064743/https://tolonews.com/health/kabul-lockdown-begins-saturday-officials" Afghanistan,AFG,20200328,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Kabul governor Mohammad Yaqub Haidari said, “All buses should stop movements in the city. All stores, except grocery stores, should remain closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200408230905/https://tolonews.com/health/coronavirus-cases-reach-110-afghanistan The MoPH website, however, has guidelines in local languages for disseminating information re COVID-19 (aka public awareness campaigns) at public bus stations: archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408231411/https://moph.gov.af/sites/default/files/2020-04/8-%20%D8%B1%D9%87%D9%86%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AF%20%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C%20%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B3%D8%AA%DA%AF%D8%A7%D9%87%20%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C%20%D8%A8%D8%B3%20%D9%87%D8%A7.pdf " Afghanistan,AFG,20200330,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Minister of Public Health Ferozuddin Feroz, at an opening ceremony for a COVID-19 testing center in Kabul on Monday, said the capacity of health facilities in the country will be increased to 1,000 tests a day by the end of this week. The center was used for animal health previously, but it will now operate under the Ministry of Public Health and will have the capacity of performing 100 tests in 24 hours. Right now, the country’s COVID-19 testing centers have the capacity of 600 tests a day: 400 in Kabul, 100 in Herat and 100 in Nangarhar. Feroz said that the capacity of the centers will be increased further in the coming weeks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413214847/https://tolonews.com/health/ministry-increases-testing-capacity-covid-19" Afghanistan,AFG,20200331,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Curfew extended nationwide: https://web.archive.org/web/20200904194538/http://reporterly.net/narratives/covid-19-in-afghanistan-3-from-29-new-cases-to-expansion-of-provincial-movements-restrictions/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200331,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://moph.gov.af/en/moph-held-emergency-meeting-international-health-partners-fight-against-spread-and-control-covid-19 And a comprehensive list of guidelines on screening, supervisory checklist from health centers, proper use of PPE, guidelines for NGOs, guidelines for bus stations, guidelines for self-isolating, etc. https://moph.gov.af/dr/??????-???-?????-???-???? https://moph.gov.af/dr/????-?????-????? " Afghanistan,AFG,20200402,C1: School closing,3,1," On March 14, 2020, the Afghan government announced closure of schools for a month. Academic year in most of the country beings on March 21st. As of now, the schools will not start the new academic year until April 21, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402185825/http://www.afghanistantimes.af/afghanistan-shuts-schools-bans-public-events-amid-coronavirus-fears/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200403,C1: School closing,3,1,"On March 14, 2020, the Afghan government announced closure of schools for a month. Academic year in most of the country beings on March 21st. As of now, the schools will not start the new academic year until April 21, 2020: /web/20200401000832/http://www.afghanistantimes.af/afghanistan-shuts-schools-bans-public-events-amid-coronavirus-fears/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200405,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Ulema's high commission for fighting the coronavirus on Sunday imposed a ban on all religious, political and cultural gatherings until the full eradication of COVID-19 in the country in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus in Afghanistan. The funeral of a person who dies of the coronavirus should be carried out in accordance with special measures, and with a few close relatives. This also comes as at least 500 mosques were closed in Herat late last week in an attempt by the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the province. Sunni mosques largely stayed open until April 5, when the Ulema High Commission established to prevent the spread of COVID-19 issued a fatwa to close the mosques and the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs joined in announcing new restrictions. Prior to the April 5 decision, some mullahs were encouraging people to gather in mosques and pray for a cure. The ministry of public health asked the people to respect the day-time curfew rule and stay in their homes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501101104/https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/in-afghanistan-muslim-call-to-prayer-now-carries-stay-at-home-message/30542023.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200501102039/https://tolonews.com/health/afghan-clerics-ban-religious-political-gatherings-amid-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200501102534/http://www.afghanistantimes.af/amid-virus-clerics-issue-fatwa-again-religious-political-gatherings/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200501103414/https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/coronavirus-afghanistan-opportunity-build-trust-taliban " Afghanistan,AFG,20200409,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"9th April More than 1,500 police officers have been deployed in the Afghan capital, Kabul, to enforce the lockdown. Only health workers, security forces, and people shopping for basic necessities will be allowed onto the streets. Stay at home or be fined for violating lockdown. Difficult for many people who have to go to work to earn a daily wage. ""According to the ministry, 1,600 police and 400 police vehicles have been deployed to carry out the restrictions imposed in Kabul. The Interior Ministry has urged people not to leave their homes unless it is essential. The ministry has warned that those who leave their homes ""without an urgent reason"" will face legal consequences."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413220406/https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/kabul-streets-cleared-police-tighten-lockdown /web/20200426092654/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/afghans-concerned-income-covid-19-lockdown-200409042712773.html " Afghanistan,AFG,20200411,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Effective 11 April, all of Jalalabad City is to be on complete lockdown with civilians told to stay home, barring leaving to buy food, medicines, or other essential items as well as emergency cases. Initial reports indicate that civilians who do not comply have been arrested or fined by ANSF members, who are actively patrolling the city to reinforce compliance with the COVID-19 measures. In addition, provincial GOA authorities have limited the numbers of days and hours food shops and markets are permitted to be open, with such shops allowed to be open only four days a week during daytime hours." Afghanistan,AFG,20200412,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The capital Kabul is under lockdown until at least 9 May. All movement between Kabul and the other provinces is suspended; exceptions will be made only for food supply vehicles, medical professionals and COVID-19 patients. Afghan authorities continue to announce measures to stem the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Authorities issued a statement April 11 indicating that transport to and from Kabul Province would be largely suspended from April 12. The movement to and from the province will only be permitted for essential purposes, including food deliveries. Although travel is possible in some areas, other areas should be considered strictly off-limits. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501105034/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-afghanistan-enhances-movement-restrictions-kabul-april-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200501105630/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331696/afghanistan-afghan-national-police-anp-vehicle-targeted-by-ied-in-khair-khana-on-12-april https://web.archive.org/web/20200501105751/https://pandemic.internationalsos.com/2019-ncov/ncov-travel-restrictions-flight-operations-and-screening " Afghanistan,AFG,20200417,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Government offices, except essential service providers, will also remain closed for three more weeks, Palace spokesman said."" ""The Afghan government on Thursday extended the Kabul lockdown for three more weeks, vowing more restrictions on movement in the city, which has an estimated population of six million. The lockdown also applies to provincial districts. Meanwhile, roads that connect Kabul with other provinces will also remain closed. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Interior Affairs in a statement on Thursday, calling on the citizens to take the lockdown measures seriously. Presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi in a tweet announced that government employees, except essential service employees, will be off for three more weeks until May 9."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200425224522/https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/govt-extends-kabul-lockdown-fears-grow" Afghanistan,AFG,20200417,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""The Afghan government on Thursday extended the Kabul lockdown for three more weeks, vowing more restrictions on movement in the city, which has an estimated population of six million. The lockdown also applies to provincial districts. Meanwhile, roads that connect Kabul with other provinces will also remain closed. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Interior Affairs in a statement on Thursday, calling on the citizens to take the lockdown measures seriously. Presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi in a tweet announced that government employees, except essential service employees, will be off for three more weeks until May 9."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200425224522/https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/govt-extends-kabul-lockdown-fears-grow " Afghanistan,AFG,20200419,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"I need to confirm if this still remains targeted or is general now. " Afghanistan,AFG,20200421,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Residents of first street of Taimani, PD 10, in Kabul city have complained about a restaurant being active in the area despite the issued restrictions from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Public Health. According to the residents, police have so far not been able to shut down the restaurant. This comes after the Afghan government issued restrictions on restaurants and hotels in some cities including Kabul city in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. “A police commander came here and warned the owner of the restaurant to close,” stated Mirza Mohammad, a representative of the area. “The government banned all hotels and restaurants, but this one has not been blocked yet,” said Ahmad Qasim, a resident of the area. Fariba Sadat, a TOLOnews reporter, stated that she was insulted by the owner of the restaurant, and her camera was broken too. “The owner of the restaurant is a woman. She grabbed our camera by her guards, and prevented us from taking pictures,” said Sadat."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200425185214/https://tolonews.com/business/restaurant-active-kabul-despite-lockdown-residents " Afghanistan,AFG,20200422,C1: School closing,3,1,"Ever since the lockdown in Kabul city was extended until May 9 (see below), I have been looking for an official announcement from the Ministry of Education regarding school closure extension. There is no such announcement made, but the schools remain closed. I confirmed via WhatsApp text with the Deputy Minister of Education. ""The Afghan government on Thursday extended the Kabul lockdown for three more weeks, vowing more restrictions on movement in the city, which has an estimated population of six million. The lockdown also applies to provincial districts. Meanwhile, roads that connect Kabul with other provinces will also remain closed. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Interior Affairs in a statement on Thursday, calling on the citizens to take the lockdown measures seriously. Presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi in a tweet announced that government employees, except essential service employees, will be off for three more weeks until May 9."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200425224522/https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/govt-extends-kabul-lockdown-fears-grow" Afghanistan,AFG,20200422,H2: Testing policy,1,,"This news mentions that Afghanistan has a very limited capacity for testing. Even all symptomatic and eligible cannot be tested https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-tough-times-ahead-as-afghanistan-struggles-to-manage-pandemic/a-53207173" Afghanistan,AFG,20200425,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"With the extension of lockdown in Kabul city until May 9, public transport is even further limited. Anecdotal reports indicate that police checkpoints only allow movement of private vehicles, that too for urgent matters. " Afghanistan,AFG,20200427,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"May be earlier but first I could find: ""The Taliban has made moves to assist both domestic and international efforts to limit the spread of the virus in areas under its control. First, it declared a ceasefire in its controlled areas if they have been hit the virus outbreak. Second, it is conducting awareness workshops to educate people on how to use gloves and masks, wash hands with soap, and practice social distancing. Third, it has distributed medical equipment, including surgical masks and protective gloves, and also brochures listing health precautions. Fourth, it has set up quarantine centres to isolate those suspected of carrying the virus and testing residents coming from other provinces. Fifth, it has cancelled public events and instructed people to pray at home instead of visiting mosques. Sixth, the Taliban has tapped into technology by sharing images on WhatsApp groups of government health officials in white gowns and masks distributing soap and surgical masks to local residents. Seventh, it has also lifted a ban on the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Red Cross from operating in its territories and guaranteed the security of aid and health workers providing assistance in areas under their control. The insurgent group has launched a public-health awareness campaign that both the Afghan Ministry of Public Health and the US State Department have publicly appreciated and welcomed. The Taliban’s response to Covid-19 has been a stark contrast from other terrorist groups, including ISIS and al Qaeda, who have called Covid-19 a “divine retribution” and have used the opportunity to mount attacks and recruit new followers."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200904193103/https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/taliban-makes-most-covid-19-crisis-afghanistan" Afghanistan,AFG,20200429,E1: Income support,0,,"29/04: ”Afghanistan on Wednesday began free distribution of bread at bakeries for the poor and needy as the coronavirus lockdown continues in the country. Up to 250,000 needy families in the capital Kabul will begin receiving ten flat naan breads per day in the first phase of the project, the Kabul Municipality announced. Kabul Mayor Mohammad Dawood Sultanzoy said the project aims at addressing the basic need of those worst affected by the lockdown measures due to the pandemic. “The bakeries that have the capacity to distribute bread to the deserving have been selected for the project considering their compliance with health guidelines as well as the quality and quantity of the bread,” he said. A day earlier, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani announced the bread distribution project would be replicated in other worst affected cities, including Herat, Mazar-e Sharif, Kandahar, Kunduz and Jalalabad."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504225801/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-afghanistan-begins-free-bread-drive-for-poor/1822939" Afghanistan,AFG,20200430,E1: Income support,0,,"""The poor were left out of a plan recently implemented by the Afghan government to provide free bread specifically for needy families in Kabul, say protesters. The initiative involved providing aid through the city's bakeries, and along with problems caused by overcrowding amid the COVID-19 outbreak, residents say the plan failed because the lists of families to be given the bread were incorrect and not transparent. On Thursday, angry residents in some areas of the capital gathered in large crowds to express these concerns. They said that many of the needy families were deprived of the free bread in the distribution initiative. Protesters who gathered in PD17 of Kabul said that the lists that were provided to the bakers did not include the needy people living in the vicinity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504225837/https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/poor-deprived-govt%E2%80%99s-bread-distribution-initiative-residents" Afghanistan,AFG,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Movement outside of homes by residents has increased in the city of Kabul this week despite warnings from the government to stay in and take the lockdown seriously. The police presence has decreased in many parts of the city over the last few days. Originally, police were deployed to restrict the movements of the people and prevent crowds from forming, but police have not been seen lately, especially in areas where the government has started distributing bread for vulnerable families and where crowding threatens to increase the spread of the virus. “Poverty is a big problem and people have no option but to go out and find some bread,” said Mohammad Samim, a Kabul resident."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200521210326/https://tolonews.com/health/lockdown-not-heeded-kabul-covid-19-cases-rise" Afghanistan,AFG,20200501,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""In May, the government waived electricity bills of less than Af 1,000 (US$13) for a family residence in Kabul for two months and paid utility bills of the past two months for 50 percent of households in Kabul. The decision benefited more than 1.5 million Kabul residents."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123302/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Afghanistan,AFG,20200504,H2: Testing policy,1,,"[Coronavirus may be spreading undetected in Afghanistan Random testing of 500 people reveals a third are infected with Covid-19, prompting fears about country's ability to cope with outbreak The results of the random tests in the Afghan capital of Kabul are ""concerning,"" said Public Health Ministry spokesman Wahidullah Mayar. A total of 156 residents had tested positive after being given two separate tests. ""It gives us a clear indication about the extent of the problem and how serious it is,"" he told the Telegraph. ""Therefore it's an alarming sign for us to be more vigilant, increase our precautionary measures, increase our preventative measures and ask Kabul residents to observe social distancing.""] https://web.archive.org/web/20200521204648/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/coronavirus-may-spreading-undetected-afghanistan/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200507,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"[More than a third of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Afghan capital have been among doctors and other healthcare staff, two senior health officials said on Thursday, in a sign that the war-torn country is struggling to deal with the pandemic. The officials cited a lack of protective equipment for medics as well as a lack of awareness among some medical staff of the precautions needed to avoid infection. ] https://web.archive.org/web/20200621203814/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/reuters/exclusive--large-number-of-covid-19-cases-among-afghan-medics-spark-alarm-in-kabul/45744792" Afghanistan,AFG,20200509,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"[Gunmen with thermometers The Taliban are joining Afghanistan’s fight against covid-19 But they refuse to do the most helpful thing, and stop fighting] https://web.archive.org/web/20200605002012/https://www.economist.com/asia/2020/05/09/the-taliban-are-joining-afghanistans-fight-against-covid-19" Afghanistan,AFG,20200511,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Whilst the border with Afganistan has been reopened, ""there are currently no commercial options for international travellers leaving Kabul."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200605013211/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200512,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"[MoPH Warns of Catastrophe if Lockdown Disregarded According to the Ministry of Public Health, the number of positive cases of COVID-19 is nearing 5,000 cases, and spokespeople warn that there will be a catastrophic ""human tragedy"" if the people do not act on the suggested health guidelines. Some residents meanwhile said that poverty and economic hardships force them to come out and work. “His Excellency, the governor of Kabul, has a good life. He has good things to eat and drink. The president is not providing us a phone number, where we can lodge our complaints,” said Rahila Karimi, a resident in Kabul. “People are grappling with poverty and other miseries, how long can they spend in lockdown?"" asked Ramin, a resident in Kabul. Kabul governor Mohammad Yaqoub, referring to the traffic in Kabul, on Tuesday urged people to abide by the health guidelines.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200605012237/https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/health-ministry-warns-catastrophe-if-lockdown-violated" Afghanistan,AFG,20200514,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"[ Doctors Warn Against Easing Kabul Lockdown As the COVID-19 infection is presumably about to reach its peak in the country, doctors warn that easing the lockdown in Kabul could lead the country to a health crisis that could not be handled with the current facilities. The lockdown has been relaxed unofficially in Kabul despite the city having the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The number of cases surpassed 7,000 on Monday, said the Health Ministry. TOLOnews reporter Nabilla Ashrafi on Sunday visited different parts of Kabul, from downtown Shahr-e-Naw area to Khairkhana in the north and Kart-e-Char area in the west of Kabul. Everything looked normal as the past, pre-lockdown, she said. Doctors said that social distancing, using a face mask and hand-washing many times a day should become part of people’s culture given the fact that the COVID-19 threat will not vanish in the near future.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200605012349/https://tolonews.com/health/doctors-warn-against-easing-kabul-lockdown" Afghanistan,AFG,20200514,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"[How can fragile countries, like Afghanistan, respond to COVID-19? As countries rich and poor struggle with challenges in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Afghanistan is taking proactive steps to overcome its own. The broader response of the Afghan MoPH has been to make use of the existing immunisation infrastructure. As a health intervention that reaches 82% of the Afghan population and acts as a bridge to further primary health care, immunisation service delivery forms an integral part of the emergency response plan. The response plan identified four key aspects of immunisation service delivery that are already being used to help tackle the virus: Religious leaders – for disseminating messaging around vaccination and measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Community Based Outreach Vaccinators – to raise awareness about the disease and reinforce prevention measures in hard-to-reach areas. Volunteers – a network of around 60,000 people trained in vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, who will also orchestrate COVID-19 surveillance, contact tracing, diagnostics and quarantine duties. National health team – mobilised to develop and carry out the Emergency Response Plan.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200605000709/https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/how-can-fragile-countries-afghanistan-respond-covid-19" Afghanistan,AFG,20200521,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"[Kabul Lockdown Eases Amid Warnings on Crisis The Afghan cabinet approved a plan to gradually ease the Kabul lockdown--allowing businesses to open for certain hours, based on health advice--but Pres. Ghani calls for all to stay in their homes during Eid, says the Presidential Palace. Despite the limited testing capacity, the Public Health Ministry has reported an average of 500 new confirmed cases each day over the past week. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Afghanistan is nearing 9,000. Health officials continue to warn people against indifference to the lockdown rules, but less and less attention is being paid to health advice, such as to use a mask, gloves and maintain social distancing. Kabul governor Mohammad Yaqub Haidari said that poverty among families, as well as the arrival of Eid, has caused crowds to increase in the city. “The situation is not normal. It is an emergency. The virus is spreading. We will ease the lockdown as the situation improves,” the governor said. “It is not poverty only that pushes people to go out of the house; some are going out to buy dry fruit while they can live without it,” the deputy minister of public health, Wahid Majroh, told a press conference on Thursday.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200521211535/https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/kabul-lockdown-eases-amid-warnings-crisis" Afghanistan,AFG,20200522,C1: School closing,3,1,"""UNICEF Afghanistan Representative, Dr. Aboubacar Kampo, told Pajhwok Afghan News in an exclusive interview that this is a global pandemic impacting several countries, and currently, some 450 million children are out of school across the South Asia region. Dr. Aboubacar Kampo said Covid-19 times in Afghanistan worsens the situation for children. Continued conflict and insecurity over the past four decades have impacted on development, resulting to lost livelihoods and increased poverty, especially amongst vulnerable families, with children being the most affected. He further added there were over 600,000 malnourished children in Afghanistan while over three million children were out of school across the country, even before Covid. Kampo added that UNICEF was supporting the Ministry of Education on alternative solutions to learning during the school closure and supporting the government to make sure handwashing facilities existed in schools when they do reopen. UNICEF Afghanistan Representative said the provision of sanitation and hygiene facilities would be supported for children both in schools and community-based education centres. He said it was not known when schools would reopen formally due to the evolving situation. “If it comes in winter season, then we need to get prepared the schools and the kids as well.” On the other hand, the Ministry of Education (MoE) says they have been working on alternative options for the education system in the country. Nooria Nehzat, spokeswoman for the MoE, told Pajhwok they conducted short term courses in the open sky where social distancing was also observed nation-wide. She said the MoE had signed a contract of 3,000 textbooks, videos materials with the education system of Turkey to keep alive the teaching process for primary students in the country. Meanwhile, Dr. Mirwais Balkhi, the minister of education, says they have been working on a comprehensive education plan which would be implemented in Kabul and in the rest of provinces in near future."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604235818/https://www.pajhwok.com/en/2020/05/06/covid-19-pandemic-shouldn%E2%80%99t-hamper-education-afghanistan-unicef" Afghanistan,AFG,20200528,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"[In Afghanistan, Health Workers Fight Misinformation to Curb COVID-19 Story Highlights: In Afghanistan, a government livelihood support program for impoverished communities has been scaled up to fight misinformation and help curb the spread of COVID-19. Working with community elders, health workers disseminate public health messages and vital medical information to communities. Health and social sector teams have also encouraged villagers to use latex gloves or disposable masks only once.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200605001328/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2020/05/28/in-afghanistan-health-workers-fight-misinformation-to-curb-covid-19?cid=ECR_FB_worldbank_EN_EXT" Afghanistan,AFG,20200601,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,, Afghanistan,AFG,20200604,C8: International travel controls,3,,"[Entry and Exit Requirements: Are there any new restrictions in place as a result of the worldwide outbreak? All foreign airlines (Emirates, Fly Dubai, Turkish Airlines, Air India) and Kam Air have announced the suspension of services from Kabul. There are currently no commercial options for international travelers leaving Kabul. The Government of Afghanistan has re-opened its border with Iran, which had been closed briefly to all air and ground travel.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200605013211/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200606,H2: Testing policy,1,," [Afghanistan warns of ‘disaster’ as coronavirus infections surge “There is a disaster coming,” said Kabul governor Mohammad Yakub Haidary at a joint press conference with the health minister. He said in Kabul alone there could be a million people infected with the deadly virus. So far there have been 327 confirmed deaths in the country. “We have reports of increasing suspected deaths, people burying dead bodies at night,” Haidary said. “We fill 10-15 ambulances of dead people every day.” But the minister said that from Sunday the authorities will strictly impose measures like wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing for the next three months in order to curb the spread of the virus. Experts say that Afghanistan is able to test only about 20 percent of its daily suspected coronavirus cases. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said in a statement Tuesday that “between 80 to 90 percent of potential cases are not being tested,” citing figures provided to them by the health ministry which said between 10,000 and 20,000 samples were being received per day.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200621203617/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1685751/world" Afghanistan,AFG,20200607,C1: School closing,3,1,"[COVID-19: Despite 3-Month Extension of School Leave Remote Learning Continues Following the decision of the Emergency Committee to extend school closures for the next three months, the Afghan Ministry of Education (MoE) announced that remote education programmes will continue. The MoE in its statement said that the Committee’s decision to prevent the spread of the virus within schools, private institutes and public teacher training centres has been noted. The decision to start face-to-face training in schools would depend on the number of Coronavirus cases and whether they were declining within the community, they said. Remote learning will continue for the time being. Start Alternative options for educational services The MoE said that alternatives to formal education services, limited gatherings with health and preventive measures and online courses, would be formally launched soon.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200608190520/http://reporterly.net/live/newsfeed/sunday-june-7-2020/covid-19-despite-3-month-extension-of-school-leave-remote-learning-continues/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200607,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""The tally of coronavirus cases in Afghanistan crossed 20,000 on Sunday as the government declared wearing face masks in public mandatory.... Under the government's plan, masks are required in public places, two meters of social distancing is mandatory, gatherings of more than ten people are prohibited, elderly people are advised not to leave their homes, and disinfecting workplaces is a must."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200609170223/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/afghanistan-virus-cases-exceed-20-000/1868440" Afghanistan,AFG,20200609,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Discuss with Bea and James Fox." Afghanistan,AFG,20200615,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"[Alarmingly, more than a third of the confirmed COVID19 cases have been among doctors and healthcare staff. The total number of COVID-19 testing labs is 11, with five in Kabul (National Public Health Lab, National Veterinary Lab, Afghan-Japan Hospital, Military Hospital and FMIC), and one each in Herat, Kandahar, Nangarhar, Balkh, Paktya, and Kunduz. More recently, a new 100-bed COVID-19 hospital has opened in Heart, funded by the government under direct orders of President Ashraf Ghani. In addition, the Darulaman Palace (300 beds) and Kabul and PolyTechnic universities’ dormitories have been converted into isolation facilities in Kabul city4. However, Afghanistan has struggled to maintain testing capacity, both due to lack of personnel and medical equipment 6. Despite vowing to increase capacity to 5’000 tests a day, the current number of test conducted daily is 1’000 6. Subsequently, on the 13th June, the Ministry of Public Health announced that private clinics and hospitals would conduct testing of COVID19 samples to increase capacity. With the surge in cases and testing capacity estimated to be at around only 20%, it has been speculated that authorities will impose stricter measures, such as wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing for the next three months.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200621203557/http://www.actfordev.org/update-on-covid19-afghanistan/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200624,C1: School closing,3,1,"[COVID-19: Despite 3-Month Extension of School Leave Remote Learning Continues Following the decision of the Emergency Committee to extend school closures for the next three months, the Afghan Ministry of Education (MoE) announced that remote education programmes will continue. The MoE in its statement said that the Committee’s decision to prevent the spread of the virus within schools, private institutes and public teacher training centres has been noted. The decision to start face-to-face training in schools would depend on the number of Coronavirus cases and whether they were declining within the community, they said. Remote learning will continue for the time being. Start Alternative options for educational services The MoE said that alternatives to formal education services, limited gatherings with health and preventive measures and online courses, would be formally launched soon.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200608190520/http://reporterly.net/live/newsfeed/sunday-june-7-2020/covid-19-despite-3-month-extension-of-school-leave-remote-learning-continues/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200624,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200605012349/https://tolonews.com/health/doctors-warn-against-easing-kabul-lockdown" Afghanistan,AFG,20200624,C8: International travel controls,1,,"By end-June, the authorities announced the resumption of domestic and international flights and exports to Europe via the air corridors. http://archive.fo/NhcMG" Afghanistan,AFG,20200624,E1: Income support,0,,"http://archive.fo/NhcMG" Afghanistan,AFG,20200624,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The authorities increased the frequency of Financial Stability Committee meetings, enhanced the monitoring of early signs of liquidity stress, and reviewed banks’ business continuity plans. Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has suspended administrative penalties and fees, postponed the IFRS-9 implementation to June 2021, and froze loan classifications at the pre-pandemic cutoff of end-February. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS DAB remains focused on price stability and is committed to exchange rate flexibility, limiting its foreign interventions to preventing excessive volatility. With domestic demand subdued, there have been no exchange rate pressures, and the Afghani has remained broadly stable to the US$. DAB has engaged money-service providers, who play a systemic role in financial intermediation, including in foreign currency, to ensure uninterrupted services. http://archive.fo/NhcMG" Afghanistan,AFG,20200624,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The total number of COVID-19 testing labs is 11, with five in Kabul (National Public Health Lab, National Veterinary Lab, Afghan-Japan Hospital, Military Hospital and FMIC), and one each in Herat, Kandahar, Nangarhar, Balkh, Paktya, and Kunduz. More recently, a new 100-bed COVID-19 hospital has opened in Heart, funded by the government under direct orders of President Ashraf Ghani. In addition, the Darulaman Palace (300 beds) and Kabul and PolyTechnic universities’ dormitories have been converted into isolation facilities in Kabul city4. However, Afghanistan has struggled to maintain testing capacity, both due to lack of personnel and medical equipment 6. Despite vowing to increase capacity to 5’000 tests a day, the current number of test conducted daily is 1’000 6. Subsequently, on the 13th June, the Ministry of Public Health announced that private clinics and hospitals would conduct testing of COVID19 samples to increase capacity. With the surge in cases and testing capacity estimated to be at around only 20%, it has been speculated that authorities will impose stricter measures, such as wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing for the next three months.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200621203557/http://www.actfordev.org/update-on-covid19-afghanistan/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200624,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Coronavirus testing in Afghanistan is highly centralised, meaning suspected samples from hard-to-reach, rural areas have to be sent to one of 11 laboratories concentrated in major cities like Kabul and Herat – sometimes at least a day’s travel away. “In rural parts of the country, people often take strenuous journeys to get to testing facilities,” said Dr. Qadir Qadir, the health ministry’s director of policy and planning. Some coronavirus labs have struggled to stay open – and to keep their staff safe. Four of five technicians at one facility tested positive for COVID-19 in May, while two labs were temporarily knocked out of service due to contamination, according to the UN. http://archive.fo/CbBAQ" Afghanistan,AFG,20200710,H2: Testing policy,1,,"http://archive.fo/JuOBI" Afghanistan,AFG,20200724,C1: School closing,3,1,"Public and private schools and universities are set to gradually reopen only after August 5. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (the web archive is not working)" Afghanistan,AFG,20200724,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Since the end of the June, the authorities had announced the resumption of domestic and international flights. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (the web archive is not working)" Afghanistan,AFG,20200724,E1: Income support,0,,"Still no income support. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (the web archive is not working)" Afghanistan,AFG,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Most hotels and restaurants are open and have been instructed to follow COVID-19 guidelines, including asking customers to wear masks."" ""Sports and music events, along with bars, cinemas, museums and gyms are all closed. Restaurants and some shops have opened."" http://archive.fo/p5aHX" Afghanistan,AFG,20200805,C1: School closing,2,1,"Universities fully reopened on August 5, and schools are set to gradually reopen beginning August 15, and fully by August 22. http://archive.fo/wip/mCG8q" Afghanistan,AFG,20200815,C1: School closing,2,1,"Universities fully reopened on August 5, and schools are set to gradually reopen beginning August 15, and fully by August 22. http://archive.fo/wip/mCG8q" Afghanistan,AFG,20200815,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"AW Updated: Press release on 15 August in Pashto from the Ministry of Public Health regarding the Ashura ceremony indicates that authorities are promoting social distancing precautions, along with ""the provision of masks, spraying of antimicrobials in mosques"", etc., while not cancelling the event. As a major religious event, it is likely the government is no longer cancelling events, but recommending precautions, therefore coding a 0 http://archive.fo/wip/aSspx" Afghanistan,AFG,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Most hotels and restaurants are open and have been instructed to follow COVID-19 guidelines, including asking customers to wear masks."" ""Sports and music events, along with bars, cinemas, museums and gyms are all closed. Restaurants and some shops have opened."" http://archive.fo/p5aHX The government began partial easing of the lockdown in May but retained some restrictions on movements and mass gatherings. ""The government announced new working hours for government and non-government organizations, in two shifts following even and odd days of the week, from 7 am till 1 pm. On July 12, working hours of government organizations were extended, set from 8 am to 4 pm, with employees working in two shifts, on even and odd days"". See IMF report, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200825172817/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Afghanistan,AFG,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"According to the IMF report, there are currently no restrictions on gatherings. See report, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200825172817/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Afghanistan,AFG,20200818,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Although Afghanistan's government has announced reopening of schools, but there is currently no executive order on reopening of other areas, such as, transport. http://archive.fo/wip/mCG8q Additionally, ""Pakistan says it will reopen a key border crossing with Afghanistan to allow trade between the neighbors. Trucks carrying fruits, vegetables and other items will start crossing the Ghulam Khan border in northwestern North Waziristan district from Monday. Pakistan has already reopened its border with Iran"". See News Article, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200825194318/https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-06-21/Pakistan-to-reopen-border-with-Afghanistan-Rvjx0UWtFK/index.html" Afghanistan,AFG,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""In the early days of the C-19 outbreak, provincial lockdown measures periodically impeded humanitarian movement, with March and April logging a high number of humanitarian organizations experiencing movement restrictions mainly in Kabul, Hirat, Jalalabad, Kunar and Kandahar provinces. Following engagement of OCHA with provincial authorities and an overall relaxation of lockdown measures, the situation improved with humanitarian movement no longer impeded by C-19 related lockdown measures"". http://web.archive.org/web/20200825195200/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/afghanistan_covid-19_access_impediment_report_01_jul_-_25_aug_2020.pdf" Afghanistan,AFG,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"""On 21 August, the Spin Boldak border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was fully reopened after having been closed for pedestrian movement since 06. This closure also affected commercial traffic, with traders whose business depends on open borders protesting in Chaman and Spin Boldak, thereby blocking traffic. In response, some traders diverted their supply routes and used informal borders in Hilmand, which was problematic due to IEDs emplaced along these unpaved roads. The situation escalated on 30 July, when an armed clash erupted between members of Afghan and Pakistani armed forces, killing at least 15 people and wounding another 70"". See OCHA report, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200825195200/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/afghanistan_covid-19_access_impediment_report_01_jul_-_25_aug_2020.pdf" Afghanistan,AFG,20200818,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""International flights resumed in June but continue to be unreliable, with many last minute cancellations. Both Turkish and Emirates airlines requiring for passengers to have a negative C-19 test. Local flights also resumed in mid-July. The UNHAS airbridge connecting Kabul and Doha continues to operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, only accommodating transiting passengers. UNHAS has been closely monitoring demand on the Doha Airbridge and noted a significant reduction in passenger loads with the resumption of commercial flights. However, given the lack of clarity on continuity and predictability of services from commercial airlines, UNHAS remains committed to support the Doha Airbridge until 30 September 2020 as per the initial plan"". See OCHA report, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200825195200/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/afghanistan_covid-19_access_impediment_report_01_jul_-_25_aug_2020.pdf" Afghanistan,AFG,20200818,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Afghanistan has redeployed two leading development programs to promote health recommendations to fight COVID-19 in thousands of rural and urban communities. Awareness campaigns have helped dispel misinformation about the coronavirus while promoting precautionary measures like frequent hand washing and wearing masks. In several Afghan provinces, women who attended awareness sessions have turned to producing masks for their communities to help prevent COVID-19 outbreaks"". See World Bank report, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719145921/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2020/06/28/awareness-campaigns-help-prevent-against-covid-19-in-afghanistan" Afghanistan,AFG,20200818,H2: Testing policy,3,,"There is currently no policy on ""who can get tested"". A testing lab was established by FMIC: The testing laboratory is a sampling facility, meaning that samples will be received by MoPH, will be tested at FMIC and the results will be shared back with MoPH after processing. The laboratory will help process over 100 tests per day – during a period when Covid-19 positive cases are on the rise in Afghanistan. The testing lab was established away from the main facilities of the hospital so normal operations at the hospital could continue without Covid-19 restrictions. See News Article, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826130518/https://www.akdn.org/project/laboratory-services-accelerate-covid-19-testing-afghanistan" Afghanistan,AFG,20200818,H3: Contact tracing,2,,""" Contact tracing for the people confirmed with COVID-19 is ongoing. To date, testing has been small scale which may account for the relatively low number of confirmed cases given the high number of people crossing the border from Iran. Reduced community testing and slow turn-around of test results remain critical concerns. As of 29 March, MOPH reported that 1,150 people have been tested since the outbreak began"". See Relief Web article, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200401040209/https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/afghanistan-flash-update-daily-brief-covid-19-no-22-30-march-2020" Afghanistan,AFG,20200826,C1: School closing,2,1,"IMF Previously stated that they would all be open by 22nd August: http://archive.fo/mCG8q#selection-2269.0-2272.0 However this is not yet the case, with only 11th and 12th grades in government schools having restarted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200904185814/https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/afghans-return-to-games-parks-weddings-despite-virus-fears-1.5090624" Afghanistan,AFG,20200826,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""Afghans can once again frequent parks, swimming pools and gyms, shop in malls and celebrate marriages in wedding halls."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200904185814/https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/afghans-return-to-games-parks-weddings-despite-virus-fears-1.5090624 Sports clubs and public parks still closed though https://web.archive.org/web/20200904195409/https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/afghanistan_covid-19_access_impediment_report_01_jul_-_25_aug_2020.pdf" Afghanistan,AFG,20200826,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Everything is open, weddings etc. are going ahead now, but government recommends social distancing" Afghanistan,AFG,20200826,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""Pent-up demand means reopened wedding halls are now fully booked every night. That means gatherings that can pack with thousands of people into a hall, presenting a significant risk of transmission of the virus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200904185814/https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/afghans-return-to-games-parks-weddings-despite-virus-fears-1.5090624" Afghanistan,AFG,20200826,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Lockdown measures are no longer enforced, hence public transport can also resume https://web.archive.org/web/20200904195409/https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/afghanistan_covid-19_access_impediment_report_01_jul_-_25_aug_2020.pdf" Afghanistan,AFG,20200826,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Lockdown measures are no longer enforced, and people can go about their daily lives again https://web.archive.org/web/20200904195409/https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/afghanistan_covid-19_access_impediment_report_01_jul_-_25_aug_2020.pdf" Afghanistan,AFG,20200826,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Lockdown measures are no longer enforced, provincial borders have opened again https://web.archive.org/web/20200904195409/https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/afghanistan_covid-19_access_impediment_report_01_jul_-_25_aug_2020.pdf" Afghanistan,AFG,20200905,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing is generally available at designated COVID-19 hospitals, including the Afghan Japan Hospital. Tests are free of charge, however results may take a week or longer. Private facilities, including the City Hospital in Kabul, are generally able to provide same-day results. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817144133/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200905,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing is limited, people with any symptoms are instructed to contact the Ministry of Public Health and seek care. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817144133/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Most hotels and restaurants are open and have been instructed to follow COVID-19 guidelines, including asking customers to wear masks."" ""Sports and music events, along with bars, cinemas, museums and gyms are all closed. Restaurants and some shops have opened."" Link: https://archive.fo/cA4FZ" Afghanistan,AFG,20200922,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy found." Afghanistan,AFG,20201003,C1: School closing,1,1,"Afghanistan reopened schools at all levels on Saturday after health authorities claimed the country surmounted the first wave of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Education Ministry spokeswoman Nooria Nuzhat announced that all public school students from grades 1 to 10 would again start going to their schools, where hygiene measures will be ensured to avoid contracting COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026120914/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-afghanistan-finally-reopens-all-schools/1994551" Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Sports and music events, along with bars, cinemas, museums and gyms are all closed. Restaurants and some shops have opened""" Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Desperate for relief from endless war combined with the pandemic, Afghans are rushing back to public recreation as the government eases the lockdown"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026122705/https://thediplomat.com/2020/09/afghans-return-to-games-parks-weddings-despite-virus-fears/ " Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The government has progressively eased the lockdown in over the summer, with most containment restrictions removed by end-August. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123302/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201026122705/https://thediplomat.com/2020/09/afghans-return-to-games-parks-weddings-despite-virus-fears/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123507/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Desperate for relief from endless war combined with the pandemic, Afghans are rushing back to public recreation as the government eases the lockdown"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026122705/https://thediplomat.com/2020/09/afghans-return-to-games-parks-weddings-despite-virus-fears/ " Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123507/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123507/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,E1: Income support,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123302/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change to previous policy / No new announcement" Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"While journals like Lancet and official embassy websites of US and UK provide updated information on COVID-19 situation in Afghanistan, there seems to be no coordinated initiative by the Afghan government." Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing is generally available at designated COVID-19 hospitals, including the Afghan Japan Hospital. Tests are free of charge, however results may take a week or longer. Private facilities, including the City Hospital in Kabul, are generally able to provide same-day results. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123507/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Remains as per the previous note." Afghanistan,AFG,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The ministry of public health said that wearing masks would be compulsory in crowded areas and government departments. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026133010/https://menafn.com/1100977899/Afghanistan-Face-mask-mandatory-to-contain-spread-of-covid-19" Afghanistan,AFG,20201027,C1: School closing,0,,"The Afghan Govt. ordered school reopenings to proceed for all levels of education starting on the week of Oct 4. This is reported by at least two different sources: - Afghanistan Times on Oct 4: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108194853/http://www.afghanistantimes.af/schools-reopen-after-covid-19-closings/ - Anadolu Agency (a Turkish run news organization) Oct 3: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026120914/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-afghanistan-finally-reopens-all-schools/1994551 As reported by the Afghanistan Times on Oct 4: ""The schools were planned to resume for students below 10th grade but a Cabinet’s recent decision confirmed reopening for 11th and 12th graders as well. Ministry of Education says schools will reopen from October 3rd to late December in cold areas will close early January for winter recess till early March.""" Afghanistan,AFG,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No government mandated restrictions seem to be in place since lock down restrictions started easing in Afghanistan. According to news reports (https://web.archive.org/web/20201108205026/https://apnews.com/article/399dd046ff9c9f5693210d60f58b55ab): ""Desperate for relief from endless war combined with the pandemic, Afghans are rushing back to public recreation as the government eases the lockdown it imposed to fight the coronavirus. Since mid-July, Afghans can once again frequent parks, swimming pools and gyms, shop in malls and celebrate marriages in wedding halls. Universities and private schools have reopened, and at government schools, the 11th and 12th grades have restarted. Few wear masks or take other precaution — and authorities are left trying to remind the public of the danger of a second wave of the pandemic."" " Afghanistan,AFG,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No government mandated restrictions seem to be in place since lock down restrictions started easing in Afghanistan. According to news reports (https://web.archive.org/web/20201108205026/https://apnews.com/article/399dd046ff9c9f5693210d60f58b55ab): ""Desperate for relief from endless war combined with the pandemic, Afghans are rushing back to public recreation as the government eases the lockdown it imposed to fight the coronavirus. Since mid-July, Afghans can once again frequent parks, swimming pools and gyms, shop in malls and celebrate marriages in wedding halls. Universities and private schools have reopened, and at government schools, the 11th and 12th grades have restarted. Few wear masks or take other precaution — and authorities are left trying to remind the public of the danger of a second wave of the pandemic.""" Afghanistan,AFG,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No government mandated restrictions seem to be in place since lock down restrictions started easing in Afghanistan. According to news reports (https://web.archive.org/web/20201108205026/https://apnews.com/article/399dd046ff9c9f5693210d60f58b55ab): ""Desperate for relief from endless war combined with the pandemic, Afghans are rushing back to public recreation as the government eases the lockdown it imposed to fight the coronavirus. Since mid-July, Afghans can once again frequent parks, swimming pools and gyms, shop in malls and celebrate marriages in wedding halls. Universities and private schools have reopened, and at government schools, the 11th and 12th grades have restarted. Few wear masks or take other precaution — and authorities are left trying to remind the public of the danger of a second wave of the pandemic."" " Afghanistan,AFG,20201027,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As per US Embassy in Afghanistan: Is public transportation operating? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123507/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ There does not seem to be any other New reporting or Govt. notice to suggest that this status quo has changed." Afghanistan,AFG,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Since news reports of easing lockdown in Afghanistan in early September [1][2], there does not seem to be any new News reporting or Government orders to suggest that lockdowns or ""Stay at home"" orders have been put back into effect. [1] https://web.archive.org/web/20201026122705/https://thediplomat.com/2020/09/afghans-return-to-games-parks-weddings-despite-virus-fears/ [2] https://web.archive.org/web/20201108205026/https://apnews.com/article/399dd046ff9c9f5693210d60f58b55ab" Afghanistan,AFG,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As per the US Embassy in Afghanistan: Movement Restrictions: - Is a curfew in place? No - Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123507/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201027,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123507/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Note: there seems to be some interest in testing travelers coming in from Iran and Pakistan, but there does not seem to concrete details on what such measures might entail, and if/how they were implemented. Examples: - (best viewed with Google Translate) https://web.archive.org/web/20201108202749/https://moph.gov.af/dr/%D8%A8%D9%87-%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B7%D8%B1-%D8%AC%D9%84%D9%88%DA%AF%DB%8C%D8%B1%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A8%DB%8C%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B1-%D9%88%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B3-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%AA%E2%80%8C%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%87%D9%85-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%B2-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88-%D9%BE%D8%A7%DA%A9%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%A8%DB%8C%D8%B1-%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%85" Afghanistan,AFG,20201027,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""Testing is generally available at designated COVID-19 hospitals, including the Afghan Japan Hospital. Tests are free of charge, however results may take a week or longer. Private facilities, including the City Hospital in Kabul, are generally able to provide same-day results."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123507/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Afghanistan on Monday made the use of face masks mandatory in public places across the country in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Speaking at a news conference in the capital Kabul, Ahmad Jawad Osmani, Afghanistan’s acting health minister, said the virus situation in the country is “satisfactory” compared to neighboring countries.""" Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,C1: School closing,0,,"No change in policy, schools remain fully opened until beginning of Winter break early December. That being said, primary schools will be closing earlier due to the cold weather (non-covid related) https://web.archive.org/web/20201120092607/http://www.afghanistantimes.af/ministry-to-close-schools-next-week-due-to-severe-cold-weather/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in previous policy, no restrictions apply. Official webpage of the Danish embassy in Afghanistan states no specific restrictions due to Covid https://web.archive.org/web/20201120094201/https://afghanistan.um.dk/en/travel%20and%20residence/nycoronavirus-covid19/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in previous policy, no restrictions apply. Official webpage of the Danish embassy in Afghanistan states no specific restrictions due to Covid https://web.archive.org/web/20201120094201/https://afghanistan.um.dk/en/travel%20and%20residence/nycoronavirus-covid19/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in previous policy, no restrictions apply. Official webpage of the Danish embassy in Afghanistan states no specific restrictions due to Covid https://web.archive.org/web/20201120094201/https://afghanistan.um.dk/en/travel%20and%20residence/nycoronavirus-covid19/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in previous policy, no restrictions apply. Official webpage of the Danish embassy in Afghanistan states no specific restrictions due to Covid https://web.archive.org/web/20201120094201/https://afghanistan.um.dk/en/travel%20and%20residence/nycoronavirus-covid19/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in previous policy, no restrictions apply. Official webpage of the Danish embassy in Afghanistan states no specific restrictions due to Covid https://web.archive.org/web/20201120094201/https://afghanistan.um.dk/en/travel%20and%20residence/nycoronavirus-covid19/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in previous policy, no restrictions apply. Official webpage of the Danish embassy in Afghanistan states no specific restrictions due to Covid https://web.archive.org/web/20201120094201/https://afghanistan.um.dk/en/travel%20and%20residence/nycoronavirus-covid19/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,C8: International travel controls,1,,"According to the UK foreign office: ""Everyone arriving in Afghanistan needs to have their temperature checked at the airport. If your temperature is high, the government will advise you to quarantine and will offer you medical attention at two hospitals in Kabul."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201120094516/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/afghanistan/entry-requirements" Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,E1: Income support,0,,"No change to previous entry, no financial (income) support available/announced." Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No official public campaign. Some politicans frequently warn about the dangers of Covid however. " Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Previous entry still applies: ""Testing is generally available at designated COVID-19 hospitals, including the Afghan Japan Hospital. Tests are free of charge, however results may take a week or longer. Private facilities, including the City Hospital in Kabul, are generally able to provide same-day results."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123507/https://af.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Afghanistan,AFG,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,,,"Followed the given links from previous entries but could not find any information on contact tracing. That being said, this does not mean that contact tracing is not available" Afghanistan,AFG,20201121,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Note: In November, the ministry developed a national emergency response plan for the second wave of COVID-19. The plan has six objectives, including increasing testing capacity and strengthening contact tracing through enhancing community surveillance (this suggests that there is already some, albeit limited, contact tracing). See https://web.archive.org/web/20201130224201/https://www.thelancet.com/action/consumeSharedSessionAction?SERVER=WZ6myaEXBLGG9BXOtoLGog%3D%3D&MAID=Y8sZIZUJ%2Fxh%2B1hNZe9K65A%3D%3D&JSESSIONID=aaa6qrk-F0rxrgd7JOvyx&ORIGIN=915081995&RD=RD" Angola,AGO,20200206,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200323164000/http://m.portalangop.co.ao/angola/pt_pt/noticias/saude/2020/1/6/Ministerio-Saude-decreta-quarentena,dba3da96-41f3-468c-959e-4a0deb874302.html" Angola,AGO,20200226,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 16 March, Secretary of State for Public Health announced in a press conference that since February 26th, 104 citizens have been screened and tested, all tasted negative for Covid -19. It seems like testing was being carried out for suspect international travelers. However, this press conference seems to be the only time the testing policy details have been furnished during the early stages of the pandemic in Angola. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520184825/https://www.angop.ao/angola/en_us/noticias/saude/2020/2/12/COVID-Latest-tests-negative-Angola,18904220-5384-411c-b940-4346a6c805ef.html " Angola,AGO,20200301,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Authorities announced a measure on Sunday, March 1, temporarily banning citizens of China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria from entering Angola due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The measure only applies to citizens traveling to Angola directly from the aforementioned countries; the restriction does not apply to those traveling via a third country."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200401175221/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/318971/angola-entry-restrictions-implemented-amid-covid-19-outbreak-march-1-update-1" Angola,AGO,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://www.angop.ao/angola/en_us/noticias/saude/2020/2/12/COVID-Latest-tests-negative-Angola,18904220-5384-411c-b940-4346a6c805ef.html" Angola,AGO,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border closed for 15 days. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.namibian.com.na/199267/archive-read/Angola-closes-borders-for-15-days" Angola,AGO,20200324,C1: School closing,3,1,"From 24 March, schools and universities have been suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506165747/http://portocanal.sapo.pt/noticia/214237" Angola,AGO,20200324,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The government announced that all gatherings of more than 200 are prohibited from 24 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426120626/https://www.upstreamonline.com/safety/sonangol-official-one-of-two-covid-19-cases-in-angola-report/2-1-779461" Angola,AGO,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Schools closed, includes limited coronavirus messaging from government https://web.archive.org/web/20200428021044/http://portocanal.sapo.pt/noticia/214237" Angola,AGO,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200408144533/https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/angola-luanda/current/news/observations-on-the-state-of-emergency-that-has-been-in-place-in-angola-since-00.00-on-march-27-2020/" Angola,AGO,20200327,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government declared a State of Emergency which requires people to stay home except for buying essential goods and services. By extension, public events of all types are prohibited. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408144533/https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/angola-luanda/current/news/observations-on-the-state-of-emergency-that-has-been-in-place-in-angola-since-00.00-on-march-27-2020/ " Angola,AGO,20200327,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 27 March, the government declared a Health State of Emergency. Under this, all the individuals in the country have been ordered to remain indoors, with the only exception of leaving for the purchase of medical supplies or in case of emergencies. All private gatherings were banned. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426171949/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331501/angola-state-of-emergency-extended-until-april-25-update-5 On 23 April he health state of emergency has then been extended to 10 May. Source:https://web.archive.org/web/20200426172504/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336006/angola-authorities-extend-state-of-emergency-to-may-10-update-6" Angola,AGO,20200327,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""Most citizens are prohibited from using public transport. Private and public transport will continue to operate but only to transport people who have to go to work and they can only carry one third of their full capacity. Moto taxi is prohibited. See: "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200408144533/https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/angola-luanda/current/news/observations-on-the-state-of-emergency-that-has-been-in-place-in-angola-since-00.00-on-march-27-2020/" Angola,AGO,20200327,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On March 27, the minister of Territory Administration, Adão de Almeida announced that one exceptional measure contained in the Presidential Decree on the State of Emergency requires that people should stay at home except for when acquiring essential goods and services. Source: http://www.governo.gov.ao/VerNoticia.aspx?id=49642# The State of Emergency has been extended to 10 May on 25 April. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426082339/https://newsghana.com.gh/angola-extends-state-of-emergency-until-may-10/" Angola,AGO,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""During the State of Emergency, each citizen must remain in the province where he is from the moment it entered into force, not being able to move to another."" Source: http://www.governo.gov.ao/VerNoticia.aspx?id=49642# The State of Emergency has been in place since 27 March and has even been extended till 10 May on 25 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426082339/https://newsghana.com.gh/angola-extends-state-of-emergency-until-may-10/" Angola,AGO,20200327,C8: International travel controls,4,,"State of emergency was declared on 27 March till 25 May. During this period, borders are to remain closed except to import food, basic goods, hospital supplies and equipment, for humanitarian aid, and evacuation of sick people https://web.archive.org/web/20200514103558/https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/angola-luanda/current/news/observations-on-the-state-of-emergency-that-has-been-in-place-in-angola-since-00.00-on-march-27-2020/" Angola,AGO,20200401,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Secretary of State for Public Health announced that Angola will test for coronavirus, in all provinces, from the 1 April until 15 April. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408144741/http://www.governo.gov.ao/VerNoticia.aspx?id=49700" Angola,AGO,20200403,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Private businesses are closed, but essential businesses remain open. See official State of Emergency still in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408144533/https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/angola-luanda/current/news/observations-on-the-state-of-emergency-that-has-been-in-place-in-angola-since-00.00-on-march-27-2020/ " Angola,AGO,20200403,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As of 1st of April, the current quarantine centres will test and support any positive cases with mild symptoms. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408144741/http://www.governo.gov.ao/VerNoticia.aspx?id=49700 " Angola,AGO,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No mention on government websites, or in the media" Angola,AGO,20200409,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency extended additional 15 days https://web.archive.org/web/20200428013359/https://reliefweb.int/report/angola/unicef-angola-covid-19-response-interventions-issue-2" Angola,AGO,20200409,E1: Income support,0,,"April 9 statement indicated that the social cash transfer program for the most deprived families will begin in May 2020. See: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.governo.gov.ao/VerLegislacao.aspx?id=2418" Angola,AGO,20200409,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"April 9 measures announced: Water and Energy - there should be no cuts in supply to customers with difficulties in payment during the month of April; Provision of Kwanzas 315 million to guarantee the distribution of goods from the basic basket to the community. See: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.governo.gov.ao/VerLegislacao.aspx?id=2418 http://archive.vn/wip/5tkeE (unarchived source: https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/ao/Documents/Covid-19/Webcast%20Apresentação%20CTSU-CAF%20COVID-19%20Angola%20ENG.pdf) " Angola,AGO,20200409,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Facial coverings required in all public spaces. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/countries-wearing-face-masks-compulsory-200423094510867.html" Angola,AGO,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The State of Emergency has been extended till 10 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426082339/https://newsghana.com.gh/angola-extends-state-of-emergency-until-may-10/" Angola,AGO,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of Emergency still in place" Angola,AGO,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"State of Emergency still in place" Angola,AGO,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Passengers and airline crew who have been in China, France, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Portugal or Spain are not allowed to enter Angola. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html. Also, borders remain closed except to import food, basic goods, hospital supplies and equipment, for humanitarian aid, and evacuation of sick people. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/angola-luanda/current/news/observations-on-the-state-of-emergency-that-has-been-in-place-in-angola-since-00.00-on-march-27-2020/" Angola,AGO,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"For example, see: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/angola-covid-19-accelerated-response-caravan-begins-countrywide-operation" Angola,AGO,20200423,C1: School closing,3,1,"On Thursday, April 23, Angola's National Assembly announced that the current nationwide state of emergency will be extended until Sunday, May 10. Schools remain closed. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171237/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336006/angola-authorities-extend-state-of-emergency-to-may-10-update-6" Angola,AGO,20200423,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 23 April, the State of Emergency was extended by the government for 15 days. Under the new measures, public departments were allowed to expand their working hours from 8am to 6pm, with no more than 50 percent of their staff. Industrial activity was also resumed around the country, including crucial public works. Further, informal markets and street vendors were allowed to operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520180444/https://clubofmozambique.com/news/angola-parliament-extends-state-of-emergency-158502/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200520181449/https://m.portalangop.co.ao/angola/en_us/mobile/noticias/politica/2020/3/17/Parliament-extends-State-Emergency,96cd3afa-610d-4de3-911f-4487a47b1a95.html?version=mobile" Angola,AGO,20200423,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The ban on public transportation has been partially lifted; operations will continue between 05:00 and 18:00 every day, limiting the number of people to 50 percent of seating capacity. Face masks will also be required on public transportation. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171237/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336006/angola-authorities-extend-state-of-emergency-to-may-10-update-6" Angola,AGO,20200423,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,""" According to reports, individuals will be able to travel between provinces for commercial activities starting Sunday, April 26; however, leisurely movements will remain banned."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506191821/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336006/angola-authorities-extend-state-of-emergency-to-may-10-update-6" Angola,AGO,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 23 April, the State of Emergency was extended by the government for 15 days. Under the new measures, circulation of people for commercial activities among provinces, except Luanda, was allowed. Movement to and from Luanda remained banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520180444/https://clubofmozambique.com/news/angola-parliament-extends-state-of-emergency-158502/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200520181449/https://m.portalangop.co.ao/angola/en_us/mobile/noticias/politica/2020/3/17/Parliament-extends-State-Emergency,96cd3afa-610d-4de3-911f-4487a47b1a95.html?version=mobile" Angola,AGO,20200424,E1: Income support,1,1,"As of April 24, Angola had introduced news social protection measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200616024817/https://theconversation.com/explainer-why-covid-19-provides-a-lesson-for-africa-to-fund-social-assistance-137175 ""As part of a package of social protection responses, the Ministry of Social Affairs, Family, and Women’s Promotion (MASFAMU) announced that the Child Grant implemented in Bie, Moxico, and Uige provinces will be topped up (from 3000 to 5000 Kwanzas, or approximately US$6 to US$10 monthly) and a double payment will be made. The government has also adapted the payment procedures to ensure adequate sanitation and worker protection during the transfers. (top up and extra payment)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200616024406/https://www.ugogentilini.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Country-SP-COVID-responses_May15.pdf " Angola,AGO,20200426,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"State of emergency extended, includes debt relief such as tenant protections and prohibition of evictions. State of emergency extended twice. http://archive.vn/wip/nWvmM http://archive.vn/gMl5y" Angola,AGO,20200508,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency extended until May 25 meaning schools remain closed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340286/angola-authorities-extend-state-of-emergency-to-may-25-update-7 https://web.archive.org/web/20200516024918/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/angola/staying-during-coronavirus" Angola,AGO,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""All citizens are to remain at home, but specified exemptions for some workers,""; ""Closure of most shops, other than those selling food or medicine which are operating reduced hours."" - extended until May 25 https://web.archive.org/web/20200516024918/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/angola/staying-during-coronavirus" Angola,AGO,20200508,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""sporting events, festivals, and gatherings larger than 50 people have been banned."" - as of May 13 https://web.archive.org/save/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""sporting events, festivals, and gatherings larger than 50 people have been banned."" - as of May 13 https://web.archive.org/save/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200508,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Reduced public transport"" extended until May 25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516024918/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/angola/staying-during-coronavirus" Angola,AGO,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""All citizens are to remain at home, but specified exemptions for some workers, essential shopping and medical treatment."" -extended until May 25 https://web.archive.org/web/20200516024918/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/angola/staying-during-coronavirus" Angola,AGO,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The State of Emergency was extended till May 25, with the next extension period starting from 11 May. During this period, Luanda’s lockdown remains in place, with entry and exit banned, while circulation of people and goods will remain effective in the other 17 provinces of the country for commercial activity. Leisure trips remain banned. http://www.angop.ao/angola/en_us/noticias/politica/2020/4/19/President-extends-state-emergency,6fa62485-4c62-4bbc-8759-2d098a2846dc.html (Not archivable) https://web.archive.org/web/20200520183805/https://allafrica.com/stories/202005120436.html Further, authorities isolated the Hoji Ya Henda suburb of Luanda from May 13 after COVID-19 cases were recorded in the area. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520183937/https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=915988248826251&id=531195587305521&comment_id=916015275490215 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342266/angola-luanda-suburb-placed-on-lockdown-may-13-update-8 " Angola,AGO,20200513,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""All borders have been closed."" - as of May 13 https://web.archive.org/web/20200516030001/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200517,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Military-led awareness campaign on the use of face masks in place - this has caused controversy: The home affairs ministry said a 17-year-old boy ""was a victim of a gunshot"" fired by a soldier while ""allegedly"" protesting against a military-led awareness campaign on the use of face mask. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/angolan-soldier-kills-teen-during-virus-mask-operation-20200516. Also: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/angola-teen-killed-soldier-coronavirus-mask-operation-200516141627616.html" Angola,AGO,20200526,C1: School closing,3,1,"Education facilities remain closed. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-angola-declares-state-calamity-may-26" Angola,AGO,20200526,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Markets and street vendors can operate between 06:00 and 15:00, with buyers and sellers required to wear face masks and maintain social distance. Informal markets with a large concentration of people are prohibited. As of May 26, restaurants will be allowed to reopen at lunchtime between Monday and Saturday and until 22:30 from June 8. Nightlife establishments remain closed until further regulations are approved. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-angola-declares-state-calamity-may-26" Angola,AGO,20200526,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Note: Recreational activities such as fairs will be permitted to reopen from June 24. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-angola-declares-state-calamity-may-26" Angola,AGO,20200526,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Note however: as part of the downgrading to a state of calamity on May 26, recreational, cultural, and leisure activities will resume in three phases. From June 8, museums, theatres, monuments, exhibitions, fairs, and art galleries will be able to operate. Libraries will reopen on July 13, and cinemas from July 31. In all cases rooms will be limited to 50 percent capacity, face masks will be mandatory, and social distance must be maintained. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-angola-declares-state-calamity-may-26" Angola,AGO,20200526,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Under new state of calamity measure: public transportation will continue to operate at 50 percent of passenger capacity between 0500-1800. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-angola-declares-state-calamity-may-26" Angola,AGO,20200526,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The government of Angola has downgraded the country's state of emergency to a state of calamity May 26-June 9 in continuing efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Citizens are urged to stay at home unless for essential services and shopping. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-angola-declares-state-calamity-may-26" Angola,AGO,20200526,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Entry and exit into the capital, Luanda, remains restricted. All leisure movement between provinces remains banned. Movement between provinces for commercial reasons is allowed, except for Luanda. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-angola-declares-state-calamity-may-26" Angola,AGO,20200526,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Note however: Under the new state of calamity declaration, Angolan nationals and foreign residents can now return, subject to medical checks. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-angola-declares-state-calamity-may-26" Angola,AGO,20200605,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Cannot find any updated information on debt relief now that the state of calamity has ended. " Angola,AGO,20200605,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Efforts to educate population via a variety of channels on prevention, symptoms, etc. https://www.afro.who.int/news/community-health-mobilizers-frontlines-angolas-covid-19-response (link not archivable) " Angola,AGO,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Non-essential sectors allowed to reopen, such as museums. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.verangola.net/va/en/062020/Culture/20401/Museums-reopen-under-strict-measures-of-security.htm" Angola,AGO,20200615,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The sanitary restrictions have been lifted in 17 out 18 provinces, but only for interprovincial movements related to commerce and business activities, excluding to and from Luanda, which is under a cordon sanitaire"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626095910/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20200617,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Schools and universities are closed until further notice"", just updated on US Embassy website. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614221358/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200617,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""sporting events, festivals, and gatherings larger than 50 people have been banned."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200614221358/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200617,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""sporting events, festivals, and gatherings larger than 50 people have been banned."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200614221358/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200617,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Air and land travel over the border still suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614221358/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200624,E1: Income support,1,1,"""Preparatory work for “Valor Criança - Emergência”, the planned cash transfer programme in Luanda, gathered pace. An agreement with service provider (Banco BAI) was finalized and the communication plan revised. Two remote training sessions were provided on social protection, cash transfers, community involvement and registration of beneficiaries for municipal focal points and NGO Atos staff. This was accompanied by face-to-face training on digital processes using tablets to aid registration of beneficiaries. Registration of beneficiaries in target communities started and over 300 children had been registered by June 12th . The programme supports inclusion of vulnerable populations: of those registered so far, 60% are women-headed households, and 17% of caregivers and 3% of children have a disability. This programme is an extension of the European Union funded APROSOC Project. “Valor Criança emergência” is being implemented thanks to the generous financial support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626103005/https://reliefweb.int/report/angola/unicef-angola-covid-19-situation-report-no4-8-june-22-june-2020" Angola,AGO,20200630,C1: School closing,3,1,"Still current: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140906/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Angola,AGO,20200630,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20200630,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20200630,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The sanitary restrictions have been lifted in 17 out 18 provinces, but only for interprovincial movements related to commerce and business activities, excluding to and from Luanda, which is under a cordon sanitaire until July 10."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20200630,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709141201/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/angola/staying-during-coronavirus " Angola,AGO,20200630,E1: Income support,1,1,"Still current " Angola,AGO,20200630,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Still current, no debt/contract relief found " Angola,AGO,20200630,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current, varied information available via channels including official Ministry of Health website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709141629/https://www.minsa.gov.ao/" Angola,AGO,20200630,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Still current, new cases are being tested and reported https://web.archive.org/web/20200709175127/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200709,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""Angolan president João Lourenço decreed Tuesday continued cordon sanitaire for the country's capital Luanda and the northern Cuanza Norte province's Cazengo municipality, from 09 July to 09 August this year due to COVID-19 pandemic.""; ""Religious activities are still suspended, while funeral ceremonies are restricted to 10 participants for deaths due to ""extra-covid-19"" (normal deaths) and 5 people for funerals of deceased with the new coronavirus.""; ""on public it can only be done with a maximum of 10 people"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709141853/https://allafrica.com/stories/202007080653.html" Angola,AGO,20200709,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"""Angolan president João Lourenço decreed Tuesday continued cordon sanitaire for the country's capital Luanda and the northern Cuanza Norte province's Cazengo municipality, from 09 July to 09 August this year due to COVID-19 pandemic.""; ""Public transport, on the other hand, will be restricted to 50% and operating from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709141853/https://allafrica.com/stories/202007080653.html" Angola,AGO,20200709,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Angolan president João Lourenço decreed Tuesday continued cordon sanitaire for the country's capital Luanda and the northern Cuanza Norte province's Cazengo municipality, from 09 July to 09 August this year due to COVID-19 pandemic""; including ""Remaining indoors, unless needs and urgent issues justify leaving home."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709141853/https://allafrica.com/stories/202007080653.html" Angola,AGO,20200709,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Face coverings are required at all times outside the home, including in personal vehicles (with the exception of whilst exercising) https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202007080896.html-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200726,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Angolan government extended the circulation time for all public transportation in the Province of Luandaon 26 July. From 26 July to 9 August, the public transportation maintains a 50% capacity and operates from 5 am to 8 pm. http://archive.vn/CJ4Hq" Angola,AGO,20200730,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures are still in place in Angola https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Angola,AGO,20200730,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Businesses and restaurants are limited to 50 percent capacity and can only operate between the hours of 6am and 4pm (restaurants must close their dining rooms at 4pm, although they are permitted to offer take out through 10p.m.). https://web.archive.org/web/20200810203539/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200730,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events and religious gatherings are cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810203539/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200730,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Groups are limited to no more than 5 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200810203539/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200730,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation is limited to 50 percent capacity and is only available until 6p.m https://web.archive.org/web/20200810203539/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200730,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Angolan government has established quarantine areas: one, encompassing Luanda Province, and the second, around the municipality of Cazengo in Cuanza Norte province. Within these areas, strict measures are in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Fines may be imposed on violators. The use of a face mask is required in all public areas, including anytime you leave your house or hotel room, and in all establishments. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810203539/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200730,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Angolan government has established quarantine areas: one, encompassing Luanda Province, and the second, around the municipality of Cazengo in Cuanza Norte province. Within these areas, strict measures are in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Fines may be imposed on violators. The use of a face mask is required in all public areas, including anytime you leave your house or hotel room, and in all establishments. the areas within the quarantine districts (Luanda Province and the municipality of Cazengo, in the Province of Cuanza Norte) are closed to overland personal travel or domestic passenger flights through August 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810203539/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200730,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Land borders remain closed for all https://web.archive.org/web/20200810203539/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200730,E1: Income support,1,1,"support for workers and vulnerable groups, including through increased transfers to poor families, social security benefits (especially to low-income beneficiaries), unemployment insurance benefits, and payments to minimum-wage workers; https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20200730,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new information" Angola,AGO,20200730,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is aa coordinated health information strategy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810203539/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200730,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Authorities expanded the testing activities to hospitals, informal markets, and public institutions https://web.archive.org/web/20200810204824/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20200730,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Found no information regarding ongoing contact tracing in Angola." Angola,AGO,20200811,C1: School closing,3,1,"'Schools are permitted to hold classes virtually only, and not in person.' (updated 11 August) http://archive.fo/M3e9L" Angola,AGO,20200811,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"'Public transportation is limited to 50 percent capacity and is only available from 5a.m. until 8p.m' http://archive.fo/M3e9L" Angola,AGO,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"'The Angolan government has established quarantine areas: one, encompassing Luanda Province, and the second, around the municipality of Cazengo in Cuanza Norte province. Criminal charges may be brought against anyone who leaves the quarantine area. Within these areas, strict measures are in place to limit the spread of COVID-19' http://archive.fo/M3e9L" Angola,AGO,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"'The Angolan government has established quarantine areas: one, encompassing Luanda Province, and the second, around the municipality of Cazengo in Cuanza Norte province. Criminal charges may be brought against anyone who leaves the quarantine area.' http://archive.fo/M3e9L" Angola,AGO,20200811,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government's COVID-19 Facebook page remains active with regular updates. http://archive.fo/bZO07" Angola,AGO,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"'Restaurants are limited to 50 percent capacity and can only operate between the hours of 6a.m. and 9p.m(restaurants must close their dining rooms at 9p.m., although they are permitted to offer take out through 10p.m.). Stores, including supermarkets, cannot stay open beyond 7p.m.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"'Museums and monuments, cultural and art fairs, and libraries and media centers are also limited to 50 percent capacity. Movie theaters remain closed and religious activities have been suspended. Access to beaches, public swimming pools, and all naval clubs is prohibited through October 15, 2020. Schools are permitted to hold classes virtually only, and not in person.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200831105437/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"'The Angolan government has established quarantine areas: one, encompassing Luanda Province, and the second, around the municipality of Cazengo in Cuanza Norte province. Criminal charges may be brought against anyone who leaves the quarantine area. Within these areas, strict measures are in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200831105437/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200821,C8: International travel controls,4,,"'Angola’s borders remain closed. Entry to Angola is prohibited except for Angolan nationals and foreign nationals resident in Angola.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/angola/entry-requirementsormation" Angola,AGO,20200821,E1: Income support,0,,"Cannot find any evidence of further income support beyond last update." Angola,AGO,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Financial institutions were requested to grant their clients a moratorium of 60 days for servicing debt. The BNA increased the minimum allocation required from banks to extend credit to producers of priority products and instructed banks to provide credit in local currency to assist importers of essential goods https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools in Angola are only allowed to have virtual classes and no inperson classes are permitted. https://web.archive.org/save/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Certain sectors are allowed to operate. There are time limits on restaurants and supermarkets. https://web.archive.org/save/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Most public events are prohibited and there are restrictions to the capacity of museums. Museums and monuments, cultural and art fairs, and libraries and media centers are also limited to 50 percent capacity. Movie theaters remain closed and religious activities have been suspended. Access to beaches, public swimming pools, and all naval clubs is prohibited through October 15, 2020. It is not clear whether or not these restrictions apply only to the provinces with extended quarantine measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915065110/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"uthorities extended the country's state of calamity through to September 8, in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The government initially introduced the state of calamity, replacing the previous state of emergency, on May 26. Under the state of calamity, existing quarantine measures remain in Luanda province and around the Cazengo municipality (Cuanza Norte province). Travel in and out of Luanda and Cazengo remains prohibited and religious activities in these areas are also suspended. Gatherings of more than ten people are prohibited in public spaces, and no more than 15 people may gather in private spaces. https://web.archive.org/save/https://neweralive.na/posts/18-contacts-of-namibian-trucker-traced https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-angola" Angola,AGO,20200901,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is permitted to operate between 05:00-20:00 at a 50 percent capacity. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369281/angola-authorities-extend-state-of-calamity-measures-through-september-8-update-10" Angola,AGO,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Authorities extended the country's state of calamity through to September 8, in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The government initially introduced the state of calamity, replacing the previous state of emergency, on May 26. Under the state of calamity, existing quarantine measures remain in Luanda province and around the Cazengo municipality (Cuanza Norte province). Travel in and out of Luanda and Cazengo remains prohibited and religious activities in these areas are also suspended https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369281/angola-authorities-extend-state-of-calamity-measures-through-september-8-update-10" Angola,AGO,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Authorities extended the country's state of calamity through to September 8, in efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The government initially introduced the state of calamity, replacing the previous state of emergency, on May 26. Under the state of c alamity, existing quarantine measures remain in Luanda province and around the Cazengo municipality (Cuanza Norte province). Travel in and out of Luanda and Cazengo remains prohibited. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369281/angola-authorities-extend-state-of-calamity-measures-through-september-8-update-10" Angola,AGO,20200901,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All international and domestic flights to and from Angola remain suspended through at least September 8. Land borders are also closed, except for commercial transport. However, under the new state of calamity Angolan nationals and foreign residents can now return, subject to medical checks. Individuals permitted entry are required to present a negative PCR and COVID-19 test taken no less than 72 hours prior to arrival. Individuals will be required to quarantine for seven days either in a government facility, a government-approved hotel, or in the individual's home. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369281/angola-authorities-extend-state-of-calamity-measures-through-september-8-update-10" Angola,AGO,20200901,E1: Income support,0,,"No information on income support. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914220057/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20200901,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"There are loan facilities for selected institutions and sectors but it is not stated if these continue to this month Since late March, 2020, the central bank (BNA) reduced the rate on its 7-day permanent liquidity absorption and expanded its credit-stimulus program to selected sectors. Financial institutions were requested to grant their clients a moratorium of 60 days for servicing debt. In April 3, the BNA increased the minimum allocation required from banks to extend credit to producers of priority products and instructed banks to provide credit in local currency to assist importers of essential goods. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914220057/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20200901,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is coordinated public information campaign to update citizens on changes in policies https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-angola" Angola,AGO,20200901,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing is available on an appointment with medical centres that are conducting the test. Therefore, it would not be generally available. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-angola" Angola,AGO,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Face masks are mandatory when outside the home https://web.archive.org/web/20200915070900/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369281/angola-authorities-extend-state-of-calamity-measures-through-september-8-update-10" Angola,AGO,20200916,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the US embassy website, schools will be permitted to hold in-person classes beginning on October 5, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927024309/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Angola,AGO,20200916,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the US embassy website, access to beaches, public swimming pools, and all naval clubs is prohibited through October 15, 2020. Once reopened, capacity will be limited to 50%. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927024309/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Angola,AGO,20200916,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the US embassy website, religious activities in Luanda Province can resume on September 19, 2020 but are limited to Saturdays and Sundays. In provinces outside of Luanda, religious gatherings can take place up to four days per week. So not every public event/gathering is permitted. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927024309/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Angola,AGO,20200916,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the US embassy website, groups exercising together are limited to no more than five people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927024309/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Angola,AGO,20200916,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation is operating at 50 percent capacity until October 1, 2020 and 75 percent from that day onward. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927024309/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Angola,AGO,20200916,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"According to the US embassy website, there is no curfew in place. Also domestic flights between Luanda and the remainder of the country’s provinces resumed on September 14, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927024309/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Angola,AGO,20200916,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"• Domestic flights between Luanda and the remainder of the country’s provinces resumed on September 14, 2020. However, The Angolan government requires proof of a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test for all travel in and out of Luanda Province. Travelers who cannot show proof of a negative test result are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a government-run facility. https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Angola,AGO,20200916,C8: International travel controls,2,,"International flights resumed on September 21, 2020. The Angolan government has instituted mandatory quarantine for anyone entering the country, regardless of citizenship. Angolan citizens and foreign residents who tested negative prior to boarding their flight to Angola may be permitted to quarantine in their homes.? http://web.archive.org/web/20200927024309/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Angola,AGO,20200916,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the US embassy website, the use of a face mask is required in all public areas, including anytime you leave your house or hotel room, while using public transport, and in all establishments.??Face masks are not required if you are operating a vehicle alone or exercising. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927024309/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ According to the Mask 4 All website, the date when full country mask requirement started was May 9th 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928014357/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ " Angola,AGO,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Note: Health centers and hospitals are fully operational. Restaurants are limited to 50 percent capacity and can seat guests and offer take out between the hours of 6a.m. and 10p.m. Stores, including supermarkets, are open until 10p.m.? Museums and monuments, movie theatres, cultural and art fairs, libraries, and media centres are open but limited to 50 percent capacity. Access to beaches, public swimming pools, and all naval clubs is prohibited through October 15, 2020. See: https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 8th October, 2020, web archive unavailable]? " Angola,AGO,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Angolan Authorities extended the sanitary restrictions in Luanda until October 8. Also, the Angolan government requires proof of a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test for all travel in and out of Luanda Province. Travellers who cannot show proof of a negative test result are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a government-run facility. See: https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 8th October, 2020, web archive unavailable]? " Angola,AGO,20200929,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Anyone arriving in Angola must present proof of a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test; passengers may take the test up to 72 hours prior to travel and may be given credit for those days toward the mandatory 14-day quarantine. See: https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 8th October, 2020, web archive unavailable]? " Angola,AGO,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There is no indication that the measures in March and April have been extended up until now. See: https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/angola-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html. Also, https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 8th October, 2020, web archive unavailable]? " Angola,AGO,20200929,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Note; RT-PCR testing for COVID is available at?Luanda Medical Centre?(LMC), by appointment only.??Appointment requests should be made at least five days in advance of the date the test is needed.??See: https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 8th October, 2020, web archive unavailable]? " Angola,AGO,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The use of a face mask is required in all public areas, including anytime you leave your house or hotel room, while using public transport, and in all establishments.??Face masks are not required if you are operating a vehicle alone or exercising outside between the hours of 5:30a.m. Local transmission of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Angola. The vast majority of cases are in the capital city of Luanda. While the number of cases is relatively low, local transmission is steadily increasing.? Officials continue to monitor the individuals who have tested positive. Please visit the?Angolan COVID-19 Commission’s website?for the most up-to-date case numbers.?? Note: It seems like it is required all times outside the home, with very few exceptions: the use of a face mask is required in all public areas, including anytime you leave your house or hotel room, while using public transport, and in all establishments.??Face masks are not required if you are operating a vehicle alone or exercising outside between the hours of 5:30a.m. and 10p.m. See: https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 8th October, 2020, web archive unavailable]? " Angola,AGO,20201005,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools have been permitted to hold in-person classes as of October 5, 2020. It is however not clear if this means all schools. See: https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 8 October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Angola,AGO,20201009,C1: School closing,2,1,"Government continues phased resumption. As per the new calendar released by education sector, classes started on October 5 in the university and the transition classes of the 1st and 2nd cycles of secondary education (grades 6th, 9th, 12th and 13th). Students with 7th, 8th, 10th and 11th grades start on October 19, while the primary education and 1st cycle begin on October 26th. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020145344/http://m.portalangop.co.ao/angola/en_us/noticias/educacao/2020/9/41/Students-back-school-today,544b6c75-b29e-464a-a525-4f546eecc706.html " Angola,AGO,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Angolan authorities extend nationwide state of public calamity and sanitary cordon in Luanda through at least November 7. The Government decided, through Presidential Decree No. 256/20, of 8 October 2020, to update the measures to prevent COVID-19. Most nonessential businesses are allowed to open between 07:00 and 20:00 (local time) at a 75 percent capacity. Beaches remain closed until November 7, and nightclubs remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020152701/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/387691/angola-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-public-calamity-and-sanitary-cordon-in-luanda-through-november-7-update-12 " Angola,AGO,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The state of Public Calamity , from the stricter State of Emergency, has now been extended from 9th of October to 7th of November. Public gatherings, a maximum of 10 people in public areas and 15 people at home. Activities and meetings in premises must not exceed 50% of the premise’s capacity and a maximum 150 people. The use of mask is compulsory. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020155537/https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/angola-luanda/current/news/observations-on-the-state-of-emergency-that-has-been-in-place-in-angola-since-00.00-on-march-27-2020/ " Angola,AGO,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The state of Public Calamity , from the stricter State of Emergency, has now been extended from 9th of October to 7th of November. Public gatherings, a maximum of 10 people in public areas and 15 people at home. Activities and meetings in premises must not exceed 50% of the premise’s capacity and a maximum 150 people. Religious activities are allowed in the whole of the country, four days a week. Meetings in premises may not exceed 50% of the capacity of the premises or a maximum of 150 people. Burials, a maximum of 25 participants. If the cause of death is Covid-19, a maximum of 15 participants. The use of masks and social distancing is compulsory. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020155537/https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/angola-luanda/current/news/observations-on-the-state-of-emergency-that-has-been-in-place-in-angola-since-00.00-on-march-27-2020/ " Angola,AGO,20201009,C5: Close public transport,1,1," The state of Public Calamity , from the stricter State of Emergency, has now been extended from 9th of October to 7th of November. Public transport may operate at 75 percent capacity in Luanda and other provinces between 06:00 and 22:00. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020152701/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/387691/angola-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-public-calamity-and-sanitary-cordon-in-luanda-through-november-7-update-12" Angola,AGO,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1," The state of Public Calamity , from the stricter State of Emergency, has now been extended from 9th of October to 7th of November. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/387691/angola-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-public-calamity-and-sanitary-cordon-in-luanda-through-november-7-update-12" Angola,AGO,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201020155537/https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/angola-luanda/current/news/observations-on-the-state-of-emergency-that-has-been-in-place-in-angola-since-00.00-on-march-27-2020/" Angola,AGO,20201009,C8: International travel controls,4,," International flights resumed operations on September 21, however limited to official travel, diplomatic travel, medical evacuation, and repatriation of citizens. Business and leisure travel remain prohibited. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020155537/https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/angola-luanda/current/news/observations-on-the-state-of-emergency-that-has-been-in-place-in-angola-since-00.00-on-march-27-2020/ " Angola,AGO,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The use of a face mask is required in all public areas, including anytime you leave your house or hotel room, while using public transport, and in all establishments.??Face masks are not required if you are operating a vehicle alone or exercising outside between the hours of 5:30a.m. and 9p.m. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020165727/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Angola,AGO,20201014,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 14th October, the Provincial Directorate of Public Health reported a positivity rate among the tested students is 0.4 percent. The Secretary of State reported that of the 1,000 students tested at random on the 7th of october, in 10 schools in the province of Luanda, with 100 students in each school, 56 were reactive. Of this group, four had positive results and are being monitored by the Provincial Directorate of Public Health. SOURCE: http://web.archive.org/web/20201020133821/https://governo.gov.ao/ao/noticias/taxa-de-positividade-entre-alunos-e-de-0-4-por-cento/ " Angola,AGO,20201021,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Luanda — Angolan Government has published the list containing prices of COVID-19 tests, with rapid tests set for 6,000 Kwanzas. [...] For the RT-PCR test (the most reliable) in public health facilities, the Government set the cost-sharing at 75,000 kwanzas. Available data indicate that private clinics are charging 180, 000 kwanzas for RT-PCR tests. The presentation of the results of rapid tests and negative RT-PCR is mandatory for national and international trips, under the Decree on the Situation of Public Disaster. As part of the new measures contained in this legal instrument, running until 7 November, the Government has created two testing regimes. One on its own initiative (cost-sharing) and on the initiative of the health authorities (free of charge). [...] In his recent State-of-the-Nation Speech, the President of Republic, João Lourenço, announced that the country will soon triple its capacity from 4,000 to 13,000 tests per day, in response to the increase in the number of daily Covid-19 cases. According to João Lourenço, the country will manage to perform 7, 000 RT-PCR tests and six thousand serological tests daily. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202165529/https://allafrica.com/stories/202010210452.html" Angola,AGO,20201023,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the US Embassy, Anyone arriving in Angola must present proof of a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test; passengers may take the test up to 72 hours prior to travel. Arriving passengers must re-test within seven days of arrival and be released by the health authorities in order to leave quarantine.  Travelers will generally be allowed to quarantine at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020165727/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The benefits are still in effect as per imf, so marking it as 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201031113943/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20201101,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201117170900/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Access to beaches, public swimming pools, and all naval clubs is prohibited through November 22, 2020. Secondary schools and universities are permitted to hold in-person classes, while classes for primary-school aged students remain suspended." Angola,AGO,20201101,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201117170900/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ The use of a face mask is required in all public areas, including anytime you leave your house or hotel room, while using public transport, and in all establishments. Face masks are not required if you are operating a vehicle alone or exercising outside. Individual and group exercise is permitted between the hours of 5:30a.m. to 7:30a.m. and then again between the hours of 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Groups exercising together are limited to no more than five people. Everyone is encouraged to adhere to social distancing. Health centers and hospitals are fully operational. Restaurants are limited to 50 percent capacity and can seat guests between the hours of 6a.m. and 4p.m. and can offer take out between the hours of 6a.m. and 10p.m. Stores, including supermarkets, are open until 8p.m.? Museums and monuments, movie theaters, cultural and art fairs, libraries, and media centers are open but limited to 50 percent capacity. Religious activities are limited to four days a week with no more than 50 percent capacity or 150 people and are limited to a maximum duration of 2 hours if held in enclosed spaces." Angola,AGO,20201101,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201117170900/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Access to beaches, public swimming pools, and all naval clubs is prohibited through November 22, 2020. Secondary schools and universities are permitted to hold in-person classes, while classes for primary-school aged students remain suspended. " Angola,AGO,20201101,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Health centers and hospitals are fully operational. Restaurants are limited to 50 percent capacity and can seat guests between the hours of 6a.m. and 4p.m. and can offer take out between the hours of 6a.m. and 10p.m. Stores, including supermarkets, are open until 8p.m.? Museums and monuments, movie theaters, cultural and art fairs, libraries, and media centers are open but limited to 50 percent capacity. Religious activities are limited to four days a week with no more than 50 percent capacity or 150 people and are limited to a maximum duration of 2 hours if held in enclosed spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201117170900/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20201101,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Health centers and hospitals are fully operational. Restaurants are limited to 50 percent capacity and can seat guests between the hours of 6a.m. and 4p.m. and can offer take out between the hours of 6a.m. and 10p.m. Stores, including supermarkets, are open until 8p.m.? Museums and monuments, movie theaters, cultural and art fairs, libraries, and media centers are open but limited to 50 percent capacity. Religious activities are limited to four days a week with no more than 50 percent capacity or 150 people and are limited to a maximum duration of 2 hours if held in enclosed spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201117170900/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20201101,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201117170900/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20201101,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201117170900/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Are there restrictions on interstate travel? ?Yes The Angolan government requires proof of a negative serological (rapid) COVID-19 test 72 hours prior to boarding domestic flights." Angola,AGO,20201101,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Is a negative?COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology)?required for entry?? Yes Anyone arriving in Angola must present proof of a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test; passengers may take the test up to 72 hours prior to travel. Arriving passengers must re-test within seven days of arrival and be released by the health authorities in order to leave quarantine. Travelers will generally be allowed to quarantine at home. Are?health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry?? Yes The Angolan Ministry of Interior extended the validity of all work, residence, and?temporary visas through December 31, 2020. International flights have resumed in a limited capacity. The following reasons for travel are permitted: Angolan citizens and foreign residents returning to their home; foreign professionals doing work in Angola; foreigners with a work visa; foreigners returning to their home country; official travel; cargo; humanitarian aid; medical emergencies; technical stops; and diplomatic personnel. The Angolan government requires a negative COVID test 72 hours prior to leaving the country; see below for information on testing. Land borders remain closed for all but commercial transport. Domestic flights between Luanda and the remainder of the country’s provinces resumed on September 14, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201117170900/https://ao.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Angola,AGO,20201101,E1: Income support,0,,"no data available " Angola,AGO,20201101,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"In contrast to earlier entries, no public information campaign regarding Covid-19 is currently being undertaken across the country. Politicans do warn about the dangers of the virus, that being said, I was not able to find e.g. a centralised online platform as for example with other african countries, let alone found information about other publich as well as organised campaigns." Angola,AGO,20201101,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Without prejudice to the provisions of this Order at specific areas, the correct use of masking is mandatory in closed public access spaces, in public transport, in educational establishments, in the street and market sales."" ""The use of a face mask in vehicles is compulsory.of school transport by all users, regardless of age"" ""It is not compulsory to engage in sporting activities with the use of a face mask.""" Angola,AGO,20201118,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Article 2.1 of Provisional Presidential Legislative Decree No. 1/20 of 18 March translated from Portuguese says: "". Public events such as religious cults, cultural, recreational, sporting, political, associative, tourist, private and any other activities are prohibited, with the gathering of more than 200 (two hundred) people"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200928115052/http://covid19.gov.ao/assets/arq_pdf/DecretoLegislativoPresidencial.pdf" Angola,AGO,20201118,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Article 2.5 of Provisional Presidential Legislative Decree No. 1/20 of 18 March translated from Portuguese says: ""It is especially recommended to observe strict hygiene rules, in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health, in the means of public transport passengers, such as buses, taxis, trains, airplanes and ships.""" Angola,AGO,20201118,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The borders of the Republic of Angola remain closed, with entries into and exits from national territory subject to the health control defined by the competent authorities, in accordance with the International Health Regulations and with the National Health Regulations."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201202150415/https://governo.gov.ao/fotos/frontend_1/gov_documentos/2020_dri_169__medidas_excepcionais_e_temporarias_3742179835f96a3aa662f8.pdf (Official decrete regarding Covid-19 restrictions)" Angola,AGO,20201118,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""The G20 group’s Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) has since April helped more than 40 developing world nations defer at least $5 billion in official debt payments. An extension is expected in coming days, though it might only be until the middle of 2021 rather than the end as debtor nations had hoped. ... It is set to receive $6.2 billion in debt relief over the next three years though, due to agreements with three of its major creditors."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123050159if_/https://uk.reuters.com/article/imf-worldbank-angola/update-1-extension-of-g20-debt-freeze-would-be-very-beneficial-angola-idUKL8N2H43RQ Additional info about narrow relief recipients from IMF: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123050241/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Angola,AGO,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The COVID-19 prevention and control measures in force, within the scope of the Presidential Decree on the Situation of Public Disasters, will be renewed for an additional period of 30 days, from Monday, November 23, until on the 22nd of December. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202145145/https://governo.gov.ao/ao/noticias/governo-actualiza-medidas-de-controlo-da-covid-19/ ""Among the measures outlined in the new Presidential Decree is the postponement of the resumption of primary school classes, initially scheduled for Monday, 26; the reduction to 50 percent of the workforce in all public and private institutions; and the reduction of the days of street sales and in the markets, from five to three days, namely Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201202145001/https://governo.gov.ao/ao/noticias/governo-actualiza-medidas/ " Angola,AGO,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The COVID-19 prevention and control measures in force, within the scope of the Presidential Decree on the Situation of Public Disasters, will be renewed for an additional period of 30 days, from Monday, November 23, until on the 22nd of December. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202145145/https://governo.gov.ao/ao/noticias/governo-actualiza-medidas-de-controlo-da-covid-19/ "" In the cases set out in the previous paragraphs, it recommends events take as little time as necessary, with with a view to reducing the period of exposure of people and, where possible, to opt for digital means of communication."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201202150415/https://governo.gov.ao/fotos/frontend_1/gov_documentos/2020_dri_169__medidas_excepcionais_e_temporarias_3742179835f96a3aa662f8.pdf (Official decrete regarding Covid-19 restrictions)" Angola,AGO,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1," The COVID-19 prevention and control measures in force, within the scope of the Presidential Decree on the Situation of Public Disasters, will be renewed for an additional period of 30 days, from Monday, November 23, until on the 22nd of December. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202145145/https://governo.gov.ao/ao/noticias/governo-actualiza-medidas-de-controlo-da-covid-19/ Activities and meetings held indoors must not exceed 50% of the room capacity, nor the maximum number of 150 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202150415/https://governo.gov.ao/fotos/frontend_1/gov_documentos/2020_dri_169__medidas_excepcionais_e_temporarias_3742179835f96a3aa662f8.pdf (Official decrete regarding Covid-19 restrictions) " Angola,AGO,20201123,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Urban and interurban public transport from passengers, both public and private, operate with up to 75% of its capacity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201202150415/https://governo.gov.ao/fotos/frontend_1/gov_documentos/2020_dri_169__medidas_excepcionais_e_temporarias_3742179835f96a3aa662f8.pdf (Official decrete regarding Covid-19 restrictions) " Angola,AGO,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""1. It is recommended that all citizens refrain from circulating on public and similar spaces and roads, and who remain at their homes, except for necessary and unavoidable journeys. 2. Abstaining from movement is particularly recommended or stay on the public highway from 10 pm to 5 am."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201202150415/https://governo.gov.ao/fotos/frontend_1/gov_documentos/2020_dri_169__medidas_excepcionais_e_temporarias_3742179835f96a3aa662f8.pdf (Official decrete regarding Covid-19 restrictions)" Angola,AGO,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"For boarding on domestic flights, it is compulsory to serological test presentation with negative result, carried out in the 72 hours preceding the journey, no authorisation being required ""1. It is recommended that all citizens refrain from circulating on public and similar spaces and roads, and who remain at their homes, except for necessary and unavoidable journeys. 2. Abstaining from movement is particularly recommended or stay on the public highway from 10 pm to 5 am."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201202150415/https://governo.gov.ao/fotos/frontend_1/gov_documentos/2020_dri_169__medidas_excepcionais_e_temporarias_3742179835f96a3aa662f8.pdf (Official decrete regarding Covid-19 restrictions)" Angola,AGO,20201123,E1: Income support,0,,"No statement of (new) income support to be found " Angola,AGO,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No statement of national debt relief to be found " Albania,ALB,20200214,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"First information about coronavirus put out on Institute for Public Health on 14th Feb. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529111706/http://www.ishp.gov.al/?s=koronavirusi&paged=18" Albania,ALB,20200225,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Albanians citizens arriving from high risk countries are required to contact relevant authorities and undergo testing. “Albanian citizens coming from China, Singapore, Iran, South Korea and Italy, designated as areas where there were cases of coravirus reported, by contacting emergency number 127 they directly receive instructions on how to act, while a full medical group wearing the necessary protective suits visits them and hands the patient a surgical mask, so that others do not get infected. They are then transferred to the infectious hospital, a sample is taken and sent to the Public Health Institute (PHI)”, Brataj explained. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528150233/https://balkaneu.com/albania-national-medical-emergency-center-hands-out-coronavirus-instructions-and-increases-hospital-budget/" Albania,ALB,20200308,H2: Testing policy,1,,"This data point is speculative - there is no source specifying when testing started or what is the testing and contact tracing protocol. The date and coding is based on assumptions - the first positive case was identified on 8 March 2020 and some sources mention that testing and contact tracing is poor." Albania,ALB,20200308,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"This data point is speculative - there is no source specifying when testing started or what is the testing and contact tracing protocol. The date and coding is based on assumptions - the first positive case was identified on 8 March 2020 and some sources mention that testing and contact tracing is poor." Albania,ALB,20200309,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 8 March, the Albanian Council of Ministers stopped all flights and ferries with quarantined areas of northern Italy until 3 April, halted all schools for two weeks, ordered cancellation of all large public gatherings, and asked sports federations to cancel scheduled matches. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528143137/https://tvklan.al/ndalohen-fluturimet-me-10-destinacione-drejt-italise/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200528143219/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-halts-schools-italy-flights-ferries-over-coronavirus-idUKKBN20W01E?il=0" Albania,ALB,20200309,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 8 March, the Albanian Council of Ministers stopped all flights and ferries with quarantined areas of northern Italy until 3 April, halted all schools for two weeks, ordered cancellation of all large public gatherings, and asked sports federations to cancel scheduled matches. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528143137/https://tvklan.al/ndalohen-fluturimet-me-10-destinacione-drejt-italise/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200528143219/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-halts-schools-italy-flights-ferries-over-coronavirus-idUKKBN20W01E?il=0" Albania,ALB,20200309,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"All public gatherings have been cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528144355/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321046/albania-authorities-suspend-educational-activities-nationwide-and-restrict-travel-to-italy-march-9-april-3-update-1" Albania,ALB,20200310,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"First official government communications aimed at raising awareness among the wider public dated 10 March 2020 Source: Institute of Public Health of Albania https://web.archive.org/web/20200529111706/http://www.ishp.gov.al/?s=koronavirusi&paged=18" Albania,ALB,20200311,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Order of the Minister of Health, effective as of 11 March 2020, to close gyms, sports centers, swimming pools, cultural and entertainment centers; provide in-person services only where these are essential. Source: Ministry of Health of Albania https://shendetesia.gov.al/11-mars-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid_19/" Albania,ALB,20200311,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All people arriving from high risk countries as designated by the WHO are required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Source: Ministry of Health of Albania. https://shendetesia.gov.al/11-mars-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid_19/" Albania,ALB,20200313,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport closed in several cities as of 13 March 2020, by an order of the Minister of Health and Social Protection. Sources: https://shendetesia.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Urdher-168-per-ndalim-kufizimin-e-levizjeve-me-mjetet-e-transportit.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200408062608/https://www.vizionplus.tv/nga-neser-pezullohet-sherbimi-i-transportit-publik-ne-tirane/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200427212500/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200528145415/https://www.tiranatimes.com/?p=144535" Albania,ALB,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Prime Minister Edi Rama announced a 72-hour curfew over the weekend, except for essential purposes such as to secure food and medicines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528145555/https://balkaninsight.com/2020/03/12/albania-close-factories-impose-curfew-in-war-against-new-coronavirus/" Albania,ALB,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Each family will how have from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for their designated shopper to spend 90 minutes visiting shops, banks and pharmacies once they receive permission via an app — four and a half hours longer than before. But at weekends, the lockdown will be in force from Friday evening until Monday morning, rather than starting at Saturday lunchtime. Police also began using drones on Monday to spot anyone going out during the hours of lockdown."" Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-relaxes-weekday-curfew-hours-toughens-weekend-lockdown-idUSKCN21V1WM" Albania,ALB,20200315,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Large public gatherings are cancelled as of 15 March 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200528144752/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323096/albania-borders-closed-as-of-march-16-due-to-covid-19-update-2" Albania,ALB,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of Sunday, March 15, at 00:00 (local time), all land borders with Albania have been closed until further notice as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Travel between Albania and Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece is prohibited, unless for the transportation of goods. The government previously announced on Friday, March 13, that maritime borders with Italy and Greece will be closed with the exception of freight vessels. Albania has also banned all air travel with Italy. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528150618/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323096/albania-borders-closed-as-of-march-16-due-to-covid-19-update-2" Albania,ALB,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Government imposes night time curfew starting Monday 16 March at 18:00. Starting Tuesday, March 17, citizens who don’t stay indoors after 18:00 hours and those who sit in public areas such as parks or other open spaces will be subject to fines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528145655/https://invest-in-albania.org/albania-to-impose-nightly-curfew/" Albania,ALB,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Government imposes night time curfew starting Monday 16 March at 18:00. Starting Tuesday, March 17, citizens who don’t stay indoors after 18:00 hours and those who sit in public areas such as parks or other open spaces will be subject to fines. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108135305/https://invest-in-albania.org/albania-to-impose-nightly-curfew/" Albania,ALB,20200319,E1: Income support,1,0,"""The first package adopted on March 19th through a normative act had support measures of Lek 23bn (1.4 percent of GDP) through a combination of spending reallocations, spending increases and sovereign guarantees to support affected businesses. The key measures are: (i) additional funding for health sector in the amount of Lek 3.5 billion (ii) Lek 6.5bn for the support of small businesses/self-employed that are forced to close activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic by paying them minimum salaries (up to two in the case of family businesses with unpaid family members), doubling of the unemployment benefits and social assistance layouts."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528151015/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20200320,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Announcing the measures, Rama said it would write off penalties on delayed electricity bill payments worth some $150 million, which would benefit 211,024 families, while taxes on company profits would be postponed until the second half. https://web.archive.org/web/20200329041658/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-albania/albania-budgets-370-mln-to-fight-coronavirus-and-help-economy-idUSL8N2BD5VH" Albania,ALB,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As of Monday, March 23, Albania implemented a 16-hour curfew amid growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. Individuals are only permitted to shop and go to work from 05:00 to 13:00 (local time), after which security forces will enforce the curfew. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528145759/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania-curfew/albanians-begin-life-under-daily-curfew-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-idUSKBN21A3LS" Albania,ALB,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As of Monday, March 23, Albania implemented a 16-hour curfew amid growing concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. Individuals are only permitted to shop and go to work from 05:00 to 13:00 (local time), after which security forces will enforce the curfew. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108135702/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania-curfew/albanians-begin-life-under-daily-curfew-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-idUSKBN21A3LS" Albania,ALB,20200323,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of 23 March 2020 Albania suspended all commercial flights to and from the country, allowing only flag carrier Air Albania to fly to Turkey and operate humanitarian flights. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528150618/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323096/albania-borders-closed-as-of-march-16-due-to-covid-19-update-2" Albania,ALB,20200324,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Health Minister Ogerta Manastirliu announced on Wednesday, April 1, that lockdown measures in place to combat the spread of coronavirus will stay in place until the outbreak is over. Cafes, schools, restaurants and other public venues are closed and a 16-hour curfew was imposed between 13:00 and 05:00 (local time) on Tuesday, March 24."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528143352/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328421/albania-government-extends-lockdown-measures-indefinitely-from-april-1-update-7" Albania,ALB,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On Monday, March 30, the Albanian government imposed an electronic ""exit permit"" that enables individuals to apply online for permission to leave their residence for various reasons such as for shopping at grocery stores, the pharmacy, or other urgent reasons. The exit approval can also be obtained via SMS to 55155; in the absence of the permit, individuals will be subject to fines. A 16-hour curfew remains in place nationwide, during which individuals are only permitted to shop for essential goods and go to work from 05:00 to 13:00 (local time), after which security forces will enforce the curfew. Emergencies are exempt from these measures. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528145857/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327791/albania-government-implements-exit-permit-march-30-update-6" Albania,ALB,20200401,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown extended indefinitely - until the end of coronavirus pandemic Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528144153/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-extends-lockdown-till-end-of-coronavirus-outbreak-idUSKBN21J6AZ" Albania,ALB,20200413,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Each family will how have from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for their designated shopper to spend 90 minutes visiting shops, banks and pharmacies once they receive permission via an app — four and a half hours longer than before. But at weekends, the lockdown will be in force from Friday evening until Monday morning, rather than starting at Saturday lunchtime. Police also began using drones on Monday to spot anyone going out during the hours of lockdown."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528145955/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-relaxes-weekday-curfew-hours-toughens-weekend-lockdown-idUSKCN21V1WM" Albania,ALB,20200414,E1: Income support,1,0,"""Albania will pay a one-off sum of 40,000 leke ($350.78) to 176,000 workers in businesses hurt by measures to contain the coronavirus"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528151247/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-albania/albania-to-pay-350-to-workers-of-businesses-hit-by-coronavirus-crisis-idUSKCN21W2ZO" Albania,ALB,20200415,E1: Income support,2,0,"""The second package adopted on April 15th includes (i) Lek 7bn (0.4 percent of GDP) fund to pay for a one-off transfer of Lk40,000 to employees of small businesses affected by the pandemic not covered in the first package, employees of large businesses laid off due to the pandemic, and employees in the tourism sector; (ii) a sovereign guarantee of Lek 15 billion (0.9 percent of GDP) to provide loans for working capital for the tourism sector as well as active processing exporting companies."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528151015/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 ""Measures taken for certain category of employees: Employees working for legal entities or sole entrepreneurs registered for CIT or as small businesses and having realized an annual turnover not exceeding ALL 14 million during 2019. Employees included under this category would be supported by payment of the minimum salary of ALL 26,000 per month. Measures for the self-employed: Self-employed individuals realizing an annual turnover not exceeding ALL 14 million and their family members working against no payment in the same business would be entitled to benefit the minimum salary of ALL 26,000 per each person."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528151630/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/albania-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Albania,ALB,20200415,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""Relieves for borrowings of entities and individuals The borrowings of entities and individuals facing difficulties during the situation created from the spread of COVID-19 will be postponed until 31 May 2020. To benefit from this relief measure the entities and individuals should communicate in advance with the lending financial institutions the inability to pay the loan installments due to the spread of COVID-19 situation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528151630/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/albania-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Albania,ALB,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings are restricted to no more than 2 citizens - see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427212500/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"People are to stay home unless for working in a sector listed allowed to go to work or otherwise for groceries and like essential needs. As of April 20th : ""While dusk to dawn curfew and limited hours for shopping will remain in place, pensioners were allowed out of their homes to walk on Saturday for the first time since the lockdown - also for limited hours, and one day only"" - See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427211821/https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-04-18/albania-re-opens-some-businesses-as-seeks-to-limit-coronavirus-hit-to-economy" Albania,ALB,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Travel between cities is strictly prohibited, citizens must stay in their home town - https://web.archive.org/web/20200427212500/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20200421,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Continued indefinite cancelling of public events and large gatherings - https://web.archive.org/web/20200427211227/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328421/albania-government-extends-lockdown-measures-indefinitely-from-april-1-update-7" Albania,ALB,20200421,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Albanian Ministry of Health, it seems as though the Institute of Public Health is testing all suspected cases, although I am not sure when this testing started. ""The Institute of Public Health, Laboratory of Virology, systematically continues to test all suspected cases, track contacts and test them for COVID-19 and is in the process of coming up with other quantities of tests"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140048/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/21-prill-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/" Albania,ALB,20200421,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"According to the Albanian Ministry of Health, it seems as though the Institute of Public Health is tracking contacts all suspected cases and testing them, although I am not sure when this testing started. ""the Institute of Public Health, Laboratory of Virology, systematically continues to test all suspected cases, track contacts and test them for COVID-19 and is in the process of coming up with other quantities of tests"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140048/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/21-prill-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/" Albania,ALB,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are closed util September with remaining classes being taught online https://web.archive.org/web/20200510130804/https://www.iscresearch.com/cornavirus-covid-19-update" Albania,ALB,20200504,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"According to the Albanian government daily update, as of today, taxi service is allowed throughout the territory, implementing the safety protocol with up to two passengers, members of the same family for long-distance travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526073158/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/4-maj-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/" Albania,ALB,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Dental clinics, hairdressers, barbershops and shops in shopping malls will be allowed to open with strict security measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526072526/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/11-maj-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/" Albania,ALB,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Albanian government announced that from today graduating senior high school students will return to school. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526073723/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/18-maj-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200526074647/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/19/c_139068486_2.htm " Albania,ALB,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars and restaurants will only allowed to serve people outdoors. Museums and libraries are now open. However, some sectors are still not back at work, for example some public transport is still not operational, and therefore I think that not all workplaces can be classed as open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526073723/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/18-maj-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/" Albania,ALB,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Easing of restrictions from today was announced by the government. In the green areas restriction of movement is completely lifted, and Fieri was added to the list of green areas. Movement in red areas is extended to 2100 hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526073723/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/18-maj-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/ " Albania,ALB,20200526,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Schools resumed only for high school graduates taking university admission exams and will resume for universities during the summer with fewer students per class."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200526,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Containment: As of 1 June, remain closed are: indoor bars and restaurants, swimming pools, theatres, cinemas and nightclubs, as well as indoor children's playgrounds."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200526,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Mass gatherings, weddings, conferences, public hearings or gatherings of all kinds remain banned."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200526,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No gatherings of more than two citizens are permitted. https://web.archive.org/save/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20200526,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"As of 1 June, remain closed are: public transportation. Taxis are allowed to carry 2 passengers from the same household, but Taxis are not public transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200526,E1: Income support,1,1,"Support to salaries and firm liquidity: USD 100 million, through the instrument of a sovereign guarantee, was allocated to companies that have difficulties in paying employee salaries. The government will support businesses who stopped working due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a benefit of not more than USD 14 000 by paying their employees the minimum wage, ALL 26 000. The self-employed will also receive the same amount. Median monthly salary in Albania is ALL 92, 300; Average salary as of Q4 2019 is ALL 53458 (http://web.archive.org/web/20201108183838/http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=3&loctype=1 ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200604191537/http://www.instat.gov.al/en/themes/labour-market-and-education/wages/publications/2019/wage-statistics-q4-2019/) Coding All workers because of the point around 'self-employed' https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200526,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 28 May, the Bank of Albania announced the temporary suspension of the payment of loan instalments for all categories of customers, for an additional period, from 1 June to 31 August 2020.It also suspended temporarily the creation of reserve funds for real estates obtained instead of the payment of loans until December 2020. As of 28 May, banks can restructure current loan agreements in order to find adequate solutions depending on borrowers’ solvency until 31 December 2020 without additional provisioning costs and without deteriorating the status of the borrowers. The current regulation and requirements related to the restructuring of loans will be in place for one more year until January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf " Albania,ALB,20200526,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Current COVID-19 situation: The Ministry of Health of Albania monitors and holds daily press conferences on the COVID-19 outbreak. The detailed and updated number of cases – including statistics on patients in remission, number of new cases, deaths and the total of positive tests for COVID-19 – is published daily on the Ministry’s website. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604182326/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200526,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Suspect cases (according to the WHO definition) are being tested for COVID-19. Contacts are being tested only in certain situations as indicated by local risk assessments. ( not updated since 22 May 2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20200604193928/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/albania/countrypage.aspx" Albania,ALB,20200526,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A ministerial order was issued to enforce the notification of COVID-19 related cases/probable cases/suspect cases by all health institutions in the country https://web.archive.org/web/20200604193928/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/albania/countrypage.aspx" Albania,ALB,20200601,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools resumed only for high school graduates taking university admission exams and will resume for universities during the summer with fewer students per class. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Curfew lifted of June 1st and As of 20 April, the government allowed economic activity to resume for 600 sectors such as agriculture and animal husbandry, food production, mining and textile industry as well as the fishing sector. On 27 April, a new wave of businesses was able to resume their activities, enabling 27 589 employees to return to work. These include different types of stores such as clothing stores, shoe and leather goods shops, furniture and household items stores, florist shops, lighting, electronic and telecommunications equipment stores. Taxi services are now allowed for a maximum of two passengers from the same family per car. On 11 May, driving schools, hairdressers, barbershops, dental clinics and stores in shopping malls were allowed to resume activity. On 18 May, bars and restaurants resumed activities only on the exterior of their facilities. Museums, art galleries and archaeological sites also opened on 18 May and individual sports training resumed in open areas. On 24 May, places of worship opened for all religions under the necessary restrictions"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf " Albania,ALB,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of 1 June, there is no longer a curfew in Albania. Cars are allowed to move freely in all of the country, as the separation between Green Zones (low risk) and Red Zones (high risk) was lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200601,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""On 1 June, Albania opened land borders with all neighbouring countries. Although Greece has not opened its borders yet, starting from mid-May the two countries agreed for around 10 000 Albanian agriculture seasonal workers to go work in Greece temporarily."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200612,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The Technical Committee of Experts decided to postpone for at least a week the opening of pubic transport, due to an increase in the number of people tested positive for Covid 19 over the last few days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615201131/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/komiteti-i-eksperteve-shtyhet-edhe-1-jave-hapja-e-transportit-publik/" Albania,ALB,20200612,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"AP reports the following for June 12th: ""Edi Rama urged Albanians Thursday to respect social distancing, wear masks and gloves, and observe other precautions. He said otherwise authorities might reintroduce measures enforced during the lockdown, when all borders, cafes, restaurants, and other places where people gather were closed for about two months."" Hence, rated as 1G from June 12 https://web.archive.org/web/20201002015531/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/albanias-prime-minister-threatens-return-to-lockdown-the-economy-falls-and-rises-the-dead-are-not-resurrected-2020-06-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20201015212659/https://www.thenationalherald.com/coronavirus/arthro/albanian_pm_warns_of_new_lockdown_as_cases_rise-434277/" Albania,ALB,20200616,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools remain closed for all except Kindergarten and High school students taking university admission exams. Universities will resume with fewer students per class in the summer. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"indoor bars, restaurants, swimming pools, theatres, cinemas and nightclubs remain closed. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF" Albania,ALB,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mass gatherings, weddings, conferences, public hearings or gatherings of all kinds remain banned. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF " Albania,ALB,20200616,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"http://archive.vn/wip/awauF" Albania,ALB,20200616,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport remains closed. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF" Albania,ALB,20200616,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 15 June - border opened between Albania and Greece, Vienna and Belgrade (EU residents only from Vienna). One 22 June - Tirana International Airport was allowed to start broad operations of regular international flights, and Maritime transport was allowed to resume for all international passenger transport lines. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF Arrivals at Albania International Airport are subject to screening and required to wear facemarks at all times. http://archive.vn/hM16q" Albania,ALB,20200616,E1: Income support,1,1,"http://archive.vn/wip/awauF" Albania,ALB,20200616,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"http://archive.vn/wip/awauF (found a note in the OECD report that payment of rent will be postponed for the months of April and May for small businesses, families that have stopped working due to COVID-19 situation, and students that moved back home during the pandemic) " Albania,ALB,20200616,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Suspect cases (according to the WHO definition) are being tested for COVID-19. Contacts are being tested only in certain situations as indicated by local risk assessments. Testing is initiated by the surveillance teams or the Emergency Medical Service. http://archive.vn/wip/SeEyv" Albania,ALB,20200616,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In Albania, the WHO definition of COVID-19 (https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/2020-03-20-surveillance.pdf?sfvrsn=e6be6ef1_2) is used with regard to suspect cases, probable cases, confirmed cases and contacts. Contact tracing is implemented by surveillance teams in all 12 regions of the country. http://archive.vn/wip/SeEyv" Albania,ALB,20200622,C8: International travel controls,2,,"One 22 June - Tirana International Airport was allowed to start broad operations of regular international flights, and Maritime transport was allowed to resume for all international passenger transport lines. http://archive.vn/wip/awauF Arrivals at Albania International Airport are subject to screening and required to wear facemarks at all times. Suspect cases All citizens who enter the territory of the Republic of Albania from areas affected by COVID-19 are obliged to be self-quarantined for a period of 14 days in the premises of their apartment, as a preventive measure for preventing the spread of infection. A special facility has been adapted for COVID-19 quarantine (Order No. 53/2 of the Minister of Health and Social Protection of 26 February 2020 ""On the establishment and operation of the quarantine service in designated facilities and Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 204 of 9 March 2020 ""On measures for the establishment of infrastructure for the quarantine service and for an additional fund in the approved budget of the Ministry of Defense""). http://archive.vn/wip/SeEyv" Albania,ALB,20200626,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Schools resumed only for high school graduates taking university admission exams and for universities during the summer with fewer students per class""https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200626,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of 24 June, remaining closed were: indoor bars and restaurants, swimming pools, theatres, cinemas and nightclubs, as well as indoor children's playgrounds. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200626,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," Mass gatherings, weddings, conferences, public hearings or gatherings of all kinds remain banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200626,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Mass gatherings, weddings, conferences, public hearings or gatherings of all kinds remain banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200626,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport country wide remains suspended. Taxis are operating as normal. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108133048/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus" Albania,ALB,20200626,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are currently no restrictions on movement within Albania. /web/20200706222214/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus" Albania,ALB,20200626,E1: Income support,1,1,"Support to salaries and firm liquidity: USD 100 million, through the instrument of a sovereign guarantee, was allocated to companies that have difficulties in paying employee salaries. The government will support businesses who stopped working due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a benefit of not more than USD 14 000 by paying their employees the minimum wage, ALL 26 000. The self-employed will also receive the same amount. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183631/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200706,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Residents living in Albania's capital Tirana started using public transport Monday after four months of interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to health authorities, mask-wearing is mandatory, the one-meter physical distance must be respected, and public transport vehicles should operate at a maximum of 70 percent capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715202936/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/06/c_139192409.htm" Albania,ALB,20200715,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"'On July 15 Minister of Health and Social Protection Ogerta Manastirliu announced that wearing a mask is mandatory in Albania for any individual in closed spaces to include: Public administration offices, Non-public administration, Public transport, offices, Staircases of apartment buildings, Elevators, Shopping malls, Shops, Supermarkets, Markets and other services. Non-compliance with this rule will result in a fine of 2,000 ALL.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Albanian government has decided to close down all night clubs and lounge bars, as coronavirus infections continue increasing. Businesses who fail to observe the ban will incur a fine ranging from 300,000 to 1 million ALL (€2400-€8000) and may even have their license suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727220953/https://exit.al/en/2020/07/20/albania-closes-night-clubs-as-coronavirus-cases-surge/" Albania,ALB,20200728,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy." Albania,ALB,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Appeal for protection from COVID-19 addressed to businesses The Ministry of Health and Social Protection appeals to businesses to correctly implement occupational safety protocols: disinfect the premises, perform regular ventilation, use masks or protective barriers in every service entity for citizens, as defined by the protocols of health authorities . Any violation will be considered dangerous to the health of citizens and as such will be punished according to applicable laws. Through the changes in the normative act, penalties are set for the subjects that exercise tourist activities in the beach stations, which break the rules, directly affecting the spread of SARS COV2 infection. A fine of 700,000 (seven hundred) thousand lek is foreseen and in case of recurrence, the closure of the activity is also foreseen, aiming to protect the health of tourists in the beach areas"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806141849/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/5-gusht-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/" Albania,ALB,20200728,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""A call to all citizens: Avoid mass gatherings in bars, pubs, and any kind of ceremony that poses a risk to health and becomes a source of spreading infection endangering the health of you, your parents, and your relatives."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806141849/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/5-gusht-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/" Albania,ALB,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""A call to all citizens: Avoid mass gatherings in bars, pubs, and any kind of ceremony that poses a risk to health and becomes a source of spreading infection endangering the health of you, your parents, and your relatives."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806141849/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/5-gusht-2020-informacion-i-perditesuar-per-koronavirusin-covid-19/" Albania,ALB,20200807,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools resumed only for high school graduates taking university admission exams and for universities during the summer with fewer students per class. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925115059/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Albania.pdf" Albania,ALB,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Lounge bars, pubs and night clubs are closed until further notice."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200817080250/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus" Albania,ALB,20200807,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200817080741/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20200807,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Public transport and taxis are operating as normal."" It no longer appears that the government is recommending any closure of public transport. Masks are required. http://web.archive.org/web/20200817080741/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200817080250/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus" Albania,ALB,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Previous policy still current. ""If you’re in Albania, you should adhere to instructions and follow the advice of the local authorities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200817080250/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus" Albania,ALB,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""There are currently no restrictions on movement within Albania' http://web.archive.org/web/20200817080250/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus" Albania,ALB,20200807,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Still current but with exceptions - land border with Montenegro remains closed http://web.archive.org/web/20200817080250/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/albania/staying-during-coronavirus" Albania,ALB,20200807,E1: Income support,1,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200817081551/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20200807,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Limited tax deferrals, however no other debt/contract relief found for households https://web.archive.org/web/20200817081551/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20200807,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"still current, daily statistics and update available on health ministry website https://web.archive.org/web/20200817083411/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/" Albania,ALB,20200807,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes found, still current " Albania,ALB,20200807,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes found, still current " Albania,ALB,20200818,C1: School closing,2,1,"'The Ministry of Education has announced that school will resume on 14 September.' https://archive.fo/eiCS5" Albania,ALB,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change recorded " Albania,ALB,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"'All cultural events and other large public gatherings in Albania are cancelled indefinitely.' last updated 24/08 https://web.archive.org/web/20200827151723/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change recorded. " Albania,ALB,20200828,C1: School closing,2,1,"'Pre-university schools will re-open on September 14, with preparations being made to use a combination of shifts and on-line learning.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200828175254/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Large gatherings continue to be banned and cinemas, theaters, night clubs and swimming pools remain closed. Wedding parties are not allowed, and funerals are restricted to family members. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Large gatherings continue to be banned and cinemas, theaters, night clubs and swimming pools remain closed. Wedding parties are not allowed, and funerals are restricted to family members. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20200828,C8: International travel controls,1,,"'There are no quarantine requirements for incoming visitors and tourists.' http://web.archive.org/web/20201108140139/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 'Albania has increased the number of medical personnel at all ports of entries. Enhanced screening and quarantine measures are being implemented' http://web.archive.org/web/20201108140404/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20200907,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Following an uptick in cases, Albanian authorities have prohibited the opening of nightclubs, discos, lounge bars and any kind of service of this nature indoors or outdoors, except restaurants. Failure to comply with this instruction from the authorities is punishable by a fine of 3,000,000 ALL and suspension of activity for a period of one year. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108131513/https://new.shendetesia.gov.al/ashpersohen-masat-manastirliu-ndalohen-klubet-e-nates-prioriteti-nr-1-mbrojtja-e-shendetit-te-qytetareve/" Albania,ALB,20200907,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"'All cultural events and other large public gatherings in Albania are cancelled indefinitely.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200922130102/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20200907,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," 'All cultural events and other large public gatherings in Albania are cancelled indefinitely.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200922130102/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/ 'Wedding parties are not allowed, and funerals are restricted to family members.' http://web.archive.org/web/20201108130923/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20200907,E1: Income support,1,1,"'A third smaller support package was adopted on August 13, providing an additional minimum wage to public transport workers who resumed work one month later than the rest.' http://web.archive.org/web/20201108184132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20200907,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108184132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20200907,H2: Testing policy,2,,"'Currently, in order to be tested for COVID-19 one must have symptoms.' http://web.archive.org/web/20201108140404/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20200907,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change." Albania,ALB,20200914,C1: School closing,2,1,"Pre-university schools re-opened on September 14 classes divided in smaller groups and multiple shifts to ensure physical distancing. Universities will start on November 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027141431/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20200923,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change." Albania,ALB,20200923,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change." Albania,ALB,20200923,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change." Albania,ALB,20200923,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Albania,ALB,20200923,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No changes." Albania,ALB,20200923,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change." Albania,ALB,20200923,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change." Albania,ALB,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Large gatherings continue to be banned and cinemas, theaters, night clubs remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027141431/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20201006,C1: School closing,2,1,"Pre-university schools re-opened on September 14 classes divided in smaller groups and multiple shifts to ensure physical distancing. Universities will start on November 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027141431/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Large gatherings continue to be banned and cinemas, theaters, night clubs remain closed. Wedding parties are not allowed, and funerals are restricted to family members."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027141431/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Starting October 15, wearing a mask in all indoor and outdoor areas is mandatory for any individual 11 years old and above. Non-compliance with this rule may result in a fine up to 3,000 ALL. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108140404/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Starting October 15, wearing a mask in public areas, indoors and outdoors, for any individual 11 years old and above is mandatory. Non-compliance with this rule may result in a fine up to 3,000 ALL. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021080153/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20201017,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Starting October 15, wearing a mask in public areas, indoors and outdoors, for any individual 11 years old and above is mandatory. Non-compliance with this rule may result in a fine up to 3,000 ALL. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021080153/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/ " Albania,ALB,20201021,C1: School closing,2,1,"Pre-university schools re-opened on September 14 classes divided in smaller groups and multiple shifts to ensure physical distancing. Universities will start on November 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027141431/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20201021,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy changes." Albania,ALB,20201021,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes." Albania,ALB,20201021,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy changes." Albania,ALB,20201021,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy changes." Albania,ALB,20201021,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes." Albania,ALB,20201021,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes." Albania,ALB,20201021,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change." Albania,ALB,20201021,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes." Albania,ALB,20201021,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes." Albania,ALB,20201021,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Starting October 15, wearing a mask in public areas, indoors and outdoors, for any individual 11 years old and above is mandatory. Non-compliance with this rule may result in a fine up to 3,000 ALL. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021080153/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20201026,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change - universities due to open from 01-Nov-2020." Albania,ALB,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201026,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201026,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change." Albania,ALB,20201026,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201026,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201026,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201026,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201026,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201026,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201026,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201101,C1: School closing,1,1,"Universities were due to open from 01-Nov-20, but will now only have online teaching until the end of November (at the earliest). https://web.archive.org/web/20201127082159/https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-situation-in-albanien.html" Albania,ALB,20201101,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201101,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201101,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201101,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201101,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201105,E1: Income support,1,1,"Still current. 'A third smaller support package was adopted on August 13, providing an additional minimum wage to public transport workers who resumed work one month later than the rest.' http://web.archive.org/web/20201108184132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Albania,ALB,20201105,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current." Albania,ALB,20201105,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Still current." Albania,ALB,20201105,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Still current." Albania,ALB,20201105,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Starting October 15, wearing a mask in all indoor and outdoor areas is mandatory for any individual 11 years old and above. Non-compliance with this rule may result in a fine up to 3,000 ALL. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108140404/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/" Albania,ALB,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars, Restaurants, Fast Food, and other similar activities are prohibited from operating between 10:00pm and 6:00am, except for delivery services. https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/ (Wayback Machine giving errors when saving)" Albania,ALB,20201112,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Public movement is restricted during the hours between 10:00pm and 6:00am; except for work reasons, health care emergencies, or urgent needs. e-Albania portal must be used for special permission to move during this time. https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/ (Wayback Machine giving errors when saving)" Albania,ALB,20201112,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Public movement is restricted during the hours between 10:00pm and 6:00am; except for work reasons, health care emergencies, or urgent needs. e-Albania portal must be used for special permission to move during this time. https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/ (Wayback Machine giving errors when saving)" Albania,ALB,20201112,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201112,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201113,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201113,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201113,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Starting November 17, 2020: The Ministry of Health announced restrictions for indoor and outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people until further notice. The measure includes a wide range of activities, such as: conferences/meetings, political gatherings, holiday parties, wedding ceremonies, or funerals. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119083037/https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/ " Albania,ALB,20201120,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201120,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201127,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201204,C1: School closing,1,1,"Universities will continue with online classes and things are not expected to change in December. See Albanian Daily News, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201209231308/https://albaniandailynews.com/news/pm-reveals-why-universities-remain-closed-1-1" Albania,ALB,20201204,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Albania,ALB,20201204,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Albania,ALB,20201204,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change" Albania,ALB,20201204,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change" Albania,ALB,20201204,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change" Albania,ALB,20201204,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Albania,ALB,20201204,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201204,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201204,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201204,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201204,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201204,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change." Albania,ALB,20201204,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Following his meeting with the head of Pfizer in the US, Prime Minister Edi Rama has announced that he has “opened a communication channel” with the company, and promised that Albanians will begin vaccination within February. https://web.archive.org/web/20201211185329/https://exit.al/en/2020/12/09/albanian-prime-minister-promises-vaccination-to-begin-in-february-following-meeting-with-pfizer-executive/" Andorra,AND,20200302,H2: Testing policy,1,,"'A 20 year-old man with mild symptoms who was recently in Italy is the first coronavirus case registered in Andorra, the government announced on Monday. [...] The tests conducted have shown a positive infection'. http://web.archive.org/web/20200323171948/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-andorra/a-20-year-old-man-is-andorras-first-coronavirus-case-idUSL5N2AR92V" Andorra,AND,20200311,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Andorran authorities on 11 March 2020 introduced recommendations to wear a mask in public communal spaces. Web Link: https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11297-es-decreten-mesures-excepcionals-per-la-situacio-d-emergencia-sanitaria-produida-pel-covid-19" Andorra,AND,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Prime Minister announces a series of emergency measures on 13 March. These include the closure of leisure establishments, as well as the cancellation of upcoming public events for Constitution Day. But it does not seem to include a broad cancellation of all public events. http://web.archive.org/web/20200427181246/https://www.govern.ad/cap-de-govern/item/11305-missatge-del-cap-de-govern-a-la-poblacio-davant-la-situacio-excepcional-per-coronavirus" Andorra,AND,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Prime Minister announced a series of emergency measures on 13 March. These included orders to close many industries and sectors (including all leisure establishments), as well as orders to cancel the upcoming Constitution Day events. But it does not seem like they are requiring citizens to isolate at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200427181246/https://www.govern.ad/cap-de-govern/item/11305-missatge-del-cap-de-govern-a-la-poblacio-davant-la-situacio-excepcional-per-coronavirus" Andorra,AND,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The Prime Minister announced a series of emergency measures on 13 March, but there are no restrictions on internal movement within the principality (which is less than 500 square kilometres, anyway). http://web.archive.org/web/20200427181246/https://www.govern.ad/cap-de-govern/item/11305-missatge-del-cap-de-govern-a-la-poblacio-davant-la-situacio-excepcional-per-coronavirus" Andorra,AND,20200313,E1: Income support,2,1,"Government has a comprehensive policy for the broad protection of income through employment regulations, unemployment and social security during the pandemic. ""(i) Half of these hours will be paid by the company as paid leaves. (ii) The other half will be paid as well, but the worker will have to offset them as it is indicated below: (a) With extra hours and days-off during the working year. In this case, the consent of the worker is not necessary. (b) With extra hours and days-off from the working year, within 3 months from the first day of the next month when the suspension is over. In this case, the consent of the worker is necessary; and (c) With a maximum of 50%of holidays generated during the current year."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.caseslacambra.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CL-Monographic-Act-of-exceptional-and-urgent-measures_Covid-19.pdf" Andorra,AND,20200314,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On 13 March, the PM announced new exceptional measures to commence the following day ""close all leisure and leisure establishments, gyms, bars, restaurants and all commercial establishments, with the exception of those that sell basic necessities"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200428152244/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11305-missatge-del-cap-de-govern-a-la-poblacio-davant-la-situacio-excepcional-per-coronavirus" Andorra,AND,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Government decided to close all schools, kindergartens and the University from Monday (16 March 2020) onwards. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200317022626/https://www.diariandorra.ad/noticies/nacional/2020/03/12/l_hospital_ailla_dues_persones_mes_per_sospites_haver_infectat_amb_malaltia_158460_1125.html" Andorra,AND,20200322,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"within the framework of the Òmnibus Law, it has announced a 60 million item in interest-free loans for companies so that they can meet operating expenses, such as the payment of wages, and another 70 million in interest zero to pay the installments of mortgages and credits contracted with financial entities. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.lavanguardia.com/politica/20200322/4826164768/andorra-inyectara-200-millones-al-tejido-productivo-por-crisis-del-covid-19.html" Andorra,AND,20200325,C1: School closing,3,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200610112047/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/326681/andorra-domestic-restrictions-extended-march-25-update-1" Andorra,AND,20200325,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"public transport is operating at a reduced capacity ie. 33% capacity and also with a reduction in regular hours. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.govern.ad/preguntes-coronavirus" Andorra,AND,20200325,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government has a coordinated public health information campaign including COVID FAQs, health advisories and briefings https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.govern.ad/" Andorra,AND,20200327,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Set up a platform to help track cases: https://www.europapress.es/catalunya/andorra-01111/noticia-andorra-crea-plataforma-web-ciudadana-refuerza-control-covid-19-20200327185847.html" Andorra,AND,20200404,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Andorran government announces on 4th April that it will carry out antibody testing on the entire population in order to understand the total degree of immunity. NB: 1) It is unclear when this policy is to be implemented; 2) This is antibody testing rather than PCR testing, which is why the value of the indicator does not change. http://web.archive.org/web/20200416091143/https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20200404/48304689306/andorra-prueba-covid19-coronavirus-toda-poblacion.html" Andorra,AND,20200408,C8: International travel controls,3,,"France and Spain have closed their borders, leaving people in Andorra locked in: https://www.lugaresdenieve.com/?q=es/noticia/francia-blinda-las-fronteras-partir-de-este-miercoles" Andorra,AND,20200414,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"From April 10 there is a minor change in the reduced schedule of express buses. Public transit still operating reduced capacity and night buses are cancelled until further notice. https://web.archive.org/save/https://bus.ad/reduccio-frequencies-linies-regulars/" Andorra,AND,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. As for the school year, the minister has announced that the planned schedule is being maintained. Thus, he recalled the words of the head of government, Xavier Espot, who said that it would be very difficult to return to the classroom before June 1. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11447-educacio-suspen-les-proves-oficials-de-batxillerat-i-qualificara-els-alumnes-amb-els-resultats-del-tercer-semestre" Andorra,AND,20200418,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Will test population for antibodies: https://www.elperiodico.com/es/sociedad/20200418/andorra-test-anticuerpos-coronavrirus-77000-habitantes-7932674" Andorra,AND,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 20 April the government will begin a pilot test of ""phase 1"" of their exit strategy, which involves re-opening some non-essential sectors such as real estate and textile making. http://web.archive.org/web/20200427174636/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11440-el-govern-preveu-una-represa-progressiva-de-l-activitat-amb-una-primera-fase-que-incloura-aquells-sectors-que-facilitin-el-confinament-i-la-venda-en-linia" Andorra,AND,20200422,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In Andorra, it is recommended to reduce mobility as much as possible, both nationally and internationally. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.govern.ad/" Andorra,AND,20200509,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://www.govern.ad/images/stories/Coronavirus/imatges/COMUNICAT_Educacio-COVID19.pdf See Decree of 30-4-2020 by which additional exceptional measures are adopted for the health emergency situation caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, opening some commercial activities. Section M https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032059/Documents/Annex%201%20fase%202_GD20200430_17_01_26.pdf (Apologies, the websites cannot be archived)" Andorra,AND,20200509,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Decree of 30-4-2020 by which additional exceptional measures are adopted for the health emergency situation caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, opening some commercial activities https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032059/Pagines/GD20200430_17_01_26.aspx https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032059/Documents/Annex%202%20fase%202_GD20200430_17_01_26.pdf (Apologies, the websites cannot be archived)" Andorra,AND,20200509,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The Government RECOMMENDS against people visiting family, friends and neighbours (see 15) and against hanging out with people on the street (see 12). They state that ""It is necessary to prioritize that people go out alone, although they can do so accompanied but only by their cohabitants at home in groups of up to five people"". https://www.govern.ad/preguntes-coronavirus" Andorra,AND,20200509,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is working but with a reduction to one third of its capacity and also with a reduction in their schedule. People should travel only if necessary, wearing face masks and observing social distancing measures. Disinfection protocols for the vehicles are in place. https://www.govern.ad/preguntes-coronavirus (see 21) https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032054/Pagines/GV20200421_20_39_24.aspx" Andorra,AND,20200509,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Although I could not find a policy document referring to the confinement, in the Government's website there are news from April where the Minister of Health urges the population to continue with confinement. https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11384-martinez-benazet-insta-a-la-poblacio-a-continuar-amb-el-confinament-per-evitar-la-propagacio-del-coronavirus (Apologies, the website cannot be archived) Also, in the FAQ section of the same official website it is stated that people can leave their houses to make essential purchases (only one person per household), to exercise and to walk their dogs (complying with current regulations) https://www.govern.ad/preguntes-coronavirus" Andorra,AND,20200509,E1: Income support,2,1,"The government plans to allocate up to 120 million euros to workers' wages concerned by a temporary suspension of the employment contract or by the reduction of the working day, which complements the contribution of companies. See ""MESURES ECONÒMIQUES I SOCIALS EXCEPCIONALS I URGENTS PER PAL·LIAR LA CRISI PROVOCADAPER L’EMERGÈNCIA SANITÀRIA"". Pages 6-8. https://www.govern.ad/mesures-economiques-laborals-i-socials/assalariats https://web.archive.org/web/20200603110513/https://www.govern.ad/mesures-economiques-laborals-i-socials/assalariats" Andorra,AND,20200509,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Under certain conditions and if eligible, people can request: - 20% reduction in the amount of rent of their home - grant of the instalments corresponding to the mortgage or personal loans or an extension of the term repayment of these loans in order to finance the acquisition of their home or the acquisition of their own vehicle. - 100% reduction in rent for commercial activities that are suspended - 80-100% discount in electricity bills See ""MESURES ECONÒMIQUES I SOCIALS EXCEPCIONALS I URGENTS PER PAL·LIAR LA CRISI PROVOCADAPER L’EMERGÈNCIA SANITÀRIA"". Pages 10, 11 and 13. https://www.govern.ad/mesures-economiques-laborals-i-socials/assalariats (Apologies, the website cannot be archived)" Andorra,AND,20200509,H2: Testing policy,3,,"On April 29th, the Government launched a study which involves mass testing of the population. The study tests for ANTIBODIES and the PCR test will only be considered for: - those who test negative for antibodies but develop covid symptoms during the week after the test. - healthcare and other essential workers who test positive for the first antibodies test. In conclusion, the indication of the PCR test seems to be done based on the results of the serological test. I could not find any specific protocol for people who are not participating in the study. https://www.govern.ad/images/stories/Coronavirus/PDFs/Protocol_cribratge_serologic_20200429def.pdf (Apologies, the website cannot be archived)" Andorra,AND,20200511,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Decree of 11-5-2020 adopting additional exceptional measures for the health emergency situation caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus relating to the return to the Principality of persons after a stay abroad during the days of the health emergency. It states that people who return to Andorra are obliged to remain confined at home for a period of fifteen calendar days (there are exceptions). https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032063/Pagines/GD20200512_14_27_10.aspx (Apologies, the website cannot be archived)" Andorra,AND,20200513,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Government still requires people to stay at home but measures have been relaxed. People are allowed to go walking, running and to carry out sports activities in the mountains, such as hiking, running or fishing. They can choose between going out one hour every day or two hours on alternate days depending on the building numbers. Cycling as a means of transport is permitted. https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11518-s-amplien-les-excepcions-al-confinament-a-partir-d-aquest-dimecres" Andorra,AND,20200522,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools will reopen by June 2: https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20200527/481424921554/andorra-preve-el-retorno-a-las-aulas-el-dia-2-con-clases-reducidas.html" Andorra,AND,20200522,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Land arrival bans will start to be lifted from 1 June: https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/French-Andorran-border-to-start-reopening-deconfinement-travel" Andorra,AND,20200522,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Plan on testing entire population: https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/21/orderly-andorra-has-an-unusual-system-for-easing-lockdown-restrictions" Andorra,AND,20200602,C1: School closing,1,1,"Jake Lerner contributed. Previous news articles indicate gov't intent to open schools on 2 June (ie https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20200527/481424921554/andorra-preve-el-retorno-a-las-aulas-el-dia-2-con-clases-reducidas.html from previous note). A June 9th decree mentions social distancing measures in schools, and indicates that schools are already open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612003014/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11615-el-govern-decreta-l-aixecament-parcial-d-algunes-mesures-excepcionals-un-cop-establerta-la-represa-generalitzada-de-l-activitat " Andorra,AND,20200701,H1: Public information campaigns,0,,"""Phone 188 closes on July 1 with nearly 60,000 queries"" Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11659-el-telefon-188-tanca-l-1-de-juliol-amb-prop-de-60-000-consultes" Andorra,AND,20200707,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200715213913/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11520-la-bona-evolucio-epidemiologica-permet-la-reincorporacio-d-uns-3-300-treballadors-a-partir-del-dilluns ""health professions, hairdressers, barbershops and beauty salons, as well as veterinary consultations. It also adds the sale and purchase of the real estate sector and various activities of the manufacturing sector. In addition, publishing and graphics activities, advertising and brokerage agencies; and kindergartens will also be able to start providing service."" " Andorra,AND,20200707,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200716090024/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11716-el-govern-decreta-l-us-obligatori-de-mascaretes-com-a-mesura-preventiva-davant-la-covid-19 ""With regard to popular festivals (major festivals, etc ...), it has been agreed with the Comuns, that a collaboration between administrations will be established to analyze case by case and establish specific protocols.""" Andorra,AND,20200707,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""With regard to leisure, cultural and sports activities, or of any other type, they are allowed to be held as long as they do not exceed 50 people. In the case of higher capacity, the organizers must submit to the Ministry of Health a protocol detailing the measures intended to protect against SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200716090024/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11716-el-govern-decreta-l-us-obligatori-de-mascaretes-com-a-mesura-preventiva-davant-la-covid-19" Andorra,AND,20200707,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Decree measures are also established to protect public transport users and staff. Thus, it is stipulated that buses must operate in such a way that the capacity of 50% is respected and it is necessary for public transport users to wear a mask. At the same time it is described that extreme hygiene measures must be taken in all vehicles intended for public passenger transport, with special attention to the surfaces on which passengers and workers come into contact."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200716090024/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11716-el-govern-decreta-l-us-obligatori-de-mascaretes-com-a-mesura-preventiva-davant-la-covid-19" Andorra,AND,20200707,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Restrictions on elderly and nursing homes: ""the departures of residents are restricted to once a week, which must be done with a single family member and with a maximum duration of two hours. During these outings it will not be possible to have a meal outside or to go to spaces with a high concurrence of people. Visits by relatives to users of assisted living facilities are permitted in accordance with exceptional measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200716090024/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11716-el-govern-decreta-l-us-obligatori-de-mascaretes-com-a-mesura-preventiva-davant-la-covid-19" Andorra,AND,20200707,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No major changes noted since 07/07/2020" Andorra,AND,20200707,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The measures stipulated by the Andorrian government are as follows: There is no screening: ""There will be no health checks. You will only be required to maintain the hygiene and safety measures recommended by the health authorities."" There is also no quarantine for certain countries: ""As stipulated in Decree 15-06-2020, anybody who comes to Andorra from a European Union country or from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, United Kingdom, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican do not have to quarantine upon arrival in the Principality of Andorra. "" For other countries, there is mandatory quarantine: ""As of today, any people who come to Andorra from a region that the Ministry of Health considers to have a high risk of contagion (based on the recommendations of international authorities or the country’s epidemiological situation) will have to quarantine for fifteen days. Finally, any non-residents who come to Andorra from a country that is not in the EU or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, United Kingdom, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican, due to force majeure or health or humanitarian reasons justified by relevant documentation, will also have to quarantine."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200716163240/https://visitandorra.com/en/covid-19-in-andorra/faq-if-you-re-spending-a-few-days-in-andorra/ " Andorra,AND,20200707,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No major changes" Andorra,AND,20200707,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Andorra also conducted wide-ranging antibody tests (70,000 out of the 77,000 large population), and discovered several cases of active covid that could have infected others. Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11629-els-tests-d-anticossos-permeten-diagnosticar-78-positius-de-la-covid-19-que-podrien-haver-contagiat-unes-360-persones" Andorra,AND,20200707,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing based on anti-body tests: Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11629-els-tests-d-anticossos-permeten-diagnosticar-78-positius-de-la-covid-19-que-podrien-haver-contagiat-unes-360-persones" Andorra,AND,20200710,E1: Income support,2,1,"Further measures include income support for parents of dependent children: ""the self-employed who have resumed the activity can receive a benefit of a maximum of 1,083 euros to take care of children under 14 or with a disability as long as the educational and extracurricular leisure centers do not carry out the activity normally."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200716164539/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11622-el-govern-aprova-el-reglament-del-permis-retribuit-d-autonoms-per-tenir-cura-de-fills-a-carrec" Andorra,AND,20200711,E1: Income support,2,1,"The government of Andorra recently stated that they would also pay temporarily suspended workers and workers who's working days had been reduced. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200716163702/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11630-el-govern-inicia-el-procediment-del-pagament-de-les-prestacions-per-stct-o-rjl-dels-treballadors-d-empreses-pendents-de-regularitzar-la-seva-situacio" Andorra,AND,20200715,C1: School closing,1,1,"Silvia Shen contributed. Schools are predicted to open on the 1st of June"", no contradictory information has since been received, so presumably, schools did reopen. Link: https://sites.google.com/educand.ad/infoeducacio/calendariescolar?authuser=0 Press release from govt of Andorra: /web/20200715202015/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11643-el-cribratge-a-les-escoles-permet-aillar-una-alumna-afectada-per-covid-19-que-era-asimptomatica Screening was enforced in a school to isolate a student with coronavirus, so clearly schools are open and running. " Andorra,AND,20200715,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On 15 July 2020 Andorran authorities made it a legal requirement for anyone over the age of 10 to wear a mask in public spaces, and those who don't comply with the new rules could face a €100 fine, and up to €1,001 for repeated offenses. ""Així doncs, tenint en compte que les mascaretes són una mesura eficaç a l’hora d’evitar la transmissió del nou coronavirus, es decreta la seva utilització obligatòria en la via pública i en espais –tant tancats com oberts– d’ús públic amb independència del manteniment de la distància mínima de seguretat d’1,5 metres. L’obligatorietat concerneix a totes les persones d’edat igual o superior als 10 anys, si bé és recomanable en infants de 6 o més anys."" Web Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200914133747/http://www.radioseu.cat/noticies/el-govern-dandorra-decreta-l2019us-obligatori-de-mascaretes-com-a-mesura-preventiva-davant-la-covid-19" Andorra,AND,20200721,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to updated regulations, 'For events (concerts, plays, conferences) that take place in an auditorium, the current regulations established by the Ministry of Health must be applied.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200817194442/https://www.govern.ad/images/stories/Coronavirus/PDFs/Instruccions_actes_20200721-def-AL.pdf" Andorra,AND,20200722,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Government approved this Wednesday, at the proposal of the Minister of Social Affairs, Housing and Youth, Víctor Filloy, the Regulations for the creation of the Commission for Social and Health Monitoring (COSS), which defines the nature, functions and composition of this new organism. Although the Government already has a procedure in place to deal with new cases of COVID-19, it is necessary to strengthen the coordination of all preventive measures, especially those aimed at protecting the most vulnerable people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727203137/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11733-s-aprova-la-creacio-de-la-comissio-de-seguiment-sociosanitari-per-reforcar-la-coordinacio-de-les-accions-preventives-davant-la-covid-19" Andorra,AND,20200729,C8: International travel controls,2,,"'The Council of Ministers has approved, at the proposal of the head of Health, Joan Martínez Benazet, to lift the restrictive measures that until now only allowed those from abroad (with the exception of the states of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco , Norway, the United Kingdom, San Marino, Switzerland and the Vatican) travel to the Principality for reasons of force majeure. Thus, they are now allowed to enter as long as they maintain a home confinement for fifteen calendar days.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200817194122/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11756-els-procedents-de-l-estranger-excepte-els-de-la-ue-i-paisos-assimilats-poden-visitar-a-andorra-pero-amb-confinament-domiciliari" Andorra,AND,20200729,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The portfolio holder recalled that the country's strategy is rapid screening - anyone suspected of having been in contact with the disease can ask for a diagnostic test on 821955 - and tracking. In this regard, he confirmed that about 300 diagnostic tests are currently being performed daily and the number of available trackers continues to increase and now exceeds one hundred. https://web.archive.org/20200729111541/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11752-salut-realitza-300-proves-diagnostiques-diaries-per-cribrar-positius-per-la-covid-19" Andorra,AND,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no changes observed " Andorra,AND,20200819,H2: Testing policy,2,,"COVID-19 counselling services per telephone are resumed again, after initial difficulties. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827064747/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11785-es-reforca-l-atencio-telefonica-per-demanar-cita-per-tal-de-realitzar-les-proves-diagnostiques" Andorra,AND,20200824,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Government is working on the proactive detection of COVID-19 cases Spokesman Eric Jover said on Monday that the government was working to proactively detect positive cases of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus with the aim of ""selectively identifying infected people"". Jover recalled that the Ministry of Health is carrying out different screenings in the professional sectors of the country that will be complemented by the study of the educational community, as well as with the voluntary tests of citizens who on their own initiative request a diagnostic analysis. https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11792-el-govern-treballa-en-la-deteccio-proactiva-de-casos-de-la-covid-19" Andorra,AND,20200827,C1: School closing,1,1,"Annalena Pott contributed. No changes observed. " Andorra,AND,20200921,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On September 18, ""The Minister of Health, Joan Martínez Benazet, has presented the Decree approved today by the Government in relation to the health emergency situation due to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and which will enter into force on Monday 21 September. Martínez Benazet has advanced that the new text will limit family groups and also social activities to a maximum of 10 people, given the importance of reducing social interaction and not leaving cohabiting nuclei. In leisure, cultural and sports activities, the limit is maintained at 50 people and, when this figure is exceeded, it will continue with the activation of specific protocols."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927103231/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11886-les-autoritats-sanitaries-demanen-reduir-la-interaccio-social (official press release)" Andorra,AND,20200921,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""On September 18, ""The Minister of Health, Joan Martínez Benazet, has presented the Decree approved today by the Government in relation to the health emergency situation due to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and which will enter into force on Monday 21 September. Martínez Benazet has advanced that the new text will limit family groups and also social activities to a maximum of 10 people, given the importance of reducing social interaction and not leaving cohabiting nuclei. In leisure, cultural and sports activities, the limit is maintained at 50 people and, when this figure is exceeded, it will continue with the activation of specific protocols."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927103231/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11886-les-autoritats-sanitaries-demanen-reduir-la-interaccio-social (official press release)" Andorra,AND,20200927,C1: School closing,1,1,"Inaara Sundargy contributed. Schools remain open. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927084646/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Andorra,AND,20201016,C1: School closing,2,1,"Seung Eun Yi contributed. At some schools (ex: The Andorran High School), classes are shut down when positive cases are detected. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021153738/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11988-el-govern-prorroga-les-mesures-temporals-davant-la-covid-19-i-impulsa-un-nou-paquet-d-ajudes-pels-establiments-afectats " Andorra,AND,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Extension of the order to close workplaces such as bars to only allow for deliveries and take-outs. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021153738/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11988-el-govern-prorroga-les-mesures-temporals-davant-la-covid-19-i-impulsa-un-nou-paquet-d-ajudes-pels-establiments-afectats " Andorra,AND,20201016,E1: Income support,2,1,"Monthly aid will be set again during the mandatory closure measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021153738/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/11988-el-govern-prorroga-les-mesures-temporals-davant-la-covid-19-i-impulsa-un-nou-paquet-d-ajudes-pels-establiments-afectats" Andorra,AND,20201022,C1: School closing,2,1,"Johannes Dommnich contributed. No change in policy " Andorra,AND,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy" Andorra,AND,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy, e.g. 13. Can I hold sporting events? National competitions and, as a general rule, international competitions are suspended. Exceptionally the latter can be performed if the Ministry of Health approves a specific protocol for the act. https://archive.vn/6vlLS#selection-595.0-601.197 " Andorra,AND,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restrictions tightened, meetings with family or friends are reduced to a maximum of 5 people. https://archive.vn/8jIb0 " Andorra,AND,20201022,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change in policy" Andorra,AND,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in policy" Andorra,AND,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy" Andorra,AND,20201022,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy. Source I checked: German foreign office website https://archive.vn/DpxMZ " Andorra,AND,20201022,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy https://archive.vn/lXgcs" Andorra,AND,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy https://archive.vn/lXgcs" Andorra,AND,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government's website has regular updates. They also have a Twitter account with regular updates. As well as a Facebook account. Cannot find information about traditional media. https://archive.vn/Z1BuN https://archive.vn/Zp9l5" Andorra,AND,20201022,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy" Andorra,AND,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy" Andorra,AND,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy" Andorra,AND,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Minister of Foreign Affairs reminded how citizens must follow guidelines when traveling, even though the borders remain open with neighboring countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101182322/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/12046-les-noves-mesures-temporals-per-reduir-els-contagis-inclouen-la-mascareta-obligatoria-a-les-escoles-a-partir-dels-8-anys" Andorra,AND,20201030,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy." Andorra,AND,20201116,C1: School closing,2,1,"Seung Eun Yi contributed. No policy updates. " Andorra,AND,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In addition to the diagnostic tests performed in labs, citizens can be tested for antigens in private pharmacies and laboratories. In this case, ""the tests check if you are infected at that precise moment and have a shorter validity than the lab test, of one or two days"" according to the Minister of Health. The advantage is that the result is known in a few minutes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124035502/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/12098-la-pressio-al-sistema-sanitari-baixa-arran-del-seguiment-per-part-de-la-ciutadania-de-les-mesures-decretades" Andorra,AND,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy updates." Andorra,AND,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"There is another relaxation of COVID-related measures. Bars and cafes still allow maximum 2 people per table indoors, but now allow up to 4 people outdoors. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120181447/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/12131-les-agrupacions-en-terrasses-i-restaurants-i-les-reunions-de-treball-familiars-o-d-amics-passen-a-un-maxim-de-quatre-persones" Andorra,AND,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There is a small relaxation related to Covid-19 measures: family reunions or friends of more than four people from different households are banned (versus 2 in the past). https://web.archive.org/web/20201120181447/https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/12131-les-agrupacions-en-terrasses-i-restaurants-i-les-reunions-de-treball-familiars-o-d-amics-passen-a-un-maxim-de-quatre-persones" Andorra,AND,20201125,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open. https://archive.vn/5jXic With various safety measures in place. https://archive.vn/iOrmB " Andorra,AND,20201125,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201125,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change National competitions and, as a general rule, international competitions are suspended. Exceptionally, the latter can be carried out if the Ministry of Health approves a specific protocol for the event. https://archive.vn/me9s2#selection-601.0-601.202 " Andorra,AND,20201125,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201125,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201125,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201125,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change https://archive.vn/ccdhT " Andorra,AND,20201125,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201125,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201125,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201125,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201125,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201125,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Further extended opening hours for bars and cafes can open from 7am to 7pm, provided they take two one-hour breaks to ventilate interior spaces., one between 12noon and 1pm, the other 3pm to 4pm. Outdoor spaces can remain open during those break times. https://archive.vn/KN3oB Nightlife establishments remain closed, therefore still 2G. https://archive.vn/KN3oB " Andorra,AND,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change Additional info: regarding the ski resorts of Andorra, the minister reaffirmed the decision taken by the Government to postpone its opening until January 2021, in order to start the season and give continuity with the maximum possible health guarantees according to a principle of prudence https://archive.vn/FhT1m " Andorra,AND,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change Additional info: regarding the ski resorts of Andorra, the minister reaffirmed the decision taken by the Government to postpone its opening until January 2021, in order to start the season and give continuity with the maximum possible health guarantees according to a principle of prudence https://archive.vn/FhT1m " Andorra,AND,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Andorra,AND,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No information about vaccination programs found." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200123,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Rebuilt from previous: Dubai will screen passengers arriving on direct flights from China, the emirate's airport operator said on Thursday https://web.archive.org/web/20200421154048/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai/china-coronavirus-outbreak-dubai-to-screen-passengers" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"When did the UAE start contact tracing Covid-19 cases? Since the very first four cases of coronavirus were detected in the Emirates in late January. - exact date unknown therefore, coded as 1st February https://web.archive.org/web/20200430175534/https://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/coronavirus-the-contact-tracing-method-explained-1.1004887" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200224,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation issued a statement on Monday detailing a travel ban to Iran and Thailand following recent concerns on the new coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreaks in the aforementioned countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20200421153805/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/24/2/2020/uae-issues-travel-bans-to-iran-thailand-following-covid-19-outbreak-concerns.aspx#page=1" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200301,C1: School closing,2,0,"Nurseries required to close https://gulfnews.com/uae/coronavirus-uae-nurseries-in-a-tight-spot-as-students-dont-pay-fees-1.70420359" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200301,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Coronavirus: UAE federal employees to work fewer hours as nurseries close temporarily Working mothers may arrive two hours late or leave two hours before they finish normal working hours. Federal employees in the UAE have been granted flexible working hours as nurseries in the country closed temporarily in an effort to stay the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources issued a circular granting mothers working in UAE ministries and federal entities who have children in nurseries, flexible working hours, reported news agency, Wam, on Sunday. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902125250/https://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/coronavirus-uae-federal-employees-to-work-fewer-hours-as-nurseries-close-temporarily-1.986692" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200305,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Previous travel ban still in place, https://web.archive.org/web/20200421153805/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/24/2/2020/uae-issues-travel-bans-to-iran-thailand-following-covid-19-outbreak-concerns.aspx#page=1 but on 4th March United Arab Emirates (UAE) has told its residents, including British expats, not to travel anywhere abroad amid the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. The nation’s Health and Community Protection Ministry delivered the warning on 5 March, reports AP. Officials said that anyone who travelled abroad could face quarantine themselves upon their return. https://web.archive.org/web/20200421152357/https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/coronavirus-uae-dubai-travel-ban-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates-a9376916.html The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has urged citizens and residents to avoid traveling abroad due to the spread of COVID-19 in multiple countries. A statement issued by MoHAP today said that those who travel may face preventative measures upon their return to the UAE - at the discretion of competent authorities - including undergoing medical checks at the airport, and a 14-day home quarantine. Those who test positive will be transferred to a designated health facility for treatment and quarantine to ensure their safety and to avoid contact with others, the statement added. http://web.archive.org/web/20200421153546/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/5/3/2020/health-ministry-advises-public-not-to-travel-amid-global-coronavirus-outbreak.aspx " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200307,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Previous ban still in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20200421153805/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/24/2/2020/uae-issues-travel-bans-to-iran-thailand-following-covid-19-outbreak-concerns.aspx#page=1 But also new measures introduced on 4th March. United Arab Emirates (UAE) has told its residents, including British expats, not to travel anywhere abroad amid the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. The nation’s Health and Community Protection Ministry delivered the warning on 5 March, reports AP. Officials said that anyone who travelled abroad could face quarantine themselves upon their return. https://web.archive.org/web/20200421152357/https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/coronavirus-uae-dubai-travel-ban-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates-a9376916.html The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has urged citizens and residents to avoid traveling abroad due to the spread of COVID-19 in multiple countries. A statement issued by MoHAP today said that those who travel may face preventative measures upon their return to the UAE - at the discretion of competent authorities - including undergoing medical checks at the airport, and a 14-day home quarantine. Those who test positive will be transferred to a designated health facility for treatment and quarantine to ensure their safety and to avoid contact with others, the statement added. http://web.archive.org/web/20200421153546/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/5/3/2020/health-ministry-advises-public-not-to-travel-amid-global-coronavirus-outbreak.aspx " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200308,C1: School closing,3,1,"close schools for four weeks, hich started on March 8, as a precaution against the Covid-19 virus. Before classes resume on April 5, school premises will be thoroughly sterilised. The closure also applies to nurseries, which have been shut since March 1. https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/coronavirus-uae-schools-parents-adjust-to-month-long-closure-1.70151639" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200310,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Initially, you had to have symptoms and a travel history to be tested (https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/when-and-where-to-take-a-coronavirus-test-in-the-uae-1.70405120) and this is still stated as conditions on the Ministry of Health's website: https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/AwarenessCenter/Pages/COVID-19.aspx. Drive through test centers have been opening, but they are not open to the general public and you have to complete a health assessment to go (https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/coronavirus-3-new-drive-through-test-centres-to-open-in-dubai-1.70787395)" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200311,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"the UAE launches a website dedicated to awareness of the COVID-19 crisis http://archive.fo/9oRXW" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Recommended that all senior citizens stay at home unless absolutely necessary http://archive.fo/wip/z1nI2" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"The UAE government will be activating remote work for a segment of federal government employees, effective March 15 to March 26, and subject to renewal. The decision comes as a precautionary measure to the novel coronavirus and to safeguard the wellbeing of the community. Employees will be able to utilize the government’s technological systems and platforms to ensure business continuity. Remote work is applicable for pregnant women, mothers of children in G-9 and below with duties that do not necessitate physical presence at workplace, people of determination, those with respiratory problems and weak immune system, and employees aged 60 and above. Federal employees are expected to coordinate with their respective human resources department to ensure uninterrupted workflow. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902125543/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/13/3/2020/remote-work-activated-for-segment-of-federal-government-employees-effective-sunday-for-two-weeks.aspx#page=1" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"close schools for four weeks, hich started on March 8, as a precaution against the Covid-19 virus. Before classes resume on April 5, school premises will be thoroughly sterilised. The closure also applies to nurseries, which have been shut since March 1. https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/coronavirus-uae-schools-parents-adjust-to-month-long-closure-1.70151639. Addressing the video conference on the distance learning issue, Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, said most of the universities and schools are now applying the e-learning system after up to 1,196 training workshops have been organised on how to operate the system by launching pilots at a number of schools. ''Some 508 principals have been trained and now we have 620-e-learning enabled schools,'' he explained. On school bus safety measures, the minister noted that more than 4,950 drivers and 5,171 attendants and escorts have been trained on safety protocols to handle emergencies and apply precautionary measures. ""We have also 667 highly trained nursing professionals to deal with any potential case in the school community,'' he concluded. https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/16/3/2020/mohamed-bin-zayed-updated-on-coronavirus-containment-efforts.aspx#page=1. As part of the preventive and precautionary measures aimed at maintaining safety of students and in line with the efforts made to contain the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19, the Ministry of Education has announced a four-week closure of all public and private schools and higher education institutions across the UAE, starting Sunday. https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/3/3/2020/education-ministry-announces-early-4-week-spring-vacation-starting-sunday.aspx#page=1" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," https://web.archive.org/web/20200902130721/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/16/3/2020/uae-temporarily-suspends-prayers-in-all-places-of-worship-for-four-weeks.aspx Monday, March 16, 2020 The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments have decided to temporarily suspend prayers in all places of worship across the nation, effective today at 9 p.m. local time on the 16th of March, for a period of four weeks out of concern for public safety. The decision, taken in coordination with federal and local health and religious authorities, including the UAE Fatwa Council and Ministry of Health and Prevention, comes within the framework of the precautionary measures adopted by the UAE to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. The decision will be reviewed and re-assessed after four weeks, the two authorities said." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200317,C1: School closing,3,1,"close schools for four weeks, hich started on March 8, as a precaution against the Covid-19 virus. Before classes resume on April 5, school premises will be thoroughly sterilised. The closure also applies to nurseries, which have been shut since March 1. https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/coronavirus-uae-schools-parents-adjust-to-month-long-closure-1.70151639" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Updated: country’s civil aviation authority indefinitely suspended flights to and from Lebanon, Turkey, Syria and Iraq from March 17. This is not the full ban but a targeted ban for specific countries. http://web.archive.org/web/20200421154710/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-emirates-culture/uae-cancels-events-flights-as-central-bank-announces-coronavirus-fiscal-plan-idUKKBN2110GC" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority have urged the public to temporarily delay all wedding receptions and social activities in all wedding venues, including halls in hotels and at home, effective Wednesday, the 18th of March, for a period of four weeks. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902130918/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/16/3/2020/ministry-of-health-disaster-management-authority-call-for-temporary-delay-of-wedding-receptions-effective-wednesday.aspx Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has announced all events hosted by hospitality and entertainment destinations in Dubai to be suspended until the end of March to limit large public gatherings, from concerts and night clubs to wedding functions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902130959/https://en.vogue.me/news-3/uae-initiatives-curb-coronavirus-outbreak/ The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments have decided to temporarily suspend prayers in all places of worship across the nation, effective today at 9 p.m. local time on the 16th of March, for a period of four weeks out of concern for public safety. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902130721/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/16/3/2020/uae-temporarily-suspends-prayers-in-all-places-of-worship-for-four-weeks.aspx#page=1" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority have urged the public to temporarily delay all wedding receptions and social activities in all wedding venues, including halls in hotels and at home, effective Wednesday, the 18th of March, for a period of four weeks. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902130918/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/16/3/2020/ministry-of-health-disaster-management-authority-call-for-temporary-delay-of-wedding-receptions-effective-wednesday.aspx Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has announced all events hosted by hospitality and entertainment destinations in Dubai to be suspended until the end of March to limit large public gatherings, from concerts and night clubs to wedding functions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902130959/https://en.vogue.me/news-3/uae-initiatives-curb-coronavirus-outbreak/ " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://archive.vn/laaiv ABU DHABI, 23rd March, 2020 (WAM) -- The UAE has called upon the public to stay at home except in cases of necessity, including getting essential supplies, such as food and medicine, or performing jobs. In a joint statement today, the Ministry of Interior, MoI, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, NCEMA, asked the public to comply with the instructions issued by competent health and security authorities, primarily limiting social contacts and avoiding crowded places to ensure their safety and wellbeing. ""The public are also called upon to use their own family cars with a maximum of three individuals per car. They are also advised not to visit public places and maintain social distancing protocols during family gatherings as part of the precautionary measures,"" added the statement. The two authorities advised the general public not to visit hospitals except for critical and emergency cases. MoI and NCEMA also called on the UAE community to use face masks when out in public space. ""Additional instructions will be issued later involving the use of public transport, taxis and other means of transportation,"" said the statement. The UAE law on communicable diseases, which includes fines and jail terms, will be enforced against all violators, added the statement." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://archive.vn/laaiv ABU DHABI, 23rd March, 2020 (WAM) -- The UAE has called upon the public to stay at home except in cases of necessity, including getting essential supplies, such as food and medicine, or performing jobs. In a joint statement today, the Ministry of Interior, MoI, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, NCEMA, asked the public to comply with the instructions issued by competent health and security authorities, primarily limiting social contacts and avoiding crowded places to ensure their safety and wellbeing. ""The public are also called upon to use their own family cars with a maximum of three individuals per car. They are also advised not to visit public places and maintain social distancing protocols during family gatherings as part of the precautionary measures,"" added the statement. The two authorities advised the general public not to visit hospitals except for critical and emergency cases. MoI and NCEMA also called on the UAE community to use face masks when out in public space. ""Additional instructions will be issued later involving the use of public transport, taxis and other means of transportation,"" said the statement. The UAE law on communicable diseases, which includes fines and jail terms, will be enforced against all violators, added the statement." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200323,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"It seems as if comprehensive contact tracing methods have been in place since at least March 23, but likely before: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-outbreak/coronavirus-uae-confirms-45-new-cases" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The UAE has decided to close all commercial centres, and shopping malls for a renewable period of two weeks. However, hypermarkets and pharmacies in the malls will remain open. https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/coronavirus-uae-shuts-malls-for-two-weeks-hypermarkets-to-remain-open-1.1584914600541. Dubai directed the private sector to implement remote working for most staff, but exempted a broad spectrum of businesses. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902125720/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/uae-imposes-curfew-deep-cleaning-coronavirus-cases-rise-200326192938826.html" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200325,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Suspension of all flights except cargo and repatriation; entry of visa/ resident permit holders also stopped until April 16. Even with emirates resuming flights, it is only for outbound flights https://web.archive.org/web/20200426034127/https://wam.ae/en/details/1395302832346; http://web.archive.org/web/20200421160754/https://www.traveller.com.au/emirates-restarts-some-international-flights-after-coronavirus-grounding-h1n698; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/covid-19-re-entry-suspension-for-uae-residents-extended-" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200326,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Not a total closure, but limit on schedule during decontamination hours: Coronavirus disinfection: Dubai public transport schedule. Dubai’s RTA extends 8pm to 6am public transport suspension until April 5 http://web.archive.org/web/20200421155820/https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/coronavirus-disinfection-dubai-public-transport-schedule-1.70660238 http://web.archive.org/web/20200421155602/https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/coronavirus-dubais-rta-extends-8pm-to-6am-public-transport-suspension-until-april-5-1.70694418" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"curfews enforced as UAE undergoes a National decontamination effort https://archive.vn/B5TeN (this was extended until April 5th on March 28th) " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200327,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430174820/https://gulfnews.com/uae/covid-19-everything-uae-residents-should-know-during-coronavirus-restrictions-1.1585466813782" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200329,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Requirement of closing has been for specific sectors. Extension of National Disinfenction Programme requires moving all but essential work online; no more than 30% of personnel allowed to be in workplace: https://web.archive.org/save/https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-eases-movement-restrictions-allows-malls-and-offices-to-partially-reopen/; https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.ncema.gov.ae/en/News/Details/104. Emphasis is on closure during disinfection hours (10 pm to 6 am), but a large number of sectors are exempt: https://web.archive.org/save/https://gulfnews.com/uae/all-you-need-to-know-dubai-eases-covid-19-restrictions-from-april-24-1.1587666389347. " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200329,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority have urged the public to temporarily delay all wedding receptions and social activities in all wedding venues, including halls in hotels and at home, effective Wednesday, the 18th of March, for a period of four weeks. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902130918/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/16/3/2020/ministry-of-health-disaster-management-authority-call-for-temporary-delay-of-wedding-receptions-effective-wednesday.aspx Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has announced all events hosted by hospitality and entertainment destinations in Dubai to be suspended until the end of March to limit large public gatherings, from concerts and night clubs to wedding functions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902130959/https://en.vogue.me/news-3/uae-initiatives-curb-coronavirus-outbreak/ The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments have decided to temporarily suspend prayers in all places of worship across the nation, effective today at 9 p.m. local time on the 16th of March, for a period of four weeks out of concern for public safety. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902130721/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/16/3/2020/uae-temporarily-suspends-prayers-in-all-places-of-worship-for-four-weeks.aspx#page=1 " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200331,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coronavirus: Dubai launches #AskDXBdoctor campaign, how it works Service in English and Arabic will allow public to obtain credible information. https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/coronavirus-dubai-launches-askdxbdoctor-campaign-how-it-works-1.70621537 The best way to break the Covid-19 chain is to #StayHome. The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention on Saturday tweeted a video, reiterating this message. https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/coronavirus/uae-ministry-lists-out-reasons-for-you-to-supernumberstayhome/ar-BB11Ph1B?li=BBqrVLO" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Under directive from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, banks have come together to offer relief to consumers. Among the relief offered: • Retail loan customers placed on unpaid leave can ask their bank for a repayment holiday of up to three months with zero interest and fees. • Customers with personal loans, car loans or mortgages can apply for a one-month repayment holiday with zero fees. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200502084637/https://www.thenational.ae/business/money/how-your-bank-will-help-if-you-are-affected-by-covid-19-1.997187)" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coronavirus: Dubai launches #AskDXBdoctor campaign, how it works Service in English and Arabic will allow public to obtain credible information. https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/coronavirus-dubai-launches-askdxbdoctor-campaign-how-it-works-1.70621537" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200403,C1: School closing,3,1,"Extension of school closures through to June (end of academic year) - Online learning to take into effect: https://web.archive.org/save/https://whichschooladvisor.com/uae/school-news/covid19-distance-learning-continued-to-end-of-term-3" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200403,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coronavirus: Dubai launches #AskDXBdoctor campaign, how it works Service in English and Arabic will allow public to obtain credible information. https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/coronavirus-dubai-launches-askdxbdoctor-campaign-how-it-works-1.70621537" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200404,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"In Dubai, public transit has been suspended from April 4 - April 18th http://web.archive.org/web/20200902133022/https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/covid-19-disinfection-drive-extended-to-24-hours-in-dubai-1.1586019164814" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200404,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Face masks should be worn at all times when outside the home, the Government said on Saturday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831203432/https://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/coronavirus-public-told-to-wear-masks-at-all-times-as-uae-confirms-241-new-cases-1.1001539" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200410,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Ministry of Health and Prevention and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority have urged the public to temporarily delay all wedding receptions and social activities in all wedding venues, including halls in hotels and at home, effective Wednesday, the 18th of March, for a period of four weeks. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902130918/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/16/3/2020/ministry-of-health-disaster-management-authority-call-for-temporary-delay-of-wedding-receptions-effective-wednesday.aspx The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments have decided to temporarily suspend prayers in all places of worship across the nation, effective today at 9 p.m. local time on the 16th of March, for a period of four weeks out of concern for public safety. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902130721/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/16/3/2020/uae-temporarily-suspends-prayers-in-all-places-of-worship-for-four-weeks.aspx#page=1 " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200410,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"In Dubai, public transit has been suspended from April 4 - April 18th http://web.archive.org/web/20200902133022/https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/covid-19-disinfection-drive-extended-to-24-hours-in-dubai-1.1586019164814" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200413,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Initially, you had to have symptoms and a travel history to be tested (https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/when-and-where-to-take-a-coronavirus-test-in-the-uae-1.70405120) and this is still stated as conditions on the Ministry of Health's website: https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/AwarenessCenter/Pages/COVID-19.aspx. However, recently the UAE has been opening up a lot of drive through test centers and while priority is still given to certain segments, it seems the general public is now able to get tested by booking through an app or calling a hotline: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thenational.ae/uae/health/coronavirus-how-to-get-tested-in-the-uae-and-how-much-does-it-cost-1.1006284" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200416,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaigns including contact tracing app, awareness campaigns, dedicated website through the national crisis and emergency management authority (ncema): https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/awareness-messages/mers-cov.aspx" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://archive.vn/wip/Y7rIs" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200417,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport significantly reduced across uae with additional stringency in Dubai Metro Area: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426032920/https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/public-transport-and-services-updates" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200417,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Even as some airlines are operating - it is just for outbound flights and repatriation of UAE national. Entry of visa holders remain suspended as is issuance. of new visas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426041328/https://www.wam.ae/en/details/1395302838699; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-travel-restrictions.html" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"During Ramadan, a Nationwide curfew exists for the entire Emirates from 2200hrs to 0600hrs. http://archive.fo/wip/EokMf" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200425,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/2385.aspx The Ministry of Health and Prevention, Abu Dhabi Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority have jointly launched an app named ALHOSN UAE for smart phones and devices. This new app, which can be downloaded on Android and IOS devices is free of cost, and will be an official digital platform for COVID-19 tests in the UAE. The app allows individuals to benefit from services developed in the country, including receiving COVID-19 test results on their phones. Every user will have a unique QR code, which will serve as a guide on his health status. The ALHOSN UAE app depends on the use of short-term Bluetooth signals, to show whether the person is in close proximity to people who have had contact with patients infected with the Covid-19 virus. This is possible if they also have the same app on their phones as the phones exchange the metadata stored in them. The app is also encrypted and the data remain only on the user's phone. Through this data, the competent health authorities can quickly identify people at risk of transmission to them so that they can communicate with them and retest them again. ALHOSN UAE application also provides a service that shows the extent to which people in home quarantine adhere to the instructions and avoid contact with other people. This is all aimed at protecting the people in quarantine as well as the rest of the society." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430173309/https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/coronavirus-ramadan-gatherings-limited-to-under-10-people-in-dubai-1.1587600228124" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200426,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Some easing of restrictions of Dubai Metro but many other modes of public transport remain closed: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426032920/https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/public-transport-and-services-updates" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430173309/https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/coronavirus-ramadan-gatherings-limited-to-under-10-people-in-dubai-1.1587600228124" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200427,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Some easing of restrictions of Dubai and Abu Dhabi Metro but many other modes of public transport remain closed: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426032920/https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/public-transport-and-services-updates" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200429,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Authorities allow people to travel between emirates for work and staycations http://web.archive.org/web/20200902135951/https://www.thenational.ae/uae/transport/coronavirus-people-free-to-travel-between-emirates-for-work-and-staycations-say-police-1.1012711" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200430,E1: Income support,0,,"The government urged companies to pay full salaries on time but has not implemented any policy https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/coronavirus-uae-tells-companies-to-pay-salaries-wages-to-employees-on-time" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"UAE citizens can return to the country, residents are subject to a case by case permit issuance. https://gulfnews.com/travel/covid-19-emirates-announces-limited-inbound-flight-operation-for-stranded-uae-residents-1.71452889" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200502,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Malls, restaurants, etc. reopening with restrictions http://web.archive.org/web/20200902134901/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-emirates/following-dubai-more-uae-malls-restaurants-reopen-idUKKBN22F06M" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200506,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200902134346/https://covid19.ncema.gov.ae/en/News/Details/1238 May 06, 2020 The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) in a joint announcement today stated that people over the age of 60 and children younger than 12 are prohibited from entering shopping malls, cooperative societies, and supermarkets. These precautions are in order to ensure their health and safety. They are also prohibited from entering retail stores located outside shopping centres" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200512,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200902131730/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/13/5/2020/supreme-committee-of-crisis-and-disaster-management-approves-minor-updates-to-protocols-followed-in-the-easing-of-restrictions-in-dubai.aspx Wednesday, May 13, 2020 As part of the review of precautionary measures to combat COVID-19 and ensure the highest possible safety and wellbeing for the community in Dubai, the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has approved minor updates to protocols followed in the partial easing of restrictions on movement in the emirate, effective Tuesday 12 May, 2020. While maintaining all previous preventive measures in shopping malls and retail outlets, the updates allow the refund and return of goods and use of fitting rooms with the condition that strict precautionary conditions aimed at ensuring the safety of customers be observed. The updates also allow the opening of public parks with strict enforcement of specific preventive measures. These include ensuring gatherings do not exceed five people. Hotels are allowed to reopen their private beaches only to their guests while enforcing stringent preventive measures, the most important of which is mandatory physical distancing between individuals. In addition, sports and recreational activities will be permitted in open spaces for up to five people, including cycling, water sports and skydiving. Comprehensive preventive measures have to be maintained while engaging in these sporting activities." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200514,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The Department of Economic Affairs in Abu Dhabi released a list of preventive measures as some sectors begin going back to work. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902125943/https://twitter.com/admediaoffice/status/1260994605002248198" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200514,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200902134648/https://gulfnews.com/uae/hotel-beaches-open-in-dubai-covid-19-protection-rules-you-have-to-follow-1.1589440942974" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"UAE announced it would shorten the night time curfew bye two hours. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-emirates/uae-to-shorten-covid-19-prevention-curfew-by-two-hours-idUSKBN23524U" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200524,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools closed until next academic year, as per note on 3rd April. Extension of school closures through to June (end of academic year) - Online learning to take into effect: https://web.archive.org/save/https://whichschooladvisor.com/uae/school-news/covid19-distance-learning-continued-to-end-of-term-3" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200531,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The new guidelines announced on Sunday by Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, will allow masks to be removed: When eating or drinking in indoor or outdoor settings Driving alone or with family members (which is still limited to 3 people including the driver per vehicle) Engaging in strenuous exercise When alone Swimming or skydiving Undergoing specific medical treatment Children under the age of six are exempted at all times as are people with cognitive, intellectual or sensory disorders that hamper ability to breathe or communicate, and individuals who require supplemental oxygen or have severe respiratory conditions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831204410/https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/265302785/dubai-relaxes-rules-on-wearing-face-masks-in-public " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200601,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Monday, May 18, 2020 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (ICA) Monday said foreign nationals holding valid residence visa can return to the UAE starting June 1st. MoFAIC and ICA in a joint statement today said the decision stems from the UAE's keenness to enable those holding valid residence visas to get reunited with their families after having been affected by the precautionary measures taken under the current exceptional circumstances to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. ""The move is aimed at streamlining their safe return to the UAE,"" added the statement. In the meantime, ICA called on those holding valid residence visas and wishing to return to the UAE to register in the service entitled "" Residents' Entry Permit"", via its website: smartservices.ica.gov.ae. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902140757/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/news/18/5/2020/uae-welcomes-return-of-foreign-nationals-holding-valid-residence-visa-from-june-1st.aspx" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools closed until next academic year, as per note on 3rd April. Extension of school closures through to June (end of academic year) - Online learning to take into effect: https://web.archive.org/save/https://whichschooladvisor.com/uae/school-news/covid19-distance-learning-continued-to-end-of-term-3" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has reduced its policy interest rate twice by a combined 125 basis points so far this year. Furthermore, CBUAE has announced an AED256 billion ($70 billion or 20% of GDP) package of measures comprising: i) halving of banks’ required reserve requirements from 14% to 7%; ii) zero-interest rate collateralized loans to banks (AED 50 billion); iii) allowing the use of banks’ excess capital buffers (AED 50 billion); iv) 15-25 percent reduction in provisioning for SME loans; v) increase of loan-to-value ratio for first-time home buyers by 5 percentage points; vi) limiting bank fees for SMEs; vii) waiver of all payment service fees charged by CBUAE for six months; viii) raising the limit on banks' exposure to the real estate sector from to 30% of risk-weighted assets, subject to adequate provisioning; ix) allowing banks to defer loan repayments till end-2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615235100/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaigns including contact tracing app, awareness campaigns, dedicated website through the national crisis and emergency management authority (ncema): https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/awareness-messages/mers-cov.aspx" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615235608/https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/2422.aspx https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/2422.aspx https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/2385.aspx The Ministry of Health and Prevention, Abu Dhabi Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority have jointly launched an app named ALHOSN UAE for smart phones and devices. This new app, which can be downloaded on Android and IOS devices is free of cost, and will be an official digital platform for COVID-19 tests in the UAE. The app allows individuals to benefit from services developed in the country, including receiving COVID-19 test results on their phones. Every user will have a unique QR code, which will serve as a guide on his health status. The ALHOSN UAE app depends on the use of short-term Bluetooth signals, to show whether the person is in close proximity to people who have had contact with patients infected with the Covid-19 virus. This is possible if they also have the same app on their phones as the phones exchange the metadata stored in them. The app is also encrypted and the data remain only on the user's phone. Through this data, the competent health authorities can quickly identify people at risk of transmission to them so that they can communicate with them and retest them again. ALHOSN UAE application also provides a service that shows the extent to which people in home quarantine adhere to the instructions and avoid contact with other people. This is all aimed at protecting the people in quarantine as well as the rest of the society." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Sharjah and other emirates extend the suspension of public events and gatherings until the end of July http://web.archive.org/web/20200902131406/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/sharjah-extends-suspension-of-events-public-gatherings-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200621,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"City transport open with restrictions, intercity buses still canceled https://web.archive.org/web/20200902133733if_/https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/covid-19-updated-public-transport-timings-in-the-uae-1.1592748767791?slide=11" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"ABU DHABI, 2nd July, 2020 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi will re-open some parks and public beaches from tomorrow, Friday, at a 40 percent capacity, with all generic precautionary and preventive measures and protocols to be strictly enforced to ensure public safety. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in coordination with the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), said this first phase of re-opening will cover the Umm Al Emarat Park, Khalifa Park-Abu Dhabi, Salimi Park in Al Ain, and Madinat Zayed Public Park in Al Dhafrah. Included in the first phase as well are the Corniche Public Beach, Al Hudayriat Beach and Al Al Mirfa Beach in Al Dhafrah. http://archive.fo/Uubj8 " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"ABU DHABI, 2nd July, 2020 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi will re-open some parks and public beaches from tomorrow, Friday, at a 40 percent capacity, with all generic precautionary and preventive measures and protocols to be strictly enforced to ensure public safety. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in coordination with the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), said this first phase of re-opening will cover the Umm Al Emarat Park, Khalifa Park-Abu Dhabi, Salimi Park in Al Ain, and Madinat Zayed Public Park in Al Dhafrah. Included in the first phase as well are the Corniche Public Beach, Al Hudayriat Beach and Al Al Mirfa Beach in Al Dhafrah. http://archive.fo/Uubj8" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200703,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"It is not advised for people over the age of 70 or for those with chronic diseases to travel due to the increased risks associated. http://archive.fo/npJ2i" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200703,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"It is not advised for people over the age of 70 or for those with chronic diseases to travel due to the increased risks associated. http://archive.fo/npJ2i" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200703,C8: International travel controls,2,,"ABU DHABI, 3rd July 2020 (WAM) - The United Arab Emirates, represented by the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, has today announced that all citizens and residents in the UAE are now able travel in accordance with the health preventive and precautionary requirements enforced within the UAE’s airports and the destinations’ regulations. The UAE’s national carriers, as well as international carriers, will operate their flights according to a classification system, based on several health and safety standards. The UAE’s travel protocol will apply in accordance with the destination and will be dependent on factors such as public health, health checks upon arrival at the destination and when returning back to the UAE, quarantine and self-monitoring of the health of the traveller. In addition to this precautionary guidelines and procedures will apply. http://archive.fo/npJ2i" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200703,E1: Income support,0,,"FISCAL The authorities have so far announced about AED 26.5 billion ($ 7.2 billion or 2 percent of GDP) in various fiscal measures. These include: (i.) AED 16 ($4.4 billion) approved by the federal government to support the private sector by reducing various government fees and accelerating existing infrastructure projects; (ii.) AED 1.5 billion ($0.4 billion) in measures by the government of Dubai to reduce government fees, provide additional water and electricity subsidies, and simplify business procedures; and (iii.) AED 9 billion ($2.5 billion) announced by the government of Abu Dhabi as part of the ongoing “Ghadan-21” fiscal stimulus program. The new initiatives provide for water and electricity subsidies as well as credit guarantees and liquidity support to small- and medium-sized enterprises. In addition, the government of Abu Dhabi has announced a reduction or suspension of various government fees and penalties, as well as a rebate on commercial lease payments in the tourism and hospitality sectors. On July 11 Dubai has announced a new package worth AED 1.5 billion ($0.4 billion) to help the economy cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic which includes cancelling certain fines imposed by the government and the customs department and tax reimbursements to hotels and restaurants. http://archive.fo/cb9GB" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200703,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has reduced its policy interest rate twice by a combined 125 basis points so far this year. Furthermore, CBUAE has announced an AED256 billion ($70 billion or 20% of GDP) package of measures comprising: i) halving of banks’ required reserve requirements from 14% to 7%; ii) zero-interest rate collateralized loans to banks (AED 50 billion); iii) allowing the use of banks’ excess capital buffers (AED 50 billion); iv) 15-25 percent reduction in provisioning for SME loans; v) increase of loan-to-value ratio for first-time home buyers by 5 percentage points; vi) limiting bank fees for SMEs; vii) waiver of all payment service fees charged by CBUAE for six months; viii) raising the limit on banks' exposure to the real estate sector from to 30% of risk-weighted assets, subject to adequate provisioning; ix) allowing banks to defer loan repayments till end-2020. http://archive.fo/cb9GB" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200703,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaigns including contact tracing app, awareness campaigns, dedicated website through the national crisis and emergency management authority (ncema): https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ncema.gov.ae/en/media-center/awareness-messages/mers-cov.aspx http://archive.fo/kFqV0" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200703,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615235608/https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/2422.aspx https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/2422.aspx https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/2385.aspx The Ministry of Health and Prevention, Abu Dhabi Health Authority and Dubai Health Authority have jointly launched an app named ALHOSN UAE for smart phones and devices. This new app, which can be downloaded on Android and IOS devices is free of cost, and will be an official digital platform for COVID-19 tests in the UAE. The app allows individuals to benefit from services developed in the country, including receiving COVID-19 test results on their phones. Every user will have a unique QR code, which will serve as a guide on his health status. The ALHOSN UAE app depends on the use of short-term Bluetooth signals, to show whether the person is in close proximity to people who have had contact with patients infected with the Covid-19 virus. This is possible if they also have the same app on their phones as the phones exchange the metadata stored in them. The app is also encrypted and the data remain only on the user's phone. Through this data, the competent health authorities can quickly identify people at risk of transmission to them so that they can communicate with them and retest them again. ALHOSN UAE application also provides a service that shows the extent to which people in home quarantine adhere to the instructions and avoid contact with other people. This is all aimed at protecting the people in quarantine as well as the rest of the society." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200705,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200819084357/https://wam.ae/en/details/1395302852006" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200705,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"All federal government staff to return to offices from July 5: UAE Government http://archive.fo/oCEjI" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200729,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Abu Dhabi restaurants are to be allowed to operate at 80 per cent capacity, officials confirmed on Wednesday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729105128/https://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/coronavirus-abu-dhabi-restaurants-and-cafes-to-operate-at-80-per-cent-capacity-1.1056108" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200803,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From previous note by Elaine Fung: ""Mosques are allowed to open at 50% capacity, and worshippers should distance (2 meters). There is no stated upper limit on crowd size. See Emirates News Agency website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200819090135/https://wam.ae/en/details/1395302857282""" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200803,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The UAE Public Prosecution has reminded residents about a Dh3,000 fine for being out in public areas without masks. Taking to social media on Monday, the authority specified the circumstances under which residents can be fined for not wearing a mask: 1. When visiting indoor public spaces or shopping centres 2. When using public transportation 3. When walking around or being in public areas that are crowded 4. When being in private vehicles that have two or more passengers (authorities had previously stated that members of the same family in a private car needn't wear masks). https://web.archive.org/web/20200831211833/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/coronavirus-face-mask-rule-in-uae-when-can-you-get-fined-dh3000" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200812,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The UAE has removed the entry permit requirement for residents who were stuck abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic, as part of the country’s push to allow their safe return. Under the new policy, returning residents will automatically be granted pre-approval but will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from a screening done not more than 96 hours before arriving in the UAE. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812192533/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1718351/middle-east" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200813,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The capacity of mosques will increase to 50%, and worshippers will be required to distance (2 meters). See Emirates News Agency website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200819085129/https://wam.ae/en/details/1395302857282" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200824,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Drive-through National Screening Centres for COVID-19 are available across all emirates. Mobile Laboratory Unit (MLU) are launched to provide free testing for the elderly and ‘people of determination’ at their homes. Test is free of charge for those suspected to have contracted the virus and for vulnerable groups. Others would be charged AED 370 per person. See government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803172319/https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-the-covid-19-outbreak/testing-for-covid-19 " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200824,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Failure to wear masks in closed places, public transport, and in densely populated open spaces are punishable by fine. See government news website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200810224544/http://www.wam.ae/en/details/1395302851617 " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Islamic Affairs and Endowments and National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced the reopening of mosques and places of worship with a capacity limit of 30%. Precautionary measures include physical distancing of 3 metres between worshipers, avoiding gatherings during prayer time and shaking hands in all forms, sterilising the hands before and after visiting the mosques and places of worship and always wearing masks. See UAE Supreme Council for National Security website, archived: /web/20200913075646/https://covid19.ncema.gov.ae/en/News/Details/1444" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200831,C1: School closing,1,1,"'Most schools across the UAE have reopened at the start of this academic year with a number of COVID-19 measures in place. Some have since closed following COVID-19 outbreaks.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates/coronavirus" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200901,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Residents of Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates must quarantine at home for 14 days regardless of the result of the test. For travellers arriving in other emirates, they must remain in quarantine at their residence until they receive the test result. See government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200911195142/https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-the-covid-19-outbreak/quarantining-to-fight-covid-19 " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200901,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Central Bank of UAE has allowed banks to defer loan repayments till end-2020. See IMF website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200913084022/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200901,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"UAE continues coordinated public information campaign. See government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200913085644/https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/AwarenessCenter/Pages/COVID19-Information-Center.aspx " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200913,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events are prohibited, only private weddings and funerals are to be permitted with measures published subsequently on the 18th (see C4 indicator): By Elaine Fung: ""The government published a list of violations and fines pertaining to containing the spread of COVID-19. In it, it specifies that inviting or organising “gatherings, meetings, private and public celebrations or being present in groups at public places or private farms” will be punishable by AED 10,000. It does not specify the crowd size cutoff. See government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200815112336/https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-the-covid-19-outbreak/enforcement-of-law-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19 """ United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200913,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From previous note by Elaine Fung: ""The government published a list of violations and fines pertaining to containing the spread of COVID-19. In it, it specifies that inviting or organising “gatherings, meetings, private and public celebrations or being present in groups at public places or private farms” will be punishable by AED 10,000. It does not specify the crowd size cutoff. See government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200815112336/https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-the-covid-19-outbreak/enforcement-of-law-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19 """ United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200914,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Entry into Abu Dhabi requires a negative COVID test. Entry into neighbouring emirates does not require testing for entry. See news agency Al Arabiya website archived: https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/07/16/Coronavirus-Entering-Abu-Dhabi-now-requires-booking-appointment-for-a-COVID-19-test " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200914,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"UAE has launched a virtual doctor program to triage patients to the relevant health centres. They also publish COVID-19 information, awareness and videos on medical facts, myth busters and advice on preventing the spread of the virus. See ministry of health website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201003144821/https://www.mohap.gov.ae/en/AwarenessCenter/Pages/COVID19-Information-Center.aspx " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 18 Sep the ministry of health announces new guidelines on social events which limit to 10 the number of attendees at weddings: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004205829/https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-the-covid-19-outbreak/guidelines-related-to-covid-19/safety-protocols-for-social-events" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change. Gatherings are still restricted to 10." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation is in operation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201010010211/https://ae.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There is no curfew in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201010010211/https://ae.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Internal movement is permitted, but several restrictions apply for different regions. Abu Dhabi has strict restrictions and mandatory actions that have to be carried out to travel there by road. ""Visitors can travel to Abu Dhabi by road, but must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or negative laser blood test with results received within 48 hours. Abu Dhabi residents or visitors from outside the Abu Dhabi Emirates who enter Abu Dhabi and stay for more than six consecutive days or more are required to take an additional COVID-19 PCR test on the sixth day. Travelers arriving into Abu Dhabi are required to wear a GPS bracelet for 14 days. Guidance can change regularly. For additional information about quarantine and travel restrictions for arrivals in Abu Dhabi, please visit Etihad’s website, official Abu Dhabi government sources, and official media sources."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010010211/https://ae.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Stringent entry restrictions remain in place upon arrival at all airports in the UAE which may include, but are not limited to, a Health Authority COVID-19 PCR test on arrival, mandatory quarantine period, usually via self-isolation at a private address if suitable or a hotel, for at least 14 days, and follow up testing before you are able to complete quarantine. Once any quarantine period is complete, you must continue to comply with all measures put in place by the UAE authorities to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Travelers arriving into Abu Dhabi are required to wear a GPS bracelet for 14 days. Guidance can change regularly. For additional information about quarantine and travel restrictions for arrivals in Abu Dhabi, please visit Etihad’s website, official Abu Dhabi government sources, and official media sources."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010010211/https://ae.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""The UAE government announced travelers must have a negative COVID-19 test result before flying to the country. The National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) said all travelers, including Emiratis, residents, tourists, and transit passengers, must have a negative COVID-19 PCR (nasal swab) test result within 96 hours in order to board commercial flights to the UAE. Individuals entering the UAE will be subject to paying test costs. The UAE government is testing many airline passengers on arrival and some passengers may need to self-quarantine at home or sent to a quarantine facility, at their own expense. Regulations may change frequently. Please check with your airlines and local media reports for the latest information. There are media reports that the UAE has opened ?14+ ?drive-thru ?COVID-19 testing centers in ?the UAE. ?Visit the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention for additional information. On April 7, Dubai opened its first drive-through coronavirus testing center at Al Nasr Club. Tests are free of charge.? To book a COVID-19 test in Dubai,?call the Dubai Health Authority at 800 342 or visit Dubai’s Department of Health website for more information. Abu Dhabi has also opened a COVID-19 testing center at Zayed Sports City. To make an appointment, call the SEHA hotline at 800 1717 or use the SEHA application"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010010211/https://ae.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There is comprehensive use of contact tracing technology. ""Travelers arriving into Abu Dhabi are required to wear a GPS bracelet for 14 days"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010010211/https://ae.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201003,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201029,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"'Visitors can travel to Abu Dhabi by road, but must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or negative laser blood test with results received within 48 hours. Abu Dhabi residents or visitors from outside the Abu Dhabi Emirates who enter Abu Dhabi and stay for more than six consecutive days or more are required to take an additional COVID-19 PCR test on the sixth day.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201109193226/https://ae.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201030,E1: Income support,0,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"'Social distancing and the wearing of face masks is mandatory when away from your home. This also applies to visitors staying in hotels when they are not in their room.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates/coronavirus" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change." United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,C1: School closing,1,1,"Back to school Over a million students have returned to schools across the UAE with strict measures in place to control the spread of the virus Pupils have opted for a blend of remote and in-class lessons: while evaluations of schools’ digital capabilities are positive (see the ‘Adapt and rethink’ section of this newsletter), the consensus among teachers and pupils is that there is no substitute for in-class learning. Distance learning evaluation for schools Results of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority's (KHDA) Distance Learning Evaluation (DLE) have shown that out of 209 schools in Dubai, 67percent were offering 'developed' e-learning programs Out of 173 schools in Abu Dhabi, 146 were found to offer 'developed' e-learning programs, according to the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150245/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/united-arab-emirates-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Employers are also permitted to implement the following measures in the DIFC free zone: Reduced working hours Imposed vacation Imposed unpaid leave Temporary remuneration reduction Restricted workplace access Remote working requirements Extended residency visas where employees are made redundant In addition, the DIFC is maintaining a “DIFC available employee database” of all employee terminations since 01/03 Sick leave for Covid-19 has special requirements in the DIFC, and is not considered towards an employee’s sick leave balance Further, Emirates Airlines announced that staff salaries will be returned to 100% from October, despite layoffs in July. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150245/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/united-arab-emirates-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan had urged the people to ""act as a nation"" in order to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. The premier announced new restrictions on public events, including the suspension of his party's political rallies, and stressed the implementation of mask-wearing and social distancing to control the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201215849/https://www.dawn.com/news/1591082" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, the official spokesman for the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, said: “With UAE National Day , Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve celebrations fast approaching, we stress the importance of adhering to precautionary and preventative health and safety measures during all activities to tackle COVID-19.” The rules state that concerts can only be held only after receiving approval from authorities and only with the application of all precautionary measures. Official rules for holding celebrations cover five basic areas; public health, physical distancing regulations and policies, digital technology, sterilization and cleaning.They stress that private parties and gatherings are not allowed, areas for the isolation of sick individuals must be provided and entry and exit routes at all facilities should be clearly marked using posters. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207151748/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2020/11/18/Coronavirus-Private-parties-are-banned-on-UAE-National-Day-Christmas-and-New-Year-" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,C5: Close public transport,0,,"UAE reopens malls, public transport in Dubai, including metro, to open soon https://web.archive.org/web/20201207152447if_/https://www.livemint.com/news/world/uae-reopens-malls-public-transport-in-dubai-including-metro-to-open-soon-11587706078099.html" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Internal flights UAE residents and tourists will be allowed to fly to Ras Al Khaimah without prior approval from 15 October However, a negative Covid-19 certificate from a swab test taken no more than 96 hours before the flight to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport needs to be presented Emirates Airlines continues to increase its capacity, with flights operating in over 80 destinations and an expected return to all 143 destinations by the summer of 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150245/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/united-arab-emirates-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Residents returning to Dubai still need to get approval before travelling. Those returning to other parts of the UAE no longer need to get approval Visit and tourist visas are currently being issued by the Dubai authorities only. Tourists and visitors cannot travel to Abu Dhabi by air Travellers coming from the UK to Dubai have the option to either present a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test before departure, which is valid for 96 hours from the date of the test, or to take a PCR test on arrival at Dubai airport Travellers to the rest of the UAE must have carried out a COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test within 96 hours and received a negative result prior to their departure (there are exemptions for Emirati citizens). Depending on your port of entry, you may also need to undertake a second test on arrival, to wear a government-provided wristband and to complete a period of self-isolation or quarantine https://web.archive.org/web/20201207153133/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The UAE government announced USD 70 billion stimulus package, representing approximately 20% of GDP. Key highlights include: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) reduced policy interest rate twice by a combined 125 basis points so far this year Waiver of all payment service fees charged by the CBUAE for six months Reduction in reserve requirements to 7% Zero-interest-rate loans to banks (collateralized) Use of excess capital buffers Increase of loan-to-value ratio for first-time home buyers by 5% Limits on bank fees for SMEs Raising the limit on banks' exposure to the real estate sector from 20 to 30% of risk-weighted assets Relaxation of the Net Stable Funding Ratio and the Advances to Stable Resources Ratio Another USD 7.2 billion fiscal package included Reduction in government fees Acceleration of infrastructure projects Water and electricity subsidies Credit guarantees and liquidity support Rebate on commercial lease payments in the tourism/hospitality sector. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150245/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/united-arab-emirates-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Test requirements to fly A PCR test is no longer mandatory for Dubai residents and tourists from over 50 countries when flying with Emirates Airline. The key timeframe appears to be 96 hours: the test must be taken 96 hours prior to departure. The airline only accepts PCR tests, not antibody or home testing kits. Drive-through testing To maximize efficiency and safety, drive through testing has become popular in Abu Dhabi. Mubadala Healthcare has sponsored the building of the latest facility at Al Jazira Sports Club in support of the government’s policy of high-volume testing to minimize the spread of Covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150245/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/united-arab-emirates-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The UAE has now recently launched a new tracing app, ALHOSN. All three apps are designed to identify people who have been in close contact with infected individuals, allowing authorities to immediately reach out to possibly infected individuals and provide them with the necessary healthcare treatments. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207155928/https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/-/media/files/nrf/nrfweb/contact-tracing/uae-contact-tracing.pdf?revision=80a47b79-4294-4804-a3b9-6b31ad41af35&la=en-za" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"During the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing masks in the UAE is mandatory for all in public places, public transportation or commercial centers, when walking outside in high-density public areas and in private transportation. However, on 31 May 2020, Dubai Government issued new guidelines under which certain people under certain situations would be exempted from wearing a mask even in public areas. Individuals who have been exempted from wearing a face mask The individuals have been exempted from wearing a face mask in public are: children under six years of age people of determination - those with cognitive, intellectual or sensory disorders or any impairments that prevent their ability to breathe or communicate, normally those for whom masks can lead to sensory triggering (a medical report is needed to confirm the condition) the individuals who require supplemental oxygen or have severe respiratory issues or have difficulty breathing with a mask (medical report is needed to confirm the condition). Conditions under which masks can be removed Masks can be removed under the following situations: when driving alone, or with your family members while eating or drinking in indoor and outdoor settings, that is at restaurants when engaging in strenuous indoor and outdoor physical exercise while being alone in a certain setting, like your office and no one is around while undergoing specific treatments such as dental work, eyes, nose and throat examinations, and other treatments related to hair and beauty. However, physical distancing must be observed at all times. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207160732/https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-the-covid-19-outbreak/tips-to-stay-safe-from-covid-19" United Arab Emirates,ARE,20201125,H7: Vaccination policy,1,1,"A: On October 16, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, foreign minister of the UAE, received the vaccine, followed by Mohammed Abdullah al-Gergawi, the UAE minister for cabinet affairs. Front-line healthcare workers in the UAE also got the shot, according to local media reports. Al Maktoum also shared a photo with his post, in which he was seen receiving a shot, developed by China’s Sinopharm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201165555/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/3/uae-pm-and-dubai-ruler-receives-coronavirus-vaccine " Argentina,ARG,20200123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/tenemos-la-capacidad-de-reaccion-y-estamos-en-vigilancia-absoluta-ante-situacion-mundial-de" Argentina,ARG,20200304,H2: Testing policy,1,,"See page 5. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408152354/https://www.sadi.org.ar/boletines-y-reportes/item/913-actualizacion-epidemiologica-ministerio-de-salud-de-la-nacion " Argentina,ARG,20200304,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The sources cited (here and all the subsequent entries) suggest that contact tracing is being done for every confirmed case. So it can be considered as a comprehensive contact tracing. Applies to all the entries from 4 March till 12 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408152354/https://www.sadi.org.ar/boletines-y-reportes/item/913-actualizacion-epidemiologica-ministerio-de-salud-de-la-nacion" Argentina,ARG,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public campaign by the Ministry of Health with daily journals - https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/informe-diario ; https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/equipos-salud" Argentina,ARG,20200305,H2: Testing policy,1,,"See page 5. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408152354/https://www.sadi.org.ar/boletines-y-reportes/item/913-actualizacion-epidemiologica-ministerio-de-salud-de-la-nacion" Argentina,ARG,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Catamarca, Río Negro, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires (provinces) have decided to cancel public events. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412074944/https://www.perfil.com/noticias/actualidad/coronavirus-que-eventos-se-suspenden-argentina.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20200311,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Establishes protocols for quarantining passengers on flights arriving from countries with COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200603191306/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/nuevo-protocolo-obligatorio-para-vuelos-hacia-argentina" Argentina,ARG,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools close and move to online teaching. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603190957/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/coronavirus-suspension-de-clases-presenciales-14-dias-consecutivos-partir-del-16-de-marzo" Argentina,ARG,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,," Borders close to non-residents. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603191652/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323101/argentina-authorities-close-borders-to-non-residents-march-15-30-amid-covid-19-outbreak-update-3" Argentina,ARG,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Art. 2, Decree 297/2020. Measures were put in place 19/03, renewed 31/03 until 12/04 and renewed 11/04 until 26/04. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200603184437/http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/335000-339999/335741/norma.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200603184530/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020033101NS.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200603184631/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227694/20200411 https://web.archive.org/web/20200603184246/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228261/20200426" Argentina,ARG,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Measures were put in place 19/03, renewed 31/03 until 12/04, renewed 11/04 until 26/04, and renewed 26/04 until 10/05. There is no explicit restriction on gatherings. However, Art. 5 of decree 297/2020 suspends activity of any place that requires the gathering of individuals. Sources: http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/335000-339999/335741/norma.htm ***///*** https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020033101NS.pdf ***///*** https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227694/20200411 ***///*** https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228261/20200426" Argentina,ARG,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Measures were put in place 19/03, renewed 31/03 until 12/04 and renewed 11/04 until 26/04. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603185801/http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/335000-339999/335741/norma.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200603184530/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020033101NS.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200603184631/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227694/20200411 " Argentina,ARG,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"During the period of ""social, preventive and compulsory isolation"", no cultural, recreational, sporting, religious, or any other type of event involving the attendance of persons may take place. This period has been extended to the 12 of April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603183936/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227042/20200320 'It will run from March 20 to 31'" Argentina,ARG,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Circulation will be restricted both on national routes and within cities across the country. Transfers will only be allowed for exceptional reasons, in addition to all the circulation that will continue to guarantee essential production, supply, health services and all essential services."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200603190454/https://www.casarosada.gob.ar/slider-principal/46782-carta-del-presidente-alberto-fernandez-a-los-argentinos?_ga=2.205707670.489548936.1584974819-1690027582.1584974819" Argentina,ARG,20200323,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"See Art. 2. If Decree 297/2020 is extended, then also the provisions of this resolution. IMPORTANT! Decree 297/2020 has been extended until 10/05. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412090106/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227132/20200325" Argentina,ARG,20200323,E1: Income support,1,1,"495/5000 The Family Emergency Income (IFE) is established for informal workers and monotributistas, between 18 and 65 years old, with the highest degree of vulnerability, who in mid-April will collect $ 10,000 one-time, although it could be repeated in May if circumstances so require. merit. The IFE joins the package of measures already in place that reach formal workers in the critical, informal, monotributistas, retired, pensioners, allowance beneficiaries and companies sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603182807/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/covid-19-el-gobierno-implementara-el-ingreso-familiar-de-emergencia-ife-para-aliviar-la" Argentina,ARG,20200323,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Argentina's Ministry of Health and Facebook launch a Facebook Messenger bot to answer questions about coronavirus: https://www.clarin.com/tecnologia/coronavirus-argentina-gobierno-facebook-lanzaron-robot-responder-dudas-virus-cuarentena_0_KHcbKNRjg.html" Argentina,ARG,20200325,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The services of electrical energy, running water, gas through networks, fixed and mobile telephony and Internet and cable television may not be suspended due to non-payment (up to 3 consecutive or alternate bills) during a period of 180 calendar days (from 25 March to September 21, 2020). This measure includes both the MSMEs described in Resolution 173/2020, Worker Cooperatives or Recovered Companies registered in INAES and Public Entities that contribute to the preparation and distribution of food in the framework of the food emergency; as well as to the residential users detailed in Decree 311/2020, including monotributistas enrolled in a category whose annualized monthly income does not exceed 2 times the Minimum Vital and Mobile Salary. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603182118/https://www.latinfinance.com/daily-briefs/2020/5/7/argentina-says-there-s-time-to-reach-a-debt-restructuring-deal Webpage back-archived from previous note, but a copy of the page from 21st April 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20200421114329/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/produccion/medidas-pymes-covid " Argentina,ARG,20200326,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public campaign by the Ministry of Health with daily journals - https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/informe-diario ; https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/equipos-salud" Argentina,ARG,20200330,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Change in case definition, not in testing framework. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408161447/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/definicion-de-caso" Argentina,ARG,20200331,H2: Testing policy,1,,"See page 5. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408152354/https://www.sadi.org.ar/boletines-y-reportes/item/913-actualizacion-epidemiologica-ministerio-de-salud-de-la-nacion" Argentina,ARG,20200401,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools were initially closing for 14 days, starting on the March 16. However, the ""social, preventive and mandatory isolation"" has been extended to April 12, so school canteens are only open for specific people rely on it. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/coronavirus-suspension-de-clases-presenciales-14-dias-consecutivos-partir-del-16-de-marzo" Argentina,ARG,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"National Government extends social, preventive and compulsory isolation until April 12, 2020. https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020033101NS.pdf" Argentina,ARG,20200403,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://www.youtube.com/user/MsalNacion https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4o9j_D-xs https://www.instagram.com/msalnacion/ https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/informe-diario" Argentina,ARG,20200407,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200408141330/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/trotta-reafirma-que-continua-la-educacion-distancia" Argentina,ARG,20200409,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200412083111/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20200409,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200412083111/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20200409,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://www.youtube.com/user/MsalNacion https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4o9j_D-xs https://www.instagram.com/msalnacion/ https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/informe-diario" Argentina,ARG,20200411,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200412083111/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento Although a number of commerces have been allowed to restablish their activities, they still have to do so with a special permit and only via door-to-door delivery. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412083903/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227696/20200411" Argentina,ARG,20200412,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Argentina,ARG,20200412,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"National Government extends social, preventive and compulsory isolation until April 26, 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423150743/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227694/20200411" Argentina,ARG,20200412,H2: Testing policy,1,,"All suspect cases will be tested: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408121824/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/laboratorio Suspect case definition: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/definicion-de-caso" Argentina,ARG,20200413,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://www.instagram.com/msalnacion/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200416103510/http://www.msal.gob.ar/index.php?filter_problematica=92&filter_soporte=0&palabra_clave=&option=com_ryc_contenidos" Argentina,ARG,20200413,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Authorities should monitor close contacts daily during 14 days, looking for signs and symptoms of the disease. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513104956/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/Identificacion-y-seguimiento-de-contactos" Argentina,ARG,20200414,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Argentina made face masks obligatory for everyone using public transport and out in public on April 14."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200907231620/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/countries-wearing-face-masks-compulsory-200423094510867.html" Argentina,ARG,20200417,H2: Testing policy,1,,"All (and only) suspect cases should be tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513105359/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/laboratorio " Argentina,ARG,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Measures were put in place 19/03, renewed 31/03 until 12/04 and renewed 11/04 until 26/04. http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/335000-339999/335741/norma.htm ***///*** https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020033101NS.pdf ***///*** https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227694/20200411" Argentina,ARG,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425102857/http://www.msal.gob.ar/index.php?option=com_ryc_contenidos https://www.instagram.com/msalnacion/" Argentina,ARG,20200426,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"26 April National Government extends provisions of Decree 297/2020 until May 10, 2020. With the new decree, provinces are allowed to “flexibilize” the isolation and gradually open sectors of the economy if they consider it is necessary to do it. The Governors of the Provinces may decide exceptions to said isolation and to the prohibition of circulating personnel. affected to certain activities and services in certain Departments and Parties of its jurisdiction, whenever the requirements demanded by the national sanitary authority are verified. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620154857/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228261/20200426" Argentina,ARG,20200427,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"National Government extends social, preventive and compulsory isolation until May 10, 2020. IMPORTANT!!! With this new decree, provinces are allowed to make more flexible the isolation and gradually open sectors of the economy if they consider it is necessary to do it. Responses from provinces have been different, ranging from very strict (Córdoba) to more permissive (Buenos Aires). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200429181240/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/" Argentina,ARG,20200427,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"National Government extends social, preventive and compulsory isolation until May 10, 2020. IMPORTANT!!! With this new decree, provinces are allowed to “flexibilize” the isolation and gradually open sectors of the economy if they consider it is necessary to do it. Responses from provinces have been different, ranging from very strict (Córdoba) to more permissive (Buenos Aires). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200429181240/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/" Argentina,ARG,20200429,E1: Income support,1,1,"Vulnerable families with a child will receive a bonus of 4000 pesos; and those who have two or more children, will receive an extraordinary reinforcement of 6000 pesos. The objective is to guarantee access to food for the most vulnerable sectors in the context of the emergency caused by Covid-19." Argentina,ARG,20200430,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"In order to mitigate the impact that the new coronavirus pandemic generates in the country in economic matters and to guarantee essential services for the development of daily life in the context of the health emergency, the National Government has arranged to extend until 30 June including the suspension of the application of fines and the closing and disabling of bank accounts due to the rejection of checks due to lack of funds. It also extends until May 31 the obligation on the part of the companies that provide mobile telephony or the Internet to guarantee a reduced service that guarantees connectivity, as established by the regulations (prohibition of outage). /web/20200507032129/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228496/20200501" Argentina,ARG,20200508,E1: Income support,1,1,"Vulnerable families with a child receive a bonus of 4000 pesos. Those who have two or more children receive an extraordinary reinforcement of 6000 pesos. This cash transfer is given through ""Tarjeta Alimentar"" to buy food and basic supplies. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528195625/https://www.cronista.com/economiapolitica/Nacion-prepara-ayuda-para-las-villas-donde-se-disparen-los-casos-20200525-0047.html" Argentina,ARG,20200508,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Rent fees will remain the same as they were in March 2020 until September and tenants cannot be evicted. People can buy various articles in 12 interests-free instalments . https://web.archive.org/web/20200507034142/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/produccion/medidas-pymes-covid" Argentina,ARG,20200510,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"10 May National Government has extended the isolation period until May 24th, and this includes the workplace closure, due to epidemiological differences each province can now make measures more or less flexible according to its particular situation. Social distancing and the use of masks are still required. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621032654/http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/335000-339999/337252/norma.htm Fernández announced the relaxation of lockdown measures in most of Argentina except the densely populated Buenos Aires metropolitan area, where 86% of cases are concentrated. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200619033401/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/10/argentina-covid19-brazil-response-bolsonaro-fernandez" Argentina,ARG,20200511,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200513075309/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento https://web.archive.org/web/20200513093448/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Argentina,ARG,20200511,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200513075309/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"See Art 10.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200513094726/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228958/20200511" Argentina,ARG,20200511,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The decree posted as first reference requires closing international and intercity public transport (See Art.2). It has been extended until May 24th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412090106/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227132/20200325 https://web.archive.org/web/20200513075309/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento Public transport in most big cities is available, but citizens are discouraged from using it. Buses usually work with weekend or holiday frequency, have been modified to comply with social distancing measures and require passengers to wear face masks. https://twitter.com/mindetransportehttps://web.archive.org/web/20200513103702/ http://www.prensa.mendoza.gov.ar/transporte-publico-actualizacion-de-servicios/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200513103713/https://www.rosario.gob.ar/web/servicios/movilidad/coronavirus-transporte-y-servicios-publicoshttps://web.archive.org/web/20200513103751/ https://www.cordoba.gob.ar/2020/04/20/coronavirus-nuevas-medidas-para-garantizar-el-distanciamiento-fisico-en-el-transporte-urbano/" Argentina,ARG,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200513075309/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento " Argentina,ARG,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The National Government does not permit internal movement. However, there are a number of exceptions, like workers and people who had to spend the isolation period in provinces other than where they live, who can circulate with a special permit that can be dowloaded from the Government's official website. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513075309/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento https://web.archive.org/web/20200513084030/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/ya-se-puede-gestionar-en-cada-provincia-el-certificado-de-traslado-excepcional-0 https://web.archive.org/web/20200513084026/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/circular/dni" Argentina,ARG,20200511,C8: International travel controls,4,,"See Art. 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513094726/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228958/20200511" Argentina,ARG,20200511,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Only suspect cases will be tested(no changes), but there has been a change in the suspect case definition (more inclusive). https://web.archive.org/web/20200513105449/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/definicion-de-caso" Argentina,ARG,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"12 May Buenos Aires city authorities began allowing some ""non-essential"" shops and businesses to reopen on Tuesday 12 May, easing coronavirus restrictions in place in the Argentine capital since March 20. The government of President Alberto Fernandez has said a nationwide quarantine will remain in place until May 24, but it allowed businesses to reopen in some areas of the country as part of a gradual resumption of economic activity. Bookstores, florists and perfumeries reopened in Buenos Aires. Stores were required to limit the number of customers and allocate entry according to identity card numbers. Cafes and restaurants are also allowed to reopen from Tuesday, but only for take-away orders. http://archive.vn/lMI6M " Argentina,ARG,20200514,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513093448/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Argentina,ARG,20200514,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513075309/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20200514,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The curfew has been extended until June 7. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528154346/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/229716/20200525" Argentina,ARG,20200514,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"There's public transport within the City of Buenos Aires and the Metropolitan area, but the implementation of more severe restrictions are been evaluated. Intercity trains and buses throughout the country are closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528183249/https://www.pagina12.com.ar/267272-coronavirus-las-nuevas-restricciones-que-impondran-para-viaj" Argentina,ARG,20200514,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The curfew has been extended until June 7. Stay at home is required with some exceptions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528154346/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/229716/20200525" Argentina,ARG,20200514,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The curfew has been extended until June 7. Transport between cities is not allowed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528154346/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/229716/20200525" Argentina,ARG,20200514,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders (""fronteras"") will remain closed until June 7. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528154346/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/229716/20200525" Argentina,ARG,20200514,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507032129/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228496/20200501" Argentina,ARG,20200514,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528072642/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19" Argentina,ARG,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"5th June The Government of Argentina has announced that the national quarantine that began on March 20 has been extended through June 28, with greater restrictions in the greater Buenos Aires area under DNU 297/2020. President Alberto Fernández on Thursday night announced the extension of Argentina's mandatory lockdown in selected large cities, especially Buenos Aires and its surroundings, until June 28. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200611100938/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/lockdown-extended-until-june-28-with-two-types-of-quarantine.phtml Regional variations remain in place: “Considering that the epidemiological situation is not homogeneous within the national territory, the administration of isolation will adopt a modality that contemplates the reality of the various jurisdictions of the country. Provincial and local authorities may request exceptions to isolation from personnel affected by certain activities and services” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620154857/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228261/20200426 https://web.archive.org/web/20200622180219/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200614231327/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno " Argentina,ARG,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"5 June- 28 June Quarantine extended to 28th June, restrictions can ease in some places. Fernández said the lockdown had been a success to date, highlighting that in 18 of Argentina’s 24 regions (23 provinces and Buenos Aires City) ""there is no community circulation"" of the virus. Measures in these areas would become increasingly flexible with many businesses and activities allowed to restart. Only massive gatherings, sporting or musical shows and events, and any type of grouping would be banned, he added. http://archive.vn/70lKQ https://web.archive.org/web/20200622180219/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200614231327/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno " Argentina,ARG,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"5 June- 28 June Quarantine extended to 28th June, restrictions can ease in some places. Fernández said the lockdown had been a success to date, highlighting that in 18 of Argentina’s 24 regions (23 provinces and Buenos Aires City) ""there is no community circulation"" of the virus. Measures in these areas would become increasingly flexible with many businesses and activities allowed to restart. Only massive gatherings, sporting or musical shows and events, and any type of grouping would be banned, he added. http://archive.vn/70lKQ https://web.archive.org/web/20200622180219/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200614231327/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno " Argentina,ARG,20200605,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"5th June The Government of Argentina has announced that the national quarantine that began on March 20 has been extended through June 28, with greater restrictions in the greater Buenos Aires area under DNU 297/2020. President Alberto Fernández on Thursday night announced the extension of Argentina's mandatory lockdown in selected large cities, especially Buenos Aires and its surroundings, until June 28. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200611100938/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/lockdown-extended-until-june-28-with-two-types-of-quarantine.phtml Regional variations remain in place: “Considering that the epidemiological situation is not homogeneous within the national territory, the administration of isolation will adopt a modality that contemplates the reality of the various jurisdictions of the country. Provincial and local authorities may request exceptions to isolation from personnel affected by certain activities and services” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620154857/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228261/20200426 https://web.archive.org/web/20200622180219/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200614231327/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno " Argentina,ARG,20200625,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Government of Argentina has announced that the national quarantine that began on March 20 has been extended through June 28, with greater restrictions in the greater Buenos Aires area under DNU 297/2020. Schools remain closed with work in place to make plans for the return of face to face lessons when the epidemiological situation allows (25th June). Quarantine extended: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622180219/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ Quarantine extended: https://web.archive.org/web/20200614231327/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno Schools remain closed: http://archive.vn/JZIzE" Argentina,ARG,20200626,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"26th June Announcement that from July 1 ""we're going to ask everyone to return to isolation in the greater Buenos Aires area at home and to only leave to fetch provisions for daily life,"" he said. The measure will last until July 17 with ""only essential services and some industrial zones"" remaining operational. This indicates that previously non-essential businesses had been open (as indicated in the note for 12 May) http://archive.vn/TTPpj " Argentina,ARG,20200627,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"27 June Transport remains extremely restricted. The Ministry of Transportation halted all Argentine intercity domestic buses, trains, and flights in March, and most of these services remain suspended due to the ongoing quarantine order. In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, passengers can only board public transportation if there is an available seat (standing room passengers are forbidden). These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order. Travelers should expect further travel disruptions with little notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622180219/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ " Argentina,ARG,20200627,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"27 June Transport remains extremely restricted. The Ministry of Transportation halted all Argentine intercity domestic buses, trains, and flights in March, and most of these services remain suspended due to the ongoing quarantine order. The government of Argentina has implemented additional travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metro area 24 hours in advance of the flight, and traveling overland or by ground transportation requires information to be provided to the Government of Argentina. There are checkpoints throughout Argentina. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622180219/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ " Argentina,ARG,20200627,C8: International travel controls,4,,"27 June Argentina’s borders remain closed to foreign nationals and non-residents entering the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200627102118/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/argentina " Argentina,ARG,20200701,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools will reopen in August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702093834/https://www.pagina12.com.ar/274431-coronavirus-y-escuelas-un-regreso-a-clases-en-agosto-con-bar " Argentina,ARG,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The Province and the City of Buenos Aires entered a new stage of the coronavirus quarantine on July 1st. Only essential activities, such as supermarkets, warehouses and drug stores, are allowed to open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702135639/https://www.clarin.com/ciudades/nueva-cuarentena-tenes-saber-restricciones-9-preguntas_0_z6yX4gsbP.html" Argentina,ARG,20200701,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"In the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires, only workers from essential acitivities are allowed to use the public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702135639/https://www.clarin.com/ciudades/nueva-cuarentena-tenes-saber-restricciones-9-preguntas_0_z6yX4gsbP.html" Argentina,ARG,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Workers in activities called essential or excepted by the National Government, who have to move around the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), must have a circulation permit to do so. Going out to exercise is also forbidden. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702135639/https://www.clarin.com/ciudades/nueva-cuarentena-tenes-saber-restricciones-9-preguntas_0_z6yX4gsbP.html" Argentina,ARG,20200717,C1: School closing,3,1,"A new lockdown phase has been announced by the National Government, aiming to start a progressive rollback of the most stringent measures. This new phase has started on 17 July and is expected to go until 2 August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730155338/https://www.casarosada.gob.ar/slider-principal/46976-coronavirus-el-presidente-anuncio-una-apertura-escalonada-de-las-actividades-entre-el-18-de-julio-y-el-2-de-agosto" Argentina,ARG,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The National Government has announced a new lockdown phase, aiming to start a progressive rollback of the most stringent measures. This new phase has started on 20 July and is expected to take place until 2 August. Policy changes regarding workplace closing: * As of July 20, local shops can re-open. Food and drink establishments can also re-open, but only for takeaways. * From Wednesday, July 22, local clothing and footwear shops can re-open. Places of worship can also open for administrative tasks, online celebrations, and individual prayer, but with capacity limits and social distancing measures in place. * From Wednesday, July 29, hairdressers and salons can re-open. * As of Monday, August, 3, local businesses in high footfall areas may re-open, including clothing and footwear stores. This does not include Liniers, Retiro and Constitución, and Calle Avellaneda and Once. Link from official source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730161234/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/232234/20200718 Links from media coverage: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730160705/https://www.lanacion.com.ar/politica/coronavirus-argentina-punto-punto-medidas-anunciadas-alberto-nid2399090 https://web.archive.org/web/20200730160836/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/361251/argentina-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-in-buenos-aires-metropolitan-area-from-july-20-update-21" Argentina,ARG,20200720,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Despite the new lockdown phase starting on 20 July, only essential workers are allowed to use public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730161234/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/232234/20200718" Argentina,ARG,20200720,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Restrictions will remain in place on what day citizens can leave their homes, depending on their national identity card numbers (those ending in even numbers leave on even days, odd numbers on odd days etc.) From Tuesday, July 21, children will be allowed to socialize for a maximum of one hour per day between 10:00 and 18:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Children will be allowed only within 500 metres of their homes, and all children over the age of six are to follow social distancing guidelines and wear face masks. Public squares and parks will also re-open temporarily for the purposes of exercise and to enable the use of playgrounds. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730162842/https://www.infobae.com/coronavirus/2020/05/15/paseo-de-chicos-en-la-ciudad-de-buenos-aires-todo-lo-que-hay-que-saber-para-el-primer-dia/" Argentina,ARG,20200803,C1: School closing,3,0,"- On August 3, schools have opened in Catamarca and Santiago del Estero for administrative purposes and to train teachers. From August 18, students will be able to return to classes. - Students will return to classes in the province of San Juan from August 10. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200806001906/https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/vuelta-clases-nid2410777" Argentina,ARG,20200803,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The government of Argentina has decided to ban all social gatherings in Argentina for the next 15 days, amid a record surge in Covid-19 cases and fatalities. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200806002153/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/government-bans-all-social-gatherings-for-next-15-days.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20200807,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools in San Juan returned to class as a first test in reopening schools nationwide https://web.archive.org/web/20200817085706/https://www.clarin.com/sociedad/aulas-burbuja-kit-anti-covid-mochila-vuelta-clases-san-juan-cuarentena-coronavirus_0_WBPRudGl4.html" Argentina,ARG,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""On July 17, the government announced a loosening of lockdown restrictions in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and a phased reopening of activities. However, the mandatory lockdown was further extended until August 16, with the number of infections continuing to rise."" [Think this needs to be back-coded] https://web.archive.org/web/20200817081551/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200817090142/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-argentina-lockdown/argentina-sticks-with-covid-19-lockdown-focused-in-and-around-buenos-aires-idUSKCN25A2G6" Argentina,ARG,20200807,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Still current " Argentina,ARG,20200807,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200806002153/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/government-bans-all-social-gatherings-for-next-15-days.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20200807,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Still current " Argentina,ARG,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""On July 17, the government announced a loosening of lockdown restrictions in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and a phased reopening of activities. However, the mandatory lockdown was further extended until August 16, with the number of infections continuing to rise."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200817081551/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200817090142/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-argentina-lockdown/argentina-sticks-with-covid-19-lockdown-focused-in-and-around-buenos-aires-idUSKCN25A2G6" Argentina,ARG,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""In the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires you must stay in your accommodation. In other parts of the country free movement is allowed within each jurisdiction provided that social distancing rules are adhered to. In all cases you are allowed to travel to an airport if you have a flight booked and you can make single person journeys to buy necessities, such as medicines or foodstuffs, in your local area."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200817090718/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/argentina/staying-during-coronavirus " Argentina,ARG,20200807,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Argentina's borders will remain closed until 16 August 2020 included, for non-resident foreign nationals. The sale of air tickets is suspended until 1 September 2020. The National Civil Aviation Administration, has ruled that 'Airlines that operate passenger air transport services from, to or within the national territory may reschedule their regular operations or request authorisations for non-regular operations from 1 September 2020' (Resolution 144/2020 BO 27.4.20)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200809102323/https://www.mondaq.com/argentina/general-immigration/973248/update-on-coronavirus-restrictions-on-travel-and-mandatory-home-isolation" Argentina,ARG,20200807,E1: Income support,1,1,"Measures include ""(ii) support for workers and vulnerable groups, including through increased transfers to poor families, social security benefits (especially to low-income beneficiaries), unemployment insurance benefits, and payments to minimum-wage workers"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200817081551/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Argentina,ARG,20200807,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Measures include ""forbearance, including continued provision of utility services for households in arrears""; prohibition on layoffs and furloughs still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200817081551/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200817091941/https://www.latinfinance.com/daily-briefs/2020/8/14/factbox-81420-latin-america-moves-to-mitigate-impact-of-covid-19" Argentina,ARG,20200807,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current, for example see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817092121/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19" Argentina,ARG,20200807,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current, no change in policy found" Argentina,ARG,20200807,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Still current, no change in policy found" Argentina,ARG,20200817,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The President Alberto Fernandez announced on Friday, August 14, that the lockdown in Argentina was extended until Aug. 30 meaning that restrictions in an around capital city Buenos Aires will continue. The measures, which are more relaxed in less densely populated areas, had been scheduled to expire on Sunday, August 16. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822183258/https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-08-14/argentina-sticks-with-covid-19-lockdown-focused-in-and-around-buenos-aires" Argentina,ARG,20200817,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""That, therefore, it is advisable to maintain the prohibition established by Decree No. 520/20, regarding certain activities and practices that are specifically stated and prohibited, some for the ""DISPO"" and others for the ""ASPO"", and, likewise, maintain among said prohibitions, as provided by Decree No. 641/20, the holding of social or family events in closed spaces and in all cases, even with less than TEN (10) PEOPLE, as indicated in articles 9 and 18 of this decree, with the scope and exceptions stipulated therein. In this sense, the Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers, at the request of the Governors or Governors, may authorize the holding of social or family gatherings in the places reached by the “DISPO” measure, according to the epidemiological and sanitary risk assessment of the place. But in no case may it grant exceptions to said prohibition in the places reached by the ASPO."" (Google translation of an excerpt of the last Presidencial order). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822154552/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/233684/20200816?busqueda=3" Argentina,ARG,20200817,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Limited public transportation within cities with strict limitations is operating. Intercity transport is mostly suspended. Masks are required nationwide. Transport remains extremely restricted. The Ministry of Transportation halted all Argentine intercity domestic buses, trains, and flights in March, and most of these services remain suspended due to the ongoing quarantine order. In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, only essential workers with a circulation permit may board public transportation. These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822151447/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20200817,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""The Government of Argentine has announced the extension of quarantine and social distancing measures. The following areas will remain in quarantine (“aislamiento social”) through at least August 30: the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area; the Manuel Belgrano, Ledesma, El Carmen, and San Pedro departments of Jujuy; the Güer Aike department of Santa Cruz; the Río Grande department of Tierra del Fuego; the Capital and Chamical departments of La Rioja; the General José de San Martin department of Salta; and the Capital and Banda departments of Santiago del Estero. Per the latest order, most of the rest of the country remains in mandatory social distancing. Even in those provinces under mandatory social distancing, strict limits on travel, gatherings, and other activities apply."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822151447/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20200817,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restrictions on intercity or interstate travel are still in place. ""The government of Argentina has implemented additional travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metro area 24 hours in advance of the flight."". In addition, ""individual provinces may require additional local permits to enter or transit."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822151447/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20200817,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Per the latest Argentine government policy, any foreigner who is not a resident in Argentina, will not be permitted to enter Argentina"". Internal and international commercial flights were initially suspended until September 1, 2020, but it is likely these will be delayed. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822151447/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200822153914/https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/iata-warns-that-argentina-may-delay-september-air-travel-restart/139841.article" Argentina,ARG,20200817,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The national authorities only test symptomatic patients. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822151447/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20200822,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"??The President Alberto Fernández announced, on social media, that the government has decided to declare mobile telephony, internet services and pay TV public services in order to guarantee universal access to these services. The decree also extends the tariff freeze until December 31 (this tariff has been suspended since May due to the COVID-19 pandemic), and states that any future increase will be decided by the State. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822193347/https://www.web24.news/u/2020/08/argentina-freezes-cell-phone-internet-and-pay-tv-tariffs-and-regulates-future-increases.html https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/233932/20200822 (Decree 690/2020 DECNU-2020-690-APN-PTE - Law N ° 27.078. Modification in Spanish, unable to archieve) http://web.archive.org/web/20200822194258/https://twitter.com/alferdez?lang=en (President’s Twitter page)" Argentina,ARG,20200831,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools and universities in the capital Buenos Aires remain closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909120039/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/argentina-surpasses-10000-covid-19-deaths.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20200831,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, announced that the lockdown measures in the country have been extended until at least September 20. Provinces outside the metropolitan area may loosen or tighten measures depending on their infection rate. However, some provinces, such as San Juan, have returned to stricter lockdowns after witnessing a rise in infections. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909122609/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/lockdown-extended-until-september-20-despite-record-infection-rates.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20200831,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, announced that the lockdown measures in the country have been extended until at least September 20. Even though some measures have been eased, only social gatherings for up to 10 people, if held outdoors, are now allowed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909122609/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/lockdown-extended-until-september-20-despite-record-infection-rates.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Provinces outside the metropolitan area may loosen or tighten measures depending on their infection rate – some, such as San Juan Province, have returned to stricter lockdowns after witnessing a rise in infections."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909122609/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/lockdown-extended-until-september-20-despite-record-infection-rates.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"(This indicator was recoded as 2T from 31 August to 9 September. However, restrictions on inter-provincial travel are still in place as of 9 September, so I code it back as 2G) In March, the Ministry of Transportation, halted all Argentine intercity domestic buses, trains, and flights. Most of these services remain suspended due to the ongoing quarantine order. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909112515/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20200831,E1: Income support,1,1,""" With the priority objective of assisting and containing vulnerable sectors of the citizenry and the inescapable purpose of guaranteeing essential rights, the National Government establishes an increase in the income ranges of the family group and the amounts of family allowances of 7.50%. The regulations comply with the provisions of Law 24,714, which stipulates the corresponding variations and exceptions."" (Google translation) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909114008/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/234428/20200902 (in Spanish)" Argentina,ARG,20200905,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to multiple national and international outlets, international and domestic commercial flights to and from Argentina could restart in October. Mario Meoni, Minister of Transportation, said that health and safety protocols are ready, but that the President Alberto Fernández was yet to make a final decision, which should happen in the coming days. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909160851/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/commercial-flights-to-and-from-argentina-could-restart-in-october.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20200910,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On 18 September, The Government announced the further extension of the existing lockdown measures until 11 October. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921204618/https://www.infobae.com/politica/2020/09/20/los-detalles-del-nuevo-decreto-del-gobierno-que-extiende-la-cuarentena-hasta-el-11-de-octubre/" Argentina,ARG,20200910,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The new measures maintain the restriction of up to 10 people gathered in outdoor public spaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921204618/https://www.infobae.com/politica/2020/09/20/los-detalles-del-nuevo-decreto-del-gobierno-que-extiende-la-cuarentena-hasta-el-11-de-octubre/" Argentina,ARG,20200910,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As of 21 September, the official website continues to update information, decrees, and advice on COVID-19 on a regular basis. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921205313/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19" Argentina,ARG,20200910,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes found on contact tracing policy" Argentina,ARG,20200921,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools and universities, in almost the entire country, remain closed, due to COVID-19 pandemic. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930083510/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/government-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-until-october-11.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20200921,C8: International travel controls,4,,"“President Alberto Fernández on Friday announced an extension of Argentina’s coronavirus quarantine for the next three weeks, starting Monday and running until October 11, with tighter enforcement in some inland provinces which are witnessing a worrying increase in cases (…) Borders remain closed, with limited exceptions.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930083510/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/government-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-until-october-11.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20201001,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools in Buenos Aires set to reopen next Tuesday. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201010011240/https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/coronavirus-argentina-el-martes-proximo-reabren-escuelas-nid2473954" Argentina,ARG,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No public events allowed. the Buenos Aires administration will now try to advance in another high-impact measure: the authorization of cultural events in public outdoor spaces with a maximum participation of 300 people, although the final number could change. The proposal was put on the table in the last meetings that the Nation and City teams held, through both Cabinet Headquarters , and it is expected that there will be confirmations in the coming days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011114230/https://www.lanacion.com.ar/buenos-aires/coronavirus-argentina-la-ciudad-pedira-habiliten-recitales-nid2472532" Argentina,ARG,20201001,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Is public transportation operating? Yes. - Limited public transportation within cities with strict limitations is operating. Intercity transport is mostly suspended. - Transport remains extremely restricted. The Ministry of Transportation halted all Argentine intercity domestic buses, trains, and flights in March, and most of these services remain suspended due to the ongoing quarantine order. - In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, only essential workers with a circulation permit may board public transportation. These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order. " Argentina,ARG,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Government of Argentina has announced the extension of quarantine and social distancing measures. The following areas will remain in quarantine (“aislamiento social”) through at least October 11: the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area; in addition to those places forming part of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, the departments of General Pueyrredón, Bahía Blanca, and Tandil in Buenos Aires Province; the Manuel Belgrano, Ledesma, El Carmen, Palpalá, Susques, Yavi, Rinconada, and San Pedro departments of Jujuy; the Capital department of La Rioja; the Bariloche and Dina Huapi metropolitan areas and the General Roca department of Río Negro; the General José de San Martín, Cerrillos, Rosario de Lerma, General Güemes, La Caldera, Orán, and Capital departments of Salta; the Río Gallegos metropolitan area in Santa Cruz; the Capital and Banda departments of Santiago del Estero; and the Río Grande department of Tierra del Fuego. Per the latest order, most of the rest of the country remains in mandatory social distancing. Even in those provinces under mandatory social distancing, strict limits on travel, gatherings, and other activities apply. Media reports indicate that this period may be extended with some modifications; this has yet to be confirmed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009214732/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Travel between cities, departments, and provinces is restricted. The government of Argentina has implemented additional travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metro area 24 hours in advance of the flight. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009214732/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201001,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Per the latest Argentine government policy, any foreigner who is not a resident in Argentina will not be permitted to enter Argentina. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009214732/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ " Argentina,ARG,20201001,H2: Testing policy,2,,"While Argentine government authorities may only test symptomatic patients, citizens may obtain COVID-19 tests at many private labs (diagnósticos/laboratorios). Appointments are generally required, citizens must pay for the cost of their own test. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009214732/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201001,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing ongoing but criticised for being weak. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011123245/https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/covid-19-muchas-muertes-pocos-tests-argentina-cada-nid2473798 https://web.archive.org/web/20201011123255/https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/coronavirus-argentina-fuerte-reclamo-intensificar-testeos-provincias-nid2440801" Argentina,ARG,20201001,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1," Masks or other face coverings are mandatory nationwide in public spaces, including public transportation and passenger vehicles. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009214732/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201010,C1: School closing,3,0,"Some schools have reopened in the City of Buenos Aires only. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020131402/https://www.perfil.com/noticias/sociedad/como-fue-el-regreso-a-clases-en-dos-escuelas-tecnicas-portenas.phtml" Argentina,ARG,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Gyms, discos and other non-essential workplaces are allowed to open in some provinces. A general lockdown is in place until October 25. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020131736/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/alberto-fernandez-extendio-el-aislamiento-social-preventivo-y-obligatorio-hasta-el-25-de" Argentina,ARG,20201010,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Gatherings under 10 people are allowed in the provinces of La Pampa, Entre Ríos, San Juan, San Luis, Mendoza y Jujuy only. Gatherings are forbidden in the rest of the country. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020131954/https://www.pagina12.com.ar/299764-dia-de-la-madre-en-que-provincias-estan-permitidas-las-reuni" Argentina,ARG,20201010,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"A general lockdown is in place until October 25. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020131736/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/alberto-fernandez-extendio-el-aislamiento-social-preventivo-y-obligatorio-hasta-el-25-de" Argentina,ARG,20201025,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From October 25 to November 8, some provinces will be under ASPO (Aislamiento social, preventivo y obligatorio = Social, Preventive and Compulsory Isolation) and some others will be under DISPO (Distanciamiento Social, Preventivo y Obligatorio = Social, preventive and mandatory distancing). Under DISPO, internal movement is allowed. Provinces under ASPO: City of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Chaco, Chubut, Córdoba, La Rioja, Mendoza, Neuquén, Río Negro, Salta, San Luis, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago del Estero, Tierra del Fuego and Tucumán. Provinces under DISPO: Misiones, Corrientes, Formosa, Entre Ríos, Catamarca, Jujuy, La Pampa and San Juan. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201028220922/https://argentina.as.com/argentina/2020/10/25/actualidad/1603627708_473148.html" Argentina,ARG,20201028,C1: School closing,3,1,"Ministry of Education is actively working on the ""Seguimos Educando"" plan, considering remote and hybrid schemas for education for 2021. In the meantime education remains remote. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/educacion/seguimos-educando-en-las-escuelas " Argentina,ARG,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Workers under ""preventive and compulsory social isolation"" should not attend their workplace. Where their tasks or other similar tasks can be performed from the place of isolation they must establish with their employer, in the context of good contractual faith, the conditions for performing them. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento/aclaraciones" Argentina,ARG,20201028,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Social, preventive and compulsory isolation is an exceptional measure that the national government adopts in a critical context.In order to protect public health from the spread of the new coronavirus, it was provided that all persons who live, or are temporarily located, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimum and indispensable displacements to stock up on cleaning items, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201028,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""Social, preventive and compulsory isolation is an exceptional measure that the national government adopts in a critical context.In order to protect public health from the spread of the new coronavirus, it was provided that all persons who live, or are temporarily located, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimum and indispensable displacements to stock up on cleaning items, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201028,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Is public transportation operating? Yes. - Limited public transportation within cities with strict limitations is operating. Intercity transport is mostly suspended. - Transport remains extremely restricted. The Ministry of Transportation halted all Argentine intercity domestic buses, trains, and flights in March, and most of these services remain suspended due to the ongoing quarantine order. - In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, only essential workers with a circulation permit may board public transportation. These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order. " Argentina,ARG,20201028,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Social, preventive and compulsory isolation is an exceptional measure that the national government adopts in a critical context.In order to protect public health from the spread of the new coronavirus, it was provided that all persons who live, or are temporarily located, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimum and indispensable displacements to stock up on cleaning items, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201028,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel between cities, departments, and provinces is restricted. The government of Argentina has implemented additional travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metro area 24 hours in advance of the flight. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009214732/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201028,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Per the latest Argentine government policy, any foreigner who is not a resident in Argentina will not be permitted to enter Argentina. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009214732/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201028,E1: Income support,1,1,""" With the priority objective of assisting and containing vulnerable sectors of the citizenry and the inescapable purpose of guaranteeing essential rights, the National Government establishes an increase in the income ranges of the family group and the amounts of family allowances of 7.50%. The regulations comply with the provisions of Law 24,714, which stipulates the corresponding variations and exceptions."" (Google translation) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909114008/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/234428/20200902 (in Spanish)" Argentina,ARG,20201028,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Rent amounts and mortgage loans are frozen. Until January 31, 2021, the monthly amount that was paid in March of this year will be payable. The provision includes UVA credits. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/economia/medidas-economicas-COVID19/alquileres" Argentina,ARG,20201028,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Up to date information on https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19" Argentina,ARG,20201028,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Protocol triggered by symptomatic case: https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201028,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Close contact Anyone who has provided care to a confirmed case while the case had symptoms or within 48 hours prior to the onset of symptoms and who has not used appropriate personal protective measures. Anyone who has stayed at a distance of less than 2 meters with a confirmed case while the case had symptoms, or for 48 hours prior to the onset of symptoms for at least 15 minutes. Anyone sharing a room, bathroom or kitchen with confirmed cases of COVID-19. Anyone who attends community centres (dining room, club, parish, street stopers, etc.) and has maintained close proximity to a confirmed case, while the case had symptoms (less than 2 meters, for 15 minutes). https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201028,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus/poblacion/barbijo" Argentina,ARG,20201106,C1: School closing,3,1,"Ministry of Education is actively working on the ""Seguimos Educando"" plan, considering remote and hybrid schemas for education for 2021. In the meantime education remains remote. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/educacion/seguimos-educando-en-las-escuelas" Argentina,ARG,20201106,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since March 20, 2020, ""the workers achieved by the ""preventive and compulsory social isolation"" should not attend their place of work. When their tasks or other similar tasks can be carried out from the place of isolation, they must establish with their employer, within the framework of good contractual faith, the conditions for carrying them out."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento/aclaraciones" Argentina,ARG,20201106,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201106,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Is public transportation operating? Yes. Limited public transportation within cities with strict limitations is operating. In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, only essential workers with a circulation permit may board public transportation. These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order. Travelers should expect further travel disruptions with little notice."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116171330/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201106,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. Travel between cities, departments, and provinces is restricted. Additional information about movement exemptions can be found here (In Spanish). Individual provinces may require additional local permits to enter or transit. The government of Argentina has implemented additional travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metro area 24 hours in advance of the flight. U.S. Citizens intending to depart Argentina should carefully review and understand the documentary requirements in the “Departing Argentina,” and “Travel to Buenos Aires,” sections of this page (below) before planning their travel."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116171330/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201106,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Argentine authorities are implementing a “tourism pilot program” for citizens and residents of bordering countries traveling to the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area for tourism. This program does not apply to the United States. In addition to the sworn statement required of all passengers entering Argentina, persons entering under this pilot program must also present a negative COVID-19 PCR test within the 72 hours before travel and proof of medical insurance for COVID-19 that covers hospitalization or isolation for the duration of their stay in Argentina. Travelers under the program must enter Argentina at Ministro Pistarini Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando International Airport, or the Buquebus Ferry Terminal in Buenos Aires. As Argentine authorities are still finalizing the details of this pilot program, persons who believe they meet its requirements should contact Argentine immigration directly."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116171330/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201106,E1: Income support,1,1,""" With the priority objective of assisting and containing vulnerable sectors of the citizenry and the inescapable purpose of guaranteeing essential rights, the National Government establishes an increase in the income ranges of the family group and the amounts of family allowances of 7.50%. The regulations comply with the provisions of Law 24,714, which stipulates the corresponding variations and exceptions."" (Google translation) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909114008/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/234428/20200902 (in Spanish)" Argentina,ARG,20201106,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Rent amounts and mortgage loans are frozen. Until January 31, 2021, the monthly amount that was paid in March of this year will be payable. The provision includes UVA credits. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/economia/medidas-economicas-COVID19/alquileres" Argentina,ARG,20201106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public information campaign via this website: https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19" Argentina,ARG,20201106,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing for those who are suspected, and ""the test that is carried out is the PCR, with a special circuit to have the result as soon as possible and thus be able to confirm or rule out."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201106,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Close contacts will be identified and monitored daily for 14 days. The need for social assistance will be assessed to make isolation possible."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201106,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Masks or other face coverings are mandatory nationwide in public spaces, including public transportation and passenger vehicles."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201110061316/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus/poblacion/salir-de-casa" Argentina,ARG,20201117,C1: School closing,3,1,"Ministry of Education is actively working on the ""Seguimos Educando"" plan, considering remote and hybrid schemas for education for 2021. In the meantime education remains remote. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/educacion/seguimos-educando-en-las-escuelas" Argentina,ARG,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since March 20, 2020, ""the workers achieved by the ""preventive and compulsory social isolation"" should not attend their place of work. When their tasks or other similar tasks can be carried out from the place of isolation, they must establish with their employer, within the framework of good contractual faith, the conditions for carrying them out."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento/aclaraciones" Argentina,ARG,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201117,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Is public transportation operating? Yes. Limited public transportation within cities with strict limitations is operating. In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, only essential workers with a circulation permit may board public transportation. These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order. Travelers should expect further travel disruptions with little notice. Long-haul intercity transportation options are restricted to essential workers as outlined in the national quarantine order as well as those seeking medical treatment. The Government of Argentina has also indicated that U.S. citizens may use these transportation options to connect with confirmed international departure opportunities from Buenos Aires. All passengers are required to have a valid Certificado Único de Circulación to travel and should consult transportation provider and local officials regarding travel eligibility and additional requirements."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123175632/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. Travel between cities, departments, and provinces is restricted. Additional information about movement exemptions can be found here (In Spanish). Individual provinces may require additional local permits to enter or transit. The government of Argentina has implemented additional travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metro area 24 hours in advance of the flight. U.S. Citizens intending to depart Argentina should carefully review and understand the documentary requirements in the “Departing Argentina,” and “Travel to Buenos Aires,” sections of this page (below) before planning their travel."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123175632/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Argentine authorities are implementing a “tourism pilot program” for citizens and residents of bordering countries traveling to the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area for tourism. This program does not apply to the United States. In addition to the sworn statement required of all passengers entering Argentina, persons entering under this pilot program must also present a negative COVID-19 PCR test within the 72 hours before travel and proof of medical insurance for COVID-19 that covers hospitalization or isolation for the duration of their stay in Argentina. Travelers under the program must enter Argentina at Ministro Pistarini Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando International Airport, or the Buquebus Ferry Terminal in Buenos Aires. As Argentine authorities are still finalizing the details of this pilot program, persons who believe they meet its requirements should contact Argentine immigration directly. The U.S. Department of State continues to advise against all travel to Argentina, and the Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Argentina remains in effect."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123175632/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201117,E1: Income support,1,1,""" With the priority objective of assisting and containing vulnerable sectors of the citizenry and the inescapable purpose of guaranteeing essential rights, the National Government establishes an increase in the income ranges of the family group and the amounts of family allowances of 7.50%. The regulations comply with the provisions of Law 24,714, which stipulates the corresponding variations and exceptions."" (Google translation) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/234428/20200902 (in Spanish)" Argentina,ARG,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Rent amounts and mortgage loans are frozen. Until January 31, 2021, the monthly amount that was paid in March of this year will be payable. The provision includes UVA credits. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/economia/medidas-economicas-COVID19/alquileres" Argentina,ARG,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public information campaign via this website: https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19" Argentina,ARG,20201117,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing for those who are suspected, and ""the test that is carried out is the PCR, with a special circuit to have the result as soon as possible and thus be able to confirm or rule out."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Close contacts will be identified and monitored daily for 14 days. The need for social assistance will be assessed to make isolation possible."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Masks or other face coverings are mandatory nationwide in public spaces, including public transportation and passenger vehicles."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201110061316/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus/poblacion/salir-de-casa" Argentina,ARG,20201124,C1: School closing,3,1,"Ministry of Education is actively working on the ""Seguimos Educando"" plan, considering remote and hybrid schemas for education for 2021. In the meantime education remains remote. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/educacion/seguimos-educando-en-las-escuelas" Argentina,ARG,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since March 20, 2020, ""the workers achieved by the ""preventive and compulsory social isolation"" should not attend their place of work. When their tasks or other similar tasks can be carried out from the place of isolation, they must establish with their employer, within the framework of good contractual faith, the conditions for carrying them out."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento/aclaraciones" Argentina,ARG,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201124,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Is public transportation operating? Yes. Limited public transportation within cities with strict limitations is operating. In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, only essential workers with a circulation permit may board public transportation. These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order. Travelers should expect further travel disruptions with little notice. Long-haul intercity transportation options are restricted to essential workers as outlined in the national quarantine order as well as those seeking medical treatment. The Government of Argentina has also indicated that U.S. citizens may use these transportation options to connect with confirmed international departure opportunities from Buenos Aires. All passengers are required to have a valid Certificado Único de Circulación to travel and should consult transportation provider and local officials regarding travel eligibility and additional requirements."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. Travel between cities, departments, and provinces is restricted. Additional information about movement exemptions can be found here (In Spanish). Individual provinces may require additional local permits to enter or transit. The government of Argentina has implemented additional travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metro area 24 hours in advance of the flight. U.S. Citizens intending to depart Argentina should carefully review and understand the documentary requirements in the “Departing Argentina,” and “Travel to Buenos Aires,” sections of this page (below) before planning their travel."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Argentine authorities are implementing a “tourism pilot program” for citizens and residents of bordering countries traveling to the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area for tourism. This program does not apply to the United States. In addition to the sworn statement required of all passengers entering Argentina, persons entering under this pilot program must also present a negative COVID-19 PCR test within the 72 hours before travel and proof of medical insurance for COVID-19 that covers hospitalization or isolation for the duration of their stay in Argentina. Travelers under the program must enter Argentina at Ministro Pistarini Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando International Airport, or the Buquebus Ferry Terminal in Buenos Aires. As Argentine authorities are still finalizing the details of this pilot program, persons who believe they meet its requirements should contact Argentine immigration directly. The U.S. Department of State continues to advise against all travel to Argentina, and the Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Argentina remains in effect."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,""" With the priority objective of assisting and containing vulnerable sectors of the citizenry and the inescapable purpose of guaranteeing essential rights, the National Government establishes an increase in the income ranges of the family group and the amounts of family allowances of 7.50%. The regulations comply with the provisions of Law 24,714, which stipulates the corresponding variations and exceptions."" (Google translation) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/234428/20200902 (in Spanish)" Argentina,ARG,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Rent amounts and mortgage loans are frozen. Until January 31, 2021, the monthly amount that was paid in March of this year will be payable. The provision includes UVA credits. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/economia/medidas-economicas-COVID19/alquileres" Argentina,ARG,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public information campaign via this website: https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19" Argentina,ARG,20201124,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing for those who are suspected, and ""the test that is carried out is the PCR, with a special circuit to have the result as soon as possible and thus be able to confirm or rule out."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar " Argentina,ARG,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Close contacts will be identified and monitored daily for 14 days. The need for social assistance will be assessed to make isolation possible."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Masks or other face coverings are mandatory nationwide in public spaces, including public transportation and passenger vehicles."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201110061316/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus/poblacion/salir-de-casa" Argentina,ARG,20201201,C1: School closing,3,1,"For now, the schools are still closed, but the Ministry of Education has determined possible school opening dates in 2021/ https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/educacion/seguimos-educando-en-las-escuelashttps://web.archive.org/web/20201207164437/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/el-nuevo-calendario-2021-preve-como-ordenador-las-clases-presenciales-y-consolida-la" Argentina,ARG,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since March 20, 2020, ""the workers achieved by the ""preventive and compulsory social isolation"" should not attend their place of work. When their tasks or other similar tasks can be carried out from the place of isolation, they must establish with their employer, within the framework of good contractual faith, the conditions for carrying them out."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento/aclaraciones" Argentina,ARG,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201201,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Is public transportation operating? Yes. Limited public transportation within cities with strict limitations is operating. In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, only essential workers with a circulation permit may board public transportation. These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order. Travelers should expect further travel disruptions with little notice. Long-haul intercity transportation options are restricted to essential workers as outlined in the national quarantine order as well as those seeking medical treatment. The Government of Argentina has also indicated that U.S. citizens may use these transportation options to connect with confirmed international departure opportunities from Buenos Aires. All passengers are required to have a valid Certificado Único de Circulación to travel and should consult transportation provider and local officials regarding travel eligibility and additional requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""In order to protect public health against the spread of the new coronavirus, it was established that all people who live, or are temporarily, in the jurisdictions where this regulation governs must remain in their usual homes, only being able to make minimal movements and Essential to stock up on cleaning supplies, medicines and food."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento" Argentina,ARG,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. Travel between cities, departments, and provinces is restricted. Additional information about movement exemptions can be found here (In Spanish). Individual provinces may require additional local permits to enter or transit. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Per the latest Argentine government policy, most foreigners who are not a resident in Argentina, including U.S. citizens, will not be permitted to enter Argentina; the U.S. Embassy is not aware of an estimated end date for this travel ban."" ""Argentine authorities are implementing a “tourism pilot program” for citizens and residents of bordering countries traveling to the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area for tourism. This program does not apply to the United States. In addition to the sworn statement required of all passengers entering Argentina, persons entering under this pilot program must also present a negative COVID-19 PCR test within the 72 hours before travel and proof of medical insurance for COVID-19 that covers hospitalization or isolation for the duration of their stay in Argentina. Travelers under the program must enter Argentina at Ministro Pistarini Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando International Airport, or the Buquebus Ferry Terminal in Buenos Aires. As Argentine authorities are still finalizing the details of this pilot program, persons who believe they meet its requirements should contact Argentine immigration directly. The U.S. Department of State continues to advise against all travel to Argentina, and the Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Argentina remains in effect."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ " Argentina,ARG,20201201,E1: Income support,1,1,""" With the priority objective of assisting and containing vulnerable sectors of the citizenry and the inescapable purpose of guaranteeing essential rights, the National Government establishes an increase in the income ranges of the family group and the amounts of family allowances of 7.50%. The regulations comply with the provisions of Law 24,714, which stipulates the corresponding variations and exceptions."" (Google translation) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/234428/20200902 (in Spanish)" Argentina,ARG,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Rent amounts and mortgage loans are frozen. Until January 31, 2021, the monthly amount that was paid in March of this year will be payable. The provision includes UVA credits. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/economia/medidas-economicas-COVID19/alquileres" Argentina,ARG,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public information campaign via this website: https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19" Argentina,ARG,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing for those who are suspected, and ""the test that is carried out is the PCR, with a special circuit to have the result as soon as possible and thus be able to confirm or rule out."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Close contacts will be identified and monitored daily for 14 days. The need for social assistance will be assessed to make isolation possible."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Masks or other face coverings are mandatory nationwide in public spaces, including public transportation and passenger vehicles."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201110061316/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus/poblacion/salir-de-casa" Argentina,ARG,20201208,C1: School closing,3,1,"For now, the schools remain closed, but the Ministry of Education has determined possible opening dates in 2021 by region, ranging from February 17 to March 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/el-nuevo-calendario-2021-preve-como-ordenador-las-clases-presenciales-y-consolida-la" Argentina,ARG,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since March 20, 2020, ""the workers achieved by the ""preventive and compulsory social isolation"" should not attend their place of work. When their tasks or other similar tasks can be carried out from the place of isolation, they must establish with their employer, within the framework of good contractual faith, the conditions for carrying them out."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento/aclaraciones https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/coronavirus-reglamentacion-de-temas-laborales-del-decreto-presidencial" Argentina,ARG,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Most of the country is either in quarantine or mandatory social distancing, and in both instances, public events are prohibited. Specifically, for those regions in quarantine, specifically the metropolitan areas of Bariloche and Dina Huapi in Río Negro Province; and the department of Puerto Deseado in Santa Cruz Province, until December 20, the citizens are only allowed to leave their house for essential services. For regions in mandatory social distancing, events with 20 or more people in closed spaces and public outdoor events with more than 100 people are forbidden. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/distanciamiento/actividades/prohibidas" Argentina,ARG,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"For those regions in quarantine (e.g. the metropolitan areas of Bariloche and Dina Huapi in Rio Negro Province and the department of Puerto Deseado in Santa Cruz Province until December 20), the citizens must remain in their homes, only leaving for essentials such as food, medicine, and cleaning supplies. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201208,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Is public transportation operating? Yes. Limited public transportation within cities with strict limitations is operating. In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, only essential workers with a circulation permit may board public transportation. These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order. Travelers should expect further travel disruptions with little notice. Long-haul intercity transportation options are restricted to essential workers as outlined in the national quarantine order as well as those seeking medical treatment. The Government of Argentina has also indicated that U.S. citizens may use these transportation options to connect with confirmed international departure opportunities from Buenos Aires. All passengers are required to have a valid Certificado Único de Circulación to travel and should consult transportation provider and local officials regarding travel eligibility and additional requirements."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"For those regions in quarantine (e.g. the metropolitan areas of Bariloche and Dina Huapi in Rio Negro Province and the department of Puerto Deseado in Santa Cruz Province until December 20), the citizens must remain in their homes, only leaving for essentials such as food, medicine, and cleaning supplies. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. Travel between cities, departments, and provinces is restricted. Additional information about movement exemptions can be found here (In Spanish). Individual provinces may require additional local permits to enter or transit."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Per the latest Argentine government policy, most foreigners who are not a resident in Argentina, including U.S. citizens, will not be permitted to enter Argentina; the U.S. Embassy is not aware of an estimated end date for this travel ban. On November 28, the Government of Argentina announced that foreign citizens, with direct relatives who are Argentine citizens, may enter Argentina for a temporary visit under exceptional circumstances if certain conditions are met.Entry under this program is restricted to the following ports of entry: Ministro Pistarini Ezeiza International Airport, San Fernando International Airport, Buquebus Ferry Terminal; and the land border crossings of Paso de los Libres – Uruguayana, Sistema Cristo Redentor, San Sebastián, and Gualeguaychú – Fray Bentos. In addition, travelers seeking entry under this program must present: a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or legal documentation of common law marriage or partnership (with required apostille) as evidence of the direct relation with the Argentine citizen. Travelers are also required to present a copy of the National ID Card (DNI) of the Argentine relative, return travel reservation/tickets, negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before travel, and evidence of medical travel insurance that includes hospitalization and quarantine coverage for COVID-19. The traveler must also present at the port of entry a letter of request that provides the necessary reason for the visit, dates of entry and departure to and from Argentina, address where the traveler will stay, and any additional relevant information required for the immigration official to evaluate the request."" Further, ""Argentine authorities have implemented a 'tourism pilot program' for citizens and residents of bordering countries traveling to the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area for tourism."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201208,E1: Income support,1,1,""" With the priority objective of assisting and containing vulnerable sectors of the citizenry and the inescapable purpose of guaranteeing essential rights, the National Government establishes an increase in the income ranges of the family group and the amounts of family allowances of 7.50%. The regulations comply with the provisions of Law 24,714, which stipulates the corresponding variations and exceptions."" (Google translation) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/234428/20200902 (in Spanish)" Argentina,ARG,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""Rent amounts and mortgage loans are frozen. Until January 31, 2021, the monthly amount that was paid in March of this year must be paid. The provision includes UVA credits."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/economia/medidas-economicas-COVID19/alquileres" Argentina,ARG,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public information campaign via this website: https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19" Argentina,ARG,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing for those who are suspected, and ""the test that is carried out is the PCR, with a special circuit to have the result as soon as possible and thus be able to confirm or rule out."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Close contacts will be identified and monitored daily for 14 days. The need for social assistance will be assessed to make isolation possible."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/detectar" Argentina,ARG,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Masks or other face coverings are mandatory nationwide in public spaces, including public transportation and passenger vehicles."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Argentina,ARG,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"There's been reports of agreements the Argentina government has made with Pfizer, the University of Oxford, and the Sputnik vaccine. He has stated that 600,000 vaccines will be coming before the end of the December and that he will be the first to be vaccinated to ensure public trust; however, there have been no specifics released about who gets priority or if the vaccines will be government funded. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214191635/https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/government-inks-deal-for-10-million-doses-of-russias-covid-19-vaccine.phtml" Australia,AUS,20200125,C8: International travel controls,0,,"“People who arrive in Australia from an international flight with these symptoms should alert their airline, or a biosecurity officer if they have disembarked.” If people start getting symptoms in the week after arriving in Australia, they should see a doctor or go to hospital if they are very ill. If they have travelled to Wuhan, they should call ahead to ensure others aren’t put at risk. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413093831/https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/first-confirmed-case-of-novel-coronavirus-in-australia " Australia,AUS,20200125,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"25th January- Information at ports after first cases confirmed, but no national campaign as yet. Information is on display at all major international ports around Australia, with instructions on what to do if travellers have symptoms or if symptoms develop. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413093831/https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/first-confirmed-case-of-novel-coronavirus-in-australia" Australia,AUS,20200125,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First positive test of a man from China confirmed in Victoria - testing was based on symptoms and travel history (criteria). https://web.archive.org/web/20200722122217/https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/first-confirmed-case-of-novel-coronavirus-in-australia" Australia,AUS,20200125,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"First case in Australia confirmed on 25 January 2020. Health Minister's announcement says contact tracing will be undertaken. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402211239/https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/first-confirmed-case-of-novel-coronavirus-in-australia" Australia,AUS,20200201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has advised Australians not to travel to China due to the ""escalating threat"" of the virus, while asking those who have returned from the country to self-isolate for 14 days. People who are not Australians, permanent residents or their families AND who have been in China cannot enter Australia. https://web.archive.org/web/20200723051122/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-01/australians-told-not-to-travel-to-china-due-to-coronavirus/11920742" Australia,AUS,20200203,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Australian Government organises the evacuation of first plane load of Australians from Wuhan, who then spend two weeks in quarantine: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51352145" Australia,AUS,20200203,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Messaging changed from focusing on people who had been to China, to general public messaging. See, for example: https://www.facebook.com/healthgovau/photos/a.991516417558722/2904944246215920/?type=3&theater" Australia,AUS,20200207,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) issues interim guidelines, including comprehensive contact tracing (""contact management""); https://web.archive.org/web/20200212220945/https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cdna-song-novel-coronavirus.htm; https://web.archive.org/web/20200213013056/https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/7A8654A8CB144F5FCA2584F8001F91E2/$File/2019-nCoV-interim%20SoNG-v1.5.pdf" Australia,AUS,20200223,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"National guidelines updated: https://web.archive.org/web/20200226004558/https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/cdna-song-novel-coronavirus.htm" Australia,AUS,20200229,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on arrivals from Iran. People who have been in Iran must spend 14 days in a third country before seeking to enter Australia. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-29/australia-announces-iran-travel-ban/12013884" Australia,AUS,20200302,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"First cases of community transmission recorded. News article quotes NSW state Health Minister saying contact tracing will be undertaken: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402211813/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/02/coronavirus-first-cases-of-community-transmission-confirmed-in-australia" Australia,AUS,20200303,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"This article criticises the government for being slow to engage a creative agency to undertake a campaign. It says a spokesperson for the Health Minister ""conceded"" that the national campaign began on 3 March 2020. [NB government put out public health messages before this date] https://web.archive.org/web/20200722141301/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/australian-government-did-not-commission-coronavirus-campaign-until-a-month-after-first-case" Australia,AUS,20200303,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Most Australian states are still conducting testing as needed. If a suspected case is found, the state health department will undertake contact tracing and testing as required, while possible cases who self-identify based on travel history are tested at general practices or in emergency departments."" This indicates that on March 3, contact tracing was done for every confirmed case throughout Australia; https://web.archive.org/web/20200516193020/https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/should-australia-be-testing-more-broadly-for-the-c" Australia,AUS,20200305,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Australia puts travel ban on South Korea. Source: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-puts-travel-ban-on-south-korea-enhanced-screening-on-italy-20200305-p54770.html" Australia,AUS,20200308,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Statement by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee on 8 March 2020: ""At this time the AHPPC consider that public events should proceed, but strongly recommend that people that are unwell with cough or fever or other respiratory symptoms should not attend public events or gatherings. This is particularly so for people who have recently travelled from overseas."" Archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200430215453/https://www.health.gov.au/news/australian-health-protection-principal-committee-ahppc-coronavirus-covid-19-statement-on-8-march-2020-0" Australia,AUS,20200311,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Australia bans travellers from Italy https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/australia-extends-coronavirus-travel-ban-to-italy-20200311-p548x4.html" Australia,AUS,20200312,E1: Income support,1,0,"https://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-support.Government announced it will provide an Economic Support payment of $750 to approximately 6.8 million existing payment recipients and concession card holders that are eligible as at 12 March 202" Australia,AUS,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Recommendations on public gatherings to come into effect as of 16 March https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/advice-coronavirus" Australia,AUS,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Prime Minister's statement of March 13, 2020 forecasts that the government will ""provide public advice against holding non-essential, organised public gatherings of more than 500 people from Monday 16th March 2020."" Archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200430221519/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/advice-coronavirus" Australia,AUS,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Differs by state/territory. State of Queensland has comprehensive contact tracing; further information: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402210612/https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/take-action/contact-tracing " Australia,AUS,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Advice applies to all of Australia. Based on the expert medical advice of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), Commonwealth, State and Territory governments have agreed to provide public advice against holding non-essential, organised public gatherings of more than 500 people from Monday 16th March 2020. The recommendation to advise against non-essential, organised public gatherings of more than 500 people is precautionary and designed to reduce community transmission of COVID-19 in Australia. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/advice-coronavirus" Australia,AUS,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Prime Minister's statement of 16 March 2020: ""The National Cabinet also endorsed the advice of the AHPPC [Australian Health Protection Principal Committee] to further introduce social distancing measures. This includes the requirement that non-essential, organised public gatherings of more than 500 people should not occur."" Archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200430221036/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/coronavirus-measures-endorsed-national-cabinet" Australia,AUS,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All overseas arrivals to self-isolate for 14 days: https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know_2.pdf" Australia,AUS,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"See criteria at: https://web.archive.org/web/20200316133831/https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19" Australia,AUS,20200317,C1: School closing,0,,"Some private schools closing: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031205513/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures" Australia,AUS,20200318,C1: School closing,0,,"The National Cabinet has accepted the advice of the AHPPC that schools should remain open at this time: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031205513/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures" Australia,AUS,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The National Cabinet has accepted the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice that non-essential indoor gatherings of greater than 100 people (including staff) will no longer be permitted from Wednesday 18 March 2020. https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures This does not apply to essential activities such as public transportation facilities, medical and health care facilities, pharmacies, emergency service facilities, correctional facilities, youth justice centres or other places of custody, courts or tribunals, Parliaments, food markets, supermarkets and grocery stores, shopping centres, office buildings, factories, construction sites, and mining sites, where it is necessary for their normal operation (although other social distancing and hygiene practices may be required in these settings)." Australia,AUS,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Prime Minister's statement: ""The National Cabinet has accepted the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice that non-essential indoor gatherings of greater than 100 people (including staff) will no longer be permitted from Wednesday 18 March 2020."" NB No change to the restriction on outdoor gatherings, at this point, a maximum of 500 people. Archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200430222126/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures" Australia,AUS,20200318,C5: Close public transport,0,,"National Cabinet agreed that public transport is essential and that AHPPC advice should apply in relation to public transport (trains, trams, buses, ferries), taxi and ride share vehicles and transport of vulnerable populations, with particular attention given to cleaning and hygiene. National Cabinet agreed that domestic air travel is low risk. The issue of where people are travelling to and sensitive locations where travel should be restricted, will be developed with advice of states and territories. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709113331/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures" Australia,AUS,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Advice to all Australians - regardless of your destination, age or health - is do not travel overseas at this time. This our highest travel advice setting – Level 4 of 4. We also now advise Australians who are overseas who wish to return to Australia, to do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Commercial options may quickly become limited. Anyone arriving in Australia from overseas, including Australians citizens and permanent residents, will be required to self-isolate for 14 days from the date of arrival. https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures" Australia,AUS,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Tasmania announces border controls from 21 March - arrivals to self-isolate for 14 days: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/mar/19/tasmania-effectively-closes-borders-to-mainland-australia-in-response-to-coronavirus" Australia,AUS,20200319,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Australia is closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents. The entry ban takes effect from 9pm AEDT Friday, 20 March 2020, with exemptions only for Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family, including spouses, legal guardians and dependants: https://www.pm.gov.au/media/border-restrictions" Australia,AUS,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Indoor gatherings of fewer than 100 people and outdoor gatherings of fewer than 500 people may proceed provided there is sufficient space for social distancing. Space requirements set out at: https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures-0" Australia,AUS,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"PM statement of 19 March 2020: Australia is closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents. The entry ban takes effect from 9pm AEDT Friday, 20 March 2020, with exemptions only for Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family, including spouses, legal guardians and dependants. Archived statement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510205042/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/border-restrictions" Australia,AUS,20200321,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Report in financial review details 24/7 NSW operation to comprehensively contact trace. However, a report quoted (but unfortunately not properly linked) states that 14 percent of diagnosed cases could not be traced to previous contacts, implying that contact tracing was at least not entirely exhaustive. Since from this report, every confirmed case will still be contact traced, I leave the coding at 2, but future evidence of a more limited approach might suggest a downgrade to 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516210511/http://www.afr.com/policy/health-and-education/inside-coronavirus-hq-the-virus-hunters-trying-to-stem-an-outbreak-20200319-p54bs5" Australia,AUS,20200322,C1: School closing,0,,"Prime Minister says schools remain open, but parents can keep children at home if they wish. School closures announced in some states (Victoria, ACT, and forecast in NSW). Victoria: On Sunday 22 March, the Premier announced additional steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), including bringing forward the school holidays in Victoria to commence from Tuesday 24 March. Early childhood education and care services, TAFE and training providers will remain open. (https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx). Australian Capital Territory schools to be pupil-free from 24/3/20: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031205837/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-23/coronavirus-covid19-how-canberra-schools-will-operate/12080248" Australia,AUS,20200322,E1: Income support,1,1,"On 22 March 2020, the eligibility criteria for this payment was extended to new payment recipients who are eligible for their payment or card between 12 March 2020 to 13 April 2020 (inclusive). As long as someone had lodged a claim for an eligible payment and was eligible for that payment by 13 April 2020, they should have already received this economic support payment via Services Australia or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Payments were made from 31 March 2020 and would have been received by the majority of recipients by 17 April 2020.https://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-support" Australia,AUS,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"From PM statement of 22/3/20: The following facilities will be restricted from opening from midday local time 23 March 2020: Pubs, registered and licenced clubs (excluding bottle shops attached to these venues), hotels (excluding accommodation) Gyms and indoor sporting venues Cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos, and night clubs Restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaway and/or home delivery Religious gatherings, places of worship or funerals (in enclosed spaces and other than very small groups and where the 1 person per 4 square metre rule applies). Archived statement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510195316/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures-220320" Australia,AUS,20200323,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Case of the Ruby Princess and response thereafter (including calling in ADF to help with contact tracing) strongly implies that the current tracing mechanisms in place are not entirely comprehensive. This suggests that there are some issues with the extent of contract tracing, but not significant enough to downgrade to 1 as majority are still being tracked; https://web.archive.org/web/20200516210150/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/24/anatomy-of-a-coronavirus-disaster-how-2700-people-were-let-off-the-ruby-princess-cruise-ship-by-mistake " Australia,AUS,20200324,C1: School closing,3,0,"Victoria brings school holidays forward to 24 March; https://web.archive.org/web/20200516174115/https:/www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/schools-closed-from-tuesday-in-drastic-bid-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-20200322-p54cpw.html?js-chunk-not-found-refresh=true" Australia,AUS,20200324,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Prime Minister specifies that certain gatherings are to be no more than 10 people, including funerals and fitness training sessions, and weddings should be no more than 5 people. Archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200430223305/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures-24-March-2020" Australia,AUS,20200324,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Prime Minister's statement of 24 March: ""Australians should stay at home, unless shopping for essentials, travelling to and from work - where you cannot work from home, going to school and exercising. Keep visitors to your home at a minimum. In outdoor spaces do not congregate in groups."" Archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200430223305/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures-24-March-2020 " Australia,AUS,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia enforce border controls: arrivals from interstate required to self-isolate for 14 days: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-24/nt-border-restrictions-begin-amid-coronavirus-crisis/12086306 and https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/south-australia-closes-borders/3978380/ and http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2020/3/24/border-control-slows-virus-spread, and https://www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/coronavirus-covid-19-state-of-emergency-declarations." Australia,AUS,20200324,C8: International travel controls,4,,"In addition to a ban on arrivals of non-citizens or non-residents or their families, there is now a ban on Australians travelling overseas, except on compassionate or humanitarian grounds: http://web.archive.org/web/20200430223305/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures-24-March-2020" Australia,AUS,20200325,C1: School closing,3,0,"Media report of 25/3/20: This week, Victoria brought forward its Easter holidays, NSW encouraged parents to keep children at home and ACT schools went online. Many private schools have also closed of their own accord. Archived article: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510184004/https:/www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/really-unusual-times-how-school-closures-will-affect-students-20200324-p54der.html?js-chunk-not-found-refresh=true" Australia,AUS,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Prime Minister's statement of 24 March 2020: ""Australians should stay at home, unless shopping for essentials, travelling to and from work - where you cannot work from home, going to school and exercising."" Specific types of businesses are required to close, e.g. beauty parlours, swimming pools, gyms. Full list in archived PM's statement: http://web.archive.org/web/20200430223305/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures-24-March-2020" Australia,AUS,20200325,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 25 March 2020, a 6 month temporary debt relief program came into effect to support individuals and businesses. The temporary debt relief measures include: Six month temporary debt protection Changes to bankruptcy notices Impacts to people who are currently bankrupt https://web.archive.org/web/20200723054416/https://www.afsa.gov.au/debtrelief" Australia,AUS,20200326,C1: School closing,3,0,"Report from 26/3/20: [State] Premiers have announced a series of different measures for schools across the country, with some calling on parents to keep children at home if they can. Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia will keep schools open for the children of essential workers but will begin to implement pupil-free days in the coming weeks. Next week, schools in Queensland will be student-free, except for the children of essential workers. WA Premier Mark McGowan asked parents to keep children home if they could, but said schools would remain open next week. Classes will move to online learning in the second term in South Australia. Next week is set to be the final week of regular term in the Northern Territory. But from Monday, April 6 to Thursday, April 9, schools will be pupil-free. Schools will close for an early end-of-term break from next Friday in Tasmania before shifting to distance learning. Schools in Victoria have already started their school holidays after Premier Daniel Andrews brought the break forward to begin on Tuesday. For now, NSW schools remain unaffected but Premier Gladys Berejiklian has told parents they should keep children at home if they can. Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510184003/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-26/schools-which-states-are-going-pupil-free-coronavirus/12093340" Australia,AUS,20200327,H2: Testing policy,1,,"To be tested, you must meet one of the following criteria: You have returned from overseas in the past 14 days or spent time on a cruise ship, and you develop respiratory illness, with or without fever You have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days and you develop respiratory illness, with or without fever You have severe community-acquired pneumonia and there is no clear cause (including patients who have already been hospitalised for this condition) You have a fever or acute respiratory infection and you work in the healthcare or aged/residential care sectors, or you have spent time in a location that's defined by a state or territory as having an elevated risk of community transmission, or you have spent time at a ""high-risk"" location where there are two or more linked cases of COVID-19, such as an aged-care home, a remote Aboriginal community, a correctional facility, a boarding school, or a military base (including Navy ships) with live-in accommodation. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-27/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-criteria-eligibility/12097990" Australia,AUS,20200329,C1: School closing,3,0,"This Sydney Morning Herald article unpicks the ""messiness"" of school closures in Australia, particularly in the states of Victoria and NSW. It includes references to some private schools closing from as early as March 15. Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510185612/https://www.smh.com.au/education/the-messiest-part-the-inside-story-of-how-nsw-schools-responded-to-covid-19-20200326-p54e67.html?js-chunk-not-found-refresh=true" Australia,AUS,20200329,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 29 March the National Cabinet agreed to further limit public gatherings and events. Any non-essential events cancelled, limits on who can go to weddings and funerals. See Health Department website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402202317/https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-coronavirus-covid-19/limits-on-public-gatherings-for-coronavirus-covid-19#essential-gatherings" Australia,AUS,20200329,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 29 March the National Cabinet agreed to further limit most indoor and outdoor non-essential gathering to 2 people. See Health Department website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402202317/https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-coronavirus-covid-19/limits-on-public-gatherings-for-coronavirus-covid-19#essential-gatherings" Australia,AUS,20200329,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"PM's statement: ""National Cabinet’s strong guidance to all Australians is to stay home unless for: shopping for what you need - food and necessary supplies; medical or health care needs, including compassionate requirements; exercise in compliance with the public gathering requirements; work and study if you can’t work or learn remotely."" Archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200430225244/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/national-cabinet-statement" Australia,AUS,20200329,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Australians arriving back home from overseas required to spend 14 days in quarantine, usually in a hotel, in the city of their arrival: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402203650/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-29/first-airport-passengers-face-mandatory-quarantine-arrive-sydney/12099734" Australia,AUS,20200329,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Short term moratorium on evictions nationally. Specifics differ from state to state.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/17/australias-landlords-and-tenants-what-support-is-available-in-the-coronavirus-crisis" Australia,AUS,20200330,C1: School closing,3,0,"Some states, such as South Australia, have not closed schools to begin with. Others, such as NSW have left schools open, but attendance went down to as low as 5%. Victoria has moved its school holidays forward, closing all schools from March 24 (including independent schools); https://web.archive.org/web/20200516181505/https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/apr/09/federal-education-minister-orders-independent-schools-to-reopen-for-term-two; https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/apr/09/federal-education-minister-orders-independent-schools-to-reopen-for-term-two" Australia,AUS,20200331,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"See, for example, fines introduced in Sydney (in the state of NSW) of up to A$11,000 (US$6,779) for people who leave their home without good reason: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402203121/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/australia-enacts-sweeping-lockdown-powers-to-combat-coronavirus-spread/ar-BB11W267" Australia,AUS,20200401,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Defence Forces assisting with contact tracing (tracing varies by state/territory): https://web.archive.org/web/20200402210500/https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/lreynolds/media-releases/expansion-adf-support-covid-19-assist " Australia,AUS,20200402,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Restrictions vary between states/territories. For instance, South Australia and Western Australia have not said people cannot leave their home. Summary in this Guardian article from 2/4/20: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402200934/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/apr/01/social-distancing-rules-australia-lockdown-coronavirus-strict-new-laws-legal-illegal-state-physical-restrictions-guidelines-explained-nsw-victoria-qld-queensland-act-sa-wa-two-person" Australia,AUS,20200402,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions vary between states/territories. Summary in this Guardian article from 2/4/20: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402200934/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/apr/01/social-distancing-rules-australia-lockdown-coronavirus-strict-new-laws-legal-illegal-state-physical-restrictions-guidelines-explained-nsw-victoria-qld-queensland-act-sa-wa-two-person" Australia,AUS,20200402,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Western Australia allows testing for people who have fever and respiratory issues: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/COVID-clinics General conditions of eligibility for rest of Australia remain more narrow. Available at Health Department website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402205514/https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19 " Australia,AUS,20200402,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Varies by state. Western Australia: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402212926/https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/Locations-visited-by-confirmed-cases Queensland (note, link was previously unarchived, 04/11/20 updated AW): https://web.archive.org/web/20201104105544/https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/contact-tracing NSW: unclear, limited information Northern Territory: unclear, limited information Tasmania: small number of cases but evidence of comprehensive contact tracing, e.g. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402214211/https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/media-releases/coronavirus-alert " Australia,AUS,20200403,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Federal Education Minister of Australia has requested independent schools to reopen for term two. See the press report published on April 3: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/apr/09/federal-education-minister-orders-independent-schools-to-reopen-for-term-two According to this press report published on April 8, Australian schools remain open: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2240226-australia-seems-to-be-keeping-a-lid-on-covid-19-how-is-it-doing-it/ " Australia,AUS,20200405,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The state of Western Australia joins a number of other Australia states/territories in closing its borders. You will no longer be able to enter Western Australia after 11.59pm, on Sunday, 5 April 2020 unless an exemption has been granted. Exemptions must be granted by WA Police prior to travel. You must carry your exemption form and proof of its submission when travelling. You may be asked to produce this documentation at a check point or by WA Police patrolling the area. Source: State Government website, available: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406170922/https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/covid-19-coronavirus-advice-travelling-and-within-western-australia" Australia,AUS,20200405,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Federal report identifies 9.3% of confirmed cases as not traced to a previous contact; https://web.archive.org/web/20200516204423/https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/04/coronavirus-covid-19-at-a-glance-5-april-2020_0.pdf" Australia,AUS,20200407,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing differs by state, national guidelines are still symptoms and / or specific eligibility criteria. Some states have extended testing to anyone with symptoms, Victoria has started a limited amount of random screening. https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/6709758/who-can-get-tested-for-coronavirus/" Australia,AUS,20200408,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Federal Education Minister of Australia has requested independent schools to reopen for term two. See the press report published on April 3: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/apr/09/federal-education-minister-orders-independent-schools-to-reopen-for-term-two According to this press report published on April 8, Australian schools remain open: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2240226-australia-seems-to-be-keeping-a-lid-on-covid-19-how-is-it-doing-it/ " Australia,AUS,20200418,C1: School closing,2,0,"https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/apr/09/federal-education-minister-orders-independent-schools-to-reopen-for-term-two;https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/apr/13/are-schools-open-closed-term-2-australia-coronavirus-easter-holidays" Australia,AUS,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/apr/15/can-i-visit-my-family-parents-coronavirus-australia-lockdown-rules-covid-19-restrictions-nsw-victoria-queensland;https://www.australia.gov.au" Australia,AUS,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6719283/international-border-closures-could-be-long-term/ - Borders are closed, however citizens and PR holders are allowed to return and will need to stay in a government arranged quarantine centre for 2/52 on return. " Australia,AUS,20200427,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Government has decided to reduce the JobSeeker Payment Partner Income Test taper rate from 60 cents to 25 cents from 27 April 2020. This will allow more couples to access payment where one of the couple loses their job and goes onto JobSeeker Payment, and the working partner is on a more modest income.https://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-support" Australia,AUS,20200427,H2: Testing policy,3,,"27 April Media Source: “Australia’s coronavirus testing regime to be expanded to include asymptomatic patients, The testing regime will be expanded nationwide, Chief Medical Officer Dr Brendan Murphy said during a press conference on Monday.” The initial calls to expand to asymptomatic or mild (including non covid-19 symptoms) to be tested was back in April. Media Source: http://archive.vn/eOLzC Youtube source of press briefing: http://archive.vn/ANBFC This government source says they aim to: ""undertake strategically targeted asymptomatic screening in high risk settings or vulnerable populations, particularly in association with a case exposure in these settings."" Clear allowance for those without symptoms aligns with a goal to maximise testing, and attempting to proactively detect asymptomatic cases (however unlikely), and of course expect a high hit rate for those with symptoms. NSW Government Source: http://archive.vn/BumdC" Australia,AUS,20200513,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/13/how-far-can-i-travel-visit-my-friends-family-parents-go-fishing-coronavirus-australia-lockdown-rules-covid-19-restrictions-guidelines-nsw-victoria-queensland-qld-wa-sa-act" Australia,AUS,20200515,C1: School closing,2,0,"NSW School students to return to school on 25 May. Archived Education Department media release: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521210412/https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/nsw-students-return-to-the-classroom-full-time ACT students to gradually return from 18 May. Archive Education Department information: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521210458/https://www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/remote-learning-in-term-2-2020 Northern Territory students expected to be at school from 20 April: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521210602/https://education.nt.gov.au/ Queensland: all students to be at school from 25 May: http://web.archive.org/web/20200521210756/https://qed.qld.gov.au/about-us/news-and-media/novel-coronavirus South Australian schools are open: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521210850/https://www.education.sa.gov.au/supporting-students/health-e-safety-and-wellbeing/covid-19-coronavirus/advice-families/learning-term-2 Tasmanian students have a staged return from 25 May: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521210836/https://www.education.tas.gov.au/2020/05/tasmanian-students-to-return-to-learning-at-school/ Western Australian students expected to be at school from 18 May: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521211016/https://www.education.wa.edu.au/term-2-schooling-arrangements Victorian students: staged return from 25 May to 9 June: http://web.archive.org/web/20200521211251/https://education.vic.gov.au/parents/Pages/stagedreturn_overview.aspx" Australia,AUS,20200515,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/15/social-distancing-rules-australia-when-will-end-guidelines-coronavirus-laws-physical-covid-19-restrictions-signs-posters-nsw-victoria-qld-queensland-act-sa-wa-nt-tasmania" Australia,AUS,20200515,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""NSW – Yes, but only if it is takeaway and if you have met a friend for the purpose of exercising, or if you are visiting another person’s home. From 15 May, up to 10 people will be allowed to dine-in at a cafe or restaurant, as long as there are at least four sq metres per person. Queensland – Yes, as of Friday 1 May, people are allowed to leave the house for some recreational activities, including getting a takeaway coffee with one friend or the members of your household. From 16 May, cafes in regional or rural areas with no cases will be allowed to seat up to 20 people. Victoria and Tasmania – Yes, but only if it is takeaway and you have met a friend for the purpose of exercising. From midnight on the 12th May, you can go and have coffee at another person’s home, though the state government says you should only visit other people “if you really need to”."" ACT, SA– Yes, as long as it is takeaway. WA – Yes, as long as it is takeaway. But from Monday 18 May, cafes and restaurants will be allowed to seat up to 20 diners as long as they follow the four sq metres per person rule. NT – Yes, as long as it is takeaway. Cafes and restaurants will be allowed to reopen from Friday 15 May.ttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/13/how-far-can-i-travel-visit-my-friends-family-parents-go-fishing-coronavirus-australia-lockdown-rules-covid-19-restrictions-guidelines-nsw-victoria-queensland-qld-wa-sa-act" Australia,AUS,20200516,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"State-by-state summary of social distancing rules in this archived Guardian article: http://web.archive.org/web/20200521212036/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/20/social-distancing-rules-australia-when-will-end-guidelines-coronavirus-laws-physical-covid-19-restrictions-signs-posters-nsw-victoria-qld-queensland-act-sa-wa-nt-tasmania" Australia,AUS,20200516,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Some states have restrictions on gatherings of <10 people; some states have relaxed those restrictions to include funerals of 20 guests indoors or 30 outdoors (e.g. Queensland from 15 May, Tasmania from 18 May). Two useful reports, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200521212036/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/20/social-distancing-rules-australia-when-will-end-guidelines-coronavirus-laws-physical-covid-19-restrictions-signs-posters-nsw-victoria-qld-queensland-act-sa-wa-nt-tasmania https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-08/coronavirus-cafes-restaurant-restrictions-relaxed-states/12228866" Australia,AUS,20200516,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Summary of state-specific measures: http://web.archive.org/web/20200521212036/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/20/social-distancing-rules-australia-when-will-end-guidelines-coronavirus-laws-physical-covid-19-restrictions-signs-posters-nsw-victoria-qld-queensland-act-sa-wa-nt-tasmania" Australia,AUS,20200518,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"18 May “Hundreds of thousands of Sydneysiders will have to give up their public transport commute and drive to the city under strict new social distancing measures announced by the NSW government. Capacity on trains, buses and ferries will be slashed, temporary car parking set up at Moore Park and six new pop-up cycleways rolled out across Sydney, Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Monday. Just 12 people will be allowed on a bus and 32 in a train carriage as the government works to maintain strict physical distancing of 1.5 metres on the network. Trains will run at 24 per cent capacity and buses at 14 per cent for the foreseeable future, meaning Sydneysiders may be prevented from entering railway stations as they fill up or watch near-empty buses drive past their stops” Source: http://archive.vn/zhhOo" Australia,AUS,20200525,C1: School closing,2,0,"Schools reopened (note - gradual return to school depending on students' year level) but universities remain closed. " Australia,AUS,20200525,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Victorians still being asked to stay at home: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528215628/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/stay-home-restrictions-coronavirus Little by way of ""stay at home"" messages in other states. Note, for example, easing of ""stay at home"" restrictions in Queensland on 1 May 2020. Archived statement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528220527/http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2020/5/1/queenslanders-urged-to-play-it-safe-this-weekend" Australia,AUS,20200527,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"May 27 Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan has published data showing about 390,000 public transport trips were taken in Victoria on May 27, or about 18 per cent of the system’s capacity, an increase of 73,000 from a week before. Reduced capacity in Victoria. Source: http://archive.vn/7NPvO" Australia,AUS,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Stay at home"" is no longer a key message. See, for example, this line from the PM's Q and A with reporters of 29/5/20: ""...as we’ve seen Australians move back out of their homes, go back into work places, slowly being and going back into playgrounds and into schools and all of these things they have been looking forward to doing for so long."" Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601231609/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/press-conference-australian-parliament-house-act-29may20 Victoria - which held onto ""stay at home"" messaging longest - is no longer requiring people do so (but people are still encouraged to work from home if they can). See, for example, the new rules on this Victorian government website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601231715/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/how-stay-safe-and-well-covid-19" Australia,AUS,20200601,C1: School closing,2,0,"All students in the ACT had returned to school as of 2 June: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606221854/https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/help-and-advice/students-education-childcare Some year levels in Victorian and Tasmanian schools due to return on 9 June, by which point all year levels will have returned to school, Australia-wide." Australia,AUS,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"While ""work from home"" is no longer a feature of government advice, the country is somewhere between ""step 1"" and ""step 2"" of its three-step COVID-19 plan (see PM's remarks of 29/5/20: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606224702/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-following-national-cabinet-meeting) According to the plan, that means ""Work from home if it works for you and your employer"". Archived guidelines: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606224638/https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/3-step-framework-for-a-covidsafe-australia" Australia,AUS,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"NSW: Weddings up to 20 people, funerals up to 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200606225307/https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules Victoria: Gatherings of up to 20 people permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200606225522/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/social-gatherings-covid-19 Queensland: Gatherings of up to 20 people permitted: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606225657/https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/legislation/cho-public-health-directions-under-expanded-public-health-act-powers/movement-gathering-direction" Australia,AUS,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Northern Territory still has border controls in place." Australia,AUS,20200609,C1: School closing,1,1,"The return to school of specific year groups in the states of Victoria and Tasmania now means all Australian school students can be back in classrooms. In the state of Victoria, the return to school of students in years 3-9 means all year groups are now back in classrooms. Social distancing and sanitary measures are in place. Archived policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612090828/https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/Pages/stagedreturn_overview.aspx In Tasmania, the return of students in years 7-10 means all students can now be back in classrooms. Archived webpage: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612090956/https://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/" Australia,AUS,20200612,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Today the government announced that for outdoor venues up to 40,000 spectator capacity, ticketed and seated events will be able to be held in front of a crowd of no more than 25 per cent of capacity. Also social distancing of 1 person per 4sqm and/or staying 1.5 metres away from other people must be adhered to whenever and wherever possible, and also maintain good hygiene of handwashing. However, it is up to individual States and territories to make decisions on when to move to this situation. It is likely that some states will not want to change things too quickly, for example Victoria where there are more cases is easing restrictions more slowly. This doesn't include non-ticketed standing events such as music festivals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622145532/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures-12june20" Australia,AUS,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"National Cabinet agreed to remove the 100 person limit on non-essential indoor gatherings under the Step 3 Framework and replace it with: 1 person per 4sqm; staying 1.5 metres away from other people whenever and wherever possible; However, Victoria still has a limit of 20 ppl in any public space at any given time, including restaurants and bars, and up to a max of 50 ppl for indoor or outdoor funerals (from 31 May onwards). http://archive.vn/UhGEq Victoria seems to be the most strict at this time. " Australia,AUS,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Australia’s federal government stepped up pressure on state and territory leaders on Friday to reopen internal borders, a step viewed as key to reviving the country’s coronavirus-hit economy Opening up borders will ultimately be decided by the leaders of the respective States and territories. Queensland has a closed border to Victoria. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622152123/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-australia/australian-pm-pushes-for-internal-borders-to-be-reopened-idUSL4N2DO4HP" Australia,AUS,20200614,H2: Testing policy,3,,"14 June ""Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos encouraged Victorians with even the mildest symptoms to go get tested. ""Symptoms that should prompt people to get tested include fever, chills, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, loss of sense of smell, or a runny nose. Even the most mild of symptoms could be a sign of coronavirus."" When presenting with no symptoms though, it is called ""asymptomatic testing"". Sheets like this are common to explain that (1) yes, you absolutely can be tested but (2) unlike those who have symptoms and need to self-isolate, until a positive result is returned an asymptomatic person can go about normal activities. I suspect this is to encourage those with no symptoms to be tested because the fear of some being tested is that a positive result will mean compulsory isolation. Premier of Victoria announcement 14 June source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200714200212/https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-from-the-premier-42/ Information Sheet for asymptomatic testing source: http://archive.vn/rdZnp " Australia,AUS,20200619,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Tracing varies by 6 states. All states have declared comprehensive contact tracing as of 19th June. Government implemented a voluntary tracing appalled CovidSafe but this is not the main source of contact tracing. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706144712/https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app 19 June Western Australia: The Department of Health is contacting all confirmed cases to identify and inform close contacts. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200619001942/https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus/Locations-visited-by-confirmed-cases 12 June Queensland: If a person gets a positive test result for COVID-19, we do what is called ‘contact tracing’. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706053747/https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/contact-tracing 23 May New South Wales: People identified as close contacts to someone testing positive should travel directly to the place where they will undertake their self-isolation (home or a hotel). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605030238/https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/advice-for-contacts.aspx 24 June Northern Territory: Only 1 active case, evidence of tracing. The Territorian who tested positive to coronavirus travelled on 29 June from Melbourne to Brisbane on flight QF610 and from Brisbane to Darwin on flight QF836. Those seated near him on the plane will be contacted by NT Health staff. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706145608/https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/current-status Tasmania: No active cases but evidence of comprehensive contact tracing. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402214211/https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/media-releases/coronavirus-alert South Australia: 27th June: The Communicable Disease Control Branch’s contact tracing team will be boosted by up to 300 additional staff. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627132402/https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Conditions/Infectious+Diseases/COVID+2019/COVID-19+Response/SA+Health+response+-+COVID-19" Australia,AUS,20200623,C1: School closing,2,0,"Due to a cluster of COVID virus in Victoria, two primary schools have had to close. One of the cases reportedly from a person in hotel quarantine. http://archive.vn/wip/TWecl" Australia,AUS,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"as of 23 June most businesses in Australia have opened, many with a Covid safety plan in place, if required by the state. Some states have eased distancing requirement to 1 person per 2 square meters, others such as New South Wales are still at 1 person per 4 square meters for many places. This is state dependent: http://archive.vn/wip/iTSq5 http://archive.vn/9W8cP" Australia,AUS,20200623,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Based on state by state limitations to public gatherings and sizes. Some states are allowing sporting events with up to 500 people, some states (such as Victoria) still have fairly strict limitations to events and sizes. Weddings and funerals can be held in all states (differing limits to size and capacity) , but full list of attendees and phone numbers/emails must be kept for possible contact tracing. http://archive.vn/9W8cP http://archive.vn/pR0Yu " Australia,AUS,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Each state has their own limitation to gathering size. Victoria has the most restrictions on gathering size with public gatherings limited to 10 people, visitors in a home to 5, private worship or small religious ceremonies limited to 20 people plus officiant. Physical distancing of at least 1.5m from those you don't live with. http://archive.vn/UhGEq " Australia,AUS,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"From 23 June, no indication of stay at home policies. " Australia,AUS,20200623,C8: International travel controls,4,,"You can only travel to Australia if you are an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident or are a New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia. https://web.archive.org/web/20200723051855/https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions-0" Australia,AUS,20200623,E1: Income support,1,1,"http://archive.vn/wip/sRaE5 " Australia,AUS,20200623,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"This KPMG report (http://archive.vn/wip/adKge) has a breakdown of all of the tax and debt relief packages announced by states and federal government on deferral of payments, etc. Based on the information here, I code this as broad debt/contract relief. Some relief for small businesses, state and territory governments have various fiscal packages that include payroll tax relief for businesses and relief for households, discount utility bills (some regions, unsure what discount). http://archive.vn/SofPj http://archive.vn/wip/sRaE5" Australia,AUS,20200625,H2: Testing policy,3,,"June 25th Victoria introduces a ‘suburban testing blitz’ ""...all residents of these suburbs will be eligible for free testing, with or without symptoms, with a priority on testing symptomatic cases. Door to door testing was added to cover everyone, with the majority of those tested obviously being asymptomatic: Victoria Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200711095843/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/202006/2001628_COVID-19_COVID-19%20suburban%20testing%20blitz.pdf They have started to test every single house regardless of symptoms or not: ""Health workers going door-to-door to test residents in these hotspots will be using a new type of saliva test developed by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity that is less invasive, and painful, than nose and throat swabs. ""Mr Andrews urged everyone to agree to be tested if a health worker knocks on their door."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200627072421/https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/testing-blitz-to-target-coronavirus-hotspots-as-state-records-33-new-cases-20200625-p555yp.html Some residents refused testing in the door to door blanket testing. Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has urged residents living in Melbourne’s coronavirus hotspots to get tested after more than 10,000 people rejected approaches by health workers to be swabbed. More than 164,000 Victorians have been tested as part of a blitz launched last Thursday, with local lockdowns now in place to contain growing suburban outbreaks. Media article : https://web.archive.org/web/20200705205105/https://www.sbs.com.au/news/health-officials-raise-conspiracy-concerns-as-10-000-refuse-coronavirus-tests-in-victoria " Australia,AUS,20200629,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"June 29 “While public transport has been exempt from day one of the pandemic, patronage reduced by nearly 70% as Tasmanians stayed home to slow the spread, providing essential travellers with more room on board” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200630005914/https://www.metrotas.com.au/communication/blog/2020/covid-19-coronavirus-advice-to-all-passengers/" Australia,AUS,20200701,C1: School closing,3,0,"9 postcodes within the state of Victoria have imposed lockdowns restricting the movement of residents to leave the house only for food or supplies, to work or study if you can't do it at home, give or receive care, exercise. In effect until 29 July. http://archive.vn/wip/P5I9a " Australia,AUS,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"9 postcodes within the state of Victoria have imposed lockdowns restricting the movement of residents to leave the house only for food or supplies, to work or study if you can't do it at home, give or receive care, exercise. in place until 29 July. affected postcodes: 3012, 3021, 3032, 3038, 3042, 3046, 3047, 3055, 3060, 3064. In other regions and states, most businesses have reopened with capacity regulations at 1 person per 2 square meters. http://archive.vn/wip/P5I9a" Australia,AUS,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"9 postcodes within the state of Victoria have imposed lockdowns restricting the movement of residents to leave the house only for food or supplies, to work or study if you can't do it at home, give or receive care, exercise. in place until 29 July. affected postcodes: 3012, 3021, 3032, 3038, 3042, 3046, 3047, 3055, 3060, 3064. In other regions and states, most businesses have reopened with capacity regulations at 1 person per 2 square meters. http://archive.vn/wip/P5I9a " Australia,AUS,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Each state has their own limits to public gatherings. At latest, Victoria has the most strict limit to public gatherings: 50 ppl can attend a funeral, but all other events, restaurants, bars, etc are limited to 20 patrons, or participants. What is unclear in the latest lockdown of postcodes in Victoria is what the limit to gathering size is- may assume it is under 10, in which case, this may be a 4? As this has not been specifically noted, I have coded this as a 3T for now. http://archive.vn/wip/P5I9a http://archive.vn/UhGEq" Australia,AUS,20200701,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"July 1 Public transport capacity in NSW to double as of 1 July (Suggesting it has been limited up to this point). From July 1, there will be 68 passengers allowed on a Waratah train carriage, 23 on a bus and 450 on a Freshwater ferry. Forty people will be allowed on a light rail and 65 in a metro train. We are still encouraging people to travel outside the peak where possible,"" Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Tuesday. Source: http://archive.vn/k5s3z" Australia,AUS,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"9 postcodes within the state of Victoria have imposed lockdowns restricting the movement of residents to leave the house only for food or supplies, to work or study if you can't do it at home, give or receive care, exercise. In place until 29 July affected postcodes: 3012, 3021, 3032, 3038, 3042, 3046, 3047, 3055, 3060, 3064. In other regions and states, most businesses have reopened with capacity regulations at 1 person per 2 square meters. http://archive.vn/wip/P5I9a " Australia,AUS,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Australia’s federal government stepped up pressure on state and territory leaders on Friday to reopen internal borders, a step viewed as key to reviving the country’s coronavirus-hit economy Opening up borders will ultimately be decided by the leaders of the respective States and territories. Queensland has a closed border to Victoria. Many states within AUS have regulations to who can and cannot cross into their state, especially if they have come from Victoria where there have been increased cases of COVID. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622152123/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-australia/australian-pm-pushes-for-internal-borders-to-be-reopened-idUSL4N2DO4HP" Australia,AUS,20200701,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Australian international border remains closed to entry. Repatriation or anyone entering is subject to 14 day quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200723051855/https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions-0" Australia,AUS,20200707,H2: Testing policy,3,,"7 July In some states there have been 0 cases for over a month, and in some areas of NSW and Victoria there have been no sign of cases (some of these areas are remote and there is little movement in and out of towns), asymptomatic testing is discouraged. It is however encouraged for those at risk which includes anyone if current hotspots. NSW Source 7 July: https://web.archive.org/web/20200707162123/https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/frequently-asked-questions.aspx" Australia,AUS,20200708,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools in Melbourne and an area to the north called the Mitchell Shirewill largely returned to distance learning on 8 July. http://web.archive.org/web/20200715154820/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-53335745" Australia,AUS,20200708,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Restaurants in Melbourne and an area to the north called the Mitchell Shire are only permitted to serve takeaway food from 8 July. Shops and hairdressers remain open. http://web.archive.org/web/20200715154820/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-53335745" Australia,AUS,20200708,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Stage 3 ""Stay at home restrictions"" introduced for all of Melbourne and Mitchell Shire. https://web.archive.org/web/20200811035626/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/updates/coronavirus-covid-19/statement-premier" Australia,AUS,20200708,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"From 8 July, people in Melbourne and an area to the north called the Mitchell Shirewill will be kept to their homes, and will only be able to leave for essential reasons, such as for work, exercise and shopping for food and other necessities. This will last for six weeks. http://web.archive.org/web/20200715154820/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-53335745" Australia,AUS,20200708,H2: Testing policy,3,,"8 July New South Wales Premiers give press briefings everyday. From 9:30: When talking about even towns that ""might"" have people from hotspots in other states: ""... they get tested at the mildest symptom because it's our high rates of testing and contact tracing that will keep people as safe as possible. From 12:30: ""... and I also stress is the strongest possible terms, anyone in the state that has the mildest of symptoms, come forward and be tested"". Press briefing video: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720084045/https://vimeo.com/436294706/f580d23023" Australia,AUS,20200709,H2: Testing policy,3,,"9 July Genomic testing has been used since prior to the first case in Melbourne and is now being used nationally. Source: http://archive.vn/AZCpr “Revealing COVID-19 transmission in Australia by SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing and agent-based modeling”. This is particularly important in the context of mild or asymptomatic infection. Source: http://archive.vn/n2to8" Australia,AUS,20200712,H2: Testing policy,3,,"12th July Clusters in Victoria and Sydney Australian contacts tell us that it is common knowledge that no one is ever turned away from a test. It is not recommended by the government still that asymptomatic people get tested because in their results, they provide little yield. However as clusters have. broken out in Victoria and now Sydney, many people have been concerned that there is a conflicting message. On one hand they're saying anyone who has gone into these areas must be tested regardless of symptoms. On the other hand, they have said asymptomatic people don't require a test. ***H2 definition is” ""Open public testing (e.g “drive through” testing available to asymptomatic people)."" This is true, as asymptomatic testing is ""available"" just not ""recommended"".*** There is a transcript from the Deputy Chief Medical Officer from 12th July that confirms asymptomatic testing: It has always been ""available"", meeting your criteria, but going one step further, in outbreak areas the medical officer is recommending asymptomatic testing. He admits in this statement that asymptomatic testing has been conducted (therefore available), inferring this is the practice generally aside from cluster areas. ""The reality, from the Victorian experience that we've seen, is that there have been many, many thousands of tests conducted on asymptomatic individuals for very little yield- but when I say yield very few positives out of the asymptomatic testing that's being conducted down there. ""The asymptomatic test has a role in places where there's local small clusters, so the Casula case is a very good example. So we don't want to miss any cases in that sort of scenario, therefore we're going to recommend asymptomatic testing."" Australian Department of Health Source: http://archive.vn/zFZNu " Australia,AUS,20200713,C1: School closing,2,0,"Schools in regional and rural Victoria, other than Mitchell Shire, resumed on-site learning from the start of Term 3 on Monday 13 July. Schools remain closed for other year groups. Schools are open as normal in other parts of the country https://web.archive.org/web/20200728144543/https://education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/term3.aspx " Australia,AUS,20200713,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"Victoria recommends use of masks in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell shire. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908001003/https://blog.retail.org.au/newsandinsights/face-masks-recommended-to-help-fight-coronavirus-in-victoria" Australia,AUS,20200714,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From 14 July, certain Australian states closed their borders; people undertake interstate travel to these states must quarantine for 14 days in government-provided accommodation on arrival. http://web.archive.org/web/20200715152716/https://www.health.gov.au/news/state-quarantine-requirements-for-interstate-travel" Australia,AUS,20200716,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Public events are cancelled in Victoria. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727220122/https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria" Australia,AUS,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No social gatherings are permitted currently in Victoria. 5 ppl can attend a wedding, including the couple, celebrant and 2 witnesses, whilst 10 ppl can attend a funeral. Other parts of the country do not have restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727221212/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/social-gatherings-metropolitan-melbourne-and-mitchell-shire-covid-19" Australia,AUS,20200716,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Stay at home order for Victoria with 4 exceptions: exercise, shopping for essential items, providing care to another, attending medical appointments. Other states do not have such restrictions. https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria" Australia,AUS,20200716,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Victoria movement beyond one's suburb is discouraged, travel beyond or into metropolitan Melbourne is prohibited, some state borders are closed. " Australia,AUS,20200716,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border remains closed to all but returning residents. Residents are subjected to 14 day mandatory hotel quarantine on return. " Australia,AUS,20200716,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing is recommended for people with symptoms, however, anyone can access a testing centre and tests are not refused. " Australia,AUS,20200719,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Lockdown in Victoria extended on 19 July. Closures of some non-essential businesses and encourages people to work from home where possible. Non-essential retail stores, hairdressers, take-away food and drink outlets, and offices are still open. Businesses are open as usual in other parts of the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729090859/https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria https://web.archive.org/web/20200729091444/https://www.cotavic.org.au/news-items/state-of-emergency-extended-to-keep-slowing-the-spread/ " Australia,AUS,20200730,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Stage 4 restrictions in Victoria have seen the closure of many workplaces. Take-away food shops, grocery stores, pharmacies, health services and petrol stations remain open. Construction work continues with limits of numbers of ppl on site. A few other industries are allowed to continue operating with various restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807024234/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/07/victoria-stage-4-restrictions-melbourne-lockdown-rules-covid-19-stage-four-metropolitan-metro-explained-what-you-need-to-knowhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200807025026/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/business-industry-stage-4-restrictions-covid-19" Australia,AUS,20200730,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Masks become mandatory in Victoria. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908000321/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jul/30/victoria-makes-masks-compulsory-for-all-as-it-records-13-more-covid-19-deaths-and-723-new-cases" Australia,AUS,20200802,C2: Workplace closing,3,0," All but essential workplaces are closed. Supermarkets will continue to stay open to allow people to buy food so there is no need to stock up on groceries. Other shops will only be available for delivery or click and collect. Metropolitan Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, and capital of the Victoria region, entered Stage 4 restrictions on 2 August, to last 6 weeks and Stage 3 restrictions apply to regional Victoria as of 5 August. From 6pm on Sunday 2 August, if you live in metropolitan Melbourne, Stage 4 restrictions apply. Victoria State Government Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812100657/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/stage-4-restrictions-summary-covid-19 " Australia,AUS,20200802,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"A curfew is in place between the hours of 8pm until 5am. This means you must be at your home during these hours. The only reasons to leave home between 8pm and 5am will be work, medical care and caregiving. Only one person per household can leave home to get necessary goods and services. They can leave once a day, which means people can’t do multiple shopping trips. You should limit the time you spend away from home. If you are unable to leave a child, children or an person in your care at home unattended, then they may accompany you. Metropolitan Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, and capital of the Victoria region, entered Stage 4 restrictions on 2 August, to last 6 weeks and Stage 3 restrictions apply to regional Victoria as of 5 August. From 6pm on Sunday 2 August, if you live in metropolitan Melbourne, Stage 4 restrictions apply. Victoria State Government Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812100657/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/stage-4-restrictions-summary-covid-19" Australia,AUS,20200802,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Metropolitan Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, and capital of the Victoria region, entered Stage 4 restrictions on 2 August, to last 6 weeks and Stage 3 restrictions apply to regional Victoria as of 5 August. From 6pm on Sunday 2 August, if you live in metropolitan Melbourne, Stage 4 restrictions apply. Victoria State Government Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812100657/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/stage-4-restrictions-summary-covid-19 You can only travel up to 5km from your home. You should stay as close to your home as possible, for example shopping at the nearest supermarket. For some people the nearest essential goods and services will be more than 5km away. In this situation you may travel beyond 5km to the nearest provider. " Australia,AUS,20200802,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"In Victoria, masks remain mandatory, whereas in other states, masks may be strongly recommended. In NSW: ""The NSW Government is strongly encouraging greater use of masks in high-risk public settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200907235924/https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/health-advice-update-on-masks" Australia,AUS,20200803,C1: School closing,3,0,"All students in Victoria returned to online learning with the introduction of Stage 4 restrictions on Monday 3rd August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807024234/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/07/victoria-stage-4-restrictions-melbourne-lockdown-rules-covid-19-stage-four-metropolitan-metro-explained-what-you-need-to-know" Australia,AUS,20200813,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The?Australian Capital Territory?(ACT) has?closed its border?to travelers from Victoria. Any non-ACT residents traveling from Victoria must be granted an?exemption?to enter the ACT. ACT residents returning from Victoria must?notify ACT Health?and enter a 14-day quarantine. New South Wales?(NSW) has?closed its border?with Victoria. You may apply for a border entry permit to travel from Victoria to NSW?here. Residents returning to NSW from Victoria?must enter NSW through the Sydney airport and will be required to go into?hotel quarantine?for 14 days at their own expense. Heavy penalties and fines will apply for those who do not comply. All persons traveling to the?Northern Territory?must complete a border entry form?up to 72 hours before arrival. Anyone arriving into the Northern Territory from or through an?identified hotspot?in the last 14 days must undertake a 14-day mandatory supervised quarantine at their own expense. Any person who has been in the State of Victoria or another?declared COVID-19 hotspot?within the last 14 days will not be permitted to enter?Queensland. Travelers from all other states and territories may enter Queensland subject to completing and signing a?border declaration. A pre-approval process is now in place for travelers wishing to enter?South Australia, which will determine if a traveler is able to enter without restriction or is required to self-quarantine on arrival for 14 days. Travelers from Victoria, other than essential travelers, are not permitted to travel to South Australia. All travelers must?register online?before traveling to?Tasmania.?All non-essential travelers will be required to enter quarantine for 14 days. All persons undergoing quarantine in government-designated facilities will be required to pay a fee. All essential travelers who have spent time in an affected region in the previous 14 days will be required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival. This Tasmanian quarantine requirement is in addition to the Australian Government requirement for all returning international travelers to quarantine at their point of arrival into Australia. The government of?Western Australia?(WA) has temporarily closed the Western Australian state border and enacted tighter restrictions for travel through aboriginal communities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827151726/https://au.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Australia,AUS,20200813,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed to all except citizens and permanent residents. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827144914/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/australia" Australia,AUS,20200813,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Australian government is paying people in Tasmania who are required to self-isolate, quarantine, or care for someone with COVID-19 for 14 days and who therefore cannot earn an income, a total of 1500 Australian dollars. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827162347/https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/pandemic-leave-disaster-payment-tasmania" Australia,AUS,20200813,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public health campaign. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827145413/https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19" Australia,AUS,20200813,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827145413/https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19" Australia,AUS,20200813,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. " Australia,AUS,20200828,C1: School closing,3,0,"Victoria remains in Stage 4 lockdown. " Australia,AUS,20200828,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Victoria remains in Stage 4 lockdown. " Australia,AUS,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Victoria remains in Stage 4 lockdown. " Australia,AUS,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Victoria remains in Stage 4 lockdown with no gatherings allowed. " Australia,AUS,20200828,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Victoria remains in Stage 4 lockdown with reduced public transport services and recommendation to only use public transport for essential reasons. " Australia,AUS,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Victoria remains in Stage 4 lockdown. " Australia,AUS,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Some states have closed borders to states with active cases of coronavirus. Within Victoria, people in metropolitan Melbourne are not allowed to travel further than 5km from their home. " Australia,AUS,20200828,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Face masks are required in Metropolitan Melbourne when outside the house. " Australia,AUS,20200928,C1: School closing,2,0,"Victoria - Proposed changes for Monday include a staged return to school for some students and an allowance for outdoor gatherings of five people from two households. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928121411/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/26/victoria-records-one-death-and-12-new-cases-as-covid-19-numbers-continue-to-drop" Australia,AUS,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Earlier, Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday said Victoria should do more “in the weeks ahead to safely ease more restrictions,” after state authorities promised an accelerated timetable for returning to normal. The southeastern state said 127,000 workers would be allowed to go back to work on Monday, 30,000 more than in its previous plan. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928121457/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/9/28/covid-19-cases-in-australias-victoria-fall-as-lockdown-eases" Australia,AUS,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Victoria - Proposed changes for Monday include a staged return to school for some students and an allowance for outdoor gatherings of five people from two households. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928121411/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/26/victoria-records-one-death-and-12-new-cases-as-covid-19-numbers-continue-to-drop" Australia,AUS,20201009,E1: Income support,1,1,"Tax cuts for 11 million Australians will flow in the coming weeks after the Morrison Government secured the passage of the legislation through the Federal Parliament today. The tax relief package, for both individuals and business, is part of our COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan for Australia to create jobs, rebuild our economy and secure Australia’s future. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will update its schedules next week, with software payroll companies to update over the coming weeks, to get more money into the pockets of hard-working Australians as quickly as possible. Getting money into the pockets of Australians will give them more to spend at their local shops helping to create more jobs. Our business tax relief measures will also help to keep businesses to stay afloat, to grow and to hire more people. It is estimated our tax relief package to reduce the personal income tax burden and encourage business investment will create around 100,000 jobs by the end of 2021-22 and boost GDP by around $6 billion in 2020-21 and $19 billion in 2021-22. http://archive.today/2020.10.19-200109/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/tax-relief-back-hard-working-australians-and-create-more-jobs-passes-parliament" Australia,AUS,20201016,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Passengers from New Zealand will be able to travel to Australia, quarantine-free, from Friday, 16 October, provided they have not been in an area designated as a COVID-19 hotspot in New Zealand in the preceding 14 days."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.19-181332/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/safe-travel-zone-new-zealand The opening of the border to passengers from New Zealand indicates that the borders are not closed to all regions, hence change of code to ""3"". " Australia,AUS,20201019,C1: School closing,2,0,"The UNESCO school closure tracker (https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse) continues to represent the status of schools in Australia as ""Partially open"" for period 5th-18th October 2020. In link below Victoria Government outlines the plan for phased return to full time onsite education. It notes that remote and flexible learning will continue for some years (Yrs 8-10) until 26th October. However, this appears to apply only in Metropolitan Melbourne whereas for Rural and Regional Victoria, ""All students will return to on-site learning"" between 12-16 October. Indicator is left at 2T, following the coding guideline of focusing on strictest measures, but it appears to highly limited to specific year groups within a specific geographical area and is likely to change shortly for Victoria. http://archive.today/2020.10.19-170001/https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/returning-to-onsite-learning" Australia,AUS,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"There appears to be a policy operating in Victoria which is called the ""Permitted worker scheme"". In the link below, its refers to the following under the section ""Key Points"": ""Workplaces in metropolitan Melbourne must be closed unless: the workplace is part of a permitted activity, or all employees are working from home. Employers that require their staff to attend a worksite must issue a worker permit to their employees. Issuing the workers permit is the employer’s responsibility. The dates on existing permits can be edited and added to by employers as required."" http://archive.today/2020.10.19-190315/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/permitted-worker-scheme-coronavirus-covid-19 " Australia,AUS,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Victoria appears to be running two sets of policies, one which is more restrictive but focused on the area of Metropolitan Melbourne (""second step restrictions"") and one for regional Victoria (""third step restrictions""). This dual policy appears to be still in operation as the page which contains information on restrictions (https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19) was last updated on the 19th October 2020. The more restrictive measures on gathering which date back to September appear to be remain current and suggest that 4T is the appropriate code. ""You can meet in a group of up to ten people from a maximum of two households outdoors in a public place to socialise (children under 12 months of age not included in the limit). An outdoor public place means areas accessible to everyone, including local parks and beaches. This replaces the limit of five people from a maximum of two households."" http://archive.today/2020.10.19-183040/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/second-step-restrictions-metropolitan-melbourne-covid-19" Australia,AUS,20201019,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The link below from DHHS Victoria suggests that public transport continues to operate. There are no references to it being reduced. However, given the previous comment on 28 August, continuing travel restrictions and stay at home requirements it was decided to leave the code unchanged at ""1T"". This may need reviewing ""Will public transport continue to operate? Yes. Public transport will continue to operate. When catching public transport, you must wear a face mask and keep at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Wash your hands before you leave home and when you return."" http://archive.today/2020.10.19-191944/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/travel-metropolitan-melbourne-second-step-covid-19%23will-public-transport-continue-to-operate" Australia,AUS,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The code ""2T"" was based on policy for Metropolitan Melbourne and following the coding guidance of focusing on the strictest measures. ""You can leave home for four reasons, with limits: shopping for food or other essential items socialising or exercise (applies to outdoor exercise, and with your household or up to nine other people outdoors, from a maximum of two households). This needs to be in a public outdoor place (for example a local park) permitted work, primary and secondary education (when your school and year level are permitted) caregiving, for compassionate reasons, or to seek medical treatment, also remain permitted reasons to leave home."" http://archive.today/2020.10.19-183040/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/second-step-restrictions-metropolitan-melbourne-covid-19 " Australia,AUS,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions on travel continue to be in place for Metropolitan Victoria. ""I live in metropolitan Melbourne. Can I travel? No. If you live in metropolitan Melbourne, you cannot travel for a holiday. You must stay at home, unless it is for one of the four reasons or one of the other permitted reasons."" http://archive.today/2020.10.19-191944/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/travel-metropolitan-melbourne-second-step-covid-19%23will-public-transport-continue-to-operate" Australia,AUS,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Current guidance on use of face masks in Victoria: ""From 11 October all Victorians must wear a fitted face mask when they leave home, no matter where they live. All Victorians must wear a fitted face mask when they leave home, no matter where they live. As restrictions ease and movement increases, the effectiveness of a face mask is even more important. You must wear a fitted face mask that covers the nose and mouth. This means that face shields, bandanas, or scarves or loose snoods, loose Buffs® or loose neck gaiters on their own will no longer be considered a sufficient face covering. There are a number of lawful excuses for not wearing a face mask. A face mask with three layers is the option recommended by the Chief Health Officer, as it provides the best protection for you and others. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.19-173951/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-masks-vic-covid-19" Australia,AUS,20201020,C1: School closing,2,0,"continued as is until 27th October" Australia,AUS,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"continued as is until 27th October" Australia,AUS,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"continued as is until 27th October" Australia,AUS,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"continued as is until 27th October" Australia,AUS,20201020,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"continued as is until 27th October" Australia,AUS,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"continued as is until 27th October" Australia,AUS,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"continued as is until 27th October" Australia,AUS,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,"continued as is until 27th October" Australia,AUS,20201020,E1: Income support,1,1,"continued as is until 27th October" Australia,AUS,20201028,C1: School closing,1,0,"Schools have opened for all levels as per this plan as of 26th October. So changing it to 1 from 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20201005171636/https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/returning-to-onsite-learning Entire of Victoria (including Melbourne metropolitan area) is now in stage 3 (reduced restrictions) from 28th October 2020. The next worst region of New South Wales has further relaxed restrictions, so coding based on the stage 3 restrictions as in Victoria http://web.archive.org/web/20201028213135/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/world/australia/melbourne-lockdown-ends.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201027135418/https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules " Australia,AUS,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Most workplaces are allowed to open but with restrictions, so changing this to 1. Entire of Victoria (including Melbourne metropolitan area) is now in stage 3 (reduced restrictions) from 28th October 2020. The next worst region of New South Wales has further relaxed restrictions, so coding based on the stage 3 restrictions as in Victoria http://web.archive.org/web/20201028213135/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/world/australia/melbourne-lockdown-ends.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201027135418/https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules " Australia,AUS,20201028,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Some events are allowed but with restrictions, so changing this to 1. Entire of Victoria (including Melbourne metropolitan area) is now in stage 3 (reduced restrictions) from 28th October 2020. The next worst region of New South Wales has further relaxed restrictions, so coding based on the stage 3 restrictions as in Victoria http://web.archive.org/web/20201028213135/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/world/australia/melbourne-lockdown-ends.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201027135418/https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules " Australia,AUS,20201028,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""You can see friends and family outdoors in a public place in a group of up to 10 people."" Entire of Victoria (including Melbourne metropolitan area) is now in stage 3 (reduced restrictions) from 28th October 2020. The next worst region of New South Wales has further relaxed restrictions, so coding based on the stage 3 restrictions as in Victoria http://web.archive.org/web/20201028213135/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/world/australia/melbourne-lockdown-ends.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201027135418/https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules " Australia,AUS,20201028,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Allowed with restrictions. Public transport facilities are open and people can travel <25km Entire of Victoria (including Melbourne metropolitan area) is now in stage 3 (reduced restrictions) from 28th October 2020. The next worst region of New South Wales has further relaxed restrictions, so coding based on the stage 3 restrictions as in Victoria http://web.archive.org/web/20201028213135/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/world/australia/melbourne-lockdown-ends.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201027135418/https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules " Australia,AUS,20201028,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"""There are no restrictions on the reasons to leave home, but you can only travel upto 25kms"" Entire of Victoria (including Melbourne metropolitan area) is now in stage 3 (reduced restrictions) from 28th October 2020. The next worst region of New South Wales has further relaxed restrictions, so coding based on the stage 3 restrictions as in Victoria http://web.archive.org/web/20201028213135/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/world/australia/melbourne-lockdown-ends.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201027135418/https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules " Australia,AUS,20201028,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Metropolitan area, travel upto 25 km is allowed Entire of Victoria (including Melbourne metropolitan area) is now in stage 3 (reduced restrictions) from 28th October 2020. The next worst region of New South Wales has further relaxed restrictions, so coding based on the stage 3 restrictions as in Victoria http://web.archive.org/web/20201028213135/https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/world/australia/melbourne-lockdown-ends.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201027135418/https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules " Australia,AUS,20201028,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change" Australia,AUS,20201028,E1: Income support,1,1,"no changes" Australia,AUS,20201028,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no changes" Australia,AUS,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"Coding it as 1G since it is shown as fully open in Unesco site. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104141120/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Australia,AUS,20201105,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"From 27 October ""up to 10 people may gather outdoors from any number of households, or more than 10 if all from the same household (children under 12 months of age not included in the limit)"" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101115144/https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-10/201026%20-%20Metro%20Melb%20Easing%20Restrictions.pdf" Australia,AUS,20201105,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Recommendation for testing if showing a symptom of coronavirus, or for other reasons such as working in a high-risk environment or if having received an organ transplant. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106223200/https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/09/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-people-tested-for-covid-19_0.pdf Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201117175657/https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19" Australia,AUS,20201108,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Restrictions in Victoria eased, but limits on gatherings remain limited ""Outdoor gatherings in a public place are limited to up to 10 people, infants under 12 months not included in the cap. A public place means an area that everyone can access, for example a local park or the beach."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201117171155if_/https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-reopening-roadmap-third-step-victoria" Australia,AUS,20201108,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"From 11:59pm on 8 November, metropolitan Melbourne moves in line with the rest of the state and the 25km distance restriction no longer applies. ""Travel between regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne only allowed under specified exceptions."" rule lifted and intrastate travel allowed. Recommendations for elderly and vulnerable." Australia,AUS,20201122,C1: School closing,0,,"From November 22nd, schools will be open and higher education students and staff can go back to campuses for summer programs. https://archive.vn/4wybr" Australia,AUS,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Public Events may occur in accordance with the Public Events Framework. While Tier 1 and Tier 2 events must be requested and approved, Tier 3 events can be held in accordance with published guidelines. ""Tier 1: highly complex and involving more than 5,000 attendees"" ""Tier 2: moderately complex involving 500-5,000 attendees"" ""Tier 3: low complexity and involving 500 attendees or less"" https://archive.vn/4wybr" Australia,AUS,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From November 22nd, up to 50 people can gather outdoors from any number of households, excluding infants under 12 months. Additionally, up to 15 visitors, including dependants, per day can visit a household, either together or separately." Australia,AUS,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face covering is mandatory indoors, including public transport, stations, ride shares, hospitals, care facilities, and shopping centers. Although face coverings must be carried at all times, it is not required to wear them outdoors, except where physical distancing cannot be maintained. https://archive.vn/4wybr" Australia,AUS,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"From November 30th, up to 25 percent of the employees per site will be allowed to return to work. https://archive.vn/4wybr" Austria,AUT,20200201,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Health minister announces that the first 30 Coronavirus-tests have been conducted (so they probably started testing a couple of days before). https://web.archive.org/web/20200523232859/https://www.vienna.at/influenza-groesseres-problem-als-coronavirus-in-oesterreich/6506064" Austria,AUT,20200224,C8: International travel controls,0,,"No additional border checks because of Corona; http://web.archive.org/web/20200528141855/https://www.salzburg24.at/news/oesterreich/coronavirus-massnahmen-fuer-oesterreich-83916496" Austria,AUT,20200224,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Chancellor Kurz informs about measures against the Coronavirus, appeals to Austrians, launches info campaign and telephone hotline; http://web.archive.org/web/20200528142740/https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/bundeskanzleramt/nachrichten-der-bundesregierung/2020/bundeskanzler-kurz-zu-massnahmen-gegen-coronavirus-oesterreich-ruestet-sich-fuer-alle-szenarien.html" Austria,AUT,20200225,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"In Carinthia and Tyrol, authorities are tracing people who had contact with the first cases that these provinces have confirmed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523231222/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8042079/Austria-confirms-two-cases-coronavirus.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200523231420/https://www.kleinezeitung.at/international/corona/5779800/Coronavirus_Weiter-Anstieg-der-Faelle-in-Oesterreich" Austria,AUT,20200228,C8: International travel controls,0,,"No additional border checks because of Corona; http://web.archive.org/web/20200528141755/https://kurier.at/chronik/wien/live-aus-wien-behoerden-praesentieren-coronavirus-notfallplan/400766847" Austria,AUT,20200228,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The doctor decides whether you actually have a suspected case and decides on a test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200228165023/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html " Austria,AUT,20200302,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Above all, we have analyzed the recommendations from the Austrian health authorities for large-scale events and came to the conclusion that we are not in a position to fullfil their requirements and guarantee a safe congress for our participants and industry partners at this time."" From European Congress of Radiology on cancelling their event on March 2nd, but I can't find the actual advice from Austrian health authorities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503112507/https://www.itnonline.com/article/coronavirus-fears-cancel-ecr-2020-radiology-meeting-and-cardiology-conference" Austria,AUT,20200309,C8: International travel controls,3,," Notes Austria bans flights from China, Korea, parts of Italy and more; http://web.archive.org/web/20200528141745/https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/Dokumente/BgblAuth/BGBLA_2020_II_83/BGBLA_2020_II_83.pdfsig" Austria,AUT,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Outdoor events with over 500 participants and indoor events with over 100 people have been canceled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330143445/https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/bundeskanzleramt/nachrichten-der-bundesregierung/2020/weitere-massnahmen-gegen-ausbreitung-des-coronavirus.html" Austria,AUT,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Austria will close all non-essential stores beginning on Monday, 16/03;https://web.archive.org/web/20200413121525/https://www.welt.de/vermischtes/article206537509/Coronavirus-Quarantaene-in-Oesterreich-fast-alle-Geschaefte-landesweit-geschlossen.html" Austria,AUT,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Austria asks all employers to allow work-from-home for their employees; https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/bundeskanzleramt/nachrichten-der-bundesregierung/2020/bundesregierung-praesentiert-aktuelle-beschluesse-zum-coronavirus.html" Austria,AUT,20200313,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport not closed, but only essential workers are allowed to use it. http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Austria places parts of Tyrol under general curfew, asks all others to stay home; https://orf.at/stories/3157719/ AND https://orf.at/stories/3157642/ ""Locals, employees and Austrian guests are isolated for 14 days in the Paznaun Valley or in St. Anton am Arlberg. Entry and exit is not possible. Exceptions apply to blue light organizations, health care andgeneral supply trips and services in the area of ??public services as well as trips that cannot be postponed individually, such as those of dialysis patients."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200503113617/https://www.tirol.gv.at/meldungen/meldung/artikel/coronavirus-paznauntal-und-st-anton-am-arlberg-werden-isoliert-1/]" Austria,AUT,20200314,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Quarantine implemented for the Heiligenblut region halting all travel from and to the areas. (Source: ACAPS dataset)." Austria,AUT,20200316,C1: School closing,2,1,"On March 16, the government closed schools until April for pupils roughly 15 and older secondary schools. Education Minister Heinz Fassmann stated that ""For six-to-14-year-olds, we are not doing a full closure but also not continuing as usual.” “If children can be looked after at home, they should stay at home. If that is not possible they can come to school. Schools’ doors remain open.” Links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200528140806/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-austria/austria-closing-schools-over-coronavirus-as-border-checks-take-effect-idUSKBN20Y2YC https://archive.vn/zd1PI " Austria,AUT,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200526150003/https://www.handelsverband.at/verband/corona-infos-fuer-den-handel/" Austria,AUT,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Events completely prohibited https://web.archive.org/web/20200401190546/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Beginning on Monday, gatherings of more than 5 people are banned.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425112038/https://www.br.de/nachrichten/deutschland-welt/coronavirus-oesterreich-schliesst-restaurants-und-spielplaetze,RtIMtIT" Austria,AUT,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Austria banned its nearly 9 million citizens on March 16 from entering public spaces except in certain situations, such as pharmacy, grocery store and ATM trips. All sports fields have been shut, but people are still permitted to go on runs or take walks outside with the people who also live in their apartment or house."" (https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-what-are-the-lockdown-measures-across-europe/a-52905137; http://web.archive.org/web/20200528133101/https://time.com/5816129/austria-rollback-lockdown/) ""By March 16, leaving home was banned by law with limited exceptions, restaurants and shops not delivering daily products were closed, and enforced by administrative and police measures, and a number of communities and regions were declared risk areas and put under quarantine"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200528135324/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19)" Austria,AUT,20200316,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Broad relief package with suspension on interest payments, partial release of obligation to pay rent etc. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200528142508/https://investinaustria.at/en/news/2020/03/corona-aid-package-economy-details.php;https://iclg.com/briefing/11275-consequences-of-the-current-situation-regarding-covid-19-for-tenants-and-landlords; http://web.archive.org/web/20200528142504/https://metropole.at/how-the-coronavirus-will-affect-your-business-in-austria/)" Austria,AUT,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," Tyrolean authorities placed the entire region in quarantine on 18 March, preventing citizens from traveling outside their towns; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425141138/https://www.tirol.gv.at/presse/meldungen/meldung/artikel/quarantaeneverordnung-fuer-alle-279-tiroler-gemeinden/ " Austria,AUT,20200319,E1: Income support,2,0,"""Short-Time Work"" scheme - employees are retained, must do at least 10% of usual workload, employers pay for work that is done, government tops up salary. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200528142301/http://knowledge.freshfields.com/en/Global/r/4149/short_time_work_and_special_care_leave__covid-19_emergency; http://web.archive.org/web/20200528142312/https://www.socialeurope.eu/austrian-short-time-work-model-a-labour-market-policy-for-the-many-not-the-few)" Austria,AUT,20200319,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Chancellor Kurz informs about measures against the Coronavirus, appeals to Austrians, launches info campaign and telephone hotline; https://web.archive.org/web/20200413101516/https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/bundeskanzleramt/nachrichten-der-bundesregierung/2020/bundeskanzler-kurz-zu-massnahmen-gegen-coronavirus-oesterreich-ruestet-sich-fuer-alle-szenarien.html " Austria,AUT,20200323,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Symptomatic people are tested, as well as medically vulnerable people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408131011/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html" Austria,AUT,20200330,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Once a case has been confirmed, contacts are determined, informed and may be put into quarantine depending on situation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402195123/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html" Austria,AUT,20200331,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All non-essential workplaces closed 16th March to 13th April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402184049/https://www.handelsverband.at/verband/corona-infos-fuer-den-handel/" Austria,AUT,20200331,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All events cancelled until 13th of April: http://web.archive.org/web/20200402184636/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20200401,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200402191635/https://botschaft.austria.org/coronavirus" Austria,AUT,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information on this website: http://web.archive.org/web/20200329223441/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Informationsmaterial-zum-Download.html" Austria,AUT,20200401,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"On April 1st, a general requirement to wear masks in supermarkets came into force, but subject to availability of masks. After April 6th, the requirement was made binding for all supermarkets, no matter the availability of masks. Since the requirement was not actually binding between April 1st and April 5th (but the rollout was also not geographically varied, but by individual availability of masks in supermarkets), 1G is the closest fit. 2G coded thereafter. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027204750/https://www.rnd.de/politik/corona-osterreich-fuhrt-masken-pflicht-stuck-fur-stuck-ein-XDT3DOYVOJH7VKONCAUOMGDYDE.html" Austria,AUT,20200403,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on non-EU and EEA member states travelling to Austria, some exceptions made for member states and transit flights, quarantine for Austrian citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408125459/https://botschaft.austria.org/coronavirus" Austria,AUT,20200403,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200329223441/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Informationsmaterial-zum-Download.html" Austria,AUT,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200408131011/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html" Austria,AUT,20200406,C1: School closing,2,1,"On April 6, the government stated that “no school until mid-May and universities will remain closed for the rest of the semester”. Link: https://archive.vn/nTevI " Austria,AUT,20200406,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On April 1st, a general requirement to wear masks in supermarkets came into force, but subject to availability of masks. After April 6th, the requirement was made binding for all supermarkets, no matter the availability of masks. Since the requirement was not actually binding between April 1st and April 5th (but the rollout was also not geographically varied, but by individual availability of masks in supermarkets), 1G is the closest fit. 2G coded thereafter. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027204750/https://www.rnd.de/politik/corona-osterreich-fuhrt-masken-pflicht-stuck-fur-stuck-ein-XDT3DOYVOJH7VKONCAUOMGDYDE.html" Austria,AUT,20200407,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Tyrolean authorities lift lockdown, except for St. Anton, Paznauntal and Sölden; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425141651/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-austria-tyrol/tyrol-austrias-ground-zero-in-coronavirus-outbreak-lifts-quarantines-idUSKBN21P2EZ" Austria,AUT,20200408,C1: School closing,2,1,"On April 8, Minister of Education Heinz Faßmann (ÖVP) presented the plans for the education sector in the next couple of weeks and months. Teaching for students in the final year of high school will resume on May 5 in small groups, the final school-leaving exams (Matura) will take place on May 25 and only in written form. Both schools and kindergartens are available for those children whose parents can’t look after them during the day in the coming weeks. Link: https://archive.vn/nTevI " Austria,AUT,20200408,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200413204009/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html" Austria,AUT,20200408,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200413204009/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html" Austria,AUT,20200413,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Use of mouth-nose protection is mandatory when using public transport. In addition, people have to keep a 1 meter distance from each other. http://web.archive.org/web/20200528130545/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""small retailers and DIY and gardening supply stores reopened"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200423030044/https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/20/austria-begins-reopening-after-very-early-and-very-harsh-lockdown" Austria,AUT,20200414,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200416215957/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html" Austria,AUT,20200414,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200416215957/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html" Austria,AUT,20200417,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Symptomatic people are tested. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html " Austria,AUT,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200329223441/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Informationsmaterial-zum-Download.html" Austria,AUT,20200420,E1: Income support,2,0,"Up to 2000 euros/month in income support (USP) for 3 months starting on 20 April for self-employed people and small enterprises. The exact amount is calculated based on the formal income of the past month. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520225233/https://www.usp.gv.at/Portal.Node/usp/public/content/home/531707.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200520225233/https://www.usp.gv.at/Portal.Node/usp/public/content/home/531707.html" Austria,AUT,20200421,C1: School closing,2,1,"On April 21, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) gave an update on the plan for the coming weeks: May 4 – preparations for the school-leaving exams (Matura) start, older pupils return to high schools May 15 – schools will start to reopen (details will be announced on Friday) Link: https://archive.vn/nTevI " Austria,AUT,20200422,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Austria to launch a new contract tracing app (Decentralised Privacy-Preserving Proximity Tracing) which may replace the existing Red Cross Stop Corona app https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-europe-tech/switzerland-austria-align-with-gapple-on-corona-contact-tracing-idUSL3N2CA36L; https://web.archive.org/web/20200416215957/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen.html" Austria,AUT,20200423,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Restrictions will remain in place until August 31st; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425112336/https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/ (under ""Das sollten Sie wissen"" -> ""Veranstaltungen"")" Austria,AUT,20200423,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restrictions remain in place as of 23 Apr 2020; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425112336/https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/ (under ""Das sollten Sie wissen"" -> ""Veranstaltungen"")" Austria,AUT,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Tyrolean authorities lift remaining lockdown in Paznaun, St. Anton and Sölden; no region of Austria under enforced cross-region lockdown, though government still recommends limiting movement; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425141926/https://tirol.orf.at/stories/3045346/" Austria,AUT,20200424,C1: School closing,2,1,"On April 24, the Minister of Education Heinz Faßmann (ÖVP) presented the government’s plan for reopening schools in 14-day steps. Here are the main points: May 4 – Pupils before their school-leaving exams in higher schools (Maturanten), or vocational schools (Berufsschulen) return to school. This applies to approximately 100,000 students in Austria. May 18 – Elementary schools (Volksschulen), lower grades in high schools (Unterstufen in Gymnasien), intermediate schools (Neue Mittelschule, NMS), and special needs schools reopen – special conditions apply. This affects 700,000 students in all of Austria. June 3 – All other students can return to school, concretely those in the higher grades of high schools (Oberstufe in Gymnasien), other pupils of vocational schools, technical high schools (HTLs), and others. This applies to 300,000 students in Austria. Link: https://archive.vn/nTevI " Austria,AUT,20200425,C1: School closing,2,1,"On April 25, the government announced that schools will open earlier in the morning to take care of children, more disinfectants will be provided and the final grades will be determined a week later than usual. Link: https://archive.vn/nTevI " Austria,AUT,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Tyrolean authorities lift remaining lockdown in Paznaun, St. Anton and Sölden; no region of Austria under enforced cross-region lockdown, though government still recommends limiting movement; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425141926/https://tirol.orf.at/stories/3045346/" Austria,AUT,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Easing of lockdown from 1st May. People can leave homes now without any valid reason http://web.archive.org/web/20200528141052/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/austria-will-reopen-schools-split-classes-next-month" Austria,AUT,20200502,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Now even bigger businesses can open if smaller than 400 sq meters ""Eine bedeutende Lockerung betrifft wie bereits angekündigt den Handel abseits von Supermärkten und Drogerien, die ja von Anfang an offen halten durften. Während kleinere Geschäfte bereits seit 14. April wieder betrieben werden konnten, dürfen ab 2. Mai auch jene mit mehr als 400 Quadratmetern aufsperren. Auch dürfen - bei Maskenpflicht - mehr Menschen als bisher die Geschäfte betreten: Statt wie bisher 20 Quadratmeter müssen nur mehr zehn pro Kunde zur Verfügung stehen."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507130013/https://www.vienna.at/corona-lockerungen-das-aendert-sich-ab-1-mai/6605215" Austria,AUT,20200502,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Now some public events with less than 10 participants (or 30 in case of funerals) are allowed: ""Erlaubt werden nun auch öffentliche Veranstaltungen mit maximal zehn Teilnehmern, andere sind untersagt. Das gilt für kulturelle Veranstaltungen, Sportveranstaltungen, Hochzeiten, Filmvorführungen (also Kinos), Ausstellungen und Kongresse. Bei Begräbnissen sind 30 Teilnehmer erlaubt. Und: Dieses Verbot betrifft explizit nicht Veranstaltungen im privaten Bereich. Auch Versammlungen nach dem Versammlungsgesetz sind gestattet."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507130013/https://www.vienna.at/corona-lockerungen-das-aendert-sich-ab-1-mai/6605215" Austria,AUT,20200502,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Now some public events with less than 10 participants (or 30 in case of funerals) are allowed: ""Erlaubt werden nun auch öffentliche Veranstaltungen mit maximal zehn Teilnehmern, andere sind untersagt. Das gilt für kulturelle Veranstaltungen, Sportveranstaltungen, Hochzeiten, Filmvorführungen (also Kinos), Ausstellungen und Kongresse. Bei Begräbnissen sind 30 Teilnehmer erlaubt. Und: Dieses Verbot betrifft explizit nicht Veranstaltungen im privaten Bereich. Auch Versammlungen nach dem Versammlungsgesetz sind gestattet."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507130013/https://www.vienna.at/corona-lockerungen-das-aendert-sich-ab-1-mai/6605215" Austria,AUT,20200504,C1: School closing,2,1,"Pupils in their final year rejoin school on May 4. http://web.archive.org/web/20200528141052/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/austria-will-reopen-schools-split-classes-next-month" Austria,AUT,20200505,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Ziel sei es zudem, dass ab 15. Mai die Schulen schrittweise wieder den Unterricht aufnehmen könnten. Für Abiturienten und Lehrlinge solle die Vorbereitung auf die Abschlussprüfungen bereits ab dem 4. Mai beginnen."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507125443/https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/schulen-und-gaststaetten-sollen-oeffnen-oesterreich-kuendigt-weitere-lockerungen-ab-mitte-mai-an/25759610.html" Austria,AUT,20200506,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government has extended its border policies to 31 May. This includes the 14-day quarantine with exceptions (through-travellers, Austrians, those with a negative covid-test) https://web.archive.org/web/20200507131541/https://www.diepresse.com/5809791/verlangerte-grenzshykontrollen-wer-derzeit-ein-und-ausreisen-darf" Austria,AUT,20200508,C1: School closing,2,1,"On May 8, the Ministry of Education published a decree specifying regulations for schools while will re-open over the coming weeks. For example, no more than 18 pupils are permitted per classroom, music lessons will take place without singing and afternoon teaching will be possible for high school students older than 14 years. Link: https://archive.vn/J2jSr " Austria,AUT,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants should be able to operate starting on 15 May. ""Ab 15. Mai sollen in Österreich die Gaststätten - unter Einhaltung von Hygiene- und Abstandsregeln - öffnen dürfen. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511190932/https://www.merkur.de/welt/coronavirus-oesterreich-lockerungen-sommer-urlaub-kurz-tote-news-infizierte-zr-13745169.html" Austria,AUT,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Starting on 29 May it should be possible to gather 100 people. Then 250 starting on 1 July and 500 from 1 August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200524002308/https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/" Austria,AUT,20200511,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""On May 11th, the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have returned to the regular timetable for regional train traffic within Austria. Since May 18th, the regular timetable is also valid again for long-distance travelling within the Austrian territory."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200528133350/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information) ""Public transport is to resume regular service starting May 11. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200528131341/https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/05/04/aust-m04.html" Austria,AUT,20200514,C1: School closing,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200528141238/https://metropole.at/coronavirus-in-austria/" Austria,AUT,20200516,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Almost all businesses are open, but there is still no complete plan about when will theaters and cinemas reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520223425/https://www.vienna.at/museen-oeffnen-nach-corona-das-muss-man-wissen/6615360" Austria,AUT,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"On May 18, about 700,000 students in Austria return to school, after a nine-week hiatus due to COVID-19. Many schools have introduced a phased approach to school start so that a smaller number of children enter the building at any one time. Big classes are split to reduce overall class sizes and a protection for mouth and nose (ideally masks) is required on hallways and on public transport. Link: https://archive.vn/J2jSr" Austria,AUT,20200518,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Austria eases measures on the German and the Swiss border. Now they only conduct a screening on the border. However, the strict measures remain for other neighbours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520224659/https://www.vienna.at/grenzoeffnung-aktuelle-reisebeschraenkungen-zu-oesterreichs-nachbarlaendern/6621675" Austria,AUT,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Cinemas will open on 1 June https://web.archive.org/web/20200524001229/https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/" Austria,AUT,20200522,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200524001229/https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/" Austria,AUT,20200522,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Given the very different contagion situation in different regions of the country, there is reason to recommend not to travel to more dangerous parts of the country, but I could not find anything specific. https://web.archive.org/web/20200524002308/https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/" Austria,AUT,20200522,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The main government website is about Covid info now: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523233651/https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/" Austria,AUT,20200522,H2: Testing policy,2,,"There are 13 Drive-in test stations, but you can only know the address of your test station if you call the medical staff and they confirm that there is a serious suspicion that you are infected. https://web.archive.org/web/20200524001229/https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200524001229/https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/" Austria,AUT,20200524,C1: School closing,2,1,"May 24, the Maturawoche – week of high school leaving exams – starts in Austria. Due to the coronavirus, there will only be written exams this year and final grades will be a partly based on the grades in the last school year (a novelty). Link: https://archive.vn/J2jSr " Austria,AUT,20200526,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""From May 29th events for up to 100 people , both indoor and outdoor, are allowed again, and from July 1st there can be events with up to 250 participants again. From August 1st, events with up to 500 people should be possible. Small concerts will therefore be possible again in late summer. However, Anschober already pointed out that concerts with 10,000 people will probably not be possible for a long time"". (https://web.archive.org/web/20200524001229/https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/)" Austria,AUT,20200528,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Vienna Airport, Innsbruck Airport and Salzburg Airport are operational, though with limited services. Austrian Airlines has suspended regular air traffic until May 31st"" ""In close accordance with the German Federal Government, the Austrian Government has announced a complete opening of the border between Germany and Austria for June 15th. A similar agreement has been reached with Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Talks with other neighbouring countries are currently being held."" ""International travel is currently limited or not possible at all. To enter Austria, the following regulations are in place until May 31st: People travelling to Austria are obligated to produce a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result upon entry. The certificate cannot be older than 4 days when entering Austria. Without the certificate, entry will be denied. Transiting the Austrian territory without stopover is permitted. Austrian citizens or people with primary, secondary or habitual residence in Austria do not have to produce such a certificate if they commit to a 14-day quarantine in their place of residence. Entry by air is prohibited to third country nationals from states outside the Schengen area. Third country nationals travelling from inside the Schengen area by air, have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result or are obligated to commit to a 14-day quarantine."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200528133350/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information)" Austria,AUT,20200528,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"A list of full relief measures can be seen here. http://web.archive.org/web/20200528134507/https://www.tpa-group.com/en/cee-news-en/austria-covid-19-virus-relief-measures/" Austria,AUT,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Cinemas, clubs and large music / entertainment venues remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200524001229/https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200608205840/https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/05/16/austria-outlines-plans-to-reopen-theaters-cinemas.html" Austria,AUT,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events remain cancelled.https://web.archive.org/web/20200608205840/https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/05/16/austria-outlines-plans-to-reopen-theaters-cinemas.html" Austria,AUT,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Austria on Friday [17/5] outlined plans to start allowing seated cultural events of up to 100 people in two weeks' time, ramping up to 1,000 people from Aug. 1, as it eases coronavirus restrictions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608205840/https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/05/16/austria-outlines-plans-to-reopen-theaters-cinemas.html" Austria,AUT,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Hotels are reopening with hope to re-start tourism - suggests no restrictions on internal movement, despite nil specific advice or announcements. ""Austria's tourism sector contributes about 8 percent of economic output in a normal year, and it relies heavily on German visitors. Hotels and other forms of tourist accommodation will be allowed to reopen on May 29, the government has said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608205840/https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/05/16/austria-outlines-plans-to-reopen-theaters-cinemas.html"" On April 27th it was decided that hotel operations in Austria may start again on May 29th . Of course, this is also an opening under special security measures . At the same time as hotels, guesthouses, etc., swimming pools and leisure facilities may open their doors on May 29th . The respective editions are still being worked on."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524002308/https://www.herold.at/blog/corona-virus-oesterreich-covid-19-aktuell/" Austria,AUT,20200529,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Tests are available at Vienna airport both for those arriving and leaving for a fee to prove infection status prior to arrival or prior to travelling elsewhere. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608214246/https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-52599554/coronavirus-tests-offered-at-vienna-airport-to-avoid-quarantine https://web.archive.org/web/20200608214416/https://www.euronews.com/2020/05/06/coronavirus-travellers-charged-190-at-vienna-airport-to-avoid-14-day-covid-19-quarantine" Austria,AUT,20200530,C1: School closing,2,1,"On May 30, the government announced that masks will be no longer mandatory in Austrian schools starting June 2. Furthermore, sports and physical education will be permitted at schools, under certain conditions (distance rule, no contact sports etc.). School festivals and smaller events will also be allowed once again. Link: https://archive.vn/J2jSr " Austria,AUT,20200603,C1: School closing,1,1,"June 3 – All other students can return to school, concretely those in the higher grades of high schools (Oberstufe in Gymnasien), other pupils of vocational schools, technical high schools (HTLs), and others. This applies to 300,000 students in Austria. Link: https://archive.vn/afkXp https://archive.vn/nTevI " Austria,AUT,20200604,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Borders are open to some specific countries, require -ve PCR tests from others, and will allow entry to citizens and some others without a test if they commit to 14days of quarantine. ""Since 4 June, Austrian borders have been open to Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, and Hungary. For all other countries, cross-border travel is still strongly discouraged or impossible. Persons entering Austria from any other country must submit a medical certificate stating that they have had a negative test for COVID-19 (PCR test). The medical certificate must not be older than four days upon entry. Transiting through Austria without a stop is permitted. Austrian citizens, EU/EEA/CH/UK citizens, and third-country nationals travelling from within the Schengen area can enter without the test if they commit to a 14-day home quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528133350/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200614,C1: School closing,1,1,"On June 14, masks will not be mandatory anymore in supermarkets, stores, schools, restaurants, bars, or hotels. Link: https://archive.vn/afkXp " Austria,AUT,20200615,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Austria repeals mask requirement for most public spaces, but masks are still required in public transport, pharmacies, and doctor's offices. Hence, 2G maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027205147/https://www.aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/113344/Oesterreich-gibt-Maskenpflicht-in-weiten-Teilen-auf" Austria,AUT,20200616,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of today Austria permits again travels to and from 31 European countries. Travelers do not need to go into quarantine or present a coronavirus test result when traveling to Austria from these countries. However, travel from other countries is strongly discouraged or banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618190530/https://metropole.at/coronavirus-in-austria/" Austria,AUT,20200616,E1: Income support,2,0,"An stimulus package was announced today to the tune of $56 billion to go towards a one-off top-up payment to unemployment benefits of 450 euros spread over three months, as well as cutting the lowest income tax bracket to 20% from 25%, and a tax break for company investments of up to 14%. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618185823/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-austria-aid/austrian-stimulus-package-brings-coronavirus-measures-to-50-billion-euros-idUSKBN23N28G" Austria,AUT,20200622,C1: School closing,1,1,"On June 22, it was announced that starting this autumn, school events such as sport or project weeks or school hiking trips will again be permitted in Austria. Link: https://archive.vn/afkXp " Austria,AUT,20200624,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Austria issued a travel warning against North Rhine Westphalia following a COVID outbreak in Gütersloh. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625111324/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-germany-austria/austria-warns-against-travel-to-german-state-after-abattoir-outbreak-idUKKBN23V17V" Austria,AUT,20200629,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Austria has lifted the travel warning against the German state region NRW and limits it to Gütersloh (the city of the corona virus outbreak). https://www.handelsblatt.com/dpa/konjunktur/wirtschaft-handel-und-finanzen-oesterreich-plant-verpflichtende-corona-tests-fuer-reisende-aus-guetersloh/25958168.html" Austria,AUT,20200708,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Austria has issued a travel warning for citizens flying in from Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova. https://web.archive.org/web/20200708214556/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-austria-balkans/austria-issues-travel-warnings-for-bulgaria-romania-over-coronavirus-idUKKBN2490ZG" Austria,AUT,20200709,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Austria has launched a website explaining its stopp-corona mobile phone track and trace app and inviting suggestions in a bid to boost trust and convince more people to use it. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709211014/https://uk.reuters.com/article/healthcoronavirus-austria-apps/austria-invites-suggestions-to-improve-coronavirus-track-and-trace-app-idUKL8N2EF1BB" Austria,AUT,20200710,C1: School closing,1,1,"July 10 - the last school day for 650,000 students in the federal states of Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg, Upper Austria, Styria, and Carinthia. In Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland, school vacations already started a week ago. More than 1.1 million school children, teenagers, and teachers can now look forward to nine weeks of holidays – with the prospect of how the school will reopen in the fall depended on the evolving virus situation. Link: https://archive.vn/fioJ9 " Austria,AUT,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Large music and events venues are not yet able to operate at capacity, some therefore remain closed, however, cinemas, bars and clubs are now able to operate if they maintain social distancing measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720221233/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information https://web.archive.org/web/20200720222657/https://www.culturalpolicies.net/covid-19/comparative-overview-reopening/https://web.archive.org/web/20200720222743/ https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/05/16/austria-outlines-plans-to-reopen-theaters-cinemas.html" Austria,AUT,20200710,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public events are limited in terms of numbers depending on setting with plans for larger events to be allowed from 1st August. Larger events may be allowed under specific circumstances by applying for a permit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720221233/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200710,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Since 1 July, events for up to 250 people (indoors) and 500 people (outdoors) respectively are permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720221233/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200710,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travel controls differ greatly depending on country including free entry, need for a -ve test result, medical certificate or a requirement of 14 days of self-quarantine: ""At the moment, travellers from the following countries do not need to show a negative COVID-19 test or commit to quarantine: Belgium, Germany, Denmark (including the Faroe Islands), Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Ireland, Cyprus, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, Spain.The regulation applies only to people who are residents in the listed countries or Austrian citizens. It is also a prerequisite that you have not been in any country other than Austria or those European countries in the past 14 days. You do not need to show a test if you are only transiting through Austria without a stopover. COVID-19 Test or Self-Quarantine Required: From the UK, Sweden, Portugal, Bulgaria, and Romania only travel in conjunction with a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test or self-quarantine is permitted. Entry Prohibited: Entry by air is prohibited to third-country nationals from states outside the Schengen area. Exemptions apply. Third-country nationals travelling from inside the Schengen area by air have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result or are obligated to commit to a 14-day quarantine."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200720221233/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200710,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Relief measures continue as previously described. " Austria,AUT,20200710,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200720224638/https://www.sozialministerium.at/en/Coronavirus/New-coronavirus-%28COVID-19%29.html" Austria,AUT,20200710,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Stop Corona App is in usehttps://web.archive.org/web/20200720225035/https://www.roteskreuz.at/site/meet-the-stopp-corona-app/" Austria,AUT,20200721,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"A gradual re-opening of the economy has started after April 13, from small shops, construction and garden centers, while other stores and hairdressers were allowed to open at the beginning of May. By mid-May when religious services, outdoor sports, museums, libraries, and archives reopened, and the Bundesliga was allowed to restart. Open air markets and business premises are exempted from the mandate on mouth and nose protective masks since June 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806012142/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Austria,AUT,20200721,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From 1 August, indoor events for up to 500 people and outdoor events for up to 750 people will be permitted. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806005100/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information " Austria,AUT,20200721,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The borders to certain European countries are now open again. Entry by air is still?prohibited to third-country nationals from states outside the Schengen area. Third-country nationals travelling to Austria from inside the Schengen area by air have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result AND are additionally obligated to commit to a 10-day self-quarantine. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806005100/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information " Austria,AUT,20200721,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On June 16, the package was increased to € 50 billion (13 % of GDP) to include stimulus measures. On the expenditure side measures include investment in climate protection, affordable housing, health, and digitalisation and a one-off support for unemployed and families. Several specific tax relief measures are aimed at the agricultural and forestry sectors, culture and publishing. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806012142/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Austria,AUT,20200721,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Vienna Airport now offers molecular-biological COVID-19 tests (PCR test) directly on-site at the airport. The test findings are available within a period of about three hours. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806005100/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200722,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"22 July: A general nationwide mask requirement has been reintroduced for certain public places, effective 24 July. Please see below (""Current Safety Measures"") for details. Current Safety Measures The safety of our guests, hosts, and the Austrian population is our top priority. If everyone follows a few rules of conduct, we can all stay safe. Masks have to be worn in the following situations: on public transport and in taxis on cable cars, in indoor areas of ships on lake and river cruises, in some museums in health-related contexts (at the doctor's office, at the chemist's/pharmacy, in hospitals etc.) in supermarkets and other food shops/grocery stores, bakeries, post offices, and banks at indoor events (except while sitting in your seat) wherever a minimum distance of 1 metre/4 feet is not possible to maintain (e.g. at the hairdresser's) Additional safety regulations are being introduced regionally as needed. Currently, stricter rules for wearing a mask are in effect in parts of Carinthia. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827221226/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Since 1 August, indoor events for up to 500 people and outdoor events for up to 750 people have been permitted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200817173949/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information#quarantined-regions" Austria,AUT,20200817,C1: School closing,1,1,"On August 17, Education Minister Heinz Faßmann presented the plan for reopening schools. The minister wants schools and childcare facilities to resume regular instruction in the fall but has outlined measures to reduce the spread of the virus. Link: https://archive.vn/AAPP0 " Austria,AUT,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Since 1 August, indoor events for up to 500 people and outdoor events for up to 750 people have been permitted. Under specific circumstances and subject to an official permit, larger events may be permitted. Please contact your event organiser to find out if an event is taking place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827221226/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Since 1 August, indoor events for up to 500 people and outdoor events for up to 750 people have been permitted. Under specific circumstances and subject to an official permit, larger events may be permitted. Please contact your event organiser to find out if an event is taking place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827221226/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200818,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new policy. public transport appears to be open according to information found on: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827221226/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new policy" Austria,AUT,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new policy" Austria,AUT,20200818,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Open Borders Travellers from the following countries do not need to show a negative COVID-19 test or commit to quarantine: Andorra, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City. The regulation applies only to people who are residents in the listed countries or Austrian citizens. It is also a prerequisite that you have not been in any country other than Austria or those European countries in the past 10 days. You do not need to show a test if you are only transiting through Austria without a stopover. Medical Certificate Required When Arriving from High-Risk Areas EU/EEA/Swiss citizens arriving from a high-risk area are obligated to produce a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 PCR test (the test has to have been administered in the last 72 hours before arrival). If you were unable to get tested before entering Austria, you are required to get tested within 48 hours after arriving, and you have to self-quarantine until your test results arrive. The following are considered high-risk areas by the Austrian government: Albania, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kosovo, Mexico, Moldavia, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Peoples Republic of China – Province Hubei, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, mainland Spain and from 24 August the Balearic Islands, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine and USA. Please be aware that this is only true for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens; third-country nationals please see below. Entry Prohibited - Third-Country Nationals Entry is prohibited to third-country nationals when arriving from states outside the Schengen area. Exemptions apply. Third-country nationals travelling from inside the Schengen area have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result AND are additionally obligated to commit to a 10-day self-quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827221226/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information " Austria,AUT,20200818,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200818,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new policy since June 16 \https://web.archive.org/web/20200827214637/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Austria,AUT,20200818,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new policy" Austria,AUT,20200826,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Austria’s Health Ministry has imposed a new transit from, which must be completed [by citizens of certain countries] when passing through the country, in order to avoid unnecessary columns at its border crossing points. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905111720/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/austria-introduces-new-obligatory-form-for-those-transiting-the-country/" Austria,AUT,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Austrian Government introduces a new 'traffic light' system, with different measures affecting different areas of the country. At present, only Vienna, Linz, Graz and the Kufstein district are on “yellow”, the rest of the Austria map is “green”. In areas in yellow, - The mask requirement is extended to all customer areas of business premises in closed rooms, with the exception of restaurants. - Events in closed rooms with assigned seating will be limited to 2,500 people; Without assigned seats, there are 100. A permit from the district administrative authority is required for 500 or more people. - Outdoor events with assigned seating are limited to 5,000 people; Without assigned seats, there are 100. A permit from the district administrative authority is required for more than 750 people. - In schools, it is mandatory to wear a mask outside of the classes. Measures are expected to apply from September 11th, those in schools from Monday 7th September. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905112105/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200901035343/https://metropole.at/coronavirus-in-austria/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200905112004/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/04/c_139342963.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200905112057/https://www.diepresse.com/5862315/corona-ampel-gelb-bringt-verscharfungen-der-maskenpflicht-und-bei-veranstaltungen" Austria,AUT,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Austrian Government introduces a new 'traffic light' system, with different measures affecting different areas of the country. At present, only Vienna, Linz, Graz and the Kufstein district are on “yellow”, the rest of the Austria map is “green”. In areas in yellow, - The mask requirement is extended to all customer areas of business premises in closed rooms, with the exception of restaurants. - Events in closed rooms with assigned seating will be limited to 2,500 people; Without assigned seats, there are 100. A permit from the district administrative authority is required for 500 or more people. - Outdoor events with assigned seating are limited to 5,000 people; Without assigned seats, there are 100. A permit from the district administrative authority is required for more than 750 people. - In schools, it is mandatory to wear a mask outside of the classes. Measures are expected to apply from September 11th, those in schools from Monday 7th September. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905112105/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200901035343/https://metropole.at/coronavirus-in-austria/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200905112004/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/04/c_139342963.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200905112057/https://www.diepresse.com/5862315/corona-ampel-gelb-bringt-verscharfungen-der-maskenpflicht-und-bei-veranstaltungen" Austria,AUT,20200906,C1: School closing,1,0,"A traffic light system has been implemented in schools in Austria depending on covid risk. If red light is reached in a region then schools must return to distance learning. ""Green: normal classroom teaching. Nevertheless, the school should be aware of the risk of Corona infections. Yellow: mouth-and-nose protection should be worn outside from the classroom. However, it can be taken off when seated. Singing should be done either outdoor or with a mouth-and-nose protection. Sport classes is recommended to be held outside. Orange: No school activities anymore. Singing is only allowed outdoor. Teacher meetings have to be done online. Secondary Schools II (High Schools) are recommended to provide distance learning. Red: Distance learning in all schools if a general lockdown is announced. If needed, an emergency service is provided. Teacher and students which are part of the risk group do not have to attend the classroom teaching. If a person lives with a risk group member in the same household, it is necessary to provide a certificate from the doctor to excuse the absence. In case that the increase in COVID-19 number has a negative effect on someone's mental health, they can also be excused with a certificate."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200916162056/https://www.vindobona.org/article/austria-introduces-traffic-light-system-as-schools-are-reopening" Austria,AUT,20200906,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"It is possible to hold events with assigned and marked seats for up to 1500 people in closed rooms and with allocated and marked seats for up to 3000 people in the open air. Events with more than 500 people in closed rooms and more than 750 people in the open air require a permit from the locally responsible district administrative authority. The following general conditions also apply: The catering rules apply to catering establishments. At events with assigned and marked seats, the mouth and nose protection is not required when sitting if the 1 meter distance is maintained or another suitable protective device is available for spatial separation that guarantees the same level of protection Events with over 200 people have to appoint a COVID-19 officer and develop and implement a corresponding COVID-19 prevention concept. For events without assigned and marked seats (e.g. standing events), the maximum number of people in closed rooms is 50. For events without assigned and marked seats (e.g. standing events), the maximum number of people in the open air is 100. For events with assigned and marked seats, the maximum number of people of 1500 applies in closed rooms. For events with assigned and marked seats, the maximum number of people of 3000 applies outdoors. The 1 meter minimum distance must be observed (people who live in the same household are excluded from this) and an MNS must also be worn in closed rooms. The following applies to all events: The people necessary for the implementation of the event are excluded from the maximum number of people allowed (e.g. performers, orchestra). https://web.archive.org/web/20200916160505/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/ampelfarben/hohes-risiko-orange/verbindliche-bundesweit-geltende-massnahmen-orange/ " Austria,AUT,20200906,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Austria has suspended the entry by third-country nationals, including U.S. citizens, from outside the EU and the Schengen area since mid-March 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200916160830/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information/entry-regulations" Austria,AUT,20200906,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Austria,AUT,20200906,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Austria,AUT,20200906,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200906,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200906,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200907,C1: School closing,1,0,"On September 7, schools in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland open their doors. As Vienna is marked yellow in the Corona-Ampel, masks for school children are mandatory on hallways and on the way to school, but not in classrooms. Link: https://archive.vn/10Lco " Austria,AUT,20200914,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Several restrictions apply to events Events Events include, in particular, planned get-togethers and activities for entertainment, amusement, physical and mental training and edification. This includes in any case cultural events, sporting events, weddings, film screenings, exhibitions, vernissages, congresses, offers of extracurricular youth education and youth work, training courses and further education. It is possible to hold events with assigned and marked seats for up to 1500 people in closed rooms and with allocated and marked seats for up to 3000 people in the open air. Events with more than 500 people in closed rooms and more than 750 people in the open air require a permit from the locally responsible district administrative authority. The following general conditions also apply: The catering rules apply to catering establishments. At events with assigned and marked seats, the mouth and nose protection is not required when sitting if the 1 meter distance is maintained or another suitable protective device is available for spatial separation that guarantees the same level of protection Events with over 200 people have to appoint a COVID-19 officer and develop and implement a corresponding COVID-19 prevention concept. For events without assigned and marked seats (e.g. standing events), the maximum number of people in closed rooms is 50. For events without assigned and marked seats (e.g. standing events), the maximum number of people in the open air is 100. For events with assigned and marked seats, the maximum number of people of 1500 applies in closed rooms. For events with assigned and marked seats, the maximum number of people of 3000 applies outdoors. The 1 meter minimum distance must be observed (people who live in the same household are excluded from this) and an MNS must also be worn in closed rooms. The following applies to all events: The people necessary for the implementation of the event are excluded from the maximum number of people allowed (e.g. performers, orchestra). https://web.archive.org/web/20200916160505/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/ampelfarben/hohes-risiko-orange/verbindliche-bundesweit-geltende-massnahmen-orange/" Austria,AUT,20200914,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Since September 14th, mouth and nose protection (MNS) must be worn in the following areas: In public transport and taxis In all business premises for customers and staff in the customer area in closed rooms (e.g. supermarket, car dealership, banks, insurance companies, hairdressers, pharmacies, etc.) In administrative authorities and administrative courts for party traffic In bathrooms for bathers and staff in contact with customers in closed rooms (with the exception of damp rooms such as showers and swimming pools) In the catering industry for staff with customer contact in closed rooms In accommodation establishments (hotel business) for guests and staff in contact with customers in generally accessible areas in closed rooms. The catering rules apply to catering operations In sports facilities for guests and for staff in contact with customers in closed rooms (except for sports) In museums, exhibitions, libraries, archives and other leisure facilities for guests and staff in closed rooms with customer contact At events in closed rooms (except at the assigned seat, whereby an MNS must still be worn if the meter distance cannot be maintained despite keeping the adjacent seats free) In the visitor area of ??trade and public fairs, if the 1 meter distance cannot be maintained. In cable cars and cog railways, coaches and in the interior of excursion boats If, due to the nature of the service, the minimum distance of one meter cannot be maintained (e.g. for care and health services) For services, if the 1 meter distance cannot be maintained or no other protective measures (e.g. plexiglass) are available. During demonstrations, when the 1 meter distance cannot be maintained. The operators and their employees must wear an MNS when they come into contact with the customer, provided that there is no other suitable protective device between the people for spatial separation that guarantees the same level of protection. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916160505/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/ampelfarben/hohes-risiko-orange/verbindliche-bundesweit-geltende-massnahmen-orange/" Austria,AUT,20200917,C1: School closing,1,0,"Traffic light system still in place" Austria,AUT,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"23 September: From Friday, 25 September, bars and restaurants in the provinces of Vorarlberg, Tirol, and Salzburg have to close at 10 p.m. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924030430/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200917,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"14 September: As of today, you are required to wear a mask in all public indoor areas (shops, museums etc.). In restaurants, staff are required to wear a mask and only table service is permitted. Events without assigned seats are limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors, whilst events with assigned seats are limited to 1,500 indoors / 3,000 outdoors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924030430/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"14 September: As of today, you are required to wear a mask in all public indoor areas (shops, museums etc.). In restaurants, staff are required to wear a mask and only table service is permitted. Events without assigned seats are limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors, whilst events with assigned seats are limited to 1,500 indoors / 3,000 outdoors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924030430/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200917,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200917,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200917,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200917,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Guests from most European countries can enter without any restrictions. Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Sweden, Spain, and Portugal are the exceptions - travellers coming from high-risk countries such as these need to present a negative COVID-19 test. Travel by third-country nationals from outside the Schengen area is prohibited (exemptions apply)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924030430/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200917,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200928003255/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Austria,AUT,20200917,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200928003255/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Austria,AUT,20200917,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200917,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200917,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20200917,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""17 September: From Monday, 21 September, guests are required to wear a mask in restaurants whenever they are not sitting at their table. Maximum number of people per table: 10. Any private indoor celebrations or meetings (except funerals) are also limited to 10 people. Masks are now also required at outdoor markets. 14 September: As of today, you are required to wear a mask in all public indoor areas (shops, museums etc.). In restaurants, staff are required to wear a mask and only table service is permitted. Events without assigned seats are limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors, whilst events with assigned seats are limited to 1,500 indoors / 3,000 outdoors."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924030430/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200924,C1: School closing,1,0,"On September 24, 100 students are required to self-isolate after a student and teacher are tested positive for the coronavirus at a school in Lower Austria. Despite not having tested all the teachers, the school has ordered the students to return to the classrooms as early as next week. Link: https://archive.vn/10Lco " Austria,AUT,20200929,C1: School closing,1,0,"No policy change. The traffic light system is still in placce" Austria,AUT,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"""23 September: From Friday, 25 September, bars and restaurants in the provinces of Vorarlberg, Tirol, and Salzburg have to close at 10 p.m."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008004721/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Events Events include, in particular, planned get-togethers and activities for entertainment, amusement, physical and mental training and edification. In any case, this includes cultural events, sporting events, weddings, film screenings, exhibitions, vernissages, congresses, training courses and further education. For events without assigned and marked seats (e.g. standing events), the maximum number of people in closed rooms is currently 10 people. Funerals are excluded from this person restriction. There is a maximum of 500 people for funerals. For events without assigned and marked seats (such as standing events) outdoors, a maximum number of 100 people currently applies. For professional events with assigned and marked seats, the maximum number of people in closed rooms is 1500. For professional events with assigned and marked seats, the maximum number of people in the open air is 3000. The following applies: The 1 meter minimum distance must be observed (people who live in the same household are exempt from this) and an MNS must also be worn in closed rooms (MNS also applies outdoors at markets and trade fairs) The catering rules apply to catering establishments At events with assigned and marked seats, the mouth and nose protection is not required when sitting if the 1 meter distance is maintained or another suitable protective device is available for spatial separation that guarantees the same level of protection Outdoor events with over 100 people and indoor events with over 50 people must appoint a COVID-19 officer and develop and implement a corresponding COVID-19 prevention concept The event restrictions also apply to indoor social activities in groups The people necessary for the implementation of the event are excluded from the maximum number of people (e.g. performers, orchestra) In general, the limits do not apply to the professional area (including professionally practiced sports, music, etc.)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008005332/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/aktuelle-massnahmen/bundesweite-massnahmen/" Austria,AUT,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Events Events include, in particular, planned get-togethers and activities for entertainment, amusement, physical and mental training and edification. In any case, this includes cultural events, sporting events, weddings, film screenings, exhibitions, vernissages, congresses, training courses and further education. For events without assigned and marked seats (e.g. standing events), the maximum number of people in closed rooms is currently 10 people. Funerals are excluded from this person restriction. There is a maximum of 500 people for funerals. For events without assigned and marked seats (such as standing events) outdoors, a maximum number of 100 people currently applies. For professional events with assigned and marked seats, the maximum number of people in closed rooms is 1500. For professional events with assigned and marked seats, the maximum number of people in the open air is 3000. The following applies: The 1 meter minimum distance must be observed (people who live in the same household are exempt from this) and an MNS must also be worn in closed rooms (MNS also applies outdoors at markets and trade fairs) The catering rules apply to catering establishments At events with assigned and marked seats, the mouth and nose protection is not required when sitting if the 1 meter distance is maintained or another suitable protective device is available for spatial separation that guarantees the same level of protection Outdoor events with over 100 people and indoor events with over 50 people must appoint a COVID-19 officer and develop and implement a corresponding COVID-19 prevention concept The event restrictions also apply to indoor social activities in groups The people necessary for the implementation of the event are excluded from the maximum number of people (e.g. performers, orchestra) In general, the limits do not apply to the professional area (including professionally practiced sports, music, etc.)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008005332/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/aktuelle-massnahmen/bundesweite-massnahmen/" Austria,AUT,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""General curfew There is currently a general curfew at 1.00 a.m. This also applies to ""closed events"". There may also be additional local regulations (see regional (additional) measures )."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008005332/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/aktuelle-massnahmen/bundesweite-massnahmen/" Austria,AUT,20200929,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders to European countries have opened up, and 15 other nations. But several countries are still banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008004721/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information" Austria,AUT,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Austria,AUT,20201009,C1: School closing,1,0,"Traffic light system for schools still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015214215/https://www.schule.at/news/detail/von-gruen-bis-rot-die-corona-ampel-und-die-schule.html" Austria,AUT,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Coded maintained for consistency, but review needed as noted above. " Austria,AUT,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"All events in Hallein district (Land Salzburg) are no longer allowed. Even already authorized events are required to be cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015214601/https://service.salzburg.gv.at/pub/get/23015 https://web.archive.org/web/20201015214634/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/aktuelle-massnahmen/regionale-zusaetzliche-massnahmen/salzburg/ " Austria,AUT,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"All private gatherings in Hallein district (Land Salzburg) outside the home, no matter the size, are no longer permitted (until October 26). https://web.archive.org/web/20201015214601/https://service.salzburg.gv.at/pub/get/23015 https://web.archive.org/web/20201015214634/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/aktuelle-massnahmen/regionale-zusaetzliche-massnahmen/salzburg/ " Austria,AUT,20201014,E1: Income support,2,0,"On 14 October 2020, Finance Minister Gernot Blümel held his budget speech in Parliament, presenting his draft budget for 2021. - EUR 29 billion for the labour market and employment. The labour market constitutes a central challenge and will therefore be provided with significant support. As a result, this coming year, significantly more money will flow into the labour market than in previous budget plans. In total, up to 2021 inclusive, over EUR 29 billion will be made available for the labour market and employment. - At present, almost 704,000 people in Austria are unemployed or on short-time work. Because of this, more money than ever will be spent on employment and jobs. For coronavirus short-time work, aimed at providing all-round security for thousands of jobs, up to 2021 a sum of up to EUR 8.3 billion will be made available. Up to 2022, EUR 700 million will be provided for setting up a work foundation to support employment qualifications for up to 100,000 unemployed people, as well as the education bonus. Link: https://archive.vn/U6lLW " Austria,AUT,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Starting on October 17 (until Nov 1), Salzburg might require certain businesses to enable their workers to work from home. Check exact wording once order has been released (So far, the press release only states ""Alle sollen - wenn möglich - im Home Office arbeiten.""). https://web.archive.org/web/20201015214634/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/aktuelle-massnahmen/regionale-zusaetzliche-massnahmen/salzburg/ https://service.salzburg.gv.at/lkorrj/detail?nachrid=64063 " Austria,AUT,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Starting on October 17 (until Nov 1), the town Kuchl in Hallein district (Land Salzburg) will be under strict quarantine, requiring an upgrade to 2T from thereon. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015214634/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/aktuelle-massnahmen/regionale-zusaetzliche-massnahmen/salzburg/ https://service.salzburg.gv.at/lkorrj/detail?nachrid=64063 " Austria,AUT,20201016,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry is prohibited to third-country nationals when arriving from states outside the Schengen area (except those listed above as safe countries). Exemptions apply. Third-country nationals traveling from inside the Schengen area have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result AND are additionally obligated to commit to a 10-day self-quarantine. Links: https://archive.vn/HO3L2 https://archive.vn/ahD87" Austria,AUT,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No updates" Austria,AUT,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The City of Vienna has compiled comprehensive information on questions and answers regarding coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease in English. The Austrian Ministry of Health has put together FAQs on the coronavirus and also provides material to download on how to protect yourself and others from the disease, also in English. Furthermore, the ministry constantly updates its German language website with information on the number of people tested and cases of COVID-19 in Austria. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC" Austria,AUT,20201017,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Austria orders the first local quarantine of its second COVID-19 wave. From October 17 until November 1, the Salzburg town of Kuchl in the Tennengau region will be put under 14-day mandatory quarantine. The driveways to the site are controlled by the police. Hotels and restaurants are closed, shops are allowed to keep open. Only key workers can commute in and out. Links: https://archive.vn/TsVIf https://archive.vn/9QMOZ" Austria,AUT,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"From October 17 until November 1, the Salzburg town of Kuchl in the Tennengau region will be put under 14-day mandatory quarantine. Links: https://archive.vn/TsVIf https://archive.vn/9QMOZ" Austria,AUT,20201017,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"From October 17 until November 1, the Salzburg town of Kuchl in the Tennengau region will be put under 14-day mandatory quarantine. Links: https://archive.vn/TsVIf https://archive.vn/9QMOZ" Austria,AUT,20201017,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Austria orders the first local quarantine of its second COVID-19 wave. From October 17 until November 1, the Salzburg town of Kuchl in the Tennengau region will be put under 14-day mandatory quarantine. The driveways to the site are controlled by the police. Hotels and restaurants are closed, shops are allowed to keep open. Only key workers can commute in and out. Links: https://archive.vn/TsVIf https://archive.vn/9QMOZ" Austria,AUT,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Austria orders the first local quarantine of its second COVID-19 wave. From October 17 until November 1, the Salzburg town of Kuchl in the Tennengau region will be put under 14-day mandatory quarantine. The driveways to the site are controlled by the police. According to media reports, entry and exit from the town are no longer permitted until 1 November. Links: https://archive.vn/TsVIf https://archive.vn/9QMOZ https://archive.vn/KXolY " Austria,AUT,20201019,C1: School closing,1,0,"On October 19, students in orange and red-colored districts in Tyrol must switch to “distance learning,” or online instruction. Both parents and students are criticizing this order. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC" Austria,AUT,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On October 19, it was reported that a federal curfew has not been decided. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC " Austria,AUT,20201020,C1: School closing,1,0,"In Hietzing, Vienna’s 13th district, a big and growing coronavirus cluster around schools has been identified. Out of 333 new cases in Vienna today, 40 can be traced to the boarding school at the Himmelhof. Teaching is suspended for today. The Diefenbach Gymnasium (high school) – of which some students live at the Himmelhof – is also affected. At the moment, there are 350 active cases of coronavirus at Viennese schools and 54 at Viennese kindergartens. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC " Austria,AUT,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"From October 20, guests in Upper Austrian restaurants and bars have to leave their contact details. In Vienna, such regulation has already been in force for several weeks. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC " Austria,AUT,20201022,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Health Minister Rudolf Anschober announced that select physicians and dermatologists will offer a new fast antigen test for the coronavirus as of October 22. •While these tests are fast – a result should be available within 15-30 minutes – and relatively cheap, they also have some drawbacks. •Health Minister Anschober stressed that they cannot replace the much more accurate PCR test, but complement it. •Concretely, the specificity of antigen tests is very high (approaching 100%), while their sensitivity is lower (around 95%). •That means that all people testing positive can be practically certain their result is correct; but for those testing negative, there is still a residual chance that they may be positive after all. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC " Austria,AUT,20201023,C1: School closing,1,0,"On October 23, The Austrian government’s Corona-Ampel colors the country mostly in orange and red, the two highest alert levels. • Almost all districts in Tyrol, Salzburg, and half of those in Upper Austria are red. • Vorarlberg, Vienna, Styria, Lower Austria, and Burgenland are mostly orange, with some red, yellow, and also green areas. • Only Carinthia is still mostly yellow, with some orange and green districts, too. • The map has completely changed in the last 6 weeks, from one dominated by green to one predominantly orange and red. • In total, 21 new districts were switched to red by the Corona Commission. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC" Austria,AUT,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"At the national level: from October 23, Professional events, such as soccer games or opera performances, are required to have placed seating. Only 1,500 people are allowed outdoor and 1,000 indoor. Masks must be worn during the entire duration of the event. No drinks or food will be offered. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC" Austria,AUT,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From October 23, the following rules/measures go into effect: - No more than six people are allowed to attend indoor meetings (outside of work), such as yoga courses, birthday parties, and weddings. Funerals are exempt from this order. - Outdoor meetings are limited to 12 people. No further restrictions apply. At restaurants, the maximum number of people at a table is limited to six. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC " Austria,AUT,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No more than two people per row of seats are allowed to travel. This means a family of four cannot give someone from a different household a lift in a five-seater car. The same rules apply to carpools or other ride-sharing arrangements. The regulation does not apply to taxis and mass transport, although anyone traveling in taxis or on mass transport will be required to wear a mask at all times. Link: https://archive.vn/ACqcb" Austria,AUT,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces. One important change this week is that masks must fit snugly”. This means that other forms of face protection - for instance, plastic face shields - will not suffice. Link: https://archive.vn/zi875 " Austria,AUT,20201024,H2: Testing policy,3,,"On October 24, Vienna Airport and Austrian Airlines made their first test run with the rapid coronavirus antigen tests planned to be rolled out over the coming weeks. • Passengers on the flight OS 229 to Berlin were tested. • It takes between 10-15 for the results to be available. They will be sent to passengers via e-mail, SMS, or can be inquired about at the counter of Austrian Airlines. •The rapid antigen test does not replace the requirement for a negative PCR test that many countries have instituted; however, it does help to make flying safer (people who test positive can’t board the train) and gives a strong indication of one’s status. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC " Austria,AUT,20201025,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The practice of contact tracing – long seen as the ideal way to break infection chains early – is under strain under the massive count of new cases in recent weeks. In Tyrol, contact tracing will not trace all new infections anymore but just focus on those where a chain of infections can be quickly identified. In Carinthia, the regional government is now looking to hire students to help with contact tracing. Meanwhile, Vorarlberg has accepted an offer from the Austrian Society for Health and Nutrition Safety (AGES) to provide 30 additional employees to help with contact tracing. Link: https://archive.vn/zpRsC " Austria,AUT,20201027,C1: School closing,1,1,"There is a mix of amber and red areas across Austria. As per the file ""Corona-Ampel an Schulen und elementarpädagogischen Einrichtungen (PDF, 224 KB) (link below) Measurements for schools in that stage are: ?Compulsory wearing of masks in entrance area for Parents or legal guardian and caring people ? no school events or excursions ? no singing in closed rooms ? No mixing of groups ? Sports offers exclusively outdoors ? No external attendance possible (projects, etc.) ? Switch to distance learning for Higher Education schools https://web.archive.org/web/20201101195838/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201009210248/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/corona-kommission/empfehlungen-der-corona-kommission/" Austria,AUT,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Some areas within Austria already show red marking (as per Austrian traffic light system, which allows regional lockdowns (see note from Oct 17). See current traffic light marking by region here: https://archive.vn/z7G9I" Austria,AUT,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Professional events, such as soccer games or opera performances, are required to have placed seating. Only 1,500 people are allowed outdoor and 1,000 indoor. Masks must be worn during the entire duration of the event. No drinks or food will be offered. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103000933/https://www.vienna.at/verschaerfte-corona-massnahmen-ab-heute-in-kraft/6786417" Austria,AUT,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Events without assigned seats are only allowed up to 6 people (inside) and 12 people (outside). Government advises against family gatherings. https://archive.vn/j0NEe" Austria,AUT,20201027,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no restrictions on public transport" Austria,AUT,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No country-wide curfew, only for parts of the country as mentioned in note from Oct 17 https://archive.vn/TsVIf" Austria,AUT,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No country-wide stay at home requirements, only for parts of the country as mentioned in note from Oct 17 https://archive.vn/TsVIf" Austria,AUT,20201027,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry is prohibited to third-country nationals when arriving from states outside the Schengen area (except those listed above as safe countries). Exemptions apply. Third-country nationals traveling from inside the Schengen area have to carry a medical certificate proving a negative COVID-19 test result AND are additionally obligated to commit to a 10-day self-quarantine. Links: https://archive.vn/HO3L2 https://archive.vn/ahD87" Austria,AUT,20201027,E1: Income support,2,1,"New, expanded form of short-time work for companies that are economically affected by COVID-19 introduced in spring 2020. From October 1, 2020, working hours can only be reduced by at least 20 and up to a maximum of 70 percent for the entire calculation period. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103001533/https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/News/Coronavirus/FAQ--Kurzarbeit.html https://archive.vn/EziNK" Austria,AUT,20201027,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Households and Small enterprises may also delay their debt servicing by 3 months. https://archive.vn/Aw8yB# https://web.archive.org/web/20201103001807/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Austria,AUT,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a very comprehensive website from the Austrian government on all measure, the traffic light system, FAQ, etc. https://archive.vn/MSPqc" Austria,AUT,20201027,H2: Testing policy,3,,"There is a detailed testing strategy in place (update: Oct 13) and rapid tests are now also available in small doctor's offices (update Oct 21): https://web.archive.org/web/20201103002336/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Fachinformationen.html" Austria,AUT,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contract tracing strategy in place (update: Oct 30) /web/20201103003632/https://www.sozialministerium.at/dam/jcr:0606b9e2-72f6-4589-9816-2107c7c46e7f/Kontaktpersonennachverfolgung_29.10.2020_1_BB%20%28002%29_final.pdf" Austria,AUT,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Mouth and nose protection has to be worn in the following areas: - traffic (In public transport, subway stations, platforms, stops, train stations, airports and taxis; In cable cars and cog railways, airplanes, coaches and excursion boats) - Trade and public fairs (For employees and visitors, both indoors and outdoors, even if the 1 meter distance can be maintained) - Health sector (In hospitals, sanatoriums, old people's homes, nursing homes and homes for the disabled as well as in other places where health services are provided, for residents in generally accessible rooms and for visitors and for employees who come into contact with visitors) - Demonstrations (For participants, if the 1 meter distance cannot be kept) - Accommodation establishments (In generally accessible areas for customers and employees in contact with customers. The catering rules apply to catering operations) - Trade and services (In all business premises for customers and staff in the customer area in closed rooms (e.g. supermarket, car dealership, banks, insurance companies, hairdressers, pharmacies, etc.). This also applies to connecting structures of business premises that are structurally connected (e.g. shopping centers); In administrative authorities and administrative courts for public traffic; In bathrooms for bathers and staff in contact with customers in closed rooms (with the exception of damp rooms such as showers and swimming pools); In sports facilities for guests and for staff in contact with customers in closed rooms (except when exercising and in damp rooms, i.e. in showers and swimming pools); In museums, exhibitions, libraries, archives and other leisure facilities for guests and staff in closed rooms with customer contact; The operators and their employees must wear an MNS when they come into contact with the customer, provided that there is no other suitable protective device between the people for spatial separation that guarantees the same level of protection) - Markets and occasional markets (e.g. also Christmas and Advent markets) Both indoors and outdoors - In gastronomy for staff in customer contact and for customers, both indoors and outdoors (e.g. guest garden). The mouth-nose protection may only be removed while staying at the administration point. - For events both indoors and outdoors (including when sitting down) https://archive.vn/zi875#selection-1075.0-1087.105" Austria,AUT,20201102,C1: School closing,2,1,"In general kindergartens, primary schools, polytecnical schools, special needs schools and lower grade schools remain open. Upper grades, universities of applied sciences and universities switch to distance learning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109211208/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html " Austria,AUT,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Shops and libraries remain open. Home office is recommended where possible. Bars, restaurants, hotels and cultural venues are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109212124/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/aktuelle-massnahmen/" Austria,AUT,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Professional sports events are taking place without spectators. All other events canceled. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109212124/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/aktuelle-massnahmen/" Austria,AUT,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"In general people are advised to stay home except for work or life-essential activities. However, and only before 8PM, a maximum of 6 people from two different households plus their underage children may meet in public spaces. An outing for two families with a total of four children and three adults is permitted. In this variant, the minimum distance requirement does not apply. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109212826/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen/FAQ--Alltag,-Familie,-Sport-und-Freizeit,-Gastronomie.html" Austria,AUT,20201102,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"In general public transport and other means of transportation are running as normal. The minimum distance must be observed on public transport and on the plane. Mouth and nose protection is mandatory. It is also mandatory to wear mouth and nose protection in underground stations, platforms, stops, train stations and airports as well as their connecting structures. Carpooling, taxis and taxi-like operations can still be used if only two people are transported in each row of seats, including the driver. This also applies to training trips, such as driving schools. Mouth and nose protection is mandatory. Cable cars may not be used for leisure purposes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109211208/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Leaving your own private living area between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. is only permitted under the following conditions: Avoidance of immediate danger to life, limb and property; Supervision of and assistance for people in need of support as well as exercise of family rights and fulfillment of family duties; Covering the basic needs of daily life; Professional and educational purposes, if necessary; Staying outdoors for physical and mental relaxation (e.g. going for a walk, jogging). https://web.archive.org/web/20201109211208/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html " Austria,AUT,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In general and for the pre-qualified reasons people can still move within the country. But, movements must take place before 8pm or after 6am or be related to one of the scenarios as outlined in C6. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109211208/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20201102,C8: International travel controls,3,,"There are 2 lists, which determine whether transfer in/out of Austria is permitted, permitted with valid test or prohibited. Most EU and Schengen countries and some Asian and American countries (e.g. Japan, Canada) are on list A (permitted), some countries are on list B (permitted with valid test only, e.g. UK, US) and the rest are non-allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109213204/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen/FAQ--Reisen-und-Tourismus.html" Austria,AUT,20201102,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a very comprehensive website from the Austrian government on all measures, the traffic light system, FAQ, etc. https://archive.vn/MSPqc" Austria,AUT,20201102,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In principle, an early laboratory diagnostic clarification using PCR should be aimed for in all persons who are suspected of having COVID-19 due to the clinical symptoms. For this purpose, reference is made to the respectively valid suspected case definition on the Novel Cononavirus (COVID-19) website of the Federal Ministry for Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection. In addition, close contact persons should also be tested in the course of the outbreak diagnosis, even if they do not show any symptoms. However, since a PCR test only represents a snapshot and the person could be in the incubation period, a negative test result does not shorten the quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109213815/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen/FAQ--Testungen-und-Quarantaene.html" Austria,AUT,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Procedure for the management of contact persons (People who, regardless of the distance, are very likely to having been exposed to a concentration of aerosols or had direct contact with infectious secretions from a confirmed case) • Registration by name, collection of telephone number, email address, place of work, Employment and living conditions • Information letters to them about the COVID-19 disease picture, the course of the disease and Transmission risks, self-monitoring of the state of health, behavior in Domestic segregation framework • Official isolation up to day 10 after the last contagious contact: Reduction in contact with other people through domestic isolation, i.e. - No leaving the apartment - Strict adherence to hand and cough-sneeze-mustache etiquette • Self-monitoring of the state of health up to day 10 after the last contagious contact - Take your body temperature twice a day - Keeping a diary regarding the corresponding symptoms (optional), Body temperature, general activities and, if necessary, contacts with others - Regular active contact by the authorities for case monitoring, in any case, active contact by the authority 10 days after the last contagious contact to close the case. • For the early detection of pre- or asymptomatic infections contact persons should be subjected to PCR testing as soon as possible after identification. If there is sufficient capacity, these people should have another test on Day 5 (highest probability of a pathogen detection). In any case, the test result does not reduce the duration of the quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924012955/https://www.sozialministerium.at/dam/jcr:d8f8075c-f102-40c9-8e57-33cacf10c7d2/20200825_Beh%C3%B6rdliche%20Vorgangsweise%20bei%20SARS-CoV-2%20Kontaktpersonen%20Kontaktpersonennachverfolgung.pdf" Austria,AUT,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Facial coverings required in all indoor public spaces https://web.archive.org/web/20201127161508/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information/protective-measures" Austria,AUT,20201103,E1: Income support,2,1,"New, expanded form of short-time work for companies that are economically affected by COVID-19 introduced in spring 2020. From October 1, 2020, working hours can only be reduced by at least 20 and up to a maximum of 70 percent for the entire calculation period. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103001533/https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/News/Coronavirus/FAQ--Kurzarbeit.html https://archive.vn/EziNK" Austria,AUT,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Households and Small enterprises may also delay their debt servicing by 3 months. https://archive.vn/Aw8yB# https://web.archive.org/web/20201103001807/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Austria,AUT,20201117,C1: School closing,3,1,"Lockdown introduced on 17 November until 7 December High schools and universities were already closed, primary and middle schools to move to online teaching only too https://web.archive.org/web/20201127151059/https://www.euronews.com/2020/11/14/coronavirus-in-europe-germany-to-prioritise-vaccinations-in-care-homes" Austria,AUT,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Lockdown introduced on 17 November until 7 December All businesses closed with the exception of those offering essential services like grocery stores, banks, post officers and pharmacies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127152236/https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2160107-austria-to-tighten-lockdown-as-covid19-cases-soar" Austria,AUT,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown introduced on 17 November until 7 December. Public events remain cancelled https://web.archive.org/web/20201127152236/https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2160107-austria-to-tighten-lockdown-as-covid19-cases-soar" Austria,AUT,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Lockdown introduced on 17 November until 7 December. Austria will go into a three-week lockdown on November 17 to stem a rise in coronavirus infections, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Saturday. ""My urgent request: don't meet anyone!"" Kurz tweeted. ""Every social contact is one too many."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201127154420/https://www.politico.eu/article/austria-to-enter-lockdown-on-tuesday-report/" Austria,AUT,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport websites indicate that transport is still available, but at reduced frequency and capacity https://web.archive.org/web/20201127154941/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Austria,AUT,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown introduced on 17 November until 7 December. The general public will only be allowed to leave home to buy groceries or for healthcare reasons, and have been told by the government to work from home whenever possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127152236/https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2160107-austria-to-tighten-lockdown-as-covid19-cases-soar" Austria,AUT,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"cannot find any information suggesting that internal movement is explicitly banned despite lockdown and stay at home order and requirement to only travel for work. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127152236/https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2160107-austria-to-tighten-lockdown-as-covid19-cases-soar" Austria,AUT,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban remains for some countries to Austria - this is detailed on the list in the website below: https://web.archive.org/web/20201103185234/https://www.bmk.gv.at/service/corona/einreisebestimmungen.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201127160745/https://www.bmeia.gv.at/reise-aufenthalt/reisewarnungen/" Austria,AUT,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Plans to begin mass testing in Austria https://web.archive.org/web/20201127161920/https://www.thelocal.at/20201126/when-will-mass-coronavirus-tests-be-available-in-my-part-of-austria" Austria,AUT,20201124,C1: School closing,3,1,"Kindergartens, elementary schools and lower grades remain open for care and learning support for all those who need it. High school classes and universities are being switched to distance learning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130195932/https://www.bmbwf.gv.at/Themen/schule/beratung/corona/schule_nov.html" Austria,AUT,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Open are grocery stores, drug stores, banks, post offices, garages for cars and bikes and car rentals ( 6am-7pm), longer opening hours for gas stations and pharmacies. 1 customer/1sqm, mandatory face masks, min. distance. Any body-close services are closed (hairdresser, cosmetic, piercing, massage studios). Restaurants and bars can only offer take-away food. Hotels can only be used for exceptional situations, incl. for work reasons. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130201414/https://www.vienna.at/oesterreich-im-lockdown-ausgangsbeschraenkungen-nun-rund-um-die-uhr/6810940" Austria,AUT,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All events are forbidden. Important exceptions: professional sports, funerals (max. 50 attendees), demonstrations, business or education related meetings, that have to take place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130202028/https://corona-ampel.gv.at/aktuelle-massnahmen/" Austria,AUT,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Lockdown 0h-24h (until Dec 6), requirement to stay at home except for special situations (e.g. in order to prevent risk for life or property; takign care of people in need/family related obligations; coverage of daily essential needs, work or education related reasons; sports and walks; appointments with public offices or court). https://web.archive.org/web/20201130011213/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20201124,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is fully functioning, but face mask and min. distance is mandatory. Taxis (and similar services) only 2 people per row. Funiculars etc. are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130011213/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown 0h-24h (until Dec 6), requirement to stay at home except for special situations (e.g. in order to prevent risk for life or property; takign care of people in need/family related obligations; coverage of daily essential needs, work or education related reasons; sports and walks; appointments with public offices or court). https://web.archive.org/web/20201130011213/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Due to lockdown (0h-24h) people are expected not to travel within regions except for things allowed to leave the house for (in order to prevent risk for life or property; taking care of people in need/family related obligations; coverage of daily essential needs, work or education related reasons; sports and walks; appointments with public offices or court). https://web.archive.org/web/20201130011213/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Some travel bans exist, arrival in Austria from some other countries requires quarantine/a valid negative test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103185234/https://www.bmk.gv.at/service/corona/einreisebestimmungen.html" Austria,AUT,20201124,E1: Income support,2,1," New, expanded form of short-time work for companies that are economically affected by COVID-19 introduced in spring 2020. From October 1, 2020, working hours can only be reduced by at least 20 and up to a maximum of 70 percent for the entire calculation period. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103001533/https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/News/Coronavirus/FAQ--Kurzarbeit.html https://archive.vn/EziNK" Austria,AUT,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Due to economic distress or liquidity bottlenecks due to the COVID-19 crisis, there is the possibility to apply for a deferral or installment payment of taxes. In addition, you can request that the deferral interest be reduced to zero." Austria,AUT,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a very comprehensive website from the Austrian government on all measure, the traffic light system, FAQ, etc. https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Aktuelle-Ma%C3%9Fnahmen.html" Austria,AUT,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In principle, an early diagnosis (by means of an antigen test or PCR test) should be sought for all people who are suspected of having COVID-19 due to the clinical symptoms. For this purpose, reference is made to the respectively valid suspected case definition on the Novel Cononavirus (COVID-19) website of the Federal Ministry for Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection. In addition, close contact persons should also be tested in the course of the outbreak diagnosis, even if they do not show any symptoms. However, as an antigen test or a PCR test is only a snapshot and the person could be in the incubation period, a negative test result does not shorten the quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130205533/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen/FAQ--Testungen-und-Quarantaene.html The Austrian government in November announced a plan to embark on mass testing of the population. According to a draft federal framework, teachers and kindergarten teachers would be tested first, on the 5th and 6th of December. Police officers would then be tested on the 7th and 8th of the month, with the general population tested on the 19th and 20th of December. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thelocal.at/20201126/when-will-mass-coronavirus-tests-be-available-in-my-part-of-austria" Austria,AUT,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Government driven contact tracing in place, plus tracing app: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130210617/https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information/app" Austria,AUT,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The mouth and nose protection must be worn in all closed rooms that are open to the public. This also includes public transport, planes or taxis and taxi-like operations as well as stops, stations or departure halls (also outdoors). It is not compulsory to wear a mouth and nose protection outdoors, with the exception of demonstrations during which a distance of 1 meter cannot be maintained. Mouth and nose protection can be dispensed with at the workplace as long as there is no customer contact or protection is provided with appropriate mechanical protective measures (e.g. a plexiglass pane). However, employees and employers can voluntarily agree that mouth and nose protection is mandatory. A mouth and nose protection (MNS) is a mechanical protection device that covers the mouth and nose area, which covers the mouth and nose and must also fit snugly. The MNS is to be fixed either with rubber bands or fabric straps. The material has to form a mechanical barrier in order to avoid the splashing of droplets when speaking, coughing and sneezing. The use of face shields (so-called ""Face Shields"" or ""Mini Face Shields"") is not permitted. An exception for face visors applies to people who can show a medical certificate confirming that they cannot wear an MNS for health reasons (e.g. asthmatics). Furthermore, face visors are still allowed as part of protective equipment together with MNS (e.g. for medical personnel). https://web.archive.org/web/20201130211312/https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen/FAQ--Mechanische-Schutzvorrichtung-%28MNS%29.html" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200130,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From announcement on 24th February: ""The Action Plan against the epidemic was approved on January 30. From the first day of the epidemic, preventive measures are being taken at all border checkpoints in Azerbaijan, including airports. From that date, passengers arriving in Azerbaijan from all directions are strictly checked, and to date, no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in our country."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200416150023/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/677/)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200227,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"'Operational Headquarters' set up by Government under the Cabinet of Ministers to ""prevent danger that the coronavirus pandemic could cause, to implement prophylactic and urgent measures."" Other aims are to ""regularly inform the population about the situation"". (https://nk.gov.az/az/article/680/) " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200227,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Mobile hospitals set up on the Iranian-Azerbaijani border ""to organize the initial examination of persons entering the territory of Azerbaijan from the border checkpoints with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Those who have passed the initial examination and have not been diagnosed with the disease will be able to continue their journey without any obstacles. If symptoms are detected, they will be sent to hospitals under medical supervision."" So only those passing from Iran are tested. https://nk.gov.az/az/article/681/ " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200228,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On Friday, February 28, Azerbaijan's health authorities announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The patient - a Russian citizen - recently arrived from Iran, which is severely impacted by the virus, with 388 confirmed cases recorded as of Saturday, February 29. On Saturday, February 29, Azerbaijani authorities announced that their border with Iran will be closed for two weeks to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Iranian and Azerbaijani citizens returning to their home country will be exempted, but they will go through medical tests and may be subject to quarantine measures for 14 days. Buta Airways will continue to operate between the two countries but only for Iranian and Azerbaijani citizens returning to their respective countries. http://www.sehiyye.gov.az https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/318791/azerbaijan-first-case-of-covid-19-confirmed-february-28 https://menafn.com/1099944353/Azerbaijans-Health-Ministry-distributes-information-materials-related-to-coronavirus " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200228,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"First Covid case in Azerbaijan; government announce ""appropriate measures have been taken to limit the spread of the virus and prevent its undesirable consequences, including the identification of the patient's contacts in order to obtain all necessary information to identify the source and ways of transmission of the virus and other cases of infection."" https://nk.gov.az/az/article/682/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200229,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Iranian-Azerbaijani border is closed, for a preliminary two week period. A ""special corridor"" is provided for Azerbaijani nationals returning from Iran (14-29 day quarantine). https://web.archive.org/web/20200415155948/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/686/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200229,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Second and third Covid cases, ""Appropriate measures are taken to identify the contacts of these patients in connection with the detection of other cases of infection."" https://nk.gov.az/az/article/685/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200303,C1: School closing,3,1,"In order to prevent infections [...] in all educational institutions located in the country from 3 to 9 March 2020(the first day of study is set for March 10) a decision was made to suspend the teaching and learning process in all educational institutions and to postpone all related activities. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200415135717/http://nk.gov.az/az/article/691/)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200303,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Special state medical institutions have been identified for laboratory diagnosis of coronavirus infections. [...] If they feel the symptoms of respiratory disease (fever, weakness, cough, nausea, shortness of breath), they can immediately call the emergency number 103 (inside Baku) or 113 (outside Baku) and get a medical examination."" https://nk.gov.az/az/article/692/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200306,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"First Covid case in Azerbaijan; government announce ""appropriate measures have been taken to limit the spread of the virus and prevent its undesirable consequences, including the identification of the patient's contacts in order to obtain all necessary information to identify the source and ways of transmission of the virus and other cases of infection."" (Source 1) As of June 11, it seems as if Azerbaiijan continues to have a robust contact tracing procedure in place. ""Active case finding and event-based surveillance for influenza-like illness were activated in early March and any gaps in active case finding and event-based surveillance systems were assessed. The current surveillance strategy is based on the rapid identification and isolation of suspected cases and contact tracing. Surveillance for COVID-19 is conducted jointly by TABIB (Management Union of the Medical Territorial Unions) under the State Mandatory Health Insurance Agency and the Ministry of Health. TABIB is responsible for collecting the information about the new cases, which is being then transmitted to MoH for joint analysis of the cases and situation. Single unified database for COVID-19 has been developed to collect information. The Republican Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology together with TABIB is conducting contact tracing."" (Source 2) Source 1 https://nk.gov.az/az/article/682/ Source 2 (not able to archive) https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/azerbaijan/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4%20Monitoring%20and%20surveillance&Type=Section" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200307,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures extended to 27/03 (https://web.archive.org/web/20200415140133/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/702/)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""The traditional Novruz festivities to be held in March in Baku and various regions of the country are being canceled. Based on consultations with experts and the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the operational headquarters urges individual agencies not to hold any mass events in the near future, and to change the dates of events already scheduled. It is also recommended that weddings and such gatherings be postponed in the coming months, and that mourning ceremonies not be held en masse, as there is a high risk of contracting the virus in crowded places."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200415142529/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/706/)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Azerbaijan Travel site notes in its covid-19 update that all public events and mass gatherings have been cancelled since March 14th : "" All mass events throughout the country, including cultural and sporting events, have been suspended since 14th March. Cinemas, museums, theatres, entertainment centres and gyms in the country have stopped functioning since 14th March. The organisation of mass celebrations and meetings in restaurants and cafes has been prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200411203059/https://azerbaijan.travel/covid-19-en" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200314,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Government imposes restrictions on gatherings. While the exact threshold of what constitutes a gathering is unclear, given the strict lockdown measures I infer a quite strict restrictions on gathering as well. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426175740/https://jamestown.org/program/azerbaijan-hopes-to-minimize-ramifications-of-coronavirus-crisis/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Azerbaijani-Georgian border is closed, again allowing passage with quarantine for Azerbaijani nationals. https://nk.gov.az/az/article/721/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Russian border also closed. https://nk.gov.az/az/article/737/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200319,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Vehicles, as well as the bus station area, waiting room, service rooms, cultural and sanitary-hygienic areas are disinfected daily at the official bus and bus station complexes operating in the country together with the carriers carrying out international and domestic passenger transportation, and the process will continue on holidays."" - Ministry of Transport announcement ahead of Novruz national holiday. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200415143058/https://mincom.gov.az/az/view/news/858/neqliyyat-rabite-ve-yuksek-texnologiyalar-nazirliyi-novruz-bayrami-gunlerinde-xususi-ish-rejiminde-fealiyyet-gosterecek)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Entry limited to Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron. ""For this purpose, starting from 00.00 on March 19, special purpose vehicles, including ambulances, emergency recovery, rescue, as well as trucks registered in the cities and regions of the country and their passengers will be allowed to travel to Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron. Release to the region will be suspended until March 29. Transportation of passengers (buses, minibuses, taxis, etc.) registered in Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron districts from other cities and regions of the country to Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron region is prohibited."" (https://nk.gov.az/az/article/740/)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures extended to 20/04 (https://web.archive.org/web/20200415140306/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/747/)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""In accordance with the recommendations and requirements of the World Health Organization, a number of rules have been applied in Azerbaijan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which has been declared a global pandemic, as well as social restrictions. To this end, mass events have been canceled."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200415142708/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/758/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The opening hours of restaurants and cafes have been shortened. With the exception of its grocery stores and pharmacies, the activities of large shopping centers and malls in the country will be suspended for one month from 00:00 on March 23, 2020. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200415141516/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/758/)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200325,C5: Close public transport,0,,"All public transport still running. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200415143439/https://mincom.gov.az/az/view/news/862/-baki-taksi-xidmeti-mmc-koronavirusun-yayilmasi-ile-mubarize-uzre-tedbirleri-davam-etdirir)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200331,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Nationwide quarantine implemented, including the prohibition of workplaces. (https://nk.gov.az/az/article/778/)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200331,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"""Trains in the Baku Metro will be suspended from 22:00 on March 31, 2020 to April 20, 2020. Passenger transportation in Baku will be carried out by regular and express buses. We once again urge citizens not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary, to wait for the distance between people on public transport."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200415144017/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/781/)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200331,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Azerbaijan implements stay-at-home orders. ""People are permitted to leave their residences in case of urgent medical need, imminent danger, or if visiting authorized retail facilities like grocery stores, gas stations, or pharmacies."" When leaving their places of residence individuals have to obtain permission by sending a text message in accordance with purpose of leave. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426172817/https://nk.gov.az/media/files/4600c0c7c504091e68ec769922fefe2c.pdf; http://web.archive.org/web/20200426172852/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200331,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""As part of the measures taken by the state to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, people are required to stay in private homes and apartments, permanent or temporary residence. Exit of people from private houses and apartments - in case of urgent medical care, in case of imminent danger to life and health, visiting authorized retail and public service facilities, in case of household waste disposal, as well as performing duties in organizations operating under special regime possible with the purpose. In connection with the above, the activities in other areas, except for the areas of work and services necessary for the life and activity of people, will be suspended from 00:00 on March 31, 2020 to 00:00 on April 20, 2020."" https://nk.gov.az/az/article/778/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200405,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"""The Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan has made such a decision in connection with the movement restriction in the country from 00:00 (GMT+4) April 5, 2020 to 00:00 April 20, 2020 to protect life and health of the population, ensure uninterrupted operation of state structures and life support facilities, as well as activity of economic entities in the current situation at the appropriate level. Restrictions on movement have been imposed in Azerbaijan within the framework of the special quarantine regime introduced in the country in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), Trend reports. In order to ensure the protection of life and health of the population, uninterrupted operation of state structures and life support facilities, as well as activities of economic entities at the appropriate level, the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan has made the following decision in connection with the introduction of restrictions on movement in the country from 00: 00 April 5, 2020 to 00:00 April 20, 2020"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200521223639/https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/3217188.html" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200408,E1: Income support,2,1,"""Along with supporting businesses the governmentallocated 400 million manat (235.2 million USD) to support social protection of citizens. Within the framework of the social package 190 manat ($112) lump-sum was planning to be paid to 200,000 unemployed citizens in April and May (then number was increased to 600,000). Another 50,000 unemployed people will get 300 manat aid per month. For the employees who had the salary higher than the monthly average the upper limit of social aid is set at 712 manat. Social protection measures also include the creation of 50,000 paid public jobs, the increase of monthly preferential electricity consumption limit for citizens by 100 kilowatts per hour in April and May, allocation of 40 million manat (23 million USD) for the training of students from low-income families and 280 million manat (164 million USD) for the vital passenger transportation. According to the taken measures in social sphere 20 million manat worth unemployment insurance payments will be expanded to 20,000 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430221652/https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2020/04/23/azerbaijans-response-to-covid-19-related-economic-problems/ *** [“The average monthly salary as of January will be taken as the main criterion for partial payment of the workers' salaries,” Jabbarov said. This amount reaches 712 manat ($418), the minister said adding that the salary of each employee, the amount of which is lower than indicated, will be fully paid by the state to the enterprise. ""For an employee receiving a salary higher than the monthly average salary, the upper limit is set at 712 manat,” he said.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200430222845/https://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/business/3220269.html" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200416,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"[Azerbaijan: Crackdown on Critics Amid Pandemic The arrests followed President Ilham Aliyev’s earlier comments indicating he would use measures supposedly designed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic to crack down on the opposition. It is another disturbing example of the government’s contempt for free speech and political critics. Arresting people for violating Covid-19 emergency measures may actually increase disease transmission if the authorities place people in crowded detention facilities where the virus could spread easily, Human Rights Watch said. Both regional monitoring bodies and national groups have criticized conditions in Azerbaijan’s detention facilities for administrative detainees as poor and inappropriate for the length of sentences imposed.] https://web.archive.org/web/20200521213340/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/16/azerbaijan-crackdown-critics-amid-pandemic" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200416,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""As of April 25, Azerbaijan has confirmed 1617 cases of COVID-19 within its borders. There have been 21 confirmed deaths. All of Azerbaijan’s borders are currently closed to passenger traffic. Flights into and out of Azerbaijan are no longer available."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200426025508/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Measures extended through May 4th. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426173354/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-iran-tehran-reopen-afghanistan-russia-azerbaijan/30562733.html" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Measures extended through May 4th. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426173354/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-iran-tehran-reopen-afghanistan-russia-azerbaijan/30562733.html" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Thus, from 00:00 on April 27, 2020 across the country: 1) Reception of citizens in “ASAN Service” Centers starts with online queuing in advance through ASAN mobile application, website and call centers. 2) Activities are resumed in the following areas of work and services: Individual teaching and tutoring services (excluding group classes) Book sales Newspaper sales Stationery sales Printing and photocopying activities Photo studios / photo studios Cleaning services in individual apartments Tailoring services Cosmetics and perfumes sales Clothing sales Shoes and sale of leather goods sale of gold, other ornaments and pawnshop activities sale and repair of mobile devices, spare parts and accessories sale and repair of computer equipment sale of electronics and household appliances sale of furniture sale of cars sale of chemical products sale of flowers and plant products sale of agricultural machinery, spare parts and equipment sale of fertilizers and agrochemical products Restrictions on the activities of the above-mentioned areas under Shopping Centers and Malls remain in force."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200521220012/https://cabmin.gov.az/az/article/822/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200429,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On April 29, The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan announced restrictions on entry and exit at the state border of Azerbaijan excluding freight and charter flights were extended until May 31, 2020. See official website https://web.archive.org/web/20200503123220/https://cabmin.gov.az/az/article/828/ " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200505,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""In accordance with international practice, special state medical institutions have been identified for laboratory diagnosis of coronavirus infections. Laboratories in specialized medical institutions are built in full compliance with all biosafety and other quality standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO), tests are performed by highly qualified personnel, and the accuracy of test results is monitored by special programs. Laboratory tests for coronavirus are strictly prohibited in other state and non-state medical institutions! Appropriate measures will be taken against all medical institutions violating this requirement in accordance with the law. Recently, our citizens have some questions about the laboratory diagnosis of coronavirus infections. The operational headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers states that in order to detect coronavirus infections in a timely manner, it is important to take test samples from people who are currently from or in contact with the confirmed disease. At present, in accordance with the WHO protocol, medical examinations of these persons in the laboratories of specially allocated state medical institutions are carried out at the expense of the state budget. If they feel the symptoms of respiratory disease (fever, weakness, cough, nausea, shortness of breath), they can immediately call the emergency number 103 (inside Baku) or 113 (outside Baku) and get a medical examination."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200521222910/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/692/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200509,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""information of the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers, the activity of passenger transportation of Baku Metro will be resumed from 06:00 am, May 9, 2020"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200525210420/https://apa.az/en/infrastructure/Baku-Metro-appeals-to-citizens-320265" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1," Restrictions on stay at home requirements (with going to work only with permit or leaving the house through SMS system) will be lifted as of May 18. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522021231/https://www.news.az/news/azerbaijan-to-cancel-sms-permission-system-as-covid-19-quarantine-eases" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200522,C1: School closing,3,1,"The closures will continue until 31 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430041811/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The closures will continue until 31 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430041811/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200522,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The closures will continue until 31 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430041811/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200522,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The restrictions will continue until 31 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430041811/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200522,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The closures will continue until 31 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430041811/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200603,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Following a rise in COVID 19 infections, the government has decided to reintroduce the curfew again until the end of the weekend. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215306/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-will-reimpose-some-restrictions-to-halt-virus-after-rise-in-infections-idUKL8N2DG5OI" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200603,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Azerbaijan introduces requirement of wearing masks while in public spaces. Violators of the regulation will be fined 50 manats ($30), while officials violating the law will be obliged to pay 100 manats ($60). Companies and organizations who break the law will be fined 200 manats ($120). The fines will double for repeated violations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905130108/https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakh-restaurant-owners-employees-demand-coronavirus-restrictions-be-lifted/30650583.html" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Following a rise in COVID 19 infections, the government has decided to reintroduce the curfew again until the end of the weekend. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215306/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-will-reimpose-some-restrictions-to-halt-virus-after-rise-in-infections-idUKL8N2DG5OI" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200609,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Internal flights can be resumed from July 15 onwards, however with safety measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221457/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-until-july-1-idUKL8N2DM57I" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200609,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Azerbaijan continues to close its borders until June 1st. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221457/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-until-july-1-idUKL8N2DM57I" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200614,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Amid the rising discontent, the government said that the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country required it to impose another two-day lockdown. The quarantine regime will be imposed in Baku, which accounts for roughly half of all coronavirus cases in the country, as well as the cities of Ganja, Lankaran, Sumgayit, Absheron, Yevlakh, and the regions of Ismailli, Kurdamir and Salyan. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615222531/https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-imposes-second-weekend-lockdown-amid-anti-police-outrage" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200617,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"After the weekend, the ban on leaving the house was lifted again (16th was a public holiday so it ""did not count"" according to authorities). " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200621,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," Azerbaijan has imposed a two-week quarantine regime and re-introduced electronic permits to control residents’ movement as the country faces a spike in COVID-19 cases. residents must now send a text message to the authorities any time they want to leave home, and can do so only under a limited set of circumstances, including visiting the doctor or shopping for food. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625220123/https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200621,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," Azerbaijan has imposed a two-week quarantine regime and re-introduced electronic permits to control residents’ movement as the country faces a spike in COVID-19 cases. residents must now send a text message to the authorities any time they want to leave home, and can do so only under a limited set of circumstances, including visiting the doctor or shopping for food. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625220123/https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200621,C5: Close public transport,2,1," Azerbaijan has imposed a two-week quarantine regime and re-introduced electronic permits to control residents’ movement as the country faces a spike in COVID-19 cases. residents must now send a text message to the authorities any time they want to leave home, and can do so only under a limited set of circumstances, including visiting the doctor or shopping for food. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625220123/https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200621,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1," Azerbaijan has imposed a two-week quarantine regime and re-introduced electronic permits to control residents’ movement as the country faces a spike in COVID-19 cases. residents must now send a text message to the authorities any time they want to leave home, and can do so only under a limited set of circumstances, including visiting the doctor or shopping for food. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625220123/https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200621,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1," Azerbaijan has imposed a two-week quarantine regime and re-introduced electronic permits to control residents’ movement as the country faces a spike in COVID-19 cases. residents must now send a text message to the authorities any time they want to leave home, and can do so only under a limited set of circumstances, including visiting the doctor or shopping for food. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625220123/https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200621,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200625220123/https://eurasianet.org/azerbaijan-re-introduces-electronic-permits-to-restrict-movement-as-covid-spread-worsens" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200720,C1: School closing,3,1,"The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727223046/https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727223046/https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200720,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727223046/https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200720,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727223046/https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200720,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727223046/https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200720,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727223046/https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200720,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727223046/https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200720,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The lockdown has been extended until the beginning of August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727223046/https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200728,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Correcting from an original 3G entry. Only closed in some sectors as stated in prior dates. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727223046/https://iclg.com/briefing/13981-covid-19-extension-of-the-special-quarantine-regime-in-azerbaijan" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200728,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus Weekend closures of public transport in certain areas (Baku, Jalilabad, Ganja, Masalli, Mingachevir, Sumgayit, Yevlakh, as well as the districts of Absheron, Barda, Goranboy, Goygol, Khachmaz and Salyan)The Baku Metro will be closed from 4 July until the end of the quarantine regime. \ " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The authorities have extended the ‘quarantine regime’ in Azerbaijan to 31 August. Additional restrictions are in place in: Baku, Jalilabad, Ganja, Masalli, Mingachevir, Sumgayit, Yevlakh, as well as the districts of Absheron, Barda, Goranboy, Goygol, Khachmaz and Salyan. From the 5 August, you are no longer required to register on the government’s database or gain SMS approval to move within the quarantine zones listed above." Azerbaijan,AZE,20200728,E1: Income support,2,1,"Workers at Azerbaijani state carpet production company Azerkhalcha (‘Azerbaijani carpet’) have said they have not received their salaries for almost half a year. Over a dozen former and current employees from branches throughout the country confirmed to OC Media that they had either been paid irregularly or not at all since February. The company put it’s workers on temporary leave at the end of March after the COVID-19 pandemic hit Azerbaijan. /web/20200817235939/https://oc-media.org/workers-at-azerbaijani-state-carpet-company-not-paid-for-almost-half-a-year/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Taking into account the positive dynamics in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen the economic activity, the Operational Headquarters has decided to allow the activities of some areas of production, trade and services. https://www.news.az/news/azerbaijan-eases-some-coronavirus-restrictions-1 (for some reason, I cannot save this page on wayback)." Azerbaijan,AZE,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Entry and exit of the following persons to and from the territory of the cities of Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Yevlakh, Masalli, Jalilabad and Mingachevir and Absheron, Barda, Salyan, Khachmaz, Goranboy and Goygol districts shall be carried out in the following order: - Persons wishing to attend the funeral of a close relative on the basis of a permit obtained from the 102 Call Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan; - On the basis of a certificate issued by a doctor in connection with urgent medical need or scheduled treatment; - Persons possessing tickets to domestic and international flights on the basis of their tickets and persons who have entered the country from the state border on the basis of a stamp in their passports. The Operational Headquarters hereby brings to the attention of citizens that sanitary and epidemiological requirements must be rigorously observed in order to synchronize economic activity with measures to prevent the spread of the infection. Compliance with sanitary and epidemiological requirements is the only way to continue and expand economic activity further. https://www.news.az/news/azerbaijan-eases-some-coronavirus-restrictions-1" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Entry and exit of the following persons to and from the territory of the cities of Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Yevlakh, Masalli, Jalilabad and Mingachevir and Absheron, Barda, Salyan, Khachmaz, Goranboy and Goygol districts shall be carried out in the following order: - Persons wishing to attend the funeral of a close relative on the basis of a permit obtained from the 102 Call Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan; - On the basis of a certificate issued by a doctor in connection with urgent medical need or scheduled treatment; - Persons possessing tickets to domestic and international flights on the basis of their tickets and persons who have entered the country from the state border on the basis of a stamp in their passports. The Operational Headquarters hereby brings to the attention of citizens that sanitary and epidemiological requirements must be rigorously observed in order to synchronize economic activity with measures to prevent the spread of the infection. Compliance with sanitary and epidemiological requirements is the only way to continue and expand economic activity further. https://www.news.az/news/azerbaijan-eases-some-coronavirus-restrictions-1" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200818,C1: School closing,3,1,"No new policy" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new policy" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There are restrictions on groups larger than 5 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827000644/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200818,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Is public transportation operating? Yes Limited public transportation is available in Baku. Until August 31, 2020, buses will only function during the week (not on Saturday and Sunday). The Baku Metro is closed until August 31."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200827000644/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Azerbaijani authorities have extended quarantine restrictions until at least August 31 in areas that have seen a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. The affected areas are Baku, Jalilabad, Ganja, Masalli, Sumgayit, Yevlakh, Absheron, Goranboy, Goygol, Mingachevir, Barda, Khackmaz, and Saylan. Under the measures, entry and exit from the above-mentioned areas is restricted, public transport is not operational during weekends, and many nonessential businesses will remain closed. Additionally, for the remainder of the country, protective face masks are compulsory in public spaces, and gatherings of more than five people are prohibited. Many nonessential businesses remain closed. Land borders remain closed until at least August 31, and most passenger flights are suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200827012138/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365826/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-quarantine-measures-in-some-areas-until-august-31-update-11" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Azerbaijani authorities have extended quarantine restrictions until at least August 31 in areas that have seen a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. The affected areas are Baku, Jalilabad, Ganja, Masalli, Sumgayit, Yevlakh, Absheron, Goranboy, Goygol, Mingachevir, Barda, Khackmaz, and Saylan. Under the measures, entry and exit from the above-mentioned areas is restricted, public transport is not operational during weekends, and many nonessential businesses will remain closed. Additionally, for the remainder of the country, protective face masks are compulsory in public spaces, and gatherings of more than five people are prohibited. Many nonessential businesses remain closed. Land borders remain closed until at least August 31, and most passenger flights are suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200827012138/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365826/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-quarantine-measures-in-some-areas-until-august-31-update-11" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200818,C8: International travel controls,4,," ""All land and air traffic in and out of Azerbaijan will remain closed at least through August 31, 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200827000644/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200818,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200818,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Covid testing available https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200818,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new policies" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200828,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and educational facilities will start to reopen from 15 September with a phased return for pupils and students. Primary schools will reopen first with pupils attending 2-3 times a week with the start of the school year. Other grades will gradually return after 1 October depending on the epidemiological situation at the time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905123945/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"“In order to contain transmission of the virus, mass events and celebrations have been cancelled.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124309/https://azerbaijan.travel/covid-19-en" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than five are still prohibited nationwide. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124621/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/373851/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-some-covid-19-restrictions-through-september-30-update-12" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200828,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Limited public transportation is available in Baku. Until September 30, 2020, buses will only function during the week (not on Saturday and Sunday). The Baku Metro is closed until September 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905114007/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Additional restrictions are in place in the cities of Baku and Sumgayit, as well as the district of Absheron. You are no longer required to register on the government’s database or gain SMS approval to leave your home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905123945/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""There are restrictions on travel between several cities in Azerbaijan."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200905114007/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200828,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""All land and air traffic in and out of Azerbaijan will remain closed at least through September 30, 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200905114007/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200828,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""COVID-19 testing is available in Baku. Individuals are responsible for the entire cost of COVID-19 tests and the cost is in the range of 100 AZN."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200905114007/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200828,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Protective face masks are compulsory in public spaces nationwide. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124621/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/373851/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-some-covid-19-restrictions-through-september-30-update-12" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200829,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some coronavirus lockdown restrictions extended until Sept 31st. This includes the closure of shopping malls, but museums and exhibition halls open on Sept 1st. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124602/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1726461/world https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124611/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-extends-some-coronavirus-restrictions-until-sept-31-idUKKBN25P0EJ https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124621/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/373851/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-some-covid-19-restrictions-through-september-30-update-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124632/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-azerbaijan-extends-nationwide-quarantine-regime-until-sept-30" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200829,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Istanbul has banned indoor weddings, engagement parties and other ceremonies"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124343/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/case-coronavirus-reinfection-identified-live-news-200829013820307.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124435/https://www.thenational.ae/world/europe/istanbul-restricts-indoor-weddings-as-covid-19-cases-soar-1.1070120 https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124444/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/istanbul/restrictions-on-weddings-tightened-in-istanbul-amid-rising-covid-19-cases" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200829,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Some coronavirus lockdown restrictions extended until Sept 31st. This includes the closure of public transport on weekends, and the Baku Metro remains closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124602/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1726461/world https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124611/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-extends-some-coronavirus-restrictions-until-sept-31-idUKKBN25P0EJ https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124621/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/373851/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-some-covid-19-restrictions-through-september-30-update-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124632/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-azerbaijan-extends-nationwide-quarantine-regime-until-sept-30" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200829,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Some coronavirus lockdown restrictions extended until Sept 31st. Movement to and from Baku, Sumgayit, and the Absheron district remains prohibited indefinitely. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124602/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1726461/world https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124611/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-extends-some-coronavirus-restrictions-until-sept-31-idUKKBN25P0EJ https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124621/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/373851/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-some-covid-19-restrictions-through-september-30-update-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124632/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-azerbaijan-extends-nationwide-quarantine-regime-until-sept-30" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200829,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Some coronavirus lockdown restrictions extended until Sept 31st, including border closures (excpet for Azerbaijani citizens). https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124602/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1726461/world https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124611/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-extends-some-coronavirus-restrictions-until-sept-31-idUKKBN25P0EJ https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124621/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/373851/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-some-covid-19-restrictions-through-september-30-update-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124632/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-azerbaijan-extends-nationwide-quarantine-regime-until-sept-30" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Museums and exhibition halls open on Sept 1st. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124611/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-extends-some-coronavirus-restrictions-until-sept-31-idUKKBN25P0EJ https://web.archive.org/web/20200905124621/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/373851/azerbaijan-authorities-extend-some-covid-19-restrictions-through-september-30-update-12" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200906,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Until September 30, 2020, buses will only function during the week (not on Saturday and Sunday). The Baku Metro is closed until September 15. See: https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/ (web archive is unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020). " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200908,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Limited public transportation is available in Baku. Until September 30, 2020, buses will only function during the week (not on Saturday and Sunday). The Baku Metro is closed until September 15. See: https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/ (web archive is unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020). This is coded as 1G because they have significantly reduced volume/route/means of transport available" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," Effective September 8, 2020, travel restrictions between the regions and Baku, Sumqayit, and the Absheron district are eliminated. Movement directly between the three above named places is still restricted. See: https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/ ;See also https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus (web archive is unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200908,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Note however: All land and air traffic in and out of Azerbaijan will remain closed at least through September 30, 2020. However, “Special commercial flights” and charter flights routinely fly in and out of Baku. This “special flight regime” is expected to last through October, 2020. See: https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/ (web archive is unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200908,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The wearing of face masks is now mandatory in public places. There are fines for violations which are doubled for repeated violations. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus (web archive unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200915,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools and educational facilities will start to reopen from 15 September with a phased return for pupils and students. Primary schools will reopen first with pupils attending 2-3 times a week with the start of the school year. Other grades will gradually return after 1 October depending on the epidemiological situation at the time. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus (web archive unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020)" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools and educational facilities will start to reopen from 15 September with a phased return for pupils and students. Primary schools will reopen first with pupils attending 2-3 times a week with the start of the school year. Other grades will gradually return after 1 October depending on the epidemiological situation at the time https://web.archive.org/web/20200928010947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Until September 30, limitations applied in following cases in the territories with special quarantine regime are given below: - Entry-exit by ground and air transport into the national territory except cargo transportation; - Passenger transportation operations using ground and air transport to the cities and districts of the country; - Reception of citizens in groups or individually by other public agencies (institutions) except ASAN Service and DOST Centers; - Organizing and holding of religious ritual services, including funeral gatherings in funeral halls, tents and other indoor areas except burial ceremonies; - Holding of all mass events, including cultural and sport events (except holding outdoor sport events without the participation of public); - Extending services to organize events, including organizing ceremonies such as birthday parties, weddings, engagement parties and alike in the client’s house or other place; - Assembling of persons in groups of over 10 persons in public places, including streets, boulevards, squares and other areas (except the cases of assembly of close relatives meaning father-mother, grandfather-grandmother, children and sisters-brothers); - Activities run by places of leisure and entertainment, including children’s entertainment places (including the territories of boulevards and squares); - Activities of other cultural facilities, including movie theaters, theaters and sport halls, except museums and exhibition halls; - Operations run by children’s and other entertainment centers, movie theaters and public services spaces inside malls; - Use of hookah equipment in public services spaces; - Visits of persons to see their sick relatives held under treatment in medical facilities; - Sport, health rehabilitation services (except medical services in this area); - Massage and bath services. In addition, following limitations are applied in tough special quarantine regime in the cities of Baku and Sumgayit and in the territory of Absheron peninsula: - Malls shall keep their activities shut down except its food and drug stores; - Suspension of customer services from 00:00 to 09:00 in public services spaces, including restaurants, cafes, tea houses and other similar facilities while the use of hookah equipment and gathering of more than 6 persons behind each table are prohibited; - Provision of teaching and tutor services with participation of more than 10 persons; - Activities related to pools, water attractions and sport games in the territory of beaches; - Passenger transportation services and circulation of public transport means and the Baku Metro will be suspended from 00:00 of 19 September 2020 until 06:00 of 21 September 2020, from 00:00 of 26 September 2020 until 06:00 of 28 September 2020. All works, services and activities in other areas are authorized except the limitations stated in the present decision."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200928005718if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1032/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""Until September 30, limitations applied in following cases in the territories with special quarantine regime are given below: - Entry-exit by ground and air transport into the national territory except cargo transportation; - Passenger transportation operations using ground and air transport to the cities and districts of the country; - Reception of citizens in groups or individually by other public agencies (institutions) except ASAN Service and DOST Centers; - Organizing and holding of religious ritual services, including funeral gatherings in funeral halls, tents and other indoor areas except burial ceremonies; - Holding of all mass events, including cultural and sport events (except holding outdoor sport events without the participation of public); - Extending services to organize events, including organizing ceremonies such as birthday parties, weddings, engagement parties and alike in the client’s house or other place; - Assembling of persons in groups of over 10 persons in public places, including streets, boulevards, squares and other areas (except the cases of assembly of close relatives meaning father-mother, grandfather-grandmother, children and sisters-brothers); - Activities run by places of leisure and entertainment, including children’s entertainment places (including the territories of boulevards and squares); - Activities of other cultural facilities, including movie theaters, theaters and sport halls, except museums and exhibition halls; - Operations run by children’s and other entertainment centers, movie theaters and public services spaces inside malls; - Use of hookah equipment in public services spaces; - Visits of persons to see their sick relatives held under treatment in medical facilities; - Sport, health rehabilitation services (except medical services in this area); - Massage and bath services. In addition, following limitations are applied in tough special quarantine regime in the cities of Baku and Sumgayit and in the territory of Absheron peninsula: - Malls shall keep their activities shut down except its food and drug stores; - Suspension of customer services from 00:00 to 09:00 in public services spaces, including restaurants, cafes, tea houses and other similar facilities while the use of hookah equipment and gathering of more than 6 persons behind each table are prohibited; - Provision of teaching and tutor services with participation of more than 10 persons; - Activities related to pools, water attractions and sport games in the territory of beaches; - Passenger transportation services and circulation of public transport means and the Baku Metro will be suspended from 00:00 of 19 September 2020 until 06:00 of 21 September 2020, from 00:00 of 26 September 2020 until 06:00 of 28 September 2020. All works, services and activities in other areas are authorized except the limitations stated in the present decision."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200928005718if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1032/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Until September 30, limitations applied in following cases in the territories with special quarantine regime are given below: - Entry-exit by ground and air transport into the national territory except cargo transportation; - Passenger transportation operations using ground and air transport to the cities and districts of the country; - Reception of citizens in groups or individually by other public agencies (institutions) except ASAN Service and DOST Centers; - Organizing and holding of religious ritual services, including funeral gatherings in funeral halls, tents and other indoor areas except burial ceremonies; - Holding of all mass events, including cultural and sport events (except holding outdoor sport events without the participation of public); - Extending services to organize events, including organizing ceremonies such as birthday parties, weddings, engagement parties and alike in the client’s house or other place; - Assembling of persons in groups of over 10 persons in public places, including streets, boulevards, squares and other areas (except the cases of assembly of close relatives meaning father-mother, grandfather-grandmother, children and sisters-brothers); - Activities run by places of leisure and entertainment, including children’s entertainment places (including the territories of boulevards and squares); - Activities of other cultural facilities, including movie theaters, theaters and sport halls, except museums and exhibition halls; - Operations run by children’s and other entertainment centers, movie theaters and public services spaces inside malls; - Use of hookah equipment in public services spaces; - Visits of persons to see their sick relatives held under treatment in medical facilities; - Sport, health rehabilitation services (except medical services in this area); - Massage and bath services. In addition, following limitations are applied in tough special quarantine regime in the cities of Baku and Sumgayit and in the territory of Absheron peninsula: - Malls shall keep their activities shut down except its food and drug stores; - Suspension of customer services from 00:00 to 09:00 in public services spaces, including restaurants, cafes, tea houses and other similar facilities while the use of hookah equipment and gathering of more than 6 persons behind each table are prohibited; - Provision of teaching and tutor services with participation of more than 10 persons; - Activities related to pools, water attractions and sport games in the territory of beaches; - Passenger transportation services and circulation of public transport means and the Baku Metro will be suspended from 00:00 of 19 September 2020 until 06:00 of 21 September 2020, from 00:00 of 26 September 2020 until 06:00 of 28 September 2020. All works, services and activities in other areas are authorized except the limitations stated in the present decision."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200928005718if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1032/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"According to that decision, starting from 06:00 on 14 September 2020: - Passenger transportations services are set to resume in the Baku Metro; - Until September 30, the Metro will put on pause its passenger transportation activities on Saturdays and Sundays as it goes with other public transport types; https://web.archive.org/web/20200928005718/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1032/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Curfew in place in some places ""Until September 30, limitations applied in following cases in the territories with special quarantine regime are given below: - Entry-exit by ground and air transport into the national territory except cargo transportation; - Passenger transportation operations using ground and air transport to the cities and districts of the country; - Reception of citizens in groups or individually by other public agencies (institutions) except ASAN Service and DOST Centers; - Organizing and holding of religious ritual services, including funeral gatherings in funeral halls, tents and other indoor areas except burial ceremonies; - Holding of all mass events, including cultural and sport events (except holding outdoor sport events without the participation of public); - Extending services to organize events, including organizing ceremonies such as birthday parties, weddings, engagement parties and alike in the client’s house or other place; - Assembling of persons in groups of over 10 persons in public places, including streets, boulevards, squares and other areas (except the cases of assembly of close relatives meaning father-mother, grandfather-grandmother, children and sisters-brothers); - Activities run by places of leisure and entertainment, including children’s entertainment places (including the territories of boulevards and squares); - Activities of other cultural facilities, including movie theaters, theaters and sport halls, except museums and exhibition halls; - Operations run by children’s and other entertainment centers, movie theaters and public services spaces inside malls; - Use of hookah equipment in public services spaces; - Visits of persons to see their sick relatives held under treatment in medical facilities; - Sport, health rehabilitation services (except medical services in this area); - Massage and bath services. In addition, following limitations are applied in tough special quarantine regime in the cities of Baku and Sumgayit and in the territory of Absheron peninsula: - Malls shall keep their activities shut down except its food and drug stores; - Suspension of customer services from 00:00 to 09:00 in public services spaces, including restaurants, cafes, tea houses and other similar facilities while the use of hookah equipment and gathering of more than 6 persons behind each table are prohibited; - Provision of teaching and tutor services with participation of more than 10 persons; - Activities related to pools, water attractions and sport games in the territory of beaches; - Passenger transportation services and circulation of public transport means and the Baku Metro will be suspended from 00:00 of 19 September 2020 until 06:00 of 21 September 2020, from 00:00 of 26 September 2020 until 06:00 of 28 September 2020. All works, services and activities in other areas are authorized except the limitations stated in the present decision."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200928005718if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1032/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Following limitations adopted in the framework of special quarantine regime in the country remain in force until 00:00, 31 August 2020: Suspension of entry and exit into the national territory by land and air transport (except special and charter flights); Suspension of entry and exit into cities and districts with tough special quarantine regime except special vehicles, including medical emergency, technical emergency repair, rescue and cargo transportation units; halting of all passenger transportation services by land and air into other cities and districts of the country (except the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic);"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200928005718if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1032/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,C8: International travel controls,4,,"?Azerbaijan has acknowledged that community spread of the COVID-19 virus is occurring and that COVID-19 infections are present in all regions of Azerbaijan. All land and air traffic in and out of Azerbaijan will remain closed at least through September 30, 2020. Special, private, and charter flights continue to operate, and can be booked by individual travelers through the airline. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925062625/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/ ""Following limitations adopted in the framework of special quarantine regime in the country remain in force until 00:00, 31 August 2020: Suspension of entry and exit into the national territory by land and air transport (except special and charter flights); Suspension of entry and exit into cities and districts with tough special quarantine regime except special vehicles, including medical emergency, technical emergency repair, rescue and cargo transportation units; halting of all passenger transportation services by land and air into other cities and districts of the country (except the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic""" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,E1: Income support,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200928003255/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200928003255/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,H2: Testing policy,2,,"COVID-19 testing is available in Baku. Individuals are responsible for the entire cost of COVID-19 tests and the cost is in the range of 100 AZN. The labs listed on AZAL’s website are accredited by the Management Union of Medical Territorial Units (TABIB) to offer COVID-19 tests. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925062625/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Azerbaijan,AZE,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The term of the special quarantine regime and the hardened special quarantine regime in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been extended until 06:00 on November 2, 2020 by the cabinet of ministers. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007230202if_/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1073/ " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The term of the special quarantine regime and the hardened special quarantine regime in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been extended until 06:00 on November 2, 2020 by the cabinet of ministers. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007230202if_/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1073/ " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The term of the special quarantine regime and the hardened special quarantine regime in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been extended until 06:00 on November 2, 2020 by the cabinet of ministers. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007230202if_/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1073/ " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200929,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The term of the special quarantine regime and the hardened special quarantine regime in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been extended until 06:00 on November 2, 2020 by the cabinet of ministers. - In the territory of Baku, Sumgayit cities and Absheron region in the hardened special quarantine mode: October 3, 2020 from 00:00 to October 5, 06:00, October 10 from 00:00 to October 12, 06:00 until 17:00 on October 17 from 06:00 on October 19, from 00:00 on October 24 to 06:00 on October 26 and from 00:00 on October 31 to 06:00 on November 2. Public transport and passenger transportation in the Baku Metro will be suspended http://web.archive.org/web/20201007230202if_/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1073/ " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"The term of the special quarantine regime and the hardened special quarantine regime in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been extended until 06:00 on November 2, 2020 by the cabinet of ministers. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007230202if_/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1073/ " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The term of the special quarantine regime and the hardened special quarantine regime in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan has been extended until 06:00 on November 2, 2020 by the cabinet of ministers. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007230202if_/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1073/ " Azerbaijan,AZE,20200929,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Azerbaijan has acknowledged that community spread of the COVID-19 virus is occurring and that COVID-19 infections are present in all regions of Azerbaijan. All land and air traffic in and out of Azerbaijan will remain closed at least through November 2, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007233526/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to the UK government website on travel to Azerbaijan, schools and educational facilities have begun a phased reopening, beginning with primary schools. Please see link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018191821/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus According to UNICEF Azerbaijan, Classes from 10 to 11 will start distant learning from 15 September until 15 October and start attending classes in classrooms 2-3 a week starting from 15 October. A new decision regarding all classes will be made on 2 November based on epidemiologic situation in the country. Please see link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018191722/https://www.unicef.org/azerbaijan/what-will-return-school-during-covid-19-pandemic-look" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The quarantine regime has been extended till November 2nd. During this quarantine regime, public events were discouraged when this regime was put in place on the 27th of March 2020. This measure has been extended. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018221101/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The quarantine regime has been extended till November 2nd. During this quarantine regime, public gathering was discouraged when this regime was put in place on the 27th of March 2020. This measure has been extended. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018221101/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"According to the UK governments website, due to the continuation of the quarantine regime; the Baku Metro is now operating on weekdays. All public transport remains closed in Baku, Sumgayit and Absheron during weekends. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018221101/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Citizens were encouraged to limit going out and observe the quarantine regime rules. These rules have been extended to November 2. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018224509/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1102/ And also see : https://web.archive.org/web/20201018221101/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There are restrictions to movement in some parts of the country. " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land and air traffic in and out of Azerbaijan will remain closed at least through November 2, 2020. Special, private, and charter flights continue to operate, and can be booked by individual travelers through the airline. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018225050/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,E1: Income support,2,1,"The fiscal measure put in place from the 18th of September are still in effect. There is no new economic response. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There has been no change in the economic sector of the country. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Please see link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018224509if_/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1102/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,H2: Testing policy,2,,"COVID-19 testing is available in Baku. Individuals are responsible for the entire cost of COVID-19 tests and the cost is in the range of 100 AZN. The labs listed on AZAL’s website are accredited by the Management Union of Medical Territorial Units (TABIB) to offer COVID-19 tests. Please see link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018225050/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Active case finding and event-based surveillance for influenza-like illness were activated in early March and any gaps in active case finding and event-based surveillance systems were assessed. The current surveillance strategy is based on the rapid identification and isolation of suspected cases and contact tracing. Surveillance for COVID-19 is conducted jointly by TABIB (Management Union of the Medical Territorial Unions) under the State Mandatory Health Insurance Agency and the Ministry of Health. TABIB is responsible for collecting the information about the new cases, which is being then transmitted to MoH for joint analysis of the cases and situation. Single unified database for COVID-19 has been developed to collect information. The Republican Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology together with TABIB is conducting contact tracing. Enhanced existing surveillance systems to enable monitoring of COVID-19 transmission. Particularly with establishing active surveillance in areas close to Iranian border and particularly those visited by the two UK cases, and establishing screening protocols for testing of suspected contacts. A new E-T?BIB (e-TABIB) mobile phone application has been introduced to keep track of people who may have COVID-19. It is free and available in the Google Play Market and AppStore. A notice will be sent to those who are likely to have been exposed to COVID-19 and they will be invited to conduct a test. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018232035/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/azerbaijan/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5+Testing&Type=Chapter" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201008,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The facial covering is compulsory in public places. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018221101/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to the cabinet ministers, access to some parts of the country are limited. The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a decision to suspend access to Lankaran region, Guba city and some villages of Guba region. According to the relevant decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, access to Shaglakucha and Shikhakaran villages of Lankaran region, Guba city, Rustov and Zardabi villages of Guba region is suspended, except for the movement of operative and special purpose vehicles, as well as trucks. This Decision shall enter into force on October 15, 2020 at 00:00. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018223449if_/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1119/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The government urged the private ennterprises to follow the special quarantine regime by limiting the number of workers in a space and also ensuring social distancing measures are followed. The cabinet ministers also discouraged the temporary working of citizens over 65 years of age. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018204213if_/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1129/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There were additional measures to certain regions in the country. On additional conditions in the special quarantine regime in some cities and regions According to the 387th Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, in the cities of Ganja, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Lankaran, Sheki, Shirvan and in Goygol, Samukh, Sabirabad, Guba districts: October 17 at 00:00 to October 19 at 06:00; Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018222643if_/https://nk.gov.az/az/article/1118/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools have been closed once again, starting Oct 19th, due to quarantine measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029005850if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1131/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Restrictions continue. Furthermore, the ministry of economy is now publishing updates on how well businesses are complying with new Covid related restrictions. It seems to be explicitly naming businesses which violate these protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023232828/https://www.economy.gov.az/en/article/sahibkarliq-subyektlerinde-monitorinqler08/31295" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy change found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy change found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No change detected. Public transit continues to be far more limited than normal. The Baku metro is still closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023235445/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1130/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201023234626/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"The government continues to recommend that those over 65 stay in their homes. Additionally curfews are in place for certain areas, although this is seemingly mostly due to the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023235148/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1129/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201023235037/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions on intercity travel are common, although much of this is due to the ongoing conflict with https://web.archive.org/web/20201023235037/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed, with exceptions are made for those flying in who have residence in Azerbaijan. Land borders are entirely closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027124259/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,E1: Income support,2,1,"The fiscal help remains on going. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change in policy found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Campaign continues." Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy found." Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"For the most part, the contract tracing system continues as it did before. However, there have been gaps and limitations in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, due to the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025171518/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-pandemics-azerbaijan-armenia-europe-14f519a45ce899c2c7a52cba7c876850" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks remain mandatory in public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025172421/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/azerbaijan/coronavirus " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change from previous closure announcements Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029005850if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1131/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Most places are closed. Anything that remains open is being asked by the government to limit letting anyone older than 65 work. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201030224734/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1131/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change from previous announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change from previous announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No change found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"There is a curfew in place due to the conflict with Armenia, not due to COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030225029/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No changes from previous announcements found https://web.archive.org/web/20201030225029/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No changes from previous announcements were found. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027124259/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/ " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,E1: Income support,2,1,"The fiscal help remains on going. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No changes found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Fines can be up to 200AZN ($115 USD) for not wearing a mask in public. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201030225029/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change from previous closure announcements Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029005850if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1131/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201031,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change from previous announcements " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201102,C1: School closing,3,1,"The existing school closure has been extended until further notice. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106003557/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1178/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201107,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes since the last announcements. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110201059/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201107,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201107,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201107,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201107,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110201059/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201107,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201107,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201107,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are required. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110201059/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No changes found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No changes found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Restrictions are mostly focused on larger cities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121174201/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transportation on weekends is suspended throughout the country until December 28, 2020. The Baku Metro is closed until December 28, 2020 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121174201/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No changes found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"The military curfew is still in effect from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am (21:00 to 06:00) every day in Baku, Ganja, Sumgayit, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Naftalan, Absheron, Jabrayil, Fuzuli, Agjabadi, Beylagan, Agdam, Barda, Tartar, Goranboy, Goygol, Dashkasan, Gadabay, Tovuz, Shamkir, Gazakh and Agstafa districts. All weekend business activities will be suspended from November 21, 2020 through December 28, 2020 with the exception of vital services. Pharmacies and grocery stores will remain open. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121174201/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No changes" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Tough quarantine regime measures undertaken in the cities of Sheki and Lenkoran, as well as in the regions of Gakh, Zagatala, Bilasuvar, Jalilabad, Masally, Ismayilli, Guba and Khachmaz are extended until 06:00, 7 December 2020; Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128185902if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1219/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Tough quarantine regime measures undertaken in the cities of Sheki and Lenkoran, as well as in the regions of Gakh, Zagatala, Bilasuvar, Jalilabad, Masally, Ismayilli, Guba and Khachmaz are extended until 06:00, 7 December 2020; Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128185902if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1219/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport traffic is fully suspended on Saturdays and Sundays in the entire national territory from 00:00, 21 November 2020 until 06:00, 28 December 2020; Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128185902if_/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1219/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No changes" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No changes " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Only legal residents may enter. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128185226/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,E1: Income support,2,1,"No changes found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 21 November the COVID 19 Task Force had a meeting and agreed to broaden their awareness campaign. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128191151/https://nk.gov.az/en/article/1233/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,H2: Testing policy,3,,"COVID-19 testing is available in Baku. Individuals are responsible for the entire cost of COVID-19 tests and the cost is in the range of 100 AZN ($59 USD). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128185226/https://az.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-for-azerbaijan/" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes found" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes found since the last announcements" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,C1: School closing,3,1,"All education institutions are closed until December 30. All students are studying remotely. The links: https://archive.vn/ANCzV https://archive.vn/w0iU5 " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Public events are prohibited to take place in some regions where strict quarantine measures exist. It should be noted that the military parade took place in Baku on December 10. Link: https://archive.vn/okfXH " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Special quarantine measures are extended in some regions of Azerbaijan. Non-compliance with the rules regarding social distancing, movement restrictions, mask mandates, and gathering in large groups can result in fines up to 200 AZN. To attend the funeral of a close relative, each person must obtain permission through the 102 Service – Call Center of the Duty Units Management Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. https://archive.vn/lbsSC https://archive.vn/w0iU5 " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Restrictions on passenger transportation in the Baku metro are extended until 06:00 on January 31, 2021, as are restrictions on public transport on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the country. The Baku metro is the only underground in Azerbaijan, therefore, I think we should code it as 1G. Link: https://archive.vn/lbsSC" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"From December 14 until January 18 - the coding for C6 has to be 3T. Between December 14 and January 18, an SMS-permission system to leave one’s place of residence will be in effect in the cities of Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Mingachevir, and Shirvan, as well as the Absheron region and the Lankaran, Masalli, Jalilabad, Sheki, Zagatala, Guba, Khachmaz, Yevlakh, Barda, Bilasuvar and Ismayilli district centers (except villages and settlements). You should carry your personal I.D. with you at all times when outside in case you are stopped by the authorities. SMS-permission can be issued once a day for 3 hours, and is required to leave one’s residence to purchase food and other daily necessities and medicines (from grocery stores, supermarkets, markets and pharmacies), to use public services, banking, postal and other services, as well as for urgent medical necessity or scheduled treatment. For such medical needs, the permit is issued within 3 hours, taking into account the distance between the district and the destination address, the duration of the treatment procedure, and the period of return, determined by a certificate issued by a doctor. You can use a relative or friend’s phone to obtain this permission using your own State Migration Service registration number. Link: https://archive.vn/lbsSC" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Entry and exit is prohibited to and from Sheki, Lankaran, Gakh, Zagatala, Bilasuvar, Jalilabad, Masalli, Ismayilli, Guba and Khachmaz until December 14, 2020. Between December 14, 2020 and January 18, 2021, movement into and out of the following cities and regions is prohibited, unless one is working for an entity or organization that qualifies for an exception, and only if your information has been entered by your employer into the “icaze.e-gov.az” portal: Baku, Sumgayit, Ganja, Mingachevir, and Shirvan, as well as the Absheron region and the Lankaran, Masalli, Jalilabad, Sheki, Zagatala, Guba, Khachmaz, Yevlakh, Barda, Bilasuvar and Ismayilli district centers (except villages and settlements). Link: https://archive.vn/w0iU5" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Land traffic in and out of Azerbaijan remains closed. Special, private, and charter flights continue to operate. Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) and Turkish Airlines are offering multiple weekly flights between Baku and Turkey. Ukraine International Airlines will run a charter flight December 14, 21, and 28 from Baku to Kyiv for Ukrainian citizens and travelers with a Ukrainian residence permit. Limited flights to Moscow and Doha may also be available. Flight reservations should be made directly through the airlines. Link: https://archive.vn/lbsSC" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,E1: Income support,1,0,"The government of Azerbaijan stated that about 600 business representatives will receive a one-time payment of about 190 AZN as a result of the extension of quarantine measures until January 31. It should be noted that 190 AZN is less than 50% of the median salary in Azerbaijan whereas the government said that only business representatives will receive a payment which is more about formal workers. https://archive.vn/dxEaB " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No update" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Republic of Azerbaijan Cabinet of Ministers updates on COVID-19 in English and (the most current updates) in Azerbaijani. Link: https://archive.vn/sHDzP" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing for asymptomatic was temporarily banned due to laboratory workload in Azerbaijan. Link: https://archive.vn/CfuoW https://archive.vn/oE7MP " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On December 1, the police reported about 26 infected people with COVID-19 who violated the self-isolation rule. Violators were from different regions and cities. The only measure taken by police regarding those violators is establishing administrative fines - no contact tracing measures were reported. Moreover, there is no latest news on contact tracing measures. It can be argued that the contact tracing in Azerbaijan is limited. Link: https://archive.vn/4uiy6" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201205,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are mandatory in all public spaces. Non-compliance with the rules regarding social distancing, movement restrictions, mask mandates, and gathering in large groups can result in fines up to 200 AZN. Link: https://archive.vn/w0iU5" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Curfew remains in effect from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am (21:00 to 06:00) every day in Baku, Ganja, Sumgayit, Yevlakh, Mingachevir, Naftalan, Absheron, Jabrayil, Fuzuli, Agjabadi, Beylagan, Agdam, Barda, Tartar, Goranboy, Goygol, Dashkasan, Gadabay, Tovuz, Shamkir, Gazakh and Agstafa districts. Link: https://archive.vn/lbsSC " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201206,C8: International travel controls,4,,"With Limited Exceptions, Only Azerbaijani Citizens Allowed on Flights into Azerbaijan AZAL announced that in addition to Azerbaijani citizens, the following individuals will be permitted to fly to Azerbaijan: • Heads and staff of foreign embassies and consulates accredited in the Republic of Azerbaijan and their family members; • Foreign citizens, one of whose parents, spouse or child is a citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan; • Foreign citizens who have a work permit in Azerbaijan; • Foreign citizens with a temporary or permanent residence permit in Azerbaijan; • Foreign students studying in one of Azerbaijan’s higher education institutions. Link: https://archive.vn/lbsSC" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201207,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All airports of Azerbaijan are closed until January 31, with the exception of special flights. Link: https://archive.vn/dlDqM " Azerbaijan,AZE,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On December 8, 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan announced that the special quarantine regime to stop the spread of COVID-19 will remain in effect through January 31, 2021. Due to the high level of infection in Azerbaijan in recent months, a strict special quarantine regime will be in effect throughout the country from 00:00 on December 14, 2020 to 00:00 on January 18, 2021. All commercial establishments, public catering establishments, including restaurants, cafes and tea houses, are only allowed to provide delivery services to customers or sell them online. Link: https://archive.vn/lbsSC" Azerbaijan,AZE,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From December 14 until January 18 - the coding for H6 has to be 4G. On December 8, 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan announced that the special quarantine regime to stop the spread of COVID-19 will remain in effect through January 31, 2021. Due to the high level of infection in Azerbaijan in recent months, a strict special quarantine regime will be in effect throughout the country from 00:00 on December 14, 2020, to 00:00 on January 18, 2021. The use of medical masks is mandatory in all indoor and outdoor areas of the country during the special quarantine regime. Link: https://archive.vn/lbsSC" Burundi,BDI,20200201,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"First advisory (communiqué) was issued with measures to reduce the risk of COVID contamination on 01 Feb. Ministry of health continued to issue covid-19 related communiqués post this. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508170859/http://minisante.bi/?p=540 However, it seems like it was more of public health officials urging caution rather than a coordinated campaign. A few reports from the ground from between 31 March to 10 April seemed to suggest that this is the case with not many people understanding how the virus spreads. In fact, there have been criticisms of the government's ""denial and approach"" and ""failure to communicate fact-based information on how severe, contagious, and challenging this virus is."" Listing it as a 1 for these reasons. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508171359/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/03/31/burundi-any-covid-19-cover-will-put-lives-risk https://web.archive.org/web/20200508170523/https://www.france24.com/en/20200410-burundi-shrugs-off-pandemic-citing-god-s-protection https://web.archive.org/web/20200508170510/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004030423.html " Burundi,BDI,20200305,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 5 March, the Ministry of Public Health of Burundi announced that passengers coming from the following countries would be placed in a 14-day quarantine: China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Germany, France, Japan, Spain. http://web.archive.org/web/20200405211454/http://minisante.bi/?p=549 " Burundi,BDI,20200312,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 12 March, the Ministry of Public Health of Burundi extended the existing quarantine measures to all passengers coming from the EU. http://web.archive.org/web/20200405212511/http://minisante.bi/?p=553" Burundi,BDI,20200322,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 21 March, the Ministry of Transport, Public Works, Equipment and Homeland Planning announced that all international commercial flights departing or arriving from the Melchior Ndadaye International Airport would be suspended for seven days. Only cargo, medical evacuation, humanitarian, and diplomatic flights are exempt. The notice took effect on March 22, 2020 at 21:59 GMT. This was extended for an additional week on 27 March and then for another 14 days on 4 April http://web.archive.org/web/20200416211558/https://bi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ However, it seems like the land borders have not been completely shut down. As on 17 April, people are able to enter from Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania, the 3 countries which landlock Burundi. Hence listing it as a 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508163635/https://www.mesvaccins.net/web/news/15485-suspension-des-liaisons-aeriennes-et-fermeture-des-frontieres-au-burundi-en-raison-de-la-pandemie-de-covid-19" Burundi,BDI,20200331,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First two people test positive for COVID-19 in Burundi: http://web.archive.org/web/20200416094548/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/burundi-confirms-first-2-covid-19-cases/1787083 NB Both individuals had returned from abroad, but it is unclear whether this was a necessary criterion to be tested. " Burundi,BDI,20200401,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A press release by the Ministry of Health on 1 April announced their work on identifying and quarantining contacts of the two patients that tested positive for Covid-19. https://archive.fo/2uyRF" Burundi,BDI,20200404,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to a situation report of OCHA on 12 June, all international passenger flights were suspended on 22 March. The land borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda were reopened on 15 April to allow the movement of goods. However, the border with Tanzania has remained open for the movement of goods and for the return of Burundians. According to this, I retroactively recode the indicator as a 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716175512/https://reliefweb.int/report/burundi/burundi-situation-report-12-jun-2020" Burundi,BDI,20200410,H2: Testing policy,1,,"'[Burundi] has so far tested around 50 people with symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, or who have been in contact with those known to be sick, according to figures published by the health ministry. Burundi was among the last countries in the world to confirm a case of the virus, with three people testing positive last week.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200416095916/https://www.france24.com/en/20200410-burundi-shrugs-off-pandemic-citing-god-s-protection" Burundi,BDI,20200413,C1: School closing,0,,"As of 13 April, schools remained open in Burundi. https://web.archive.org/web/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Burundi,BDI,20200413,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures announced. This news article dated 17 April reports that in Bujumbura some operators were encouraging passengers to wash their hands before entering public transport but without official measures, this was becoming harder to enforce: https://www.iwacu-burundi.org/burundi-covid-19-les-usagers-des-bus-se-lavent-de-moins-en-moins-les-mains/" Burundi,BDI,20200414,C1: School closing,0,,"As of 25 April, schools remain open in Burundi according to UNESCO. https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Burundi,BDI,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No measures relating to work seem to have been in place according to a news report dated 23 April: https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200323-burundi-mesures-coronavirus-inquietudes" Burundi,BDI,20200414,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Ministry of health continues to issue covid-19 related communiqués https://web.archive.org/web/http://minisante.bi/?p=644" Burundi,BDI,20200417,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Burundi has only one laboratory for biomolecular tests needed for both malaria and COVID-19, with a capacity of 200 tests daily https://web.archive.org/web/20200521093504/https://reliefweb.int/report/burundi/when-health-crises-collide-tackling-malaria-covid-19-and-ebola-burundi " Burundi,BDI,20200423,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"As per reports from 23 April, Burundi is allowing its citizens go on with their daily activities normally. Religious and social events are still allowed and Burundi is set to go ahead with Presidential elections in May 2020. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427132040/https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3081312/prayer-not-lockdown-these-african-leaders-answer-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200425200422/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200323-burundi-mesures-coronavirus-inquietudes " Burundi,BDI,20200423,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"As per reports from 23 April, Burundi is allowing its citizens go on with their daily activities normally. Religious and social events are still allowed and Burundi is set to go ahead with Presidential elections in May 2020. And the Ministry of Health reportedly said that there is no urgency to limit gatherings (source 2 below) Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427132040/https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3081312/prayer-not-lockdown-these-african-leaders-answer-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200425200422/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200323-burundi-mesures-coronavirus-inquietudes " Burundi,BDI,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As per reports from 23 April, Burundi is allowing its citizens go on with their daily activities normally. Religious and social events are still allowed and Burundi is set to go ahead with Presidential elections in May 2020. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427132040/https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3081312/prayer-not-lockdown-these-african-leaders-answer-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200425200422/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200323-burundi-mesures-coronavirus-inquietudes " Burundi,BDI,20200424,E1: Income support,0,,"Only thirteen cases of COVID-19 have been officially reported as of April 24, 2020, of which four have been cured and one died on April 12, 2020. Given the low number of cases, there have been no significant economic measures put in place. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506210739/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200508,C1: School closing,0,,"As of 8 May, schools remained open in Burundi. https://web.archive.org/web/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Burundi,BDI,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Expulsion of WHO representatives on May 15th 2020 against a backdrop of tensions with Burundian authorities who appear not to be enforcing social distancing measures of any form in Burundi https://web.archive.org/web/20200516201756/https://news.un.org/fr/story/2020/05/1068802" Burundi,BDI,20200508,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Electoral Campaigns underway ahead of May 20 election Expulsion of WHO representatives on May 15th 2020 against a backdrop of tensions with Burundian authorities who appear not to be enforcing social distancing measures of any form in Burundi https://web.archive.org/web/20200516201756/https://news.un.org/fr/story/2020/05/1068802" Burundi,BDI,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Electoral Campaigns underway ahead of May 20 election Expulsion of WHO representatives on May 15th 2020 against a backdrop of tensions with Burundian authorities who appear not to be enforcing social distancing measures of any form in Burundi https://web.archive.org/web/20200516201756/https://news.un.org/fr/story/2020/05/1068802" Burundi,BDI,20200508,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No Information Expulsion of WHO representatives on May 15th 2020 against a backdrop of tensions with Burundian authorities who appear not to be enforcing social distancing measures of any form in Burundi https://web.archive.org/web/20200516201756/https://news.un.org/fr/story/2020/05/1068802" Burundi,BDI,20200508,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Expulsion of WHO representatives on May 15th 2020 against a backdrop of tensions with Burundian authorities who appear not to be enforcing social distancing measures of any form in Burundi https://web.archive.org/web/20200516201756/https://news.un.org/fr/story/2020/05/1068802" Burundi,BDI,20200508,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Communiqué of 12 May suggests that suspected cases are being tested https://web.archive.org/web/20200516205541/http://minisante.bi/?p=657" Burundi,BDI,20200508,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"A press release by the Ministry of Health on 12 May reports some contact tracing efforts. https://archive.fo/3vspg" Burundi,BDI,20200528,C1: School closing,0,,"Remain open as of 28/05/2020 according to UNESCO tracker: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528202109/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Burundi,BDI,20200528,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"authoritarian regime went to polls without enforcing any new measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200528203241/https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/05/30/burundis-rigged-election" Burundi,BDI,20200528,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"authoritarian regime went to polls without enforcing any new measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200528203241/https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/05/30/burundis-rigged-election" Burundi,BDI,20200528,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"authoritarian regime went to polls without enforcing any new measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200528203241/https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/05/30/burundis-rigged-election" Burundi,BDI,20200528,C5: Close public transport,0,,"authoritarian regime went to polls without enforcing any new measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200528203241/https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/05/30/burundis-rigged-election" Burundi,BDI,20200528,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"authoritarian regime went to polls without enforcing any new measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200528203241/https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/05/30/burundis-rigged-election" Burundi,BDI,20200528,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Authorities urge caution but have also not applied preventive measures. Regular communiqués had been issued by the Ministry of Health by 28 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528204910/http://minisante.bi/?page_id=3" Burundi,BDI,20200528,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Communiqué of 12 May suggests that suspected cases are being tested. However, no news update since then https://web.archive.org/web/20200528204910/http://minisante.bi/?page_id=3" Burundi,BDI,20200528,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Communiqué of 12 May suggests that at least some contact tracing is ongoing Communiqué of 12 May suggests that suspected cases are being tested. However, no news update since then https://web.archive.org/web/20200528204910/http://minisante.bi/?page_id=3" Burundi,BDI,20200529,C1: School closing,0,,"As of June 10, following the death of the president on June 9th, news reports indicate that the previous policy line remains unchanges https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200203/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200610-mort-pierre-nkurunziza-cons%C3%A9quences-burundi" Burundi,BDI,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"As of June 10, following the death of the president on June 9th, news reports indicate that the previous policy line remains unchanges https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200203/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200610-mort-pierre-nkurunziza-cons%C3%A9quences-burundi" Burundi,BDI,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"As of June 10, following the death of the president on June 9th, news reports indicate that the previous policy line remains unchanges https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200203/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200610-mort-pierre-nkurunziza-cons%C3%A9quences-burundi" Burundi,BDI,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"As of June 10, following the death of the president on June 9th, news reports indicate that the previous policy line remains unchanges https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200203/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200610-mort-pierre-nkurunziza-cons%C3%A9quences-burundi" Burundi,BDI,20200529,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As of June 10, following the death of the president on June 9th, news reports indicate that the previous policy line remains unchanges https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200203/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200610-mort-pierre-nkurunziza-cons%C3%A9quences-burundi" Burundi,BDI,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of June 10, following the death of the president on June 9th, news reports indicate that the previous policy line remains unchanges https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200203/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200610-mort-pierre-nkurunziza-cons%C3%A9quences-burundi" Burundi,BDI,20200529,E1: Income support,0,,"As of June 10, following the death of the president on June 9th, news reports indicate that the previous policy line remains unchanges https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200203/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200610-mort-pierre-nkurunziza-cons%C3%A9quences-burundi" Burundi,BDI,20200529,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"As of June 10, following the death of the president on June 9th, news reports indicate that the previous policy line remains unchanges https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200203/http://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20200610-mort-pierre-nkurunziza-cons%C3%A9quences-burundi" Burundi,BDI,20200529,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to latest update - at least some tests are being conducted https://web.archive.org/web/20200610201242/http://minisante.bi/?p=663" Burundi,BDI,20200529,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"At least some contact tracing occuring according to latest update https://web.archive.org/web/20200610201242/http://minisante.bi/?p=663" Burundi,BDI,20200611,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to a 22 June update, A 14-day quarantine measure for all persons who have transited through countries where covid-19 cases are reported. International travel seems banned but land travel appears possible: ""On 3 April, the Ministry of Transport extended the suspension of international flights for an additional two weeks, but with the exception of cargo, medical evacuation, humanitarian and diplomatic flights. The MoPH continues to carry out checks at the country's points of entry, including measuring the temperature of travellers and collecting travel history, in order to detect suspicious cases at the land borders with the DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania and at Bujumbura's Ndadaye Melchior International Airport."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622145607/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Flash%20Update%20-%20Burundi%20%20-%2012%20Jun%202020%20%281%29.pdf" Burundi,BDI,20200611,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to daily updates, tests are being done https://web.archive.org/web/20200622150112/http://minisante.bi/" Burundi,BDI,20200611,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"daily updates report on contact tracing but it is unclear to what extent it is comprehensive and systematic https://web.archive.org/web/20200622150112/http://minisante.bi/" Burundi,BDI,20200703,C1: School closing,0,,"""Burundi refused to follow most other African nations in imposing a lockdown and expelled the World Health Organization’s expert team working on coronavirus."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/09/burundi-president-dies-illness-suspected-coronavirus-pierre-nkurunziz" Burundi,BDI,20200703,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""All international passenger flights were suspended on 22 March. Humanitarian aid, diplomatic and emergency medical flights are exempt from this suspension measure. The land borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda were reopened on 15 April to allow the movement of goods. The border with Tanzania has remained open for the movement of goods and for the return of Burundians."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200716175512/https://reliefweb.int/report/burundi/burundi-situation-report-12-jun-2020" Burundi,BDI,20200703,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Would not say that the information 'campaign' by the government is a coordinated information campaign. There are regular press releases, but the press releases only 'urge caution' and state the number of people cured from COVID in that week. " Burundi,BDI,20200703,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No major changes." Burundi,BDI,20200703,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There definitely exists contact tracing, but the extent is not comprehensive - there are no extra measures being taken to be comprehensive. It just says that there were cases in the hospital, and that their contacts were tested. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200716191059/http://minisante.bi/wp-content/uploads/attachment-3.pdf" Burundi,BDI,20200706,H2: Testing policy,1,,"A 'mass screening' campaign was launched in the capital, though it is unclear what the parameters of this campaign are. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200716190304/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/burundi-starts-taking-covid-19-seriously-begins-screening/2020/07/06/efa90312-bfb4-11ea-8908-68a2b9eae9e0_story.html" Burundi,BDI,20200706,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"General mask recommendation given for certain places: ""The health minister issued stronger guidelines, saying that people visiting patients at hospitals must “be supplied with masks and health personnel be equipped with protective masks.” He also said that taxi drivers should clean seats and that passengers should wear masks."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200708005650/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/burundi-starts-taking-covid-19-begins-screening-71635099" Burundi,BDI,20200801,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the website Travelbans.com, Burundi’s international airport and land borders have reopened from 1 August. If you’re eligible for entry, quarantine requirements are subject to the following conditions: If you arrive into Burundi with proof of a negative COVID-19 test from the last 72 hours. After registering with the Ministry of Public Health and a United Nations clinic doctor, you will be allowed to travel to your place of residence without entering into mandatory quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817172121/https://travelbans.org/africa/burundi/" Burundi,BDI,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"[uncertain, but its best evidence I could find]""Burundi has not implemented widespread lockdown or social distancing measures."", see Intelyse website update as at 3 August, 2020, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817171758/https://intelyse.com/coronavirus-travel-restrictions/" Burundi,BDI,20200818,C1: School closing,0,,"No new policy found" Burundi,BDI,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new policy found" Burundi,BDI,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No new policy found" Burundi,BDI,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No new policy found" Burundi,BDI,20200818,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new policy found" Burundi,BDI,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new policy found" Burundi,BDI,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new policy found" Burundi,BDI,20200818,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""If you’re eligible for entry, you will be required to quarantine for 14 days in a designated hotel, or subject to Government permission to self-isolate at home, unless you present proof of a negative COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200827013557/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi" Burundi,BDI,20200818,E1: Income support,0,,"Government officials are currently keeping this under consideration https://web.archive.org/web/20200826224413/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200818,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Government officials are currently keeping this under consideration https://web.archive.org/web/20200826224413/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200818,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""Measures taken to minimize the risk of the pandemic breaking out in Burundi have been very limited: The population has been instructed to follow some basic rules of limited social distancing and frequent handwashing. Hand sanitizers and water for handwashing have been installed in public places"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200826224413/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200818,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change" Burundi,BDI,20200818,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Burundi,BDI,20200827,C1: School closing,0,,"As of 27 August, schools in Burundi remain open according to UNESCO's tracker. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528202109/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Burundi,BDI,20200828,C1: School closing,0,,"No change in policy found. Schools still open nationwide (never closed), although currently on an academic break http://web.archive.org/web/20200907154421/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Burundi,BDI,20200828,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy found. ""The population has been instructed to follow some basic rules of limited social distancing and frequent handwashing. Hand sanitizers and water for handwashing have been installed in public places."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20200828,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20200828,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Land borders reopened from 1 August, although there have been difficulties reported in land border crossings.""; ""Commercial flights into and out of Bujumbura International Airport are suspended. There are some emergency flights taking place."" ""Travelers from high-risk countries are required to undergo quarantine"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20200828,E1: Income support,0,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200828,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200828,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Updates available on ministry website: http://web.archive.org/web/20200907160012/http://minisante.bi/ No other change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200828,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing is taking place: ""The repatriated refugees were to be tested for COVID-19, then assigned to spend their first three nights at a transit facility in Ngozi, some 36 kilometers to the south."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200907155730/https://www.voanews.com/africa/departing-exile-rwanda-burundian-refugees-return-home" Burundi,BDI,20200828,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907160012/http://minisante.bi/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200907,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools reopen in Burundi with health measures in place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129222340/https://www.unicef.org/burundi/stories/back-school-burundi-2020" Burundi,BDI,20200907,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No mask mandate found, although Ministry of Health website shows an image of someone wearing a (lowered to be tested) face mask. Recommendation seems to still be in place http://web.archive.org/web/20200907160012/http://minisante.bi/" Burundi,BDI,20200908,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200908,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200908,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200908,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Land borders reopened from 1 August, although there have been difficulties reported in land border crossings.""; ""Commercial flights into and out of Bujumbura International Airport are suspended. There are some emergency flights taking place."" ""Travelers from high-risk countries are required to undergo quarantine"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20200908,E1: Income support,0,,"This is under consideration by the government depending on how the pandemic evolves. https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200908,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"This is under consideration by the government depending on how the pandemic evolves. https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20200908,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No policy change" Burundi,BDI,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change found" Burundi,BDI,20200922,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change found" Burundi,BDI,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change found" Burundi,BDI,20200922,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change found" Burundi,BDI,20200922,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change found" Burundi,BDI,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change found" Burundi,BDI,20200922,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201001181501/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20200922,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Burundi,BDI,20200922,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Burundi,BDI,20200922,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201001181501/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20201002,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Passengers are screened at the airport for elevated temperature and asked to complete a health form that includes questions about travel in the last three weeks. COVID-19 certificates are required for travellers entering or leaving the country. Travellers from high-risk countries are required to undergo quarantine [The Ministry of Health has expanded quarantine measures related to COVID-19 for all travellers arriving in Burundi from multiple countries – China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, Australia, all member states of the Schengen zone, and the United States. The travellers will be quarantined in a hotel facility for 14 days]. See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 12 October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated October 8 2020]" Burundi,BDI,20201002,E1: Income support,1,0,"Note: it seems like this can be coded as 1F. According to the IMF, although subsidies are planned to help pay salaries in these sectors and avoid massive layoffs, the payment of salaries with government support for suspended services such as those provided at the Melchior Ndadaye International Airport was already in place. See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 12 October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated October 8 2020]" Burundi,BDI,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Note however: the government asked commercial banks to reduce bank fees for electronic transfers, and mobile money transfers in order to reduce the need to go to banks. See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 12 October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated October 8 2020]" Burundi,BDI,20201002,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Note: there was a large-scale testing campaign that the new government conducted from July 6, 2020 to October 6, 2020" Burundi,BDI,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"I cannot find official evidence for a general policy on mask-wearing" Burundi,BDI,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"As of the October 16, 2020 update on the US Embassy in Burundi, ""There was no national lock down and it has been businesses as normal in many areas of society"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201028215756/https://bi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Burundi,BDI,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"As of the October 16, 2020 update on the US Embassy in Burundi, no lockdowns have been issued and ""soccer matches have continued, as have large-scale group exercises, parties, weddings, and other activities"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201028215756/https://bi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Burundi,BDI,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"As of the October 16, 2020 update on the US Embassy in Burundi, no lockdowns have been issued and ""soccer matches have continued, as have large-scale group exercises, parties, weddings, and other activities"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201028215756/https://bi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Burundi,BDI,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"As of the October 16, 2020 update on the US Embassy in Burundi, no lockdowns have been issued and ""soccer matches have continued, as have large-scale group exercises, parties, weddings, and other activities"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201028215756/https://bi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Burundi,BDI,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of the October 16, 2020 update on the US Embassy in Burundi, no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028215756/https://bi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Burundi,BDI,20201023,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of the October 16, 2020: ""All passengers arriving at Bujumbura’s Melchior Ndadaye’s international airport will be transported to designated hotels approved by the Government of Burundi (Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika, Hotel Kiriri Garden or Hotel Nonara). As soon as possible after arrival, travelers will be taken to an official testing center for a mandatory COVID-19 test, then return to their quarantine hotel."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201028215756/https://bi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Burundi,BDI,20201023,E1: Income support,1,0,"As of October 22, 2020, ""authorities are considering providing support to hard-hit sectors such as the transport and hotel sectors. The cost of this plan will depend on the evolution of the pandemic, and they intend to meet it largely by reprioritizing the existing budget, with a rest to be financed (about US$12 million or 0.4 percent of GDP) over 2020 and 2021."" ""Salaries for suspended services such as those provided at the Melchior Ndadaye International Airport will continue to be paid with government support."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201028220836/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#B" Burundi,BDI,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No updates to debt/contract relief https://web.archive.org/web/20201028220836/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#B" Burundi,BDI,20201023,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Testing capacity in Burundi is extremely limited and results are subject to significant delay."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029212730/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/coronavirus" Burundi,BDI,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907160012/http://minisante.bi/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The health minister issued stronger guidelines, saying that people visiting patients at hospitals must “be supplied with masks and health personnel be equipped with protective masks.” He also said that taxi drivers should clean seats and that passengers should wear masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029213235/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/burundi-starts-taking-covid-19-begins-screening-71635099" Burundi,BDI,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All travellers to Burundi must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test issued in the last 72 hours. All travellers must then spend 72 hours in quarantine while awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test taken on arrival in Burundi. If any passenger on your flight tests positive, all passengers from that flight will be placed into quarantine for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/entry-requirements" Burundi,BDI,20201030,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No policy update 09/11/2020" Burundi,BDI,20201108,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On Tuesday, November 2, Burundian authorities announced they would reopen Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) on Sunday, November 8, after closing it in March due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Cargo, medical evacuation, humanitarian, and diplomatic flights continued to operate. Strict measures are to be in place at the airport. Travelers entering or leaving Burundian territory must provide proof of testing negative for COVID-19, and will be required to have taken the test 72 hours prior to boarding, and at their expense. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124144746/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/396671/burundi-authorities-announce-reopening-of-melchior-ndadaye-international-airport-as-of-november-8-update-7" Burundi,BDI,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy changes found. " Burundi,BDI,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policies found. " Burundi,BDI,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quarantine measures stay in effect. Those who travel to Burundi will have to book a confinement hotel on a platform managed by MediaBox Burundi. On arrival, all travelers must be screened and comply with a containment measure of strict application of 72 hours in one of the hotel establishments provided for the occasion. The screening test and hotel costs will be payable by the traveler.https://web.archive.org/web/20201124145329/https://regionweek.com/burundi-coronavirus-updates/" Burundi,BDI,20201119,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measure has been officially announced. Burundi has been engaged in multiple currency practices, with a parallel market exchange rate that is substantially more depreciated than the official exchange rate. The authorities continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 shock on loan performance as part of their efforts to protect financial stability. In particular, they are working with banks to encourage, on a targeted and time-bound basis, an extension of loan maturities to borrowers in hard-hit sectors, applying existing regulation in a flexible manner. They have also asked commercial banks to reduce bank fees for electronic transfers, and mobile money transfers in order to reduce the need to go to banks.https://web.archive.org/web/20201124150056/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Burundi,BDI,20201202,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy update detected " Burundi,BDI,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy update detected " Burundi,BDI,20201202,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No Policy update detected " Burundi,BDI,20201202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy update detected " Burundi,BDI,20201202,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy update detected " Burundi,BDI,20201202,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No Policy update detected " Burundi,BDI,20201202,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy update detected " Burundi,BDI,20201202,C8: International travel controls,2,," /web/20201207183054/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burundi/entry-requirements Ongoing 72 hour quarantine plus test with negative test taken 72 hours pre arrival in Burundi still required, no policy update " Burundi,BDI,20201202,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy update detected " Burundi,BDI,20201202,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"/web/20201207222905/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 The authorities continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 shock on loan performance as part of their efforts to protect financial stability. In particular, they are working with banks to encourage, on a targeted and time-bound basis, an extension of loan maturities to borrowers in hard-hit sectors, applying existing regulation in a flexible manner. They have also asked commercial banks to reduce bank fees for electronic transfers, and mobile money transfers in order to reduce the need to go to banks." Burundi,BDI,20201202,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No policy update detected " Burundi,BDI,20201202,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy update detected " Burundi,BDI,20201202,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No policy update detected r Recommended but not required " Belgium,BEL,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Health minister Maggie de Block and health ministry provide FAQ about nCoV; https://web.archive.org/web/20200131102201/https://twitter.com/Maggie_DeBlock/status/1222096169431642112" Belgium,BEL,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Belgian government launches Coronavirus information homepage, starts daily messaging on twitter and Facebook; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430193034/https://twitter.com/SanteBelgique/status/1223259642928590848" Belgium,BEL,20200217,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Belgian government launches hotline for citizens; starts messaging in detail about Coronavirus preventive measures; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430192321/https://upload.latest.facebook.com/santebelgique/posts/2726530920735998 " Belgium,BEL,20200226,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is done for every patient by the ""Dienst Infectiebestrijding"" (Counter-Infection Services) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406125711/https://epidemio.wiv-isp.be/ID/SiteAssets/Pages/2019-nCoV/COVID-19_procedure_GP_20200226_NL.pdf" Belgium,BEL,20200227,C8: International travel controls,0,,"In Belgium, one flight from Beijing arrived at Zaventem on Sunday, but passengers arriving were only observed.; https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/92083/coronavirus-update-whats-the-latest-in-belgium-china-wuhan-hubei-outbreak-china-virus-france-maggie-de-block/" Belgium,BEL,20200301,H2: Testing policy,1,,"As of March 7th, the Leuven University Hospital had only tested 1,876 patient samples for corona and had to make the decision to prioritise urgent samples because they were running out of stock even with that limited testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406102839/https://www.tijd.be/politiek-economie/belgie/algemeen/uz-leuven-moet-coronatests-inperken/10213152.html" Belgium,BEL,20200304,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Asylum seekers in Belgium will be screened for coronavirus; https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/98584/asylum-seekers-entering-belgium-will-be-screened-for-coronavirus-fedasil-public-health-brussels/" Belgium,BEL,20200306,E1: Income support,2,0,"Temporary Unemployment available for employees who lose their jobs due to the coronavirus. This entails to still receive up to 70% of the normal salary (changed from 65% previously) and the period for receiving these benefits has been extended by three months up to 30 June 2020. Additionally, self-employed who no longer have an income can receive up to 1,582€ per months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504123634/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/10_measures_support_companies_and_self_employed_impacted_covid_19 " Belgium,BEL,20200306,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The measures announced in https://web.archive.org/web/20200504123634/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/10_measures_support_companies_and_self_employed_impacted_covid_19 include: -""Where it can be demonstrated that the taxpayer has payment difficulties due to Covid-19, it is possible to request postponement of personal income tax and corporate tax payments. "" -There are additional measures for the self-employed " Belgium,BEL,20200307,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Due to limited capacity, the Leuven laboratory only tests the most urgent cases. I interpret this to mean ""symptomatic and also critical/urgent"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200406102839/https://www.tijd.be/politiek-economie/belgie/algemeen/uz-leuven-moet-coronatests-inperken/10213152.html" Belgium,BEL,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"PM Sophie Wilmès said that organisers of indoor events gathering more than 1,000 people would do well to postpone the event, a recommendation which does not apply to outdoor gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200723141852/https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/99558/as-coronavirus-grips-eu-how-is-belgium-responding-confirmed-cases-covid19-containment-measures-brussels-flanders-wallonia-eu-countries-member-states-lockdown-gatherings/" Belgium,BEL,20200312,C5: Close public transport,0,,"PM asks residents to avoid public transport if at all possible, public transit will remain operating, though http://web.archive.org/web/20200723144120/https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/belgien-coronavirus-101.html" Belgium,BEL,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Workers are in general advised to stay home, or stagger their hours. https://www.forbes.com/sites/emanuelabarbiroglio/2020/03/13/covid-19-emergency-measures-in-belgium-to-avoid-italian-style-lockdown/#5944562539fd" Belgium,BEL,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Asymptomatic contacts are presented with the following set of regulations, suggesting that the government has prioritized the tracing of symptomatic contacts. Asymptomatic contacts are simply told to follow this set of recommendations: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406131221/https://epidemio.wiv-isp.be/ID/Documents/Covid19/COVID-19_procedure_contact_NL.pdf" Belgium,BEL,20200313,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"In the press release of 13 March 2020 defining federal measures until 3 April 2020, the wearing of masks is not mentioned (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506052932/https://www.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/2020/coronavirus_fase_2_gehandhaafd_overgang_naar_de_federale_fase_en_bijkomende_maatregelen)" Belgium,BEL,20200314,C1: School closing,2,1,"Belgium closes all schools, but tertiary institutions (universities & colleges of higher education) are allowed to operate, though the government recommends remote course delivery other alternatives to traditional courses in lecture halls or in confined spaces. While most universities are closed, I code this as 2G due to the government's position (and this is a government response tracker); https://web.archive.org/web/20200430182700/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/coronavirus_phase_2_maintained_transition_federal_phase_and_additional_measures" Belgium,BEL,20200314,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Wilmes’ administration closes schools, cafes, restaurants, gyms, cinemas and other places where people gather.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430182700/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/coronavirus_phase_2_maintained_transition_federal_phase_and_additional_measures; " Belgium,BEL,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""These measures are in effect from Friday midnight (March 13th) until 3 April. (...) Regarding commercial and recreational activities (sports, culture, folklore, etc.): All activities are cancelled, regardless of the size of the event and whether they are public or private."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622153445/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/coronavirus_phase_2_maintained_transition_federal_phase_and_additional_measures" Belgium,BEL,20200314,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""These measures are in effect from Friday midnight (march 13th) until 3 April (...)Regarding public transport: Public transport will continue to function normally, but trips should be limited to only those that are necessary."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200723142100/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/coronavirus_phase_2_maintained_transition_federal_phase_and_additional_measures" Belgium,BEL,20200314,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Belgium begins restrictive measures on midnight, ban includes not being able to go to a second home or other non-essential trips outside home regions according to FAQ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425153353/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/coronavirus_phase_2_maintained_transition_federal_phase_and_additional_measures; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425153814/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/de/faq/ " Belgium,BEL,20200315,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Tweet posted on 15/03/2020: ""Informations sur le #coronavirus? ??http://info-coronavirus.be ??0800/14.689 (08h00 - 20h00) ??via @CrisiscenterBE & @SanteBelgique Nous répondons tous les jours à vos questions entre 09h00 et 18h00."" (https://twitter.com/SanteBelgique) This tweet outlines where citizens can access information about coronavirus: on a dedicated website, by phone and by twitter, everyday. The website and twitter account has since been updated daily. " Belgium,BEL,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Companies - irrespective of their size - are obliged to organise working from home for every position where this is possible, without exception (only key industries and essential services exempt). Non-essential shops and retail outlets will remain closed, with the exception of food shops, pharmacies, pet food shops and newsagents.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430184713/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/coronavirus_reinforced_measures" Belgium,BEL,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings above three people are banned, announced on Tuesday 17 March, in effect from noon Wednesday 18 March source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20200317_04892890" Belgium,BEL,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Citizens are required to stay at home except for essential movements, groceries and work. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503142135/https://www.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/2020/coronavirus_versterkte_maatregelen" Belgium,BEL,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""For the payment of both personal income tax and corporate income tax, the tax of non-residents and the legal entity tax, an additional period of 2 months will be automatically granted, in addition to the normal payment term and without the payment of default interest. This measure applies to the settlement of these taxes, tax year 2019, established from March 12, 2020."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200430102258/https://financien.belgium.be/nl/Actueel/18-03-2020-coronavirus-bijkomende-steunmaatregelen) " Belgium,BEL,20200318,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"In the meeting of the national security council of 17 March 2020, defining many measures at the federal level effective from 18 March until 5 April 2020, the wearing of masks is not mentioned (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830100920/https://www.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/2020/coronavirus_versterkte_maatregelen)" Belgium,BEL,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-closes-borders-for-non-essential-travel/" Belgium,BEL,20200320,E1: Income support,2,0,"Changes in policy as compared to 6 March: higher unemployment benefits for the self-employed now up to 1,614€, facilitating the access to temporary unemployment benefits https://web.archive.org/web/20200504124601/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/coronavirus_launch_second_part_federal_plan_social_and_economic_protection" Belgium,BEL,20200327,C1: School closing,2,1,"Belgium extends school closures until April 19, no change to tertiary education requirements; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430183329/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/measures_taken_national_security_council_27_march_2020" Belgium,BEL,20200327,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"In Wallonia ""During the corona crisis, there will be no disconnections from gas, water or electricity, nor can residents be evicted from their homes."" In Flanders ""Those who are technically unemployed at home will not have to pay a gas, water and electricity bill for one month. Neither will there be any disconnections in this corona crisis."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200329172049/https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2020/03/27/alle-maatregelen-op-een-rij/) " Belgium,BEL,20200327,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"In the meeting of the national security council of 27 March 2020, earlier federal measures were extended until 19 April 2020 but the topic of masks is not mentioned in those measures at all (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830101208/https://www.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/2020/maatregelen_van_de_nationale_veiligheidsraad_van_27_maart_2020) " Belgium,BEL,20200331,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"An additional federal measure ""Payment deferral charter mortgage loan"" now also helps families who have difficulty repaying loans ""The corona crisis has major consequences for the economy of this country. This puts pressure on the financial situation of many people. Many of them are in danger of losing their job or have less income or even no income for a period. The repayment of mortgage credit often takes a hefty bite out of the family budget. The Minister of Finance Alexander De Croo, the National Bank of Belgium and Febelfin have therefore announced that they will provide financial support to people if they should get into trouble due to the corona crisis. For example, a deferment of mortgage credit can be requested for a maximum of six months."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200713220717/https://www.febelfin.be/nl/consumenten/artikel/charter-betalingsuitstel-hypothecair-krediet) At this point the measures cover postponement of tax payments, stopping evictions or cutting of utilities and help in paying back mortgages so that the total package can be considered ""2 - Broad""" Belgium,BEL,20200415,C1: School closing,2,1,"Measures extended to May 03, no change to tertiary institutions; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430183946/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/measures_taken_national_security_council_15_april_2020" Belgium,BEL,20200415,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Measures extended until May 03; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425121942/https://krisenzentrum.be/de/news/krisismanagement/coronavirus-verlaengerung-der-massnahmen-bis-zum-3-mai" Belgium,BEL,20200415,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Measures extended until May 03, gatherings of more than two people are banned ; http://web.archive.org/web/20200425121942/https://krisenzentrum.be/de/news/krisismanagement/coronavirus-verlaengerung-der-massnahmen-bis-zum-3-mai http://web.archive.org/web/20200723143354/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/de/faq/" Belgium,BEL,20200415,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Measures extended until May 03, public transit continues to operate; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425121942/https://krisenzentrum.be/de/news/krisismanagement/coronavirus-verlaengerung-der-massnahmen-bis-zum-3-maihttps://web.archive.org/web/20200425122329/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/de/faq/ (""Verkehren die öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel weiter?"")" Belgium,BEL,20200415,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Measures extended until May 03, public transit continues to operate; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425121942/https://krisenzentrum.be/de/news/krisismanagement/coronavirus-verlaengerung-der-massnahmen-bis-zum-3-maihttps://web.archive.org/web/20200425122329/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/de/faq/ (""Wann darf ich meine Wohnung verlassen?"")" Belgium,BEL,20200415,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"In the meeting of the national security council of 15 April 2020, the existing measures are extended until 03 May 2020. This is the first press release where the topic of masks is mentioned at all but this mention stays short of a clear recommendation (it will become a future recommendation) so that H6=0 is maintained for now: ""It is clear that wearing a face mask ... will also play an important role in the tapering strategy. An initial report has been provided to us by scientists and federal and regional health officials. It tells us that as measures are gradually phased out, cloth masks will be recommended for any situation where safe distances cannot be maintained. ... However, mouth masks cannot replace hygiene measures or keeping a distance."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200428075458/https://www.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/2020/maatregelen_van_de_nationale_veiligheidsraad_van_15_april_2020)" Belgium,BEL,20200420,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Sciensano report the number of tests carried out per day, and 'focus was primarily on the (severe) symptoms reported by patients and the need for hospitalisation.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200504154346/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/news/number-of-tests-beyond-10000-per-day-since-april-15/ " Belgium,BEL,20200424,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Belgium publishes ""Exit strategy,"" measures extended until May 03; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425153919/https://krisenzentrum.be/de/news/krisismanagement/coronavirus-belgien-hat-seine-strategie-zum-ausweg-aus-der-krise-festgelegt" Belgium,BEL,20200424,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Belgium publishes ""Exit strategy,"" measures extended until May 03; http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112552/https://krisenzentrum.be/de/news/krisismanagement/coronavirus-belgien-hat-seine-strategie-zum-ausweg-aus-der-krise-festgelegt" Belgium,BEL,20200424,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Belgium publishes ""Exit strategy,"" measures extended until May 03; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425153919/https://krisenzentrum.be/de/news/krisismanagement/coronavirus-belgien-hat-seine-strategie-zum-ausweg-aus-der-krise-festgelegt" Belgium,BEL,20200424,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Belgium publishes ""Exit strategy,"" measures extended until May 03; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425153919/https://krisenzentrum.be/de/news/krisismanagement/coronavirus-belgien-hat-seine-strategie-zum-ausweg-aus-der-krise-festgelegt" Belgium,BEL,20200424,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Interfederal Committee for Testing and Contact Monitoring was officially launched on April 24. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504155733/https://www.premier.be/nl/antwoord-op-parlementaire-vragen-over-de-exit-strategie" Belgium,BEL,20200424,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Interfederal Committee for Testing and Contact Monitoring was officially launched on April 24. The start-up phase for contact follow-up will start on May 4." Belgium,BEL,20200424,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The national security council meeting of 24 April 2020 gave a recommendation, for the first time, in favour of the wearing of masks in public places. It is assumed that this recommendation goes into effect immediately: ""Covering the mouth and nose is important during tapering. This is possible with a so-called comfort mask or an alternative means of protection such as a scarf or a bandana. That will be: recommended in public places ... The federal government and states will work together to ensure that every citizen receives at least one standard cloth mouth mask that completely covers the mouth and nose, free of charge. ...The authorities recall that covering the mouth and nose generally does not provide adequate protection if the safety distances and hygiene measures are not properly handled."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830103132/https://www.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/2020/maatregelen_van_de_nationale_veiligheidsraad_van_24_april_2020) " Belgium,BEL,20200427,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated website for public information to government responses to covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504153714/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/ " Belgium,BEL,20200504,C1: School closing,2,1,"Phase 1 of Belgians exit strategy begins on May 4th, schools to remain closed until phase 2 (proposed 18th May). https://web.archive.org/web/20200504145222/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/news/nsc-24-04/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504150722/https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-to-begin-relaxing-coronavirus-restrictions-on-may-4/" Belgium,BEL,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Move to Phase 1a of exit strategy, where 'remote working will remain the norm,[...] with the exception of fabric shops, which [....] are allowed to be open.' Fabric shops deemed essential due to use in production of masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504145222/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/news/nsc-24-04/" Belgium,BEL,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Phase 1 of Belgium's exist strategy begins on 4th May. Restrictions on public events continue in this phase. Archived link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200723142531/https://www.premier.be/nl/belgi%C3%AB-gaat-op-4-mei-de-eerste-fase-van-de-afbouw Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504141552/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/news/nsc-24-04/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504150722/https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-to-begin-relaxing-coronavirus-restrictions-on-may-4/" Belgium,BEL,20200504,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The prime minister said in a press conference on April 24: ""we advise people to travel on their own (on foot, bicycle, car). And to leave places for those who need it to work"". There is a general duty to wear masks in public transportation (for example on TEC ""Since Monday, May 4, the wearing of a mask is compulsory for all travellers over the age of 12""), there are restrictions on the number of passengers per vehicle. Due to school closures and lower demand the transportation companies reduced their offerings: ""the buses will continue to run on the basis of the timetables established for the school holiday periods. This measure ... will apply until the gradual opening of schools scheduled for May 18."" (quotes from report of RTBF on http://web.archive.org/web/20200601073930/https://www.rtbf.be/services/mobilinfo/detail_deconfinement-en-belgique-le-point-sur-les-transports-en-commun?id=10501666). As there is however no government recommendation to close public transportation, the flag is left at 0." Belgium,BEL,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Phase 1 of Belgium's exist strategy begins on 4th May where ' Outdoor physical activity will be allowed for a maximum of two people in addition to those living under the same roof, provided social distancing is observed. It will also be allowed to practice other outdoor non-contact sports. However, access to changing rooms, communal showers and cafeterias will remain prohibited.' Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504143140/https://www.premier.be/nl/belgi%C3%AB-gaat-op-4-mei-de-eerste-fase-van-de-afbouw Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504141552/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/news/nsc-24-04/" Belgium,BEL,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Phase 1a of exit strategy entered on May 4th, and restrictions on internal movement remain with only essential travel permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504153317/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/" Belgium,BEL,20200504,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Continuation of border closures, with non-essential travel abroad prohibited, and return for those that have 'Belgian nationality, with or without their main residence in Belgium, long-term residents in Belgium and persons with legal residence in Belgium, may return to Belgium subject to [...] conditions.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200504152239/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/" Belgium,BEL,20200504,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Belgian Government decided on April 29 2020 to extend testing http://web.archive.org/web/20200530155506/https://huis.vub.ac.be/corona/kennisbank.php?ID=174 reports: ""In the context of the exit strategy, the intention is to test the population more extensively for covid-19. From May 4, in principle, all people who have complaints that possibly indicate a COVID-19 infection can be tested. However, it is always the doctor who determines whether or not a patient is tested. Given that the test capacity will be further expanded during the week of 4 May, GPs must take into account the capacity that is available locally."" " Belgium,BEL,20200504,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The national security council of 24 April 2020 decided that the wearing masks covering the mouth and nose is compulsory in public transportation as of 04 May 2020. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830103132/https://www.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/2020/maatregelen_van_de_nationale_veiligheidsraad_van_24_april_2020)" Belgium,BEL,20200505,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The federal immigration office informs on travel restrictions: ""The travel restrictions apply to all non-essential travel to Belgium. Only travel for essential purposes can take place. The travel restrictions do not apply to: Nationals of EU Member States and Schengen Member States, for the purposes of returning to their homes; Third-country nationals who are in possession a residence card (or D-visa) delivered by a Schengen Member State, for the purpose of returning to their homes;"" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200530141916/https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Pages/Travel-to-Belgium.aspx) In addition, there are two additional restrictions for people who do enter Belgium under the above conditions: ""The person places himself in home isolation for 14 days; and The person has a ban on working outdoors during those 14 days (even if he / she is employed in an essential sector), but teleworking is still allowed. These two conditions always apply to the returnee and apply to all possible transport modes (air, land and sea) used on his / her return."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200530142717/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/) " Belgium,BEL,20200510,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""the National Security Council decided in the first place to allow a further extension of social contacts as of next Sunday. At present, you are allowed to meet outside with two people - always the same - to go for a walk or to do sports together. This is still allowed. From 10 May, every family may receive a maximum of four people - always the same - at home. To limit the number of contacts and to prevent the spread of the virus, visitors can only meet with one family. The aim is to minimize the number of families (people under the same roof) meeting each other and to ensure the greatest level of reciprocity. This is possible under the following conditions: A safe distance must of course be observed with the visitors. If people have an outside garden or terrace, it is better to organize this visit outside. Clearly, no visitors are allowed if a family member or one of the visitors is ill. Special attention should be paid to older and vulnerable people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524223813/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/news/nsc-6-05/" Belgium,BEL,20200510,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""To address issues such as loneliness and the difficulties of physical distance, the National Security Council decided in the first place to allow a further extension of social contacts as of next Sunday. At present, you are allowed to meet outside with two people - always the same - to go for a walk or to do sports together. This is still allowed. From 10 May, every family may receive a maximum of four people - always the same - at home. To limit the number of contacts and to prevent the spread of the virus, visitors can only meet with one family. The aim is to minimize the number of families (people under the same roof) meeting each other and to ensure the greatest level of reciprocity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524223813/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/news/nsc-6-05/" Belgium,BEL,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Wednesday 6 May, the National Security Council, expanded with the Prime Ministers, met to validate, complete and clarify the new phase of the wind-down strategy, phase 1b, which will start on 11 May."" ""We will also reopen the stores on 11 May. As always, this reopening will have to take place with strict observance of the following rules:..."" ""Contact professions outside medical and paramedical care are unfortunately not yet allowed to resume their activities."" (from http://web.archive.org/web/20200531065335/https://crisiscentrum.be/nl/news/crisisbeheer/afbouw-fase-1b-vanaf-11-mei-uitbreiding-van-de-sociale-contacten-en-opening-van-de)" Belgium,BEL,20200511,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"As of 11 May 2020 contact tracing is fully operational in Flanders: ""After a start-up phase, contact investigations in Flanders are ready to call people across Flanders on an unprecedented scale, to question contacts and to provide advice on how to prevent contamination. Today, about 735 employees started to conduct telephone contact inquiries. In addition, employees of various health insurance funds are ready to strengthen the call centres with advice and to start home visits in the coming days when telephone contact investigations fail."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200521051914/https://www.zorg-en-gezondheid.be/nieuws-over-het-coronavirus-covid-19) Kept on 1 as the other main region (Wallonia) will follow on 18 May 2020. " Belgium,BEL,20200511,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The national security council of 06 May 2020 recommends that masks should be worn by customers as shops reopen on 11 May 2020. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830104043/https://www.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/2020/maatregelen_van_de_nationale_veiligheidsraad_van_6_mei_2020) H6=2G is kept due to the obligation in effect as of 04 May 2020 to wear masks on public transportation. " Belgium,BEL,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"'Classes at school will resume part-time and only for selected years, with a maximum of 10 pupils per classroom. All staff and kids older than 12 will be required to wear face masks. Children and staff should wash hands when entering school, when entering the class, after sneezing and after using a drinks or snacks distributor.' - https://web.archive.org/web/20200723135513/https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-lifts-its-lockdown-what-is-allowed-and-when/" Belgium,BEL,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, the National Security Council decided to gradually relax measures against the corona virus. Specifically, an additional part of the measures that have been in force since March 18, 2020 will be lifted from May 18, 2020 under certain conditions."" ""industrial activities and B2B services are permitted. Companies that offer goods or services to consumers are also allowed from May 18, under certain conditions. That rule does not apply to: massage parlours; wellness centres, including saunas; fitness centres; casinos, slot machine arcades and betting offices. Those activities - which are currently still prohibited - should also not be performed at home."" (from http://web.archive.org/web/20200531064645/https://economie.fgov.be/nl/themas/ondernemingen/coronavirus/coronavirus-versterkte) " Belgium,BEL,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Small open-air events will be permitted (major events prohibited until after August) http://web.archive.org/web/20200723142720/https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/may/18/europe-holidays-which-european-countries-are-easing-coronavirus-travel-restrictions-lockdown-measures" Belgium,BEL,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change recorded https://web.archive.org/web/20200504153317/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/ " Belgium,BEL,20200518,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Note that contact tracing is handled by the regions. H3 is set to 2 as of 18 May 2020 because: -As of 11 May 2020 contact tracing has been fully operational in Flanders. -As of 18 May 2020 contact tracing is operational in Wallonia: ""405 call center agents and 21 call center supervisors as well as 135 field agents and 8 field supervisors were recruited."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200806150003/https://www.wallonie.be/fr/tracing) However the press regularly comments about that the capacity is insufficient. From a press article in ""The Bulletin"" of 20 May 2020: ""Since their work officially began on 11 May, Belgium's contact tracers have managed to get in touch by telephone with about 60% of people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200530160643/https://www.thebulletin.be/coronavirus-how-does-belgiums-contact-tracing-operation-work) " Belgium,BEL,20200518,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The national security council of 13 May 2020 defined additional federal measures on the wearing of masks going into effect on 18 May 2020: ""the contact professions ... can resume their activity, under certain conditions. ... they must ... wear a mouth mask or mouth nose protection (staff and customers) and must respect the safety distance between the customers. ... Wearing a mask or mouth-nose protection is mandatory for the market vendors and their staff and is highly recommended for customers as well."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830105317/https://www.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/2020/maatregelen_van_de_nationale_veiligheidsraad_van_13_mei_2020) (in addition wearing a mask on public transportation is compulsory since 04 May 2020 and is recommended when shopping) " Belgium,BEL,20200524,C1: School closing,2,1,"""In terms of education, Lessons will resume gradually as from 18 May. Not all students will go back to school immediately. Each community will be responsible for executing this decision in its own territory, in consultation with the education sector."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200516095336/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/news/nsc-24-04/ ""This Monday, May 25, we should see more children on their way to school. Students in 1st, 2nd primary, 2nd secondary, but also those in difficulty can in principle return to their school. In principle, because the circular of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation addressing phase 2 of the resumption of classes is flexible enough, we are told in the office of the Minister of Education, Caroline Désir (PS) to let the schools organize this new school year based on their organizational capacity and security conditions. In the first phase, almost 120,000 young people returned to school After a first phase, on May 18 for pupils in 6th primary and last years of secondary school (6th / 7th: editor's note), place a week later in phase 2 of the partial and gradual return to school. This concerns 1st and 2nd primary, 2nd secondary and children in difficulty and this 1 day per week (students in phase 1, go to school two days per week: note)."" https://www.rtbf.be/info/societe/detail_ce-lundi-25-mai-le-deconfinement-se-poursuit-dans-les-ecoles-mais-pas-pour-tous-et-pas-partout?id=10507840 RTBF (Radio-Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française) is a public-service broadcasting organisation delivering radio and television services to the French-speaking Community of Belgium, in Wallonia and Brussels." Belgium,BEL,20200525,C1: School closing,2,1,"Effective 18 May 2020, restrictions at the federal level have been largely reduced but final decisions are taken at the level of the Communities. From the publication of the law amendment (Belgisch Staatsblad) of 30.05.2020: ""From May 18, 2020, classes and activities may resume in nursery, primary and secondary education, determined for the groups by the Communities on the basis of the recommendations of the experts and the competent authorities."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200530143809/https://crisiscentrum.be/sites/default/files/content/mb2505.pdf) At the level of the communities, announcements from 27 May 2020 indicate an incremental reopening of the schools, whereby ""Maximum scenario from Friday 5 June: Full classes can reopen full-time. To this end, the distance rules in the class relax"" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200530144117/https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nl/update-coronavirus-uitbreiding-heropstart-voorwaarden-lager-onderwijs-versoepeld-vanaf-5-juni) The flag ""General"" is kept as communities coordinate their approach." Belgium,BEL,20200525,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As before ""Only necessary movements are allowed."" but the list of what is deemed ""necessary"" is continuously extended. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200530145540/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/)" Belgium,BEL,20200605,C1: School closing,2,0,"In Flanders: As of 5 June 2020 all levels of schools can restart, with certain restrictions on distancing and certain limitations in secondary school (see below for details). -As of 2 June 2020: Kindergarten can restart full-time. -As of 5 June 2020: Primary schools: full classes can reopen full-time. To this end, the distance rules in the class relax -As of 2 June 2020: Secondary schools: The students of the 2nd and 4th year of secondary education can, in addition to the last years who resume earlier, go to school for a maximum of 2 full or 4 half days a week. Pupils of the 1st, 3rd and 5th year of ordinary secondary education can attend school for a few days (at least 1 day), to be able to end the school year together in the familiar class. The same applies to pupils in part-time vocational secondary education who have not yet restarted. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611195630/https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nl/update-coronavirus-uitbreiding-heropstart-voorwaarden-lager-onderwijs-versoepeld-vanaf-5-juni) However, some specific schools remain closed due to decisions of the regions. E.g. in the french-speaking community ""Schools with reduced artistic secondary education (ESAHR) are closed until 30 June 2020 inclusive."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200713013435/http://www.enseignement.be/index.php?page=28291) Therefore level ""2T"" seems most appropriate until 30 June 2020 which is also the end of the school year. " Belgium,BEL,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of 8 June 2020: all companies and associations offering goods or services to consumers may open to the public. That rule does not apply to: -wellness centers, including saunas (reopening scheduled for July 1, 2020); -casinos and slot machine arcades (reopening scheduled for July 1, 2020); -amusement parks and indoor playgrounds (reopening scheduled for 1 July 2020); -cinemas (reopening scheduled for July 1, 2020); -discotheques and dance halls (reopening scheduled for 1 September 2020 at the earliest); -publicly accessible swimming pools (reopening scheduled for 1 July 2020). (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611200113/https://economie.fgov.be/nl/themas/ondernemingen/coronavirus/coronavirus-toegelaten)" Belgium,BEL,20200608,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On June 3, the government decided that as of 8 June 2020, the 3rd phase of the recovery plan goes into effect. This permits gatherings of up to 10 people as follows: "" It is possible to have closer contact with 10 different people every week, on top of the family members (= extensive personal bubble). This is an individual right. These 10 people can change every week; Group gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people, including children. This applies to all meetings, regardless of whether they take place at home or outdoors (for example, in the park or at a restaurant); "" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611201037/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/news/nvr-0306/)" Belgium,BEL,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On June 3, the government decided that as of 8 June 2020, the 3rd phase of the recovery plan goes into effect. This phase allows ""trips of one or more days in Belgium."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611201037/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/news/nvr-0306/) Although the government still recommends to work from home if possible on certain web-sites (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611201720/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/) moving to ""0"" seems to describe the current situation best as there are few restrictions on activities outside of the house. " Belgium,BEL,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"On June 3, the government decided that as of 8 June 2020, the 3rd phase of the recovery plan goes into effect. "" From June 8, it is possible to do trips of one or more days in Belgium. "" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611201037/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/news/nvr-0306/) " Belgium,BEL,20200608,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"In the decision of the national security council of 03 June 2020, several specific additional requirements on the wearing of masks are defined effective as of 8 June 2020. The most important new element is ""The safety distance remains valid, except for people within the same family, for children under the age of 12 with each other and for people with closer contact, i.e. the expanded bubble. Anyone who cannot respect the safety distance must wear a face mask."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830105944/https://www.belgium.be/nl/corona) Because of the option for each family to define an ""expanded bubble"" (10 people that can change weekly), H6=2G is kept as masks must be worn -in specific public spaces (e.g. public transportation) but not in all public places with people present -in some situation when social distancing is not possible but not in all situations when social distancing is not possible (due to the extended bubble) " Belgium,BEL,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Border closures within Europe were reduced on 15 June 2020 (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200621205444/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/policy/policy_areas/highlighted/corona_crisis/planning_travel_abroad) ""From 15 June 2020, it will be possible to travel abroad to a limited extent from Belgium. Below you will find some advice."" ""Belgian borders will be open for travel to and from the member states of the European Union, the United Kingdom and the four other Schengen countries (Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway)."" As restrictions still apply for travellers outside these regions, the states is left at ""3-Ban"" " Belgium,BEL,20200615,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Since 15 July 2020 the testing policy has been extended to beyond symptomatic. ""From now on also a corona test for those who had close contact with the patient, quarantine remains mandatory"" H2 is kept at 2 as it is not ""generally available"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200709185911/https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20200615_04991383) " Belgium,BEL,20200630,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Belgian Ministerial Decree of 30.06.2020 on urgent measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus imposes travel restrictions on Extra-Schengen travel to Belgium. 1. Travels to Belgium 1.1. Mandatory form for Extra-Schengen air travel to Belgium 'Public Health Passenger Locator Form"" 1.2. Travel to Belgium from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus (EU non-Schengen states): There are no longer specific travel restrictions imposed upon these journeys. The general entry conditions to the Schengen territory apply. 1.3. Travel to Belgium coming from third countries (= countries who are not part of the EU or the Schengen area): All non-essential travels are prohibited. The travel restrictions do not apply to: Nationals of EU Member States and Schengen Member States; Family members of nationals of an EU Member State or Schengen Member State, provided they actually hold the documents required for entry into the territory and they can prove their status as family members via documentation; Third-country nationals who are in possession of a residence card enabling them entry into Schengen area or D-visa issued for travellers with an essential function or need (for example for students or highly qualified workers); Third-country nationals with a nationality included on the list of third countries, which will (as soon as a formal decision has been taken by the Belgian authorities) be published on the website of the Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en. In addition, these third-country nationals must fall within the scope of the measures. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200709184425/https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Pages/Travel-to-Belgium.aspx) " Belgium,BEL,20200701,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous coding 1T PRIMARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION: 30 June 2020 was the last day of school before the Summer recess. The regions (Flemish/French speaking) are now making plans in what form to restart schools in September. The approach is coordinated and similar on both language communities. The scenarios and measures are based on the actual Corona incidence in 4 ""phases"": green, yellow, orange, red. The assumption is that the new school year will start on September 1st in phase ""yellow"", meaning all schools are open and all students are taught but distancing rules apply. For Flanders: The expectation is that the year will start in ""code yellow"" which implies: -primary school: all students in school, 5 days per week, social distancing between adults and between adults and students, but no social distancing between students -secondary school: all students in school, 4 days per week, social distancing / masks in case social distancing cannot be ensured (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200716080248/https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nl/coronavirus) For wallonia-brussels federation: ""On September 1, 2020, the school year will start at the Yellow level ..."" ""From September 1, compulsory education will apply fully to all children from 5 years of age. Whether or not to attend school, whether or not to follow learning will no longer be left to the discretion of parents whose children are of compulsory school age; Moreover, the organizing authorities will have the obligation to open schools and organize learning under the conditions defined in the circulars. Continuity of learning must be ensured; Finally, monitoring will be implemented to take into account the impact of the Covid on the number of students enrolled and present in certain establishments and therefore on the supervision of schools; in this regard, in nursery education, the modalities of the first counting of the year will be adapted to avoid damaging schools faced with a late return of pupils."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200716074148/http://www.enseignement.be/index.php?page=28294) HIGHER EDUCATION: The requirements on social distancing have led many universities to keep on-line education as the prime mode. However each university sets their own local policies that differ in their strictness. This might change as the new academic year starts on 21 September. See later entries for examples in specific universities. Due to the impact of requirements in higher eduction, the policy is set to 1T. Note coding review: 1G, per new definition, since nation wide all levels will be open after summer vacation from 1st September but nation wide with COVID safety alterations (even though the exact measures are defined in each of the three regions)." Belgium,BEL,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""The National Security Council of 24 June 2020 has decided to approve the transition to phase 4 of the phase-out plan from 1 July."" ""From now on freedom is the rule and what is not allowed, the exception."" ""Teleworking is recommended where possible."" ""If no protocol exists for a sector, the minimum rules from the ministerial decree apply: -the company or association informs customers and employees in good time about the prevailing prevention measures and provides employees with appropriate training; -a distance of 1.5 meters between each person is guaranteed; -masks and other personal protective equipment are always strongly recommended and are used if the rules of social distance cannot be observed due to the nature of the activity carried on; -the activity must be organized in such a way as to avoid gatherings; -the company or association makes available means of providing the necessary hand hygiene to its staff and customers; -the company or association takes appropriate hygiene measures to regularly disinfect the workplace and the material used; -the company or association ensures good ventilation of the workplace; -a contact person is identified and disclosed so that customers and employees can report a possible infection with the corona virus COVID-19 in order to facilitate contact tracing."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611200113/https://economie.fgov.be/nl/themas/ondernemingen/coronavirus/coronavirus-toegelaten) HOWEVER very limited and specific sectors, dance-clubs and night-clubs, are not allowed to reopen until 1 September 2020 at the earliest. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200807121236/https://www.unizo.be/advies/corona-mag-jouw-winkel-bedrijf-open-mogen-jouw-activiteitendiensten-doorgaan) Therefore, in consultation with the Data Team, the coding 2G was chosen as some sectors are indeed required to stay closed. " Belgium,BEL,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The federal government entered the 4th phase on 1 July 2020 implying ""Nevertheless, it will be possible to organize activities with the public from 1 July, under certain conditions laid down in protocols. Thus, for regular events organized in permanent infrastructures such as theaters, cinemas, tribunes and congress halls, protocols will be drawn up with the competent ministers and experts from GEES. For one-off events in public space, an online tool (matrix) will be available from 1 July, which will serve as a reference for local authorities when granting permits for these events. Clear rules will also have to be applied. All these events have a capacity limit of: 200 people inside; 400 people outside. "" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200627163711/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/news/nvr-24-06/) " Belgium,BEL,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The federal government entered the 4th phase on 1 July 2020 implying ""group activities should not exceed 15 people, including children. This applies to all non-framed gatherings, regardless of whether they take place indoors or outdoors."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200627163711/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/news/nvr-24-06/) " Belgium,BEL,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Some measures have already expired, but it seems reasonable to keep the level to 2-Broad for now and go to 1-Narrow on 18 July 2020 unless some measures are unexpectedly extended. (1) ""Payment deferral charter mortgage loan"" Extended until 31 December 2020 (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716081226/https://www.febelfin.be/nl/consumenten/artikel/charter-betalingsuitstel-hypothecair-krediet) (2) Deferred payment of income taxes Extra payment deferral of income taxes for 2019 of 2 months still in place... however, this will become less relevant as time goes on (http://web.archive.org/web/20200713213238/https://financien.belgium.be/nl/Actueel/18-03-2020-coronavirus-bijkomende-steunmaatregelen) (3) Protection cutting off utilities -Flanders: ""As long as the strict corona measures are in place, there will be no closures of water, gas or electricity."" (this measure will extend until 17 Juli 2020 but is expected to terminate then)(http://web.archive.org/web/20200716081955/https://www.vlaanderen.be/gezondheid-en-welzijn/gezondheid/gezondheid-en-preventie-tijdens-de-coronacrisis/corona-maatregelen-voor-waterfactuur-en-energiefactuur) -Wallonia: the measure expired on 30 June 2020 ""From July 1, 2020, the non-shutdown period will be over."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716082646/https://www.energieinfowallonie.be/fr/actualites/coronavirus-coupures-interdites-decouvrez-les-mesures-exceptionnelles-prises-par-le) (4) Protection against evictions -Flanders: ""Rent evictions remain suspended until July 17, 2020."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716083638/https://www.wonenvlaanderen.be/sites/wvl/files/wysiwyg/aanpak_beeindiging_beperkende_coronamaatregelen_en_invloed_op_de_private_en_sociale_huurmarkt_def_huisstijl.pdf) -Wallonia: protection against evictions ended on 9 June 2020 ""The execution of any expulsion order is temporarily suspended under the AGW of special powers which temporarily suspends the execution of administrative and judicial expulsion decisions until June 8, 2020 inclusive."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716084115/https://www.swl.be/index.php/accueil/coronavirus-covid19) -Wallonia: availability of loans at 0% interest to pay rent (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716083148/http://luttepauvrete.wallonie.be/actualites/covid-19-difficult%C3%A9s-ou-impossibilit%C3%A9-de-paiement-de-votre-loyer) " Belgium,BEL,20200701,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The national security council of 23 June 2020 revised the federal measures going into effect on 01 July 2020 however the policy on masks did not change so that H6=2G is kept. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830110626/https://www.belgium.be/nl/node/13178)" Belgium,BEL,20200707,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change ""Each person can meet a maximum of 15 different people per week. Meet outside. Can't you meet outside? Air well: open the window. Do you do something in a group (for example at a restaurant, on a trip or at your home)? Do this with a maximum of 15 people."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200709182836/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/)" Belgium,BEL,20200711,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""As of July 11, 2020, wearing a mouth mask is mandatory for all persons aged 12 years or older in shops, shopping centers, cinemas, class I and II gaming establishments, concert, theater or conference halls, auditoriums, places of worship, museums, libraries and courthouses (publicly accessible parts). If wearing a mask is not possible for medical reasons, a face shield can be used."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200709181759/https://economie.fgov.be/nl/themas/ondernemingen/coronavirus/coronavirus-toegelaten)" Belgium,BEL,20200713,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Despite the goal to have full contact tracing (the policy level is therefore kept at 2): -An App for tracing is only expected in September -Reports in the press ""Anyone who has symptoms should see a doctor quickly to get tested for corona. After that, an entire machine is started to contain further contamination. Only: that machine runs too slow to speak of a really successful contact investigation. Because every day of delay reduces the usefulness of the system."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200713215903/https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20200713_95680667)" Belgium,BEL,20200714,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes ""Are you going to an officially organized event (for example a village party, sports competition or cultural performance)? There is a maximum number of attendees. From July 1: maximum 200 people inside, maximum 400 people outside From August 1: maximum 400 people inside, maximum 800 people outside Every organization has specific rules. Check the website."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716080426/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/)" Belgium,BEL,20200714,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No changes ""Each person can meet a maximum of 15 different people per week. Meet outside. Can't you meet outside? Air well: open the window. Do you do something in a group (for example at a restaurant, on a trip or at your home)? Do this with a maximum of 15 people."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716080426/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/)" Belgium,BEL,20200716,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Despite the goal to have comprehensive contact tracing (the policy level is kept at 2), media reports and experts point at the inadequacies of the current system. For example Niel Hens, professor of biostatistics at UAntwerp and UHasselt and a member of the expert group: ""We have been saying for weeks that it is crucial to map clusters. That system must be there. But we therefore conclude that it still does not work. "" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716110242/https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20200716_93727196) ""The criticism of the contact detection is correct. That is the view of Erika Vlieghe, infectiologist and chair of the GEES expert group."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716110719/https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20200716_92381956)" Belgium,BEL,20200717,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The overall situation has not changed and the overall level is kept at 3-Ban because ""Travel to Belgium from third countries (= non-EU or Schengen countries): Non-essential travel to Belgium is prohibited."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200720043942/https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/NL/Gidsvandeprocedures/Pages/Reizen%20naar%20Belgi%C3%AB.aspx) In addition ""Travel to Belgium from areas marked as red zones on the FPS Foreign Affairs website are prohibited."" This list is updated regularly (http://web.archive.org/web/20200720044550/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/nl) " Belgium,BEL,20200717,E1: Income support,2,0,"Note that the extended measures due to Corona are likely to expire on 31 August 2020 ""From 13.03.2020 to 31.08.2020, a smooth application of the concept of “force majeure” will be accepted and all situations of temporary unemployment due to the coronavirus can be considered temporary unemployment due to force majeure, even if, for example, there are still work is possible on certain days."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200720051623/https://www.rva.be/nl/documentatie/infoblad/t2)" Belgium,BEL,20200718,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Measures are reverted to 1-Narrow as the protections against evictions and cutting off utilities now also expired in the last region, Flanders, where such measures were in place until 17 July 2020. (Note that evictions cannot be executed in Brussels until 31 August 2020) (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200720045359/https://www.vlaanderen.be/vlaamse-maatregelen-tijdens-de-coronacrisis/vlaamse-coronamaatregelen-rond-wonen-en-energie) As of 18 July 2020, ""narrow"" measures are still in place and include (see for a good overview http://web.archive.org/web/20200720050052/https://www.armoedebestrijding.be/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/200703-overzicht-covid-19-NL-DEF.pdf) (1) Evictions, rent and morgages -Federal: ""Payment deferral charter mortgage loan"" (Extended until 31 December 2020) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716081226/https://www.febelfin.be/nl/consumenten/artikel/charter-betalingsuitstel-hypothecair-krediet) -Flanders: ""Borrowers of mortgage loans with the Flemish Housing Fund can defer payment for a period of 6 months until the end of October 2020 at the latest."" -Wallonia: availability of loans at 0% interest to pay rent (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716083148/http://luttepauvrete.wallonie.be/actualites/covid-19-difficult%C3%A9s-ou-impossibilit%C3%A9-de-paiement-de-votre-loyer) -Brussels: ""Until August 31, 2020, any material eviction is prohibited."" (2) Deferral of taxes -Federal: extra payment deferral of income taxes for 2019 of 2 months still in place... however, this will become less relevant as time goes on (http://web.archive.org/web/20200713213238/https://financien.belgium.be/nl/Actueel/18-03-2020-coronavirus-bijkomende-steunmaatregelen) (3) Other loans -Federal: ""law ... obliges consumer credit lenders to temporarily, free of charge, repay a loan or install credit, during the period between May 1 and July 31, 2020, but also extend the zeroing period in case of allow credit openings for a maximum term of 3 months."" " Belgium,BEL,20200721,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"A meeting of the federal security council of 23 July 2020 confirmed that, despite an increase in the number of daily infections, there will be no changes and that the ""bubble of 15 people"" is maintained: each person can meet a maximum of 15 different people per week. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200723190910/https://crisiscentrum.be/nl/news/crisisbeheer/lokale-en-nationale-aanpak-om-de-heropflakkering-van-het-coronavirus-af-te-remmen) Note that, locally, some stricter rules will come into force: E.g. in the city of Antwerp, as of 25 June 2020, ""there will be a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people if this happens outside the strict family context or if the distance rules are not respected."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200722172315/https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20200722_95119103)" Belgium,BEL,20200725,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As of 25 July 2020, the province of Antwerp, especially hit by an increase in infections, instated local stronger restrictions on gatherings. ""Across the province, the social bubble is reduced to 10 regular contacts for the next four weeks."" (compare to the federal restriction of 15 contacts per week) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727071149/https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2020/07/25/liveblog-zaterdag-25-juli-2020/) Despite this local restriction, the overall level is documented at 3G as there are no local restrictions below 11 people and no area that allows gatherings of over 100 people." Belgium,BEL,20200725,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"On 23 July 2020 the national security council decided that the requirement to wear a mask is extended as of 25 July 2020 to ""-markets, flea markets and fairs -shopping streets and in all busy places (private or public) as determined by the local authorities -all public buildings for the parts that are accessible to the public -catering establishments, except when people are sitting at the table"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830121246/https://www.belgium.be/nl/nieuws/2020/beslissingen_van_de_nationale_veiligheidsraad_van_23_juli_2020) At the local level, the definition of what constitutes an area where a mask needs to be worn differs. Some examples are: -Brussels: in 3 shopping areas (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727070248/https://www.brussel.be/mondmasker-verplicht-nieuwe-maatregelen) -Knokke-Heist (tourist town on coast): everywhere (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727070503/https://www.knokke-heist.be/nieuws/2020-vr-24-jul-mondmasker-verplicht-op-volledige-grondgebied-van-knokke-heist-vanaf-zaterdag) -Genk (small town): in the center (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727070009/https://www.genk.be/verplicht-mondmaskers-in-genk-centrum-en-op-evenementen) H6=3T as some municipalities require a mask in all ""streets"" at all times over the entire territory of the municipality (see the example of Knokke-Heist above). " Belgium,BEL,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Due to an increase in the daily infection rates and the R-value in the province of Antwerp, the governor of the province of Antwerp requested not to visit the province or to leave the province to avoid the new restrictions. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200728063436/https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2020/07/28/antwerpen-de-getroffen-maatregelen-op-een-rij/)" Belgium,BEL,20200729,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"At the federal level, working from home is strongly encouraged again (http://web.archive.org/web/20200729105618/https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20200729_91848859) and some specific sectors (night-clubs and dance-clubs) are still closed (which was coded as 2G). In addition, due to an increase in the daily infection rates and the R-value in the province of Antwerp, the governor of the province of Antwerp decided that working from home is compulsory unless absolutely impossible. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200728062425/https://www.gva.be/cnt/dmf20200727_97458233/overzicht-deze-bijkomende-maatregelen-worden-genomen-in-de-provincie-antwerpen) To reflect the compulsory working from home, coding 3T was chosen, although this might not reflect the situation in Antwerpen well as many customer-facing businesses (such as restaurants or shops that are ""non essential"") are still open under specific hygiene conditions. It is therefore debatable whether 2G or 3T reflects the current situation best. " Belgium,BEL,20200729,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"At the federal level, the maximal size of events has been reduced to 100 indoors and 200 outdoors. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200729105618/https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20200729_91848859) Due to an increase in the daily infection rates and the R-value in the province of Antwerp, the governor of the province of Antwerp decided: -in the city of Antwerp and its suburbs: all events and parties are strictly forbidden (http://web.archive.org/web/20200728062425/https://www.gva.be/cnt/dmf20200727_97458233/overzicht-deze-bijkomende-maatregelen-worden-genomen-in-de-provincie-antwerpen)" Belgium,BEL,20200729,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"At the federal level the social bubble has been restricted to 5 people, fixed for the next 4 weeks: ""A family may allow five more people into its social bubble for the next four weeks, not including children. And above all: that bubble should remain the same for the next four weeks."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200729105618/https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20200729_91848859) C4=4G is chosen as a family of e.g. 2 people can only meet with 5 other fixed people implying a restriction on gatherings of fewer than 10 people. Gatherings of up to a maximum 10 people are possible in case social distancing / face masks are used." Belgium,BEL,20200729,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Due to an increase in the daily infection rates and the R-value in the province of Antwerp, the governor of the province of Antwerp decided: -in the entire province: --there is a curfew from 23:30 to 06:00 --team sports are forbidden over 18 years, contact sports are forbidden --working from home is compulsory unless absolutely impossible and recommended to stay home as much as possible (http://web.archive.org/web/20200728062425/https://www.gva.be/cnt/dmf20200727_97458233/overzicht-deze-bijkomende-maatregelen-worden-genomen-in-de-provincie-antwerpen) This is coded as 2T as the FAQs state ""Code curfews as a 2""" Belgium,BEL,20200729,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Effective as of 29 July 2020, the ""social bubble"" has been reduced to family living together and a fixed group of 5 people (fixed until the end of August and then extended until the end of September). (see C4 entries for details and references) In addition the federal regulations state: ""The safety distance remains valid, except for people within the same household or social bubble, for children up to and including 12 years of age and for people with closer contact. Anyone who cannot respect the safety distance must wear a face mask"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200728212623/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/) The combination of the very small and fixed social bubble (family + 5) as of 29 July 2020 and the requirement to wear a mask when social distancing (1.5m) cannot be respected, indicates that H6=3G is most appropriate as of 29 July 2020 as this situation satisfies the condition ""Required in all situations when social distancing not possible"" with a very narrow exception. " Belgium,BEL,20200730,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Several towns in the province of West-Vlaanderen have taken measures that are stricter than the federal norm (http://web.archive.org/web/20200730080158/https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20200729_96684922) So the overall picture gets more complicated: -federally: at most 100 people indoors and 200 outdoors (and specific rules on top depending on the kind of event) -certain towns in West-Vlaanderen: events with at most 100 people, need permission, mask must be worn -province of Antwerp: all events and parties are forbidden" Belgium,BEL,20200731,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The category of people who can get tested is broader than only people with symptoms but it is NOT the case that tests are generally available. Therefore H2=2 still seems most appropriate. A recent press article describes the conditions that must be fulfilled to be eligible for a test as follows: ""At the moment, not just anyone can get tested. Only people with a code from a contact locator or who have been referred by a GP can do this ... A test will not be refunded if a patient is not covered by Sciensano's procedural guidelines, but in principle the doctor should not perform that test."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200731141101/https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20200731_94091288) The ""Sciensano procedural guidelines"" define the conditions for a test in more detail: -""possible cases"" based on symptoms -or ""confirmed cases"" -or people who had ""high-risk contacts"" or returned from an orange or red area In addition, in case there is sufficient capacity: -patients before starting hospital stay -new inhabitants of retirement homes (http://web.archive.org/web/20200731141715/https://covid-19.sciensano.be/sites/default/files/Covid19/COVID-19_Case%20definition_Testing_NL.pdf) " Belgium,BEL,20200803,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The overall situation has not changed: ""Travel to Belgium from third countries (= countries not belonging to the EU or Schengen): Non-essential travel to Belgium is prohibited."" In addition for people who do return from certain areas a quarantine is obliged or recommended. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200803120405/https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/NL/Gidsvandeprocedures/Pages/Reizen%20naar%20Belgi%C3%AB.aspx) " Belgium,BEL,20200806,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The city of Antwerp has built a test-village to increase the testing capacity. However, even here, tests are not generally available but a condition to get tested is ""You were contacted by a government contact investigator and you were given an activation code for a Covid-19 test."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200806234616/https://testcovid.be/) So the conditions are broader than H2=2 but are not H2=3, therefore H2=2 is kept. " Belgium,BEL,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Due to a heat-wave, the curfew in Antwerp is not enforced as of 7 August 2020, therefore it is best to return to 1T as only a ""recommendation to stay home"" is left in the province of Antwerp at this point. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200808114710/https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2020/08/07/avondklok-in-antwerpen-niet-gehandhaafd-tijdens-hittegolf-gebr/) " Belgium,BEL,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"In the coastal town of Knokke-Heist: ""Mayor Lippens of Knokke-Heist calls for not coming to the coast this weekend"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200809112620/https://myprivacy.dpgmedia.be/?siteKey=Uqxf9TXhjmaG4pbQ&callbackUrl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.hln.be%2fprivacy-wall%2faccept%3fredirectUri%3d%2fnieuws%2fburgemeester-lippens-van-knokke-heist-roept-op-om-dit-weekend-niet-naar-de-kust-te-komen-antwerpse-avondklok-tijdelijk-niet-gehandhaafd-wegens-hittegolf%7ea33d4486%2f)" Belgium,BEL,20200809,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As of 9 August 2020 and until further notice, the coastal towns of Knokke-Heist and Blankenberge do not allow entry from people without a valid reason (residents, overnight tourists or people who work in the city are still allowed entry but other tourists cannot enter these areas any more) ""Knokke-Heist and Blankenberge banned day trippers, also elsewhere measures against overrun"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200809113050/https://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20200809_91978057) " Belgium,BEL,20200812,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous coding: 1T FOR PRIMARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION: NO CHANGE (""0"") PRIMARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION: 30 June 2020 was the last day of school before the Summer recess. The regions (Flemish/French speaking) are now making plans in what form to restart schools in September. The approach is coordinated and similar on both language communities. The scenarios and measures are based on the actual Corona incidence in 4 ""phases"": green, yellow, orange, red. The assumption is that the new school year will start on September 1st in phase ""yellow"", meaning all schools are open and all students are taught but distancing rules apply. For Flanders: http://web.archive.org/web/20200813061033/https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nl/coronavirus For the Federation Wallonia-Brussels: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719022629/http://www.enseignement.be/index.php?page=28294 FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: NO CHANGE (""1T"") The overall distancing measures have led many universities to close some of their activities until the beginning of the next academic year (21 September). Universities define their own local policies. For example, at Ghent University: ""This means that all lessons and practicals are replaced by alternative (digital) teaching and learning activities. Educational activities that cannot be organized at a distance are suspended. In other words, students are no longer allowed access to Ghent University buildings, even when they are accompanied by a Ghent University staff member."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200813055812/https://www.ugent.be/en/news-events/coronavirus-updates.htm) For example, UCLouvain switched on 29 July 2020 to ""Orange Code"" meaning ""Telework is recommended wherever possible and is introduced in accordance with arrangements established by the line manager."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200813061632/https://uclouvain.be/en/discover/news/news-coronavirus.html) Coding review 1G, per new definition, since all levels will be open after summer vacation from 1st September but with COVID safety alterations. " Belgium,BEL,20200812,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Downgraded to 2G as of 12 August 2020 because the special measures in the province of Antwerpen (causing 3T) were relaxed from ""Telework will be mandatory, except when this is completely impossible or undesirable due to the nature of the activity and function."" to ""Telework is still the rule except when it is disproportionately difficult or undesirable given the nature of the activity and position of employees."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200813062601/https://www.cathyberx.be/taken-en-bevoegdheden/veiligheid/corona/maatregelen-provincie-antwerpen.html) 2G is kept because certain sectors (including dance-clubs) remain closed in the entire country, this is unchanged. " Belgium,BEL,20200812,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Although detailed regulations have changed a bit (mostly in the direction of more flexibility) the overall status stays unchanged at 2G because FEDERALLY: organised events are restricted to 100 persons inside, 200 outside with additional specific rules (http://web.archive.org/web/20200813063215/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/) LOCALLY: many areas have imposed stricter rules e.g. in the entire province of Antwerp ""All public events, other than professionally organized public events to which an approved sector protocol (sectorgidscultuur.be) applies and / or public events that apparently and demonstrably meet the same conditions according to the municipal safety cell, are prohibited."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200813062601/https://www.cathyberx.be/taken-en-bevoegdheden/veiligheid/corona/maatregelen-provincie-antwerpen.html)" Belgium,BEL,20200812,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"As of 12 August 2020, the curfew in the province of Antwerpen is enforced with a smaller window 1:30-5:00 (the intention is to avoid partying during the night...) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200813062601/https://www.cathyberx.be/taken-en-bevoegdheden/veiligheid/corona/maatregelen-provincie-antwerpen.html) " Belgium,BEL,20200812,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The measures taken in certain coastal towns ended on 12 August 2020. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200813063839/https://www.tijd.be/politiek-economie/belgie/algemeen/dagjestoeristen-vanaf-woensdag-weer-welkom-in-knokke-heist/10244578.html) Moving to ""0"" as the recommendation made by the governor of the province of Antwerp on 28 July 2020 has not been repeated since and are not documented on an official government web-site." Belgium,BEL,20200820,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous coding 1T The National Security Council of 20 August 2020 confirmed the strategy as documented: ""All pupils will therefore be able to return to school, at all levels of education, on the basis of the “code yellow” issued by the communities. As a reminder, code yellow means that the virus is still present and active, but the situation is under control. This system will allow for a normal school week consisting of five days, provided certain health measures are respected, such as pupils over 12 years of age and teachers being required to wear a face mask, and the suspension of certain extracurricular activities in secondary education. In addition to this system that applies to everyone, in municipalities experiencing peaks of infected people, the Ministers of Education can decide to move to code orange. Under that colour code, certain changes are made, such as a reduced number of school days for the third through sixth years of secondary education. Parents, children and teachers will be informed by the schools. For higher education institutions, as the academic year starts later, consultations are still underway to harmonise the rules that will apply to student campuses."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200820192622/https://www.sophiewilmes.be/en/managing-the-health-situation-start-of-the-school-year-for-all-and-outlook/) Coding review 1G, per new definition, since all levels will be open after summer vacation from 1st September but with COVID safety alterations. " Belgium,BEL,20200820,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The National Security Council of 20 August 2020 decided ""From the 1st of September and for a period of one month: the maximum number of people admitted to public events – sporting events, theatres, cultural activities, places of worship, conference centres or auditoriums – will be extended to 200 people indoors and 400 people outdoors. Wearing a face mask is still mandatory as well as respecting the safety rules and protocols. To provide for more flexibility to professionals – provided safety rules are respected – this rule may be deviated from after consulting with the mayor and provided the competent ministers approve."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200820192622/https://www.sophiewilmes.be/en/managing-the-health-situation-start-of-the-school-year-for-all-and-outlook/)" Belgium,BEL,20200820,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The National Security Council of 20 August 2020 extended the existing measures: ""From the 1st of September and for a period of one month: the social bubble of 5 people – i.e. people with whom citizens have close contact – will continue to apply, under the same conditions as in August. Contacts with other people while respecting the safety distance are still limited to 10 people at a time."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200820192622/https://www.sophiewilmes.be/en/managing-the-health-situation-start-of-the-school-year-for-all-and-outlook/) " Belgium,BEL,20200827,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Local measures in the province of Antwerpen ended as of 27 August 2020. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200829093149/https://www.cathyberx.be/taken-en-bevoegdheden/veiligheid/corona.html) 2G is kept because certain sectors (including dance-clubs) remain closed in the entire country, this is unchanged." Belgium,BEL,20200827,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Local measures in Antwerpen ended as of 27 August 2020. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200829093149/https://www.cathyberx.be/taken-en-bevoegdheden/veiligheid/corona.html) The overall status stays unchanged at 2G because FEDERALLY: organised events are restricted to 100 persons inside, 200 outside with additional specific rules (http://web.archive.org/web/20200813063215/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/) " Belgium,BEL,20200827,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Local measures in the province of Antwerpen ended as of 27 August 2020. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200829093149/https://www.cathyberx.be/taken-en-bevoegdheden/veiligheid/corona.html)" Belgium,BEL,20200830,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The conditions that led to H6=3G as of 29 July 2020 have not changed: -""The safety distance remains valid, except for people within the same household or social bubble, for children up to and including 12 years of age and for people with closer contact. Anyone who cannot respect the safety distance must wear a face mask"" -The social bubble is extremely restricted: 5 people fixed since 29 July 202 and presumably until the end of September. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830123928/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/) " Belgium,BEL,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous coding 1T PRIMARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION: Schools have restarted on 1 September 2020 For Flanders: ""Full education (mainstream and special primary and secondary, higher, adult and part-time arts education) starts in pandemic phase yellow with great vigilance. Only in municipalities where the pandemic situation is acute can a switch be made to the orange phase."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200902212237/https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nl/coronavirus) Phase yellow: face-to-face education 5 days per week Phase orange: presence reduced by 50% in secondary schools, but no school closures For the Federation Wallonia-Brussels: ""In consultation with the experts from the Deconfinement Group (GEES), it was decided that the 2020/2021 school year will take place in code yellow, at all levels (nursery, primary, secondary education) but by imposing increased vigilance and a few adjustments."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200902213249/http://www.enseignement.be/index.php?page=28294) Currently all schools are in phase ""yellow"". As school closures are not planned (not even in phase orange), this would lead to C1=0. FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: NO CHANGE (""1T"") Coding review 1G, per new definition, since all levels will be open after summer vacation from 1st September but with COVID safety alterations. " Belgium,BEL,20200901,E1: Income support,2,0,"Note that some of the Corona-specific additional measures ended on 2020-08-31: ""From 13.03.2020 to 31.08.2020, a flexible application of the concept of “force majeure” is accepted and all situations of temporary unemployment due to the coronavirus can be regarded as temporary unemployment due to force majeure, even if, for example, work can be done on certain days. This flexible scheme ended on 31.08.2020, except for the exceptionally hard-hit sectors and companies, which can still invoke the scheme until 31.12.2020"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200917084809/https://www.rva.be/nl/documentatie/infoblad/t2) Given that: 1) the measures stay in place for ""the exceptionally hard-hit sectors and companies"" until 2020-12-31 2) the general mechanism of unemployment insurance and temporary unemployment stays in place (independently of Corona) Therefore it seems best to keep E1=2F until the expected expiration of the Corona-specific extensions on 2020-12-31 " Belgium,BEL,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Schools restarted on 1 September 2020. Masks also need to be worn by adults and students over the age of 12 (http://web.archive.org/web/20200902212745/https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nl/coronamaatregelen-informatie-voor-scholen). H6 stays at 3G (see the entry on 29 July for an explanation why)" Belgium,BEL,20200917,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous coding 1T PRIMARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION: Schools have restarted on 1 September 2020 (see entry on Sept 1st) On Sept 1st all schools started in phase ""yellow"". In case of new cases, teachers or students in close contact need to go in quarantine (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200917082806/https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nl/coronacijfers-clb in Flanders) but entire schools are not closed. There is no central site listing exactly what schools or regions moved from ""yellow"" to ""orange"" (implying a reduction in presence in secondary schools to 50%). FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Higher eduction will restart on 21 September 2020 (regular end of the Summer recess). Most schools will restart in code ""yellow"" (50% of capacity of lecture halls can be used) but some of the large universities (three of the five universities in Flanders -- Gent, Antwerp, Hasselt) took the unilateral decision to start in code ""orange"" (only 20% of the capacity of lecture halls can be used; much education will take place on-line) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200917081927/https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2020/09/16/universiteiten-starten-academiejaar-in-code-oranje/) OVERALL ASSESSMENT NOW: 1T (as the restriction to 20% of capacity seems so close to an actual closure; it might make sense to increase to 2T when universities on 21 September...) Coding review 1G, per new definition, since all levels will be open after summer vacation from 1st September but with COVID safety alterations. " Belgium,BEL,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"unchanged because ""Discotheques or night clubs are not yet allowed to open."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200917083518/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/)" Belgium,BEL,20200917,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"unchanged because ""Major events (such as festivals) are not allowed."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200917083518/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/)" Belgium,BEL,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"unchanged because ""Each family (or everyone who lives together) can meet with a maximum of 5 people. These must always be the same persons."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200917083518/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/)" Belgium,BEL,20200917,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"unchanged because ""You can travel freely."" (in Belgium) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200917083518/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/nl/faq/)" Belgium,BEL,20200917,C8: International travel controls,3,,"unchanged because ""3) Travelling to Belgium from a third country (a country that is not a member of the EU nor of the Schengen area): Non-essential travels to Belgium are prohibited. However, these restrictions are not applicable to nationals of EU and Schengen Member States and to third country nationals in possession of a valid residence permit issued by a Schengen State or a valid D visa. Exceptions are also made for people with an essential function or need. "" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200917084144/https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/EN/Pages/Travel-to-Belgium.aspx)" Belgium,BEL,20200918,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917084809/https://www.rva.be/nl/documentatie/infoblad/t2" Belgium,BEL,20200918,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated website for public information to government responses to covid-19 is still available. http://web.archive.org/web/20200929015338/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/ " Belgium,BEL,20200923,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On the 23rd of September the National Security Council launched the Risk Management Strategy. There was no mention of reopening of nightclubs. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928202006/https://www.premier.be/en/launch-risk-management-strategy-accountability-citizens " Belgium,BEL,20200923,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 23rd September the NSC introduced Phase 3 of the coronavirus strategy - Risk Management. For events with an audience, the current rules will continue to apply until the protocols are changed - Major events (such as festivals) are still not allowed." Belgium,BEL,20200923,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 23rd September the NSC introduced Phase 3 of the coronavirus strategy - Risk Management. For events, a difference is now made between private and professional events. The maximum number of guests is 10 for private gatherings. There will be no limit on the maximum number of guests allowed for Professionally organised events, however, the all rules that apply to the hospitality industry cover must be followed. There should be a maximum of ten people on a table and dancing not allowed. For events with an audience, the current rules will continue to apply until the protocols are changed - the limit remains on 200 people for indoor events, and 400 for outdoor ones. " Belgium,BEL,20200923,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On 23rd September the Prime Minister announced that with regard to testing, a series of decisions have been taken in this area: 1) To increase the testing capacity of existing triage centres and establishing new screening points. The federated entities are currently working on it; 2) A call-centre will be set up to group all questions in a single point of information and to reduce the burden on general practitioners; 3) To set up a platform to book appointments and dispatch requests to the available centres. 4) To lighten the administrative burden on doctors, a ""Corona doctor's note"" will be created in mid-October for certain asymptomatic cases - such as people returning from their holidays 5) patients can be encouraged to consult their test results online, in particular via the Cozo system or masanté.be. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928202006/https://www.premier.be/en/launch-risk-management-strategy-accountability-citizens " Belgium,BEL,20200923,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The press release by the Prime Minister on the 23rd of September stated that the Coronalert mobile application will be launched on September 30 for tracing and a press conference will be held with all the information about the application. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928202006/https://www.premier.be/en/launch-risk-management-strategy-accountability-citizens" Belgium,BEL,20200923,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On 23rd September the NSC introduced Phase 3 of the coronavirus strategy - Risk Management. Face masks must still be worn when safety distances cannot be guaranteed. However, as of 1 October wearing face masks will no longer be mandatory outdoors, except in very busy areas where safety distance cannot be maintained (as determined by local authorities) and in specific indoor areas such as on public transport, in shops or in cinemas, regardless of how busy they are. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928202006/https://www.premier.be/en/launch-risk-management-strategy-accountability-citizens" Belgium,BEL,20200924,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"There are Economic aids and measures available: GENERAL 1) Corona - Aid Measures - December Advance VAT 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200928221455/https://financien.belgium.be/nl/Actueel/corona-steunmaatregelen-decembervoorschot-btw-2020 2) For the 2019 or 2020 tax year related to a financial year that closed in the period from March 13, 2019 to July 31, 2020, a company can claim a temporary exemption from all or part of the result of the taxable period. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928221900/https://financien.belgium.be/nl/Actueel/aanvraag-tot-vrijstelling-voor-toekomstige-verliezen-carry-back Flanders 1) Companies that cannot conclude a financing agreement due to a lack of guarantees can have up to 75% of the credit commitments guaranteed by the Flemish government through the guarantee scheme. This will run until the end of 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200929000035/https://www.vlaio.be/nl/subsidies-financiering/subsidiedatabank/waarborg-coronacrisis-corona-uitbreiding 2) Payment deferment and corporate credit guarantee scheme. http://web.archive.org/web/20200929000412/https://www.vlaio.be/nl/subsidies-financiering/subsidiedatabank/betalingsuitstel-en-garantieregeling-ondernemingskredieten 3) The event sector was badly affected by the corona virus, various specific measures were created for this sector. http://web.archive.org/web/20200929000826/https://www.vlaio.be/nl/subsidies-financiering/subsidiedatabank/steun-eventsector-coronavirus BRUSSELS 1) Several support measures have been taken at the regional and municipal level to minimize the economic impact of the coronavirus. https://archive.st/archive/2020/9/www.brussels.be/v1n3/www.brussels.be/index.html WALLONIA 1) 40,000 Wallonia households will be able to benefit from assistance on their energy bill. This decision aims to provide financial assistance to households that have been most affected by loss of income related to the pandemic and who are having difficulty meeting their energy bills. https://archive.st/archive/2020/9/www.wallonie.be/lbqi/www.wallonie.be/fr/actualites/covid-19-40000-menages-wallons-pourront-beneficier-dune-aide-sur-leur-facture-denergie.html 2) The Wallonia Government has decided to grant direct intervention in the loss of income for companies which are still fully affected by the impact of health measures. The people and companies concerned may receive compensation up to 15% of the turnover generated during the 3rd quarter of 2019. https://archive.st/archive/2020/9/www.wallonie.be/vypt/www.wallonie.be/fr/actualites/indemnites-covid-19-une-nouvelle-aide-complementaire.html " Belgium,BEL,20200925,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 23rd September the Prime Minister announced that for people returning from vacation: As of Friday, 25th September, going to the red zone will be strongly discouraged and but no longer forbidden. Travellers returning from orange zones will no longer be tested. Travellers returning from red zones will have to self-quarantine from the 1st day of their return and will need to be tested on the 5th day. This obligation does not apply if people complete a self-assessment document which, after analysis, authorises them to do so. These instructions do not apply to people who spend less than 48 hours in a red zone, such as cross-border workers. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928202006/https://www.premier.be/en/launch-risk-management-strategy-accountability-citizens" Belgium,BEL,20200927,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1," http://Although, The National Security Council (NSC) lifted the obligation to wear a mask out of doors at all times On 23rd September, The government of Brussels region has introduced variant measures of its own which are more strict. From 1st October, It will be compulsory to have a mask covering the nose and the mouth on oneself at all times , to be able to put it on as soon as one arrives in a compulsory wearing zone. Outside these areas, wearing a mask is strongly recommended as soon as the situation does not allow physical distancing to be respected. It will also be compulsory to wear the mask covering the nose and mouth in shopping areas and around schools ; these zones and the hours of application of the wearing obligation will be fixed, for each municipality, by the mayors. web.archive.org/web/20200929022021/https://rudivervoort.brussels/news_/la-cellule-de-crise-provinciale-decide-de-nouvelles-mesures-pour-enrayer-la-progression-des-contaminations-en-region-bruxelloise/" Belgium,BEL,20200930,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous coding 1T ""Nurseries are open. Your nursery will contact you with more information. All pupils can return to school. Your school will give you more information about the academic year."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010013257if_/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_6 Coding review 1G, per new definition, since all levels will be open after summer vacation from 1st September but with COVID safety alterations. " Belgium,BEL,20200930,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20200930,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"It appears that public events are permitted with restrictions. ""For official events, such as village fetes, sports competitions or cultural exhibitions, there will be a maximum number of people allowed to attend. a maximum of 200 people inside and 400 people outside. Each organisation has specific rules. Check the website"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010013257if_/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_6" Belgium,BEL,20200930,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""You can meet with whoever you want. Always keep a distance of 1.5 metres or wear a mouth mask. You may have close contact with a maximum of 5 and the same people. It is not necessary to keep a distance of 1.5 meters. Children under 12 years old should not be counted among these 5 people. You can meet in a group of maximum 10 people. Children under 12 years old should not be counted among these 10 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010013257/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/" Belgium,BEL,20200930,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""In Belgium You are allowed to move around freely. If you are using public transport (bus, tram or train) and are you older than 12 years of age, wear a face mask or a scarf covering your mouth and nose."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010013257if_/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_6" Belgium,BEL,20200930,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20200930,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""In Belgium You are allowed to move around freely. If you are using public transport (bus, tram or train) and are you older than 12 years of age, wear a face mask or a scarf covering your mouth and nose."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010013257if_/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_6" Belgium,BEL,20200930,C8: International travel controls,3,,"A ban on certain countries still applies. However Belgium has eased its travel restrictions on some ""red"" countries. ""Click on the country or region where you are staying to find out what the conditions are when you return to Belgium. These are the possibilities : A COVID test and a quarantine are mandatory; A COVID test and a quarantine are recommended; A COVID test and a quarantine are not mandatory on return to Belgium. Transit is possible, by any means of transport, without conditions or measures upon arrival in Belgium, including travel through red zones. If you have any questions regarding the Passenger Locator Form, the COVID-19 test and the quarantine obligation in Belgium, please contact the FPS Public Health on 0800 14 689 or send an e-mail to info.coronavirus@health.fgov.be(link is external)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010014221/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en ""On September 25, a ban on travel to countries or regions with high infection rates, or 'Red Zones', was replaced by strong discouragement not to travel to these areas. Arrivals from these areas must take a COVID-19 test on arrival and quarantine for seven days, before taking a second test. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010014144/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/386701/belgium-authorities-to-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-from-october-9-update-24" Belgium,BEL,20200930,E1: Income support,2,0,""" A reinsurance scheme for short-term trade credit insurance, and other socio-economic measures further support these efforts. In June, measures have been adopted to extend existing support schemes until August or end-2020, provide additional support to hard-hit sectors and vulnerable groups, and extend and modify the bank guarantee scheme to improve access, in particular for SMEs"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010012240/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belgium,BEL,20200930,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""In parallel with the modification to the bank loan guarantee scheme, the debt service moratorium on bank loans has been extended to end-December 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010012240/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belgium,BEL,20200930,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20200930,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20200930,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20200930,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""On September 23, the government largely eased restrictions, despite a recent increase in reported cases in the country. Individuals displaying COVID-19 symptoms, or people who have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, will be required to self-isolate for seven days. On October 1, face coverings were no longer required in crowded outdoor public spaces unless specifically directed by local authorities. Face masks still have to be worn in shops, cinemas, public transport, and other enclosed public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010014144/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/386701/belgium-authorities-to-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-from-october-9-update-24" Belgium,BEL,20201001,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"""Since Thursday 1 October 2020, wearing a face mask is mandatory in Brussels when it is not possible to respect the safety distance. Next measures apply in the Brussels Capital Region: obligation to always have a face mask with you wearing a mask is compulsory in all cases when it is impossible for its holder to respect the safety distances"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010014418/https://www.brussels.be/face-mask-brussels" Belgium,BEL,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Local authorities in Brussels have announced that bars and cafes in the capital will be forced to close for one month from Thursday, October 8, following a surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the city. New restrictions mean that those in the city will also be prohibited from drinking alcohol outdoors. Brussels has seen some of the highest rates of COVID-19 infections in Europe in recent weeks, with 502 cases per 100,000 residents recorded on October 7."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010013634/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/386886/belgium-bars-and-cafes-in-brussels-ordered-to-close-for-one-month-from-october-8-update-25 The government announced the implementation of new restrictions from October 9th to November 9th because of a rise in cases. One of the policies includes: ""Closing time for cafés: 11.00 p.m."" ""Teleworking is strongly recommended, multiple days a week"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010012518/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/consultation_committee_decides_stricter_measures_and_appoints_covid_19_commissioner" Belgium,BEL,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The government announced the implementation of new restrictions from October 9th to November 9th because of a rise in cases: ""Private gatherings at home: no more than four people, while complying with social distancing rules or, if that is not possible, while wearing a mask."" ""Gatherings not organised outdoors: no more than four people, except for people living under the same roof."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010012518/https://www.belgium.be/en/news/2020/consultation_committee_decides_stricter_measures_and_appoints_covid_19_commissioner" Belgium,BEL,20201011,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous coding 1T Nationally: • Nurseries are open. Your nursery will contact you with more information. • All pupils can return to school. Your school will give you more information about the academic year. • https://web.archive.org/web/20201017101748/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_6 Alterations nationally: • everyone over the age of 12 is obliged to wear a face mask or any other fabric alternative in school buildings. If this is not possible for medical reasons, a face shield can be worn. • From 1 September 2020, a maximum of 200 persons may attend lessons in an auditorium. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017101748/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#004 By province: Flanders: • A number of safety measures are in place, based on a color coding scheme (lowest level yellow, medium level orange, highest level red), and defined by school level. • E.g. for ordinary and special primary education, currently the yellow level measures are in place, these include o Extra hand hygiene o Only use paper towels o Extra venting o Social distancing o If distance can be kept, masks are not mandatory https://web.archive.org/web/20201017103105/https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nl/draaiboek-2020-2021-gewoon-en-buitengewoon-basisonderwijs • For secondary education, similar measures are in place. Notably, in line with national guidance, mask wearing is mandatory https://web.archive.org/web/20201017103411/https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nl/draaiboek-2020-2021-gewoon-secundair-onderwijs-buso-ov3-ov4-en-hbo5 • In universities, auditoriums are limited to 1 in 2 occupancy rate. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017103708/https://onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nl/draaiboek-2020-2021-universiteiten Wallonia-Brussels • Similar color coding, with addition of green stage (zero risk) • Otherwise, similar measures to Flanders, with more specific guidance around regular disinfection https://web.archive.org/web/20201017104234/http://www.enseignement.be/upload/circulaires/000000000003/FWB%20-%20Circulaire%207661%20%287914_20200713_111738%29.pdf Ostbelgien (German speaking) Similar measures to Flanders and Wallonia-Brussels https://web.archive.org/web/20201017105319/http://www.ostbelgienbildung.be/PortalData/21/Resources/downloads/coronavirus/20201016_Rundschreiben_Covid19_Bildung_und_Kinderbetreuung.pdf Coding review 1G, per new definition, since all levels will be open after summer vacation from 1st September but with COVID safety alterations. " Belgium,BEL,20201011,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in previously coded status." Belgium,BEL,20201011,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Events are allowed under strict conditions. It is compulsory to wear a face mask when required to by the protocol and in all situations where it is impossible to ensure compliance with social distancing rules. When it is not possible to wear a face mask or any fabric alternative due to medical reasons, a face shield can be worn. All these events are subject to a capacity limit: • 200 people inside; • 400 people outside. In order to limit the further spread of the virus, each event must comply with certain rules. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017101748/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_7 " Belgium,BEL,20201011,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201011,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy update" Belgium,BEL,20201011,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy update" Belgium,BEL,20201011,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy update" Belgium,BEL,20201011,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Belgium's foreign ministry website does not specifically state that travel for foreigners from certain countries is prohibited (it only defines red zones to which travel from Belgium is strongly discouraged). However, the US embassy's website for Belgium states that US citizens are NOT permitted to enter Belgium. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120105/https://be.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Belgium,BEL,20201011,E1: Income support,1,0,"Could not find confirmation that the income support was still in place in October. While the measures noted in the last coding update are still in place, they do not seem to describe a general income support of more than 50% lost salary. However, found an article about income support for cultural workers. Whether that amounts to over or under 50% of regular income is not clear from this article. It is also not entirely clear whether those cultural workers are formal or not, but I am making an assumption that they are contracted and therefore formal. So there is more than 0 income support, but I can’t find evidence for general income support. So coding as 1. https://archive.vn/Fp3at " Belgium,BEL,20201011,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy since last coding date. From the IMF description it is not clear to me whether it clarifies the distinction between narrow and broad relief. Sticking with previous coding for now." Belgium,BEL,20201011,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Belgium,BEL,20201011,H2: Testing policy,2,,"In addition to previous source, and to check whether there has been any change. checked the info service provided by the Belgian government. Continues to state that testing is available if you feel sick, came into contact with someone who has the coronavirus or return from a red zone. https://archive.vn/tovit" Belgium,BEL,20201011,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20201011,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Brussels policy remains in place." Belgium,BEL,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"COVID-19 alert level 4 goes into effect nationally 4Telework becomes the rule, for functions that lend themselves to it with respect for the continuity of the business, activities and services. https://archive.vn/22FVR#selection-485.0-489.141 Markets and small fairgrounds remain open, but consuming drinks and food is prohibited. Flea markets, brocantes and small Christmas markets are forbidden. https://archive.vn/22FVR#selection-499.0-499.154 Cafes and restaurants will be closed. This applies for a period of four weeks, and is evaluated after two weeks. Meal collection remains possible until 10 p.m. Receptions and banquets provided by a professional catering/caterer company are prohibited, except in hotels for the staying guests and coffee table at funerals (up to 40 people). https://archive.vn/22FVR#selection-509.0-511.180 " Belgium,BEL,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"COVID-19 alert level 4 goes into effect: Private meetings are limited to 4 of the same people every two weeks. https://archive.vn/22FVR " Belgium,BEL,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"COVID-19 alert level 4 goes into effect nationally Prohibition to enter public spaces between 24.00 and 5.00am, except for essential, non-procrastinating movements, such as urgent medical reasons, professional movements and commuting. https://archive.vn/22FVR#selection-531.0-531.183 " Belgium,BEL,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No change to previously coded policy" Belgium,BEL,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy (tougher restrictions announced 30 October, but only go into effect 2 November) https://archive.vn/EW4CZ " Belgium,BEL,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policies (tougher restrictions announced but only in place from 2 November)" Belgium,BEL,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy." Belgium,BEL,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy, midnight to 5am curfew remains in place nationwide. https://archive.vn/4Wju2 " Belgium,BEL,20201023,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201023,E1: Income support,2,1,"• Full-time employees are entitled to 70% of the (possibly capped) salary, regardless of the family situation. • The self-employed can also benefit from support regarding their social security contributions in the form of a reduction, delay or exemption of payment. If you are obliged to interrupt or stop your activity because of the crisis you can apply for a replacement income. • Walloon: Taxpayers will benefit from a suspension of the tax payment deadlines during the crisis. Deadlines for claims against assessment will be frozen. https://archive.vn/8a0RE " Belgium,BEL,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"• The self-employed can also benefit from support regarding their social security contributions in the form of a reduction, delay or exemption of payment. If you are obliged to interrupt or stop your activity because of the crisis you can apply for a replacement income. • Walloon: Taxpayers will benefit from a suspension of the tax payment deadlines during the crisis. Deadlines for claims against assessment will be frozen. https://archive.vn/8a0RE " Belgium,BEL,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Due to test capacity problems, new rules on quarantine (10 days) and testing of asymptomatic high-risk contacts will apply from 21/10/2020. Asymptomatic high-risk contacts are no longer routinely tested from 21/10 onwards. Only symptomatic patients get tested or those entering a care home. It appears a GP referral is needed. https://archive.vn/bBRFc " Belgium,BEL,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy, comprehensive contact tracing https://archive.vn/bBRFc https://web.archive.org/web/20201102115613/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_7 " Belgium,BEL,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No change in policy, including in Brussels where wearing of face mask remains compulsory in all public spaces https://archive.vn/mRdSN" Belgium,BEL,20201029,C1: School closing,2,0,"Flanders From 30 October: extended autumn holidays to 15 November https://archive.vn/9jjPu Wallonia-Brussels From 27 Oct: moved to red alert status. Additional safety measures are put in place (e.g. restrictions around theatre, dance, singing, reduce sharing of material to a minimum, no excursions), however schools do remain open. https://archive.vn/humEj Ostbelgien Secondary level education moved to remote education from 29 October. No in-person lectures at universities. Note for next Coder: on 9 and 10 Nov, all primary and secondary level schools remain closed https://archive.vn/qe58K " Belgium,BEL,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"• Where work can be done from home, it is now mandatory to do so. • Restaurants including cafeterias are closed. • Camping grounds are closed • Hotels and B&B remain open, but their restaurants are closed. • Non-essential shops can do home delivery, but the shops themselves are closed. • Supermarkets and markets reduce their offering to essential goods only. • Hairdressers, Massage parlours, beauty salons etc. are closed. • Agricultural businesses remain open https://archive.vn/EW4CZ " Belgium,BEL,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"• Funerals: up to 15 attendees, but no reception allowed after funeral • Places of worship open, but no services allowed. Attendance restricted to maximum 4 people. • Wedding parties not allowed, only the couple to be married and the witnesses may attend the ceremony. https://archive.vn/EW4CZ • cultural venues closed until at least 13 December https://archive.vn/bGOwD Cannot find any information that attendance rules at professional sports events have changed nationally, only that sports venues have closed in Wallonia. https://archive.vn/bGOwD#selection-1497.2-1497.50 " Belgium,BEL,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Only allowed to meet with 1 other person from outside one’s own household. Outside, up to 4 people, with 1.5 metre distance. https://archive.vn/wEK42 " Belgium,BEL,20201103,C1: School closing,2,0,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy. https://archive.vn/cP3Ws " Belgium,BEL,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201103,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201103,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No change in policy. Adding an updated source which clarifies in which cases masks have to be worn (basically public spaces with large numbers of people, in shops and other specific situations). https://archive.vn/18ueg " Belgium,BEL,20201109,E1: Income support,2,1,"In addition to previously coded policy which remains in place: a ministerial committee has approved 38 measures to ease the financial burden on businesses and the self-employed during the coronavirus crisis. They include the possibility of delaying tax payments, the extension of several tax breaks for businesses and the reopening of temporary unemployment due to force majeure for all companies. The ""droit passerelle"" monthly compensation package has been doubled for self-employed workers whose professional sector has been forced to close. https://archive.vn/ZPnZX#selection-1489.0-1489.482 " Belgium,BEL,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Social charges payments can also be deferred, with the introduction of a debt repayment plan. https://archive.vn/ZPnZX#selection-1489.482-1489.576" Belgium,BEL,20201110,C1: School closing,2,0,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change in policy Additional information: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123101656/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_7 " Belgium,BEL,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy Additional information: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123101656/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_7 " Belgium,BEL,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy. Additional clarification: Public transport users, with the exception of children up to the age of 12, are obliged to cover their mouths and noses by wearing a face mask or any other fabric alternative. This applies from the moment they enter the airport, station, at stops or on the platform, train or other means of transport organised by a public authority. If it is not possible to wear a face mask for medical reasons, a face shield can be worn. Public transport drivers are not required to cover their nose and mouth, insofar as the driver is well- isolated in a cabin on the one hand, and a poster and/or sticker indicates to users the reason why the driver is not wearing a mask on the other. This exception also applies, under the same conditions, to drivers of organised collective transport (e.g. school bus). Please consult the relevant websites for the available services of transport companies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123101656if_/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_7 " Belgium,BEL,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy, you are allowed to move around freely." Belgium,BEL,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy. Additional clarification: • Belgian nationals, citizens or residents for EU, Schengen area or the UK are allowed to travel to Belgium. • travelling to Belgium from abroad without Belgian nationality for a resident of a country outside the EU, the Schengen area and the UK is prohibited, unless the traveller is a citizen of the countries listed on the government’s foreign affairs website. • There are exceptions for people travelling for compelling reasons such as health professional travelling for work • Upon arrival in Belgium, depending on the country one is travelling from, it may be required to be tested – from 21 October to 15 November only when one has symptoms - or go into quarantine for 10 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123101656if_/https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/#id_7 " Belgium,BEL,20201110,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201110,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Belgium's coronavirus testing and quarantine rules change on 23 November. Asymptomatic people who have been in close contact with an infected person can finally get tested again. The test should be done seven days after the date of contact, and you should stay at home until you get a negative result. Keeping at 2, since this still does not mean widely available tests for anyone asymptomatic. https://archive.vn/BE0Wz#selection-1489.0-1489.322 " Belgium,BEL,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No change in policy" Belgium,BEL,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"• Classes for all levels of education will be suspended on 12 and 13 November. Classes will resume on Monday 16 November. • For secondary education, pupils in the second and third grades will switch to a maximum of 50% contact education until 1 December. We will evaluate whether going back to 100% contact education is possible again before 1 December. • For higher education, remote teaching is provided: o For first-year students: until 1 December, when they will be able to follow contact education again. o For senior citizens, at least until the end of the calendar year. • Teachers can only meet online; the same goes for teacher training courses. • No in-person teambuilding activities are allowed https://archive.vn/V0qYS#selection-571.0-631.48 " Belgium,BEL,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"https://archive.vn/V0qYS#selection-571.0-631.48" Belgium,BEL,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://archive.vn/V0qYS " Belgium,BEL,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"• Non-essential stores are open again, under strict hygiene conditions • Hairdressers, restaurants and bars remain closed https://archive.vn/sek2R https://archive.vn/4pm3D " Belgium,BEL,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The social contact rules will also remain in place during the Christmas period. Single people will be able to receive both their contacts at the same time on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to meet their psychosocial well-being. For meetings outside, the rule of four remains in force. https://archive.vn/sek2R#selection-589.0-593.56 " Belgium,BEL,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change, the curfew between midnight and 5 a.m. remains in place https://archive.vn/sek2R#selection-597.0-597.56 " Belgium,BEL,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change, but For persons who have stayed abroad for more than 48 hours and will stay in Belgium for more than 48 hours, stricter checks will be carried out on: - Completing the Passenger Locator Form - Compliance with mandatory quarantine https://archive.vn/sek2R#selection-607.0-629.36 " Belgium,BEL,20201201,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. Further clarification: a suspension of debt servicing to banks and insurers by households and companies affected by the crisis to end-December 2020. https://archive.vn/GdNv0#selection-4549.34-4557.73 " Belgium,BEL,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No policy change" Belgium,BEL,20201202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The four-person gathering rules will apply for Christmas. The social gatherings must take place outdoors, so anyone inviting guests over needs to have a garden or a backyard. One one guest chosen as a ""close contact"" can be allowed inside to use the bathroom. https://web.archive.org/web/20201215134800/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/12/02/belgium-coronavirus-christmas-bathroom/" Belgium,BEL,20201210,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201210,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No policy changes." Belgium,BEL,20201212,E1: Income support,2,1,"Belgium extends financial aid to businesses affected by coronavirus measures. The Council of Ministers approved a royal decree extending to January the doubling of financial allowance for independents affected by Covid-19 measures. In December, it covers independents in the hospitality, events, entertainment, culture, fairs, markets, travel, hairdressing and beauty sectors. The double “droit de passerelle” (transitional allowance) as the mechanism is called, grants independents without family responsibilities 2,583.40 euros per month in Covid-19 support, while those with families are eligible for 3,228.20 euros. The mechanism, which initially covered October and November, was first extended to December, and now covers the month of January, pending the implementation of a new system next year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201215140729/https://www.brusselstimes.com/news/belgium-all-news/145101/belgium-doubles-financial-allowance-for-independents-affected-by-covid-19-measures/" Benin,BEN,20200201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"It seems like screening started sometime very early in February. On February 11 2020, a ministerial delegation accompanied by UN representatives visited the Cardinal Bernardin GANTIN international airport in Cotonou. The objective of this presence at one of the main gateways to the national territory was to observe the effectiveness of the measures taken by the Government to protect the populations against Coronavirus. The guided visit made it possible to be convinced of the entire system in place to identify potential suspect cases and organise effective treatment. During the visit, the delegation was able to appreciate the communication tools put in place at the airport, the hand washing device using hydro-alcoholic gel, the thermal cameras installed at the Hall and lounge level and the isolation room for the rapid treatment of identified potential suspect. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511044214/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/504/epidemie-de-coronavirus-une-delegation-ministerielle-a-laeroport-de-cotonou-pour-apprecier-le-dispositif/" Benin,BEN,20200222,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"For example, the National Director of Public Health, Dr Liamidi SALAMI, presented a global communication on the current situation, the various measures taken by the Government to prevent the spread of the virus and the seven key measures to be observed by each citizen. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511035929/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/515/prevention-contre-coronavirus-les-promoteurs-touristiques-et-hoteliers-sapproprient-le-dispositif-de-riposte/" Benin,BEN,20200301,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government posters on best practice regarding hygiene. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511035054/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/529/coronavirus-point-des-mesures-prises-par-le-gouvernement/ " Benin,BEN,20200307,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"For example, following the first case in Togo (who had travelled through Benin), a SitRep was initiated i.e a report situation which allows us to trace the whole circuit and identify all the contacts. So, we already had the telephone contacts of the parents in Benin and we are in the process of locating them all because we have to trace them all and trace all the contacts they may have had also in order to proceed to quarantine and monitoring for 14 days to make sure they are not also developing the disease. This is done and all the rapid intervention teams that we have at the Atlantic and Littoral level have already been deployed and are hard at work to fully finalise the identification of all these contact cases. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511041051/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/541/coronavirus-point-de-la-situation-au-benin/" Benin,BEN,20200308,H2: Testing policy,1,,"With the first isolation and care centre, people suspected of being infected with the virus will be examined. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605184432/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/542/coronavirus-zoom-sur-le-premier-centre-disolement-et-de-prise-en-charge-au-benin./" Benin,BEN,20200310,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Persons entering Benin who are coming from countries affected by COVID-19 (including countries with only a single case of COVID-19) must identify themselves by calling the COVID-19 hotline (+229 95 36 11 07 or +229 51 04 00 00). Such persons must self-isolate for a period of 14 days and may be subject to additional screening and/or relocation to a quarantine facility. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605165523/https://bj.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-cotonou-benin-2/" Benin,BEN,20200316,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The government of Benin has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. When passengers arrive in Benin from a country affected by the COVID-19 Coronavirus epidemic, they are expected to self-isolate/quarantine for 14 days. Persons entering Benin by air will be placed in a government-designated quarantine facility for a period of 14 days. For non-Beninese citizens, the costs of this stay will be incurred by the traveler. In addition, the Government of Benin has placed restrictions on the issuance of entry visas to Benin. Visit the website of the Government of Benin for additional information on these new measures. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605165722/https://bj.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-cotonou-benin-march-18-2020/; https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/550/coronavirus-tout-savoir-sur-le-plan-dauto-isolement/ " Benin,BEN,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Note however: Obligation for banks, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, businesses and other establishments open to the public, to provide protection and hygiene measures, and to make customers and users observe the distance between them. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511045432/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/556/coronavirus-les-11-mesures-prises-par-le-conseil-extraordinaire-des-ministres-au-benin/" Benin,BEN,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Suspension of all demonstrations and all other non-essential sports, cultural, religious, political and festive events. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511045432/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/556/coronavirus-les-11-mesures-prises-par-le-conseil-extraordinaire-des-ministres-au-benin/" Benin,BEN,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Only recommendations: Recommendation to grieving people to limit the funerals of their deceased to a strict minimum and to postpone subsequent events; Recommendation to religious leaders to enforce, during worship, the health security distance of at least one meter between worshipers, to avoid handshakes, braces and all other contaminating gestures. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511045432/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/556/coronavirus-les-11-mesures-prises-par-le-conseil-extraordinaire-des-ministres-au-benin/" Benin,BEN,20200317,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Note however: Obligation for public transporters to equip their employees as well as passengers in appropriate masks or bibs, and to respect the sanitary safety distances between occupants. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511045432/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/556/coronavirus-les-11-mesures-prises-par-le-conseil-extraordinaire-des-ministres-au-benin/" Benin,BEN,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"People are allowed to go out, but advised to keep at a safe distance from others" Benin,BEN,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As part of the implementation of the Covid-19 response strategy, the government of Benin decided, in concert with the religious denominations, to close places of worship throughout the country on March 22, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605170545/https://sgg.gouv.bj/cm/2020-05-27/" Benin,BEN,20200323,C1: School closing,0,,"School closures announced, but due March 30" Benin,BEN,20200330,C1: School closing,3,1,"All public and private schools and universities in Benin are closed from Monday March 30 to Monday April 13, 2020 inclusive (later extended until May 10); https://web.archive.org/web/20200605181203/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/567/coronavirus---communique-gouvernement-propos-deux-nouvelles-mesures-prises/" Benin,BEN,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Bars, discos, and other places of celebration within the cordon must close; https://web.archive.org/web/20200605183423/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/571/coronavirus---communique-ministre-interieur-sujet-cordon-sanitaire/" Benin,BEN,20200330,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"For the cordon area around certain municipalities: prohibition of grouping of more than ten (10) people in all places except commercial spaces, with the obligation to respect a distance of one meter (1) minimum between people; burial ceremonies in strict family intimacy and not bringing together more than ten (10) people, who must respect the distance of at least one (1) meter between them. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511051633/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/571/coronavirus---communique-ministre-interieur-sujet-cordon-sanitaire/" Benin,BEN,20200330,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"For the cordon areas, limitation of the number of passengers on board taxis and boats to a maximum of three; prohibition on motorcycle taxis to transport more than one person at a time; ban on the circulation of buses and minibuses for mass transit of people. Since this is a ban of mass transit (and hence public transport), recoded as 2T. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511051633/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/571/coronavirus---communique-ministre-interieur-sujet-cordon-sanitaire/ " Benin,BEN,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"It is established to count from Monday March 30, 2020 at 00h, a sanitary cordon around the municipalities most exposed to the pandemic that are Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Ouidah, Sèmè-Podji, Porto-Novo, Akpro-Missérété and Adjarra to isolate them from the rest of the country. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/567/coronavirus---communique-gouvernement-propos-deux-nouvelles-mesures-prises/" Benin,BEN,20200408,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The facial protection mask has been made compulsory in Benin since April 8, 2020. https://archive.vn/UauCk" Benin,BEN,20200410,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures extended until May 10; https://web.archive.org/web/20200428140522/https://www.unicef.org/appeals/files/UNICEF_Benin_COVID19_Situation_Report_10_April_2020.pdf" Benin,BEN,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Cordon is extended to new localities and now includes the following municipalities: Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Ouidah, Tori-Bossito, Kpomassè, Toffo, Zè, Sô-Ava, Aguégués, Sèmè-Podji, Porto-Novo, Akpro -Missérété, Adjara, and Atchoukpa (commune of Avrankou) and is maintained until Monday April 27, 2020 at midnight. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/604/coronavirus---15-communes-sein-cordon-sanitaire-riposte-contre-covid-19-benin/" Benin,BEN,20200420,H2: Testing policy,2,,"In its overall response strategy, the government has opted for a systematic biological diagnosis of symptomatic people as well as all contacts of infected people. In addition, certain groups considered to be more exposed in particular, medical and paramedical personnel, personnel of the defense and security forces, the prison community, etc. will benefit from systematic screening. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511053851/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/622/coronavirus---point-situation-20-avril-2020/" Benin,BEN,20200510,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Cordon lifted, but closure of bars, discotheques, churches, mosques and other places of worship, beaches and other places of celebration remains in place; https://web.archive.org/web/20200605183423/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/571/coronavirus---communique-ministre-interieur-sujet-cordon-sanitaire/" Benin,BEN,20200511,C1: School closing,2,1,"Classes to resume for schoolchildren of the Middle Course 2nd year (CM2), pupils of middle and high schools and students from Monday 11 May 2020; pupils of the classes of Initiation Course (CI) in the Middle Course 1st year (CM1), they will return to class from August 10 to September 4, 2020 and will undergo their assessments from September 7 to 11, 2020, then will return to school in 2020 -2021, September 28, 2020 at the same time as all the other learners. As for nursery schools and day nurseries, they remain closed until the next school year begins. In addition, the reopening of schools, colleges and universities thus decided will be accompanied by the following measures: the obligation to wear masks for all users (learners, teachers, various support staff). To do this, free masks will be distributed in public schools, colleges and universities; systematic and progressive screening of teachers, administrative and service staff; As regards universities in particular, the amphitheatres remain closed and courses will be given online via a dedicated platform for this purpose. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/651/coronavirus---reouverture-ecoles-etablissements-enseignement-secondaire-universites-levee-cordon-sanitaire/" Benin,BEN,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Cordon is lifted, but nationwide ban of gatherings of more than fifty (50) people remains in place; https://web.archive.org/web/20200605173350/https://sgg.gouv.bj/cm/2020-05-06/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200605183802/https://www.france24.com/en/20200517-benin-votes-in-controversial-elections-despite-covid-19-threat (For corroboration)" Benin,BEN,20200511,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"While cordon is lifted, the ban on the circulation of buses and minibuses for mass transit of people remains in place; https://web.archive.org/web/20200605173350/https://sgg.gouv.bj/cm/2020-05-06/" Benin,BEN,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Cordon areas have been lifted. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/666/coronavirus---levee-cordon-sanitaire-compter-lundi-11-2020-00heure/" Benin,BEN,20200511,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On May 12, the Government of Benin announced mandatory COVID-19 testing of all airline passengers arriving in Benin. Tests will be done at passenger expense; fees are 100,000 CFA (approximately $165/€153), payable in cash only, and airlines may require advance payment as a condition of boarding. Passengers will be required to self-isolate for at least 48 hours until all results have been confirmed negative, and may be subject to additional testing after 15 days. Those who test positive for COVID-19 will be subject to government-mandated isolation measures, which may include quarantine in a government-designated hotel at passenger expense. The Government of Benin said it will hold passengers’ passports until all testing and isolation requirements are met to ensure compliance. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605172250/https://bj.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-cotonou-benin-15/ " Benin,BEN,20200512,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On May 12, the Government of Benin announced mandatory COVID-19 testing of all airline passengers arriving in Benin. Tests will be done at passenger expense; fees are 100,000 CFA (approximately $165/€153), payable in cash only, and airlines may require advance payment as a condition of boarding. Passengers will be required to self-isolate for at least 48 hours until all results have been confirmed negative, and may be subject to additional testing after 15 days. Those who test positive for COVID-19 will be subject to government-mandated isolation measures, which may include quarantine in a government-designated hotel at passenger expense. The Government of Benin said it will hold passengers’ passports until all testing and isolation requirements are met to ensure compliance. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605172250/https://bj.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-cotonou-benin-15/ " Benin,BEN,20200517,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As part of the municipal and municipal elections of Sunday, May 17, 2020, the following measures were taken: The holding of markets and public demonstrations is prohibited throughout the national territory on Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/681/communique-misp-relatif-fermeture-marches-frontieres-terrestres-debits-boissons-dimanche-17-2020/" Benin,BEN,20200517,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As part of the municipal and municipal elections of Sunday, May 17, 2020, the following measures were also taken: the land borders of the Republic of Benin with neighbouring countries are closed from Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 12 a.m. to Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6 a.m. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/681/communique-misp-relatif-fermeture-marches-frontieres-terrestres-debits-boissons-dimanche-17-2020/" Benin,BEN,20200518,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Border closure was only implemented for the elections on the 17th. Measures on systematic screening and quarantine in place." Benin,BEN,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Bars and pubs are allowed to reopen from 2 June with health measures in effect, and install hand sanitisers, otherwise must remain closed. https://www.gouv.bj/coronavirus/mesures/ http://archive.vn/dUNjY" Benin,BEN,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"As of 2 June, places of worship are allowed to reopen, with social distancing of at least 1 meter, wear face masks. These measures must be met before allowed to open. http://archive.vn/dUNjY" Benin,BEN,20200602,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport to resume on 2 June http://archive.vn/dUNjY" Benin,BEN,20200610,E1: Income support,2,1,"From the announcement made by the government on 10 June (translated from French): As part of the implementation of social measures related to the coronavirus pandemic, the government of Benin, meeting in a council of ministers on Wednesday June 10, 2020, has just ratified the implementation of a support program of 74.12 billions of FCFA, in favor of formal businesses, artisans and small trades in informal services, and the vulnerable, the poor and the extreme poor. The measures contained in the said program are articulated in three main points. It is : 1- support amounting to CFAF 63.38 billion for the benefit of businesses . This allocation is intended to cover, as the case may be, 70% of the gross salary of employees declared over a period of three months, the reimbursement of VAT credits, the exemption from payment of the tax on motor vehicle for those who have not yet paid it for the year 2020 or for its conversion into a tax credit, for the year 2021, for those who have already paid it, for the payment of commercial rents over three months for the benefit of declared travel agencies. It is also intended to take full charge of electricity bills for 3 months for hotels and travel agencies up to 4.1 billion FCFA. http://archive.vn/udl1q https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/708/mesures-sociales-liees-pandemie-coronavirus-benin---pres-74--12-milliards-prevus/ https://archive.vn/wip/RJAWi" Benin,BEN,20200610,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"to cover 3 months of electricity bills for hotels and travel agencies up to 4.1 billion FCFA (~70m USD) and a subsidy for all citizens on electricity and water tariffs (~97m USD)" Benin,BEN,20200612,C1: School closing,2,1,"As far as can tell, universities and nurseries have yet to reopen http://archive.vn/rW3TM http://archive.vn/wip/G70I6" Benin,BEN,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Cannot find an indication that this limit to gatherings has changed. But with pubs and places of worship having reopened on 2 June, this may indeed be less now. " Benin,BEN,20200612,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Screening and quarantine measures remain in place at Benin's borders, especially air borders at the airport. http://archive.vn/wip/pu8jZ" Benin,BEN,20200626,E1: Income support,2,0,"It seems that the income support specifically covers formal sector employees. See: On June 10, the authorities announced a FCFA 74 billion (US$ 124 million) stimulus package to support formal enterprises, craftsmen and small service trades in the informal sector, in addition to the most vulnerable segments of the population. Measures included in the package are expected to cover 70% of the gross salary of all formal sector employees over the period of three months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706192006/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Benin,BEN,20200707,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Places of worship have bene allowed to open and burial ceremonies are allowed, with restrictions, but measures still in place include the suspension of sporting, political and festive events. See https://web.archive.org/web/20200715102848/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/753/coronavirus---rappel-mesures-restriction-toujours-vigueur-benin/" Benin,BEN,20200707,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 50 people are still not allowed. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715102848/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/753/coronavirus---rappel-mesures-restriction-toujours-vigueur-benin/" Benin,BEN,20200727,C1: School closing,2,1,"Extension of school holidays for pre-school and the first 5 years of primary school remain in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727220301/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Benin%20-%20Coronavirus%20%28COVID-19%29%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2016.pdf" Benin,BEN,20200810,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 10 August, classes from grade CI to CM1 are resumed. There seems to be no information on university openings, hence still coding at 2G. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820133425/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/800/coronavirus---reouverture-classes-cm1-ministre-salimane-karimou-echange-avec-acteurs-ecole-directives-gouvernement/" Benin,BEN,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy changes detected. " Benin,BEN,20200810,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes in policy found. " Benin,BEN,20200810,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change found. " Benin,BEN,20200810,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change found. " Benin,BEN,20200813,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public health information. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820134642/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/806/rapport-situation-covid-19-benin-date-13-aout-2020/" Benin,BEN,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in the policies." Benin,BEN,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in the policies." Benin,BEN,20200908,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Benin government set 'new pricing and exemption measures granted to travelers for Covid-19 tests on arrival or departure from Cotonou airport', as reported on 8 September. https://archive.vn/F2cNH" Benin,BEN,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"'Gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. Restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment spots have been lifted.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/benin/coronavirus" Benin,BEN,20200915,C5: Close public transport,0,,"'Travel within the country should be limited to essential travel only. Capacity on public transport is limited to 50%.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200720145911/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/benin/coronavirus " Benin,BEN,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"'Travel within the country should be limited to essential travel only.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200720145911/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/benin/coronavirus" Benin,BEN,20200915,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Although airports are open (land borders are not), entrants must take up to three COVID-19 tests on or after arrival. If a test yields a negative result, travellers must quarantine at a government-mandated facility for 14 day at their own expense. https://web.archive.org/save/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20200921,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign in place, but no daily briefing about the situation in the country: new info tend to be rather occasional (1-3 updates per week) https://web.archive.org/web/20201009092039/https://www.gouv.bj/coronavirus/" Benin,BEN,20200929,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes in policy" Benin,BEN,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes in policy" Benin,BEN,20200929,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 30 Sep the ministry of Health announced new measures for travelers, who will have to pay and give up personal info to be tested on arrival and allowed into the country https://web.archive.org/web/20201009090856/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/860/telechargez-guide-parcours-voyageurs-devant-effectuer-leur-test-covid-19-arrivee-depart-aeroport-cotonou--benin-/ Nevertheless, it seems that quarantine is still obligatory for all travelers" Benin,BEN,20201010,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201020173723/https://www.gouv.bj/coronavirus/" Benin,BEN,20201022,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Additional labs have been stood up to support more widespread testing. There is nothing to indicate asymptomatic testing, so will assume it is only for symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108164851/https://allafrica.com/stories/202010261002.html" Benin,BEN,20201023,C1: School closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201031164400/https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/oct/08/west-and-central-africas-closed-schools-putting-children-at-risk-unicef-warns I believe Benin has re-opened schools with sanitizing in place." Benin,BEN,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"It seems like the govt is conducting test even for asymptomatics following contact tracing according to the WHO: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206003747/https://www.afro.who.int/news/benin-boosts-covid-19-response-increased-testing" Benin,BEN,20201101,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO, the schools are fully open. There are social distancing measures in place. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115044651/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse Also see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115052254/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/743/appel-respect-strict-gestes-barrieres-covid-19-dans-ecoles--colleges--lycees--universites/ Here, one can find the measures put in place like regular hand washing and social distancing of about a meter apart. " Benin,BEN,20201101,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Workplaces are generally open." Benin,BEN,20201101,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions of gatherings of more than 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108165803/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20201101,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Masks are required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108165803/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20201101,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Per US Embassy, there are no restrictions on internal movement within the country of Benin. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108165803/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20201101,C8: International travel controls,1,,"International airport is open, although screening is required. Most land borders remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108165803/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20201101,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Face coverings are required outside the home at all times. Fines imposed for non-compliance. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108165803/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO, the schools are fully open. There are social distancing measures in place. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115044651/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse Also see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115052254/https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/743/appel-respect-strict-gestes-barrieres-covid-19-dans-ecoles--colleges--lycees--universites/ Here, one can find the measures put in place like regular hand washing and social distancing of about a meter apart." Benin,BEN,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Workplaces and businesses are generally open according to the US Embassy in Benin and also the travel information website of the UK government. There are also social distancing measures governing this. Visits to public institutions, including government buildings, have been limited. Additional measures include the requirement to wear face masks in public spaces and a systematic sanctioning of those people found to have breached restriction and confinement measures imposed on them. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115052953/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/ Also see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115053412/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/benin/coronavirus" Benin,BEN,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the US Embassy in Benin's website, Religious services are allowed however gatherings of more than fifty people are not permitted. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115052953/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings more than 50 people are prohibited. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115052953/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is open but with social distancing and mask wearing requirements. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115052953/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/ According to the UK government's website on travel to Benin, travel within the country should be limited to essential travel only. Capacity on public transport is limited to 50%. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115053412/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/benin/coronavirus" Benin,BEN,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There are no measures in place but the government recommends to limit travel for only essential purposes. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115053412/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/benin/coronavirus" Benin,BEN,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions according to the US Embassy in Benin. Please see; https://web.archive.org/web/20201115052953/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20201109,C8: International travel controls,1,,"There is a screening policy in place. The international airport is open with a reduced flight schedule but the land borders are closed to most travellers according to the US Embassy in Benin. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115052953/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20201109,E1: Income support,2,0,"There is a COVID-19 social assistance initiative in place by the government. It targets mostly hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and people in the transportation industry. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115061103/https://mesurescovid.finances.bj/" Benin,BEN,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to the IMF, (ii) a total of CFAF 50 billion to help the most vulnerable segments of the population through various forms of cash transfers; and (iii) a CFAF40 billion to support struggling businesses through targeted and temporary tax exemptions and a relaxation of certain payment rules. Please see: https://archive.vn/XUA1n" Benin,BEN,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a dedicated website to track all things about the virus. There is a direct link to the website also on the government's page. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115061730/https://www.gouv.bj/coronavirus/" Benin,BEN,20201109,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the US Embassy, Tests are performed at the expense of the requester. Costs and time required to receive a result vary by location. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115052953/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/" Benin,BEN,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Requirement to wear face masks in public spaces and a systematic sanctioning of those people found to have breached restriction and confinement measures imposed on them. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115053412/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/benin/coronavirus" Benin,BEN,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change" Benin,BEN,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"Looking at the US embassy travel advisory, the Benin govt's covid website, and an article about weather or not covid measures are being respected, there is no reason to think that any of the C indicators have been affected in the last month or so: US embassy website: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206003424/https://bj.usembassy.gov/info-covid19/ Benin govt: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206001837/https://www.gouv.bj/coronavirus/ Article about situation of enforcement of measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125104746/https://www.dandc.eu/en/article/good-reason-benins-health-minister-has-admonished-nation-stay-cautious-view-covid-19" Benin,BEN,20201124,E1: Income support,2,0,"The income support should be secured until the end of the year given the revised budget https://web.archive.org/web/20201206003947/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Benin,BEN,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"no policy change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206003947/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Benin,BEN,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"as of 5 Dec, the last update was 3 days ago: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206001837/https://www.gouv.bj/coronavirus/" Benin,BEN,20201124,H2: Testing policy,2,,"WHO: Benin ramped up COVID testing. The article also suggest that they trace asymptomatic cases and that they conduct mass testing: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206003747/https://www.afro.who.int/news/benin-boosts-covid-19-response-increased-testing" Benin,BEN,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change: the infographs show all people wearing masks and recomends not to talk to people not wearing masks https://web.archive.org/web/20201206001837/https://www.gouv.bj/coronavirus/" Benin,BEN,20201206,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201214184337/https://www.gouv.bj/coronavirus/" Benin,BEN,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Religious services up to 50 people allowed." Benin,BEN,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Broad coordinated public infomration campaign. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214184337/https://www.gouv.bj/coronavirus/" Benin,BEN,20201207,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing those groups who are exposed or symptomatic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214184337/https://www.gouv.bj/coronavirus/" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200205,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First test was done in Bobo Diolaso at the Laboratoire Nationale Référentielle de la Grippe on February 5th - the case was negative. However, the revised plan de riposte (6 may 2020) does not lay out clearly what the testing policy is. It simply notes that one of the weaknesses is the lack of testing kits. I am putting here '1' as there appears to be pretty effective contact tracing and investigation of suspected cases https://web.archive.org/web/20200518192705/https://www.sig.gov.bf/fileadmin/user_upload/PLAN_DE_PREPARATION_ET_DE_RIPOSTE_A_L_EPIDEMIE_DE_COVID_19_AU_BURKINA_FASO_REVISE_final.pdf" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200309,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In the response plan, it is stated that 100% of alerts were investigated. https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/plan_de_riposte_covid19-revise_def.pdf" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public gatherings and demonstrations banned until 30-Apr. public demonstrations or gatherings of people in places or venues open to the public are strictly prohibited throughout the territory https://web.archive.org/web/20200511094758/https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/covid-19-initial-responses-of-certain-african-countries-africa https://web.archive.org/web/20200511095751/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322111/burkina-faso-authorities-ban-public-gatherings-until-at-least-april-30-due-to-covid-19-update-1 " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"In view of the evolution of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19)in Burkina Faso, the Government decides to close the pre-school, primary, post-primary and secondary, professional and university educational establishments, from Monday 16 March 2020 to Tuesday March 31, 2020 throughout the territory national. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511090301/https://www.sig.gov.bf/fileadmin/user_upload/Communique_Gouvernement_Fermeture_anticipee_Etalissements_d_enseignement_scolaire_universitaire_Burkina_Faso.pdf " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Video on official government website providing advice to public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511105917/https://www.sante.gov.bf/detail?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=165&cHash=553848326e0511204c14d95bf6870bb8 " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"all restaurants have been closed and a 7.00pm to 5.00am curfew has been in place across the country since 21 March 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511094758/https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/covid-19-initial-responses-of-certain-african-countries-africa " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"For the period from March 21 to April 20, 2020, demonstrations or gatherings of people in places or places open to the public are prohibited throughout the national territory. No information available to suggest private gatherings are banned such as funerals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426094318/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=304&cHash=80c05b937c04a13681e163e0130beabe" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As part of the measures taken against the spread of the Coronavirus disease in Burkina Faso, the President of Faso, His Excellency Roch Marc Christian KABORE, issued a decree establishing a curfew from nineteen (19) hours to five (05) am throughout the national territory, March 21, 2020. Lockdown for daytime. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426094830/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=320&cHash=f99b9bb926490f1c777c5643529af8f4 " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As part of the measures taken against the spread of the Coronavirus disease in Burkina Faso, the President of Faso, His Excellency Roch Marc Christian KABORE, issued a decree establishing a curfew from nineteen (19) hours to five (05) am throughout the national territory, March 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426094830/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=320&cHash=f99b9bb926490f1c777c5643529af8f4 " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200321,C8: International travel controls,4,,"In the 20th March presidential address, Roch Marc Kaboré announced border closures for 2 weeks, except for freight. https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=303&cHash=2753b6a72cdadd2624a5be84a41583b3 The measures were renewed with the extension of the curfew on April 5th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426094830/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=320&cHash=f99b9bb926490f1c777c5643529af8f4" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200323,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"In mid-March, the government closed its air and land borders to all but military personnel and cargo, and banned public transport nationwide, including buses. The passenger transport sector is one of the sectors most affected by the measures taken to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Burkina. Since March 23, 2020, this sector has come to a complete halt throughout the territory, plunging its players into precariousness. As a reminder, in order to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Burkina Faso, the Ministry for Transport decided the discontinuation of the transport throughout the territory since Monday, March 23, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200721172808/https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news/2020/06/11/coronavirus-humanitarian-aid-response https://web.archive.org/web/20200511103655/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/worldwide/worldwide-travel-alerts https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171822/https://www.burkina24.com/2020/04/25/covid-19-au-burkina-faso-la-faitiere-unique-des-routiers-au-secours-des-transporteurs-en-difficultes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200511104331/https://www.burkina24.com/2020/05/05/reprise-des-activites-de-transport-a-ouagadougou-constat-a-la-gare-de-lest/" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to reports, Burkina’s capital, Ouagadougou, markets had been closed since March 25 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511093854/https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/ghana-burkina-faso-ease-covid-19-lockdown-measures.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200511094758/https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/covid-19-initial-responses-of-certain-african-countries-africa " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government has implemented a two-week quarantine in all cities where there have been confirmed cases of COVID-19. At this time, the following cities have been identified: Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Boromo, Banfora, Houndé, Dedougou, Manga and Zorgho. Public services including schools and government offices are closed. Major public/outdoor markets have been closed in Ouagadougou. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511092630/https://www.osac.gov/Country/BurkinaFaso/Content/Detail/Report/7d8e66cc-0ed8-4b73-8136-184ca1407a17 " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200406,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily press briefings and situation reports as well as sensitization campaigns - which are recorded in the daily situation reports. However, there are some press reports that in remote areas such as Fadh'a, there is still little awareness. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511110105/https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/en/operations/burkina-faso/document/burkina-faso-rapport-de-situation-n%C2%BA45-sur-l%E2%80%99%C3%A9pid%C3%A9mie-%C3%A0" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200407,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Borders have been closed since last week, and movement has been restricted to and from towns and cities with confirmed coronavirus cases. http://web.archive.org/web/20200630114626/https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing/2020/4/5e8c3b614/unhcr-warns-chronic-lack-resources-contributing-new-crisis-burkina-faso.html" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200414,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"National campaign website https://web.archive.org/web/20200503184741/https://www.sante.gov.bf/accueil " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200420,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On Monday, April 20, Burkinabe officials announced a modification to the ongoing nationwide nightly curfew, which seeks to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Effective immediately, movement is prohibited between 21:00 and 04:00 (local time), beginning two hours later and ending one hour earlier than the initial curfew implemented on Saturday, March 21. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507215037/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334916/burkina-faso-curfew-hours-modified-as-of-april-20-update-6" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200420,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On Monday, April 20, Burkinabe officials announced a modification to the ongoing nationwide nightly curfew, which seeks to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Effective immediately, movement is prohibited between 21:00 and 04:00 (local time), beginning two hours later and ending one hour earlier than the initial curfew implemented on Saturday, March 21. http://web.archive.org/web/20200507215037/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334916/burkina-faso-curfew-hours-modified-as-of-april-20-update-6" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200422,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The state of sanitary emergency declared on Thursday, March 26, remains in effect as of Wednesday, April 22. As such, the cities of Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Boromo, Dédougou, Houndé, Banfora, Manga, and Zorgho, remain under quarantine until further notice. All bars, restaurants, and markets, along with schools and places of worship remain closed, and all gatherings prohibited. http://web.archive.org/web/20200507215037/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334916/burkina-faso-curfew-hours-modified-as-of-april-20-update-6" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200425,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"This news article dated 25 april confirms that the national ban on public transport remains in force: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171822/https://www.burkina24.com/2020/04/25/covid-19-au-burkina-faso-la-faitiere-unique-des-routiers-au-secours-des-transporteurs-en-difficultes/ " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""a nationwide curfew between the hours of 9 pm and 4 am"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504193902/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burkina-faso/coronavirus" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""a ban on long distance passenger transport, with the following cities closed for entry and exit: Ouagadougou, Bobo Dioulasso, Boromo, Dédougou, Houndé, Banfora, Manga and Zorgho"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504193902/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burkina-faso/coronavirus" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200426,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""closure of all land borders, and closure of Ouagadougou International Airport and Bobo-Dioulasso Airport to international commercial flights"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504193902/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burkina-faso/coronavirus" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200427,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Effective Monday, 27 April 2020, the wearing of face masks was obligatory throughout the country. See: https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 21st September 2020, website last updated 14 September 2020)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200430,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of 30th April restaurants remain closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200511094758/https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/latest-thinking/covid-19-initial-responses-of-certain-african-countries-africa " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"Exams chools, initially planned to reopen on May 11 will now open on June 1st - announced Administrative personel of the education sector are back at work https://web.archive.org/web/20200517193716/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=397&cHash=e410df9f179f4b702a54e79018b01003" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"bars, coffee shops, cinemas, teatres, sport activities, gaming, points of sale of alcohol etc.. remain closed until 14 may at midnight https://web.archive.org/web/20200517192226/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=387&cHash=301e88e8e56744ce646fe7771909a69e" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Until 30 June, public events, protests with prior authorisation and events in bars and nightclubs are not allowed https://web.archive.org/web/20200517192226/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=387&cHash=301e88e8e56744ce646fe7771909a69e" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions of more than 50 people are not allowed as per decree of 4 may, until new orders. These are specified for funerals, weddings, baptism https://web.archive.org/web/20200517192226/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=387&cHash=301e88e8e56744ce646fe7771909a69e " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew remains in place from 9 pm to 4 am as of 13 May 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200517193107/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=409&cHash=c6c60737c62d9b2ca3dc8b5f93eb5b4d" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200504,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As from 4 May at Midnight, until new orders, all land borders closed except for freight and humanitarian assistance, airports of Bobo Diolasso and Ouagadougou are closed for commercial flights https://web.archive.org/web/20200517192226/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=387&cHash=301e88e8e56744ce646fe7771909a69e" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200505,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Measures have been set up to limit infection on public transport, This Tuesday, May 5, 2020 marks the resumption of passenger-passenger transport activities throughout the territory. At the Gare de l'Est where we were on this first day of resumption of activities, the crowds are not so much there. The Executive Board of the High Council of Transporters of Burkina Faso (HCT-BF) informs the Burkinabè population that, due to the quarantine measure still in force, the resumption of passenger-passenger transport activities, initially scheduled for Monday, May 4 is postponed to Tuesday, May 5 throughout the territory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503184151/https://www.sig.gov.bf/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=379&cHash=763a0815f061dfeac65be6af7a1bd80c https://web.archive.org/web/20200511104331/https://www.burkina24.com/2020/05/05/reprise-des-activites-de-transport-a-ouagadougou-constat-a-la-gare-de-lest/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200511104428/https://www.burkina24.com/2020/05/04/covid-19-au-burkina-faso-reprise-des-activites-de-transport-de-passagers-voyageurs-annoncee-pour-le-5-mai/ " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200505,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew remains in place from 9 pm to 4 am as of 13 May 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200517193107/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=409&cHash=c6c60737c62d9b2ca3dc8b5f93eb5b4d" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200505,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of May 4, quarantine order of cities with more than 1 case of Covid-19 is suspended https://web.archive.org/web/20200517194925/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=386&cHash=bb9f782e23813492964f03e6f1fd27d6" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200505,E1: Income support,0,,"No announcement or communiqué from government - scanned all official communiqués available online between 5 may and 18 may ( daily communiqués on other subjects are available) " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200505,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No announcement or communiqué from government - scanned all official communiqués available online between 5 may and 18 may ( daily communiqués on other subjects are available) " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200505,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government developped an operational plan for communication around prevention of COVID-19 through the Centre de Réponses aux Urgences Sanitaires (CORUS) - Also set up a National Committee for the Covid-19 Response - CNGE COVID 19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200518192705/https://www.sig.gov.bf/fileadmin/user_upload/PLAN_DE_PREPARATION_ET_DE_RIPOSTE_A_L_EPIDEMIE_DE_COVID_19_AU_BURKINA_FASO_REVISE_final.pdf" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200505,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The revised response plan notes that the rate of contact tracing is 98% https://web.archive.org/web/20200518192705/https://www.sig.gov.bf/fileadmin/user_upload/PLAN_DE_PREPARATION_ET_DE_RIPOSTE_A_L_EPIDEMIE_DE_COVID_19_AU_BURKINA_FASO_REVISE_final.pdf" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200512,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public Transport allowed to operate as from 5 may - with measures of social distancing https://web.archive.org/web/20200517192226/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=387&cHash=301e88e8e56744ce646fe7771909a69e" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200514,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Bars, Maquis, theatres, restaurants, gaming, cafés are allowed to reopen with the application of social distancing measures and sanitary precautions including wearing face masks, using single use dishes and providing soap and water for handwashing https://web.archive.org/web/20200517203948/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=414&cHash=dadef64399ce076c2f18a9ea7bbe917e" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew remains in place from 9 pm to 4 am as of 23 May 2020 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=442&cHash=2a8f9b8097df23873a0db5219066978d " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200601,C1: School closing,0,,"Exam schools open again at every level from 1st of June on https://web.archive.org/web/20200601152815/https://www.sig.gov.bf/actualites/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=458&cHash=5bcfc30fa6bb8d152d8e90bbc77854f8" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Curfew lifted June 1 [Link won't archive] https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347961/burkina-faso-authorities-lift-nationwide-curfew-june-3-update-8" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,C1: School closing,0,,"No updates since June 1st when last update made ( searched through official government communiqués and cabinet meeting minutes)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No updates since June 1st when last update made ( searched through official government communiqués and cabinet meeting minutes)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates since June 1st when last update made ( searched through official government communiqués and cabinet meeting minutes)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No updates since June 1st when last update made ( searched through official government communiqués and cabinet meeting minutes)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates since June 1st when last update made ( searched through official government communiqués and cabinet meeting minutes)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No updates since June 1st when last update made ( searched through official government communiqués and cabinet meeting minutes)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No updates since June 1st when last update made ( searched through official government communiqués and cabinet meeting minutes)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,E1: Income support,0,,"No updates since June 1st when last update made ( searched through official government communiqués and cabinet meeting minutes)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No updates since June 1st when last update made ( searched through official government communiqués and cabinet meeting minutes)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily updates on covid19 status are maintained https://web.archive.org/web/20200611192526/https://www.sig.gov.bf/infos-covid-19" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Daily updates on covid19 status are maintained reporting on tests carried out https://web.archive.org/web/20200611192526/https://www.sig.gov.bf/infos-covid-19" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Daily updates on covid19 status are maintained reporting on contact tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200611192526/https://www.sig.gov.bf/infos-covid-19" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200612,C1: School closing,0,,"No further updates since 11 june update - scanned official communiqués" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No further updates since 11 june update - scanned official communiqués" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200612,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No further updates since 11 june update - scanned official communiqués" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No further updates since 11 june update - scanned official communiqués" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200612,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No further updates since 11 june update - scanned official communiqués" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No further updates since 11 june update - scanned official communiqués" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200612,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No further updates since 11 june update - scanned official communiqués" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200612,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"daily updates from the government https://web.archive.org/web/20200622151935/https://www.sig.gov.bf/infos-covid-19" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200623,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates found." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200707,C1: School closing,0,,"The New Humanitarian reports that disruption to schooling caused by COVID19 has made children in Burkina Faso vulnerable to violence and exploitation. Humanitarian organisations have struggled to provide an adequate response. https://archive.vn/zguPe" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200711,C1: School closing,0,,"No new policy has been identified ." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200711,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new policy has been identified " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200711,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new Policy has been identified." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200711,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new policy identified." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200711,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new policy identified." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200731,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy has been identified." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy has been identified ." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new updates availabale." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new policy has been identified so it is assumed that previous policy is continued." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No new policy is identified" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200731,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No new policy is identified." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200809,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Since June 3, 2020, the Government of Burkina Faso cancelled the curfew which was in effect throughout the country, except for the provinces that are under state of emergency (the East and Sahel regions, the provinces of Kossi and Sourou in Boucle de Mouhoun, the province of Kenedougou in Hauts Bassins, the province of Louroum in the North, and the province of Koulpelogo in the Center-East region). See: https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ (web archive link not working). This information was gotten from the website as it was last updated on August 18, 2020." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200809,C8: International travel controls,2,,"(Not sure the previous coding of 4 is correct as of 1st of August). The Ouagadougou and Bobo airports returned to normal operations on August 1st, 2020, though all land borders remain closed. The reopening of passenger flights that took place on August 1st was accompanied by strict protocols for testing and quarantine for new arrivals. See: https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/. See also: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive links not working)." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200809,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"This has so far been coded as 0, but it is worth noting that since the budget approved as of July 9th meant that several measures have been taken including: delaying tax payments, and waiving late payment fines and penalties; suspending government fees charged on informal sector operators for rent, security and parking in urban markets; supporting the water and electricity bills, including through cancelation, of the most vulnerable social groups. This has been previously reported in Notes for the E3 indicator. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive link is not working, but it has been captured in previous notes for the E3 indicator)." Burkina Faso,BFA,20200910,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Burkina Faso has lifted stay at home orders, according to a travel advisory issued on the 6th of August 2020 (this seems like a national measure, so coded as 0). See: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/burkina-faso-travel-advisory.html (accessed 21st September 2020, web archive unavailable, travel advisory issued August 6 2020)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There is currently no curfew in place in Burkina Faso. There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. See: https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 21st September 2020, website last updated 14 September 2020)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200910,C8: International travel controls,2,," Travellers that test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival must quarantine for 14 days at home or in a hotel. There is no quarantine requirement for those with a negative test result. See: https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 21st September 2020)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200910,H2: Testing policy,3,,"COVID-19 testing is free in Burkina Faso. All centres performing COVID-19 diagnostic are contracted by the government. See: https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 21st September 2020)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200910,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing face masks in public places is mandatory. See https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burkina-faso/coronavirus (web archive unavailable, accessed 21st September 2020)" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There is no curfew in place in Burkina Faso. There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. See: https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 1st October 2020, webpage last updated 25th September 2020] " Burkina Faso,BFA,20200922,C8: International travel controls,2,," Upon arrival in Ouagadougou, travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR (nasal swab) test after disembarking. The test result must be dated within five days of arrival and can be in English or French. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) or antibody tests are currently not accepted. If a passenger does not arrive with a negative COVID-19 test, a rapid COVID-19 test will be performed at the airport, at a cost of 90,000 CFA (approximately 155 US Dollars) and the passenger will be detained until results are available. See: https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 1st October 2020, webpage last updated 25th September 2020]" Burkina Faso,BFA,20200922,H2: Testing policy,3,,"COVID-19 testing is free in Burkina Faso. All centres performing COVID-19 diagnostic are contracted by the government. See: https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 1st October 2020, webpage last updated 25th September 2020]" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201002,C1: School closing,0,,"No change in policy evident" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201002,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy evident." Burkina Faso,BFA,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures still." Burkina Faso,BFA,20201015,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201015,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Information from ACAPS_COVID19_Government_Measures_Dataset.xlsx. There is no indication that these screening measures have been rescinded since they were implemented 8/15/2020." Burkina Faso,BFA,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,0,, Burkina Faso,BFA,20201020,C1: School closing,1,1,"Face coverings required in schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021155106/https://lefaso.net/spip.php?article99797" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face coverings required in schools. No other data available about requirements in all public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021155106/https://lefaso.net/spip.php?article99797" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,C1: School closing,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,E1: Income support,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,C1: School closing,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,E1: Income support,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Per the US Embassy site there are no restrictions site is sited to have been updated on November 27th. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213211405/https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Burkina Faso,BFA,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Per the US Embassy in Burkina Faso as of November 27th - Face masks are required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213211405/https://bf.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Bangladesh,BGD,20200121,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has in a letter asked the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh to act to avoid the possible risk related to the Chinese virus, Meerjady Sabrina Flora, a director at the institute, said on Monday, reports bdnews24. The government’s disease wing has also trained health workers at the airports for detection of patients with symptoms of coronavirus infection, which include fever, coughing, and difficulty with breathing, she said. “We are closely monitoring the matter…We are alert and prepared,” she added.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200604230024/https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/bangladesh-airports-on-alert-for-deadly-coronavirus-spreading-from-china-1579583554" Bangladesh,BGD,20200122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening starts at Dhaka airports. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200328073534/http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/233343" Bangladesh,BGD,20200124,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Bangladesh FETP fellows and graduates are working in all of the processes associated with meeting these objectives, including: responding to health hotline calls from airline passengers 24/7 and collecting clinical and epidemiological data from the callers, identifying suspected cases and sending rapid response teams for sample collection, preparing and managing the day-to-day activities of quarantine camps for Bangladeshi citizens returning from Wuhan, developing guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and preparing daily press releases. Bangladesh FETP fellows are ready to conduct case investigations and contact tracing if the need arises. Since this is a secondary source, coded as more cautious 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604230344/https://www.tephinet.org/fetp-activities-in-response-to-coronavirus-disease-19-covid-19" Bangladesh,BGD,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"While the originally linked press release (https://www.iedcr.gov.bd/index.php/component/content/article/11-others/227-pressrelease) is no longer available, this photo from GettyImages shows Bangladeshi students wearing facemasks on January 29, indicating that a public health campaign was in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604225455/https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/bangladeshi-students-wear-masks-for-protection-against-news-photo/1197376807#/web/20200604225455mp_/https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/ There is also this leaflet from unicef that seems to be from early February; https://web.archive.org/web/20200604225319/https://www.unicef.org/bangladesh/media/3506/file/Coronavirus_leaflet_Bangla.pdf (linked in an article dated February 8: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604225903/https://www.unicef.org/bangladesh/en/stories/coronavirus-disease-covid). Hence 2G is maintained as coding. " Bangladesh,BGD,20200301,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-05.pdf?sfvrsn=23b90f3c_8" Bangladesh,BGD,20200301,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-05.pdf?sfvrsn=23b90f3c_8" Bangladesh,BGD,20200308,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430181602/https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/news/avoid-public-transport-1877749" Bangladesh,BGD,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-04.pdf?sfvrsn=69b6d931_8" Bangladesh,BGD,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"On 16 March, government officials advised individuals to limit gatherings; all educational institutions, sports, and many other domestic activities are suspended until at least Tuesday, March 31, including all Mujib Year celebrations. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426202602/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323411/bangladesh-government-orders-quarantine-for-all-international-arrivals-march-16-update-1" Bangladesh,BGD,20200316,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All international arrivals must self-quarantine for 14 days as of March 16. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426202602/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323411/bangladesh-government-orders-quarantine-for-all-international-arrivals-march-16-update-1" Bangladesh,BGD,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2020/03/19/shibchar-put-on-emergency-lockdown and https://tbsnews.net/bangladesh/shibchar-looks-deserted-four-wards-under-lockdown-58900" Bangladesh,BGD,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 19 March, the government instructed the local administrations to stop all political and religious rallies, social and cultural gatherings. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426202621/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-04.pdf?sfvrsn=69b6d931_8 On 25 March, Bangladesh went into a total lockdown, which was extended till 25 April on 10 April. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203630/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-imposes-total-lockdown-over-covid-19/1778272 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203626/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-extends-restrictions-as-virus-death-toll-up/1799380" Bangladesh,BGD,20200319,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2020/03/19/shibchar-put-on-emergency-lockdown and https://tbsnews.net/bangladesh/shibchar-looks-deserted-four-wards-under-lockdown-58900" Bangladesh,BGD,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On 19 March, Sibchar district went into emergency lockdown. “During the lockdown, no one can enter the area and no one can leave. Everyone has to stay at home. Only emergency services will remain active,” said Shibchar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Asaduzzaman at an emergency press conference. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426204359/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2020/03/19/shibchar-put-on-emergency-lockdown" Bangladesh,BGD,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 19 March, Sibchar district went into emergency lockdown. “During the lockdown, no one can enter the area and no one can leave. Everyone has to stay at home. Only emergency services will remain active,” said Shibchar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Asaduzzaman at an emergency press conference. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426204359/https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2020/03/19/shibchar-put-on-emergency-lockdown" Bangladesh,BGD,20200319,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"19 March: Bangladesh Bank (BB) announces moratorium on loan payments until 30 June 2020 and that such borrowers will not be in default. The central bank on Thursday issued a circular asking all scheduled banks not to classify any loan till June 30, even if a borrower fails to repay banks. While this measure applies to all types of loans, it does not relieve any other kind of contracts, hence coded as 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604185509/https://tbsnews.net/economy/banking/businesses-get-6-month-moratorium-loan-repayments-58384 " Bangladesh,BGD,20200321,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 21 March, the government cancelled all state public programs and events, including celebration of the Independence Day. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426202621/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-04.pdf?sfvrsn=69b6d931_8 On 25 March, Bangladesh went into a total lockdown, which was extended till 25 April on 10 April. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203630/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-imposes-total-lockdown-over-covid-19/1778272 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203626/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-extends-restrictions-as-virus-death-toll-up/1799380" Bangladesh,BGD,20200325,C1: School closing,3,1,"Video from NGO that portrays the closure of schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_9NnVjlI88&feature=emb_logo" Bangladesh,BGD,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 25 March, Bangladesh went into a total lockdown. ""The government also decided to suspend all domestic commercial flights from midnight Tuesday until further notice as part of efforts to encourage people to stay home to contain the outbreak."" Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203630/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-imposes-total-lockdown-over-covid-19/1778272 " Bangladesh,BGD,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 25 March, Bangladesh went into a total lockdown, which was extended till 25 April on 10 April. During the lockdown, all passenger travel via water, rail and on domestic air routes was banned starting March 24 while all public transport on roads was suspended from March 26. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203630/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-imposes-total-lockdown-over-covid-19/1778272 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203626/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-extends-restrictions-as-virus-death-toll-up/1799380" Bangladesh,BGD,20200326,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-04.pdf?sfvrsn=69b6d931_8" Bangladesh,BGD,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The start of shutdown began an on March 26. See article from WEF: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/in-bangladesh-covid-19-could-cause-a-humanitarian-crisis/ See a press report: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/03/26/soft-lockdown-over-covid-19-welcome-step-but-is-it-enough" Bangladesh,BGD,20200326,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"There will be limited circulation of public transports. See: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-04.pdf?sfvrsn=69b6d931_8" Bangladesh,BGD,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-04.pdf?sfvrsn=69b6d931_8" Bangladesh,BGD,20200331,C8: International travel controls,3,,"http://caab.portal.gov.bd/site/notices/e9172346-d6db-425c-854d-75007c5529fa/Suspension-of-Schedule-International-Flights-To-From-bd" Bangladesh,BGD,20200404,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-06.pdf?sfvrsn=36254da0_6" Bangladesh,BGD,20200404,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-06.pdf?sfvrsn=36254da0_6" Bangladesh,BGD,20200404,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"4 April – Waiver on Credit Card: The banks are instructed not to deduct any fees/charges/interest against late payment of credit card bill from 15 March 2020 to 31 May 2020. In addition to the already formulated regulations on March 19, this raises to the level of a broad contract relief, hence upgraded to 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203924/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/bangladesh-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Bangladesh,BGD,20200404,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://www.iedcr.gov.bd/index.php/component/content/article/11-others/227-pressrelease" Bangladesh,BGD,20200406,E1: Income support,0,,"The government is providing food assistance in a few pockets of the population such as brothels and Rohingya camps. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/apr/06/bangladesh-sends-food-aid-to-sex-workers-as-industry-goes-into-lockdown" Bangladesh,BGD,20200408,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-06.pdf?sfvrsn=36254da0_6" Bangladesh,BGD,20200410,C1: School closing,3,1,"Link 1 (Bangladesh shuts all educational institutions starting from 17th March): https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-bangladesh-shuts-all-educational-institutions/1767425 Link 2 (Lockdown extended): https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-bangladesh-extends-shutdown-until-april-11/1786610 Link 3: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-extends-restrictions-as-virus-death-toll-up/1799380 Quote: ""According to a gazette issued by the Public Administration Ministry, after Friday evening ""no one will be allowed to leave home"" with some exceptions for essential services such as electricity, water, gas, fire brigade, telephone and internet."" UNESCO School Closure (Bangladesh schools remain close): https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bangladesh,BGD,20200410,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Quote: https://web.archive.org/web/20200414124853/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-07.pdf?sfvrsn=8ebbdd17_6 LInk: https://web.archive.org/web/20200414124853/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-07.pdf?sfvrsn=8ebbdd17_6 Quote: Bangladesh on April 10 extended the lockdown to April 25.State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain said, “We’ve decided to extend the nationwide shutdown of offices and workplaces to May 5,” Link: https://www.thestatesman.com/world/bangladesh-govt-extend-shutdown-covid-19-situation-worsens-1502879962.html " Bangladesh,BGD,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On 10 April, the government extended the lockdown till 25 April and announced that tougher restrictions on public movement. According to a gazette issued by the Public Administration Ministry, after Friday evening ""no one will be allowed to leave home"" with some exceptions for essential services such as electricity, water, gas, fire brigade, telephone and internet. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203626/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-extends-restrictions-as-virus-death-toll-up/1799380" Bangladesh,BGD,20200411,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Quote: The government has extended the ongoing suspension of all types of public transport operations till April 25 -- to contain the spread of coronavirus. Link: https://www.thedailystar.net/coronavirus-deadly-new-threat/news/suspension-public-transport-continue-till-april-25-1891897" Bangladesh,BGD,20200413,E1: Income support,1,1,"13 April: Informal sector workers (such day laborers, rickshaw and van pullers, motor workers, construction workers, newspaper hawkers, hotels and restaurant workers) who became jobless due to the lockdown to receive a one-time cash payment from the government with the fund totaling BDT 7.6bn (approx. USD91mn). While it is not clear from media reports or the government's document how much each individual is receiving, it will likely be below the median income, hence coded as 1; https://web.archive.org/web/20200604212941/https://www.newagebd.net/article/104341/tk-760cr-cash-incentive-for-jobless-informal-workers-pm; https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203924/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/bangladesh-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200529120856/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bangladesh,BGD,20200415,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on high-risk countries (refer to point 1 and 2) Link: https://caab.portal.gov.bd/site/notices/e9172346-d6db-425c-854d-75007c5529fa/Suspension-of-Schedule-International-Flights-To-From-bd" Bangladesh,BGD,20200415,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Link: https://www.iedcr.gov.bd/index.php/component/content/article/73-ncov-2019 (Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update) via Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh Director General of Health Services website. " Bangladesh,BGD,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Bangladesh will extend the ongoing nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic until May 16"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510162338/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-bangladesh-to-extend-lockdown-until-may-16/1826659" Bangladesh,BGD,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200510162338/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-bangladesh-to-extend-lockdown-until-may-16/1826659 https://web.archive.org/web/20200510162610/https://www.news18.com/news/world/bangladesh-extends-nationwide-lockdown-till-may-16-confirmed-cases-cross-10000-2605403.html ""Readymade garments, pharmaceutical, and export-oriented industries are allowed to open if they follow social distancing measures and government guidelines""" Bangladesh,BGD,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Bangladesh will extend the ongoing nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic until May 16"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510162338/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-bangladesh-to-extend-lockdown-until-may-16/1826659" Bangladesh,BGD,20200501,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""Bangladesh will extend the ongoing nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic until May 16"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510162338/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-bangladesh-to-extend-lockdown-until-may-16/1826659" Bangladesh,BGD,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Bangladesh will extend the ongoing nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic until May 16"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510162338/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-bangladesh-to-extend-lockdown-until-may-16/1826659" Bangladesh,BGD,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Bangladesh will extend the ongoing nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic until May 16"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510162338/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-bangladesh-to-extend-lockdown-until-may-16/1826659" Bangladesh,BGD,20200503,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"3 May – Postponed charging interest on loans: BB instructed banks not to charge customers interest (on loans disbursed before 1 April 2020) until further notice.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203924/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/bangladesh-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Bangladesh,BGD,20200507,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government on 7 May 2020 approved draft legislation to extend the time for taxpayers to file their tax returns and to pay their taxes as relief measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604204823/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/bangladesh-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Bangladesh,BGD,20200510,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"10 May - Workers lay-off prohibition: Ministry of Labour has prohibited garments and other factories from laying off workers ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr festivities. Furthermore, such factories are mandated to pay a full month’s salary to workers who have worked full or part of the month in April. Workers who have not been able to work at all during April shall be entitled to receive 65% of the month’s pay. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203924/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/bangladesh-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Bangladesh,BGD,20200514,E1: Income support,0,,"Since there is no evidence for any ongoing support other than the one time cash payment announced on April 14, downgraded to 0 after one month" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Suspension of commercial flight extended till 30th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529120856/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL • The focus of Bangladesh Bank (BB) is to ensure that there is adequate liquidity in the financial system to support the operations of financial institutions, and it has announced that it will buy treasury bonds and bills from banks. The repo rate was lowered from 6 percent to 5.75 percent effective March 24th and was further reduced to 5.25 percent effective April 12. The CRR was initially reduced from 5 percent to 4.5 percent (daily-basis) and from 5.5 percent to 5 percent (bi-weekly basis), with a further reduction to 3.5 percent and 4 percent, respectively, from April 15. BB has also raised the advance-deposit ratio (ADR) and investment-deposit ratio (IDR) by 2 percent to facilitate credit to the private sector and improve liquidity in the banking system. The Export Development Fund was raised to $5 billion, with the interest rate now fixed at 2 percent and the refinancing limit increased. BB has created several refinancing schemes amounting to a total of Tk 380 billion and a 360-day tenor special repo facility to support exporters, farmers and to facilitate the implementation of the government stimulus packages. To further support farmers, BB also announced an agriculture subsidy program that will take effect for 15 months until mid-2021. In addition, BB has taken measures to delay non-performing loan classification, waive credit card fees and interests, suspend loan interest payments, impose restrictions on bank dividend payments, extend tenures of trade instruments, and ensure access to financial services. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS Foreign exchange rules were eased by Bangladesh Bank to provide foreign currency to the Bangladeshi nationals who are visiting abroad and facing problem in returning home due to travel disruptions, and to allow foreign owned/controlled companies operating in Bangladesh to access short term working capital loans from their parent companies/shareholders abroad to meet actual needs for payments of 3-month wages and salary. It also resumed sales of the US dollar to offset extra pressure on the market caused by lower remittance inflows following the COVID-19 outbreak. " Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," https://web.archive.org/web/20200529121337/https://corona.gov.bd/press-release https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200517,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200530,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201007094615/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Since May 30, the Government of Bangladesh has made wearing masks and social distancing mandatory when outside the home" Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Awami League government lifted its nationwide two-month lockdown on May 31 and, apart from educational institutes, gave the go-ahead for almost all business and government offices, public transport, as well as the garment and other manufacturing industries, to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Awami League government lifted its nationwide two-month lockdown on May 31 and, apart from educational institutes, gave the go-ahead for almost all business and government offices, public transport, as well as the garment and other manufacturing industries, to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615230438/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-14-20200601.pdf?sfvrsn=657b0f1b_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Awami League government lifted its nationwide two-month lockdown on May 31 and, apart from educational institutes, gave the go-ahead for almost all business and government offices, public transport, as well as the garment and other manufacturing industries, to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615230438/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-14-20200601.pdf?sfvrsn=657b0f1b_4 " Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,C5: Close public transport,1,1," Vehicles can move all over the country with passengers maintaining proper health hygiene The government has decided to allow limited operation of public transport, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain has said. “The prime minister has directed to operate public transports on roads and waterways as well as trains with limited passengers from May 31,” the state minister said on Wednesday. “Really we do not know how many more days we have to fight against the Covid-19 virus, and no medicine has yet been discovered. Therefore, we are going to open all types of government, semi-government and private offices,” he said. https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/05/27/state-minister-limited-public-transport-from-may-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20200615232117/https://bangla.dhakatribune.com/dynamics/mostlatestnews" Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Vehicles can move all over the country with passengers maintaining proper health hygiene The government has decided to allow limited operation of public transport, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain has said. “The prime minister has directed to operate public transports on roads and waterways as well as trains with limited passengers from May 31,” the state minister said on Wednesday. “Really we do not know how many more days we have to fight against the Covid-19 virus, and no medicine has yet been discovered. Therefore, we are going to open all types of government, semi-government and private offices,” he said." Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Vehicles can move all over the country with passengers maintaining proper health hygiene The government has decided to allow limited operation of public transport, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain has said. “The prime minister has directed to operate public transports on roads and waterways as well as trains with limited passengers from May 31,” the state minister said on Wednesday. “Really we do not know how many more days we have to fight against the Covid-19 virus, and no medicine has yet been discovered. Therefore, we are going to open all types of government, semi-government and private offices,” he said." Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,C8: International travel controls,3,," On 28 May 2020, Civil Aviation Authority issued a circular regarding the suspension of scheduled international flights to/from Bangladesh: 1. With effect from 0001 BST on 31 May until 2359 BAT on 15 June 2020, all scheduled international commercial passenger flights to/from Bahrain, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, UAE and UK remain suspended; 2. Foreign nationals having valid visas will be required to produce a medical certificate (with English translation) to be obtained within 72 hours of travel, indicating that he/she is “COVID-19 Negative”. The individual needs to submit these certificates on arrival at the entry point (airport, sea port and land port) in Bangladesh; 3. If any Bangladesh-origin passengers possess an NVR and comes to Bangladesh without the required “COVID-19 Negative” certificate, he/she would be institutionally quarantined for 14 (fourteen) days; 4. If any Bangladesh origin passengers possess an NVR and come to Bangladesh with the “COVID-19 Negative” certificate, he/she would be home/self-quarantined for 14 (fourteen) days. However, if upon arrival he/she is diagnosed with any symptoms of corona virus upon on his/her arrival, the passenger would be institutionally quarantined for 14 (fourteen) days; and 5. The following types of international flights shall be conducted as usual: cargo; emergency landing; technical stop (without crew rest); Medical Evacuation; special flight operation; relief assistance; and citizen evacuation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615230438/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-14-20200601.pdf?sfvrsn=657b0f1b_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615233803/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The focus of Bangladesh Bank (BB) is to ensure that there is adequate liquidity in the financial system to support the operations of financial institutions, and it has announced that it will buy treasury bonds and bills from banks. The repo rate was lowered from 6 percent to 5.75 percent effective March 24th and was further reduced to 5.25 percent effective April 12. The CRR was initially reduced from 5 percent to 4.5 percent (daily-basis) and from 5.5 percent to 5 percent (bi-weekly basis), with a further reduction to 3.5 percent and 4 percent, respectively, from April 15. BB has also raised the advance-deposit ratio (ADR) and investment-deposit ratio (IDR) by 2 percent to facilitate credit to the private sector and improve liquidity in the banking system. The Export Development Fund was raised to $5 billion, with the interest rate now fixed at 2 percent and the refinancing limit increased. BB has created several refinancing schemes amounting to a total of Tk 380 billion and a 360-day tenor special repo facility to support exporters, farmers and to facilitate the implementation of the government stimulus packages. To further support farmers, BB also announced an agriculture subsidy program that will take effect for 15 months until mid-2021. In addition, BB has taken measures to delay non-performing loan classification, waive credit card fees and interests, suspend loan interest payments, impose restrictions on bank dividend payments, extend tenures of trade instruments, and ensure access to financial services. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS Foreign exchange rules were eased by Bangladesh Bank to provide foreign currency to the Bangladeshi nationals who are visiting abroad and facing problem in returning home due to travel disruptions, and to allow foreign owned/controlled companies operating in Bangladesh to access short term working capital loans from their parent companies/shareholders abroad to meet actual needs for payments of 3-month wages and salary. It also resumed sales of the US dollar to offset extra pressure on the market caused by lower remittance inflows following the COVID-19 outbreak." Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615230438/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-14-20200601.pdf?sfvrsn=657b0f1b_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615230438/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-14-20200601.pdf?sfvrsn=657b0f1b_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200531,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615230438/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-14-20200601.pdf?sfvrsn=657b0f1b_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200611,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on all scheduled international commercial passenger flights to/from Bahrain, Bhutan, Hongkong, India, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey and UAE. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626210736/http://caab.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/caab.portal.gov.bd/notices/619e38b4_fe27_4c9b_acbc_848df90a6915/2020-06-12-20-06-bdd4997af1fb646c8955c64a06776abd.pdf" Bangladesh,BGD,20200616,C1: School closing,3,1,"Country-wide closure of schools. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626212054/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Bangladesh,BGD,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Government issued a Governmental Order extending the period of conditional overall activities from 16 June 2020 to 30 June 2020. However, a Bangladesh Risk Zone-Based COVID-19 containment guide was issued by the government, whereby zones in Bangladesh are divided into Red, Yellow and Green; Zones declared as red will go into strict lockdown. Restrictions in the Red Zone include: - people working from home (excluding for agricultural work and workers in factories), - grocery shops and pharmacy shops under the red zone will be opened while restaurants and food shops can continue their services through home delivery. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626215345/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-covid-19-update-16-20200615.pdf?sfvrsn=dc18b4e3_4 https://web.archive.org/web/20200626220337/https://bangla.dhakatribune.com/dynamics/mostlatestnews https://web.archive.org/web/20200626224334/https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/covid-19-govt-issues-directives-for-red-zone/53146" Bangladesh,BGD,20200616,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Public gatherings prohibited in red zones. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626224334/https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/covid-19-govt-issues-directives-for-red-zone/53146 https://tbsnews.net/coronavirus-chronicle/covid-19-bangladesh/govt-finalises-red-zones-curb-covid-19-93121" Bangladesh,BGD,20200616,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Stay at home required for red zones. Outside the red zones, all the government, semi-government, autonomous and non-government offices would remain open in their respective arrangements on a limited scale while no one would be allowed to go out at night from 8:00pm to 6:00am without an emergency during the extended restriction period effective from today. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626223155/https://www.newagebd.net/article/108471/general-holiday-for-red-zones-announced" Bangladesh,BGD,20200616,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restriction of movent in Red zones (Uttar Kattali) where lockdown was enforced. Movement remains free in the rest of the country. Source: http://archive.fo/WfkIM " Bangladesh,BGD,20200618,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on all scheduled international commercial passenger flights to/from Bahrain, Bhutan, Hongkong, India, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand and Turkey. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626210949/http://caab.portal.gov.bd/site/notices/4e2f0d10-6128-4457-b2d3-09d8f901454d/Operation-of-Schedule-International-Flights-To-From-bd-during-" Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,C1: School closing,3,1,"Country-wide closure of schools. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626212054/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Government issued a Governmental Order extending the period of conditional overall activities from 16 June 2020 to 30 June 2020. However, a Bangladesh Risk Zone-Based COVID-19 containment guide was issued by the government, whereby zones in Bangladesh are divided into Red, Yellow and Green; Zones declared as red will go into strict lockdown. Restrictions in the Red Zone include: - people working from home (excluding for agricultural work and workers in factories), - grocery shops and pharmacy shops under the red zone will be opened while restaurants and food shops can continue their services through home delivery. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626215345/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-covid-19-update-16-20200615.pdf?sfvrsn=dc18b4e3_4 https://web.archive.org/web/20200626220337/https://bangla.dhakatribune.com/dynamics/mostlatestnews https://web.archive.org/web/20200626224334/https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/covid-19-govt-issues-directives-for-red-zone/53146" Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529115558/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-update-12-20200518.pdf?sfvrsn=bdf1a911_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Public gatherings prohibited in red zones. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626224334/https://unb.com.bd/category/Bangladesh/covid-19-govt-issues-directives-for-red-zone/53146 https://tbsnews.net/coronavirus-chronicle/covid-19-bangladesh/govt-finalises-red-zones-curb-covid-19-93121" Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Vehicles can move all over the country with passengers maintaining proper health hygiene The government has decided to allow limited operation of public transport, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain has said. “The prime minister has directed to operate public transports on roads and waterways as well as trains with limited passengers from May 31,” the state minister said on Wednesday. “Really we do not know how many more days we have to fight against the Covid-19 virus, and no medicine has yet been discovered. Therefore, we are going to open all types of government, semi-government and private offices,” he said. https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/05/27/state-minister-limited-public-transport-from-may-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20200615232117/https://bangla.dhakatribune.com/dynamics/mostlatestnews" Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Stay at home required for red zones. Outside the red zones, all the government, semi-government, autonomous and non-government offices would remain open in their respective arrangements on a limited scale while no one would be allowed to go out at night from 8:00pm to 6:00am without an emergency during the extended restriction period effective from today. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626223155/https://www.newagebd.net/article/108471/general-holiday-for-red-zones-announced" Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restriction of movent in Red zones (Uttar Kattali) where lockdown was enforced. Movement remains free in the rest of the country. Source: http://archive.fo/WfkIM" Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on all scheduled international commercial passenger flights to/from Bahrain, Bhutan, Hongkong, India, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand and Turkey. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626210949/http://caab.portal.gov.bd/site/notices/4e2f0d10-6128-4457-b2d3-09d8f901454d/Operation-of-Schedule-International-Flights-To-From-bd-during-" Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"http://archive.fo/wip/ZAPI7 Key Policy Responses as of June 25, 2020 FISCAL The government has introduced a series of fiscal measures to contain and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. At end-March, the Ministry of Finance issued a revised budget for FY20 including additional resources to fund the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan and expanding existing transfer programs that benefit the poor. Increased allocation has been made to the Open Market Sale (OMS) program to facilitate the purchase of rice at one-third of the market price, and the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief is distributing food supplies at the district level. On March 31, the Ministry of Finance announced a Tk. 50 billion (about USD 588 million) stimulus package for exporting industries to be channeled through a refinance scheme operated by Bangladesh Bank. Loan proceeds will be used to pay worker salaries, primarily through mobile financial services, and the scheme is expected to benefit close to 4 million workers for a three-month period. Exporting firms that have laid off workers will not qualify for the loans. The Ministry of Finance will also subsidize interest payments on up to Tk. 500 billion in working capital loans by scheduled banks to businesses. On April 15th, the Prime Minister announced the allocation of Tk. 21.3 billion under a housing scheme for the homeless, Tk. 7.6 billion for poor people having lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic, Tk. 7.5 billion to provide health insurance for government employees most at risk, and a Tk. 1 billion bonus payment for government doctors and health workers treating COVID-19 patients. Recently, the Prime Minister announced that the government would cover Tk. 20 billion in interest payments on behalf of 13.8 million loan recipients negatively impacted by the national shutdown. The National Board of Revenue has suspended duties and taxes on imports of medical supplies, including protective equipment and test kits. The FY21 Budget presented on 11 June includes higher allocations for health and social safety net programmes. The government has approached international financial institutions seeking budget support, and similar requests have been addressed to bilateral development partners. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The focus of Bangladesh Bank (BB) is to ensure that there is adequate liquidity in the financial system to support the operations of financial institutions, and it has announced that it will buy treasury bonds and bills from banks. The repo rate was lowered from 6 percent to 5.75 percent effective March 24th and was further reduced to 5.25 percent effective April 12. The CRR was initially reduced from 5 percent to 4.5 percent (daily-basis) and from 5.5 percent to 5 percent (bi-weekly basis), with a further reduction to 3.5 percent and 4 percent, respectively, from April 15. Recently, CRR was cut to 1.5% (daily basis) and 2.0% (bi-weekly basis) for offshore banking operation, effective July 1, and 1.0% (daily basis) and 1.5% (by-weekly basis) for NBFIs, effective June 1. BB has also raised the advance-deposit ratio (ADR) and investment-deposit ratio (IDR) by 2 percent to facilitate credit to the private sector and improve liquidity in the banking system. The Export Development Fund was raised to $5 billion, with the interest rate now fixed at 2 percent and the refinancing limit increased. BB has created several refinancing schemes amounting to a total of Tk 380 billion and a 360-day tenor special repo facility to support exporters, farmers and to facilitate the implementation of the government stimulus packages. To further support farmers, BB also announced an agriculture subsidy program that will take effect for 15 months until mid-2021. In addition, BB has taken measures to delay non-performing loan classification, waive credit card fees and interests, suspend loan interest payments, impose restrictions on bank dividend payments, extend tenures of trade instruments, and ensure access to financial services. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS Foreign exchange rules were eased by Bangladesh Bank to provide foreign currency to the Bangladeshi nationals who are visiting abroad and facing problem in returning home due to travel disruptions, and to allow foreign owned/controlled companies operating in Bangladesh to access short term working capital loans from their parent companies/shareholders abroad to meet actual needs for payments of 3-month wages and salary. It also resumed sales of the US dollar to offset extra pressure on the market caused by lower remittance inflows following the COVID-19 outbreak." Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615230438/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-14-20200601.pdf?sfvrsn=657b0f1b_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615230438/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-14-20200601.pdf?sfvrsn=657b0f1b_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200627,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615230438/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/bangladesh/covid-19-who-bangladesh-situation-reports/who-ban-covid-19-sitrep-14-20200601.pdf?sfvrsn=657b0f1b_4" Bangladesh,BGD,20200710,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Bangladesh government cut the number of testing despite the continuing rise in fatalities. Furthermore, the government has imposed charges for coronavirus sample testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716150435/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-covid-19-sample-testing-falls-sharply/1906190" Bangladesh,BGD,20200712,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Bangladesh on Sunday (July 12th) barred congregational prayers on the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha on traditionally-designated open grounds to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to senior officials. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716150425/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/bangladesh-restricts-public-eid-prayers-amid-pandemic/1908129" Bangladesh,BGD,20200716,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in policy. Source: http://archive.fo/R3pI3" Bangladesh,BGD,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"In red zones under lockdown e.g. Wari: - The residents are not allowed to move around except for essential work - ""Also due to this lockdown, I won't get paid this month for not being able to go to my workplace. But it's not just me, I personally know quite a few people who are facing this sort of economic hardship,"" Source: http://archive.fo/5fpjF#selection-773.0-773.214" Bangladesh,BGD,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In red zones restrictions on gatherings of fewer than 10 people. Source: http://archive.fo/5fpjF#selection-821.0-821.192" Bangladesh,BGD,20200716,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"stay at home requirements for individuals living within red zones. In Wari, one of the regions in lockdown, despite the lockdown, healthcare professionals and emergency patients such as pregnant women, patients on dialysis or individuals with heart disease have been excluded from these restrictions. Source: http://archive.fo/5fpjF#selection-821.0-821.192" Bangladesh,BGD,20200716,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions on movements on red zones i.e. zones under lockdown. Source: http://archive.fo/5fpjF#selection-821.0-821.192" Bangladesh,BGD,20200716,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Commercial passenger flights from the UK, together with flights from Malaysia, Turkey, the UAE, Qatar and Sri Lanka are now permitted to land in Bangladesh. On arrival in Bangladesh, all foreign nationals are required to produce a medical certificate issued within 72 hours of travel indicating the passenger is COVID-19 negative. Passengers arriving from coronavirus affected countries, including the UK, are also required to self-quarantine for 14 days. The temporary suspension of international passenger flights from: Bahrain, Bhutan, Hong Kong, India, Kuwait, the Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Thailand remains in force." Bangladesh,BGD,20200716,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Bangladesh Central Band extends policy supports for RMG, textile sector until March 2021. Apart from the policy support, the government has launched a number of stimulus packages for revival of businesses in these sectors. Source: http://archive.fo/zJ8jN" Bangladesh,BGD,20200716,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign persists. Source: http://archive.fo/JulqA" Bangladesh,BGD,20200716,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The policy remains the same: ""...Health Minister Zahid Maleque at a news conference in Dhaka on Friday, as he urged people with symptoms to inform authorities so that they could be tested."" Source: http://archive.fo/8QIeG" Bangladesh,BGD,20200716,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""Bangladesh has rolled out a contact tracing app on a trial basis to warn users if they have been near someone who later tested COVID-19 positive. The Corona Tracer BD has been developed by local technology company in collaboration with the government."" Source: http://archive.fo/vsLWu" Bangladesh,BGD,20200724,E1: Income support,0,,"No change in policy found." Bangladesh,BGD,20200804,C1: School closing,3,1,"On the 4th August 2020, the Bangladeshi government announced that it would be extending domestic restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. The provisional deadline for the extension is the 31st August. This included ""banning... the opening of educational institutions"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200807090705/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bangladesh-extends-modified-domestic-restrictions-through-aug-31" Bangladesh,BGD,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On the 4th August 2020, the Bangladeshi government announced that it would be extending domestic restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. The provisional deadline for the extension is the 31st August. This included that ""Businesses may function with social distancing measures through 2000 daily"". This is in addition to the continuing colour-coded classification system, wherein stricter regulations were imposed on areas of high COVID-19 levels within Bangladesh. In some cases this includes the closing of all-but-essential businesses. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200807090705/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bangladesh-extends-modified-domestic-restrictions-through-aug-31" Bangladesh,BGD,20200804,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On the 4th August 2020, the Bangladeshi government announced that it would be extending domestic restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. The provisional deadline for the extension is the 31st August. This included the banning of large gatherings, which, in this case, includes public events. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200807090705/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bangladesh-extends-modified-domestic-restrictions-through-aug-31" Bangladesh,BGD,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On the 4th August 2020, the Bangladeshi government announced that it would be extending domestic restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. The provisional deadline for the extension is the 31st August. This included the banning of large gatherings. This is in addition to the continuing colour-coded classification system, wherein stricter regulations were imposed on areas of high COVID-19 levels within Bangladesh. In some cases this includes restrictions on private gatherings of fewer than 10 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200807090705/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bangladesh-extends-modified-domestic-restrictions-through-aug-31" Bangladesh,BGD,20200804,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On the 4th August 2020, the Bangladeshi government announced that it would be extending domestic restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. The provisional deadline for the extension is the 31st August. As of the 4th August, the restrictions permit for the partial resuming of public transport services, and ""bus services for long-distance routes and Dhaka are operating at reduced capacity and are implementing social distancing measures. Rail services have also resumed at reduced capacity and with social distancing measures in place."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200807090705/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bangladesh-extends-modified-domestic-restrictions-through-aug-31" Bangladesh,BGD,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On the 4th August 2020, the Bangladeshi government announced that it would be extending domestic restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. The provisional deadline for the extension is the 31st August. This included the announcement that ""residents must wear masks when in public and stay home to the extent possible."" This is in addition to the continuing colour-coded classification system, wherein stricter regulations were imposed on areas of high COVID-19 levels within Bangladesh. In some cases this includes stricter regulations regarding staying at home, up to the level that staying home is required, but with exceptions. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200807090705/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bangladesh-extends-modified-domestic-restrictions-through-aug-31" Bangladesh,BGD,20200823,C1: School closing,3,1,"Bangladeshi government reiterated its decision to keep educational institutes closed till the COVID-19 situation improved. See article, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200824141821/https://bdnews24.com/education/2020/08/23/bangladesh-not-ready-to-reopen-schools-in-september-as-pandemic-rages" Bangladesh,BGD,20201021,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in policy, the shutdown period has been extended until October 31. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027164742/https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/bangladesh-schools-unlikely-to-reopen-in-november-education-minister-120102100849_1.html" Bangladesh,BGD,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"26th October 2020, Bangladesh's government has launched a ‘no mask, no service’ policy in order to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Cabinet Secretary informed that the people at all the social institutions, public and private offices, shopping malls, haat-bazaars, mosques or other places of worship throughout the country, educational institutions must wear a mask because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026194022/https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/bangladesh-government-orders-no-mask-no-service-policy-to-curb-covid-19-1603713647-1" Bangladesh,BGD,20201028,C1: School closing,3,1,"As indicated by the UNESCO 'Global Monitoring of School Closures caused by COVID-19' all schools in Bangladesh remain closed due to the continued coronavirus escalation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109160237/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bangladesh,BGD,20201110,C1: School closing,3,1,"AlJazeera Nov 13: ""Bangladesh has extended its closure of schools and educational institutions, which were last open in March, until December 19. The government closed schools and educational institutions on March 17 and has extended the closure several times, most recently until November 15."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201122211406/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/13/bangladesh-extends-school-shutdown-over-second-covid-19-wave" Bangladesh,BGD,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points. - Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - Residents must work from home. - Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ IN GENERAL: Workplace restrictions seem be removed. Dhaka Tribune: ""On October 31, the Cabinet Division sent notices to all public offices of the country, asking them to restrict entry and to refuse service to anyone without a mask. The notice further said masks have been made compulsory for all offices, courts, shopping malls, bazaars, state or government buildings and social events."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122215536/https://www.dhakatribune.com/health/coronavirus/2020/11/02/no-restriction-on-public-movement-to-curb-second-wave-of-covid-19 Nov 12, reuters.com: ""“The decision has been taken considering the second wave... We can’t play with the lives of our children,” said a senior official of the education ministry, who declined to be named. **The government however, has lifted most other restrictions**"" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122212335if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bangladesh-educati/bangladesh-extends-school-shutdown-over-second-covid-19-wave-idUSKBN27S26A " Bangladesh,BGD,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. It is important to note GoB officials have confirmed that the list of Red zones does not mean the areas are or will be under lockdown restrictions. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points. - Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - Residents must work from home. - Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ IN GENERAL: COVID19-related restrictions seem be removed, although with strict adherence to mask wearing. Dhaka Tribune: ""On October 31, the Cabinet Division sent notices to all public offices of the country, asking them to restrict entry and to refuse service to anyone without a mask. The notice further said masks have been made compulsory for all offices, courts, shopping malls, bazaars, state or government buildings and **social events**."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122215536/https://www.dhakatribune.com/health/coronavirus/2020/11/02/no-restriction-on-public-movement-to-curb-second-wave-of-covid-19 Nov 12, reuters.com: ""“The decision has been taken considering the second wave... We can’t play with the lives of our children,” said a senior official of the education ministry, who declined to be named. **The government however, has lifted most other restrictions**"" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122212335if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bangladesh-educati/bangladesh-extends-school-shutdown-over-second-covid-19-wave-idUSKBN27S26A " Bangladesh,BGD,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. It is important to note GoB officials have confirmed that the list of Red zones does not mean the areas are or will be under lockdown restrictions. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points. - Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - Residents must work from home. - Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ IN GENERAL: COVID19-related restrictions seem be removed, although with strict adherence to mask wearing. Dhaka Tribune: ""On October 31, the Cabinet Division sent notices to all public offices of the country, asking them to restrict entry and to refuse service to anyone without a mask. The notice further said masks have been made compulsory for all offices, courts, shopping malls, bazaars, state or government buildings and **social events**."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122215536/https://www.dhakatribune.com/health/coronavirus/2020/11/02/no-restriction-on-public-movement-to-curb-second-wave-of-covid-19 Nov 12, reuters.com: ""“The decision has been taken considering the second wave... We can’t play with the lives of our children,” said a senior official of the education ministry, who declined to be named. **The government however, has lifted most other restrictions**"" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122212335if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bangladesh-educati/bangladesh-extends-school-shutdown-over-second-covid-19-wave-idUSKBN27S26A " Bangladesh,BGD,20201110,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. It is important to note GoB officials have confirmed that the list of Red zones does not mean the areas are or will be under lockdown restrictions. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - **Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown.** - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points. - Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - Residents must work from home. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ IN GENERAL: COVID19-related restrictions seem be removed, although with strict adherence to mask wearing. Dhaka Tribune: ""On October 31, the Cabinet Division sent notices to all public offices of the country, asking them to restrict entry and to refuse service to anyone without a mask. The notice further said masks have been made compulsory for all offices, courts, shopping malls, bazaars, state or government buildings and **social events**."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122215536/https://www.dhakatribune.com/health/coronavirus/2020/11/02/no-restriction-on-public-movement-to-curb-second-wave-of-covid-19 Nov 12, reuters.com: ""“The decision has been taken considering the second wave... We can’t play with the lives of our children,” said a senior official of the education ministry, who declined to be named. **The government however, has lifted most other restrictions**"" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122212335if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bangladesh-educati/bangladesh-extends-school-shutdown-over-second-covid-19-wave-idUSKBN27S26A " Bangladesh,BGD,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. It is important to note GoB officials have confirmed that the list of Red zones does not mean the areas are or will be under lockdown restrictions. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - **Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs.** - **Residents must work from home.** - Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown. - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ IN GENERAL: COVID19-related restrictions seem be removed, although with strict adherence to mask wearing. Dhaka Tribune: ""On October 31, the Cabinet Division sent notices to all public offices of the country, asking them to restrict entry and to refuse service to anyone without a mask. The notice further said masks have been made compulsory for all offices, courts, shopping malls, bazaars, state or government buildings and **social events**."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122215536/https://www.dhakatribune.com/health/coronavirus/2020/11/02/no-restriction-on-public-movement-to-curb-second-wave-of-covid-19 Nov 12, reuters.com: ""“The decision has been taken considering the second wave... We can’t play with the lives of our children,” said a senior official of the education ministry, who declined to be named. **The government however, has lifted most other restrictions**"" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122212335if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bangladesh-educati/bangladesh-extends-school-shutdown-over-second-covid-19-wave-idUSKBN27S26A " Bangladesh,BGD,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. It is important to note GoB officials have confirmed that the list of Red zones does not mean the areas are or will be under lockdown restrictions. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - **Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points.** - **Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs.** - **Residents must work from home.** - **Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown.** - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ IN GENERAL: COVID19-related restrictions seem be removed, although with strict adherence to mask wearing. Dhaka Tribune: ""On October 31, the Cabinet Division sent notices to all public offices of the country, asking them to restrict entry and to refuse service to anyone without a mask. The notice further said masks have been made compulsory for all offices, courts, shopping malls, bazaars, state or government buildings and **social events**."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122215536/https://www.dhakatribune.com/health/coronavirus/2020/11/02/no-restriction-on-public-movement-to-curb-second-wave-of-covid-19 Nov 12, reuters.com: ""“The decision has been taken considering the second wave... We can’t play with the lives of our children,” said a senior official of the education ministry, who declined to be named. **The government however, has lifted most other restrictions**"" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122212335if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bangladesh-educati/bangladesh-extends-school-shutdown-over-second-covid-19-wave-idUSKBN27S26A " Bangladesh,BGD,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Flights from certain countries are banned at this time: US Embassy, Bangladesh website: Wayback snapshot Nov 11 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Updated Nov 18 2020; Wayback snapshot Nov 22, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ ""The Government of Bangladesh has authorized the resumption of limited international commercial flights. International flights to/from Bahrain, China, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey, U.A.E. and the U.K. are permitted to operate. To avoid the further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh announced until further notice all international commercial passenger flights from Bhutan, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Nepal, and Thailand shall not be allowed to land at any airport in Bangladesh."" Additionally, most passengers landing in Bangladesh via flights must have a COVID-19 negative certificate irrespective of where their place of departure. ""If international travelers arrive in Bangladesh with COVID-19 symptoms, they will be institutionally quarantined for 14 days. If international travelers arrive in Bangladesh with no COVID-19 symptoms, they will be required to “home quarantine” for 14 days.""" Bangladesh,BGD,20201123,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The British government has noted that the UK is amongst some of the few countries where commercial passenger flights have resumed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205202636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh/coronavirus" Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,C1: School closing,3,1,"AlJazeera Nov 13: ""Bangladesh has extended its closure of schools and educational institutions, which were last open in March, until December 19. The government closed schools and educational institutions on March 17 and has extended the closure several times, most recently until November 15."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201122211406/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/13/bangladesh-extends-school-shutdown-over-second-covid-19-wave" Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points. - Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - Residents must work from home. - Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. It is important to note GoB officials have confirmed that the list of Red zones does not mean the areas are or will be under lockdown restrictions. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points. - Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - Residents must work from home. - Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. It is important to note GoB officials have confirmed that the list of Red zones does not mean the areas are or will be under lockdown restrictions. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points. - Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - Residents must work from home. - Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. It is important to note GoB officials have confirmed that the list of Red zones does not mean the areas are or will be under lockdown restrictions. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points. - Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - Residents must work from home. - Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Targeted: According to the US Embassy Website in Bangladesh as of Nov 11, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201111005505/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/: ""Currently, only certain sectors located within the Wari jurisdiction of the Dhaka South City Corporation are designated as ‘lockdown/containment’ zones. In these areas, the City Corporations will facilitate emergency response services. It is important to note GoB officials have confirmed that the list of Red zones does not mean the areas are or will be under lockdown restrictions. Restrictions on Designated Lockdown/Containment Areas: - Pedestrian and vehicular movements controlled through secured entry/exit points. - Residents should remain within their homes except for emergencies or for essential needs. - No indoor dining services allowed. Delivery food service options are available. - Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open. - Residents will be allowed to shop in bazaars only when necessary. - Residents must work from home. - Transportation will be suspended. Rickshaws, vans, taxis, auto-rickshaws, and private vehicles are not permitted inside the demarcated areas during the 21-day lockdown. - COVID-19 tests will be available to residents, and home isolation or institutional isolation will be arranged for patients who test positive. - Shopping malls, gyms, sports complexes and recreation centres will be closed. - No public gatherings of any kind are allowed. - Only people who are ill may go to hospitals. - Mosques and other places of worship are closed to residents. Only official staff are permitted to enter. - ATM services will remain open. Banks will operate in a limited capacity. - Factories in towns will remain closed, but factories and agricultural production-related factories in rural areas can remain operational. - Agricultural work must be performed under strict health and hygiene regulations."" This information has not changed as of Nov 18, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221519/https://bd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The British government has noted that the UK is amongst some of the few countries where commercial passenger flights have resumed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205202636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh/coronavirus" Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""The Prime Minister also announced that the government would cover Tk. 20 billion in interest payments on behalf of 13.8 million loan recipients negatively impacted by the national shutdown."" As of December 3rd, 2020 it appears that these debt relief programs are still ongoing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213134019/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change identified. " Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As of December 5th, testing of symptomatic individuals continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140121/https://www.dhakatribune.com/health/coronavirus/2020/12/02/bangladesh-to-start-antigen-testing-from-december-5" Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140430/https://www.who.int/bangladesh/news/detail/06-09-2020-who-strengthens-covid-19-contact-tracing-to-break-the-chain-of-transmission" Bangladesh,BGD,20201206,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"As part of COVID-19 measures, face masks must be worn at all times when moving in and around Bangladesh. This includes wearing a mask inside all workplaces (public and private), educational institutions, places of worship, hotels, shops, malls, markets, restaurants, hospitals and at social gatherings. You should also wear a mask at home if anyone in your household is displaying COVID-19 symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213135559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bangladesh/coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20200203,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All arriving passengers go through thermal control, as body temperature of each one is measured. At temperature above 37 degrees, the passenger is taken to an isolated room, where a questionnaire is filled and health condition is checked. People with high body temperature also pass through a separate exit. From there, they a medical team takes them to specialized hospitals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503233128/https://bnr.bg/en/post/101223148/bulgaria-has-taken-all-measures-for-stopping-coronavirus-entering-country " Bulgaria,BGR,20200211,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Bulgaria’s Health Ministry opens hotline for coronavirus. Since this is in response towards inquiries by the public, this does not rise to a 2G level. However, it is also not 0. Given that the advice to people concerned would likely be in line with guidelines by the WHO, I rate this as 1G ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200503234932/https://www.bnt.bg/en/a/bulgarias-health-ministry-opened-hotline-for-coronavirus " Bulgaria,BGR,20200224,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that the Bulgarians refrain from attending public events, avoid crowded places, and comply with safety measures such as wearing a protective medical mask, maintaining personal hygiene, and avoiding direct contact with strangers. Since the PM also addressed the public on the same day and because of the previous presence of a hotline, I rate this as 2G for being the starting point of the public information campaign stage; https://web.archive.org/web/20200503234833/https://www.bnt.bg/en/a/foreign-ministry-with-recommendations-on-italy-and-china-travel-over-coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20200305,C1: School closing,2,1,"Bulgaria closed all schools due to a separate Influenza B epidemic until March 11 (but universities remained open); https://web.archive.org/web/20200503224948/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bulgaria/bulgaria-confirms-first-four-cases-of-coronavirus-health-officials-idUSKBN20V09S " Bulgaria,BGR,20200308,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Bulgaria introduces travel screenings at airports. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bulgaria/bulgaria-confirms-first-four-cases-of-coronavirus-health-officials-idUSKBN20V09S" Bulgaria,BGR,20200308,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Currently, no specified policy even though testing is taking place. 30th March: Bulgaria has ordered 600,000 PCR tests and 400,000 rapid tests for mass testing." Bulgaria,BGR,20200308,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"(Note: I updated the value from No data/policy to 0) No mentions of contact tracing as a policy. No mention in Media. Except: On 8th March, when the first two cases were confirmed, authorities were tracking down all those in contact with these two patients. Concerns with this piece of information: 1) Cannot confirm is contact tracing was carried out only initially or if it is still being carried out 2) The article cited in Wikipedia is in the Bulgarian local language. Cannot vouch for this piece of information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Bulgaria#cite_note-9" Bulgaria,BGR,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,1,1," Ministry of Youth and Sports in communication to all licensed sports federations and their clubs recommends limiting sporting events to a maximum of 250 people in areas without confirmed COVID infections and canceling them in areas with confirmed infections; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504000447/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/105" Bulgaria,BGR,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"Classes and all extracurricular activities (classes, clubs, clubs: 1 schools, excursions, etc.) shall be suspended in schools, universities and other educational institutions and organizations. Where possible, distance learning is introduced.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425123908/https://www.mh.government.bg/media/filer_public/2020/03/13/rd-01-124-vuvejdane-protiepidemichni-merki.pdf" Bulgaria,BGR,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"All employers, depending on the type and possibilities of the work, are required to do their best to introduce work from home. Where that is impossible, they should organiser tighter hygiene measures in the work spaces. https://www.bnt.bg/en/a/bulgarias-health-minister-issues-tougher-measures-against-covid-19-spread; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425123908/https://www.mh.government.bg/media/filer_public/2020/03/13/rd-01-124-vuvejdane-protiepidemichni-merki.pdf" Bulgaria,BGR,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All kinds of mass events, including sports, cultural and entertaining and scientific events (cinemas, theaters, concerts, museums, conferences, symposia, sports and SPA centers, gyms, etc.) are discontinued (§5 in the source).; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504102306/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/175" Bulgaria,BGR,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All kinds of mass events, including sports, cultural and entertaining and scientific events (cinemas, theaters, concerts, museums, conferences, symposia, sports and SPA centers, gyms, etc.) are discontinued (§5 in the source). This includes private events from the interpretation of the government in practice. Events including private events must be limited so that they do not allow the gathering of more than two persons over 60 years of age; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504102306/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/175 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Bulgaria Bulgaria bans entry to citizens of 15 countries: https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-bulgaria-travel/bulgaria-bans-entry-to-citizens-of-15-countries-idUSL8N2B98T5; Bulgarian trains stop international service: https://www.bnt.bg/en/a/bulgarian-railways-suspend-services-of-international-trains" Bulgaria,BGR,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Residents of Bansko put under quarantine, can only leave the house for essential trips, enforced by local police; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504104452/https://dnes.dir.bg/obshtestvo/11-novi-polozhitelni-probi-virusat-stigna-smolyan-i-veliko-tarnovo; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504104705/https://www.mediapool.bg/bansko-ski-resort-first-bulgarian-town-to-impose-full-quarantine-over-covid-19-news304767.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504104703/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/03/17/coronavirus-bulgarias-bansko-ski-resort-placed-under-quarantine/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Bansko ski resort under strict quarantine until March 31. Since residents have until March 18 to return to their homes, March 18 coded as start date of measure (despite announcement on March 17); https://web.archive.org/web/20200504104452/https://dnes.dir.bg/obshtestvo/11-novi-polozhitelni-probi-virusat-stigna-smolyan-i-veliko-tarnovo; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504104705/https://www.mediapool.bg/bansko-ski-resort-first-bulgarian-town-to-impose-full-quarantine-over-covid-19-news304767.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504104703/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/03/17/coronavirus-bulgarias-bansko-ski-resort-placed-under-quarantine/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200326154228/https://www.dnes.bg/obshtestvo/2020/03/16/nova-zapoved-zabraniava-vlizane-u-nas-na-grajdani-na-15-strani.442422" Bulgaria,BGR,20200319,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Health Minister temporarily bans non-EU citizens from entering Bulgaria; https://www.bnt.bg/en/a/health-minister-temporarily-bans-non-eu-citizens-from-entering-bulgaria " Bulgaria,BGR,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Bulgaria bans gatherings of more than two adults in public places such as parks, gardens, and sporting facilities open to the public; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103406/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/181" Bulgaria,BGR,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Bulgaria restricts intercity travel to ""essential"" trips (see §3 in the source), bans other trips; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504110933/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/181" Bulgaria,BGR,20200330,E1: Income support,2,0,"On 30 March 2020 the government adopted a decree for the provision of support of the local business in relation to the COVID-19 crisis. Under this program the government will cover up to 60% from the insurance income of the employees based on the request of the employer and 60% of the part of the social security contributions due by the employer. The remaining 40% of the employees’ remunerations shall be paid by the employer. The measures will apply in respect of employees whose work has been suspended. In case of part-time work the measures will be applied proportionally in respect of the part of the non-working hours. The support will be available for sectors directly affected by the crisis including retail, restaurants, tourism and those exhaustively listed in the decree of the Council of Ministers. The measures require the employer to pay the full remuneration to the employees, not to terminate any employees due to reduced workload, headcount reductions and closure of part of the enterprise. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430230227/https://www.ey.com/gl/en/services/tax/law/ey-global-law-covid19-short-term-work-state-bulgaria; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430225521/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/03/30/covid-19-bulgaria-cabinet-lists-sectors-eligible-for-aid-prepares-budget-revision/] The decree can be accessed at: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430231121/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/212" Bulgaria,BGR,20200330,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Bulgaria’s Health Minister Kiril Ananiev issued an order on March 30 that everyone, when at indoor or outdoor public places, must wear a protective mask, a notice on the Health Ministry website said. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017113035/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/03/30/covid-19-bulgaria-makes-wearing-a-protective-mask-in-public-places-compulsory/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200331,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Quarantine in Bansko lifted at 7pm (since in place for majority of the day, still coded as 2T); https://web.archive.org/web/20200505165604/https://www.bnr.bg/en/post/101250386" Bulgaria,BGR,20200331,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Less than 24 hours after issuing an order making the wearing of protective masks when in indoor and outdoor public places compulsory, Bulgaria’s Health Minister Kiril Ananiev withdrew it. He said that the order was withdrawn pending consensus in society about the use of protective masks. The Bulgarian state would buy a million protective masks that it would distribute via the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy to people who are socially vulnerable and people unable to buy such masks, Ananiev told a briefing on March 31. Since the use of masks is clearly preferred by the Ministry of Health, going as far as providing free masks for poor citizens, rated as 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017113430/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/03/31/bulgarias-health-minister-rescinds-order-making-masks-compulsory-in-public-places/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"While some public gatherings were banned, it does not seem like the Bulgarian government has placed an official restriction on leaving home, though it recommended staying at home. Individual quarantine measures might be ordered (and numbers for those are in the thousands, but no general stay-at-home order); https://web.archive.org/web/20200425135356/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/15/world/europe/15reuters-health-coronavirus-bulgaria.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425135426/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/04/11/covid-19-in-bulgaria-roundup-april-11-death-toll-rises-mask-wearing-decreed/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425134242/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-easter-orthodox-bu/bulgarian-christians-celebrate-easter-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-idUKKBN22100A; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425134245/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-bulgaria-church/bulgarian-churches-to-remain-open-on-palm-sunday-easter-idUKKCN21R2B1 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200407,C8: International travel controls,3,,"More nations added to the ban list: https://www.euractiv.com/section/justice-home-affairs/news/bulgaria-bans-entry-to-foreigners-from-almost-all-the-world-over-covid-19/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200408,H2: Testing policy,1,,"8th April: Mass rapid testing was announced for residents of Bansko (a mountain resort town. The tests are intended to find out if residents of Bansko who had been in contact with the virus, have had mild symptoms or produced antibodies without showing any symptoms. This is an announcement. No news of commencement yet. https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/04/08/bulgarian-pm-orders-coronavirus-mass-testing-in-bansko/ " Bulgaria,BGR,20200410,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown measures from March 13 extended to May 13; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425124350/http://www.mh.government.bg/bg/novini/aktualno/do-13-maj-se-udlzhava-srokt-na-vvedenite-protivoep/; (Original measures here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425123908/https://www.mh.government.bg/media/filer_public/2020/03/13/rd-01-124-vuvejdane-protiepidemichni-merki.pdf)" Bulgaria,BGR,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"While some public gatherings were banned, it does not seem like the Bulgarian government has placed an official restriction on leaving home, though it recommended staying at home.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425135356/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/15/world/europe/15reuters-health-coronavirus-bulgaria.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425135426/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/04/11/covid-19-in-bulgaria-roundup-april-11-death-toll-rises-mask-wearing-decreed/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425134242/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-easter-orthodox-bu/bulgarian-christians-celebrate-easter-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-idUKKBN22100A; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425134245/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-bulgaria-church/bulgarian-churches-to-remain-open-on-palm-sunday-easter-idUKKCN21R2B1 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200410,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On April 10 2020, the Bulgarian National Bank approved the draft Order to defer and settle required liabilities to banks and their subsidiaries. The approved private moratorium provides an opportunity for changes in the repayment schedule of principal and / or interest rates, without changing key parameters of the credit agreement, such as the interest rates already agreed. The instalments may be deferred for up to 6 months, ending on 31 December 2020. The instalments must have been regularly serviced or with a default of no more than 90 days by 1 March 2020. Customers must explicitly state to their servicing bank that they wish to benefit from the facilities offered. Three standardized mechanisms are envisaged: (1) Deferral of principal and interest for up to 6 months; (2) deferral of principal for up to 6 months; (3) applicable to revolving products. The respective mechanism will be chosen by mutual agreement between the banks and their clients. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200428130634/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ikonomicheski] The full text of the approved order for deferral and settlement of required liabilities to banks and their subsidiaries - financial institutions can be accessed at https://web.archive.org/web/20200428133806/https://www.bnb.bg/bnbweb/groups/public/documents/bnb_pressrelease/pr_20200410_a1_bg.pdf" Bulgaria,BGR,20200412,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Bulgaria introduces mandatory wearing of masks in public from April 12 until April 26. This order was later extended till May 13. All citizens in Bulgaria are obliged to wear a disposable or reusable face mask or another option covering the nose and mouth (including cloth, scarf, etc.) when they are in indoor or outdoor public places (including public transport, shops, parks, churches, monasteries, temples, halls, streets, bus stops, etc.). Public places are also considered to be all places which are freely accessible and/or intended for public use. This also applies to places where public services are provided. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017113504/https://bnr.bg/en/post/101257255/bulgaria-introduces-mandatory-wearing-of-masks-in-public-from-april-12-until-april-26-inclusive https://web.archive.org/web/20201017114109/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/04/24/bulgarias-health-minister-extends-order-on-wearing-masks-in-public-places/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200415,C1: School closing,3,1,"Classes and all extracurricular activities (classrooms, clubs, green schools, field trips, etc.) in schools, universities and other training institutions and organizations have been discontinued . Where possible, distance learning is introduced. Children's visits to day nurseries and kindergartens have been suspended. Restrictive measures in force until 13 May 2020. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430234703/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki]" Bulgaria,BGR,20200415,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"All employers, depending on the specifics and capabilities of the respective work activity, shall introduce a remote form of work for their employees. Where this is not possible, employers arrange for enhanced anti-epidemic measures to be taken in the workplaces, including filter, disinfection and ventilation, coaching for personal hygiene of staff and do not allow employees or outsiders with manifestations of acute infectious diseases. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430234703/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki]" Bulgaria,BGR,20200415,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"General regulations remain in place; Minister of Health in addition places the village of Panicherevo, Gurkovo Municipality, Stara Zagora District under strict quarantine on 15.04.2020 (canceled on April 28). They cannot leave their homes except for the provision of food and medicine, bank services or medical assistance when needed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504001928/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/245 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200415,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"General regulations remain in place; Minister of Health in addition places the village of Panicherevo, Gurkovo Municipality, Stara Zagora District under strict quarantine on 15.04.2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504001928/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/245 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200417,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"General regulations remain in place; Bulgaria in addition bans travel to (and from except for work) Sofia; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425135706/http://www.mh.government.bg/bg/novini/aktualno/ministrt-na-zdraveopazvaneto-izdade-zapoved-za-vve/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504002153/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/256; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504110933/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/181 (general orders) " Bulgaria,BGR,20200422,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Bulgaria bans entry of all third-country nationals, across all border points, by air, sea, rail and road. But, it names a number of exceptions (inlcuding all Bulgarian nationals, nationals of Member States of the European Union and Schengen States and third-country nationals directly involved in the construction, maintenance, operation and security of strategic and critical infrastructure of Bulgaria. Though bordering on a total border closures, I code this as 3G. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503230330/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/186" Bulgaria,BGR,20200426,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All kinds of mass events, including sports, cultural and entertaining and scientific events (cinemas, theaters, concerts, museums, conferences, symposia, sports and SPA centers, gyms, etc.) have been discontinued. Restrictive measures in force until 13 May 2020 [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430234703/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki]" Bulgaria,BGR,20200428,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Panicherevo quarantine canceled on April 28" Bulgaria,BGR,20200429,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Bulgaria seeks passengers from Amsterdam flight after 3 test positive for Covid-19 web/20200604222325/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/04/29/bulgaria-seeks-passengers-from-amsterdam-flight-after-3-test-positive-for-covid-19/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200501,E1: Income support,2,0,"Decree ? 55 of the Council of Ministers of 2020 on determining the terms and conditions for payment of compensation to employers in order to maintain the employment of employees https://web.archive.org/web/20200522062203/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/212" Bulgaria,BGR,20200501,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Following the Comply or explain principle, on 3 April 2020 the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) announced its decision to comply with the EBA Guidelines and required all Bulgarian commercial banks to prepare and submit a unified draft rules for a private Moratoria on bank loan payments in relation to the COVID-19 situation (the “Moratoria”), which would enable banks to offer flexibility and incentives for bank loan payments Deferral of payments under bank loans for a period of up to six months, but no later than 31 December 2020. Subject to deferring may be all amounts due, or the principal only The scope of the Moratoria covers the widest possible range of borrowers, both individuals and legal entities. The Moratoria will apply to all bank loans concluded before 31 March 2020, regardless of their type, size, purpose, and established collaterals" Bulgaria,BGR,20200501,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Bulgaria’s Health Minister Kiril Ananiev issued an order on May 1 cancelling his earlier order requiring the mandatory wearing of masks or other appropriate face covering in public places. The new order says that everyone in public places, including parks, streets and at bus stops, is required to comply with physical distancing and all anti-epidemic measures. If it is essential to be in contact with other people, residents should wear a mask or other material covering the nose and mouth. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017114446/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/05/01/covid-19-bulgaria-scraps-order-on-mandatory-wearing-of-masks-in-public-places/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200506,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The restrictions on intercity travel in Bulgaria end at midnight, Health Minister Kiril Ananiev said on May 5. source: https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/05/05/covid-19-in-bulgaria-may-5-intercity-travel-restrictions-scrapped-as-of-wednesday/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No official stay at home order, but government recommends people to stay at home." Bulgaria,BGR,20200508,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated COVID-19 website www.coronavirus.bg" Bulgaria,BGR,20200508,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing for the new coronavirus is not performed at the request of the citizens, but after an assessment of the RHI or the medical institution where the patient is hospitalized. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519221611/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/kontaktno-litse" Bulgaria,BGR,20200508,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"All close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19, at the discretion of the RHI epidemiologist, are quarantined at home or elsewhere for accommodation and medical supervision for a period of 14 days from the last contact with the infected person. . The monitoring of the health condition of each contact person is performed by the general practitioner or the respective regional health inspection. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519221611/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/kontaktno-litse" Bulgaria,BGR,20200514,C1: School closing,3,1,"Classes and all extracurricular activities (study halls, clubs, green schools, excursions, etc.) in schools, universities and other educational institutions and organizations have been suspended. If possible, a distance form of training is introduced. An exception is allowed in respect of activities specified in the order of the Minister of Health. All group forms of activity and work with children and students, outside the system of pre-school and school education, which are organized and conducted by individuals and legal entities, regardless of their legal and organizational form, have been suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515132223/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20200514,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"All employers and recruitment bodies, depending on the specifics and capabilities of the respective work activity, organize remote form of work for their employees (home work / teleworking). When it is impossible to apply a remote form of work, the employers / appointing authorities must organize the implementation of the anti-epidemic measures specified in the order of the Minister of Health in the work premises. May 14 - June 14, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200515204532/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20200514,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"It is not allowed to hold mass sports events in open and closed places(in sports centers, gyms, clubs and others). An exception to the ban is allowed for group sports for amateurs with up to 12 (twelve) participants without a competitive nature, without an audience and only in open places. It is forbidden to hold mass cultural and entertainment events indoors (theaters, concerts, stage events, etc.) except for visits to museums, galleries, libraries and cinemas. Events that are not prohibited are held when the seats are occupied up to 30% of their total capacity. Measures in place from May 14 to June 14, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200515223211/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/334" Bulgaria,BGR,20200514,C8: International travel controls,4,,"A temporary ban has been introduced for entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria of all persons , regardless of their citizenship, through all border crossings, by air, sea, rail and road transport (the ban does not apply to Bulgarian citizens, family members of Bulgarian citizens, persons the status of permanent, long-term or long-term residence in the Republic of Bulgaria and members of their families, as well as other specified in the order of the Minister of health exceptions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515132223/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20200515,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"It is prohibited to hold any organized gatherings of groups over 10 (ten) persons. Measures in place from May 15, 2020 to June 14, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200515225334/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/351" Bulgaria,BGR,20200520,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Visits to entertainment and gaming halls, discos and bars; It is not allowed to hold mass sports events in open and indoor places (in sports centers, clubs, etc.); It is forbidden to hold mass scientific events (conferences, symposia, etc.). https://web.archive.org/web/20200522075110/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/374" Bulgaria,BGR,20200520,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"It is prohibited to hold any organized gatherings of groups over 10 (ten) persons https://web.archive.org/web/20200522075836/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/374" Bulgaria,BGR,20200521,C1: School closing,2,1,"Nurseries and kindergartens can open from 21 May https://web.archive.org/web/20200522070020/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20200522,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of May 22, there is a temporary ban on entry into Bulgaria through all border crossings, by air, sea, rail and road transport, with exceptions detailed in the link below. Some exceptions include: return transit through Bulgaria for nationals or long-term residents of EU and Schengen countries; their family members; and citizens of Serbia, Northern Macedonia, Montenegro and Turkey. There are also exceptions for specific categories such as medical professionals and seasonal agricultural workers. A 14-day quarantine is required upon entry to Bulgaria. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522074202/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/381" Bulgaria,BGR,20200530,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From May 30, events such as conferences and exhibitions can be held as long as anti-epidemic measures are complied with. Venues must only be filled up to 30% of their capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200530202203/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/286" Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,C1: School closing,2,1,"As of 30 May 2020, Bulgaria continued to suspend in-person attendance of classes but allowed for the following exceptions: students at all levels could access facilities to carry out activities for completion of the 2019-2020 school year and to attend trainings, exams and to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year when electronic completion of these activities is not possible. The director of the institution is responsible for facilitating this activity in a way that complies with other anti-epidemic measures. Source:/web/20200609112824/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/395 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Since 14 May, employers that can organise remote work should. Where this is not possible, anti-epidemic social distancing measures (1 person per 4 sq m) must be adhered to in the workplace. Source: /web/20200609114216/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/395" Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public events are permitted, pursuant to restrictions. Cultural and entertainment events are allowed with seats up to 30% of indoor capacity and 50% of outdoor capacity OR maximum capacity in halls (e.g. community centers, school halls, private sites, military clubs, etc.) if there is no more than one 1 person per 4 sq m. Source: /web/20200609114216/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/395" Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Since 20 may, Bulgaria has maintained that it is prohibited to hold organised gatherings of groups over 10 persons unless they are non-competitive sports activities." Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Bulgaria has kept public transport open and introduced a variety of measures related to hygiene and social distancing. Source: /web/20200609120013/https://www.mtitc.government.bg/bg/category/276/avtomobilen-transport-0" Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"All open-air activities permitted, with indoor activities in malls, cafes, etc. allowed on 1 June 2020. Source: https://coronavirus.bg/bg/391" Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"It appears restrictions were dropped sometime before May 10. Source: /web/20200612135118/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-bulgaria/easing-lockdown-measures-bulgaria-to-allow-movement-outside-local-communities-idUKKBN22F0HO" Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban with exceptions for Bulgarian citizens, EU citizens, UK citizens, Schengen parties, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and those who are related to or cohabiting with a Bulgarian citizen or those who have permanent or long-term residence in Bulgaria. Source: /web/20200612140510/https://mfa.bg/bg/situationcenter" Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,E1: Income support,2,0,"Employees may be put on paid leave with a 50% income. Certain employers may receive 60% of the salary of the employees from the State, and possibly up to 60% of their social security contributions. Sources: /web/20200609125148/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/rabotnik and /web/20200609125332/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ikonomicheski /web/20200609125928/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/bulgaria-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Relief packages available for enterprises of all sizes, self-employed persons and farmers. Not all of the details can be read as they are in Bulgarian embedded in infographics. Source: /web/20200609125332/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ikonomicheski There is a deferral of payments on bank loans Source: /web/20200609125928/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/bulgaria-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Establishment of a dedicated website with pages for certain types of information and up-to-date news, statistics and health guidance from WHO and the EU Source: /web/20200609130850/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news /web/20200609131058/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/196" Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,H2: Testing policy,1,,"If your GP deems your symptoms eligible for testing. Source: /web/20200609131847/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi" Bulgaria,BGR,20200531,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A person with COVID-19 can report this to close contacts via a mobile application. Any person that cohabits, contacts (direct or indirect), is in a closed room with, deals clinically with, or travels with a person with COVID-19 must quarantine for 14 days. Source: /web/20200609132343/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/kontaktno-litse" Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,C1: School closing,2,1,"As of 30 May 2020, Bulgaria continued to suspend in-person attendance of classes but allowed for the following exceptions: students at all levels could access facilities to carry out activities for completion of the 2019-2020 school year and to attend trainings, exams and to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year when electronic completion of these activities is not possible. The director of the institution is responsible for facilitating this activity in a way that complies with other anti-epidemic measures. Source:/web/20200609112824/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/395" Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Since 14 May, employers that can organise remote work should. Where this is not possible, anti-epidemic social distancing measures (1 person per 4 sq m) must be adhered to in the workplace. Source: /web/20200609114216/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/395" Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public events are permitted, pursuant to restrictions. Cultural and entertainment events are allowed with seats up to 30% of indoor capacity and 50% of outdoor capacity OR maximum capacity in halls (e.g. community centers, school halls, private sites, military clubs, etc.) if there is no more than one 1 person per 4 sq m. Source: /web/20200609114216/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/395" Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Since 20 may, Bulgaria has maintained that it is prohibited to hold organised gatherings of groups over 10 persons unless they are non-competitive sports activities." Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Bulgaria has kept public transport open and introduced a variety of measures related to hygiene and social distancing. Source: /web/20200609120013/https://www.mtitc.government.bg/bg/category/276/avtomobilen-transport-0" Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"All open-air activities permitted. Indoor commercial activities suspended again on 2 June 2020 /web/20200609134803/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/401" Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,E1: Income support,2,0,"Employees may be put on paid leave with a 50% income. Certain employers may receive 60% of the salary of the employees from the State, and possibly up to 60% of their social security contributions. Sources: /web/20200609125148/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/rabotnik and /web/20200609125332/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ikonomicheski /web/20200609125928/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/bulgaria-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Relief packages available for enterprises of all sizes, self-employed persons and farmers. Not all of the details can be read as they are in Bulgarian embedded in infographics. Source: /web/20200609125332/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ikonomicheski There is a deferral of payments on bank loans Source: /web/20200609125928/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/bulgaria-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Establishment of a dedicated website with pages for certain types of information and up-to-date news, statistics and health guidance from WHO and the EU Source: /web/20200609130850/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news /web/20200609131058/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/196" Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,H2: Testing policy,1,,"If your GP deems your symptoms eligible for testing. Source: /web/20200609131847/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi" Bulgaria,BGR,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A person with COVID-19 can report this to close contacts via a mobile application. Any person that cohabits, contacts (direct or indirect), is in a closed room with, deals clinically with, or travels with a person with COVID-19 must quarantine for 14 days. Source: /web/20200609132343/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/kontaktno-litse" Bulgaria,BGR,20200603,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public events are permitted, pursuant to restrictions. Cultural and entertainment events, including professional football league events, are allowed with seats up to 30% of indoor capacity and 50% of outdoor capacity OR maximum capacity in halls (e.g. community centers, school halls, private sites, military clubs, etc.) if there is no more than one 1 person per 4 sq m. Source: /web/20200609114216/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/395" Bulgaria,BGR,20200603,C6: Stay at home requirements,,,"All open-air activities permitted, with indoor activities in malls, cafes, etc. allowed again on 3 June 2020. Source: /web/20200609135723/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/407" Bulgaria,BGR,20200603,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Establishment of a dedicated website with pages for certain types of information and up-to-date news, statistics and health guidance from WHO and the EU Source: /web/20200609130850/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news /web/20200609131058/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/196 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200603,H2: Testing policy,1,,"If your GP deems your symptoms eligible for testing. Source: /web/20200609131847/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi " Bulgaria,BGR,20200604,C1: School closing,2,1,"As of 30 May 2020, Bulgaria continued to suspend in-person attendance of classes but allowed for the following exceptions: students at all levels could access facilities to carry out activities for completion of the 2019-2020 school year and to attend trainings, exams and to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year when electronic completion of these activities is not possible. The director of the institution is responsible for facilitating this activity in a way that complies with other anti-epidemic measures. Source:/web/20200609112824/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/395 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200604,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Bulgaria has kept public transport open and introduced a variety of measures related to hygiene and social distancing. Source: /web/20200609120013/https://www.mtitc.government.bg/bg/category/276/avtomobilen-transport-0 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200604,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"All open-air activities permitted, with indoor activities in malls, cafes, etc. allowed again on 3 June 2020. Source: /web/20200609135723/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/407" Bulgaria,BGR,20200604,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Temporary ban modified on 4 June to expand exemptions to include citizens of Bulgaria, the EU, the UK, Schengen countries and medical professionals/researchers, social workers and their supervisors, workers involved in medical supply chains, transport staff engaged in international transit/transport, foreign officials and members of their delegations, humanitarian personnel, representatives from certain trade, economic and investment activities, seasonal agricultural and tourism workers, frontier workers. Source: /web/20200612140008/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/415" Bulgaria,BGR,20200604,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Establishment of a dedicated website with pages for certain types of information and up-to-date news, statistics and health guidance from WHO and the EU Source: /web/20200609130850/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news /web/20200609131058/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/196" Bulgaria,BGR,20200604,H2: Testing policy,1,,"If your GP deems your symptoms eligible for testing. Source: /web/20200609131847/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi" Bulgaria,BGR,20200604,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A person with COVID-19 can report this to close contacts via a mobile application. Any person that cohabits, contacts (direct or indirect), is in a closed room with, deals clinically with, or travels with a person with COVID-19 must quarantine for 14 days. Source: /web/20200609132343/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/kontaktno-litse" Bulgaria,BGR,20200610,C1: School closing,2,1,"Notes from June 4 still hold because covid-19 epidemic declaration which included the closure of schools, has been extended until end of June https://web.archive.org/web/20200622224259/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/06/10/bulgaria-extends-covid-19-epidemic-declaration-to-end-of-june/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200610,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The note from 4th June holds true. The extention of the epidemic declaration came with a restatement of the following : Where possible, employees should work remotely. Otherwise the highest possible hygenic standards should be observed in the workplace https://web.archive.org/web/20200622231102/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/443" Bulgaria,BGR,20200610,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"All sports events can be held in front of an audience when the seats are occupied up to 50% of their total capacity, when the spectators are accommodated in at least 1 seat or when a distance of 1.5 m is observed. When holding football matches, an audience of up to 1000 people per sector is allowed under the conditions specified above. The rule for up to 50% occupancy of the total capacity of the seats also applies to the holding of congress-conference events, seminars, exhibitions, to the holding of cultural and entertainment events indoors and outdoors, to discos and nightclubs, as well as to weddings, balls, etc. mass gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622231502/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/354 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200610,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"All sports events can be held in front of an audience when the seats are occupied up to 50% of their total capacity, when the spectators are accommodated in at least 1 seat or when a distance of 1.5 m is observed. When holding football matches, an audience of up to 1000 people per sector is allowed under the conditions specified above. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622231502/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/354 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200610,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Bulgaria is to extend its temporary ban on the entry to the country of non-EU nationals, Health Minister Kiril Ananiev said on June 10. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622232751/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/06/10/health-minister-bulgaria-to-extend-ban-on-entry-of-non-eu-nationals/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200610,E1: Income support,2,0,"The documents from employers applying for payment of compensations to employers under the scheme 60/40 for preservation of jobs in the enterprises, will be accepted in all directorates ""Labor Office"" in the country until June 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622234314/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/114" Bulgaria,BGR,20200610,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Interest free loans can be applied for until the end of the year https://web.archive.org/web/20200623000649/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/246" Bulgaria,BGR,20200610,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Establishment of a dedicated website with pages for certain types of information and up-to-date news, statistics and health guidance from WHO and the EU Source: /web/20200609130850/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news /web/20200609131058/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/196" Bulgaria,BGR,20200610,H2: Testing policy,1,,"If you have flu-like symptoms ( fever, fever, cough, difficulty breathing, loss of smell, disturbance or loss of taste, etc. ) - you should call your GP. He will assess your health, adjust it to the data on previous illnesses in your patient record and give you additional instructions. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have been in contact with a COVID-19 positive person. If you do not have a general practitioner - contact the regional health inspectorate in whose territory you are located. The phone clerk will explain how to proceed. Inform the employee if you have been abroad for the last 14 days or have established contact with a COVID-19 positive person. If you assess your health condition or that of your relative as urgent *, call 112, and you must inform the employee if you have been abroad for the last 14 days or have established contact with a person positive for COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623020401/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi" Bulgaria,BGR,20200610,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Please note that all close contacts in a confirmed case of COVID-19, at the discretion of an RHI epidemiologist, are quarantined at home or elsewhere for accommodation and medical supervision for a period of 14 days from the last contact with the infected person. . The health monitoring of each contact person is carried out by the general practitioner or the relevant regional health inspectorate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623020657/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/kontaktno-litse" Bulgaria,BGR,20200619,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From June 19th 2020, the Bulgarian Ministry of Health has decided to put an end to the mandatory quarantine for persons arriving in Bulgaria from Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Andorra, Monaco and the Vatican City State. At the same time, according to the statement of Bulgaria’s Ministry of Health, “all persons who have a residence permit in a Member State of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or in a Schengen country) and the members of their families will be permitted to enter Bulgaria.” They will, however, be subject to a fortnight of quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820100138/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/bulgaria-abolishes-mandatory-quarantine-for-some-eu-countries/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200621,C1: School closing,2,1,"Notes from June 4 still hold because covid-19 epidemic declaration which included the closure of schools, has been extended until July 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200630230548/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/448" Bulgaria,BGR,20200622,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Bulgaria is again making it mandatory to wear protective masks in indoor public places, while control of observance of anti-epidemic measures is being strengthened, Health Minister Kiril Ananiev told a briefing on June 22. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013095900/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/06/22/covid-19-bulgaria-brings-back-mandatory-wearing-of-masks-in-indoor-public-places/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200624,E1: Income support,2,0,"In addition to previous notes: Employers and self-employed persons from the sectors ""Transport"", ""Hotels and restaurants"" and ""Tourism"", whose incomes have decreased by not less than 20% for a certain period, will be able to receive compensation in the amount of BGN 290 per month for maintaining the employment of employees. This was decided by the government by approving the terms and conditions for the payment of compensation in the enterprises directly affected by the restrictive measures to combat the coronavirus epidemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200630231557/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/362" Bulgaria,BGR,20200625,C1: School closing,2,1,"State of Emergency extended until July 15; https://web.archive.org/web/20200630230548/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/448" Bulgaria,BGR,20200625,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"State of Emergency extended until July 15; https://web.archive.org/web/20200630230548/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/448" Bulgaria,BGR,20200625,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"State of Emergency extended until July 15; https://web.archive.org/web/20200630230548/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/448" Bulgaria,BGR,20200625,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"State of Emergency extended until July 15; https://web.archive.org/web/20200630230548/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/448" Bulgaria,BGR,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"When holding football matches, an audience of up to 1000 people per sector is allowed, when accommodating the spectators at least through 1 seat and observing a physical distance of 1.5 m, under the conditions of item 8 and in accordance with the instructions under item II. . During the final of the Bulgarian Cup between CSKA and Lokomotiv Plovdiv on July 1, 2020 at the national stadium ""Vasil Levski"" up to 3000 people per sector are allowed, through one seat, in one row and subject to a physical distance of 1 , 5 m. https://web.archive.org/web/20200630232505/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/454" Bulgaria,BGR,20200630,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The order for introduction of anti-epidemic measures on the territory of Bulgaria explicitly states: all persons when they are in closed public places, including public transport vehicles, are required to have a protective mask for a single or reusable, or other means covering the nose and mouth (including towel, scarf, helmet). https://web.archive.org/web/20200630232231/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/375 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,," 1 . The following confirmed cases of COVID-19 are subject to mandatory isolation and / or hospital treatment at the suggestion of the attending physician: (a) adults = 60 years of age, depending on the clinical course of the disease; (b) persons with concomitant chronic diseases and / or immunocompromising conditions, depending on the clinical course of the disease; (c) persons with a severe clinical course such as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sputum or haemoptysis; (d) persons unable to be isolated and treated at home, regardless of the clinical course of the disease. However, this is not necessarily a stay at home recommendation, though this could also be coded as 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20200630232505/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/454" Bulgaria,BGR,20200701,C1: School closing,2,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140906/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bulgaria,BGR,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709175909/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-bulgaria/bulgaria-to-tighten-coronavirus-controls-after-surge-in-cases-idUKKBN2471HV" Bulgaria,BGR,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709175909/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-bulgaria/bulgaria-to-tighten-coronavirus-controls-after-surge-in-cases-idUKKBN2471HV" Bulgaria,BGR,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Still current " Bulgaria,BGR,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709175909/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-bulgaria/bulgaria-to-tighten-coronavirus-controls-after-surge-in-cases-idUKKBN2471HV" Bulgaria,BGR,20200701,E1: Income support,2,0,"Still current, ""The key fiscal measures include i) coverage of 60% of the wages of the employees in affected sectors that would have been otherwise laid off, including the social security contributions due by the employers (over 1.2 percent of 2019 GDP). The measures will be extended until end-September with expanded coverage and loosened eligibility criteria"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bulgaria,BGR,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bulgaria,BGR,20200701,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709180659/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news" Bulgaria,BGR,20200701,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709180921/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi" Bulgaria,BGR,20200701,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709180921/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi" Bulgaria,BGR,20200709,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""Bulgarian night clubs and indoor discos will close, spectators will be banned at all sports events and public gatherings will be limited to 30 people as new cases of the coronavirus have surged, Health Minister Kiril Ananiev said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709180355/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bulgaria/bulgaria-closes-night-clubs-bans-spectators-at-sports-events-idUSKBN24A1JJ" Bulgaria,BGR,20200709,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Bulgarian night clubs and indoor discos will close, spectators will be banned at all sports events and public gatherings will be limited to 30 people as new cases of the coronavirus have surged, Health Minister Kiril Ananiev said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709180355/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bulgaria/bulgaria-closes-night-clubs-bans-spectators-at-sports-events-idUSKBN24A1JJ" Bulgaria,BGR,20200710,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""A temporary ban has been introduced for the entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria of all persons, regardless of their citizenship, through all border crossings, by air, sea, rail and road transport. The ban does not apply toThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or a Schengen country (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and members of their families. They are definedand other exceptions, which you can find in the order of the Minister of Health. Exceptions are also allowed for certain transits. (Order-RD-01-405 of 15.07.2020) All persons who are excluded from the ban on entry into the country described above and who come from the Kingdom of Sweden and the Portuguese Republic, as well as from all third countries, with the exception of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Iceland, Kingdom of Norway, Switzerland, Principality of Liechtenstein, Republic of San Marino, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco and Vatican City State, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Australian Union, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Kingdom of Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Republic of Rwanda, Republic of Thailand, the Republic of Tunisia, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay and Ukraine are admitted to the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria upon submission of a document showing a negative result from a survey conducted up to 72 hours before entering the country.by the polymerase chain reaction method for the detection of COVID-19. Persons who do not provide a document showing a negative result from a polymerase chain reaction test carried out up to 72 hours before entry into the country for the detection of COVID-19 shall be quarantined for a period of 14 days at home or elsewhere, in which the person has indicated that he will reside, with a prescription issued by the director of the respective regional health inspection or an official authorized by him. (Order-RD-01-405 of 15.07.2020)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200720085354/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20200713,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"'""From tomorrow, July 13, indoor and outdoor visits to discos, piano bars, nightclubs and clubs are allowed with a seat of no more than one person per square meter and in compliance with anti-epidemic requirements agreed with industry associations."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200720090242/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/405" Bulgaria,BGR,20200713,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Policy reverts to its pre-July 10 state: ""The same order allows group celebrations indoors and outdoors (including weddings, balls, baptisms, etc.) subject to a physical distance of 1.5 m and all anti-epidemic measures."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200720090242/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/405" Bulgaria,BGR,20200715,C1: School closing,2,1,"State of emergency extended to July 30 and the same school closing policies continue to apply: http://web.archive.org/web/20200720085354/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20200715,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"State of emergency extended to July 31; workplace closing policies remain the same: http://web.archive.org/web/20200720085354/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20200716,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Since July 16, Bulgaria lifted 14-days mandatory quarantine and PCR test requirement for persons arriving from some third countries, such as Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Andorra, Monaco and The Vatican City State. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820092847/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/bulgaria-lifts-compulsory-14-day-quarantine-for-arrivals-from-uk/ " Bulgaria,BGR,20200717,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 17th July 2020, authorities in Bulgaria have decided to lift the compulsory two-weeks quarantine for arrivals from Persons arriving in Bulgaria from European Union Member States, (except Sweden and Portugal), the United Kingdom and the Schengen Zone countries. In addition, they will not be required to present a negative PCR tested for the Coronavirus. The latest exemptions will also be valid for arrivals from Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and Ukraine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820092847/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/bulgaria-lifts-compulsory-14-day-quarantine-for-arrivals-from-uk/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200730,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of July 30th 2020, authorities in Bulgaria require citizens coming from Ukraine to show a negative result of PCR test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820094117/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/bulgaria-permits-citizens-of-ukraine-and-jordan-enter-country-without-a-pcr-test/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,C1: School closing,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200809121000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Still current, ""An Emergency Epidemic situation has been declared until 31 August 2020. Various coronavirus measures and restrictions remain in force.""; ""Restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, theatres, concerts, conferences, exhibitions, creative arts events and classes can operate with restrictions on capacity and subject to social distancing."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200809121000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Still current, ""An Emergency Epidemic situation has been declared until 31 August 2020. Various coronavirus measures and restrictions remain in force."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200809121257/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Indoor and outdoor gatherings of more than 30 people are prohibited. Sports activities are permitted indoors and outdoors including swimming pools."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200809121257/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus " Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Still current " Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200809121000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200809121257/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,E1: Income support,2,0,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200809121000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200809121000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current " Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current " Bulgaria,BGR,20200731,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Still current " Bulgaria,BGR,20200803,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 3rd August 2020, authorities in Bulgaria have decided to allow the citizens of Ukraine and Jordan to enter without the need to take a PCR test, Bulgaria’s government has announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820094117/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/bulgaria-permits-citizens-of-ukraine-and-jordan-enter-country-without-a-pcr-test/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From 4th August 2020, the Bulgarian government will allow the reopening of outdoor sports events (as stated in an order issued by health minister Kostadin Angelov). Indoor sports matches remain closed to spectators. In the case of outdoor sports matches, no more than 50 per cent of seats may be occupied, there is a limit of 1000 people per sector in a stadium, and physical distancing of 1.5 metres must be maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820091913/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/08/04/covid-19-bulgaria-re-opens-outdoor-sports-matches-to-spectators/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200811,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of August 11th 2020, people arriving from the United Arab Emirates can enter Bulgaria without presenting a document showing a negative PCR test result, Bulgaria’s Health Ministry said. Bulgarian citizens, as well as long-term and permanent residents in Bulgaria and the members of their families, who come from countries for which a negative PCR test within the past 72 hours is required, and who do not present such a negative test, are subject to 14 days of quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820092258/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/08/11/bulgaria-lifts-pcr-test-requirement-for-arrivals-from-united-arab-emirates/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200812,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From August 12th 2020, gatherings of up to 1000 people for outdoor events will still be allowed, but the city of Plovdiv has decided to make wearing protective masks compulsory at open-air events such as football matches, concerts and other stage events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820091817/https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/08/12/covid-19-bulgarias-plovdiv-makes-mask-wearing-compulsory-at-open-air-football-matches-concerts/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,C1: School closing,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200911151202/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Still current: ""An Emergency Epidemic situation has been declared until 30 September 2020. Various coronavirus measures and restrictions remain in force."" ""Restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, theatres, concerts, conferences, exhibitions, creative arts events and classes can operate with restrictions on capacity and subject to social distancing."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200911151659/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"""Sports activities are permitted indoors and outdoors including swimming pools.""; other indoor gatherings restricted ""Group celebrations with the presence of more than 30 people indoors and outdoors (including weddings, balls, baptisms, etc.) are not allowed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200911151659/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Still current, large-scale events allowed if outside. For example: https://web.archive.org/web/20200909211534/http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2020-09/08/content_76681200.htm " Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Still current " Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Still current " Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Still current " Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Only certain countries allowed to enter with negative covid test. Other countries still banned: http://web.archive.org/web/20200911152546/https://bg.usembassy.gov/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-information/" Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,E1: Income support,2,0,"Still current https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200911152956/https://www.mh.government.bg/bg/novini/aktualno/ " Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy found" Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy found " Bulgaria,BGR,20200831,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor public spaces, with the exception of customers in dining and drinking establishments."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200911151659/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20200912,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, theatres, concerts, conferences, exhibitions, creative arts events and classes can operate with restrictions on capacity and subject to social distancing. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200923052223/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20200912,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Cultural and entertainment events (theaters, cinemas, stage events, concerts, classes in dance, creative and musical arts) can be organized and held when the seats are occupied by up to 50% of their total indoor and outdoor capacity. in community centers, cultural centers, private sites, military clubs, etc.), in compliance with a physical distance of 1.5 m and in compliance with the anti-epidemic measures and instructions specified in the order of the Minister of Health. (Order ? RD-01-489 of 31.08.2020) All collective and individual sports events with training and competitive nature for all age groups indoors are held without an audience. When holding outdoor sports competitions , an audience of up to 1,000 people per sector is allowed, with occupancy of not more than 50%, when accommodating spectators at least in 1 seat, subject to a physical distance of 1.5 m, and in compliance with the anti-epidemic measures and instructions specified in the order of the Minister of Health. (Order ? RD-01-489 of 31.08.2020) Visits to discos, piano bar, night bar, night clubs and other similar nightclubs for indoor and outdoor entertainment are allowed if the seats are occupied by no more than one person per square meter of their total capacity and in compliance with the order. of the Minister of Health anti-epidemic measures and instructions. (Order ? RD-01-489 of 31.08.2020)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200923052621/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20200912,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"""When holding outdoor sports competitions , an audience of up to 1,000 people per sector is allowed, with occupancy of not more than 50%, when accommodating spectators at least in 1 seat, subject to a physical distance of 1.5 m, and in compliance with the anti-epidemic measures and instructions specified in the order of the Minister of Health. (Order ? RD-01-489 of 31.08.2020)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200923052621/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20200912,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Bulgaria,BGR,20200912,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change" Bulgaria,BGR,20200912,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" Bulgaria,BGR,20200912,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change." Bulgaria,BGR,20200912,E1: Income support,2,0,"No recent income support announcements." Bulgaria,BGR,20200912,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1," ""All persons when in closed public places, including means of public transport, medical and health establishments, pharmacies, opticians, national centers for public health, administrative institutions and other places where they are served or citizens have access to railway and bus stations, airports, metro stations, shops, churches, monasteries, temples, museums, etc., must have a protective face mask for single or multiple use or other means covering the nose and mouth ( including towel, scarf, helmet, etc.)which are used according to the recommendations in the order. Exemption from the obligation is allowed for: customers in restaurants and drinking establishments, indoor athletes during physical activity, participants in congress-conference events, briefings, press conferences and seminars during speeches (lecture, presentation, etc.) in compliance with a physical distance of 1.5 m. from the other participants, the participants (presenters and guests) in TV shows in compliance with a physical distance of 1.5 m. from the other participants. (Order ? RD-01-487 of 31.08.2020) Applying a disposable or reusable face mask or other means covering the nose and mouth (including a towel, scarf, helmet, etc.) in all open public places is recommended . (Order ? RD-01-487 of 31.08.2020)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200923052621/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20200915,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools reopen but are required to meet health and safety standards and should be prepared to switch to distance learning: ""Guided by the belief that learning in the real classroom and directinteraction with teachers and (co) students is the best and irreplaceable alternative, taking into account the views of the various stakeholders and taking into account legal requirements, we decided to attend the launch and conduct of the educational process in full-time form of education for all students and in all schools. From this decision arise the specific challenges we facefacing the threshold of the 2020-2021 school year in connection with the pandemic: 1. As far as possible to make schools as risk-free as possible, such as we are aware that there is no absolutely safe environment in a pandemic. This suggests each school to implement a set of measures to reduce the risks of transmission of infection, including by creating attitudes of health and social responsibility behavior of children as part of the educational function of education; 2.To react according to the health rules in each case of a patient or with suspected COVID-19; 3. Be prepared to switch to training at the direction of the health authorities electronic environment at a distance (including for individual classes, the whole school or all schools in the municipality, district or state) and in accordance with the decisions of the district crisis headquarters to combat COVID-19"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200923051822/https://www.mon.bg/upload/23842/nasoki-covid19-Uchilishte_09092020.pdf" Bulgaria,BGR,20201008,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy. ""Attended classes in the institutions of the preschool and school education system are conducted in accordance with the Guidelines prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Health for the operation of the preschool and school education system in the school year 2020-2021 in the conditions of COVID-19 . The actual implementation of the activities in the higher schools is carried out according to the requirements of the respective higher school in compliance with the anti-epidemic measures introduced by Order ? RD-01-548 of 30.09.2020 of the Minister of Health, and if possible the training process is carried out by distance in an electronic environment by using the means of information and communication technologies.(Order ? RD-01-603 of 13.10.2020)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017071615/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201008,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, theatres, concerts, conferences, exhibitions, creative arts events and classes can operate with restrictions on capacity and subject to social distancing."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017071523/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus " Bulgaria,BGR,20201008,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Congress-conference events, seminars, exhibitions , including events of the exhibition industry and other public events are recommended to be held in absentia (remote form), and if impossible they can be held when the seats are up to 50% of their total capacity, in compliance with a physical distance of 1.5 m. and in compliance with the anti-epidemic measures and instructions specified in the order of the Minister of Health. (Order ? RD-01-603 of 13.10.2020) Cultural and entertainment events (theaters, cinemas, stage events, concerts, classes in dance, creative and musical arts) can be organized and held when the seats are occupied by up to 50% of their total indoor and outdoor capacity. in community centers, cultural centers, private sites, military clubs, etc.), in compliance with a physical distance of 1.5 m. and in compliance with the anti-epidemic measures and instructions specified in the order of the Minister of Health. (Order ? RD-01-603 of 13.10.2020) All collective and individual sports events with a training nature for all age groups indoors are held without an audience. When holding indoor sports competitions, an audience is allowed, when the spectators are accommodated in at least one seat and when observing a physical distance of 1.5 m, when the seats are occupied not more than 50% and when observing the ones specified in the order. of the Minister of Health anti-epidemic measures and instructions. (Order ? RD-01-603 of 13.10.2020)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017071615/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201008,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"""When holding outdoor sports competitions, an audience of up to 1,000 people per sector is allowed, with occupancy of not more than 50%, accommodation of spectators at least through one seat and subject to a physical distance of 1.5 m, under the conditions of item 14 and in accordance with the instructions under item I. (Order ? RD-01-603 of 13.10.2020) When holding football matches at the National Stadium ""Vasil Levski"" audience is allowed up to 30% occupancy, accommodation of spectators in at least two seats and subject to a physical distance of 1.5 m, under the conditions of item 14 and in accordance with the instructions under item II. (Order ? RD-01-603 of 13.10.2020)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017071615/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201008,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201017071615/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201008,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201017071615/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201008,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201017071615/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201008,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""A temporary ban on entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria of all persons has been introduced, regardless of their nationality, at all border crossing points, by air, sea, rail and road. The ban does not apply to Bulgarian citizens, citizens of Member States of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Schengen countries (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and their members. families (including those who are actually living with them); citizens of the Union of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Tunisia, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Albania Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Israel, The State of Kuwait, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Turkey; the persons with the status of permanent, long-term or long-term residence on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and the members of their families; persons holding a Bulgarian long-stay visa type ""D"", as well as persons holding a residence permit in a Member State of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or in a Schengen country (including the Republic of San Marino, The Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and their family members. They are defined holders of a Bulgarian long-stay visa type ""D"", as well as persons who have a residence permit in a Member State of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or in a Schengen country (including the Republic of San Marino, Principality of Andorra , The Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and members of their families. They are defined holders of a Bulgarian long-stay visa type ""D"", as well as persons who have a residence permit in a Member State of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or in a Schengen country (including the Republic of San Marino, Principality of Andorra , The Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and members of their families."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017071615/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201008,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""All persons when in closed public places, including means of public transport, medical and health establishments, pharmacies, opticians, national centers for public health, administrative institutions and other places where they are served or citizens have access to railway and bus stations, airports, metro stations, shops, churches, monasteries, temples, museums, etc., must have a protective face mask for single or multiple use or other means covering the nose and mouth ( including towel, scarf, helmet, etc.)which are used according to the recommendations in the order. Exemption from the obligation is allowed for: customers in restaurants and drinking establishments, indoor athletes during physical activity, participants in congress-conference events, briefings, press conferences and seminars during speeches (lecture, presentation, etc.) in compliance with a physical distance of 1.5 m from the other participants, the participants (presenters and guests) in TV shows in compliance with a physical distance of 1.5 m from the other participants. (Order ? RD-01-548 of 30.09.2020)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017071615/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki " Bulgaria,BGR,20201018,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are open, but the activities in the higher schools take place in compliance with the anti-epidemic measures introduced by Order ? RD-01-548 of 30.09.2020 of the Minister of Health, and if possible the training process is conducted by distance in an electronic environmen Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021195845/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki " Bulgaria,BGR,20201018,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Minster of Health, Prof. Dr. Kostadin Angelov, MD, announced through Order ? RD-01-548/30.09.2020 that the work process should be carried out, if possible, in remote work. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021185458/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/537 " Bulgaria,BGR,20201018,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to the Order ? RD-01-603/13.10.20 of Minster of Health, congress-conference events, seminars, exhibitions, and other public events are recommended to be held remote. If is not possible, they can be held when the sets are occupied up to 50% of their total capacity. Cultural and entertainment events may be organized and held when the seats are occupied up to 50% of their total indoor and outdoor capacity. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021200736/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/561 " Bulgaria,BGR,20201018,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions in place. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021200736/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/561 https://web.archive.org/web/20201021185458/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/537 " Bulgaria,BGR,20201018,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to the Order ? RD-01-547/30.09.202 of the Minister of Health, starting with 1st of October, was introduces a temporary ban on entering the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. This ban is not applied to Bulgarian nationals, nationals of Member States of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Schengen Parties (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and their family members including persons who are in actual cohabitation with them); citizens of the Union of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Tunisia, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Albania Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Israel, the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Turkey; persons with permanent status, long-term or long-term residence on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and the members of their families; persons holding a Bulgarian long-stay visa type. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021201735/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/538 " Bulgaria,BGR,20201018,E1: Income support,2,0,"Nearly 30,000 Bulgarian farmers receive Covid-19 compensations, announced the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Boyko Borissov, on 14th of October. Link: https://archive.fo/Rktoj " Bulgaria,BGR,20201018,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Prime Minister Boyko Borissov calls on 14th of October on Bulgarians to be responsible during pandemic. Links: https://archive.fo/3zrVn " Bulgaria,BGR,20201018,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Ministry of Health, Prof. Kostadin Angelov, announced on 17th of October the opening of laboratories for research with PCR tests in MHAT Targovishte and MHAT Shumen. Link: https://archive.fo/iouh0 " Bulgaria,BGR,20201018,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the Order ? RD-01-547/30.09.202 of the Minister of Health, all close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19 are subject to a 10-day quarantine, as of their last contact with the infected person. Link: https://archive.fo/keCbe " Bulgaria,BGR,20201018,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"According to the Order ? RD-01-548 of 30.09.2020 of the Minister of Health regarding the anti-epidemic measures, all persons must have a protective mask starting with 1st of October in closed public places. Link : https://archive.fo/grD4f " Bulgaria,BGR,20201023,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change." Bulgaria,BGR,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, theatres, concerts, conferences, exhibitions, creative arts events and classes can operate with restrictions on capacity and subject to social distancing."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028144611/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028144611/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""The negative trends in the spread of COVID-19 at the district level have necessitated the introduction of temporary anti-epidemic measures in the period 23.10 - 14.11.2020 on the territory of Gabrovo district. Sports and cultural events can be held at up to 30% of the seats in the respective halls and facilities. Personal and family celebrations indoors are limited to 30 people, and for seminars and conferences - up to 50 people."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028144339/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/687" Bulgaria,BGR,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Bulgaria,BGR,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change." Bulgaria,BGR,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change." Bulgaria,BGR,20201023,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""All persons who are excluded from the ban on entry into the territory of the country described in the order and who arrive with a starting point of departure from Member States of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, from Schengen countries (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State), from the Australian Union, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Tunisia, the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of The Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Turkey are admitted to the territory of the country without the need to present a document showing a negative result from a polymerase chain reaction test for the detection of COVID-19."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028145146/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/zavrashtam-se-bulgaria" Bulgaria,BGR,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Wearing a face covering outside is mandatory when it is not possible to maintain a social distance of at least 1.5 metres. Exceptions to this measure include: customers at dining and drinking establishments; participants in conferences, when speaking; those exercising outdoors/indoors; and, children under six years old."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028144611/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/coronavirus" Bulgaria,BGR,20201029,C1: School closing,2,1,"""By order of the Minister of Health from Thursday, October 29, to November 12, additional anti-epidemic measures are introduced in the country: Attendance classes for high school students are suspended"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201029103539/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/724" Bulgaria,BGR,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Visits to discos, piano bars, night bars, clubs and nightclubs for indoor entertainment are suspended."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201029103539/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/724" Bulgaria,BGR,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,""" The holding of congress-conference events, seminars, exhibitions and other public events in attendance is allowed with the participation of not more than 30 people; It is allowed to hold cultural and entertainment events (theaters, cinemas, stage events, concerts, classes in dance, creative and musical arts) with occupancy of up to 30%; Collective and individual sports events with training and competitive nature indoors and outdoors are held without an audience. An exception is allowed for the international tennis tournament Sofia Open 2020, as the accommodation of the spectators is at least in two seats"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201029103539/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/724" Bulgaria,BGR,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,""" The holding of congress-conference events, seminars, exhibitions and other public events in attendance is allowed with the participation of not more than 30 people; It is allowed to hold cultural and entertainment events (theaters, cinemas, stage events, concerts, classes in dance, creative and musical arts) with occupancy of up to 30%; Collective and individual sports events with training and competitive nature indoors and outdoors are held without an audience. An exception is allowed for the international tennis tournament Sofia Open 2020, as the accommodation of the spectators is at least in two seats"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201029103539/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/724" Bulgaria,BGR,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029103539/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/724" Bulgaria,BGR,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029103539/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/724" Bulgaria,BGR,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029103539/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/724" Bulgaria,BGR,20201029,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029103539/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/724" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Attendance classes for high school students are suspended. "" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Visits to discos, piano bar, night bar, nightclubs and other similar nightclubs for indoor entertainment are suspended. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Conducting congress-conference events, seminars, exhibitions and other public events in person is allowed with the participation of no more than 30 people , subject to a distance of 1.5 m and mandatory wearing of face masks. Cultural and entertainment events (theaters, cinemas, stage events, concerts, classes in dance, creative and musical arts) can be organized and held when the seats are occupied up to 30% of their total indoor capacity, subject to a physical distance of 1, 5 m. And mandatory placement of protective face masks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Conducting congress-conference events, seminars, exhibitions and other public events in person is allowed with the participation of no more than 30 people , subject to a distance of 1.5 m and mandatory wearing of face masks. Cultural and entertainment events (theaters, cinemas, stage events, concerts, classes in dance, creative and musical arts) can be organized and held when the seats are occupied up to 30% of their total indoor capacity, subject to a physical distance of 1, 5 m. And mandatory placement of protective face masks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Nothing mentioned about its closing, it is just stated that people need to wear masks while using it. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"A temporary ban on entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria of all persons has been introduced, regardless of their nationality, at all border crossing points, by air, sea, rail and road. The ban does not apply to Bulgarian citizens, citizens of Member States of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Schengen countries (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and their members. families (including those who are actually living with them); citizens of the Union of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Tunisia, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Albania Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Israel, The State of Kuwait, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Turkey; the persons with the status of permanent, long-term or long-term residence on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and the members of their families; persons holding a Bulgarian long-stay visa type ""D"", as well as persons holding a residence permit in a Member State of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or in a Schengen country (including the Republic of San Marino, The Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and members of their families. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,E1: Income support,2,0,"Measure 60/40 still current: ""The state covers 60% of the insurance income of the workers and of the insurance contributions due by the insurer."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109121229/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ikonomicheski" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Still current. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109124607/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#B" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109184738/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new policies could be found. However, U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria states that it is possible to easily get a privately done test for approximately $100 . Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109185337/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi ; https://web.archive.org/web/20201109133113/https://bg.usembassy.gov/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-information/" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Close contacts are required to self-isolate for 10 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109190206/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/kontaktno-litse" Bulgaria,BGR,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"All persons must cover their mouth and nose with a covering in all indoor public spaces (including hospitals, pharmacies, administrative institutions, shops, malls, churches, museums, and all public transportation including railway, bus and metro stations, and airports, etc.) as well as in open public spaces where there is a crowd of people and impossibility to observe a physical distance of 1.5 m. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109133113/https://bg.usembassy.gov/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-information/" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,C1: School closing,2,1,"The present learning process in the higher schools is suspended , with the exception of the practical exercises, which cannot be performed remotely in an electronic environment. Exceptions are allowed for practical exercises in clinical disciplines, teaching practice (clinical internship), undergraduate internship and state exams of students in regulated medical professions in the professional fields of ""Medicine"", ""Dental Medicine"" and ""Health Care"", as well as state exams. for acquiring a specialty in the healthcare system, in strict compliance with the measures for prevention and control of infections according to Ordinance ? 3 of 2013 on the approval of a medical standard for prevention and control of nosocomial infections. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Visits to discos, piano bar, night bar, variety bar and bar club are suspended . Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Conducting congress-conference events, seminars, competitions and other public events in person is allowed with the participation of no more than 30 people, subject to a distance of 1.5 m and mandatory wearing of face masks. (Order ? RD-01-655 of 13.11.2020) Cultural and entertainment events (theaters, cinemas, stage events, concerts, classes in dance, creative and musical arts) can be organized and held when the seats are occupied up to 30% of their total indoor capacity, subject to a physical distance of 1, 5 m. And mandatory placement of protective face masks. (Order ? RD-01-655 of 13.11.2020) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Conducting congress-conference events, seminars, competitions and other public events in person is allowed with the participation of no more than 30 people, subject to a distance of 1.5 m and mandatory wearing of face masks. (Order ? RD-01-655 of 13.11.2020) Cultural and entertainment events (theaters, cinemas, stage events, concerts, classes in dance, creative and musical arts) can be organized and held when the seats are occupied up to 30% of their total indoor capacity, subject to a physical distance of 1, 5 m. And mandatory placement of protective face masks. (Order ? RD-01-655 of 13.11.2020) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change." Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change." Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"A temporary ban on entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria of all persons has been introduced, regardless of their nationality, at all border crossing points, by air, sea, rail and road. The ban does not apply to Bulgarian citizens, citizens of Member States of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Schengen countries (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and their members. families (including those who are actually living with them); citizens of the Union of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Tunisia, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Albania Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Israel, The State of Kuwait, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Turkey; the persons with the status of permanent, long-term or long-term residence on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and the members of their families; persons holding a Bulgarian long-stay visa type ""D"", as well as persons holding a residence permit in a Member State of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or in a Schengen country (including the Republic of San Marino, The Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and members of their families. They are defined holders of a Bulgarian long-stay visa type ""D"", as well as persons who have a residence permit in a Member State of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or in a Schengen country (including the Republic of San Marino, Principality of Andorra , The Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and members of their families. They are defined holders of a Bulgarian long-stay visa type ""D"", as well as persons who have a residence permit in a Member State of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or in a Schengen country (including the Republic of San Marino, Principality of Andorra , The Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and members of their families. They are definedand other exceptions, which you can find in the order of the Minister of Health. Exceptions are also allowed for certain transits. (Order ? RD-01-547 of 30.09.2020) Link: Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116212342/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ikonomicheski" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116213054/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#B" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116213425/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214724/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi https://web.archive.org/web/20201116215008/https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus-testing" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Still current. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214910/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/kontaktno-litse https://web.archive.org/web/20201116215008/https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus-testing" Bulgaria,BGR,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Still current." Bulgaria,BGR,20201117,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to the Order ? RD-01-626 of 27.10.2020, attendance classes for high school students are suspended. Additionally, the group extracurricular activities and activities in attendance are not allowed. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/9V25E and https://web.archive.org/web/20201109113134/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki " Bulgaria,BGR,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the Order ? RD-01-655/13.11.2020 of the Ministry of Health, all catering and entertainment establishments (restaurants, fast-food and drinking establishments services, cafes and bars) can only work between 6:00 and 23:30. During the remaining hours, only home deliveries are allowed. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/DIBCx " Bulgaria,BGR,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to the Order ? RD-01-655/13.11.2020 of the Ministry of Health, congress-conference events, seminars, competitions, and other public events in person are not allowed with the participation of no more than 30 people and without keeping 1,5 m. Cultural and entertainment events can be organized and carried out when the seats are occupied up to 30% of their total indoor capacity in compliance with a physical distance of 1,5m. All collective and individual sports events (indoors and outdoors) are held without audience. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/DIBCx " Bulgaria,BGR,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the Order ? RD-01-655/13.11.2020 of the Ministry of Health, events with more than 30 people are not allowed. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/DIBCx " Bulgaria,BGR,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to the Order ? RD-01-547/30.09.202 of the Minister of Health, starting with 1st of October, was introduces a temporary ban on entering the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. This ban is not applied to Bulgarian nationals, nationals of Member States of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Schengen Parties (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and their family members including persons who are in actual cohabitation with them); citizens of the Union of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Tunisia, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Albania Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Israel, the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Turkey; persons with permanent status, long-term or long-term residence on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and the members of their families; persons holding a Bulgarian long-stay visa type. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021201735/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/538 " Bulgaria,BGR,20201117,E1: Income support,2,0,"Nearly 30,000 Bulgarian farmers receive Covid-19 compensations, announced the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Boyko Borissov, on 14th of October. Link: https://archive.fo/Rktoj " Bulgaria,BGR,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information materials of the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization were published. Links: https://archive.fo/qhpTL and https://archive.fo/3zrVn " Bulgaria,BGR,20201117,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing procedures depend on whether you are a first- or second-line contact person, suffer from a chronic illness, fall into the risk category of people over 60, be a medical professional, and have symptoms. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/lRzIP " Bulgaria,BGR,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the Order ? RD-01-547/30.09.202 of the Minister of Health, all close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19 are subject to a 10-day quarantine, as of their last contact with the infected person. Also, the monitoring of the health condition of each contact person is performed by the general practitioner or the respective regional health inspection. Link: https://archive.fo/keCbe and https://archive.fo/wip/lRzIP " Bulgaria,BGR,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the Order ? RD-01-548 of 30.09.2020 of the Minister of Health regarding the anti-epidemic measures, all persons must have a protective mask starting with 1st of October in closed public places. Link: https://archive.fo/grD4f " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the Order RD-01-677/25.11.2020, Minister of Education and Science decided the transition to distance learning in electronic environment. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/5NRBG " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the Order RD-01-677/25.11.2020, employers should allow the presence of maximum of 50% of the staff, where it is possible. Also, visits to gambling halls, casinos, and shopping centers (representing one or more buildings in which shops, restaurants and other commercial sites are located), trips of tourists are suspended. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/5NRBG " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the Order RD-01-677/25.11.2020, the holding of congress-conference events, seminars, all collective and individual sports events, all cultural and entertainment events (cinemas, museums, galleries, stage events, concerts, dance classes) are suspended. Also, visits to gambling halls, casinos, and shopping centers, trips of tourists are suspended. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/5NRBG " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the Order RD-01-677/25.11.2020, it is not allowed to organize and hold gatherings and celebrations of a private nature (weddings, baptisms, funerals) with the presence of more than 15 people. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/5NRBG " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the Order RD-01-675/25.11.2020, all persons must cover their mouth and nose with a mask or covering on all public transportation (including railway, bus and metro stations and airports). Link: https://archive.fo/5NRBG and https://archive.fo/WiQC3. " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Link: https://archive.fo/5NRBG" Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel in place. Links: https://archive.fo/wip/WiQC3 and https://archive.fo/5NRBG" Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to the Order ? RD-01-547/30.09.202 of the Minister of Health, starting with 1st of October, was introduces a temporary ban on entering the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. This ban is not applied to Bulgarian nationals, nationals of Member States of the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Schengen Parties (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and their family members including persons who are in actual cohabitation with them); citizens of the Union of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Tunisia, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Albania Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Israel, the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Turkey; persons with permanent status, long-term or long-term residence on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and the members of their families; persons holding a Bulgarian long-stay visa type. Link: https://archive.fo/5NRBG and https://web.archive.org/web/20201021201735/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/538 " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,E1: Income support,2,0,"Nearly 30,000 Bulgarian farmers receive Covid-19 compensations, announced the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Boyko Borissov, on 14th of October. Link: https://archive.fo/Rktoj " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information materials of the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization were published. Links: https://archive.fo/qhpTL and https://archive.fo/3zrVn " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing procedures depend on whether you are a first- or second-line contact person, suffer from a chronic illness, fall into the risk category of people over 60, be a medical professional, and have symptoms. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/lRzIP " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the Order ? RD-01-547/30.09.202 of the Minister of Health, all close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19 are subject to a 10-day quarantine, as of their last contact with the infected person. Also, the monitoring of the health condition of each contact person is performed by the general practitioner or the respective regional health inspection. Link: https://archive.fo/keCbe and https://archive.fo/wip/lRzIP " Bulgaria,BGR,20201127,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the Order ? RD-01-548 of 30.09.2020 of the Minister of Health regarding the anti-epidemic measures, all persons must have a protective mask starting with 1st of October in closed public places. Link: https://archive.fo/grD4f and https://archive.fo/5NRBG " Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change As of 7 December, order RD-01-677 remains in effect. Attended classes (including internships, outsourced classes, exams, dual system of training, etc.) in schools and personal development support centers are suspended. The decision for transitioning to distance learning in an electronic environment was made by the Minister of Education and Science under the conditions and by the order of art. 105, para. 6 and 115a, para. 1, 4 and 5 of the Preschool and School Education Act. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207051648/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change As of 7 December, order RD-01-677 remains in effect. Visits to shopping centers (representing one or more buildings in which shops, restaurants and other commercial sites are located) are suspended. Visits to casinos, gambling halls, and fitness halls are also suspended. Exceptions include grocery stores, hospitals, pharmacies, drugstores, opticians, pet stores, banks, insurers, payment service providers, and telecommunications offices. If possible, employees are to work remotely. A maximum of 50% of staff are allowed to work in-person. Employers are to establish working hours with variable limits or shifts. Employers are to approve a schedule for the use of regulated holidays, as well as to apply other preventive measures and methods of work, which will provide a better level of protection of workers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207051648/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change As of 7 December, order RD-01-677 remains in effect. The holding of congress-conference events, seminars, competitions, trainings, team building, exhibitions and other public events in attendance is suspended. All cultural and entertainment events (cinemas, museums, galleries, stage events, concerts, classes in dance, creative and musical arts, etc.) are suspended. Theaters are an exception, which are allowed to be occupied up to 30% of their total capacity. Observance of a physical distance of at least 1.5 m and protective face masks are required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207051648/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change As of 7 December, order RD-01-677 remains in effect. It is not allowed to organize and hold gatherings and celebrations of a private nature (weddings, baptisms, funerals, etc.) with the presence of more than 15 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207051648/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change As of 7 December, public transport remains open. According to order RD-01-675, all persons on public transport (including railways, bus stations, airports, metro stations) must have a protective face mask or other means of covering the nose and mouth (including a towel, scarf, helmet, etc.) https://web.archive.org/web/20201207051648/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change As of 7 December, no stay at home measures are in place. Observance of a physical distance of at least 1.5 m between persons when they are in open public places is required for all persons who are not from one family / household. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207051648/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change As of 7 December, there are no restrictions on internal movement between regions of Bulgaria. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124130501/https://bg.usembassy.gov/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-information/" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change As of 7 December, order RD-01-547 remains in effect. A temporary ban on entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria of all persons has been introduced, regardless of their nationality, at all border crossing points, by air, sea, rail and road. The ban does not apply to Bulgarian citizens, citizens of Member States of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Schengen countries (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and their family members (including those who are actually living with them); citizens of the Union of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Tunisia, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Albania Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Israel, The State of Kuwait, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Turkey; the persons with the status of permanent, long-term or long-term residence on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and the members of their families; persons holding a Bulgarian long-stay visa type ""D"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201207051648/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,E1: Income support,2,0,"From 30 November, employers whose activities have been suspended due to the anti-epidemic measures imposed can apply to the employment offices under the Save Me project. Employees are entitled to receive BGN 24 per day for the period in which they were on unpaid leave. For employees of 4 hours the compensation is BGN 12 per day. Compensation will be paid for a maximum of 60 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207052109/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/socialni" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change A moratorium of up to six months on bank loan payments was introduced in April in Bulgaria, with applications set to close in June. That was later extended to September. As of 7 December, “The Association of Banks in Bulgaria is working on changes of the rules on the delay of loan repayments. The changes will be presented to the central bank soon and announced appropriately, if approved” https://web.archive.org/web/20201207052252/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-bulgaria-banks/bulgarian-banks-consider-extension-of-loan-repayment-delay-idUKL1N2II1VI https://web.archive.org/web/20201207052344/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change As of 7 December, the unified information portal remains the official source of information on measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Bulgaria (https://coronavirus.bg). The portal provides statistics, news briefings, video materials, and information about COVID-19 in Bulgaria. An official chatbot of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria is available, which provides real-time official information and news about COVID-19 through Viber. The ViruSafe mobile app is available, which gives users the ability to track their symptoms and health status daily. This information gives the Ministry of Health a good overview of the spread of the pandemic. Users can also voluntarily share their location to enable institutions to act accordingly, in case of an emergency. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207053136/https://virusafe.info/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201207053225/https://coronavirus.bg/" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change As of 7 December, testing procedures depend on whether you are a first- or second-line contact person, suffer from a chronic illness, fall into the risk category of people over 60, be a medical professional and have symptoms. Testing for coronavirus is performed at the discretion of the regional health inspectorate, the medical institution where the patient is hospitalized or the relevant medical person in the designated places for examination and diagnosis (based on symptoms) or with a referral (can be issued electronically or on paper) by a general practitioner. A referral for a PCR test will also be issued to individuals who test positive for a rapid antigen test performed by an authorized medical care provider. Optional testing can be done in a private laboratory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207053310/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/936 https://web.archive.org/web/20201207053358/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change As of 7 December, all close contacts in a confirmed case of COVID-19, at the discretion of an epidemiologist from the regional health inspectorate, are placed under quarantine at home or elsewhere for accommodation and medical supervision for 10-day period, as of the last contact with the sick person. The monitoring of the health condition of each contact person is performed by the general practitioner or the respective regional health inspection. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207053433/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/kontaktno-litse" Bulgaria,BGR,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change As of 7 December, order RD-01-675 remains in effect. When serving customers directly, requiring a distance of less than 1.5 meters, the use of a face mask or safety helmet is mandatory. Customer service without a face mask or safety helmet is allowed when mechanical partitions made of glass or other transparent material are provided, allowing wet cleaning or disinfection. All persons when in closed public places, including means of public transport, medical and health establishments, pharmacies, opticians, national centers for public health, administrative institutions and other places where they are served or citizens have access to railway and bus stations, airports, metro stations, shops, churches, monasteries, temples, museums, etc., must have a protective face mask for single or multiple use or other means covering the nose and mouth (including a towel, scarf, helmet, etc.). All persons, when they are in open public places, where there is a crowd of people and impossibility to observe a physical distance of 1.5 m, are obliged to have a protective face mask for single or multiple use or other means of covering nose and mouth (including towel, scarf, helmet, etc.), which are used according to the recommendations in the order. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207051648/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201204,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"On 4 December, the National Plan for Vaccination against COVID-19 was adopted. No deliveries yet received so coded as 0 The vaccine for Bulgarian citizens will be completely free and voluntary, according to the Prime Minister. There are two conditions for immunization - expressed desire and informed consent. ""We are fulfilling our commitment and adopting the National Plan on time. The country is ready and logistically to meet the first delivery of vaccines and, without wasting any time, to start immunization, which will be completely free and voluntary,"" said Borissov. The Minister of Health reports that the necessary freezers for storing the vaccines are already available, as well as specialized transport for their delivery in the country. Angelov emphasized that the vaccination plan specifies the phases that determine which groups of the population and in what order will be immunized against the new virus - medical teams, social and pedagogical staff, the elderly over 65 years, patients with chronic diseases."" Parliament has backed the government plan to take part in an EU scheme and get vaccine shots from Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Sanofi. Vaccines will be administered only with the permission of the European regulator. To ensure that sufficient quantities of COVID-19 vaccines are provided in the country as soon as possible, they will be delivered centrally through a joint EU public procurement mechanism. The government expects to receive 12-13 million doses at a total cost of about EUR 250 million (USD 304 million). https://web.archive.org/web/20201214235545/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/938 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214235756/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/939 https://web.archive.org/web/20201215015622if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bulgaria-vaccines/bulgaria-prepares-for-covid-19-vaccines-as-death-rates-spike-idUSKBN28E0Z3" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change As of 14 December, order RD-01-677 remains in effect. Attended classes (including internships, outsourced classes, exams, dual system of training, etc.) in schools and personal development support centers are suspended. The decision for transitioning to distance learning in an electronic environment was made by the Minister of Education and Science under the conditions and by the order of art. 105, para. 6 and 115a, para. 1, 4 and 5 of the Preschool and School Education Act. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214074705/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change As of 14 December, order RD-01-677 remains in effect. Visits to shopping centers (representing one or more buildings in which shops, restaurants and other commercial sites are located) are suspended. Visits to casinos, gambling halls, and fitness halls are also suspended. Exceptions include grocery stores, hospitals, pharmacies, drugstores, opticians, pet stores, banks, insurers, payment service providers, and telecommunications offices. If possible, employees are to work remotely. A maximum of 50% of staff are allowed to work in-person. Employers are to establish working hours with variable limits or shifts. Employers are to approve a schedule for the use of regulated holidays, as well as to apply other preventive measures and methods of work, which will provide a better level of protection of workers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214074705/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change As of 14 December, order RD-01-677 remains in effect. The holding of congress-conference events, seminars, competitions, trainings, team building, exhibitions and other public events in attendance is suspended. All cultural and entertainment events (cinemas, museums, galleries, stage events, concerts, classes in dance, creative and musical arts, etc.) are suspended. Theaters are an exception, which are allowed to be occupied up to 30% of their total capacity. Observance of a physical distance of at least 1.5 m and protective face masks are required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214074705/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki " Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change As of 14 December, order RD-01-677 remains in effect. It is not allowed to organize and hold gatherings and celebrations of a private nature (weddings, baptisms, funerals, etc.) with the presence of more than 15 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214074705/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change As of 14 December, public transport remains open. According to order RD-01-675, all persons on public transport (including railways, bus stations, airports, metro stations) must have a protective face mask or other means of covering the nose and mouth (including a towel, scarf, helmet, etc.) https://web.archive.org/web/20201214074705/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change As of 14 December, no stay-at-home measures are in place. Observance of a physical distance of at least 1.5 m between persons when they are in open public places is required for all persons who are not from one family / household. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214074705/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change As of 14 December, there are no restrictions on internal movement between regions of Bulgaria. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207052016/https://bg.usembassy.gov/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-information/" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change As of 14 December, order RD-01-547 remains in effect. A temporary ban on entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria of all persons has been introduced, regardless of their nationality, at all border crossing points, by air, sea, rail and road. The ban does not apply to Bulgarian citizens, citizens of Member States of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Schengen countries (including the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State) and their family members (including those who are actually living with them); citizens of the Union of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Tunisia, the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, the Republic of Northern Macedonia, the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Albania Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Israel, The State of Kuwait, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Turkey; the persons with the status of permanent, long-term or long-term residence on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and the members of their families; persons holding a Bulgarian long-stay visa type ""D"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201214074705/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change As of 14 December, the unified information portal remains the official source of information on measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Bulgaria (https://coronavirus.bg). The portal provides statistics, news briefings, video materials, and information about COVID-19 in Bulgaria. An official chatbot of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria is available, which provides real-time official information and news about COVID-19 through Viber. The ViruSafe mobile app is available, which gives users the ability to track their symptoms and health status daily. This information gives the Ministry of Health a good overview of the spread of the pandemic. Users can also voluntarily share their location to enable institutions to act accordingly, in case of an emergency. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207053136/https://virusafe.info/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214231836/https://coronavirus.bg/" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change As of 14 December, testing procedures depend on whether the individual is a first- or second-line contact person, suffers from a chronic illness, falls into the risk category of people over 60, is a medical professional, and has symptoms. Testing for coronavirus is performed at the discretion of the regional health inspectorate, the medical institution where the patient is hospitalized or the relevant medical person in the designated places for examination and diagnosis (based on symptoms) or with a referral (can be issued electronically or on paper) by a general practitioner. A referral for a PCR test will also be issued to individuals who test positive for a rapid antigen test performed by an authorized medical care provider. Optional testing can be done in a private laboratory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214232532/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/936 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214083718/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/litse-simptomi" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change As of 14 December, all close contacts in a confirmed case of COVID-19, at the discretion of an epidemiologist from the regional health inspectorate, are placed under quarantine at home or elsewhere for accommodation and medical supervision for 10-day period, as of the last contact with the sick person. The monitoring of the health condition of each contact person is performed by the general practitioner or the respective regional health inspection. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214084030/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/az-sum/kontaktno-litse" Bulgaria,BGR,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change As of 14 December, order RD-01-675 remains in effect. When serving customers directly, requiring a distance of less than 1.5 meters, the use of a face mask or safety helmet is mandatory. Customer service without a face mask or safety helmet is allowed when mechanical partitions made of glass or other transparent material are provided, allowing wet cleaning or disinfection. All persons when in closed public places, including means of public transport, medical and health establishments, pharmacies, opticians, national centers for public health, administrative institutions and other places where they are served or citizens have access to railway and bus stations, airports, metro stations, shops, churches, monasteries, temples, museums, etc., must have a protective face mask for single or multiple use or other means covering the nose and mouth (including a towel, scarf, helmet, etc.). All persons, when they are in open public places, where there is a crowd of people and impossibility to observe a physical distance of 1.5 m, are obliged to have a protective face mask for single or multiple use or other means of covering nose and mouth (including towel, scarf, helmet, etc.), which are used according to the recommendations in the order. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214074705/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/ogranichitelni-merki" Bulgaria,BGR,20201209,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change As of 9 December, over BGN 585 million has been transferred so far to the companies and enterprises that have applied under the measure 60/40 for maintaining the employment of their employees. The jobs saved are about 250,000, and all workers receive their full wages and insurances. The state compensations amount to 60% of the due salaries and insurances, and the employers are obliged to insure the remaining 40%. Employers whose activities have been suspended due to the anti-epidemic measures imposed can apply to the employment offices under the Save Me project. Their employees are entitled to receive BGN 24 per day for the period in which they were on unpaid leave. For employees of 4 hours the compensation is BGN 12 per day. Compensation will be paid for a maximum of 60 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214080028/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/960 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214080219/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/merki/socialni" Bulgaria,BGR,20201211,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On 11 December, the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank approved the extension of the ""Procedure for deferral and settlement of due liabilities to banks and their subsidiaries - financial institutions"". This is the second extension of this policy. Originally introduced in April, it allowed for people and companies to stop servicing their bank loans for up to six months. Borrowers will now be able to negotiate with lenders until 31 March 2021 to delay payments of both interest and the principal for nine months. Those who have already had six months of loan repayment holidays can negotiate three additional months. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214230757/https://coronavirus.bg/bg/news/972 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214230618/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-bulgaria-banks/bulgarian-banks-extend-loan-repayment-moratorium-idUSL1N2IR173 https://web.archive.org/web/20201213231506/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bahrain,BHR,20200122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Health Ministry monitoring coronavirus developments. The ministry has also coordinated with the Bahrain International Airport and taken pre-emptive measures, in addition to supplying passengers with health tips, tips on the importance of taking health precautions during or after travel, urging passengers to seek medical attention and inform health care providers of the places they had had visited in care they develop symptoms of respiratory diseases. The ministry said that it is closely and continuously following up with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the GCC countries developments of the coronavirus outbreak in China, adding that immediate measures would be taken based on the WHO instructions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607212046/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3790 " Bahrain,BHR,20200127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Cabinet reviewed the precautionary measures taken by the Ministry of Health to prevent the Novel Coronavirus from reaching the Kingdom. In this regard, HRH the Crown Prince directed the swift provision of early screening devices to be used to detect the virus, as well as to provide the necessary equipment needed to ensure preventive control of the disease. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607212453/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3792" Bahrain,BHR,20200201,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Based on the recommendations of the Government’s Executive Committee, chaired by HRH the Crown Prince, the Cabinet on January 27 decided that the Government will absorb the cost of the payable VAT incurred on water and electricity, without changing the current price of the tariffs for all users, effective from February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607212453/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3792 " Bahrain,BHR,20200209,H2: Testing policy,1,,"(Not sure when this started being implemented) ""She explained that according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the confirmed cases should be isolated, and the suspected cases are applied to the isolation until the laboratory results appear, and if the suspect is confirmed to be infected, the isolation is performed, and if the result is negative, the patient is given instructions to stay at home for 14 days."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413094558/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3799 " Bahrain,BHR,20200212,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Interior Ministry announces total ban on all travelers who have visited China within 14 days of their arrival in Bahrain. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607213311/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3801" Bahrain,BHR,20200219,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," A multilingual national campaign to combat the novel Covel Cornonavirus (COVID-19) has been launched in the Kingdom of Bahrain to enhance public awareness and beef up prevention measures. Health Minister Faeqa bint Saed Al-Saleh announced the plan in lined with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier. The wide-ranging campaign would be channeled through the social media, the press, Radio Bahrain and TV, the health centres, labour camps and in cooperation with the Labour and Social Development Minister and the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). https://web.archive.org/web/20200607213428/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3805" Bahrain,BHR,20200223,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Kingdom of Bahrain has urged citizens to avoid traveling to China, Iran, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea due to the outbreak of COVID19. Strict entry restrictions have been introduced to limit movement from these countries. Bahraini citizens and residents, as well as GCC citizens, who have travelled from or transited through any part of infected countries, will be required to undergo medical examinations recommended by the WHO. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607220339/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3811" Bahrain,BHR,20200223,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Bahrain records first case and starts extensive contact tracing as per press release. Bahrain later issues database of all positive cases and lists the contact tracing undertaken, usually up to the point ""all known contacts traced""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607220703/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3753; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607220901/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/ContactsTracing" Bahrain,BHR,20200224,C1: School closing,2,0,"The Cabinet further reviewed strategies designed to ensure the virus remains contained, and decided to temporarily close the Ibn Al Nafees Primary School for Boys, the Sitra Intermediate School for Girls, and the Al Qamar Kindergarten, located in Sitra, for a period of 14 days. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure, as the infected patient, a school bus driver, was transporting students to the schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607221229/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3813" Bahrain,BHR,20200224,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Cabinet affirmed that Bahraini, and GCC citizens and residents who have visited the countries infected by COVID-19 within 14 days of arriving in Bahrain will be subject to quarantine and enhanced testing procedures, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). https://web.archive.org/web/20200607221229/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3813" Bahrain,BHR,20200225,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kingdom of Bahrain temporarily bars citizens from travelling to Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607221802/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3823" Bahrain,BHR,20200226,C1: School closing,3,1,"Ministry of Education announced the suspension of studies in public and private schools and kindergartens for a period of two weeks starting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26 2020. All tertiary institutions were also suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413080733/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3879 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607221440/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3874" Bahrain,BHR,20200226,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone returning from Iran is tested even if they do not present symptoms (which is stronger than ""1-Symptomatic AND eligible"") SOURCE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200607222442/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3788 (see note from March 3rd as well " Bahrain,BHR,20200301,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health opened a column on its website to combat misinformation, which can be regarded as one format of public information campaigns, although the last update was on 01 April. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928153028/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Misinformation?lang=en" Bahrain,BHR,20200302,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200302122723/https://twitter.com/MOH_Bahrain/status/1234415979490353152" Bahrain,BHR,20200302,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The presentation revealed that during the ongoing medical tests, a total of 2225 individuals had tested negative, while only two cases tested positive, to whom HM the King wished speedy recovery and wellness. The number indicates a more widespread policy that 1, hence 2 should be maintained as coding as the most likely correct fit; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607223232/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3899 " Bahrain,BHR,20200303,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Not sure when this came into force exactly. Anyone returning from Iran is tested even if they do not present symptoms (which is stronger than ""1-Symptomatic AND eligible"") SOURCE: http://web.archive.org/web/20200413095409/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3772" Bahrain,BHR,20200305,C1: School closing,3,1,"All educational institutions to be closed for an additional two weeks (until March 29); https://web.archive.org/web/20200607223822/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3895 " Bahrain,BHR,20200307,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Assistant Undersecretary for Public Health, Dr. Mariam Al-Hajeri, highlighted that the medical mobile testing units have tested a total of 2,062 individuals returning from Iran during the month of February, before Iran has announced the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in its cities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607224004/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3903" Bahrain,BHR,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Incoming flights to Bahrain reduced and visa on-arrival suspended until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607225352/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3956" Bahrain,BHR,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Domestically, gatherings of over 20 people have been banned and restaurants are now required to offer takeout and delivery services exclusively. Businesses closures were also announced, including gyms and cinemas, though retail and grocery stores remain open given that social distancing recommendations are implemented."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200607200050/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324051/bahrain-entry-and-domestic-restrictions-implemented-amid-covid-19-outbreak-march-17-update-8" Bahrain,BHR,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public (and private) events with more than 20 people banned; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607225910/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3967" Bahrain,BHR,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gathering <20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607225910/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3967; https://web.archive.org/save/https://twitter.com/MOH_Bahrain/status/1239965533153284096" Bahrain,BHR,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Bahrain recommends ""staying at home as much as possible, and go out for necessity only."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200607225910/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3967; https://web.archive.org/save/https://twitter.com/MOH_Bahrain/status/1239965533153284096" Bahrain,BHR,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Encourage avoiding non-essential travelling across the country. Arguably, given Bahrain's size, this includes restrictions on movement between the few cities the country has. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607225910/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3967; https://web.archive.org/save/https://twitter.com/MOH_Bahrain/status/1239965533153284096" Bahrain,BHR,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On March 15th it was announced that arrival visas to Bahrain would be suspended indefinitely, effective on March 18th. The restrictions do not apply to airline crew, military personnel, residents of Bahrain, nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. All passengers arriving in Bahrain will immediately be tested and be subject to quarantine. https://www.bna.bh/en/IncomingflightstoBahrainreducedandvisaonarrivalsuspendeduntilfurthernotice.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDvGBKilRmrqHTsGLEj0HW6s%3d (not archivable)" Bahrain,BHR,20200319,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The payment of loan installments are to be delayed by six months for Bahraini nationals. “All retails banks, finance and micro-finance firms have to grant citizens a six-month waiver without fees, interest-on-interest (compound interest) or increase in the profit or interest rate”, said Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Governor Rashid Mohammed Al-Maraj. The directive applies also to credit due to credit cards, already deducted from the credit card limit as of March 19, 202. The above-mentioned directive does not include inter-bank deposits or borrowings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607232615/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3997 " Bahrain,BHR,20200320,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Bahrain launches Coronavirus tracking app; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607232633/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4001" Bahrain,BHR,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Any public gathering with more than 5 people banned; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.bh/Content/Upload/File/637205444806738000-COVID19---Press-Conference-(22-Mar-2020)-EN-copy.pdf" Bahrain,BHR,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Any gathering with more than 5 people banned; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.bh/Content/Upload/File/637205444806738000-COVID19---Press-Conference-(22-Mar-2020)-EN-copy.pdf" Bahrain,BHR,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No restrictions on internal movement as long as social distancing is observed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200325094119/https://twitter.com/MOH_Bahrain/status/1242697231263809542" Bahrain,BHR,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,3,1," Following the directives issued by the Government Executive Committee, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, First Deputy Prime Minister, and in line with the decision to temporarily close non-essential businesses, from Thursday 26 March to 09 April 2020, whilst hypermarkets, supermarkets, cold stores, bakeries, pharmacies, and banks remain open and restaurants continue to provide services via take away or delivery only, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism issued a notice clarifying what is deemed non-essential. Under the decision, all retail and industrial enterprises will close temporarily, from 1900 on Thursday 26 March 2020 until 1900 on Thursday 9 April 2020. All retail and industrial enterprises will be open again from 09 April to 23 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607233940/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4036 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607233051/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4014" Bahrain,BHR,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"HE Al Zayani went on to urge all citizens and residents to remain at home as much as possible, and leave only for urgent matters if needed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607233051/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4014" Bahrain,BHR,20200328,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"New measures have been introduced on public transport in Bahrain in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), reducing the number of seats available. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607235145/https://www.timeoutbahrain.com/travel/437857-new-measures-on-public-transport-in-bahrain-to-combat-coronavirus" Bahrain,BHR,20200329,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Ministry highlighted that a specialised medical team, along with a group of volunteers participating in the Kingdom’s Public Awareness Campaign to Combat Coronavirus, have organised the campaign to obtain random medical samples, from the elderly, individuals who are susceptible to COVID-19, owners of hypermarkets, supermarkets, cold-stores, bakeries and pharmacies, in order to safeguard the community. The Ministry added that additional precautionary measures will be determined for each of the Kingdom’s areas, based on data and indicators received. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607234337/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4057" Bahrain,BHR,20200331,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Dr. Al Manea emphasized that the Ministry of Health has recently begun random medical tests, via mobile testing units, across the Kingdom. Dr. Al Manea further extended gratitude to all the authorities collaborating with the Ministry of Health to contain the spread of COVID-19, and in particular the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defence, who have disinfected various areas and provided awareness campaigns across the Kingdom. Since this presupposes general availability, upgraded to 3; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607234542/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4068" Bahrain,BHR,20200401,E1: Income support,2,0,"Under the leadership of HM the King and under the direction of HRH the Crown Prince, the ministers announced an eight-point economic package that commits the government to: 1. Referring a draft law concerning paying the salaries of all private sector employees for three months from April 2020 from the unemployment fund, following constitutional procedures and in line with the Social Insurance Law. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607231055/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3969" Bahrain,BHR,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Under the leadership of HM the King and under the direction of HRH the Crown Prince, the ministers announced an eight-point economic package that commits the government to: 2. Paying individuals’ and businesses’ Electricity and Water Authority utility bills for three months from April 2020 (up to the costs incurred during the same period in 2019), whilst also restructuring government administrative costs to offset additional costs incurred by the government. 3. Exempting all individuals and businesses from municipal fees for three months from April 2020 4. Exempting all businesses from industrial land rental fees for three months from April 2020 5. Exempting all tourism-related industry from tourism levies for three months from April 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607231055/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3969" Bahrain,BHR,20200404,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Foreigners who have been in Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit and enter Bahrain. Passengers who have been in Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days must have a valid visa prior to arrival. The restrictions do not apply to airline crew, military personnel, residents of Bahrain, *nationals of Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.* (hence not a 4 in the coding) https://web.archive.org/web/20200608001245/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html" Bahrain,BHR,20200408,E1: Income support,2,0,"Covid-19: Bahrain govt to pay salaries of citizens in private sector; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607232223/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/bahrain/covid-19-bahrain-govt-to-pay-salaries-of-citizens-in-private-sector" Bahrain,BHR,20200408,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://www.bna.bh/en/WorksMinistrytostopcollectingrentsfromalltenantsofmunicipalpropertiesforthreemonths.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDo%2FOhRnruNG9W0ofEC3qIEw%3D (not archivable)" Bahrain,BHR,20200409,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some businesses reopen, but: · Movie theatres are to remain closed · All commercial sports gymnasiums, fitness studios, swimming pools and recreational activities are to remain closed · The activities of all restaurants, tourist facilities and places for serving food and beverages are to remain limited to external orders and delivery services · Shisha Cafes are to remain closed. Services offered by these cafes are to remain limited to takeout and delivery of food and beverages only · Salons are to remain closed · All non-essential medical services provided by private health clinics are to remain suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607234941/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4101" Bahrain,BHR,20200409,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Public gatherings are to remain limited to 5 individuals or fewer. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.bh/Content/Upload/File/637219559437288000-EN-Infographic---New-decisions-(7-April-2020).pdf.pdf" Bahrain,BHR,20200409,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Individuals are encouraged to stay at home, only going out for necessities https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.bh/Content/Upload/File/637219559437288000-EN-Infographic---New-decisions-(7-April-2020).pdf.pdf" Bahrain,BHR,20200409,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Ministry of Health launches a COVID-19 drive-through testing centre at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607235425/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4116" Bahrain,BHR,20200409,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"“Starting at 7 p.m. on April 9, per the Government of Bahrain’s official efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, it is mandatory for all individuals to wear a face mask in all public venues.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121009/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ “Larger quantities of masks will be made available at pharmacies and supermarkets by 9th April, by the time of opening of other commercial establishments.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903134915/https://www.gulf-insider.com/bahrain-face-masks-must-be-worn-by-all-in-public/" Bahrain,BHR,20200413,H2: Testing policy,3,,"More info on current testing capacity and execution (>3000 tests a day); https://web.archive.org/web/20200607235930/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4138" Bahrain,BHR,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings will remain limited to a maximum of five individuals and face masks are to be worn by all citizens and residents in public.https://web.archive.org/web/20200426204456/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-extends-covid-19-preventive-measures-to-ramadan-1.71110617" Bahrain,BHR,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"4.7 It also said commercial and industrial businesses providing goods or services directly to customers can resume work under certain strict conditions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608124330/http://www.tradearabia.com/news/MISC_366383.html 4.22 Social restrictions included refraining from organising or attending Ramadan Majlises and Ghabgas (the late dinner hosted by families, companies and institutions) and from holding celebratory events such as Garagoon. Gatherings will remain limited to a maximum of five individuals and face masks are to be worn by all citizens and residents in public. The committee said that people should to stay at home as long as possible and should leave home only when necessary. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608124210/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-extends-covid-19-preventive-measures-to-ramadan-1.71110617" Bahrain,BHR,20200421,C2: Workplace closing,2,1," HE the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism also underlined that effective from 19h00 on 23 April 2020 until 07 May 2020, the following will be implemented: - Movie theatres, commercial sports gymnasiums, fitness studios, swimming pools, and centres for recreational activities and Salons will remain closed; - Shisha Cafes, and services offered by these cafes, are limited to takeout and delivery of food only; - Restaurants, tourist facilities and locations serving food are to remain limited to external orders and delivery services; - All non-essential medical services provided by private health clinics are to remain suspended; - The first hour of grocery store openings remains dedicated to the elderly and pregnant women; - Public gatherings are to remain limited to 5 individuals or fewer. Individuals are encouraged to stay at home as much as possible, and only leave home when necessary; - Face masks are to be worn by all citizens and residents when in public; - Commercial and industrial enterprises providing goods or services directly to customers are to be limited to online sales and deliveries; - Telecom service centres will provide customer services under necessary circumstances, while abiding by social distancing measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608000402/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4169" Bahrain,BHR,20200421,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"• Iftar (breaking fast) should be limited to small family gatherings • Refraining from organising and/or attending Ramadan Majlises and Ghabga’s • Refraining from hosting public Iftar banquets • Refraining from Gerga’oun and Weda’ gatherings • Refrain from the public distribution of iftar packages • Zakat Al-Fitr kiosks will be replaced with electronic platforms and applications for the collection and distribution of Zakat Al-Fitr https://web.archive.org/web/20200608001514/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4169" Bahrain,BHR,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Shops and industrial enterprises in Bahrain can open from Thursday while restaurants will stay closed to in-house diners, the Health Ministry said, as the Gulf state eases restrictions designed to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511145352/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1670561/middle-east" Bahrain,BHR,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Al-Dosari further added the following: • All commercial sports gymnasiums, fitness studios, swimming pools, and centres for recreational activities are to remain closed. • Restaurants, tourist facilities and places serving food are to remain limited to delivery and take-out only https://web.archive.org/web/20200608002452/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4220" Bahrain,BHR,20200522,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Guidelines for no more than 5 people at one time still in place; https://web.archive.org/web/20200608002452/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4220" Bahrain,BHR,20200617,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200623110715/https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/life/story/BeAware_app_limiting_spread_of_Covid19_in_Bahrain-SNG_177287161/" Bahrain,BHR,20200624,E1: Income support,2,0,"https://www.arabnews.com/node/1697356/business-economy Bahrain pays 50% of the salaries of workers in the private sector." Bahrain,BHR,20200629,E1: Income support,2,0,"On June 29, the authorities approved new measures to extend some of the support adopted in the previous package. The new measures related to households include 1) payment of 50% of salaries for Bahrainis working in the most affected sectors for a further three months starting in July 2020; 2) extend the payment of electricity and water bills for Bahrainis for a further three months starting in July 2020. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928144239/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bahrain,BHR,20200707,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. Source: http://archive.fo/R3pI3" Bahrain,BHR,20200707,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Syms and sports halls, outdoor sports fields, and swimming pools, will re-open as of 06 August 2020. Source: http://archive.vn/lkbOc" Bahrain,BHR,20200707,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"only outdoor cinemas reported as open. Source: http://archive.fo/wip/jsirS" Bahrain,BHR,20200707,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than five people are prohibited. Source: http://archive.fo/wip/jsirS" Bahrain,BHR,20200707,C5: Close public transport,0,,"It is now mandatory to wear face masks in public, including on all public transport and while travelling in taxis, with fines of 5 Bahraini Dinars for failure to do so. But no reports of public transport operating at significantly reduced volume/route/means of transport available. Source: http://archive.fo/gUlDg " Bahrain,BHR,20200707,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry to Bahrain is restricted to Bahraini citizens, residents, and some other categories. Source: http://archive.fo/gUlDg" Bahrain,BHR,20200707,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public awareness campaign to combat covid 19. Source: http://archive.vn/yu61q" Bahrain,BHR,20200707,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No changes to testing policy was found. " Bahrain,BHR,20200716,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing ongoing. Source: http://archive.fo/Otbbq" Bahrain,BHR,20200730,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Bahrain has said that mosques will remain closed for congregation prayers until a “required drop” in COVID-19 cases is achieved. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812130927/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/covid-19-bahrain-keeps-mosques-closed-1.72883146" Bahrain,BHR,20200803,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Policies remain the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803113228/https://www.meed.com/covid-19-cases-cross-124-million-mark-in-mena" Bahrain,BHR,20200803,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Policies remain the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803113228/https://www.meed.com/covid-19-cases-cross-124-million-mark-in-mena" Bahrain,BHR,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of August 6th, “gyms and sports halls, outdoor sports fields, and swimming pools” re-opened in Bahrain. See Bahrain News Agency website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822152930/https://www.bna.bh/en/HRHPremierissuedEdict33/HMKingissuesdecrees50,51,52/HRHtheCrownPrinceThenextphaseofcombatingCOVID19callsforcontinueddetermination.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDtwvEPGzSUbU2cillExCncM%3D However, other workplaces remain closed, including sheesha cafés and training institutes. Also, restaurants and cafes are currently restricted to only deliveries or takeout, but “The Government Executive Committee said outdoor dining at restaurants and cafés would be allowed from September 3”. See ZAWYA website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822155459/https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/legal/story/Restaurants_sheesha_cafs_in_Bahrain_to_reopen_in_September-SNG_180805283/ " Bahrain,BHR,20200813,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On August 12th, The Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Health released a Covid-19 news update: “Prayers at mosques, collective worship and religious assemblies will remain suspended, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has said. The suspension will be maintained until the rate of the coronavirus (COVID-19) will decrease to the levels set by the competent authorities.” See website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822161233/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4322 " Bahrain,BHR,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"“Gatherings of more than five individuals on roads, yards, public beaches, parks, and other public places are prohibited, including religious gatherings.” See Covid-19 information on the US Embassy in Bahrain website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822163848/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20200813,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Bahrain’s public transport is still operating without significantly reduced volume/ route/ means of transport available, and it remains mandatory for all individuals to wear a face mask while using public transportation and practice social distancing. See Covid-19 information on the US Embassy in Bahrain website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822163848/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20200813,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On August 10th, the Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Health released a Covid-19 news update, which included “stepping out only when necessary” being one of the “crucial preventive measures with which people should comply fully and with committed determination”. See website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822171817/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4316" Bahrain,BHR,20200813,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On August 10th, the Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Health released a Covid-19 news update, which included “stepping out only when necessary” being one of the “crucial preventive measures with which people should comply fully and with committed determination”. See website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822171817/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4316" Bahrain,BHR,20200813,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry to Bahrain remains “restricted to Bahraini citizens, residents, and some other categories”. See UK Government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822174507/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain " Bahrain,BHR,20200813,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Bahrain government paid the salaries of Bahraini citizens working in the private sector for April, May and June, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200822182627/https://youth.moh.gov.bh/News/Details/3982 On July 11th, The Minister of Labour and Social Development, Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, “explained the government’s [additional] commitment to paying 50% of the salaries of insured Bahrainis in the most adversely affected enterprises in the private sector for a period of three months, starting from July 2020, from the Unemployment Insurance Fund.” See Bahrain News Agency website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822181250/https://www.bna.bh/en/LabourMinistryannouncescriteriafor50paymentofBahrainiprivatesectorworkers.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDruu3Yio84ebkJBheG2qYL0%3D" Bahrain,BHR,20200813,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Bahrain government paid the electricity and water bills for Bahraini individuals and companies for April, May, and June. On June 29th, authorities approved new measures to “extend the payment of electricity and water bills for Bahrainis for a further three months starting in July 2020”. Also, at end-July 2020 the authorities approved a new measure “exempting households from paying municipality fees on their first residence for three months”. Furthermore, on March 17th, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) requested “banks to offer a six-month deferral of repayments without interest or penalty and to refrain from blocking customers’ accounts if a customer has lost his or her employment”. This sixth-month deferral period is still current. See IMF website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822204627/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Bahrain,BHR,20200813,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Health website homepage, and social media accounts, remain focused on their “Public Awareness Campaign to Combat Coronavirus (COVID-19)”. See Ministry of Health website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822213821/https://www.moh.gov.bh/?lang=en" Bahrain,BHR,20200813,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Bahrain is still running open public testing, including via. drive-through. On August 20th Bahrain’s “Ministry of Health reported that the Kingdom had conducted over one million COVID-19 PCR diagnostic tests. In an update on the Kingdom’s COVID-19 response, Bahrain’s Minister of Health Faeqa bint Saeed Alsaleh, confirmed the milestone figure had been reached as part of the ‘Trace, Test, Treat’ strategy that has involved proactive testing on a scale well above many other countries. The Minister highlighted this strategy has resulted in Bahrain conducting 675 tests per 1,000 people, one of the highest rates in the world.” See Ministry of Health website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822220631/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4341 " Bahrain,BHR,20200813,H3: Contact tracing,2,," Comprehensive contact tracing is ongoing, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior. https://web.archive.org/web/20200822213821/https://www.moh.gov.bh/?lang=en See the Ministry of Health’s contact tracing update for the 13th-19th August 2020, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822221558/https://www.moh.gov.bh/Covid19/ContactTracing1 (13th - 19th)" Bahrain,BHR,20200817,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are currently closed in Bahrain but will be reopening in September. On August 17, the Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Education released statements that “administrative and teaching staff will resume work on September 6 as previously announced” and “students would return to schools on September 16”. However, “parents will still have the option to choose between school attendance or online learning.” See Bahrain News Agency website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822144958/https://www.bna.bh/en/EducationMinistryschoolyeartostartinSeptember.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDuOWje6BIKfuUp%2FcbourquE%3D" Bahrain,BHR,20200820,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing is ongoing, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior. https://web.archive.org/web/20200822213821/https://www.moh.gov.bh/?lang=en See the Ministry of Health’s contact tracing update for the 20th-26th August 2020, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903124141/https://www.moh.gov.bh/Covid19/ContactTracing1" Bahrain,BHR,20200823,C1: School closing,3,1," No recent policy changes found. It remains the case that schools in Bahrain are reopening to pupils on September 16th, and to administrative and teaching staff on September 6th. “Kids are set to head back to school from September 16, with parents choosing between online learning and sending their little ones into school. And to help those who are staying at home, the Ministry of Education is filming even more TV lessons. More than 500 lessons in a number of school subjects have been filmed at the special studio established at Wadi Al-Sail Primary and Intermediate Boys School since June 28. They will be broadcast on Bahrain TV Channel 2 (sports channel) and on YouTube from the start of the new school year.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903115507/https://www.timeoutbahrain.com/kids/447071-more-tv-lessons-on-the-way-in-bahrain" Bahrain,BHR,20200823,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"“Most dine-in restaurants, public parks, movie theaters, public water parks, and other entertainment centers are closed until further notice.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121009/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ However, “based on the recommendations of the National Medical Team Combatting Coronavirus (COVID-19), it was decided to reopen the following: Starting September 3, 2020: Outdoor dining in restaurants and cafes, training institutes”. “Starting September 24, 2020: All internal and external services in restaurants and cafes”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903120009/https://www.gulf-insider.com/outdoor-dining-finally-resumes-in-bahrain/" Bahrain,BHR,20200823,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"It is still current that “gatherings of more than five individuals on roads, yards, public beaches, parks, and other public places are prohibited, including religious gatherings.” See Covid-19 information on the US Embassy in Bahrain website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121009/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20200823,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There have been no recent policy changes to the operation of public transport in Bahrain. “Is public transport operating? Yes. It is mandatory for all individuals to wear a face mask in all public venues and while using public transportation and practice social distancing.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121009/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20200823,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There have been no recent stay home recommendation messages shared by the Kingdom of Bahrain government. Instead, the message shared by the Ministry of Health, in a news update, on August 28th was: “ social distancing, wearing medical masks, washing hands and continuous sanitisation are essential for ensuring a secure and safe Ashoora season.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903132208/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4363 Similar messages are shared in their coronavirus infographics. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903132941/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Infographic & http://web.archive.org/web/20200903132952/https://www.moh.gov.bh/Content/Upload/File/637307720643092769--Essential-precautionary-measures_en.pdf " Bahrain,BHR,20200823,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"“Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121009/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20200823,C8: International travel controls,3,,"It remains the case that “entry to Bahrain restricted to Bahraini citizens, residents, and some other categories”. See UK Government website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822174507/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain “Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes. All arriving passengers will be tested for COVID-19. All incoming passengers at the Bahrain International Airport or at seaports arriving from countries with COVID-19 cases will be given a health questionnaire and screened. All travelers must comply with the requirements of the Government of Bahrain.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121009/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20200823,E1: Income support,2,0,"The “government’s commitment to paying 50% of the salaries of insured Bahrainis in the most adversely affected enterprises in the private sector for a period of three months, starting from July 2020, from the Unemployment Insurance Fund” remains current. See Bahrain News Agency website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822181250/https://www.bna.bh/en/LabourMinistryannouncescriteriafor50paymentofBahrainiprivatesectorworkers.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDruu3Yio84ebkJBheG2qYL0%3D" Bahrain,BHR,20200823,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Measures approved in July extending “the payment of electricity and water bills for Bahrainis for a further three months”, and “exempting households from paying municipality fees on their first residence for three months” are still applicable. Also, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) requested that banks “offer a six-month deferral of repayments without interest or penalty and to refrain from blocking customers’ accounts if a customer has lost his or her employment”, which is still current. See IMF website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903014156/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Bahrain,BHR,20200823,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Health website homepage, and social media accounts, remain focused on their “Public Awareness Campaign to Combat Coronavirus (COVID-19)”. See Ministry of Health website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903123719/https://www.moh.gov.bh/ " Bahrain,BHR,20200823,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No recent coronavirus testing policy change found in Bahrain." Bahrain,BHR,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"“Gatherings of more than five individuals on roads, yards, public beaches, parks, and other public places are prohibited.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121009/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ However, there is an exception for religious gatherings. On August 26th of August, The Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Health released a Covid-19 public event policy update: “The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments decided to gradually open mosques, by allowing the performance of the Fajr (dawn) prayers daily, starting from Friday 28 August.” “Mosques all over the kingdom will be opened for men to perform Fajr prayers only, under the supervision of the relevant endowments directorate, and those that fail to meet the organisational and health requirements will be closed.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903120532/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4359" Bahrain,BHR,20200903,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing is ongoing, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior. See the Ministry of Health’s contact tracing update for the 3rd-9th September 2020, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913204234/https://www.moh.gov.bh/Covid19/ContactTracing1" Bahrain,BHR,20200904,C1: School closing,3,1,"“The re-opening of public schools has been postponed by two weeks in order to test all administrative, technical and teaching staff for coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ministry of Education has said.” “Public schools were scheduled to re-open for the administrative, technical and teaching staff on September 6, but following the postponement decision, they will start the new academic year on September 20.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913210132/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4371" Bahrain,BHR,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"“Most dine-in restaurants, public parks, movie theaters, public water parks, and other entertainment centers are closed until further notice.” However, “on September 3, restaurants and cafes were permitted to resume outdoor service with mandatory health precautions.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913202426/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bahrain,BHR,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No recent policy changes regarding the size of private gatherings. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913202426/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20200904,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Bahrain continues to operate its drive-through coronavirus testing centre at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913205113/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/covid-19-bahrain-delays-new-academic-year-for-public-schools-by-two-weeks-1.73726819" Bahrain,BHR,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It remains “mandatory to wear face masks in public” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913210657/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain/coronavirus" Bahrain,BHR,20200907,C8: International travel controls,3,,"“Update [on September 7th] to information on visa on arrival and entry requirements ('Summary', 'Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' pages)”: “Entry to Bahrain is open to UK nationals and visas on arrival have been reintroduced for 68 nationalities including the UK. If you are eligible for entry, you will be required to undergo and pay for the enhanced arrivals testing procedure for COVID-19 and need to self-quarantine until test results have been received. Any person staying in Bahrain for 10 days or more must repeat the testing procedure on the 10th day following their arrival in the Kingdom.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913203940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahrain" Bahrain,BHR,20200908,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Bahrain begins COVID-19 testing for all public school teachers, administrators. In order to ensure the safety of students before the start of the new academic year, the Ministry began randomly selecting students to conduct an examination according to the precautionary measures to combat Coronavirus (COVID-19). Sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200928154541/https://www.bna.bh/en/BahrainbeginsCOVID19testingforallpublicschoolteachersadministrators.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDhHPsGgvvDZbH%2FaGSb5EHRo%3D http://web.archive.org/web/20200928154659/https://www.gulf-insider.com/bahrain-students-randomly-selected-for-covid-19-testing/" Bahrain,BHR,20200915,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Bahraini government has decided to pay electricity and water bills on behalf of all citizens. The move covers for all Bahrainis in their first residence for three months, beginning October with the amount not exceeding the bills for the same period last year for each subscriber. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928145132/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/covid-19-bahrainis-exempted-from-power-water-bills-for-3-months-1.73868136" Bahrain,BHR,20200916,C1: School closing,2,1,"Dr Fawaz Al Sheroogui, Public Relations and Media Director of the Ministry of Education, said that students would start the new school year on September 16. The administrative and teaching staff of schools across Bahrain will start work on September 6. (all the later postponement only apply to public schools). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928112025/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/bahrain/bahrain-to-start-school-year-on-september-6-1.73261452" Bahrain,BHR,20200917,C1: School closing,2,1,"HRH the Crown Prince decided to postpone the return of administrative, technical and teaching staff at public schools for a 2-week period until 4 October 2020, whilst ensuring that teachers and educational staff are periodically tested for COVID-19 in coordination with the Ministry of Health. The Government Executive Committee also decided to extend the postponement of the return to in-person learning at public schools until 11 October 2020. This decision does not extend to private schools and their kindergartens, in accordance with measures already in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928111325/http://www.crownprince.bh/en/media-centre/news/8900/2020/9/17/Government-Executive-Committee-postpones-reopening-of-indoor-dining-services-and-return-to-in-person-learning-at-public-schools" Bahrain,BHR,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Government Executive Committee made the decision to postpone the reopening of indoor dining services at restaurants and cafes, for a period of one month until 24 October 2020. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928111325/http://www.crownprince.bh/en/media-centre/news/8900/2020/9/17/Government-Executive-Committee-postpones-reopening-of-indoor-dining-services-and-return-to-in-person-learning-at-public-schools" Bahrain,BHR,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Government Executive Committee, based on the recommendations of the National Medical Task Force, called on citizens and residents to limit gatherings to members of the same household and close social circle for a duration of 2 weeks until 1 October 2020 and comply with all precautionary health measures, which require a firm commitment to wearing masks in public settings and limiting outings to necessities, while strictly observing social distancing measures. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928111325/http://www.crownprince.bh/en/media-centre/news/8900/2020/9/17/Government-Executive-Committee-postpones-reopening-of-indoor-dining-services-and-return-to-in-person-learning-at-public-schools" Bahrain,BHR,20200917,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government Executive Committee requires a firm commitment to limiting outings to necessities, while strictly observing social distancing measures, citing the next two weeks (till 1 Oct) as a crucial period. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928111325/http://www.crownprince.bh/en/media-centre/news/8900/2020/9/17/Government-Executive-Committee-postpones-reopening-of-indoor-dining-services-and-return-to-in-person-learning-at-public-schools" Bahrain,BHR,20200917,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Government Executive Committee requires a firm commitment to wearing masks in public settings and limiting outings to necessities, while strictly observing social distancing measures. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928111325/http://www.crownprince.bh/en/media-centre/news/8900/2020/9/17/Government-Executive-Committee-postpones-reopening-of-indoor-dining-services-and-return-to-in-person-learning-at-public-schools" Bahrain,BHR,20200920,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Following the central bank's requirement, it is reported that Bahrain banks confirmed to defer loan payments until the end of the year, as a continuation of the economic stimulus announced under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa -- Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa has said. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928150637/https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/economy/story/Bahrain_loan_payment_deferment_part_of_stimulus_Minister-SNG_185116378/ " Bahrain,BHR,20200925,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Now COVID-19 test certificate is available through the BeAware App. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928155658/https://www.gulf-insider.com/bahrain-covid-19-test-certificates-made-available-via-beaware-app/" Bahrain,BHR,20200925,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Ongoing comprehensive tracing. " Bahrain,BHR,20200927,C1: School closing,2,1,"In-person classes for elementary and middle school students at the U.S. Navy base in Bahrain will resume on Sept. 27, 2020, after base leaders eased the health protection condition earlier this month. Bahraini authorities recently decided to postpone allowing indoor dining at restaurants until Oct. 24 and delay in-person classes at public schools until Oct. 11. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928105454/https://www.stripes.com/news/middle-east/navy-base-school-in-bahrain-to-reopen-classrooms-despite-teachers-union-objections-1.646129" Bahrain,BHR,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Stay the same as the announcement made on 17 Sep. " Bahrain,BHR,20200928,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Stay the same as the announcement made on 17 Sep. " Bahrain,BHR,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Stay the same as the announcement made on 17 Sep. " Bahrain,BHR,20200928,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new restriction. " Bahrain,BHR,20200928,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Stay the same as the announcement made on 17 Sep. " Bahrain,BHR,20200928,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new restriction. " Bahrain,BHR,20200928,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The same as 7 Sep." Bahrain,BHR,20200928,E1: Income support,2,0,"Bahrain’s government is extending payment of 50% of Bahraini citizens’ salaries working in parts of the private sector impacted by coronavirus crisis until the end of the year, a cabinet statement said on Monday (28 Sep). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928151327/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-bahrain-int/bahrain-extends-50-salary-payment-in-sectors-impacted-by-coronavirus-cabinet-statement-idUSKBN26J1YK " Bahrain,BHR,20200928,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Stay the same as 20 Sep." Bahrain,BHR,20201001,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Example of current contact tracing from Ministry of Health http://archive.today/2020.10.08-104034/https://www.moh.gov.bh/Covid19/ContactTracing1" Bahrain,BHR,20201003,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From Ministry of Health ""Dr. Al-Zayani also calls for the application of all the instructions, instructions and precautionary measures issued by the National Medical Team to address the Coronavirus (Covid 19), such as leaving the house only for necessity"" ""Leaving the house only for necessity"" could be potentially be interpreted here as a recommendation or requirement. However, when considered in light of previous entry of 17th Sept, in which the stay at home measure was a noted to be a requirement, and given the latest message reiterates the importance of following existing measures, conclusion is that the ""requirement"" criteria has been met. Hence C6 = 2G. Source: http://archive.today/2020.10.08-124148/https://www.moh.gov.bh/News/Details/4450" Bahrain,BHR,20201004,C1: School closing,2,1,"School administrators, teachers and technicians on Sunday went to their public schools marking the start of the 2020-2021 academic year. The Ministry of Education will be providing lessons initially online through various platforms as well as via television programmes. Several private schools have opted for blended education, mixing in-person attendance with online education. http://archive.today/2020.10.08-114006/https://www.bna.bh/en/TeachersSustainingqualityeducationduringpandemicisnationalduty.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDppfxnirX0rTfif0Nr2N%2Bb4%3D A similar account is reported by MEED: 1 October: Ministry of Education announces administrative, teaching and technical staff will resume work on 4 October, confirming staggered re-entry at of 50 per cent of the teaching staff, with rotated school attendance. One per cent of administrative, teaching and teaching staff who failed to respond to the ministry's call to undergo PCR tests will not be allowed back. Public school students will start the new school year on 11 October and be required to study remotely at the beginning of the school year for two weeks. Students wishing to physically attend classes will be allowed to return to their respective schools on 25 October. http://archive.today/2020.10.08-105546/https://www.meed.com/latest-news-on-the-pandemics-economic-impact" Bahrain,BHR,20201008,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Current (8/10/20) entry requirements explained by the Ministry of Interior are copied below. ""In light of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 11 March 2020 declaration that the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is a global pandemic, the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain announces the following revised measures with effect from 00:00 Bahrain time on 4 September 2020: 1. Entry is restricted to Bahraini citizens, residents, GCC citizens who do not need a visa, passengers eligible to obtain a visa on arrival, passengers with a valid eVisa, diplomats, military personnel, airline crew, or holders of official, service or UN passports. 2. Visas on arrival are reintroduced for citizens of nationalities that are eligible for it. To determine eligibility, please visit evisa.gov.bh. To obtain an eVisa prior to your departure, please visit evisa.gov.bh. 3. All passengers must undergo a PCR test (at their own expense) on arrival. Arrivals must remain in self isolation until the result of the PCR test is determined. Any passenger staying in Bahrain for ten (10) days or longer must repeat the PCR test on the 10th day following their arrival in the Kingdom."" Source: http://archive.today/2020.10.08-133608/https://www.evisa.gov.bh/VISA/visaInput?nav=A0S&A0S=a" Bahrain,BHR,20201008,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public health information from the Ministry of Health appears comprehensive. Information is presented in multiple languages and in different formats (e.g. infographics and video). Example of infographic: http://archive.today/2020.10.08-095639/https://www.moh.gov.bh/Content/Upload/File/637375932131541966-COVID-19---Precautionary-measures-for-retails-EN-v2.pdf" Bahrain,BHR,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Note: Some restaurants are permitted to allow pre-booked private dining for groups of 10-20 people, but otherwise indoor dining will resume October 24. See https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 19th October 2020; web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 10/18/2020] " Bahrain,BHR,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than five individuals on roads, yards, public beaches, parks, and other public places are prohibited. See https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 19th October 2020; web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 10/18/2020] " Bahrain,BHR,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It is mandatory for all individuals to wear a face mask in all public venues and while using public transportation and practice social distancing. See https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 19th October 2020; web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 10/18/2020] " Bahrain,BHR,20201023,C1: School closing,2,1,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,E1: Income support,2,0,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates http://web.archive.org/web/20201029161125/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change - Government schools were allowed to reopen on October 25 for two days a week along with distance learning, as part of the Education Ministry’s plan for the gradual resumption of classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All food and beverage outlets are available for takeout and delivery services, while most dine-in services remain prohibited. Some restaurants are permitted to allow pre-booked private dining for groups of 10-20 people, but otherwise indoor dining will resume October 24. Gatherings of more than five individuals on roads, yards, public beaches, parks, and other public places are prohibited. Private beaches are open with mandatory health precautions. Gatherings and of more than five individuals on roads, yards, public beaches, parks and other public places are prohibited. Violators will face a penalty stated in article 25 of the decree-law 5 of 1990 of civil defense of up to three years jail term or/and fined up to 5000 Bahraini Dinars ($13,263) (MOH). https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On September 4, the Government of Bahrain resumed visas upon arrival for eligible nationalities, including U.S. citizens. All arriving passengers will be tested for COVID-19 at their own expense. These tests cost 30 Bahraini Dinars ($80), and passengers may be required to take two tests, which would double the cost to the passenger. Passengers under six years old are exempted from testing on arrival. Beginning August 20, passengers who test negative for COVID-19 will no longer be required to quarantine for 10 days. Passengers remaining in Bahrain for 10 days or longer will be required to test again on the tenth day in country. All incoming passengers at the Bahrain International Airport or at seaports arriving from countries with COVID-19 cases will be given a health questionnaire and screened. All travelers must comply with the requirements of the Government of Bahrain. Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No But all arriving passengers will be tested for COVID-19 at their own expense. These tests cost 30 Bahraini Dinars ($80), and passengers may be required to take two tests, which would double the cost to the passenger. Passengers under six years old are exempted from testing on arrival. Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes All arriving passengers will be tested for COVID-19. All incoming passengers at the Bahrain International Airport or at seaports arriving from countries with COVID-19 cases will be given a health questionnaire and screened. All travelers must comply with the requirements of the Government of Bahrain. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,E1: Income support,2,0,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No chnage: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105173340/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Individuals are fined 20 Bahraini Dinars ($53) on the spot for not wearing masks in public venues and outlets. " Bahrain,BHR,20201103,H2: Testing policy,3,,"03/11/2020: The Ministry of Health (MOH) today announced the availability of the coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid antigen test in pharmacies across the Kingdom of Bahrain, with a ceiling price of BHD 4. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105181035/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4489" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes noted on embassy site or Ministry of Education since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes noted on embassy site since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes noted on embassy site since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than five individuals on roads, yards, public beaches, parks, and other public places are prohibited. Private beaches are open with mandatory health precautions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes noted on embassy site since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No changes noted on embassy site since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No changes noted on embassy site since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No changes noted on embassy site since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,E1: Income support,2,0,"No changes noted on embassy site since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No changes noted on embassy site since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes noted on embassy site since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,H2: Testing policy,3,,"COVID-19 Testing: Call 444 if you experience any of the symptoms related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The hotline is available 24/7, in Arabic and English. COVID-19 tests through the 444 hotline are free for citizens and residents of Bahrain. COVID-19 test results can take up to 48 hours to be released, you can check the results online at the Ministry of Health’s website. If you would like to do a precautionary COVID-19 test, you can visit the following government organizations or private hospitals. The cost of the test can vary from BD 45 to BD 75 ($119-199). https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes noted on embassy site since last documentation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201106,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It is mandatory for all individuals to wear a face mask in all public venues and while using public transportation and practice social distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211322/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,C1: School closing,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,C8: International travel controls,1,,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,H2: Testing policy,3,,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201123090930/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moe.gov.bh/Home.aspx" Bahrain,BHR,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"most dine-in restaurants, public parks, movie theaters, public water parks, and other entertainment centers are closed until further notice https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bahrain,BHR,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no public gathering except prayers https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bahrain,BHR,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than five individuals on roads, yards, public beaches, parks, and other public places are prohibited. Private beaches are open with mandatory health precautions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bahrain,BHR,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no change. public transports are open https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bahrain,BHR,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no change per Ministry of Health website. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207162414/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19" Bahrain,BHR,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no restrictions on intercity and interstate travels https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bahrain,BHR,20201124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All incoming passengers must be tested at their own expense, and if the result is negative they no longer need to quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bahrain,BHR,20201124,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change per Ministry of Finance and National Economy Website https://web.archive.org/web/20200919083650/https://www.mofne.gov.bh/" Bahrain,BHR,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change per Ministry of Finance and National Economy Website & Central Bank website after Sep 20 note. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919083650/https://www.mofne.gov.bh/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.cbb.gov.bh/" Bahrain,BHR,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201207162414/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19" Bahrain,BHR,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"dedicated hotline for test ordering, free for Bahrain citizens and residents; alternatively rapid test kits can be purchased at pharmacies nationwide for at most 10.60 USD. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bahrain,BHR,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Public portal on the Ministry of Health website for contact tracing; earlier notes show comprehensive contact tracing force on the ground. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207162414/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19" Bahrain,BHR,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"no change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bahrain,BHR,20201208,C1: School closing,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201213224610/https://www.moe.gov.bh/Home.aspx" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. Most dine-in restaurants, public parks, movie theatres, public water parks, and other entertainment centres are closed until further notice https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. no public gathering except prayers https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change. Gatherings of more than five individuals on roads, yards, public beaches, parks, and other public places are prohibited. Private beaches are open with mandatory health precautions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no change. public transports are openhttps://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no change per Ministry of Health website. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213231223/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/News" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. No restrictions on intercity and interstate travels https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. All incoming passengers must be tested at their own expense, and if the result is negative they no longer need to quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change per Ministry of Finance and National Economy Website https://web.archive.org/web/20201213231521/https://www.mofne.gov.bh/" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change per Ministry of Finance and National Economy Website & Central Bank website after Sep 20 note. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213231521/https://www.mofne.gov.bh/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201213231722/https://www.cbb.gov.bh/ " Bahrain,BHR,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201213231223/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/News" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change. dedicated hotline for test ordering, free for Bahrain citizens and residents; alternatively rapid test kits can be purchased at pharmacies nationwide for at most 10.60 USD. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. Public portal on the Ministry of Health website for contact tracing; earlier notes show comprehensive contact tracing force on the ground. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213232437/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19" Bahrain,BHR,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"no change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207161240/https://bh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ However, note that one still need to wear masks at home near the elderly and other vulnerable groups. See H8 for detail" Bahrain,BHR,20201213,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"As of this note, the government has announced free universal vaccination (Source1) and has approved the Sinopharm and Pfizer vaccine (Source2). The online registration portal has opened (Source 3) for citizens 18y.o. and above. However, there is not yet enough evidence to show a de facto implementation on the ground. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213233609/https://apnews.com/article/bahrain-dubai-saudi-arabia-united-arab-emirates-coronavirus-pandemic-3d095399b5e6adfbd3d4a4bd321b446d Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213233832/https://apnews.com/article/bahrain-dubai-saudi-arabia-united-arab-emirates-persian-gulf-tensions-591f0c4b3a7391977b64a2f122d56afa Source 3: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213233821/https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/4526" Bahamas,BHS,20200122,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The first release of information onto the Government of The Bahamas COVID-19 dashboard was “Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCov Update 1 (Jan. 22, 2020)”, which included “common signs of infection with this virus” and “standard recommendations to prevent the spread of this infection”, including “regular proper hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs and avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201021070245/https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/6aaac324-1f3e-40d5-ace3-a914408a9a41/PRESS+RELEASE+-+Novel+Coronavirus+2019-nCoV+++22nd+Jan+2020+%281%29.pdf?MOD=AJPERES & shorturl.at/btMVZ " Bahamas,BHS,20200227,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government’s ‘Covid Bahamas’ website, dedicated to publishing up to date Covid-19 information, was first updated on the 27th February. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116173746/https://covid19.gov.bs/bahamas-covid-dashboard-27-february-2020/ " Bahamas,BHS,20200304,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Ministry of Health COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers document published on the 4th March declared testing capacity: “If cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in The Bahamas, is the country prepared? Yes. The Ministry of Health has developed and distributed the Novel Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Plan to healthcare facilities and stakeholders. Meetings to discuss the plan with multiple agencies are ongoing. Personal Protective Equipment and laboratory testing is available, quarantine/isolation sites are continually being identified. The Ministry of Health will keep the public updated.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201110124205/https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/6c416b87-180f-48ef-b034-a8dad4097822/FAQ+COVID-19+Revised+04.03+%281%29.pdf?MOD=AJPERES" Bahamas,BHS,20200314,H2: Testing policy,1,,"“On the 18th March, there was a “Communication on COVID-19” “by Dr. the Hon Duane E. L. Sands, M.P., Minister of Health.” “Mr. Speaker, the National Reference Laboratory confirmed a positive result in the late hours of 14th March, 2020.” “Many health professionals and other Bahamians are working very hard, often long hours, to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Ministry’s Surveillance Unit has aggressively undertaken contact tracing activities for this case.” “This first case triggered the operationalization of our Health Disaster Plan, and the full activation of the Health Emergency Operation Centre (EOC)”, which includes testing “suspected cases and close contacts of confirmed cases”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123180533/https://www.ub.edu.bs/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Communication-to-Parliament-COVID-19-in-The-Bahamas.pdf" Bahamas,BHS,20200314,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On the 18th March, there was a “Communication on COVID-19” “by Dr. the Hon Duane E. L. Sands, M.P., Minister of Health.” “Mr. Speaker, the National Reference Laboratory confirmed a positive result in the late hours of 14th March, 2020.” “Many health professionals and other Bahamians are working very hard, often long hours, to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Ministry’s Surveillance Unit has aggressively undertaken contact tracing activities for this case.” “This first case triggered the operationalization of our Health Disaster Plan, and the full activation of the Health Emergency Operation Centre (EOC)”, which includes testing “suspected cases and close contacts of confirmed cases”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123180533/https://www.ub.edu.bs/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Communication-to-Parliament-COVID-19-in-The-Bahamas.pdf" Bahamas,BHS,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1," On the 15th March, “In light of the recently confirmed case of the corona virus in The Bahamas, The Ministry of Education (MOE) officially announces the closure of all schools, both public and private, and educational institutions, beginning tomorrow, Monday, March 16th, 2020 until Tuesday, April 14th, 2020.” Source: https://archive.vn/ZcSVy " Bahamas,BHS,20200319,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"On March 19th the Government of The Bahamas’ website dedicated to COVID-19 information published recommendations on when to use a mask on a public information poster: “For healthy people, wear a mask only if you are taking care of a person with suspected coronavirus infection. Wear a mask, if you are coughing or sneezing.” Source: https://archive.vn/7fyT2" Bahamas,BHS,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"“On March 23, the Prime Minister of The Bahamas announced additional measures in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic”, effective March 24. “Under these orders all domestic inter-island traffic by air or boat within The Bahamas is also temporarily banned.  This includes refueling, stopping and anchoring, passing through or innocent passage. Although the emergency orders allow vessels to depart The Bahamas directly for the United States, there are no exceptions for anyone, whether Bahamian citizen, resident, or foreigner, to circumvent the restrictions on inter-island movement.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115205856/https://bs.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-nassau-the-bahamas-april-6-2020/ " Bahamas,BHS,20200324,C8: International travel controls,4,,"“On March 23, the Prime Minister of The Bahamas announced additional measures in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.  These additional measures include closing all airports and seaports of The Bahamas to incoming international flights carrying visitors, effective March 24 (including private airports).  These entry restrictions were broadened March 27 to include all incoming passengers, including Bahamian citizens and residents. Under these orders all domestic inter-island traffic by air or boat within The Bahamas is also temporarily banned.  This includes refueling, stopping and anchoring, passing through or innocent passage. Although the emergency orders allow vessels to depart The Bahamas directly for the United States, there are no exceptions for anyone, whether Bahamian citizen, resident, or foreigner, to circumvent the restrictions on inter-island movement.  If local authorities do not permit you to transit due to these restrictions, you must shelter in place.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115205856/https://bs.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-nassau-the-bahamas-april-6-2020/" Bahamas,BHS,20200406,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"“On April 6, the Bahamas’ House of Assembly passed a resolution to extend the current emergency powers orders to combat the spread of COVID-19 until April 30. These emergency powers orders include: closing all airports and seaports of The Bahamas to all incoming passengers, including Bahamian citizens and residents.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115205856/https://bs.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-nassau-the-bahamas-april-6-2020/" Bahamas,BHS,20200406,C8: International travel controls,4,,"“On April 6, the Bahamas’ House of Assembly passed a resolution to extend the current emergency powers orders to combat the spread of COVID-19 until April 30. These emergency powers orders include: closing all airports and seaports of The Bahamas to all incoming passengers, including Bahamian citizens and residents.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115205856/https://bs.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-nassau-the-bahamas-april-6-2020/ " Bahamas,BHS,20200406,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"On April 6th, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis spoke on new COVID-19 Orders: “As a personal defence measure, particularly against transmission by people who may not show any symptoms, members of the public are highly encouraged to wear non-medical masks in public. I want to stress however, that those who are not frontline medical personnel should refrain from purchasing or wearing health masks. These masks are reserved for our health workers on the frontline.” Source: https://archive.vn/rYjkh " Bahamas,BHS,20200408,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"“Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Pandemic) (No.2) (Amendment) (No.7) Order, 2020.” made by the Prime Minister on April 8th introduces the: “7A. Requirement to wear [a] mask. (1)Every person who leaves his residence in accordance with the provisions of this order and any exemption granted hereunder, shall wear a mask covering his nose and mouth while away from his residence. (2) An exempted business or undertaking may deny entry to any person not wearing a mask covering his nose and mouth.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920140030/https://www.bfsb-bahamas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/EmergencyPowers-COVID19-No.2-Amendment-No.7-Order2020-8April2020-1.pdf" Bahamas,BHS,20200410,C1: School closing,3,1,"“The Ministry of Education has advised new education content will be posted to its virtual learning platforms next week. All educational campuses in the country remain closed until further advice is received from the Ministry of Health. In a statement this morning [, April 10th], the ministry maintained all examinations, including the national examinations, GLAT, BJC and BGCSE, will be postponed until the Government deems it safe for students, teachers and support staff to return to physical buildings.” Source: https://archive.vn/ueP2u" Bahamas,BHS,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"On June 1st, the reopening of regular domestic travel was announced by the Office of the Prime Minister. “As part of the ongoing and phased reopening of the country, domestic borders will be opened for regular domestic commercial flights and for domestic pleasure craft and yachts. This applies to all islands of The Bahamas.” Source: https://archive.vn/PmLxe" Bahamas,BHS,20200701,C8: International travel controls,1,,"“The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation, along with the Tourism Readiness and Recovery Committee, a group comprised of public and private sector partners, announced today a collaborative plan for re-opening the country’s borders and tourism sector, as well as the resumption of international commercial travel starting July 1. A press conference provided details of the “Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan” to be used as an approved, comprehensive guide of health and safety protocol to be followed consistently across the country.” “2) Phase 2, beginning July 1, allows for the resumption of international travel, including: Commercial airlines, both international and domestic Hotels and vacation rentals, inclusive of Airbnb and HomeAway Transportation ranging from taxis to jitneys and buses” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115211506/https://www.bahamas.com/pressroom/bahamas-ministry-tourism-aviation-partnership-countrys-tourism-readiness-recovery The Ministry of Health’s Bahamas Entry Criteria as of July 1st includes that: “Both domestic and international travellers are required to present a COVID-19 RT-PCR Negative (Swab) Test upon arrival. Those arriving in The Bahamas between July 1 and July 7 must present results no more than ten (10) days old. Those arriving in The Bahamas after July 7 must present results no more than seven (7) days old.” “For most travelers, no quarantine will be required upon arrival; however, travellers who show symptoms of COVID-19 may be transferred to an area away from other passengers for further evaluation.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115211543/https://www.bahamasair.com/quicklinks2/press-announcements/92-bahamas-entry-criteria-as-of-july-1-2020 " Bahamas,BHS,20200720,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The “Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Pandemic) (No.2) Order, 2020” made by the Prime Minister on July 22nd states: “Domestic travel. (1) A person may travel by aircraft, passenger ferry or mailboat from any Family Island to another Family Island — (a) provided that they have completed a travel health form as approved by the Ministry of Health; (b) in accordance with any notice or announcement made by the Competent Authority” However, “(5) Effective — (a) 5:00 am on Monday, the 20th day of July, 2020, there shall be no ferry operation between East End, Grand Bahama and Crown Haven, Abaco; and (b) 5:00 pm on Tuesday, the 21st day of July, 2020 no domestic travel, whether by air or sea, shall be permitted into or out of Grand Bahama except — (i) in respect of an emergency; (ii) for the transport of essential goods or services.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116104033/https://opm.gov.bs/emergency-powers-covid19-pandemicno-2-order-2020-final/" Bahamas,BHS,20200721,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of July 21st, according to the “Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic) (N).2) Order, 2020”: “A visitor arriving on an international commercial air travel shall be permitted to enter The Bahamas and must at his own expense — (a) submit to mandatory quarantine in a Government facility for a period of fourteen days upon arrival in The Bahamas (b) to undergo a RTPCR COVID 19 molecular diagnostic test at the end of the period specified in subparagraph (a).” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115215343/https://opm.gov.bs/emergency-powers-covid19-pandemicno-2-order-2020-final/ " Bahamas,BHS,20200722,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"“Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Pandemic) (No.2) Order, 2020.” made by the Prime Minister on the 22nd July states: “(4) A person is not required to wear a face mask while — (a) exercising but is required to have a face mask visibly in his possession and easily accessible; (b) on a beach but must wear a face mask when approaching and after exiting the beach.” These are new exceptions to the face mask wearing requirements which were already in place: “(1) Every person who leaves his residence shall, while away from his residence wear a face mask, which fits securely to his face, covering his nose and mouth. (2) Any person who is found not wearing a face mask in accordance with this order commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of two hundred dollars or to a term of one month imprisonment or to both such fine and imprisonment or to both such fine and imprisonment” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116124705/https://higgsjohnson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/EmergencyPowersCovid19PandemicNo.2-Order-2020-Final.pdf" Bahamas,BHS,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"“21. Domestic travel. Effective 7:00 pm on Tuesday the 28th day of July, 2020 no person there shall travel inter island except - (a) in respect of an emergency (b) for the transport of essential goods or services; or (c) (i) prior to travelling undergoes a RTPCR COVID 19 molecular diagnostic test and obtains a negative result; and (ii) upon arrival on the other island, submits to mandatory quarantine at a government identified facility or any other appropriate facility as determined by the Ministry of Health, for a period of fourteen days.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116104145/https://opm.gov.bs/emergency-powers-covid19-pandemicno-3order2020-pdf/ " Bahamas,BHS,20200830,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The “Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Pandemic) (No.5) Order, 2020” made by the Prime Minister on August 30th states: “every person desirous of inter island travel shall — (a) prior to travelling, undergo a RTPCR COVID 19 molecular diagnostic test and obtain a negative result; and (b) upon arrival on the other island, submit to mandatory quarantine at a government identified facility or any other appropriate facility as determined by the Ministry of Health, at his own expense, for a period of fourteen days or for the duration of stay, if for a lesser period.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116104411/https://opm.gov.bs/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/EMERGENCY-ORDERS-pdf.pdf " Bahamas,BHS,20200907,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On September 7th, The Ministry of Health “put out a call for individuals interested in joining the government’s contract tracing pool of workers.” “A free online Contact Tracing Course, in collaboration with the University of The Bahamas, has been made available for all those interested, the ministry advised in its Friday COVID-19 update. “The Contact Tracing Strike Force of the Ministry of Health is determined to identify every case and every contact,” the statement said.” “In the first wave of COVID-19 cases in The Bahamas, officials said 62 volunteers were recruited and 76 health staff re-assigned to carry out contact tracing on New Providence, Grand Bahama, and the Family Islands.” Source: https://archive.vn/8hesG " Bahamas,BHS,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The “Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Pandemic) (No.7) Order, 2020” made by the Prime Minister on September 25th states: ““Inter island travel.” “every person desirous of inter island travel shall prior to travelling, apply for and obtain a travel health via that shall be presented to the operator at the point of embarkation. (2) A person travelling from New Providence shall — (a) be required to undergo a RTPCR COVID 19 molecular diagnostic test and obtain a negative result prior to applying for the travel health visa referred to in paragraph (1); and (b) upon arrival on the other island, submit to mandatory quarantine at a government identified facility or any other appropriate facility as determined by the Ministry of Health, at his own expense, for a period of fourteen days or for the duration of stay, if for a lesser period.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116104502/https://opm.gov.bs/emergency-powers-covid-19-pandemic-no-7-order-2020/" Bahamas,BHS,20201001,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The latest update to the ‘Covid Bahamas’ website, dedicated to publishing Covid-19 information, was on October 1st. This was a post which included media resources, such as flyers and brochures, with guidance for Covid prevention. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116175015/https://covid19.gov.bs/media-resources/ However, The Government of The Bahamas Ministry of Health Covid-19 Dashboard and Agency News continues to be a source of regular Covid-19 updates. Source: shorturl.at/btMVZ (Covid-19 Dashboard) & shorturl.at/nHWXZ (Covid-19 Agency News & Dashboard) " Bahamas,BHS,20201001,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Media Resource Links for Covid Protection posted on the government website dedicated to sharing Covid-19 information on October 1st included a ‘Ministry of Health Testing for COVID-19’ poster. This poster stated in response to “Who will be tested?” “Persons who quickly develop symptoms of Fever, Dry Cough or Shortness of breath, and Have a history of travel to a COVID-19 affected country or Have been in close contact with a COVID-19 patient”. Also, the poster included the contact details for “COVID-19 HOTLINES”. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201021012346/https://covid19.gov.bs/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Testing-for-Covid19.pdf (poster) & http://web.archive.org/web/20201123194813/https://covid19.gov.bs/media-resources/ (media resources upload timestamp is here)" Bahamas,BHS,20201005,C1: School closing,3,0,"On August 31st, it was announced “Monday, October 5, 2020 is the targeted date for the opening of public and private schools throughout the archipelago. The Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Minister of Education (MOE) in a report to the nation, announced that a substantial increase in the infection rate of the novel coronavirus in New Providence and other Family Islands, has forced the Department of Education to engage in more urgent planning and considerations. Schools were previously scheduled to open on September 21, 2020.” The Minister of Education, “emphasized that in New Providence, Abaco and Eleuthera, schools will have a virtual format while schools in Grand Bahama and other Family Islands will offer face-to-face classes.” Source: https://archive.vn/9i0u2 It was confirmed again, on October 7th, in an address by the Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, that “schools on New Providence and Abaco, may only proceed via virtual means. For now, there will be no in-person schooling for students.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115191745/https://opm.gov.bs/house-of-assembly-communication-7-october-2020/ " Bahamas,BHS,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"“Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Pandemic) (No.8) Order, 2020.” made by the Prime Minister on October 9th addresses restrictions on internal movement. “Inter island travel.” “every person desirous of inter island travel shall prior to travelling, apply for and obtain a travel health via that shall be presented to the operator at the point of embarkation. (2) A person travelling from New Providence shall — (a) be required to undergo a RTPCR COVID 19 molecular diagnostic test and obtain a negative result prior to applying for the travel health visa referred to in paragraph (1); and (b) upon arrival on the other island, submit to mandatory quarantine at a government identified facility or any other appropriate facility as determined by the Ministry of Health, at his own expense, for a period of fourteen days or for the duration of stay, if for a lesser period.” (3) A person travelling from Abaco to Elbow Cay, Grand Cay, Green Turtle Cay or Man-or-Way Cay shall, upon arrival in one of the cays, submit to mandatory quarantine at a government identified facility or any other appropriate facility for a period of fourteen days” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116104556/https://opm.gov.bs/emergency-powers-covid-19-pandemic-no-8-order-2020/" Bahamas,BHS,20201101,C8: International travel controls,1,,"“Beginning November 1, everyone entering The Bahamas will no longer need to Vacation-in-Place”. However, “Everyone travelling to The Bahamas must obtain a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (swab) test taken no more than 5 days prior to the date of arrival.” Also, there are “temperature screenings for passengers” upon arrival to The Bahamas. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115235743/https://www.bahamas.com/tourism-reopening" Bahamas,BHS,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"“Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Pandemic) (No.11) (Amendment) Order, 2020.” made by the Prime Minister on November 10th addresses restrictions on internal movement. “22. Inter-island travel. (1) Every person desirous of inter island travel shall prior to travelling, apply for and obtain a travel health visa that shall be presented to the operator at the point of embarkation. (2) A person travelling from New Providence shall be required, upon arrival on the other island, to submit to mandatory quarantine at a government identified facility or any other appropriate facility as determined by the Ministry of Health, at his own expense, for a period of fourteen days or for the duration of stay, if for a lesser period.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116104644/https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/7831301e-9ceb-4dd1-ab98-7c1cacfd5816/Emergency+Powers+%28COVID+19+Pandemic%29%28No.11%29+%28Amendment%29+ORDER%2C+2020+%282%29.pdf?MOD=AJPERES" Bahamas,BHS,20201112,C1: School closing,3,0,"On November 12th, Education Minister, Mr Llyod told reporters at the Ministry of Education, ""our estimation is that 70 percent are already in school.""  However, it was also stated that virtual learning continues to be running in the place of in-person schooling on the islands of New Providence, Abaco, and Eleuthera. Also, ""schools in Exuma have since been added to the list for virtual learning only due to a recent increase of COVID cases on the island”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115194528/http://www.tribune242.com/news/2020/nov/13/-class-lessons-back-year-end-lloyd-signals-pupils-/" Bahamas,BHS,20201112,H2: Testing policy,1,,"It remains the case that there is a testing policy in place for those who have symptoms and meet specific criteria. For example, “The Islands of the Bahamas” “Tourism Reopening FAQ”, which was last updated on the 12th November, stated: “Any visitor who exhibits COVID symptoms upon arrival or at any time during their stay will be required to take a rapid antigen test and receive a negative result before being permitted to continue with their vacation.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123201440/https://www.bahamas.com/tourism-reopening-faq " Bahamas,BHS,20201112,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""The PAHO Situation in The Bahamas & Turks and Caicos Islands, 12th November 2020"", stated that “The Contact Tracing Command Centre is still operating and an on-line contact tracing course continues to be offered through the University of The Bahamas (UB).” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123183031/https://www.paho.org/en/file/77608/download?token=0mvEMwGR " Bahamas,BHS,20201112,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1," In the “Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Pandemic) (No.12) Order, 2020.” made by the Prime Minister on the 12th November it remains the case that (1) Every person who leaves his residence shall, while away from his residence wear a face mask, which fits securely to his face, covering his nose and mouth. (2) Any person who is found not wearing a face mask in accordance with this order commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of two hundred dollars or to a term of one month imprisonment or to both such fine and imprisonment or to both such fine and imprisonment” “(4) A person is not required to wear a face mask while — (a) exercising but is required to have a face mask visibly in his possession and easily accessible; (b) on a beach but must wear a face mask when approaching and after exiting the beach.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116123710/https://higgsjohnson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Emergency-Powers-Covid-19-PandemicNo.12-Order-2020.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health has a public information site, with the first report published on January 31st. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416231119/https://covid19.fmoh.gov.ba/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200225,H2: Testing policy,2,,"'Three Chinese citizens were admitted to the Sarajevo University Medical Centre and are being tested for the coronavirus, the head of the Centre, Sebija Izetbegovic, said at a press conference on Tuesday [25th February]'. http://web.archive.org/web/20200416103146/https://balkaneu.com/several-suspicious-but-not-confirmed-cases-of-coronavirus-in-bih/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200301,E1: Income support,1,0,"The Federation of BiH will cover minimal salary contributions to all employees in the real sector (from March until one month after the end of the state of emergency) https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200301,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"in the Republika Srpska, in addition to the full salary contributions (March) and minimal salary contributions (April for now), the taxes will also be covered by the government for those subjects who are the most affected by the crisis (merchants, caterers, small entrepreneurs). The Council of Ministers introduced a tax exemption on equipment and resources (e.g. protection medical gear, respirators) granted by both domestic and international entities for the needs of prevention, containing and termination of the epidemics caused by COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200305,H2: Testing policy,2,,"'The health minister of Bosnia’s Serb-led entity has confirmed the first two coronavirus cases in the country – one for a man who works in Italy and the other for his child. Both tested positive for Covid-19 virus, the Republika Srpska Health Minister Alen Seranic said in Banja Luka on Thursday. The minister said the man was hospitalized at the University Clinic in Banja Luka after he reported himself to the hospital with symptoms of the disease.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200416104238/https://balkaninsight.com/2020/03/05/bosnia-confirms-two-coronavirus-cases-expects-more/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Federation issued instruction recommending that all public events are either cancelled or postponed, to prevent a potential virus spread. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716212431/http://ba.n1info.com/English/NEWS/a415291/Bosnia-bans-entry-for-foreigners-from-countries-severely-affected-by-COVID-19.html" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Sarajevo restricts public gatherings to no more than 300 people http://archive.fo/wip/4aMja" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban entry of foreign travellers coming from ""at-risk areas"" Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321431/bosnia-herzegovina-new-entry-restrictions-for-travelers-due-to-coronavirus-march-10-update-1" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200311,C1: School closing,3,1,"Closure of all schools by the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/short_news/update-bih-covid-19/ " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Companies are adviced to promote working from home, adapt stricter hygiene practises, cancel travels and meetings, allow parents of children below 10 time off-work, reorganize work https://web.archive.org/save/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200317,C1: School closing,3,1,"Nationwide State of Emergency declared https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-bosnia/bosnian-region-declares-state-of-disaster-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN21323A" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Employers are obliged: to enable remote work or all employees whose work can be done from home; a separate decision on remote work has to be issued to each employee; all employees working from home must be recorded; where remote work is not possible, work should be, if possible, organized in shifts, and employer must provide protective equipment; enable business meetings to be held electronically (video link, video call, etc); postpone official travel in the country and abroad; Source: https://bdkadvokati.com/covid-19-update-serbia-montenegro-bosnia-and-herzegovina-2/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Suspension of cultural and sports events, including trainings.https://web.archive.org/web/20200716210434/https://bdkadvokati.com/covid-19-update-serbia-montenegro-bosnia-and-herzegovina-2/ The federal government cancelled all public events. https://covid-19.ba/files/4adacf8134574d1d61c7aae965f4b0bb.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200317,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Night public transport is banned, daily public transport reduced - targeted refers to 'curtailment of specifically targeted public transport' as opposed to regional targeting. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716213946/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f2e594b3-0ca3-45ec-a9dc-30c5feec54ff Source: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f2e594b3-0ca3-45ec-a9dc-30c5feec54ff " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The federal government cancelled all public events. https://covid-19.ba/files/4adacf8134574d1d61c7aae965f4b0bb.pdf " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://archive.vn/wip/N3o8Y" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200320,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Under 18 and over 65 yrs banned from movement within BIH https://archive.vn/wip/nF8Nh" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Under 18 and over 65 yrs banned from movement within BIH https://archive.vn/wip/nF8Nh" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200321,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport banned in certain areas of the country. https://bdkadvokati.com/covid-19-update-6-serbia-montenegro-bosnia-and-herzegovina/ " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Those under the age of 18, and over 65 yrs are banned from movement within BIH, and a curfew was imposed for all residents of BIH from March 22 on wards https://archive.vn/wip/EPHjs" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Those under the age of 18, and over 65 yrs are banned from movement within BIH, and a curfew was imposed for all residents of BIH from March 22 onwards https://archive.vn/wip/EPHjs" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200324,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of March 24, 2020, foreign nationals are no longer able to enter BiH unless they are residents of BiH. BiH citizens who return may face quarantine or self-isolation. https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200329,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"As of March 29, 2020, the Federation began requiring all persons on the street or in public areas to cover their mouth and nose with a mask or scarf; in the RS, all persons must also wear gloves in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201002061401/https://www.osac.gov/Country/BosniaHerzegovina/Content/Detail/Report/735ec25f-20ef-4ff9-bb52-1858fa23ff5b" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200330,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed https://web.archive.org/save/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200330,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Sarajevo airport will close to all passenger traffic at 0600 on March 30, 2020. Other airports in the country are already closed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200410,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Ban on public transport without special permit from the Ministry of Transport.https://web.archive.org/web/20200716213807/https://bdkadvokati.com/covid-19-update-26-serbia-montenegro-bosnia-and-herzegovina/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200414,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to guidelines of Ministry of Health , people having serious symptoms can consult doctor and tested https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-04-07/epidemiologists-covid-19-death-raises-concern-in-bosnia" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Cancellation of all public events extended until at least 30 April. https://covid-19.ba/files/9c92136145cd3b362475b869b1322852.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200424,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The curfew has been lifted, and Those over 65yr are now allowed out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 900-1300hr, while Under 18s are allowed out on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1400-2000hrs. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bosnia-and-herzegovina-eases-restrictions-lifts-curfew-april-24 https://archive.vn/wip/C73dR" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200424,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The curfew has been lifted, and Those over 65yr are now allowed out on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 900-1300hr, while Under 18s are allowed out on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 1400-2000hrs. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bosnia-and-herzegovina-eases-restrictions-lifts-curfew-april-24 https://archive.vn/wip/C73dR" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200427,E1: Income support,1,0,"Changes in the work hours were introduced to protect the medical staff, e.g. the shifts are fewer and longer, with smaller number of personnel working at the same time. Medical staff in the RS will receive an April salary increased by a compensation of BAM 1 000 (around EUR 500). https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200427,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Council of Ministers introduced a tax exemption on equipment and resources (e.g. protection medical gear, respirators) granted by both domestic and international entities for the needs of prevention, containing and termination of the epidemics caused by COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200428,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Banking Agencies have announced a six-month loan repayment moratorium for restructuring credit arrangements for individuals and legal entities which are found to have aggravated circumstances for loans repayments due to COVID-19. Banking Agencies have instructed banks to track clients and exposure portfolios affected by COVID-19. ? Banks are also instructed to consider additional customer relief, including reviewing current fees for services and avoiding charging fees to handle exposure modifications. All banks were ordered not to pay dividends or bonuses. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200430,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Support to private sector activity and employment: Businesses in FBiH are entitled to subsidies in the amount of BAM 245 (~EUR 120) per month, per employee. The obligation to make advanced payments on corporate income tax for businesses and self-employers is abolished. Lease amounts are decreased by 50% for business premises managed by the FBiH Office of Joint Affairs. Corporate income tax liabilities in RS are postponed until 30 June. All borrowers from the Investment and Development Bank of RS are granted three month repayment moratorium. Deadlines for filing tax returns and salary specifications have been extended to 30 April 2020 in both entities. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events remain cancelled https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Curfew reinstated in most of the country form 1 until 4 May + The Republika Srpska Crisis HQ has regularly instituted bans on civilian travel between towns on the weekends. https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200505,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools still closed http://archive.fo/wip/3TOHU" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"http://archive.fo/wip/3TOHU Still reccommend all who can work from home to do so. " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events still cancelled and banned. http://archive.fo/wip/3TOHU" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200505,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restriction on outdoor gatherings to no more than 3 people http://archive.fo/wip/3TOHU" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200505,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transit remains closed, due to re-open on May 11 (unless this is extended). http://archive.fo/wip/3TOHU" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200505,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"With curfews still in place for U18s and over 65, others are still requested to only conduct necessary/essential business and errands outside of the home http://archive.fo/wip/3TOHU" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200505,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Srpska remains under curfew from 2200 to 0500 daily http://archive.fo/wip/3TOHU" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200505,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The international restrictions remains closed to non BIH residents, with imposed quarantine also. http://archive.fo/wip/3TOHU" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to OECD, there was a gradual reopening of various sectors in the Republika Srpska - cafes, restaurants, kindergartens, hair salons, gyms and private dental clinics private dental clinics https://web.archive.org/web/20200518161046/http://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200511,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"According to the Xinhuanet website and the OECD, public transport was allowed to resume in Republika Srpska; https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160921/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/11/c_139048013.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200518161046/http://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200511,C8: International travel controls,4,,"I am unsure as to whether this should be a 3 or 4 - it has been marked as previously but the borders are closed to everyone except nationals until 1st June, so I interpret that as 4 (if that is the case then the previous codes back to at least 1st May should be changed to 4 as well). Information is from the UK government website and Worldaware.com: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518152411/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina https://web.archive.org/web/20200518152257/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bosnia-and-herzegovina-extends-flight-suspension-nonresident-entry-ban-until-june-1" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200513,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to Xinhuanet, restaurants, bars, small shops, business and trades have been reopened in Federation of BiH (FBiH). https://web.archive.org/web/20200518162314/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/14/c_139054432.htm" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200514,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to the OECD, FBiH decided to abolish the curfew and allow movement of all citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528100802/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf There is still curfew in the Republika Srpska" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200515,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to OECD, in the FBiH the public transportation became operational again, meaning that public transport is now running across the whole country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528100802/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200515,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to the US Dept of State Overseas Security Advisory Council webpage and , from today the Republika Srpska maintains its overnight curfew (2200-0500) but has removed. movement restrictions for those over 65. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518154807/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/3aa2fd97-8f36-47c5-8441-18b09385bdc3" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200521,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"According to the N1 news channel, The state of emergency has been revoked in the Republika of Srpska as of today, meaning that curfew has been lifted. Also mentioned on the Government of Republic of Srpska website https://web.archive.org/web/20200528080440/http://ba.n1info.com/English/NEWS/a435523/Bosnia-Serb-entity-abolishes-state-of-emergency-and-curfew.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200528100402/http://www.vladars.net/eng/vlada/prime_minister/media/news/Pages/Press-release-following-the-38th-session-of-the-HQ-for-Emergency-Situation-.aspx" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200529,C1: School closing,3,1,"OECD: ""School closures: Schools and universities have been closed. Kindergartens have reopened in the RS on 11 May and on 18 May for the majority of cantons in the FBiH. Schools remain closed until the end of the school year in both entities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200612003717/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""o On 29 April, the FBiH announced that from 1 to 30 May, the wholesale and retail stores as well as small craft shops will be reopened provided that they operate outside of shopping centers. On 28 May, the FBiH reopened all shopping centers. In the RS, the Government introduced similar measures on 27 April, although the shops worked with reduced working hours. These measures also comprised the stores that are part of the shopping centers, green (from 7 AM to 3 PM) and cattle markets (from 6 AM to 1 PM). With the abolishment of the State of Emergency, working hours returned to normal. Wearing masks and social distancing (a minimum of 2 metres) are mandatory in all public places for both entities. o On 11 May, the RS reopened cafes, restaurants, kindergartens, hair salons, gyms and private dental clinics. The FBiH introduced similar measures on 13 May. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200612003717/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"US Embassy: ""K-12 educational institutions are still closed, public events remain cancelled, and spots for public gatherings face limitations on total number of people present."" " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,""" Public gatherings of more than 50 persons are still banned in the RS. On 14 May, the FBiH allowed indoor public gatherings provided that 10m2 per person was ensured and all the hygienic measures were respected"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200612003717/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""However, on 24 April, the FBiH decided to abolish the curfew and a couple of weeks later (on 14 May) allowed movement of all citizens. RS lifted the curfew on 22 May and allowed everybody to move freely. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200612003717/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"I believe that C7 has been interpreted wrong by previous coders. This is meant to ""Record restrictions on internal movement between cities/regions"" I could not find any restriction of movement between RS and FBIH, but at the same time, there appears no public transportation running between the two entities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612003717/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200529,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200612003717/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200529,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200612003717/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200601,C8: International travel controls,0,,"According to Sarajevo Times 1st June ,2020, ""Bosnia and Herzegovina will open its borders to citizens of neighboring Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia from June 1st. This was announced at press conference by the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of BiH, Zoran TegeltijaOn the same day, outgoing flights to Antalya, Riyadh, Jeddah and Kuwait are planned, and from the next day to Doha, Muscat, Budapest, Belgrade t was agreed that passengers at the airport will be obliged to respect the physical distance and wear gloves, as well as properly dispose of waste and disinfect their hands. Control staff will also be deployed at critical airport locations. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200610003351/http://www.sarajevotimes.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina-opens-borders-to-neighbouring-countries/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200613,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Indoor gatherings of up to 100 and outdoor gatherings and outdoor gatherings of up to 300 people are allowed. Note:Outdoor gathering limit is 300 so put range of 100-1000 .In review it is found correct then policy starts from 1st June. LinKhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200623184730/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bosnia-and-herzegovina-reopen-airports-land-border-crossings-june-1" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200613,E1: Income support,1,0,"No new policy identified.So previous policy is assumed to be continued." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200613,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new policy identified.So previous policy is assumed to be continued." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new policy identified during this period." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200624,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and universities have been closed. Kindergartens have reopened in the RS on 11 May and on 18 May for the majority of cantons in the FBiH. Schools remain closeduntil the end of the school year in both entities. On 12 June, the RS marked the end of a successful school year. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200624154049/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,C1: School closing,3,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200713165811/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Restaurant and cafes throughout the country are open, along with most other businesses. There are still social distance restrictions in place. Grocery stores and pharmacies are open, and masks are required indoors."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new policy found, still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No new policy found " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""There is still an entry ban for most non-resident foreign nationals, though some with special circumstances (e.g. For a business meeting, to a funeral, for medical treatment, or in the company of a BiH-citizen spouse) may enter. Special documentation and/or a negative COVID test may be required."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713172141/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,E1: Income support,0,,"No current policy found for July https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"""The Republika Srpska (RS) announced the health fund will cover health care costs for all patients and has postponed payments for business tax from end-March to end-June, while speeding up tax and SSC refunds"" Policies appear to have ended in June; no new policies found https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Still current " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200705,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Still current " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200723,C1: School closing,3,1,"No new policy identified." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200723,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Restaurant and cafes throughout the country are open, along with most other businesses. There are still social distance restrictions in place. Grocery stores and pharmacies are open, and masks are required indoors."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200730123453/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200723,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Most public events remain cancelled and public gatherings face limitations on total number of people present."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200730123453/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200723,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy change" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200724,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The order is obligatory to wear protective masks indoors with respect to a distance of at least 1 meter, as well as in open space, if it is not possible to maintain a physical distance of 2 meters between people in the open. Due to the aggravated epidemic situation of COVID-19, the new order ""allows the gathering of people in a certain area under the following conditions: no more than 50 people indoors and no more than 100 people in the open."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200730123944/https://covid19.fmoh.gov.ba/novost/209/krizni-stab-stozer-fmz-okupljanja-ogranicena-na-50-ljudi-u-zatvorenom-i-100-na-otvorenom-prostoru-rad-ugostiteljskih-objekata-ne-duze-od-23-sata It is unclear if there is a policy change in Republika Srpska, the other entity comprising BiH." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200731,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Starting July 16, BiH borders are open for citizens and residents of EU and Schengen countries with a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours (this does not apply to Croatian citizens). For other non-resident foreign nationals, there is still an entry ban, though some with special circumstances (e.g. For a business meeting, to a funeral, for medical treatment, or in the company of a BiH-citizen spouse) may enter. Special documentation and/or a negative COVID test may be required. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200808104752/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,C1: School closing,3,1,"No recent policy change. However, UNICEF reported, on the August 19th, that “while waiting for the plans from the education authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina on safe reopening of education institutes and schools, all schools need to be additionally equipped to comply with the safety guidance related to COVID19.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829100012/https://www.unicef.org/bih/en/press-releases/unicef-and-usaid-mission-support-safe-reopening-schools " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"It remains current that “grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and cafes throughout the country are open, along with most other businesses. Restaurants and bars must close by 11:00pm.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"“The population in the Federation of BiH is recommended to avoid public gatherings and limit their movements due to the COVID-19 epidemiological situation.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829103035/https://covid19.fmoh.gov.ba/novost/257/u-protekla-24-sata-u-fbih-244-nova-slucaja-covid-19 The crisis staff of the Federal Ministry of Health extended the general measures from the previous order for the next 14 days, starting on the 22nd of August. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830171119/https://covid19.fmoh.gov.ba/novost/247/krizni-stab-stozer-fmz-nova-naredba-prosirena-odredbama-za-obrazovne-ustanove-i-preporukama-za-skole-u-kontekstu-covid-19 Therefore, the number of people gathering remains limited to a maximum of 50 people in enclosed spaces and 100 people in open spaces. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830171529/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/bosniaandherzegovina/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2+Physical+distancing&Type=Section" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The crisis staff of the Federal Ministry of Health extended the general measures from the previous order for the next 14 days, starting on the 22nd of August. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830171119/https://covid19.fmoh.gov.ba/novost/247/krizni-stab-stozer-fmz-nova-naredba-prosirena-odredbama-za-obrazovne-ustanove-i-preporukama-za-skole-u-kontekstu-covid-19 Therefore, the number of people gathering remains limited to a maximum of 50 people in enclosed spaces and 100 people in open spaces. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830171529/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/bosniaandherzegovina/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2+Physical+distancing&Type=Section" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is operating, and it is a requirement to wear a mask on board. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No recent policy changes found regarding stay home requirements in Bosnia and Herzegovina." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"“Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,C8: International travel controls,3,,"“BiH borders are open for citizens and residents of EU and Schengen countries with a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours. For other non-resident foreign nationals, there is still an entry ban, though some with special circumstances (e.g. For a business meeting, to a funeral, for medical treatment, or in the company of a BiH-citizen spouse) may enter.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101800/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,E1: Income support,0,," No recent policy changes found regarding income support in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101800/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No recent policy changes found regarding debt and contract relief for households in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101800/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A coordinated public information campaign is still running in both in both entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH), the Federation of BIH (FBIH) and the Republika Srpska (RS). Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729001219/https://www.phi.rs.ba/index.php?view=kategorija&id=45 (RS) & http://web.archive.org/web/20200830163217/https://www.zzjzfbih.ba/covid-19/ (FBIH) " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,H2: Testing policy,2,,"“Public Health Centers (Dom Zdravlja) will test people with symptoms—regardless of nationality—free of charge. (They do not test asymptomatic people or provide test verification for travel purposes!)” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No recent contact tracing policy changes found in Bosnia and Herzegovina." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200821,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1," “Social distance restrictions include limitations on the number of people who can attend public gatherings and a requirement to wear masks indoors, on public transportation, and in public areas when social distancing is not possible.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,C1: School closing,1,1,"""the Government of RS decided that the 2020/21 school year would start on 1 September for all primary and secondary schools in RS. The classes over 15 pupils/students would be divided into groups to attend in shifts, while the standard 45-min class periods would be reduced to 30 minutes (primary schools) and 20 minutes (secondary schools), with all breaks limited to 5 minutes. Online classes are to be provided only for sick or quarantined/home-isolated children. The schools are required to follow all infection prevention measures as recommended by the Public Health Institute of RS (https://www.phi.rs.ba/pdf/sadrzaj/Preporuke%20za%20pocetak%20skolske%20godine.pdf). "" https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/bosniaandherzegovina/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2+Physical+distancing&Type=Section" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"It remains current that “grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and cafes throughout the country are open, along with most other businesses. Restaurants and bars must close by 11:00pm.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change found" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change found" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,C5: Close public transport,0,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,," http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,C8: International travel controls,3,," BiH borders are open for citizens and residents of EU and Schengen countries with a negative SARS-CoV-2 virus test not older than 48 hours. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101800/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101800/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Private clinics around the country perform PCR (~230km) and serological (~40km) COVID-19 tests. Payment is due in full at the time of the test. Results are quick (usually within 24 hours). Public Health Centers (Dom Zdravlja) will test people with symptoms—regardless of nationality—free of charge. (They do not test asymptomatic people or provide test verification for travel purposes!) To arrange a test, contact your canton’s health center for additional guidance. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change found" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200831,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"For not wearing or improperly wearing a mask in a closed space (shopping malls, supermarkets, etc.) or outdoors where a two-meter distance cannot be observed (gatherings, lines in front of banks, etc.). Authorities may impose fines. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200907,C8: International travel controls,1,,"US Citizens and British Nationals, including those with residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, need a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result that is not older than 48 hours. Some groups are exempt from this rule, including: diplomats accredited to and resident in Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUFOR/NATO staff, freight drivers and crew, and foreigners in transit to their country of residence. Changes to restrictions may be introduced at short notice. You should comply with any screening measures put in place by the authorities. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921174139/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina/entry-requirements https://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://blog.wego.com/covid19-travel-restrictions-by-destination-country/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20200922,C8: International travel controls,1,," All travelers except BiH citizens and citizens of Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro must present a certificate of a negative SARS-CoV-2 virus test not older than 48 hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921174139/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina/entry-requirements https://web.archive.org/web/20200829101240/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://blog.wego.com/covid19-travel-restrictions-by-destination-country/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201003,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change-- the 2020/21 school year started on Sep 1 in both RS and FBIH under requirements for reduced class sizes and class periods. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014063329/http://fmon.gov.ba/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201003,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Shops and restaurants are largely open although may be operating reduced hours and with social distancing restrictions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201014064543/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina/coronavirus ""Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and cafes throughout the country are open, along with most other businesses. Restaurants and bars must close by 11:00pm."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201014065006/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201003,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The wearing of facemasks is mandatory in public (everywhere indoor and outdoor whenever it is not possible to maintain a distance of two meters) and public gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201014064739/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The wearing of facemasks is mandatory in public (everywhere indoor and outdoor whenever it is not possible to maintain a distance of two meters) and public gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201014064739/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201003,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new information identified." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201003,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new information identified." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201003,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new information identified." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201003,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes U.S. citizens wishing to enter BiH must have a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) not older than 48 hours from the moment of entry."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201014065006/https://ba.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ ""British Nationals, including those with residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, need a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result that is not older than 48 hours. Some groups are exempt from this rule, including: diplomats accredited to and resident in Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUFOR/NATO staff, freight drivers and crew, and foreigners in transit to their country of residence. Changes to restrictions may be introduced at short notice. You should comply with any screening measures put in place by the authorities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201014065047/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina/entry-requirements" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201003,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Mask wearing and social distancing are required in public transport, as well as public places. Failure to observe public health measures can result in fines "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201014064543/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina/coronavirus" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201015,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Thus, among other things, an online model of regular classes is recommended in all educational institutions in the FBiH wherever possible, ie where there are conditions - information and communication technology, for the implementation of the online model."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201024192655/http://fmon.gov.ba/Obavjest/Pregled/582" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Shops and restaurants are largely open although may be operating reduced hours and with social distancing restrictions."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201024192819/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina/coronavirus" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201015,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The wearing of facemasks is mandatory in public (everywhere indoor and outdoor whenever it is not possible to maintain a distance of two meters) and public gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201024193117/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201015,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The wearing of facemasks is mandatory in public (everywhere indoor and outdoor whenever it is not possible to maintain a distance of two meters) and public gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201024193117/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina.pdf" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201015,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201015,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""British Nationals, including those with residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, need a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result that is not older than 48 hours. Some groups are exempt from this rule, including: diplomats travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina on official duties, EUFOR/NATO staff, freight drivers and crew, and foreigners in transit to their country of residence."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201024193323/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina/entry-requirements" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Mask wearing and social distancing are required in public transport, in public places and outside in most parts of the country"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201024192819/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bosnia-and-herzegovina/coronavirus" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,E1: Income support,0,,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201025,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,C1: School closing,1,1,"Advanced warning of pending change: ""Due to the necessary disinfection of the premises after the local elections on 15.11.2020, schools throughout the country will be closed from 16.11.-20.11.2020."" https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-infos-bosnien-herzegowina.html (error when trying to save via Wayback Machine portal) " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. " Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201106,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201111,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From 11/11/2020 a curfew from 23:00 to 05:00 is again in place throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina (except for in West Herzegovina). https://web.archive.org/web/20201116115633/https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-infos-bosnien-herzegowina.html" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201111,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201112,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201116,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Due to the necessary disinfection of the premises after the local elections on 15.11.2020, schools throughout the country will be closed from 16.11.-20.11.2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201119085020/https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-infos-bosnien-herzegowina.html" Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201119,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201121,C1: School closing,1,1,"Assume previous policy is back in place (following temporary closure due to the election), but have not been able to find confirmation of such." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201121,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201121,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201121,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201121,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201121,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201121,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201121,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201127,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201204,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Bosnia and Herzegovina,BIH,20201211,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No policy change." Belarus,BLR,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Flights to and from affected countries have been suspended. Source: ACAPS database http://web.archive.org/web/20200517221721/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset" Belarus,BLR,20200325,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""mandatory 14-day self-quarantine requirement was instituted for persons entering Belarus from countries affected by the pandemic"" along with the suspension of flights. http://web.archive.org/web/20200517222239/http://www.government.by/ru/content/9339" Belarus,BLR,20200325,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Article implies that facial coverings are recommended - as the president is ordering extra supplies, but that their are not required 'Face masks, though, are seen as only for those with respiratory infections. The president has said that he ordered Belarusian companies to produce more face masks, but claimed he was told there was insufficient demand.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201013100912/https://en.currenttime.tv/a/belarus-officially-no-covid-19-crisis-but-many-self-isolating/30509383.html" Belarus,BLR,20200403,C8: International travel controls,2,,"14-day Quarantine for arrivals from outside Belarus http://web.archive.org/web/20200517224959/https://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/press-release/belarus-healthcare-ministry-issues-self-isolation-rules-for-arrivals_i_0000110843.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201105135404/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Belarus" Belarus,BLR,20200403,E1: Income support,0,,"No specific measures that can be coded. http://web.archive.org/web/20200517232044/https://www.sorainen.com/publications/covid-19-economic-response-in-belarus/" Belarus,BLR,20200403,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No specific measures that can be coded. http://web.archive.org/web/20200517232044/https://www.sorainen.com/publications/covid-19-economic-response-in-belarus/" Belarus,BLR,20200404,C1: School closing,2,1,"One week extension to existing spring vacation. Later followed by another week long extension for school closing. Cannot find data on University closures, hence 2G level http://web.archive.org/web/20200517225442/https://news.tut.by/society/679125.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200517225558/https://news.tut.by/society/680222.html" Belarus,BLR,20200406,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No information to be found on actual recommendation/requirement of shutting down public events. There are, indeed, certain requirements on eg. distancing but no general rule to cancel. That being said, The Ministry of Health decided on 6th of April to limit all cultural, sports and scientific events with !international! participation. Permission to hold other public events will be issued after assessing the availability of conditions for their holding. As mentioned earlier. Also, since 12th of March, places of general gathering of citizens are monitored for correct working ventilation shafts, the presence of antiseptics and compliance with other sanitary standards. Link: https://archive.fo/g9cm7 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ No change in Policy until mid December. Itis recommended that fairs, exhibitions, presentations and other events are held with the observance of social distancing and the use of masks and gloves by staff. As there seem to be no restrictions on event apart from ones with international participation, this could technically also be coded as ""0"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201210134154/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/belarus/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2+Physical+distancing&Type=Section" Belarus,BLR,20200409,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"1st and 2nd level contacts being traced. http://web.archive.org/web/20200517231426/https://news.tut.by/society/679921.html" Belarus,BLR,20200417,E1: Income support,0,,"Lukashenko pledges financial support for companies amid COVID-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200517230845/https://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/news/lukashenko-pledges-financial-support-for-companies-amid-covid-19_i_0000111565.html" Belarus,BLR,20200417,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Lukashenko pledges financial support for companies amid COVID-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200517230845/https://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/news/lukashenko-pledges-financial-support-for-companies-amid-covid-19_i_0000111565.html" Belarus,BLR,20200420,C1: School closing,0,,"""On Monday (20th), [the president] allowed the country’s schools to reopen after an extended spring break."" However, ""[...] authorities allowed parents to keep their children at home even though the government has steered clear of closures and restrictions on public movement amid the country’s expanding coronavirus outbreak. [...]. As voluntary actions do not fall under the new C1 regulation, I've decided to keep the level on a general 0. http://web.archive.org/web/20200517225810/https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2020/04/21/the-latest-the-coronavirus-cancels-oktoberfest-in-germany/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201105125231/https://apnews.com/article/3e53f7e4d840375c70f62847f968ad43" Belarus,BLR,20200420,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Advisory campaign announced. http://web.archive.org/web/20200517232356/https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarusians-recommended-against-travel-abroad-129167-2020/" Belarus,BLR,20200420,H2: Testing policy,3,,"more than 65,000 COVID-19 tests are currently available" Belarus,BLR,20200424,E1: Income support,0,,"Decree signed by the Belarusian president to support the economy in the midst of the pandemic. The decree allows paying temporary incapacity benefits to persons, who take care of kids 10 years old and below, who go to kindergartens or schools, if the kid is a first-tier or second-tier contact of a coronavirus patient (although the exact rate of these benefits are not specified). https://web.archive.org/web/20200515113010/https://eng.belta.by/president/view/measures-to-support-belarusian-economy-amid-pandemic-authorized-130074-2020/" Belarus,BLR,20200424,H2: Testing policy,3,,"10,000 express test kits delivered; mass testing intended http://web.archive.org/web/20200517230222/https://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/press-release/belarus-to-get-about-100000-covid-19-antibody-express-test-kits-soon_i_0000111927.html" Belarus,BLR,20200520,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Masks are recommended: 'Bringing locally-produced masks and suits to Zaslawye and Volozhin, towns near the Belarusian capital, myself and another volunteer found people wearing masks and posters announcing rules of “respiratory etiquette” pasted on walls across the towns.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201013100646/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1178978/inside-belarus-people-defy-belarusian-authorities-to-resist-covid-19-pandemic" Belarus,BLR,20200527,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"With the support of the EU and the IOM Development Fund, IOM Belarus and the State Border Committee (SBC) are rolling out a new information campaign to strengthen the COVID-19 response at the land and air points of entry (PoEs). From today and every day, 1,500 foreigners and Belarusian citizens will receive up-to-date information on COVID-19 prevention measures at the when they enter the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105143522/https://www.euneighbours.eu/en/east/stay-informed/news/eu-supports-information-campaign-prevent-covid-19-belarus Also, politicans such as president Lukashenko do no longer entirely ignore the pandemic https://web.archive.org/web/20201210142318/https://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/news/lukashenko-arrives-in-vitebsk-oblast-to-study-coronavirus-response_i_0000122283.html" Belarus,BLR,20200610,H2: Testing policy,3,,"There is no new policy introduced during these dates. So previous policy is assumed to be continued." Belarus,BLR,20200610,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new policy is identified during this period. So previous policy is assumed to be continued." Belarus,BLR,20200611,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Updated list of countries required for a 14-day quarantine https://web.archive.org/web/20201105135404/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Belarus " Belarus,BLR,20200703,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The test is generally available but individuals have to pay a fee to get tested. " Belarus,BLR,20200814,C5: Close public transport,0,," Public transportation operates with still no requirements currently existing for passengers to wear masks or maintain social distancing while on board. See: https://by.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ (accessed 24th August, web archive link not working)" Belarus,BLR,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are still no COVID-related restrictions on travel within Belarus. See https://by.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ (accessed 24th August, web archive link not working)" Belarus,BLR,20200814,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Note: Credit holidays, i.e., guidance to banks to postpone principal repayments and interest on loans in a targeted manner is listed as a measure that has been included in the budget, but the date of this is unclear. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive link not working, accessed 24th August 2020)" Belarus,BLR,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Masks must be worn by those with symptoms of a respiratory illness, medical workers, and those caring for people with a respiratory illness. Masks may be worn by healthy people or those who may come in contact with sick people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907201141/https://www.mart.gov.by/files/live/sites/mart/files/documents/news/%d0%9f%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b0%20%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%bb%d1%8c%d0%b7%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%8f%20%d0%bc%d0%b0%d1%81%d0%be%d0%ba.pdf" Belarus,BLR,20200908,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy found." Belarus,BLR,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy found." Belarus,BLR,20200908,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found." Belarus,BLR,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy found." Belarus,BLR,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy found." Belarus,BLR,20200908,E1: Income support,0,,"No change policy identified." Belarus,BLR,20200908,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change policy identified." Belarus,BLR,20200908,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Could not find any newly imposed restrictions on testing." Belarus,BLR,20200918,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Belarus closes borders with Poland and Lithuania, but not because of COVID-19. Since Quarantine restrictions for some countries remain in place, coded as 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926095532/https://www.france24.com/en/20200917-belarus-to-close-borders-with-poland-and-lithuania-put-troops-on-alert" Belarus,BLR,20200924,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in current policy That being said: ""The MoH updated their recommendations on 24 September 2020 to include the following points: - following the rules of physical distancing is one of the main measures for preventing infection with viral infections. A person needs to organize their life in such a way as to reduce contacts outside the home by 75% and at work by 25%. Remote working is therefore recommended."" Could technically also be coded as ""1"". However, I've decided to leave the level on ""0"" as it does not feel as the recommendation to work from home is spread in any way from either politicians or the authorities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210134341/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/belarus/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.1+Health+communication&Type=Section" Belarus,BLR,20200924,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The Ministry of Health updated their recommendations on 24 September 2020 to include the following points: - following the rules of physical distancing is one of the main measures for preventing infection with viral infections. A person needs to organize their life in such a way as to reduce contacts outside the home by 75% and at work by 25%. Remote working is therefore recommended. As there is no direct urge to stay at home, I've decided to keep the current level at ""0"". Could, however, also be coded in as a ""1"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201210134341/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/belarus/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.1+Health+communication&Type=Section" Belarus,BLR,20200924,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The MoH updated their recommendations on 24 September 2020 to include the following points: - following the rules of physical distancing is one of the main measures for preventing infection with viral infections. A person needs to organize their life in such a way as to reduce contacts outside the home by 75% and at work by 25%. Remote working is therefore recommended. - If maintaining physical distance is not possible, it is recommended to wear a mask https://web.archive.org/web/20201210134341/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/belarus/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.1+Health+communication&Type=Section " Belarus,BLR,20200929,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Arrivals from certain countries affected by coronavirus must self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of whether they show symptoms."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008134947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belarus/entry-requirements" Belarus,BLR,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"According to the Ministry of Health, since 12th of March, places of general gathering of citizens are monitored for correct working ventilation shafts, the presence of antiseptics and compliance with other sanitary standards. Also, starting with 6th of April, permission to hold public events will be issued after assessing the availability of conditions for their holding. Link: https://archive.fo/g9cm7 " Belarus,BLR,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, there are no local travel restrictions in place in Belarus. Also, abcNEWS wrote that the economy of Belarus has still been badly battered by the global pandemic, although Belarus didn’t impose a lockdown. Link: https://archive.fo/NxeEO and https://archive.fo/x1rKb " Belarus,BLR,20201020,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change to the current measures of 14-day isolation for visitors with the exemption of certain countries (frequent changes of the respective countries possible however): https://web.archive.org/web/20201105135404/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Belarus#February%E2%80%93March_2020 " Belarus,BLR,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Starting with 10th of April, close contacts of persons who test positive for the COVID-19 virus are required to self-quarantine for 14-days. Link: https://archive.fo/HfQFp " Belarus,BLR,20201029,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""President Alexander Lukashenko reportedly ordered the partial closure of Belarus' borders with Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania on (and from) Thursday, October 29, [...]. The extent of the new restrictions was not clear from Lukashenko's announcement, in which he claimed they had been introduced to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, Polish and Lithuanian authorities stated that foreign nationals had been barred from entering Belarus via their border crossings since 16:00 (local time), with only Belarusian nationals and freight traffic being permitted to cross the border. Lithuanian guards later reported that vehicles had also been prevented from crossing the border from the Belarus side. [...] To better facilitate arrival, foreign nationals are encouraged to carry proof of a negative result for COVID-19 issued no more than 48 hours prior to departure using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105140140/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/394851/belarus-government-introduces-restrictions-at-borders-with-poland-latvia-and-lithuania-october-29-update-64 ""From October 29, 2020, all persons arriving in Belarus must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival. This policy does not apply to persons arriving from the following countries / regions: Austria, Albania, China, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, and Spain"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201105140647/https://www.trip.com/travel-restrictions-covid-19/ " Belarus,BLR,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change to previous entry" Belarus,BLR,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy" Belarus,BLR,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restriction in internal movement (ongoing since the beginning of the pandemic) ""I want to make my position clear: today I have no plans to isolate the country and impose a lockdown. [...]” Aleksandr Lukashenko (President) on October 8th https://web.archive.org/web/20201105134315/https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-belarus-experience-of-combating-covid-19-offers-valuable-lessons-134065-2020/ ""I want to make my position clear: today I have no plans to isolate the country and impose a lockdown. [...]” Aleksandr Lukashenko (President) on October 8th" Belarus,BLR,20201030,E1: Income support,0,,"No new income support announced " Belarus,BLR,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change in policy to be found " Belarus,BLR,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"est available at Airports (mandatory, depending on country of origin) as well as at certain healthcare institutions for a fee https://web.archive.org/web/20201105143950/https://belarusfeed.com/where-covid-19-rapid-test-minsk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201105144010/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/belarus/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5+Testing&Type=Section" Belarus,BLR,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Monitoring of the epidemiology of COVID-19 cases and their contacts is undertaken by the Sanitary and Epidemiology Service, subordinate to the Ministry of Health. Contact tracing is conducted by medical personnel from the sanitary epidemiological service with involvement of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. By 22 March more than 23,000 contacts. Each case is viewed as a cluster and all contracts are traced."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201105144724/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/belarus/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4+Monitoring+and+surveillance&Type=Section" Belarus,BLR,20201105,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday ordered border guards to prevent the return to Belarus of its citizens who left and are currently abroad - with the exception of those in Russia - to prevent the spread of coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128122514/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-belarus-election-borders-idUSKBN27L2KF" Belarus,BLR,20201105,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"On 5 November, Mogilev became the first city in Belarus to introduce compulsory use of facial masks in public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210143542/https://news.tut.by/society/706859.html On 5 November, Mogilev became the first city in Belarus to introduce compulsory use of facial masks in public places. On 9 November, compulsory use of facial masks was introduced in Gomel Region. According to the 11 November Ministry of Health decree, PCR-based tests were no longer conducted for first-level contacts with an asymptomatic infection course. On 12 November, compulsory use of facial masks was introduced in Minsk. As of date, besides Minsk, Gomel Region and Mogilev, such measure was reported to had been employed in Babruisk, Asipovichy, Klichev, Krichev, Chavusy District, Cherykaw District, Polotsk District and Novopolotsk. On 16 November, compulsory use of facial masks was introduced in Vitebsk Region. On 18 November, compulsory use of facial masks was introduced in Brest Region. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210143604/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Belarus" Belarus,BLR,20201128,C1: School closing,0,,"No change in current policy https://web.archive.org/web/20201210134154/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/belarus/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2+Physical+distancing&Type=Section" Belarus,BLR,20201128,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy " Belarus,BLR,20201128,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy " Belarus,BLR,20201128,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy" Belarus,BLR,20201128,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change in previous policy. The land border crossings and railroad border crossings for regular border traffic for entry into Belarus for third-country nationals remain closed. This concerns entry by land from the countries Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and Ukraine. Entry via airports is possible, including 10-day isolation, etc. as mentioned in earlier coding entries." Belarus,BLR,20201210,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No measures implemented. HOWEVER: As of December 10, Belarus will close its land borders to its own citizens later this month (20th of December 2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20201217082437/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-belarus/belarus-citing-covid-19-fears-to-close-land-borders-as-brain-drain-bites-idUSL8N2IQ108" Belize,BLZ,20200218,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Ministry of Health hereby clarifies the rumors circulating on social media of a ‘suspected case of Coronavirus COVID-19 in Dangriga Town.’ ""Belize remains free of any case of COVID-19 (formerly known as novel coronavirus) and there is no suspected case at this time in the country. The Ministry continues to ask the media and the public to adequately source the information shared and to respect the privacy of the persons involved."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430162306/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1011-ministry-of-health-clarifies-rumored-case-of-covid-19-in-dangriga" Belize,BLZ,20200228,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""The Ministry of Health advises the public to be guided by facts. To stay informed and updated on the evolving COVID-19 situation, follow the Facebook pages of the Ministry of Health, the Office of the Director of Health Services, and the Government Press Office. The Ministry of Health will continue to provide timely updates as our response changes to this evolving situation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430161753/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1016-ministry-of-health-advisory-no-5--covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200311,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""All nationals coming from an area with ongoing transmission who land in Belize and appear with cold or flu-like symptoms will be placed under self-isolation upon arrival and all cost related to that will be the responsibility of the traveler."" http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1019-ministry-of-health-advisory-no-8-update-on-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200313,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""the Ministry of Health will now require, with immediate effect, that all foreigners arriving from the following countries be placed under quarantine at their own expense: China, France, Germany, Italy, Iran, Japan, South Korea, and Spain. Any national returning from these countries, and from cities in the United States that have documented community spread, will be placed under quarantine."" http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1020--ministry-of-health-advisory-no-9--update-on-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Nationals and persons who have traveled within the last 30 days from China, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, South Korea, and Europe will be prohibited entry into Belize."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430161255/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1022-ministry-of-health-advisory-no-11-update-on-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Effective cancellation of public events: ""Effective immediately, social gatherings will be limited to 100 people. These include indoor and outdoor gatherings."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426045826/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1024-belize-announces-new-measures-in-response-to-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Effective immediately, social gatherings will be limited to 100 people. These include indoor and outdoor gatherings."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200323195354/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1024-belize-announces-new-measures-in-response-to-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Belize is taking stricter measures at the borders. At present, Belize is prohibiting entry into Belize by nationals of the following countries and persons who have traveled within the last 30 days from China, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, South Korea, and Europe, including the United Kingdom. This restricted travel list of countries will be continuously monitored and updated as necessary"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426045826/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1024-belize-announces-new-measures-in-response-to-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200316,E1: Income support,1,1,"Announcement of Unemployment Support worth BZ $25 million (USD 12,136,200) was announced on March 16 and an Economic Oversight Committee was set up [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430150257/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/belize-announces-new-measures-in-response-to-covid-19/]. The government is offering $150 for every 2 weeks for persons who have lost their job as a result of Covid-19 and $100 every 2 weeks for persons who were unemployed even before the Covid-19 pandemic - this latter part is the rational for choosing 'all workers' [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430150102/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/update-on-covid-19-unemployment-relief-program/]. The national statistics office digest on labour statistics reports a median monthly income of $1,134 for Sept 2019 [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430151354/http://sib.org.bz/wp-content/uploads/LabourForce_2019-09.pdf]. Therefore, the support offered, roughly rounded to $300/ month is less than 50% of median income" Belize,BLZ,20200316,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No direct debt relief measures targeting households but "" The Central Bank of Belize is prepared to utilize all available macro-prudential instruments in its toolkit to strengthen the resilience of the financial system against any emerging threat. Alongside coordinated monetary policy measures, sector-specific interventions will also be employed where areas of vulnerability emerge. Extend the time period to classify targeted non-performing loans in affected sectors, such as the accommodation sector from three months to six months; Encourage domestic banks and credit unions to provide grace periods for servicing interest and/or principal components of commercial loans and mortgages as needed; [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430193911/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/belize-announces-new-measures-in-response-to-covid-19/]" Belize,BLZ,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Belize Press Office and COVID-19 National Oversight Committee coordinating info on Covid-19 through various media and social media outlets; hotline in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426045826/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1024-belize-announces-new-measures-in-response-to-covid-19; COVID-19 ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200802205512/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/belize-announces-new-measures-in-response-to-covid-19/" Belize,BLZ,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"In press release dated March 16 the PM and leader of the opposition announced that ""social gatherings will be limited to 100 people. These include indoor and outdoor gatherings."" Measures announced on March 16 following first meeting of the COVID-19 National Oversight Committee. See Belize national press office for more information: https://web.archive.org/web/20200527184418/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/belize-announces-new-measures-in-response-to-covid-19/ " Belize,BLZ,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"Starting on March 20, the PM and leader of opposition announced that all schools to be closed for 14 days leading into the Easter Break. Measures announced on March 17 following first meeting of the COVID-19 National Oversight Committee. See Belize national press office for more information: https://web.archive.org/web/20200527181132/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/government-announces-new-measures-in-response-to-covid-19/" Belize,BLZ,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Mar 20, 2020. New Measures Announced to Protect Against COVID-19: ""Social gatherings will now be limited to 25 people. This includes wakes, funerals, weddings, and other social events. This limit does not apply to places of employment that should have business protocols for social distancing and business continuity plans in place. Preventing the virus from entering Belize and practicing self-isolation are the two most important steps that can be taken to avoid community outbreak. The Government stresses the importance of respecting and abiding by the self-isolation instructions issued by the Ministry of Health. These restrictions will all be reviewed after 30 days"". Retrieved from:https://web.archive.org/web/20200402164847/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1025-new-measures-announced-to-protect-against-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mar 20, 2020. New Measures Announced to Protect Against COVID-19: ""Social gatherings will now be limited to 25 people. This includes wakes, funerals, weddings, and other social events. This limit does not apply to places of employment that should have business protocols for social distancing and business continuity plans in place. Preventing the virus from entering Belize and practicing self-isolation are the two most important steps that can be taken to avoid community outbreak. The Government stresses the importance of respecting and abiding by the self-isolation instructions issued by the Ministry of Health. These restrictions will all be reviewed after 30 days"". Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402164847/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1025-new-measures-announced-to-protect-against-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200320,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Social gatherings will now be limited to 25 people. This includes wakes, funerals, weddings, and other social events."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200402164847/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1025-new-measures-announced-to-protect-against-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders are closed except for return of nationals and residents; https://web.archive.org/web/20200323195258/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1027--covid-19-alert-regarding-border-closures; All borders closed except for cargo: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/government-announces-new-measures-in-response-to-covid-19/" Belize,BLZ,20200324,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"24 March The Belize Electricity Limited (BEL)’s majority shareholder is the government. BEL’s senior management explained to the media that while the company is prepared to keep the power on, it cannot absorb the cost of providing relief to its almost 100,000 customers. Therefore, when it comes to bill deferment, the company is prepared to handle that on a case-by- case basis for customers who demonstrate that they are experiencing hardship that is a direct consequence of the COVID-19. http://archive.vn/J8oab " Belize,BLZ,20200325,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No closures or limited service announced - but social distancing and barrier actions put in place: - even as State of Emergency enters into force as of April 1st . https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/covid-19-measures-taken-by-the-department-of-transport/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426044359/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-62-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020-.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20200325,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Belmopan. March 25, 2020. The Ministry hereby provides a report on an initial mapping exercise in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The mapping exercise allowed the Ministry to test seven persons who were the immediate contacts of the index case. One immediate contact from those individuals resulted as a positive case. The patient is stable and has no signs or symptoms as of today. All other samples are negative. To date, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Belize. In addition, five other samples which were collected from two other districts all tested negative. As part of the ongoing enhanced surveillance, further tests which were collected today, March 25th, in San Pedro and other districts will be processed at the lab later today. The Ministry of Health will continue its enhanced public surveillance across the country. SOURCE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402163923/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1029-covid-19-test-samples--update-no-1" Belize,BLZ,20200325,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Belmopan. March 25, 2020. The Ministry hereby provides a report on an initial mapping exercise in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The mapping exercise allowed the Ministry to test seven persons who were the immediate contacts of the index case. One immediate contact from those individuals resulted as a positive case. The patient is stable and has no signs or symptoms as of today. All other samples are negative. To date, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Belize. In addition, five other samples which were collected from two other districts all tested negative. As part of the ongoing enhanced surveillance, further tests which were collected today, March 25th, in San Pedro and other districts will be processed at the lab later today. The Ministry of Health will continue its enhanced public surveillance across the country. SOURCE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402163923/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1029-covid-19-test-samples--update-no-1" Belize,BLZ,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"State of emergency anounced as of 1 april for 30 days, restricting all movement except specific activities and work in essential services: (Statutory instrument 62 of 2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20200830122225/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328021/belize-government-declares-state-of-emergency-and-curfew-from-april-1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426044359/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-62-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020-.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"1st April state of emergency declared using statutory instrument 45: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830132928/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-45-of-2020.pdf From which point, according to statutory instrument 62: ""During the period of public emergency declared by Proclamation, no person shall move across any district boundaries nor across localities within any district, city, town, village or community except for the purposes listed in regulation 5(2)(a)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200830133136/http://www.belize.org/wp-content/uploads/SI-No-62-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020-1-1.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20200403,E1: Income support,1,1,"Applications for unemployment relief actually opened on April 3rd: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430150102/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/update-on-covid-19-unemployment-relief-program/" Belize,BLZ,20200405,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border also closed to Belizean nationals as of April 5th: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/all-borders-closed-to-the-entry-of-belizean-nationals/" Belize,BLZ,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed as of 26 April; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426041932/https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2020/04/20/covid-19-implications-on-education-and-the-way-forward/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200830121926/https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2020/03/18/minister-faber-confirms-school-closures-on-covid-19/" Belize,BLZ,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Social gatherings will now be limited to 25 people. This includes wakes, funerals, weddings, and other social events."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200402164847/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1025-new-measures-announced-to-protect-against-covid-19 ""Following the advice given by Prime Minister Right Honourable Dean Barrow at a joint press conference on Monday, March 16th with Leader of the Opposition Honourable John Briceño on limiting social gatherings to no more than 100 persons, the SPTC was forced to cancel upcoming events. These include all Easter festivities, the Mother’s Day Extravaganza in May, Teacher’s Day and even the International Costa Maya Festival in July/August."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200320132521/https://www.sanpedrosun.com/community-and-society/2020/03/19/san-pedro-town-braces-for-covid-19-holiday-and-special-events-cancelled/" Belize,BLZ,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Social gatherings will now be limited to 25 people. This includes wakes, funerals, weddings, and other social events."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200402164847/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1025-new-measures-announced-to-protect-against-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No recommendations to stay at home unless symptomatic. ""The public is hereby advised to remain calm and to continue to follow all the necessary prevention messages. Continue to wash hands frequently with soap and clean water, cover the mouth when coughing and sneezing, and to avoid close contact with those who are ill. All persons having flu-like symptoms are asked to stay home, self-isolate, and call the hotline at 0-800-MOH-CARE for further guidance."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200323195226/http://health.gov.bz/www/component/content/article/177-general-health/1028-ministry-of-health-announces-first-case-of-covid-19" Belize,BLZ,20200424,E1: Income support,1,1,"All April 24, government announced its portal for submitting applications for unemployment relief would be closed. Submitted applications would be processed but as yet no decision as to whether they would re-open for new applications: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430152201/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/closure-of-covid-19-unemployment-relief-program-online-portal/" Belize,BLZ,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Beginning this Sunday, April 26, the quarantine of the entire country that came into effect two Sundays ago will cease to be in effect, and shops and other designated businesses will be allowed to remain open. Only some shops, and manufacturers are only open on a limited basis (hence 2G). ""This Sunday you could go to shop; pharmacies will be open. Remember, previously on a Sunday, only the 24-hour places could open along with essential services. Now, fishing for your livelihood could take place, productive sector places can open, and manufacturers can open on a limited basis, so Sunday will be a regular Sunday, for lack of a better way to put it.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200503063500/https://amandala.com.bz/news/government-relaxes-some-state-of-emergency-measures-ahead-of-2-month-extension/" Belize,BLZ,20200427,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"the curfew for children under the age of 16 will remain in effect. Therefore, children under the age of 16 are not allowed to be on the streets after 4:00 p.m., even if they are with a parent or guardian. In addition, the 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew will remain in place. You are not allowed to be on the streets unless you are police, BDF, Coast Guard, Customs, Immigration, nurse or doctors who are on duty. Curfew does not change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503063500/https://amandala.com.bz/news/government-relaxes-some-state-of-emergency-measures-ahead-of-2-month-extension/" Belize,BLZ,20200501,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.covid19.bz/the-covid-19-unemployment-relief-program/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200501,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Although ""extending the time period to classify targeted non-performing loans in sectors such as restaurants, transportation and distribution companies, and other affected areas, from 3 months to 6 months; (iii) encouraging domestic banks and credit unions to provide grace periods for servicing interest and/or principal of commercial and ancillary loans, as needed and where commercially viable"" Scroll through the IMF archived page: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830115047/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [can sc" Belize,BLZ,20200501,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Statutory Instrument 65 states from 1st May: ""every person in a public place, public space, or public office or building shall wear a face mask or other face (mouth) covering;"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200830131649/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-65-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1NmEevhEGOZmhhy2t3FTQEY-FbCOwCm3gdn2-6cOtjd-9DzYbN2ho2BFM https://web.archive.org/web/20200830131055/https://www.sanpedrosun.com/politics-and-government/2020/06/30/state-of-emergency-expires-certain-restrictions-remain/ ""Peyrefitte added that the only time face masks can be excluded is when someone is at home, driving in their vehicle, persons participating in church services would not be required to wear masks but are asked to practice social distancing. Also a mask is not needed when eating at a restaurant, while exercising, and participating in sporting events, to name a few. In the case of face masks, failure to use them in public places can end in an arrest and charge.""" Belize,BLZ,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"May 14 - news about online learning opportunities at https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moe.gov.bz/free-short-term-online-training-opportunities-to-develop-on-demand-skills/ Another online learning update: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/BelizeMOEYS/photos/pcb.2871573819577802/2871573629577821/?type=3&theater&_rdc=1&_rdr" Belize,BLZ,20200514,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Guidelines were given on the safety standards public transportation companies should adhere to e,g, wearing masks and ensuring that their passengers do the same https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200515,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"State of emergency becomes active on the 15 May - https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200515,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of emergency becomes active on the 15 May - https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200515,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""13.–(1) All public pools, beaches and rivers are open to the public for the specific purpose of swimming, under the following conditions– (a) strict adherence to social distancing protocols, except as relates to parents or guardians and their children and to persons of the same party; (b) no more than ten persons of the same party may gather together; (c) social gatherings, parties, picnics, barbecues or other similar social activities are prohibited;"" " Belize,BLZ,20200515,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew measures listed Statutory Instrument No. 72 of 2020, the Belize Constitution (Emergency Powers) Regulations, 2020 as implemented on May 15, which states ""a curfew is hereby imposed during the hours of eight o’clock p.m. until four fifty-nine a.m. of the following morning for the entire country of Belize during the period of public emergency declared by Proclamation"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk Essential workers can move around during curfews - https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200515,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""19.–(1) All ports of entry into and exit out of Belize are closed. (2) Every person entering or exiting Belize illegally commits an offence and, in addition to the imposition of mandatory quarantine, is liable to imprisonment for three months."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk " Belize,BLZ,20200518,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Continued closure of international borders, citizens face quarantine per Statutory Instrument 73. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527225056/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/summary-of-statutory-instrument-no-73-of-2020/" Belize,BLZ,20200519,C1: School closing,3,1,"Continued school closures, school closure additionally mentioned in the Statutory Instrument No. 72 of 2020, the Belize Constitution (Emergency Powers) Regulations, 2020 as implemented on May 15, which states ""provided that all schools should remain closed"". Emergency Powers currently pinned on Government of Belize Press Office Facebook page. [link previously provided in Belize data, reposted below] https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk " Belize,BLZ,20200519,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Continued restrictions in line with the Belize Constitution (Emergency Powers) Regulations, 2020 as implemented on May 15 which outlines limited hours for essential businesses (designated schedule I) with Schedule II allowed partial operation within restricted hours and requirements. Social distancing restrictions specified for some businesses (ex: beauty salons). Emergency Powers currently pinned on Government of Belize Press Office Facebook page. [link to Regulations previously provided in Belize data, reposted below] https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk " Belize,BLZ,20200519,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Continuation of existing policy, public events cancelled" Belize,BLZ,20200519,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Continuation of Statutory Instrument No 72 of 2020, restriction on <10 people including outdoor dining parties, outdoor gatherings at public pools/beaches/rivers, religious congregations, weddings, funerals. [link previously provided in Belize data, reposted below] https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk " Belize,BLZ,20200519,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As previously noted, ""The movement from district to district of those who are not essential workers, however, is still not being allowed."" However, because this applies to all districts have updated to General geographic area (this is likely to apply retrospectively). https://web.archive.org/web/20200503063500/https://amandala.com.bz/news/government-relaxes-some-state-of-emergency-measures-ahead-of-2-month-extension/" Belize,BLZ,20200519,E1: Income support,1,1,"Unemployment benefit applications continue to be made available on government of Belize site. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527235830/https://www.belize.org/the-covid-19-unemployment-relief-program/" Belize,BLZ,20200519,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Only macro- measures, no household-level loan relief https://web.archive.org/web/20200528010339/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200519,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Social and traditional media communications maintained Facebook primary source of updates, including regular ""ask the expert videos"": https://web.archive.org/web/20200528033636/https://www.facebook.com/GOBPressOffice/ Press office website displaying COVID information materials: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528033155/https://www.covid19.bz/" Belize,BLZ,20200519,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Government COVID website has link to screening application/self-reporting form. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528041324/https://www.covid19.bz/" Belize,BLZ,20200519,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new reported cases since recovery of 18th case on May 5, screening tests still being conducted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528040921/https://www.facebook.com/GOBPressOffice/" Belize,BLZ,20200529,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change since 14 May, 2020 Schools remain closed per Statutory Instrument No. 72 of 2020, Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change since 14 May, 2020 Workplaces remain closed per Statutory Instrument No. 72 of 2020, Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change since 14 May, 2020 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change since 14 May, 2020 per Statutory Instrument No. 72 of 2020, Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change since 14 May, 2020 per Statutory Instrument No. 72 of 2020, Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change since 14 May, 2020 per Statutory Instrument No. 72 of 2020, Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change since 14 May, 2020 per Statutory Instrument No. 72 of 2020, Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518160134/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-72-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-MAY-14-2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1UW-kfxk3pbv_UDVOp7rz0OC0NMZEGd2IAh3YQNNisJhF3KYx-E4kUBAk" Belize,BLZ,20200529,E1: Income support,1,1,"Unemployment benefit applications continue to be made available on government of Belize site. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527235830/https://www.belize.org/the-covid-19-unemployment-relief-program" Belize,BLZ,20200529,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Facebook is a primary update feed: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528033636/https://www.facebook.com/GOBPressOffice/ Press office website displaying COVID information materials: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528033155/https://www.covid19.bz/" Belize,BLZ,20200529,H2: Testing policy,1,,"There is screening and self-reporting on the official government website. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528041324/https://www.covid19.bz/" Belize,BLZ,20200529,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"One new case from a Belizean cruise ship passenger. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528040921/https://www.facebook.com/GOBPressOffice/" Belize,BLZ,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1," Schools remain closed under Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2020 Source: /web/20200610100643/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-78-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most workplaces may open with restricted hours. Workplaces that must remain closed are spas, sporting complexes (except the Marion Jones Sports Complex), discos, bars, rum shops and night clubs, child-care facilities. Under Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2020 Source: /web/20200610100643/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-78-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No private parties, recreational or competitive sporting events, weddings exceeding 40 persons, banquets/balls/receptions, any social event, a funeral exceeding 40 persons, society meetings Under Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2020 Source: /web/20200610100643/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-78-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No gatherings or social events (except weddings and funerals) and social distancing must be maintained in public spaces. Under Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2020 Source: /web/20200610100643/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-78-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20200601,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is open without social distancing (except in the queue) and mask requirements Under Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2020 Source: /web/20200610100643/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-78-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"1 June- 10 June For the purposes of preventing, controlling, containing and suppressing the spread of the infectious disease COVID-19 and maintaining peace and public order, during the period of public emergency declared by Proclamation, a curfew is hereby imposed during the following hours – (a) from Sunday to Thursday, during the hours of 8:00 p.m. until 4:59 a.m. of the following morning; and (b) on Friday and Saturday, during the hours of 9:00 p.m. until 4:59 a.m. of the following morning. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610100643/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-78-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-2020.pdf " Belize,BLZ,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"1-10 June Curfew is mandatory and restricts movement to between 5am-7:59pm and only allows exercise, emergencies, medical visits, visits to businesses or to work. Pass badges issued for to authorised persons allowing free movement. Public transport is open and travel between places and businesses permitted. Under Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200610100643/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-78-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-2020.pdf " Belize,BLZ,20200601,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All ports of entry closed except for persons who are Belize citizens or permanent residents who went abroad to receive urgent medical care or is returning to Belize to assist health officials in urgent medical situations or is returning from studying abroad, is a returning Belizean national or permanent resident, is a resident diplomat or a foreign resident diplomat. Airport closure with the exception of cargo flights/shipments, commercial courier flights, emergency medical flights and other emergency flights. Under Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2020 Source: /web/20200610100643/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-78-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20200601,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change from previous entries" Belize,BLZ,20200601,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change from previous entries" Belize,BLZ,20200601,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change from previous entries" Belize,BLZ,20200601,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change from previous entries" Belize,BLZ,20200601,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change from previous entries" Belize,BLZ,20200611,C1: School closing,3,1,"June 24 - All schools still closed nationwide according to UNESCO Education Response Tracker. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624094605/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Belize,BLZ,20200611,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"June 11. Most businesses may open during certain hours. “ The following establishments and businesses shall remain closed until further notice for the purposes of preventing, controlling, containing and suppressing the spread of the infectious disease COVID-19– (a) discotheques, bars, rum shops and night clubs; (b) day care centres, child-care centres, nurseries and other similar establishments or businesses”. This is the most recently published statutory instrument on the Belize government press office website as of 24th June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624112650/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No.-85-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020.pdf " Belize,BLZ,20200611,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"June 11 For the purposes of preventing, controlling, containing and suppressing the spread of the infectious disease COVID-19, a person may host or attend any of the following social activities with no more than 100 persons– (a) a private party which includes any person from outside of the immediate household of the house occupant; (b) a recreational event; (c) a wedding; (d) a banquet, ball or reception; (e) any social event; a funeral; or (g) a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organization. Coded as still restricted as these are private events not public. This is the most recently published statutory instrument on the Belize government press office website as of 24th June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624112650/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No.-85-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020.pdf " Belize,BLZ,20200611,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"June 11 For the purposes of preventing, controlling, containing and suppressing the spread of the infectious disease COVID-19, a person may host or attend any of the following social activities with no more than 100 persons– (a) a private party which includes any person from outside of the immediate household of the house occupant; (b) a recreational event; (c) a wedding; (d) a banquet, ball or reception; (e) any social event; a funeral; or (g) a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organization. This is the most recently published statutory instrument on the Belize government press office website as of 24th June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624112650/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No.-85-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020.pdf " Belize,BLZ,20200611,C5: Close public transport,0,,"11 June Public transportation is open without social distancing (except in the queue) and mask requirements This is the most recently published statutory instrument on the Belize government press office website as of 24th June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624112650/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No.-85-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020.pdf " Belize,BLZ,20200611,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"“Social distancing” includes the practice of staying home. Every person must practice social distancing. Anyone practising sport is not required to social distance. While people can go out and many businesses are open there is still a curfew in place. This is coded as a 2 because people are required to stay home between these hours, and it is not a recommendation. For the purposes of preventing, controlling, containing and suppressing the spread of the infectious disease COVID-19 and maintaining peace and public order, during the period of public emergency declared by Proclamation, a curfew is hereby imposed during the following hours – (a) from Sunday to Thursday, during the hours of 10:00 p.m. until 4:59 a.m. of the following morning; and (b) on Friday and Saturday, during the hours of 12:00 a.m. until 4:59 a.m. of the following morning. This is the most recently published statutory instrument on the Belize government press office website as of 24th June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624112650/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No.-85-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020.pdf " Belize,BLZ,20200611,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"11 June No statement restricting travel between regions but a curfew to remain at home is in place at night. This is the most recently published statutory instrument 85 on the Belize government press office website as of 24th June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624112650/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No.-85-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020.pdf " Belize,BLZ,20200611,C8: International travel controls,4,,"11 June For the purposes of preventing, controlling, containing and suppressing the spread of the infectious disease COVID-19, all ports of entry shall be and remain closed during the period of public emergency declared by Proclamation This is the most recently published statutory instrument 85 on the Belize government press office website as of 24th June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624112650/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No.-85-of-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020.pdf " Belize,BLZ,20200611,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Unable to find any evidence of rent eviction bans, or freezing of utility payments as of 24th June 2020" Belize,BLZ,20200614,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Summary of Statutory Instrument No. 73 of 2020 Arrangement of Regulations Effective Monday, May 18, 2020 ARE SCHOOLS TO REMAIN CLOSED? Yes. Schools shall remain closed under this regulation."" Note: After May 18, the most recent press release or government documents, related to school closures, found was from August 5 - a note has been added. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201209183931/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/summary-of-statutory-instrument-no-73-of-2020/" Belize,BLZ,20200622,E1: Income support,1,1,"22 June The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) informed that it has approved a loan of US $12 million for Belize to support the implementation of the COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program. The loan program will provide protection for the vulnerable population affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Specifically, it will provide cash transfers for a period of 12 weeks to currently unemployed individuals, formerly working in the informal or formal sectors, particularly but not solely in tourism, and who are not on the rosters of other cash transfer programs. The crisis caused by COVID-19 has hurt local income and consumption. IADB source:http://archive.vn/aqHEr Media Source: http://archive.vn/tw6on Money has been given to the government as a loan and therefore becomes part of the governments funds, so believe it counts as government supporting income. US$12 million divided by 26,500 individuals is $452. The national statistics office digest on labour statistics reports a median monthly income of $1,134 for Sept 2019 [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430151354/http://sib.org.bz/wp-content/uploads/LabourForce_2019-09.pdf]. Therefore, the support offered is less than 50% of median income." Belize,BLZ,20200623,H2: Testing policy,1,,"23rd June There is an official Ministry of Health website where people can enter their details into a self reporting form and symptoms to see if they qualify for testing and to provide information. It does not say anywhere that anyone symptomatic is eligible for testing, but says that those with symptoms must contact a triage nurse (and meet specific criteria). Source: http://archive.vn/HpQwZ The Government of Belize Press Office Facebook Page shows that as of 23rd June there are 23 confirmed cases, and 2101 tests done. Source: http://archive.vn/zvLjq" Belize,BLZ,20200623,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"23 June The Government of Belize Press Office Facebook Page shows that as of 23rd June there are 23 confirmed cases, and 2101 tests done. Source: http://archive.vn/zvLjq The below media article from May suggests a contact tracing app is in place but unable to find official evidence for this. “From the time of report of the first imported case by a Belizean who returned from travel to the U.S., the epidemiological unit of the Ministry of Health fast-tracked a contact-tracing mode, they used to effectively isolate that first case and quarantined the entire island of Ambergris Caye where she and her mother, the second case, lived while carefully tracing her steps and her contacts since her arrival into Belize” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200526094843/https://www.kamsacktimes.com/government-of-belize-credits-ground-breaking-technology-for-halting-covid-19-1.24137140" Belize,BLZ,20200625,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Still current ""They also declared a national state of emergency and nighttime curfew during April, under which people were not allowed to leave their homes except for buying essential goods, attending medical appointments, or to work in essential services. The national state of emergency was later extended until end-June, although with less stringent regulations."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200625,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Still current ""They also declared a national state of emergency and nighttime curfew during April, under which people were not allowed to leave their homes except for buying essential goods, attending medical appointments, or to work in essential services. The national state of emergency was later extended until end-June, although with less stringent regulations."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200625,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Still current ""They also declared a national state of emergency and nighttime curfew during April, under which people were not allowed to leave their homes except for buying essential goods, attending medical appointments, or to work in essential services. The national state of emergency was later extended until end-June, although with less stringent regulations."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200625,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Still current ""The national state of emergency was recently extended until June, but with more businesses now allowed to open and public transportation resuming."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200625,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""They also declared a national state of emergency and nighttime curfew during April, under which people were not allowed to leave their homes except for buying essential goods, attending medical appointments, or to work in essential services. The national state of emergency was later extended until end-June, although with less stringent regulations."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200625,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Still current " Belize,BLZ,20200625,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still current ""Entry to Belize is prohibited except for Belize nationals and permanent residents, foreign diplomats accredited to Belize."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713173631/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize" Belize,BLZ,20200625,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new policy found, appears to still be current " Belize,BLZ,20200625,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current " Belize,BLZ,20200625,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Developing a contact tracing app, tentatively to be released in August https://web.archive.org/web/20200713174432/https://belizing.com/coronavirus/" Belize,BLZ,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"State of emergency lifted https://web.archive.org/web/20200713173631/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize" Belize,BLZ,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of emergency lifted https://web.archive.org/web/20200713173631/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize" Belize,BLZ,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"State of emergency lifted https://web.archive.org/web/20200713173631/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize" Belize,BLZ,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"State of emergency lifted https://web.archive.org/web/20200713173631/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize http://web.archive.org/web/20200715192444/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/349986/belize-state-of-emergency-to-end-june-30-update-2" Belize,BLZ,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"State of emergency lifted https://web.archive.org/web/20200713173631/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize" Belize,BLZ,20200714,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Travel reopens on August 15! The airport reopens for international travel on August 15. All land borders will remain closed. Face coverings and social distancing are required in all public spaces."" Thus far, international travel is still banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713174432/https://belizing.com/coronavirus/" Belize,BLZ,20200714,E1: Income support,1,1,"""(iv) additional support to affected firms and households provided by subnational government"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200723165805/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200714,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""liquidity support through postponements of social security and tax payments for companies and self-employed"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200723165805/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200714,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"“There is a cadre of people who have been trained this includes doctors nurses, other support staff like statistical officers, vector control personnel, lab technicians—it’s a wide sector of members of the Ministry of Health staff.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200830140132/https://edition.channel5belize.com/archives/207173" Belize,BLZ,20200724,C8: International travel controls,4,," Note: The airport does not reopen for international travel until August 15. All land borders will remain closed. See: https://belizing.com/coronavirus/ (web archive not working at this time)" Belize,BLZ,20200804,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Entry to Belize is prohibited except for Belize nationals, permanent residents and foreign diplomats accredited to Belize.If you are eligible for entry, you must have approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and you will need to quarantine for at least 14 days at your own expense."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200813030255/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize" Belize,BLZ,20200805,C1: School closing,3,1,"""PRESS RELEASE Belmopan. August 5, 2020. (...) the Minister of Education Hon. Patrick Faber announced that the reopening the schools will also be delayed. He said the Ministry will continue to monitor the situation as it relates to COVID-19, and will make adjustments as deemed necessary. Any details regarding distance learning programs and other preparations for reopening will be made public as they become available."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201209181817/https://www.facebook.com/GOBPressOffice/posts/press-releasereopening-of-the-pgia-and-schools-delayedbelmopan-august-5-2020-tod/3122078227827659/" Belize,BLZ,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Since 7th August, a national state of emergency has been announced. In the region of Ambergris Caye, and Orange Walk villages: Santa Martha; Shipyard and Guinea Grass, all non-essential businesses are closed, although restaurants can open for delivery. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813031032/https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2020/08/06/emergency-proclamation-for-the-entire-country-san-pedro-on-complete-lockdown-says-prime-minister/" Belize,BLZ,20200807,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"As the national state of emergency regulates, n the region of Ambergris Caye, and Orange Walk villages: Santa Martha; Shipyard and Guinea Grass, Gatherings of more than 10 persons are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813032447/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20200807,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new measures on Public transport given the national state of emergency announced on 7th of August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813032447/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Starting from 7th of August, no person shall enter or exit Ambergris Caye and Orange Walk villages: Santa Martha; Shipyard and Guinea Grass during the state of emergency. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813032447/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On 14 August the Prime Minister announced that the State of Emergency for Belize would be extended to 28 days, from an initial 14. In the Ambergris Caye, and Orange Walk villages (Santa Martha; Shipyard and Guinea Grass), the state of emergency Statutory Instrument states that all non essential businesses are closed including all construction works, and Restaurants can open for delivery, take away or drive through only. Source: UK Foreign Office, “Foreign Travel Advice: Belize” (https://archive.vn/pbtrJ); Government of Belize Press Office, “Statutory Instruments” (https://archive.vn/LGOO0)" Belize,BLZ,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 14 August the Prime Minister announced that the State of Emergency for Belize would be extended to 28 days, from an initial 14. The state of emergency Statutory Instrument states that no competitive sporting events or recreational contact sports. Furthermore, church services or other services of worship are allowed. Source: UK Foreign Office, “Foreign Travel Advice: Belize” (https://archive.vn/pbtrJ); Government of Belize Press Office, “Statutory Instruments” (https://archive.vn/LGOO0)" Belize,BLZ,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"On 14 August the Prime Minister announced that the State of Emergency for Belize would be extended to 28 days, from an initial 14. The state of emergency Statutory Instrument enforces a curfew of 9pm to 5am every day. It states that gatherings of more than 10 persons are prohibited, that pubs, bars, nightclubs, discotheques, rum shops, casinos and gaming establishments are closed, and that no competitive sporting events or recreational contact sports. Furthermore, church services or other services of worship are not allowed. Source: UK Foreign Office, “Foreign Travel Advice: Belize” (https://archive.vn/pbtrJ); Government of Belize Press Office, “Statutory Instruments” (https://archive.vn/LGOO0)" Belize,BLZ,20200814,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The following makes me wonder if the indicator for C5 is accurate if inputted as 0. “The Belize authorities will be strictly enforcing the state of emergency, including social distancing, the mandatory wearing of masks and other such rules. Public transport, public services and commercial companies will held accountable for ensuring customers adhere to the law.” Source: UK Foreign Office, “Foreign Travel Advice: Belize” (https://archive.vn/pbtrJ)" Belize,BLZ,20200814,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 14 August the Prime Minister announced that the State of Emergency for Belize would be extended to 28 days, from an initial 14. The state of emergency Statutory Instrument enforces a curfew of 9pm to 5am every day. Source: UK Foreign Office, “Foreign Travel Advice: Belize” (https://archive.vn/pbtrJ); Government of Belize Press Office, “Statutory Instruments” (https://archive.vn/LGOO0)" Belize,BLZ,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 14 August the Prime Minister announced that the State of Emergency for Belize would be extended to 28 days, from an initial 14. The state of emergency Statutory Instrument enforces a curfew of 9pm to 5am every day. Curfew for unaccompanied minors from 6pm to 5am everyday unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. In the areas of Ambergris Caye and Orange Walk villages: Santa Martha; Shipyard and Guinea Grass, no person is allowed to enter or exit during the state of emergency. Source: UK Foreign Office, “Foreign Travel Advice: Belize” (https://archive.vn/pbtrJ); Government of Belize Press Office, “Statutory Instruments” (https://archive.vn/LGOO0)" Belize,BLZ,20200814,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Entry to Belize is prohibited except for Belize nationals and permanent residents, and foreign diplomats accredited to Belize. Source: UK Foreign Office, “Foreign Travel Advice: Belize” (https://archive.vn/pbtrJ)" Belize,BLZ,20200815,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As a result of the curfew hours, only bus operators with a valid Road Service Permit to operate between the hours of 5:15am and 7:30pm and 5:15am to 9:30om, Sunday to Thursday and Friday and Saturday respectively will be allowed to operate. Source: Government of Belize Press Office, ""Ministry of Transport Addresses Public Transportation Reports""(http://archive.vn/V38Aj)" Belize,BLZ,20200817,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 17 August, all National Sports Council Sporting Facilities countrywide are temporarily closed to the public until further notice. Source: Government of Belize Press Office Facebook (http://archive.vn/kZ25M)" Belize,BLZ,20200821,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to a press release published on 21 August, the Ministry of Education has announced that it will open schools for distance learning only. Preschool and primary schools will open on 7 September, and secondary schools will open on 5 October. Source: Government of Belize Press Office Facebook page (http://archive.vn/p7jaB)" Belize,BLZ,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"No change. Source: US embassay in Belize notice updated on 1 Sep 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. Source: US embassay in Belize notice updated on 1 Sep 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"No change. Source: US embassay in Belize notice updated on 1 Sep 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is still operating. Source: US embassay in Belize notice updated on 1 Sep 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As per previous coder. Source: US embassay in Belize notice updated on 1 Sep 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From the website: “Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes, there are restrictions on travel to certain communities that are experiencing large COVID-19 outbreaks.” Source: US embassay in Belize notice updated on 1 Sep 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200825,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The international airport, land borders and seaports remain closed. Source: US embassay in Belize notice updated on 1 Sep 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003025/https://www.covid19.bz/" Belize,BLZ,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. Source: US embassay in Belize notice updated on 1 Sep 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200902,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Government of Belize has announced that the nationwide State of Emergency ended on Friday 4 September. Regulations remain in force to prevent, control, contain and suppress the spread of coronavirus. Restaurants can open for delivery, take away or drive through only. Spas, beauty salons and barbershops are allowed to operate with appointment only subject to social distance protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20200913115634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20200902,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""No social events"" (4th September 2020, UK Gov.) https://web.archive.org/web/20200913115634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200902,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Churches, social events, and private parties that would include guests outside of the immediate family who are living together are not allowed as stated by US Embassy in Belize, updated on 1st September 2020. The statutory instruments that set out the requirements in Belize, updated on 4th September 2020. It includes the restriction of no gatherings of more than 10 persons. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200913115634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20200902,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Public transportation is currently operating within Belize. All passengers are required to wear masks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Belize,BLZ,20200902,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The statutory instruments that set out the requirements in Belize were last updated on 4th Sept 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200913115634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20200902,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There are restrictions on inter-city and inter-state travel to certain communities that are experiencing large COVID-19 outbreaks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200902,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Entry to Belize is prohibited except for Belize nationals, permanent residents and foreign diplomats accredited to Belize, a holder of a valid work permit, a businessperson with investments in Belize and a consultant or specialist technician required to be in Belize. If you are eligible for entry, you must have approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and you will need to quarantine for at least 7 days, subject to negative testing, at your own expense"" - updated on 5th September 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200813030255/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize" Belize,BLZ,20200902,E1: Income support,1,0,"Belize has announced fiscal stimulus amounting to BZ$25 million (about 1 percent of GDP) in 2020 to provide short term relief to employees affected by the crisis, especially those in the tourism sector. So far, more than 40,000 applications for unemployment relief have been approved - as of August 27th, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200913151000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200902,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""The Central Bank of Belize has adopted prudential measures to maintain the flow of credit in the economy: (i) reducing the statutory cash reserve requirements; (ii) extending the time period to classify targeted non-performing loans in sectors such as restaurants, transportation and distribution companies, and other affected areas, from 3 months to 6 months; (iii) encouraging domestic banks and credit unions to provide grace periods for servicing interest and/or principal of commercial and ancillary loans, as needed and where commercially viable; (iv) reducing risk-weights for banks on loans in the tourism sector from 100 percent to 50 percent; and (v) reviewing financial institutions’ business continuity and cyber security plans to ensure that an adequate level of financial services will be available to the public."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200914083810/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200902,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On their official site. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003025/https://www.covid19.bz/" Belize,BLZ,20200902,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""At this time COVID-19 testing is only being done people who have been identified through Ministry of Health contact mapping or present themselves with COVID-19 symptoms"" - as of 1st Sept 2020" Belize,BLZ,20200902,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Ministry of Health of Belize continues its mapping and contact tracing exercises as it aims to identify and contain the current spread of COVID-19 cases. The government is following a clustered approach - updated on 10th August 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200914090311/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/ministry-of-health-updates-on-activities-related-to-three-clusters-of-covid-19-cases/" Belize,BLZ,20200902,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Government of Belize has announced that the nationwide State of Emergency ended on Friday 4 September. Regulations remain in force to prevent, control, contain and suppress the spread of coronavirus. The wearing of masks and social distancing remains mandatory at all times. There is a BLZ $5,000 fine and possible two-year prison sentence, for non-compliance with host country rules regarding social distancing, movement restrictions, mask mandates, etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914091056/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003040/https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Belize,BLZ,20200903,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The new academic school year is all about Distance Education Learning during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This year promises to be an exciting year for our teachers, students, and parents as we must come together to make these new educational experiences - meaningful and fun!"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201209182534/https://www.facebook.com/GOBPressOffice/posts/3218900078145473" Belize,BLZ,20200914,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""The Central Bank of Belize has adopted prudential measures to maintain the flow of credit in the economy: (i) reducing the statutory cash reserve requirements; (ii) extending the time period to classify targeted non-performing loans in sectors such as restaurants, transportation and distribution companies, and other affected areas, from 3 months to 6 months; (iii) encouraging domestic banks and credit unions to provide grace periods for servicing interest and/or principal of commercial and ancillary loans, as needed and where commercially viable; (iv) reducing risk-weights for banks on loans in the tourism sector from 100 percent to 50 percent; and (v) reviewing financial institutions’ business continuity and cyber security plans to ensure that an adequate level of financial services will be available to the public."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200914083810/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20200915,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes from previous data" Belize,BLZ,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes from previous data" Belize,BLZ,20200915,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes from previous data" Belize,BLZ,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes from previous data" Belize,BLZ,20200915,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No changes from previous data" Belize,BLZ,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No changes from previous data" Belize,BLZ,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There are restrictions on travel to certain communities that are experiencing large COVID-19 outbreaks. See: https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 8th October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Belize,BLZ,20200929,H2: Testing policy,2,,"COVID-19 testing is only being done people who have been identified through Ministry of Health contact mapping or present themselves with COVID-19 symptoms. See: https://bz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 8th October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Belize,BLZ,20201001,C8: International travel controls,2,," Airports and land borders opened on October 1, subject to restrictions. See: https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/what-to-expect-when-the-airport-reopens/ [accessed 8th October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Belize,BLZ,20201002,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Schools remain closed but may operate online."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,C1: School closing,3,1,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,E1: Income support,1,0,"No updates to policy but the Belize government gave an update on the number of approved unemployment application claims at 42,575 on October 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021062101/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/update-on-unemployment-relief-program-10/" Belize,BLZ,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates since the October 2nd, 2020 press release from the Belize government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021060630/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Summary-of-SI-136-of-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201019,C1: School closing,3,1,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy level updated but restaurants now need to space tables 6 feet apart with amendment of regulation 12. Goes into effect October 19, 2020 Latest press release http://web.archive.org/web/20201022043048/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-149-of-2020-Quarantine-rev.pdf Regulations that this press release refers to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022043541/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-136-2020-Quarantine.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No longer require mandatory self-quarantine for any Belizean, permanent resident, holder of a valid work permit, Qualified Retired Person, the foreign homeowner or long stay non-national who enters Belize through the airport due to repeal of Amendment 20, section 1 on October 19, 2020 Latest press release http://web.archive.org/web/20201022043048/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-No-149-of-2020-Quarantine-rev.pdf Regulations that this press release refers to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022043541/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SI-136-2020-Quarantine.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201019,E1: Income support,1,0,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201020,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No updates" Belize,BLZ,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Gyms are allowed to reopen per the press release from the Belize government on October 26, 2020 However, due to a surge in covid cases, there will be no relaxations on bars, clubs, casinos, or street vending. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104082430/https://www.facebook.com/GOBPressOffice/?hc_ref=ARQ1LZttnwS8MZw0yZ-Z0jF34jHPVwCs6j5TSm8I0qkORcUux4AM-zg3cYtc1Pv9mRQ&ref=nf_target&__tn__=kC-R" Belize,BLZ,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Ban on all non-family gatherings, this was clarified on the latest press release from the Belize government on October 26, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201104082430/https://www.facebook.com/GOBPressOffice/?hc_ref=ARQ1LZttnwS8MZw0yZ-Z0jF34jHPVwCs6j5TSm8I0qkORcUux4AM-zg3cYtc1Pv9mRQ&ref=nf_target&__tn__=kC-R" Belize,BLZ,20201026,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Land and seaports remain closed to travelers, but open to Belizians PCR Test is required, 72 hours prior to reentry to the country. Otherwise, a quarantine is required per the press release on October 26, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201104084057/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/entry-notice-for-land-ports/" Belize,BLZ,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"An update from the Belize government on October 29, 2020 to purchase bus ticket prior to boarding the bus https://web.archive.org/web/20201104085300/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/purchasing-of-tickets-before-boarding-buses/" Belize,BLZ,20201030,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the press release from October 30, 2020, the Belize government has begun using an antigen rapid testing system and this test will be available to anyone symptomatic or anyone who has had close contact with a suspected case. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104085854/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/ministry-of-health-announces-the-use-of-antigen-rapid-testing-for-specific-population-groups/ " Belize,BLZ,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There has been an outbreak of Covid-19 in villages of the Banana Belt in Belize on November 2, 2020. This has prompted a curfew on 13 villages to reduce the spread. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104090708/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/dissolution-of-national-oversight-committee/" Belize,BLZ,20201111,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122070042/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122072753/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/si-165-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122070042/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122070042/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201111,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. Public transport and public services have resumed and commercial businesses are open (with a maximum of 10 people). https://web.archive.org/web/20201122070042/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201111,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122072753/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/si-165-2020-Belize-Constitution-Emergency-Powers-Regulations-2020.pdf" Belize,BLZ,20201111,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy change. " Belize,BLZ,20201111,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122070042/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201111,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122081912/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20201111,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122081912/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20201111,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Belize,BLZ,20201111,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change." Belize,BLZ,20201111,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Belize,BLZ,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Belize,BLZ,20201123,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128040324/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128040132/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/statutory-instruments/" Belize,BLZ,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128040324/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128040324/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128040324/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128040132/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/statutory-instruments/" Belize,BLZ,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128040324/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201123,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128040324/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201123,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128063948/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128063948/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government is going to be undertaking a health education campaign, a robust one. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128061228/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/belize-announces-new-covid-19-measures-including-nightly-curfew/" Belize,BLZ,20201128,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Starting on Saturday the 28th of November, a curfew will be implemented from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am and this will last for a period for 21 days. There shall be work from home orders and or staff shift rotation for public and private employees. Restaurants with outdoor facilities will be able to hosts up to twelve persons at a time. Those that do not will only be allowed to have takeout service.There will no gatherings in public places and stores and business will be required to have six-foot markers and will only be allowed to have twenty persons at a time in these business locations. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128061228/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/belize-announces-new-covid-19-measures-including-nightly-curfew/" Belize,BLZ,20201128,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Restriction of gatherings shall remain at 10 persons. There will no gatherings in public places and stores. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128061228/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/belize-announces-new-covid-19-measures-including-nightly-curfew/" Belize,BLZ,20201128,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restriction of gatherings shall remain at 10 persons. There will no gatherings in public places and stores. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128061228/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/belize-announces-new-covid-19-measures-including-nightly-curfew/" Belize,BLZ,20201128,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Department of Transport advises ALL bus operators and the public that the Minister of Health and Wellness Hon. Michel Chebat has announced a 21-day curfew for the entire country, which will commence on Saturday, 28th November, 2020 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Therefore, only those bus operators with a valid Road Service Permit with runs starting from 5:15 a.m. which are to return back to their original point of departure before 8:30 p.m. will be allowed to operate. Special written permission must be granted by the Department of Transport to those bus operators who will need to operate outside of their normal bus schedule without interfering with the existing bus schedules within non-curfew hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128062025/https://ambergriscaye.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/546512/notice-to-all-bus-operators-on-curfew.html" Belize,BLZ,20201128,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Starting on Saturday the 28th of November, a curfew will be implemented from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am and this will last for a period for 21 days. There shall be work from home orders and or staff shift rotation for public and private employees. We shall be providing food packages and a stipend to families who are quarantined. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128061228/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/belize-announces-new-covid-19-measures-including-nightly-curfew/" Belize,BLZ,20201129,C1: School closing,3,1,"Policies remain unchanged during the 21-day curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205075619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201129,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205080056/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/entry-requirements" Belize,BLZ,20201129,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205080608/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205080608/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Belize,BLZ,20201129,H2: Testing policy,2,,"One of the priority campaign areas of this new administration was to develop and share a new strategy for COVID-19 going forward. On November 29, after a very immediate and intense review along with several consultations, the Minister of Health and Wellness Hon. Michel Chebat, SC on the advice of Cabinet has approved the following recommendations to increase the response for change through specific key areas: Epidemiological surveillance, hospital and lab capacity, medical and pharmaceutical supplies and risk communication and education for behavior change. Specific recommendations: 1. Improve Surveillance and Testing Capacities Immediate – implement and scale up the use of rapid test in all district hospitals for symptomatic and close contacts. Hire additional staff including (ex. laboratory technicians, lab aides, contact tracers and data entry clerks). Active Surveillance with Ministry of Health teams at private businesses. Establish testing sites outside of the hospital in accessible areas in urban communities and create two mobile swabbing teams for rural communities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213135707/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/ministry-of-health-and-wellness-announces-new-measures-for-covid-19-2/" Belize,BLZ,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Belize,BLZ,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Policies remain unchanged during the 21-day curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205075619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201206,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213125015/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201206,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213125015/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201206,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213125015/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201206,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213130543/https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/notice-to-bus-operators/" Belize,BLZ,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213125015/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213125015/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201206,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213125015/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belize/coronavirus" Belize,BLZ,20201206,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213125757/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Belize,BLZ,20201206,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213125757/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bermuda,BMU,20200122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of Bermuda began press releases to the general public on January 22, 2020. The Government has also released videos and resource materials. Archived Source: /web/20200402155519/https://www.gov.bm/articles/current-threat-coronavirus-bermuda-residents-low" Bermuda,BMU,20200129,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The Ministry of Health can confirm that there are no cases or known suspect cases of the coronavirus currently in Bermuda....If a case of 2019-nCoV is confirmed in Bermuda, contact tracing will begin immediately and relevant individuals will be contacted by Ministry of Health staff. Any situation posing a risk to the safety of the general public will be communicated through official Ministry of Health channels."" Archived Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402184005/https://www.gov.bm/articles/coronavirus-update-ministry-health-0" Bermuda,BMU,20200129,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""The Ministry of Health can confirm that there are no cases or known suspect cases of the coronavirus currently in Bermuda....If a case of 2019-nCoV is confirmed in Bermuda, contact tracing will begin immediately and relevant individuals will be contacted by Ministry of Health staff. Any situation posing a risk to the safety of the general public will be communicated through official Ministry of Health channels."" Archived Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402184005/https://www.gov.bm/articles/coronavirus-update-ministry-health-0" Bermuda,BMU,20200207,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Ministry of Health issued a travel restriction on direct flights from China (Note: Given current commercial routes, this affects only private/corporate aircrafts) on February 7, 2020. This Press Release also includes additional travel advice. Archived Source: /web/20200402170507/https://www.gov.bm/articles/travel-advisory-ministry-health" Bermuda,BMU,20200309,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The Ministry of Health can confirm that there are no cases or known suspect cases of the coronavirus currently in Bermuda....If a case of 2019-nCoV is confirmed in Bermuda, contact tracing will begin immediately and relevant individuals will be contacted by Ministry of Health staff. Any situation posing a risk to the safety of the general public will be communicated through official Ministry of Health channels."" Archived Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402184005/https://www.gov.bm/articles/coronavirus-update-ministry-health-0" Bermuda,BMU,20200316,C1: School closing,0,,"Public schools remain open https://web.archive.org/web/20200511122635/https://www.gov.bm/articles/department-education-public-schools-will-remain-open " Bermuda,BMU,20200319,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"All ferries and buses suspended until April 6 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511173838/http://www.royalgazette.com/essential-updates" Bermuda,BMU,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools closed over Covid fears. David Burt, the Premier, announced last night that all public schools would be closed until April 6 amid the Covid-19 crisis. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511123104/http://www.royalgazette.com/news/article/20200320/educators-to-offer-free-online-sessions https://web.archive.org/web/20200511123223/http://www.royalgazette.com/health/article/20200319/parents-to-hear-details-on-remote-learning " Bermuda,BMU,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Mr Burt said that private sector businesses should ask staff to work from home if possible, or stagger work duties to minimise the number of people in the workplace. Mr Burt said bars, restaurants and other social gathering spots were “strongly urged to scale down” from tonight. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511125444/http://www.royalgazette.com/health/article/20200318/premier-announces-drastic-covid-19-containment " Bermuda,BMU,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Bermuda’s airport stopped receiving regularly scheduled commercial air service March 20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511174737/https://www.gotobermuda.co.uk/bta/press-release/covid-19-crisis-severely-impacts-bermuda-tourisms-first-quarter-2020 " Bermuda,BMU,20200325,E1: Income support,2,0,"Applications open March 25 for COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit, which the Minister of Labour announced on March 23. The Unemployment Benefit will be for eligible employees not currently on Financial Assistance and provide a payment of 60% of their gross earnings up to a maximum of $500 per week. Those who qualify must have been fully employed but because of COVID-19 they ""have been either: Laid Off; Had their employment terminated; On mandatory medical quarantine without compensation from their employer; or Self Employed individuals who are no longer employed as a result of Covid 19. "" Marked as formal due to requirements of previous full employment. Government announcement with conditions of application: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193305/https://www.gov.bm/articles/unemployment-benefit From article announcing the applications for the benefit: ""The Unemployment Benefit will be for eligible employees not currently on Financial Assistance and provide a payment of 60% of their gross earnings up to a maximum of $500 per week, and employees eligible must meet the definition of an employee under the Employment Act 2000 and be either Bermudian, spouse of a Bermudian, PRC, or work permit holder with a valid work permit who is unable to leave Bermuda owing to travel restrictions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528192846/http://coronavirus.bernews.com/minister-provides-unemployment-benefit-details/ " Bermuda,BMU,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Certain businesses have been closed by government order. For others, a significant proportion of their workforce could now be subject to isolation and quarantine measures. The Minister of National Security has warned that any guest worker found to be violating a quarantine order will have their work permit revoked. In many cases, organisations have been able to implement remote working measures to allow business as usual to continue, so far as possible. The Premier stated in strong terms on Wednesday that those employers who are able to implement home-working should do so. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511125657/http://www.royalgazette.com/business/article/20200326/response-to-covid-19-employment-issues " Bermuda,BMU,20200403,E1: Income support,2,0,"Ministry of Labor updates unemployment benefits implemented March 25, reports first payments. https://www.gov.bm/articles/unemployment-benefit-update" Bermuda,BMU,20200403,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of Bermuda continues to provide daily press releases, updates, speeches, and social media postings for the public. Archived Source: /web/20200410024424/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-news" Bermuda,BMU,20200403,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Surveillance for respiratory illness has been enhanced in collaboration with local public health partners. Persons with respiratory illness including fever and cough should call ahead and inform their health care provider of their travel history prior to attending for medical care."" Archived Source: /web/20200410025613/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Surveillance for respiratory illness has been enhanced in collaboration with local public health partners. Persons with respiratory illness including fever and cough should call ahead and inform their health care provider of their travel history prior to attending for medical care."" Archived Source: /web/20200410025613/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200404,C1: School closing,3,1,"On April 4rth, The Government of Bermuda announced a 24 hr “Shelter in Place” establishing no person shall leave his home at any time of the day or night from 6am on 4 April 2020 until such Regulations cease to have effect. Individuals may leave their home for the following purposes only ( and provided appropriate social distancing is maintained at all times) -essential visits to a permitted business, during the hours of 7am to 7pm only; -essential medical appointments, during the hours of 7am to 7pm only (except for an emergency situation or scheduled appointment outside that period) -for a walk or run, alone or with one other member of the same household, for a maximum period of sixty minutes per day during the hours of 7am to 7pm only, remaining at all times within a distance of one kilometre (half a mile) from his home; -to assist elderly or vulnerable relatives or neighbours, during the hours of 7am to 7pm only (except for an emergency situation). The Government of Bermuda confirmed 20 active cases of COVID-19 on April 6th. Official Government Guidelines detailing lockdown measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211458/http://bermudalaws.bm/laws/Annual%20Laws/2020/Statutory%20Instruments/Emergency%20Powers%20%28COVID-19%20Shelter%20in%20Place%29%20Regulations%202020.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200404,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On April 4th, The Government of Bermuda announced a 24 hr “Shelter in Place” establishing no person shall leave his home at any time of the day or night from 6am on 4 April 2020 until such Regulations cease to have effect. Individuals may leave their home for the following purposes only ( and provided appropriate social distancing is maintained at all times) -essential visits to a permitted business, during the hours of 7am to 7pm only; -essential medical appointments, during the hours of 7am to 7pm only (except for an emergency situation or scheduled appointment outside that period) -for a walk or run, alone or with one other member of the same household, for a maximum period of sixty minutes per day during the hours of 7am to 7pm only, remaining at all times within a distance of one kilometre (half a mile) from his home; -to assist elderly or vulnerable relatives or neighbours, during the hours of 7am to 7pm only (except for an emergency situation). The Government of Bermuda confirmed 20 active cases of COVID-19 on April 6th. Official Government Guidelines detailing lockdown measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211458/http://bermudalaws.bm/laws/Annual%20Laws/2020/Statutory%20Instruments/Emergency%20Powers%20%28COVID-19%20Shelter%20in%20Place%29%20Regulations%202020.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200404,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Events and gatherings cancelled under Shelter in Place Regulations 2020. The Premier of Bermuda gave a national address stating that from 4 April at 6am, Bermuda will implement the Shelter in Place measure for 14 days. The Shelter in Place is scheduled to end on 18 April. Archived Source: /web/20200402180713/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid-19-update-premier-david-burt /web/20200427100212/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Emergency-Powers-COVID-19-Shelter-in-Place-Regulations2020.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200404,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Shelter in Place. Graveside funerals are permitted with a maximum of ten mourners, plus the officiant and funeral home staff, provided appropriate social distancing is maintained at all times. /web/20200427100212/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Emergency-Powers-COVID-19-Shelter-in-Place-Regulations2020.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200404,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On April 4rth, The Government of Bermuda announced a 24 hr “Shelter in Place” establishing no person shall leave his home at any time of the day or night from 6am on 4 April 2020 until such Regulations cease to have effect. Individuals may leave their home for the following purposes only ( and provided appropriate social distancing is maintained at all times) -essential visits to a permitted business, during the hours of 7am to 7pm only; -essential medical appointments, during the hours of 7am to 7pm only (except for an emergency situation or scheduled appointment outside that period) -for a walk or run, alone or with one other member of the same household, for a maximum period of sixty minutes per day during the hours of 7am to 7pm only, remaining at all times within a distance of one kilometre (half a mile) from his home; -to assist elderly or vulnerable relatives or neighbours, during the hours of 7am to 7pm only (except for an emergency situation). The Government of Bermuda confirmed 20 active cases of COVID-19 on April 6th. Official Government Guidelines detailing lockdown measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211458/http://bermudalaws.bm/laws/Annual%20Laws/2020/Statutory%20Instruments/Emergency%20Powers%20%28COVID-19%20Shelter%20in%20Place%29%20Regulations%202020.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20200404,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No person shall drive or ride a vehicle of any description (including a bicycle), on any public or private road during the curfew, except for a purpose permitted by these Regulations. Persons listed in Schedules 1 and 2 are exempt from the curfew, but only when on official business, working or travelling to and from work /web/20200427100212/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Emergency-Powers-COVID-19-Shelter-in-Place-Regulations2020.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200404,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Residents have been advised by the Government to wear cloth face masks when they visit shops and gas stations. Updated social distancing guidelines asked people to avoid the use of surgical masks if possible. The Ministry of Health guidance said: “The use of cloth and homemade face masks is recommended for all persons whilst in indoor public places to protect others from possible infection. “Avoid the use of surgical masks if possible, as these supplies are best reserved for healthcare settings."""" https://web.archive.org/web/20200904210114/http://www.royalgazette.com/health/article/20200404/advice-to-wear-masks-in-shops" Bermuda,BMU,20200411,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government of Bermuda maintains a public website containing press releases, infographics and public information materials, regulations, videos, etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417015216/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200411,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Minister Wilson in statement dated 15 April 2020: ""the Government will be implementing more extensive testing once all the necessary supplies are fully available on island. Until then, we will continue to test as aggressively as possible all symptomatic persons and necessary close contacts."" Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417024642/https://www.gov.bm/articles/minister-wilson-covid-19-1" Bermuda,BMU,20200411,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200417023444/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Contact_Tracing_Flyer_Updated.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Shelter in place extended until 2 May /web/20200427100239/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/egazette_documents/SKM_C45820041716490.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government of Bermuda maintains a public website containing press releases, infographics and public information materials, regulations, videos, etc. Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425154152/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200502,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Shelter In Place ends. From 02 May 2020 no more than 10 people will be allowed at public gatherings. Gatherings will be limited to no more than 10 persons. This is outdoor gatherings and indoor gatherings, including private homes. It is not the time to host parties, as it is an offense to host a group or gathering of more than 10 persons https://web.archive.org/web/20200511165427/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid19-update-0 " Bermuda,BMU,20200502,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From 02 May 2020 no more than 10 people will be allowed at public gatherings. Gatherings will be limited to no more than 10 persons. This is outdoor gatherings and indoor gatherings, including private homes. It is not the time to host parties, as it is an offense to host a group or gathering of more than 10 persons https://web.archive.org/web/20200511165427/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid19-update-0 " Bermuda,BMU,20200502,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Shelter in place lifted, limited public transportation will resume https://web.archive.org/web/20200511131116/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bermuda-maintains-24-hour-shelter-place-order-until-may-2-relaxing-movement-business " Bermuda,BMU,20200502,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"2nd May phased reopening Allowed to visit parks, beaches, golf courses https://web.archive.org/web/20200511174359/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Guidance_Reopening_Bermuda.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200502,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"2nd May phased reopening Allowed to visit parks, beaches, golf courses https://web.archive.org/web/20200511174359/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Guidance_Reopening_Bermuda.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200503,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Relaxed movement, business restrictions from May 3. Beginning May 3, officials will enforce a nightly 2200-0600 curfew until further notice. All nonessential recreational and personal businesses, such as gymnasiums, bars, salons, spas and barbershops will remain closed. Schools will also stay closed until further notice. Construction, mechanical, and landscaping services can reopen with strict social distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511131116/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bermuda-maintains-24-hour-shelter-place-order-until-may-2-relaxing-movement-business " Bermuda,BMU,20200506,C1: School closing,3,1,"Remote learning continues in schools https://web.archive.org/web/20200511123631/https://www.gov.bm/articles/statement-commissioner-education-remote-learning-update " Bermuda,BMU,20200509,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Starting May 9, government offered free PCR and antibody testing to the general public through a drive-through testing facility, with the Premier urging essential workers to take advantage of the testing and be screened. Screenings could be booked via appointment. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528204318/https://www.gov.bm/articles/government-offering-free-covid-19-pcr-and-antibody-testing-public" Bermuda,BMU,20200519,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Statement as of May 28 regarding continued border closure to non-citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528185914/https://www.gotobermuda.com/bta/press-release/bermuda-tourism-authority-update" Bermuda,BMU,20200521,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed in line with current Phase II reopening plans which commenced May 21, though school openings are planned for Phase III (which may or may not occur before June 30). Planning for school openings currently being undertaken. Press statement from Dept. of Educatio (dated May 20): https://web.archive.org/web/20200528172508/https://www.moed.bm/files/user/90/file/05%20-%20May%2020%20-%20%20Press%20Statement%20DOE%20Updates.pdf Ministerial statement on Bermuda schools reopening plans (dated May 22): https://web.archive.org/web/20200528172812/https://www.moed.bm/files/user/90/file/200522%20School%20Reopening%20Plans.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200521,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Continuation of work from home requirements with beginning of Phase II. In future, Phase II will loosen restrictions on work from home. Phase II guidance: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528173312/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase2-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200521,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Continuation of restricted public events with beginning of Phase II. Maximum of ten people gathering with physical distancing except for outdoor weddings and funerals which may have up to 20 people with masks and physical distancing. Public events being announced cancelled by individual organisers example: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528180344/http://coronavirus.bernews.com/bhw-cancels-2020-bermuda-carnival-events/ example: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528180609/http://www.royalgazette.com/news/article/20200528/bermuda-day-goes-virtual Phase II guidance: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528173312/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase2-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200521,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Continuation of restricted public events with beginning of Phase II. Maximum of ten people gathering with physical distancing except for outdoor weddings and funerals which may have up to 20 people with masks and physical distancing. Phase II guidance: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528173312/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase2-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200521,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Continuation of limited public transportation with beginning of Phase II. Future Phase III planning describes fully opened public transportation. Phase II guidance: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528173312/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase2-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200521,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Limited personal services (ex: hair salons) and retail store openings (with alphabetical visitation restrictions) with beginning of Phase II. Phase II guidance: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528173312/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase2-guidance Phase descriptions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528182206/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Guidance_Reopening_Bermuda.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20200521,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Continuation of recommendations for restricted movement with beginning of Phase II on May 21. Phase II guidance recommending limiting visits to beaches near home: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528185549/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Guidelines_beaches_parks_phase_2.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200527,C1: School closing,3,1,"While schools are closed, daycares/kindergartens allowed to apply to reopen. May 27 marked first opening. News story: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528184930/http://www.royalgazette.com/news/article/20200527/one-daycare-cleared-to-reopen-four-more-apply" Bermuda,BMU,20200528,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Surname restrictions to limit shoppers lifted for all retail except grocery stores. Premier quoted in loosening of surname restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528182906/http://www.royalgazette.com/news/article/20200528/retail-shopping-restrictions-eased" Bermuda,BMU,20200528,E1: Income support,2,0,"Government application for COVID-19 Unemployment relief remains open online Link to application: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193959/https://www.bermudajobboard.bm/uba" Bermuda,BMU,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Phase II has been extended until June 11th, so these regulations continue in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20200607213228/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Guidance_Reopening_Bda-Phase2.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200529,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to BELCO's Press Release, customers who have applied for and been approved to receive the Bermuda Government COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit will be able to defer their electricity bills for as long as they are receiving the Bermuda Government COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit. BELCO is the sole supplier of electricity in Bermuda. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607215337/https://www.belco.bm/media/belco-bill-deferment-42020.html" Bermuda,BMU,20200611,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed for the year under Phase III plans, which went into effect June 11. Phase 3 guidance: https://web.archive.org/web/20200616101710/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase3-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200611,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Spas, indoor bars, and night clubs remain closed. Phase 3 guidance https://web.archive.org/web/20200618211830/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/COVID%20Closures%20Schedule%20Phase%203%20V9.1%20200612.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20200611,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Limits of maximum of 20 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200616101710/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase3-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200611,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As part of Phase III, public transport is fully resumed. However, physical distancing still applies. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618211600/http://coronavirus.bernews.com/recommended-start-to-phase-3-on-june-11th/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200618211830/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/COVID%20Closures%20Schedule%20Phase%203%20V9.1%20200612.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20200611,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew remains in place, specifically between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. no person should be away from home unless for emergency or are listed in the legislated Schedule. Stage 3 guidance: https://web.archive.org/web/20200616101710/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase3-guidance " Bermuda,BMU,20200611,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Continued curfew under stage 3 guidance and daytime movement is recommended to be limited, however public transportation is fully reopened. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618211830/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/COVID%20Closures%20Schedule%20Phase%203%20V9.1%20200612.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20200611,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Under phase 3, the travel ban has been suspended; however, anyone coming to Bermuda must self-quarantine for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200616101710/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase3-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200616,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing report by Minister describes ongoing, widespread contact tracing and testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618215332/https://www.gov.bm/articles/minister-wilson-covid-19-update-june-16" Bermuda,BMU,20200616,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Testing report by Minister describes ongoing, widespread contact tracing and testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618215332/https://www.gov.bm/articles/minister-wilson-covid-19-update-june-16" Bermuda,BMU,20200618,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Stage 3b goes into effect, personal services such as massages allowed to reopen, but bars and nightclubs remain closed. Phase 3b guidance: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618213747/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/Phase-3B.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20200618,E1: Income support,2,0,"Application period ends June 30 https://web.archive.org/web/20200618215107/https://www.gov.bm/articles/minister-hayward-covid-19-update-june-16" Bermuda,BMU,20200701,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools, Day Care and Camps may now operate with specific guidance developed for the various child care settings. http://archive.fo/dvcfR" Bermuda,BMU,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"End of mandated working from home - but those who can, should continue to work from home. http://archive.fo/dvcfR" Bermuda,BMU,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Increased to groups of 50, can request permission for larger gatherings http://archive.fo/dvcfR" Bermuda,BMU,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew from 12am-5am (changed from 11pm-5am) http://archive.fo/dvcfR" Bermuda,BMU,20200701,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Commercial airlines may return to Bermuda, but there are specific testing requirements to replace the requirement to quarantine for 14 days. http://archive.fo/dvcfR" Bermuda,BMU,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"'As of July 1st, BELCO will resume normal disconnection activities for non-payment of bills. Residential customers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are participating in the Bermuda Government’s COVID-19 Unemployment Programme remain eligible to apply for the BELCO COVID-19 Bill Deferment Programme and will not be disconnected for non-payment.' http://archive.fo/XHlOd" Bermuda,BMU,20200702,E1: Income support,2,0,"'Speaking at last night’s [July 2] press briefing, Minister Dickinson said, “The term of the unemployment benefits has been extended for an additional 4 weeks, for a total of 16 weeks.' http://archive.fo/a0KO4" Bermuda,BMU,20200711,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"'End of mandated working from home - but those who can, should continue to work from home. ' http://archive.fo/ZTJHZ " Bermuda,BMU,20200711,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"'Between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. no person should be away from home unless for emergency or are listed in the legislated Schedule.' http://archive.fo/ZTJHZ" Bermuda,BMU,20200711,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Commercial airlines may return to Bermuda, but there are specific testing requirements to replace the requirement to quarantine for 14 days. http://archive.fo/ZTJHZ" Bermuda,BMU,20200720,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"As of 20 July, 2020, the 11pm-5am curfew has been lifted, but premises that sell alcohol are required to close by midnight. This is the last of the stay at home requirements to lift. https://archive.vn/NkIqJ" Bermuda,BMU,20200721,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Application fee of 75$ which includes the fee for a COVID test. A visitor must take a certified PCR COVID-19 test, ideally within 72 hours of departure, but no more than five days, and obtain a negative result. This applies to adults and children aged 10 and up. Children who are 9-years-old and younger are exempt and are subject to their adult travel companion’s quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501171355/https://bm.usconsulate.gov/covid-19-information/" Bermuda,BMU,20200814,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200822115019/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid-19-%E2%80%93-school-reopening-plans-september-2020 No change yet. The Minister shared that technical officers in the Department of Education have worked assiduously during the past months to develop a COVID 19 System School Reopening Plan for receiving the children in September 2020. " Bermuda,BMU,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200822115101/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-workplace" Bermuda,BMU,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. Only fifty people are allowed at public gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200822115129/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bermuda/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200822115129/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bermuda/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200814,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. “Full public transport has resumed”. https://web.archive.org/web/20200822115129/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bermuda/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200814,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. LF Wade International Airport is open for commercial flights. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Government has put in place visitor protocols, which include the requirement for both visitors and residents to apply for a travel authorisation https://web.archive.org/web/20200822115129/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bermuda/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200821,C1: School closing,2,1,"The re-opening of schools for the next school year has been delayed until the 14 of September, 2020. https://archive.vn/EtgBL" Bermuda,BMU,20200823,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Masks compulsory at all times but can be open https://web.archive.org/web/20200904202427/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-workplace" Bermuda,BMU,20200823,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"75 people allowed per gathering https://web.archive.org/web/20200822115129/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bermuda/coronavirus " Bermuda,BMU,20200823,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport open https://web.archive.org/web/20200904202521/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bermuda/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200823,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All visitors must undergo PCRCovid-19 testing on arrival at Bermuda L.F Wade International Airport and are expected to quarantine in their accommodation until test results are ready. Thereafter, they must take a further test on day four, day eight and day fourteen. Results of the PCR Covid-19 test will be emailed to you. Everyone should comply with the measures put in place in Bermuda to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). https://web.archive.org/web/20200904202521/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bermuda/coronavirus " Bermuda,BMU,20200823,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"4G ""Required if you leave the house to buy essentials or go to work"" Full regulations are as follows: - Workers at all workplace premises should wear masks - more details about types of masks to be worn by workplace are available here. - Frontline staff (e.g food handlers, cashiers) - Those performing backend functions (e.g. data entry, payroll etc.) - If you leave the house to purchase essentials or for work: Wear a mask - While taking public transport or in taxis - At the grocery store - At anytime physical distance of 6 ft or 2 meters cannot be maintained from others - You do not need to wear a mask when at home, when exercising or if a child under the age of 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200904203157/https://www.gov.bm/mask-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200905,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Workplaces are open but with several safety restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916165925/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-workplace" Bermuda,BMU,20200905,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""It should be noted that the PUBLIC HEALTH (COVID-19 EMERGENCY POWERS) REGULATIONS 2020 (as amended) prohibits any person from assembling in a group of more than 75 persons for any reason in any public or private place. The regulations also prohibit any person from hosting a group of more than 75 persons for any reason in any public or private place. However the Minister of National Security may grant an exemption (a “large group exemption”) permitting a group of more than 75 persons to assemble. If you are planning to organize an event where more than 75 people will be assembling you should firstly apply to the Minister of National Security for an exemption. If you are planning to organize an event where people from different households will assemble – whether or not the total number is less or more than 75, you should follow this guidance. Please remember that we are still in the midst of a public health pandemic"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200916170633/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/COVID-19%20Guidance%20for%20Events%20and%20Gatherings%20for%20Website%20200908.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20200905,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""It should be noted that the PUBLIC HEALTH (COVID-19 EMERGENCY POWERS) REGULATIONS 2020 (as amended) prohibits any person from assembling in a group of more than 75 persons for any reason in any public or private place. The regulations also prohibit any person from hosting a group of more than 75 persons for any reason in any public or private place. However the Minister of National Security may grant an exemption (a “large group exemption”) permitting a group of more than 75 persons to assemble. If you are planning to organize an event where more than 75 people will be assembling you should firstly apply to the Minister of National Security for an exemption. If you are planning to organize an event where people from different households will assemble – whether or not the total number is less or more than 75, you should follow this guidance. Please remember that we are still in the midst of a public health pandemic"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200916170633/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/COVID-19%20Guidance%20for%20Events%20and%20Gatherings%20for%20Website%20200908.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20200905,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on internal movement https://web.archive.org/web/20200916170209/https://bm.usconsulate.gov/covid-19-information/" Bermuda,BMU,20200905,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Visitors must present a copy of the pre-departure PCR COVID-19 negative test result to health officers on request and a copy of the Travel Authorization form. Travelers arriving at the airport will undergo a mandatory non-contact temperature check. Residents and visitors will undergo PCR COVID-19 testing at the L.F. Wade International Airport and quarantine at home or in their room at their accommodation until results are ready (turnaround time is approximately 24 hours in most cases, though results may take longer depending on arrival time). This applies to adults and children ages 10 and up. Children less than 10 years old are exempt from the PCR COVID-19 test. Residents (including work permit holders) who do not have a pre-departure negative PCR COVID-19 test result must quarantine for eight days after arrival. They will not be tested on day four, but they will be tested on day eight and will be released from quarantine with a day eight negative results. If you did take an RT-PCR COVID-19 test before departure and receive a negative result during your first four days in Bermuda, you will be released from quarantine. You will still have to test on day 4, day 8, and day 14. The location and time of each of your tests will automatically be booked for you, so please do not book separate appointments. You will receive email reminders 24 hours before each test. Wear a face mask and practice physical distancing to the greatest extent possible."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200916170209/https://bm.usconsulate.gov/covid-19-information/" Bermuda,BMU,20200905,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change" Bermuda,BMU,20200905,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No Change" Bermuda,BMU,20200905,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government covid website https://web.archive.org/web/20200916165325/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200905,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Multiple sites offer free testing https://web.archive.org/web/20200916165443/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-get-tested" Bermuda,BMU,20200905,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""Required if you leave the house to buy essentials or go to work"" Full regulations are as follows: - Workers at all workplace premises should wear masks - more details about types of masks to be worn by workplace are available here. - Frontline staff (e.g food handlers, cashiers) - Those performing backend functions (e.g. data entry, payroll etc.) - If you leave the house to purchase essentials or for work: Wear a mask - While taking public transport or in taxis - At the grocery store - At anytime physical distance of 6 ft or 2 meters cannot be maintained from others - You do not need to wear a mask when at home, when exercising or if a child under the age of 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200904203157/https://www.gov.bm/mask-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200914,C1: School closing,1,1,"All schools in Bermuda re-opened for students on the 14 of September with the requirement to wear a mask. https://archive.vn/aNLXg" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Working from home End of mandated working from home - but those who can, should continue to work from home. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200928013046/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200928013046/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," ""Groups Persons should not gather in groups of 75 or more in public or private, except for specific circumstaces which include: wedding, funerals, worship settings, and public transport."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200928013046/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Transportation Buses and ferries are back in operation with required physical distancing and mask wearing for patrons. Minibuses and Taxi operators have updated guidance to protect their health and safety while operating."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200928013046/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200928012833/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-travellers" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200928013608/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid-19-fiscal-plan-0" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200928013608/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid-19-fiscal-plan-0" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200928013735/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Available at multiple sites https://web.archive.org/web/20200928013944/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-get-tested" Bermuda,BMU,20200917,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200928013750/https://www.gov.bm/mask-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Schools, Day Care and Camps may now operate with specific guidance developed for the various child care settings. Camps should register with the Ministry of Health. All of these are availble on the Schools, Childcare and camps guidance page."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008011749/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Working from home End of mandated working from home - but those who can, should continue to work from home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008011749/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Persons should not gather in groups of 75 or more in public or private, except for specific circumstaces which include: wedding, funerals, worship settings, and public transport."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008011749/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Buses and ferries are back in operation with required physical distancing and mask wearing for patrons. Minibuses and Taxi operators have updated guidance to protect their health and safety while operating."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008011749/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No curfew or restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008011749/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Commercial airlines may return to Bermuda, but there are specific testing requirements to replace the requirement to quarantine for 14 days."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008011749/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201008012440/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus" Bermuda,BMU,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""When to wear a mask Workers at all workplace premises should wear masks - more details about types of masks to be worn by workplace are available here. Frontline staff (e.g food handlers, cashiers) Those performing backend functions (e.g. data entry, payroll etc.) If you leave the house to purchase essentials or for work: Wear a mask While taking public transport or in taxis At the grocery store At anytime physical distance of 6 ft or 2 meteres cannot be maintained from others You do not need to wear a mask when at home, when exercising or if a child under the age of 2. Download the When to Wear a mask Flyer"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008012447/https://www.gov.bm/mask-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,C1: School closing,1,1,"Bermuda remains in Phase 4, the ""New Normal"". Schools are open at all levels with distancing measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017211320/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Working from home remains recommended, but all sectors of the economy appear to be allowed to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017211320/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Distancing measures remain in place, but there does not appear to be any restriction on the holding of events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017211320/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Gatherings of more than 75 people are forbidden under the current guidelines, with an exception for weddings and funerals. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017211320/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Buses and ferries are back in operation with required physical distancing and mask wearing for patrons. Minibuses and Taxi operators have updated guidance to protect their health and safety while operating."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017211320/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No requirement to stay home appears to be in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017211320/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on internal movement appear to be in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017211320/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travelers to Bermuda are required to submit proof of a valid Covid-19 test in advance of departure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017212325/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-travellers" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,E1: Income support,1,0,"The extent of the government's employment assistance is not immediately clear. It appears to have extended the length of unemployment benefits, and has also created an additional benefit for those whose unemployment assistance expires. Nevertheless it does not appear that this assistance is equivalent to a large proportion of lost wages, and given that it expires, the coding has been changed to 1F. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017213810/https://www.gov.bm/articles/financial-assistance-supplemental-unemployment-benefit This article notes that a number of people remain on unemployment assistance, indicating that measures remain active. https://www.royalgazette.com/letters-to-the-editor/article/20201003/slippery-slope-towards-banana-republicanism/" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No documentation suggests that utilities disconnection protection remains in place. Debt relief appears to have been reduced to 0." Bermuda,BMU,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues a Covid-19 information campaign. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017211320/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing is available at pop-up locations for free and without symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017221119/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-get-tested" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing continues. Evidence of the extent is limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017221420/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-wellbeing" Bermuda,BMU,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Masks must be worn indoors, but outdoors only when physical distancing cannot be maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017211320/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201017,C8: International travel controls,1,,"According to the Phase 4 Reopening of Bermuda published by Government of Bermuda, starting with 1st of July, commercial airlines may return to Bermuda, but there are specific testing requirements to replace the requirement to quarantine for 14 days. Link: https://archive.fo/ZTJHZ " Bermuda,BMU,20201018,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the Phase 4 Reopening of Bermuda published by Government of Bermuda, starting with 1st of July, mandated working from home ended, but those who can, should continue to work from home. Link: https://archive.fo/ZTJHZ " Bermuda,BMU,20201018,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the Phase 4 Reopening of Bermuda published by Government of Bermuda, starting with 1st of July, permitted gatherings will increase to a maximum of 75 persons. Link: https://archive.fo/ZTJHZ " Bermuda,BMU,20201018,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the Phase 4 Reopening of Bermuda published by Government of Bermuda, starting with 1st of July, buses and ferries are back in operation with required physical distancing and mask wearing for patrons. Also, minibuses and taxi operators have updated guidance to protect their health and safety while operating. Link: https://archive.fo/ZTJHZ " Bermuda,BMU,20201018,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Minister Wilson announced on 20th of October that during the month of November the flu vaccine will be available at the Hamilton Health Centre in an outdoor setting using a pop up tent from 2pm until 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She also announced some low-risk, moderate-risk and high-risk activities. Links: https://archive.fo/zvVNe " Bermuda,BMU,20201018,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As the Premier Burt announced on 20th of October, anyone who has fever or symptoms of the coronavirus, might take advantage of the free available testing for residents. Link: https://archive.fo/YIL98 " Bermuda,BMU,20201018,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Premier Burt announced on 20th of October announced that people should be further vigilant about maintaining physical distance, wearing masks and washing the hands. Link: https://archive.fo/YIL98 " Bermuda,BMU,20201023,C1: School closing,1,1,"Revised to 1G based on the updated guidance on C1. Although schools/districts are allowed to open, there are guidelines on health screenings, Physical Distancing protocols, environment cleaning schedules and activities, transport of children on minibuses and public buses for school runs. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028224402/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-schools http://web.archive.org/web/20200916165647/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/11436-Coronavirus-2020-School-Guidance%20%286%29.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No Policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028230422/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance " Bermuda,BMU,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No Policy Change. Halloween Safely Guidelines : http://web.archive.org/web/20201028233349/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/11799%20Halloween%202020%20COVID.pdf https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-recreation http://web.archive.org/web/20201028233102/https://www.gov.bm/sites/default/files/COVID-19%20Guidance%20for%20Events%20and%20Gatherings%20for%20Website%20201008.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Persons should not gather in groups of 75 or more in public or private, except for specific circumstances which include: wedding, funerals, worship settings, and public transport. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028230422/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance " Bermuda,BMU,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028230422/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance " Bermuda,BMU,20201023,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Residents /Visitors are required to quarantine at home or in their accommodation until they receive a negative arrival test. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028234041/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-travellers http://web.archive.org/web/20201028235035/https://bm.usconsulate.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bermuda,BMU,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201029004014/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus " Bermuda,BMU,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Mask must be worn at anytime physical distance of 6 ft or 2 meters cannot be maintained from others. You do not need to wear a mask when at home, when exercising or if a child under the age of 2. Mask Guidelines - http://web.archive.org/web/20201029004811/https://www.gov.bm/mask-guidance " Bermuda,BMU,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public Health (Covid-19 Emergency Powers) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 effective 27 October 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029002018/http://www.bermudalaws.bm/laws/Annual%20Laws/2020/Statutory%20Instruments/Public%20Health%20%28COVID-19%20Emergency%20Powers%29%20%28No.%203%29%20Regulations%202020.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public Health (Covid-19 Emergency Powers) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 effective 27 October 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029002018/http://www.bermudalaws.bm/laws/Annual%20Laws/2020/Statutory%20Instruments/Public%20Health%20%28COVID-19%20Emergency%20Powers%29%20%28No.%203%29%20Regulations%202020.pdf " Bermuda,BMU,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Coronavirus (COVID-19) Work Place Guidance - http://web.archive.org/web/20201028235944/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-workplace " Bermuda,BMU,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"Guidance for Schools, child care and camps: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109222242/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-schools" Bermuda,BMU,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No Policy change. See the latest workplace guidelines below: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109220400/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-workplace " Bermuda,BMU,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Visitors must sign an agreement to abide by legal requirement to quarantine in your accommodation until you receive a negative arrival test result. Residents without a valid negative, pre-departure COVID-19 PCR test result must quarantine until they receive results from their day 8 COVID-19 PCR test. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109220826/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-travellers " Bermuda,BMU,20201030,H2: Testing policy,2,,"November testing schedule: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109222517/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-get-tested " Bermuda,BMU,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"When to wear a mask: 1. Workers at all workplace premises should wear masks - Frontline staff (e.g food handlers, cashiers), Those performing backend functions (e.g. data entry, payroll etc.), 2. If you leave the house to purchase essentials or for work: Wear a mask 3. While taking public transport or in taxis 4. At the grocery store 5. At anytime physical distance of 6 ft or 2 meteres cannot be maintained from others You do not need to wear a mask when at home, when exercising or if a child under the age of 2. Masks Guidance: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109222638/https://www.gov.bm/mask-guidance " Bermuda,BMU,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No Policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109223453/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-phase4-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coronavirus News: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109221829/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-news Corona Virus Update - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109222138/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-covid19-update " Bermuda,BMU,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Speaking at last night’s [Nov 17] press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “It is anticipated that in the near future, arriving visitors will have to secure a negative PCR pre-departure test that is no older than 5 days prior to arrival in Bermuda. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119143316/http://coronavirus.bernews.com/minister-covid-test-rules-to-change-to-5-days/" Bermuda,BMU,20201120,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change. Schools are open with screening. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130002845/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-schools" Bermuda,BMU,20201120,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Distancing measures are in place. " Bermuda,BMU,20201120,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public Health (Covid-19 Emergency Powers) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 remain in place, limiting events and gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029002018/http://www.bermudalaws.bm/laws/Annual%20Laws/2020/Statutory%20Instruments/Public%20Health%20%28COVID-19%20Emergency%20Powers%29%20%28No.%203%29%20Regulations%202020.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20201120,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public Health (Covid-19 Emergency Powers) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 remain in place, limiting events and gatherings (75 people) https://web.archive.org/web/20201029002018/http://www.bermudalaws.bm/laws/Annual%20Laws/2020/Statutory%20Instruments/Public%20Health%20%28COVID-19%20Emergency%20Powers%29%20%28No.%203%29%20Regulations%202020.pdf" Bermuda,BMU,20201120,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Bermuda,BMU,20201120,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change." Bermuda,BMU,20201120,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Bermuda,BMU,20201120,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change. Quarantining or a negative test result are required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130003335/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-travellers" Bermuda,BMU,20201120,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. Limited, expiring benefits are available. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130003523/https://www.gov.bm/articles/financial-assistance-supplemental-unemployment-benefit" Bermuda,BMU,20201120,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change." Bermuda,BMU,20201120,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A coordinated online campaign continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130003624/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-covid19-update" Bermuda,BMU,20201120,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The testing schedule is regularly updated. It no longer appears to be restricted to symptomatic patients. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130003747/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-get-tested" Bermuda,BMU,20201120,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Bermuda,BMU,20201120,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Masks are required in some public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130004115/https://www.gov.bm/mask-guidance" Bermuda,BMU,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 1st December the Premier remarked that If there is a confirmed positive case within a public school in-person learning, at that school, be suspended immediately. https://archive.st/archive/2020/12/www.gov.bm/51js/www.gov.bm/articles/covid-19-update-%E2%80%93-premier%E2%80%99s-remarks-1-december-2020.html " Bermuda,BMU,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Live performances are permitted, including drama, comedy and music, however, it’s very important that strict precautions are taken to ensure that everyone is protected from potential spread of the virus. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214230412/https://www.gov.bm/nightclubs-and-bars-guidance " Bermuda,BMU,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest Updates - http://web.archive.org/web/20201215011545/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus WeHealth - Bermuda’s New COVID-19 Exposure Notification App - http://web.archive.org/web/20201215011705/https://www.gov.bm/wehealth-bermuda " Bermuda,BMU,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On 1st December 2020, the health minister announced that they have amended health regulations so that it is now an offence to not wear a mask in accordance with the guidelines. A person who fails to wear a mask when one is required commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to—(a) a fine of $500, in respect of a first offence; (b) a fine of $1,000, for a second or subsequent offence. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214232216/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid-19-update-minister-health-remarks-1-december-2020" Bermuda,BMU,20201204,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Due to health and safety concerns, a decision was made to reduce the group gathering size from 75 persons, back to 50 persons. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214234628/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid-regulations-compliance" Bermuda,BMU,20201204,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of this Friday, December 4th, a pre-arrival test must be taken within five days before arriving in Bermuda. All travellers – including returning students – are subject to mobile quarantine restrictions on their movements and activities, until they receive a negative Day 14 COVID-19 test result. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214232216/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid-19-update-minister-health-remarks-1-december-2020 The Ministry developed ‘mobile quarantine’ as a means by which newly arriving travellers could be ‘free to roam’ if they had both a negative pre-arrival test and a negative test on arrival at the airport. The “Ten Tips for Mobile Quarantine During COVID-19” states, for example, that travellers cannot attend events with large groups of people, they must stay away from crowded places and they need to exercise outside and not in a gym or with a sports team. As part of mobile quarantine, all travellers are required to be tested on Day 4, Day 8 and Day 14 of their stay. If a traveller does not have a negative pre-arrival test, that person has to quarantine until a Day 8 negative test result. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214234331/https://www.gov.bm/articles/ministerial-statement-update-covid-19-public-health-guidance-december-2020 " Bermuda,BMU,20201205,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Ministry of Health is advising that, as of today (December 5, 2020), bars and clubs are now required to close at midnight, rather than 2am as was previously permitted. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214235335/https://www.gov.bm/articles/covid-19-update-bars-and-clubs-5-december-2020" Bermuda,BMU,20201207,C1: School closing,2,1,"School – CedarBridge Academy – closed until further notice to due to confirmed positive covid-19 case as per new protocol announced 1st December. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214235030/https://www.gov.bm/articles/ministry-education-announce-covid-19-developments-cedarbridge-academy " Bermuda,BMU,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Indoor Bars and Nightclubs are closed as of 8th December http://web.archive.org/web/20201214230002/https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-recreation" Bermuda,BMU,20201211,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"On 11th December 2020, The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) advised the public that the public bus service will be suspended until further notice pending advice from the Ministry of Health. The DPT announced that one (1) member of staff has tested positive for COVID-19. The department is liaising with the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit for guidance. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of others, the decision has been made to suspend the public bus service until an assessment from the Ministry of Health is completed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215000417/https://www.gov.bm/articles/public-bus-service-suspended-until-further-notice " Bermuda,BMU,20201211,E1: Income support,1,0,"On 11th December, The Minister of Finance, the Hon Curtis L. Dickinson, authorised unemployment benefit payments to individuals whose ability to earn an income has been directly impacted by the recent measures the government has taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These benefit payments pertain to verified full-time employees of bars and nightclubs who have had to close due to current COVID-19 restrictions. The total benefit for these persons will be $1,000 for the two week period that these restrictions are in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215002252/https://www.gov.bm/articles/unemployment-benefits-11-december-2020" Bermuda,BMU,20201211,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Bermuda has two sources for procuring vaccines against COVID-19. Bermuda will be supplied with 9,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and they will arrive on our shores in the first week of January 2021. The second vaccine source is through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Geneva, which is administering the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (the “COVAX Facility”). Bermuda has joined the COVAX Facility, and has purchased enough doses to cover 20% of our population. The leading vaccines likely to be received by Bermuda are those by AstraZeneca and Moderna. The timeframe for receipt of these vaccines through the COVAX Facility is not yet settled. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215000755/https://www.gov.bm/articles/ministerial-statement-covid-19-vaccine-bermuda " Bermuda,BMU,20201212,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Existing outdoor bars are permitted to operate with table service only until 10p.m as of 12th December. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214230412/https://www.gov.bm/nightclubs-and-bars-guidance " Bermuda,BMU,20201212,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The maximum permitted number of people in any group will be reduced further to ten. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215001740/https://www.gov.bm/articles/ministerial-statement-covid-19-%E2%80%93-need-further-action" Bermuda,BMU,20201212,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Effective from 12th December a curfew will be in effect from 11pm until 6am daily. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215001740/https://www.gov.bm/articles/ministerial-statement-covid-19-%E2%80%93-need-further-action" Bolivia,BOL,20200310,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"10/03 - Minister of health announces two cases of COVID-19 and urges calm and caution. ***https://web.archive.org/web/20200519034256/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/3967-ministro-de-salud-reporta-dos-casos-confirmados-de-coronavirus-y-pide-calma-a-la-poblacion ***///*** 12/03 - Ministry of Health issues a comuniqué with basic information of COVID-19 and urges caution. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519034536/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/3970-conoce-recomendaciones-sintomas-y-mitos-sobre-el-coronavirus " Bolivia,BOL,20200312,C1: School closing,3,1,"All school classes are suspended in Bolivia UNESCO tracking: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse (Bolivia shows country-wide school closure from March 12) ""La presidenta de Bolivia Jeanine Áñez anunció la suspensión de clases"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426101747/https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/03/12/nota/7778457/bolivia-suspende-clases-vuelos-hacia-europa-coronavirus" Bolivia,BOL,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Governmental line to give people information over corona. ""The National Government presented today the number of the toll free line 800-10-1104 for the attention and consultations of the population about the coronavirus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200729150003/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/3974-gobierno-habilita-linea-gratuita-800-10-1104-para-consultas-sobre-el-coronavirus" Bolivia,BOL,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"National Government announces a joint effort with journalists and media outlets to inform citizens about COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519032916/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/3976-corona-periodistas " Bolivia,BOL,20200331,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government announced economic benefits. A ""family basket"" of 400 Bolivians in cash that will be provided to those who are on welfare and a family bonus of 500 Bolivians for families with children in kinder garden and elementary school. Both policies will reach 7 million Bolivian citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20200731162440/https://www1.abi.bo/abi_/?i=447684" Bolivia,BOL,20200331,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government announced it will pay basic consumption of electricity between April and June. It also established the prohibition of cutting internet service. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511094102/http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1247-gobierno-beneficia-a-casi-7-millones-de-ciudadanos-con-medidas-economicas-para-contrarrestar-el-impacto-del-coronavirus" Bolivia,BOL,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government announced the approval of Law number 1294 for the deferral of payments of payment of credits and the temporary reduction of the payment of services of electricity, gas and water. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510215917/http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1248-gobierno-nacional-promulga-leyes-para-cuidar-la-economia-y-la-salud-del-pueblo-boliviano " Bolivia,BOL,20200407,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The capacity for testing is one of the lowest in the region and they are still waiting for tests to arrive in the country. Official website reporting COVID-19 situation in the country: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430035330/https://www.boliviasegura.gob.bo/index.php https://web.archive.org/web/20200430033650/https://www.la-razon.com/sociedad/2020/04/25/bolivia-hace-117-pruebas-diarias-de-covid-19-y-es-ultima-en-la-region-por-cada-millon-de-personas/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/04/19/bolivia-admite-bajo-numero-de-pruebas-de-covid-19-en-medio-de-crecientes-criticas/ ""There is no reliable data about how many Bolivians are infected. Some experts think the official figure represents just 20 per cent of the real number. In mid-April, the Ambassador of Science and Technology, Mohammed Mostajo Radji, announced the arrival of 450,000 new test kits for coronavirus. On 7 April the former Minister of Health, Aníbal Cruz, said that Bolivia will be able to process 1,342 tests per day with the new equipment. However, until 5 May there were no signs of these medical supplies arriving."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200731164313/https://lab.org.uk/bolivia-facing-up-to-covid-19-some-achievements-some-failures/ [Coding this as a 1 rather than a 0 as there were almost 200 cases in Bolivia at this point, so there was (extremely limited) testing existent.]" Bolivia,BOL,20200414,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government announced a Universal Bonus of 500 Bolivians for people older than 18 and younger than 60 years old who are not working; the extension of the Family Bonus to families with kids in private schools and a financial relief bonus for businesses to provide loans to businesses to pay for the salaries of their workers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418200532/http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1252-gobierno-presento-bono-universal-amplio-bono-familia-a-colegios-particulares-y-anuncio-creditos-blandos-a-empresas-para-frenar-la-crisis-por-el-coronavirus" Bolivia,BOL,20200414,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Base on the official website of the Ministry of Health and social media (@minsaludbolivia), there's a coordinated public information campaign. Some Youtube videos can be found on the website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430032851/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/ All Youtube official videos can be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430033241/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2d2cUn4DPcsam_MAm5n6w " Bolivia,BOL,20200420,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Latest government bulletin claims that there is ""Contact monitoring: Epidemiological Surveillance and timely identification of suspected cases"", but there isn't any evidence of this being carried out, or any elaboration on this. This policy doesn't really cover contact tracing under these specifications." Bolivia,BOL,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools (of all levels) continue to be closed until May 30th according to the extension of the lockdown, found in DECRETO SUPREMO N 4229. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504184834/http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1267-gobierno-amplia-cuarentena-y-da-a-conocer-acciones-para-una-segunda-fase-de-cuarentena-dinamica https://web.archive.org/web/20200729112732/http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/listadonor/11" Bolivia,BOL,20200501,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"From 1 May, the Bolivian authorities urge those showing symptoms, such as coughing, to wear facing coverings in public Web link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200824092000/https://minsalud.gob.bo/images/Descarga/covid19/GUIA_COVID-19_COMPLETA_MAYO.pdf" Bolivia,BOL,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. " Bolivia,BOL,20200601,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From 1 June, face coverings are made mandatory in all public spaces and activities. Web Link: http://archive.vn/bRUvq" Bolivia,BOL,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Recoded from '0,' contact tracing found as far back as June 2 http://web.archive.org/web/20201001100009/https://www.facebook.com/boliviartp/videos/544159612925561/" Bolivia,BOL,20200609,E1: Income support,1,1,"Cannot find any indication that this has changed. " Bolivia,BOL,20200609,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Bolivia is known to have one of the lowest testing rates http://archive.vn/wip/LoEEJ" Bolivia,BOL,20200630,C1: School closing,3,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200713165811/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bolivia,BOL,20200630,E1: Income support,1,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200713171131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bolivia,BOL,20200630,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200713175548/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/" Bolivia,BOL,20200630,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current, as indicated by testing reports http://web.archive.org/web/20200713175548/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/" Bolivia,BOL,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Policies appear to have ended in June https://web.archive.org/web/20200707232710/http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1247-gobierno-beneficia-a-casi-7-millones-de-ciudadanos-con-medidas-economicas-para-contrarrestar-el-impacto-del-coronavirus" Bolivia,BOL,20200723,C1: School closing,3,1,"Remains unchanged. See the UNESCO website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723140302/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bolivia,BOL,20200723,E1: Income support,1,1,"Remains unchanged." Bolivia,BOL,20200723,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Remains unchanged." Bolivia,BOL,20200723,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Remains unchanged." Bolivia,BOL,20200727,E1: Income support,1,1,"On 27 July, the Government of Bolivia issued the decree 4301, declaring the state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decree is focused primarily on providing emergency resources and funds to the Government (e.g., direct money lending from the Central Bank) to manage the spread of the virus. Changes in the E indicators may take place in the upcoming days/weeks. Official decree: http://archive.fo/MnIyE News coverage: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803132200/https://www.opinion.com.bo/articulo/pais/decreto-gobierno-declara-calamidad-publica-activar-credito-bcb/20200727180000779638.html" Bolivia,BOL,20200727,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"On 27 July, the Government of Bolivia issued the decree 4301, declaring the state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decree is focused primarily on providing emergency resources and funds to the Government (e.g., direct money lending from the Central Bank) to manage the spread of the virus. Changes in the E indicators may take place in the upcoming days/weeks. Official decree: http://archive.fo/MnIyE News coverage: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803132200/https://www.opinion.com.bo/articulo/pais/decreto-gobierno-declara-calamidad-publica-activar-credito-bcb/20200727180000779638.html" Bolivia,BOL,20200814,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the US embassy website, the Bolivian government announced an extension of national quarantine measures through August 31, 2020, all scholastic activities remain suspended. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824041522/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bolivia,BOL,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of 1 September, schools remain closed indefinitely." Bolivia,BOL,20200901,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Additional evidence of limited contact tracing in place, recoded from '0' http://web.archive.org/web/20201001095907/https://vea.global/covid-19-el-rastreo-de-contactos/" Bolivia,BOL,20200911,C1: School closing,3,1,"From 1-30 September, the following restrictions are maintained: suspension of in-person classes, and public events (cultural, sports, holidays and political). In addition, people and vehicle mobility is limited from Monday to Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921214751/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/4559-bolivia-iniciara-en-septiembre-la-transicion-hacia-la-fase-pos-confinamiento-y-de-vigilancia-comunitaria" Bolivia,BOL,20200911,E1: Income support,1,1,"No recent policy changes found" Bolivia,BOL,20200911,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No recent policy changes found" Bolivia,BOL,20200911,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Data and recommendations on COVID-19 regularly updated in the Ministry of Health's website. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921215240/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/" Bolivia,BOL,20200911,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No recent policy changes found" Bolivia,BOL,20200911,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No recent policy changes found" Bolivia,BOL,20200921,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20201001101019/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bolivia,BOL,20200921,E1: Income support,1,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20201001094022/https://www.boliviasegura.gob.bo/" Bolivia,BOL,20200921,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201001093846/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/" Bolivia,BOL,20200921,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20201001093846/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/" Bolivia,BOL,20200921,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy found " Bolivia,BOL,20201001,C1: School closing,3,1,"There has been no change in policy" Bolivia,BOL,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Bolivia's Ministry of Health releases a newsletter about the Ministry's actions against COVID-19 and important public health information regarding the virus. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012232430/https://twitter.com/MinSaludBolivia/status/1315795462964772864" Bolivia,BOL,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health publishes Week 27 of the newsletter regarding the government's recent efforts against the pandemic and other important public health information. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019225112/https://twitter.com/MinSaludBolivia/status/1318323681374965760" Bolivia,BOL,20201025,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health continues to post daily updates in Covid cases across the country. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201025015039/https://twitter.com/MinSaludBolivia/status/1320180825598627840" Bolivia,BOL,20201026,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health releases another newsletter regarding the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic and discusses important public health informtaion. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026232218/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/images/Descarga/covid19/BOLETIN_semana_28_digital.pdf" Bolivia,BOL,20201027,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105165821/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/4559-bolivia-iniciara-en-septiembre-la-transicion-hacia-la-fase-pos-confinamiento-y-de-vigilancia-comunitaria" Bolivia,BOL,20201027,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy - /web/20201105173443/https://www.boliviasegura.gob.bo/noticias.php" Bolivia,BOL,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates: /web/20201105174841/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/centro-de-prensa/notas-de-prensa" Bolivia,BOL,20201027,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing can be requested: /web/20201105172842/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bolivia,BOL,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change found: web/20201105180118/https://vea.global/covid-19-el-rastreo-de-contactos/" Bolivia,BOL,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates: /web/20201105174841/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/centro-de-prensa/notas-de-prensa" Bolivia,BOL,20201106,C1: School closing,3,1,"No update: /web/20201113163911/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bolivia,BOL,20201106,E1: Income support,1,1,"No update: /web/20201113164732/https://www.boliviasegura.gob.bo/noticias.php" Bolivia,BOL,20201106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No update: /web/20201113164954/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/centro-de-prensa/notas-de-prensa?start=30" Bolivia,BOL,20201106,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No update: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113164210/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bolivia,BOL,20201106,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No update: /web/20201113165145/https://vea.global/covid-19-el-rastreo-de-contactos/" Bolivia,BOL,20201106,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No update: /web/20201113164954/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/centro-de-prensa/notas-de-prensa?start=30" Bolivia,BOL,20201114,C1: School closing,3,1,"No update: /web/20201119161008/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bolivia,BOL,20201114,E1: Income support,1,1,"No update: /web/20201119162707/https://www.boliviasegura.gob.bo/noticias.php" Bolivia,BOL,20201114,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No update: /web/20201119163047/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/centro-de-prensa/notas-de-prensa" Bolivia,BOL,20201114,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No update: /web/20201119163816/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bolivia,BOL,20201114,H3: Contact tracing,,,"no update: /web/20201119165535/https://vea.global/category/bolivia/" Bolivia,BOL,20201114,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Fines for non-compliance vary by municipality. Masks are required in the whole country; however, there is no established penalty for not wearing one. /web/20201119163816/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bolivia,BOL,20201120,C1: School closing,3,1,"No update: /web/20201127173330/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bolivia,BOL,20201120,E1: Income support,1,1,"/web/20201127174304/https://www.boliviasegura.gob.bo/reactivacioneconomica.php" Bolivia,BOL,20201120,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Minister of Health and Sports, Edgar Pozo, announced today that his firm will be directing a plan aimed at strengthening prevention, diagnosis and treatment actions against COVID-19 in the face of the possibility of a second wave of contagions in Bolivia. ""Let's start with an important campaign of promotion (of health), of education to the population (...). This is a disease that kills, we must defend ourselves and, if a second wave comes, the population has to be absolutely aware of what it is facing,"" he said. /web/20201127174503/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/4994-salud-encaminara-un-plan-de-prevencion-diagnostico-y-tratamiento-contra-la-covid-19 " Bolivia,BOL,20201120,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Covid-19 Testing: The designated government agency regulating COVID-19 testing in Bolivia is the Servicio Departamental de Salud (SEDES). There are 9 branches of SEDES in the 9 Departments of Bolivia. First step is to contact SEDES for evaluation at 800-10-2930. The two available tests are the Quick Test and the CRP test. The test can be done through SEDES or at a private Hospital or Lab. In either case, the price for the Quick Test averages in: US$ 50.00 and the CRP test price averages in: US$ 135. The costs of the test are paid in full by the patient. /web/20201127173622/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bolivia,BOL,20201120,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No update: /web/20201127175129/https://vea.global/category/bolivia/" Bolivia,BOL,20201120,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Fines for non-compliance vary by municipality. Masks are required in the whole country; however, there is no established penalty for not wearing one. /web/20201127173622/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bolivia,BOL,20201128,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change http://web.archive.org/web/20201207172414/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Bolivia,BOL,20201128,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change" Bolivia,BOL,20201128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued recommendation of the wearing of facemasks in public places and social distancing measures https://web.archive.org/web/20201207185626/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bolivia,BOL,20201128,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Designated government agency regulating testing in Bolivia ,Servico Departmental de Salud (SEDES) - Quick and CRP test available through SEDES or provate hospital or lab, though costs of both are to be paid in full by the patient. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207185626/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ However, talks are ongoing with the Ministers of Health of Mercosur and Associated States highlighting the importance of equitable access to vaccine so that through the COVAX mechanism, equity in access is the same as other countries, eliminating the problem and equality https://web.archive.org/web/20201207190407/https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/5026-acceso-vacunas-mercosur " Bolivia,BOL,20201128,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change " Bolivia,BOL,20201128,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Facemasks in public places mandatory"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207185626/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bolivia,BOL,20201201,C1: School closing,3,1,"Until Nov 30th, face-to-face classes were prohibited, but new measures regarding educational activities are expected. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207184300/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bolivia,BOL,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restrictions on working hours have been lifted and commercial activities are permitted to operate on continuous basis., providing COVID safety measures enforced. Departmental and municipal governments to determine commercial activity and other services not governed by national decree and may add restrictions by local conditions " Bolivia,BOL,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Bolivia begin new phase of social reopening as of the 1st Dec with the reactivation of cultural, sports, recreational and religious activities, according to published Supreme Decree 4404. Whilst the risk of COVID-19 persists, the decision made to recover economic and social activities by more than 95% - though reopening of sectors will be gradual and will occur under recommended biosafety protocols https://web.archive.org/web/20201218110701/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-11/30/c_139551639.htm" Bolivia,BOL,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Suspension of restrictions http://web.archive.org/web/20201207174911/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bolivia,BOL,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Public transport is operating, though social distancing and the use of masks in public vehicles places remains obligatory"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201207174911/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Bolivia,BOL,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"COVID restrictions suspended, though biosafety measures advised https://web.archive.org/web/20201218104825/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bolivia,BOL,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No internal movement restrictions, no curfew and no restriction on intercity or interstate travel, but recommended against to stop the spread of the virus https://web.archive.org/web/20201218104825/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bolivia,BOL,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Air borders open and commercial flights are permitted to operate. Returning Bolivian citizens and list of others such as diplomats, international organisations and drivers of international goods and cargo permitted to return with no enforced quarantine providing they submit valid certification of negative COVID-19 PCR test prior to flight. But US citizens are not required to quarantine. Screening procedures in place at airports and ports of entry (ie, temperature checking) and this with a fever or temperature over 38 degrees Celsius referred for medical evaluation https://web.archive.org/web/20201218104825/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bolivia,BOL,20201208,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain suspended https://web.archive.org/web/20201218104825/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201218105456/https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/santiago/covid-19-education-alc/monitoring " Bolivia,BOL,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Restrictions suspended, no specified value specified - though public health safety measures remain (ie. wearing of masks and social distancing) https://web.archive.org/web/20201218104825/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bolivia,BOL,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport operating with social distancing and use of masks in public vehicles and places obligatory https://web.archive.org/web/20201218104825/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bolivia,BOL,20201208,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201218113129/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bolivia,BOL,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public health campaign across traditional and social media platforms, though typically suggested by WHO, some governmental suggestions (ie. use of chlorine dioxide) inappropriate https://web.archive.org/web/20201218120421/https://twitter.com/OPSOMSBolivia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1332054770199257089%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fbolivia-minister-says-toxic-mms-bleach-for-covid-19-2020-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20201218115954/https://www.paho.org/es/bolivia " Bolivia,BOL,20201208,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201218104825/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Bolivia,BOL,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change" Bolivia,BOL,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Required in all public places https://web.archive.org/web/20201218104825/https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Brazil,BRA,20200123,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 23 January the Brazilian Ministry of Health said the country is prepared to test suspect cases of coronavirus. Cases are considered suspect if the person has symptoms and has travelled to a country with community transmission in the past 14 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521090350/https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46219-brasil-prepara-rede-de-saude-para-novo-coronavirus " Brazil,BRA,20200129,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Ministry of Health begins daily briefings about the coronavirus situation in Brazil, urging caution https://web.archive.org/web/20200308151412/https://saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46245-saude-passa-a-atualizar-diariamente-situacao-do-novo-coronavirus" Brazil,BRA,20200302,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health launches an app to inform the population about Covid-19, including recommendations about symptoms and measures to prevent contamination. Link: https://www.gov.br/pt-br/apps/coronavirus-sus" Brazil,BRA,20200302,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"The contingency plan in Rio de Janeiro recommended the use of facial coverings to prevent coronavirus for health professionals who care for patients with suspected coronavirus and for these patients. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001124014/http://coronavirus.rj.gov.br/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/02.03-Plano-de-Resposta-de-Coronavi%CC%81rus.pdf" Brazil,BRA,20200312,C1: School closing,3,0,"Federal District suspends all classes in schools and universities, initially until March 30, but then until April 5. Link: https://www.agenciabrasilia.df.gov.br/2020/03/12/gdf-inclui-medidas-preventivas-no-decreto-de-combate-ao-coronavirus/ and https://www.agenciabrasilia.df.gov.br/2020/03/19/decreto-prorroga-fechamento-de-escolas-e-estabelecimentos-comerciais/" Brazil,BRA,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Federal District cancells all events with an audience of more than 100 people. Link: https://www.agenciabrasilia.df.gov.br/2020/03/12/gdf-inclui-medidas-preventivas-no-decreto-de-combate-ao-coronavirus/" Brazil,BRA,20200312,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health recommends all bodies of the public administration to run information campaigns to warm about the risks of coronavirus. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615212410/http://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/instrucao-normativa-n-19-de-12-de-marco-de-2020-247802008" Brazil,BRA,20200313,C1: School closing,3,0,"State of Goias suspends classes until April 4: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19" Brazil,BRA,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Ministry of Health recommends that in areas where there are records of community transmission people should avoid commuting and work from home when possible. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615101635/https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46540-saude-anuncia-orientacoes-para-evitar-a-disseminacao-do-coronavirus Rio de Janeiro recommends home office. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615101924/https://prefeitura.rio/cidade/coronavirus-prefeitura-anuncia-medidas-de-prevencao-na-cidade-contra-a-doenca/" Brazil,BRA,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"State of São Paulo cancels all publich events with an audience of more than 500 people, and recommends private events to be cancelled as well. Link://g1.globo.com/sp/sao-paulo/noticia/2020/03/13/prefeitura-de-sao-paulo-cancela-todos-os-eventos-de-massa-apos-casos-de-coronavirus.ghtml" Brazil,BRA,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Ministry of Health recommends that in areas with community transmission people should avoid leaving their houses and work from home when possible: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426083651/https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46540-saude-anuncia-orientacoes-para-evitar-a-disseminacao-do-coronavirus" Brazil,BRA,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Ministry of Health announces that each local government will adopt their own strategy to try to contain the spread of the virus, as they are in different stages of the contamination Link: https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46540-saude-anuncia-orientacoes-para-evitar-a-disseminacao-do-coronavirus" Brazil,BRA,20200313,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Ministry of Health recommends all international travelers arriving in Brazil to stay home for at least 7 days Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200402150428/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/covid-19-saiba-diferenca-entre-quarentena-e-isolamento" Brazil,BRA,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Digital campaign from Ministry of Health to download - https://web.archive.org/web/20200615212703/https://www.conasems.org.br/coronavirus-baixe-o-material-de-campanha-disponibilizado-pelo-ministerio-da-saude/" Brazil,BRA,20200314,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"State of Pernambuco prohibits gatherings of more than 500 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426083107/https://jc.ne10.uol.com.br/pernambuco/2020/03/5602271-governo-de-pernambuco-proibe-eventos-acima-de-500-pessoas-por-conta-do-coronavirus.html" Brazil,BRA,20200314,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Screening starts in Brazil's international airport: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402150707/https://www.agenciabrasilia.df.gov.br/2020/03/13/medicao-de-temperatura-por-infravermelho-chega-ao-aeroporto-jk/" Brazil,BRA,20200315,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Brazil has not developed any tools for contact tracing yet. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615213048/https://brasil.elpais.com/opiniao/2020-03-31/lento-e-sem-testes-brasil-escolhe-a-roleta-russa-do-coronavirus.html" Brazil,BRA,20200316,C1: School closing,3,0,"State schools close in the city of Rio de Janeiro Link: http://prefeitura.rio/cidade/coronavirus-prefeitura-anuncia-medidas-de-prevencao-na-cidade-contra-a-doenca/ State schools to gradually close in the state of São Paulo. Link: https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/spnoticias/saiba-quais-as-medidas-do-governo-de-sp-para-o-combate-ao-coronavirus/" Brazil,BRA,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"City of Rio de Janeiro cancels all public events that would gather a large number of people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615193309/http://prefeitura.rio/cidade/cidade-do-rio-entra-em-estagio-de-atencao-devido-a-medidas-de-prevencao-ao-novo-coronavirus/ City of São Paulo will no longer allow public events with over 250 people: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615193515/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/prefeitura-de-sao-paulo-cancela-eventos-com-mais-de-250-pessoas" Brazil,BRA,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"City of São Paulo canceled all events (public and private) with more than 250 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426082944/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/prefeitura-de-sao-paulo-cancela-eventos-com-mais-de-250-pessoas" Brazil,BRA,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"State of Rio de Janeiro recommends people not to go to the beach. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195417/https://www.legisweb.com.br/legislacao/?id=391093 City of Rio de Janeiro recommends people with health conditions to stay home. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195528/http://prefeitura.rio/cidade/coronavirus-prefeitura-anuncia-medidas-de-prevencao-na-cidade-contra-a-doenca/" Brazil,BRA,20200317,C1: School closing,3,0,"All state and private schools in the state of Rio de Janeiro should close from March 19: https://www.legisweb.com.br/legislacao/?id=391093" Brazil,BRA,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"17 march - State of Goias closes non-essential businesses: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19 State of Rio de Janeiro recommends that civil servants work from home (Decree No. 46973/2020) Link: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/coronavirus-rio-de-janeiro-decreta-situacao-de-emergencia City of São Paulo recommends all civil servants who are pregnant, over 60 years old, or with underlying health conditions to work from home Link: http://www.capital.sp.gov.br/noticia/prefeitura-de-sao-paulo-declara-situacao-de-emergencia-com-medidas-para-evitar-disseminacao-do-coronavirus" Brazil,BRA,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"State of Rio de Janeiro declares a state of emergency and suspends all public events and activities with public for 15 days (Decree No. 46973/2020). It also recommends the closure of gyms and the restriction in the service of pubs and restaurants to 30% of their capacity. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615193700/https://www.legisweb.com.br/legislacao/?id=391093 and https://web.archive.org/web/20200615193748/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/coronavirus-rio-de-janeiro-decreta-situacao-de-emergencia" Brazil,BRA,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Since March 17, transport between the state of Rio de Janeiro and all other states with confirmed cases of coronavirus: /web/20200425161648/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/witzel-prorroga-por-mais-15-dias-o-isolamento-social-no-rio-de-janeiro" Brazil,BRA,20200317,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government announced the reduction of interest rates for the loans taken by retired people and the reduction in the rate for purchases by card. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507031734/https://www.gov.br/economia/pt-br/centrais-de-conteudo/publicacoes/boletins/covid-19/timeline/marco/17-de-marco-de-2020" Brazil,BRA,20200318,C1: School closing,3,0,"In MG, the state government closed state public schools indefinitely. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201045010/http://www.agenciaminas.mg.gov.br/noticia/rede-estadual-tem-calendario-de-aulas-alterado-como-medida-preventiva-contra-o-coronavirus" Brazil,BRA,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"State of Pernambuco prohibits all events with more than 50 people: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.folhape.com.br/politica/politica/pernambuco/2020/03/18/BLG,14965,7,1168,POLITICA,2419-GOVERNADOR-ANUNCIA-MEDIDAS-MAIS-RIGOROSAS-COMBATE-COVID.aspx" Brazil,BRA,20200318,C8: International travel controls,2,,"There is only a partial ban, applied only to foreigners coming from Venezuela. Ministry of Justice prohibits people coming from Venezuela to enter Brazil Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402151901/https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/coronavirus-entrada-de-venezuelanos-no-brasil-esta-suspensa-temporariamente" Brazil,BRA,20200318,H2: Testing policy,1,,"All states in Brazil are now capacitated to conducted tests. But based on the news there is still limited availability and only patients that are hospitalised are being tested. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521101337/https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46555-todos-os-laboratorios-publicos-do-pais-podem-realizar-exame-para-coronavirus" Brazil,BRA,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Federal District closes all bars, restaurants, and non-essential businesses until April 5: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19" Brazil,BRA,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"State of Minas Gerais cancells all events with more than 30 people: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615193904/https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/gerais/2020/03/19/interna_gerais,1130573/minas-restringe-circulacao-pessoas-intensifica-acoes-coronavirus.shtml" Brazil,BRA,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"State of Minas Gerais cancels all gatherings with more than 30 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426082727/https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/gerais/2020/03/19/interna_gerais,1130573/minas-restringe-circulacao-pessoas-intensifica-acoes-coronavirus.shtml" Brazil,BRA,20200319,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Official source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195211/http://www.agenciarmbh.mg.gov.br/governador-anuncia-novo-pacote-de-medidas-contra-pandemia-do-covid-19/" Brazil,BRA,20200319,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ministry of Justice closes the Brazilian border with 8 other countries: Argentina, Bolívia, Colômbia, Paraguai, Peru, Suriname, Guiana e Guiana Francesa Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402152549/https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/coronavirus-portaria-restringe-entrada-de-estrangeiros-de-oito-paises-no-brasil" Brazil,BRA,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The mayor of the City of São Paulo closes all pubs and restaurants and recommends people to stay home. Link: http://www.capital.sp.gov.br/noticia/prefeitura-interrompe-funcionamento-de-estabelecimentos-comerciais" Brazil,BRA,20200320,C8: International travel controls,3,," Brazil suspends for 30 days the entry of foreigners flying from China, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, UK, Northern Irland, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korean e de EU Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402152812/https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/portaria-conjunta-restringe-entrada-de-estrangeiros-de-alguns-paises-por-via-aerea" Brazil,BRA,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"State of Espirito Santo closes all non-essential business for 15 days from March 21" Brazil,BRA,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"State of Pernambuco prohibits all gatherings with more than 10 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426082619/https://jc.ne10.uol.com.br/pernambuco/2020/03/5603255-governo-de-pernambuco-proibe-eventos-com-mais-de-10-pessoas-para-tentar-conter-coronavirus.html" Brazil,BRA,20200321,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"State of Rio de Janeiro prohibits the circulation of intercity buses connecting Rio City to the greater Metropolitan area, as well as prohibiting arrivals and departures of domestic flights and restricting the circulation of ferries and trains (Decree No. 46980/2020) Link: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/geral/noticia/2020-03/governo-do-rio-de-janeiro-regulamentara-servicos-de-transporte UK Foreign Travel Advice: Brazil https://web.archive.org/web/20200403070409/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus On 21 March, Rio closed all beaches, parks, shopping centres, cinemas and gyms. Many bars and restaurants are also closed or providing take away services only. Intercity buses are also suspended and access to the metro is for key workers only." Brazil,BRA,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Brazilian government publishes list of 'essencial services' which could not be suspended during the Covid-19 crisis. Link: http://www4.planalto.gov.br/legislacao/imagens/servicos-essenciais-covid-19" Brazil,BRA,20200322,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Mask for workers in fruit and vegetable fairs in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul. http://archive.today/2020.09.24-094441/http://www.dourados.ms.gov.br/index.php/decreto-no-2480-amplia-e-consolida-medidas-para-enfrentamento-da-situacao-de-emergencia-decorrente-da-pandemia-do-coronavirus-covid-19-no-municipio-de-dourados/" Brazil,BRA,20200323,C1: School closing,3,0,"All estate schools in the state of São Paulo are closed. Link: https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/spnoticias/saiba-quais-as-medidas-do-governo-de-sp-para-o-combate-ao-coronavirus/ Private and state school in the state of Espirito Santo are closed. Link: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19 State of Mato Grosso anticpates the beginning of school break: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19" Brazil,BRA,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The City of Porto Alegre told all non-essential shops and industries to close their doors. Link: https://www2.portoalegre.rs.gov.br/portal_pmpa_novo/default.php?p_noticia=999208905&PREVISAO+DE+PAUTAS:+QUARTA-FEIRA,+25+DE+MARCO Public servants in Minas Gerais are told to work from home from March 23: https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/gerais/2020/03/19/interna_gerais,1130573/minas-restringe-circulacao-pessoas-intensifica-acoes-coronavirus.shtml" Brazil,BRA,20200323,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"City of Porto Alegre reduces in 10-50% the circulation of buses. Link: http://www2.portoalegre.rs.gov.br/portal_pmpa_novo/default.php?p_noticia=999208845&PREFEITURA+AMPLIA+RESTRICAO+PARA+TRANSPORTE+PUBLICO+E+PRIVADO" Brazil,BRA,20200323,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Brazil suspends the entry of foreigners coming from Uruguay Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402153021/https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/entrada-de-estrangeiros-provenientes-do-uruguai-esta-suspensa-temporariamente Some airports are running screenings Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200330003302/https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/brasil-52059042" Brazil,BRA,20200323,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Decree nº 334/2020 > Mandatory mask use for professionals at the reception of health services in the city of Londrina in the Parana region; https://web.archive.org/web/20201009132318/http://www.londrina.pr.gov.br/images/stories/jornalOficial/Jornal-4023-Exta-Assinado-pdf.pdf" Brazil,BRA,20200324,C1: School closing,3,0,"No federal policy on school closure, but most schools in Brazil remain closed due to measues adopted by state governors and mayors" Brazil,BRA,20200324,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"City of Rio de Janeiro suspends some bus lines. Ferries and trains can only be used by essential workers: https://oglobo.globo.com/rio/coronavirus-novo-decreto-de-crivella-comeca-valer-nesta-terca-veja-que-muda-no-rio-24324051" Brazil,BRA,20200324,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Brazil suspends the entry of foreigners flying from several countries: China, EU, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, UK, Northern Irland, Australia, Iran, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea https://web.archive.org/web/20200402153255/https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/portaria-atualiza-restricoes-para-entrada-de-estrangeiros-no-pais-por-via-aerea https://web.archive.org/web/20200402200736/http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=23%2F03%2F2020&jornal=602&pagina=1 " Brazil,BRA,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"State of Mato Grosso closes all non-essential businesses: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19" Brazil,BRA,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In 22 states of Brazil, there is some type of restriction on internal movement in place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426083425/https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/agencia-estado/2020/03/26/medidas-de-restricao-de-trafego-ja-atingem-22-estados-brasileiros.htm" Brazil,BRA,20200326,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Brazil prohibts the entry of foreigners of all nationalities throught its ports (by ship, boat etc) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402202103/https://www.novo.justica.gov.br/news/portaria-restringe-a-entrada-de-estrangeiros-pelos-portos-brasileiros" Brazil,BRA,20200326,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health launches WhatsApp channel to answer questions related to Covid-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615212237/https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46607-ministerio-da-saude-lanca-canal-para-atender-populacao-no-whatsapp" Brazil,BRA,20200327,C1: School closing,3,0,"UNESCO tracker shows that schools are closed country-wide in Brazil, but there is no national policy, all states have adopted their own measures Link: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Brazil,BRA,20200327,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Brazil prohibits foreigners from all nationalities from entering the country Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428081413/https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/cotidiano/2020/03/governo-brasileiro-fecha-fronteiras-aereas-a-estrangeiros-de-todas-as-nacionalidades.shtml" Brazil,BRA,20200328,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19 May states have restricted public transport functioning. There is no general recommendations from the federal government though. " Brazil,BRA,20200329,C1: School closing,3,0,"There is no policy at the national level, but schools across all 27 states in Brazil are registered as closed due to policies implemented by local governments. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426083951/https://www.poder360.com.br/coronavirus/brasil-parado-saiba-o-que-esta-fechado-em-cada-unidade-da-federacao/" Brazil,BRA,20200329,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615194210/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19 Public events are suspended in most states of the country, but there is no recommendation especifically from the federal government. " Brazil,BRA,20200329,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://twitter.com/minsaude The Ministry of Health in Brazil has been making national campaigns by social medias, televisions and radio. " Brazil,BRA,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-03/veja-medidas-que-cada-estado-esta-adotando-para-combater-covid-19 Many states are requiring home office when possible , with few exceptions. " Brazil,BRA,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government announced the postponement of the payment of personal income taxes from 30 April to 30 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507032932/http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=01%2F04%2F2020&jornal=603&pagina=4&totalArquivos=4 " Brazil,BRA,20200401,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 1 April, the Federal Government launched the ""TeleSUS"" aiming to inform and diagnose the population. It provides information and offers remote medical consultation through an app, a chat on the Health Ministery website, or a phone call. In the latter, through automatic phone calls to the population, the government tracks people with symptoms or who had contact with the virus. 4,8 million people had received a phone call by 19 April. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20200731003404/https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46734-teleatendimento-mais-de-2-milhoes-de-pessoas-ja-utilizaram-os-servicos-do-telesus https://web.archive.org/web/20200731003457/https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/colunas/viniciustorres/2020/04/como-vai-ser-o-primeiro-programa-nacional-de-caca-ao-coronavirus.shtml" Brazil,BRA,20200402,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government launched a 600 Reais monthly support for those workers who do not receive any other support from the government. That is informal workers, unemployed, micro-entrepreneurs, individual contributors, etc. This support is less than 50% a median salary of 10.900 Reais (https://web.archive.org/web/20200507022137/http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=30&loctype=1) Bill published in the official newspaper: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507021930/https://legis.senado.leg.br/norma/32045742/publicacao/32050248 On the same day, the government approved provisional measure number 936, to institute the Emergency Program for the Maintainance of Employment and Income that applies to formal workers whose work schedule has been reduced or have been temporary suspended due to the pandemic. On this second case, the support can be larger than 50% of the median income because it is a percentage of the salary. Official publication of provisionary measure: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507025546/http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2019-2022/2020/mpv/mpv936.htm" Brazil,BRA,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In the state of São Paulo, people were not allowed to travel during the Easter holiday and stay home: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426083302/https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/spnoticias/saiba-quais-as-medidas-do-governo-de-sp-para-o-combate-ao-coronavirus-2/" Brazil,BRA,20200408,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"In the period from April 1 to June 30 the Government applied the following discounts on electricity payments: I - for the portion of electricity consumption less than or equal to 220 kWh / month, the discount will be 100% (one hundred percent) II - for the portion of electricity consumption greater than 220 (two hundred and twenty) kWh / month, there will be no discount. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716190540/http://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/medida-provisoria-n-950-de-8-de-abril-de-2020-251768271" Brazil,BRA,20200409,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"https://g1.globo.com/df/distrito-federal/noticia/2020/04/09/coronavirus-ibaneis-decreta-reabertura-de-lojas-de-moveis-eletroeletronicos-e-sistema-s.ghtml Due to recommendations from the Presidency, some governors are easing the lockdown and allowing some areas to re-open. However, most states keep schools, most stores, public events and public transportation restrictions. https://g1.globo.com/df/distrito-federal/noticia/2020/04/01/coronavirus-ibaneis-mantem-aulas-suspensas-ate-31-de-maio-eventos-e-comercio-ficam-restritos-ate-3-de-maio.ghtml" Brazil,BRA,20200410,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Rio maintains restrictions on travel between cities Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426081727/https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2020/04/10/decisao-da-justica-do-rj-mantem-a-restricao-de-circulacao-de-veiculos-no-estado.ghtml" Brazil,BRA,20200411,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Decree nº 457/2020 > Makes the barrier masks use mandatory for citizens who are away from their homes during the emergency period from Covid 19 in Londrina, Parana region. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009134247/http://www.londrina.pr.gov.br/images/stories/jornalOficial/Jornal-4041-Assinado-Pdf.pdf" Brazil,BRA,20200415,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"https://globoplay.globo.com/v/8493263/ https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/04/16/decisao-do-stf-sobre-isolamento-de-estados-e-municipios-repercute-no-senado Even though the Presidency in Brazil is recommending states and cities to re-open stores and other economic activities, the Supreme Court of Brazil decided states and cities have the autonomy concerning the measures against COVID-19 in their respective territory. Some states, like Rio de Janeiro and Distrito Federal required the re-opening of stores and other services. Other states and cities, like Paraíba, Acre, Amapá and Salavdor, however, are keeping isolation measure for more 15 days, as indicated in the links above. In some states the use of mask in public will be required. " Brazil,BRA,20200415,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200615194450/https://globoplay.globo.com/v/8493263/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200615194536/https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/04/16/decisao-do-stf-sobre-isolamento-de-estados-e-municipios-repercute-no-senado Even though the Presidency in Brazil is recommending states and cities to re-open stores and other economic activities, the Supreme Court of Brazil decided states and cities have the autonomy concerning the measures against COVID-19 in their respective territory. Some states, like Rio de Janeiro and Distrito Federal required the re-opening of stores and other services. Other states and cities, like Paraíba, Acre, Amapá and Salavdor, however, are keeping isolation measure for more 15 days, as indicated in the links above. In some states the use of mask in public will be required. " Brazil,BRA,20200415,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://globoplay.globo.com/v/8493263/ https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/04/16/decisao-do-stf-sobre-isolamento-de-estados-e-municipios-repercute-no-senado Even though the Presidency in Brazil is recommending states and cities to re-open stores and other economic activities, the Supreme Court of Brazil decided states and cities have the autonomy concerning the measures against COVID-19 in their respective territory. Some states, like Rio de Janeiro and Distrito Federal required the re-opening of stores and other services. Other states and cities, like Paraíba, Acre, Amapá and Salavdor, however, are keeping isolation measure for more 15 days, as indicated in the links above. In some states the use of mask in public will be required. " Brazil,BRA,20200415,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official social media pages from the Ministry of Health, official government websites and press conferences update everyday the informations about COVID-19 in Brazil. These sources give the number of cases, number of deaths, the investments and inform the population about prevention. https://twitter.com/minsaude " Brazil,BRA,20200415,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"The state government in Acre determined that citizens of Rio Branco must wear masks at all times outside the home. There are no specifications on what kind of maks should be worn. /web/20201001184701/https://g1.globo.com/ac/acre/noticia/2020/04/17/no-ac-governo-decide-prorrogar-isolamento-social-e-determina-uso-de-mascaras.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200417,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The governor of Sao Paulo extends the closure of all but essential business in all 645 municipalities of the state until May 10 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426081633/https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/noticias-coronavirus/governo-de-sao-paulo-prorroga-quarentena-ate-dia-10-de-maio/" Brazil,BRA,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"State of Sao Paulo prolongs social distancing measures until May 10, which includes cancelling all public events Link to original decree: https://web.archive.org//web/20200425170603/https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/decreto-64864.pdf" Brazil,BRA,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"The state government in Goias issued a decree requiring the use of masks at all times outside the home. The recommendations are that citizens wear homemade masks in accordance with the standards set by the national ministry of health. https://web.archive.org//web/20200917015208/https://www.goias.gov.br/servico/97-pandemia/121340-e-para-a-protecao-de-voces-garante-caiado-sobre-uso-obrigatorio-de-mascara.html " Brazil,BRA,20200423,C1: School closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425104257/https://pt.unesco.org/fieldoffice/brasilia/expertise/covid-19 " Brazil,BRA,20200423,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://www.instagram.com/minsaude/" Brazil,BRA,20200426,C1: School closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425104257/https://pt.unesco.org/fieldoffice/brasilia/expertise/covid-19" Brazil,BRA,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Quarantine and measures regarding gatherings are determined by each state. For example, Pernambuco has limited gatherings to less than 10 persons, Santa Catarina to less than 100 people in a closed space. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509113532/https://jc.ne10.uol.com.br/pernambuco/2020/03/5603255-governo-de-pernambuco-proibe-eventos-com-mais-de-10-pessoas-para-tentar-conter-coronavirus.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200509113811/https://www.sc.gov.br/noticias/temas/coronavirus/coronavirus-em-sc-governo-restringe-eventos-e-suspende-visitas-nos-presidios-e-aulas https://web.archive.org/web/20200509101524/http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/portaria-n-356-de-11-de-marco-de-2020-247538346https://web.archive.org/web/20200509103409/https://g1.globo.com/sp/sao-paulo/noticia/2020/03/13/prefeitura-de-sao-paulo-cancela-todos-os-eventos-de-massa-apos-casos-de-coronavirus.ghtml" Brazil,BRA,20200426,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Instagram and Facebook websites could be archived. Both contain posts with information and recommendations. https://www.instagram.com/minsaude/ https://www.facebook.com/minsaude" Brazil,BRA,20200428,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Restriction of foreigners entering the country, by air and by land. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508182121/http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/portaria-n-204-de-29-de-abril-de-2020-254499736 https://web.archive.org/web/20200508182252/http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/portaria-interministerial-n-203-de-28-de-abril-de-2020-254282950" Brazil,BRA,20200428,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"On April 28, a decree signed by the Paran State Governor determined across the state (including Curitiba) use facial coverings at all times outside the home, for all people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200909182842/https://www.legislacao.pr.gov.br/legislacao/pesquisarAto.do?action=exibir&codAto=234115&indice=1&totalRegistros=23&dt=9.8.2020.15.28.4.416 " Brazil,BRA,20200429,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Although the President issued a decree adding interstate and international passenger transit and transportation to the list of essential activities, the new measures “do not remove the competence or the taking of normative and administrative measures by the States, the Federal District or the Municipalities, within the scope of their powers and their respective territories, for the purposes of the provisions of art. 3 of Law No. 13,979, of 2020 “. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511080012/http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/decreto-n-10.329-de-28-de-abril-de-2020-254430286 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511080022/https://estradas.com.br/bolsonaro-amplia-servicos-essenciais-e-inclui-transporte-de-cargas-e-de-passageiros/ In a number of states, interstate circulation is still restricted. See Art.4, VIII. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511074027/https://www.legisweb.com.br/legislacao/?id=392949 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511072744/https://diariodotransporte.com.br/2020/04/13/sergio-moro-critica-restricoes-a-transportes-interestaduais-por-decretos-de-governadores/ " Brazil,BRA,20200430,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"In Sao Paulo, taxi and bus drivers and passengers are required to wear masks. https://web.archive.org/save/http://diariooficial.imprensaoficial.com.br/nav_cidade/index.asp?c=1&e=20200430&p=1&clipID=768e6d0d2021dbff1d3eac098d5f35c0" Brazil,BRA,20200430,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"From April 30 on, mask use was mandatory in all public spaces, streets, establishments and transportation in the federal district. As late as September 3rd, not only the Decree was still valid, but was reinforced to clearly state that masks should be used even common areas in residential and commercial lots and as long as the pandemic was active in the State. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915004756/http://www.sinj.df.gov.br/sinj/Norma/b7e515eba350474d85dfebff90fdac1d/Decreto_40648_23_04_2020.html " Brazil,BRA,20200501,C1: School closing,3,0,"A number of schools are expected to reopen by may according to the Ministry of Education. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508175835/https://consed.info/about/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200508180019/http://portal.mec.gov.br/component/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=88861:conversa-com-o-ministro-otimismo-com-retorno-de-aulas-e-enem-2020&catid=12&Itemid=86 Higher education institutions have been authorised to continue with remote education until May 15th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508174851/http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/portaria-n-395-de-15-de-abril-de-2020-252725131" Brazil,BRA,20200501,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government announced the postponement of the payment of personal income taxes from 30 April to 30 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507032932/http://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?data=01%2F04%2F2020&jornal=603&pagina=4&totalArquivos=4" Brazil,BRA,20200505,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"First major city in Brazil (Sao Luis, the capital of Maranhao) declares lockdown, which forbids people from going outside except to obtain groceries, medication or cleaning supplies. The measure will initially be in place until May 14. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200508111446/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-brazil-lockdown/first-major-city-in-brazil-declares-lockdown-as-virus-spreads-idUKL1N2CN1KV" Brazil,BRA,20200506,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"As of May 6, the State Government in Ceara requires that all citizens (especially those belonging to groups at risk for COVID-19) wear masks outside the home, in any form of public transport and in circulation in spaces open to the public in general. . The decree also establishes that establishments should only serve people with a mask. https://web.archive.org/web/20200811192349/https://www.ceara.gov.br/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Decretos-N%C2%BA33.574-e-N%C2%BA33.575-de-5-de-maio-de-2020.pdf " Brazil,BRA,20200507,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200509114828/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-05/nao-ha-regra-geral-sobre-isolamento-social-diz-ministro-da-saude" Brazil,BRA,20200509,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Link to the official government information website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519010855/https://coronavirus.saude.gov.br/" Brazil,BRA,20200515,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"There are 'stay at home' requirements in force in many parts of Brazil, including Maranhao, Para, Amapa, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerai. In Para, the measures will be in force at least until May 24: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521083357/https://www.sistemas.pa.gov.br/sisleis/legislacao/5578" Brazil,BRA,20200522,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools remain closed throughout the country, but there is no national policy. A few states are going to restart class remotely from 1st June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200530112100/https://g1.globo.com/rs/rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2020/05/27/aulas-das-redes-publica-e-privada-retornam-a-partir-de-1o-de-junho-com-ensino-a-distancia-no-rs.ghtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200530112215/https://g1.globo.com/pe/pernambuco/noticia/2020/05/29/aulas-da-rede-estadual-sao-retomadas-com-mudancas-nos-horarios-e-canais-de-transmissao.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"In many major cities (such as São Paulo, Recife, Manaus and Fortaleza) part of the economic sectors will gradually return to activities from 1st June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200530113051/https://jc.ne10.uol.com.br/brasil/2020/05/5610840-veja-quando-sera-retomado-o-comercio-e-outras-atividades-nas-principais-cidades-do-brasil.html" Brazil,BRA,20200525,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Government announces new program ""Diagnosticar para Cuidar"" which aims to eliminate the testing queue from 25 May: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521084051/https://www.saude.gov.br/noticias/agencia-saude/46848-programa-diagnosticar-para-cuidar-preve-acoes-de-testagem-em-2020" Brazil,BRA,20200531,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to the Brazilian Association of Land Passenger Transport Companies (ABRATI), only 10% of the country's interstate lines are operating. Much of this reduction is due decrees issued by the state governments, which suspend all or part of the circulation of road buses. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607112940/https://viagemeturismo.abril.com.br/materias/viagens-de-onibus-as-novas-regras-do-setor-rodoviario/" Brazil,BRA,20200531,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Mask requirements of a 4 level are still in place in the following states: Ceara Goias Bahia Sao Paulo Pernambuco Alagoas Parana Maranhao Para Distrito Federal Piaui Tocantins Sergipe Rondonia Mato Grosso See subnational coding. 4T maintained" Brazil,BRA,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In the State of São Paulo the progressive easing of quarentine started on June 1st. The transition phase of the economic recovery plan in Ceará began on June 1st with 17 sectors returning to work. In this first phase, sectors of commerce, civil construction and other sectors may already function. In Espírito Santo, shopping malls have reopened their doors with limitations. In Pará, the metropolitan regions of Belém, Marajó Oriental, Baixo Tocantins and Araguaia were able to open shopping centers, beauty salons and retail trade. In Maranhão, medical clinics, dentists, hotels and inns were able to resume activities, in addition to public transportation. The new quarantine rules in Manaus also started on June 1st, which includes gradually reopening of non-essential services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607120212/https://g1.globo.com/sp/sao-paulo/noticia/2020/06/01/novas-regras-de-quarentena-entram-em-vigor-nesta-segunda-em-sp-entenda.ghtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200607120320/https://g1.globo.com/ce/ceara/noticia/2020/06/01/17-setores-da-economia-retomam-as-atividades-nesta-segunda-feira-no-ceara-veja-os-horarios.ghtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200607120404/https://g1.globo.com/am/amazonas/noticia/2020/06/01/veja-o-que-volta-a-funcionar-no-1o-dia-de-reabertura-gradual-do-comercio-em-manaus-nesta-segunda.ghtml" Brazil,BRA,20200605,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"In a decree from June 5th, the City Government in Fortaleza requires citizens to wear masks when outside of their homes, especially when using any form of public or shared transportation, and when circulating in spaces open to the general public. The decree also states that establishments must only service persons wearing masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628211257/https://saude.fortaleza.ce.gov.br/images/coronavirus/PDFS/07062020%20-%2016767_compressed.pdf " Brazil,BRA,20200701,C8: International travel controls,4,,"01 JUL (ANSA) - The Brazilian government has extended the ban on foreigners entering the country for another 30 days due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2). Ordinance No. 340 was published in an extraordinary edition of the Official Gazette on Tuesday (30). Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200715071625/https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/ansa/2020/07/01/governo-prorroga-decreto-que-proibe-entrada-de-estrangeiros.htm" Brazil,BRA,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Policy varies at the subnational level. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200715181647/https://correio.rac.com.br/_conteudo/2020/07/mundo/960546-saiba-como-estao-os-planos-de-retomada.html" Brazil,BRA,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Policy varies at the subnational level. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200715181647/https://correio.rac.com.br/_conteudo/2020/07/mundo/960546-saiba-como-estao-os-planos-de-retomada.html" Brazil,BRA,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The policy varies subnationally. There are still areas under full lockdown. For instance in the city of Castro (http://web.archive.org/web/20200715183255/https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/parana/castro-vazio-sanitario-testes-rapidos-covid-19/) and in the neighborhood of Morumbi (http://web.archive.org/web/20200715183851/https://www.radioculturafoz.com.br/2020/07/15/bairro-morumbi-tera-toque-de-recolher-a-partir-desta-quinta-feira-16/), while in other areas restrictions on gatherings are being removed (http://web.archive.org/web/20200715184448/https://noticias.uol.com.br/cotidiano/ultimas-noticias/2020/07/03/reabertura-bares-rio-de-janeiro-aglomeracao.htm). For other state-level examples: http://web.archive.org/web/20200715181647/https://correio.rac.com.br/_conteudo/2020/07/mundo/960546-saiba-como-estao-os-planos-de-retomada.html " Brazil,BRA,20200703,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Policy varies at subnational level. For instance: City of Blumenau: Beginning on July 14, intercity and interstate passenger transport, whether public or private, will be stopped for fourteen consecutive days, including the closure of the local bus station. http://web.archive.org/web/20200715175316/https://diariodotransporte.com.br/2020/07/13/transporte-publico-em-blumenau-sera-suspenso-a-partir-de-terca-14/ State of Bahia: The government of Bahia suspended intermunicipal transport in three more cities as a measure to combat the spread of the coronavirus. A decree published on Friday (3) determined the closure of the Antas, Ibipeba, Jussara and Palmeiras bus stations. The measure goes into effect from Saturday (4). In total, the state has 351 cities with suspended intercity transport. http://web.archive.org/web/20200715174714/https://g1.globo.com/ba/bahia/noticia/2020/07/03/bahia-tem-mais-quatro-cidades-com-transporte-intermunicipal-suspenso-lista-reune-351-municipios.ghtml City of Rio de Janeiro: The city of Rio de Janeiro defined new protection measures for the use of public transport during the easing of social isolation in the city. The measures, published in the Official Gazette on Thursday (25), are part of the plan to resume services in the municipality. As announced by Mayor Marcelo Crivella on Monday (22), buses and BRTs can circulate with standing passengers , but must operate with a limited number of people and respect the distance of two passengers per square meter. http://web.archive.org/web/20200715175234/https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2020/06/25/prefeitura-define-normas-de-protecao-no-transporte-publico-durante-flexibilizacao-no-rio.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200703,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The policy varies subnationally. While some states are allowing for people to circulate, in other states there is still a ban on leaving home (with the exception of essential activities). For instance in the city of Castro'(http://web.archive.org/web/20200715183255/https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/parana/castro-vazio-sanitario-testes-rapidos-covid-19/) and in the neighborhood of Morumbi (http://web.archive.org/web/20200715183851/https://www.radioculturafoz.com.br/2020/07/15/bairro-morumbi-tera-toque-de-recolher-a-partir-desta-quinta-feira-16/) " Brazil,BRA,20200703,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing available for symptomatic patients. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200715191159/https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/nacional/2020/07/10/interna_nacional,1165579/entenda-quem-pode-fazer-teste-para-coronavirus-pelo-plano-de-saude.shtml http://web.archive.org/web/20200715191501/http://portal.anvisa.gov.br/documents/219201/4340788/Perguntas+e+respostas+-+testes+para+Covid-19.pdf/9fe182c3-859b-475f-ac9f-7d2a758e48e7" Brazil,BRA,20200703,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Wearing masks (artisanal or industrial) becomes mandatory in public and private spaces “with public access” nationwide. However, since 4 requirements are still in place in Ceara, Goias, Bahia, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Parana, Maranhao, Para, Distrito Federal, Piaui, Tocantins, Sergipe, Roraima, Rondonia, Mato Grosso, 4T maintained. It is also expected in collective and individual transportation (passengers can be forbidden to enter without masks). Specific local regulation will establish fines in case of violation. Bolsonaro vetoed an article that demanded people to wear masks in “commercial and industrial establishments, religious temples, educational establishments and other closed venues”. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201015133951/https://www.gov.br/planalto/pt-br/acompanhe-o-planalto/noticias/2020/07/lei-que-torna-obrigatorio-o-uso-de-mascara-e-sancionada See subnational coding for 4T." Brazil,BRA,20200706,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"To reduce the impact on distributors and consumers, the Federal Government carried out a series of actions, such as the suspension of the electricity cut due to non-payment from April to the end of July. An exemption from energy tariffs for low-income consumers was also instituted for 90 days. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716190150/https://www.aneel.gov.br/sala-de-imprensa-exibicao-2/-/asset_publisher/zXQREz8EVlZ6/content/covid-19-aneel-publica-esclarecimentos-sobre-isencao-de-tarifa-para-baixa-renda/656877?inheritRedirect=false" Brazil,BRA,20200707,E1: Income support,1,1,"July 7 - Law no. 14.020 institutes the Emergency Employment and Income Maintenance Program. The new law originates from Provisional Measure 936, issued by the government in early April. The program provides for the granting of the Emergency Employment and Income Preservation Benefit to workers who have reduced working hours or a suspended contract, and also emergency assistance for intermittent workers with a formalized employment contract, under the terms of the provisional measure. The value of the Emergency Employment and Income Preservation Benefit will be based on the calculation of the monthly amount of unemployment insurance to which the employee would be entitled. In the event of temporary suspension of the employment contract, it will have monthly value: I - in the event of a reduction in working hours and wages, it will be calculated by applying the percentage of the reduction to the calculation basis; and II - in the event of temporary suspension of the employment contract, it will have monthly value: a) equivalent to 100% (one hundred percent) of the unemployment insurance amount to which the employee would be entitled b) equivalent to 70% (seventy percent) of the unemployment insurance amount to which the employee would be entitled Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716181745/http://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/lei-n-14.020-de-6-de-julho-de-2020-265386938 http://web.archive.org/web/20200716182541/https://www.gov.br/economia/pt-br/centrais-de-conteudo/publicacoes/boletins/covid-19/timeline/julho/7-de-julho-de-2020 No official declaration on the amount of the measure was mentioned. However, to guarantee the payment of the so-called Emergency Job and Income Preservation Benefit (BEm), the federal government will have to invest between R $ 26.1 and R $ 52.6 billion, according to an analysis by the Independent Tax Institution (IFI) of the Senate. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716182524/https://www2.senado.leg.br/bdsf/bitstream/handle/id/574054/NT44.pdf Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20200716182552/https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/07/06/uniao-investira-ate-r-53-bi-para-compensar-reducao-de-salario-e-jornada-avalia-ifi" Brazil,BRA,20200708,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Government exempted collection of Credit Opening Tariff for program credit line http://web.archive.org/web/20200716191748/https://www.gov.br/pt-br/noticias/trabalho-e-previdencia/2020/07/micro-e-pequenos-empresarios-contam-com-linha-de-credito-durante-pandemia" Brazil,BRA,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"'While several states are reopening (or have reopened) non-essential businesses, restrictions were tightened in a few locations this week due to rising ICU occupancy rates.' http://archive.fo/UsFdj" Brazil,BRA,20200716,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Federal Government has extended deadlines for the Emergency Employment and Income Maintenance Program for another two months. According to the decree, the maximum term for the proportional reduction agreement of the working day and salary, which was 90 days, will now be 120 days. The term for the temporary suspension of the contract, which was 60 days, also changes to 120. For employees with intermittent employment contracts, the decree establishes the payment of an emergency benefit of R $ 600.00 for another month, counting from the closing date of the three-month period, for employees with formalized employment contracts until April 1, publication date of the PM creating the program. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716184724/https://www.gov.br/pt-br/noticias/trabalho-e-previdencia/2020/07/programa-emergencial-de-manutencao-do-emprego-e-prorrogado" Brazil,BRA,20200728,C1: School closing,3,0,"On 3 August, the Ministry of Education announced an extension of non-classroom activities of the Federal Education Network in technical courses until December 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the institutions had already been authorized to continue the technical courses in a non-face-to-face manner since April. This rule, however, was due to expire on 4 August, and the new policy is effective from 5 August. On the other hand, in-person classes are expected to resume from 10 August in the city of Manaus, for pupils over 15 years old. Official announcement: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809165951/https://www.gov.br/mec/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/nova-portaria-prorroga-autorizacao-para-atividades-nao-presenciais-em-cursos-tecnicos-ate-dezembro Schools reopening in Manaus: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809170221/https://brazilian.report/coronavirus-brazil-live-blog/2020/07/29/largest-amazon-city-brazil-first-to-reopen-schools/" Brazil,BRA,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The government of São Paulo recently updated the status of its regions, which are classified into five groups (red, orange, yellow, green, blue). As of 7 August, most non-essential activities are still prohibited in red regions, the ones affected the most by the pandemic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200809172753/https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/planosp/" Brazil,BRA,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy updates found on gatherings." Brazil,BRA,20200728,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"According to both official and unofficial sources, public transportation in Brazil is still suspended in some areas and reduced in others. http://web.archive.org/web/20200809173551/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20200809173749/https://tripsguard.com/destination/brazil/" Brazil,BRA,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Policies still vary at the subnational level. The state of São Paulo gives autonomy for mayors to reduce or increase restrictions according to the limits established by the State, as long as they present the prerequisites based on technical and scientific definitions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200809172753/https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/planosp/" Brazil,BRA,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Policies still vary at the subnational level. The state of São Paulo gives autonomy for mayors to reduce or increase restrictions according to the limits established by the State, as long as they present the prerequisites based on technical and scientific definitions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200809172753/https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/planosp/" Brazil,BRA,20200728,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health has a website dedicated to COVID-19, which is updated on a regular basis. http://web.archive.org/web/20200809181440/https://coronavirus.saude.gov.br/" Brazil,BRA,20200728,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No recent changes found in testing policy." Brazil,BRA,20200729,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From 29 July, Brazil has officially reopened its borders to international travel, which had been banned since March. However, an additional 30 days ban on the entry of foreigners by land (unless for transit) and sea has been extended. The borders are open to nationals, residents, and tourists. Non-resident foreigners can enter for a period not exceeding 90 days and must show proof of the purchase of valid health insurance in Brazil with coverage for the entire period of travel. This insurance is required for each of the passengers traveling to Brazil, however, does not apply to: * Brazilian citizens * Foreigners residing in Brazil * International transit passengers (as long as they remain in the departure lounge) Official announcement (Portuguese): http://web.archive.org/web/20200809164216/https://pesquisa.in.gov.br/imprensa/jsp/visualiza/index.jsp?jornal=600&pagina=1&data=29%2F07%2F2020&totalArquivos=1 Official source (English): http://archive.fo/sf6aX News coverage (English): http://web.archive.org/web/20200809164424/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-brazil-travel/update-1-brazil-reopens-international-flights-to-tourists-even-as-coronavirus-deaths-spike-idUSL2N2F036J " Brazil,BRA,20200731,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The federal government's mobile phone application, the Coronovírus SUS, now has a new feature that notifies users if they have come in contact with the virus in the last 14 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029235543/https://www.uol.com.br/tilt/noticias/redacao/2020/07/31/app-coronavirus---sus-adiciona-rastreamento-de-contatos-entenda.htm" Brazil,BRA,20200803,C1: School closing,3,0,"In the State of Pará, the practice of face-to-face practical classes for graduations in the area of health and safety is authorized. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810192906/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SelbURAnLXZrIO8tkRbv6HlKbPGumxZK/view" Brazil,BRA,20200803,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On August 3, in the municipality of Itaituba, in the state of Pará, the resumption of all commercial activities is authorized. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813095130/http://www.itaituba.pa.gov.br/downloads/legislacao_covid-19_v8c6g.pdf" Brazil,BRA,20200805,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The suspension of the electricity cut due to non-payment expired on August 5. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915045134/http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2019-2022/2020/Congresso/adc-105-mpv950.htm " Brazil,BRA,20200810,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools continue open at discretion of state. Manaus opened public schools August 10 - ""The Secretariat of Education and Sports (Seduc) of the state of Amazonas reported that 123 state schools reopened in Manaus on Monday. About 110,000 students returned to classrooms under a “hybrid system,” alternating days of attendance.""; ""Brazilian teachers report 36 COVID-infected schools after one week of classes in Manaus"" Subnational variation. http://web.archive.org/web/20200823204827/https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/08/15/braz-a15.html" Brazil,BRA,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Most states have reopened non-essential businesses and services""; ""Many non-essential services that were closed (i.e. restaurants, shops and bars) are now starting to reopen in some cities."" However, targeted measures still in place. Subnational variation. http://web.archive.org/web/20200823153408/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200823205552/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus" Brazil,BRA,20200810,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""Some tourist attractions, cinemas and theatres remain closed, and in Rio de Janeiro access to the beach is restricted to exercise only. In practice this means that you can now go to the beach, but that the barracas which rent out umbrellas and chairs are not operating."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200823205552/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus" Brazil,BRA,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change in policy found, although suspect gatherings may be larger considering opening of bars and tourism. ""Many non-essential services that were closed (i.e. restaurants, shops and bars) are now starting to reopen in some cities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200823205552/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus" Brazil,BRA,20200810,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Restrictions vary from city to city. The use of face masks in streets, public spaces such as parks, and on public transport including taxis is mandatory across the country.""; ""The use of face masks remains mandatory in São Paulo in essential commercial establishments, such as supermarkets and pharmacies, as well as on public transport."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200823211427/https://br.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200823205552/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/coronavirus" Brazil,BRA,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Still subnational variation " Brazil,BRA,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Petropolis (RJ) inter-municipal and interstate transportation remains prohibited until August 22. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915030131/https://g1.globo.com/rj/regiao-serrana/noticia/2020/08/22/rodoviaria-de-petropolis-rj-comeca-a-receber-onibus-interestaduais-e-intermunicipais.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200810,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Still current, ""Per Brazil’s current travel decree, foreign travelers by air to Brazil, for a short stay of up to 90 days, must present to the airline company prior to boarding, proof of purchase of health insurance valid in Brazil with coverage for the entire period of the trip. Failure to provide this could result in the denial of entry by Brazilian authorities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200823211038/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/concerns-brazil-tourism-curb-covid-19-pandemic-200818162937811.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200823211427/https://br.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Brazil,BRA,20200810,E1: Income support,1,1,"""The fiscal measures include temporary income support to vulnerable households (bringing forward the 13th pension payment to retirees, expanding the Bolsa Familia program with the inclusion of over 1 million more beneficiaries, cash transfers to informal and unemployed workers, and advance payments of salary bonuses to low income workers), employment support (partial compensation to workers which are temporarily suspended or have a cut in working hours, as well as temporary tax breaks and credit lines for firms that preserve employment), lower taxes and import levies on essential medical supplies, and new transfers from the federal to state governments to support higher health spending and as cushion against the expected fall in revenues."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200823153408/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Brazil,BRA,20200810,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Still current " Brazil,BRA,20200810,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200823213346/https://coronavirus.saude.gov.br/" Brazil,BRA,20200810,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy found " Brazil,BRA,20200815,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Florianopolis (SC) lake transportation remains suspended until September 8. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915030330/https://g1.globo.com/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2020/09/08/transporte-lacustre-volta-a-funcionar-em-florianopolis-nesta-terca-feira.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200815,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Some regions shut down social media campaigns argue the electoral legislation poses restrictions on political campaigns in official accounts prior to the elections. " Brazil,BRA,20200819,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Government exempted collection of Credit Opening Tariff for program credit line will remain in place for another 3 months. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915045555/https://www.gov.br/pt-br/noticias/financas-impostos-e-gestao-publica/2020/08/programa-de-apoio-as-micro-e-pequenas-empresas-e-prorrogado-por-tres-meses " Brazil,BRA,20200819,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"On August 19, Bolsonaro’s veto was overturned by the Brazilian Congress. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020074536/https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/08/19/derrubado-veto-de-bolsonaro-ao-uso-obrigatorio-de-mascara-na-pandemia " Brazil,BRA,20200824,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools continue open at discretion of state governments. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915002830/https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/educacao/2020/08/apenas-df-e-3-estados-tem-data-prevista-para-reabertura-de-escolas.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200915002702/https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/nacional/2020/08/20/veja-a-situacao-da-volta-as-aulas-presenciais-nos-estados https://web.archive.org/web/20200915003004/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-08/estados-flexibilizam-distanciamento-mas-adiam-retomada-das-aulas https://web.archive.org/web/20200915003311/https://educacao.uol.com.br/noticias/2020/08/15/volta-as-aulas.htm Schools in Acre should reopen only in 2021. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915002356/https://g1.globo.com/ac/acre/noticia/2020/08/03/com-mais-de-20-mil-casos-de-covid-19-educacao-adia-para-2021-volta-de-aulas-presencias-no-acre.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200824,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Most states have reopened non-essential businesses and services: (i) in BA, restaurants, bars, salons; (ii) in MG, gyms; (iii) in MA, concerts; (iv) in PI, the state government authorized gatherings; and (v) in SE all sectors could operate at 50% of its capacity. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915003004/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/saude/noticia/2020-08/estados-flexibilizam-distanciamento-mas-adiam-retomada-das-aulas " Brazil,BRA,20200824,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The PE state government authorized conferences and seminars in regions at phase six of the reopening plan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915012305/https://g1.globo.com/pe/pernambuco/noticia/2020/09/05/pernambuco-define-protocolo-para-eventos-de-orgaos-publicos-e-empresas.ghtml In Macapa (AP) events remain suspended for another 15 days starting August 17. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915012617/https://macapa.ap.gov.br/coronavirus-prefeitura-prorroga-decretos-que-proibem-realizacao-de-eventos-e-aglomeracoes-em-macapa/ " Brazil,BRA,20200824,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0," In Foz do Iguaçu (PR), the city government authorized events up to 50 people from August 20 to September 10. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915015136/https://g1.globo.com/pr/oeste-sudoeste/noticia/2020/08/20/coronavirus-foz-do-iguacu-autoriza-eventos-com-ate-50-pessoas-a-partir-desta-quinta-feira-20.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200824,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"In Joinville (SC) public transportation remains suspended until September 1st. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915021927/https://g1.globo.com/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2020/09/01/transporte-coletivo-volta-a-circular-em-joinville-com-reducao-de-linhas.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200824,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Sao Felix do Araguaia (MT) imposed a 7 days lockdown. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915024317/https://g1.globo.com/mt/mato-grosso/noticia/2020/08/24/prefeitura-de-sao-felix-do-araguaia-mt-decreta-lockdown-e-toque-de-recolher.ghtml" Brazil,BRA,20200824,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Federal Government has extended deadlines for the Emergency Employment and Income Maintenance Program for another two months. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915042759/https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/08/25/bolsonaro-prorroga-programa-emergencial-de-manutencao-do-emprego-e-da-renda" Brazil,BRA,20200824,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No recent changes found in testing policy. " Brazil,BRA,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Florianopolis (SC) inter-municipal transportation remains suspended until September 4. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915030603/https://g1.globo.com/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2020/08/25/florianopolis-mantem-suspensao-do-transporte-coletivo-intermunicipal-apos-governo-autorizar-retorno-do-servico-no-estado.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200826,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Borders closed for another 30 days but now allows tourists coming from international flights - except those with destinations to Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rondônia, Rio Grande do Sul, Roraima and Tocantins. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012054327/http://www.planalto.gov.br/CCIVIL_03/Portaria/PRT/Portaria-419-20-cc-mjsp-minfra-ms.htm " Brazil,BRA,20200828,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Informative campaign on Twitter. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915051926/https://twitter.com/minsaude/status/1299330898911924225 " Brazil,BRA,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"In Teresina the city government determined lockdown on sundays. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915023744/https://g1.globo.com/pi/piaui/noticia/2020/09/09/lockdown-parcial-sera-mantido-aos-domingos-em-teresina-anuncia-prefeito.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200901,E1: Income support,1,1,"The federal government monthly 600 reais payments remains until December. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915044558/https://www.gov.br/pt-br/noticias/assistencia-social/2020/09/auxilio-emergencial-e-prorrogado-ate-dezembro" Brazil,BRA,20200902,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The BA state government authorized events for up to 100 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915014953/https://g1.globo.com/ba/bahia/noticia/2020/09/02/decreto-do-governo-da-bahia-autoriza-realizacao-de-eventos-com-ate-100-pessoas.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200911,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In Primavera do Leste (MT), the city government authorized events for up to 50 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915015654/https://g1.globo.com/mt/mato-grosso/noticia/2020/09/11/eventos-com-ate-50-pessoas-sao-liberados-em-primavera-do-leste-mt.ghtml In ES events remain suspended until September 21. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915015801/https://g1.globo.com/es/espirito-santo/noticia/2020/09/11/eventos-sociais-sao-liberados-a-partir-de-21-de-setembro-anuncia-governador-do-es.ghtml" Brazil,BRA,20200911,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Informative campaign on Twitter. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915052138/https://twitter.com/minsaude/status/1304556372059721729 " Brazil,BRA,20200913,C1: School closing,3,0," In the Federal District, public schools remain closed, and private schools must test their staff as they reopen. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915002038/https://g1.globo.com/df/distrito-federal/noticia/2020/09/13/volta-as-aulas-nas-escolas-particulares-do-df-justica-define-como-sera-testagem-de-funcionarios.ghtml A judicial decision determined private schools to be reopened in the state of Rio, but another decision maintain schools closed in the capital. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915003702/https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2020/09/13/justica-suspende-liminar-que-proibia-a-volta-as-aulas-no-rio-de-janeiro.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200913,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"In Vitoria (ES) events remain suspended. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915013403/https://noticias.uol.com.br/cotidiano/ultimas-noticias/2020/09/13/sem-distanciamento-ou-mascaras-bares-fazem-eventos-e-sao-fechados-no-es.htm " Brazil,BRA,20200914,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools continue to be reopened throughout the country. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915003954/https://educacao.estadao.com.br/noticias/geral,volta-as-aulas-tudo-o-que-sabemos-sobre-a-reabertura-das-escolas-pelo-brasil,70003436894 " Brazil,BRA,20200914,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Inter-municipal transportation remains suspended in 114 cities in Bahia. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915021721/https://g1.globo.com/ba/bahia/noticia/2020/09/14/covid-19-governo-da-bahia-libera-transporte-intermunicipal-em-303-cidades-114-seguem-com-atividade-suspensa.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200914,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Curfew remains in place in Buzios (RJ). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915024506/https://extra.globo.com/noticias/rio/buzios-flexibiliza-atividades-praias-ficam-totalmente-liberadas-de-segunda-sexta-feira-24639281.html " Brazil,BRA,20200914,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In BA inter-municipal transportation remains suspended in 114 cities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915025918/https://g1.globo.com/ba/bahia/noticia/2020/09/14/covid-19-governo-da-bahia-libera-transporte-intermunicipal-em-303-cidades-114-seguem-com-atividade-suspensa.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200915,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes found" Brazil,BRA,20200915,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes found" Brazil,BRA,20200918,C1: School closing,3,0,"The federal government published a guide with social distancing and hygiene measures (including wearing masks) that should be followed during schools reopening. The decision to reopen, however, remains up to local governments. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020053431/https://www.gov.br/pt-br/noticias/saude-e-vigilancia-sanitaria/2020/09/guia-traz-orientacoes-para-retorno-seguro-as-aulas-presenciais " Brazil,BRA,20200923,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Most states have reopened non-essential businesses and services. However, targeted measures are still in place. On September 23, Aiuruoca (MG) established a lockdown for 15 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020061242/https://g1.globo.com/mg/sul-de-minas/noticia/2020/09/23/decreto-de-lockdown-fecha-nao-essenciais-por-15-dias-e-mantem-grupos-de-risco-em-casa-em-aiuruoca-mg.ghtml" Brazil,BRA,20200923,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"In SP, events are only authorized in regions that have remained in phase yellow for 28 days straight. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020062410/https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/agencia-brasil/2020/10/08/com-numeros-se-estabilizando-estados-retomam-atividades-culturais.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20201020063759/https://www.saopaulo.sp.gov.br/ultimas-noticias/governo-do-estado-apresenta-informacoes-sobre-o-combate-ao-coronavirus-9/ In MA, gatherings over 150 people are forbidden. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020063040/https://g1.globo.com/ma/maranhao/noticia/2020/10/16/governo-do-maranhao-anuncia-reabertura-de-cinemas-e-descarta-reveillon.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200923,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"In MA, gatherings over 150 people are forbidden. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020063040/https://g1.globo.com/ma/maranhao/noticia/2020/10/16/governo-do-maranhao-anuncia-reabertura-de-cinemas-e-descarta-reveillon.ghtml In Londrina (PR), gatherings over 50 people are forbidden. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020063943/https://g1.globo.com/pr/norte-noroeste/noticia/2020/10/14/coronavirus-prefeitura-de-londrina-autoriza-eventos-com-ate-50-pessoas.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200923,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Both collective and individual transportation remain closed in São Thomé das Letras (MG). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020064407/https://diariodotransporte.com.br/2020/10/16/sao-thome-das-letras-mg-reabre-para-visitantes-mas-mantem-proibicao-para-onibus-intermunicipais-e-de-turismo/ " Brazil,BRA,20200923,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The city government of macaúbas (BA) limited access of non residents to the city. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020070007/https://g1.globo.com/ba/bahia/noticia/2020/10/19/covid-19-prefeitura-de-cidade-no-sudoeste-da-bahia-restringe-acesso-de-pessoas-que-nao-moram-no-municipio.ghtml The federal government established sanitary barriers as a protection measure to indigenous communities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020070048/https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2020/10/01/medida-provisoria-preve-barreira-sanitaria-contra-coronavirus-em-areas-indigenas " Brazil,BRA,20200923,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20200923,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20200923,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20200924,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Most states have reopened non-essential businesses and services. However, targeted measures are still in place. On September 24, Itajá (GO) established a lockdown for 10 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020060609/https://g1.globo.com/go/goias/noticia/2020/09/25/prefeitura-de-itaja-decreta-lockdown-e-fecha-nao-essenciais-por-10-dias-apos-aumento-dos-casos-de-coronavirus.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20200924,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Borders closed for another 30 days but now allows tourists coming from international flights. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012054904/http://www.planalto.gov.br/CCIVIL_03/Portaria/PRT/Portaria-456-20-ccv.htm " Brazil,BRA,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"A curfew remains in place in Cuiabá (MT) until October 27. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020064838/https://g1.globo.com/mt/mato-grosso/noticia/2020/10/10/prefeitura-de-cuiaba-prorroga-toque-de-recolher-e-suspensao-das-aulas-presenciais-na-rede-municipal.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201002,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Borders closed for another 30 days but now allows tourists coming from international flights. Tourists no longer need to prove having medical care plans to enter the country. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012055148/http://www.planalto.gov.br/CCIVIL_03/Portaria/PRT/Portaria-470-20-ccv.htm " Brazil,BRA,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The federal government launched the Tax Recovery Program (Programa de Retomada Fiscal) establishing actions to assist debtors in settling their Active Federal Debt (Dívida Ativa da União - DAU). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020071053/https://www.gov.br/economia/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/2020/outubro/programa-de-retomada-fiscal-da-pgfn-consolida-acoes-para-facilitar-a-renegociacao-de-dividas " Brazil,BRA,20201008,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Most states have reopened non-essential businesses and services. No information on more restrictive policies was found. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020062410/https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/agencia-brasil/2020/10/08/com-numeros-se-estabilizando-estados-retomam-atividades-culturais.htm" Brazil,BRA,20201014,C8: International travel controls,1,,"An additional 30 days ban on the entry of foreigners by land and sea. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110001943/http://www.planalto.gov.br/CCIVIL_03/Portaria/PRT/Portaria-478-20-ccv.htm " Brazil,BRA,20201015,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The federal government reopened the borders with Paraguay for “commercial reasons”. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201030062943/https://www.gov.br/pt-br/noticias/justica-e-seguranca/2020/10/brasil-reabre-fronteira-com-paraguai " Brazil,BRA,20201018,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In SC, access to beaches remains restricted. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201030001740/https://g1.globo.com/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2020/10/18/praias-de-sc-voltam-a-ter-movimento-intenso-mesmo-com-proibicoes.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201023,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"In RS, some cities regressed to the most restrictive phase of the state reopening plan, which reduces public transportation's capacity. No complete suspension of public transportation was found. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201030000358/https://g1.globo.com/rs/rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2020/10/23/cruz-alta-ijui-e-santo-angelo-voltam-a-bandeira-vermelha-no-mapa-do-distanciamento-no-rs.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201025,C1: School closing,3,0,"While schools are opening in some states (such as SP and AM), classes remain suspended in others (such as PA and RO). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029232159/https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/agencia-brasil/2020/10/27/covid-19-estados-retomam-eventos-culturais-e-aulas-presenciais.htm " Brazil,BRA,20201025,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Some regions have been declaring “optional working day” (ponto facultivo) on specific dates as a measure to reduce movement. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029233540/https://g1.globo.com/am/amazonas/noticia/2020/10/28/governo-do-am-e-prefeitura-de-manaus-decretam-ponto-facultativo-nesta-sexta-feira-30.ghtml https://web.archive.org/web/20201029233745/https://www.osaogoncalo.com.br/regiao-dos-lagos/89501/prefeitura-de-cabo-frio-decreta-ponto-facultativo-nesta-quarta-feira-28 " Brazil,BRA,20201025,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"No restrictions under 100 people were found. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201030004158/https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/agencia-brasil/2020/10/27/covid-19-estados-retomam-eventos-culturais-e-aulas-presenciais.htm " Brazil,BRA,20201025,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Curfew remains in place in Porto Murtinho (MS) Ibirubá (RS) during weekends. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029234436/https://g1.globo.com/rs/rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2020/10/25/prefeitura-de-ibiruba-decreta-toque-de-recolher-apos-registrar-aglomeracao-durante-madrugada.ghtml https://web.archive.org/web/20201029234700/https://www.midiamax.com.br/cotidiano/2020/prefeitura-de-porto-murtinho-endurece-regras-apos-aumento-no-numero-de-casos-de-coronavirus Some regions have been declaring “optional working day” (ponto facultivo) on specific dates as a measure to reduce movement. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029233540/https://g1.globo.com/am/amazonas/noticia/2020/10/28/governo-do-am-e-prefeitura-de-manaus-decretam-ponto-facultativo-nesta-sexta-feira-30.ghtml https://web.archive.org/web/20201029233745/https://www.osaogoncalo.com.br/regiao-dos-lagos/89501/prefeitura-de-cabo-frio-decreta-ponto-facultativo-nesta-quarta-feira-28 " Brazil,BRA,20201025,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201025,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201025,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201025,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes. " Brazil,BRA,20201025,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201025,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Macapá has restated some restrictive policies, closing businesses and suspending events. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029235806/https://g1.globo.com/ap/amapa/noticia/2020/10/28/macapa-fecha-boates-balnearios-bares-e-outros-locais-tem-horarios-reduzidos-confira-o-novo-decreto.ghtml" Brazil,BRA,20201028,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Macapá has restated some restrictive policies, closing businesses and suspending events. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029235806/https://g1.globo.com/ap/amapa/noticia/2020/10/28/macapa-fecha-boates-balnearios-bares-e-outros-locais-tem-horarios-reduzidos-confira-o-novo-decreto.ghtml In AC, some cities regressed to the most restrictive phase of the state reopening plan, which suspends events. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201030002635/https://g1.globo.com/ac/acre/noticia/2020/10/29/coronavirus-18-municipios-do-ac-permanecem-na-fase-de-atencao-e-quatro-regridem-para-a-de-alerta.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201029,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools remain closed in some regions, such as the city of Arquimedes (RO) and the state of Pará. There is news of private schools that, after reopening, were closed as COVID-19 cases were confirmed. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109231358/https://g1.globo.com/ro/rondonia/noticia/2020/11/06/prefeitura-prorroga-suspensao-das-aulas-presenciais-ate-o-fim-de-2020-em-ariquemes-ro.ghtml https://web.archive.org/web/20201109231451/https://agenciapara.com.br/noticia/23055/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109231528/https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2020/10/15/rio-tem-ao-menos-12-escolas-privadas-com-aulas-suspensas-apos-casos-suspeitos-de-covid-19-diz-sindicato.ghtml https://web.archive.org/web/20201109231721/https://g1.globo.com/ce/ceara/noticia/2020/10/22/sobe-para-seis-o-numero-de-escolas-no-ceara-que-suspendem-aulas-presenciais-apos-casos-de-covid-19.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Some regions have been stating curfews. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109233850/https://g1.globo.com/pa/santarem-regiao/noticia/2020/11/03/em-atualizacao-de-decreto-prefeitura-de-oriximina-retoma-toque-de-recolher-em-combate-a-covid.ghtml https://web.archive.org/web/20201109234250/https://g1.globo.com/ap/amapa/noticia/2020/11/04/ap-mantem-restricao-de-atividades-de-campanha-boates-e-bares-por-mais-7-dias-confira-os-decretos.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No complete suspension of public transportation was found. " Brazil,BRA,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Informative campaign on Twitter. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110000036/https://twitter.com/governosp/status/1322297231458926593 " Brazil,BRA,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"During the holiday, tourists' access to the city of Boa Esperança (MG) will be restricted. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201030001932/https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/gerais/2020/10/28/interna_gerais,1199040/finados-prefeitura-de-boa-esperanca-decide-barrar-turistas-na-cidade.shtml " Brazil,BRA,20201105,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Some regions went back on their respective reopening plans. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109232613/https://g1.globo.com/sc/santa-catarina/noticia/2020/11/05/veja-o-que-muda-em-sc-com-atualizacao-do-mapa-de-risco-da-covid-19.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Some regions have restrained access to the beaches. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109235422/https://g1.globo.com/ba/bahia/noticia/2020/11/06/com-aumento-de-casos-da-covid-19-acm-neto-descarta-reabrir-praias-nos-fins-de-semana-hospitais-remobilizando-leitos.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201110,C1: School closing,2,0,"Private schools are being authorized to reopen across the country, but some are being closed again due to confirmed COVID-19 confirmed cases. In Pará, the state government announced public state schools will reopen only in 2021. Private schools are currently authorized to reopen. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201035222/https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/educacao/noticia/2020-10/alunos-da-rede-estadual-do-para-voltarao-aulas-presenciais-em-2021 " Brazil,BRA,20201110,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201112,C8: International travel controls,1,,"An additional 30 days ban on the entry of foreigners by land and sea. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208043537/http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/Portaria/PRT/Portaria-518-20-ccv.htm " Brazil,BRA,20201118,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The city government of Irati (PR) established a curfew. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201043753/https://g1.globo.com/pr/campos-gerais-sul/noticia/2020/11/18/coronavirus-prefeitura-de-irati-decreta-volta-do-toque-de-recolher-das-22h-as-6h.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201125,C1: School closing,2,0,"In Londrina, Paraná, a judicial decision determined private schools should be closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201040124/https://g1.globo.com/pr/norte-noroeste/noticia/2020/11/25/justica-determina-suspensao-de-aulas-presenciais-em-escolas-particulares-de-londrina.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201126,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Following the rise of COVID-19 cases in some regions, subnational governments have been changing businesses’ operation hours. However, no news on closing other than nightclubs, theaters and movie theaters has been found. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201042221/https://www.bemparana.com.br/noticia/prefeitura-de-campo-largo-fecha-parques-e-proibe-eventos-publicos https://web.archive.org/web/20201201042359/https://g1.globo.com/mg/zona-da-mata/noticia/2020/11/26/covid-19-prefeitura-proibe-festas-e-restringe-o-horario-de-funcionamento-de-bares-e-restaurantes-em-vicosa.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201126,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Public events remain suspended in some regions according to reopening plans. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201042221/https://www.bemparana.com.br/noticia/prefeitura-de-campo-largo-fecha-parques-e-proibe-eventos-publicos https://web.archive.org/web/20201201042359/https://g1.globo.com/mg/zona-da-mata/noticia/2020/11/26/covid-19-prefeitura-proibe-festas-e-restringe-o-horario-de-funcionamento-de-bares-e-restaurantes-em-vicosa.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201130,C1: School closing,2,0,"The state government of Rio de Janeiro suspended face-to-face classes in 12 cities due to the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208032709/https://educacao.uol.com.br/noticias/2020/11/28/rj-suspende-aulas-presenciais-de-escolas-estaduais-em-12-municipios.htm " Brazil,BRA,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The city government of Oriximina (PA) established a curfew. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201043327/https://g1.globo.com/pa/santarem-regiao/noticia/2020/11/30/em-novo-decreto-prefeitura-de-oriximina-atualiza-medidas-restritivas-contra-a-covid-19.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In RS, the state government prohibited access to beaches in cities classified as “high risk”. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208043026/https://g1.globo.com/rs/rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2020/11/30/com-avanco-da-pandemia-no-rs-governo-suspende-cogestao-e-veda-permanencia-em-ruas-e-praias.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"With the end of the electoral period, subnational governments whose social media pages had been suspended have returned to post about COVID-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208045118/https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XLX-hT-NffQ86QK6T8-JECh4mIwVtOC2kCIFMHZZTac/edit " Brazil,BRA,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy changes. " Brazil,BRA,20201202,C1: School closing,2,0,"On December 2nd, the Brazilian Ministry of Education enacted Portaria no. 1,030/2020, which determines that federal universities should reopen on January 4th 2021. These institutions should follow a “biosafety protocol”, not defined by the document. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208033254/https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/portaria-n-1.030-de-1-de-dezembro-de-2020-291532789 " Brazil,BRA,20201202,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"In Fortaleza (CE), the city government has reduced the bus fleet since March. On December 7, a preliminary judicial decision determined that the city’s transportation system should go back to operating at 100% of its bus fleet in 10 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208042002/https://g1.globo.com/ce/ceara/noticia/2020/12/07/prefeitura-e-etufor-deverao-liberar-100percent-da-frota-de-onibus-na-capital.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201202,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The state government of Paraná established a curfew for 15 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208041724/https://g1.globo.com/pr/parana/noticia/2020/12/01/novo-coronavirus-governo-do-parana-decreta-toque-de-recolher-em-todo-o-estado.ghtml " Brazil,BRA,20201202,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201202,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes." Brazil,BRA,20201203,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The city government of Natal (RN) prohibited events with more than 50 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208035540/https://g1.globo.com/rn/rio-grande-do-norte/noticia/2020/12/05/prefeitura-cancela-natal-em-natal-reveillon-na-praia-e-carnaval-2021-e-proibe-eventos-com-mais-de-50-pessoas.ghtml The state government in Parana prohibited events with more than 10 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208041331/https://g1.globo.com/pr/parana/noticia/2020/12/03/coronavirus-governo-do-parana-restringe-consumo-e-venda-de-bebidas-alcoolicas-e-proibe-eventos-com-mais-de-10-pessoas.ghtml " Barbados,BRB,20200122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Original ""Barbados has established a COVID-19 information hotline that can be reached at 246-536-4500. Archived Source: /web/20200402213119/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Information is being posted on the Government Information Service website, with a special web page dedicated to COVID-19. Archived Source: /web/20200402213250/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/extracts-emergency-management-covid-19-order-2020-fbclidiwar32cxrvq5zqfy0msm6nybss1_90a-nygoo3isvesndcghk-wagaik1dz48/"" Dowling - Updating with new source since the two two above seem unrelated. Jan 22 report from Barbados Ministry of Health: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/health-ministry-on-alert-for-new-coronavirus/" Barbados,BRB,20200126,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Since January 26, 162 people arriving in Barbados from affected areas have been placed in home quarantine for a period of 14 days. Today, there are 42 people in quarantine. No-one exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 – cough, fever or breathlessness – is placed in quarantine, and if these symptoms occur while in quarantine, the person will be isolated and tested. Anyone arriving in Barbados exhibiting symptoms will be placed in isolation immediately. All the tests conducted at the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory so far have been negative."" Archived Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200402225720/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/no-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-in-barbados/" Barbados,BRB,20200215,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Senior Medical Officer with responsibility for surveillance and epidemiology, Dr Leslie Rollock, explained that the centre would receive anyone, who, on arrival at the ports of entry, was screened and determined to have been at high risk of exposure, even though they are asymptomatic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200518194900/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/243918/quarantine-centre-coronavirus-ready" Barbados,BRB,20200301,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Only wear a mask if you are looking after the ill https://web.archive.org/web/20200926084349/https://www.facebook.com/gisbarbados/photos/when-to-use-mask-if-you-are-healthy-you-only-need-to-wear-a-mask-if-you-are-taki/1464444167053724/" Barbados,BRB,20200304,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Iran and three districts in northern Italy have now joined the list of countries on Barbados’ quarantine list for COVID-19. With immediate effect, all arriving passengers who have been in Iran, or Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna or Veneto in Italy in the previous 14 days will be required to report to Port Health at the points of entry."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200305200205/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/244184/iran-added-list-countries-avoid" Barbados,BRB,20200307,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Barbados Government today expanded its quarantine protocol to apply to passengers arriving in Barbados from all of Italy. Archived Source: /web/20200402224015/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/quarantine-requirement-expanded-to-all-of-italy/" Barbados,BRB,20200316,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley today commented on why Barbados has not instituted a ban on all travel and closed its borders, during an interview at Ilaro Court on COVID-19. "" Archived Source: /web/20200402224717/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/reasons-for-not-closing-borders-instituting-travel-bans/" Barbados,BRB,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings with more than 100 people need to be cancelled, referring to stage 1 of the Covid-19 Preparedness Plan of Barbados Archived Source: /web/20200402223403/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/244445/covid-19-management-response-plans-stage https://web.archive.org/web/20200926091425/http://www.loopnewsbarbados.com:8080/content/covid-19-management-and-response-plans-stage" Barbados,BRB,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings with more than 100 people need to be cancelled, referring to stage 1 of the Covid-19 Preparedness Plan of Barbados Archived Source: /web/20200402223403/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/244445/covid-19-management-response-plans-stage" Barbados,BRB,20200317,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""In light of Barbados recording its first two cases of COVID-19, Chief Executive Officer of the Transport Board, Fabian Wharton, is assuring the public that his organization is taking every possible measure to ensure the safety of commuters. Speaking from the Weymouth headquarters, Mr. Wharton said: “We have been monitoring the situation across the region very closely and we are being very proactive in our approach to preparing for the inevitability of the virus. Precautionary measures have been taken and we have been educating the staff, particularly drivers, as it relates to good hygiene practices.” Archived Source: /web/20200402224248/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/transport-board-ensuring-safety-of-commuters/" Barbados,BRB,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0," 17th March- Stage 1 of Covid Response activated by Ministry of Health and caution urged. Visits by members of the public to all public and private geriatric institutions are suspended until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601120000/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/244441/ministry-health-activates-stage-covid-19-response " Barbados,BRB,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"School term ending on March 19th. http://archive.fo/wip/Z7hEn" Barbados,BRB,20200320,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""The Ministry has initiated the process of contact tracing to identify every individual who came in close contact with all cases and will quarantine such persons for 14 days. They will also be tested for COVID-19 if they become symptomatic."" Archived Source: /web/20200402230214/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/two-new-covid-19-cases-in-barbados/" Barbados,BRB,20200325,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The Ministry of Education has therefore suspended with immediate effect the conduct of all CXC on-site and centre moderation exercises and CXC SBA practicals in Physical Education, Theatre Arts and Music. These suspensions will remain in effect until further advice is received from the Ministry of Health and Wellness regarding the COVID-19 national status. Kindly note that provision has been made for the appropriate rescheduling in due course."" Archived Source: /web/20200402220748/https://mes.gov.bb/News/Latest/Update-on-COVID-19.aspx" Barbados,BRB,20200328,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""Stage 3 of the COVID-19 National Preparedness Plan A public health emergency has been declared A curfew from Saturday, March 28, to Tuesday, April 14, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This may be extended. Persons are confined to their places of residence during curfew hours Limited movement during the day Continue to practise physical distancing of six feet between persons The plan is being implemented in a phased manner based on the intensity of spread."" Archived Source: /web/20200402224853/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/extracts-emergency-management-covid-19-order-2020-fbclidiwar32cxrvq5zqfy0msm6nybss1_90a-nygoo3isvesndcghk-wagaik1dz48/" Barbados,BRB,20200328,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"With a nightly curfew in place Nationwide, making an assumption that residents are requested to stay at home at least during these hours 2000hrs to 0600hrs. http://archive.fo/wip/HPLId" Barbados,BRB,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nightime curfew Nationwide imposed from 2000hrs to 0600hrs, limiting movement http://archive.fo/wip/HPLId" Barbados,BRB,20200401,E1: Income support,1,0,"""Social Security Deferral – Deferral of employer’s contributions to the NIS for employers retaining more than 2/3 of staff complement; Government will provide supplemental support to the NIS Unemployment Fund as needed and within the context of available fiscal space; Laid off workers to receive benefits for 6 months and those on short weeks to receive 60% for the days they are not working . Welfare Support – Government, through the welfare department, to provide minimum income of an amount up to USD300 per month to households where no person is left employed as a result of COVID-19."" GDP Per Capita in Barbados is around $16,000 which classafies this as limited support. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604145001/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/barbados-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200604152540/https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD?locations=BB " Barbados,BRB,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Beginning April 1, the Student Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF) is offering borrowers a number of repayment options to help them weather the COVID-19 outbreak. The measures are intended to help cushion the financial impact of the crisis on families. Government announcement https://web.archive.org/web/20200618202139/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/srlf-repayment-relief-in-wake-of-covid-19/" Barbados,BRB,20200403,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"a 24 hr National curfew is enforced. no gatherings or events. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328801/barbados-authorities-announce-24-hour-curfew-from-april-3-update-1 http://archive.fo/wip/50ZHZ" Barbados,BRB,20200403,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""There has been no decision made in relation to when bus services at the Transport Board will be halted. This statement came in light of the ongoing 24-hour Covid-19 curfew placed on the country. Chief Executive Officer, Fabian Wharton says the board will allow bus services to continue for now."" Source: https://www.cbc.bb/2020/04/07/transport-board-services-continue/" Barbados,BRB,20200403,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"A 24 hour curfew will be imposed starting on Friday 3 April until at least April 14.The new measures supersede an overnight curfew which came into effect on Saturday, March 28 /web/20200601121548/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328801/barbados-authorities-announce-24-hour-curfew-from-april-3-update-1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200601121740/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-barbados-imposes-24-hour-curfew-april-3-14 " Barbados,BRB,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Acting Prime Minister Sanita Bradshaw announced that a 24-hour curfew will come into effect at 17:00 (local time) on Friday, April 3, in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on Barbados. The new measures supersede an overnight curfew which came into effect on Saturday, March 28. Additionally, all non-essential businesses will remain closed across the island until Wednesday, April 15. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328801/barbados-authorities-announce-24-hour-curfew-from-april-3-update-1" Barbados,BRB,20200403,C8: International travel controls,2,,"A mandatory 14-day quarantine in a Government facility for all persons entering Barbados. Source: https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20200403,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Barbados has established a COVID-19 information hotline that can be reached at 246-536-4500. Source: https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Additionaly, information is being posted on the Government Information Service website with a special web page dedicated to Covid-19. Source: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/extracts-emergency-management-covid-19-order-2020" Barbados,BRB,20200403,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Mass testing of persons for the COVID-19 virus is a luxury that this country cannot afford at this time. COVID-19 Czar, Richard Carter, says this is because of the limitations on the availability of the items required for testing, including swabs and test kits. He was speaking yesterday on one of the local radio call-in programmes as he responded to a caller who suggested that everyone should be tested. Carter, reflecting on the finite supplies, indicated that they are limiting the testing to ensure that the resources currently at their disposal are used in instances where they are absolutely necessary. 'Mass testing of the whole population is not an option that we can use at this moment and it is perhaps not an indication of where we are in the course of the epidemic,' he stated."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407025412/https://www.barbadosadvocate.com/news/no-mass-testing-right-now" Barbados,BRB,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Anton Best said there is no evidence yet of community spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) but health officials are aggressively using contact tracing to limit an increase in infections."" Source: https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/244799/-aggressive-contact-tracing-continues" Barbados,BRB,20200403,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Curfew starts https://web.archive.org/web/20200515082307/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/24-hour-curfew-for-barbados-from-friday/" Barbados,BRB,20200408,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""The Transport Board has decided to keep its service to commuters going, offering shuttles for essential workers during the public health emergency. (...) The Transport Board reversed its decision to end regular scheduled services come Thursday (09.04), the deadline for senior citizens to collect their pensions from post offices around the island. Wharton said: 'We decided to keep the service going because there are people that will still rely on public transport to meet their day-to-day needs. We are concerned about people joyriding, using our service for non-essential travel, and we would ask the public to desist from doing that. We have made the decision to keep the bus service open for now. We will inform the public of any further changes when necessary.' Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200414045936/https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/04/07/transport-board-no-longer-suspending-services/" Barbados,BRB,20200408,E1: Income support,1,0,"Adopt-a-Family program jointly funded by the Welfare Department and individual donations is still accepting donations. Program description: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618203004/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/measures-coming-soon-to-cushion-the-vulnerable/ Donation site: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618203548/https://www.cibcfcib.com/covid-19/covid-19-barbados-adopt-a-family KPMG report as of April 8" Barbados,BRB,20200411,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425153819/https://www.facebook.com/transportboardbarbados/photos/pcb.2945254335512956/2945253975512992/ / https://web.archive.org/web/20200415095859/http://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/supermarkets-reopen-tomorrow-fill-online-and-phone-orders / https://web.archive.org/save/https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/04/24/curfew-will-end-but-state-of-emergency-remains-ag/" Barbados,BRB,20200411,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Cloth masks recommended https://web.archive.org/web/20200806040235/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/shopping-schedule-during-covid-19-curfew/" Barbados,BRB,20200415,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The extension according to Mottley also means: 'School cannot reopen on Tuesday next week.' Therefore, a conversation needs to be had on e-learning and distance learning for schools. In terms of CSEC and CAPE examinations, talks are to be had with the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC)."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200414233137/https://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/covid-19-curfew-extended-barbados-relaxed-restrictions" Barbados,BRB,20200415,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Anton Best said there is no evidence yet of community spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) but health officials are aggressively using contact tracing to limit an increase in infections."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406134607/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/244799/-aggressive-contact-tracing-continues" Barbados,BRB,20200415,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Barbadians will now have two days weekly to conduct business based on their surnames from April 15. There is a shopping schedule for supermarkets, fish markets, hardware stores and banks. Customers must carry ID cards, wear masks, and have a shopping list. They must practice social distancing."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200823102356/https://www.looptt.com/content/covid-19-curfew-extended-barbados-relaxed-restrictions-5" Barbados,BRB,20200419,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Online teaching is underway at all tertiary institutions and most private schools, the Ministry of Education has declared, even as it is yet to declare if and when the third term of the school year is to begin."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425151819/https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/04/22/elearning-begins-at-colleges-private-schools/" Barbados,BRB,20200419,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"24 hr curfew Nationwide extended - no public events or gatherings http://archive.fo/wip/8LfCL" Barbados,BRB,20200419,C8: International travel controls,2,,"A mandatory 14-day quarantine in a Government facility for all persons entering Barbados. Source (updated up to 24 April 2020): https://web.archive.org/web/20200402213119/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20200419,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Barbados has established a COVID-19 information hotline that can be reached at 246-536-4500. Source: https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Additionaly, information is being posted on the Government Information Service website with a special web page dedicated to Covid-19. Source: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/extracts-emergency-management-covid-19-order-2020" Barbados,BRB,20200419,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""With 27,000 COVID-19 tests and 2,800 swabs secured by the Barbados government, the Ministry of Health intends to increase significantly the number of persons being tested for the virus. Health officials were forced to establish a rigid criteria when testing first began in February and also had to reduce the number of tests conducted in the last three to four days due to limited testing resources but this will be changed going forward."" Source: http://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/moh-mass-testing-covid-19-commence-shortly" Barbados,BRB,20200419,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Minister of Health Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic has reported that 39 of the 77 confirmed COVID-19 cases were identified through a rigorous contact tracing programme."" Source: https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/04/25/contact-tracing-works-health-minister/" Barbados,BRB,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Domestic workers may return to work from 20th May, 2020 but they shall wear face mask and observe physical distancing whilst at work."" ""All clients shall wear face masks, staff shall wear masks and face shields and all persons shall observe physical distancing"" - Barber shops, beauty salons https://web.archive.org/web/20200926090700/https://pmo.gov.bb/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DIRECTIVE6-vs2.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200610010017/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/emergency-management-covid-19-order-2020-directive-6/" Barbados,BRB,20200424,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Barbados expands testing referrals for those with listed symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618204405/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/24/news/regional/barbados/barbados-revises-guidelines-for-covid-19-testing/" Barbados,BRB,20200425,C8: International travel controls,2,,"24 hr curfew Nationwide extended. ""Additionally, all other nonessential businesses will remain closed during the curfew and all individuals entering Barbados will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine period."" http://archive.fo/wip/8LfCL" Barbados,BRB,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"""With the support of the Ministry of Information, Science and Smart Technology (MIST), Digicel is working with the Ministry of Education to deliver its eLearning solution for Term III, the Hilary Term, to all 2,600 teachers and over 35,000 school children across all schools in Barbados."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502232617/https://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/digicel-gives-students-teachers-free-access-govts-elearning-site" Barbados,BRB,20200426,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""For public transport, buses will be limited to 60 per cent capacity to provide sufficient space and only one person at a time can sit on a row of chairs."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502235439/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/245278/acting-safely-protecting-vulnerable" Barbados,BRB,20200428,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"24 hr curfew Nationwide extended: no public events or gatherings. Source: http://archive.fo/wip/8LfCL" Barbados,BRB,20200428,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"""Under the current curfew, residents are restricted to shopping in supermarkets, fish markets, hardware stores, and banks between certain hours and days based on the first letter of their surname."" Source: http://archive.fo/wip/8LfCL" Barbados,BRB,20200428,C8: International travel controls,2,,"24 hr curfew Nationwide extended. ""Additionally, all other nonessential businesses will remain closed during the curfew and all individuals entering Barbados will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine period."" http://archive.fo/wip/8LfCL" Barbados,BRB,20200430,E1: Income support,1,0,"Relief for self-employed persons for April and May announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618205228/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/governments-lifeline-for-self-employed/" Barbados,BRB,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Businesses are authorised to open under certain operating hours. A comprehensive list is available at https://web.archive.org/web/20200513233646/https://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/covid-19-govt-outlines-new-curfew-business-operating-hours" Barbados,BRB,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Government has announced a new emergency curfew directive to run from midnight on May 3 to 17, 2020. Under the revised directive, the island will be on a curfew from 8 pm to 5 am each day and all residents are expected to remain indoors except to purchase groceries, conduct banking business or visit a public market."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513233646/https://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/covid-19-govt-outlines-new-curfew-business-operating-hours" Barbados,BRB,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Government has announced a new emergency curfew directive to run from midnight on May 3 to 17, 2020. Under the revised directive, the island will be on a curfew from 8 pm to 5 am each day and all residents are expected to remain indoors except to purchase groceries, conduct banking business or visit a public market."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513233646/https://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/covid-19-govt-outlines-new-curfew-business-operating-hours" Barbados,BRB,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Government has announced a new emergency curfew directive to run from midnight on May 3 to 17, 2020. Under the revised directive, the island will be on a curfew from 8 pm to 5 am each day and all residents are expected to remain indoors except to purchase groceries, conduct banking business or visit a public market."" A nightly 2000-0500 curfew will replace the 24-hour daily curfew beginning May 4. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513233646/https://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/covid-19-govt-outlines-new-curfew-business-operating-hours https://web.archive.org/web/20200601122157/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-barbados-relaxes-movement-business-restrictions-starting-may-4 " Barbados,BRB,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The 24-hour lockdown will revert to an overnight curfew from 8:00 pm until 5:00 am. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513233646/https://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/covid-19-govt-outlines-new-curfew-business-operating-hours *** https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20200504,C8: International travel controls,2,,"A mandatory 14-day quarantine in a Government facility for allpersons entering Barbados. Source: https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20200504,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Barbados has established a COVID-19 information hotline that can be reached at 246-536-4500. Source: https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Additionaly, information is being posted on the Government Information Service website with a special web page dedicated to Covid-19. Source: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/extracts-emergency-management-covid-19-order-2020" Barbados,BRB,20200511,C1: School closing,3,1,"""With students being forced to attend online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in the closure of schools, the Ministry of Education and Technological Vocational Training (METVT) is appealing to donors to collaborate with the ministry and Haigh Communications Inc, the company retained to assist with public relations and the soliciting of the devices for the Googe G Suite Tech Drive Project."" Source: https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/05/12/drive-on-for-school-devices/" Barbados,BRB,20200511,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"“As the phased reopening of businesses and the public sector continues, CEO of the Transport Board Fabian Wharton is reminding the public of strict guidelines as it relates to commuting. 'We are still in the midst of a public health emergency, and in accordance with the curfew directive we are reminding persons that it is compulsory for all passengers to wear face masks when riding the buses'.” Source: https://www.barbadosadvocate.com/news/transport-board-says-expect-delays" Barbados,BRB,20200517,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the Emergency Management (COVID-19) Curfew Directive, issued on May 17th, ""every non-essential service shall remain closed"". However, there is a list of exception listing 56 economic activities which are allowed to operate (during specified hours of the day). https://web.archive.org/web/20200527085939/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/emergency-management-covid-19-curfew-no-5-directive-2020/" Barbados,BRB,20200517,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Every motor omnibus and every public service vehicle is limited to carrying only 60 per cent of its seating capacity and no 2 passengers shall be allowed to sit side by side and the driver, conductor and passengers on such a vehicle shall wear face masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527085939/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/emergency-management-covid-19-curfew-no-5-directive-2020/" Barbados,BRB,20200529,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200607205950/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Barbados,BRB,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200607205950/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Barbados,BRB,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Below note from previous coder, updated from 1G as reopening continued with policies taking effect June 15 and June 22 (daycare centers final sector closed). ""(...) All remaining retail stores will be allowed to reopen from Monday. These businesses include photo studios, photographers, car rentals, animal grooming, trucking and transport and well cleaning and recycling. (...) Restaurants will be reopened for dining in, under strict guidelines also. The Attorney-General noted that table spacing will have to be taken into consideration. Families, dining together, however, will be exempt from the strict physical distancing protocol."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608040349/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/245825/businesses-reopen " Barbados,BRB,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""(...) Churches and faith-based organisations will be allowed to reopen, but under guidelines related to density and specific space for each person. (...) Beaches will also be accessible from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608040349/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/245825/businesses-reopen" Barbados,BRB,20200601,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Under the Emergency Management (COVID-19) Order, 2020 to take effect June 1-June 30, public service vehicles are limited to 60% capacity and passengers must maintain social distancing guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618185619/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/emergency-management-covid-19-order-public-service-vehicles/" Barbados,BRB,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""In outlining the new phase in the reopening of the economy, Marshall said starting next week the curfew period will be adjusted. Monday to Thursday the curfew period will be from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Friday to Sunday. He said this will maintain a measure of control and curb the “natural exuberance” of Barbadians to socialise on weekends."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608040349/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/245825/businesses-reopen" Barbados,BRB,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""In outlining the new phase in the reopening of the economy, Marshall said starting next week the curfew period will be adjusted. Monday to Thursday the curfew period will be from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Friday to Sunday. He said this will maintain a measure of control and curb the “natural exuberance” of Barbadians to socialise on weekends."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608040349/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/245825/businesses-reopen" Barbados,BRB,20200608,C1: School closing,2,1,"Secondary schools opened beginning June 8. Local new source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618182331/https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/06/01/secondary-schools-to-reopen-next-monday/" Barbados,BRB,20200609,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government Information Service pages still active." Barbados,BRB,20200609,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Government website describes contact tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200618210428/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/frequently-asked-questions-covid-19/" Barbados,BRB,20200614,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Ministry of Health and Wellness has implemented a new policy which allows home quarantine for passengers arriving on flights which originated in countries classified as low risk for COVID-19 cases (ex: those from other Caribbean countries). https://web.archive.org/web/20200618182845/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/new-home-quarantine-policy-for-covid-19/" Barbados,BRB,20200615,C1: School closing,2,1,"On June 15th, class 4 students returned to a changed school campus where they were greeted by the strict entry protocols thanks to COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619043335/https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/06/16/back-to-school-for-some/" Barbados,BRB,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Prime Minister Mottley announced that beginning June 15, those remaining workers who have not yet returned to work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown will be heading back out. All businesses may reopen, except day care centers, which will be allowed to reopen from Monday, June 22. Government press office announcements: https://web.archive.org/web/20200616055239/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/more-businesses-activities-to-resume-from-monday/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200618183525/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/green-light-for-businesses-to-reopen/ " Barbados,BRB,20200615,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"All public and entertainment events can now have a maximum of 500 persons, who will have to adhere to physical distancing protocols and wearing of masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629224023/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/no-more-curfews-effective-wednesday-july-1/ " Barbados,BRB,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The Attorney General noted that from Wednesday, July 15, in relation to public and entertainment events, that once the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit certifies that they are satisfied with the arrangements that are put in place, it would be possible to host events in excess of 500 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629224023/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/no-more-curfews-effective-wednesday-july-1/" Barbados,BRB,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Prime Minister Mottley announces that beginning June 15, curfews will be eased to only include weekends from 10pm to 5am. Remian at 2G as curfews still limiting movement at some level. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618184335/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/prime-ministers-address-to-the-nation-june-11-2020/" Barbados,BRB,20200615,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Prime Minister Mottley announces that beginning June 15, curfews will be eased to only include weekends from 10pm to 5am. Remain at 2G as curfews still limiting movement at some level. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618184335/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/prime-ministers-address-to-the-nation-june-11-2020/" Barbados,BRB,20200619,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From Wednesday, July 1, there will be no curfews in Barbados. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made this announcement in her address to the nation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629224023/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/no-more-curfews-effective-wednesday-july-1/ " Barbados,BRB,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Parents and guardians of children who attend Government’s 15 day nurseries are advised that these facilities will not reopen on Monday, June 22. (as planned previously) A notice from the Child Care Board today explained that the reopening has been delayed to allow for the implementation of measures outlined in the protocols issued by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in response to COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629224753/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/government-day-nurseries-will-not-reopen-on-monday/" Barbados,BRB,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Sporting events will be able to have spectators and physical distancing and wearing of masks must be observed. Indoor events will be subject to density requirements. Church services: the one-hour limit will be lifted and baptisms will be permitted. People must wear gloves as well as adhering to other protocol. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709184723/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/06/27/news/regional/barbados/barbados-curfew-restrictions-end-july-1/" Barbados,BRB,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From 1 July, the social gathering limit has been increased from 250 to 500 and the distance between people is now 1 metre (approx. 3 feet). https://web.archive.org/web/20200709183610/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"All curfew restrictions will be lifted from 1 July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709183610/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"All curfew restrictions will be lifted from 1 July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709183610/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20200708,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Barbados is preparing to open commercial travel on 12 July and has therefore released a set of guidelines that passengers must abide: - a new online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) form must be filled out and submitted 24 hours prior to arrival; - to be fast-tracked on arrival, one must have a negative PCR test with them, taken within 72 hours prior to travel. - those without a PCR test will be tested on arrival. - The type of public health measures that will be taken on an individual basis will be dependent on the risk category of the country the person has travelled from. - Masks must be worn on the flight. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709181301/https://www.facebook.com/moh.barbados/photos/pcb.3304189079613139/3304188582946522/?type=3&theater https://web.archive.org/web/20200709182419/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/barbados-launches-online-ed-form/" Barbados,BRB,20200710,C1: School closing,2,1,"All but one of the 15 public day nurseries, managed by Government, will reopen for the first time on Monday, July 20, after the COVID-19 shutdown. http://archive.fo/Ruy8o" Barbados,BRB,20200712,C8: International travel controls,1,,"'Within 72 hours prior to departure for Barbados, all travellers from high risk countries are strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 PCR test from an accredited laboratory (ISO, CAP, UKAS or equivalent). High risk countries are defined as those with more than 10,000 new cases in the prior seven days and community transmission. Travellers from low risk countries will have up to one week prior to departure for Barbados to take their tests. Low risk countries are defined as those with less than 100 new cases in the prior seven days and not in the Community Transmission Category.' http://archive.fo/mn2rH" Barbados,BRB,20200723,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Barbados is reopening its economy and each sector is working on the protocols they will apply. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809225559/https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/06/23/barbados-reopening-under-safe-protocols/" Barbados,BRB,20200725,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The Government published a guideline for event organisers. In it, it describes that the area designated for individuals is to be calculated at 25 sq ft per individual, and areas designated for groups should be calculated at 10 sq ft per person. Groups should be spaced at least 6 ft apart. There is no specified upper limit of persons allowed in each event. The COVID-19 Monitoring Unit specifically announced that gatherings beyond the 500 persons limit would be allowed on July 26 The Day of National Significance and August 1 Emancipation Day. See government guidelines, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920122222/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/covid-19-guideline-for-producers-of-events/ AND news article, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920123718/https://today.caricom.org/2020/07/22/covid-19-update-barbados-relaxation-of-public-gathering-numbers-july-26-aug-1/ " Barbados,BRB,20200730,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Permission is required for all public and entertainment events up to a maximum of 500 people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809230414/https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/246793/update-protocol-public-gatherings-relaxed-july-26" Barbados,BRB,20200803,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Barbados Ministry of Tourism’s updated travel protocols came into effect on August 3rd. These protocols state that “persons from High-Risk countries with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will be quarantined at a designated holding hotel or approved villa at their own expense, or free of charge at a government facility, and will be monitored daily for the onset of symptoms. These persons will be quarantined for a period of 14 days with an option to take a second COVID-19 PCR test between 5-7 days after the last test accepted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Persons will typically be released once the test result is negative.” “High-Risk: Includes USA, Brazil, India, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Indonesia, Philippines and Russia.” Countries not classified as High-Risk, unless within the “Bubble”, which includes “Saint Lucia, St. Kitts & Nevis, Grenada, Dominica and St. Vincent & The Grenadines”, are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test prior to or on arrival. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830211314/https://www.visitbarbados.org/covid-19-travel-guidelines-2020" Barbados,BRB,20200808,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"On 7 August, Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley released a directive highlighting the precautionary measures – such as use of hand sanitiser, wearing of face masks and the practice of social distancing – that should be undertaken by individuals, employers and tourists in public spaces. This directive will come into affect on 8 August until 27 September. Source: “Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 2) Directive, 2020” (http://archive.vn/3GCcH)" Barbados,BRB,20200819,C1: School closing,2,1,"At a press briefing on 19 March, Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Santia Bradshaw, stated that school is expected to begin on Monday, September 21, although not necessarily at full capacity. (source: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/government-day-nurseries-to-reopen-on-monday/)" Barbados,BRB,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On June 11th, Barbados Prime Minister Hon. Mia Mottley, stated: “As of June 15, and subject to the strict adherence to the prescribed health protocols, which the government has worked on in conjunction with the private sector and the union movement; all businesses, third sector entities and organizations shall become eligible for permission to open and operate as normal.” For example, “gyms can reopen but they must have the capacity to deal with physical distancing.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830214817/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/green-light-for-businesses-to-reopen/" Barbados,BRB,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"“July 1 2020: All curfews lifted and physical distancing reduced to three feet, social events with up to 500 patrons, and sporting events with spectators”. This policy for public events remains current. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830214006/https://carpha.org/Portals/0/Documents/Caribbean%20Countries%20Reopening%20Plan/Update%2014%20August%2028_Caribbean%20Countries%20Reopening%20Plans%20and%20Initiatives.pdf However, notably, Director of the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit stated “that while the protocol allowed for gatherings up to 500, permission was not automatic, since the number of persons permitted to gather depended on the size of the public venue and its capacity to allow for physical distancing.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830233319/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/relaxation-of-public-gathering-numbers-july-24-aug-1/" Barbados,BRB,20200821,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Transport Authority published guidelines for Transport Operators. In it, it states that buses should be filled to no more than 50% capacity with no standing passengers. Taxis should limit the number of passengers transport at each trip. See government guidelines, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920124506/https://ta.gov.bb/News/Latest/COVID-19-Guidance-for-Business-Pla.aspx" Barbados,BRB,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There are currently no lockdowns, curfews, or stay home requirements, in place, in Barbados. Exceptions are if you are in quarantine - due to being infected with coronavirus, having come from a High-Risk country, or “if the Barbados authorities deem that you have been in close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830204502/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/barbados/coronavirus" Barbados,BRB,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel, and there is no curfew in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830212325/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20200821,E1: Income support,1,0,"“Social Security Deferral – Deferral of employer’s contributions to the NIS for  employers retaining more than 2/3 of staff complement; Government will provide supplemental support to the NIS Unemployment Fund as needed and within the context of available fiscal space;  Laid off workers to receive benefits for 6 months and those on short weeks to receive 60% for the days they are not working.” “NIS Deferral -Employers who are retaining more than [three quarters/two-thirds] of their staff complement will be able to defer the employer’s contributions to the NIS for the next three months in the first instance, with another three months if necessary.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830221836/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/barbados-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Barbados,BRB,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On July 31st, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office announced that the “Government will continue to assist those vulnerable families enrolled in the Adopt our Families Programme.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830233500/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/vulnerable-families-will-continue-to-have-assistance/ “Adopt-a-Family Program – Government working with persons earning more than USD50,000 per year to adopt a vulnerable family and provide them with USD300 per month or contribute to an Adopt-a-family fund chaired by the Director of Finance” “Welfare Support – Government, through the welfare department, to provide minimum income of an amount up to USD300 per month to households where no person is left employed as a result of COVID-19.” “Household Survival Program –Implement a Household Survival Program (injecting USD10 million) consisting of three initiatives to assist displaced workers. Those being laid off are entitles to unemployment benefits.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830221836/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/barbados-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html In addition, the “6-month grace period announced for the payment of all loans and mortgages of persons and businesses impacted by economic slow down caused by COVID-19”, announced by Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, on the 20th March, is still current. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830224016/https://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/banks-offer-six-month-grace-period-loans-and-mortgages Also, “The Student Revolving Loan Fund has made the following repayment relief options available to those in need: Reduced payment amounts Deferral of payment (Up to 6 months) Suspension of interest (Up to 3 months) Waiver of late fees” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830233755/https://www.srlfloan.edu.bb/News/COVID-19-Repayment-Relief.aspx The latest coronavirus response plan updates from utilities indicate that they are not going to disconnect customers. For example, The Barbados Light & Power Co. Ltd.’s latest Customer Care Update, in relation to COVID-19, on April 7th, stated: “We have temporarily suspended disconnections for non-payment for residential and business customers. However, we do encourage you to stay as current as possible on your electricity bills to avoid accumulating a large balance in the longer term.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200708205228/https://www.blpc.com.bb/index.php/covid-19-update https://www.blpc.com.bb/index.php/covid-19-update" Barbados,BRB,20200821,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS), the official communications arm of the Barbados government, is regularly updating the coronavirus information sections of their website. Also, they are updating their other social media pages, including Facebook and Twitter. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830232844/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/covid-19/ " Barbados,BRB,20200821,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No testing policy changes in Barbados found since the 24th April, which is when their updated COVID-19 testing referral guidelines were published." Barbados,BRB,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing continues to be carried out in Barbados. “During a press conference on Wednesday, August 5, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Kenneth George assured Barbadians that the contact tracing exercise was a continuous one. He stated: “Contact tracing is ongoing. Contact tracing is a very deliberate science wherein we try to map the contacts of that individual for a period of time, which is the incubation period.” For example, “persons who come in on commercial aircraft, if they test positive we also do contact tracing on the commercial aircraft with respect to a protocol that we use to identify those persons most at risk on that aircraft.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831132434/https://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/cmo-contact-tracing-ongoing-sufficient-covid-19-supplies-island Also, as of August 21st, all visitors and returning residents “must submit to monitoring and install the Hubbcat App on their cellular phones for purposes of contact tracing.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830214006/https://carpha.org/Portals/0/Documents/Caribbean%20Countries%20Reopening%20Plan/Update%2014%20August%2028_Caribbean%20Countries%20Reopening%20Plans%20and%20Initiatives.pdf" Barbados,BRB,20200821,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"“All persons arriving in Barbados are required to wear face masks at all times whilst on airport grounds. Persons will also have their temperature taken.” “Wearing a face mask is actively encouraged and some premises will only allow you to enter if you are wearing a face mask. You may also have your temperature taken when entering some premises.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830204502/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/barbados/coronavirus" Barbados,BRB,20200826,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Children over the age should be wearing a mask - WHO, reported on for Barbados https://web.archive.org/web/20200926085515/https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/08/26/children-aged-12-and-over-should-wear-masks-who/" Barbados,BRB,20200831,C1: School closing,2,1,"Chief Education Officer, Joy Adamson announced on August 5th, 2020 that all schools in Barbados, both public and private, will start on September 21 and teachers’ planning week will be September 14 – 18. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910121901/https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/08/07/but-not-when-but-how-schools-will-reopen/" Barbados,BRB,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910131310/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20200831,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The?Centers for Disease Control?and Prevention?(CDC)?has issued a?Level 3 Travel Health Notice?for?Barbados due to COVID-19. Quarantine measures are still in place along with PCR testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910132703/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/barbados-travel-advisory.html" Barbados,BRB,20200831,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""All persons arriving in Barbados are required to wear face masks at all times whilst on airport grounds. Persons will also have their temperature taken. In moving around Barbados, physical distancing is one metre/three feet. Wearing a face mask is actively encouraged and some premises will only allow you to enter if you are wearing a face mask. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200910155817/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/barbados/coronavirus" Barbados,BRB,20200911,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools are scheduled to re-open on 21 September 2021. Protocols for school operations has been published. Parents are also given the option of applying for home schooling arrangements. See Ministry of Education guidelines, archived: web.archive.org/web/20200920120324/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/guidelines-for-the-safe-operation-of-schools-in-barbados/ AND web.archive.org/web/20200920120529/https://mes.gov.bb/News/Latest/Home-Schooling-Requirements.aspx" Barbados,BRB,20200911,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Government guidelines have been published for event organisers to reduce the threat and spread of COVID-19 during events. See archived government website: web.archive.org/web/20200920122222/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/covid-19-guideline-for-producers-of-events/" Barbados,BRB,20200911,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Countries of departure has been categorised by risk. Travellers arriving from high-risk countries will require a negative PCR test result, and quarantine upon arrival. Travellers arriving from lower risk countries will have less stringent requirements. See government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920125329/https://www.visitbarbados.org/covid-19-travel-guidelines-2020 " Barbados,BRB,20200921,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools have re-opened today, but with strict hygiene measures. These measures are outlined in the 'Guidelines For The Safe Operation Of Schools In Barbados', and include requirements such as that masks must be worn at all times, and that students must carry a spare. There must be proper ventilation in classrooms. Janitorial staff must undertake regular cleaning, especially of high traffic areas. A record of this cleaning must be displayed and inspected daily by supervisors. Signs and posters promoting hand-washing must be placed strategically around the school. More requirements can be read here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gT6sIVl0pwBLrPTrhUm4zPxP60_h3Nu-/view?usp=sharing See government article, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200926042106/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/smooth-return-to-school-on-day-one/" Barbados,BRB,20200928,C1: School closing,1,1,"Though schools were allowed to re-open on September 21st, some schools such as St Paul’s Primary and St Luke’s Primary are taking their own measures and safety protocols. These schools will resume face-to-face classes on September 28th. Refer to archived website: https://archive.vn/8jcHK" Barbados,BRB,20201005,C1: School closing,1,1,"""The Ellerslie School, Black Rock, St. Michael, will be temporarily closed for the next 14 days (resuming October 19th) after a student there tested positive for COVID-19. During the school’s closure, students will be learning online. However, the Education Minister pointed out that just over 100 students at Ellerslie were without devices."" Thus, the Ministry of Education is investing efforts to provide with the necessary devices and facilitate online learning over the next two weeks. Refer to archived website: https://archive.vn/KOnH7" Barbados,BRB,20201005,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""The Ministry of Health and Wellness has denied that diplomats entering Barbados from countries deemed medium or high risk are exempted from taking a second COVID-19 PCR test, meaning that the protocol requiring a second test after four to five days after passengers arrived with an initial negative test result, applied to everyone without exception."" Refer to archived website: https://archive.vn/UZNGT" Barbados,BRB,20201006,C1: School closing,1,1,"Only Ellerslie School, where two students tested positive, will remain closed. No other institution is advised or required to close. The Chief Medical Officer will provide immediate update the public if the situation changes. Refer to archived website: https://archive.vn/eRyip" Barbados,BRB,20201009,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy found. As noted previously, Ellerslie School was closed for 14 days from 5 October 2020. Classes will resume today 19 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019175435/https://barbadostoday.bb/2020/10/04/ellerslie-secondary-school-closed-after-student-tests-positive-for-covid-19/" Barbados,BRB,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Masks are required for public transportation and taxis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019182807/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change in policy found." Barbados,BRB,20201010,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change. Schools are still open but with strict hygiene measures. These measures are outlined in the 'Guidelines For The Safe Operation Of Schools In Barbados', and include requirements such as that masks must be worn at all times, and that students must carry a spare. There must be proper ventilation in classrooms. Janitorial staff must undertake regular cleaning, especially of high traffic areas. A record of this cleaning must be displayed and inspected daily by supervisors. Signs and posters promoting hand-washing must be placed strategically around the school. More requirements can be read here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gT6sIVl0pwBLrPTrhUm4zPxP60_h3Nu-/view?usp=sharing" Barbados,BRB,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184229/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20201020,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102224905/https://www.visitbarbados.org/covid-19-travel-guidelines-2020 " Barbados,BRB,20201020,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change found." Barbados,BRB,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change found." Barbados,BRB,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) continues to regularly update the coronavirus information section of their website, and on social media. The government also runs a Covid-19 information hotline. https://web.archive.org/web/20200830232844/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/covid-19/ " Barbados,BRB,20201020,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change found." Barbados,BRB,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change found." Barbados,BRB,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. The Protocol specifies that masks must be worn for those in attendance at events including private parties, recreational or competitive sporting events, a banquet, ball or reception, any social event, a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organization, and political meetings. Masks must also be worn at places of public entertainment, and on public transport. The government also published the Emergency Management (Covid-19)Churches (No. 5) Directive on 28th October. This Directive stated that masks must be worn at Church, but exceptions are made for those who are officiating, preaching, singing, reading, praying or playing a wind instrument. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view" Barbados,BRB,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. Paragraph 2 of this document states that businesses can operate so long as they follow social distancing policies for staff and customers, provide hand sanitising stations for staff and customers, limit the number of people inside or outside their establishment at any time so that there is at least 6 feet between every individual, make sure that people do not assemble otherwise than for the purpose of transacting business, and follow any other policies that are implemented by the Chief Medical Officer and Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view" Barbados,BRB,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020'. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. The Protocol allows any business regulated under the Public Entertainments Act who wishes to reopen to seek the permission of the Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit. This Unit will decide the maximum number of patrons that the business can accommodate and the conditions of operation and any additional protocols required. All those at a place of public entertainment must wear a face mask. More generally, the Protocol allows events with no more than 500 people to be held. Exceptions can be made and more people can attend if special permission is obtained from the Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit. Attendees must follow strict distancing protocols, wear a face mask and follow any other instructions given by the Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit. Hosts must provide hand sanitiser for all persons in attendance, comply with any instructions given by the Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit, and ensure that physical distancing protocols are observed by all those in attendance. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view" Barbados,BRB,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. Paragraph 3, sub-paragraph 1 of this document outlines that individuals are able to hold a private party, recreational or competitive sporting event, a banquet, ball or reception, any social event, a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club, or civic association or organisation, and a political meeting. Paragraph 3, sub-paragraph 2 clarifies that these events cannot be attended by more than 500 people and sub-paragraph 5 states that there must be physical distancing of 1m between attendees, unless they are of the same household. Paragraph 9, sub-paragraph 1 indicates that exceptions can be made for those wishing to host an activity with more than 500 people, if they seek permission from the Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view " Barbados,BRB,20201029,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. While the measures allow public transport to operate with its authorised number of seated passengers, only half the number of authorised standing passengers are allowed on the vehicle. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view" Barbados,BRB,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No stay at home requirements. However, Paragraph 15 of the Emergency Management (Covid 19) (No.3) Order published on 28th October, grants the Prime Minister the power to impose a curfew, if advised to do so by the Chief Medical Officer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view" Barbados,BRB,20201102,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change. The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training partnered with UNICEF and USAID to released the 'We’re Stronger Together' song and music video to reinforce COVID-19 health and safety protocols in schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105130438/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/were-stronger-together-jingle-music-video-launched/" Barbados,BRB,20201111,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools remain open with hygiene requirements, and the Ministry of Education, Technological & Vocational Training annouced that this term ends on Thursday 10 December for students, and Friday Dec 11 for teachers. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120021308/https://mes.gov.bb/News/Announcements/School-Calendar-for-2018-to-2021.aspx" Barbados,BRB,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change. The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. Paragraph 2 of this document states that businesses can operate so long as they follow social distancing policies for staff and customers, provide hand sanitising stations for staff and customers, limit the number of people inside or outside their establishment at any time so that there is at least 6 feet between every individual, make sure that people do not assemble otherwise than for the purpose of transacting business, and follow any other policies that are implemented by the Chief Medical Officer and Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view" Barbados,BRB,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change. The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. The third clause of this document states that any person can host or attend any social events less than 500 people, following other hygiene and distancing requirements stated in the protocol. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view" Barbados,BRB,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change. The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. Paragraph 3, sub-paragraph 1 of this document outlines that individuals are able to hold a private party, recreational or competitive sporting event, a banquet, ball or reception, any social event, a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club, or civic association or organisation, and a political meeting. Paragraph 3, sub-paragraph 2 clarifies that these events cannot be attended by more than 500 people and sub-paragraph 5 states that there must be physical distancing of 1m between attendees, unless they are of the same household. Paragraph 9, sub-paragraph 1 indicates that exceptions can be made for those wishing to host an activity with more than 500 people, if they seek permission from the Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view" Barbados,BRB,20201111,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change. The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. While the measures allow public transport to operate with its authorised number of seated passengers, only half the number of authorised standing passengers are allowed on the vehicle. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view" Barbados,BRB,20201111,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No stay-at-home requirements is currently in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120024021/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201120023526/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/barbados/coronavirus" Barbados,BRB,20201111,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No internal movement restrictions found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120024021/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20201111,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Persons from High-Risk countries with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will be quarantined at a designated holding hotel or approved villa at their own expense, or free of charge at a government facility, and will be monitored daily for the onset of symptoms. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120024021/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Barbados,BRB,20201111,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. The Government of Barbados have boosted priority capital spending and introduced social programs for displaced workers to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the economy. This included infrastructure investment to renovate schools, government buildings and industrial complexes, as well as introduced a Household Survival Program. The latter involves a minimum income for households made unemployed by COVID-19 and supplemental unemployment benefits though the National Insurance Scheme. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120025005/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Barbados,BRB,20201111,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change found." Barbados,BRB,20201111,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Infomation on the COVID-19 situation can be accessed through the BGIS website. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120025341/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/covid-19/" Barbados,BRB,20201111,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change found." Barbados,BRB,20201111,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change found." Barbados,BRB,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. Mask are still required in public events, places of public entertainment and some other public spaces as required by the protocol. https://drive.google.com/file/d/120tlIBURJq4vvzEgG4UR5khtz-N9jxXJ/view" Barbados,BRB,20201121,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are open, with protocols in place to protect student and staff health as described in the ""GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF SCHOOLS IN BARBADOS"" published September 21 2020, and available at https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210506/https://mes.gov.bb/Download.ashx?file=Attachments%2FFINAL_PROTOCOLS_SEPT_2020_HI_RES.pdf&name=Guidelines+for+the+Safe+Operation+in+Schools" Barbados,BRB,20201121,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. Paragraph 2 of this document states that businesses can operate so long as they follow social distancing policies for staff and customers, provide hand sanitising stations for staff and customers, limit the number of people inside or outside their establishment at any time so that there is at least 6 feet between every individual, make sure that people do not assemble otherwise than for the purpose of transacting business, and follow any other policies that are implemented by the Chief Medical Officer and Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit. Paragraph 10 states that ""An owner or operator of a business that is regulated under the Public Entertainments Act, Cap. 85A who wishes to re-open and conduct business shall seek the permission of the Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit who shall determine the maximum number of patrons that the business can accommodate and the conditions and protocols applicable thereto"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201129212031/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/official-gazette-october-29-2020-no-117/" Barbados,BRB,20201121,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change. The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. The third clause of this document states that any person can host or attend any social events less than 500 people, following other hygiene and distancing requirements stated in the protocol. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129212031/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/official-gazette-october-29-2020-no-117/" Barbados,BRB,20201121,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change. The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. Paragraph 3, sub-paragraph 1 of this document outlines that individuals are able to hold a private party, recreational or competitive sporting event, a banquet, ball or reception, any social event, a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club, or civic association or organisation, and a political meeting. Paragraph 3, sub-paragraph 2 clarifies that these events cannot be attended by more than 500 people and sub-paragraph 5 states that there must be physical distancing of 1m between attendees, unless they are of the same household. Paragraph 9, sub-paragraph 1 indicates that exceptions can be made for those wishing to host an activity with more than 500 people, if they seek permission from the Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring Unit. Additional regulations for religious services are described in ""EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (COVID-19) CHURCHES (NO. 5) DIRECTIVE, 2020"", published in the same edition of the Official Gazette noted below. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129212031/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/official-gazette-october-29-2020-no-117/" Barbados,BRB,20201121,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change. The Barbados government published the 'Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020' on 29th October 2020. Measures outlined will apply between the 29th October, 2020 and the 27th March, 2021. Per Paragraph 11 of the Directive, measures allow public transport to operate with its authorised number of seated passengers, only half the number of authorised standing passengers are allowed on the vehicle. Sanitization measures are implemented at specified motor omnibus terminals. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129212031/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/official-gazette-october-29-2020-no-117/" Barbados,BRB,20201121,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change, no stay at home requirements are in place. " Barbados,BRB,20201121,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change, no restrictions on internal movement are in place. " Barbados,BRB,20201121,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. It is mandatory that all persons travelling to Barbados from high and medium risk countries have a negative COVID-19 PCR test done at an accredited or certified facility within three days prior to arrival. Persons arriving from Canada, however, are allowed to be tested on arrival in Barbados, if they are unable to receive their test results in time for departure from their country. All high risk passengers are required to quarantine at a designated hotel or approved villa at their own expense or free of charge at a government facility, up to the time of a second test, which will be four to five days after the first test. At the end of the period, if they test negative, they are discharged from quarantine, but will continue to be monitored for seven days from the time of arrival. Passengers from medium risk countries are monitored for seven days after arrival and must also undergo a second test within four to five days. Persons from low risk countries are strongly advised to have a negative test taken within five days of arrival, and those who arrive without it will be tested on arrival. As of November 3, 50 countries are included in the ""High Risk"" category https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214959/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/50-countries-now-in-covid-19-high-risk-category/" Barbados,BRB,20201121,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. The Government of Barbados have boosted priority capital spending and introduced social programs for displaced workers to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the economy. This included infrastructure investment to renovate schools, government buildings and industrial complexes, as well as introduced a Household Survival Program. The latter involves a minimum income for households made unemployed by COVID-19 and supplemental unemployment benefits though the National Insurance Scheme. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129213032/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#B last updated November 19 2020" Barbados,BRB,20201121,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Per latest update from the IMF (November 19, 2020) ""The Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) announced a series of measures (effective April 1, 2020) to help support commercial banks and other deposit-taking institution manage the economic fallout from the coronavirus shock. Specifically: i) the Bank’s discount rate at which it provides overnight lending to banks and deposit-taking non-banks licensed under the Financial Institutions Act was reduced from 7 percent to 2 percent; ii) the securities ratio for banks was lowered from 17.5 percent to 5 percent; iii) the 1.5 percent securities ratio for non-bank deposit taking licensees was eliminated; and, iv) the Bank indicated it stands ready to make collateralized loans for up to six months as liquidity support for licensees. These measures follow an agreement brokered by the GoB for commercial banks to provide forbearance in the form a 6-month debt-payment moratorium for individuals and business directly impacted by COVID-19 (expired end-September). Banks are now working with individual borrowers as needed on further repayment extensions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201129213032/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#B" Barbados,BRB,20201121,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A broad public information campaign is in place, documented at https://web.archive.org/web/20201129212124/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/covid-19/" Barbados,BRB,20201121,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Barbados,BRB,20201121,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Barbados,BRB,20201121,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Mask are required in public events, places of public entertainment and some other public spaces as required by the protocol. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129212031/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/official-gazette-october-29-2020-no-117/" Barbados,BRB,20201130,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change - Remain open with safety measures in place, according to guidelines https://web.archive.org/web/20201207192141/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/guidelines-for-the-safe-operation-of-schools-in-barbados/" Barbados,BRB,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change " Barbados,BRB,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change " Barbados,BRB,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change " Barbados,BRB,20201130,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change " Barbados,BRB,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"None in place " Barbados,BRB,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change, none restrictions in place" Barbados,BRB,20201130,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change " Barbados,BRB,20201130,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201207193209/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Barbados,BRB,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201207193209/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Barbados,BRB,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued publishing of updates and a broad public campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20201207193943/https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/covid-19/" Barbados,BRB,20201130,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Barbados,BRB,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Barbados,BRB,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change " Brunei,BRN,20200106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health has a website with all relevant information on Coronavirus. It also brings statements to the population often. Campaign website: /web/20200404203230/http://www.moh.gov.bn/SitePages/COVID-19.aspx According to this source, campaign started on January 6: /web/20200404203313/https://sites.google.com/site/weechiankoh/home/Covid-19 " Brunei,BRN,20200130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Brunei government has barred China’s Hubei residents from entering the country starting January 30 as part of preventive measures to contain the new coronavirus outbreak. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200201131048/https://thescoop.co/2020/01/30/brunei-bans-entry-of-visitors-with-recent-hubei-travel-history/" Brunei,BRN,20200201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travellers entering Brunei in all of its seven entry points will be subjected to temperature screening starting February 1 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504213042/https://thescoop.co/2020/02/01/wuhan-coronavirus-moh-starts-health-screening-at-all-entry-points/" Brunei,BRN,20200211,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Included in official press release is how to use a face mask https://web.archive.org/web/20200830143432/http://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/FINAL%20Press%20release%20nCoV%2011-02-2020%20(English).pdf" Brunei,BRN,20200309,H2: Testing policy,2,,"/web/20200404205427/http://www.moh.gov.bn/SitePages/FAQCOVID19.aspx Policy is to test anyone that has had contact or has arrived from abroad and developed symptoms At present, any citizen and permanent resident of Brunei Darussalam or foreigner within the country is eligible for the COVID-19 testing (free of charge) if they meet any of the following: • Close contacts of confirmed cases - they include household members, those who shared meals with you or attended a close family gathering with you, those who were with you in an enclosed room for 30 minutes or more and those who are working in close proximity or sharing work space with you. • Those who have a travel history to affected countries in the last 14 days and have developed fever and/or respiratory symptoms." Brunei,BRN,20200311,C1: School closing,3,1,"This appears to be the Ministry of Education's press release about the new dates for schools: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830141758/http://www.moe.gov.bn/SitePages/NewsArticle.aspx?AID=637" Brunei,BRN,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 13 March, the Ministry of Health informed the public that all mass gatherings including weddings and sports events are temporarily prohibited. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504215343/http://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/press%20releases/FINAL_ENG_PRESS%20STATEMENT%20COVID-19_13.03.2020.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On 13 March, the Ministry of Health informed the public that all mass gatherings including weddings and sports events are temporarily prohibited. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504215343/http://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/press%20releases/FINAL_ENG_PRESS%20STATEMENT%20COVID-19_13.03.2020.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government has expanded travel restrictions, barring foreign visitors who have been to Europe, including the UK, in the past fortnight from entering Brunei. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504213648/https://thescoop.co/2020/03/13/covid-19-live-updates/3/" Brunei,BRN,20200324,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Following the statement released by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday, 23 March 2020, no foreign nationals will be allowed entry to Brunei Darussalam whether by land, sea or air until further notice and this prohibition includes foreign nationals entering the country for transit. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504212259/http://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/press%20releases/Media%20statement%20on%20the%20current%20situation%20of%20COVID-19%20in%20Brunei%20Darussalam%20%2824.03.2020%29.pdf ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504212521/https://www.flyroyalbrunei.com/brunei/en/covid-19-updates/" Brunei,BRN,20200328,E1: Income support,1,0,"On 28 March, the Second Finance and Economy Minister announced that the government will pay 25 percent of private sector employees’ salaries in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) for three months as part of additional measures to help businesses ride out the economic slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425202332/https://thescoop.co/2020/03/13/covid-19-live-updates/ " Brunei,BRN,20200402,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"In cases where measures to make the workplaces safer in reducing infection transmission such as temporary redeployment or making other work arrangements have been undertaken but has been further assessed by the employer that they may still pose an increased risk to the vulnerable worker, then, wherever possible, the employer may consider for vulnerable employees to work by telecommunicating from home, provided that there are means of monitoring work hours, work output, remote access and connectivity to workplace and colleagues. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504214832/http://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/guidelines/MOH%27s%20Guidelines%20for%20vulnerable%20populations%20%283%20April%202020%29.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20200404,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Ministry of Health has provided advisory for safe use of public facilities, such as public transportation, but other tan recommendations there is no measure closing it. /web/20200404195342/http://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/guidelines/ADVISORY%20FOR%20SAFE%20USE%20OF%20PUBLIC%20FACILITIES.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20200405,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"On 5 April, the second minister of finance and economy said that not all civil servants will be allowed to work from home during the COVID-19 outbreak, explaining that employers should be given flexibility when adjusting to Brunei’s partial shutdown. “There cannot be a straightforward directive applicable to all types of business or government activities... There are companies who don’t have flexibility and limited resources… Therefore we need to have a balance.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504213309/https://thescoop.co/2020/04/04/covid-19-live-updates-2/3/" Brunei,BRN,20200411,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"“The people should always practise physical and social distancing by avoiding going to retail stores, business outlets and markets in large crowds as previously stated. This is in addition to complying with restrictions on mass gatherings and practising personal hygiene and maintaining a clean environment, ” the minister said. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830142209/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/04/11/brunei-sees-first-covid-19-case-after-five-days-seven-more-recoveries" Brunei,BRN,20200423,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"“The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced an update to the Guideline for Mass Gathering yesterday (April 23). (...) Events or activities that are permitted, subject to precautionary measures are personal and family activities such as Tahlil, Doa Selamat and prayers at their own private residence/ home; marriage registration and solemnisation; meetings, conferences, training courses and job interviews including written examinations; and recreational activities (sports and physical activities) in the open area and guided by the Municipal Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA); Forestry Department of the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT); Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRE) of the Ministry of Development (MoD); and the Ministry Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS). (…) For personal and family activities as well religious activities such as Tahlil, Doa Selamat and prayer at home alone, the steps include limiting the attendance of family members to not more than 30 people (subject to home size).” https://web.archive.org/web/20200506072956/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/moh-updates-guidelines-for-mass-gathering/" Brunei,BRN,20200424,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced an update to the Guideline for Mass Gathering yesterday (April 23). (...) In the context of COVID-19 in Brunei Darussalam, an example of mass gathering not permitted at present include all cultural, recreational and entertainment events; personal or social events, religious events, weddings, anniversaries and festivals involving the use of public places especially enclosed venue such as banquet halls, restaurants and other venues."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506072956/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/moh-updates-guidelines-for-mass-gathering/" Brunei,BRN,20200428,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200830141512/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Brunei,BRN,20200428,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"“(…) the main purpose of the app is contact tracing. He added that it will be the new norm for the public as they will be required to fill in an assessment form daily for which they will receive a code. The minister explained that if the code they receive is green that means they can move about, while a red code means otherwise. A yellow code is up for appeal to doctors who will reply and issue a certificate to the applicant and so on. He said the method of application is currently being refined, especially in terms of its dual-language system, in Malay and English.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822210356/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1265892/coronavirus-pandemic-brunei-mulls-lifting-restrictions-in-stages" Brunei,BRN,20200515,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Six types of premises will be allowed to reopen on May 16, including restaurants, gyms and sports facilities, driving schools as well as stalls and markets as part of the government’s “de-escalation plan” to ease coronavirus restrictions. While eateries, markets and sports facilities are now allowed to reopen, they are only permitted host 30 percent of their capacity at any one time. /web/20200521022736/https://thescoop.co/2020/05/01/covid-19-live-updates-3/ " Brunei,BRN,20200515,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"May 14: Gov’t launches BruHealth contact tracing app. The government has rolled out its BruHealth contact tracing app on Thursday following the announcement on easing of coronavirus curbs. Owners of six types of businesses – driving schools, gyms and fitness centres, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, golf courses, restaurants, cafés and food courts as well as stalls and markets – must download the app and register before they are allowed to reopen on May 16. All Brunei residents are expected to use the app every time they enter or leave business premises, allowing authorities to track potential carriers of COVID-19. Business owners will be required to apply for the re-opening of business premises before they are issued a customized QR code that will be used for the app. This may be extended to schools. The BruHealth app will be made mandatory for all Brunei residents “in the near future” as the COVID-19 pandemic might drag on until next year, the health minister said /web/20200521022736/https://thescoop.co/2020/05/01/covid-19-live-updates-3/ " Brunei,BRN,20200528,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The government has released another COVID-19 contact tracing app known as PremiseScan that allows businesses and premises to grant or deny the entry of Brunei residents who are unable to download the BruHealth mobile app due to phone incompatibility. /web/20200601014130/https://thescoop.co/2020/05/01/covid-19-live-updates-3/ " Brunei,BRN,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Mosques and other places of worship will reopen for Friday prayers this week after 10 weeks of closure as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19. Reservations must be made beforehand through the BruHealth app. Those who are at a higher risk from coronavirus will not be allowed to enter mosques, including children under the age of 15. Only those with a green health code can perform Friday prayers at mosques. /web/20200601014130/https://thescoop.co/2020/05/01/covid-19-live-updates-3/ " Brunei,BRN,20200602,C1: School closing,2,1,"Brunei restarted in-school learning on June 2 for students who are sitting for public exams. Students in Year 6, 8, 10 Express, 11, 12 and 13 will be the first group to return to schools in the first phase of reopening, while other pupils will continue with online lessons. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610123509/https://thescoop.co/2020/05/21/brunei-partially-reopens-schools-on-june-2-as-coronavirus-concerns-ease/" Brunei,BRN,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Non-resident foreigners are not allowed to transit or enter Brunei. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610124013/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html" Brunei,BRN,20200609,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"“It is mandatory for those serving food, whether in fast food outlets or restaurants. They are the ones who should be using face masks.” Students it is recommended, and it will be mandatory during an outbreak in an area https://web.archive.org/web/20200830144253/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/2020/06/face-masks-mandatory-for-food-servers-not-for-students/" Brunei,BRN,20200613,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Brunei enters second phase of de-escalation plan. As part of the second phase of re-opening, restaurants, cafés and food courts will be able to operate at 60 percent of their full seating capacity at a time while market stalls can accommodate up to 75 percent of their dine-in customers at a particular period. Mosques, surau and prayer halls will also reopen for the five daily prayers, in addition to Friday prayers. Women and children under the age of 15 are still not allowed to attend Friday prayers but they can perform the five daily prayers at places of worship. Muslims with a yellow health code on the BruHealth system will also be permitted to participate in the five daily prayers at mosques. For driving schools, small classes will be authorised to run at 60 percent of the usual capacity. Safety guidelines that were put in place in the first phase will remain, including using the BruHealth app before entering and leaving the premises. /web/20200622011048/https://thescoop.co/2020/06/01/covid-19-live-updates-4/" Brunei,BRN,20200618,C1: School closing,2,1,"A total of 20,939 nursery and primary students are expected to return to schools on June 18 as part of the government’s second phase of reopening, the education minister said on Tuesday. /web/20200622011048/https://thescoop.co/2020/06/01/covid-19-live-updates-4/" Brunei,BRN,20200620,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Brunei receives ‘travel bubble’ proposals from three countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has received two official offers from China and Singapore to restart bilateral travel, while waiting for Malaysia to submit their formal proposal that allows Bruneians to cross the border. Minister said there is no time frame for Brunei to decide on the ‘travel bubble’ plans. /web/20200622011048/https://thescoop.co/2020/06/01/covid-19-live-updates-4/" Brunei,BRN,20200706,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Mosques, surau and religious halls will be able to conduct group activities from July 6 as part of the third phase of the de-escalation plan, the minister of religious affairs said. Group activities at places of worship are allowed for one hour and as long as the number of people does not exceed 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717035740/https://thescoop.co/2020/06/01/covid-19-live-updates-4/" Brunei,BRN,20200718,C8: International travel controls,4,," Brunei will not reopen its borders to non-essential travellers on August 1 when the new entry and exit fee regulations kick in, the acting controller of Royal Customs and Excise said. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722101807/https://thescoop.co/2020/07/18/no-plans-to-reopen-brunei-borders-in-august/" Brunei,BRN,20200727,C1: School closing,1,1,"All schools, including tertiary education institutions, can resume the “normal academic term” in the final phase of reopening from July 27, the education minister said. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729111541/https://thescoop.co/2020/07/23/brunei-proceeds-to-final-phase-of-de-escalation-plan-on-july-27/" Brunei,BRN,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"In the first level of the de-escalation plan, indoor and outdoor playgrounds as well as game arcades will be allowed to operate at 30 percent capacity from July 27. Cinemas will move to the second stage of reopening on July 27, operating at 60 percent of its total capacity compared to 30 percent in the first phase. Under Phase 4 of reopening, restaurants, cafés and food courts will be able to operate at full capacity from July 27, but buffets are still banned. Starting July 27, childcare centres can operate at 80 percent of their capacity compared to the previous 60 percent. Toddlers who are aged six months and above can return to childcare centres. The minister said museums and exhibition galleries will be authorised to operate every day, except Mondays, Fridays and public holidays while public libraries will open on normal working days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729111541/https://thescoop.co/2020/07/23/brunei-proceeds-to-final-phase-of-de-escalation-plan-on-july-27/" Brunei,BRN,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The government will loosen the limit on public and social gatherings from 50 to 100 people as Brunei enters the fourth and final phase of its de-escalation plan on July 27 following no reports of new COVID-19 cases for over two months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729111541/https://thescoop.co/2020/07/23/brunei-proceeds-to-final-phase-of-de-escalation-plan-on-july-27/" Brunei,BRN,20200727,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Members of the public are still required to comply with physical distancing guidelines even when businesses and public services return to full operations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729111541/https://thescoop.co/2020/07/23/brunei-proceeds-to-final-phase-of-de-escalation-plan-on-july-27/" Brunei,BRN,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On 13th August 2020, the Government raised the limit of people at public and social gatherings from 100 to 200 people at a time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817154003/https://thescoop.co/2020/08/13/govt-announces-further-easing-of-covid-19-curbs/" Brunei,BRN,20200814,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Beginning 14th August 2020, Brunei will reduce the cost of nasal swab testing to $350 for foreign nationals who have been granted permission to enter the country beginning. The government previously imposed a $1,000 fee on inbound foreigners for the COVID-19 test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817154003/https://thescoop.co/2020/08/13/govt-announces-further-easing-of-covid-19-curbs/" Brunei,BRN,20200817,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"From 17th August 2020 onwards, Cinemas will proceed to the third stage of reopening, operating at 80 percent of its full capacity compared to 60 percent in the second phase, and children will be allowed to go to cinemas. Cinemagoers must be kept one seat apart but family members can sit together. Buffet restaurants will reopen, however only restaurant employees who wear protective face masks can serve food to the patrons. There is no capacity limit for dine-in at restaurants, cafés and food courts since the fourth phase of de-escalation plan took effect. indoor and outdoor playgrounds as well as game arcades can operate at 60 percent of their normal capacity. Museums, exhibition galleries and public libraries will also move to the final stage of reopening, hosting a maximum number of 100 people at a time as opposed to the previous 70 people. For senior citizen centres, attendance is capped at 80 percent at a specific time – an increase from 60 percent. Under the third phase of de-escalation plan, swimming pools are allowed to operate every day with no age restrictions and can accommodate 80 percent of its total capacity. Visitors of swimming pools can use the facilities up to two hours a day. The ministry has also increased the number of people allowed to train for team sports from 10 to 15 people. Special needs centres and childcare facilities will be able to resume full operations next Monday as part of the fourth phase of de-escalation plan, said the minister of culture, youth and sports. Children of all ages can return to childcare centres, except those who display flu symptoms such as fever or are at high risk of developing a severe infection. Special needs centres are also open to all, excluding those with chronic diseases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817154003/https://thescoop.co/2020/08/13/govt-announces-further-easing-of-covid-19-curbs/" Brunei,BRN,20200817,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Starting 17th August 2020, buses and water taxis can run at full capacity. Passengers must wear face masks on buses and scan the BruHealth QR code before boarding. Only passengers with green and yellow BruHealth codes can get on the bus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817154003/https://thescoop.co/2020/08/13/govt-announces-further-easing-of-covid-19-curbs/" Brunei,BRN,20200901,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On the 1st September 2020 the Brunei government announced in a joint press statement with the Singapore government that an agreement had been made with Singapore to establish a “reciprocal green lane” for essential business and official travel. Leisure travel is not applicable in the current green lane arrangement between both countries. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903081944/http://mfa.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/Annex.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20200915,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Brunei authorities open borders to foreign travelers. Travelers entering must provide a negative test on arrival, obtained within 72 hours of travel. Those arriving into the country must quarantine in a government booked facility upon entry. Quarantine between 2-14 days. Web Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200926205100/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brunei/entry-requirements" Brunei,BRN,20200917,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Restrictions remain the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917091838/https://thescoop.co/covid19/" Brunei,BRN,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restrictions remain the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917091838/https://thescoop.co/covid19/" Brunei,BRN,20200929,C1: School closing,1,1,"All schools have been open across the country but with updated guidelines, snippet below ""Schools and educational institutions are emphasized to use the guidelines and measures to maintain safety, hygiene and prevention that have been provided in ensuring the well-being of students and residents as well as educational institutions are guaranteed. Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) School Restoration / De-Escalation Plan IPTA and IBTE such as conducting daily body temperature checks for students, teachers, instructors"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201018101339/http://www.moe.gov.bn/SitePages/NewsArticle.aspx?AID=686 (The content is in Malay language, please open link in Chrome->right click->Translate to English)" Brunei,BRN,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public Events are allowed to take place however with condition that not more than 350 people are allowed. Reference: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018125029/https://thescoop.co/2020/09/25/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-found-as-govt-relaxes-more-restrictions/" Brunei,BRN,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Any public events or mass gatherings such as weddings will remain capped at 350 people. Reference: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018125029/https://thescoop.co/2020/09/25/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-found-as-govt-relaxes-more-restrictions/" Brunei,BRN,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Internal movements are open however from September 7 it has become compulsory to use BruHealth (app) to scan in and out of public places, and violators can be fined up to 10,000 for breaking the law. Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018125029/https://thescoop.co/2020/09/25/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-found-as-govt-relaxes-more-restrictions/" Brunei,BRN,20200929,C8: International travel controls,2,,"International travelers are allowed for following purpose: • Essential business travel (including official travel) • Students • Individual primarily here for the purpose of medical treatment • Compassionate and other special circumstances, such as parents, spouse, or other immediate family members of Brunei Citizens or Residents. Upon arrival, travelers will be required to undergo self-isolation at hotel accommodation for a period of between 2 to 14 days depending on the self-isolation notice that is given upon arrival as determined by the Ministry of Health’s risk assessment. For detailed guidelines refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018135612/http://www.pmo.gov.bn/SiteCollectionDocuments/covid19/Entry-Travel-Pass-Application-Guidelines.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20200929,E1: Income support,0,,"No Income support provided as of now, it was provided until June 2020 Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425202332/https://thescoop.co/2020/03/13/covid-19-live-updates/" Brunei,BRN,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No relief such as stopping loan payment provided by government however government have provide relief such as deferring loan repayments Refer to section ""Banks to defer loan repayments for all businesses in private sector"": https://web.archive.org/web/20200425202332/https://thescoop.co/2020/03/13/covid-19-live-updates/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,C1: School closing,1,1,"Per updated coding for C1 - 1G remains in as the code, schools open with precautions All schools have been open across the country but with updated guidelines, snippet below ""Schools and educational institutions are emphasized to use the guidelines and measures to maintain safety, hygiene and prevention that have been provided in ensuring the well-being of students and residents as well as educational institutions are guaranteed. Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) School Restoration / De-Escalation Plan IPTA and IBTE such as conducting daily body temperature checks for students, teachers, instructors"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201018101339/http://www.moe.gov.bn/SitePages/NewsArticle.aspx?AID=686 (The content is in Malay language, please open link in Chrome->right click->Translate to English)" Brunei,BRN,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Article notes the relaxing of restrictions back in May - unable to find any other recent sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201025200552/https://thescoop.co/2020/10/23/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-but-no-local-transmission-for-169-days/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No changes noted in restrictions since easing in Sept - https://web.archive.org/web/20201018125029/https://thescoop.co/2020/09/25/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-found-as-govt-relaxes-more-restrictions/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No changes noted in restrictions since easing in Sept - https://web.archive.org/web/20201018125029/https://thescoop.co/2020/09/25/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-found-as-govt-relaxes-more-restrictions/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Article notes the beginning of relaxed restrictions started in May - unable to find any other recent sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201025200552/https://thescoop.co/2020/10/23/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-but-no-local-transmission-for-169-days/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Article notes the beginning of relaxed restrictions started in May - unable to find any other recent sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201025200552/https://thescoop.co/2020/10/23/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-but-no-local-transmission-for-169-days/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Article notes the beginning of relaxed restrictions started in May - unable to find any other recent sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201025200552/https://thescoop.co/2020/10/23/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-but-no-local-transmission-for-169-days/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quaratine time for foreign arrivals required: Article notes the beginning of relaxed restrictions started in May - unable to find any other recent sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201025200552/https://thescoop.co/2020/10/23/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-but-no-local-transmission-for-169-days/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,E1: Income support,0,,"Unable to locate any information to advise income support - not likely needed as no local transmission in 169 days https://web.archive.org/web/20201025200552/https://thescoop.co/2020/10/23/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-but-no-local-transmission-for-169-days/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Unable to locate any information re: debt relief - not likely needed as no local transmission in 169 days https://web.archive.org/web/20201025200552/https://thescoop.co/2020/10/23/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-but-no-local-transmission-for-169-days/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no new cases of local transmission in 169 days - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025200552/https://thescoop.co/2020/10/23/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-but-no-local-transmission-for-169-days/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,H2: Testing policy,1,,"no new cases of local transmission in 169 days - article notes ""According to the most recent statistics, 14.3% of the country’s population has been tested for COVID-19."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201025200552/https://thescoop.co/2020/10/23/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-but-no-local-transmission-for-169-days/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"It is also a legal requirement for all visitors and residents in Brunei to use the contact-tracing app BruHealth every time they enter/exit a public place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025200552/https://thescoop.co/2020/10/23/coronavirus-one-new-imported-case-but-no-local-transmission-for-169-days/" Brunei,BRN,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""The minister reminded the public to practise personal hygiene, proper cough and sneezing etiquette and wear face masks in crowded public places. If feeling unwell, not to go to public places and attend social gatherings."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201025203329/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/2020/10/brunei-records-one-new-covid-19-case-6/" Brunei,BRN,20201026,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change since September 1. With the exception of Singapore business travel, all other international traveler are required to quarantine. See Singapore Safe Travel link web archived. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109010355/https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/brunei/rgl/requirements-and-process" Brunei,BRN,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No changes as the government continue to remind public on advisories. “The advisories on hand-washing, the wearing of face masks, avoiding crowded places, avoiding contact or the shaking of hands, staying away from events if feeling unwell, and observing physical distancing – this is the new normal that we have to adapt,” she said. Borneo Bulletin News Web Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109011132/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/2020/11/public-urged-to-remain-vigilant-amid-covid-19-pandemic-2/" Brunei,BRN,20201110,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools open with precautions - new mapping corresponding to 1G. ""the de-escalation level will be maintained as before for mosques, schools, gyms and fitness centers, sports facilities, restaurants and markets."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201120175546/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/13/c_139288561.htm Food establishments, markets, educational institutions, tuition centers, childcare centers, driving schools, music schools, sports facilities, galleries, libraries, and museums can continue to operate with full capacity. Internet cafes, swimming pools, arcade shops, and playgrounds can open but with reduced capacity. Activities outside classrooms, including morning assemblies and curriculum activities, remain suspended at educational institutions. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120180006/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-brunei-continues-easing-domestic-international-restrictions " Brunei,BRN,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"In general, all sectors appear to be open but working at reduced capacity. What is the allowed capacity for each business premise? At present, business are only allowed to accept 30% of their capacity. This will be reviewed as the situation progresses. Please ensure that customers are reminded to scan in when entering and scan out when leaving the premise. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120180845/http://www.moh.gov.bn/SitePages/bruhealth.aspx" Brunei,BRN,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"public gatherings have been discouraged. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120181039/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brunei/coronavirus" Brunei,BRN,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Article dated 4 Sep Mass gatherings can involve up to 350 people from Sept. 7. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120180006/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-brunei-continues-easing-domestic-international-restrictions" Brunei,BRN,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"This article from July does not reference any ban on public transport (although it points there is very little of it to begin with). ""buses constitute the sole means of land public transport in Brunei – other than taxis, which are generally in short supply. Taxis play a minor role in public transportation in Brunei. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201120182310/https://theaseanpost.com/article/bruneians-insatiable-appetite-cars" Brunei,BRN,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new data" Brunei,BRN,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new data" Brunei,BRN,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Entry to Brunei is severely restricted. Anyone seeking to enter or exit Brunei must apply for a permit from Prime Minister’s Office. Brunei has announced that travellers to Brunei will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test on arrival, obtained within 72 hours of travel. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120182742/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brunei/entry-requirements" Brunei,BRN,20201110,E1: Income support,0,,"No support evidenced" Brunei,BRN,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On March 19, the Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam (AMBD), working closely with MOFE as well as the financial industry, announced interim measures (effective April 1) to alleviate the financial burden on sectors hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective April 1, (i) businesses in the tourism, hospitality/event management, restaurants/cafes, and air transport sectors (“Affected Sectors”) will be given a six-month deferment of their principal repayments of financing/loans; (ii) the deferment is also extended to importers of food and medical supplies; and (iii) all bank fees and charges (except third party charges) that are related to trade and for payments of transactions in those Affected Sectors will be waived for a period of six months. To encourage social distancing and promote the usage of digital banking, online local interbank transfer fees and charges will be waived for a period of six months for all customers. On March 21, the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE) announced targeted measures centered mainly around tax, utility and social security deductions/deferments to assist hardest-hit households and firms affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, while supporting demand. An interim fiscal package (effective April 1) has been deployed to support SMEs and self-employed groups in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, transport and restaurants. The fiscal measures include amongst others, the deferment of payments on Employees Trust Fund (TAP) and Supplementary Contributory Pension (SCP) contributions, discounts on corporate income taxes, rents and utilities. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120183507/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Brunei,BRN,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Among other things, all establishments are being encouraged to install the BruHealth app. ""A contact-tracing app (“BruHealth”) has also been widely implemented, which is a necessary pre-condition for re-opening, in order to minimize the risk of a second wave”. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120183507/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Brunei,BRN,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Information from Ministry of Health site - cost rates listed for anyone to go and get tested http://web.archive.org/web/20201120185517/http://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/Swab%20charges_website_14082020.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""A contact-tracing app (“BruHealth”) has also been widely implemented, which is a necessary pre-condition for re-opening, in order to minimize the risk of a second wave”. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120183507/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Brunei,BRN,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Trade fairs can occur with protocols, such as requiring workers to wear masks, spacing booths at least three meters apart, and banning entry for people showing flu-like symptoms. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120180006/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-brunei-continues-easing-domestic-international-restrictions Masks are generally not needed for people who are well. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120190339/http://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/infographics/WHO%20NEEDS%20MASK.jpg" Brunei,BRN,20201121,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,E1: Income support,0,,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201121,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Brunei,BRN,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"No changes. Brunei Government Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206064927/http://www.moe.gov.bn/Articles/School%20Reopening%20Plan%20Protocol.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change." Brunei,BRN,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change." Brunei,BRN,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restriction for 350 people only. Brunei Government MOH: http://web.archive.org/web/20201020103402/http://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/Mass%20gathering%20EN_24092020.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Public transportation operating. US Embassy Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206064005/https://bn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services-covid-19-information/" Brunei,BRN,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. The government has not issued or enforced a curfew order. US Embassy Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206064005/https://bn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services-covid-19-information/" Brunei,BRN,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. The government has not restricted intercity or interstate travel. US Embassy Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206064005/https://bn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services-covid-19-information/" Brunei,BRN,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. Immediate isolation for up to 14 days at a designated monitoring center US Embassy Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206064005/https://bn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services-covid-19-information/ " Brunei,BRN,20201201,E1: Income support,0,,"No change." Brunei,BRN,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change." Brunei,BRN,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Brunei MOH government link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206065624/http://www.moh.gov.bn/SitePages/disinfectionCOVID-19.aspx" Brunei,BRN,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change." Brunei,BRN,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change." Brunei,BRN,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No Change. Brunei MOH government link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206065624/http://www.moh.gov.bn/SitePages/disinfectionCOVID-19.aspx" Brunei,BRN,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"Brunei Government Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206064927/http://www.moe.gov.bn/Articles/School%20Reopening%20Plan%20Protocol.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No Change" Brunei,BRN,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change" Brunei,BRN,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restriction for 350 people only. Brunei Government MOH: http://web.archive.org/web/20201020103402/http://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/Mass%20gathering%20EN_24092020.pdf" Brunei,BRN,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation operating. US Embassy Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206064005/https://bn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services-covid-19-information/" Brunei,BRN,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,," The government has not issued or enforced a curfew order. US Embassy Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206064005/https://bn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services-covid-19-information/" Brunei,BRN,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The government has not restricted intercity or interstate travel. US Embassy Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206064005/https://bn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services-covid-19-information/" Brunei,BRN,20201207,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Immediate isolation for up to 14 days at a designated monitoring center US Embassy Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206064005/https://bn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services-covid-19-information/" Brunei,BRN,20201207,E1: Income support,0,,"No Change" Brunei,BRN,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No Change" Brunei,BRN,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Brunei MOH government link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206065624/http://www.moh.gov.bn/SitePages/disinfectionCOVID-19.aspx" Brunei,BRN,20201207,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No Change" Brunei,BRN,20201207,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No Change" Brunei,BRN,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Brunei MOH government link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206065624/http://www.moh.gov.bn/SitePages/disinfectionCOVID-19.aspx" Bhutan,BTN,20200115,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Bhutan Ministry of Health issues ""Cautionary Notification on Pneumonia outbreak in China"" and activates screening for all flights from China arriving at Paro International Aiport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607162802/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2866594920068772&set=a.771480979580187 " Bhutan,BTN,20200115,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Bhutan Ministry of Health issues ""Cautionary Notification on Pneumonia outbreak in China"" and advises on basic preventation methods (since this does not rise to the level of a ""campaign"", coded as 1). https://web.archive.org/web/20200607162802/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2866594920068772&set=a.771480979580187 " Bhutan,BTN,20200123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health in a series of Facebook posts informs citizens of preventation methods regarding COVID. From thereon out communicates daily on preventative measures, hence coded as 2G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607161958/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2884086568319607&set=a.771480979580187 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607162003/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2884086571652940&set=a.771480979580187 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607162010/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2884086611652936&set=a.771480979580187 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607162017/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2884086654986265&set=a.771480979580187 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607162019/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2884086664986264&set=a.771480979580187 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607162416/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2884086748319589&set=a.771480979580187 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607162414/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2884086714986259&set=a.771480979580187" Bhutan,BTN,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Photos from the Bhutan health ministry indicate the presence of public information posters at the airport, later posts also show similar postes in public areas; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607163801/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2899164650145132&set=a.999012646827018; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607163735/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2899164700145127&set=a.999012646827018" Bhutan,BTN,20200202,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Bhutan Ministry of Health confirms that they ""have secured our entry-points with health screening programs."" on February 3. Pictures from February 2nd show the screening, so coded as start date. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607155436/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2682748185171201&set=a.630832867029420; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607155010/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2680793982033288&set=a.630832867029420" Bhutan,BTN,20200210,H2: Testing policy,1,,"FAQ from the Ministry of Health clearly indicates that symptomatic cases with a travel history to China within the last 14 days should consult with their doctor ( #6 in the source) and that Bhutan is able to PCR test those cases (#1 in the Preparedness and Response section). Hence, this is coded as 1.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607164434/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2920457071349223&set=a.999012646827018" Bhutan,BTN,20200306,C1: School closing,3,0,"First case of Covid confirmed in Bhutan. As a result, ""Conforming with the response plan, the government announces closure of schools and institutes in Thimphu, Paro and Punakha for two weeks with effect from March 6."" Prime Minister's Facebook announcement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200517104244/https://www.facebook.com/PMOBhutan/posts/2750933261686026" Bhutan,BTN,20200306,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As the first case of Covid is confirmed, ""all mass gatherings must be deferred until further directives"". [https://web.archive.org/web/20200517105725/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/travel_not.jpeg]" Bhutan,BTN,20200306,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The government imposes a two weeks restriction on all incoming tourists https://www.drukair.com.sg/news/covid-19-updates-bhutan-travel-announcement/" Bhutan,BTN,20200306,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Bhutan launches Coronavirus hotline; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607161751/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2975368735858056&set=a.771480979580187" Bhutan,BTN,20200306,H2: Testing policy,1,,"MoH advises the general public not to rush to the hospital if you do not have close contact with the confirmed case of COVID-19 (""You might expose yourself to the risk of infection. You are not a close contact if you haven’t spent 15 minutes within 1 meter range with the confirmed case""). https://web.archive.org/web/20200607153330/http://www.moh.gov.bt/announcementcovid-19/ " Bhutan,BTN,20200306,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing of the 76-year-old corona positive patient from the US was immediately set in place (on March 6), covering his itinerary including places visited and people he had associated with. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607153628/http://www.moh.gov.bt/third-batch-of-17-people-tested-negative/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607153633/https://www.drukair.com.sg/news/covid-19-updates-bhutan-travel-announcement/" Bhutan,BTN,20200309,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Update: The government would like to inform that all schools in Wangduephodrang Dzongkhag and Phuentsholing Thromde will remain closed from March 9 to 15."" This is still not all the schools in the country closed, only certain regions, so still a targeted policy. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200517105147/https://www.facebook.com/PMOBhutan/photos/a.410118499100859/2754032238042795/?type=3&theater=]" Bhutan,BTN,20200311,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"On March 11, the Ministry of Health (unlike in previous statements) recommended wearing a mask not only when a Covid infection is suspected or when caring for vulnerable individuals but ""if you happen to go to a crowded place."" Hence, rated as 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120403if_/https://www.facebook.com/MoHBhutan/posts/2986288851432711" Bhutan,BTN,20200312,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Lab test still requires eligibility as per FB post of MoH; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607165221/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2988085191253077&set=a.999012646827018" Bhutan,BTN,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Prime Minister announced that all schools and educational institutes across the country will remain closed from 18 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528105143/http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=129835" Bhutan,BTN,20200323,C8: International travel controls,4,,"From 23 March, Bhutan closed all its land borders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514155402/https://www.mfa.gov.bt/?p=7747 Note: Travelers by road from India are major source of footfall into the country. Prior to this, Bhutan had already banned entry to all foreigners for 14 days from 7 March. This has been extended ever since. This along with the closure of all international borders meant that only travel that was allowed was for repatriation purposes through embassies in respective countries. While there is no explicit formal suspension of flights, all the reports seem to suggest that flights have stopped accepting travellers from around 12 March. Hence listing it as a 4. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611165649/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/bhutan-shuts-doors-on-foreigners-1200-tourists-cross-over-to-bengal/articleshow/74520180.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20200611170118/https://www.dw.com/en/how-bhutan-wrote-its-coronavirus-success-story/a-53760136 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611170210/https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/coronavirus-outbreak-bhutan-here-is-how-the-country-is-tackling-the-virus-6309240/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200611170805/https://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=130765" Bhutan,BTN,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Ministry of Health has been advising people to stay home from March 26: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3019565828105013&set=a.2978655832196013; https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3019565911438338&set=a.2978655832196013" Bhutan,BTN,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All movie theatres, snooker rooms and video parlours should be closed. Agencies (Civil service, corporate, private, and other agencies) will have to devise and institute “work from home” system; All business entities must adjust timing and engage employees in a way that there is no crowding.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200330033435/https://www.mfa.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/press-release-1.pdf]" Bhutan,BTN,20200327,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On March 27th, Bhutan banned all public gatherings. Source 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200715155453/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/27/c_138923859.htm Source 2 https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bhutan,BTN,20200327,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gathering at any social events like birthday, wedding or promotion are disallowed. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200330033435/https://www.mfa.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/press-release-1.pdf]" Bhutan,BTN,20200327,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Road Safety and Transport Authority is instructed to design and implement strategies for passengers using public transports to maintain physical distance. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200330033435/https://www.mfa.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/press-release-1.pdf]" Bhutan,BTN,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"All non-essential and leisure travels within the country are restricted. Movements in groups, within the towns and communities are also discouraged. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200330033435/https://www.mfa.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/press-release-1.pdf]" Bhutan,BTN,20200409,H2: Testing policy,1,,"While Bhutan rolled out more extensive rapid testing, PCR tests are still limited. " Bhutan,BTN,20200410,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu has granted Nu. 150 million as the first disbursement of the Relief Kidu to 13,006 people. The Relief Kidu will be at Nu. 12,000 per person per month for recipients of the full amount of the Kidu and Nu. 8,000 per month for recipients of the partial amount of the Kidu. Additional support of Nu.800 per child per month will be granted to eligible beneficiaries with children. The Kidu will be provided for three months – April, May and June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200607175705/https://www.royalkidu.bt/press-release/index.html " Bhutan,BTN,20200410,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) is working with the financial institutions to defer the loan repayment period and waive interest payments for three months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607175452/https://www.royalkidu.bt/royal-address/index.html " Bhutan,BTN,20200417,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Ministry of health specifies PCR-test criteria including anyone symptomatic at flu clinics and hospitals as well as in quarantine centers; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607174703/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3070214253040170&set=a.999012646827018" Bhutan,BTN,20200420,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools still closed. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200517110732/https://southasiamonitor.org/education-culture/bhutan-considering-several-options-school-closure]" Bhutan,BTN,20200511,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools still closed. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200517111224/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/11/c_139048272.htm]" Bhutan,BTN,20200515,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools likely to reopen next month https://web.archive.org/web/20200523163840/http://southasiamonitor.org/bhutan/government-prepares-reopen-schools" Bhutan,BTN,20200518,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Bhutan government expands testing policy on May 18th to also include periodic testing of high risk communities. While not a 3, this certainly qualifies as a significant expansion in PCR testing policy and is therefore upgraded to 2; https://web.archive.org/web/20200607170538/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3137691029625825&set=a.999012646827018" Bhutan,BTN,20200525,C8: International travel controls,4,,"There seems to be no change in border policies. However, with the resumption of domestic air travel in India from May 25th and train services from June 1st, repatriation of Bhutanese nationals seems to have increased. Although it is not a clear case, still listing it as a 4 as official policy hasn't changed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611184020/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611184358/https://www.facebook.com/MoHBhutan/" Bhutan,BTN,20200603,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Ministry of Health strongly recommends everyone to wear face masks; however, individuals must abide by the protocol for using (and disposing) face masks which is being constantly advocated by MOH through its social media handles and other media platforms."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200907211220if_/https://www.facebook.com/MoHBhutan/posts/updateministry-of-health-strongly-recommends-everyone-to-wear-face-masks-however/3185053628222898/" Bhutan,BTN,20200616,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No indication that the border has opened. It appears that it may be allowing transfers from Singapore, but there is not evidence that they are allowed to actually enter the official borders and leave the airport. http://archive.vn/wip/lTvox http://archive.fo/w5uDihttps://web.archive.org/web/20200627215840/https://www.firefoxtours.com/blog/bhutan-tourism-covid-19-faq-constantly-updated " Bhutan,BTN,20200619,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On June 19th, the Prime Minister's office released the below press release. Given the restrictions still in place on gathering sizes, I think a 2G is warranted. As of July 15th, they have issued no further press releases on this topic, so I am assuming the below restrictions are still in effect. I could not find any evidence to the contrary. ????????????: ???????????????? ???????? ???? • All sports centres – stadiums, gyms, yoga, dance studios, rubber tracks and facilities for traditional games – will reopen. • No tournaments or spectators will be allowed. Sports and fitness facilities should ensure minimum attendance at a time. For archery, it will be 15 people. No dancers or onlookers will be allowed. ????????: ? Druk Trace app, or manual registration will have to be in place for record keeping. All hygiene and sanitation provisions should be in place. ??????????????: ???????????????? ???????????? (???????? ????) • All government, corporate and allied agencies to formally discontinue “work from home”. RCSC may consider exceptions if need be. • Agencies are also encouraged to minimise interactions and continue using technology for meetings and other official correspondences. ?????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? • All government, corporate and private entities are encouraged to opt for virtual meetings and conferences. • Trainings and workshops held in facilities, if not possible online, should limit the number of people and follow COVID norms. ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ?????????????????? • Religious functions and social events like tendrels, birthdays and inaugurals will be limited to family members and close circle of associates. • All religious sites will open. The site in-charge should monitor and discourage crowd. All visitors to follow COVID norms. Source (Not archivable) https://www.facebook.com/PMOBhutan/posts/3002513746527975" Bhutan,BTN,20200624,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Changes to measures announced on 18th May to be enforced and enforced nationwide with effect from 1st July 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626230700/http://www.moh.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/ict-files/2020/06/Notification-additional-measures-wef-1st-July-2020.pdf" Bhutan,BTN,20200624,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing of symptomatic individuals and regular testing of high-risk communities frontline responders along the border. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626230700/http://www.moh.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/ict-files/2020/06/Notification-additional-measures-wef-1st-July-2020.pdf" Bhutan,BTN,20200627,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"There continue to broad relief measures for deferral of tax filings, electricity charges payment for industries, government rental properties deferral extensions. http://archive.vn/wip/8vu36 http://archive.vn/wip/8vu36" Bhutan,BTN,20200627,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Bhutan has been running the main country awareness through its various websites, but also an official Facebook platform where the residents can get up to date information. http://archive.vn/wip/MUIbz" Bhutan,BTN,20200627,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing is done for those symptomatic, PCR testing is being used, but they are also supplementing with the rapid antibody tests to determine which should be done by PCR. http://archive.vn/wip/MUIbz" Bhutan,BTN,20200627,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Bhutan has created its own contact tracing app, Druk, allowing them to better monitor and trace contacts with COVID patients. http://archive.vn/wip/16K76" Bhutan,BTN,20200701,C1: School closing,2,1,"From 1 July, Students studying in classes X and XII will resume academic sessions. Students studying in classes VII, VIII, IX and XI will resume in the subsequent phases yet to be announced. Students of Pre-primary and class VI will not undergo campus education for the remainder of academic year. http://archive.vn/CjGmY" Bhutan,BTN,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Except for those specified under for later phases, all businesses will resume with extension of closing time from 7pm to 9pm. • Karaoke, drayangs, night clubs, pubs and movie theaters will be considered in the subsequent phases. Although not the case today, the risk of spread of the disease in these establishments are higher. • Informalbusinessesandstreetvendorswillbeallowedtooperate.Allvendorsmust wear face masks. Allsportscentres–stadiums,gyms,yoga,dancestudios,rubbertracksandfacilities for traditional games – will reopen. • No tournaments or spectators will be allowed. Sports and fitness facilities should ensure minimum attendance at a time. For archery, it will be 15 people. No dancers or onlookers will be allowed. https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/moving-forward-in-transition-to-a-new-normal/ (cannot archive the link, as it a link to a link) http://archive.vn/9SvU8" Bhutan,BTN,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Religious functions and social events like tendrels, birthdays and inaugurals will be limited to family members and close circle of associates. Parks are allowed to open, but huge crowds are discouraged. No tournaments or spectators will be allowed. Sports and fitness facilities should ensure minimum attendance at a time. For archery, it will be 15 people. No dancers or onlookers will be allowed. As there is no specific number associated with 'huge crowds', I have coded this as a 3 for restrictions on more than 100 people due to the limit of 15 people given for archery. https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/moving-forward-in-transition-to-a-new-normal/ (cannot archive the link, as it a link to a link) http://archive.vn/9SvU8 " Bhutan,BTN,20200701,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Taxisandotherpublictransportscancarrypassengerstofullseatingcapacity. • All passengers must use face masks. It is optional for drivers, as it could pose inconvenience and risks, particularly for long journey. https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/moving-forward-in-transition-to-a-new-normal/ (cannot archive the link, as it a link to a link) http://archive.vn/9SvU8" Bhutan,BTN,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"To refrain from going out, people are advised to avail of services that have delivery and are online. http://archive.vn/9SvU8" Bhutan,BTN,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As far as we can tell, there has been no internal change to limiting travel within Bhutan of the residents. http://archive.vn/dNKY0" Bhutan,BTN,20200701,E1: Income support,2,0,"The government of Bhutan seems to be providing supplementary income to the formal workers depending on their position for at least 30 days. http://archive.vn/80eSh" Bhutan,BTN,20200701,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Businesses: Informal businesses and street vendors will be allowed to operate. All vendors must wear face masks. (...) Public Transport: All passengers must use face masks. It is optional for drivers, as it could pose inconvenience and risks, particularly for long journey. The government encourages using masks at all gatherings. "" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200723013833/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Phase-1-PR_compressed.pdf" Bhutan,BTN,20200714,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to the guidelines that the ministry of education has published in June, Class X can report to schools on June 29th and class XII on 30th June 2020.However, from Pre-primary to class VI, the school will remain closed for this academic year. http://archive.vn/CjGmY http://web.archive.org/web/20200723013833/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Phase-1-PR_compressed.pdf " Bhutan,BTN,20200714,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Starting July 1, 2020, all businesses will resume with the extension of closing time from 7pm to 9pm, except for those specified under for later phases: Karaoke, drayangs, night clubs, pubs and movie theaters. Informal businesses and street vendors will be allowed to operate. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723013833/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Phase-1-PR_compressed.pdf " Bhutan,BTN,20200714,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Religious functions and social events are limited to family members and close circle of associates. All religious sites are open. All parks and public places are open. Authorities will monitor and disallow huge gatherings. The Ministry of Health has published on July 16th guidance for unavoidable mass gathering. The Ministry continues to discourage mass gathering. However, they have provided instructions in unavoidable circumstances where mass gatherings are required. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723022906/http://www.moh.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/ict-files/2020/07/Guidance_UnavoidableMassGathering.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200723013833/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Phase-1-PR_compressed.pdf " Bhutan,BTN,20200714,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Religious functions and social events are limited to family members and close circle of associates. All religious sites are open. All parks and public places are open. Authorities will monitor and disallow huge gatherings. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723013833/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Phase-1-PR_compressed.pdf ""The Ministry of Health continues to discourage mass gathering. However, in unavoidable circumstances where mass gatherings are required, the instructions provided in this document should be enforced. 3. Overall Guidance 1. The gathering venue should have adequate space in proportion to the number of participants 2. Use of open space shall be encouraged for short community gatherings 3. No sick person should attend the gathering 4. Mandatory use of Druk Trace App/Maintain a register for people attending the gathering 5. Mandatory use of face mask throughout the session should be enforced 6. Maintain physical distance (at least 1 meter) at all times 7. Have adequate number of hand washing stations. Where frequent hand washing is not possible, hand sanitizers should be made available 8. Food handlers and servers should use facemask and practice hand hygiene at all times 9. Sharing of utensils and cutleries should be discouraged 10. The organizers should inform about the gathering to respective local government."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200723022906/http://www.moh.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/ict-files/2020/07/Guidance_UnavoidableMassGathering.pdf" Bhutan,BTN,20200714,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Taxis and other public transports can carry passengers to full seating capacity. All passengers must use face masks. It is optional for drivers, as it could pose inconvenience and risks, particularly for long journey. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723013833/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Phase-1-PR_compressed.pdf " Bhutan,BTN,20200714,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""To refrain from going out, people are advised to avail of services that have delivery and are online. (...) - All government, corporate and private entities are encouraged to opt for virtual meetings and conferences. - Trainings and workshops held in facilities, if not possible online, should limit the number of people and follow COVID norms."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200723013833/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Phase-1-PR_compressed.pdf" Bhutan,BTN,20200714,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to a government document published in March, all non-essential and leisure travels within the country are restricted. There is no further evidence that the restriction has been released. The ministry of health published additional measures to be enforced nationally from July 1st, they highly discourage unnecessary travels between Dzongkhags. http://archive.vn/dNKY0 http://web.archive.org/web/20200723021010/http://www.moh.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/ict-files/2020/06/Notification-additional-measures-wef-1st-July-2020.pdf " Bhutan,BTN,20200714,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""International flights to and from Bhutan remain severely limited due to travel restrictions on Bhutanese citizens and carriers, as well as border closures. Limited flights resumed between Thailand and Bhutan July 14, though flight schedules are subject to change at short notice."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106191520/https://www.worldaware.com/critical-alert-bhutan-maintaining-ongoing-covid-19-measures http://web.archive.org/web/20201106184010/https://www.facebook.com/Drukair/" Bhutan,BTN,20200714,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu for affected individuals will continue from July until September 2020. However, as announced on April 30, 2020, the amounts are revised to Nu 10,000 and Nu 7,000 per month respectively, in anticipation of rising number of applicants. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723012056/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PR-Phase-2-fiscal-and-monetary-measured.pdf " Bhutan,BTN,20200714,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The prime minister announced the Royal Command to further extend interest waiver for another nine months for loans availed as of April 10, 2020. Full interest waiver shall be granted for another three months from July to September 2020. This will be followed by partial interest waiver (50%) for six additional months from October 2020 to March 2021. For business continuity, new soft-term bridging loans at a highly concessional interest rate of 5% for businesses will be provided. Micro loans for agriculture and soft loans to CSIs at 2% and 4% interest rates, respectively, will be extended by another 12 months by the National CSI Development Bank. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723012056/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PR-Phase-2-fiscal-and-monetary-measured.pdf " Bhutan,BTN,20200714,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The ministry of health published additional measures to be enforced nationally from July 1st. Including testing of symptomatic individuals. Regular testing of high-risk communities and frontline responders along the border http://web.archive.org/web/20200723021010/http://www.moh.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/ict-files/2020/06/Notification-additional-measures-wef-1st-July-2020.pdf " Bhutan,BTN,20200714,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The ministry of health published additional measures to be enforced nationally from July 1st, including COVID focal person identification in each sector, fever screening, maintain travel history of all travelers and encouragement of the tracing app. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723021010/http://www.moh.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/ict-files/2020/06/Notification-additional-measures-wef-1st-July-2020.pdf " Bhutan,BTN,20200803,C1: School closing,2,1,"Authorities had allowed some schools to reopen since July 1." Bhutan,BTN,20200811,C1: School closing,3,1,"""August 11, 2020 The government announces nationwide lockdown starting today, following report of a COVID-19 positive case in Gelephu, who came in close contact with people in Thimphu, Gelephu, Paro and those along the way. (...) All schools, institutions, offices and commercial establishments will remain closed. Ongoing exams will be postponed, while the students and trainees in boarding facilities should continue to remain on campus and follow COVID-19 protocols."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201110021322/https://www.facebook.com/PMOBhutan/posts/3146056048840410" Bhutan,BTN,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""Following report of a COVID-19 positive case in Gelephu, who has come in close contact with people in Thimphu, Gelephu and those along the way, the government announces national lockdown starting today. No movement of people and vehicles within or beyond Dzongkhags will be allowed unless authorised."" ""During lockdown ensure you have supplies of essential items that will last for at least 14 days. Those on long term medication should ensure medicines are refilled for at least one month. If not call 6060. Prepare and maintain essential emergency kits such as torchlights, candles, mosquito nets (in southern districts), facemask etc. (...) Only authorized essential service providers and COVID-19 responders identified by the government will be allowed for movement during the lockdown."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106173747/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/11-08-2020-essential-information-on-lockdown/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201106213405/https://twitter.com/pmbhutan/status/1292933626653376513?lang=en" Bhutan,BTN,20200811,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""""URGENT NOTICE August 11, 2020 Following report of a COVID-19 positive case in Gelephu, who has come in close contact with people in Thimphu, Gelephu and those along the way, the government announces national lockdown starting today. No movement of people and vehicles within or beyond Dzongkhags will be allowed unless authorised."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106213405/https://twitter.com/pmbhutan/status/1292933626653376513?lang=en" Bhutan,BTN,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""URGENT NOTICE August 11, 2020 Following report of a COVID-19 positive case in Gelephu, who has come in close contact with people in Thimphu, Gelephu and those along the way, the government announces national lockdown starting today. No movement of people and vehicles within or beyond Dzongkhags will be allowed unless authorised."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106213405/https://twitter.com/pmbhutan/status/1292933626653376513?lang=en" Bhutan,BTN,20200811,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""URGENT NOTICE August 11, 2020 Following report of a COVID-19 positive case in Gelephu, who has come in close contact with people in Thimphu, Gelephu and those along the way, the government announces national lockdown starting today. No movement of people and vehicles within or beyond Dzongkhags will be allowed unless authorised. Prime Minister will come on BBS live at 7AM to share the details. The government will share all information with the public as and when it becomes available. Please follow the updates and instructions closely."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106213405/https://twitter.com/pmbhutan/status/1292933626653376513?lang=en" Bhutan,BTN,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"""Following report of a COVID-19 positive case in Gelephu, who has come in close contact with people in Thimphu, Gelephu and those along the way, the government announces national lockdown starting today. No movement of people and vehicles within or beyond Dzongkhags will be allowed unless authorised. Prime Minister will come on BBS live at 7AM to share the details. The government will share all information with the public as and when it becomes available. Please follow the updates and instructions closely."" ""During lockdown ensure you have supplies of essential items that will last for at least 14 days. Those on long term medication should ensure medicines are refilled for at least one month. If not call 6060. Prepare and maintain essential emergency kits such as torchlights, candles, mosquito nets (in southern districts), facemask etc. (...) Only authorized essential service providers and COVID-19 responders identified by the government will be allowed for movement during the lockdown."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106173747/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/11-08-2020-essential-information-on-lockdown/" Bhutan,BTN,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Following report of a COVID-19 positive case in Gelephu, who has come in close contact with people in Thimphu, Gelephu and those along the way, the government announces national lockdown starting today. No movement of people and vehicles within or beyond Dzongkhags will be allowed unless authorised."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107220342/https://m.facebook.com/PMOBhutan/photos/a.410118499100859/3145592868886728/?type=3&source=48" Bhutan,BTN,20200814,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""As essential health services are key for the sustenance of life and in an attempt to ease access to such services, the National COVID-19 Task Force today approved a protocol for availing essential health services during lockdowns. The approved protocol will henceforth be applied during all lockdowns irrespective of their scale and magnitude. The Ministry of Health urges all Bhutanese to kindly follow the attached protocol for availing the services through the essential health focal points which have been identified for all the 20 districts. However, please note that everyone availing these services particularly in the health facilities should strictly abide by the following preventive measures: 1. Practice good physical distancing, 2. Wear a face mask at all times and 3. Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use a alcohol based hand rub from time to time."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107135037/https://www.facebook.com/MoHBhutan/posts/3382997755095150" Bhutan,BTN,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Bhutan witnessed the first of a kind lockdown to combat spread of coronavirus in the country on August 11. Today, 21 days on, we are confident to state that our lockdown measures have been successful. (...) In an attempt to make the lockdown more endurable, while also streamlining the processes, many initiatives were introduced over the weeks to ease lockdown. It included allowing individual movement within the zones and gewogs, among others. Learning from experience, this will now be recorded in the lockdown stages, the document of which will be shared with public soon. The unlocking episode is being considered in three phases, spreading over a total of ten days from September 1-10. Phase one of unlocking (September 1-3) will allow more relaxation of essential activities, opening of more designated shops and restaurants, while allowing families to walk in super-zones. Further easing will be carried out in phase two (September4-6), as movement public transport within the dzongkhags will be encouraged. In the final phase (September 7) of unlocking, private car movements will be allowed. Starting 5am, September 11, movement of vehicles beyond the district is allowed but with prior permission from Royal Bhutan Police."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107220746/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/31-08-20-press-release-pmo/" Bhutan,BTN,20200831,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""Meanwhile, the government appeals to all public to follow COVID-19 norms at all times. Wearing of facemask is compulsory. Please observe physical distance and all health advisories."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106234120/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/31-08-20-press-release-pmo/" Bhutan,BTN,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Bhutan witnessed the first of a kind lockdown to combat spread of coronavirus in the country on August 11. Today, 21 days on, we are confident to state that our lockdown measures have been successful. (...) The unlocking episode is being considered in three phases, spreading over a total of ten days from September 1-10. Phase one of unlocking (September 1-3) will allow more relaxation of essential activities, opening of more designated shops and restaurants, while allowing families to walk in super-zones. Further easing will be carried out in phase two (September4-6), as movement public transport within the dzongkhags will be encouraged. In the final phase (September 7) of unlocking, private car movements will be allowed. Starting 5am, September 11, movement of vehicles beyond the district is allowed but with prior permission from Royal Bhutan Police. ""(...) The following activities are not applicable to higher risk areas that include Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samtse and Samdrupjongkhar. The areas are determined by zoning arrangements, where the unlocking will take place in more sustained manner. Local taskforces will share the updates as and when required."" Note: The lockdown has not been lifted in high risk areas hence 3T code. Sources: https://archive.vn/VkPRe http://web.archive.org/web/20201107230242/https://www.facebook.com/MoFABhutan/posts/1240612359618551" Bhutan,BTN,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Bhutan witnessed the first of a kind lockdown to combat spread of coronavirus in the country on August 11. Today, 21 days on, we are confident to state that our lockdown measures have been successful. (...) 4. Sport – Tournament of any kind is disallowed during the unlocking phase. 5. Public gathering – No social events like birthday, wedding, promotions, official dinners and functions will be allowed until further notice. – Cremation and funeral rites will be limited to close family circles, as authorised by the local authorities. – No outdoor activities like picnic, hiking, visiting spiritual sites are allowed in this period."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108002326/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/31-08-20-press-release-pmo/" Bhutan,BTN,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""Bhutan witnessed the first of a kind lockdown to combat spread of coronavirus in the country on August 11. Today, 21 days on, we are confident to state that our lockdown measures have been successful. (...) The unlocking episode is being considered in three phases, spreading over a total of ten days from September 1-10. Phase one of unlocking (September 1-3) will allow more relaxation of essential activities, opening of more designated shops and restaurants, while allowing families to walk in super-zones. Further easing will be carried out in phase two (September4-6), as movement public transport within the dzongkhags will be encouraged. In the final phase (September 7) of unlocking, private car movements will be allowed. Starting 5am, September 11, movement of vehicles beyond the district is allowed but with prior permission from Royal Bhutan Police. (...) 4. Sports – Only non-contact sports such as badminton and tennis are allowed. However, some sports like swimming, archery and snooker that involve exposure and close contact are disallowed during the unlocking phase. – Tournament of any kind is disallowed during the unlocking phase. – Bhutan Olympic Committee will determine the list of sports that are permissible during the phases. 5. Public gathering – No social events like birthday, wedding, promotions, official dinners and functions will be allowed until further notice. – Cremation and funeral rites will be limited to close family circles, as authorised by the local authorities. – No outdoor activities like picnic, hiking, visiting spiritual sites are allowed in this period."" ""(...) The following activities are not applicable to higher risk areas that include Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samtse and Samdrupjongkhar. The areas are determined by zoning arrangements, where the unlocking will take place in more sustained manner. Local taskforces will share the updates as and when required."" Note: The lockdown has not been lifted in high risk areas hence 4T code. Sources: https://archive.vn/VkPRe http://web.archive.org/web/20201107230242/https://www.facebook.com/MoFABhutan/posts/1240612359618551 " Bhutan,BTN,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Bhutan witnessed the first of a kind lockdown to combat spread of coronavirus in the country on August 11. Today, 21 days on, we are confident to state that our lockdown measures have been successful. (...) The unlocking episode is being considered in three phases, spreading over a total of ten days from September 1-10. Phase one of unlocking (September 1-3) will allow more relaxation of essential activities, opening of more designated shops and restaurants, while allowing families to walk in super-zones. Further easing will be carried out in phase two (September4-6), as movement public transport within the dzongkhags will be encouraged. In the final phase (September 7) of unlocking, private car movements will be allowed. Starting 5am, September 11, movement of vehicles beyond the district is allowed but with prior permission from Royal Bhutan Police. ""(...) The following activities are not applicable to higher risk areas that include Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samtse and Samdrupjongkhar. The areas are determined by zoning arrangements, where the unlocking will take place in more sustained manner. Local taskforces will share the updates as and when required."" Sources: https://archive.vn/VkPRe http://web.archive.org/web/20201107230242/https://www.facebook.com/MoFABhutan/posts/1240612359618551" Bhutan,BTN,20200904,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""The unlocking episode is being considered in three phases, spreading over a total of ten days from September 1-10. Phase one of unlocking (September 1-3) will allow more relaxation of essential activities, opening of more designated shops and restaurants, while allowing families to walk in super-zones. Further easing will be carried out in phase two (September 4-6), as movement public transport within the dzongkhags will be encouraged. (...) – Starting 5am, September 4, only public transports such as buses and taxis will be allowed to carry passengers at 50 percent capacity within the Dzongkhag."" “""(...) The following activities are not applicable to higher risk areas that include Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samtse and Samdrupjongkhar. The areas are determined by zoning arrangements, where the unlocking will take place in more sustained manner. Local taskforces will share the updates as and when required."" (hence T flag) Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107230242/https://www.facebook.com/MoFABhutan/posts/1240612359618551 https://archive.vn/VkPRe" Bhutan,BTN,20200904,E1: Income support,2,0,"""The Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu for affected individuals will continue from July until September 2020. However, as announced on April 30, 2020, the amounts are revised to Nu 10,000 and Nu 7,000 per month respectively, in anticipation of rising number of applicants. Kidu recipients are encouraged to actively seek employment opportunities through various government and private led initiatives. The Relief Kidu has granted about Nu 700 million to over 23,000 affected people between April and June 2020, boosting their morale and providing critical livelihood support and assurances of hope amid current hardships."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200723012056/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PR-Phase-2-fiscal-and-monetary-measured.pdf " Bhutan,BTN,20200907,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""06/09/20: Unlocking Phase III (...) Starting 5am tomorrow, movement of private vehicles, in addition to the public transportations, is allowed but strictly within the district."" Source:https://archive.vn/w9Xpj#selection-411.0-411.29" Bhutan,BTN,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Lockdown relaxation in the red zone town of Phuentsholing started from eight in the morning yesterday (September 8). The lockdown will be relaxed in five phases. Starting yesterday, until tomorrow, a resident from each household has been allowed movement using the movement permit, in the respective zones in the specific given time, according to the Southern Covid-19 Task Force (SC19TF) in Phuentsholing. Between September 11 and September 13, families will be allowed to move, without movement permit across the zones. Designated shops and restaurants (for takeaways only) will also be allowed during this time. Hardware shops and automobile workshops, including the earlier identified essential shops will also be opened."" Note: In the other three red-zones indicated in the last press release the lockdown is still in place hence the 3T code. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107231803/https://kuenselonline.com/lockdown-relaxation-starts-in-phuentsholing/ " Bhutan,BTN,20200911,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"All inter-district movements are allowed from 'September 11, with prior registration. Registration portals are being created, which will be announced soon. It will include online registration, help-line calls and physical registration at identified offices or nearest check posts as you travel.' https://archive.vn/w9Xpj" Bhutan,BTN,20200912,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Lockdown lifting in Gelephu to begin tomorrow (September 12) Over two weeks since Gelephu last detected a Covid-19 positive case from a frontline worker, the task force is readying to lift the lockdown phase-wise from Saturday. The dzongkhag Covid-19 task force has readied the proposal for the relaxation of the lockdown and submitted the plan to the southern region Covid-19 taskforce. (...) He added that the lifting of lockdown could differ from other dzongkhags because the town shares a long porous border with the Indian state of Assam where the Covid-19 case is on the rise. The shops for essential items, restaurants with delivery service, and bars would be allowed to open but must adhere to specific timing. Task force officials and the technical advisory group said people should take safety protocols seriously as part of new normal."" Note: In the remaining two red-zones indicated in the last press release the lockdown has not been lifted hence the 3T code. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107232136/https://kuenselonline.com/lockdown-lifting-in-gelephu-to-begin-tomorrow/" Bhutan,BTN,20200914,C1: School closing,3,0,"Drawing curtain on the third and final phase, we are happy to have touched yet another significant milestone of seamless unlocking. We now embark on a new journey that encompasses new responsibilities. (...) Schools, colleges and institutes: 1. Classes X and XII will resume from September 14, and Classes IX and XI will also start on-campus school from September 21. Those classes in high risk areas will have to wait until the unlocking procedures are complete in those places. 2. Technical and vocational training institutes, including private driving and tailoring courses, can resume. 3. While colleges can reopen, the Royal University of Bhutan will announce the details."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106130011/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/10-09-20-press-release-on-the-completion-of-the-unlocking-period-pmo/" Bhutan,BTN,20200914,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Lockdown relaxation in the red zone town of Phuentsholing started from eight in the morning yesterday (September 8). The lockdown will be relaxed in five phases. (...) However, movement of public transport will become possible between September 14 and September 16. People will be allowed to move within the thromde and public transports such as buses and taxis will be allowed to operate at half the carrying capacity. Movements are limited to essential ones."" Note: In other red-zones indicated in the last press release the lockdown is still in place hence the 2T code. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107231803/https://kuenselonline.com/lockdown-relaxation-starts-in-phuentsholing/" Bhutan,BTN,20200915,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""In order to prevent and contain the spread of COVID-19 and to minimize social and economic disruption, the four key interventions namely; Testing, Tracing, Treating and behavioural change is being implemented. While testing, tracing and treating is being carried out by the Government, behavioural change is solely the responsibility of each one of us. As we know that the virus is here to stay and we should learn to live with it by adapting the new normal in our daily lives, we should ultimately know that ‘behavioural change’ is our Gyenkhu to have a better and healthier environment to live in."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107142516/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/15-09-20-community-transmission-mitigation-strategy-moh/ ""The government has developed contact tracing app called “Druk Trace” mobile app. The app is to be used for “Contact Tracing” by helping with the identification of people who may have come in direct contact with a COVID-19 infected person while visiting public places or while using public transportation. Therefore in order to prevent local transmission of the virus in the country, every office, business entity, public transport (taxis and buses) are required to publicly display a QR code generated from the Druk Trace App. Similarly all individuals are mandated to use the Druk Trace app to scan the QR code every time they enter these public places or use public transportation. Those who do not have smartphones will be required to provide contact information to be filled in the log files that are to be managed by the respective offices and drivers."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012215516/http://www.moh.gov.bt/contact-tracing-app/" Bhutan,BTN,20200917,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""(...) the DC19TF is please to notify the general public that the Final Phase of the Unlocking of the Dzongkhag which is a revision of the Relaxation of lockdown Phase IV notified earlier shall come into effect from September 18th onwards."" Note: In Samdrupjongkha the lockdown has not been lifted yet hence the 3T code. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107233056/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/16-09-20-unlocking-for-samtse-dzongkhag-administration-samte/" Bhutan,BTN,20200920,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The last of the four high risk areas began the unlocking activities of the dzongkhag in a phase-wise manner on October 20 (see C6). ""In the first phase – September 20-22, individuals and families will be allowed to come out from their homes from all the zones. People would be only allowed to walk or cycle all the zones and people would also be allowed to visit the hospital between 10am to noon using their health book. According to a press release from the Covid-19 task force, all grocery and pharmaceutical shops would be allowed to open. Identified restaurants and bars providing delivery services can also open. However, no sit-in dining would be allowed. All shops must close at 6pm. Local manufacturing units would also be allowed to operate on the condition that they are in a self-contained facility without movement of workers. Construction activities can also resume but the activities must be limited within the premises, workers should stay at the site, and their rations should be provided by the contractors. In the second phase of the unlocking, which starts from September 23-25, movement of public transports including taxis within the dzongkhag would be allowed. However, they are allowed to carry only 50 percent of the full capacity. Shops such as stationary, mobiles, hardware, automobile workshops and electronic, among others, would open. All shops can remain open until 7pm. In the third phase beginning September 26-28, movements of private vehicles within the dzongkhag would be allowed with 50 percent of the permissible passengers. All offices and shops would be opened with the Covid-19 safety protocols while transportation of raw materials to the worksite would also be allowed. All shops and business entities can remain open until 8pm."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107233920/https://kuenselonline.com/samdrupjongkhar-lifts-lockdown/ ""The unlocking episode is being considered in three phases, spreading over a total of ten days from September 1-10. Phase one of unlocking (September 1-3) will allow more relaxation of essential activities, opening of more designated shops and restaurants, while allowing families to walk in super-zones. Further easing will be carried out in phase two (September 4-6), as movement public transport within the dzongkhags will be encouraged. In the final phase (September 7) of unlocking, private car movements will be allowed. Starting 5am, September 11, movement of vehicles beyond the district is allowed but with prior permission from Royal Bhutan Police. (...) 2. Workplaces – Starting September 7, all offices should open and operate fulltime. – Until then, management should prepare for offices to operate within the COVID-19 norms. Strict physical distancing at workplaces should be ensured and options to “work from home” or in shifts should introduced. 3. Business entities – Additional shops catering to essentials like grocery and pharmaceutical can open. However, shopkeepers must continue to practice the COVID-19 safety protocols. Given the associated risk, the government recommends opening of shops only if necessary. – Only those eateries and restaurants that have delivery or take-away services can tomorrow. There should not be any sit-in customers at all times. – All business entities must close by 9pm. (...) 6. Construction – Construction works will be allowed. However, activities must be limited within the premises, workers must live at site, and their ration and essentials should be provided for. – Transport of raw materials to worksites will be allowed only after the third day, when movement of vehicles with are permitted."" "" 10/09/20: Press Release on the completion of the Unlocking period – PMO Business entities 1. All shops can open but must ensure proper spacing and other COVID-19 etiquettes. 2. Eateries and restaurants can allow sit-in customers but must not exceed 50 percent of the capacity at a given time. However, everyone is encouraged to opt for delivery and take-away services. 3. Barber shops and salons can operate but must ensure 50 percent of the capacity and enforce strict COVID-19 practices considering the heightened risk. Video game parlors and snookers can also operate at 50 percent capacity. 4. Informal businesses and street vendors can operate. They must wear facemasks and follow food safety procedures. (...) Activities that don’t feature in this press release are being reviewed and announcements will be made accordingly."" Note: This press release includes nationwide measures hence the 2G coding. In the high risk areas that have completed the lockdown the measures implemented have been the same. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109003511/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/31-08-20-press-release-pmo/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201108001020/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/10-09-20-press-release-on-the-completion-of-the-unlocking-period-pmo/" Bhutan,BTN,20200920,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""After about 41 days, Samdrupjongkhar dzongkhag began the unlocking activities of the dzongkhag in a phase-wise manner (...)"" In the first phase – September 20-22, individuals and families will be allowed to come out from their homes from all the zones. People would be only allowed to walk or cycle all the zones and people would also be allowed to visit the hospital between 10am to noon using their health book. (...) In the second phase of the unlocking, which starts from September 23-25, movement of public transports including taxis within the dzongkhag would be allowed. However, they are allowed to carry only 50 percent of the full capacity. People can visit the hospital using their private vehicles. Shops such as stationary, mobiles, hardware, aumobile workshops and electronic, among others, would open. All shops can remain open until 7pm. In the third phase beginning September 26-28, movements of private vehicles within the dzongkhag would be allowed with 50 percent of the permissible passengers. Movement of cars outside the dzongkhag would also be permitted with prior permission from the RBP and Road Safety and Transport Authority (RSTA)."" One of the 6 common new normal preventive measures listed by the government is to stay at home and come out on when necessary (hence the 2G code). Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107221916/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/28-09-20-travel-requisite-moh/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201107233920/https://kuenselonline.com/samdrupjongkhar-lifts-lockdown/" Bhutan,BTN,20200923,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""After about 41 days, Samdrupjongkhar dzongkhag began the unlocking activities of the dzongkhag in a phase-wise manner starting yesterday (September 20). (...) In the second phase of the unlocking, which starts from September 23-25, movement of public transports including taxis within the dzongkhag would be allowed. However, they are allowed to carry only 50 percent of the full capacity. People can visit the hospital using their private vehicles."" ""4. Buses are allowed to ferry passengers up to 50 percent of the capacity. 5. Taxis are allowed to carry maximum of three passengers at a time. Two at the back, one in front. 6. Private cars must carry only 50 percent of the capacity, unless they are all family members."" (These measures are to be implemented on a national level) Note: The lockdown has been lifted in all the four red-zones hence 1G. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107233920/https://kuenselonline.com/samdrupjongkhar-lifts-lockdown/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201108001020/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/10-09-20-press-release-on-the-completion-of-the-unlocking-period-pmo/" Bhutan,BTN,20200927,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""There are a number of festivals this week therefore we request everyone to please be cautious at all times and avoid mass gatherings and group activities."" Note: No information about other public events taking place was found hence 2G code (it seems that in general all other events e.g. sporting events remain cancelled). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108003606/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/28-09-20-national-situational-update-on-covid-19-moh/" Bhutan,BTN,20200928,C1: School closing,2,1,"""(...) Schools, colleges and institutes: 1. Classes X and XII will resume from September 14, and Classes IX and XI will also start on-campus school from September 21. Those classes in high risk areas will have to wait until the unlocking procedures are complete in those places. 2. Technical and vocational training institutes, including private driving and tailoring courses, can resume. 3. While colleges can reopen, the Royal University of Bhutan will announce the details."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106130011/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/10-09-20-press-release-on-the-completion-of-the-unlocking-period-pmo/ ""20/09/20: Unlocking for Samdrup Jongkhar – Dzongkhag Administration, Samdrup Jongkhar (...) Students of Classes IX to XII shall resume their classes from September 28, 2020."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109013309/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/20-09-20-unlocking-for-samdrup-jongkhar-dzongkhag-dzongkhag-administration-samdrup-jongkhar/ Note: (See C6) All the higher risk areas indicated by the Government in the press release on August 31 have completed the lockdown procedures which is why I have downgraded it to a 2G." Bhutan,BTN,20200928,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Government of Bhutan does not recommended any non-essential travel should be avoided, given the uncertain situation. If it is absolutely necessary, there are a number of requirements for intercity/interstate travel. These include mandatory registration, quarantine and testing in some cases, depending on whether travels are going to/coming from low risk or high risk areas. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107221916/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/28-09-20-travel-requisite-moh/ " Bhutan,BTN,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""We request the general public to continue abiding with the preventive measures such as maintaining wearing face masks, physical distancing, avoiding gatherings (...)"" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014202741/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/02-10-20-highlights-from-the-press-brief-moh/" Bhutan,BTN,20200929,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Bhutan has been running the main country awareness through its various websites, but also an official Facebook platform where the residents can get up to date information. Sources (examples): http://web.archive.org/web/20201107143104/https://www.facebook.com/MoHBhutan http://web.archive.org/web/20201107143227/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201107143342/http://www.moh.gov.bt/update-our-gyenkhu-5/" Bhutan,BTN,20200929,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Everyone visiting flu clinics will be tested on COVID 19: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014202741/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/02-10-20-highlights-from-the-press-brief-moh/" Bhutan,BTN,20201001,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to inform that an Air Travel Bubble Arrangement has been agreed between the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of India on 18th September 2020 to enable flight operations between the two countries till the resumption of normal International flights between the two countries. Drukair operated its first flight under this arrangement to Bagdogra on 1 October 2020. Hereafter, Drukair will operate 1 flight each to Delhi and Kolkata, and one flight to Bagdogra/Guwahati a week as follows: 1. Paro-Kolkata-Paro on 16th October 2020 (thereafter every Friday) 2. Paro-Delhi-Paro on 19th October 2020 (thereafter every Monday) Bhutan Airlines also intends to begin operations in the near future. Travellers will be subject to strict adherence to the mandatory quarantine and other COVID-19 related health protocols put in place by the Royal Government of Bhutan and the Government of India."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106183916/https://www.mfa.gov.bt/?p=8389 According to the information available on Drukair's Facebook page there are limited flights to/from Thailand. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106184010/https://www.facebook.com/Drukair/" Bhutan,BTN,20201001,E1: Income support,0,,"The Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu for affected individuals ended in September 2020. ´ Note: No new measures were found, on the website of the Ministry of Finance, hence the change of coding. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200723012056/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PR-Phase-2-fiscal-and-monetary-measured.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201015044532/https://www.cabinet.gov.bt/" Bhutan,BTN,20201005,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""(...) tax payments, for tourism and related sectors (hotel, airlines and tour operators) are deferred until December 31, 2020, while for other sectors until September 30, 2020; deferred payment of sales tax and customs duty on essential items (March to June 2020); waiver of payment of rent and other charges (April-December 2020) by tourism-related business entities leasing government properties, deferral of electricity charges payment for industry (till December 2020) (...). As of May 25, the government will be refunding the 5 percent sales tax collected on telecom services collected on or after January 16, 2020. The government is mobilizing additional resources such as grants and concessional borrowing as well as bilateral and in-kind financing to support capital spending. Investments in GovTech is allowing Bhutan to reap benefits during COVID-19 including fast disbursement of cash relief funds. In late September, the first sovereign offering of a 3-year domestic bond of US$ 41 million (or Nu. 3 billion) at 6.5 per cent was issued to support increasing fiscal needs."" ""On October 5, the government launched the National Credit Guarantee Scheme (NCGS), to boost investments of both small and medium enterprise, by providing collateral requirement relief and a substantial credit guarantee. Effective April 14, Phase I monetary relief measures were introduced by the RMA. Many of these measures were extended under Phase II (July 8), including the waiver of interest on loans (until September 2020) and partial waiver (until March 2021), extension of deferred monthly loan instalment repayment (until June 2021), granting financial institutions the provision of bridging loans as concessional term-based loan (5% interest rate for the tenure of the loan) for CIT and BIT filing business agencies, conversion of concessional working capital soft loans to tourism (...) extension of soft loans to cottage and small industries through the CSI Development Bank (microloans at 2 percent interest for agriculture and rural activities and working capital loans at 4 percent interest rate) by 12 months to June 2021."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106230216/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bhutan,BTN,20201008,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Revised advisory (October 8) -Buses are allowed to carry passengers at 50 percent capacity; -Private cars are allowed to carry passengers at 50 percent capacity (unless family members) -Taxis are allowed to carry 3 passengers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022030512/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/08-10-20-revised-travel-advisory-moh/" Bhutan,BTN,20201008,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"One of the 6 common new normal preventive measures listed by the government is to stay at home and come out on when necessary. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012213728/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/08-10-20-revised-travel-advisory-moh/" Bhutan,BTN,20201008,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The revised travel advisory, from October 8, reiterates the importance of avoiding non-essential interstate/intercity travel, given the uncertain situation. If it is absolutely necessary, there are a number of requirements on intercity/interstate travel, which are similar to those from the previous travel advisory (including mandatory registration, quarantine and testing in some cases, depending on whether travels are going to/coming from low risk or high risk areas). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012213728/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/08-10-20-revised-travel-advisory-moh/" Bhutan,BTN,20201017,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes to school closure. Only students of grades IX, X, XI and XII across the country are back to school since September 21. See UNICEF website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022022845/https://www.unicef.org/bhutan/stories/and-then-schools-reopened%E2%80%A6" Bhutan,BTN,20201017,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On the revised advisory on October 8, passenger requirement for bus, taxi and family car are put into place. 50% requirement for bus and family car. Taxi is up to max 3 person. See Bhutan government website, archived. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022030512/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/08-10-20-revised-travel-advisory-moh/" Bhutan,BTN,20201017,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"On the revised advisory on October 8, mask is required at all time. See Bhutan government website, archived. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022030512/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/08-10-20-revised-travel-advisory-moh/" Bhutan,BTN,20201022,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools for Classes PP to VIII will reopen for the academic session in February next year, the education ministry announced. Reference articles: http://www.education.gov.bt/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Notificcation-on-reopening-of-schools-for-2021.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201102122243/https://kuenselonline.com/education-ministry-announces-school-reopening-dates/ " Bhutan,BTN,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"1. All social events are discouraged. Unavoidable ones should be limited to family members. 2. Cremation and funeral rites, and other rituals at home are permitted but without gathering. 3. Official meetings, seminars, workshops and travels are not allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108001020/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/10-09-20-press-release-on-the-completion-of-the-unlocking-period-pmo/ 1. Sports facilities like gym, yoga, dance studios and rubber tracks can operate at 50 percent capacity. 2. Non-contact sports of athletics and golf, and partial contact sports of badminton, tennis and table tennis are allowed. 3. Given the engagement for fitness among people, all futsal, football turfs and basketball courts, including private, can operate. However, there should not be any spectators at any time. 4. Archery may be played, subject to not more than 15 participants. No spectators are allowed. 5. The business closure time of 9pm will not apply to sports. 6. Parks and public places can open with strict monitoring of crowd. " Bhutan,BTN,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"1. Sports facilities like gym, yoga, dance studios and rubber tracks can operate at 50 percent capacity. 2. Non-contact sports of athletics and golf, and partial contact sports of badminton, tennis and table tennis are allowed. 3. Given the engagement for fitness among people, all futsal, football turfs and basketball courts, including private, can operate. However, there should not be any spectators at any time. 4. Archery may be played, subject to not more than 15 participants. No spectators are allowed. 5. The business closure time of 9pm will not apply to sports. 6. Parks and public places can open with strict monitoring of crowd. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108001020/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/10-09-20-press-release-on-the-completion-of-the-unlocking-period-pmo/" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in previous policy" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Resumption of public transport at full capacity – NC19TF https://web.archive.org/web/20201123130330/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/19-11-20-resumption-of-public-transport-at-full-capacity-nc19tf/" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,C8: International travel controls,1,,"10th November 2020 onward, a system based fit to fly certificate will be provided in place of handwritten ones, to all those travelling abroad. Attached is the procedure to avail the certificate. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123131821/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/10-11-20-notification-for-putting-in-place-system-to-generate-typed-automated-covid-19-certificate-moh/ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to notify that all Bhutanese students studying in Thailand and wishing to return to resume their studies and other Bhutanese eligible to enter Thailand will need to submit the following documents to the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate-General in Thimphu to process Visa. Upon the approval of Visa, concerned individuals can apply for a Certificate of Entry through the website https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123131645/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/17-11-20-required-documents-for-bhutanese-students-returning-home-mofa/" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in previous policy" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in previous policy" Bhutan,BTN,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change in previous policy" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"As per this article from 24 Sep, ""students of grades IX, X, XI and XII across the country are now back to school."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201208090915/https://www.unicef.org/bhutan/stories/and-then-schools-reopened%E2%80%A6" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No data found about any mandatory work from home guidelines or closure of businesses currently in place. This article from 5 Sep indicates offices will continue to work normally from 7 Sep, with provision for certain folks to work from home if needed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208093035/https://thebhutanese.bt/rcsc-issues-directions-for-civil-servants-to-work-post-lockdown/ The below link indicates ""All shops can open but must ensure proper spacing and other COVID-19 etiquettes."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201208101528/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/10-09-20-press-release-on-the-completion-of-the-unlocking-period-pmo/ " Bhutan,BTN,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"This article indicates that ""The don’ts are not organizing or attending social gatherings."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201208093035/https://thebhutanese.bt/rcsc-issues-directions-for-civil-servants-to-work-post-lockdown/" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new data available." Bhutan,BTN,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new data available " Bhutan,BTN,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"There are guidelines for certain categories of people to stay at home - staff who have breastfeeding babies, children below age of one and those who have serious health issues can work from home. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208093035/https://thebhutanese.bt/rcsc-issues-directions-for-civil-servants-to-work-post-lockdown/ The below article also indicates normal activity has resumed but with precautions http://web.archive.org/web/20201208101528/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/10-09-20-press-release-on-the-completion-of-the-unlocking-period-pmo/" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Some restrictions still exist particularly for movement from high risk to low risk areas http://web.archive.org/web/20201208101528/https://www.gov.bt/covid19/10-09-20-press-release-on-the-completion-of-the-unlocking-period-pmo/" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Bhutan’s borders are currently closed to foreign nationals, including British citizens. Foreigners, with the exception of citizens from India, Bangladesh and the Maldives nationals, may only enter or depart the country through certain towns such as Phuntsoling, Samdrup Jongkhar and Gelephug (by road) or Paro (by air). http://web.archive.org/web/20201208100644/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bhutan/entry-requirements" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government announced a National Resilience Fund for mitigating COVID-19 linked to job losses and salary cuts. The support included grant for individuals directly affected by the pandemic and full interest waiver on loans contracted since April 10, 2020 until June 2020. These measures were extended until September 2020, and partial (50 percent) interest waiver will continue until March 2021. Investments in GovTech is allowing Bhutan to reap benefits during COVID-19 including fast disbursement of cash relief funds. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208102716/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 The Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu was launched on 14 April 2020 to provide income support to individuals whose livelihoods were affected because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Between April and September 2020, Nu.1.2 billion was granted to over 33,000 beneficiaries and over 14,000 children. The Relief Kidu has been extended for three months, from October to December 2020. Individuals who applied for or received Kidu in Phase I and/or Phase II need to re-apply for further assessments. Applications are also open to new applicants who have been displaced by the coronavirus pandemic. Who is eligible? Bhutanese who have been displaced by the coronavirus pandemic and are currently residing in Bhutan are eligible for the Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu. The displaced group includes those who have been laid off, placed on unpaid leave or on reduced pay from businesses *** as well as self-employed individuals *** who have lost their earnings either partially or completely. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208103817/https://royalkidu.bt/" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Business Income tax (BIT) and Corporate Income tax (CIT) filing for the income year 2019 was deferred until June 30, 2020 and tax payments, for tourism and related sectors (hotel, airlines and tour operators) are deferred until December 31, 2020, while for other sectors until September 30, 2020; deferred payment of sales tax and customs duty on essential items (March to June 2020); waiver of payment of rent and other charges (April-December 2020) by tourism-related business entities leasing government properties, deferral of electricity charges payment for industry (till December 2020), free electricity and wi-fi services to hotels serving as quarantine facility (July-September 2020). As of May 25, the government will be refunding the 5 percent sales tax collected on telecom services collected on or after January 16, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208102716/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a daily update on the government website https://www.gov.bt/ and the Facebook page of the Ministry of Health https://www.facebook.com/MoHBhutan/" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new data" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new data" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No new data" Bhutan,BTN,20201124,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No data available yet" Botswana,BWA,20200102,C1: School closing,0,,"President Masisi announced school closures on 19/3/2020 to begin the next day, the 20/3/2020. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/posts/2832225860193387" Botswana,BWA,20200124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Social media and gov communication providing information, phone number for public questions, and prevention strategies. https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIAL.MOHW.BW/" Botswana,BWA,20200128,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening began on 28 Jan at all points of entry in Botswana. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507073147/https://www.gabzfm.com/index.php/gabzfm-news-details/id/1428/coronavirus-screening-at-points-of-entry-in-botswana-begins/" Botswana,BWA,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Press releases and social media posts on coronavirus. https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIAL.MOHW.BW/photos/a.459580184189049/1527829994030724/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200205,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official gov press releases, social media posts, TV appearance by Minister of Health to talk about coronavirus. https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIAL.MOHW.BW/photos/a.459580184189049/1532277003586023/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Call center created and advertised on social media to answer public's questions about coronavirus. https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIAL.MOHW.BW/photos/a.459580184189049/1532751386871918/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"FAQs about coronavirus shared on social media. Social media pages continuously updated with multilingual information on prevention, etc. http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIAL.MOHW.BW/photos/a.459580184189049/1534034866743570/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Social media sharing video campaigns on hand washing, disease information, etc. http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIAL.MOHW.BW/photos/ms.c.eJxFzcENwDAIQ9GNKhywCfsvVrUo5PrkD6AHubLMFgE8aGBJhaw84O7OHWUHopO4ib5k2yyEP9Ea8D7qB7IXvAs1zFtlg15U~_iIz.bps.a.1534551913358532/1534552790025111/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200221,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""The Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Lemogang Kwape brings you COVID-19 updates every morning between 0625 and 0630hrs week-days. Tune in to RB 1 Masa-A-Sele for updates. My Health My Responsibility My Wealth!"" (radio show) http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIAL.MOHW.BW/" Botswana,BWA,20200312,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening at all airports for Covid19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200402120538/https://www.airbotswana.co.bw/sites/default/files/news-events/AIR%20BOTSWANA%20S%20STATEMENT%20ON%20THE%20CONVID-19-page-001.jpg " Botswana,BWA,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Facebook page specific to coronavirus created, continues to share information in addition to Ministry of Health social media pages. Facebook page (@COVID19.MOHW.BW)" Botswana,BWA,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public gatherings/events with more than 100 people have been cancelled from 16 March. This includes religious activities, sporting events,weddings, conferences, concerts, parties, gyms and clubs/bars. Further, all government, parastatal and state owned entities' international conferences and meetings have also been canceled. Listing this as 2G as under these measures most public events/activities would not be able to go on. https://web.archive.org/web/20200328130238/https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Covid19.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Total suspension of all public gatherings of more than 100 people is imposed from 16 March. This includes religious activities, sporting events,weddings, conferences, concerts, parties, gyms and clubs/bars. https://web.archive.org/web/20200328130238/https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Covid19.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"People are advised to postpone all non-essential local travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200328130238/https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Covid19.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Government bans entry from high risk countries China, Japan, South Korea, Iran, USA, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and India. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402110234/https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Covid19.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Botswana became the latest country to shut down schools across the country on 18 March 2020 despite not having had any confirmed cases of the coronavirus, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. Botswana Parliament endorses 6-month state of emergency on 9 April 2020. http://apanews.net/en/news/botswana-closes-schools-amid-coronavirus-scare https://city-press.news24.com/News/covid-19-botswana-parliament-endorses-6-month-state-of-emergency-20200409" Botswana,BWA,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"Botswana on Thursday became the latest country to shut down schools across the country despite not having had any confirmed cases of the coronavirus, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. Updating the nation during a press briefing, President Mokgweetsi Masisi said as a precaution, the government has taken a decision halt all learning activities until further notice. http://apanews.net/en/news/botswana-closes-schools-amid-coronavirus-scare " Botswana,BWA,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA or United Kingdom are not allowed to enter Botswana. This does not apply to nationals of Botswana or to passengers who reside in Botswana. Nationals and residents of Botswana will be quarantined for 14 days. Passengers can no longer obtain a visa on arrival in Botswana. Visas issued to nationals of Austria, Belgium, China (People's Rep.), Denmark, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or USA are invalidated. Visas issued to passengers with a British passport with nationality ""British Citizen"" are invalidated. https://www.iata.org/en/youandiata/travelers/health/ http://apanews.net/en/news/botswana-declares-28-day-covid-19-lockdown https://city-press.news24.com/News/covid-19-botswana-parliament-endorses-6-month-state-of-emergency-20200409" Botswana,BWA,20200324,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Botswana closes land borders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428024015/https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/botswana-no-covid-19-cases-closes-borders-after-death-zimbabwe" Botswana,BWA,20200325,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"All Transport Operators 1. Continuous disinfection of seats, door handles and surfaces on public transport, commercial, and freight vehicles 2. Keeping of windows open for air circulation in public service vehicles. 3. Public transport operators encouraged to use sanitizer dispensers or water and soap at the doors of public service vehicles. 4. Prohibition of hawkers in public service vehicles. 5. Public transport operators must have clinical waste containers for disposal of used tissues. AIR SERVICES 1. Airlines have been issued with instructions not to board passengers from high risk countries identified by the Director of Public Health. BOTSWANA RAILWAYS 1. The overnight passenger service and services to Bulawayo Zimbabwe have been suspended. 2. Cross border freight services continue with precautionary measures taken. • Human to human contact at the exchange stations (Mafikeng & Plumtree) has been reduced/ eliminated. Operations restricted to disconnecting wagons. • Drivers are starting being provided with packed lunches, gloves and sourcing masks. PASSENGERS 1. Passengers encouraged to buy their own masks and sanitizers or soap solutions. 2. Passengers encouraged to reduce unnecessary trips both locally and internationally. 3. Passengers are advised to stop handshaking and use other non-contact methods of greeting. 4. Passengers are reminded to avoid touching their faces and always sneeze into a tissue and use elbow if tissue is unavailable. The tissue should be thrown in waste containers 5. Passengers encouraged to bring money that does not need change in paying fares Temporary suspension of some services a) All driver Tests (theory and practical). There is an influx of customers, mostly from the Tertiary institutions, who come for driver test bookings. b) Applications for passenger permits. c) Renewal of Drivers licenses. The department will waive penalties for the period beginning 25th March 2020 till the end of suspension. d) Transport Advisory Board (TAB) and Appeals Tribunal sittings. e) Conversion of foreign driver’s licensehttps://www.facebook.com/pg/BotswanaGovernment/posts/?ref=page_internal" Botswana,BWA,20200328,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing only people with symptoms and who have been potentially exposed. https://www.facebook.com/COVID19.MOHW.BW/photos/a.109637517328171/120093412949248/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200331,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Broad debt/contract relief is available: ""To give businesses some cash-flow relief the Government will do the following: Guarantee loans by commercial banks to businesses mostly affected by COVID-19 Give eligible businesses affected by COVID-19 access to credit to support ongoing operations in conditions where credit becomes more difficult to obtain Give tax concessions to businesses in eligible sectors. Banks have agreed to offer restructuring of loan facilities through which each bank will consider each case within their credit policy and parameters. This will include owner-occupied residential property mortgages and motor vehicle loans. All commercial banks will offer a payment holiday for three (3) months with the option to extend to six (6) months to the affected sectors. Regular payment obligations including life insurance premium payment, retirement fund contributions and loan instalments will be restructured and rescheduled to offer relief for at least three months to COVID-19 affected people subject to individual policies."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518195627/https://www.gov.bw/assistance-businesses The same decisions were also detailed in the State of Emergency Declaration on March 31: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430223236/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SMuG_sIy5Aw8sb5W6t3kOxOzV1mGH1lE/view KPMG also confirms these measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518200548/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/botswana-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Botswana,BWA,20200331,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"First mention of tracing in the case of the first victim. https://www.facebook.com/pg/BotswanaGovernment/posts/?ref=page_internal" Botswana,BWA,20200401,E1: Income support,1,0,"Subsidy of 50% of salary. Minimum of support is P 1000 and maximum is P 2500. Except: a. Water Supply; b. Electricity Supply; c. Wholesale – Food; d. Retail – Food; e. Post and Communications; f. Banks; g. Insurance; h. Parastatal-Companies; i. Businesses with direct Government shareholding and Government aided entities such as nongovernmental organisations; j. Central Government; k. Local Government; l. Pension administration services; m. Stock exchange services; n. Fund management services; o. Medical aid fund services; p. Health and pharmaceutical services Requires tax filings, thus excluding informal workers. http://web.archive.org/web/20200611222749/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20200402,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi declared a state of emergency and a 28-day lockdown scheduled to commence at midnight on April 2 as a response to the fight against coronavirus. http://apanews.net/en/news/botswana-declares-28-day-covid-19-lockdown https://city-press.news24.com/News/covid-19-botswana-parliament-endorses-6-month-state-of-emergency-20200409 " Botswana,BWA,20200402,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Botswana is in national extreme lockdown for 28 days." Botswana,BWA,20200402,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Botswana is in national extreme lockdown for 28 days." Botswana,BWA,20200402,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi declared a state of emergency and a 28-day lockdown scheduled to commence at midnight on April 2 as a response to the fight against coronavirus. Movement limited to essential workers and transport of necessary goods, extends to limiting the use of public transport by non-essential people. http://apanews.net/en/news/botswana-declares-28-day-covid-19-lockdown https://city-press.news24.com/News/covid-19-botswana-parliament-endorses-6-month-state-of-emergency-20200409 https://city-press.news24.com/News/covid-19-botswana-announces-extreme-lockdown-days-after-banning-sale-of-alcohol-20200331" Botswana,BWA,20200402,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Botswana is in national extreme lockdown for 28 days, however, essential services can be accessed and permits can be applied for to leave the house and travel." Botswana,BWA,20200402,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Botswana is in national extreme lockdown for 28 days, however, essential services can be accessed and permits can be applied for to leave the house and travel." Botswana,BWA,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://twitter.com/BWGovernment/status/1245045277448380421" Botswana,BWA,20200409,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"On April 9, Botswana's Ministry of Health still recommended only using masks when exhibiting symptoms or treating those with symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017123814/https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIAL.MOHW.BW/posts/1589083014572088" Botswana,BWA,20200501,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"May 1: Face masks compulsory in public, shared spaces The Government of Botswana has issued legislation that makes it compulsory to wear masks/face coverings in public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings from 1 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013105507/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/03/botswana-president-in-self-isolation-after-namibia-trip//" Botswana,BWA,20200505,E1: Income support,1,0,"Informal workers - such as polers - are unable to claim assistance as they are paid in cash and don't have the financial records necessary to file. http://web.archive.org/web/20200611223150/https://allafrica.com/stories/202005130594.html These measures are still in place until June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611222952/https://www.rsm.global/botswana/news/covid-19-botswana-government-wage-subsidy-scheme" Botswana,BWA,20200505,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Facebook continues to offer coordinated, multilingual information about coronavirus and new government policies. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200515003323/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200505,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contract tracing done for a cross-covid zone case involving a truck driver. However, does not appear to be done for all cases. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.617504571665538/2980410502041588/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200507,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The aforementioned measures are still in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518200607/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Specific non-essential businesses can apply for permit to reopen at 25% capacity, required to meet specific criteria including cleaning shared spaces 2 - 3 times daily, face masks for everyone, temperature screenings, etc. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.617504571665538/2970275016388470/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.617504571665538/2970275016388470/?type=3&theater https://web.archive.org/web/20200515003323/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200508,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport services, including taxis, mini buses, air transport, etc., are allowed to reopen but with reduced passengers (e.g. for taxi, maximum 3 people in a 5-person vehicle). Masks and 2 - 3 times daily cleaning mandatory. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.617504571665538/2970283716387600/?type=3&theater https://web.archive.org/web/20200515003323/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Phase 2 of lockdown (May 8 - 14) allows for movement with permission of individuals (funerals, shops, hospitals, etc.) and essential workers with permits. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.617504571665538/2968076636608308/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200508,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Phase 2 of lockdown (May 8 - 14) allows for some-work related internal movement with permission, including ""pink slips"" for work-related travel between one village to another. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.617504571665538/2968076636608308/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200511,C1: School closing,3,0,"Students still not allowed back, but educators and support staff at primary, secondary, tertiary, technical and brigade schools allowed to return to work. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.617504571665538/2972401316175840/?type=3&theater https://web.archive.org/web/20200515003323/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200515,C1: School closing,3,0,"Limited number of school staff allowed in to work in order to assess readiness for school reopening. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.336021353147196/2983492175066754/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200515,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Non-contact sports are being allowed, unclear on what the maximum gathering size is. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.336021353147196/2983502158399089/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200515,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport still allowed to operate with restrictions on passenger numbers, radius (max 60km for taxis and minibuses), cleaning, and masks. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.336021353147196/2983511081731530/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200515,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Botswana is divided into 9 covid zones. From May 15 - 22, green permits will be issued to allow for movement across zones for work. https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.617504571665538/2983449311737707/?type=3&theater https://web.archive.org/web/20200515003323/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200516,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public campaigns continue as Botswana transitions into and out of Phase 3 of lockdown, both through official gov channels and social media. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.336021353147196/3005245656224739/?type=3&theater https://web.archive.org/web/20200525032601/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/?v=202005211151" Botswana,BWA,20200520,C1: School closing,3,0,"All schools set to reopen (with restrictions) in phases beginning June 2nd. Restrictions include social distancing and class size limits. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525022448/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/05/20/world/africa/20reuters-health-coronavirus-botswana.html?auth=login-facebook https://web.archive.org/pg/thutomodingBotswana/posts/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525023356/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.336021353147196/3005233319559306/?type=3&theater=" Botswana,BWA,20200520,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Workplaces allowed to reopen, however government still strongly advises people to work from home or conduct meetings via video calls. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525022448/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/05/20/world/africa/20reuters-health-coronavirus-botswana.html?auth=login-facebook https://web.archive.org/web/20200525024551/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.336021353147196/3000966146652690/?type=3&theater=" Botswana,BWA,20200520,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Botswana moves out of phase 3 of lockdown. Events like church services, art events, and youth sports allowed to resume, with some public events staggered through June in their opening. However, government continues to advise residents to stay home and social distance when possible. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.336021353147196/3005245656224739/?type=3&theater https://web.archive.org/web/20200525022448/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/05/20/world/africa/20reuters-health-coronavirus-botswana.html?auth=login-facebook" Botswana,BWA,20200520,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As Botswana leaves phase 3 of lockdown, events like sports and performances are being allowed (with social distancing), which implies gatherings can have more than 10 people. No maximum restriction on gathering size can be found, although government is encouraging people to stay at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525024551/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.336021353147196/3000966146652690/?type=3&theater=" Botswana,BWA,20200520,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"From May 20, Botswana ends phase 3 of lockdown. Public is allowed to go out, although government is still maintaining a campaign urging residents to strongly consider when and where they go out and to stay home if possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525022448/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/05/20/world/africa/20reuters-health-coronavirus-botswana.html?auth=login-facebook https://web.archive.org/web/20200525024027/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dh1gDFQyUfExwy8suCH4Ch-QXFWXowLk/view https://web.archive.org/web/20200525024551/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.336021353147196/3000966146652690/?type=3&theater= " Botswana,BWA,20200520,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Intra-zone travel is allowed without a permit. Inter-zone travel still requires a permit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525024027/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dh1gDFQyUfExwy8suCH4Ch-QXFWXowLk/view" Botswana,BWA,20200520,E1: Income support,1,0,"These measures are still in place until end of June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611222952/https://www.rsm.global/botswana/news/covid-19-botswana-government-wage-subsidy-scheme" Botswana,BWA,20200520,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Policies still in place as of May 20. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521181139/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#B" Botswana,BWA,20200522,C5: Close public transport,0,,"All buses allowed to reopen with social distancing restrictions. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/photos/a.336021353147196/3005248486224456/?type=3&theater" Botswana,BWA,20200525,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Previously coded as 1, however border remains closed to non-truck drivers and international flights are still banned. Previous coding: According to Voice of America 25th May, 2020, ""Botswana introduced COVID-19 testing for truck drivers after confirming several imported cases of the coronavirus from truckers in the past week. Note: This means that border is not closed completely and this policy is introduced during previous week. But exact date is not confirmed. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200528211922/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/botswanas-covid-border-checks-rile-truck-drivers" Botswana,BWA,20200602,C1: School closing,2,0,"All public schools for completing classes (that is, Standard 7, and Forms 3 and 5) in Botswana open on June 2, 2020, including learners with disabilities that can practise social distancing and other safety protocols. Non-completing classes expected to resume on June 14, 2020, while learners with severe and profound disabilities expected to resume on August 4, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605035902/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P3zZjpi24lupp2mkBqpyicX4BHRCpU72/view https://web.archive.org/web/20200605041816/https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3136649039751530&id=1396005227149262&_rdc=1&_rdr" Botswana,BWA,20200605,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Symptomatic individual tested. In addition, ""All primary contacts regardless of whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic shall be taken to a quarantine facility (see Guideline 5: Quarantine and Isolation) by the contact tracing team using dedicated transport, where nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs will be collected for COVID-19 testing (see Appendix 8)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611202252/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-05/COVID-19-Contact-Tracing-Guideline.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20200605,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The government website outlines quite detailed guidelines for contact tracing. However, unclear to what extent this is realized in practice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611202252/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-05/COVID-19-Contact-Tracing-Guideline.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20200612,E1: Income support,1,0,"Measures in place until end of June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515013114/https://www.rsm.global/botswana/news/covid-19-botswana-government-wage-subsidy-scheme" Botswana,BWA,20200612,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#B" Botswana,BWA,20200612,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public campaign continues, for instance the Extraordinary Gazette bulletin https://web.archive.org/web/20200622112715/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-06/ExtraordinaryGazette12-06-2020.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20200613,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Schools had reopened but will now close in Gaborone and surrounding areas until further notice."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200622110129/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/botswanas-capital-city-back-covid-19-lockdown" Botswana,BWA,20200613,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,""" Botswana’s director of health services, Dr Malaki Tshipayagae, announced Friday that the capital, Gaborone, will return to extreme lockdown after eight new COVID-19 cases at a private hospital."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200622110129/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/botswanas-capital-city-back-covid-19-lockdown" Botswana,BWA,20200613,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Botswana’s director of health services, Dr Malaki Tshipayagae, announced Friday that the capital, Gaborone, will return to extreme lockdown after eight new COVID-19 cases at a private hospital."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200622110129/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/botswanas-capital-city-back-covid-19-lockdown" Botswana,BWA,20200613,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,""" Botswana’s director of health services, Dr Malaki Tshipayagae, announced Friday that the capital, Gaborone, will return to extreme lockdown after eight new COVID-19 cases at a private hospital."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200622110129/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/botswanas-capital-city-back-covid-19-lockdown" Botswana,BWA,20200613,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Botswana’s director of health services, Dr Malaki Tshipayagae, announced Friday that the capital, Gaborone, will return to extreme lockdown after eight new COVID-19 cases at a private hospital."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200622110129/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/botswanas-capital-city-back-covid-19-lockdown" Botswana,BWA,20200616,C1: School closing,2,0,"Lockdown was lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622105559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana" Botswana,BWA,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Lockdown was lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622105559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana" Botswana,BWA,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Lockdown was lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622105559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana" Botswana,BWA,20200616,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Lockdown was lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622105559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana" Botswana,BWA,20200616,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Lockdown was lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622105559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana" Botswana,BWA,20200616,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Lockdown was lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622105559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana" Botswana,BWA,20200623,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Cargo allowed to move across border, however border otherwise remains closed See previous coding: According to African News ""The presidential task force for COVID-19 reported that it had recorded success in mandatory testing of cross border travellers, after one such traveler tested positive. Note: This means that border is not closed. Test are conducted to check if traveller is tested positive or negative. This policy is being implemented from previous dates. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200625023437/https://www.africanews.com/2020/06/23/botswana-president-in-self-isolation-after-namibia-trip//" Botswana,BWA,20200716,C1: School closing,2,0,"According to the UNESCO data base, schools are open in Botsawana country wide. http://web.archive.org/web/20200725171447/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Botswana,BWA,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the UK embassy, the majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with precautionary measures in place including legislation that makes it compulsory to wear face coverings in public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings. http://web.archive.org/web/20200725161749/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus Botswana on Monday June 15th lifted a recently reinstated coronavirus lockdown on its capital city Gaborone and surrounding areas after most of the cases reported last week turned out to be negative. Botswana ended a 48-day national lock down on May 21, allowing businesses and schools to reopen. http://web.archive.org/web/20200725170841/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-botswana/botswana-lifts-coronavirus-lockdown-in-capital-city-idUSKBN23M2VM " Botswana,BWA,20200716,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"All individuals are expected to continue to practice social distancing during this time. Masks are required in all public places, and registration for entry to businesses and shops is mandatory. http://web.archive.org/web/20200725171926/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20200716,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"All individuals are expected to continue to practice social distancing during this time. Masks are required in all public places, and registration for entry to businesses and shops is mandatory. http://web.archive.org/web/20200725171926/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20200716,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to the UK embassy, air Botswana has suspended internal flights.The country is divided in to nine coronavirus zones. Although a travel permit is required to travel between the coronavirus zones, travel within a zone does not currently require any special permissions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200725174932/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200716,E1: Income support,1,0,"The government established a Covid-19 Relief Fund with a 2 billion Pula (about 1,1 percent of GDP) contribution from the government that will: i) finance a wage subsidy amounting to 50% of salaries of affected businesses (1000-2500 pula per month for a period of 3 months ii) finance a waiver on training levy for a period of 6 months (150 million pula). The MoF also decided a tax deferral of 75% of any quarterly payment between March and September 2020 to be paid by March 2021.; iii) Build-up of fuel and grain reserves, as well as acquisition of relevant medical equipment and improvement of water supply (475 million Pula); iv) Fund a government loan guarantee scheme of 1 billion Pula (20% financed by commercial banks) for businesses that are tax compliant (including those who are not eligible to pay taxes). http://web.archive.org/web/20200725160856/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Botswana,BWA,20200716,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government established a Covid-19 Relief Fund with a 2 billion Pula (about 1,1 percent of GDP) contribution from the government that will: i) finance a wage subsidy amounting to 50% of salaries of affected businesses (1000-2500 pula per month for a period of 3 months ii) finance a waiver on training levy for a period of 6 months (150 million pula). The MoF also decided a tax deferral of 75% of any quarterly payment between March and September 2020 to be paid by March 2021.; iii) Build-up of fuel and grain reserves, as well as acquisition of relevant medical equipment and improvement of water supply (475 million Pula); iv) Fund a government loan guarantee scheme of 1 billion Pula (20% financed by commercial banks) for businesses that are tax compliant (including those who are not eligible to pay taxes). http://web.archive.org/web/20200725160856/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Botswana,BWA,20200716,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the Namibia COVID-19 situation report No 122, published on July18th. The government has increased active case search and testing, averaging 300 daily in the past weeks. To date, 18055 tests have been conducted, 3333 contacts of confirmed cases have been identified. Cumulatively, 1235 contacts have completed their 14 days of follow up. Call centre continues operation 24h/day. The link can’t be achieved. https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/2020-07/Namibia%20COVID-19%20SITREP%20No.122.pdf " Botswana,BWA,20200716,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"According to the UK embassy, the government requires to take temperature and to provide name and contact details when people entering businesses, offices and schools. http://web.archive.org/web/20200725161749/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus " Botswana,BWA,20200726,C1: School closing,1,1,"A nationwide lockdown due to the pandemic ended on May 22 and in the capital on June 15. Businesses have been able to resume and schools reopen, albeit under strict health protocols as updated on the 30th of July. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200802095810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365131/botswana-authorities-reinstate-lockdown-in-gaborone-july-30-update-11" Botswana,BWA,20200726,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No new updates. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200802015900/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200726,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new update. Same as before" Botswana,BWA,20200726,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"On Monday, June 15, the Government of Botswana lifted a recently reinstated coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown on its capital city Gaborone, after most of the newly reported cases over the past week turned out to be negative. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200802103506/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351036/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-greater-gaborone-covid-19-zone-june-15-update-10" Botswana,BWA,20200726,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update. Same as before." Botswana,BWA,20200726,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new update. Same as before." Botswana,BWA,20200726,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No new updates. Same as before." Botswana,BWA,20200726,C8: International travel controls,4,,"In Botswana, international flights remain suspended and land borders are closed as at the 30th of July. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200802095810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365131/botswana-authorities-reinstate-lockdown-in-gaborone-july-30-update-11" Botswana,BWA,20200726,E1: Income support,1,0,"No new update. Same as before." Botswana,BWA,20200726,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update. Same as before." Botswana,BWA,20200726,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update.Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200802132218/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/videos/covid-19-pandemic-briefing-permanent-secretaries-from-the-ministries-of-educatio/547189892647037/?_rdc=2&_rdr" Botswana,BWA,20200726,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Same as before" Botswana,BWA,20200726,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new update. Same as before." Botswana,BWA,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In the greater Gaborone region, all gatherings will be banned and hotels, restaurants, gyms, and schools will close. This was announced on the 30th of July, to be put in effect for the next two weeks. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200802095810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365131/botswana-authorities-reinstate-lockdown-in-gaborone-july-30-update-11" Botswana,BWA,20200731,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Other restrictions remain in place, including the mandatory wearing of face masks on public transport and in taxis." Botswana,BWA,20200731,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On Thursday, July 30, health authorities announced that the Greater Gaborone region would be placed under lockdown from midnight on Thursday for two weeks due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the capital. The announcement came after 30 new cases were recorded in Gaborone in the previous 24 hours. Under the measures only essential workers will be able to leave their homes for work, while others will only be able to go out to buy food and for other essential purposes. All gatherings will be banned and hotels, restaurants, gyms, and schools will close. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200802095810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365131/botswana-authorities-reinstate-lockdown-in-gaborone-july-30-update-11" Botswana,BWA,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On Thursday, July 30, health authorities announced that the Greater Gaborone region would be placed under lockdown from midnight on Thursday for two weeks due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the capital. The announcement came after 30 new cases were recorded in Gaborone in the previous 24 hours. Under the measures only essential workers will be able to leave their homes for work, while others will only be able to go out to buy food and for other essential purposes. All gatherings will be banned and hotels, restaurants, gyms, and schools will close. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200802095810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365131/botswana-authorities-reinstate-lockdown-in-gaborone-july-30-update-11" Botswana,BWA,20200803,C5: Close public transport,0,,"It appears that public transport is still running but that COVID-19 protocols must be adhered to public transport operators, such as not permitting anyone to use public transport without a face mask, cleaning the interior and exterior 2-3 times a day, and using hand sanitiser or washing hands etc. See the press release from the Government, archived: http://archive.vn/WsNAi" Botswana,BWA,20200807,C1: School closing,1,0,"From 7 August, schools are closed in Greater-Gaborone Zone. See further information here on AfricaNews, archived: http://archive.vn/zmlCa; as well as the Presidential (COVID-19) Taskforce Bulletin published on 3 August, archived: http://archive.vn/1MOYi" Botswana,BWA,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to an article in AfricaNews, a second two-week lockdown was taken into effect on August 7th in the capital, Gaborone, after virus cases doubled. Schools are now closed in the city and movement is restricted, requiring permits by anyone other than essential workers. See further information here, archived: http://archive.vn/zmlCa" Botswana,BWA,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to an article in AfricaNews, a second two-week lockdown was taken into effect on August 7th in the capital, Gaborone, after virus cases doubled. Schools are now closed in the city and movement is restricted, requiring permits by anyone other than essential workers. See further information here, archived: http://archive.vn/zmlCa" Botswana,BWA,20200811,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"In an article published by the UNCHR on 11 August, it has been reported that a UNHCR partner has engaged both community and religious leaders to educate refugees about COVID-19 prevention, and also to equip them to share this information with their communities. See the article here, archived: http://archive.vn/0Z3bt See a report here, archived: http://archive.vn/awt5l (page 3)" Botswana,BWA,20200814,C1: School closing,1,1,"Most businesses in the rest of the country have been able to resume and schools reopen, albeit under strict health protocols. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200821235638/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12 The reopening of schools will mainly focus on finalists and candidate classes. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822002029/https://observer.ug/news/headlines/66239-school-reopening-only-15-students-to-be-allowed-per-classroom" Botswana,BWA,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822143121/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new update." Botswana,BWA,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," Meetings of more than 50 people remain prohibited, religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity and whilst follolwing social distancing regulations. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200821235638/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12 " Botswana,BWA,20200814,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200821235638/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12" Botswana,BWA,20200814,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Additional restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people remain prohibited, religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity and whilst follolwing social distancing regulations. Most businesses in the rest of the country have been able to resume and schools reopen, albeit under strict health protocols. Individuals are required to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings, as well as on public transport, and in taxis nationwide. Social distancing of 1-2m (3-6.5 ft) is to be observed by all individuals and temperature screenings are common before entering establishments. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822155904/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12" Botswana,BWA,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Additional restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people remain prohibited, religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity and whilst follolwing social distancing regulations. Most businesses in the rest of the country have been able to resume and schools reopen, albeit under strict health protocols. Individuals are required to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings, as well as on public transport, and in taxis nationwide. Social distancing of 1-2m (3-6.5 ft) is to be observed by all individuals and temperature screenings are common before entering establishments. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822155904/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12" Botswana,BWA,20200814,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Returning residents, including from the UK, will be subject to a 14-day mandatory quarantine period in government facilities at their own expense and compulsory COVID-19 testing. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200821233007/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/entry-requirements" Botswana,BWA,20200814,E1: Income support,1,0,"No new update." Botswana,BWA,20200814,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update." Botswana,BWA,20200814,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update." Botswana,BWA,20200814,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823114245/https://www.gov.bw/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200823115630/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008190192.html" Botswana,BWA,20200814,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823115630/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008190192.html" Botswana,BWA,20200825,C1: School closing,1,1,"The ministry of education is planning for the reopening of the schools for the new academic year. While waiting for the president’s pronouncement on the fate of the 2020 academic year, the ministry of education is preparing for strategies in case schools will be reopened. The reopening will mainly focus on finalists and candidate classes. There will be major reviews of the daily school routines to provide for shorter and core curriculum school days with classes scheduled between 8:00 am and 1:30 pm. The ministry is also preparing to roll out the second phase of the home-schooling programme with the national curriculum development centre currently develop reading materials for the entire academic which will be given out to all learners across the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903000814/https://observer.ug/news/headlines/66239-school-reopening-only-15-students-to-be-allowed-per-classroom " Botswana,BWA,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Most businesses in the rest of the country have been able to resume. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902233804/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12 The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with precautionary measures in place including legislation that makes it compulsory to wear face coverings in public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903005122/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus " Botswana,BWA,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Meetings of more than 50 people remain prohibited, religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity and whilst following social distancing regulations. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902233804/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12 " Botswana,BWA,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The total lockdown in Gaborone was lifted on August 13, but restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meeting of more than 50 people remain prohibited. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902233804/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12 " Botswana,BWA,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US embassy, buses and van are operating at full capacity, but masks are required at all times on public transportation. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903005255/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The country has been divided into nine COVID-19 zones, with permits required to travel between the zones. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902233804/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12 http://web.archive.org/web/20200903005122/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus " Botswana,BWA,20200825,C8: International travel controls,4,,"International flights remain suspended and land borders are closed. Humanitarian, cargo, and repatriation flights have continued, though those traveling from high-risk countries are not permitted entry. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902233804/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12 There are no commercial flights in to or out of Botswana. The Botswana authorities have also closed land border posts with neighbouring countries. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903005122/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus " Botswana,BWA,20200825,E1: Income support,1,0,"No new update." Botswana,BWA,20200825,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new policy found." Botswana,BWA,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"According to the UK embassy website, you are also required to have your temperature taken and to give your name and contact details when entering businesses, offices and schools. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903005122/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus " Botswana,BWA,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the Mask4all website, starting from May 1st, it is required to wear masks everywhere in public in Botswana. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902215134/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ Individuals are required to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings, as well as on public transport, and in taxis nationwide. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902233804/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369236/botswana-authorities-lift-lockdown-in-gaborone-august-13-update-12 " Botswana,BWA,20200904,C1: School closing,1,1,"Most businesses in the rest of the country have been able to resume and schools reopen, albeit under strict health protocols. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913165409/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/376731/botswana-authorities-extend-national-state-of-public-emergency-through-september-30-update-13 According to the UNESCO tracker, the schools are fully open. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913172643/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Botswana,BWA,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The government of Botswana declared a State of Public Emergency on 31 March, which has since been extended until 30 September. The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with precautionary measures in place including the compulsory wearing of face coverings and a requirement to have your temperature taken and to provide your name and contact details when entering. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913160911/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus " Botswana,BWA,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity and whilst following social distancing regulations. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913165409/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/376731/botswana-authorities-extend-national-state-of-public-emergency-through-september-30-update-13 " Botswana,BWA,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The government of Botswana declared a State of Public Emergency on 31 March, which has since been extended until 30 September. Meetings of more than 50 people remain prohibited. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913165409/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/376731/botswana-authorities-extend-national-state-of-public-emergency-through-september-30-update-13 " Botswana,BWA,20200904,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US embassy website, buses and vans are operating at full capacity. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913171400/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"According to the US embassy website, there is no curfew in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913171400/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Air Botswana has resumed domestic flights. Botswana is divided in to nine coronavirus zones. An interzonal travel permit is needed to travel between the coronavirus zones. The Government has announced that those who apply for an interzonal travel permit may require a COVID-19 test if travelling from, returning from or transiting a COVID-19 high risk zone or area. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913160911/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus " Botswana,BWA,20200904,C8: International travel controls,4,,"International flights remain suspended and land borders are closed. Humanitarian, cargo, and repatriation flights have continued, though those traveling from high-risk countries are not permitted entry. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/376731/botswana-authorities-extend-national-state-of-public-emergency-through-september-30-update-13 " Botswana,BWA,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Individuals are required to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings, as well as on public transport, and in taxis nationwide. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913165409/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/376731/botswana-authorities-extend-national-state-of-public-emergency-through-september-30-update-13 " Botswana,BWA,20200914,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new updates. Schools are open but with safety guidelines. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923121847/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/sites/default/files/2020-05/INFECTION-PREVENTION-CONTROL-MEASURES-IN-SCHOOLS-GUIDE.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20200914,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with precautionary measures in place including the compulsory wearing of face coverings and a requirement to have your temperature taken. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923111741/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200914,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Additional restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people remain prohibited, religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity and whilst following social distancing regulations. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923133045/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/376731/botswana-authorities-extend-national-state-of-public-emergency-through-september-30-update-13" Botswana,BWA,20200914,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923133045/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/376731/botswana-authorities-extend-national-state-of-public-emergency-through-september-30-update-13" Botswana,BWA,20200914,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required at all times on public transportation. Buses and vans operate at full capacity and do not always follow guidelines, so passengers should exercise extra caution when using public transportation. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923123249/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20200914,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923123249/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20200914,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923123249/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20200914,C8: International travel controls,4,,"There are no commercial flights in to or out of Botswana. The Botswana authorities have also closed some land border posts with neighbouring countries. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923111741/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200914,E1: Income support,1,0,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921134127/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20200914,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The IMF page only talks about tax deferrals. The government established a Covid-19 Relief Fund with a 2 billion Pula (about 1,1 percent of GDP) contribution from the government that will: i) finance a wage subsidy amounting to 50% of salaries of affected businesses (1000-2500 pula per month for a period of 3 months; ii) finance a waiver on training levy for a period of 6 months (150 million pula). The MoF also decided a tax deferral of 75% of any quarterly payment between March and September 2020 to be paid by March 2021.; iii) Builentities, the procedures for the securitization of loan portfolios are enabled. The amount calculated is Bs. 8,000 million (USD 1,166). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921134127/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20200914,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923115244/https://www.gov.bw/" Botswana,BWA,20200914,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923115244/https://www.gov.bw/" Botswana,BWA,20200914,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"CONTACT TRACING Purpose This document provides the steps needed to systematically monitor persons at high risk for COVID-19 infection, as well as to conduct contact tracing of COVID-19 cases in Botswana, and contacts whom they may have exposed to the disease. In conjunction with active case finding and testing, and in synergy with other measures such as physical distancing, contact tracing is recommended in all transmission scenarios. According to current knowledge, COVID 19 is passed from one person to another primarily through droplet transmission. People in close contact with COVID-19 cases are at high risk of being infected with COVID-19, and, if infected, may also transmit the infection to others. This guideline details how once a COVID-19 case has been identified, the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) through District Health Management Teams (DHMT) and other implementing partners will track, trace and manage people who may have been exposed to COVID-19. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923115019/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/sites/default/files/2020-05/COVID-19-Contact-Tracing-Guideline.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20200914,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face coverings are compulsory in hotels and other accommodation. When entering the premises. The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with precautionary measures in place including the compulsory wearing of face coverings and a requirement to have your temperature taken. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923111741/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200925,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous note and link continues to be valid. Most schools have reopened. http://web.archive.org/web/20200923121847/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/sites/default/files/2020-05/INFECTION-PREVENTION-CONTROL-MEASURES-IN-SCHOOLS-GUIDE.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Businesses in Botswana are largely open but maintain distancing measures, such as requiring facial coverings or temperature measurement. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007020542/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20200925,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings of over 50 people, including public events, continue to be prohibited as per the previous update. http://web.archive.org/web/20200923133045/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/376731/botswana-authorities-extend-national-state-of-public-emergency-through-september-30-update-13" Botswana,BWA,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The state of emergency enabling the restriction of gatherings was extended on 29 September. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007021118if_/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/botswana-extends-emergency-measures-to-combat-virus/2020/09/29/b62cda0e-0259-11eb-b92e-029676f9ebec_story.html" Botswana,BWA,20200925,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transportation in Botswana continues to operate as per normal schedules, but with some restrictions like mask-wearing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930205403/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20200925,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Botswana's government recommends limiting movements in order to slow the spread of Covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007021740/https://www.gov.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to the US Embassy in Botswana, a permit is required to travel between internal zones in Botswana. Travelers must prove that their travel is essential and may be required to receive a test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930205403/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20200925,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No visas are issues. Botswanan citizens are allowed to return only with a negative test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930205403/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20200925,E1: Income support,0,,"According to reports, funding for income replacement programs was depleted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007022231/https://www.570news.com/2020/09/29/botswana-extends-emergency-measures-to-combat-virus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201007021118if_/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/botswana-extends-emergency-measures-to-combat-virus/2020/09/29/b62cda0e-0259-11eb-b92e-029676f9ebec_story.html " Botswana,BWA,20200925,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Tax deferrals remain in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921134127/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20200925,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues to mount an online informational campaign. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007021740/https://www.gov.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20200925,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The government advises testing for symptomatic individuals on the recommendation of health professionals. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007021740/https://www.gov.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20200925,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The government promises effective contact tracing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007021740/https://www.gov.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20200925,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"As per the previous update, face coverings appear obligatory in businesses, on buses, and other public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200821233007/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/entry-requirements" Botswana,BWA,20201008,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the UNESCO tracker, schools in Botswana are fully open. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021125/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Botswana,BWA,20201008,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with precautionary measures in place including the compulsory wearing of face coverings and a requirement to have your temperature taken and to provide your name and contact details when entering. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021452/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus " Botswana,BWA,20201008,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Authorities in Botswana have extended the national state of public emergency for another six months until March 2021 amid efforts to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Several COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people are currently prohibited, although religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity to facilitate social distancing measures can be followed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021846/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14 " Botswana,BWA,20201008,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Authorities in Botswana have extended the national state of public emergency for another six months until March 2021 amid efforts to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Several COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people are currently prohibited, although religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity to facilitate social distancing measures can be followed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021846/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14 " Botswana,BWA,20201008,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Buses and vans operate at full capacity. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009015725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20201008,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009015725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20201008,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to the US embassy website, visas are not currently issued upon entry and tourist entry is prohibited. There are no commercial flights in to or out of Botswana. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009015725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20201008,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are required at all times on public transportation. Those in violation of mask or other COVID-related regulations can expect fines between 2000-5000 BWP. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009015725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Individuals are required to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings, as well as on public transport, and in taxis. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021846/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14 " Botswana,BWA,20201010,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the UNESCO tracker, schools in Botswana are fully open. /web/20201018171647/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Botswana,BWA,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with precautionary measures in place including the compulsory wearing of face coverings and a requirement to have your temperature taken and to provide your name and contact details when entering." Botswana,BWA,20201010,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Authorities in Botswana have extended the national state of public emergency for another six months until March 2021 amid efforts to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Several COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people are currently prohibited, although religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity to facilitate social distancing measures can be followed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021846/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201010,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Authorities in Botswana have extended the national state of public emergency for another six months until March 2021 amid efforts to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Several COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people are currently prohibited, although religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity to facilitate social distancing measures can be followed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021846/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201010,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Buses and vans operate at full capacity. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009015725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20201010,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Botswana's government recommends limiting movements in order to slow the spread of Covid-19. /web/20201018175417/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20201010,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009015725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20201010,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to the US and UK embassy website There are no commercial flights in to or out of Botswana. Reconsider travel to Botswana due to COVID-19. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Botswana. Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should consider postponing all travel, including essential travel, to Botswana. /web/20201018175929/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Botswana.html. /web/20201018180205/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus " Botswana,BWA,20201010,E1: Income support,0,,"Employers collect funds on behalf of employees. No direct payment. /web/20201018182344/http://www.botswanaguardian.co.bw/business/item/4398-covid19-wage-subsidy-frequently-asked-questions.html" Botswana,BWA,20201010,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Tax deferrals remain in place. /web/20201018181837/https://s7.addthis.com/js/300/addthis_widget.js" Botswana,BWA,20201010,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues to mount an online informational campaign. /web/20201018183730/https://twitter.com/BWGovernment/status/1243086860315955200" Botswana,BWA,20201010,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The government advises testing for symptomatic individuals on the recommendation of health professionals.https://web.archive.org/web/20201007021740/https://www.gov.bw/about-covid-19 /web/20201018184927/https://twitter.com/MmegiOnline/status/1239847068274917376" Botswana,BWA,20201010,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"B'SAFE CONTACT TRACING APP LAUNCHED! in June 2020 used by service providers. BSafe is the Official Digital Contact Tracking Application by Govt. of Botswana. This app records entry and exit of persons who have valid permits around the country so that contact tracing is made easier when a user is diagnosed with the disease. /web/20201018185624/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/posts/bsafe-contact-tracing-app-launchedregister-here-android-users-httpsplaygooglecom/3065854076830563/ " Botswana,BWA,20201010,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"As part of containment measures, wearing of home-made masks have been made obligatory in public. /web/20201018190814/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/03/botswana-president-in-self-isolation-after-namibia-trip// " Botswana,BWA,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with precautionary measures in place including the compulsory wearing of face coverings and a requirement to have your temperature taken and to provide your name and contact details when entering. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021452/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus " Botswana,BWA,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Authorities in Botswana have extended the national state of public emergency for another six months until March 2021 amid efforts to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Several COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people are currently prohibited, although religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity to facilitate social distancing measures can be followed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021846/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Authorities in Botswana have extended the national state of public emergency for another six months until March 2021 amid efforts to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Several COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people are currently prohibited, although religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity to facilitate social distancing measures can be followed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021846/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Botswana's government recommends limiting movements in order to slow the spread of Covid-19. /web/20201018175417/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009015725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20201019,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to the US and UK embassy website There are no commercial flights in to or out of Botswana. Reconsider travel to Botswana due to COVID-19. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to Botswana. Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should consider postponing all travel, including essential travel, to Botswana. /web/20201018175929/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Botswana.html. /web/20201018180205/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/coronavirus" Botswana,BWA,20201019,E1: Income support,0,,"Employers collect funds on behalf of employees. No direct payment. /web/20201018182344/http://www.botswanaguardian.co.bw/business/item/4398-covid19-wage-subsidy-frequently-asked-questions.html" Botswana,BWA,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Tax deferrals remain in place. /web/20201018181837/https://s7.addthis.com/js/300/addthis_widget.js" Botswana,BWA,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues to mount an online informational campaign. /web/20201018183730/https://twitter.com/BWGovernment/status/1243086860315955200" Botswana,BWA,20201019,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The government advises testing for symptomatic individuals on the recommendation of health professionals.https://web.archive.org/web/20201007021740/https://www.gov.bw/about-covid-19 /web/20201018184927/https://twitter.com/MmegiOnline/status/1239847068274917376" Botswana,BWA,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"B'SAFE CONTACT TRACING APP LAUNCHED! in June 2020 used by service providers. BSafe is the Official Digital Contact Tracking Application by Govt. of Botswana. This app records entry and exit of persons who have valid permits around the country so that contact tracing is made easier when a user is diagnosed with the disease. /web/20201018185624/https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/posts/bsafe-contact-tracing-app-launchedregister-here-android-users-httpsplaygooglecom/3065854076830563/" Botswana,BWA,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"As part of containment measures, wearing of home-made masks have been made obligatory in public. /web/20201018190814/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/03/botswana-president-in-self-isolation-after-namibia-trip//" Botswana,BWA,20201022,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change. School open protocols in place for cleaning and social distance measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028002950/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/sites/default/files/2020-05/INFECTION-PREVENTION-CONTROL-MEASURES-IN-SCHOOLS-GUIDE.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201028003148/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Botswana,BWA,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Government guidelines to keep your workplace safe. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028004042/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/sites/default/files/2020-05/MANAGEMENT-OF-SYMPTOMATIC-PEOPLE-IN-WORKPLACES.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028010619/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201028010619/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Is public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required at all times on public transportation. Buses and vans operate at full capacity and do not always follow guidelines, so passengers should exercise extra caution when using public transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028011405/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028010619/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones (map available at gov.bw) and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028011405/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201022,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Are commercial flights operating? No. Limited charter flights. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones (map available at gov.bw) and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028012206/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/10/27/botswana-opens-borders-for-private-chartered-flights/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201028011405/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201022,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. No government response. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028014046/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The authorities have also announced a 2-month moratorium on loan repayment (principal) in the financial system for natural persons and small companies. Most commercial banks announced that they are suspending borrowers’ loan repayments for 2-4 months, with the delayed installments to be paid at the end of the loan closure date. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028014046/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Government communicating on social media and government sites. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028020520/https://twitter.com/bwgovernment/status/1321080400106717185?s=10" Botswana,BWA,20201022,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change. Botswana has limited testing capacity. Testing regulations and information change frequently. If you are in Botswana and experiencing symptoms, contact your physician and the Government of Botswana COVID hotline at 997 for instructions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028021025/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028021511/https://www.unicef.org/esa/documents/follow-cases-and-their-contacts-using-covid-19-tracker-botswana" Botswana,BWA,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028021900/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201028021957/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/about-covid-19 " Botswana,BWA,20201029,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change. Social distancing and extra precaution is in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108222353/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://web.archive.org/web/20201108222650/https://www.thegazette.news/news/covid-19-disrupts-first-day-of-jc-finals/34648/" Botswana,BWA,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Government guidelines to keep your workplace safe. Most businesses in the country have been permitted to resume operations and schools have reopened, albeit under strict hygiene protocols. Individuals are required to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings, as well as on public transport, and in taxis. Those in the country are expected to maintain an interpersonal distance of 1-2m (3-6ft) and temperature screenings are common before entering establishments. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028004042/https://covid19portal.gov.org.bw/sites/default/files/2020-05/MANAGEMENT-OF-SYMPTOMATIC-PEOPLE-IN-WORKPLACES.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224933/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Change. Religious meetings are allowed to take place. Meetings of more than 50 people are currently prohibited, although religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity to facilitate social distancing measures can be followed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224933/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. Meetings of more than 50 people are currently prohibited, although religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity to facilitate social distancing measures can be followed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224933/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Is public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required at all times on public transportation. Buses and vans operate at full capacity and do not always follow guidelines, so passengers should exercise extra caution when using public transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108230126/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. Same policy in place Authorities in Botswana have extended the national state of public emergency for another six months until March 2021 amid efforts to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Several COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place nationwide https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224933/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Change. Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones (map available at gov.bw) and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. Tourism is considered essential travel for economic reasons, and Botswana residents may organize permit applications with a reservation confirmation from their destination lodging. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108230126/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201029,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change. All land and international air borders remain closed with exceptions in place for the transport of essential goods, humanitarian flights, foreign national repatriation flights, and the movement of residents into the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224933/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201029,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231653/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Subsidy not in place. “Households are under severe financial strain with wages in the tourism sector cut and the wage subsidy not in place to assist them,” said Dumelang Saleshando, leader of the opposition party, the Botswana Congress Party. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108232046/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/botswana-extends-emergency-measures-to-combat-virus/2020/09/29/b62cda0e-0259-11eb-b92e-029676f9ebec_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231653/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Government officials use newspaper and social media to distribute information. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108232524/https://twitter.com/BWGovernment" Botswana,BWA,20201029,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change. Botswana has limited testing capacity. A negative test within 72 hours is required for entry to the country, and a test on day 10 of quarantine is also required to secure release. Testing regulations and information change frequently. If you are in Botswana and experiencing symptoms, contact your physician and the Government of Botswana COVID hotline at 997 for instructions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108230126/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108233010/https://www.unicef.org/esa/documents/follow-cases-and-their-contacts-using-covid-19-tracker-botswana" Botswana,BWA,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. Individuals are required to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings, as well as on public transport, and in taxis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108233243/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change as in place for School reopening. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116101113if_/https://www.facebook.com/thutomodingBotswana/photos/press-releasereopening-of-schools-after-lifting-of-greater-gaborone-zone-lockdow/3316312728451826 https://web.archive.org/save/http://apanews.net/en/news/botswana-to-reopen-schools-for-non-exam-classes" Botswana,BWA,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most businesses in the country have been permitted to resume operations under strict hygiene protocols. Individuals are required to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings, as well as on public transport, and in taxis. Those in the country are expected to maintain an interpersonal distance of 1-2m (3-6ft) and temperature screenings are common before entering establishments. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009021846/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Several COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people are currently prohibited, although religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity to facilitate social distancing measures can be followed https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224933/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14 " Botswana,BWA,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Several COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place nationwide. Meetings of more than 50 people are currently prohibited, although religious meetings have been permitted with limits on capacity to facilitate social distancing measures can be followed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224933/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Is public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required at all times on public transportation. Individuals are required to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings, as well as on public transport, and in taxis. Those in the country are expected to maintain an interpersonal distance of 1-2m (3-6ft) and temperature screenings are common before entering establishments. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108230126/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224933/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. Same policy in place Authorities in Botswana have extended the national state of public emergency for another six months until March 2021 amid efforts to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Several COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place nationwide https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224933/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Change. Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones (map available at gov.bw) and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. Tourism is considered essential travel for economic reasons, and Botswana residents may organize permit applications with a reservation confirmation from their destination lodging. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108230126/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201109,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change. All land and international air borders remain closed with exceptions in place for the transport of essential goods, humanitarian flights, foreign national repatriation flights, and the movement of residents into the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224933/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201109,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231653/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Subsidy not in place. “Households are under severe financial strain with wages in the tourism sector cut and the wage subsidy not in place to assist them,” said Dumelang Saleshando, leader of the opposition party, the Botswana Congress Party. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108232046/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/botswana-extends-emergency-measures-to-combat-virus/2020/09/29/b62cda0e-0259-11eb-b92e-029676f9ebec_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231653/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Government officials use newspaper and social media to distribute information. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108232524/https://twitter.com/BWGovernment" Botswana,BWA,20201109,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change. Botswana has limited testing capacity. A negative test within 72 hours is required for entry to the country, and a test on day 10 of quarantine is also required to secure release. Testing regulations and information change frequently. If you are in Botswana and experiencing symptoms, contact your physician and the Government of Botswana COVID hotline at 997 for instructions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108230126/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108233010/https://www.unicef.org/esa/documents/follow-cases-and-their-contacts-using-covid-19-tracker-botswana" Botswana,BWA,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. Individuals are required to wear face masks in public places, businesses, and common areas of residential buildings, as well as on public transport, and in taxis. Those in the country are expected to maintain an interpersonal distance of 1-2m (3-6ft) and temperature screenings are common before entering establishments. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108233243/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385031/botswana-authorities-extend-state-of-public-emergency-to-march-2021-update-14" Botswana,BWA,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change. School fully open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129203605/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://web.archive.org/web/20201129205209/https://www.facebook.com/thutomodingBotswana/posts/" Botswana,BWA,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. Social distancing where the public is advised to take measures to reduce contact in malls, shops, work, gyms, places of worship etc. Community lock down where training institutions and other places that gather large number of people are closed or there is restricted movement. This includes restricting and preventing travel within or outside the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210814/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. Social distancing where the public is advised to take measures to reduce contact in malls, shops, work, gyms, places of worship etc. Community lock down where training institutions and other places that gather large number of people are closed or there is restricted movement. This includes restricting and preventing travel within or outside the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210814/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/about-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201129211309/https://www.events.co.bw/" Botswana,BWA,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. Social distancing where the public is advised to take measures to reduce contact in malls, shops, work, gyms, places of worship etc. Community lock down where training institutions and other places that gather large number of people are closed or there is restricted movement. This includes restricting and preventing travel within or outside the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210814/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/about-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201129211309/https://www.events.co.bw/ " Botswana,BWA,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Masks are required at all times on public transportation. Buses and vans operate at full capacity and do not always follow guidelines, so passengers should exercise extra caution when using public transportation https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210110/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No Change. Social distancing where the public is advised to take measures to reduce contact in malls, shops, work, gyms, places of worship etc. Community lock down where training institutions and other places that gather large number of people are closed or there is restricted movement. This includes restricting and preventing travel within or outside the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210814/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones (map available at gov.bw) and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. Tourism is considered essential travel for economic reasons, and Botswana residents may organize permit applications with a reservation confirmation from their destination lodging. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210110/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Botswana,BWA,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones (map available at gov.bw) and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. Tourism is considered essential travel for economic reasons, and Botswana residents may organize permit applications with a reservation confirmation from their destination lodging. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210110/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ 11-29 Botswana will reopen their land borders for ordinary travellers this week for the first time since March when the coronavirus outbreak hit southern Africa https://web.archive.org/web/20201129212251/https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/covid-19-fears-of-deadly-second-wave-mount/ar-BB1bs3eQ" Botswana,BWA,20201117,E1: Income support,0,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201129213032/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201129213032/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Government site and social media (fcebook and twitter) https://web.archive.org/web/20201129213704/https://twitter.com/BWGovernment? ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210814/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20201117,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change. Botswana has limited testing capacity. A negative test within 72 hours is required for entry to the country, and a test on day 10 of quarantine is also required to secure release. Testing regulations and information change frequently. If you are in Botswana and experiencing symptoms, contact your physician and the Government of Botswana COVID hotline at 997 for instructions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214009/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. COVID-19-Contact-Tracing-Guideline.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214231/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-05/COVID-19-Contact-Tracing-Guideline.pdf" Botswana,BWA,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214508/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Botswana,BWA,20201130,C1: School closing,1,1,"School on Academic break. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206230026/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://web.archive.org/web/20201206230207/https://www.gov.bw/about-covid-19" Botswana,BWA,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206230725/https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/botswana" Botswana,BWA,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. Some future event being consider for cancellation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206231033/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/3/24/coronavirus-may-mean-botswanas-hunting-season-is-cancelled" Botswana,BWA,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. Botswana will continue to restrict public gatherings but it has reopened schools and allows the sale of liquor during limited hours. Facemasks must be worn in all public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206231515/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-southern-africa-travel-gaborone-africa-5676fe68e59bd947cefefdfde490fb51" Botswana,BWA,20201130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required at all times on public transportation. Buses and vans operate at full capacity and do not always follow guidelines, so passengers should exercise extra caution when using public transportation https://web.archive.org/web/20201206231725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones (map available at gov.bw) and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. Tourism is considered essential travel for economic reasons, and Botswana residents may organize permit applications with a reservation confirmation from their destination lodging. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206230207/https://www.gov.bw/about-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201206231725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes Botswana is divided into 9 geographical zones (map available at gov.bw) and permits are only needed to travel between zones. Residents may travel within their zone without permits. Permits for inter-zone travel may be acquired online at gov.bw and are restricted to essential travel. COVID-19 tests may be required at any time for those transiting zones. Tourism is considered essential travel for economic reasons, and Botswana residents may organize permit applications with a reservation confirmation from their destination lodging. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206230207/https://www.gov.bw/about-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201206231725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201130,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. Charter flights are available for tourists into Kasane and Maun. Please check directly with charter companies and tour companies regarding the most current regulations. Limited Commercial flights into Botswana are operating through South Africa and Ethiopia, though additional restrictions for U.S. citizens traveling from high risk countries may be in place for some transit countries. All incoming travelers require a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their departure for Botswana. All symptomatic passengers will be required to quarantine at their own expense, as will all those who do not meet the test requirements. Please note that enforcement of regulations may not be consistent. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206231725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201130,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206232844/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206232844/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Social Media and government site. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206233158/https://www.facebook.com/COVID19.MOHW.BW/" Botswana,BWA,20201130,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change. Botswana has limited testing capacity. A negative test within 72 hours is required for entry to the country, and a test on day 10 of quarantine is also required to secure release. Testing regulations and information change frequently. If you are in Botswana and experiencing symptoms, contact your physician and the Government of Botswana COVID hotline at 997 for instructions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206231725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. BSafe app https://web.archive.org/web/20201206233616/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gov.bw.iam&hl=en_US&gl=US " Botswana,BWA,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206234206/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Botswana,BWA,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change to code. Botswana primary schools to receive infrared thermometers. Schools currently on academic break. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213211527/https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/botswana-primary-schools-to-receive-infrared-thermometers/ar-BB1bNScB https://web.archive.org/web/20201213211949/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Botswana,BWA,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Workplaces can reopen under sanitation and social distancing requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213214638/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/assistance-businesses " Botswana,BWA,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215215/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheGazettebw%2F " Botswana,BWA,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215400/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/413961/botswana-several-restrictions-remain-in-place-as-of-dec-11-state-of-public-emergency-extended-to-march-2021-update-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215624/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/" Botswana,BWA,20201207,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Is public transportation operating? Yes. Masks are required at all times on public transportation. Buses and vans operate at full capacity and do not always follow guidelines, so passengers should exercise extra caution when using public transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215917/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215400/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/413961/botswana-several-restrictions-remain-in-place-as-of-dec-11-state-of-public-emergency-extended-to-march-2021-update-17" Botswana,BWA,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. Authorities have divided Botswana into COVID-19 zones to manage travel movements. Travelers who apply for an interzonal travel permit may require a COVID-19 test if traveling to or from a high-risk zone. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215400/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/413961/botswana-several-restrictions-remain-in-place-as-of-dec-11-state-of-public-emergency-extended-to-march-2021-update-17" Botswana,BWA,20201207,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215400/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/413961/botswana-several-restrictions-remain-in-place-as-of-dec-11-state-of-public-emergency-extended-to-march-2021-update-17" Botswana,BWA,20201207,E1: Income support,0,," Notes No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206232844/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,," Notes No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206232844/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Botswana,BWA,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Government of Botswana home page: gov.bw Government of Botswana Facebook page Government of Botswana Twitter Feed Government of Botswana’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard" Botswana,BWA,20201207,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change. Botswana has limited testing capacity. A negative test within 72 hours is required for entry to the country, and a test on day 10 of quarantine is also required to secure release. Testing regulations and information change frequently. If you are in Botswana and experiencing symptoms, contact your physician and the Government of Botswana COVID hotline at 997 for instructions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206231725/https://bw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Botswana,BWA,20201207,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. BSafe app https://web.archive.org/web/20201206233616/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gov.bw.iam&hl=en_US&gl=US " Botswana,BWA,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206234206/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Botswana,BWA,20201207,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No information available yet. " Botswana,BWA,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Workplaces can reopen under sanitation and social distancing requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213214638/https://covid19portal.gov.bw/assistance-businesses " Central African Republic,CAF,20200314,E1: Income support,1,1," There are measures in place to provide financial support to vulnerable households. Some people have benefitted from unconditional cash transfers https://web.archive.org/web/20200622152547/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/ocha_car_snapshot_covid_mai_vf_en.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200622150649/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200314,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Debt or contract relief has not been recorded " Central African Republic,CAF,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514181918/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515205656/https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515204155/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514103210/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514185240/https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread " Central African Republic,CAF,20200326,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514181918/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514103210/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 " Central African Republic,CAF,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514181918/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514103210/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514185240/https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread " Central African Republic,CAF,20200326,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514181918/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515205656/https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515204155/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514103210/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514185240/https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread " Central African Republic,CAF,20200326,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514181918/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515205656/https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515204155/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514103210/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514185240/https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread " Central African Republic,CAF,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514181918/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515205656/https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515204155/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514103210/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514185240/https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread " Central African Republic,CAF,20200326,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514181918/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515205656/https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515204155/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514103210/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514185240/https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread " Central African Republic,CAF,20200416,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"16 April 2020 The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Central African Republic (CAR) increased sharply in the reporting period, jumping from 12 on 15 April to 64 on 30 April, with still no casualties reported. Imported cases, mostly from Cameroon, CAR’s main trading partner, make up 75% of the total (48 out of 64). The CAR authorities have therefore stepped up efforts to control the flow of travellers coming from Cameroon, increasing sanitary controls at the main border crossings and along the main road to the capital Bangui. On 27 April, the Interior and Transport Ministers issued a joint decree suspending traffic between four main Cameroon border crossing towns (Ngaoundaye, Garoua- a-Boulai, Gamboula and Yantchi) and Bangui for a duration of 1 month. Exceptions apply for commercial trucks, as well as official, and UN and humanitarian NGO vehicles. All active confirmed cases are currently located in the capital Bangui. However, with the current acceleration of both importation and local transmission, the risk that the epidemic will eventually reach the interior of the country is increasing. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20Humanitarian%20Situation%20Report%20COVID-19%20No.%202%20-16-30%20April%202020.pdf 17 April 2020 The MINUSCA Rwanda Contingent has donated a COVID-19 screening device to the Central African Republic (CAR). The machine will accelerate testing of suspected cases of infection as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country reached 94 over the past few days. https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/09/coronavirus-rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-to-central-african-republic-car-by-maria-kabatanya// 23 April 2020 The World Bank approved a grant of $7.5 million from the International Development Association (IDA)* to help the Central African Republic respond to the threat posed by the Coronavirus outbreak and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness. The COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project will provide immediate support to the Central African Republic to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through containment strategies and by strengthening the public health emergency response for a potential outbreak. The project will bring in essential medical supplies and drugs, testing kits, personal protective equipment for frontline health workers, and water and hygiene supplies for the population. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514105511/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/04/23/the-central-african-republic-to-strengthen-preparedness-and-response-to-coronavirus " Central African Republic,CAF,20200417,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514181918/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515205656/https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515204155/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514103210/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514185240/https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread 17 April 2020 The MINUSCA Rwanda Contingent has donated a COVID-19 screening device to the Central African Republic (CAR). The machine will accelerate testing of suspected cases of infection as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country reached 94 over the past few days. https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/09/coronavirus-rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-to-central-african-republic-car-by-maria-kabatanya// 23 April 2020 The World Bank approved a grant of $7.5 million from the International Development Association (IDA)* to help the Central African Republic respond to the threat posed by the Coronavirus outbreak and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness. The COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project will provide immediate support to the Central African Republic to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through containment strategies and by strengthening the public health emergency response for a potential outbreak. The project will bring in essential medical supplies and drugs, testing kits, personal protective equipment for frontline health workers, and water and hygiene supplies for the population. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514105511/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/04/23/the-central-african-republic-to-strengthen-preparedness-and-response-to-coronavirus " Central African Republic,CAF,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Stay at home measures are being enforced. http://archive.vn/wip/auzmM" Central African Republic,CAF,20200606,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"In post from 06 of June, the Ministry of Health speaks of a ""massive effort"" to produce masks and to distribute masksfree of charge to the entire population by the government. On this basis, the universal and compulsory wearing of masks will be recommended and applied gradually. Since this is nonetheless a nationwide recommendation (with masks being distributed), rated as 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017124650if_/https://www.facebook.com/RCAMSP/posts/147974490148643" Central African Republic,CAF,20200610,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"UK Gov travel alert website confirms that stay at home order is still in force. http://archive.vn/wip/lPmGM Unsure if May 8th is in fact the start date of stay at home order- has been difficult to determine. " Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701092202/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf" Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Some sectors of the economy are being reopened. There are hygiene and safety measures inplace to mitigate for the corona virus. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"There is a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and public events including religious gatherings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"There is a ban on gatherings or meeting of people more than 15. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,C5: Close public transport,0,,"While it is not explicitly stated, since some workplaces are open, it is assumed that public transport will restart. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As social distancing measures remain in place, it is recommended for people to stay at home. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Although restrictions are being lifted, there remain travel restrictions for people going in and out to Bangui https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed for all land and air routes https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200622152547/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/ocha_car_snapshot_covid_mai_vf_en.pdf" Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Covid19 testing remains a challenge although there are donations recently to help improve testing https://web.archive.org/web/20200622155319/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car https://web.archive.org/web/20200622155319/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car" Central African Republic,CAF,20200611,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Covid19 testing is limited due to challenges in testing measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200622155319/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools remain closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200701092202/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"People are can go to work although they have to wear masks in public transport or in public https://web.archive.org/web/20200701092202/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events are cancelled https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of people more than 15 are banned https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No ban on public transport, however, social distancing and wearing of masks is essential when using this mode of transport https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"It is recommended to stay at home, however all people need to practice social distancing and wear masks if they leave their homes https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"All travel into and out of bangui is restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701093234/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200701093234/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,E1: Income support,1,1,"All persons in vulnerable households are being considered for financial inncome support https://web.archive.org/web/20200701093234/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Although there is evidence that shows that there are some relief measures. IT is not clear when they will become effective. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701093234/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing for covid19 is underway for symptomatic and eligible individuals. This may be limited due to the availability of tests https://web.archive.org/web/20200701095239/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf" Central African Republic,CAF,20200623,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Testing is limited due to the availability of tests. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701095239/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf" Central African Republic,CAF,20200714,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Central African Republic,CAF,20200714,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200714,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200714,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200714,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus 21 day Quarantine for incoming travellers Commercial passenger flights have been allowed to resume at Bangui-Mpoko International Airport, restricted to one flight per company per week" Central African Republic,CAF,20200714,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200714,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200715,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Following the outbreak of COVID-19, all schools in the country have been closed since 27 March. However, on 10 July, the Ministry of Education announced their reopening from 15 July, for final year students preparing for the end of school examinations. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201213163655/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/WFP%20COUNTRY%20BRIEF%20CENTRAL%20AFRICAN%20REPUBLIC%20JULY%202020.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201213163523/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/card/3uAzeWsox8/ " Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"While the number of new cases remains high, the president has announced some reopening measures to enhance the restart of the economic activity. Restaurants, bars and places of worship have been allowed to re-open. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803031300/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"To help contain the pandemic, the authorities adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803031300/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803031300/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update. Same as before." Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In Central African Republic, staying in your home or accommodation is encouraged. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803030814/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803030814/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803030814/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803031300/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new update" Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Door-to-door campaigns and public messaging have helped raised awareness around the virus. Radio Ndjokou, a community radio station, broadcasts information about the fight against Covid-19 every day, with special features for children. These awareness-raising activities have also targeted youth groups, teachers, churches and local moto-taxi drivers. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803131310/https://ec.europa.eu/international-partnerships/stories/central-african-republic-conserving-nature-and-beating-virus-together_en" Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803133400/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car" Central African Republic,CAF,20200724,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803133400/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200813,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200824134105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""The government has restricted internal travel and ordered new arrivals from abroad to quarantine for up to 21 days. Schools, bars and places of worship have been told to close, and gatherings of more than 15 people have been banned. But recently published photos show daily life in Bangui continuing as normal for many, with people crowded in markets and congregating inside bars that, from the outside, purport to be closed."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903132746/https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/central-african-republic-colossal-struggle-covid-19-200421142222924.html" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""The government has restricted internal travel and ordered new arrivals from abroad to quarantine for up to 21 days. Schools, bars and places of worship have been told to close, and gatherings of more than 15 people have been banned. But recently published photos show daily life in Bangui continuing as normal for many, with people crowded in markets and congregating inside bars that, from the outside, purport to be closed."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903132746/https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/central-african-republic-colossal-struggle-covid-19-200421142222924.html" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On 12 June, the Central African Republic government announced the entry into “phase two” of the COVID-19 response, which includes the reopening of places of worship and restaurants. The following measures remain in place: It is obligatory to wear face masks in public places; No handshakes or kissing, instead use non-contact greetings for social interactions; No large gatherings; Public spaces must have hand-washing stations; Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903131750/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No report on the closure of public transport" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Staying in your home or accommodation is encouraged. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903131750/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""The government has restricted internal travel and ordered new arrivals from abroad to quarantine for up to 21 days. Schools, bars and places of worship have been told to close, and gatherings of more than 15 people have been banned. But recently published photos show daily life in Bangui continuing as normal for many, with people crowded in markets and congregating inside bars that, from the outside, purport to be closed."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903132746/https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/central-african-republic-colossal-struggle-covid-19-200421142222924.html" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,C8: International travel controls,2,,"A mandatory 21 day self-quarantine is in place for any person entering Central African Republic coming from a location with local transmission of coronavirus. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903131750/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus " Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,E1: Income support,1,1,"No Updates. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144609/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No Updates. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144609/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""More than one million people informed about COVID-19 and barrier gestures In addition to the assistance given to communities, more than 900 community, religious or civil society leaders, weapon bearers, local authorities or community members were alerted to the dangers of the disease in order that they in turn can pass on the right information. They learned handwashing technique and received posters, leaflets, handwashing equipment, kettles and soap so that they can launch and continue awareness-raising activities in their communities"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903150029/https://www.icrc.org/en/document/central-african-republic-contending-covid-19-midst-serious-humanitarian-crisis" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The first case has been identified in mid-March and the number of new cases has declined sharply over the last few weeks, owing in part to the discontinuation of widespread testing"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144609/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""One of the best things we’ve achieved in CAR is getting the Civil Protection Ministry involved in going door-to-door to detect people and spread awareness. That is a huge achievement as it’s really increased our capacity."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144932/https://www.africanews.com/2020/08/17/coronavirus-central-african-republic-real-life-heroes-building-trust-and-saving-lives/" Central African Republic,CAF,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On 12 June, the Central African Republic government announced the entry into “phase two” of the COVID-19 response, which includes the reopening of places of worship and restaurants. The following measures remain in place: It is obligatory to wear face masks in public places; No handshakes or kissing, instead use non-contact greetings for social interactions; No large gatherings; Public spaces must have hand-washing stations; Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903131750/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No recent update. Same as before." Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No recent update." Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No recent update." Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No recent update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913164857/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No new update." Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Same as before No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913164313/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/entry-requirements" Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913215629/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913215629/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Same as before" Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Same as before" Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update. Same as before" Central African Republic,CAF,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the travel advice of Central African Republic, It is obligatory to wear face masks in public places. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913164857/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools started to gradually reopen in mid-July after they were closed countrywide on 27 March. Classes in an examination year continued in July and August whereas all other classes resume with the start of the academic year 2020-2021 in September. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213163557/https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-7-1-15 http://web.archive.org/web/20201213163523/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/card/3uAzeWsox8/" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On 12 June, the Central African Republic government announced the entry into “phase two” of the COVID-19 response, which includes the reopening of places of worship and restaurants. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200924122830/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Central African Republic U.K travel advice talks about restrictions on large gatherings. So if there is there is a restriction on large gatherings it will automatically affect public events. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200924122830/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Central African Republic U.K travel advice talks about restrictions on large gatherings. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200924122830/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200924082423/https://cf.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Staying in your home or accommodation is encouraged. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200924081638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Staying in your home or accommodation is encouraged. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200924081638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,C8: International travel controls,2,,"A mandatory 21 day self-quarantine is in place for any person entering Central African Republic coming from a location with local transmission of coronavirus. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200924081638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new update" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update" Central African Republic,CAF,20200915,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It is obligatory to wear face masks in public places. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200924081638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20200925,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Coding remains the same however, quarantine period was revised from 21days to 14days. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006101820/https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/republique-centrafricaine/ " Central African Republic,CAF,20201005,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in code as of 5th of October, however all classes are to resume for the 2020-2021 academic year on 19 October. “Classes in an examination year continued in July, August and beginning of September whereas all other classes resume with the start of the academic year 2020-2021 on 19 October.” https://archive.st/archive/2020/10/reports.unocha.org/77dy/reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/card/7jsVXwSZcV/index.html " Central African Republic,CAF,20201005,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular updates on the official twitter page of the Ministry of Health and Population CAR http://web.archive.org/web/20201006102500/https://twitter.com/mspcentrafrique?lang=en " Central African Republic,CAF,20201006,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Entry to Central African Republic: COVID-19 tests are required for incoming passengers. Some air companies and airports also require a negative COVID test prior to boarding to Central African Republic. Some of Central African Republic’s neighbouring countries have started to re-open their land borders, including those with Central African Republic. This includes Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan. *Screening on arrival: All travellers entering CAR are required to wear face masks, use hand sanitiser, have their body temperatures taken and disinfect luggage among other measures. *Quarantine requirements: A mandatory 14-day self-isolation is in place for any person entering Central African Republic coming from a location with local transmission of coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016165740/https://travelbans.org/africa/central-african-republic/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,C1: School closing,2,1,"""partially open"" https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/covid_impact_education.csv" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change - restaurants and places of worship open https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125053/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The Central African Republic U.K travel advice has removed information pertaining to large gatherings, perhaps indicating that they are no longer banned. I cannot find further evidence supporting this, but I have changed the coding to reflect this. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125053/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The Central African Republic U.K travel advice has removed information pertaining to large gatherings, perhaps indicating that they are no longer banned. I cannot find further evidence supporting this, but I have changed the coding to reflect this. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125053/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Is public transportation operating? Yes"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125315/https://cf.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Staying in your home or accommodation is encouraged"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125053/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125315/https://cf.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""A mandatory 14 day self-isolation is in place for any person entering Central African Republic coming from a location with local transmission of coronavirus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125053/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123302/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201026123302/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change - Regular updates on the official twitter page of the Ministry of Health and Population CAR https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125612/https://twitter.com/MSPCentrafrique/status/1314810300047282177" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125612/https://twitter.com/MSPCentrafrique/status/1314810300047282177" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125612/https://twitter.com/MSPCentrafrique/status/1314810300047282177" Central African Republic,CAF,20201017,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""It is compulsory to wear face masks in public places"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026125053/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus" Central African Republic,CAF,20201019,C1: School closing,0,,"""After almost seven months, pupils across the Central African Republic started to return to the classrooms on 19 October 2020 for the beginning of the school year 2020-2021. Schools were closed countrywide at the end of March as a measure to contain the spread of Covid-19. Some classes resumed in July and continued through to September, but only the three levels in an examination year, allowing pupils to proceed to the next class. Meanwhile, the children in the other nine levels without a year-end exam remained at home."" === While there has been an effort to maintain hygiene standards, it has proven very difficult in the usually very crowded classrooms. I am therefore coding this as ""0"" rather than ""1G"" as I believe it reflects the situation on the ground more closely. I am also providing a source, describing the difficulties in maintaining the best hygiene standards:""The humanitarian community has also been supporting the Ministry of Education to prepare a safe return to school in the wake of Covid-19. Funds from the Global Partnership for Education, managed by UNICEF in the Central African Republic, allowed the purchase of hand washing facilities, soaps and similar items that are distributed to schools across the country. Humanitarian actors have also purchased facial masks for teachers and pupils. The Education Cluster has been supporting the Ministry of Education in elaborating a protocol, defining the hygiene standards at school in the context of the pandemic. However, despite great efforts, schools in the Central African Republic are likely not in a position to respond effectively to the requirements of the pandemic. In the current context, where many schools are dilapidated and where one teacher looks on average after 113 children, respecting physical distance during classes is naturally difficult, to say the least. Respecting Covid-19 barrier measures would imply the construction of hundreds of new classrooms and the recruitment and training of thousands of teachers."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123185702/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/card/3uAzeWsox8/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201027,C1: School closing,0,,"""After almost seven months, pupils across the Central African Republic started to return to the classrooms on 19 October 2020 for the beginning of the school year 2020-2021. Schools were closed countrywide at the end of March as a measure to contain the spread of Covid-19. Some classes resumed in July and continued through to September, but only the three levels in an examination year, allowing pupils to proceed to the next class. Meanwhile, the children in the other nine levels without a year-end exam remained at home."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123185702/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/card/3uAzeWsox8/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,C1: School closing,0,,"Opened since October. This was interesting: ""All other classes resumed with the start of the academic year 2020-2021 on 19 October. ... Fear persists that some of them will never return to school, adding a further layer to the already poor level of education marked by the lack of qualified teachers and school infrastructure."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207181557if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/ Use that with reports of child labor published 12/1: Child labour at diamond mines increased by 50% in the months after schools were closed, according to the International Peace Information Service, an independent research service, which based its findings on the monitoring of 105 mines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207183016/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-centralafrica-diamonds-mining-feature-idUSKBN28C0FI" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""The government imposed the closure of bars and night clubs, limited the number of people for gatherings and imposed the mandatory wearing of protective face masks in public spaces. However, the country is facing important challenges in reinforcing these measures in the capital Bangui, as well as in the prefectures. Places of worship have reopened after a temporary closure"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207181557if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"see notes on workplace closing - nothing specific to public events" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""Is a curfew in place? No"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207183424/https://cf.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Is public transportation operating? Yes"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207183424/https://cf.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no mentions of any stay at home requirements - there is mention of quarantine and isolation centers, but that they are very sparse and that more are needed. ""There are only four COVID-19 treatment centres in Bangui and seven health isolation centres for the treatment of mild and moderate cases or to provide quarantine outside the capital. This situation makes it extremely challenging for the government and humanitarian organizations to respond to the pandemic and maintain essential services."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207181557if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207183424/https://cf.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Employees from international organizations, NGOs and diplomatic missions arriving by international flights are subject to a 14-day quarantine. Land borders are open and the provision of commercial goods that arrive predominantly from neighbouring Cameroun is assured, however, delays are reported. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207181557if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,"""Some families lost their incomes at a time when they face higher living costs related to the pandemic. The containment measures also have indirect negative impacts, limiting poor households’ physical access to areas where they typically earn income from daily labour or adding increased transport costs. Prices of basic food and non-food items have again increased in July, reaching their highest level since the beginning of the year. A 5 per cent increase compared to June was registered during the latest market analysis."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207181557if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Public debt continues to decline, although CAR remains at high risk of debt distress. The ratio of public debt-to-GDP fell from 63% in 2014 to 47.8% in 2019, thanks to the progressive economic recovery, arrears clearance, and limited new borrowing (Figure 1b). Domestic debt declined from 14.2% of GDP in 2017 to 10.6% in 2019 with domestic arrears' payment. External debt is also falling but at a slower pace. Debt is projected to remain sustainable over the medium term provided that the authorities continue implementing structural reforms once the COVID-19 crisis abates."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207184504/https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/centralafricanrepublic/publication/la-republique-centrafricaine-a-lheure-de-la-covid-19-diversifier-leconomie-pour-renforcer-la-resilience-et-favoriser-la-croissance" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Humanitarian actors are setting up water points and handwashing stations at IDP sites and in host communities, training health workers and community volunteers, distributing hygiene kits and protective equipment to attend the needs of health centres. Thousands of people have been reached with campaigns to raise awareness to prevent transmissions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207181557if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Given limited testing capacities, the government’s diagnostic strategy, since July 2020, limits tests to suspected cases and people at risk. Nearly three quarters of positive cases are men. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207181557if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/" Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201207181557if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/ It acknowledges that COVID is in community spread phase. But the word ""tracing"" doesn't appear in any of the analysis. Testing is focused on certain segments. " Central African Republic,CAF,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201207181557if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/car/ he government imposed the closure of bars and night clubs, limited the number of people for gatherings and imposed the mandatory wearing of protective face masks in public spaces. However, the country is facing important challenges in reinforcing these measures in the capital Bangui, as well as in the prefectures. " Canada,CAN,20200122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Federal government implements some enhanced border controls https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html ........ addition from Joanna Klimczak: ""messaging will appear on arrivals screens at the Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver airports reminding travellers from Wuhan to tell a border service officer if they have flu-like symptoms. A health screening question will also be added to electronic kiosks"" https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/b-c-health-officials-still-have-a-lot-to-learn-about-new-china-coronavirus/" Canada,CAN,20200125,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First date of testing unknown - first positive case confirmed on this date https://web.archive.org/web/20200610141415/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/01/statement-by-the-minister-of-health-on-the-first-presumptive-confirmed-traveled-related-case-of-new-coronavirus-in-canada.html" Canada,CAN,20200309,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Date of extended testing also unknown, however, while not all were tested, the policy was extended with the addition of ""assessment centres"" which are meant for all those showing symptoms Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618102555/https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-ramps-up-covid-19-testing-with-goal-to-do-12000-a-day/" Canada,CAN,20200311,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"PM Justin Trudeau announces 50m CAD announced for Public Health Agency of Canada's public information campaign: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501022423/https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/03/11/prime-minister-outlines-canadas-covid-19-response" Canada,CAN,20200312,C1: School closing,0,,"School closure announcement (policy was effective on March 16) http://web.archive.org/web/20200617075142/https://globalnews.ca/news/6668240/coronavirus-ontario-schools-closed/ " Canada,CAN,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Alberta and BC both direct events over 250 people to be cancelled https://web.archive.org/web/20200523183913/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-covid-coronavirus-1.5496924" Canada,CAN,20200313,C8: International travel controls,1,," ""Canada advises Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada until further notice"", no additional policy implemented yet https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html" Canada,CAN,20200314,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0," Quebec Premier François Legault advises 'all people who are above the age of 70 to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518131128/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/covid-19-march14-1.5497961 " Canada,CAN,20200315,E1: Income support,2,1,"The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) supports employers that are hardest hit by the pandemic, and protect the jobs Canadians depend on. The subsidy generally covers 75% of an employee's wages – up to $847 per week - for employers of all sizes and across all sectors who have suffered a drop in gross revenues of at least 15% in March, and 30% in April and May. The program will be in place for a 12-week period, from March 15 to June 6, 2020. Also, the Canadian government will provide a taxable benefit of $2,000 every 4 weeks for up to 16 weeks to eligible workers who have lost their income due to COVID-19 under the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200318220215/https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html Then go to businesses" Canada,CAN,20200316,C1: School closing,3,0,"9 of 13 provinces & territories across Canada close schools on March 16th: -Ontario (announced March 12, effective March 16): http://web.archive.org/web/20200617075142/https://globalnews.ca/news/6668240/coronavirus-ontario-schools-closed/ -Quebec (announced March 13, effective March 16): http://web.archive.org/web/20200617075631/https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/covid-19-quebec-to-close-all-daycares-schools-cegeps-and-universities-for-at-least-two-weeks-1.4851790 -Alberta (announced March 15, effective March 16): https://web.archive.org/web/20200426092511/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/covid-coronavirus-update-hinshaw-alberta-edmonton-1.5498467 -Prince Edward Island (announced March 15, effective March 16): https://web.archive.org/web/20200401202320/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-covid-19-sunday-evening-press-briefing-1.5498653 -New Brunswick (announced March 13, effective March 16): https://web.archive.org/web/20200617080554/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-new-brunswick-coronavirus-1.5496547 -Nova Scotia (announced Marc 15, effective March 16): https://web.archive.org/web/20200529010103/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-presumptive-cases-covid-19-coronavirus-1.5498463 -Manitoba (announced March 13, effective March 16): https://web.archive.org/web/20200610184301/https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba-is-closing-all-of-its-schools-due-to-covid-19-1.4852176 -Newfoundland (announced March 16, effective March 16 – school were open March 18/19 only for students to go pick up their things at scheduled staggered times): http://web.archive.org/web/20200617080833/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/covid-19-march-16-nl-schools-1.5498831 -North West Territories (no provincial nor federal government have the authority to close NWT schools - it’s the school districts that do. The NWT government therefore highly recommended that schools be closed as of March 16): http://web.archive.org/web/20200617080920/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nwt-schools-closed-until-after-easter-1.5499170 It’s important to note that most of the provinces and territories were already planning on being closed the week of March 16 for their regular, one-week “March break”. These regions announced that school closure would extend past March break for multiple weeks (in many cases for two-three weeks after)." Canada,CAN,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"BC directs events over 50 people to be cancelled https://web.archive.org/web/20200527095122/https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020HLTH0086-000499" Canada,CAN,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The federal government instituted a ban on all gatherings of 50 or more. see: http://web.archive.org/web/20200618073657/https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-time-for-feds-to-take-the-helm-on-social-distancing-measures-experts-say" Canada,CAN,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"When announcing border closures, President Justin Trudeau says ""“All Canadians as much as possible should stay home"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200518131402/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/justin-trudeau-closes-canada-borders-coronavirus" Canada,CAN,20200316,C8: International travel controls,1,,"New advice by the government, but no additional policy enacted yet: ""Canada advises travellers entering Canada to self-isolate for 14 days"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html" Canada,CAN,20200317,C1: School closing,3,0,"Nunavut closes schools (joining 9 of 13 other provinces and territories which already closed schools) - http://web.archive.org/web/20200617081254/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-school-closing-covid-19-1.5499125" Canada,CAN,20200318,C1: School closing,3,0,"British Columbia schools close (joining 10 of 13 other provinces and territories which already closed schools): https://web.archive.org/web/20200401203627/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-western-canada-bc-joins-other-provinces-in-shuttering-schools/ -Yukon schools close (joining 10 of 13 other provinces and territories which already closed schools): https://web.archive.org/web/20200401203726/https://www.yukon-news.com/news/yukon-college-territorys-public-schools-shut-doors-amid-covid-19-concerns/" Canada,CAN,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Non-essential businesses on Prince Edward Island closed with immediate effect; https://web.archive.org/web/20200330014939/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-daily-update-covid-19-wednesday-liquor-cannabis-business-closing-1.5501378;;;Moreover (though not rising to 2T): Nova Scotia closing businesses: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402101251/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/covid-19-coronavirus-1.5501613; Newfoundland forces business closure: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402101134/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/john-haggie-health-act-covid-19-1.5501264" Canada,CAN,20200318,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders shut to all foreign nationals (except Americans on essential travel and Canadians returning home) https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/03/new-measures-for-covid-19-response.html Old unarchived link (that doesn't exist any more!): https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/03/new-measures-for-covid-19-response.html" Canada,CAN,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""The Government, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), is providing increased flexibility for homeowners facing financial difficulties to defer mortgage payments on homeowner CMHC-insured mortgage loans. CMHC will permit lenders to allow payment deferral beginning immediately."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200514161137/https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200514161242/https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/finance-and-investing/mortgage-loan-insurance/the-resource/covid19-understanding-mortgage-payment-deferral" Canada,CAN,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"New Brunswick forcing closure of non-essential businesses: https://web.archive.org/web/20200321145438/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/emergency-declaration-workers-businesses-1.5503382 " Canada,CAN,20200319,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Launch of drive-thru testing faciliites Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618102735/https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/covid-19-quebec-begins-drive-through-testing/" Canada,CAN,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"March 20th: Saskatchewan schools close (joining the rest of the provinces and territories which already closed schools. Announced March 17, effective March 20th): http://web.archive.org/web/20200617081951/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/school-saskatchewan-covid-19-coronavirus-1.5500225" Canada,CAN,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Nunavut restricts travel into province for non residents https://web.archive.org/web/20200415133437/https://www.gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/order_re_travel_to_nunavut_final_v5signed.pdf" Canada,CAN,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"North West Territories restricts movement of non residents into NWT for any non-essential work https://archive.fo/wip/bX1XJ" Canada,CAN,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Yukon lists businesses to close: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402101457/https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19/current-covid-19-situation" Canada,CAN,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Every province/territory has sub-regional restrictions in place on gatherings. A large majority fall within <10 people. Limits in # of people gathering by province: Quebec: 2 Ontario: 5 Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador and Yukon: <10 Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island and Nunavut: 0 / no gatherings Alberta:15 British Columbia: 50 See: http://web.archive.org/web/20200618073657/https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-time-for-feds-to-take-the-helm-on-social-distancing-measures-experts-say" Canada,CAN,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200618074004/https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://web.archive.org/web/20200604163601/https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/" Canada,CAN,20200324,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200604163601/https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/" Canada,CAN,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200618074004/https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://web.archive.org/web/20200604163601/https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/ Yukon lists businesses to close: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401084653/https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19/current-covid-19-situation" Canada,CAN,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"British Columbia requires closings on March 26, following Ontario and Quebec (from March 24): https://web.archive.org/web/20200617041202/https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0020-000568 Saskatchewan clarifies Allowable Business Services https://web.archive.org/web/20200617003506/https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/march/25/allowable-business-services http://web.archive.org/web/20200618074004/https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://web.archive.org/web/20200604163601/https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/ Yukon lists businesses to close: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401084653/https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19/current-covid-19-situation" Canada,CAN,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Alberta forces closure of non-essential businesses: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402075403/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-covid-19-coronavirus-deena-hinshaw-1.5512445 https://web.archive.org/web/20200526224308/https://globalnews.ca/news/6742251/alberta-health-coronavirus-covid-19-march-27/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200618074004/https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://web.archive.org/web/20200604163601/https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/ " Canada,CAN,20200328,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200618074004/https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://web.archive.org/web/20200604163601/https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/ " Canada,CAN,20200328,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/ From Joanna klimczak: Ontario restricts gatherings to no more than 5 people (contrary to the claim of the Retail Counsil in link above): https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/ontario-prohibits-gatherings-of-five-people-or-more-with-strict-exceptions.html" Canada,CAN,20200329,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/" Canada,CAN,20200330,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"From Joanna, on March 30th Manitoba restricts public gatherings to 10 people: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601142025/https://globalnews.ca/news/6741180/coronavirus-friday-update-from-manitoba-health-officials-2/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200618074004/https://nationalpost.com/news/covid-19-ontario-and-quebec-order-non-essential-businesses-closed-after-spike-in-coronavirus-totals https://web.archive.org/web/20200604163601/https://www.retailcouncil.org/coronavirus-info-for-retailers/provincial-covid-19-resources-and-updates/ " Canada,CAN,20200331,C1: School closing,3,1,"All public schools across Canada remain closed. On March 31st, Ontario government announces that school closure will extend at least until May 1st for teachers and May 4th for students: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428231848/https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/ontario-extends-school-and-child-care-closures-to-fight-spread-of-covid-19.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200611211344/https://globalnews.ca/news/6755700/coronavirus-ford-government-e-learning-covid-19/ On March 31st, Manitoba government announces that school closure will extend indefinitely: http://web.archive.org/web/20200617082430/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pallister-education-minister-covid-19-measures-1.5516053 On March 31st, Nunavut government announces that school closure will extend until April 20th: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427081252/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-schools-daycares-closed-covid19-1.5516822 Additional comments on all schools: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403172247/https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1718857283912" Canada,CAN,20200331,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"North West Territories variety of business types forced to close: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507023845/https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/information-employers-and-businesses" Canada,CAN,20200331,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The federal government only recommends cancellation of public events: ""The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that event organizers and planners cancel or postpone in-person gatherings in alignment with the recommendations of their local public health authorities, and where possible, offer virtual/online alternatives."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503130042/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/health-professionals/mass-gatherings-risk-assesment.html Some local governments, though, have imposed bans on public events (e.g. Calgary: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503130540/https://globalnews.ca/news/6853257/calgary-cancels-public-events-august-31/) whereas other have not explicit such bans (e.g. BC: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503130651/http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/event-planning) " Canada,CAN,20200331,C5: Close public transport,0,,"March 31st: All public transport remains open across Canada, albeit frequency of transit has diminished https://web.archive.org/web/20200331000950/https://www.viarail.ca/en/travel-advisory-information Archived later (so may have changed): http://web.archive.org/web/20200618075050/https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates-guidance-tc.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200618075132/https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario-whats-each-stage http://web.archive.org/web/20200618075210/https://cutaactu.ca/en/content/covid-19-resources" Canada,CAN,20200331,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Manitoba all have 14 isolation measures in place for interprovincial travel, as well as restrictions for some https://archive.fo/wip/2pPAL " Canada,CAN,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Manitoba closing all non-essential businesses (last province in Canada to enforce restrictions) - https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba-to-close-non-critical-businesses-starting-wednesday-1.4874441 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-business-closure-covid-19-1.5514801 " Canada,CAN,20200402,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"From news article: ""Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said too many Canadians were still going out needlessly, potentially spreading the coronavirus and putting health-care workers at unnecessary risk. At the same time, Trudeau said he was leaning on restrictions provinces have put in place rather than issuing a mandatory national stay-home order. “We’re not quite yet at that point,” Trudeau said."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200514153143/https://globalnews.ca/news/6766838/coronavirus-canada-trudeau/" Canada,CAN,20200404,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Quebec announce that from May 4th,'retail businesses situated elsewhere than in the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) are open. They also outline when further reopenings will be occuring. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509144321/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gradual-resumption-activities-covid19-related-pause/ Saskatchewan outline reopening plans, and on May 4th: 'Allow public access to the following previously restricted medical services: dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, optician services, podiatry, occupational therapy and chiropractic treatment.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200509145300/https://pubsaskdev.blob.core.windows.net/pubsask-prod/117638/Re-Open%252BSaskatchewan%252B-%252BMay%252B8.pdf" Canada,CAN,20200406,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Theresa Tam (Chief Public Health Officer of Canada) issues new guidance on the wearing of masks, but says there are some caveats to keep in mind. Citing new evidence on presymptomatic and asymptomatic transmission of the new coronavirus, Dr. Tam said it is “reasonable” to wear a non-medical mask in public settings when physical distancing can be hard to maintain. However, since the new messaging on face masks is one of “permissive use,” and not a recommendation or requirement, 0 maintained on review. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027220429/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-theresa-tam-has-recommended-masks-for-all-canadians-so-heres-what/" Canada,CAN,20200407,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in policy vs. prior days" Canada,CAN,20200407,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Each province has own testing policies, as outlined in this article: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509150313/https://globalnews.ca/news/6916991/national-coronavirus-testing-strategy-canada/" Canada,CAN,20200407,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change (though some discussion about increased efforts to plan for future implementation) https://web.archive.org/web/20200618102127/https://globalnews.ca/news/6805017/coronavirus-canada-contact-tracing-volunteers/" Canada,CAN,20200417,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"These restrictions are targeted at each individual province: BC: less than 50 AB: less than 15 Sask: less than 10 MTB: less than 10 Ontario: less than 5 QUE: prohibited NB: less than 10 NS: less than 5 PEI: prohibited NFLD/LBDR: less than 10 Yukon: less than 10 NWT: prohinited NVT: prohibited Source: https://archive.vn/wip/pX3GU" Canada,CAN,20200417,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change, although provincial governors push for implementation of digital tracing: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503135054/https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canadian-officials-eye-digital-contact-tracing-amid-surveillance-privacy-concerns-1.4915845" Canada,CAN,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Regions have extended the closure of schools. Ontario extended till May 31 https://web.archive.org/save/https://globalnews.ca/news/6870052/coronavirus-ontario-schools-closed-may-31/" Canada,CAN,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Travel to Canada is also currently being restricted for all foreign nationals coming from any country. These new restrictions prohibit foreign nationals, including U.S. nationals, from entering Canada for non-essential travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427004116/https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices/221 https://web.archive.org/web/20200427004404/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2020/04/government-of-canada-updates-mandatory-requirements-for-travellers-entering-canada.html The Government of Canada's Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act already requires persons entering Canada—whether by air, land or sea —to isolate for 14 days if they have symptoms of COVID-19, or to quarantine themselves for 14 days if they are asymptomatic to limit the spread of COVID-19 " Canada,CAN,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"""Passengers travelling by rail or motor carrier/bus modes of transportation are also strongly encouraged to wear non-medical masks or face coverings as much as possible. Passengers may be asked by the transportation operator to cover their noses and mouths when physical distancing is not possible."" IN ADDITION, ""When travelling by air, travellers will be asked to cover their mouth and nose: at Canadian airport screening checkpoints, where the screeners cannot always keep two metres of separation between themselves and the traveller; when they cannot physically distance from others, or as directed by the airline employees; and when directed to do so by a public health order or public health official."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200924133818/https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/04/new-measures-introduced-for-non-medical-masks-or-face-coverings-in-the-canadian-transportation-system.html " Canada,CAN,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Most provinces have announced the enlarging of public gatherings. In some parts (e.g. Saskatchewan) they are still limited to less than 10 people: http://web.archive.org/web/20200618075501/https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/reopening-canada-provinces-ontario-quebec-saskatchewan-alberta" Canada,CAN,20200427,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change of policy https://web.archive.org/web/20200503133641/https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html" Canada,CAN,20200427,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""The Government of Canada has undertaken significant communications and public education on COVID-19 to inform Canadians of the Government's action, to help them make informed decisions and to enable them to take action to protect their health and their communities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503134445/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/canadas-reponse/government-canada-takes-action-covid-19.html Their website is very informative about COVID and the situation in Canada, plus it informs about responses of individual provinces: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503134512/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html " Canada,CAN,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"'Alberta is launching a voluntary mobile app to expand contact tracing for COVID-19 to help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200509150804/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-alberta-launches-canadas-first-covid-19-mobile-contact-tracing-app/" Canada,CAN,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"New Brunswick moves to 'Phase 2' on May 8th, whereby some businesses are reopening. 'Businesses may open immediately, but it is up to each business operator to decide if they are ready and if all guidelines have been met.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200509140937/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/provincial-territorial-resources-covid-19.html Newfoundland and Labrador remain on 'alert level 5' which means all but essential businesses are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509141651/https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/alert-system/alert-level-5/ Ontario allows opening of professional sports training facilities, garden centres and nurseries will be able to open for in-store payment and purchases, operating under the same guidelines as grocery stores and pharmacies from May 8th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509143117/https://news.ontario.ca/mtc/en/2020/05/ontario-eases-restrictions-on-professional-sports-training-facilities.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200509143347/https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/05/ontario-further-eases-restrictions-on-retail-stores-and-essential-construction-during-covid-19.html" Canada,CAN,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"From May 8th, Price Edward Island ease restrictions so: 'Members of the same household may gather indoors with up to 5 other individuals from different households. Members of the same household may gather outdoors with up to 10 other individuals from different households. Maintaining physical distancing is important during any gatherings with those from outside your household. You may extend your household unit by one or two members, who are important to supporting your household or who you feel may need closer contact and support (ex: hug, handshake, etc.)' https://web.archive.org/web/20200509143514/https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/prince-edward-island-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions" Canada,CAN,20200510,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"From the Globe and Mail (trusted media source in Canada) overview of requirements and re-opening plans (originally posted April 1, updated May 14): ""Stay at home: All the country’s top public health officials have urged Canadians to avoid going out unless absolutely necessary for grocery runs, exercise or medical emergencies. If you’ve got COVID-19 symptoms like dry coughing, fever or difficulty breathing, or have been in contact with someone showing those symptoms, self-isolation for 14 days is crucial. In jurisdictions like Toronto, sick people (or those suspected to be sick) can be fined or arrested for refusing self-isolation."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200514152521/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/" Canada,CAN,20200510,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There are no general, national restrictions on internal movement. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514152521/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/ Some provinces have 14-day self-isolation requirements, restrictions on travel inside the province, some are restricting entry. Manitoba: ""anyone entering Manitoba, regardless of whether it was from another country or another province must self-isolate for 14 days until such time as the orders are terminated by the chief provincial public health officer. In addition, travel to northern Manitoba (north of the 53rd parallel of latitude) and to remote communities that are not connected to the provincial highway system by a year-round all-weather road is prohibited until the orders are terminated by the chief provincial public health officer."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200514155511/https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/soe.html In Newfoundland and Labrador: ""Effective May 4, 2020, the only individuals permitted to enter the province are those who are: Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador; Asymptomatic workers and individuals who are subject to the Updated Exemption Order effective April 22, 2020; and Individuals who have been permitted entry to the province in extenuating circumstances, as approved in advance by the Chief Medical Officer of Health. All other individuals are prohibited from entering Newfoundland and Labrador."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200514155449/https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/travel-restrictions/" Canada,CAN,20200510,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Most provinces require symptoms for testing, however montreal continues to have walk-in testing clinics. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514165756/https://santemontreal.qc.ca/en/public/coronavirus-covid-19/ Overview of testing across provinces and territories: http://web.archive.org/web/20200514165917/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/ " Canada,CAN,20200511,C1: School closing,3,0,"Quebec to reopen preschools an elementary schools from 11th May: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509144019/https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/preschool-elementary-and-secondary-schools/etablissements-scolaires-prescolaires-primaires-et-secondaires-dans-le-contexte-de-la-covid-19/" Canada,CAN,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Newfoundland and Labrador shifts to Alert Level 4, allowing for some additional offices to reopen: golf courses and driving ranges, regulated childcare, accounting firms, law firms, financial services (in person service is allowed, however work from home policies are still encouraged), garden centres, animal daycare centres, however retail stores that do not offer essential services remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513172008/https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2020/health/0510n02/ Quebec: Starting on May 11, additional enterprises in the mining sector and manufacturing enterprises, construction sector, providers of goods and services to mining, manufacturing, and construction, etc. allowed to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513172804/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gradual-resumption-activities-covid19-related-pause/ Ontario: Starting on May 11 -- places of business may open for sales, as long as they use alternative methods of sale (curb side pickup or delivery), have alternative public entrance that opens onto a street, or limited access. http://web.archive.org/web/20200513173933/https://www.ontario.ca/page/list-essential-workplaces Nova Scotia: Extended State of Emergency to May 17, with required closing but essential. http://web.archive.org/web/20200513174722/https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/what-it-means-for-nova-scotians/" Canada,CAN,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Newfoundland & Labrador: Allows for gatherings of up to 10 people for funerals, burials, weddings, with physical distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513172008/https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2020/health/0510n02/" Canada,CAN,20200515,E1: Income support,2,1,"Expanded support to research staff: ""The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced $450 million in funding to help Canada’s academic research community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The investment will: Provide wage supports to universities and health research institutes, so they can retain research staff who are funded from industry or philanthropic sources and are unable to access some of the government’s existing COVID-19 support measures. This would apply even if their work has been temporarily suspended. The government will provide up to 75 per cent per individual, with a maximum of $847 per week. Support universities and health research institutes to maintain essential research-related activities during the crisis, and to ramp back up to full research operations once physical distancing measures are lifted. This will cover up to 75 per cent of total eligible costs, and will support activities such as the safe storage of dangerous substances, and restarting data sets that were interrupted during the pandemic. This investment is part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, which has helped protect Canadian jobs, and committed billions in support to Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the pandemic. It will help sustain Canada’s research excellence and protect our research talent, in support of the COVID-19 response and the post-pandemic economic recovery."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200519015647/https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/05/15/prime-minister-announces-support-research-staff-canada" Canada,CAN,20200520,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""When the local epidemiology and rate of community transmission warrant it, the wearing of non-medical masks or cloth face coverings is recommended for periods of time when it is not possible to consistently maintain a two-metre physical distance from others, particularly in crowded public settings. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200924133411/http://www.phn-rsp.ca/sac-covid-ccs/wearing-masks-community-eng.php" Canada,CAN,20200525,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Not for households, but aimed to have an effect: ""The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that applications are now being accepted for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses. Over the course of the program, property owners will reduce rent by at least 75 per cent for the months of April and May (retroactive), and June, for their small business tenants. CECRA will cover 50 per cent of the rent, with the tenant paying up to 25 per cent and the property owner forgiving at least 25 per cent."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200531123344/https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/05/25/canada-emergency-commercial-rent-assistance-now-open-applications" Canada,CAN,20200529,E1: Income support,2,1,"Additional income support provided for indigenous communities: ""$270 million to supplement the On-Reserve Income Assistance Program to address increased demand on the program, which will help individuals and families meet their essential living expenses. It will also help hire additional staff to better serve First Nations communities and connect individuals to other government programs."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200531121621/https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/05/29/prime-minister-announces-additional-funding-health-economic-and" Canada,CAN,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Nova Scotia: From 5th of June on: 5 June 2020, among other, -Restaurants can reopen for table service (dine-in) if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plan. -Liquor licensed (drinking) establishments (like bars, wineries, distillery tasting rooms and craft taprooms) can reopen if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plan. -Personal services (like hair salons, barber shops, spas, nail salons and body art establishments) can reopen if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plans. -Fitness establishments (like gyms, yoga studios and climbing facilities) can reopen if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plans. -Self-regulated health professions can provide in-person or virtual care services if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plans. -Unregulated (non-regulated) health professions can provide in-person or virtual care services if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plans. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623164319/https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates/" Canada,CAN,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Ontario: -From 12th of June on, Ontario will be taking a regional approach to move into Stage 2. As directed by the province, each region will be permitted to enter Stage 2 when safe to do so as public health criteria outlined in the framework are met. -Places that can open in Stage 2 include Personal care services, Personal services, Restaurants & bars, Shopping malls & centres -While Stage 2 businesses and workplaces can open, dates and approaches may vary based on each community's local needs and the ability of each business or service to meet workplace safety guidelines and public health advice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623162802/https://www.ontario.ca/web/20200623162802mp_/https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario-whats-each-stage" Canada,CAN,20200612,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"As provinces re-open, several, such as British Columbia, have maintained that ""Sporting events, concerts and international tourism only resume under Phase 4, which is contingent on an effective vaccine or treatment or some form of “community immunity” to the virus."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200707203523/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/" Canada,CAN,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Ontario: Venues not otherwise restricted can open to conduct wedding ceremonies, funerals and similar gatherings within existing public health restrictions. Events will be required to comply with limits for social gatherings of up to 10 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623162802/https://www.ontario.ca/web/20200623162802mp_/https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario-whats-each-stage" Canada,CAN,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Nova Scotia: From 15th of June on -Family daycare homes under a family home daycare agency (licensed childcare providers) can reopen if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plan. The sector-specific plan should follow guidance from Public Health. -Daycare facilities (licensed daycare facilities) can reopen if they follow the Health Protection Act Order and their sector-specific plan. The sector-specific plan should follow guidance from Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623164319/https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates/" Canada,CAN,20200616,C1: School closing,3,0,"Montreal begins sending back certain students to school. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030191125/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-canada-education/in-canadas-covid-19-capital-younger-students-return-to-class-in-bubbles-idUSKBN23N2Q8" Canada,CAN,20200617,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"As of June 17 - ""The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends wearing a non-medical mask or face covering in public places, especially crowded ones, when physical distancing — keeping a distance of two metres from other people — isn't possible to do consistently. Such places include stores, shopping areas and public transportation.""; some companies at this stage began requiring masks in their businesses (e.g. Longos) http://web.archive.org/web/20200916214425/https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/mandatory-masks-1.5615728" Canada,CAN,20200618,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Nova Scotia: From 18th June on: -Family household bubbles are replaced with a 10-person gathering limit without social distancing -Gathering limit increased to 50 people for indoor and outdoor gatherings with social distancing https://web.archive.org/web/20200623164319/https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates/" Canada,CAN,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of June 22, every province and territory had opened up some non-essential businesses with social distancing and public health measures in place, with the last to re-open non-essential businesses being Montreal, QC: ""Since May, Montreal has reopened at a much slower pace than the rest of Quebec, but relaxation measures introduced on June 22 brought them a little closer together: Restaurants can now have dine-in service province wide, and gyms, arenas, concert venues and movie theatres can open too. Montreal-area elementary schools will stay closed until at least August, but they’re open everywhere else. High schools, CÉGEPs and universities won’t have in-person classes until the fall."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200707203523/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/ " Canada,CAN,20200626,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Ontario, New Brunswick, and Yukon still maintain limit on public gatherings to 10 or fewer. /web/20200707203523/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/" Canada,CAN,20200626,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Stay at home: The country’s top public health officials have urged Canadians to avoid going out unless necessary for grocery runs, exercise or medical emergencies, but the relaxation of local states of emergency has given people a wider range of activities, with physical distancing in place. But if you’ve got COVID-19 symptoms like dry coughing, fever or difficulty breathing, or have been in contact with someone showing those symptoms, self-isolation for 14 days is crucial."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200707203523/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/" Canada,CAN,20200626,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Some Provinces and Territories maintain restrictions on travel within and across provinces/territories. In the the North West Territories: ""Travel through all points of entry into the territory, both air and road, is prohibited except for essential workers. Anyone entering has to self-isolate in either Yellowknife, Inuvik, Hay River or Fort Smith, and cannot self-isolate in a small community."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200707203523/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/" Canada,CAN,20200626,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Quarantine act remains in place, requiring canadians returning home to quarantine for 14 days. Canada-US Border Restrictions extended until July 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200708012608/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html" Canada,CAN,20200626,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"City of Kingston mandates masks at specific indoor public spaces: ""On Friday, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore told reporters he'd signed an order requiring mask usage at a wide variety of establishments and public settings, including but not limited to: Retail stores, including malls and shopping plazas. Grocery stores. Restaurants. Farmers markets. Libraries. Church or other ""faith settings."" ""Personal service settings"" like nail or hair salons. Public transportation. The order, which takes effect when the clock rolls over to Saturday, does not apply to schools or hospitals, or to private businesses not open to the general public."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200916221622/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kingston-nail-salon-covid19-outbreak-1.5628313" Canada,CAN,20200701,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"""In Quebec, Côte Saint-Luc has become the first town in the province to make masks mandatory in indoor spaces. The bylaw comes into effect on July 1."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200916215724/https://globalnews.ca/video/7124086/mandatory-mask-bylaw-comes-into-effect-in-cote-saint-luc" Canada,CAN,20200707,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Face masks required in certain contexts - e.g. enclosed public spaces, where social distancing is not possible, etc. These requirements vary by city and province in a largely piecemeal fashion. E.g. Toronto - ""Toronto City Council voted unanimously in favour of requiring masks or face coverings in all enclosed public places as of July 7 to help stop the spread of COVID-19.""; ""This new bylaw will expire at 12:01 a.m. on the first day after the completion of the first Council meeting following summer recess (currently scheduled for September 30 and October 1, 2020), unless extended by Council."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200916215327/https://www.toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-makes-masks-or-face-coverings-mandatory-in-enclosed-public-spaces/" Canada,CAN,20200709,C1: School closing,3,0,"Most provinces have all schools closed until Sept. Including: NB: Schools planned to open for Sept. 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200719150340/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/education/news/news_release.2020.06.0344.html Whereas QC has opened some schools: Preschool, Elementary, and Secondary Schools IV and V, as well as general education and vocational training, plans to reopen Sept 2020. Since May 11, preschools and elementary schools have been gradually reopening their doors to students in all regions of Québec, with the exception of those located in the Montréal metropolitain community (CMM), the regional county municipality of Joliette and the town of l’Épiphanie, which will remain closed until late August. Secondary schools will also remain closed until the end of August. http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/back-to-school-plan-fall-covid-19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200719142546/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gradual-resumption-activities-covid19-related-pause/ " Canada,CAN,20200709,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Some provinces are allowing workplaces to open, with COVID management strategies in place, like Nova Scotia: Businesses and organizations can reopen, yet must develop and comply with a COVID-19 prevenion plan. http://web.archive.org/web/20200719154921/https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200719155007/https://novascotia.ca/reopening-nova-scotia/prevention-plans/ While other provinces still require certain workplaces to remain closed, like Alberta: In Stage 2 (as of June 12) several workplaces have reopened, yet some remain closed (amusement parks, nightclubs, etc.) Full reopening of business and services will occur at stage three. http://web.archive.org/web/20200719022219/https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-relaunch-strategy.aspx All provinces maintain that people should work from home, if possible. " Canada,CAN,20200709,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Many provinces maintain that large public events remain cancelled until a vaccine, or adequate immunity is built, like BC where It isn't until Phase 4 (which is dependent on vaccination, broad immunity, or treatments) that large Conventions, Live audience professional sports, and Concerts can occur. http://web.archive.org/web/20200628160255/https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/phase-4 Other provinces have allowed small public events to go ahead with COVID management plans in place, like Newfoundland & Labrador: Event spaces must maintain same restrictions as those on gatherings: ""Performance venues will have a maximum capacity of 50 people, including artists, as long as physical distancing of 2 meters between individuals can be maintained."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200719162319/https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/information-sheets-for-businesses-and-workplaces/theatres-and-performance-venues/" Canada,CAN,20200709,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Varies across provinces. In PEI ""Personal gathering limits remain at 15 people indoors and 20 people outdoors. Larger organized gatherings such as sports and recreation, day camps, weddings, funerals, burials and worship services are allowed with no more than 50 people indoor or outdoor."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200719164323/https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/gatherings-guidance-phase-4 Whereas Ontario, As if June 12, ""regardless of where you live in Ontario, social gathering limits will be expanded to up to 10 people. People must still practice physical distancing, by keeping at least two metres away from others outside of their direct household. This change to social gathering size will apply to people across the province, regardless of whether their region has moved into Stage 2."" (web archive not working) https://www.ontario.ca/page/framework-reopening-our-province-stage-2#section-0" Canada,CAN,20200709,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Federal Gov't maintaining recommendation to stay at home when possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20200719204432/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/" Canada,CAN,20200709,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Many provinces have some form of restrictions on internal movement across provincial borders. Such as New Brunswick: Canadian residents entering New Brunswick: Canadian residents who own property in New Brunswick OR Canadian residents, who have family in NB will be permitted to enter the province and access their property or visit family but must adhere to Public Health guidelines while in the province, including self-isolating for 14 days upon entry or the duration of the visit if shorter than 14 days. Canadians are encouraged to plan ahead before entering the province including packing or having a friend pick up groceries or other required products. Canadians are to go directly to their property and make no trips to local stores during their isolation. Effective Friday, July 3, residents of the Atlantic provinces will be able to travel within the four provinces without the requirement to self-isolate. On July 3rd, New Brunswickers will be able to cross interprovincial borders into the other Atlantic provinces without the need to self-isolate provided they: Have not traveled outside of the Atlantic provinces for any reason, including work or personal travel, in the past 14 days; Have not come into contact with a known case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days; Have not been advised to self-isolate; Are not awaiting results of a COVID-19 test; Are not experiencing at least two of the following symptoms: fever above 38°C or signs of fever (such as chills); a new cough or worsening chronic cough; sore throat; runny nose; headache; a new onset of fatigue; a new onset of muscle pain; diarrhea; loss of sense of taste or loss of sense of smell; and in children, purple markings on the fingers or toes. Atlantic Canadians will be able to travel to and from New Brunswick without the requirement to self-isolate but will be asked to provide proof of their province of residence. Visitors from other Canadian provinces and territories must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival and may then travel within the Maritime provinces. Each Atlantic province will choose its own public health processes to track and monitor people that enter their province. In addition, each of the provinces in the Atlantic bubble, may have distinct rules for health-care workers crossing interprovincial borders to enable them to manage their staffing requirements and the pressures within their respective health-care systems."""" http://web.archive.org/web/20200719145222/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/recovery.html As per Public Health Order: all unnecesary travel to New Brunwick is prohibited. (With the above providing conditions for entry.) http://web.archive.org/web/20200719151715/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Corporate/pdf/EmergencyUrgence19.pdf " Canada,CAN,20200709,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing Policies determined by provinces & territories. http://web.archive.org/web/20200715210705/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/testing.html Most common policy is to have a 'self-assessment' to inform whether someone needs to be tested, and are typically based on having symptoms, being in contact with someone that has tested positive, and/or travelling from somewhere. Some places offer walk-in or drive thru testing (ie. Montreal, QC: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719213621/https://santemontreal.qc.ca/en/public/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-covid-19-in-montreal/) Based on coding at the most stringent level, for this reason, have coded as 3. Overview of Provinces & Territories Self-Assessments: BC Self-Assessment: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719205430/https://bc.thrive.health/ AB Self-Assessment: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719205238/https://myhealth.alberta.ca/journey/covid-19/Pages/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx SK Self-Assessment Tool: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719205038/https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-self-assessment MB Self-Assessment Tool: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719204839/https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/ ON Self-Assessment Tool: http://web.archive.org/self-assessment/ QC Toll-Free Assessment line to speak with nurse: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719204432/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/ NB Based on self-assessment tool: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719204206/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/ocmoh/cdc/content/respiratory_diseases/coronavirus/coronavirusexposure.html NS determined based on call with nurse: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719204113/https://when-to-call-about-covid19.novascotia.ca/en NL Self-Assessment Tool: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719203804/https://www.811healthline.ca/covid-19-self-assessment/ PEI self-assessment tool: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719203919/https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/self-assessment-for-covid-19 Nunavut call if have symptoms to determine eligibility for testing: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719204432/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-rules-by-province-physical-distancing-open-closed/ NWT Self-Assessment tool: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719202637/https://www.gov.nt.ca/covid-19/en/services/nwt-online-covid-19-self-assessment-tool Yukon Self Assessment Tool: http://web.archive.org/web/20200719212358/https://service.yukon.ca/en/covid-19-self-assessment/" Canada,CAN,20200713,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Some locations begin mandating masks on public transit, e.g. Quebec. Takes effect July 13 with a two week onboarding grace period in which masks are required but people can still be allowed onto transit if they don't have one. http://web.archive.org/web/20200916215836/https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/masks-are-now-mandatory-on-quebec-public-transit-1.5021601" Canada,CAN,20200720,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools remained closed until September (when the new term/semester begins). At the moment, the governments investigate ways to make in-person teaching work. /web/20200811010514/https://www.healtheuropa.eu/covid-19-and-infection-control-in-canada/101992/" Canada,CAN,20200720,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Canada has extended its border closures to 21 August for non-essential travellers from the US and 31 August for travellers from all other countries, in hopes of staving off further outbreaks of COVID-19. /web/20200811010514/https://www.healtheuropa.eu/covid-19-and-infection-control-in-canada/101992/" Canada,CAN,20200731,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The COVID Alert app, launched on 31 July, uses code based on the Shopify app, security developed in collaboration with Blackberry, and exposure notification capability provided by Apple and Google. So far it is only fully functional in Ontario, but Canadians living in the other provinces are encouraged to download the app in order to facilitate an accelerated rollout over the next few months. /web/20200811010514/https://www.healtheuropa.eu/covid-19-and-infection-control-in-canada/101992/" Canada,CAN,20200801,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Based on province, e.g. Calgary: ""Citing the rising numbers of coronavirus cases, the City of Calgary says it will make masks mandatory in all indoor public spaces starting Aug. 1."" " Canada,CAN,20200812,C1: School closing,3,0,"Plans and debates about reopening in September." Canada,CAN,20200812,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"certain provinces are still restricting specific sectors from opening (e.g. hookah lounges and nightclubs in Alberta) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827125028/https://www.alberta.ca/restricted-and-non-restricted-services.aspx" Canada,CAN,20200812,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"some events are allowed depending on province, e.g. Alberta allows ""200 people maximum for audience-type community outdoor events, such as festivals, firework displays, rodeos and sporting events, and outdoor performances""; however other provinces have stricter guidelines or variances in public event allowance based on type of event, indoor/outdoor, etc. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827123739/https://www.alberta.ca/restrictions-on-gatherings.aspx " Canada,CAN,20200812,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"policies differ based on province - e.g. Quebec restricts indoor gatherings to a maximum of ten people while Alberta allows ""50 people maximum for indoor social gatherings, including wedding and funeral receptions and birthday parties"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200827123719/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gatherings-events-covid19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200827123739/https://www.alberta.ca/restrictions-on-gatherings.aspx" Canada,CAN,20200812,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Still current " Canada,CAN,20200812,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel is accessible but with inter-province quarantines and others restrictions in place. For example: Yukon - ""People who are not residents of British Columbia, Northwest Territories or Nunavut, or have travelled outside of those jurisdictions in the 14 days prior to entering Yukon have to self-isolate in Whitehorse for 14 days. Residents of Yukon communities can self-isolate in their communities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200818034028/https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19-information/borders-and-travel-covid-19/border-enforcement-during-covid-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200827124351/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/travel.html" Canada,CAN,20200812,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Actually a ban, since citizens and residents are allowed to enter Canada even from the US: http://archive.fo/MGrOs" Canada,CAN,20200812,E1: Income support,2,1,"Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is extended until 27 September, still handing 2000 Canadian Dollars a month. CBC: http://archive.fo/skQhn#selection-1537.0-1542.0 Canadian Govt: http://archive.vn/bkrYy" Canada,CAN,20200812,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://archive.vn/EUJDD" Canada,CAN,20200825,C1: School closing,3,0,"still current, schools planning to open by province staggered in September school bus rules have also been changed to limit the number of students in Quebec Province, with a list of bus eligible students, ""The list prioritized students with special needs, kids who live in high traffic zones where it's dangerous to walk, younger students, and those who live farther away from school."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200827115904/https://globalnews.ca/news/7279680/back-to-school-coronavirus-canada/" Canada,CAN,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Still current, transport is open with masks required and social distancing required https://web.archive.org/web/20200827121316/https://tc.canada.ca/en/initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates-guidance-issued-transport-canada/covid-19-information-travellers" Canada,CAN,20200825,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200827124507/https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html" Canada,CAN,20200825,E1: Income support,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200827121947/https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html" Canada,CAN,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Limited and based on province - e.g. Manitoba still has a ban on evictions until September 30, 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200827122242/https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/rental-housing/covid-19-eviction-bans-and-suspensions-to-support-renters" Canada,CAN,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200827121502/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html" Canada,CAN,20200825,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200827121723/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/testing.html" Canada,CAN,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Still current " Canada,CAN,20200828,C1: School closing,3,0,"Still current, on academic break http://web.archive.org/web/20200907154421/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Canada,CAN,20200828,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy found " Canada,CAN,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Still current, varies by province " Canada,CAN,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change in policy found. Restrictions vary by province with some as strict as 10 people (Quebec) http://web.archive.org/web/20200907162414/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gatherings-events-covid19/" Canada,CAN,20200828,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport open, masks required (to wear or to at least have with you) on air transport, rail transport, road transport, water transport, etc. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907162106/https://tc.canada.ca/en/initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates-guidance-issued-transport-canada/covid-19-information-travellers" Canada,CAN,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in policy found " Canada,CAN,20200828,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200907161757/https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html " Canada,CAN,20200828,E1: Income support,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200907163921/https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html" Canada,CAN,20200828,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Still on a province basis, no major changes found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907163921/https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html" Canada,CAN,20200828,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200907161916/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html" Canada,CAN,20200828,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Still current, no change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907161916/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html" Canada,CAN,20200828,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Still current, no change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200907161916/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html" Canada,CAN,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Yukon lifts its interprovincial ban as of September 4. ""All residents of Canada can enter into Yukon, with some residents required to self-isolate."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200726235159if_/https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/covid-19-information/summary-yukons-plan-lifting-covid-19-restrictions Provinces continue to make their own restrictions on internal movement, e.g. Manitoba & First Nations recently put a new ban in place to restrict travel to north: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/covid-19-manitoba-1.5706231" Canada,CAN,20200908,C1: School closing,2,0,"Schools begin reopening; UNESCO records Canadian schools as partially open; Ontario reopened schools starting September 8 http://web.archive.org/web/20200916212257/https://www.ohscanada.com/ontario-students-begin-return-class-today-boards-reopen-schools/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200916212021/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Canada,CAN,20200908,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Certain sectors still required to close based on province (e.g. casinos still required to be closed in British Columbia) http://web.archive.org/web/20200916212610/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fortstjohn-casino-reopening-1.5725478" Canada,CAN,20200908,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in policy found, public event restrictions vary by province " Canada,CAN,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change in policy found - still varies by province. Quebec still restricts gatherings to maximum 10 people http://web.archive.org/web/20200916213317/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gatherings-events-covid19/" Canada,CAN,20200908,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Still current, no change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200916213125/https://tc.canada.ca/en/initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates-guidance-issued-transport-canada/covid-19-information-travellers" Canada,CAN,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in policy found " Canada,CAN,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in policy found " Canada,CAN,20200908,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy found " Canada,CAN,20200908,E1: Income support,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200907163921/https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html" Canada,CAN,20200908,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200907163921/https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html" Canada,CAN,20200908,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200915063946/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html" Canada,CAN,20200908,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy http://web.archive.org/web/20200915063946/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html" Canada,CAN,20200908,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy, contact tracing app available and in use http://web.archive.org/web/20200915063946/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200916213750/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/covid-alert.html" Canada,CAN,20200914,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Mask mandate for all indoor public spaces upheld in Calgary; ""Council voted 11-3 to maintain the current bylaw as is, with the next update to be heard on Dec. 14."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200916220626/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-mandatory-masks-1.5724242" Canada,CAN,20200917,C1: School closing,2,0,"Still current, Canadian schools continue to partially reopen with variance by province. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924131756/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Canada,CAN,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy found " Canada,CAN,20200917,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in policy found, restrictions continue to vary by province. " Canada,CAN,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Still current, varies by province. Some provinces, like Quebec, continue to restrict gathering size to maximum 10. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924132126/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/gatherings-events-covid19/" Canada,CAN,20200917,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found. " Canada,CAN,20200917,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Still current, bans remain in place restricting travel to Canada. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924132245/https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html" Canada,CAN,20200917,E1: Income support,2,1,"Still current, with stated plan to continue the policy for another year (yet to be officially confirmed) http://web.archive.org/web/20200924132441/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/throne-speech-trudeau-address-2020-1.5735325" Canada,CAN,20200917,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy found " Canada,CAN,20200917,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current " Canada,CAN,20200917,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Still current " Canada,CAN,20200917,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Still current " Canada,CAN,20200917,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Still current, no nationwide mandate yet, rather varies by province " Canada,CAN,20200923,C1: School closing,2,0,"""More than 400 schools in Quebec and another 153 in Ontario are reporting at least one case of coronavirus disease."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200924132901/https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-hits-more-schools-amid-growing-fears-of-pandemic-s-second-wave-1.5116858" Canada,CAN,20200923,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""Ontario will begin offering COVID-19 testing in pharmacies Friday, beginning with up to 60 pharmacies around the province, the premier says.""; however, may be some delays with starting testing Friday http://web.archive.org/web/20200924133040/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-19-coronavirus-ontario-september-23-fall-plan-part-2-1.5735266" Canada,CAN,20200925,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Public events remain banned in most areas of the country, but some low-incidence areas in states do allow public events under certain circumstances (e.g. mask requirements, social distancing, maximum of attendees etc.). Other areas with rising numbers (see e.g. source from Sep 30 below) have seen all public events canceled. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004124000/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/public-health-restrictions-quebec-covid-19-1.5745046" Canada,CAN,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Restrictions in some provinces/territories remain at the level 4, as previous, hence 4T is maintained. " Canada,CAN,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"A number of provinces require self-isolation on arrival for 14 days for inter-provincial travel, effectively restricting internal movment. For example, the Atlantic provinces form a ""protective bubble"" but require isolation for anyone outside this bubble. Similar provisions are in place in the Northwestern Territories and Nunavut. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923140549/https://gov.nu.ca/health/information/travel-and-isolation https://web.archive.org/web/20201004132600/https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/travel/" Canada,CAN,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Quebec closes all bars, casinos, museums, cinemas and theatres in ""red zones"" with high infection rates. Restaurants in those areas are also prohibited from providing dine-in services and can only offer takeout. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004124000/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/public-health-restrictions-quebec-covid-19-1.5745046 are closed." Canada,CAN,20201002,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"New Brunswick might require masks in all public spaces as soon as next week in addition to other provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004135733/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/nb-mandatory-masks-in-place-mid-october-1.5747584" Canada,CAN,20201004,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Advice on staying home and staying careful still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001213156/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks.html" Canada,CAN,20201016,C1: School closing,2,0,"Public schools across the country are broadly open for both elementary and high schools (although education is managed at the provincial level, meaning there are differing restrictions by province). However, many Canadian universities like York University and McGill are operating almost entirely online. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020223057/https://www.mcgill.ca/coronavirus/case-status/mcgill-operational-status-coronavirus-information " Canada,CAN,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In re-emerging hotspots like Toronto, lots of different business sectors have been shut down, including, casinos, cinemas, interactive exhibits, performing arts centres, gambling establishments, indoor gyms, yoga/dance studios. ""The orders, which come into effect at 12:01 a.m. on October 10 and will be in place for at least 28 days include:"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201020213512/https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-what-you-should-do/covid-19-orders-directives-by-laws/" Canada,CAN,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Limitations vary by jurisdiction, but are cancelled in many places. In sections of Quebec at level 4 alert for example, public events are prohibited. Below is a snapshot of the requirements for level 4 and a snapshot of the Quebec map outlining levels of alert by area. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020223927/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/progressive-regional-alert-and-intervention-system/level-4-maximum-alert-red/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201020224213/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/progressive-regional-alert-and-intervention-system/map-of-covid-19-alert-levels-by-region/" Canada,CAN,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Limitations vary by jurisdiction. In sections of Quebec at level 4 alert for example, gatherings are prohibited. Below is a snapshot of the requirements for level 4 and a snapshot of the Quebec map outlining levels of alert by area. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020223927/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/progressive-regional-alert-and-intervention-system/level-4-maximum-alert-red/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201020224213/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/progressive-regional-alert-and-intervention-system/map-of-covid-19-alert-levels-by-region/" Canada,CAN,20201016,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transit rules and levels have not changed since last updated" Canada,CAN,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change or forced stay at home requirements added. " Canada,CAN,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Many places have quarantine measures in effect upon arrival, and much of Eastern Canada is not allowing anybody from outside the region in at all. Newfoundland and Labrador is below as an example. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020214712/https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/travel-restrictions/" Canada,CAN,20201016,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Extremely restrictive rules. Only allowing in residents, those with family members who are Canadian, some temporary workers, transiting passengers, and essential US workers (like truck drivers). Tourists are not allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020214350/https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html#other " Canada,CAN,20201016,E1: Income support,2,1,"Wage subsidy system continues. It has been extended in its current from until December, and will continue in some form into June, as per the recent Speech from the Throne (significant speech made by the Prime Minister). The wage scheme is relatively complicated, but in almost all normal scenarios the government is providing more than 50% of lost income. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020221351/https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/10/extending-the-canada-emergency-wage-subsidy.html" Canada,CAN,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Many of these broad actions are happening, but not at a federal level. In most places hydro (electricity) and water disconnections are postponed, but this is often determined on a municipal or provincial level. Furthermore, while some places, like Vancouver and Toronto have ended their eviction freezes, almost everywhere had an eviction freeze at one point. Same with student loan freezes as well. This is something to dig into once researchers begin categorizing subnational Canadian data, because almost all of Canada would classify as 2 at the beginning of the pandemic, and certain places would continue until present. That being said, because the response is so decentralized, the Canadian Federal response can continue to be categorized as 1." Canada,CAN,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public campaign continues " Canada,CAN,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contract tracing program continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020212020/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/testing.html " Canada,CAN,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"At the provincial level, places like New Brunswick and Ontario have mandatory masking in all public indoor spaces https://web.archive.org/web/20201020220452/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/eco-bce/Promo/covid-19/MandatoryMasksFAQ.pdf" Canada,CAN,20201021,C1: School closing,2,0,"Those students below the university level are broadly in school most days. Certain school boards are alternating online days for older students in hotspots like Quebec. Once again, most universities are operating online. The province of Newfoundland and Labrador's only university, Memorial University, is operating online for example, meaning they have no in person university classes in the province. Although most universities are technically doing this of their own accord, almost every university in Canada is public and funded/deeply connected to their provincial governments. So, while many universities did this of their own accord, I've put T2 because of their strong links to the government, and preemptive action negated a need to pass laws. In short, there is no reason for certain provinces to pass legislation, because these shut downs have already been done, likely in consultation with the provincial governments. The fact stands that there are entire provinces which do not have in person learning at the university level. Hence T2. The entire decision making process is happening at a very decentralized level, happening in individual universities within distinct provinces. It is not generally closed however, since certain universities are doing in person classes. One example of this is St Xavier University in Nova Scotia (a smaller liberal arts university). Primary and Secondary School Links https://web.archive.org/web/20201030192324/https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201030191936/https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/organization-educational-activities-covid-19/ Closed University Links https://web.archive.org/web/20201030192932/https://www.mun.ca/covid19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201030194709/https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Your-Safety-is-Our-Priority-resUMe-2020.pdf Open University Links https://web.archive.org/web/20201030194314/https://www.stfx.ca/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201030194511/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/09/07/despite-covid-19-these-universities-will-hold-in-person-classes-heres-how-theyre-preparing-for-the-risk.html" Canada,CAN,20201021,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Quebec has extended its measures once again, until November 23rd. This means indoor dining/gyms will remain closed in hotspots. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029021256/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/legault-restrictions-grade-9-red-zones-1.5777395" Canada,CAN,20201021,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Quebec has extended its measures once again, until November 23rd. This means cancellation of public events is extended as well https://web.archive.org/web/20201029021256/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/legault-restrictions-grade-9-red-zones-1.5777395" Canada,CAN,20201021,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Quebec has extended its measures once again, until November 23rd. This means limitations on gatherings continue, with especially harsh ones (only within the family bubble) in hotspots https://web.archive.org/web/20201029021256/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/legault-restrictions-grade-9-red-zones-1.5777395" Canada,CAN,20201021,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Although there are requirements for mask wearing for transit in places like Vancouver, it does not seem like public transit is being shut down. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029021024/https://new.translink.ca/rider-guide/coronavirus-precautions " Canada,CAN,20201021,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"People are still generally recommended to stay home. The premier of Quebec in particular has urged people, although it does not seem to qualify as a requirement as of yet. " Canada,CAN,20201021,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Many provinces and territories have two week quarantine requirements, including Manitoba and Nunavut for example. Interestingly, those who go to a province like Manitoba must isolate upon arrival. However, going up to Nunavut, people isolate at a hotel first for two weeks, then travel to Nunavut (it should be noted that A: Nunavut is a territory and thus predominantly under federal jurisdiction- certainly far more than a province might be and B: Nunavut has a very small spread out population without the resources to isolate people easily). Eastern provinces continue with the most extreme version of internal restriction of movement, again with Newfoundland in particular banning all those from outside the East. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029020109/https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/protection/soe.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201029015514/https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/travel-restrictions/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201029020125/https://www.macleans.ca/society/health/how-nunavut-has-stayed-coronavirus-free-as-a-second-wave-hits-canada/" Canada,CAN,20201021,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change found in travel controls. " Canada,CAN,20201021,E1: Income support,2,1,"Programs continue on as usual, with the next seemingly important date for revision coming in December. " Canada,CAN,20201021,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"I'd repeat my note from October 16th, stating that much of this is happening at the provincial level, so it is not getting accounted for in federal assessments. " Canada,CAN,20201021,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Campaign continues. Some provinces have ramped up as well, as waves begin to hit places like Manitoba again, which haven't had significant case numbers in several months" Canada,CAN,20201021,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Tests are generally available " Canada,CAN,20201021,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Tracing is broad" Canada,CAN,20201021,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Masks are still mandatory in public spaces within certain provinces. New Brunswick is one which has particularly strong " Canada,CAN,20201030,C1: School closing,2,0,"School policy is still dictated by provinces, and thus varies, but using the example of universities in Newfoundland, there are no in person classes, qualifying it as 2T." Canada,CAN,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Highly territorial, but Winnipeg recently closed certain sectors like Casinos and recreational facilities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109200337/https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/winnipeg/index.html#wmr_restrictions" Canada,CAN,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Restrictions vary by province, but certain places, like ""red areas"" in Quebec continue ban public events https://web.archive.org/web/20201109204328/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/progressive-regional-alert-and-intervention-system/level-4-maximum-alert-red/" Canada,CAN,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Restrictions vary by province, but certain places, like ""orange areas"" in Quebec continue to cap gatherings at 6. Winnipeg has recently lowered their gathering size to 5 to counteract the spike. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109200337/https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/winnipeg/index.html#wmr_restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20201109200035/https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/progressive-regional-alert-and-intervention-system/level-3-alert-orange/" Canada,CAN,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transit remains open." Canada,CAN,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The federal government continues to advise people to stay at home." Canada,CAN,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel and quarantine restrictions are varied by province, the most extreme of which continues to be the outright ban for those outside the maritimes to enter Newfoundland. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109204109/https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/travel-restrictions/ " Canada,CAN,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change." Canada,CAN,20201030,E1: Income support,2,1,"As noted before, policy was extended. No change." Canada,CAN,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"As noted before, policy was extended. No change in debt relief " Canada,CAN,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"While many places like Toronto, Quebec, and Manitoba are requiring masks at all indoor spaces, however certain places in New Brunswick, like Moncton, have gone further, requiring it in all public spaces. Outdoor single family yards are exempt https://web.archive.org/web/20201109205125/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/moncton-campbellton-masks-mandatory-outside-1.5759496 https://web.archive.org/web/20201109200337/https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/winnipeg/index.html#wmr_restrictions " Canada,CAN,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"On November 10th, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Minister of Health announced that the Government has signed an agreement with BD to purchase 7.6 million rapid, point-of-care, antigen tests and up to 2,172 analysers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120222633/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2020/11/government-of-canada-signs-another-agreement-for-covid-19-antigen-rapid-tests.html" Canada,CAN,20201118,C1: School closing,2,0,"All schools in Nunavut must close from the 18th of November and education will be conducted online. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121180913/https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/news/nunavut-moves-territory-wide-covid-19-restrictions" Canada,CAN,20201118,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Beginning November 18th for a 2 week period in Nunavut, all non-essential services, business and organisations will be required to close and wherever possible, switch to work from home. All recreation facilities will be closed, all restaurants become take-out only, and bars will be closed. All personal services such as hairstylists and masseuses must close. All health centres and the Qikiqtani General Hospital are closed except for emergency services. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121180913/https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/news/nunavut-moves-territory-wide-covid-19-restrictions" Canada,CAN,20201118,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"For a 2 week period in Nunavut from the 18th November, outdoor gatherings over 5 people are no longer permitted. Indoor gatherings are restricted to 5 people in addition to household members. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121180913/https://www.gov.nu.ca/health/news/nunavut-moves-territory-wide-covid-19-restrictions" Canada,CAN,20201119,E1: Income support,2,1,"On the 19th of November, Bill C-9 received royal assent. This includes the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy until June 2021. This remains at the current rate of up to 65% of eligible wages. " Canada,CAN,20201119,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On 19th of November, Bill C-9 received royal assent. This includes the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy. This will support businesses, charities and non-profits that have suffered revenue drop by providing support up to 65% of eligible expenses until December 19th 2020. A new Lockdown support also provides an additional 25% through the Canada Emergency Rent subsidy for qualifying organisations that are subject to lockdown and must shut their doors under a public health order. Combined, these two measures mean businesses subject to lockdown could receive rent support of up to 90%. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/new-targeted-support-to-help-businesses-through-pandemic-receives-royal-assent.html" Canada,CAN,20201122,E1: Income support,2,1,"Still current. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit has been renamed the Canada Recovery Benefit and pays $500 per week for up to 26 weeks for workers who have stopped working or had their income reduced by at least 50% due to COVID-19, and who are not eligible for Employment Insurance (EI). EI eligibility rules have been temporarily relaxed to accommodate more COVID-related job and/or income losses. See Government of Canada website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126183605/https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html " Canada,CAN,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No changes in federal programs since previous entries. Provincial governments may also have programs. Federal programs summarized on Government of Canada website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126183605/https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html" Canada,CAN,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Although not as comprehensive as Nunavut’s lockdown, effective 23 November, the Province of Ontario ordered the following measures in the City of Toronto and the neighbouring Peel Region: sports and recreational facilities, personal care services and gambling establishments to close; restaurants and alcoholic drink establishments restricted to takeout; retail stores restricted to curbside pick-up or delivery except for essential providers such as grocery stores and pharmacies. See Province of Ontario website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124144246if_/https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/59305/ontario-taking-further-action-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19 " Canada,CAN,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Effective 23 November, the Province of Ontario limited indoor public events to members of the same household and outdoor public events to a maximum of 10 people in the City of Toronto and the neighbouring Peel Region. See Province of Ontario website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124144246if_/https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/59305/ontario-taking-further-action-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19 " Canada,CAN,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Effective 23 November, the Province of Ontario limited indoor social gatherings to members of the same household and outdoor social gatherings to a maximum of 10 people in the City of Toronto and the neighbouring Peel Region. See Province of Ontario website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124144246if_/https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/59305/ontario-taking-further-action-to-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19 " Canada,CAN,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 23 November, the chief public health officer of the Province of Manitoba “urges Manitobans to only leave their homes for essential purposes”. See Province of Manitoba website COVID-19 BULLETIN #264, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126145459/https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49897&posted=2020-11-23 " Canada,CAN,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing remains the policy goal. However, on 23 November, Province of Alberta Health Services announced that a contact tracing backlog of about 3,000 Albertans with positive Covid-19 tests more than 10 days old would not be investigated. Alberta had earlier restricted staff participation in contact tracing to three groups: health care workers; children; residents of long-term care homes, prisons and other communal facilities. Other Albertans who test positive for COVID-19 are responsible for completing a Close Contacts Identification Guide and entering close contacts into the COVID-19 Contact Tracing Tool. Other provinces have also experienced contact tracing delays. See Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126163249/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/contact-tracing-alberta-hinshaw-backlog-1.5813847 " Canada,CAN,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"On 23 November, the chief public health officer of the Province of Manitoba reminded residents to “wear a mask in indoor public places”. See Province of Manitoba website COVID-19 BULLETIN #264, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126145459/https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49897&posted=2020-11-23" Canada,CAN,20201124,C1: School closing,2,0,"Effective 24 November, acting on the advice of the chief public health officer of the Province of Manitoba, the Hanover School Division moved students (except children of critical services workers who cannot make alternative care arrangements) to teacher-led remote learning at home. The Red River College campus in Steinbach, Manitoba (central city of Hanover School Division) remains open for classes that require in-person instruction. See Province of Manitoba website COVID-19 BULLETIN #260, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125202852/https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=49882&posted=2020-11-20 See Red River College website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125212618/https://www.rrc.ca/coronavirus/on-campus-safety/levels/ " Canada,CAN,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Effective 24 November, the Province of Alberta banned all public events and festivals. See Province of Alberta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125215936/https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx " Canada,CAN,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Effective 24 November, the Province of Alberta banned indoor social gatherings in any setting and restricted outdoor gatherings to a maximum of 10 people. See Province of Alberta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125215936/https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx " Canada,CAN,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"At Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 24 November press conference, he repeated the government’s advice that “as much as possible people should stay at home”. See press conference transcript, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126144248/https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/justin-trudeau-november-24-covid-19-press-conference-transcript Effective 24 November, the Province of Alberta advised that “working from home should be considered, where possible”. See Province of Alberta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125215936/https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx" Canada,CAN,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Effective 24 November, the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) suspended PEI’s participation in the Atlantic Bubble agreement that previously allowed residents of PEI and the three other Atlantic provinces to travel freely within the Atlantic region. Residents of other Atlantic provinces now have to apply for approval in advance of travelling to PEI, just like residents of non- Canadian provinces outside the Atlantic region. Islanders should only travel outside of PEI for essential purposes or work. Island residents do not require pre-travel approval to return to the province, but will be required to self-isolate or apply to work-isolate for 14 days upon their return if they have been outside PEI for more than one day. See Province of PEI website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126023333if_/https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/pei-suspends-participation-atlantic-bubble-two-weeks " Canada,CAN,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"At Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 24 November press conference, he stressed the importance of testing asymptomatic individuals after contact tracing identifies possible exposure and emphasized that the federal government had delivered 300,000 rapid testing kits to the Province of Alberta. See press conference transcript, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126144248/https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/justin-trudeau-november-24-covid-19-press-conference-transcript" Canada,CAN,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Effective 24 November, the Province of British Columbia (BC) introduced fines for those who ignore the provincial health officer’s order that those aged 12 and over must wear a mask in indoor public places. See BC Government news website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126181139/https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020EMBC0061-001960 Effective 24 November, the Province of Alberta made masks mandatory in all indoor workplaces in the two largest cities of Calgary and Edmonton. See Province of Alberta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125215936/https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx" Canada,CAN,20201125,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Effective 25 November, the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador required people arriving from the three other Atlantic provinces to self-isolate for 14 days and recommended against non-essential travel outside of Newfoundland and Labrador. Prior to 25 November, there were no restrictions on travel between Newfoundland and Labrador and the other Atlantic provinces. See Province of Newfoundland and Labrador website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126021912/https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2020/exec/1123n04/ " Canada,CAN,20201127,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Although not as comprehensive as Nunavut’s lockdown, effective 27 November, the Province of Alberta imposed restricted access to some businesses in the two largest cities of Calgary and Edmonton as well as other districts designated as “purple zones” with a high incidence of covid-19 cases. See Province of Alberta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125215936/https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx Although not as stringent as Nunavut’s lockdown, effective 27 November, the Province of Saskatchewan enforced restricted access to restaurant seating and large retail stores. See Province of Saskatchewan website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126003802/https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/november/25/covid-19-update-new-measures-in-effect-november-27" Canada,CAN,20201127,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Although not as restrictive as some other provinces, effective 27 November, the Province of Saskatchewan restricted capacity to 30 people at all cultural, athletic, religious and gambling venues. Food or beverage service must be cordoned off from the activity area. See Province of Saskatchewan website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126003802/https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/november/25/covid-19-update-new-measures-in-effect-november-27 Although not as restrictive as some other provinces, effective 27 November, the Province of New Brunswick limited regularly scheduled in-person religious services, cinema and live performances to 50 participants with two metres of physical distancing and weddings and funerals to 25 in the Fredericton capital zone. See Province of New Brunswick website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201127150930/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.11.0640.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201127152622/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/recovery.html " Canada,CAN,20201127,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Although not as restrictive as other provinces, effective 27 November, the Province of Saskatchewan limited indoor banquets, conferences, wedding and funeral receptions in public venues to 30 people. Food or beverages may not be present or served. The maximum size for private gatherings in the home setting remains at five (except for families larger than five who cannot host anyone outside the immediate family). See Province of Saskatchewan website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126003802/https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/november/25/covid-19-update-new-measures-in-effect-november-27 Although not as restrictive as some other provinces, effective 27 November, the Province of New Brunswick restricted outdoor gatherings in the Fredericton capital zone to 25 people or fewer with physical distancing also required. See Province of New Brunswick website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201127150930/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.11.0640.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201127152622/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/recovery.html " Canada,CAN,20201127,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Effective 27 November, people travelling into New Brunswick, including from the other Atlantic provinces, are required to self-isolate for 14 days unless exempt. Registration for travel into New Brunswick is also now mandatory, including New Brunswickers returning home. Failure to register can result in penalties. See Province of New Brunswick website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201127150930/https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.11.0640.html" Canada,CAN,20201127,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Effective 27 November, the Province of Saskatchewan extended mandatory mask wearing to all prisons, indoor fitness centres (except aquatic activities), students ages 3-12, and workers and visitors in all workplace and commercial common areas. See Province of Saskatchewan website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126003802/https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/november/25/covid-19-update-new-measures-in-effect-november-27" Canada,CAN,20201129,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 29 November, federal Ministers announced that the ban on non-essential travel to Canada from countries other than the United States (US) and that the Mandatory Isolation Order for 14 days applying to essential travelers and Canadians returning from countries other than the US would be extended until 21 January 2021. These same measures continue to apply to travel from the US until 21 December 2020 and may be extended by a further month. Beginning 21 January 2021, Canada may be in a position to align extension dates for policies applying to travel from the US and from countries other than the US. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130192516/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2020/11/government-of-canada-announces-extension-of-travel-restrictions.html" Canada,CAN,20201130,C1: School closing,2,0,"Effective 30 November, the Province of Alberta moved all grade 7-12 students to at-home learning. In-person classes will resume 11 January after an extended winter break. See Province of Alberta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125213917/https://www.alberta.ca/k-to-12-school-re-entry-2020-21-school-year.aspx " Canada,CAN,20201130,E1: Income support,2,1,"On 30 November, the federal Minister of Finance announced “increasing the maximum rate of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to 75 per cent for the period beginning December 20, 2020 and extending this rate until March 13, 2021” https://web.archive.org/web/20201130213318/https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/government-of-canada-releases-supporting-canadians-and-fighting-covid-19-fall-economic-statement-2020.html" Canada,CAN,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On 30 November, the federal Minister of Finance announced “extending the current rates of the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Lockdown Support until March 13, 2021” for businesses. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130213318/https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/11/government-of-canada-releases-supporting-canadians-and-fighting-covid-19-fall-economic-statement-2020.html" Canada,CAN,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Effective 1 December, the Yukon Territory made it mandatory for all persons over the age of two (with very limited exceptions) to wear a mask in all indoor public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125070821/https://yukon.ca/en/news/november-24-2020-covid-19-update" Canada,CAN,20201202,C1: School closing,2,0,"Effective 2 December, the Territory of Nunavut reopened elementary schools in some communities and reopened middle and secondary schools on some days with online learning on other days. In some communities, schools will on staggered schedules for elementary and secondary grades. The Arctic College in the capital city Iqaluit reopened for reduced numbers of students. Schools in Arviat remain closed. See Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201202192028/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-government-gives-update-on-covid-19-response-1.5821820" Canada,CAN,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Effective 2 December, the Territory of Nunavut allowed some businesses and workplaces in some communities to reopen with physical distancing. Arviat remains under lockdown rules. See Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201202192028/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-government-gives-update-on-covid-19-response-1.5821820" Canada,CAN,20201202,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Effective 2 December, the Territory of Nunavut allowed arenas in some regions to reopen with a limit of 50 spectators. Arenas in some communities remain closed. See Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201202192028/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-government-gives-update-on-covid-19-response-1.5821820" Canada,CAN,20201202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Effective 2 December, the Territory of Nunavut relaxed the limit on indoor gatherings to the household plus 10 or 15 people (depending on the region). Outdoor gatherings can be up to 50 people. Arviat remains under lockdown rules. See Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201202192028/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-government-gives-update-on-covid-19-response-1.5821820" Canada,CAN,20201202,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Effective 2 December, the Territory of Nunavut allowed travel to Rankin Inlet and Whale Cove, although non-essential travel is not recommended. Travel in and out of Arviat remains restricted. See Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201202192028/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavut-government-gives-update-on-covid-19-response-1.5821820" Canada,CAN,20201204,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On 4 December, the Province of Nova Scotia extended the order through at least 16 December in Hants County and the capital Halifax region restricting restaurants and bars to take-out and delivery service, limiting retail stores to 25% of capacity and closing fitness centres, casinos and museums. See Province of Nova Scotia websites, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204210757/https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201204004 https://web.archive.org/web/20201204205944/https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/county-restrictions/halifax/ Interesting article in the 4 December issue of the Globe and Mail newspaper pointing out that the provinces of Ontario and Quebec are now relying on inspections of construction, warehouse and manufacturing sites in contrast to closure orders or other more restrictive measures from March to the summer re-opening. See Globe and Mail website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204170232/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-quebec-see-covid-19-outbreaks-at-workplaces-climb/" Canada,CAN,20201204,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On 4 December, the Province of Nova Scotia extended the order through at least 16 December in Hants County and the capital Halifax region banning public events and festivals (sports, arts and culture). See Province of Nova Scotia websites, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204210757/https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201204004 https://web.archive.org/web/20201204205944/https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/county-restrictions/halifax/" Canada,CAN,20201204,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On 4 December, the Province of Nova Scotia extended through at least 16 December in Hants County and the capital Halifax region the order limiting indoor and outdoor gatherings to the larger of 5 persons or the number of persons in a household. See Province of Nova Scotia websites, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204210757/https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201204004 https://web.archive.org/web/20201204205944/https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/county-restrictions/halifax/" Canada,CAN,20201204,H2: Testing policy,3,,"On 4 December, the Province of Nova Scotia announced easier access to testing to asymptomatic persons and recommended testing for those aged 16 to 35 and all those who have attended social gatherings without proper distancing in the past 14 days. See Province of Nova Scotia websites, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204210757/https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201204004 " Canada,CAN,20201204,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"On 4 December, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health repeated his recommendation that all residents “wear a mask in indoor public places”. See Province of Nova Scotia websites, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204210757/https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201204004 " Canada,CAN,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Although not as restrictive as in some Canadian jurisdictions, effective 7 December, the province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) closed all recreational and fitness facilities, casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments as well as museums and libraries; restricted restaurants and bars to take-out and delivery; and imposed a 50% capacity limit on retail stores. See government of PEI website, archived https://web.archive.org/web/20201207125737/https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/pei-covid-19-circuit-breaker-december-2020" Canada,CAN,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Effective 7 December, the province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) banned organized sport and restricted religious, funeral and wedding services to 10 persons plus presiding officials. See government of PEI website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207125737/https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/pei-covid-19-circuit-breaker-december-2020" Canada,CAN,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Effective 7 December, the province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) restricted indoor and outdoor gatherings to 10 persons. See government of PEI website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207125737/https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/pei-covid-19-circuit-breaker-december-2020" Canada,CAN,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Although not as prescriptive as some Canadian jurisdictions, effective 7 December, the province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) asked residents to work and shop from home whenever possible. See government of PEI website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207125737/https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/pei-covid-19-circuit-breaker-december-2020" Canada,CAN,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Effective 8 December, the Province of Alberta prohibited all indoor and outdoor social gatherings and limited close contacts to within each household except for persons living alone restricted to 2 in-person visitors who must always be the same 2. See Government of Alberta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201211114009/https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=75859ADEA5D5E-045D-2386-0CB140C175A800DD" Canada,CAN,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Effective 8 December, the Province of Alberta extended the mask requirement in indoor public spaces to the entire province. See Government of Alberta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201211114009/https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=75859ADEA5D5E-045D-2386-0CB140C175A800DD" Canada,CAN,20201209,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"On 9 December, Health Canada approved Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine “for use in people 16 years of age or older”. “Canada will receive up to 249,000 doses” later this month. The federal government is arranging distribution to provincial governments with the first group of high-priority recipients expected to receive vaccinations before year end. See Government of Canada websites, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201210205358/https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2020/12/health-canada-authorizes-first-covid-19-vaccine0.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201210210347/https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2020/12/canada-to-receive-early-delivery-of-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine.html" Canada,CAN,20201210,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"On 10 December, Prime Minister Trudeau repeated the Government of Canada’s commitment that the covid-19 “vaccine would be completely free for all Canadians”. See Global News website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201216164929/https://globalnews.ca/news/7514966/coronavirus-canada-vaccine-rollout-trudeau/" Canada,CAN,20201213,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Effective Dec. 13, working from home is mandatory in the Province of Alberta when physical presence is not required. Restaurants and bars are restricted to take-out service. Retail outlets are restricted to the lesser of 15% of firecode capacity or 5 customers. All entertainment businesses and entities as well as personal and wellness services must close. See Government of Alberta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201211114009/https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=75859ADEA5D5E-045D-2386-0CB140C175A800DD" Canada,CAN,20201214,C1: School closing,2,0,"Effective 14 December, publicly-funded elementary and secondary schools in the Province of Saskatchewan switched to online learning until at least 11 January. See Globe and Mail newspaper website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214232830/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-public-schools-in-regina-switch-to-remote-learning-as-covid-19-cases/" Canada,CAN,20201214,H7: Vaccination policy,2,1,"On 14 December, Ontario began vaccinating health care workers in Toronto and Quebec vaccinated workers and residents at long-term care facilities in Montreal and Quebec City. Other provinces are expected to start targeted vaccinations of high-risk groups later this week. See Globe and Mail newspaper website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201216165500/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canada-administers-its-first-covid-19-vaccine-shots/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190242/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-personal-support-worker-first-person-in-canada-to-receive-dose/" Switzerland,CHE,20200215,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""In canton Zurich, 17 ""detectives"" were operational by mid-February, according to the NZZ."" https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/tracking-contact_health-detectives-deployed-to-contain-spread-of-coronavirus-/45585452" Switzerland,CHE,20200224,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""the tests for people with flu-like symptoms in Switzerland will be intensified"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200225160237/https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-78205.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200225,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Ticino bans public gatherings from 25 Feb https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/covid-19_switzerland-confirms-first-coronavirus-case/45579278" Switzerland,CHE,20200227,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Statement from FOPH: ""In view of the rising number of confirmed cases around the world, and particularly in northern Italy, it is likely that further cases will occur in Switzerland. The medical services are well prepared to identify and deal with suspected cases and treat further patients."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200227113237/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-78268.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200228,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Switzerland has imposed a ban on public events that gather more than 1,000 people together in the same place until at least March 15 in response to the coronavirus threat. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425125457/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/coronavirus_switzerland-bans-events-with-more-than-1-000-people/45585378" Switzerland,CHE,20200228,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Switzerland has imposed a ban on public events that gather more than 1,000 people together in the same place until at least March 15 in response to the coronavirus threat. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425125457/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/coronavirus_switzerland-bans-events-with-more-than-1-000-people/45585378" Switzerland,CHE,20200303,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Protect yourself and others"" campaign started. https://web.archive.org/web/20200304163343/https://foph-coronavirus.ch/" Switzerland,CHE,20200307,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""patients who stay at home with flu-like symptoms are usually no longer tested for the coronavirus. Comprehensive tests are not possible due to the laboratory capacities. Even those who come back from a risk area in Italy and then only show mild symptoms should stay at home without getting tested."" https://www.derbund.ch/schweiz/standard/bund-sucht-nicht-mehr-alle-coronainfizierten/story/20389898" Switzerland,CHE,20200310,C8: International travel controls,0,,"""As at Tuesday evening, March 10th, there have been no travel restrictions adopted anywhere in Switzerland."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200402205211/https://www.thelocal.ch/20200310/coronavirus-should-you-cancel-your-trip-to-or-from-switzerland" Switzerland,CHE,20200313,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport companies should therefore maintain basic national and regional services. Transport for tourism and leisure will be restricted or cancelled at the request of the individual transport companies. (no government requirements for service closures) (https://web.archive.org/web/20200406112721/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-die-arbeitswelt.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""As of 13 March, the Swiss authorities announced that entry into Switzerland from Italy will be not be permitted, with only limited exemptions for those transiting, Swiss citizens and Swiss resident permit holders, and those with “compelling reasons” to enter."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200318152636/https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/coronavirus-travel-advice-spain-france-switzerland-austria-slovenia-latest-a9389576.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"""On March 13, the Swiss government announced the temporary closure of schools and universities nationwide to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus."" This came into effect on 16th March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613205627/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/covid-19_switzerland-closes-its-schools-to-slow-virus-spread/45614324 ""Three days after the unprecendented announcement by the federal council, the country's school system stopped on 16th March 2020"" ""Trois jours après l’annonce sans précédent du Conseil fédéral, le système scolaire du pays s’est arrêté ce 16 mars 2020"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200814080412/https://www.letemps.ch/suisse/ecoles-pourraient-rester-fermees-jusquaux-vacances-dete" Switzerland,CHE,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""The government banned all private and public events starting at midnight on March 17. It also ordered the closure of bars, restaurants, sports facilities and cultural spaces. Only businesses providing essential goods to the population – such as grocery stores, bakeries, pharmacies, banks and post offices – are to remain open."" https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/covid-19_switzerland-declares-coronavirus-crisis-an--extraordinary--situation/45620148" Switzerland,CHE,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"banned gatherings of more than five people. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/covid-19_switzerland-declares-coronavirus-crisis-an--extraordinary--situation/45620148" Switzerland,CHE,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On March 17, the Federal Council (Switzerland's executive body) issued a recommendation for all residents to stay at home, especially the sick and people 65 or older. Exceptions are: residents who must go to their place of work or cannot work from home, people who must see their doctor or pick up medication at a pharmacy, those who are providing assistance to someone in need, or those who need to purchase food or other essential household supplies. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/public-service-announcement_coronavirus--instructions-from-the-swiss-government/45623094" Switzerland,CHE,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Swiss residents strongly discouraged from traveling between cantons but not prohibited http://web.archive.org/web/20200415110628/https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-78454.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200319,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"'On 18 March 2020, the Swiss Federal Council declared the suspension of limitation periods for the entire Swiss debt collection system [...] The suspension will be in effect from 19 March 2020, 7 a.m., until midnight of 4 April 2020. [...] The suspension of the limitation periods means, in essence, that debt collection acts may no longer be carried out.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200430101147/https://iclg.com/briefing/11252-covid-19-suspension-of-debt-enforcement-proceedings-and-potential-measures-in-the-judicial-sector" Switzerland,CHE,20200320,E1: Income support,2,0,"On 20th March, the Swiss Federal Council announces a package of economic measures to combat the effects of coronavirus. This includes compensation for loss of earnings for both employees and the self employed, corresponding to 80% of their income. http://web.archive.org/web/20200430093321/https://www.bsv.admin.ch/bsv/de/home/publikationen-und-service/medieninformationen/nsb-anzeigeseite.msg-id-78515.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200328,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Deadline for rent arrears due by tenants extended from 30 days to 90 days, according to 'Ordinance on Mitigating the Effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Leases' announced by Swiss Federal Council on 27th March. Ordinance to come into force on 28th March and to apply until 31st May. http://web.archive.org/web/20200430100053/https://www.admin.ch/opc/en/classified-compilation/20200890/index.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200329,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on all foreigners except for Liechtenstein: https://web.archive.org/web/20200326164311/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200409,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Federal measures on 2020-04-09 do not mention masks (http://web.archive.org/web/20200409070418/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On April 16th, the Federal Council decided that some businesses may begin reopening on April 27th. These include ""hairdressing salons, massage practices, tattoo and cosmetic studios. Florists, DIY stores and garden centres may also open again, as can unstaffed public facilities such as car washes."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503160247/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-78818.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200427,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Switzerland continues its restrictions on gatherings and public events. However, as of April 27th, funeral attendance will no longer be limited to close relatives. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503160247/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-78818.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200427,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Switzerland continues its restrictions on gatherings and public events. However, as of April 27th, funeral attendance will no longer be limited to close relatives. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503160247/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-78818.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200427,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"At an April 16th meeting, the Federal Council noted that although more workplaces are opening up beginning April 27th, recommendations on social distancing and working from home are still in effect, and continued its recommendation to stay home when possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503160247/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-78818.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200427,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Effective as of 27 April 2020, Switzerland (at the federal level) ended many protective measures. However, masks are not obligatory and will only be recommended on 30 April 2020. ""In contrast to Austria and Germany, which introduce a mask requirement in public spaces, the authorities in this country still do not want to know about it. ""Keep your distance, wash your hands!"" Is their motto to protect healthy people."" The government expects industries to work out protective measures which could include wearing masks but this is not prescribed (nor recommended before 30 April) by the Swiss federal government ""... because some of the restrictions will cease to apply ... and the distance rule can hardly be observed in certain areas, the Federal Council is obliging the industries and companies to accompany the relaxation with protection concepts. These could provide for the use of masks."" Therefore H6=0" Switzerland,CHE,20200430,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The swiss federal government started a campaign with a recommendation to use masks on 30 April 2020 (see Twitter messages on @BAG-OFSP-UFSP on 30 April 2020 and for example a press article like (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830141832/https://www.nau.ch/news/schweiz/coronavirus-bag-erklart-in-video-die-korrekte-masken-anwendung-65700574) " Switzerland,CHE,20200503,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Recommendation: Wear a mask if it is not possible to keep your distance. You usually don't need to wear a hygienic mask in public spaces. We recommend this in the following situations: If, for example, you cannot keep a distance of 2 meters to others in public transport, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask. You use a service for which wearing a mask is required in the industry's protection concept. Note: Keeping your distance and hand washing remain the most effective protective measures."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200503154625/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200506,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact-Tracing lies in the responsibility of the regions (Kantonen). The below article states that many regions have given up contact-tracing as cases increased so that it seems most appropriate to leave H3=1-Limited: ""Because now the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) requires all cantonal doctors to keep track of all contacts of newly infected people. At the very beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic, all cantons did this. But the number of infected people increased so quickly that most cantons gave up this so-called contact tracing."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200709164733/https://www.medinside.ch/de/post/beim-contact-tracing-ist-zug-der-vorbild-kanton)" Switzerland,CHE,20200511,C1: School closing,0,,"From 11 May, primary and lower secondary schools be allowed to reopen and recommence classroom teaching. At baccalaureate schools and at vocational colleges and higher education institutions, classes involving up to five students, including music lessons can resume from 11 May. Exams can be held, provided the rules on hygiene and social distancing are respected. Classes involving larger groups should be possible from 8 June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200519022120/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-78948.html Universities still not fully open, but they are responding on a case basis (as documented below) rather than based on national policy, so coded as open rather than 2T. " Switzerland,CHE,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Federal Council has decided that not only shops and markets, but also museums, libraries and archives should be allowed to reopen from 11 May. In these establishments, implementing the rules on hygiene and social distancing is straightforward and it is easy to control people's movements. Botanical gardens and zoos will remain closed, but are expected to reopen on 8 June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200519022120/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-78948.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200511,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Federal Council maintains ban with some measures relaxed: ""After consultation with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Department of Home Affairs (EDI) defines countries or regions that are referred to as a risk country or risk region. According to the ordinance of March 25, 2020, all countries and areas are currently risk countries or areas. The Principality of Liechtenstein is an exception. All persons are denied entry to Switzerland, except from the Principality of Liechtenstein Exceptions are possible, for example for people who live or work in Switzerland. Anyone wishing to enter despite a ban on entry must demonstrate that one of the exceptions has been met. The measures have been relaxed since May 11, 2020. Applications submitted by EU / EFTA and third country workers before March 25 will be processed. Since then, family reunification with Switzerland has been possible again for Swiss and EU citizens. The border controls remain however."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200519024043/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200511,H2: Testing policy,2,,"testing increased to anyone symptomatic according to press release by the Department of Public Health, Swiss. Tariff on testing cost reduced also. http://archive.vn/wip/zUZLQ" Switzerland,CHE,20200511,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is in the responsibility of the 26 cantons, making it difficult to assess the exact situation. In terms of policy, it seems that all cantons continued, resumed or set up contact tracing as of 11 May 2020. See below for a list of references to the cantons for which explicit documentation was found. Therefore as of 11 May 2020, H2=2. HOWEVER: -the capacities are not always sufficient and information on this is documented in later entries -there is no strong central coordination (the cantons do their own thing) -although all cantons see it as their duty to implement contact tracing the wording at the federal level only talks about a ""recommendation"" as in: ""Contact tracing is recommended for all people with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 or for hospitalized people with probable COVID-19. The responsible cantonal agency identifies the close contacts and contacts them."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200530165857/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/information-fuer-die-aerzteschaft/contact-tracing.html) Despite these restrictions, H2=2 seems to reflect the policy of the cantons best. DETAILS ON 17/26 CANTONS (Canton, start/resumption of contact tracing, source of information) Zürich 11.05.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807072737/https://www.toponline.ch/news/zuerich/detail/news/contact-tracing-im-kanton-zuerich-wird-ausgebaut-00133958/ Bern 11.05.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807072829/https://www.be.ch/portal/de/index/mediencenter/medienmitteilungen/suche.archiv.meldungNeu.html/portal/de/meldungen/mm/2020/05/20200508_1013_gesundheitsbereichgehtineinenaechstephase.html Luzern 04.05.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200530083906/https://www.luzernerzeitung.ch/zentralschweiz/luzern/contact-tracing-ist-im-kanton-luzern-gut-angelaufen-ld.1220280 Schwyz earlier http://web.archive.org/web/20200807073053/https://march24.ch/articles/9093-contact-tracing-im-kanton-schwyz-laeuft Obwalden 27.04.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807073252/https://www.watson.ch/schweiz/coronavirus/528400132-wildwuchs-beim-contakt-tracing-wie-jeder-kanton-vor-sich-hinwerkelt Nidwalden 23.04.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807073252/https://www.watson.ch/schweiz/coronavirus/528400132-wildwuchs-beim-contakt-tracing-wie-jeder-kanton-vor-sich-hinwerkelt Glarus 11.05.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807073403/https://www.gl.ch/public-newsroom/details.html/31/news/14697 Zug 03.03.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807073525/https://www.zg.ch/behoerden/gesundheitsdirektion/direktionssekretariat/aktuell/coronavirus-contact-tracing-wird-intensiviert Fribourg 11.05.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807073732/https://www.fr.ch/de/covid19/news/testen-tracken-isolieren-neue-strategie-zur-eindaemmung-des-coronavirus Solothurn earlier http://web.archive.org/web/20200807073252/https://www.watson.ch/schweiz/coronavirus/528400132-wildwuchs-beim-contakt-tracing-wie-jeder-kanton-vor-sich-hinwerkelt Basel-Stadt 22.04.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807073826/https://www.bs.ch/nm/2020-coronavirus-start-der-covid-care-app-im-kanton-basel-stadt-gd.html Schaffhausen 07.05.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807074023/https://sh.ch/CMS/Webseite/Kanton-Schaffhausen/Beh-rde/Regierung/Staatskanzlei-4163774-DE.html Appenzell Ausserhoden 11.05.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807074241/https://www.nau.ch/ort/herisau/appenzell-ausserrhoden-verstarkt-contact-tracing-65704174 St. Gallen earlier http://web.archive.org/web/20200807073252/https://www.watson.ch/schweiz/coronavirus/528400132-wildwuchs-beim-contakt-tracing-wie-jeder-kanton-vor-sich-hinwerkelt Graubünden 11.05.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807074459/https://www.gr.ch/DE/Medien/Mitteilungen/MMStaka/2020/Seiten/2020051501.aspx Aargau 11.05.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807074712/https://www.srf.ch/news/regional/aargau-solothurn/erste-bilanz-contact-tracing-ist-ein-wirksames-mittel Thurgau 11.05.20 http://web.archive.org/web/20200807074721/https://www.lungenliga.ch/de/lungenliga-thurgau/dienstleistungen/contact-tracing.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200512,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Remained ""stay at home"" messaging. http://web.archive.org/web/20200519023335/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-den-alltag.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200512,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Recommendation: Wear a mask if it is not possible to keep your distance. You usually don't need to wear a hygienic mask in public spaces. We recommend this in the following situations: If, for example, you cannot keep a distance of 2 meters to others in public transport, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask. You use a service for which wearing a mask is required in the industry's protection concept. Note: Keeping your distance and hand washing remain the most effective protective measures."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200512084856/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200516,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Recommendation: Wear a mask if it is not possible to keep your distance. You usually don't need to wear a hygienic mask in public spaces. We recommend this in the following situations: If, for example, you cannot keep a distance of 2 meters to others in public transport, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask. You use a service for which wearing a mask is required in the industry's protection concept. Note: Keeping your distance and hand washing remain the most effective protective measures."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200516092146/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200519,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Recommendation: Wear a mask if it is not possible to keep your distance. You usually don't need to wear a hygienic mask in public spaces. We recommend this in the following situations: If, for example, you cannot keep a distance of 2 meters to others in public transport, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask. You use a service for which wearing a mask is required in the industry's protection concept. Note: Keeping your distance and hand washing remain the most effective protective measures."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200519132054/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html#613045239)" Switzerland,CHE,20200520,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Official government site states ""In order to identify any new infection as quickly as possible, all people with symptoms are now tested."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200530165440/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/haeufig-gestellte-fragen.html) It is unclear when the change was exactly made. " Switzerland,CHE,20200521,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Recommendation: Wear a mask if it is not possible to keep your distance. You usually don't need to wear a hygienic mask in public spaces. We recommend this in the following situations: If, for example, you cannot keep a distance of 2 meters to others in public transport, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask. You use a service for which wearing a mask is required in the industry's protection concept. Note: Keeping your distance and hand washing remain the most effective protective measures."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200521084855/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200525,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Empfehlung: Maske tragen, wenn Abstandhalten nicht möglich ist. Sie müssen im öffentlichen Raum normalerweise keine Hygienemaske tragen. Wir empfehlen dies aber in folgenden Situationen: Wenn Sie zum Beispiel im ÖV den Abstand von 2 Metern zu anderen nicht einhalten können, empfehlen wir Ihnen dringend eine Maske zu tragen. Sie nehmen eine Dienstleistung in Anspruch, bei der im Schutzkonzept der Branche das Maskentragen vorgeschrieben ist. Beachten Sie: Abstand halten und Händewaschen bleiben die wirkungsvollsten Schutzmassnahmen."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200525154901/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200530,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to a decision taken on May 27 2020 (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200530162928/https://www.admin.ch/opc/de/official-compilation/2020/1815.pdf) as of May 30 2020 ""Crowds of more than 30 people in public spaces, especially in public places, on footpaths and in parks, are prohibited; This does not apply to schoolchildren gathering on break places""" Switzerland,CHE,20200531,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In the ""Recommendations for everyday life"" of 31 May 2020: ""We have to stop the further spread of the new coronavirus. That's why we should generally still stay at home. "" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200531054708/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-den-alltag.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200601,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"The measure to protect renters expired on 1 June 2020 ""Extension of the deadline for payment arrears by the tenant from 30 today to at least 90 days. However, this only applies to payment arrears that arise in connection with the Federal Council's measures to combat the corona virus. It is also only about rents and ancillary costs that are due between March 13 and May 31, 2020."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200710220151/https://www.bwo.admin.ch/bwo/de/home/mietrecht/coronavirus.html) Other measures providing debt/contract relief to families are not known." Switzerland,CHE,20200604,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Recommendation: Wear a mask if it is not possible to keep your distance You usually don't need to wear a hygienic mask in public spaces. We recommend this in the following situations: If, for example, you cannot keep a distance of 2 meters to others in public transport, we strongly recommend that you wear a mask. You use a service for which wearing a mask is required in the industry's protection concept. Note: Keeping your distance and hand washing remain the most effective protective measures."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200604233006/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200606,C1: School closing,0,,"As of 6 June 2020, the federal level decided that ""Classroom teaching at upper secondary and vocational schools, higher education and other educational institutions"" now is permitted. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611185821/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html) Note that schools still need to put protective measures in place. The general protective measures defined at the federal level are ""According to the guidelines and recommendations of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG), no distance rules apply between students. The minimum distance of 1.5 meters specified by the BAG should be kept as possible between adults and schoolchildren. The minimum distance must be observed among adults."" Universities are responding step by step and are only partially reopening as is documented in later entries. However, as they are not responding based on national policy, the coding is still as 0 rather than 2T or 1G. " Switzerland,CHE,20200606,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"As of 6 June 2020, there are no more restrictions on workplaces. However the ""The recommendation to work from home if possible"" stays in effect and was only lifted on 22 June 2020. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611185821/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html) " Switzerland,CHE,20200606,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The only remaining restrictions are on gatherings in public of more than 30 people, events or demonstrations with more than 300 people and sports competition involving close physical contact. Keeping a distance, wearing a mask and observing hygiene rules still applies. As public event with more than 300 people are still forbidden, the flag is kept a C3=2 for now. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611185821/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200606,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The only remaining restrictions are on gatherings in public of more than 30 people, events or demonstrations with more than 300 people and sports competition involving close physical contact. Keeping a distance, wearing a mask and observing hygiene rules still applies. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611185821/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200606,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""From 6 June, the measures put in place to fight the new coronavirus will be extensively eased."" This includes: -Events with up to 300 people allowed -Sports events allowed to resume (except for sports with continuous, close physical contact) -Mountain rail and cableways, campsites, zoos and swimming pools to reopen -Restaurants: larger groups allowed -Classroom teaching at upper secondary and vocational schools and at higher education institutions (from http://web.archive.org/web/20200706215257/https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases/media-releases-federal-council.msg-id-79268.html) BUT: ""Recommendations on working from home remain in place"" and the government ""Recommendations for everyday life"" of 7 June 2020 still say ""We have to stop the further spread of the new coronavirus. That's why we should generally still stay at home.""(http://web.archive.org/web/20200607023049/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-den-alltag.html) " Switzerland,CHE,20200606,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of 6 June 2020, there are no more restrictions on workplaces. The only remaining restrictions are on gatherings in public of more than 30 people, events or demonstrations with more than 300 people and sports competition involving close physical contact. Keeping a distance, wearing a mask and observing hygiene rules still applies (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611185821/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200608,C1: School closing,0,,"In response to changes in policy at the federal level (see 6 June 2020), the 4 largest universities responded as follows: Universität Zürich: ""On June 8, 2020, UZH switched to an adapted face-to-face operation, in compliance with the applicable rules of conduct and hygiene and the ban on assembly."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200809074352/https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/de/about/coronavirus/students.html) ETH: several restrictions were not yet lifted when checking on 9 August 2020. For example: ""The student assistants are generally not allowed to work at ETH until the end of August."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200809075012/https://ethz.ch/services/de/news-und-veranstaltungen/coronavirus/studierende.html) Universität Bern kept restrictions until July 1st 2020: ""The University of Bern is returning to normality with reduced attendance: from July 1, 2020 - in compliance with the distance and hygiene rules in accordance with the protection concept - employees will be present at the workplace for 50 percent of their working hours as a guide recommended. ... The university buildings are generally open again."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200809080119/https://www.unibe.ch/coronavirus/index_ger.html) University de Genève: ""From 8 June, University buildings is once again accessible to all members of the academic community, students and staff. ... Workspaces in the common areas of University buildings are accessible again. They are reorganized to respect social distancing rule. Some services may still have limited access and hours due to health-related restrictions."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200809075754/https://www.unige.ch/coronavirus/en/services-et-batiments/) Still coded as 0 as university response does not reflect changes to national policy, but rather individual university preference. " Switzerland,CHE,20200611,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The FAQ on the official government web-site has been updated and now states ""A diagnostic analysis for SARS-CoV2 costs around 95 francs. Whether or not you are reimbursed depends on whether you are displaying symptoms of illness, are considered to be at especially high risk and/or whether you require medical treatment."" From this I derive that tests are generally available, but not always reimbursed. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200611194011/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/haeufig-gestellte-fragen.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200613,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""You don't have to wear a hygienic mask in public spaces. We recommend this in the following situations: For example, if you cannot keep a distance of 2 meters to others in public transport. When you use a service or attend an event where wearing a mask is prescribed in the protection concept."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200613152739/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The federal government announced the following changes going into effect on 15 June 2020 (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200621201206/https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home.html) ""From 15 June, border controls at all land and air borders between Switzerland and the other Schengen states will be lifted. From then, normal entry requirements will apply again: to all citizens of a Schengen state to persons with rights of free movement to third-country nationals who do not require a visa who are already legally resident in the Schengen area"" However: ""Foreign nationals without rights of free movement who wish to enter Switzerland but do not fall within any of the categories of exceptions under the COVID-19 Ordinance are still subject to entry restrictions."" whereby ""right of free movement"" is defined as ""EU/EFTA and UK citizens and their family members, irrespective of their nationality, have rights of free movement. Family members are defined as spouses and relatives in descending line (i.e. children and grandchildren, etc., including those of the spouse) who are under the age of 21 years or who are dependent, and dependent relatives of the person concerned or his or her spouse in ascending line (i.e. parents, grandparents). Different rules apply for students’ family members). Third-country nationals also have rights of free movement if they are posted to work in Switzerland for no more than 90 days by an employer based in the EU/EFTA, provided they have previously been living and working legally in an EU/EFTA member state for at least one year."" Therefore: despite the big change since 15 June 2020, the flag needs to be kept at ""3-Ban"" as some people who want to visit Switzerland but do not fall into the ""right of free movement description"" are still banned entry (e.g. tourists from outside of EU/EFTA/UK). " Switzerland,CHE,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"** At the federal level: Effective on 22 June 2020: ""Since 22 June the recommendation to work from home and specific requirements for protecting people at especially high risk have been lifted. Employers may now decide themselves how to protect their employees and whether they should work from home or in the office. The Employment Act applies in all cases: employers are required to protect the health of their employees with appropriate measures. With regard to the coronavirus, this means that employers must ensure that their employees can observe the recommendations on hygiene and social distancing. If it is not possible to respect the recommended distance, measures should be introduced that apply the usual workplace STOP principle (Substitution, Technical measures, Organisational measures, Personal protective equipment). For example: working from home, physical partitioning in the workplace, or wearing face masks. It is no longer necessary for employers to have formal sets of precautionary measures, unless their business, or parts of it, are generally accessible to the public."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200629235323/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html) **However, some local cantons have stricter recommendations. One such Canton is Basel that recommends to work from home if possible (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716091329/https://www.coronavirus.bs.ch/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html) Therefore the level is set to 1T" Switzerland,CHE,20200622,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of 22 June 2020, Events with up to 1000 people are permitted (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200624225117/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200622,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"As of 22 June 2020, the ban on gathering in public spaces has been lifted Open/permitted is -""Gatherings in public of groups of more than 30 people"" -""Events with more than 300 people. Where more than 300 persons attend: division in sectors each with 300 persons; this also applies to large clubs, etc. "" However ""The limit of 1000 people remains in place (at least) until 31 August 2020"" Therefore the value is set to C4=1 (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200624225117/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Effective on 22 June 2020 ""the recommendation to work from home and specific requirements for protecting people at especially high risk have been lifted."" Based on this, it seems cleanest to also change C6 to 0 on 22 June 2020. However: The German-language ""recommendations"" already dropped the recommendation to stay at home on or before 17 June (http://web.archive.org/web/20200617130505/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-den-alltag.html) but after 6 June (see that entry). WARNING: the English language version of ""New coronavirus: Recommendations for everyday life"" at the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH keeps stating ""That's why we should generally still stay at home."" In this inconsistency between the English-language and the German/French/Italian-language version, it is taken that the German/French/Italian versions are the authoritative ones! So DO NOT rely on the English version for this topic. " Switzerland,CHE,20200625,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""As of 25 June, the federal government is [...] assuming test costs where the FOPH’s criteria are met. This is the case, for example, if you experience symptoms compatible with COVID-19 and your doctor advises that you get tested for the coronavirus. If the FOPH’s test criteria are not met, the federal government will not assume test costs. This can be the case if you require a test result in order to be able to travel, or if the test is carried out at the request of your employer."" (from http://web.archive.org/web/20200629235323/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html) " Switzerland,CHE,20200625,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""SwissCovid, the Swiss coronavirus contact tracing app, can now be downloaded on the smartphones of over eight million residents, after parliament passed a legal amendment to govern its use and data protection. From June 25, the app will be available from the Apple App and Google Play stores for the public to test it."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200629194614/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/switzerland-launches-swisscovid-contact-tracing-app-for-residents/45859778)" Switzerland,CHE,20200625,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""You don't have to wear a hygienic mask in public spaces. We recommend this in the following situations: For example, if you cannot keep a distance of 2 meters to others in public transport. When you use a service or attend an event where wearing a mask is prescribed in the protection concept."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200625213358/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200701,E1: Income support,2,0,"""On July 1, 2020, the Federal Council extended the maximum period for receiving short-time work compensation from twelve to eighteen months."" ""Until the end of August 2020, companies can claim short-time work compensation (KAE) within two years within a maximum of twelve months. In order to counteract a further rise in unemployment, the Federal Council has decided to extend the maximum period for which short-time work benefits are paid."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200708064551/https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-79716.html) and ""The right of self-employed persons directly or indirectly affected by measures against the Corona Virus to Corona replacement wages is extended until September 16. The people in the event area who are employed in their own company and who are in a hardship situation can now also claim corona earnings compensation. This was decided by the Federal Council at its meeting on July 1, 2020."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716095756/https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-79685.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200701,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The policy is kept at H3=2 since 11 May 2020 as this is the policy of all cantons (see entry on 11 May 2020). However, media articles indicate that contact tracers might not be able to keep up. ""“Demanding” - contact tracing in the cantons is the Achilles' heel in the fight against Corona"" ""Rising numbers of cases and confusing ""superspreader events"" push cantons to their limits when it comes to tracing infection chains. The Federal Council is confident that they are up to the challenge."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200701184719/https://www.aargauerzeitung.ch/schweiz/stark-gefordert-das-contact-tracing-der-kantone-ist-die-achillesferse-im-kampf-gegen-corona-138330953)" Switzerland,CHE,20200702,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Tests are now free for residents (http://web.archive.org/web/20200610092505/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/society/covid-19_coronavirus--the-situation-in-switzerland/45592192)" Switzerland,CHE,20200702,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"the SwissCovid contact tracing app became available on June 25; as of June 30, about 920,000 people had downloaded it (http://web.archive.org/web/20200610092505/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/society/covid-19_coronavirus--the-situation-in-switzerland/45592192)" Switzerland,CHE,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"At the federal level, only gatherings over 1000 people are forbidden but local cantons have put stricter measures in place. ""The canton of Ticino tightens the rules the most: gatherings of over 30 people are prohibited, and a maximum of 100 people can be catered for in nightclubs."" as of 3 July 2020. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200705172046/https://www.nzz.ch/schweiz/corona-massnahmen-verweigerer-machen-den-kantone-grosse-probleme-ld.1564656?reduced=true)" Switzerland,CHE,20200703,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is in the responsibility of the regions (Kantonen) and as their policy is comprehensive tracing, the policy value has been set to H3=2 since 11 May 2020. However, media reports indicate that the capacity might be insufficient. ""With the increasing number of Corona cases, contact tracing is back in the spotlight. The cantons are better prepared than in spring, but it remains unclear whether they will be able to cope with the increasing number of cases."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200709170322/https://www.aargauerzeitung.ch/schweiz/kaum-steigen-die-infektionszahlen-an-ist-das-contact-tracing-der-kanton-am-anschlag-138348831)" Switzerland,CHE,20200706,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""In view of the increasing volume of people travelling and the rising number of new infections since mid-June, the Federal Council has decided to make masks compulsory on public transport throughout the country from Monday, 6 July 2020. "" (from http://web.archive.org/web/20200629235323/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200706,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 6 July 2020: ""In addition, travellers from certain regions will have to go into quarantine."" (this is on top of a ban for certain countries so that the overall assessment stays at 3-Ban) (from http://web.archive.org/web/20200629235323/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200706,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"FEDERALLY As of 6 July 2020 masks must be worn in public transportation and are recommended in all cases where the minimum distance of 1,5m cannot be observed. ""People over the age of twelve must wear a mask in all public transport. The mask requirement applies to trains, trams and buses as well as to mountain railways, cable cars or ships. The mask requirement also applies to the outer deck of ships. Ski lifts and chair lifts are excluded."" ""For services close to the body, for example in the hairdressing salon or in the cosmetic, massage and tattoo studio, both customers and staff should wear a mask if the distance is less than 1.5 meters. When visiting a doctor or hospital, we recommend that you wear a mask."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200720053710/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/masken.html) LOCALLY: Jura is the first canton to introduce a requirement to wear a mask in shops (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830152343/https://www.jura.ch/CHA/SIC/Centre-medias/Communiques-2020/COVID-19-Le-Gouvernement-jurassien-rend-obligatoire-le-port-du-masque-dans-les-commerces-et-magasins-et-renforce-le-dispositif-d.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200708,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The canton Vaud requires wearing masks in shops hosting more than 10 customers (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830153006/https://www.vd.ch/toutes-les-actualites/communiques-de-presse/detail/communique/point-de-presse-covid-19-du-conseil-detat-3-juillet-2020-1593783706/) Note that the overall status remains at 2G due to federal measures in public transportation. . " Switzerland,CHE,20200709,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"At the federal level, gatherings over 1000 people are forbidden but local cantons have put stricter measures in place. -The canton of Ticino still seems the strictest: gatherings of over 30 people are prohibited, and a maximum of 100 people can be catered for in nightclubs. This drives C4=3T. -Other cantons are also restricting the local rules on gatherings: Basel-Stadt decided: ""The government council, in coordination with the cantons of Basel-Landschaft, Aargau and Solothurn, has decided on further protective measures. The measures relate to the reduction in the number of guests from the previous 300 to 100 people in restaurants and events, when neither distance rules can be observed nor protective measures such as masks or barriers are provided, but only the recording of contact details. These measures will take effect on Thursday, July 9, 2020 and will apply until December 31, 2020."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716092114/https://www.coronavirus.bs.ch/umgang-mit-anlaessen.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200709,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""A recent survey has shown that more than half of the Swiss population does not intend to download the tracing application SwissCovid."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200709170636/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/majority-of-swiss-reluctant-to-download-contact-tracing-app/45891280)" Switzerland,CHE,20200710,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Foreign nationals without rights of free movement who wish to enter Switzerland but do not fall within any of the categories of exceptions under the COVID-19 Ordinance are still subject to entry restrictions. It is likely that restrictions on entry from 15 specific third countries will be lifted from 20 July."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200708232726/https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200713,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Events attended by more than 1,000 people remain prohibited until at least the end of August."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200706210755/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200714,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change: ""The ban on entry applies to foreign nationals who want to travel to Switzerland from a high-risk country for a stay here of up to three months, without working, that would normally not require a permit – i.e. primarily tourists, persons visiting family or friends, or on business. High-risk countries are any countries that are not in the Schengen area."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200716090536/https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/aktuell/aktuell/faq-einreiseverweigerung.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Some cantons (e.g. Basel) still recommend to work from home (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200720052905/https://www.coronavirus.bs.ch/so-schuetzen-wir-uns.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200720,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is in the responsibility of the cantons. As all cantons have a policy of comprehensive tracing, H3=2 since 11 May 2020 (see entry there for details). However, media reports point at limitations of the system: "" -The number of cases of new corona infections in Switzerland is steadily increasing. -Contact tracers reach the limit in their daily work. -The cantonal health directors raise the alarm. "" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200720054454/https://www.nau.ch/news/schweiz/wegen-steigenden-fallzahlen-kantone-rekrutieren-mehr-contact-tracer-65745070)" Switzerland,CHE,20200728,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Effective as of 28 July 2020, the city of Geneve requires a mask in shops (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830151825/https://www.arcinfo.ch/articles/suisse/coronavirus-geneve-rend-les-masques-obligatoires-dans-les-magasins-des-mardi-959340) Note that the overall status remains at 2G due to federal measures in public transportation and flights." Switzerland,CHE,20200730,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Federally there are no more restrictions up to 1000 people. But several cantons have imposed stricter rules: The strictest cantons seem: -Tessin: ""Crowds of more than 30 people are prohibited, clubs are only allowed to greet a maximum of 100 people and they must identify themselves."" -Zug: ""Only 30 people are allowed in clubs and bars."" Several cantons only allow 100 people at events or in restaurants (sometimes larger groups are allowed if distancing is ensured or masks are worn): Aargau (until 16 August 2020), Basel-Landschaft (until 31 August 2020), Basel-Stadt (until 31 August 2020), Luzern, Solothurn (see for an overview: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803122358/https://www.blick.ch/politik/masken-beim-posten-ausweis-in-der-disco-diese-corona-regeln-gelten-in-den-kantonen-id16016981.html) " Switzerland,CHE,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Faced with the worrying increase in the number of coronavirus cases, Geneva decided on Friday [2020-07-31] to ban clubs [nightclubs, cabarets,...] until at least August 23."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200801213931/https://www.lenouvelliste.ch/dossiers/coronavirus/articles/coronavirus-geneve-ordonne-la-fermeture-de-toutes-les-boites-de-nuit-961096)" Switzerland,CHE,20200803,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Keeping C3=2G because at the federal level ""Large-scale events attended by more than 1,000 people are likely to remain prohibited until at least 31 August 2020."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200803121124/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200803,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Coronavirus: Life partners from third countries can enter the country from August 3, 2020"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200809072425/https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-79949.html) A ban on entry from many countries stays in effect (see 8 August 2020 entry for overview)" Switzerland,CHE,20200806,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""The government of Ticino extends the measures in the fight against the Covid 19 pandemic until August 24."" (Ticino is the canton with the strictest regulations, see earlier entries for details) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200806152229/https://www.nzz.ch/schweiz/coronavirus-in-der-schweiz-die-neusten-entwicklungen-ld.1542664?reduced=true)" Switzerland,CHE,20200808,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The overall policy stays at 3-ban as ""citizens travelling from most non-Schengen countries, including the US, may not enter Switzerland except in exceptional cases."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200808084308/https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/covid-19_coronavirus--the-situation-in-switzerland/45592192) A list of non-Schengen countries not affected by this ban as of 8 August 2020 can be found here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200808084632/https://www.admin.ch/opc/en/classified-compilation/20201773/index.html Citizens and residents of Switzerland may always enter the country. Those who do enter Switzerland from any of 46 ""high-risk"" countries (as of 8 August 2020: http://web.archive.org/web/20200808084913/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/empfehlungen-fuer-reisende/quarantaene-einreisende.html) must undergo a ten-day quarantine or face a fine. " Switzerland,CHE,20200812,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Pre-announcement of a change that will need to be recorded on 1 October 2020: ""At its meeting on 12 August, the Federal Council took the decision to re-allow events for more than 1000 people from 1 October. Strict protective measures will apply and the events will have to be authorised by the cantons, taking into account the local epidemiological situation and their contact tracing capacity."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200813064953/https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-80054.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Measures in Geneva have been extended until 10 September 2020 ""As for nightclubs, discotheques, dance halls, cabaret-dance halls and similar facilities, their closure is extended until September 10, 2020."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200817145217/https://www.ge.ch/document/covid-19-nouvelles-mesures-prevention)" Switzerland,CHE,20200815,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1," Notes From August 15, a mask must also be worn in all aircraft taking off or landing in Switzerland. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200817144454/https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/corona-krise-schweiz/45590096)" Switzerland,CHE,20200820,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A press release of the federal government states ""The Confederation and the cantons have also exchanged views on uniform approval criteria for large-scale events. At its meeting on August 12, 2020, the Federal Council decided to allow events with more than 1,000 people again from October 1. The cantons must approve the events, taking into account the epidemiological situation and their capacities for contact tracing."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200820184434/https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-80144.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200820,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The canton of Ticino already extended measures until 7 September 2020 including ""Gatherings up to a maximum of 30 people"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200820184016/https://www4.ti.ch/fileadmin/DSS/DSP/UMC/malattie_infettive/Coronavirus/RG/20200819_Flyer_Misure_Cantonali.pdf)" Switzerland,CHE,20200820,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A press release of the federal government states ""In a joint assessment of the situation, the federal government and the cantons found that the situation is currently under control, despite the increasing number of cases, and that the cantons' contact tracing is working."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200820184434/https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-80144.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200824,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The city of Basel introduced new local obligation to wear masks ""...the Basel-Stadt government council has decided to make it compulsory to wear a mask for sales outlets and shopping centers as well as for employees of restaurants. A mask requirement now also applies to secondary schools in the post-compulsory area (grammar schools, FMS, vocational schools)"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830150122/https://www.coronavirus.bs.ch/nm/2020-coronavirus-erweiterte-maskenpflicht-im-kanton-basel-stadt-rr.html) Note that the overall status remains at 2G due to federal measures in public transportation and flights." Switzerland,CHE,20200825,C1: School closing,0,,"FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL: C1=0 Except for canton Tessin, all Summer recesses ended on 26 August 2020 and all schools are open for face-to-face education, with hygiene measures defined by the canton. In case of infections, individual people or groups that were in contact with the infected person need to go in quarantine but entire schools have not been closed, so that C1=0 seems to describe the situation best DETAILS on cantons 01-08 (the next sets of cantons will be checked during a later update in a cyclical manner) 01 Zürich: ""All school levels start with whole classes in the 2020/21 school year. The schools have drawn up protection concepts... At grammar schools and vocational schools, pupils are now wearing masks outside of class in the interior of the school."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200826184100/https://www.zh.ch/de/gesundheit/coronavirus/informationen-rund-um-schulen-kitas-heime.html) No information could be found on school closures. 02 Bern: ""Face-to-face teaching with protective measures"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200826184719/https://www.erz.be.ch/erz/de/index/kindergarten_volksschule/kindergarten_volksschule/corona/schuljahr-2020-21.assetref/dam/documents/ERZ/AKVB/de/00_Allgemeines/allgemeines_volksschule_corona_leitfaden_praesenzunterricht_mit_schutzmassnahmen_d.pdf) No information could be found on school closures. 03 Luzern: ""Classes take place regularly in full classes. It is important to adhere to the hygiene and distance rules.§ (http://web.archive.org/web/20200826184941/https://volksschulbildung.lu.ch/coronavirus) No information could be found on school closures. 04 Uri: Fact-to-face teaching with hygiene measures (http://web.archive.org/web/20200520085202/https://www.ur.ch/publikationen/20342) No information could be found on school closures. 05 Schwyz: ""The education department of the canton Schwyz has determined that the resumption of school operations after the summer holidays should take place at all schools in face-to-face classes. Depending on the school level, different protection concepts are used - but what they all have in common is that there is no general mask requirement in class."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200826185952/https://www.sz.ch/public/upload/assets/48071/MM_Schulstart_SJ2020_21_Schutzkonzepte.pdf) Some people need to go into quarantine due to local infections but entire schools were not closed. 06 Obwalden: ""The new school year starts with classroom and full-class lessons. The hygiene and protective measures introduced by the FOPH before the summer holidays apply to primary schools. Each school has created its own protection concept. There is no general mask requirement."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200826162758/https://www.ow.ch/de/verwaltung/dienstleistungen/?dienst_id=5962) The strategy is to impose quarantine for the people who had contact to a confirmed case but not to close schools. This happened on 26 August 2020 in a school in Sachseln (http://web.archive.org/web/20200826191142/https://www.pilatustoday.ch/zentralschweiz/luzern/nach-corona-fall-50-sachsler-oberstufenschueler-in-quarantaene-138902006) 07 Nidwalden: face to face education with hygiene measures (http://web.archive.org/web/20200826191603/https://www.nw.ch/_docn/223337/FAQ_Schulstart_Schuljahr_2020.pdf) No information could be found on school closures. 08 Glarus: ""In the 2020/21 school year, lessons at the Glarus schools will take place at all levels in all subjects and in all lessons according to the timetable. The necessary protective and preventive measures continue to apply"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200826191948/https://www.gl.ch/verwaltung/finanzen-und-gesundheit/gesundheit/coronavirus.html/4817) No information could be found on school closures. HIGHER EDUCATION: restrictions documented on 8 June 2020 still apply at e.g. ETH Zürich; however, not coded as C1 as this reflects individual university rather than national policy decisions (http://web.archive.org/web/20200809075012/https://ethz.ch/services/de/news-und-veranstaltungen/coronavirus/studierende.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200827,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The city of Zurich introduced a local obligation to wear masks ""in all interiors of shops, shopping centers and markets."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830145353/https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/gud/de/index/gesundheitsversorgung/public-health/coronavirus-sars-cov-2.html) Note that the overall status remains at 2G due to federal measures in public transportation and flights." Switzerland,CHE,20200828,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Effective 28 August 2020 the canton Freiburg imposed additional requirements to wear masks ""Customers and staff will have to wear masks in supermarkets and shops. In the catering facilities (e.g. restaurants, events with catering, bars and discos) only the staff is affected."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200830150711/https://www.fr.ch/de/covid19/news/kanton-freiburg-verstaerkt-corona-massnahmen) Note that the overall status remains at 2G due to federal measures in public transportation and flights." Switzerland,CHE,20200830,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"As of 30 August 2020 the overall status H6=2G because -Federally, there is a recommendation to wear masks of distancing rules cannot be adhered to (as of 30 April 2020) -Federally, masks must be worn on public transportation (as of 6 July 2020) and flights (as of 15 August 2020) -> this is the basis for 2G -Locally, many cantons have hygiene concepts for schools that includes wearing masks in certain situations (see C1 for details) -Locally, several cantons require wearing a mask in specific locations such as shops and restaurants (see earlier entries for details)" Switzerland,CHE,20200901,C1: School closing,0,,"HIGHER EDUCATION: C1=0 as restrictions documented on 8 June 2020 at e.g. ETH Zürich only applied until the end of August ""With the start of the autumn semester, the buildings are again fully accessible to the public."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200902221611/https://ethz.ch/services/de/news-und-veranstaltungen/coronavirus.html) That means that the 4 largest universities are open and no information could be found about closures. FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL: C1=0 All Summer recesses have now ended and all schools are open for face-to-face education, with hygiene measures defined by the canton. In case of infections, individual people or groups that were in contact with the infected person need to go in quarantine but entire schools have not been closed, so that C1=0 seems to describe the situation best DETAILS on cantons 09-11 (the next sets of cantons will be checked during a later update in a cyclical manner) 09 Zug: ""The lessons take place as face-to-face lessons in the full class."" (https://www.zg.ch/behoerden/direktion-fur-bildung-und-kultur) 10 Freiburg: ""In general, a return to normalcy is planned for all schools in the canton. For example, face-to-face teaching is carried out in whole classes.. However, if a distance of 1.5 meters cannot be maintained on the entire school premises, then the wearing of a mask for the pupils of the post-compulsory schools, for all teachers, the administrative and technical staff, for all persons occasionally involved in the lessons as well as parents ... are compulsory"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200902222329/https://www.fr.ch/de/eksd/news/neue-kantonale-massnahmen-im-bildungsbereich) 11 Solothurn: all schools are open but masks are compulsory since 17 August 2020 " Switzerland,CHE,20200901,E1: Income support,0,,"""From September 1, 2020, the majority of the extraordinary measures (expansion of the stakeholder groups, additional financial relief for companies) will be discontinued and a return to the original system of short-time work compensation will take place."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200917124017/https://www.seco.admin.ch/seco/de/home/Arbeit/neues_coronavirus/kurzarbeit.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200902,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Measures in Geneva have been extended until 16 November 2020 ""The Council of State adopted a decree extending until November 16, 2020 the closure of establishments accessible to the public and equipped for dancing, with drinking establishments and catering, such as dance halls, cabaret-dancings, discos and nightclubs."" (https://www.ge.ch/document/point-presse-du-conseil-etat-du-2-septembre-2020#extrait-21948) (NOTE: web.archive.org unavailable, link needs to be archived later)" Switzerland,CHE,20200902,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The swiss federal council confirmed after discussions with the cantons that ""Large events may be held again from October 1, 2020 if they have been approved by the canton. After consultation with the cantons and associations, the Federal Council set the approval requirements at its meeting on September 2, 2020. A protection concept must be submitted for every event with more than 1000 people. Strict guidelines must be observed."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200902220751/https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-80277.html)" Switzerland,CHE,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The canton of Ticino extended measures again until 21 September 2020 including ""Gatherings up to a maximum of 30 people"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200911115005/https://www4.ti.ch/fileadmin/DSS/DSP/UMC/malattie_infettive/Coronavirus/RG/20200903_Flyer_Misure_Cantonali.pdf)" Switzerland,CHE,20200909,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The overall status has not changed and stays at H6=2G because -Federally, there is a recommendation to wear masks of distancing rules cannot be adhered to (as of 30 April 2020) -Federally, masks must be worn on public transportation (as of 6 July 2020) and flights (as of 15 August 2020) -> this is the basis for 2G -Locally, many cantons have hygiene concepts for schools that includes wearing masks in certain situations (see C1 for details) -Locally, several cantons require wearing a mask in specific locations such as shops and restaurants (including the cantons Basel-Stadt, Freiburg, Genf, Jura, Neuenburg, Waadt, Wallis, Zürich, Solothurn - (see https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/corona-krise-schweiz/45590096 and earlier entries for specifics) (NOTE: link not archived yet as web.archive.org is down)" Switzerland,CHE,20200911,C1: School closing,0,,"PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS: All schools are open. In some schools groups of students or teachers are quarantined in case of local cases. (see e.g. this article for examples http://web.archive.org/web/20200911073951/https://www.toponline.ch/news/detail/news/coronavirus-ticker-corona-situation-in-elgg-immer-noch-angespannt-00140965/ 2020-09-09 ""At the Heimat-Buchwald school, three teachers tested positive for the coronavirus. The Cantonal Medical Office has ordered quarantine for four classes. For the children concerned, this lasts until Monday evening, September 14th. A total of thirteen teachers have to go into quarantine."" 2020-09-07: ""An entire high school class is in quarantine in the city of St.Gallen. ... The test result of another student is still pending, which is why the entire class is now in quarantine. Teachers are not affected because the distance was maintained."") As the policy is to not close entire schools, C1=0 seems most appropriate. HIGHER EDUCATION: 4 largest universities are open and have no significant restrictions (see earlier entries) Therefore C1=0 " Switzerland,CHE,20200917,C1: School closing,0,,"No information about school closures or changes in policy could be found." Switzerland,CHE,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Other cantons have also taken local measures. E.g. the Canton of Vaud also closes night-clubs affective as of 17 September 2020 (http://web.archive.org/web/20200917094243/https://www.vd.ch/toutes-les-actualites/news/13607/)" Switzerland,CHE,20200917,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Note that (despite the announced lifting of measures at federal level), cantons are enacting local stricter measures. E.g. effective as of 17 September 2020 in the canton of Vaud ""Events or private parties are prohibited for more than 100 people""" Switzerland,CHE,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"In addition, as of 17 September 2020, in the canton Vaud ""Events or private parties are prohibited for more than 100 people; From 50 people, the mask is compulsory and the organizers must have an identification list of the participants"", which is another case of C4=3T. " Switzerland,CHE,20200917,E1: Income support,2,0,"From 17th September, in certain situations it is possible to claim for income support: • Parents who have to stop working because their children are no longer being looked after via schools etc. • Income loss due to quarantine • Self employed who are forced to stop trading The income support is 80% of the lost salary. https://archive.vn/wip/gZQW7 " Switzerland,CHE,20200917,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"The overall status was: -Federally, there is a recommendation to wear masks of distancing rules cannot be adhered to (as of 30 April 2020) -Federally, masks must be worn on public transportation (as of 6 July 2020) and flights (as of 15 August 2020) -> this is the basis for 2G -Locally, many cantons have hygiene concepts for schools that includes wearing masks in certain situations (see C1 for details) -Locally, several cantons require wearing a mask in specific locations such as shops and restaurants (including the cantons Basel-Stadt, Freiburg, Genf, Jura, Neuenburg, Waadt, Wallis, Zürich, Solothurn - (see https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/corona-krise-schweiz/45590096 and earlier entries for specifics) NEW: The canton Vaud put among the strictest measures in place as of 17 September 2020 ""For all closed places accessible to the public (theatres, concert halls, museums, exhibitions, libraries, government counters, cinemas, hotels - for freely accessible areas -, places of worship, etc.), there is no limited places, but the mask is compulsory for all (except if a glazed device or equivalent for the staff)."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200917094243/https://www.vd.ch/toutes-les-actualites/news/13607/) Because of this H6=3T is chosen" Switzerland,CHE,20200918,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Swiss government's website, only symptomatic people with a referral from their GP will have access to a free test. https://archive.vn/wip/IuJaW " Switzerland,CHE,20200924,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Bern, 24.09.2020 - Tracing, testing, isolation, quarantine - these measures take centre stage in the new subcampaign of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) to contain the new coronavirus. The campaign is aimed at the general population. With a series of themes, the FOPH intends to motivate young people in particular, breaking new ground in the process: the campaign now extends to forums such as Tinder and gaming platform twitch.tv. Link: http://archive.today/2020.09.28-153652/https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-80493.html" Switzerland,CHE,20200929,C1: School closing,0,,"According to the UNESCO tracker, schools in Switzerland are fully open. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009021125/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Switzerland,CHE,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No policy changes. Discos and nightclubs closed in the Canton of Vaud. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009023524/https://www.vd.ch/toutes-les-actualites/hotline-et-informations-sur-le-coronavirus/covid-19-les-nouvelles-mesures-a-appliquer-a-partir-du-17-septembre-15h/ " Switzerland,CHE,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Limit to 100 of the number of participants in private events in the Canton of Vaud. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009023524/https://www.vd.ch/toutes-les-actualites/hotline-et-informations-sur-le-coronavirus/covid-19-les-nouvelles-mesures-a-appliquer-a-partir-du-17-septembre-15h/ " Switzerland,CHE,20200929,C8: International travel controls,3,," the Switzerland has largely followed the EU Council recommendations regarding entry requirements of non-EU citizens. Third country nationals who do not have rights of free movement and do not hold a valid permit allowing them to live or work in Switzerland will be refused entry. " Switzerland,CHE,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Wearing a mask is compulsory in closed public places, with a few exceptions (shops <10 people), and in closed events, regardless of the number of participants. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009023524/https://www.vd.ch/toutes-les-actualites/hotline-et-informations-sur-le-coronavirus/covid-19-les-nouvelles-mesures-a-appliquer-a-partir-du-17-septembre-15h/ " Switzerland,CHE,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On Oct 1st, the national ban on public events of >1000 people was lifted, but cantons can still impose stricter measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207170557/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html" Switzerland,CHE,20201010,C1: School closing,0,,"Based on new coding guidance: 1) Schools are open at all levels, but with alterations. 2) Public health precautions in schools are decided at the canton level, for each of the 26 cantons, so coding as ""Targeted"". (see article 5 in the decree by the Swiss federal council regarding the combat of Coronavirus). https://archive.vn/5XYU5 E.g. the canton Bern has decreed a range of protective measures such as phased recess, hygiene measures, no handshakes, increased ventilation etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826184719/https://www.erz.be.ch/erz/de/index/kindergarten_volksschule/kindergarten_volksschule/corona/schuljahr-2020-21.assetref/dam/documents/ERZ/AKVB/de/00_Allgemeines/allgemeines_volksschule_corona_leitfaden_praesenzunterricht_mit_schutzmassnahmen_d.pdf Looking at a sample of other cantons, similar measures are in place: Zurich: https://archive.vn/wip/CN4uI Ticino: https://archive.vn/MZutu Schaffhausen: https://archive.vn/wip/Oi65r This page has a map with links to each canton’s coronavirus regulations including schools: https://archive.vn/wip/22Q2M" Switzerland,CHE,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"At a national level, no required workplace closing, only a requirement to implement protection measures. At a canton level, Vaud continues to require clubs and discos remain closed until 30th Oct. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018154337/https://www.vd.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/themes/economie_emploi/entreprises/Q_A_Entreprises.pdf#%5B%7B%22num%22%3A7%2C%22gen%22%3A0%7D%2C%7B%22name%22%3A%22XYZ%22%7D%2C70%2C770%2C0%5D (section 1.3.4) It is worth noting that none of the other cantons seem to have introduced required closing for any sector of the economy. " Switzerland,CHE,20201010,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy" Switzerland,CHE,20201010,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy" Switzerland,CHE,20201010,C8: International travel controls,2,,"People arriving from a continuously updated list of countries are required to go into 10 days quarantine. https://archive.vn/LNnbe Cannot find any evidence that arrivals from some regions are banned. " Switzerland,CHE,20201010,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change found." Switzerland,CHE,20201010,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," Notes No change in policy, information is provided across federal and cantonal websites, Youtube, Facebook etc." Switzerland,CHE,20201010,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy" Switzerland,CHE,20201010,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No change in policy" Switzerland,CHE,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Nationally, working from home is now recommended again. Working from home recommended The Federal Council has added a paragraph on working from home to the Special Situation COVID-19 Ordinance. Employers are now required to observe the recommendation by the Federal Office of Public Health for employees to work from home. This will prevent large numbers of people coming together, particularly at peak times, and reduce close contact in the workplace. It will also reduce the risk of a whole work team having to go into quarantine if one member becomes infected with COVID-19. https://archive.vn/2fyBb#selection-2331.0-2335.491 While this would indicate 1G, due to the continued required closing on clubs and discos in Vaud, keeping the coding at 2T." Switzerland,CHE,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"From 18 Oct, working from home is explicitly recommended. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207193013/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-80771.html" Switzerland,CHE,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The requirement for persons over the age of 12 to wear a mask on public transport has been in place since 6 July. From Monday 19 October this will be extended to railway stations including platforms, airports and other publicly accessible public transport areas. As before, persons who are unable to wear a mask for medical reasons are exempt from the requirement. Masks are now also compulsory in publicly accessible indoor spaces including all shops, shopping centres, banks, post offices, museums, libraries, cinemas, theatres, concert venues, indoor areas of zoos and botanical gardens, restaurants, bars, discos, casinos, hotels (with the exception of guests’ rooms), entrance areas and changing rooms in swimming pools, sports facilities and gyms, doctor’s surgeries, hospitals and places of worship, advisory centres and neighbourhood centres. Masks must also be worn in publicly accessible areas of administrative buildings. Face masks must also be worn in all schools and higher education establishments, in child-care facilities and in the training areas of sport and fitness centres if part of the centre’s precautionary measures. https://archive.vn/2fyBb" Switzerland,CHE,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of, June 15, Switzerland has lifted all COVID-19 related entry restrictions for travelers from other Schengen countries. The Swiss government has not announced a date when Switzerland will lift the current entry restrictions for U.S. citizens. This is the updated information at the US embassy site. So, I am coding it to Ban. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028171227/https://ch.usembassy.gov/covid-19-info/" Switzerland,CHE,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Discos and nightclubs will be closed, and no more than four people will be allowed to sit at a table in restaurants and bars, with the exception of parents with children. All bars and restaurants must close between 11pm and 6am. In addition, markets and fairs in enclosed spaces will no longer be permitted. These measures were announced by the government on October 28, 2020, to be implemented from October 29, 2020, for an indefinite period of time as of now. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109173331/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-80882.html" Switzerland,CHE,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No updates on the policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201029,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As incidence rates in Switzerland are now above average compared with the rest of Europe, the threshold (for countries and areas to be added to the quarantine list) were raised. Under the amended provisions, only countries and areas with an incidence rate that is 60 higher than that in Switzerland will now be placed on the quarantine list." Switzerland,CHE,20201029,E1: Income support,2,0,"No updates on the policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No updates on the policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates on the policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updates on the policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks must now also be worn outside establishments and facilities, for example in outdoor areas of shops and at event venues, on terraces of restaurants and bars, and at farmers’ and Christmas markets. Masks are also mandatory in busy pedestrian zones, for example shopping streets in town centres, and wherever the required distance cannot be maintained in public spaces. These measures were announced by the government on October 28, 2020, to be implemented from October 29, 2020, for an indefinite period of time as of now. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109173331/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-80882.html" Switzerland,CHE,20201102,C1: School closing,2,1,"Higher education institutions switched to distance learning from Monday, 2 November 2020. Classroom teaching is still permitted at compulsory school level and at upper secondary schools (baccalaureate and vocational schools). This measure was announced on October 28, 2020, and applied on November 2, 2020, for an indefinite period of time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109173331/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-80882.html" Switzerland,CHE,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Between 2 and 29 November, the Geneva authorities ordered a ‘semi-confinement’, which went beyond Swiss national measures. It involved closing all bars, restaurants and non-essential shops in a bid to rein in skyrocketing coronavirus cases. Cantonal authorities also shut down leisure establishments like cinemas, museums, ice rinks, libraries and pools. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207190539/https://www.ge.ch/document/lutte-contre-covid-19-conseil-etat-declare-etat-necessite-met-place-mesures-plus-strictes-geneve http://web.archive.org/web/20201207190859/https://www.thelocal.ch/20201103/everything-you-need-to-know-about-genevas-coronavirus-shutdown" Switzerland,CHE,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Nation-wide, public events of >1000 people still appear to be allowed if hygiene measures are adhered to (policy change since 1 Oct), but measures at canton level are stricter. The cantons of Nidwalden, Obwalden, Schwyz, Solothurn and Uri have limited public events to max 30 people, and in Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Solothurn and Ticino public and private gatherings are limited to max 5 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207195443/https://www.thelocal.ch/20201111/what-are-the-coronavirus-shutdown-measurers-in-every-swiss-canton" Switzerland,CHE,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Private gatherings can have a maximum of 10 people, preferably from no more than two households. Outdoors 'spontaneous' gatherings can have a maximum of 15 people. In Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Solothurn and Ticino public and private gatherings are limited to max 5 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207170557/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201207195443/https://www.thelocal.ch/20201111/what-are-the-coronavirus-shutdown-measurers-in-every-swiss-canton" Switzerland,CHE,20201102,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No restrictions found" Switzerland,CHE,20201102,H2: Testing policy,2,,"From 2 November 2020, rapid antigen tests will be used to determine a Covid-19 infection, in addition to the PCR tests already in use. The Federal Office of Public Health FOPH envisages using these rapid tests for certain groups of individuals who are deemed symptomatic according to the FOPH criteria, symptoms having emerged within the previous four days, and who are not classed as being at especially high risk. Rapid tests may also be used for non-symptomatic individuals who have been notified via the SwissCovid app. This measure was announced on October 28, 2020, and applied on November 2, 2020, for an indefinite period of time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109173331/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-80882.html" Switzerland,CHE,20201115,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy updates." Switzerland,CHE,20201115,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy updates." Switzerland,CHE,20201115,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy updates." Switzerland,CHE,20201115,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy updates." Switzerland,CHE,20201115,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy updates." Switzerland,CHE,20201115,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy updates." Switzerland,CHE,20201115,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy updates." Switzerland,CHE,20201121,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Recoded from 3T to 2G because Geneva's local lockdown was softened with the reopening of various activities from 21 November: personal services involving physical contacts such as hairdressers, beauticians, barbers, tattoo artists and therapists. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207191537/https://www.ge.ch/en/covid-19-restrictions-closures-and-other-measures" Switzerland,CHE,20201123,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Three countries (France, Belgium, and Armenia) were removed from the quarantine list. Ban still applies to high-risk countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124025949/https://www.thelocal.ch/20201123/update-what-is-new-in-switzerland-from-monday" Switzerland,CHE,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"People who have tested positive can enter their covidcode into the SwissCovid app to warn others. Previously, only cantonal medical services as well as the attending doctor were able to generate covidcodes. Now with the SwissCovid app, people who have tested positive can enter their covidcode into the app and thus warn others about possible exposure while remaining anonymous. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124031556/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/news/news-23-11-2020.html" Switzerland,CHE,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Switzerland,CHE,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201124,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change in policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change in policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201124,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy." Switzerland,CHE,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"Since 2 Nov, universities have switched to distance learning. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207171650/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html" Switzerland,CHE,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Nation wide: discos and clubs closed. French-speaking area (Vaud, Neuchâtel, Friborg, Geneva and Jura): restaurants closed. For next coder: they will re-open on December 10, with social distancing and curfew (11 pm - 6 am) in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207185746/https://www.ge.ch/document/concertation-entre-cantons-romands-reouverture-restaurants-jeudi-10-decembre Note: coded as 'G' even though restrictions are tighter in the French-speaking part, because these tighter restrictions do not amount to a '3'." Switzerland,CHE,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No measures found" Switzerland,CHE,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change since last entry" Switzerland,CHE,20201201,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change" Switzerland,CHE,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures found. There is no ban on evictions or rent reduction policies, but tenants are encouraged to negotiate a reduction with their landlords themselves. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207193931/https://www.thelocal.ch/20200519/coronavirus-in-switzerland-how-to-negotiate-a-rent-reduction" Switzerland,CHE,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Switzerland,CHE,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Switzerland,CHE,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Switzerland,CHE,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Policy from 19 Oct still in place: Masks are now also compulsory in publicly accessible indoor spaces including all shops, shopping centres, banks, post offices, museums, libraries, cinemas, theatres, concert venues, indoor areas of zoos and botanical gardens, restaurants, bars, discos, casinos, hotels (with the exception of guests’ rooms), entrance areas and changing rooms in swimming pools, sports facilities and gyms, doctor’s surgeries, hospitals and places of worship, advisory centres and neighbourhood centres. Masks must also be worn in publicly accessible areas of administrative buildings. Face masks must also be worn in all schools and higher education establishments, in child-care facilities and in the training areas of sport and fitness centres if part of the centre’s precautionary measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207193013/https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/das-bag/aktuell/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-80771.html" Switzerland,CHE,20201207,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy, but just a note: on 7 December, a school in Allschwil (near Basel) was closed by health authorities. The closure will last until the Christmas holidays. https://www.bzbasel.ch/basel/baselland-beraet-ueber-neue-massnahmen-und-informiert-am-dienstag-schule-in-allschwil-schliesst-bis-ende-jahr-139652633" Chile,CHL,20200306,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"On 06/30/20 The government published a dictum that ""sets criteria and orientation on the occupational impact of a sanitary eme" Chile,CHL,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of health announces COVID response has moved to Phase three, asks all citizens to take self-care measures, quarantines to be respected, handshakes, kisses and the most efficient measure, which is frequent hand washing, to be avoided. Launches government website; https://web.archive.org/web/20200331183753/https://www.gob.cl/noticias/covid-19-ministerio-de-salud-confirma-que-chile-paso-fase-3/" Chile,CHL,20200315,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Chilean government suspended classes from 15 of March until the 12 of April https://web.archive.org/web/20200403014649/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200403014554/https://www.cnnchile.com/coronavirus/minuto-a-minuto-domingo-covid-19-chile_20200315/" Chile,CHL,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Chilean government announces that Chile has entered phase 4 of COVID response. President asks federal department heads to establish teleworking mesures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200331185329/https://www.gob.cl/noticias/chile-ingresa-fase-4-por-coronavirus-y-presidente-anuncia-cierre-de-fronteras-y-asegura-cadena-de-abastecimiento/" Chile,CHL,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Per order N° 180 issued by the Ministry of Health, all gatherings and public events of more than 200 individuals are cancelled (see article 2) https://web.archive.org/web/20200507084950/https://www.leychile.cl/Navegar?idNorma=1143498 " Chile,CHL,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Per order N° 180 issued by the Ministry of Health, all gatherings and public events of more than 200 individuals are cancelled (see article 2) https://web.archive.org/web/20200507084950/https://www.leychile.cl/Navegar?idNorma=1143498 " Chile,CHL,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travel ban on all foreigners into the country, some exceptions apply i.e. for residents / citizens who have to quarantine themselves if they come from high-risk countries. Goods continue to cross borders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326140228/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/" Chile,CHL,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of march 21st, several sectors of the economy that might ""gather the public"" are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507082208/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200325,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"By order number 203, published march 25th, the ministry of health canceled all public events (see article 27). https://web.archive.org/web/20200507055139/https://cdn.digital.gob.cl/filer_public/9b/62/9b62e0da-0676-4ff0-a96b-3d42342b6c1c/do_2_1744907.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200325,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"By order number 203, published march 25th, the ministry of health baned all public gatherings of more than 50 people. (see article 24). https://web.archive.org/web/20200507055139/https://cdn.digital.gob.cl/filer_public/9b/62/9b62e0da-0676-4ff0-a96b-3d42342b6c1c/do_2_1744907.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"By order number 203, published march 25th, the ministry of health required all individuals to stay at home from 22:00 to 05:00 (see article 1). Furthermore, there is a total confinement order for individuals older than 80yo (see article 2). https://web.archive.org/web/20200507055139/https://cdn.digital.gob.cl/filer_public/9b/62/9b62e0da-0676-4ff0-a96b-3d42342b6c1c/do_2_1744907.pdf ***///*** Targeted quarantines are also in place. A list of the targeted areas as of 7/5 can be found here https://web.archive.org/web/20200507061325/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"By order number 203, published march 25th, the ministry of health required all individuals to stay at home from 22:00 to 05:00 (see article 1). There is a total confinement order for individuals older than 80yo (see article 2). Individuals that need to move internally will need a ""salvoconducto"" (see third link) https://web.archive.org/web/20200507055139/https://cdn.digital.gob.cl/filer_public/9b/62/9b62e0da-0676-4ff0-a96b-3d42342b6c1c/do_2_1744907.pdf ***///*** Targeted quarantines are also in place. A list of the targeted areas as of 7/5 can be found here https://web.archive.org/web/20200507061325/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ ***///*** instructions to adquire permission for internal movement can be found here https://web.archive.org/web/20200507084123/https://cdn.digital.gob.cl/filer_public/4e/e7/4ee75fd1-5eef-4bb1-befc-8ea11fd38c7f/instructivo_salvoconducto.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200326,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Chile government was noted to have been testing all symptomatic people https://web.archive.org/web/20200413202240/https://chilereports.cl/en/news/2020/03/26/government-announces-15-new-laboratories-to-increase-chile-s-capacity-for-diagnosing-covid-19" Chile,CHL,20200327,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200403060015/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200327,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government announced benefits to facilitate the payment of electricity, water and internet bills, with special focus on the poorest (40% of the most vulnerable households). It does not specify until when the measure will be maintained, it could be assumed that it will hold until the end of the declared state of emergency. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507000146/https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=149144" Chile,CHL,20200330,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. /web/20200407020549/https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200330,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200331,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf " Chile,CHL,20200401,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. /web/20200407020549/https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200402,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government approved a one-time emergency bonus of 50.000 Chilean pesos for vulnerable families that receive welfare. The bonus is less than 50% of the last registered the median salary (2018) (https://web.archive.org/web/20200506232544/https://stat.ine.cl/Index.aspx?lang=es&SubSessionId=78e0518e-d028-4bf8-8d80-444b7277907c) Bill: https://www.diariooficial.interior.gob.cl/publicaciones/2020/04/02/42622/01/1748257.pdf Plus, the government announced a subsidy for workers of smaller incomes. https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=149472" Chile,CHL,20200403,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Chilean Government's website states that public transport is open and functioning. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403015757/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200404,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (like COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They trace the contacts for such tests. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. /web/20200407020549/https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200405,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200406,E1: Income support,1,0,"The parliament approved law 21227 allowing extraordinary use of employment security benefits of previous law 19728. The new bill was approved on April 1st, published on the official newspaper on April 6 (link 1). The benefits of the bill can be used during the state of emergency continues in the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506222717/https://www.diariooficial.interior.gob.cl/publicaciones/2020/04/06/42625/01/1748546.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200506223112/http://www.protecciondelempleo.cl/" Chile,CHL,20200408,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200408,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Since April 8, facial coverings are required in public transportation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201002041458/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202004/449493-chile-coronavirus-barbijo.html Since April 16, facial coverings are required in closed public spaces with more than 10 people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201002041141/https://www.minsal.cl/minsal-anuncia-que-uso-de-mascarilla-en-lugares-publicos-cerrados-sera-obligatorio/" Chile,CHL,20200412,C1: School closing,3,1,"Winter break is set for Monday, April 13, which ends on Friday, April 24. The date of the return to school will be announced in due course. https://web.archive.org/web/20200423040526/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"The suspension of face-to-face classes is extended, until the sanitary conditions allow a gradual return. This is for public schools. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mineduc.cl/la-seguridad-es-el-principio-fundamental-del-plan-de-vuelta-a-clases/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200513092306/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Chile,CHL,20200418,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Chilean Government's website states that public transport is open and functioning. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena/" Chile,CHL,20200418,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The closure of land, maritime borders and areas of our country for the transit of foreign people was decreed as of March 18. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403060015/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200421,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government is advancing income tax returns. The dates introduced are the ones of the first and last payment of the returns, according to what is stated in the website of the tax regulatory agency. Tax regulatory agency explanation: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506234704/http://www.sii.cl/destacados/medidas_mipymes/Medidas-landing-1.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200424,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430031627/https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf --> ""PROTOCOLO DE IDENTIFICACIÓN Y SEGUIMIENTO PARA CONTACTOS DE CASOS CONFIRMADOS"" " Chile,CHL,20200424,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430031627/https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf --> ""PROTOCOLO DE IDENTIFICACIÓN Y SEGUIMIENTO PARA CONTACTOS DE CASOS CONFIRMADOS"" " Chile,CHL,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The President is planning a safe return plan (reduction of lockdown measures) and one of the steps is the return of public servants to public services necessary for the community. https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=150453 ""Presidente Piñera presenta Plan Retorno Seguro: “Hoy es tiempo de poner a Chile por delante”"" (April 24, 2020)" Chile,CHL,20200427,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Chilean Government's website states that public transport is open and functioning, but with greater health measures and new schedules: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430030518/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200427,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The closure of land, maritime borders and areas of our country for the transit of foreign people was decreed as of March 18. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403060015/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200427,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of health announces COVID response has moved to Phase three, asks all citizens to take self-care measures, quarantines to be respected, handshakes, kisses and the most efficient measure, which is frequent hand washing, to be avoided. Launches government website; https://web.archive.org/web/20200331183753/https://www.gob.cl/noticias/covid-19-ministerio-de-salud-confirma-que-chile-paso-fase-3/" Chile,CHL,20200501,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There are no measures to close or restrict public transport, even in the regions of the country that are declared under ""full quarantine"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200517165536/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena/" Chile,CHL,20200501,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The action plan for coronavirus says in its ""Health"" chapter that all those that are ""suspect"" of having the virus and are affiliated to the National Health Fund will be tested. I could not archive the health chapter of the plan. Link: https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The same protocol still applies. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518215759/https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf" Chile,CHL,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"In the case of those regions of the country that are on ""full quarantine"", the number comes down to zero https://web.archive.org/web/20200517163254/https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena" Chile,CHL,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"BUT the code should be 3 for the regions of the country that are under ""full lockdown"": https://web.archive.org/web/20200517165536/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena/" Chile,CHL,20200508,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200517165536/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena/" Chile,CHL,20200515,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Jaime Mañalich, Minister of Health, announced that the Chilean government decrees a total mandatory quarantine for the province of Santiago, the country's capital, and other neighboring communes. The decision will take effect at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15 [/web/20200601192955/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52655289]" Chile,CHL,20200515,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"From 15 May, total quarantine was announced for Gran Santiago (includes all comunas in the Santiago Province, as well as the comunas of Puente Alto, San Bernardo, Padre Hurtado, Buin, Lampa, and Colina) and comunas of Iquique and Alto Hospicio. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604114602/https://cl.usembassy.gov/health%e2%80%afalert-u-s-embassy-santiago-covid-19-update/ Mass meetings are not allowed in these regions. Only cities that are not under this measure are allowed to hold meetings, but for a maximum of 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604114246/https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena" Chile,CHL,20200515,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation seems to have been operational even in quarantined communes but with restrictions. Metro stations are open olnly till 8pm and bus stations till 10pm in these places. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604114246/https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena" Chile,CHL,20200515,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Jaime Mañalich, Minister of Health, announced that the Chilean government decrees a total mandatory quarantine for the province of Santiago, the country's capital, and other neighboring communes. The decision will take effect at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15 [/web/20200601192955/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52655289]" Chile,CHL,20200515,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Jaime Mañalich, Minister of Health, announced that the Chilean government decrees a total mandatory quarantine for the province of Santiago, the country's capital, and other neighboring communes. The decision will take effect at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15 [/web/20200601192955/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52655289]" Chile,CHL,20200612,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are still closed." Chile,CHL,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Total quarantine is expanded to other regions of the country on June 12th. ""Health Minister Jaime Mañalich announced that total quarantine measures will be expanded to other areas of the country from 22:00 (local time) on Friday, June 12, due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. [...] Under quarantine measures, members of the public may only leave their homes to access basic services or medical reasons, or to access public services. Those doing so must have a permit."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702132114/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/349636/chile-total-quarantine-to-be-expanded-from-june-12-update-17" Chile,CHL,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Total quarantine is expanded to other regions of the country on June 12th. ""Health Minister Jaime Mañalich announced that total quarantine measures will be expanded to other areas of the country from 22:00 (local time) on Friday, June 12, due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702132114/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/349636/chile-total-quarantine-to-be-expanded-from-june-12-update-17" Chile,CHL,20200612,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Total quarantine is expanded to other regions of the country on June 12th. ""Health Minister Jaime Mañalich announced that total quarantine measures will be expanded to other areas of the country from 22:00 (local time) on Friday, June 12, due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. [...] Under quarantine measures, members of the public may only leave their homes to access basic services or medical reasons, or to access public services. Those doing so must have a permit."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702132114/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/349636/chile-total-quarantine-to-be-expanded-from-june-12-update-17" Chile,CHL,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Total quarantine is expanded to other regions of the country on June 12th. ""Health Minister Jaime Mañalich announced that total quarantine measures will be expanded to other areas of the country from 22:00 (local time) on Friday, June 12, due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. [...] Under quarantine measures, members of the public may only leave their homes to access basic services or medical reasons, or to access public services. Those doing so must have a permit."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702132114/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/349636/chile-total-quarantine-to-be-expanded-from-june-12-update-17" Chile,CHL,20200614,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of Emergency extended for 90 days. https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=152551" Chile,CHL,20200616,E1: Income support,2,1,"""President Piñera signs a project that expands Emergency Family Income to benefit up to 5.6 million people: ""It reaches far beyond vulnerable groups and includes the middle class."" The initiative, which is part of the Agreement for Social Protection and Job Recovery, extends the benefit to up to $ 100,000 per person. The program, part of the transversal agreement promoted by the President for social protection and job recovery, changes its design to act as a complement to the current income of the family group. This encompasses both households with no formal income and those with some formal income, and includes families with other benefits such as the employment protection law, unemployment insurance, support for independent workers and people who collect contributory pensions. and non-contributory. The law adds a fourth month of payment, which will be 80% of income and may go up to 100% if sanitary conditions so warrant."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702133937/https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=152600" Chile,CHL,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""On Sunday, June 21, Health Minister Enrique Paris announced that three communes of Antofagasta region would be placed under lockdown on Tuesday, June 23, due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases."" https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352941/chile-chilean-government-to-impose-lockdown-measures-in-three-communes-of-antofagasta-region-from-june-23-follow-authority-directives-update-19 (link not archivable when tried)." Chile,CHL,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""On Sunday, June 21, Health Minister Enrique Paris announced that three communes of Antofagasta region would be placed under lockdown on Tuesday, June 23, due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases."" https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352941/chile-chilean-government-to-impose-lockdown-measures-in-three-communes-of-antofagasta-region-from-june-23-follow-authority-directives-update-19 (link not archivable when tried)." Chile,CHL,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""On Sunday, June 21, Health Minister Enrique Paris announced that three communes of Antofagasta region would be placed under lockdown on Tuesday, June 23, due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases."" https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352941/chile-chilean-government-to-impose-lockdown-measures-in-three-communes-of-antofagasta-region-from-june-23-follow-authority-directives-update-19 (link not archivable when tried)." Chile,CHL,20200625,C1: School closing,3,1,"""In the south of Chile, a rural school is bringing the classroom to students, deploying vans to help teach pupils who might not otherwise have access to education during the coronavirus lockdown."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626102729/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/25/no-internet-no-problem-teachers-in-chile-take-class-to-students.html" Chile,CHL,20200701,C1: School closing,3,0,"Since 1 July 2020, schools have reopened in COVID-19 free remote pacific islands of Easter Island and Juan Fernandez archipelago. All other schools remain closed. See UNICEF situation report https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chile%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.2-%2030%20July%202020.pdf AND local news agency Chile Today article, archived https://web.archive.org/web/20201129085624/https://chiletoday.cl/schools-reopen-on-easter-island-with-outbreak-under-control/ " Chile,CHL,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Government has put in place targeted quarantines and cordon sanitaire for specific cities and regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714065210/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events are cancelled ""indefinitely"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200714065210/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Nationwide, all gatherings of more than 50 individuals are restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714065210/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ However, some targeted lockdowns have been imposed in Iquique, Alto Hospici, Pozo Almonte, Tocopilla, Antofagasta, Mejillones, Calama:. " Chile,CHL,20200703,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Under special measures of protection, public transport continues to work even in quarantined regions and cities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714065210/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200703,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Specific regions and cities such asIquique, Alto Hospici, Pozo Almonte, Tocopilla, Antofagasta, Mejillones, Calama have been quarantined. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714065210/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200703,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There are quarantines and cordon sanitaire ordered for several cities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714065210/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200703,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Only chilean nationals and permanent residents are allowed into the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714065210/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Targeted stay-at-home orders allow only essential workers to operate. In cities and regions without restriction it should be okay to operate in a limited capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727015628/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Están prohibidos todos los eventos públicos con más de 50 personas de manera indefinida"" Public events with less than 50 people are theoretically allowed though https://web.archive.org/web/20200727015628/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200717,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Same as before, but with new regions with stay-at-home orders https://web.archive.org/web/20200727015628/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200717,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Nuestro transporte público seguirá funcionando para asegurar el desplazamiento de los chilenos, pero con mayores medidas de sanidad y nuevos horarios."" Inter-city travel is still possible, intra-city transport is probably affected thought, especially outside the metro areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727015628/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200717,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"In those regions under lockdown, people can apply with the Carabineros for permits to go out for essential activities up to 2 times per week. http://archive.fo/4RKrI" Chile,CHL,20200717,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"People cannot enter the zones marked as ""Cordones sanitarios"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200727015628/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200717,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Same as before: ""Los chilenos o extranjeros residentes en Chile, deberán entrar en cuarentena obligatoria de 14 días cuando ingresen al país, no importando su origen."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200727015628/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200717,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Very informative website with best practices and Q&A: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727021731/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/" Chile,CHL,20200717,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"More than 3000 contact tracers https://web.archive.org/web/20200727031943/https://chile.as.com/chile/2020/07/23/actualidad/1595537012_458873.html " Chile,CHL,20200728,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Page 5 and following of the June 2020 strategy on Testing, Tracing, and Isolating (TTA) contains the exact procedure: http://archive.fo/1wEWs" Chile,CHL,20200728,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Page 5 and following of the June 2020 strategy on Testing, Tracing, and Isolating (TTA) contains the exact procedure: http://archive.fo/1wEWs" Chile,CHL,20200801,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The Government of Chile has defined a five-phase protocol in which regions transition from ""total confinement"" to an ""advanced reopening"". As of 9 August, several comunas in Chile still remain in phase 1 of total confinement, where mobility is limited to reduce the spread of the virus. http://archive.vn/rkwMt" Chile,CHL,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Government of Chile has defined a five-phase protocol in which regions transition from ""total confinement"" to an ""advanced reopening"". As of 9 August, several comunas in Chile still remain in phase 1 of total confinement, where mobility is limited to reduce the spread of the virus. http://archive.vn/rkwMt" Chile,CHL,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The Government of Chile has defined a five-phase protocol in which regions transition from ""total confinement"" to an ""advanced reopening"". As of 9 August, several comunas in Chile still remain in phase 1 of total confinement, where mobility is limited to reduce the spread of the virus. http://archive.vn/rkwMt" Chile,CHL,20200801,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The Government of Chile has defined a five-phase protocol in which regions transition from ""total confinement"" to an ""advanced reopening"". As of 9 August, several comunas in Chile still remain in phase 1 of total confinement, where mobility is limited to reduce the spread of the virus. http://archive.vn/rkwMt" Chile,CHL,20200801,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The Government of Chile has defined a five-phase protocol in which regions transition from ""total confinement"" to an ""advanced reopening"". As of 9 August, several comunas in Chile still remain in phase 1 of total confinement, where mobility is limited to reduce the spread of the virus. http://archive.vn/rkwMt" Chile,CHL,20200801,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As of 9 August, there are several regions in the country placed in a ""Cordon Sanitario"", a measure that restricts people from going in/out of a determined region. The current regions under this policy are: Poblado de Tarapacá, from 1-16 August Comuna de San Antonio Comuna de Pirque Comuna de Alto Biobío Región de Los Ríos Entre Penco y Concepción, from 10 August Entre San Pedro de La Paz y Coronel, from 10 August Ciudad de Talcahuano Provincia de Chiloé Región de Aysén Ciudad de Puerto Varas Ciudad de Punta Arenas Ciudad de Puerto Williams http://web.archive.org/web/20200809195348/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ http://archive.fo/kb8Yl" Chile,CHL,20200801,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Since 18 March, the Government of Chile decided to close all land, sea, and area borders for the transit of *foreign people* (the scope of the C8 indicator). On the other hand, all Chilean nationals and permanent residents in Chile, whatever their country of origin, may enter by submitting to the Sanitary Customs and a mandatory 14-day quarantine. As of 9 August, these measures are still in place. [This is not a policy change. See flagged point on 18 March to understand previous records that, I believe, should be recoded as 4] http://web.archive.org/web/20200809201718/https://minrel.gob.cl/prohibicion-de-ingreso-a-personas-extranjeras-no-residentes-y-otras/minrel/2020-03-22/143027.html" Chile,CHL,20200801,E1: Income support,2,1,"The program ""Ingreso familiar"", which provides income support to 2.4 million families, remains in place and was recently extended. Potential beneficiaries can apply to receive this income support until 8 August. Official source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809203149/https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=163826 News coverage: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809203459/https://www.meganoticias.cl/nacional/309350-cuenta-publica-presidencial-2020-ingreso-familiar-emergencia-pinera-promulga-ley-amplia-beneficio-jrx07.html" Chile,CHL,20200801,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Measures to postpone the payment of public services and prohibit disconnections are still expected in the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200809204433/https://www.24horas.cl/coronavirus/camara-aprobo-proyecto-que-suspende-corte-de-servicios-basicos-por-no-pago-4191426" Chile,CHL,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Areas have different restrictions based on a 1 - 5 designation. No area has a 5, but 4's are allowed to return to work if they are not in quarantine and have the correct permission and movement documents. ""Puedes ir a trabajar si es que trabajas en un lugar que no esté en cuarentena, a no ser que sea servicio esencial, y tengas un permiso de desplazamiento colectivo o un permiso único colectivo."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200827130957/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20200810,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Areas have different restrictions based on a 1 - 5 designation. No area has a 5, but 4's are allowed gatherings up to 50 people. Areas with a 1 -3 are allowed smaller gatherings or none at all. Sporting events up to 50 are also allowed outside without spectators. ""Participar en reuniones sociales y recreativas de máximo 50 personas, menos en horario de toque de queda."" ""Realizar actividad deportiva y participar en deportes colectivos con máximo 10 personas en lugares cerrados (excepto gimnasios de acceso público) y 50 personas en lugares abiertos. Sin público."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200827130957/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ for list of area rankings: https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200827130957/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Areas have different restrictions based on a 1 - 5 designation. No area has a 5, but 4's are allowed gatherings up to 50 people. Areas with a 1 -3 are allowed smaller gatherings or none at all. ""Participar en reuniones sociales y recreativas de máximo 50 personas, menos en horario de toque de queda."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200827130957/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ for list of area rankings: https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200827130957/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20200810,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Some areas with stricter quarantines may have limits on transport (e.g. areas with a '1'), but public transport is open and running, including in busy areas like Santiago. [link not archivable] https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/chile-announces-new-investments-to-improve-public-transport" Chile,CHL,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Certain communities in full quarantine, for full list see: https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200827130957/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Checkpoints for health inspections are in force at various points around Santiago and elsewhere. In addition to checking the health of persons passing through, these checkpoints will be used to confirm that specific individuals who have been ordered to quarantine by medical authorities are not violating their quarantine. You will need to get a “Health Passport” prior to travel and present it at any checkpoint."" ""A nationwide curfew (now running between 11pm to 5am) has been in place since 22 March."" Cordón Sanitarios still selectively in place, which prohibit ""entry and exit from a specific place. For entry and exit, an individual pass, a collective travel permit or a single collective permit will be required to ensure the basic supply and essential services in said place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200721081131/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chile/staying-during-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200827131007/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200827130957/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ " Chile,CHL,20200810,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still current " Chile,CHL,20200810,E1: Income support,2,1,"Still appears to be current https://web.archive.org/web/20200827131007/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/#v-pills-planeconoemergencia" Chile,CHL,20200810,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Still appears to be current https://web.archive.org/web/20200827131007/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/#v-pills-planeconoemergencia" Chile,CHL,20200810,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200827131007/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200810,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new policy found" Chile,CHL,20200810,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new policy found" Chile,CHL,20200828,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"In areas under strict lockdown (phase 1/5), only essential work is allowed according to the guidance in the official website of the Government of Chile. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907221147/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"According to the official website of the Government of Chile, as of 7 September, some Comunas in Chile remain under strict lockdown. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907221147/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"According to the official website of the Government of Chile, as of 7 September, several Comunas in Chile remain under strict lockdown. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907221147/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20200828,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"According to the official website of the Government of Chile, as of 7 September, several Comunas in Chile remain under lockdown. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907221147/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"According to the official website of the Government of Chile, as of 7 September, several Comunas in Chile remain under lockdown. Specifically, people can only leave their homes twice a week with an official permit for essential activities. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907221147/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20200828,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of 7 September, borders remain closed for foreign travelers. These measures may be reassessed during the next few days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907220719/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20200831,C1: School closing,3,0,"In addition to schools on remote pacific islands of Easter Island and Juan Fernandez archipelago, schools in 55 step-4 comunas are allowed to re-open. However, due to a lack of clear guidelines, the majority of schools remain closed. All other schools remain closed. See UNICEF situation report https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chile%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%203%20-%20August%202020.pdf " Chile,CHL,20200908,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Many comunas still in 24 hour mandatory lockdown, requires workplaces to close http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193815/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20200908,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""All public events with more than 50 people are indefinitely prohibited."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""All public events with more than 50 people are indefinitely prohibited."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200908,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No change in policy found, transport running with limited hours and restrictions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Numerous comunas in 24 hour mandatory lockdown; certain comunas ""subject to 24-hour quarantine only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays"" http://web.archive.org/save/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Numerous comunas in 24 hour mandatory lockdown; ""For comunas under quarantine, people will be allowed to obtain a permit to leave their residences only under certain circumstances.""; ""In places where sanitary cordons are in place, travelers may be subject to temperature screenings. Travel to or from comunas in quarantine requires a permiso obtained from the Chilean police (see “Quarantine Information” below)"" http://web.archive.org/save/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20200908,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Only Chilean citizens and residents of Chile are allowed entry into the country. American citizen in the U.S. seeking to travel to Chile for emergency reasons should contact the Chilean Embassy or the nearest Chilean consulate in the U.S."" http://web.archive.org/save/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20200908,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200908,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy found http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20200908,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200919100510/https://www.minsal.cl/" Chile,CHL,20200908,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy found " Chile,CHL,20200908,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy found " Chile,CHL,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"There are still several ""comunas"" in 24-hour mandatory lockdowns where workplace closing is required. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201002040302/https://chile.as.com/chile/2020/10/01/actualidad/1601575551_931438.html " Chile,CHL,20200930,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools in step-3 and step-4 comunas are allowed to re-open. All schools in step-1 and step-2 comunas remain closed. The Ministry of Education and UNICEF has published protocols for reopening of schools. To date, 47 schools are open in the regions of Aysen, La Araucania, Los Rios, Magallanes, and Valparaiso (which includes previously reported Easter Island and Juan Fernandez archipelago with a total of 1,152 children), and 141 schools are in the process of reopening. See Ministry of Education protocol for school re-opening https://sigamosaprendiendo.mineduc.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Orientaciones-anexos-Ed.Parvularia_ok.pdf AND UNICEF situation report https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chile%20COVID-19%20Situation%20report%20No.%204%20-%20September%202020.pdf " Chile,CHL,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Still current, comunas have a schedule for closures and openings http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193815/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201002,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201002,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Transportation still running on limited schedule http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20201002,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Still current http://web.archive.org/save/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Specific comunas schedules in: https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201002,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Specific comunas schedules in: https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201002,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Only Chilean citizens and residents of Chile are allowed entry into the country. American citizen in the U.S. seeking to travel to Chile for emergency reasons should contact the Chilean Embassy or the nearest Chilean consulate in the U.S."" http://web.archive.org/save/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201002,E1: Income support,2,1,"Policy remains current http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Policy remains current http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201002,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200919100510/https://www.minsal.cl/" Chile,CHL,20201002,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Detailed in https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CONTACTO-DE-CASOS-FASE-4.pdf" Chile,CHL,20201002,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"For public transport and public spaces https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Still current, comunas have a schedule for closures and openings http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193815/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201023225436/https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201022,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Transportation still running on limited schedule http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ " Chile,CHL,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Still current http://web.archive.org/save/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Specific comunas schedules in: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023225436/https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Specific comunas schedules in: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023225436/https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201022,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Only Chilean citizens and residents of Chile are allowed entry into the country. American citizen in the U.S. seeking to travel to Chile for emergency reasons should contact the Chilean Embassy or the nearest Chilean consulate in the U.S."" http://web.archive.org/save/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201022,E1: Income support,2,1,"Policy remains current, program is under the ""Clase media protegida"" umbrella http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Policy remains current http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200919100510/https://www.minsal.cl/ " Chile,CHL,20201022,H2: Testing policy,2,,"It is available to perform the Coronavirus diagnostic PCR test free of charge for all suspected to have COVID. Since Wednesday, March 18, the detection protocol has been extended, and to be suspicious it is no longer necessary to have travelled abroad or to know that contact with an infected person was made. There are more than 70 laboratories in Chile capable of analyzing Covid-19 tests. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921193338/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Detailed in a PDF document https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvgnyJmOL6jRycgPktYooc5Mmao5jg?e=eWxZQy (Original location at the https://www.minsal.cl/ webpage)" Chile,CHL,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Required for public transport and public spaces https://web.archive.org/web/20201023225436/https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201027,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools in step-3 and step-4 comunas are allowed to re-open. All schools in step-1 and step-2 comunas remain closed. 219 schools are open and 602 in the process of re-opening (i.e. waiting for the MOE approval), representing 6% of all 13,056 schools at all levels in the country. See Ministry of Education protocol for school re-opening https://sigamosaprendiendo.mineduc.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Orientaciones-anexos-Ed.Parvularia_ok.pdf AND UNICEF situation report https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chile%20COVID-19%20Situation%20report%20No.%205%20-%20October%202020.pdf " Chile,CHL,20201104,C1: School closing,3,0,"In regions in stage, the face-to-face classes of educational establishments of school and preschool education are forbidden. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113163049/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201104,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"In regions in stage 1, you can only go to work if you work in an essential service and have a collective travel permit or single collective permit. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113163049/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201104,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""All public events with more than 50 people are indefinitely prohibited."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201113065927/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201104,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""All public events with more than 50 people are indefinitely prohibited."" In certain regions that are in stage 1, they must stay at home, only leaving their house twice a week for purchases or essential procedures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113065927/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201113163049/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201104,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Transportation is running on a reduced schedule. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113065927/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201104,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"There's a nationwide daily curfew from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM, but there are also specific regions listed that are in quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116020956/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201023225436/https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201104,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? In places where sanitary cordons are in place, travelers may be subject to temperature screenings. Travel to or from comunas in quarantine requires a permiso obtained from the Chilean police (see “Quarantine Information” below)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116020956/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201104,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Only Chilean citizens and residents of Chile are allowed entry into the country."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116020956/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201104,E1: Income support,2,1,"No changes in this policy. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113065927/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201104,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes in this policy, http://web.archive.org/web/20201113065927/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201104,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign via the official website http://web.archive.org/web/20201115064803/https://www.minsal.cl/" Chile,CHL,20201104,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""There is availability to perform the Coronavirus diagnostic PCR test free of charge for all suspects affiliated with Fonasa. Since Wednesday, March 18, the detection protocol was expanded, and to be a suspect it is no longer necessary to have traveled abroad or to know that there was contact with an infected person. There are more than 70 laboratories in Chile capable of analyzing Covid-19 tests."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201113065927/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201104,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Each contact that have prolonged exposure must quarantine for 14 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113065927/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvgnyJmOL6jRycgPktYooc5Mmao5jg?e=eWxZQy" Chile,CHL,20201104,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Required for public transport and public spaces http://web.archive.org/web/20201116201151/https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201117,C1: School closing,3,0,"In regions in stage 1, the face-to-face classes of educational establishments of school and preschool education are forbidden. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"In regions in stage 1, you can only go to work if you work in an essential service and have a collective travel permit or single collective permit. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""All public events with more than 50 people are indefinitely prohibited."" http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In certain regions that are in stage 1, they must stay at home, only leaving their house twice a week for purchases or essential procedures. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Transportation is running on a reduced schedule. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"There's a nationwide daily curfew from 12:00AM to 5:00 AM, but there are also specific regions listed that are in quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? In places where sanitary cordons are in place, travelers may be subject to temperature screenings. Travel to or from comunas in quarantine requires a permiso obtained from the Chilean police (see “Quarantine Information” below). Travel between regions not in quarantine requires a permiso and health certification (visit the Comisaria Virtual or the nearest police station)."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201117,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Only Chilean citizens and residents of Chile are allowed entry into the country."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116020956/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201117,E1: Income support,2,1,"No changes in this policy. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes in this policy, http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign via the official website http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.minsal.cl/" Chile,CHL,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""COVID-19 testing is available at all public and private hospitals/clinics. Anyone may request a test, whether symptomatic or not, though private hospitals and clinics may require an appointment beforehand."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Each contact that have prolonged exposure must quarantine for 14 days. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvgnyJmOL6jRycgPktYooc5Mmao5jg?e=eWxZQy" Chile,CHL,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""The use of face coverings is mandatory in all urban areas, nation-wide. Face masks are required on all public transportation. Obey signage regarding social distancing."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Between November 23 and December 7, non-resident foreigners entering Chile who were in a high-risk country (including the United States) at any time within 14 days prior to their travel to Chile will have to complete a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine upon entering Chile, even with a negative PCR test. If the traveler’s final destination in Chile is outside of Santiago, they will have 24 hours to arrive at their final destination to begin quarantine."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201124,C1: School closing,3,0,"In regions in stage 1, the face-to-face classes of educational establishments of school and preschool education are forbidden. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"In regions in stage 1, you can only go to work if you work in an essential service and have a collective travel permit or single collective permit. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""All public events with more than 50 people are indefinitely prohibited."" http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In certain regions that are in stage 1, they must stay at home, only leaving their house twice a week for purchases or essential procedures with an individual permit that you can get via comisariavirtual.cl. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201124,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Transportation is running on a reduced schedule. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"There's a nationwide daily curfew from 12:00AM to 5:00 AM, but there are also specific regions listed that are in quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/" Chile,CHL,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? In places where sanitary cordons are in place, travelers may be subject to temperature screenings. Travel to or from comunas in quarantine requires a permiso obtained from the Chilean police (see “Quarantine Information” below). Travel between regions is allowed only to and from districts in Step 3 (Preparation) or above. Travelers will only be required to carry a sanitary passport (visit https://www.c19.cl/). https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Between November 23 and December 7, non-resident foreigners entering Chile who were in a high-risk country (including the United States) at any time within 14 days prior to their travel to Chile will have to complete a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine upon entering Chile, even with a negative PCR test. If the traveler’s final destination in Chile is outside of Santiago, they will have 24 hours to arrive at their final destination to begin quarantine."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201124,E1: Income support,2,1,"No changes in this policy. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes in this policy, http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign via the official website http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.minsal.cl/" Chile,CHL,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""COVID-19 testing is available at both public and private hospitals/clinics. Anyone may request a test, whether symptomatic or not, though private hospitals and clinics may require an appointment beforehand. U.S. citizens not covered under a Chilean healthcare plan must either pay for the test through their insurance or up front."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Each contact that have prolonged exposure must quarantine for 14 days. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion#salud/ https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvgnyJmOL6jRycgPktYooc5Mmao5jg?e=eWxZQy" Chile,CHL,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""The use of face coverings is mandatory in all urban areas, nation-wide. Face masks are required on all public transportation. Obey signage regarding social distancing."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201208,C1: School closing,3,0,"In regions in stage 1, the face-to-face classes of educational establishments of school and preschool education are forbidden. Currently, Ancud, Angol, Calbuco, Cañete, Cholchol, Chonchi, Curanilahue, Freire, Lautaro, Los Ángeles, Los Sauces, Maullín, Natales, Padre Las Casas, Paillaco, Puqueldón, Queilén, Quemchi, Río Bueno, Temuco, and Valdivia are all in Stage 1. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"In regions in stage 1, you can only go to work if you work in an essential service and have a collective travel permit or single collective permit. Currently, Ancud, Angol, Calbuco, Cañete, Cholchol, Chonchi, Curanilahue, Freire, Lautaro, Los Ángeles, Los Sauces, Maullín, Natales, Padre Las Casas, Paillaco, Puqueldón, Queilén, Quemchi, Río Bueno, Temuco, and Valdivia are all in Stage 1. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""All public events with more than 50 people are indefinitely prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207194629/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In certain regions that are in stage 1, they must stay at home, only leaving their house twice a week for purchases or essential procedures with an individual permit that you can get via comisariavirtual.cl. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Transportation is running on a reduced schedule. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"There's a nationwide daily curfew from 12:00AM to 5:00 AM, but there are also specific regions listed that are in quarantine. In the regions in stage 1, ""you can only go out to make purchases or specific and essential procedures with an individual permit that you can obtain at comisariavirtual.cl (two a week)"". https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.minsal.cl/nuevo-coronavirus-2019-ncov/ https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? In places where sanitary cordons are in place, travelers may be subject to temperature screenings. Travel to or from comunas in quarantine requires a permiso obtained from the Chilean police (see “Quarantine Information” below). Travel between regions is allowed only to and from districts in Step 3 (Preparation) or above. Travelers will only be required to carry a sanitary passport (visit https://www.c19.cl/)."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201208,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Since December 8th, foreign travelers no longer require a 14 day quarantine. However, ""all travelers (of all ages) will have to present three documents when boarding: 1. A completed “Affidavit of Travelers” electronic form (available at www.c19.cl and also known as a Sanitary Passport) prepared less than 48 hours before boarding; 2. Proof of a negative result from a PCR result from a test taken within 72 hours prior to departure (Note: the 72-hour time period begins from the time the test is administered- not from when the test results are returned); and 3. Proof of a health insurance policy that provides coverage for Covid-19 and related health issues during the traveler’s stay in Chile. All non-resident foreigners entering Chile will be subject to a 14-day “Period of Vigilance for Travelers.” During this period, travelers will have to report daily their location and health condition to the Health Ministry through a system that will be implemented for this purpose."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201208,E1: Income support,2,1,"No changes in this policy. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes in this policy, http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/" Chile,CHL,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign via the official website http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.minsal.cl/" Chile,CHL,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""COVID-19 testing is available at both public and private hospitals/clinics. Anyone may request a test, whether symptomatic or not, though private hospitals and clinics may require an appointment beforehand. U.S. citizens not covered under a Chilean healthcare plan must either pay for the test through their insurance or up front."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://cl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chile,CHL,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""People who have been in close contact with a person diagnosed with Covid-19 must comply with isolation measures for 14 days , from the date of contact. The circumstance of having a negative result in a PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 will not exempt the person from total compliance with quarantine"" http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion#salud/ https://1drv.ms/b/s!AvgnyJmOL6jRycgPktYooc5Mmao5jg?e=eWxZQy" Chile,CHL,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""Every time you go out, you must wear a mask , keep your physical distance and remember measures such as hand washing or use of alcohol gel."" This recommendation is for every possible stage a region can be labeled as. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/" Chile,CHL,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"""Today there are agreements with Oxford (AstraZeneca), Sinovac, Janssen and Pfizer. Therefore, the strategy that the government has implemented, in a timely manner and advised by experts, has allowed us to have today assured doses for 16 million people, practically the entire population. And to these four agreements is added that of Covax, an international alliance where the number of doses will increase."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201216133740/https://www.latercera.com/nacional/noticia/andres-couve-ministro-de-ciencias-tenemos-aseguradas-dosis-para-16-millones-de-personas-practicamente-toda-la-poblacion/BIOGL5WPOZGXHMVAWDNAU7IKEI/ " China,CHN,20200103,H1: Public information campaigns,0,,"Disclose 44 cases of uncertern-reason pneumonia https://web.archive.org/web/20200823200301/http://m.haiwainet.cn/middle/3541351/2020/0103/content_31693765_1.html" China,CHN,20200103,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"According to the notification of Wuhan health commission, 121 close contacts have been traced and put under medical observation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515001615/http://wjw.wuhan.gov.cn/xwzx_28/gsgg/202004/t20200430_1199588.shtml" China,CHN,20200105,H1: Public information campaigns,1,0,"Wuhan Municipal Health Commission advises residents to avoid enclosed public venues where people gather, wear masks as necessary, and seek medical consultations in time in case of fever and respiratory infection symptoms. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514235719/http://wjw.wuhan.gov.cn/xwzx_28/gsgg/202004/t20200430_1199589.shtml" China,CHN,20200105,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the notification of Wuhan health commission, serious contact tracing is being pursued. 163 close contacts have been traced and put under medical observation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514235719/http://wjw.wuhan.gov.cn/xwzx_28/gsgg/202004/t20200430_1199589.shtml" China,CHN,20200111,H1: Public information campaigns,1,0,"nucleic acid detection of the new corona virus was completed and shared to Virologic.org and GenBank. http://china.caixin.com/2020-01-20/101506244.html" China,CHN,20200111,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the notification of Wuhan health commission, serious contact tracing is being pursued. 739 close contacts have been traced and put under medical observation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515000039/http://wjw.wuhan.gov.cn/xwzx_28/gsgg/202004/t20200430_1199591.shtml" China,CHN,20200115,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"The Wuhan Municpal Health Commission pushes Q&A on the emerging disease through its official wechat account on the social media. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515075021/https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzA3MzU2ODQzMQ%3D%3D&=&mid=2651532576&=&idx=1&=&sn=7705e2730ae366d1106c0263c41e9677&=&chksm=84f294e0b3851df6543e93b53674dc01c063cd49a26d20979d512bb2ebcc5a84a9be119a7936" China,CHN,20200118,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"national health commission of PRC sends high-level expert team to Wuhan http://china.caixin.com/2020-01-20/101506244.html" China,CHN,20200120,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"During the evening interview. Bai Yansong from the China Central Television (CCTV) interviewed Zhong Nanshan FRCPE FRCP FRCPI, a Chinese pulmonologist and the chief expert figure leading China's combat with the COVID-19, Zhong confirmed that the new coronavirus pneumonia has caused human-to-human transmission. Wearing a mask is recommended to the general public. Zhong also mentioned the mask does not have to be N95, an ordinary surgical mask could prevent the majority of the virus. https://archive.vn/8gpKE" China,CHN,20200121,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""To qualify for the test, patients need to meet certain criteria, such as having symptoms of fever and pneumonia, and a surge in patients means it is “impossible to conduct the test right away,” an official at the Wuhan Center for Disease Control and Prevention told Reuters."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200127184432/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-testing-insight/confusion-and-lost-time-how-testing-woes-slowed-chinas-coronavirus-response-idUSKBN1ZQ21K" China,CHN,20200121,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"According to the People's Daily Weboi Account, a mask should be put on when people going hospital, using public transport, staying in the closed or crowded space for an extended period of time, being in the office or in the classroom where someone else is having a cold, or the patient is coming into close contact with anyone else. https://archive.vn/d3ptJ" China,CHN,20200122,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Mass gatherings shall be reduced to the greatest extent. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200124234617/http://www.nhc.gov.cn/wjw/xwdt/202001/ad36526a13dd4c5e93ab9a9f8122ab7f.shtml" China,CHN,20200122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The Wuhan Government shall reduce mass gatherings to the greatest extent. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430215640/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/sy/whyw/202003/t20200316_960170.shtml" China,CHN,20200122,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"The government of Wuhan city announced in the evening on 22 January that citizens must wear masks when going to any public space. Anyone who does not follow the rule will risk violating the ""P.R.China Contagious Diseases Act"", the ""Regulations on Hygienic Management in Public Places"". For anyone who obstructs the emergency task force may violate the ""Security Maintenance Penalty Regulations of the P.R.China"" and commit a crime. http://web.archive.org/web/20201019212041/http://www.xinhuanet.com/local/2020-01/22/c_1125495538.htm" China,CHN,20200123,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Different cities do so at different times. Here is Fuqing http://www.fuqing.gov.cn/xjwz/zwgk/gzdt/202001/t20200130_3190968.htm" China,CHN,20200123,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://m.sohu.com/a/368844312_459893/" China,CHN,20200123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"To sever the transmission chain, public transport and taxi services in Wuhan is suspended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200122232607/www.xinhuanet.com/politics/2020-01/23/c_1125495557.htm ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200510205821/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202003/t20200316_972445.shtml" China,CHN,20200123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Wuhan residents forbidden to leave https://web.archive.org/save/https://m.sohu.com/a/368844312_459893/" China,CHN,20200123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Measures were taken to ensure that all cases were treated, and close contacts were isolated and put under medical observation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200228142208/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/who-china-joint-mission-on-covid-19-final-report.pdf" China,CHN,20200125,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The National Health Commission maintains a dedicated website on prevention and control of covid-19 covering daily official notifications on the situation, news, policy announcements, public health education and Q&As. Similar contents are also pushed through its official wechat account on the social media in different formats including videos and infographics. Earliest archived links on 25 Jan: https://web.archive.org/web/20200125111315/http://www.nhc.gov.cn/xcs/xxgzbd/gzbd_index.shtml ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200125131140/http://www.nhc.gov.cn/xcs/xxgzbd/gzbd_index.shtml ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200125171110/http://www.nhc.gov.cn/xcs/xxgzbd/gzbd_index.shtml ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200515072508/https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MjM5NjI2ODA4Mw%3D%3D&=&mid=2653026291&=&idx=1&=&sn=30c83ca6019e9d72171b112ff37f4e02&=&chksm=bd3e86af8a490fb93b1b9d84fcb3981d4bed57f30e8b8e822eaef86f3552e178993e39db6028 ; https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://wemp.app/accounts/56c44cd4-9e6a-4aa1-aa0f-a1118c43d617?page=293" China,CHN,20200126,C1: School closing,3,1,"China's State Council on 26 January 2020 required schools of all levels and universities in the mainland China to postpone the starting date of the second term of the 2019/20 academic year. More details would be announced by the Minister of Education later. https://archive.vn/rVCFr" China,CHN,20200126,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The State Council announced that the Spring Festival holiday would be extended to 2 Feburary. Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/politics/2020-01/27/c_1125504548.htm?spm=zm5056-001.0.0.1.A6uMqd" China,CHN,20200126,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"More places (local governments) have regulated that people must wear masks when going to public spaces. For example, Guangdong province has issued strict regulations on wearing masks in public spaces, which is similar to the one issued by the Wuhan city government on 22 Jan. Some local government issued notices on requiring wearing masks in public spaces. For example Ma Anshan city of Anhui province. http://web.archive.org/web/20201019213701/http://www.jiangmen.gov.cn/jmjrj/gkmlpt/content/1/1967/post_1967674.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201019213512/http://www.xinhuanet.com/politics/2020-01/26/c_1125503661.htm https://archive.vn/uEHfx" China,CHN,20200129,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Although some places have stricter regulations on wearing facial masks in all the public spaces, the majority of cities require masks on in certain public spaces, mostly when using public transport. Places require masks in some public spaces include Chengdu city, Shenzhen city, Xi'an city, Zhengzhou city, Tianjin etc. On 29 January, the National Health Commission host a press conference when the deputy director of the China CDC Feng Zijian suggested that there is no need to wear a mask whenever leaving the house. In situations of driving, staying alone, taking a walk and going to open spaces where is not crowded, it is fine to not wear a mask. Given we are coding the most stringent policy in the country, therefore, I code ""3"" for strict places such as Wuhan and Guangdong, but ""T"" to reflect the regulations are not universally strict for the entire country. Even if in practice Wuhan might be executing the stricter policy, which requires masks at all times outside the home, it is not formally required by any government document. https://archive.vn/Cw0Z0" China,CHN,20200130,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The Chinese are currently only testing people who are sick enough to seek medical care because they have pneumonia — a criterion that automatically excludes anyone on the mild end of the disease spectrum."" https://www.statnews.com/2020/01/30/limited-data-may-skew-assumptions-severity-coronavirus-outbreak/" China,CHN,20200201,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Huanggang Municipality in Hubei Province restricts residents from leaving homes. Each household is allowed to send one member to buy groceries once every other day only. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510165548/http://news.stcn.com/2020/0201/15620810.shtml ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200510165939/http://www.rfi.fr/tw/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B/20200201-%E7%96%AB%E6%83%85%E5%9A%B4%E7%AB%A3-%E6%B9%96%E5%8C%97%E9%BB%83%E5%B2%A1%E5%AF%A6%E6%96%BD%E6%96%B0%E6%8E%AA%E6%96%BD-%E9%99%90%E5%88%B6%E5%B1%85%E6%B0%91%E5%A4%96%E5%87%BA" China,CHN,20200203,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Workplace shall not resume operation before midnight of 9 February in most provinces including Beijing, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Ningxia, Shangdong, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Anhui, Yunnan, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Hebei, Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Hainan, Fujian, Chongqing, Guizhou. Resumption of individual workplace can be subject to further local approval. Source: http://www.beijing.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengcefagui/202001/t20200131_1622070.html?from=singlemessage ; http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-01/29/content_5472946.htm ; http://www.gd.gov.cn/gdywdt/gdyw/content/post_2879851.html ; http://www.jiangsu.gov.cn/art/2020/1/29/art_60095_8957083.html ; http://www.zj.gov.cn/art/2020/1/27/art_1554467_41858317.html ; http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-02/02/content_5473879.htm ; https://www.sohu.com/a/375224930_213270" China,CHN,20200205,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Guangdong lowers its requirement on masks on 5 February. It required wearing masks in all public spaces on 26 Jan, but from 5 Feb onward, citizens do not need to wear masks when in open space and keeping 2 meters distance to others, staying in office with good ventilation, driving or stay at home. The general rule is in the first-class emergency response areas, masks are required in all public spaces. In second-class emergency response areas, the targeted high-risk population group must wear masks, people in certain targeted high-risk places must wear masks, but in outdoor open spaces, citizens can choose to not wear a mask. In the third-class class emergency areas, citizens should have masks prepared with them and should wear masks only in crowded, closed spaces, public transport and medical institutions such as hospitals. http://web.archive.org/web/20201019222453/http://www.xinhuanet.com/2020-04/29/c_1125924570.htm https://archive.vn/cbazy http://web.archive.org/web/20201019222712/http://www.fogang.gov.cn/fgzx/zxyq/content/post_990556.html In the third-class class emergency areas, citizens should have masks prepared with them and should wear masks only in crowded, closed spaces, public transport and medical institutions such as hospitals. " China,CHN,20200206,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Hongshan District of Wuhan restricts residents from leaving homes. Each household is allowed to send one member to go out to buy groceries once every three days only. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510204249/http://www.wuhan.com/xinwen/38455.html" China,CHN,20200208,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"recover in inter-city transportation other than Hubei https://www.sohu.com/a/371562713_180330" China,CHN,20200210,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Workplace shall not resume operation before midnight of 9 February in most provinces including Beijing, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Ningxia, Shangdong, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Anhui, Yunnan, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Hebei, Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Hainan, Fujian, Chongqing, Guizhou. Resumption of individual workplace can be subject to further local approval. Source: http://www.beijing.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengcefagui/202001/t20200131_1622070.html?from=singlemessage ; http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-01/29/content_5472946.htm ; http://www.gd.gov.cn/gdywdt/gdyw/content/post_2879851.html ; http://www.jiangsu.gov.cn/art/2020/1/29/art_60095_8957083.html ; http://www.zj.gov.cn/art/2020/1/27/art_1554467_41858317.html ; http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-02/02/content_5473879.htm ; https://www.sohu.com/a/375224930_213270" China,CHN,20200211,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Wuhan implements strict management of residential quarters and restricts residents from going out. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430223036/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202003/t20200316_972539.shtml" China,CHN,20200211,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Wuhan implements strict management of residential quarters and restricts residents from going out. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430223036/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202003/t20200316_972539.shtml" China,CHN,20200211,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Wuhan implements strict management of residential quarters and restricts residents from going out. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430223036/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202003/t20200316_972539.shtml" China,CHN,20200212,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 12 Feb 2020, China's Minister of Education CLEARLY requires schools of all levels and universities in the mainland China to postpone the starting date of the second term of the 2019/20 academic year. https://archive.vn/acntE" China,CHN,20200216,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"All public gatherings must be suspended and all public venues that are not absolutely necessary must be closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430222722/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202003/t20200316_972568.shtml" China,CHN,20200216,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"All public gatherings must be suspended and all public venues that are not absolutely necessary must be closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430222722/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202003/t20200316_972568.shtml" China,CHN,20200216,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"All residential quarters in Hubei Province will implement the strictest closed management and restrict residents from going out. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430222722/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202003/t20200316_972568.shtml" China,CHN,20200216,H2: Testing policy,2,,"China adopted a policy of early identification, early isolation, early diagnosis, and early treatment. This meant a liberal clinical testing regimen that allowed clinicians to test with a low index of suspicion. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413211505/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/who-china-joint-mission-on-covid-19-final-report.pdf" China,CHN,20200217,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Erzhou requires residents to stay home and allow application for delivery of groceries once every 4 days. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510172108/https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1658767490013379277&wfr=spider&for=pc" China,CHN,20200217,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""China has a policy of meticulous case and contact identification for COVID-19. For example, in Wuhan more than 1800 teams of epidemiologists, with a minimum of 5 people/team, are tracing tens of thousands of contacts a day... As of 17 February, in Shenzhen City, among 2842 identified close contacts, 2842 (100%) were traced and 2240 (72%) have completed medical observation. Among the close contacts, 88 (2.8%) were found to be infected with COVID-19."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200228142208/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/who-china-joint-mission-on-covid-19-final-report.pdf" China,CHN,20200225,C8: International travel controls,2,,"some provinces quanratine passengers from Japan and Korean http://k.sina.com.cn/article_3039348212_b528c5f401900ql04.html" China,CHN,20200226,C8: International travel controls,2,," https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3052306/chinese-cities-quarantine-travellers-south-korea-amid-spike " China,CHN,20200301,C8: International travel controls,2,,"quanratine all import passengers http://k.sina.com.cn/article_6456450127_180d59c4f02000wrsc.html?from=news&subch=onews" China,CHN,20200314,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport services resume in some cities in Hubei Province. Link: http://www.hubei.gov.cn/zhuanti/2020/gzxxgzbd/sz/202003/t20200315_2181911.shtml" China,CHN,20200314,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Some inter-city transport services resume in Hubei Province. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823201205/http://www.hubei.gov.cn/zhuanti/2020/gzxxgzbd/sz/202003/t20200315_2181911.shtml" China,CHN,20200316,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Over 1.5 million students in their final year of senior and junior high schools in China's Guizhou Province and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region returned to school Monday, as the coronavirus spread has been basically curbed. Over 2,400 high schools in southwest China's Guizhou reopened, involving more than 990,000 students, the provincial education department said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200317021256/http://www.china.org.cn/china/2020-03/17/content_75823811.htm Schools set to open 7th April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403113926/https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1184165.shtml" China,CHN,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"90% people return to work except Hubei https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1661379902772644058&wfr=spider&for=pc" China,CHN,20200317,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"The National Health Commission issued the ""notice on guiding the public to wear masks scientifically"", in situations where staying at home, in outdoor open space, no gathering and the ventilation is good, people do not need to wear masks. For mid and low-risk areas, masks are required when the social distance is less than 1 meter. By 17 March, only Wuhan stays at high-risk area. https://archive.vn/mRT0n" China,CHN,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Some provinces in china had restrictions eased after the 25th. https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/120581983/china-further-eases-restrictions-that-kept-millions-at-home-in-coronavirus-epicentre" China,CHN,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"different cities have different time http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-01/29/content_5472946.htmhttp://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-02/02/content_5473879.htm Beijing and Shanghai come out of lockdown on Wednesday 25th. https://blooloop.com/news/china-coronavirus-lockdown-lifted-hubei/, https://www.ft.com/content/96eba8ff-3b99-4e71-8df4-7e4ea70c6869 " China,CHN,20200319,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport closed in Wuhan: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/19/chinas-coronavirus-lockdown-strategy-brutal-but-effective" China,CHN,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"China to lift travel restrictions from wuhan in april: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823201209if_/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesasquith/2020/03/27/china-to-lift-travel-restrictions-from-april-8-residents-in-wuhan-will-be-allowed-to-travel-again/#443324ce2e32" China,CHN,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Wuhan municipal bureau of commerce announced on 20 March that grocery outlets in residential communities and villages without existing confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases can resume business. Each household can send one person a day to go shopping daily necessities with a one-time pass certificate or an electronic health code. Each shopping trip will be limited to within two hours. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511062600/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/24/c_138912540.htm ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200511063916/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-03/21/content_5493803.htm" China,CHN,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Wuhan, the Chinese city hardest hit by the novel coronavirus outbreak, will lift outbound travel restrictions from April 8 after over two months of lockdown, local authorities said March 24."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200407060527/http://english.www.gov.cn/news/topnews/202003/24/content_WS5e79a52bc6d0c201c2cbf50f.html" China,CHN,20200324,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From 0:00 on 24 March, Wuhan becomes a mid-risk area and it means masks are only required in some public spaces. https://archive.vn/mRT0n https://archive.vn/wip/DVeVx " China,CHN,20200325,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Even in Wuhan city, the city's CDC confirms that according to the aforementioned ""notice on guiding the public to wear masks scientifically"" issued by the National Health Commission on 17 March, and Wuhan city's regulation on wearing masks dated on 22 January, citizens are allowed to not wear masks when staying at home or in outdoor open spaces. https://archive.vn/8RaNE http://web.archive.org/web/20201019212041/http://www.xinhuanet.com/local/2020-01/22/c_1125495538.htm https://archive.vn/mRT0n" China,CHN,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""The central Chinese city of Wuhan, hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, reopens commercial outlets to residents in an orderly manner. Commercial outlets in residential communities and villages without existing confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases can resume business, according to the Wuhan municipal bureau of commerce."" https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/24/c_138912540.htm" China,CHN,20200326,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Worried that international travelers might trigger a second wave of coronavirus infections, China announced late Thursday night that it was suspending practically all entry to the country by foreigners and was halting almost all international passenger flights as well."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200326195009/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/world/asia/china-virus-travel-ban.html" China,CHN,20200328,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport restrictions lifted from Saturday 28th: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-wuhan/chinas-wuhan-where-the-coronavirus-emerged-begins-to-lift-its-lockdown-idUSKBN21F0B9" China,CHN,20200331,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Wuhan, the central Chinese city once at the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak, has reopened more bus routes on March 29, as the city gets its public transportation system back on track. The city with a population of some 11 million has added 36 bus routes in the downtown area, bringing the total number to 180, while other districts are allowed to resume bus routes gradually starting from March 29, according to the local transport authority."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200407060749/http://english.www.gov.cn/news/topnews/202003/29/content_WS5e803509c6d0c201c2cbfbb8.html" China,CHN,20200331,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Chinas Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism announced efforts to intensify the screening of asymptomatic cases. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.chinadailyhk.com/article/126119" China,CHN,20200403,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""In accordance with the needs of resumption of production, resumption of production and resumption of market, each district can make appropriate adjustments to the sites that used physical isolation during the period when the community was closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200407223314/http://www.wh.gov.cn/hbgovinfo/zwgk_8265/tzgg/202004/t20200403_308397.html" China,CHN,20200404,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a statement saying that ""local governments may suspend Tomb-sweeping day [April 4, 2020] activities, in accordance with the local epidemic control situation"" (source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407055921/http://english.www.gov.cn/statecouncil/ministries/202003/24/content_WS5e793fdbc6d0c201c2cbf448.html). At the local level, many cities (like Shantou and Shenzhen among others in Guandong province) have issued guidance telling people not to attend on-site Tomb-sweeping activities and suggested online/remote services instead. (http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2020-03-16/doc-iimxxstf9427472.shtml)" China,CHN,20200407,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Local schools in Shanghai that have been closed in an effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus will reopen starting April 27, the director of the city’s education commission said on Thursday."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200409162352/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-shanghai/shanghai-set-to-reopen-schools-after-coronavirus-closures-idUSKCN21R0PP ""Shanghai, most of China to reopen schools by end of April, Beijing and Hubei yet to decide"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200409162313/https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-04-09/Shanghai-most-of-China-reopen-schools-by-end-of-April-Pyp87FuTpm/index.html" China,CHN,20200407,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"With effect from 8 April, Wuhan will lift lock down measures. Residents are requested not to leave their neighbourhoods unless absolutely necessary, and not to participate in any gatherings. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430211240/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202004/t20200414_999364.shtml" China,CHN,20200407,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Public buses and the subway system have restarted, although they often seem to have few passengers."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200407162009/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/world/asia/wuhan-coronavirus.html" China,CHN,20200408,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"With effect from 8 April, Wuhan lifts lock down measures to resume daily life and production in an orderly manner. Cinemas, theatres and entertainment venues remain closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430211240/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202004/t20200414_999364.shtml" China,CHN,20200408,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Wuhan lockdown ended on April 8, and on that same day the Hubei provincial government published an article saying it was still “necessary for every citizen to actively cooperate and self-discipline, not to gather or get together"". Source: http://www.hubei.gov.cn/zhuanti/2020/gzxxgzbd/kp/202004/t20200408_2207424.shtml (archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200418192053/http://www.hubei.gov.cn/zhuanti/2020/gzxxgzbd/kp/202004/t20200408_2207424.shtml)" China,CHN,20200408,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Wuhan lockdown ended on April 8, and on that same day the Hubei provincial government published an article saying it was still “necessary for every citizen to actively cooperate and self-discipline, not to gather or get together"". Source: http://www.hubei.gov.cn/zhuanti/2020/gzxxgzbd/kp/202004/t20200408_2207424.shtml (archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200418192053/http://www.hubei.gov.cn/zhuanti/2020/gzxxgzbd/kp/202004/t20200408_2207424.shtml)" China,CHN,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Residents are advised not to leave their neighbourhoods unless absolutely necessary after the lifting of lockdown on 8 April. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430211240/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202004/t20200414_999364.shtml" China,CHN,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Residents are advised not to leave Wuhan municipality or Hubei province unless absolutely necessary after the lifting of lockdown on 8 April. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430211240/http://www.wuhan.gov.cn/zwgk/tzgg/202004/t20200414_999364.shtml" China,CHN,20200408,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""It also announced it would indefinitely extend its ban on foreigners entering or transiting."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200407045455/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/07/china-reports-zero-daily-deaths-from-coronavirus-for-the-first-time-since-january" China,CHN,20200410,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Local schools in Shanghai that have been closed in an effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirus will reopen starting April 27, the director of the city’s education commission said on Thursday."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200409162352/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-shanghai/shanghai-set-to-reopen-schools-after-coronavirus-closures-idUSKCN21R0PP ""Shanghai, most of China to reopen schools by end of April, Beijing and Hubei yet to decide"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200409162313/https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-04-09/Shanghai-most-of-China-reopen-schools-by-end-of-April-Pyp87FuTpm/index.html" China,CHN,20200410,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""With long lines of cars streaming through expressway toll gates and passengers boarding trains, the megacity of Wuhan in central China started lifting outbound travel restrictions from Wednesday after almost 11 weeks of lockdown to stem the spread of COVID-19."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413195628/http://english.wh.gov.cn/sy_3576/tpxw_1/202004/t20200409_308955.html" China,CHN,20200410,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Maintaining extensive contact tracing in certain areas, including Wuhan. ""Sun said people should not drop their guard or lower the containment standards to guarantee that nothing goes wrong."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413200840/http://english.wh.gov.cn/sy_3576/tpxw_1/202004/t20200409_308953.html" China,CHN,20200411,E1: Income support,1,0,"As of April 11, special measures have been introduced to facilitate access to unemployment insurance payments. These include relaxed application deadlines and certification requirements as well as new online application forms. (1.) However, benefits remain inaccessible to a large portion of the population without formal employment contracts or unemployment insurance policies. (2.) (1.) https://web.archive.org/web/20200531120945/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-04/11/content_5501214.htm (2.) https://p.dw.com/p/3aolH" China,CHN,20200412,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Suifenhe city: cancel all gathering events. https://web.archive.org/save/http://news.cnr.cn/native/city/20200412/t20200412_525050612.shtml source in Chinese." China,CHN,20200414,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""Wuhan is testing liberally as it tries to get back up and running after lifting a 76-day lockdown last week. The term “nucleic acid test” has become a familiar one in the city of 11 million people, where many companies are asking workers to present test results before they can return to work, although it is not mandatory."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200414043607/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-wuhan-testin/getting-a-coronavirus-test-in-wuhan-fast-cheap-and-easy-idUSKCN21W0C5" China,CHN,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Beijing municipality: entertainment venues and internet cafes are instructed not to resume business for the moment. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511074737/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-04/18/content_5503963.htm" China,CHN,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Beijing municipality: large-scale sport events and exhibitions remain suspended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511074737/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-04/18/content_5503963.htm" China,CHN,20200418,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Ministry of Health issues notice on 18 April, calling all parts of the country to increase testing capacities & ensure testing accuracy. (Didn't specify exactly what testing framework but I think it implies that testings are generally available? ) https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.nhc.gov.cn/yzygj/s7659/202004/17ef601ffa9f4837a918930af0cc42db.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200422174204/http://www.nhc.gov.cn/yzygj/s3594/202004/46acc9820b0a458ea1a51baf73ff61e2.shtml source in Chinese" China,CHN,20200419,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Hubei province: Yang Yunyan, vice-governor of Hubei province states that cinemas, chess rooms, games halls, internet cafes, disco rooms, pubs, KTVs, indoor swimming pools, and likewise indoor entertainment venues remain closed until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200422170141/http://www.xinhuanet.com/politics/2020-04/20/c_1125877960.htm " China,CHN,20200419,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425185401/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china/chinas-new-coronavirus-cases-fall-eyes-on-northeastern-province-idUSKBN22101K As of 19 Apr. Reuters. To help contain the outbreak, the Heilongjiang government is cautioning against family gatherings, cross infections at hospitals, and slow reporting in epidemic investigations, it said on the provincial government’s website." China,CHN,20200422,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Harbin city: Decree carried out on 22 April to ban family gatherings, gatherings at public venues, gatherings at public transport, gatherings at workplace; and to cancel public performances, sporting events, forums, and exhibitions. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.hlj.gov.cn/zwfb/system/2020/04/22/010924440.shtml source in Chinese." China,CHN,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"The city of Qiqihar barred outsiders from visiting neighborhoods and warned residents against traveling to Harbin. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514203838/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/23/world/asia/china-coronavirus-new-infections.html?_ga=2.159245683.832945493.1589488539-420940905.1583249510" China,CHN,20200427,C1: School closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200501175232/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-52441152 “Shanghai welcomed back pupils in their final years of middle and high school, while Beijing allowed students preparing for China's university entrance exam in July to return.” “Wuhan, the city where the outbreak began late last year, is set to reopen high schools on 6 May.”" China,CHN,20200429,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Beijing downgraded the emergency response level to the second-class on 29 April, masks are only required in certain public spaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20201019222453/http://www.xinhuanet.com/2020-04/29/c_1125924570.htm " China,CHN,20200501,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Express entry channels"" established between South Korea and 10 provinces in China. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510151720/http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2020/05-01/9173425.shtml" China,CHN,20200502,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200512042442/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china/harbin-city-shuts-eateries-coronavirus-curbs-ease-elsewhere-in-china-idUSKBN22E07B As of 2 May, Reuters. “Harbin, the provincial capital of Heilongjiang and its biggest city, said it temporarily suspended dine-in services for all eateries, reported the official CCTV citing an emergency epidemic prevention notice.” “While mainland China reported only one case on Saturday and crowds returned to some of its most famous tourist attractions for the 5-day May holiday, the northern province of Heilongjiang is hunkering down to prevent further clusters from forming.” “The province has already banned entry to residential zones by non-locals and vehicles registered elsewhere. It had also ordered isolation for those arriving from outside China or key epidemic areas.”" China,CHN,20200502,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200512042442/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china/harbin-city-shuts-eateries-coronavirus-curbs-ease-elsewhere-in-china-idUSKBN22E07B As of 2 May, Reuters. “Harbin, the provincial capital of Heilongjiang and its biggest city, said it temporarily suspended dine-in services for all eateries, reported the official CCTV citing an emergency epidemic prevention notice.” “While mainland China reported only one case on Saturday and crowds returned to some of its most famous tourist attractions for the 5-day May holiday, the northern province of Heilongjiang is hunkering down to prevent further clusters from forming.” “The province has already banned entry to residential zones by non-locals and vehicles registered elsewhere. It had also ordered isolation for those arriving from outside China or key epidemic areas.”" China,CHN,20200502,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From 0:00 on 2 May, Hubei province downgrade its emergency response level to 2-class and people must wear masks in certain public space. https://archive.vn/TCG18" China,CHN,20200510,C1: School closing,3,0,"Shulan city in Jilin Province has been marked a high-risk area, the only place in China currently with that designation. Shulan has imposed a lockdown on its 600,000 residents. Schools that have resumed will revert to online-teaching. Public services and entertainment venues are suspended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511120934/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-toll/chinas-wuhan-reports-first-coronavirus-cluster-since-lifting-lockdown-idUKKBN22N02F ; http://www.jl.gov.cn/szfzt/jlzxd/jlzxd/202005/t20200511_7206817.html" China,CHN,20200510,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Shulan city in Jilin Province has been marked a high-risk area, the only place in China currently with that designation. Shulan has imposed a lockdown on its 600,000 residents. Public services and entertainment venues are suspended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511120934/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-toll/chinas-wuhan-reports-first-coronavirus-cluster-since-lifting-lockdown-idUKKBN22N02F ; http://www.jl.gov.cn/szfzt/jlzxd/jlzxd/202005/t20200511_7206817.html" China,CHN,20200510,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Shulan city in Jilin Province has been marked a high-risk area, the only place in China currently with that designation. Shulan has imposed a lockdown on its 600,000 residents. In principle, residents should not leave home and should not gather except for essential work, livelihood and medical needs. Public services and entertainment venues are suspended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511120934/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-toll/chinas-wuhan-reports-first-coronavirus-cluster-since-lifting-lockdown-idUKKBN22N02F ; http://www.jl.gov.cn/szfzt/jlzxd/jlzxd/202005/t20200511_7206817.html" China,CHN,20200510,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Shulan city in Jilin Province has been marked a high-risk area, the only place in China currently with that designation. Shulan has imposed a lockdown on its 600,000 residents. In principle, residents should not leave home and should not gather except for essential work, livelihood and medical needs. Public services and entertainment venues are suspended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511120934/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-toll/chinas-wuhan-reports-first-coronavirus-cluster-since-lifting-lockdown-idUKKBN22N02F ; http://www.jl.gov.cn/szfzt/jlzxd/jlzxd/202005/t20200511_7206817.html" China,CHN,20200510,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport services in Shulan city are suspended from 10 May. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523081746/http://jl.sina.cn/news/jcxw/2020-05-09/detail-iirczymk0763162.d.html?wm=3049_0016&from=qudao" China,CHN,20200510,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Shulan city in Jilin Province has been marked a high-risk area, the only place in China currently with that designation. Shulan has imposed a lockdown on its 600,000 residents, with just one member of a household being allowed out each day to buy necessities. In principle, residents should not leave home and should not gather except for essential work, livelihood and medical needs. Public services and entertainment venues are suspended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511120934/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-toll/chinas-wuhan-reports-first-coronavirus-cluster-since-lifting-lockdown-idUKKBN22N02F ; http://www.jl.gov.cn/szfzt/jlzxd/jlzxd/202005/t20200511_7206817.html" China,CHN,20200510,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Shulan city in Jilin Province has been marked a high-risk area, the only place in China currently with that designation. Shulan has imposed a lockdown on its 600,000 residents. In addition, trains to and from Shulan City are suspended. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523084738/https://www.jfdaily.com/news/detail?id=246302 ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200511120934/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-china-toll/chinas-wuhan-reports-first-coronavirus-cluster-since-lifting-lockdown-idUKKBN22N02F ; http://www.jl.gov.cn/szfzt/jlzxd/jlzxd/202005/t20200511_7206817.html" China,CHN,20200511,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Wuhan plans to test its entire population of 11 million people for Covid-19 in 10 days, state media report. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513110715/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-52629213 ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200514213540/https://www.sohu.com/a/395101827_162758?scm=1002.3e003b.f501c7.0-0&_f=index_betapagehotnews_1&spm=smpc.content.tw.1.1589490109033przoe9P" China,CHN,20200512,E1: Income support,1,0,"12th May China’s state-run benefit system covers only a small portion of the country’s unemployed. China’s state-run unemployment benefit system gave financial support to only 2.3 million people in the first quarter of 2020, with each applicant eligible for a payment of around 1,350 yuan (US$190) per month on average. The government also only provided help to 67,000 of China’s millions of laid-off migrant workers. http://archive.vn/7HhqL " China,CHN,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Shulan has stepped up the lockdown measures. Selected communities with confirmed or suspected cases are completely closed. Residents in are restricted from going out, and groceries will be delivered. For other communites, just one member of a household is allowed to go out every other day to buy necessities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523085132/https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1667361354957111622&wfr=spider&for=pc" China,CHN,20200519,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"For sporadic resurgence areas, the rules on masks has not change. For example for Suifenhe -- the first place back into the second lockdown, masks are required when exiting or entering a community. Re the resurgence in Shulan city in May, although Shulan is back to the high-risk area, the mask regulations had not been changed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201019234217/https://finance.sina.cn/2020-05-19/detail-iircuyvi3815674.d.html?cre=wappage&mod=r&loc=2&r=9&rfunc=0&tj=none http://web.archive.org/web/20201019234856/http://m.news.cctv.com/2020/04/08/ARTIpWSJH66vmCpNaxDeC6RJ200408.shtml" China,CHN,20200521,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"21st May China’s government is extending loan relief measures for the nation’s smaller businesses by nine months, giving further reprieve to trillions of yuan of troubled loans. Small and medium-sized businesses can delay their interest and principal payments to the end of March 2021, from an original deadline of June 30, according to the text of Premier Li Keqiang’s annual policy address on Friday. Postponement Measures for Loan Principal and Interest Repayment for Medium and Small Sized Enterprises Postpone repayment for a certain period without penalty but no later than June 30, 2020, http://archive.vn/uTMnx http://archive.vn/rSvFZ http://archive.vn/SofPj Cannot find any measures regarding Chinese government preventing evictions, or preventing utilities from being cut off. " China,CHN,20200603,C1: School closing,2,0,"In Shulan, where a high-level lockdown has been in place since a local COVID19 cluster emerged on May 11, high school students in their final year have been allowed to resume their studies in the classroom in preparation for the Gaokao examination. The students have been tested for COVID19 before entering the school, which is still operated in a 'closed' way with high-level precautions; students will stay at the school while preparing for their examinations for the next 33 days. The returning to school in Shulan means that the 12th grade is fully open across the mainland China. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603204118/http://www.chinanews.com/sh/2020/06-03/9202025.shtml" China,CHN,20200603,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On June 3, the lockdown in Shulan city, Jilin province, was changed from high- to low-level. Local districts are now expected to monitor the situation and adjust their policies according to whether or not there are active cases. Districts with active cases must continue to follow strict lockdown rules. https://archive.vn/TAkeb" China,CHN,20200613,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From 0:00 13 June, Hubei province downgrades its emergency response level to the 3rd class and people only need to wear masks in closed or crowded space, when using public transport and going to hospitals. In all the other public spaces, people are allowed to not wear masks as long as in social distance of more than 1 meter. https://archive.vn/cbazy" China,CHN,20200616,C1: School closing,2,0,"A local outbreak in Beijing has led to the closure of schools in many districts; only final-year senior school students were still allowed to go to school, which means the 12th grade remained fully open across the country. https://archive.vn/MREU2" China,CHN,20200616,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On 11 June, Beijing Xinfadi market had an outbreak. However, according to the press conference by the Beijing Health commission on 16 June, the rules on masks stay the same. Pleas should bring a mask with them when going out, in case of the need to wear them. Medical professionals, people working in the public service industry must wear a mask. And the general public should wear a mask where the 1-meter social distance is unable to maintain, the space is closed or crowded. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020000907/http://wjw.beijing.gov.cn/xwzx_20031/wnxw/202006/t20200617_1926948.html" China,CHN,20200618,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"After the emergence of a local outbreak in Beijing, travel to and from the city is being restricted. https://archive.vn/HW4VV" China,CHN,20200619,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630104227/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/21/content_5520870.htm" China,CHN,20200619,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630104227/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/21/content_5520870.htm" China,CHN,20200619,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630104227/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/21/content_5520870.htm" China,CHN,20200619,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630104227/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/21/content_5520870.htm" China,CHN,20200619,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630104227/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/21/content_5520870.htm" China,CHN,20200625,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200630120333/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF Key Policy Responses as of June 25, 2020 ""The government has also taken multiple steps to limit tightening in financial conditions, including measured forbearance to provide financial relief to affected households, corporates, and regions facing repayment difficulties.""" China,CHN,20200709,C1: School closing,2,0,"No change in policy in Beijing found. Authorities have announced class-resuming arrangements for non-senior students in high schools in Wuhan. Schools will reopen on July 10 for senior high school freshmen and sophomores, including those in secondary vocational and technical schools, and their summer holiday will begin on July 31. Non-senior students in junior high schools will end their online courses on July 5. Students in primary schools and kindergartens will start their summer holiday on July 5. Teachers and students will return to schools on August 10, and classes will last until August 30. So, the 2020 summer holiday is shortened to make up for the missed semester time during the peak time of the COVID-19 in the spring. The summer holiday period when the schools in Wuhan were completely empty lasted from 1 August to 10 August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715063229/http://english.www.gov.cn/news/topnews/202006/30/content_WS5efb3d45c6d05a0f897066d4.html" China,CHN,20200709,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Public events still remain cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715065414/https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202007/10/WS5f07c0f8a3108348172587a0.html" China,CHN,20200709,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"strict controls on internal travel between cities remains on people from medium and high-risk areas. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715071543/https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3092796/coronavirus-beijing-eases-travel-limits-after-five-days-no-new" China,CHN,20200709,C8: International travel controls,3,," Singapore and China’s fast lane agreement is still on. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715072529/https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/media-centre/news-alert/?id=is5rire4" China,CHN,20200709,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"no change in policy https://web.archive.org/web/20200715073131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" China,CHN,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"‘Wartime” lockdown measures announced on 17 July for the city of Urumqi , the capital of the Xinjiang Autonomous Region. Shopping malls and hotels closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729093458/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-53443500 https://web.archive.org/web/20200729093524/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/20/covid-19-outbreak-in-xinjiang-spreads-to-second-chinese-city " China,CHN,20200719,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/20/covid-19-outbreak-in-xinjiang-spreads-to-second-chinese-city (couldn't archive due to some issue) Measures announced on Sunday for the Tianshan district of Urumqi included mass health screenings, and some public transport and most flights into the city were stopped on Saturday. Group activities have been suspended and people were warned against unnecessary travel outside the city. District authorities have also “strengthened [housing] compound management”, including tighter controls over who goes in and out, carrying out a comprehensive disinfection of the public areas of the community, providing contactless delivery services and help purchasing daily necessities. Beijing, meanwhile, has gone 14 days without a case of local transmission, and city authorities on Sunday said they were downgrading the emergency response level from 2 to 3. The move is largely symbolic, with many measures remaining in place including mandatory social distancing, temperature checks and 14-day quarantines for passengers arriving from abroad. " China,CHN,20200719,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/20/covid-19-outbreak-in-xinjiang-spreads-to-second-chinese-city (couldn't archive due to some issue) Measures announced on Sunday for the Tianshan district of Urumqi included mass health screenings, and some public transport and most flights into the city were stopped on Saturday. Group activities have been suspended and people were warned against unnecessary travel outside the city. District authorities have also “strengthened [housing] compound management”, including tighter controls over who goes in and out, carrying out a comprehensive disinfection of the public areas of the community, providing contactless delivery services and help purchasing daily necessities. Beijing, meanwhile, has gone 14 days without a case of local transmission, and city authorities on Sunday said they were downgrading the emergency response level from 2 to 3. The move is largely symbolic, with many measures remaining in place including mandatory social distancing, temperature checks and 14-day quarantines for passengers arriving from abroad." China,CHN,20200719,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/20/covid-19-outbreak-in-xinjiang-spreads-to-second-chinese-city (couldn't archive due to some issue) Measures announced on Sunday for the Tianshan district of Urumqi included mass health screenings, and some public transport and most flights into the city were stopped on Saturday. Group activities have been suspended and people were warned against unnecessary travel outside the city. District authorities have also “strengthened [housing] compound management”, including tighter controls over who goes in and out, carrying out a comprehensive disinfection of the public areas of the community, providing contactless delivery services and help purchasing daily necessities. Beijing, meanwhile, has gone 14 days without a case of local transmission, and city authorities on Sunday said they were downgrading the emergency response level from 2 to 3. The move is largely symbolic, with many measures remaining in place including mandatory social distancing, temperature checks and 14-day quarantines for passengers arriving from abroad." China,CHN,20200719,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/20/covid-19-outbreak-in-xinjiang-spreads-to-second-chinese-city (couldn't archive due to some issue) Measures announced on Sunday for the Tianshan district of Urumqi included mass health screenings, and some public transport and most flights into the city were stopped on Saturday. Group activities have been suspended and people were warned against unnecessary travel outside the city. District authorities have also “strengthened [housing] compound management”, including tighter controls over who goes in and out, carrying out a comprehensive disinfection of the public areas of the community, providing contactless delivery services and help purchasing daily necessities. Beijing, meanwhile, has gone 14 days without a case of local transmission, and city authorities on Sunday said they were downgrading the emergency response level from 2 to 3. The move is largely symbolic, with many measures remaining in place including mandatory social distancing, temperature checks and 14-day quarantines for passengers arriving from abroad." China,CHN,20200719,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/20/covid-19-outbreak-in-xinjiang-spreads-to-second-chinese-city (couldn't archive due to some issue) Measures announced on Sunday for the Tianshan district of Urumqi included mass health screenings, and some public transport and most flights into the city were stopped on Saturday. Group activities have been suspended and people were warned against unnecessary travel outside the city. District authorities have also “strengthened [housing] compound management”, including tighter controls over who goes in and out, carrying out a comprehensive disinfection of the public areas of the community, providing contactless delivery services and help purchasing daily necessities. Beijing, meanwhile, has gone 14 days without a case of local transmission, and city authorities on Sunday said they were downgrading the emergency response level from 2 to 3. The move is largely symbolic, with many measures remaining in place including mandatory social distancing, temperature checks and 14-day quarantines for passengers arriving from abroad." China,CHN,20200723,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"DALIAN, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The city of Dalian in northeast China's Liaoning Province reported two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and another 12 asymptomatic cases on Thursday. The city has closed the factory and quarantined all its employees. Nucleic acid tests are being conducted on the company workers, facilities and surrounding areas. Authorities said, starting from Thursday, the city will conduct nucleic acid testing on about 190,000 people in the Dalianwan area, where the plant is located, and two other residential communities. http://archive.vn/H6bmy " China,CHN,20200725,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cxQg0p1xyltxAXmt1Llvavsd0DjwzeWEh92yM5EdaX4/edit?usp=sharing Free coronavirus tests for all residents in Urumqi, China" China,CHN,20200727,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpwW4jvpNp_SZWkEBvmE93B8G6vx0TG-jmgduv4Z5fs/edit?usp=sharing Global Times, 27 July. A total of 412 - about 79.54 percent - of flights in and out Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province have been cancelled as of 9:30 am on Monday, data from Flight Master showed. The city on Thursday announced it was entering ""wartime mode"" to battle its new outbreak of COVID-19 linked to a local seafood processing firm. Local authorities have asked residents not to leave the city, and said that those who intend to leave must undergo nucleic acid testing within seven days of their planned departure and present negative results, the Dalian health commission said on Friday." China,CHN,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Selected archives, museums, and libraries in Beijing and Shenzhen reopen from 4 August with reduced capacity, real-name pre-booking system, and other measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806173024/http://www.bjnews.com.cn/culture/2020/08/04/755158.html" China,CHN,20200813,C1: School closing,2,0,"The central government has published guidelines on 13 August to prepare reopening of the schools in the fall semester, local authorities will decide which schools and when schools can reopen for the fall semester based on the preparedness of individual schools and the local risk level. http://web.archive.org/web/20200817205522/http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/2020-08/14/content_5534747.htm" China,CHN,20200823,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The Urumqi City Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters decided to gradually adjust the prevention and control policies of some COVID-free residential areas from August 23. The three main criteria to define a COVID-free residential area are: 1. there are no confirmed new cases, asymptomatic infections, and suspected cases. 2. all residents in the community were negative in the latest tests. 3. the area has high management standards and high-quality services. Residential areas in 6 districts are identified including all communities in the three districts (counties) of Dabancheng District, Urumqi County, and Ganquanbao Economic and Technological Development Zone and Midong District, Economic Development Zone (Toutunhe District), High-tech Zone (new urban area), Shayibake District, Shuimo. Supermarkets, convenience stores, fruit and vegetable shops, etc., that provide residents with daily necessities in the small area can resume business to individual residents of the community within the specified time while doing epidemic prevention work. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827224441/http://www.xj.gov.cn/info/10701/70013.htm " China,CHN,20200823,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The Urumqi City Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters decided to gradually adjust the prevention and control policies of some COVID-free residential areas from August 23. Community residents of these areas can conduct non-aggregated personal activities in the residential area. Residents must take good personal protection, wear masks, keep a certain distance from others, public gathering and events are not allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827224441/http://www.xj.gov.cn/info/10701/70013.htm " China,CHN,20200823,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The Urumqi City Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters decided to gradually adjust the prevention and control policies of some COVID-free residential areas from August 23, 2020. Community residents of these areas can conduct non-aggregated personal activities in the residential area. Residents must take good personal protection, wear masks, keep a certain distance from others, public gathering is not allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827224441/http://www.xj.gov.cn/info/10701/70013.htm " China,CHN,20200823,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The Urumqi City Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters decided to gradually adjust the prevention and control policies of some COVID-free residential areas from August 23. Only residents of these areas can conduct non-aggregated personal activities in the residential area. Residents must take good personal protection, wear masks, keep a certain distance from others, public gathering is not allowed. The three main criteria to define a COVID-free residential area are: 1. there are no confirmed new cases, asymptomatic infections, and suspected cases. 2. all residents in the community were negative in the latest tests. 3. the area has high management standards and high-quality services. Residential areas in 6 districts are identified including all communities in the three districts (counties) of Dabancheng District, Urumqi County, and Ganquanbao Economic and Technological Development Zone and Midong District, Economic Development Zone (Toutunhe District), High-tech Zone (new urban area), Shayibake District, Shuimo. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827224441/http://www.xj.gov.cn/info/10701/70013.htm " China,CHN,20200828,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"mask policy stays unchanged? " China,CHN,20200830,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Urumqi and other prefectures in Xinjiang autonomous region started to lift travel ban from 30 August. Public transport is scheduled to reopen gradually. As of 28 April, 30% buses in Urumqi are back to work. Source http://web.archive.org/web/20200928204216/https://xueqiu.com/5910030104/158215840" China,CHN,20200901,C1: School closing,2,0,"Normally the Autumn semester starts from 1 September in China. However this year different places have a different timeline for starting the new term as per the policy guideline published on 13 August. The earliest autumn date was recorded in Wuhan city, in order to make up for them missed lessons due to the serious outbreak in the spring. Nevertheless, many universities and colleges have delayed the new term to October. http://web.archive.org/web/20200817205522/http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/2020-08/14/content_5534747.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162104/https://www.sohu.com/a/413630292_562215 https://archive.vn/yD5uK" China,CHN,20200902,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"As per the Urumqi City Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarter's requirement, business in Urumqi go back to normal. Strict precautions hygiene measures are required. https://archive.vn/Fecyv" China,CHN,20200902,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Urumqi public transport is back to normal. https://archive.vn/Fecyv" China,CHN,20200902,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Lock-downs end formally in Urumqi. people and cars are allowed to move freely. https://archive.vn/Fecyv" China,CHN,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Urumqi international airport is operating normally. 70% of its capacity and services were recovered and it continued getting ready for domestic transport. https://archive.vn/SArpQ" China,CHN,20200906,C1: School closing,2,0,"Xinjiang schools start to re-open in phases. The order will be middle schools first, primary schools later; senior students first and younger students follow. Universities and colleges will start the gradual re-opening from 10 September. Strengthened preventive measures to be taken. Source: https://archive.vn/3pL58" China,CHN,20200915,C1: School closing,3,0,"Since Sep 15, Ruili City in Yunnan Province has closed all schools, in response to new cases emerged. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917220208/https://www.sohu.com/a/418681610_120207611" China,CHN,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"During the lockdown and city-wide comprehensive testing in Ruili City, all businesses must remained closed except supermarkets, pharmacies and grocery stores. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917220208/https://www.sohu.com/a/418681610_120207611" China,CHN,20200915,C5: Close public transport,2,0," Ruili suspended public transport from 15 September. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917220208/https://www.sohu.com/a/418681610_120207611" China,CHN,20200915,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"In Ruili, residents are required to stay at home. For some exceptional reasons that one might need to leave home must get the permission first. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917220208/https://www.sohu.com/a/418681610_120207611" China,CHN,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," Unless for exceptional reasons, people are prohibited from entering or leaving Ruili urban areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917220208/https://www.sohu.com/a/418681610_120207611" China,CHN,20200921,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Ruili lifts lock-down from 22:00 on 21 Sep. Entertainment venues are suspended from reopening. Other business can reopen. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928213240/https://www.jiemian.com/article/5018819.html" China,CHN,20200921,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Although Ruili ends its lock-down, entertainment venues are required to remain closed, citing the necessity to avoid mass gathering. No specific provision is made regarding cancelling public events, but it is reasonable to presume that is the case unless we see further relaxation in Ruili. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928213240/https://www.jiemian.com/article/5018819.html" China,CHN,20200921,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Again, Ruili ends its lock-down, entertainment venues are closed to avoid mass gathering. No specific provision is made regarding what size of a private gathering is allowed. But in a news report, it does mention that people started to gather immediately, and there were even fireworks. So it is reasonable to presume a small-scale private gathering is allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928213240/https://www.jiemian.com/article/5018819.html " China,CHN,20200921,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Most citizens can leave home from 22:00 on 21 Sep, apart from two communities. The stay at home requirement ended on 26 September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928213240/https://www.jiemian.com/article/5018819.html" China,CHN,20200921,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Between 22:00 21 September and 0:00 10 October, any Chinese citizen can leave Ruili if having a certificate of a negative nucleic acid test taken within the last 7 days. Any foreigner or person entering the Chinese border through Ruili cannot leave Ruili except for minimal special reasons. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928213240/https://www.jiemian.com/article/5018819.html" China,CHN,20200922,C1: School closing,2,0,"Ruili schools start to reopen. Schools in rural areas or towns reopen from 22 Sep, urban schools reopen from 26 Sep. Primary school students and kindergarten children will return to schools from 9 Oct. The ministry of education also confirms that 90% of all the students (including primary, middle schools and tertiary institutions) are back to school, apart from very few schools and universities choose to reopen after the national day holiday (reopen on 9 Oct). Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928213240/https://www.jiemian.com/article/5018819.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200928203750/http://www.bjnews.com.cn/edu/2020/09/22/771370.html " China,CHN,20200923,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Ruili recovers all the public transport from 23 September. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928215924/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_9291080_1" China,CHN,20200923,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 23 September, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced some adjustments of the ban on foreigner entrance that was installed on 26 March. The new policy allows foreigners holding working visas, family visas or visiting visas (not tourist visas) to enter China without re-applying for new visas. However, the announcement also confirms other restrictions contained in the 26 March announcement stay unchanged. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004230940/https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/web/wjbxw_673019/t1817369.shtml http://web.archive.org/web/20201004231536/https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/web/wjbxw_673019/t1761858.shtml" China,CHN,20200926,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The last two communities in Ruili are now allowed to leave their homes as long as the nucleic acid testing results are negative. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928213240/https://www.jiemian.com/article/5018819.html" China,CHN,20201004,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Ruili lifts lock-down from 22:00 on 21 Sep. Entertainment venues are suspended from reopening. Other business can reopen. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928213240/https://www.jiemian.com/article/5018819.html" China,CHN,20201004,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Ruili lifts lock-down from 22:00 on 21 Sep. Entertainment venues are suspended from reopening. Other business can reopen. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928213240/https://www.jiemian.com/article/5018819.html" China,CHN,20201004,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Ruili ends its lock-down, entertainment venues are closed to avoid mass gathering. No specific provision is made regarding what size of a private gathering is allowed. But in a news report, it does mention that people started to gather immediately, and there were even fireworks. So it is reasonable to presume a small-scale private gathering is allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928213240/https://www.jiemian.com/article/5018819.html" China,CHN,20201004,E1: Income support,1,0,"Benefits for insured formal sector workers continue. There are three main categories of benefits: 1. Unemployed insurance benefits(no more than 24 months); 2. Unemployed assistance (available between March to December 2020, not to be claimed in joint with ""1""); 3. Price inflation subsidy (available between March to June 2020). http://web.archive.org/web/20201004232953/http://www.sznews.com/news/content/2020-09/21/content_23574588.htm" China,CHN,20201004,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The regulation issued on 31 January 2020 stay effective. It allows patients, quarantined individuals, workers participating in the prevention and control of COVID-19, COVID-induced unemployed workers to have more favourable loan policy, adjust mortgage repayment and defer other loan repayments up to one year. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924071933/http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/2020-02/01/content_5473639.htm " China,CHN,20201004,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continuous coordinated public information campaigns. " China,CHN,20201004,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change." China,CHN,20201004,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change." China,CHN,20201004,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change." China,CHN,20201010,C1: School closing,1,1,"The ministry of education also confirms that 90% of all the students (including primary, middle schools and tertiary institutions) are back to school, apart from very few schools and universities choose to reopen after the national day holiday (reopen on 9 Oct). http://web.archive.org/web/20200928203750/http://www.bjnews.com.cn/edu/2020/09/22/771370.html The social distancing and other public health precautions imposed in schools and universities would make the school life significantly different from the old normal. https://archive.vn/V6Vvv The UNESCO school closure map has also marked all schools in China reopened from 10 Oct. https://archive.vn/KF92t" China,CHN,20201010,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From 0:00 on 10 October, any Chinese citizen can leave Ruili without the need to present a valid negative nucleic acid test result. However, foreigners and people entering the Chinese border through Ruili cannot leave except for very limited reason. Ruili still has exit checking points in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010122507/http://www.chinanews.com/sh/2020/10-09/9308805.shtml" China,CHN,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The residential building of the three asymptomatic cases in Qingdao was put under the total lockdown. https://archive.vn/5pYP6" China,CHN,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"After the spreading event happened in the Qingdao Municipality Thoracic Surgery Hospital, the hospital itself, restaurants and supermarkets where the confirmed cases had visited were closed for deep cleaning. http://web.archive.org/web/20201022212211/http://www.xinhuanet.com/politics/2020-10/13/c_1126598010.htm" China,CHN,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Due to the newly confirmed cases, many large events are either postponed or cancelled. All collective activities (apart from teaching) are suspended in schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022212532/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_9528572 https://archive.vn/vkCoz" China,CHN,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The deputy director of the Qingdao Health Commission asks citizens to avoid unnecessary gathering such as meeting and eating out together -- not prohibited though. https://archive.vn/AuovQ" China,CHN,20201013,C5: Close public transport,0,,"In Qingdao, all the 4,200 buses are thoroughly cleaned. Public transport riders are required to show healthy green QR code. PPE and social distance are required. But public transport is neither closed nor reduced. http://web.archive.org/web/20201015060246/http://sd.sina.com.cn/news/2020-10-12/detail-iivhvpwz1603871.shtml" China,CHN,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Many local governments have advised against travelling to Qingdao. Some places even hinted protective measures such as quarantine for travellers returning from Qingdao. http://web.archive.org/web/20201022215607/http://www.fjsyxww.com/2020-10/16/content_1038806.htm" China,CHN,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The deputy director of the Qingdao Health Commission asks citizens to reduce unnecessary gathering such as meeting and eating out together -- not prohibited though. https://archive.vn/AuovQ" China,CHN,20201024,C1: School closing,3,0,"On 24 Oct, day students of all schools in Kashgar prefecture of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region stay at home until 30 Oct, after asymptomatic patients identified. The number of asymptomatic cases went of to 138 on 25 Oct 2020. https://archive.vn/OCa7o " China,CHN,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"In Kashgar, the factory where the cluster of asymptomatic cases was identified was closed for deep cleaning and investigation. Citizens were required to leave workplaces and return to home to wait for the test and further notice. Four villages and towns of Shufu County (belongs to Kashgar Prefecture) are classified as a high-risk region, other villages and towns of Shufu County are medium-risk counties, and other regions in Kashgar Prefecture remain low-risk. The emergency response level in Kashgar Prefecture escalates to the highest level. https://archive.vn/OCa7o https://archive.vn/vYKIx" China,CHN,20201024,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Communities in Kashgar are under total lockdown which excludes the possibility of any form of gathering. https://archive.vn/UOCfm" China,CHN,20201024,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport in Kashgar is closed. https://archive.vn/OCa7o" China,CHN,20201024,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Four villages and towns of Shufu County (belongs to Kashgar Prefecture) are classified as a high-risk region, other villages and towns of Shufu County are medium-risk counties, and other regions in Kashgar Prefecture remain low-risk. The emergency response level in Kashgar Prefecture escalates to the highest level. Communities in Kashgar are under total lockdown. https://archive.vn/UOCfm" China,CHN,20201024,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The airport in Kashgar was temporarily closed on 24 Oct, but it looks the suspension was not very long. According to a Press Conference, rail, road and air travels are running normally from and into Kashgar. This is no need for a test when coming into Kashgar. But travellers will need to have a negative test within 7 days in order to leave Kashgar. Many local governments advised against travelling to Kashgar and require further test and quarantine if returning from Kashgar. https://archive.vn/Fz8tQ https://archive.vn/l4ik1 https://archive.vn/gQZhy" China,CHN,20201024,H2: Testing policy,3,," From 24 Oct, Kashgar started to test the entire population. By 17:00 on 27 Oct, Kashgar tested all the 4.7465 million population, with 5 confirmed case, and 178 asymptomatic cases. https://archive.vn/H28q1 " China,CHN,20201024,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Since Kashgar is in a total lockdown, when people leave for very limited reasons, they need to wear masks at all times, according to the police. https://archive.vn/le3Zo https://archive.vn/UOCfm " China,CHN,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In Kashgar, the factory where the cluster of asymptomatic cases was identified was closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114053008/https://m.haiwainet.cn/middle/3541083/2020/1028/content_31904700_1.html Four villages of Kashgar Prefecture remained as high-risk region. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114052313/http://bj.bendibao.com/news/20201030/283311.shtm" China,CHN,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Four villages of Kashgar Prefecture were classified as high-risk area since Oct. 25, due to the newly identified asymptomatic cases. Those villages were under stay-at-home order. Under government's prevention and control measures: “In medium and high-risk areas, activities that call for gathering people should not be organized in principle”. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114065217/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/xinjiang/Document/1690737/1690737.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201114065433/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/xinjiang/Document/1691585/1691585.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201114071533/http://english.www.gov.cn/policies/latestreleases/202004/08/content_WS5e8dd995c6d0c201c2cc07a7.html" China,CHN,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Four villages of Kashgar Prefecture were classified as high-risk area since Oct. 25. Under government's prevention and control measures: “In medium and high-risk areas, activities that call for gathering people should not be organized in principle”. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114065217/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/xinjiang/Document/1690737/1690737.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201114071533/http://english.www.gov.cn/policies/latestreleases/202004/08/content_WS5e8dd995c6d0c201c2cc07a7.html" China,CHN,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Four villages of Kashgar Prefecture were classified as high-risk area since Oct. 25. According to the Ministry of Transportation’s guideline: in high-risk area, number of passengers on public transit should be no more than 4 within a square meter. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114065217/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/xinjiang/Document/1690737/1690737.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201114080759/http://xxgk.mot.gov.cn/2020/jigou/ysfws/202006/t20200623_3316078.html" China,CHN,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Four villages of Kashgar Prefecture were classified as high-risk area. Those villages were under stay-at-home order with exceptions for grocery shopping. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114065217/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/xinjiang/Document/1690737/1690737.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201114082554/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/xinjiang/Document/1691142/1691142.htm" China,CHN,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy change. Four regions in Kashgar were classified as high-risk area. Airport, train, highway are open, but under the government’s guidelines, travellers will need to have a negative test within 7 days when leaving a medium or high-risk area. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114082554/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/xinjiang/Document/1691142/1691142.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201114084425/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/25/content_5521981.htm" China,CHN,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change." China,CHN,20201030,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Loan relief policy: http://web.archive.org/web/20200924071933/http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/2020-02/01/content_5473639.htm Guideline to prevent services such as electricity, gas and heating from stopping: http://web.archive.org/web/20201114104246/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/gwylflkjz27/index.htm" China,CHN,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." China,CHN,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change." China,CHN,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change. Comprehensive contact tracing for all identified cases. Source below shows a detailed example in Tianjin. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114090609/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/tianjin/Document/1691648/1691648.htm " China,CHN,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"No policy change. In high risk area, disposable face mask is required when outside, while in low and medium risk area, people do not need to wear masks if they can maintain a distance of more than one meter from other people. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201022013501/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-03/18/content_5492709.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201114100056/https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%85%AC%E4%BC%97%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E6%88%B4%E5%8F%A3%E7%BD%A9%E6%8C%87%E5%BC%95%EF%BC%88%E4%BF%AE%E8%AE%A2%E7%89%88%EF%BC%89/50269108?fr=aladdin" China,CHN,20201031,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to source1, the school closure in Kashgar prefecture of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was planned until Oct. 30 to assist the large-scale test, which was done by Oct. 27 (source2). According to Ministry of Education of China’s guideline, schools are open for fall under preventive measures (source3) Source: 1. https://archive.vn/OCa7o 2. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114003202/https://www.sohu.com/a/428406427_120521832?spm=smpc.author.fd-d.253.1605312284911HWY9DXv 3. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114003529/http://www.moe.gov.cn/jyb_xwfb/gzdt_gzdt/s5987/202008/t20200831_483780.html " China,CHN,20201107,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Update on test requirement: from 7 November, in addition to a negative ‘nucleic acid’ test for COVID-19, international travelers must also provide evidence of having taken an ‘IgM’ antibody test. From 7 November, both the test for COVID-19 and the antibody test must be taken no more than 48 hours before travel. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201128025919/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china http://web.archive.org/web/20201128025215/http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/notices/t1828184.htm" China,CHN,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In Tianjin, two sub-districts were classified as medium-risk region due to new identified cases, working and residential areas related to the new cases were closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201114061747/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/tianjin/Document/1692323/1692323.htm" China,CHN,20201115,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201115,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change." China,CHN,20201115,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201115,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201115,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201115,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"From 17 Nov, the two villages in Shufu County of Kashi Prefecture of Xinjiang Province are downgraded from medium risky areas to low-risk areas. However, the surge in Tianjin as recorded 09 Nov justifies this cell as a ""2T"". https://archive.vn/250od" China,CHN,20201120,C1: School closing,3,0,"A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian was classified as high-risk area since Nov. 20. Schools within the region were closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201121072659/http://www.tj.gov.cn/sy/tjxw/202011/t20201121_4099687.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201121073113/http://bmfw.www.gov.cn/yqfxdjcx/index.html " China,CHN,20201120,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian was classified as high-risk area since Nov. 20 The workspace within the region were closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201121074150/https://m.gmw.cn/2020-11/20/content_1301822441.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201121072659/http://www.tj.gov.cn/sy/tjxw/202011/t20201121_4099687.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201121073113/http://bmfw.www.gov.cn/yqfxdjcx/index.html " China,CHN,20201120,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian was classified as high-risk area since Nov. 20. Public events such as sports, concerts were cancelled within the region. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201121074150/https://m.gmw.cn/2020-11/20/content_1301822441.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201121072659/http://www.tj.gov.cn/sy/tjxw/202011/t20201121_4099687.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201121073113/http://bmfw.www.gov.cn/yqfxdjcx/index.html " China,CHN,20201120,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian was classified as high-risk area since Nov. 20. Gatherings outside of house were banned within the region. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201121074150/https://m.gmw.cn/2020-11/20/content_1301822441.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201121072659/http://www.tj.gov.cn/sy/tjxw/202011/t20201121_4099687.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201121073113/http://bmfw.www.gov.cn/yqfxdjcx/index.html" China,CHN,20201120,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian was classified as high-risk area since Nov. 20. According to the Ministry of Transportation’s guideline: in high-risk area, number of passengers on public transit should be no more than 4 within a square meter. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201121074150/https://m.gmw.cn/2020-11/20/content_1301822441.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201121072659/http://www.tj.gov.cn/sy/tjxw/202011/t20201121_4099687.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201114080759/http://xxgk.mot.gov.cn/2020/jigou/ysfws/202006/t20200623_3316078.html" China,CHN,20201120,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian was classified as high-risk area since Nov. 20. Residents within the region were required staying at home -- total confinement. Local government staffs and community workers support the essential needs of residents living in the lock-down communities. http://web.archive.org/web/20201121074150/https://m.gmw.cn/2020-11/20/content_1301822441.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201121072659/http://www.tj.gov.cn/sy/tjxw/202011/t20201121_4099687.html" China,CHN,20201120,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian was classified as high-risk area since Nov. 20. Under the government’s guidelines, travellers will need to have a negative test within 7 days when leaving a medium or high-risk area. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201121074150/https://m.gmw.cn/2020-11/20/content_1301822441.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201121072659/http://www.tj.gov.cn/sy/tjxw/202011/t20201121_4099687.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201114084425/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/25/content_5521981.htm" China,CHN,20201120,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"No policy change. A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian was classified as high-risk area since Nov. 20. In high risk area, disposable face mask is required when outside, while in low and medium risk area, people do not need to wear masks if they can maintain a distance of more than one meter from other people. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201121074150/https://m.gmw.cn/2020-11/20/content_1301822441.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201022013501/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-03/18/content_5492709.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201114100056/https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E5%85%AC%E4%BC%97%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E6%88%B4%E5%8F%A3%E7%BD%A9%E6%8C%87%E5%BC%95%EF%BC%88%E4%BF%AE%E8%AE%A2%E7%89%88%EF%BC%89/50269108?fr=aladdin" China,CHN,20201121,C1: School closing,3,0,"Manzhouli, a city in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is Located on the border with Russia, has closed all schools in order to carry out the mass test of the entire city. https://archive.vn/T9XfF" China,CHN,20201121,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Manzhouli closed all the public venues apart from essential services. https://archive.vn/wBWRH " China,CHN,20201121,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Public event or gathering is prohibited in Manzhouli. https://archive.vn/wBWRH" China,CHN,20201121,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Public event or gathering is prohibited in Manzhouli. https://archive.vn/wBWRH" China,CHN,20201121,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"6 residential communities in Manzhouli are placed under 24 hours strick confinement. https://archive.vn/hMyXd " China,CHN,20201121,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"People are forbidden to leave Manzhouli, unless for very special reasons. All the rail services from and to Manzhouli are suspended. Many flights are cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130171801/https://zx.sina.cn/n/2020-11-25/zx-iiznezxs3635790.d.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201130172637/https://www.sohu.com/a/433763281_328178" China,CHN,20201121,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change. In Binhai New Area in Tianjin, where clusters of new cases were identified, large-scale test for all residents is planned to start from Nov. 21. http://web.archive.org/web/20201121090012/http://www.tj.gov.cn/sy/tjxw/202011/t20201121_4099689.html" China,CHN,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Shanghai also has placed several residential communities under total confinement. https://archive.vn/G5oO7 https://archive.vn/iuJqs" China,CHN,20201122,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201122,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change." China,CHN,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change." China,CHN,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201122,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201122,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201124,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"public transport suspended in Manzhouli from 24 November until further notice. https://archive.vn/rjloW" China,CHN,20201125,C1: School closing,3,0,"No policy change. A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian remained as high-risk area. Schools within the region were closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128013049/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_10147397" China,CHN,20201125,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"No policy change. A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian remained as high-risk area. The workplace within the region were closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128013049/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_10147397 http://web.archive.org/web/20201128015701/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/tianjin/Document/1693290/1693290.htm" China,CHN,20201125,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy change. A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian remained as high-risk area. Public events such as sports, concerts were cancelled within the region. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128013049/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_10147397 http://web.archive.org/web/20201128015701/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/tianjin/Document/1693290/1693290.htm" China,CHN,20201125,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy change. A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian remained as high-risk area. Gatherings outside of house were banned within this region. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128013049/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_10147397 http://web.archive.org/web/20201128015701/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/tianjin/Document/1693290/1693290.htm" China,CHN,20201125,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No policy change in Manzhouli regarding the suspension of public transport. https://archive.vn/rjloW A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian remained as high-risk area. According to the Ministry of Transportation’s guideline: in high-risk area, number of passengers on public transit should be no more than 4 within a square meter. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128013049/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_10147397 http://web.archive.org/web/20201128015701/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/tianjin/Document/1693290/1693290.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201114080759/http://xxgk.mot.gov.cn/2020/jigou/ysfws/202006/t20200623_3316078.html" China,CHN,20201125,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"No policy change in Tianjin or Manzhouli. A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian remained as a high-risk area. Residents within the region were required staying at home. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128013049/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_10147397 http://web.archive.org/web/20201128015701/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/tianjin/Document/1693290/1693290.htm" China,CHN,20201125,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy change. A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian remained as high-risk area. Under the government’s guidelines, travellers will need to have a negative test within 7 days when leaving a medium or high-risk area. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128013049/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_10147397 http://web.archive.org/web/20201128015701/http://www.scio.gov.cn/xwfbh/gssxwfbh/xwfbh/tianjin/Document/1693290/1693290.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201114084425/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/25/content_5521981.htm" China,CHN,20201125,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"No policy change. A region in DongJiangGang District of Tianjian remained as high-risk area. In high risk area, disposable face mask is required when outside. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128013049/https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_10147397 http://web.archive.org/web/20201022013501/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-03/18/content_5492709.htm" China,CHN,20201205,C1: School closing,3,0,"No policy change. Schools in Manzhouli and Tianjin remain closed." China,CHN,20201205,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"No policy change." China,CHN,20201205,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy change." China,CHN,20201206,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"12 December Provincial governments across China are placing orders for experimental, domestically made coronavirus vaccines, though health officials have yet to say how well they work or how they may reach the country’s 1.4 billion people. Developers are speeding up final testing, the Chinese foreign minister said during a U.N. meeting last week https://web.archive.org/web/20201207184213/https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/06/china-prepares-large-scale-rollout-of-coronavirus-vaccines-443159" China,CHN,20201208,C1: School closing,3,0,"Pidu District in Chengdu - the capital city of Sichuan Province has found a new cluster. Schools in Pidu are closed for mass testing. Students resumed study through online teaching. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214155453/https://www.sohu.com/a/437478676_114988" China,CHN,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Many restaurants, beauty salons, pubs and night clubs are required to close, as a confirmed case had visited. https://archive.vn/6E1g5 " China,CHN,20201208,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The new cluster in Chengdu did not result in public transport closure, however, the previous cluster in Manzhouli has led public transport closure from 24 November onward. So far, no policy change is announced. https://archive.vn/rjloW" China,CHN,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The communities where the new cluster in Chengdu was identified have been placed under total lockdown. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214164659/http://www.ctdsb.net/html/2020/1207/phenomenon354952.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201214164832/https://news.sina.com.cn/c/2020-12-08/doc-iiznctke5367811.shtml" China,CHN,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The village where the Chengdu cluster was identified prohibits local residents from leaving. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214164659/http://www.ctdsb.net/html/2020/1207/phenomenon354952.html" China,CHN,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" China,CHN,20201210,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Wuhan cancelled a marathon running event. Chengdu also cancelled a running event. Chengdu also cancelled the school and scenery visiting schedule of its poem week. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214161313/https://news.sina.com.cn/c/2020-12-11/doc-iiznezxs6348440.shtml http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162925/https://static.cdsb.com/micropub/Articles/202012/41f46c86ef5e22476738eb2fad95a0a1.html " China,CHN,20201214,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"This extended note aims to capture the progress on vaccination programme before it is rolled out to the entire country (does not include R&D, clinic trials). The China National Medicine Products Administration (MPA) has not formally approved the Sinopharm Inactivated vaccine to go to the market. However, the green light is anticipated in the next few days. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214212000/https://weareunited.com.my/11515744/ On 24 June 2020, the MPA approved the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine. Voluntary vaccination started on around 17 June. The first batch of receivers consisted mainly of key workers, including state-owned enterprise employees who must go overseas to countries where the pandemic hits hard; medical staff, epidemic-control staff, border force and other essential workers who keep cities running. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214231804/https://finance.sina.com.cn/chanjing/cyxw/2020-11-18/doc-iiznezxs2537217.shtml From mid-October, Zhejiang province has offered vaccines to ordinary citizens on a voluntary basis. The rationale has been that many cities in Zhejiang have export-oriented economies; for example, Yiwu city is the world centre for light industry commodity trading. Many wholesale merchants were keen on receiving vaccines so that they can travel to Latin America and Africa to inspect their businesses. See BBC reports below. By mid-November, Zhejiang had provided vaccines to some 743,000 people. Voluntary vaccines were paid by recipients. Two doses cost roughly 400 CNY plus a service charge of around 56 CNY, which altogether equals to approximately 70 USD. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214231741/https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/simp/chinese-news-54628714 As the vaccination programme is yet to roll out to the whole country, there is no national policy on who will get the vaccine first. However, Sichuan province, where the most recent cluster of infection was found, did publish a detailed plan to that sets out the order: The first group to receive vaccines consists of people facing high risks of infection, including medical staffs with International assistance mission, national health emergency rescue team in Sichuan, fever clinic and frontline doctors and nurses, border control force, frontline health inspection and epidemic-control officials, students or workers going overseas, police force, frozen food industry workers, essential workers for keeping cities running, teachers, other medical staffs, doctors and nurses, community social workers. The first batch is estimated to have 2 million people. Vaccination for them has started and will finish within 2020. The second group to receive vaccines mainly consists of vulnerable people, including elderly people and people with chronic diseases. Vaccination for them will start from early next year (January). The third batch will open to the general public. Ordinary people are estimated to start receiving vaccines after the Chinese New Year (12 February 2021). http://web.archive.org/web/20201214221555/https://www.sohu.com/a/437018675_114988 So far, vaccination is not and is unlike to be paid by social medical insurance funds in the future. The National Health Security Administration has cited laws and regulations as the justification that vaccination is a part of public health effort, which should be shouldered by public finance resources, rather than social medical insurance funds. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214211226/https://www.sohu.com/a/425495553_114986 UAE and Bahrain have formally approved the Sinopharm vaccine on 9th and 13th December 2020 respectively. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214231619/http://www.xinhuanet.com/2020-12/09/c_1126842251.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201214231549/http://www.xinhuanet.com/world/2020-12/14/c_1126855787.htm" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200311,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is no clear indication of the country's contact tracing policy but reading through daily situation reports there is evidence of at least some contact tracing since the first case detected on 11 March 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200510193437/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584357274N-3-La-Bonne-Info-13-mars-17h20mn-1-cas-confirme-0-deces.jpg" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200312,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily official briefings on the situation - with a prevention campaign, hotline, press and social media updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200415073253/http://www.gouv.ci/_grandossier.php?recordID=222" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"In a communiqué issued on 16 March, following detection of 6 cases of Covid-19 in Abidjan, government announced closures of all schools (all levels) for 30 days as from 16/03/2020. Midnight https://web.archive.org/web/20200510115104/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As from 16 march, government announced that for the following 15 days ( renewable) all non-ivorians coming from countries with more than 100 cases would not be allowed in the country. Announced in a communiqué from the Conseil National de Sécurité: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510115104/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200316,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On march 16, government announced that testing and care for suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 would be free: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510115104/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Nightclubs, Cinemas and theatres are closed from 18 March 2020 midnight for a period of 15 days (renewable), https://web.archive.org/web/20200510115104/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All sporting and cultural events - national and international are suspended for a period of 15 days renewable as from midnight 18 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510115104/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On 16 March, the government announced that as from march 18th at midnight, and for a period of 15 days, renewable, gatherings of more than 50 people would be not allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510115104/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200322,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 22 March, all movement of persons across land, maritime and air barriers was suspended: Announced in a presidential address on 23rd March 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200510181313/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Policy is unclear. Two pieces of evidence point to this rating. The 23rd March announcement of a state of emergency stipulates the 'gradual confinement of populations by geographic regions'; and the 25 Mar communiqué encouraging work from home suggests that stay at home is at least recommended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510181313/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200510195929/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585134598MINISTERE-DE-L-ECONOMIE-NUMERIQUE-ET-DE-LA-POSTE.jpg" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200324,C1: School closing,3,1,"Measures announced on 16 march - extended for the duration of the state of emergency - initially planned till Apr 15, then extended to April 30 https://web.archive.org/web/20200510181313/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"State of emergency declared on entire territory as per law n°59-231 of 7 novembre 1959. This included closures of restaurants and maquis as from midnight 23 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510181313/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200324,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The 23 March announcement of the state of Emergency included the measure stipulating regulation of transport between cities and regions, and suspends all non-authorized travel between Abidjan and the rest of the country https://web.archive.org/web/20200510181313/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew between 9 pm and 5 am was announced as part of the package of measures accompanying the state of emergency declaration of 23 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510181313/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The ministry of digital economy and postal services issued a communiqué encouraging all employers to implement telecommuting structures where possible. This is for all sectors, and in addition to the closures of bars, nightclubs, restaurants, Maquis already announced on the 16th and 23rd March: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510193908/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585134598MINISTERE-DE-L-ECONOMIE-NUMERIQUE-ET-DE-LA-POSTE.jpg" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"In addition to nationwide curfew restricting movement between 9 pm and 5 am, the government announced that it is banning travel between Abidjan and other parts of the country as from 26 march at Midnight - applies to everyone except persons with authorisation for essential services https://web.archive.org/web/20200510200829/http://www.gouv.ci/_actualite-article.php?recordID=10981&d=1" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200331,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Government announced suspending payment of water and electricity bills for april to july and may to august, and that it would cover bills already due through april. (CI utility bills are paid on 3 monthly basis). The government also called on landlords to be flexible in soliciting payments from tenants. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511183040/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585943114Pandemie-du-coronavirus-COVID-19-Presentation-du-plan-de-soutien-economique-social-et-humanitaire.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200408,C1: School closing,3,1,"During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175754/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200408,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175754/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200408,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175754/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200408,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175754/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200408,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175754/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175754/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175754/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200408,C8: International travel controls,4,,"During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175754/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200409,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"9 April Communiqué of the Comité Nationale de Sécurité announced additional measures which include reducing all non essential movements and the implementation of work from home: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510203749/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586513040Communique-du-CNS-09-04-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200409,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"April 9 communiqué clearly requires that public transportation enforce social distancing measures and carry fewer people - also applicable to private transport: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510203749/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586513040Communique-du-CNS-09-04-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200409,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"For 'fragile' persons such as older persons, stay at home is mandatory, as announced in April 9 communiqué: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510203749/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586513040Communique-du-CNS-09-04-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200409,H2: Testing policy,2,,"April 9 Communiqué announced reinforcements in testing capacity: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510203749/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586513040Communique-du-CNS-09-04-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200409,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Mandatory according to availability in Abidjan https://web.archive.org/web/20201013094006/https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/1213996/coronavirus-port-du-masque-obligatoire-a-abidjan.htmlhttps://news.abidjan.net/h/681579.html" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200415,E1: Income support,0,,"The government announced the creation of 4 funds on April 15 but has not yet detailed the mechanisms for disbursement but the intent of these funds is to prevent job losses and support informal workers, as well as provide humanitarian support to vulnerable populations https://web.archive.org/web/20200511190751/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586987868COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-15-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200415,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Landlords are not allowed to increase rent until June 30th nor can they expel tenants (announced in 15 April Cabinet meeting) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511190751/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586987868COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-15-AVRIL-2020.pdf " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200417,C1: School closing,3,1,"During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175754/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200425,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171442/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200425,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171442/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200425,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171442/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200425,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171442/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200425,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171442/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200425,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171442/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200425,C8: International travel controls,4,,"State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171442/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200505,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As from May 5th, this includes distribution of facemasks to frontline workers and fragile/vulnerable groups in Greater Abidjan https://web.archive.org/web/20200511194942/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588793330COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-06-MAI-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200507,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Reiterated in the 7 May presidential address that began lifting restrictive measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200020/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200507,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No clear articulation of policy, but is indicated piecemeal through information bulletins" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200508,C1: School closing,3,0,"Primary and secondary schools as well as universities in the interior of the country began re-opening May 8, while schools in the Greater Abidjan area may begin to re-open May 25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526090951/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Closed sectors (Bars, restaurants, Maquis, theatres, nightclubs,) can now be open in the interior of the country but should remain closed in Abidjan until May 15 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200020/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200508,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No specific announcement made during 7 may address - but gatherings of up to 200 people allowed in the interior. In Abidjan, no gatherings of more than 50 people allowed https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200020/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Gatherings of no more than 50 people for Greater Abidjan until May 15th. For the rest of the country, gatherings of up to 200 people allowed https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200020/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200508,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No specific announcement made during 7 may announcement but given that Abidjan remains closed off, assuming that there are at least some limitations https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200020/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No specific announcement made on 7 May presidential address but a health alert is maintained and surveillance will be strengthened. To date, stay at home was only for fragile persons and infected persons https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200020/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200508,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Curfew is lifted in the interior of the country but remains in place in greater Abidjan until May 15th - although curfew hrs are reduced to 11 pm to a am. Greater Abidjan will still be quarantined off and controls in place for entering and exiting the area. Wearing a mask is required in greater Abidjan https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200020/http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200511,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No further announcements made since closure announced on March 22 - Al jazeera travel restriction tracker records border as still closed as of 11 May https://web.archive.org/web/20200511203420/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200516,C1: School closing,2,0,"The government of Cote d’Ivoire has updated the restrictions in place related to COVID-19. Effective May 15, the curfew is now lifted nation-wide. Primary and secondary schools as well as universities in the interior of the country began re-opening May 8, while schools in the Greater Abidjan area may begin to re-open May 25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526090951/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200516,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Restaurants and maquis in the Greater Abidjan area will be permitted to re-open on May 15, but are expected to follow strict social distancing and hygiene guidelines. Bars, night clubs, cinemas and entertainment venues will remain closed through May 31. Effective May 8, these prohibitions were lifted in the interior of the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526090951/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200516,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no announcement but gatherings of up to 200 people are now permitted nation-wide, as long as physical distancing and protection measures are respected. Hence it depends on the size of the event. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526090951/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200516,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Gatherings of up to 200 people are now permitted nation-wide, as long as physical distancing and protection measures are respected. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526090951/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200516,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"no special announcement but travel from and to Abidjan is prohibited and there is an online application process to request permission for inter-city travel https://web.archive.org/web/20200526090951/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200516,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those with chronic health conditions, should remain at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526090951/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200516,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel from the Greater Abidjan area (including Dabou, Azagule, Bingerville, Grand-Bassam, Bonoua and Assinie) to the rest of the country remains prohibited through May 31 and is being enforced by entry and exit check points https://web.archive.org/web/20200526090951/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200516,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Regular commercial passenger flights remain suspended for an indefinite period. Some diplomatic missions have been given permission to operate humanitarian repatriation flights for their citizens on a limited basis. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526090951/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200525,C1: School closing,2,0,"Previous coding 25 May to 15 July 0 Primary and secondary schools as well as universities in the interior of the country began re-opening May 8, while schools in the Greater Abidjan area may begin to re-open May 25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526090951/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Previous coding from 16 Jul to 13 Sep: 2T Localised school closures https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse New coding 25 May to 13 Sep 2T Addition to original coding: the following news article from 26 May states that students return to schools wearing masks, thus fulfilling the criterion of an alteration that results in significant differences as compared to usual. https://archive.vn/t2xkb However, the following article states that schools were effectively closed for 5 months prior to the re-opening on 14 Sep. It does not say when exactly 5 months prior schools were closed again, but given the above update seems to refer to the re-opening at the end of May. It also explains that most families do not have sufficient IT equipment at home to allow for online classes. There were some attempts to run classes via radio and television, but according to the article that was chaotic and only for one school level. Finally, the article mentions complaints about this decision to close schools for such a long period of time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012190151/https://www.francetvinfo.fr/replay-radio/un-monde-d-avance/en-cote-d-ivoire-comme-dans-de-nombreux-pays-africains-la-rentree-scolaire-est-un-casse-tete_4090059.html According to the UNESCO COVID-19 Impact on Education data schools were: • Closed from 17 Mar to 17 May • Partially open from 18 May • Fully open from 14 Sep. (https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse, from where a .csv with the data can be downloaded – uploaded that file to my oneDrive for archiving purposes: https://1drv.ms/x/s!AjvFoN9mD2CwkZZioQSis1xJJb5T-g?e=A8bl4g) It almost would seem to make sense to code a 3G, but in light of the Unesco data, sticking with 2T. " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200611,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"But only up to 50 people in the Greater Abidjan area since June 11. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612195806/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200611,E1: Income support,1,1,"72 498 poor households benefited from the Fonds spécial de solidarité (FSS) Covid-19 at the end of May - 17 billion FCFA. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612201504/http://www.gouv.ci/_actualite-article.php?recordID=11234https%3A%2F%2Fci.usembassy.gov%2Fcovid-19-information%2F" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200611,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"1 052 749 households had their electricity bills cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612201504/http://www.gouv.ci/_actualite-article.php?recordID=11234https%3A%2F%2Fci.usembassy.gov%2Fcovid-19-information%2F" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200613,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Bars, nightclubs, cinemas and places of entertainment that have started to reopen due to the relaxation have been asked to close again due to the continuation of the State of Emergency and rising new cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625164444/https://www.financialafrik.com/2020/06/11/covid-19-et-deconfinement-en-cote-divoire-le-gouvernement-fait-arriere-toute/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200613,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"up to 200 people everywhere apart from the Greater Abidjan area, where the restriction is still at up to 50 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200612195806/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200613,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Vulnerable populations should still remain at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200612195806/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200613,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The ban on all movement of people to and from Greater Abidjan area is still in place until the end of June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625164932/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200613,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Suspension of regular commercial passenger flights and a State of Emergency remains in effect through 30 June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200612195806/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200626,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Restaurants reopened from 15 May but bars, nightclubs, cinemas and theatres will remain closed until 15 July. Schools have now reopened.""https://web.archive.org/web/20200706202044/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200626,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""gatherings remain limited to 50 or fewer individuals.""https://web.archive.org/web/20200706203417/https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-june-29-2020/ ""Within Abidjan, gatherings of more than 50 people are currently not permitted.""https://web.archive.org/web/20200706202044/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200626,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The ban on all movement of people to and from Abidjan has been extended until 15 July. For the purpose of the government decree, “Abidjan” includes the District of Abidjan, Dabou, Azaguie, Bingerville, Grand-Bassam, Bonoua, Assinie and up to PK30 on the Abidjan-Yamoussoukro motorway.""ttps://web.archive.org/web/20200706202044/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200626,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""International flights to and from Côte d’Ivoire resume from 1 July. Domestic flights resume from 26 June. Land and sea borders remain closed until 15 July."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706202044/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""International flights to and from Côte d’Ivoire resume from 1 July. Domestic flights resume from 26 June. Land and sea borders remain closed until 15 July."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706202044/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus ""On June 25, Cote d’Ivoire’s land border closure, State of Emergency, and the isolation of the Greater Abidjan region were extended by the National Security Council of Cote d’Ivoire through July 15, 2020. ... The government also announced that some international flights will be permitted to resume after July 1."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-june-29-2020/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200707,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy https://web.archive.org/web/20200715075049/https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-and-travel-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-july-14-2020/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200707,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715075049/https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-and-travel-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-july-14-2020/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200707,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change. The government of Cote d’Ivoire reminded the population that all vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women, should remain in confinement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715075049/https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-and-travel-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-july-14-2020/ " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus No meetings of more than 50 people in Abidjan and facemasks required in public places " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Recommend vulnerable people self isolate " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/entry-requirements State of emergency extended to Julty 30th " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Land and sea borders remain closed. Some commercial flights currently running. 14 day self isolation in own accommodation required https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/entry-requirements http://web.archive.org/web/20200730125334/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/entry-requirements" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/ivory-coast-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html On March 30, the Government announced the following social measures to support individuals and domestic homes: Postponement of deadlines for payment of electricity and water bills from April to July 2020 and from May to August 2020; Suspension of payment of electricity and water bills for April and May 2020 for underprivileged classes; The establishment of a solidarity fund amounting to CFAF 170 billion to fund the most vulnerable populations within the framework of emergency humanitarian support; Strengthening the control of consumer goods and the application of sanctions to offenders;" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/ivory-coast-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html On 21 March 2020, the CBWAS took major measures, in order to mitigate the negative impact of the sanitary crisis: A FCFA340bn financial help has been granted to commercial banks, so they can sustain the economy; 1,700 companies have been granted loans, while they were not eligible so far, so that they can benefit from further resources; The West African Development Bank (WADB) will receive FCFA25bn from the CBWAS, in order to lower its interest rate and increase the amount of loans granted to WAMU members, so as to be able to fund the domestic economy; To accept to delay financial debt reimbursements, especially for SMEs; To decrease the cost of fund transfers through mobile money, in order to avoid a low in transactions; To fund commercial banks with enough cash to guarantee a good working of cash machines; If necessary, to reorganize the schedule of Treasury bills issuance. The government announced several measures to preserve the key sectors of the economy: The setting up of a private sector support fund for an amount of XOF 250 billion, in order to strengthen the SMEs with at least XOF 100 billion and the setting up of guarantee funds, in order to facilitate the access to bank credits; The setting up of a specific support fund for informal sector enterprises affected by the crisis for an amount of XOF100 billion. Support for the main sectors of the national economy, particularly cashew nuts, cotton, rubber, oil palm, cocoa and coffee with XOF 250 billion; Support for food, market gardening and fruit production for an amount of CFAF 50 billion, including CFAF 20 billion for inputs." Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus Phone hotline for information run by the government " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus Self present for testing if symptomatic " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200716,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Tracing of people in quarantine through follow up calls. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200803232532/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cote-divoire-extends-state-emergency-through-july-30-easing-lockdown-greater-abidjan" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200727,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200803232532/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cote-divoire-extends-state-emergency-through-july-30-easing-lockdown-greater-abidjan" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"A ban on ""large public gatherings"" - specific numbers not stated. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803232532/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cote-divoire-extends-state-emergency-through-july-30-easing-lockdown-greater-abidjan" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200727,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Unable to find official guidance regarding public transport, however, current bus and train timetables appear to be available with multiple busses and some trains daily. Given the reduction in movement restrictions and opening of domestic travel, it seems public transport would be accessible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804021829/https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Bouak%C3%A9/Abidjan" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200727,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No specific recommendation to stay at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803232532/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cote-divoire-extends-state-emergency-through-july-30-easing-lockdown-greater-abidjan" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200727,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Domestic flights have resumed, no specific restrictions on domestic movement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803232532/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cote-divoire-extends-state-emergency-through-july-30-easing-lockdown-greater-abidjan" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200727,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Quarantine requirements: You will be advised to self-isolate in your own accommodation for 14 days on arrival in Côte d’Ivoire. Data collection"" On arrival, you will be required to register your contact details before exiting the airport at the ‘Stop COVID-19’ facility."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804020121/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/entry-requirements" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200727,E1: Income support,1,1,"Current measures were planned to extend until August - unable to find official information whether or not these have ceased. " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200727,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Current measures were planned to extend until August - unable to find official information whether or not these have ceased. " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200727,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Clear written and pictorial information regarding COVID, personal hygiene measures, access to health care and the public health response available on the government website. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804023209/http://www.gouv.ci/Main2.php" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,0,," ""As of July 31, 2020, bars, clubs, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues in Abidjan may now open, but must respect social distancing norms and patrons are expected to wear masks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804020937/https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-and-travel-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-august-3-2020/Bars, nightclubs, cinemas and theatres reopen from 31 July."" No mention of any other businesses that are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804015535/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""From 31 July, gatherings authorised by local authorities are allowed. You need to wear face masks in public places. There are hand-washing facilities and/or antibacterial gel available before entering most public buildings and restaurants."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804015535/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Restrictions seem to have eased for government organised events, however, there is no mention of changes for private gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804015535/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""The state of emergency has been extended to 31 August. The ban on all movement to and from Abidjan was lifted on 15 July."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804015535/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200819193954/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From 31 July, gatherings authorised by local authorities are allowed. You need to wear face masks in public places. There are hand-washing facilities and/or antibacterial gel available before entering most public buildings and restaurants. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200819221635/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"No new update." Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200819193954/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819193954/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819193954/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,C8: International travel controls,2,,"You will be advised to self-isolate in your own accommodation for 14 days on arrival in Côte d’Ivoire. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819193506/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/entry-requirements" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819205226/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819205226/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200819221635/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200810,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820001934/https://aip.ci/cote-divoire-aip-covid-19-un-millier-dequipes-de-traceurs-pour-le-suivi-des-cas-contacts/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"It is still current that restaurants, maquis, bars, night clubs, cinemas, and entertainment venues across Cote d’Ivoire, including in the Greater Abidjan area, are open and expected to follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831142001/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"It remains the case that “gatherings authorised by local authorities are allowed.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831141633/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"“Gatherings authorised by local authorities are allowed.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831141633/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus However, no recent policy updates were found regarding a cut-off size for bans on private gatherings in Cote d’Ivoire." Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,C5: Close public transport,0,,"It remains the case that public transport is operational. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831142001/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"“Vulnerable populations, including the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions, are advised to remain at home.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831142001/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel, and there is no curfew in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831142001/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,C8: International travel controls,3,,"“Commercial flights are now operating to and from Côte d’Ivoire on a limited number of routes.”“All travellers to and from Côte d’Ivoire are required to complete an online air travel declaration to present on arrival. Land and sea borders remain closed. Arriving passengers are encouraged to self-isolate for 14 days.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831141633/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,E1: Income support,1,1,"Economic Funds, announced on March 31st, including support for both informal and formal sector workers, remain in place. “The authorities created 4 special Funds to be spent over 2 years, including the National Solidarity Fund of 170 billion CFAF (0.5 % of GDP), the Support Fund for the informal sector of 100 billion CFAF (0.3 % of GDP), the Support Fund for the small and medium enterprises of 150 billion CFAF (0.4 % of GDP) and the Support Fund for large companies of 100 billion CFAF (0.3 % of GDP). They will also provide financial support to the agriculture sector by 300 billion CFAF (0.8 % of GDP).” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831144153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"“The regional central bank (BCEAO) for the West-African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)… set-up a framework inviting banks and microfinance institutions to accommodate demands from customers with Covid19-related repayment difficulties to postpone for a 3 month renewable period debt service falling due, without the need to classify such postponed claims as non-performing”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831144153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Also, the government previously announced the “postponement of deadlines for payment of electricity and water bills from April to July 2020 and from May to August 2020”, which remains current. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831181944/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/ivory-coast-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Cote d’Ivoire government is regularly updating their website, Facebook page (Coronaviruscotedeivoire), and Twitter account (@CoronavirusCi), which are all dedicated to sharing coronavirus information. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831143139/http://info-covid19.gouv.ci/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,H2: Testing policy,2,,"“COVID-19 testing is available at testing centres in Abidjan and around the country. Results will take at least 24 hours but may take longer.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831141633/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The UNFPA continues to lead contact tracing and case monitoring in Cote d’Ivoire, and there have been no recent changes in contact tracing policy. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831180723/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/WCARO_COVID-19_UNFPA_Sitrep6-01_31July.pdf" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200821,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"“You need to wear face masks in public places.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831141633/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015348/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Social distancing and a reduction in non-essential movements are encouraged, though not enforced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015348/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200901,C5: Close public transport,0,,"“Is public transportation operating? Yes.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015348/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015348/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015348/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200901,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Updates from the Ivoirian government and its response to COVID-19 may be found online at http://www.gouv.ci/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920142518/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"It is not directly written to cancel public events but social distancing and hygiene guidelines are required in public places. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920142518/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From 31 July, gatherings authorised by local authorities are allowed. You need to wear face masks in public places. There are hand-washing facilities and/or antibacterial gel available before entering most public buildings and restaurants. Schools and restaurants are open. Bars, nightclubs, cinemas and theatres reopen from 31 July. It is not limited to a particular geographical area hence it is general and not targeted. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920160823/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transportation Options: Are commercial flights operating? Yes. Is public transportation operating? Yes. Face masks/cloth face coverings remain mandatory in public in the greater Abidjan area, including in vehicles. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920142518/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new update. Vulnerable populations, including the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions, are advised to remain at home. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920142518/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920142518/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920142518/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is coordinated public campaign in Cote d'Ivoire. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920190457/http://www.gouv.ci/Main.php" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920160823/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831141633/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200910,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Everyone is required to wear face masks in public areas. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920160823/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200914,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous coding 0 Schools reopen in the whole of Cote d'ivoire after 5 months of closure (it was opened just for a few days in June) https://web.archive.org/web/20201012190151/https://www.francetvinfo.fr/replay-radio/un-monde-d-avance/en-cote-d-ivoire-comme-dans-de-nombreux-pays-africains-la-rentree-scolaire-est-un-casse-tete_4090059.html New coding 1 G The article referenced in the previous coding illustrates that masks are being worn, thus fulfilling the criterion of an alteration that results in significant differences as compared to usual. " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus Gatherings must be pre approved " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200922,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200922,C8: International travel controls,3,,"A ban on land maritime borders but limited commerical air tracel allowed. Negative PCR test within last 5 days is required and must provide contact details. https://web.archive.org/save/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200922,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200922,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Also required for exit from CIV " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200922,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20200922,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Required in all pubic spaces in greater Adbijan area " Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"It would be probably useless to recommend to work from home as even workers at the ministry of finance require their employer to give them computer and kits for internet connection and the govt seems okay to boost economic activity in-person with the current low caseloads: https://web.archive.org/web/20201013092201/https://finances.gouv.ci/actualites/actualites/65-contenu-dynamique/actualite/715-pagds-offre-des-kits-informatiques-au-ministere-de-l-economie-et-des-finances" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"limit still at 200 people https://web.archive.org/web/20201013092756/https://cgeci.com/covid-19-les-mesures-de-restriction-de-rassemblements-de-populations-initialement-plafonnees-a-50-personnes-passent-dorenavant-a-200-personnes-s-e-m-alassane-ouattara-pdt-de-la-republique-de-cot/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201002,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Although masks are mandatory in Abidjan https://web.archive.org/web/20201013090836/https://cgeci.com/transport-le-port-du-masque-a-bord-dun-vehicule-est-obligatoire-pour-le-conducteur-et-les-passagers-jusqua-destination-ministere/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201002,E1: Income support,1,1,"IMF: No new policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201013093313/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 CIV Govt: poin 4 of this communiqué of 30 sep is about how the money has been spent until now: https://web.archive.org/web/20201013093640/https://aip.ci/communique/communique-du-conseil-des-ministres-du-mercredi-30-septembre-2020/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"IMF: No new policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201013093313/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201002,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Actualised data on cases, but rather sporadic official info con COVID-19: the last item is more than 2 weeks old https://web.archive.org/web/20201012191156/http://info-covid19.gouv.ci/welcome/actualites" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201014,E1: Income support,1,0, Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201024,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201024,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201024,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201024,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201024,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201024,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201024,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201024,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201024,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There is no data supporting restrictions on gatherings at this time." Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Stay at home measures in place for certain groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, the infirm. /web/20201116171946/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201030,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Proof of negative COVID test required upon arrival. Temperature checks completed upon arrival. /web/20201116171946/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201030,E1: Income support,1,0,"UN indicated in July that it would be supporting 15,000 vulnerable households. https://unsdg.un.org/announcements/providing-support-covid-19-hit-households-cote-divoire" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://info-covid19.gouv.ci/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Face masks are required in vehicles and in public in Abidjan. It does not appear that these rules apply outside the capital. /web/20201116171946/https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No policy change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201208,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Cote d'Ivoire,CIV,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Cameroon,CMR,20200224,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is evidence of limited contact tracing as far back as the first case confirmed of COVID in Cameroon on February 24, 2020 http://archive.fo/HJEva" Cameroon,CMR,20200313,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Strict restrictions - need a negative test before visa obtention: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322521/cameroon-authorities-implement-entry-restrictions-due-to-covid-19-as-of-march-13-update-1" Cameroon,CMR,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"All public and private training educational establishments of various levels of education from nursery school to higher education, including vocational training centres and professional schools will be closed; https://web.archive.org/web/20200428102625/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-closes-schools-borders-among-measures-to-contain-coronavirus/ " Cameroon,CMR,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars, restaurants and entertainment spots will be systematically closed from 6pm https://web.archive.org/web/20200428102625/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-closes-schools-borders-among-measures-to-contain-coronavirus/ " Cameroon,CMR,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events and gatherings of more than fifty persons are prohibited: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428102503/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/18/cameroon-closes-all-borders-amid-raft-of-coronavirus-guidelines// https://web.archive.org/web/20200428102625/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-closes-schools-borders-among-measures-to-contain-coronavirus/ " Cameroon,CMR,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than fifty persons are prohibited: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428102503/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/18/cameroon-closes-all-borders-amid-raft-of-coronavirus-guidelines// https://web.archive.org/web/20200428102625/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-closes-schools-borders-among-measures-to-contain-coronavirus/ " Cameroon,CMR,20200318,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Urged to avoid overloading buses and taxis: https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-closes-schools-borders-among-measures-to-contain-coronavirus/" Cameroon,CMR,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Cameroon like most African countries closed its borders – land, sea and air, suspended all academic activities but has not imposed a lockdown or curfew. People must wear masks in public. /web/20200428101204/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/24/cameroon-records-203-new-cases-as-covid-19-tally-hits-509// " Cameroon,CMR,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Authorities are also asking the public to avoid intercity travel unless absolutely necessary. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428102931/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328796/cameroon-coronavirus-containment-measures-extended-march-31-update-3 " Cameroon,CMR,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders close: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324071/cameroon-authorities-close-borders-as-of-march-18-update-2" Cameroon,CMR,20200404,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Massive anti-COVID-19 campaign starts: https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-massive-sensitization-campaign-against-covid-19-kicks-start-tomorrow-in-littoral-region/" Cameroon,CMR,20200406,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing campaign launched: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/04/06/coronavirus-cameroon-massive-testing-campaign-launched-in-cameroon/ ; https://www.businessincameroon.com/health/2403-10124-coronavirus-cameroon-plans-mass-testing" Cameroon,CMR,20200407,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Cameroon government has taken steps to contain the spread of COVID-19, including shutting schools and universities, closing borders, banning mass gatherings, encouraging people to follow hygiene rules, and creating a help line."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412215903/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/10/cameroon-allow-aid-access-amid-pandemic" Cameroon,CMR,20200407,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://twitter.com/CRTV_web/status/1248373071066497026/photo/1" Cameroon,CMR,20200413,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing a mask in public became compulsory in Cameroon from 13 April. https://archive.vn/V6RmP" Cameroon,CMR,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Measures still in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183028/https://www.spm.gov.cm/site/?q=en/content/government-response-strategy-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19. See also: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/masks-bans-questions-cameroon-covid-19-response-200422134140013.html" Cameroon,CMR,20200418,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Commercial bus, taxi and motorbike drivers have been warned to avoid overloading. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/masks-bans-questions-cameroon-covid-19-response-200422134140013.html" Cameroon,CMR,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Government said it shut down land, air and sea borders indefinitely. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425172242/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html" Cameroon,CMR,20200424,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Cameroon like most African countries closed its borders – land, sea and air, suspended all academic activities but has not imposed a lockdown or curfew. /web/20200428101204/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/24/cameroon-records-203-new-cases-as-covid-19-tally-hits-509// " Cameroon,CMR,20200426,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On April 17, Cameroon media outlets reported on the ramping up of contact tracing, and on April 25th, it was reported that 40 'Action Against Hunger' workers were being trained and deployed to increase capacity of the very limited contact tracing in Cameroon: http://archive.fo/D5GqP http://archive.fo/wip/zKM7k" Cameroon,CMR,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"Cameroon has also announced that schools will reopen June 1, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200513092638/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/cameroon-eases-coronavirus-lockdown-neighbors-block-access " Cameroon,CMR,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Ngute said bars, restaurants and leisure facilities can now operate after 6 p.m., if customers and users respect safety measures such as wearing protective masks and staying at least two meters apart https://web.archive.org/web/20200513092638/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/cameroon-eases-coronavirus-lockdown-neighbors-block-access " Cameroon,CMR,20200514,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://reliefweb.int/report/cameroon/cameroon-covid-19-emergency-situation-report-no-01-18-may-2020" Cameroon,CMR,20200514,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited throughout the country: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=19182ae9-a9cf-45c9-a10c-544fd0b471b6" Cameroon,CMR,20200514,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Urban and inter-urban travel should only be undertaken in cases of extreme necessity" Cameroon,CMR,20200514,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=19182ae9-a9cf-45c9-a10c-544fd0b471b6 : 'Cameroon’s land, air and sea borders will be closed: all passenger flights from abroad will therefore be suspended, with the exception of cargo flights and vessels transporting consumer products and essential goods and materials, whose stopover times will be limited and supervised. The issuance of entry visas at Cameroon's various airports is also suspended, as are missions abroad of members of Government and public and para-public sector employees'" Cameroon,CMR,20200524,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools will start opening from June 1: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/cameroon-to-open-schools-on-june-1-eases-lockdown/1858592" Cameroon,CMR,20200601,C1: School closing,2,1,"Cameroonian authorities announced that some measures in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic would be eased from Monday, June 1. Schools, universities, and training centres, which have been closed since March 17, will be permitted to reopen nationwide provided they adhere to the strict health measures in place. Nursery schools and intermediate classes in primary and secondary schools will not reopen. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347071/cameroon-authorities-to-ease-covid-19-lockdown-measures-from-june-1-update-8" Cameroon,CMR,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 50 people remain prohibited. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347071/cameroon-authorities-to-ease-covid-19-lockdown-measures-from-june-1-update-8" Cameroon,CMR,20200601,E1: Income support,1,0,"Continued payment of family allowances from May to July to staff of companies which are unable to pay social security contributions or which have placed their staff on technical leave due to the crisis. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cameroon,CMR,20200601,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Measures include spreading the payment of the social security contributions for the second quarter over three instalments and canceling late fees. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cameroon,CMR,20200622,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Regular contacts of an infected person are identified, followed and quarantined for two weeks. However, the process is hindered by the existence of a stigma associated with being sick. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701171600/https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr%2Fcontent%2Fpoint-de-presse-du-23-juin-2020" Cameroon,CMR,20200712,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Allowed to go out, but with masks on. https://web.archive.org/web/20200726071544/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroongovt-reiterates-wearing-of-masks-in-public-places/" Cameroon,CMR,20200712,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Cameroonian Prime Minister has announced that as of March 18 all land, sea, and air borders are closed until further announcement due to COVID-19. Recently, two airlines have been given permission to fly in and out the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200726071841/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200726071920/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/govt-reiterates-compulsory-covid-19-tests-for-pasengers-flying-into-cameroon/ " Cameroon,CMR,20200727,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools and other educational establishments have partly reopened. International schools have indicated that they plan to reopen in September. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus " Cameroon,CMR,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy as corroborated by the following statement on the UK government’s webpage accessed on 5 August 2020: Restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment spots have been lifted. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20200727,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy as corroborated by the following statement on the UK government’s webpage accessed on 5 Aug 2020: Gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of over 50 people remain prohibited. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus " Cameroon,CMR,20200727,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change. The authorities have still banned public transport (taxis, buses, motorbikes) from taking more passengers than they have seats. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20200727,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The advice remains that travel within the country should be limited to essential travel only. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20200727,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Cameroon starts mass virus screening campaign http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015121/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/cameroon-starts-mass-virus-screening-campaign/1925230H3: 1 " Cameroon,CMR,20200806,E1: Income support,0,,"continued payment of family allowances was only from May to July to staff of companies which are unable to pay social security contributions or which have placed their staff on technical leave due to the crisis. No mention of continuing this policy in August. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive not working, but previous notes have captured the same statement)" Cameroon,CMR,20200827,C1: School closing,2,1,"Cameroon authorities have further eased coronavirus lockdown restrictions by opening schools and other training centers suspended since March 17 to curb the spread of the virus, the country's prime minister has said. ''The resumption of classes, in all levels of education, as well as in professional schools and vocational training centers, will effectively take place on Monday, 1 June 2020, throughout the national territory,'' Joseph Dion Ngute said late Friday. As noted before, some levels still require closing. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/cameroon-to-open-schools-on-june-1-eases-lockdown/1858592" Cameroon,CMR,20200827,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"no changes recorded. " Cameroon,CMR,20200827,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No"" https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cameroon,CMR,20200827,C8: International travel controls,3,,"I would not code this as a 4 since some citizens are allowed to enter, thus it is not fully a ban. ""Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes The Cameroonian government has stated that U.S. citizens with Cameroonian visas and residency permits can enter Cameroon under the conditions listed below. Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes. A negative test result within three days of arrival is required. Passengers not meeting this requirement will undergo testing on arrival at the airport. Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes Visitor’s visas can be extended at the Frontier Police Office in Yaoundé."" https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cameroon,CMR,20200907,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Director of Disease Control at the Ministry of Public Health, Dr Georges Alain Etoundi Mballa, said 'Cameroon is on track with activities within the fourth operational phase in its response plan against the Covid-19 pandemic'. The public were asked 'to continue with washing hands with clean running water and soap or use an alcohol-based solution; covering the nose and mouth with a disposable tissue when coughing, sneezing or use a bent elbow. People also need to maintain physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres and stay at home as much as possible and wear a face mask when going out.' https://archive.vn/UBd03" Cameroon,CMR,20200911,C1: School closing,2,0,"'Schools will resume in earnest nationwide on 5 October 2020 as instructed by the Minister of Secondary Education Professor Nalova Lyonga.' This seems to suggest that schools in some areas remained closed while those in other areas have reopened for the new academic year. Cannot find out when the Minister made this announcement... https://archive.vn/60rOQ" Cameroon,CMR,20200911,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in the policies. 'Cameroon has closed all its land, sea and air borders in response to coronavirus and has only partly reopened to nationals, residents, diplomats and professionals. All new arrivals in country must obtain a negative coronavirus test result dated no older than three days before travelling.' https://archive.vn/HxmGd" Cameroon,CMR,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. See https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 1st October 2020]" Cameroon,CMR,20200922,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Note: Mask wearing is mandatory on all public transportation. See https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 1st October 2020]" Cameroon,CMR,20200922,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Cameroonian borders remain officially closed; however, several airlines have been given permission to operate international flights from Douala and Yaoundé. In fact, those that have visas are allowed to fly into Cameroon. Passengers only need to show evidence of a negative COVID-19 test. The Cameroonian government has also updated the previous policy of mandatory quarantine for travelers. Air passengers with a positive COVID-19 test result will be required to enter isolation at home or in a government facility at their own expense depending on their symptoms. See https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 1st October 2020]" Cameroon,CMR,20200922,H2: Testing policy,2,,"There are government facilities in all ten regions that provide testing at no charge. Results are usually provided within 24 – 48 hours. See https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 1st October 2020]" Cameroon,CMR,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy" Cameroon,CMR,20201002,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The presidency is banning any demonstration until the upcoming December elections with the excuse of the pandemic. Not much else is happening either: on Facebook all events in Yaounde that I could find were almost exclusive online. The only in-person events that I could find were a small religious gathering and a sunday brunch. https://archive.vn/ekIeZ " Cameroon,CMR,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No changes in policy https://archive.vn/ekIeZ" Cameroon,CMR,20201002,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport open with mask requirements: https://archive.vn/7ckqR" Cameroon,CMR,20201002,C8: International travel controls,2,,"I believe that most people are not quarantining, since it seems that most people need to present a recent negative test results. The ones without a test result will need to test and isolate, but this process is apparently really slow -> the isolation is basically a quarantine at this point https://archive.vn/etb2C" Cameroon,CMR,20201002,E1: Income support,0,,"No change in policy: https://archive.vn/N4adP" Cameroon,CMR,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy: https://archive.vn/N4adP" Cameroon,CMR,20201002,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"??? Last daily briefing was on 23 Sep, and the last time that the data on the new cases was on 8 Oct. Did the MoH give up updating people about covid? https://archive.vn/sreAw" Cameroon,CMR,20201002,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy. Here a presentation by the testing team on how Cameroun managed to test so many people nationally: https://archive.vn/Nkehu" Cameroon,CMR,20201002,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy" Cameroon,CMR,20201005,C1: School closing,2,0,"Primary school students (eleves) go back to school on 5 Oct https://archive.vn/iZ55W" Cameroon,CMR,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Writing on 16 Oct: Last daily briefing was on 23 Sep, and the last time that the data on the new cases was on 8 Oct. Did the MoH gave up updating people about the situation? The pandemic seems at the moment not much an issue, but the govt still puts pressure on people to keep the rules https://archive.vn/sreAw" Cameroon,CMR,20201015,C1: School closing,1,1,"Older students go back to school on 15 Oct with strict safety measures: masks, social distancing, frequent hand santiation, etc. https://archive.vn/iZ55W" Cameroon,CMR,20201017,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools in separatist region are closed, but this is not specific to COVID apparently: Al-Jazeera: ""Richard, whose organisation started a centre to teach children displaced by the crisis, is worried that the attack might derail efforts to get boys and girls back to school. Separatist fighters often enforce a lockdown on Mondays in the Anglophone regions, keeping schools closed for nearly four years. Teachers and students continue to face threats while the violence shows no signs of slowing."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029002514/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/27/cameroon-school-attack-parents-remember-childrens-last-moments" Cameroon,CMR,20201017,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No changes in policy" Cameroon,CMR,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes in policy" Cameroon,CMR,20201017,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No changes in policy" Cameroon,CMR,20201017,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes in policy" Cameroon,CMR,20201017,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes in policy" Cameroon,CMR,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No changes in policy" Cameroon,CMR,20201017,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes in policy https://web.archive.org/web/20201029003032/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/entry-requirements" Cameroon,CMR,20201017,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Finally some updates from the MoH about donations and official meetings: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029004123/https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr However, last update of covid data was 2 weeks ago (today is the 29 oct, last update was on 15 oct): https://web.archive.org/web/20201029004402/http://covid19.minsante.cm/" Cameroon,CMR,20201017,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes in policy" Cameroon,CMR,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"No changes in policy: MoH: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012134/https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr%2Fepid-mie-de-coronavirus-covid---19- UK Foreign travel advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012249/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No changes in policy: MoH: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012134/https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr%2Fepid-mie-de-coronavirus-covid---19- UK Foreign travel advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012249/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes in policy: MoH: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012134/https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr%2Fepid-mie-de-coronavirus-covid---19- UK Foreign travel advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012249/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No changes in policy: MoH: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012134/https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr%2Fepid-mie-de-coronavirus-covid---19- UK Foreign travel advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012249/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes in policy: MoH: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012134/https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr%2Fepid-mie-de-coronavirus-covid---19- UK Foreign travel advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012249/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes in policy: MoH: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012134/https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr%2Fepid-mie-de-coronavirus-covid---19- UK Foreign travel advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012249/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No changes in policy: MoH: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012134/https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr%2Fepid-mie-de-coronavirus-covid---19- UK Foreign travel advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012249/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes in policy: MoH: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012134/https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr%2Fepid-mie-de-coronavirus-covid---19- UK Foreign travel advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110012249/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123133832/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new update Restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment spots have been lifted. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123133832/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since there is a restriction on public gatherings it will affect public events" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public places and services Gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. Restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment spots have been lifted. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123133832/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Travel in Cameroon Travel within the country should be limited to essential travel only. The authorities have banned public transport (taxis, buses, motorbikes) from taking more passengers than they have seats. I coded this as a zero because normally I don't think a public transport should pick more passengers than is required. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123133832/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new update" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Travel in Cameroon Travel within the country should be limited to essential travel only. The authorities have banned public transport (taxis, buses, motorbikes) from taking more passengers than they have seats. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123133832/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,C8: International travel controls,2,,"If you have a proof of a recent (no older than three days before boarding) negative coronavirus test, you will normally not have to self-isolate. Anyone that has developed symptoms of Coronavirus on their travel or tests positive on arrival at Yaoundé or Douala airport must quarantine at a government-monitored hotel for 14 days. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123133430/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/entry-requirements" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update found" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new update found" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new policy found to be in place" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new policy found to be in place" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new policy found to be in place" Cameroon,CMR,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"You must wear a face mask in public spaces and there is systematic sanctioning of those people found to have breached restriction and confinement measures imposed on them. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123133832/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open with hygiene measures in place. Please see: https://archive.vn/5jXic " Cameroon,CMR,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"All businesses are open and maintain normal hours. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224307/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cameroon,CMR,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Religious gathering are not prohibited but there is a restriction on gatherings. It is limited to 50 people according to the UK government on travel to Cameroon. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224531/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"There is a restriction on gatherings. It is limited to 50 people according to the UK government on travel to Cameroon. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224531/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,," It is mandatory to wear a mask and motorists are not allowed to take more people thank they have seat for. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224307/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cameroon,CMR,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,," There is no curfew in place according to the Embassy of the US in Cameroon. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224307/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cameroon,CMR,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There is no restriction to movement in place according to the Embassy of the US in Cameroon. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224307/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cameroon,CMR,20201124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Embassy of the US in Cameroon confirms that there is screening for passengers. Although quarantine is not required, travellers are encouraged to limit contact with others for 14 days after their trip. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224307/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cameroon,CMR,20201124,E1: Income support,0,,"No new information was found for this placeholder." Cameroon,CMR,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new information was found for this placeholder." Cameroon,CMR,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The twitter page of the ministry seems to be the most active and updated. The FAcebook page did not have any information. There was a recorded daily press address on the update on COVID-19 on the twitter handle. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206233339/https://twitter.com/minsantecmr?lang=en" Cameroon,CMR,20201124,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Embassy of the US says there is testing available at no cost in all the 10 regions of the country. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224307/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cameroon,CMR,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No data was found for this placeholder." Cameroon,CMR,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1," FAce mask is mandatory in public spaces. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224307/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cameroon,CMR,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO, schools are still fully open in the country. Upon further research, it was discovered that there are hygiene measures in place. Please see: https://archive.vn/7yTl6" Cameroon,CMR,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to the US EMbassy in Cameroon's website, businesses are open and maintain normal hours. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212090050/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cameroon,CMR,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to Cameroon, gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. This consequently means that public events are recommended not to hold. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212092601/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to Cameroon, gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212092601/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus" Cameroon,CMR,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US Embassy in Cameroon's website, public transport is in use and the use of masks while on board is mandatory. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212090050/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cameroon,CMR,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"According to the Us Embassy in Cameroon, there are no curfews neither are there orders or policies to remain at home. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212090050/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cameroon,CMR,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the Us Embassy in Cameroon, there are no restrictions to internal movement. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212090050/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cameroon,CMR,20201207,C8: International travel controls,1,,"According to the Us Embassy in Cameroon, there is screening for travellers without a valid test result. Although there is no mandatory quarantine for foreigners, they are encouraged to limit contact with other people for 14 days. It is important to note that, the Cameroonian Prime Minister announced as of March 18 that all land, sea, and air borders would be closed until further notice due to COVID-19. While many airlines have been given permission to resume limited flights, officially the borders’ status is still “closed. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212090050/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cameroon,CMR,20201207,E1: Income support,0,,"No data was discovered in relation to this placeholder for the timeframe." Cameroon,CMR,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No data was discovered in relation to this placeholder for the timeframe." Cameroon,CMR,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,0,,"Although the website for the ministry on COVID-19 is being worked on, there seemed to have been a committment made by the government to prioritize handwashing on November 12 according to Journal du Cameroun.com. On the Twitter page of the ministry of health, there was no new data for this timeframe being reported. Most of the news and posts on there were either outdated or not related to COVID-19. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212114027/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-govt-to-embark-on-nationwide-handwashing-sensitisation-campaign/ " Cameroon,CMR,20201207,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the US Embassy in Cameroon's website, there are government facilities in all ten regions that provide testing at no charge. Results are usually provided within 24 – 48 hours. Call 1510 for the most up-to-date information. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212090050/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cameroon,CMR,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201212090050/https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cameroon,CMR,20201207,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Currently, there is no vaccination policy in place." Cameroon,CMR,20201212,H1: Public information campaigns,0,,"Although the website for the ministry on COVID-19 is being worked on, there seemed to have been a committment made by the government to prioritize handwashing on November 12 according to Journal du Cameroun.com. On the Twitter page of the ministry of health, there was no new data for this timeframe being reported. Most of the news and posts on there were either outdated or not related to COVID-19. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212114027/https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-govt-to-embark-on-nationwide-handwashing-sensitisation-campaign/" Cameroon,CMR,20201212,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"There was a mention by the USAID branch in CAmeroon about contact tracing but there is no concrete data which indicates to what extent this has been done if at all for this timeframe being reported. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212114341/https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2020/may/20200511_covid19-cameroon" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200220,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Ebola screening infrastructure at four airports (including Kinshasa), three ports and three strategic border crossings is converteed to screen for coronavirus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200323144852/https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/how-ebola-helping-democratic-republic-congo-prepare-coronavirus-disease" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200301,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/drc-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/drc-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200306,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Traveleres from ""high risk"" areas, including Italy, France, China, and Geremany must quarantine for 14 days (no symptoms) or in an isolation site (with symptoms). http://web.archive.org/web/20200323143831/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/07/drc-to-quarantine-chinese-travellers-trio-from-coronavirus-hit-europe//" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200310,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Government announces first coronavirus case, Health Minister urges caution - hand washing and staying one meter apart from other people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521230143/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-congo/democratic-republic-of-congo-confirms-first-coronavirus-case-idUSKBN20X20F https://web.archive.org/web/20200521230145/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-congo/democratic-republic-of-congo-confirms-first-coronavirus-case-idUSKBN20X20F" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200310,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First case tested and confirmed https://web.archive.org/web/20200408194343/https://www.afro.who.int/news/first-case-covid-19-confirmed-democratic-republic-congo" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200311,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Based on reported confirmed cases, seems to be only symptomatic and eligible (have gone to hospital, recently returned from travel or came into contact with an infected person). " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200311,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Reports from government ministers that contact tracing is in place for a positive case (Belgian citizen) in Kinshasa. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402210143/https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/DR-Congo-confirms-first-coronavirus-case/688334-5486440-v42nor/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Ordered to ""systematically subject people leaving Kinshasa to the various Provinces of our country to control measures in order to avoid the spread of this pandemic to the rest of our country"" starting March 18th."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200323151225/https://afrique.lalibre.be/47921/rdc-le-gouvernement-arrete-des-mesures-contre-le-coronavirus/ ; All visits to prisons throughout the country restricted until further notice http://web.archive.org/web/20200323161951/https://laprosperite.online/index.php/nation/4584-covid-19-rdc-tunda-ya-kasende-interdit-toute-visite-aux-detenus-dans-les-maisons-carcerales" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools, universities, private, and higher education institutes closed for four weeks from March 19th: https://web.archive.org/web/20200323010316/https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/scienceandhealth/Africa-coronavirus-cases-to-rise-as-some-undetected/3073694-5498212-o7o1n3z/index.html ; http://web.archive.org/web/20200323151225/https://afrique.lalibre.be/47921/rdc-le-gouvernement-arrete-des-mesures-contre-le-coronavirus/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In Kinshasa: Discos, bars, cafes, terraces, and restaurants closed until further notice; fewer numbers of itinerant traders reported as well. http://web.archive.org/web/20200323151225/https://afrique.lalibre.be/47921/rdc-le-gouvernement-arrete-des-mesures-contre-le-coronavirus/ ; http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afrik.com/coronavirus-en-rdc-temoignage-d-un-etudiant-depuis-kinshasa" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public gatherings Nationwide to be suspended or cancelled http://archive.fo/DUW7x" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200319,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"WHO Congo starts social media campaign in Congo, informing on ways to prevent SARS-CoV-2 spread; https://web.archive.org/web/20200521230002/https://kivupress.com/fr/11608-la-communication-comme-principale-arme-de-lutte" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200320,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From March 20th until further notice, the suspension of all flights from countries at risk and from transit countries. Only planes and cargo ships and other means of freight transport will be authorized to enter the national territory and their personnel subject to control; Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo of all passengers residing in countries at risk postponed until further notice. Border with Angola closed as of March 20th http://web.archive.org/web/20200323151225/https://afrique.lalibre.be/47921/rdc-le-gouvernement-arrete-des-mesures-contre-le-coronavirus/ ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200323011519/https://actualite.cd/2020/03/21/coronavirus-la-rdc-passe-23-cas-dont-un-premier-deces-dr-eteni-longondo ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200323012037/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/uganda-borders-closed-to-keep-coronavirus-out/1774609; https://web.archive.org/web/20200323141934/https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/en/breaking-news/updates-and-health-advisory-on-the-covid-19-virus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In Kinshasa; Sale of anything other than food at markets suspended until further notice http://web.archive.org/web/20200323162423/https://laprosperite.online/index.php/nation/4583-transport-marches-frontieres-kinshasa-les-mesures-preventives-du-gouvernement-face-au-coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200321,H2: Testing policy,1,,"All government ministers ordered to be tested for coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402204507/https://afrique.lalibre.be/48029/rdcongo-premier-deces-du-au-coronavirus-a-kinshasa/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200322,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The number of people on public transport in Kinshasa will be 'limited' as of March 22nd to Bus Transco (20), taxi (3), Esprit de vie (16), tricycle (2), motorcycle (1) : https://web.archive.org/web/20200323010432/https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/DR-Congo-reports-first-virus-death-five-new-cases/688334-5499440-e405e4/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In Haut-Katanga province (including Lubumbashi), total shutdown means many workplaces closed for 48 hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200323165251/https://www.straitstimes.com/world/africa/coronavirus-dr-congo-city-locks-down-as-more-african-nations-report-deaths" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Virunga National Park closed from March 23rd to June 1st. http://web.archive.org/web/20200323145446/https://virunga.org/news/virunga-national-park-temporarily-closes-mountain-gorilla-tourism-due-to-covid-19 ; Haut-Katanga province decrees a total confinement for 48 hours starting March 23rd to search for passangers on a flight which may have had corona exposure as well as any subsequent indirect contacts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200323154759/https://kivupress.com/11657-covid-19-le-haut-katanga-decrete-un-confinement-total-de-48-heures/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200323,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Border with Uganda closed as of March 23rd. https://web.archive.org/web/20200323152412/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/uganda-borders-closed-to-keep-coronavirus-out/1774609" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200323,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"APO group (leading pan-African communications firm) begins distributing coronavirus information throughout the continent free of charge in English, French, Portuguese and Arabic, including in COD. https://web.archive.org/web/20200323155545/https://fr.africanews.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-apo-group-soutient-les-gouvernements-africains-dans-la-lutte-contre-le-covid-19/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Kinshasa stills sees closure of businesses like bars, clubs, and restaurants. http://web.archive.org/web/20200323151225/https://afrique.lalibre.be/47921/rdc-le-gouvernement-arrete-des-mesures-contre-le-coronavirus/ ; http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afrik.com/coronavirus-en-rdc-temoignage-d-un-etudiant-depuis-kinshasa" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200324,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings of more than 20 people are prohibited http://archive.fo/wip/8bTUK" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200324,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport to/from Kinshasa banned. Bus & taxi passenger capacity limited for travel within Kinshasa. https://web.archive.org/web/20200414015349/https://www.barrons.com/news/dr-congo-declares-state-of-emergency-isolates-capital-over-virus-01585084508" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"A ban issued on travel between Kinshasa and all 25 provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330145925/http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-03/27/content_75866594.htm" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200324,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders closed to all non-essential travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330145925/http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-03/27/content_75866594.htm" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200325,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"National information and awareness site launched https://web.archive.org/web/20200402191848/https://www.numerique.cd/index.php?page=accueil" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200328,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Kinshasa is ordered into complete lockdown for three weeks taking effect March 28th then following an interval pattern of complete lockdown with two days of movement allowed. For instance, ban will be lifted temporarily April 1 -2 to allow for walks and shopping. Exemptions for healthcare and other essential services throughout. However, complete ban suspended at the last minute in response to price hikes in Kinshasa. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330145925/http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-03/27/content_75866594.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200329142536/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/28/price-hike-forces-dr-congo-to-suspend-kinshasa-lockdown//https://web.archive.org/web/20200330164141/https://newsghana.com.gh/dr-congo-capital-issues-stay-at-home-order-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200328,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Although Governor Gentiny Ngobila of Kinshasa decreed an intermittent total confinement of 3 weeks which will take effect from Saturday March 28, 2020, this lockdown measure was later rescinded and did not go into effect. Original source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506125650/http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-03/27/content_75866594.htm; Source on lockdown not going into effect: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521233959/https://cd.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kinshasa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-5/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200328,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Loudspeaker announcements in place reminding citizens to respect 1-2m distance and wash hands in place at public places, like supermarkets, in Kinshasa. However, concentrated only in wealthier areas of the city. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2020/03/28/coronavirus-tour-d-une-afrique-qui-se-barricade_6034756_3212.html" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""For the next two months, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is to supply water and electricity free of charge to its citizens,"" including households and small enterprises. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/covid-19-dr-congo-pledges-free-water-electricity/1787570" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200401,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"It seems like from April 2020, there were recommendations from the health authorities to wear face masks. The exact date is unclear. See for example: Doctor Denis Mukwege, appointed president of the health commission in the response team against the coronavirus in South Kivu, proposed onApril 10, three types of containment to avoid the contagion of the coronavirus pandemic in South Kivu province for fragile people (this included the wearing of face masks). https://actualite.cd/2020/04/10/coronavirus-au-sud-kivu-mukwege-propose-trois-strategies-de-confinement-pour-les [accessed 8th October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200403,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Congolese government has already taken steps to stop the spread of the virus, including restricting all forms of internal and international travel except for cargo; banning large gatherings; closing bars, restaurants, places of worship and schools; and shutting down borders."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408194031/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/03/dr-congo-respecting-rights-key-amid-covid-19" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200403,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Lack of cohesive framework may relate to inability to test: Reported that only 80 people can be tested per day in Kinshasa, where the majority of cases are located. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408194031/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/03/dr-congo-respecting-rights-key-amid-covid-19#" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200406,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"La Gombe neighborhood in Kinshasa and city of Goma placed under a 14-day lockdown. Circulation even *within* the district is only allowed for a number of different groups (""the presidential task force, the medical personnel, the members of the technical secretariat of the response, the central and technical services of the banks, operators telecommunications for the maintenance and operation of their agencies open in other health areas of the city, essential public administration, essential staff of pharmacies, Internet providers; cable distribution company, security companies, home food delivery companies, the agro-food industries, industries specializing in the production of detergents, technical service agents from SNEL and Régideso, health agents, Kinshasa Bopeto, the press, construction site staff (...), using a badge issued by the town hall. Sick people and pregnant women who have to go to the hospital are also allowed to circulate there.""). Since this is clearly not a full lockdown given the high number of exceptions, I rate this as 2T. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521235356/https://cd.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kinshasa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-9/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200521235459/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/mesures-de-protection-contre-le-coronavirus (see ""Order from April 2""); https://web.archive.org/web/20200521235723/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-congo-family/twenty-three-floors-up-seven-siblings-endure-lockdown-in-congo-idUSKBN2221JX" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200406,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Lockdown for Gombe district to control the spread of COVID (no mention of a stay at home order, just limits the movement into or out of Gombe) https://archive.vn/wip/mbeg2" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200413,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Lockdown extended for Gombe region, Butembi and Beni https://archive.vn/wip/XyNph" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200415,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"By April 15, ""granting of grace periods on loan repayments, taking into the situation caused by the Coronavirus"" documented by KPMG. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506011722/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/drc-government-and-institution-meadrcsures-in-response-to-covid.html" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200417,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency extended an additional 30 days https://web.archive.org/web/20200425175206/https://www.nation.co.ke/news/africa/1066-5527948-ik65el/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200417,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"State of emergency extended an additional 30 days " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Dating back to March 19, public events and gatherings across DRC have been cancelled. There is no information to date suggesting that this has been reversed. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324476/drc-government-orders-some-flight-suspensions-due-to-covid-19-from-march-20-update-1" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"The wearing of masks at all times is mandatory in Kinshasa as of April 20th 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831181757/https://www.aa.com.tr/fr/afrique/rdc-covid-19-port-du-masque-obligatoire-d%C3%A8s-lundi-%C3%A0-kinshasa-/1810597" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"some ease of restrictions for the Gombe lockdown- some banks and supermarkets reopening, but the social distancing and traffic movments seem to be unchanged https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335646/drc-authorities-ease-lockdown-restrictions-in-gombe-district-april-22-update-10" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Democratic Republic of Congo imposed a 24-hour lockdown on the mining hub of Lubumbashi. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506134447/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-congo-mining/dr-congo-locks-down-mining-city-and-zambia-border-town-idINL5N2CG591" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200506,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Free water and electricity, ban on evictions still in place until June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516024014/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/drc-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200507,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"with the ease of lockdowns in some regions, some businesses have been able to re-open with strict guidlines" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200507,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No mention of easing public events being allowed" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200507,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Cannot find enough information to indicate that public transit has been reopened accross the country, or even regions" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200507,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"with the easing of some curfews and lockdowns http://archive.fo/zgQ4Y" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200507,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Some regions remain under curfew, other regions, such as Gombe have been relaxed in curfews and lockdown. http://archive.fo/zgQ4Y" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200508,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The borders remain closed with the exception of a partial border opening to pedestrian Zambians from May 8th. http://archive.fo/wip/mdQGw" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200511,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency still extended from April 17 for 30 days. May 8 article mentions continued school closure. https://web.archive.org/save/https://pulitzercenter.org/reporting/controversial-communication-around-covid-19-drc" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"State of emergency still extended from April 17 for 30 days. May 8 article mentions continued closure of bars, restaurants, etc. Supermarkets and some targeted businesses allowed to reopen. https://web.archive.org/save/https://pulitzercenter.org/reporting/controversial-communication-around-covid-19-drc https://web.archive.org/web/20200516022826/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340461/drc-border-crossing-with-zambia-partially-reopened-for-pedestrians-from-may-8-update-13" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200511,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No mention of lifting public even ban. May 8 article mentions continued ban on public events, including church services. https://web.archive.org/save/https://pulitzercenter.org/reporting/controversial-communication-around-covid-19-drc" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""gatherings of more than 20 people in public places, including religious ceremonies and sporting activities, are banned"" as of UK gov website on May 16. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516023654/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200511,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Restrictions have been placed on the number of people per vehicle for public transport."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200516023654/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Some curfews remain in place. Face masks required. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516022826/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340461/drc-border-crossing-with-zambia-partially-reopened-for-pedestrians-from-may-8-update-13" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200511,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still closed except for partial pedestrian border with Zambia. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340461/drc-border-crossing-with-zambia-partially-reopened-for-pedestrians-from-may-8-update-13" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200522,C1: School closing,3,1,"On May 22 2020, the government prolonged the state of health emergency for an additional 15 days. The government bill was adopted in both the National Assembly and Senate. This is the 3rd prolongation of the state of emergency since it was announced on March 24 2020. The 2nd prolongation of the state of emergency was set to expire on May 23 2020. (News sources in French) https://web.archive.org/web/20200523113934/https://www.radiookapi.net/2020/05/22/actualite/sante/rdc-lassemblee-nationale-vote-une-nouvelle-prorogation-de-letat-durgence https://web.archive.org/web/20200523114022/https://www.politico.cd/la-rdc-a-la-une/2020/05/22/rdc-3e-prorogation-de-letat-durgence-sanitaire.html/61431/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200526,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 26 May 2020, a mass testing centre was opened in the Martyrs stadium in Kinshasa. Testing will be carried out free of charge and voluntarily by the inhabitants of Kinshasa, epicentre of the pandemic. Those asking to be tested need to call in advance to discuss their symptoms. In French: http://web.archive.org/web/20200528114838/https://www.politico.cd/encontinu/2020/05/28/covid-19-a-kinshasa-lancement-dun-centre-de-depistage-massif-au-stade-des-martyrs.html/61975/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"As of 6 April lockdown in Gombe district is still in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200609102138/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"gatherings of more than 20 people in public places, including religious ceremonies and sporting activities, are banned https://web.archive.org/web/20200609102138/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200529,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Restrictions have been placed on the number of people per vehicle for public transport."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200516023654/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/staying-during-coronavirus social enterprises such as bars and night clubs are closed. Restrictions have been placed on the number of people per vehicle for public transport. Public health measures can change at short notice and you should monitor local media for the latest developments" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"As of 6 April lockdown in Gombe district is still in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200609102138/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/staying-during-coronavirus social enterprises such as bars and night clubs are closed. Restrictions have been placed on the number of people per vehicle for public transport. Public health measures can change at short notice and you should monitor local media for the latest developments" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200629,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The main 'down-town' area of Kinshasa (Gombe) will open up as of 29 June 2020. This means that the following are now open again: stores, banks, public establishments and services, public administrations, public enterprises and commercial companies, industries, restaurants and cafes. The main outdoor market and neighbouring shops, universities, higher institutes and schools and bars remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200629103456/https://www.primature.cd/public/2020/06/24/gombe-a-kinshasa-deconfinement-progressif-des-ce-lundi-29-juin-2020/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200706,C1: School closing,3,1,"The parliament voted on July 06, 2020 in favour of the 6th extension of the state of health emergency in the DRC - this would extend the state of health emergency for an additional 15 days. This state of emergency has been in place since March 24th. Schools remain closed and only distance learning is happening. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709162532/https://www.politico.cd/grand-angle/2020/07/08/lecole-a-lheure-de-la-covid-19-la-reprise-des-enseignements-cest-pour-aujourdhui-appelle-pascal-mpia-mena-zambili.html/64348/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200709162339/https://www.politico.cd/la-rdc-a-la-une/2020/07/06/assemblee-nationale-la-pleniere-adopte-la-6eme-prorogation-de-letat-durgence.html/64249/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200706174343/https://www.politico.cd/la-rdc-a-la-une/2020/07/06/prorogation-de-letat-durgence-sanitaire-tunda-ya-kasende-empeche-son-adjoint-bernard-takahishe-defend-le-projet-de-loi.html/64243/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200710,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change in policy - border closure remains in place for all international passengers with the exception of repatriation of Congolese nationals and foreigners in DRC who wish to leave. http://web.archive.org/web/20200713204902/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200716,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency is still in place. Schools and universities remain closed (no change) http://web.archive.org/web/20200716201736/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"State of emergency is still in place. Sporting events and gatherings larger than 20 people are banned, bars and restaurants are closed until further notice. Non-food stores in Kinshasa were ordered closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716201736/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200716,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of emergency is still in place. Sporting events and gatherings larger than 20 people are banned, bars and restaurants are closed until further notice. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716201736/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"State of emergency is still in place. Sporting events and gatherings larger than 20 people are banned, bars and restaurants are closed until further notice. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716201736/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200716,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"State of emergency is still in place. All domestic passenger flights between Kinshasa and the provinces remain suspended. All road and river transport between Kinshasa and the provinces remain suspended for passenger traffic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716201736/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200716,C8: International travel controls,4,,"State of emergency is still in place. Suspension of international passenger flights remains in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716201736/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200722,C1: School closing,3,1,"In accordance with the lifting of the state of emergency, schools and universities are set to re-open on August 3. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723083621/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200722,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"As of 22 July 2020 there is a gradual easing of the lockdown in the DRC. All shops, bars, cafes, banks, restaurants and businesses are allowed to reopen, public transport can resume and large gatherings are permitted. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723083621/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200723084016/https://sante.cd/2020/07/21/rdc-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-les-mesures-levees-de-letat-durgence/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200722,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200723083621/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200722,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The President announced that the state of emergency that had been in effect since March 24 due to COVID-19 ended on July 22nd. With the lifting of the state of emergency, as of 22 July large gatherings as are social gatherings, events and meetings. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723083621/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200723084016/https://sante.cd/2020/07/21/rdc-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-les-mesures-levees-de-letat-durgence/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200723085906/https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200722-drc-president-signals-end-of-covid-19-health-emergency-urges-continued-caution http://web.archive.org/web/20200723090207/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/362081/drc-authorities-lift-covid-19-state-of-emergency-july-22-update-19" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200722,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"With the lifting of the state of emergency, as of July 22nd there is resumption of public transport. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723083621/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200723084016/https://sante.cd/2020/07/21/rdc-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-les-mesures-levees-de-letat-durgence/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"With the lifting of the emergency measures people can move freely. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723083621/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200723084016/https://sante.cd/2020/07/21/rdc-ce-quil-faut-savoir-sur-les-mesures-levees-de-letat-durgence/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200722,C8: International travel controls,4,," In accordance with the lifting of the state of emergency, airports, ports and borders will reopen on August 15th. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723083621/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200728,C1: School closing,3,1,"Directives in place for the reopening of schools in the DRC include anyone with Covid-19 like symptoms to stay at home, maintaining 1.5 meters distance, the need for the wearing of masks in case of symptoms or when social distancing is not possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20200730202439/https://sante.cd/2020/07/28/back-to-school/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200803,C1: School closing,3,1,"The government of the DRC had announced it will slowly relax the health-related State of Emergency that was put in place March 24 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Schools and universities were scheduled to reopen on August 3 however new announcement has pushed the date of the reopening back by a week to August 10. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803145431/https://www.radiookapi.net/2020/08/01/actualite/societe/rdc-la-rentree-scolaire-renvoyee-au-lundi-10-aout-2020" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200803,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Night clubs, stadiums and entertainment venues will resume business as from 15 August. As of 22 July 2020 there is a gradual easing of the lockdown in the DRC. All shops, bars, cafes, banks, restaurants and businesses were allowed to reopen already on 22 July 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803100244/https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200722-drc-president-signals-end-of-covid-19-health-emergency-urges-continued-caution" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200803,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"DRC has suspended all international passenger flights until further notice. All domestic passenger flights between Kinshasa and the provinces are suspended. All road and river transport between Kinshasa and the provinces are suspended for passenger traffic. Goods transport will continue with control checkpoints at Kinshasa city limits. Only cargo flights and boats will be permitted entry. In theory on 15 August, people in DRC will then be able to move freely across provincial borders. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803091342/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200803,C8: International travel controls,4,,"DRC has suspended all international passenger flights until further notice. All domestic passenger flights between Kinshasa and the provinces are suspended. All road and river transport between Kinshasa and the provinces are suspended for passenger traffic. Goods transport will continue with control checkpoints at Kinshasa city limits. Only cargo flights and boats will be permitted entry. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803091342/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200804,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"""Restrictions have been placed on the number of people per vehicle for public transport."" http://archive.fo/Z1HN0" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200804,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Travellers moving from one province to another must present a negative coronavirus test result. The test result date must fall within 3 days before the date you intend to leave the province."" http://archive.fo/Z1HN0" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200810,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Schools and universities in the Democratic Republic of Congo reopened on Monday after more than four months of suspension amid the coronavirus pandemic. President Felix Tshisekedi visited some of the schools in the capital Kinshasa, where he congratulated and thanked the Education Ministry for their efforts to ensure the reopening of schools that were closed in March due to the coronavirus."" http://archive.fo/GeT3V Schools and universities in the Democratic Republic of Congo reopened on Monday after more than four months of suspension amid the coronavirus pandemic. President Felix Tshisekedi visited some of the schools in the capital Kinshasa, where he congratulated and thanked the Education Ministry for their efforts to ensure the reopening of schools that were closed in March due to the coronavirus. “We ask you to be careful. We have lifted the state of emergency, but the virus is still there,” Tshisekedi told students at the Athenee De La Gombe Eligo Secondary School. ‘’It is true that young people are resilient, but they can be carriers. Avoid manual contact and wash your hands. Do everything not to get infected, you risk infecting your families,” he added. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231042/https://www.africanews.com/2020/08/10/back-to-school-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-after-covid-19-state-of-emergency-ends/ Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231242/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/schools-reopen-in-dr-congo-amid-covid-19/1937210" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200815,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Night clubs, stadiums and entertainment venues will resume business as from 15 August. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803100244/https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200722-drc-president-signals-end-of-covid-19-health-emergency-urges-continued-caution" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200815,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic commercial flights resumed on August 15. Travellers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test for domestic travel from Kinshasa. Travellers from other cities may be required to present a negative test result. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827090808/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200815,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""The Democratic Republic of Congo has reopened its airspace after been closed for nearly five months due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It received its first commercial passenger flight on Saturday."" All passengers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test from within 72 hours of departure upon arrival. Any travellers permitted entry to DRC are required to quarantine at a Government-nominated hotel for 14 days. Upon arrival, travellers must follow safety protocols at all DRC airports which include: use of masks, temperature checks, social distancing, use of disinfectant, and the completion of health information forms. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827090808/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://archive.fo/vvySD" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200818,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Wearing face mask remains mandatory in Kinshasa for anyone in public areas. The police will issue fines of 5000 Congolese Francs ($3) if masks are not worn. Face masks are also mandatory in South Kivu. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831181649/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200826,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The mayor of Butembo in North Kivu province announced that night clubs would be closed again as of 26 August 2020. This is in addition to the mask wearing in public at all times and social distancing measures with max 20 persons. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914201452/https://linterview.cd/covid-19-butembo-le-maire-ordonne-la-fermeture-des-boites-de-nuit-et-des-lieux-de-cine/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change. The government of the DRC relaxed the health-related State of Emergency that was put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Schools, universities, and places of worship have reopened. Sanitary measures appear to be in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200904081808/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231526/https://www.unicef.org.au/blog/unicef-in-action/in-pictures-students-return-to-school-in-the-drc" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200901,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No change. The government of the DRC relaxed the health-related State of Emergency that was put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and public transport reopened July 22. Masks continue to be required on public transport. http://web.archive.org/web/20200904081808/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in policy. There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel however domestic travellers continue to be required to present a negative COVID-19 test for travel. http://web.archive.org/web/20200904081808/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200901,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy. All travellers entering the DRC, regardless of the origin of their travel, are required to self-quarantine in their residence or hotel for 14 day upon arrival. http://web.archive.org/web/20200904081808/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"No change. Masks continue to be mandatory in Kinshasa and South Kivu. http://web.archive.org/web/20200904081808/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200906,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change. No information available that indicates that any restrictions remain on private or public gatherings with the exception of a maximum number of persons in public transport. http://web.archive.org/web/20200906132315/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200906,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. Government recommends to stay and work from home if possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20200906132814/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200911,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy. Covid-19 testing is available free of charge (in theory) to those who are symptomatic and eligible. In addition, COVID-19 testing is available in DRC at the traveler's own expense as it is a requirement for domestic and international travel. The cost of a test at a public INRB is US$30 and is higher at private clinics. Testing is available in the 6 main cities (Kinshasa, Matadi, Lubumbashi, Goma, Kolwezi and Mbandaka). Outside of Kinshasa, the test is performed by medical facilities certified by INRB. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911141124/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200911141546/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20200911141620/https://zoom-eco.net/a-la-une/rdc-les-30-usd-du-test-covid-19-a-linrb-relevent-de-55-les-couts-administratifs-supportes-par-le-voyageur/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200921,C1: School closing,1,1,"Notes Policy remains unchanged. No new government directives since 22 july 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921190845/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement September 21, 2020: Lower and higher institutions of learning are opening up for educational activities in the COMESA region as the bloc begins to ease COVID-19 restrictions. So far, schools in Egypt, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been opening from the month of August, September and some are set October. Governments in the respective countries have introduced accompanying measures which the primary, secondary and universities must strictly follow in order to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus in learning institutions. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232053/https://www.comesa.int/covid-19-region-begins-gradual-re-opening-of-learning-institutions/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200924,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy. Last government directive dates from 21 July 2020 informing of the opening up of DRC between 22 July and 15 August 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928161954/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200924,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy. Last government directive dates from 21 July 2020 informing of the opening up of DRC between 22 July and 15 August 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928161954/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200924,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy. Last government directive dates from 21 July 2020 informing of the opening up of DRC between 22 July and 15 August 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928161954/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200924,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No change in policy. Last government directive dates from 21 July 2020 informing of the opening up of DRC between 22 July and 15 August 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928161954/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200924,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in policy. Last government directive dates from 21 July 2020 informing of the opening up of DRC between 22 July and 15 August 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928161954/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200924,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in policy. Domestic travelers are also required to present a negative COVID-19 test for interprovincial travel. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928161819/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200924,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travelers entering the DRC, regardless of the origin of their travel, are not required to quarantine so long as they show a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of departure from their point of origin. The DRC Ministry of Health may monitor travelers upon arrival, request information, and order self-quarantine. They may request travelers take an additional COVID-19 test after arrival. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928161819/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200924,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"No change in policy. Masks are required in public, including on public transportation and at all airports. There are reports of police enforcing this requirement in Kinshasa. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928161819/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Most of the relief measures ended in June (this information is also included in the last note for this indicator on May 6th 2020). For example, in April, the government granted, for 2 months, the supply of water and electricity free of charge to households, hospitals as well as micro & small and medium-sized enterprises which are affected by the closure measure as part of the response against COVID-19; there was also a measure to prohibit the eviction of tenants who did not honour their commitments only from March to June 2020. No new relief measures have been evident since then. See: https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/drc-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html; Also, https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 8th October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,C1: School closing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus Schools and universities have reopened " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No official update " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy. Last government directive dates from 21 July 2020 informing of the opening up of DRC between 22 July and 15 August 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928161954/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement Resumption of rallies, meetings and celebrations" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus Limits on the number of people " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travellers moving from one province to another must present a negative coronavirus test result. The test result date must fall within 3 days before the date you intend to leave the province. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/entry-requirements All travellers entering DRC are subject to screening, including temperature checks. You are required to provide proof of a negative coronavirus test upon entry. The test result date must fall within 3 days before your arrival date. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test. Quarantine requirements If you’re suspected of having coronavirus, you’ll be placed into quarantine, likely in local health centres, for up to 14 days. If you’re entering DRC, you may be requested to quarantine for up to 14 days in government-nominated facilities." Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,E1: Income support,0,,"No update" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No update" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/ Public internet, radio and whats app campaigns " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus Wearing facemasks is mandatory in South Kivu. Wearing face masks is mandatory in Kinshasa for anyone in public areas. The police will issue fines of 5000 Congolese Francs ($3) if masks are not worn. Wearing facemasks is mandatory in South Kivu." Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change. No clear information on sanitary measures. Link:https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201021163042/http://stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232640/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232826/https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ndHgP53atJ5J-EtxgWcpSfYG8LdzHpUsnb6mWybErYg/edit" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Social enterprises such as bars and nightclubs remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026184207/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Places of worship, stadiums and performance halls have reopened. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026184207/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No new policy announced. " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Restrictions on number of people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026184207/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Recommend staying home but no restrictions. https://www.stopcoronavirusrdc.info/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travellers moving from one province to another must present a negative coronavirus test result. The test result date must fall within 3 days before the date you intend to leave the province. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026184207/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The DRC is open for routine business with few restrictions. Airports, ports, and borders are open. Travelers entering the DRC, regardless of the origin of their travel, are not required to quarantine so long as they show a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of departure from their point of origin. The DRC Ministry of Health may monitor travelers upon arrival, request information, and order self-quarantine. They may request travelers take an additional COVID-19 test after arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027150239/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,E1: Income support,0,,"No update" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No update" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Policy still in effect." Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Limited capacity, restricted to 6 largest cities. Free in theory for symptomatic cases. For all others, tests cost US$30 and are administered through INRB. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026184207/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201026214702/https://www.cambridge-africa.cam.ac.uk/cambridge-africa-updates/expansion-of-covid-19-diagnostic-capacity-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/ " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Rapid response actions in the epicenter of Kinshasa, including case investigations, contact tracing, and communications in the most affected health zones of Gombe, Binza-Ozone and Nsele. Training on contract tracing and case investigation for rapid response teams in Haut-Katanga and Lualaba. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026215455/https://www.path.org/articles/mobilizing-covid-19-response-drc/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Wearing face masks is mandatory in Kinshasa and South Kivu for anyone in public areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026184207/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/coronavirus " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Everything has been resumed since August in regards to COVID: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021163042/http://stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Everything has been resumed since August in regards to COVID: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021163042/http://stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Everything has been resumed since August in regards to COVID: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021163042/http://stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Everything has been resumed since August in regards to COVID: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021163042/http://stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Everything has been resumed since August in regards to COVID: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021163042/http://stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Everything has been resumed since August in regards to COVID: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021163042/http://stopcoronavirusrdc.info/directives-prises-par-le-gouvernement" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All incoming travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test result from within 72 hours of departing for the DRC. The DRC Ministry of Health may monitor travelers during the quarantine period and request information. They may request travelers take an additional COVID-19 test after arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124162904/https://cd.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kinshasa-drc-08192020/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,H2: Testing policy,1,,"no change noted" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"no change noted" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Masks are still required in public spaces. There are reports of police enforcing this requirement in Kinshasa. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124162904/https://cd.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kinshasa-drc-08192020/" Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201123,C1: School closing,1,1,"No update available " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"No update available " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No update available " Democratic Republic of Congo,COD,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No update available " Congo,COG,20200303,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Congolese Ministry of Health announced new quarantine measures for all travelers from areas with high numbers of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases amid fears of an outbreak in the country on Tuesday, March 3. 14-day quarantine in a hotel located in Kintélé will apply to all travelers who stayed in or transited through mainland China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy. Authorities also announced the quarantine of any travelers with COVID-19 symptoms (fever and cough). There have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Congo as of Wednesday, March 4. Further spread of the virus is to be expected over the near term. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/319746/congo-authorities-implement-quarantine-measures-march-3" Congo,COG,20200314,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"DAKAR, March 14 (Reuters) - Congo Republic on Saturday confirmed its first case of the coronavirus, a 50-year-old man who had traveled to the country on March 1 from Paris, the government said. The patient is in stable condition and his wife and daughter have been isolated, the government said in a statement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200316101152/https://news.trust.org/item/20200314231524-ebs0t" Congo,COG,20200315,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Ministry of Communication and Media first releases an urgent warning on COVID based on the first Corona Virus case in the country - Minister urges caution, vigilance in prevention and following recommendations (hand wash with soap / hand sanitizer etc.) https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/MinistereComCG/?__tn__=kCH-R&eid=ARC_gCaLX8SDUfG9e0E-QXkVLYUtxE8HGI-H6G7sUI8fluXTj9SsB9rvbzyJvUDDtXcsNHfgCWgIX5E1&hc_ref=ARTxHdye3czMl7eTvK9SheSUH_5TbKoJAqpGDG_cXkvq2DW0qlgaECnXTCGMyeG2CZM&fref=nf&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDjRomxowlmn_rc6-DiCxQoEpxt50vwVsW8rM9PkUZk2vs_7Hi0H8f05Es10EMJEr1xuS0ebAV9H4Fwa6vrBZemW5MC_CYWo17xzvZsCiJJ9qs2SJ641XFtBvFirOpdTSCq9n-_MeklXtDKBCQUBQF0PUc_ZKogX_I_9E9v2pLGqWCFwFMWsKXx2k3Aa5hNwN6FlcVkF-yPIIg2qeshTlwtTRVi4H1fNOXchJ97urIxyvpp56CGL6Ng4Qishw1FAU6IkEyC_EW5Dmg2d9I6e2Ato3Oa-atyle9XjC5E_Gxd088sDncEUAIwQaFTi4t22_XnWC9LRF79IvnCKHDqjmnDQ0hUokWgFQndMTbevCTfYgU8EejwI448PwYQ8SFXQn6vXa97nczfNNriGDJHpW6XboYxjkMPQDkTOTbz85zOEpZ2zpHPWyngscYG1t9uWVKVlMP4Z0KfLm2SDdcW9mtTxVOGYb9YnCYs3924iU_-sbofK_rdF4kDp3VUWvNGHdwUkZqRDw" Congo,COG,20200319,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Arriving travelers/ those exposed to them e.g. ""The tests of the Covid-19 on an American national and a Congolese subject, coming from Paris in France, turned out to be positive."" In the government statement, the chief of the executive Clément Mouamba stressed that the tracing and the research of the contact subjects are in progress. https://web.archive.org/save/https://lesechos-congobrazza.com/societe/6729-deux-cas-de-coronavirus-detectes-a-brazzaville-le-gouvernement-renforce-son-protocole" Congo,COG,20200321,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of March 21, 2020 The Republic of Congo closed its borders and all international passenger flights are suspended. https://web.archive.org/save/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20200328,C1: School closing,3,1,"Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200328,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"There is only an exception for workers providing essential goods and services. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200328,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200328,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200328,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Lockdown measures include prohibiting people from leaving home and a nationwide curfew from 8 pm until 5 am. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Lockdown measures include suspension of non-essential travel and a curfew. exceptions are only for essential services. " Congo,COG,20200328,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Republic of Congo has closed all land, air and maritime borders until further notice with the exception of cargo flights and vessels. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/entry-requirements" Congo,COG,20200328,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing limited to immediate family / members of the household. https://web.archive.org/web/20200316101152/https://news.trust.org/item/20200314231524-ebs0t" Congo,COG,20200330,C1: School closing,3,1,"Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"There is only an exception for workers providing essential goods and services. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200330,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200330,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Lockdown measures include prohibiting people from leaving home and a nationwide curfew from 8 pm until 5 am. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Lockdown measures include suspension of non-essential travel and a curfew. exceptions are only for essential services. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200330,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Republic of Congo has closed all land, air and maritime borders until further notice with the exception of cargo flights and vessels. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/entry-requirements" Congo,COG,20200330,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As of March 30, the relevant Ministries are releasing the same / coordinated info, press releases and there is a national hotline https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/MinistereComCG/?__tn__=kCH-R&eid=ARC_gCaLX8SDUfG9e0E-QXkVLYUtxE8HGI-H6G7sUI8fluXTj9SsB9rvbzyJvUDDtXcsNHfgCWgIX5E1&hc_ref=ARTxHdye3czMl7eTvK9SheSUH_5TbKoJAqpGDG_cXkvq2DW0qlgaECnXTCGMyeG2CZM&fref=nf&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDjRomxowlmn_rc6-DiCxQoEpxt50vwVsW8rM9PkUZk2vs_7Hi0H8f05Es10EMJEr1xuS0ebAV9H4Fwa6vrBZemW5MC_CYWo17xzvZsCiJJ9qs2SJ641XFtBvFirOpdTSCq9n-_MeklXtDKBCQUBQF0PUc_ZKogX_I_9E9v2pLGqWCFwFMWsKXx2k3Aa5hNwN6FlcVkF-yPIIg2qeshTlwtTRVi4H1fNOXchJ97urIxyvpp56CGL6Ng4Qishw1FAU6IkEyC_EW5Dmg2d9I6e2Ato3Oa-atyle9XjC5E_Gxd088sDncEUAIwQaFTi4t22_XnWC9LRF79IvnCKHDqjmnDQ0hUokWgFQndMTbevCTfYgU8EejwI448PwYQ8SFXQn6vXa97nczfNNriGDJHpW6XboYxjkMPQDkTOTbz85zOEpZ2zpHPWyngscYG1t9uWVKVlMP4Z0KfLm2SDdcW9mtTxVOGYb9YnCYs3924iU_-sbofK_rdF4kDp3VUWvNGHdwUkZqRDw" Congo,COG,20200331,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Lockdown measures include suspension of non-essential travel and a curfew. exceptions are only for essential services. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/entry-requirements" Congo,COG,20200331,E1: Income support,1,1,"Financial aid of 4 billion FCFA granted to households and people experiencing poverty. https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/republic-of-congo-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Congo,COG,20200331,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Free water and electricity for all households during the confinement period. https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/republic-of-congo-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Congo,COG,20200422,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"MTN and WHO facebook live on COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/loms-et-mtn-sassocient-pour-sensibiliser-contre-le-covid-19-en-direct-sur-facebook" Congo,COG,20200430,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From 30 April, the President of the Republic of Congo announced that the use of face masks would be compulsory in public spaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911005454/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338286/congo-government-extends-covid-19-lockdown-measures-until-may-15-update-4" Congo,COG,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"On May 18, the lockdown was eased with opening up of primary schools' final year class and graduation class. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C" Congo,COG,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On May 18, the lockdown was eased: restaurants, hotels, and most private services remain closed in the two main cities, but the rest of the country has opened up completely. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C" Congo,COG,20200518,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"On May 18, the lockdown was eased with opening up of public transportation. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C" Congo,COG,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Current nationwide overnight curfew between 20:00 and 05:00 (local time). See: ttps://web.archive.org/web/20200601213428/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342926/congo-authorities-extend-curfew-and-border-closures-until-may-31-update-5" Congo,COG,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Non-essential travel in and out of both Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire is restricted, while in zone 2, travel between other departments can resume from Monday, May 18. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342926/congo-authorities-extend-curfew-and-border-closures-until-may-31-update-5" Congo,COG,20200602,C1: School closing,2,1,"""The school grades of CM2, 3ieme and Terminale will reopen as of June 1st to allow for exam preparation. All other classes will resume in September."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://cg.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-republic-of-congo-curfew-extended-until-may-31/" Congo,COG,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Some shops and hairdressers have reopened, bars, restaurants and hotels remain closed in major cities. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#Chttps://www.africanews.com/2020/05/19/republic-of-congo-begins-life-after-lockdown//" Congo,COG,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611221502/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611221502/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200602,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Lockdown was extended to the 31st of May, with gradual easing at different rates in different zones. A significant proportion of public transport was opened on 18th May with further easing planned for 31st May. Unable to find data from beyond 31st May to confirm. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601213428/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342926/congo-authorities-extend-curfew-and-border-closures-until-may-31-update-5 https://web.archive.org/save/https://cg.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-republic-of-congo-curfew-extended-until-may-31/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220340/https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/19/republic-of-congo-begins-life-after-lockdown// ""The resumption of public transport is great news for Pavel Samba who has been a taxi driver for the last 15 years.""" Congo,COG,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Nightly curfew was due to end on 31st May - unable to find new updates. Different levels of movement allowed depending on zone. Some areas appear to still impose stay at home measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601213428/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342926/congo-authorities-extend-curfew-and-border-closures-until-may-31-update-5" Congo,COG,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Levels of movement allow differ depending on zone, some areas still appear to be restricting movement. No updaters beyond planned easing of lockdown on 31st May are available. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601213428/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342926/congo-authorities-extend-curfew-and-border-closures-until-may-31-update-5" Congo,COG,20200602,E1: Income support,0,,"Unable to find comprehensive information about income support since April 22nd: KPMG Insights stated: 'Creation of a fund (XAF 100 Billions) in order to help companies and vulnerable population. No further details communicated as of 31st March 2020. Issuance of treasury bills and bonds to boost government budget revenue. Free water and electricity for all households during the confinement period. Financial aid of 4 billion FCFA granted to households and people experiencing poverty.' It can be assumed that main bulk of support for the population is coming from foreign governments and international organisations e.g. WHO, WFP, France, and UN agencies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123175722/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611222509/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/republic-of-congo-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Congo,COG,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Unable to find comprehensive information about income support and debt/contract relief since April 22nd: KPMG Insights stated: 'Creation of a fund (XAF 100 Billions) in order to help companies and vulnerable population. No further details communicated as of 31st March 2020. Issuance of treasury bills and bonds to boost government budget revenue. Free water and electricity for all households during the confinement period. Financial aid of 4 billion FCFA granted to households and people experiencing poverty.' It can be assumed that main bulk of support for the population is coming from foreign governments and international organisations e.g. WHO, WFP, France, and UN agencies. No indication that the government extended support alongside extension of the confinement period/lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123175722/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611222509/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/republic-of-congo-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Congo,COG,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Preventative measures and restrictions are in place. A nationwide curfew is in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until further notice.""https://web.archive.org/web/20200622231001/https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/congo-brazzaville" Congo,COG,20200622,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The Republic of Congo authorities have announced the suspension of all commercial flights in and out of the country and the closure of land and sea borders until further notice.""https://web.archive.org/web/20200622231001/https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/congo-brazzaville" Congo,COG,20200623,C1: School closing,2,1,"Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. ""The school grades of CM2, 3ieme and Terminale will reopen as of June 1st to allow for exam preparation. All other classes will resume in September."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://cg.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-republic-of-congo-curfew-extended-until-may-31/" Congo,COG,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. http://archive.vn/07PUl" Congo,COG,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A curfew exists except essential workers according to UK FCO: http://archive.vn/07PUl" Congo,COG,20200623,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to UK FCO: Lockdown measures, including prohibiting people from leaving home, suspension of non-essential travel and a curfew. There is an exception for workers providing essential goods and services. http://archive.vn/07PUl" Congo,COG,20200721,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US Embassy, public transport is operating. https://web.archive.org/save/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20200721,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Curfew from 20:00 to 05:00 effective from July 28 to August 19" Congo,COG,20200721,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on interstate and intercity travel (apart from where curfews are enforced). https://web.archive.org/save/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20200721,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20200728,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"As of 28 July, face masks remain compulsory in public places and social distancing and hygiene measures should be maintained. https://archive.fo/yOmPk" Congo,COG,20200804,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to the UK embassy, The Senate has approved the extension of the state of health emergency for 20 days, from July 30. Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812224411/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus " Congo,COG,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"According to the UK embassy, The Senate has approved the extension of the state of health emergency for 20 days, from July 30. All shops, except those selling food and essential products, are closed. Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812224411/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus " Congo,COG,20200804,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the UK embassy, The country remains under a state of health emergency until August 19, 2020. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812224411/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus " Congo,COG,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the UK embassy, The country remains under a state of health emergency until August 19, 2020. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812224411/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus " Congo,COG,20200804,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Unable to find updated data. " Congo,COG,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"According to the US embassy, The country remains under a state of health emergency until August 19, 2020 and since July 28, the curfew regressed from 22:00 to 20:00 until 05:00 in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812221042/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ A nationwide curfew from 10pm until 5am. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812224411/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200804,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No updated data found." Congo,COG,20200804,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to the US embassy, the Republic of Congo closed its borders and all international passenger flights are suspended. The government is planning to re-open the borders on Aug 20, 2020 if adequate health measures are in place by that time. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812221042/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20200815,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of 15th August 2020, domestic flights resumed (negative PCR test required). https://web.archive.org/web/20200824145252/https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20200824,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the US Embassy: 'As of August 24, 2020, the Republic of Congo reopened its international airports and international passenger flights have resumed. Inbound passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of departure upon arrival. Outbound passengers requiring testing can go to: Brazzaville : Laboratoire National de Sante Publique or Fondation Congolaise de la Recherche Medicale. Pointe-Noire: National Public Health Laboratory located at: Hôpital General de Loandili or Laboratoire de la foundation Gombes. Congolese authorities implemented mandatory testing upon airport arrival and identified quarantine sites in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. In some cases, home quarantine will be permitted after Covid testing.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200828122427/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20200824,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"As of 24 August, face masks remain compulsory in public places, and social distancing and hygiene measures should be maintained. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911010458/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/371371/congo-authorities-announce-reopening-of-air-borders-from-august-24-update-11" Congo,COG,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of 10 September, any form of public gatherings remain banned. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911002515/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As of 10 September, any form of public gatherings remain banned. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911002515/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As of 10 September, public transport in Congo is still operating according to the US Embassy. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911002007/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No information found about debt/contract relief policies for households. I change this indicator to zero." Congo,COG,20200825,H2: Testing policy,0,,"Unable to find any new information or updates." Congo,COG,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Unable to find any new information or updates." Congo,COG,20200829,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 10 September, UNESCO's closure tracker reports that schools in Congo are not closed but in an academic break. However, travel advice from the UK Government reports that higher education institutions remain close. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911003213/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse http://web.archive.org/web/20200911002515/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200829,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until September 27 to limit the spread of COVID-19 and maintained the existing measures in Brazzaville and other areas of the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911002007/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20200829,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As of 10 September, there is still a curfew from 20:00 until 05:00 in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. From 22:00 until 05:00 in the rest of the country. Law enforcement units may fine or arrest people who are found non-compliant. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911002007/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20200911,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200911002515/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200911,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200911002515/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200911,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"50 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200911002515/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20200922,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Whilst there are no official updates on the government website, information is continuously updated on Facebook page. Weblink: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1225947257789236&id=636601070057194" Congo,COG,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Lifting of restriction on markets, but nightclubs and other dance venues remain closed. ""Among the important decisions taken by the committee of experts also include the authorization to sell state-owned markets five days a week, in particular Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the cities of Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. On the other hand, in the other departments, the opening of public market days is set at six days a week. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.01-125311/https://www.vox.cg/2020/09/le-gouvernement-allege-certaines-mesures-contre-la-covid-19/" Congo,COG,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The ban on gatherings of more than 20 days from September 28, 2020, and gatherings of more than 50 people in public and private places with the exception of state markets, participation in an activity authorized in the context of deconfinement , to this must be added the observation of barrier measures, the compulsory wearing of a mask are part of the measures renewed by the committee of experts."" http://archive.today/2020.10.01-125311/https://www.vox.cg/2020/09/le-gouvernement-allege-certaines-mesures-contre-la-covid-19/" Congo,COG,20200928,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Starting on September 28, the curfew is pushed back from 20:00 to 23:00 until 05:00 in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. It is lifted for the rest of the country. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.01-103007/https://cg.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-government-extends-state-of-health-emergency-until-october-17/" Congo,COG,20200928,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""the Public Force was given a mandate to exercise health checks at the entry and exit of all the country's towns."" http://archive.today/2020.10.01-125311/https://www.vox.cg/2020/09/le-gouvernement-allege-certaines-mesures-contre-la-covid-19/" Congo,COG,20201001,C1: School closing,2,1,"As in previous note (29th August). UNESCO tracker indicates that from mid-May-end June, schools were partially open and since then have been on academic break. However UK Gov indicates they are closed. (See links in previous note)." Congo,COG,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Note: Bars and nightclubs remain closed. See; https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus [accessed 14 October 2020, unable to access web archive]" Congo,COG,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited, with the exception of public markets. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus [accessed 14 October 2020, unable to access web archive]" Congo,COG,20201002,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The government of The Republic of Congo extended a State of Health Emergency until October 17 to limit the spread of COVID-19 and relaxed the curfew in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire from 23:00 until 05:00. See: https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 14 October 2020, unable to access web archive]" Congo,COG,20201002,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The flight space reopened fully as of August 24 with the requirement that each arrival is equipped with a negative covid19 test result dating from at most 3 days. All international passengers are required to self-quarantine for two weeks in their residence or hotel for 14 day upon arrival. See: https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 14 October 2020, unable to access web archive]" Congo,COG,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures are evident." Congo,COG,20201002,H2: Testing policy,0,,"Note: There is a response number for those who think they have COID-19 symptoms. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus [accessed 14 October 2020, unable to access web archive]" Congo,COG,20201002,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are still required in public. See: https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 14 October 2020, unable to access web archive]" Congo,COG,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars and nightclubs are closed according to the UK Government's website on travel information. Markets are open and permit the gathering of more than 50 people. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021185847/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus " Congo,COG,20201015,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Due to the banning of public gatherings above 50 people (apart from public markets), public events are restricted by implication. However, due to no explicit mention that public events are banned, it is assumed that they are recommended not to be held (rather than required). https://web.archive.org/web/20201021185847/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201015,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The UK Government website on travel information for ongo states that gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited, with the exception of public markets. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021185847/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201015,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is no mention of the close of public transportation " Congo,COG,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Republic of Congo authorities have mobilised defence and security forces to ensure compliance with the lockdown measures, at the entrance and exit of all cities across the country. Since September 28, the curfew remains from 23:00 until 05:00 in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. It is lifted for the rest of the country. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021183436/https://cg.usembassy.gov/event-health-alert-covid-19-government-extends-state-of-health-emergency-until-november-6/ And also: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021185847/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There is no mention about the restriction of movement in the country. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021194946/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201015,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Inbound passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of departure upon arrival. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021183436/https://cg.usembassy.gov/event-health-alert-covid-19-government-extends-state-of-health-emergency-until-november-6/ All international passengers are required to self-quarantine for two weeks in their residence or hotel for 14 day upon arrival. Passengers in transit will be quarantined at their expense at designated facilities until they resume their travels. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021194946/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20201015,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There is no news or documentation on a change in this policy for this timeframe." Congo,COG,20201015,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a regular campaign on the ministry of health's website. For some reason, I could not archive it. I believe this could be as a result of the site not being secured. Please see ; http://sante.gouv.cg/lavez-vous-les-mains-regulierement/" Congo,COG,20201015,H2: Testing policy,0,,"There is no policy really on the testing. We are unable to certainly say the criteria for testing. However, the UG Government on its website for Covid 19 information on the congo states that; Outbound passengers requiring testing can go to: Brazzaville : Laboratoire National de Sante Publique or Fondation Congolaise de la Recherche Medicale. Pointe-Noire : National Public Health Laboratory located at: Hôpital General de Loandili or Laboratoire de la foundation Gombes. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021194946/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201015,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"There is no news of this within this timeframe." Congo,COG,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are still required in public and social distancing and hygiene requirements continue. Law enforcement units may fine or arrest people who are found non-compliant. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021183436/https://cg.usembassy.gov/event-health-alert-covid-19-government-extends-state-of-health-emergency-until-november-6/" Congo,COG,20201019,C1: School closing,2,1,"The information on UNESCO's website indicates that schools are partially open. The state of health emergency was extended until the 9th of November, 2020. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021183436/https://cg.usembassy.gov/event-health-alert-covid-19-government-extends-state-of-health-emergency-until-november-6/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201021185847/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201022,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the UNESCO website. The schools are fully open. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108145808/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Congo,COG,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo, Bars and nightclubs are closed. Markets are open on weekdays (except Wednesday) and Saturday. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220121/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo, gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited, with the exception of public markets. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220121/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo, gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited, with the exception of public markets. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220121/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US Embassy in Congo's website, Masks are still required in public and social distancing and hygiene requirements continue to be implemented. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220909/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to the website of the US Embassy in the Congo, a curfew remains in place in Pointe-Noire and Brazzaville from 11pm until 5am. The curfew is lifted for the rest of the country. Law enforcement units may fine or arrest people who are found non-compliant. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220909/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the website of the US Embassy in the Congo, there are no restrictions to internal movement. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220909/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201022,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the website of the US Embassy in the Congo, all international passengers are required to self-quarantine for two weeks in their residence or hotel for 14 day upon arrival. Passengers in transit will be quarantined at their expense at designated facilities until they resume their travels. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220909/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to the IMF, The government has adopted some measures to ease tax and duty payments for private enterprises. In particular, more time has been given to companies to pay their taxes and tax assessments on site have been abandoned. The import duty directorate is also strongly encouraging electronic payment of dues and allowing more electronic documents to be accepted at the port. Corporate income tax has been reduced to 28 percent from 30 percent and the turnover tax has been reduced to 5 percent from 7 percent for small businesses with turnover below 100 million XAF. It cannot be determined that these policies are still in place and to what extent at this time. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123175722/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Congo,COG,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a dedicated sector on the ministry of health's webpage for COVID 19 Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108223222/http://sante.gouv.cg/" Congo,COG,20201022,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to UK Embassy, if you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should call the response number: 3434 Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220121/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus According to the US Embassy in Congo; Outbound passengers requiring testing can go to: Brazzaville : Laboratoire National de Sante Publique or Fondation Congolaise de la Recherche Medicale. Pointe-Noire : National Public Health Laboratory located at: Hôpital General de Loandili or Laboratoire de la foundation Gombes. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220909/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"There is no information on this at this time." Congo,COG,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220121/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus " Congo,COG,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"According to the Ministry of Health, 250 contacts were traced between 2nd Nov. and 10th Nov. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221424/http://sante.gouv.cg/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SITREP-N-110-COVID-19-CONGO-11-11-2020-5.pdf" Congo,COG,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO, the schools in the Congo are fully open. It is important to note that there are social distancing measures in place. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115044651/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Congo,COG,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo, Bars and nightclubs are closed. Markets are open on weekdays (except Wednesday) and Saturday. Please see https://web.archive.org/web/20201115183719/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Since there are restrictions on gatherings of people more than 50, this translates to a cancel of public events to some certain degree. The UK government's website on travel to the Congo and the US Embassy in the Congo are sources to back this up. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115183719/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201115184004/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the website of the UK government on travel to the Congo, gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited, with the exception of public markets, which are open on weekdays (except Wednesday) and Saturday. Bars and nightclubs are closed. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115183719/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The US Embassy in the Congo confirms from their website that public transportation is in use and masks are still required in public and social distancing and hygiene requirements continue to be implemented. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115184004/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The curfew situation is still same for Pointe-Noire and Brazzaville from 11pm until 5am according to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115183719/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions to internal movement by the government. Please see the website of the US Embassy in the Congo. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115184004/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20201109,C8: International travel controls,2,,"There is still a quarantine policy in place for all international travellers according to the US Embassy in the Congo. The travellers are supposed to quarantine for two weeks in their residence or hotel for 14 day upon arrival. Passengers in transit will be quarantined at their expense at designated facilities until they resume their travels. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115184004/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"There has been no new changes to these policies from the last time according to the IMF." Congo,COG,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a part of the health ministry's webpage that deals with COVID-19 and related data. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193528/http://sante.gouv.cg/ There is also emphasis on proper hand washing . Please see also: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194623/http://sante.gouv.cg/lavez-vous-les-mains-regulierement/" Congo,COG,20201109,H2: Testing policy,1,,"There was a post on Facebook by the Health Ministry seeking to take the measures to curb the virus to the schools from October 29th, 2020. This specifically mentioned testing pupils and teachers. There were different public schools included in the poster. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193043/https://www.facebook.com/636601070057194/photos/a.637290753321559/1261520420898586/?type=3" Congo,COG,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo, masks are mandatory in all public spaces. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115183719/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201111,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"According to the Ministry of Health, 639 contacts were traced. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122212116/http://sante.gouv.cg/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SITREP-N-111-COVID-19-CONGO-16-11-2020-1.pdf " Congo,COG,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO, the schools are fully open. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122184517/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse The government website states that there are social distancing meaaures in place. Please see: " Congo,COG,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"There has been no change from the previous week. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122214454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"This policy is being extended as gatherings are capped at 50 persons. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122214454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings are capped at 50. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122214454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Masks are being worn in public places. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122214454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus " Congo,COG,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The curfew remains in place in Pointe-Noire and Brazzaville from 11pm until 5am. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122214454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus " Congo,COG,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There is no restriction known so far." Congo,COG,20201116,C8: International travel controls,1,,"According to the UK government on travel to Congo; All passengers arriving in the Republic of Congo by commercial flights should provide proof of a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test undertaken within 72 hours upon entry, with the exception of children under 11 years of age. Passengers who do not present a negative COVID-19 test upon entry will undertake a COVID-19 test at the airport, and are required to self-isolate for 14 days, pending the results. Please note that quarantines are only for passengers with no test as at time of boarding. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122215336/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/entry-requirements" Congo,COG,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"There is no new information gathered for this placeholder." Congo,COG,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Information seemed to be same. Thus, the extension of the policy. Please see: https://archive.vn/dRnE7" Congo,COG,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The ministry of Health, Population, Promotion of Women and Integration of Women in Development is doing a good job with regular reporting on COVID-19. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122220021/http://sante.gouv.cg/" Congo,COG,20201116,H2: Testing policy,1,,"There is a hotline (3434) to call for COVID-19 related issues. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122214454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus " Congo,COG,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"About ** number of contacts were traced. Please see: (To be updated November 23rd)" Congo,COG,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks is compulsory in all public places. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122214454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus " Congo,COG,20201123,C1: School closing,1,1,"The policy still remains the same. The schools are fully open with hygiene measures in place. according to the UNESCO website. Please see: https://archive.vn/3538Z" Congo,COG,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the website of the US Embassy in Congo, public markets are open on weekdays (except Wednesday) and Saturday. Bars and nightclubs that were closed are now open. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129205003/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The number of gathering is still pegged at 50 people. The only exception is markets. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129205340/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Not more than 50 people are allowed to gather according to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129205340/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Face masks are used while in public transport. Masks are still required in public and social distancing and hygiene requirements continue to be implemented. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129205003/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to the US Embassy in Congo, there is still the curfew in place . On Monday through Friday from 23:00 until 05:00 in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. On Saturday and Sunday from 20:00 until 5:00 in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. The curfew is lifted for the rest of the country. Law enforcement units may fine or arrest people who are found non-compliant. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129205003/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There was no information found restricting movement from any part of the country." Congo,COG,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the US EMbassy in the Congo, all international passengers are required to self-quarantine for two weeks in their residence or hotel for 14 day upon arrival. Passengers in transit will be quarantined at their expense at designated facilities until they resume their travels. There are also health procedures at the point of entry. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129205003/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20201123,E1: Income support,0,,"No new information was gathered for this placeholder." Congo,COG,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new information was gathered for this placeholder." Congo,COG,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On the website of the ministry of health, there is a mask-up campaign ongoing presently. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129211101/http://sante.gouv.cg/" Congo,COG,20201123,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the US Embassy, tests can be done at: Brazzaville : Laboratoire National de Sante Publique or Fondation Congolaise de la Recherche Medicale. Pointe-Noire : National Public Health Laboratory located at: Hôpital General de Loandili or Laboratoire de la foundation Gombes. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129205003/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There has been contact tracing in the past but the situation report this time has not been made public by the ministry of health. Once, this is done, this will be updated." Congo,COG,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Citizens have been told to wear face masks in both open and closed public spaces. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129211101/http://sante.gouv.cg/" Congo,COG,20201130,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the UNESCO website, Schools are fully open. Please see: https://archive.vn/5jXic " Congo,COG,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the website of the UK on travel to the Congo, public markets are open on weekdays (except Wednesday) and Saturday. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs are now open. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206213339/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo, 50 people are allowed to gather. Consequently, public events will not take place. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206213339/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The number of people allowed to gather remains 50 with social distancing measures in place. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206213339/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"One needs to wear a mask while in public transport. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206213339/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The curfew remains in place in Pointe-Noire and Brazzaville from 11pm until 5am. This is according to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206213339/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no such measures according to the UK government's website on travel to the Congo. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206213339/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201130,C8: International travel controls,2,,"all international passengers are required to self-quarantine for two weeks in their residence or hotel for 14 day upon arrival. Passengers in transit will be quarantined at their expense at designated facilities until they resume their travels. There are also health procedures at the point of entry. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206214100/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201130,E1: Income support,0,,"No new information was found for this placeholder." Congo,COG,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new information was found for this placeholder." Congo,COG,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," Information on the actions of the Congolese government on COVID-19 can be found on the website of the ministry. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206215058/http://sante.gouv.cg/ " Congo,COG,20201130,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the US Embassy, even travellers can get tested with proof of intended travel in certain laboratories. Brazzaville : Laboratoire National de Sante Publique or Fondation Congolaise de la Recherche Medicale. Pointe-Noire : National Public Health Laboratory located at: Hôpital General de Loandili or Laboratoire de la foundation Gombes. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206214100/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,0,," There is no new report quoting figures for contact tracing. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206215058/http://sante.gouv.cg/ " Congo,COG,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1," Masks are still required in public and social distancing and hygiene requirements continue to be implemented. Law enforcement units may fine or arrest people who are found non-compliant. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206214100/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Congo,COG,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the UNESCO website, schools are fully open with social distancing measures in place. Please see: https://archive.vn/7yTl6" Congo,COG,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the US Embassy in Congo's website, restaurants, bars and religious places are open with social distancing measures. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212124632/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited. This affects the cancellation of public events. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212124926/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to Congo, gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212124926/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus" Congo,COG,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US Embassy in Congo's website, Masks are still required in public and social distancing and hygiene requirements continue to be implemented. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212124632/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to the US Embassy in Congo's website, the curfew is thus; On Monday through Friday from 23:00 until 05:00 in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. On Saturday and Sunday from 20:00 until 5:00 in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. The curfew is lifted for the rest of the country. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212124632/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the US Embassy in Congo's website, there are no internal restrictions. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212124632/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201207,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the US Embassy in Congo's website, all international passengers are required to self-quarantine for two weeks in their residence or hotel for 14 day upon arrival. Passengers in transit will be quarantined at their expense at designated facilities until they resume their travels Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212124632/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201207,E1: Income support,0,,"No data was gathered for this timeframe" Congo,COG,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No data was gathered for this timeframe" Congo,COG,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The dedicated webpage is still up and running providing live updates and campaigns. Please see: " Congo,COG,20201207,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the US Embassy in Congo's website, outbound passengers requiring testing can go to: Brazzaville : Laboratoire National de Sante Publique or Fondation Congolaise de la Recherche Medicale. Pointe-Noire : National Public Health Laboratory located at: Hôpital General de Loandili or Laboratoire de la foundation Gombes. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212124632/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201207,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"There was no data gathered for this placeholder." Congo,COG,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212124632/https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Congo,COG,20201207,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"For now, there is no availability." Colombia,COL,20200121,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Centralised and regular communication and media releases regarding Covid-19 from the Colombian Ministry of Health. [updated archive link] http://web.archive.org/web/20200603125610/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/English/Paginas/historico-noticias.aspx [old link] https://www.minsalud.gov.co/English/Paginas/historico-noticias.aspx#InplviewHashd16a247c-c76e-40cd-91ca-59390c44b2e9=Paged%3DTRUE-p_SortBehavior%3D0-p_ArticleStartDate%3D20200229%252005%253a00%253a00-p_ID%3D618-PageFirstRow%3D26" Colombia,COL,20200131,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The first version of the guidelines on the detection of COVID cases that all health providers must follow were issued and approved by the Ministry of Health on January 31, 2020. Since this version of the guidelines, anyone who ""fits"" the symptoms of COVID must be tested by the health provider. Here's the link to the first version of the guidelines: http://eselavega-cundinamarca.gov.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GIPS05-LINEAMIENTOS-IPS.pdf The revised version of the guidelines was issued on March 19 and it included more details about the description of the types of cases, but maintained the policy of testing anyone who is symptomatic. Here's the link to the second version of the guidelines: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Ministerio/Institucional/Procesos%20y%20procedimientos/GIPS05.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200131,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"On March 6, the National Health Institute issued a new veresion of the instructions to manage COVID cases but it did not include specific instructions regarding contact tracing. Here’s the file of the instructions: https://www.famisanar.com.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Anexo_-Instructivo-Vigilancia-COVID-19-v6-06032020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200204,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The first version of the guidelines on the detection of COVID cases that all health providers must follow were issued and approved by the Ministry of Health on January 31, 2020. Since this version of the guidelines, anyone who ""fits"" the symptoms of COVID must be tested by the health provider. Here's the link to the first version of the guidelines: http://eselavega-cundinamarca.gov.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GIPS05-LINEAMIENTOS-IPS.pdf The revised version of the guidelines was issued on March 19 and it included more details about the description of the types of cases, but maintained the policy of testing anyone who is symptomatic. Here's the link to the second version of the guidelines: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Ministerio/Institucional/Procesos%20y%20procedimientos/GIPS05.pdf Also see https://fr.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSKBN1ZY2M2" Colombia,COL,20200205,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The first version of the guidelines on the detection of COVID cases that all health providers must follow were issued and approved by the Ministry of Health on January 31, 2020. Since this version of the guidelines, anyone who ""fits"" the symptoms of COVID must be tested by the health provider. Here's the link to the first version of the guidelines: http://eselavega-cundinamarca.gov.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GIPS05-LINEAMIENTOS-IPS.pdf The revised version of the guidelines was issued on March 19 and it included more details about the description of the types of cases, but maintained the policy of testing anyone who is symptomatic. Here's the link to the second version of the guidelines: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Ministerio/Institucional/Procesos%20y%20procedimientos/GIPS05.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200224,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Since February 24, the Labour Ministry identified three kind of workers with risk of exposition to the COVID-19. For that reason, the Ministry gave some general guidelines that employers and employees should follow to prevention contagion (see Circular 017 - 2020) http://www.bogotajuridica.gov.co/sisjur/normas/Norma1.jsp?i=90795. Later, on March 10, the Labour Ministry promoted public and private entities to: i) authorize virtual job; ii) adopt flexible schedules; and, iii) diminish as most as possible the number of face-to-face meetings (see with the Circular 018 -2020). http://www.bogotajuridica.gov.co/sisjur/normas/Norma1.jsp?i=91129 Cannot archive due to re-captcha link, so have found alternative links: Circular 17: https://web.archive.org/web/20200603143252/https://www.ilntoday.com/2020/03/colombias-labor-employment-measures-related-to-the-covid-19-outbreak/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200603143343/https://knowledge.leglobal.org/corona/country/colombia/latest-measures-taken-by-the-colombian-government-regarding-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200603143454/https://latinlawyer.com/article/1224895/colombia-covid-19-information-hub " Colombia,COL,20200307,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"On March 20, the National Health Institute issued a new version of the instructions to manage COVID cases but it did not include specific instructions regarding contact tracing. Here’s the file of the instructions: https://www.studocu.com/co/document/universidad-nacional-de-colombia/salud-publica/otros/anexo-instructivo-vigilancia-covid-v7-2003-2020/7539200/view" Colombia,COL,20200309,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," There’s an ongoing coordinated public information campaign through traditional channels and social media at least since March 9 onwards. Here’s some examples: Ministry of Health’s campaign, posted on March 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYaA-k2g4Hs Other videos from the Ministry of Health available here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MinSaludColPrensa/videos Ministry of Education’s campaign, posted on March 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPGBNjxJcGE Other videos from the Ministry of Education available here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mineducacion/videos Plus these: http://web.archive.org/web/20200603125610/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/English/Paginas/historico-noticias.aspx" Colombia,COL,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On march 12, per order 385, Ministry of Health restricted public events and gatherings of more than 500 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200505142126/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/sites/rid/Lists/BibliotecaDigital/RIDE/DE/DIJ/resolucion-385-de-2020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On march 12, per order 385, Ministry of Health restricted public events and gatherings of more than 500 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200505142126/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/sites/rid/Lists/BibliotecaDigital/RIDE/DE/DIJ/resolucion-385-de-2020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200312,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On march 10, per order 380, the Ministry of Health ordered screening and quarantine of individuals entering the country from China, France, Spain and Italy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200505145427/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/sites/rid/Lists/BibliotecaDigital/RIDE/DE/DIJ/resolucion-380-de-2020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"1. Schools: Since Monday March 16, public schools in the national territory are close and face-to-face classes are not permitted. The changes in the school calendar are available in Circular No. 20 - 2020. 2. Universities: Since the national government decreed the national lockdown (enforced since March 25), all universities (public and private) are closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200603100852/http://www.regiones.gov.co/Inicio/assets/files/34.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," On March 17, the Health and Social Protection Ministry ordered the cancellation of all events with more than 50 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426120032/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resolución%20No.%200450%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," On March 17, the Health and Social Protection Ministry suspended all gatherings of more than 50 individuals in close and open spaces. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426120032/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resolución%20No.%200450%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200317,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"After the issuance of Decree 417, on March 17 2020, the citizens that have to pay rent cannot be evicted from their homes during the emergency and up to two months after it. In addition, during the economic emergency, and for two months more, the leasing fees cannot be increased. Here’s the links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200501012945/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20417%20DEL%2017%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200429211423/https://www.lafm.com.co/colombia/duque-anuncia-que-queda-prohibido-el-desalojo-por-no-pago-de-arriendo From March 18 onwards the government offered: i) free reconnection of the aqueduct service for those families who have the service suspended; ii) freeze the increase of the water and aqueduct services bills; and iii) suspension of the collection of tariffs for water purification. Here’s the links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200501013557/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/MinVivienda-explico-nuevas-medidas-desde-el-sector-de-agua-potable-relacionadas-con-la-contencion-del-coronavirus-200318.aspx https://id.presidencia.gov.co/especiales/200317-medidas-enfrentar-coronavirus/index.html According to the IMF the following benefits have been granted by the Colombian government: “ a two-month suspension of pension contributions by both employees and employers, delayed tax collection for the tourism and air transportation sectors, an exemption of tariffs and VAT for strategic health imports and selected food industries and services, delayed utility payments for poor and middle income households, additional taxes for public sector workers (to help fund the response), and expanded transfers for vulnerable groups…. Superfinanciera [agency that supervises financial companies] has allowed supervised entities to reprofile all loans that were less than 30 days over-due on Feb 29. These new provisions can include grace periods or extended deadlines. Banks cannot increase interest rates on loans, charge interest on interest, or report entities to credit registries for availing themselves of any forbearance measures.” Here’s the links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200429202626/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Colombia,COL,20200321,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"On March 20, the National Health Institute issued the seventh version of the instructions to manage COVID cases but it did not include specific instructions regarding contact tracing. Here’s the file of the instructions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200603131104/https://www.famisanar.com.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Anexo_-Instructivo-Vigilancia-COVID-19-v6-06032020.pdf Only on the eighth version of the instructions, the National Health Institute included instructions to chacaterise any close contacts of confirmed COVID cases. The last version of the instructions was issued on March 26, here’s the link to the document. v8 has been lost so v11 now included, which has same instructions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603131104/https://www.famisanar.com.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Anexo_-Instructivo-Vigilancia-COVID-19-v6-06032020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200603130636/https://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Coronavirus/Anexo_%20Instructivo%20Vigilancia%20COVID%20v11%2012052020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200322,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Ministry of Education issued Directive No. 4 on March 22, 2020, which instructed Higher Education Institutions (e.g. universities) to operate through e-learning platforms until May 30, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200603101001/https://www.mineducacion.gov.co/1759/articles-394296_recurso_1.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200323,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Since March 23 and for 30 days, the Transportation Ministry suspended the “disembarkation, for entry or connection purposes, in the Colombian territory of passengers coming from abroad by air” (see Decree 439 of 2020). https://web.archive.org/web/20200603145135/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Gobierno-Nacional-expide-Decreto-439-mediante-cual-suspende-por-30-dias-desembarque-con-fines-ingreso-conexion-pais-200321.aspx" Colombia,COL,20200325,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Decree 457 issued on March 22 by the Presidency ordered a general lockdown starting on March 25 and until April 13. The lockdown did not exclude schools nor universities. Here’s the link to the Decree: http://web.archive.org/web/20200603101144/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The Decree 457 issued on March 22 by the Presidency ordered a general lockdown starting on March 25 and until April 13. The work related activities included stores where groceries are sold, pharmacies, banks, medicine related work, stores where agricultural goods are sold, businesses that retail food online, computer and data related services, security services, activities related to public service provision, postal services, media, activities that are essential to maintain factories and mines, and public servants whose work is related to COVID or needed for essential activities of the state. Here’s the link to the Decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf [archived] http://web.archive.org/web/20200603101144/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200325,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Decree 457 issued on March 22 by the Presidency ordered a general lockdown starting on March 25 and until April 13. The public transport reduced significantly but it is still operating. Said decree established that public transport service will be guaranteed for the people who are allowed to mobilise during the lockdown. Here’s the link to the Decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf [archived] http://web.archive.org/web/20200603101144/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On March 22, the Ministry of Interior ordered the preventive isolation of all inhabitants of Colombia from March 25 to April 13. See decree 457-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200505180656/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/presidencia/82-decreto-457.pdf " Colombia,COL,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Original note by Natalia Espinola: ""On March 22, the Ministry of Interior ordered the preventive isolation of all inhabitants of Colombia from March 25 to April 13; some exceptions were made for specific types of public servants and employees (e.g. health) (see Decree 457 -2020). http://www.regiones.gov.co/Inicio/assets/files/82-decreto-457.pdf Domestic air and terrestrial transportation was also banned during this time. The decree allows mobility for public health purposes."" Added original link to the web archive and changed status to provisional https://web.archive.org/web/20200512071427/http://www.regiones.gov.co/Inicio/assets/files/82-decreto-457.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200325,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Decree 412 issued on March 16 by the Presidency ordered the closure of all international frontiers (land, maritime and river) from March 17 and until May 30. Here’s the link to the Decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200603144410/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20412%20DEL%2016%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf Later, the Presidency issued Decree 439 of March 20, which suspended (between March 23 and April 23, international flights incoming to Colombia. Here’s the link of the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200409082330/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20439%20DEL%2020%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf Finally, the Decree 569 issued on April 15, extended the suspension of international flights incoming to Colombia until the end of the “sanitary emergency status” (May 30). Here’s the link of the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200603144726/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20569%20DEL%2015%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf [archived web version]" Colombia,COL,20200326,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The National Health Institute issued instructions to chacaterise close contacts of confirmed COVID cases. The last version of the instructions was issued on March 26, here’s the link to the document: https://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Coronavirus/Anexo_%20Instructivo%20Vigilancia%20COVID%20v8%2026032020.pdf [Sadly, version 8 was lost as it was unarchived, but I have now saved v11] https://web.archive.org/web/20200603130636/https://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Coronavirus/Anexo_%20Instructivo%20Vigilancia%20COVID%20v11%2012052020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200403,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The previous testing policy has not changed. Only individuals with COVID-19 symptoms are being tested. " Colombia,COL,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The contact tracing policy has not changed. " Colombia,COL,20200404,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Bogotá, April 4, 2020. Following the current recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO) of the use of face masks to combat the spread of covid-19, and considering the country's entry in the mitigation phase (in which anyone can be a carrier of the virus), the National Government informs the general population of the use of compulsory conventional masks in the following places: - In the public transport system (buses, Transmilenio, taxis) and areas with a mass influx of people (market squares, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, among others) where it is not possible to maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter. - People with respiratory symptoms. - Risk groups (adults over 70 years old, people with cardiovascular diseases, diseases that compromise their immune system, cancer, HIV, pregnant women and chronic respiratory diseases)." Colombia,COL,20200407,E1: Income support,1,1,"Since April 7 the government started implementing different transfer schemes through different national programmes (Colombia Mayor, Ingreso Solidario and Familias en Acción) the government has delivered financial assistance to 2 million elderly individuals (with an amount of $240,000 Colombian pesos), financial assistance to 2,600,000 families (with an amount of $330,000 Colombian pesos), and financial assistance to 1,200,000 families that were not registered in previous government programmes (with an amount of $160,000 Colombian pesos). The Solidarity Income transfers replace less than 50% of the median salary. Here’s the links that explain the transfers from the national government: http://web.archive.org/web/20200501011226/https://ingresosolidario.dnp.gov.co/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200501011226/https://ingresosolidario.dnp.gov.co//web/20200501011033/https://ingresosolidario.dnp.gov.co/documentos/ETAPAS.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200429202305/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Gobierno-Nacional-presenta-balance-sobre-entrega-ayudas-economicas-durante-Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-200428.aspx " Colombia,COL,20200407,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The use of facial covering is mandatory. The measure applies nationwide by Presidential Decree. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200410222054/https://intriper.com/colombia-decretan-obligatorio-el-uso-de-barbijos-en-todo-el-pais-y-extienden-el-aislamiento-total-hasta-el-26-de-abril/" Colombia,COL,20200411,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The previous testing policy has not changed. Only individuals with COVID-19 symptoms are being tested. " Colombia,COL,20200411,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The contact tracing policy has not changed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603130636/https://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Coronavirus/Anexo_%20Instructivo%20Vigilancia%20COVID%20v11%2012052020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200414,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Decree 531 issued on April 8 by the Presidency extended the lockdown until April 27. The lockdown did not exclude schools nor universities.Here’s the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200603124746/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Decree 531 issued on April 8 by the Presidency extended the lockdown until April 27. The decree maintained most of the exceptions of sectors or types of works that are allowed to work during lockdown and added a couple of additional exceptions. Here’s the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200603124746/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200414,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Decree 531 issued on April 8 by the Presidency extended the lockdown until April 27. The decree maintained the rules about public transport service: it is guaranteed for the people who are exempted from the lockdown. Here’s the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200603124746/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200414,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"People required to stay home from midnight 13 April to midnight 27 April Link: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf ""aislamiento preventivo obligatorio de todas las personas habitantes de República de Colombia, a partir cero horas (00:00 a.m.) del día 13 de abril 2020, hasta las cero horas (00:00 a.m.) del día de abril de 2020"" [archived version] https://web.archive.org/web/20200603124746/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The limitation of internal movement remains mostly unchanged. The general lock-down and quarantine was prolonged until April 27 by the Decree 531 issued by the President on April 08, 2020. The Decree 531 establishes that domestic flights are only permitted in three specific cases and that internal public transport will only operate for activities linked with COVID and to guarantee the economic activities that are authorized. [archived web version] https://web.archive.org/web/20200603124746/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Decree 457 issued on March 22 by the Presidency ordered a general lockdown starting on March 25 and until April 13. Here’s the link to the Decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200603125209/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf The Decree 531 issued on April 8 by the Presidency extended the lockdowned until April 27. Here’s the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426120409/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20593%20DEL%2024%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf [updated archived links]" Colombia,COL,20200424,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On March 24, with Decree 457/2020, the government declared a 19-day nationwide lockdown (extended until May 11), under which private gatherings are banned (https://web.archive.org/web/20200430013546/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-garantizar-derecho -life-health-survival-during-Preventive-Isolation-Mandatory-Decree-457-allows-dere-200323.aspx)" Colombia,COL,20200426,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There’s an ongoing coordinated public information campaign through traditional channels and social media at least since March 9 onwards. Most of the public information campaigns can be found on the website of the Ministry of Health: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430024043/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/salud/publica/PET/Paginas/Covid-19_copia.aspx " Colombia,COL,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"On April 24 de Presidency issued a new decree (number 593) that extended the general lockdown and maintained the closing of schools in all levels. Here's the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426120409/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20593%20DEL%2024%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf [updated to archived link]" Colombia,COL,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On April 24 de Presidency issued a new decree (number 593) that extended the general lockdown from April 27 until May 11. The exceptions for sectors that are allowed to operated were increased, including: textile, wood, paper and derivatives, chemicals, metal, machinery, public parking lots, and construction Here's the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426120409/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20593%20DEL%2024%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200427,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On April 24 de Presidency issued a new decree (number 593) that extended the general lockdown from April 27 until May 11. The decree maintained the rules about public transport service: it is guaranteed for the people who are exempted from the lockdown. Here’s the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426120409/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20593%20DEL%2024%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200428,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since March 16, the national government banned public events for more than 50 people (https://web.archive.org/web/20200430013424/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Paginas/Por-COVID-19-se-limitan-eventos-masivos-a-50-personas.aspx). On March 24, with Decree 457/2020, the government declared a 19-day nationwide lockdown (extended until May 11), under which public events are prohibited (https://web.archive.org/web/20200430013546/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-garantizar-derecho -life-health-survival-during-Preventive-Isolation-Mandatory-Decree-457-allows-dere-200323.aspx)" Colombia,COL,20200428,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On March 24, with Decree 457/2020, the government declared a 19-day nationwide lockdown (extended until May 11) (https://web.archive.org/web/20200430013546/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-garantizar-derecho -life-health-survival-during-Preventive-Isolation-Mandatory-Decree-457-allows-dere-200323.aspx) (https://web.archive.org/web/20200430015124/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Presidente-Duque-anuncia-ampliacion-Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-hasta-el-11-de-mayo-200420.aspx)" Colombia,COL,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The limitation of internal movement remains mostly unchanged. The general lock-down and quarantine was prolonged until May 11 by the Decree 593 issued by the President on April 24, 2020. Domestic flights are only permitted in three specific cases and internal public transport will only operate for activities linked with COVID-19 and to guarantee the economic activities that are authorized. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430023702/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Presidente-Duque-anuncia-ampliacion-Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-hasta-el-11-de-mayo-200420.aspx" Colombia,COL,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since March 16, the national government banned public events for more than 50 people (https://web.archive.org/web/20200430013424/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Paginas/Por-COVID-19-se-limitan-eventos-masivos-a-50-personas.aspx). On March 24, with Decree 457/2020, the government declared a 19-day nationwide lockdown (extended until May 11), under which public events are prohibited (https://web.archive.org/web/20200430013546/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-garantizar-derecho -life-health-survival-during-Preventive-Isolation-Mandatory-Decree-457-allows-dere-200323.aspx)" Colombia,COL,20200501,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Colombian Health Ministry individuals with specific symptoms are tested. The tests can also be carried out private laboratories for those individuals who have paid private insurance want the results in a shortest period of time. See news report about the latter: http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213108/https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/otras-ciudades/cuanto-cuesta-hacerse-una-prueba-particular-de-coronavirus-y-donde-se-hacen-493958 " Colombia,COL,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The contact tracing policy has not changed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603130636/https://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Coronavirus/Anexo_%20Instructivo%20Vigilancia%20COVID%20v11%2012052020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200502,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government has informed about the progress in the transfers of resources for families and has implemented additional reliefs for certain sector. However, the government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary. Here’s some links with examples and information: May 11: “$ 80,000 million for the beneficiary of more than 3 thousand creators and cultural managers of the elderly. 79 municipalities have already turned resources to deliver these benefits ” http://web.archive.org/web/20200514212720/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Gobierno-entrega-Beneficios-Economicos-Periodicos-BEPS-a-gestores-y-creadores-culturales-de-Barrancabermeja-200511.aspx May 11: ""The National Government advances the payment of 13,192 million pesos to 6,596 families benefiting from the Program for the Substitution of Illicit Crops (PNIS), who live in 10 departments of the country, abiding by all the protection protocols established as a result of the covid-19 (. ..) The families benefiting from the payments, which began on April 14 and will last until the end of May, are located in 31 municipalities in the departments of Antioquia, Putumayo, Meta, Cauca, Caquetá, Bolívar, Nariño, Córdoba , Norte de Santander and Valle del Cauca ” http://web.archive.org/web/20200514212638/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Gobierno-pagos-por-mas-de-13000-millones-pesos-a-campesinos-vinculados-a-sustitucion-de-cultivos-en-10-departamentos-200511.aspx May 11: ""The National Government issued Decree 639 of 2020 that creates the Formal Employment Support Program (PAEF), to protect formal employment, through a subsidy to pay the payrolls of companies whose income has been decreased (...) Through this Program, the National Government will subsidize the equivalent of 40% of a minimum wage for dependent workers of companies and non-profit entities, who have seen their income decrease by at least 20% and request this contribution "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200514212741/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-apoyar-afectados-covid-19-FNA-ha-otorgado-alivios-por-2-coma-3-billones-pesos-a-52743-creditos-hipotecarios-200513.aspx " Colombia,COL,20200502,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The debt and contract reliefs for households have been maintained and additional forms of relief have been announced. For example: May 13: ""The President of the Fondo Nacional del Ahorro (FNA), María Cristina Londoño, reported this Wednesday that to mitigate the effects of the covid-19 among the affiliates of the FNA (the national savings and social protection fund for public servants), relief has been granted (as of May 12) consisting of periods of thanks to 52,743 mortgage loans, for a value of 2.3 trillion pesos ”. The link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200514212741/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-apoyar-afectados-covid-19-FNA-ha-otorgado-alivios-por-2-coma-3-billones-pesos-a-52743-creditos-hipotecarios-200513.aspx " Colombia,COL,20200502,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government has continued conducting public information campaigns in the streets, through mass media and social media. See for example, the official COVID-19 webpage used by the Government, with public information campaigns. Here’s the link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213025/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/salud/publica/PET/Paginas/Covid-19_copia.aspx " Colombia,COL,20200506,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change, schools remain closed. The country is still under general quarantine, extended by he Decree 636 of May 6 and will last (unless future extension) until May 25. Here’s the link of Decree 636: http://web.archive.org/web/20200513200836/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf " Colombia,COL,20200506,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The country is still under general quarantine, extended by the Decree 636 of May 6 and will last (unless future extension) until May 25. However this decree also increased the number of work-related activities that are permitted. Article 3 of the decree lists 46 types of activities that are permitted and several of them are not essential. However, article 5 of the Decree orders that public and private organization aim at maintaining work from home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200513200836/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf " Colombia,COL,20200506,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change, public events remain banned. The country is still under general quarantine, extended by the Decree 636 of May 6 and will last (unless future extension) until May 25. Here’s the link of Decree 636: http://web.archive.org/web/20200513200836/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf " Colombia,COL,20200506,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings are still prohibited. The country is still under general quarantine, extended by the Decree 636 of May 6 and will last (unless future extension) until May 25. Here’s the link of Decree 636: http://web.archive.org/web/20200513200836/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf " Colombia,COL,20200506,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Decree 636 issued on May 6 and current until May 25 (unless future extension is decided), established that public land transport must be guaranteed for the people that engage in the activities that are permitted (article 3). Hence, public transport is still operating, but the frequency of the vehicles and the level of occupation of each vehicle is restricted. Here’s the link of the decree: http://web.archive.org/web/20200513200836/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf " Colombia,COL,20200506,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The country is still under general quarantine according to the Decree 636 issued on May 6 and current until May 25 (unless future extension is decided). The decree establishes exceptions for a number of public and private activities. However, article 4 of the decree also established that those municipalities with no reported cases of COVID-19, may request the national government to partially lift the quarantine in their territories. However, no municipality has been allowed to lift the quarantine up to now. Here’s the link of the decree: http://web.archive.org/web/20200513200836/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf " Colombia,COL,20200506,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1," Internal movement remains exceptional . The Decree 636 issued on May 6 and curren until May 25 established there are three exceptions: i) humanitarian emergency; ii) transport of cargo or merchandise; iii) fortuitous event or force majeure. http://web.archive.org/web/20200513200836/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf " Colombia,COL,20200512,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change with regards to the international travel ban, the international frontiers are still closed" Colombia,COL,20200515,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Colombia will maintain suspension of international flights and closure of borders until August 31 [/web/20200528213754/https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/internacionales/Colombia-mantendra-suspension-de-vuelos-internacionales-y-cierre-de-fronteras-hasta-el-31-de-agosto-20200520-0053.html]" Colombia,COL,20200529,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Minister of Employment announced on 29 May 2020 that the government will extend the government subsidy for premium payments to workers earning between the minimum wage and 1 million pesos (277USD), benefitting an additional 4.2 million workers. They also announced a 45 USD transfer for workers that lost their jobs during the pandemic, benefitting around 600,000 workers. http://web.archive.org/web/20200607194922/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Gobierno-Nacional-extiende-ayuda-para-el-pago-de-la-prima-a-salarios-de-un-millon-de-pesos-200529.aspx " Colombia,COL,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1,"On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. Childcare, schools, and universities will continue operating remotely during June and July. From August onwards, the implementation of an ’alternation model’ will begin with both physical lessons and virtual lessons combines. These will be implemented with all the biosecurity protocols in place. The implementation of this model will vary by region depending on the disease situation. Decree 600 (from April 27) permits flexibility within the annual school calendar. Government information: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607191614/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-educacion.html Relevant Decree document: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607191614/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-educacion.html" Colombia,COL,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. Public and private sectors must continue to develop teleworking for non-essential workers. City councils and governors are to coordinate with the minister of internal affairs in the reactivation of certain activities states in Decree 749 of the Ministry of the Interior. To reactivate any activities, they must comply with biosecurity protocols. Government information website: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607182554/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May Decree document: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607184713/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. Activities that are not permitted under any circumstance: -any social activity -any group sports or contact sports -religious services that include gatherings -large public or private events -bars, nightclubs, and casinos -restaurants (only allowed to operate for takeaways) -gyms, swimming pools, spas, saunas, sports fields, amusement parks and similar -cinemas and theatres Government information website: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607182554/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May Decree document: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607184713/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As above." Colombia,COL,20200601,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. Public transport allowed to operate but cannot exceed 35% capacity, as before. Government information website: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607182554/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May Decree document: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607184713/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf " Colombia,COL,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. New guidelines for outdoor activities: Persons over 70: allowed to go outside three times a week for a half hour at a time. Persons between 18 and 69: once a day for two hours maximum. Children over 6 years: three times a week, one hour maximum. Children between 2 and 5 years: three times a week, half hour maximum. Consumption of alcohol outdoors or in commercial spaces is prohibited. Only one person from the nuclear family is allowed to leave the home to walk house pets. Persons over 70 and persons over 60 with pre-existing conditions are to remain home. Government information website: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607182554/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May decree document: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607184713/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. Movement between municipalities and regions still not permitted. Government information website: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607182554/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May Decree document: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607184713/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200601,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. The borders continue to be closed: exceptions only for humanitarian emergencies, cargo transport and trade. International flights are not permitted until 31 August 2020. Government information website: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607182554/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May Decree document: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607184713/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200604,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government announced new measures on the 4 June 2020 for the support of the commerce, industrial, and tourism sectors. They will be in place until 31 December 2020. -all touristic services and hotels will be exempt from paying VAT -lodgings, theme and recreation parks will be exempt from paying a surcharge on energy -the advance of income for travel agencies and air transport will be eliminated and the parafiscal contribution will be deferred in order to provide cash for this sector in the second semester. -franchise restaurants, ice cream shops, bakeries etc. will be exempt from paying VAT and consumption tax -corporate tax advances to be reduced by 25% for clothing, footwear, furniture, and events sectors Government information site: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607193743/https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-economia.html " Colombia,COL,20200608,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes found. " Colombia,COL,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes found. Bon essential businesses started to open before June 08. However, the measures differ between cities and municipalities. " Colombia,COL,20200608,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes found. " Colombia,COL,20200608,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes found. " Colombia,COL,20200608,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes found. Public transportation is functioning under sanitary protocols http://web.archive.org/web/20200617160259/https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2020/05/29/tikitakas/1590715286_439838.html" Colombia,COL,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The measures differ among municipalities. Bogotá, for instance, is one of the cities that extended the quarantine from june 16 to july 1. Nevertheless, the general rule is to stay at home, unless the person have the necessary permits. http://web.archive.org/web/20200617160355/https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/coronavirus-en-bogota-hoy-que-se-permite-y-que-no-esta-permitido-desde-el-16-de-junio-507276 " Colombia,COL,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No changes found. Intermunicipal transportation, for close municipalities, is working under sanitary protocols before June 08. Long-distance travels are still banned. http://web.archive.org/web/20200617160259/https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2020/05/29/tikitakas/1590715286_439838.html " Colombia,COL,20200608,C8: International travel controls,4,," No changes found. " Colombia,COL,20200608,E1: Income support,1,1,"No additional measures have been implemented." Colombia,COL,20200608,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No additional measures have been implemented." Colombia,COL,20200608,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government is still doing implementing educational campaigns. " Colombia,COL,20200608,H2: Testing policy,2,," No changes found." Colombia,COL,20200608,H3: Contact tracing,2,," No changes found." Colombia,COL,20200623,C1: School closing,3,1,"Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629095019/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I" Colombia,COL,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629095019/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I" Colombia,COL,20200623,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629095019/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I" Colombia,COL,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629095019/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I" Colombia,COL,20200623,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629095019/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I" Colombia,COL,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629095019/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I" Colombia,COL,20200623,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629095019/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I" Colombia,COL,20200628,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Colombian government announced that it will extend until next December the financial aid to 3 million households who are not beneficiaries of the existing social protection programs (Familias en Acción, Jóvenes en Acción, Colombia Mayor). http://web.archive.org/web/20200723011415/https://www.dnp.gov.co/Paginas/Ingreso-Solidario-se-extendera-hasta-diciembre.aspx" Colombia,COL,20200714,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of 27 July, schools remain closed across the country. Last 15 July, the President and the Ministry of Education discussed plans by the National Government to implement a blended learning approach using online and in-person classes. However, there is not an exact implementation date of these policies. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727180157/https://www.mineducacion.gov.co/portal/salaprensa/Noticias/399849:El-Gobierno-Nacional-avanza-con-las-Secretarias-de-Educacion-del-Pais-en-la-generacion-de-condiciones-que-fortalezcan-los-procesos-educativos-con-trabajo-academico-en-casa-y-en-presencialidad-bajo-el-esquema-de-alternancia" Colombia,COL,20200714,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Last 7 July, President Ivan Dúque extended Colombia's national lockdown until 1 August, though some economic activities are expected to slowly resume in municipalities with low incidence of COVID-19. In addition, the Minister of Public Health announced that there are no expectations of extending the national lockdown, as the country has information and capacities to generate actions by cities, in specific zones, or in contagion areas. Bogota, which has been the country's epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, has implemented a ""zonal lockdown"". Starting on 13 July, the three most densely populated areas of the city will rotate on two-week lockdown periods until 14 August, when the containment measures will be re-assessed. Links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200727184412/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-se-extiende-hasta-el-1-de-agosto-anuncia-Presidente-Duque-200707.aspx http://web.archive.org/web/20200727182304/https://bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/seguridad/cuarentena/cuarentena-estricta-por-localidades-conoce-el-abc-de-estas-medidas http://web.archive.org/web/20200727182130/https://www.dinero.com/pais/articulo/gobierno-no-contempla-una-nueva-cuarentena-total-nacional/293678 " Colombia,COL,20200714,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events and gatherings are still restricted all over the country until 1 August. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727184412/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-se-extiende-hasta-el-1-de-agosto-anuncia-Presidente-Duque-200707.aspx http://web.archive.org/web/20200727182304/https://bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/seguridad/cuarentena/cuarentena-estricta-por-localidades-conoce-el-abc-de-estas-medidas" Colombia,COL,20200714,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Public events and gatherings are still restricted all over the country until 1 August. In Bogota, the new lockdown measures implemented on 13 July prohibit any public/private gathering in the areas assigned to the two-week ""zonal lockdown"". http://web.archive.org/web/20200727184412/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-se-extiende-hasta-el-1-de-agosto-anuncia-Presidente-Duque-200707.aspx http://web.archive.org/web/20200727182304/https://bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/seguridad/cuarentena/cuarentena-estricta-por-localidades-conoce-el-abc-de-estas-medidas" Colombia,COL,20200714,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Last 7 July, President Ivan Dúque extended Colombia's national lockdown until 1 August, though some economic activities are expected to slowly resume in municipalities with low incidence of COVID-19. In addition, the Minister of Public Health announced that there are no expectations of extending the national lockdown, as the country has information and capacities to generate actions by cities, in specific zones, or in contagion areas. Bogota, which has been the country's epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, has implemented a ""zonal lockdown"". Starting on 13 July, the three most densely populated areas of the city will rotate on two-week lockdown periods until 14 August, when the containment measures will be re-assessed. Links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200727184412/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-se-extiende-hasta-el-1-de-agosto-anuncia-Presidente-Duque-200707.aspx http://web.archive.org/web/20200727182304/https://bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/seguridad/cuarentena/cuarentena-estricta-por-localidades-conoce-el-abc-de-estas-medidas http://web.archive.org/web/20200727182130/https://www.dinero.com/pais/articulo/gobierno-no-contempla-una-nueva-cuarentena-total-nacional/293678 " Colombia,COL,20200714,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Travel to other cities is still restricted and only allowed under certain exemptions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727193640/https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/como-se-puede-viajar-en-cuarentena-por-carretera-494252" Colombia,COL,20200714,C8: International travel controls,4,,"International flights are expected to resume on 1 September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727192730/https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/coronavirus-en-colombia-balance-de-ivan-duque-sobre-covid-19-hoy-28-de-mayo-500684" Colombia,COL,20200714,E1: Income support,1,1,"Cash transfer programs will continue for the poorest and most vulnerable families: Bogotá Solidaria en Casa and the National Government will ensure a basic income of $ 240,000 pesos to 700,000 families (2.5 million people). Of that total, 550 thousand are bank and will receive money orders, the other 150 thousand will receive basic income in markets. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727182304/https://bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/seguridad/cuarentena/cuarentena-estricta-por-localidades-conoce-el-abc-de-estas-medidas" Colombia,COL,20200714,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The National Government announced the extension of a deferral program for the payment of public services for low and middle-income households (Estratos 1-4). The deadline to access this benefit is 31 July, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806152924/https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Pago-diferido-servicios-acueducto-alcantarillado-aseo-amplia-hasta-31-julio-2020-beneficios-acueductos-rurales-200608.aspx" Colombia,COL,20200714,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government continues to conduct informational campaigns and updates its official sites and social media platforms on a regular basis. http://archive.fo/P2tuw" Colombia,COL,20200714,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 9 June, the Ministry of Health announced the launch of the Program for Sustainable Testing, Tracing and Isolation (PRASS), to monitor patients with Covid-19 and their potential contacts with other people, and accelerate their isolation processes. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727200944/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Paginas/PRASS-una-estrategia-en-la-nueva-fase-del-covid-19-en-el-pais.aspx" Colombia,COL,20200727,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No major changes in the country's testing policy" Colombia,COL,20200728,C1: School closing,3,1,"Despite initial plans to conduct pilots of in-person classes from 1 September, most schools remain closed in Colombia. On 7 September, however, the Mayor of Bogota announced that schools and universities will be allowed to reopen at their discretion in the upcoming days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907225412/https://www.eltiempo.com/bogota/bogota-como-sera-el-regreso-a-clases-de-colegios-publicos-y-privados-y-de-universidades-536408" Colombia,COL,20200806,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"President Ivan Dúque extended Colombia's national lockdown until September 1. Bogota and Medellín continue implementing a ""zonal lockdown."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817030830/https://www.valoraanalitik.com/2020/07/29/aislamiento-colombia-primero-de-septiembre-tendr-46-excepciones/" Colombia,COL,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"From 27 August, Bogota's rotated lockdown policy has finished and free mobility is allowed in the city. Smaller municipalities will remain under lockdown until 1 September, date when the national lockdown comes to an end. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827160644/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%201168%20DEL%2025%20DE%20AGOSTO%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Despite the new measures that will start on 1 September, any public or private events that lead to gatherings will remain restricted at the national level. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827160644/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%201168%20DEL%2025%20DE%20AGOSTO%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Despite the new measures that will start on 1 September, any public or private events that lead to gatherings will remain restricted at the national level. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827160644/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%201168%20DEL%2025%20DE%20AGOSTO%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200818,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"From 27 August, Transmilenio (Bogota's main public transport system) has started operation at a 50% capacity. Transport in other major cities is expected to gradually resume from 1 September as a result of the new measures in the Decree 1168/2020. https://archive.fo/ecDn5 http://web.archive.org/web/20200827160644/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%201168%20DEL%2025%20DE%20AGOSTO%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"From 27 August, Bogota's rotated lockdown policy has been finished and free mobility is allowed in the city. Smaller municipalities will remain under more stringent lockdowns until 1 September, date when the national lockdown comes to an end. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827160644/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%201168%20DEL%2025%20DE%20AGOSTO%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"From 1 September, most travel within Colombia will be resumed. This includes national commercial flights, which will resume operations in 13 airports across the country. https://archive.fo/5vN7w http://web.archive.org/web/20200827160644/https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%201168%20DEL%2025%20DE%20AGOSTO%20DE%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200818,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of 27 August, borders remain closed. There are expectations of some international routes being allowed in the country in September. https://archive.fo/5vN7w" Colombia,COL,20200818,E1: Income support,1,1,"As of 27 August, the program ""Ingreso Solidario"" keeps transferring cash to 2.9 million beneficiaries in Colombia. https://archive.fo/hUGns" Colombia,COL,20200828,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"With the extension of the health emergency until November, measures to relief payments and obligations remain in place, such as the freezing of rent and housing fees or the elimination of late-payment interest for independent employees. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907235625/http://www.minvivienda.gov.co/sala-de-prensa/noticias/2020/marzo/gobierno-prohibe-los-desalojos-y-congela-el-canon-de-arrendamiento-en-colombia-en-el-marco-de-la-emergencia-economica http://web.archive.org/web/20200907235348/https://independientes.miplanilla.com/contenido/independientes/0420-aportes-sin-intereses-durante-emergencia-sanitaria.aspx" Colombia,COL,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Recommended policies since September 1st: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Recommended policies since September 1st: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Recommended policies since September 1st: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200901,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Recommended policies since September 1st: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Recommended policies since September 1st: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Recommended policies since September 1st: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20200901,E1: Income support,1,1,"The “Ingreso Solidario” programme to support vulnerable people remains in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200821053253/https://ingresosolidario.dnp.gov.co/ [Ingreso Solidario website as of Aug 21] http://web.archive.org/web/20201127161249/https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2020/10/12/actualidad/1602530490_699339.html [October update on Ingreso Solidario] Payments to formally employed workers also remain in place: ""expanded transfers for vulnerable groups, and additional benefits for recently unemployed workers. In addition, the government announced a payroll subsidy equivalent to 50 percent of the minimum wage per worker for businesses with a fall of over 20 percent in revenues for a period of three months."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200901182548/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Colombia,COL,20200901,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Abandoned the initiative because it didn't work https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.businessinsider.com/colombia-contact-tracing-apple-google-coronavirus-app-2020-5" Colombia,COL,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Recommended policies since September 1st: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201019,C1: School closing,3,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201019,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Same policies from August http://web.archive.org/web/20200907235625/http://www.minvivienda.gov.co/sala-de-prensa/noticias/2020/marzo/gobierno-prohibe-los-desalojos-y-congela-el-canon-de-arrendamiento-en-colombia-en-el-marco-de-la-emergencia-economica http://web.archive.org/web/20200907235348/https://independientes.miplanilla.com/contenido/independientes/0420-aportes-sin-intereses-durante-emergencia-sanitaria.aspx" Colombia,COL,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Government Decree #1374 issued on October 19th The government has created something called “El Programa de Pruebas, Rastreo y Aislamiento Selectivo Sostenible (PRASS)”. This directly translates to “The sustainable program for testing, tracking, and self isolation” On page 2, the last paragraph says that the Ministry of Health created an information system called “SegCovid19” to hold he information about the health response, as well as any cases, or important information to do with the pandemic. This is where they capture all of their data. On page 5, paragraph 3.5 it says that any person that has been exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 case, or a suspected case, will have to follow the instructions of the Ministry of Health. Page 6, paragraph 4.1 states the structure and teams that make up PRASS. 4.1.2, 4.2, and 4.3 says that there are contract tracing teams. These teams are interdisciplinary and made up of individuals with different levels of technical and professional expertise. Additionally, the teams have support from individuals trained in telephone and in person tracing, as well as in tracking confirmed and suspected cases and their contacts. Page 12, Article 17 outlines the responsibilities of the tracing teams: -On a daily basis they have to track the confirmed and suspected cases, in addition to all of their contacts. -They use an algorithm to determine the priorities for tracking. -They follow-up with cases and contacts for a 14 day period. -They ensure that those with positive or suspected cases are isolated and monitor their symptoms. Page 13, Article 19 says that all of the data that is collected by the contact tracing team must be entered into the SegCovid19 database. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109135635/https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Decreto%201374%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201026,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel, but regional and city governments may impose prohibitions or restrictions on a case-by-case basis. Travel must also comply with bio sanitary protocols established by the Ministry of Health. Link: https://archive.fo/gzYin " Colombia,COL,20201026,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published materials and recommendations to reduce the risk of occurrence and transmission of the infection with coronavirus: “What is the Coronavirus?”, “Who is affected and what are its symptoms?”, “How do I prevent it?”. Links: https://archive.fo/heXnh " Colombia,COL,20201109,C1: School closing,3,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201109,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Policy remains unchanged from September's government recommendations: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resoluci%c3%b3n%20No.%201513%20de%202020.pdf" Colombia,COL,20201119,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Commercial flights are now operating to and from Colombia on a limited number of routes. " Colombia,COL,20201123,C1: School closing,3,1,"The sanitary emergency will extend until February 28, 2021 Most economic activities are now allowed, as are international flights, but face masks are required in public. Concerts and other large events are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126081754/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia-idUSKBN28600T" Colombia,COL,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The sanitary emergency will extend until February 28, 2021 Most economic activities are now allowed, as are international flights, but face masks are required in public. Concerts and other large events are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126081754/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia-idUSKBN28600T" Colombia,COL,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The sanitary emergency will extend until February 28, 2021 Most economic activities are now allowed, as are international flights, but face masks are required in public. Concerts and other large events are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126081754/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia-idUSKBN28600T" Colombia,COL,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The sanitary emergency will extend until February 28, 2021 Most economic activities are now allowed, as are international flights, but face masks are required in public. Concerts and other large events are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126081754/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia-idUSKBN28600T" Colombia,COL,20201123,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The sanitary emergency will extend until February 28, 2021 Most economic activities are now allowed, as are international flights, but face masks are required in public. Concerts and other large events are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126081754/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia-idUSKBN28600T" Colombia,COL,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The sanitary emergency will extend until February 28, 2021 Most economic activities are now allowed, as are international flights, but face masks are required in public. Concerts and other large events are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126081754/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia-idUSKBN28600T" Colombia,COL,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The sanitary emergency will extend until February 28, 2021 Most economic activities are now allowed, as are international flights, but face masks are required in public. Concerts and other large events are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126081754/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia-idUSKBN28600T" Colombia,COL,20201126,C1: School closing,2,0,"In Colombia, some schools have been opened with reduced and limited capacity (with 20-30% of the total capacity) and with an alternation model, in which in the same year, some students go to school and others see the class from home. In addition, the use of face masks, disinfection or frequent hand washing and temperature measurement upon admission is mandatory. However, the return to face-to-face classes was only for private schools, since the vast majority of public schools in the country continue with virtual classes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205234325/https://www.infobae.com/america/colombia/2020/10/15/esta-listo-el-piloto-de-regreso-a-clases-en-19-colegios-de-bogota/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205234152/https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/barranquilla/regreso-a-clases-clases-presenciales-en-colegios-de-barranquilla-551074 https://web.archive.org/web/20201205234152/https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/barranquilla/regreso-a-clases-clases-presenciales-en-colegios-de-barranquilla-551074 https://web.archive.org/web/20201205235220/https://chequeado.com/el-explicador/como-es-la-vuelta-a-las-clases-presenciales-en-america-latina/" Colombia,COL,20201201,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Vaccine will be universal but not mandatory https://web.archive.org/web/20201202175133/https://noticias.caracoltv.com/salud/vacuna-contra-el-covid-en-colombia-sera-gratuita-pero-no-obligatoria" Comoros,COM,20200522,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face masks are compulsory in markets starting May 22. For cleaning and disinfection purposes, Moroni markets will be temporarily closed from May 23, 1pm to May 27, 6am. Archived web: https://archive.vn/GEVnS" Comoros,COM,20200807,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Presidential decree makes compulsory to wear face masks in all public spaces. Archived web: https://archive.vn/LQsYf" Cape Verde,CPV,20200205,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The National Director of Health, Artur Correia, calls on the population to focus on preventing the introduction of the Coronavirus in Cape Verde; https://web.archive.org/web/20200514002613/https://www.governo.cv/coronavirus-diretor-nacional-de-saude-garante-que-cabo-verde-esta-a-implementar-todas-as-recomendacoes-da-organizacao-mundial-de-saude/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200211,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Cap Verde ministry of health produces Coronavirus Information video and shares it on Facebook (presumably also airing it on other media / in schools etc.); https://web.archive.org/web/20200514153616/https://www.facebook.com/ministeriodasaude.cv/posts/2467699946827763" Cape Verde,CPV,20200227,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Cape Verde bans all flights from Italy for three weeks starting on February 27; https://web.archive.org/web/20200715164521/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BO-30-RES-45_RES-46_RES-47-2020.pdf" Cape Verde,CPV,20200306,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The communication strategy regarding COVID-19 was intensified through the media, the production of information leaflets, lectures in schools, companies, among others; https://web.archive.org/web/20200514003250/https://www.governo.cv/ministro-da-saude-garante-que-cabo-verde-continua-sem-casos-de-infeccao-pelo-covid-19/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200310,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Cap Verdean Government releases detailed contingency plan; https://web.archive.org/web/20200514003709/https://www.governo.cv/documentos/plano-nacional-de-contingencia-covid-19/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200514003801/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-garante-que-plano-nacional-de-contingencia-para-prevencao-e-controlo-do-covid-19-sera-amplamente-socializado-e-partilhado/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on flights from Italy extended until April 30; https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BO-30-RES-45_RES-46_RES-47-2020.pdf (not archivable)" Cape Verde,CPV,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From March 16, the government declared contingency situation and restricts public events with large gatherings of people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426210315/https://www.governo.cv/declarada-situacao-de-contingencia-em-todo-o-territorio-nacional/ ""No dia 16 de março de 2020, o Governo declara a situação de Contingência, para todo o território nacional, com a adoção das seguintes medidas de carácter excepcional: f) Restrição à realização de eventos públicos que reúnam número significativo de participantes, em espaços abertos ou fechados, independentemente da sua natureza""" Cape Verde,CPV,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On the 16th of March, testing for COVID-19 commenced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715173304/https://www.asemana.publ.cv/?Laboratorio-de-Cabo-Verde-com-capacidade-para-300-testes-diarios=&ak=1" Cape Verde,CPV,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Government ban flights from Portugal, European countries with Covid-19 cases, Brazil, US, Senegal, and Nigeria Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426205947/https://www.governo.cv/covid19-governo-declara-situacao-de-contingencia-a-nivel-da-protecao-civil/ ""O Governo decide, com efeitos a partir de amanhã, dia 18 de março, interditar ligações aéreas, com Portugal e todos os países europeus assinalados com a pandemia de COVID-19 e com os EUA, o Brasil, o Senegal e a Nigéria""" Cape Verde,CPV,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Website of Cabo Verde Government has information on how to protect. A green line was instituted since at least March 18 and information has been regularly updated on the situation: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425181208/https://www.governo.cv/. Communiqué dated March 18 suggests a coordinated response including information campaigns and protection measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425181629/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-reune-conselho-nacional-de-protecao-civil-e-anuncia-novas-medidas/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Effective March 19, 2020, the Government of Cabo Verde has suspended commercial passenger flights in and out of Cabo Verde, including flights to Portugal, Senegal, the United States, and other European countries, with limited exceptions for citizens returning home from Cabo Verde and for medical emergencies. In addition, passengers on board cruise ships and sailboats will not be allowed to disembark. The government announced that these restrictions will remain in place for three weeks and may be renewed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513235948/https://en.mercopress.com/2020/03/21/cabo-verde-closes-all-borders-and-restricts-flights-falklands-air-link-disrupted; https://web.archive.org/web/20200514000710/https://cv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-citizen-travel-options-in-sal/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200320,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"In the island of Boa Vista, people are recommended to stay home Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426210937/https://www.governo.cv/boa-vista-governo-coloca-a-ilha-em-quarentena-e-reforca-medidas-de-restricao/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The island of Boa Vista is put in lockdown and all domestic flights and ships are prohibited to travel to the island. Link: https://web.archive.org/https://www.governo.cv/boa-vista-governo-coloca-a-ilha-em-quarentena-e-reforca-medidas-de-restricao/ ""são reforçadas, para a Boa Vista, as medidas de restrição, com efeitos a partir de hoje”, afirmou Ulisses Correia e Silva, apontando, a interdição de voos domésticos, interdição de transporte de passageiros através de navios comerciais e de pesca, com exceção para situações sanitárias, evacuações de doentes, situações de emergência e repatriamento.""" Cape Verde,CPV,20200323,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 19 March, the government annouced that it would move the easter holidays from 27th march to 23rd March to close all public schools. The measure was also recommended for private schools, universities and kindergartens. Distance learning is expected to take effect from 27 April: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715161902/https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/en/news/classes-in-cape-verde-can-be-extended-until-July-31-579434" Cape Verde,CPV,20200324,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""To support companies and increase their liquidity, it was agreed to create lines of credit and guarantees. The credit lines will be supported by the banking system, in the global amount up to PTE 4,000,000, with guarantees from the State"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200716114532/https://www.governo.cv/acordo-de-concertacao-social-demos-um-grande-passo-para-mitigar-os-efeitos-no-emprego-no-rendimento-e-na-vida-das-empresas-ulisses-correia-e-silva/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On March 26, the Prime Minister of Cabo Verde announced new restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country including, but not limited to, the suspension of all air and maritime inter-island connections starting March 27; https://web.archive.org/web/20200514001054/https://cv.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-march-28-repatriation-flight-fully-booked-new-covid-19-restrictions-announced/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200327,E1: Income support,1,1,"Prime Minister announces a set of measures aimed at families that are economically dependent on informal work and who, due to the crisis, lose their livelihoods, and have no alternative to daily income. It guarantees the attribution of Social Inclusion Income to 8,000 families in extreme poverty (10,000 escudos a month), and immediate food assistance is also guaranteed to 22,500 families, corresponding to about 90,000 people, whose income is below the minimum wage or without any source of income. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716114342/https://www.governo.cv/medidas-ao-setor-informal-asseguram-as-necessidades-basicas-da-alimentacao-do-acesso-a-saude-do-rendimento-familiar-e-de-cuidados-primeiro-ministro/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200328,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency declared. All schools to be closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200407160228/https://kiosk.incv.cv/V/2020/3/28/2.1.38.3185/ " Cape Verde,CPV,20200328,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Government Announced a nationwide state of emergency starting March 28th requiring all but essential services to close Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426211749/https://www.governo.cv/covid19-governo-comunica-as-excecoes-a-nivel-do-comercio-face-ao-estado-de-emergencia/ (https://web.archive.org/web/20200425175530/https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/en/news/cape-verde-parliament-approves-state-of-emergency-declaration-567645), which has been extended to May 2nd (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334181/cape-verde-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-emergency-until-may-2-update-4)" Cape Verde,CPV,20200328,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public Transport operating at reduced level since annoucement of state of emergency on Mar 28th and subsequent extensions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715163445/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334181/cape-verde-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-emergency-until-may-2-update-4" Cape Verde,CPV,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Government declares state of emergency and requires people to stay at home. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426212410/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-apresenta-no-parlamento-medidas-do-estado-de-emergencia-e-apela-a-maximo-sentido-de-responsabilidade/ ""No Estado de Emergência, não é apenas sensibilização ou pedido para ficarem em casa, agora é obrigatório ficar em casa. É a lei que impõe""" Cape Verde,CPV,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Government declares state of emergency and bans air and water transport between the islands "" a suspensão das ligações aéreas e marítimas inter-ilhas"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426212410/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-apresenta-no-parlamento-medidas-do-estado-de-emergencia-e-apela-a-maximo-sentido-de-responsabilidade/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200413,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Moratorium: ""all those who have an insurance contract will have an additional 60 days to allow them to pay their commitments."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200716114826/https://www.governo.cv/covid-19-moratorias-estendidas-as-camaras-municipais/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200416,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Lockdown measures are extended to all islands until 26 April and others until May 2 Link: https://web.archive.org/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/presidente-de-cabo-verde-prolonga-estado-de-emergência/a-53153497" Cape Verde,CPV,20200416,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown measures are extended to all islands until 26 April and others until May 2 Link: https://web.archive.org/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/presidente-de-cabo-verde-prolonga-estado-de-emergência/a-53153497" Cape Verde,CPV,20200416,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown measures are extended to all islands until 26 April and others until May 2 Link: https://web.archive.org/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/presidente-de-cabo-verde-prolonga-estado-de-emergência/a-53153497" Cape Verde,CPV,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"a public information campaign exists, and website is regularly updated: https://covid19.cv/campanhas/ (WayBack Machine says 'this URL cannot be archived) " Cape Verde,CPV,20200418,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""According to the Prime Minister, rapid tests will be extended, with about 50,000 tests being acquired"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504202009/https://covid19.cv/primeiro-ministro-avanca-com-medidas-que-irao-permanecer-ate-situacao-epidemiologica-do-pais-recomendar/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200418,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""These actions included carrying out PCR-RT tests on close contacts"" (contacts are being traced, but only close contacts) https://web.archive.org/web/20200504201711/https://covid19.cv/correcao-dos-dados-covid19-sao-vicente/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200426,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"In the context of re-establishing social interaction, focusing on all activities of an economic or public service nature that imply proximity to other people, the following measures approved by Decree-Law 47/2020 of 25 April 2020 (""Decree-Law 47/20"") should be highlighted, concerning the organization of public services and the regular and compulsory sanitization of customer and public service spaces, to be carried out by the managing or owning entities, under the supervision of the health and civil protection authorities: a)       Compulsory wearing of face masks in enclosed spaces with multiple people, in particular for workers in the public and private sectors whose duties involve direct contact with the public, as well as the users and clients of such services. The masks, when mandatory, are considered a working tool and, as such, should be guaranteed free of charge to workers and service providers, in quantity and typology that comply with the rules provided for in Decree-Law no. 47/20, particularly with regard to their durability; f)        The institutions referred to in the diploma are under the obligation of refusing assistance to its users who do not wear the appropriate masks, or refuse to use them when made available by the entity providing the public service, with the exception of emergency services in health establishments. Come into force April 26th https://web.archive.org/web/20200517230746/https://iclg.com/briefing/12092-coronavirus-cabo-verde-miscellaneous " Cape Verde,CPV,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""All public services and public companies, except for essential services such as airports, ports, and hospitals, will remain closed for this period"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504195801/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cape-verde-extends-state-emergency-through-april-26-may-2-other-areas" Cape Verde,CPV,20200427,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""ban on public gatherings"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504195801/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cape-verde-extends-state-emergency-through-april-26-may-2-other-areas" Cape Verde,CPV,20200427,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""there have also been reductions to local transportation services"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504195801/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cape-verde-extends-state-emergency-through-april-26-may-2-other-areas" Cape Verde,CPV,20200427,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"All citizens have been instructed to remain at home unless they need to carry out the following activities: to buy food or other essential items, to go to work if unable to work from home to go to hospital or health centres, to carry out caring or similar duties or in case of real need, to walk pets"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504194819/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus ""Authorities are allowing people to leave their homes only for essential reasons, such as buying food and medicine and working in essential industries"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504195801/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cape-verde-extends-state-emergency-through-april-26-may-2-other-areas" Cape Verde,CPV,20200427,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""The Cape Verdean authorities have (...) stopped all flights between the islands."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504194819/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20200427,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The Cape Verdean authorities have closed all sea borders and stopped all flights between the islands."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504194819/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20200502,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Social distancing measures still in place. ""For the islands that have already left the state of emergency and for S. Vicente that leaves on Monday, I would like to say that leaving the state of emergency does not mean that the fight is over. The virus is not eliminated by law, but by the behaviour of each citizen and by compliance with rules."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507031137/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-avanca-com-medidas-que-irao-permanecer-ate-situacao-epidemiologica-do-pais-recomendar/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200502,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Presidential Decree No. 08/20 (May 2, 2020) prohibits religious celebrations and other worship events involving people gatherings. Holding funerals conditioned to the adoption of organizational measures to ensure that there are no people gatherings (a maximum of 20), and the control of safety distances. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200517230521/https://iclg.com/briefing/12088-coronavirus-cabo-verde-state-of-emergency *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200517230746/https://iclg.com/briefing/12092-coronavirus-cabo-verde-miscellaneous" Cape Verde,CPV,20200502,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Decree-Law 49/20 (May 2, 2020) specifically provides for the survival of certain movement restriction and social distancing measures after the expiry of this new extension of the State of Emergency, namely: * Compulsory quarantine, either in an institution or at home, is imposed on patients with COVID-19 as well as on any citizens ordered to remain under active surveillance by the proper health authorities; * Special duty of protection and restrictions of circulation in public spaces and streets for those over 65 years of age and for immunosuppressed and chronically ill persons who should be considered risk groups according to the guidelines of the health authority; * Restrictions to the freedom of movement and loitering of persons on public roads, with citizens being subject to home pick-up, without prejudice to the urgent and necessary movements identified by law. Source: https://iclg.com/briefing/12088-coronavirus-cabo-verde-state-of-emergency *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200517230746/https://iclg.com/briefing/12092-coronavirus-cabo-verde-miscellaneous" Cape Verde,CPV,20200502,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Decree-Law 49/20 (May 2, 2020) specifically provides for the survival of certain movement restriction and social distancing measures after the expiry of this new extension of the State of Emergency, namely: * Compulsory quarantine, either in an institution or at home, is imposed on patients with COVID-19 as well as on any citizens ordered to remain under active surveillance by the proper health authorities; * Special duty of protection and restrictions of circulation in public spaces and streets for those over 65 years of age and for immunosuppressed and chronically ill persons who should be considered risk groups according to the guidelines of the health authority; * Restrictions to the freedom of movement and loitering of persons on public roads, with citizens being subject to home pick-up, without prejudice to the urgent and necessary movements identified by law. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715164706/https://iclg.com/briefing/12088-coronavirus-cabo-verde-state-of-emergency *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200517230746/https://iclg.com/briefing/12092-coronavirus-cabo-verde-miscellaneous" Cape Verde,CPV,20200502,E1: Income support,1,1,"“For all the islands, including Boa Vista and Santiago, the allocation of social income for emergency inclusion will continue until December, special care for the elderly and children for another three months. The credit line for Microfinance Institutions will be substantially increased to finance productive inclusion activities, ”said Ulisses Correia e Silva (Prime Minister). https://web.archive.org/web/20200716115344/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-avanca-com-medidas-que-irao-permanecer-ate-situacao-epidemiologica-do-pais-recomendar/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The government is already beginning to relax measures in the islands where the state of emergency continues, and according to statements by the Prime Minister: ""in the islands that remain in a state of emergency, the restrictive measures will be relaxed to allow activities related to the preparation of the agricultural campaign and other productive activities "". (Archived link): https://web.archive.org/web/20200507031137/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-avanca-com-medidas-que-irao-permanecer-ate-situacao-epidemiologica-do-pais-recomendar/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200505,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The measure remains in place, at least in islands under a state of emergency. (Archived link): https://web.archive.org/web/20200715163632/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-apelou-os-municipios-a-nao-se-desarmar-mesmo-pos-estado-de-emergencia/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200507031137/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-avanca-com-medidas-que-irao-permanecer-ate-situacao-epidemiologica-do-pais-recomendar/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200505,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to Prime Minister's statement: ""Some measures remain in force even after a state of emergency, namely the international transport of air and sea passengers, which remain prohibited until the country's health situation and internationally recommend the opposite direction"" (Archived link): https://web.archive.org/web/20200507032806/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-apelou-os-municipios-a-nao-se-desarmar-mesmo-pos-estado-de-emergencia/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200505,E1: Income support,1,1,"""For the most vulnerable, mitigating measures are estimated at CVE 2.2 billion (1.2% of GDP = USD 19,579,050). They comprise (i) income compensation to provide financial support to individuals operating in the informal sector; (ii) social inclusion emergency measures for vulnerable people without income; (iii) social inclusion income, with support from the World Bank; (iv) support to microfinance institutions to support interest-free loans to vulnerable households and; (v) care for the elderly with food assistance and other financial support."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200715164735/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Cape Verde,CPV,20200505,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government has taken measures to support the private sector, including loan guarantees and tax obligations facilities as follows: loan guarantees of up to 50% for large companies in all sectors (CVE 1 billion, about €9 million); up to 80% for companies in the tourism and transport sectors (CVE 1 billion); up to 100% for small-and medium-sized enterprises in all sectors (CVE 300 million, €2.7 million) and for micro-enterprises in all sectors (CVE 700 million CVE, about €6.7 million). Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C" Cape Verde,CPV,20200505,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A public information campaign exists, and the website is regularly updated: https://covid19.cv/campanhas/ (WayBack Machine says 'this URL cannot be archived) " Cape Verde,CPV,20200505,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""According to the Prime Minister, rapid tests will be extended, with about 50,000 tests being acquired"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504202009/https://covid19.cv/primeiro-ministro-avanca-com-medidas-que-irao-permanecer-ate-situacao-epidemiologica-do-pais-recomendar/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200505,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""These actions included carrying out PCR-RT tests on close contacts"" (contacts are being traced, but only close contacts) https://web.archive.org/web/20200504201711/https://covid19.cv/correcao-dos-dados-covid19-sao-vicente/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Restrictive measures will be relaxed to allow activities related to the preparation of the agricultural season and other productive activities. In the islands outside the state of emergency, public works and infrastructures will be restarted, as is the case with urban and environmental rehabilitation, clearing of localities, construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of roads. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507031137/https://www.governo.cv/primeiro-ministro-avanca-com-medidas-que-irao-permanecer-ate-situacao-epidemiologica-do-pais-recomendar/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200508,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Under the ongoing State of Emergency, the following rights are partially suspended: (a) Right of circulation and migration to anywhere in the national territory and abroad (the public authorities having been granted the necessary powers to impose any restrictions required to reduce the risk of contamination and implement measures to prevent and combat the epidemic, including compulsory confinement and a ban on travel and on loitering); (b) International circulation (public authorities can, with respect for regional and international agreements, establish border checks on persons and goods, including health checks at ports and airports). NOTE: On May 13, the government extended the State of Emergency for the island of Santiago and removed the state of emergency for Boa Vista . The state of emergency was removed for all other islands on April 26 and São Vicente on May 2. However, inter-island air and maritime passenger travel remain prohibited. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715164706/https://iclg.com/briefing/12088-coronavirus-cabo-verde-state-of-emergency https://web.archive.org/web/20200715164735/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cape Verde,CPV,20200508,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official website regularly updated. Source: https://covid19.cv/campanhas/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200508,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Rapid tests will be acquired to test massively, but that's not the policy ongoing right now. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504202009/https://covid19.cv/primeiro-ministro-avanca-com-medidas-que-irao-permanecer-ate-situacao-epidemiologica-do-pais-recomendar" Cape Verde,CPV,20200511,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"11th May government starts distributing masks, recommend wear at all times, as well as compulsory in some places https://web.archive.org/web/20200909093038/https://www.macaubusiness.com/cabo-verde-distribution-underway-of-64000-non-surgical-masks-made-in-country/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200512,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Since May 12th mass actions of rapid tests in the population have been carried out: the National Director of Health, Artur Correia, ""stressed that within the scope of the rapid testing massification activities that the health authorities have been carrying out - for two weeks - around 3500 rapid tests have already been carried out, covering some neighborhoods of the capital, which allowed some positive cases to be detected early through the PCR laboratory test. According to the National Director of Health, the fact of obtaining early diagnoses will allow to act proactively and faster, preventing the spread of the epidemic"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200527200013/https://www.governo.cv/garantia-seguros-disponibiliza-4000-testes-rapidos-para-ajudar-no-diagnostico-da-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200527200125/https://www.governo.cv/ministro-da-saude-faz-balanco-positivo-da-visita-que-fez-hoje-ao-terreno-e-deixa-alerta-o-teste-nao-e-vacina-contra-covid-19/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200518,C1: School closing,3,0,"With the exception of the island of Santiago, all other municipalities started classes for students in the 12th year on May 18th . Classes are not mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527204559/https://expressodasilhas.cv/pais/2020/05/18/alunos-do-12o-iniciam-aulas-presenciais-hoje-mas-de-forma-facultativa-responsavel/69510" Cape Verde,CPV,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Access to beaches is allowed but limited to groups of 8 people (families). No parties, picnics, music, collective games, etc. are allowed. Beaches in certain regions remain closed (see annex) Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200723071811/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Regulamento_Praias_web.pdf" Cape Verde,CPV,20200518,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a good public information campaign. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.capeverdetips.co.uk/news-cape-verde/cape-verde-flight-ban-and-news-links-17th-march-2020" Cape Verde,CPV,20200518,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contacts traced for all positive cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716103342/http://www.capeverdetips.co.uk/news-cape-verde/cape-verde-flight-ban-and-news-links-17th-march-2020" Cape Verde,CPV,20200525,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The wearing of masks has been compulsory in public since 25 May. https://web.archive.org/save/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/west-central-africa/card/34BBW7FhMK/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200528,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"From June 6, markets will be allowed to re-open. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604142803/https://www.macaubusiness.com/cape-verde-markets-reopen-beaches-to-remain-closed/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200528,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Tests are available and required for anyone travelling between islands. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604150816/https://www.macaubusiness.com/cabo-verde-covid-19-tests-required-before-inter-island-travel-official/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200629,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""The Government of Cabo Verde announced on June 29 that inter-island flights will not resume until July 15. Maritime transportation to and from Sal and Santiago will also not resume until July 15. The government cited an increase in new cases when announcing the delay."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200715165659/https://cv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-praia-cabo-verde-june-29-2020/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,C1: School closing,3,0,"No changes found. " Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No changes found. " Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes found. " Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No changes found. " Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Cape Verdean government has introduced a de-confinement plan for the whole country which includes: The ongoing civic duty to stay at home, except: - to buy food or other essential times; - to go to work if unable to work from home; - to go to hospital or health centres; - to carry out caring or similar duties or in case of real need; - to exercise outdoors and at some facilities and to walk pets. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715170104/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No changes found. " Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No changes found. " Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,E1: Income support,1,1,"No additional income support measures found. " Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No additional debt and contract relief for households measures found. " Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The country keeps doing information campaigns http://web.archive.org/web/20200701171646/https://covid19.cv/ " Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No changes found. " Cape Verde,CPV,20200630,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The country keeps doing comprehensive contact tracing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709161521/https://covid19.cv/conferencia-de-imprensa-diaria-sobre-covid19-02-de-julho-de-2020/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200710,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Uncertain about correct coding - Since March, in the capital in addition to the drastic decrease of passengers, the capacity of public transport has been reduced. However, domestic sea travel is ongoing. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200723073520/https://expressodasilhas.cv/pais/2020/07/13/cidade-velha-esta-meio-morta-e-operadores-cabo-verdianos-na-incerteza/70421 http://web.archive.org/web/20200723073751/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-african-countries-maintain-various-travel-restrictions-and-other-preventative" Cape Verde,CPV,20200710,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The governmnet, on his website, invites citizens to stay at home and go out only for essential needs. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200723072949/https://covid19.cv/ " Cape Verde,CPV,20200710,C8: International travel controls,4,,"While domestic transport resumed, the PM declared that the proper moment, the date and conditions for the resumption of international passenger flights will be defined. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200718081641/https://covid19.cv/discurso-pm-retoma-dos-voos-domesticos-em-cabo-verde/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200710,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Communication campaign ongoing. Official website is regularly updated. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200718075614/https://covid19.cv/category/comunicacao/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200710,H3: Contact tracing,2,," Link:" Cape Verde,CPV,20200715,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Resumption of domestic air and maritime travel from July 15. To travel people must fill in a self-declaration, and for flights to Sal and Santiago Island, they must take a test within 72h from traveling. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200718081626/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Diretiva-MSSS-retoma-de-voos.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200718081641/https://covid19.cv/discurso-pm-retoma-dos-voos-domesticos-em-cabo-verde/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200715,H2: Testing policy,3,,"I think the correct code would be 2 rather than three given that tests are available under specific conditions (travel) but for coherence, I kept as is. Same policy continues - tests available for those who travel across the islands. ""Cape Verde expects to conduct about 22,000 rapid tests on covid-19 every month to respond to the requirement that passengers who want to leave the islands of Santiago and Sal present a negative test for the disease."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200722175039/http://portocanal.sapo.pt/noticia/228883" Cape Verde,CPV,20200716,C1: School closing,3,0,"No change. Did not find specific new on targeted policy but maintained coding as is. In a recent article, it is stated the following: ""Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the Easter school holiday period was brought forward by one week, to March 20, but since then the classroom classes have not resumed and the assessment of the third school period will be “administrative”, the Government previously announced."" Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200718083147/https://visao.sapo.pt/atualidade/economia/2020-07-16-covid-19-cabo-verde-isenta-de-impostos-importacao-de-computadores-para-escolas-e-alunos/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200719,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. UK government’s advice states that public gatherings are still banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200726072006/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20200719,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change. See UK government’s advice page. https://web.archive.org/web/20200726072006/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20200719,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Cabo Verde remains under a “State of Calamity” and social distancing measures remain in place for all of Cabo Verde. Commercial flights are banned until 1 August, and non-citizens are prohibited from entering the country until then. https://web.archive.org/web/20200726072037/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/worldwide/worldwide-travel-alerts " Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools at all levels remain closed in Cape Verde https://web.archive.org/web/20200909084423if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/west-central-africa/card/34BBW7FhMK/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As the state of emergency was lifted people are beginning to go back to work. Markets and supermarkets have reopened. https://web.archive.org/web/20200909084423if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/west-central-africa/card/34BBW7FhMK/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events remain cancelled as bans on bars and beaches remain in place. Social distancing measures are in force in Cape Verde, and the wearing of non-surgical masks is mandatory in enclosed public spaces, such as supermarkets, schools, restaurants, and public transport. Over-65s and those with chronic medical conditions are required to wear surgical masks at all times when outside their homes. Public gatherings are banned except for religious ceremonies such as funerals, with the latter being restricted to 20 people in attendance. Restaurants, cafes, and bars have been limited to 50 percent capacity. The government has declared that it is a civic duty to remain at home and only go outside for essential purposes, such as shopping for essential items, to seek medical care, exercise, and to work if unable to do so from home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824221213/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cape-verde-announces-flights-resuming-june-30-further-easing-restrictions-through" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Updated code, same note. Same level of restrictions are in place as before: Social distancing measures are in force in Cape Verde, and the wearing of non-surgical masks is mandatory in enclosed public spaces, such as supermarkets, schools, restaurants, and public transport. Over-65s and those with chronic medical conditions are required to wear surgical masks at all times when outside their homes. Public gatherings are banned except for religious ceremonies such as funerals, with the latter being restricted to 20 people in attendance. Restaurants, cafes, and bars have been limited to 50 percent capacity. The government has declared that it is a civic duty to remain at home and only go outside for essential purposes, such as shopping for essential items, to seek medical care, exercise, and to work if unable to do so from home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824221213/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cape-verde-announces-flights-resuming-june-30-further-easing-restrictions-through" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As the economy is re-opening, it is expected that public transport has re-opened. From June 3, inter-island travel by sea has been permitted between all islands, except Santiago, provided those wishing to travel have been granted a permit from the National Civil Protection Service. The permit will be granted following a negative COVID-19 test. Travel to and from Santiago island is expected to resume from June 30, as are domestic inter-island flights. Cape Verde's borders remain closed, and international flights are suspended indefinitely. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806203839/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348566/cape-verde-authorities-announce-easing-of-travel-restrictions-june-3-update-5" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Social distancing measures are in force in Cape Verde, and the wearing of non-surgical masks is mandatory in enclosed public spaces, such as supermarkets, schools, restaurants, and public transport. Over-65s and those with chronic medical conditions are required to wear surgical masks at all times when outside their homes. Public gatherings are banned except for religious ceremonies such as funerals, with the latter being restricted to 20 people in attendance. Restaurants, cafes, and bars have been limited to 50 percent capacity. The government has declared that it is a civic duty to remain at home and only go outside for essential purposes, such as shopping for essential items, to seek medical care, exercise, and to work if unable to do so from home." Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Resumption of domestic air and maritime travel from July 15. To travel people must fill in a self-declaration, and for flights to Sal and Santiago Island, they must take a test within 72h from traveling. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718081626/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Diretiva-MSSS-retoma-de-voos.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200718081641/https://covid19.cv/discurso-pm-retoma-dos-voos-domesticos-em-cabo-verde/ From June 3, inter-island travel by sea has been permitted between all islands provided those wishing to travel have been granted a permit from the National Civil Protection Service. The permit will be granted following a negative COVID-19 test. Travel to and from Santiago island is expected to resume from June 30, as are domestic inter-island flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806203839/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348566/cape-verde-authorities-announce-easing-of-travel-restrictions-june-3-update-5" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Cape Verde is beginning international flights for essential travel only on the 1st of August. however, at it does not have a policy for international travellers, This could still be regarded as border closure. Flights remain heavily restricted and travel for leisure is not an acceptable reason for air travel https://web.archive.org/web/20200824221232/https://cv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-praia-cabo-verde-july-30-2020/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,E1: Income support,1,1,"For the most vulnerable, mitigating measures are estimated at CVE 2.2 billion (1.2 percent of GDP). They comprise: (i) income compensation to provide financial support to individuals operating in the informal sector; (ii) social inclusion emergency measures for vulnerable people without income; (iii) social inclusion income, with support from the World Bank ; (iv) support to microfinance institutions to support interest-free loans to vulnerable households and; (v) care for the elderly with food assistance and other financial support. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806205155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Measures include loan guarantees of up to 50 percent for large companies in all sectors (CVE 1 billion, about €9 million); up to 80 percent for companies in the tourism and transport sectors (CVE 1 billion); up to 100 percent for small-and medium-sized enterprises in all sectors (CVE 300 million, €2.7 million) and for micro-enterprises in all sectors (CVE 700 million CVE, about €6.7 million). https://web.archive.org/web/20200806205155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a good public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200806203839/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348566/cape-verde-authorities-announce-easing-of-travel-restrictions-june-3-update-5" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,H2: Testing policy,3,,"There is testing available for all domestic travelers. https://web.archive.org/save/https://cv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-praia-cabo-verde-july-30-2020/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200727,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There is comprehensive COVID-19 contact tracing https://web.archive.org/save/https://cv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-praia-cabo-verde-july-30-2020/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200807,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"""The use of facial masks will now be mandatory in all public spaces on the islands of Santiago and Sal, to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the Cape Verdean government announced today."" ""“The use of face masks becomes mandatory for all people who circulate or remain in public spaces and places, open or closed, including the public road, regardless of the type of activity they are carrying out,” he announced at a press conference, in Praia, by the Minister of Internal Administration, Paulo Rocha."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200909104510/https://tekdeeps.com/cape-verde-mandatory-use-of-street-masks-in-santiago-and-sal-world/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200822,C1: School closing,3,1,"Seems no change in policy." Cape Verde,CPV,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200909090914/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200909090914/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20200910,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Cultural, recreational, sporting, leisure and entertainment facilities are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919065615/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20200910,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919065615/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20200910,C5: Close public transport,0,,"“Is public transportation operating? Yes” https://web.archive.org/web/20200919065659/https://cv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200910,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"There is no curfew in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919065659/https://cv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cape Verde,CPV,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Inter-island travel is allowed but you’ll need to complete an online health surveillance form before you embark. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919065615/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus " Cape Verde,CPV,20200910,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"National Institute of Public Health website https://www.insp.gov.cv/ And a specific covid-19 website. https://covid19.cv/ " Cape Verde,CPV,20200928,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Government of Cape Verde has decided to continue with online classes and delay the beginning of in-person classes in the capital city, Praia, until at least October 31, due to the evolution of the epidemiological situation. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201021215847/https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/1596255/salas-de-aula-em-cabo-verde-obrigadas-a-fechar-com-dois-casos-positivos" Cape Verde,CPV,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change in policy: Cultural, recreational, sporting, leisure and entertainment facilities are closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200919065615/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Cultural, recreational, sporting, leisure and entertainment facilities remain closed in the entire country: - Entertainment establishments or facilities, namely nightclubs and dance halls or places where parties can be held are not allowed to reopen; - Sports, cultural and leisure activities that involve gatherings are prohibited; - Activities in gyms, gyms, martial arts and gymnastics schools are not allowed; - Parties and gatherings are also prohibited, even if these take place in private homes; - Religious activities must take place following sanitary rules (namely w/ mandatory use of masks and limited to 1/3 of the capacity). ""Gatherings and events, will only be allowed from November 1, 2020 (a reassessment of the situation will be made at the end of October)."" Source: https://www.governo.cv/continua-situacao-de-calamidade-em-santiago-e-sal-e-estende-se-a-ilha-do-fogo-ate-31-de-outubro/ (unable to archive-Government website) http://web.archive.org/web/20201023103353/https://www.covid19aicep.pt/caboVerde.html" Cape Verde,CPV,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Cultural, recreational, sporting, leisure and entertainment facilities remain closed in the entire country: - Entertainment establishments or facilities, namely nightclubs and dance halls or places where parties can be held are not allowed to reopen; - Sports, cultural and leisure activities that involve gatherings are prohibited; - Activities in gyms, gyms, martial arts and gymnastics schools are not allowed; - Parties and gatherings are also prohibited, even if these take place in private homes; - Religious activities must take place following sanitary rules (namely w/ mandatory use of masks and limited to 1/3 of the capacity). ""Gatherings and events, will only be allowed from November 1, 2020 (a reassessment of the situation will be made at the end of October)."" Source: https://www.governo.cv/continua-situacao-de-calamidade-em-santiago-e-sal-e-estende-se-a-ilha-do-fogo-ate-31-de-outubro/ (unable to archive-Government website) http://web.archive.org/web/20201023103353/https://www.covid19aicep.pt/caboVerde.html" Cape Verde,CPV,20201012,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Under Cabo Verdean law, all individuals are required to wear a face covering in indoor spaces where other people are present. Facial coverings when outdoors are highly recommended but are not legally mandated."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201020120212/https://cv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201012,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Passengers traveling from the islands of Sal, Santiago, and Fogo are required to undergo a rapid COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to departure and present a declaration showing a negative test result at the time of check-in. All passengers are also required to fill out a Health Surveillance Survey prior to departure."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201020120212/https://cv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201012,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Effective Monday, October 12, commercial flights and international maritime transportation of passengers resumed operation. Travelers entering Cabo Verde must present results of a negative COVID-19 PCR-RT test that was administered within 72 hours of departure to gain entry to Cabo Verde. Children under age seven are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR-RT test result."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201020120212/https://cv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201015,C1: School closing,3,0,"Some classes had to close since some students tested positive to the coronavirus. Schools in the capital, Praia, will continue to take place online until, at least, October 31. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201021215847/https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/1596255/salas-de-aula-em-cabo-verde-obrigadas-a-fechar-com-dois-casos-positivos" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,C1: School closing,3,0,"Some classes had to close since some students tested positive to the coronavirus. Schools in the capital, Praia, will continue to take place online until, at least, October 31. This is old update, and no new announcement for November yet. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201021215847/https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/1596255/salas-de-aula-em-cabo-verde-obrigadas-a-fechar-com-dois-casos-positivos" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings and events, will only be allowed from November 1, 2020 (a reassessment of the situation will be made at the end of October). No change in status as of nov-1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201023103353/https://www.covid19aicep.pt/caboVerde.html" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change - Gatherings and events, will only be allowed from November 1, 2020 (a reassessment of the situation will be made at the end of October). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201023103353/https://www.covid19aicep.pt/caboVerde.html" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is no announcement on public transport closure. ""Under Cabo Verdean law, all individuals are required to wear a face covering in indoor spaces where other people are present. Facial coverings when outdoors are highly recommended but are not legally mandated."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201020120212/https://cv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change - there is no curfew in place and recommendation is to stay home. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200919065659/https://cv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"For all inter-island travel you’ll need to present a COVID-19 test done in the last 72 hours before you travel. You’ll also need to complete an online health surveillance form before you board. Tests are available locally at health centres and cost 1,000 CV Escudos (around £8-£10). You can also have the test done at a private laboratory. Make sure the fee you pay includes the test, the test results and a health declaration. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102045453/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Cape Verde air and sea borders have reopened. You should check the conditions for travel with the airline before you book a flight. If you do not have a COVID-19 test you won’t be allowed to board the plane. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102045453/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new announcement - old one continues: ""For the most vulnerable, mitigating measures are estimated at CVE 2.2 billion (1.2 percent of GDP). They comprise: (i) income compensation to provide financial support to individuals operating in the informal sector; (ii) social inclusion emergency measures for vulnerable people without income; (iii) social inclusion income, with support from the World Bank ; (iv) support to microfinance institutions to support interest-free loans to vulnerable households and; (v) care for the elderly with food assistance and other financial support"". Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200806205155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Old announcement only: ""Measures include loan guarantees of up to 50 percent for large companies in all sectors (CVE 1 billion, about €9 million); up to 80 percent for companies in the tourism and transport sectors (CVE 1 billion); up to 100 percent for small-and medium-sized enterprises in all sectors (CVE 300 million, €2.7 million) and for micro-enterprises in all sectors (CVE 700 million CVE, about €6.7 million)."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200806205155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Good information about covid management on public domain! National Institute of Public Health website https://www.insp.gov.cv/ And a specific covid-19 website. https://covid19.cv/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Generally available for all - there is testing available for all domestic travelers. https://web.archive.org/save/https://cv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-praia-cabo-verde-july-30-2020/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There is comprehensive COVID-19 contact tracing as well. https://web.archive.org/save/https://cv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-praia-cabo-verde-july-30-2020/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"The mandatory use of non-surgical masks in enclosed spaces, such as supermarkets, shops, health centres, banks, schools, public services, ports, airports, restaurants, bars, sports/cultural/recreational establishments and on public transport. The mandatory use of surgical masks at all times, including outdoors, if you are over the age of 65 or you have a chronic illness. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102045453/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,C1: School closing,3,0,"On 2 November 2020, existing measures were extended on Santiago and Fogo islands. No other updates are documented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001646/https://covid19.cv/category/ultimas-medidas-recomendacoes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002006/https://covid19.cv/situacao-de-calamidade-nas-ilhas-de-santiago-e-fogo/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001859/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bo_31-10-2020_124.pdf" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On 2 November 2020, existing measures were extended on Santiago and Fogo islands. No other updates are documented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001646/https://covid19.cv/category/ultimas-medidas-recomendacoes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002006/https://covid19.cv/situacao-de-calamidade-nas-ilhas-de-santiago-e-fogo/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001859/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bo_31-10-2020_124.pdf" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 2 November 2020, existing measures were extended on Santiago and Fogo islands. No other updates are documented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001646/https://covid19.cv/category/ultimas-medidas-recomendacoes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002006/https://covid19.cv/situacao-de-calamidade-nas-ilhas-de-santiago-e-fogo/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001859/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bo_31-10-2020_124.pdf" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 2 November 2020, existing measures were extended on Santiago and Fogo islands. No other updates are documented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001646/https://covid19.cv/category/ultimas-medidas-recomendacoes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002006/https://covid19.cv/situacao-de-calamidade-nas-ilhas-de-santiago-e-fogo/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001859/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bo_31-10-2020_124.pdf" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 2 November 2020, existing measures were extended on Santiago and Fogo islands. No other updates are documented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001646/https://covid19.cv/category/ultimas-medidas-recomendacoes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002006/https://covid19.cv/situacao-de-calamidade-nas-ilhas-de-santiago-e-fogo/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001859/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bo_31-10-2020_124.pdf" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 2 November 2020, existing measures were extended on Santiago and Fogo islands. No other updates are documented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001646/https://covid19.cv/category/ultimas-medidas-recomendacoes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002006/https://covid19.cv/situacao-de-calamidade-nas-ilhas-de-santiago-e-fogo/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001859/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bo_31-10-2020_124.pdf" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 2 November 2020, existing measures were extended on Santiago and Fogo islands. No other updates are documented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001646/https://covid19.cv/category/ultimas-medidas-recomendacoes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002006/https://covid19.cv/situacao-de-calamidade-nas-ilhas-de-santiago-e-fogo/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001859/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bo_31-10-2020_124.pdf" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On 2 November 2020, existing measures were extended on Santiago and Fogo islands. No other updates are documented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001646/https://covid19.cv/category/ultimas-medidas-recomendacoes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002006/https://covid19.cv/situacao-de-calamidade-nas-ilhas-de-santiago-e-fogo/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109001859/https://covid19.cv/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bo_31-10-2020_124.pdf" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,E1: Income support,1,1,"As of 08 November 2020, no new updates. Previous policies apply: ""For the most vulnerable, mitigating measures are estimated at CVE 2.2 billion (1.2 percent of GDP). They comprise: (i) income compensation to provide financial support to individuals operating in the informal sector; (ii) social inclusion emergency measures for vulnerable people without income; (iii) social inclusion income, with support from the World Bank ; (iv) support to microfinance institutions to support interest-free loans to vulnerable households and; (v) care for the elderly with food assistance and other financial support."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002858/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,," As of 08 November 2020, no new updates. Previous policies apply: ""On April 1, the authorities introduced a moratorium on insurance payments and loans repayment during April-September 2020 for household, companies, and non-profit associations, as well as the SMEs. The moratorium on loan repayment has now been extended to December 31, 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002858/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new public health guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109004059/https://www.insp.gov.cv/index.php/noticias" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new public health guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109004059/https://www.insp.gov.cv/index.php/noticias" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new public health guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109004059/https://www.insp.gov.cv/index.php/noticias" Cape Verde,CPV,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"No new public health guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109004059/https://www.insp.gov.cv/index.php/noticias" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,C1: School closing,3,0,"The islands of Santiago and Fogo are currently in a ‘state of calamity’. The remaining islands in the Cape Verde archipelago are in a ‘state of contingency’. Schools in Santiago and Fogo are closed for 30 days effective November 15th. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123141829/https://covid19.cv/covid-19-governo-aprova-resolucao-que-adota-um-novo-criterio-de-tratamento-das-estatisticas-da-covid-19-por-ilha-e-prorroga-situacao-de-calamidade-em-santiago-e-fogo/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change in policy- Cultural, recreational, sporting, leisure and entertainment facilities remain closed. This includes nightclubs, dance halls, event venues and facilities, sporting academies and gymnastics and martial arts clubs. Restaurants and snack bars and bars and open air cafés selling alcohol, close at midnight (see the exceptions below for Santiago and Fogo). Shops and stores close at 8:30pm, with the exception of pharmacies and bread shops which close at 9pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123144618/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change. Public events cancelled where areas are in a state of calamity (Santiago and Fogo) and areas in a state of ""contingency"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201123144618/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201123144618/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," Private family gatherings are limited to 10 people. Attendance at religious services and ceremonies is limited to one third capacity and subject to social distancing, temperature checking, hand hygiene and the use of a face mask. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123144618/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation in Cabo Verde is operating. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123155427/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/cabo-verde/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The islands of Santiago and Fogo are currently in a ‘state of calamity’. The remaining islands in the Cape Verde archipelago are in a ‘state of contingency’. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123144618/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As of July 15, inter-island passenger flights and maritime transportation resumed between all islands. Passengers traveling from the islands of Sal, Santiago, and São Nicalou are required to undergo a rapid COVID-19 test 72 hours prior to flight departure and present a declaration showing a negative test result at the time of check-in. All passengers are also required to fill out a Health Surveillance Survey prior to departure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123202424/https://cv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-praia-cabo-verde-july-30-2020/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Cape Verde air and sea borders are open. All arrivals to Cabo Verde must present a negative RT-PCR test, no older than 72 hours. All arrivals must complete a health surveillance form before boarding. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123203106/https://covid19.cv/governo-vai-aprovar-reabertura-dos-voos-internacionais-nos-aeroportos-internacionais-do-pais/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201123155427/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/cabo-verde/ " Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new measures announced https://web.archive.org/web/20201123204615/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Current measures in place until 31st Dec 2020 As of 08 November 2020, no new updates. Previous policies apply: ""On April 1, the authorities introduced a moratorium on insurance payments and loans repayment during April-September 2020 for household, companies, and non-profit associations, as well as the SMEs. The moratorium on loan repayment has now been extended to December 31, 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002858/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated COVID-19 website created which is kept up to date with policy information and resources. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123141829/https://covid19.cv/covid-19-governo-aprova-resolucao-que-adota-um-novo-criterio-de-tratamento-das-estatisticas-da-covid-19-por-ilha-e-prorroga-situacao-de-calamidade-em-santiago-e-fogo/" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Tests are available locally at health centres and cost 1,000 CV Escudos (around £8 - £10). You can also have the test done at private laboratories on some islands. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123144618/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contract tracing in place, no change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109004059/https://www.insp.gov.cv/index.php/noticias" Cape Verde,CPV,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Face coverings are mandatory in enclosed spaces and outdoors where it is not possible to maintain social distancing https://web.archive.org/web/20201123144618/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cape-verde/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201123155427/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/cabo-verde/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200122,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200411111628/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/sobre_ministerio/prensa/docs/lineamientos_coronavirus_2020.pdf" Costa Rica,CRI,20200122,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Updated from flag: Protocol for testing and contact tracing web.archive.org/web/20200521041353/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/sobre_ministerio/prensa/docs/lineamientos_coronavirus_2020.pdf" Costa Rica,CRI,20200123,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200411110505/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/sobre_ministerio/prensa/docs/versión_2_lineamientos_nacionales_vigilancia_infeccion_coronavirus.pdf" Costa Rica,CRI,20200126,H2: Testing policy,1,,"travelers from China, South Korea, Iran and Italy showing symptoms will be tested https://web.archive.org/web/20200403072224/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1547-costa-rica-ya-cuenta-con-la-prueba-de-laboratorio-para-detectar-la-enfermedad-covid-19" Costa Rica,CRI,20200130,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200411110255/https://www.binasss.sa.cr/version3.pdf" Costa Rica,CRI,20200203,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Since February 3rd, Ministry of health has been communicating on response and prevention measures - https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1532-lineamientos-nacionales-para-la-vigilancia-de-la-infeccion-por-coronavirus-2019-ncov; Daily briefings were active as of 24 April: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426074949/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1532-lineamientos-nacionales-para-la-vigilancia-de-la-infeccion-por-coronavirus-2019-ncov" Costa Rica,CRI,20200225,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/sobre_ministerio/prensa/docs/version_5_lineamientos_nacionales_vigilancia_infeccioon_coronavirus.pdf" Costa Rica,CRI,20200226,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1547-costa-rica-ya-cuenta-con-la-prueba-de-laboratorio-para-detectar-la-enfermedad-covid-19 " Costa Rica,CRI,20200306,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The case definition now includes as a requirement having been in the last 14 days in countries with indigenous cases of COVID-19 according to the official list of the Ministry of Health, which today includes China, South Korea, Iran and Italy, in addition to presenting fever greater than or equal to 38 degrees, cough or sore throat and respiratory distress. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403072505/https://forbescentroamerica.com/2020/03/06/costa-rica-cuenta-con-prueba-de-laboratorio-para-detectar-coronavirus/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200309,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"To date there are no limitions that define the number of people per gathering (just mass gatherings and events are cancelled): https://web.archive.org/web/20200407173315/https://www.voanoticias.com/a/costa-rica-coronavirus-cancel-eventos-/5322312.html US embassy has nothing about restrictions on gathering at this point: https://web.archive.org/web/20200320224939/https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200309,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"To date there have not been any stay at home orders https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200310,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200519084027/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/sobre_ministerio/prensa/decretos_cvd/directriz_077_s_mtss_mideplan_funcionamiento_instituciones_publicas.pdf" Costa Rica,CRI,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"mass events and football games cancelled: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407173315/https://www.voanoticias.com/a/costa-rica-coronavirus-cancel-eventos-/5322312.html" Costa Rica,CRI,20200311,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Must comply with both conditions: 1. Person with acute symptoms who has no other disease which could explain the symptoms and who has been to affected countries in the past 14 days 2. Person with acute symptoms who has no other diseas which could explain symptoms 3. Person with symptoms who had contact to a positively tested person https://web.archive.org/web/20200403064136/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/sobre_ministerio/prensa/docs/version_7_lineamientos_nacionales_vigilancia_infeccion_coronavirus_11032020.pdf" Costa Rica,CRI,20200312,C1: School closing,2,1,"Universities close https://web.archive.org/web/20200407173350/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-costa-rica/costa-rica-orders-universities-closed-on-coronavirus-concerns-idUSKBN20Z3MU" Costa Rica,CRI,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Otra de las medidas anunciadas es la reducción en un 50% de la capacidad aprobada (aforo) de los sitios de reunión pública"". = spaces for public gatherings operate at 50% of capacity https://web.archive.org/web/20200407173439/https://delfino.cr/2020/03/costa-rica-entra-en-segunda-etapa-de-alerta-contra-el-covid-19-23-casos-confirmados" Costa Rica,CRI,20200315,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Health Ministery declares that discos, cassinos and bars must be shut https://www.elmundo.cr/costa-rica/ministerio-de-salud-an" Costa Rica,CRI,20200316,C1: School closing,2,1,"317 schools closed by the government: http://web.archive.org/web/20200619220408/https://news.co.cr/costa-rica-registers-26-patients-with-coronavirus-and-confirms-closure-of-317-schools/81201/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200317,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Suspend classes, both public and private schools and INA training centers, from March 17 to April 4, inclusive. Given that Semana Santa (April 5 to 12) the educations centers would be normally closed, schools will re-open on April 13."": https://web.archive.org/web/20200407173551/https://qcostarica.com/costa-rica-declares-national-emergency-bans-arrival-of-foreigners-and-closed-schools/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"all intra-provincial transport (coaches) and domestic flights are suspended, continues throughout April. (Long list of restrictions and exceptions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403134819/https://www.obraspublicas.gob.ec/con-acuerdo-ministerial-se-precisa-la-aplicacion-de-las-restricciones-para-el-transporte/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200317,C8: International travel controls,4,,"From 11:59 pm Wednesday, March 18 to 11:59 pm Sunday, April 12, 2020, only Costa Ricans and residents may enter the country. The restriction applies to all entries by sea, air, and land. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426074420/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-declara-estado-de-emergencia-nacional-impide-llegada-de-extranjeros-y-se-suspende-lecciones-en-todos-los-centros-educativos-del-pais/; measures re-affirmed on April 13 - only cargo may enter country: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426073549/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/04/nuevas-medidas-de-restriccion-aplicaran-del-13-al-30-de-abril/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200320,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Presidential directive asks to restore water services that have been suspended due to late payment and to reschedule payments if necessary for two months. /web/20200501232649/https://www.elmundo.cr/costa-rica/lista-directriz-que-evita-cortes-de-agua-a-morosos-y-reestablece-suspensiones-por-falta-de-pago/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200321,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"7 cities closed down public transportation https://web.archive.org/web/20200416120929/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/siete-ciudades-ecuador-transporte-publico.html" Costa Rica,CRI,20200324,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"public transport is excluded from national driving restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200414145300/https://qcostarica.com/starting-tonight-driving-is-restricted-countrywide-learn-the-rules/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Starting Tuesday, March 24, Costa Rica is imposing restrictions on most driving between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.""https://ticotimes.net/2020/03/17/frequently-asked-questions-costa-rica-travel-and-the-coronavirus-pandemic Exceptions: Transport of cargo/merchandise Public transportation, including buses and taxis Vehicles that provide delivery (food, medications, etc.) to houses People driving to/from work corresponding to those nighttime hours Trash collection and construction vehicles Official law enforcement and ambulance vehicles When driving to a hospital or pharmacy for a health emergency https://ticotimes.net/2020/03/24/costa-rica-up-to-177-known-coronavirus-cases-new-driving-restrictions-begin-tonight" Costa Rica,CRI,20200325,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"religious gatherings and beaches closed as well https://www.voanoticias.com/a/costa-rica-cierra-playas-y-templos-religiosos-por-covid-19/5342775.html" Costa Rica,CRI,20200325,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"As on 25 March, additional relief measures were seemingly in place. ""Public and private banks will apply the presidential directive that urges them to lower interest rates, extend credit terms and extend payments. Three-month moratorium on the payment of value added tax (VAT), income and merchandise import taxes. The services suspended due to late payment must be restored, those that are about to expire payment, do not suspend it, and generate payment agreement mechanisms for a period of two months. Companies that have a decrease in their profits from 20% can reduce the part-time hours, those in which the losses are more than 60% can request a reduction in the working day up to a quarter of the time."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618100334/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/03/25/que-estan-ofreciendo-los-paises-de-america-latina-para-aliviar-la-crisis-economica-por-la-pandemia-de-coronavirus/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200328,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport is excluded from the vehicular restriction, implying that it's still running. ""Public transport vehicles in the form of a taxi, buses, minivans to transport workers, transportation to and from airports, as well as a cargo taxi, all authorized by the Consejo de Transporte Publica (CT) – Public Transport Council."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200414145300/https://qcostarica.com/starting-tonight-driving-is-restricted-countrywide-learn-the-rules/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"More restrictions for Easter, with the statement from President Alvarado: “Stay at home. Protect yourself. Follow protocols, and protect our country. Together, we can move forward from this.” On 2 April, Ministry of Health also released a statement asking people to stay at home during Easter. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617205610/https://ticotimes.net/2020/04/01/costa-rica-enacting-strict-measures-during-semana-santa-country-adds-28-new-coronavirus-cases" Costa Rica,CRI,20200403,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures maintained in line with state of emergency ( until April 30), and distance learning measures are being applied to prevent interruptions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426073257/https://www.mep.go.cr/noticias/mep-inicia-acciones-educacion-distancia-despues-semana-santa-apoyo-estudiantes-familias" Costa Rica,CRI,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Authorities in Costa Rica will tighten their nationwide ban on vehicular transit April 3-12. The additional measures during this period are part of the government's efforts to stem the curb of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), particularly during the Easter holy week (Semana Santa), when domestic movements tend to increase. "" https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-costa-rica-increases-movement-restrictions-april-3-12" Costa Rica,CRI,20200408,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"During Semana Santa, all public transportation is suspended: https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/04/en-el-marco-de-la-semana-santa-gobierno-refuerza-medidas-para-contener-el-contagio-por-el-covid-19/ (link not archivable); https://web.archive.org/web/20200404062610/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/04/01/costa-rica-restringe-movilidad-por-coronavirus-durante-semana-santa/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200409,E1: Income support,1,1,"Bono Proteger, a three-month temporary financial aid that will be provided to people affected by the COVID-19 health emergency. The amount of the Protect Bonus will depend on each particular situation. Those fired, with a suspended employment contract, with a workday reduced by 50% or more, independent and informal workers whose application has been approved will receive a bonus of ¢ 125 thousand per month for 3 months. Meanwhile, for those who suffered a reduction in their working hours by 50% or less, the amount will be ¢ 62,500 per month, for the same period. The Government intends to allocate ¢ 296 billion for this program. With this amount, it is expected to help 612,000 people, as well as 68,000 households in poverty, for an approximate total of 680,000 beneficiaries. /web/20200501233235/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/04/gobierno-lanza-bono-proteger-para-personas-trabajadoras-afectadas-por-covid-19/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200413,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"State of Emergency ast from March 16. Public institutions operate at 20% and all other work must be telecommunte: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426073909/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/costa-rica-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426073549/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/04/nuevas-medidas-de-restriccion-aplicaran-del-13-al-30-de-abril/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200413,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Se mantiene cierre de bares, discotecas, teatros y cines de manera total. (bars, discos, theatres, cinemas are closed until April 30) https://web.archive.org/web/20200416092323/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1607-nuevas-medidas-de-restriccion-aplicaran-del-13-al-30-de-abril" Costa Rica,CRI,20200413,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On 13 April, Public Transport resumes for buses but strict controls on private transports in place. Ferry Remains closed: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426073549/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/04/nuevas-medidas-de-restriccion-aplicaran-del-13-al-30-de-abril/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200413,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"internal movement allowed but restricted: ony during the day, and only certain numbers (Medidas de restricción vehicular diurna aplicarán de 5 a.m. a 7 p.m, con distribución de placas. Restricción total vehicular nocturna será de 7 p.m. a 5 a.m., salvo excepciones. Fines de semana la restricción será total al tránsito vehicular con las siguientes excepciones: acceso a supermercados, abastecedores, pulperías, farmacias y centros de salud) https://web.archive.org/web/20200416092323/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1607-nuevas-medidas-de-restriccion-aplicaran-del-13-al-30-de-abril" Costa Rica,CRI,20200427,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"There is no specific mention of the number of people that are allowed to gather, but mass gatherings have been banned. Smaller gatherings are not recommended (but also not banned) On March 23rd, the Government closed beaches, suspended religious gatherings and suggested to avoid family gatherings. Public events have also been cancelled. Workplaces opening in May require them to only allow entrance to 50 or 25% of the people that they would normally do. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510103853/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1582-gobierno-endurece-medidas-sanitarias-para-impedir-contagio-de-covid-19 “Costa Rica banned mass gatherings on 9 March and, on 16 March, declared a state of emergency, under which people were told to work from home, and schools and all non-essential businesses were closed. The country’s borders were subsequently shut on 19 March.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200618132118/https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/costa-rica-winning-battle-coronavirus-covid-19/ There is no specific mention of the number of people that are allowed to gather. On March 23rd, the Government closed beaches, suspended religious gatherings and suggested to avoid family gatherings. Public events have also been cancelled. Workplaces opening in May require them to only allow entrance to 50 or 25% of the people that they would normally do. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510103853/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1582-gobierno-endurece-medidas-sanitarias-para-impedir-contagio-de-covid-19" Costa Rica,CRI,20200427,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200510100612/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-informacion/material-comunicacion/protocolos-ms/coronavirus/4696-quedate-en-casa-y-segui-las-instrucciones-del-ministerio-de-salud/file https://web.archive.org/web/20200510095618/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/04/ministro-de-salud-insiste-en-quedarse-en-casa/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200510100439/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-declara-estado-de-emergencia-nacional-impide-llegada-de-extranjeros-y-se-suspende-lecciones-en-todos-los-centros-educativos-del-pais/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200427,C8: International travel controls,4,,"the borders remain closed (air, sea and land) since http://archive.fo/wip/uavqb" Costa Rica,CRI,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200510091918/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://web.archive.org/web/20200510091834/https://www.iesalc.unesco.org/2020/04/08/covid-19-y-educacion-superior-politicas-publicas-nacionales/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Essential services like supermarkets and healt facilities do not have restrictions to working hours. Most workplaces, including banks, beauty salons, restaurants, shooting ranges and hardware stores, can open Monday to Friday, from 5am until 7pm, respecting social distancing measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510074219/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/sobre_ministerio/prensa/decretos_cvd/MS_DM_3874_2020_resolucion_establecimientos_05052020.pdf" Costa Rica,CRI,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," https://web.archive.org/web/20200510083413/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/sobre_ministerio/prensa/decretos_cvd/decreto_42221_S_concentracion_actividades_masivas.pdf" Costa Rica,CRI,20200501,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200510090547/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/sobre_ministerio/prensa/docs/lineamientos_generales_transporte_version_5_19032020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200510090657/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/04/gobierno-avanza-en-medidas-para-el-servicio-de-transporte-publico-ante-emergencia-del-covid-19/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"From 5am to 7pm cars can circulate (depending on the registration plate number). From 7pm to 5am there is total movement restriction for private cars. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510082816/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1636-gobierno-anuncia-nuevas-medidas-para-el-funcionamiento-del-pais" Costa Rica,CRI,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200510101201/https://www.migracion.go.cr/Paginas/Cierre-de-Fronteras.aspx" Costa Rica,CRI,20200501,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200510073726/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-informacion/material-comunicacion/protocolos-ms https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/ https://www.instagram.com/presidenciacr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200511,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Schedule for the following 3 months (from may 16th) /web/20200601031859/https://covid19.go.cr/gobierno-presenta-cronograma-de-reapertura-de-actividades/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200516,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From May 16: - New schedule Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. at 10 p.m. vehicle restriction and operation of premises with sanitary permits, such as restaurants, shops, shopping malls, theatres and cinemas. - On weekends, the vehicle restriction schedule is maintained from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm with odd and even plates for the transfer to the establishments authorized by the Ministry of Health. - Opening of some national parks and hotels with 20 rooms, limiting entry and occupation to 50% of capacity. - The beaches are enabled from Monday to Friday from 5:00 am to 8:00 am. - In addition, the authorization from Monday to Sunday of the practice of recreational sports without physical contact and behind closed doors of physical contact sports. - On weekends, restaurants and shopping centres, cinemas and theatres are still closed and home services remain enabled, as well as supermarkets, pharmacies, hardware stores, beauty salons, sales of agricultural supplies, workshops, cycles, lubricentros, among others they also remain open on the weekend. - In the case of public sector institutions, the basic 20% operating plan and the implementation of telework measures will continue. - Theatres and cinemas may operate with measures of separation of seats of at least 1.8 meters between each person and a ticket office or electronic reservation. - Twenty-room hotels are enabled with 50% of their maximum capacity. - Opening of motels. - Closing of massive gatherings and public shows remain - Reopening of some national parks limiting the entry of visitors to 50% of their capacity https://web.archive.org/web/20200521042346/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1657-nuevas-medidas-de-restriccion-regiran-del-16-al-31-de-mayo Public events seems to have remained closed as per the notes. Further, the source announces continued closing of massive gatherings and public shows, event rooms, bars, discotheques, casinos and random activities, National Theatre and Melico Salazar Theatre, community shifts and fairs, as well as amusement parks and the like." Costa Rica,CRI,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"A nightly curfew remains for certain areas of the country (5pm-5am). Several sectors have begun opening again, with restrictions on the capacity allowed. " Costa Rica,CRI,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"I believe this needs to be corrected earlier on. According to the website of the Ministry of Health, public events have been cancelled until further notice. News outlets mention they are cancelled until September. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619222803/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1560-gobierno-cancela-eventos-masivos-e-instruye-teletrabajo-para-sector-publico https://web.archive.org/web/20200610211838/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-cancela-eventos-masivos-e-instruye-teletrabajo-para-sector-publico/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200603,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Public transportation, including buses and trains, can operate with some capacity limits. Taxis can continue to operate at all hours of every day."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617005720/https://ticotimes.net/2020/06/03/when-can-i-drive-breaking-down-costa-ricas-newly-updated-vehicular-restrictions" Costa Rica,CRI,20200603,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Costa Rica is enforcing nationwide driving restrictions until at least June 19 to slow the spread of the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617005720/https://ticotimes.net/2020/06/03/when-can-i-drive-breaking-down-costa-ricas-newly-updated-vehicular-restrictions ""In response to a second wave of COVID-19 infections, vehicle circulation restrictions were re-introduced in 5 northern districts on June 3."" Included the areas of: Abangares, Cañas, Guácimo, Guatuso, La Cruz, Los Chiles, Pococí, Río Cuarto, San Carlos, San Ramón, Sarapiquí, Siquirres and Upala. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619153720/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C" Costa Rica,CRI,20200605,C1: School closing,3,1,"June 5 - The Minister of Education declared data face-to-face classes are planned to resume from July 13 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701212037/https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/esto-es-lo-que-contempla-e-plan-de-regreso-a-clases/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200607,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On June 7, the Ministry of Health published on twitter infographics with The Golden Rules for avoiding getting sick from COVID-19: The first rule is to stay home as long as you can & Prevent minors from leaving the house or going to public places. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702170123/https://twitter.com/msaludcr/status/1269719527350296579" Costa Rica,CRI,20200609,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"June 9 - The minister of health revealed the measures that he considers key to the success in managing the outbreak, although victory cannot be claimed yet: ""Strict tracking and early confinement"". Despite the fact that Costa Rica was the first Central American country in which a positive case of Covid-19 was registered, ""we made decisions at the right time, such as the fact of having suspended mass concentrations and the entry of tourists when we had only 41 cases"" , which was followed by the rapid closure of educational centers, beaches and bars, the recommendation to work from home and a restriction on vehicular mobility that caused people to leave much less. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701204629/https://www.abc.es/sociedad/abci-rastreo-contactos-y-confinamiento-temprano-claves-milagro-costarricense-gestion-coronavirus-202006091319_noticia.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" Costa Rica,CRI,20200617,C1: School closing,3,1,"June 17 - The Health Minister, Daniel Salas, reiterated this afternoon that the return to school will be in a gradual and gradual way. “A return to classes in the midst of a pandemic is far from being in full condition. It will be in a staggered, gradual way. The MEP has stratified, to see which are the educational centers and populations that can gradually go back to classes"" In the four-phase de-escalation plan released by the government of the Republic since May, classes are expected to start in the last stage, that is, on July 12. ""The academic year will be resumed progressively according to the conditions of each place and co-existing distance education, when health conditions allow it and in accordance with the scenarios identified by the expert team in the 27 educational regions of the country, and indigenous territories ”, reads the measure. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701212045/https://www.elmundo.cr/costa-rica/ministro-regreso-a-clases-va-a-ser-de-forma-escalonada-y-paulatina/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200620,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Costa Rican Health Ministry suspended the country's third phase of its economic reopening plan, due to begin on Saturday, June 20, after a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Friday, June 19. The ministry announced that 119 cases had been confirmed on Friday, the highest daily increase recorded. Non-essential retail stores, cinemas, and museums must now remain closed and sports matches due to take place have been suspended. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702174748/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352466/costa-rica-authorities-stall-reopening-of-economy-due-to-rise-in-covid-19-cases-june-19-update-7" Costa Rica,CRI,20200620,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Third phase of reopening is canceled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. The opening of cinemas, theaters, museums and shops is postponed on weekends, as well as places of worship and extended hours of beaches. /web/20200622045036/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-prensa/noticias/741-noticias-2020/1727-tercera-fase-de-reapertura-se-cancela-por-aumento-de-casos-covid-19 " Costa Rica,CRI,20200622,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Special measures on paid public transport of people, special transport and international land transport - Public transport intended for the paid transport of people in the form of a bus, minibus or minibus may only operate during the hours from 04:00 to 23:00. - The circulation of special student or occasional transportation vehicles, as well as special bus, minibus and bus services, will not be allowed, except as provided in the second point of the list of exceptions and those cases duly justified and approved by the Transportation Council. Public, required for the continuity of public services or attention to the state of national emergency. - The circulation of special tourism transport vehicles will be allowed, in compliance with the sanitary guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health on COVID-19 and in accordance with the corresponding provisions issued by the Public Transport Council in order to regulate the transit of this type of public transport. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702163518/https://delfino.cr/2020/06/esta-es-la-restriccion-vehicular-que-rige-desde-el-22-de-junio-de-2020-por-pandemia-de-covid-19 The government also made mandatory the use of masks on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702164421/https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/ctp-y-mascarilla-obligatoria-hubiese-querido-que-se-pidiera-desde-hace-mes-y-medio/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200702164553/https://www.nacion.com/ciencia/salud/este-sabado-comienza-a-regir-uso-obligatorio-de/3AERTLUGFBDLPK7FNPMOFXGKWU/story/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200622,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"June 22 - A nationwide restriction on vehicular movements remains in place between 10:00 (local time) and 05:00. Vehicles with number plates ending in 1 and 2 will not be permitted to circulate on Mondays, those ending in 3 and 4 may not travel on Tuesdays, those ending in 5 and 6 on Wednesdays, 7 and 8 on Thursdays, and 9 and 0 on Fridays. Vehicles ending in even numbers may not circulate on Saturdays between 22:00 and 05:00, whilst odd numbers may not travel between these hours on Sundays. Only essential visits to pharmacies, medical centers, and supermarkets will be permitted during these hours. A locality is declared under orange alert, because it has a time restriction vehicular and operation of different facilities to the rest of the country. Border districts, while not under orange alert, are also subject to the strongest vehicular restriction. The rest of the districts and cantons included in the Yellow Alert will be subject to the restrictions and sanitary provisions issued by the Ministry of Health Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702163522/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/354691/costa-rica-borders-to-reopen-to-tourists-on-august-1-update-8 https://web.archive.org/web/20200702163518/https://delfino.cr/2020/06/esta-es-la-restriccion-vehicular-que-rige-desde-el-22-de-junio-de-2020-por-pandemia-de-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200702163548/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/06/cambia-estado-de-alertas-en-comunidades-de-upala-san-carlos-pococi-y-desamparados/ " Costa Rica,CRI,20200622,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On 22 June, the Minister of Health announced new measures requiring the use of face masks in some spaces such as Public transit, cinemas, churches, theaters, banks, and restaurants. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914232246/https://www.crhoy.com/nacionales/por-que-hasta-ahora-costa-rica-exige-el-uso-de-mascarillas/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200623,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Sports events appear to remain closed: Starting from the “Sectoral Protocol for the prevention of COVID-19 in the sports and recreation sector”, approved by the Minister of Sport, Hernán Solano Venegas, the organizations in charge of sports clubs, facilities and sports and recreational events of mass concentration will be able to elaborate their own guides to reactivate their activities, preventing the spread of the virus. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701202626/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/07/aprobado-protocolo-sanitario-para-la-reactivacion-de-actividades-deportivas-y-recreativas/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No new measure annourced. However, given the government measure on June 26 I think the previous coding might be incorrect." Costa Rica,CRI,20200623,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Costa Rican authorities announced on Friday, June 26, that the country's borders will reopen to tourists from certain destinations on August 1 following their closure due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The health ministry stated that international airports will take arrivals from countries deemed to have controlled the spread of COVID-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701190427/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/354691/costa-rica-borders-to-reopen-to-tourists-on-august-1-update-8 https://web.archive.org/web/20200701190443/https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200623,E1: Income support,1,1,"June 23 - 23,700 VULNERABLE FAMILIES RECEIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY SUBSIDY OF 100,000 COLONES (US$172) - The Mixed Institute of Social Aid (IMAS) deposited 23,700 families with an extraordinary subsidy for 100,000 colones, whose poverty and conformation make them vulnerable to the socio-economic impact caused by the COVID-19 emergency. Most of these families received the first draft in April for the same purpose. People did not need to fill out any type of form, since they were identified by the social information systems of IMAS and SINIRUBE, considering among other characteristics the presence of female headship, of elderly people, in a situation of disability or because it detects people minors in charge. People who did not have an account for the deposit received the money with the support of the National Bank. Therefore, individualized messages were created with full name, ID number, amount of the subsidy and indication of the specific branch where you must withdraw your card. The subsidy: It is aimed at households “headed” by women, with dependents, elderly or disabled adults, that were not covered by other State programs. Unlike the Bono Proteger, aimed at people affected by Covid-19, this subsidy is required to be in a situation of poverty. It seeks to contribute to this population to cover their basic needs. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701190827/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/06/23-700-familias-en-vulnerabilidad-reciben-subsidio-extraordinario-de-100-mil-colones/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200623,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"It was agreed to extend until December 31, 2020 8 transitional measures on the regulation regarding the formalization of payment agreements for debts of employers and independent workers with the social security fund: - Decrease in the interest rate (Basic passive rate plus one percentage point). - Extension of the maximum terms of formalization. - Decrease in initial payments for payment agreements with independent workers. - Extension of the term of completion of the payment agreements. - Inclusion of formalization expenses in payment agreements (debts of less than ¢ 1 million). - Expansion in payment agreements, modality paid only interest. - Decrease of the amount to be amortized to readjust payment agreements. - Decrease in the percentage of fiduciary guarantee coverage. It was agreed to extend until September 30, 2020, the suspension of collection procedures, only for debts that originated during the months of February to September 2020. The collection procedures to be suspended are those related closing of business due to late payments, the filing of civil lawsuits, and complaints of wrongful retention of funds. Among the institutional efforts is the increase of ¢ 20 billion (US$34.5million) to the contingency fund for the response to the pandemic, which has an updated amount of ¢ 85 million, of which 42.8% has already been executed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701194029/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/06/ccss-ajusta-medidas-financieras-de-apoyo-durante-2020-ante-emergencia-nacional/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200623,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The MoH continues to publish on its website updated information on the pandemic's evolution and on government measures. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701202957/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/ Other sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510073726/https://www.ministeriodesalud.go.cr/index.php/centro-de-informacion/material-comunicacion/protocolos-ms https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/ https://www.instagram.com/presidenciacr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200623,H2: Testing policy,1,,"June 23 - A total of 192 COVID-19 tests have been carried out on workers from 204 companies in the northern zone in an inter-institutional operation that has going on since carried out since the previous June 16 with the aim of inspecting the operation of the agricultural sector, under the health, labor guidelines and migratory, in the framework of the national pandemic emergency. This was reported by Alid Moreno, from the Health Area of ??the Los Chiles Costa Rican Social Security Fund, after providing a report on Tuesday of the work carried out in the area in conjunction with authorities from the Ministries of Health and Public Security. ""We are seeing if there are symptomatic people with risk factors in these companies and so we can proceed to sample them,"" the official reported, indicating that, ""36 hours later we have the result and if there is a positive case, we proceed jointly. with the Ministry of Health ”, he detailed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701195038/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/06/realizan-192-muestras-covid-19-a-trabajadores-de-204-empresas-en-zona-norte/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200625,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Banco Popular provides new facilities and support measures for clients - Expansions of credit terms, interest rate adjustments or even the granting of grace periods are contemplated. - Support options are designed for clients who show affectation to their income level due to the effects of the pandemic. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701200436/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/06/banco-popular-brinda-nuevas-facilidades-y-medidas-de-apoyo-para-clientes/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200626,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"After an analysis of the epidemiological situation, Costa Rica will be able to advance to phase 3 of reopening, with the exception of the orange alert zones and some neighboring cantons and districts. This was announced at a press conference by the Minister of Health, Daniel Salas and the Minister of National Planning and coordinator of the economic team, Pilar Garrido. Weekends : Weekend operation of shops (50% capacity), cinemas, theaters and museums at 50% (prior purchase and separation of 1.8 meters). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701195509/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/06/gobierno-anuncia-nueva-fase-de-reaperturas-y-actualizacion-en-alertas/ About the Commercial Establishments located in the districts under Orange Alert: establishments can only operate from Monday to Friday from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm. On weekends, only supermarkets, pharmacies, grocery stores, suppliers and health services may operate without time restrictions, as well as those establishments exceptionally enabled by the Ministry of Health. About the Sanitary Vehicle Restriction: Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701201134/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/06/cambia-estado-de-alertas-en-comunidades-de-upala-san-carlos-pococi-y-desamparados/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200626,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"After an analysis of the epidemiological situation, Costa Rica will be able to advance to phase 3 of reopening, with the exception of the orange alert zones and some neighboring cantons and districts. This was announced at a press conference by the Minister of Health, Daniel Salas and the Minister of National Planning and coordinator of the economic team, Pilar Garrido. - Monday to Sunday : The operation of places of worship is authorized with a maximum of 75 people and a distance of 1.8 meters, according to the approved protocols. - Beaches : Access to the beaches can be done from Monday to Sunday from 5:00 am to 9:30 am, using social bubbles. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701195509/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/06/gobierno-anuncia-nueva-fase-de-reaperturas-y-actualizacion-en-alertas/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200709,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On 9 July, the WHO declared Costa Rica as one of the new countries entering the ""Community transmission"" phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this stage, contact tracing efforts are more difficult to maintain. On the week of 6 July, in more than 60% of the registered cases in the country, it was not possible to investigate the epidemiological links due to the collapse of the tracking systems, given the large number of infections being registered. http://archive.fo/2I9qF" Costa Rica,CRI,20200714,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of 22 July, schools remain closed in Costa Rica. http://archive.fo/hKx4Y" Costa Rica,CRI,20200714,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"From 20 July, the Government declared more stringent vehicle restriction measures that will be in place until 31 July. http://archive.fo/C4o54 http://archive.vn/yqMId" Costa Rica,CRI,20200714,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Until 1 August, only Costa Rican citizens, residents who left the country before 24 March, minor children of Costa Rican citizens, and Foreign diplomats are allowed to enter Costa Rica. This restriction applies to all arrivals by land, sea, and air. The Minister of Health also declared that, as of 1 August, only foreigners from countries that have ""controlled the spread of the virus"" will be able to enter the country. ttp://web.archive.org/web/20200722213503/https://cr.usembassy.gov/es/covid-19-coronavirus-informacion/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200714,E1: Income support,1,1,"On 9 April, the Government announced a three-month temporary financial aid ""Bono Proteger"" targeting people affected by the health emergency of COVID-19. According to these dates, this income support is still in place. As of now, however, there are no expectations of additional income support. Deputies of the Legislative Assembly recently rejected an extraordinary budget of the Government that included ¢75,000 million for the delivery of social aid. http://web.archive.org/web/20200722223356/https://www.elmundo.cr/costa-rica/gobierno-lanza-bono-economico-para-trabajadores-afectados-por-covid-19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200709151150/https://thecostaricanews.com/more-than-139000-citizens-are-still-waiting-to-recieve-the-bono-proteger/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200714,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health keeps updating its website and social media (Twitter) on a regular basis with information regarding the pandemic." Costa Rica,CRI,20200723,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Costa Rican government will begin an economic reopening on 1 August, in a bid to reverse a sharp coronavirus-induced slowdown, the president said on 29 July. This could imply some policy changes in the next coding. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730212422/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-costa-rica-economy/costa-rica-to-begin-staggered-reopening-as-july-coronavirus-cases-jump-idUKKCN24V07N" Costa Rica,CRI,20200723,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Costa Rican government will begin an economic reopening on 1 August, in a bid to reverse a sharp coronavirus-induced slowdown, the president said on 29 July. This could imply some policy changes in the next coding. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730212422/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-costa-rica-economy/costa-rica-to-begin-staggered-reopening-as-july-coronavirus-cases-jump-idUKKCN24V07N" Costa Rica,CRI,20200723,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Despite the reopening plans, the government is expected to maintain the restrictions on large gatherings, bars, and nightclubs. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730212422/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-costa-rica-economy/costa-rica-to-begin-staggered-reopening-as-july-coronavirus-cases-jump-idUKKCN24V07N" Costa Rica,CRI,20200723,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Costa Rican government will begin an economic reopening on 1 August, in a bid to reverse a sharp coronavirus-induced slowdown, the president said on 29 July. This could imply some policy changes in the next coding. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730212422/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-costa-rica-economy/costa-rica-to-begin-staggered-reopening-as-july-coronavirus-cases-jump-idUKKCN24V07N" Costa Rica,CRI,20200723,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of August 1, international passenger flights will be authorized to arrive at Costa Rica's three international airports." Costa Rica,CRI,20200730,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No recent changes found in debt/contract relief policy." Costa Rica,CRI,20200730,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No recent changes found in testing policy." Costa Rica,CRI,20200801,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"From 1 August and during the next 9 days, there will be reopening of most economic activities in the country. These measures will be rollbacked from 10-21 August, where the country will go back to a lockdown; and will be reinstated from 22 August onwards, where this staggered reopening policy will be evaluated. Businesses allowed to resume activities at a 50% capacity and from 5:00 am to 8:30 am include: Markets, supermarkets, mini-supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, butchers, pharmacies, banking and financial services, laundries, hardware stores, locksmiths, sale of agricultural products, livestock, fisheries, florists, veterinary and hygiene supplies, funeral homes and vigil chapels. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806161050/https://www.elmundo.cr/costa-rica/estas-son-las-nuevas-medidas-que-regiran-a-partir-del-1-de-agosto/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Despite the new reopening measures in the country, a ban on large gatherings including public shows, public celebrations, entertainment activities in shopping centers, among others, remains in place. " Costa Rica,CRI,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"With the new measures implemented from 1 August, private gatherings are allowed in places of worship with mandatory use of a face mask, and a maximum occupancy capacity of 75 people. This number of people does not include the staff of the place (which must be the minimum), with distance measures of 1.8 meters respecting social bubbles. Event rooms for activities of a maximum of 30 people (with seating separation measures of at least 1.8 meters, respecting social bubbles, and with lists of attendees with an identification number and contact number). The 30 people should include the event logistics staff and guests. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806161050/https://www.elmundo.cr/costa-rica/estas-son-las-nuevas-medidas-que-regiran-a-partir-del-1-de-agosto/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200801,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The government of Costa Rica announced on 23 July the opening of international flights, starting on August 1. Foreign travelers will be allowed to enter the country after meeting a series of requirements, such as a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test result 48 hours prior to the trip; and an epidemiological digital form of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund. The first flight arrived last 3 August from Spain with more than 200 passengers. Government's announcement: http://archive.fo/e0rC1 Coverage of the first flight: http://archive.fo/Wexqx" Costa Rica,CRI,20200806,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government of Costa Rica announced on 23 July the opening of international flights, starting on August 1. Foreign travelers will be allowed to enter the country after meeting a series of requirements, such as a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test result 48 hours prior to the trip; and an epidemiological digital form of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund. However, flights may only be allowed from certain regions. The first flight arrived last 3 August from Spain with more than 200 passengers. Government's announcement: http://archive.fo/e0rC1 Coverage of the first flight: http://archive.fo/Wexqx" Costa Rica,CRI,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 1 August and during the next 9 days, there will be reopening of most economic activities in the country. These measures will be rollbacked from 10-21 August, where the country will go back to a lockdown; and will be reinstated from 22 August onwards, where this staggered reopening policy will be evaluated. Businesses allowed to resume activities at a 50% capacity and from 5:00 am to 8:30 am include: Markets, supermarkets, mini-supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, butchers, pharmacies, banking and financial services, laundries, hardware stores, locksmiths, sale of agricultural products, livestock, fisheries, florists, veterinary and hygiene supplies, funeral homes and vigil chapels. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806161050/https://www.elmundo.cr/costa-rica/estas-son-las-nuevas-medidas-que-regiran-a-partir-del-1-de-agosto/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As mentioned before, certain sectors were opened, but this will fluctuate as some are going to close again for the subsequent 12 days in order to evaluate the process (it does not seem to be specified if this refers to essential ones remaining open only). https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-costa-rica-economy/costa-rica-to-begin-staggered-reopening-as-july-coronavirus-cases-jump-idUKKCN24V07N" Costa Rica,CRI,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no changes found. " Costa Rica,CRI,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"no policy changes found." Costa Rica,CRI,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restrictions remain in place, with particular times of entering/leaving: https://web.archive.org/web/20200804090733/https://www.mopt.go.cr/wps/portal/Home/informacionrelevante/restriccion/!ut/p/z1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8ziPQPcDQy9TQx83D0szQwcTYOcnIwCPYz8Q8z0w9EUmAW5GDha-viYuvkbGFuYG-hHEaPfAAU4GjgFGTkZGxi4-xuRox_ZJML6o9CUYPoArACfE7EoQHFDQW5oaIRBpicAzmG7ew!!/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200828,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 28 August, the Minister of Education announced that schools will remain closed during 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914222958/https://www.elpais.cr/2020/08/27/costa-rica-anuncia-el-no-retorno-a-las-clases-presenciales-este-2020/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200828,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There are still no restrictions for intercity or interstate travel; however, nationwide driving restrictions based on license plate number are in effect. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914225148/https://cr.usembassy.gov/es/covid-19-coronavirus-informacion/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"People with respiratory symptoms are encouraged to stay at home. However, no stay at home requirements seem to be in place in the country as of 14 September." Costa Rica,CRI,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of 14 September, there are no restrictions to interpovincial travel. I flagged this indicator on 3 June after checking with a local source that internal movement was reduced but never restricted in Costa Rica. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914225148/https://cr.usembassy.gov/es/covid-19-coronavirus-informacion/" Costa Rica,CRI,20200828,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 14 September, Costa Rica is allowing commercial flights but only from some pre-authorized regions. This is the list currently in effect: THE EUROPEAN UNION, SCHENGEN ZONE, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM: for flights from the European Union, the Schengen Zone, and the United Kingdom; for citizens and residents of the European Union, the Schengen Zone, and the United Kingdom. CANADA: for flights from Canada; for citizens and residents of Canada and for citizens and residents of the European Union, the Schengen Zone, and the United Kingdom in transit. SOUTH AMERICA: for flights from Uruguay; for citizens and residents of Uruguay. ASIA: for flights from Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and the People’s Republic of China; for citizens and residents of Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and the People’s Republic of China. OCEANIA: for flights from Australia and New Zealand; for citizens and residents of Australia and New Zealand. As of Sept. 1, 2020: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Residents of nine states): Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. As of Sept. 15, 2020: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Residents of ten states): Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington and Wyoming. As of Oct. 1, 2020: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Residents of one state): California (if the epidemiological scenario permits it). http://web.archive.org/web/20200914224521/https://www.visitcostarica.com/en/costa-rica/statement-costa-rica-tourism-board-covid-19" Costa Rica,CRI,20200828,E1: Income support,1,1,"As of 14 September, the website of the program ""Bono Proteger"" seems to remain in place, including information for new beneficiaries on how to enroll. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914231314/http://www.mtss.go.cr/elministerio/despacho/covid-19-mtss/plan_proteger/bono_proteger.html" Costa Rica,CRI,20200828,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No recent changes found in debt/contract relief policy." Costa Rica,CRI,20200828,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health keeps updating its website and social media (Twitter) on a regular basis with information regarding the pandemic." Costa Rica,CRI,20200828,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes found on testing policy" Costa Rica,CRI,20200828,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No changes found on contact tracing policy" Costa Rica,CRI,20200909,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From 9 September, the use of face masks will be mandatory throughout the country when accessing establishments and closed spaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914230022/https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/09/publicado-decreto-que-indica-el-uso-obligatorio-de-mascarillas-en-lugares-cerrados/ " Costa Rica,CRI,20200914,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"From 15 September, new measures in Costa Rica ban non-essential activities in Cantones classified in the orange risk group. http://web.archive.org/web/20200922215820/https://sites.google.com/presidencia.go.cr/alertas/regulaci%C3%B3n-de-establecimientos/modelo-de-gesti%C3%B3n-compartida-costa-rica-trabaja-y-se-cuida" Costa Rica,CRI,20200914,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events and gatherings are still banned http://web.archive.org/web/20200922215820/https://sites.google.com/presidencia.go.cr/alertas/regulaci%C3%B3n-de-establecimientos/modelo-de-gesti%C3%B3n-compartida-costa-rica-trabaja-y-se-cuida" Costa Rica,CRI,20200914,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy changes found" Costa Rica,CRI,20200914,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Despite the new measures from 15 September, there seem to be no restrictions on social mobility or staying at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200922215820/https://sites.google.com/presidencia.go.cr/alertas/regulaci%C3%B3n-de-establecimientos/modelo-de-gesti%C3%B3n-compartida-costa-rica-trabaja-y-se-cuida" Costa Rica,CRI,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars and casinos are allowed to open since October 5. The reopening of new businesses will be decided in the following days. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006030357/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/10/05/autoridades-de-costa-rica-anuncian-la-reapertura-de-bares-y-casinos/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201007,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"For dates between August 31 to October 31, officials have announced that most businesses with a health permit (e.g. restaurants, shops, many services) will be allowed to open at 50% capacity and hotels will be allowed to operate at 100% (with common areas at 50%). Starting October 9, bars and casinos will be able to reopen, with strict health measures in place. Begining October 15, beaches will be open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020072459/https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/costa-rica-coronavirus/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201007,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From August 1, a partial reopening for visitors from some countries began. visitors need to complete an online epidemiological form, present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test (taken a maximum of 72 hours before departure), and carry specified travel insurance. A quarantine period is not required for tourists when entering. Residents from all countries and all U.S. States will be allowed to enter starting November 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020072459/https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/costa-rica-coronavirus/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201007,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Campaigns by the government-run healthcare system (CCSS) are continuously informing the public of preventative techniques. They are delivering the information through television, radio, and social media. A new telephone hotline (1322) was put in place that is dedicated to Coronavirus consultations. 911 remains available for serious health situations and other emergencies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020072459/https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/costa-rica-coronavirus/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201021,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Originally, nonessental businesses in Orange Zones may have been temporarily closed or only allowed limited operating hours. However, since September 9 and through October, most businesses have been allowed to remain open, even if they are in an Orange Alert (see reopening section above). The local governments in these zones must have an approved action plan in place in order to qualify. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101084743/https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/costa-rica-coronavirus/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201021,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mass gathering events like concerts, sporting events, festivals, and fairs will remain closed for the forseable future, even with reopening measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101084743/https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/costa-rica-coronavirus/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201021,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Mass gathering events like concerts, sporting events, festivals, and fairs will remain closed for the forseable future, even with reopening measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101084743/https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/costa-rica-coronavirus/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201021,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government announced a package of revenue and expenditure measures to protect workers and companies against the economic effects of COVID-19, including (i) an interest-free 3-month moratorium on the payment of value-added taxes, business income taxes, and customs duties; (ii) a temporary adjustment to social security contributions by making them proportional to the time worked for a period of 6 months, as well as a deferral of the payment until the end of the year; (iii) a 4-month moratorium on taxes to be paid to the Costa Rican Tourism Institute for firms in the tourism sector facing liquidity constraints; (iiv) a monthly subsidy of ¢100-200,000 for 3 months to about 375 thousand households economically affected by the crisis. In addition, salary increases for public employees (except for the police) are suspended this year to direct more resources to the attention of COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101091236/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Costa Rica,CRI,20201021,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"A minimum 2-month moratorium on the payment of principal and/or interest for personal credit, mortgages, auto loans, credit card loans, consumer loans, and education loans for affected households and firms (the National Bank of Costa Rica announced it would extend moratoria for affected clients until December 2020). https://web.archive.org/web/20201101091236/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Costa Rica,CRI,20201021,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1," On July 20, the Ministry of Health modified the regulation for masks or face shields. Now they are required in all indoor spaces, except for private homes and restaurants (customers are exempt but not staff). Beginning September 9, a mask specifically must be worn in all those spaces. A face shield can be worn as well, but only in addition to a mask. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101084743/https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/costa-rica-coronavirus/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201101,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Residents from all countries and all U.S. States will be allowed to enter starting November 1. To enter, visitors will need to complete an online epidemiological form and carry specified travel insurance. A quarantine period is not required for tourists when entering. COVID-19 tests are also NO LONGER required (since October 26). https://web.archive.org/web/20201101081718/https://www.twoweeksincostarica.com/costa-rica-coronavirus/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201102,C1: School closing,3,1,"No updates here" Costa Rica,CRI,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Essential services are open according to the US Embassy in Costa Rica. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116065025/https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates here" Costa Rica,CRI,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No updates here" Costa Rica,CRI,20201102,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is operating normally but, the Government of Costa Rica has mandated the use of facial coverings while waiting at bus stops and on public transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116065025/https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the US Embassy in Costa Rica, ""there are no restrictions for intercity or interstate travel; however, nationwide driving restrictions based on license plate numbers are in effect"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201116065025/https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Costa Rica,CRI,20201102,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On November 1, 2020, US Citizens began being allowed to enter Costa Rica according to the US Embassy in Costa Rica. All travelers will be screened in the airport for covid-19 symptoms and must complete an online Health Pass. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116065025/https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201102,E1: Income support,1,1,"No updates here " Costa Rica,CRI,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Facial coverings are required in all public spaces and in all indoor settings except when eating, while alone, or in a private home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116065025/https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,C1: School closing,3,1,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health Facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No updates to screening as per the US Embassy in Costa Rica https://web.archive.org/web/20201119142437/https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Costa Rica,CRI,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates here as per the Costa Rican Ministry of Health facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206060836/https://www.facebook.com/msaludcr/" Cuba,CUB,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""On January 28, the Cuban government announced the formulation of an interagency working group to direct host government response to COVID-19 chaired by the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP)."" Archived Source: /web/20200406214929/https://cu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cuba,CUB,20200221,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening of temperatures and symptoms is implemented at all Cuban borders http://archive.fo/wip/uLsV4" Cuba,CUB,20200310,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""On March 10, state media reported the Cuban government continues to closely monitor the situation and is testing suspected cases in accordance with updates provided by its interagency working group."" Archived Source: /web/20200406214929/https://cu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cuba,CUB,20200310,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""According to Portal Miranda, there are currently 716 people under follow-up , and close surveillance is being maintained of the rest of the people in the country who may have respiratory symptoms or may have been linked to others who entered Cuba and may have symptoms. ""For us, any case related to travelers who have come from a country in transmission and have respiratory symptoms, is a suspicious patient until we demonstrate otherwise,"" he said. “For this reason, we have a group of people who refer to the centers destined for this purpose, others who go to where we already have confirmed patients, and another 26,000 people who are currently under surveillance in the community. These are individuals who are less close contacts, but who are also of interest to be able to identify if they develop any symptoms ”."" Archived Source: /web/20200406225645/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/03/20/gobierno-cubano-informa-nuevas-medidas-para-el-enfrentamiento-a-la-covid-19-video/" Cuba,CUB,20200320,C1: School closing,0,,"""Regarding some claims to close schools in the country, he explained that it is preferable that children are in educational centers and not on the street . However, the education sector has taken measures to strengthen the hygiene and care of those who are in its facilities."" Archived Source: /web/20200406225645/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/03/20/gobierno-cubano-informa-nuevas-medidas-para-el-enfrentamiento-a-la-covid-19-video/" Cuba,CUB,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"So far, it seems they have encouraged business as usual, but are encouraging businesses to implement additional health measures in workplaces. For example, see: https://web.archive.org/save/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-cuba/keep-calm-and-carry-on-cuba-warns-virus-panic-bad-for-immune-system-idUKKBN2173DL ""The president informed that proposals for work at home, telecommuting, classes or online assignments will be presented for the students, and called only to go out to places necessary to buy food, medicine or some procedure ."" Archived Source: /web/20200406225645/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/03/20/gobierno-cubano-informa-nuevas-medidas-para-el-enfrentamiento-a-la-covid-19-video/" Cuba,CUB,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Large gatherings and events are also suspended . Some are postponed or resized, and even the International Tourism Fair is suspended, which will be held when appropriate."" Archived Source: /web/20200406225645/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/03/20/gobierno-cubano-informa-nuevas-medidas-para-el-enfrentamiento-a-la-covid-19-video/" Cuba,CUB,20200320,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Avoiding crowds, travel, and public transportation at peak times and canceling social events also demand high awareness and responsibility of the population,"" he added. Archived Source: /web/20200406225645/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/03/20/gobierno-cubano-informa-nuevas-medidas-para-el-enfrentamiento-a-la-covid-19-video/" Cuba,CUB,20200320,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""On March 20, the Government of Cuba announced the closure of its borders to non-Cuban citizens."" Archived Source: /web/20200406214929/https://cu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cuba,CUB,20200322,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Archived Source: /web/20200406224829/https://covid19cubadata.github.io/" Cuba,CUB,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Cuba was also suspending interregional transport, which 22,000 people use each day"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203351/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-cuba/cuban-government-bans-cubans-from-leaving-island-suspends-schools-over-coronavirus-idUKKBN21B04X" Cuba,CUB,20200324,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools closed and suspended. http://archive.fo/wip/t2WUY" Cuba,CUB,20200324,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Cuba was also suspending interregional transport, which 22,000 people use each day"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203351/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-cuba/cuban-government-bans-cubans-from-leaving-island-suspends-schools-over-coronavirus-idUKKBN21B04X" Cuba,CUB,20200324,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"All tourists are ordered to remain in their hotel or private homes- only allowed to leave the premise to go to the airport to return hom. http://archive.fo/t2WUY" Cuba,CUB,20200325,C1: School closing,3,1,"Cuba suspended the school year as of March 24 to prevent the expansion of COVID-19. The closure will extend for three weeks, but since the fourth week is the one corresponding to the school break, teaching activities will stop for a month. Universities are also closed since March 25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416173504/https://www.presidencia.gob.cu/es/cuba/covid-19/" Cuba,CUB,20200403,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"A quarantine order and lockdown imposed for parts of Havana and Pinar del Rio. Residents to stay at home unless essential workers, or with a permit. http://archive.fo/wip/3lb1P" Cuba,CUB,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Parts of Havana and Pinar del Rio under quarantine/lockdown, residents not allowed to enter or leave without permits. http://archive.fo/t2WUY" Cuba,CUB,20200403,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""On April 2, the Cuban government suspended the arrival and departure of all international flights. They have not announced a date on which the airport will reopen to international flights."" Archived Source: /web/20200406214929/https://cu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cuba,CUB,20200407,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""The president informed that proposals for work at home, telecommuting, classes or online assignments will be presented for the students, and called only to go out to places necessary to buy food, medicine or some procedure ."" Archived Source: /web/20200406225645/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/03/20/gobierno-cubano-informa-nuevas-medidas-para-el-enfrentamiento-a-la-covid-19-video/ There can't be people with respiratory symptoms in workplaces, and the government recommend adjustments to working hours, but they haven't closed workplaces so far. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416173504/https://www.presidencia.gob.cu/es/cuba/covid-19/. Article with a summary of all measures adopted by the government: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416175315/http://www.vanguardia.cu/de-cuba/16833-nuevas-medidas-del-gobierno-de-cuba-para-enfrentar-la-amenaza-de-la-covid-19" Cuba,CUB,20200407,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""On April 2, the Cuban government suspended the arrival and departure of all international flights. They have not announced a date on which the airport will reopen to international flights."" Archived Source: /web/20200406214929/https://cu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cuba,CUB,20200407,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""On January 28, the Cuban government announced the formulation of an interagency working group to direct host government response to COVID-19 chaired by the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP)."" Archived Source: /web/20200406214929/https://cu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ “The use of the media to explain to citizens the measures to be adopted and the global evolution of the epidemic has been a systematic practice in recent weeks”… They also developed an App called COVID-19-InfoCU to facilitate access to official information. “El uso de los medios para explicar a la ciudadanía las medidas a adoptar y la evolución global de la epidemia ha sido una práctica sistemática en las últimas semanas” https://web.archive.org/web/20200416173504/https://www.presidencia.gob.cu/es/cuba/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200416211201/http://www.sld.cu/noticia/2020/02/27/disponible-aplicacion-desarrollada-por-infomed-sobre-el-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200416210744/https://www.paho.org/cub/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1010:pandemia-covid-19-y-la-respuesta-en-cuba&Itemid=607" Cuba,CUB,20200407,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The government claims that they perform more than 1,000 COVID 19 tests in one day. It seems that since April 1 they are testing anyone showing COVID-19 symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416205955/https://salud.msp.gob.cu/?p=4702 https://web.archive.org/web/20200416210124/http://www.tvavila.icrt.cu/cuba-aplica-pruebas-rapidas-para-diagnosticar-nuevos-casos-de-covid-19/" Cuba,CUB,20200408,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events were cancelled since March 18 “Por indicaciones del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, el gobierno cubano dispuso la cancelación de actos, eventos y conmemoraciones históricas de carácter masivo, se ratificó este miércoles” https://web.archive.org/web/20200416194457/http://cubasi.cu/es/noticia/gobierno-de-cuba-cancela-actos-y-eventos-publicos-ante-la-covid-19" Cuba,CUB,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Some districts in Havana are requiring people to stay home (except key workers) Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200421190849/https://havanatimes.org/features/two-cuban-communities-under-lockdown/" Cuba,CUB,20200408,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is no information on official guidelines for COVID-19 contact tracing. However, it seems that for some cases they do contact tracing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416211639/https://www.elnuevodia.com/corresponsalias/cuba/nota/cubarealizasobre20000pruebasparadetectarcovid-19-2558095/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200416211540/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-03-14/permanente-seguimiento-en-villa-clara-a-17-contactos-con-el-caso-positivo-a-covid-19-14-03-2020-01-03-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20200416210744/https://www.paho.org/cub/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1010:pandemia-covid-19-y-la-respuesta-en-cuba&Itemid=607" Cuba,CUB,20200409,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The collection of electricity, water and gas services is postponed. The monthly billing will remain in force with the same rates but payments will be deferred without penalty or cut of services. In addition, the collection of fines for the government is temporarily suspended, extending the deadline. Due to the pandemic, the established surcharges will not be applied when the fine is not paid in the established period. /web/20200503181135/https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2020-04-09-u157374-e157374-s27061-gobierno-cuba-aplaza-pago-facturas-luz-agua-gas " Cuba,CUB,20200409,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""On January 28, the Cuban government announced the formulation of an interagency working group to direct host government response to COVID-19 chaired by the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP)."" Archived Source: /web/20200406214929/https://cu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ “The use of the media to explain to citizens the measures to be adopted and the global evolution of the epidemic has been a systematic practice in recent weeks”… They also developed an App called COVID-19-InfoCU to facilitate access to official information. “El uso de los medios para explicar a la ciudadanía las medidas a adoptar y la evolución global de la epidemia ha sido una práctica sistemática en las últimas semanas” https://web.archive.org/web/20200416173504/https://www.presidencia.gob.cu/es/cuba/covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200416211201/http://www.sld.cu/noticia/2020/02/27/disponible-aplicacion-desarrollada-por-infomed-sobre-el-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200416210744/https://www.paho.org/cub/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1010:pandemia-covid-19-y-la-respuesta-en-cuba&Itemid=607 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425172409/https://www.presidencia.gob.cu/es/cuba/covid-19/" Cuba,CUB,20200409,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The government claims that they perform more than 1,000 COVID 19 tests in one day. It seems that since April 1 they are testing anyone showing COVID-19 symptoms. Archived links (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200416205955/https://salud.msp.gob.cu/?p=4702 https://web.archive.org/web/20200416210124/http://www.tvavila.icrt.cu/cuba-aplica-pruebas-rapidas-para-diagnosticar-nuevos-casos-de-covid-19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200504123227/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52496344 " Cuba,CUB,20200409,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is no information on official guidelines for COVID-19 contact tracing. However, it seems that for some cases they do contact tracing, and they developed a mobile App for contact tracing. Archived links (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504123227/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52496344 http://web.archive.org/web/20200504131255/http://www.sld.cu/noticia/2020/02/27/disponible-aplicacion-desarrollada-por-infomed-sobre-el-covid-19" Cuba,CUB,20200411,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"“Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, Minister of Transport said that starting Saturday, there will be a total shut down of the circulation of all public transport of both state and private sector, including inter-municipal and rural services” ""Estamos haciendo una paralización total de todos los servicios de trasporte público, estatales y no estatales, en el país"" para ""contener el avance de esta enfermedad"", anunció en la televisión estatal el ministro del Transporte, Eduardo Rodríguez. Esto implica autobuses y taxis. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416195253/https://www.presidencia.gob.cu/es/noticias/cuba-continua-su-batalla-sin-descanso-contra-la-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200416195518/http://www.radiohc.cu/en/noticias/nacionales/219379-public-transport-to-be-shut-down-in-cuba-as-of-saturday https://web.archive.org/web/20200416195525/https://www.dw.com/es/cuba-paraliza-transporte-p%C3%BAblico-y-cierra-grandes-comercios-por-coronavirus/a-53084145" Cuba,CUB,20200415,E1: Income support,1,0,"Vulnerable groups receive 100% of the basic salary (USD 15) in the first month and 60% from the second month. 100% of the basic salary is maintained during the first month and then 60% of the basic salary for mothers or guardians who are workers and have been affected by the suspension of classes. 42% of workers with work interruptions have been relocated in sectors such as food production, in vacant positions in the health system, as well as in the research activity carried out throughout the country. Entrepreneurs (independent workers), in addition to taxes, are temporarily suspended from charging licenses and the moratorium during the month of April on social security contributions. However, they are not entitled to a subsidy due to the paralysis of their businesses. /web/20200503051942/http://mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu/mesa-redonda/2020/04/15/aclaraciones-necesarias-en-materia-laboral-salarial-y-tributaria-video/" Cuba,CUB,20200417,C1: School closing,3,1,"http://www.escambray.cu/2020/programacion-educativa-por-la-television-cubana-a-partir-del-lunes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200425125406/https://www.mes.gob.cu/sites/default/files/documentos/rs.sm_.509.pdf" Cuba,CUB,20200417,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425134617/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-04-09/comercio-en-cuba-cerraran-grandes-tiendas-y-se-solo-se-venderan-alimentos-y-productos-higienicos-09-04-2020-21-04-26https://web.archive.org/save/ http://www.radiocubana.cu/la-opinion/28-desde-la-radio/28187-conozca-detalles-del-tratamiento-laboral-salarial-y-de-seguridad-social-a-adoptar-por-la-covid-19-infografias" Cuba,CUB,20200417,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143900/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-04-09/covid-19-queda-paralizado-todo-el-transporte-publico-de-cuba-a-partir-del-sabado-11-de-abril-09-04-2020-19-04-09 https://twitter.com/MitransCuba/status/1250884776468385792/photo/1" Cuba,CUB,20200417,C8: International travel controls,4,,"From 0:27. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Z40Jq_kVI" Cuba,CUB,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"Even though the government is preparing for students to return to classrooms, there is no restart date yet. Archived link (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504121933/https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=362209&SEO=cuba-prepara-reinicio-de-curso-escolar-aunque-sin-fecha-definida" Cuba,CUB,20200426,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Covid-19 control measures remain in place. Only essential workplaces are open. Archived links (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504122607/http://www.acn.cu/cuba/64231-normas-cubanas-para-evitar-expansion-del-nuevo-coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20200504122847/https://www.hk01.com/favicon-32x32.png?v=5AeznpzBEm" Cuba,CUB,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"It seems that the government hasn't announced restrictions on gatherings. " Cuba,CUB,20200426,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport has been suspended since April 9 and the measure remains in place. Archived links (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504124705/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-04-09/covid-19-queda-paralizado-todo-el-transporte-publico-de-cuba-a-partir-del-sabado-11-de-abril-09-04-2020-19-04-09 http://web.archive.org/web/20200504123227/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52496344 http://web.archive.org/web/20200504124840/https://www.minuto30.com/mas-salud/cuba-reporta-38-nuevos-casos-de-covid-19-la-mayoria-en-la-habana/1026366/ " Cuba,CUB,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lockdown measures are adopted in stages (by zones) in the country. Some districts in Havana are requiring people to stay home (except for key workers). Archived links (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200421190849/https://havanatimes.org/features/two-cuban-communities-under-lockdown/ http://web.archive.org/save/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-04-09/medidas-a-adoptar-para-el-cumplimiento-de-la-cuarentena-covid-19-en-nuestro-pais-09-04-2020-00-04-25 http://web.archive.org/web/20200504125504/https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=358342&SEO=alimentos-a-las-casas-en-zonas-de-aislamiento-por-covid-19-en-cuba" Cuba,CUB,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Cuba was also suspending interregional transport, which 22,000 people use each day"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203351/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-cuba/cuban-government-bans-cubans-from-leaving-island-suspends-schools-over-coronavirus-idUKKBN21B04X The measure remains in place. Archived link (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504123227/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52496344" Cuba,CUB,20200426,C8: International travel controls,4,,"National and international flights in Cuba remain cancelled. Between March 20 and April 1, Cuba closed its borders. Archived links (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504123227/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52496344 http://web.archive.org/web/20200504130115/http://lademajagua.cu/cubana-aviacion-mantiene-suspension-vuelos-ante-covid-19/" Cuba,CUB,20200427,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events were cancelled since March 18, and the measure remains in place. Archived links (Spanish): “Por indicaciones del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, el gobierno cubano dispuso la cancelación de actos, eventos y conmemoraciones históricas de carácter masivo, se ratificó este miércoles” https://web.archive.org/web/20200416194457/http://cubasi.cu/es/noticia/gobierno-de-cuba-cancela-actos-y-eventos-publicos-ante-la-covid-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200504123227/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52496344 http://web.archive.org/web/20200504122848/http://www.acn.cu/cuba/63960-la-covid-19-afecta-sectores-economicos-claves-pero-abre-oportunidades-a-otros" Cuba,CUB,20200504,E1: Income support,0,,"The Ministry of Work and Social Security established that workers who are in the high risk group due to their age or comorbidities, or workers who cannot be reallocated during the pandemic, should perceive 100% of their salary during the first month and 60% while measures against covid are in place. See: Actualizacion de medidas aprobadas por el Gobierno"" (30/4/20). 2-4 and 7. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514215725/http://www.mtss.gob.cu/ The Ministry of Finance established that the payments for workers wages have to be assumed by the entity to which they belong, with their own financial resources. Only if the entity cannot afford to cover wages, it can apply for Government support. (not the workers individually). See Gaceta Oficial - NORMAS DEL MINISTERIO DE FINANZAS Y PRECIOS RELATIVAS AL ENFRENTAMIENTO DE LA COVID-19. Resolucion No. 148/2020, Art 3 and 4." Cuba,CUB,20200505,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200514161556/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-04-18/continuaran-las-teleclases-el-curso-escolar-no-podra-reanudarse-el-20-de-abril-18-04-2020-00-04-09" Cuba,CUB,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Measures remain in place without changes." Cuba,CUB,20200505,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Although there is no policy dictating the specific number of people who are allowed to gather, the President emphasised the need not to relax the measures that have been taken to control Covid, especially social distancing. Also, all public events have been cancelled and most stores, restaurants and bars are closed or working as take-away. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515153745/https://www.presidencia.gob.cu/es/noticias/ante-la-covid-19-la-confianza-es-hoy-el-gran-enemigo/ https://twitter.com/DiazCanelB/status/1249769012118069256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1249769012118069256&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiobayamo.icrt.cu%2F2020%2F04%2F13%2Fpresidente-de-cuba-exhorta-a-quedarse-en-casa-ante-la-covid-19%2F https://web.archive.org/web/20200515161133/https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=357828&SEO=presidente-de-cuba-exhorta-a-quedarse-en-casa-ante-la-covid-19 " Cuba,CUB,20200505,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Measures remain unchanged since April 11th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514174627/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/04/16/ministerio-del-transporte-esclarece-nuevas-medidas-ante-la-covid-19/" Cuba,CUB,20200505,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Although the quarantine has been lifted in a number of areas, the government still commands citizens to respect social distancing if they have to leave their houses, which they are allowed to do only to buy essential items. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515161133/https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=357828&SEO=presidente-de-cuba-exhorta-a-quedarse-en-casa-ante-la-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200515155457/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-05-07/para-darle-una-estocada-final-al-nuevo-coronavirus-en-la-habana-y-sancti-spiritus-07-05-2020-00-05-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200428062534/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-04-06/diferencias-entre-aislamiento-cuarentena-y-distanciamiento-social-06-04-2020-00-04-48 " Cuba,CUB,20200505,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200514172612/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-05-03/holguin-restringe-circulacion-de-vehiculos-estatales-y-privados-03-05-2020-13-05-46" Cuba,CUB,20200505,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"See Art. 20, 23-24, 27-29, ""COVID19. Actualizacion de medidas aprobadas por el Gobierno"" (30/4/20). http://web.archive.org/web/20200514215725/http://www.mtss.gob.cu/" Cuba,CUB,20200505,H2: Testing policy,1,,"In the May protocol it is stated that suspect cases will be tested. Suspect cases are those with symptoms and a history of travel, contact with someone who has travelled or if it is a contact of a confirmed case. See pages 7 and 102. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514191153/http://files.sld.cu/editorhome/files/2020/05/MINSAP_Protocolo-de-Actuaci%25C3%25B3n-Nacional-para-la-COVID-19_versi%25C3%25B3n-1.4_mayo-2020.pdf" Cuba,CUB,20200505,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In the new protocol (May) it is stated that contacts from suspect cases will be admitted to an isolation centre for 14 days (see pages 13 and 15, 2.1.3) https://web.archive.org/web/20200514191153/http://files.sld.cu/editorhome/files/2020/05/MINSAP_Protocolo-de-Actuaci%25C3%25B3n-Nacional-para-la-COVID-19_versi%25C3%25B3n-1.4_mayo-2020.pdf Also, in the daily report by the Ministry of Health, the new cases are individually identified, and the number of contacts being monitored for each of them is recorded. https://web.archive.org/save/https://salud.msp.gob.cu/?p=5248" Cuba,CUB,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"See ""COVID19. Actualizacion de medidas aprobadas por el Gobierno"" 30/4/20. Art 1. states that, if possible, work should be done from home. The Ministry of Internal Commerce announced that chain stores will only sell groceries and hygiene products, big stores will be closed and restaurants can only offer their products by take-away or delivery. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514164211/https://www.mincin.gob.cu/content/medidas-de-comercio-interior-en-enfrentamiento-la-covid-19" Cuba,CUB,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"See Art.3 and 10. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514152223/https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.cu/sites/default/files/goc-2020-ex25.pdf Before mother's day the president insisted on the importance of respecting social distancing measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514155915/http://www.cuba.cu/sociedad/2020-05-09/felicita-diaz-canel-a-las-madres-de-cuba-e-insiste-en-la-disciplina-con-el-distanciamiento-social/51595" Cuba,CUB,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"All citizens are required to stay at home, and only one member of the family (the one with lowest epidemiological risk) is allowed to leave to do essential shopping (food, hygienic products, etc). See Art 3, d. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514152223/https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.cu/sites/default/files/goc-2020-ex25.pdf Although in a number of municipalities quarantine measures have been lifted, authorities emphasise the importance of staying at home and adopting social distancing measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514154424/http://www.escambray.cu/2020/termina-la-cuarentena-continua-el-distanciamiento/https://web.archive.org/web/20200514154429/ http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/05/08/cuba-frente-a-la-covid-19-dia-59-ultimas-noticias/" Cuba,CUB,20200512,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The testing policy is still the same but it is worth mentioning that the Ministry of Health will conduct an epidemiological study to test asymptomatic individuals from a randomized sample of the population. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514214635/http://www.sld.cu/noticia/2020/05/12/comienza-estudio-poblacional-en-cuba-para-identificar-posibles-casos-de-la-covid-https://web.archive.org/web/20200514214926/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-05-11/inician-esta-semana-nuevos-estudios-para-identificar-posibles-casos-de-covid-19-11-05-2020-18-05-36" Cuba,CUB,20200515,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"See Art. 10 https://web.archive.org/web/20200514152223/https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.cu/sites/default/files/goc-2020-ex25.pdf" Cuba,CUB,20200515,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Ministry of Tourism stated that borders will remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520143543/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/05/15/ministerio-del-turismo-cuba-no-reabrira-aun-sus-fronteras/" Cuba,CUB,20200519,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contacts of confirmed cases are individualised and stay under surveillance. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520141517/https://www.presidencia.gob.cu/es/noticias/nota-informativa-del-ministerio-de-salud-publica-19-05/ " Cuba,CUB,20200618,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""As soon as the 'First Stage' is adopted, all workers may return to their jobs,"" said Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera (Minister of Work and Social Security). The ""First Phase"" has been implemented nationwide. La Habana and Matanzas have been excluded. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706214930/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/06/15/cuba-hacia-la-etapa-pos-covid-19-que-medidas-implementaran-los-ministerios-de-trabajo-y-seguridad-social-y-de-finanzas-y-precios/ *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200622041344/https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-mayor-parte-cuba-entra-primera-fase-desescalada-aun-turismo-internacional-20200618131322.html" Cuba,CUB,20200618,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Transport, public offices and restaurants are gradually opening after the implementation of the ""First Stage"" nationwide. La Habana and Matanzas have been excluded. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622041344/https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-mayor-parte-cuba-entra-primera-fase-desescalada-aun-turismo-internacional-20200618131322.html" Cuba,CUB,20200618,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"The ""First Phase"" has been implemented nationwide. La Habana and Matanzas have been excluded. The First Phase implies people are allowed to leave their homes only if complying with the established sanitary measures. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622041344/https://www.europapress.es/internacional/noticia-mayor-parte-cuba-entra-primera-fase-desescalada-aun-turismo-internacional-20200618131322.html" Cuba,CUB,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""As soon as the 'First Stage' is adopted, all workers may return to their jobs,"" said Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera (Minister of Work and Social Security). The First Phase was finally adopted on July 3 in La Habana. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706214930/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/06/15/cuba-hacia-la-etapa-pos-covid-19-que-medidas-implementaran-los-ministerios-de-trabajo-y-seguridad-social-y-de-finanzas-y-precios/ *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200706214938/http://www.mtss.gob.cu/noticias/la-habana-pasa-a-la-primera-fase-de-recuperacion-a-partir-del-3-de-julio" Cuba,CUB,20200703,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transport, public offices and restaurants are gradually opening after the implementation of the ""First Stage"" in La Habana. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706214930/http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/06/15/cuba-hacia-la-etapa-pos-covid-19-que-medidas-implementaran-los-ministerios-de-trabajo-y-seguridad-social-y-de-finanzas-y-precios/ *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200706214938/http://www.mtss.gob.cu/noticias/la-habana-pasa-a-la-primera-fase-de-recuperacion-a-partir-del-3-de-julio" Cuba,CUB,20200703,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The implementation of the ""First Phase"" on July 3 implies people are allowed to leave their homes if complying with the established sanitary measures. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706214938/http://www.mtss.gob.cu/noticias/la-habana-pasa-a-la-primera-fase-de-recuperacion-a-partir-del-3-de-julio *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200706215638/https://oncubanews.com/en/cuba/havana-enters-this-friday-in-the-first-post-covid-19-phase/" Cuba,CUB,20200703,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Despite reopening some of its cays to tourism, commercial flights to Cuba remain restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706215924/https://www.newsweek.com/cuba-says-tourists-are-welcome-again-except-cuban-americans-1514899" Cuba,CUB,20200707,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200716024035/http://www.acn.cu/salud/67413-cuba-continua-con-las-medidas-de-restriccion-ante-la-covid-19" Cuba,CUB,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The implementation of the ""First Phase"" (Fase 1) on July 3 implies people are allowed to leave their homes if complying with the established sanitary measures. La Habana is still in Fase 1. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200807000633/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/08/06/cuba-sufre-una-nueva-ola-de-contagios-por-covid-19-tras-casi-erradicar-el-virus/" Cuba,CUB,20200806,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The number of tests has increased due to new cases detected in La Habana and Artemisa. TeleSur refers to the new policy as a ""massive testing policy"" that consists of the implementation of 3,000 daily tests. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807001055/https://www.telesurtv.net/news/cuba-medidas-fase-epidemica-rebrotes-covid-20200806-0011.html" Cuba,CUB,20200808,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"'There are no transport services allowed between Havana, or Bauta Municipality with the other Provinces or Municipalities. There may be police check points in and out of Havana and Bauta.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200817201904/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20200808,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Though commercial flights were expected to resume in July, international travel remains restricted in Cuba. http://web.archive.org/web/20200922222920/https://www.directoriocubano.info/cuba/cuba-no-reiniciara-los-vuelos-internacionales-en-agosto/" Cuba,CUB,20200809,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"'In Havana, all public transport and private taxi services have been suspended again (from 9 August). Private cars are allowed for transport but for specific reasons such as shopping, essential work, medical etc.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200817201904/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20200809,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing a mask has become compulsory in public since at least 9 August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817201904/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"'A surge of coronavirus cases across Cuba prompted authorities to re-impose some restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus, including closing beaches, restaurants, bars and restricting travel across the island and prohibiting international flights. ' https://web.archive.org/web/20200817202702/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/cuba-re-imposes-partial-lockdown-covid-19-cases-surge-havana" Cuba,CUB,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Partial lockdown reimposed in Havana. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817201904/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Between 1 and 15 September, shops in Havana will be open only between 0900h and 1600 between Monday and Saturday, and between 0900h and 1300h on Sunday. You are only allowed to go to shops within the Municipality where you are staying. Cafés, bars and restaurants in Havana are only open for take away service, and those services may be further reduced between 1 and 15 September in line with other measures. ... No dancing is allowed during phase one or phase two of the recovery plan."" https://archive.vn/Tfi5M" Cuba,CUB,20200827,C1: School closing,3,1,"The President of Cuba and the Prime Minister announced on 27 August that most schools and universities will restart on the dates as they did in the previous years subjected to certain measures, except those in 'the municipalities of La Palma, in Pinar del Río; Mariel and San Cristóbal, in Artemisa; Camajuaní and the Mataguá popular council, in Villa Clara; Cárdenas, in Matanzas; and the entire province of Havana'. https://archive.vn/vcyTD" Cuba,CUB,20200901,C1: School closing,3,0,"School year in Cube to start on September 1st, except for Havana. https://archive.vn/5UnNm" Cuba,CUB,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Between 1 and 15 September, shops in Havana will be open only between 0900h and 1600 between Monday and Saturday, and between 0900h and 1300h on Sunday. You are only allowed to go to shops within the Municipality where you are staying. Cafés, bars and restaurants in Havana are only open for take away service, and those services may be further reduced between 1 and 15 September in line with other measures. ... No dancing is allowed during phase one or phase two of the recovery plan."" https://archive.vn/Tfi5M" Cuba,CUB,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"It is reported by a newspaper that, 'Among the provisions to come into force as of September 1 are that mobility of people will be restricted from 19:00 to 5:00 (local time), Marrero [Cuba's Prime Minister] said.' https://archive.vn/eE7hN The official source, however, cannot be found..." Cuba,CUB,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"It is reported by a newspaper that, 'Among the provisions to come into force as of September 1 ... include state and private transportation. Interprovincial trips will be suspended, except cargo vehicles, especially food.' https://archive.vn/eE7hN The official source, however, cannot be found..." Cuba,CUB,20200905,C1: School closing,3,0,"While schools are running normally nation-wide, expect in Havana, schools in the municipality of Cárdenas were closed again. https://archive.vn/QEt6B" Cuba,CUB,20200913,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"In an attempt to reduce the spread of the virus, the Government imposed a new nationwide restriction on interprovincial travel. This measure will initially be in place between 13 and 30 September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200922220353/http://www.granma.cu/cuba-covid-19/2020-09-12/se-suspende-a-partir-de-la-noche-del-domingo-el-transporte-publico-estatal-y-privado-interprovincial-12-09-2020-14-09-19" Cuba,CUB,20200915,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy changes found" Cuba,CUB,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy changes found" Cuba,CUB,20200915,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"From 1 to 30 September (subject to further extension), people are only allowed out between 05:00 and 19:00. All public and private transport services are suspended, and there are restrictions on private transport allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200922220220/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20200915,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From 1 to 30 September (subject to further extension), people are only allowed out between 05:00 and 19:00. All public and private transport services are suspended, and there are restrictions on private transport allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200922220220/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20200915,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed in Cuba. However, there are expectations of resuming international travel in October provided a reduced spread of the Virus in La Habana. http://web.archive.org/web/20200922224012/https://www.periodicocubano.com/iberia-reanuda-sus-vuelos-a-cuba-en-octubre/" Cuba,CUB,20200915,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy changes found" Cuba,CUB,20200915,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy changes found" Cuba,CUB,20200915,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes found" Cuba,CUB,20200915,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy changes found" Cuba,CUB,20200915,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes found" Cuba,CUB,20200915,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy changes found" Cuba,CUB,20200923,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Schools are set to reopen in November."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20200923,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""The re-opening measures below apply to all of Cuba except for Havana and Ciego de Avila Municipality, where stricter measures have been re-introduced and such venues are closed again: Public parks will be open. Social clubs, gyms, museums, etc can re-open to a limited capacity and visitors must observe social distancing. Swimming pools can open to a limited capacity and to restricted visit times, to allow cleaning for the next opening times. Beaches are open but limited numbers of people are allowed during phase one and phase two. There will be personnel at the beaches to manage access. Churches are also able to re-open for services. In Havana, between 1 and 30 September, no outdoor exercise is allowed and anyone who organises a party will be prosecuted. Provinces in Phase three of the recovery plan (currently all except Havana, Artemisa, Ciego de Avila and Mayabeque), can start to re-open theatres and cinemas and hold some sporting events."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004194655/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20200923,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Provinces in Phase three of the recovery plan (currently all except Havana, Artemisa, Ciego de Avila and Mayabeque), can start to re-open theatres and cinemas and hold some sporting events."" But overall it seems that most events are still cancelled https://web.archive.org/web/20201004194655/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20200923,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new policy found" Cuba,CUB,20200923,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No new policy found" Cuba,CUB,20200923,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Havana has a curfew. ""Cuban authorities announced on Saturday, September 12, that the additional measures introduced earlier in the month to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be extended until at least October 1. Interprovincial trips remain prohibited, with the exception of cargo and essential supplies, and the curfew in Havana between the hours of 19:00 and 05:00 (local time) has been extended for a further two weeks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20200923,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Cuban authorities announced on Saturday, September 12, that the additional measures introduced earlier in the month to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be extended until at least October 1. Interprovincial trips remain prohibited, with the exception of cargo and essential supplies, and the curfew in Havana between the hours of 19:00 and 05:00 (local time) has been extended for a further two weeks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20200923,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Only open to repatriation of cuban nationals and residents. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004194655/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20200923,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy changes found" Cuba,CUB,20200923,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy changes found" Cuba,CUB,20200923,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Cuba,CUB,20200923,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Cuba,CUB,20200923,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Cuba,CUB,20200923,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1," ""Wearing a face mask in public is compulsory as is social distancing of a minimum of one metre."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004194655/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Bars and clubs will remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201001,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Public transportation will resume in Havana on Saturday, October 3."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Authorities announced on Wednesday, September 30, that they would be lifting the curfew and partial lockdown in Havana after the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had dropped."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201001,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Havana's Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) continues to operate for humanitarian and repatriation flights for Cuban nationals and foreign nationals with valid permanent residency visas or permits. Those permitted to enter Cuba will be screened and tested on arrival and will be required to quarantine for 14 days at a government facility."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201003,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"""Public transportation will resume in Havana on Saturday, October 3."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201005,C1: School closing,3,0,"No policy change. Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Bars, clubs and gyms remain closed. No policy change. Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201005,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change. Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change. Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201005,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No policy change. Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201005,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201005,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201005,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Cuba,CUB,20201005,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Cuba,CUB,20201005,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Cuba,CUB,20201005,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change" Cuba,CUB,20201005,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Cuba,CUB,20201005,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change "" face masks are mandatory in all public areas. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215820/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/388376/cuba-authorities-ease-some-covid-19-measures-from-october-12-update-16" Cuba,CUB,20201010,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restrictions on interprovincial travel are still in place. however, authorities are now transporting stranded cubans back to their provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014004825/https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2020-10-09-u1-e43231-s27061-comienzan-regresar-sus-provincias-cubanos-quedaron-varados ""This Friday, the Cubans who were stranded in Havana due to the coronavirus pandemic must begin to return by train to their respective provinces. As explained to the official newspaper Granma José Conesa González, coordinator of industry and transport of the Government in the city, the transfers are organized from the municipal defense councils, with the participation of the offices of attention to the population. Those interested in traveling will have to make the request there and submit their information for their location. Later they will be contacted and they will be informed which day they should take the PCR test, as well as the date of their trip and the place of departure. The collection of the ticket will be made in the municipal transport departments.""" Cuba,CUB,20201012,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The easing of restrictions will apply to the majority of the country excluding Havana, Ciego de Avila, and Sancti Spiritus province. Under the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, international commercial passenger flights will be permitted to resume operations in 13 of the 16 territories, however, international travel will continue to be severely disrupted as Havana is the main international airport to Cuba. Those traveling into any of the 13 territories open will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival and must declare their health status; travelers may await their test results at their hotels or homes. Additionally, face masks are mandatory in all public areas. Recreation and entertainment facilities will be subject to additional health protocols."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215820/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/388376/cuba-authorities-ease-some-covid-19-measures-from-october-12-update-16" Cuba,CUB,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since October 13, Cuba is easing coronavirus restrictions in an effort to jumpstart the economy by reopening retail businesses, government offices and resuming airports operations across the island except in La Habana. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201025222048/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/cuba-eases-covid-19-restrictions-hopes-boosting-economy" Cuba,CUB,20201013,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transportation is limited in La Habana and strict sanitary measures must be followed by passengers. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/10/12/cuba-acumula-6000-positivos-de-covid-19-al-inicio-de-la-nueva-normalidad/" Cuba,CUB,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since October 13, Cuba is easing coronavirus restrictions in an effort to jumpstart the economy by reopening retail businesses, government offices and resuming airports operations across the island except in La Habana. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201025222048/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/cuba-eases-covid-19-restrictions-hopes-boosting-economy " Cuba,CUB,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change. Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Public transportation is limited in La Habana and strict sanitary measures must be followed by passengers. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/10/12/cuba-acumula-6000-positivos-de-covid-19-al-inicio-de-la-nueva-normalidad/" Cuba,CUB,20201026,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Restrictions on interprovincial travel are still in place. however, authorities are now transporting stranded cubans back to their provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014004825/https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2020-10-09-u1-e43231-s27061-comienzan-regresar-sus-provincias-cubanos-quedaron-varados ""This Friday, the Cubans who were stranded in Havana due to the coronavirus pandemic must begin to return by train to their respective provinces. As explained to the official newspaper Granma José Conesa González, coordinator of industry and transport of the Government in the city, the transfers are organized from the municipal defense councils, with the participation of the offices of attention to the population. Those interested in traveling will have to make the request there and submit their information for their location. Later they will be contacted and they will be informed which day they should take the PCR test, as well as the date of their trip and the place of departure. The collection of the ticket will be made in the municipal transport departments.""" Cuba,CUB,20201026,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""The easing of restrictions will apply to the majority of the country excluding Havana, Ciego de Avila, and Sancti Spiritus province. Under the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, international commercial passenger flights will be permitted to resume operations in 13 of the 16 territories, however, international travel will continue to be severely disrupted as Havana is the main international airport to Cuba. Those traveling into any of the 13 territories open will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival and must declare their health status; travelers may await their test results at their hotels or homes. Additionally, face masks are mandatory in all public areas. Recreation and entertainment facilities will be subject to additional health protocols."" No policy change. Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201026,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restrictions on interprovincial travel are still in place. however, authorities are now transporting stranded cubans back to their provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014004825/https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2020-10-09-u1-e43231-s27061-comienzan-regresar-sus-provincias-cubanos-quedaron-varados ""This Friday, the Cubans who were stranded in Havana due to the coronavirus pandemic must begin to return by train to their respective provinces. As explained to the official newspaper Granma José Conesa González, coordinator of industry and transport of the Government in the city, the transfers are organized from the municipal defense councils, with the participation of the offices of attention to the population. Those interested in traveling will have to make the request there and submit their information for their location. Later they will be contacted and they will be informed which day they should take the PCR test, as well as the date of their trip and the place of departure. The collection of the ticket will be made in the municipal transport departments.""" Cuba,CUB,20201026,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The easing of restrictions will apply to the majority of the country excluding Havana, Ciego de Avila, and Sancti Spiritus province. Under the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, international commercial passenger flights will be permitted to resume operations in 13 of the 16 territories, however, international travel will continue to be severely disrupted as Havana is the main international airport to Cuba. Those traveling into any of the 13 territories open will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival and must declare their health status; travelers may await their test results at their hotels or homes. Additionally, face masks are mandatory in all public areas. Recreation and entertainment facilities will be subject to additional health protocols."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215820/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/388376/cuba-authorities-ease-some-covid-19-measures-from-october-12-update-16" Cuba,CUB,20201026,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Cuba,CUB,20201026,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Cuba,CUB,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,""" face masks are mandatory in all public areas. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215820/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/388376/cuba-authorities-ease-some-covid-19-measures-from-october-12-update-16" Cuba,CUB,20201103,C1: School closing,1,1,"Kids are back to School in Havana since Nov 2nd https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Los-ni-os-vuelven-a-las-clases-presenciales-en-15694334.php Schools are fully open - Global Monitoring of School Closure caused by COVID-19 by UNESCO https://web.archive.org/web/20201126103934/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse Precautionary measures are in place. Students and teachers are provided with sodium hypochlorite solution to help them keep sanitized while the use of face masks is compulsory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126120904/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/02/c_139336627.htm" Cuba,CUB,20201106,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since October 13, Cuba is easing coronavirus restrictions in an effort to jumpstart the economy by reopening retail businesses, government offices and resuming airports operations across the island except in La Habana. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201025222048/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/cuba-eases-covid-19-restrictions-hopes-boosting-economy" Cuba,CUB,20201106,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change. Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change. Public transportation is limited in La Habana and strict sanitary measures must be followed by passengers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151533/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/10/12/cuba-acumula-6000-positivos-de-covid-19-al-inicio-de-la-nueva-normalidad/" Cuba,CUB,20201106,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transportation is limited in La Habana and strict sanitary measures must be followed by passengers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115151533/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/10/12/cuba-acumula-6000-positivos-de-covid-19-al-inicio-de-la-nueva-normalidad/" Cuba,CUB,20201106,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""The easing of restrictions will apply to the majority of the country excluding Havana, Ciego de Avila, and Sancti Spiritus province. Under the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, international commercial passenger flights will be permitted to resume operations in 13 of the 16 territories, however, international travel will continue to be severely disrupted as Havana is the main international airport to Cuba. Those traveling into any of the 13 territories open will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival and must declare their health status; travelers may await their test results at their hotels or homes. Additionally, face masks are mandatory in all public areas. Recreation and entertainment facilities will be subject to additional health protocols."" No policy change. Policy remains same as above https://web.archive.org/web/20201004195425/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385211/cuba-authorities-lift-restrictions-in-havana-september-30-update-15" Cuba,CUB,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restrictions on interprovincial travel are still in place. however, authorities are now transporting stranded cubans back to their provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014004825/https://www.cibercuba.com/noticias/2020-10-09-u1-e43231-s27061-comienzan-regresar-sus-provincias-cubanos-quedaron-varados ""This Friday, the Cubans who were stranded in Havana due to the coronavirus pandemic must begin to return by train to their respective provinces. As explained to the official newspaper Granma José Conesa González, coordinator of industry and transport of the Government in the city, the transfers are organized from the municipal defense councils, with the participation of the offices of attention to the population. Those interested in traveling will have to make the request there and submit their information for their location. Later they will be contacted, and they will be informed which day they should take the PCR test, as well as the date of their trip and the place of departure. The collection of the ticket will be made in the municipal transport departments.""" Cuba,CUB,20201106,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The easing of restrictions will apply to the majority of the country excluding Havana, Ciego de Avila, and Sancti Spiritus province. Under the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, international commercial passenger flights will be permitted to resume operations in 13 of the 16 territories, however, international travel will continue to be severely disrupted as Havana is the main international airport to Cuba. Those traveling into any of the 13 territories open will be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival and must declare their health status; travelers may await their test results at their hotels or homes. Additionally, face masks are mandatory in all public areas. Recreation and entertainment facilities will be subject to additional health protocols."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215820/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/388376/cuba-authorities-ease-some-covid-19-measures-from-october-12-update-16" Cuba,CUB,20201106,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy changes. Income support programs in place from before the pandemic remain." Cuba,CUB,20201106,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policiy change http://web.archive.org/web/20200514215725/http://www.mtss.gob.cu/" Cuba,CUB,20201106,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change, face masks are mandatory in all public areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215820/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/388376/cuba-authorities-ease-some-covid-19-measures-from-october-12-update-16" Cuba,CUB,20201130,C1: School closing,1,1,"Shops in all Provinces can open but must limit the number of customers within the shop. This means there are queues to enter shops. Cafés, bars and restaurants are allowed to open but must limit the opening hours, the number of customers and separate tables by 1.5 metres. Bars and discos are still closed. The re-opening measures below apply to all of Cuba: Public parks will be open. Social clubs, gyms, museums, etc can re-open to a limited capacity and visitors must observe social distancing. Swimming pools can open to a limited capacity and to restricted visit times, to allow cleaning for the next opening times. Beaches are open, but limited numbers of people may be allowed, and there may be personnel at the beaches to manage access. Churches are also able to re-open for services. Provinces can start to re-open theatres and cinemas (with capacity restrictions) and hold some sporting events. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201181436/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Shops in all Provinces can open but must limit the number of customers within the shop. This means there are queues to enter shops. Cafés, bars and restaurants are allowed to open but must limit the opening hours, the number of customers and separate tables by 1.5 metres. Bars and discos are still closed. The re-opening measures below apply to all of Cuba: Public parks will be open. Social clubs, gyms, museums, etc can re-open to a limited capacity and visitors must observe social distancing. Swimming pools can open to a limited capacity and to restricted visit times, to allow cleaning for the next opening times. Beaches are open, but limited numbers of people may be allowed, and there may be personnel at the beaches to manage access. Churches are also able to re-open for services. Provinces can start to re-open theatres and cinemas (with capacity restrictions) and hold some sporting events. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201181436/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Shops in all Provinces can open but must limit the number of customers within the shop. This means there are queues to enter shops. Cafés, bars and restaurants are allowed to open but must limit the opening hours, the number of customers and separate tables by 1.5 metres. Bars and discos are still closed. The re-opening measures below apply to all of Cuba: Public parks will be open. Social clubs, gyms, museums, etc can re-open to a limited capacity and visitors must observe social distancing. Swimming pools can open to a limited capacity and to restricted visit times, to allow cleaning for the next opening times. Beaches are open, but limited numbers of people may be allowed, and there may be personnel at the beaches to manage access. Churches are also able to re-open for services. Provinces can start to re-open theatres and cinemas (with capacity restrictions) and hold some sporting events. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201181436/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Shops in all Provinces can open but must limit the number of customers within the shop. This means there are queues to enter shops. Cafés, bars and restaurants are allowed to open but must limit the opening hours, the number of customers and separate tables by 1.5 metres. Bars and discos are still closed. The re-opening measures below apply to all of Cuba: Public parks will be open. Social clubs, gyms, museums, etc can re-open to a limited capacity and visitors must observe social distancing. Swimming pools can open to a limited capacity and to restricted visit times, to allow cleaning for the next opening times. Beaches are open, but limited numbers of people may be allowed, and there may be personnel at the beaches to manage access. Churches are also able to re-open for services. Provinces can start to re-open theatres and cinemas (with capacity restrictions) and hold some sporting events. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201181436/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel and transport within each Province varies according to the measures in place. The suspension of inter-provincial transport was lifted on 19 October 2020. The current exceptions are to/from Sancti Spiritus and Pinar del Rio. Any change in the situation in a province or municipality may mean inter-provincial or municipal transport links also change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201181436/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20201130,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All airports in Cuba are open again for commercial and charter flights. Havana Airport re-opened on 15 November 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201181436/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cuba/coronavirus" Cuba,CUB,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing a face mask in public is compulsory as is social distancing of a minimum of 1.5 metres." Cyprus,CYP,20200301,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Quote: Moving to give hard-pressed tenants a temporary respite, the Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a bill suspending evictions until May 31 for non-payment of rent. The bill will cover non-payment of rent after March 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20200615214036/https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/coronavirus-freeze-on-evictions-for-non-payment-of-rent-until-may-31/" Cyprus,CYP,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Date for start of information campaigns is unavailable. From this link, it could be gathered that the information campaign began from March 5: http://www.ucy.ac.cy/hr/en/covid-19-action-plan#Q-A List of Public information campaigns: https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/info.html" Cyprus,CYP,20200309,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Travel advice regarding the coronavirus outbreak was first reported by the Foreign Ministry on 10 March 2020. Cyprus reports first two coronavirus cases on 9 March 2020. Country Measures related to the 2019 NCoV outbreak were released on 9 March 2020. https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press.html https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-cyprus/cyprus-reports-first-two-coronavirus-cases-including-health-professional-idUKKBN20W2BQ https://www.iata.org/contentassets/269b335aa481479fba4ed61d27b0885b/cyprus-ncov-measures.pdf " Cyprus,CYP,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government banned all public gatherings of more than 75 people until March 31: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321591/cyprus-government-bans-public-gatherings-and-extends-checkpoint-closures-march-10-update-1" Cyprus,CYP,20200312,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://www.ekathimerini.com/250572/article/ekathimerini/news/cyprus-confirms-three-new-coronavirus-cases-total-hikes-to-10" Cyprus,CYP,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"Notification: https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/13032020_3.pdf As covered by media: https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/coronavirus-all-schools-in-cyprus-to-close-for-one-week/" Cyprus,CYP,20200313,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Entry granted to those who submit a medical certificate that they have been tested for coronavirus by certified medical centers from their country of origin. Those who fulfil these conditions will be placed under a 14-day compulsory quarantine https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/15032020_3en.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200315,C8: International travel controls,4,,"From 15 March, UK nationals (and other non-Cypriots) are not permitted to enter the Republic of Cyprus for tourism while a state of emergency is in force. Cypriot nationals and other legal residents will only be allowed to enter the Republic for urgent medical needs or repatriation of the most vulnerable. Further advice can be obtained from Cyprus’ High Commissions, Consulates or Embassies abroad. Individuals falling into the above categories will be expected to obtain a certificate from Cyprus’ diplomatic missions abroad in order to gain permission to travel and will be subject to 14 days’ quarantine in a state facility on arrival. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/coronavirus" Cyprus,CYP,20200315,E1: Income support,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200515020204/https://www.activpayroll.com/news-articles/cyprus-covid-19-measures-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses" Cyprus,CYP,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Private sector closure: https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/15032020_3en.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"only households living together may gather, otherwise gatherings are prohibited. https://archive.vn/wip/TELpU" Cyprus,CYP,20200323,H2: Testing policy,1,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200422165710/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/pdf/pro2.pdf Recommendation for laboratory testing for COVID-19: Patients with acute respiratory infection referred by Public Health Practice, 1420 or from A&E Dept and has at least one of the following conditions: Underlying diseases such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, severe immunosuppression (malignancy under chemotherapy), rheumatological/ neurological/other immunosuppressive conditions taking medication such as corticosteroids and immunomodulators, immunodeficiency or diabetes (type 1) Newly transpired confusion or communication level disorder Need for exogenous oxygen supply (SpO2<93%) Severe tachypnoea (breaths >30/min) Severe respiratory distress / ARDS Sepsis (organic damage)/ Septic shock 2 of the following 3 criteria must be met for laboratory testing of a hospitalised patient: Patient presenting with new respiratory infection symptoms (eg. Fever, cough, shortness of breath) during hospitalisation without any apparent reason (eg. Aspiration, hospital pneumonia) Radiology image that supports COVID-19 diagnosis: bilateral infiltration without pleuritic fluid collection Contact with confirmed COVID-119 case or travel history within last 14 days" Cyprus,CYP,20200324,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport facilities not available for individuals that do not possess authorisation to step outside their house http://www.mcw.gov.cy/mcw/mcw.nsf/All/C5A57099D1BB0011C225853600274E86?OpenDocument" Cyprus,CYP,20200324,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"nationwide lockdown allowing residents to leave home only once per day for food/pharmacy, etc. https://archive.vn/wip/O4FYf" Cyprus,CYP,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/diat/10en.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200324,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Recommendation for laboratory testing for COVID-19: Patients with acute respiratory infection referred by Public Health Practice, 1420 or from A&E Dept and has at least one of the following conditions: Underlying diseases such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, severe immunosuppression (malignancy under chemotherapy), rheumatological/ neurological/other immunosuppressive conditions taking medication such as corticosteroids and immunomodulators, immunodeficiency or diabetes (type 1) Newly transpired confusion or communication level disorder Need for exogenous oxygen supply (SpO2<93%) Severe tachypnoea (breaths >30/min) Severe respiratory distress / ARDS Sepsis (organic damage)/ Septic shock 2 of the following 3 criteria must be met for laboratory testing of a hospitalised patient: Patient presenting with new respiratory infection symptoms (eg. Fever, cough, shortness of breath) during hospitalisation without any apparent reason (eg. Aspiration, hospital pneumonia) Radiology image that supports COVID-19 diagnosis: bilateral infiltration without pleuritic fluid collection Contact with confirmed COVID-119 case or travel history within last 14 days" Cyprus,CYP,20200401,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In a news article dated 16 March, it is stated that ""As part of its coronavirus response, the Cyprus government has also banned indoor events of over 75 people and other mass events"" - https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/cyprus-travel-advice-coronavirus-uk-foreign-office-holiday-latest-a9393476.html" Cyprus,CYP,20200406,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On March 30, the lockdown was extended to end April https://web.archive.org/save/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-04-cyprus-coronavirus-lockdown-end-april.html" Cyprus,CYP,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown extended until end of April https://web.archive.org/web/20200426143405/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-04-cyprus-coronavirus-lockdown-end-april.html" Cyprus,CYP,20200411,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Eligible to get tested are people who work in the public and wider public sector and the local government with priority being given to those who serve the public. It also includes the National Guard, police and fire service. http://web.archive.org/web/20200430095651/https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/04/11/coronavirus-testing-begins-on-20000-workers-who-serve-the-public/ https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/04/11/coronavirus-testing-begins-on-20000-workers-who-serve-the-public/" Cyprus,CYP,20200416,C1: School closing,3,1,"schools closed at least until 30th April. https://web.archive.org/save/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20200416,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"As part of lockdown measures, most businesses were closed, exceptions including grocery stores, pharmacies, medical equipment providers, gas stations, funeral homes, nurseries, florists etc. https://web.archive.org/save/https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/03/24/coronavirus-new-decree-lays-out-which-retailers-exempt-from-closure/" Cyprus,CYP,20200416,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport limited to people with permits. https://web.archive.org/save/https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/03/24/coronavirus-new-decree-lays-out-which-retailers-exempt-from-closure/" Cyprus,CYP,20200416,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"internal movement is restricted and any movements require approval by authorities. https://web.archive.org/save/https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/03/24/coronavirus-want-to-go-outside-for-non-work-reasons-ask-the-authorities-via-sms-update-1/" Cyprus,CYP,20200416,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive testing https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.financialmirror.com/2020/04/22/covid19-cyprus-fighting-the-virus-through-contact-tracing/" Cyprus,CYP,20200419,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Ban on all public gatherings outside of households that live together https://archive.vn/TELpU" Cyprus,CYP,20200419,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Officials are enforcing a no public gatherings ban https://archive.vn/wip/sW0wL https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://archive.vn/TELpU" Cyprus,CYP,20200419,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://archive.vn/TELpU" Cyprus,CYP,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"President announced that as of May 4th the following sectors are open again: the wider public sector with the return of all the employees at their work; construction sector and related businesses; All businesses in retail except commercial centres and big department stores; Flee markets, street vendors and bazaars; Tourist offices and tourist agents; restrictions will be partially lifted in the context of normalising operation of public and private hospitals; the exercise of religion will be permitted in churches, mosques and other places of worship, provided that there are no more than 10 persons present; the use of open space athletic installations will be open to high performance athletes who are included in the records of the Cyprus Olympic Committee. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709105522/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/30042020_1.pdf " Cyprus,CYP,20200521,C1: School closing,2,1,"Primary schools and the first three grades of high school will be open as from 21/05/2020. The 1st and 2nd grades of Lyceum, nurseries, kindergartens and playschools will remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200531204853/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/19052020_13.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200531204645/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/26052020_11.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200531203454/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20200521,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Government decree of 20 May 2020 announced the second phase of reopening of Cyprus as of 21 May 2020 including: Reopening of hairdressing salons, barber shops, beauty centres and tattooing studios, subject to the guidelines of the Minister of Health; Reopening of catering services only in open external areas, and only with the use of tables and chairs. It is clarified that an “open external area” has the meaning assigned to it by the Health Protection (Smoking Control) Law. The persons gathered shall not exceed 10 per group; Individual or group exercise is allowed in open air spaces, provided they shall not exceed 10 persons and the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the Cyprus Sports Organization are observed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200531200931/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/pdf/measuresx.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200521,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Government decree of 20 May 2020 announced the second phase of reopening of Cyprus as of 21 May 2020 including: Gatherings in houses are permitted, given that they do not exceed 10 persons, inclusive of any minors; Free movement in parks (except playgrounds), squares, water dams, picnic sites, marinas etc. is permitted, provided that the gatherings do not exceed 10 persons per group, inclusive of any minors. Reopening of catering services only in open external areas, and only with the use of tables and chairs. It is clarified that an “open external area” has the meaning assigned to it by the Health Protection (Smoking Control) Law. The persons gathered shall not exceed 10 per group. Individual or group exercise is allowed in open air spaces, provided they shall not exceed 10 persons and the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and the Cyprus Sports Organization are observed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200531200931/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/pdf/measuresx.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200521,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government decree of 20 May 2020 announced the second phase of reopening of Cyprus as of 21 May 2020 including the abolition of the ban on free movement between 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. Gatherings now permitted up to 10 persons, including free movements in parks, picnic sights, going to the hairdresser, group exercises, outside cafes and restaurants, etc. http://web.archive.org/web/20200531200931/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/pdf/measuresx.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200521,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"President of Cyprus announced that as of May 21 all restrictions of the movement of citizens are lifted. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709105522/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/30042020_1.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200522,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The House of Representatives on May 22nd approved two government bills in the context of the plan for support of the economy. The first bill has to do with incentives for rent reduction by granting tax credit equal to 50% of the reduction in rent, in the case where the landlord provides a rent reduction for a period of up to three months in 2020. In order for one to become eligible for the credit, the rent reduction offered should be between 30% and 50%. In this way, the tenant is benefited and an important incentive is given to the landlord to grant the reduction, while half the reduction amount is distributed among the taxpayers. http://web.archive.org/web/20200531210601/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/22052020_21.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200523,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Government decree of 20 May 2020 announced the second phase of reopening of Cyprus including allowing: Attending church services and other forms of religious worship in churches, mosques and other religious premises, is permitted, provided that the protocols of hygienic behaviour are upheld, as the Health Ministry may determine. The same measures shall apply for weddings, christenings and funerals; Reopening of beaches, including organised ones, in compliance with hygienic protocols to be issued by the Ministry of Health; Reopening of betting shops, on the basis of specific protocols to be issued by the Ministry of Health. http://web.archive.org/web/20200531204853/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/19052020_13.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200523,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Government decree of 20 May 2020 announced the second phase of reopening of Cyprus including allowing: Attending church services and other forms of religious worship in churches, mosques and other religious premises, is permitted, provided that the protocols of hygienic behaviour are upheld, as the Health Ministry may determine. The same measures shall apply for weddings, christenings and funerals; Reopening of beaches, including organised ones, in compliance with hygienic protocols to be issued by the Ministry of Health; Reopening of betting shops, on the basis of specific protocols to be issued by the Ministry of Health. http://web.archive.org/web/20200531204853/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/19052020_13.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Presidential announcement: as part of the phased reopening of Cyprus, on June 1st the following are 'open' again: church services and other forms of religious worship in churches, mosques and other places of worship are permitted (the same measures are valid for weddings, christenings, and funerals); organised beaches; ports including disembarkation of cruise ship passengers; Public libraries, museums, archaeological, and historical sites; Betting shops. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709111754/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/30042020_1.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As part of phase 3 of reopening Cyprus, on June 1, museums, Archaeological Sites and Ancient Monuments re-opened. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610192703/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=13994 http://web.archive.org/web/20200610192243/https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-four-phases-of-cyprus-lockdown-exit-roadmap" Cyprus,CYP,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Council of Ministers, in the context of the strategy for the gradual lifting of restrictions measures announced that on 5 June swimming pools are being reopened to the public. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610192955/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14067" Cyprus,CYP,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Council of Ministers, in the context of the strategy for the gradual lifting of restrictions measures announced that on 5 June swimming pools are being reopened to the public. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610192955/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14067" Cyprus,CYP,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The government announced the lifting of all internal movements as of 21 May 2020 however the final lifting occurred on 6 June 2020 when the government announced they would allow the movement from and to the areas controlled by the Republic of Cyprus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826195737/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/5062020_11.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200609,C1: School closing,2,1,"The 3rd phase of reopening Cyprus started on 9 June. The following were opened on 9 June: kindergartens and nurseries, children’s clubs, outdoor children’s playgrounds, all-day and summer schools with refectories. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610192955/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14067" Cyprus,CYP,20200609,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The 3rd phase of reopening Cyprus started on 9 June. The following were re-opened on 9 june: malls, airports and ports, indoor catering services, indoor hotels, open-air theatres and open-air cinemas, sports championships without spectators, kindergartens and nurseries, children’s clubs, outdoor children’s playgrounds, all-day and summer schools with refectories. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610192955/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14067" Cyprus,CYP,20200609,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The 3rd phase of reopening Cyprus started on 9 June including open-air theatres and open-air cinemas. However other mass events such as congregations, demonstrations, parades, concerts in public and private places, open-air fairs and festivals remained banned. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610192955/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14067" Cyprus,CYP,20200609,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The 3rd phase of reopening Cyprus started on 9 June. The following were re-opened on 9 june: malls, airports and ports, indoor catering services, indoor hotels, open-air theatres and open-air cinemas, sports championships without spectators, kindergartens and nurseries, children’s clubs, outdoor children’s playgrounds, all-day and summer schools with refectories. Music, dancing and entertainment venues remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610192955/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14067" Cyprus,CYP,20200609,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Following a decision by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, as of 9 June, public transport (Cyprus only has buses and taxis) can ride with 100% fully capacity inside the buses. Since March the buses were only allowed to carry maximum 30% capacity (increased to 50% in May). The wearing of masks is obligatory. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709114147/https://www.intercity-buses.com/?wp=news-details&id=1C88B7DCABFD13B13AE1D1FBDA910967&id=1C88B7DCABFD13B13AE1D1FBDA910967" Cyprus,CYP,20200609,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The 3rd phase of reopening Cyprus started on 9 June. This included the re-opening of airports and ports. Flights to and from a 13 countries have resumed with flights to and from an additional 6 countries to resume as of 20 june. If persons test positive for Coronavirus after visiting, the Cypriot government will reimburse the travel costs. Initially all travellers will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test undertaken within 72 hours of travel, but from June 20, only those arriving from six countries in the second category, such as Poland and Romania, will need to do so. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610194818/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/cyprus-to-reopen-its-borders-for-several-eu-schengen-nationals-in-two-phases/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200610192955/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14067 http://web.archive.org/web/20200610194633/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/04/c_139111920.htm" Cyprus,CYP,20200613,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"As of 13 June 2020: Mandatory use of masks by employees of the following areas of work: - Indoor areas of private enterprises which provide service to the public. - Offices of the Public and wider Public Sector, as well as in the offices of the Local Authorities that provide service to the public. - Retail trade enterprises. - Means of public transport, as following: by the employees and passengers on all regular passenger buses with a fare for each passenger, as well as on all the means of public and/or private transport, such as shuttle services from/to the airports, tourist buses and/or other buses such as mini buses. - Construction sites. - Barber shops, hairdressing salons, beauty centres and tattooing studios. - Catering enterprises. - Children’s playgrounds. - Gambling enterprises and casinos. - Libraries, museums, archaeological and historical sites. - Cinemas, theatres and outdoor performance venues. - Any other enterprise/organization, based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902192741/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/pdf/measuresx.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200620,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Government press release: As of 20 June 2020, passengers coming from Category A countries ('low risk' countries) will not be required to present a laboratory test certificate upon entry into Cyprus. Passengers coming from Category B countries (Countries with possibly low risk but greater uncertainty compared to Category A) will be required to have undertaken a laboratory test by a recognized laboratory at least during the last 72 hours prior to departure and to possess a Certificate showing negative PCR of COVID-19 in order to enter Cyprus. Sample laboratory testing will be carried out on the passengers of all arriving flights, with the number of those tested being estimated at 300 persons per day. http://web.archive.org/web/20200625160944/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14341 " Cyprus,CYP,20200624,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The 4th and final phase of reopening of Cyprus started on June 24th (now labelled as an extension of the 3rd phase). This phase was initially scheduled to start on July 14th however positive epidemiological data brought this date forward. As of June 24th the remaining sectors of society were reopened: indoor theaters and cinemas, festivals and Concerts, playgrounds indoors and outdoors. Mass gatherings are now allowed up to 75 people in indoor spaces and 150 people in outdoor spaces. This includes mass gatherings for music concerts and festivals, weddings, christenings, private assemblies in houses and any other form of mass gathering. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709114932/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/pdf/measuresx.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200716191129/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200716193310/https://www.stockwatch.com.cy/en/article/ygeia/cyprus-enters-third-phase-relaxation-covid-19-measures" Cyprus,CYP,20200624,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The 4th and final phase of reopening of Cyprus started on June 24th (now labelled as an extension of the 3rd phase). This phase was initially scheduled to start on July 14th however positive epidemiological data brought this date forward. As of June 24th the remaining sectors of society were reopened: indoor theaters and cinemas, festivals and Concerts, playgrounds indoors and outdoors. Mass gatherings are now allowed up to 75 people in indoor spaces and 150 people in outdoor spaces. This includes mass gatherings for music concerts and festivals, weddings, christenings, private assemblies in houses and any other form of mass gathering. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709114932/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/pdf/measuresx.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200716191129/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200716193310/https://www.stockwatch.com.cy/en/article/ygeia/cyprus-enters-third-phase-relaxation-covid-19-measures" Cyprus,CYP,20200624,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The 4th and final phase of reopening of Cyprus started on June 24th (now labelled as an extension of the 3rd phase). This phase was initially scheduled to start on July 14th however positive epidemiological data brought this date forward. As of June 24th the remaining sectors of society were reopened: indoor theaters and cinemas, festivals and Concerts, playgrounds indoors and outdoors. Mass gatherings are now allowed up to 75 people in indoor spaces and 150 people in outdoor spaces. This includes mass gatherings for music concerts and festivals, weddings, christenings, private assemblies in houses and any other form of mass gathering. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709114932/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/pdf/measuresx.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200716191129/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200716193310/https://www.stockwatch.com.cy/en/article/ygeia/cyprus-enters-third-phase-relaxation-covid-19-measures" Cyprus,CYP,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Given the positive epidemiological picture in Cyprus, the government announced that as of July 1st, the maximum number of persons that can be served in a hotel/restaurant/cafe/canteen (etc.) may not exceed 100 persons indoors and 200 outdoors. 3 square meter social distancing is still in force for indoor spaces and 2 square meter for outdoor spaces. Maximum at indoor gatherings remains 75. http://web.archive.org/web/20200702150822/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/2072020_1.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200706,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Cyprus government gave an update on 6 July 2020 of the list of countries that they recommend against all travel to/from. No major change. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709103041/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/7072020_3.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200709,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Government Press Release regarding events such as music concerts, festivals, fairs: It is clarified that, although it has been announced that the holding of concerts, festivals, fairs, etc. would be considered after September 1st, no definite decision has been made as to when such events will be allowed to take place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200713202926/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14672" Cyprus,CYP,20200712,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As of 12 July, due to favourable epidemioligcal data, government press release announces the maximum number of persons allowed to attend social gatherings at home and/or in public places (physical presence in the same premises/installation regardless of indoor and outdoor areas), is increased from 150 to 250 persons for outdoor spaces and from 75 to 100 persons in indoor spaces. The maximum number of persons allowed to be served in catering establishments is increased to 250 in outdoor spaces. As regards indoor spaces, the maximum number remains unchanged at 100 persons. http://web.archive.org/web/20200713202926/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14672" Cyprus,CYP,20200721,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Minister of Health speech highlights the early (relative to other countries) and widespread testing and tracing policy in Cyprus. The Minister noted the 'aggressive' strategy of actively testing large groups of the population including random sampling, but also testing of front-line workers and healthcare professionals and vulnerable groups. The policy of mass testing remains in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723082544/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=14879 " Cyprus,CYP,20200730,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No further changes in policy (last update 12 July 2020). The only aspect that changes almost on a weekly basis is the list of which countries are categorised as 'A, B or C' in terms of requirements for entering into Cyprus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200730200831/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/index.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200730201128/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200730200943/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200730201252/https://www.covid19.cy/ " Cyprus,CYP,20200731,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"As of 31 July 2020, the use of masks is compulsory in most indoor public spaces including supermarkets, bakeries, shops and malls, hospitals and other locations listed on the Cyprus government Press Information Office website. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a €300 fine. In the north of Cyprus, most movement restrictions and other have now been lifted. Face masks must be worn in public at all times. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831164622/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/coronavirus" Cyprus,CYP,20200803,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy. " Cyprus,CYP,20200803,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Policy remains unchanged: Both the Republic of Cyprus and the area administered by Turkish Cypriots (“Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”) have eased restrictions intended to address the continued outbreak of COVID-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200730200831/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/index.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200730201128/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200730200943/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200730201252/https://www.covid19.cy/" Cyprus,CYP,20200803,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"While the holding of concerts, festivals, fairs, etc. will be considered after September 1st, no definite decision has been made as to when such events will be allowed to take place. In this context, the professionals who are active in the field of organizing concerts/festivals/fairs are urged not to plan any events after September 1st, in anticipation of the final decision which will be taken by the Government, on the basis of guidelines sought from the World Health Organization and ECDC. The organizing and holding of concerts is allowed ONLY in open-air ampitheatres and not in any other open space (e.g. stadiums), provided that the instructions provided in the Protocol for the functioning of open-air amphitheatres are strictly adhered to. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803143009/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/10072020_2.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200803,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Policy remains unchanged http://web.archive.org/web/20200730200831/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/index.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200730201128/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200730200943/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200730201252/https://www.covid19.cy/" Cyprus,CYP,20200803,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No further changes in policy (last update 12 July 2020). The only aspect that changes almost on a weekly basis is the list of which countries are categorised as 'A, B or C' in terms of requirements for entering into Cyprus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200730200831/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/index.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200730201128/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200730200943/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200730201252/https://www.covid19.cy/" Cyprus,CYP,20200803,E1: Income support,2,1,"Support is still provided (extended by 4 months until mid-October). http://web.archive.org/web/20200803143909/https://www.sovereigngroup.com/news-and-views/cyprus-introduces-e700-million-covid-19-financial-support-package/" Cyprus,CYP,20200803,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Debt relief continues until December 2020. Under the Emergency Measures by Financial Institutions and Supervisory Authorities Decree of 2020, dated March 30, 2020, all licensed banks in Cyprus are ordered to suspend the collection of loan installments, including interest, until the end of the year, subject to the borrower submitting a written request to this end and no default amounts to have existed, on the relevant loans, over 30 days past due as at 29 February 2020. Under the scheme, the sum of the suspended installments on the principal, as well as the interest for the period in question, will not be immediately due on December 31st 2020, but the loan duration will be suitably extended to accommodate the suspension. Also, The deadline for the payment of the annual levy is extended from 30 June 2020 to 31 December 2020, without the application of the surcharge of 10% or 30%. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803143616/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/cyprus-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200803143909/https://www.sovereigngroup.com/news-and-views/cyprus-introduces-e700-million-covid-19-financial-support-package/ " Cyprus,CYP,20200803,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Policy remains unchanged: Everyone can get tested plus random testing is done and mandatory for some arrivals. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803142045/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/31072020_16.pdf " Cyprus,CYP,20200822,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Decision announced by the Council of Ministers that the following measures take effect on 22 August 2020 and will be in effect until 15 January 2021: The organizing of fairs, festivals, exhibitions and concerts in places such as stadiums, churchyards, and so forth, is banned. However, the organizing of concerts and theatrical performances at open-air amphitheaters is allowed, provided that the spectators are seated and the relevant Protocol is strictly adhered to as regards distancing, the maximum number of persons, ticket selling, etc http://web.archive.org/web/20200826193510/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/21082020_8.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200822,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Decision announced by the Council of Ministers that the following measures take effect on 22 August 2020 and will be in effect until 15 January 2021: The maximum number of persons at private gatherings in houses and other mass assembly areas is set at 50. Defined as private gatherings are, for example, private parties, birthday parties, beach parties, etc. The maximum number of persons (physical presence at dinner) who may attend weddings or christenings is set at 350. As regards the well wishing ceremony at a reception, the flow of persons must not exceed 250 per hour. - The maximum number of persons in catering establishments, which are allowed to function on the basis of Decree No. 28, remains the same, that is, 150 persons indoors and 250 persons outdoors. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826193510/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/21082020_8.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200822,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Decision announced by the Council of Ministers that the following measures take effect on 22 August 2020 and will be in effect until 15 January 2021: Laboratory testing will be conducted of 5.000 persons in areas with a large crowding of people (e.g. bars, restaurants, malls, universities, and so forth), to be repeated every two weeks with the aim of recording the epidemiological picture in the community. The first 5.000 tests will target young persons, 18-40 years of age, outside catering establishments, bars, etc., since random tests have shown that most COVID-19 cases detected recently are persons belonging to the specific age group. In addition, the carrying out of random checks is recommended for school workers and students, health professionals and the remaining personnel of public hospitals, as well as for workers and inmates of nursing homes and other indoor shelters, in cooperation with the competent Ministries and Services. Priority will be given to persons returning from holidays and trips, in an effort to minimize the risk of having outbreaks in such places. Finally, people returning from a trip abroad are urged to repeat privately the laboratory examination 7 days after their arrival, even if they have undergone a laboratory test at the airport with a negative result. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826193510/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/21082020_8.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200824,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Latest government press release date Aug 24 2020 announces an updated categorisation of countries within the EEA and beyond based on their epidemiological risk assessment. Depending on the category, visitors from that country may have to show proof of a recent Covid-19 test and self-isolate for 14 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826191239/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/24082020_7.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200824,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"A government press release clarified that the use of a protective mask is rendered compulsory for the general population, aged 12 years and above, in indoor areas where there is an increased gathering of people, as these areas have been determined by the Ministry of Health. It is clarified that the use of a mask in indoor crowded areas, is optional for children aged 6 to 12 years. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831175314/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/25082020_3.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200826,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Policy remains unchanged: there are no movement restrictions internally in Cyprus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826195030/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20200827,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The government announced that the organizing of a lunch/dinner for christenings or weddings at home with over 50 guests, is allowed provided that the organizers of the event submit a relevant request and obtain an approval by the Ministry of Health. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831175108/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/28082020_1.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200903,E1: Income support,2,1,"Government press release on 3 September 2020 announced an extension of support measures to address the consequences of the Covid-19 on employees and enterprises until 31 October 2020. Total support is for 35,000 EUR. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910193104/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/3092020_3.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200906,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. There are no curfews or movement restrictions in either the Republic of Cyprus or the area administered by Turkish Cypriots. http://web.archive.org/web/20200906124253/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20200908,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The Turkish Cypriot cabinet for the Area Administered by Turkish Cypriots (“Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”) announced on September 8 2020 that until at least October 1, casinos, clubs, theatres, playgrounds, and indoor events such as weddings and sports tournaments are suspended. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910192821/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200914193035/https://www.macaubusiness.com/northern-cyprus-temporarily-halts-flights-over-virus/" Cyprus,CYP,20200909,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In the Area Administered by Turkish Cypriots (“Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”): Until at least October 1, casinos, playgrounds, and indoor events such as weddings and sports tournaments are suspended. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910192821/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cyprus,CYP,20200909,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy. There are no curfews or movement restrictions in the Republic of Cyprus. There are no curfews in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910192821/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20200909,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Northern Cyprus announced on September 9 2020 the temporary suspension of inbound flights due to a major rise in active coronavirus cases. Inbound flights from Turkey (only location with inbound flights) are halted from Wednesday 9 September to Sunday 13 September with the exception of emergency flights as well as military and medical planes. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914193035/https://www.macaubusiness.com/northern-cyprus-temporarily-halts-flights-over-virus/" Cyprus,CYP,20200909,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change in policy: Masks are required in all public, indoor venues such as shops, theaters, malls, etc. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910192821/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cyprus,CYP,20200910,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Government press release to announce the relaxation on the number of people who can gather at cultural and political events when they take place in an open air venue. The maximum number who can attend cannot exceed 350 http://web.archive.org/web/20200910193759/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/press/10092020_1.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20200914,C1: School closing,2,0,"Schools finally opened again in Cyprus on September 14 2020. There was a one week delay of reopening schools due to high heat which was a concern when coupled with strict policy of all students wearing masks in school. Schools in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus remain closed for the summer and are scheduled to open around September 21 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914194311/https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/09/04/schools-to-stay-closed-until-september-14/" Cyprus,CYP,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928151919/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/en/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200928152051/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20201007,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Ministry of Health of Cyprus announces on 7 October that the validity of the measures imposed in Larnaca District from 23 September 2020 is renewed until midnight, October 14. As to gatherings, 'Individuals are permitted to attend gatherings in houses and public meeting areas, with the exception of catering places, not exceeding a maximum number of 10 persons per house/group, including under age children. Mass attendance and other forms of religious worship in churches, mosques and other religious places, as well as religious ceremonies, shall be performed with a maximum number of 75 persons, subject to the protocols in force for places of religious worship. Cocktail parties and well-wishing at weddings and christenings is prohibited. Physical presence is only allowed at lunch or dinner, with a maximum number of 350 attending persons' https://archive.vn/Mawmw" Cyprus,CYP,20201008,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Cyprus removed Lithuania from its COVID-19 Safe Countries List on 8 October, and will remove Belgium, Slovakia and Georgia on 9 October. 'At present, only the following countries are included in Cyprus’ safe list, Latvia, Germany, Finland, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand and South Korea, meaning that citizens coming from any of these countries are not required to present a negative result of the Coronavirus test or to go through mandatory quarantine, as they are considered low-risk countries.' https://archive.vn/LFMyl" Cyprus,CYP,20201008,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Minister of Health of Cyprus made a lecture on 8 October. He continued to ask the public to keep cautious and emphasized the importance of 'HANDS, MASK, and DISTANCE'. https://archive.vn/V798n" Cyprus,CYP,20201008,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Cyprus government announced on 8 October that 'NIPD Genetics will carry out an additional 3,000 random Covid-19 tests in the Larnaca and Famagusta districts. The programme will be completed in 10 days. The tests will be random and as per the instructions of the health ministry will not be carried out on individuals who are self-isolating or in quarantine, on confirmed cases or on individuals who are contacts of confirmed cases. In addition, only one person will be tested per household. The time and place of the test will be arranged in consultation with local authorities which will notify their residents.' https://archive.vn/RTY9p" Cyprus,CYP,20201009,C1: School closing,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019084705/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/pdf/COVID-19_SCHOOLS.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Rules updated as of 18th October https://web.archive.org/web/20201019085210/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/17102020_ENmetra.pdf " Cyprus,CYP,20201014,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Updating indicator back to 14 October 2020 based on the following: As stated in a press release from 14 October 2020, the use of a protective facemask by the general population aged 12 years and above is made compulsory in all indoor areas where more than one person are present. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103000733/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=16256#flat Further clarification was provided in a Decree of the Minister for Health issued on 22 October 2020, which states that effective 23 October 2020 until 9 November 2020, the use of facemask by the general population aged 12 years and above is made compulsory in outdoor public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029172937/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/22102020_ENapofaseisypourgikou.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201018,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Rules updated as of 18th October https://web.archive.org/web/20201019085210/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/17102020_ENmetra.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,C1: School closing,1,1,"no change in policy but coding C1 with new directives this needs to be marked as C1 All levels are open with social distancing and precautionary measures against COVID " Cyprus,CYP,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"no change in policy https://web.archive.org/web/20201029172937/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/22102020_ENapofaseisypourgikou.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"no change" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"no change" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"no change" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"no change" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no change" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change (some countries are still banned) https://web.archive.org/save/https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/passengers-eligible-for-a-test" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,E1: Income support,2,1,"no change" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"could not find info on change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Back-filling blank data to 20 October 2020. National COVID-19 website: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102235800/https://www.covid19.cy/" Cyprus,CYP,20201020,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change. Back-filling blank data to 20 October 2020." Cyprus,CYP,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. Back-filling blank data to 20 October 2020." Cyprus,CYP,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Updating indicator back to 23/10/2020 based on the following: A Decree of the Minister for Health issued on 22 October 2020, states that effective 23 October 2020 until 9 November 2020, cocktail parties and well-wishing ceremonies at weddings and christenings are prohibited, all afternoon sports and social activities for children under 18 years of age are suspended, and Championship matches for athletes below 18 who are based in the Districts of Limassol and Paphos are suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029172937/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/22102020_ENapofaseisypourgikou.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Updating indicator back to 23/10/2020 based on the following: A Decree of the Minister for Health issued on 22 October 2020, states that effective 23 October 2020 until 9 November 2020, the maximum number of persons allowed to gather in houses and public places, with the exception of catering establishments, is set at 10 per house/group, inclusive of under-age children. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029172937/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/22102020_ENapofaseisypourgikou.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"starting October 23rd The maximum number of persons allowed to gather in houses and public places, with the exception of catering establishments, is set at 10 per house/group, inclusive of under-age children https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/22102020_ENapofaseisypourgikou.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"in the cities and districts of Limassol and Paphos the movement of citizens is banned from 11 at night until 5 in the morning of the next day https://web.archive.org/web/20201029172937/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/22102020_ENapofaseisypourgikou.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy. On 24 October 2020, the Education Minister Prodromos said the ministry was taking care to ensure the uninterrupted operation of schools and to allow children to receive an education as is permitted under the coronavirus protocols. In response to a decision by the municipality, the school board, and the parent’s groups in Polis Chrysochous to close schools due to the surge in coronavirus cases, he said no one was allowed to decide to shut down schools due to coronavirus except for the ministry. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102220821/https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/10/24/coronavirus-impromptu-school-closures-not-sanctioned-prodromou-says/" Cyprus,CYP,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy. Current restriction is in place until 9 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029172937/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/22102020_ENapofaseisypourgikou.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change in policy. As of October 26, incoming commercial flights to Ercan Airport remain limited to two per day. Face coverings are required on all public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102225057/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No change in policy. An 11:00pm curfew is in effect for Limassol and Paphos districts, with eating establishments required to close by 10:30pm (delivery is allowed). https://web.archive.org/web/20201102225057/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy." Cyprus,CYP,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy. U.S. citizen tourists will not be able to travel to the Republic of Cyprus if they have been in the United States, or any other country not classed as a Category A or B country, in the two weeks before travel to Cyprus (all Category C countries banned). https://web.archive.org/web/20201102225057/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ In accordance with the Infectious Diseases Decree (No.30) of 2020, entry into the Republic from Category C countries shall be allowed only for specific categories of citizens who have the possibility to choose whether to undergo a diagnostic test for COVID19 upon their arrival in Cyprus or have with them a negative RT-PCR test certificate for COVID-19, undertaken within 72 hours prior to departure. It is also noted that in accordance with the Decree by the Minister of Health N. 37, dated 12 August 2020, citizens arriving from category C countries are obliged to undergo a molecular examination for COVID-19, 48 hours prior to the termination of their 14-day self-isolation, at their own expense. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102233110/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/press/06102020_2.pdf " Cyprus,CYP,20201030,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy announced after previously-stated end date of 31 October 2020." Cyprus,CYP,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Current policy still in effect." Cyprus,CYP,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Open-air and indoor theatres, performance halls and cinemas in indoor and outdoor areas are allowed to operate at 50% capacity. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/12112020_DecreeHealthMinister.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The presence and gatherings of persons in houses or/and other public or private spaces may not exceed the number of 10 per house/group, , including under-age children. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/12112020_DecreeHealthMinister.pdf " Cyprus,CYP,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Ban on movement to and from the Districts of Lemesos and Pafos https://web.archive.org/web/20201116091941/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/12112020_ENGL_banonmovementLimPaf.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201112,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"changing back the indicator from Nov 12th based on: on an island-wide basis for the period 12 - 30 November 2020: - The holding of conferences, trade and visual exhibitions, assemblies and events is not allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129162131/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/uploads/11112020_YpYgeias_ENGLISH_revised.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,E1: Income support,2,1,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"no change in policy" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy. Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth's published guide for parents and guardians for the safe return of children to schools: https://web.archive.org/web/20201202161357/https://www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus/pdf/leaflet-english.pdf" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy. In a statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on 27 November 2020 extraordinary measures were announced, which will come into effect on an island-wide basis as from 30 November to 13 December 2020. The holding of lunch/dinner and any other event for weddings and christenings is prohibited (other than a home event with a maximum number of 10 persons including minors). https://web.archive.org/web/20201202162051/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=17077#flat" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy. In a statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on 27 November 2020 extraordinary measures were announced, which will come into effect on an island-wide basis as from 30 November to 13 December 2020. Religious ceremonies are allowed (weddings, christenings, funerals) with a maximum of 10 persons attending. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202162051/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=17077#flat" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy. In a statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on 27 November 2020 extraordinary measures were announced, which will come into effect on an island-wide basis as from 30 November to 13 December 2020. Gatherings of persons in residences are allowed, with a maximum number of 10 persons per residence, including underage children. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202162051/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=17077#flat" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change in policy. As of November 17, incoming commercial flights to Ercan Airport remain limited to two per day. Face coverings are required on all public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202164213/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"In a statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on 27 November 2020 extraordinary measures were announced, which will come into effect on an island-wide basis as from 30 November to 13 December 2020. The movement of persons is prohibited from 9 at night until 5 in the morning of the next day, with the exception of movement for work reasons with the use of the Employee Movement Confirmation Form, or for movement to/from hospital, pharmacy, vet for emergency medical reasons. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202162051/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=17077#flat" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"In a statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, on 27 November 2020 extraordinary measures were announced, which will come into effect on an island-wide basis as from 30 November to 13 December 2020. The prohibition of movement of persons from and to the Districts of Lemesos and Pafos, and also between the two Districts, ceases. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202162051/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=17077#flat" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy. The Visit Cyprus travel website lists the Category A and B countries of origin that are permitted to enter Cyprus. Category C countries remain banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202174327/https://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/cyprus-covid19-travel-protocol" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy." Cyprus,CYP,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy." Cyprus,CYP,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Cyprus,CYP,20201130,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy. COVID-19 PCR tests are available at designated laboratories in the ROC at a cost of approximately 85 euro. Those contacted by contact tracing are entitled to one free test. Physicians can also refer patients for tests at local General Hospitals. Rapid tests are periodically available for free at select sites, with follow-up PCR testing required for those whose results are positive. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202164213/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy. Noting that on 16 October 2020 Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said Cyprus’ track and trace unit is swamped after a dramatic spike in the number of coronavirus cases and cannot therefore communicate with all the contacts of positive Covid-19 cases in the optimal time frame. In response, on 23 October 2020 the health ministry modified the process of informing those who tested positive to coronavirus, and their contacts, due to the large amount of daily coronavirus cases. People who test positive will now receive a text message if the unit fails to inform them via phone the same day their results are out. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202182827/https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/10/16/coronavirus-contact-tracing-unit-swamped-after-surge-in-cases/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201202183105/https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/10/23/coronavirus-text-messages-part-of-new-directions-for-contact-tracing/" Cyprus,CYP,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy. Until at least January 15, face coverings are required for everyone ages 12 and older in all public indoor and outdoor venues. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202164213/https://cy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cyprus,CYP,20201203,C1: School closing,2,1,"High school and university students will complete the rest of the month’s lessons on line, while kindergartens and elementary schools will remain open, with virologists saying the infection risk among younger age groups is far lower. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214092331/https://www.financialmirror.com/2020/12/09/covid19-elderly-deaths-a-concern-as-cyprus-opts-for-stricter-measures/ " Cyprus,CYP,20201203,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Cafés, bars, community clubs and restaurants will shut down from Friday (11th Dec) and only serve take-away or delivery orders, while shopping malls, theatres, dance schools and gyms will also close, https://web.archive.org/web/20201214092331/https://www.financialmirror.com/2020/12/09/covid19-elderly-deaths-a-concern-as-cyprus-opts-for-stricter-measures/" Cyprus,CYP,20201203,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201214091800/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/coronavirus" Cyprus,CYP,20201203,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Vaccination plan will be announced on 15 Dec: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214091941/https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/event.html?id=4087" Czech Republic,CZE,20200124,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Minister of health says it's ""too early to declare an emergency"" but urges caution regarding the Coronavirus pandemic; https://web.archive.org/web/20200510171440/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/videovyjadreni-hlavni-hygienicky-evy-gottvaldove-k-situaci-ohledne-sireni-koro_18405_1.html" Czech Republic,CZE,20200127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Targeted screening at passport controls and two special inputs (gates) for flights from China at Václav Havel Prague Airport come into force; https://web.archive.org/web/20200510000658/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/ministerstvo-zdravotnictvi-naridilo-letisti-praha-ochranne-opatreni_18417_1.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200510170730/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/who-vyhlasila-globalni-stav-zdravotni-nouzecr-rozsiruje-opatreni-na-vsechna-ce_18452_1.html" Czech Republic,CZE,20200127,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Ministry of Health issued a protective measure ordering Václav Havel Prague Airport to provide passengers with relevant information issued by the State Institute of Public Health in connection with the threat of coronavirus infection.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200510000658/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/ministerstvo-zdravotnictvi-naridilo-letisti-praha-ochranne-opatreni_18417_1.html" Czech Republic,CZE,20200130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Czech Republic suspends issuing of new visas to Chinese citizens, effectively banning entry from China without an already exisiting visa; https://web.archive.org/web/20200510134329/https://www.novinky.cz/domaci/clanek/ministerstvo-zahranici-okamzite-prestalo-cinanum-vydavat-viza-40311716" Czech Republic,CZE,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"On 31 January 2020, the Ministry of Health issued a protective measure ordering all international airports in the Czech Republic to provide passengers with relevant information issued by the State Institute of Public Health in connection with the threat of coronavirus infection. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510171717/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/ministerstvo-zdravotnictvi-naridilo-ochranne-opatreni-vsem-mezionarodnim-letisti_18466_1.html " Czech Republic,CZE,20200208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Suspension of direct flights to/from China. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510134349/https://www.novinky.cz/domaci/clanek/vlada-zakaze-prime-lety-z-ciny-40312057" Czech Republic,CZE,20200228,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Czech ministry of health starts information campaign with daily updates and extends Coronavirus hotline to 24/7 operations in response to meeting of Central Epidemiological Commission one day prior; https://web.archive.org/web/20200510172816/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/na-ministerstvu-zdravotnictvi-zasedla-kvuli-koronaviru-ustredni-epidemiologicka-_18596_1.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200228210141/https:/twitter.com/ZdravkoOnline/status/1233495618913521672; https://web.archive.org/web/20200228210537/https://twitter.com/ZdravkoOnline/status/1233496226869514241" Czech Republic,CZE,20200301,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Infected are isolated in infectious clinics, and hygienists are now conducting the necessary epidemiological investigations, including tracing all those with whom the infected have come into close contact. https://web.archive.org/web/20200414010140/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/v-ceske-republice-jsou-prvni-tri-potvrzene-pripady-nakazy-koronavirem_18605_4107_1.html" Czech Republic,CZE,20200302,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Suspension of direct flights to/from South Korea. https://web.archive.org/web/20200322090811/http://www.mzcr.cz/Soubor.ashx?souborID=40429&typ=application/pdf&nazev=Ochrann%C3%A9%20opat%C5%99en%C3%AD%20MZ%20%C4%8CR_lety%20Korea.pdf" Czech Republic,CZE,20200306,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Czech health ministry begins coronavirus updates online; recommends national public hotline for public information. https://web.archive.org/web/20200331185845/https://www.mzcr.cz/Cizinci/dokumenty/questions-and-answers-in-relation-to-the-coronavirus-in-the-czech-republic_18649_2649_23.html" Czech Republic,CZE,20200307,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Chinese Visas still suspended; All residents of the Czech Republic (citizens and non-citizens), as well as other persons working in the Czech Republic who return to the country from Italy, are ordered to contact their general practitioner by phone or email and self-quarantine for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510135523/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech-italy/czech-coronavirus-quarantine-measures-extended-to-foreign-residents-idUSKBN20U0RT" Czech Republic,CZE,20200307,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," " Czech Republic,CZE,20200308,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Hygiene stations will report to all GPs and GPs all persons who have been in contact with an infected patient, and remotely decide on quarantine for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200414005610/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/karantenu-pro-kontakty-nakazenych-osob-budou-nove-na-dalku-rozhodovat-prakticti-_18672_4107_1.html" Czech Republic,CZE,20200309,H2: Testing policy,1,,"All persons who are found to have symptoms of an infectious disease pursuant to point 1) are ordered to provide the necessary cooperation to healthcare staff, meaning to provide a biological sample for the purpose of determining the presence of COVID-19 disease, coming into effect upon issuing this extraordinary measure https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/16_EM_foreigners_examination-for-COVID-19-symptoms_100320_M%C3%81-BLBOU-HLAVI%C4%8CKU.pdf" Czech Republic,CZE,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restrictions on gatherings of more than 100 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200426135648/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/mimoradna-opatreni-ministerstva-zdravotnictvi-zakazuji-konani-hromadnych-akci-na_18698_4107_1.html" Czech Republic,CZE,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Quarantine requirements extended to a number of different countries; https://web.archive.org/web/20200510135748/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/cizincikteri-prekroci-hranice-crbudou-kontrolovani-na-priznaky-infekcniho-on_18703_4107_1.html" Czech Republic,CZE,20200311,C1: School closing,3,1,"Primary, secondary and higher vocational education and universities are closed beginning on March 11. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426135648/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/mimoradna-opatreni-ministerstva-zdravotnictvi-zakazuji-konani-hromadnych-akci-na_18698_4107_1.html" Czech Republic,CZE,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ban on events with more than 100 people across the country: https://web.archive.org/web/20200311013129/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/03/10/world/europe/10reuters-health-coronavirus-czech.html Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 10666/2020-1/MIN/KAN https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mzcr.cz/dokumenty/mimoradna-opatreni-ministerstva-zdravotnictvi-zakazuji-konani-hromadnych-akci-na_18698_4107_1.html Ministry of Health Protection Measure No.MZDR 10666/2020-2/MIN/KAN (revocation)" Czech Republic,CZE,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Ban on any private and public gatherings of 30 or more people. Exemptions for (1) legislature, (2) executive government, (3) courts, (4) public assemblies mandated by law and (5) funerals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426140504/https://www.vlada.cz/assets/media-centrum/aktualne/Opatreni-o-zakazu-poradani-kulturnich--sportovnich-a-dalsich-akci-s-ucasti-nad-30-osob_1.pdf " Czech Republic,CZE,20200312,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Companies which were forced to close their premises due to government orders, will be entitled to defer their rents. The deferral will apply from 12 March to 30 June and deferred payments will have to be paid back within 2 years. Also, a ban has been adopted on terminating the rental contracts of people who are not able to pay rent due to financial distress caused by Covid-19 epidemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200505014149/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants in large shopping centres required to close starting March 13, later superseded by order from March 14.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200507144259/https://www.vlada.cz/assets/media-centrum/aktualne/Opatreni-o-zakazu-poradani-kulturnich--sportovnich-a-dalsich-akci-s-ucasti-nad-30-osob_1.pdf " Czech Republic,CZE,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"'As of 13 March, 6:00 am, all sport, cultural, religious and other activities both public and private encompassing more than 30 persons are forbidden.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200419102141/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200314,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Non-essential retail businesses closed during the quarantine; 'grocery stores, pharmacies, drugstores, stores selling electronics, pump stations, shops selling tobacco and newspapers' remain open https://globalvoices.org/2020/03/17/czech-republic-enters-quarantine-amid-conflicting-government-directives/ https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200315,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Order for persons to a) limit their movement through public places as much as possible (with exemptions) b) limit contact with others as much as possible Exemptions: a) reaching the workplace or profession b) necessary visits to family or close persons c) necessary travel for purchase of essentials (e.g. groceries, medicine, medical and hygiene supplies, pet food, etc.) including essentials for relatives and children, essential use of financial and post services, and personal vehicle refuelling. d) necessary travel as mentioned in c) on behalf of another (e.g. neighbour, volunteer help) e) travel to medical and social care facilities, including accompanying of another person for this purpose f) travel to attend to urgent official matters, including accompanying of another person for this purpose g) job performance (or attendant matters) in security, public health, individual spiritual service, public transport, and other infrastructure, citizen services (includes home deliveries) h) movement in open countryside or parks i) return travel to the place of residence j) funerals Scope of exemptions widened from 7 April onwards: Conducting of sport activities at outside sporting grounds, in parks or in nature (e.g. tennis, skiing, sport shooting, etc.) Facecover obligatory unless individuals conducting the given sport are at least 2 metres apart and No more than 2 people are conducting sport together, with exception of members of the same household and with exception of staying 2 metres apart from others Associated facilities (showers, changing rooms) remain closed / toilet can be open. Scope of exemptions widened from 20 April onwards: trainings of professional athletes (contact fighting sports not allowed, no spectators allowed) marriage/resgistered partnership ceremony (official, newlyweds, 2 grooms + 4 persons allowed to attend) Scope of exemptions widened from 27 April onwards: church services attended by max 15 persons (under special arrangements - minimum distance of 2 meters between individuals, face masks, hand sanitizers, etc.). Churches may remain open for individual prayer / individual counselling Government Resolution No. 215/2020 Coll. https://web.archive.org/save/https://apps.odok.cz/attachment/-/down/IHOABMQVW63P Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 12745/2020-1/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 12745/2020-4/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 15190/2020-4/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 15190/2020-5/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 16195/2020-1/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 16484/2020-1/MIN/KAN" Czech Republic,CZE,20200316,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public domestic transport is not restricted. Trains and buses run in the Czech Republic in normal mode. https://web.archive.org/web/20200414002947/https://www.mdcr.cz/Media/Media-a-tiskove-zpravy/Od-soboty-plati-mimoradna-opatreni-v-mezinarodni-d" Czech Republic,CZE,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Quarantine of town of Litovel and 18 nearby municipalities including Unicov and Cervenka. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.idnes.cz/olomouc/zpravy/koronavirus-unicov-litovel-cervenka.A200316_062222_olomouc-zpravy_jadv People living within the area and working outside, and vice versa, must stay at home. Workers returning from night shifts in the area to homes outside of the area ordered into 14 days' self-quarantine. Police checkpoints on roads to the area. Only supply trucks, police, emergency, and fire rescue service can enter/leave town. Military field mini-hospital build in Litovel on 19 March. Quarantine of municipality of Kynice, where a number of people were infected during the local volunteer fire department's ball. People living and working within the quarantined area can go to work. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.novinky.cz/koronavirus/clanek/hygienici-zcela-uzavreli-kynici-kde-se-virus-rozsiril-na-hasicske-zabave-40316848" Czech Republic,CZE,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Full border closures go into effect; nobody allowed out of the country and foreign non-residents no longer permitted into the country. Ban subsequently extended until April 13; https://web.archive.org/web/20200510153712/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/the-government-has-taken-further-extraordinary-measures-to-prevent-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus--all-those-arriving-from-high-risk-countries-must-go--180336/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200318,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""PRAGUE, March 18 (Reuters) - The Czech government ordered people to wear masks or use something else to cover their mouths and noses when in public from midnight Wednesday, tightening restrictions to halt the spread of coronavirus."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200917063044/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-czech-covering-idUSL8N2BB4C6" Czech Republic,CZE,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Ban on any gathering at the publicly accessible place of more than 2 people. Exemptions for (1) members of same household, (2) exercise of profession and (3) funerals as long as a distance of 2 metres between people is kept. Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 12745/2020-1/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 12745/2020-4/MIN/KAN Ministry of Health Protection Measure No. MZDR 15190/2020-5/MIN/KAN Judgement of the Municipal Court in Prague No. 14 A 41/2020 from 23 April 2020" Czech Republic,CZE,20200324,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"people are permitted to congregate in groups of at most two persons in public places, except for household members, the performance of an occupation, business or similar activities and attendance at funerals. When coming into contact with other persons, it is necessary to maintain a distance of at least 2 meters wherever possible https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/development-of-events-over-time/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200326,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"1. A moratorium proposal on the repayment of loans and mortgages signed before 26 March 2020, which will be binding on all banks and non-banking companies, has been adopted. Both natural persons and corporate debtors will be able to suspend their repayments for three or six months, as they choose. The debtor must notify this intention to the creditor by declaration that he/she/it is taking this action because of the negative economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. However, he/she/it will not have to provide proof of this. 2. Companies which were forced to close their premises due to government orders, will be entitled to defer their rents. The deferral will apply from 12 March to 30 June and deferred payments will have to be paid back within 2 years. Also, a ban has been adopted on terminating the rental contracts of people who are not able to pay rent due to financial distress caused by Covid-19 epidemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200505014149/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200327,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing requirements changed on 27th March to allow anyone displaying symptoms including a fever, dry cough, or shortness of breath to be eligible for a free test. http://web.archive.org/web/20200419112751/https://www.idnes.cz/zpravy/domaci/koronavirus-testovani-covid-19-horecka-kasel-dusnost-doporuceni-pacient-nakazeny-mrtvi.A200327_170734_domaci_rapc" Czech Republic,CZE,20200330,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"“smart quarantine” has started in testing mode. The goal of smart quarantine is to prevent the further spread of SARS CoV-2 coronavirus in the Czech Republic as quickly and effectively as possible. Smart quarantine, which will map the contacts of positively tested individuals for COVID-19 using modern information technologies, is intended to help regional hygiene stations trace other potentially infected https://web.archive.org/web/20200414010728/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200331,E1: Income support,2,1,"The Antivirus Programme makes it possible to recognise the costs incurred by employers on employee wages, including mandatory contributions for the period that this obstacle to work existed on the employers’ side due to closure or restriction of operations as a result of the coronavirus epidemic, be it because of a direct decision by the Government as part of the announced preventive measures or as a result of secondary events related to the epidemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200505012329/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/government-extends-antivirus-job-support-programme-to-end-of-may--181252/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200505012515/https://accace.com/targeted-antivirus-employment-sustainability-programme-in-the-czech-republic-news-flash/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200402,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"This is the date when the 14 day quarentine noted above expires " Czech Republic,CZE,20200407,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency extended until 30th April: http://web.archive.org/web/20200419110914/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech-emergency/czech-lawmakers-extend-state-of-emergency-until-april-30-idUSKBN21P2N0" Czech Republic,CZE,20200407,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Retail sales and sale of services at establishments shall be prohibited, with some exceptions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200413220117/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/61_EM_stores_exceptions_06042020.pdf State of emergency extended until 30th April: http://web.archive.org/web/20200419110914/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech-emergency/czech-lawmakers-extend-state-of-emergency-until-april-30-idUSKBN21P2N0" Czech Republic,CZE,20200407,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"individual outdoor sports have been allowed. When respecting keeping a safe distance of two meters and the presence of a maximum of two people, these sports can be performed without respiratory protection. The ban on use of common spaces like showers and lockers is still in force. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413221216/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/ State of emergency extended until 30th April: http://web.archive.org/web/20200419110914/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech-emergency/czech-lawmakers-extend-state-of-emergency-until-april-30-idUSKBN21P2N0" Czech Republic,CZE,20200414,C1: School closing,3,1,"'Czech schools, closed over COVID-19, will not fully reopen by July when the summer holidays begin, according to a step-by-step reopening timetable the cabinet discussed today [14th April]'. http://web.archive.org/web/20200419101019/https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/czech-schools-will-not-fully-reopen-by-summer-according-to-step-by-step-plan-discussed-by-government/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Government outlines five step plan for reopening businesses including shops and restaurants. http://web.archive.org/web/20200419101302/https://news.expats.cz/coronavirus-in-the-czech-republic/breaking-czech-government-outlines-five-step-plan-for-re-opening-shops-restaurants/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200414,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"'summer festivals and other events for large groups of people will probably not take place, officials said. Theatres, other culture venues for up to 50 people and indoor sections of restaurants would be the last to open on June 8 after beer gardens resume on May 25 under the current plan.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200419105136/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-czech/czechs-to-lift-coronavirus-lockdown-on-shops-restaurants-over-next-two-months-idUSKCN21W2AO" Czech Republic,CZE,20200414,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 14 April, travelling abroad for ""essential activities"" will be allowed. This will include business trips, the assembly of a production facility, a visit to a doctor or to a relative. Each trip will be followed by 14 days of obligatory quarantine on return. As of Monday April 27, the rules for crossing state borders have been changed. EU citizens arriving in the Czech Republic for business purposes and university students from EU countries may now come to the Czech Republic. Czech citizens are able to travel abroad, however on their return they must submit to 14 days’ quarantine or provide a test with a negative Covid-19 result. As of Monday 11 May, the current rules for border crossing will be relaxed. All citizens will be able to cross the state border at selected border crossings, which were previously used only by commuters. Railway corridors to Germany and Austria will also be functional. As of 26 May, the regime at the state borders will be eased. EU citizens and foreigners with the status of a long-term resident in EU Member State will be able to enter the Czech Republic in order to perform economic activities, to visit relatives or to study at a university. Everyone will have to prove themselves with a negative test for covid-19 upon entry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715165336/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Policy on all school closure subsists http://web.archive.org/web/20200419101019/https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/czech-schools-will-not-fully-reopen-by-summer-according-to-step-by-step-plan-discussed-by-government/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Previous policy on work closure subsists" Czech Republic,CZE,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health has therefore prepares a regularly updated summary of information for citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427200619/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/development-of-events-over-time/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200420,C1: School closing,2,1,"Students of the last year of university programmes may return to their universities for individual consultations https://web.archive.org/web/20200529005602/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The plan to release business and other activities has been introduced – craft workshops, farmers' markets, car dealers can operate https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/86_EM_stores_exceptions_17042020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200427175747/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200421,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Scope of exemptions widened from 27 April onwards: church services attended by max 15 persons (under special arrangements - minimum distance of 2 meters between individuals, face masks, hand sanitizers, etc.). Churches may remain open for individual prayer / individual counselling. https://web.archive.org/web/20200419112255/http://www.mzcr.cz/Soubor.ashx?souborID=40981&typ=application/pdf&nazev=Mimo%C5%99%C3%A1dn%C3%A9%20opat%C5%99en%C3%AD%20-%20z%C3%A1kaz%20voln%C3%A9ho%20pohybu%20osob%20s%20v%C3%BDjimkami,%20s%20%C3%BA%C4%8Dinnost%C3%AD%20od%2027.%204.%202020.pdf " Czech Republic,CZE,20200427,C1: School closing,2,1," Universities can reopen to all students, provided that classes are taught to groups no larger than five. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529010405/https://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/overview-of-latest-coronavirus-measures-in-czech-republic" Czech Republic,CZE,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Business premises up to 2 500 m2 (only if they are not in shopping malls over 5 000 m2), driving schools, gyms and fitness facilities without the possibility of using locker rooms and showers https://web.archive.org/web/20200427175747/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200427,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Ban on 2 people or more gathering ends, is replaced by ban on any gathering at the publicly accessible place of more than 10 people. Exemptions for (1) members of same household, (2) exercise of profession, (3) funerals as long as a distance of 2 metres between people is kept, (4) church services up to 15 persons. Takes effect April 27 at midnight. Government Resolution No. 452 published as No. 194/2020 Coll. https://aplikace.mvcr.cz/sbirka-zakonu/ViewFile.aspx?type=c&id=38849" Czech Republic,CZE,20200511,C1: School closing,2,1," Government announces that ""elementary, secondary and art schools will also be able to partially open from 11 May."" Class size is limited to 15 people and attendance is not obligatory. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200516134300/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/government-approves-the-rules-for-relaxing-emergency-measures-from-11-may--state-of-emergency-remains-in-force-until-17-may-181311/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Businesses allowed to operate: Shops in shopping centres, business premises over 2,500 m2, restaurants can open their gardens while serving food there, beauty services, museums, galleries, outdoor premises of castles and chateaus, outdoor training activities for professional athletes without public access. All theatres, cinemas and circuses may now be opened (max 100 persons) https://web.archive.org/web/20200529084130/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200525,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"as of 11 May – shops in shopping centres, business premises over 2,500 m2, restaurants can open their gardens while serving food there, beauty services, museums, galleries, outdoor premises of castles and chateaus, outdoor training activities for professional athletes without public access. All theatres, cinemas and circuses may now be opened (max 100 persons), as of 25 May – restaurants, accommodation services, taxi services, tattoo salons, theatres, cultural and sporting events (limit on number of participants TBC), weddings, indoor expositions of zoological gardens. (Source 1) Starting June 8, a new phase takes effect. Up to 500 people can attend public events like theatrical performances or religious gatherings. This includes mass events indoors and outdoors as well as weddings and services. Museums, galleries, exhibition halls, and other similar facilities can operate with up to 500 people, so long as social distancing guidelines are maintained. (Source 2) Source 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200715165336/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/ Source 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200608221930/https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/more-coronavirus-restrictions-end-today-restaurant-gardens-can-stay-open-later-no-empty-seats-at-cinemas/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200525,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public events can hold but a limit of 300 participants https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/123_EM_events_more-than-300-people_19052020.pdf" Czech Republic,CZE,20200525,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Gatherings restricted to less than 300 people. https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/123_EM_events_more-than-300-people_19052020.pdf" Czech Republic,CZE,20200525,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Face masks and contact tracing: No longer required outdoors as of May 25, but still mandatory on public transport and in indoor public spaces where 2-meter distancing cannot be maintained."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200917063400/https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-coronavirus-post-lockdown-rules-compared-face-mask-travel/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200529,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Relief lasts until 30th June https://web.archive.org/web/20200505014149/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200529,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200427200619/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/development-of-events-over-time" Czech Republic,CZE,20200529,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Ministry of health has an interactive map on its website providing all the information about testing centers across the country. And in the further information for each center, it says you need ""indication"", of symptoms to get testing at this facility  https://web.archive.org/web/20200609022500/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/seznam-odberovych-center/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200529,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""The most crucial material for the future handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved by the government. This material implements the Smart Quarantine 2.0 project into the organisational structures of the Ministry of Health, and accelerates the epidemiological investigation process."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608231350/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-approves-incorporating-the-smart-quarantine-under-the-ministry-of-health-new-exemptions-from-wearing-masks-and-the-cancellation-of-shopping-hours-for-seniors" Czech Republic,CZE,20200601,C1: School closing,2,1,"""...from 1 June 2020 the prohibition on the presence of pupils and students in primary, secondary and higher vocational education at schools and educational facilities will no longer apply to pupils at special primary schools, children in the preparatory level of special primary schools, and pupils at secondary schools and conservatories for practical instruction, while attendance is not mandatory and these pupils must form fixed groups of no more than 15 pupils, and from 8 June 2020 to pupils at the 2nd level of primary schools and secondary schools or conservatories and students at higher vocational schools for conducting consultation or class lessons, under the same conditions"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608231350/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-approves-incorporating-the-smart-quarantine-under-the-ministry-of-health-new-exemptions-from-wearing-masks-and-the-cancellation-of-shopping-hours-for-seniors" Czech Republic,CZE,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On the Czech Government's website, there are no mentions of ""staying at home"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200601195145/https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/mimoradna-opatreni-_-co-aktualne-plati-180234/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Starting Monday, a new phase takes effect. Up to 500 people can attend public events like theatrical performances or religious gatherings. This includes mass events indoors and outdoors as well as weddings and services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608221930/https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/more-coronavirus-restrictions-end-today-restaurant-gardens-can-stay-open-later-no-empty-seats-at-cinemas/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Up to 500 people can attend public events like theatrical performances or religious gatherings. This includes mass events indoors and outdoors as well as weddings and services. The organized athletic training or matches on indoor and outdoor sports fields can allow up to 500 people to attend. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608221930/https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/more-coronavirus-restrictions-end-today-restaurant-gardens-can-stay-open-later-no-empty-seats-at-cinemas/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200602,C5: Close public transport,0,,"“From Monday, June 8, 2020, DPP will renew the standard passenger handling regime on all city bus and tram lines. Passengers will also be able to enter the vehicles again through the front door and the previously locked front rows of seats will be released for them.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200608223353/https://www.dpp.cz/en/company/news-and-events/detail/342_1107-restoration-of-the-standard-regime-of-bus-and-tram-passengers-dispatching" Czech Republic,CZE,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No mention of stay at home as part of Restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20200601195145/https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/mimoradna-opatreni-_-co-aktualne-plati-180234/#omezeni_pohybu_od_11_kvetna" Czech Republic,CZE,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No mention of restricted movement https://web.archive.org/web/20200608224052/https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/harmonogram-uvolnovani-podnikatelskych-a-dalsich-cinnosti-i-opatreni-ve-skolach-a-skolskych-zarizenich---180969/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200609,C5: Close public transport,0,,"www.activeautism.co.uk" Czech Republic,CZE,20200609,E1: Income support,2,0,"Shareholders of small limited liability company (spolecnost s rucením omezeným) will be able to apply for a compensation bonus, currently, a one-time assistance provided at request for the period from March 12, 2020 to June 8, 2020 in the amount of CZK 500 per day. A shareholder can thus receive support up to CZK 44,500. " Czech Republic,CZE,20200609,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The companies as employers will be able to pay social insurance premiums in the amount of 24.8 % of wages for May, June, and July 2020 until October 20, 2020. The employers are still obliged to pay employee health insurance premiums in the amount of 6.5 % of wages. However, there is an obligation to pay a lower penalty of 0,01 % of the debt per day (this is a reduced penalty from a regular amount of 0.05 % of debt per day). Employers do not have to pay a penalty that does not exceed 1,000 CZK. The law entered into force recently. https://news.expats.cz/prague-business/important-news-for-small-business-owners-impacted-by-coronavirus-closures-in-the-czech-republic/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Employees in offices are exempt from mask protocol suggesting the re-opening of corporate workplaces. (Other workplaces for example in hospitality industry are definitely open). https://web.archive.org/web/20200623025622/https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/czech-republic/en/Coronavirus_a_practical_guide_for_employers" Czech Republic,CZE,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From Monday, June 22, the public events can be organized for up to 1000 people or 5000 people at the same time but divided into separate sectors with max of 1000 people in each of them. Prior to this, the cap was at 500 https://web.archive.org/web/20200623022929/https://www.osu.eu/24712/the-latest-covid-19-related-news/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Pubs and restaurants have been allowed to open and public gatherings can take place " Czech Republic,CZE,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 15 June 2020, citizens of the European Union with a certificate of temporary or permanent residence in countries with a low risk of covid-19 and foreigners with the status of long-term resident of a Member State of the European Union with a low risk of covid-19 will be allowed to enter territory of the Czech Republic. Czech citizens returning from countries with a low and medium risk of covid-19 infection will not have to report this fact to the regional hygienic station immediately after entering the territory of the Czech Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623023945/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/od-15-cervna-se-mohou-obcane-cr-vratit-ze-zemi-s-nizkym-a-strednim-rizikem-nakazy-koronavirem-bez-nutnosti-testu" Czech Republic,CZE,20200615,E1: Income support,2,0,"ntil end-August, the government contributed 80 percent of wages (incl. SSC) to employers if (i) employees are sent into quarantine; or (ii) employers’ businesses have been closed or reduced as a result of the crisis management or emergency measures taken by the Government. A contribution of 60 percent of wages (incl. SSC) is paid to employers due to obstacles to work on the part of the employer caused by the current epidemiological situation and related measures to prevent the spread of the disease both locally and abroad https://web.archive.org/web/20200623022237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Czech Republic,CZE,20200615,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Advance payments on personal and corporate income tax are suspended for Q2 2020 and penalties are waived for failing to pay property tax and file income tax returns on time. The government approved a moratorium on bank loans (subject to certain criteria and limitations) of up to six months. Interest will still be accrued, and loan duration will be extended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623022237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Czech Republic,CZE,20200615,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200427200619/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/development-of-events-over-time" Czech Republic,CZE,20200615,H2: Testing policy,2,,"A brochure from the ministry of health says you are eligible for testing if you meet at least one of a set of criteria. And one of the criteria is exhibition of symptoms https://web.archive.org/web/20200623024814/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/postup-testovani-osob-na-pritomnost-koronaviru-a-pravidla-pro-narizeni-a-ukonceni-domaci-karanteny-domaci-izolace-a-hospitalizace/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200615,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Updated information about smart quarantine processes for contact tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200623025148/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/chytra-karantena/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,C1: School closing,1,1,"At present, school and educational establishments have been open to the majority of pupils and students, with primary and secondary school attendance only voluntary. Pupils are to form study groups with a maximum of 15 people. Any multi-day school events (school trips), or school competitions or shows are still prohibited. It is the duty of the pupil, student or his / her legal representative, before the first entry into the school facility, to sign an affidavit stating that there are no symptoms of a viral infectious disease (fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc.). https://web.archive.org/web/20200623025622/https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/czech-republic/en/Coronavirus_a_practical_guide_for_employers" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The spread of COVID-19 is in decline, so the Czech government is gradually cancelling and modifying the issued crisis measures. Shops and service providers can now reopen their premises, so people can return to work. The employer is still generally obliged to comply with the requirements relating to safety and health at work. It should therefore assess all the risks associated with the performance of the work in question and take appropriate measures to that end https://web.archive.org/web/20200623025622/https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/czech-republic/en/Coronavirus_a_practical_guide_for_employers" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From 8 June, cultural, sports, religious and similar events and other gatherings can take place with a maximum participation of 500 people at the same time, both public and private. The prohibition do not apply to meetings and similar actions of constitutional bodies, public authorities, courts and other public or private persons (General Meeting of a public limited company) held by law, and funerals. When holding mass events outdoors or indoors, it is necessary to: maintain a distance of at least 2 meters between persons (except for household members); that participants have a container of disinfectant available for hand disinfection; after the event, the used aids and spaces will be properly disinfected. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623025622/https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/what/publications/shownews.page?News=en/czech-republic/en/Coronavirus_a_practical_guide_for_employers" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"The Czech Republic on March 12 was among the first countries in Europe to close its borders in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus. It ordered the closure of most businesses days later. The country has since managed to avoid the worst of the pandemic and, last week, the government permitted mass gatherings of up to 1,000 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702120003/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/01/coronavirus-thousands-attend-farewell-pandemic-party-in-prague.html" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,C5: Close public transport,0,,"“From Monday, June 8, 2020, DPP will renew the standard passenger handling regime on all city bus and tram lines. Passengers will also be able to enter the vehicles again through the front door and the previously locked front rows of seats will be released for them.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200608223353/https://www.dpp.cz/en/company/news-and-events/detail/342_1107-restoration-of-the-standard-regime-of-bus-and-tram-passengers-dispatching" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No mention of stay at home as part of Restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20200601195145/https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/mimoradna-opatreni-_-co-aktualne-plati-180234/#omezeni_pohybu_od_11_kvetna" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No mention of restricted movement https://web.archive.org/web/20200608224052/https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/harmonogram-uvolnovani-podnikatelskych-a-dalsich-cinnosti-i-opatreni-ve-skolach-a-skolskych-zarizenich---180969/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 26 May, the regime at the state borders will be eased. EU citizens and foreigners with the status of a long-term resident in EU Member State will be able to enter the Czech Republic in order to perform economic activities, to visit relatives or to study at a university. Everyone will have to prove themselves with a negative test for covid-19 upon entry. All border crossings with Germany and Austria are reopened. The Brno-Turany, Karlovy Vary, Ostrava-Mošnov and Pardubice airports are also reopened. At the same time, only random border controls will be carried out and all border crossings can be used again 24 hours a day. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702114530/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Advance payments on personal and corporate income tax are suspended for Q2 2020 and penalties are waived for failing to pay property tax and file income tax returns on time. The government approved a moratorium on bank loans (subject to certain criteria and limitations) of up to six months. Interest will still be accrued, and loan duration will be extended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623022237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200427200619/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/development-of-events-over-time" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,H2: Testing policy,2,,"A brochure from the ministry of health says you are eligible for testing if you meet at least one of a set of criteria. And one of the criteria is exhibition of symptoms https://web.archive.org/web/20200623024814/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/postup-testovani-osob-na-pritomnost-koronaviru-a-pravidla-pro-narizeni-a-ukonceni-domaci-karanteny-domaci-izolace-a-hospitalizace/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200621,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Updated information about smart quarantine processes for contact tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200623025148/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/chytra-karantena/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200623,E1: Income support,2,0,"The 'antivirus scheme' was extended until 31st August. Government pays up to 80% of wages. http://archive.fo/I4Eni" Czech Republic,CZE,20200630,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"In the municipalities of Karviná, Frýdek-Místek, Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Jablunkov, Bohumín, Havírov, Orlová, Ceský Tešín, Trinec, there will now be restriction of catering services operation between 23:00 to 08:00. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713180005/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/od-cervence-budou-platit-prisna-protiepidemicka-opatreni-uz-jen-v-nekterych-castech-moravskoslezskeho-kraje" Czech Republic,CZE,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"To control local outbreaks, in the municipalities of Karviná, Frýdek-Místek, Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Jablunkov, Bohumín, Havírov, Orlová, Ceský Tešín, Trinec, the maximum number of people at indoor and outdoor public events has been capped at 100. Distance of 2 metres must be maintained. But in natural and artificial swimming pools there can be a maximum of 500 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713180005/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/od-cervence-budou-platit-prisna-protiepidemicka-opatreni-uz-jen-v-nekterych-castech-moravskoslezskeho-kraje" Czech Republic,CZE,20200630,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Cross-border workers within the entire Moravian-Silesian Region must now submit a negative test certificate to their employer. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713180005/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/od-cervence-budou-platit-prisna-protiepidemicka-opatreni-uz-jen-v-nekterych-castech-moravskoslezskeho-kraje" Czech Republic,CZE,20200701,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"""Prague and the Moravian-Silesian region will be exceptions to the July 1 rollback of some measures to stop the coronavirus. Face masks will still be required in Prague in the metro and at events with over 100 people after July 1, as the city still has significant risk of the spread of coronavirus. The mask requirement will be dropped for trams and buses. Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtech (ANO) made the announcement at a June 29 press conference."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200917063613/https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/face-coverings-will-still-be-required-in-the-prague-metro-after-july-1/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200704,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,0,"In general, there is a ban on public gatherings of more than 1000 people, although I believe the aforementioned region-specific ban is still in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200713181307/https://www.vlada.cz/cz/epidemie-koronaviru/dulezite-informace/mimoradna-opatreni-_-co-aktualne-plati-180234/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200718,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"'When large events are held outdoors or indoors, the number of people attending at any one time must not exceed 500' in the municipality of Vlcnov. http://archive.fo/A62dx" Czech Republic,CZE,20200724,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"The territories of the municipalities of Bílovec, Bohumín, Ceský Tešín, Frenštát pod Radhoštem, Frýdek – Místek, Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Havírov, Hlucín, Jablunkov, Karviná, Koprivnice, Kravare, Nový Jicín, Odry, Opava, Orlová, Ostrava, Trinec, Vítkov and all municipalities over which these have expanded jurisdiction: Group events of a 100 participants maximum (with a maximum of 5 sectors of 100 participants each), are allowed both indoors and outdoors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803165837/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200724,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"New updates from the Ministry of Health website: ""The territories of the municipalities of Bílovec, Bohumín, Ceský Tešín, Frenštát pod Radhoštem, Frýdek – Místek, Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Havírov, Hlucín, Jablunkov, Karviná, Koprivnice, Kravare, Nový Jicín, Odry, Opava, Orlová, Ostrava, Trinec, Vítkov, as well as Bruntál, Krnov, Rýmarov, and all municipalities over which these have expanded jurisdiction: Cross-border workers must submit a medical certificate of completion of the PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 with a negative result, 1x every 14 days (the test must not be older than 4 days)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803165837/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"According to the Ministry of Health website, from 27 July, throughout the Czech Republic: ""The maximum number of persons attending large events held indoors is 500 people at any one time in any one section. The maximum permitted number of sections is 5. The maximum number of attendees at large outdoor events is 1000 people at any one time."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803165837/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200727,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The list of low-risk countries has been updated, with Sweden included in the list. This means that people arriving from Sweden do not need to carry PCR test results with them. However, ""this does not apply to the employees from Sweden and newly also from Luxembourg. For them, it is necessary to undergo testing after arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803171038/https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/docDetail.aspx?docid=22239932&doctype=ART" Czech Republic,CZE,20200803,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Romania is no longer considered by the Czech Republic as a low-risk country. Thus, travelling from Romania is subject to protective measures rules. These new rules also apply to Spanish employees. They will have to take the PCR test on arrival from Spain. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803171038/https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/docDetail.aspx?docid=22239932&doctype=ART" Czech Republic,CZE,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"No change in coding. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015203/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"With effect from 27 July 2020, throughout the Czech Republic • The maximum number of persons attending large events held indoors is 500 people at any one time in any one section. The maximum permitted number of sections is 5. • The maximum number of attendees at large outdoor events is 1000 people at any one time. In effect, there are limits on public events and so it is coded as 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015203/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015203/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200814,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015203/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/current-measures/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""As of September 1, the requirement to wear face masks in public transport and specific indoor spaces (public administration facilities, social and health facilities and premises where elections are held) was reintroduced. As of September 10, the requirement to wear face masks in all indoor spaces is being reintroduced."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200917063844/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Czech Republic,CZE,20200908,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Veils - from 10 September 2020 there is an obligation throughout the Czech Republic to wear veils in common areas of schools and school facilities and universities - eg corridors and toilets - (except teachers, children and pupils in kindergartens and schools established under § 16 par. 9 of the Education Act and other exceptions listed below). Veils do not have to be worn in classrooms, laboratories or gyms, for example. Likewise, veils do not have to be worn in cabinets and other areas designated for employees. However, we recommend applying precautionary measures (especially keeping distances, ventilating and possibly wearing veils) as far as possible in areas reserved for employees."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200916150315/https://www.msmt.cz/nejcastejsi-dotazy-ke-skolstvi-a-koronaviru-1" Czech Republic,CZE,20200908,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Special restrictions remain in place in Prague: ""As of 9 September 2020: goods stores, including the premises adjacent to them (such as the corridors of shopping malls). The operation of indoor catering facilities is prohibited between midnight and six o'clock in the morning, does not apply to dispensing through the window, to the sale of food with you without entering the establishment and to establishments that do not serve the public (for example, employee catering). From 12 September: The operation of indoor catering facilities is prohibited between midnight and six o'clock in the morning, does not apply in dining cars of trains traveling through Prague, for delivery through the window, for the sale of food to take with you without entering the establishment and for establishments which do not serve the public (for example, staff meals). From 14 September 2020, the following applies: Customers are obliged to use disinfection when entering establishments, and employees also have this obligation. The obligation to wear veils outside the place of accommodation applies to boarding schools and youth homes, to school facilities for institutional or protective education, to facilities for children requiring immediate assistance. The operation of indoor catering facilities is prohibited between midnight and six o'clock in the morning;"" https://onemocneni-aktualne.mzcr.cz/covid-19/stupne-pohotovosti" Czech Republic,CZE,20200908,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy found." Czech Republic,CZE,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""a maximum of 1,000 people is allowed to take part in outdoor events in the case of division of premises into separate sectors, spaces with a capacity of more than 1,000 persons may be filled under specific conditions, a maximum of 500 people is allowed to take part in events inside the buildings in the case of division of premises into separate sectors, spaces with a capacity of up to 1,000 persons and over 1,000 persons can also be filled under specific conditions."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200916142002/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/aktualni-opatreni/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200908,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found." Czech Republic,CZE,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change." Czech Republic,CZE,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change in policy identified." Czech Republic,CZE,20200908,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change identified." Czech Republic,CZE,20200908,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change announced." Czech Republic,CZE,20200910,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From 10 September, the obligation to wear veils applies: - inside all buildings outside the residence or place of accommodation (for example, a hotel room), - in common areas inside schools and school facilities, - in means of public transport (public transport, intercity buses and trains, taxi services), - for internal mass events with any number of participants, http://web.archive.org/web/20200916142002/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/aktualni-opatreni/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200917,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health provides up to date information and press release on Corona virus measures in Czech Republic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200929100459/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200918,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 17th September the Ministry of Health announced the extension of the obligation to wear veils in school effective from Friday 18 September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200929085938/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/anti-epidemic-measures-to-be-extended-in-schools-and-catering-establishments-starting-friday/" Czech Republic,CZE,20200921,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Effective from September 21st, 2020 all persons travelling from countries that are not on the list of the countries with a low risk of contagion have the obligation to contact the regional hygienic station according to the place of stay before their arrival. Arriving persons are obliged to fill an electronic form and undergo a PCR test in the Czech Republic within 5 days from the arrival. http://web.archive.org/web/20200929095835/https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/docDetail.aspx?docid=22239932&doctype=ART" Czech Republic,CZE,20200924,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On the 23rd of September the Ministry of Health announced that with effect from Thursday, September 24, the limit for collective events held on the premises divided into sectors is reduced to 1,000 people if the event is indoors and to 2,000 people if the event is outdoors. However, for other events where sectors are not possible, the limit of 500 people inside and 1000 people outside remains. For events attended by 10 or more people at indoor venues and 50 or more people at outdoor venues, however, all attendees must have a place to sit. http://web.archive.org/web/20200929093226/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/anti-epidemic-measures-to-be-extended-for-mass-events-and-catering-establishments-starting-thursday/ " Czech Republic,CZE,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Wearing of face masks is mandatory as of 18 September (full text of the extraordinary measure): in all indoor premises of buildings, except for the home or place of accommodation (e.g. a hotel room), in schools and educational facilities, including secondary schools and universities, in means of public transport (public transport in cities, intercity buses and trains and taxis), at mass indoor events with any number of people attending."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008121940/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/aktualni-opatreni/ " Czech Republic,CZE,20201005,C1: School closing,2,0,"""The state of emergency declaration, which will officially come into effect on October 5 and last for 30 days, will be accompanied by a broad range of new restrictions. These include shutting down secondary schools in high-risk areas, such as the capital Prague, for two weeks"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008123224/https://www.politico.eu/article/czech-republic-state-of-emergency-coronavirus-cases-soar/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Restaurants and bars are required to close between 10pm and 6 am and a maximum of six people are allowed to sit at a table"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008123330/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/czech-republic/coronavirus" Czech Republic,CZE,20201005,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The following restrictions came into effect on Oct 5, ""Mass events indoors up to 10 participants mass outdoor events for up to 20 participants events without limitation on the number of participants, if they are members of the household, performance of a profession, business or other similar activity, participation in a wedding, declaration of persons entering into a registered partnership together, funeral meetings, sessions and similar events of constitutional bodies, public authorities, courts or other public persons, which are held on the basis of law, with the participation of the public not exceeding 100 persons concerts, theater performances and other artistic performances, during which there is mostly no singing, up to 500 participants, where each participant is assigned a seat and when refreshments are not sold sports events within competitions organized by sports associations, the event is attended only by athletes and necessary persons providing organizational and technical background, including referees and persons providing news in the number of a maximum of 130 people within the indoor and outdoor sports fields"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008121940/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/aktualni-opatreni/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""mass events indoors up to 10 participants mass outdoor events for up to 20 participants"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008121940/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/aktualni-opatreni/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201005,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy." Czech Republic,CZE,20201005,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change in policy found." Czech Republic,CZE,20201005,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""If you are travelling to the Czech Republic following a stay of more than 12 hours within the past 14 days in a ‘high’ risk country, you will not be permitted entry. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008123838/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/czech-republic/entry-requirements" Czech Republic,CZE,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From Friday, October 9, 2020: - Indoor swimming pools, gyms and fitness centres must close. - Restaurants must close by 20:00 and a maximum of 4 people can sit by one table. - In the food courts areas in shopping centres a maximum of 2 people can sit by one table. Public Wi-Fi will not be available there. Also a group of maximum of 2 people can enter the shopping centre. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020081103/https://www.osu.eu/24712/the-latest-covid-19-related-news/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201012,C1: School closing,2,0,"The State of Emergency will go into effect from Monday, October 5, 2020, and will last for 30 days. It will help the government to implement new measures quickly. - The secondary schools from red or orange districts in the Czech traffic light map will switch to distance learning. - Secondary schools and universities will switch to online learning if have not already done so. The practical and clinical training is an exception. Upper grades of primary schools will split pupils into two groups which will take turns in in-school and distance learning. - There will be two additional days off for the students on Monday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 27. October 28 is a national holiday. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020081103/https://www.osu.eu/24712/the-latest-covid-19-related-news/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"From Monday, October 12, 2020 for 14 days (then they will be either extended or relaxed): - Public offices will limit their office hours for public to two days a week and five hours a day. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020081103/https://www.osu.eu/24712/the-latest-covid-19-related-news/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From Monday, October 12, 2020 for 14 days (then they will be either extended or relaxed): - All theatres and cinemas must close as well as all other venues organizing cultural events. Zoos will have to be closed. - No visits to health and social care facilities are allowed except for precisely specified cases. - Indoor events will be limited to 10 people, outdoor to 20. There is an exception for employees, entrepreneurs and business meetings." Czech Republic,CZE,20201014,C1: School closing,2,0,"From Wednesday, October 14, the Czech government announced additional measures to be effective, due to the increasing number of COVID-19 infection cases. - The lower grades of primary schools will be closed as well and will switch to distance learning. Kindergartens will remain open. - Student dorms should be closed for students with permanent residence elsewhere in the Czech Republic. There are exceptions for students with mandatory work duties, medical students helping out in hospitals or those involved in training practice. International students may stay at the dorms. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020081103/https://www.osu.eu/24712/the-latest-covid-19-related-news/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201014,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From Wednesday, October 14, the Czech government announced additional measures to be effective, due to the increasing number of COVID-19 infection cases - Both indoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to six people. - There will be closure of pubs, bars and restaurants. They may still operate on a delivery and takeaway basis, however even the takeaway windows must close by 20:00. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020081103/https://www.osu.eu/24712/the-latest-covid-19-related-news/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201021,C1: School closing,2,0,"No further announcements since the 14th October regarding schools" Czech Republic,CZE,20201021,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No further restrictions included in announcements https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085910/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201021,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures included in announcements https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085910/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201021,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Government published an extension of Call II MIT of the COVID-Rent program on the 16th of October. Applications can be submitted from the 21st of October. This is for entrepreneurs that had to close stores due to emergency measures. It covers up to 50% of rent of the applicant of the period. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028104701/https://www.mpo.cz/cz/podnikani/zivnostenske-podnikani/covid-19-najemne--255305/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201021,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From the 21st of October, the government has announced that people must wear facemasks in vehicles if they are travelling with someone who is not a member of their shared household, and in developed areas of municipalities open to the public if: there are more than 2 people present, and they are closer than 2m and not from the same household. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028105717/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On the 21st October, the Prime Minister announced further restrictions following an extraordinary general meeting, to come into force on the 22nd from 6am. Restrictions on operation of public authorities and administrative bodies will remain as limited to 5 hours a day 2 days a week. The government has issued the same recommendation to other employers. All retail shops have to close, with the exception of grocery stores, pharmacies, the sale of fuel, car repair, newspapers, tobacco, magazines, dry cleaners, funeral services and florists. Hotels and and other accommodation facilities as well as food courts in malls will have to close. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027225925/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-decides-to-further-tighten-preventive-measures-against-the-spread-of-covid-19 " Czech Republic,CZE,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On the 21st October, the Prime Minister announced further restrictions following an extraordinary general meeting, to come into force on the 22nd from 6am. -'With the exception of members of a household, only two people will be able to move about together in public places.' -Weddings and funerals are limited to 10 people -The right to assembly is capped at 100 people in groups of 20 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027225925/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-decides-to-further-tighten-preventive-measures-against-the-spread-of-covid-19 " Czech Republic,CZE,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On the 21st October, the Prime Minister announced further restrictions following an extraordinary general meeting, to come into force on the 22nd from 6am. 'The free movement of persons throughout the Czech Republic is prohibited', although there are exceptions to this ban, including: -trips to work and in connection with business -trips to see family -purchase of basic necessities and trips to healthcare facilities -to go to parks/nature -to go to holiday cottages if staying there https://web.archive.org/web/20201027225925/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-decides-to-further-tighten-preventive-measures-against-the-spread-of-covid-19 " Czech Republic,CZE,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On the 21st October, the Prime Minister announced further restrictions following an extraordinary general meeting, to come into force on the 22nd from 6am. 'The free movement of persons throughout the Czech Republic is prohibited', although there are exceptions to this ban, including: -trips to work and in connection with business -trips to see family -purchase of basic necessities and trips to healthcare facilities -to go to parks/nature -to go to holiday cottages if staying there https://web.archive.org/web/20201027225925/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-decides-to-further-tighten-preventive-measures-against-the-spread-of-covid-19 " Czech Republic,CZE,20201026,C1: School closing,3,1,"A total ban on school attendance will apply on the 26th and 27th October, as this will be followed by a public holiday on the 28th October and a short Autumn holiday https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085910/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201028,C1: School closing,3,1,"National holiday followed by Short autumn holiday. Students are not in attendance. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085910/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From Wednesday 28th October, Czech authorities announced shops must close between 20:00 and 5:00, as well as on Sundays for the duration of the state of emergency (will undergo review on 3rd November) https://web.archive.org/web/20201028084810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/393526/czech-republic-authorities-announce-nightly-curfew-to-be-implemented-october-28-november-3-update-27" Czech Republic,CZE,20201028,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Government authorities announced on October the 26th that a nightly curfew will come into place from October 18th. The curfew will be in place from 21:00 to 5:00 local time. Exceptions exist e.g for those travelling to/from work and walking dogs. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028084810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/393526/czech-republic-authorities-announce-nightly-curfew-to-be-implemented-october-28-november-3-update-27" Czech Republic,CZE,20201102,C1: School closing,3,1,"Remote teaching resumes after the short Autumn holiday. The restriction on opening now applies to special schools. This measure is expected to be lifted for certain grades as soon as the situation permits. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107180530/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-extends-state-of-emergency-and-all-current-crisis-measures-until-20-november" Czech Republic,CZE,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Instructions were provided to regional governors and the Mayor of Prague to provide care from children 3-10yrs of employees whose activities are required to cope with the pandemic, including children of school employees, of the Czech postal service and Financial Administration. Spas can now accept patients from hospitals From Wednesday 28th October, Czech authorities announced shops must close between 20:00 and 5:00, as well as on Sundays for the duration of the state of emergency (will undergo review on 3rd November) https://web.archive.org/web/20201028084810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/393526/czech-republic-authorities-announce-nightly-curfew-to-be-implemented-october-28-november-3-update-27" Czech Republic,CZE,20201104,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Exceptions to free movement now include travel to education and exams, travel for training and participation in elite sports. From Wednesday 28th October, Czech authorities announced shops must close between 20:00 and 5:00, as well as on Sundays for the duration of the state of emergency (will undergo review on 3rd November) https://web.archive.org/web/20201028084810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/393526/czech-republic-authorities-announce-nightly-curfew-to-be-implemented-october-28-november-3-update-27" Czech Republic,CZE,20201104,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Ministry of Health orders that operators of long term care hospitals, homes for the elderly/disabled and social service providers providing relief services in the form of residence, must test all patients with new antigen test within 7 days, then repeat every 7 days and act on the results as necessary. From Wednesday 28th October, Czech authorities announced shops must close between 20:00 and 5:00, as well as on Sundays for the duration of the state of emergency (will undergo review on 3rd November) https://web.archive.org/web/20201028084810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/393526/czech-republic-authorities-announce-nightly-curfew-to-be-implemented-october-28-november-3-update-27" Czech Republic,CZE,20201109,E1: Income support,2,0,"Increase in budget to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs for the sickness insurance benefits. The budget has been increased by CZK 7.89 billion. https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/government-to-involve-additional-soldiers-in-helping-handle-covid-19-pandemic--state-to-purchase-more-protective-equipment-184826/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"It is now possible to travel to a 'red' country for up to 24 hours without a pCR test, if travelling for medical, family, or work reasons. It is also now possible to meet a partner from a country from which a visa is required to enter the Czech Republic, if they have proved they are in a long-term relationship. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120194050/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/vlada-navrhne-prodlouzeni-nouzoveho-stavu-do-20-prosince-minimalni-mzda-se-ma-zvysit-o-600-korun/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201118,C1: School closing,2,1,"From the 18th of November, following a period of closure and break, those in the 1st and 2nd grades of primary schools are taught in full time. The remaining grades continue education remotely. Singing and sports is prohibited at school. High schools, colleges and conservatories will be closed to in person teaching. Exceptions include schools in institutions for institutional/protective education, schools established by the Ministry of Justice, Medical/social services education, and individual consultations of 1 teacher and 1 student. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120190809/https://koronavirus.edu.cz/informace-a-faq" Czech Republic,CZE,20201118,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Announced in a Government Press release on the 16th of November. From the 18-20th of November, retail hours will be extended to 21:00. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120194050/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/vlada-navrhne-prodlouzeni-nouzoveho-stavu-do-20-prosince-minimalni-mzda-se-ma-zvysit-o-600-korun/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201118,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The Ministry of Health announced that protective respiratory equipment such as a mask, scarf or other facial covering over the nose and mouth is required when stepping outside of the home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120194050/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/vlada-navrhne-prodlouzeni-nouzoveho-stavu-do-20-prosince-minimalni-mzda-se-ma-zvysit-o-600-korun/ " Czech Republic,CZE,20201130,C1: School closing,2,1,"From 30th of November, Grade 1 to 5 and Grade 9 students will return to schools. Grade 6-8 and students in the corresponding years of extended curriculum grammar schools will begin attending classes on a rotating basis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206164215/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201203,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Shops and services, including restaurants, games rooms, sports grounds, swimming pools, zoos, museums, and galleries will be open to the public from the 3rd of December. Working from home if possible remains a recommendation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206162745/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/vlada-prijala-opatreni-platna-pro-treti-stupen-pes-parlamentu-navrhne-bezuplatne-dobrovolne-ockovani-proti-covid-19/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201203,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From the 3rd of December, up to 10 people can gather indoors, and up to 50 people can gather outdoors. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206162745/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/vlada-prijala-opatreni-platna-pro-treti-stupen-pes-parlamentu-navrhne-bezuplatne-dobrovolne-ockovani-proti-covid-19/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201203,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"From the 3rd of November, third wave PES measures come into place. With the lifting of the night time curfew and opening of non-essential retail sectors, sports facilities, and allowing gatherings indoors, it is implied the shelter in place measures have been lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122224731/https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/measures-adopted-by-the-czech-government-against-coronavirus-180545/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201210,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The state of emergency in the Czech Republic will last until 23 December 2020. The Andrej Babiš government decided on this further extension at a special meeting on Thursday 10 December 2020 on the basis of prior consent granted by the Chamber of Deputies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201217125543/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-decides-to-extend-state-of-emergency-to-23-december/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201210,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The state of emergency in the Czech Republic will last until 23 December 2020. The Andrej Babiš government decided on this further extension at a special meeting on Thursday 10 December 2020 on the basis of prior consent granted by the Chamber of Deputies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201217125543/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-decides-to-extend-state-of-emergency-to-23-december/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201210,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The state of emergency in the Czech Republic will last until 23 December 2020. The Andrej Babiš government decided on this further extension at a special meeting on Thursday 10 December 2020 on the basis of prior consent granted by the Chamber of Deputies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201217125543/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/government-decides-to-extend-state-of-emergency-to-23-december/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201217,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The spread of coronavirus infection is worsening in the Czech Republic as the death toll crosses 10,000 since March and the country prepares to move to a higher level on the PES anti-epidemic system and tighter restrictions on personal movement Friday. https://web.archive.org/web/20201217125846/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/the-risk-score-according-to-pes-is-64-the-epidemiological-situation-is-worsening/" Czech Republic,CZE,20201217,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The spread of coronavirus infection is worsening in the Czech Republic as the death toll crosses 10,000 since March and the country prepares to move to a higher level on the PES anti-epidemic system and tighter restrictions on personal movement Friday. https://web.archive.org/web/20201217125846/https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/the-risk-score-according-to-pes-is-64-the-epidemiological-situation-is-worsening/" Germany,DEU,20200122,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Robert-Koch-Institut issues first guidelines regarding contact tracing to Kreis Heinsberg (https://web.archive.org/web/20200408112829/https://www.kreis-heinsberg.de/download_redirektor.php?FILEPATH=..%2F..%2F..%2Ffiles%2F&FILE=Kontaktpersonennachverfolgung_2019-nCoV.pdf)" Germany,DEU,20200124,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"German health minister: Be vigilant, but don't panic; https://web.archive.org/web/20200505180634/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/spahn-coronavirus-101.html " Germany,DEU,20200125,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"German government tells clinics to prepare for Coronavirus patients; https://web.archive.org/web/20200505180836/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/coronavirus-deutschland-103.html" Germany,DEU,20200127,H2: Testing policy,1,,"This date is chosen since it marks the first time that a person was tested positively in Germany. The exact starting date of testing could not be determined. Generally, tests are available for people with symptoms who were in contact with someone who tested positive and / or travelled to one of the high-risk regions https://www.fr.de/wissen/coronavirus-sars-cov-2-test-schnelltest-deutschland-covid-19-13582178.html" Germany,DEU,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Federal Government's COVID-19 crisis team informs public about Wuhan spread; https://web.archive.org/web/20200129172942/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/krisenstab-bundesregierung-101.html " Germany,DEU,20200203,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Health minister informs public about Coronavirus preparations; https://web.archive.org/web/20200405190432/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/coronavirus-germersheim-111.html" Germany,DEU,20200212,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"German health ministry cooperates with Helmholtz Institut to produce series of videos on Coronavirus, including how to protect oneself from Coronavirus; https://web.archive.org/web/20200212103102/https:/twitter.com/BMG_Bund/status/1227538838140047361, https://twitter.com/BMG_Bund/status/1227535818237063168, https://twitter.com/BMG_Bund/status/1227536321473761282, https://twitter.com/BMG_Bund/status/1227536825000103936, https://twitter.com/BMG_Bund/status/1227537328261881856, https://twitter.com/BMG_Bund/status/1227537831473664000, https://twitter.com/BMG_Bund/status/1227538838140047361, https://twitter.com/BMG_Bund/status/1227540851389276166" Germany,DEU,20200226,C1: School closing,2,0,"Following the confirmation of multiple COVID-19 cases, Kreis Heinsberg initiated closure of schools, swimming pools, libraries and the town hall after consulting with the NRW state government. While small compared to the total population of Germany (0.3%),a closure of around 100 schools should qualifies as a targeted school closure. Since Heinsberg is home to one tertiary institution (Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln in Geilenkirchen) which was not ordered to close and hence not all educational levels were affected by closures, this is coded as 2T. https://web.archive.org/web/20200229114959/https:/www.kreis-heinsberg.de/aktuelles/aktuelles/?pid=5138; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412173517/https://rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/kreis-heinsberg/coronavirus-erste-fall-im-kreis-heinsberg-fotos_bid-49197405" Germany,DEU,20200228,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Germany enacts new health security measures against coronavirus infections, screens travellers from China, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Iran; https://web.archive.org/web/20200713004847/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/coronavirus-deutschland-infektionen-101.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200723103858/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-germany-idUSKCN20M34J" Germany,DEU,20200229,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Federal coronavirus response committee recommends cancelling public events if they pose an ""increased risk for transmission""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200407145946/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/coronavirus-itb-messe-absage-103.html, https://web.archive.org/web/20200228232247/https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Risiko_Grossveranstaltungen.pdf?__blob=publicationFile " Germany,DEU,20200304,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Robert-Koch-Institut starts issuing daily Coronavirus briefings; https://web.archive.org/web/20200505190746/https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Situationsberichte/Archiv.html" Germany,DEU,20200304,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Daily Situation Report of the Robert Koch Institute states that extensive contact tracing was initiated by the responsible health authorities in all affected states. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408112222/https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Situationsberichte/2020-03-04-en.pdf?__blob=publicationFile" Germany,DEU,20200308,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Health minister Spahn calls for events with more than 1000 people to be banned by states; https://web.archive.org/web/20200407150044/https://www.politico.eu/article/german-minister-calls-for-ban-on-events-with-over-1000-people-as-coronavirus-cases-rise/" Germany,DEU,20200309,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Health minister Jens Spahn urges all Germans to stay at home whenever possible. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723101526/https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2020/03/572961/germans-told-stay-home-covid-19-cases-pass-900" Germany,DEU,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Multiple German states ban events with more than 1000 attendees; https://web.archive.org/web/20200407150249/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/corona-absagen-bundeslaender-101.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200318023709/https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/corona-verbot-von-grossveranstaltungen-in-bayern-beschlossen,Rsp3bZO; https://web.archive.org/web/20200407150432/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/10/coronavirus-several-eu-states-ban-mass-events-after-italian-lockdown" Germany,DEU,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,0,"Multiple German states ban events with more than 1000 attendees (including private events); https://web.archive.org/web/20200407150249/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/corona-absagen-bundeslaender-101.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200318023709/https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/corona-verbot-von-grossveranstaltungen-in-bayern-beschlossen,Rsp3bZO; https://web.archive.org/web/20200407150432/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/10/coronavirus-several-eu-states-ban-mass-events-after-italian-lockdown" Germany,DEU,20200313,C1: School closing,2,0,"Halle (Saale) is first big city (>100k residents) in Germany to close schools starting on Friday, March 13; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525222111/https://www.mz-web.de/halle-saale/wegen-corona-halle-schliesst-als-erste-deutsche-grossstadt-alle-schulen-und-kitas-36404152" Germany,DEU,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Berlin shuts down all public gatherings; https://web.archive.org/web/20200407150612/https://www.rbb24.de/panorama/thema/2020/coronavirus/beitraege/veranstaltungen-ab-50-teilnehmern-untersagt-berlin-berliner-sena.html" Germany,DEU,20200316,C1: School closing,3,0,"Bayern, Bremen, Hamburg, Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Sachsen-Anhalt, and Schleswig-Holstein close schools starting March 16th; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223457/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/corona-schulschliessungen-101.html " Germany,DEU,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Germany has become the latest country to close borders as European nations try to stem the spread of the coronavirus Its borders with France, Austria and Switzerland were shut on Monday morning, except for commercial traffic... Only the borders with the Netherlands and Belgium are as yet unaffected."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200316113034/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51905129" Germany,DEU,20200316,E1: Income support,2,0,"Announcement by the federal government that 60% of income are covered, all firms where at least 10% of jobs would be in jeopardy are eligible (policy change 16 March). Parents will get 67% of their salary covered. Besides covering the income, the state also takes over paying the social insurance contribution on the employer's side https://web.archive.org/web/20200430170217/https://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Content/DE/Standardartikel/Themen/Schlaglichter/Corona-Schutzschild/2020-03-19-Beschaeftigung-fuer-alle.html" Germany,DEU,20200317,C1: School closing,3,0,"Baden-Württemberg, Berlin und Thüringen close schools on March 17th; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525222950/https://km-bw.de/site/pbs-bw-km-root/get/documents_E-602166115/KULTUS.Dachmandant/KULTUS/KM-Homepage/Pressemitteilungen/Pressemitteilungen%202020/2020%2003%2013%20Schreiben%20Ministerin%20Eisenmann%20Schlie%C3%9Fung%20Kita%20Schulen.pdf; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223103/https://www.berlin.de/aktuelles/berlin/6108606-958092-berliner-schulen-schliessen-am-dienstag.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223213/https://bildung.thueringen.de/ministerium/medienservice/detailseite/schul-und-kitaschliessungen-ab-dienstag-infektionsketten-weiter-eindaemmen-1/ " Germany,DEU,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"With Brandenburg closing schools on the 18th of March, all states have now closed all schools and universities; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223617/https://www.brandenburg.de/sixcms/detail.php?gsid=bb1.c.661480.de " Germany,DEU,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Merkel in TV address asks all Germans to limit their movement, not visit vulnerable populations; https://web.archive.org/web/20200407151707/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/fernsehansprache-von-bundeskanzlerin-angela-merkel-1732134 " Germany,DEU,20200318,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Germany is closing its borders to travelers from other EU countries in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer said on Wednesday evening. ""Today we are taking a further step to protect the population. We are expanding the restrictions on people traveling into the country to travelers from the European member countries — regardless of whether they travel to Germany via air, rail, water or road,"" Scheuer said in a statement released by his ministry."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200318193649/https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-closing-borders-to-eu-travelers-minister-says/ Additional source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403230022/https://thehill.com/policy/international/488310-germany-closing-its-borders-to-travelers-from-eu" Germany,DEU,20200318,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Due to the rise in cases, Germany suspends extensive contract tracing. RKI initatiates a policy of ""limited contract tracing"" (meaning the health authorities only contact people that were in ""close contact"" with a confirmed case) https://web.archive.org/web/20200408112323/https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Kontaktperson/Management.html" Germany,DEU,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"State of Schleswig-Holstein bans entries from other states except for certain ""essential"" purposes; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425142818/https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/coronavirus/Coronavirus-in-SH-Zweitwohnungsbesitzer-duerfen-bleiben,zweitwohnung104.html" Germany,DEU,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Half of Germans work from home currently; https://web.archive.org/web/20200407151031/https://www.capital.de/wirtschaft-politik/deutschland-im-homeoffice-fuenf-herausforderungen " Germany,DEU,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All states have banned social events, gatherings: ""Meetings of small groups in public spaces are prohibited in all states"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200723095642/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/laender-corona-103.html" Germany,DEU,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Bavaria limits gatherings to 2 persons starting at midnight from Friday to Saturday; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504132624/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/soeder-363.html" Germany,DEU,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Bavaria issues stay-at-home order except for ""essential travel""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425145322/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/soeder-363.html" Germany,DEU,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Germany closes nonessential shops and leisure facilities, limits restaurants to takeout, but stops short of closing all businesses (mandates social distancing at the workplace); https://web.archive.org/web/20200408115822/https://www.bundeskanzlerin.de/bkin-de/aktuelles/wichtig-neue-regeln-zum-corona-virus-1734166; https://web.archive.org/web/20200408115853/https://www.bundeskanzlerin.de/bkin-de/aktuelles/pressekonferenz-von-bundeskanzlerin-merkel-zu-der-besprechung-mit-den-regierungschefinnen-und-regierungschefs-der-laender-zum-coronavirus-1733286; https://web.archive.org/web/20200404154118/https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-wont-relax-coronavirus-covid19-measures-before-april-19-angela-merkel/" Germany,DEU,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"German states and federal government agree on ban on all public events for at least two weeks; https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/kontaktverbot-coronavirus-103.html" Germany,DEU,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Germany bans private gatherings of more than two people (2 people are allowed to meet, providing they keep a distance of 1.5m); https://web.archive.org/web/20200408115822/https://www.bundeskanzlerin.de/bkin-de/aktuelles/wichtig-neue-regeln-zum-corona-virus-1734166 " Germany,DEU,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Germany bans being outside in groups of two or more in general, but does not ban going outside (this would be 1G, but is superseded by Bavaria's 2T); Berlin issues stay-at-home order except for essential movement; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425145633/https://www.berlin.de/corona/en/measures/directive/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425144747/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/besprechung-der-bundeskanzlerin-mit-den-regierungschefinnen-und-regierungschefs-der-laender-1733248 " Germany,DEU,20200323,E1: Income support,2,0,"Broad measures implemented to relieve small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as bigger corporations from their outstanding bills. This includes instant cash-payments as well as large-scale loan programs at a broader scale than usual https://web.archive.org/web/20200430171335/https://www.kfw.de/KfW-Group/Newsroom/Latest-News/KfW-Corona-Hilfe-Unternehmen.html Further details on the instant cash payments here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430171657/https://www.bmwi.de/Redaktion/DE/Downloads/E/eckpunkte-corona-soforthilfe.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=4" Germany,DEU,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Saarland issues stay-at-home order; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425152505/https://corona.saarland.de/DE/service/downloads/_documents/corona-verfuegungen/dld_2020-03-31-amtsblatt-rechtsverordnung.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2" Germany,DEU,20200330,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Recoded from 2T to 0 on account of the policy only taking effect Apr 6." Germany,DEU,20200331,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Saxony also issues stay-at-home order; https://web.archive.org/web/20200421185434/https://www.coronavirus.sachsen.de/download/Fassung-RV-SaechsCoronaSchVO_31032020.pdf" Germany,DEU,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200528134820/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/corona-informationen-miete-verbraucherschutz-1734914 ""Payment arrears from April 1 to June 30, 2020 do not entitle the landlord to cancel for a period of 24 months. This limitation applies to cases where the backlog is due to the effects of the corona pandemic. The regulation is limited to the period from April 1 to June 30, 2020. However, the tenant or lessee's obligation to pay on time remains in force during this time.""" Germany,DEU,20200401,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"RKI (Germany's public health body) recommends masks starting on April 1st. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027224817/https://www.tagesspiegel.de/wissen/coronavirus-tragt-eure-masken-jede-maske-ist-besser-als-keine-maske/25736624.html" Germany,DEU,20200406,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is reduced demand but public transport capacity has been maintained. ""Although the virus risk had deterred passenger usage, Deutsche Bahn was running its long-distance passenger trains about 75% of its typically-scheduled long-distance trains, and about 65% of normal for short-distance services — something very similar to their weekend schedule. Lutz said the goal behind this was to ensure that trains were available for the few people who still needed them, when they needed them."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200521193946/https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-german-passenger-rail-demand-plummets-but-freight-services-key/a-53042113" Germany,DEU,20200406,H2: Testing policy,1,,"PDF explaining circumstances which may lead to testing, and procedures implemented in each circumstance: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406083132/https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Massnahmen_Verdachtsfall_Infografik_DINA3.pdf?__blob=publicationFile" Germany,DEU,20200406,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"City of Jena requires masks in public transport and some public buildings. Recoded start date as requirement only takes effect Apr 6 (not March 30th as previously coded). https://web.archive.org/web/20201027222531/https://www.mdr.de/thueringen/ost-thueringen/jena/corona-maske-pflicht-urteil-100.html " Germany,DEU,20200408,C8: International travel controls,4,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200509125926/https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/health/coronavirus-response/travel-and-transportation-during-coronavirus-pandemic_en 08/04 https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/health/coronavirus-response/travel-and-transportation_en ""To contain the spreading of the virus, on 16 March, the European Commission recommended to Member States to apply a temporary 30 days coordinated restriction of non-essential travel from third countries into the EU. Following the endorsement by EU leaders, all EU Member States (except Ireland) and all Schengen Associated Countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) are now applying this travel restriction. On 8 April, the Commission invited Member States and non-EU Schengen countries to extend the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU until 15 May.""" Germany,DEU,20200409,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Hamburg and Rheinland-Pfalz, and Sachsen-Anhalt (partially) restrict movement to other states; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143433/https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/alle-laender-im-ueberblick-was-erlaubt-ist-an-ostern-und-was-nicht-16719361.html?ot=de.faz.ArticleCommentsElement.comments.ajax.ot&action=commentList&page=1&cid=1.6719361&onlyTopArguments=false (link without archive includes maps) " Germany,DEU,20200409,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Not all people in Germany have been tested for the new corona virus so far. The criteria have been adjusted several times. It is currently being tested who typical flu-like symptoms shows AND either in the last two weeks in contact with a confirmed case of Corona had or previous illness or current respiratory complaints worsening ( e.g. fever) or comes into contact with people who are at high risk of developing a severe illness with Covid-19 through work or volunteer work (e.g. hospital or care) ."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200723113704/https://www.quarks.de/gesundheit/medizin/corona-test-wie-funktioniert-der-test/" Germany,DEU,20200409,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"In addition to guidelines, an app for general contract tracing is currently under development; https://web.archive.org/web/20200416223947/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/informieren/praevention/" Germany,DEU,20200413,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Whatsapp information campaigns: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723111325/https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus.html" Germany,DEU,20200415,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200426144249/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/973812/1744550/4e256a620f61e3154bf8b2bf310837c2/2020-04-15-beschluss-bund-laender-eng-data.pdf?download=1 “secondary and vocational school students who are leaving school this year or have qualification-relevant examinations in the coming school year, as well as pupils in their final year in primary school, can be taught as priority groups from 4 May 2020.”" Germany,DEU,20200415,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""The following are closed to the public: a. restaurants and cafés. This does not include the delivery and collection of food that can be taken away and consumed at home. b. bars, clubs, discotheques, pubs and similar establishments c. theatres, opera houses, concert halls, museums, galleries, exhibitions, zoological and botanical gardens and similar establishments d. trade fairs, cinemas, leisure parks and providers of leisure activities (both indoor and outdoor), specialised markets (unless explicitly regulated otherwise in the decision of 15 April), amusement arcades, casinos, betting offices and similar establishments e. places of prostitution, brothels and similar establishments f. sporting activities at all public and private sports facilities, pools, g. fitness studios and similar establishments h. outlet centres i. playgrounds."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426144249/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/973812/1744550/4e256a620f61e3154bf8b2bf310837c2/2020-04-15-beschluss-bund-laender-eng-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20200415,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Germany extends ban on private gatherings of more than two people up until May 03 (2 people are allowed to meet, providing they keep a distance of 1.5m); https://web.archive.org/web/20200425111013/https://www.bundeskanzlerin.de/bkin-de/aktuelles/regeln-zum-corona-virus-vom-15-april-2020-1744880 " Germany,DEU,20200415,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"German state recommends masks to all citizens and states, in public transportation. Some cities and areas still have more stringent mask requirements (public Buildings Jena). https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article228706533/Corona-Regeln-der-Bundeslaender-im-Ueberblick-Abstandsregeln-Kontaktbeschraenkung.html" Germany,DEU,20200417,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Brandenburg issues stay-at-home order; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425152259/https://bravors.brandenburg.de/verordnungen/sars_cov_2_eindv" Germany,DEU,20200420,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Saxony does not renew stay-at-home order; national guidance (1G) still applies in Saxony; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425151926/https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/politik/coronavirus-ausgangsbeschraenkung-kontaktverbot-100.html" Germany,DEU,20200420,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein continue to ban entry for non-essential purposes (such as tourism); https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143845/https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/covid-19-wie-sich-das-coronavirus-auf-das-reisen-auswirkt.1939.de.html?drn:news_id=1123073" Germany,DEU,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Countrywide requirement rolled out, Saxony begins on the 20th of April with other states following. Downgraded to 2T on review until April 26 (as Baden-Württemberg only made masks mandatory starting April 27th - despite an earlier announcement). https://web.archive.org/web/20201027222021/https://www.mdr.de/brisant/maskenpflicht-bayern-sachsen-100.html (original source) https://web.archive.org/web/20201027221955/https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/corona-maskenpflicht-103.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201027222014/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/maskenpflicht-in-deutschland-1747318" Germany,DEU,20200422,C5: Close public transport,0,,"All states introduced a mandatory face mask rule for public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200723094808/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/empfehlung-schutzmasken-1745224" Germany,DEU,20200422,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measure in Germany that allows people to reduce work time but keep their job is called ""Kurzarbeit"" or ""Kurzarbeitergeld"". This is not translated in the below. As of 22 April 2020 the policy was extended as follows: "" -Kurzarbeitergeld is increased, depending on the duration of the short-time work. So far, the Federal Employment Agency has paid 60 percent of the loss of wages for short-time work and 67 percent for parents. -From the fourth month of receipt, the Kurzarbeitergeld for childless employees who are currently working at least 50 percent less will be increased to 70 percent and from the seventh month of receipt to 80 percent of the loss of earnings. For employees with children who are currently working at least 50 percent less, the increase is 77 percent from the fourth month of receipt and 87 percent from the seventh month of receipt. These increases apply until December 31, 2020 at the most. "" (see https://web.archive.org/web/20200430170217/https://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Content/DE/Standardartikel/Themen/Schlaglichter/Corona-Schutzschild/2020-03-19-Beschaeftigung-fuer-alle.html) Individual employees can get Kurzarbeitergeld up to a period of 21 months. The measure will end on 31 December 2020. Unless the measure is terminated unexpectedly at an earlier point in time, no comments are added to the database." Germany,DEU,20200427,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Still no actual measures are in place, it is just a decrease in demand" Germany,DEU,20200427,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1, Germany,DEU,20200429,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Tests are generally available. The event here is the availability of a drive-through by a private practice in Berlin. Other screening centers were available before this date. From public radio on April 29 2020: ""Not only Berlin health authorities have set up test stations outdoors, a private doctor's office in Mitte will also offer corona tests via drive-in from Wednesday. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200528140251/https://www.rbb24.de/panorama/thema/2020/coronavirus/beitraege_neu/2020/04/coronavirus-schnelltest-bluttest-corona-test-berlin-mitte.html" Germany,DEU,20200503,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Some states starting to relax restrictions on gathering sizes; for example, in Thuringia, open air gatherings permit up to 50 people from May 3rd. https://web.archive.org/web/20200723100942/https://www.tmasgff.de/medienservice/artikel/neue-verordnung-zur-eindaemmung-des-coronavirus-tritt-am-montag-in-kraft" Germany,DEU,20200504,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200426144249/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/973812/1744550/4e256a620f61e3154bf8b2bf310837c2/2020-04-15-beschluss-bund-laender-eng-data.pdf?download=1 “secondary and vocational school students who are leaving school this year or have qualification-relevant examinations in the coming school year, as well as pupils in their final year in primary school, can be taught as priority groups from 4 May 2020.”" Germany,DEU,20200505,C8: International travel controls,4,,"05/05 Extends controls until 15th May http://web.archive.org/web/20200509111209/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/germanys-interior-ministry-extends-internal-border-controls-until-may-15/ " Germany,DEU,20200506,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"As this is decided at the level of the Länder (and not federally), the change recorded here is for the state of Bayern, that had one of the stricter rules on staying at home. In a cabinet meeting on May 5th 2020, Bayern decided: ""Effective May 6, 2020, the general exit restriction will no longer apply. The existing contact restrictions and the distance requirement continue to apply. Everyone is therefore required to reduce physical contact with other people outside of their own household to an absolutely necessary minimum. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200528133213/https://www.bayern.de/bericht-aus-der-kabinettssitzung-vom-5-mai-2020/ " Germany,DEU,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Going forward, the federal government will largely leave the responsibility for further easing to the states http://web.archive.org/web/20200509142947/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-in-germany-angela-merkel-first-phase-covid-victory-eases-lockdown-today-2020-05-07/" Germany,DEU,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The exact measures are defined at the level of the federal states (Bundesländern), which is why ""Targeted"" is chosen. Using Bayern (with a more strict regime among the federal states) as an example, the ""Bayern-Plan Corona-Krise und Wirtschaft"" of 05.05.2020 defines: ""From May 11, 2020, the opening of all retail and service companies (large and retail with customer traffic) under certain conditions (e.g. mask requirement)"" but includes a list of specific facilities that need to remain closed: ""Club rooms Meeting and event rooms, Clubs, Discos, Bathing establishments, Thermal baths, Wellness centers, Saunas, Theatre*, Cinemas *, Youth homes, Amusement parks, City tours, Gyms, Dance schools, Places of amusement, Brothels and comparable leisure facilities as well as tourist coach trips"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200528172955/https://www.stmgp.bayern.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bayern-plan_corona-krise_und_wirtschaft.pdf) " Germany,DEU,20200514,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"From a media report of May 14th 2020: ""A team of NDR and WDR journalists asked all of the health authorities in the republic - and almost half (46 percent) had replied in writing. The result: only 24 percent of them meet the requirements agreed upon by the federal and state governments. In contrast, 67 percent do not have enough employees based on the federal-state guidelines to ensure the persecution of close contacts. The rest have not given any information."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200528181838/https://www.tagesschau.de/investigativ/ndr-wdr/corona-gesundheitsaemter-103.html)" Germany,DEU,20200516,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In a press release of 13 May 2020, changes in the border regime were announced (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200528130558/https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/pressemitteilungen/EN/2020/05/changes-in-the-border-regime.html) including -""Restrictions at land borders will be relaxed. All cross-border traffic routes will be reopened. Checks will no longer be systematic, but rather flexible and risk-based""... ""While travellers will still need a valid reason for entering Germany, more allowances will be made for travel for family-related and personal reasons. -""Checks at the border with Luxembourg will end at midnight on 15 May 2020"" -""Regarding the EU’s external borders, the European Commission has recommended continuing restrictions on entry from non-EU countries until 15 June 2020. Germany is following this recommendation."" -"" A 14-day quarantine should be ordered in future only for travellers entering Germany from countries outside of the EU."" " Germany,DEU,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""Two households are now allowed to meet and eat together, while elderly people can be visited by one individual. But on May 11, a report was released that the virus' reproduction rate was on the rise, increasing concerns about the wisdom of reopening."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200521214633/https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/coronavirus-countries-cities-reopening-COVID-19-new-cases" Germany,DEU,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Although there are no travel restrictions at the federal level, certain federal states are still imposing limits on travel from other federal states. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania seems to be the strictest. From 18 May 2020 until 24 May 2020, the state is in ""Phase 3"" meaning that day trips are forbidden and that overnight stays are only allowed for ""for residents with primary or secondary residence in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania"". Therefore C7 is kept at 2T. " Germany,DEU,20200519,C1: School closing,2,0,"""Targeted"" was selected as the precise decision on the reopening of the schools is at the level of the federal states (Bundesländer)." Germany,DEU,20200525,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"* At the federal level the restrictions were reduced In a joint meeting on 25 May 2020, the federal government and the Länder decided to continue restrictions on public gatherings until 29 June 2020 as follows: Länder kann allow public gatherings with up to 10 persons or with members of up to 2 families (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200528121700/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/973812/1755468/6cd6a58bfd7647ed1d5b8afc91243a70/2020-05-26-chefbkcdsbeschluss-data.pdf?download=1) * However, the federal states (Bundesländer) can keep local stricter rules For example the state of Berlin kept the limit to 5 people ""In the future, in addition to members of two households, up to five people can meet again at home or outdoors This applies regardless of the question of whether they live together or not"" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200606081448/https://www.morgenpost.de/politik/article228706533/Corona-Regeln-im-Ueberblick-Das-gilt-in-Ihrem-Bundesland.html for an overview as of 5 June 2020). Therefore it seems best to set the level to 4T reflecting the strictest states (like Berlin) that still restrict gatherings under 10 people. " Germany,DEU,20200525,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The federal state Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with strict rules on entry from other federal states with Germany, moved from Phase 3 to Phase 4 as of 25 May 2020. This means that guests from other states are allowed entry but certain restrictions have been kept in place: for example day-trips without an overnight stay are still not allowed (but there is a long list of exceptions that has been extended over time). (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200803140807/https://www.regierung-mv.de/service/Corona-FAQs/) Therefore C7 is kept at 2T as there are still local restrictions on internal movement, probably until the end of Augusst." Germany,DEU,20200529,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to official information from the federal government a ban for non-essential travel continues following general EU guidelines until at least 15 June 2020: ""Like other European countries, Germany will continue to apply the travel restrictions in the Schengen area decided on 17 March 2020 by the EU Heads of State and Government until 15 June 2020."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200606074324/https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/-/2320738) " Germany,DEU,20200602,C1: School closing,2,0,"The gradual reopening of the schools is decided at the level of the federal states (Bundesländer). A coordination meeting of the ministers of education of the federal states ""agreed on 2 June in an extraordinary switching conference that it wanted to return to regular school operations as soon as possible"" but ""did not agree on a uniform date. Due to the different holiday periods, this could be before the summer holidays in some countries and only afterwards in others. At their next official meeting on June 18, the round of culture ministers and educational scientists will discuss the planning and design of the new school year."" (from a press report in http://web.archive.org/web/20200606075458/https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article208990205/Coronavirus-Das-sind-die-Plaene-der-Bundeslaender-fuer-Schulen-und-Kitas.html)" Germany,DEU,20200606,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Despite more flexibility at the federal level and in many federal states, some states still keep a tighter regulation. E.g. Berlin still restricts gatherings to two families or at most 5 people. This regulation was kept into effect until 26 June 2020. Therefore, until that time, it seems best to keep C4 at 4T until then, reflecting that some local federal states restrict gatherings of fewer than 10 people. Berlin decided to drop restrictions on gatherings going into effect on 27 June 2020 (http://web.archive.org/web/20200717074336/https://www.berlin.de/rbmskzl/aktuelles/pressemitteilungen/2020/pressemitteilung.949728.php) As of 27 June 2020: ""The contact restrictions on two households or five people are lifted, but you should keep your physical-social contacts with other people as low as possible.""" Germany,DEU,20200607,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"According to information from the federal government 13 June 2020, the ""Corona-Warn-App"" is expected to be available next week. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200613192656/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/faq-corona-warn-app-1760070) " Germany,DEU,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"These decisions are taken at the level of the federal states (Bundesländer). Using Bayern as an example of a more strict state, in an official press release of 26 May 2020, the following changes were announced (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200613190441/https://www.bayern.de/bericht-aus-der-kabinettssitzung-vom-26-mai-2020/) "" -From June 8, 2020, there will be further relief in the field of sports, provided the necessary distance regulations and protection / hygiene concepts are observed: o The operation of outdoor pools and outdoor facilities of bathing establishments (including the outdoor area of ??swimming pools, spa facilities, hotels, etc.) can be resumed. o The restriction of training activities to the term “individual sports” in the Infection Protection Measures Ordinance (§ 9 Paragraph 1 Sentence 2 of the 4th BayIfSMV of May 5, 2020) is no longer applicable. o The training of rehabilitation sports groups and the training for national up to and including national team athletes of so-called non-Olympic sports is again permitted in sports facilities. o Outdoor training is permitted in groups of up to 20 people. o Indoor sports facilities can start operating again. o Competition operations for contactless outdoor sports are permitted again. o Dance schools for contactless dance and couple dance with a permanent dance partner as well as gyms can open again. • From June 15, 2020, it is generally possible to resume cinema operations. In coordination with the Ministry of Health, the digital ministry will develop and publish a specific hygiene concept that is based on the concept for cultural institutions, especially with regard to the total number of visitors and the hygiene regulations to be observed. "" To reflect this situation, it seems best to keep C2=2T until June 15th and then change to C2=0." Germany,DEU,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"As of June 15, cinemas can reopen in Bayern (which was used as representative for a rather strict Bundesland"" ""Update from June 12: The easing of the corona measures will continue on Monday (June 15) in Bavaria. After restaurants, hotels and fitness studios, it is now also the turn of theaters and cinemas."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200627090010/https://www.merkur.de/bayern/corona-bayern-lockerungen-regeln-soeder-neu-schulen-kino-ueberblick-kitas-restaurant-zr-13746216.html) However a limited number of sectors, especially nightclubs, still need to stay closed in most federal states. In agreement with the Data Team, C2 was therefore kept at 2T. For example, in Berlin, clubs are still closed as of 7 August 2020. Therefore, the minimum level of C2 will stay at 2T until this sector reopens as well. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200807115550/https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/mannschaftssport-und-sauna-sind-wieder-erlaubt-clubs-und-bordelle-bleiben-zu-li.94320)" Germany,DEU,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Effective 15 June 2020 travel restrictions within the EU were reduced. However, the overall travel control to enter Germany warrant a continued ""Ban"". Key elements are: "" In order to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, the European Commission has recommended that the travel restrictions already in place for all non-essential travel to the EU from third countries be extended until 30 June 2020. Germany will implement this recommendation. The following persons shall continue to be exempt from these travel restrictions: Nationals from EU countries, countries associated with Schengen (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), the UK, and their respective family members returning to their place of residence Third-country nationals with a long-term right of residence in an EU Member State and/or the countries mentioned above (residence permit or long-term visa, e.g. for study or work purposes), provided that they are returning to their place of habitual residence Third-country nationals with essential functions or needs "" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200620160000/https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/coronavirus/2317268)" Germany,DEU,20200615,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Amid a decline in total caseload, RKI updates its guidelines and re-iniates more comprehensive contact tracing, including for individuals travelling by plane. RKI now differentiates contacts into three different categories (I,II,III) with close contacts (I) always being traced and ordered to isolate (with 14-day observation by health authorities) and medium contacts (II) being recommended certain preventative actions. Given that category I is quite extensive (all individuals with at least 15 mins of contact) and previous concerns about staffing are reduced to the lower number of cases, the coding is upgraded to 2 as the most likely fit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615203230/https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Kontaktperson/Management.html" Germany,DEU,20200616,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""The official app called ""Corona-Warn-App"" was made available for download on June 16th, 2020 and presented in a press conference the same day. It was developed as open-source software jointly by Deutsche Telekom and SAP with scientific advice from the federal Robert Koch Institute and uses the Exposure Notification APIs from Google and Apple."" (Wikipedia) The home-page of the Corona-Warn-App is: https://www.coronawarn.app As of June 25 the App was downloaded 13 million times. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200625195541/https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/1125951/umfrage/downloads-der-corona-warn-app/) " Germany,DEU,20200618,C1: School closing,3,0,"Due to a local outbreak of Corona in a meat-processing factory ""Tönnies"", the district around ""Gütersloh"" underlies stricter Corona measures. As this relapse seems relevant (and follows the general strategy of the federal government to impose locally stricter rules), the entries in the database reflect the stricter situation in ""Gütersloh"" with the ""Targeted"" flag. A press release of Gütersloh as of 17 June 2020: ""3. In the schools in the district of Gütersloh, general classes will no longer take place from June 18 to June 26, that is until the beginning of the summer vacation. There will be extended emergency care in day care centres and schools."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200625192914/https://www.guetersloh.de/de/rathaus/presseportal/news/meldungen/toennies-schulschliessung.php) " Germany,DEU,20200620,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Due to a local outbreak of Corona in a meat-processing factory ""Tönnies"", the districts ""Gütersloh"" and ""Warendorf"" exceed the 7-day incidence (new infections in the last 7 days per 100,000 inhabitants) of 50 and, in response, a first federal state, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, automatically activated restricted entry from visitors from those areas as of 20 June 2020 (see later entries for other federal states following). "" It is currently the case that all guests who have arrived from the Gütersloh district after June 19, 2020 must absolutely leave. Those who arrived on June 18 do not have to leave the federal state. In this case, the day on which the district has been classified as a risk area counts. Guests from the risk areas are only allowed to enter if they can show a negative corona test and a medical certificate confirming the absence of symptoms, which must not be older than 48 hours. "" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200801135233/https://www.mein-moenchgut.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Risikogebiete.pdf) " Germany,DEU,20200623,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Due to a local outbreak of Corona in a meat-processing factory ""Tönnies"", the districts ""Gütersloh"" and ""Warendorf"" exceed the 7-day incidence (new infections in the last 7 days per 100,000 inhabitants) of 50 and, in response, several federal state have restricted entry from visitors from those areas. "" -In Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, accommodation companies will no longer be able to accept people who come from a district in which the number of new infections in the past seven days was more than 50 per 100,000 inhabitants. There are exceptions only for people who have a current negative corona test. In Baden-Württemberg, exceptions should also be possible if the outbreak of infection can be clearly localized in a circle. -People from Corona risk areas are only allowed to enter Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania if they can prove that they have taken a Corona test within 48 hours before entry. It must be clear that there is no evidence of coronavirus infection. Anyone entering a risk area without this certificate must leave the country or immediately to their accommodation in order to isolate themselves there for 14 days. -From Friday, tourists from Gütersloh and Warendorf in Lower Saxony may only stay in hotels, holiday apartments or campsites with a negative corona test. The certificate may also be no more than 48 hours old. In Saarland, Prime Minister Tobias Hans (CDU) has spoken out in favor of banning travel for people from circles with high corona infections. -In Schleswig-Holstein and Rhineland-Palatinate, travelers must move into their apartment or other suitable accommodation immediately after entry in order to isolate themselves for 14 days. Or they must have a negative corona test, which must not be older than 48 hours. "" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200801132215/https://www.zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/coronavirus-guetersloh-warendorf-reisen-urlaub-100.html)" Germany,DEU,20200625,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Due to a local outbreak of Corona in a meat-processing factory ""Tönnies"", the districts ""Gütersloh"" and ""Warendorf"" are in Corona lock-down. As this relapse seems relevant (and follows the general strategy of the federal government to impose locally stricter rules when the the number of new infections exceeds 50 per 100.000 inhabitants per week), the entries in the database reflect this stricter local situation with the ""Targeted"" flag. As part of these measures the following is forbidden "" 1. Concerts and performances in closed rooms of theaters, opera and concert houses, cinemas and other public or private (cultural) institutions, 2. the operation of museums, art exhibitions, galleries, castles, castles, memorials and similar facilities, insofar as it relates to closed rooms, 3. sports activities in closed rooms including gyms, 4. the practice of contact sports also outdoors, 5. spectators entering sports facilities, 6. the operation of bars and catering at counters in restaurants, 7. the operation of indoor playgrounds, 8. the operation of indoor swimming pools, saunas and comparable wellness facilities conditions, also in connection with accommodation facilities, 9. the operation of arcades, betting shops and similar facilities, ... "" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200625193540/https://www.guetersloh.de/de-wAssets/docs/aktuelles/coronavirus/17.04.2020/Coronaregionalverordnung.pdf)" Germany,DEU,20200625,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Due to a local outbreak of Corona in a meat-processing factory ""Tönnies"", the districts ""Gütersloh"" and ""Warendorf"" are in Corona lock-down. As this relapse seems relevant (and follows the general strategy of the federal government to impose locally stricter rules when the the number of new infections exceeds 50 per 100.000 inhabitants per week), the entries in the database reflect this stricter local situation with the ""Targeted"" flag. As of 25 June 2020 (and presumably until 30 June 2020): ""several people may only meet in public space if it is 1. exclusively to relatives in a straight line, siblings, spouses, life partners men and life partners as well as people living in the same domestic community, 2. by only two people, 3. to accompany minors and people in need of support, 4. Required meetings for reasons relevant to care acts."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200625193540/https://www.guetersloh.de/de-wAssets/docs/aktuelles/coronavirus/17.04.2020/Coronaregionalverordnung.pdf) " Germany,DEU,20200625,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Note that the temporary ""lock-down"" in Gütersloh and Warendorf did not include any stay at home requirements. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200625193540/https://www.guetersloh.de/de-wAssets/docs/aktuelles/coronavirus/17.04.2020/Coronaregionalverordnung.pdf) " Germany,DEU,20200625,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As of June 25 the Corona-Warn-App was downloaded 13 million times. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200625195541/https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/1125951/umfrage/downloads-der-corona-warn-app/) " Germany,DEU,20200626,C1: School closing,3,0,"The measures in Gütersloh have been extended until 2020-07-07" Germany,DEU,20200626,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The regional measures in Gütersloh have been extended until 2020-07-07" Germany,DEU,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Known measures terminated on 1 July 2020. ""Payment arrears from April 1 to June 30, 2020 do not entitle the landlord to terminate the contract for a period of 24 months. This limitation applies to cases where the backlog is due to the effects of the corona pandemic. The regulation is limited to the period from April 1 to June 30, 2020. ... These expired on July 1, 2020 and will not be extended. It has been shown that tenants and landlords were able to agree on a private basis in very many cases. For small businesses and solo self-employed, there were or are emergency aids and bridging aids, which can be used to offset operating costs such as rent or lease."" ""The deferral of payments for consumer loan contracts and livelihood contracts such as telephone, electricity and gas expired on July 1, 2020."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200619200735/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/corona-informationen-miete-verbraucherschutz-1734914)" Germany,DEU,20200702,C8: International travel controls,3,,"-The following persons continue to be exempt from travel restrictions: Nationals from EU countries, countries associated with Schengen (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), the UK, and their respective family members returning to their place of residence -In addition, as of 2 July 2020, there is a ""positive list"" of currently 11 countries that are exempt from travel restrictions -In addition, travel from other countries is possible for ""important reasons"" -""For the determination of the entry possibility, the previous place of residence of the travelers is decisive, not their nationality."" As travel from countries outside of the EU and outside of the positive list is restricted, the level is kept at 3-Ban. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200709172014/https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/pressemitteilungen/DE/2020/07/aufhebung-einreisebeschraenkung.html) " Germany,DEU,20200707,C1: School closing,1,1,"This is decided at the level of the federal states (Bundesländern). For primary and secondary schools: as of 29 June 2020 schools have face-to-face eduction or are in Summer recess. All federal states plan to resume face-to-face education with hygiene measures after summer recess (see below for details). However, for higher education, the distancing rules have led most universities to offer web-based education (see below for more details) during the Summer semester, which continues until 30 September. Therefore it seems best to use C1=1G unless there are additional restrictions. DETAILS ON PRIMARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION: Baden-Würtemberg: Schools returned to at least some level of face-to-face teaching as of 29 June 2020. ""The standard form for teaching in the new school year will be classroom instruction at school."" (http://web.archive.org/save/https://km-bw.de/,Lde/Startseite/Ablage+Einzelseiten+gemischte+Themen/FAQS+Schulschliessungen) Bayern: All schools returned to some level of face-to-face teaching by 25 June 2020. ""The aim is to carry out regular operation at the Bavarian schools under certain hygiene requirements from autumn 2020."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727080915/https://www.km.bayern.de/allgemein/meldung/6945/faq-zum-unterrichtsbetrieb-an-bayerns-schulen.html) Berlin: ""Berlin schools will start regular operations in the 2020/2021 school year"" (10 August) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727081149/https://www.berlin.de/sen/bjf/coronavirus/aktuelles/schrittweise-schuloeffnung/) Brandenburg: ""Schools will return to regular operation from August 10, 2020"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727081530/https://mbjs.brandenburg.de/kinder-und-jugend/weitere-themen/corona-aktuell.htmlnremen ) Bremen: ""Since June 22, 2020, face-to-face classes are to be expanded to four teaching hours, four days a week - taking into account the respective personnel situation and the further infection process"" and regular face-to-face teaching is planned for the 2020/2021 school year. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727082032/https://www.bildung.bremen.de/sixcms/detail.php?gsid=bremen117.c.237989.de) Hamburg: ""Regular operation is to take place again in Hamburg in all school types and grades at the beginning of the 2020/21 school year."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727082807/https://www.hamburg.de/bsb/13679646/corona-faqs) Hessen: ""In the coming school year, regular operations at all schools in Hesse are to be resumed."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727083154/https://kultusministerium.hessen.de/schulsystem/coronavirus-schulen/haeufig-gestellte-fragen) Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: face-to-face operation was reintroduced in a rotation mode on 14 May 2020 and ""all pupils will have reliable, regular operation at school in the new school year under pandemic conditions."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727101930/https://www.regierung-mv.de/Landesregierung/bm/Blickpunkte/Coronavirus/Coronavirus-%E2%80%93-Informationen-f%C3%BCr-schule/) Niedersachsen: as of 22 June 2020, also large school events were allowed again and for the 2020/2021 year: ""we start the 'school as always', but with a few special regulations due to the corona virus."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727102152/https://www.mk.niedersachsen.de/startseite/aktuelles/presseinformationen/nach-den-sommerferien-schuljahr-2020-2021-soll-weitestgehend-normal-starten-kultusminister-tonne-plant-eingeschrankten-regelbetrieb-190433.html) NRW: face-to-face operation was possible since 11 May 2020 and for 2020/2021: ""the schools in North Rhine-Westphalia should return to responsible regular operations after the summer holidays in the interests of the students, provided that the further development of the infection process allows this."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727102625/https://www.schulministerium.nrw.de/docs/Recht/Schulgesundheitsrecht/Infektionsschutz/300-Coronavirus/index.html) Rheinland-Pfalz: schools reopened for face-to-face operation on 7 June 2020 and for 2020/2021: ""we are striving for regular operation for our schools at the start of the 2020/2021 school year."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103355/https://bm.rlp.de/de/service/pressemitteilungen/detail/news/News/detail/hubig-regelbetrieb-an-rheinland-pfaelzischen-schulen-startet-nach-den-sommerferien-weitere-oeffnung/) Saarland: face-to-face classes resumed for all pupils around 17 June 2020 and for 2020/2021 ""After the summer holidays, all pupils return to school for face-to-face classes."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103736/https://corona.saarland.de/DE/schulenundkitas/faq-schule/faq-schule_node.html) Sachsen: schools reopened for face-to-face lessons in a limited form from 18 May 2020 and “with the beginning of the school year 2020/2021, regular operation will again take place five days a week in all school types and grades. The students are taught in their classes and courses as usual according to the applicable hourly tables and curricula. "" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727104539/https://www.bildung.sachsen.de/blog/index.php/2020/07/13/schule-soll-nach-den-ferien-im-normalbetrieb-starten/) Sachsen-Anhalt: all pupils got face-to-face education before the Summer recess and for 2020/2021: ""For the coming school year, all schools are preparing to return to normal operations. The possibility of health authorities closing local schools continues."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727105116/https://mb.sachsen-anhalt.de/service/schulsituation-zum-schuljahresende-beginn-des-neuen-schuljahres/) Schleswig-Holstein: ""From June 1, all school classes are to receive face-to-face classes again, at least temporarily"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727105957/https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/Praesenzunterricht-fuer-alle-ab-1-Juni,unterricht158.html) and for 2020/2021: from August, classes for all types of school and all classes should take place again under the regular conditions Thüringen: On 15 June 2020 primary schools had daily face-to-face education, secondary schools limited face-to-face education (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727111119/https://bildung.thueringen.de/ministerium/medienservice/detailseite/kinder-koennen-ab-15-juni-wieder-taeglich-in-grundschule-und-kindergarten/) and for 2020/2021: ""The currently low number of infections makes it possible to return to regular childcare and schools after the summer holidays from August 31, 2020."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727110834/https://bildung.thueringen.de/ministerium/medienservice/detailseite/stufenkonzept-kindertagesbetreuung-und-schule-unter-pandemiebedingungen-vorgestellt/) DETAILS ON HIGHER EDUCATION: ""In university teaching, in addition to taking exams, practical events that require special laboratories or work rooms at the universities can be resumed under special hygiene and protective measures. Libraries and archives can be subject to hygiene, control of access and avoidance requirements be opened by queues. ... According to this, the courses at German universities in the summer semester 2020 will primarily take place in digital, web-based form until further notice. The lecture period can be extended into August; the summer semester ends - as usual - on September 30th. "" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200713121314/https://www.hrk.de/themen/hochschulsystem/covid-19-pandemie-und-die-hochschulen/)" Germany,DEU,20200707,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""The strict requirements for containing the corona virus in the Gütersloh district have been lifted. The Münster Higher Administrative Court overturned the restrictions imposed by the North Rhine-Westphalian state government."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200709172759/https://www.zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/coronavirus-guetersloh-lockdown-ausgesetzt-100.html) However a very specific and limited number of sectors, especially nightclubs, still need to stay closed in most federal states. In agreement with the Data Team, C2 was therefore kept at 2T. For example, in Berlin, clubs are still closed as of 7 August 2020. Therefore, the minimum level of C2 will stay at 2T until this sector reopens as well. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200807115550/https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/mensch-metropole/mannschaftssport-und-sauna-sind-wieder-erlaubt-clubs-und-bordelle-bleiben-zu-li.94320) " Germany,DEU,20200707,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""The strict requirements for containing the corona virus in the Gütersloh district have been lifted. The Münster Higher Administrative Court overturned the restrictions imposed by the North Rhine-Westphalian state government."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200709172759/https://www.zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/coronavirus-guetersloh-lockdown-ausgesetzt-100.html) In the strictest states (e.g. Bayern) up to 10 people can meet, in some states 20-25 people can meet, in some states restrictions on gatherings have been lifted. Therefore 3-T seems most appropriate. (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200709173612/https://www.focus.de/finanzen/recht/corona-regeln-fuer-alle-bundeslaender-was-in-ihrem-bundesland-erlaubt-ist-und-was-nicht_id_11793149.html) " Germany,DEU,20200709,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The CORONA WARN-APP has been downloaded 15,4 Mio times (http://web.archive.org/web/20200709180110/https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/WarnApp/Warn_App.html_09)" Germany,DEU,20200713,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As of today, the last federal state (Niedersachsen) lifted restrictions on travellers who wish to enter the state from the risk area of Gütersloh. ""Despite the judicial lifting of the stricter corona restrictions and the falling number of infections in the district of Gütersloh, travelers from there to Lower Saxony need a negative corona test up to and including this weekend, according to a media report."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200801132933/https://www.aachener-zeitung.de/nrw-region/noch-bis-montag-corona-test-bei-niedersachsen-reise-fuer-guetersloher_aid-52067157) However, the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern still has the restriction that day-tourists from other federal states cannot enter the state (but there is a list of exceptions) so that 2T is kept. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200803140807/https://www.regierung-mv.de/service/Corona-FAQs/)" Germany,DEU,20200714,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"This is defined at the level of the federal states (Bundesländer) and the regulations differ. However, all states have some clear limits on the size of the events so that it seems best to keep the level at 2-Required. For example: -Thüringen: 200 people -Sachsen-Anhalt: 250 people indoors, 1000 people outdoors -Niedersachsen: 500 people -Hamburg: 650 indoors, 1000 people outdoors (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200716100628/https://www.focus.de/finanzen/recht/corona-regeln-fuer-alle-bundeslaender-was-ab-heute-in-ihrem-bundesland-erlaubt-ist-und-was-nicht_id_11793149.html)" Germany,DEU,20200714,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The amount of people who can meet is defined at the level of the federal states (Bundesländer) and varies widely at this point in time. Some federal states have lifted contact restrictions (e.g. Berlin). However, stricter federal states still restrict gatherings to 10 people (e.g. Sachsen, Saarland,...) Strict example of the federal state ""Saarland"": ""Two households can meet. Meetings with up to ten people are also allowed - both inside and outside. Up to 100 people can meet at family celebrations in a restaurant or a rented room. From July 18, company and club celebrations and children's camps with up to 50 people should be possible."" No regulation in e.g. the federal state of Berlin: ""There are no more contact restrictions. Distance and hygiene rules still apply."" (see http://web.archive.org/web/20200716100628/https://www.focus.de/finanzen/recht/corona-regeln-fuer-alle-bundeslaender-was-ab-heute-in-ihrem-bundesland-erlaubt-ist-und-was-nicht_id_11793149.html)" Germany,DEU,20200717,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A press article explains that the uptake of the Corona-Warn-App is not high enough yet to have an effect ""Despite this first triumph, the distribution of the app is still far from where it should be in order to show tangible success in fighting pandemics. Why is that? Firstly, the RKI does not know how many of the 16 million devices that have downloaded the app are still installed or even actively in use. Secondly, even according to more conservative estimates by epidemiology experts, at least 42 million people in Germany must use the app continuously to be effective. We are currently a long way from that."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200717162520/https://www.heise.de/news/Ein-Monat-Corona-Warn-App-Bisher-bleibt-der-Effekt-aus-4846827.html) " Germany,DEU,20200721,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"No substantial changes but the regulations differ strongly between the federal states. Note that the first number refers to private gatherings where the safety distance cannot be maintained; most states allow larger events with a safety concept up to certain maximal sizes. Baden-Württemberg: up to 20 publicly (events with up to 250 people) Bayern: up to 10 publicly (events with up to 200 people indoors, 400 people outdoors) Berlin: no contact restrictions (events with up to 300 people indoors, 1000 people outdoors) Brandenburg: no contact restrictions (events with up to 1000 people) Bremen: up to 10 people can meet (events with up to 250 people indoors, 400 outdoors) Hamburg: up to 25 people can meet privately / 10 publicly (events up to 650 people indoors, 1000 people outdoors) Hessen: up to 10 people can meet, events allowed under safety conditions Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: no contact restrictions (events with 200 people indoors, 500 outdoors) Niedersachsen: up to 10 people can meet (cultural events up to 500 people) Nordrhein-Westfalen: up to 10 people can meet outdoors (events up to 150 participants) Rheinland-Pfalz: up to 10 people can meet (events up to 75 people indoors and 350 outdoors under restrictions) Saarland: up to 10 people can meet (events with up to 250 indoors and 500 people outdoors) Sachsen: up to 10 people can meet (events with up to 1000 people are allowed under certain conditions) Sachsen-Anhalt: no contact restrictions, only recommendations Schleswig-Holstein: up to 50 people indoors (events with up to 100 people indoors, 250 people outdoors) Thüringen: no contact restrictions, only recommendations (events with up to 200 people outdoors) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200718051040/https://www.focus.de/finanzen/recht/corona-regeln-fuer-alle-bundeslaender-was-ab-heute-in-ihrem-bundesland-erlaubt-ist-und-was-nicht_id_11793149.html)" Germany,DEU,20200724,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Tests will be offered at airports for returning travelers: ""For those arriving from risk areas, the tests should be offered directly at the airport. The offer should be free and voluntary, so tests should only be carried out at your own request. In addition, it was decided to legally examine an obligation to test for entries from risk areas"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727075046/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/reiserueckkehrer-1771362)" Germany,DEU,20200726,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Technical problems with the Corona-Warn-App meant that the app was not working effectively on certain phones. This has been fixed with an update. ""Version 1.1.1, which has now been released, ensures that the Corona warning app solves a problem with the automatic background update on certain Android devices."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200727074719/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/update-cwa-1771276)" Germany,DEU,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"This is defined at the level of the federal states (Bundesländer). There are no significant changes. A good overview with details is http://web.archive.org/web/20200729222934/https://www.morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article228706533/Corona-Regeln-Lockerungen-Bundesland-Bayern-NRW-Berlin-und-co.html " Germany,DEU,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Certain federal states restrict the entry of people from regions (Kreise oder kreisfreie Städte) that have a 7-day incidence (infections per 100,000 inhabitants over the last 7 days) exceeding 50. The region (Kreis) ""Dingolfing-Landau"" in the federal state of Bayern exceeds this limit and, in response, as of 28 July 2020, some federal states have activated restrictions: ""After Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania and Brandenburg, Rhineland-Palatinate has now announced travel restrictions for vacationers from the Lower Bavarian district of Dingolfing-Landau. The regulation in Rhineland-Palatinate stipulates, among other things, that travelers must stay in suitable accommodation. Schleswig-Holstein also requires vacationers from the Dingolfing-Landau area to have a 14-day quarantine or a current negative corona test. A corresponding test result must also be submitted in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200801124632/https://www.br.de/nachrichten/meldung/weitere-bundeslaender-schraenken-urlauber-aus-bayerischem-landkreis-ein,3002f4a1b) As travellers from the affected region can e.g. only enter Schleswig-Holstein on condition of a 14-day quarantine or a negative test not older than 48hrs, this is considered C7=2T. The ""targeted"" applies both to source and destination making for a complex matrix of regulations." Germany,DEU,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"As of 31 July 2020 and at least until 7 August 2020, there are more restrictive rules in the town of Heide in the federal state Schleswig-Holstein ""1. Spending time in public space is only permitted if accompanied by people living in the same household and one other person. Contacts with people other than those mentioned in sentence 1 are to be reduced to an absolutely necessary minimum and wherever possible, a minimum distance of at least 1.5 meters must be maintained. 2. Public and private events as well as public gatherings and gatherings of any kind with more than the persons mentioned in number 1 are prohibited."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200731160240/https://www.dithmarschen.de/PDF/2020_73_Bekanntmachung_Allgemeinverf%C3%BCgung_Corona_Stadt_Heide.PDF?ObjSvrID=2046&ObjID=3263&ObjLa=1&Ext=PDF&WTR=1&_ts=1596125803) " Germany,DEU,20200801,C1: School closing,1,1,"The federal state of Mecklenbug-Vorpommern started the new school year on 1 August 2020 as first federal state ""In the new school year, schools in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will have reliable, daily and regular tuition for all pupils under pandemic conditions. The concept for opening schools in the new school year includes a new hygiene concept for health protection."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200803140807/https://www.regierung-mv.de/service/Corona-FAQs/) C1=1G is continued due to the continued impact of distancing regulations on higher education, mostly taking place in digital from (http://web.archive.org/web/20200713121314/https://www.hrk.de/themen/hochschulsystem/covid-19-pandemie-und-die-hochschulen/)" Germany,DEU,20200807,C1: School closing,2,0,"One primary and one secondary school in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was closed due to a Corona-infection of one teacher / one student. The measure is expected to stay in place until 21 / 12 August 2020. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200809104021/https://www.n-tv.de/panorama/Zwei-Schulen-in-Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-schliessen-article21958410.html) Although entire schools are closed, as this is only in response to an infection case, it seems best to choose 2T and not go to 3T as it is not the case that all schools in a region are closed. " Germany,DEU,20200808,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The strict measures in the city of Heide ended on 7 August 2020. The new measures (http://web.archive.org/web/20200808115951/https://www.dithmarschen.de/PDF/2020_77_Bekanntmachung_Allgemeinverf%C3%BCgung_Corona_Stadt_Heide.PDF?ObjSvrID=2046&ObjID=3267&ObjLa=1&Ext=PDF&WTR=1&_ts=1596787727) do not include strict contact restrictions. Some federal states still have restrictions for groups over 10 people in size. E.g. the state of Bayern (http://web.archive.org/web/20200801134539/https://www.corona-katastrophenschutz.bayern.de/faq/index.php) Therefore C4 is returned to 3T. " Germany,DEU,20200812,C1: School closing,2,0,"The overall situation is unchanged and can be described as follows: PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS: as Summer recess ends, all federal states are reopening schools for face-to-face education with differing hygiene rules BUT: in case of an infection, specific schools are often closed (see previous entries, for a recent case of a school closure in Berlin, see: http://web.archive.org/web/20200813083202/https://www.rbb24.de/panorama/thema/2020/coronavirus/beitraege_neu/2020/08/berlin-sieben-schulen-melden-corona-infektionen-schulschliessung.html) Based on this, and as long as specific schools must close, 2T is kept HIGHER EDUCATION: due to the continued impact of distancing regulations on higher education, mostly taking place in digital from" Germany,DEU,20200812,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"the 7-day incidence in the region ""Dingolfing-Landau"" still exceed the limit of 50 new infections / week / 100,000 inhabitants so that certain federal states do not allow entry from that area ""The infection rate in Dingolfing-Landau is currently high. Several federal states only allow holidaymakers from the Bavarian district to enter under certain conditions: Schleswig-Holstein, for example, has declared the district a risk area. Anyone entering the state from there must be in quarantine for 14 days. This does not apply to people with a negative corona test that is not older than 48 hours."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200813082744/https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/coronavirus-die-aktuellen-reiseregelungen-in-deutschland.1939.de.html?drn%3Anews_id=1161238)" Germany,DEU,20200817,C1: School closing,2,0,"The schools closed on 7 August 2020 reopened as of 17 August 2020. However, other schools now closed in another federal state. ""A few days after the start of the school year in North Rhine-Westphalia, lessons at some schools are already irregular: some classes have to be quarantined due to Corona, some schools have to partially close, others even completely."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200817172544/https://rp-online.de/nrw/panorama/corona-in-nrw-zwei-schulen-geschlossen-zehn-teilweise-betroffen_aid-52787833) As federal states sometimes decide for full school closings in case of a local outbreak and as this is still the case for several schools in Germany, it seems best to keep the policy at ""2T"" as long as: -the policy is to close entire schools in certain cases -there are such actual cases in Germany " Germany,DEU,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"the 7-day incidence in the region ""Dingolfing-Landau"" has now dropped below the limit of 50 new infections / week / 100,000 inhabitants so that travel restrictions imposed by other federal states since 28 July 2020 are lifted: ""After the Corona outbreak in Mamming, the limit in the Dingolfing-Landau district is below 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants for the first time. Travel should become easier again for district citizens - so far, accommodation bans have applied in many places."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200820194929/https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/dingolfing-landau-zahl-der-neuinfektionen-sinkt-unter-grenzwert,S81CjAY) However, the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern still has the restriction that day-tourists from other federal states cannot enter the state (but there is a list of exceptions) so that 2T is kept. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200820195311/https://www.regierung-mv.de/service/Corona-FAQs/)" Germany,DEU,20200820,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Some federal states still did not reduce their restrictions for groups over 10 people in size. E.g. the state of Bayern (http://web.archive.org/web/20200820194214/https://www.corona-katastrophenschutz.bayern.de/faq/index.php) " Germany,DEU,20200824,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Due to a local increase in infections the region ""Main-Kinzig-Kreis"" and the city of ""Hanau"" decided on stricter measures warranting 4T ""Group meetings in public and in restaurants are limited to 5 people or two households"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200824212742/https://www.mkk.de/aktuelles/pressemitteilungen_1/pressemitteilung_1362369.html)" Germany,DEU,20200826,C1: School closing,2,0,"PRIMARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS: As of 26 August 2020 primary/secondary Summer recess has ended as scheduled in 9 from 16 federal states and, in all of those, face-to-face eduction has restarted with hygiene measures decided by the federal state. North Rhine-Westphalia is the only federal state that has issued a mask requirement in the classrooms of at least secondary schools. So far, 528 cases of corona-infections were detected in schools. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200826195039/https://www.news4teachers.de/2020/08/seit-schuljahresbeginn-mehr-als-500-schulen-und-kitas-in-deutschland-von-corona-infektionen-betroffen/) As federal states sometimes decide for full school closings in case of a local outbreak and as this is still the case for several schools in Germany, it seems best to keep the policy at ""2T"" as long as: -the policy is to close entire schools in certain cases -there are such actual cases in Germany ""2T"" is kept as some schools are still closed entirely (e.g. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826195639/https://www.wbg-bochum.de/)" Germany,DEU,20200827,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Some sectors are closed locally. E.g. clubs in Berlin are still closed and are only expected to reopen in 2021. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200902215321/https://www.berlin.de/clubs-und-party/nachrichten/6275270-3041519-berliner-clubs-rechnen-mit-neustart-2021.html)" Germany,DEU,20200827,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Punishment of 50 euro added for not wearing masks in all States, except Sachsen-Anhalt.https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article228706533/Corona-Regeln-der-Bundeslaender-im-Ueberblick-Abstandsregeln-Kontaktbeschraenkung.html" Germany,DEU,20200902,C1: School closing,2,0,"As federal states sometimes decide for full school closings in case of a local outbreak, it seems best to keep the policy at ""2T"" as long as: -the policy is to close entire schools in certain cases -there are such actual cases in Germany ""2T"" is still kept as some schools are still closed entirely (e.g. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902214858/https://www.hsbrv.de/). Only very few schools are closed at this point in time (only a few in all of Germany), so that ""2T"" might overestimate the current situation. " Germany,DEU,20200903,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools reopening, with previously mentioned school starting on the 3rd of September. Some schools and universities still running much of their courses online. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902214858/https://www.hsbrv.de/" Germany,DEU,20200903,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Bayern still has a restriction on meetings, stated at 10 outdoors. Other states such as Baden-Württemberg have a limit of 20. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article228706533/Corona-Regeln-der-Bundeslaender-im-Ueberblick-Abstandsregeln-Kontaktbeschraenkung.html" Germany,DEU,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Mecklenburg-Vorpommern allows day tourists from other states again from the 4th of September. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article228706533/Corona-Regeln-der-Bundeslaender-im-Ueberblick-Abstandsregeln-Kontaktbeschraenkung.html" Germany,DEU,20200914,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Previous restrictions extended until the 30th of September. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914213607/https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/covid-19/2296762" Germany,DEU,20200914,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Change of policies announced by the Chancellor, testing will only be free if travelers come from Risk-designated areas. This comes into effect on the 15th of September. https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/web/2/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/buerokratieabbau/bund-laender-beschluss-1780458" Germany,DEU,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"New regulations announced on the 29th of September, create clear guidelines for when gatherings in an area might be required to be diminished, based on the severity of cases in a region. This is based on how high out of 100'000 the cases are over a 7 day period. This includes a recommendation not to have gatherings inside of over 10 people in the case of higher infections in ones area. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005220735/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/corona-massnahmen-1734724" Germany,DEU,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"In some areas that have experienced more cases, schools might be allowed to request pupils to wear masks https://web.archive.org/web/20201005220735/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/corona-massnahmen-1734724" Germany,DEU,20201001,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The extensive restrictions on entry at Germany’s external Schengen borders that Federal Minister Seehofer ordered on 17 March 2020 to contain the spread of the coronavirus were eased on 2 July. On 30 June 2020, the Council of the EU adopted the Council Recommendation on the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU and the possible lifting of such restriction (Council document 2020/912). According to this recommendation, member states intend to lift, in a coordinated and gradual way, the temporary restriction of non-essential travel into the EU for residents of certain third countries (that is, those who have their domicile or habitual residence there). The list of these third countries is regularly reviewed and updated as necessary. Based on this recommendation, Germany lifted the restrictions on travel for residents of eight third countries as of 2 July. A first update removed two of these countries from the EU list of safe countries based on the Council Recommendation amending Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 of the Council on the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU and the possible lifting of such restriction of 16 July 2020, which Germany implemented on 17 July 2020. Two more countries were classified as risk areas on 7 October 2020, which made it necessary to update the national list of safe countries. As of 27 October 2020, Germany allows unrestricted entry for residents of the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Uruguay In addition, the list is to be expanded to include: Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Macao SARs of the People’s Republic of China as soon as the possibility of mutual entry is confirmed. For all persons residing in a third country that is not included in the above list, the current restrictions on travel continue to apply, i.e. these persons may enter Germany only if they serve in an important role or if there is an urgent need for their travel. A person is considered to reside in a country if they have their domicile or habitual residence there. A person is specifically considered to have their domicile in a country if they have spent the past six months there. The restrictions do not apply to German citizens. EU citizens and nationals of the United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland and the members of their immediate family (spouse, unmarried minor children, parents of minors) are exempted from the travel restrictions."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130113325/https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/EN/topics/civil-protection/coronavirus/travel-restrictions-border-control/travel-restriction-border-control-list.html (see ""What restrictions apply to air and see travel outside of the EU)" Germany,DEU,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The German government does not generally require workplaces to close, but advises employees to work from home when possible. However, most workplaces remain open, meaning most people are required to be physically present at work. Nonetheless, high-risk areas in Germany (e.g. regions with more than 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants) experience, different regulations, which frequently limit the amount of workers allowed in the workplace/office. Still, most employers only work with recommendations and not clearly laid out requirements, meaning people in Germany are still allowed to come to work even when working in high-risk regions. However, some areas of work (like nightclubs) are still required to remain closed due to associated high risk of potentially spreading the virus when remaining open. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021184818/https://www.bmas.de/DE/Schwerpunkte/Informationen-Corona/Fragen-und-Antworten/Fragen-und-Antworten-corona/corona-virus-arbeitsrechtliche-auswirkungen.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201021185804/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/faq-reisen-1735032 https://web.archive.org/web/20201021190405/https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/covid-19-wie-es-um-diskotheken-und-clubs-in-der-coronakrise.1939.de.html?drn%3Anews_id=1185564" Germany,DEU,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change since August 27. Public events are still limited or need to be cancelled. These measures are planned to remain in place until end December this year. Only specific events are allowed, which 1) have fewer than stated max. amount of people (set by each state individually) and 2) have laid out their own hygiene measures. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021190801/https://evvc.org/article/update-aktuelle-information-zum-coronavirus-auswirkungen-auf-veranstaltungen " Germany,DEU,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change. New regulations announced on the 29th of September, create clear guidelines for when gatherings in an area might be required to be diminished, based on the severity of cases in a region. This is based on how high out of 100'000 the cases are over a 7-day period. This includes a recommendation not to have gatherings inside of over 10 people in the case of higher infections in one's area. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005220735/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/corona-massnahmen-1734724" Germany,DEU,20201006,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures in place at this moment." Germany,DEU,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No measures in place at this moment." Germany,DEU,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No measures in place at this moment." Germany,DEU,20201006,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change. Germany's government still employs a variety of income support schemes to relieve financial pressures during the corona pandemic. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021192634/https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/corona-pandemie/finanzielle-unterstuetzung" Germany,DEU,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Known measures are no longer in place since 1 July 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021193249/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/miete-und-verbraucherschutz-1734914" Germany,DEU,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A coordinated public campaign on Covid-19 measures and awareness has been in place since the early stages of the pandemic. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021172635/https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus.html" Germany,DEU,20201006,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Everyone in Germany has the option to get tested for Covid-19 whenever needed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021194433/https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Teststrategie/Nat-Teststrat.html" Germany,DEU,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The German health authorities conduct a very comprehensive contract tracing in case of infection, while also employing a contact tracing app. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021194714/https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Kontaktperson/Management.html" Germany,DEU,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face masks are generally required in most public spaces in Germany. School in North-Rhein-Westfalia now also require students to wear face masks during school hours. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021195234/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/corona-bundeslaender-1745198 https://web.archive.org/web/20201021195343/https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/landespolitik/corona-schulen-unterricht-gebauer-100.html" Germany,DEU,20201010,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change since the beginning of September. Schools and universities still remain open, while operating under specific safety measured (e.g. with requirements of wearing face masks and frequent venting) and/or providing certain types of teaching online (for universities specifically). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021183821/https://schulen.de/blog/news/liveticker-auswirkungen-des-coronavirus-auf-deutsche-schulen/" Germany,DEU,20201015,C1: School closing,1,1,"above applies. " Germany,DEU,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On October 15, Germany introduced county-based policies. If regions/cities pass a certain alert level, increased restrictions will apply. This also concerns stores that closed due to store restrictions of 10m2 per person. An example of these policies on a regional level in Cologne: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104221908/https://www.stadt-koeln.de/politik-und-verwaltung/presse/corona-virus-inzidenzzahl-liegt-bei-1955 Statement by the German Government: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019221047/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/992814/1798920/9448da53f1fa442c24c37abc8b0b2048/2020-10-14-beschluss-mpk-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201015,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As above. " Germany,DEU,20201015,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"As of October 15, counties or regions that are above a certain altert level, have restrictions on gatherings on fewer than 10 people (to be specific 5): https://web.archive.org/web/20201019221047/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/992814/1798920/9448da53f1fa442c24c37abc8b0b2048/2020-10-14-beschluss-mpk-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201015,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no measures in place for this. " Germany,DEU,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In light of the new restrictions, the German Chancellor has advised German citizens to stay at home as much as possible. Therefore, this warrants a 1G in my opinion. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101010040/https://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2020-10/angela-merkel-coronavirus-appell-steigende-infektionszahlen" Germany,DEU,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In light of the new restrictions, the German Chancellor has advised German citizens to stay at home as much as possible. Therefore, this warrants a 1G in my opinion. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101010040/https://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2020-10/angela-merkel-coronavirus-appell-steigende-infektionszahlen" Germany,DEU,20201022,C1: School closing,1,1,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"In light of the new restrictions, the German Chancellor has advised German citizens to stay at home as much as possible. Moreover, based on regional alert levels, curfews may be put in place, and therefore I would code this as a 2 T, since this does not happen in all places necessarily. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101010040/https://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2020-10/angela-merkel-coronavirus-appell-steigende-infektionszahlen" Germany,DEU,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In light of the new restrictions, the German Chancellor has advised German citizens to stay at home as much as possible and to NOT travel within the country. Therefore, this warrants a 1G in my opinion. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101010040/https://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2020-10/angela-merkel-coronavirus-appell-steigende-infektionszahlen" Germany,DEU,20201022,E1: Income support,2,0,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201022,H2: Testing policy,3,,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"There are no new restrictions implemented in the last week. New restrictions are announced which will take effect only on 2nd Nov 2020 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223105/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/bund-laender-beschluss-1805366 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223527/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,E1: Income support,2,0,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"same applies above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"same applies as above. " Germany,DEU,20201102,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools will remain open, but with safety precautions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101062313/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/975226/1805024/5353edede6c0125ebe5b5166504dfd79/2020-10-28-mpk-beschluss-corona-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most workplaces will have to close, except for grocery stores and shopping stores. The new requirements do not specifically outline the closing of all shops, except for essential ones and therefore I would keep this at a 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101062313/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/975226/1805024/5353edede6c0125ebe5b5166504dfd79/2020-10-28-mpk-beschluss-corona-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events have to be cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101062313/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/975226/1805024/5353edede6c0125ebe5b5166504dfd79/2020-10-28-mpk-beschluss-corona-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restrictions are now in place across the country, limiting the max of people meeting to be 2 households. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101062313/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/975226/1805024/5353edede6c0125ebe5b5166504dfd79/2020-10-28-mpk-beschluss-corona-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201102,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures in place for this. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101062313/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/975226/1805024/5353edede6c0125ebe5b5166504dfd79/2020-10-28-mpk-beschluss-corona-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Staying at home continues to be recommended, but is not required. The german government urges everyone to reduce contact as much as possible. The previously implemented curfew policies have been replaced by a general closure of stores. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101062313/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/975226/1805024/5353edede6c0125ebe5b5166504dfd79/2020-10-28-mpk-beschluss-corona-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The German government STRONGLY advises everyone to not travel within Germany. It may be changed to a 2, since you cannot travel within Germany for tourist reasons but there are no explicit prohibitions for internal movement as of now. The german government urges everyone to reduce contact as much as possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101062313/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/975226/1805024/5353edede6c0125ebe5b5166504dfd79/2020-10-28-mpk-beschluss-corona-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201102,E1: Income support,2,0,"All businesses are offered to receive 75% of their income from November 2019, and assistance to workers continues to be in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101062313/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/975226/1805024/5353edede6c0125ebe5b5166504dfd79/2020-10-28-mpk-beschluss-corona-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201102,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"this remains in place as before. " Germany,DEU,20201102,H2: Testing policy,3,,"same as before. " Germany,DEU,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"same as above. " Germany,DEU,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"same as above. " Germany,DEU,20201106,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,E1: Income support,2,0,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201106,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No new changes Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105441/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations" Germany,DEU,20201108,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""From 8 November 2020 all travellers to Germany have to register online prior to their entry on the website www.einreiseanmeldung.de , if they have stayed in a risk area within the last 10 days prior to their entry to Germany. Also they must be able to present proof of this registration when entering Germany."" Previous restrictions remain in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129121721/https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/coronavirus/2317268" Germany,DEU,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""From the 2nd November, new restrictions in public and private life shall be enforced throughout Germany. It is a burden for us all, but we must protect ourselves and especially older and chronically ill people from the coronavirus. Everyone must reduce their private contacts now in order to defeat the pandemic. - Pre-schools, schools, shops and hairdressers shall remain open. - Theatres, cinemas, clubs, bars, sports clubs, swimming pools, fitness and cosmetic studios as well as restaurants and cafés shall close (take-away and delivery is allowed)."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125194519/https://www.integrationsbeauftragte.de/ib-de/service/fragen-und-antworten/1731242-1731242?id=01-Intro-en" Germany,DEU,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""All large-scale events are generally prohibited until 31 December 2020"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125194519/https://www.integrationsbeauftragte.de/ib-de/service/fragen-und-antworten/1731242-1731242?id=01-Intro-en" Germany,DEU,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""From the 2nd November, new restrictions in public and private life shall be enforced throughout Germany. It is a burden for us all, but we must protect ourselves and especially older and chronically ill people from the coronavirus. Everyone must reduce their private contacts now in order to defeat the pandemic. Meetings outside the home are only permitted with your own and one other household (max. 10 people together)."" Source: Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125194519/https://www.integrationsbeauftragte.de/ib-de/service/fragen-und-antworten/1731242-1731242?id=01-Intro-en" Germany,DEU,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is operating and masks are mandatory. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125195025/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Germany,DEU,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""People will be asked not to travel for private, non-essential reasons, and overnight stays in hotels will be available only for necessary business trips."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125202652/https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2020/10/28/covid-19-curb-germany-to-impose-emergency-month-long-lockdown" Germany,DEU,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""People will be asked not to travel for private, non-essential reasons, and overnight stays in hotels will be available only for necessary business trips."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125202652/https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2020/10/28/covid-19-curb-germany-to-impose-emergency-month-long-lockdown ""According to the decision taken by the Federal and Länder Governments, from 2 November until at least 20 December hotels and other accommodation providers may only provide overnight accommodation to people whose travel is essential. It is no longer permitted to provide overnight accommodation for tourism purposes. Visas for tourism purposes will thus only be issued in exceptional cases. It is expected that these restrictions will be in place until at least early January 2021. The Länder are responsible for implementing this decision. Whether a specific journey is possible thus depends on the rules of the Land to which you wish to travel. "" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129121721/https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/coronavirus/2317268" Germany,DEU,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""For Germany, travel restrictions apply for entry from a large number of countries. These are issued by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (...) In principle, entry is possible from: - EU member states states associated with Schengen: Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein the United Kingdom; - Other countries, from which entry is possible due to the epidemiological situation assessment by the EU. - Entry from other countries is only possible in exceptional cases and is conditional on there being an urgent Need."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129121721/https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/coronavirus/2317268" Germany,DEU,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Wearing a mask is mandatory in public transport and when shopping."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125194519/https://www.integrationsbeauftragte.de/ib-de/service/fragen-und-antworten/1731242-1731242?id=01-Intro-en" Germany,DEU,20201130,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools and kindergartens remain open. In regions with an indictment of more than 50 new infections per 100,000 inhabitants, on the school premises of all schools where the distance is not observed / in lessons in secondary schools from grade 7, all persons are required to wear a mouth and nose cover. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207220918/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/informieren/alltag-gestalten/" Germany,DEU,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Wholesalers and retailers will also remain open in compliance with hygiene rules and a reduced number of customers. However, the following applies: The number of customers in the shops is limited. With a sales area of up to 800 square meters, there may only be one person per 10 square meters of sales area in the store. There are also corresponding restrictions for larger institutions. Leisure facilities in the form of cinemas, restaurants, museums, amusement arcades, brothels, swimming pools and other leisure facilities will be closed for the time being. Fitness studios, swimming pools and fun pools will also be closed. Hotels and guest houses are no longer allowed to accept tourists. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207220918/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/informieren/alltag-gestalten/" Germany,DEU,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Major events at which contact tracking and compliance with hygiene regulations is not possible should not take place until at least January 10, 2021. According to the new federal and state ruling of October 28, professional sport is only permitted without spectators. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207220918/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/informieren/alltag-gestalten/" Germany,DEU,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the resolution of November 25th, a stricter contact restriction applies. Citizens are asked to reduce contact with other people outside of their own household to ""an absolutely necessary minimum"". The members of your own household and of another household may be in public together. The upper limit is 5 people from December 1st. Please also note the requirements in your region. In general, limit your private celebrations and stick to the AHA + L formula: keep your distance (1.5 meters), observe hygiene rules and wear everyday masks. Regular ventilation applies indoors. Also, note the rules in your state." Germany,DEU,20201130,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The federal and state governments call for unnecessary travel to be avoided in general. This also includes unnecessary journeys in public transport. Please wear an everyday mask on the S-Bahn and trains, in the train station, on the platform and at the stops as well as on the airport premises and on the plane. The minimum distance of 1.5 meters to travelers and staff should always be observed. Deutsche Bahn provides many tips on safe travel on its website. Unnecessary queues, e.g. B. in front of the on-board toilet can be avoided. The respective national hygiene regulations apply when getting on and off and at the airports. In general, please adhere to the rules of conduct that are summarized in the AHA formula (distance, hygiene rules, everyday mask). In this way, everyone can make a contribution while traveling to contain the spread of the new type of coronavirus. This formula is supplemented by A for app (the Corona warning app helps to break chains of infection) and L for ventilation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207220918/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/informieren/alltag-gestalten/" Germany,DEU,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"People are expected to stay within small groups (see below), wear a mask and keep distance, but there are currently no restrictions to only leave the house for necessary reasons. Staying in public is only permitted with the members of your own household and of another household and has been limited to a maximum of 5 people since December 1st. Citizens are also asked to refrain from private trips and visits. From December 1st, private get-togethers with friends, relatives and acquaintances are only permitted with members of your own household and those of another household, a maximum of five people may come together. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207221252/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/en/inform/organising-everyday-life/" Germany,DEU,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The federal and state governments call for unnecessary trips and visits to be avoided. According to the decision taken by the Federal and Länder Governments, from 2 November until at least 20 December hotels and other accommodation providers may only provide overnight accommodation to people whose travel is essential. It is no longer permitted to provide overnight accommodation for tourism purposes. Visas for tourism purposes will thus only be issued in exceptional cases. It is expected that these restrictions will be in place until at least early January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207220918/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/informieren/alltag-gestalten/" Germany,DEU,20201130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Since November 8th, a mandatory quarantine of ten days has been in effect for all people entering from risk areas. The quarantine can be shortened if travelers can present a negative corona test no earlier than the fifth day after arrival. There are no pandemic-related restrictions for entry from the other member states of the European Union as well as from the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland. The current entry restrictions relate to entries from third countries. However, the respective infection protection regulations of the federal states (including with regard to quarantine and reporting obligations) as well as the obligation to digitally register for entry must be observed by all people entering from risk areas. Für Personen, die in anderen als den vorstehend genannten Drittstaaten ansässig sind, gelten die bisherigen Einreisebeschränkungen fort, d.h. sie dürfen nur nach Deutschland einreisen, wenn sie eine wichtige Funktion ausüben oder ihre Reise zwingend notwendig ist (siehe hierzu ""Wann ist die zwingende Notwendigkeit der Einreise gegeben?""). Ansässig ist eine Person in einem Staat, wenn sie dort entweder ihren Wohnsitz oder ihren gewöhnlichen Aufenthalt hat. Ein Wohnsitz ist insbesondere dann begründet, wenn die letzten 6 Monate dort verbracht wurden. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/informieren/alltag-gestalten/#faqitem=e2df90f7-8f7a-5c51-b42f-ecaffbcfe5f9 https://web.archive.org/web/20201207221431/https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/DE/themen/bevoelkerungsschutz/coronavirus/coronavirus-faqs.html;jsessionid=36F79BE0E1058BB7E14840089EE197C4.1_cid373" Germany,DEU,20201130,E1: Income support,2,1,"The following simplified requirements for short-time work benefits come into effect retrospectively from March 1, 2020: Short-time work allowance is possible for every company, including temporary workers. If at least 10 percent of employees are affected by loss of work, your company can apply for short-time work for you at the Employment Agency. Otherwise at least a third of the employees must be affected. The short-time work allowance is 60 percent of the missing net wage - 67 percent for parents with children. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207221624/https://www.bmas.de/DE/Schwerpunkte/Informationen-Corona/Kurzarbeit/kurzarbeit.html;jsessionid=1DC14AC1B6727142FEF25C056E927711.delivery1-master" Germany,DEU,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new investment announced" Germany,DEU,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is plenty of communication and well prepared information available, e.g. on https://web.archive.org/web/20201207221823/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/, https://web.archive.org/web/20201207221919/https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus.html. Also a TV campaign went live in November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207221654/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54959871" Germany,DEU,20201130,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In Germany the following groups of people are tested at the expense of the statutory health insurance: People with symptoms typical of COVID-19. For people without symptoms who have had close contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. People in communal facilities and accommodation (e.g. schools, daycare centers, refugee accommodation, emergency accommodation, penal institutions) if a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has been found in the facility. Patients, residents and staff in the care facility or hospital when the facility has an outbreak of the virus. This also applies, for example, to facilities for people with disabilities, rehabilitation, outpatient operations or outpatient dialysis as well as to medical and dental practices and other practices for human medical professions, day clinics and the rescue service. Patients or assistants before admission or re-admission: especially in medical facilities for inpatient and outpatient care (excluding practices of the human, dental or other medical professions), in (partially) inpatient facilities for the care and accommodation of elderly, disabled people and people in need of care outpatient care services and integration assistance services and in day clinics. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207221933/https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronatest.html" Germany,DEU,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"App developed by Robert-Koch-Institut https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222132/https://www.rki.de/EN/Content/infections/epidemiology/outbreaks/COVID-19/CWA/CWA.html;jsessionid=D874D243215AA474AFC0B8875E476E58.internet102 https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222123/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/informieren/praevention/" Germany,DEU,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The most important rule in all areas remains to maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters from other people and to minimize contact with other people. In addition, it is still advisable to observe the hygiene rules (correct coughing, sneezing and washing your hands) and to wear an everyday mask (mask requirement when shopping or in local public transport). Adequate ventilation should also be provided. So please stick to the AHA + L formula. The L stands for ventilation. It is recommended that the number of people with whom one has contact be reduced to ""an absolutely necessary minimum"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201207220918/https://www.zusammengegencorona.de/informieren/alltag-gestalten/" Germany,DEU,20201130,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Vaccine strategy in place with 3 phases of providing vaccine to the population (no dates confirmed): Phase I: Limited quantity of vaccine available. Target group: For example, vulnerable groups (STIKOrecommendation and consultation with Ethics Council and Leopoldina pending) Phase II: Greater quantities of vaccine available. Target group: For example vulnerable groups (STIKOrecommendation and consultation with Ethics Council and Leopoldina pending) Phase III: Vaccine widely available, Target group: For example, members of the adult population (subject to STIKO recommendation, pending). https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222305/https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/fileadmin/Dateien/3_Downloads/C/Coronavirus/Impfstoff/German_National_COVID-19_Vaccination_Strategy_eng_Overview_061120.pdf" Germany,DEU,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,E1: Income support,1,0,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks" Germany,DEU,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No changes for the last week. New changes are being proposed for the upcoming weeks Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162625/https://www.deutschland.de/en/news/coronavirus-in-germany-informations http://web.archive.org/web/20201214162943/https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Details: - Germany is imposing a hard lockdown from Wednesday.Trade, with the exception of shops for daily needs, will be closed from 16 December to 10 January - For the days from 24 to 26 December, ""meetings with 5 persons plus children up to 14 years of age in the closest family circle"" are permitted. - For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (1 January), there is a nationwide ban on the presence and assembly of fireworks. - German government wants to provide more than 27 million German citizens with mouth-nose masks. People over 60 or with pre-existing conditions are to receive 15 FFP2 masks each from mid-December. The distribution will start in December in order to reduce the risk of infection during the Christmas season" Germany,DEU,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Vaccinations currently not in place" Germany,DEU,20201216,C1: School closing,3,1,"New Lockdown in place, starting on December 15th, provisional running until January 10th. Contacts in schools, too, are to be drastically reduced between 16 December 2020 and 10 January 2021. During this period, children should be kept at home wherever possible. For this reason, all schools will be closed or waive the obligation to attend during this period. Emergency childcare services will be provided and remote learning offered. Special arrangements can be made for final year classes. Nurseries will proceed similarly. Additional options will be created for parents to take paid leave to look after their children during this period https://web.archive.org/web/20201214202434/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/656632/1827686/e97802de12b5f6e60f41b73234e618b7/2020-12-14-mpk-beschluss-corona-en-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201216,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"New Lockdown in place, starting on December 15th, provisional running until January 10th. Retail shops will close from 16 December 2020 until 10 January 2021, with the exception of grocery stores, open-air food markets, direct marketers of food products, food collection and delivery services, beverage shops, health food shops, specialist baby shops, pharmacies, medical supply stores, drugstores, opticians, hearing aid shops, petrol stations, garages, bicycle workshops, banks and savings banks, post offices, dry cleaning services, launderettes, newsagents, pet supply shops, animal feed shops, the sale of Christmas trees and wholesalers. The sale in grocery stores of non-food products that are not related to daily needs can also be restricted and must on no account be extended. There will be a blanket ban on the sale of fireworks before New Year’s Eve this year. Businesses offering personal care services such as hairdressers, beauty salons, masseurs, tattoo parlours and similar establishments will be closed, because physical proximity is unavoidable in these professions. Necessary medical treatments, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, as well as podiatry and chiropody, will still be permitted. Employers are urgently requested to explore the possibility of either closing workplaces completely holidays or offering employees generous opportunities to work from home from 16 December 2020 to 10 January 2021 in order to implement the principle of “We are staying at home” throughout Germany. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214202434/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/656632/1827686/e97802de12b5f6e60f41b73234e618b7/2020-12-14-mpk-beschluss-corona-en-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201216,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"New Lockdown in place, starting on December 15th, provisional running until January 10th. A nationwide ban on all gatherings will be in force on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Fireworks will also be banned in highly frequented areas to be defined by the municipalities. There will be a blanket ban on the sale of fireworks before New Year’s Eve this year and a general recommendation not to let off any fireworks, also because of the high risk of injury and the fact that the health system is already under considerable pressure. Church services and religious gatherings in synagogues and mosques are only possible under the following conditions: the minimum distance of 1.5 metres must be maintained, the wearing of a face mask is mandatory even when seated, congregational singing is prohibited. For gatherings where the number of visitors expected could lead to capacity being exceeded, a registration requirement must be introduced. In addition, in the coming days talks will take place within and with the religious communities to determine appropriate regulations for religious gatherings in light of the developments in infection rates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214202434/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/656632/1827686/e97802de12b5f6e60f41b73234e618b7/2020-12-14-mpk-beschluss-corona-en-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201216,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"New Lockdown in place, starting on December 15th, provisional running until January 10th. Private gatherings with friends, relatives and acquaintances will continue to be limited to a maximum of 5 individuals from a total of two households. Children up to the age of 14 are not included in this figure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214202434/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/656632/1827686/e97802de12b5f6e60f41b73234e618b7/2020-12-14-mpk-beschluss-corona-en-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201216,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"New Lockdown in place, starting on December 15th, provisional running until January 10th. Rail passengers who have to travel despite restrictions are to be offered a reliable means of traveling safely and with plenty of space. For this purpose, the possibility of reserving seats should be limited. No specific restrictions, however, the government recommends avoiding using any form of transport and mobility if not urgently required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214202434/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/656632/1827686/e97802de12b5f6e60f41b73234e618b7/2020-12-14-mpk-beschluss-corona-en-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201216,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"New Lockdown in place, starting on December 15th, provisional running until January 10th. The Federal Government and the Länder urgently appeal to all citizens to avoid all non-essential movement and recommend to stay at home. Individual federal states also impose specific exit restrictions. For example, in the southern states in particular, leaving the home is only permitted if there are valid reasons for doing so (sports, shopping, doctor's appointments, etc.). Local night-time curfew restrictions apply, which generally prohibit leaving the home except in emergencies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214202434/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/656632/1827686/e97802de12b5f6e60f41b73234e618b7/2020-12-14-mpk-beschluss-corona-en-data.pdf?download=1 https://web.archive.org/web/20201218085536/https://www.corona-katastrophenschutz.bayern.de/faq/index.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201218085159/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/corona-massnahmen-1734724" Germany,DEU,20201216,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"New Lockdown in place, starting on December 15th, provisional running until January 10th. The Federal Government and the Länder urgently appeal to all citizens to avoid all non-essential travel within and outside Germany between now and 10 January. Individual federal states also impose specific exit restrictions. For example, in Mecklenburg Vorpommer, travel from other german states is currently not allowed (with exceptions). https://web.archive.org/web/20201214202434/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/656632/1827686/e97802de12b5f6e60f41b73234e618b7/2020-12-14-mpk-beschluss-corona-en-data.pdf?download=1 https://web.archive.org/web/20201218085957/https://www.regierung-mv.de/service/Corona-FAQs/Tourismus-und-Reisen/" Germany,DEU,20201216,C8: International travel controls,3,,"New Lockdown in place, starting on December 15th, provisional running until January 10th. For Germany, travel restrictions apply for entry from a large number of countries. These are issued by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (...) In principle, entry is possible from: - EU member states states associated with Schengen: Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein the United Kingdom; - Other countries, from which entry is possible due to the epidemiological situation assessment by the EU. - Entry from other countries is only possible in exceptional cases and is conditional on there being an urgent Need."" Online entry registration is obligatory for travellers entering Germany from high-risk areas abroad, and that quarantine is mandatory for a period of 10 days following return. Quarantine can only be ended with a negative test, which can be taken on the 5th day after entry at the earliest. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129121721/https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/coronavirus/2317268 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214202434/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/656632/1827686/e97802de12b5f6e60f41b73234e618b7/2020-12-14-mpk-beschluss-corona-en-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201216,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measures mean that some sectors of the economy will still have to face significant restrictions on their business operations in the coming year. The Federal Government will therefore continue to provide financial support for the affected companies, self-employed individuals and selfemployed members of the independent professions. The improved interim financial help III package, which envisages subsidies for fixed costs, is available to this end. With improved conditions, in particular a higher monthly subsidy of up to a maximum of 500,000 euro for companies directly and indirectly affected by the closures, the Federal Government is doing what it can to safeguard businesses and employment. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214202434/https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/656632/1827686/e97802de12b5f6e60f41b73234e618b7/2020-12-14-mpk-beschluss-corona-en-data.pdf?download=1" Germany,DEU,20201216,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Current campaigns remain running, no new campaigns." Germany,DEU,20201216,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in current policy" Germany,DEU,20201216,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy" Germany,DEU,20201216,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Everyone must wear mouth/nose protection in enclosed spaces that are accessible to the public. This also applies to public transportation. Individual regulations vary within the federal states. https://web.archive.org/web/20201218092619/https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/corona-massnahmen-1734724" Djibouti,DJI,20200318,C8: International travel controls,4,,"US embassy reports that borders have been closed as from March 18th. Measures extended with extension of lockdown; web.archive.org/web/20200425183524/https://afrique.tv5monde.com/information/coronavirus-djibouti-le-confinement-ne-prend-pas-et-lepidemie-saggrave; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183738/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-19-april-2020/" Djibouti,DJI,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The objectives are to provide intersectoral coordination; strengthen surveillance, laboratory confirmation and reporting; take preventive and precautionary measures; correctly detect and treat suspect, probable and confirmed cases; limit the transmission of COVID-19 in the event of cases or epidemic clusters at country level, in particular by reducing secondary infections; and communicate the necessary information on the risks of the disease to the community as well as fight against misinformation. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113133151/http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/djibouti-joins-global-action-to-prevent-covid-19-as-first-case-is-confirmed-in-the-country.html" Djibouti,DJI,20200318,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Suspicious cases are to be tested, based on the Government Action Plan for the http://web.archive.org/web/20201113134155/https://sante.gouv.dj/storage/publications/April2020/cMcQEVZc9fS4wLjvUSqA.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200318,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200416143208/http://www.sante.gouv.dj/Covid-19%20%20FINI.pdf Explanation such as following indicates policy on contact tracing: ""Close contact is a person who, starting 24 hours before the onset of symptoms of a confirmed case, shared the same place of life (for example: family, same room) or had direct contact with him, face to face, within 1 meter of the case and / or for more 15 minutes during a discussion; flirt; close friends; class or office neighbors; neighbors of the case in a prolonged means of transport; person providing care of a confirmed case or laboratory staff handling samples biology of a confirmed case, in the absence of adequate means of protection.""" Djibouti,DJI,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"On March 19, 2020, the Government of Djibouti ordered the closure of all schools and universities. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903135254/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2949550578417190&set=a.1390385961000334 https://web.archive.org/web/20200903135107/https://aisa-covid19portal.com/djibouti-schools-closed-as-preventive-measure/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200903135123/https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/djibouti-confirms-its-first-case-of-coronavirus-health-ministry/" Djibouti,DJI,20200319,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"[Rrequest someone fluent in French to verify this against the MoH document http://www.sante.gouv.dj/Covid-19 FINI.pdf. It appears as a guidance, but unclear if this was exercised already]. Explanation such as following indicates policy on contact tracing: ""Close contact is a person who, starting 24 hours before the onset of symptoms of a confirmed case, shared the same place of life (for example: family, same room) or had direct contact with him, face to face, within 1 meter of the case and / or for more 15 minutes during a discussion; flirt; close friends; class or office neighbors; neighbors of the case in a prolonged means of transport; person providing care of a confirmed case or laboratory staff handling samples biology of a confirmed case, in the absence of adequate means of protection.""" Djibouti,DJI,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"[General geographically, otherwise this order is targeted at public employees]. On March 22, 2020, the Government of Djibouti ordered the closure of mosques, other places of worship, bars and night clubs. Public transportation was limited and non-essential staff of the Government of Djibouti were placed on administrative leave. On March 23, 2020, the Government of Djibouti announced a general confinement at home that has now been extended till April 16, 2020. In addition, stores were ordered closed with the exception of food markets, pharmacies, banks and gas stations. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903135254/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2949550578417190&set=a.1390385961000334; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412132818/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-3-9-april-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201113065907/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-djibouti-extends-nationwide-restriction-measures-through-april-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20201113070024/https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.03.20167692v1.full.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200322,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""On another level, public transport has also been regulated with a maximum number for each category of bus, ie 14 passengers for large buses, six for mini buses and two passengers for ""bajaj"" tricycles. These measures aim to respect the safety distances between people using public transport."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182621/https://www.rtd.dj/actualites/activites-presidentielle/coronavirus-premier-jour-de-confinement-sur-le-territoire-national -- The previous coding was '2G' but there is no indication that public transport was completely suspended. I am attaching the previous note below for reference: -- On March 22, 2020, the Government of Djibouti ordered that public transportation was limited and non-essential staff of the Government of Djibouti were placed on administrative leave. On March 23, 2020, the Government of Djibouti announced a general confinement at home that has now been extended till April 16, 2020. In addition, stores were ordered closed with the exception of food markets, pharmacies, banks and gas stations. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903135254/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2949550578417190&set=a.1390385961000334; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412132818/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-3-9-april-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182621/https://www.rtd.dj/actualites/activites-presidentielle/coronavirus-premier-jour-de-confinement-sur-le-territoire-national" Djibouti,DJI,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"[General geographically, otherwise this order is targeted at public employees]. On March 22, 2020, the Government of Djibouti ordered the closure of mosques, other places of worship, bars and night clubs. Public transportation was limited and non-essential staff of the Government of Djibouti were placed on administrative leave. On March 23, 2020, the Government of Djibouti announced a general confinement at home that has now been extended till April 16, 2020. In addition, stores were ordered closed with the exception of food markets, pharmacies, banks and gas stations. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903135254/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2949550578417190&set=a.1390385961000334; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412132818/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-3-9-april-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201113065907/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-djibouti-extends-nationwide-restriction-measures-through-april-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20201113070024/https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.03.20167692v1.full.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since 23 March the authorities imposed a general lockdown in the country, except for essential services. Traffic has been restricted to minimum, and only allowed with administrative authorization. It has now been extended to 16 April. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412132818/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-3-9-april-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Have inferred a ban of public gatherings from the closure of all events and non essentials services with the Nation wide lockdown imposed on the 23rd March 2020. Lockdown has been extetended to May 1, 2020. http://archive.fo/P9CqP" Djibouti,DJI,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"According to the general lockdown of Djibouti country, only essential workers are allowed out to conduct business/work. http://archive.fo/wip/P9CqP" Djibouti,DJI,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Since 23 March the authorities imposed a general lockdown in the country, except for essential services. Traffic has been restricted to minimum, and only allowed with administrative authorization. It has now been extended to 16 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417064403/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-3-9-april-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200323,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health (MOH) set up a toll-free number (1517) for information and case referrals andis regularly sending SMSs to every local number describing prevention measures. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201113133858/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep1.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200401,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Multiple clusters of contacts have been identified through active tracing carried out by the authorities. Source: https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-2-1st-april-2020 [Also request someone fluent in French to verify this against the MoH document http://www.sante.gouv.dj/Covid-19 FINI.pdf]" Djibouti,DJI,20200403,C1: School closing,3,1,"Prime Minister's Office announced extension of school closures until 19 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425112730/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-01-04-2020-fr.html" Djibouti,DJI,20200409,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The authorities continue to systematically identify and test contacts through active tracing. Source: https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-3-9-april-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200413,H2: Testing policy,2,,"With the support of WHO, the testing capacity for COVID-19 has been doubled, thanks to the initiation of a second PCR Machine that was procured by WHO prior to this crisis and that was not operated due to lack of reagent and adequate maintenance Testing capacity is available, a quarantine site has been established and two more are under preparation. A care center for severe cases has been set up in Arta, 40 km from the capital. Additional support is required to bring to scale preparedness and response capacity.https://web.archive.org/web/20200417112642/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-3-9-april-2020 " Djibouti,DJI,20200417,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Confinement and restriction of movement still occurring. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422201844/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep%204.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"General lockdown of the country extended until the 23rd of April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422204025/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep%204.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200417,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"General lockdown of the country extended until the 23rd of April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422204025/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep%204.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200420,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed, though cantines open in some primary schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422201844/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep%204.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200423,C1: School closing,3,1,"On April 13, 2020, the Government of Djibouti announced that all countermeasures against COVID-19 have been extended through April 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425110441/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-19-april-2020/" Djibouti,DJI,20200423,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Lockdown still in place but apparently ignored: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182336/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/coronavirus-surges-djibouti-population-ignores-measures-200424100351031.html" Djibouti,DJI,20200423,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"as part of the country wide lockdown, all events are cancelled. http://archive.fo/P9CqP" Djibouti,DJI,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Country remains in lockdown. http://archive.fo/wip/P9CqP" Djibouti,DJI,20200423,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily press briefings from the Ministry of health are being published on social media: https://www.facebook.com/pg/minister.sante.dj/photos/?tab=album&album_id=983719351666999&ref=page_internal" Djibouti,DJI,20200429,E1: Income support,1,0,"""Article 4: During the period of partial activity, the employee receives compensation for his loss of salary up to 70% of his previous gross salary. This compensatory compensation is financed by the State up to 30% of the gross remuneration of the employee placed in partial activity. The remaining 40% is funded by the employer. The compensation under this article must not, in any case, be less than the guaranteed minimum interprofessional wage (SMIG) provided for by law n ° 221 / AN / 17 / 8ème L amending and supplementing law n ° 133 / AN / 05 / 5th L of January 28, 2006 on the Labor Code."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201113122936/https://www.presidence.dj/texte.php?ID=2020-049&ID2=2020-04-29&ID3=Arr%EF%BF%BDt%EF%BF%BD&ID4=8&ID5=2020-04-30&ID6=n" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"Still closed: some university levels will re-open on May 17th. ""Article 11: Public and private higher education establishments can resume their activity from May 17 (under certain conditions) Official decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510203627/http://www.facebook.com/pg/minister.sante.dj/posts/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201112141628/https://scontent.fsof8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/96765138_3170354106348274_6115388952481366016_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=stvuqs-0suUAX-syTVW&_nc_ht=scontent.fsof8-1.fna&oh=857fb0a6e3dffe9dfc7048c20caf3285&oe=5FD2CD32 http://web.archive.org/web/20201112141617/https://scontent.fsof8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/96685591_3170354443014907_7722166720772702208_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=BGEK-T78DzwAX9QsoYa&_nc_oc=AQnP_YcDz3KgewkPAOIuXejyZoomd6ilqTLs3517_J37EQFfDhL7qk3ObTPByowl87w&_nc_ht=scontent.fsof8-1.fna&oh=a68e83f99abee4589016e49ad61e7950&oe=5FD158A0" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Still closed, but planned to be re-opened on May 17th: 'Some shops and public transport will reopen on 17 May, places of worship on 23 May, and restaurants on 15 June."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510201842/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus Official decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510203627/https://www.facebook.com/minister.sante.dj/posts/" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Article 12 and Article 16: places of worship, conferences and other public events are still banned https://web.archive.org/web/20200510203627/http://www.facebook.com/pg/minister.sante.dj/posts/" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Article 10: gatherings of more than 10 people are banned"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510203627/http://www.facebook.com/pg/minister.sante.dj/posts/" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Still closed, but planned to be re-opened on May 17th: 'Some shops and public transport will reopen on 17 May, places of worship on 23 May, and restaurants on 15 June."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510201842/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus Official decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510203627/https://www.facebook.com/minister.sante.dj/posts/" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"""The government through the voice of the Prime Minister (Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, Editor's note ) today decided to extend the confinement for another week until May 17,"" wrote Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Twitter."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510205626/https://fr.africanews.com/2020/05/10/covid-19-djibouti-s-apprete-a-alleger-le-confinement/" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""The government through the voice of the Prime Minister (Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed, Editor's note ) today decided to extend the confinement for another week until May 17,"" wrote Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Twitter."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510205626/https://fr.africanews.com/2020/05/10/covid-19-djibouti-s-apprete-a-alleger-le-confinement/" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The Republic of Djibouti suspended all international commercial passenger flights to and from Djibouti from 18 March until at least 1 September. Land borders are also closed until at least 1 September."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510201842/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health publishes daily information updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510210620/https://www.facebook.com/minister.sante.dj/photos/?tab=album&album_id=983719351666999" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""Djibouti launches ""mass screening"" campaign against covid-19"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510211218/https://www.voaafrique.com/a/djibouti-lance-une-campagne-de-d%C3%A9pistage-massif-contre-le-covid-19/5399372.html" Djibouti,DJI,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""We are still staying in the dynamics of the national strategy which consists in tracing-testing-treating cases of covid-19 to contain this epidemic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510211940/https://fr.africanews.com/2020/04/28/coronavirus-djibouti-point-de-presse-sur-la-situation-covid-19-le-28-avril-2020//" Djibouti,DJI,20200508,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No records of debt relief" Djibouti,DJI,20200510,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""The use of facial masks in all public or private spaces in which social distancing cannot be observed is now mandatory, so is the installation of hand-washing facilities in any public or private establishment open to the public."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902094749/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-7-10-may-2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200902094856/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Djibouti,DJI,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522101134/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep%207.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200511,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522101134/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep%207.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200517,C1: School closing,2,1,"Higher education institutions can open as from the 17th of May - as announced in presidential decree of 10 may. https://web.archive.org/web/20200822080629/http://www.adi.dj/site/Plus/142601" Djibouti,DJI,20200517,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Nightclubs, theatres, conference rooms and cinemas remain closed until 1 september. Restaurants and cafés remain closed until 15 june hotels, leisure facilities, community centers, sports fields remain closed until 30 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203136/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-7-10-may-2020 " Djibouti,DJI,20200517,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes found." Djibouti,DJI,20200517,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As of 17 May, urban public transport vehicles (buses, minibuses, tricycles and taxis) will be authorized to resume their activity https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203136/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-7-10-may-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200517,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The use of facial masks in all public or private spaces in which social distancing cannot be observed is now mandatory, so is the installation of hand-washing facilities in any public or private establishment open to the public https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203136/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-7-10-may-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200517,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Restrictions gradually being eased. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203136/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-7-10-may-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200517,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The opening of air, maritime and land passenger traffic will resume only on 1 September, together with nightclubs, theatres, conference rooms and cinemas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203136/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-7-10-may-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Religious gatherings to start on 23rd May https://web.archive.org/web/20200522101134/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep%207.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200523,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As the restriction of public gatherings to 10 or less people has remained place, as per Interpretation Guide, I am recoding to 2G. Gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522101134/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep%207.pdf Previously coded as 1G. I am attaching the original note for reference. --- unclear how the lifting of restrictions applies to public events. In any case, places of workship are allowed to reopen under strict social distancing rules https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203136/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-7-10-may-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200523,E1: Income support,1,0,"On 29 April, government announced that employers requiring their employees to move to partial emloyment (furlough), should continue to pay them at least 70% of their salary. The government will contribute 30% and the company the remaining 40%. Applicable for 3 months - i.e. until 29 July https://www.presidence.dj/texte.php?ID=2020-049&ID2=2020-04-29&ID3=Arr%EAt%E9&ID4=8&ID5=2020-04-30&ID6=n OR used archived link and find ""Journal Officiel N°8 du 30/04/2020"" - https://web.archive.org/web/20200604211915/https://www.presidence.dj/texte.php?ID=2020-049&ID2=2020-04-29&ID3=Arr%25EAt%25E9&ID4=8&ID5=2020-04-30&ID6=n" Djibouti,DJI,20200523,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No record found" Djibouti,DJI,20200523,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"WHO in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other partners, developed a preparedness and response plan for COVID-19 back in February 2020, and opted to use the comparative advantages of Djibouti to respond to the pandemic. The strategic plan was based on a proactive testing modality, with isolation and treatment of positive cases and extensive contact tracing around every positive case. Since the reporting of the first case of COVID-19 in Djibouti on 17 March 2020, the Ministry of Health implemented the strategy as previously agreed and largely based on the WHO recommendations in a very systematic and strict way that lead to one of the most successful responses to COVID-19 in the Region and in Africa. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604201336/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-9-17-may-2-june-2020 " Djibouti,DJI,20200523,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Ministry of Health launched a mass screening campaign aiming to test up to 50,000 additional people for COVID-19 in Djibouti. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604201336/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-9-17-may-2-june-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200523,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"WHO in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other partners, developed a preparedness and response plan for COVID-19 back in February 2020, and opted to use the comparative advantages of Djibouti to respond to the pandemic. The strategic plan was based on a proactive testing modality, with isolation and treatment of positive cases and extensive contact tracing around every positive case. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604201336/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/republic-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-9-17-may-2-june-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants and cafés remain open from 15 june. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200619233744/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-28-may-2020/" Djibouti,DJI,20200620,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy changes found." Djibouti,DJI,20200620,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy changes found." Djibouti,DJI,20200703,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Djibouti international airport to open on July 17th. Source: http://archive.fo/N9MXA" Djibouti,DJI,20200707,E1: Income support,1,0,"The government has set up a compensatory allowance for employees and the postponement of social charges to companies in order to avoid brutal redundancies. Source: http://archive.fo/5SGBw" Djibouti,DJI,20200707,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Downgraded to ""0"". Original coding was ""1"" but was about relief for companies, not households. I am attaching the original note below for reference. --- --- Original Note: The government has reported the postponement of social charges to companies in order to avoid brutal redundancies. Source: http://archive.fo/5SGBw" Djibouti,DJI,20200717,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Republic of Djibouti will reopen its air traffic on 17 July. According to the Government spokesperson, measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 will be taken within the airport, including systematic testing of passengers on arrival. The government will also work with neighboring countries to reopen land borders to allow Djiboutians to travel in the region during the summer. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720204058/https://reliefweb.int/report/djibouti/iom-djibouti-covid-19-situation-report-9-12-july-2020" Djibouti,DJI,20200731,C1: School closing,2,1,"""The government has announced school closures until the end of the academic year. Classes continue through distance learning."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200808132444/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Djibouti,DJI,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Restaurants are currently open, while nightclubs, bars and movie theaters are scheduled to reopen on September 1st."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200808133124/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20200731,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Travelers coming to Djibouti by air/sea/land must be screened for COVID-19 upon arrival at ports of entry. In addition, travelers coming to Djibouti must be equipped with protective masks at the time of departure or arrival at the points of entry, respect the physical distance of one meter, if possible, at all stages of the journey and carry a hydro-alcoholic gel throughout the trip."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200808133124/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20200806,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As of 6 August, according to a UN report, tests are carried out on people presenting at least one symptomatology related to the case definition. Moreover, the trend of number of tests performed is gradually decreasing (279 daily), which may be explained by the recent celebration of the religious holiday of aid el Adha. Source: UN in Djibouti, COVID-19 Situation Report #13 (24 July – 6 August), p. 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200822101920/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep%2013.pdf According to the IMF, ""the government continues to target those who have potentially been in contact with people who have tested positive"". Source: IMF policy tracker on COVID-19 response https://web.archive.org/web/20200822095755/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Djibouti,DJI,20200807,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On 16 July, the Ministry of Health issued a circular note on the reopening of borders, specifying the health protocols for passengers. Travelers coming to Djibouti by air/sea/land must be screened for COVID-19 upon arrival at ports of entry. In addition, travelers coming to Djibouti must be equipped with protective masks at the time of departure or arrival at the points of entry, respect the physical distance of one meter, if possible, at all stages of the journey and carry a hydro-alcoholic gel throughout the trip. Upon arrival at Ambouli International Airport, all passengers are tested for COVID-19 using a minimally invasive saliva test. Travelers identified with the virus either go into isolation and treatment or depart Djibouti on the next flight without leaving the airport. Some destinations beyond Djibouti require a negative COVID-19 test certificate for entry. The only facility in Djibouti offering these tests is Bouffard Hospital, charging $30 per test. Airlines may require passengers heading to these destinations to show a negative COVID-19 test certificate before allowing them to board their flight. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808133124/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20200809,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change found. Since 10 May, a presidential decree has banned gatherings of more than 10 people. Therefore this policy should be coded as 4G (Gatherings of 10 people or less are permitted countrywide). Source: UN Djibouti, ""COVID-19 Situation Report #7 - 10 MAY"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200522101134/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Djibouti%20COVID19%20Sitrep%207.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20200809,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change. Code downgraded from 1 to 0, because the policy which was quoted for justifying the value ""1"" consisted in handing out allowances to workers and freezing the payment of social contributions for employers. Therefore this policy does not fall under indicator E2, which tracks debt and contract relief for households. Source: ""La Nation"" newspaper ; article on the President's speech regarding Djibouti's response to the pandemic, including economic policies (French) http://archive.fo/5SGBw#selection-2129.344-2129.548" Djibouti,DJI,20200813,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travellers coming to Djibouti are still being screened for COVID-19. According to the Ministry of Health (MoH), between 7 July and 11 August, 2761 people have been tested at the country's airport and 129 of these came back positive. Source: Weekly MoH press release on aeroport COVID-19 screening (French) https://web.archive.org/web/20200822092145/https://www.facebook.com/minister.sante.dj/photos/a.1390385961000334/3333935503312027/?type=3&theater=" Djibouti,DJI,20200822,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools are currently closed for academic break. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902093527/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Djibouti,DJI,20200822,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Restaurants are currently open. The movie theater at Bawadi Mall and other large venues such as bars and nightclubs remain closed."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902090838/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20200822,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No curfew is currently in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902090838/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20200822,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902090838/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20200822,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Travelers coming to Djibouti by air/sea/land must be screened for COVID-19 upon arrival at ports of entry and the test must be negative in order for an individual to enter the country. Upon arrival at Ambouli International Airport, all passengers are tested for COVID-19 using a minimally invasive saliva test (...) Travelers coming to Djibouti must be equipped with protective masks at the time of departure or arrival at the points of entry, respect the physical distance of one meter, if possible, at all stages of the journey and carry a hydro-alcoholic gel throughout the trip. If a high percentage of passengers on a particular flight receive a positive saliva test, the Government of Djibouti may require all passengers to complete a second, nasal swab COVID-19 test."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902090838/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20200903,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""The government continues to target those who have potentially been in contact with people who have tested positive."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912161252/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Djibouti,DJI,20200906,C1: School closing,2,1,"Djibouti reopened its primary schools on Sep 6. High schools, however, remained closed until Sep 30 [http://web.archive.org/web/20201112162849/https://www.facebook.com/MENFOP.cripen/posts/1649293948577256] ""Djibouti reopened schools on 06 September 2020. Ministry of Education and teaching staff strictly adhered to preventive measures against COVID-19 especially social distancing and handwashing"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201112153437/https://reporting.unhcr.org/sites/default/files/UNHCR%20East%20and%20Horn%20of%20Africa%20and%20Great%20Lakes%20COVID-19%20Update%20-%203-16SEP20.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201112155749/https://www.facebook.com/MENFOP.cripen/posts/1565714696935182/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201112162956/https://www.facebook.com/MENFOP.cripen/posts/1627306650775986 --- Previously coded as ""0"", starting Sep 7. Due to the more detailed description of the situation in the UNHCR's source, I have given it priority and have subsequently recoded. I am attaching the original note below for reference: --- [Schools are now fully open. https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse]" Djibouti,DJI,20200930,C1: School closing,1,1,"High schools, technical and vocational schools have also reopened. ""More than 28000 general and technical and vocational students resumed this Wednesday, September 30th to school for a new 2020-2021. school year. A school year under the sign of barriers against the spread of Covid-19...During this morning's trip, the Minister and the accompanying senior officials of his department including the Secretary General Mr. Mohamed Abdallah Mahyoub, have emphasized the barriers that will have to be scrupulously observed in all schools across the country."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201112162849/https://www.facebook.com/MENFOP.cripen/posts/1649293948577256" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy. Previously coded as 2G. A linked source dated June 4 mentioned the University of Djibouti (UoD) moving to a distance mode of teaching. However, the accepted date format in Djibouti is DD-MM-YYYY, so the date of publication was April 6, 2020. And on May 17, UoD returned to face-to-face teaching: http://web.archive.org/web/20201113064115/https://www.facebook.com/univdedjibouti/posts/2594646027460177 I am copying the original note for reference. --- The government's C19 response site reports as of 4 June that, ""it was decided to put the courses of the university's teachers online in order to ensure educational continuity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201016205637/https://covid19.gouv.dj/extend/17" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy identified: http://web.archive.org/web/20201020211146/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As the restriction of public gatherings to 10 or less people has remained place, as per Interpretation Guide, I am recoding to 2G. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113083216/https://www.facebook.com/PAGEOFFICIELLEIOG/photos/pcb.3170354793014872/3170354103014941/?type=3&theater=" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Article 10 of the May 10 decree states that gatherings of >10 people are impermissible. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113083216/https://www.facebook.com/PAGEOFFICIELLEIOG/photos/pcb.3170354793014872/3170354103014941/?type=3&theater=" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation within Djibouti is operating. Only passenger service on the Djibouti-Addis Ababa railroad remains suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016202812/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There are no movement restrictions in Djibouti. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016202812/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Djibouti,DJI,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the American Embassy in Djibouti, there are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel in Djibouti. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016202812/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travelers coming to Djibouti by air/sea/land must be screened for COVID-19 upon arrival at ports of entry and the test must be negative in order for an individual to enter the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016202812/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,E1: Income support,1,0,"A fund was created to pay bonuses and overtime for staff, among other purposes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019151906/https://covid19.gouv.dj/extend/11" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Part of the institutional framework adopted by the government on 20 April 2020 was to ""raise public awareness of the measures and behaviors to be adopted."" The government has established a website with health and government policy information for the people of Djibouti. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019152432/https://covid19.gouv.dj/voir/2" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing available to all suspected of having COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019191318/https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.03.20167692v1.full.pdf https://www.facebook.com/minister.sante.dj/posts/3095969290441984?__cft__[0]=AZWIm75QCdeZCV2u5d7NZgBKVFEKDVp33z8Dx2SwOEu77Fo_AI3XXbRRvYPaOy4hM7Pbl7fmLH0gfAdvch499Yt5Txrah1LWK_lHK7qwtj2468MKyhmru6HlOYjMxs3gK_6Na_QUNTF4dZtrcXPyjYiTcMNn-pnCQBMOgD-jRD8mebyrUtTqT-LoGgFUsNt6gBdubZDgRtNSA4OZieUjCgX6jyx1_p2bp6ryjMqRaQDytrna7syrq2-V2-wZDqBlvTc&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The plan in Djibouti was developed along the WHO recommendations for testing every suspected case and follow a strict contact tracing method. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019191318/https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.03.20167692v1.full.pdf" Djibouti,DJI,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The government reiterated the necessity of ""barrier measures,"" or PPE, when in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019192045if_/https://www.facebook.com/minister.sante.dj/posts/3092129910825922?__cft__[0]=AZV63uKFeR3BtJfYIsC8mgA6U0vjfyReYfm70hvoL02rQGNHIbJJCoz6KHdb5m7UVLatuzBFtJTJ2RU8oRBos5XfvM4cGzRRnPfYqriRVupy179rZeFpDqS4BP90IZJQGw6A8RJ70yk07S6WH3xrk4vXSoSFelaG6nQ1lL0t9VuKdQ&__tn__=%252CO%252CP-R " Djibouti,DJI,20201017,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change. Schools remain open provided safety and hygiene criteria are met. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113065037/https://www.facebook.com/MENFOP.cripen" Djibouti,DJI,20201017,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transit within Djibouti remains open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020211146/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201017,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There are no stay at home requirements, including curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020211146/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on internal travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020211146/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201017,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travelers coming to Djibouti by air/sea/land must be screened for COVID-19 upon arrival at ports of entry and the test must be negative in order for an individual to enter the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020211146/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Restaurants, nightclubs, and the movie theater at Bawadi Mall are currently open. Hotels resumed normal operations on 30th June 2020. Restaurants and cafes reopened on 16th June 2020 with social distancing and hygiene measures in place; Conference rooms, event halls, and cinemas are closed until 1st September 2020; https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083548/https://www.tralac.org/documents/resources/covid-19/regional/4180-covid-19-measures-in-place-in-comesa-member-states-27th-edition-23-october-2020/file.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083802/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Leisure and amusement sites as well as hotels have reopened. Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. Government offices and places of worship have reopened with social distancing in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083548/https://www.tralac.org/documents/resources/covid-19/regional/4180-covid-19-measures-in-place-in-comesa-member-states-27th-edition-23-october-2020/file.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083802/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. Government offices and places of worship have reopened with social distancing in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083936/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083802/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201020,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Foreign test certificates are not accepted; all travelers will be screened upon arrival and must have a negative result in order to enter. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083802/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201020,E1: Income support,1,0,"As per the previous note." Djibouti,DJI,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No information on this on web." Djibouti,DJI,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As per the previous note." Djibouti,DJI,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face coverings must be worn in public and private spaces where social distancing is not possible. Use of facial masks in all public or private spaces in which social distancing cannot be observed is mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083936/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083548/https://www.tralac.org/documents/resources/covid-19/regional/4180-covid-19-measures-in-place-in-comesa-member-states-27th-edition-23-october-2020/file.html" Djibouti,DJI,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201108121741/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108121741/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Restaurants, nightclubs, and the movie theater at Bawadi Mall are currently open. Restaurants, shops are open with social distancing measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115083000/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy can be found. " Djibouti,DJI,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. Government offices and places of worship have reopened with social distancing in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115085005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Restaurants, shops are open with social distancing measures in place. Restaurants, nightclubs, and the movie theater at Bawadi Mall are currently open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115083000/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No https://web.archive.org/web/20201115083000/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201109,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? All travelers must present a negative COVID test certificate within 72 hours of boarding any flight bound for Djibouti and not more than 120 hours prior to their arrival in Djibouti; all travelers will be screened upon arrival and must have a negative result in order to enter. Travelers coming to Djibouti by air/sea/land must be screened for COVID-19 upon arrival at ports of entry and the test must be negative in order for an individual to enter the country. Travelers identified with the virus either go into isolation and treatment at a local hospital or quarantine at their hotel. Travelers will have to pay 5000 Fdj or $30 to cover the cost of the COVID-19 saliva test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115083000/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201109,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Government of Djibouti offers COVID-19 tests at Bouffard Hospital. While the test itself is free, a negative COVID-19 test certificate costs 5,000 Fdj or $30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115083000/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face coverings must be worn in public and private spaces where social distancing is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115085005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open with precautionary measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121082517/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Djibouti,DJI,20201122,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open, however precautionary measures are in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126103934/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Djibouti,DJI,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Restaurants, nightclubs, and the movie theater at Bawadi Mall are currently open. Restaurants, shops are open with social distancing measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126110524/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115085005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Government offices and places of worship have reopened with social distancing in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115085005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. Thereby, gatherings of people fewer than 10 people are permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115085005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201122,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126110524/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No Restaurants, nightclubs, and the movie theater at Bawadi Mall are currently open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126110524/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126110524/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? All travelers must present a negative COVID test certificate within 72 hours of boarding any flight bound for Djibouti and not more than 120 hours prior to their arrival in Djibouti; all travelers will be screened upon arrival and must have a negative result in order to enter. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126110524/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201126,E1: Income support,1,0,"The government announced a package of measures to respond to the shock amounting to 2.4 percent of GDP. It includes increases in health and emergency spending in support of households and firms affected by the pandemic. Additional support to vulnerable households so far has been provided in the form of food vouchers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126113401/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Djibouti,DJI,20201126,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Government of Djibouti offers COVID-19 tests at Bouffard Hospital. While the test itself is free, a negative COVID-19 test certificate costs 5,000 Fdj or $30." Djibouti,DJI,20201126,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Djibouti performed the highest per capita tests in Africa and isolated, treated and traced the contacts of each positive case, which allowed for a rapid control of the epidemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126114328/https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.03.20167692v1" Djibouti,DJI,20201126,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Wearing face masks is required in all public places where social distancing is not possible. Face coverings must be worn in public and private spaces where social distancing is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115085005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open with precautionary measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207104229/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Djibouti,DJI,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in previous policy. Restaurants, nightclubs, and the movie theater at Bawadi Mall are currently open. Restaurants, shops are open with social distancing measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212122207/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201212122205/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Government offices and places of worship have reopened with social distancing in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212122205/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212122205/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201212122207/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy. " Djibouti,DJI,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No https://web.archive.org/web/20201212122207/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201207,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? All travelers must present a negative COVID test certificate within 72 hours of boarding any flight bound for Djibouti and not more than 120 hours prior to their arrival in Djibouti; all travelers will be screened upon arrival and must have a negative result in order to enter. Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes. Travelers coming to Djibouti by air/sea/land must be screened for COVID-19 upon arrival at ports of entry and the test must be negative in order for an individual to enter the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212122207/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201207,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Government of Djibouti offers COVID-19 tests at Bouffard Hospital. While the test itself is free, a negative COVID-19 test certificate costs 5,000 Fdj or $30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212122207/https://dj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Djibouti,DJI,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face coverings must be worn in public and private spaces where social distancing is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212122205/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/djibouti/coronavirus" Djibouti,DJI,20201207,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No available vaccine policy can be found as of now." Dominica,DMA,20200322,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Please note, there is evidence that before the ban there were screening measures. However, I cannot find any evidence for dates. I am assuming this was at least from the first case." Dominica,DMA,20200322,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Original: This data point is copied from the previous contributor; I could not find a source confirming when the campaign might have started. /web/20200421013223/http://dominica.gov.dm/corona Dowling: Website does not have a launch date but does say ""March 2020"" near the footer " Dominica,DMA,20200322,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""It has been 28 days since Dominica had its last positive case. McIntrye says this is largely due to the closure of the country’s borders, effective contact tracing and isolation, an efficient primary healthcare team, the ability to have in-country testing, compliance by the public and the team effort involving all stakeholders."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510035220/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/adjusting-restrictive-measures-does-not-mean-business-as-usual-says-health-minister/" Dominica,DMA,20200322,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""It has been 28 days since Dominica had its last positive case. McIntrye says this is largely due to the closure of the country’s borders, effective contact tracing and isolation, an efficient primary healthcare team, the ability to have in-country testing, compliance by the public and the team effort involving all stakeholders."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510035220/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/adjusting-restrictive-measures-does-not-mean-business-as-usual-says-health-minister/" Dominica,DMA,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1,"23 March: “With the revelation of the first imported case, we have moved from level one to level two. Against that background, I am making a decision to suspend all classes of school from tomorrow (Monday March 23, 2020),” the prime minister announced. Video of announcement: /web/20200421012143/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/covid-19-skerrit-suspends-classes-asks-elderly-and-medically-vulnerable-to-stay-home/" Dominica,DMA,20200328,C8: International travel controls,3,,"28 March: All air and sea ports shall, except in relation to air; and sea cargo, remain closed to the arrival of aircraft or ships or other vessels carrying passengers. Then extended by State of Emergency until May 11 https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/breaking-news-dominica-imposes-curfew-as-it-tightens-measures-to-fight-coronavirus/ Please note, there is evidence that before the ban there were screening measures. However, I cannot find any evidence for dates. I am assuming this was at least from the first case." Dominica,DMA,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED People should not leave their homes unless for accessing or providing essential services https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/breaking-news-state-of-emergency-declared-in-dominica/ Now extended up to May 11" Dominica,DMA,20200401,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 1 April, Dominica announced a State of Emergency with curfew between 6pm to 6am on weekdays and total curfew during weekends. Under this, no person shall host or attend any public or private events. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427194329/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SRO-No.-15-Emergency-Powers-Curfew-Order-2020.pdf.pdf On 6 April, the state of emergency was extended for another three months and the curfew restrictions another 21 days past April 20th. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427193911/https://www.dominicavibes.dm/news-263824/" Dominica,DMA,20200401,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 1 April, Dominica announced a State of Emergency with curfew between 6pm to 6am on weekdays and total curfew during weekends. Under this, no person shall host or attend - (a) a private party which includes any person from outside of the immediate household of the house occupant; (b) a recreational or competitive sporting event; (c) a wedding which hosts five or more persons other than the bride, bridegroom, official witnesses and the marriage officer; (d) any social event; (e) a funeral, except ten members of the immediate family and at least one officiant and essential mortuary staff; or (f) a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organisation Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427194329/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SRO-No.-15-Emergency-Powers-Curfew-Order-2020.pdf.pdf On 6 April, the state of emergency was extended for another three months and the curfew restrictions another 21 days past April 20th. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427193911/https://www.dominicavibes.dm/news-263824/" Dominica,DMA,20200401,C5: Close public transport,0,,"12. (1) No person shall offer for hire or seek to travel on - (a) anymotoromnibus,unlessthereisorwouldbenot more than one person per row in the motor omnibus; (b) any hiring car or taxi, unless there is not more than one person per row in the vehicle; (c) no person other than the driver shall occupy the front seats of any vehicle for hire and no person shall sit immediately behind another. https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SRO-No.-15-Emergency-Powers-Curfew-Order-2020.pdf.pdf" Dominica,DMA,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On 1 April, Dominica announced a State of Emergency with curfew between 6pm to 6am on weekdays and total curfew during weekends. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427194329/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SRO-No.-15-Emergency-Powers-Curfew-Order-2020.pdf.pdf Curfew has been extended until May 11. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510032514/https://www.eturbonews.com/571939/dominica-official-covid-19-tourism-update-3/" Dominica,DMA,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On 1 April, Dominica announced a State of Emergency with curfew between 6pm to 6am on weekdays and total curfew during weekends. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427194329/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SRO-No.-15-Emergency-Powers-Curfew-Order-2020.pdf.pdf The restrictions in place do not technically restrict internal movement (""motor omnibuses, hiring cars and taxis may operate between 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m""), instead limiting transportation, so this is coded as a 1G. Curfew has been extended until May 12. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510032514/https://www.eturbonews.com/571939/dominica-official-covid-19-tourism-update-3/" Dominica,DMA,20200401,C8: International travel controls,4,,"11. (1) With immediate effect - (a) except with the prior written permission of the Minister responsible for National Security, all airports shall be closed to incoming flights carrying any visitor; (b) all seaports shall be closed to seafaring and private boating; and (c) no visitor shall be permitted to enter and disembark for any reason, including transiting through the State of Dominica. https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/breaking-news-state-of-emergency-declared-in-dominica/" Dominica,DMA,20200416,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The use of medical face masks has been mandatory since April 16 • https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021346/https://dominicantoday.com/dr/covid-19/2020/06/22/coronavirus-dr-those-who-do-not-wear-masks-would-pay-fines-between-10000-us-178-and-100000-pesos-us-1728/ " Dominica,DMA,20200420,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""With the contact tracing list exhausted and positive cases seemingly in hand, the Ministry of Health says it has moved to testing random individuals for the new coronavirus."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428033459/https://www.dominicavibes.dm/news-264073/" Dominica,DMA,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Dominica,DMA,20200427,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Passenger buses can transport 2 passengers per row effective April 27, 2020, however the protocols of sanitizing passengers hands before entering the vehicle, wearing of face masks or cloth shield to cover nose and mouth, following proper respiratory etiquette and keeping windows open as far a possible, must be adhered to."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510040939/https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/dominica-records-improvement-in-covid-19-status/" Dominica,DMA,20200427,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""It has been 28 days since Dominica had its last positive case. McIntrye says this is largely due to the closure of the country’s borders, effective contact tracing and isolation, an efficient primary healthcare team, the ability to have in-country testing, compliance by the public and the team effort involving all stakeholders."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510035220/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/adjusting-restrictive-measures-does-not-mean-business-as-usual-says-health-minister/" Dominica,DMA,20200427,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There's an active website (http://dominica.gov.dm/corona) and a Covid-19 hotline." Dominica,DMA,20200428,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 1 April, Dominica announced a State of Emergency with curfew between 6pm to 6am on weekdays and total curfew during weekends. Under this, no person shall host or attend any public or private events. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427194329/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SRO-No.-15-Emergency-Powers-Curfew-Order-2020.pdf.pdf Curfew has been extended until May 11. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510032514/https://www.eturbonews.com/571939/dominica-official-covid-19-tourism-update-3/" Dominica,DMA,20200501,E1: Income support,0,,"1) Prime Minister Skerrit has said that part of a $14US million donation to Dominica from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be used to bring some relief to citizens who have lost their jobs due to the effects of COVID-19 and to support persons with small businesses. However, this has so far only been an announcement and no details about how much will be given to whom has yet been disclosed. /web/20200507030637/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/covid-19-pm-skerrit-says-part-of-imf-funds-to-be-used-for-unemployment-relief/ 2) /web/20200507025055/https://www.dominicavibes.dm/business-264346/ Director of the Dominica Social Security, Janice Jean Jacques Thomas revealed on Thursday with great sadness that the proposal to combine $8m from the DSS and an initial $9.5m from government to provide an unemployment relief package was rejected. " Dominica,DMA,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Dominica eases anti-coronavirus restrictions: the ease of restrictions means that appliance and electronic shops and clothing and textile shops can reopen for business, however they must ensure that staff and customers wear face masks, physical distancing protocols are enforced as well as hand sanitization upon entry to and exit from the business place. (...) Bars, night clubs, game shops, hair salons, barber shops, sulphur spas, schools, churches, gyms, manicure and pedicure shops remain closed pending further review on May 11, 2020."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510032514/https://www.eturbonews.com/571939/dominica-official-covid-19-tourism-update-3/" Dominica,DMA,20200507,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Access to beaches and rivers will be granted for stress management from 8 am to 5 pm Mondays to Saturdays; however there shall be no picnics, barbecues, loud music, parties or consumption of alcohol at beaches or rivers. Groups of not more than 10 persons will be allowed and physical distancing must be maintained."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510032514/https://www.eturbonews.com/571939/dominica-official-covid-19-tourism-update-3/" Dominica,DMA,20200511,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There's an active website (http://dominica.gov.dm/corona) and a Covid-19 hotline." Dominica,DMA,20200511,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Notwithstanding, the Commonwealth of Dominica confirmed 16 COVID-19 cases in the nation with no community transmission. The government of Dominica provided free food and multi-vitamins to the most vulnerable sector to safeguard the elderly. Prime Minister also implemented total lockdown for a few days to stop the community spread of Covid-19. Dominica became an example for other Caribbean nations by recovering from the pandemic."" Source: https://wicnews.com/caribbean/oecs-nations-managed-get-rid-coronavirus-362927864/" Dominica,DMA,20200512,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Dominica,DMA,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Meantime, McIntyre indicated that specific guidelines and protocols are being developed based on the type of business activity, in an effort to provide accurate information to the population. These businesses include hair salons, barbershops, spas, gyms, manicure and pedicure services."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521153035/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/covid-19-emergency-powers-act-in-dominica-extended-for-two-weeks-some-changes-in-curfew-hours/" Dominica,DMA,20200512,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Curfew has been extended until May 26. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521153035/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/covid-19-emergency-powers-act-in-dominica-extended-for-two-weeks-some-changes-in-curfew-hours/" Dominica,DMA,20200512,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Curfew has been extended until May 26. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521153035/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/covid-19-emergency-powers-act-in-dominica-extended-for-two-weeks-some-changes-in-curfew-hours/" Dominica,DMA,20200512,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""The minister also sent a stern warning to business owners and bus drivers who are allowing customers to enter without wearing masks and sanitizing of hands reminding them that they are at risk of being shut down."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521153035/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/covid-19-emergency-powers-act-in-dominica-extended-for-two-weeks-some-changes-in-curfew-hours/" Dominica,DMA,20200512,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Relaxing of the restrictive measures, Dr McIntyre said, should only encourage people to continue the public, health and social measures"". Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521153035/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/covid-19-emergency-powers-act-in-dominica-extended-for-two-weeks-some-changes-in-curfew-hours/" Dominica,DMA,20200512,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"“The Ministry of Health also advises that the Emergency Powers Act Order 2020 regarding the curfew to be extended for two weeks from 12th of May 2020 as follows: complete lockdown between the hours of 7 pm and 5 am Mondays to Friday, complete lockdown from 6 pm on Saturday to 5 am on Monday,” he said. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521153035/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/covid-19-emergency-powers-act-in-dominica-extended-for-two-weeks-some-changes-in-curfew-hours/" Dominica,DMA,20200512,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Regarding the reopening of borders, he said, “this will be done with a regional framework [on] which discussions at CARICOM level are ongoing.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521153035/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/covid-19-emergency-powers-act-in-dominica-extended-for-two-weeks-some-changes-in-curfew-hours/" Dominica,DMA,20200519,E1: Income support,1,1,"""To mitigate the socio-economic impact authorities announced income transfers to the most vulnerable segments and tax relief programs for households and businesses."" Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#D" Dominica,DMA,20200519,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"“In most instances customers have the option to defer payments for a period of up to six months and I am advised that many people are taking advantage of that option -the PM said-. We also extended the deadline for the filing of personal and corporate income tax returns, and the payment of income tax was extended by three months for companies with financial year ending in January 2020 to June 2020.” Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/dominica-pm-announces-new-initiatives-to-reopen-economy_194394" Dominica,DMA,20200522,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200527193300/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Dominica,DMA,20200522,E1: Income support,1,1,"""To mitigate the socio-economic impact authorities announced income transfers to the most vulnerable segments and tax relief programs for households and businesses."" Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#D" Dominica,DMA,20200522,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"“In most instances customers have the option to defer payments for a period of up to six months and I am advised that many people are taking advantage of that option -the PM said-. We also extended the deadline for the filing of personal and corporate income tax returns, and the payment of income tax was extended by three months for companies with financial year ending in January 2020 to June 2020.” Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/dominica-pm-announces-new-initiatives-to-reopen-economy_194394" Dominica,DMA,20200522,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There's an active website (http://dominica.gov.dm/corona) and a Covid-19 hotline." Dominica,DMA,20200522,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Some returning Dominicans, including overseas students and cruise ship workers, have been quarantined and according to Dr McIntyre, all remain asymptomatic. He added that, on completion of quarantine, they will be further discharged to home quarantine and monitored by the district health team."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528000645/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/covid-19-dominicas-health-minister-announces-a-further-easing-of-covid-19-restrictions/" Dominica,DMA,20200525,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""'As of 25th May, opening hours of business will be Monday to Friday up to 6:00 pm, Saturdays up to 3:00 pm.' This disclosure came from Minister for Health, Dr Irving McIntyre, as he announced an easing up of restrictions which the Dominica government has put in place to help fight the spread of COVID-19."" However some businesses are required to remain closed: ""He said recommendations have also been made for the reopening of churches, restaurants for sitting-in service and gyms and this could happen as soon as next weekend depending on the outcome of ongoing discussions between stakeholders and the ministry of health to develop guidelines and protocols."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528000645/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/covid-19-dominicas-health-minister-announces-a-further-easing-of-covid-19-restrictions/" Dominica,DMA,20200525,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new data found." Dominica,DMA,20200525,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new data found. Dowling update: Adding source here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621144059/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-dominica-amends-extends-curfew-measures-may-26" Dominica,DMA,20200525,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""“It is recommended that buses allow no more than three persons per row,” the minister continued while delivering an update on COVID-19 on Saturday evening."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528000645/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/covid-19-dominicas-health-minister-announces-a-further-easing-of-covid-19-restrictions/" Dominica,DMA,20200525,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Curfew hours will be 8 pm to 5 am Mondays to Fridays and from 6 pm to 5 am on Saturdays and Sundays"". Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528001239/https://www.eturbonews.com/573058/dominica-official-covid-19-tourism-update-4/" Dominica,DMA,20200525,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Regarding the opening of borders, Dr McIntyrehe stated that discussions have been continuing regionally but locally, the government has also been developing a national plan."" Source: https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/covid-19-dominicas-health-minister-announces-a-further-easing-of-covid-19-restrictions/" Dominica,DMA,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608173944/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/covid-19/government-considering-further-easing-of-curfew-hours-and-reopening-of-more-businesses/" Dominica,DMA,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Given that there’s currently no evidence of the spread of COVID-19 in communities in Dominica, the government is considering a further relaxation of the restrictive measures regarding curfew hours and the re-opening of the remaining closed businesses on the island."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608173944/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/covid-19/government-considering-further-easing-of-curfew-hours-and-reopening-of-more-businesses/" Dominica,DMA,20200615,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Dr. Irving Mcintyre Minister for Health, Wellness and the New Health Investment has indicated that the current curfew will be changed to the hours of 10pm to 5am from Monday 15th June 2020. He urged everyone to continue to be vigilant as Dominica remains at two active cases."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618195035/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/covid-19-update-minister-for-health-urges-everyone-to-remain-responsible-despite-relaxing-of-curfew-hours/" Dominica,DMA,20200615,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Dominica’s borders could open in July. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618195148/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/homepage-carousel/dominicas-borders-could-open-in-july-pm-skerrit/" Dominica,DMA,20200627,C1: School closing,3,1,"Still closed. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194747/https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/santiago/covid-19-education-alc/monitoring" Dominica,DMA,20200627,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, except for health protocols (physical distancing, hand sanitising, wearing face masks). See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194429/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200627,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Possible it is only recommended at this point since gatherings of 250 are allowed. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194429/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200627,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"A maximum of 250 persons may gather together at any one time. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194429/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200627,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Allowed to operate, but passengers have to wear face masks. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194429/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200627,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Since businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, it could be implied that there are no stay at home requirements. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194429/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200627,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Since businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, it could be implied that there are no longer restrictions in place. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194429/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200627,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Dominica’s borders are closed. International and domestic flights are suspended until?further notice and there are currently no commercial options available to leave Dominica; Borders and airports will open for nationals and residents on 15 July, and for non nationals on 7 August. Arrival health protocols will be in place. See https://web.archive.org/web/20200706193639/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica" Dominica,DMA,20200715,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders and airports will open for nationals and residents on 15 July, and for non-nationals on 7 August. Arrival health protocols* will be in place. * 1. All travellers must obtain a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) result recorded 24 to 72 hours before arriving in Dominica. 2. Travellers must complete an online questionnaire at least 24 hours in advance and show their clearance to travel. 3. Upon arrival, travellers will undergo a series of checks, including a rapid test. 4. If a traveller presents any signals deemed unsafe, such as a positive test result, they will be quarantined at a government facility or a certified hotel. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812234938/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200903144532/https://www.traveloffpath.com/dominica-reopening-borders-for-tourism-august-7th/ " Dominica,DMA,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to the UK embassy website, Businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, except for health protocols. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812234938/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus " Dominica,DMA,20200804,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to the UK embassy website, Businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, except for health protocols. Beaches and rivers can be freely accessed and sporting activities allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812234938/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus " Dominica,DMA,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"According to the UK embassy website, A maximum of 250 persons may gather together at any one time. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812234938/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus " Dominica,DMA,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"According to the UK embassy website, Businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, except for health protocols. Beaches and rivers can be freely accessed and sporting activities allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812234938/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus " Dominica,DMA,20200807,C8: International travel controls,1,,"According to the UK embassy website, the borders and airports (Douglas Charles and Canefield) open for nationals and residents on 15 July, and for non-nationals on 7 August. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812234938/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200814,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools will reopen as normal at all levels from 7 September subject to the adequate fulfillment of health and safety criteria. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Dominican_schools_to_reopen_September_7?profile=1754" Dominica,DMA,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Public and private gatherings of over 250 people are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823100000/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200814,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Airports opened for non-nationals on 7 August. 'Arrival protocols will be in place. Arriving passengers will have to complete an online questionnaire 24 hours before arrival, and have a PCR swab test with a negative result taken up to 72 hours before arrival. A thermal test and antibody blood test will be taken on arrival. If either test is positive, then a further PCR swab test will be carried out. Mandatory 14 day quarantine will be necessary, self-isolating, in a Government facility, or in a certified hotel or guest house.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200708080414/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/entry-requirements" Dominica,DMA,20200824,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools to reopen on 7 Sep as planned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021143/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/schools-in-dominica-to-reopen-on-september-7/" Dominica,DMA,20200824,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, except for health protocols (physical distancing, hand sanitising, wearing face masks) https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021216/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus " Dominica,DMA,20200824,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Beaches and rivers can be freely accessed and sporting activities allowed.But a maximum of 250 persons may gather together at any one time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021216/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200824,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"a maximum of 250 persons may gather together at any one time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021216/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200824,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Dominica’s borders are open • Arriving passengers must complete an online questionnaire 24 hours before arrival, and have a PCR swab test with a negative result taken up to 72 hours before arrival https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021308/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica " Dominica,DMA,20200824,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Dominica Ministry of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment has a coronavirus hotline staffed by public health officers on 1 800 219 (in Dominica) or 1 767 448 2151." Dominica,DMA,20200906,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20200917074120/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Dominica,DMA,20200906,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20200917075334/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/covid-19/public-advised-to-wear-masks-properly-reminded-of-importance-of-safety-protocols/" Dominica,DMA,20200907,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools reopened on September 7th but with Hygiene wardens, to ensure that proper coronavirus hygiene measures were in place at all times. Note by Andrey Krachcov: ""The Dominica Government today announced that all schools will reopen on September 7 as the island continues to implement measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) which has infected 18 people here."" “So, we are hoping that by next week Monday, hopefully the guidelines will be in circulation (and) one of the areas we are going to be focusing upon very heavily during the academic year is that of hygiene and the importance of effective hygiene practices…and for that matter we will engage hygiene wardens to ensure that students do what they have to do in terms of entry at the school gates,” he said. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917070003/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Dominican_schools_to_reopen_September_7?profile=1754 " Dominica,DMA,20200907,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""Businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, except for health protocols (physical distancing, hand sanitising, wearing face masks)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200917070557/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200907,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""A maximum of 250 persons may gather together at any one time"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200917070557/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20200907,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Entry to Dominica Borders and the Douglas Charles airport are now open for nationals and non-nationals arriving in Dominica. Screening on arrival Arrival protocols are in place. Arriving passengers must complete an online questionnaire 24 hours before arrival, and have a PCR swab test with a negative result taken up to 72 hours before arrival. A Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) will be taken on arrival. If the RDT is negative, then the traveller must self-isolate in a government operated or government certified facility for five days before having a further PCR test. If the RDT is positive, then a further PCR swab test will be carried out. This will be at the traveller’s expense. If the PCR test is positive a mandatory 14 day quarantine will be necessary, in a government facility for which fees will be charged."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200917071430/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/entry-requirements" Dominica,DMA,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy found, ""Businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, except for health protocols (physical distancing, hand sanitising, wearing face masks)."" " Dominica,DMA,20200918,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""A maximum of 250 persons may gather together at any one time."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201001101555/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica" Dominica,DMA,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Maximum 250 people http://web.archive.org/web/20201001101555/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica" Dominica,DMA,20200918,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""You will be required to wear a face mask at all times on public transport in Dominica"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201001101555/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica" Dominica,DMA,20200918,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Dominica’s borders are open Arriving passengers must complete an online questionnaire 24 hours before arrival, and have a PCR swab test with a negative result taken up to 72 hours before arrival On arrival a Rapid Diagnostic Test will be taken. If negative five days quarantine follows in an approved facility. If positive isolation in a government facility follows. A PCR test is required to depart Dominica"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201001101555/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica " Dominica,DMA,20200918,E1: Income support,1,1,"Income support still in place as of September 1 via World Bank funding: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001102835/https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-news/2020/09/01/support-continues-for-covid-hit-dominica/ However, ""income support for the period April-June 2020 for heads of families and single persons who are currently unemployed"" seems to have ended: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001044535/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Dominica,DMA,20200918,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Can't find any evidence of ongoing contract relief. Policies like ""extension of three months for payment of corporate income tax"" have since ended (June) and can't find evidence of any recent applicable policies. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001044535/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Dominica,DMA,20200918,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current " Dominica,DMA,20200918,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy found " Dominica,DMA,20200918,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy found" Dominica,DMA,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy found; masks still required in public places, including public transport and businesses http://web.archive.org/web/20201001101555/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica" Dominica,DMA,20201001,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1, Dominica,DMA,20201013,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are open. The government has released guidelines and protocols that need to be followed by all schools. Sanitary requirements are listed and masks have to be worn. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021162342/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/GUIDELINES_AND_PROTOCOLS_FOR_THE_REOPENING_OF_SCHOOLS-1.pdf" Dominica,DMA,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change found" Dominica,DMA,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change found" Dominica,DMA,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""A maximum of 250 persons may gather together at any one time"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201021161909/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20201013,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is open but face masks are required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021161909/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201013,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The government has released a list of countries within the CARICOM travel bubble, low risk, medium risk, and high risk. Depending on the risk level there are different procedures that must be followed. The strictest protocol applies to those coming from high risk countries: These individuals must quarantine for 5 days and receive a PCR test on day 5, if positive they must continue quarantining. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021161244/https://dominica.gov.dm/images/documents/Travelprotocols_Portrait_Aug25_Rev6b.pdf" Dominica,DMA,20201013,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201013,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are required in public https://web.archive.org/web/20201021161909/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change found" Dominica,DMA,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change found." Dominica,DMA,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change However on the documented ""tips to protect your family"" it says ""Stay home if you can, but if you must go out, wear your mask properly."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201028144106/https://dominica.gov.dm/tips-to-protect-self-family" Dominica,DMA,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201022,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change found. Refer to source above." Dominica,DMA,20201022,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy update" Dominica,DMA,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy update" Dominica,DMA,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy update" Dominica,DMA,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy update" Dominica,DMA,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy update" Dominica,DMA,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy update" Dominica,DMA,20201029,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy update https://web.archive.org/web/20201021161244/https://dominica.gov.dm/images/documents/Travelprotocols_Portrait_Aug25_Rev6b.pdf" Dominica,DMA,20201029,E1: Income support,1,1,"No updated policy" Dominica,DMA,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No updated policy" Dominica,DMA,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updated policy" Dominica,DMA,20201029,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No updated policy" Dominica,DMA,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updated policy" Dominica,DMA,20201101,C1: School closing,3,0,"A school was forced to close because of covid exposure: "" The Dominica government has ordered the closure of a secondary school, the mandatory wearing of masks and the banning of mass events, as the island recorded eight new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday, pushing its total to date to 50. Education Minister Octavia Alfred said that the decision to temporary shutdown the Isiah Thomas Secondary School (ITSS) in St, Joseph became necessary after a teacher at the institution tested positive for the virus. “It has been confirmed that a staff member…has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The teacher is presently admitted at the COVID isolation facility. Ministry of Health officials have been at the school carrying out testing on staff members and students. “The Ministry of Education is offering support to the entire staff and student body as we continue to follow directives from the Ministry of Health,” she said, adding that all relevant stakeholders, including the Dominica Association of Teachers have been made aware of the situation. ‘As part of our precautionary measures, ITSS will be closed until November 6. We are hopeful that school will resume by November 9, 2020,” she added."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123193643/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/secondary-school-closes-as-dominica-records-increased-cases-of-covid/" Dominica,DMA,20201110,C1: School closing,1,1,"School rules resumed" Dominica,DMA,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""Businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, except for health protocols (physical distancing, hand sanitising, wearing face masks). A maximum of 250 persons may gather together at any one time. Single visitors are allowed to hospital patients and nursing home residents. Beaches and rivers can be freely accessed and sporting activities allowed."" https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus ***ARCHIVING WEBSITE WAS NOT WORKING" Dominica,DMA,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"""Businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, except for health protocols (physical distancing, hand sanitising, wearing face masks). A maximum of 250 persons may gather together at any one time. Single visitors are allowed to hospital patients and nursing home residents. Beaches and rivers can be freely accessed and sporting activities allowed."" https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus ***ARCHIVING WEBSITE WAS NOT WORKING" Dominica,DMA,20201110,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks must be worn in public spaces https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201117,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Countries in the high risk category must: must submit the online health screening form and submit a Negative PCR test where swabs were taken within 24-72 hours of arrival into Dominica. Upon exiting the port of entry, travellers will submit to a quarantine period of up to seven days where a PCR test is taken on day five after arrival and results are expected within 24-48 hours. Travellers must submit themselves to mandatory quarantine and may opt to quarantine at the Government operated facility or at a Safe in Nature Certified property under a ‘Managed Experience’."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123193058/http://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/dominica-places-st-lucia-high-risk-category-travellers-3" Dominica,DMA,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Dominica,DMA,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools during this week were at ""recommended"" closure after a brief required closing period. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201140752if_/https://graphics.reuters.com/world-coronavirus-tracker-and-maps/countries-and-territories/dominica/ " Dominica,DMA,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201201140752if_/https://graphics.reuters.com/world-coronavirus-tracker-and-maps/countries-and-territories/dominica/" Dominica,DMA,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As of Oct 28, 2020, approval for public gathers is contingent upon several conditions being met, one being that no more than 250 people be present, including event staff. Official legislation forthcoming that will prohibit gatherings of 200+ people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201183939/https://www.loopnewscaribbean.com/content/dominica-implements-stringent-event-rules-week-independence " Dominica,DMA,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"I've seen no indication of bus closures; to the contrary, masks are required when riding the bus. Thus, I'm indicating ""no measures"" but would welcome seeing any reporting to the contrary, as I don't want to code this inaccurately. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201151147/https://discoverdominica.com/en/island-transportation#:~:text=Dominica%2520has%2520a%2520reliable%2520public,%252410.25%2520according%2520the%2520specific%2520route. " Dominica,DMA,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201201140752if_/https://graphics.reuters.com/world-coronavirus-tracker-and-maps/countries-and-territories/dominica/" Dominica,DMA,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Screening, testing, and quarantine measures are in place. Level of examination and quarantine requirements are dependent upon country from which the traveler is arriving, symptomatic status, and RapidTest result. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201144106/https://cdn.discoverdominica.com/production/20201119110042-travelprotocols-portrait-rv8-nov8.pdf#page=9 " Dominica,DMA,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,"This program will offer financial assistance in the amount of EC$600.00 and EC$400.00 to individuals with minor dependents under the age of 18 and individuals with no minor dependents under the age of 18 respectively who have either been laid off or whose employment have been terminated as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic or the Emergency Powers (Curfew) Order, Statutory Rules and Order No. 15 of 2020. Financial assistance will be paid via the Dominica Social Security (DSS). https://web.archive.org/web/20200918103547/http://dominica.gov.dm/notices/1047-covid-19-response-employees-and-small-business-programme " Dominica,DMA,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The coordinated public campaign is regularly updated. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026100459/https://dominica.gov.dm/corona " Dominica,DMA,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Widespread testing is being conducted in conjunction with contact tracing to track the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201142750/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/dominica-records-eight-new-cases-of-covid-19/ " Dominica,DMA,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Robust contact tracing is in effect for all positive diagnoses. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201142508/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/__trashed-19/ " Dominica,DMA,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to Caribbean National Weekly, this requirement is in effect as of Nov 7. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201184332/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/dominica-to-introduce-mandatory-wearing-of-masks-regulations/ " Dominica,DMA,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"No changes found. " Dominica,DMA,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No changes found. " Dominica,DMA,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"""A maximum of 250 persons may gather together at any one time."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201205233138/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Is public transportation operating? Yes Passengers and driver must wear a mask inside the vehicle at all times. The number of passengers will be limited to 70% capacity to allow for physical distancing."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201201010524/https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201206000543/https://discoverdominica.com/en/travel-advisory-for-dominica" Dominica,DMA,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes found. " Dominica,DMA,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No changes found. " Dominica,DMA,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""Businesses, shops, offices, churches, sports facilities and beauty salons are now operating normally without restriction, except for health protocols (physical distancing, hand sanitising, wearing face masks). "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201205233138/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominica/coronavirus" Dominica,DMA,20201202,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Protocols updated 18 Nov 2020 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201208174918/https://dominica.gov.dm/images/documents/Travelprotocols_Portrait_rv8_Nov8.pdf. There are four levels - CARICOM Bubble, Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk. High Risk (most restrictive) must: Submit a health questionnaire. Upload a negative PCR test that is from the last 24-72 hours prior to arrival. Get a Rapid Diagnostic Test upon arrival. If positive, must get PCR test immediately and will be quarantined in government facility. If negative, will be quarantined for 5 days. After 5 days another PCR test is administered. If positive, will be quarantined in government facility. If negative, can be medically cleared. " Dominica,DMA,20201202,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Contact tracing is ongoing"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201208180929/http://www.dominica.gov.dm/updates" Dominica,DMA,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,,,"The policy has not been instituted yet, but the Prime Minister announced on 3 Dec 2020 that the government is working to provide the vaccine for all citizens. Those who can afford it may be asked to pay. See notes on H5. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208181504/https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/general/all-dominicans-to-receive-access-to-covid-19-vaccine-says-pm-skerrit/" Denmark,DNK,20200227,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government starts putting out press releases from this day about COVID-19. " Denmark,DNK,20200227,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Press briefing by the Danish Health Authority about a man testing positive after returning from a ski trip in Italy. It was announced that contact tracing had begun to control the spread of the virus. (source: https://www.thelocal.dk/20200227/breaking-denmark-announces-first-coronavirus-case)" Denmark,DNK,20200228,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government continually releasing data, updates and reports on COVID-19 " Denmark,DNK,20200303,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Andrea Garaiova: reclassified from 1T to 1G as the measure applies to the entire geography of Denmark (previously coded as 1T probably because the stay at home requirement applied to people arriving to Denmark from certain regions/countries of the world.) (Original) Liu Yang: The Danish National Board of Health recommends all citizens who have been in China, Iran, parts of South Korea or four regions in Italy to stay in self-isolation at home. Employees in the healthcare sector are imposed to stay at home for two weeks if they have been in any of the these areas. The government urges Danish companies to pay the corresponding salary to employees who choose to stay at home for two weeks after a visit to the Corona-afflicted areas. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/denmark/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2%20Physical%20distancing&Type=Section" Denmark,DNK,20200303,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 3 March, the Danish Government required that all healthcare workers (also including anyone working with care of the elderly) that have travelled to a region with high risk of COVID-19 to stay home for two weeks from the date of their return to Denmark. This was done to reduce the risk of vulnerable people being infected. (source: https://politiken.dk/forbrugogliv/sundhedogmotion/art7687039/Sygeplejersker-og-læger-skal-blive-hjemme-efter-rejser-i-coronaområde)" Denmark,DNK,20200306,C3: Cancel public events,1,1," ""Authorities in Denmark on Friday asked for all events with over 1,000 attendees to be postpones or cancelled. The recommendation is initially applicable for the rest of March, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at a press briefing."" https://www.thelocal.dk/20200306/coronavirus-danish-health-authorities-advise-against-hugs-and-kisses-as-government-requests-cancellation-of-events" Denmark,DNK,20200306,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Her government, acting on the advice of experts, recommended that events attended by at least 1,000 people be avoided. Since this is merely a recommendation, the data is coded as 0. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-06/denmark-recommends-avoiding-large-gatherings-to-stop-coronavirus /web/20200430214602/https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=fc651900-8b2b-11ea-8d46-0336bab1d120&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wMy0wNi9kZW5tYXJrLXJlY29tbWVuZHMtYXZvaWRpbmctbGFyZ2UtZ2F0aGVyaW5ncy10by1zdG9wLWNvcm9uYXZpcnVz" Denmark,DNK,20200309,E1: Income support,2,0,"Temporary compensation scheme amounting to 75% of the usual salary (90% for hourly wage earners) for employees in order to retain their job and evade unemployment. This scheme is active from 9 March to 9 June https://web.archive.org/web/20200504130118/https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/pressemoede-i-statsministeriet-150320/" Denmark,DNK,20200310,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Andrew Wood update: Authorities in Denmark have advised people in the country to avoid using public transport where possible in a measure aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus. Guidelines have also been provided to people taking buses, trains and metros in the country. A specific area in which the public has been encouraged to change its behaviour to hinder coronavirus spread is public transport. In a press statement, the Ministry of Transport and Housing encouraged avoiding peak periods if possible, to reduce crowds. Cannot archive source: [https://www.thelocal.dk/20200310/coronavirus-in-denmark-these-are-the-recommendations-for-using-public-transport] Updated from old description: Cannot rearchive as information gone: https://intl.m.dk/travel-information/coronavirus-covid-19/ Public transport not closed.Initially train frequency and numbers increased to avoid crowding, nut now decreased due to lack of demand People recommended to travel at different times but public transport is not closed." Denmark,DNK,20200311,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Recommendation on March 11 that all employees in non-critical functions should be sent home to work from home. Sending home all non-essential public sector employees occurs on 13th March, schools close on 16th March. They should work from home if possible, but if not should be given paid leave. However employees in the health sector, the elderly care sector and the police have to stay at their posts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200415153800/https://www.translatetheweb.com/?from=da&to=en&ref=SERP&dl=en&rr=UC&a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sst.dk%2fda%2fcorona-eng%2ffaq" Denmark,DNK,20200311,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on high-risk regions. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321976/denmark-government-closes-schools-and-universities-due-to-covid-19-march-11-update-3 'Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously announced on Tuesday, March 10, that all flights arriving from areas considered ""high-risk"" due to COVID-19 would be suspended for at least 14 days. High-risk areas include Italy's Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Veneto, Marche, and Valle d'Aosta regions, as well as Iran, Ischgl (Austria), Hubei province (China), and Daegu city and Gyeongbuk province in South Korea. Individuals arriving in Denmark from high-risk areas will not be allowed to enter the airport or use public transportation.""" Denmark,DNK,20200311,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 11 March, the Danish Health Authority announced that only people hospitalized with severe signs of respiratory illness or shortness of breath, will be examined for COVID-19 infection. Hence, even if you show symptoms of Covid-19, if you are not one of the most severe cases, you will likely not be tested (source: https://jyllands-posten.dk/indland/ECE12003712/sundhedsstyrelsen-skifter-strategi-ikke-alle-coronasymptomer-skal-testes/)" Denmark,DNK,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"On Wednesday, March 11th, the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Fredericksen, announced: ""day-care centres would be closed from Monday [March 16th] and university and school students sent home from Friday [March 13th], and also urged all events with more than 100 people to be cancelled, tightening the number from 1,000 previously."" (source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026171541/https://in.news.yahoo.com/coronavirus-denmark-lockdown-surge-cases-100437404.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIxdb58a9BRANOiBkGJrMpnb1iIqqBsdKEzEACvS6FxAnelUC1ZiSoorpkoc7rU3uUWlAdjW1ctT03_qr-AbmLdMNx7tHaMmm22JpWbiWUD-GVjJ0GacRVDq2NxbNVgP5Xfqfvx6aqrVy3HiA47IPKWVDk4W3PJX1P5ZGWXCRb3i)" Denmark,DNK,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Recommendation on March 11 that all employees in non-critical functions should be sent home to work from home. Sending home all non-essential public sector employees occurs on 13th March, schools close on 16th March. They should work from home if possible, but if not should be given paid leave. However employees in the health sector, the elderly care sector and the police have to stay at their posts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200415153800/https://www.translatetheweb.com/?from=da&to=en&ref=SERP&dl=en&rr=UC&a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sst.dk%2fda%2fcorona-eng%2ffaq" Denmark,DNK,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public culture and sports facilities are closed. Assemblies of more than 100 persons are strongly discouraged. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/denmark/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2%20Physical%20distancing&Type=Section /web/20200430215904/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/denmark/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2+Physical+distancing&Type=Section" Denmark,DNK,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"All non-critical public sector employees are required to work from home until 30 March (extended until May 10th). In addition, private sector firms are asked to use work-at-home as much as possible. /web/20200430221135/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/denmark/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2+Physical+distancing&Type=Section" Denmark,DNK,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No specific report, but judging from the Limit use of public transport, it could be recommended. https://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2020-03-11-danmark-lukker-ned-her-er-regeringens-nye-tiltag https://web.archive.org/save/https://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2020-03-11-danmark-lukker-ned-her-er-regeringens-nye-tiltag /web/20200430222302/https://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2020-03-11-danmark-lukker-ned-her-er-regeringens-nye-tiltag " Denmark,DNK,20200314,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Effective 12:00 p.m. on March 14 the government of Denmark closed its borders to all but Danish citizens, individuals with Danish work or residency permits, and those the Danish government determines have a critical purpose of travel (eg, someone commissioned to provide goods or services in Denmark). The closures will be in effect until April 13. (source: https://politi.dk/coronavirus-i-danmark/in-english/minstry-of-justice-12-03-2020)" Denmark,DNK,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Meetings of more than 100 people banned http://web.archive.org/web/20200415160245/https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/11/denmark-second-european-country-impose-lockdown-coronavirus-12384677/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200323164927/https://politi.dk/coronavirus-i-danmark/in-english/new-measures-against-covid-19" Denmark,DNK,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Starting on 18 March at 10:00 AM, a number of further restrictions were introduced: it became illegal to assemble more than ten people in public, all shopping centres and stores with close contact such as hairdressers and nightclubs must be closed, restaurants can only serve take-away, and other businesses must ensure that there is enough space between customers. Unlike previous restrictions on the number of people allowed to assemble, the new restrictions are not merely a recommendation, and breaking the new restrictions is associated with fines of DKK1500. (source: https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/faa-overblikket-over-de-nye-corona-tiltag-se-hvad-du-ikke-maa-fra-i-dag-klokken-10)" Denmark,DNK,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/faa-overblikket-over-de-nye-corona-tiltag-se-hvad-du-ikke-maa-fra-i-dag-klokken-10 /web/20200430220705/https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/faa-overblikket-over-de-nye-corona-tiltag-se-hvad-du-ikke-maa-fra-i-dag-klokken-10 " Denmark,DNK,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Effective March 20, only three land ports of entry between Germany and Denmark are operational: Sæd, Frøslev, and Kruså. Train and ferry service between Denmark and Germany is still operational via certain locations. "" https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Denmark,DNK,20200321,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Patients with serious or worsened symptoms, or patients categorised as specifically vulnerable can be recommended by their local doctor to be examined at a COVID-19 admission ward, to then be considered to be tested for COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413153025/https://mino.dk/covid19/english/" Denmark,DNK,20200412,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"However, Denmark's lockdown has been far less restrictive than those in France or the UK. There is no stay-at-home order. Although bars, gyms and hairdressers are closed, many shops remain open. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52226763 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52226763 " Denmark,DNK,20200413,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-06/denmark-attempts-return-from-virus-lockdown-after-early-response" Denmark,DNK,20200415,C1: School closing,2,1,"On April 6th, Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, announced that “Frederiksen day care centres and schools for children in first to fifth grade will reopen on April 15”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026164412/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-denmark-idUSKBN21O2LH Denmark is the first country in Europe to reopen schools after coronavirus lockdown. Stricter hygiene regulations and social distancing requirements, include desks placed six feet apart, and staggered drop-off times. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026170354/https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-denmark-children-returning-to-school-amid-coronavirus-lockdown-2020?r=US&IR=T" Denmark,DNK,20200418,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"In the recent weeks of partial lockdown of the Danish society, the number of passengers using public transport has been down by more than 80 per cent. The current timetables for busses, the light rail, trains and the metro have therefore been downscaled.https://web.archive.org/save/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/covid19-first-step-of-controlled-reopening-of-the-danish-society" Denmark,DNK,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"However, Denmark's lockdown has been far less restrictive than those in France or the UK. There is no stay-at-home order. Although bars, gyms and hairdressers are closed, many shops remain open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183552/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52226763" Denmark,DNK,20200418,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Tax payment postponements, better access to loans in order to cover for fixed costs. Some of these policies have been in place longer, but this adjustment to the earlier economic measures mention the postponement of payments explicitly for the first time and hence it is coded on that day. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504131438/https://fm.dk/nyheder/nyhedsarkiv/2020/april/regeringen-og-alle-folketingets-partier-er-enige-om-at-justere-og-udvide-hjaelpepakker-til-dansk-oekonomi/" Denmark,DNK,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some professions like hairdressers, driving schools are allowed to re-open from 20/04/2020 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/aftale-vedroerende-udvidelse-af-den-foerste-fase-af-en-kontrolleret-genaabning/" Denmark,DNK,20200420,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Over-writing on previously input data since Denmark announced that it will be conducting comprehensive testing of everybody with coronavirus symptoms, even mild. https://www.ft.com/content/a31e3db9-9e85-4e30-9ce2-210f5ffc4d36" Denmark,DNK,20200423,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Danish Government launches COVIDmeter tracking service as lockdown restrictions are lifted They will also launch a COVID-19 contact-tracing app to alert users of prolonged social proximity. https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/europe/danish-government-launches-covidmeter-tracking-service-lockdown-restrictions-are-lifted" Denmark,DNK,20200505,E1: Income support,2,0,"Temporary compensation scheme amounting to 75% of the usual salary (90% for hourly wage earners) for employees in order to retain their job and evade unemployment. This scheme is active from 9 March to 9 June https://web.archive.org/web/20200504130118/https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/pressemoede-i-statsministeriet-150320/" Denmark,DNK,20200505,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Tax payment postponements, better access to loans in order to cover for fixed costs. Some of these policies have been in place longer, but this adjustment to the earlier economic measures mention the postponement of payments explicitly for the first time and hence it is coded on that day. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504131438/https://fm.dk/nyheder/nyhedsarkiv/2020/april/regeringen-og-alle-folketingets-partier-er-enige-om-at-justere-og-udvide-hjaelpepakker-til-dansk-oekonomi/" Denmark,DNK,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"In public, gatherings are now allowed up to a maximum of 50. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521225925/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200511,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"The Danish Health Authority has from the start of the coronavirus pandemic advised the general public against wearing face masks in public, arguing both that the benefits are unproven, and that doing so risks making it more difficult for health authorities to source supplies. ""The Danish Health Authority does not recommend that healthy people who move around in public generally wear face masks,"" the authority explains in a Question and Answer section on its website. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027225056/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200511/why-is-denmark-not-recommending-face-masks-to-the-public" Denmark,DNK,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Full reopening of the retail sector (11 May 2020) The entire retail sector, including shopping centres, can reopen if they follow the guidelines agreed by the sector partnership: Guidelines for a careful layout of shopping-goods shops and other retail shops in light of the outbreak of COVID-19. Restaurants and cafes will slowly come to life again (18 May 2020) Restaurants, cafes and similar establishments can start serving food and drinks if they follow specific guidelines on opening hours, physical distancing, etc. Private sector employees working from home It has been accepted that a large number of private sector employees will again report for work as usual at their workplaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521225925/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200512,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport In the recent weeks of partial lockdown of the Danish society, the number of passengers using public transport has been down by more than 80 per cent. The current timetables for busses, the light rail, trains and the metro have therefore been downscaled. A consequence of the controlled reopening of society is that the number of passengers will increase. To avoid excessive passenger density, a considerable upscaling of public transport has been made as from Tuesday, 14 April 2020 in Metropolitan Copenhagen in particular. The upscaling will involve more departures and longer trains. Users, schools and workplaces must also contribute to an even use of public transport through flexible planning. Moreover, the increased cleaning frequency on common contact surfaces in public transport means and at stations will remain at the same high level. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521225925/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200512,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1," Full reopening of the retail sector (11 May 2020) The entire retail sector, including shopping centres, can reopen if they follow the guidelines agreed by the sector partnership: Guidelines for a careful layout of shopping-goods shops and other retail shops in light of the outbreak of COVID-19. Restaurants and cafes will slowly come to life again (18 May 2020) Restaurants, cafes and similar establishments can start serving food and drinks if they follow specific guidelines on opening hours, physical distancing, etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521225925/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200512,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200521225925/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200512,C8: International travel controls,4,," Temporary border control and entry restrictions Temporary border control and entry restrictions came into effect at all Danish borders on 14 March 2020. The period of border checks, which do not usually include freight transports, has been extended until further notice. Stricter travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has continuously changed its travel advice, but froze the breakdown of the world into red and orange areas as at 17 March 2020. Danish citizens returning from abroad are strongly urged to isolate themselves at home for two weeks and Danish citizens are advised against all but essential travel abroad at least until 1 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521225925/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200512,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200521232841/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/prevent-infection" Denmark,DNK,20200512,H2: Testing policy,3,," An offensive testing strategy comprising the testing of both a cohort of healthcare staff and a cohort of the general population, the tracking and tracing of outbreaks of coronavirus and home isolation of people with coronavirus. A representative portion of the population will be tested at regular intervals based on a clear plan. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521225925/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200512,H3: Contact tracing,2,," https://web.archive.org/web/20200521233701/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-denmark/denmark-increases-testing-contact-tracing-to-prevent-second-coronavirus-wave-idUSL8N2CU2W5 Danish Government launches COVIDmeter tracking service as lockdown restrictions are lifted They will also launch a COVID-19 contact-tracing app to alert users of prolonged social proximity. https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/europe/danish-government-launches-covidmeter-tracking-service-lockdown-restrictions-are-lifted" Denmark,DNK,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"Pupils in the sixth to tenth grades back to school (18 May 2020) Older children are allowed back to school. Local authorities and schools are given flexibility to make detailed practical plans in compliance with the health protection guidelines to be agreed by the sector partnership. This also applies to after-school clubs. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518234406/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/latest-news-and-hotlines/agreement-on-phase-two-of-the-controlled-reopening" Denmark,DNK,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of May 18th the following have re-opened in Denmark: -Restaurants and cafés may -Libraries, churches and religious communities - Popular outdoors sports and professional sport without spectators are also allowed. -Safari parks, where guests drive around in cars, are allowed to open. In order to open, organisations and institutions must comply with guidelines regarding distance and hygiene. http://web.archive.org/web/20200531184038/https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/travel-essentials/coronavirus" Denmark,DNK,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Sports clubs and association activities – outdoors Outdoor activities are now allowed if performed in a manner deemed safe from a public health perspective. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521225925/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200522,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no inter-city or inter-regional restrictions on internal movement in Denmark. People can move around the country freely while they are recommended to work from home and avoid public transport in peak hours. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928145340/https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Denmark,DNK,20200525,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From May 25 2020, people with a permanent residence in one of the five Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) or Germany will be allowed to re-enter Denmark if they fall into the following categories: -Business trips to and from Denmark if they are carried out responsibly in terms of health, may be resumed if the applicable precautionary measures are followed. Business trips must comply with industry-specific security precautions. -People who own a summer house in Denmark -Persons who have a relationship with a person living in Denmark or who are engaged to a person living in Denmark -People who have grandparents in Denmark Except for the above, general family visits, tourism trips, business trips, study trips or similar are not grounds for entry into Denmark that are worthy of recognition. http://web.archive.org/web/20200531181446/https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/travel-essentials/coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20200531182118/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200521/museums-high-schools-and-borders-next-reopening-plans-announced" Denmark,DNK,20200527,C1: School closing,2,1,"From May 27 2020, high schools, adult education and language centres can reopen. This means the oldest school children, from ages 16, can return to school before the summer holiday. However, students in the last year of high-school will not return to school. Likewise, universities remain closed and continue to teach online. Evening, music and cultural schools, scouts, as well as outdoor amusement parks and summer activities for children and young people can also reopen. http://web.archive.org/web/20200531182118/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200521/museums-high-schools-and-borders-next-reopening-plans-announced In Danish (government press release): http://web.archive.org/web/20200531182702/https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/aftale-om-yderligere-genaabning-i-fase-2/" Denmark,DNK,20200529,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Danish government fact sheet on testing shows that testing is now very widely available across the country including mobile testing stations for anyone who wishes to get tested. Visitors entering Denmark are encouraged to get tested at the border. Even Copenhagen airport has a walk-in testing centre. http://web.archive.org/web/20200618201746/https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/fact-sheet-regarding-tests.pdf?la=en&hash=FD45C474A3A07455FFB65E41CC9B6DCE42DD98A4" Denmark,DNK,20200608,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As part of the 3rd phase of reopening Denmark, on June 8th 2020 the ban on gatherings was lifted from 10 people to 50 people. However, gatherings of up to 500 people are now allowed 'under certain conditions' in relation to weddings and large parties, conferences and AGMs/general meetings and the Danish Superliga (football). Indoor sports activities were also re-opened including swimming pools and fitness centres. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610190938/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-denmark/denmark-to-allow-public-gatherings-of-200-in-august-idUSKBN23F0FI http://web.archive.org/web/20200610190518/https://kum.dk/nyheder-og-presse/pressemeddelelser/nyheder/nu-genaabner-endnu-mere-idraet-og-foreningsliv/1/1/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200618202300/https://mino.dk/covid19/english/" Denmark,DNK,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Starting June 15th, Denmark reopened its borders to visitors from Norway, Iceland, and Germany. Restrictions apply to visitors from these countries including a minimum of 6 nights in the country is required in order to enter – overnight stays are not allowed in Copenhagen. Sample screening tests for COVID-19 will be conducted at the borders. http://web.archive.org/web/20200618202300/https://mino.dk/covid19/english/" Denmark,DNK,20200627,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Danish government announced a further opening of its borders towards countries in the EU/Schengen/UK areas with effect as of 27 June 2020. All EU/Schengen countries have been listed as 'yellow' and thus can be travelled to/from (with precautions) except for the following countries that remain “orange” due to the incidence of new infections or local entry restrictions or significant quarantine requirements: Ireland, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Sweden and the UK. http://web.archive.org/web/20200629093705/https://um.dk/en/news/newsdisplaypage/?newsID=C730AB75-D4D9-4310-9AF8-787AF4272F64" Denmark,DNK,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of July 1st, the Danish government took the decision to extend the list of those from outside the EU who could come to Denmark, as part of its updated European Union travel regime. “This extension will include boyfriends and girlfriends, grandparents and grandchildren. However, there will be a requirement to show negative test result received at most 72 hours before entry,” a press release announcing the decision reads. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716184254/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/denmark-reopens-its-borders-to-divided-lovers-from-outside-eu/" Denmark,DNK,20200702,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 2 July 2020 no significant changes in the travel advice in terms of countries and regions that may enter Denmark. The travel advice has been eased for the Swedish regions of Kronoberg and Blekinge. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709095447/https://um.dk/en/news/newsdisplaypage/?newsID=1CFDE8E4-DC48-4015-8621-DBB3C5A68B00" Denmark,DNK,20200708,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As part of the planned gradual reopening of Denmark, as of 8 July 2020 the number of people who may gathered is raised from 50 to 100 persons. On August 8, gatherings of 200 people will be allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709100108/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200708/denmark-allows-groups-of-100-to-meet-up-again http://web.archive.org/web/20200709095832/https://www.regeringen.dk/nyheder/2020/forsamlingsforbuddet-bliver-lempet/" Denmark,DNK,20200709,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Danish authorities continue to regularly update the list of countries within the EU as well as regions within Nordic neighbours like Sweden that may enter Denmark. Currently Portugal and large parts of Sweden are listed as 'orange' and thus not allowed entry. http://web.archive.org/web/20200709095023/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travelling-in-or-out-of-denmark/is-my-country-open-or-banned " Denmark,DNK,20200709,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The Danish Health Authority now recommends using face masks in certain special situations, bringing the policy in Denmark closer to that of other European countries such as France and Germany. According to its new advice to those who have tested positive, those in close contact with someone who has tested positive, and those with symptoms, the authority recommends people use face masks if they are forced to leave self-isolation. ""Use a face mask if you break self-isolation to go out to take a test,"" the leaflets read, before linking to a guide for correctly using masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014111848/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200709/danish-health-agency-recommends-face-masks" Denmark,DNK,20200716,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing remains widely available in Denmark and anyone can make an appointment even with on symptoms. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716185730/https://www.coronaprover.dk/Account/NemIdLogin" Denmark,DNK,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Discotheques, nightclubs and the like are still closed. All restaurants, cafes, bars etc. are still open however have to close at midnight. Since 18 May, there has been a ban on staying open from midnight to 5 am, except for takeaway food and drinks and to a certain extent also private parties. The ban is scheduled to apply until at least 1 September 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727200755/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/extension-of-measures-during-the-covid19-outbreak-in-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200727,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The rules remain unchanged. Public events can take place however with a maximum of 500 people if they are mainly seated, and a maximum of 100 people gathering in all other cases (whether in a private or public setting). Premises for sports and recreational activities, including gambling arcades, water parks, play areas, public swimming pools and fitness centres, have been open since 8 June 2020. However, events, activities etc. with more than 100 participants gathering simultaneously at the same location are still banned unless the participants are mainly seated. The ban on gatherings does not extend to professional sports, including the top two male football leagues, the top female football league, the top male handball league, the top female handball league, the top male ice hockey league, the top badminton league, harness races and gallop races at the nine commercial horse racing tracks with licenced drivers and riders as well as other professional branches of sports in which most athletes make a living as athletes. Nor does the ban extend to athletes at senior international level whose primary source of income is their athlete's salary, or who belong to one of the athlete categories of Team Denmark or have been nominated or selected for the Olympic/Paralympic Games. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727200755/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/extension-of-measures-during-the-covid19-outbreak-in-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The restriction on gatherings of more than 100 people (expanded from 50 to 100 on July 8th) remains in place until August 8th when it is scheduled to increase to 200 people. This ban applies to both indoor and outdoor gatherings, and it applies to both public and private events etc. The ban on gatherings of more than 100 people gathered simultaneously at the same location does not apply to private homes and adjacent gardens where 500 people are allowed to gather. However, this exemption to the ban on gatherings does not apply to courtyards and the like which are at the disposal of residents from a large number of homes. The ban on gatherings of more than 100 people gathered at simultaneously the same location does not apply to premises, locations, events, activities etc. at which customers, visitors or participants are mainly seated. Music venues with a seated audience can stay open. However, a maximum of 500 people can be allowed access to the music venue. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727200755/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/extension-of-measures-during-the-covid19-outbreak-in-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200731,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The Danish Health Authority (Sundhedsstyrelsen, DHA) has changed its recommendations for the use of face masks to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. In a statement released on Friday, the authority said it was “extending its recommendations for the use of face masks in certain situations”. “It is advantageous to use a face mask when using public transport at times when it is difficult to keep a distance from other passengers,” the health agency wrote on its website. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019192311/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200731/denmark-changes-face-mask-guidelines-now-advised-on-busy-public-transport" Denmark,DNK,20200801,C1: School closing,1,1,"As part of phase 4, in early August all educational programmes are reopened this includes universities. There are still conditions and social distancing applies. Universities are now listing themselves as physically 'open.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200803154440/https://uniavisen.dk/en/overview-this-is-how-danish-universities-will-reopen/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200803154656/https://www.dtu.dk/english/Service/coronavirus/partial-reopening-in-phases " Denmark,DNK,20200803,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The ban on events, activities etc. with more than 500 participants is extended until at least 31 August 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200803153209/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200803,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The ban on events, activities etc. with more than 500 participants is extended until at least 31 August 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200803153209/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200804,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Danish authorities continue to regularly update the list of countries that are banned or not banned from entry. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813112421/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travelling-in-or-out-of-denmark/is-my-country-open-or-banned" Denmark,DNK,20200810,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Denmark is trying to further expand its communication efforts about COVID-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813114319/https://www.sst.dk/da/Nyheder/2020/Sundhedsstyrelsen-udvider-COVID-19-kommunikationsindsatsen" Denmark,DNK,20200813,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing capacity is increased. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813115254/https://www.rm.dk/om-os/aktuelt/nyheder/nyheder-2020/august-20/mere-robust-covid-testplan/" Denmark,DNK,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Danish government announced that venues such as nightclubs and discotheques (that is, venues with few seats, a dance floor etc.) must stay closed until 31 October 2020. They had been scheduled to reopen on 31 August 2020. If a venue that used to be a nightclub etc. operated in compliance with the rules applicable in that field can alter the layout of the venue and the activities performed to comply with the rules applicable to restaurants, bars etc., the venue can open on the same conditions as the latter. The opening hours permitted for restaurants, bars, cafes etc. with the required licences will be extended to 2.00 am on the condition that no new guests are allowed in after 11.00 pm. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826185158/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The government announced that the ban on gatherings of more than 100 people is extended until 31 October 2020, but the parties to the agreement will assess by the end of September 2020 whether there is a basis for an earlier easing of the ban on gatherings. The ban on gatherings of more than 500 people is extended until 31 October 2020. A ban is imposed on gatherings of more than 200 at outdoor burial and funeral services. Premises used as music venues with a standing audience are currently closed. Gatherings of more than 500 people at the same location at Super League football matches have already been allowed. The Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs and the Minister for Culture will involve the relevant sector partnerships and the parties to the agreement to identify whether it is safe from a public health perspective to include in the reopening more music venues, professional sports events and sports activities for the general public, cultural events, including theatre plays, concerts, cinemas, TV productions etc., and trade fair and exhibition venues. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826185158/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The government announced that the ban on gatherings of more than 100 people is extended until 31 October 2020, but the parties to the agreement will assess by the end of September 2020 whether there is a basis for an earlier easing of the ban on gatherings. The ban on gatherings of more than 500 people is extended until 31 October 2020. A ban is imposed on gatherings of more than 200 at outdoor burial and funeral services. Premises used as music venues with a standing audience are currently closed. Gatherings of more than 500 people at the same location at Super League football matches have already been allowed. The Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs and the Minister for Culture will involve the relevant sector partnerships and the parties to the agreement to identify whether it is safe from a public health perspective to include in the reopening more music venues, professional sports events and sports activities for the general public, cultural events, including theatre plays, concerts, cinemas, TV productions etc., and trade fair and exhibition venues. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826185158/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200814,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lifted international travel controls for a select list of countries. Borders remain closed for countries not included on the latest update from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/travel-essentials/safe-travel-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200814,H2: Testing policy,3,,"A government press release announces that the Government will set up additional laboratory facilities in Western Denmark operated by Testing Centre Denmark (TestCenter Danmark) to reduce the transportation and response times when testing. It is a clear target that 80 per cent must have access to COVID-19 testing within 24 hours and that 80 per cent will receive a test response the day after the test. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826185158/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/controlled-reopening-of-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200822,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Danish Ministry of Transport and Housing issued a press release that as of 22 August 2020, all passengers aged 12 or more must wear face masks or shields on all means of public transport, on ferries and in taxis. Customer-facing staff must also wear face masks or shields. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826184752/https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/genaabning/face-masks-or-shields-required-on-all-forms-of-public-transport-from-22-august-2020.pdf?la=en&hash=3438F39C3B8F72E5FA2BE5BC514308FF091C910C" Denmark,DNK,20200822,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Danish Ministry of Transport and Housing issued a press release that as of 22 August 2020, all passengers aged 12 or more must wear face masks or shields on all means of public transport, on ferries and in taxis. Customer-facing staff must also wear face masks or shields. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826184752/https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/genaabning/face-masks-or-shields-required-on-all-forms-of-public-transport-from-22-august-2020.pdf?la=en&hash=3438F39C3B8F72E5FA2BE5BC514308FF091C910C " Denmark,DNK,20200901,E1: Income support,2,0,"As of September 1 2020: Employers in Denmark can apply to send staff home for 20-50 percent of their normal working hours, with wages compensated by the government, under a new scheme to help firms affected by the coronavirus crisis. By ‘workload sharing’, the scheme enables companies to share available work between employees when there is less to do than under normal circumstances. That allows, say, two employees to be retained even though operations are only at 50 percent of capacity, because both employees can be sent home 50 percent of the time and receive full pay, with the government scheme covering costs. The new scheme replaces a former wage compensation scheme which expired at the end of August. The scheme is additional to other schemes in place to support individuals and companies during the covid-19 period. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914191430/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200901/part-time-pay-for-corona-hit-companies-heres-how-denmarks-new-wage-scheme-works" Denmark,DNK,20200906,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy. All schools and universities are open in Denmark following the summer holidays however special covid-19 rules apply. For universities these include blending online and in-person classes as much as possible, restricted number of persons per classroom (generally max 25-30 per classroom), social distancing (1 meter between students also in the classroom), staggering of classes playing outside in the 'free time' in the school break, preferably keeping the same group of children together for classes and not mixing, plus regularly cleaning at all times. Face masks are not required. http://web.archive.org/web/20200906120805/https://studies.ku.dk/masters/covid-19-virus/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200906121716/https://www.uvm.dk/aktuelt/i-fokus/information-til-uddannelsesinstitutioner-om-coronavirus-covid-19/lovgivning-og-retningslinjer http://web.archive.org/web/20200906122136/https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2020/1228" Denmark,DNK,20200909,C1: School closing,1,1,"No major change in policy. The government announced on September 7 2020 that due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in 18 municipalities (including Copenhagen and its surrounding municipalities), as of 9 September 2020 new restrictions will be placed in these municipalities. The government also requested schools, educational institutions and universities to cancel all social activities. These rules are scheduled to be in place until 22 September 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910190710/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/new-measures-to-contain-the-further-spread-of-covid-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200910185555/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200907/denmark-announces-new-restrictions-as-coronavirus-cases-increase " Denmark,DNK,20200909,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No major change in policy. Venues such as nightclubs and discotheques (that is, venues with few seats, a dance floor etc.) must stay closed until 31 October 2020. The government announced on September 7 2020 that due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in 18 municipalities (including Copenhagen and its surrounding municipalities), as of 9 September 2020, new restrictions will be placed on bars, cafes and restaurants in these municipalities: they are required to close at midnight instead of 2am, as is the current national rule. Restaurants are encouraged to introduce voluntary registration of contact data of guests and hand over the data to the health authorities in connection with the tracking and tracing of outbreaks. It is recommended to limit congestion in shops and to introduce additional disease prevention initiatives in the retail sector (for example limiting the number of customers in a store). These rules are scheduled to be in place until 22 September 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910190710/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/new-measures-to-contain-the-further-spread-of-covid-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200910185555/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200907/denmark-announces-new-restrictions-as-coronavirus-cases-increase " Denmark,DNK,20200909,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The government announced on September 7 2020 that due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in 18 municipalities (including Copenhagen and its surrounding municipalities), as of 9 September 2020 new restrictions will be placed in these municipalities. In these municipalities, there is a reduction in the assembly limit from 100 to 50 people. Odense and the Copenhagen area will also be excluded from plans to extend current provisions allowing fans to attend sports matches. These rules are scheduled to be in place until 22 September 2020. The Danish Health Authority will introduce stricter requirements for the number of participants, social distancing, layout etc. in connection with private gatherings. It is also recommended to organise as many activities as possible as outdoor events. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910190710/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/new-measures-to-contain-the-further-spread-of-covid-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200910185555/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200907/denmark-announces-new-restrictions-as-coronavirus-cases-increase " Denmark,DNK,20200909,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The government announced on September 7 2020 that due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in 18 municipalities (including Copenhagen and its surrounding municipalities), as of 9 September 2020 new restrictions will be placed in these municipalities. The policy remains unchanged however the Government reminded citizens that they are encouraged to avoid public transport where other means of transport are available – especially during rush hours. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910190710/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/new-measures-to-contain-the-further-spread-of-covid-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200910185555/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200907/denmark-announces-new-restrictions-as-coronavirus-cases-increase " Denmark,DNK,20200909,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The government announced on September 7 2020 that due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in 18 municipalities (including Copenhagen and its surrounding municipalities), as of 9 September 2020 new restrictions will be placed in these municipalities. The policy remains unchanged however the Government reminded/reinforced the message that employees at public and private workplaces are recommended to work from home if possible and employees are encouraged not to go to work if they have any covid-19 symptoms. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910190710/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/new-measures-to-contain-the-further-spread-of-covid-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200910185555/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200907/denmark-announces-new-restrictions-as-coronavirus-cases-increase" Denmark,DNK,20200909,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"The government announced on September 7 2020 that due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in 18 municipalities (including Copenhagen and its surrounding municipalities), as of 9 September 2020 new restrictions will be placed in these municipalities. One of the consequences will be massive information efforts from the Danish Health Authority targeted at citizens in the greater Copenhagen area and the municipality of Odense. Citizens are also encouraged to pay greater attention to the recommendations on social distancing in public spaces, at restaurants and at entertainment and cultural events, including the upcoming stricter requirements for social distancing at restaurants. http://web.archive.org/web/20200910190710/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/new-measures-to-contain-the-further-spread-of-covid-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200910185555/https://www.thelocal.dk/20200907/denmark-announces-new-restrictions-as-coronavirus-cases-increase " Denmark,DNK,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Government announced additional measures for the greater Copenhagen area and Odense municipality that will be in place at least until October 1st: - Bars, cafes and restaurants will now have to be closed by 22.00 (instead of midnight as announced earlier in the month and instead of 2 am as is the nation-wide policy). - Restaurants, bars, cafes and similar establishments will be required to display signs stating the maximum number of people allowed at the premises in order to comply with the floor area requirement - Greater focus on compliance with the requirement of a minimum distance of one metre (from nose to nose) between guests at restaurants, bars, cafes and similar establishments as well as the implementation of this requirement in the sector partnership guidelines. - Weddings, confirmations and similar special occasion days that have already been scheduled can be held if it is possible to observe the advice of the Danish Health Authority set out in 'Private events, parties and celebrations during the period of COVID-19' (in Danish), but the event ought to finish by 10.00 pm at the latest. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917105040/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/new-disease-control-measures-targeted-at-nightlife-and-restaurants-in-greater-copenhagen" Denmark,DNK,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Government announced on 17 September further restrictions for the greater Copenhagen area and Odense municipality: - Citizens are urged only to make events, parties and celebrations at private homes for close family members and friends. -Weddings, confirmations and similar special occasion days that have already been scheduled can be held if it is possible to observe the advice of the Danish Health Authority set out in 'Private events, parties and celebrations during the period of COVID-19' (in Danish), but the event ought to finish by 10.00 pm at the latest. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917105040/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/new-disease-control-measures-targeted-at-nightlife-and-restaurants-in-greater-copenhagen" Denmark,DNK,20200917,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Government announced that as of September 17 until at least October 1: For the greater Copenhagen area as well as in Odense municipality: Guests at restaurants, bars, cafes and similar establishments are now required to wear a face mask or shield except when seated. This requirement applies to both guests and employees having contact with guests. The same exemptions to the requirement to wear a face mask apply as those applicable in public transport (children etc.). The wearing of face masks remains a requirement on public transport throughout the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917105040/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/new-disease-control-measures-targeted-at-nightlife-and-restaurants-in-greater-copenhagen" Denmark,DNK,20200919,C1: School closing,1,1,"In the context of rising numbers of Covid-19 in Denmark, the government announced increased restrictions nationally. It is recommended to cancel all social events at day-care facilities, primary and lower secondary schools, after-school facilities, upper secondary schools, institutions of higher education etc. The recommendation also applies to events not organised by the institution or school, such as school parties, birthdays, camps etc., even though the children and young people normally spend the day together. These measures will apply in Denmark until at least 4 October 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921180900/https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/engelsk/outbreak-control-measures.pdf?la=en&hash=E082FB214E3BC7E3F56FD65411BFF68296CC2F23" Denmark,DNK,20200919,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In the context of rising numbers of Covid-19 in Denmark, the government announced increased restrictions nationally. The opening hours of restaurants, bars, cafes and similar establishments with the required licences will be limited to 10.00 pm. It is also no longer possible for establishments to stay open from 10.00 pm to 5.00 am to host private parties attended by people largely familiar to each other. Public and private employers are encouraged to ensure that all social events at and in connection with workplaces are cancelled. These measures will apply in Denmark until at least 4 October 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921180900/https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/engelsk/outbreak-control-measures.pdf?la=en&hash=E082FB214E3BC7E3F56FD65411BFF68296CC2F23" Denmark,DNK,20200919,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"In the context of rising numbers of Covid-19 in Denmark, the government announced increased restrictions nationally. It is recommended to cancel all civic festivals and similar events (such as open-by-night involving retail shops, institutions etc. in the public space). These are events at which many people gather in town, sometimes in combination with business and cultural life, which can be characterised by circumstances, such as the consumption of alcohol involving ‘loss of control’, that increase the risk of non-compliance with the recommendations on social distancing and hand hygiene. The maximum number of people who can gather is reduced from 100 people to 50 people (for all of Denmark) as of 19 September 2020. This is regardless whether it is an outdoor or indoor event. Note that it will still be possible to host and attend events etc. with up to 500 participants if the participants are mainly seated. However, the exception of allowing more than 500 people to attend Super League football matches or indoor or outdoor sports events will no longer apply (the maximum is now set at 500). These measures will apply in Denmark until at least 4 October 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921180900/https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/engelsk/outbreak-control-measures.pdf?la=en&hash=E082FB214E3BC7E3F56FD65411BFF68296CC2F23" Denmark,DNK,20200919,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"In the context of rising numbers of Covid-19 in Denmark, the government announced increased restrictions nationally. The maximum number of people who can gather is reduced from 100 people to 50 people (for all of Denmark) as of 19 September 2020. This is regardless whether it is an outdoor or indoor event. Note that it will still be possible to host and attend events etc. with up to 500 participants if the participants are mainly seated. However, the exception of allowing more than 500 people to attend Super League football matches or indoor or outdoor sports events will no longer apply (the maximum is now set at 500). There is also now a requirement to display signs stating the maximum number of customers, visitors or participants allowed at premises. Owners of restaurants, bars, cafes and similar establishments are encouraged to introduce voluntary registration of the contact data of guests and to hand over the data to the health authorities for the purpose of tracing outbreaks. It is no longer allowed to consume alcohol on coaches and buses operated under the Danish Coach and Bus. Weddings, confirmations and similar special occasion days that have already been scheduled can be held if it is possible to follow the advice of the Danish Health Authority set out in ‘Private events, parties and celebrations during the period of COVID-19’, but the event ought to end at 10.00 pm at the latest. Citizens are recommended to hold other events, parties and celebrations at private homes only for close family members and friends. These measures will apply in Denmark until at least 4 October 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921180900/https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/engelsk/outbreak-control-measures.pdf?la=en&hash=E082FB214E3BC7E3F56FD65411BFF68296CC2F23" Denmark,DNK,20200919,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"In the context of rising numbers of Covid-19 in Denmark, the government announced increased restrictions nationally. Citizens are encouraged to travel outside rush hours and to walk or take the bike when travelling short distances. These measures will apply in Denmark until at least 4 October 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921180900/https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/engelsk/outbreak-control-measures.pdf?la=en&hash=E082FB214E3BC7E3F56FD65411BFF68296CC2F23" Denmark,DNK,20200919,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In the context of rising numbers of Covid-19 in Denmark, the government announced increased restrictions nationally. Public and private employers are encouraged to make sure that employees work from home to the extent possible and appropriate given the nature of the job. These measures will apply in Denmark until at least 4 October 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921180900/https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/engelsk/outbreak-control-measures.pdf?la=en&hash=E082FB214E3BC7E3F56FD65411BFF68296CC2F23" Denmark,DNK,20200919,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"In the context of rising numbers of Covid-19 in Denmark, the government announced increased restrictions nationally. Guests at restaurants, bars, cafes and similar establishments will be required to wear a face mask or shield except when seated. This requirement applies to both guests and employees having contact with guests. The requirement applies when guests arrive at restaurants, when they leave the restaurant and when they leave their table, for example to use the bathroom. Face masks must also be used by guests when they go to the bar to order food or drinks, to pay etc. The requirement applies indoors but not outdoors. These measures will apply in Denmark until at least 4 October 2020. These measures will apply in Denmark until at least 4 October 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921180900/https://politi.dk/en/-/media/mediefiler/corona/engelsk/outbreak-control-measures.pdf?la=en&hash=E082FB214E3BC7E3F56FD65411BFF68296CC2F23" Denmark,DNK,20200924,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Movement continues freely within Denmark. Face masks are required on public transport and in taxis across Denmark and the public is asked to avoid travel at peak times. All public transport in Denmark is undergoing a more stringent cleaning protocol. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928150225/https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/travel-essentials/safe-travel-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20200924,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Policy remains unchanged. Those living in a 'yellow' country may freely enter Denmark while those in 'orange' or 'red' may not. Which countries in the EU are labelled 'orange' versus 'yellow' changes from week to week depending on the level of covid. Countries outside the EU and the Schengen area as well as the United Kingdom are currently by definition 'banned' countries (orange). http://web.archive.org/web/20200924160654/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travel-in-or-out-of-denmark/is-my-country-open-or-banned" Denmark,DNK,20201010,C1: School closing,1,1,"There have been no recent policy changes regarding the opening of schools. However, new “measures in the area of children and education will enter into force on 29 October and apply until 2 January 2021”, due to the increasing spread of infection in Denmark, which include: “Pupils and trainees in secondary and adult education must wear bandages when moving around the educational institution. Students and course participants are not required to wear a sanitary napkin when attending classes. Teachers in secondary and adult education who teach in more than two classes / teams during a day must wear bandages or visors. Teachers and educators have the right to use visors in day care and primary school if they wish.” “In addition, it is still recommended to cancel events with accommodation such as colonies, camp schools and study trips.” Source: https://archive.vn/e4ynB Furthermore, guidance universities, such as Aarhus University, have put in place to ensure social distancing and additional hygiene precautions still current include: “Sanitise your hands whenever you enter a building, and whenever you enter a new room.” “Arrive at the classroom no earlier than ten minutes before your class starts.” “When you use group rooms, study spaces etc…don’t move tables, chair, etc.” Source: https://archive.vn/1Gx3a" Denmark,DNK,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Commercial, public, and government services are widely open, though some have restricted capacities to adhere to social distancing policies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020110726/https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Denmark,DNK,20201010,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Venues such as nightclubs remain closed until October 31, 2020. Large gatherings are limited to 100 people and public events limited to 500. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020110726/https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Denmark,DNK,20201010,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Venues such as nightclubs remain closed until October 31, 2020. Large gatherings are limited to 100 people and public events limited to 500. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020110726/https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Denmark,DNK,20201010,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Public transport passengers are required to wear face masks or shields." Denmark,DNK,20201010,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Venues such as nightclubs remain closed until October 31, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020110726/https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Denmark,DNK,20201010,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Denmark,DNK,20201010,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travelers from “open countries” – as classified by Denmark – may travel to Greenland if they present a negative COVID-19 test result taken in a Nordic country (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, or the Faroe Islands) no more than five days prior to travel. Open countries include mostly other Nordic countries and the Schengen Area. A travel ban remains in place for travelers from other countries – including the United States – unless the traveler has a “worthy” purpose of travel as classified by Denmark; such travelers must quarantine upon arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020110726/https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ " Denmark,DNK,20201010,E1: Income support,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201020121154/https://fm.dk/nyheder/nyhedsarkiv/2020/juni/bred-aftale-om-genopretning-af-dansk-oekonomi-og-udfasning-af-hjaelpepakker/" Denmark,DNK,20201010,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Temporary liquidity measures, including postponement of tax payments and government guarantees, will further support activity in Denmark. The DN announced the launch of an ‘ extraordinary lending facility ’ which will make full-allotment, 1-week, collateralized loans available to banks at -0.5 percent interest rate on March 20. The DN on March 19, 2020 expanded this facility to include 3-month variable rate loans which will be available on March 27, 2020 and weekly thereafter. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020121839/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201020121944/https://www.nationalbanken.dk/en/pressroom/Pages/2020/03/DNN202005367.aspx" Denmark,DNK,20201010,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201020123535/https://coronasmitte.dk/en/entry-into-denmark" Denmark,DNK,20201010,H2: Testing policy,3,,"U.S. citizens can obtain free COVID-19 tests at various COVID-19 testing sites throughout Denmark. Those experiencing symptoms can contact the COVID-19 hotline at +45 70 20 02 33 for a COVID-19 assessment and recommendations for testing, and treatment. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/denmark/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section https://web.archive.org/web/20201020124150/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/denmark/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5+Testing&Type=Section " Denmark,DNK,20201010,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201020124638/https://dig.watch/updates/denmark-launches-national-contact-tracing-app" Denmark,DNK,20201010,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Public transport passengers are required to wear face masks or shields. Airline passengers must wear surgical face masks from the moment they enter a terminal and while on board a flight until they leave the terminal after their arrival Danish National Police may fine individuals for violating COVID-19 regulations. The fine for failure to wear a face mask, violating gathering limits, or loitering in areas deemed “hotspots” is 2500 Danish Kroner for a first-time offense and can increase thereafter for repeated violations. Refer to the list of fines (in Danish) for more detail. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020110726/https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Denmark,DNK,20201021,C1: School closing,0,,"Schools have not been closed in general since before the summer vacation. A school can choose to close for a short period due to Covid-19 cases in the school amongst teachers or pupils just to avoid further spreading the virus. On a press meeting on October 23rd the prime minister announced new restriction. As part of her speech she pointed out that it is a priority for the government to keep schools open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030113153/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik " Denmark,DNK,20201021,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On October 23rd the prime minister announced new restrictions. As part of this announcement she said that it is still recommended that employees in public and private companies work from home if it is possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030113153/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik " Denmark,DNK,20201021,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Before the announcement on October 23rd you were only allowed to be in groups of up to 50 people " Denmark,DNK,20201021,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is still running but you need to wear a mask. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030113153/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik " Denmark,DNK,20201021,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"At a press conference on October 23rd the prime minister announced new restrictions. At the same time she made it clear that it is a priority for the government to keep the businesses in Denmark running including shops, restaurants etc. No recommendation to stay at home was given and it has also not been the case since before the summer vacation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030113153/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik " Denmark,DNK,20201021,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Persons resident in countries/regions classified as banned can enter Denmark if they have a worthy purpose. If you arrive from a 'high-risk country' within the EU and the Schengen area as well as the United Kingdom or from at 'banned country' outside the EU or the Schengen area or the United Kingdom, you are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before entry. On this page you will find information about rules and required documents. https://web.archive.org/save/https://um.dk/da/rejse-og-ophold/rejse-til-udlandet/coronavirus/" Denmark,DNK,20201021,E1: Income support,2,0,"To avoid people are getting fired it is possible as a company to seek compensation for lost revenue as a consequence of restrictions. You can get up to 90% in compensation for certain employees. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030124612/https://virksomhedsguiden.dk/erhvervsfremme/content/temaer/coronavirus_og_din_virksomhed/ydelser/faa-hjaelp-til-loenudgifter-loenkompensation/eba83819-a5c6-4967-8c04-eae3cee2973d/" Denmark,DNK,20201021,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A public campaign has been running in Denmark since March 2020. It includes promotion on Social Media with advise from the Health authorities on how to avoid getting Covid-19. A Corona badge has also been offered to all citizens in Denmark - when you wear it you remind other people to keep a safe distance. Posters have been made available in many language for download and print showing an overview of current restrictions, reminding to keep the safe distance, wash your hands etc. There is one site where all the information is being made available for the public: https://web.archive.org/web/20201030113153/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik " Denmark,DNK,20201021,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"If you have been tested positive for Covid-19 the Health authorities will contact you and support you in making sure all your close connections are being asked to also get a test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030124918/https://coronasmitte.dk/coronaopsporing" Denmark,DNK,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"At a press conference on October 23rd the prime minister announced new restrictions which are implemented from October 26th. As part of these restrictions you cannot be in groups with more that 10 people. However, it is allowed to have conferences or sport events with up to 500 people if they all sit looking in the same direction. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030113153/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik " Denmark,DNK,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On a press conference on October 23rd the prime minister announced new restrictions which are implemented from October 26rd. As part of these restrictions you are no longer allowed to be in groups with more than 10 people both in private homes and public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030113153/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik " Denmark,DNK,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On October 23rd the prime minister announced new restrictions to be implemented from October 26th. These included a requirement to wear facial coverings in most public places including public transportation, shops, restaurants (when not sitting down), schools (when not sitting down) etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030113153/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,C1: School closing,0,,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,E1: Income support,2,0,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No New changes Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109111549/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201109,C1: School closing,2,0,"5.-8. class levels must so far receive distance education, as recently in North Jutland, high infection has been seen in the age group 10-14 years. New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,C8: International travel controls,3,,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,E1: Income support,2,0,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,H2: Testing policy,3,,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"New local restrictions and initiatives in Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø municipalities, where a number of citizens are infected with mink virus variants, to reduce the development of infection. Date - valid from 9 November until and including 3 December 2020. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214822/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik Details Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland The assembly ban - limit of 10 people at the same place at the same time Restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. - closed to the public except takeaway Sports, leisure and association activities - closed to the public Cultural institutions, amusement parks, zoos, etc. - closed to the public Public transport within the mentioned municipalities - only passengers who travel internally in the mentioned municipalities may be included and Ferries may only include passengers who make journeys internally Public transport to and from the mentioned municipalities - Long-distance bus travel from other parts of the country and in and out of the mentioned municipalities is not allowed." Denmark,DNK,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"The government continues to impose new restrictions for residents of North Jutland in the municipalities of Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø. Note: it seems this should be coded as 1T rather than 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland#accordionElement_54AF2150-C4A5-4CB2-9C47-5B3210A8F28A " Denmark,DNK,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"The government continues to impose new restrictions for residents of North Jutland in the municipalities of Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Vesthimmerland, Thisted and Læsø. Note: it seems this should be coded as 1T rather than 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116214953/https://coronasmitte.dk/restriktioner-i-nordjylland#accordionElement_54AF2150-C4A5-4CB2-9C47-5B3210A8F28A" Denmark,DNK,20201116,E1: Income support,2,1,"The compensation schemes for salary and revenue loss will continue until 31 January. ""The government and a broad majority of the parliamentary parties have just entered into an agreement that extends the aid packages until 31 January. "" There are also measures in place for self-employed and freelancers affected by restrictions. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124093950/https://em.dk/nyhedsarkiv/2020/oktober/covid-19-ny-aftale-udvider-hjaelpepakker-til-dansk-erhvervs-kultur-og-idraetsliv/ https://archive.vn/xmKCO" Denmark,DNK,20201119,C1: School closing,1,1,"The restrictions imposed in North Jutland were ""significantly eased from 19 November 2020"", with a few exceptions. There are general restrictions in place that require ""partial use of sanitary napkins in educational institutions"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201121062734/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201119,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The restrictions imposed in North Jutland were ""significantly eased from 19 November 2020"", with a few exceptions. It seems there are no stay-at-home requirements elsewhere in the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121062734/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201119,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The restrictions imposed in North Jutland were ""significantly eased from 19 November 2020"", with a few exceptions. It seems there are no restrictions on internal movement elsewhere in the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121062734/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Starting from 23 November 2020, new measures have been implemented to contain the infection in Holstebro and Ringkøbing-Skjern municipalities. This is because a high incidence of infection has been found among people related to mink farms and fur series. ""[R]esidents of the affected municipalities are encouraged to interact with as few people as possible."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124080425/https://coronasmitte.dk/anbefalinger-i-holstebro-og-ringkoebing-skjern http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124073155/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik " Denmark,DNK,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"The government continues to implement restrictions that require ""partial use of sanitary napkins in educational institutions"". The restriction will be applicable from 26 October 2020 to 2 January 2021. Meanwhile, there are no longer any special, local restrictions in North Jutland. The same restrictions apply as in the rest of Denmark. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124073155/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik " Denmark,DNK,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Restaurants, bars, cafes, and all other stores are open, with sanitation and social distancing requirements. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124074034/https://coronasmitte.dk/arkader-butiks-og-storcentre http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124074044/https://coronasmitte.dk/forretninger-med-taet-kundekontakt http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201101040230/https://coronasmitte.dk/natklubber-vaertshuse-restauranter-spillehaller" Denmark,DNK,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The government continues to restrict, but not ban, public events. ""The assembly ban is maintained for a maximum of 10 people. However, certain exceptions apply. The assembly ban at outdoor funerals and funerals is maintained at a maximum of 50 people."" According to the government's announcement, the limit of 10 people applies from 26 October 2020 until and including 13 December 2020. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124073155/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124074446/https://coronasmitte.dk/arrangementer-og-forsamlinger" Denmark,DNK,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The government continues to restrict assemblies. With a few exceptions, ""[i]t is forbidden to hold or participate in events, events, activities or the like where more than 10 people are present in the same place at the same time. The ban applies both indoors and outdoors and includes both public and private events, events, etc."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124074446/https://coronasmitte.dk/arrangementer-og-forsamlinger http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124073155/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is open but with mask-wearing and social distancing requirements. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124073155/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government continues to intensify border control. Countries and regions are classified as open, quarantine, or high-risk. ""Persons residing in a country / region that is categorized as open (yellow) may travel into Denmark regardless of purpose."" ""Persons residing in a quarantine country (within the EU, Schengen and the United Kingdom) that is not categorized as a high-risk country may travel into Denmark if they have a recognizable purpose for the trip."" ""Persons residing in a high-risk country (within the EU, Schengen and the United Kingdom)must enter Denmark with a recognizable purpose, but must also be able to show a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, which must have been taken a maximum of 72 hours before entry."" ""Countries outside the EU, Schengen and the United Kingdom are currently by definition quarantined countries. See exceptions, ie. third countries categorized as open, further down the page...Persons residing in one of these quarantine countries must enter Denmark with a recognizable purpose, but must also be able to show a test on a negative COVID-19 test, which must have been taken a maximum of 72 hours before entry."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124082233/https://coronasmitte.dk/rejser-ind-i-danmark/er-mit-land-len-aabent-eller-i-karantaene http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124073155/https://coronasmitte.dk/overblik" Denmark,DNK,20201124,E1: Income support,2,1,"The compensation schemes for salary and revenue loss will continue until 31 January. ""The government and a broad majority of the parliamentary parties have just entered into an agreement that extends the aid packages until 31 January. "" There are also measures in place for self-employed and freelancers affected by restrictions. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124093950/https://em.dk/nyhedsarkiv/2020/oktober/covid-19-ny-aftale-udvider-hjaelpepakker-til-dansk-erhvervs-kultur-og-idraetsliv/ https://archive.vn/xmKCO" Denmark,DNK,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government continues to provide debt/contract relief as introduced earlier. ""The Danmarks Nationalbank (DN) increased the policy rate by 15bps to -0.6 percent. The standing swap line with ECB was activated and its size was doubled to EUR 24 billion. It will remain in place as long as needed"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201020121944/https://www.nationalbanken.dk/en/pressroom/Pages/2020/03/DNN202005367.aspx http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124094824/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Denmark,DNK,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a special website for COVID-related information. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124100019/https://coronasmitte.dk/da" Denmark,DNK,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The government has introduced massive testing efforts in certain regions. Testing is generally available throughout the country. ""The test capacity (grafting and analysis capacity) in Holstebro and Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality is continuously increasing, and the intensified test effort in the affected municipalities will begin during week 48."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124100116/https://coronasmitte.dk/anbefalinger-i-holstebro-og-ringkoebing-skjern http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124100507/https://coronasmitte.dk/hvis-du-skal-testes " Denmark,DNK,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""If you are tested positive for COVID-19, healthcare professionals from the Danish Agency for Patient Safety will contact you to offer you help in locating your close contacts, who may also be infected. Among other things, they will ask you to fill out a contact tracing form."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201119143903/https://coronasmitte.dk/coronaopsporing" Denmark,DNK,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Mask-wearing is required in many public spaces such as public transport, restaurants, job centres, etc. But ""there is no general requirement to wear a bandage or visor in all rooms to which the public has access."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201124101122/https://coronasmitte.dk/mundbind-og-visir" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200302,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The ""National Plan for Orientation"" was released 2nd March, to ""provide information on the coronavirus and how to prevent it."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518101326/https://www.resumendesalud.net/60-infectologia/19800-cronologia-del-coronavirus-en-rep-d]" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200312,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Since 12 March, Government has a set of channels for information on Covid-19 including daily situation reports and a dedicated website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200517152328/https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/2020/03/12/presidente-danilo-medina-sostiene-videoconferencia-con-homologos-del-sica-para-articular-esfuerzos-y-disminuir-impacto-coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/; https://web.archive.org/save/https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/para-frenar-ritmo-contagio-covid-19-comision-alto-nivel-prohibe-circulacion-autobuses-e" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200312,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""I also want to invite the entire population to follow the recommendations of experts and health authorities. This means taking the necessary hygiene measures to prevent the Coronavirus: washing your hands frequently, keeping your distance if you have a cough or sneeze, and seeking medical attention in case of fever or respiratory distress. Likewise, we must bear in mind that the health authorities will request that people who have been in contact with infected patients also remain isolated, even if they are asymptomatic."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201116073439/https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/2020/03/12/gustavo-montalvo-comision-de-alto-nivel-dara-seguimiento-permanente-para-respuesta-a-coronavirus/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200316,C1: School closing,0,," ""We inform that today, Monday, March 16, the leaders of the private educational sector have held a meeting with the Minister of Education, Antonio Peña Mirabal, where AINEP formally requested that the voluntary closure of those educational centers be formalized private companies that are available and meet the logistics conditions until the Dominican State takes the pertinent measures regarding the national educational sector ”. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402222007/https://hoy.com.do/coronavirus-medidas-tomadas-por-colegios-y-universidades/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Dominican government suspended all flights between the Dominican Republic and the whole of Europe, China, South Korea and Iran with effect from 6am local time on Monday 16 March for one month. This applies to flights both to and from the Dominican Republic. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200402132223/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/coronavirus)" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No explicit limit on gatherings stated but all events and gatherings are suspended. As per the Interpretation Guide, I'm coding this as a ""4"". ""March 17, the holding of events and gatherings of all kinds is suspended, which includes public shows, cultural, artistic, and sporting events, activities in bars and discos, proselytizing events, government inaugurations, etc. "" https://archive.vn/dbpIq" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""employees over 60 years of age or with special health conditions will remain in their home"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510171024/https://www.elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20200318/republica-dominicana-estado-emergencia-coronavirus-7894492" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," ""March 18 , funeral services and burials are maintained, but assistance is limited only to the direct relatives of the deceased."" -- Again suggests that gatherings with other households are prohibited. https://archive.vn/dbpIq" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency declared on Mar 19 and extended through to April 30th - includes school closures. ""Teaching at all educational levels, from basic to university, was suspended until April 13."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426081828/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332541/dominican-republic-curfew-and-state-of-emergency-extended-nationwide-through-april-30-update-5; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426081843/https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/danilo-medina-prorroga-por-un-plazo-de-17-dias-contados-partir-de-manana-el-estado-de http://web.archive.org/web/20201113160010/https://www.elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20200318/republica-dominicana-estado-emergencia-coronavirus-7894492" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"State of emergency and curfew announced on Mar 19, and extended to April 30th. ""Likewise, it ordered the suspension for fifteen days of all commercial activities, with the exception of supermarkets, grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, as well as all cultural, artistic and sporting events."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201113160010/https://www.elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20200318/republica-dominicana-estado-emergencia-coronavirus-7894492 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426081828/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332541/dominican-republic-curfew-and-state-of-emergency-extended-nationwide-through-april-30-update-5; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426081843/https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/danilo-medina-prorroga-por-un-plazo-de-17-dias-contados-partir-de-manana-el-estado-de" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events forbidden: ""In the same way, following the WHO protocols and the practices in place in different countries, events and concentrations of all kinds are suspended for 15 days. This includes national and international events, public shows, cultural, artistic, and sporting events, as well as activity in bars and discos, among others."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427180440/https://www.msp.gob.do/web/?p=6627" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200319,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""Public transportation, including buses, shared minibuses (guaguas), metro trains, and cable cars have suspended services, limiting the public’s ability to move freely in urban areas."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200408151200/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""March 19, the country's borders are closed by land, sea and air."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115131004/https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/2020/04/26/listado-de-medidas-rd-vs-covid-19/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The authorities declared a curfew in the country prohibiting the transit and movement of people from 20:00 until 06:00 in the morning, from that date until Friday, April 3. The Executive Power also ordered that health personnel be exempt from the curfew, people who go to a health centre in emergencies and journalists and media personnel.(https://web.archive.org/web/20200402130654/https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/02/the-month-in-which-life-in-the-country-changed/)" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200320,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Since at least 20 March, Government has a set of channels for information on Covid-19 including daily situation reports and a dedicated website: https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/; https://web.archive.org/save/https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/para-frenar-ritmo-contagio-covid-19-comision-alto-nivel-prohibe-circulacion-autobuses-e" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The president amended decree 135-20 so that during curfew hours, people and vehicles linked to the food, energy, water, telecommunications industry, ports, airports, and others are also allowed to circulate.(https://web.archive.org/web/20200402130654/https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/02/the-month-in-which-life-in-the-country-changed/)" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200321,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""The area with the highest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is the National District, with 51, followed by the province of Santiago with 12 cases. Currently, 290 people are being followed for having a history of travel to countries with transmission or for having been in contact with confirmed cases."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201116073603/https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/2020/03/21/ministerio-salud-publica-confirma-112-casos-covid-19-incluyendo-3-fallecimientos/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200322,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing available to: - People who have been in countries with circulation of the virus in the last 15 days or who have traveled on cruise ships. • People with two or more symptoms associated with the virus. • People who have been in contact with other people infected by the virus. http://web.archive.org/web/20201116070448/https://www.cnss.gob.do/index.php/noticias/item/853-gobierno-dispone-cierre-operaciones-presenciales-sector-privado-ofrece-servicios-no-esenciales" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200324,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""The Government ordered the prohibition of social gatherings"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200402130654/https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/02/the-month-in-which-life-in-the-country-changed/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200326,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Tests will be carried out in houses to avoid crowds In this sense, the Minister of the Presidency stressed that “these tests will be carried out at his own home. Request them by phone at these centers and do not go to them in person, in order to avoid crowds and risk of contagion ”. The Dominican government will finance the cost of carrying out the tests of the authorized private laboratories. The tests will be covered for all those people who have a medical prescription and are 59 years or older and have a debilitating health condition, considered risky, such as hypertension, diabetes, respiratory diseases, cancer, kidney failure, among others. In the same way, and always with a medical prescription, the cost of the test will be covered for those who present two or more symptoms."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201116071126/https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/2020/03/27/continuan-medidas-para-frenar-propagacion-covid-19-gobierno-pondra-en-marcha-plan-operativo-de-desinfeccion-de-espacios-publicos/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The curfew is extended to 17:00 until 06:00am. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200402130654/https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/02/the-month-in-which-life-in-the-country-changed/)" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200327,E1: Income support,1,1,"Launch the “Stay at Home” program to subsidize 1.5 million Dominican households, identified as poor or vulnerable and that are mainly informal. The program will transfer RD $ 5,000 pesos per month to 811,003 families that currently benefit from “Eating is First”. In addition, coverage will be increased to include 688,997 new homes, during a period of 2 months. The program will also make an additional transfer reaching up to RD $ 7.00 to those households with a member over 60 years of age or with a health precondition that makes them vulnerable to COVID-19. This targeted intervention will involve resources for RD $ 16,981.7 MM. Create the Employee Solidarity Assistance Fund (FASE), which will transfer RD $ 8,500 per month to formal employees who have been suspended from their work. FASE will impact more than 754,000 families, representing an injection of liquidity to the economy of up to RD $ 15,000 million. http://web.archive.org/web/20201115135417/https://www.hacienda.gob.do/gobierno-lanza-un-paquete-historico-de-ayuda-economica-para-proteger-a-la-republica-dominicana/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200330,H2: Testing policy,2,,""" the tests will be administered in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Public Health that establish that they must be prescribed to people who present two or more symptoms associated with COVID-19. Likewise, who have had contacts with confirmed patients of this disease, been exposed to places of transmission outside the country, and others that are considered necessary for epidemiological reasons. People who have a prescription for confirmatory laboratory tests of COVID-19 by doctors of the specialties defined by the Ministry of Public Health, currently an internist, pulmonologist, infectious disease specialist or epidemiologist, should request an appointment at the public or private laboratory of their choice that has been authorized by the Ministry of Public Health, which will indicate the date, place and procedure for taking the sample."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201116071844/https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/2020/03/30/gobierno-aprueba-cobertura-pruebas-de-laboratorio-covid-19-para-afiliados-y-no-afiliados-mientras-dure-emergencia-epidemiologica/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200330,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Anyone who has had contact with a person who has COVID-19 can access free testing (self-nomination) http://web.archive.org/web/20201116071844/https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/2020/03/30/gobierno-aprueba-cobertura-pruebas-de-laboratorio-covid-19-para-afiliados-y-no-afiliados-mientras-dure-emergencia-epidemiologica/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Minister of Public Health recommends continuing the curfew past the expiry date of April 3rd. To date, over 22,000 arrests have been made of people failing to comply. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200402130654/https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/02/the-month-in-which-life-in-the-country-changed/)" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""curfew will be extended until April 30, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am.” Surveillance on the streets will also be expanded and police and military control will be tightened for those who are not strictly traveling necessarily between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200424042130/https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/18/dominican-president-medina-cites-success-of-results-of-covid-19-measures-warned-of-other-measures-and-extends-curfew/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200424,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Roadblocks have been set up at various points throughout the country prohibiting internal travel in the country. U.S. citizens with urgent travel, including travel to the airport for departure, should be prepared to present supporting documentation to the Dominican authorities at each check point."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426082415/https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Curfew extended until May 17. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200524150825/https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/mundo/nota/republicadominicanaextiendelacuarentenapor17diasmas-2564999/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200427,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""In the Dominican Republic , public transport must first be reopened with specific measures such as the mandatory use of masks, and operate with fewer users to maintain physical distancing . The Metro, OMSA and the cable carthey must prepare now to offer massive, safe and efficient transport. To the buses, conchos and voladoras, you also have to put hygiene rules and a limit on passenger capacity."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115104610/https://www.hechosdehoy.com/covid19-el-virus-es-el-nuevo-jefe-en-repblica-dominicana-79186.htm ""Public transportation, including buses, shared minibuses (guaguas), metro trains, and cable cars have suspended services, limiting the public’s ability to move freely in urban areas."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200501104238/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200427,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government has a set of channels for information on Covid-19 including daily situation reports and a website available at https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200428,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""We do not know when the government will authorize massive events once again"", says a high-rank sports manager in the DR http://web.archive.org/web/20201115101908/https://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/el-coronavirus-tiene-detenida-y-sin-programas-la-competencia-nacional-GP18602602" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200428,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Among the measures taken by the Government of the Republic is the prohibition of agglomeration of people as well as the prohibition of social gatherings in the grocery stores and the consumption of alcohol within them, and indicated the postponement of family celebrations such as weddings or birthdays."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201116160124/https://listindiario.com/la-republica/2020/05/02/615744/video-margarita-se-canta-cumpleanos-feliz-y-se-da-un-abrazo-de-felicitaciones" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200428,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Curfew has been extended until May 17. The new decree exhorts people to stay at their homes. ""People is required to stay at home and exit only for only strictly necessary purposes."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115112924/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/04/30/republica-dominicana-extiende-toque-de-queda-nocturno-hasta-el-17-de-mayo/ ""A curfew is in place from 5pm to 6am every day (please see below). There is a lockdown in place: everybody should stay at home and only leave when necessary for food, medical supplies or medical attention. When leaving home, only one member of the family should go out and they should follow social distancing rules (2 metres away from any other person)."" ""https://web.archive.org/web/20200510073558/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/coronavirus""" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200501,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are required in all public spaces in the Dominican Republic https://web.archive.org/web/20201013111157/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/adbb9cbf-f780-4f58-a8bf-189496d34504" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200511,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200511,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Emergency measures will continue as before until May 18, 2020. The country is getting ready to exit the state of emergency next Monday. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514232916/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202005/463080-nicaragua-el-salvador-dominicana-coronavirus.html" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Emergency measures will continue as before until May 18, 2020. The country is getting ready to exit the state of emergency next Monday. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514232916/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202005/463080-nicaragua-el-salvador-dominicana-coronavirus.html " Dominican Republic,DOM,20200511,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Emergency measures will continue as before until May 18, 2020. The country is getting ready to exit the state of emergency next Monday. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514232916/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202005/463080-nicaragua-el-salvador-dominicana-coronavirus.html" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200511,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Emergency measures will continue as before until May 18, 2020. The country is getting ready to exit the state of emergency next Monday. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514232916/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202005/463080-nicaragua-el-salvador-dominicana-coronavirus.html" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200516,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No changes found." Dominican Republic,DOM,20200516,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No changes found." Dominican Republic,DOM,20200518,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Dominican Republic,DOM,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes found." Dominican Republic,DOM,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The national curfew has been extended until June 13. Some exceptions have been authorized now. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601184106/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/01/republica-dominicana-extiende-el-estado-de-emergencia-hasta-el-13-de-junio/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200518,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601164948/https://www.arecoa.com/aeropuertos/2020/05/19/reapertura-vuelos-comerciales-rd-se-hara-manera-gradual-jac/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200520,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From May 20, some sectors have been authorised to re-open their workplaces. The tourism industry will remain closed. ""Spokespersons for the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development (MEPyD) indicated that the first phase of the de-escalation, which will come into effect on Wednesday 20, will include almost all economic sectors, except those that by their nature involve crowds of people. This means that from that day on, any type of company -except bars and discos, cinemas, gyms, gambling venues, hotels, shopping centers and restaurants, which only with delivery or take-out services can open to the public, always that they respect the permitted attendance percentages."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601141424/https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/mas-de-600-mil-empleados-vuelven-manana-a-sus-puestos-de-trabajo-en-rd-ID18933830" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200520,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""On May 20, some public transportation services, including buses, metro trains, and cable cars will restart with social distancing guidelines and reduced schedules."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200521092913/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ The public transport has been opened to provide transport coverage to workers. Passengers must follow strict sanitary measures. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528033058/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/video/dominicana-reactivacion-economica-transporte-publico-coronavirus-jessica-hasbun-lkl-perspectivas-mexico/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200523,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201017140433/https://twitter.com/SaludPublicaRD/status/1264206882794868736/photo/1" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200526,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Roadblocks have been set up at various points throughout the country prohibiting internal travel in the country. U.S. citizens with urgent travel, including travel to the airport for departure, should be prepared to present supporting documentation to the Dominican authorities at each check point."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528084830/https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200527,E1: Income support,1,1,"""On May 17, a new program called Pa’ti was introduced to support independent workers, providing RD$5,000 (about US$90) a month to each beneficiary with an additional allowance made available for healthcare workers, the military and police officers, amounting to RD$2.4 billion"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115135934/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200601,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""The measure has been in force on the Caribbean island since March 20 and the government had relaxed restrictions on May 20, by subtracting three hours from the curfew from Monday to Saturday and one on Sundays. That day, commercial activities and state public transportation were also partially reactivated. Although the borders are still closed and classes are suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611002306/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/02/republica-dominicana-extiende-por-12-dias-mas-toque-de-queda-nocturno/ ""On May 20, some public transportation services, including buses, metro trains, and cable cars restarted with social distancing guidelines and reduced schedules."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200607105000/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The national curfew has been extended from June 1 to June 12. Borders remain closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200611002306/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/02/republica-dominicana-extiende-por-12-dias-mas-toque-de-queda-nocturno/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200601,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Until June 2, the country’s borders will remain closed by land, sea and air, so all flights to and from Dominican Republic from said date and time will be suspended along with the arrival and departure of all cruises in all ports in the country. As of the date of this release, the official date of reopening of the country’s borders has not been confirmed. All Dominican passengers coming from abroad will be quarantined for two weeks."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200528225939/https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/newsroom/coronavirus/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200610,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Note that police checkpoints are common. Always drive with proper identification documentation (e.g. passport and visa, if relevant) and car registration information."" https://archive.vn/wip/QS5YI" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200612,C1: School closing,3,1,"The current state of emergency will end on June 30 and the government has decided not to extend it. Until then, no changes have been introduced with only one exception related to the night curfew (coded in C6). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629203706/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/28/republica-dominicana-levanta-toque-de-queda-nocturno-por-covid-19/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The current state of emergency will end on June 30 and the government has decided not to extend it. Until then, no changes have been introduced with only one exception related to the night curfew (coded in C6). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629203706/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/28/republica-dominicana-levanta-toque-de-queda-nocturno-por-covid-19/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200612,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The current state of emergency will end on June 30 and the government has decided not to extend it. Until then, no changes have been introduced with only one exception related to the night curfew (coded in C6). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629203706/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/28/republica-dominicana-levanta-toque-de-queda-nocturno-por-covid-19/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Roadblocks have been set up at various points throughout the country prohibiting internal travel in the country. U.S. citizens with urgent travel, including travel to the airport for departure, should be prepared to present supporting documentation to the Dominican authorities at each check point."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618073013/https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Dominican Republic,DOM,20200628,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Night curfews have been suspended starting from June 28. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629203706/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/28/republica-dominicana-levanta-toque-de-queda-nocturno-por-covid-19/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200630,C1: School closing,3,1,"Although the state of emergency is lifted from 30 June, all schools and universities remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200713211345/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/staying-during-coronavirus" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200630,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Casinos, bars, clubs, cinemas, theatres, gyms and similar venues remain closed. Restaurants and cafes can only offer takeaway and delivery services. http://web.archive.org/web/20200713211345/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/staying-during-coronavirus" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200630,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All events remain suspended. Sports and athletic training is permitted only if strict social distancing rules are kept. http://web.archive.org/web/20200713211345/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/staying-during-coronavirus" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200630,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Still active: "" On May 20, some public transportation services, including buses, metro trains, and cable cars restarted with social distancing guidelines and reduced schedules."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200623134059/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Those over 60 years old or with underlying health conditions are particularly encouraged to stay at home and only leave the house for essential trips http://web.archive.org/web/20200811192246/https://www.msp.gob.do/web/?p=7826" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200701,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Tourism has been reactivated in the Dominican Republic. All passengers will have their temperature checked at the airport. ""If a passenger registers a temperature above 100.6 °F degrees (38 °C) or presents any other symptoms, airport authorities will administer a rapid COVID-19 test and initiate the protocols for isolation and treatment of the case."" There are new guidelines in airport terminals that require social distancing and mandatory use of face masks for both employees and passengers. ""Passengers will be required to fill out and submit a Traveler’s Health Affidavit. Through this form, passengers declare they have not felt any COVID-19 related symptoms in the last 72 hours and provide contact details for the next 30 days."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200711052056/https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/newsroom/coronavirus/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200710,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Large events and public gatherings of all kinds suspended."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200710065647/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Dominican Republic,DOM,20200720,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Dominican Republic's President Danilo Medina declared Monday (July 20) state of emergency for 45 days due to an increase in coronavirus cases. The executive order was announced by Director General of Communication Roberto Rodriguez Marchena on Twitter. The order, which was approved by Congress, will be effective as of Tuesday for a period of 20 days then it will be reviewed based on the epidemiological evolution of COVID-19 in the country. The curfew starts at different evening hours in Dominican cities, changing between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and ends at 5 a.m."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200810032251/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/dominican-republic-issues-state-of-emergency-over-virus/1916882" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200720,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Dominican Republic's President Danilo Medina declared Monday (July 20) state of emergency for 45 days due to an increase in coronavirus cases. The executive order was announced by Director General of Communication Roberto Rodriguez Marchena on Twitter. The order, which was approved by Congress, will be effective as of Tuesday for a period of 20 days then it will be reviewed based on the epidemiological evolution of COVID-19 in the country. The curfew starts at different evening hours in Dominican cities, changing between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and ends at 5 a.m."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200810032251/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/dominican-republic-issues-state-of-emergency-over-virus/1916882" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200722,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Indirect evidence of checkpoints and roadblocks: ""Santo Domingo.- Major traffic jams, chaos and dozens of arrests were observed on the first day of the new curfew adopted by the Government as a measure against the rising cases of COVID-19. Police and military checkpoints were placed at busy intersections but the officers couldn’t control the high number of vehicles."" https://archive.vn/wip/aQaJl" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200808,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The government on 8 August that the past authorities’ curfew would remain, without any variation, until September 3 as part of the measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the country. They also noted that to ensure compliance of the compliance and the wearing of masks in public spaces, police and military surveillance will be enforced. The curfew requires that people stay inside their homes from 7/8pm in the evenings until 5am the following morning. Furthermore, people will be required to stay home on Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm to 5am in some areas. Source: http://archive.vn/0MTCv" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200819,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Due to the extension of the curfew until 3 September that requires individuals to stay at home from 7/8pm until 5am the following morning, commercial establishments have been warned that if they violate the curfew, action would be taken without contemplation. ""Entertainment establishments, such as casinos, nightclubs, cinemas, and theaters, remain closed."" Source: http://archive.vn/hAb78 http://web.archive.org/web/20201115095030/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-dominican-republic-extends-differential-curfew-nationwide-until-sept-3" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200819,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The government on 8 August that the past authorities’ curfew would remain, without any variation, until September 3 as part of the measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the country. They also noted that to ensure compliance of the compliance and the wearing of masks in public spaces, police and military surveillance will be enforced. The curfew requires that people stay inside their homes from 7/8pm in the evenings until 5am the following morning. Furthermore, people will be required to stay home on Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm to 5am in some areas. Source: http://archive.vn/0MTCv" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200822,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Since July 30, all passengers arriving in the Dominican Republic are required to present a PCR test and all individuals who test positive will be required to quarantine as instructed by authorities. http://web.archive.org/web/20200826024933/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200822,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Social distancing protocols have been established for a variety of activities and masks are required by law in public spaces. Masks are required in public transportation."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200826024933/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200902,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Dominican Republic authorities announced that the state of emergency and curfew currently in effect in the country amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will be extended from Thursday, September 3. President Luis Abinader made the announcement about the extensions, noting that the state of emergency will be extended for a period of 45 days and the nightly 17:00 to 06:00 curfew will be extended for an additional 25 days. The declaration provides the government with the ability to apply proportional restrictions on freedom of movement, public assembly, and other powers needed to control the spread of the virus. Both are subject to further extensions if the increase in virus cases continues. "" https://archive.vn/SX6b4" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200912,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All events have been suspended, including sports fixtures, cultural and artistic events, conventions and fairs, and any other events which could lead to concentrations of people. No events can take place with members of the public in stadiums, sports arenas or similar venues. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/coronavirus [web archive unavailable, accessed 24th September 2020]" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200912,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Public transportation operates with modified schedules, with at least 1.5 meters of separation between users and a 60% limited capacity. Bus services (OMSA) and Santo Domingo subway operate from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday and from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. On Sundays, buses operate from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cable car operates from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday, from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday and from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200912184645/https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/newsroom/coronavirus/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200912,E1: Income support,1,1,"""The newly elected President Luis Abinader announced the extension of all social aid programs until the end of 2020."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115135934/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200915,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No The Government of the Dominican Republic announced that starting September 15, COVID-19 rapid tests will be performed on randomly selected travelers upon arrival. Once this measure is in place the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test prior to arrival will be eliminated. Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes Temperature checks may be implemented on arrival or departure by Dominican authorities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200920140632/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Indirect evidence that roadblocks and checkpoints are still in place: ""Even when the streets were expected to be empty, vehicular traffic attracted attention, and long lines formed at the checkpoints. Reporters from LISTÍN DIARIO walked along Independencia and Máximo avenues."" ""In the same way, at kilometer 12 of Haina, when the curfew was barely a few minutes away, people showed little interest in staying in their homes, since in some alleys, the fun was in progress. They ignored the time, and they did not carry their driving licenses, the policemen and guards posted at the different checkpoints did not compromise. "" https://archive.vn/wip/5VAKe" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change found" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some but not all sectors and types of businesses are reopened. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120851/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Large events and public gatherings of all kinds suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017121428/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/384286/dominican-republic-government-extends-curfew-until-october-17-reduces-hours-update-18" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Social distancing protocols have been established for a variety of activities and masks are required by law in public spaces. Large events and public gatherings of all kinds suspended."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201012182826/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""[P]ublic transport will operate at a reduced capacity and those boarding must observe social distancing rules, and wear masks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017122839/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/coronavirus" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Dominican Republic authorities have announced that the nationwide curfew, in place due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, has been extended until October 17. However, the curfew, which was first imposed on July 20, has been pushed back by four hours on weekdays and will now run from 21:00 to 05:00 (local time) Monday to Friday. The original 17:00 - 05:00 curfew will continue to be enforced on Saturdays and Sundays. Health workers, security personnel, some government employees, international travelers in transit to ports or airports, and those providing essential services are exempt from the overnight movement restrictions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017121428/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/384286/dominican-republic-government-extends-curfew-until-october-17-reduces-hours-update-18" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy about movement restrictions found. Nothing was found regarding restrictions on intercity or interprovincial travel. ""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201009190715/https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The Government of the Dominican Republic announced that starting September 15, COVID-19 rapid tests will be performed on randomly selected travelers upon arrival. Once this measure is in place the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test prior to arrival will be eliminated. "" It seems that quarantine is only in place if you test positive when randomly tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017121147/https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120851/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201007,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Social distancing protocols have been established for a variety of activities and masks are required by law in public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017121147/https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026111801/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390236/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-until-november-12-update-19" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026111801/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390236/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-until-november-12-update-19" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026111801/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390236/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-until-november-12-update-19 ""Large events and public gatherings of all kinds suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026111801/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390236/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-until-november-12-update-19" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Social distancing protocols have been established for a variety of activities and masks are required by law in public spaces. Large events and public gatherings of all kinds suspended."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201016191936/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Public transportation operates with modified schedules, with at least 1.5 meters of separation between users and a 60% limited capacity. Bus services (OMSA), Santo Domingo subway (Metro) and the Cable Car operate from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm from Monday to Friday and from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The Cable Car operates from 8am to 6pm on Sundays."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201026215906/https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/newsroom/coronavirus/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Dominican authorities extended the nationwide curfew which is currently in effect between 21:00 and 05:00 (local time) on weekdays, and 19:00 and 05:00 on weekends until November 12 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Health workers, security personnel, some government employees, international travelers in transit to ports or airports, and those providing essential services are exempt from the overnight movement restrictions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026111801/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390236/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-until-november-12-update-19" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026112718/https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The Dominican Republic has reopened its borders to international commercial flights and limited services are available to and from the US, Spain, France, and other selected countries. Those arriving in the country are not required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result but may be selected for random testing on arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026111801/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390236/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-until-november-12-update-19" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201017,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026111801/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390236/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-until-november-12-update-19" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Social distancing protocols have been established for a variety of activities and masks are required by law in public spaces. Large events and public gatherings of all kinds suspended."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028083000/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change found" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Large events and public gatherings of all kinds suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109151319/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change found" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1," ""From September 28, there is a nationwide curfew (all cities and provinces) from Monday through Friday from 9 pm to 5 am, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 pm to 5 am. Full details can be found on https://presidencia.gob.do/."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109151319/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy update" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No The Government of the Dominican Republic announced that starting September 15, COVID-19 rapid tests will be performed on randomly selected travelers upon arrival. Once this measure is in place the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test prior to arrival will be eliminated. Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes Temperature checks may be implemented on arrival or departure by Dominican authorities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109151319/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Social distancing protocols have been established for a variety of activities and masks are required by law in public spaces. Masks are required in public transportation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109151319/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Dominican Republic,DOM,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Social distancing protocols have been established for a variety of activities and masks are required by law in public spaces. Large events and public gatherings of all kinds suspended."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201109151319/https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Dominican authorities extended the nationwide curfew which is currently in effect between 21:00 and 05:00 (local time) on weekdays, and 19:00 and 05:00 on weekends through December 1 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Health workers, security personnel, some government employees, international travelers in transit to ports or airports, and those providing essential services are exempt from the overnight movement restrictions. Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed. The Dominican Republic has reopened its borders to international commercial flights and limited services are available to and from the US, Spain, France, and other selected countries. Those arriving in the country are not required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result but may be selected for random testing on arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116163229/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/398741/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-through-december-1-update-20" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Dominican authorities extended the nationwide curfew which is currently in effect between 21:00 and 05:00 (local time) on weekdays, and 19:00 and 05:00 on weekends through December 1 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Health workers, security personnel, some government employees, international travelers in transit to ports or airports, and those providing essential services are exempt from the overnight movement restrictions. Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed. The Dominican Republic has reopened its borders to international commercial flights and limited services are available to and from the US, Spain, France, and other selected countries. Those arriving in the country are not required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result but may be selected for random testing on arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116163229/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/398741/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-through-december-1-update-20" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Dominican authorities extended the nationwide curfew which is currently in effect between 21:00 and 05:00 (local time) on weekdays, and 19:00 and 05:00 on weekends through December 1 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Health workers, security personnel, some government employees, international travelers in transit to ports or airports, and those providing essential services are exempt from the overnight movement restrictions. Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed. The Dominican Republic has reopened its borders to international commercial flights and limited services are available to and from the US, Spain, France, and other selected countries. Those arriving in the country are not required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result but may be selected for random testing on arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116163229/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/398741/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-through-december-1-update-20" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Dominican authorities extended the nationwide curfew which is currently in effect between 21:00 and 05:00 (local time) on weekdays, and 19:00 and 05:00 on weekends through December 1 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Health workers, security personnel, some government employees, international travelers in transit to ports or airports, and those providing essential services are exempt from the overnight movement restrictions. Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed. The Dominican Republic has reopened its borders to international commercial flights and limited services are available to and from the US, Spain, France, and other selected countries. Those arriving in the country are not required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result but may be selected for random testing on arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116163229/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/398741/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-through-december-1-update-20" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Dominican authorities extended the nationwide curfew which is currently in effect between 21:00 and 05:00 (local time) on weekdays, and 19:00 and 05:00 on weekends through December 1 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Health workers, security personnel, some government employees, international travelers in transit to ports or airports, and those providing essential services are exempt from the overnight movement restrictions. Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed. The Dominican Republic has reopened its borders to international commercial flights and limited services are available to and from the US, Spain, France, and other selected countries. Those arriving in the country are not required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result but may be selected for random testing on arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116163229/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/398741/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-through-december-1-update-20" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Dominican authorities extended the nationwide curfew which is currently in effect between 21:00 and 05:00 (local time) on weekdays, and 19:00 and 05:00 on weekends through December 1 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Health workers, security personnel, some government employees, international travelers in transit to ports or airports, and those providing essential services are exempt from the overnight movement restrictions. Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed. The Dominican Republic has reopened its borders to international commercial flights and limited services are available to and from the US, Spain, France, and other selected countries. Those arriving in the country are not required to present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result but may be selected for random testing on arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116163229/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/398741/dominican-republic-authorities-extend-nationwide-curfew-through-december-1-update-20" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201117,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201117,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201124,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. ""Dominican authorities extended the nationwide curfew which is currently in effect between 21:00 and 05:00 (local time) on weekdays, and 19:00 and 05:00 on weekends through December 22 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Health workers, security personnel, some government employees, international travelers in transit to ports or airports, and those providing essential services are exempt from the overnight movement restrictions. Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain in place across the country, including the compulsory use of face masks in public and the requirement to maintain 1.5m (5ft) social distance. Entertainment venues, event spaces, cultural facilities, and schools also remain closed."" https://archive.is/4csLd " Dominican Republic,DOM,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of 13 Dec 2020, per the U.K. government travel site: ""All events have been suspended, including sports fixtures, cultural and artistic events, conventions and fairs, and any other events which could lead to concentrations of people. No events can take place with members of the public in stadiums, sports arenas or similar venues. Entertainment activities and athletic training and sports are permitted only if they can be practiced in strict compliance with social distancing rules."" https://archive.vn/MFL1R" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The maximum group size allowed is 10 people."" https://archive.vn/I4OEH" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201124,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Public transportation operates with modified schedules, with at least 1.5 meters of separation between users and a 60% limited capacity. Bus services (OMSA) and Santo Domingo subway (Metro) operate Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Santo Domingo Cable Car operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; on Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m."" https://archive.is/3pt7E" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew remains in place. " Dominican Republic,DOM,20201124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"As of 13 Dec 2020: ""Aligning with the launch of the Responsible Tourism Recovery Plan on September 15th, travelers no longer need to provide a negative PCR or COVID-19 test upon arrival. Instead, airports and other ports of entry will administer a quick, aleatory breath test to between 3% and 10% of passengers, and all those who present symptoms, upon arrival. All passengers will also need to perform a temperature check. Passengers who present symptoms or whose test results are positive will be isolated and attended at authorized locations. Prior to departure, travelers should confirm with their airline provider and airport of origin regarding any testing or other related requirements for inbound flights to the Dominican Republic, or necessary requirements needed upon arrival in their country of origin. "" https://archive.is/3pt7E" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,"As of 14 Dec 2020, government programs still in place through the end of 2020. ""The original economic measures announced by the previous administration amounted to RD$32 billion (about US$576 million, or ¾ percent of GDP). These include higher social spending: (i) the Quédate en Casa program (RD$17 billion), subsidizing the most vulnerable households, including informal workers. Coverage under the existing program Comer es Primero, paying RD$5,000 (about US$90) per month, increased from 0.8 to 1.5 million households; 452,817 families will receive additional transfers of RD$2,000 (about US$36) per month; (ii) the newly created Employee Solidarity Assistance Fund (FASE) (RD$15 billion), which benefits about 754,000 families of formal workers who were laid off with a monthly transfer up to 70 percent of last formal wages (minimum of RD$5,000, RD$8,104 on average); (iii) On May 17, a new program called Pa’ti was introduced to support independent workers, providing RD$5,000 (about US$90) a month to each beneficiary with an additional allowance made available for healthcare workers, the military and police officers, amounting to RD$2.4 billion. The newly elected President Luis Abinader announced the extension of all social aid programs until the end of 2020. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214160101/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#D" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew has been extended. ""By Decree 684-20, it is extended for 20 days, from 2 December until 22 December of the current year, the curfew established in the national territory from Monday to Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m."" http://archive.today/EqEye" Dominican Republic,DOM,20201214,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"As of 15 Dec 2020, no announcements found that mention a vaccine distribution plan. " Algeria,DZA,20200215,E1: Income support,0,,"Algiers — The President of the Republic announced Tuesday that he had signed today a decree establishing the granting of an exceptional bonus for public healthcare personnel, mobilized in the prevention and fight against the spread of coronavirus. The monthly bonus will be paid to the administrative and support staff (DZD10,000), paramedics (DZD 20,000) and doctors (DZD 40,000) It is paid for a period of three months renewable. This measure can be broadened to other categories of personnel mobilized for combating the spread of the coronavirus. This decree takes effect as of February 15, 2020. In addition, an exceptional monthly bonus of DZD 5,000 has been established for certain local authorities and public institutions staff members involved in the fight against COVID-19. **Not coded as it only for specific sectors not entire formal sector** https://web.archive.org/web/20200528120359/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004010149.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200528120447/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=2cc6c738-49f7-496f-9969-3150c8ac4d2c " Algeria,DZA,20200225,H2: Testing policy,0,,"Though testing occurred to diagnose the first case, and subsequently other cases, a testing policy by the government has not yet been released. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509145522/https://www.afro.who.int/news/algerias-main-lab-anchors-covid-19-response" Algeria,DZA,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""Health authorities have been calling on citizens to stick on prevention measures, including washing hands constantly, and taking necessary protection measures in case of travelling abroad to avoid contamination"" see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501001516/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/05/c_138844004.htm " Algeria,DZA,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Algerian government announced on March 10 that political, economic, and cultural events/gatherings are canceled and spectators at sporting events banned. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407120001/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321536/algeria-government-restricts-public-gatherings-nationwide-march-10-update-2 Starting 28 March, the government started lockdowns in different regions which culminated in nationwide lockdowns (partial lockdowns in some places) on 30 March. Public events continue to be banned. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426135406/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328496/algeria-ongoing-restrictions-extended-through-april-19-update-9 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426135430/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329476/algeria-curfew-extended-for-nine-provinces-april-5-update-10 On 18 April, it was announced that the nationwide curfew and lockdown measures will be extended till 29 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426135524/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/333901/algeria-government-extends-lockdown-through-april-29-update-11 " Algeria,DZA,20200312,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, following consultation with the ministers, ordered the closing of schools of primary, intermediate and secondary education as of Thursday 12 March 2020 until the end of spring holidays, on April 5th "" - See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430215039/http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/33572-coronavirus-president-tebboune-orders-all-schools-universities-closed" Algeria,DZA,20200312,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Entry denied to people with symptoms https://web.archive.org/web/20200330230505/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset" Algeria,DZA,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Current policy still appears to be border closures with countries having Covid-19 cases. Air Algeria is not travelling. This in practice translates to full border closures given that most countries are affected. But no explicit announcement of full border closure. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425190100/https://www.observalgerie.com/covid-19-en-algerie-le-confinement-sera-prolonge-au-dela-du-29-avril/2020/; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html" Algeria,DZA,20200317,C8: International travel controls,4,,"President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced in a televised speech on Tuesday, March 17, the closure of all land borders and the suspension of all air and maritime links - except for those transporting goods - to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision follows the announcement that all travel via air and sea to and from Europe will be suspended from Thursday, March 19. Air Algerie is scheduled to arrange flights for citizens returning from France. The airline will also temporary suspend its flight services to and from Tunis, Cairo, Dubai, Doha, and Amman from March 17. Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad had previously announced the suspension of flights to several African destinations including Senegal, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Cote d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso from March 19. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20200611151823/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323986/algeria-government-closes-land-borders-and-suspends-air-and-sea-transport-due-to-covid-19-march-17-update-6" Algeria,DZA,20200322,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Although I cannot find any specific testing policy, the government have spent $100mn on more testing devices, and case numbers were quickly rising, so I assume from this point at least a 1 for testing policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509150237/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-22-03-2020-fr.html" Algeria,DZA,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Algerian government sent 50% of the work force on paid leave for two weeks, ordering them to stay in their homes. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200330222657/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cp7r8vglgyet/algeria" Algeria,DZA,20200323,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Algerian government closes public transport across the country - see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430234801/https://nationalpost.com/pmn/health-pmn/algeria-set-to-suspend-public-transport-close-cafes-and-restaurants https://web.archive.org/web/20200501000025/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/north-africa/2020/03/20/Coronavirus-Algeria-suspends-public-transport-closes-cafes-and-restaurants" Algeria,DZA,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On Monday, March 23, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced a full lockdown for the Wilayat of Blida and a partial lockdown for the capital Algiers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In Blida, residents are to remain home for ten days, with few exceptions, all of which must be cleared by authorities. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509144659/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325896/algeria-government-implements-lockdown-and-curfew-in-blida-and-algiers-march-23-update-7" Algeria,DZA,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On Monday, March 23, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced a full lockdown for the Wilayat of Blida and a partial lockdown for the capital Algiers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Checkpoints were placed in the four corners of the Wilayat so that no one could leave or enter Blida. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509144659/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325896/algeria-government-implements-lockdown-and-curfew-in-blida-and-algiers-march-23-update-7" Algeria,DZA,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""On Monday, March 23, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced a full lockdown for the Wilayat of Blida and a partial lockdown for the capital Algiers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In Blida, residents are to remain home for ten days, with few exceptions, all of which must be cleared by authorities. Checkpoints will be placed in the four corners of the Wilayat and no one may leave or enter Blida. In Algiers, a curfew has been implemented from 19:00 to 07:00 (local time), and gatherings greater than two people are prohibited. Food stores are allowed to remain open in rotation, though crowds must be avoided in the shops. The military is to be dispatched to both Algiers and Blida in order to enforce the aforementioned limitation on movement."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709095702/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325896/algeria-government-implements-lockdown-and-curfew-in-blida-and-algiers-march-23-update-7" Algeria,DZA,20200330,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""On Monday, March 23, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced a full lockdown for the Wilayat of Blida and a partial lockdown for the capital Algiers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In Blida, residents are to remain home for ten days, with few exceptions, all of which must be cleared by authorities. Checkpoints will be placed in the four corners of the Wilayat and no one may leave or enter Blida. In Algiers, a curfew has been implemented from 19:00 to 07:00 (local time), and gatherings greater than two people are prohibited. Food stores are allowed to remain open in rotation, though crowds must be avoided in the shops. The military is to be dispatched to both Algiers and Blida in order to enforce the aforementioned limitation on movement."" -- https://web.archive.org/web/20200509010938/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325896/algeria-government-implements-lockdown-and-curfew-in-blida-and-algiers-march-23-update-7" Algeria,DZA,20200401,C1: School closing,3,1,"On April 1st, the Office of the President extended school closure at all levels (university included) until April 19th. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425114240/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-01-04-2020-fr.html" Algeria,DZA,20200404,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The general direction of the taxes (DGI) indicated, in a press release made public this April 04, a series of urgent measures in order to bring facilities to the Algerian companies in financial difficulties following the quasi-total stop of the economic activity in the country. This eases the burden on businesses, tax measures allowing them to extend the payment of their taxes until the end of confinement . Extensions of payments, unpaid debts, deadlines for credit, cancellation of penalties. The measures decided are applicable for a period of 6 months from 31 March 2020. and the declaration and payments of income taxes for individuals and enterprises have been postponed, except for large enterprises. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528103719/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200528113302/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/algeria-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200528113432/https://www.cliffordchance.com/content/dam/cliffordchance/briefings/2020/04/coronavirus-governement-financial-aid-to-business-an-african-guide.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200528113532/https://www.dzairdaily.com/algerie-pauvrete-confinement-coronavirus-crise-economique-2020/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200528113637/https://www.dzairdaily.com/impots-algerie-nouvelle-mesure-entreprise-coronavirus-confinement/ " Algeria,DZA,20200405,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""Health authorities have been calling on citizens to stick on prevention measures, including washing hands constantly, and taking necessary protection measures in case of travelling abroad to avoid contamination"" see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501001516/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/05/c_138844004.htm Additionally however, as a result of poor efficacy of official to raise awareness, protest movements have taken on the task of building awareness campaigns: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430231147/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/04/algeria-protest-hirak-change-coronavirus-awareness.html " Algeria,DZA,20200408,E1: Income support,0,,"‘Daily workers have evolved into the black (informal market) under the disarmed eyes of the public authorities. Regarding the present exceptional context of the country, no measures have been planned by the government to provide care for these workers’ https://web.archive.org/web/20200528111244/https://www.dzairdaily.com/algerie-travailleur-journalier-salaire-coronavirus-confinement/ " Algeria,DZA,20200413,E1: Income support,1,0,"The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune; decided to pay a solidarity allowance to needy families affected by the containment measures linked to the Coronavirus Covid-19; and to the needy, announced on Monday April 13. Decided to grant a solidarity allowance in the amount of ten thousand [10,000 DA] dinars per family. "" Says this is “as well as those who previously received the envelope of 6,000 DA; for solidarity operations for the month of Ramadan. “ but unable to find any evidence for this. On April 13th 2020 10000 DZD-Algeria (Algerian Dinar) = 78.55 USD (US$) This is a flat sum so coded as 1 Coded as formal due to this: “While the government is to be commended for its efforts to aid businesses, supporting large swathes of the population is challenging as approximately 50% of the workforce operate in the informal economy. Weak administrative capacity and insufficient data to implement cash transfers makes the planned ‘solidarity allowance’ of 10,000 dinars ($80) for Ramadan difficult to allocate to those who most need it (especially those in the informal sector). Families, communities, and religious organisations continue to be a social safety net” (From Chatham House 6th May) https://web.archive.org/web/20200528105629/https://www.dzairdaily.com/algerie-aide-10000-dinars-familles-necessiteuses-confinement-coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200528105719/https://www.uclga.org/news/covid-19-african-local-and-regional-governments-on-the-front-line/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200528112401/https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/comment/algeria-s-perfect-storm-covid-19-and-its-fallout" Algeria,DZA,20200414,C1: School closing,3,1,"Communiqué from the PM office extends school closures until 19 April: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425114240/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-01-04-2020-fr.html and a news article dated 24 April states that schools are still closed: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425114321/https://www.algerie360.com/20200424-tebboune-sexprime-sur-le-sort-de-lannee-scolaire/" Algeria,DZA,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The Wilaya of Blida was under total lockdown until the relaxing of the measures to a curfew from 14 00 to 07 00 in the context of Ramadan: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509005241/https://www.algerie1.com/actualite/coronavirus-apres-un-mois-de-confinement-total-blida-renait-a-la-vie" Algeria,DZA,20200414,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"All public transport banned with the confinement sanitaire; extended until after 29 April: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509011235/http://www.elmoudjahid.com/fr/actualites/150230; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425190100/https://www.observalgerie.com/covid-19-en-algerie-le-confinement-sera-prolonge-au-dela-du-29-avril/2020/" Algeria,DZA,20200414,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government communication on covid-19 appears to have been forthcoming: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/mediatheque/videos/pm-djerad-30-03-2020.html" Algeria,DZA,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The government announced that the lockdown and curfew measures will be extended till 29 April. During this period, residents of Blida may not enter or leave the province. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426135524/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/333901/algeria-government-extends-lockdown-through-april-29-update-11" Algeria,DZA,20200419,C1: School closing,3,1,""" ALGIERS-The Ministry of National Education announced Sunday the extension of the suspension of classes for the three education stages to 29 April."" -- https://web.archive.org/web/20200509004642/http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/33961-suspension-of-classes-for-three-education-stages-extended-to-29-april" Algeria,DZA,20200420,E1: Income support,1,0,"ALGIERS- Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and National Planning Kamel Beldjoud underlined Sunday that a budget of DZD22 billion has been allocated to support 2,200,000 families during the month of Ramadan. ****Cannot find any evidence for this elsewhere*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200528105828/http://www.aps.dz/en/society/33965-solidarity-operation-in-ramadan-dzd22-billion-for-over-two-million-families " Algeria,DZA,20200423,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The wearing of facemasks became mandatory on 23 May in all public spaces, including when using public transport, and within private cars and taxis. Since Al Eid-Fitr started on May 23, recoded start date to May 23. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017141408/https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/19/covid-19-algeria-imposes-wearing-of-masks/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200910153722/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200424,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"With Ramadan starting, the government announced lifting the total lockdown in Blida. Several wilayas continue to have daily curfew : https://web.archive.org/web/20200509005421/https://www.observalgerie.com/covid-19-en-algerie-le-confinement-sera-prolonge-au-dela-du-29-avril/2020/" Algeria,DZA,20200424,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The government lifted the full lockdown in Blida on 24 April and replaced it with curfew between 14:00 to 07:00. Night time curfews in other provinces to continue. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426141624/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335791/algeria-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-for-ramadan-april-24-update-12" Algeria,DZA,20200424,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The government lifted the full lockdown in Blida on 24 April and replaced it with curfew between 14:00 to 07:00. Night time curfews in other provinces to continue. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426141624/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335791/algeria-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-for-ramadan-april-24-update-12" Algeria,DZA,20200424,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""From 24 April, the timing of the curfew in Algiers and 8 other wilayas (Ain Defla, Medea, Setif, Oran, Tizi Ouzou, Tipaza, Bejaia and Tlemcen) was amended, and now runs from 5pm to 7am. The full lockdown in the wilaya of Blida was lifted, and replaced with a curfew from 2pm to 7am. The original 7pm to 7am curfew remains in force for all 38 remaining wilayas."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709102707/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/staying-during-coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200424,H6: Facial Coverings,0,, Algeria,DZA,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""On Sunday, April 26, Algerian Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad announced the easing of restrictions imposed on certain businesses due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Businesses permitted to reopen include those supplying building materials for public works, hairdressers, jewelers, patisseries, and clothing, shoe, and electronics shops. Urban taxis will also resume operations following the implementation of satisfactory public-health measures. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200509010515/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336616/algeria-authorities-announce-easing-of-covid-19-business-restrictions-from-april-26-update-13" Algeria,DZA,20200430,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The lockdown measures to face the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) have been extended to May 14th as well as the other related preventive measures"" -- https://web.archive.org/web/20200509004828/http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/34038-covid-19-lockdown-measures-extended-to-may-14" Algeria,DZA,20200430,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The lockdown measures to face the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) have been extended to May 14th as well as the other related preventive measures"" -- https://web.archive.org/web/20200509004828/http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/34038-covid-19-lockdown-measures-extended-to-may-14" Algeria,DZA,20200508,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"US Embassy website notes (last updated 05/08/2020) that all public transportation remains closed. -- https://web.archive.org/web/20200509011531/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20200509,C1: School closing,3,1,"Algeria will extend measures aimed at restricting movement by 15 days until May 29 to cope with rising cases of infections with the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerrad said on Tuesday. Restrictions on movement including a nationwide night curfew and closures of universities, schools, and mosques. Public transport and air travel are still suspended. https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200512-algeria-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-by-15-days/" Algeria,DZA,20200512,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""The nationwide curfew has been extended from 1pm to 7 am over the two days of Eid al Fitr. No cars or any over vehicles are allowed on the road at all over two days of Eid al Fitr."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709102707/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/staying-during-coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200514,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Eid al Fitr over, cars allowed back on the road." Algeria,DZA,20200518,E1: Income support,1,0,"IMF: “For the economic impact, the law includes 20bn for allowances to the unemployed because of COVID, and 11.5bn for transfers to poor households” ****Cannot find any evidence for this elsewhere*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200528103719/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Algeria,DZA,20200524,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The wearing of facemasks became mandatory on 24 May in all public spaces, including when using public transport, and within private cars and taxis. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910153722/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200528,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"As of May 28, home confinement requirements have been completely lifted in the provinces of Saïda, Tindouf, Illizi and Tamanrasset, as tests indicate that the R value has decreased significantly. In all other provinces, curfews and confinement requirements have been extended until June 13 (provisional, depending on the development of the epidemic). Throughout the country, the government is urging people to continue social distancing and using masks where possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603213419/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-28-05-2020-fr.html" Algeria,DZA,20200604,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On Sunday, June 7, Algerian authorities eased restrictions originally enacted to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. As the first phase of easing, several industries were permitted to resume operations, including plumbers, painters, travel agents, fast food restaurants (take-away only), and art galleries. All land borders remain closed and non-cargo international air and maritime travel, as well as domestic flights, suspended. Public spaces including schools, universities, and mosques also remain closed. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20200611154152/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348746/algeria-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-june-7-update-18" Algeria,DZA,20200604,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"A supplementary finance law (SFL) was enacted on June 4. In response to the economic impact on household and enterprises of the lockdown measures, the authorities also announced that: (i) the declaration and payments of income taxes for individuals and enterprises have been postponed, except for large enterprises; and (ii) contractual deadlines would be relaxed and penalties for companies that experience delays in completing public contracts would be suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200707002837/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Algeria,DZA,20200614,C1: School closing,3,1,"No evidence found in announcement of change in school policies." Algeria,DZA,20200614,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"It was decided after consultation with Mr. President of the Republic that eff. June 14, resumption of certain commercial, economic and social activities: - The resumption across all the wilayas of the country, of the following trade and service activities: o women's hair salons; o the sale of clothing and shoes; o driving schools; o vehicle rental. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709100237/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html" Algeria,DZA,20200614,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," Concerning the measurement of partial home confinement, it was decided after consultation with Mr. President of the Republic that eff. June 14, 1. The total lifting of home confinement for nineteen (19) wilayas (details in the link) 2. Adaptation of the home confinement schedules from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for twenty nine (29) wilayas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709100237/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html " Algeria,DZA,20200614,C5: Close public transport,0,,"It was decided after consultation with Mr. President of the Republic that eff. June 14, resumption of certain urban transport activities: -Resumption across all of the country's wilayas, of urban passenger transport activities by bus and tram, subject to compliance with some prevention rules. - The recovery across all the wilayas of the country of urban transport by individual taxis, subject to compliance with the following prevention rules: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709100237/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html" Algeria,DZA,20200614,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0," Concerning the measurement of partial home confinement, it was decided after consultation with Mr. President of the Republic that eff. June 14, 1. The total lifting of home confinement for nineteen (19) wilayas (details in the link) 2. Adaptation of the home confinement schedules from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for twenty nine (29) wilayas. /web/20200623000322/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html" Algeria,DZA,20200614,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Resumption of certain urban transport activities: Resumption across all of the country's wilayas, of urban passenger transport activities by bus and tram, subject to compliance with some prevention rules. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709100237/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html" Algeria,DZA,20200614,E1: Income support,0,,"It was decided after consultation with Mr. President of the Republic that eff. June 14, with regard to exceptional paid leave in the economic sector: - The lifting of the measure of exceptional paid leave of 50% of the workforce in the public and private economic sector, for companies that can transport their staff, and meet the health protection conditions specific to their activity. With regard to exceptional paid leave in public institutions and administrations: - The lifting of the measure of exceptional leave with pay of 50% of the staff of public institutions and administrations, while maintaining this measure for the benefit of pregnant women and those raising children under 14 years of age. The measure was therefore lifted partially, and will affect only certain groups hereon. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709105027/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html" Algeria,DZA,20200628,C1: School closing,3,1,"Public spaces including schools, universities, and mosques remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706235929/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200707001319/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html" Algeria,DZA,20200628,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Currently in the second phase of reopening businesses - phases defined as: Phase 1 - During this, several industries were permitted to resume operations, including plumbers, painters, travel agents, fast food restaurants (take-away only), and art galleries. Phase 2 - Other businesses such as clothing shops, car rentals, and hair salons have also been permitted to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706235929/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200707001319/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html" Algeria,DZA,20200628,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The second phase of easing restrictions began on June 14; curfews were lifted in the following provinces: El Bayadh, Ain Defla, Ghardaïa, Guelma, Illizi, Jijel, Mila, Mostaganem, Naama, Saida, Skikda, Tamanrasset, El Tarf, Tebessa, Ain Temouchent, Tiaret, Tindouf, Tizi-Ouzou, and Tlemcen. In the remaining 29 provinces, which includes Algiers, the curfew remains between 20:00 and 05:00 (local time). https://web.archive.org/web/20200706235929/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200707001319/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html" Algeria,DZA,20200628,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation including buses and taxi services have partially resumed, with capacity limits for the number of passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706235929/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200707001319/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html" Algeria,DZA,20200628,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The second phase of easing restrictions began on June 14; curfews were lifted in the following provinces: El Bayadh, Ain Defla, Ghardaïa, Guelma, Illizi, Jijel, Mila, Mostaganem, Naama, Saida, Skikda, Tamanrasset, El Tarf, Tebessa, Ain Temouchent, Tiaret, Tindouf, Tizi-Ouzou, and Tlemcen. In the remaining 29 provinces, which includes Algiers, the curfew remains between 20:00 and 05:00 (local time). https://web.archive.org/web/20200706235929/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200707001319/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html" Algeria,DZA,20200628,C8: International travel controls,4,,"President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced on Sunday, June 28, that the country's borders, closed since March 19 in efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, will remain closed until the end of the pandemic. Non-cargo international air and maritime travel, as well as domestic flights, are suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706235929/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20" Algeria,DZA,20200628,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government statement says that it aims at - Intensifying communication campaigns and sensitizing citizens, at the neighborhood level, through the recruitment of associations and neighborhood committees, in order to educate citizens about the need to respect the health protocols that remain in effect, name (translated from Arabic) https://web.archive.org/web/20200707001319/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html " Algeria,DZA,20200628,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The government statement says that it aims to - Strengthen epidemiological surveillance by conducting in-depth investigations, especially about people in contact, in order to break the chain of spread of infection. In this context, the human and material means necessary to implement these investigations will be provided by placing land and air transport at the disposal of the Ministry of Health in order to enable it to intervene quickly and effectively to resolve the problems raised across all states of the country https://web.archive.org/web/20200707001319/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html" Algeria,DZA,20200710,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Algerian government reimposed interprovincial travel restrictions from Friday, July 10, for one week in an effort to prevent a rise in cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The measure affects 29 provinces, including Algiers. During this period, private travel to and from these provinces will be banned. The measure comes amid an increase in cases following the easing of lockdown measures, with Blida and Algiers being among the worst affected provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716095127/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/358786/algeria-interprovincial-travel-restrictions-reimposed-for-one-week-from-july-10-update-22" Algeria,DZA,20200727,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200807031805/https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/algeria" Algeria,DZA,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""A ban is place for gatherings of more than 2 people, including the weekly “hirak” demonstrations that has taken place for the last 12 months."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200807031805/https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/algeria" Algeria,DZA,20200727,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""No intra-regional travel is yet possible, only within provinces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200807032330/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200727,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""All international flights to and from Algeria are suspended. On 28 June the Algerian President ordered that air, land and sea borders remain closed until further notice."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200807032330/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200808,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,""" The Algerian government has started to ease the measures it had undertaken to limit the spread of COVID-19 by allowing more businesses to reopen and allowing public transportation in cities to resume, but the lifting of restrictions will be gradual and dependent on the evolution of COVID-19 cases in Algeria. "" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200816105319/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20200808,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""The governor of Algiers prohibited all public transportation on Fridays and Saturdays until further notice. Public transportation (and depending on the province, private transportation) may be suspended in the other 28 provinces affected by a curfew on Fridays and Saturdays."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200816105319/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20200808,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""(...) the suspension of non-cargo domestic and international air and maritime travel remains in place (...)"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200816105319/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20200809,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""The new measures include lifting a travel ban on 29 provinces from Aug. 9 until the end of the month. During that period, a curfew will be shortened and will run from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. from the current 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., the government said."" Source: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/08/09/algeria-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions/" Algeria,DZA,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""All vehicle travel between the 29 provinces listed below as being impacted by a curfew has been prohibited for one week as of July 10: (...) Algiers, where the curfew is from 8pm to 5am. The other provinces covered by the curfew are: Boumerdes, Souk Ahras, Tissemsilt, Djelfa, Mascara, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Bouira, Relizane, Biskra, Khenchela, M’sila, Chlef, Sidi Bel Abbes, Médéa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tipaza, Ouargla, Bechar, Constantine, Oran, Sétif, Annaba, Bejaia, Adrar, Laghouat, El Oued (...)"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200816105319/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20200815,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Mosques with a capacity of more than 1,000 worshipers can reopen from August 15, through Friday prayers, which attract larger numbers of people, will remain banned throughout the country. The government will also allow the reopening of beaches and entertainment venues, as well as restaurants, cafes, and hotels. It said social distancing and protection masks would be compulsory, and warned any violation of preventive measures against the novel coronavirus would prompt it to reimpose more restrictions"" Source: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/08/09/algeria-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions/" Algeria,DZA,20200815,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""Mosques with a capacity of more than 1,000 worshipers can reopen from August 15, through Friday prayers, which attract larger numbers of people, will remain banned throughout the country. The government will also allow the reopening of beaches and entertainment venues, as well as restaurants, cafes, and hotels. It said social distancing and protection masks would be compulsory, and warned any violation of preventive measures against the novel coronavirus would prompt it to reimpose more restrictions"" Source: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/08/09/algeria-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions/" Algeria,DZA,20200817,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Universities will start to reopen from 23 August. Schools remain closed."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200817210501/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There is a nationwide ban on family gatherings of any kind, including marriages. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015744/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200818,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015744/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200827,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"A curfew is still in effect from 11pm to 6am in 29 provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910153722/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"From beginning of September, nurseries may reopen at 50 per cent capacity. No further updates on schools and universities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910154942/https://www.meed.com/algeria-amends-curfew-to-curb-covid-19 " Algeria,DZA,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 1st September 2020, Algeria's ban on cultural activities such as museums and libraries has been lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910154942/https://www.meed.com/algeria-amends-curfew-to-curb-covid-19" Algeria,DZA,20200901,E1: Income support,0,,"From 1st September 2020, the exceptional paid leave granted to women who are pregnant or raising children aged below 14 years has been rolled back. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910154942/https://www.meed.com/algeria-amends-curfew-to-curb-covid-19" Algeria,DZA,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Conflicting reports regarding inter-provincial travel in curfew areas. US Embassy in Algeria maintains that domestic travel between provinces where curfews are in place is banned, however, the UK Foreign Office is advising that travel between provinces is 'now permitted' (unable to find exact date that this change occurred). https://web.archive.org/web/20200910153722/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus --- https://web.archive.org/web/20200910162436/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restrictions still in place. According to the UK Foreign Office: ""There is a nationwide ban on family gatherings of any kind, including marriages."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201001183658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20200922,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to the US embassy, regional restrictions remain in place with curfews: ""A curfew is in effect in 29 of Algeria’s 48 provinces, including in Algiers, where the curfew is from 11pm to 6am. The other provinces covered by the curfew are: Boumerdes, Souk Ahras, Tissemsilt, Djelfa, Mascara, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Bouira, Relizane, Biskra, Khenchela, M’sila, Chlef, Sidi Bel Abbes, Médéa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tipaza, Ouargla, Bechar, Constantine, Oran, Sétif, Annaba, Bejaia, Adrar, Laghouat, El Oued"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201001183752/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Algeria,DZA,20201014,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Prime Minister announced the President's decision lifting the suspension of Friday prayer from Friday 20 Rabie El Aouel 1442 corresponding to 06 November 2020 in mosques with a capacity of more than 1,000 faithful throughout the nation, and that Fadjr prayer it will be allowed from that same date and throughout the nation, including in the wilayas covered by partial confinement at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021045727/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-14-10-2020-fr-2.html" Algeria,DZA,20201021,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Algerian Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad on Wednesday called for people to follow preventive measures against the COVID-19 when more than five million students returned to primary schools on the day, the official APS news agency reported. Djerad called on parents of students to ""support the educational and administrative staff to preserve the health of the students"" after more than seven months of school closure due to the COVID-19."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201027145404/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/22/c_139457434.htm" Algeria,DZA,20201021,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Any type of gathering of people and family reunification, including the celebration of marriages and circumcision and other events, continues to be prohibited until further notice per the Prime Minister - https://web.archive.org/web/20201024130901/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ressources/front/files/pdf/communiques/com-2020/09/com-30-09-2020-fr.pdf" Algeria,DZA,20201021,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The partial curfew confining people to their homes in several regions of the country between 11pm and 6am was extended for the month of October, per communique issued by the Prime Minister on September 30 2020 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201024130901/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ressources/front/files/pdf/communiques/com-2020/09/com-30-09-2020-fr.pdf" Algeria,DZA,20201021,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Air, land and sea borders remain closed. Commercial flights are not operating to and from Algeria, however some airlines are running special repatriation flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024150202/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20201021,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"As noted in a record from June 4, a Supplementary Finance Law was enacted on that date which announced that ""(i) the declaration and payments of income taxes for individuals and enterprises have been postponed, except for large enterprises; and (ii) contractual deadlines would be relaxed and penalties for companies that experience delays in completing public contracts would be suspended."". The provisions continue to be in effect as of October 8., per the IMF report https://web.archive.org/web/20201022185014/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Algeria,DZA,20201021,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Prime Minister announced measures to provide public information on June 29, ""Intensify communication campaigns and sensitize citizens, at the neighborhood level, through the recruitment of associations and neighborhood committees, in order to educate citizens on the need to respect health protocols that remain in force, namely: Respect for hygiene, and prevention measures; - mandatory wearing a mask;"" - https://web.archive.org/web/20200707001319/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html A call center for provision of Coronavirus-related information to the public was announced along with public information commercials in Arabic and French on radio and television, social media, and leafleting campaigns in June 2020 - https://web.archive.org/web/20200616112154/http://covid19.sante.gov.dz/fr/mesures-prise-par-le-gouvernement-2/ " Algeria,DZA,20201021,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Prime Minister announced resources for contact tracing by the Ministry of Health on June 29 2020, ""Strengthen epidemiological surveillance through in-depth investigations, particularly about contacts, in order to break the chain of transmission. In this context, the necessary human and material means will be provided to carry out these investigations, by placing land and air transport at the disposal of the Ministry of Health in order to enable them to intervene quickly and effectively to resolve the problems facing all states of the country. The formation of a strategic stock of PCR testing and diagnostic tests for the coming weeks; The expansion of the network of laboratories, including recourse to the private sector; The establishment of multidisciplinary teams at the local level to carry out epidemiological investigations in order to ensure optimal coordination of investigations in the field; The state health and population directorates have been placed at the disposal of hotel facilities to provide optimal accommodation conditions for medical staff, for the purpose of rest and insulation where necessary."" - https://web.archive.org/web/20200707001319/http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html" Algeria,DZA,20201021,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The wearing of facemasks became mandatory on 24 May in all public spaces, including when using public transport, and within private cars and taxis - https://web.archive.org/web/20201024150202/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Algerian government has started to ease the measures it had undertaken to limit the spread of COVID-19 by allowing more businesses to reopen. Mosques, restaurants, parks and cafes were permitted to reopen from 15 August. This is conditional on social distancing and sanitary measures being in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095638/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"In the provinces where restrictions are still in place, mosques will open for four daily prayers during the week, and three on Friday. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus " Algeria,DZA,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There is a nationwide ban on family gatherings of any kind, including marriages. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20201022,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Travel between provinces is now permitted though public transport options remain limited. Public and private transportation between the 29 provinces listed below as being impacted by a curfew has been prohibited. Public transportation (and depending on the province, private transportation) may be suspended on Fridays and Saturdays in the provinces affected by a curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095638/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"A curfew is in effect in 29 of Algeria’s 48 provinces, including in Algiers, where the curfew is from 11pm to 6am. The other provinces covered by the curfew are: Boumerdes, Souk Ahras, Tissemsilt, Djelfa, Mascara, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Bouira, Relizane, Biskra, Khenchela, M’sila, Chlef, Sidi Bel Abbes, Médéa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tipaza, Ouargla, Bechar, Constantine, Oran, Sétif, Annaba, Bejaia, Adrar, Laghouat, El Oued. Curfews are constantly being reviewed and revised and the curfew may be more restrictive in certain provinces or in certain areas of the provinces above for short periods of time as the health situation develops. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095638/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes A curfew is in effect in 29 of Algeria’s 48 provinces, including in Algiers, where the curfew is from 11pm to 6am. The other provinces covered by the curfew are: Boumerdes, Souk Ahras, Tissemsilt, Djelfa, Mascara, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Bouira, Relizane, Biskra, Khenchela, M’sila, Chlef, Sidi Bel Abbes, Médéa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tipaza, Ouargla, Bechar, Constantine, Oran, Sétif, Annaba, Bejaia, Adrar, Laghouat, El Oued. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095638/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201022,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Algeria closed all land borders and suspended non-cargo international air and maritime travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095638/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201022,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Ministry of Health has advised people to dial 3030 if they suspect they are symptomatic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095638/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"People are required to wear a protective mask when in public. Fines of up to 10,000 Algerian Dinars can be assessed for not wearing a mask in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095638/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201104,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open but with precautionary measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207104229/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://web.archive.org/web/20201207104911/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202010/22/WS5f90fa0ba31024ad0ba80478.html" Algeria,DZA,20201108,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open with precautionary measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207104229/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Algeria,DZA,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change." Algeria,DZA,20201110,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public and private transportation between the 29 provinces listed below as being impacted by a curfew has been prohibited. Public transportation (and depending on the province, private transportation) may be suspended on Fridays and Saturdays in the provinces affected by a curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115073533/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Curfew still in place." Algeria,DZA,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes A curfew is in effect in 29 of Algeria’s 48 provinces, including in Algiers, where the curfew is from 11pm to 6am. Curfews are constantly being reviewed and revised and the curfew may be more restrictive in certain provinces or in certain areas of the provinces above for short periods of time as the health situation develops. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115073533/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201110,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Algeria closed all land borders and suspended non-cargo international air and maritime travel as of March 17 and suspended domestic flights as of March 22. All land borders remain closed and the suspension of non-cargo domestic and international air and maritime travel remains in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115073533/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change." Algeria,DZA,20201115,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In mid-November, the Algerian government imposed mandated 3:00pm daily closures on some businesses, including salons, home goods stores, and commercial centers, in the 32 wilayas, including Algiers. Restaurants and cafes are also subject to the 3:00pm closure requirement and offer only carry-out or delivery services. It is expected that the Algerian government will review these restrictions in mid-December. The lifting of restrictions will be gradual and dependent on the evolution of COVID-19 cases in Algeria. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214081917/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201116,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public and private transportation between the 29 provinces listed below as being impacted by a curfew has been prohibited. Public transportation (and depending on the province, private transportation) may be suspended on Fridays and Saturdays in the provinces affected by a curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121143418/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"People are required to wear a protective mask when in public. Enforcement is variable. However, fines of up to 10,000 Algerian Dinars can be assessed for not wearing a mask in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121143418/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"In the provinces where restrictions are still in place, mosques will open for four daily prayers during the week, and three on Friday. Mosques, restaurants, parks and cafes were permitted to reopen from 15 August. This is conditional on social distancing and sanitary measures being in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129080406/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There is a nationwide ban on family gatherings of any kind, including marriages. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129080406/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"A curfew is in effect from 8pm to 5am in 29 provinces. These are: Algiers, Boumerdes, Souk Ahras, Tissemsilt, Djelfa, Mascara, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Bouira, Relizane, Biskra, Khenchela, M’sila, Chlef, Sidi Bel Abbes, Médéa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tipaza, Ouargla, Bechar, Constantine, Oran, Sétif, Annaba, Bejaia, Adrar, Laghouat, El Oued. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129080406/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes A curfew is in effect in 29 of Algeria’s 48 provinces, including in Algiers, where the curfew is from 11 pm to 6 am. The other provinces covered by the curfew are: Boumerdes, Souk Ahras, Tissemsilt, Djelfa, Mascara, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Bouira, Relizane, Biskra, Khenchela, M’sila, Chlef, Sidi Bel Abbes, Médéa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tipaza, Ouargla, Bechar, Constantine, Oran, Sétif, Annaba, Bejaia, Adrar, Laghouat, El Oued. Curfews are constantly being reviewed and revised and the curfew may be more restrictive in certain provinces or in certain areas of the provinces above for short periods of time as the health situation develops. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129081208/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201122,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Algeria closed all land borders and suspended non-cargo international air and maritime travel as of March 17 and suspended domestic flights as of March 22. Are commercial flights operating? No Only special commercial repatriation flights are in operation" Algeria,DZA,20201122,H2: Testing policy,1,,"If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should call a toll free number (3030) which is available nationwide to alert and help deal with COVID-19 cases. Local authorities will also advise. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129080406/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The wearing of facemasks became mandatory on 24 May in all public spaces, including when using public transport, and within private cars and taxis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129080406/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus Fines of up to 10,000 Algerian Dinars can be assessed for not wearing a mask in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129081208/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Algeria,DZA,20201130,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"A curfew is in effect in 29 of Algeria’s 48 provinces, including in Algiers, where the curfew is from 11 pm to 6 am. The other provinces covered by the curfew are: Boumerdes, Souk Ahras, Tissemsilt, Djelfa, Mascara, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Bouira, Relizane, Biskra, Khenchela, M’sila, Chlef, Sidi Bel Abbes, Médéa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tipaza, Ouargla, Bechar, Constantine, Oran, Sétif, Annaba, Bejaia, Adrar, Laghouat, El Oued. Curfews are constantly being reviewed and revised and the curfew may be more restrictive in certain provinces or in certain areas of the provinces above for short periods of time as the health situation develops. Public transport is disrupted in these areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207113108/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201130,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy." Algeria,DZA,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy can be found." Algeria,DZA,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Enforcement is variable. However, fines of up to 10,000 Algerian Dinars can be assessed for not wearing a mask in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207113108/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully functional with precautionary measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207104229/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Algeria,DZA,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy." Algeria,DZA,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy can be found." Algeria,DZA,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy. There is a nationwide ban on family gatherings of any kind, including marriages. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214083131/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20201208,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Some travel between provinces is now permitted though public transport options remain limited in regions with curfew imposed. Public and private transportation has been prohibited between the provinces listed below as being impacted by a curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214083131/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201214081917/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"A curfew is in effect from 8pm to 5am in 29 provinces. These are: Algiers, Boumerdes, Souk Ahras, Tissemsilt, Djelfa, Mascara, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Bouira, Relizane, Biskra, Khenchela, M’sila, Chlef, Sidi Bel Abbes, Médéa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tipaza, Ouargla, Bechar, Constantine, Oran, Sétif, Annaba, Bejaia, Adrar, Laghouat, El Oued. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214083131/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus" Algeria,DZA,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"A curfew is in effect in 34 of Algeria’s 48 provinces, including in Algiers, where the curfew is from 8 pm to 5 am. Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201214081917/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201208,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land borders remain closed and the suspension of non-cargo international air and maritime travel remains in place. Domestic air travel resumed in early December. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214081917/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On March 15, the Bank of Algeria lowered the reserve requirement ratio from 10 percent to 8 percent, and its main policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent. On April 6, the Bank of Algeria announced that it was easing solvency, liquidity and NPLs ratios for banks. Banks are also allowed to extend payments of some loans without a need to provision against them. On April 30, the Bank of Algeria announced that it was cutting its main policy rate from 3.25 to 3.00 percent, that it was lowering its reserve requirement ratio from 8 percent to 6 percent, and that it was lowering haircuts on government securities used in refinancing operations. On September 14, the Bank of Algeria announced a reduction in the reserve requirement ratio from 6 percent to 3 percent and the activation of 1-month open market operations. On October 14, 2020, the Bank of Algeria announced that the easing of prudential requirements for banks, announced in April 2020, would be extended through the end of of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214090154/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Algeria,DZA,20201208,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Ministry of Health has advised people to dial 3030 if they suspect they are symptomatic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214081917/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change can be found online." Algeria,DZA,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"People are required to wear a protective mask when in public and those who do not comply may be subject to a fine. Enforcement is variable. However, fines of up to 10,000 Algerian Dinars can be assessed for not wearing a mask in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214081917/https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Algeria,DZA,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"As of now the vaccine is not available. However, the vaccine will be available to all Algerian citizens within another month's time period, said an Algerian official on 4th December 2020. The vaccine will be free for all Algerians and it will not be compulsory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214112519/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/algeria-to-distribute-covid-19-vaccine-in-1-month/2065785" Ecuador,ECU,20200126,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Ministry of health publicly urges caution as the one of the first suspected cases is under medical review https://web.archive.org/web/20200519055949/https://www.salud.gob.ec/comunicado-oficial-5/" Ecuador,ECU,20200301,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No mandatory mask requirement for asymptomatics. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200916205213/https://www.facebook.com/MinisterioDeGobiernoEcuador/videos/2257199264581746/" Ecuador,ECU,20200302,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito has implemented thermal cameras to support prevention and control tasks when citizens enter the country, once the Health authorities confirmed the presence of a patient with coronavirus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413013122/https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/03/01/nota/7762722/coronavirus-aeropuerto-quito-camaras-termicas-prevencion" Ecuador,ECU,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"The government of Ecuador announced the suspension of classes in all educational establishments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The measure is in place since March 13th. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200409021055/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/feriado-viernes-santo-coronavirus-ecuador.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ministry María Paula Romo announced that from March 13, massive public events throughout the country are suspended indefinitely. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200411180934/https://www.metroecuador.com.ec/ec/noticias/2020/03/12/medidas-del-gobierno-ante-coronavirus-en-ecuador-se-suspenden-eventos-masivos.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government launches the official website on all COVID-19 related information. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20200409110834/https://coronavirusecuador.com/" Ecuador,ECU,20200315,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""The quarantine in Ecuador, due to the Covid-19, is having a deep impact in the economy of the urban, inter-cantonal, inter-provincial and school transport sector. 42 days have passed without any transportation service and there is still no date to resume operations."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427003754/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/deudas-preocupacion-choferes-cuarentena-covid19.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200315,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border closed to all foreign travellers on March 15th (and Ecuadorean citizens on March 16th). https://web.archive.org/web/20200614032736/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-ecuador/ecuador-closes-borders-to-foreign-travelers-due-to-coronavirus-idUSL8N2B70XK https://web.archive.org/web/20200716112211/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322931/ecuador-government-to-close-all-borders-due-to-covid-19-march-15-16-update-1" Ecuador,ECU,20200315,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources ordered that all the electricity and water distribution companies in the country not cut service to residential users who have unpaid bills. /web/20200503195024/https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/03/15/nota/7783146/emergencia-sanitaria-no-se-cortaran-servicios-agua-o-electricidad 13-apr. A Law Project has been sent to Congress to forbid evictions but this has not yet been approved /web/20200503195220/https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/13/nota/7812147/ley-inquilinato-emergencia-covid-19-arriendos-inquilinos-defensoria" Ecuador,ECU,20200316,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"The Mayor of Quito, Jorge Yund, recommended that people who must go out into public space do so with a mask, as a form of protection against the contagion of the coronavirus. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200916203103/https://www.metroworldnews.com/ecuador/destacado-tv/2020/03/16/jorge-yunda-recomienda-salir-mascarillas-quito?from=ec" Ecuador,ECU,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Since March 17, 2020, non-essential workplaces have been closed due to the health emergency. Since then, employees and employers have been asked to use digital platforms for telework. Exceptions applies to areas such as health, food provision, communication and others considered vital during the quarantine. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200409021055/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/feriado-viernes-santo-coronavirus-ecuador.html / https://web.archive.org/web/20200401045813/https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-lenin-moreno-decreta-estado-de-excepcion-para-evitar-la-propagacion-del-covid-19/" Ecuador,ECU,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All activities gathering more than 30 people shall be suspended in the country, except the ones required to fulfil essential needs. ""quedarán suspendidas las actividades comerciales de establecimientos que concentren más de 30 personas, a excepción de aquellos que comercializan artículos de primera necesidad, farmacéuticos, médicos, ortopédicos, alimentos para mascotas y equipos de telecomunicaciones"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426123619/https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-moreno-anuncia-restricciones-de-movilidad-interna-para-evitar-contagios-del-covid-19/" Ecuador,ECU,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Circulation of people in the streets is allowed only to fulfil essential needs. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426123619/https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-moreno-anuncia-restricciones-de-movilidad-interna-para-evitar-contagios-del-covid-19/ ""a partir del martes 17 de marzo- a las 06:00, la circulación de personas y vehículos en las vías públicas estará permitida, únicamente, para las siguientes actividades: adquirir alimentos, artículos de primera necesidad y productos farmacéuticos; asistir a centros de salud; trasladarse hacia el lugar de trabajo y domicilio; cuidar de adultos mayores, personas con discapacidad o enfermos graves; abastecerse de combustible, y movilizarse por razones de fuerza mayor o emergencia""" Ecuador,ECU,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"National flights and transport between provinces have been banned: ""Se suspenden los vuelos nacionales de pasajeros a partir de las 23h59 del martes 17 de marzo hasta el 5 de abril de 2020. En el caso de Galápagos, la regulación se encarga al Ministerio de Transporte y Obras Públicas (MTOP) y al Consejo de Gobierno de Régimen Especial de Galápagos. Desde las 23h59 del martes 17 de marzo se suspende, por 14 días, el transporte interprovincial y la circulación de automóviles particulares, a excepción de los que cumplen los servicios de las empresas y establecimientos autorizados a seguir funcionando."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200401045813/https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-lenin-moreno-decreta-estado-de-excepcion-para-evitar-la-propagacion-del-covid-19/" Ecuador,ECU,20200317,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed since March 17. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401045813/https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-lenin-moreno-decreta-estado-de-excepcion-para-evitar-la-propagacion-del-covid-19/ / https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183157/https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/24/nota/7822083/coronavirus-angustia-ecuatorianos-nueva-york-quieren-volver-ecuador" Ecuador,ECU,20200317,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Governement is struggling to systematically contact trace https://web.archive.org/save/Source:%20https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30851-5/fulltext" Ecuador,ECU,20200317,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"The mayor of Quito has made mandatory the use of masks in fairs and markets. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200916203818/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/quito-movilidad-coronavirus-mercados-salud.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200318,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30851-5/fulltext" Ecuador,ECU,20200319,H2: Testing policy,2,,"From 19 March, the Ministry of Public Health announced three laboratories that will be approved to conduct COVID-19 tests. The cost of the test will be USD 80 for people with a prescription from a public doctor and USD 120 for those with a prescription from a private doctor. Moreover, the tests will only be conducted in people's households. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903171132/https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/sociedad/laboratorios-coronavirus-prueba-salud/" Ecuador,ECU,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A more restrictive curfew has been implemented since March 25, 2020. It is mandatory for citizens to stay at their home, except from 5 AM to 2 PM. Circulation of people and cars is regulated by IDs and vehicle licences. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200330120522/https://www.metroecuador.com.ec/ec/noticias/2020/03/24/lenin-moreno-amplia-toque-queda-desde-las-1400-territorio-nacional.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200326,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"To prevent the spread of the coronavirus covid-19, the markets and municipal fairs in Quito carry out a control of sanitary measures such as the mandatory use of gloves and masks. Rommel Rosero, municipal director of Markets and Fairs, indicated that control agents are at the entrances to these marketing sites to verify that those who enter carry these accessories. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200915212540/https://www.ecuadortv.ec/categoria/telediario/noticias/salud-mercados-prevencion-covid19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200915212554/http://www.ecuadorenvivo.com/quito2/quitop/201-quito/118480-rosero-ingreso-obligatorio-a-mercados-de-quito-con-guantes-y-mascarilla.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200331,H2: Testing policy,2,,"“In several countries (…) like in Ecuador, it has been decided to carry out massive tests to identify sick and healthy carriers and thus stop the spread.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406004958/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/tests-rapidos-covid19-ecuador-medicos.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200401,E1: Income support,1,1,"From 1 April, the Government announced the program ""Bono de Contigencia"", that will support more than 250.000 low-income families. The program consists of two payments of USD 60 each. https://archive.vn/o38yY" Ecuador,ECU,20200401,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The ministry of health recommends through its twitter account to use a mask when going out. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200916204244/https://twitter.com/Salud_Ec/status/1245482438836527110" Ecuador,ECU,20200402,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Big gatherings and public events are suspended until May Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426125622/https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/politica/suspension-actividades-extiende-domingo-12-abril/" Ecuador,ECU,20200406,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The national Emergency Operations Committee (COE) ruled this Monday, April 6, 2020, a new resolution to contain COVID-19 . According to the resolution, each Municipal Decentralized Autonomous Government (GAD) must issue an ordinance of mandatory use of masks to circulate in public spaces. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915204754/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/mascarilla-obligatoria-espacios-publicos-covid19.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200915204809/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/08/c_138956755.htm " Ecuador,ECU,20200410,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official website up to date on all COVID-19 related information. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200409110834/https://coronavirusecuador.com/" Ecuador,ECU,20200416,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200423100732/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Ecuador,ECU,20200416,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""Ecuador has applied a curfew since March 16... and continues with it"". Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425181542/https://www.ellitoral.com/index.php/id_um/236521-ecuador-descarta-nuevo-brote-tras-duplicarse-los-casos-de-covid19-coronavirus-internacionales.html / https://web.archive.org/web/20200401045813/https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-lenin-moreno-decreta-estado-de-excepcion-para-evitar-la-propagacion-del-covid-19/" Ecuador,ECU,20200416,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official website up to date on all COVID-19 related information. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200409110834/https://coronavirusecuador.com/" Ecuador,ECU,20200424,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200423100732/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Ecuador,ECU,20200429,H2: Testing policy,2,,"This article suggests that people in Ecuador have private access to PCR tests but provided a medical prescription. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903164654/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/precio-pruebas-rapidas-coronavirus-ecuador.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Starting Monday, May 4, Ecuador will go from social isolation to distancing, as announced by the Minister of Government. [www.web.archive.org/web/20200521052210/https://www.ministeriodegobierno.gob.ec/el-4-de-mayo-ecuador-comienza-la-transicion-del-aislamiento-social-al-distanciamiento/] The strategy involves the entry into a new phase of ""social distancing"" in order to allow a partial and gradual resumption of activity, according to a map in three colors (red, yellow and green) decided on a proposal from the local authorities. Most of them, including Guayaquil, Cuenca and Quito, have now opted for a partial lifting of the restrictions. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200716112333/https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/equateur/] " Ecuador,ECU,20200504,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Starting Monday, May 4, Ecuador will go from social isolation to distancing, as announced by the Minister of Government. [www.web.archive.org/web/20200521052210/https://www.ministeriodegobierno.gob.ec/el-4-de-mayo-ecuador-comienza-la-transicion-del-aislamiento-social-al-distanciamiento/] The strategy involves the entry into a new phase of ""social distancing"" in order to allow a partial and gradual resumption of activity, according to a map in three colors (red, yellow and green) decided on a proposal from the local authorities. Most of them, including Guayaquil, Cuenca and Quito, have now opted for a partial lifting of the restrictions. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200716112333/https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/equateur/] Inter-provincial transport land is only closed for red zones." Ecuador,ECU,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Starting Monday, May 4, Ecuador will go from social isolation to distancing, as announced by the Minister of Government. [www.web.archive.org/web/20200521052210/https://www.ministeriodegobierno.gob.ec/el-4-de-mayo-ecuador-comienza-la-transicion-del-aislamiento-social-al-distanciamiento/] The strategy involves the entry into a new phase of ""social distancing"" in order to allow a partial and gradual resumption of activity, according to a map in three colors (red, yellow and green) decided on a proposal from the local authorities. Most of them, including Guayaquil, Cuenca and Quito, have now opted for a partial lifting of the restrictions. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200716112333/https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/equateur/] There are restrictions on the movement of people for red areas; tourists leaving for Europe can benefit from a pass to go to the airport but not allowing to travel elsewhere during the curfew." Ecuador,ECU,20200601,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From June 1st, Ecuador resumes limited international travel. Initially, this reopening will be gradual and exclusive to/from some specific countries, including the US. Passengers entering Ecuador are required to quarantine (aislamiento preventativo obligatorio, or APO) for 14 days upon arrival and have a proven negative PCR test taken within 7 days before arriving to the country. Code change to 3 as travel bans from most countries continues at this point in time. Links: https://archive.fo/nmP1e https://web.archive.org/web/20200605052944/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201122221554/https://www.elpais.com.co/mundo/ecuador-reabre-vuelos-domesticos-e-internacionales-esta-semana.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200608,C1: School closing,3,1,"""President Lenin Moreno wrote on Twitter late on Monday that he had ""signed the decree"" extending the state of exception -- in place since March 16 -- until August 13. (...) The state of exception allows Moreno to impose restrictions including a nighttime curfew, mobilize the armed forces and suspend civil liberties such as the freedom to assemble. While lockdown measures have been gradually lifted since mid-May, schools and borders remain closed."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618200551/https://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-extends-virus-state-exception-2-months-153951865.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200608,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""President Lenin Moreno wrote on Twitter late on Monday that he had ""signed the decree"" extending the state of exception -- in place since March 16 -- until August 13. (...) The state of exception allows Moreno to impose restrictions including a nighttime curfew, mobilize the armed forces and suspend civil liberties such as the freedom to assemble. While lockdown measures have been gradually lifted since mid-May, schools and borders remain closed."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618200551/https://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-extends-virus-state-exception-2-months-153951865.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200608,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Some intercity bus routes are still closed (Imbabura & Carchi, for example). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618201000/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/imbabura-carchi-transporte-interprovincial-pasajeros.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""President Lenin Moreno wrote on Twitter late on Monday that he had ""signed the decree"" extending the state of exception -- in place since March 16 -- until August 13. (...) The state of exception allows Moreno to impose restrictions including a nighttime curfew, mobilize the armed forces and suspend civil liberties such as the freedom to assemble. While lockdown measures have been gradually lifted since mid-May, schools and borders remain closed."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618200551/https://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-extends-virus-state-exception-2-months-153951865.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""President Lenin Moreno wrote on Twitter late on Monday that he had ""signed the decree"" extending the state of exception -- in place since March 16 -- until August 13. (...) The state of exception allows Moreno to impose restrictions including a nighttime curfew, mobilize the armed forces and suspend civil liberties such as the freedom to assemble. While lockdown measures have been gradually lifted since mid-May, schools and borders remain closed."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618200551/https://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-extends-virus-state-exception-2-months-153951865.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200612,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of June 12, Ecuador still carries out limited commercial flights from Quito and Guayaquil. Those travelling to Ecuador are required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival and show negative PCR test results taken within 7 days before arriving to the border. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715185306/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20200616,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Agency of Regulation and Control of Electricity (ARCONEL abbreviation in Spanish) passed Resolution No. ARCONEL-004/2020 approved the establishment of compensation measures for citizens experiencing financial hardship during the pandemic including businesses as well. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129224733/https://www.regulacionelectrica.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2020/06/Resoluci%C3%B3n-Nro.-004-2020-Meidas-Emergencia-Sanitaria-II-16-de-junio-2020-firmado.pdf" Ecuador,ECU,20200619,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Workplace closing to be upheld according to a ""traffic light system"" (green, yellow or red). If the state has been labelled with a yellow or red light, some sectors are required to close and some sectors can progressively return to work. Quito, the capital, has currently a yellow light and the state of Morona has been labelled with a red light. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200703023013/https://www.semana.com/mundo/articulo/ecuador-descarta-reconfinamiento-en-quito-por-covid-19/682858 *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200703023052/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/morona-semaforo-rojo-retorno-coronavirus.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200619,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Interprovincial public transportation is allowed between ""yellow"" and ""green"" provinces, but closed for red regions. To this date (July 2), public transport is not regular and remain closed in major cities such as Quito and Guayaquil. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200716112850/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/servicio-transporte-interprovincial-ecuador-terminales.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200702,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Ad of 2 July, the demand for PCR tests in Ecuador's capital remains high. Hence, only patients with medical prescriptions can access to a test. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903170019/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/laboratorio-requisitos-pruebas-coronavirus-quito.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200704,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Workplace closing to be upheld according to a ""traffic light system"" (green, yellow or red). If the state has been labelled with a yellow or red light, some sectors are required to close and some sectors can progressively return to work. As of July 12, 28 cantons and 13 provinces are red. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712225950/https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/07/01/nota/7890897/semaforo-amarillo-placas-autos-horarios-toque-queda-guayaquil-machala-quito-cuenca" Ecuador,ECU,20200713,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Workplace closing to be upheld according to a ""traffic light system"" (green, yellow or red). If the state has been labelled with a yellow or red light, some sectors are required to close and some sectors can progressively return to work. As of July 23, 14 provinces are red and most of the country yellow. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723140621/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/restricciones-quito-covid19-semaforo-amarillo.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200723,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Up to 25 people are allowed to gather in green and yellow provinces. Since July 22, gatherings are cancelled in red provinces. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723140621/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/restricciones-quito-covid19-semaforo-amarillo.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200724,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of 3 August, schools remain closed in the country." Ecuador,ECU,20200724,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes in this indicator" Ecuador,ECU,20200724,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"From 1 August, the Emergency Committee (COE) has announced new measures in which urban transport may circulate even in regions classified as ""red"" in the COVID-19 crisis, provided restrictions established by the local authorities. This means that public transport in August is allowed in most municipalities, though with restrictions and reduced volumes that vary by region. http://archive.fo/7mJur" Ecuador,ECU,20200724,E1: Income support,1,1,"During July, the Government provided an economic subsidy of 50 US dollars (Bono Desarrollo Humano) to low-income and/or elderly beneficiaries. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803151436/https://as.com/diarioas/2020/07/24/actualidad/1595621074_773532.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200724,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"From 9 June, the existing measures to defer loan repayments and obligations were extended. The deadline to benefit from this extension will be in August (no exact date reported). http://web.archive.org/web/20200803152300/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/coronavirus-diferimientos-tarjetas-creditos-ecuador.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200724,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health's website is updated regularly and includes information about the COVID-19 pandemic and suggested measures to reduce its spread. http://archive.fo/hv2sg" Ecuador,ECU,20200724,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Looking to ramp up testing and ease pressure on a health system, Health authorities have deployed mobile centers for COVID-19 testing. Authorities have set up tents in schools across Quito to conduct rapid tests and are providing diagnoses at cultural centers and a basketball stadium. Medical brigades dispatched by the Health Ministry are patrolling neighborhoods with high rates of infection to carry out spot tests. http://archive.fo/6be8g" Ecuador,ECU,20200724,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No updates on contact tracing policy" Ecuador,ECU,20200801,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"From 1 August, the COE has defined different measures according to the existing ""gree-orange-red"" risk classification. While green areas will have few limitations on mobility and stay-at-home requirements, more stringent measures such as curfews from 6pm-5am are expected in red areas. http://archive.fo/7mJur" Ecuador,ECU,20200801,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As part of the updated measures taken by the COE from 1 August, interprovincial transport is allowed between yellow or green cantons that have agreed to provide the service through their land terminals. http://archive.fo/7mJur" Ecuador,ECU,20200803,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued coordinated pubic health campaign. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817214705/https://www.salud.gob.ec/coronavirus-covid-19/" Ecuador,ECU,20200818,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 20 August, the Minister of Government announced that a pilot for a progressive return to classes will begin on 1 September. https://archive.fo/tgTCH" Ecuador,ECU,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"As of 26 August, some restrictions for in-person work remain in place in high-risk regions. The same day, however, the Government announced the end of the state of emergency from 13 September, where home-based work will be recommended but not enforced. https://archive.vn/Ae196 https://archive.fo/KPTxL" Ecuador,ECU,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Until 13 September, all public events are still canceled in the country. This could change as soon as the current State of Emergency is lifted on this date. https://archive.vn/Ae196" Ecuador,ECU,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Until 13 September, gatherings are still prohibited in the country. This could change as soon as the current State of Emergency is lifted on this date. https://archive.vn/Ae196" Ecuador,ECU,20200818,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As of 27 August, public transport in Quito operates at a 50% capacity. https://archive.fo/qXNoo" Ecuador,ECU,20200818,E1: Income support,1,1,"The last cohort of beneficiaries for the ""Bono de Contingencia"" program are expected to receive their final payment in August. This would imply a change in the indicator to 0. https://archive.vn/YZBhD" Ecuador,ECU,20200821,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of August 21st, health screenings are underway as all travelers arriving in Ecuador must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than ten days before entering the country. For travellers showing symptoms, they are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine or aislamiento preventativo obligatorio (APO). Also travelers who do not provide the results of a PCR test to undertake, at their own expense, a PCR test upon arrival. The traveler must then proceed immediately to quarantine in a hotel, hostel, motel or other temporary accommodation authorized for such purpose. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200824234110/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20200827,E1: Income support,1,1,"The President of the Republic of Ecuador, Lenín Moreno, on Thursday, August 27, announced the new axes of post-Covid social policy that will be implemented by the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion. one of the axis is 1. taking care of the family's economy, for that, the MIES will include 500,000 families as beneficiaries of the Human Development Bonus, that is, one and a half million Ecuadorian families are protected by a bond monthly. Work is being done on a special protection bond for 3,000 vulnerable families in the Galapagos that will serve to reactivate the peninsular economy of merchants dedicated to tourism. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918203409/https://www.inclusion.gob.ec/la-nueva-politica-social-del-gobierno-nacional-duplica-la-entrega-de-bonos-y-busca-la-inclusion-digital/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200918203420/https://www.inclusion.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2020/09/Conversatorio-A-Paso-Firme-Baja-Calidad.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201004204245/http://spanish.xinhuanet.com/2020-08/28/c_139324253.htm" Ecuador,ECU,20200828,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Minister of Government, María Paula Romo, reported that from September 1 a pilot plan for a progressive return to classes will begin. Attendance at the campuses will be voluntary and that, at the same time, other modalities of study at home will be maintained. Against the reopening of classes in face-to-face mode, Mayor Cynthia Viteri spoke on August 20 that in Guayaquil classes are not open. In addition, the mayor Viteri warned that the schools that begin to receive students will be closed. https://archive.fo/tgTCH " Ecuador,ECU,20200828,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the UK embassy website, pubs, nightclubs and children playgrounds remain closed until 12 September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907022153/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus " Ecuador,ECU,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"all public gatherings are prohibited Until 13 September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907022153/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus https://archive.vn/Ae196 " Ecuador,ECU,20200828,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Quito Bus terminals for inter-provincial travel will resume their operations on 2 September, but with only 40% of their vehicles. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907022153/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Government has updated the measures applied under each level of the “red, amber, green” system with effect from 1 July. Municipalities in “red” will apply curfew restricting all movement from 6pm to 5am. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907022153/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"All persons present in Ecuador (regardless of nationality or residence status) wishing to travel to the Galapagos Islands must present negative results from a PCR test taken no more than 96 hours prior to arrival. After the end of the state of emergency on sept. 12th, there will be no restrictions regarding the freedom to move around the country at any time. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907015447/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/ https://archive.fo/KPTxL " Ecuador,ECU,20200828,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Mandatory use of face masks in public spaces. Fines will be given to those who do not comply. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907022153/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus " Ecuador,ECU,20200901,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of September 1, a traveler who presents symptoms of COVID upon arrival in Ecuador is required to perform a RT-PCR test at their own expense and proceed to quarantine even if the traveler presents a negative PCR test at the airport of entry. Health screening procedures are also in place at international airports and a negative PCR test result for COVID is required for entry. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918104401/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20200908,C1: School closing,3,0,"10/09 In the permanent session of the National COE held on September 10, 2020, unanimously by the members, it was resolved to authorize under the figure of a pilot plan the applications submitted for the progressive return to face-to-face classes for the following establishments: - Pachamama de Cumbayá School. - SEK International School of Quito. - SEK International School of Los Chillos. - SEK International School of Guayaquil. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918113926/https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/sociedad/coe-clases-presenciales-quito-guayaquil/ 16/09 The Pachamama schools in Cumbayá and the SEK International in Quito , Los Valles and Guayaquil have the authorization of the National COE to apply their pilot plans of progressive return to face- to- face classes . The return will also depend on the decision of the Cantonal COE . In Guayaquil , this entity did not give way to the application of the pilot plan of another institution that received approval from the national authority, so the proposal has not been applied and the classes continue to be developed in a 100% virtual way. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918113838/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/quito-colegio-autorizacion-clases-presenciales.html " Ecuador,ECU,20200908,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Government launches a voluntary contact tracing app, App ASI, which registers a positive COVID-19 case and disseminates an anonymous notification to the patient's recent contacts. Notified contacts are obligated to get a COVID test. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918131530/https://twitter.com/SRIoficialEc/status/1305234799372759042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1305234799372759042%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eluniverso.com%2Flarevista%2F2020%2F09%2F15%2Fnota%2F7978708%2Fapp-asi-rastrea-casos-covid-19-descargar-gratis-ios-android https://web.archive.org/web/20200918131552/https://www.ministeriodegobierno.gob.ec/app-asi-para-combatir-la-pandemia/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200918131652/https://twitter.com/CancilleriaEc/status/1305274665695412224 https://web.archive.org/web/20200918131731/https://twitter.com/Riesgos_Ec/status/1305245308121755648" Ecuador,ECU,20200908,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Use of masks in public spaces continues to be mandatory. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915213837/https://www.facebook.com/MunicipioQuito/posts/el-uso-de-la-mascarilla-es-una-medida-de-bioseguridad-obligatoria-en-quito-su-ef/2916362791792462/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200915213904/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200915213959/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20200912,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The benefits of the Humanitarian Support Law for people who have problems complying with payments for basic services, insurance, rent or bank loans are tied to the duration of the state of exception that applies until next Sunday, September 13, 2020. After the Government confirmed that it will not extend this decision beyond that date, by a ruling of the Constitutional Court , the benefits of the Law now have a final effective date. Most benefits remain active until November: - During the period of validity of the state of emergency and up to 60 days after its end, that is, until November 12, 2020, all entities of the national financial system (including credit cards and commercial houses) will have to reschedule the collection of loan installments. The latter may include an extension of payment or rescheduling of fees. - From the effective date of the state of emergency and up to one year later, the Law prohibits the increase in values, rates or rates of basic services and telecommunications. This means that rates cannot go up until September 13, 2021. -All companies that provide basic services (water, electricity and telephone) and telecommunications (mobile telephone and Internet ) will not suspend the cuts due to non-payment while the state of ct until November 12, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918132739/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/prohibicion-desalojo-arriendos-servicios-pandemia.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200918133529/https://www.expreso.ec/actualidad/excepcion-deudas-pagos-acecharan-13-noviembre-89937.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200918133549/https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/09/10/nota/7973194/que-derechos-ciudadanos-o-servicios-quedan-protegidos-tras-fin " Ecuador,ECU,20200913,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Mayor of Quito enacts Resolution No. A-060 ordering the city's response to reduce risk of COVID-19, to protect public health, and reactivate the economy. One measure includes continued closure of bars, nighclubs, gyms, and recreational centers. Commercial and retail establishments allowed to operate, including but not limited to, restaurants, cinemas, and grocery stores, are assigned maximum occupancy capacities. This resolution went into effect on September 13, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004214625/http://boletin.novedadesjuridicas.com.ec/a-060/ Link to the Resolution: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004215100/https://www.fielweb.com/App_Themes/InformacionInteres/RA-060-2020.pdf" Ecuador,ECU,20200913,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Mayor of Quito enacts Resolution No. A-060 ordering the city's response to reduce risk of COVID-19, to protect public health, and reactivate the economy. Public events remain canceled, except football (soccer) games, but large crowds of spectators are banned. This resolution went into effect on September 13, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004214625/http://boletin.novedadesjuridicas.com.ec/a-060/ Link to the Resolution: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004215100/https://www.fielweb.com/App_Themes/InformacionInteres/RA-060-2020.pdf" Ecuador,ECU,20200913,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The Mayor of Quito enacts Resolution No. A-060 ordering the city's response to reduce risk of COVID-19, to protect public health, and reactivate the economy. The resolution states public and private gatherings such as public shows and concerts continue to be banned. This resolution went into effect on September 13, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004214625/http://boletin.novedadesjuridicas.com.ec/a-060/ Link to the Resolution: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004215100/https://www.fielweb.com/App_Themes/InformacionInteres/RA-060-2020.pdf" Ecuador,ECU,20200913,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Mayor of Quito enacts Resolution No. A-060 ordering the city's response to reduce risk of COVID-19, to protect public health, and reactivate the economy. One measure includes enforcing the wearing of facial coverings, specifically over the mouth and nose, in public. This resolution went into effect on September 13, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004214625/http://boletin.novedadesjuridicas.com.ec/a-060/ Link to the Resolution: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004215100/https://www.fielweb.com/App_Themes/InformacionInteres/RA-060-2020.pdf" Ecuador,ECU,20200914,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On Monday, September 14, authorities lifted the national state of emergency initially declared in March in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Public gatherings remain prohibited, though the ban on social gatherings has been lifted and will be determined by local municipalities. Public shows, bars, and nightclubs remain closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918161020/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/379341/ecuador-authorities-lift-state-of-emergency-and-additional-restrictions-september-14-update-16" Ecuador,ECU,20200914,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On Monday, September 14, authorities lifted the national state of emergency initially declared in March in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Public gatherings remain prohibited, though the ban on social gatherings has been lifted and will be determined by local municipalities. Individuals are permitted to move freely within the country, limitations on public transportation will be applied and movement for individual vehicles will continue to be limited according to the last number of vehicle license plates. Public shows, bars, and nightclubs remain closed. The use of beaches will be permitted, though they will be regulated by local authorities likely limiting capacity numbers. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918161020/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/379341/ecuador-authorities-lift-state-of-emergency-and-additional-restrictions-september-14-update-16" Ecuador,ECU,20200914,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"On Monday, September 14, authorities lifted the national state of emergency initially declared in March in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Lockdown restrictions, including a nightly curfew, in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, were also lifted. Public gatherings remain prohibited, though the ban on social gatherings has been lifted and will be determined by local municipalities. Family or executive meetings of up to 25 people are also authorized. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918194527/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/379341/ecuador-authorities-lift-state-of-emergency-and-additional-restrictions-september-14-update-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20200918201053/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/coe-normas-municipios-excepcion.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200918202110/https://www.elvocero.com/el-mundo/ecuador-flexibiliza-restricciones-por-el-covid-19/article_7a63fcec-f6be-11ea-bdb9-9fd72811694d.html **Code change to 3T (previously was 3G) as the lifting of the national state of emergency and subsequent devolved authority of COVID responses to local governments indicates a targeted approach." Ecuador,ECU,20200914,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On Monday, September 14, authorities lifted the national state of emergency initially declared in March in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Each municipal government will be responsible in determining measures such as maximum capacities for public transport and institutions, operational capacity of private businesses, the circulation of private vehicles against license plate numbers, health prevention protocols for businesses and industries, amongst others. Public and commercial transport is authorized with up to 75 percent of the passenger capacity. In Quito, due to a high COVID-19 infection rate, many restrictions will remain in place. Public transport, including terminals and tourist transport, at a maximum 50 percent capacity. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918194539/https://www.expreso.ec/actualidad/esto-podra-quito-partir-13-septiembre-89781.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200918194558/https://www.gestionderiesgos.gob.ec/resoluciones-coe-nacional-11-de-septiembre-2020/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200918194527/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/379341/ecuador-authorities-lift-state-of-emergency-and-additional-restrictions-september-14-update-16. Code change to 0 (previously 1T) as, while public transport closure measures are locally determined, Quito's transportation services appear to be running at regular capacity. The only difference is that riders are required to wear a face mask and capacity is capped at 50%. " Ecuador,ECU,20200914,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On Monday, September 14, authorities lifted the national state of emergency initially declared in March in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Lockdown restrictions, including a nightly curfew, in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, were also lifted. The prohibition of private meetings will no longer be in force. The COE recalled that neither national nor local authorities may restrict free movement and association. Individuals will continue to be required to wear face masks in public areas, and to comply with social distancing measures (maintain a 2m (6ft) distance) and practise frequent hand washing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918194527/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/379341/ecuador-authorities-lift-state-of-emergency-and-additional-restrictions-september-14-update-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20200918201053/https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/coe-normas-municipios-excepcion.html" Ecuador,ECU,20200914,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"On Monday, September 14, authorities lifted the national state of emergency initially declared in March in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Each municipal government will be responsible in determining measures such as maximum capacities for public transport and institutions, operational capacity of private businesses, the circulation of private vehicles against license plate numbers, health prevention protocols for businesses and industries, amongst others. Individuals are permitted to move freely within the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918194527/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/379341/ecuador-authorities-lift-state-of-emergency-and-additional-restrictions-september-14-update-16 **code change 0 (Previously 1G) as the lifting of the national state of emergency ended restrictions on internal movement around the country including curfews." Ecuador,ECU,20200926,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Secretary of Quito's Department of Health reminds riders to practice social distancing and to minimize conversations while on public transit to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200916181137/https://twitter.com/saludquito/status/1306294643366268931" Ecuador,ECU,20200928,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ecuadorian government launches a new public media campaign #YoMeCuido (In English, ""I take care of myself"") showing photos and videos of individuals wearing face masks and pledging to protect themselves and thus help the community to fight against COVID-19 and restart the economy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200928220811/https://twitter.com/GoberElOro/status/1310680838892400644 https://web.archive.org/web/20200928205756/https://twitter.com/GoberElOro/status/1310683086888329218" Ecuador,ECU,20200930,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"President Moreno confirms that all electricity utilities will not shut off services for late payments and that the nationwide moratorium on shut offs remains in effect for 36 months. Utilities are working on compensation measures for customers. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200930013548/https://twitter.com/Lenin/status/1311117255887986694 https://web.archive.org/web/20200929233817/https://twitter.com/GoberElOro/status/1310986113985716227" Ecuador,ECU,20201001,E1: Income support,1,1,"President Lenin Moreno reaffirms his commitment working with peers to increase social protections for families impacted by COVID-19. Twitter post: https://web.archive.org/web/20201002053837/https://twitter.com/Presidencia_Ec/status/1311732655180914692" Ecuador,ECU,20201004,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The City of Quito Department of Health have continued to offer free medical services and testing for COVID 19. Specifically, mobile medical professionals are available to come to homes for households seeking COVID-related assistance and testing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004211309/https://twitter.com/saludquito/status/1312831611881259010" Ecuador,ECU,20201005,C1: School closing,3,0,"In 2 areas of the country, it began a pilot plan school permanence and progressive use of educational facilities, whose objective is to guarantee, within the framework of the health emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the permanence of students in the educational system, applying strategies and tools that allow the right to education of the people who make up the educational community. From the report, the earliest the return began on October 5, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017053804/https://educacion.gob.ec/5-planteles-educativos-publicos-retornan-progresivamente-a-clases/" Ecuador,ECU,20201005,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A national public health emergency remains in place. The Ecuadorean Ministry of Health issued an emergency extension of 90 days (Acuerdo 57) on 13 September 2020. The general nationwide biosecurity measures include: - extra precaution advised for people over 60 years old, and those whose medical conditions make them vulnerable to COVID-19 - mandatory use of face masks in public spaces. - all individuals to comply with social distancing measures and practice frequent hand washing - schools at all levels and universities remain closed nationwide. Classes will be delivered online - remote working continues to be encouraged - public gatherings are prohibited - authorised labs to undertake COVID-19 tests - a nationwide tracing app ( ?ASI Ecuador? ) is available to alert people if they have been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case during the last 15 days. The app is supported via Bluetooth and maintains the confidentiality of users - land borders with Colombia and Peru remain closed until further notice. However, Ecuadorean nationals and foreign residents may be allowed to enter Ecuadorvia the Rumichaca and Huaquillas northern and southern borders. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014084733/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health reminds viewers that groups in closed areas should not exceed 10, and that face masks should be worn properly -- aka covering the mouth and nose completely. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005210547/https://twitter.com/Salud_Ec/status/1313090652549324800" Ecuador,ECU,20201005,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Upon arrival, passengers will be required to sign a declaration form with their itinerary and local contact details. They must also present a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19, taken up to 10 days prior their arrival to the country. In countries where the PCR tests are not available, passengers must agree to take a COVID-19 test at the airport in Ecuador on arrival and quarantine at their own expense. All passengers who arrive with a negative PCR test result are not required to carry out self-isolation (Aislamiento Preventivo Obligatorio – APO). For those who do not present a negative PCR test result on arrival, they will need to carry out self-isolation for 14 days at their own expense, in hotels or private accommodation. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014091740/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/entry-requirements" Ecuador,ECU,20201005,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Code change to 1 (previously 2). A national public health emergency remains in place. The Ecuadorean Ministry of Health issued an emergency extension of 90 days (Acuerdo 57) on 13 September 2020. The general nationwide biosecurity measures include: - extra precaution advised for people over 60 years old, and those whose medical conditions make them vulnerable to COVID-19 - mandatory use of face masks in public spaces. - all individuals to comply with social distancing measures and practice frequent hand washing - schools at all levels and universities remain closed nationwide. Classes will be delivered online - remote working continues to be encouraged - public gatherings are prohibited - authorised labs to undertake COVID-19 tests - a nationwide tracing app ( ?ASI Ecuador? ) is available to alert people if they have been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case during the last 15 days. The app is supported via Bluetooth and maintains the confidentiality of users - land borders with Colombia and Peru remain closed until further notice. However, Ecuadorean nationals and foreign residents may be allowed to enter Ecuadorvia the Rumichaca and Huaquillas northern and southern borders. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014084733/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20201005,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"A national public health emergency remains in place. The Ecuadorean Ministry of Health issued an emergency extension of 90 days (Acuerdo 57) on 13 September 2020. The general nationwide biosecurity measures include: - extra precaution advised for people over 60 years old, and those whose medical conditions make them vulnerable to COVID-19 - mandatory use of face masks in public spaces. - all individuals to comply with social distancing measures and practice frequent hand washing - schools at all levels and universities remain closed nationwide. Classes will be delivered online - remote working continues to be encouraged - public gatherings are prohibited - authorised labs to undertake COVID-19 tests - a nationwide tracing app ( ?ASI Ecuador? ) is available to alert people if they have been in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case during the last 15 days. The app is supported via Bluetooth and maintains the confidentiality of users - land borders with Colombia and Peru remain closed until further notice. However, Ecuadorean nationals and foreign residents may be allowed to enter Ecuadorvia the Rumichaca and Huaquillas northern and southern borders. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014084733/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20201017,C1: School closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201017053804/https://educacion.gob.ec/5-planteles-educativos-publicos-retornan-progresivamente-a-clases/" Ecuador,ECU,20201017,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No update: /web/20201028105518/https://tripsguard.com/destination/ecuador/" Ecuador,ECU,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No update: /web/20201028105658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20201017,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No update: /web/20201028105658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20201017,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures: /web/20201028110101/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20201017,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No measures: /web/20201028110101/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No measures: /web/20201028110101/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20201017,C8: International travel controls,2,,"To enter into Ecuador, a person must have a negative PCR test for COVID taken within 10 days before arriving to the border. If a person doesn't have test results, they must take a RT-PCR test at the airport and quarantine at a hotel or other acommodation until the results come back. If the result is positive, then that travller must continue isolation. If a person shows symptoms of the coronavirus upon arrival to the border, they must quarantine regardless of test results. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122224257/https://quenoticias.com/noticias/requisitos-para-viajar-a-ecuador-covid/" Ecuador,ECU,20201017,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing remains quite limited. No update: /web/20201028105658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20201017,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No update: /web/20201028105658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20201020,C1: School closing,3,0,"9 Zone 7 schools return to face to face schooling" Ecuador,ECU,20201022,C1: School closing,3,0,"The National Emergency Committee of Operations releases more resolutions allowing, under the pilot program, more schools to slowly reopen schools and allow face-to-face instruction. The Ministry of Education is allowing the Colegio Católico José Engling in Quito and 26 public schools. The parents and guardians of students will decide whether to allow students to return to face-to-face instruction. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129215032/https://www.gestionderiesgos.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Resoluciones-22-de-octubre.pdf" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Committee of Operations under the National Emergency release a Resolution on October 29th allowing twelve (12) more public schools to reopen face-to-face instruction. This reopening is part of an ongoing pilot program to reopen schools across Ecuador when it's deemed safe by authorities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129221229/https://www.gestionderiesgos.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Resoluciones-29-de-octubre.pdf" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No update: /web/20201109195221/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/ecuador/" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No update: /web/20201109195357/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No update: /web/20201109195357/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No restrictions: /web/20201109192911/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No restrictions: /web/20201109192911/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions: /web/20201109192911/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As long as the traveler does not present symptoms of COVID, the traveler does not need to perform mandatory preventive quarantine (“aislamiento preventativo obligatorio”, or APO) and they may freely move within the continental territory of Ecuador. Quarantine is required for those showing symptoms and for those who arrive to the border without having PCR test results. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121192938/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,E1: Income support,1,1,"Couldn't find an update: https://web.archive.org/web/20201002053837/https://twitter.com/Presidencia_Ec/status/1311732655180914692" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Couldn't find an update: https://web.archive.org/web/20200929233817/https://twitter.com/GoberElOro/status/1310986113985716227" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No update found: https://web.archive.org/web/20200928220811/https://twitter.com/GoberElOro/status/1310680838892400644" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No update found: https://web.archive.org/web/20201004211309/https://twitter.com/saludquito/status/1312831611881259010" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing remains quite limited. No update: /web/20201028105658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador/coronavirus" Ecuador,ECU,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No update: /web/20201109195221/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/ecuador/" Ecuador,ECU,20201105,C1: School closing,3,0,"Six rural public schools return to face-to-face classes in Quito two days a week, and returning in-person instruction is above all voluntary. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109191738/https://educacion.gob.ec/seis-instituciones-educativas-fiscales-rurales-retornaran-a-clases-presenciales-en-quito/" Ecuador,ECU,20201115,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health (MSP in Spanish abbreviation) continues regularly reminding residents how to protect themselves against COVID-19 using the hashtag #YoMeCuido on Twitter. The Ministry reminds residents that alcohol and disinfectant are things different and can negatively impact health. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194552/https://twitter.com/Salud_Ec/status/1328061457267875840" Ecuador,ECU,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Public Health continues the app ASI to track COVID cases in the country, which users use under anonymity to register if they've been tested positive for COVID, and provides relevant information about the virus for users. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116232133/https://twitter.com/Salud_Ec/status/1328452786002882560" Ecuador,ECU,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Ministry of Public Health continues the app ASI to track COVID cases in the country, which users use under anonymity to register if they've been tested positive for COVID, and provides relevant information about the virus for users. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116232133/https://twitter.com/Salud_Ec/status/1328452786002882560" Ecuador,ECU,20201118,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Ministry of Public Health announces 8,000 COVID 19 tests being delivered and carried out for free in the Galapagos. PCR testing was prioritized for frontline workers and vulnerable populations and antigen testing was also provided to boost epidemiological surveillance in the country. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201118000436/https://www.salud.gob.ec/msp-verifica-proceso-de-toma-de-pruebas-covid-19-dirigidas-a-la-comunidad-de-galapagos/" Ecuador,ECU,20201119,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Public Health continues the public health campaign using the same hashtag #YoMeCuido. A recent message reminds passengers using public transport to frequently disinfect their hands after boarding and getting of transport. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201119205147/https://twitter.com/Salud_Ec/status/1329527366515785728" Ecuador,ECU,20201121,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As long as a traveler arriving to Ecuador on an international flight does not present symptoms of COVID, the traveler does not need to perform mandatory preventive quarantine (“aislamiento preventativo obligatorio”, or APO) and they may freely move within the continental territory of Ecuador. Quarantine is required for those showing symptoms and for those who arrive to the border without having PCR test results taken no more than 10 days prior to arrival. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121192938/https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/" Ecuador,ECU,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Quito's Metropolitan Control Agency (AMC) tours commercial centers to remind passerbys and visitors to adhere to biosecurity measures including wearing face masks and social distancing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124035333/https://twitter.com/amcquito/status/1331083444357636096" Ecuador,ECU,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Ecuador continues requiring travelers to show proof of a negative COVID test taken within a 7-day period before arrival. For those who don't arrive with test results, they are required to quarantine (el APO) in specified accomodation (i.e. hotel room) and pay for the reservation, food, and service themselves. A person in quarantine must get tested and may leave only if they test negative and with approval of the Ministry of Public Health (MSP abbreviation in Spanish). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129172532/https://www.salud.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/PROTOCOLO-PMU-COE-PIVAPSAPO-verion-2.0.pdf" Ecuador,ECU,20201125,H2: Testing policy,2,,"City of Quito's Department of Health continues the mobile brigades program providing free COVID-19 testing throughout the community. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125220247/https://twitter.com/saludquito/status/1331707525935271938" Ecuador,ECU,20201127,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing remains limited. Residents in Ecuador are able to use a contact tracing app ""Asi"" voluntarily to register if they've been tested positive with the coronavirus. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201127180059/https://twitter.com/Salud_Ec/status/1332381170974208002" Ecuador,ECU,20201128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Public Health continues the #YoMeCuido campaign to protect communities against COVID-19 and reminding residents how to stay safe. A recent message asks people to avoid crowded streets and to find alternative routes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128212000/https://twitter.com/Salud_Ec/status/1332796234432733185" Ecuador,ECU,20201129,C1: School closing,3,0,"Per an ongoing pilot program, Ecuador is re-opening only a few schools where the public health crisis is improving with special systems in place such as only allowing face-to-face instruction twice a week. Students are returning to face-to-face instruction on a voluntary basis above all. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129221855/https://chequeado.com/el-explicador/como-es-la-vuelta-a-las-clases-presenciales-en-america-latina/" Ecuador,ECU,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Ministry of Health (MSP) posts a video for residents to check and learn how to wear a mask properly. Link: https://archive.vn/9Bckm" Egypt,EGY,20200214,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First case of coronavirus confirmed in Egypt. Thus, some testing policy must be in place. From research it seems like symptomatic and eligible people are getting tested. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506221451/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/egypt-confirms-coronavirus-case-africa-200214190840134.html)" Egypt,EGY,20200214,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Start-date unclear. ""Egypt’s strong disease surveillance system and contact tracing efforts have proven effective in controlling managing sporadic and clusters of cases before they can spread."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200411202711/http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-delegation-concludes-covid-19-technical-mission-to-egypt.html) LINK: https://web.archive.org/web/20200411202711/http://www.emro.who.int/media/news/who-delegation-concludes-covid-19-technical-mission-to-egypt.html" Egypt,EGY,20200315,C1: School closing,3,1,"Arabic Reuters reported that the Egyptian Prime Minister has announced the complete shutdown of schools and universities for a period of 2 weeks starting from the 15th of March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200411182008/https://ara.reuters.com/article/idARAKBN2110RW" Egypt,EGY,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Reuters reported that, on the 19th of March, Egypt said it would shut all cafes, shopping malls, sports clubs and nightclubs from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. local time every night until March 31. However, the government said supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries and neighbourhood corner stores were exempt from the closure. It has also moved to cut the number of public sector employees reporting to work in an effort to discourage crowding and slow the spread of the disease. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506222304/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-egypt/egypt-to-shut-all-cafes-malls-sports-clubs-in-evenings-until-march-31-idUSKBN2163H8) Furthermore, according to Alarabiya Markets, 10 out of 17 multinational or Egyptian companies listed in the Egyptian Stock Exchange are preparing their staff to transition to work from home. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506222422/https://www.alarabiya.net/ar/aswaq/companies/2020/03/16/????-?????????-???????-???????-?????-?????-??????.htm) Similarly, across the public sector, the government has started to reduce the capacity of staff. For example, the Parliament has asked 50% of its staff to work from home. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506222503/https://www.shorouknews.com/news/view.aspx?cdate=16032020&id=ba52ec71-1704-48e1-8ced-eae713ff507f) ""This includes the closure of schools, universities, cafes, and restaurants; a ban against travel, tourist activities, and major sporting events; and reduced work in the public sector, which employs over 5 million Egyptians."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506222713/https://atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/the-coronavirus-crisis-highlights-the-unique-challenges-of-north-african-countries/)" Egypt,EGY,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 19 March, Egyptian authorities announced the suspension of international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504123018/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/coronavirus" Egypt,EGY,20200321,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Ministry of Awqaf of Egypt is one of the ministries in the Egyptian government and is in charge of religious endowments. The Ministry has decided on the 21st of March to suspend public prayers (including Friday prayers) in all the mosques of the country for two weeks. Similarly, the Coptic church of Egypt has announced the closure of all churches across the country for a period of two weeks starting from the 21st of March. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506223019/https://www.bbc.com/arabic/middleeast-5198811)" Egypt,EGY,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"They have closed schools and universities, ordered cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, sporting clubs and malls to close by 7pm (17:00 GMT), and told many public sector employees to avoid the workplace. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503140620/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-el-sisi-handling-coronavirus-crisis-transparently-200322190301769.html" Egypt,EGY,20200322,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Individual life, medical and car insurance policyholders are given a grace period to meet their financial obligations. Mortage and financial leasing companies are to grant a six month grace period without imposing any delay fines. See Financial Regulatory Authority document, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823154518/http://www.fra.gov.eg/jtags/efsa_en/media/Initiatives.pdf" Egypt,EGY,20200324,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"El-Sisi's government has banned large gatherings (http://web.archive.org//web/20200426113329/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-imposes-week-nightly-curfew-slow-coronavirus-spread-200324174007399.html)" Egypt,EGY,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Egyptian government has launched an information campaign 'Stay at Home' to raise awareness about COVID-19 urging citizens to follow the social distancing advice. The Ministry of Health has also established a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to answer any queries from the public. Source (in Arabic):https://web.archive.org/web/20200528220904/https://news.un.org/ar/story/2020/03/1051932" Egypt,EGY,20200325,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"El-Sissi's government has banned large gatherings http://web.archive.org/web/20200506204845/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-imposes-week-nightly-curfew-slow-coronavirus-spread-200324174007399.html" Egypt,EGY,20200325,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly told a news conference on Tuesday that the 11-hour nationwide curfew from 7pm to 6am (17:00-04:00 GMT) would go into effect on Wednesday, during which all public and private transportation would be suspended. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426113329/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-imposes-week-nightly-curfew-slow-coronavirus-spread-200324174007399.html" Egypt,EGY,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly told a news conference on Tuesday that the 11-hour nationwide curfew from 7pm to 6am (17:00-04:00 GMT) would go into effect on Wednesday, during which all public and private transportation would be suspended. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426113329/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-imposes-week-nightly-curfew-slow-coronavirus-spread-200324174007399.html" Egypt,EGY,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly told a news conference on Tuesday that the 11-hour nationwide curfew from 7pm to 6am (17:00-04:00 GMT) would go into effect on Wednesday, during which all public and private transportation would be suspended. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426113329/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/egypt-imposes-week-nightly-curfew-slow-coronavirus-spread-200324174007399.html" Egypt,EGY,20200331,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Message lit up on the pyramids The message, displayed in both English and Arabic, read “Stay Home…Stay Safe, Thank You to Those Keeping Us Safe. The message is also meant to salute security personnel deployed during the curfew, and urges Egyptians to stay home and practice social distancing to fight the coronavirus outbreak. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426113508/https://egyptindependent.com/stay-home-stay-safe-egypt-lights-up-great-pyramid-of-giza-with-message-of-solidarity/" Egypt,EGY,20200401,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Ministry of Awqaf of Egypt is one of the ministries in the Egyptian government and is in charge of religious endowments. The Ministry has decided on the 21st of March to suspend public prayers (including Friday prayers) in all the mosques of the country for two weeks. Similarly, the Coptic church of Egypt has announced the closure of all churches across the country for a period of two weeks starting from the 21st of March. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506223136/https://www.bbc.com/arabic/middleeast-51988115)" Egypt,EGY,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Egyptian government has launched an information campaign 'Stay at Home' to raise awareness about COVID-19 urging citizens to follow the social distancing advice. The Ministry of Health has also established a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to answer any queries from the public. Source (in Arabic): https://news.un.org/ar/story/2020/03/1051932" Egypt,EGY,20200406,C1: School closing,3,1,"A closure of schools and universities will also be extended to mid-April, while cafes, sports clubs and gyms will be shut for the next two weeks and restaurants will be restricted to deliveries. http://web.archive.org/web/20200506203243/https://en.qantara.de/content/egypt-declares-two-week-curfew-to-counter-coronavirus" Egypt,EGY,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The curfew bans the movement of individuals, including public transportation and private vehicles, on all public roads from 8pm to 6am every night. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426111810/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-egypt-extends-lockdown-flights-suspended" Egypt,EGY,20200409,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Egyptian government has decided to extend the isolation procedures to confront the Corona virus for an additional two weeks with the start of the curfew from 20:00 in the evening until 6:00 in the morning of isolation. This includes banning religious gatherings public gatherings, and any sort of crowding. LINK (Arabic): https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.alarabiya.net/ar/arab-and-world/egypt/2020/04/08/???-????-?????-??????-???????-????????-???????-??????" Egypt,EGY,20200409,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Egyptian government has launched an information campaign 'Stay at Home' to raise awareness about COVID-19 urging citizens to follow the social distancing advice. The Egyptian Ministry of Health has also established a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to answer any queries from the public. LINK (Arabic): https://web.archive.org/save/https://news.un.org/ar/story/2020/03/1051932" Egypt,EGY,20200415,E1: Income support,0,,"""The Egyptian cabinet launched the “Ahalina” (Our People) initiative on Tuesday through a community partnership to support non-standard workers impacted by the negative repercussions of the coronavirus crisis on Egypt’s economy, providing social protection to individuals and families."" ""The cabinet’s spokesperson Nader Saad said that the initiative is part of efforts to support lower-income families and informal employment affected by the crisis. The initiative, coming under the slogan “Aid with a helping hand”, provides direct financial support to afflicted groups through the involvement of the private sector and individuals"". http://web.archive.org/web/20200506211250/https://egyptindependent.com/egypt-launches-initiative-to-support-people-impacted-by-coronavirus/" Egypt,EGY,20200416,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As a vegetable street vendor who travels some 90 kilometres from Monufia to Cairo every day, in the back of a crowded truck with 15 others, Samira Outt, 46, has been flouting the coronavirus social-distancing guidelines that demand people stay home as much as possible. Staying home is for the rich, I will never be able to afford this,” http://web.archive.org/web/20200426113023/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-egypt-social-distancing-poor-cannot-afford" Egypt,EGY,20200416,E1: Income support,0,,"A targeted support initiative for irregular workers in most severely hit sectors has been announced, which will entail EGP 500 in monthly grants for 3 months. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200506215329/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E)" Egypt,EGY,20200420,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Egypt’s government announced it is halting all public transport on Monday [20/04] to limit crowds during the spring holiday of Sham el-Nessim as part of measures to curb the spread of coronavirus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528211909/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-egypt-halt-public-transport-sham-el-nessim-holiday http://web.archive.org/web/20200530092429/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-suspends-public-private-transport-sham-el-nessim-holiday-april-20" Egypt,EGY,20200423,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mosques will remain closed and any public religious gatherings will still be banned. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200426111431/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-egypt/egypt-loosening-some-lockdown-restrictions-for-ramadan-coronavirus-toll-rises-idUKKCN2252BL)" Egypt,EGY,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restrictions on movement during the night were reduced by an hour, allowing the return of some crucial government services, as the country prepared to mark the start of Ramadan. From Friday, restrictions on movements will start at 9pm, instead of 8pm, and will still end at 6am http://web.archive.org/web/20200426111232/https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/coronavirus-egypt-eases-some-lockdown-measures-1.1010348" Egypt,EGY,20200426,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Waring a mask is obligatory in public places from 26 April. https://archive.vn/hM2VX However, according to gov.uk, mask covering in Egypt is only 'mandatory in closed public spaces, including government buildings, private offices, malls, retail outlets and public transport including private taxis. Legal penalties could be applied for non-compliance'. https://archive.vn/cIdF7 Because I cannot find the official release from the Egyptian government, I chose to code [2] as gov.uk suggests..." Egypt,EGY,20200506,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Egypt still does not have a robust testing capacity. However, the president has ordered to ramp up testing capability. ""Some 5,000 cases have been confirmed and 359 people have died of the coronavirus as of April 28, though with so little testing the real figure is doubtless higher."" ""He has already taken a number of steps on that path. Ramping up its efforts to stem the tide of COVID-19, the government has opened more testing centers, purchased additional testing kits and medical supplies, and raised the salaries of intern medical doctors."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506221108/https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/04/30/egypt-sisi-coronavirus-political-threat/)" Egypt,EGY,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Egypt gradually reopens hotels to prevent collapse of tourism sector - Egypt's reopening of hotels will be carried out over three phases. Several hotels and resorts reopened as of 15 May after receiving health certificates, demonstrating their compliance with coronavirus preventive measures, before they are allowed to re-operate. The measures include testing incoming guests for the coronavirus, limiting the number of occupants inside each hotel room to two adults and a child and ensuring that each hotel has a clinic and a resident health specialist to respond to emergencies. ttps://web.archive.org/web/20200528205234/http://web.archive.org/web/20200506203243/https://en.qantara.de/content/egypt-declares-two-week-curfew-to-counter-coronavirushttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.voanews.com/middle-east/egypt-announces-partial-opening-economy-plunges" Egypt,EGY,20200525,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"13 May 2020 The ministry released an official statement that states that the first phase will see many of the preventive measures already in place remain as they are, but it seems like there is going to be stricter enforcement of the rule to wear face masks in public places, particularly on public transportation. People will also be asked to wear their face masks at offices and factories as well as at all public places. While businesses are being encouraged to continue operating under the rules of phase one, they will be asked to take in headcounts to make sure that the lowest possible number of employees needed are going into the office, but they are also being asked to make sure they have enough employees to continue their full-scale operations. https://nilefm.com/digest/article/5663/egypt-unveils-3-phase-plan-to-reopen-the-economy-amid-covid-19 15 May 2020 The first phase, which will see more strict measures, will go on until the total number of coronavirus cases faces a downward trend for at least two weeks. https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/05/15/as-egypt-braces-for-gradual-re-opening-measures-covid-19-cases-reach-11000/ " Egypt,EGY,20200525,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed " Egypt,EGY,20200525,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed " Egypt,EGY,20200525,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed " Egypt,EGY,20200525,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed " Egypt,EGY,20200525,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed " Egypt,EGY,20200525,C8: International travel controls,4,,"18 May 2020 The Egyptian government previously announced a series of preventive restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. This alert began 18 May 2020 19:36 GMT and is scheduled to expire 16 Jun 2020 23:59 GMT. The restrictions include: Air traffic for all of the nation's airports is suspended until further notice; the measure does not apply to emergency and cargo flights. All modes of private and public transport are suspended during curfew hours. Most government institutions are closed, except those working in security, healthcare, and other critical fields. All hotels and tourist spots must be disinfected. All nonessential businesses, except grocery stores and pharmacies, are closed nationwide; restaurants are restricted to delivery services only. All large social gatherings, including sporting events and concerts, are banned until further notice; the ban includes the closure of mosques and churches. Schools and universities are closed nationwide until further notice. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-egypt-expands-curfew-hours-suspends-public-transport-nonessential-businesses-closed " Egypt,EGY,20200525,H2: Testing policy,2,,"20 May 2020 Egypt signalled an expansion of testing for the new coronavirus on Wednesday, announcing that all the country’s 320 general hospitals would offer testing to people showing symptoms of the illness. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-egypt/egypt-to-offer-coronavirus-testing-in-all-general-hospitals-idUKKBN22W2UI" Egypt,EGY,20200531,E1: Income support,1,1,"""Informal labourers in Egypt have complained that government aid designed to see them through the coronavirus crisis will not be enough, with many also unsure of how to claim the $32 a month assistance.ore than a dozen workers interviewed by Reuters said the promised assistance of just 500 Egyptian pounds ($31.74) a month would not cover their bills. A typical unskilled factory worker earns around 2000 pounds ($127) a month, businessmen say."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611230104/https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/4/7/egyptian-workers-say-government-coronavirus-aid-not-enough Expansion of the targeted cash transfer social programs, Takaful and Karama, are also being extended to reach more families. A targeted support initiative for irregular workers in most severely hit sectors has been announced, which will entail EGP 500 in monthly grants for 3 months.https://web.archive.org/web/20200611224958/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E" Egypt,EGY,20200607,C1: School closing,2,1,"Whilst there are plans for a phased reopening and optional exams on 21st June, schools appear to remain closed currently. ""Thanaweya Amma exams will begin on 21 June, but students will have the option to postpone sitting the exams until next year, Education Minister Tarek Shawki said at the press conference yesterday. Students who do choose to sit for this year’s exams will be required to maintain safe physical distances within the testing rooms, which will also be rearranged to hold fewer students than normal."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611224033/https://enterprise.press/stories/2020/05/18/egypt-faces-stricter-lockdown-measures-for-the-week-of-eid-el-fitr-before-phase-1-of-govt-reopening-plan-comes-into-effect-16083/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200611224352/https://enterprise.press/stories/2020/05/11/as-the-debate-over-back-to-school-intensifies-egypts-private-schools-prefer-a-transition-back-to-the-classroom-in-the-fall-15805/" Egypt,EGY,20200607,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Since the last week of April 2020, shopping malls and retail outlets have been allowed to open on weekends until 5 pm, while restaurant customers have been allowed to place takeaway orders in-store. After temporarily suspending most public services and court proceedings, Egypt has relaxed some restrictions in the first week of May, including resuming work at car licensing units at traffic departments, real estate registry offices, and some court services. Starting May 4, 2020, hotels have been allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity until June 2020 and at 50 percent capacity thereafter. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200613054638/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Egypt,EGY,20200607,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Everyone will be expected to wear face masks in “any closed space” starting 30 May, the PM said, which we’re taking as including government buildings, private offices, malls and retail outlets. People will also need to wear masks when using buses, the metro, trains, taxis and ride-hailing services such as Uber and Careem, Madbouly said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611224033/https://enterprise.press/stories/2020/05/18/egypt-faces-stricter-lockdown-measures-for-the-week-of-eid-el-fitr-before-phase-1-of-govt-reopening-plan-comes-into-effect-16083/" Egypt,EGY,20200607,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Since the last week of April 2020, shopping malls and retail outlets have been allowed to open on weekends until 5 pm, while restaurant customers have been allowed to place takeaway orders in-store."" Indicates that whilst general advice is to remain at home, citizens are allowed to come out of their houses and use local shops . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613054638/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Egypt,EGY,20200611,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Authorities have slightly reduced the imposed nighttime curfew by one hour between 20:00 and 04:00 (local time) with immediate effect as of Thursday, June 11. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626020754/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/350596/egypt-authorities-record-highest-daily-increase-of-covid-19-cases-to-date-june-14-update-28" Egypt,EGY,20200612,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Starting July 1, Egypt will reopen select resorts and archaeological sites to foreign tourists. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626014853/https://www.dw.com/en/egypt-tries-to-restart-tourism-during-coronavirus-pandemic/a-53876823" Egypt,EGY,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On Tuesday, June 23, Egyptian authorities announced that certain restrictions in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) would be eased from Saturday, June 27. Beaches and public parks will remain closed and shisha bars will not be permitted to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626021422/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/353986/egypt-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-update-29" Egypt,EGY,20200623,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On Tuesday, June 23, Egyptian authorities announced that certain restrictions in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) would be eased from Saturday, June 27. Cinemas, cultural centers, and sports clubs will also be limited to 25-percent capacity, and places of worship will not be permitted to hold weekend services. Beaches and public parks will remain closed and shisha bars will not be permitted to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626021422/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/353986/egypt-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-update-29" Egypt,EGY,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Cafes and restaurants will be limited to 25-percent capacity, and will have to close by 22:00 (local time). Shops will have to close by 21:00. Cinemas, cultural centers, and sports clubs will also be limited to 25-percent capacity, and places of worship will not be permitted to hold weekend services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626021422/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/353986/egypt-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-update-29" Egypt,EGY,20200623,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The wearing of face masks remains mandatory in closed public spaces, including in government buildings, private offices, malls, and retail outlets, as well as public transport including private taxis. Fines may be issued for non-compliance to government directives. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626021422/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/353986/egypt-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-update-29" Egypt,EGY,20200627,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of June 27, the nation-wide curfew in Egypt was lifted, in addition to allowing cafes, restaurants, sporting clubs and cultural facilities to re-open with a new 25 percent capacity rule. Cafes, restaurants, sporting clubs and cultural facilities are now required to close at 10pm, while shopping venues such as malls will shut down at 9pm. http://web.archive.org/web/20200704181953/https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/07/02/a-week-into-measures-being-lifted-coronavirus-cases-in-egypt-surpass-70000/" Egypt,EGY,20200627,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 27 June, the government reopened mosques for daily prayers, but said the Friday prayers, attended by a larger congregation of worshippers, will remain suspended. http://web.archive.org/web/20200704183242/https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/covid-19-rejoicing-as-mosques-reopen-in-egypt-1.1593272662080" Egypt,EGY,20200701,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Egypt restarted international flights and reopened major tourist attractions including the Great Pyramids of Giza on 01 July. Seems even screening is not required... http://web.archive.org/web/20200702181807/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-egypt/egypt-reopens-airports-and-welcomes-tourists-to-pyramids-after-covid-closure-idUSKBN2426VX" Egypt,EGY,20200702,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A major mosque in Cairo, the Mosque of Al Hussain, was closed by the authority on 02 July evening until further notice, because worshippers failed to abide by precautions to stem the spread of the covid-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200703135457/https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/covid-19-egypt-closes-key-mosque-over-worshippers-non-compliance-1.72391573" Egypt,EGY,20200708,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Tourists flying into the coastal governorates of the Red Sea, South Sinai and Matrouh can travel freely within these governorates, but there are restrictions in place preventing onward travel from these governorates to other parts of Egypt."" https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/staying-during-coronavirus" Egypt,EGY,20200722,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli announced on 22 July two new measures w.r.t. Eid Al Adha: 1. All public beaches and parks shall remain closed while cafes, restaurants, and stores shall be opened till 12:00 am during Eid Al Adha; and 2. Cinemas and theaters will remain using only 25 percent of its capacity, while restaurants and cafes will use 50 percent of its capacity during Eid Al Adha. These will come into effect on 26 July. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723100808/https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/90006/Egypt%E2%80%99s-government-issues-new-decisions-to-%E2%80%9Ccoexist%E2%80%9D-with-COVID-19" Egypt,EGY,20200722,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli announced on 22 July that Eid Al Adha prayers will follow the same regulations taken when holding Eid El Iftar prayers back in May. Also, official conferences and meetings will be permitted as long as the participants' number does not exceed 50 individuals in halls that can take not less than 100. This measure will come into effect on 26 July. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723100808/https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/90006/Egypt%E2%80%99s-government-issues-new-decisions-to-%E2%80%9Ccoexist%E2%80%9D-with-COVID-19" Egypt,EGY,20200803,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/coronavirus Restrictions in public transport between midnight and 4am" Egypt,EGY,20200803,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/coronavirus Temperature Screening on arrival " Egypt,EGY,20200814,C1: School closing,2,1,"Egypt’s Minister of Education announced that the new school year will start on 17 October, instead of September. The full plan for the upcoming school year will be revealed in September, with the prime minister planned to review it on 20 August. See Egyptian newspaper source, Al-Ahram, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822130743/http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/376288/Egypt/Politics-/Egypts-new-school-year-to-kick-off--October-Minist.aspx" Egypt,EGY,20200814,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport has resumed but is prohibited from operating between 00:00 and 04:00. See security website, Garda World, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822143110/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/362471/egypt-authorities-extend-retail-operating-hours-from-july-26-update-32" Egypt,EGY,20200815,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Non-Egyptian arrivals will require a negative PCR test for coronavirus no more than 72 hours before entering the country. The regulation excludes Arab and foreign tourists arriving on direct flights to costal governorates, but will be forbidden to enter Cairo without the test. See news website, Arab News, archived, https://web.archive.org/web/20200822150347/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1717056/middle-east" Egypt,EGY,20200823,C1: School closing,2,1,"The academic year for public schools and universities will begin on October 17, and the Ministry of Higher Education announced that universities will begin the academic year using a “hybrid” education model. International schools are not required to adhere to the October 17 timeline so they may open earlier or have a different operating status. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003111/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Egypt,EGY,20200823,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. • Restaurants and cafes are required to close by midnight, while other shops, including grocery stores, are required to close by 10:00 pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003111/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Egypt,EGY,20200823,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A ban on funerals and marriage ceremonies remains in place. Public parks and beaches remain closed. Hence, it is very likely that public events are required to be cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003111/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20200823,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change as per previous coder. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003206/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/coronavirus" Egypt,EGY,20200823,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"“Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes • If a foreign visitor enters Egypt without a negative PCR test for COVID-19 to visit the coastal tourist governorates that are exempt from the PCR testing requirement (Red Sea, South Sinai, and Matrouh), they will not be able to visit other non-exempt governorates in Egypt without first receiving a negative PCR test. See our Alert about PCR Testing.Egypt will re-open Luxor and Aswan governorates to international visitors on September 1, including temples, archaeological sites, and museums.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003111/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Egypt,EGY,20200823,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Egyptian authorities have advised that all arrivals into Egypt will be subject to health measures. • Passengers will be required to complete a monitoring card with personal details, and will need to provide confirmation of valid health insurance policy to airport authorities. • From 1 September, all persons (including those who hold Egyptian nationality) arriving from overseas to any part of Egypt will be required to present a negative PCR test certificate on arrival. • https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003206/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/coronavirus " Egypt,EGY,20200823,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of Egypt established a COVID-19 dedicated hotline at?105 15335?or?15469 (Arabic proficiency recommended) that can be consulted for up-to-date information about COVID-19 testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003111/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20200902,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. The academic year for public schools and universities will begin on October 17, and the Ministry of Higher Education announced that universities will begin the academic year using a “hybrid” education model. • International schools are not required to adhere to the October 17 timeline so they may open earlier or have a different operating status. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912072801/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Egypt,EGY,20200902,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912072801/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20200902,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. Public parks and beaches remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912072801/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20200902,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change. There are currently restrictions on public transportation operating from midnight until 4am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912072844/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/coronavirus" Egypt,EGY,20200902,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912072801/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20200902,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912072925/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt" Egypt,EGY,20200902,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population’s social media accounts at?https://www.facebook.com/egypt.mohp/?(Arabic only). The Government of Egypt has also provided a COVID-19 dedicated hotline at?105 15335?or?15469?for additional inquiries (Arabic proficiency recommended)." Egypt,EGY,20200913,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy found." Egypt,EGY,20200913,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy found." Egypt,EGY,20201005,C1: School closing,2,1,"Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on 5 October 'urged local authorities to prepare for a coronavirus second wave as the new academic year' is to start on 17 October. https://archive.vn/owGwD" Egypt,EGY,20201006,C1: School closing,2,1,"The academic year for public schools and universities will begin on October 17 however International schools are not required to adhere to the October 17, hence marking as 2G Reference: https://web.archive.org/web/20201015072138/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201015072618/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1729176/middle-east" Egypt,EGY,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change to previous policy Reference as of 6-Oct: https://web.archive.org/web/20201015072138/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change to previous Reference as of 6-Oct: https://web.archive.org/web/20201015072138/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Recommendation is still to stay at home if possible Reference: https://web.archive.org/web/20201015081634/https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/09/07/newsflash-covid-19-isnt-over-guide-to-the-state-of-the-pandemic-in-egypt/" Egypt,EGY,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change to restrictions Reference: https://web.archive.org/web/20201015072138/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Also as per Egypt tourism department there are multiple restrictions imposed for tourism which is part of internal movements within Egypt Reference: https://web.archive.org/web/20201015085158if_/https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/photos/pcb.3349790251733268/3349790171733276" Egypt,EGY,20201006,E1: Income support,1,0,"Egypt Ministry of Manpower has announce continuation of 500 EGP to irregular workers until December 2020 Reference: https://web.archive.org/web/20201015175119/http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/0/386642/Egypt/0/Egypt-to-continue-disbursing-financial-aid-for-irr.aspx" Egypt,EGY,20201016,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in Policy - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in Policy - Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Restaurants and cafes are required to close by midnight, while other shops, including grocery stores, are required to close by 10:00 pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in Policy - Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Restaurants and cafes are required to close by midnight, while other shops, including grocery stores, are required to close by 10:00 pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change in Policy - Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Restaurants and cafes are required to close by midnight, while other shops, including grocery stores, are required to close by 10:00 pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No change in Policy - Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Restaurants and cafes are required to close by midnight, while other shops, including grocery stores, are required to close by 10:00 pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in Policy - Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Restaurants and cafes are required to close by midnight, while other shops, including grocery stores, are required to close by 10:00 pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change in Policy - Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Restaurants and cafes are required to close by midnight, while other shops, including grocery stores, are required to close by 10:00 pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in Policy - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,E1: Income support,1,0,"No noted changes in Policy found - ttps://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No noted changes in Policy found - ttps://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No noted changes in Policy found - ttps://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No noted changes in Policy found - ttps://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No noted changes in Policy found - ttps://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No noted changes in Policy found - ttps://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,C1: School closing,2,0,"The academic year for public schools and universities will begin on October 17, and the Ministry of Higher Education announced that universities will begin the academic year using a “hybrid” education model. International schools are not required to adhere to the October 17 timeline so they may open earlier or have a different operating status. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141308/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,E1: Income support,1,0,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201017,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201025174753/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201021,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"3G: On 10/21/2020 Egyptian Prime Minister ordered stricter enforcement of the regulation making face masks obligatory in public spaces and transportation modes. Violators face fines of EGP 4,000 if they don't adhere to the regulation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022160221/http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/0/388876/Egypt/0/Egypts-PM-stresses-fining-violators-of-facemask-re.aspx" Egypt,EGY,20201102,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Ministry's plan for the 2020/2021 academic year is based on maintaining social distancing, sufficient ventilation and regular disinfection at schools, while raising awareness of students and parents about the pandemic and necessary precautions, reports Xinhua news agency. There will also be temperature checks for students, teachers and visitors before entering schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109104003/https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/international/egypt-reopens-schools-amid-anti-coronavirus-measures#bypass-sw The academic year for public schools and universities will begin on October 17, and the Ministry of Higher Education announced that universities will begin the academic year using a “hybrid” education model. International schools are not required to adhere to the October 17 timeline so they may open earlier or have a different operating status. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109104301/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Restaurants and cafes are required to close by midnight, while other shops, including grocery stores, are required to close by 10:00 pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109104301/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Starting August 28, Friday prayers are scheduled to reopen at some mosques under strict preventative measures; mosques have been open for daily prayers with the exception of Friday prayers. A ban on funerals and marriage ceremonies remains in place. The Coptic Orthodox Church announced Friday mass will resume on September 11; churches have been open for mass every day except Friday. Houses of worship are restricting attendance and practicing recommendations for hygiene and social distancing. Public parks and beaches remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109104301/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1," Starting September 21, funeral prayers and wedding ceremonies held in open-air venues have been allowed, for a maximum limit of 300 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105435/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Egypt,EGY,20201102,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109104301/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Restaurants and cafes are required to close by midnight, while other shops, including grocery stores, are required to close by 10:00 pm. Public parks and beaches remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109104301/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes" Egypt,EGY,20201102,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Egyptian Government has announced that all passengers travelling to Egypt (including Egyptians) must be in possession of negative PCR test certificate for COVID-19, taken at a maximum of 72 hours before their flight departure time. However, passengers travelling from Japan, China, Thailand, North America, South America, Canada, London Heathrow, Paris, and Frankfurt will be allowed to provide the test certificate performed at a maximum of 96 hours prior to flight departure, due to the long travel and transit period from these airports. Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No https://web.archive.org/web/20201109104301/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201102,E1: Income support,1,1,"Pensions have been increased by 14 percent. Expansion of the targeted cash transfer social programs, Takaful and Karama, are also being extended to reach more families. A targeted support initiative for irregular workers in most severely hit sectors has been announced, which will entail EGP 500 in monthly grants for 3 months to close to 1.6 million beneficiaries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105435/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Egypt,EGY,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,," A consumer spending initiative of close to EGP 10 billion has been launched to offer citizens two-year, low-interest loans to pay for consumer goods discounted by up to 10-25 percent and provide ration card subsidies. A new guarantee fund of EGP 2 billion has been formed to guarantee mortgages and consumer loans made by banks and consumer finance companies. The moratorium on the tax law on agricultural land has been extended for 2 years. The stamp duty on transactions and tax on dividends have been reduced. Capital gains tax has been postponed until further notice. The preferential interest rate has been reduced from 10 percent to 8 percent on loans to tourism, industry, agriculture and construction sectors, as well as for housing for low-income and middle-class families. A housing initiative has been announced to provide low cost financing for housing units. A new lending initiative with soft loans at zero-to-low interest rates from banks is aimed at replacing old cars with natural gas-powered vehicles. A government guarantee of EGP 3 billion on low-interest loans by the central bank has been announce for the tourism industry soft loans. The central bank has also approved an EGP 100 billion guarantee to cover lending at preferential rates to the manufacturing, agriculture and contracting loans. Loans with a two-year grace period will be made available to aviation sector firms. Support has been announced for small projects harmed by COVID-19, especially in the industrial and labor-intensive sectors, through the availability of short-term loans of up to a year, to secure the necessary liquidity for operational expenses until the crisis is over. The limit for electronic payments via mobile phones has been raised to EGP 30,000/day and EGP 100,000/month for individuals, and to EGP 40,000/day and EGP 200,000/per week for corporationsMicrolenders have been advised by the Financial Regulatory Authority to consider delays on a case-by-case basis, of up to 50 percent of the value of monthly installments for struggling clients, and the regulations issued last year requiring banks to obtain detailed information of borrowers have been relaxed. Suspension of credit score blacklists for irregular clients and waiver of court cases for defaulted customers have been announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109105435/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Egypt,EGY,20201102,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Government of Egypt established a COVID-19 dedicated hotline at?105 15335?or?15469 (Arabic proficiency recommended) that can be consulted for up-to-date information about COVID-19 testing. On March 9, the Government of Egypt also announced that it would provide COVID-19 tests at a cost of 70 USD for foreigners and 1,050 Egyptian pounds for Egyptians. In May the Government of Egypt provided this list in Arabic of public hospitals in Egypt offering the test. The U.S. Embassy in Cairo also maintains a list of medical providers on our website that U.S. citizens in Egypt have used in the past. Individuals should contact the medical providers directly to determine if they offer COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 tests are also currently offered by private companies. For example, PCR swab tests are offered at a cost of 3,000 Egyptian pounds per test by AlMokhtabar labs. Results are available within 24 hours. Ain-Shams University labs also provides testing at a cost of 3,000 Egyptian pounds for foreigners and 1,500 Egyptian pounds for Egyptians. Payment for COVID-19 testing is the responsibility of the individual and is not covered by the Government of Egypt. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109104301/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Fines may be assessed for non-compliance with the mandate to wear masks in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109104301/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201110,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools are partially open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121082517/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Egypt,EGY,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy can be found." Egypt,EGY,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Policy remains the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114558/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Egypt,EGY,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114711/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in previous policy can be found." Egypt,EGY,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114711/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201110,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change in policy." Egypt,EGY,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"As per the previous policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114558/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Egypt,EGY,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Fines may be assessed for non-compliance with the mandate to wear masks in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114711/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201122,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. Schools are partially open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129084300/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Egypt,EGY,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new update for now. Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Restaurants and cafes are required to close by midnight, while other shops, including grocery stores, are required to close by 10:00 pm. New changes announced in dining hours and opening hours of retail shops. However, they will be implemented from December 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114711/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change can be found. Starting August 28, Friday prayers are scheduled to reopen at some mosques under strict preventative measures; mosques have been open for daily prayers with the exception of Friday prayers. A ban on funerals and marriage ceremonies remains in place. The Coptic Orthodox Church announced Friday mass will resume on September 11; churches have been open for mass every day except Friday. Houses of worship are restricting attendance and practicing recommendations for hygiene and social distancing. Public parks and beaches remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114711/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Starting September 21, funeral prayers and wedding ceremonies held in open-air venues have been allowed, for a maximum limit of 300 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129090318/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Egypt,EGY,20201122,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required" Egypt,EGY,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. Public parks and beaches remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114711/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes" Egypt,EGY,20201122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Egyptian Government has announced that all passengers travelling to Egypt (including Egyptians) must be in possession of negative PCR test certificate for COVID-19, taken at a maximum of 72 hours before their flight departure time. However, passengers travelling from Japan, China, Thailand, North America, South America, Canada, London Heathrow, Paris, and Frankfurt will be allowed to provide the test certificate performed at a maximum of 96 hours prior to flight departure, due to the long travel and transit period from these airports. Travelers must present paper copies of the test results; digital copies will not be accepted. Children under the age of six of all nationalities are exempt. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114711/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201122,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Government of Egypt established a COVID-19 dedicated hotline at?105 15335?or?15469 (Arabic proficiency recommended) that can be consulted for up-to-date information about COVID-19 testing. On March 9, the Government of Egypt also announced that it would provide COVID-19 tests at a cost of 70 USD for foreigners and 1,050 Egyptian pounds for Egyptians. In May the Government of Egypt provided this list in Arabic of public hospitals in Egypt offering the test. The U.S. Embassy in Cairo also maintains a list of medical providers on our website that U.S. citizens in Egypt have used in the past. Individuals should contact the medical providers directly to determine if they offer COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 tests are also currently offered by private companies. For example, PCR swab tests are offered at a cost of 3,000 Egyptian pounds per test by AlMokhtabar labs. Results are available within 24 hours. Ain-Shams University labs also provides testing at a cost of 3,000 Egyptian pounds for foreigners and 1,500 Egyptian pounds for Egyptians. Payment for COVID-19 testing is the responsibility of the individual and is not covered by the Government of Egypt. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114711/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201122,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Proper contact tracing of infected COVID-19 cases. It is widely considered that a best-buy measure to avoid community transmissibility of the disease and prevent the spread of a virus is by proactively finding those at high risk due to potential exposure, notifying them, and quarantining them if necessary. Egypt possesses a relatively strong public health and surveillance system at the national and local levels. However, given the magnitude of the pandemic, further capacity is warranted to ensure proper and complete tracing protocols are being followed as the number of positive cases increase over time. Costs associated with the scale-up for human labor, training, transportation, per diems and using of smart technology are becoming a burden for the MOHP. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129101612/http://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/906831588109454283/pdf/Project-Information-Document-Egypt-COVID-19-Emergency-Response-P173912.pdf" Egypt,EGY,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy. Fines may be assessed for non-compliance with the mandate to wear masks in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121114711/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201130,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools are partially open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207104229/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Egypt,EGY,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy." Egypt,EGY,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes found." Egypt,EGY,20201130,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy." Egypt,EGY,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy." Egypt,EGY,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Fines may be assessed for non-compliance with the mandate to wear masks in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207122409/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201208,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy. https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse (link is not getting archived)" Egypt,EGY,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs, and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214120259/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Egypt,EGY,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On August 28, Friday prayers reopened at some mosques under strict preventative measures; mosques have been open for daily prayers with the exception of Friday prayers. On December 5, the Coptic Church of Egypt suspended in-person services through the end of December. Catholic churches remain in operation with distancing measures. There are restrictions on public gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214120259/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214120730/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/north-africa/egypt/latest-egypt-travel-warnings-alerts" Egypt,EGY,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change in previous policy. Starting September 21, funeral prayers and wedding ceremonies held in open-air venues have been allowed, for a maximum limit of 300 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214121125/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Egypt,EGY,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214120259/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Restaurants, cafes, sports clubs and movie theaters are currently allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity, thereby people are recommended to stay at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214120259/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201214120259/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201208,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Egyptian Government has announced that all passengers travelling to Egypt (including Egyptians) must be in possession of negative PCR test certificate for COVID-19, taken at a maximum of 72 hours before their flight departure time. However, passengers travelling from Japan, China, Thailand, North America, South America, Canada, London Heathrow, Paris, and Frankfurt will be allowed to provide the test certificate performed at a maximum of 96 hours prior to flight departure, due to the long travel and transit period from these airports. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214120259/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201208,E1: Income support,1,1," Pensions have been increased by 14 percent. Expansion of the targeted cash transfer social programs, Takaful and Karama, are also being extended to reach more families. A targeted support initiative for irregular workers in most severely hit sectors has been announced, which will entail EGP 500 in monthly grants for 3 months to close to 1.6 million beneficiaries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214121125/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Egypt,EGY,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"A consumer spending initiative of close to EGP 10 billion has been launched to offer citizens two-year, low-interest loans to pay for consumer goods discounted by up to 10-25 percent and provide ration card subsidies. A new guarantee fund of EGP 2 billion has been formed to guarantee mortgages and consumer loans made by banks and consumer finance companies. The moratorium on the tax law on agricultural land has been extended for 2 years. The stamp duty on transactions and tax on dividends have been reduced. Capital gains tax has been postponed until further notice. The preferential interest rate has been reduced from 10 percent to 8 percent on loans to tourism, industry, agriculture and construction sectors, as well as for housing for low-income and middle-class families. A housing initiative has been announced to provide low cost financing for housing units. A new lending initiative with soft loans at zero-to-low interest rates from banks is aimed at replacing old cars with natural gas-powered vehicles. A government guarantee of EGP 3 billion on low-interest loans by the central bank has been announce for the tourism industry soft loans. The central bank has also approved an EGP 100 billion guarantee to cover lending at preferential rates to the manufacturing, agriculture and contracting loans. Loans with a two-year grace period will be made available to aviation sector firms. Support has been announced for small projects harmed by COVID-19, especially in the industrial and labor-intensive sectors, through the availability of short-term loans of up to a year, to secure the necessary liquidity for operational expenses until the crisis is over. Suspension of credit score blacklists for irregular clients and waiver of court cases for defaulted customers have been announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214121125/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Egypt,EGY,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Government of Egypt established the following COVID-19 dedicated hotlines: 105– Ministry of Health Hotline; Press 1 for COVID-19 information; Arabic proficiency recommended 15335?- Press 1 for Arabic. Press 2 for English https://web.archive.org/web/20201214120259/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Fines may be assessed for non-compliance with the mandate to wear masks in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214120259/https://eg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Egypt,EGY,20201210,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Egypt has received its first shipment of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine, which was tested in the United Arab Emirates and is said to be 86% effective. The shipment from Chinese state-owned pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm landed at Cairo's international airport from the UAE late on Thursday, 10 December 2020. Insufficient evidence to confirm this is being administered. The government plans to first vaccinate health care workers, particularly those who deal with COVID-19 cases. They are to receive two doses of the vaccine over 21 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214124617/https://www.africanews.com/2020/12/12/egypt-receives-first-shipment-of-covid-19-vaccine//" Eritrea,ERI,20200311,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Visitors coming directly from, or who have transited through, China, Italy, South Korea and Iran placed in quarantine for 2 weeks. Other visitors are screened at entry and quarantined if found symptomatic. Moreover, the Eritrean Ministry of Health urges all nationals and foreigners who may have plans to travel to, and from Eritrea, to postpone their plans on their own volition. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605204251/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30273-ministry-of-health-timely-public-announcement" Eritrea,ERI,20200311,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Ministry of Health issues a number of guidelines and announces that it will disseminate continuous sensitisation campaigns through the various local media outlets. Source: The Eritrean Ministry of Health urges all nationals and foreigners who may have plans to travel to, and from Eritrea, to postpone their plans on their own volition. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605204251/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30273-ministry-of-health-timely-public-announcement" Eritrea,ERI,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The government asks people to refrain from internal as well as foreign travel unless this is for extremely urgent and unavoidable purposes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613151753/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30299-ministry-of-health-additional-public-announcement-on-covid-19Source: " Eritrea,ERI,20200316,C8: International travel controls,2,,"In addition to the decrease in flights from/to Eritrea due to the measures announced on the 11th of March (including the quarantine imposed for people coming from China, Italy, North Korea and Iran) the ministry of health announces that it fully restrict travel from, and to, Eritrea except in urgent and unavoidable circumstances. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605211101/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30299-ministry-of-health-additional-public-announcement-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information and guidelines is provided by the Ministry of Health using traditional media. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605211101/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30299-ministry-of-health-additional-public-announcement-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public gatherings, sport and cultural events that assemble a crowd of more than 10 people are prohibited. Cinemas and night-clubs to remain closed until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605214149/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30342--ministry-of-health-public-guidelines-no-3" Eritrea,ERI,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Aggregation of more than 10 people at social events (funerals, weddings, mourning, baptism and other gatherings) is banned. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605214149/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30342--ministry-of-health-public-guidelines-no-3" Eritrea,ERI,20200323,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Citizens recommended to avoid travel by bus, mini-bus and taxis unless in emergencies. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605214149/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30342--ministry-of-health-public-guidelines-no-3" Eritrea,ERI,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The government asks citizens to avoid non-essential movement within the city or village of residences. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605214149/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30342--ministry-of-health-public-guidelines-no-3" Eritrea,ERI,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The government's recommendation is for citizens to avoid travel to other places within the country. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605214149/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30342--ministry-of-health-public-guidelines-no-3" Eritrea,ERI,20200323,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing performed on individuals with COVID symptoms entering the country and individuals with COVID symptoms that had been in contact with someone entering the country. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200607132014/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30342--ministry-of-health-public-guidelines-no-3" Eritrea,ERI,20200323,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Quarantine was imposed on all passengers who travelled on the same flight as the first COVID positive case in Eritrea, who were subsequently traced. This was an Eritrean national resident in Norway who flew to Asmara. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200613155921/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30342--ministry-of-health-public-guidelines-no-3 " Eritrea,ERI,20200325,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Commercial passenger flights to and from Eritrea banned from midnight 25th March 2020. The ban to remain effective for two weeks until further review. Travel to the country through land and sea routes continues; everyone coming through these routes is quarantined. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200607171455/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30355-ministry-of-health-public-announcement-no-4%20 --https://web.archive.org/web/20200607171429/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30650-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200327,C1: School closing,3,1,"All institutions of learning - from Kindergarten to Colleges - closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605220452/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30367-ministry-of-health-public-announcement-no-5" Eritrea,ERI,20200327,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"All public transport (buses, minibuses and taxis) in all the cities stopped from 6 am 27th of March. Use of trucks for public transport deemed illicit and punishable by law. All public transport services from one region to another, with the exception of those with a special permit granted by competent authority, stopped. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605220452/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30367-ministry-of-health-public-announcement-no-5" Eritrea,ERI,20200331,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars, restaurants, cafés and other service outlets that cater to sizeable clients to be closed for 14 days. Curt sessions postponed until further notice. Essential enterprises, banks, pharmacies, groceries and outlets for other necessary goods to remain open. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200613145708/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30394-ministry-of-health-public-announcement-no6 " Eritrea,ERI,20200331,E1: Income support,0,,"The government imposes employees of the enterprises closed, i.e. bars, restaurants, cafes and other service outlets, not to be laid off and their full salary for the period the 14 days to be paid by the employer. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605221725/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30394-ministry-of-health-public-announcement-no6" Eritrea,ERI,20200331,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Payment of electricity, water and telephone household bills postponed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605221725/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30394-ministry-of-health-public-announcement-no6" Eritrea,ERI,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All workplaces closed apart from vital public services. “All trading activities and transactions will be banned in this period. Similarly, weekly markets that occur in various parts of the country will remain closed. Food production, supply and processing enterprises as well as grocery stores, pharmacies and banks will however continue to provide services. These institutions will close at 8:00 pm every evening.” Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605224007/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30407-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19 " Eritrea,ERI,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"All citizens are compelled to stay at home, with the exception of key workers. Members of a household, not exceeding two at a time, are allowed to go out from their homes to buy essential food items during the day and in case of emergencies. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605224007/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30407-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restriction on all movement, with a ban on the use of private cars unless by key workers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605224007/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30407-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health in cooperation with administrations and other partners are exerting efforts to raise the awareness of the public on the pandemic as well as to ensure that the public abides by the guidelines. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200613155013/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30406-measures-to-contain-spread-of-corona-virus " Eritrea,ERI,20200408,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The passenger flights' from and to the country ban implemented on March 25th extended for another 21 days. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605234612/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30437-announcement-from-the-ministry-of-health" Eritrea,ERI,20200422,C1: School closing,3,1,"All measures in place from 2nd April to remain in place until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606000048/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30477-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200422,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All measures in place from 2nd April to remain in place until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606000048/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30477-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200422,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All measures in place from 2nd April to remain in place until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606000048/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30477-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200422,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All measures in place from 2nd April to remain in place until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606000048/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30477-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200422,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"All measures in place from 2nd April to remain in place until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606000048/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30477-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200422,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"All measures in place from 2nd April to remain in place until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606000048/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30477-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200422,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"All measures in place from 2nd April to remain in place until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606000048/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30477-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200422,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All measures in place from 2nd April to remain in place until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606000048/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30477-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200422,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"All measures in place from 2nd April to remain in place until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606000048/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30477-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200503,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"While Eritrea has reported a limited number of cases, there is no evidence to suggest that there is a national policy for comprehensive contact tracing to identify anyone potentially exposed, and the capacity to do so within the country is very low. Without evidence, this has therefore been coded as a 1 going forwards. “While Eritrea is one of the most isolated countries in the world, it did not escape the pandemic. The first COVID-19 case in Eritrea was reported on March 21, and, as of April 28, there are 39 confirmed cases in the country, of which 19 have recovered according to the Ministry of Health. The country has been in a nation-wide lockdown to slow the transmission of the virus since April 1.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200613160130/https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/eritrea-government-survive-coronavirus-200424113745581.html " Eritrea,ERI,20200602,E1: Income support,0,,"As of 2nd June 2020 no Fiscal Policy responses reported according to IMF. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613054638/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Eritrea,ERI,20200603,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Extensive random testing carried out in Asmara only. In its statement of 16 May last month, the High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 announced that the GOE has “decided for the launching of random and extensive testing to gauge the spread of COVID-19 in the country in a comprehensive and more reliable manner”. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200613155546/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30650-guidelines-from-the-high-level-task-force-on-covid-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200606,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Although ban of commercial flights has not been flighted yet, Eritrean nationals, resident in 16 countries, who were stranded with banning of Flights returned to their respective places of residence with Charter Flight last on Saturday 6th of June. Arrangement was made by Foreign Ministry in conjunction with relevant GOE bodies & Embassies. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200611174538/https://www.africanews.com/2020/06/09/eritrea-s-coronavirus-rules-chinese-italians-iranians-to-be-quarantined/" Eritrea,ERI,20200608,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Access still possible through some cities so not total border closure, ban on commercial flights remains. “The FCO advise against all travel to within 25km of Eritrea’s land borders, with the exceptions of: the towns of Senafe and Tessenei; the border crossings at Debay Sima – Burre, Serha – Zalambessa and Kesadika (Adi Kuala) – Rama, plus the main paved roads leading to those crossings (as displayed on the map). All border crossings between Ethiopia and Eritrea are currently closed. The Eritrean authorities have introduced a number of measures to limit the spread of the virus, including closure of Asmara International Airport.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200611092041/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea" Eritrea,ERI,20200706,C1: School closing,2,1,"""University and 11th grade students returned to school on July 6, 2020. All other students are to remain at home."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928103516/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200731,C1: School closing,2,1,""" The closure of all schools in March has induced a deficit of 10 weeks for the completion of the 2019-20 academic year. On the other hand, all the students at all levels need to make-up and complete all the remaining lessons prior to their enrollment in the 2020-21 academic year. In this respect: 1) Eleventh Grade students all over the country will resume their studies on 6 July in order to complete unfinished portions in the current academic year. 2) Similarly, all College students will resume their studies on 13 July so as to complete the remaining portions scheduled for the current academic year. 3) All students in the remaining grades will resume their studies at the end of August in view of the harsh climate and rainy season in many parts of the country. They will then proceed to the next academic year. (...) The easing of restrictions in the Education, as well as other economic and social sectors, must be accompanied by strict implementation of, and compliance with, all relevant procedures and regulations (social distancing, ban of large gatherings, disinfecting of equipment, cleanliness, wearing of masks in as much as these are possible) for stemming the spread of the pandemic."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125173658/https://www.tesfanews.net/eritrea-covid19-guidelines-partial-re-opening-schools/" Eritrea,ERI,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"According to the IMF website, the national lockdown was extended without a timeframe on April 22. All trading activities and transactions are banned during this period except in major productive and service sectors (manufacturing, food processing, construction, trucking etc.) which will continue their functions. Food production, supply and processing enterprises as well as grocery stores, pharmacies and banks will continue to provide services but must close at 8:00 pm every evening. http://web.archive.org/web/20200816192602/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Eritrea,ERI,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the IMF website, the national lockdown was extended without a timeframe on April 22. All citizens are compelled to stay at home except for those engaged in indispensable developmental and security tasks. Therefore, public events should be canceled. http://web.archive.org/web/20200816192602/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Eritrea,ERI,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the IMF website, the national lockdown was extended without a timeframe on April 22. All citizens are compelled to stay at home except for those engaged in indispensable developmental and security tasks. http://web.archive.org/web/20200816192602/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Eritrea,ERI,20200731,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"According to the IMF website, the national lockdown was extended without a timeframe on April 22. All citizens are compelled to stay at home except for those engaged in indispensable developmental and security tasks. http://web.archive.org/web/20200816192602/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Eritrea,ERI,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to the IMF website, the national lockdown was extended without a timeframe on April 22. All citizens are compelled to stay at home except for those engaged in indispensable developmental and security tasks. Except for citizens employed in institutions that will continue their functions, all other individuals confined to their homes are not allowed to use their private cars during this period. http://web.archive.org/web/20200816192602/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Eritrea,ERI,20200817,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/staying-during-coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200817,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/staying-during-coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200817,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/staying-during-coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200817,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015435/https://er.usembassy.gov/health-alert-august-20-2020/" Eritrea,ERI,20200817,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/staying-during-coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200817,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826015454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/staying-during-coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200827,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change. https://archive.vn/U8mqO" Eritrea,ERI,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,""" The closure of all schools in March has induced a deficit of 10 weeks for the completion of the 2019-20 academic year. On the other hand, all the students at all levels need to make-up and complete all the remaining lessons prior to their enrollment in the 2020-21 academic year. In this respect: 1) Eleventh Grade students all over the country will resume their studies on 6 July in order to complete unfinished portions in the current academic year. 2) Similarly, all College students will resume their studies on 13 July so as to complete the remaining portions scheduled for the current academic year. 3) All students in the remaining grades will resume their studies at the end of August in view of the harsh climate and rainy season in many parts of the country. They will then proceed to the next academic year. (...) The easing of restrictions in the Education, as well as other economic and social sectors, must be accompanied by strict implementation of, and compliance with, all relevant procedures and regulations (social distancing, ban of large gatherings, disinfecting of equipment, cleanliness, wearing of masks in as much as these are possible) for stemming the spread of the pandemic."" ""Those providing services must wear a mask as well as all those in schools and health facilitates, including students and patients."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125173658/https://www.tesfanews.net/eritrea-covid19-guidelines-partial-re-opening-schools/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201125191047/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No recent update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916121315/https://er.usembassy.gov/health-alert-august-20-2020/" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"N o new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200915214430/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200915214430/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No recent update. Some non-essential businesses are closed; essential businesses close at 8 p.m. Public transportation has stopped services until further notice and most private cars are banned from the road. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916121315/https://er.usembassy.gov/health-alert-august-20-2020/" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200915214430/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"N o new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200915214430/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All borders are officially closed, as is Asmara international airport. There is no indication of when the airport will re-open. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200915213606/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/entry-requirements" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,E1: Income support,0,,"No recent update found" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No recent update found" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No recent update" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy. Two patients have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19 in tests carried out today at Adibara Quarantine Centers in Gash Barka Region. The patients are nationals who returned from Sudan recently. On the other hand, eight patients who were receiving medical treatment in hospitals in Gash Barka Region have recovered fully and were released from these facilities today. The total number of recovered patients to-date stands at 284. The total number of confirmed cases in the country to-date is 317. Ministry of Health Asmara Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916124012/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008280458.html " Eritrea,ERI,20200907,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No recent update" Eritrea,ERI,20200907,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Mask wearing policy not available. Source: " Eritrea,ERI,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Essential businesses (e.g., grocery stores) are open until 8PM and some non-essential businesses have also been allowed to open. Restaurants, entertainment venues, and religious services remain closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928103516/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since there is a restriction on gatherings for over ten people it will affect public events. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928103516/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Limitation on Size of Gatherings All gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited without a government permit. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928103516/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/http://web.archive.org/web/20200928103516/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public Transportation Public Transportation has stopped services until further notice and most private cars are banned from the road. Urgent travel by car requires a permit. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928103516/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928110918/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20200928113219/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. Motorized transportation (both public and private) requires government approval. People are free to travel by foot or by bicycle. An internal travel ban is in place. Only authorised persons are able to move out of the city, town or village where they are resident. Check-points are in place to enforce this. No public transport (buses and taxis) are operating. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928103516/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200928110918/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All borders are officially closed, as is Asmara international airport. There is no indication of when the airport will re-open. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928103406/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/entry-requirements" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy recorded on income support. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928114818/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy recorded on income support. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928114818/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Tests are generally taken at one of the Eritrean government’s 82 testing center and are free-of-charge. All testing samples are sent to Asmara’s Central Lab for evaluation. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928103516/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new policy found to be in place" Eritrea,ERI,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Mask Requirements Those providing services must wear a mask as well as all those in schools and health facilitates, including students and patients. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928103516/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most shops and business have re-opened following the easing of lockdown. Public gatherings, including places of worship remain banned. Restaurants and bars remain closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201008161145/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Limitation on Size of Gatherings All gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited without a government permit. Restaurants, entertainment venues, and religious services remain closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930182811/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Limitation on Size of Gatherings All gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited without a government permit. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930182811/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public Transportation Public Transportation has stopped services until further notice and most private cars are banned from the road. Urgent travel by car requires a permit. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930182811/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930182811/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. Motorized transportation (both public and private) requires government approval. People are free to travel by foot or by bicycle. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930182811/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All borders are officially closed, as is Asmara international airport. There is no indication of when the airport will re-open. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201008160245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/entry-requirements" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy found to be in place" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy found to be in place" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new policy found to be in place" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,H2: Testing policy,3,,"COVID-19 Testing: Tests are generally taken at one of the Eritrean government’s 82 testing center and are free-of-charge. All testing samples are sent to Asmara’s Central Lab for evaluation. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930182811/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new policy found to be in place" Eritrea,ERI,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Mask Requirements Those providing services must wear a mask as well as all those in schools and health facilitates, including students and patients. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930182811/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,E1: Income support,0,,"No measures https://web.archive.org/web/20201019201046/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures https://web.archive.org/web/20201019201046/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019201046/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019201046/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eritrea,ERI,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019201046/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. Essential businesses (e.g., grocery stores) are open until 8PM and some non-essential businesses have also been allowed to open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. All gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited without a government permit. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change. All gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited without a government permit. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No change. Public Transportation has stopped services until further notice and most private cars are banned from the road. Urgent travel by car requires a permit. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. No curfew is in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change. Motorized transportation (both public and private) requires government approval. People are free to travel by foot or by bicycle. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change. Land borders are closed for citizens of every country and there are no commercial flights into Eritrea. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102081419/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102081419/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102081419/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change. Random testing of population in specific areas and of front line employees. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102145451/https://shabait.com/2020/05/17/first-phase-of-random-and-extensive-covid-19-testing-launched/ " Eritrea,ERI,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102081419/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E" Eritrea,ERI,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change. Those providing services must wear a mask as well as all those in schools and health facilitates, including students and patients. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019200757/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201102,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO schools in Eritrea are fully open. ""(...) The easing of restrictions in the Education (...) must be accompanied by strict implementation of, and compliance with, all relevant procedures and regulations (social distancing, ban of large gatherings, disinfecting of equipment, cleanliness, wearing of masks in as much as these are possible) for stemming the spread of the pandemic."" ""Those providing services must wear a mask as well as all those in schools and health facilitates, including students and patients."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125173658/https://www.tesfanews.net/eritrea-covid19-guidelines-partial-re-opening-schools/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201122184517/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse http://web.archive.org/web/20201125191047/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Essential businesses (e.g., grocery stores) are open until 8PM and some non-essential businesses have also been allowed to open. Restaurants, entertainment venues, and religious services remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Most hotels are closed, except for those that are continuing to accommodate people from before the imposition of the travel ban. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115143256/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. All gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited without a government permit. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Eritrea,ERI,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited without a government permit. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Eritrea,ERI,20201103,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No change. Public Transportation has stopped services until further notice and most private cars are banned from the road. Urgent travel by car requires a permit. People are free to travel by foot or by bicycle. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Eritrea,ERI,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No curfew is currently imposed according to the US Embassy in Eritrea, https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ however According to the IMF website, the national lockdown was extended without a timeframe on April 22. All citizens are compelled to stay at home except for those engaged in indispensable developmental and security tasks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115150033/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eritrea,ERI,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Internal travel continues to be restricted. Only authorised persons are able to move out of the city, town or village where they are resident. Check-points are in place to enforce this. No public transport (buses and taxis) are operating. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115143256/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20201103,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Land borders are closed for citizens of every country and there are no commercial flights into Eritrea. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Eritrea’s land borders are closed and international and domestic flights are suspended until further notice. There are occasional charter flights organised by Embassies resident in Asmara. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115143256/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus While land borders are officially closed, the Eritrean embassy in the United States noted on Oct. 12 2020 that ""points of entry remain the long and porous land and sea borders of the country with the Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Yemen. More than 18,000 Eritreans have returned through irregular routes in the past four months from these countries to-date. The GOE has established numerous quarantine centers (92 at its peak) along or in the environs of these entry points. Rigorous testing routinely carried out in these quarantine centers will be bolstered by random, periodic and representative testing in all the border towns and villages to gauge the rate, if any, of potential transmission of the pandemic."" - https://web.archive.org/web/20201115163833/https://us.embassyeritrea.org/2020/03/28/covid-19/ Legal residents of Eritrea who traveled to the United States for higher education, medical treatment, work, personal or leisure purposes who have been unable to return due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions to Eritrea were permitted to apply for re-entry as of September 14 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201115163552/https://us.embassyeritrea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Er_Legal_Residents_Returnees_COVID-19.pdf" Eritrea,ERI,20201103,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. As of November 5th 2020, the IMF reports no income support measures. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115150033/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eritrea,ERI,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Government of Eritrea announced that payment of electricity, water and telephone household bills was postponed on March 30th. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605221725/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30394-ministry-of-health-public-announcement-no6 - no evidence of a reversal of this policy has been found. " Eritrea,ERI,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Per the Eritrean Ministry of Information ""public service messages and information about COVID-19 were developed and translated into all nine local languages (as well as sign language) and have been regularly disseminated through various forms of media (national television and radio). Safety, prevention, and hygiene guidelines have also been delivered through short message services for cellular telephones, and three “24/7” toll-free hotlines were established to provide information on health, hygiene, and prevention, and to report symptoms. Additionally, informational posters and pamphlets have been put on display in pharmacies, health clinics, shopping areas, on billboards and notice boards, and within other public spaces. Safety messages and themes were also integrated into popular television and radio programs, while popular artists recorded songs and videos supporting the national campaign against COVID-19."" published November 2, 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112190842/https://shabait.com/2020/10/31/covid-19-eritreas-success-and-challenges-part-i/" Eritrea,ERI,20201103,H2: Testing policy,3,,"A program of random population testing for Covid was announced on May 16 2020 to ""gauge the spread of COVID-19 in the country in a comprehensive and more reliable manner"". Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115164748/https://shabait.com/2020/05/17/first-phase-of-random-and-extensive-covid-19-testing-launched/ The Ministry of Health noted on October 12 2020 that ""targeted testing of quarantined individuals, febrile and other patients with COVID-19 symptoms in all clinics and hospitals throughout the country; as well as Aggressive Contact Tracing continue to constitute the three key pillars of the Preventive Strategy."" - source https://web.archive.org/web/20201115163833/https://us.embassyeritrea.org/2020/03/28/covid-19/"" Tests are generally taken at one of the Eritrean government’s 82 testing center and are free-of-charge. All testing samples are sent to Asmara’s Central Lab for evaluation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Ministry of Health noted on October 12 2020 that ""targeted testing of quarantined individuals, febrile and other patients with COVID-19 symptoms in all clinics and hospitals throughout the country; as well as Aggressive Contact Tracing continue to constitute the three key pillars of the Preventive Strategy."" - source https://web.archive.org/web/20201115163833/https://us.embassyeritrea.org/2020/03/28/covid-19/" Eritrea,ERI,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Those providing services must wear a mask as well as all those in schools and health facilitates, including students and patients."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change, ""Essential businesses (e.g., grocery stores) are open until 8PM and some non-essential businesses have also been allowed to open. Restaurants, entertainment venues, and religious services remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ last update Sept. 9th Most hotels are closed, except for those that are continuing to accommodate people from before the imposition of the travel ban. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115143256/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus""" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. All gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited without a government permit. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ unchanged since Sept. 9th 2020" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. All gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited without a government permit. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ unchanged since Sept. 9th 2020" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No change. Public Transportation has stopped services until further notice and most private cars are banned from the road. Urgent travel by car requires a permit. People are free to travel by foot or by bicycle. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ unchanged since Sept. 9th 2020" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change, and curfew is currently imposed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ last updated Sept. 9th 2020 " Eritrea,ERI,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Internal travel continues to be restricted. Only authorised persons are able to move out of the city, town or village where they are resident. Check-points are in place to enforce this. No public transport (buses and taxis) are operating. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115143256/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change. ""Land borders are closed for citizens of every country and there are no commercial flights into Eritrea. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Eritrea’s land borders are closed and international and domestic flights are suspended until further notice. There are occasional charter flights organised by Embassies resident in Asmara. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115143256/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea/coronavirus While land borders are officially closed, the Eritrean embassy in the United States noted on Oct. 12 2020 that """"points of entry remain the long and porous land and sea borders of the country with the Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Yemen. More than 18,000 Eritreans have returned through irregular routes in the past four months from these countries to-date. The GOE has established numerous quarantine centers (92 at its peak) along or in the environs of these entry points. Rigorous testing routinely carried out in these quarantine centers will be bolstered by random, periodic and representative testing in all the border towns and villages to gauge the rate, if any, of potential transmission of the pandemic."""" - https://web.archive.org/web/20201115163833/https://us.embassyeritrea.org/2020/03/28/covid-19/ Legal residents of Eritrea who traveled to the United States for higher education, medical treatment, work, personal or leisure purposes who have been unable to return due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions to Eritrea were permitted to apply for re-entry as of September 14 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201115163552/https://us.embassyeritrea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Er_Legal_Residents_Returnees_COVID-19.pdf""" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. As of November 17th 2020, the IMF reports no income support measures. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123001341/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change. The Government of Eritrea announced that payment of electricity, water and telephone household bills was postponed on March 30th. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605221725/http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/30394-ministry-of-health-public-announcement-no6 - no evidenc eof a reversal of this policy has been found. " Eritrea,ERI,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Unchanged. Per the Eritrean Ministry of Information ""public service messages and information about COVID-19 were developed and translated into all nine local languages (as well as sign language) and have been regularly disseminated through various forms of media (national television and radio). Safety, prevention, and hygiene guidelines have also been delivered through short message services for cellular telephones, and three “24/7” toll-free hotlines were established to provide information on health, hygiene, and prevention, and to report symptoms. Additionally, informational posters and pamphlets have been put on display in pharmacies, health clinics, shopping areas, on billboards and notice boards, and within other public spaces. Safety messages and themes were also integrated into popular television and radio programs, while popular artists recorded songs and videos supporting the national campaign against COVID-19."" published November 2, 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112190842/https://shabait.com/2020/10/31/covid-19-eritreas-success-and-challenges-part-i/" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing policy unchanged from previous update: A program of random population testing for Covid was announced on May 16 2020 to ""gauge the spread of COVID-19 in the country in a comprehensive and more reliable manner"". Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115164748/https://shabait.com/2020/05/17/first-phase-of-random-and-extensive-covid-19-testing-launched/ The Ministry of Health noted on October 12 2020 that ""targeted testing of quarantined individuals, febrile and other patients with COVID-19 symptoms in all clinics and hospitals throughout the country; as well as Aggressive Contact Tracing continue to constitute the three key pillars of the Preventive Strategy."" - source https://web.archive.org/web/20201115163833/https://us.embassyeritrea.org/2020/03/28/covid-19/" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Unchanged since last update: the Ministry of Health noted on October 12 2020 that ""targeted testing of quarantined individuals, febrile and other patients with COVID-19 symptoms in all clinics and hospitals throughout the country; as well as Aggressive Contact Tracing continue to constitute the three key pillars of the Preventive Strategy."" - source https://web.archive.org/web/20201115163833/https://us.embassyeritrea.org/2020/03/28/covid-19/" Eritrea,ERI,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Unchanged, per the US Embassy in Eritrea, ""Those providing services must wear a mask as well as all those in schools and health facilitates, including students and patients."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115141839/https://er.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ last updated Sept. 9th " Spain,ESP,20200124,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Potential case tested by Foreign Health service following government prevention and control protocols in the face of an international health alert, carried out a new evaluation of the possible case. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408151937/https://www.mscbs.gob.es/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?metodo=detalle&id=4773" Spain,ESP,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Following the coronavirus outbreak in China, the Government of Spain has promoted a number of public information channels for gathering all the relevant information from the various ministerial departments. The purpose is to allow anyone interested in this topic to access information from reliable expert sources. /web/20200430102339/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/news/paginas/2020/20200131info-coronavirus.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200131,H2: Testing policy,1,,"first case in Canary Islands, contacts also tested following Public Health Ministry guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200131225909/https://elpais.com/sociedad/2020/01/31/actualidad/1580509404_469734.html " Spain,ESP,20200131,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"HTatlow: 31st January- first case in Canary Islands, contacts also tested following Public Health Ministry guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200131225909/https://elpais.com/sociedad/2020/01/31/actualidad/1580509404_469734.html" Spain,ESP,20200204,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Case by case quarantine: ""The minister reported that the only case that has tested positive in Spain is that of the German patient in hospital on La Gomera, who remains asymptomatic. Those people who were in contact with him are also asymptomatic, although they remain isolated and under surveillance. The Spaniards repatriated from Wuhan remain in quarantine at Gómez Ulla Hospital, and do not present any symptoms either."" (Based on symptoms). https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/councilministers/paginas/2020/20200204council.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200224,H2: Testing policy,1,," first person tests positive in mainland spain. Catalan health authorities have isolated 25 people with whom she came into contact and are carrying out tests to see if they have the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408121902/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/1000-tourists-tenerife-quarantine-coronavirus-diagnosis-200225115101427.html " Spain,ESP,20200224,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"24th Feb- first person tests positive in mainland spain. Catalan health authorities have isolated 25 people with whom she came into contact and are carrying out tests to see if they have the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408121902/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/1000-tourists-tenerife-quarantine-coronavirus-diagnosis-200225115101427.html " Spain,ESP,20200225,C8: International travel controls,0,,"""People who have symptoms and who have been in China (not just the province of Hubei), South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Iran and four regions in northern Italy: Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont and Emilia Romagna in the previous 14 days must be considered possible cases and therefore tests must be carried out and the corresponding procedures must be applied""; Information to travelers in ports and airports: informative pieces will be prepared for dissemination on airplanes that land in Spain, with basic prevention measures and recommendations, especially those that come from risk areas. (No screening or quarantine measures, only information, hence 0); https://web.archive.org/web/20200225210139/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/serviciosdeprensa/notasprensa/sanidad14/Paginas/2020/25022020_cironavirus.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200309,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools (nursery to university) closed in Madrid. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428054249/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/11/scramble-for-childcare-in-madrid-as-schools-closed-over-coronavirus" Spain,ESP,20200309,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Recommendations at places of work: Working from home (teleworking) whenever possible. Flexible hours and consideration of staggered shifts to reduce high numbers of employees present at the same time. At present, only the Region of Madrid, the city of Vitoria and the town of Labastida are in this situation. /web/20200430082310/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/news/paginas/2020/20200310covid19-measures.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200309,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Avoid unnecessary travel, calling on individual responsibility. At present, only the Region of Madrid, the city of Vitoria and the town of Labastida are in this situation. https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/news/paginas/2020/20200310covid19-measures.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Minister for Health pointed out that, with the same aim of avoiding a large number of people travelling and their concentration in a single place, all large-scale professional and amateur sporting events, and national and international competitions, will be held behind closed doors throughout Spain. In zones of significant transmission - Madrid, La Rioja, Vitoria and Labastida - group activities in closed spaces that hold more than 1,000 people have also been suspended. In the event that these activities take place in a smaller venue, they may only be held with a maximum of one third of the capacity. https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/councilministers/paginas/2020/20200310council.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,0,"In zones of significant transmission - Madrid, La Rioja, Vitoria and Labastida - group activities in closed spaces that hold more than 1,000 people have also been suspended. In the event that these activities take place in a smaller venue, they may only be held with a maximum of one third of the capacity. The Minister for Health pointed out that, with the same aim of avoiding a large number of people travelling and their concentration in a single place, all large-scale professional and amateur sporting events, and national and international competitions, will be held behind closed doors throughout Spain. https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/councilministers/paginas/2020/20200310council.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Government bans flights from Italy https://web.archive.org/web/20200402103554/https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2020-3433 /web/20200430100258/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/councilministers/paginas/2020/20200310council.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200314,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Spain goes into lockdown. ""Bars, restaurants, and shops selling anything but food and other staples must shut down. All leisure and sports activities also have to close, including cinemas, theatres, swimming pools and football grounds."" Effective immediately, all Spaniards must stay home except to buy food, medicines, go to work or to the hospital or for emergencies. http://web.archive.org/web/20200421180927/https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/spain-goes-under-lockdown-to-fight-coronavirus/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200421180854/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51892477" Spain,ESP,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"14 March Lockdown state of emergency. Only allowed to leave house for essential trips and cannot meet people outside household /web/20200430091325/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/councilministers/Paginas/2020/20200314council-extr.aspx /web/20200430091344/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/councilministers/Paginas/2020/20200314council-extr.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200314,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Passenger transport, both public and private, will be reduced by half over the next 15 days, except for suburban railway services, which will be maintained. Passenger transport vehicles will continue with their daily cleaning routine based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health. As long as your reason for being outside the house falls under the rules above then yes, you can use public transport if you maintain social distancing rules that means keeping more than 1 metre apart from other travellers. Public transport services, including regional trains and buses, have had their service reduced by half. /web/20200430092938/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/councilministers/Paginas/2020/20200314council-extr.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20200408111946/https://www.thelocal.es/20200314/coronavirus-what-you-can-and-cant-do-during-spains-state-of-alert " Spain,ESP,20200314,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown effective immediately, all Spaniards must stay home except to buy food, medicines, go to work or to the hospital or for emergencies. http://web.archive.org/web/20200421180927/https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/spain-goes-under-lockdown-to-fight-coronavirus/ " Spain,ESP,20200314,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Lockdown effective immediately, all Spaniards must stay home except to buy food, medicines, go to work or to the hospital or for emergencies. Must be able to justify necessity of journey. http://web.archive.org/web/20200421180927/https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/spain-goes-under-lockdown-to-fight-coronavirus/ " Spain,ESP,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Some 9.5 million students will not attend school from March 16 /web/20200430080157/https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2020/03/12/coronavirus-spain-closes-all-schools-and-universities-to-9-5-million-students-as-government-ministers-now-among-the-3000-infected/ /web/20200430081359/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Spain,ESP,20200317,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land borders close. /web/20200430100414/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/news/paginas/2020/20200316covid19-borders.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200317,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"200 billion euro package announced, includes: ""Those who become unemployed or lose their regular income will be able to postpone their monthly mortgage payments as well as their utility bills. Companies will not be able to take measures against employees who can’t show up for work because they need to look after children or the elderly."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430201238/https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-200-billion-euros-package-virus-downturn/" Spain,ESP,20200318,E1: Income support,2,0,"The government announced flexibilizations for the use of furlough or unemployment insurance for the workers of enterprises that are forced to use it because of COVID-19. The amount to be paid arises to 70% of the base payment of the worker in the previous 180 days (or less if he/she did not work for that long). https://web.archive.org/web/20200511151616/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/serviciosdeprensa/notasprensa/presidencia/Documents/2020/29032020_ActuacionesCOVID-19.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200421041402/https://boe.es/boe/dias/2020/03/18/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-3824.pdf" Spain,ESP,20200318,H2: Testing policy,1,,"18th March The [healthcare] system not able to do a PCR [a diagnostic test] for coronavirus without asking for authorization. “We would like to test everyone but with the diagnostic capability and number of kits we have, that is not possible. It’s not viable,” he said. Since the coronavirus outbreak escalated two weeks ago, tests have only been done on serious cases, especially vulnerable people, and health workers with symptoms https://web.archive.org/web/20200408151229/https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-03-18/lack-of-testing-hampering-spains-efforts-to-slow-coronavirus-outbreak.html " Spain,ESP,20200327,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Coronavirus test kits withdrawn in Spain over poor accuracy rate. Batch with only 30% detection rate was bought by health officials from Chinese supplier https://web.archive.org/web/20200408151320/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/27/coronavirus-test-kits-withdrawn-spain-poor-accuracy-rate " Spain,ESP,20200328,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The [healthcare] system not able to do a PCR [a diagnostic test] for coronavirus without asking for authorization. “We would like to test everyone but with the diagnostic capability and number of kits we have, that is not possible. It’s not viable,” he said. Since the coronavirus outbreak escalated two weeks ago, tests have only been done on serious cases, especially vulnerable people, and health workers with symptoms https://web.archive.org/web/20200408151229/https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-03-18/lack-of-testing-hampering-spains-efforts-to-slow-coronavirus-outbreak.html " Spain,ESP,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All non-essential workplaces in Spain will close for two weeks to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Saturday after the country’s death toll climbed to nearly 5,700. Speaking at a press conference, Sánchez said the measure will come into force Monday and last until April 9. SOURCE: http://web.archive.org/web/20200421191447/https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/28/spain-tightens-lockdown-as-coronavirus-death-toll-spikes-152888" Spain,ESP,20200330,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Only 3 mourners allowed at funerals confirmed. Ban of funeral wakes or vigils under lockdown rules. /web/20200430090701/https://murciatoday.com/only-three-mourners-allowed-at-funerals-during-the-coronavirus-emergency-in-spain_1377943-a.html " Spain,ESP,20200331,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Economic assistance measures approved which 1) bans electricity, gas and water shutoffs to all households during the coronavirus health crisis 2) Provides rent and housing support, including: ""Suspension of evictions: once the state of emergency has ended, and for the next six months, it is suspended for all those people who are in a vulnerable situation and are pending eviction. Microcredits: banks will offer tenants microcredits without interest or commissions guaranteed by the state. Who is eligible? People who have lost their jobs, who are under an ERTE, who have had to reduce their working hours and self-employed who cannot make their payments. These microcredits may be repaid in six years and may be extended by another four years. Extraordinary extension: leases that expire during the next two months after the entry into force of this rule are extended to six months. Moratorium on payment: when the owner of the housing, physical or legal person, has an investment fund, the tenant may request a moratorium on payment of rent as long as the state of emergency is in effect. On the other hand, tenants may also apply for specific public aid."" ARCHIVED: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522185146/https://www.mitma.gob.es/el-ministerio/sala-de-prensa/noticias/mie-01042020-0735 https://web.archive.org/web/20200522185152/https://www.shbarcelona.com/blog/en/coronavirus-crisis-how-will-it-affect-rents-in-spain/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200522185157/https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/smart-water-magazine/spain-bans-water-shutoffs-during-coronavirus-pandemic" Spain,ESP,20200403,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Prime Minister Mr Sánchez extended lockdown measures until 25 April https://web.archive.org/web/20200408105711/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/covid-19-spain-s-lockdown-to-be-extended-till-april-25/1792351 " Spain,ESP,20200404,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown extended until April 25. No one allowed to leave their homes for anything non-essential. All forms of outdoor exercise is not permitted. Children not allowed out at all. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408105711/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/covid-19-spain-s-lockdown-to-be-extended-till-april-25/1792351 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425110024/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/21/life-in-lockdown-spain-curtailed-by-coronavirus-but-still-rocking " Spain,ESP,20200405,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""The objective of the Ministry is to make the maximum number of tests possible for people who have symptoms and carry out as many tests as possible to all people with symptoms to increase the diagnostic capacity.” “SPAIN’S President Pedro Sánchez has announced the distribution of over a million Covid-19 tests throughout the country” https://web.archive.org/web/20200423112646/https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/04/05/spain-pm-to-embark-on-mass-testing-set-up-quarantine-centres-to-curb-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200423111945/https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=4846 https://web.archive.org/web/20200423114706/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/news/Paginas/2020/20200402covid-diagnostic.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200407,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"7th April- No data to suggest that contact tracing is comprehensive yet. “The next phase of the response will require far more testing to allow for comprehensive contact tracing’. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408160723/https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/bvg4ka/spain-is-creating-isolation-facilities-for-silent-carriers-of-coronavirus " Spain,ESP,20200408,H2: Testing policy,2,,"***Talk of aiming for Mass Nationwide testing but not clear evidence for this being fully comprehensive*** The Health Ministry has announced that it is going to carry out a mass testing campaign in order to get a more realistic picture of the spread of the coronavirus and to combat the epidemic. The plan, which has been designed by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), is to test around 30,000 families – some 62,400 people – during a campaign that will begin next week and last three weeks, according to the health minister, Salvador Illa. https://web.archive.org/web/20200423113626/https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-04-08/spain-to-test-30000-families-for-the-coronavirus.html " Spain,ESP,20200411,H2: Testing policy,1,,"This guideline of the Health Ministry details that people tested should be already hospitalised or eligible to be hospitalised https://web.archive.org/web/20200511201542/https://www.mscbs.gob.es/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/documentos/instruccionesPruebasDiagnosticasEmpresas.pdf" Spain,ESP,20200417,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""In Spain, with nearly 200,000 confirmed cases and more than 20,000 deaths, authorities said at the weekend they would hold off on lifting one of Europe’s tightest lockdowns"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200421162501/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns " Spain,ESP,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Strict lockdown. Movement only for essential journeys. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408105711/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/covid-19-spain-s-lockdown-to-be-extended-till-april-25/1792351 " Spain,ESP,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Children allowed outside the house for first time in 6 weeks. Lockdown remains. /web/20200430093902/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-spain-children-lockdown-lifted-barcelona-cases-a9485181.html " Spain,ESP,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Talks to reopen EU internal borders, but still not confirmed when: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523103418/https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/2020-04-29/sanidad-desescalada-responsabilidad-superar-8-semanas_2572512/" Spain,ESP,20200502,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Outdoor exercise is now permitted from 6 to 10 am and from 8 to 11 pm ""desde el día 2 ya se puede pasear y hacer deporte de 6 a 10 de la mañana y de 20 a 23 horas."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511192630/https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/cuando-termina-la-cuarentena-por-el-coronavirus-en-espana/1u37kn86zucua19jhudclwqvig" Spain,ESP,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"El Hierro, La Graciosa, La Gomera & Formentera entered phase 1 of the reopening of the lockdown. Now restaurants, bars, and hotels can operate at 50% of their capacity. Retailers can operate at 30% of their capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511195254/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4245849/0/fase-1-la-graciosa-el-hierro-la-gomera-formentera-que-se-puede-hacer-que-no/" Spain,ESP,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"El Hierro, La Graciosa, La Gomera & Formentera entered phase 1 of the reopening of the lockdown. Now gatherings of 10 people are allowed in these provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511195254/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4245849/0/fase-1-la-graciosa-el-hierro-la-gomera-formentera-que-se-puede-hacer-que-no/" Spain,ESP,20200504,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government announced unemployment subsidies for house workers (70% of their regulatory base, that cannot be more than the minimum wage of 950 monthly euros) and temporary workers whose contracts have been ended because of the COVID-19 crisis (430 monthly euros). Both are less than the median wage of 5020 euros (http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=203&loctype=1) Official newspaper: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511130312/https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/04/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-4801.pdf" Spain,ESP,20200504,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing efforts are being scaled up as many provinces enter phase 1 of the easing of the lockdown. However, the implementation is still up to the provincial governments. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200927/https://elpais.com/sociedad/2020-05-10/los-call-center-se-suman-a-la-lucha-contra-el-virus.html" Spain,ESP,20200504,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Masks will be compulsory on public transport in Spain from Monday as the country moves to gradually relax its tough lockdown. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the government would distribute 6m masks, mainly at transport locations, and give another 7m to local authorities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017150513/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52513516" Spain,ESP,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Now Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, País Vasco, La Rioja, Navarra, Aragón, Extremadura, & Murcia, the autonomous cities of Ceuta & Melilla, and some parts of Castilla-La Mancha, Andalucía, Cataluña & the Comunidad Valenciana have joined the islands provinces in the phase 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200307/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4253507/0/ya-estoy-fase-uno-que-tiene-pasar-fase-2-que-podre-hacer/" Spain,ESP,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Now Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, País Vasco, La Rioja, Navarra, Aragón, Extremadura, & Murcia, the autonomous cities of Ceuta & Melilla, and some parts of Castilla-La Mancha, Andalucía, Cataluña & the Comunidad Valenciana have joined the islands provinces in the phase 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200307/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4253507/0/ya-estoy-fase-uno-que-tiene-pasar-fase-2-que-podre-hacer/" Spain,ESP,20200511,E1: Income support,2,0,"The government announced a New Social Agreement that maintains until 30 June the support to furlough/unemployment insurance to the workers of those enterprises who will not be able to get back to work due to force majure. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511211456/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/presidente/actividades/Paginas/2020/110520-acuerdo-social.aspxhttps://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/presidente/actividades/Paginas/2020/110520-acuerdo-social.aspx" Spain,ESP,20200512,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Economic assistance measures still in place." Spain,ESP,20200513,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Spain,ESP,20200513,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"51% of Spanish people are living under restrictive measures. Big cities are still under strict lockdown. Source: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4253507/0/ya-estoy-fase-uno-que-tiene-pasar-fase-2-que-podre-hacer/ " Spain,ESP,20200513,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"51% of Spanish people are living under restrictive measures. Big cities are still under strict lockdown. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523101904/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4253507/0/ya-estoy-fase-uno-que-tiene-pasar-fase-2-que-podre-hacer/ " Spain,ESP,20200513,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restrictions on gatherings are still in place (even in cities that are leaving the quarantine). The source mentions specifically the restriction on gatherings with 10 people max. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523101904/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4253507/0/ya-estoy-fase-uno-que-tiene-pasar-fase-2-que-podre-hacer/" Spain,ESP,20200513,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Early detection of Covid-19 infection will be done by performing a PCR (or any other molecular diagnostic technique considered adequate) to ALL CASES SUSPECTED of infection in the first 24 hours."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511201542/https://www.mscbs.gob.es/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/documentos/instruccionesPruebasDiagnosticasEmpresas.pdf" Spain,ESP,20200517,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Spain,ESP,20200517,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Canarias, La Gomera, El Hierro, La Graciosa and Formentera are authorized to open workplaces like some other regions in Spain. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521175233/https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/16/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-5088.pdf" Spain,ESP,20200517,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Canarias, La Gomera, El Hierro, La Graciosa and Formentera are authorized to organize events only if strict sanitary measures are followed (Art. 48). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521175233/https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/16/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-5088.pdfhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200521175233/https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/16/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-5088.pdfhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200521175233/https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/16/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-5088.pdf" Spain,ESP,20200517,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Canarias, La Gomera, El Hierro, La Graciosa and Formentera are authorized to organize gatherings with 20/50 participants max. (Art. 47). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521175233/https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/16/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-5088.pdf Restrictions on gatherings in the rest of the country are still in place (even in cities that are leaving the quarantine). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523101904/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4253507/0/ya-estoy-fase-uno-que-tiene-pasar-fase-2-que-podre-hacer/ " Spain,ESP,20200517,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"It's recommended to avoid public transport or to follow strict sanitary measures. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523102143/https://www.elmundo.es/economia/2020/05/21/5ec6201bfdddffdd408b457e.html" Spain,ESP,20200517,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Physical activity has been allowed for those over 14 years of age who do not present symptoms of coronavirus or haven't been around anyone with coronavirus. Allowed hours: from 6:00 to 10:00 in the morning. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523102208/https://www.excelsior.com.mx/global/en-espana-por-fin-se-puede-salir-a-pasear-y-hacer-deporte/1379525" Spain,ESP,20200517,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"It is mandatory to justify the necessity of travelling (both inside and outside the country). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523102523/https://www.abc.es/sociedad/abci-espana-extiende-prorroga-restriccion-viajes-202005151057_video.html" Spain,ESP,20200517,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders are still closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200521031929/https://elpais.com/espana/2020-05-19/espana-se-aparta-de-sus-vecinos-europeos-con-la-desescalada-mas-estricta-de-la-ue.html" Spain,ESP,20200521,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing masks is being made compulsory in Spain both indoors and out in public if social distancing is not possible. Only children under six and people with health issues are exempt from the law, which comes into force on Thursday 21 May. The decree states: ""Using masks will be compulsory on the street, in open spaces and any closed place of public use, when it is not possible to maintain a safe distance of at least two metres (6.5ft)."" While children under six are not required to wear masks, all between the ages of three and five are recommended to wear them. According to El País, that means 45 million people will now have to wear a mask and another 1.3 million will be urged to. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014122931/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52735166" Spain,ESP,20200522,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200531185349/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Spain,ESP,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"La Gomera, El Hierro, La Graciosa y Formentera are authorized to open workplaces (Phase 3). 70% of the country is under Phase 2, which means some sectors are allowed to open. Lastly, 30% of the country is under Phase 1: all workplaces, except essential ones, are required to close. Note: I’ve coded 2T because it is the indicator that best describes the situation that affects 70% of the country. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200531192423/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4275451/0/boe-publica-novedades-fase-desaparecen-todas-franjas-horarias/" Spain,ESP,20200522,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Canarias, La Gomera, El Hierro, La Graciosa and Formentera are authorized to organize events only if strict sanitary measures are followed (Art. 48). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521175233/https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/16/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-5088.pdf From June 1, new provinces will be allowed to organise events. See the list in p. 35858, BOE-A-2020-5469. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200531193404/https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/30/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-5469.pdf" Spain,ESP,20200522,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Canarias, La Gomera, El Hierro, La Graciosa and Formentera are authorized to organize gatherings with 20/50 participants max. (Art. 47). Restrictions on gatherings in the rest of the country are still in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521175233/https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/05/16/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-5088.pdf" Spain,ESP,20200522,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes found." Spain,ESP,20200522,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Physical activity is allowed from 6 to 10 in the morning. From June 1, hours restrictions will be removed for Canarias, La Gomera, El Hierro, La Graciosa and Formentera. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200531192423/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4275451/0/boe-publica-novedades-fase-desaparecen-todas-franjas-horarias/" Spain,ESP,20200522,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200531222354/https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/europa/2020-05-29/paises-grecia-trafico-aereo_2616815/" Spain,ESP,20200522,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes found." Spain,ESP,20200522,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No changes found." Spain,ESP,20200522,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No changes found." Spain,ESP,20200526,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Schools were partially reopened from 26 May. This will allow for revision classes and state exams but a full reopening is not expected until September."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200701153655/https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52575313" Spain,ESP,20200527,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Starting from May 27, the Spanish government lifted the lockdown rules on exercises and walks for regions in Phase 2 and 3 (100% of the country). Restrictions still apply to people over 70 years old, that can practice outdoors activities from 10-12 AM and 7-8 PM. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606115508/https://www.spainenglish.com/2020/06/05/lifting-lockdown-spain-full-details-phases/ *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200608180817/https://www.marca.com/otros-deportes/2020/06/08/5eddffc9e2704e61098b45eb.html" Spain,ESP,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"17 regions are in Phase 3 from June 1, and gatherings under 20 people are allowed. Madrid, Barcelona, Lleida, Valencia, Castellón and Alicante are still in Phase 2, which means there are restrictions on gatherings of fewer than 15 people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605150413/https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/coronavirus/2020-06-05/reuniones-sociales-fase2-fase3_2607200/" Spain,ESP,20200601,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders will remain closed until July 1. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200611004853/https://www.economiadigital.es/politica-y-sociedad/alemania-y-austria-marginan-a-espana-en-su-reapertura-de-fronteras-a-la-ue_20071161_102.html" Spain,ESP,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"52% of the country is authorized to open workplaces from June 8 (Phase 3), but the BOE recommends that people continue to work from home where possible. Madrid, Barcelona, Lleida, Valencia, Castellón and Alicante are still in Phase 2, which means some sectors are allowed to open while the rest should remain close. Note: I’ve coded 1T because it is the indicator that best describes the situation that affects the majority of the country. The ‘new normality’ in Spain is expected to start from 22 June onwards, after the state of alarm ends. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200610101045/https://www.elmundo.es/espana/2020/06/01/5ed4c57efdddff2e0c8b4623.html" Spain,ESP,20200608,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Spain’s Government to Allow 100% Passenger Occupation on Public & Private Transport from Monday June 8. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200611033954/https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/06/06/spains-government-to-allow-100-passenger-occupation-on-public-private-transport-from-monday-june-8/" Spain,ESP,20200621,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"The ""State of Alarm"" in Spain ended up on June 21. Some restrictions are still in place in Aragón, Zaragoza and Huesca. Madrid has also decided to continue with some lockdown restrictions. Most workplaces, however, are now operating. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626010736/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/covid-19-spain-bids-farewell-to-state-of-alarm/1884211 *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200626010905/https://www.elperiodico.com/es/sociedad/20200625/desescalada-hoy-25-junio-fase-nueva-normalidad-7947181" Spain,ESP,20200621,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Restrictions on gatherings depend on each ""Comunidad Autónoma"". The most permissive is Canarias, that allows gatherings up to 1,000 people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626011559/https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/coronavirus/2020-06-23/aforos-nueva-normalidad-espana-que-hacer_2649051/" Spain,ESP,20200621,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The ""State of Alarm"" in Spain ended on June 21. Masks will remain mandatory whenever 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) of distance cannot be kept between people. Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/covid-19-spain-bids-farewell-to-state-of-alarm/1884211" Spain,ESP,20200621,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The ""State of Alarm"" in Spain ended on June 21. Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/covid-19-spain-bids-farewell-to-state-of-alarm/1884211" Spain,ESP,20200621,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders have been opened for EU flights only. Screening protocols in place in all airports. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626011838/https://www.infobae.com/america/mundo/2020/06/21/espana-abre-sus-fronteras-y-apuesta-al-turismo-para-maquillar-su-peor-tragedia-economica-desde-la-guerra-civil/" Spain,ESP,20200627,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Still current: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194841/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Spain,ESP,20200701,E1: Income support,2,0,"""The Spanish government has agreed to extend the country’s emergency paid leave schemes for an additional three months to the end of September — a costly measure that business and unions say is essential to prevent the widespread collapse of companies and job destruction. The temporary schemes, known as ERTEs, had been due to expire on June 30 and currently cover more than 2m people who hope to return to their jobs as the crisis eases but who are far from sure of doing so."" https://www.ft.com/content/be232674-6c3b-46a2-8987-10b3e2ad3176; https://web.archive.org/web/20200706214121/https://www.ft.com/content/be232674-6c3b-46a2-8987-10b3e2ad3176" Spain,ESP,20200704,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""The government in Spain's Catalonia region has re-imposed coronavirus controls on an area of 210,000 people after a sharp rise in infections.""; ""Within the area, gatherings will be limited to 10 people"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200706031036/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53291281" Spain,ESP,20200704,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"""The government in Spain's Catalonia region has re-imposed coronavirus controls on an area of 210,000 people after a sharp rise in infections."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200706031036/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53291281" Spain,ESP,20200704,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The government in Spain's Catalonia region has re-imposed coronavirus controls on an area of 210,000 people after a sharp rise in infections. President Quim Torra said no-one would be allowed to enter or leave Segrià, an agricultural area west of Barcelona which includes the city of Lleida."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200706031036/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53291281" Spain,ESP,20200705,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""Officials in Spain's north-western region of Galicia have re-imposed restrictions on an area of 70,000 people following a Covid-19 outbreak.""; ""Gatherings will be limited to 10 people"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706185833/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53299544" Spain,ESP,20200705,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Regional health officials announced on Sunday that travel in and out of A Marina would be severely restricted for five days - although people would remain free to move around the area."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706185833/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53299544" Spain,ESP,20200715,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Local lockdowns in Spain involve new restrictions on some sectors of the economy. In the city of Lleida, for example, hotels have been forced to close again, while restaurants and bars are only allowed to provide collection or delivery services. https://archive.vn/REnfW" Spain,ESP,20200715,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Some localities in Spain have implemented new lockdowns to cope with emerging COVID-19 breakouts. The city of Lleida, for example, is now requiring people to stay at home unless they are going to work or to buy essential supplies. https://archive.vn/REnfW" Spain,ESP,20200727,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools remain closed until September, except for graduating classes. In May-June, however, some institutions reopened before the intended date (September). http://web.archive.org/web/20200810204710/https://www.abc.es/sociedad/abci-estos-colegios-decidieron-abrir-antes-septiembre-hacen-frente-coronavirus-202006150137_noticia.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" Spain,ESP,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"As of 9 August, the town of Aranda del Duero (32,000 people) remains under strict local lockdown. Some sectors and workers are still allowed. Other regions in Spain, including in the Basque Country, Catalonia and Aragon regions, have also implemented local lockdowns. http://web.archive.org/web/20200810210319/https://www.abc.es/espana/castilla-leon/abci-junta-confina-tambien-aranda-duero-semanas-alta-incidencia-covid-202008061407_noticia.html" Spain,ESP,20200727,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"As of 9 August, the town of Aranda del Duero (32,000 people) remains under strict local lockdown. Some sectors and workers are still allowed. Other regions in Spain, including in the Basque Country, Catalonia and Aragon regions, have also implemented local lockdowns. http://web.archive.org/web/20200810210319/https://www.abc.es/espana/castilla-leon/abci-junta-confina-tambien-aranda-duero-semanas-alta-incidencia-covid-202008061407_noticia.html" Spain,ESP,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"As of 9 August, the town of Aranda del Duero (32,000 people) remains under strict local lockdown. Some sectors and workers are still allowed. Other regions in Spain, including in the Basque Country, Catalonia and Aragon regions, have also implemented local lockdowns. http://web.archive.org/web/20200810210319/https://www.abc.es/espana/castilla-leon/abci-junta-confina-tambien-aranda-duero-semanas-alta-incidencia-covid-202008061407_noticia.html" Spain,ESP,20200727,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is running normally in Spain. The Ministry of Transport includes in its website advice on the use of face masks and other regulations to reduce the spread of the virus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200810214128/https://www.mitma.gob.es/ministerio/covid-19/covid-19-campana-usuarios-transporte-publico" Spain,ESP,20200727,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"As of 9 August, the town of Aranda del Duero (32,000 people) remains under strict local lockdown. Some sectors and workers are still allowed. Other regions in Spain, including in the Basque Country, Catalonia and Aragon regions, have also implemented local lockdowns. http://web.archive.org/web/20200810210319/https://www.abc.es/espana/castilla-leon/abci-junta-confina-tambien-aranda-duero-semanas-alta-incidencia-covid-202008061407_noticia.html" Spain,ESP,20200727,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As of 9 August, the town of Aranda del Duero (32,000 people) remains under strict local lockdown. Some sectors and workers are still allowed. Other regions in Spain, including in the Basque Country, Catalonia and Aragon regions, have also implemented local lockdowns. http://web.archive.org/web/20200810210319/https://www.abc.es/espana/castilla-leon/abci-junta-confina-tambien-aranda-duero-semanas-alta-incidencia-covid-202008061407_noticia.html" Spain,ESP,20200727,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No recent policy changes found in international travel controls. Travels between EU countries are still available, but travelers from other regions are still banned to enter the country." Spain,ESP,20200727,E1: Income support,2,0,"The temporary schemes program (ERTEs), which was expected to take place until September, has been extended until December 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200810215805/https://www.dw.com/es/espa%C3%B1a-extender%C3%A1-a-diciembre-los-ertes/a-54405196 " Spain,ESP,20200727,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No recent policy changes found in regards to debt/contract relief" Spain,ESP,20200727,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official websites of the Spanish government are updated on a regular basis with information regarding the pandemic http://web.archive.org/web/20200810221219/https://www.mscbs.gob.es/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/home.htm" Spain,ESP,20200727,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No recent changes found on testing policy" Spain,ESP,20200727,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No recent changes found on testing policy" Spain,ESP,20200810,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On August 18th, the court extended Aranda de Duero’s local lockdown, which came into effect, on August 7th, to August 21st. See EFE website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819212310/https://www.efe.com/efe/espana/sociedad/el-juzgado-prorroga-aislamiento-de-aranda-duero-hasta-los-14-dias/10004-4321872 The local lockdown includes social gatherings being restricted to 10 people or less. See La País website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819223537/https://elpais.com/sociedad/2020-08-06/la-junta-de-castilla-y-leon-confina-aranda-de-duero-ante-la-elevada-tasa-de-contagios.html " Spain,ESP,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On August 18th, the court extended Aranda de Duero’s local lockdown, which came into effect, on August 7th, to August 21st. See EFE website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819212310/https://www.efe.com/efe/espana/sociedad/el-juzgado-prorroga-aislamiento-de-aranda-duero-hasta-los-14-dias/10004-4321872 The lockdown measures include social gatherings being restricted to 10 people or less. See La País website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819223537/https://elpais.com/sociedad/2020-08-06/la-junta-de-castilla-y-leon-confina-aranda-de-duero-ante-la-elevada-tasa-de-contagios.html" Spain,ESP,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"On August 18th, the court extended Aranda de Duero’s local lockdown, which came into effect, on August 7th, to August 21st. See EFE website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819212310/https://www.efe.com/efe/espana/sociedad/el-juzgado-prorroga-aislamiento-de-aranda-duero-hasta-los-14-dias/10004-4321872 During the 2-week Aranda de Duero lockdown, “people will be able to circulate around the place, go out to the street or go to the terraces”. “Mobility within the locality itself is allowed, although the entry and exit of people in Aranda de Duero will be limited.” See La País website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819223537/https://elpais.com/sociedad/2020-08-06/la-junta-de-castilla-y-leon-confina-aranda-de-duero-ante-la-elevada-tasa-de-contagios.html Despite these allowances, within Aranda de Duero, travel and non-essential activities are discouraged. See ABC website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200810210319/https://www.abc.es/espana/castilla-leon/abci-junta-confina-tambien-aranda-duero-semanas-alta-incidencia-covid-202008061407_noticia.html" Spain,ESP,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On August 18th, the court extended Aranda de Duero’s local lockdown, which came into effect, on August 7th, to August 21st. See EFE website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819212310/https://www.efe.com/efe/espana/sociedad/el-juzgado-prorroga-aislamiento-de-aranda-duero-hasta-los-14-dias/10004-4321872 During the two-week Aranda de Duero lockdown, “mobility within the locality itself is allowed, although the entry and exit of people in Aranda de Duero will be limited unless they have justification in the form of work reasons, travel for health reasons, return to personal residence, care for the elderly or of vulnerable people or other causes of force majeure.” See La País website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819223537/https://elpais.com/sociedad/2020-08-06/la-junta-de-castilla-y-leon-confina-aranda-de-duero-ante-la-elevada-tasa-de-contagios.html " Spain,ESP,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On August 14th, “The Ministry of Health and the regional governments have unanimously agreed, at the Inter-territorial Council held on an extraordinary basis, to coordinated public health actions to respond to the increase in cases of COVID-19”. “Nightlife is currently the origin of the epidemic spikes with the largest number of associated cases - an average of 31 - and moreover, these are the spikes that are the origin of a large number of community transmissions at this time and of cases in several autonomous regions. Accordingly, one of the measures consists of the closure of nightclubs, dance halls and late night bars with and without live music.” See the Gobierno de España website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200819194108/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/news/Paginas/2020/20200814_coordinatedactio.aspx " Spain,ESP,20200820,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Free movement within the country, with a few restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831144841/https://www.spain.info/en/discover-spain/practical-information-tourists-covid-19-travel-spain/" Spain,ESP,20200821,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face coverings are mandatory ""for anyone over the age of 6 years old on all forms of public transport in Spain and in many other indoor and outdoor public spaces."" There are some exceptions, i.e. during sports, when eating or drinking, or at the beach. But the rules may vary from region to region. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831143321/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/coronavirus-" Spain,ESP,20200827,C1: School closing,2,1,"The full strategy regarding the upcoming school year is still somewhat unclear, with various aspects still being debated, such as face masks, mass testing, classroom sizes, etc. Madrid has released 5 dates to return to school, in an effort to stagger the beginning of the school year. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831145711/https://www.thelocal.es/20200827/back-to-school-how-spain-is-battling-to-keep-its-students-safe" Spain,ESP,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"Still current, UNESCO reports localized closures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911151202/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Spain,ESP,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Still current, no change in policy found " Spain,ESP,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in policy found " Spain,ESP,20200901,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found " Spain,ESP,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Inter-regional travel is permitted. If traveling with people who are not from the same household, all passengers must wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth. Penalties may be imposed if you do not comply."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200911154034/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/coronavirus- " Spain,ESP,20200901,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200911154627/https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Spain,ESP,20200901,E1: Income support,2,0,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200910224211/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Spain,ESP,20200901,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Still current " Spain,ESP,20200901,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Spain launches an app ""Radar COVID"" to help track COVID-19 in the state, which was designed by the the Secretary of State for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (S.E. Digitalización e Inteligencia Artificial or SEDI), Google and Apple. A new Twitter page has been created for the app as well. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011191716/https://twitter.com/AppRadarCovid/status/1300807018136117256 https://web.archive.org/web/20200903065031/https://www.eldiario.es/tecnologia/funciona-radar-covid-app-espanola-rastreo-coronavirus_1_6194309.html" Spain,ESP,20200901,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Spain launches an app ""Radar COVID"" to help track COVID-19 in the state and notifies a person if they have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID. The app doesn't disclose personal information, especially those who have the virus. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011191716/https://twitter.com/AppRadarCovid/status/1300807018136117256 https://web.archive.org/web/20200903065031/https://www.eldiario.es/tecnologia/funciona-radar-covid-app-espanola-rastreo-coronavirus_1_6194309.html" Spain,ESP,20200901,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy found " Spain,ESP,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""The use of face coverings is mandatory for anyone over the age of 6 years old on all forms of public transport in Spain and in many other indoor and outdoor public spaces. Most regions in Spain have now made the use of face masks obligatory in both indoor and outdoor public spaces, even when social distancing of 1.5 metres is observed. Penalties may be imposed if you do not comply. You should carry a face mask with you and be prepared to wear it during your stay. Face masks must cover the nose and mouth. There are some exceptions to the use of face masks such as when practising sport, eating or drinking, or at the beach, however rules may vary from one region to the next. You should refer to local authorities for specific information on face-covering requirements and any exceptions where you are."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200911154034/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/coronavirus-" Spain,ESP,20200907,C1: School closing,2,0,"Per previous note and updated C1 guidance, changing indicator code." Spain,ESP,20200912,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Social gatherings are restricted to 10 people or less in País Vasco, Navarra, La Rioja, Catalunya, Madrid, Murcia and Islas Baleares. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200929030909/https://www.elconfidencial.com/espana/coronavirus/2020-09-23/medidas-nacional-ccaa-frenar-contagios-maximo_2714468/" Spain,ESP,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In designated confined areas of Madrid, bars and restaurants are obligated to close down by 10 PM every night. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012221513/https://www.abc.es/espana/abci-primera-noche-toque-queda-para-bares-y-restaurantes-zonas-confinadas-madrid-202009220906_video.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" Spain,ESP,20200927,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Ministry of Health reminds residents that wearing masks is obligatory on public transport, in indoor spaces, and outdoor spaces when social distancing is not possible. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011213737/https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/covid-19/Paginas/uso-mascarilla-nueva-normalidad.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20201011213524/https://twitter.com/desdelamoncloa/status/1310291113807245313" Spain,ESP,20200930,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"For the following nine municipalities, no public gatherings can exceed 6 people, and thus this prohibits public events. This necessitates no code change and code remains as 2T due to targeted municipalities: Alcobendas, Madrid, Alcorcon, Fuenlabrada, Getafe, Leganes, Mostoles, Parla, y Torrejon de Ardoz. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005180741/https://www.mscbs.gob.es/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=5066" Spain,ESP,20200930,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"New measures announced by the Government and Autonomous Communities (CCAA) states that group gatherings (both public and private) are limited to a maximum of 6 people for the following nine municipalities: Alcobendas, Madrid, Alcorcon, Fuenlabrada, Getafe, Leganes, Mostoles, Parla, y Torrejon de Ardoz. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005180741/https://www.mscbs.gob.es/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=5066 " Spain,ESP,20200930,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On September 30, the Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Sanidad) announces that the Government and Autonomous Communities (CCAA) stating, ""Populations with more than 100,000 inhabitants that have an incidence of more than 500 cases per 100,000 people in the last 14 days, a positivity of diagnostic tests for active infection greater than 10% and that are in CCAA with an ICU bed occupancy per Covid-19 patients greater than 35% of the usual allocation will have to take special measures."" Special measures include strict restriction of entry and exit of people from the affected municipalities. Circulation on highways and roads that pass or cross these municipalities will be allowed as long as it has its origin and destination outside of them. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005180741/https://www.mscbs.gob.es/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=5066 Code remains at 2T as the policy is in place for nince cities or municipalities across the country. " Spain,ESP,20200930,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On September 30, the Government issues a new State Order, Disposicion 11421, issuing Orden INT/913/2020 applying temporary ban on non-essential travel from non-EU and EU countries to Spain. Orden INT/913/2020 runs until October 31. Critically, this Order is an extension of Orden INT/657/2020, which went into effect July 22. Linik: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011211258/http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/LONDRES/es/COVID19-UK/Documents/BOE-A-2020-7140.pdf%20restricciones%20entrada%20020720.pdf" Spain,ESP,20201007,C1: School closing,3,0,"Authorities in Madrid, the Basque Country and La Rioja, the worst affected regions, have now ordered that all schools, nurseries and to for two weeks, also to begin on Wednesday, 10/7. Day care centres for the elderly will also shut down for a fortnight. https://archive.vn/udHZ0" Spain,ESP,20201007,E1: Income support,2,0,"On October 7 the Government announces the ""Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan"" roadmap for the modernization and growth of the Spanish economy and job creation for a solid, inclusive and resilient reconstruction in the face of the impact of COVID-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011200239/https://twitter.com/desdelamoncloa/status/1313793056223694848" Spain,ESP,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Sanidad) states all public establishments including restaurants shall limit gatherings to 50 percent capacity and all must close by 10 PM. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009141302/https://twitter.com/sanidadgob/status/1314565522932064257" Spain,ESP,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Sanidad) declares a State of Emergency (Estado de Alarma) for nine municipalities: Alcobendas, Madrid, Alcorcon, Fuenlabrada, Getafe, Leganes, Mostoles, Parla, y Torrejon de Ardoz. NO new containment or closure measures are implemented. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011194512/https://twitter.com/sanidadgob/status/1314559307019681792" Spain,ESP,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Sanidad) declares a State of Emergency (Estado de Alarma) for nine municipalities: Alcobendas, Madrid, Alcorcon, Fuenlabrada, Getafe, Leganes, Mostoles, Parla, y Torrejon de Ardoz. NO new containment or closure measures are implemented. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011194512/https://twitter.com/sanidadgob/status/1314559307019681792" Spain,ESP,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"The Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Sanidad) declares a State of Emergency (Estado de Alarma) for nine municipalities: Alcobendas, Madrid, Alcorcon, Fuenlabrada, Getafe, Leganes, Mostoles, Parla, y Torrejon de Ardoz. NO new containment or closure measures are implemented. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011194512/https://twitter.com/sanidadgob/status/1314559307019681792" Spain,ESP,20201009,C8: International travel controls,3,,"By October 9, all non-essential travel to Spain is strongly discouraged. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011210832/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain" Spain,ESP,20201011,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Sanidad) continues to announce and remind residents to download the tracking app ""Radar COVID"" that notifies a person if they have been in contact with someone who who is positive for COVID. The app is anonymous and secure for personal information in particular. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011192813/https://twitter.com/sanidadgob/status/1315291067407687682" Spain,ESP,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy found." Spain,ESP,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201013,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy. A mask covering your mouth and nose is mandatory while using public transportation. https://archive.vn/vYbV5" Spain,ESP,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201013,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On September 30, the Government issues a new State Order, Disposicion 11421, issuing Orden INT/913/2020 applying temporary ban on non-essential travel from non-EU and EU countries to Spain. Orden INT/913/2020 runs until October 31. Critically, this Order is an extension of Orden INT/657/2020, which went into effect July 22. Linik: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011211258/http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/LONDRES/es/COVID19-UK/Documents/BOE-A-2020-7140.pdf%20restricciones%20entrada%20020720.pdf" Spain,ESP,20201013,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy. National COVID-19 Health Crisis website: https://archive.vn/5izNI" Spain,ESP,20201013,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There is a comprehensive, manual contact tracing program in place, which is being run by volunteer soldiers: https://archive.vn/jeQSw In agreement between the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation and the Ministry of Health, an app was developed [Radar-COVID] to allow citizens to anonymously self-identify as COVID-positive and to find out if someone they've been in recent contact with is COVID-positive. The app is voluntary: https://archive.vn/vtPpA" Spain,ESP,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Masks are required for everyone age six or older in enclosed spaces and public areas and on public transport. https://archive.vn/vYbV5" Spain,ESP,20201022,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open with measures in place. UNESCO Education data: https://archive.vn/KF92t School reopening measures article: https://archive.vn/vys4c" Spain,ESP,20201025,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to Royal Decree 926/2020 of 25 October declaring an alarm status to contain the spread of infections caused by SARS-CoV-2(Abre en nueva ventana), public and private gatherings are limited to six people. https://archive.vn/4wu6B" Spain,ESP,20201025,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to Royal Decree 926/2020 of 25 October declaring an alarm status to contain the spread of infections caused by SARS-CoV-2(Abre en nueva ventana), public and private gatherings are limited to six people. https://archive.vn/4wu6B" Spain,ESP,20201025,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"According to Royal Decree 926/2020 of 25 October declaring an alarm status to contain the spread of infections caused by SARS-CoV-2(Abre en nueva ventana), there is a curfew in place from 23:00 to 6:00. https://archive.vn/4wu6B" Spain,ESP,20201025,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to Royal Decree 926/2020 of 25 October declaring an alarm status to contain the spread of infections caused by SARS-CoV-2(Abre en nueva ventana), the entry and exit of persons from the territory of each autonomous community and each city with a Statute of Autonomy is restricted except for those trips, which are adequately justified. https://archive.vn/4wu6B" Spain,ESP,20201027,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy. On 3 November 2020, the Royal Decree 926/2020 of 25 October declaring the alarm status to contain the spread of infections caused by SARS-CoV-2 was extended until 9 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104161535/https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-13494" Spain,ESP,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy. On 3 November 2020, the Royal Decree 926/2020 of 25 October declaring the alarm status to contain the spread of infections caused by SARS-CoV-2 was extended until 9 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104161535/https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2020-13494" Spain,ESP,20201027,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201027,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201027,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201027,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201101,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on arrivals from third countries is extend through 30 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104165520/https://www.boe.es/eli/es/o/2020/07/17/int657/con" Spain,ESP,20201105,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201105,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change in policy." Spain,ESP,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully opened according to UNESCO, but following measures of social distancing and other public health precautions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194159/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Spain,ESP,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Discos and gyms are closed in all regions. Bars and restaurants are required to close in some regions only. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194955/https://www.ultimahora.es/noticias/nacional/2020/11/26/1217979/coronavirus-espana-cada-dia-cierran-200-bares-copas-discotecas.html" Spain,ESP,20201130,C1: School closing,1,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,E1: Income support,2,0,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,H2: Testing policy,2,,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no change in policy" Spain,ESP,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no change in policy, nighttime curfew in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201210221752/https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Spain,ESP,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"no change. Limited movement to and from many locations unless it is for a legitimate and essential purpose, such as work, medical reasons, education and training, returning to your residence, taking exams, helping the elderly, minors or disabled people, banking, insurance, legal, or administrative matters, and any emergency or force majeure situations https://web.archive.org/web/20201210221752/https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Spain,ESP,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change" Spain,ESP,20201208,E1: Income support,2,0,"no change" Spain,ESP,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change" Spain,ESP,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change" Spain,ESP,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"no change" Spain,ESP,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no change" Spain,ESP,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"no change" Spain,ESP,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"vaccinations not available, will tentatively start in january https://web.archive.org/web/20201124080044/https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-11-23/spanish-pm-announces-unique-vaccination-strategy-via-the-countrys-primary-healthcare-system.html" Estonia,EST,20200301,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund will be paying subsidies to compensate employees’ wages for up to two months during period March- May 2020. The amount of the subsidy will be 70% of the average monthly wage of the employee but no more than €1000. The employer must pay a wage of at least €150 to the employee. The employer comply with at least two of the following terms: The employer must have suffered at least a 30% decline in turnover or revenue for the month they wish to be subsidized for, as compared to the same month last year. The employer is not able to provide at least 30 percent of their employees with agreed workload. The employer has cut the wages of at least 30% of employees by at least 30% or down to the minimum wage. The board of the Unemployment Insurance Fund agreed on March 18; individuals will be compensated retroactively for the period between March 1st and May 31st. Given that the median wage in Estonia is 1221€ (2019), more than half of workers in Estonia will be below this maximum at 70%, hence upgraded to 2 on review. http://web.archive.org/web/20200604220449/https://www.kriis.ee/en/economy-and-business https://web.archive.org/web/20200502110238/https://news.err.ee/1063398/banks-prepared-to-give-grace-period-to-borrowers-facing-coronavirus-effects" Estonia,EST,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On March 12, Estonia announced that it was closing schools and banning public gatherings until May 1 to limit the spread of the coronavirus: Source 1 (https://web.archive.org/web/20200314224505/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-estonia/estonia-closes-schools-bans-public-events-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN2100RQ) Source 2 Republic of Estonia: (https://web.archive.org/web/20200411095028/https://www.valitsus.ee/en/emergency-situation-estonia)" Estonia,EST,20200312,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On March 12, the Government established the emergency situation in Estonia to prevent the spread of the virus, to provide for a clear leadership and to implement additional measures necessary to keep the virus under control. However, no specific stay at home requirements were mandated. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430230315/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/special-notice-government-has-extended-emergency-situation-estonia-until-may-17" Estonia,EST,20200312,C8: International travel controls,1,,"At border crossing points, health checks will take place to detect symptoms of the coronavirus. Travelers will also need to start filling in forms upon entering the country in order to identify the origin of their stay at the border. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412133807/https://news.err.ee/1063584/tourists-advised-to-postpone-visiting-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200312,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On March 12th, 2020, the Government called together a special Committee tasked with resolving issues arising from events related to spreading of the coronavirus, public health and the economy. This is the first time an emergency situation has been called out in Estonia after regaining its independence. The committee provides information and updates about the virus: https://www.kriis.ee/en/emergency-situation-estonia " Estonia,EST,20200312,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing for the novel coronavirus will still primarily concern people over the age of 60 and people with chronic illness. https://web.archive.org/save/https://news.postimees.ee/6927412/only-people-in-risk-groups-to-be-tested-for-coronavirus" Estonia,EST,20200312,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Per Martin Kadai, director of the Health Board's Emergency Medicine Department, ""The Health Board has not conducted such supervision over people; we have not been at their doors and we are not tracking them in any way,"" Kadai said, explaining that the agency is not keeping a special eye on those diagnosed with the disease. ""We can't keep up with tracking everyone and calling everyone. The same recommendations apply to everyone: if someone is sick, then they cannot spread the disease; they are to remain at home, and consult with their family doctor by phone."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200328062625/https://news.err.ee/1063585/health-board-goal-no-longer-to-find-each-individual-coronavirus-case" Estonia,EST,20200313,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Banks in Estonia are prepared to give borrowers a grace period where needed, in response to economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Estonian bank LHV says it will extend an up to six-month grace period on corporate loans, though other banks have not mentioned a duration. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502110238/https://news.err.ee/1063398/banks-prepared-to-give-grace-period-to-borrowers-facing-coronavirus-effects" Estonia,EST,20200314,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""In order to protect the islands against coronary virus, restrictions on movement on the islands of Hiiumaa, Kihnu, Muhu, Ruhnu, Saarema and Vormsi have been established."" Travel to these islands is restricted to permanent residents. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200409012947/https://news.err.ee/1064041/western-estonian-islands-closed-to-all-but-residents)" Estonia,EST,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Announcement on March 12th of the closure of all schools and universities, enforced on Monday March 16th. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200406170341/https://news.err.ee/1063221/all-schools-to-close-on-monday-additional-border-controls-introduced) (https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse) On March 12, Estonia announced that it was closing schools and banning public gatherings until May 1 to limit the spread of the coronavirus: Source 1 (https://web.archive.org/web/20200314224505/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-estonia/estonia-closes-schools-bans-public-events-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN2100RQ) Source 2 Republic of Estonia: (https://web.archive.org/web/20200411095028/https://www.valitsus.ee/en/emergency-situation-estonia)" Estonia,EST,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government of Estonia is currently restricting crossing of the Schengen internal and external borders temporarily, i.e. has reintroduced full border control in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Starting from Tuesday, March 17th 2020, the rules of border crossing have been: 1. Only citizens of Estonia and holders of Estonian residency permit or right of residence, among them the so-called grey passport holders can enter Estonia, as well as those foreign citizens whose family member lives in Estonia. https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200324,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"While additional orders were imposed on March 23rd by the government, it appears that stay at home requirements were not mandated. For instance, the measures specified that: ""Thirdly, it was decided that restaurants and bars should be closed at 10 pm in the evening, and that only take-away and home delivery will be allowed after that time."" This implies that stay at home measures were not in place at that time. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426182335/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/additional-measures-emergency-situation" Estonia,EST,20200325,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""However, on 25 March, Estonia had imposed new restrictions, specifying that gatherings of more than two people were prohibited in public spaces and imposing social-distancing of at least two metres."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200604210221/https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/short_news/estonia-update-covid-19/)" Estonia,EST,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""the emergency committee agreed to close shopping centres, except for grocery stores, pharmacies, telecommunication outlets, bank offices, parcel stations, and stores selling or renting assistant and medical devices on the basis of an assistant card or medical device card as of March 27... entertainment venues, for example bowling and billiard halls, hookah cafés, adult clubs, will be closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/additional-measures-emergency-situation" Estonia,EST,20200327,C5: Close public transport,0,,"In general the public transport inside and between cities works. There have been some changes to the schedules and cancellations but public transit users are encouraged to check timetables. There are restrictions on movement on the islands of Hiiumaa, Saaremaa, Muhumaa, Vormsi, Kihnu and Ruhnu in place. " Estonia,EST,20200327,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government of Estonia has a dedicated website, FAQ sheets, call centre, informational material and an A.I bot answering questions on COVID. There are coordinated communication materials and FAQs from all sectors available online / news media. http://web.archive.org/web/20200604213951/https://www.kriis.ee/en" Estonia,EST,20200329,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On 3/29 additional restrictions in the rural municipalities of Saaremaa and Muhu were put into place that prohibit leaving your house except for essential duties: https://web.archive.org/web/20200411103706/https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/530032020001/consolide Failure to duly comply with measures of emergency situation will prompt the application of the administrative coercive measures set out in § 28 (2) or (3) of the Law Enforcement Act. According to § 47 of the Emergency Act, the amount of penalty payment is 2000 euros. " Estonia,EST,20200408,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Staring April 8th, family doctors can refer to testing anyone with symptoms indicative of coronavirus regarding whom a reasoned suspicion of presence of the virus exists, regardless of their age and accompanying illnesses. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412141213/https://www.baltictimes.com/1_609_coronavirus_tests_carried_out_in_estonia_in_past_day__new_cases_number_23/" Estonia,EST,20200418,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On March 12, due to the pandemic spread of the coronavirus in the world and a more extensive spread of the virus in Estonia, the Government of the Republic declared an emergency situation (initially until May 1, 2020). On April 24, the government extended the emergency situation until May 17 (included), 2010. Due to this, restrictions on national and cross-border movements have been established in Estonia https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.kriis.ee/en/emergency-situation" Estonia,EST,20200418,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Current guidance by the Estonian government: ""It generally does not make sense to wear a mask at home or outside. Following the 2-metre-distance rule is enough outside. At home it does not make sense to wear a mask because if one family member is infected and other family members are not permanently isolated from him, the virus will probably still find a way to infect the other family members."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200418134959/https://www.kriis.ee/en/personal-protection-equipment-masks" Estonia,EST,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"As of March 27, on the order of the person in charge of the emergency situation, shopping centres are closed. Only grocery stores, pharmacies, points of sale of telecommunications companies, bank offices, parcel terminals and stores where technical aids and medical devices are sold or rented on the basis of the relevant card will remain open there. The gov has extended the emergency situation in Estonia until May 17. Employers and employees can access information on furlough and unemployment online. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200601155256/https://www.kriis.ee/en/emergency-situation)" Estonia,EST,20200427,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On April 24, the government extended the emergency situation and the restrictions accompanying it until May 17 (included). Up to two people can be together in public places. The restriction does not apply to families and to people performing public duties. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430223145/https://www.kriis.ee/en/emergency-situation" Estonia,EST,20200427,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On April 27, 2020 the person in charge of the emergency situation, Jüri Ratas, signed an order concerning the emergency situation on Saaremaa and Muhu municipalities, which will ease the restrictions imposed on the islands. Special permits will be issued for travel between the islands and the mainland. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430233639/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/special-notice-restrictions-emergency-situation-will-be-eased-saaremaa-and-muhu-island" Estonia,EST,20200427,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (visited on April 30, 2020): 1. ""Estonia's borders are open""; 2. There is a 14-day quarantine requirement in Estonia, ie when coming from a holiday or trip, you must remain in quarantine for 14 days in Estonia; 3. On travel from Estonia: ""We recommend that you consider the need for travel extremely carefully and set off only when absolutely necessary"". Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://vm.ee/et/koroonaviirus-2019-ncov" Estonia,EST,20200427,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Grace periods can be applied to corporate loans, mortgage loans, leases, as well as consumer credit agreements. The length of the grace period is up to 12 months for mortgage loans and up to six months for leases and consumer loans. The common regulations for the grant of grace periods arising from the emergency situation will step into force on April 27 and they will be published on the web page of the Estonian Banking Association. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502105248/https://news.err.ee/1082058/banks-agree-on-common-rules-for-grace-periods" Estonia,EST,20200427,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government of Estonia has a dedicated website, FAQ sheets, call centre, informational material and an A.I bot answering questions on COVID. There are coordinated communication materials and FAQs from all sectors available online / news media. http://web.archive.org/web/20200604213951/https://www.kriis.ee/en" Estonia,EST,20200428,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On April 24, the government extended the emergency situation and the restrictions accompanying it until May 17 (included) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200601155256/https://www.kriis.ee/en/emergency-situation)" Estonia,EST,20200501,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Population-wide testing has been approved by the Cabinet since April 9th, but doesn't yet appear to be widely available. Testing is prioritized for high risk individuals, but is theoretically available to all symptomatic persons. https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/cabinet-meeting-proposal-population-based-testing-estonia-was-approved https://web.archive.org/web/20200512111018/https://www.kriis.ee/en/testing-virus" Estonia,EST,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Those who fall sick are instructed to inform their employer, who should establish that person's immediate contacts and instruct them to self-isolate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200512110753/https://www.kriis.ee/en/node/52666" Estonia,EST,20200505,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools to remain closed until May 15th, at which point all levels will open contingent on hygiene/distancing requirements. http://web.archive.org/web/20200512095425/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/special-announcement-government-eases-restrictions-fields-education-culture-and-sports" Estonia,EST,20200508,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""As of tomorrow, the restriction on freedom of movement will be lifted, people can travel feely between the islands and the mainland Estonia, and from one island to another, regardless of their place of residence. Since the risk of spreading the coronavirus due to movement between the islands and the mainland has decreased considerably, lifting the movement restriction is a proportional response."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200604215302/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/special-notice-tomorrow-movement-restrictions-between-islands-and-mainland-estonia-will-be)" Estonia,EST,20200508,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Guidance of the Health board updated, now includes the following: ""A mask is an additional preventative measure recommended - in crowded indoor spaces, in public transport, in shopping centres etc"" - when coming into contact with people who are 65+ or belong to a risk group - wear it in healthcare and social care facilities, basing yourself on the internal procedure rules of the institutions. On the basis of this post, upgraded to 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018155523/https://www.terviseamet.ee/en/news/health-board-close-contacts-should-still-be-avoided-events-should-be-organized-outdoors" Estonia,EST,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of May 11th, most stores and restaurants in shopping malls will be allowed to reopen, provided social distancing measures are followed. Sports facilities, children’s playrooms, casinos, slot machine halls, entertainment and amusement facilities must remain closed, and 'public gatherings' in any shopping mall or other workplace are still prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200512095721/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/special-announcement-emergency-situation-restrictions-will-be-eased-shopping-centres" Estonia,EST,20200515,C1: School closing,1,1,"""The Government of Estonia decided to move all educational institutions (except preschool institutions), hobby education, hobby activities as well as youth centres to remote learning starting from March 16. After May 15, contact learning may partially be resumed. As for preschool institutions, the manager decides on the opening and organisation of work."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200601154018/https://www.hm.ee/en/spread-covid-19-recommendations-educational-institutions) ""Schools are allowed to open under certain conditions. However, most continue through distance learning"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200601153416/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse)" Estonia,EST,20200515,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Residents of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania may now pass freely between all three Baltic states without Quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515122652/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-supported-joint-statement-baltic-republics-improved-protection-health-people Finnish citizens may pass into Estonia from Finland without Quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515121735/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-specified-order-border-crossing-between-estonia-and-finland" Estonia,EST,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"While there is no specific information on stay-at-home measures, from the fact that most schools and workplaces reopened it is possible to infer that all stay-at-home measures were lifted. There is also no evidence of recommending stay-at-home requirements. However, the government does urge individuals to wear masks whenever going out and to practice general safety measures. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200604212301/https://www.kriis.ee/en/emergency-situation-and-covid-19)" Estonia,EST,20200527,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Extensive guidelines from the government about safe workplace practices for sectors that have reopened. http://web.archive.org/web/20200604205243/https://www.kriis.ee/en/work-work-related-travel" Estonia,EST,20200527,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"A range of support measures can be viewed here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200604220449/https://www.kriis.ee/en/economy-and-business" Estonia,EST,20200527,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing policy remains unchanged: ""People are tested when they are symptomatic and it is medically indicated. The necessity of testing is decided by the family doctor who sends the patient to be tested. The family doctor has been issued with guidelines but the final decision is always the family doctor’s medical decision that she takes, knowing the patients in her list, taking into consideration the patient’s symptoms, general health condition and all additional diseases. The doctor will evaluate all cases individually. Testing priority is given to older people and the chronically ill, regardless of their age, which means that in justified cases people of all ages are tested if there is a medical indication.""(http://web.archive.org/web/20200604214213/https://www.kriis.ee/en/testing-virus)" Estonia,EST,20200601,C1: School closing,1,1,"With the order of the Government of the Republic, the restrictions on informal education and activities were eased considerably as of June 1. Easing of restrictions apply to basic schools, secondary schools, vocational education institutions and higher education institutions, as well as in the organisation of activities of supplementary education institutions, informal education and hobby activities providers, and open youth centres. As of June 1: 1. indoor activities are allowed, if no more than 50 % of the capacity of the premises is used but no more than 100 persons at the same time. 2. outdoor activities are allowed for no more than 100 participants. As this is a significant difference compared to non-covid times, the code has been changed to 1G (14/11/20) Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20200611163008/https://www.kriis.ee/en/all-questions-and-answers" Estonia,EST,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""From 1 June to 30 June, public events may be organised with 100 participants instead of a maximum of 50 people. Indoors, the 50 per cent occupancy limit and the 2+2 rule must be observed. This applies to public events (cinemas, theatres, concerts, etc.) as well as to meetings, casinos, and arcades."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200604205855/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-eased-restrictions-related-covid-19) ""From 1 June, public events, such as film screenings, theatre performances, fairs, festivals, conferences, etc., will be allowed both indoors and outdoors. However, the organiser must ensure compliance with the 2 + 2 rule and the 50 per cent capacity requirement, and no more than 50 persons may take part in the event. Public events held outdoors may not be attended by more than 100 persons."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200604205851/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-specified-easing-restrictions-after-emergency-situation)" Estonia,EST,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""From 1 June to 30 June, public events may be organised with 100 participants instead of a maximum of 50 people. Indoors, the 50 per cent occupancy limit and the 2+2 rule must be observed. This applies to public events (cinemas, theatres, concerts, etc.) as well as to meetings, casinos, and arcades. Similarly, the requirements imposed on public events also apply to basic schools, upper secondary schools, vocational education institutions, refresher training institutions, open youth centres, hobby activities, and hobby education, with the exception of the research and development activities of universities and research institutions. Until 30 June, the 2+2 rule and the limit of 100 participants also apply to sports competitions held indoors without spectators. It is allowed to organise a sports competition outdoors with spectators if the number of participants does not exceed 100. The organiser must ensure that disinfectants are available."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200604205855/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-eased-restrictions-related-covid-19)" Estonia,EST,20200601,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""The government approved a decision allowing people arriving from a member state of the European Union, the Schengen Area, or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to cross the Estonian state border from 1 June. A person may enter the Republic of Estonia if they have no symptoms of illness and have stayed in those countries for the last 14 days, which is the incubation period of COVID-19. Upon arrival in Estonia, a person must be in quarantine for 14 days if they have arrived from a country where the number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants has been more than 15 in the last 14 days. Persons coming from a country with a smaller number of infected persons are not required to be in quarantine."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200604205855/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-eased-restrictions-related-covid-19)" Estonia,EST,20200601,E1: Income support,1,0,"Salary subsidy was extended for June, but the amount of the subsidy will be reduced to 50 percent of the average monthly wage of the employee. The maximum amount of the subsidy is €800 (down from €1,000 for the first two months - ed.). In addition, the employer must pay a wage of at least €150 to the employee. The employee will receive at least the minimum wage of €584 from the Unemployment Insurance Fund and their employer, collectively. The employer must make their payment before applying for the subsidy. Given the reduction in scope and reduction in maximum, 1F is a better fit from June 1st. Upgraded from 0 on review. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927115341/https://news.err.ee/1105711/salary-subsidy-for-june-to-open-applications-from-july-1 " Estonia,EST,20200612,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No updates to this since May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618012007/https://kkk.kriis.ee/en/faq/business-and-economy-banking-consumer-protection/banking" Estonia,EST,20200612,H2: Testing policy,2,,"People are tested when they are symptomatic and it is medically indicated. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617201237/https://kkk.kriis.ee/en/faq/coronavirus-spread-testing-treatment-prevention-masks/testing-for-the-virus" Estonia,EST,20200619,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change since Jun 1 briefing. " Estonia,EST,20200619,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change since June 1 briefing. As of June 1, the Estonian borders were re-opened for people arriving from European countries. People can enter the country, and do not have the obligation to stay at home, if: they are arriving from the European Union Member State, a Schengen area country, or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. they have no symptoms of the disease. they have stayed in the European Union Member State or a Schengen Area country, or in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland where in the past 14 days the coronavirus infection rate is no more than 15 persons per 100,000 inhabitants. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617203332/https://kkk.kriis.ee/en/faq/travelling-to-and-from-estonia/travelling-to-estonia--foreigners" Estonia,EST,20200621,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Politico overview of European post-lockdown policies notes the following for Estonia: Face masks: Recommended but not mandatory. As this is evidence of a recommendation, upgraded to 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018154923/https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-coronavirus-post-lockdown-rules-compared-face-mask-travel/" Estonia,EST,20200627,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Reuters news of 23rd May mentions ""Estonia has started to test one of the world’s first digital immunity passports, created by a team including founders of global tech startups Transferwise and Bolt, seeking a safer return to workplaces following the coronavirus lockdown. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200704065147/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-estonia-digital/estonia-starts-testing-digital-immunity-passport-for-workplaces-idUSKBN22W0GE 2As of June 1, saunas, spas, swimming pools, and water centres, as well as certain leisure-time establishments may open, such as bowling, billiards, and playrooms for children. The requirement for not exceeding 50% visitor capacity, for carrying out regular disinfection and for dispersion must be compiled according to the instructions of the Health Board. Night-time entertainment establishments As of June 1, casinos and arcades can be opened again, but establishments must comply with the max. 50% visitor capacity requirement as well as no more than 50 visitors are allowed simultaneously to stay on the premises. In addition, disinfectants must be available for staff and clients. As of 1 July, the government also decided to reopen nightclubs, hookah bars and adult entertainment clubs. These entertainment locations may reopen their doors on the condition that operators ensure the appropriate dispersion of customers, a maximum capacity of 50 percent, a maximum of 100 participants, and disinfection requirements. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200628131603/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia Note:This shows that from 1st June all businesses and workplace were opened from 1st June. It is suggested to review from first June updated data." Estonia,EST,20200627,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"From June 1 to June 30, public events, such as film screenings in movie theatres, theatre performances, fairs, festivals, conferences, etc., are allowed both indoors and outdoors. However, the organiser must ensure compliance with the dispersion requirement and the venue's max. 50% audience capacity requirement. No more than 100 persons may take part in the event. Public events held outdoors may not be attended by more than 100 persons. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200628131603/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200627,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From June 1 to June 30, public events, such as film screenings in movie theatres, theatre performances, fairs, festivals, conferences, etc., are allowed both indoors and outdoors. However, the organiser must ensure compliance with the dispersion requirement and the venue's max. 50% audience capacity requirement. No more than 100 persons may take part in the event. Public events held outdoors may not be attended by more than 100 persons. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200628131603/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As of July 1, no more than 500 people may participate in an indoor event, even if the 50% attendee capacity of the venue is not exceeded. The amount public in outdoor events may be up to 1000 persons. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200628131603/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200701,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From 1 June, Estonia admits people with no Covid-19 symptoms arriving from the European Union, the members of the Schengen area or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - but quarantine requirements may apply. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200628131603/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200701,E1: Income support,0,,"Salary subsidy no longer extended, hence downgraded to 0." Estonia,EST,20200709,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.kriis.ee/en/education-and-distance-learning As of July 1st outdoor gatherings of no more than 1000 people, indoor activities must operate at 50% capacity " Estonia,EST,20200709,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Does not apply to European Union and some pre selected countries with infection number less than 15/100000. Since July 1st https://web.archive.org/web/20200720182026/https://www.kriis.ee/en/travelling-and-border-crossing" Estonia,EST,20200709,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200720184821/https://www.kriis.ee/en/coronavirus-and-healthcare Public health info is made available and targted at public in public spaces and online " Estonia,EST,20200709,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200720185301/https://www.kriis.ee/en/testing-virus All symptomatic patients in and out of hospital and those with indications " Estonia,EST,20200715,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Public events continue to be permitted; link from the government's official news releases expands limits for public gatherings (2,000 participants outdoors, 1,500 indoors, with 50% occupancy and ""dispersal"" rules) ""Today, the government decided to relieve the restrictions currently in force for public gatherings, events, and sports competitions as of 15 July and to increase the permitted number of visitors. As of the middle of July, up to 2,000 visitors are allowed to attend outdoor events, replacing the current restriction of 1,000 attendants. For indoors, the current restriction of 500 people will be replaced by a limit of 1,500 visitors. Meanwhile, the restriction of 50 per cent occupancy and the rule of dispersal are still in force. In order to limit the risk of contagion, visitors must also be distributed at entrances and exits, bathrooms, leisure areas, and other more popular gathering places."" http://archive.fo/kHtvc" Estonia,EST,20200727,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travel continues to be permitted with quarantines required except for some countries. Citizens from all countries may enter Estonia for work or studies. From 27 July, citizens of some European countries must now quarantine upon arrival in Estonia. "" Based on the coronavirus infection rate, starting from Monday 27 July, a two-week restriction on freedom of movement will apply to people arriving in Estonia from Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Monaco, Luxembourg, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, and the Czech Republic. Starting from next week, the restriction on freedom of movement will not apply to people travelling to Estonia if they arrive from Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the Vatican City. From the list of third countries agreed in the European Union, travelling to Estonia is possible from Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, South Korea, Rwanda, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay."" http://archive.fo/g4KEW" Estonia,EST,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://accessaa.co.uk/how-estonia-is-re-opening-its-live-industry-for-tallin-music-week/" Estonia,EST,20200728,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Applying only to certain countries. Weekly list published on a Friday of countries with R number below 16, Travellers from those countries do not need to self isolate https://web.archive.org/save/https://vm.ee/en/coronavirus-2019-ncov" Estonia,EST,20200806,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/estonia Quarantine if not from pre approved travel list " Estonia,EST,20200806,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://kkk.kriis.ee/en/faq/coronavirus-spread-testing-treatment-prevention-masks/testing-for-the-virus" Estonia,EST,20200807,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Authorities say that wearing face masks in public places does not currently need to be made mandatory, though wearing them in crowded, enclosed spaces is recommended. Some supermarkets have been stocking up, however. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918011722/https://news.err.ee/1121675/authorities-no-need-to-make-face-masks-mandatory-at-present" Estonia,EST,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826180648/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826180648/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Hence July 15, no more than 1500 persons may participate in an indoor event. The amount public in outdoor events may be up to 2000 persons (unless a special permission is granted by the Health Board together with local governmental unit and The Government's working committee). Disinfectants must be provided and the dispersion requirement must be followed. The restriction of 50% occupancy is still in force for all such premises, that do not provide stationary seating places for all members of the audience. Additionally in order to limit the risk of contagion, visitors must be distributed at entrances and exits, bathrooms, leisure areas, and other more popular gathering places. Moreover, the government advises the organisers of both indoor and outdoor events to turn to the Health Board for recommendations on additional measures to prevent the spreading of the disease; the Health Board can then monitor the event and advise its organisers. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826180648/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200818,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826180648/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826180648/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826180648/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20200818,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823144925/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors" Estonia,EST,20200818,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update." Estonia,EST,20200818,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update." Estonia,EST,20200818,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update." Estonia,EST,20200818,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new update." Estonia,EST,20200818,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No new update." Estonia,EST,20200819,C1: School closing,1,1,"With the new school year beginning, the Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia recommend teaching be as normal as possible, avoiding distance learning for younger grades. Older grades will have to transition to distance learning if cases begin to rise. -Urges the consideration of dispersal of people around the school. -Urges changes to the use of 'homebases' rather than 'subject rooms', and movement of students across multiple sites. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114204628/https://www.hm.ee/en/spread-covid-19-recommendations-educational-institutions" Estonia,EST,20200820,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Estonia's coronavirus exposure notification app ""HOIA"" launches today (August 20) and is now available to download. The purpose of the free app - which is optional and not mandatory - is to inform close contacts of those infected with the coronavirus and to provide them with initial instructions on how to proceed. Its aim is to limit the spread of coronavirus. In this way, the user can quickly find out about possible close contact with a COVID-19 infected person, allowing them to take steps to protect their own health and the health of others. Since this amounts to at least a limited effort of contact tracing, upgraded to 1 on review. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924200214/https://news.err.ee/1125119/feature-estonia-launches-coronavirus-exposure-notification-app-hoia https://web.archive.org/web/20200927101653/https://e-estonia.com/trace-covid-19-while-respecting-privacy/" Estonia,EST,20200828,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/estonia/entry-requirements Those arriving from countries where the COVID-19 infection rate is 16 cases or fewer per 100,000 people for the previous 14 days do not need to self-quarantine on entry." Estonia,EST,20200914,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"13. Public meetings are only allowed if the following requirements are met: 1) the organiser of a meeting ensures the scattering of people; 2) the organiser of an indoor meeting ensures up to 50% attendance capacity and the number of attendees up to 1500 people; 3) the organiser of an outdoor meeting ensures the number of attendees up to 2000 people; 4) the organiser of a meeting ensures the availability of disinfectants; 5) the organiser of a meeting ensures compliance with the disinfection requirements according to instructions from the Health Board. 14. Public saunas, spas, swimming pools and water parks may only be used if the following requirements are met: 1) the service provider ensures the scattering of people; 2) the service provider ensures up to 50% customer capacity of the place of provision of service; 3) the service provider ensures the availability of disinfectants; 4) the service provider ensures compliance with the disinfection requirements according to instructions from the Health Board. Engaging in sports or training in said places is subject to the requirements provided for in clauses 17 and 18. 15. Public events are only allowed if the following requirements are met: 1) the organiser of an event ensures the scattering of people; 2) the organiser of an indoor event ensures up to 50% attendance capacity and the number of attendees up to 1500 people; 3) the organiser of an outdoor event ensures the number of attendees up to 2000 people; 4) the organiser of an event ensures the availability of disinfectants; 5) the organiser of an event ensures compliance with the disinfection requirements according to instructions from the Health Board. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927095518/https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/VV/k/514092020002/consolide" Estonia,EST,20200914,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Limit of more than 1500 persons may participate in an indoor event and 2000 persons at outdoor events extended (unless a special permission is granted by the Health Board together with local governmental unit and The Government's working committee). Disinfectants must be provided and the dispersion requirement must be followed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927095518/https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/VV/k/514092020002/consolide" Estonia,EST,20200914,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Estonia re-establishes border controls and bans travel to Estonia for non-essential purposes, with the following exceptions: - Citizens and residents of the European Union, the Schengen area, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican, and individuals with a long-stay visa and their family members if they show no symptoms. - Persons who are asymptomatic and who arrive from a country not listed in clauses 101 and 121 but published on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and who are said country’s residents pursuant to the laws of said country (currently Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay) Citizens from countries not listed above may enter Estonia only ""for the purpose of work or for the purpose of studies in an educational institution registered in Estonia."" Although this is a ""soft ban,"" it still will ban the majority of citizens from those countries and is hence coded as 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927094118/https://www.riigiteataja.ee/en/eli/ee/VV/k/514092020001/consolide" Estonia,EST,20200914,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Estonian government has approved a decision imposing an obligation to wear a protective mask on care home employees and visitors from Monday, September 14. ""In the present epidemiological situation in Estonia, the coronavirus is primarily spreading among young people, and fortunately, [the virus] has recently not brought about very severe consequences. Nonetheless, we need to do everything in our power to protect those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 -- the elderly whose living environment and safety is managed by other people,"" Prime Minister Juri Ratas was quoted by government spokespeople as saying. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927145244/https://www.baltictimes.com/estonian_govt_to_make_face_masks_mandatory_for_care_home_workers__visitors/" Estonia,EST,20200915,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Although testing on arrival from outside of Estonia is possible even without symptoms, general guidelines still require doctors to prescribe a test, based on contact or symptom criteria. Hence, 2 maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915211222/https://www.terviseamet.ee/en/testing-virus" Estonia,EST,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"no changes reported." Estonia,EST,20200928,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"no changes reported." Estonia,EST,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"no changes reported." Estonia,EST,20200928,C5: Close public transport,0,,"public transport remains open. https://ee.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Estonia,EST,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No change found. " Estonia,EST,20201009,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy. " Estonia,EST,20201019,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No evident policy change. Estonia admits people with no Covid-19 symptoms arriving from the European Union, the members of the Schengen area or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as from a small number of countries outside this area - but quarantine requirements may apply. From Monday, 19 October - in situations where the infection rate of countries is higher than 1.1x the Estonian average, or above 50, a person is allowed to come to Estonia from Latvia, Lithuania or Finland without the self-isolation obligation, if the person has taken a coronavirus test within 48 hours before arriving to Estonia, and the result of the test has been negative. At that, it must be taken into account that the person must not have travelled outside the Baltic states or Finland in the past two weeks. At the border crossing points, i.e. ports, airports and checkpoints at Russian land borders, the travel documents and medical symptoms are checked. Border control personnel have legal rights to deny entering for persons who show symptoms of COVID-19, i.e. to deport them back to the country of arrival. A person entering Estonia from a country to which the quarantine requirements apply will have to provide the Police and Border Guard Board their address and confirm that they will remain at their place of stay for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023010834/https://vm.ee/en/information-countries-and-quarantine-requirements-passengers https://web.archive.org/web/20201023004230/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia " Estonia,EST,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No apparent policy update. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023004230/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No apparent policy change. Some restrictions are still in place. No more than 750 persons may participate in an indoor event. The amount public in outdoor events may be up to 2000 persons (unless a special permission is granted by the Health Board together with local governmental unit and The Government's working committee). Disinfectants must be provided and the dispersion requirement must be followed. The restriction of 50% occupancy is still in force for all such premises, that do not provide stationary seating places for all members of the audience. Additionally in order to limit the risk of contagion, visitors must be distributed at entrances and exits, bathrooms, leisure areas, and other more popular gathering places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023004230/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No evident policy change. No more than 750 persons may participate in an indoor event. The amount public in outdoor events may be up to 2000 persons (unless a special permission is granted by the Health Board together with local governmental unit and The Government's working committee). Disinfectants must be provided and the dispersion requirement must be followed. The restriction of 50% occupancy is still in force for all such premises, that do not provide stationary seating places for all members of the audience. Additionally in order to limit the risk of contagion, visitors must be distributed at entrances and exits, bathrooms, leisure areas, and other more popular gathering places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023004230/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No evident policy change. Public transport is open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023005020/https://kkk.kriis.ee/en/faq/transport-connections-domestic-and-international-commercial-freight/public-transport-within-estonia#content_q10001705" Estonia,EST,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No evident policy change. No specific information on stay-at-home measures found, but because schools and businesses are open, it is possible to infer that all stay-at-home measures have been lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023004131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E" Estonia,EST,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions: /web/20201102191805/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201020,E1: Income support,0,,"No apparent policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222728/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E" Estonia,EST,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No apparent policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222822/https://kkk.kriis.ee/en/faq/business-and-economy-banking-consumer-protection/banking https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222728/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E" Estonia,EST,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaign still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023013422/https://kkk.kriis.ee/en " Estonia,EST,20201020,H2: Testing policy,2,,"/web/20201102195257/https://ee.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Estonia,EST,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Starting August 20, the mobile app HOIA was made available for mobile phone via www.hoia.me, helping to curb the spread of the coronavirus with the help of app users. The application notifies the user if he has been in close contact with an infected person. The use of the HOIA app is completely optional. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023015309/https://e-estonia.com/trace-covid-19-while-respecting-privacy/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201023015230if_/https://hoia.me/en/#questions-and-answers " Estonia,EST,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No evident policy change. Masks are recommended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023020122/https://kkk.kriis.ee/en/faq/coronavirus-spread-testing-treatment-prevention-masks/personal-protection-equipment--masks-and-similar" Estonia,EST,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy: /web/20201102191805/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201024,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in policy: /web/20201102191805/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201024,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No more than 750 persons may participate in an indoor event. The amount public in outdoor events may be up to 2000 persons (unless a special permission is granted by the Health Board together with local governmental unit and The Government's working committee). Disinfectants must be provided and the dispersion requirement must be followed. The restriction of 50% occupancy is still in force for all such premises, that do not provide stationary seating places for all members of the audience. Additionally in order to limit the risk of contagion, visitors must be distributed at entrances and exits, bathrooms, leisure areas, and other more popular gathering places. Moreover, the government advises the organisers of both indoor and outdoor events to turn to the Health Board for recommendations on additional measures to prevent the spreading of the disease; the Health Board can then monitor the event and advise its organisers. /web/20201102191805/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201024,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No restrictions: /web/20201102191805/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201024,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No restrictions: /web/20201102191805/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201024,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions: /web/20201102191805/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201024,C8: International travel controls,3,,"At the border crossing points, i.e. ports, airports and checkpoints at Russian land borders, the travel documents and medical symptoms are checked. Border control personnel have legal rights to deny entering for persons who show symptoms of COVID-19, i.e. to deport them back to the country of arrival. A person entering Estonia from a country to which the quarantine requirements apply will have to provide the Police and Border Guard Board their address and confirm that they will remain at their place of stay for 14 days. Foreigners are allowed to transit Estonia on the way to their home country if they do not show symptoms of COVID-19. The detailed information on this so called ""humanitarian corridor"" is provided by border control officials. There are no restrictions for exiting the country." Estonia,EST,20201024,E1: Income support,0,,"No apparent change in policy: web/20201102192850/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Estonia,EST,20201024,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No apparent change in policy: web/20201102192850/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Estonia,EST,20201024,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaign still in place. /web/20201102194948/https://kkk.kriis.ee/en" Estonia,EST,20201024,H2: Testing policy,2,,"/web/20201102195257/https://ee.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Estonia,EST,20201024,H3: Contact tracing,1,," Notes Starting August 20, the mobile app HOIA was made available for mobile phone via www.hoia.me, helping to curb the spread of the coronavirus with the help of app users. The application notifies the user if he has been in close contact with an infected person. The use of the HOIA app is completely optional. /web/20201102195631/https://e-estonia.com/trace-covid-19-while-respecting-privacy/" Estonia,EST,20201024,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"/web/20201102191805/https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-estonia" Estonia,EST,20201112,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On the 10th of November, the government announces recommendations to come into force on the 12th of November. '• We recommend employees to work remotely if possible. • Employers are advised to prepare a remote working plan and arrange remote working in case someone becomes infected with the coronavirus at work. • We recommend cancelling all joint events, including Christmas parties, which are attended by people who do not come into contact on a daily basis. Celebrating Christmas with family is, of course, allowed.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201114191537/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-announced-new-measures-stop-spread-coronavirus" Estonia,EST,20201112,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On the 10th of November, the government announced recommendations that would come into place on the 12th of November. These included: -A requirement to wear a face covering on the nose and mouth in public transport, in the service halls and public areas of commercial enterprises, at conferences, concerts, theatres and cinemas. Carriers/event organisers/ employers are asked to monitor this. Excepts are allowed e.g those with asthma. -Carriers are asked to put up signs asking passengers to wear face coverings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114191537/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-announced-new-measures-stop-spread-coronavirus" Estonia,EST,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From the 16th of November, the Government has announced that the 2+2 rule will apply in service halls and public areas of commercial enterprise. 2 people may move together, and a distance of 2m minimum must be kept from others, except for families. There must be a 2m distance between groups of people in catering and entertainment establishments with a maximum of 10 people per group. This does not apply to families and other exceptions including children's playgroups. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114191537/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-announced-new-measures-stop-spread-coronavirus " Estonia,EST,20201128,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The 2+2 rules is extended to all public indoor spaces: two people can move together but must keep a distance of two metres from other people. 10+2 continues to apply in catering establishments and places where entertainment services are provided. A lower maximum number for participants in public events will apply: up to 400 people at an indoor event with stationary seating, otherwise it is 250 people. For outdoor events, the maximum number is 500. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124125119/https://www.valitsus.ee/en/news/government-approved-restrictions-prevent-spread-coronavirus" Estonia,EST,20201128,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Masks must now be work in all public indoor spaces, including public transport and service points. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124125119/https://www.valitsus.ee/en/news/government-approved-restrictions-prevent-spread-coronavirus" Estonia,EST,20201205,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"From the 5th of December, there may be no more than 50% capacity of a given space in indoor sales areas and public spaces of stores and service areas. People must also adhere to the 2+2 rule. From the 5th of December, catering and educational establishments and locations for holding public events where a stationary seat is not ensured to all attendees must close from 22:00 to 6:00. Takeaway food is permitted to operate during these hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171931/https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-adopted-further-restrictions-prevent-spread-coronavirus" Estonia,EST,20201212,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"From the 12th of December, in Ida-Viru County, entertainment and accommodation facilities, museums and exhibitions must be closed to visitors. All sports facilities must be closed. This does not apply to professional sports activities. All sales and service halls of catering companies must be closed. Food takeaway and related courier service will be allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210173303/https://www.valitsus.ee/en/news/government-approved-new-national-restrictions-and-restrictions-ida-viru-county" Estonia,EST,20201212,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"From the 12th of December in the Ida-Viru County, both outdoor and indoor public meetings and events, including conferences, theatre performances, concerts, and cinema screenings are not allowed. Churches and other religious venues may continue to operate at 50% capacity with 2+2 distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210173303/https://www.valitsus.ee/en/news/government-approved-new-national-restrictions-and-restrictions-ida-viru-county" Ethiopia,ETH,20200128,C8: International travel controls,1,,"28th January In January, the government introduced strict passenger-screening protocols at Addis Ababa’s international airport, East Africa’s largest aviation hub. Ethiopian health officials on Tuesday announced that they have quarantined four passengers from Wuhan, China, at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport after one of them showed symptoms of cold. http://archive.vn/wip/8nRVG https://web.archive.org/web/20200616125026/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-01-30/african-airports-quarantine-suspect-virus-cases " Ethiopia,ETH,20200214,H2: Testing policy,1,,"14th Feb WHO Ethiopia Country Office “Ethiopia now has the capacity to conduct confirmatory laboratory test for COVID-19” http://archive.vn/mrlzZ/image " Ethiopia,ETH,20200214,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Masks being work in airport and by airline staff https://web.archive.org/web/20200902161444/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/africa/busy-african-airport-s-masked-staff-watch-out-for-coronavirus-1.4174269" Ethiopia,ETH,20200313,C1: School closing,0,,"No measures until March 16 statement by the Prime Minister" Ethiopia,ETH,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No measures until March 16 statement by the PM" Ethiopia,ETH,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"13 March ‘The first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Ethiopia on March 13. The MInistry of health immediately began contact tracing and isolating those who tested positive for the virus’ Tweet from Minister of Health:http://archive.vn/LXB6X Source: http://archive.vn/sSYP7" Ethiopia,ETH,20200316,C1: School closing,2,1,"All educational institutions with the exception of higher learning institutions were to be closed according to measures implemented on March 16 by the office of the PM. Source: http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/20/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No measures announced" Ethiopia,ETH,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ethiopia has announced the suspension of sporting events and large gatherings for at least fifteen days, subject to further assessments. The suspension starts from today, Monday March 16, 2020, according to office of the Prime Minister. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200318144755/https://www.fanabc.com/english/ethiopia-suspends-schools-sporting-events-for-15-days-due-to-coronavirus/ ; http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/20/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Ethiopia has announced the suspension of schools, sporting events and large gatherings for at least fifteen days, subject to further assessments. The suspension starts from today, Monday March 16, 2020, according to office of the Prime Minister. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200318144755/https://www.fanabc.com/english/ethiopia-suspends-schools-sporting-events-for-15-days-due-to-coronavirus/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200316,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Government buses are to be availed free of charge to help control crowding in public transport. Special buses designated to take public servants to work. Private transporters are also asked to follow suit. See: http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/20/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200316,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Cases have now been recorded, so there is enhanced screening, but quarantine not put in place until March 23. See note on March 23 Details on bans and land border closure here: http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/19/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From the ministry of health and Ethiopian Public Health Institute. For example, see: http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/ephipage/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARRual-vb-0bHTsHys3NU-8N4iOccXLMtg1BLfDFVz2GTNcrFJUcdKKzGiDbgiC6Etc" Ethiopia,ETH,20200322,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening at airports, but Ethiopia deployed the army to halt the movement of people along all (land) borders, with the exception of incoming essential goods to the country. See: http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/20/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200323,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From March 23, all arriving passengers face mandatory quarantine. Ethiopia also announced that it would shut its land borders to nearly all human traffic as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. UK Government Foregin Travel Advice says “On 23 March the Government of Ethiopia announced the closure of the country’s land borders” https://web.archive.org/web/20200624145602/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200622150115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/entry-requirements " Ethiopia,ETH,20200325,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Ministry of Science and Higher Education announced on 24 March a temporary closure of higher learning institutions. Ethiopia closed all schools a week ago. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506081544/https://www.fanabc.com/english/ethiopia-closes-universities-over-covid-19/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"25 March The Council of Ministers has passed decisions the federal government employees to work from home effective March 25, 2020 until further notification. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200330193514/https://www.fanabc.com/english/ethiopia-orders-federal-employees-to-work-from-home-to-mitigate-spread-of-covid-19/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Ethiopia’s northern Tigray regional state on Thursday, March 26, announced a region-wide state of emergency as a means of combating the coronavirus pandemic. Under the 15-day emergency rule: all travels within the state is banned. See: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426142829/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/24/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200329,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"29 March Part of Tigray state of Emergency: Among other measures, coffee houses, cafes and juice houses shall be closed. See: http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/20/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200329,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Note: Tigray state of emergency mandates a slightly different testing framework: anyone who travelled out of Tigray in the past 20 days will be tested. Anyone who enters Tigray after will be tested and put under supervision. See: http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/20/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200330,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Four regional states in Ethiopia imposed a ban on transport as part of coronavirus containment measures. The regions are northern Tigray region, Oromia, Amhara and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples region. See: http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/20/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200403,E1: Income support,0,,"Measures including support to enterprises and job protection in urban areas and industrial parks is under discussion with the donor community but has not been formalised. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#A" Ethiopia,ETH,20200408,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"8 April As of 8th April when a state of emergency was declared schools, bars, cinemas, theatres and nightclubs have been closed. Cafes and restaurants must have no more than three people at a table with tables at least two adult strides apart https://web.archive.org/web/20200602032330/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/staying-during-coronavirus " Ethiopia,ETH,20200408,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ethiopian PM declares state of emergency on 8 April. Measures include a ban on all public gatherings (over four people) including religious, commercial, governmental and other gatherings. Details here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426142816/https://www.ethioembassy.org.uk/ethiopia-declares-state-of-emergency-to-curb-transmission-of-coronavirus/ Tweet from PM office here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200408092459/https:/twitter.com/PMEthiopia/status/1247817199223439360" Ethiopia,ETH,20200408,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Ethiopian PM declares state of emergency on 8 April. Measures include a ban on any social gatherings of over 4 people. Details here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426142816/https://www.ethioembassy.org.uk/ethiopia-declares-state-of-emergency-to-curb-transmission-of-coronavirus/ Tweet from PM office here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200408092459/https:/twitter.com/PMEthiopia/status/1247817199223439360" Ethiopia,ETH,20200408,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"March 30: Four regional states in Ethiopia imposed a ban on transport as part of coronavirus containment measures. The regions are northern Tigray region, Oromia, Amhara and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples region. See: http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/20/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/ April 8: Ethiopian PM declares state of emergency on 8 April. Measures include reducing bus and train capacity to 25-50% of normal. Details here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426142816/https://www.ethioembassy.org.uk/ethiopia-declares-state-of-emergency-to-curb-transmission-of-coronavirus/ Tweet from PM office here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200408092459/https:/twitter.com/PMEthiopia/status/1247817199223439360 " Ethiopia,ETH,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The PM announced a state of emergency with many lockdown provisions on 8 April, but is quoted in the press as saying a harsher lockdown would be unrealistic given that there are ""many citizens who don't have homes"" and ""even those who have homes have to make ends meet daily."" News report: http://web.archive.org/web/20200422200746/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/ethiopia-declares-state-emergency-fight-covid-19-200408142519485.html Details of state of emergency measures: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426142816/https://www.ethioembassy.org.uk/ethiopia-declares-state-of-emergency-to-curb-transmission-of-coronavirus/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200408,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Landlords are banned from evicting or increasing rents on private tenants residing in their properties for the duration of the State of Emergency https://web.archive.org/web/20200430160629/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20200408,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200902155315/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/ethiopia-declares-state-emergency-fight-covid-19-200408142519485.html" Ethiopia,ETH,20200408,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On 8 April, the Government of Ethiopia declared a State of Emergency to help limit the spread of coronavirus. The State of Emergency will last for five months and gives the Federal Government and security forces increased power to impose limitations. One of the measures include making mandatory the wearing of face masks in all public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902161503/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20200414,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Ethiopian government imposed a five-month State of Emergency in the wake of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. Students and teachers are banned from meeting and will only be permitted to connect online or by other means that do not contravene social distancing measures. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.ethioembassy.org.uk/ethiopia-declares-state-of-emergency-to-curb-transmission-of-coronavirus/ ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200422200746/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/ethiopia-declares-state-emergency-fight-covid-19-200408142519485.html" Ethiopia,ETH,20200424,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"24 April Northern Tigray regional state, the first to declare a COVID-19 state of emergency, have announced a relaxing of the measure. Under this new relaxed regime, civil servants will be returning to work while inter-state movement will resume. Bars and restaurants are allowed to open but to serve customers on a take-away basis. Restrictions remain elsewhere. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/24/ethiopia-s-coronavirus-rules-crowd-ban-free-transport-regulate-essentials-etc/ " Ethiopia,ETH,20200424,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The state of Tigray is reported on 24 April to have considered relaxing its travel restrictions, but at the same time reported to have extended the restrictions for a further 3 months (initially they were to be 15 days from 26 March). It seems as if the restriction on travel within the state is still in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426142816/https://www.ethioembassy.org.uk/ethiopia-declares-state-of-emergency-to-curb-transmission-of-coronavirus/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Schools, bars, cinemas, theatres and nightclubs have been closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430160629/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20200426,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200426142816/https://www.ethioembassy.org.uk/ethiopia-declares-state-of-emergency-to-curb-transmission-of-coronavirus/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""All meetings of four or more people for religious, government, social or political purposes are prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430160629/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20200430,E1: Income support,0,,"no explicit income support but incentive for not firing: ""On April 30, the Council of Ministers approved another set of economic measures to support firms and employment. These include forgiveness of all tax debt prior to 2014/2015, a tax amnesty on interest and penalties for tax debt pertaining to 2015/2016-2018/2019, and exemption from personal income tax withholding for 4 months for firms who keep paying employee salaries despite not being able to operate due to Covid-19."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200502,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed as of june 4 and there are no plans for reopening as yet https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200502,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On April 8, the Prime Minister declared a state of emergency under Article 93 of the constitution, which allows it to impose more stringent measures. Among them, most states have banned inter-regional public transport and public gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200502,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No easing of measures as of June 4th https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200502,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"n April 8, the Prime Minister declared a state of emergency under Article 93 of the constitution, which allows it to impose more stringent measures. Among them, most states have banned inter-regional public transport and public gatherings. Layoffs by private employers have also been forbidden. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200528,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No evidence of a lockdown or mandate to stay at home but it is reccomended (see below) “Even without a lockdown or a high-tech healthcare system, Ethiopia has managed to beat the coronavirus pandemic by leveraging its community healthcare system, notes the Financial Times. The country, with a population of 110 million, has only 731 cases. The government has leaned heavily on a community-based health system” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200610012323/https://theprint.in/world/how-ethiopia-is-beating-virus-without-lockdown-twitter-fact-checks-trump-other-covid-news/430902/ “Instead of implementing a national lockdown like most other governments, including in Africa, Ethiopia initiated other essential measures in January, well ahead of most developed countries. And its success so far illustrates how African countries can tackle the pandemic effectively despite tight resource constraints.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618234240/https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/ethiopia-successful-unconventional-covid19-response-by-arkebe-oqubay-2020-05 " Ethiopia,ETH,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed as of june 4 and there are no plans for reopening as yet https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On April 8, the Prime Minister declared a state of emergency under Article 93 of the constitution, which allows it to impose more stringent measures. Among them, most states have banned inter-regional public transport and public gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No easing of measures as of June 4th https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"n April 8, the Prime Minister declared a state of emergency under Article 93 of the constitution, which allows it to impose more stringent measures. Among them, most states have banned inter-regional public transport and public gatherings. Layoffs by private employers have also been forbidden. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200603,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"June 3 Ethiopian web developers have designed multiple virus tracing apps. The COVID-19 Ethiopia app was launched in late May so that the public can self-report cases or alert health authorities to others with symptoms. “The tool can help you manage your records, maintain contact listing and [record] the relationship of the positive person’s contacts in the past 14 days. Unable to code this as comprehensive contact tracing due to the following “?But while the apps are spreading in cities, getting into remote and poor areas of Ethiopia remains a challenge”. Unable to prove that contact tracing is being done comprehensively in a population of over 100 million when many of these live in rural areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200620031801/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/ethiopian-diaspora-champions-digital-apps-fight-against-covid " Ethiopia,ETH,20200612,C1: School closing,3,1,"UNESCO Education tracker shows nationwide closures as of 24th June https://web.archive.org/web/20200624111428/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Ethiopia,ETH,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As of 24th June Ethiopia remains in its state of emergency (ordered on 8th April for 5 months) under which 4 or more people cannot meet. State of emergency remains in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20200623132455/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/ethiopia-launches-covid-19-antibody-testing/1886239 State of emergency declared here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426142816/https://www.ethioembassy.org.uk/ethiopia-declares-state-of-emergency-to-curb-transmission-of-coronavirus/ Tweet from PM office here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200408092459/https:/twitter.com/PMEthiopia/status/1247817199223439360 " Ethiopia,ETH,20200612,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Royal Society of Tropical Hygiene and Medicine: ‘There are remaining challenges however: although Ethiopia has come a long way in the daily number of tests, tests per capita are still low. Testing capacity is low.’ As of June 18 Total tests till date are 202,214, for a population of over 100 million people. http://archive.vn/L0829 https://web.archive.org/web/20200625090413/https://www.africanews.com/2020/06/20/ethiopia-coronavirus-covid19-hub-updates/ " Ethiopia,ETH,20200617,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"According to UK Government website Foreign Travel Advice updates as of 24th June, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples regional states have banned public transport to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) https://web.archive.org/web/20200602040219/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/safety-and-security " Ethiopia,ETH,20200618,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"18 June IMF Policy tracker and UK FCO advice indicates that as of June 18th nightclubs and entertainment outlets must remain closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200623022237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200602032330/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/staying-during-coronavirus " Ethiopia,ETH,20200619,C8: International travel controls,3,,"19th June Ethiopia on Friday relaxed a number of COVID-19 emergency preventative measures, including shortening a mandatory 14-day quarantine of arrivals from abroad. Land borders remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621015602/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/ethiopia-relaxes-covid-19-restrictions/1883289 https://web.archive.org/web/20200622150115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/entry-requirements " Ethiopia,ETH,20200624,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Cannot find any evidence of an official mandate to stay home as of 24th June, only of Ethiopia’s unusual approach which notably did not include a lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618234240/https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/ethiopia-successful-unconventional-covid19-response-by-arkebe-oqubay-2020-05 " Ethiopia,ETH,20200624,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to UK Government website Foreign Travel Advice updates as of 24th June, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples regional states have banned public transport to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Inter-regional travel bans remain in place in a number of regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200602040219/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/safety-and-security https://web.archive.org/web/20200624144642/https://www.ethiopiaonlinevisa.com/entry-restrictions/ " Ethiopia,ETH,20200707,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/novel_coronavirus/EPHI_-PHEOC_COVID-19_Weekly-bulletin_11_English_07132020.pdf Ongoing nationwide mandatory school closure " Ethiopia,ETH,20200707,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200720223308/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia" Ethiopia,ETH,20200707,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200720223308/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia" Ethiopia,ETH,20200707,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200720223308/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia" Ethiopia,ETH,20200707,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200720223308/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia" Ethiopia,ETH,20200707,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200720223308/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia" Ethiopia,ETH,20200707,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Oromia, Amhara, SNNP, Harari and Tigray regional states have banned or restricted public transport to help limit the spread of coronavirus. Tigray has instituted additional quarantine measures for those travelling from overseas and other parts of Ethiopia and curtailed movement between cities and rural areas in the region."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200902151917/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20200707,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200720223308/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia Self isolate for 14 Days on arrival in specific hotel at travelers own expense Land borders remain closed. " Ethiopia,ETH,20200707,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/ethiopia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " Ethiopia,ETH,20200707,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Public awareness and education have been central to the government’s effort. The prime minister makes regular public announcements regarding COVID-19, while the health minister provides daily briefings. And, as part of a concerted media campaign to reach all citizens, state-owned telecoms monopoly Ethio Telecom uses cell-phone ring tones to remind people of the importance of hygiene measures such as hand washing, social distancing, and wearing facemasks"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/ethiopia-covid19-response/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200801,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""In August, land borders with neighboring Djibouti were reopened and transport services resumed operations. Ethiopia’s land borders with other countries may be reopened soon, following talks with the governments of these nations."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200902154554/https://www.ethiopiaonlinevisa.com/entry-restrictions/ Quarantine still in place for arrivals, including by commercial airline. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902154658/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia" Ethiopia,ETH,20200803,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The government plans to carry out 400,000 tests in the next month. Ethiopia has done close to 430,000 tests since the first case was reported in the country in mid-March."" Testing is clearly taking place, but it's not clear what if any eligibility requirements must be met to access a test, hence coding as 1 rather than 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902160145/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-02/ethiopia-starts-covid-test-campaign-cases-spike-after-protests https://web.archive.org/web/20200811192221/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/novel_coronavirus/EPHI_-PHEOC_COVID-19_Weekly--bulletin_14_English_08032020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20200803,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Only 13% of contacts identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20200811192221/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/novel_coronavirus/EPHI_-PHEOC_COVID-19_Weekly--bulletin_14_English_08032020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20200812,C1: School closing,3,1,"There are currently no plans for reopening or relaxing of containment measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902145313/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200812,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"There are currently no plans for reopening or relaxing of containment measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902145313/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200812,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"There are currently no plans for reopening or relaxing of containment measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902145313/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20200812,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Most states have banned inter-regional public transport and public gatherings. In some states, masks are required in all forms of public transportation. There are passenger limits on buses, taxis, etc. exist but vary by region. In general, the number of people permitted in public transportation is 50% of normal capacity." Ethiopia,ETH,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Note however: Funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people; all other gatherings are limited four people. See https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 30 August 2020)" Ethiopia,ETH,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""At this time, Tigray requires any person entering the State to quarantine for seven days unless the traveler presents a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) taken less than 24 hours prior to the time of arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200902152715/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20200821,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Under the Government of Ethiopia State of Emergency, masks are mandatory in public where social distancing is not possible. See https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 30 August 2020)" Ethiopia,ETH,20200825,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Several states continue to ban public transport https://web.archive.org/web/20200624142019/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/safety-and-security" Ethiopia,ETH,20200827,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://www.facebook.com/EthiopiaFMoH/ Socal media campaign " Ethiopia,ETH,20200831,C1: School closing,3,1,"No plans for reopening." Ethiopia,ETH,20200831,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Despite a slow rate of initial community transmission, the recent pace of confirmed infections has accelerated, prompting authorities to close land borders, close schools, and order the shuttering of nightclubs and entertainment outlets. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive not working, accessed 10th September)" Ethiopia,ETH,20200831,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Measure still remains in place. All gatherings, except for funerals, are limited four people. See: https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive not working, accessed 10th September)" Ethiopia,ETH,20200831,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transportation is operating, but this varies by region. Passenger limits on buses, taxis, etc. exist but vary by region. In general, the number of people permitted in public transportation is 50% of normal capacity. See: https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive not working, accessed 10th September)" Ethiopia,ETH,20200911,C8: International travel controls,2,,"http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/entry-requirements" Ethiopia,ETH,20201002,C1: School closing,3,1,"The policy is still same." Ethiopia,ETH,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"It was noted on 18 June that nightclub and entertainments outlets must remain closed. Per guidance issued on October 5th, the hospitality industry (cafes, bars, restaurants and coffee shops) may offer service to up to 3 people per table, with social distancing, mask wearing, provision of ventilation and PPE, disinfection procedures. Nightclubs may operate with limited capacity and social distancing and other measures. Sports tournaments are permitted, but without spectators. Cinemas, thaters and art gallers are permitted to open with mandated cleaning protocols, provision of PPE, reduced capacity. Details are contained in Part 8, ""Cautionary Measures To Be Complied with By Recreations, Hospitality Services, and Sport Tournaments"" of Directive No 30/2020, ""A DIRECTIVE ISSUED FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC"" issued on October 05, 2020 by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016015706/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201005,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public meetings of up to 50 people are permitted, and larger gatherings may be permitted with permission from the Ministry of Peace and other officials (Part 6, Precautionary Measures that Shall Be Taken During Meetings), the number of attendees not to exceed a quarter of the venues usual capacity. Conferences are permitted up to 50 participants, with contact tracing protocols implemented, face masks required, and temperature screening before entry (""19. Precautionary measures that need to be taken by the person providing conference services during the meeting"". ) Religious rituals are permitted with distancing, mask wearing, maximum one quarter attendees of the normal occupancy limit of the venue, provision of COVID-19 healthcare information, per Part Seven, ""21. Conduct of Religious Ceremonies "" Public celebration of holidays ""It is recommended, as much as possible, not to hold holidays in a public square involving too many people until the prevalence of the pandemic is stabilized."", per Section 23 such events are permitted with mask wearing, social distancing, delivery of health information related to COVID-19, provision of separate entry and exit roads, and other measures. Measures are described in Directive No 30/2020, ""A DIRECTIVE ISSUED FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC"" issued on October 05, 2020 by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016015706/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Funerals may have up to 50 mourners (Part 5, Section 14) with washing, mask and distancing restrictions. Wedding ceremonies are permitted for up to 50 attendees with distancing, facemasks, and the appropriate COVID-19 control and hygiene practices. Birthday, graduation, mahber, non-funeral mourning activities and holiday-related social events are permitted only for individuals from the same family (Part 6, section 22 ""In-house social ceremonies"") These provision are detailed in Directive No 30/2020, ""A DIRECTIVE ISSUED FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC"" issued on October 05, 2020 by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016015706/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201005,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport providers must comply with relevant coronavirus measures, including reduced passenger loads, mask-wearing and ventilation. per section 5.5 of Directive No 30/2020, ""A DIRECTIVE ISSUED FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC"" issued on October 05, 2020 by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016015706/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf There may be local restrictions to public transport to help limit the spread of coronavirus. Tigray Regional State has instituted additional quarantine measures for those travelling from overseas and other parts of Ethiopia and curtailed movement between cities and rural areas in the region, as noted in UK Government COVID-19 travel guidance for Ethiopia at https://web.archive.org/web/20201007202045/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201005,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Tigray Regional State has instituted additional quarantine measures for those travelling from overseas and other parts of Ethiopia and curtailed movement between cities and rural areas in the region, as noted in UK Government COVID-19 travel guidance for Ethiopia at https://web.archive.org/web/20201007202045/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201005,C8: International travel controls,2,,"International travelers must bring a certificate of negative RT PCR test performed 120 hours before arrival, be screened on arrival, and quarantine for 7 days after arrival if no COVID19 symptoms are reported. Travelers with symptoms will be quarantined in temprorary isolation centers prepared by the government. Anyone who is coronavirus positive is prohibited from entry. Returning citizens without a certificate of a negative RT PCR test will be tested, and must self-isolate for 7 days. Transit passengers may not leave the airport unless staying >24 hours, when they must stay in isolation in a hotel nominated by their airline. Restrictions are detailed in ""Part Four Quarantine and Border Health Control"" of the Directive No 30/2020, ""A DIRECTIVE ISSUED FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC"" issued on October 05, 2020 by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016015706/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201005,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public health information is to be delivered at religious and commercial gatherings, as described in Directive No 30/2020, ""A DIRECTIVE ISSUED FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC"" issued on October 05, 2020 by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016015706/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf The ""Updated Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) Ethiopia COVID-19 Emergency Response Project"" of July 2020 sets out in detail the stakeholders and communication methods to be used in promoting public health https://web.archive.org/web/20201026214626/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/novel_coronavirus/Ethiopia-COVID-Response-Project-P173750--SEP6152020-Final.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201005,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Any person who suspects he is infected with COVID-19 has a duty to be tested by reporting to the appropriate body and shall take the necessary precautionary measures to prevent the virus from being transmitted to others"" per Part Two article 5 of Directive No 30/2020, ""A DIRECTIVE ISSUED FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC"" issued on October 05, 2020 by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016015706/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201005,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Details of contact tracing results contained in ""COVID-19 PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE IN ETHIOPIA WEEKLY BULLETIN WHO Epi-Week-40 (September 28-October 04, 2020)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026235438/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/novel_coronavirus/EPHI_PHEOC_COVID-19_Weekly_Bulletin_23_English_10052020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201005,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"As noted throughout ""Any person who suspects he is infected with COVID-19 has a duty to be tested by reporting to the appropriate body and shall take the necessary precautionary measures to prevent the virus from being transmitted to others"" per Part Two article 5 of Directive No 30/2020, ""A DIRECTIVE ISSUED FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC"" issued on October 05, 2020 by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016015706/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201019,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools announced to reopen provided they meet safety criteria. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109162755/https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ethiopia-schools-covid-19-child-marriage-labor/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. All sectors and businesses (including hotels, cinemas, tour operators) must provide necessary sanitising material and information to customers and staff, maintain 2 strides distance where appropriate and maintain the cleanliness of their premises. Cafes, bars and restaurants are limited to serving three people per table. Occupancy limits are in place for nightclubs as well as rules on no contact. Sports may take place in compliance with coronavirus measures, but no spectators are allowed apart from participants Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109155801/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109155801/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. Gatherings (including religious gatherings, weddings and funerals) are limited to 50 people. Gatherings of over 50 people must be authorised by the relevant authority. Personal in-home gatherings such as birthday parties may only include family members. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109155801/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change. Masks are required in all forms of public transportation. There are passenger limits on buses, taxis, etc. exist but vary by region. In general, the number of people permitted in public transportation is 50% of normal capacity. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109160856/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No curfew is in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109160856/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change. Tigray Regional State requires any person entering the State to quarantine for seven days unless the traveller presents a negative COVID-19 PCR or Serology test, taken less than 24 hours prior to the time of arrival in the State. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109160414/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/safety-and-security" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. Proof of a negative COVID-19 RT PCR test result issued within the previous 120 hours (5 days), starting from the time the sample is given, is required for all air passengers over the age of 10 years entering Ethiopia. Arrivals must then complete 7 days mandatory self-quarantine). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109160016/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/entry-requirements" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No household support provided. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200505235808/https://institute.global/policy/economic-policy-response-covid-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Daily press statement is being given on COVID-19 situation on daily basis through Mass Media. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101125306/https://ephi.gov.et/images/novel_coronavirus/EPHI_PHEOC_COVID-19_Weekly_Bulletin_25_English_10192020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101125306/https://ephi.gov.et/images/novel_coronavirus/EPHI_PHEOC_COVID-19_Weekly_Bulletin_25_English_10192020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101125306/https://ephi.gov.et/images/novel_coronavirus/EPHI_PHEOC_COVID-19_Weekly_Bulletin_25_English_10192020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. Wearing of face masks is mandatory in all public places (except for children under 6 years or those with a relevant provable condition) Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109155801/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201105,E1: Income support,0,,"As of November 5th: A broader set of measures including further support to enterprises and job protection in urban areas and industrial parks is under discussion with the donor community but has not been formalized. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128141601/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20201105,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"As of November 5th: The central bank has provided 15 billion birr (0.45 percent of GDP) of additional liquidity to private banks to facilitate debt restructuring and prevent bankruptcies. It has also provided 33 billion birr of additional liquidity to the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia https://web.archive.org/web/20201128141601/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,C1: School closing,1,1,"As of October, Ethiopia is carrying out a staged reopening of schools. ""Schools should not immediately reopen fully. Instead they should do so in stages, giving priority to the most disadvantaged and marginalized, and those who need to take exams. Teachers in vulnerable groups, such as those over the age of 55 or with underlying health conditions, must be allowed to stay home."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201121144148/https://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/stories/case-safely-reopening-schools-ethiopia" Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy identified." Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The following guidance came into effect on October 5, 2020: ""It is recommended, as much as possible, not to hold holidays in a public square involving too many people until the prevalence of the pandemic is stabilized."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201121145133/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Gatherings (including religious gatherings, weddings and funerals) are limited to 50 people. Gatherings of over 50 people must be authorised by the relevant authority. Organisers and participants must comply with all measures outlined in the Ministry of Health Directive, from page 20. Personal in-home gatherings such as birthday parties may only include family members."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201121145133/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Any cross country or inter-city transport service providers have a duty to carry passengers in accordance with the law setting the maximum carrying capacity, deny service to individuals who are not wearing masks; open windows to allow sufficient air circulation in the vehicle and provide service by implementing other necessary precautionary measures provided in directives enacted by the sector."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201121145133/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/Registerd-COVID-19-Directive-2013_Final_051020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121145854/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Tigray Regional State requires any person entering the State to quarantine for seven days unless the traveller presents a negative COVID-19 PCR or Serology test, taken less than 24 hours prior to the time of arrival in the State. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121145854/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Any international traveler above the age of ten , except transit passenger, coming through international airports of the country, shall bring a certificate of negative RT PCR test from the country he is coming from done up to 120 hours or five days before arriving in Ethiopia; after the traveler’s temperature and any COVID-19 symptoms have been checked at airport’s health control desk, his address shall be registered, and he has a duty to self-quarantine at home for seven days."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201121145854/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121151925/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/novel_coronavirus/EPHI_PHEOC_COVID-19_Weekly_Bulletin_27_English_11022020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,H2: Testing policy,1,,"People who develop symptoms must call the Ministry of Health to determine testing eligibility. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121151831/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The latest Public Health bulletin describes a comprehensive contact tracing program that includes ""rumor collection, verification, investigation and information provision via toll free call center, active case detection by house to house search, contact listing, tracing and follow-up of persons who had contact with confirmed cases."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201121151925/https://www.ephi.gov.et/images/novel_coronavirus/EPHI_PHEOC_COVID-19_Weekly_Bulletin_27_English_11022020.pdf" Ethiopia,ETH,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are required in all public places: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121151831/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change identified in an up-to-date search. " Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128140335/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128140855/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128140855/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128140335/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128140855/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ethiopia/coronavirus" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel to the Tigray region remains restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128140335/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128140335/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"According to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, coordinated public awareness campaigns continue across platforms: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128141802/https://www.ephi.gov.et/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the US Embassy, tests for symptomatic individuals are currently difficult to access: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128140335/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the public health institute, detailed contact tracing efforts are still underway: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128141802/https://www.ephi.gov.et/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are still mandatory in all public spaces, enforced by fines: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128140335/https://et.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,E1: Income support,0,,"""A broader set of measures including further support to enterprises and job protection in urban areas and industrial parks is under discussion with the donor community but has not been formalized. The Urban Productive Safety Net Programme will be expanded to 16 additional cities over the first two months of FY 2020/21, in collaboration with the World Bank, at an estimated cost of $88 million."" Job support appears to be underway, with financial support from the World Bank. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213125757/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Ethiopia,ETH,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change identified following an internet search and review of all previously referenced sources." Finland,FIN,20200127,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Finland's foreign ministry has issued a recommendation saying its citizens should avoid travelling to regions in China hardest-hit by the new coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200503132951/https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_issues_china_travel_advisory_over_coronavirus_concerns/11177914 " Finland,FIN,20200127,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Finland's foreign ministry has issued a recommendation saying its citizens should avoid travelling to regions in China hardest-hit by the new coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200503132951/https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_issues_china_travel_advisory_over_coronavirus_concerns/11177914 " Finland,FIN,20200206,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Finnair will cancel all flights to and from mainland China from Feb 6. Finnair (FIA1S.HE) canceled all flights to mainland China flights and some Hong Kong flights until the end of April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503133734/https://newsnowfinland.fi/domestic/finnair-cancels-all-mainland-china-flights-over-coronavirus-epidemic https://web.archive.org/web/20200503134737/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-airlines-factbox/factbox-airlines-suspend-flights-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak-idUSKBN20W350 " Finland,FIN,20200226,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First case and testing begins https://web.archive.org/web/20200408212351/https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/woman_in_helsinki_tests_positive_for_novel_coronavirus/11229433 " Finland,FIN,20200227,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Covid Coordination group announced on Feb 27th https://vnk.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/hallitus-sai-laajan-katsauksen-koronavirustilanteesta-ja-paatti-lisakoordinaatiosta; dedicated, regular info from government maintained as of 24 April: https://web.archive.org/save/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates" Finland,FIN,20200228,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"28th Feb Contact tracing “Officials said they will contact such persons individually who may have been exposed” from new case. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408214223/https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/new_coronavirus_infection_confirmed_in_helsinki/11234516 " Finland,FIN,20200301,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing of early cases, but no clear evidence to imply comprehensive testing in place for ALL cases. ""Most of the names of the persons exposed are known to health authorities and they will all be contacted,"" Järvinen told reporters, according to daily Helsingin Sanomat. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408214104/https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/130_in_helsinki_face_quarantine_following_exposure_to_coronavirus/11235775 " Finland,FIN,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Government statement: “The ministries recommend that employees remain at home on a low-threshold basis if they have returned from an area affected by the coronavirus epidemic or experience flu symptoms. In addition, it is recommended that employees be allowed, upon their notification, to work remotely for a period of time deemed necessary by the employer, for example.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200502172655/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/artikkeli/-/asset_publisher/1271139/suositus-sosiaali-ja-terveydenhuollon-seka-oppilaitosten-henkilostolle-ja-tyonantajille-koronavirustilanteessa " Finland,FIN,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government statement: ""The Government recommends that all public events with more than 500 attendees be cancelled until the end of May. Until May 4, public gatherings are limited to 10 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502190016/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/artikkeli/-/asset_publisher/10616/hallitus-paatti-suosituksista-koronaviruksen-leviamisen-hillitsemiseksi" Finland,FIN,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"12 March No formal restrictions apply to private gatherings. However, there are restrictions on public gatherings, which are banned. The police has been instructed to not intervene in private events unless they are disturbing public peace, regardless of the number of participants. According to police officers, the formal restrictions on public events have widely been interpreted to apply to private gatherings as well, and there have been very few reports of large private parties despite the absence of formal restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605195604/https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000006444606.html Private gatherings were never formally banned but very large gatherings over 1000 would be shut down. Public gatherings were explicitly banned, which is reflected in the coding for C3. Coded as a 1 as a best fit for a policy that doesn’t neatly fit into C4. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605195604if_/https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000006444606.html " Finland,FIN,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201022023226/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/hallitus-totesi-suomen-olevan-poikkeusoloissa-koronavirustilanteen-vuoksi Public-sector employers will instruct public-sector employees to work from home if their duties make it possible to do so." Finland,FIN,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201022023226/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/hallitus-totesi-suomen-olevan-poikkeusoloissa-koronavirustilanteen-vuoksi All national and municipal museums, theatres, the National Opera, cultural venues, libraries, mobile libraries, services for customers and researchers at the National Archives, hobby and leisure centres, swimming pools and other sports facilities, youth centres, clubs, organisations’ meeting rooms, day care services for the elderly, rehabilitative work facilities and workshops will be closed. Private and third-sector operators and religious communities are advised to do the same." Finland,FIN,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201022023226/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/hallitus-totesi-suomen-olevan-poikkeusoloissa-koronavirustilanteen-vuoksi Public gatherings are limited to no more than ten persons, and it is recommend to avoid spending unnecessary time in public places." Finland,FIN,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"16th March announcement that public gatherings are limited to no more than ten persons, and it is recommend to avoid spending unnecessary time in public places. You can go out but avoid close contact with other people. Going out is allowed as long as the person keeps a distance of at least 1-2 metres from other people. Stay home if symptomatic and you should stay home as much as possible. Healthy children can go play in playgrounds. To reduce the risk of infection, children should wear outdoor gloves and wash their hands immediately after playing. Public-sector employers will instruct public-sector employees to work from home if their duties make it possible to do so. We can and must still go to forest and enjoy the coming spring in our natural environment. However, we may wish to avoid the most popular hiking destinations and give preference for a day trip e.g. to a forest close to our home. Movie theatres are allowed to remain open, but it is recommended that they be closed. They may also show films, but they must not allow more than ten persons to be present at a screening at the same time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425113518/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20200425121730/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/frequently-asked-questions-about-coronavirus-covid-19- https://web.archive.org/web/20200425122428/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/instructions-for-citizens-on-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200503123029/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/10616/hallitus-totesi-suomen-olevan-poikkeusoloissa-koronavirustilanteen-vuoksi https://web.archive.org/web/20200503123330/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/questions-and-answers https://web.archive.org/web/20200502101629/https://vnk.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/hallitus-totesi-suomen-olevan-poikkeusoloissa-koronavirustilanteen-vuoksi " Finland,FIN,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The movement of people within Finland's borders is not prohibited, but the Government's policy is that people should try to minimise travel by restricting themselves to essential movements only. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503124159/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/artikkeli/-/asset_publisher/liikenne-ja-viestintaministerion-tietopaketti-koronavirus-ja-liikenne-ja-viestintajarjestelma " Finland,FIN,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201022023226/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/hallitus-totesi-suomen-olevan-poikkeusoloissa-koronavirustilanteen-vuoksi For the sake of public health and health security, preparations will be launched for the closure of Finland’s borders without delay in accordance with international obligations. Passenger transport to Finland will be suspended as soon as possible, with the exception of the return of Finnish citizens and persons residing in Finland. Finnish citizens and persons residing in Finland must not travel abroad. Finnish tourists abroad are advised to return to Finland immediately. Necessary travel for work and to access other necessary services will be permitted across the northern and western borders. Freight and goods traffic will continue as usual. Finns and permanent residents in Finland returning from abroad will be placed in quarantine-like conditions for two weeks. Persons returning from abroad must agree on the date of their return to work after a two-week period of absence together with their employer." Finland,FIN,20200316,E1: Income support,2,1,"From March 16, the government has removed waiting periods and abolished some conditionalities on the duration of employment etc. to make unemployment benefits more accessible for people who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. 'The five-day waiting period has been abolished starting 16 March. Unemployment benefits will be available from the first day of unemployment. The normal five-day waiting period will be applied again as of 7 July 2020.' 'The work requirement for qualifying for unemployment allowance has been reduced temporarily (.. ) The change will be effective until 6 July 2020.' The Finnish benefits system is complicated, so it's not possible to clearly define whether income support is set at above or below 50% of normal earnings. There are multiple different types of benefits a person can receive depending on factors such as employment history and union membership. The amount of the base unemployment benefit provided by KELA is means-tested; increases to the base amount will be granted depending on conditions such as the number of children and the availability of other sources of income. Many people who lost their jobs will also be union members who receive earnings-related benefit that are calculated on the basis of duration of employment; in many cases this will be larger than the base amount. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523110355/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/unemployment-benefit-corona" Finland,FIN,20200318,C1: School closing,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022023226/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/hallitus-totesi-suomen-olevan-poikkeusoloissa-koronavirustilanteen-vuoksi Early childhood education and care units and the pre-primary education organised in connection with them will be kept in operation. The premises of schools, educational institutions, universities and universities of applied sciences as well as civic education and other liberal education institutes will be closed down, and contact teaching will be suspended. As an exception, however, pre-primary education organised in schools and contact teaching for grades 1–3 will continue for the children of parents working in sectors critical to the functioning of society. A further exception is that contact teaching will continue to be arranged for pupils who require it according to a decision on special-needs support; however, parents and guardians who are able to arrange childcare at home are still requested to do so. The above-mentioned arrangements will enter into force on Wednesday 18 March 2020." Finland,FIN,20200319,H2: Testing policy,1,,"In Finland, coronavirus tests conducted to either at-risk, severely ill or health care personnel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408212054/https://www.foreigner.fi/articulo/coronavirus/finland-increase-the-covid19-tests-but-not-for-everyone/20200320122125004892.html " Finland,FIN,20200320,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No communication of such measures in 1st supplementary budget (20 March) [https://vnk.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/hallitus-antoi-eduskunnalle-lisatalousarvioesityksen-koronaviruksen-vuoksi]" Finland,FIN,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201022043540/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/uudellemaalle-liikkumisrajoituksia-hallitus-paatti-uusista-lisatoimista-koronaepidemian-leviamisen-estamiseksi On 25 March 2020, the Government decided to restrict traffic between the Region of Uusimaa and other regions as of 27 March. The restrictions will be in force until 19 April 2020. The purpose of the new restrictions is to prevent coronavirus infections and to slow the spread of the epidemic from Uusimaa to other parts of Finland." Finland,FIN,20200401,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reported that testing continues to focus primarily on patients with serious respiratory symptoms and social and health care professionals https://web.archive.org/web/20200408212515/https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/17497-finland-must-start-testing-tens-of-thousands-for-coronavirus-a-week-demands-orpo.html " Finland,FIN,20200408,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No communication of such measures in 2st supplementary budget (8 April) [https://vnk.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/hallitus-paatti-vuoden-2020-toisesta-lisatalousarvioesityksesta-seka-julkisen-talouden-suunnitelmasta-vuosille-2021-2024]" Finland,FIN,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,2,1, Finland,FIN,20200414,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1, Finland,FIN,20200417,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""the minister noted there are currently no plans to carry out untargeted tests of the general population who are asymptomatic"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430163551/https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/minister_finland_to_significantly_increase_covid-19_testing/11302565" Finland,FIN,20200420,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1, Finland,FIN,20200514,C1: School closing,1,1,"The return to contact teaching in early childhood education and care and in primary and lower secondary education will take place on 14 May. In higher levels of education, contact teaching is allowed to resume from 14 May, but the Government recommends that universities, upper secondary schools, vocational schools etc. continue distance teaching until the end of the school year. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514123702/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/10616/hallitus-linjasi-suunnitelmasta-koronakriisin-hallinnan-hybridistrategiaksi-ja-rajoitusten-vaiheittaisesta-purkamisesta" Finland,FIN,20200514,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Statutory restrictions on border traffic will be lifted in cross-border traffic across the Schengen internal borders by allowing employment or commission-related commuting and other essential traffic. For the time being, recreational travel abroad is not recommended https://web.archive.org/web/20200514124101/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions" Finland,FIN,20200515,C8: International travel controls,3,,"At internal borders, the following is permitted: return traffic to Finland; return traffic to or through other EU and Schengen States; travel for work; other essential traffic. At external borders, the following is permitted: return traffic to Finland; return traffic to or through other EU and Schengen States; departure from the country of a third-country national; other essential traffic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523105407/https://www.raja.fi/current_issues/guidelines_for_border_traffic " Finland,FIN,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Starting from May 29, the Government is encouraging domestic travel. All travel should be avoided when sick, and social distancing should still be practiced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523104305/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions" Finland,FIN,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of June 1, the maximum number of participants in public events is expanded from 10 people to 50 people. Special permission must be requested for larger events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523104305/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions" Finland,FIN,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"As of June 1, restrictions on the use of public and commercial services have been relaxed. Restaurants and cafés have reopened with a curfew; allowed opening times are between 6AM and 11PM, while alcohol can be served only until 10PM. The number of customers is limited to 50% of maximum capacity. All customers must be seated in a private table, and buffets are not allowed. It is the responsibility of restaurants to ensure that social distancing is respected. Public spaces such as museums, theatres, swimming pools and job centres have reopened. The restriction of maximum 50 participants applies to events such as cinema screenings and concerts. The restriction is not applied to sports facilities and events as strictly; they are expected to comply with recommended measures of social distancing and improved hygiene practices to their best ability. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605195418/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/artikkeli/-/asset_publisher/10616/muutoksia-koronavirusepidemian-vuoksi-asetettuihin-rajoituksiin-1-kesakuuta" Finland,FIN,20200605,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Government announced on 5 June a removal of value added tax on PP&E and other goods vital to fight the pandemic. This will sacrifice around 7 million euros of government revenue over 2020. http://archive.vn/NWn81" Finland,FIN,20200611,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 11 June, the government reviewed restrictions on public events/gatherings. Events over 500 people can be organised with special arrangements from 1 July. These include outdoor events where participants can be seated apart from each other, and includes some provisions about corridors and services for different participant groups. Events over 500 people will be allowed from 31 July without special arrangements. http://archive.vn/dfd0V" Finland,FIN,20200611,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"11 June On 11 June, the government reviewed restrictions on public events/gatherings. In regionally delimited outdoor spaces, the maximum number of people at public events is still 500 until 31 July 2020. However, the permitted audience may be exceeded with certain exceptions. As C4 relates to private gatherings and private gatherings were never formally banned, the coding for this has not changed since 12 March http://archive.vn/dfd0V " Finland,FIN,20200611,E1: Income support,2,1,"The government announced on 11 June that eligibility rules for unemployment benefits will be increased. Previously one could earn up to 300 euros a month without it affecting their unemployment benefit. This has now been increased to 500 a month. Government announcement: http://archive.vn/S4oNc" Finland,FIN,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On 15 June the government declares the state of emergency and governance under the Emergency Powers Act, which has been in place since 17 March, to be over. While working remotely is still recommended wherever possible, all sectors of the economy are allowed to reopen. Government announcement: http://archive.vn/H4ryv " Finland,FIN,20200615,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"As the state of emergency has ended, public gatherings of 50-500 people are now allowed as long as special precautionary measures are complied with. With no special measures in place, public gatherings of up to 50 people are allowed both indoors and outdoors. https://archive.vn/YC6qi" Finland,FIN,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 15 June the government declares the state of emergency and governance under the Emergency Powers Act, which has been in place since 17 March, to be over. Government announcement: http://archive.vn/H4ryv" Finland,FIN,20200616,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Relaxation of border restrictions -on the land border between Finland and Norway -on flight and regular ferry travel between Finland and Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania -private boat travel Restrictions remain on travel between Finland and Schengen countries not mentioned above. This includes travel between Finland and Sweden. Travel regarding family matters, personal reasons, or attending to property in Finland is allowed. Returning traffic to Finland concerns all Finnish, EU, and Schengen residents and their family members. Finnish citizens always have a right to return. The government continues to recommend avoiding unnecessary travel to other countries (not Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania). Border entry from outside the EU and Schengen countries continues to be restricted until 14th July. The government still recommends a 14-day self-quarantine for travellers outside the EU and Schengen countries. Government announcement: https://archive.st/hqob " Finland,FIN,20200709,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the press release of May 4th, starting on 14 May, Contact teaching can be resumed in a controlled and gradual manner for general upper secondary schools, vocational schools, higher education institutions and liberal education. However, the Government recommends that universities, universities of applied sciences, upper secondary schools, vocational schools, liberal adult education and basic adult education institutes continue distance teaching until the end of the semester. Link : http://web.archive.org/web/20200716024420/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/hallitus-linjasi-suunnitelmasta-koronakriisin-hallinnan-hybridistrategiaksi-ja-rajoitusten-vaiheittaisesta-purkamisesta " Finland,FIN,20200709,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to a governmental press release of June 18th, the restrictions concerning the opening hours, licensing hours and numbers of customers of food and beverage service businesses will be lifted completely from (and including) 13 July 2020. Until 12 July, restaurants, cafes and bars will be allowed to seat no more than three quarters of their normal number of customers inside their establishments. From 13 July onwards, all customers will still be required to have their own seats, and receive instructions on how to prevent the spread of the virus. Public indoor premises such as national and municipal museums, theatres gradually opened after 1 June. In its meeting on 23 June, the Government stated that the recommendation on extensive remote work would end on 1 August. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716021858/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1271139/osa-ravintoloiden-ja-kahviloiden-rajoituksista-lakkaa-13-heinakuuta-osa-sailyy-31-8-saakka?languageId=en_US http://web.archive.org/web/20200716021951/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/hallitus-linjasi-suunnitelmasta-koronakriisin-hallinnan-hybridistrategiaksi-ja-rajoitusten-vaiheittaisesta-purkamisesta http://web.archive.org/web/20200716023337/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-updates-policies-on-border-issues-remote-working-and-recommendations-for-persons-over-70-years-of-age " Finland,FIN,20200709,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 14 May, the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare issued guidelines on preventing coronavirus infections during public events.The Regional State Administrative Agency has decided that public events of more than 500 persons will be prohibited until 31 August. However, Public meetings and public events with a maximum of 50 persons may be held in indoor and outdoor premises. Public meetings and public events with more than 50 and a maximum of 500 persons in indoor and enclosed outdoor spaces may be organised with special arrangements. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716014123/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions " Finland,FIN,20200709,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"In its meeting on Tuesday 23 June, The Government no longer issues an age-based recommendation to avoid physical contact. it is advisable to take a cautious approach using individual discretion. voluntary quarantine is recommended for all those entering Finland who come from countries that are still subject to internal or external border control. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716023337/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-updates-policies-on-border-issues-remote-working-and-recommendations-for-persons-over-70-years-of-age " Finland,FIN,20200709,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Travel within Finland is allowed as long as health and safety guidelines relating to coronavirus are observed. Link : http://web.archive.org/web/20200716025242/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions " Finland,FIN,20200709,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 10 July, the Government decided that from 13 July 2020, the Government will lift the restrictions on traffic at the internal borders between Finland and countries where the incidence of the coronavirus is similar to that in the countries where internal border control has already been lifted. As a general rule, the limit value is eight new cases of the disease per 100,000 persons in the previous 14 days. The restrictions will continue to be in force to the extent that they are still necessary due to a serious threat posed by the epidemiological situation. Traffic between Finland and the non-European countries on the green list of the EU Council will be opened up subject to certain restrictions if the country meets criteria, not others at the moment. The Government will review its decisions on border traffic restrictions in two weeks’ time and, if necessary, make new decisions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716010309/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-decision-on-border-traffic-restrictions-from-13-july " Finland,FIN,20200709,E1: Income support,2,1,"According to the press release of June 11th, the protective part of the unemployment benefit has temporarily increased from the current EUR 300 to EUR 500 per month (from EUR 279 to EUR 465 over four calendar weeks). http://archive.vn/S4oNc#selection-4221.0-4221.176 " Finland,FIN,20200709,H2: Testing policy,2,,"THL recommends coronavirus testing at a low threshold with symptoms. However, they don’t test persons who are asymptomatic, since it does not always provide reliable results. Virus testing currently has a capacity of over 13,000 tests per day. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716034706/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/symptoms-and-treatment-coronavirus/coronavirus-tests " Finland,FIN,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"N.B. for future coding: the Government announced on 23 June that the recommendation for ""extensive teleworking"" will end on 1 August to allow for a ""flexible gradual transition to normal working conditions"" (recommending coding of 0 from 1 August onwards) http://web.archive.org/web/20200730211717/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/10616/hallitus-linjasi-neuvottelussaan-rajakysymyksista-etatyosta-ja-yli-70-vuotiaita-koskevista-suosituksista" Finland,FIN,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public events are permitted with conditions. For public events < 50 persons: ""Public meeting and public events with a maximum of 50 persons may be held in indoor and outdoor premises."" For public events of 50-500 persons: ""Public meetings and public events with more than 50 and a maximum of 500 persons in indoor and enclosed outdoor spaces may be organised with special arrangements."" For public events >500 persons: ""The Regional State Administrative Agency has decided that public events of more than 500 persons will be prohibited until 31 August."" ""It is possible to have a total audience of more than 500 persons at outdoor events where there are several sections or demarcated areas intended for audiences."" N.B. for future coding, on 1 August the Government will permit indoor events with more than 500 persons only where ""arrangements [...] comply with the guidelines issued on 14 May by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Education and Culture on preventing the spread of coronavirus infections."" http://archive.fo/SXyUa" Finland,FIN,20200723,H2: Testing policy,2,,"A statement on current restrictions by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on 23 July emphasizes testing for symptomatic individuals: ""Testing is now the most important thing As the restrictions associated with the coronavirus epidemic are gradually dismantled, active testing needs to be continued to ensure that all chains of infection are identified and severed in a timely manner. It is therefore recommended that anyone with any symptoms consistent with the coronavirus apply for laboratory tests."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200726194219/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/1271139/koronavirusepidemiatilanne-on-vakaa-tilannetta-seurataan-tarkasti" Finland,FIN,20200727,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 27 July, the Government reintroduced internal Schengen border controls for traffic between Finland and Austria, Slovenia, and Switzerland, while certain external ""third countries"" on a ""green list"" are now permitted to enter. ""At its session today, 23 July, the Government decided to reintroduce internal border control for traffic between Finland and Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland. In these countries, the number of cases has started to increase since the previous assessment. The restrictions will take effect on Monday, July 27th."" ""Adopted by the Council on 30 June. a recommendation (the so-called green list) on the lifting of restrictions on border traffic for non-EU countries (third countries). The Council recommends that Member States should lift restrictions at the external borders in a coordinated and gradual manner. Traffic between Finland and the countries on the green list will be opened with certain restrictions if the number of infections in the country on the list does not exceed 8 cases per 100,000 persons during the previous 14 days. Eligible countries are South Korea, Georgia, Japan, China, Rwanda, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and New Zealand. In traffic between Finland and these countries, 13.7. commuting and other essential services for residents of those countries, and 27.7. From now on, traffic between Finland and these countries is allowed without restrictions. However, in the case of China, as recommended by the Council, the Council of the EU is required to confirm the adequate implementation of reciprocity."" http://archive.fo/ABrEq" Finland,FIN,20200813,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Masks are now recommended to be worn in public ""Finnish health authorities have backtracked on previous advice, and now urging people to wear face masks in public places. The U-turn comes after months of claiming there was insufficient evidence to justify their use. Mika Salminen, a director at Finland's public health body, said: ""Evidence of masks' effectiveness is not particularly strong"" but ""even small additions to our range of available options are justified."""" https://web.archive.org/web/20200830152710/https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-digest-finland-in-face-mask-u-turn-recommends-usage/a-54546627 https://web.archive.org/web/20200830152706/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-finland-reverses-policy-mask.html" Finland,FIN,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Updated: August 14, 2020 The Government of Finland has lifted most restrictions previously put in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Public events with more than 500 participants may be held indoors, and schools are operating in person Therefore it seems that there is no kind of restriction on large private gatherings either. https://web.archive.org/web/20200830150406/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Finland,FIN,20200816,C1: School closing,1,1,"Note: Schools are also allowed to operate in person. https://web.archive.org/web/20200830150406/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20200816,C2: Workplace closing,1,1," On August 13, the government adopted resolutions on recommendations for remote work where possible. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 24th August 2020, web archive link not working)" Finland,FIN,20200831,C1: School closing,1,1,"No recent policy changes found regarding the opening of schools." Finland,FIN,20200831,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No recent policy updates found regarding the opening of workplaces in Finland. " Finland,FIN,20200831,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"“THE REGIONAL STATE Administrative Agencies (AVI) will uphold their unexpected decision to tighten the restrictions on public events in Finland. AVI on Wednesday tweeted that its decision to oblige the organisers of events with more than 50 attendees to make sure the attendees can observe social distancing and follow hygiene instructions will enter into effect on 1 September.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909174108/https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/18011-avi-decision-to-lower-limit-on-public-events-to-come-into-effect-despite-typo.html “There is no upper limit on capacity for events where 50 or more people gather, so long as those conditions are met, said the agencies.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909174749/https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_keeps_rules_on_large_gatherings/11512804" Finland,FIN,20200831,C5: Close public transport,0,,"It remains the case that public transporting is operating. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909175519/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,," It is still current that the Finnish Government is not “issuing an age-based recommendation to avoid physical contact.” “People who are critically ill or in hospice care must be given the opportunity to meet their loved ones safely.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909184012/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions" Finland,FIN,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"“Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909175519/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20200831,C8: International travel controls,3,,"It is still current that “entry to Finland is prohibited for non-resident foreign nationals entering the country, with some exemptions” Source: archive: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/finland See guidelines for border traffic during pandemic from 24.8.2020: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909205927/https://www.raja.fi/current_issues/guidelines_for_border_traffic" Finland,FIN,20200831,E1: Income support,2,1,"“Self-employed persons can get labour market subsidy payments if they have stopped working as self-employed or if their income from self-employment is less than EUR 1,089.67 per month because of the coronavirus epidemic. You don’t need to end your self-employment business to qualify for unemployment benefits.” “I have a zero-hour contract. Because of the coronavirus situation, I haven’t been given any more shifts. Am I entitled to basic social assistance from Kela?” “If you apply for basic social assistance, Kela will also assess your right to social assistance. When making an assessment, Kela takes your earned income into account. Note that you have an obligation to prepare for a possible reduction in earnings. Kela will, however, consider each case individually and assess the extent to which a person can realistically be expected to prepare for unexpected situations. Kela will also take the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus epidemic into account.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200909193116/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/corona-frequently-asked-questions “If you are laid off temporarily, you can get unemployment benefits from your unemployment fund or from Kela. Being laid off temporarily, or furloughed, means that you do not work and are not paid, but your employment contract remains in force. The temporary lay-off may be for a specific period of time or until further notice.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200909195651/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/temporary-lay-off " Finland,FIN,20200831,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"“Lending capacity to Finnish households and firms has been increased by an estimated €30 billion.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909183343/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Also, the Finnish Parliament is considering extending the previously noted VAT exemption for “various medical supplies used to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The extension applies to domestic sales, intra-EU imports, and purchases of goods used to test and treat the coronavirus.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909204143if_/https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/finland-parliament-considers-bill-to-extend-vat-exemption-on-goods-due-to-coronavirus" Finland,FIN,20200831,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Finnish Government continues to update its website, Twitter, and other social media pages, with coronavirus information. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909200927/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus" Finland,FIN,20200831,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Finish Institute for Health and Welfare current response to “when should you get tested for coronavirus?” is that “it is important to get tested for coronavirus if you have symptoms that suggest a coronavirus infection.” Also, their response to “why aren't asymptomatic people tested? is “testing persons who are asymptomatic does not always provide reliable results. If a test is performed during the incubation period, the result may be negative even if the person has been infected. We do not know at which point during the incubation period the infection begins to show up in test results. The result of the sample taken today may be negative, but if the sample was taken two days later, it could be positive.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902141445/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/symptoms-and-treatment-coronavirus/coronavirus-tests" Finland,FIN,20200831,H3: Contact tracing,1,," It remains the case that there is no clear evidence that contact tracing is completed for all cases of coronavirus in Finland. However, on August 31st, The Finish Institute for Health and Welfare released an application called “Koronavilkku”, which is “a mobile contact tracing app used on a voluntary basis” which “makes it possible to trace those who have been exposed to the virus - also when they are not know to the persons who have contracted the infection - faster and more comprehensively.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909191338/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/contact-tracing-app-will-help-stop-chains-of-infection" Finland,FIN,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"01 September “There is no upper limit on capacity for events where 50 or more people gather, so long as those conditions are met, said the agencies.” This is effective as of the September 1st. Therefore it seems that there is no kind of restriction on large private gatherings either. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909174749/https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_keeps_rules_on_large_gatherings/11512804 Conditions include ensuring social distancing is possible and antibacterial gel is easily available. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909174749/https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_keeps_rules_on_large_gatherings/11512804 " Finland,FIN,20200910,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new information found. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916074230/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20200910,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No new information found. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916074258/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/finland/coronavirus" Finland,FIN,20200910,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is operating https://web.archive.org/web/20200916074230/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20200910,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There is no curfew in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916074230/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916074230/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20200910,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916074356/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/finland" Finland,FIN,20200910,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Finnish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has a Coronavirus hotline (open Monday to Friday, 8am to 9pm and Saturday, 09am to 3pm) on +358 (0)2 95 535 535. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has up to date information on coronavirus in Finland." Finland,FIN,20200910,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The Finnish authorities recommend the use of facemasks when travelling on public transport and in other situations where maintaining safe distances is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916074258/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/finland/coronavirus " Finland,FIN,20200917,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Still operating. See https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020, website updated 18 September 2020]" Finland,FIN,20200917,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No curfew in place. See https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020, website updated 18 September 2020]" Finland,FIN,20200917,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Some exceptions from the ban exist for essential travel, family members of Finnish nationals and those with Finnish residence permits. See more here: https://www.raja.fi/current_issues/guidelines_for_border_traffic. Also, https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020]" Finland,FIN,20200917,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"the Government of Finland recommends wearing face coverings and face masks in public spaces." Finland,FIN,20200929,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change: http://web.archive.org/web/20201010154131/https://www.oph.fi/en/news" Finland,FIN,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change: http://web.archive.org/web/20201010154312/https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en/whats-new" Finland,FIN,20200929,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010152854/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010152854/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201010152854/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Finland,FIN,20200929,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Finnish borders remain closed to non-resident foreign nationals entering the country, with some exemptions. Border controls have been lifted for travel between Finland and a number of different countries and there is currently no requirement to self-isolate when entering Finland from these countries (see the Finnish Border Guard website for the current list)."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201010153114/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/finland/entry-requirements" Finland,FIN,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""The Finnish authorities recommend the use of facemasks when travelling on public transport and in other situations where maintaining safe distances is not possible. For further details visit the THL website."" https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/finland/coronavirus ""Do you have to wear a mask if you spend only a little time in a public indoor space? Do you have to wear a mask if you can keep enough distance to other people? According to the recommendation, you must wear a mask if you are unable to keep enough distance from other people, which means that you can use discretion based on the situation. There are situations where customers and staff have been protected by other safety arrangements, such as protective shields. Regional authorities provide instructions about wearing masks based on the situation in the local area (municipality or hospital district). What is meant by public transport? Public transport includes modes of public transport such as buses, trams, metros, ships, and airplanes. When should you put on a mask? Put on a mask before entering public transport or a public indoor space in accordance with regional guidelines."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201010155109/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/recommendation-on-the-use-of-face-masks-for-citizens/questions-and-answers-about-face-masks" Finland,FIN,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"As of 1 October 2020, all indoor and outdoor events would be permitted without restrictions on the number of attendees. Therefore this seems that there is no upper limit on private gatherings either. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716015804/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/10616/hallitus-linjasi-lievennyksista-kokoontumisrajoituksiin-ravitsemisliikkeiden-toimintaan-ja-vierailukaytantoihin-1?languageId=en_US " Finland,FIN,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"As of 1 October 2020, all indoor and outdoor events would be permitted without restrictions on the number of attendees. Therefore this seems that there is no upper limit on private gatherings either. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716015804/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/10616/hallitus-linjasi-lievennyksista-kokoontumisrajoituksiin-ravitsemisliikkeiden-toimintaan-ja-vierailukaytantoihin-1?languageId=en_US " Finland,FIN,20201008,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Finland ordered all bars and restaurants to close at 1:00 a.m. local time (2200 GMT the previous day) and stop alcohol sales at midnight beginning on October 8 in order to stem the spread of the illness."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201010154520/https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-digest-new-restrictions-in-europe-as-cases-soar/a-55098851" Finland,FIN,20201011,C1: School closing,1,1,"Epidemic Stages: Basic, Accelerated and Spreading by Regions: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027220439/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/situation-update-on-coronavirus/the-covid-19-epidemic-regional-situation-recommendations-and-restrictions Current Restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027220709/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions I have given a 1G rating instead of 1T even though the recommendation for the region Ostrobothnia which is in Spreading Phase is for higher educational institutions and upper secondary schools to switch to distance learning however all schools in Finland are currently open. Ostrobothnia region is in Spreading Phase and multiple regions are in Accelerated Phase [South Ostrobothnia, Pirkanmaa, Kante-Haame, Varsinais-Suomi, Aland, Helsinki-Uusimaa] which means the following restrictions are in place: Spreading phase of the epidemic: if necessary, upper secondary schools will also switch to distance learning, taking into account the need for essential contact teaching Acceleration phase of the epidemic: higher education institutions will switch to distance learning, taking into account the need for essential contact teaching" Finland,FIN,20201011,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Current Restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023020124/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions Regional situations, restrictions and recommendations: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023020145/https://thl.fi/fi/web/infektiotaudit-ja-rokotukset/ajankohtaista/ajankohtaista-koronaviruksesta-covid-19/tilannekatsaus-koronaviruksesta/koronaepidemia-alueiden-tilanne-suositukset-ja-rajoitukset The Government recommends working remotely to the extent possible in both the public and private sectors. This recommendation will remain in force throughout the country until further notice and will be reviewed by 31 December 2020. Employers must also promote work arrangements that reduce close contacts and other risk factors. The Government will adopt a resolution further specifying its recommendations from 15 October in the week beginning on 19 October." Finland,FIN,20201011,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Current Restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023020124/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions Regional situations, restrictions and recommendations: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023020145/https://thl.fi/fi/web/infektiotaudit-ja-rokotukset/ajankohtaista/ajankohtaista-koronaviruksesta-covid-19/tilannekatsaus-koronaviruksesta/koronaepidemia-alueiden-tilanne-suositukset-ja-rajoitukset I have given Targeted rating for the code as Ostrobothnia region is in Spreading Phase and multiple regions are in Accelerated Phase [South Ostrobothnia, Pirkanmaa, Kante-Haame, Varsinais-Suomi, Aland, Helsinki-Uusimaa] which means the following restrictions are in place: Spreading phase of the epidemic regional or local recommendation to avoid private events with more than 10 persons if necessary, public events may be prohibited altogether if group leisure activities are suspended altogether, special discretion should be exercised with regard to children’s and young people’s hobbies if necessary, public spaces may be closed down altogether. Acceleration phase of the epidemic regional or local recommendation to avoid private events with more than 20 persons number of persons at public events restricted to half (50 per cent) of the normal capacity number of customers in public spaces restricted to half (50 per cent) of the normal capacities and spaces used in such a way that participants and parties can avoid close contact adult group leisure activities indoors are suspended if the risk of infection is high all leisure activities must be organised in such a way that participants and parties can avoid close contact. Base level of the epidemic public events with more than 50 persons permitted; organisers must ensure compliance with the guidelines from THL and the Ministry of Education and Culture leisure activities and the use of public spaces should be arranged so that participants and parties can avoid close contact " Finland,FIN,20201011,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Current Restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023020124/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions Regional situations, restrictions and recommendations: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023020145/https://thl.fi/fi/web/infektiotaudit-ja-rokotukset/ajankohtaista/ajankohtaista-koronaviruksesta-covid-19/tilannekatsaus-koronaviruksesta/koronaepidemia-alueiden-tilanne-suositukset-ja-rajoitukset I have given Targeted rating for the code as Ostrobothnia region is in Spreading Phase and multiple regions are in Accelerated Phase [South Ostrobothnia, Pirkanmaa, Kante-Haame, Varsinais-Suomi, Aland, Helsinki-Uusimaa] which means the following restrictions are in place: Spreading phase of the epidemic -regional or local recommendation to avoid private events with more than 10 persons -if necessary, public events may be prohibited altogether -if group leisure activities are suspended altogether, special discretion should be exercised with regard to children’s and young people’s hobbies -if necessary, public spaces may be closed down altogether " Finland,FIN,20201011,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010152854/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20201011,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010152854/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20201011,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Current Restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023020124/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions Regional situations, restrictions and recommendations: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023020145/https://thl.fi/fi/web/infektiotaudit-ja-rokotukset/ajankohtaista/ajankohtaista-koronaviruksesta-covid-19/tilannekatsaus-koronaviruksesta/koronaepidemia-alueiden-tilanne-suositukset-ja-rajoitukset Travel within Finland is allowed as long as health and safety guidelines relating to coronavirus are observed. All travel must be avoided when ill. During travel, it is important to observe good hand and respiratory hygiene. It is important to avoid unnecessary physical contact Tourism businesses must pay particular attention to cleaning, preparedness planning and training of staff." Finland,FIN,20201011,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201023022106/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/entry-restrictions Restrictions on border traffic from 12 October Restrictions on internal border traffic will be in force for traffic between Finland and Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, apart from certain exceptions. External border traffic refers to traffic between Finland and non-Schengen countries. External border traffic will be permitted only for traffic arriving in Finland from the Vatican, and for traffic between Finland and Australia, Japan, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, New Zealand and Uruguay for residents of these countries. In addition, people may come to Finland from the following European countries for work or another essential reason: Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco, Romania, San Marino and the United Kingdom. For all other non-Schengen countries, restrictions on entry allow only return traffic to Finland and other EU and Schengen countries, transit traffic at Helsinki Airport and other essential traffic." Finland,FIN,20201011,E1: Income support,2,1,"“Self-employed persons can get labour market subsidy payments if they have stopped working as self-employed or if their income from self-employment is less than EUR 1,089.67 per month because of the coronavirus epidemic. You don’t need to end your self-employment business to qualify for unemployment benefits.” “I have a zero-hour contract. Because of the coronavirus situation, I haven’t been given any more shifts. Am I entitled to basic social assistance from Kela?” “If you apply for basic social assistance, Kela will also assess your right to social assistance. When making an assessment, Kela takes your earned income into account. Note that you have an obligation to prepare for a possible reduction in earnings. Kela will, however, consider each case individually and assess the extent to which a person can realistically be expected to prepare for unexpected situations. Kela will also take the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus epidemic into account.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200909193116/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/corona-frequently-asked-questions “If you are laid off temporarily, you can get unemployment benefits from your unemployment fund or from Kela. Being laid off temporarily, or furloughed, means that you do not work and are not paid, but your employment contract remains in force. The temporary lay-off may be for a specific period of time or until further notice.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200909195651/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/temporary-lay-off" Finland,FIN,20201011,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201028184233/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/telephone-and-chat The Finnish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has a Coronavirus hotline (open Monday to Friday, 8am to 9pm and Saturday, 09am to 3pm) on +358 (0)2 95 535 535. " Finland,FIN,20201011,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201023025940/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/symptoms-and-treatment-coronavirus What to do if you think you might have coronavirus It is important for all suspected coronavirus cases to be tested in a laboratory. If you suspect that you have coronavirus, carry out a symptom assessment using the Omaolo website. You can also book an appointment at a health centre . Omaolo-website" Finland,FIN,20201011,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"It remains the case that there is no clear evidence that contact tracing is completed for all cases of coronavirus in Finland. However, on August 31st, The Finish Institute for Health and Welfare released an application called “Koronavilkku”, which is “a mobile contact tracing app used on a voluntary basis” which “makes it possible to trace those who have been exposed to the virus - also when they are not know to the persons who have contracted the infection - faster and more comprehensively.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909191338/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/contact-tracing-app-will-help-stop-chains-of-infection" Finland,FIN,20201011,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201023030729/https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en/-/the-recommendation-on-the-use-of-face-masks-has-been-updated" Finland,FIN,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027220709/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions The Government recommends working remotely to the extent possible in both the public and private sectors. This recommendation will remain in force throughout the country until further notice and will be reviewed by 31 December 2020. " Finland,FIN,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201010152854/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Transportation Options: Are commercial flights operating? Yes Is public transportation operating? Yes " Finland,FIN,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201010152854/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No." Finland,FIN,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201027220709/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions Travel within Finland is allowed as long as health and safety guidelines relating to coronavirus are observed." Finland,FIN,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201023022106/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/entry-restrictions Restrictions on border traffic from 12 October Restrictions on internal border traffic will be in force for traffic between Finland and Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, apart from certain exceptions. External border traffic refers to traffic between Finland and non-Schengen countries. External border traffic will be permitted only for traffic arriving in Finland from the Vatican, and for traffic between Finland and Australia, Japan, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, New Zealand and Uruguay for residents of these countries. In addition, people may come to Finland from the following European countries for work or another essential reason: Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco, Romania, San Marino and the United Kingdom. For all other non-Schengen countries, restrictions on entry allow only return traffic to Finland and other EU and Schengen countries, transit traffic at Helsinki Airport and other essential traffic." Finland,FIN,20201020,E1: Income support,2,1,"“Self-employed persons can get labour market subsidy payments if they have stopped working as self-employed or if their income from self-employment is less than EUR 1,089.67 per month because of the coronavirus epidemic. You don’t need to end your self-employment business to qualify for unemployment benefits.” “I have a zero-hour contract. Because of the coronavirus situation, I haven’t been given any more shifts. Am I entitled to basic social assistance from Kela?” “If you apply for basic social assistance, Kela will also assess your right to social assistance. When making an assessment, Kela takes your earned income into account. Note that you have an obligation to prepare for a possible reduction in earnings. Kela will, however, consider each case individually and assess the extent to which a person can realistically be expected to prepare for unexpected situations. Kela will also take the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus epidemic into account.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200909193116/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/corona-frequently-asked-questions “If you are laid off temporarily, you can get unemployment benefits from your unemployment fund or from Kela. Being laid off temporarily, or furloughed, means that you do not work and are not paid, but your employment contract remains in force. The temporary lay-off may be for a specific period of time or until further notice.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200909195651/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/temporary-lay-off" Finland,FIN,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"“Lending capacity to Finnish households and firms has been increased by an estimated €30 billion.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909183343/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Also, the Finnish Parliament is considering extending the previously noted VAT exemption for “various medical supplies used to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The extension applies to domestic sales, intra-EU imports, and purchases of goods used to test and treat the coronavirus.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909204143if_/https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/finland-parliament-considers-bill-to-extend-vat-exemption-on-goods-due-to-coronavirus" Finland,FIN,20201020,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201023025940/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/symptoms-and-treatment-coronavirus What to do if you think you might have coronavirus It is important for all suspected coronavirus cases to be tested in a laboratory. If you suspect that you have coronavirus, carry out a symptom assessment using the Omaolo website. You can also book an appointment at a health centre . Omaolo-website" Finland,FIN,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"It remains the case that there is no clear evidence that contact tracing is completed for all cases of coronavirus in Finland. However, on August 31st, The Finish Institute for Health and Welfare released an application called “Koronavilkku”, which is “a mobile contact tracing app used on a voluntary basis” which “makes it possible to trace those who have been exposed to the virus - also when they are not know to the persons who have contracted the infection - faster and more comprehensively.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909191338/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/contact-tracing-app-will-help-stop-chains-of-infection" Finland,FIN,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201023030729/https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en/-/the-recommendation-on-the-use-of-face-masks-has-been-updated During periods when the coronavirus epidemic is accelerating, the use of face masks is recommended not only on public transport, but also in other public spaces and events where close contacts cannot always be avoided. If the epidemic situation continues to deteriorate, and if we move to the spreading phase, the use of protective equipment will be further extended." Finland,FIN,20201027,C1: School closing,1,1,"Regions that are at the 'basic level' can carry out normal contact teaching while regions at the 'acceleration phase' should seriously consider switching to distance learning. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108161211/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions Summary of which phase the regions are at can be found here: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108161316/https://thl.fi/fi/web/infektiotaudit-ja-rokotukset/ajankohtaista/ajankohtaista-koronaviruksesta-covid-19/tilannekatsaus-koronaviruksesta/koronaepidemia-alueiden-tilanne-suositukset-ja-rajoitukset" Finland,FIN,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The government 'recommends working remotely to the extent possible in both the public and private sectors'. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108161211/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions" Finland,FIN,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"In most of Finland, public events and general meetings for more than 50 people can be held in November outdoors and indoors, if the events follow the guidelines of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Ministry of Education and Culture. In some areas, the guidelines apply for public events and general meetings for more than 20 people. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108161211/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions http://web.archive.org/web/20201108162951/https://www.avi.fi/web/avi/usein-kysytyt-kysymykset;jsessionid=8926E40AA5A3038BAC1900647E89F7E2" Finland,FIN,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"In most of Finland, public events and general meetings for more than 50 people can be held in November outdoors and indoors, if the events follow the guidelines of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Ministry of Education and Culture. In some areas, the guidelines apply for public events and general meetings for more than 20 people. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108161211/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions http://web.archive.org/web/20201108162951/https://www.avi.fi/web/avi/usein-kysytyt-kysymykset;jsessionid=8926E40AA5A3038BAC1900647E89F7E2" Finland,FIN,20201027,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Citizens should avoid non-essential travel on public transport at peak hours, so that those who have to travel can do so safely. Walking and cycling are encouraged as an alternative. Passengers are also encouraged to wear face masks when taking public transportation. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108165325/https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/coronavirus-en/traffic " Finland,FIN,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No restrictions in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108170157/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Finland,FIN,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Travel within Finland is allowed as long as health and safety guidelines relating to coronavirus are observed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108161211/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions" Finland,FIN,20201027,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Restrictions on internal border traffic are in force for traffic between Finland and Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, apart from certain exceptions. External border traffic refers to traffic between Finland and non-Schengen countries. Starting from 9 November, external border traffic will be permitted only for traffic arriving in Finland from the Vatican, and for traffic between Finland and Australia, Japan, Rwanda, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, New Zealand and Uruguay for residents of these countries. In addition, people may come to Finland from the following European countries for work or another essential reason: Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco, Romania, San Marino and the United Kingdom. A 10-day period of self-isolation is recommended for travellers arriving in Finland. Travellers can shorten their self-isolation period at their discretion if they take two voluntary COVID-19 tests. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108170852/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-restrictions-on-entry-into-the-country " Finland,FIN,20201027,E1: Income support,2,1,"“Self-employed persons can get labour market subsidy payments if they have stopped working as self-employed or if their income from self-employment is less than EUR 1,089.67 per month because of the coronavirus epidemic. You don’t need to end your self-employment business to qualify for unemployment benefits.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108173050/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/corona" Finland,FIN,20201027,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"“Lending capacity to Finnish households and firms has been increased by an estimated €30 billion.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108174123/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Finland,FIN,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government website has a Frequently Asked Questions page with comprehensive information about COVID and government regulations. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108181256/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/questions-and-answers" Finland,FIN,20201027,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone with symptoms should get tested for coronavirus. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108181718/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/symptoms-and-treatment-coronavirus/coronavirus-tests" Finland,FIN,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The government recently introduced a contact tracing app that can be used on a voluntary basis. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108190538/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/contact-tracing-app-will-help-stop-chains-of-infection" Finland,FIN,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The use of face masks is recommended in different settings depending on the severity of COVID-19 in each region. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108190737/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/recommendation-on-the-use-of-face-masks-for-citizens" Finland,FIN,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"Regions that are at the 'basic level' can carry out normal contact teaching while regions at the 'acceleration phase' should seriously consider switching to distance learning. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116055509/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions Summary of which phase the regions are at can be found here: http://web.archive.org/web/20201116062839/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/situation-update-on-coronavirus/the-covid-19-epidemic-regional-situation-recommendations-and-restrictions " Finland,FIN,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health recommend working remotely to the extent possible in both the public and private sectors. This recommendation will remain in force throughout the country until further notice and will be reviewed by 31 December 2020. Employers must also promote work arrangements that reduce close contacts and other risk factors. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116055509/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions " Finland,FIN,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"In most of Finland, public events and general meetings for more than 50 people can be held in November outdoors and indoors, if the events follow the guidelines of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Ministry of Education and Culture. In some areas, the guidelines apply for public events and general meetings for more than 20 people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116055509/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20201116064333/https://www.avi.fi/web/avi/usein-kysytyt-kysymykset;jsessionid=8926E40AA5A3038BAC1900647E89F7E2 " Finland,FIN,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"In most of Finland, public events and general meetings for more than 50 people can be held in November outdoors and indoors, if the events follow the guidelines of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Ministry of Education and Culture. In some areas, the guidelines apply for public events and general meetings for more than 20 people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116055509/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20201116064333/https://www.avi.fi/web/avi/usein-kysytyt-kysymykset;jsessionid=8926E40AA5A3038BAC1900647E89F7E2 " Finland,FIN,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"C5 Citizens should avoid non-essential travel on public transport at peak hours, so that those who have to travel can do so safely. Walking and cycling are encouraged as an alternative. Passengers are also encouraged to wear face masks when taking public transportation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116063703/https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/coronavirus-en/traffic " Finland,FIN,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No restrictions in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116064000/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Finland,FIN,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Travel within Finland is allowed as long as health and safety guidelines relating to coronavirus are observed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116055509/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions " Finland,FIN,20201109,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes to restrictions on internal border traffic Internal border traffic refers to traffic between Finland and other Schengen countries. Internal border control has been reinstated for traffic between Finland and all Schengen countries. Restrictions on internal border traffic are in force for traffic between Finland and Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, apart from certain exceptions. Day-to-day travel will still be permitted for local border communities at Finland's land border with Sweden and Norway. People will be able to come to work in Finland from Sweden and Estonia without a 10-day self-isolation period. Leisure boating from the EU and Schengen countries to Finland will not be restricted either. At the internal borders, restrictions on entry allow only return traffic to Finland, transit traffic, work-related travel and travel for other essential reasons, apart from the above-mentioned exceptions. A 10-day period of self-isolation is recommended for travellers arriving in Finland. Travellers can shorten their self-isolation period at their discretion if they take two voluntary COVID-19 tests. Changes to restrictions on external border traffic External border traffic refers to traffic between Finland and non-Schengen countries. Starting from 9 November, external border traffic will be permitted only for traffic arriving in Finland from the Vatican, and for traffic between Finland and Australia, Japan, Rwanda, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, New Zealand and Uruguay for residents of these countries. Restrictions on entry will also be lifted for residents of the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions who are travelling from these regions to Finland, provided that reciprocity is confirmed by the Council of the European Union. In addition, people may come to Finland from the following European countries for work or another essential reason: Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco, Romania, San Marino and the United Kingdom. A 10-day period of self-isolation is recommended for travellers arriving in Finland. Travellers can shorten their self-isolation period at their discretion if they take two voluntary COVID-19 tests. For all other non-Schengen countries, restrictions on entry allow only return traffic to Finland and other EU and Schengen countries, transit traffic at Helsinki Airport and other essential traffic. In addition, a 10-day period of self-isolation is recommended for travellers arriving in Finland. Travellers can shorten their self-isolation period at their discretion if they take two voluntary COVID-19 tests. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116064233/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-restrictions-on-entry-into-the-country " Finland,FIN,20201109,E1: Income support,2,1,"Kela pays unemployment benefits to persons who are not eligible for earnings-related unemployment allowance from unemployment fund to self-employed persons whose full-time self-employment has ended because of the coronavirus epidemic. “Self-employed persons can get labour market subsidy payments if they have stopped working as self-employed or if their income from self-employment is less than EUR 1,089.67 per month because of the coronavirus epidemic. You don’t need to end your self-employment business to qualify for unemployment benefits.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116064918/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/corona " Finland,FIN,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"“Lending capacity to Finnish households and firms has been increased by an estimated €30 billion.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116065116/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#F " Finland,FIN,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government website has a Frequently Asked Questions page with comprehensive information about COVID and government regulations. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116062658/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/questions-and-answers " Finland,FIN,20201109,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone with symptoms should get tested for coronavirus. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116062658/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/questions-and-answers " Finland,FIN,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The government recently introduced a contact tracing app that can be used on a voluntary basis. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116065330/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/contact-tracing-app-will-help-stop-chains-of-infection " Finland,FIN,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1," The use of face masks is recommended in different settings depending on the severity of COVID-19 in each region. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116065526/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/recommendation-on-the-use-of-face-masks-for-citizens " Finland,FIN,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"Regions that are at the 'basic level' can carry out normal contact teaching while regions at the 'acceleration phase' should seriously consider switching to distance learning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130232844/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions Summary of which phase the regions are at can be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130233050/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/situation-update-on-coronavirus/the-covid-19-epidemic-regional-situation-recommendations-and-restrictions " Finland,FIN,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health recommend working remotely to the extent possible in both the public and private sectors. This recommendation will remain in force throughout the country until further notice and will be reviewed by 31 December 2020. Employers must also promote work arrangements that reduce close contacts and other risk factors. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130232844/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions" Finland,FIN,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"In most of Finland, public events and general meetings for more than 50 people can be held in November outdoors and indoors, if the events follow the guidelines of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Ministry of Education and Culture. In some areas, the guidelines apply for public events and general meetings for more than 20 people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130233824/https://www.avi.fi/web/avi/usein-kysytyt-kysymykset;jsessionid=8926E40AA5A3038BAC1900647E89F7E2#yleis%C3%B6-voimassaolevat " Finland,FIN,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"In most of Finland, public events and general meetings for more than 50 people can be held in November outdoors and indoors, if the events follow the guidelines of the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Ministry of Education and Culture. In some areas, the guidelines apply for public events and general meetings for more than 20 people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130233824/https://www.avi.fi/web/avi/usein-kysytyt-kysymykset;jsessionid=8926E40AA5A3038BAC1900647E89F7E2#yleis%C3%B6-voimassaolevat " Finland,FIN,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Citizens should avoid non-essential travel on public transport at peak hours, so that those who have to travel can do so safely. Walking and cycling are encouraged as an alternative. Passengers are also encouraged to wear face masks when taking public transportation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130234404/https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/coronavirus-en/traffic " Finland,FIN,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No restrictions in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116165652/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ - note even though I saved an instance of 11/30 for this site Wayback machine didn’t load it and instead reverts to the save on 11/16. I verified that the content was the same. " Finland,FIN,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Travel within Finland is allowed as long as health and safety guidelines relating to coronavirus are observed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130232844/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions" Finland,FIN,20201116,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Note: The only change from prior week is lifting of restrictions for Singapore as evident in the graphic table from the source site listed below. Restrictions on internal border traffic are in force for traffic between Finland and Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, apart from certain exceptions. External border traffic refers to traffic between Finland and non-Schengen countries. From 23 November onwards, restrictions on entry in external border traffic will be reinstated for residents of Uruguay arriving in Finland. No other changes will be made to the decision adopted on 5 November. Restrictions have already been lifted for traffic arriving in Finland from the Vatican, and for traffic between Finland and Australia, Japan, Rwanda, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand and New Zealand for residents of these countries. Restrictions will also be lifted for residents of China and of the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions who are travelling from these regions to Finland, provided that reciprocity is confirmed by the Council of the European Union. People may still come to Finland from the following European countries for work or other essential reasons: Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco, Romania, San Marino and the United Kingdom. The restrictions on entry for these countries correspond to the restrictions on internal border traffic. A 10-day period of self-isolation is recommended for travellers arriving in Finland. For all other non-Schengen countries, restrictions on entry permit only return traffic to Finland and other EU and Schengen countries, transit traffic at Helsinki Airport and other essential traffic. In addition, a 10-day period of self-isolation is recommended for travellers arriving in Finland. Travellers can shorten their self-isolation period at their discretion if they take two voluntary COVID-19 tests. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130235427/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/entry-restrictions " Finland,FIN,20201116,E1: Income support,2,1,"Kela pays unemployment benefits to persons who are not eligible for earnings-related unemployment allowance from unemployment fund to self-employed persons whose full-time self-employment has ended because of the coronavirus epidemic. “Self-employed persons can get labour market subsidy payments if they have stopped working as self-employed or if their income from self-employment is less than EUR 1,089.67 per month because of the coronavirus epidemic. You don’t need to end your self-employment business to qualify for unemployment benefits.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130235812/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/corona" Finland,FIN,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"“Lending capacity to Finnish households and firms has been increased by an estimated €30 billion.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201000237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#F" Finland,FIN,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"For general information on the coronavirus and advice on using the Koronavilkku mobile app, you can call the telephone service at 0295 535 535 or use the live chat. On weekdays at 8–21 and Saturdays at 9–15. The government website has a Frequently Asked Questions page with comprehensive information about COVID and government regulations. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201001151/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/questions-and-answers " Finland,FIN,20201116,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone with symptoms should get tested for coronavirus. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201002417/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/symptoms-and-treatment-coronavirus " Finland,FIN,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The government has introduced a contact tracing app that can be used on a voluntary basis. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201002645/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/contact-tracing-app-will-help-stop-chains-of-infection " Finland,FIN,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"THL’s recommendation on the use of face masks is currently in force in the whole country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201002823/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/recommendation-on-the-use-of-face-masks-for-citizens " Finland,FIN,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,0," Coding change here due to the following: Public events and general meetings of more than 20 people are prohibited in the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District on 23 November-13 December 2020 (Southern Finland). https://web.archive.org/web/20201201001519/https://www.avi.fi/web/avi/ajankohtaista-tiedotteet " Finland,FIN,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Coding change here due to the following: Public events and general meetings of more than 20 people are prohibited in the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District on 23 November-13 December 2020 (Southern Finland). https://web.archive.org/web/20201201001519/https://www.avi.fi/web/avi/ajankohtaista-tiedotteet " Finland,FIN,20201128,C1: School closing,1,1,"Higher education institutions should seriously consider switching to distance learning https://web.archive.org/web/20201208010955/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions Summary of which phase the regions are at can be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208011329/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/situation-update-on-coronavirus/the-covid-19-epidemic-regional-situation-recommendations-and-restrictions " Finland,FIN,20201128,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health recommend working remotely to the extent possible in both the public and private sectors. This recommendation will remain in force throughout the country until further notice and will be reviewed by 31 December 2020. Employers must also promote work arrangements that reduce close contacts and other risk factors. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208010955/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions " Finland,FIN,20201128,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Public events and general meetings of more than 20 people are prohibited in the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District on 23 November-13 December 2020 (Southern Finland). https://web.archive.org/web/20201201001519/https://www.avi.fi/web/avi/ajankohtaista-tiedotteet " Finland,FIN,20201128,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Public events and general meetings of more than 20 people are prohibited in the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District on 23 November-13 December 2020 (Southern Finland). https://web.archive.org/web/20201201001519/https://www.avi.fi/web/avi/ajankohtaista-tiedotteet " Finland,FIN,20201128,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Citizens should avoid non-essential travel on public transport at peak hours, so that those who have to travel can do so safely. Walking and cycling are encouraged as an alternative. Passengers are also encouraged to wear face masks when taking public transportation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130234404/https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/coronavirus-en/traffic " Finland,FIN,20201128,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No restrictions in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208051643/https://fi.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Finland,FIN,20201128,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Travel within Finland is allowed as long as health and safety guidelines relating to coronavirus are observed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208010955/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/current-restrictions " Finland,FIN,20201128,C8: International travel controls,3,,"List of countries from which you can travel to Finland without restrictions in force from 23 November: Other European countries: the Vatican Residents of non-European countries: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand (Restrictions on entry will also be lifted for residents of the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions who are travelling from these regions to Finland, provided that reciprocity is confirmed by the Council of the European Union) https://web.archive.org/web/20201208043027/https://www.raja.fi/current_issues/guidelines_for_border_traffic " Finland,FIN,20201128,E1: Income support,2,1,"Kela pays unemployment benefits to persons who are not eligible for earnings-related unemployment allowance from unemployment fund to self-employed persons whose full-time self-employment has ended because of the coronavirus epidemic. “Self-employed persons can get labour market subsidy payments if they have stopped working as self-employed or if their income from self-employment is less than EUR 1,089.67 per month because of the coronavirus epidemic. You don’t need to end your self-employment business to qualify for unemployment benefits.” https://web.archive.org/web/20201208043414/https://www.kela.fi/web/en/corona " Finland,FIN,20201128,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"“Lending capacity to Finnish households and firms has been increased by an estimated €30 billion.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208043611/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Finland,FIN,20201128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"For general information on the coronavirus and advice on using the Koronavilkku mobile app, you can call the telephone service at 0295 535 535 or use the live chat. On weekdays at 8–21 and Saturdays at 9–15. The government website has a Frequently Asked Questions page with comprehensive information about COVID and government regulations. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208044515/https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/information-on-coronavirus/questions-and-answers " Finland,FIN,20201128,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone with symptoms should get tested for coronavirus. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208044545/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/symptoms-and-treatment-coronavirus " Finland,FIN,20201128,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The government has introduced a contact tracing app that can be used on a voluntary basis. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208044813/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/contact-tracing-app-will-help-stop-chains-of-infection " Finland,FIN,20201128,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"THL’s recommendation on the use of face masks is currently in force in the whole country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208045348/https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/transmission-and-protection-coronavirus/recommendation-on-the-use-of-face-masks-for-citizens " Finland,FIN,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Organizing public events and general meetings for more than 10 people indoors and outdoors is prohibited. When organizing public events and general meetings for up to 10 people, the hygiene and safety guidelines of THL and OKM must be followed. The regulation applies to the following areas: Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District , from 30 November to 18 December. See the bulletin for more information, Opens in a new tab. Päijät-Häme Hospital District, from 30 November to 14 December. See the bulletin for more information, Opens in a new tab. Kanta-Häme Hospital District, from 1 to 20 December. See the bulletin for more information, Opens in a new tab. Kymenlaakso Hospital District, from 1 to 20 December https://web.archive.org/web/20201208054525/https://avi.fi/usein-kysyttya-koronaviruksesta " Finland,FIN,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Coding change based on the following guidance in training slides ""Note that under the new and revised wording of level 4, a policy that permits a gathering up to and including 10 people would be coded as a 4.” The region below prohibits public events and meetings over 10 people. ""Organizing public events and general meetings for more than 10 people indoors and outdoors is prohibited. When organizing public events and general meetings for up to 10 people, the hygiene and safety guidelines of THL and OKM must be followed. The regulation applies to the following areas: Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District , from 30 November to 18 December. See the bulletin for more information, Opens in a new tab. Päijät-Häme Hospital District, from 30 November to 14 December. See the bulletin for more information, Opens in a new tab. Kanta-Häme Hospital District, from 1 to 20 December. See the bulletin for more information, Opens in a new tab. Kymenlaakso Hospital District, from 1 to 20 December."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201208054525/https://avi.fi/usein-kysyttya-koronaviruksesta " Fiji,FJI,20200122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," Regular public advisories on social media and government websites released starting from Jan 22: https://web.archive.org/web/20200609073437/http://www.health.gov.fj/media-release-1-2019-novel-coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200609073613/https://www.facebook.com/MoHFiji/photos/pcb.1771720962959435/1771720439626154/?type=3&theater=" Fiji,FJI,20200203,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Fijian borders will be closed to all foreign nationals who have been in mainland China within 14 days of their intended travel to Fiji. Additional screening also in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609053334/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fiji-to-close-boarders-to-foreign-nationals-amidst-coronavirus-outbreak/" Fiji,FJI,20200227,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said travellers who had been in Italy, Iran and the South Korean cities of Daegu and Cheongdo would not be permitted entry into Fiji. The new measures follow the earlier travel ban imposed on all visitors who had been in mainland China within 14 days of their intended travel to Fiji. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427175622/https://amp.rnz.co.nz/article/d796c6bb-8ea3-408f-9b64-a9a17609b4b9" Fiji,FJI,20200311,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Fiji will now be able to test for COVID-19 at the Fiji Centre for Disease Control in Tamavua. Fiji is the first country in the South Pacific to do the test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609080809/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/Fiji-now-able-to-test-for-COVID-19-at-Fiji-Centre-for-Disease-Control-in-Tamavua-4r5x8f/" Fiji,FJI,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From today, cruise ships will be banned from berthing anywhere in Fiji and also all international events will not be allowed in Fiji and local events will be closed to all guests coming in from overseas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403194238/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/pm-announces-new-covid-19-measures-including-ban-on-ships-and-visitors/" Fiji,FJI,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Fiji citizens recommended to not travel overseas, possibly required to self-isolate/quarantine; cruise ships bannned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403194238/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/pm-announces-new-covid-19-measures-including-ban-on-ships-and-visitors/" Fiji,FJI,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From March 18, 2020, Fiji’s borders will be closed to all foreign nationals who have been present in mainland China, South Korea, Italy, Iran or Spain within 14 days of their intended travel to Fiji. In addition, all international air passengers will continue to be checked with handheld temperature scanners prior to entering the country, and their travel history and health status will be screened by border agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20200329223044/https://www.fijitimes.com/covid-19-fiji-widens-existing-travel-restrictions-to-include-spain/" Fiji,FJI,20200319,C1: School closing,3,0,"FROM tonight all schools and non-essential businesses in Lautoka will be closed until further notice. This was announced by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in a press conference regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Suva today. Mr Bainimarama said schools outside Lautoka will remain open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200320103614/https://www.fijitimes.com/covid-19-lautoka-schools-closed-until-further-notice/" Fiji,FJI,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"FROM tonight all schools and non-essential businesses in Lautoka will be closed until further notice. This was announced by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in a press conference regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Suva today. Mr Bainimarama said schools outside Lautoka will remain open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200320103614/https://www.fijitimes.com/covid-19-lautoka-schools-closed-until-further-notice/ businesses such as nightclubs, gyms, cinemas, swimming pools, fitness centres and recreational contact sporting engagements should also be closed and ceased everywhere in Fiji. http://archive.vn/f4Ibm" Fiji,FJI,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"COVID-19: Gatherings of 20 or more people banned in Fiji- assumption is that this applies to public events with greater than 20 people (given that international events already cancelled) https://web.archive.org/web/20200609063737/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/COVID-19-Gatherings-of-20-or-more-people-banned-in-Fiji-f4rx85/" Fiji,FJI,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"COVID-19: Gatherings of 20 or more people banned in Fiji https://web.archive.org/web/20200609063737/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/COVID-19-Gatherings-of-20-or-more-people-banned-in-Fiji-f4rx85/" Fiji,FJI,20200319,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Lockdown in place in Lautoka. Buses and Fiji Link services will remain available outside of Lautoka. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609093932/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/412559/fiji-govt-says-lautoka-still-locked-down-but-not-suva http://archive.vn/f4Ibm" Fiji,FJI,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lautoka lockdown in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200609093932/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/412559/fiji-govt-says-lautoka-still-locked-down-but-not-suva" Fiji,FJI,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"At this stage, workplaces, businesses and inter-island shipping services outside of Lautoka may remain open, buses and Fiji Link services can continue and schools, outside of Lautoka, will remain open. However Bainimarama says all Fijians should avoid all non-essential travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609063737/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/COVID-19-Gatherings-of-20-or-more-people-banned-in-Fiji-f4rx85/" Fiji,FJI,20200319,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Upon confirmation of COVID-19 (first case), the Ministry's highly-trained contact team –– which effectively contained last year’s measles outbreak with the same contact-tracing methods –– was immediately put into action to identify all those with whom the patient has been in close contact. Those points of contact are currently being sought out and quarantined. The capacity of our contact team has been further strengthened by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force, heightening our capacity to trace and quarantine all those potentially exposed to the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509173949/https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/Speeches/PM-BAINIMARAMA%E2%80%99S-STATEMENT-ON-THE-FIRST-COVID-19-C" Fiji,FJI,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1," The National Term 1 school holidays will now begin on Monday 23 March 2020 and last until 3 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408094403/https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/News/TERM-1-SCHOOL-HOLIDAYS-MOVED-FORWARD-TO-23-MARCH-2" Fiji,FJI,20200325,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Fiji suspends all Singapore and Hong Kong flights https://web.archive.org/web/20200325143826/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/fiji-suspends-all-singapore-and-hong-kong-flights/" Fiji,FJI,20200326,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Government has struck a deal with banks and higher purchase companies to suspend loan repayments and interest for those who need it. This includes tertiary education loans. This is for a 6 month period http://archive.vn/7lqlZ" Fiji,FJI,20200327,E1: Income support,1,1,"-Fijians in the informal sector who tested positive for the virus to be paid a one-off sum of $1,000 -Informal sector in the lockdown areas entitled to one-off Government relief payment of $150 where holding a street trader or hawker license -Government to fund 21 days COVID- 19 leave for Fijian employees earning less than $30,000 who have tested positive for the virus https://web.archive.org/web/20200420154422/https://fijisun.com.fj/2020/03/27/covid-19-response-budget-government-to-top-up-accounts/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200609102409/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/fiji-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Fiji,FJI,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Authorities have prohibited all passenger travel to the outer islands from Mar 29th. http://archive.fo/MgdKr" Fiji,FJI,20200329,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Nadi Airport to close, shipping services end Sunday https://web.archive.org/web/20200501051235/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/nadi-airport-to-close-shipping-services-end-sunday/ Only returning Nationals are allowed to enter http://archive.fo/wip/VrBIg" Fiji,FJI,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"PRIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has this morning announced a nationwide curfew from 10pm to 5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408034746/https://www.fijitimes.com/nationwide-curfew-to-come-into-effect-from-sunday/" Fiji,FJI,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"PRIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has this morning announced a nationwide curfew from 10pm to 5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408034746/https://www.fijitimes.com/nationwide-curfew-to-come-into-effect-from-sunday/" Fiji,FJI,20200401,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the press release on the Fijian government website, schools will be closed till April 17th, 2020. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129222216/https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/News/SCHOOLS-REMAIN-CLOSED" Fiji,FJI,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"In addition to the deals that the Government has struck with banks and businesses, from April 1st to December 31, 2020, debt forgiveness will not be subject to income tax, which applies for forgiving any outstanding debt- this will make it easier for companies to provide debt relief if they choose. http://archive.vn/wip/bGjFu http://archive.vn/7lqlZ" Fiji,FJI,20200402,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nationwide curfew time to be adjusted to 8pm to 5am daily on April 3 to better contain and control the efforts toward fighting COVID-19 http://archive.vn/wip/bUpGr" Fiji,FJI,20200403,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has announced that lockdown measures will be implemented across the greater Suva area from 05:00 (local time) on Friday, April 3, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Under the lockdown all non-essential businesses will be closed and people will be asked to stay at home, with only those traveling for medical purposes being allowed through checkpoints. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609092628/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328461/fiji-lockdown-to-be-imposed-on-suva-from-april-3-update-3" Fiji,FJI,20200403,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has announced that lockdown measures will be implemented across the greater Suva area from 05:00 (local time) on Friday, April 3, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Under the lockdown all non-essential businesses will be closed and people will be asked to stay at home, with only those traveling for medical purposes being allowed through checkpoints. Nationwide curfew remains in effect for everyone else, with request to stay at home unless necessary, especially during curfew hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609092628/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328461/fiji-lockdown-to-be-imposed-on-suva-from-april-3-update-3" Fiji,FJI,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nationwide curfew time adjusted to 8pm to 5am daily starting today. http://archive.vn/wip/bUpGr" Fiji,FJI,20200407,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Suva continues under lockdown. However, after staying in lockdown for 17 days, a number of people in Lautoka were seen going back to work after the lockdown was lifted this morning. A resident, Narayan Reddy says about 70% of the shops have opened and people are back in the Sugar City, most of them who are doing their shopping. Reddy says in general, there is a genuine relief among the people that the lockdown has been lifted and they can go back to work. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517135057/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/Genuine-relief-by-Lautoka-residents-after-lockdown-is-lifted-4r5x8f/" Fiji,FJI,20200407,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Suva continues under lockdown. However, after staying in lockdown for 17 days, a number of people in Lautoka were seen going back to work after the lockdown was lifted this morning. A resident, Narayan Reddy says about 70% of the shops have opened and people are back in the Sugar City, most of them who are doing their shopping. Reddy says in general, there is a genuine relief among the people that the lockdown has been lifted and they can go back to work. Nationwide curfew remains for everyone else. Requested to stay home unless necessary, especially during curfew hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517135057/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/Genuine-relief-by-Lautoka-residents-after-lockdown-is-lifted-4r5x8f/ " Fiji,FJI,20200407,H2: Testing policy,2,," If you develop flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough and shortness of breath, within 14 days after travel any country or area affected by COVID-19, you should call the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and tell us about your recent travel, or contact with someone who has recently travelled. They will be able to inform you on next steps and also whether laboratory tests need to be undertaken. If you suspect COVID-19, it is important that you self-isolate at home or your hotel room and avoid public spaces or crowds. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529230535/http://www.health.gov.fj/media-center/covid-19/" Fiji,FJI,20200416,C1: School closing,3,1,"School holidays extended until June 13th http://archive.fo/wip/W9Ocs" Fiji,FJI,20200417,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Mr Bainimarama said the government had widened its testing to all close contacts of every confirmed case regardless of whether they were displaying symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501033925/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/414433/fiji-declares-second-state-of-natural-disaster-as-covid-19-cases-increase" Fiji,FJI,20200424,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nation wide curfew changes back to 10pm-5am this evening http://archive.vn/MIMjg" Fiji,FJI,20200425,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Inter-island passenger travel now allowed (for those already in Fiji) http://archive.vn/MIMjg" Fiji,FJI,20200428,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," Ministry of Health stresses that all sporting events in the country remain temporarily suspended https://web.archive.org/web/20200609090418/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/Ministry-of-Health-stresses-that-all-sporting-events-in-the-country-remain-temporarily-suspended-despite-restrictions-being-lifted-8rf45x/" Fiji,FJI,20200515,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Localised lockdowns have been lifted, but some business sectors must remain closed across Fiji: Nightclubs, gyms, cinemas, swimming pools, and houses of worship to remain closed. http://archive.vn/P3Jz2" Fiji,FJI,20200515,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The nationwide curfew will remain in effect from 10 pm until 5 am every day. Social gatherings must be limited to 20 people or fewer"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200530235447/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/416802/fiji-covid-19-restrictions-to-remain-in-full-effect" Fiji,FJI,20200515,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Last lockdown eases: https://web.archive.org/web/20200609105822/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/vunicagi-settlement-restriction-lifted/" Fiji,FJI,20200515,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Last lockdown eases, but curfew (10pm-5am) remains in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609105822/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/vunicagi-settlement-restriction-lifted/ " Fiji,FJI,20200515,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama has announced that the health directives will remain for now as Fiji does not want to risk a second wave of COVID-19. Bainimarama has announced that the nationwide curfew will remain in effect from 10pm until 5am every day. https://web.archive.org/web/20200530141439/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/COVID-19-Nationwide-curfew-remains-from-10pm-to-5am---PM-x5r48f/" Fiji,FJI,20200605,C1: School closing,3,1,"School break extended till June 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605040310/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/education/school-break-extended-to-june-end/" Fiji,FJI,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 20 people continue to remain bannned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609100048/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348736/fiji-authorities-announce-country-covid-19-free-as-of-june-5-update-8" Fiji,FJI,20200606,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nighttime curfew (10pm-5am) still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609100943/https://www.fijitimes.com/call-to-remove-curfew/" Fiji,FJI,20200609,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to UK FCO, From Monday 22 June Social restrictions have also been relaxed allowing for gatherings up to 100 individuals and will apply to weddings, funerals, conferences, community gatherings, cafes and restaurants." Fiji,FJI,20200621,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"'We’ll be permitting live sporting events to resume, but with restrictions. Our formal indoor and outdoors sporting venues can host sporting events with spectators at 50 per cent capacity, so long as physical distancing is maintained within the venue. For informal sports events at the community level, the 100-person limit applies. ' http://archive.fo/T7zX8" Fiji,FJI,20200621,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The reopening of the economy under Phase 2 has been tied up with the launch of CareFIJI, a contact-tracing mobile application. http://archive.fo/T7zX8 " Fiji,FJI,20200621,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, TRADE, TOURISM & TRANSPORT website notes that since June 21st Fiji is implementing Phase 2 of its ""COVID Safe Economic Recovery (Framework)"" (see link below). There is a link to the Framework on this page which opens a PDF covering the policies in each phase of the plan. For face coverings, Phase 2 details some recommended and some mandatory situations for the wearing of masks. For gatherings such as weddings, the policy is ""Strongly encourage the use of PPE, such as face covering"". For domestic travel mask wearing is ""strongly encouraged"". For hair dressers, beauty services and spas, ""employees must wear face coverings when serving clients"" and it is mandatory where physical distancing of greater than 1.5m is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014124120/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/doc_uploads/Tourism%20Guidelines.pdf http://archive.today/2020.10.12-112252/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/guidelines/covid-19-guidelines/covid-19-important-guidelines/ " Fiji,FJI,20200622,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"'From Monday, the 22nd of June, we’ll be relaxing this restriction, allowing for gatherings up to 100 individuals. For the time being, this 100-person limit will apply to weddings, funerals, cafes, restaurants, conferences and other community gatherings.' http://archive.fo/T7zX8 " Fiji,FJI,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From June 22, according to UK FCO, Domestic travel is returning to normal following the end of the suspension of travel to Fiji’s outer islands. Fiji’s authorities are urging users of public transport to observe social distancing." Fiji,FJI,20200622,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"According to UK FCO, domestic travel is 'returning to normal' however as of June 22, ""If you’re looking to leave Fiji and are visiting the outer islands, you’re advised to return to the main island of Viti Levu immediately. Further cases of Covid-19 in Fiji could see the reintroduction of restrictions on internal travel and/or a lockdown of affected areas. If you remain in the outer islands there is no guarantee you will be able to leave for some time."" http://archive.fo/un42A" Fiji,FJI,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Gyms, fitness centres and swimming pools will be permitted to re-open from Monday, the 22nd of June but nightclubs will stay closed. http://archive.fo/T7zX8" Fiji,FJI,20200630,C1: School closing,2,1,"30 June Students return to school. Fijian Government Facebook ‘Minister Welcomes First Batch of Children Back to School. The Hon. Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts, Rosy Akbar welcomes Years 12 and 13 students back to school after three months of school closure. The Ministry of Education was encouraged to see a high number of students turn up for school today, over 100 days after schools were closed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry recorded a turnout of over 70%. ""We would like to thank all our lovely children and encourage you all to continue going to school and make the best of the free education provided by the Fijian Government,"" said Minister for Education, Hon. Rosy Akbar” Government Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200728150237/https://www.facebook.com/MOEFIJI/posts/2062900917178289?__tn__=-R Media Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720025614/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/decision-to-reopen-schools-not-rushed/" Fiji,FJI,20200706,C1: School closing,1,1,"The schools were open and the minister welcomed both students and teachers. Social distancing and hygiene measures are in place. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129225339/https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/News/MINISTER-WELCOMES-TEACHERS-BACK-TO-SCHOOL" Fiji,FJI,20200706,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change recorded since 23rd June. Still in phase 2 of economic recovery https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/doc_uploads/Fijian%20COVID%20Safe%20Economic%20Recovery%20Framework.pdf" Fiji,FJI,20200706,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change to the 100 person limit" Fiji,FJI,20200706,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Under phase two of the economic recovery plan, non-work gatherings of up to 100 people are permitted https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/doc_uploads/Fijian%20COVID%20Safe%20Economic%20Recovery%20Framework.pdf" Fiji,FJI,20200706,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A nationwide curfew is in effect from 11pm to 4am each night. http://archive.fo/un42A " Fiji,FJI,20200706,C8: International travel controls,4,,"'The Fijian government has announced the closure of its border to all non-Fijian citizens. Only Fijian citizens are allowed to return on repatriation flights and Fiji is not allowing any transits through it from any other country.'http://archive.fo/nLQXS" Fiji,FJI,20200706,E1: Income support,1,1,"Fijian workers in the hospitality sector who have lost their jobs or have had their hours cut since 1 February 2020 able to access an initial $1,000 from their FNPF accounts, with additional funds to be considered Employees affected by the nationwide stipulated physical distancing requirements, along with employees in the Lautoka confined area who have been placed on leave without pay or had their hours cut, able to access an initial $500 from their FNPF accounts Government to directly subsidise any shortfall in members balance http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20200706,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Effective from 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020 reduction in employee and employer FNPF contribution from 8 percent and 10 percent to 5 percent respectively http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Nightclubs remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727224748/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/coronavirus" Fiji,FJI,20200717,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restriction on gatherings over 100 ppl. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727224748/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/coronavirus" Fiji,FJI,20200717,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport continues, however users are advised to socially distance. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727224748/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/coronavirus" Fiji,FJI,20200717,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The nation wide curfew has been reduced to 11pm - 4am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727224748/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/coronavirus" Fiji,FJI,20200717,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Domestic travel is returning to normal"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200727224748/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/coronavirus" Fiji,FJI,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy" Fiji,FJI,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Gatherings of up to 100 individuals are now allowed. This applies to weddings, funerals, conferences, community gatherings, cafes and restaurants.""" Fiji,FJI,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Evening curfew still in place." Fiji,FJI,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In a statement by the Ministry of Health, from 25th August 2020: houses of worship, restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues, such as gaming centres, bars, pubs and conferences and meeting venues, swimming pools, common areas in boarding facilities, including weddings, funerals and other community gatherings can now function at 50% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831153129/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As of 25th August 2020, gatherings (which were limited to 100 people) will now be increased to 250 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831153129/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20200910,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new updates on Fiji's Ministry of Health and Medical Services website (for all policies) https://web.archive.org/web/20200910170608/http://www.health.gov.fj/covid-19-updates/" Fiji,FJI,20200922,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"It appears that the nightly 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew is still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001213010/https://fj.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Fiji,FJI,20201002,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The change of code to a 3 reflects the immigration rule concerning yachts in the ""Blue Lanes"" scheme. As yachts are allowed entry if they satisfy various requirements of the Fiji authorities, the conclusion is that - although limited in scale - the borders are open to some who are not citizens of Fiji. As such, a code of ""4"" referring to banning arrival from all regions or total border closure would not reflect the situation. ""Fiji has established a safe “blue lanes”, open to those yachts and pleasure craft sailing to Fiji. Any boat coming to Fiji will be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis. The only port of entry will be Port Denarau Marina. If this pilot project and if successful, extending blue lanes to other ports and marinas will be considered."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.12-080639/http://www.immigration.gov.fj/" Fiji,FJI,20201008,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Fiji wants to open its borders to New Zealand as soon as possible, says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama."" ' “Given that Fiji is COVID-contained, given we have gone over 170 days without a new case of the virus, given the exemplary job we have done at managing our border, and given the economic urgency of resuming flows of two-way trade and tourism, we are keen to see those discussions advance past the exploratory phase and on to practical progress as soon as possible.” ' http://archive.today/2020.10.12-115640/https://www.fijitimes.com/pm-wants-nz-travel-soon/" Fiji,FJI,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The guidance from the MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, TRADE, TOURISM & TRANSPORT website provides a PDF link to the Covid-19 Risk Mitigation Taskforce report. This has not been updated since 25th August nor have there been further relevant announcements on the Ministry of Health webiste and is therefore assumed to still be in place. The rules for public events refer to a 50% rule and following Covid-safe precautions such as social distancing, hand washing. ""Up until now, we’ve been using the 50% capacity thresholds for sports stadiums. Just like with athletic events, these measures only work well when all Fijians take COVID Safe precautions. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-103926/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The guidance from the MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, TRADE, TOURISM & TRANSPORT website provides a PDF link to the Covid-19 Risk Mitigation Taskforce. This has not been updated since 25th August and is assumed to still be in place. In this document, the rule on gatherings is not defined in terms of numbers of people, but capacity of venue, requiring that the numbers should be limited to 50% of the venue capacity. The code has been left as 2G, whilst recognising that if a venue had a capacity of >2000, a gathering of >1000 would be possible according to this policy. ""So, if a venue has a capacity for 500 people, it can now host up to 250 people. However, if a venue capacity is less than 200, it can continue to host events with 100 people or less. This applies to both indoor and outdoor facilities."" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-103926/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew between 11pm and 4am still in place. On Ministry of Health Covid-19 FAQs page the answer the question ""Does Fiji still have a curfew?"" is: ""A: Yes – there are still some restrictions in relation to COVID-19 in Fiji. Fiji still has a curfew from 11pm till 4am every day. This curfew is strictly monitored by the Fiji Police Force and persons without a valid reason seen outside their homes during the curfew hours will be arrested. Arrested persons are liable to a fine and even imprisonment."" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-111519/http://www.health.gov.fj/covid-19-faqs/ " Fiji,FJI,20201013,C1: School closing,1,1,"There is no measure for school closure for Fiji, rather schools are open since long. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022175700/https://www.fijitimes.com/back-to-school-16/" Fiji,FJI,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new announcement - In a statement by the Ministry of Health, from 25th August 2020: houses of worship, restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues, such as gaming centres, bars, pubs and conferences and meeting venues, swimming pools, common areas in boarding facilities, including weddings, funerals and other community gatherings can now function at 50% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831153129/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new announcement: The rules for public events refer to a 50% rule and following Covid-safe precautions such as social distancing, hand washing. ""Up until now, we’ve been using the 50% capacity thresholds for sports stadiums. Just like with athletic events, these measures only work well when all Fijians take COVID Safe precautions. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-103926/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No new announcement: if a venue has a capacity for 500 people, it can now host up to 250 people. However, if a venue capacity is less than 200, it can continue to host events with 100 people or less. This applies to both indoor and outdoor facilities. http://archive.today/2020.10.12-103926/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201013,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is no measure of public transport closure. Sep 21, 2020: Fiji has resumed most transportation options, (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations (including day cares and schools). https://web.archive.org/web/20201022200110/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/fiji-travel-advisory.html" Fiji,FJI,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Old order – there are still some restrictions in relation to COVID-19 in Fiji. Fiji still has a curfew from 11pm till 4am every day. This curfew is strictly monitored by the Fiji Police Force and persons without a valid reason seen outside their homes during the curfew hours will be arrested. Arrested persons are liable to a fine and even imprisonment."" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-111519/http://www.health.gov.fj/covid-19-faqs/" Fiji,FJI,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change - ""Domestic travel is returning to normal"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200727224748/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/coronavirus" Fiji,FJI,20201013,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Fiji wants to open its borders to New Zealand as soon as possible, says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama."" => for limited countries as feasible .. ' “Given that Fiji is COVID-contained, given we have gone over 170 days without a new case of the virus, given the exemplary job we have done at managing our border, and given the economic urgency of resuming flows of two-way trade and tourism, we are keen to see those discussions advance past the exploratory phase and on to practical progress as soon as possible.” ' http://archive.today/2020.10.12-115640/https://www.fijitimes.com/pm-wants-nz-travel-soon/" Fiji,FJI,20201013,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new measures announced - Fijian workers in the hospitality sector who have lost their jobs or have had their hours cut since 1 February 2020 able to access an initial $1,000 from their FNPF accounts, with additional funds to be considered Employees affected by the nationwide stipulated physical distancing requirements, along with employees in the Lautoka confined area who have been placed on leave without pay or had their hours cut, able to access an initial $500 from their FNPF accounts Government to directly subsidise any shortfall in members balance http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Earlier announcement holds good - Effective from 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020 reduction in employee and employer FNPF contribution from 8 percent and 10 percent to 5 percent respectively. http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular public advisories on social media and government websites are released." Fiji,FJI,20201013,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Wide testing contd. - Mr Bainimarama said the government had widened its testing to all close contacts of every confirmed case regardless of whether they were displaying symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501033925/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/414433/fiji-declares-second-state-of-natural-disaster-as-covid-19-cases-increase" Fiji,FJI,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Old value - The reopening of the economy under Phase 2 has been tied up with the launch of CareFIJI, a contact-tracing mobile application. http://archive.fo/T7zX8" Fiji,FJI,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change - The MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, TRADE, TOURISM & TRANSPORT website notes that since June 21st Fiji is implementing Phase 2 of its ""COVID Safe Economic Recovery (Framework)"" (see link below). There is a link to the Framework on this page which opens a PDF covering the policies in each phase of the plan. For face coverings, Phase 2 details some recommended and some mandatory situations for the wearing of masks. For gatherings such as weddings, the policy is ""Strongly encourage the use of PPE, such as face covering"". For domestic travel mask wearing is ""strongly encouraged"". For hair dressers, beauty services and spas, ""employees must wear face coverings when serving clients"" and it is mandatory where physical distancing of greater than 1.5m is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014124120/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/doc_uploads/Tourism%20Guidelines.pdf http://archive.today/2020.10.12-112252/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/guidelines/covid-19-guidelines/covid-19-important-guidelines/ " Fiji,FJI,20201023,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO,the schools are open with social distancing measures in place. Please see: https://archive.vn/Etsza" Fiji,FJI,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new announcement - In a statement by the Ministry of Health, from 25th August 2020: houses of worship, restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues, such as gaming centres, bars, pubs and conferences and meeting venues, swimming pools, common areas in boarding facilities, including weddings, funerals and other community gatherings can now function at 50% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831153129/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new announcement: The rules for public events refer to a 50% rule and following Covid-safe precautions such as social distancing, hand washing. ""Up until now, we’ve been using the 50% capacity thresholds for sports stadiums. Just like with athletic events, these measures only work well when all Fijians take COVID Safe precautions. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-103926/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No new announcement: if a venue has a capacity for 500 people, it can now host up to 250 people. However, if a venue capacity is less than 200, it can continue to host events with 100 people or less. This applies to both indoor and outdoor facilities. http://archive.today/2020.10.12-103926/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is no measure of public transport closure. Sep 21, 2020: Fiji has resumed most transportation options, (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations (including day cares and schools). https://web.archive.org/web/20201022200110/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/fiji-travel-advisory.html" Fiji,FJI,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Old order – there are still some restrictions in relation to COVID-19 in Fiji. Fiji still has a curfew from 11pm till 4am every day. This curfew is strictly monitored by the Fiji Police Force and persons without a valid reason seen outside their homes during the curfew hours will be arrested. Arrested persons are liable to a fine and even imprisonment."" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-111519/http://www.health.gov.fj/covid-19-faqs/" Fiji,FJI,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change - ""Domestic travel is returning to normal"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200727224748/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/coronavirus" Fiji,FJI,20201023,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Fiji wants to open its borders to New Zealand as soon as possible, says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama."" => for limited countries as feasible .. ' “Given that Fiji is COVID-contained, given we have gone over 170 days without a new case of the virus, given the exemplary job we have done at managing our border, and given the economic urgency of resuming flows of two-way trade and tourism, we are keen to see those discussions advance past the exploratory phase and on to practical progress as soon as possible.” ' http://archive.today/2020.10.12-115640/https://www.fijitimes.com/pm-wants-nz-travel-soon/" Fiji,FJI,20201023,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new measures announced - Fijian workers in the hospitality sector who have lost their jobs or have had their hours cut since 1 February 2020 able to access an initial $1,000 from their FNPF accounts, with additional funds to be considered Employees affected by the nationwide stipulated physical distancing requirements, along with employees in the Lautoka confined area who have been placed on leave without pay or had their hours cut, able to access an initial $500 from their FNPF accounts Government to directly subsidise any shortfall in members balance http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Earlier announcement holds good - Effective from 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020 reduction in employee and employer FNPF contribution from 8 percent and 10 percent to 5 percent respectively. http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular public advisories on social media and government websites are released." Fiji,FJI,20201023,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Wide testing contd. - Mr Bainimarama said the government had widened its testing to all close contacts of every confirmed case regardless of whether they were displaying symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501033925/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/414433/fiji-declares-second-state-of-natural-disaster-as-covid-19-cases-increase" Fiji,FJI,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Old value - The reopening of the economy under Phase 2 has been tied up with the launch of CareFIJI, a contact-tracing mobile application. http://archive.fo/T7zX8" Fiji,FJI,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change - The MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, TRADE, TOURISM & TRANSPORT website notes that since June 21st Fiji is implementing Phase 2 of its ""COVID Safe Economic Recovery (Framework)"" (see link below). There is a link to the Framework on this page which opens a PDF covering the policies in each phase of the plan. For face coverings, Phase 2 details some recommended and some mandatory situations for the wearing of masks. For gatherings such as weddings, the policy is ""Strongly encourage the use of PPE, such as face covering"". For domestic travel mask wearing is ""strongly encouraged"". For hair dressers, beauty services and spas, ""employees must wear face coverings when serving clients"" and it is mandatory where physical distancing of greater than 1.5m is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014124120/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/doc_uploads/Tourism%20Guidelines.pdf http://archive.today/2020.10.12-112252/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/guidelines/covid-19-guidelines/covid-19-important-guidelines/ " Fiji,FJI,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new announcement - In a statement by the Ministry of Health, from 25th August 2020: houses of worship, restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues, such as gaming centres, bars, pubs and conferences and meeting venues, swimming pools, common areas in boarding facilities, including weddings, funerals and other community gatherings can now function at 50% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831153129/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new announcement: The rules for public events refer to a 50% rule and following Covid-safe precautions such as social distancing, hand washing. ""Up until now, we’ve been using the 50% capacity thresholds for sports stadiums. Just like with athletic events, these measures only work well when all Fijians take COVID Safe precautions. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-103926/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No new announcement: if a venue has a capacity for 500 people, it can now host up to 250 people. However, if a venue capacity is less than 200, it can continue to host events with 100 people or less. This applies to both indoor and outdoor facilities. http://archive.today/2020.10.12-103926/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is no measure of public transport closure. Sep 21, 2020: Fiji has resumed most transportation options, (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations (including day cares and schools). https://web.archive.org/web/20201022200110/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/fiji-travel-advisory.html" Fiji,FJI,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Old order – there are still some restrictions in relation to COVID-19 in Fiji. Fiji still has a curfew from 11pm till 4am every day. This curfew is strictly monitored by the Fiji Police Force and persons without a valid reason seen outside their homes during the curfew hours will be arrested. Arrested persons are liable to a fine and even imprisonment."" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-111519/http://www.health.gov.fj/covid-19-faqs/" Fiji,FJI,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change - ""Domestic travel is returning to normal"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200727224748/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/coronavirus" Fiji,FJI,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No new announcement - ""Fiji wants to open its borders to New Zealand as soon as possible, says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama."" => for limited countries as feasible .. ' “Given that Fiji is COVID-contained, given we have gone over 170 days without a new case of the virus, given the exemplary job we have done at managing our border, and given the economic urgency of resuming flows of two-way trade and tourism, we are keen to see those discussions advance past the exploratory phase and on to practical progress as soon as possible.” ' http://archive.today/2020.10.12-115640/https://www.fijitimes.com/pm-wants-nz-travel-soon/" Fiji,FJI,20201030,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new measures announced - Fijian workers in the hospitality sector who have lost their jobs or have had their hours cut since 1 February 2020 able to access an initial $1,000 from their FNPF accounts, with additional funds to be considered Employees affected by the nationwide stipulated physical distancing requirements, along with employees in the Lautoka confined area who have been placed on leave without pay or had their hours cut, able to access an initial $500 from their FNPF accounts Government to directly subsidise any shortfall in members balance http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Earlier announcement holds good - Effective from 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020 reduction in employee and employer FNPF contribution from 8 percent and 10 percent to 5 percent respectively. http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular public advisories on social media and government websites are released." Fiji,FJI,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Wide testing contd. - Mr Bainimarama said the government had widened its testing to all close contacts of every confirmed case regardless of whether they were displaying symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501033925/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/414433/fiji-declares-second-state-of-natural-disaster-as-covid-19-cases-increase" Fiji,FJI,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Old value - The reopening of the economy under Phase 2 has been tied up with the launch of CareFIJI, a contact-tracing mobile application. http://archive.fo/T7zX8" Fiji,FJI,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change - The MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, TRADE, TOURISM & TRANSPORT website notes that since June 21st Fiji is implementing Phase 2 of its ""COVID Safe Economic Recovery (Framework)"" (see link below). There is a link to the Framework on this page which opens a PDF covering the policies in each phase of the plan. For face coverings, Phase 2 details some recommended and some mandatory situations for the wearing of masks. For gatherings such as weddings, the policy is ""Strongly encourage the use of PPE, such as face covering"". For domestic travel mask wearing is ""strongly encouraged"". For hair dressers, beauty services and spas, ""employees must wear face coverings when serving clients"" and it is mandatory where physical distancing of greater than 1.5m is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014124120/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/doc_uploads/Tourism%20Guidelines.pdf http://archive.today/2020.10.12-112252/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/guidelines/covid-19-guidelines/covid-19-important-guidelines/ " Fiji,FJI,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new announcement - In a statement by the Ministry of Health, from 25th August 2020: houses of worship, restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues, such as gaming centres, bars, pubs and conferences and meeting venues, swimming pools, common areas in boarding facilities, including weddings, funerals and other community gatherings can now function at 50% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831153129/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new announcement: The rules for public events refer to a 50% rule and following Covid-safe precautions such as social distancing, hand washing. ""Up until now, we’ve been using the 50% capacity thresholds for sports stadiums. Just like with athletic events, these measures only work well when all Fijians take COVID Safe precautions. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-103926/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No new announcement: if a venue has a capacity for 500 people, it can now host up to 250 people. However, if a venue capacity is less than 200, it can continue to host events with 100 people or less. This applies to both indoor and outdoor facilities. http://archive.today/2020.10.12-103926/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport continues, however users are advised to socially distance. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727224748/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/coronavirus" Fiji,FJI,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no new measure announced on curfew - there are still some restrictions in relation to COVID-19 in Fiji. Fiji still has a curfew from 11pm till 4am every day. This curfew is strictly monitored by the Fiji Police Force and persons without a valid reason seen outside their homes during the curfew hours will be arrested. Arrested persons are liable to a fine and even imprisonment."" http://archive.today/2020.10.12-111519/http://www.health.gov.fj/covid-19-faqs/" Fiji,FJI,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change - ""Domestic travel is returning to normal"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200727224748/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji/coronavirus" Fiji,FJI,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No new announcement - ""Fiji wants to open its borders to New Zealand as soon as possible, says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama."" => for limited countries as feasible .. ' “Given that Fiji is COVID-contained, given we have gone over 170 days without a new case of the virus, given the exemplary job we have done at managing our border, and given the economic urgency of resuming flows of two-way trade and tourism, we are keen to see those discussions advance past the exploratory phase and on to practical progress as soon as possible.” ' http://archive.today/2020.10.12-115640/https://www.fijitimes.com/pm-wants-nz-travel-soon/" Fiji,FJI,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new measures announced - Fijian workers in the hospitality sector who have lost their jobs or have had their hours cut since 1 February 2020 able to access an initial $1,000 from their FNPF accounts, with additional funds to be considered Employees affected by the nationwide stipulated physical distancing requirements, along with employees in the Lautoka confined area who have been placed on leave without pay or had their hours cut, able to access an initial $500 from their FNPF accounts Government to directly subsidise any shortfall in members balance http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Earlier announcement holds good - Effective from 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020 reduction in employee and employer FNPF contribution from 8 percent and 10 percent to 5 percent respectively. http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular public advisories on social media and government websites are released." Fiji,FJI,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Wide testing contd. - Mr Bainimarama said the government had widened its testing to all close contacts of every confirmed case regardless of whether they were displaying symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501033925/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/414433/fiji-declares-second-state-of-natural-disaster-as-covid-19-cases-increase" Fiji,FJI,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Old value - The reopening of the economy under Phase 2 has been tied up with the launch of CareFIJI, a contact-tracing mobile application. http://archive.fo/T7zX8" Fiji,FJI,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change - The MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, TRADE, TOURISM & TRANSPORT website notes that since June 21st Fiji is implementing Phase 2 of its ""COVID Safe Economic Recovery (Framework)"" (see link below). There is a link to the Framework on this page which opens a PDF covering the policies in each phase of the plan. For face coverings, Phase 2 details some recommended and some mandatory situations for the wearing of masks. For gatherings such as weddings, the policy is ""Strongly encourage the use of PPE, such as face covering"". For domestic travel mask wearing is ""strongly encouraged"". For hair dressers, beauty services and spas, ""employees must wear face coverings when serving clients"" and it is mandatory where physical distancing of greater than 1.5m is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014124120/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/doc_uploads/Tourism%20Guidelines.pdf http://archive.today/2020.10.12-112252/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/guidelines/covid-19-guidelines/covid-19-important-guidelines/ " Fiji,FJI,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"No changes. Schools are open with social distancing measures in place.(UNESCO) https://archive.vn/Etsza" Fiji,FJI,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no changes since 08/25/2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162554/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"non new announcements. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162554/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Allowed gathering up to 50% Capacity in indoor and outdoors facilities since 26/08/2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162554/http://www.health.gov.fj/statement-by-ps-health-on-border-case-and-covid-safe-amendments/" Fiji,FJI,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"normally operating but customers encouraged to use covid-19 precautions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130163301/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/People-urged-to-practice-physical-distancing-in-public-transport-fr8x45/" Fiji,FJI,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"there are still some restrictions in relation to COVID-19 in Fiji. Fiji still has a curfew from 11pm till 4am every day. This curfew is strictly monitored by the Fiji Police Force and persons without a valid reason seen outside their homes during the curfew hours will be arrested. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008031348/http://www.health.gov.fj/covid-19-faqs/ " Fiji,FJI,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130163301/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/People-urged-to-practice-physical-distancing-in-public-transport-fr8x45/ " Fiji,FJI,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Only Fijian citizens and residents are permitted to enter Fiji at this time.•People from any other countries cannot enter unless they have specific grounds for exemption. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918195824/http://www.health.gov.fj/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Fiji-COVID-19-Border-Control-Measures.pdf" Fiji,FJI,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,"no new announcements. http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Earlier announcement holds good - Effective from 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020 reduction in employee and employer FNPF contribution from 8 percent and 10 percent to 5 percent respectively. http://archive.fo/VRbNj" Fiji,FJI,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Fijian Government and MoH routinely give coordinated press releases." Fiji,FJI,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Wide testing available - routinely performed also at entry points for all people entering Fiji.https://web.archive.org/web/20201130165148/http://www.health.gov.fj/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/November-30th-Updates-1.pdf" Fiji,FJI,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing app available, https://web.archive.org/web/20201112031127/https://carefiji.digitalfiji.gov.fj/" Fiji,FJI,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"For gatherings such as weddings, the policy is ""Strongly encourage the use of PPE, such as face covering"". For domestic travel mask wearing is ""strongly encouraged"". For hair dressers, beauty services and spas, ""employees must wear face coverings when serving clients"" and it is mandatory where physical distancing of greater than 1.5m is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014124120/https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/doc_uploads/Tourism%20Guidelines.pdf " Fiji,FJI,20201201,C1: School closing,0,,"Changing the status to no measures. Schools for Fiji have been open and functioning for their third semester. This site has the best aggregate news on the dates with the schools, dated in June, but I still archived and am noting it here. ""Our plan to reopen schools has catered for a realigned school curriculum, ensuring that all of Fiji’s schools are on the same page. It simply wouldn’t be fair for children in different schools to be disadvantaged just because of where they live, and which school they attend, whether public or private...resuming education in two stages: Year 12 and Year 13 students in our secondary schools will start classes on Tuesday, 30 June. Tertiary institutions can open for face-to-face classes from 30 June. The rest of the primary and secondary schools –– as well as early childhood education –– will open one week later, on Monday, the 6th of July....details will be outlined by the Ministry of Education"" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214153515/https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/Speeches/PRIME-MINISTER-VOREQE-BAINIMARAMA-S-STATEMENT-ON-C" Fiji,FJI,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Only some work areas still have restrictions and are closed, namely those related to cruise ships or international imports / exports. No changes recently. " Fiji,FJI,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Most are open, with heavy restrictions in place for bars & nightclubs (phase 2 of the framework) - https://web.archive.org/web/20201214153515/https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/Speeches/PRIME-MINISTER-VOREQE-BAINIMARAMA-S-STATEMENT-ON-C" Fiji,FJI,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Most are open, but there are some limits based on capacity - https://web.archive.org/web/20201214160030/https://www.frcs.org.fj/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fijian-COVID-Safe-Economic-Recovery-Framework-1.pdf" Fiji,FJI,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no changes - all intracountry public transport options are open" Fiji,FJI,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"They are in phase 2 of their framework, which only recommends staying at home when someone travels: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214160030/https://www.frcs.org.fj/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fijian-COVID-Safe-Economic-Recovery-Framework-1.pdf" Fiji,FJI,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Much emphasis is placed on their mobile app covid tracker called careFIJI to allow for no restrictions on internal movement. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214153515/https://www.fiji.gov.fj/Media-Centre/Speeches/PRIME-MINISTER-VOREQE-BAINIMARAMA-S-STATEMENT-ON-C" Fiji,FJI,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Only certain regions are allowed, those designated as covid contained. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214160030/https://www.frcs.org.fj/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fijian-COVID-Safe-Economic-Recovery-Framework-1.pdf created a group to focus on the international travel controls, which I found interesting so saved a reference here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214161230/https://corporate.fiji.travel/news/care-fiji-commitment-launches-anticipation-borders-re-opening" Fiji,FJI,20201201,E1: Income support,1,1,"no new announcements but previous economic assistance was referenced in news briefings" Fiji,FJI,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no new announcements but previous economic assistance was referenced in news briefings" Fiji,FJI,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes" Fiji,FJI,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"wide testing available - no changes" Fiji,FJI,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"carefiji contract tracing app utilized and encouraged, including offering cell phones cheaply" Fiji,FJI,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Required for employees of public venues such as restaurants. ""Strongly encourage the use of PPE, such as face covering"" for private individuals. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214160030/https://www.frcs.org.fj/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fijian-COVID-Safe-Economic-Recovery-Framework-1.pdf" France,FRA,20200116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"French public transport strike ends. 7/16 Paris Metro lines running, 85% mainline trains running (had been much lower) http://web.archive.org/web/20200425095245/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jan/19/paris-transport-set-to-return-to-normal-as-rail-union-suspends-strike" France,FRA,20200122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Government document suggesting screening of people suspected of having COVID. “Translated: Screen - Suspected patient = Clinical picture (<14 days after exposure) AND Compatible exposure Original: Dépister - Patient suspect = Tableau clinique (<14 jours après exposition) ET Exposition compatible”” https://web.archive.org/web/20200519161609/https://solidarites-sante.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2019-ncov-fichesoignants22janv-vf.pdf 31/01 About 200 French people, who live in Wuhan, were repatriated and placed in isolation in a holiday centre near Marseille. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109001830/https://www.lefigaro.fr/sciences/2020/01/31/01008-20200131LIVWWW00001-en-direct-coronavirus-les-rapatries-francais-attendus-pres-de-marseille.php" France,FRA,20200122,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"Face mask wearing strongly recommended in a medical situation if patient is suspected of having COVID. Also for caregivers and for contact tracers in these situations where COVID is potentially present. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519161609/https://solidarites-sante.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/2019-ncov-fichesoignants22janv-vf.pdf ""? Patient: hydro-alcoholic solutions (AHS) then wearing a surgical mask, isolation in a pre-identified single room. ? Caregiver: reinforced standard precautions REB ""air"" and ""contact"" => SHA, FFP2 type mask, gown for use single use, non-sterile disposable gloves, protective goggles (in case of treatment liable to generate aerosols). ? Pre-identification of contact persons: by EOH for HE professionals and patients, to be continued by ARS.""" France,FRA,20200124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"FAQ of government: Distribution of flyers in English, Mandarin, and French at airports beginning on January 24 (déploiement de flyers et d’affiches d’information en français, anglais et mandarin dans les aéroports); https://web.archive.org/web/20200402111143/http://www.essonne.gouv.fr/content/download/30487/234871/file/FAQ%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520-%2520260220.pdf " France,FRA,20200125,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing and subsequent contact tracing starts ""25 janvier : mise en place d’une procédure d’identification et de suivi des cas contacts personnalisée et quotidienne a été mise en place via les ARS."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200228164045/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus" France,FRA,20200125,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""25 janvier : mise en place d’une procédure d’identification et de suivi des cas contacts personnalisée et quotidienne a été mise en place via les ARS."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200228164045/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus" France,FRA,20200225,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"FAQ of government: Information posters rolled out nationwide at train stations; https://web.archive.org/web/20200402111143/http://www.essonne.gouv.fr/content/download/30487/234871/file/FAQ%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520-%2520260220.pdf " France,FRA,20200226,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Extra resources have been allocated for testing for potential cases of coronavirus and the testing capacity has been multiplied by three. Health minister Olivier Véran said: ""I have called the head of the University Hospital Institute of Infectious Diseases in Marseille, it is able to perform 1,000 tests per day in the area of Marseille alone. In the hospitals of Paris we are at 400 tests per day. We are going to be able to amplify the screening to be able to answer all the requests at that scale across France."""" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200521124326/https://www.thelocal.fr/20200225/coronavirus-france-steps-up-epidemic-preparations-after-deaths-in-italy]" France,FRA,20200226,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"“An in-depth epidemiological inquiry is immediately opened in order to identify and contact everyone who has been in close contact with these patients,” France’s health ministry said, after announcing yet more confirmed cases on Feb 26 (2020). https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/2020/03/09/the-process-of-tracing-contacts-for-covid-19" France,FRA,20200229,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"France bans large indoor gatherings with more than 5000 attendees. Measures announced after an emergency cabinet meeting also include the cancellation of the Paris half-marathon which was to be held on Sunday. Among the events affected by the prohibition of large indoor gatherings is Paris's annual agricultural fair. Its final day, which was scheduled for Sunday, has been cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625172238/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51690657 The government has also banned all public gatherings in the Oise district north of Paris and in La Balme-de-Sillingy, a town in the French Alps where cases have been reported. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-france/france-bans-gatherings-of-more-than-5000-due-to-coronavirus-idUSKBN20N0MD " France,FRA,20200229,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Generally, indoor gatherings of over 5000 people are banned in France. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813095342/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51690657 In the worst hit area of north Paris, all pubic gatherings are banned, hence the 4T coding instead of 1G. ""The government has also banned all public gatherings in the Oise district north of Paris and in La Balme-de-Sillingy, a town in the French Alps where cases have been reported."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200813095405/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-france/france-bans-gatherings-of-more-than-5000-due-to-coronavirus-idUSKBN20N0MD ""In the department of Oise, the main epidemic center, and in the town of La Balme-de-Sillingy, in Haute-Savoie, all public gatherings - including masses - are prohibited ""until further notice""."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200813095458/https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2020/02/29/coronavirus-le-gouvernement-decide-l-interdiction-des-rassemblements-de-plus-de-5-000-personnes-en-milieu-confine-et-de-certains-autres-en-milieu-ouvert-dont-le-semi-marathon-de-paris_6031356_823448.html An excellent summary can be found at: http://web.archive.org/web/20201208203331/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement" France,FRA,20200302,C1: School closing,3,0,"Le Figaro is among the established media outlets reporting that all schools in 12 municipalities of Oise and Morbihan (in Northern France and Brittany) are closed from Monday, 2 March 2020 until at least 14 March, 2020. Archived report (in French): https://web.archive.org/web/20200514222523/https://etudiant.lefigaro.fr/article/coronavirus-les-ecoles-de-neuf-communes-de-l-oise-sont-fermees-pour-14-jours_28d727a8-5c60-11ea-8a33-ca35e4bd44df/" France,FRA,20200303,C1: School closing,3,0,"Both primary and secondary schools have been shut in the Oise department north of Paris and in Brittany, where the main clusters of French cases have emerged, and where two people who have died of the virus lived. France’s education minister, Jean-Michel Blanquer, said around 120 schools have been ordered to close, most in Brittany and the Oise region north of Paris, which have been hit hard by COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Tens of thousands of students sent home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200425093620/https://www.marketwatch.com/story/france-germany-close-schools-in-virus-cluster-zones-2020-03-03 http://web.archive.org/web/20200425093817/https://www.france24.com/en/20200303-france-shuts-dozens-of-schools-in-areas-hit-by-coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20200425094327/https://www.france24.com/en/20200306-macron-urges-limits-to-visits-to-elderly-as-france-s-coronavirus-tolls-rise " France,FRA,20200306,C1: School closing,3,0,"Nurseries, kindergartens and schools in two departments worst affected by the coronavirus will be closed for two weeks starting Monday, French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announced Friday as the death toll from the virus rose to nine with 613 confirmed cases in France. http://web.archive.org/web/20200425094327/https://www.france24.com/en/20200306-macron-urges-limits-to-visits-to-elderly-as-france-s-coronavirus-tolls-rise" France,FRA,20200308,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Gatherings of over 1000 people banned across France. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813095749/https://www.france24.com/en/20200308-france-bans-gatherings-of-more-than-1-000-people-to-contain-coronavirus All public gatherings still banned in certain badly hit regions, hence 4T. " France,FRA,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"At this point onwards, only essential services are running. Given there was no specific policy for public events, this marks a change of policy for this parameter. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416095041/http://www.leparisien.fr/societe/coronavirus-edouard-philippe-annonce-la-fermeture-des-lieux-publics-non-essentiels-14-03-2020-8280051.php" France,FRA,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"France bans gatherings of more than 100 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200425103103/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/france-bans-100-person-gatherings-coronavirus-outbreak-1284472" France,FRA,20200314,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Prime Minister Édouard Philippe has asked citizens to work from home and to only go outside to buy essential supplies, take light exercise, and vote in this weekend’s local elections. All non-essential businesses will be closed and although public transport will remain open, Mr Philippe encouraged residents to limit their use, telling them not to travel between towns unless essential. Archived report: http://web.archive.org/web/20200408102620/https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/14/france-becomes-latest-country-go-lockdown-battle-coronavirus-12398948/?ito=cbshare" France,FRA,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"National education minister Jean-Michel Blanquer announces school closures. ""From Monday March 16, the order will affect all educational establishments and those that look after children during the day, from all crèches to some universities. This includes primary schools, collèges and lycées."" https://twitter.com/franceinter/status/1238361185549987840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1238361185549987840&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.connexionfrance.com%2FFrench-news%2FCovid-19-coronavirus-in-France-All-the-questions-answered-so-far-as-Macron-and-minister-announce-school-closures-to-halt-virus https://web.archive.org/web/20200417222135/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/13/coronavirus-france-shuts-schools-to-avoid-being-the-next-italy.html" France,FRA,20200316,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Public transport in built-up areas will be maintained to allow the French to carry out the strictly necessary trips,"" explained Elisabeth Borne. Longer distance transport between urban areas - by train, coach and plane - will be progressively reduced in order to limit the spread of the virus on national territory. But everyone can return to their home, there will be no sudden stop and no full stop. la ministre de la transition écologique et solidaire, Elisabeth Borne, et le secrétaire d’Etat aux transports, Jean-Baptiste Djebbari, ont détaillé, dimanche matin, plusieurs mesures d’adaptation à cette nouvelle donne. « Les transports en commun en agglomération seront maintenus pour permettre aux Français d’accomplir les déplacements strictement nécessaires, a expliqué Elisabeth Borne. Les transports de plus longue distance entre les agglomérations – par train, car et avion – seront progressivement réduits afin de limiter la propagation du virus sur le territoire national. Mais tout le monde pourra retourner vers son domicile, il n’y aura pas d’arrêt brutal et pas d’arrêt complet. » https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2020/03/16/a-travers-l-hexagone-les-transports-en-mode-virus_6033189_3234.html “We must absolutely limit movement, meetings and contacts,” French prime minister Edouard Philippe said on Saturday evening. Food shops, tobacconists, banks and public transport will remain open, he said. http://web.archive.org/web/20200425101434/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/14/france-closes-non-essential-public-spaces-due-to-coronavirus Long-distance transport (trains, buses, planes) will be ""gradually reduced"". There will be around 80% of traffic on the metro. http://web.archive.org/web/20200425102359/https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Covid-19-in-France-Transport-trains-buses-planes-SNCF-gradually-reduced-says-transport-minister" France,FRA,20200316,E1: Income support,2,1,"L’État a mis en place, avec les Régions, un fonds de solidarité doté d’1,7 milliard d’euros pour le mois de mars qui permettra le versement d’une aide défiscalisée allant jusqu’à 1500 euros aux plus petites entreprises, aux indépendants, aux micro-entrepreneurs et aux professions libérales touchés par la crise du coronavirus. Ce fonds sera maintenu autant que durera l’urgence sanitaire.https://web.archive.org/save/http://hauts-de-france.direccte.gouv.fr/Coronavirus-COVID-19-mouvements-sociaux-la-Direccte-vous-accompagne" France,FRA,20200316,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Toutes les échéances de dépôt des liasses fiscales et autres déclarations assimilées du mois de mai sont ainsi décalées au 30 juin. Ces délais supplémentaires doivent permettre aux entreprises et aux experts-comptables d'accomplir leurs obligations fiscales annuelles. https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/france-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.economie.gouv.fr/coronavirus-FB-live-gerald-darmanin-24mars2020" France,FRA,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Under lockdown, ""travelling to work is permitted so long as the work is essential, cannot be postponed, and cannot be done from home."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200520140330/https://www.france24.com/en/20200317-france-s-coronavirus-lockdown-what-you-can-and-can-t-do]" France,FRA,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From Tuesday 17th March 2020, seeing anyone is forbidden (except for work, food shopping, health issues and practising outdoor sports alone) hence no gatherings outside household members and coworkers https://web.archive.org/web/20200520140330/https://www.france24.com/en/20200317-france-s-coronavirus-lockdown-what-you-can-and-can-t-do" France,FRA,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"March 17 confinement period starts, with people needing a form to leave their houses. They can leave for exercise, grocery shopping, medical appointments, judicial summons, vital family rasons. http://web.archive.org/web/20200425104041/https://www.france24.com/en/20200327-french-pm-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-by-two-weeks-until-april-15 https://web.archive.org/save/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset" France,FRA,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""France emposes lockdown"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200420233355/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/coronavirus-spain-takes-over-private-healthcare-amid-more-european-lockdowns" France,FRA,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Macron Confirms: All External & Internal Schengen Borders Will Close on Tuesday 17th March at Noon"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200425221726/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/macron-confirms-all-external-internal-schengen-borders-will-close-on-tuesday-at-noon/ ""March 17 : - extraordinary European council by videoconference; - restriction of travel to the strict minimum in the European Union; - closure of the borders of the Schengen area; - activation of the interministerial crisis unit by the Prime Minister."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200813100514/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19 This 'strict minimum' is: ""French citizens and their children are allowed back into the country, but foreigners are only allowed in under certain circumstances. These are People who have their primary residence in France. This does NOT include second home owners. Third country nationals will need to present a visa or residency card while EU nationals (which for this purpose still includes British people) do not need any proof of residency status. People who have their permanent residency in another European country and are travelling through France to get home Healthcare workers engaged in coronavirus-related care Commercial good carriers such as lorry drivers and flight or cargo crews Diplomatic staff Cross-border workers. So for example if you live in France but work in Switzerland you will still be able to travel back and forth."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200813101145/https://www.thelocal.fr/20200407/permission-form-now-needed-for-anyone-entering-france" France,FRA,20200317,H2: Testing policy,1,,"“An in-depth epidemiological inquiry is immediately opened in order to identify and contact everyone who has been in close contact with these patients,” France’s health ministry said, after announcing yet more confirmed cases on Feb 26 (2020). https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20200318-france-step-up-coronavirus-new-test-methods-death-toll-climbs-covid-19-priority-risk-elderly-symptoms" France,FRA,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"General roundup from CNN shows museums shut, doctor in France died and events postponed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208221738/https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-22-20/h_7c002a4c0abcb50250580f6e376f1b9d https://web.archive.org/web/20201030002831/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset" France,FRA,20200406,C1: School closing,3,1,"Complete lockdown http://web.archive.org/web/20200421162501/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns" France,FRA,20200406,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Complete lockdown http://web.archive.org/web/20200421162501/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns" France,FRA,20200406,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Complete lockdown http://web.archive.org/web/20200421162501/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns" France,FRA,20200406,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Complete lockdown http://web.archive.org/web/20200421162501/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns" France,FRA,20200406,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Complete lockdown http://web.archive.org/web/20200421162501/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/israel-and-south-korea-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdowns" France,FRA,20200416,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown extended until 11th May https://web.archive.org/web/20200425100334/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-19/france-to-unveil-end-of-lockdown-plan-within-2-weeks" France,FRA,20200422,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"The Academy of Medicine recommends wearing a facial mask since April 22. However, the government does not officially recommend wearing masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916093621/https://www.france24.com/fr/20200423-covid-19-l-acad%C3%A9mie-de-m%C3%A9decine-appelle-au-port-obligatoire-du-masque http://web.archive.org/web/20201208205814/https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/pharmacie-sante/les-francais-pourront-se-procurer-des-masques-a-partir-du-4-mai-1197759" France,FRA,20200427,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"France's Director General of Health Jérôme Salomon said: ""We encourage the general public, if they so wish, to wear (...) these alternative masks which are being produced."" Masks are not compulsory yet, but recommmended, hence 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916054944/https://www.thelocal.fr/20200406/mask-or-no-mask-what-is-the-official-coronavirus-advice-in-france " France,FRA,20200428,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"France is to have “brigades” of people who will trace contacts of people who test positive for Covid-19 after confinement ends, to help contain further spread of the virus. ""Prime minister Edouard Philippe made the announcement as part of his speech on Tuesday April 28. He said: “[We want to] protect, test, isolate. In each department, we will have brigades whose job it is to compile a list of contacts, and to call them, to invite them to be tested, telling them where to go for a test, and then to check that these tests have indeed been done.”"" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200514043914/https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Covid-19-coronavirus-contact-tracing-brigades-in-France-What-we-know-so-far]" France,FRA,20200511,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools start to reopen. ""To meet the fears of teachers and families, the thousands of nursery and primary schools, which reopen, will be subject to a strict health protocol, to avoid any further outbreak of the epidemic."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200520143429/https://www.france24.com/fr/20200512-le-d%C3%A9confinement-continue-en-france-avec-la-r%C3%A9ouverture-des-%C3%A9coles]" France,FRA,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some shops are re-opening, hairdressers, beauty salons, markets to name a few: https://web.archive.org/web/20200722152406/https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/France-deconfinement-May-11-What-is-allowed-or-not-allowed-parks-beaches-schools-bars-restaurants-going-out-travel-transport " France,FRA,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The décret of May 11 stipulates that gatherings of more than 10 people are forbidden (except for professional reasons). ""Tout rassemblement, réunion ou activité à un titre autre que professionnel sur la voie publique ou dans un lieu public, mettant en présence de manière simultanée plus de dix personnes, est interdit sur l'ensemble du territoire de la République"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200916095903/https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000041858681" France,FRA,20200511,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As part of France's measures to lift lockdown, ""Public transport between regions will also be reduced to ensure people comply and advanced reservation will be compulsory. In the Paris metro, capacity will be reduced to about 70 percent for at least three weeks after May 11. Philippe says only ""one seat out of two"" will be in use and platforms will be marked to encourage social distancing and the flow of passengers will be reduced for rush hour."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200520113256/https://www.france24.com/en/20200429-key-points-of-france-s-strategy-for-lifting-its-nationwide-covid-19-lockdown]" France,FRA,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"People who can work from home are recommended to do so. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200520113256/https://www.france24.com/en/20200429-key-points-of-france-s-strategy-for-lifting-its-nationwide-covid-19-lockdown]" France,FRA,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"You can travel up to a maximum of 100km from your home address: http://web.archive.org/web/20201209101806/https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/France-deconfinement-May-11-What-is-allowed-or-not-allowed-parks-beaches-schools-bars-restaurants-going-out-travel-transport" France,FRA,20200511,H2: Testing policy,2,,"After May 11, 2020, anyone with symptoms or who has been exposed to a risk of contamination will be tested. ""La doctrine scientifique fondant la stratégie nationale de dépistage virologique applicable à compter du 11 mai 2020 consiste à dépister toute personne présentant des symptômes ou ayant été exposée à un risque de contamination."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524201028/https://www.gouvernement.fr/sites/default/files/rapport_jean_castex_-_preparation_de_la_sortie_du_confinement.pdf" France,FRA,20200511,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"May 11 marks the beginning of a gradual deconfinement. Monitoring of all the indicators is underway (the rate of new cases in the population over a period of seven days, the hospital capacities in intensive care remain saturated, the local system of tests and detection of contact cases is not sufficiently ready). This phase will run until June 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200524220240/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement " France,FRA,20200511,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"After May 11, masks are mandatory in public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916092858/https://www.liberation.fr/direct/element/transports-en-commun-le-port-du-masque-obligatoire-a-partir-du-11-mai_112895/ Recommended indoor." France,FRA,20200526,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In most regions, restrictions on work have been lifted, but the government recommends working remotely wherever possible. In regions with local outbreaks, stricter policies may remain in place. https://archive.vn/3Dxvq" France,FRA,20200526,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Banks are asked by the government to help out their clients, provide solutions (for instance, postponing loan repayments); but since the government ensures that the population's purchasing power does not lower, there are no official measures with regards to freezing households' financial obligations households (these measures only apply to companies). https://web.archive.org/web/20200608212857/https://point-banque.fr/2020/03/20/la-banque-de-france-exclut-tout-report-des-echeances-bancaires-pour-les-particuliers/" France,FRA,20200602,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"In Ile-de-France, during peak hours, access to public transport is reserved for people with a travel certificate from their employer or a certificate justifying a specific reason ( list of reasons on the PRIF website ). https://web.archive.org/web/20200611204115/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement " France,FRA,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As of 2nd June, France began the second stage of deconfinement. There are no longer any stay at home requirements, but working from home is still recommended when possible, and possible outdoor activities are specific and limited to strict social distancing guidelines, so this is still coded as a recommendation to stay home during this 'gradual easing back'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611204115/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement" France,FRA,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel to overseas territories is limited to people who can ""justify an overriding health, family or professional reason."" ""On your arrival in Guadeloupe, Guyana, Reunion, Martinique, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, you are invited to remain isolated for 14 days, possibly in an accommodation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611204115/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement" France,FRA,20200602,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry into the territory for travelers from countries outside the European area is prohibited and entry into the territory from the European area is subject to restrictions, until further notice https://web.archive.org/web/20200611204115/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/les-actions-du-gouvernement" France,FRA,20200609,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Officially, gatherings of more than 5000 are forbidden until October 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915145022/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus Rallies, although they are officially forbidden, are tolerated in the wake of George Floyd's murder, said the Minister Christophe Castaner. /web/20200915144206/https://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/societe/rassemblements-toleres-contre-les-violences-policieres-colere-de-la-droite-et-du-rn_2127811.html Similarly, the ""Fête de la Musique"" festivities are officially cancelled, but there is some lack of compliance regarding gatherings in public and in private. " France,FRA,20200613,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Following the manifestations (protests/demonstrations) in France, the Conseil d'Etat suspends the restriction on public gatherings of 10 people or more, if it is for the purpose of manifesting. Manifestations can gather up to 5000 people. However, the general prohibition on private and public gatherings of more than 10 people remains. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916100611/https://www.liberation.fr/france/2020/06/13/le-conseil-d-etat-suspend-l-interdiction-des-rassemblements-de-plus-de-dix-personnes_1791179" France,FRA,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"French borders with other EU states are now open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625232503/https://fr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" France,FRA,20200619,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel to the French overseas territories remains restricted. 'Entry into French Guiana and Mayotte is only allowed for emergency family or work reasons, given that the virus is still actively circulating in these territories. Travellers arriving in these territories will be subject to strict 14-day quarantine measures.' Travelers to other overseas territories are subject to mandatory testing or quarantine. https://archive.vn/WypkZ" France,FRA,20200622,C1: School closing,1,1,"President Macron has announced the reopening of nurseries, schools, and colleges in metropolitan France and overseas, starting on June 22nd. In schools and colleges, physical distance regulations have been eased. Instead of the required 4m2 per pupil, a one-metre distance must be observed between the teacher and pupils (and between pupils themselves) in classrooms and confined spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713070356/https://www.vie-publique.fr/discours/274578-emmanuel-macron-14062020-covid-19" France,FRA,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On 22nd June, the next phase of deconfiment was entered, with the whole of France being declared a ""green zone"" with little to no workplace closures (except for discotheques and fair grounds). Advice is as following: Working from home must be preferred whenever possible. If you cannot work from home, staggered work patterns must be encouraged, to reduce the numbers of people both in the workplace and in public transport. Therefore, downgraded to 1G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200715180019/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200629224753/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/macron-details-phase-3-of-deconfinement-in-france/1876966" France,FRA,20200622,C5: Close public transport,0,,"True return to normal for almost all public transport in Paris and Ile-de-France. All metro stations will be open from June 22, 2020. Almost all RATP buses, tram, metro and RER are working at 100%. The same goes for the majority of Transilien SNCFs. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722155345/https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/transports/transports-en-commun-en-ile-de-france-toutes-les-stations-de-metro-seront-ouvertes-a-partir-du-22-1592483057" France,FRA,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"From June 22, the French government communicates that movements inside cities, between regions, in public transports etc. are allowed. There is no mention of 'staying at home'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915102027/https://twitter.com/gouvernementFR/status/1276526016803020804/photo/1" France,FRA,20200622,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Although travel to French overseas territories is more difficult and restricted, travel within metropolitan France is permitted and citizens may travel freely yet responsibly. Masks must be worn at all times. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701055822/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Schengen space is open to a restricted number of countries since July 1. The list is updated every 2 weeks in accordance to the evolution of the situation in each country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916142106/https://www.cnewyork.net/2020/07/31/liste-des-pays-autorises-union-europeenne-aout-2020/ " France,FRA,20200702,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The official EU webpage says the following about quarantine: ""No compulsory quarantine for travellers from EU, Schengen area and UK. Quarantine when travelling to overseas and voluntary quarantine for travellers from the UK. Symptomatic travellers during border health checks should be subject to quarantine, regardless of their nationality."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706170147/https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/FRA" France,FRA,20200707,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Started again 22 June: https://web.archive.org/web/20200722155345/https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/transports/transports-en-commun-en-ile-de-france-toutes-les-stations-de-metro-seront-ouvertes-a-partir-du-22-1592483057" France,FRA,20200711,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Stadiums and racing tracks may reopen to the public from 11 July. There is an upper limit of 5,000 people per venue. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927114257/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19 However, at the request of the Council of State which had been seized, demonstrations subject to the obligation of a prior declaration are again authorized. The participants must not be more than 5,000 and must respect the sanitary rules (physical distance of at least one meter between people, systematic wearing of the mask when the respect of this distance is not guaranteed, barrier gestures). https://web.archive.org/web/20200916095459/https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/actualites/A14105 " France,FRA,20200714,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"In most cities, the 14th of July's festivities were cancelled. Gatherings of more than 5000 are forbidden, but firework shows were still on in some cities, in various locations to avoid the formation of crowds. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915143427/https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/hauts-de-france/carte-14-juillet-covid-19-voici-feux-artifice-concerts-maintenus-nord-pas-calais-1852168.html " France,FRA,20200720,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Since 20 July, it is compulsory for all people aged 11 and over to wear face masks in enclosed public spaces. Some local authorities (including Paris) have extended this to outdoor public spaces as well. There is a fine for not complying with these restrictions. Since 11 May, it has been compulsory to wear masks on public transport, taxis, and private hire vehicles that do not have a plexiglass screen. Fines also apply for non-compliance. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831205158/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/coronavirus" France,FRA,20200725,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Tests are free and can be carried out without a medical prescription and on non-symptomatic patients since July 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915140317/https://twitter.com/MinSoliSante/status/1297149019739873280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1297149019739873280%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linternaute.fr%2Factualite%2Fguide-vie-quotidienne%2F2489431-test-covid-19-publics-prioritaires-tentes-de-depistage-ce-qui-va-changer%2F ""Afin de faciliter le dépistage de la Covid-19, les tests PCR sont totalement pris en charge par l'assurance maladie et ne nécessitent pas de prescription d'un médecin"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200915135127/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/tests-et-depistage https://web.archive.org/web/20200915135513/https://solidarites-sante.gouv.fr/soins-et-maladies/maladies/maladies-infectieuses/coronavirus/tout-savoir-sur-la-covid-19/article/se-faire-depister-lieux-et-conditions" France,FRA,20200801,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travellers from authorised countries outside the EU must provide a negative PCR test, or undergo a test at the airport, or quarantine themselves for 2 weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916140946/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/vacances" France,FRA,20200803,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Masks are still mandatory in all closed spaces https://web.archive.org/web/20200915092101/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/masques-grand-public and, from August 3, préfets can decide to make it mandatory at all times outside the home locally: https://web.archive.org/web/20200915134412/https://twitter.com/JeanCASTEX/status/1290210634722729984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1290210634722729984%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.france24.com%2Ffr%2F20200804-quelles-sont-les-villes-de-france-oC3B9-le-masque-est-obligatoire-en-extC3A9rieur This measure has been implemented in various cities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915092204/https://www.leparisien.fr/societe/la-carte-des-communes-qui-imposent-le-port-du-masque-en-exterieur-02-08-2020-8362416.php" France,FRA,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Nothing has changed with this policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701055822/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20200810,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Nothing has changed with this policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701055822/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Nothing has changed with this policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701055822/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since August 14, several departments (i.e. counties) have 'turned to red', which means that local authorities can decide on restricting activities or closing certain businesses (bars, theatres, pools, markets...). The main departments effected are: The North, the Bas-Rhin, the Seine-Maritime, the Côte-d'Or , the metropolis of Lille, Rouen, Le Havre, Strasbourg, Dijon - the two departments of Corsica (Corsica- du-Sud and Haute-Corse) and Reunion Island. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915142813/https://www.rtbf.be/info/societe/detail_france-sept-nouveaux-departements-classes-en-zone-de-circulation-active-du-coronavirus?id=10577551 https://web.archive.org/web/20200915082254/https://www.bfmtv.com/sante/covid-19-quelles-mesures-les-prefets-peuvent-ils-prendre-dans-les-zones-rouges_AV-202009130122.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200915085810/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/loisirs Remote work is no longer ""the norm"" but simply recommended: ""Le télétravail n’est plus la norme mais peut rester une solution à privilégier en cas de circulation active du virus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200915082351/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/retour-au-travail Night clubs have not been allowed to open throughout the period closed." France,FRA,20200820,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on certain countries maintained, with exceptions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200916144926/https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/" France,FRA,20200824,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The policy has not significantly evolved, the list of non EU countries authorised is updated regularly in consultation with EU members. /web/20200916143049/https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/le-ministere-et-son-reseau/actualites-du-ministere/informations-coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-les-reponses-a-vos-questions/article/coronavirus-les-reponses-a-vos-questions" France,FRA,20200827,C1: School closing,1,1,"All students and professors who return to school on Tuesday, 1st September will have to wear masks. If a student displays symptoms, a protocol on dealing with this will be in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827221555/https://www.gouvernement.fr/sites/default/files/document/document/2020/08/presentation_-_point_de_situation_sur_la_covid-19_-_27.08.2020.pdf" France,FRA,20200829,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Tour de France started on August 29. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915143200/https://www.lemonde.fr/sport/article/2020/04/15/le-cyclisme-se-raccroche-a-un-tour-decale-fin-aout-pour-assurer-sa-survie_6036621_3242.html " France,FRA,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In red zones, préfets can forbid gatherings of 10 or more. The department of Bordeaux has lowered the 5000-person limit for public gatherings (that are applied nationwide) down to 1000. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915082254/https://www.bfmtv.com/sante/covid-19-quelles-mesures-les-prefets-peuvent-ils-prendre-dans-les-zones-rouges_AV-202009130122.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200915083726/ This measure was implemented in Bordeaux on September 14. /web/20200915083726/https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/faits-divers-justice/coronavirus-a-bordeaux-les-rassemblements-dans-l-espace-public-limites-a-10-personnes-1600089898" France,FRA,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"- Access to overseas territories is restricted: all travellers must fill in a travel certificate and carry it at all times during their journey for derogatory travel to certain overseas territories (French Guiana, Mayotte, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna). https://web.archive.org/web/20200916135617/https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestation-de-deplacement-et-de-voyage - Metropolitan France: Préfets can re-establish a 100km travel limit in red zones, but this measure has not been implemented so far. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915082826/https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/nouvelle-aquitaine/covid-19-limousin-zone-rouge-se-rapproche-1873104.html" France,FRA,20200901,C8: International travel controls,3,,"There are no restrictions for travellers coming from the European space, excepted the UK: 2 weeks quarantine required. Tests are mandatory for travellers coming from 'active virus circulation' zones outside the European space. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915083127/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/vacances" France,FRA,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Masks are mandatory in companies, offices, open-spaces since September 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915134648/https://www.latribune.fr/economie/france/port-du-masque-obligatoire-les-regles-a-connaitre-dans-l-entreprise-855789.html" France,FRA,20200903,C1: School closing,2,0,"Since September 3, classes and schools are closed locally when Covid cases get detected. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915080853/https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/societe/covid-19-deux-premieres-classes-fermees-a-paris-apres-un-cas-de-contamination-1599150031" France,FRA,20200914,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Entering the French territory is no longer possible from other countries (than the ones listed above) unless for specific imperious reasons and for French citizens or people living in France."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200916144252/https://reopen.europa.eu/en/map/FRA" France,FRA,20200922,C1: School closing,1,1,"From Tuesday 22 September, 2020, classes are no longer being closed if only one or two pupils has been tested positive. Their classmates and teachers are no longer considered as ""contact cases"". This measure aims at diminishing the frequency of schools closing /web/20200923080458/https://www.20minutes.fr/sante/2866611-20200921-coronavirus-partir-mardi-protocole-sanitaire-allege-ecoles" France,FRA,20200926,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"A total closure of bars and restaurants in both the Aix-Marseille region and the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe was announced by Veran as well, starting from Saturday for 14 days. These are the two zones placed on maximum alert.  https://web.archive.org/web/20200926094132/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/france-to-roll-out-new-measures-as-covid-19-surges/1983688" France,FRA,20200926,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"In regions on maximum alert then there are no large public gatherings allowed. ""In the enhanced alert zones, gatherings are now limited to no more than 10 people, and bars will be compelled to close at 10:00 p.m. starting from Monday. Local and student parties will be prohibited and conference rooms and multi-purpose rooms will also be closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200926094132/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/france-to-roll-out-new-measures-as-covid-19-surges/1983688" France,FRA,20200926,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""In the enhanced alert zones, gatherings are limited to no more than 10 people, and bars will be compelled to close at 10:00 p.m. starting from Monday. Local and student parties will be prohibited and conference rooms and multi-purpose rooms will also be closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200926094132/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/france-to-roll-out-new-measures-as-covid-19-surges/1983688" France,FRA,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"More departments are in critical alert zones, thus require shut down bars completely: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009023349/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20200928,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Although in zones in critical alert, the upper limit for large venues (stadiums, horseracing etc.) is of 1000 people, public gatherings are limited to 10 people, and events such as local fêtes and student parties are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009023349/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Gatherings are still limited to 10 people in critical zones https://web.archive.org/web/20201009023349/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20200928,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"The localisation of COVID responses with different alert zones in different departments is an even stronger recommendation to avoid critical zones." France,FRA,20200928,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes in policy" France,FRA,20200928,E1: Income support,2,1,"The Fonds de Solidarite are still in place until the end of 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009030013/https://www.economie.gouv.fr/covid19-soutien-entreprises/entreprises-du-monde-nuit-prolongation-acces-volet-2-fonds-solidarite" France,FRA,20200928,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Relief from Gas, water, and electricity bills should still be in place according to the govt website https://web.archive.org/web/20201009025457/https://www.economie.gouv.fr/covid19-soutien-entreprises/reponses-gouvernement-difficultes-independants" France,FRA,20200928,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Still free of charge and without prescriptions even in the hight of a second spike in cases: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009024817/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/tests-et-depistage" France,FRA,20201010,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"From 6th Oct, bars in Paris closed https://archive.vn/U2Cg8 https://archive.vn/ve2A3#selection-1600.0-1603.19 Bars close in Marseille from 17th Octobre https://archive.vn/e1qK2 " France,FRA,20201010,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Limitation of the public for major events to 1,000 people (instead of 5,000) or to 50% of the capacity if this is less than 1,000 people, in addition to a ban on marquee events. Despite this, generally gatherings of more than 10 people are banned. https://archive.vn/ve2A3#selection-1897.0-1915.22 " France,FRA,20201010,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Since 6th Oct, in Paris, no more than 6 people allowed to meet in public spaces, parks and gardens (except for demonstrations, funeral services, professional meetings, testing or food distribution) https://archive.vn/ve2A3#selection-1638.0-1651.84 " France,FRA,20201010,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201010,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the government’s covid 19 website: “Within metropolitan France, you may travel freely. You must wear a mask at all times on public transport.” https://archive.vn/GmKNQ#selection-367.0-369.79 Cannot find any advice to not travel within France and to avoid certain areas. https://archive.vn/HpAft " France,FRA,20201010,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to the US embassy’s website, US citizens are not allowed to enter France. • Broad restrictions on non-essential travel from many countries outside the European Union, including the United States, remain in place. The French government has defined essential travel as entry by French citizens, residents of France, all foreign (including United States citizen) students (with appropriate visa or residence permit), and spouses and children of French citizens. • In rare cases, the French government will consider allowing travel in humanitarian situations and, reportedly, in cases of business activity important to the French economy. https://archive.vn/ANmaL " France,FRA,20201010,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201010,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"According to French government website and IMF website, postponement of rent and utility payments only apply to microenterprises and SMEs. Cannot find any information about debt or contract relief specific to households. https://archive.vn/NWam2 https://archive.vn/nyT1l#selection-9613.928-9613.1016 " France,FRA,20201010,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201010,H2: Testing policy,3,,"While walk-in testing continues to be available, there have been reports of test results being slow. In response, new priority test centres have been set up, concentrated on four groups: concentrated on four groups; healthcare workers, the elderly or vulnerable, people with symptoms and contact cases - those who have been in close contact with a person who has the virus. https://archive.vn/afu0u " France,FRA,20201010,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy https://archive.vn/4guxA" France,FRA,20201010,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"In Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, the wearing of a mask on streets is mandatory. https://archive.vn/Q71Ta Some cities, including Paris, have made face coverings mandatory in all outdoor areas as well. https://archive.vn/ANmaL " France,FRA,20201017,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Since Saturday 17th October local curfews will be imposed in the Paris region and 8 more cities : Grenoble, Lille, Lyon, Aix-Marseille, Saint-Etienne, Rouen, Montpellier and Toulouse for at least 4 weeks from 9 PM to 6 AM https://archive.vn/GmKNQ#selection-285.81-285.301 " France,FRA,20201023,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201030,C1: School closing,2,1,"France entered a new national lockdown on Friday 30 October. Schools and creches will remain open with social-distancing measures in place, but universities nationwide will be shut with online learning will be carried out. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102183825/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"France entered a new national lockdown on Friday 30 October. People are allowed to leave their home only to go to work (if they cannot work from home). https://web.archive.org/web/20201102182651/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/coronavirus" France,FRA,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public gatherings are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102183825/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Social gatherings are banned. Everyone found outside has to carry a written statement justifying their journey. 'Places of worship may remain open for weddings (with a maximum of six people) and funerals (with a maximum of 30 people).' https://web.archive.org/web/20201102183825/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"People are allowed to leave their home only to go to work (if they cannot work from home), to buy essential goods, seek medical help or to exercise for one hour a day. Everyone found outside has to carry a written statement justifying their journey. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102183825/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19 " France,FRA,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Travel between different parts of France is not allowed. Internal European borders will remain open but external borders are closed except for essential travel. All travelers arriving in France will be tested at airports and ports. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102183825/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travel between different parts of France is not allowed. Internal European borders will remain open but external borders are closed except for essential travel. All travelers arriving in France will be tested at airports and ports. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102183825/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201030,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy. " France,FRA,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"There is no national requirement to wear a mask at all times. The decision is up to each department. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109121243/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus (see Questions / reponses, then “Pour mon masque”) Cloth face coverings are mandatory in indoor settings and on public transportation. Many cities, including Paris, have made face coverings mandatory in all outdoor areas as well. Failure to wear a face covering when required may result in a fine of approximately $150. https://archive.vn/oEa9o#selection-2285.145-2285.413 " France,FRA,20201101,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in overall policy, but the government is providing additional targeted partial activity scheme for certain employees of private employers. for the month of November. If the eligibility conditions are met , the system operates as in spring: • Individual employers who wish to use partial activity will have to guarantee at least 80% of their employee's net salary and may not pay an amount lower than the minimum amount provided for in the collective agreement. • They then receive a refund of up to 65% of net scheduled hours. https://archive.vn/lZnMI " France,FRA,20201106,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201106,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201106,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201106,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201106,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"In addition to existing policy, Paris bans takeaway food and delivery at night (between 10pm and 6am). https://archive.vn/zQQdC " France,FRA,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201106,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201106,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201106,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201106,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change in policy. But one clarification to contrast the restrictions to what was put in place in March: contrary to March, factories and agricultural businesses can continue their activities. Also, in contrast to March, transportation ticket offices, wholesale, food markets and laboratories remain open. https://archive.vn/RxAOE The city of Paris’s website lists further businesses that are allowed to remain open: Pharmacies, DIY stores, garages, opticians, IT and phone stores, stationery shops, garden centers, pet stores, dry cleaners, post offices, banks, insurances. https://archive.vn/WcC7K " France,FRA,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201116,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201116,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy: All schools from kindergarten to high schools will remain open during lockdown, face masks are compulsory for all children above the age of 6. All university lectures will be by videoconference and libraries will be accessible only with an appointment. https://archive.vn/ZpG77#selection-463.1-467.110 " France,FRA,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change in policy: you may not travel between different parts of France https://archive.vn/ZpG77#selection-495.1-499.175 " France,FRA,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change: internal European borders will remain open but external borders are closed except for essential travel. All travelers arriving in France will be tested at airports and ports. https://archive.vn/ZpG77#selection-499.1-499.175 " France,FRA,20201124,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy" France,FRA,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"No change in policy. Additional information in this press release when the mandatory mask order was introduced in Paris, which is still the latest status on the Parisian local government's website: https://archive.vn/3zD5b" France,FRA,20201128,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Gradual re-opening. Shops and services, including public libraries, are now open. Bars, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, museums and gyms remain closed. https://archive.vn/ZpG77#selection-471.1-475.70 " France,FRA,20201128,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Still 2G Lockdown continues, but with some relaxation of the restrictions: allowed to leave the house for three hours, within 20km of your residence. From 15 December 2020, if the public health situation allows it, the lockdown will be lifted although some restrictions will remain in force. https://archive.vn/ZpG77 " France,FRA,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"All schools from kindergarten to high schools will remain open during lockdown, face masks are compulsory for all children above the age of 6. All university lectures will be by videoconference and libraries will be accessible only with an appointment. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/education" France,FRA,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Work from home if it is possible to do so. If work from home is not possible, staggered work patterns must be encouraged, to reduce the numbers of people both in the workplace and in public transport. Shops and services, including public libraries, are now open. Bars, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, museums and gyms remain closed. Public services remain open. Places of worship may open, with a maximum of 30 people for ceremonies. You must wear a mask in all venues. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/retour-au-travail" France,FRA,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings of more than 6 people on public roads are prohibited with the exception of protest demonstrations declared to the prefectural authorities, funeral ceremonies or even patriotic ceremonies which must guarantee respect for barrier gestures. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/loisirs" France,FRA,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 6 people on public roads are prohibited with the exception of protest demonstrations declared to the prefectural authorities, funeral ceremonies or even patriotic ceremonies which must guarantee respect for barrier gestures. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/loisirs" France,FRA,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From November 28, physical activity and walks will be authorized within a perimeter of 20 kilometers and for a maximum duration of 03:00. The authorization to travel within a radius of 20 km only applies to sporting and outdoor activities and is not intended to facilitate visits to friends and family. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No travel between different parts of France. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Internal European borders will remain open but external borders are closed except for essential travel. All travellers arriving in France will be tested at airports and ports. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201201,E1: Income support,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/retour-au-travail https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/france-relance" France,FRA,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In accordance with the will of the President of the Republic, a new testing strategy is currently being deployed in order to ""drastically reduce the delays"" to better monitor the circulation of the virus on the territory, to be able to isolate and treat patients much more quickly. To achieve this, antigenic tests will be generalized in the short term, in addition to RT-PCRs, which remain the reference. More than 5 million tests have already been ordered and are made available to health establishments and ARS. These tests are CE marked and meet, according to the manufacturer's declarations, the minimum technical specifications provided by the High Authority for Health (sensitivity> 80%, specificity> 99%), which issued two opinions on the subject, the September 25 and October 9.https://covid-19.sante.gouv.fr/tests ). Several screening campaigns have been initiated in universities, in particular for health students. This is for example the case in Ile-de-France with campaigns at the Faculty of Medicine of Sorbonne, Necker or even in a Nursing Training Institute in Paris. Other campaigns are being carried out in nursing homes to ensure screening of asymptomatic staff, particularly in the Occitanie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Ile-de-France regions. These campaigns are in progress and an assessment could be drawn up later. The ministry wanted to broaden the experiments and deployment channels across the country very quickly. In addition, liberal health professionals (pharmacists, nurses and doctors) are now authorized to carry out these rapid antigenic tests, ensuring a large-scale deployment and closer to the population. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"In accordance with decree n ° 2020-884 of July 17, 2020, the wearing of a mask has become compulsory in closed places welcoming the public. In addition, decree n ° 2020-944 of July 30, 2020 provides for the possibility for the prefects, when the local epidemic situation requires it, to extend the obligation to wear a mask to all relevant places , that is to say - also say public space. This is an essential protection measure, especially in closed environments or when there is a high population density (market, busy street, etc.). In addition to barrier gestures (hand washing, physical distancing), it is the mask that filters the droplets from sneezing, coughing, or even prolonged discussion. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19" France,FRA,20201208,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"No policy change" France,FRA,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No availability yet but plans in place to start vaccination in January. Vaccination will be rolled out in three phases: Phase 1: January 2021 – elderly care home residents, and residence staff who are at risk of developing severe illness (about one million people) Phase 2: February 2021 - people who are at risk of developing severe illness, and health care workers – about 14 million people. Phase 3: spring 2021 – availability for the entire population, although still prioritized e.g. by age. Vaccination will be free and voluntary. https://archive.vn/aLCoS " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200304,C8: International travel controls,2,,"4. March 2020, Ministry of Health confirmed first case of covid-19 in Faroe Islands. Returning travelers from high risk areas, including China, Iran, South Korea and parts of Northern Italy are recommended to stay at home for 14 days in order to eliminate the risk of spread. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122094903/https://corona.fo/news/59/first-case-of-covid-19-confirmed-in-faroe-islands?_l=en " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"12th March 2020, The government has advised people working in the public sector to work from home if possible. The Faroese parliament will remain closed for the next two weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122102627/http://local.fo/the-country-slows-down-schools-daycares-and-parliament-affected/" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"12th March 2020, the Faroese Confederation of Sports & Olympic Committee advised sports clubs and associations to put competitions, training sessions, matches and other events on hold for the next couple of weeks, and several clubs have already agreed to do so. Many cultural events have also been cancelled or postponed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122102627/http://local.fo/the-country-slows-down-schools-daycares-and-parliament-affected/" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"12th March 2020, all indoor events with more than 100 participants should be cancelled, and all bars and nightclubs are asked to close at 10pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122101124/http://kvf.fo/greinar/2020/03/12/schools-closing-down-monday" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200313,C8: International travel controls,4,,"17th March 2020, Temporary border control on entry to the Faroe Islands from abroad is established with a view to curb entry to the Danish realm of foreign citizens without a worthy purpose. This measure has been taken in order to prevent the spreading of COVID-19. Anyone travelling to the Faroe Islands must be prepared to produce an identification document. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122111542/https://corona.fo/news/93/temporary-border-control-on-entry-to-the-faroe-islands-from-abroad?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200315,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"15th March 2020, Due to the Covid-19 decease there will be an altered sailing plan on route 7 and route 60 from March 17th until March 30th. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ssl.fo/en/news/altered-sailing-plans-from-march-17th/ " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200315,E1: Income support,1,1,"15th March 2020, The remuneration structure applies to all Faroese companies, some in the period 31 March to 30 June 2020 have at least a 50 per cent decline in sales combined with the same period last year. Fishing, aling, fisheries, etc. are not covered by the order. Treytir fyri at fáa remuneration is, among other things, that the companies will not pay out the prize money for the next three years, and that a joint exhibition for managers and management members is not more than 600,000 ISK. this year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208091337/https://corona.fo/user_login?_redirect=%2Fhjalparpakki2%3F_l%3Den" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200315,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Before business resumed on Monday, the Faroese government announced four ways they would help businesses get through this crisis.[40] 1)The government will pay companies back the salary of people who have been asked by the government to be in quarantine. People who can work from home are not covered. 2) If companies need to decrease the amount of hours their employees work, the Faroese Employment Office will provide the lost income at a percentage of the maximum payment. 3) Companies can pay their VAT 3 months late. 4) The Danish Growth Fund can assist small and medium-sized companies with financing of operations. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208091337/https://corona.fo/user_login?_redirect=%2Fhjalparpakki2%3F_l%3Den" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"16th March 2020, all schools and day-care centres are shut down. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122101124/http://kvf.fo/greinar/2020/03/12/schools-closing-down-monday" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200317,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"17th March 2020, The national health guidelines in connection with the Covid-19, advised to decrease the number of passengers. all passengers to limit their usage of public transport and only use public transport when absolutely necessary. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208082413/https://www.ssl.fo/en/news/fewer-passengers-allowed-on-board-our-ships/" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200320,H2: Testing policy,3,,"23rd March 2020, Currently, over 2.200 tests have been conducted in the Faroe Islands. Tests are conducted at the hospitals in the Faroe Islands, and the samples are examined by the Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority. The Faroe Islands seem to hold the record for most tests conducted per million inhabitants – at least compared to Scandinavia and other countries, which have a high amount of cases, statistics from the website Our World in Data reveal. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113034623/http://local.fo/covid-19-the-faroe-islands-conduct-the-most-tests/" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200321,C1: School closing,3,1,"21st March 2020, Bárður á Steig Nielsen, Prime Minister, announced at a press conference that the measures would remain in effect up to and including 13 April – after easter. This means that all schools, daycares, churches and a selection of other public institutions will remain closed for three more weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200322133250/http://local.fo/schools-and-daycares-to-remain-closed-until-mid-april/ " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200323,H2: Testing policy,3,,"23rd March 2020, The Faroe Islands conduct the most tests https://web.archive.org/web/20201207133644/http://local.fo/covid-19-the-faroe-islands-conduct-the-most-tests/" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"24th March 2020, Workplaces directly related to the coronavirus outbreak are allowed to make exceptions to the rules about resting time for staff. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207135121/http://kvf.fo/greinar/2020/03/24/deviations-working-time-regulations" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200329,C8: International travel controls,3,,"29th March 2020, The epidemic commission recommends that only permanent residents should travel to the Faroes for Easter, and all incoming passengers should self-quarantine for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/2/http://kvf.fo/greinar/2020/03/29/non-essential-air-travel-discouraged-over-easter." Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200329,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"29th March 2020, In an effort to clarify some possible misconceptions, KvF asked Chief Medical Officer Lars Fodgaard Møller to clarify some common concerns about the coronavirus. KvF TV news programme Dagur og Vika asked viewers to submit questions about the virus. https://web.archive.org/save/http://kvf.fo/greinar/2020/03/29/busting-corona-myths-top-doctor " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200331,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"31st March 2020, Although most institutions have closed down amid the corona lockdown, there are numerous phone helplines that can offer support and advice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207225036/https://corona.fo/news/242/help-is-only-a-phone-call-away?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200410,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"10th April 2020, Special corona strategy saves lives The Faroese strategy has placed a strong focus on suppression, with world record high test numbers relative to the population as a means of suppressing the virus entirely by trying to catch cases early and trace all contacts. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208075454/http://kvf.fo/greinar/2020/04/10/special-corona-strategy-saves-lives " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200413,H2: Testing policy,3,,"13th April 2020, More than ten percent of the Faroese population has been tested for COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208084120/http://local.fo/more-than-ten-percent-of-the-faroese-population-has-been-tested-for-covid-19/" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200417,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"17th March 2020, Reduced Timetables Extended From April 20th to April 27th. Strandfaraskip Landsins has decided to extend the reduced timetables on our ferry and bus routes. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ssl.fo/en/news/reduced-timetables-extended-from-april-20th-to-april-27th/ " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200420,C1: School closing,2,1,"20th April 2020, Preschool and grades 1 to 3 will return to normal classes from Monday 20 April 2020. Classes are voluntary. There will be organized teaching but attendance will not be compulsory, so that parents who so wish and have the possibility, can keep their children at home. Afterschool recreation centers will also reopen from Monday 20 April 2020. Grades 4 to 10 will continue to have classes from home. Pupils in grades 9 and 10 will not have final exams in the summer. For the final year of high school, some classes will resume on school premises from Monday 20 April 2020. Final exams for the graduating high school year are under consideration and will be adapted to circumstances. Classes for other high school years will continue to take place remotely. Vocational classes at the Technical College in Klaksvík and Glasir in Tórshavn will resume from Monday 20 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208110250/https://corona.fo/news/308/easing-restrictions?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"20th April 2020, Work in the public sector shall continue as usual, to the extent this is possible. This means that services for citizens and businesses should be provided as usual, while adhering to the guidelines for preventing infection. As far as possible, employees in the public sector who can work from home should continue to do so. Some parts of the private sector will begin to increase their activities. As they do, it remains vitally important that all official guidelines for measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus continue to be followed closely. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208110250/https://corona.fo/news/308/easing-restrictions?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200420,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"20th April 2020, it is recommended that both indoor winter sports and outdoor summer sports are played without spectators. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208110250/https://corona.fo/news/308/easing-restrictions?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200420,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"20th April 2020, Churches and other congregations are advised to continue to organize their activities without gathering in person. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208110250/https://corona.fo/news/308/easing-restrictions?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200420,C8: International travel controls,3,,"20th April 2020,All travel to and from the Faroe Islands continues to be restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208110250/https://corona.fo/news/308/easing-restrictions?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200501,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"1st May 2020, SSL busses will service all routes, although with a reduced schedule. The priority will be to ensure that people can get to and from work in the morning and afternoon. Ferries are currently operating with a reduced schedule. From 1 May the ferry to Mykines will resume. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208105658/https://corona.fo/news/378/reopening-faroese-society-phase-2?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200504,C1: School closing,2,0,"The Government proposes the following changes: · Grade 4 starts back at school on 4 May · Grade 5 starts back at school on 11 May · Grade 9 starts back at school on 18 May https://web.archive.org/web/20201208105658/https://corona.fo/news/378/reopening-faroese-society-phase-2?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"4th May 2020, Businesses such as hairdressers, dentists, physio and ergo therapists, driving instructors, beauticians, opticians and the like can reopen and resume their services from 4 May, in adherence to the public health guidelines. Public sector employees will once again work from their offices to the extent possible, but if special circumstances so require, they may still work from home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208105658/https://corona.fo/news/378/reopening-faroese-society-phase-2?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"4th May 2020, No festivals or larger cultural events should be held before 30 June. The situation will be assessed and a new announcement made towards the end of May. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208105658/https://corona.fo/news/378/reopening-faroese-society-phase-2?_l=en " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From 4 May, a maximum of 50 people can gather in one place. A personal distance of 2 meters should be maintained. Restaurants, bars and dance venues can reopen in adherence to the public health guidelines. They should continue to close no later than 22:00. With an increase in the recommended maximum number of people at any one gathering, churches and congregations can resume their activities in adherence to the public health guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208105658/https://corona.fo/news/378/reopening-faroese-society-phase-2?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200504,C8: International travel controls,3,,"4th May 2020, Tourists are advised not to travel to the Faroe Islands, at least until 30 June. Anyone else travelling to the Faroe Islands is still expected to self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival. Procedures will be intensified, with closer follow-up and reminders of the need to adhere to the recommendation on self-quarantine. If necessary, the Government will implement regulations for mandatory quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208105658/https://corona.fo/news/378/reopening-faroese-society-phase-2?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200508,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"From 8 May the full timetable will resume for all routes. The number of passengers will continue to be restricted and according to request. All ferries will be operating according to their normal schedule, with certain continued restrictions for passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208105658/https://corona.fo/news/378/reopening-faroese-society-phase-2?_l=en " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200509,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Sporting events can resume from Saturday 9 May under controlled conditions. To begin with, it is recommended that both indoor winter sports and outdoor summer sports are played without spectators. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208105658/https://corona.fo/news/378/reopening-faroese-society-phase-2?_l=en " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200514,C1: School closing,0,,"On Thursday 14 May 2020, the Government of the Faroe Islands announced the third phase in the reopening of Faroese society. All levels of primary and secondary school will return to school. This means that pupils in grades 6, 7, 8 and 10 should return to school as soon as possible. The University of the Faroe Islands, the Centre of Maritime Studies and Engineering and colleges can also resume normal activities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208121019/https://corona.fo/news/431/reopening-faroese-society-phase-3?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200514,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"14th May 2020, The recommendation remains that no festivals or larger cultural events should be held before 30 June. The situation will be assessed and a new announcement made towards the end of May. Spectators can now attend rowing races, football matches and other sporting events, but under conditions designed to minimise the risk of infection. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208121019/https://corona.fo/news/431/reopening-faroese-society-phase-3?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200514,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"People can now gather in groups of up to 100, while also maintaining the recommended physical distance. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208121019/https://corona.fo/news/431/reopening-faroese-society-phase-3?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200514,C5: Close public transport,0,,"SSL buses will now resume their normal schedule on all routes, with no requirement for prior booking. Some restrictions will still apply. A maximum of 22 passengers can travel with the larger buses, 10 with the medium size buses and 5 with people with the small buses. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208121019/https://corona.fo/news/431/reopening-faroese-society-phase-3?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200514,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Tourists continue to be urged not to travel to the Faroe Islands before 30 June. All people arriving in the Faroe Islands should self-quarantine for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208121019/https://corona.fo/news/431/reopening-faroese-society-phase-3?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200520,C1: School closing,0,,"20th May 2020, remaining groups restricted to online classes during the lockdown, will now go back to school. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028191641/http://kvf.fo/greinar/2020/05/16/everyone-back-school-next-week" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200531,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"31st May 2020, The Government has announced plans to further increase activity in the Faroe Islands. The advice remains that no music festivals should be held for the time being. This recommendation applies until 31 August 2020. Further announcements will be made as soon as circumstances allow. Festival organisers will be entitled to reimbursement for financial loss according to the same rules that apply to the business sector. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Culture is currently preparing further guidelines. Village festivals can go ahead this summer if they are organised in accordance with the public health guidelines. The Corona Advisory Group can provide advice and guidance on practical arrangements. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208130649/https://corona.fo/news/458/reopening-the-faroe-islands?_l=en " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200531,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Bars and nightclubs continue to be advised to close before midnight. The Government is currently considering options for enforcing this as a compulsory restriction. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208130649/https://corona.fo/news/458/reopening-the-faroe-islands?_l=en " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200615,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On Monday 15 June, the Faroe Islands will reopen to visitors from Denmark, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Germany. Travel from other destinations remains limited to Faroese residents returning home, and people travelling for work in the Faroe Islands. Travellers from Denmark, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Germany should present proof of a negative COVID-19 test that has been taken within the last five days. Faroese residents are not required to be tested prior to returning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208131356/https://corona.fo/news/475/new-guidelines-for-travellers-to-the-faroe-islands?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200615,H2: Testing policy,3,,"15th June 2020, The Government aims to make it easier for people in the Faroe Islands to be tested. Work is therefore under way to set up a further testing centre. The Corona Advisory Group will organise the testing centre. Around 100 offshore and fishing crew arrive in the Faroe Islands every week. Special arrangements will now apply, making it easier for them to be tested for COVID-19 while they are in the Faroe Islands, thus removing the need for quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208131356/https://corona.fo/news/475/new-guidelines-for-travellers-to-the-faroe-islands?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200627,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From Saturday 27 June, As travel will be opened up between the Faroe Islands and a larger number of countries, all people travelling to the Faroe Islands must be tested for COVID-19. This requirement also applies to Faroese citizens and residents who have been travelling abroad. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208132224/https://corona.fo/news/486/all-travellers-must-now-be-tested?_l=en " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200720,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The health authorities have the contact details of all passengers, and those deemed to have been at risk of infection will be asked to self-isolate for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208132936/https://kvf.fo/greinar/2020/07/20/contact-tracing-may-be-complicated" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200720,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"20th July 2020, All passengers must wear face masks when travelling from the airport on our bus route 300 and possible further travel with one of our busses and ferries. Face masks can be purchased at the information centre at the airport. Passengers without face masks will not be allowed on board. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208094725/https://www.ssl.fo/en/news/mandatory-face-masks/ " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200727,C8: International travel controls,1,,"27th July 2020, The Ministry of Health has prolonged the contracts with Thetis and Smyril Line regarding COVID-19 testing to ensure that testing of travellers continues to be carried out as efficiently and safely as possible. The guidelines for travellers to the Faroe Islands remain the same up to and including 14 August. All people arriving in the Faroe Islands should continue to be tested up to and including 14 August. Testing is free of charge. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208133302/https://corona.fo/news/512/testing-of-travellers-extended-for-two-more-weeks?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200805,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"5th Aug 2020, A new and aggressive testing strategy forms the basis of the new plan to prevent further spread of Covid-19. All mass events should be cancelled or postponed, and nightlife establishments are encouraged to close until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208133915/http://kvf.fo/greinar/2020/08/05/new-covid-19-preventive-measures" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200805,C8: International travel controls,1,,"5th Aug 2020, The guidelines for travellers to the Faroe Islands remain the same up to and including 31 October. All people arriving in the Faroe Islands should continue to be tested up to and including 31 October. The government also urges all travellers to get a follow-up test six days after arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208134548/https://corona.fo/news/531/new-measures-testing-of-travellers-extended-until-end-of-october?_l=en " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200805,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"5th Aug 2020, A new and aggressive testing strategy forms the basis of the new plan to prevent further spread of Covid-19. The use of protective face masks is recommended in crowded places. - People are urged to take the social distancing and hygiene guidelines seriously. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208133915/http://kvf.fo/greinar/2020/08/05/new-covid-19-preventive-measures" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200810,C8: International travel controls,1,,"10th Aug 2020, All travellers are still required to get tested upon arrival. Furthermore all travellers should get a test on day six after arrival. All travellers are given a pamphlet upon arrival stating the guidelines. Click here for the pamphlet. The guidelines for travellers from open countries are as follow: After you are tested upon arrival to the Faroe Islands, go directly to your place of residence and self-quarantine until your test result is available (next morning). Take particular care on the journey from the airport or the ferry terminal to your place of residence. It is strongly recommended that you get tested on the 6th day after arrival. This test is also free of charge. Until the test result for the 6th day is available, you need to be particularly cautious and maintain the recommended personal distance of 1 to 2 meters, have good hygiene, use hand sanitizer and do not attend large gatherings. Be particularly aware of symptoms. If you experience symptoms, you should self-isolate and get tested as soon as possible. Avoid all places where it is difficult to maintain a personal distance. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208135413/https://corona.fo/news/557/guidelines-for-travellers-to-the-faroe-islands?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20200908,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"8th Sept 2020, Masks no longer a requirement. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020232057/https://local.fo/hospitals-open-to-visitors-again-masks-no-longer-a-requirement/" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20201023,C8: International travel controls,1,,"23rd Oct 2020, People travelling to the Faroes from a country with more than 50 positive tests per 100,000 inhabitants are required to undergo follow-up tests six days after the initial test at the airport or by ship. These people must also be extra mindful of the health guidelines regarding social distancing and hygiene in the first 14 days after arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208141830/https://corona.fo/news/682/special-guidelines-for-travellers?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20201113,C8: International travel controls,2,,"13th Nov 2020, The Government tightens border controls and travel advice. Anyone travelling to the Faroe Islands should provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test which has been taken no more than three days before departure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208142327/https://corona.fo/news/704/the-government-tightens-border-controls-and-travel-advice?_l=en https://web.archive.org/web/20201208142611/https://corona.fo/news/706/new-recommendations-in-effect-from-13-november-and-for-the-rest-of-the-year?_l=en " Faeroe Islands,FRO,20201203,C8: International travel controls,2,,"3rd Dec 2020, Mandatory border testing continues until 31 March. This strategy has played an important role in limiting the spread of the virus; however, the commission is keen to point out that testing travellers are only part of the solution. Social distancing, good hygiene, staying at home if any symptoms appear and taking a follow-up test on day six after arriving from abroad remain crucial in the fight against Covid-19, says the epidemic commission. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208143045/https://corona.fo/news/734/mandatory-border-testing-continues-until-31-march?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20201211,H2: Testing policy,3,,"11. December 2020, Test center opening hours are scheduled. Testing is free of charge. Those wishing to be tested in Klaksvík, Tórshavn and Tvøroyri are required to pre-register here or book a time slot on 304545. Telephone opening hours are Monday to Friday 14pm to 16pm. Once registered, people receive a notification by phone and email, which they are asked to show on arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201215105712/https://corona.fo/news/675/test-center-opening-hours?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20201214,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"14. December 2020, The Government with new measures for Christmas Retailers at Christmas: Businesses should ensure that hand sanitiser is readily available and that stores are kept clean. Signs should be clearly displayed to help customers keep to the recommendations. Staff should use protective gear where necessary. Retailers can help by making face masks available for customers. If retailers cannot limit the number of customers so that the recommended distances can be maintained, then both customers and staff are advised to wear face masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214155432/https://corona.fo/news/748/the-government-with-new-measures-for-christmas?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20201214,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"14. December 2020, The Government with new measures for Christmas · Sport: All indoor sporting events should be held without spectators. This applies to both adult and children’s competitions. Coaches and assistants can be present during matches. · Schools and daycare centres are advised not to hold larger events to which people from outside the institution are usually invited. This includes Christmas celebrations which would normally be attended by parents and other family members. Christmas church services for school pupils and preschool children should not be organised as usual this year https://web.archive.org/web/20201214155432/https://corona.fo/news/748/the-government-with-new-measures-for-christmas?_l=en" Faeroe Islands,FRO,20201214,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"14. December 2020, The Government with new measures for Christmas · Schools and daycare centres are advised not to hold larger events to which people from outside the institution are usually invited. This includes Christmas celebrations which would normally be attended by parents and other family members. Christmas church services for school pupils and preschool children should not be organised as usual this year. · Christmas shopping: Special emphasis should be placed on social distancing hand and hygiene and. It is advisable that only one person in the household does the shopping, rather than going several together. It is also advisable to go shopping when there are fewer people. Face masks are recommended when a lot of people are in a shop. If you have come to the Faroe Islands from abroad, you should not go shopping at all until you have received a negative result from the test that you should take 6 days after arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214155432/https://corona.fo/news/748/the-government-with-new-measures-for-christmas?_l=en" Gabon,GAB,20200122,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The first report of coronavirus appeared on the Gabonese governments website was published on 22 January 2020. Regular press releases appear as available pdfs on Ministry of Health website since then. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622140821/http://www.gouvernement.ga/5-conseil-des-ministres/3638-annee-2020/3639-une-epidemie-dune-nouvelle-souche-de-virus-appartenant-a-la-famille-des-coronavirus/" Gabon,GAB,20200207,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""However, in view of the spread of this epidemic beyond the epicenter, the Government has decided to raise the level of surveillance and to suspend, until further notice, access to the national territory for any passenger coming from from China"" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200622133958/http://www.gouvernement.ga/3467-gouvernement/3657-communique-du-gouvernement-relatif-aux-mesures-de-vigilance-sanitaire-aux-aeroports-et-ports/] " Gabon,GAB,20200307,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""- Restriction of non-essential missions abroad for members of the government and agents of the state; - Restricting travel to or from countries identified as being at high risk of contamination. For nationals and residents with symptoms of the disease in from these countries, a 14-day quarantine measure will be automatically applied; - The intensification of awareness campaigns towards the populations on COVID-19. In addition to the measures just listed, the Government strongly recommends: The postponement to a later date of all international events planned in Gabon;"" https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.gouvernement.ga/5-conseil-des-ministres/3638-annee-2020/3670-communique-du-gouvernement-a-l-issue-du-conseil-presidentiel-sur-l-epidemie-de-covid-19-qui-s-est-tenu-ce-samedi-7-mars-2020-/" Gabon,GAB,20200312,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The first coronavirus cases were reported in the media on 10 March 2020. Media continues to report on cases and subsequent measures taken by government to prevent the spread, however not in a coordinated way or using effective social media by government. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622140957/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-ghana-gabon/ghana-gabon-confirm-first-cases-of-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Z3X9 https://www.iata.org/contentassets/a0a7300207674d3193c2538574da9362/gabon-ncov-measures.pdf " Gabon,GAB,20200312,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to UNICEF situation overview Gabon has been testing symptomatic patients since March 12th. However, as of April 24 testing scope broaden to general availability albeit lagging in results. https://reliefweb.int/report/gabon/unicef-gabon-covid-19-situation-report-02-reporting-period-15-30-april" Gabon,GAB,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"An announcement of measures by President Ali Bongo on 13 March included banning of all gatherings of more than 50 people and the suspension of national sporting and public cultural events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622132115/https://gabonactu.com/coronavirus-declaration-tres-dure-du-gabon-pour-eviter-la-propagation-du-virus/" Gabon,GAB,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"An announcement of measures by President Ali Bongo on 13 March included banning of all gatherings of more than 50 people and the suspension of national sporting and public cultural events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622132115/https://gabonactu.com/coronavirus-declaration-tres-dure-du-gabon-pour-eviter-la-propagation-du-virus/" Gabon,GAB,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 13 April: Gabon on Friday adopted measures to combat the new coronavirus, including the closure of schools for two weeks and a halt to the granting of tourist visas for areas affected by the pandemic.The granting of tourist visas is suspended “from the most infected areas, namely the European Union, China, South Korea and the United States,” the statement said. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/14/covid-19-gabon-shuts-stops-issuing-tourist-visas-to-citizens-of-hardest-hit//" Gabon,GAB,20200314,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The population is advised to only embark on essential travels. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417085117/https://www.gabonmediatime.com/gabon-coronavirus-le-gouvernement-deconseille-les-transports-en-commun-sauf-urgence/" Gabon,GAB,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Gabon on Friday adopted measures to combat the new coronavirus, including the closure of schools for two weeks and a halt to the granting of tourist visas for areas affected by the pandemic. [...] “In order to anticipate any epidemic in our country and to protect our populations,” the Gabonese government explained in a statement issued on Friday evening, all schools will be closed until 30 March, gatherings of more than 50 people are banned and bars and nightclubs are closed “until further notice”."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200428033814/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/14/covid-19-gabon-shuts-stops-issuing-tourist-visas-to-citizens-of-hardest-hit//" Gabon,GAB,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The closure of pre-primary, primary, professional and University establishments"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200417074718/http://www.gabonactu.com/declaration-integrale-sur-la-fermeture-des-frontieres-au-gabon/" Gabon,GAB,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some businesses (e.g. motels, clubs, bars) closed, some nonessential (e.g. hair salons) restricted to one customer at a time but allowed to remain open, others exempt from customer limits but asked to keep 1m between people (e.g. grocery stores) https://web.archive.org/web/20200417074718/http://www.gabonactu.com/declaration-integrale-sur-la-fermeture-des-frontieres-au-gabon/" Gabon,GAB,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events to be cancelled and all the gatherings to be restricted to under 10 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417074718/http://www.gabonactu.com/declaration-integrale-sur-la-fermeture-des-frontieres-au-gabon/" Gabon,GAB,20200320,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Government announced measures restricting all the public and private gatherings to not more than 10 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417074718/http://www.gabonactu.com/declaration-integrale-sur-la-fermeture-des-frontieres-au-gabon/" Gabon,GAB,20200320,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""There is a limit of three persons in private vehicles.??For public transport, there is a maximum of nine passengers in 18-seat taxi buses, three passengers in taxis, and 10 passengers in buses with 30 seats.??Public transport drivers must wear gloves and masks and must be in possession of disinfectant products.??Passengers must disinfect their hands upon entering the vehicle."" ""A ban on all passenger trains except for freight trains and trains carrying petroleum products may continue to operate."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200428035829/https://ga.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/coronavirus-update/" Gabon,GAB,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Closure of all land, sea, and air borders, except for freight shipments."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200428035829/https://ga.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/coronavirus-update/" Gabon,GAB,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On March 20 and 21, the Gabonese government announced a number of new measures aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. These measures include a countrywide curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622131619/https://ga.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Gabon,GAB,20200329,C1: School closing,3,1,"""On March 29, the Gabonese government announced that schools will remain closed until further notice."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200428035829/https://ga.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/coronavirus-update/" Gabon,GAB,20200330,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Dr. Guy Patrick Obiang Ndong announced that from Monday, March 30, health personnel will screen all contact cases."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200417082047/https://www.gabonreview.com/gabon-tous-les-cas-contacts-seront-depistes-au-covid-19/" Gabon,GAB,20200403,E1: Income support,2,0,"""Unemployment benefit of between 50% and 70% of previous income. Low income (between 80.000CFA and 150.000CFA) will be maintained."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622142844/https://www.macrotopic.com/HTML/gov_measures/covid19_goverment_measures_GAB.html" Gabon,GAB,20200409,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government is drafting legislation to adjust spending plans. OPEC’s second-smallest member secured $147 million from the International Monetary Fund on Friday to support its efforts to contain the virus and the economic damage it causes. President Ali Bongo Ondimba said an ""exceptional massive aid"" package of FCFA 250 billion ($415 million) had been set up to help both individuals and businesses who have been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. He said the state will inject FCFA 225 million will be used to help companies while FCFA 6 billion ($10 million) will be dedicated to monthly payment of electricity and water bills for the ""most fragile and economically weak"" Gabonese. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622142711/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-11/gabon-declares-state-of-emergency-over-covid-19-revises-outlook" Gabon,GAB,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On April 10, authorities announced the implementation of a 15-day lockdown in the capital Libreville, and the nearby communes of Owendo, Akanda, Ntoum, and Pointe Denis as of Monday, April 13. As such, residents are only permitted to leave their homes for limited reasons, such as obtaining essential goods or seeking healthcare. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426174033/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332106/gabon-authorities-implement-15-day-lockdown-in-libreville-april-13-update-5" Gabon,GAB,20200410,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On April 10, authorities announced the implementation of a 15-day lockdown in the capital Libreville, and the nearby communes of Owendo, Akanda, Ntoum, and Pointe Denis as of Monday, April 13. Individuals are not allowed to leave the lockdown regions. Further travel within the Grande Libreville area and across Gabon has been restricted. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426174033/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332106/gabon-authorities-implement-15-day-lockdown-in-libreville-april-13-update-5 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426175024/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200412,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On April 10, the Gabonese government announced a 15-day period of confinement for Libreville, Owendo, Akanda, Ntoum, and Pointe Dénis. The period of confinement began at midnight on April 12 and may be extended as necessary. All U.S. citizens who reside in the areas listed should prepare to remain at home for an extended period. As of April 15, individuals in all parts of the country are required to wear masks in public to limit the spread of COVID-19. During the period of confinement, residents may leave their homes only to perform necessary tasks such as securing food, water, or medicine or if their job involves performing a service that the government has deemed essential. Individuals should remain in their own communes when they leave their homes to procure essential goods. Supermarkets, stores that sell food, and pharmacies will remain open. Persons who must leave their homes to provide essential services must obtain a laissez-passer from the Ministry of Interior. Law enforcement and military officials will monitor compliance with the confinement measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428035829/https://ga.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/coronavirus-update/" Gabon,GAB,20200412,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people have been banned. The wearing of masks in public areas is obligatory. the Gabonese government announced a 15-day period of confinement for Libreville, Owendo, Akanda, Ntoum, and Pointe Dénis https://web.archive.org/save/https://ga.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/coronavirus-update/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200413,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"For 15 days, visits to relatives and friends have been suspended, as are birthdays and religious celebrations. According to the UK Home Office, gatherings of more than 10 people are banned. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/staying-during-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200518184300/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/14/covid-19-gabon-begins-lockdown//" Gabon,GAB,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On Monday 13 April Gabon has extended its lock-down from specific cities to nationwide. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/14/covid-19-gabon-begins-lockdown//" Gabon,GAB,20200424,H2: Testing policy,3,,"According to UNICEF situation overview Gabon has been testing symptomatic patients since March 12th. However, as of April 24 testing scope broaden to general availability albeit lagging in results. https://reliefweb.int/report/gabon/unicef-gabon-covid-19-situation-report-02-reporting-period-15-30-april" Gabon,GAB,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""On April 27, the Gabonese government announced the following modifications to previously enacted confinement measures: - Companies should continue to encourage telework for employees but may gradually return to business and administrative activities. Work hours must be limited to 7:30 am to 2:00 pm. Health control devices such as thermoflash devices, hand sanitizer, and masks must be placed at company and administrative office entrances. - Small businesses such as hair salons, garages, tire repair ships, and artisan workshops may begin to reopen subject to social distancing measures such as reductions in the numbers of staff and clients, the presence of disinfectants, and the wearing of masks. - Other commercial enterprises such as hardware stores, building and construction entities, and retailers of office supplies, furniture, and appliances, will gradually reopen with social distancing measures in place. - Bars, restaurants, and hotels will remain closed until further notice."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622131619/https://ga.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Gabon,GAB,20200427,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lockdown extended in Libreville (was meant to end on April 27th). https://web.archive.org/web/20200622134936/https://www.gabonmediatime.com/covid-19-le-confinement-du-grand-libreville-maintenu-dans-sa-forme-actuelle/" Gabon,GAB,20200510,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Relief as some non-essential businesses reopen: https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/02/relief-as-gabon-relaxes-covid-19-lockdown-on-capital-suburbs/" Gabon,GAB,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""There is no change in the restriction’s measures since May the 11th when the Government ended the State of Emergency and relaxed some of the lockdown constraints while maintaining and enforcing strict social distancing guidelines with compulsory mask wearing along all the other prevention actions, school shutdown and the ban of commercial flights and interprovincial traveling. However, With the lockdown relaxed in greater Libreville area, compliance with rules on social distancing and use of facemasks is inadequate."" https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Gabon%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20%E2%80%93%20%2304%20Reporting%20period%20-%2017-28%20May%202020.pdf Still a 6pm-6am nationwide curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622131034/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/staying-during-coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The State of Emergency will be lifted from midnight on 11 May. Restrictions on travel within the Grande Libreville area have been lifted. Travel outside Libreville to inland Gabon remains restricted." Gabon,GAB,20200514,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Start of publishing Facebook videos/graphics to spread awareness of health measures to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622141442/https://www.facebook.com/PresidenceGabon/videos/272794397185865/" Gabon,GAB,20200609,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no gatherings of more than 10 people. According to UK FCO travel advice. " Gabon,GAB,20200609,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to UK FCO, restrictions on travel within the Grande Libreville area have been lifted since May 11 however, travel outside Libreville to inland Gabon remains restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622131034/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/staying-during-coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200615,C1: School closing,2,1,"The government enacted a gradual and phased school resumption, starting with the baccalaureate examination classes, which have resumed on July 15. See UNICEF situation report: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Gabon%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%207%20-%20for%2024%20June%20-%2022%20July%202020.pdf " Gabon,GAB,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 1 July, Commercial air travel were allowed to resume. Two international flights per airline per week will be permitted. Although Gabon’s land and sea borders remain closed to travelers, travel by air, boat, and train within Gabon may resume. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812014048/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Gabon/Content/Detail/Report/32b12479-5bf5-4224-adf1-190ebb9037cd" Gabon,GAB,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. Markets have reopened as normal. Restaurants with a terrace are also allowed to reopen. Bars remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812013920/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200804,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are still banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812013920/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are still banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812013920/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200804,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change. Restrictions on travel within the Grande Libreville area have been lifted. Travel outside Libreville to inland Gabon remains restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812013920/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200804,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 1 July, Commercial air travel were allowed to resume. Two international flights per airline per week will be permitted. Although Gabon’s land and sea borders remain closed to travelers, travel by air, boat, and train within Gabon may resume. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812014048/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Gabon/Content/Detail/Report/32b12479-5bf5-4224-adf1-190ebb9037cd " Gabon,GAB,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823203327/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200813,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823203327/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823203327/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200813,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change in policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823203327/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200813,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823203327/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200823203327/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200813,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823203327/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200813,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823203327/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200813,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public health campaign on social media. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823202512/https://www.facebook.com/Covid19GOUVGA/" Gabon,GAB,20200813,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing is still being carried out. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823202512/https://www.facebook.com/Covid19GOUVGA/" Gabon,GAB,20200824,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903130359/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus." Gabon,GAB,20200824,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change found. " Gabon,GAB,20200824,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903130359/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200824,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change found. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903130827/https://ga.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/coronavirus-update/" Gabon,GAB,20200824,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""A curfew will remain in effect, but with reduced hours (20:00 to 05:00)."". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903130827/https://ga.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/coronavirus-update/" Gabon,GAB,20200824,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""You must wear a mask in public areas."". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903130359/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in the policies. It is reported on 13 September that no new deaths linked to Covid-19 is recored in Gabon for a month. https://archive.vn/mCnTH" Gabon,GAB,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923071721/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200915,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned in public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923071721/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923071721/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions on travel within the Grande Libreville area have been lifted. Travel outside Libreville to inland Gabon remains restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923071721/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20200915,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923071806/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon" Gabon,GAB,20200915,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923071721/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus " Gabon,GAB,20200924,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy. The government, however, is discussing to extend the measures 'to the fight against Covid-19', which ended on September 27. https://archive.vn/fHDMP" Gabon,GAB,20200924,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Taxis in Gabon are only permitted to carry up to three passengers. (Cannot find out from which day this rule came into effect, but very likely is after 15 September, because the archived webpage of gov.uk's travel advice on Gabon contains no information about taxis) https://archive.vn/nTsUP" Gabon,GAB,20200924,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"A 8pm-5am curfew remains in effect. https://archive.vn/nTsUP" Gabon,GAB,20201006,C1: School closing,2,1,"“The Ministry of Education announced in a statement read on the set of the Gabonese National Television on 27th August that school starts for the year 2020-2021 is 9 November as the administrative back is scheduled October 26th.” “Only the final year students returned to classes in August to prepare for the baccalaureate.” “The Primary School Certificate (CEP) and the First Cycle Study Certificate (BEPC) exams have been canceled. Pupils were declared admitted or failed on the basis of cumulative class marks.” Source: https://archive.vn/97Xbg " Gabon,GAB,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No Policy change. However, the government communication said, Prime Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda and members of the government will hold a press conference on the 16th of October that will focus on phase 2 of the reduction of restrictive measures. This will include lifting the curfew, reopening places of worship and bars, and authorizing businesses that are still prohibited from operating. https://archive.vn/KMYyA " Gabon,GAB,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No Policy change. However, the government communication said, Prime Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda and members of the government will hold a press conference on the 16th of October that will focus on phase 2 of the reduction of restrictive measures. This will include lifting the curfew, reopening places of worship and bars, and authorizing businesses that are still prohibited from operating. https://archive.vn/KMYyA " Gabon,GAB,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No Policy Change." Gabon,GAB,20201006,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Flight restrictions have eased to allow three international flights per airline, per week. The nationals of the EU member states are still not allowed to Gabon https://archive.vn/RVmmI " Gabon,GAB,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No Policy change. There has been no update / statement from the Government regarding the end of the economic response. However, the website set up by the response unit and economic and social watch to help legally constituted SMEs and VSEs impacted by covid-19, rent payment help is still up so it is assumed that the aid is still ongoing. https://archive.vn/RWqJ6 Also, economic operators in the tourism sector could receive financial assistance from the government. https://archive.vn/QT7hg " Gabon,GAB,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Curfew is in effect, and restaurants have to close from 8pm onwards. Mosques and churches are allowed to open one day a week. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109223513/https://gabonactu.com/deconfinement-quelques-allegements-et-une-batterie-des-nouvelles-contraintes/" Gabon,GAB,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Church meetings allowed once a week, limited to 30 people at one time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109223513/https://gabonactu.com/deconfinement-quelques-allegements-et-une-batterie-des-nouvelles-contraintes/" Gabon,GAB,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the UK Government's travel information website, gatherings of more than 10 people are banned. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021205218/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus " Gabon,GAB,20201016,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is open but with social distancing and mask wearing requirements. According to the UK Government's travel information website, taxis are not allowed to carry more than three passengers. This is to help with social distancing. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021205218/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus " Gabon,GAB,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"According to the UK Government's travel information website, there is a daily curfew from 8pm to 5am. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021205218/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus " Gabon,GAB,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic flight restrictions have eased to allow four flights per airline per week. Travel outside Libreville to inland Gabon is allowed if you have a negative coronavirus test result that is less than 14 days old. National airlines are now allowed to operate as many flights as they wish. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109224542/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201109223513/https://gabonactu.com/deconfinement-quelques-allegements-et-une-batterie-des-nouvelles-contraintes/" Gabon,GAB,20201016,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to the UK Government's travel information website, domestic flight restrictions have eased to allow four flights per airline per week. One will be required to quarantine for 15 days in a government facility, or in another facility arranged by the place of work with permission from the Gabonese authorities. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021205218/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus " Gabon,GAB,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021215210/http://www.sante.gouv.ga/487-flash-infos/626-lutte-contre-le-coronavirus-respectez-les-consignes-de-prevention/" Gabon,GAB,20201016,H2: Testing policy,3,,"According to the UK Government's travel information website; Government of Gabon advice for anyone experiencing Covid-19 symptoms is to avoid immediately going to hospital and instead dial a toll free number (1410) and follow their instructions. If Covid-19 is suspected, an ambulance will be sent to collect the patient and to take them to one of the designated Covid-19 hospitals. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021205218/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus " Gabon,GAB,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the UK Government's travel information website, you must wear a mask in public areas. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021205218/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus " Gabon,GAB,20201022,C1: School closing,2,1,"No updates https://archive.vn/97Xbg " Gabon,GAB,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201025094803/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon" Gabon,GAB,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201025094803/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon" Gabon,GAB,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No updates No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201025094803/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon" Gabon,GAB,20201022,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Flight restrictions have eased to allow three international flights per airline, per week. For foreign nationals wishing to leave Gabon, you need to obtain a letter of permission (“authorisation de sortie”) from the Gabonese Government and have proof of a negative coronavirus test prior to departure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025094803/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon" Gabon,GAB,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No updates https://archive.vn/RWqJ6 " Gabon,GAB,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Gabon is among the 12 countries in Africa carrying out more than 10 tests per 100 000 people per week – a critical threshold for testing in the region. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025094445/https://www.afro.who.int/news/testing-core-gabons-covid-19-battle" Gabon,GAB,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201025094803/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon" Gabon,GAB,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Limited to 10 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109223513/https://gabonactu.com/deconfinement-quelques-allegements-et-une-batterie-des-nouvelles-contraintes/" Gabon,GAB,20201026,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport open, taxis limited to 3 passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109224542/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201026,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew in effect from 10pm to 5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109221657/https://gabonactu.com/la-rentree-scolaire-plombee-par-la-galere-de-taxi/" Gabon,GAB,20201026,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Flight restrictions have eased to allow three international flights per airline, per week. Check with your travel company for the latest information. For foreign nationals wishing to leave Gabon, you need to obtain a letter of permission (“authorisation de sortie”) from the Gabonese Government and have proof of a negative coronavirus test prior to departure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109224542/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201026,E1: Income support,2,0,"""Unemployment benefit of between 50% and 70% of previous income. Low income (between 80.000CFA and 150.000CFA) will be maintained."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109231833/https://www.gabonreview.com/aide-covid-19-demarrage-du-recensement-des-operateurs-des-bars-et-discotheques/" Gabon,GAB,20201026,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes noted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622142711/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-11/gabon-declares-state-of-emergency-over-covid-19-revises-outlook " Gabon,GAB,20201026,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still in effect. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021215210/http://www.sante.gouv.ga/487-flash-infos/626-lutte-contre-le-coronavirus-respectez-les-consignes-de-prevention/" Gabon,GAB,20201026,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201026,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025094445/https://www.afro.who.int/news/testing-core-gabons-covid-19-battle" Gabon,GAB,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109224542/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201031,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restriction lifted from 10 to 30 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109223513/https://gabonactu.com/deconfinement-quelques-allegements-et-une-batterie-des-nouvelles-contraintes/" Gabon,GAB,20201109,C1: School closing,2,1,"Pre-primary and primary school students returned to class, while middle and high school students return next Monday (17 November). https://web.archive.org/web/20201109221657/https://gabonactu.com/la-rentree-scolaire-plombee-par-la-galere-de-taxi/ AND https://web.archive.org/web/20201212040603/https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20201110-gabon-covid-ecoles-rouvrent-maternelle-et-primaire-rentr%C3%A9e" Gabon,GAB,20201110,C1: School closing,2,1,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since there is a restriction on gatherings it will affect public events" Gabon,GAB,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From 30 October 2020, gatherings of more than 30 people are banned, however, parliament and educational institutions are exempt from this limit. All place of worship can only open one day a week, with effect from 30 October. Places of worship with a maximum of 30 people have to observe the ‘sanitary protocol’ which includes compulsory wearing of masks, hand sanitisation, and social distancing. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123164859/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Taxis are only permitted to carry up to three passengers. The use of facemasks and other protective equipments are not stated. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123164859/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"There is a daily curfew from 10pm to 5am. From 26 October, people holding a Laissez-Passer (a pass issued to people carrying out essential services during curfew hours) will have to renew this via a new internet platform. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123164859/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No new policy found to be in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123164859/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Flight restrictions have eased to allow three flights per airline, per week. Land and sea borders are closed. On arrival, all passengers must take a compulsory test for COVID-19 at Libreville Airport. Passengers are then required to self-isolate for 48 hours whilst the COVID-19 test is being processed. If the COVID-19 test is negative, passengers will be issued a test certificate, which is valid for 14 days and can be renewed at the end of this period after another test is undertaken. If a COVID-19 test taken at the airport is positive, then passengers are required to continue self-isolation and await specific instructions from Gabonese health authorities. All COVID-19 tests taken in Gabon supersede any that were taken before arrival in Gabon. I would not consider this a ban as long as flights are still permitted. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123164426/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/entry-requirements" Gabon,GAB,20201110,E1: Income support,2,0,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Same as before" Gabon,GAB,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update Source: " Gabon,GAB,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new policy stating otherwise" Gabon,GAB,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new policy found stating otherwise" Gabon,GAB,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"You must wear a mask in public areas. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123164859/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201117,C1: School closing,2,1,"Pre-primary and primary school students returned to class on 9 November, while middle and high school students return on 17 November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109221657/https://gabonactu.com/la-rentree-scolaire-plombee-par-la-galere-de-taxi/ AND https://web.archive.org/web/20201212040603/https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/20201110-gabon-covid-ecoles-rouvrent-maternelle-et-primaire-rentr%C3%A9e" Gabon,GAB,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since there is a restriction on gatherings it will affect public events. Although religious activities are allowed but not more than 30 people are allowed to gather. Source: " Gabon,GAB,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"It's mandatory to wear a face mask in public. A curfew is in place from 10pm to 5am. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207172236/https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/gabon" Gabon,GAB,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Same as before" Gabon,GAB,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new update Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207171622/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/entry-requirements " Gabon,GAB,20201124,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change in policy found" Gabon,GAB,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update Source: " Gabon,GAB,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It's mandatory to wear a face mask in public. A curfew is in place from 10pm to 5am. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207172236/https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/gabon" Gabon,GAB,20201208,C1: School closing,0,,"According to the UNESCO website schools in Gabon are open Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214132240/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Gabon,GAB,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the IMF Policy Response site, Gabon has relaxed a lot of the measures that were formerly put in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214133554/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Gabon,GAB,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 30 October 2020, gatherings of more than 30 people are banned, however, parliament and educational institutions are exempt from this limit. All place of worship can only open one day a week, with effect from 30 October. Places of worship with a maximum of 30 people have to observe the ‘sanitary protocol’ which includes compulsory wearing of masks, hand sanitisation, and social distancing. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214134135/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213231305/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation in Gabon is operating in limited capacity. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213231446/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/gabon/" Gabon,GAB,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"There is a daily curfew from 10pm to 5am. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214134135/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus" Gabon,GAB,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in policy. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214133554/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Gabon,GAB,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213230628/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/entry-requirements" Gabon,GAB,20201208,E1: Income support,2,0,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update" Gabon,GAB,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214135742/https://www.facebook.com/Covid19GOUVGA/?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxNTQ5OTA0MjI3NzgwODFfMTU1MDE1NTUyNzc1NTY4" Gabon,GAB,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214133554/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Gabon,GAB,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update found" Gabon,GAB,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"You must wear a mask in public areas. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213231305/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/gabon/coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20201213231446/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/gabon/" United Kingdom,GBR,20200120,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1," [Advice for symptomatic individuals returning from China to the UK to present if symptomatic released: ""20 January... issued clinical guidance for the detection and diagnosis of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus... Individuals should seek medical attention if they develop respiratory symptoms within 14 days of visiting Wuhan""] https://web.archive.org/web/20200203214334/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/novel-coronavirus-and-avian-flu-advice-for-travel-to-china " United Kingdom,GBR,20200120,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200203214334/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/novel-coronavirus-and-avian-flu-advice-for-travel-to-china [Advice for symptomatic individuals returning from China to present if symptomatic released: ""20 January... issued clinical guidance for the detection and diagnosis of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus... Individuals should seek medical attention if they develop respiratory symptoms within 14 days of visiting Wuhan""]" United Kingdom,GBR,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"31 January Public Health Wales Twitter Pages shows a website and campaign present: Source: http://archive.vn/IkLwK" United Kingdom,GBR,20200131,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200131093503/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cmo-confirms-cases-of-coronavirus-in-england [At time of announcement of first cases, ""we are already working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients had, to prevent further spread""]" United Kingdom,GBR,20200202,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"UK Public Health Campaign Launched https://web.archive.org/web/20200427142157/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-public-information-campaign-launched-across-the-uk" United Kingdom,GBR,20200304,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Handwashing campaign https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-information-campaign-focuses-on-handwashing " United Kingdom,GBR,20200308,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-outlines-further-plans-to-support-health-and-social-care-system-in-fight-against-covid-19 [""Expert teams continue to actively trace those who have come into contact with a suspected case""]" United Kingdom,GBR,20200312,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200312185645/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-government-announces-moving-out-of-contain-phase-and-into-delay [UK announces moving from 'contain' to delay 'phase'; no longer attempting to detect all cases and trace contacts: ""asking anyone who shows certain symptoms to self-isolate for 7 days""] https://web.archive.org/web/20200303105653/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan/coronavirus-action-plan-a-guide-to-what-you-can-expect-across-the-uk#our-response-to-the-current-coronavirus-outbreak [Comprehensive tracing during contain: ""Once a case has been detected, our public health agencies use tried and tested procedures for rapid tracing, monitoring and isolation of close contacts"".]" United Kingdom,GBR,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"*Scottish* Government Chief Medical Officer announces that with the move to the ""delay"" phase of COVID-19 planning, all people with a new continuous cough and/or high temperature, regardless of travel history or contact with confirmed cases, are to stay at home for 7 days and will not be tested. http://archive.vn/ajpmW" United Kingdom,GBR,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200319235039/https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-statement-on-coronavirus-16-march-2020 ""We need people to start working from home where they possibly can.""" United Kingdom,GBR,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200319235039/https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-statement-on-coronavirus-16-march-2020 (PM statement previous day) ""So from tomorrow, we will no longer be supporting mass gatherings with emergency workers in the way that we normally do. So mass gatherings, we are now moving emphatically away from.""" United Kingdom,GBR,20200317,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Mortgage holidays enacted to help homeowners who can't make payments due to coronavirus https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/17/coronavirus-rishi-sunak-promises-to-guarantee-330bn-loans-to-business" United Kingdom,GBR,20200318,C1: School closing,3,0,"On March 18th, Northern Ireland closed all of its schools to pupils with immediate effect. It joins Wales, Scotland, and England in closing schools, although these countries said they would close from Friday. In Northern Ireland, schools closed at 5pm on the 18th for students, although teachers are understood to be attending for another two days. Source 1 http://web.archive.org/web/20200730045554/https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/18/northern-ireland-closes-schools-immediate-effect-12419790/ Source 2 http://web.archive.org/web/20200519011018/https://www.thejournal.ie/are-schools-in-uk-closed-because-of-covid-19-5050150-Mar2020/ " United Kingdom,GBR,20200319,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"UK gov reaches agreement with energy companies to ensure people receive power throughout coronavirus crisis even if they fall into debt on payments ""Measures include ensuring prepayment and pay-as-you go customers remain supplied with energy through challenging times and supporting all customers in financial distress industry agreement signed by all UK domestic suppliers and will come into force immediately"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-agrees-measures-with-energy-industry-to-support-vulnerable-people-through-covid-19" United Kingdom,GBR,20200320,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200320191027/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-further-measures-on-social-distancing “The closures announced today will not impact the running of public transport, and government continues to work closely with transport operators to ensure that people who need to get to work can continue to do so. Yesterday, the government and rail industry agreed a plan that will see a gradual reduction in train services across the country to reflect lower passenger demand as people change their travel patterns to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, while keeping vital rail services running.”" United Kingdom,GBR,20200320,C8: International travel controls,0,,"*Earlier entered as 1 by another contributor (just for this day, with no entries for 5 days before), but found no apparent introduction of screenings*" United Kingdom,GBR,20200320,E1: Income support,2,0,"""the state would pay grants covering up to 80% of the salary of workers if companies kept them on their payroll, rather than lay them off as the economy crashes. The extraordinary payments will be worth up to a maximum of £2,500 per month, just above the median income."" -increase of universal basic income by £1000 a year for next twelve months https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/20/government-pay-wages-jobs-coronavirus-rishi-sunak" United Kingdom,GBR,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"21 March The government is asking the following businesses and other venues across the United Kingdom to close as soon as they reasonably can, and not to open for trade from Saturday 21 March: Cinemas, Theatres, Nightclubs, Bingo halls, Concert halls, Museums and galleries, Casinos, Betting shops, Spas, Massage parlours, Indoor skating rinks, Indoor fitness studios, gyms, swimming pools or other indoor leisure centres. Restaurants, bars, and cafes must convert to take-away or delivery only. Other businesses (including offices and factories) without interaction with the public can open provided they follow strict social distancing guidelines (""Employers who have people in their offices or onsite are advised to ensure that employees are able to follow the government’s guidelines on working safely.""); Government announcement source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200323173521/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-and-other-venues-subject-to-further-social-distancing-measures/businesses-and-other-venues-subject-to-further-social-distancing-measures Government guidelines source : https://web.archive.org/web/20200514194634/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/884695/Business_Closure_Revised_Guidance.pdf Public Health England Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514194047/http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/327/pdfs/uksi_20200327_en.pdf" United Kingdom,GBR,20200321,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200323173521/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/business-and-other-venues-subject-to-further-social-distancing-measures/businesses-and-other-venues-subject-to-further-social-distancing-measures (Government closes businesses and activities that involve social contact.) Scotland yet to make statement." United Kingdom,GBR,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The public is advised in Sturgeon's address to the Nation on 22 March that gatherings and parties, receptions and celebrations are not allowed. This now counts across all 4 devolved nations. http://archive.vn/wip/CY4Re" United Kingdom,GBR,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"In Scotland All citizens are advised to stay home unless it is absolutely essential to go out, and that includes working from home, wherever possible. http://archive.vn/wip/CY4Re http://archive.vn/wip/zwBhH" United Kingdom,GBR,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Scotland residents are asked to not relocate to smaller remote communities in an attempt to get out of the cities. This places pressure on the smaller communities and increases the strain and potential spread of the virus. Ferries will no longer take reservations or transit non-essential workers. http://archive.vn/wip/CY4Re" United Kingdom,GBR,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200320160258/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/schools-colleges-and-early-years-settings-to-close ""Schools will close from Monday, except for children of key workers and vulnerable children""" United Kingdom,GBR,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://archive.vn/VnrbU" United Kingdom,GBR,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Only households living under the same roof can congregate. Scotland hasn't made a statement yet. https://archive.vn/VnrbU" United Kingdom,GBR,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"UK residents ordered to stay at home with the exception of getting food, medicine and exercise, or assisting the elderly or vulnerable https://archive.vn/VnrbU" United Kingdom,GBR,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As part of the stay at home order, residents are asked to not travel far from their homes unless in exceptional circumstances. https://archive.vn/VnrbU" United Kingdom,GBR,20200323,E1: Income support,2,0,"£330bn (15% of GDP) in loans made available to allow firms to carry out fundamental day-to-day tasks such as paying wages and rent bills and buying stock. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430211444/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/17/coronavirus-rishi-sunak-promises-to-guarantee-330bn-loans-to-business" United Kingdom,GBR,20200324,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"In an official statement, all public gathering of 2 or more people (excluding households) are banned. Funerals are now restricted to immediate family only. http://archive.vn/wip/5wB5K" United Kingdom,GBR,20200326,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200426134836/https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2020/march/london-s-transport-commissioner-mike-brown-on-our-response-to-coronavirus Transport for London closes, as does National Rail, some of its lines and runs less services “We have seen Tube and rail passenger numbers plummet by 92 per cent and by almost 80 per cent on buses. This is enabling the transport network to serve the needs of health and other critical workers across the city. “" United Kingdom,GBR,20200326,E1: Income support,2,1,"Measures introduced to include self-employed workers: ""Self-employed workers can apply for a grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits to help them cope with the financial impact of coronavirus""; up to £2,500 a month in a single lump sum; paid in June; open to those who earn under £50,000 a year - up to 3.8 million of the 5 million people registered as self-employed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200410025157/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52053914" United Kingdom,GBR,20200327,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""From tomorrow (27 March 2020) following a decision by the Master of the Rolls with the Lord Chancellor’s agreement the court service will suspend all ongoing housing possession action – this means that neither cases currently in the system or any about to go in to it can progress to the stage where someone could be evicted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430205136/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-support-available-for-landlords-and-renters-reflecting-the-current-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak" United Kingdom,GBR,20200409,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Financial Conduct Authority announces debt relief including: ""-offer a temporary payment freeze on loans and credit cards for up to three months, for consumers negatively impacted by coronavirus -allow customers who are negatively impacted by coronavirus and who already have an arranged overdraft on their main personal current account, up to £500 charged at zero interest for three months -make sure that all overdraft customers are no worse off on price when compared to the prices they were charged before the recent overdraft pricing changes came into force -ensure consumers using any of these temporary payment freeze measures will not have their credit file affected"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-confirms-temporary-financial-relief-customers-impacted-coronavirus" United Kingdom,GBR,20200414,H2: Testing policy,1,," testing for critical workers who are self-isolating. https://archive.fo/wip/b5nZ3 " United Kingdom,GBR,20200419,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200426100749/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-school-closures/guidance-for-schools-about-temporarily-closing 19 Apr. Department for Education Schools will remain closed until further notice, except for children of critical workers and vulnerable children who are encouraged to attend where it is appropriate for them to do so. We will only re-open schools when the scientific advice indicates it is safe to do so, and will consult closely with the sector on our approach." United Kingdom,GBR,20200423,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430152144/https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/health-and-social-care-secretarys-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19-23-april-2020 23 Apr. Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock “We are currently testing the new NHS contact tracing app. If you become unwell with symptoms of coronavirus, you’ll be able to tell the NHS via this app. The app will then send an alert to other app users that you’ve been in significant contact with in recent days, even before you had the symptoms. So that they know and they can act accordingly, so we can get tests to people even if they are asymptomatic.”" United Kingdom,GBR,20200424,C8: International travel controls,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200426105659/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus No restriction on entry into the UK." United Kingdom,GBR,20200428,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430135116/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-school-closures/guidance-for-schools-about-temporarily-closing 28 Apr. Department for Education Schools will remain closed until further notice, except for children of critical workers and vulnerable children who are encouraged to attend where it is appropriate for them to do so. We will only re-open schools when the scientific advice indicates it is safe to do so, and will consult closely with the sector on our approach." United Kingdom,GBR,20200428,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430143036/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-expansion-of-access-to-coronavirus-testing-helps-protect-the-most-vulnerable 28 April Department of Health and Social Care Anyone in England with coronavirus symptoms who either has to leave home to go to work or is aged 65 and over will now be able to get tested." United Kingdom,GBR,20200428,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"From today, the use of face masks is recommended in Scotland in the limited face-to-face businesses that remain open. Recommended, not required. Hence 1T. http://archive.vn/XCsqq" United Kingdom,GBR,20200430,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430153728/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/nhs-coronavirus-app-what-how-work-when-download/ 30 Apr. The (NHS contact tracing) app is currently not available but an official launch is expected within a matter of weeks. " United Kingdom,GBR,20200505,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"'Isle of Wight residents will be the first to get access to a new contact tracing app as part of government action to minimise the spread of COVID-19.' Starting from Tues 5th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509164120/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-test-track-and-trace-plan-launched-on-isle-of-wight" United Kingdom,GBR,20200506,H2: Testing policy,1,,"'Only the following people and groups can register for an NHS test: All front-line health and social-care workers All hospital patients and care-home residents Essential workers with symptoms Anyone over 65 with symptoms People with symptoms who work outside their home Anyone with symptoms who lives with someone in the above categories' https://web.archive.org/web/20200509162527/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52475688 " United Kingdom,GBR,20200509,C8: International travel controls,0,,"'UK airlines say they have been told the government will bring in a 14-day quarantine for anyone arriving in the UK from any country apart from the Republic of Ireland in response to the coronavirus pandemic.' Due to begin at the end of May (no official announcement yet, and not clear what is due to happen for other arrivals (Eurostar/ ferry). https://web.archive.org/web/20200509161824/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52594023" United Kingdom,GBR,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Wales reopens garden centres but all other devolved nations only essential workplaces open https://web.archive.org/web/20200824162944/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-wales-to-open-garden-centres-and-relax-exercise-rules-from-monday-11985229" United Kingdom,GBR,20200513,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"States says you do not need to stay at home, but you should. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513021129/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do" United Kingdom,GBR,20200513,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"While in England lockdown measures are eased, so people 'can travel to outdoor open space irrespective of distance', in Wales, restrictions on internal movement remain. People in Wales cannot travel more than 5 miles from their house, ' to visit people or to exercise. You can only travel outside your local area for work (if you can’t work from home), shopping or caring for a vulnerable person.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200513143206/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do https://web.archive.org/web/20200621124326/https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2020-06/stay-local-new-rules-to-follow-from-1-june-2020.pdf http://archive.vn/9t4yy http://archive.vn/zRkUf" United Kingdom,GBR,20200518,H2: Testing policy,2,,"UK expands testing so that 'Everyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms can now get a test.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200621175239/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/everyone-in-the-united-kingdom-with-symptoms-now-eligible-for-coronavirus-tests " United Kingdom,GBR,20200520,C1: School closing,3,1,"From the week commencing 1 June: • nurseries and other early year providers, including childminders, to begin welcoming back all children • primary schools to welcome back children in nursery (where they have them), reception, year 1 and year 6 • secondary schools, sixth form, and further education colleges to begin some face to face support with year 10 and 12 pupils, although we do not expect these pupils to return on a full-time basis at this stage • all schools and childcare providers to continue to offer places to the priority groups – vulnerable children and children of critical workers – they have been supporting since the end of March • special schools, special post-16 institutions and hospital schools to work towards a phased return of more children and young people without a focus on specific year groups and informed by risk assessments • alternative provision to welcome back children in reception, year 1 and year 6 and begin some face to face support with year 10 and 11 pupils (as they have no year 12) This approach aims to limit numbers within schools and further education settings while ensuring that the children and young people who can benefit from attending most are able to do so. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/reopening-schools-and-other-educational-settings-from-1-june " United Kingdom,GBR,20200527,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"A NHS Test and Trace policy is being rolled out, intended to 'ensure that anyone who develops symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) can quickly be tested to find out if they have the virus, and also include targeted asymptomatic testing of NHS and social care staff and care home residents'; to 'help trace close recent contacts of anyone who tests positive for coronavirus and, if necessary, notify' them that they must self-isolate at home to help stop the spread of the virus'. As of May 27, 'This specific guidance applies in England only. All 4 administrations are working closely together to have a consistent and joined-up approach to testing and tracing.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200603202542/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works" United Kingdom,GBR,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Scotland is the final devolved nation to open up non essential businesses meaning GBR is now a 2G From 29 May, most outdoor work that has been put on hold can resume, and the construction industry will be able to restart site preparation. Garden centres and plant nurseries can reopen some of their services, and the government will no longer be discouraging drive-through food outlets from re-opening. Non-essential shops, and pubs, restaurants and cafes - except for takeaway - must remain closed at this stage. Household waste recycling centres can re-open from Monday (1 June) http://archive.vn/iZr7V" United Kingdom,GBR,20200601,C1: School closing,3,0,"From June 1, the government is asking some school levels to open in England. These include nurseries, years 1 and 6 of primary school, and special schools such as hospital schools. The other devolved governments of the UK are not yet asking any school levels to open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603201146/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/reopening-schools-and-other-educational-settings-from-1-june" United Kingdom,GBR,20200601,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"By 1st June, all four of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland governments announced track and trace was in place for all positive cases. They say it is done for every case but unable to confirm whether this occurs in reality. Northern Ireland, 12th March- early in developing an enhanced contract tracing programme in early March. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200625052344/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-52397772 England: 27th May NHS England Test and Trace. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701064205/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works Scotland: 27th May NHS Scotland “Everyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be put in touch with their local contact tracing team or the National Contact Tracing Service to help identify who they’ve been in close contact with” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200625111252/https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-contact-tracing Wales: 1st June NHS Wales Track and Trace launches: Source: http://archive.vn/vKudM Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621064811/https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2020-06-01/track-and-trace-system-rolled-out-across-wales-as-lockdown-restrictions-eased/" United Kingdom,GBR,20200608,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Passengers arriving in the UK will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611155101/https://homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/2020/05/22/factsheet-new-public-health-measures-at-the-uk-border-to-help-fight-coronavirus/" United Kingdom,GBR,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From Friday 12 June, all shops in Northern Ireland were allowed to open again. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621104003/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53007269" United Kingdom,GBR,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"People in Wales cannot travel more than 5 miles from their house, ' to visit people or to exercise. You can only travel outside your local area for work (if you can’t work from home), shopping or caring for a vulnerable person.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200621124326/https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2020-06/stay-local-new-rules-to-follow-from-1-june-2020.pdf " United Kingdom,GBR,20200612,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Since 18th May, 'anyone in England and Wales who has symptoms of coronavirus, whatever their age anyone in Scotland and Northern Ireland aged 5 and over who has symptoms of coronavirus'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621174858/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested" United Kingdom,GBR,20200613,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From 13th June, it is permitted in England and NI to form a ‘support bubble’ with ""one other household if you live alone or are a single parent with dependent children - in other words, you are in a household where there is only one adult. All those in a support bubble will be able to act as if they live in the same household - meaning they can spend time together inside each other’s homes and do not need to stay 2 metres apart. Support bubbles should be exclusive - meaning you should not switch the household you are in a bubble with or connect with multiple households"". For others in England, ""You will still be able to meet outdoors with groups of up to six people from different households, provided social distancing is observed"". In Northern Ireland, you can meet with up to 10 people outdoors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621103610/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do" United Kingdom,GBR,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"'All shops in England are now allowed to open, but with strict safety measures.[...] Zoos, safari parks and drive-in cinemas were also allowed to open from Monday.' 'In Northern Ireland, non-essential shops reopened on Friday, but there is still no date for Wales and Scotland. In England, pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, hotels and cinemas will not be allowed to open their doors until 4 July at the earliest - and even then, only if they can meet social distancing measures.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200621102012/https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53044826" United Kingdom,GBR,20200615,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200621112012/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/face-coverings-to-become-mandatory-on-public-transport Face coverings made mandatory on public transport in England. " United Kingdom,GBR,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"15 June- In England no longer recommend that people do not leave the house, as people can “visit any type of shop and some additional outdoor attractions - drive-in cinemas, and animal attractions like zoos, farms and safari parks. In Scotland Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626103240/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#devolved-administrations In Scotland, as of July 1st, the recommendation on the government website still says “You should stay at home as much as possible, only go outside for limited purposes”, so coded as recommended to stay home (1) in targeted area (Scotland). Vulnerable eople shielding are recommended to continue to do so until the end of July. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629182523/https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/" United Kingdom,GBR,20200622,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As of 1st July, everyone in Wales must stay local to 5 miles of their home, unless in a rural area if they need to travel further to access shops and public services. The legal requirement is that you can’t leave your local area without a reasonable excuse. The requirement to stay local will stay in place until 6 July, when Ministers will lift it, if the conditions allow. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150101/https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance " United Kingdom,GBR,20200622,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As of 1st July The following groups of people can ask for a test through the NHS website: anyone in England and Wales who has symptoms of coronavirus, whatever their age, anyone in Scotland and Northern Ireland aged 5 and over who has symptoms of coronavirus Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701064314/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested" United Kingdom,GBR,20200622,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Masks required on public transport in Scotland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920141709/https://www.gov.scot/news/face-coverings-mandatory-on-public-transport-from-22-june/" United Kingdom,GBR,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"30th June Lockdown in Leicester to last until at least 18 July. people in Leicester are recommended to stay at home as much as they can https://web.archive.org/web/20200701011033/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leicestershire-coronavirus-lockdown-areas-and-changes " United Kingdom,GBR,20200630,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Interesting to note Public Health Campaigns can be inaccessible to non English language speakers. UK government: “We will give extra funding to Leicester and Leicestershire councils to support them to enhance their communications and ensure those communications are translated into all locally relevant languages.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200701200912/https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/local-action-to-tackle-coronavirus " United Kingdom,GBR,20200701,C1: School closing,3,0,"As of July 1st, all levels of education remain closed in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some school levels in set to reopen in August. In Wales on 29th June some school year groups opened up for ‘check in and catch up’. In England, children in nursery, reception, year 1 and year 6 can return to school. English schools remain closed for other year groups except for children of key workers. Universities remain closed. Scotland- https://web.archive.org/web/20200607124540/https://www.gov.scot/news/schools-to-re-open-in-august/ Wales- https://web.archive.org/web/20200619120010/https://gov.wales/how-schools-will-work-during-coronavirus-pandemic Northern Ireland- https://web.archive.org/web/20200701091252/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-schools-colleges-and-universities England- https://web.archive.org/web/20200627201537/https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare" United Kingdom,GBR,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of July 1st Public events remain banned. “You are allowed to meet in groups of up to six people who you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble. You are only allowed to meet in groups of more than six people if everyone is a member of the same household or, from 13 June, support bubble”. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626103240/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do " United Kingdom,GBR,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As of July 1st Public events remain banned. “You are allowed to meet in groups of up to six people who you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble. You are only allowed to meet in groups of more than six people if everyone is a member of the same household or, from 13 June, support bubble”. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626103240/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do " United Kingdom,GBR,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"People in England can travel to outdoor space irrespective of distance. As of 1st July, everyone in Wales must stay local to 5 miles of their home, unless in a rural area if they need to travel further to access shops and public services. The legal requirement is that you can’t leave your local area without a reasonable excuse. The requirement to stay local will stay in place until 6 July, when Ministers will lift it, if the conditions allow. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150101/https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance " United Kingdom,GBR,20200702,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Still recommended that people reduce their use of public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626195045/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#public-transport" United Kingdom,GBR,20200703,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"3 July Scotland: Ms Sturgeon confirmed that the five-mile restriction on the distance that Scots can travel would no longer be in place as of 3 July. Wales ‘stay local’ restriction still in place. People in England can travel to outdoor space irrespective of distance. Scotland https://web.archive.org/web/20200723095826/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53264720 Wales https://web.archive.org/web/20200720110240/https://media.service.gov.wales/news/stay-local-to-be-lifted-in-wales" United Kingdom,GBR,20200704,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Across all nations some sectors require closing, and many non essential businesses can reopen. “With the exception of the organisations listed in this guidance on closing businesses and venues, the government has not required any other businesses to close to the public – it is important for business to carry on. From 4th July additional businesses and venues, including restaurants, pubs, cinemas, visitor attractions, hotels, and campsites will be able to open. Businesses to remain closed include nightclubs, casinos, spas, tattoo parlours, indoor gyms."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626195045/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#going-to-work--closed-businesses--safer-spaces " United Kingdom,GBR,20200704,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of July 4th it is against the law for large gatherings or mass events to take place except for in a limited set of circumstances to be set out in law. This is due to the substantial transmission risk with crowd behaviour. It will be against the law to gather in groups larger than 30 people, except for a limited set of circumstances to be set out in law https://web.archive.org/web/20200626195045/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#going-to-work--closed-businesses--safer-spaces " United Kingdom,GBR,20200704,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In Scotland there is still a limit of a ‘suggested’ maximum of 8 people who can meet. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612105326/https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-can-and-cannot-do/pages/seeing-friends-and-family/ In England “You should only be gathering in groups of up to two households (including your support bubble). It is against the law to gather in groups of more than 30 people, except for the limited circumstances to be set out in law. Wedding celebrations can only happen when people follow the guidance of six people outdoors, support bubbles, or two households indoors or outdoors. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626195045/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#going-to-work--closed-businesses--safer-spaces In Wales “As long as it is only two households who are meeting, there is no restriction on the number of people who can meet outdoors at any one time.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701183236/https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance In Northern Ireland “Up to 30 people can meet up outdoors but you should maintain social distancing by being at least 2 metres apart” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200625110923/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you " United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,C1: School closing,3,0,"As of July 1st, all levels of education remain closed in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some school levels in set to reopen in August. In Wales on 29th June some school year groups opened up for ‘check in and catch up’. In England, children in nursery, reception, year 1 and year 6 can return to school. English schools remain closed for other year groups except for children of key workers. Universities remain closed. Scotland- https://web.archive.org/web/20200607124540/https://www.gov.scot/news/schools-to-re-open-in-august/ Wales- https://web.archive.org/web/20200619120010/https://gov.wales/how-schools-will-work-during-coronavirus-pandemic Northern Ireland- https://web.archive.org/web/20200701091252/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-schools-colleges-and-universities England- https://web.archive.org/web/20200627201537/https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare" United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Across all nations some sectors require closing, and many non essential businesses can reopen. From 4th July additional businesses and venues, including restaurants, pubs, cinemas, visitor attractions, hotels, and campsites will be able to open. Businesses to remain closed include nightclubs, casinos, spas, tattoo parlours, indoor gyms."" (Source 1) From July 13th, a segment of additional businesses were allowed to reopen. From 25 July, subject to assessment the evidence at the time regarding the rates of transmission, it is proposed that sports facilities and venues, such as indoor gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and indoor water parks will be permitted to open. (Source 2) Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626195045/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#going-to-work--closed-businesses--safer-spaces Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706072710/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance" United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of July 4th it is against the law for large gatherings or mass events to take place except for in a limited set of circumstances to be set out in law. This is due to the substantial transmission risk with crowd behaviour. It will be against the law to gather in groups larger than 30 people, except for a limited set of circumstances to be set out in law https://web.archive.org/web/20200626195045/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#going-to-work--closed-businesses--safer-spaces" United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In Scotland, ""from 10 July people can meet in groups of up to 15 people outdoors, from up to 5 different households, including your own household. We are still advising people to stick to 2 metre distancing from people in households other than your own. You should not meet with people from any more than 4 different households in total in any single day, whether indoors or outdoors. You must follow physical distancing guidance and hygiene rules. there is still a limit of a ‘suggested’ maximum of 8 people who can meet."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712175702/https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-can-and-cannot-do/pages/seeing-friends-and-family/ In England ""You are allowed to meet in groups of up to six people who you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble. You are only allowed to meet in groups of more than six people if everyone is a member of the same household or support bubble."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713125301/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#gatherings-public-spaces-and-activities In Wales “As long as it is only two households who are meeting, there is no restriction on the number of people who can meet outdoors at any one time.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701183236/https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance In Northern Ireland “Up to 30 people can meet up outdoors but you should maintain social distancing by being at least 2 metres apart” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200625110923/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you" United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Still recommended that people reduce their use of public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626195045/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july#public-transport" United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"30th June Lockdown in Leicester to last until at least 18 July. ""people in Leicester are recommended to stay at home as much as they can"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200701011033/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leicestershire-coronavirus-lockdown-areas-and-changes " United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Most foreign nationals arriving to the UK still have to self-quarantine for 14 days; however, there is a list of countries that are exempt from this requirement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713140548/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors" United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,E1: Income support,2,1,"Measures introduced to include self-employed workers: ""Self-employed workers can apply for a grant worth 80% of their average monthly profits to help them cope with the financial impact of coronavirus""; up to £2,500 a month in a single lump sum; paid in June; open to those who earn under £50,000 a year - up to 3.8 million of the 5 million people registered as self-employed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200410025157/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52053914 " United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""'The UK’s financial watchdog has extended emergency measures to allow consumers struggling financially because of the coronavirus outbreak to freeze loan and credit card payments until 31 October. The measures, which were announced by the Financial Conduct Authority in April for an initial period of three months, also include overdrafts, store cards and catalogue credit. Customers who have yet to request a payment freeze, or an arranged interest-free overdraft up to £500, can apply for one until 31 October."" Source (not archivable): https://www.theguardian.com/money/2020/jun/19/uk-extends-payments-freeze-for-consumers-struggling-with-debt From (27 March 2020) ""following a decision by the Master of the Rolls with the Lord Chancellor’s agreement the court service will suspend all ongoing housing possession action – this means that neither cases currently in the system or any about to go in to it can progress to the stage where someone could be evicted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430205136/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-support-available-for-landlords-and-renters-reflecting-the-current-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak" United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As of 1st July The following groups of people can ask for a test through the NHS website: anyone in England and Wales who has symptoms of coronavirus, whatever their age, anyone in Scotland and Northern Ireland aged 5 and over who has symptoms of coronavirus Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701064314/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested " United Kingdom,GBR,20200705,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"By 1st June, all four of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland governments announced track and trace was in place for all positive cases. They say it is done for every case but unable to confirm whether this occurs in reality. Northern Ireland, 12th March- early in developing an enhanced contract tracing programme in early March. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200625052344/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-52397772 England: 27th May NHS England Test and Trace. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701064205/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works Scotland: 27th May NHS Scotland “Everyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be put in touch with their local contact tracing team or the National Contact Tracing Service to help identify who they’ve been in close contact with” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200625111252/https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-contact-tracing Wales: 1st June NHS Wales Track and Trace launches: Source: http://archive.vn/vKudM Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621064811/https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2020-06-01/track-and-trace-system-rolled-out-across-wales-as-lockdown-restrictions-eased/" United Kingdom,GBR,20200706,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"6 July The requirement to stay local in Wales will be lifted from 6 July. The previously recorded Welsh ""stay local"" requirement has been lifted ""you can travel to England and elsewhere in the UK and beyond. So as of 6 July, no restrictions on internal movement in place in Scotland, Wales, England, or Northern Ireland. Lockdown recommendation to restrict movement in and out of Leicester city remains , so coding from here to 23 July is a 1T (recommended restrict movement, in targeted area of Leicester). Wales: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720110240/https://media.service.gov.wales/news/stay-local-to-be-lifted-in-wales Scotland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723095826/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53264720 Northern Ireland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723100240/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you 30 June- 23 July Leicester City Lockdown Leicester County Council website says ‘People currently in the lockdown area are advised to exercise within the boundary line where possible to limit the number of journeys to, from and within the Leicester lockdown area’ UK Government website says “If you live or work in this area, you should stay at home as much as you can. Only travel if it is essential” Media report says “ British Transport Police have been out in force checking up on rail passengers in Leicester. A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “People should only be travelling through Leicester if their journey is absolutely essential, so passengers can expect to see an enhanced presence of officers patrolling on trains and at the station. “They’ll be engaging with passengers, explaining the need to follow the updated Government advice in the area, and encouraging them to return home if they are not making an essential journey.” Leicester lockdown declared 30 June https://web.archive.org/web/20200715152519/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leicestershire-coronavirus-lockdown-areas-and-changes UK Government: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723095154/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do Leicestershire County Council : https://web.archive.org/web/20200723100352/https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/leicestershire-restrictions-your-questions-answered Media source about Checks on Trains: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723100623/https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/police-carry-out-lockdown-spot-4286643 " United Kingdom,GBR,20200722,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"22 July In Northern Ireland, still closed are nightclubs and swimming pools. In Wales and Scotland, sectors including indoor gyms and swimming pools remain closed. The following businesses and venues in England are due to reopen from 25 July, as outlined in the table below with links to guidance to ensure their safe opening: Indoor fitness and dance studios, Indoor gyms, Indoor sports courts and facilities, Indoor swimming pools and indoor water parks. So as of 22 July, some sectors are still closed in England. In the city of Leicester, which is under a stricter lockdown due to a rise in cases, most businesses are closed, though cafes and restaurants can operate takeaway services. I have coded this as a 2 (some sectors closed), as these are not essential workplaces, which is the same coding as the rest of GBR, so the coding remains as a 2G despite this internal variation within 2. England https://web.archive.org/web/20200722142557/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance Leicester https://web.archive.org/web/20200715150403/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/closing-certain-businesses-and-venues-in-leicester#businesses-and-venues-that-must-remain-closed-to-members-of-the-public Northern Ireland http://archive.vn/eH9wo Wales http://archive.vn/Go2t2 Scotland https://web.archive.org/web/20200717135837/https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/when-will-gyms-reopen-scotland-date-fitness-centres-could-open-lockdown-rules-relaxed-2843157" United Kingdom,GBR,20200722,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"22 July In England: Businesses and venues following COVID-19 Secure guidelines can host larger groups. Any other gathering in an outdoor space must not be any larger than 30 people except where specified in the Regulations. At this time, venues should not permit live performances, including drama, comedy and music, to take place in front of a live audience; and should not permit indoor grassroots sport to take place. Local authorities should avoid issuing licenses for events that could lead to larger gatherings forming and provide advice to businesses on how to manage events of this type. In Scotland: live indoor and outdoor events (e.g. theatres) won’t be allowed before 31 July. Northern Ireland won’t permit indoor public events until 28 August. In Wales people must not gather in public places other than with members of one other household or extended household, except for organised outdoor activities with a maximum of 30 people. *I have interpreted this as an ongoing ban of large public events across GBR* England https://web.archive.org/web/20200713162135/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance Scotland https://web.archive.org/web/20200711004446/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-changes-across-uk-12013295 Northern Ireland https://web.archive.org/web/20200711004446/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-changes-across-uk-12013295 Wales https://web.archive.org/web/20200717174831/https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance " United Kingdom,GBR,20200723,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"As of 23 July: In England it is against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place in private homes (including gardens and other outdoor spaces) except where specified in the Regulations. In the city of Leicester, England, lockdown measures have banned people gathering in groups of over 6 people In Wales people must not gather in public places other than with members of one other household or extended household, except for organised outdoor activities with a maximum of 30 people. In Scotland, ""from 10 July people can meet in groups of up to 15 people outdoors, from up to 5 different households, including your own household. From 10 July limited indoor gatherings will also be permitted. A maximum of 8 people, from up to 3 different households can meet indoors. In Northern Ireland, groups of 30 can meet outdoors, and 6 indoors. Have coded as a 4T, because as of July 4 groups of 30 could meet in England and Wales, but in Northern Ireland and Scotland, the stricter more stringent policies ban groups of over 10 people meeting indoors (4). England https://web.archive.org/web/20200713162135/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance City of Leicester https://web.archive.org/web/20200720045013/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-53416023 Wales https://web.archive.org/web/20200717174831/https://gov.wales/coronavirus-regulations-guidance Scotland https://web.archive.org/web/20200716045833/https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-what-you-can-and-cannot-do/pages/seeing-friends-and-family/ Northern Ireland https://web.archive.org/web/20200722075108/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you " United Kingdom,GBR,20200723,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As of 23 July, still recommendations to reduce use of public transport: England “You should walk or cycle if you can. However where this is not possible, you can use public transport or drive. If you are using public transport, you should follow the safer travel guidance for passengers” Wales “Parents should only use public transport if it’s the only option of travel available to them” Scotland “Travel only where necessary, stay local if you can and keep Scotland moving. Services will have reduced capacity due to physical distancing.” Northern Ireland “Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, public transport services have been reduced.” England https://web.archive.org/web/20200723094107/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do Wales https://web.archive.org/web/20200723094256/https://gov.wales/travel-and-transport-advice Scotland https://web.archive.org/web/20200723094434/https://www.transport.gov.scot/travel-guidance-during-covid-19/using-public-transport-in-scotland-during-covid-19/ Northern Ireland https://web.archive.org/web/20200324055509/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/travel-transport-and-roads/public-transport " United Kingdom,GBR,20200723,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"As of 23 July rules for Leicester on UK Government website state ‘If you live or work in this area, you should stay at home as much as you can. Only travel if it is essential’. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723095154/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do " United Kingdom,GBR,20200723,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Foreign nationals arriving to the UK still have to self-quarantine for 14 days unless they are on a list of countries that are exempt from this requirement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200722164341/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors#exemption-rules " United Kingdom,GBR,20200724,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Wales announced the opening of its hospitality, leisure, and retail sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803230937/https://gov.wales/coronavirus-restrictions-relaxed-further-wales" United Kingdom,GBR,20200801,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In England, the Prime minister announced a postponement of the opening of casinos, bowling alleys, skating rinks and remaining close contact services until 15 August. In Leicester city, leisure centres, gyms and pools must remain closed. However, all non-essential shops can reopen. In Bradford the following premises which were previously permitted to be open must now be closed by law: indoor gyms, indoor fitness and dance studios, indoor, sports courts and facilities, indoor swimming pools, including indoor facilities at water parks. In Northern Ireland, still closed are nightclubs and swimming pools. In Wales and Scotland, sectors including indoor gyms and swimming pools remain closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803230719/https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19-31-july-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200803223157/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/31-july-announcement https://web.archive.org/web/20200803231158/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/north-west-of-england-local-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do https://web.archive.org/web/20200803232656/https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/outdoors/when-will-gyms-open-scotland-date-fitness-centres-could-reopen-lockdown-rules-are-relaxed-2843157 https://web.archive.org/web/20200803232820/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you" United Kingdom,GBR,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In Northern Ireland, groups of 30 can meet outdoors, and 6 indoors. In Scotland, people can meet in groups of up to 15 people outdoors, from up to 5 different households, including your own household. From 10 July limited indoor gatherings will also be permitted. A maximum of 8 people, from up to 3 different households can meet indoors. In England it is against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place in private homes (including gardens and other outdoor spaces) except where specified in the Regulations. Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire: Prohibition of gatherings with people from other households in home or garden. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803222044/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you https://web.archive.org/web/20200803223110/https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/pages/seeing-friends-and-family/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200713162135/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance https://web.archive.org/web/20200803223157/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/31-july-announcement" United Kingdom,GBR,20200801,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Stay at home requirements in Leicester have been lifted. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803225116/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do However, as of 23 July Scotland still advises that people should work from home- Organisations should make every reasonable effort to make working from home the default position. Where a worker can perform their work from home, they should continue to do so. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005121404/https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-homeworking/ " United Kingdom,GBR,20200801,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"People in Leicester are not allowed to travel outside the Leicester area to meet people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803225116/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do" United Kingdom,GBR,20200804,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools in Northern Ireland remain closed with a plan to begin to reopen on 24/08.https://web.archive.org/web/20200813090943/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-schools-colleges-and-universities" United Kingdom,GBR,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Northern Ireland currently has highest restrictions on gatherings with a maximum of 10 ppl for indoor gatherings. Leicester remains in lockdown in England https://web.archive.org/web/20200813111042/https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-and-what-they-mean-you https://web.archive.org/web/20200826151042/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do" United Kingdom,GBR,20200813,C1: School closing,2,0,"Scottish students return to school between 13 and 18 August. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200824143350/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53581785" United Kingdom,GBR,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Where restrictions apply in the North of England, people are not allowed to travel outside of the affected area. In Blackburn with Darwen, Oldham, Pendle, people are not allowed to travel outside the local area. In Leicester, people are not allowed to travel outside the local area. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20200824152247/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/north-west-of-england-local-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do https://web.archive.org/web/20200824152322/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/blackburn-with-darwen-oldham-pendle-local-restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20200824152417/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/leicester-lockdown-what-you-can-and-cannot-do" United Kingdom,GBR,20200824,C1: School closing,2,0,"""For pupils in Primary 7, Year 12 and Year 14 and all vulnerable children, the start of the new school term is 24 August 2020, with all other children and young people returning to school week commencing 31 August 2020"". School in England are Wales are set to open in September. Schools in Scotland are already open. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200824143618/https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/northern-ireland-re-opening-school-guidance-new-school-day-revised https://web.archive.org/web/20200824143838/https://www.bbc.com/news/education-51643556" United Kingdom,GBR,20200830,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is clear evidence that the track and trace system in England is not functional to the level of a ""comprehensive"" coding, as the UK government in the form of the health minister has conceded in mid-September (""might take a fortnight to resolve""). Therefore, 1 seems a more appropriate coding. Coded this since end of August, as difficult to pin down an exact date. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928232343/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/14/utter-shambles-gps-and-medics-decry-nhs-test-and-trace-system " United Kingdom,GBR,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"England: ""Schools and colleges across England will start to welcome back pupils with protective measures in place to help keep young people and staff safe."" Wales: Schools in Wales also reopen on 1 September. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200914094957/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pupils-start-returning-to-schools-in-england https://web.archive.org/web/20200914215529/https://gov.wales/back-school-plans-september-coronavirus" United Kingdom,GBR,20200902,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Measures in Bolton and Trafford were due to be eased overnight after a fall in cases earlier in August. But they will ""now remain under existing restrictions"" following ""a significant change in the level of infection rates over the last few days"", the government announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902072211/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-53995677" United Kingdom,GBR,20200903,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""The Leicester Regulations, North of England Regulations, and Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford Regulations will be reviewed by 11 September."" Wales: In county Borough Council, people are only allowed to meet outdoors, indoor gatherings are only allowed within your bubble. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914220743/https://gov.wales/local-coronavirus-rules-caerphilly-county-borough Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200914112700/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-restrictions-eased-for-greater-manchester-lancashire-and-west-yorkshire" United Kingdom,GBR,20200903,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The Leicester Regulations, North of England Regulations, and Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford Regulations will be reviewed by 11 September."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200914112700/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-restrictions-eased-for-greater-manchester-lancashire-and-west-yorkshire Wales: People will are allowed to enter or leave the Caerphilly County Borough Council area without a reasonable excuse due to a spike in cases in this area. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914220743/https://gov.wales/local-coronavirus-rules-caerphilly-county-borough " United Kingdom,GBR,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""Following a sharp increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area, new rules have been introduced to reduce the spread of the virus and protect public health. They impose restrictions in the area that are stricter than the rest of Wales. The restrictions came into force at 6pm on 8 September 2020 and will be kept under review. People will only be able to meet outdoors for the time being. People will not be able to meet members of their extended household indoors or form an extended household (sometimes known as a “bubble”). This means meeting indoors (in people’s houses, in a pub or elsewhere) with anyone you don’t live with is not allowed at the moment unless you have a good reason, such as providing care to a vulnerable person."" Link: https://archive.fo/pLH1p" United Kingdom,GBR,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Following a sharp increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area, new rules have been introduced to reduce the spread of the virus and protect public health. They impose restrictions in the area that are stricter than the rest of Wales. The restrictions came into force at 6pm on 8 September 2020 and will be kept under review. They apply to everyone living or working in the Caerphilly County Borough Council area and to people who may want to visit the area: People will not be allowed to enter or leave the Caerphilly County Borough Council area without a reasonable excuse"" Link: https://archive.fo/pLH1p" United Kingdom,GBR,20200914,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"With Wales and England limiting meetings or gatherings indoors even within your extended household to 6 people (not including any children aged under 11 in Wales) on September 14, all areas of the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) have gathering restrictions that rise to a 4 in the coding. Therefore, the coding is upgraded to 4G on review. It should be noted, however, that technically not ALL private gatherings are reduced to a level 4 due to Wales allowing outdoor gatherings of slightly bigger groups. On rainy days, of which Wales has a considerable amount, outdoor gatherings outside of someones gardens (for which the rule of six applies even outside) are somewhat unlikely and a coding of 4 is therefore appropriate. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004213732/https://gov.wales/guidance-leaving-your-home-and-seeing-other-people-coronavirus (Wales) https://web.archive.org/web/20201004214002/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51506729 (England) https://web.archive.org/web/20201004214404/https://www.irishpost.com/news/rule-of-six-how-todays-new-social-gathering-restrictions-affect-you-192812 (NI) (Scotland in previous sources)" United Kingdom,GBR,20200914,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From 14 September, the Welsh government effectively required face coverings in *ALL indoor public places*, for both customers and staff working in those indoor public areas. This includes a very wide range of locations, such as shops and shopping centres, places of worship, hairdressers and salons, cinemas and museums, gyms and leisure centres, and anywhere that is open to members of the public. It would also include any public areas within buildings that are otherwise closed to the public – for example a reception area of an office building. The only indoor public areas where face coverings will not be required are where you are inside a place to eat or drink, for example, cafés, restaurants and pubs - but only for the purpose of eating or drinking. Since all nations of the UK now have a 2 in place, upgraded to 2G (see subnational coding). https://web.archive.org/web/20201003210731/https://gov.wales/face-coverings-guidance-public" United Kingdom,GBR,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Following a sharp increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Rhondda Cynon Taf area, new restrictions have been introduced to reduce the spread of the virus and protect public health for people living in the area.https://archive.fo/4WfgD" United Kingdom,GBR,20200917,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Following a sharp increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Rhondda Cynon Taf area, new restrictions have been introduced to reduce the spread of the virus and protect public health for people living in the area. https://archive.fo/4WfgD" United Kingdom,GBR,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"New restrictions in the North-East of England: ""Late night restriction of operating hours will be introduced, with leisure and entertainment venues required to close between 10pm to 5am"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921232352/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stronger-measures-introduced-in-parts-of-the-north-east-to-tackle-rising-infection-rates" United Kingdom,GBR,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"New restrictions in the North-East of England starting Friday: ""Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921232352/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stronger-measures-introduced-in-parts-of-the-north-east-to-tackle-rising-infection-rateshttps://web.archive.org/web/20200921232352/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stronger-measures-introduced-in-parts-of-the-north-east-to-tackle-rising-infection-rates" United Kingdom,GBR,20200918,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"New restrictions in the North-East of England starting Friday: ""Only ... use public transport for essential purposes, such as travelling to school or work"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921232352/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stronger-measures-introduced-in-parts-of-the-north-east-to-tackle-rising-infection-rates" United Kingdom,GBR,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From 22 September, people from different households in Northern Ireland are no longer allowed to mix indoors at all. https://web.archive.org/web/20201003192613/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53007269" United Kingdom,GBR,20200923,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 23 September, the Scottish government imposed the following updated restrictions: ""Pubs, restaurants and all hospitality settings will be required to close at 10pm Table service will continue to be required in all hospitality premises"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200924230708/https://www.gov.scot/news/new-measures-to-drive-down-infection-rate/" United Kingdom,GBR,20200923,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 23 September, the Scottish government imposed new restrictions on gatherings: ""Measures include: Inside people’s homes (from tomorrow, Wednesday 23 2020) Do not meet people from any other households in your home or another person’s home socially, unless they are in your extended household These rules also apply to children Children whose parents do not live in the same household can move between homes, as can non-cohabiting couples Very limited exemptions apply for childcare, and for tradespeople Private gardens or public outdoors spaces (from tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September 2020) A maximum of six people from two households can meet in outdoor spaces You should limit as far as possible the total number of households you meet in a day Under-12s do not count towards the maximum number of households or number of people who can meet outdoors. Under-12s do not have to physically distance A maximum of six 12 to 17 year olds can meet in outdoor spaces, with no household limit. Physical distancing is still required Indoors in public spaces (from tomorrow, Wednesday September 23 2020) A maximum of six people from two households can meet in public indoor spaces such as cafes, pubs and restaurants Children under 12 from those two households do not count towards the limits"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200924230708/https://www.gov.scot/news/new-measures-to-drive-down-infection-rate/" United Kingdom,GBR,20200924,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 24 September, the UK government announced the following updates: ""Businesses selling food or drink (including cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants), social clubs, casinos, bowling alleys, amusement arcades (and other indoor leisure centres or facilities), funfairs, theme parks, adventure parks and activities, and bingo halls, must be closed between 10pm and 5am. This will include takeaways but delivery services can continue after 10pm (from 24 September)."". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200924224845/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-covid-19-what-has-changed-22-september" United Kingdom,GBR,20200924,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 24 September, the UK government imposed stricter restrictions on gatherings: ""Support groups must be limited to a maximum of 15 people (from 24 September). Indoor organised sport for over 18s will no longer be exempt from the rule of six. There is an exemption for indoor organised team sports for disabled people (from 24 September). There will be a new exemption in those areas of local intervention where household mixing is not allowed to permit friends and family to provide informal childcare for children under 14 (from 24 September). Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies and receptions will be restricted to a maximum of 15 people (down from 30). Other significant standalone life events will be subject to the ‘rule of six’ limits, except funerals (from 28 September)."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200924224845/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-covid-19-what-has-changed-22-september" United Kingdom,GBR,20200924,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On the 22nd of September, the British government, in the grip of a second wave of coronavirus, told the nation’s workers to work from home if they could, a policy reversal that forced banks and other employers to readjust their corporate policies on the fly. “We are once again asking office workers who can work from home to do so,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday, adding that Britain had reached “a perilous turning point” as nearly 5,000 new coronavirus cases were reported the same day. Scottish, Northern Ireland, and Wales governments all were advising that where possible, people should work from home prior (hence 0 is likely wrong for previous codings as the change coding to 0 was referring to the Leicester case and ignored Scottish advise that originally prompted the 1T coding). https://web.archive.org/web/20201004232124/https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/09/22/business/stock-market-today-coronavirus https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainers/coronavirus-lockdown-rules-four-nations-uk (not archivable, summary for Scotland/Wales/NI governments)" United Kingdom,GBR,20200924,H3: Contact tracing,1,," 24 September The UK government has launched a new COVID-19 tracing app in England and Wales. Link: Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200924221749/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nhs-covid-19-app-launches-across-england-and-wales " United Kingdom,GBR,20200924,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"In England, you must wear a face covering in the following indoor settings: public transport (aeroplanes, trains, trams and buses). Taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs). Transport hubs (airports, rail and tram stations and terminals, maritime ports and terminals, bus and coach stations and terminals). Shops and supermarkets (places which offer goods or services for retail sale or hire. Shopping centres (malls and indoor markets) auction houses. Premises providing hospitality (bars, pubs, restaurants, cafes), except when seated at a table to eat or drink. Post offices, banks, building societies, high-street solicitors and accountants, credit unions, short-term loan providers, savings clubs and money service businesses. Estate and lettings agents. Theatres premises providing personal care and beauty treatments (hair salons, barbers, nail salons, massage centres, tattoo and piercing parlours). Premises providing veterinary services. Visitor attractions and entertainment venues (museums, galleries, cinemas, theatres, concert halls, cultural and heritage sites, aquariums, indoor zoos and visitor farms, bingo halls, amusement arcades, adventure activity centres, indoor sports stadiums, funfairs, theme parks, casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, indoor play areas including soft-play areas). Libraries and public reading rooms. Places of worship funeral service providers (funeral homes, crematoria and burial ground chapels). Community centres, youth centres and social clubs. Exhibition halls and conference centres, public areas in hotels and hostels. Storage and distribution facilities You are expected to wear a face covering before entering any of these settings and must keep it on until you leave unless there is a reasonable excuse for removing it. You should also wear a face covering in indoor places not listed here where social distancing may be difficult and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104080631/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own" United Kingdom,GBR,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Nightclubs, dance halls, discotheques, sexual entertainment venues and hostess bars remain closed in England, as they do across the UK. Despite this being a rather thin basis, 2G maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004221158/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/closing-certain-businesses-and-venues-in-england" United Kingdom,GBR,20200925,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Government guidance still recommends to avoid public transport if other methods of transportation are available (""You can help control coronavirus and travel safely by walking and cycling, if you can.""). Although car transport and public transit are both seen as equal options in those cases, making a case for a downgrade to 1T/0. 1G maintained, though further review is recommended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004094514/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers" United Kingdom,GBR,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"People in Llanelli, Cardiff, Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent,Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly are under local lockdowns and should not enter or leave those areas without a reasonable excuse like going to work, unless you can do so from home, or school. However, as per my flag on Aug 1, I suspect that this does not actually rise to 2T. For the sake of consistency, 2T is maintained, but further review is required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004030226/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-52934822" United Kingdom,GBR,20200925,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quarantine on arrival still in place for most countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004231526/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors" United Kingdom,GBR,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As of October 2nd, previous restrictions still in place as the source below proves. The only exception is the ability to gather in groups of up to 30 outside in Wales. As per the entry of Sep 14 (It should be noted, however, that technically not ALL private gatherings are reduced to a level 4 due to Wales allowing outdoor gatherings of slightly bigger groups. On rainy days, of which Wales has a considerable amount, outdoor gatherings outside of someones gardens (for which the rule of six applies even outside) are somewhat unlikely and a coding of 4 is therefore appropriate.), such an exception is still considered 4G in my opinion, although a case for 4T (excluding Wales) also exists. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004214002/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51506729" United Kingdom,GBR,20201004,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"04 October 16,000 coronavirus tests unreported due to a ‘glitch’ in excel spreadsheet make headline news across UK. Therefore far from comprehensive test and tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20201005134537/https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_906e4e80-6bcd-48f8-9eef-a802add497c6 " United Kingdom,GBR,20201005,C1: School closing,1,1,"no updates recorded. Despite regional lockdowns, schools are likely to remain open. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no changes observed. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201005,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no changes observed. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"remains in place. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201005,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"remains in place. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201005,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"remains in place. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201005,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"see below changes made, I would interpret changes from mid-October as a 1T (recommendation) instead of a requirement to stay at home, at least based on the wording of policies. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201005,H2: Testing policy,2,,"no changes observed here. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Chancellor announced on 9 October that the UK Government’s Job Support Scheme is being expanded to support businesses required to close their doors as a result of any new coronavirus restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015134609/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-support-for-welsh-businesses-job-support-scheme-expanded" United Kingdom,GBR,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government has introduced a new 3-tiered system, in which Pubs and bars must close, and can only remain open where they operate as if they were a restaurant – which means serving substantial meals, like a main lunchtime or evening meal. They may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal. However, ""Non-essential retail will remain open"". Therefore this is coded as a 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012181705/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-new-local-covid-alert-levels" United Kingdom,GBR,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no changes reported. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The government has introduced a new 3-tiered system, however, on all 3 levels, restrictions of gatherings of fewer than 10 people are in place (and it is therefore coded as a G rather than a T). https://web.archive.org/web/20201012181705/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-new-local-covid-alert-levels" United Kingdom,GBR,20201012,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As part of the introduced policies, this is recommended but not required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012181705/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-new-local-covid-alert-levels" United Kingdom,GBR,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"As part of the newly introduced policies, this is recommended in very high levels areas, but not in high or medium levels. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012181705/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-new-local-covid-alert-levels" United Kingdom,GBR,20201012,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"As part of the newly introduced policies, this is recommended in very high and high levels areas, but not in medium levels. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012181705/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-new-local-covid-alert-levels" United Kingdom,GBR,20201012,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quarantine on arrival still in place for most countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004231526/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors" United Kingdom,GBR,20201019,C1: School closing,3,0,"In Northern Ireland, all schools must close as of October 19, and will not reopen until November 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015054422/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53007269" United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,C1: School closing,3,0,"NI policy still in effect. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015054422/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-53007269 " United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Targeted closing of some sectors, such as cafes that do not serve a substantial meal. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012181705/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-new-local-covid-alert-levels" United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Policy still in effect. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The 'very high level' tier recommends that people ""should continue to travel to venues or amenities that are open, for work or to access education, but aim to reduce the number of journeys you make."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201030131830/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-need-to-know" United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Restrictions on socialising are in place across the UK, and yet all 3 tiers of policy still allow at least some forms of nonessential activity (tier 3 still permits weddings, dining out, sport, religious services). As such, the policy seems to be best characterised as a general restriction on social and public activity while not actually recommending 'staying at home'. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030131830/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-need-to-know" United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Recommended but not required for tier-3 areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030131830/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-need-to-know" United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,E1: Income support,2,1,"Wage subsidy extended to the end of October. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030151241if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-loans-idUSKBN233141" United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Policy still in effect." United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Policy still in effect. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Policy still in effect. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""The system “is having a marginal impact on transmission”, as a result, and unless it grows as fast as the epidemic that impact will only wane."" Only about 75% success rate in tracking contacts, and less than 20% of contacts are isolating in case of exposure or demonstrating symptoms. Therefore, the system remains overwhelmed and limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030154221/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/13/what-has-gone-wrong-with-englands-covid-test-and-trace-system" United Kingdom,GBR,20201023,C1: School closing,3,0,"On Friday 23rd October the Welsh Government introduced a fortnight-long firebreak lockdown meaning schools will close. See Government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101101901/https://gov.wales/schools-coronavirus-firebreak-guidance" United Kingdom,GBR,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On Friday 23rd October the Welsh Government introduced a fortnight-long firebreak lockdown meaning requires people to work from home, but are able to work safely in their workplaces, can do so, provided their workplace remains open. See Government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101102331/https://gov.wales/coronavirus-firebreak-frequently-asked-questions" United Kingdom,GBR,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On Friday 23rd October the Welsh Government introduced a fortnight-long firebreak lockdown meaning you should only leave your home for very limited reasons. When you leave home, you should try to minimise time spent outside of the home and ensure you stay at least 2 meters away from anyone outside your household. See Government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101102331/https://gov.wales/coronavirus-firebreak-frequently-asked-question" United Kingdom,GBR,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On Friday 23rd October the Welsh Government introduced a fortnight-long firebreak lockdown meaning travel is limited to essential travel only, such as, work purposes where people cannot work from home. Travelling within Wales for holiday and visiting friends/family is not permitted See Government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101102331/https://gov.wales/coronavirus-firebreak-frequently-asked-questions" United Kingdom,GBR,20201031,E1: Income support,2,1,"The Prime minister announced on 31st October that the Furlough scheme - will remain open until December, with employees receiving 80% https://web.archive.org/web/20201102194918/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/furlough-scheme-extended-and-further-economic-support-announced " United Kingdom,GBR,20201031,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The UK government announced on 31st September that Borrowers who have been impacted by coronavirus and have not yet had a mortgage payment holiday will be entitled to a six month holiday, and those that have already started a mortgage payment holiday will be able to top up to six months without this being recorded on their credit file. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102194918/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/furlough-scheme-extended-and-further-economic-support-announced" United Kingdom,GBR,20201031,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Policy still in effect " United Kingdom,GBR,20201031,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Policy still in effect" United Kingdom,GBR,20201031,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The latest figure for reaching contacts within 24 hours of them being identified by NHS test and trace is 67%. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102202750/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/11/plans-to-hand-contact-tracing-to-england-local-authorities-come-too-late-covid TAKE NOTE - for future date 4th November - Local COVID-19 case tracing service to launch in targeted area. See archive for further details: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102202339/https://www.richmond.gov.uk/local_covid-19_tracing_service_to_launch " United Kingdom,GBR,20201105,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"England introduces national lockdown on 5 November: ""COVID-19 case numbers are rising rapidly across the whole of the UK and in other countries. We must act now to control the spread of the virus. The single most important action we can all take to fight coronavirus is to stay at home, to protect the NHS and save lives. When we reduce our day-to-day contact with other people, we reduce the spread of the infection. That is why, from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December, you must: Stay at home, except for specific purposes."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201104133027/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november#travel" United Kingdom,GBR,20201105,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"England introduces national lockdown on 5 November: If you live in England, you cannot travel overseas or within the UK, unless for work, education or other legally permitted reasons, and you should look to reduce the number of journeys you make. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104133027/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november#travel" United Kingdom,GBR,20201105,C8: International travel controls,2,,"England introduces national lockdown on 5 November, and a ban on people travelling internationally except for essential work. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104133027/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november#travel" United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools closed in Wales. https://archive.vn/W8OGB" United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"All but essential services closed in Wales. https://archive.vn/W8OGB" United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The UK went into nationwide lockdown on 5 November. https://archive.vn/7efye" United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Households are required not to meet with other households, outside of a 'support bubble' formed of two linked households with one adult each. https://archive.vn/7efye" United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"It is advised not to take public transport unless absolutely necessary. https://archive.vn/7efye" United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"People are allowed to leave their homes to exercise, walk, and meet with others under the conditions allowed by the restrictions. https://archive.vn/7efye" United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"People are not allowed to stay away from home, and advised not to travel unless for work or education. https://archive.vn/7efye" United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,C8: International travel controls,3,,"England introduces national lockdown on 5 November, and a ban on people travelling internationally except for essential work. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104133027/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november#travel" United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201106,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 9th November the Welsh government announced a new set of national measures will come into force today replacing the firebreak regime meaning all childcare facilities, schools, further education colleges, work-based learning and adult learning providers can return to the same model of operation as before the firebreak. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109200805/https://gov.wales/firebreak-lockdown-in-wales-ends" United Kingdom,GBR,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"To help contain the virus, everyone who can work effectively from home should do so. https://archive.vn/7efye" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No changes" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No changes" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,E1: Income support,2,1,"No changes" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" United Kingdom,GBR,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change" United Kingdom,GBR,20201120,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"In Scotland On 20 November 2020 new regulations came in to force that restrict travel in or out of level 3 and level 4 local authority areas, except for essential purposes We need to keep public transport for essential journeys. https://web.archive.org/web/20201216105916/https://www.transport.gov.scot/travelling-during-covid-19/using-public-transport-in-scotland-during-covid-19/" United Kingdom,GBR,20201120,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Scotland On 20 November 2020 new regulations came in to force that restrict travel in or out of level 3 and level 4 local authority areas, except for essential purposes We need to keep public transport for essential journeys. https://web.archive.org/web/20201216105916/https://www.transport.gov.scot/travelling-during-covid-19/using-public-transport-in-scotland-during-covid-19/" United Kingdom,GBR,20201203,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In the UK ""In all tiers the following businesses must remain closed - nightclubs, dance halls, and discotheques - sexual entertainment venues and hostess bars"" In Tier 3 more businesses are required to be closed than in Tiers 2 and 1 in the UK https://web.archive.org/web/20201216100925/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/closing-certain-businesses-and-venues-in-england" United Kingdom,GBR,20201203,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events still cancelled. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207234123/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-3-very-high-alert?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae" United Kingdom,GBR,20201203,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Even the clinically vulnerable are encouraged to leave the house, go to school and shops. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207234123/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-3-very-high-alert?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae" United Kingdom,GBR,20201203,C8: International travel controls,2,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201207234123/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-3-very-high-alert?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae" United Kingdom,GBR,20201203,E1: Income support,2,1,"Furlough scheme still in effect." United Kingdom,GBR,20201203,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes recorded." United Kingdom,GBR,20201203,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change recorded." United Kingdom,GBR,20201203,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change recorded." United Kingdom,GBR,20201203,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change recorded." United Kingdom,GBR,20201203,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No changes recorded. " United Kingdom,GBR,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201208,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change." United Kingdom,GBR,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,3,1,"Currently UK is offering the Pfizer vaccine to ""frontline staff, those over 80, and care home workers"" from 50 hospitals. It expects to begin vaccinating all care home residents in 2 weeks,"" but is not doing so yet. Vaccines will be distributed evenly across the 4 nations of the UK. The UK has ordered 40m doses of this vaccine, and has 880,000 on hand https://web.archive.org/web/20201208073322/https://www.bbc.com/news/health-55045639 UK policy for COVID Vaccines in England given by Public Health England ""Green Book"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201208072743/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/941450/Greenbook_chapter_14a_v2.pdf" United Kingdom,GBR,20201214,C1: School closing,2,0,"Secondary schools and colleges will close across Wales from December 14th, the education minister announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214195343/https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2020-12-10/all-secondary-schools-and-colleges-in-wales-to-close-from-december-14" Georgia,GEO,20200128,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On the decree of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia, to prevent a possible outbreak of novel coronavirus, direct flights between Georgia and the People's Republic of China will be suspended from January 28: http://archive.vn/k9FQ8 " Georgia,GEO,20200129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Action Plan developed by the government seeks to provide the public and media with correct information, to which end the Public Broadcaster of Georgia has been requested to supply the public at large with correct and useful information on coronavirus and ways to mitigate its risks: http://archive.vn/k9FQ8" Georgia,GEO,20200226,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The meeting of the Emergency Coordination Group created by the government made a decision to impose restrictions on movement by land from Iran, along with the previously enforced suspension of air travel: http://archive.vn/ABVPz " Georgia,GEO,20200226,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The protocol provided for testing only those individuals who had symptoms of acute respiratory infection. In addition, they must have been in the high-risk country for the past 14 days. The test was also done for those who received guests from high-risk countries or were in contact with an infected person. The rest of the individuals were not tested. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515025244/https://sputnik-georgia.ru/society/20200401/248130604/Gruziya-izmenila-protokol-diagnostiki-koronavirusa.html" Georgia,GEO,20200226,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The first case of infection with a new type of coronavirus was recorded in Georgia, said Health Minister Yekaterina Tikaradze: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515025948/https://ria.ru/20200226/1565252642.html" Georgia,GEO,20200227,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Prime Minister Instructs Interagency Coordination Council to Keep the Population Constantly Updated on Coronavirus: http://gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=547&info_id=75339" Georgia,GEO,20200301,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the Interagency Council under the leadership pf the Prime Minister recommended cancellation of events in crowded places, this information has already been provided to local authorities: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515022958/https://report.ge/ru/society/provedenie-massovih-meropriyatiy-v-gruzii-vremenno-otmenili/" Georgia,GEO,20200301,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In addition to suspending flights with different countries, the Interior Ministry and the Customs Department at the Finance Ministry were instructed to install modern-standard field tents at every checkpoint and airport throughout Georgia to accommodate passengers arriving from WHO-designated high-risk territories before their referral to special facilities: http://archive.vn/e7tZT " Georgia,GEO,20200301,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Georgia's Minister of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs Ekaterine Tikaradze reported that the number of those infected with novel coronavirus has not grown, and that the health conditions of the three previously diagnosed persons are satisfactory, without complications. The Coordination Council has been informed that 120 persons are under quarantine at this point: http://archive.vn/e7tZT " Georgia,GEO,20200302,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Interagency Coordination Council, led by the Prime Minister of Georgia made a coordinated decision for the Health Ministry to carry out, as a preventive measure, additional disinfection measures in schools. ""To allow enough time to disinfect all schools, spring break will start on March 2 instead of March 9, and will last until March 16."" Link: http://archive.vn/fhJgC " Georgia,GEO,20200302,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government has set up a special website - www.stopcov.ge to inform the public about Coronavirus: http://archive.vn/fhJgC" Georgia,GEO,20200306,C8: International travel controls,3,,"New resolution has been made by the government: 1. Border crossing restrictions have been set both for citizens of Georgia and foreign individuals. Namely: Citizens of Georgia returning from countries classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as of definite epidemic risk should get subject to a pre-defined intensive medical check-up at the border crossing and go through a mandatory 14 day-long quarantine procedure; Foreign individuals if travelling from countries classified by the WHO as of definite epidemic risk in the previous 14 days should upon their entry to Georgia get subject to a pre-defined intensive medical check-up at the border crossing and go through a mandatory 14 day-long quarantine procedure; Or alternatively: Should present a COVID-19 PCR Lab Test at the border to evidence that they were actually tested in the originating country; if transiting from another country - PCR lab test should be presented from such transit country. 2. Direct flights will be suspended with Italy. Link: http://archive.vn/VbQUk" Georgia,GEO,20200309,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Inter-Agency Coordination Council categorically warns citizens of Georgia who have been instructed to self-isolate in the quarantine phase to demonstrate a high social responsibility and adhere to the rules of self-isolation in line with recommendations issued by the MOH to keep their family members and general public out of danger: http://archive.vn/y5WVW" Georgia,GEO,20200311,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Interagency Council under the leadership of the Prime Minister made new decision to extend the school break to April 1 in all educational institutions throughout Georgia: http://archive.vn/8NYZx" Georgia,GEO,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"After contacting Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a joint decision was made to suspend movement across the Georgia-Azerbaijan and Georgia-Armenia borders for 10 days, effective on March 14, 2020: http://archive.vn/nHF9o" Georgia,GEO,20200314,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Inter-Agency Coordination Council of the Government of Georgia recommends casinos, slot clubs and totalizators all over the country to suspend their operation for a maximum degree of virus prevention as intensive concentration of people in a closed space should be avoided: http://archive.vn/DMObM" Georgia,GEO,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Inter-Agency Coordination Council has decided that Government Administration will ensure the provision of comprehensive and official information to general public on the steps made by the Government of Georgia in the fight against COVID-19. Briefings will be regularly held by Irakli Chikovani, Press Speaker of the Prime Minister of Georgia: http://archive.vn/DMObM" Georgia,GEO,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Inter-Agency Coordination Council of the Government of Georgia led by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia instructed that ski resorts of Georgia are closing down for a temporary period of time throughout the country; Cafes, restaurants and bars are recommended to restrict direct service rendering to their customers on a temporary basis and to only accept the take-away orders: http://archive.vn/M0v1i#selection-2477.8-2483.169 " Georgia,GEO,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Individuals aged over 70 are recommended to strictly keep away from places of public gathering and to stay in isolation to the extent possible to avoid a potential threat to their personal health: http://archive.vn/M0v1i#selection-2495.4-2495.200" Georgia,GEO,20200318,C8: International travel controls,4,," Citizens of foreign countries will be denied of entry into the country at the sovereign border of Georgia for two weeks, according to the Prime Minister: http://archive.vn/M0v1i " Georgia,GEO,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"It has been decided that all shopping facilities throughout the country must be closed, with the exception of food stores, pharmacies, gas station chains, post offices, and bank branches, in order to ensure social distancing and limit mobility in the country, the Prime Minister of Georgia stated: http://archive.vn/V5riZ" Georgia,GEO,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Head of Government urged the public against leaving their social environments for any non-essential reason-especially our parents, pensioners, and persons over 70, those whom the state has, to some extent, taken under its wing: http://archive.vn/V5riZ#selection-2493.0-2493.231" Georgia,GEO,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"all air traffic will be completely suspended starting 20 March and the only flights to be carried out will be those operated by Georgian Airways - in coordination with the Government of Georgia - with the aim of repatriating Georgian citizens: http://archive.vn/0oy9o" Georgia,GEO,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Prime Minister announced that the gathering of more than 10 persons is being prohibited: http://archive.vn/8ON6n" Georgia,GEO,20200321,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""The public is aware that the first case of the coronavirus was detected on 26 February. It is 21 March today and we already have 48 cases of infection. More than 2,300 people are in quarantine zones and many are in self-isolation"" - Prime Minister of Georgia: http://archive.vn/8ON6n" Georgia,GEO,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Prime Minister of Georgia once again urged citizens to adhere to the announced rules and demonstrate high social responsibility to keep threat and danger away from their families and society at large: http://archive.vn/2I5iW" Georgia,GEO,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Government of Georgia had to make a decision to place Marneuli and Bolnisi Municipalities on lockdown. Public transport will be restricted as well, and so will be movement within the municipalities, with the exception of citizens leaving home for food, medications, or medical services: http://archive.vn/klCac" Georgia,GEO,20200322,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"According to the prime minister's decision, in order to efficiently provide the public with information on the general epidemiological situation in Georgia, the health status of infected patients, possible new cases of infection, and all other important issues relating to the coronavirus, a unified information center will start operating and hosting regular briefings, in addition to the www.stopcov.ge website: http://archive.vn/ouuJS" Georgia,GEO,20200323,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Government of Georgia had to make a decision to place Marneuli and Bolnisi Municipalities on lockdown. Effective today, entering and leaving Marneuli and Bolnisi Municipalities will be restricted. Public transport will be restricted as well, and so will be movement within the municipalities, with the exception of citizens leaving home for food, medications, or medical services: http://archive.vn/klCac" Georgia,GEO,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Government of Georgia had to make a decision to place Marneuli and Bolnisi Municipalities on lockdown. Public transport will be restricted as well, and so will be movement within the municipalities, with the exception of citizens leaving home for food, medications, or medical services: http://archive.vn/klCac" Georgia,GEO,20200324,C1: School closing,3,1,"It was noted that the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport promptly took steps to bolster remote teaching given the likelihood that the education process might not be resumed at the end of April. Successful cooperation with the Georgian Public Broadcaster was highlighted, as a result of which it was decided that the Public Broadcaster will start airing live broadcasts of lessons for school pupils on 30 March: http://archive.vn/RNJnP" Georgia,GEO,20200325,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Another session of the Interagency Coordination Council was held under the leadership of Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia. It was reported that groups staffed by local self-governance representatives and medical personnel have already tested 20,000 people in the region, only 25 of whom were found to have had a fever. Only two cases in the latter group were deemed to have been significant: http://archive.vn/XAI6U" Georgia,GEO,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The government once again urged citizens to adhere to the restrictions imposed as a result of the state of emergency, to remain at home, and to refrain from going out unless there is an emergency. Otherwise, measures envisaged by law will be used in response: http://archive.vn/MZRJf " Georgia,GEO,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Special checkpoints will be created at the exits of specific municipalities in order to control the movement of citizens in accordance with the regulations that are in force under the state of emergency: http://archive.vn/AjGkc" Georgia,GEO,20200331,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gathering of more than three persons is forbidden, with the exception of grocery stores and pharmacies, where maintaining a social distance of two meters is mandatory: http://archive.vn/YrnnM#selection-2433.8-2448.0" Georgia,GEO,20200331,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""We have decided to significantly tighten measures within the framework of the state of emergency. Effectively - and I would like to emphasize this - effectively, we are declaring universal quarantine, which will begin on 31 March, at 8:00 in the morning. This quarantine means the following: • It is completely forbidden to travel using any type of public transport (including the subway), both within and between cities and municipalities. • It is only permissible to travel using light vehicles (including taxis), and only if the recommendation of the Ministry of Healthcare has been taken into consideration, i.e., if there are no more than three persons in an automobile, with the essential condition that the two persons are seated in the rear seat: http://archive.vn/YrnnM#selection-2433.8-2448.0" Georgia,GEO,20200331,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Giorgi Gakharia: We Have Decided To Significantly Tighten Measures Under State of Emergency, Effectively Declaring Universal Quarantine: - a full quarantine will be declared for the duration of the state of emergency. It will be forbidden to move on foot or using any other mode of transportation in the cities and throughout the entire country between the hours of 21:00 and 06:00. Effectively - and I would like to emphasize this once again - effectively, this means that a so-called curfew is being declared throughout the entire country between the hours of 21:00 and 06:00. • Checkpoints will be set up in the cities of Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Poti, Zugdidi, and Gori in order to control the movement of individuals, to check their health status, and to ensure the fulfillment of the tightened measures under the state of emergency, as well as to provide initial thermal screening and to control the administrative borders of these cities. These measures will be carried out by the forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with the involvement of the relevant agencies of the Ministry of Defense: http://archive.vn/YrnnM#selection-2433.8-2448.0" Georgia,GEO,20200331,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""We have decided to significantly tighten measures within the framework of the state of emergency. Effectively - and I would like to emphasize this - effectively, we are declaring universal quarantine, which will begin on 31 March, at 8:00 in the morning. This quarantine means the following: • It is completely forbidden to travel using any type of public transport (including the subway), both within and between cities and municipalities. • It is only permissible to travel using light vehicles (including taxis), and only if the recommendation of the Ministry of Healthcare has been taken into consideration, i.e., if there are no more than three persons in an automobile, with the essential condition that the two persons are seated in the rear seat: http://archive.vn/YrnnM#selection-2433.8-2448.0" Georgia,GEO,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"The government has decided to fully fund the utility payments of all the citizens who consume less than 200 kilowatts of electricity per month and less than 200 m3 of natural gas per month for the duration of three months - March, April, and May. ""This includes both cleaning service and water utility payments. This assistance, which we decided within the framework of government, will directly reach our citizens."" - Prime Minister: http://archive.vn/0mr8r " Georgia,GEO,20200401,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing extended to asymptomatic individuals who have no symptoms today, but have been to Italy or have received guests from this country, or have been in contact with patients. The third package extends to those that are treated in hospitals, or stay at home and have symptoms, but there are no risk factors. That is, they cough, have fever, sore throat, but have never been anywhere and have not had contact with the alleged patient. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515025244/https://sputnik-georgia.ru/society/20200401/248130604/Gruziya-izmenila-protokol-diagnostiki-koronavirusa.html" Georgia,GEO,20200410,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the prime minister, the greatest importance is attached to the detection of new cases of the coronavirus and the effectiveness of the management system: http://archive.vn/6hVE9" Georgia,GEO,20200417,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From June 17, according to Irakli Chikovani - Advisor to the Prime Minister of Georgia – the wearing of medical masks will be mandatory in closed public spaces. Link: https://archive.vn/bLZHs " Georgia,GEO,20200424,E1: Income support,1,0,"""All hired employees who officially worked and lost their jobs, income during the crisis after the declaration of the state of emergency and cannot receive their salaries, will receive assistance from the state in the amount of 1200 GEL over a period of six months. This means that these people will receive 200 GEL per month"" - Prime Minister. ""In addition, the same kind of subsidy will be received for the salary of 750 GEL for all retained jobs and remuneration will be up to 1500 GEL. In fact, in this way we are assisting both the citizens of Georgia to retain their jobs salaries and the entrepreneurs to retain the jobs. The budget of this event is 250 million GEL"", said Giorgi Gakharia: http://archive.vn/28a9Y" Georgia,GEO,20200424,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"An automatic VAT refund mechanism will be implemented, which means that as soon as an entrepreneur has an excess on his/her personal account, he/she will automatically be refunded VAT, without any demand. In addition, this year additional 600 million GEL will be returned from the budget in the form of VAT during one year. These two events jointly are crucial for companies and entrepreneurs in maintaining liquidity"", said the Prime Minister: http://archive.vn/28a9Y" Georgia,GEO,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In line with a plan developed by the Government of Georgia, first phase of reduced restrictions and re-opening of the economy started. All types of online trade - both wholesale and retail - are permitted from today. Also, delivery service of any commodity is fully allowed from today and open-air fruit and vegetable markets also resume operation: http://archive.vn/nsT6z" Georgia,GEO,20200427,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"In line with a plan developed by the Government of Georgia, first phase of reduced restrictions and re-opening of the economy started today. It implies free mobility with private passenger vehicles and taxis. Entry to and exit from Tbilisi, Rustavi, Batumi and Kutaisi remain prohibited during the State of Emergency. Nevertheless, today and tomorrow, i.e. on April 27 and 28, 2020, it is permitted to enter and exit the referred cities as an exceptional measure solely for returning to the actual residence. Link: http://archive.vn/nsT6z" Georgia,GEO,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Council members discussed the process of lifting the imposed restrictions. This includes lifting the ban on carrying out construction works and activities related to construction works, as well as the resumption of the operation of vehicle service centers and car washes: http://archive.vn/IYLRu" Georgia,GEO,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Interagency Coordination Council held its regular meeting under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia today. During said videoconference, the council discussed the process of lifting restrictions, and the possible impact of this process on the epidemiological situation in general. On the Government's decision, effective today, beauty salons and aesthetic medicine centers may reopen in line with the rules and standards defined by the Health Ministry. Link: http://archive.vn/It182" Georgia,GEO,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"SHORT: Ban on 3 people lifted, however, the ban on gatherings of more than 10 people remains in force, and so do restrictions on vehicle movement, namely on movement of more than three persons per car (including the driver). FULL: The Interagency Coordination Council held its regular meeting under the chairmanship of Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia today. During said videoconference, the council discussed the process of lifting restrictions, and the possible impact of this process on the epidemiological situation in general. Although the quarantine in Marneuli was lifted today, other restrictions applicable throughout Georgia remain in force, the meeting emphasized. On the Government's decision, effective today, beauty salons and aesthetic medicine centers may reopen in line with the rules and standards defined by the Health Ministry, and the ban on both indoor and outdoor gatherings of more than three people has also been lifted. However, the ban on gatherings of more than 10 people remains in force, and so do restrictions on vehicle movement, namely on movement of more than three persons per car (including the driver). Passengers must take back seats. Link: http://archive.vn/It182" Georgia,GEO,20200518,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Specialists from the National Disease Control Center and public healthcare experts informed the council of the epidemiological situation in the Bolnisi Municipality and measures taken in locked-down villages. As it was pointed out, medical personnel continue medical action on the ground, with active testing and thermal screening underway. The enforcement of lockdown measures is monitored by law enforcements on the ground. As for the nationwide epidemiological situation, as of today, 701 coronavirus cases have been confirmed, with 432 persons having already recovered, and three patients transported to Georgia from abroad. Death toll stands at 12. 3,787 persons remain under quarantine, and 337 are hospitalized under medical supervision. Link: http://archive.vn/It182#selection-2489.0-2497.90" Georgia,GEO,20200518,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Specialists from the National Disease Control Center and public healthcare experts informed the council of the epidemiological situation in the Bolnisi Municipality and measures taken in locked-down villages. As it was pointed out, medical personnel continue medical action on the ground, with active testing and thermal screening underway. The enforcement of lockdown measures is monitored by law enforcements on the ground. As for the nationwide epidemiological situation, as of today, 701 coronavirus cases have been confirmed, with 432 persons having already recovered, and three patients transported to Georgia from abroad. Death toll stands at 12. 3,787 persons remain under quarantine, and 337 are hospitalized under medical supervision. Link: http://archive.vn/It182#selection-2489.0-2497.90" Georgia,GEO,20200520,E1: Income support,1,0,"Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia discussed the issuance of the financial benefits envisaged by the government's Anti-Crisis Plan - social assistance packages, as well as compensation for unemployed and self-employed persons - with representatives of the relevant agencies today. It was decided during the meeting that the issuance of social assistance envisaged by the government's Anti-Crisis Plan will begin in late May and proceed on a step-by-step basis. According to the government's Anti-Crisis Plan, socially vulnerable citizens will additionally receive 600 GEL in total in aid from the state over a period of six months. Furthermore, the families whose social rating score is between 0 and 100,000 and who have three or more children under the age of 16 will receive state assistance over a period of six months amounting to 600 GEL in total. There are 21,000 families that satisfy these criteria in Georgia today. Additionally, people with severe disabilities and disabled children will also receive state assistance in the amount of 600 GEL over a period of six months, and there are 40,000 citizens meeting these criteria in Georgia today. The Revenue Service provided the prime minister with information on the hired employees that were officially employed but lost their jobs during the crisis; they will receive a total of 1,200 GEL in assistance from the state over a period of six months. They will receive their compensation in stages, starting from the end of May.As regards self-employed persons, currently over 33,000 persons have registered in the special database for self-employed people. They will begin receiving compensation once the relevant documents have been studied. Link: http://archive.vn/U15ij" Georgia,GEO,20200521,E1: Income support,1,0,"According to the social and economic Anti-Crisis Plan, our citizens who have lost their jobs will receive compensation in the amount of 1,200 GEL. Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia made this statement during the session of the government. Giorgi Gakharia called on all business operators who had to dismiss employees to be more efficient and effective in their cooperation with the Revenue Service, the Ministry of Finance, so that the number of such citizens is registered in greater detail and no citizen who needs such assistance is left without it. Link: " Georgia,GEO,20200523,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Interagency Coordination Council led by the Prime Minister has made a decision to terminate the state of emergency, effective May 23. Accordingly, the curfew is also terminated. Still, given the epidemiological situation-as the virus is still here to force us to take active steps to stop the spread of COVID-19-it is of utmost importance to apply certain regulations in the country to ensure against risking the ultimate value of our citizens' safety, lives, and health. Schools and universities must continue the education process using various forms of remote teaching/communication. However, conducting practical / laboratory work or holding examinations non-remotely in universities (in accordance with the recommendations issued by the Ministry of Healthcare) has become permissible. Coded from 3G to 3T due to this allowance. Link: http://archive.vn/Ck7Xg#selection-2207.2-2207.195" Georgia,GEO,20200523,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Interagency Coordination Council led by the Prime Minister has made a decision to terminate the state of emergency, effective May 23. Accordingly, the curfew is also terminated. Still, given the epidemiological situation-as the virus is still here to force us to take active steps to stop the spread of COVID-19-it is of utmost importance to apply certain regulations in the country to ensure against risking the ultimate value of our citizens' safety, lives, and health. All types of economic activities are permitted, with the following exceptions: ? Serving customers on site in restaurants, bars, cafes, and dining facilities of any type; ? Trade in clothing and footwear (such trade is permitted online) ? The operation of trade centers (shopping malls) and open-air markets (with the exception of open-air agrarian markets); ? Organizing and/or holding sporting, cultural, and recreational events; ? Sports and wellness procedures or activities; ? The operation of currency exchange booths. Link: http://archive.vn/Ck7Xg#selection-2207.2-2207.195" Georgia,GEO,20200523,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Interagency Coordination Council led by the Prime Minister has made a decision to terminate the state of emergency, effective May 23. Accordingly, the curfew is also terminated. Still, given the epidemiological situation-as the virus is still here to force us to take active steps to stop the spread of COVID-19-it is of utmost importance to apply certain regulations in the country to ensure against risking the ultimate value of our citizens' safety, lives, and health. - All types of training courses, conferences, and seminars must be held remotely. - Holding cultural events is permitted only in a remote format. - All types of mass sporting events remain restricted, including competitions and gathering for the purpose of learning/training, in enclosed, as well as open spaces; this also applies to all types of sport-related training courses, seminars, and/or conferences, with the exception of those held remotely. Link: http://archive.vn/Ck7Xg#selection-2207.2-2207.195" Georgia,GEO,20200523,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Interagency Coordination Council led by the Prime Minister has made a decision to terminate the state of emergency, effective May 23. Accordingly, the curfew is also terminated. Still, given the epidemiological situation-as the virus is still here to force us to take active steps to stop the spread of COVID-19-it is of utmost importance to apply certain regulations in the country to ensure against risking the ultimate value of our citizens' safety, lives, and health. o The gathering of more than 10 people that is related to social events (e.g., weddings, anniversaries, wakes, etc.) is restricted. However, public assemblies and demonstrations, as provided for by the Law of Georgia on Assemblies and Demonstrations, have become permissible. Link: http://archive.vn/Ck7Xg#selection-2207.2-2207.195" Georgia,GEO,20200523,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The Interagency Coordination Council led by the Prime Minister has made a decision to terminate the state of emergency, effective May 23. Accordingly, the curfew is also terminated. Still, given the epidemiological situation-as the virus is still here to force us to take active steps to stop the spread of COVID-19-it is of utmost importance to apply certain regulations in the country to ensure against risking the ultimate value of our citizens' safety, lives, and health. o The restriction on public transportation, including travel by subway and cable car, as well as the transportation of passengers by rail, remains in force. o The restriction on the transportation of passengers on municipal and intercity routes by bus and fixed-route taxi remains in force. o Taxi drivers must wear face masks and it is only permissible to transport two passengers, who must occupy the rear seats of the vehicle. Link: http://archive.vn/Ck7Xg#selection-2207.2-2207.195" Georgia,GEO,20200523,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"he Interagency Coordination Council led by the Prime Minister has made a decision to terminate the state of emergency, effective May 23, that is, tonight after midnight. Accordingly, the curfew is also terminated. Still, given the epidemiological situation-as the virus is still here to force us to take active steps to stop the spread of COVID-19-it is of utmost importance to apply certain regulations in the country to ensure against risking the ultimate value of our citizens' safety, lives, and health. ""The ban prohibiting those aged 70 and over from leaving home is also terminated. Because they are a high-risk group, however, we advise them to leave home only for essential errands,"" the Prime Minister's Speaker added. Link: http://archive.vn/FdURb" Georgia,GEO,20200523,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Interagency Coordination Council led by the Prime Minister has made a decision to terminate the state of emergency, effective May 23. Accordingly, the curfew is also terminated. Still, given the epidemiological situation-as the virus is still here to force us to take active steps to stop the spread of COVID-19-it is of utmost importance to apply certain regulations in the country to ensure against risking the ultimate value of our citizens' safety, lives, and health. o The restriction on public transportation, including travel by subway and cable car, as well as the transportation of passengers by rail, remains in force. o The restriction on the transportation of passengers on municipal and intercity routes by bus and fixed-route taxi remains in force. o Taxi drivers must wear face masks and it is only permissible to transport two passengers, who must occupy the rear seats of the vehicle. However, the restriction on more than three people traveling by car has been removed (with the exception of travel by taxi). Link: http://archive.vn/Ck7Xg#selection-2207.2-2207.195" Georgia,GEO,20200523,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Interagency Coordination Council led by the Prime Minister has made a decision to terminate the state of emergency, effective May 23. Accordingly, the curfew is also terminated. Still, given the epidemiological situation-as the virus is still here to force us to take active steps to stop the spread of COVID-19-it is of utmost importance to apply certain regulations in the country to ensure against risking the ultimate value of our citizens' safety, lives, and health. The restriction on international passenger transportation (air, land, and sea) remains in force (charter flights are reserved for the repatriation of Georgian citizens). Link: http://archive.vn/Ck7Xg#selection-2207.2-2207.195" Georgia,GEO,20200525,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Inter-Agency Coordination Council of the Government of Georgia continues its meetings under the leadership of the Prime Minister of Georgia to make sure that nation-wide efforts are well coordinated in the country. Parliament of Georgia led by Speaker Archil Talakvadze and Administration of President are actively engaged in the work of the Inter-Agency Coordination Council. Link: http://archive.vn/ywonb#selection-2489.0-2495.113" Georgia,GEO,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Another session of the Interagency Coordination Council was held under the leadership of Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia. Members of the council discussed the next stage of the lifting of restrictions, which came into force today. Namely, all types of open shops, trade centers, open-air and enclosed markets, and restaurants with outdoor spaces have reopened for business. Furthermore, public transport resumed operation on 29 May. It was stressed that all decisions pertaining to the lifting of restrictions were made having taken into account the social and economic interests of citizens; however, it is essential to follow the relevant rules and recommendations, including those on social distancing and the use of face masks, in order to avoid the risk of spreading the virus. Relevant agencies will periodically monitor the enforcement of preventive measures and established standards. Council members also discussed the upcoming stage of the lifting of restrictions, which will come into force on 8 June and will include the opening of all types of restaurants, the resumption of intercity transportation, and the reopening of the hotels that have passed the inspection of the Labor Inspection of the Ministry of Healthcare and have received the appropriate permits. The inspection of hotels has already started and will actively continue. At this stage, Tetritskaro and two villages in Bolnisi Municipality - Mushevani and Geta - remain under strict quarantine. Link: http://archive.vn/uAZ1W" Georgia,GEO,20200529,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Another session of the Interagency Coordination Council was held under the leadership of Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia. Members of the council discussed the next stage of the lifting of restrictions, which came into force today. Namely, all types of open shops, trade centers, open-air and enclosed markets, and restaurants with outdoor spaces have reopened for business. Furthermore, public transport resumed operation on 29 May. It was stressed that all decisions pertaining to the lifting of restrictions were made having taken into account the social and economic interests of citizens; however, it is essential to follow the relevant rules and recommendations, including those on social distancing and the use of face masks, in order to avoid the risk of spreading the virus. Relevant agencies will periodically monitor the enforcement of preventive measures and established standards. Council members also discussed the upcoming stage of the lifting of restrictions, which will come into force on 8 June and will include the opening of all types of restaurants, the resumption of intercity transportation, and the reopening of the hotels that have passed the inspection of the Labor Inspection of the Ministry of Healthcare and have received the appropriate permits. The inspection of hotels has already started and will actively continue. At this stage, Tetritskaro and two villages in Bolnisi Municipality - Mushevani and Geta - remain under strict quarantine. Link: http://archive.vn/uAZ1W" Georgia,GEO,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Another session of the Interagency Coordination Council was held under the leadership of Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia. Members of the council discussed the next stage of the lifting of restrictions, which came into force today. Namely, all types of open shops, trade centers, open-air and enclosed markets, and restaurants with outdoor spaces have reopened for business. Furthermore, public transport resumed operation on 29 May. It was stressed that all decisions pertaining to the lifting of restrictions were made having taken into account the social and economic interests of citizens; however, it is essential to follow the relevant rules and recommendations, including those on social distancing and the use of face masks, in order to avoid the risk of spreading the virus. Relevant agencies will periodically monitor the enforcement of preventive measures and established standards. Council members also discussed the upcoming stage of the lifting of restrictions, which will come into force on 8 June and will include the opening of all types of restaurants, the resumption of intercity transportation, and the reopening of the hotels that have passed the inspection of the Labor Inspection of the Ministry of Healthcare and have received the appropriate permits. The inspection of hotels has already started and will actively continue. At this stage, Tetritskaro and two villages in Bolnisi Municipality - Mushevani and Geta - remain under strict quarantine. Link: http://archive.vn/uAZ1W" Georgia,GEO,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Another session of the Interagency Coordination Council was held under the leadership of Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Gakharia. Members of the council discussed the next stage of the lifting of restrictions, which came into force today. Namely, all types of open shops, trade centers, open-air and enclosed markets, and restaurants with outdoor spaces have reopened for business. Furthermore, public transport resumed operation on 29 May. It was stressed that all decisions pertaining to the lifting of restrictions were made having taken into account the social and economic interests of citizens; however, it is essential to follow the relevant rules and recommendations, including those on social distancing and the use of face masks, in order to avoid the risk of spreading the virus. Relevant agencies will periodically monitor the enforcement of preventive measures and established standards. Council members also discussed the upcoming stage of the lifting of restrictions, which will come into force on 8 June and will include the opening of all types of restaurants, the resumption of intercity transportation, and the reopening of the hotels that have passed the inspection of the Labor Inspection of the Ministry of Healthcare and have received the appropriate permits. The inspection of hotels has already started and will actively continue. At this stage, Tetritskaro and two villages in Bolnisi Municipality - Mushevani and Geta - remain under strict quarantine. Link: http://archive.vn/uAZ1W" Georgia,GEO,20200529,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As regards the overall epidemiological situation throughout the country, as of today, there are 794 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Georgia, 624 of whom have already recovered. Three Georgian citizens have been repatriated from foreign countries for treatment. Twelve persons have died. Currently, 2,508 persons are in quarantine and 300 persons are hospitalized under medical observation. The Interagency Coordination Council continues to hold regular meetings under the leadership of the prime minister in order to take coordinated steps. The Parliament of Georgia, headed by Chairman Archil Talakvadze, and the Administration of the President are actively involved in the council's work. Link: http://archive.vn/uAZ1W" Georgia,GEO,20200529,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As regards the overall epidemiological situation throughout the country, as of today, there are 794 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Georgia, 624 of whom have already recovered. Three Georgian citizens have been repatriated from foreign countries for treatment. Twelve persons have died. Currently, 2,508 persons are in quarantine and 300 persons are hospitalized under medical observation. The Interagency Coordination Council continues to hold regular meetings under the leadership of the prime minister in order to take coordinated steps. The Parliament of Georgia, headed by Chairman Archil Talakvadze, and the Administration of the President are actively involved in the council's work. Link: http://archive.vn/uAZ1W" Georgia,GEO,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Georgian government has announced?the end of the State of Emergency, effective May 23. Several other?restrictions on movement and gatherings throughout Georgia have also been eased; All public transport—including the metro—has resumed service, though passengers are required to wear face masks. Intercity trains will resume June 15. Assembly of persons in one location up to a maximum of 10 people is now permitted; Restaurants are now able to operate both indoor and outdoor seating. Customers in restaurants are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing measures, and a maximum of six people are allowed at one table. All retail and wholesale shops, including malls and currency exchanges, are now open. Hotels may resume operations after inspection and permission from the Ministry of Health. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615203215/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20200605,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Commercial air travel to Georgia is scheduled to resume July 1. The Government of Georgia has not yet announced whether any conditions will be placed on international visitors based on travel origin, nationality, and other factors. The Government of Georgia announced that foreigners who were legally in Georgia on March 14, 2020, and were not able to leave the country due to the closure of borders as part of the State of Emergency, may remain until June 30, 2020, with no penalty. All land borders?remain closed to passenger travel with the exception of Georgian citizens returning to Georgia or citizens of neighboring countries returning to their home countries. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615203215/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20200605,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Head of the Government Administration Natia Mezvrishvili conducted the briefing following the meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council. She spoke about several important issues decided at today's meeting of the Interagency Coordination Council. ""Today, the Parliament adopted a decree on the rules for the use of facemasks in certain spaces like indoor public facilities and public transport. Based on this law, the Government of Georgia was expected to adopt a decree describing in detail rules for wearing facemasks. We adopted this decree today, and it defines indoor spaces requiring both visitors and staff to use facemasks. Certain exceptions are allowed for particular categories based on health conditions and age. Such persons will not be fined for failure to wear a mask,"" Natia Mezvrishvili stated. Link: http://archive.vn/xlmHB" Georgia,GEO,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia held and led a regular meeting of the Inter-Agency Coordination Council of the Government of Georgia today. Members of the Council reviewed the next stage of restrictions being lifted from today. Namely, all types of restaurants have resumed operation and inter-city transportation started to operate. Also all those hotels have been re-opened, which were checked by the Labor Inspection. Link: http://archive.vn/bRZfj" Georgia,GEO,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0," Quarantine set in two villages of Bolnisi Municipality - Mushevan and Getta - remain valid. Relevant specialists of the National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health of Georgia (NCDC) are carrying out respective medical procedures there. Link: http://archive.vn/bRZfj#selection-2485.0-2491.245" Georgia,GEO,20200611,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia instructed respective institutions to extend the coverage of COVID-19 tests in parallel with re-opening of the economy and on the background of increased epidemic risks. Head of the Government of Georgia held a working meeting today on the topic. On the background of COVID-19 circulation and restrictions being lifted in the country, greater importance is acquired by the timely detection and treatment of possible cases. Every citizen should immediately call 112 or a family doctor and get PCR tested on COVID-19 if and when gets fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing or other respiratory symptoms. Link: http://archive.vn/EUBPR" Georgia,GEO,20200612,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In parallel with the re-opening of the economy and on the background of increased epidemic risks, Inter-Agency Coordination Council led by Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia tightens the operating management of the situation. Meeting held today in the format of a video conference, was focused on the review of the current epidemic situation in the country. Georgia has detected 9 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, out of which one is not traceable to the source. Currently the country has 5 cases of untraceable source in total, which significantly increases risks and a need of being extra cautious. Link: http://archive.vn/jhGcy#selection-2457.0-2457.629" Georgia,GEO,20200612,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On June 12, the Parliament of Georgia adopted the bill on Code of Administrative Offenses that makes the wearing of face masks mandatory in closed public areas, public transport, and taxi until July 15. The violation of this rule by individuals shall be subject to the penalty of 20 GEL whereas the penalty for the legal entities is 500 GEL. Links: https://archive.vn/LUoQd https://archive.vn/PK2Av " Georgia,GEO,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The majority of sectors, including restaurants, hotels, " Georgia,GEO,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Domestic tourism reopens, meaning that restrictions on internal movement have been eased. The economy has largely reopened as has intercity travel. Face masks are advised. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629173022/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Georgia,GEO,20200615,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Domestic tourism reopens, meaning that restrictions on internal movement have been eased. ""Tbilisi and other big cities are now open for intercity travelers."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200629173022/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Georgia,GEO,20200616,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still current, international reopening has now been tentatively pushed back to July 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200629225006/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/return-to-the-uk" Georgia,GEO,20200617,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""According to a decree issued on June 15, following high-risk professions are included in the updated testing protocol: patients who display COVID-19 symptoms outlined in Health Ministry guidelines; all traced contacts of infected patients; persons who were quarantined or have gone into self-isolation; healthcare workers; personnel who run special quarantine spaces; screening authorities (customs officers, food security monitors); laboratory personnel who carry out testing; freight truck drivers (except for transit freights); personnel of correctional facilities; public transportation drivers; conscripts."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200629224444/https://civil.ge/archives/342486" Georgia,GEO,20200619,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""The Georgian government has allowed holding educational events, such as conferences and seminars, as well as exercising some outdoor sporting activities – rafting, kayaking, canyoning, and other action sports – provided that all participants observe guidelines devised by the Health ministry."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200629224444/https://civil.ge/archives/342486" Georgia,GEO,20200624,E1: Income support,1,0,"Budget approved, includes: ""1. Support for citizens who have been employed but lost their jobs during the pandemic: GEL 200 per person for 6 months (GEL 450 million). 3. One-time assistance of GEL300 to the self-employed (GEL 75 million). 5. Assistance to low-income families (with the social score of 65-100 thousand); assistance will be given according to the number of people in the household for 6 months (GEL 48 million). 6. Assistance to the families with the social score above 100 thousand: GEL 100 for 6 months (GEL 13 million). 7. Assistance to the disabled and disabled children GEL 100 for 6 months (GEL 24 million)."" [Yet to take effect, hence the lack of change in overall coding] https://web.archive.org/web/20200629173022/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Georgia,GEO,20200624,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Budget approved, includes ""Utility subsidy: payment for gas, electricity and utilities for the for households consuming up to 200 kW of electricity and/or up to 200 m3 natural gas monthly (GEL 170 million)""; ""Income tax waiver for low-income citizens: over the course of 6 months: (1) salaries up to 750 GEL will be fully exempt from income tax; for the salaries below 1500 GEL per month, the first GEL 750 will be exempt from income tax (GEL 250 million) will be forgone."" [Yet to take effect, hence the lack of change in overall coding] https://web.archive.org/web/20200629173022/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Georgia,GEO,20200630,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""- Restaurants are now able to operate both indoor and outdoor seating. Customers in restaurants are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing measures, and a maximum of six people are allowed at one table. - All retail and wholesale shops, including malls and currency exchanges, are now open. - Hotels may resume operations after inspection and permission from the Ministry of Health."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709211015/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Assembly of persons in one location up to a maximum of 10 people is now permitted"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200709211015/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Working from home is encouraged. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709210612/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20200709,E1: Income support,1,0,"Georgian Prime Minister, Giorgi Gakharia, on 9 July extended application deadline for state compensation for self-employed to August 1, with social assistance to be enjoyed by seasonal workers abroad, among others. http://archive.vn/HtLpT" Georgia,GEO,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"on 23 May 2020, The state of emergency was concluded. All types of economic activities became permitted, with the following exceptions o Providing customers with on-site catering services in restaurants, bars, cafes, or diners of any type; o Trading in clothes and shoes (permitted online); 15 o The operation of trade centers (shopping malls) and open-air markets (with the exception of open agrarian markets); o Organizing or holding sporting, cultural, or entertainment activities; o The operation of currency exchange points. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718152025/https://stopcov.ge/Content/files/COVID_RESPONSE_REPORT__ENG.pdf According to the US Embassy COVID-19?information for Georgia?updated on July 17,?2020, Many swimming pools and gyms have reopened, after passing a health inspection. Restaurants and hotels have reopened subject to periodic ongoing health inspections. Customers in restaurants are required to wear masks when moving about indoors, and to maintain social distancing measures, with a maximum of six people allowed at one table. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718145003/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20200710,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"on 23 May 2020, The state of emergency was concluded. Assemblies and demonstrations provided by the Law of Georgia on Assemblies and Demonstrations became permitted; http://web.archive.org/web/20200718152025/https://stopcov.ge/Content/files/COVID_RESPONSE_REPORT__ENG.pdf According to IMF website, from July 13, outdoor cultural events and indoor rehearsals are allowed. Public outdoor gatherings of less than 200 people is also allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Georgia,GEO,20200710,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to IMF, the public transport, including metro, resumed operation on May 29. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 According to the US Embassy COVID-19?information for Georgia?updated on July 17,?2020, Taxis remain limited to three people in the vehicle: a driver and two backseat passengers. Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces, including: public transport including taxis, buses, and metro?. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718145003/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20200710,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"on 23 May 2020, The state of emergency was concluded. The quarantine measures have been gradually shifted. Tbilisi and other big cities are now open for intercity travelers. Wearing face masks is mandatory inside the shops and while using public transport. However, according to a council meeting on June 1st, Tetritskaro and two villages in Bolnisi Municipality - Mushevani and Geta - remained under quarantine. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 http://archive.vn/uAZ1W " Georgia,GEO,20200710,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"on 23 May 2020, The state of emergency was concluded. The quarantine measures have been gradually shifted. Tbilisi and other big cities are now open for intercity travelers. Wearing face masks is mandatory inside the shops and while using public transport. However, according to a council meeting on June 1st, Tetritskaro and two villages in Bolnisi Municipality - Mushevani and Geta - remained under quarantine at the time. Double check is needed to see if they still have quarantine measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 http://archive.vn/uAZ1W " Georgia,GEO,20200710,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Georgia has suspended entry into the country for most foreign citizens, with exceptions to some EU countries. The state border of Georgia is unconditionally opened for Germany, France, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Citizens of EU countries with which Georgia opens the border by reservation, can enter Georgia under a 14-day mandatory quarantine. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718144751/https://stopcov.ge/ka/EntryRules " Georgia,GEO,20200710,E1: Income support,1,0,"On June 24, 2020, the parliament approved an amendment to the state budget 2020 that envisages: 1. Support for citizens who have been employed but lost their jobs during the pandemic: GEL 200 per person for 6 months (GEL 450 million). 2. Income tax waiver for low-income citizens: over the course of 6 months: (1) salaries up to 750 GEL will be fully exempt from income tax; for the salaries below 1500 GEL per month, the first GEL 750 will be exempt from income tax (GEL 250 million) will be forgone. 3. One-time assistance of GEL300 to the self-employed (GEL 75 million). Government extended the application deadline for state compensation for self-employed up to August 1, to ensure that social assistance reaches the seasonal workers abroad, among others. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Georgia,GEO,20200710,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On June 24, 2020, the parliament approved an amendment to the state budget 2020 that envisages utility subsidy: payment for gas, electricity and utilities for the for households consuming up to 200 kW of electricity and/or up to 200 m3 natural gas monthly (GEL 170 million). http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Georgia,GEO,20200710,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The diagnostic tests (assay) are performed when the doctor suspects coronavirus case. The diagnostic testing for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), including specific tests are fully funded by the Government. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718160013/https://stopcov.ge/en " Georgia,GEO,20200713,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Effective July 13, outdoor cultural events and indoor rehearsals are allowed. Public outdoor gatherings of less than 200 people is also allowed."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#G" Georgia,GEO,20200716,E1: Income support,1,0,"Giorgi Gakharia, Prime Minister of Georgia, announced on 16 July to ""revisit the eligibility criteria and list of people benefiting from social allowances to see what else may be done by the State to provide greater care and social support"". http://archive.vn/Mp6R6" Georgia,GEO,20200716,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Government of Georgia continues to make the wearing of face masks mandatory in closed public areas. However, the penalty for not wearing face masks remains valid until July 15. Link: https://archive.vn/n86ui " Georgia,GEO,20200720,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From 20 July in Georgia, ""it is permitted to hold social events (including weddings, all types of anniversaries, ritual ceremonies, and so on) outdoors, for which the recommended number of attendees has been set at 100 people."" Outdoor cultural events are permitted from 15 July. http://archive.vn/Uurmo" Georgia,GEO,20200721,H2: Testing policy,2,,"From 21 July, citizens are given ""fever tests when entering and exiting Gardabani and those villages of the municipality, where the cases of infection have been identified. If and when suspicious symptoms get detected, additional tests will be performed. Besides, thermal screening will become more intensive at markets and fairs."" http://archive.vn/ZA15k" Georgia,GEO,20200726,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to IMF website, from July 13, outdoor cultural events and indoor rehearsals are allowed. Public outdoor gatherings of less than 200 people is also allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Georgia,GEO,20200726,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"According to IMF website, from July 13, outdoor cultural events and indoor rehearsals are allowed. Public outdoor gatherings of less than 200 people is also allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Georgia,GEO,20200726,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to IMF, the public transport, including metro, resumed operation on May 29. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Georgia,GEO,20200726,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"According to the IMF website, domestic tourism opened on June 15th However, according to a council meeting on June 1st, Tetritskaro and two villages in Bolnisi Municipality - Mushevani and Geta - remained under quarantine at the time. Double check is needed to see if they still have quarantine measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718154232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 http://archive.vn/uAZ1W " Georgia,GEO,20200802,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Working from home is encouraged. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810204121/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"""The village of Karajalari in Gardabani municipality has been placed under quarantine by the Government of Georgia and should be avoided. Roads to and from the village have been blocked by police and drones are being used to monitor the area. Additional areas in Gardabani Municipality may also be quarantined due to a growing cluster of COVID-19 cases."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200810211938/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Note also: Indoor cultural events may resume, in accordance with Health Ministry recommendations, up to a maximum of 200 people. See https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/; https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 24 August, 2020; web archive link not working)" Georgia,GEO,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Mestia municipality in western Georgia has been placed under quarantine by the Government of Georgia due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases and should be avoided. Roads to and from Mestia have been blocked by police. Entry, exit, and movement within the municipality may continue to be restricted by local authorities after the expiration of the 12-day quarantine period on August 21. See https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ (accessed 24 August, 2020; web archive link not working)" Georgia,GEO,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Mestia municipality in western Georgia has been placed under quarantine by the Government of Georgia due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases and should be avoided. Roads to and from Mestia have been blocked by police. Entry, exit, and movement within the municipality may continue to be restricted by local authorities after the expiration of the 12-day quarantine period on August 21. See https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ (accessed 24 August, 2020; web archive link not working)" Georgia,GEO,20200811,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Note: The government will be covering cover utility costs during the period November-February (4 months) for the vulnerable (announced as part of the August 6th measures). See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 24 August, 2020; web archive link not working)" Georgia,GEO,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the US embassy website, many swimming pools and gyms have reopened, after passing a health inspection. Restaurants and hotels have reopened subject to periodic ongoing health inspections. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903012321/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to the US Embassy website, all types of outdoor activities are now allowed. Indoor cultural events may resume, in accordance with Health Ministry recommendations, up to a maximum of 200 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903012321/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"According to the US Embassy website, indoor cultural events may resume, in accordance with Health Ministry recommendations, up to a maximum of 200 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903012321/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No policy change. According to the US embassy, Mestia municipality in western Georgia has been placed under quarantine by the Government of Georgia due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases and should be avoided. Roads to and from Mestia have been blocked by police. Entry, exit, and movement within the municipality may continue to be restricted by local authorities after the expiration of the 12-day quarantine period on August 21. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903012321/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to the US embassy, Mestia municipality in western Georgia has been placed under quarantine by the Government of Georgia due to a cluster of COVID-19 cases and should be avoided. Roads to and from Mestia have been blocked by police. Entry, exit, and movement within the municipality may continue to be restricted by local authorities after the expiration of the 12-day quarantine period on August 21. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903012321/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20200825,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to IMF, the citizens of all other EU countries can travel to Georgia and stay in quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, at their own expense. The Georgian government continues negotiations with other countries on further steps to restart international travel. The regular international flights are now expected to resume in October. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903014156/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Georgia,GEO,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"According to the Mask4all website, starting from April 20th, it is required to wear masks in all indoor public places in Georgia. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902215134/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ According to the US embassy website, face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces, including: at the front doors of public and private institutions, at meetings held in public and private institutions when two meters of social distancing cannot be observed, in public elevators, in shopping malls, in beauty and aesthetic medicine centers, in educational institutions, in public transport including taxis, buses, and metro. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903012321/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy changes." Georgia,GEO,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Starting from September 10th, social gatherings of more than 10 people, also cultural and sporting events with the participation of more than 200 individuals, are banned in Georgia amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases. This includes large birthdays, weddings, funeral feasts and other public and ritual events in indoor spaces and outdoor spaces. However,Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated that restrictions on social gatherings do not apply to election campaigning. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913191758/https://agenda.ge/en/news/2020/2786 " Georgia,GEO,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Starting from September 10th, social gatherings of more than 10 people, also cultural and sporting events with the participation of more than 200 individuals, are banned in Georgia amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases. This includes large birthdays, weddings, funeral feasts and other public and ritual events in indoor spaces and outdoor spaces. However,Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia stated that restrictions on social gatherings do not apply to election campaigning. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913191758/https://agenda.ge/en/news/2020/2786 " Georgia,GEO,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"According to the IMF website, the mountainous villages, that were locked down for the month of August, re-opened on Sept 2. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913190644/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Georgia,GEO,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"According to the IMF website, the mountainous villages, that were locked down for the month of August, re-opened on Sept 2. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913190644/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Georgia,GEO,20200904,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Coronavirus-related restrictions on regular international flights have been prolonged in Georgia until October 31, the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency has announced. All international scheduled flights to/from Georgia are restricted. However, no restrictions apply to flights carried out between the airports of Tbilisi, Munich, Paris and Riga, as well as cargo, governmental, ambulance and emergency flights. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913191345/https://agenda.ge/en/news/2020/2811 " Georgia,GEO,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913181739/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20200910,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On September 10, the Inter-Agency Coordination Council headed by Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia decided to tighten control over the wearing of face masks in closed public areas. Link: https://archive.vn/RSmFy " Georgia,GEO,20200915,C1: School closing,2,1,"Public schools resumed in-house classes on the 15th of September 2020, however in red zones, only on-line lessons are allowed. The kindergartens are still planned to reopen on October 1. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [web archive unavailable, accessed 24th September 2020]" Georgia,GEO,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Note: The opening of theatres and cinemas, as well as child entertainment centres, is postponed from October 1 to November 1. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [web archive unavailable, accessed 24th September 2020]" Georgia,GEO,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As of 14th of September, the most recent changes are the banning of jubilees, weddings, celebrations, and other ritual events; sports and cultural events are limited to 200 people. See: https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 24th September 2020, website last updated September 14th]" Georgia,GEO,20200915,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The entry ban for foreign citizens applies to air, land, and sea borders. The entry ban includes foreign citizens who are legal residents of Georgia, or have been living and working in Georgia, or own property or business (without special status). See: https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 24th September 2020, website last updated September 14th]" Georgia,GEO,20200915,E1: Income support,1,0,"Since June: Support for citizens who have been employed but lost their jobs during the pandemic: GEL 200 per person for 6 months (GEL 450 million).See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [web archive unavailable, accessed 24th September 2020]" Georgia,GEO,20200915,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Since June, Utility subsidy - payment for gas, electricity and utilities for the for households consuming up to 200 kW of electricity and/or up to 200 m3 natural gas monthly (GEL 170 million). See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [web archive unavailable, accessed 24th September 2020]" Georgia,GEO,20200925,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""It is mandatory to wear masks in enclosed spaces such as shops, when entering hotels and restaurants, and on public transport. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008125704/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201001,C1: School closing,3,0,"""In-person studies for school students in grades one to six have resumed today in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Zugdidi and Poti. School students of all grades in the Adjara region will have to attend remote classes, as most of the newly infected cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the region in the recent weeks."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008132054/https://agenda.ge/en/news/2020/3054 " Georgia,GEO,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Opening of theatres and cinemas, as well as child entertainment centers, is postponed from October 1 to November 1. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008125521/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Georgia,GEO,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Culture and sport events are limited to 200. There is no limit for political or election-related activities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008125704/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Culture and sport events are limited to 200. There is no limit for political or election-related activities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008125704/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201001,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Public transport is functioning normally. Taxis can hold no more than three people in a single vehicle, including the driver, with passengers sitting in the rear. If travelling to Tbilisi airport by taxi this social distancing rule must still be observed. Face masks must be worn in all public transport and taxis."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008125704/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20201008125704/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in policy" Georgia,GEO,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change." Georgia,GEO,20201001,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Foreign citizens are not currently allowed to enter Georgia, apart from citizens or residents of five EU Member States (France, Germany, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) who arrive by direct flight. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201008133109/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/entry-requirements" Georgia,GEO,20201009,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools in Adjara remain closed though the government is considering reopening: ""[The Head of the Adjara Region] said that the details about lifting the restrictions will be announced next week, including restoring municipal transport and restarting studies at schools and kindergartens. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017081202/https://agenda.ge/en/news/2020/3146" Georgia,GEO,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Opening of theatres and cinemas, as well as child entertainment centers, is postponed from October 1 to November 1."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017081335/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Georgia,GEO,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""No more than 10 people can participate in social gatherings such as weddings and funerals, indoor or out. There is no limit on gatherings for political or election-related activities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017081634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""No more than 10 people can participate in social gatherings such as weddings and funerals, indoor or out. There is no limit on gatherings for political or election-related activities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017081634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201009,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Public transport is functioning normally in most of the country but has been suspended temporarily in the Adjara region."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017081634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No data on active stay-at-home requirements, nationally or locally. ""il. Free movement of people and vehicles was re-established, and services gradually re-opened, sometimes faster than planned"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017082130/https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/covid-19-crisis-response-in-eu-eastern-partner-countries-7759afa3/" Georgia,GEO,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No data on restrictions on internal movement found." Georgia,GEO,20201009,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Foreign citizens are not currently allowed to enter Georgia, apart from citizens or residents of five EU Member States (France, Germany, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) who arrive by direct flight. The ban also applies to foreigners with Georgian residence permits."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017082231/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/entry-requirements" Georgia,GEO,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""It is mandatory to wear masks in enclosed spaces such as shops, when entering hotels and restaurants, and on public transport. Failing to do so can result in a 20 Lari (approx. £5) fine for an individual or 500 Lari (approx. £130) for a legal entity. In areas where there is an unexplained case of coronavirus, lockdown measures or testing may be introduced without warning."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201017081634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus " Georgia,GEO,20201018,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. ""Schools have restarted apart from in the Adjara region, although remote learning continues for older pupils."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022134254/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201018,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in previous policies. Restaurants in Tbilisi and Mtskheta are now no longer allowed to be open after 10pm. ""Restaurants will close at 10 pm in Georgia's ancient capital city of Mtskheta located just north of Tbilisi. The decision comes after Georgian authorities decided to close restaurants at 10 pm in Tbilisi. As a result of the policy, many individuals were instead going to Mtskheta to receive service at restaurants after 10 pm, said Natia Mezvrishvili, the head of the government administration."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022134132/https://agenda.ge/en/news/2020/3252 " Georgia,GEO,20201018,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""No more than 10 people can participate in social gatherings such as weddings and funerals, indoor or out. There is no limit on gatherings for political or election-related activities. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022134254/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201018,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""No more than 10 people can participate in social gatherings such as weddings and funerals, indoor or out. There is no limit on gatherings for political or election-related activities. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022134254/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201018,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Public transport is functioning normally in most of the country but has been suspended temporarily in the Adjara region. Taxis can hold no more than three people in a single vehicle, including the driver, with passengers sitting in the rear. If travelling from or to Tbilisi airport by taxi this social distancing rule must still be observed. Face masks must be worn in all public transport and taxis."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022134254/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201018,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change." Georgia,GEO,20201018,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change." Georgia,GEO,20201018,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Foreign citizens are not currently allowed to enter Georgia, apart from citizens or residents of five EU Member States (France, Germany, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) who arrive by direct flight. The ban also applies to foreigners with Georgian residence permits. There are two work-related schemes for foreign citizens from other countries to enter Georgia: Business trips by citizens of any country will be allowed if a permit is obtained. If applicable, you should complete the relevant form to apply for entry. “Work from Georgia” scheme is available to citizens from 95 countries, including the UK, who want to work from Georgia remotely. If applicable, you should complete the relevant application form. Conditions apply, including a minimum salary level of $2,000 a month, the ability to pay Georgian taxes, and health insurance."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022134522/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/entry-requirements" Georgia,GEO,20201018,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""It is mandatory to wear masks in enclosed spaces such as shops, when entering hotels and restaurants, and on public transport. Failing to do so can result in a 20 Lari (approx. £5) fine for an individual or 500 Lari (approx. £130) for a legal entity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022134254/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. ""Some hotels and other rental accommodation have re-opened but many remain closed."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028165619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""No more than 10 people can participate in social gatherings such as weddings and funerals, indoor or out. There is no limit on gatherings for political or election-related activities"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028165619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus " Georgia,GEO,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""No more than 10 people can participate in social gatherings such as weddings and funerals, indoor or out. There is no limit on gatherings for political or election-related activities"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028165619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus " Georgia,GEO,20201023,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Public transport is functioning normally in most of the country but inter-city services in the Adjara region have been suspended temporarily and the government has announced that further public transport restrictions may be introduced. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028165619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus " Georgia,GEO,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"None identified." Georgia,GEO,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"None identified." Georgia,GEO,20201023,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Foreign citizens are not currently allowed to enter Georgia, apart from citizens or permanent residents of five EU Member States (France, Germany, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) who arrive by direct flight. UK citizens who wish to enter Georgia under this scheme will need to provide evidence of their permanent residence status at the airport. The ban also applies to foreigners with Georgian residence permits."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028170116/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/entry-requirements" Georgia,GEO,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""It is mandatory to wear masks in enclosed spaces such as shops, when entering hotels and restaurants, and on public transport."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028165619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/georgia/coronavirus" Georgia,GEO,20201029,C1: School closing,3,0,"Many schools have moved to distance learning. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurant are required to close at 10 PM nationwide. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Sports and cultural events are limited to 200 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Social events such as weddings and funerals are limited to 10 guests. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20201029,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transportation is operating. Taxis are limited to three people in the vehicle: a driver and two backseat passengers. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20201029,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With a few exceptions, Georgia remains closed to foreign travelers. The entry ban for foreign citizens applies to air, land and sea borders, including foreign citizens who are legal residents of Georgia, or have been living and working in Georgia, or own property or business. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ " Georgia,GEO,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces, including taxis and public transportation. Violators of face musk rules are subject to a 20 GEL (about 6 USD) fine. There are some exceptions for children under 6, people with disabilities, or who have health problems that prevent them from wearing a face covering. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20201109,C1: School closing,3,0,"Many schools have moved to distance learning. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurant are required to close at 10 PM nationwide. Restaurant and hotels are subject to periodic ongoing health inspection. Only six people are allowed at one table in restaurants. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ and https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Sports and cultural events are limited to 200 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ and https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Social events such as weddings and funerals are limited to 10 guests. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw" Georgia,GEO,20201109,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The Government of Georgia announced that between 10 PM and 5 AM, public and private transportation is not permitted. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The Government of Georgia imposed movement restrictions in major cities between 10 PM and 5 AM. During the restricted time, public and private transportation (including walking) is not permitted, unless it is for an essential need. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel, but effective November 9, the Government of Georgia imposed movement restrictions in major cities between the hours of 10 PM and 5 AM. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201109,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With a few exceptions, Georgia remains closed to foreign travelers. The entry ban for foreign citizens applies to air, land, and sea borders, including foreign citizens who are legal residents of Georgia, or have been living and working in Georgia, or own property or business. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ and https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Multiple documents were published to prevent spread of Coronavirus through “stopcov.ge”, the official Georgian government’s website: “Recommendations on Personal Hygiene”, “Simple recommendations to protect yourself from COVID-19”, “Rules for Self-Isolation” and “Special Guidance for Risk Groups”. Links: https://archive.fo/Lq3cv and https://archive.fo/wip/WpeX6 " Georgia,GEO,20201109,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of testing policy. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Georgia,GEO,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of contract tracing. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Georgia,GEO,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces, including taxis and public transportation. Violators of face musk rules are subject to a 20 GEL (about 6 USD) fine. There are some exceptions for children under 6, people with disabilities, or who have health problems that prevent them from wearing a face covering. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20201116,C1: School closing,3,0,"Many schools have moved to distance learning. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurant are required to close at 10 PM nationwide. Restaurant and hotels are subject to periodic ongoing health inspection. Only six people are allowed at one table in restaurants. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ and https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Social events such as weddings and funerals are limited to 10 guests. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw" Georgia,GEO,20201116,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The Government of Georgia announced that between 10 PM and 5 AM, public and private transportation is not permitted. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The Government of Georgia imposed movement restrictions in major cities between 10 PM and 5 AM. During the restricted time, public and private transportation (including walking) is not permitted, unless it is for an essential need. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel, but effective November 9, the Government of Georgia imposed movement restrictions in major cities between the hours of 10 PM and 5 AM. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201116,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With a few exceptions, Georgia remains closed to foreign travelers. The entry ban for foreign citizens applies to air, land, and sea borders, including foreign citizens who are legal residents of Georgia, or have been living and working in Georgia, or own property or business. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ and https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Georgia,GEO,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Multiple documents were published to prevent spread of Coronavirus through “stopcov.ge”, the official Georgian government’s website: “Recommendations on Personal Hygiene”, “Simple recommendations to protect yourself from COVID-19”, “Rules for Self-Isolation” and “Special Guidance for Risk Groups”. Links: https://archive.fo/Lq3cv and https://archive.fo/wip/WpeX6 " Georgia,GEO,20201116,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of testing policy. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Georgia,GEO,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of contract tracing. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm" Georgia,GEO,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces, including taxis and public transportation. Violators of face musk rules are subject to a 20 GEL (about 6 USD) fine. There are some exceptions for children under 6, people with disabilities, or who have health problems that prevent them from wearing a face covering. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Georgia,GEO,20201128,C1: School closing,3,0,"Private and public kindergartens will suspend operation. Schools, vocational training centres, higher education institutions (except for medical education programs) will be entirely transforming to distance learning in addition to the existing ones in large cities - Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Gori, Poti, Zugdidi and Telavi - as well as in skiing resorts - Bakuriani, Guraudi, Goderdzi and Mestia https://web.archive.org/web/20201130172338/https://www.stopcov.ge/en/shezgudvebi" Georgia,GEO,20201128,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy changes. " Georgia,GEO,20201128,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Any and all types of conferences, training sessions, cultural or entertainment events are restricted. Only virtual formats will be permitted online. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130172338/https://www.stopcov.ge/en/shezgudvebi" Georgia,GEO,20201128,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes in policy. " Georgia,GEO,20201128,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Regular inter-city passenger transportation, including that of by rail, bus or minibus are restricted. Restriction does not apply to light vehicles (including taxis). https://web.archive.org/web/20201130172338/https://www.stopcov.ge/en/shezgudvebi" Georgia,GEO,20201128,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"No policy changes. " Georgia,GEO,20201128,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Municipal transport will be suspended within Tbilisi, Telavi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Gori. Poti and Zugdidi. Mobility of people walking or driving restricted across Georgia, as well as staying in a public space from 21:00 to 05:00; exceptions will be made for the New Year's Eve on December 31 and Orthodox Christmas on January 6. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130172338/https://www.stopcov.ge/en/shezgudvebi" Georgia,GEO,20201128,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy changes. " Georgia,GEO,20201128,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy changes. " Georgia,GEO,20201128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes. " Georgia,GEO,20201128,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy changes. " Georgia,GEO,20201201,C1: School closing,3,0,"Private and public kindergartens are closed. Schools, vocational education institutions, and universities (except medical universities) switched to a fully remote learning model. Link: https://archive.fo/rII13 " Georgia,GEO,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants and eateries may provide delivery, take-away, and drive-thru service only. Gyms, swimming pools are closed. Conferences, training courses, arts/culture and sports events are either suspended or online. Agrarian markets, beauty salons, barber shops, and aesthetic medicine centers continue to operate. Link: https://archive.fo/rII13 " Georgia,GEO,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Conferences, training courses, arts/culture and sports events are either suspended or online. Link: https://archive.fo/rII13 " Georgia,GEO,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Social events such as weddings and funerals are limited to 10 guests. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw" Georgia,GEO,20201201,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transportation is not operating between 9 PM and 5 AM. Only the transport in light vehicles (including taxis) is permitted. Taxis are limited to three people in the vehicle (a driver and two backseat passengers). In major cities, municipal transport is suspended. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/LILgr and https://archive.fo/rII13 " Georgia,GEO,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The Government of Georgia imposed movement restrictions in major cities between 9 PM and 5 AM. During the restricted time, public and private transportation (including walking) is not permitted, unless it is for an essential need. Also, there is in place a recommendation for people over the age of 70 to remain at home. Link: https://archive.fo/rII13 and https://archive.fo/rII13" Georgia,GEO,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Inter-city regular transportation of passengers, including railway, bus and minibus is not permitted. Also, there is in place a movement restriction between 9 PM and 5 AM. Link: https://archive.fo/rII13 " Georgia,GEO,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With a few exceptions, Georgia remains closed to foreign travelers. The entry ban for foreign citizens applies to air, land, and sea borders, including foreign citizens who are legal residents of Georgia, or have been living and working in Georgia, or own property or business. Also, there are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/LILgr" Georgia,GEO,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,, Georgia,GEO,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Multiple documents were published to prevent spread of Coronavirus through “stopcov.ge”, the official Georgian government’s website: “Recommendations on Personal Hygiene”, “Simple recommendations to protect yourself from COVID-19”, “Rules for Self-Isolation” and “Special Guidance for Risk Groups”. Links: https://archive.fo/Lq3cv and https://archive.fo/wip/WpeX6 " Georgia,GEO,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of testing policy. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Georgia,GEO,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of contract tracing. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Georgia,GEO,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces, including taxis and public transportation. Violators of face musk rules are subject to a 20 GEL (about 6 USD) fine. There are some exceptions for children under 6, people with disabilities, or who have health problems that prevent them from wearing a face covering. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ and https://archive.fo/wip/LILgr " Georgia,GEO,20201202,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,, Georgia,GEO,20201208,C1: School closing,3,0,"Private and public kindergartens are closed. Schools, vocational education institutions, and universities (except medical universities) switched to a fully remote learning model. Link: https://archive.fo/rII13 " Georgia,GEO,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants and eateries may provide delivery, take-away, and drive-thru service only. Gyms, swimming pools are closed. Conferences, training courses, arts/culture and sports events are either suspended or online. Agrarian markets, beauty salons, barber shops, and aesthetic medicine centers continue to operate. Link: Prevention of Coronavirus Spread in Georgia (archive.fo)" Georgia,GEO,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Conferences, training courses, cultural or entertainments and sports events are either suspended or online. Link: Prevention of Coronavirus Spread in Georgia (archive.fo)" Georgia,GEO,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Social events such as weddings and funerals are limited to 10 guests. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw" Georgia,GEO,20201208,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transportation is not operating between 9 PM and 5 AM. Only the transport in light vehicles (including taxis) is permitted. Taxis are limited to three people in the vehicle (a driver and two backseat passengers). In major cities, municipal transport is suspended. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/LILgr, https://archive.fo/rII13 and Prevention of Coronavirus Spread in Georgia (archive.fo)" Georgia,GEO,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The Government of Georgia imposed movement restrictions in major cities between 9 PM and 5 AM. During the restricted time, public and private transportation (including walking) is not permitted, unless it is for an essential need. Also, there is in place a recommendation for people over the age of 70 to remain at home. Link: https://archive.fo/rII13 and Prevention of Coronavirus Spread in Georgia (archive.fo)" Georgia,GEO,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Inter-city regular transportation of passengers, including railway, bus and minibus is not permitted. Also, there is in place a movement restriction between 9 PM and 5 AM. Link: https://archive.fo/rII13 and Prevention of Coronavirus Spread in Georgia (archive.fo)" Georgia,GEO,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With a few exceptions, Georgia remains closed to foreign travelers. The entry ban for foreign citizens applies to air, land, and sea borders, including foreign citizens who are legal residents of Georgia, or have been living and working in Georgia, or own property or business. Also, there are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/LILgr " Georgia,GEO,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Multiple documents were published to prevent spread of Coronavirus through “stopcov.ge”, the official Georgian government’s website: “Recommendations on Personal Hygiene”, “Simple recommendations to protect yourself from COVID-19”, “Rules for Self-Isolation” and “Special Guidance for Risk Groups”. Links: https://archive.fo/Lq3cv and https://archive.fo/wip/WpeX6 " Georgia,GEO,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of testing policy. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Georgia,GEO,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of contract tracing. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Georgia,GEO,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces, including taxis and public transportation. Violators of face musk rules are subject to a 20 GEL (about 6 USD) fine. There are some exceptions for children under 6, people with disabilities, or who have health problems that prevent them from wearing a face covering. Link: Measures to control the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia | U.S. Embassy in Georgia (archive.fo)" Georgia,GEO,20201211,C1: School closing,3,0,"Private and public kindergartens are closed. Schools, vocational education institutions, and universities (except medical universities) switched to a fully remote learning model. Link: https://archive.fo/rII13 and https://archive.fo/wip/7d40C " Georgia,GEO,20201211,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants and eateries may provide delivery, take-away, and drive-thru service only. Gyms, swimming pools are closed. Conferences, training courses, arts/culture and sports events are either suspended or online. Agrarian markets, beauty salons, barber shops, and aesthetic medicine centers continue to operate. Link: Prevention of Coronavirus Spread in Georgia (archive.fo) and https://archive.fo/wip/7d40C " Georgia,GEO,20201211,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Conferences, training courses, cultural or entertainments and sports events are either suspended or online. Link: Prevention of Coronavirus Spread in Georgia (archive.fo) and https://archive.fo/wip/7d40C " Georgia,GEO,20201211,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Social events such as weddings and funerals are limited to 10 guests. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw" Georgia,GEO,20201211,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transportation is not operating between 9 PM and 5 AM. Only the transport in light vehicles (including taxis) is permitted. Taxis are limited to three people in the vehicle (a driver and two backseat passengers). In major cities, municipal transport is suspended. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/7d40C and Prevention of Coronavirus Spread in Georgia (archive.fo)" Georgia,GEO,20201211,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The Government of Georgia imposed movement restrictions in major cities between 9 PM and 5 AM. During the restricted time, public and private transportation (including walking) is not permitted, unless it is for an essential need. Also, there is in place a recommendation for people over the age of 70 to remain at home. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/7d40C and Prevention of Coronavirus Spread in Georgia (archive.fo)" Georgia,GEO,20201211,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Inter-city regular transportation of passengers, including railway, bus and minibus is not permitted. Also, there is in place a movement restriction between 9 PM and 5 AM. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/7d40C and Prevention of Coronavirus Spread in Georgia (archive.fo)" Georgia,GEO,20201211,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With a few exceptions, Georgia remains closed to foreign travelers. The entry ban for foreign citizens applies to air, land, and sea borders, including foreign citizens who are legal residents of Georgia, or have been living and working in Georgia, or own property or business. Also, there are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/7d40C " Georgia,GEO,20201211,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Multiple documents were published to prevent spread of Coronavirus through “stopcov.ge”, the official Georgian government’s website: “Recommendations on Personal Hygiene”, “Simple recommendations to protect yourself from COVID-19”, “Rules for Self-Isolation” and “Special Guidance for Risk Groups”. Links: https://archive.fo/Lq3cv and https://archive.fo/wip/WpeX6 " Georgia,GEO,20201211,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of testing policy. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Georgia,GEO,20201211,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of contract tracing. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Georgia,GEO,20201211,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces, including taxis and public transportation. Violators of face musk rules are subject to a 20 GEL (about 6 USD) fine. There are some exceptions for children under 6, people with disabilities, or who have health problems that prevent them from wearing a face covering. Link: Measures to control the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia | U.S. Embassy in Georgia (archive.fo)" Ghana,GHA,20200124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200406234333/https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/health-ministry-widens-coronavirus-screening-at-kotoka-airport.html" Ghana,GHA,20200311,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Businesses were allowed to keep operating (until lockdown) but with enhanced hygiene measures- https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-51904164" Ghana,GHA,20200311,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"On the 11th of March 2020, the President of Ghana's first speech about the COVID-19 pandemic included stating that the Ministry of Information would be tasked to lead an educational campaign -https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/featured/coronavirus-govt-sets-aside-100-million-to-enhance-preparedness-and-response-in-ghana/2020/" Ghana,GHA,20200312,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"/web/20200407003532/https://www.theghanareport.com/coronavirus-contact-tracing-increases-to-600-health-minister/" Ghana,GHA,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Evidence of some efforts to share information with the public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406223002/https://www.instagram.com/p/B9qxXSVp3Uf/" Ghana,GHA,20200315,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A coordinated public informational campaign through this webpage. https://web.archive.org/web/20200315001922/https://ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/" Ghana,GHA,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Excerpts from the President's speech noting school closures at all levels: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406205622/https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xX3p0HCAZ/" Ghana,GHA,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,""" All public gatherings, including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, sporting events and religious activities, such as services in churches and mosques, have been suspended for the next four (4) weeks. Private burials are permitted, but with limited numbers, not exceeding twenty-five (25) in attendance"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510225459/https://www.moh.gov.gh/president-akufo-addo-addresses-nation-on-measures-taken-by-govt-to-combat-the-coronavirus-pandemic/" Ghana,GHA,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,""" All public gatherings, including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, sporting events and religious activities, such as services in churches and mosques, have been suspended for the next four (4) weeks. Private burials are permitted, but with limited numbers, not exceeding twenty-five (25) in attendance"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510225459/https://www.moh.gov.gh/president-akufo-addo-addresses-nation-on-measures-taken-by-govt-to-combat-the-coronavirus-pandemic/" Ghana,GHA,20200316,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No closure of transport, but enhanced sanitization procedures. ""The Ministry of Transport should work with the transport unions and private and public transport operators to ensure enhanced hygienic conditions in all vehicles and terminals, by providing, amongst others, hand sanitizers, running water and soap for washing of hands"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510225459/https://www.moh.gov.gh/president-akufo-addo-addresses-nation-on-measures-taken-by-govt-to-combat-the-coronavirus-pandemic/" Ghana,GHA,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Starting on March 17, Ghana banned entry to anyone who has been to a country with more than 200 coronavirus cases in the previous 14 days, unless they were official residents or Ghanaian nationals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408132720/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html; Non-Ghanaian travellers and non-residents from high risk regions banned - https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wfz-JpQqb/" Ghana,GHA,20200317,H2: Testing policy,1,,"http://moi.gov.gh/president-akufo-addo-addresses-nation-on-updates-to-ghanas-enhanced-response-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic/ https://twitter.com/moigovgh/status/1239197635006943235/photo/1" Ghana,GHA,20200318,H2: Testing policy,1,,"http://moi.gov.gh/president-akufo-addo-addresses-nation-on-updates-to-ghanas-enhanced-response-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic/" Ghana,GHA,20200321,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In his address, the president said that ""all persons that have come in contact with infected persons [will be] tested for the virus"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200518210434/https://twitter.com/moigovgh/status/1241474156891459586/photo/1" Ghana,GHA,20200322,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Ghana Bans borders since March 22; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425193227/https://newsghana.com.gh/covid-19-akufo-addo-extends-border-closure-by-two-weeks/; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html" Ghana,GHA,20200328,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Update No.4 -Measures Taken Against the Spread of Coronavirus ""The restrictions on movement will give us the opportunity to try to halt the spread of the virus, and scale-up effectively contact tracing of persons who have come into contact with infected persons, test them for the virus and, if necessary, isolate them for treatment, should they prove to have the virus"". Retrieved from: /web/20200407001628/https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QbxdbpXGI/ " Ghana,GHA,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"As part of the lockdown measures, the president stated that only individuals and institutions providing the following services shall be exempted from the restrictions: Individuals and institutions providing the following services shall be exempted from the restrictions: i Members of the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary; ii production, distribution and marketing of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, medicine, paper and plastic packages; iii environmental and sanitation activities; iv staff of VALCO; v road and railway construction workers; vi mining workers; vii fisherfolk; viii members of the security agencies assigned lawful duties; ix staff of electricity, water, telecommunications, e-commerce and digital service providers; and x staff of fuel stations. ""So, effective 1am on Monday, 30th March, some forty-eight hours from now, I have imposed, pursuant to the powers granted the President of the Republic, under the Imposition of Restrictions Act, 2020 (Act 1012), restrictions on movement of persons in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA, which includes Awutu Senya East), and the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area and contiguous districts, for a period of two (2) weeks, subject to review."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416210042/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1545-address-to-the-nation-by-president-of-the-republic-nana-addo-dankwa-akufo-addo-on-updates-to-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic-on-friday-27th-march-2020 " Ghana,GHA,20200330,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Ghana does not have a formal public transport system persay. Rather, the public depend on private companies to provide public transportation. As such, Once the lockdown was announced, the president in his speech added"" there shall be in this period, no inter-city movement of vehicles and aircrafts for private or commerical purposes for the areas of restrictive measures, except for vehicles nad aircrafts providing essential services and those carrying cargo"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/moi.gov.gh/photos/a.1279963482038815/2816321835069631/?type=3&theater Evidence here that the transport ban affected state owned transport companies > https://web.archive.org/save/https://newsghana.com.gh/accra-tema-bound-commercial-vehicles-grounded-in-ho/ Evidence here that some state owned transport buses which were initially halted after lockdown directive, were to be made available to provide essential services > https://web.archive.org/web/20200416204557/http://vimnewsgh.com/ayalolo-buses-to-receive-govt-support-to-run-again-after-halting-services-due-covid-19-social-distancing-directive/" Ghana,GHA,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From March 30, with the lockdowns of Accra and Kumansi regions, residents are advised to stay at home, and only to go out for essentials. http://archive.fo/wip/GBJRT" Ghana,GHA,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""This, in essence, means that everyone resident in these areas must stay at home for the next two weeks. However, if you must go out, it must only be to get essential items such as food, medicine, water, undertake banking transactions, or to use public toilet facilities. But, as much as possible, stay at home. So, effective 1am on Monday, 30th March, some forty-eight hours from now, I have imposed, pursuant to the powers granted the President of the Republic, under the Imposition of Restrictions Act, 2020 (Act 1012), restrictions on movement of persons in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA, which includes Awutu Senya East), and the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area and contiguous districts, for a period of two (2) weeks, subject to review... There shall be, during this period, no inter-city movement of vehicles and aircrafts for private or commercial purposes for the areas of the restrictive measures, except for vehicles and aircrafts providing essential services and those carrying cargo."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416210042/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1545-address-to-the-nation-by-president-of-the-republic-nana-addo-dankwa-akufo-addo-on-updates-to-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic-on-friday-27th-march-2020" Ghana,GHA,20200405,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Government will absorb the water bills for all Ghanaians for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430230001/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1555-address-to-the-nation-by-president-akufo-addo-on-updates-to-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic" Ghana,GHA,20200407,C1: School closing,3,1,"In the first speech where the president ordered the closure of schools, he ordered it indefinitely. Schools have still not opened and the recent article below illustrates this by describing the online learning solutions teachers are coming up with. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407173839/https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/covid-19-reveals-educational-inequality-ghana-200407100729985.html" Ghana,GHA,20200407,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The two week lockdown previously in place in the targeted areas was extended for another week https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1560-president-akufo-addo-speaks-on-updates-to-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-covid-19" Ghana,GHA,20200408,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""Within the locality or neighbourhood of a confirmed case, the opportunity is also being provided for persons to undergo voluntary testing to ascertain the extent of community spread."" > https://web.archive.org/web/20200411163620/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1555-address-to-the-nation-by-president-akufo-addo-on-updates-to-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic" Ghana,GHA,20200409,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Government announces relief plans for electricity in addition to earlier relief plans for water supply ""As part of measures to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on the social and economic life of the country, I indicated, in my last speech, that Government will absorb water bills for all Ghanaians for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June. Furthermore, water tankers, publicly and privately-owned, are being mobilised to ensure the supply of water to vulnerable communities. We have decided on further measures of mitigation for all Ghanaians for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June. Government will fully absorb electricity bills for the poorest of the poor, i.e. for all lifeline consumers, that is free electricity for persons who consume zero (0) to fifty (50) kilowatt hours a month for this period. In addition, for all other consumers, residential and commercial, Government will absorb, again, fifty percent (50%) of your electricity bill for this period, using your March 2020 bill as your benchmark"" - Ghanaian President https://web.archive.org/web/20200430230741/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1560-president-akufo-addo-speaks-on-updates-to-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-covid-19" Ghana,GHA,20200413,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The lockdown in the targeted areas was extended for another week, meaning the same restrictions from previously, were still in operation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416230235/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1560-president-akufo-addo-speaks-on-updates-to-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-covid-19" Ghana,GHA,20200413,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The president, Nana Akufo-Addo has extended the initial one-month ban on public gatherings including religious activities and funerals by an additional two weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510231152/http://moi.gov.gh/prez-akufo-addo-extends-ban-on-public-gatherings-by-two-weeks/" Ghana,GHA,20200413,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The president, Nana Akufo-Addo has extended the initial one-month ban on public gatherings including religious activities and funerals by an additional two weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510231152/http://moi.gov.gh/prez-akufo-addo-extends-ban-on-public-gatherings-by-two-weeks/" Ghana,GHA,20200414,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The lockdown in the targeted areas was extended for another week, meaning the same restrictions on public transport from previously, are still in operation. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1560-president-akufo-addo-speaks-on-updates-to-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-covid-19" Ghana,GHA,20200415,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The presidents state adress on 5th April stated that "" Indeed, for every confirmed case of COVID-19, all the contacts have been listed, monitored and tracked. Additionally, in the home or place of work of a confirmed case, all persons, be they at home or at work, have been tested, whether they had symptoms or not"" > https://web.archive.org/web/20200411163620/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1555-address-to-the-nation-by-president-akufo-addo-on-updates-to-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic" Ghana,GHA,20200417,C1: School closing,3,1,"School Closures remain in place despite lifting of lockdown on April 20th: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425115325/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/20/africa/ghana-ends-lockdown-intl/index.html" Ghana,GHA,20200417,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ghana Health Service has a dedicated page to Coronavirus - updated as of 22nd April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425194941/https://ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/archive.php" Ghana,GHA,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"partial lockdown for Accra and Kumasi https://archive.vn/sW0wL" Ghana,GHA,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Partial Lockdown for Accra and 2 other large cities in Ghana to prevent the spread of COVID https://archive.vn/sW0wL" Ghana,GHA,20200419,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://archive.vn/sW0wL" Ghana,GHA,20200419,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"With the lifting of the partial lockdown of Accra and two other cities on April 19th, there does not appear to be any limits to internal movement https://archive.vn/sW0wL" Ghana,GHA,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Total lockdown imposed in some key cities was lifted on April 20th in a speech by the president which states ""Businesses and other workplaces can continue to operate, observing staff management and workplace protocols with the view to achieving social distancing and hygiene protocols."" - No Explicit reference to working from home but it is here assumed through ""social distancing and hygiene protocols"" - https://web.archive.org/web/20200425193750/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/news/2020/04/20/ghana-lifts-lockdown-on-key-regions-as-covid-19-cases-reach-1042/" Ghana,GHA,20200420,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Operators of public transport, including our buses, trotros and taxis, are to continue to run with a minimum number of passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425193750/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/news/2020/04/20/ghana-lifts-lockdown-on-key-regions-as-covid-19-cases-reach-1042/" Ghana,GHA,20200420,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Ghana conducts over 100,000 test by this point. http://web.archive.org/web/20200501050955/https://qz.com/africa/1841212/ghana-lifts-coronavirus-lockdown-as-testing-ramps-up/" Ghana,GHA,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On 26th April Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced a two-week extension of a ban on social gatherings. I think the ban is for 10-100 people, because the BBC website states that funerals can be attended by a maximum of 25 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506153842/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336566/ghana-authorities-extend-ban-on-public-gatherings-amid-covid-19-april-26-update-7 https://web.archive.org/web/20200506154718/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/04/27/ghana-extends-ban-on-social-gatherings-by-14-days-to-combat-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200506154632/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52467495 " Ghana,GHA,20200501,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""As part of measures to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on the social and economic life of the country, I indicated, in my last speech, that Government will absorb water bills for all Ghanaians for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June. Furthermore, water tankers, publicly and privately-owned, are being mobilised to ensure the supply of water to vulnerable communities. We have decided on further measures of mitigation for all Ghanaians for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June. Government will fully absorb electricity bills for the poorest of the poor, i.e. for all lifeline consumers, that is free electricity for persons who consume zero (0) to fifty (50) kilowatt hours a month for this period. In addition, for all other consumers, residential and commercial, Government will absorb, again, fifty percent (50%) of your electricity bill for this period, using your March 2020 bill as your benchmark"" - Ghanaian President https://web.archive.org/web/20200430230741/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1560-president-akufo-addo-speaks-on-updates-to-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-covid-19 " Ghana,GHA,20200501,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The President of Ghana for the first time in his speech to the country recommended the public to wear a mask whenever not at home. https://archive.vn/CxnwV" Ghana,GHA,20200511,C1: School closing,3,1," All educational facilities, private and public, continue to remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511041858/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1582-president-akufo-addo-provides-update-on-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-covid-20" Ghana,GHA,20200511,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"There will continue to be a ban on public gatherings, such as the holding of conferences, workshops, parties, nightclubs, drinking spots, beaches, festivals, political rallies, religious activities and sporting events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511041858/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1582-president-akufo-addo-provides-update-on-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-covid-20" Ghana,GHA,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The ban on public gatherings, as set out in E.I 64, has been extended also to the end of the month, i.e. 31st May. There is still a ban on funerals, other than private burials conducted with not more than twenty-five (25) persons. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511041858/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1582-president-akufo-addo-provides-update-on-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-covid-20" Ghana,GHA,20200511,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The extension of the closure of our borders for one more month as the means to continue halting the importation of the virus into our country announced on May Day https://web.archive.org/web/20200511041858/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1582-president-akufo-addo-provides-update-on-ghana-s-enhanced-response-to-covid-20" Ghana,GHA,20200516,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools in Ghana still remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525001108/https://www.ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/cancelled.php" Ghana,GHA,20200526,C1: School closing,3,1,"Some classes will re-open on June 15 - final year junior high, senior high and university students that have exams https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200526,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Market places, work places, public transport, and constitutional and statutory bodies such as the Electoral Commission, the National Commission for Civic Education and the National Identification Authority, whose activities were exempted from the outset from these restrictions, must conduct their activities in accordance with social distancing and the necessary hygiene and safety protocols."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200526,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Extension of the suspension of the remaining public gatherings, as set out in E.I. 64 of 15th March, until 31st July - sporting events, nightclubs, cinemas, drinking spots, bars, beaches, festivals, funerals, political rallies, and large religious gatherings such as crusades, pilgrimages and conventions. Religious gatherings at 25% capacity with a maximum of 100 people will be allowed as from June 5 - according to presidential update no. 10 given on 31.05.2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200526,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Conferences, workshops, weddings, and political activities, except rallies, can now take place, but with limited numbers not exceeding one hundred (100) persons present, with the appropriate social distancing and hygiene protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200526,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Market places, work places, public transport, and constitutional and statutory bodies such as the Electoral Commission, the National Commission for Civic Education and the National Identification Authority, whose activities were exempted from the outset from these restrictions, must conduct their activities in accordance with social distancing and the necessary hygiene and safety protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200526,C8: International travel controls,4,,"border, by air, land and sea, remains closed until further notice for human traffic - as per 31 May Presidential address https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200526,E1: Income support,0,,"No record found" Ghana,GHA,20200526,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"See note from May 1st - relief measures valid from April to June In 31 May speech, president reiterated: In view of the obvious economic difficulties that the tough measures brought, I also announced far-reaching reliefs to ease the economic and social burden on households and businesses. These included subsidies on utilities for all, tax reliefs and financial packages for businesses, and incentives for our frontline health workers."" ""https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200526,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated website by Ghana Health Services and regular presidential updates indicative of coordination " Ghana,GHA,20200526,H2: Testing policy,3,,""" Our ability to trace, test, and treat persons with the virus has improved considerably; we now have a large army of efficient contact tracers; we have expanded the number of testing facilities from two (2) to ten (10) across the country; and we have increased appreciably the number of quarantine, isolation and treatment centres."" - Statement by President on 31 May https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200526,H3: Contact tracing,2,,""" Our ability to trace, test, and treat persons with the virus has improved considerably; we now have a large army of efficient contact tracers; we have expanded the number of testing facilities from two (2) to ten (10) across the country; and we have increased appreciably the number of quarantine, isolation and treatment centres."" - Statement by President on 31 May https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200531,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face coving became compulsory in churches and mosques. 'Each student, teacher, and non-teaching staff will be provided with re-usable face masks by the Ministry of Education.' https://archive.vn/W5SGr" Ghana,GHA,20200604,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Private burials are taking place, market places, public transport, including domestic air transport, restaurants, hotels, individual and non-contact sports, and our constitutional and statutory bodies are conducting their activities in accordance with social distancing and the relevant hygiene protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224841/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1599-update-no-11-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200604,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Our border, by air, land and sea, remains closed until further notice for human traffic. However, given that there are Ghana residents stranded abroad, special dispensation is going to be given for their evacuation back to Ghana, where they will be subjected to the mandatory quarantine and safety protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224841/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1599-update-no-11-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200604,E1: Income support,0,,"See note from May 1st - relief measures valid from April to June In 31 May speech, president reiterated: In view of the obvious economic difficulties that the tough measures brought, I also announced far-reaching reliefs to ease the economic and social burden on households and businesses. These included subsidies on utilities for all, tax reliefs and financial packages for businesses, and incentives for our frontline health workers."" ""https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200604,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"See note from May 1st - relief measures valid from April to June In 31 May speech, president reiterated: In view of the obvious economic difficulties that the tough measures brought, I also announced far-reaching reliefs to ease the economic and social burden on households and businesses. These included subsidies on utilities for all, tax reliefs and financial packages for businesses, and incentives for our frontline health workers."" ""https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200605,C1: School closing,3,1,"Some classes will re-open on June 15 - final year junior high, senior high and university students that have exams https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Market places, work places, public transport, and constitutional and statutory bodies such as the Electoral Commission, the National Commission for Civic Education and the National Identification Authority, whose activities were exempted from the outset from these restrictions, must conduct their activities in accordance with social distancing and the necessary hygiene and safety protocols."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Extension of the suspension of the remaining public gatherings, as set out in E.I. 64 of 15th March, until 31st July - sporting events, nightclubs, cinemas, drinking spots, bars, beaches, festivals, funerals, political rallies, and large religious gatherings such as crusades, pilgrimages and conventions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Friday, 5th June, we will begin Stage One of the process of easing restrictions. An abridged format for religious services can commence. Twenty-five percent (25%) attendance, with a maximum number of one hundred (100) congregants, can worship at a time in church or at the mosque. Private burials, now with a maximum of one hundred (100) persons, can continue to be performed. Restaurants, providing seated services, can operate under appropriate social distancing arrangements and hygiene protocols. Conferences, workshops, weddings, and political activities, except rallies, can now take place, but with limited numbers not exceeding one hundred (100) persons present, with the appropriate social distancing and hygiene protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200605,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated website by Ghana Health Services and regular presidential updates indicative of coordination" Ghana,GHA,20200605,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Our ability to trace, test, and treat persons with the virus has improved considerably; we now have a large army of efficient contact tracers; we have expanded the number of testing facilities from two (2) to ten (10) across the country; and we have increased appreciably the number of quarantine, isolation and treatment centres https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224841/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1599-update-no-11-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200605,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Our ability to trace, test, and treat persons with the virus has improved considerably; we now have a large army of efficient contact tracers; we have expanded the number of testing facilities from two (2) to ten (10) across the country; and we have increased appreciably the number of quarantine, isolation and treatment centres. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224841/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1599-update-no-11-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200614,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The President of Ghana said in his speech on 14 June that, 'the wearing of masks is now mandatory. Leaving our homes without a face mask or face covering on is an offence. The Police have been instructed to enforce this directive, which is the subject of an Executive Instrument.' https://archive.vn/4PIDh" Ghana,GHA,20200622,C1: School closing,2,1,"From today final year senior high school students (SHS 3), and second year Gold Track students returned to school - this was announced yesterday by the President: https://web.archive.org/web/20200625192353/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1601-update-no-12-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200622,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Students, teaching and non-teaching staff, invigilators and school administrators, 'numbering some eight hundred thousand (800,000)' are each provided two reusable face masks by the government on 22 June, and 'the third within a fortnight'. https://archive.vn/hW6Uj" Ghana,GHA,20200626,C1: School closing,2,1,"Only exam classes remain enrolled in school. " Ghana,GHA,20200626,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"President continue to admonish people to observe hygiene and distancing measures in their daily lives https://web.archive.org/web/20200706223223/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1605-update-no-13-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200626,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The restrictions remain. ""There will be no mass gatherings and no sporting activities. Religious activities, under the new protocols, will be permitted"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706224059/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1601-update-no-12-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200626,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No closures, but hygiene protocols to be observed https://web.archive.org/web/20200706223223/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1605-update-no-13-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200626,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No requirements, but hygiene protocols to be observed in daily life https://web.archive.org/web/20200706223223/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1605-update-no-13-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200626,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions, but hygiene protocols to be observed https://web.archive.org/web/20200706223223/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1605-update-no-13-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200626,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border remains closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200706224816/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana/return-to-the-uk" Ghana,GHA,20200626,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Relief measures lasted till June" Ghana,GHA,20200626,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated Ministry of Health Website and media campaigns President urged the media to ""continue the positive work of public education they have been engaged in, especially, now, as restrictions are being systematically eased."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706224059/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1601-update-no-12-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200626,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No reason to believe the policy has changed. Presidents last speech states"" t has been three and a half months since we begun our fight to defeat the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. It has, so far, been a co-ordinated and enhanced response, with tracing, testing, isolating, treating, and the maintenance of the relevant social distancing and hygiene protocols being the weapons we continue to employ to help contain the spread of the virus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706224059/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1601-update-no-12-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200626,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Enhanced contact traciung continues https://web.archive.org/web/20200707000055/https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/national/ghana-driving-africas-covid-19-case-count-higher-world-health-organisation/" Ghana,GHA,20200629,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 29 June, Junior High School students were the final batch set to open in order to write BECE exams: ""From, tomorrow, Monday, 29th June, 2020, final year Junior High School students, in seventeen thousand, four hundred and thirty-nine (17,439) schools across the country, will return to school to prepare and sit for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). They will be the final, and, indeed, the largest batch of students to return to school."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200716205940/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1605-update-no-13-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Policy ended in June" Ghana,GHA,20200707,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No further announcements on workplaces - social distancing highly recommended" Ghana,GHA,20200707,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"I have, by Executive Instrument, provided for these new directions, and extended the suspension of the remaining public gatherings, as set out in E.I. 64 of 15th March, until 31st July. In here, I refer to the suspension of sporting events, nightclubs, cinemas, drinking spots, bars, beaches, festivals, funerals, political rallies, and large religious gatherings such as crusades, pilgrimages and conventions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604215546/http://www.presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1597-update-no-10-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200707,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions on religious and personal gatherings continue to be set at a maximum 100 people: ""There will be no mass gatherings and no sporting activities. Religious activities, under the new protocols, will be permitted"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706224059/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1601-update-no-12-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus " Ghana,GHA,20200707,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No further announcements on public transports, which remain open - Continuing social hygiene recommendations in Update no 12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200706224059/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1601-update-no-12-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus " Ghana,GHA,20200707,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No stay at home requirements, but hygiene protocols continue to be encouraged https://web.archive.org/web/20200706223223/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1605-update-no-13-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200707,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions announced on internal movement https://web.archive.org/web/20200706223223/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1605-update-no-13-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200707,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border remains closed to all international travellers https://web.archive.org/web/20200706223223/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1605-update-no-13-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200707,E1: Income support,0,,"No announcements on income support for lost work" Ghana,GHA,20200707,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new debt relief measures have been announced since end of policy at end of June" Ghana,GHA,20200707,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public info campaign coordinated by Ghana Health Service dedicated website and social media via Twitter http://web.archive.org/web/20200716214543/https://ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/archive.php" Ghana,GHA,20200707,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No further announcements on testing - testing rates generally announced as ""high"": ""As at Saturday 27th June, 2020 [...] we have four thousand, two hundred and forty-five (4,245) active cases, having conducted two hundred and ninety-four thousand, eight hundred and sixty-seven (294,867) tests, one of the highest on the continent."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200716205940/http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1605-update-no-13-measures-taken-to-combat-spread-of-coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200707,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Enhanced contact tracing"" continues nationwide by Ghana Health Services (as at 13 July) http://web.archive.org/web/20200716214543/https://ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/archive.php" Ghana,GHA,20200803,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. Schools and universities reopened for a minority of students only. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812014307/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana/coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200803,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Despite some easing of social distancing requirements, all changes are still subject to strict limits on numbers, adherence to social distancing and the wearing of PPE. Beaches, cinemas and nightclubs remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812014307/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana/coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200803,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 26 July, the President announced that public transport systems have permission to operate at full capacity https://web.archive.org/web/20200812014307/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana/coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200803,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Domestic flights are permitted to fly https://web.archive.org/web/20200812014307/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana/coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200803,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 21 March, the Government of Ghana announced the closure of the country’s borders, including the suspension of international flights as well as the closure of all land and sea borders until further notice. There are currently no commercial options available to return to the UK from Ghana. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812014307/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ghana/coronavirus" Ghana,GHA,20200813,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Following the president's update on the COVID-19 situation, Ghana is now able to provide free COVID-19 tests to all returning travellers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824225652/https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/ghana/4-critical-updates-akufo-addo-gave-ghanaians-in-his-15th-covid-19-address/ar-BB1825P1" Ghana,GHA,20200824,C1: School closing,2,1,"University students have returned to face-to-face teaching on August 24. All other school levels seem to remain closed, hence 2G: https://web.archive.org/web/20200824225652/https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/ghana/4-critical-updates-akufo-addo-gave-ghanaians-in-his-15th-covid-19-address/ar-BB1825P1" Ghana,GHA,20200830,C1: School closing,2,1,"The President of Ghana announced in his speech on 30 August that, 'with Junior High Schools operating with class sizes of thirty, and Senior High Schools with class sizes of twenty-five', students will 'return to school from 5th October to 14th December 2020 to complete their academic year', and to 'write their end of term examinations'. Nurseries, kindergartens, and primary schools might not resumed until January 2021. https://archive.vn/sJY1N" Ghana,GHA,20200901,C8: International travel controls,1,,"'Ghana is reopening its main airport to international flight passengers from Sept. 1 ... Any passenger arriving in Ghana will have to present a negative Covid-19 result, taken no more than 72 hours before departure from the country of origin, President Nana Akufo-Addo said in a broadcast Sunday. Upon arrival, passengers will again be tested at the airport, with results to be provided within 30 minutes. International travel by land and sea are still prohibited.' https://archive.vn/mFF9B The President's speech on 30 August: https://archive.vn/sJY1N Meanwhile, 'borders, by land and sea, will remain closed to human traffic until further notice'. https://archive.vn/JrOSE" Ghana,GHA,20200914,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo extended the mandatory wearing of face masks by another three months on 14 September. He urged 'each and every one of us to wear our masks, and do so correctly anytime we leave our homes. It is the new normal requirement of our daily existence until the virus disappears.' https://archive.vn/JrOSE" Ghana,GHA,20200920,C1: School closing,2,1,"In the President Speech No 17 addressed on 20 September, the President said that 'Continuing students in the University of Cape Coast, the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Technical Universities, and some other Colleges have returned to school'. And 'relevant arrangements and logistical deployments are being made for the return to school of second year Junior and Senior High School students'. https://archive.vn/JrOSE" Ghana,GHA,20200920,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"'Beaches, pubs, cinemas and nightclubs remain closed until further notice.' https://archive.vn/JrOSE" Ghana,GHA,20200920,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Training in all contact sports was resumed on 20 September (?). 'All sports people, who are camped, are to be tested regularly.' https://archive.vn/JrOSE" Ghana,GHA,20201009,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201018,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change ""SHS 2 and JHS 2 students are back in school, as are some students in tertiary institutions and colleges"" - some institutions are still closed President's 18th address, 18 october, https://archive.vn/zJ1TU" Ghana,GHA,20201018,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change, as no evidence is found of policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201018,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The stricter restriction - burials - remains the same; however, other private gatherings have lifted the limits: ""private burials, still, with a maximum of one hundred (100) persons, are being performed; and the limit on the numbers of persons who can attend conferences, workshops and award events, has been lifted, subject to the strict adherence of COVID-19 protocols"" President's 18th address, October 18, https://archive.vn/zJ1TU" Ghana,GHA,20201018,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change, as no evidence is found of policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change, no evidence found of any change" Ghana,GHA,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change, no evidence found of any change" Ghana,GHA,20201023,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change, see "" Following the provision of testing facilities, which ensure the speed and accuracy of COVID-19 testing, Kotoka International Airport was reopened on 1st September 2020. It has been six (6) weeks since the reopening, and a total of thirty thousand, five hundred and sixty-four (30,564) passengers have been tested, from which ninety-two (92) have tested positive. All ninety-two (92) are asymptomatic cases, whose status, but for the test, would not have been detected, and would have spread the disease amongst the rest of the population. I am aware that some are calling for Government to extend the PCR negative test period before boarding the flight from three (3) days to at least five (5) days. I believe, in the context of the second wave of infections that is engulfing so many countries of Europe and America, that we have to insist on the three (3) day period. It is better to be safe than sorry."" President's 18th address, https://archive.vn/zJ1TU" Ghana,GHA,20201023,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No announced policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201023,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No announced policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No announced policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No announced policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,""" it has been decided that the Ghana Premier League and the Division One Football League will restart on Friday, 30th October, with a full regime of testing of the players, technical and management staff. No spectators will be allowed at the training centres, and, when actual competition resumes, seating at all stadia will be limited to twenty-five percent (25%) capacity to ensure social distancing. Wearing of masks by spectators at stadia will be mandatory. The restart of all other sporting competitions will be determined on a case-by-case basis, pending consultations between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the respective sport associations"" 17th Address by President, https://archive.vn/JrOSE While other public events may still be required to close, I understand this as ""recommended"" since not ALL are required to close given this exception" Ghana,GHA,20201103,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"WHO has contributed to ensure that contact tracing is substantial. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123155233/https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/ghana-who-and-norway-help-strengthen-covid-19-contact-tracing" Ghana,GHA,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change" Ghana,GHA,20201124,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No policy change" Guinea,GIN,20200127,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The government of Guinea's first reported activity on COVID-19 was an emergency meeting on 27th January 2020. This was first posted on Guinea's Ministry of Health's Facebook page and ""Shared"" on 28th January 2020 on the general Guinea government's Facebook page. https://web.archive.org/save/https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2722865234493848&id=685140344933024&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Minister of Health makes a press release urging Guineans to take precautions to protect themselves from COVID-19. He also informs the public about the actions being taken by the government regarding the issue. https://web.archive.org/save/https://sante.gov.gn/communique-du-gouvernement-sur-lepidemie-de-coronavirus-declaree-par-la-chine/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2725823084198063&id=685140344933024&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200129,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Health Minister advises those who have symptoms of COVID-19 to go to the health centres. ""Drive to a health facility anyone showing suspicious symptoms from the affected countries. Health facilities are invited to make all arrangements for the detection and treatment of any eventual cases."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://sante.gov.gn/communique-du-gouvernement-sur-lepidemie-de-coronavirus-declaree-par-la-chine/" Guinea,GIN,20200217,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Cabinet Council of the Ministry of Health welcomes the Health Minister's recommendation that all strategic COVID-19 communication ""be made under the aegis of the Ministry of Health through the National Health Security Agency"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200526020642/https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2768594506587587&id=685140344933024&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200307,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All international passengers are screened before being allowed into the country or quarantined: https://web.archive.org/web/20200526032847/https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2810631219050582&id=685140344933024&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200313,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Suspected cases of COVID-19 are sent to a Ministry of Health center for testing and will be required to remain at the center until test results are available"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200526064901/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Reliefweb reports that the contact tracing and follow-up rate for the country is 88%. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526064215/https://reliefweb.int/report/guinea/guinea-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-4-31-march-7-april-2020" Guinea,GIN,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Although people were advised to avoid congregating in large groups, there were no express restrictions to gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526044458/https://twitter.com/alphacondepresi/status/1240747558970036225?" Guinea,GIN,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Hygiene-related measures e.g. handwashing should be taken when congregating in groups, large group gathering should be avoided, physical contact should be avoided. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526044458/https://twitter.com/alphacondepresi/status/1240747558970036225?" Guinea,GIN,20200321,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Commercial flights to and from, and visa issuance at countries with more than 30 cases of COVID-19 suspended for 30 days from March 21, 2020 at 11.59 pm, except for cargo and humanitarian flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526044458/https://twitter.com/alphacondepresi/status/1240747558970036225?" Guinea,GIN,20200321,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200526044458/https://twitter.com/alphacondepresi/status/1240747558970036225?" Guinea,GIN,20200327,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools at all levels closed for an initial 14 days and the closures are renewable, if necessary. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526052116/https://www.facebook.com/GouvGn/posts/1383870008486776?__tn__=K-R&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All bars, games, show, cinema and other gathering places will be closed for fourteen (14) days, renewable https://web.archive.org/web/20200526052116/https://www.facebook.com/GouvGn/posts/1383870008486776?__tn__=K-R&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200327,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Religious ceremonies, houses of worship, sports events cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526052116/https://www.facebook.com/GouvGn/posts/1383870008486776?__tn__=K-R&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200327,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," All meetings - including conferences - are limited to 20 people and must be carried out according the rules on physical distancing. All international conferences scheduled in Guinea are suspended or delayed until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526052116/https://www.facebook.com/GouvGn/posts/1383870008486776?__tn__=K-R&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200327,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transport was not closed. However, public transport of Conakry city will be subject to a passenger limit: 3 passengers per car, 1 per motorcycle, and 7 to 10 per minibus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526052116/https://www.facebook.com/GouvGn/posts/1383870008486776?__tn__=K-R&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200327,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200526052116/https://www.facebook.com/GouvGn/posts/1383870008486776?__tn__=K-R&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""On March 27, 2020, President Alpha Condé announced a state of emergency and a series of measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, including closing borders, banning large gatherings, shutting down schools, and restricting movement out of Conakry, the capital. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200526194803/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/29/guinea-respecting-rights-key-amid-covid-19-0" Guinea,GIN,20200327,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land borders are closed (entry/exit) for all travellers outside the transport of goods for a period of thirty (30) renewable days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526052116/https://www.facebook.com/GouvGn/posts/1383870008486776?__tn__=K-R&_rdc=1&_rdr" Guinea,GIN,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Nationwide curfew introduced 21:00-05:00 https://web.archive.org/web/20200528182431/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327766/guinea-authorities-announce-state-of-emergency-march-27-update-2" Guinea,GIN,20200406,E1: Income support,1,0,"""In addition, a COVID-19 economic response plan was announced on April 6, 2020. The Plan aims at strengthening infrastructure in the health sector, protecting the most vulnerable, and supporting the private sector, notably small and medium enterprises. The authorities estimate the cost of the Plan at about US$ 328 million (2.3 percent of GDP). Key measures include: the introduction of temporary exonerations on taxes, social contributions and payment of utilities for firms in the most affected sectors; the implementation of labor-intensive public works, provision of cash transfers, a waiver on the payment of utilities for the most vulnerable."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201014021405/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 The plan: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014021549/http://gouvernement.gov.gn/images/ActionsGouv2020/Plan%20de%20riposte%20%C3%A9conomique%20GN_exe.pdf " Guinea,GIN,20200406,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""In addition, a COVID-19 economic response plan was announced on April 6, 2020. The Plan aims at strengthening infrastructure in the health sector, protecting the most vulnerable, and supporting the private sector, notably small and medium enterprises. The authorities estimate the cost of the Plan at about US$ 328 million (2.3 percent of GDP). Key measures include: the introduction of temporary exonerations on taxes, social contributions and payment of utilities for firms in the most affected sectors; the implementation of labor-intensive public works, provision of cash transfers, a waiver on the payment of utilities for the most vulnerable."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201014021405/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 The plan: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014021549/http://gouvernement.gov.gn/images/ActionsGouv2020/Plan%20de%20riposte%20%C3%A9conomique%20GN_exe.pdf " Guinea,GIN,20200413,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"President Alpha Conddé extends the state of emergency until May 15 - including an extension of the 9pm to 5am curfew and the restriction of movement from Conakry subject to the verifications that include COVID-19 tests for intending travellers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526195808/https://www.guineenews.org/covid-19-en-guinee-ces-nouvelles-mesures-presidentielles/" Guinea,GIN,20200418,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"https://archive.vn/Umjtw https://archive.vn/T67lm A compulsory face mask order kicked into effect in Guinea over the weekend (April 18) as part of government’s efforts to stem the spread of the new coronavirus. Everyone must wear a mask and those not wearing masks will be fined 30,000 GNF." Guinea,GIN,20200515,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Size of groups of people that can gather increased from 20 to 30 https://web.archive.org/web/20200526063034/https://twitter.com/alphacondepresi/status/1261387963658895366" Guinea,GIN,20200515,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Although the state of emergency is renewed for one month, the 10 pm to 5 am curfew is lifted for other parts of the country besides the Greater Conakry Area (Conakry, Coyah and Dubréka). https://web.archive.org/web/20200526054804/https://twitter.com/alphacondepresi/status/1261387449881767940" Guinea,GIN,20200605,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to some news schools were supposed to open from 1st June. But there is not updates on wether education institutions opened in guinea or not. So it is assumed that they are still closed. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200527160203/https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/poll-shows-parents-want-september-school-return-1-6660657" Guinea,GIN,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On June 15, the state of emergency in Guinea was relaxed as the country entered 'Phase 1' of its lockdown easing plan. In this phase, remote work is recommended wherever possible, but most sectors of the economy are allowed to reopen. Decree No. 45/2020 (June 15) states that 'all economic activities of all businesses, retail, self-employed and wholesale businesses are resumed' with the conditions that masks are worn, crowds are controlled by limiting access, and social distancing is maintained. https://archive.vn/2tEEZ" Guinea,GIN,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Curfew still in place; not eased until July 15 https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/360596/guinea-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-on-july-15-update-9 [link not archivable] " Guinea,GIN,20200629,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools reopened for examination classes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014013750/http://gouvernement.gov.gn/index.php/action-du-gouvernement/5115-reouverture-des-classes-d-examen-le-ministre-de-l-education-nationale-et-de-l-alphabetisation-visite-certaines-ecoles-a-conakry" Guinea,GIN,20200701,E1: Income support,1,0,"3months extension of previous policies: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014021405/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guinea,GIN,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"3months extension of previous policies: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014021405/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guinea,GIN,20200714,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Any assembly is limited to 20 persons, and various passenger number limitations were also enacted for different types of vehicles."" Source: https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20200715,C1: School closing,2,0,"Curfew still in place in Conakry https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-africa-maintaining-varying-travel-restrictions-preventative-measures-aug-14 [link not archiving] " Guinea,GIN,20200715,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Measures lifted; however, ""the curfew in Conakry, the last city in the country with such a measure, has been shortened to between 00:00 and 04:00"" " Guinea,GIN,20200715,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The state of emergency was extended again on 15 July for a period of up to 30 days. There is a curfew in Conakry, Coyah and Dubréka from midnight to 4am. Conakry Airport is gradually opening to commercial flights based on reciprocity. Guinea’s borders are currently closed."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202557/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus" Guinea,GIN,20200717,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In a recent Address to the Nation, the Guinean Head of State announced the gradual reopening of the country’s borders, starting with Conakry International Airport on 17 July 2020. https://archive.vn/6Xcth " Guinea,GIN,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Mosques, churches, educational institutions, bars, cinemas, and other service industry businesses are ordered closed."" Source: https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200526064901/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20200720,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""A curfew has been imposed between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.in the greater Conakry (Conakry, Coyah, and Dubreka) area."" ""Travel between Conakry and other cities has been restricted."" Source: https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200526064901/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20200724,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a national hotline anyone can call: ""115"" or ""626 06 9797"" and videos on the national health ministry website. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200721200331/https://anss-guinee.org/welcome/" Guinea,GIN,20200724,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""With regard to the overall mass screening strategy, all contact and suspected cases are systematically screened in order to identify the greatest number of infected people. This strategy is one of the strong axes of the response."" Not just screening anyone symptomatic, but their contacts as well. However, tests are not 'generally available' to anyone. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200802104815/https://anss-guinee.org/Article/singlePost/729" Guinea,GIN,20200724,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""With regard to the overall mass screening strategy, all contact and suspected cases are systematically screened in order to identify the greatest number of infected people. "" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200802104815/https://anss-guinee.org/Article/singlePost/729" Guinea,GIN,20200803,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Most schools, mosques and bars are closed. Some schools and places of worship reopened in June in areas without recent Covid-19 infections."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200813112232/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus" Guinea,GIN,20200803,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Most schools, mosques and bars are closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200813112232/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus" Guinea,GIN,20200803,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""There is a limit of 30 people assembling for marriage, baptism and funeral services in Conakry and 100 people in the interior of the country.""" Guinea,GIN,20200803,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""The state of emergency was extended again on 15 July for a period of up to 30 days. There is a curfew in Conakry, Coyah and Dubréka from midnight to 4am."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200813112232/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus" Guinea,GIN,20200825,C1: School closing,3,0,"Some schools and places of worship reopened in June in areas without recent Covid-19 infections. https://archive.vn/Umjtw" Guinea,GIN,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most schools, mosques and bars are closed. https://archive.vn/Umjtw" Guinea,GIN,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"There is a limit of 30 people assembling for marriage, baptism and funeral services in Conakry. https://archive.vn/Umjtw" Guinea,GIN,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The state of emergency was extended again on 15 August for a period of up to 30 days. There is a curfew in Conakry, Coyah and Dubréka from midnight to 4am. Conakry Airport is gradually opening to commercial flights based on reciprocity. Guinea’s borders are currently closed. https://archive.vn/Umjtw" Guinea,GIN,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The state of emergency was extended again on 15 August for a period of up to 30 days. There is a curfew in Conakry, Coyah and Dubréka from midnight to 4am. Conakry Airport is gradually opening to commercial flights based on reciprocity. Guinea’s borders are currently closed. https://archive.vn/Umjtw" Guinea,GIN,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued https://archive.vn/4rJXi The nationwide COVID19 prevention campaign led by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization has been intensified with more than 100 radio program broadcasts https://archive.vn/jbtUD" Guinea,GIN,20200825,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Suggests testing policies continued until at least August 2nd, could not find a more recent confirmation: https://archive.vn/GihqC" Guinea,GIN,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools reopened on 1 September with hygiene measures in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206012842/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Guinea%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2015%20-%2019%20August%E2%80%932%20September%202020.pdf" Guinea,GIN,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government has decided to reopen places of worship as of September 4, 2020, for only Fridays and Sundays. https://archive.vn/jbtUD" Guinea,GIN,20200905,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government has decided to reopen places of worship as of September 4, 2020, for only Fridays and Sundays. https://archive.vn/jbtUD" Guinea,GIN,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The state of emergency was extended again on 15 September for a period of one month. https://archive.vn/lYgO1" Guinea,GIN,20200915,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The state of emergency was extended again on 15 September for a period of one month. https://archive.vn/lYgO1" Guinea,GIN,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The maximum number of people assembling for marriage, baptism and funeral services in Conakry was increased from 30 to 100 on 15 September. https://archive.vn/lYgO1" Guinea,GIN,20200915,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"'The state of emergency was extended again on 15 September for a period of one month. There is a curfew in Conakry, Coyah and Dubréka from midnight to 4am.' https://archive.vn/lYgO1" Guinea,GIN,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"'The state of emergency was extended again on 15 September for a period of one month. ... Movement around the country is restricted and a negative COVID test certificate within 14 days of travel outside of Conakry is required.' https://archive.vn/lYgO1" Guinea,GIN,20200915,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The state of emergency was extended again on 15 September for a period of one month. https://archive.vn/lYgO1" Guinea,GIN,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Economic activity should have resumed on 22 Sep according to the IMF: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014021405/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guinea,GIN,20200922,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport (already allowed to resume) can now operate without restrictions https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/382936/guinea-authorities-announce-easing-of-certain-measures-september-22-update-11 [link not archivable] " Guinea,GIN,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Demonstrations are cancelled, but other events that favour the presidency aren't (see C4)" Guinea,GIN,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"I could not find any evidence of a number of people, but given the fact that I saw plenty of pictures on the govt facebook pages of events with more than 100 attendees, and given that the President does not want big groups gathering to demonstrate before the 18 oct elections, I would place that number between 100 and 1000 people: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014020158/https://www.dw.com/fr/guin%C3%A9e-d%C3%A9but-de-la-campagne-et-interdiction-de-manifester/a-54982250" Guinea,GIN,20201001,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new policy found beside a hike in the costs of public transport" Guinea,GIN,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Curfew in the Conakry area still in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014013217/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No internal travel restrictions reported by the US embassy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014013217/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ But the FCO maintains that there are checkpoints around the country: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014014940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea" Guinea,GIN,20201001,C8: International travel controls,3,,"I could not find any change in policy" Guinea,GIN,20201001,E1: Income support,0,,"Previous policies have not been renewed" Guinea,GIN,20201001,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Previous policies have not been renewed" Guinea,GIN,20201001,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014023045/https://anss-guinee.org/welcome" Guinea,GIN,20201001,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014013217/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Businesses, including restaurants and bars are allowed to reopen with use of masks and social distancing measures require. See: https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 22nd October 2020, web page last updates 19 October 2020]" Guinea,GIN,20201015,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"There is a limit of 100 people assembling for marriage, baptism and funeral services in Conakry. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus [web archive unavailable, accessed 22nd October 2020]" Guinea,GIN,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The state of emergency was extended again on 15 October for a period of one month. A curfew has been imposed between midnight and 4 a.m.in the greater Conakry (Conakry, Coyah, and Dubreka) area. See: https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 22nd October 2020, web page last updates 19 October 2020]" Guinea,GIN,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"It seems like this should be coded as 0. There are currently no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel in Guinea. See: https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 22nd October 2020, web page last updates 19 October 2020]" Guinea,GIN,20201015,C8: International travel controls,1,,"This seems like it should be coded as 2. Negative COVID-19 tests are required, and people from countries like the US with a high number of cases, are allowed to enter into Guinea. In terms of quarantine, only those arriving travellers with outdated test results, with symptoms, or who test positive for COVID-19 on entry will be sent to a designated treatment centre under quarantine until two negative tests are completed. See: https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 22nd October 2020, web page last updates 19 October 2020]. Moreover, although Guinea's land borders are closed, Conakry airport is open and commercial flights are gradually resuming. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus [web archive unavailable, accessed 22nd October 2020]" Guinea,GIN,20201023,C1: School closing,0,, Guinea,GIN,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"A curfew has been imposed between midnight and 4 a.m.in the greater Conakry (Conakry, Coyah, and Dubreka) area. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029214722/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20201110,C1: School closing,0,,"https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Policy has not changed" Guinea,GIN,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No public transportation in Guinea" Guinea,GIN,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,0,, Guinea,GIN,20201124,C1: School closing,3,1,"""As planned by the Ministry of National Education, students are on vacation from October 16 to November 15, 2020, therefore schools are closed. The opening of the 2020-2021 school year is scheduled for November 16, 2020 but it remains dependent on the government's decision according to the evolution of COVID-19. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201201013042/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Guinea%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2017%20-%208%20October%20-%204%20November%202020.pdf There is a campaign to have students return to school on Dec 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201012823/https://www.facebook.com/UNICEFGUINEE/posts/3784281048270158 " Guinea,GIN,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Businesses, including restaurants and bars are allowed to reopen with use of masks and social distancing measures required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201005332/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"There is a limit of 100 people assembling for marriage, baptism and funeral services in Conakry. Schools and mosques have reopened https://web.archive.org/web/20201201011605/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus" Guinea,GIN,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"There is a limit of 100 people assembling for marriage, baptism and funeral services in Conakry. Schools and mosques have reopened https://web.archive.org/web/20201201011605/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus" Guinea,GIN,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"A curfew has been imposed between midnight and 4 a.m.in the greater Conakry (Conakry, Coyah, and Dubreka) area. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201005332/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Movement around the country is restricted and a negative COVID test certificate within 14 days of travel outside of Conakry is required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201011605/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus" Guinea,GIN,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,," All arriving and departing travelers must present the results of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test. Arriving passengers: testing must be completed no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Guinea or the traveler will be tested upon arrival and be required to quarantine for 14 days. Arriving passengers with proof of a negative test within the 72 hours prior to arrival will not undergo any additional testing or quarantine in Guinea. Arriving passengers with symptoms or who test positive for COVID-19 will be sent to a designated treatment center until two negative tests are completed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201005332/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Health minister recently held a press conference where he urged the media to participate more in the public health campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20201201014029/https://www.facebook.com/SanteGN/posts/3916611061785920?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVSD4nTA9RcJH5o6WEHdS-Q682Vw3J8d-KtjqjpH1BGXL8NRqIIMKEiwX4QsLJf4K3Gy-lJfhfY477Mnvs-X7e7mfNkEo4q2WzgMnHxPVe3AkHM7T3baX1qOLE58kT8rKsu3rv__T8sdSl6Tas-2RkQ&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R The Nov 29 Situation report describes a radio and social media campaign. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201014746/https://anss-guinee.org/assets/document/DOC_160672245812047426425fc4a39ac1707.pdf" Guinea,GIN,20201124,H2: Testing policy,2,,"I could not find any information about the testing policy, but the number of people tested daily implies it is widely available https://web.archive.org/web/20201201014746/https://anss-guinee.org/assets/document/DOC_160672245812047426425fc4a39ac1707.pdf" Guinea,GIN,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The daily situation report includes the numbers of contacts identified and the number of contacts that were followed up with. It appears fairly comprehensive. On Nov 29th, for example, 712 contacts were identified and 703 were followed up with. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201014746/https://anss-guinee.org/assets/document/DOC_160672245812047426425fc4a39ac1707.pdf" Guinea,GIN,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Masks must always be worn in public spaces. There is a fine of 50,000 GNF (approximately USD 5) for each infraction. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201005332/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20201201,C1: School closing,0,,"Students have been on break since mid-October. UNICEF is running a Back to School Campaign for December 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207231050/https://reliefweb.int/report/guinea/unicef-guinea-covid-19-situation-report-no-18-5-november-2-december-2020 The Minister of Education made a speech in support of this campaign where he described the restrictions - they seem minimal. Recommending masks, and no hugging. Increased testing for teachers in the Conakry area. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207233055/https://www.facebook.com/MepuaGN/posts/3579484062117484 " Guinea,GIN,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes. Businesses, including restaurants and bars are allowed to reopen with use of masks and social distancing measures required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207233335/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Guinea,GIN,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No changes. " Guinea,GIN,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No changes. There is a limit of 100 people assembling for marriage, baptism and funeral services in Conakry. Schools and mosques have reopened https://web.archive.org/web/20201207233500/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus" Guinea,GIN,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No changes. " Guinea,GIN,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No changes. " Guinea,GIN,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes. " Guinea,GIN,20201208,C1: School closing,0,,"Recommendations from the health dept limited to: - systematic handwashing - masks for all over age 11 - avoid mixing groups of students - daily sanitation of the buildings https://web.archive.org/web/20201214213657/https://anss-guinee.org/welcome/detailAdvise/1" Guinea,GIN,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""Places of worship have fully reopened"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214213530/https://gn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214401/https://anss-guinee.org/welcome/detailAdvise/2 ""For gatherings, closed places are not recommended, however if these are essential, please: In closed places: Keep all windows and doors open, Respect the reception capacity of the room, Halve the reception capacity of the room to respect physical distancing, Must wear a bib that covers the nose and mouth, Wash your hands before entering the room, Avoid braces, Limit the length of the ceremony to 90 minutes. In open public places: Must wear a bib that covers the nose and mouth, Wash your hands at the entrance to the place, Avoid braces. Invites associations (NGOs, support groups, political parties): To be widely communicated on the measures of sanitary barrier gestures (wearing bibs, distancing and washing hands) to be observed, Advise activists to refrain from taking part in group meetings, in the presence of signs in favor of Covid19 (fever, cough, runny nose, loss of taste and smell ...) Any violator is exposed to disciplinary measures which range from the dispersal of the regroupment to the payment of a fine of 500,000 FNG, or even the suspension of the right of mass movement of the association or the political party."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214213944/https://anss-guinee.org/welcome/detailAdvise/4" Guinea,GIN,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Conakry-area curfew of midnight to 4am is set to expire today, 12/14 after a 30 day extension on 11/14. It is unclear if it will be extended again. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214130/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20200207,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""To boost The Gambia’s preparedness, UN The Gambia (through WHO) and Ministry of Health convened a press briefing today to update journalists on efforts to protect the country from the virus."" Ministry of Health website is also publishing updates. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723155151/http://www.moh.gov.gm/the-coronavirus-continues-to-spread-across-borders/ Link to Updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713155354/http://www.moh.gov.gm/covid-19-report/" Gambia,GMB,20200227,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health and State Facebook pages begin sharing information including daily situation reports, WHO prevention information, etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182545/https://www.facebook.com/WHO/photos/a.167668209945237/2946038618774835/?type=3&theater=" Gambia,GMB,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 18 March, the President announced the closure of all schools for three weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507075219/https://www.news18.com/news/world/public-gatherings-banned-schools-closed-in-gambia-as-1st-coronavirus-case-detected-2540585.html" Gambia,GMB,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200427195121/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324046/gambia-authorities-confirm-first-case-of-covid-19-march-17" Gambia,GMB,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All public gatherings supended https://web.archive.org/web/20200427195121/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324046/gambia-authorities-confirm-first-case-of-covid-19-march-17" Gambia,GMB,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As of March 18, 2020 The Gambian Government restricted public gathering, recommended reduction of work to essential services, recommended reduced transportation activities. Then state of emergency closed non-essential businesses. However, there is no lockdown or direct restriction for the public to move inside the country other than gatherings themselves : https://web.archive.org/web/20200413114242/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324046/gambia-authorities-confirm-first-case-of-covid-19-march-17 State of Emergency declared on March 27, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200413113849/https://www.freedomnewspaper.com/2020/03/27/barrow-declares-a-state-of-emergency-amid-corona-infection-cases-in-the-gambia/" Gambia,GMB,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"As of March 18, 2020 The Gambian Government restricted public gathering, recommended reduction of work to essential services, recommended reduced transportation activities. Then state of emergency closed non-essential businesses. However, there is no lockdown or direct restriction for the public to move inside the country other than gatherings themselves : https://web.archive.org/web/20200413114242/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324046/gambia-authorities-confirm-first-case-of-covid-19-march-17 State of Emergency declared on March 27, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200413113849/https://www.freedomnewspaper.com/2020/03/27/barrow-declares-a-state-of-emergency-amid-corona-infection-cases-in-the-gambia/" Gambia,GMB,20200318,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Backcoded [August 28] to reflect the actual testing policy in the country. Previously coded as 0. http://web.archive.org/web/20200823135222/https://www.mrc.gm/information-on-COVID-19-testing-at-the-mrc-unit-the-gambia-at-lshtm/" Gambia,GMB,20200318,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Are contacts of the confirmed COVID19 case being traced? Yes. The Ministry of Health has teams in place to ensure urgent contact tracing. Those identified as close contacts are now being quarantined, and will be tested, in line with the decision to test all persons in quarantine before they are released. https://www.mrc.gm/coronavirus-covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200320,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On the evening of March 20, 2020, the Gambian government issued a decree barring admission of non-Gambian travelers who have recently visited 55 COVID-19 “hotspot” countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413120514/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200323,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""On March 21, 2020, The Government of The Gambia announced the closure of airspace and the land border between The Gambia and Senegal effective beginning at midnight on Monday night, March 23, 2020 for a period of 21 days as part of the effort to stem the spread of COVID-19."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413120514/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"In his second Nationa address to the Nation on Covid-19, the President announced that the “government has taken the decision to scale down government operations. Accordingly, all Heads of government institutions, parastatals, private enterprises and other institutions have been instructed to scale down their activities, with minimal staff to perform basic services. Where feasible, staff can work from home.” Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423040114/https://www.freedomnewspaper.com/2020/03/27/barrow-declares-a-state-of-emergency-amid-corona-infection-cases-in-the-gambia/" Gambia,GMB,20200327,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"on 27 March, the President announced a state of emergency and ""the suspension of all public gatherings including religious convergence. Muslims in the country have for the first time desist from the weekly Friday prayers in observance of the ban on public gatherings."" Link_ https://web.archive.org/web/20200427201409/http://apanews.net/en/news/gambia-declares-state-of-emergency-over-covid-19" Gambia,GMB,20200327,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""All public transport shall carry half of the total number of passengers they are allowed to transport by law."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413113849/https://www.freedomnewspaper.com/2020/03/27/barrow-declares-a-state-of-emergency-amid-corona-infection-cases-in-the-gambia/" Gambia,GMB,20200328,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Videos available on Ministry of Health website and YouTube which demonstrate prevention strategies (e.g. proper hand washing) in several national languages. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.moh.gov.gm/" Gambia,GMB,20200415,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Motorcycles and other equipment presented to the Ministry of Health to support COVID-19 surveillance and contact tracing /web/20200516040425/https://gambia.unfpa.org/en/news/motorcycles-and-other-equipment-presented-ministry-health-support-covid-19-surveillance-and" Gambia,GMB,20200507,E1: Income support,,," UNFPA The Gambia in partnership with the Gambia Red Cross Society on 7 May 2020, commenced the distribution of 300 dignity kits for women and girls in Basse. /web/20200516040751/https://gambia.unfpa.org/en/news/dignity-kits-improve-wellbeing-and-meet-hygiene-needs-women-and-girls-amid-covid-19" Gambia,GMB,20200518,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 18 March, the President announced the closure of all schools for three weeks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507075219/https://www.news18.com/news/world/public-gatherings-banned-schools-closed-in-gambia-as-1st-coronavirus-case-detected-2540585.html" Gambia,GMB,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""President used the executive power to proceed with the extension by the maximum 21 days period effective May 19 (which is allowed under the Constitution as the National Assembly is now not in session).""; ""The emergency powers were recently eased to allow partial reopening of businesses"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200525034241/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Gambia,GMB,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""President used the executive power to proceed with the extension by the maximum 21 days period effective May 19 (which is allowed under the Constitution as the National Assembly is now not in session)."" Pressure exists to allow religious events and gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525034241/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Gambia,GMB,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""All public gatherings including funerals are limited to a maximum of 10 people"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200525034241/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Gambia,GMB,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""President used the executive power to proceed with the extension by the maximum 21 days period effective May 19 (which is allowed under the Constitution as the National Assembly is now not in session)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200525034241/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Gambia,GMB,20200518,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public health campaign continues across gov sources, media, and social media. Summary includes: 4 TV and 6 radio programs successfully conducted • 1 press briefing conducted • 210 households sensitized/engaged on COVID-19 preventive measures using existing community structures • Summary of social media activities: 3 Facebook and 2 Twitter posts shared with a cumulative engagement of 19,670 people reached • Summary of calls made to 1025: a total of 142 calls received (120 COVID-19 related and 22 non-COVID-19 related. 6 booked for further Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713155513/http://www.moh.gov.gm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Gambia_The_COVID-19_Sitrep-20-05-2020.pdf" Gambia,GMB,20200518,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Still in place http://www.moh.gov.gm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Gambia_The_COVID-19_Sitrep-20-05-2020.pdf" Gambia,GMB,20200521,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Bundung Magistrates’ Court convicted and sentenced an imam to a fine of D1500 or in default serve a one month prison sentence for leading Friday prayers "" http://www.moh.gov.gm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Gambia_The_COVID-19_Sitrep-20-05-2020.pdf" Gambia,GMB,20200604,C2: Workplace closing,1,1," Although people are still recommended to stay home, all markets are now open, so long as all patrons wash or sanitize hands before entering the market, and social distancing measures are maintained. ""Although the State of Emergency is currently still in effect, the government announced an easing of restrictions on June 4 reopening markets, mosques (as of June 5), and churches (as of June 7). Other restrictions – including school closures, border closures, and social gathering limitations – remain in place. The full declaration is available on the State House of The Gambia’s Facebook and Twitter"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608124149/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200609,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The government claims to be carrying out comprehensive contact tracing, and maps out all transmission and the source of each case in weekly infographics posted on its official twitter page. It's unclear to what extent these 'situational report' graphics represent the completeness of the governments contact tracing efforts, and this doesn't represent a discrete policy change, but there is now _ostensibly_ comprehensive contact tracing being carried out in the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615182016/https://twitter.com/Presidency_GMB/status/1272594265550524422/" Gambia,GMB,20200610,C1: School closing,3,1,"On June 10th, the President's official Twitter page extended the state of public emergency, and associated restrictions, for 21 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610111312/https://twitter.com/Presidency_GMB/status/1270674642999619587" Gambia,GMB,20200610,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On June 10th, the President's official Twitter page extended the state of public emergency, and associated restrictions, for 21 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610111312/https://twitter.com/Presidency_GMB/status/1270674642999619587" Gambia,GMB,20200610,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On June 10th, the President's official Twitter page extended the state of public emergency, and associated restrictions, for 21 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610111312/https://twitter.com/Presidency_GMB/status/1270674642999619587" Gambia,GMB,20200610,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On June 10th, the President's official Twitter page extended the state of public emergency, and associated restrictions, for 21 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610111312/https://twitter.com/Presidency_GMB/status/1270674642999619587" Gambia,GMB,20200610,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On June 10th, the President's official Twitter page extended the state of public emergency, and associated restrictions, for 21 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610111312/https://twitter.com/Presidency_GMB/status/1270674642999619587" Gambia,GMB,20200610,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On June 10th, the President's official Twitter page extended the state of public emergency, and associated restrictions, for 21 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610111312/https://twitter.com/Presidency_GMB/status/1270674642999619587" Gambia,GMB,20200610,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On June 10th, the President's official Twitter page extended the state of public emergency, and associated restrictions, for 21 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610111312/https://twitter.com/Presidency_GMB/status/1270674642999619587" Gambia,GMB,20200625,C1: School closing,2,1,"From 25th June, schools will open for Grade 9 students in order for them to take their exams. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026145039/https://unagi-na.amazon.com/1/events/com.amazon.csm.nexusclient.prod" Gambia,GMB,20200629,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Although people are still recommended to stay home, all markets are now open, so long as all patrons wash or sanitize hands before entering the market, and social distancing measures are maintained. ""Although the State of Emergency is currently still in effect, the government announced an easing of restrictions on June 4 reopening markets, mosques (as of June 5), and churches (as of June 7). Other restrictions – including school closures, border closures, and social gathering limitations – remain in place. The full declaration is available on the State House of The Gambia’s Facebook and Twitter"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608124149/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200629,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Mosques and churches can reopen https://web.archive.org/web/20200629173022/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Gambia,GMB,20200629,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200629173022/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Gambia,GMB,20200629,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200629173022/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Gambia,GMB,20200629,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still current " Gambia,GMB,20200630,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public information campaigns. on 30 June, the following campaigns were conducted: 4 TV and 8 radio programs successfully conducted • 6 communities sensitized on COVID-19 prevention and control measures through a megaphone caravan tour • Summary of social media activities: 2 Facebook and 2 Twitter posts shared with a cumulative engagement of 10,771 people • Summary of calls made to 1025: a total of 78 calls received (65 COVID-19 related and 13 non-COVID-19 related. 2 booked for further follow up by contact tracing teams and 9 booked for further follow up by quarantine team) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713155300/http://www.moh.gov.gm/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Gambia_The_COVID-19_Sitrep-30-06-2020-1.pdf Link for other days: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713155354/http://www.moh.gov.gm/covid-19-report/" Gambia,GMB,20200701,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 1 July, the President again extended the public state of emergency for another seven days, meaning that all educational institutions (with the exception of schools reopening for Grade 9 students to take their exams) will remain shut. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713135050/http://www.statehouse.gm/seven-days-state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"on 1 July, the President again extended the public state of emergency for another seven days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713135050/http://www.statehouse.gm/seven-days-state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On 1 July, the President again extended the public state of emergency for another seven days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713135050/http://www.statehouse.gm/seven-days-state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200701,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On 1 July, the President again extended the public state of emergency for another seven days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713135050/http://www.statehouse.gm/seven-days-state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 1 July, the President again extended the public state of emergency for another seven days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713135050/http://www.statehouse.gm/seven-days-state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On 1 July, the President again extended the public state of emergency for another seven days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713135050/http://www.statehouse.gm/seven-days-state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200701,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 1 July, the President again extended the public state of emergency for another seven days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713135050/http://www.statehouse.gm/seven-days-state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200708,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 8 July, The President extended the state of emergency for another 7 days, meaning that all educational institutions (with the exception of schools reopening for Grade 9 students to take their exams) will remain shut. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713140034/http://www.statehouse.gm/state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200708,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 8 July, The President extended he state of emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713140034/http://www.statehouse.gm/state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200708,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On 8 July, The President extended he state of emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713140034/http://www.statehouse.gm/state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200708,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On 8 July, The President extended he state of emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713140034/http://www.statehouse.gm/state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200708,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 8 July, The President extended he state of emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713140034/http://www.statehouse.gm/state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200708,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On 8 July, The President extended he state of emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713140034/http://www.statehouse.gm/state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200708,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 8 July, The President extended he state of emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713140034/http://www.statehouse.gm/state-public-emergency-declared" Gambia,GMB,20200714,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public health campaign from the Ministry of Health Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713155354/http://www.moh.gov.gm/covid-19-report/" Gambia,GMB,20200715,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 15th July The President extends the State of Emergency for another 7 days meaning that all educational institutions (with the exception of schools reopening for Grade 9 students to take their exams) will remain shut. . Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723161017/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-further-declares-7-days-state-public-emergency " Gambia,GMB,20200715,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The President extends the State of Emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723161017/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-further-declares-7-days-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200715,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The President extends the State of Emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723161017/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-further-declares-7-days-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200715,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The President extends the State of Emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723161017/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-further-declares-7-days-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200715,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The President extends the State of Emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723161017/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-further-declares-7-days-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200715,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The President extends the State of Emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723161017/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-further-declares-7-days-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200715,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The President extends the State of Emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723161017/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-further-declares-7-days-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200715,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The President extends the State of Emergency for another 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723161017/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-further-declares-7-days-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200722,C1: School closing,1,1,"On July 22, the President lifted the state of Emergency that had been in effect for five months, given the negative economic impact this has had. As a result, all emergency measures are lifted, with the exception of border closures. The government continues to monitor the spread of the disease and urges the public to adhere to health measures, maintain social distancing rules, and wear masks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803182008/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-lifts-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200722,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"On July 22, the President lifted the state of Emergency that had been in effect for five months, given the negative economic impact this has had. As a result, all emergency measures are lifted, with the exception of border closures. The government continues to monitor the spread of the disease and urges the public to adhere to health measures, maintain social distancing rules, and wear masks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803182008/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-lifts-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200722,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On July 22, the President lifted the state of Emergency that had been in effect for five months, given the negative economic impact this has had. As a result, all emergency measures are lifted, with the exception of border closures. The government continues to monitor the spread of the disease and urges the public to adhere to health measures, maintain social distancing rules, and wear masks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803182008/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-lifts-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200722,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Although the President lift the State of Public Emergency on 22 July 2020, "" ‘Regulation No. 6’ of the Public Health (Dangerous Infectious Diseases) Protection Regulations, 2020 is in force, thus the compulsory wearing of face masks, temporary closure of non-essential public places and the prohibition of public and social gatherings"". http://archive.vn/ms6PJ" Gambia,GMB,20200722,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On July 22, the President lifted the state of Emergency that had been in effect for five months, given the negative economic impact this has had. As a result, all emergency measures are lifted, with the exception of border closures. The government continues to monitor the spread of the disease and urges the public to adhere to health measures, maintain social distancing rules, and wear masks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803182008/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-lifts-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On July 22, the President lifted the state of Emergency that had been in effect for five months, given the negative economic impact this has had. As a result, all emergency measures are lifted, with the exception of border closures. The government continues to monitor the spread of the disease and urges the public to adhere to health measures, maintain social distancing rules, and wear masks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803182008/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-lifts-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200722,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"On July 22, the President lifted the state of Emergency that had been in effect for five months, given the negative economic impact this has had. As a result, all emergency measures are lifted, with the exception of border closures. The government continues to monitor the spread of the disease and urges the public to adhere to health measures, maintain social distancing rules, and wear masks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803182008/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-lifts-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200722,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On July 22, the President lifted the state of Emergency that had been in effect for five months, given the negative economic impact this has had. As a result, all emergency measures are lifted, with the exception of border closures. The government continues to monitor the spread of the disease and urges the public to adhere to health measures, maintain social distancing rules, and wear masks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803182008/http://www.statehouse.gm/president-barrow-lifts-state-public-emergency" Gambia,GMB,20200722,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public health campaign. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803194110/http://www.moh.gov.gm/covid-19-report/" Gambia,GMB,20200724,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks become mandatory in public spaces. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903121126/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-gambia-makes-wearing-face-masks-public-mandatory-july-24" Gambia,GMB,20200806,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 6 August Due to a surge of over 60% in the last seven days, the Gambia government imposed a 21-day state of emergency and nighttime curfew (10pm-5am), in force from 6 August to 26 August. ""The government also closed down all places of worship and schools. Only a select number of establishments are allowed to continue operating. These are: grocery stores, markets, banks and all businesses classified as essential."" The government attributed this surge to ""citizens lowering their guard with respect to protective health measures"". However, although two media reported this new measure on 6 August, there is no such announcement on the government website... http://archive.vn/XlV9N http://archive.vn/7a571" Gambia,GMB,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Due to a surge of over 60% in the last seven days, the Gambia government imposed a 21-day state of emergency and nighttime curfew (10pm-5am), in force from 6 August to 26 August. ""The government also closed down all places of worship and schools. Only a select number of establishments are allowed to continue operating. These are: grocery stores, markets, banks and all businesses classified as essential."" The government attributed this surge to ""citizens lowering their guard with respect to protective health measures"". However, although two media reported this new measure on 6 August, there is no such announcement on the government website... http://archive.vn/XlV9N http://archive.vn/7a571" Gambia,GMB,20200806,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Due to a surge of over 60% in the last seven days, the Gambia government imposed a 21-day state of emergency and nighttime curfew (10pm-5am), in force from 6 August to 26 August. ""The government also closed down all places of worship and schools. Only a select number of establishments are allowed to continue operating. These are: grocery stores, markets, banks and all businesses classified as essential."" The government attributed this surge to ""citizens lowering their guard with respect to protective health measures"". However, although two media reported this new measure on 6 August, there is no such announcement on the government website... http://archive.vn/XlV9N http://archive.vn/7a571" Gambia,GMB,20200806,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Due to a surge of over 60% in the last seven days, the Gambia government imposed a 21-day state of emergency and nighttime curfew (10pm-5am), in force from 6 August to 26 August. ""The government also closed down all places of worship and schools. Only a select number of establishments are allowed to continue operating. These are: grocery stores, markets, banks and all businesses classified as essential."" The government attributed this surge to ""citizens lowering their guard with respect to protective health measures"". However, although two media reported this new measure on 6 August, there is no such announcement on the government website... http://archive.vn/XlV9N http://archive.vn/7a571" Gambia,GMB,20200806,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Due to a surge of over 60% in the last seven days, the Gambia government imposed a 21-day state of emergency and nighttime curfew (10pm-5am), in force from 6 August to 26 August. ""The government also closed down all places of worship and schools. Only a select number of establishments are allowed to continue operating. These are: grocery stores, markets, banks and all businesses classified as essential."" The government attributed this surge to ""citizens lowering their guard with respect to protective health measures"". However, although two media reported this new measure on 6 August, there is no such announcement on the government website... http://archive.vn/XlV9N http://archive.vn/7a571" Gambia,GMB,20200814,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 14 August ""All educational institutions (Universities, Colleges, Schools, Madrassas, Daras, Majalis and Gamos) shall remain closed. However, Grade 12 students are exempted only for the period of their WAEC/WASSCE exams from 17th August to the 7thSeptember 2020. These schools shall open solely for the purpose of administering exit exams"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823134009/https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/08/06/gambia-announces-state-of-emergency-curfew-over-covid-19/" Gambia,GMB,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""All non-food outlets in all markets throughout The Gambia shall remain closed. Exemptions are granted to banks and financial institutions, pharmacies, drug stores, supermarkets and mini markets, local corner shops and essential food traders. The markets shall be opened between 6am and 2pm daily;"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823134009/https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/08/06/gambia-announces-state-of-emergency-curfew-over-covid-19/" Gambia,GMB,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Extension of lockdown measures - ""All non-essential public places, such as bars, cafeterias, cinemas, video clubs, gymnasiums, museums, night clubs, public swimming pools, events halls, casinos, gaming parlours and sporting venues shall be closed."" March 18 Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823145211/https://www.freedomnewspaper.com/2020/03/27/barrow-declares-a-state-of-emergency-amid-corona-infection-cases-in-the-gambia/ 21 Day extension August 6 Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823134009/https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/08/06/gambia-announces-state-of-emergency-curfew-over-covid-19/" Gambia,GMB,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From a previous order: ""The number of people attending any social gathering, such as weddings, naming ceremonies and funerals shall be restricted to a maximum of ten people."" though, minimum number of people not stated in recent reports Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823145211/https://www.freedomnewspaper.com/2020/03/27/barrow-declares-a-state-of-emergency-amid-corona-infection-cases-in-the-gambia/" Gambia,GMB,20200814,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"From the March 18 order: ""All public transport shall carry half of the total number of passengers they are allowed to transport by law.""" Gambia,GMB,20200814,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""In the wake of the worrisome trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic in The Gambia, His Excellency President Adama Barrow in exercise of the powers vested in him by Section 34 (1) (a) and pursuant to Section 34 (2) of the 1997 Constitution declares a State of Public Emergency effective midnight tonight and a curfew effective tomorrow, 6th August 2020 throughout The Gambia for a period of 21 days."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823134009/https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/08/06/gambia-announces-state-of-emergency-curfew-over-covid-19/" Gambia,GMB,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""All non-food outlets in all markets throughout The Gambia shall remain closed. Exemptions are granted to banks and financial institutions, pharmacies, drug stores, supermarkets and mini markets, local corner shops and essential food traders. The markets shall be opened between 6am and 2pm daily; All markets and shopping areas in The Gambia shall be closed on Sundays for cleansing or necessary fumigation by Area and Municipal Councils;"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823134009/https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/08/06/gambia-announces-state-of-emergency-curfew-over-covid-19/" Gambia,GMB,20200814,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823131357/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/entry-requirements" Gambia,GMB,20200814,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update." Gambia,GMB,20200814,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new update." Gambia,GMB,20200814,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""I have established a Cabinet Sub-Committee to provide policy guidance. Together, we have demonstrated very strong political will through the implementation of a comprehensive National COVID Response Programme. In the process, all arms of Government, relevant institutions, partners and stakeholders have been engaged to enforce measures to protect our people"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823142743/https://www.freedomnewspaper.com/2020/03/27/barrow-declares-a-state-of-emergency-amid-corona-infection-cases-in-the-gambia/" Gambia,GMB,20200814,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact Tracing updates are included in Gambia's Ministry of Health's website daily pdf reports. Sample: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823144104/http://www.moh.gov.gm/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Gambia_The_COVID-19_Sitrep-19-August-2020.pdf Site: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823144505/http://www.moh.gov.gm/covid-19-report/" Gambia,GMB,20200825,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change in policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903113440/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/entry-requirements" Gambia,GMB,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""The wearing of face masks is mandatory in public places [...]"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903115018/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20200827,C1: School closing,2,1,"On August 27, the President of Gambia announced a new National State of Public Emergency, effective August 27 for a period of 21 days. With regard to school closing, 'All educational institutions shall remain closed, with limited exceptions related to leaving exams'. https://archive.vn/pit1V" Gambia,GMB,20200827,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On August 27, the President of Gambia announced a new National State of Public Emergency, effective August 27 for a period of 21 days. With regard to workplace closing: '- All non-food outlets in all markets shall remain closed, with exception of banks, pharmacies, drug stores, supermarkets, mini-markets, local corner shops, and essential food traders; - Markets may be open for food outlets only between 06:00 and 14:00 daily, and for non-food outlets only between 15:00 and 19:00, with all markets and shopping areas closed on Sundays for sanitization purposes; [and] - All non-food outlets outside of markets may only be open between 06:00 and 14:00.' https://archive.vn/pit1V" Gambia,GMB,20200827,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On August 27, the President of Gambia announced a new National State of Public Emergency, effective August 27 for a period of 21 days. With regard to worship, 'All houses of worship may only open 15 minutes before the scheduled congregational prayers, and must close immediately after the end of prayers'. https://archive.vn/pit1V" Gambia,GMB,20200827,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"State of emergency has been extended. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200828022110/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-gambia/gambia-president-extends-state-of-emergency-as-covid-19-cases-surge-idUSKBN25N2WP" Gambia,GMB,20200827,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is operating, however, there are capacity limitations in place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903115325/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200827,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On August 27, the President announced a new National State of Public Emergency, effective August 27 for a period of 21 days. Nightly curfew was extended to 22:00-05:00. https://archive.vn/pit1V" Gambia,GMB,20200827,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There seem to be no restrictions on internal movement. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903115325/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200917,C1: School closing,3,1,"From 17th Sept, all educational institutions will be closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927145957/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Financial institutions, pharmacies, supermarkets, local corner shops and essential food traders are still being allowed to stay open. Food markets will be open only from 6am to 2pm. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927144942/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/entry-requirements" Gambia,GMB,20200917,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public gatherings, including for naming ceremonies, weddings, and other social events, are prohibited. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927150536/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Public gatherings, including for naming ceremonies, weddings, and other social events, are prohibited, with the exception of places of worship, which are only open with with strict public health measures. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927150536/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200927145957/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20200917,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Public transportation is operating, though capacity limitations are in place and passengers must wear face coverings. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927150536/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200917,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The wearing of facemasks is mandatory in all public places and a night curfew is in place throughout The Gambia from 10pm – 5am daily. Violation of the curfew can result in a fine of 5000 Dalasi. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927145957/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20200917,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927150536/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200917,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Entry to The Gambia The Gambia’s airspace is closed, except to medical cargo flights and essential supplies. The land border with Senegal is also closed, except for security personnel and the passage of essential supplies. To enter The Gambia, you will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before you travel to Ministry of Health officials upon arrival. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927144942/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/entry-requirements" Gambia,GMB,20200917,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update" Gambia,GMB,20200917,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new update" Gambia,GMB,20200917,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927153220/https://www.facebook.com/Ministry-of-Health-The-Gambia-100866698020695/?_rdc=2&_rdr" Gambia,GMB,20200917,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new update" Gambia,GMB,20200917,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update" Gambia,GMB,20200917,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The wearing of facemasks is mandatory in all public places and a night curfew is in place throughout The Gambia from 10pm – 5am daily. Violation of the curfew can result in a fine of 5000 Dalasi. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927145957/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20200929,C1: School closing,3,1,"All educational institutions remain closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007111955/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Financial institutions, pharmacies, supermarkets, local corner shops and essential food traders are still being allowed to stay open. Food markets will be open only from 6am to 2pm. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007111955/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public gatherings, including for naming ceremonies, weddings, and other social events, are prohibited. Although, places of worship are open with strict public health measures in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007123755/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201007111955/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Public gatherings, including for naming ceremonies, weddings, and other social events, are prohibited Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007123755/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200929,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Public transportation is operating, though capacity limitations are in place and passengers must wear face coverings. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007123755/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The wearing of facemasks is mandatory in all public places and a night curfew is in place throughout The Gambia from 10pm – 5am daily. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007111955/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007123755/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Gambia,GMB,20200929,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Entry to The Gambia The Gambia’s airspace is closed, except to medical cargo flights and essential supplies. The land border with Senegal is also closed, except for security personnel and the passage of essential supplies. To enter The Gambia, you will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before you travel to Ministry of Health officials upon arrival. Quarantine requirements Failure to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before you travel to Ministry of Health officials will result in you being tested and quarantined for 14 -days at your own cost. Screening on arrival Additional surveillance and detection mechanisms have been put in place at Banjul International Airport and various points of entry along The Gambia’s border. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007110926/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/entry-requirements" Gambia,GMB,20200929,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update" Gambia,GMB,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new update" Gambia,GMB,20200929,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007201439/https://www.facebook.com/Ministry-of-Health-The-Gambia-100866698020695/?_rdc=4&_rdr" Gambia,GMB,20200929,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new policy found to be in place" Gambia,GMB,20200929,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new policy found to be in place" Gambia,GMB,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The wearing of facemasks is mandatory in all public places and a night curfew is in place throughout The Gambia from 10pm – 5am daily. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007111955/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus" Gambia,GMB,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government issued on October 6 a press release announcing the re-opening of all weekly markets dubbed ‘Lumos,’ which are very popular in the rural areas. Link: https://archive.vn/Py9hy" Gambia,GMB,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events are banned in the Gambia. However, the current President is being criticized for breaking this rule. The Gambia Democratic Congress strongly condemns the gathering of crowds currently being held by the president around the country. Link: https://archive.vn/sHTrA" Gambia,GMB,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the IMG, all public gatherings including funerals were limited to a maximum of 10 people. Link: https://archive.vn/Py9hy " Gambia,GMB,20201009,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"According to the US embassy in the Gambia website, public transportation is operating, though capacity limitations are in place and passengers must wear face coverings. Link: https://archive.vn/JwBSs" Gambia,GMB,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"According to the IMF, the government maintained the ban on public gatherings and the night-time curfew, which was relaxed later on September 17 together with market restrictions. In anticipation of the re-opening of the tourism season in October, and in the bid to attract tourists, the authorities have, on September 4, announced an amendment to their guidelines on Covid-19 prevention. Link: https://archive.vn/Py9hy" Gambia,GMB,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the Gambia Transport Service Company LTD Facebook page, we can see that the movement between cities is open. Link: https://archive.vn/Ucp7y" Gambia,GMB,20201009,E1: Income support,1,0,"On October 9, the government commenced implementing the NAFA Quick Cash Transfer second phase aimed at mitigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. A total of USD 10 million initiated by the Gambia government and supported by the World Bank is being disbursed amongst approximately 83,000 households across the country. In the second phase, each household is receiving another three thousand dalasis (3,000 GMD). The second phase of the cash transfer nationwide is planned to be completed by middle November. The money is meant for the entire household - to buy food and other household needs. Link: https://archive.vn/7G8Mw https://archive.vn/0mKez " Gambia,GMB,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new updates" Gambia,GMB,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are daily case updates on the Ministry of Health Twitter page. Link: https://archive.vn/zxVs2" Gambia,GMB,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new updates. " Gambia,GMB,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As of October 9, according to the Minister of Health's daily updates, the number of contacts identified is 2,120. Since the file is PDF, archive.vn could archive only the first page. Link: https://archive.vn/lSibs" Gambia,GMB,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"President Adama Barrow has subsequently lifted the nightly curfew. Link: https://archive.vn/bHdKx" Gambia,GMB,20201014,C1: School closing,2,1,"2G – 14th Oct On October 6, the Hon. Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Claudiana Cole announced the reopening of schools throughout the country. “Schools will reopen from 14th October 2020 for grades seven to twelve and for ECD to Grade six, they shall reopen on October 28th, 2020,"" she stated. Minister Cole urged parents to sew face masks for their children using the same uniform material as face masks will be compulsory in schools. On October 9, the Ministry of Higher Education Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) announced that all TVET and tertiary institutions in the Gambia will reopen from October 14. The MoHERST noted that the reopening of these institutions should be done by adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines to reduce the risk of contracting the virus. Links: https://archive.vn/otlaW https://archive.vn/NWqjz https://archive.vn/MHKy3 " Gambia,GMB,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From October 15, according to His Excellency President Adama Barrow, public places such as hotels, motels, lodges, bars, restaurants, video clubs, museums, public swimming pools, and gymnasia throughout the Gambia will be open. However, the Government of Gambia stated that all night clubs and casinos shall remain closed. Link: https://archive.vn/Vzcn1 " Gambia,GMB,20201015,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the Minister of Health, an employee who displays any symptom of COVID-19 or came into close contact with a person infected with COVID-19 is excused from work. Link: https://archive.vn/KxUry" Gambia,GMB,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"All students, teachers, and staff entering school premises have to wear face masks correctly. Link: https://archive.vn/KxUry" Gambia,GMB,20201016,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Gambia reopened its borders on October 16 after a six-month lockdown in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Gambia's international airport in the capital Banjul will not be fully operational until October 31 because of ongoing reconstruction. Foreign travelers will still be required to show evidence of negative PCR test results conducted not more than 72 hours prior to their arrival. Those with positive test results will be quarantined. Link: https://archive.vn/1abnh Link: https://archive.vn/Zj3t3 " Gambia,GMB,20201019,C1: School closing,2,1,"The planned gradual re-opening of schools started October 14 and will continue through October 28. See: https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 22nd October, webpage last updated 20 October 2020] " Gambia,GMB,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Gambian government has lifted COVID-related restrictions, allowing businesses, markets, schools, restaurants, bars, gyms, cinemas, and night clubs to resume normal operations. See: https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 22nd October, webpage last updated 20 October 2020]" Gambia,GMB,20201019,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation is operating, though capacity limitations are in place and passengers must wear face coverings. See: https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 22nd October, webpage last updated 20 October 2020]" Gambia,GMB,20201019,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Additional surveillance and detection mechanisms have been put in place at Banjul International Airport and various points of entry along The Gambia’s border. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-gambia/coronavirus [web archive unavailable, accessed 22 October 2020]" Gambia,GMB,20201028,C1: School closing,1,1," The re-opening of kindergartens and primary schools (which were the last levels yet to resume) began on October 28. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002858/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Gambia,GMB,20201110,C1: School closing,0,,"The Gambian government has lifted COVID-related restrictions, allowing businesses, markets, schools, restaurants, bars, gyms, cinemas, and night clubs to resume normal operations. https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The Gambian government has lifted COVID-related restrictions, allowing businesses, markets, schools, restaurants, bars, gyms, cinemas, and night clubs to resume normal operations. https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The Gambian government has lifted COVID-related restrictions, allowing businesses, markets, schools, restaurants, bars, gyms, cinemas, and night clubs to resume normal operations. https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201110,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201124,C1: School closing,0,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201201,C1: School closing,0,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes. Public transportation is operating, though capacity limitations are in place and passengers must wear face coverings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/save/https://gm.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/?_ga=2.222803228.685612913.1606144271-1301692634.1606144271" Gambia,GMB,20201201,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"There is a Covid-19 Vaccination Plan for Africa. https://web.archive.org/save/https://institute.global/advisory/covid-19-vaccination-plan-africa some details on pages 12 and 13" Greece,GRC,20200225,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"First Public Info Video uploaded to government.gov.gr by Ministry of Health (Simple and Useful Instructions for protecting us from Coronavirus) https://web.archive.org/web/20200504102900/https://government.gov.gr/aples-ke-chrisimes-odigies-gia-tin-prostasia-mas-apo-ton-koronoio/ " Greece,GRC,20200229,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Health minister Vassilis Kikilias said all carnival events in the country had been canceled throughout the country https://web.archive.org/web/20200428175357/https://www.ant1news.gr/ygeia-periballon/article/561073/koronoios-tria-kroysmata-stin-ellada-akyronontai-oi-ekdiloseis-gia-to-karnabali-se-oli-ti-xora " Greece,GRC,20200301,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103023/https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103149/https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/ " Greece,GRC,20200305,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Greece followed the lead of Iran and Italy, where deaths on Thursday rose to 148, by shuttering educational institutions and cancelling sports events and other public gatherings in three western regions."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200401094539/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/05/iran-to-restrict-travel-between-cities-as-3500-catch-coronavirus " Greece,GRC,20200309,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Suspend any conference event on the territory for the next 4 weeks, suspend all school excursions within the country for 2 weeks, bans conferences. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504091748/https://www.moh.gov.gr/articles/ministry/grafeio-typoy/press-releases/6794-anakoinwsh-newn-metrwn-gia-thn-prostasia-ths-dhmosias-ygeias " Greece,GRC,20200310,C1: School closing,3,1,"Greek Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced on Tuesday that all of the country’s schools and universities will remain closed for the next fourteen days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503181310/https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/03/10/greece-closes-all-schools-and-universities-for-two-weeks-amid-coronavirus-fears/ " Greece,GRC,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,2,1," Greece reported its first fatality from a coronavirus infection on Thursday as it extended a closure of schools to include cinemas, theaters and nightclubs to help prevent a spread of the disease. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504083907/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-death/greece-reports-first-coronavirus-death-shuts-cinemas-gyms-idUSKBN20Z0SE?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews " Greece,GRC,20200314,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Government Announces “Public transport is limited, but not closed: “As you also know, with announcements made this morning, public transport should operate as low as possible.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200504093311/https://eody.gov.gr/enimerosi-diapisteymenon-syntakton-ygeias-apo-ton-ekprosopo-toy-ypoyrgeioy-ygeias-gia-to-neo-koronoio-kathigiti-sotiri-tsiodra/ " Greece,GRC,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Greece said on Saturday it banned all flights that were still operating to and from Italy, excluding cargo and sanitary ones. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504102339/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-death/greece-reports-two-more-coronavirus-fatalities-suspends-all-flights-to-italy-idUSKBN2110H1 " Greece,GRC,20200316,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"“The Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA) on Monday announced a special timetable for all public transport, with fewer trains and buses due to the special-purpose leave taken by drivers based on the Legislative Act outlining emergency measures for the coronavirus outbreak.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200426030354/https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/03/16/coronavirus-athens-public-transport-services-cut-as-ridership-drops-by-half/ " Greece,GRC,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Greek government has announced that from 16 March, all people arriving in Greece from abroad are required to go into 14 days’ self-isolation. This is a mandatory measure, which the authorities will enforce by prosecution and fines."" (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus) ""The Greek government has announced that from 16 March, all people arriving in Greece from abroad are required to go into 14 days’ self-isolation. This is a mandatory measure, which the authorities will enforce by prosecution and fines."" (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus) https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/greece-on-total-lockdown-all-new-arrivals-will-be-quarantined/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-measures/greece-to-shut-shops-quarantine-all-arrivals-from-abroad-idUSKBN2131SF " Greece,GRC,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Greece closes all commercial stores as of Wednesday (18 March) https://web.archive.org/web/20200504084921/https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/greece-on-total-lockdown-all-new-arrivals-will-be-quarantined/ " Greece,GRC,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Greece bans gatherings of more than 10 people and will impose administrative fines to each person above the cap, head of Civil protection Nikos Hardalias announced on Wednesday afternoon. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas clarified that the ban refers to gatherings not only outside but also inside. “there cannot be that there is such a ban and 10-15 people gather in a home,” he said stressing that “it is the crowding that has to be avoided to contain the virus spread.” /web/20200426121631/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/greece-flattened-coronavirus-curve-200407191043404.html /web/20200426122214/https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-greece-ban-gatherings-of-more-than-10-people-fines-restrictions/ " Greece,GRC,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Greece bans gatherings of more than 10 people and will impose administrative fines to each person above the cap, head of Civil protection Nikos Hardalias announced on Wednesday afternoon. Government spokesman Stelios Petsas clarified that the ban refers to gatherings not only outside but also inside. “there cannot be that there is such a ban and 10-15 people gather in a home,” he said stressing that “it is the crowding that has to be avoided to contain the virus spread.” /web/20200426121631/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/greece-flattened-coronavirus-curve-200407191043404.html /web/20200426122214/https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-greece-ban-gatherings-of-more-than-10-people-fines-restrictions/ " Greece,GRC,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 6am on Wednesday, March 18, Greece will close its borders to non-EU nationals. https://web.archive.org/save/https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200425172242/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200504102030/https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/03/18/greece-closes-borders-to-all-non-eu-citizens/ " Greece,GRC,20200318,E1: Income support,1,0,"All employees whose contract of employment is temporarily suspended will receive compensation of EUR 800. The State will fully cover the insurance, pension and health rights of said workers and their social security contributions on the basis of their total nominal wages. See (unable to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes" Greece,GRC,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Shipping Minister Giannis Plakiotakis announced on Friday that only permanent residents and supply trucks will be allowed to travel to the Aegean islands, in a bid to ban the unnecessary movement of people within the country and halt the spread of the new coronavirus. The ban will come into force from 6 a.m. this Saturday https://web.archive.org/web/20200504094657/https://www.ekathimerini.com/250865/article/ekathimerini/news/government-bans-travel-to-the-islands-for-non-residents " Greece,GRC,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""From 6am local time on 23 March, movement outside your home or accommodation is permitted only for a prescribed set of reasons, including (...) to go to work"" . ""People will still be able to go to all these shops or to go to their workplace, but they will need to have their ID or passport and a certificate from their employer. People venturing out of their homes to head to or return form work will have to carry a completed form detailing their residence, work address and working hours or otherwise face a 150 euro fine if stopped by the police. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503185302/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-curfew/greece-imposes-lockdown-after-coronavirus-infections-jump-idUSKBN2190Z1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504085757/https://primeminister.gr/2020/03/22/23615 " Greece,GRC,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"the Greek government announced a ban on all nonessential transport and movement across the country, starting from 6 a.m on 23 March until 6 April. Movement is permitted only for a prescribed set of reasons that include moving to or from the workplace during normal business hours, shopping for food or medicine, visiting a doctor or assisting a person in need of help, exercising individually or in pairs or walking a pet, attending a ceremony (wedding, baptism, funeral etc.), Journeys by car are only permitted for the specific exemptions, and the driver may only have one passenger in the vehicle /web/20200426120742/https://www.in.gr/2020/03/22/greece/apagoreysi-kykloforias-analytikos-odigos-pou-tha-epitrepetai-metakinisi-ti-tha-isxysei-gia-tous-ergazomenous/ /web/20200426121254/https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/03/23/the-greek-lockdown-explained-the-dos-and-donts/" Greece,GRC,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Greece will impose a total ban on public movement as of 6 a.m. Monday to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday in a televised address. Movement is permitted only for a prescribed set of reasons that include moving to or from the workplace during normal business hours, shopping for food or medicine, visiting a doctor or assisting a person in need of help, exercising individually or in pairs or walking a pet, attending a ceremony (wedding, baptism, funeral etc.), Journeys by car are only permitted for the specific exemptions, and the driver may only have one passenger in the vehicle /web/20200426120742/https://www.in.gr/2020/03/22/greece/apagoreysi-kykloforias-analytikos-odigos-pou-tha-epitrepetai-metakinisi-ti-tha-isxysei-gia-tous-ergazomenous/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504094904/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-to-go-on-total-lockdown-prime-minister/1775375 " Greece,GRC,20200323,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Greece bans flights from UK, Turkey as coronavirus cases rise. IATA? Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority informs that from 23 March 2020 at 24:00 to 15 May 2020 all passenger flights, to/from all airports in Turkey and United Kingdom are suspended. The temporary ban on flights imposed by Greece to/from these countries excludes Cargo, Sanitary, humanitarian, Ferry, state, emergency, overflights, refueling and repatriation flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504101548/https://www.iata.org/contentassets/1fc1bc03486c49be81cdd4c3b19d1f45/greece-ncov-measures.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200504101926/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-greece-lockdown/greece-bans-flights-from-uk-turkey-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-idUSKBN21A1DO " Greece,GRC,20200325,E1: Income support,1,1,"Financial support which will amount to EUR 800 to be provided to freelancers, self-employed and individual business owners. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504182919/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/greece-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html See also (unable to archive link) - https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes" Greece,GRC,20200325,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,," 25% discount on social security contributions pertaining to February and March 2020 will be provided to freelancers, self-employed and individual business owners, in case they are paid in due time, unless said beneficiaries opted for a suspension. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504182919/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/greece-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Greece,GRC,20200331,E1: Income support,1,1,"Additional salary paid to employees whose employment contract is suspended based on their employers' decision, in addition to the exceptional state benefit of EUR 800, during the suspension period. Discretionary amounts, on top of the EUR 800 EUR, cannot exceed the employees’ gross remuneration. See (unable to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes" Greece,GRC,20200331,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Extension of the deadline for the payment of social security contributions, which are due up to 31 March 2020 until 10 April 2020, provided to freelancers, self-employed and farmers. See (unable to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes" Greece,GRC,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"From 8 April, the Hellenic Police installed permanent roadblocks and intensified checks of vehicles in all national roads and highways across the country, as well of travellers at the airports, ports, railway and bus stations. Anyone travelling by car without a valid reason to a destination other than his permanent residency is charged with a fine of 300 euros, is obliged to return to his place of origin and the vehicle registration plates are seized for 60 days /web/20200426120939/https://www.civilprotection.gr/el/enimerosi-apo-ton-yfypoyrgo-politikis-prostasias-kai-diaheirisis-kriseon-niko-hardalia-kai-ton-12 " Greece,GRC,20200408,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Limited testing for suspected cases. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200422201609/https://www.ekathimerini.com/251466/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-launches-500-mobile-covid-19-testing-units" Greece,GRC,20200410,C1: School closing,3,1,"ATHENS - According to an informal briefing by the Ministry of Education, the temporary ban of the operation of all educational institutions, such as schools, universities and others, will be extended until May 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503182005/https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_coronavirus/arthro/greek_schools_universities_to_remain_closed_until_may_10-266009/ " Greece,GRC,20200418,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Through to 30 May 2020, the permissible transport capacity has been set at 50 percent of the total. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/02/covid-19-new-guidelines-greeces-public-transport/ " Greece,GRC,20200423,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Greece extends lockdown until May 4th https://web.archive.org/web/20200504090022/https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/04/23/greece-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-to-may-4/ " Greece,GRC,20200423,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Greece extends lockdown until May 4th https://web.archive.org/web/20200504090022/https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/04/23/greece-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-to-may-4/ " Greece,GRC,20200423,E1: Income support,1,1,"Note on 23rd of April: Financial assistance of EUR 400 provided to long-term unemployed individuals, registered in the relevant register from 1 April 2019 and maintaining their status until 16 April 2020. See (cannot archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes" Greece,GRC,20200423,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Limited testing for suspected cases. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200422201609/https://www.ekathimerini.com/251466/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-launches-500-mobile-covid-19-testing-units" Greece,GRC,20200424,E1: Income support,1,1,"Employees at companies who have suspended their operations are entitled to collect a special purpose indemnity to the amount of EUR 800 burdening the State. The special purpose indemnity cannot be seized or set off against any debts and is tax free. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/greece-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html See also (not able to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes" Greece,GRC,20200428,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Greek health authorities are urging the country’s residents to wear a mask at all times particularly in public spaces where contact with others is inevitable in efforts to keep the spread of Covid-19 in check. As the government prepares to start easing restrictions on movement next week, Health Ministry spokesman Sotiris Tsiodras underlined the importance of wearing face masks in closed public areas to avert the spread of the coronavirus and said health authorities are working on an infomercial with instructions on how to make them. The use of masks on public transport is particularly important, Tsiodras said, noting that the use of surgical masks is not necessary and home-made masks, made of either paper or fabric, are also effective, in line with European Center for Disease Prevention and Control guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018160429/https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/04/28/citizens-required-to-wear-masks-in-public-sotiris-tsiodras/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200609172454/https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/29/greece-sets-face-mask-rule-contain-covid-19-spread/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200609071246/https://www.ekathimerini.com/252245/article/ekathimerini/news/advice-on-use-of-face-masks-against-covid-19" Greece,GRC,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"ATHENS - According to an informal briefing by the Ministry of Education, the temporary ban of the operation of all educational institutions, such as schools, universities and others, will be extended until May 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503182005/https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_coronavirus/arthro/greek_schools_universities_to_remain_closed_until_may_10-266009/" Greece,GRC,20200504,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"the permissible transport capacity has been set at 50 percent of the total. https://web.archive.org/save/https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/02/covid-19-new-guidelines-greeces-public-transport/ " Greece,GRC,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Many Greeks took advantage of their first weekend of regained freedom to sunbathe on the beaches near Athens.From May 4th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511231755/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52575313 Bookshops and hairdressers reopened May 4 https://web.archive.org/web/20200428140620/https://covid19.gov.gr/category/kratos-kai-polites/" Greece,GRC,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," In order for the first phase of easing the restrictive measures to have the expected results, the Government decided to limit the movement of citizens within the limits of the relevant Regional Unit. In the case of Attica, the traffic restriction is done within the limits of the Region. For the whole country, travel to the islands located in the same Region is excluded. The restriction is valid for the period from 4.5.2020 to 18.5.2020. JMC No. ?1a / G?.???. 27818, Government Gazette ??1648 / 03.05.2020 https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-periorismos-tis-kykloforias-ton-politon-entos-tis-periferiakis-enotitas/" Greece,GRC,20200504,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"With the lifting of most lockdown measures, users of public transport will be required to wear masks and keep their distance from each other in Greece. Fines of 150€ for non-compliance are being enforced. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018160801/https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/masks_distancing_now_required_for_greek_public_transport-271601/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201018160955/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337716/greece-government-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-4-update-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20201001052148/https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/04/29/how-will-greece-gradually-reopen-after-the-pandemic/" Greece,GRC,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,1,1," In order to ensure the smooth restart of the business activity of the private sector while protecting public health from possible dispersal of the corona, the companies whose operation was suspended by order of a public authority or belonging to those affected by the effects of pandemic can adjust the working hours of their employees according to the time of operation of , as specified by the Ministry of Development and Investment. https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/prosarmogi-orariou-ergasias-ston-idiotiko-tomea/" Greece,GRC,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/meriki-litourgia-athlitikon-egkatastaseon-gia-tin-proponisi-athliton-athlitikon-somation-ke-omilon/" Greece,GRC,20200505,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," Many Greeks took advantage of their first weekend of regained freedom to sunbathe on the beaches near Athens. Bookshops and hairdressers reopened May 4. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511231755/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52575313" Greece,GRC,20200505,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Government has decided to temporarily ban all third-country nationals from entering the country from 18/3/2020 from any point of entry into the country and in any way or by any means, including air, sea, rail and road connections, for precautionary reasons. public health from further dispersal of the COVID-19 corona. This prohibition does not apply to nationals of the Member States of the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Agreement, including their spouses or persons with whom they have entered into a cohabitation agreement and their minor children. The Government's decision has been extended and is valid until 15.5.2020 JMC No. ?1a / G.?.???.25134 ( F?? ?'1419 / 15.04.2020 ) ?1a / G.?.???.19030 / 17.3.2020 ( F?? ? '916 / 17.03.2020 )" Greece,GRC,20200505,E1: Income support,1,1,"Employees at companies who have suspended their operations are entitled to collect a special purpose indemnity to the amount of EUR 800 burdening the State. The special purpose indemnity cannot be seized or set off against any debts and is tax free. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/greece-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html See also (not able to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes" Greece,GRC,20200505,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103023/https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103149/https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/" Greece,GRC,20200511,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Government and the Ministry of Education and Religions, taking into account the unanimous proposal of the committee of experts, decided to gradually reopen the educational structures, taking all the necessary measures to protect public health. The reopening of educational structures is as follows: On Monday, May 11, the courses of the 3rd Lyceum will start again, while from Monday, May 18, 2020, the rest of the classes of the Lyceum and all the classes of the High School will follow. Tuition centers and language centers follow the gradual reopening of the respective educational level https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-stadiaki-epanalitourgia-ton-ekpedeftikon-domon/" Greece,GRC,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511230757/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-enters-phase-2-in-lifting-lockdown-measures/1836803 https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/dei-epanalitourgia-katastimaton-apo-ti-deftera-11-05-2020/" Greece,GRC,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Retail Stores opened alongwith easing of restrictions on 4th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511231255/https://covid19.gov.gr/dei-epanalitourgia-katastimaton-apo-ti-deftera-11-05-2020/ PPC SA has been reopening its stores since Monday, May 11 , fully following the State's instructions to take precautionary measures against the coroner's pandemic. The stores will operate exclusively for: –Payments -Addition of New Contracts -Change of Contract data. To protect its customers and employees, * the entrance to the PPC stores will be done after thermometer measurement of the incoming in the area of ??the stores through special gates or thermometers. PPC has taken all necessary measures to protect the personal data of its customers and the data of the thermometer will not be recorded. * in the shops there will be hand sanitizers, while employees will be required to wear masks. The same is recommended for customers entering the site. The relevant information material has already been placed in the stores. All other works will continue to be performed by the alternative service channels of PPC and specifically by the website www.dei.gr and the call center 11770, which have upgraded the number and quality of services they offer." Greece,GRC,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In order for the first phase of easing the restrictive measures to have the expected results, the Government decided to limit the movement of citizens within the limits of the relevant Regional Unit. In the case of Attica, the traffic restriction is done within the limits of the Region. For the whole country, travel to the islands located in the same Region is excluded. The restriction is valid for the period from 4.5.2020 to 18.5.2020. JMC No. ?1a / G?.???. 27818, Government Gazette ??1648 / 03.05.2020 https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-periorismos-tis-kykloforias-ton-politon-entos-tis-periferiakis-enotitas/" Greece,GRC,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"In order to ensure the smooth restart of the business activity of the private sector while protecting public health from possible dispersal of the corona, the companies whose operation was suspended by order of a public authority or belonging to those affected by the effects of pandemic can adjust the working hours of their employees according to the time of operation of , as specified by the Ministry of Development and Investment. https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/prosarmogi-orariou-ergasias-ston-idiotiko-tomea/" Greece,GRC,20200512,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/meriki-litourgia-athlitikon-egkatastaseon-gia-tin-proponisi-athliton-athlitikon-somation-ke-omilon/" Greece,GRC,20200512,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"the permissible transport capacity has been set at 50 percent of the total. https://web.archive.org/save/https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/02/covid-19-new-guidelines-greeces-public-transport/ " Greece,GRC,20200516,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103023/https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103149/https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/" Greece,GRC,20200516,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Limited testing for suspected cases. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200422201609/https://www.ekathimerini.com/251466/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-launches-500-mobile-covid-19-testing-units" Greece,GRC,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Government and the Ministry of Education and Religions, taking into account the unanimous proposal of the committee of experts, decided to gradually reopen the educational structures, taking all the necessary measures to protect public health. The reopening of educational structures is as follows: On Monday, May 11, the courses of the 3rd Lyceum will start again, while from Monday, May 18, 2020, the rest of the classes of the Lyceum and all the classes of the High School will follow. Tuition centers and language centers follow the gradual reopening of the respective educational level https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-stadiaki-epanalitourgia-ton-ekpedeftikon-domon/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200518180413/https://covid19.gov.gr/sygchroni-ex-apostaseos-ekpedefsi/ " Greece,GRC,20200519,C1: School closing,2,1,"The reopening of the educational process of HEIs with physical presence as well as the reopening of the respective structures of the HEIs, which had been suspended as a precaution for reasons of public health, include -until the completion of the academic year 2019-2020- exclusively the following cases: a) Carrying out clinical exercises, which cannot be done by distance learning means, b) Carrying out laboratory exercises, which cannot be done with distance learning means, c) the internship of students, d) the operation of the centers for the accommodation of the students that are required to have a physical presence in the HEIs, e) the operation of computer rooms, laboratories and sports facilities, which are necessary for the conduct of laboratory and clinical exercises, f) the conduct of oral or written examinations in physical presence. No. 60720 / ?1 (Government Gazette 1971 / t.?? / 21-5-2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20200529121739/https://covid19.gov.gr/dienergia-klinikon-ergastiriakon-askiseon-ke-exetaseon-sta-ai/" Greece,GRC,20200519,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"In order to ensure the smooth restart of the business activity of the private sector while protecting public health from possible dispersal of the corona, the companies whose operation was suspended by order of a public authority or belonging to those affected by the effects of pandemic can adjust the working hours of their employees according to the time of operation of , as specified by the Ministry of Development and Investment. https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/prosarmogi-orariou-ergasias-ston-idiotiko-tomea/" Greece,GRC,20200519,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529122152/https://covid19.gov.gr/draseis-politismou/" Greece,GRC,20200519,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511230757/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-enters-phase-2-in-lifting-lockdown-measures/1836803 https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/dei-epanalitourgia-katastimaton-apo-ti-deftera-11-05-2020/" Greece,GRC,20200519,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529122437/https://covid19.gov.gr/chrisi-maskas-sta-mesa-mazikis-metaforas/ the permissible transport capacity has been set at 50 percent of the total. https://web.archive.org/save/https://news.gtp.gr/2020/04/02/covid-19-new-guidelines-greeces-public-transport/ " Greece,GRC,20200519,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://covid19.gov.gr/epanalitourgia-archeologikon-choron/ Archaeological sites have once again welcomed the public since Monday, May 18, the first step in the gradual reopening of the country's cultural infrastructure. Special safe use protocols are applied, adapted to the specifics of each space, which define the maximum number of visitors as well as the safe browsing and viewing routes. For tour guides, it is mandatory to use a non-medical mask, when organized guided tours with frequent hand antiseptics, extensive use of electronic ticket, as well as the use of wireless tour. To protect themselves, visitors must follow the instructions of the Ministry of Health and EODY. Archaeological stores are operating according to the rules of protection, while refreshments are expected to open on the date of reopening of health stores. Retail Stores opened alongwith easing of restrictions on 4th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511231255/https://covid19.gov.gr/dei-epanalitourgia-katastimaton-apo-ti-deftera-11-05-2020/ PPC SA has been reopening its stores since Monday, May 11 , fully following the State's instructions to take precautionary measures against the coroner's pandemic. The stores will operate exclusively for: –Payments -Addition of New Contracts -Change of Contract data. To protect its customers and employees, * the entrance to the PPC stores will be done after thermometer measurement of the incoming in the area of ??the stores through special gates or thermometers. PPC has taken all necessary measures to protect the personal data of its customers and the data of the thermometer will not be recorded. * in the shops there will be hand sanitizers, while employees will be required to wear masks. The same is recommended for customers entering the site. The relevant information material has already been placed in the stores. All other works will continue to be performed by the alternative service channels of PPC and specifically by the website www.dei.gr and the call center 11770, which have upgraded the number and quality of services they offer." Greece,GRC,20200519,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In order for the first phase of easing the restrictive measures to have the expected results, the Government decided to limit the movement of citizens within the limits of the relevant Regional Unit. In the case of Attica, the traffic restriction is done within the limits of the Region. For the whole country, travel to the islands located in the same Region is excluded. The restriction is valid for the period from 4.5.2020 to 18.5.2020. JMC No. ?1a / G?.???. 27818, Government Gazette ??1648 / 03.05.2020 https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-periorismos-tis-kykloforias-ton-politon-entos-tis-periferiakis-enotitas/" Greece,GRC,20200519,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 15 June 2020 the temporary suspension of flights for the carriage of passengers to Athens and Thessaloniki from 29 countries imposed as a precautionary protection of public health due to the COVID 19 pandemic has been lifted. The list of countries concerned was drawn up, after a study of their epidemiological profile and taking into account the communications of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as well as the relevant recommendation of the Hellenic Committee of Infectious Diseases. The list of countries is as follows: Albania, Australia, Austria, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Estonia, Japan, Israel, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Hungary, Romania , Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Finland. Visitors from the above countries will be subject to random checking for Covid-19s?. Existing rules remain in place for all other countries. The list will be expanded on July 1. In any case, epidemiological monitoring and evaluation will be continuous. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529122948/https://covid19.gov.gr/lifting-of-the-temporary-suspension-of-passenger-flights-from-29-countries-to-and-from-greece/" Greece,GRC,20200519,E1: Income support,1,1,"Employees at companies who have suspended their operations are entitled to collect a special purpose indemnity to the amount of EUR 800 burdening the State. The special purpose indemnity cannot be seized or set off against any debts and is tax free. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/greece-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html See also (not able to archive link): https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/tax/navigate-the-tax-measures-in-response-to-Covid-19.html?c=Greece&workforce=individual-and-employment-taxes" Greece,GRC,20200519,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL While Greece is not eligible to additional asset purchases of €120 billion until end-2020 under the existing APP from the ECB, Greece is eligible for other ECB monetary support measures, including temporary additional auctions of the full-allotment, fixed rate temporary liquidity facility at the deposit facility rate and more favorable terms on existing targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO-III) from June 2020 through June 2021. Further measures by the ECB for which Greece is eligible include an additional €750 billion asset purchase program of private and public sector securities (Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program, PEPP) until end-2020, an expanded range of eligible assets under the corporate sector purchase program (CSPP), and relaxation of collateral standards for Eurosystem refinancing operations (MROs, LTROs, TLTROs). The ECB Banking Supervision is allowing significant institutions to operate temporarily below the Pillar 2 Guidance, the capital conservation buffer, and the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR). In addition, new rules on the composition of capital to meet Pillar 2 Requirement (P2R) were front-loaded to release additional capital. The ECB considers that the appropriate release of the countercyclical buffer by the national macroprudential authorities will enhance its capital relief measures. The ECB Banking Supervision entity, the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) further decided to exercise – on a temporary basis – flexibility in the classification requirements and expectations on loss provisioning for non-performing loans (NPLs) that are covered by public guarantees and COVID-19 related public moratoria; and recommended that banks avoid pro-cyclical assumptions for the determination of loss provisions. Furthermore, the ECB recommends that banks opt for the IFRS9 transitional rules. Banks will allow deferral of principal payments on existing loans for hard-hit individuals and firms through end-September (in addition to the interest payment subsidies mentioned above). https://web.archive.org/web/20200529123319/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Greece,GRC,20200519,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103023/https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103149/https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/" Greece,GRC,20200519,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Limited testing for suspected cases. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200422201609/https://www.ekathimerini.com/251466/article/ekathimerini/news/greece-launches-500-mobile-covid-19-testing-units" Greece,GRC,20200530,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"A mask or facial cover is mandatory in public transportation, taxis, elevators, hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres. Masks are recommended in supermarkets, hair salons and other enclosed spaces - suggests that people are recommended to stay at home, but if they go out, they need to observe these guidelines. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Greece,GRC,20200530,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Travel by ferry to and from islands is permitted. Masks are required. Passengers must complete a health status questionnaire and submit to a temperature check prior to boarding for trips longer than 30 minutes. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Greece,GRC,20200530,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The first COVID-19 case was diagnosed in Greece on February 26th. Contact tracing was initiated on the first and all subsequent confirmed cases, with all contacts being tested and isolated. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://eody.gov.gr/en/current-state-of-covid-19-outbreak-in-greece-and-timeline-of-key-containment-events/" Greece,GRC,20200601,C1: School closing,1,1,"It was decided by the Government to reopen the kindergartens, primary and special education schools of all levels from Monday, June 1, 2020. This decision was based on the following factors: First and foremost, in the unanimous proposal of the Public Health Emergency Management Committee by Infectious Diseases for the reopening of these school structures. This suggestion is certainly linked to the steadily declining course of the epidemic, with children having a harder time transmitting and transmitting the virus, and now that the temperature is rising, the safest time to open schools is epidemiologically. Since the beginning of this health crisis, we have had the privilege of being guided by an excellent team of experts, whose recommendations we follow with very good, internationally recognized results. So we go now, and we thank them warmly. The overall de-escalation of measures has been very positive. As for schools, the previous experience of opening high schools and lyceums is very encouraging. The protection and prevention measures are modeled on the members of the educational community and everything has gone extremely smoothly. We must ensure the return of all students to their physical space, which is none other than school. The long absence from school hinders their learning process, their spiritual, social, mental development. Primary school students are already out of school for almost 3 months, and would have been there for a total of 6 months if the schools had not been opened now. There can be no regularity without open schools. Children are safer in school, where they follow rules and follow protection and prevention measures, rather than in neighborhoods and squares without rules. There is no better place than school to adapt and get children used to the new reality. To learn to pay more attention to every aspect of their daily lives. Open schools reduce social inequalities and empower children from more vulnerable family backgrounds. Students who do not have modern technological equipment, students who experience tension in their family environment, students of the smallest mainly classes who do not have family guidance for distance education. Regarding special schools, students attending these schools have a special need to be back in their school environment, with their teachers and classmates. And they obviously need it for their learning development but also for their psycho-emotional and social development. I now turn to how these educational structures reopen: Regarding primary and secondary schools, they will reopen on Monday, June 1. Classes will be extended until Friday, June 26 (instead of June 15), while for teachers as a whole, the end of the school year will be June 30. For substitute teachers, their contracts will be extended until June 30. School and kindergarten departments will operate with up to 15 students at a time and with a distance of 1.5 meters on the desks, which will have the same orientation. If the students exceed 15, then the department will be divided into 2 sub-departments, and will operate in rotation, Monday-Wednesday-Friday one, Tuesday-Thursday the other, and next week the opposite. If the students do not exceed 15, then the class will be open daily. There will be antiseptics in the rooms, cleaning is provided twice a day, both during and after school. Special legislation and additional funds have been provided for the amendment of the contracts of the cleaning staff, as well as the possibility for the recruitment of additional cleaning staff. We thank the Ministry of Interior and the Municipalities for the excellent cooperation in this area. Breaks are provided at different times to reduce congestion, and canteens are not allowed to operate. Natural ventilation of the rooms is provided, the use of the mask is optional for teachers and students (both at school and on school buses), special EODY instructions will be sent in the coming days to all primary education structures, and a significant part of the first day will be dedicated to explanation of these instructions. There is a special concern for teachers who fall into the category of special leave of absence as defined by the Ministry of Interior. There is also the possibility of a student being absent, on the basis of a simple responsible statement from a parent or guardian about the existence of a person in the home who belongs to an increased risk group or who is ill. There is the possibility of modern distance learning by teachers for those students who fall into categories that justify their absence. For the time being, all-day schools will not be open. For special schools: they will reopen on June 1st to June 12th for secondary school and until June 26th for primary school. The competent subcommittee of infectious diseases specialists is meeting today to give special instructions for the reopening of the special education units. There will be strict protection measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200618002455/https://www.minedu.gov.gr/news/45093-25-05-20-omilia-tis-ypourgoy-paideias-thriskevmaton-nikis-kerameos-gia-ta-dimotika-sxoleia-kai-nipiagogeia-2" Greece,GRC,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"From 1/6/2020, the shift work in the Public Services ceases. The personal presence of employees rising to 100% (except for those employees who are absent with special purpose leave) implies the need for strict observance of the rules of health protection such as: - the distance between the workers at least 1.5 meters, - taking all necessary measures to ensure the rules of hygiene by the competent personnel departments, as well as - the observance of individual hygiene and safety measures within the framework of individual responsibility. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618003338/https://covid19.gov.gr/pafsi-tis-ek-peritropis-ergasias-stis-dimosies-ypiresies-2/ " Greece,GRC,20200601,E1: Income support,2,0,"In addition to prior support through the indemnity and focused income support, from 1 June until at least 30 September, the Greek government provides 60% income support through the COOPERATION program funded by European SURE initiative in the formal sector. ""The state undertakes the obligation of replacement by 60% of the employee's income for the time that the employee will not work. In addition, in the event that the net remuneration after the above adjustment falls short of the minimum wage, the difference will be fully covered by the state."" http://archive.fo/9J9Qv" Greece,GRC,20200606,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"From 06 June until 26 July: restrictions on public transport have been set at 65%: From COVID-19 Gov't of Greece sub-website: ""In order to protect public health, for precautionary reasons, in public transport, the rules for keeping distances in passenger vehicles, public and private use with a driver, in private passenger vehicles, in the maximum number of passengers in public or public transport buses are updated. for private use, as well as for rail travel, air travel and special protection measures during the movement of students. The measures are valid until 26/7/2020."" From translated PDF of attached gov't legislation: ""Article 7 Maximum number of passengers on the move by public or private buses,as well as rail travel. On all public buses (buses urban and long-distance KTEL or KTEL SA, buses individual barren motor lines,special buses and special tourist buses open or closed city tour), in private buses as well as buses public transport, in the jurisdiction buses OASA SA and OASTH SA, in the fixed orbit means of STASY SA, as well as in the railway movements, passenger transport is allowed up to sixty-five percent (65%) of the maximum maximum number of passengers carried per vehicle / train"" http://archive.fo/45OC7 (translated PDF attached of gov't legislation)" Greece,GRC,20200609,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529122152/https://covid19.gov.gr/draseis-politismou/" Greece,GRC,20200609,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511230757/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-enters-phase-2-in-lifting-lockdown-measures/1836803 https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/dei-epanalitourgia-katastimaton-apo-ti-deftera-11-05-2020/" Greece,GRC,20200609,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"A mask or facial cover is mandatory in public transportation, taxis, elevators, hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres. Masks are recommended in supermarkets, hair salons and other enclosed spaces - suggests that people are recommended to stay at home, but if they go out, they need to observe these guidelines. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Greece,GRC,20200609,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Travel by ferry to and from islands is permitted. Masks are required. Passengers must complete a health status questionnaire and submit to a temperature check prior to boarding for trips longer than 30 minutes. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Greece,GRC,20200609,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL While Greece is not eligible to additional asset purchases of €120 billion until end-2020 under the existing APP from the ECB, Greece is eligible for other ECB monetary support measures, including temporary additional auctions of the full-allotment, fixed rate temporary liquidity facility at the deposit facility rate and more favorable terms on existing targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO-III) from June 2020 through June 2021. Further measures by the ECB for which Greece is eligible include an additional €750 billion asset purchase program of private and public sector securities (Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program, PEPP) until end-2020, an expanded range of eligible assets under the corporate sector purchase program (CSPP), and relaxation of collateral standards for Eurosystem refinancing operations (MROs, LTROs, TLTROs). The ECB Banking Supervision is allowing significant institutions to operate temporarily below the Pillar 2 Guidance, the capital conservation buffer, and the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR). In addition, new rules on the composition of capital to meet Pillar 2 Requirement (P2R) were front-loaded to release additional capital. The ECB considers that the appropriate release of the countercyclical buffer by the national macroprudential authorities will enhance its capital relief measures. The ECB Banking Supervision entity, the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) further decided to exercise – on a temporary basis – flexibility in the classification requirements and expectations on loss provisioning for non-performing loans (NPLs) that are covered by public guarantees and COVID-19 related public moratoria; and recommended that banks avoid pro-cyclical assumptions for the determination of loss provisions. Furthermore, the ECB recommends that banks opt for the IFRS9 transitional rules. Banks will allow deferral of principal payments on existing loans for hard-hit individuals and firms through end-September (in addition to the interest payment subsidies mentioned above). https://web.archive.org/web/20200529123319/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Greece,GRC,20200609,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103023/https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103149/https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/" Greece,GRC,20200609,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Increased testing to be implemented by EODY (National Public Health Organization) at a local level where ""clusters of coronavirus infections are reported"" especially in Xanthi in northern Greece http://archive.fo/HGFks" Greece,GRC,20200615,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Museums reopen on June 15, 2020 , complying with all necessary protection measures. Special safe use protocols are applied, adapted to the specifics of each Museum, which define not only the maximum number of visitors, but also the safe routes of browsing and viewing, entrance and exit. http://archive.fo/iF4ul" Greece,GRC,20200615,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The list of countries that have been ""opening the borders"" for tourists since June 15, with flights to Athens and Thessaloniki, is announced . The list of 29 countries was formed after a study of the epidemiological profile of the countries of origin of tourists and after taking into account yesterday's announcements of the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), as well as the relevant recommendation of the Infectious Diseases Committee. Visitors from the following countries will be sampled. The existing rules still apply to all other countries. The list, which will be expanded starting on July 1, will be announced in time. In any case, epidemiological monitoring and evaluation will be ongoing. In detail, the list of countries is as follows: Albania, Australia, Austria, Northern Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Estonia, Japan, Israel, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Romania, New Zealand, Norway , Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Finland. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618005955/https://covid19.gov.gr/i-lista-me-tis-chores-pou-apo-tis-15-iouniou-anigoun-ta-synora-gia-tous-touristes-me-aeroporikes-ptisis-pros-athina-ke-thessaloniki/" Greece,GRC,20200618,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From 186.2020 to 2.7.2020, the administrations of all types of businesses, which operate beaches, must ensure that the following rules are observed: -Up to 1000 sq.m. the presence of 40 people is allowed -The umbrellas should be at least four (4) meters apart from each other - from axis to axis - and at least one (1) meter the perimeter of their shades. - Sunbeds under different umbrellas should be at least one and a half (1.5) meters apart. Up to two (2) sunbeds per umbrella should be available, except in the case of families with minor children. -The sunbeds must be disinfected after each change of their lease during the day. A towel must be placed on the sun lounger under the responsibility of the bather. -Regular disinfection of sanitary facilities (WC, locker rooms, showers) and posting of the cleaning and disinfection program that will be displayed at the control authorities is mandatory. -Personal sport is allowed. Team sports that require physical contact are not allowed. Companies that do not comply with the requirements are required, depending on the degree of risk to public health, for each violation, with a reasoned act of the competent authority, an administrative fine of five thousand (5,000) to twenty-five thousand (25,000) euros and suspension of operation for from fifteen (15) to twenty (20) days. Delivery of products in a package (take away) and delivery at the exhibition point (sunbed). Their products are sold only packaged and it is forbidden to prepare them in the area except for drinks such as coffee, juices, etc. It is forbidden to broadcast music, to organize events that cause consumer gathering. It is forbidden for customers to use the bars for their stay. The development of table seats in the operating room of the store is allowed. http://archive.fo/PIKi5" Greece,GRC,20200619,C1: School closing,1,1,"Regarding primary and secondary schools, they will reopen on Monday, June 1. Classes will be extended until Friday, June 26 (instead of June 15), while for teachers as a whole, the end of the school year will be June 30. For substitute teachers, their contracts will be extended until June 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618002455/https://www.minedu.gov.gr/news/45093-25-05-20-omilia-tis-ypourgoy-paideias-thriskevmaton-nikis-kerameos-gia-ta-dimotika-sxoleia-kai-nipiagogeia-2" Greece,GRC,20200619,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"From 1/6/2020, the shift work in the Public Services ceases. The personal presence of employees rising to 100% (except for those employees who are absent with special purpose leave) implies the need for strict observance of the rules of health protection such as: - the distance between the workers at least 1.5 meters, - taking all necessary measures to ensure the rules of hygiene by the competent personnel departments, as well as - the observance of individual hygiene and safety measures within the framework of individual responsibility. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618003338/https://covid19.gov.gr/pafsi-tis-ek-peritropis-ergasias-stis-dimosies-ypiresies-2/ " Greece,GRC,20200619,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"A mask or facial cover is mandatory in public transportation, taxis, elevators, hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres. Masks are recommended in supermarkets, hair salons and other enclosed spaces - suggests that people are recommended to stay at home, but if they go out, they need to observe these guidelines. http://archive.fo/flNaF Public services are back in full operation with public service preferably, but not exclusively, by appointment. The Head of each Service is responsible for maintaining the required minimum distance of one and a half (1.5) meters both between employees and between employees and citizens. http://archive.fo/f3cx7" Greece,GRC,20200619,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Travel by ferry to and from islands is permitted. Masks are required. Passengers must complete a health status questionnaire and submit to a temperature check prior to boarding for trips longer than 30 minutes. http://archive.fo/flNaF" Greece,GRC,20200619,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The list of countries that have been ""opening the borders"" for tourists since June 15, with flights to Athens and Thessaloniki, is announced . The list of 29 countries was formed after a study of the epidemiological profile of the countries of origin of tourists and after taking into account yesterday's announcements of the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), as well as the relevant recommendation of the Infectious Diseases Committee. Visitors from the following countries will be sampled. The existing rules still apply to all other countries. The list, which will be expanded starting on July 1, will be announced in time. In any case, epidemiological monitoring and evaluation will be ongoing. In detail, the list of countries is as follows: Albania, Australia, Austria, Northern Macedonia, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Estonia, Japan, Israel, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Romania, New Zealand, Norway , Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Finland. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618005955/https://covid19.gov.gr/i-lista-me-tis-chores-pou-apo-tis-15-iouniou-anigoun-ta-synora-gia-tous-touristes-me-aeroporikes-ptisis-pros-athina-ke-thessaloniki/" Greece,GRC,20200619,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL While Greece is not eligible to additional asset purchases of €120 billion until end-2020 under the existing APP from the ECB, Greece is eligible for other ECB monetary support measures, including temporary additional auctions of the full-allotment, fixed rate temporary liquidity facility at the deposit facility rate and more favorable terms on existing targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO-III) from June 2020 through June 2021. Greece is also eligible for the new liquidity facility (PELTRO), which consists of a series of non-targeted Pandemic Emergency Longer-Term Refinancing Operations carried out with an interest rate that is 25bp below the average MRO rate prevailing over the life of the operation. Further measures by the ECB for which Greece is eligible include an additional €1.350 billion asset purchase program of private and public sector securities (Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program, PEPP) until at least June-2021 and the corresponding maturing principal payments will be reinvested until at least end-2022. In addition, Greece is eligible for an expanded range of eligible assets under the corporate sector purchase program (CSPP), and relaxation of collateral standards for Eurosystem refinancing operations (MROs, LTROs, TLTROs). The ECB Banking Supervision is allowing significant institutions to operate temporarily below the Pillar 2 Guidance, the capital conservation buffer, and the liquidity coverage ratio (LCR). In addition, new rules on the composition of capital to meet Pillar 2 Requirement (P2R) were front-loaded to release additional capital. The ECB considers that the appropriate release of the countercyclical buffer by the national macroprudential authorities will enhance its capital relief measures. The ECB Banking Supervision entity, the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) further decided to exercise – on a temporary basis – flexibility in the classification requirements and expectations on loss provisioning for non-performing loans (NPLs) that are covered by public guarantees and COVID-19 related public moratoria; and recommended that banks avoid pro-cyclical assumptions for the determination of loss provisions. Furthermore, the ECB recommends that banks opt for the IFRS9 transitional rules. Banks will allow deferral of principal payments on existing loans for hard-hit individuals and firms through end-September (in addition to the interest payment subsidies mentioned above). http://archive.fo/Vv7jQ" Greece,GRC,20200619,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"“Greece’s Health Ministry is stepping up a public information plan about how people can protect themselves from the coronavirus, with seven cases in the country and the European Union raising its alert level to high for the disease, now called Covid-19. The Health Ministry is putting messages on TV and social media aimed at ensuring that people observe basic hygiene rules, especially washing hands regularly and the right way, to ward off spreading or contracting the disease.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103023/https://government.gov.gr/koronoios-efpathis-omades/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103149/https://www.thenationalherald.com/archive_general_news_greece/arthro/eu_raises_coronavirus_risk_alert_greece_pushes_information_campaign-255494/" Greece,GRC,20200622,C1: School closing,3,0,"A spike in Covid-19 cases led to the closure of schools in the small town of Paramythia in Thesprotia (Epirus region) on Monday, in a bid to contain the spread of the novel virus. http://archive.fo/v20ro" Greece,GRC,20200623,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""The National Health Organization (EODY) on Tuesday launched the country’s first drive-through center for Covid-19 diagnostic tests on the outskirts of Xanthi, northern Greece, where there has been a spike in infections."" http://archive.fo/m6oHQ" Greece,GRC,20200627,C1: School closing,1,1,"The extended school term ended on 26 June. COVID-19 related school closures are no longer in place except for safety measures, and the 2020-2021 school year is set to open on 7 September, 2020. Earlier reopening announcement from the Minister of Education: ""Regarding primary and secondary schools, they will reopen on Monday, June 1. Classes will be extended until Friday, June 26 (instead of June 15), while for teachers as a whole, the end of the school year will be June 30. For substitute teachers, their contracts will be extended until June 30."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618002455/https://www.minedu.gov.gr/news/45093-25-05-20-omilia-tis-ypourgoy-paideias-thriskevmaton-nikis-kerameos-gia-ta-dimotika-sxoleia-kai-nipiagogeia-2 News statement on the upcoming school year dates: ""The new school year (2020-2021) will start on September 7 nationwide to cover the material that was left out in the previous term after schools were closed to halt the spread of the coronavirus, the Education Ministry announced on Thursday."" https://archive.vn/ymdqA" Greece,GRC,20200702,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions on gatherings on private beaches have been extended past 2 July to 16 July - remain limited to 40 people in locations smaller than 1000 sq. m.: ""From 18.6.2020 until 16.7.2020, the administrations of all kinds of companies, which operate beaches, must ensure the observance of the following rules: -Up to 1000 sq.m. the presence of 40 people is allowed -Umbrellas should be at least four (4) meters away from each other -from axis to axis- and at least one (1) meter from the perimeter of their shades. - Sunbeds under different umbrellas should be at least one and a half (1.5) meters away. There should be up to two (2) sunbeds per umbrella, except in the case of families with minor children. - The sunbeds must be disinfected after each change of their rent during the day. A towel must be placed on the lounger under the responsibility of the bather. -Regular disinfection of sanitary facilities (WC, locker rooms, showers) and posting of the cleaning and disinfection program that will be displayed to the inspection authorities is mandatory. -Individual sports are allowed. Team sports that require physical contact are not allowed. Companies that do not comply with the requirements, depending on the degree of risk to public health, for each violation, with a reasoned act of the competent authority, an administrative fine of five thousand (5,000) to twenty-five thousand (25,000) euros and suspension of operation for period from fifteen (15) to twenty (20) days. Provision of products in a package (take away) and delivery at the exhibition point (sunbed). Their products are sold only packaged and their preparation is prohibited in the area excluding beverages such as coffee, juices, etc. It is forbidden to broadcast music, to organize events that provoke a gathering of consumers. It is forbidden for customers to use the bars for their stay. It is allowed to develop table seats in the area of operation of the store."" http://archive.fo/FbwCv" Greece,GRC,20200702,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Greek borders open some to international (EU and select other countries) visitors, but with screening - explicit ban on visitors from Sweden and United Kingdom http://archive.vn/0w86H" Greece,GRC,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No further workplace closures in place" Greece,GRC,20200703,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No further recommendations on staying home since 10 June announcement" Greece,GRC,20200703,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No further recommendations on staying home since 10 June announcement" Greece,GRC,20200703,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Existing aforementioned debt relief measures continue until the end of September" Greece,GRC,20200703,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health and National Public Health Organization (EODY) continue to promote the ""Menoume Spiti"" public health campaign promoting recommendations to stay at home and health information across social media http://archive.fo/QmrXs" Greece,GRC,20200706,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Greek government bars Serbian nationals from entering the country until at least 15 July (except for professional purposes): http://archive.fo/q4EI7 " Greece,GRC,20200707,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"It is mandatory to wear facemasks on public transport (including flights and ferries), at airports, in taxis, in all medical facilities and in lifts. The use of facemasks is strongly recommended in other closed spaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20200707221732/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200709,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"News statement regarding the latest tourist cases demonstrates continued contact tracing efforts: ""One case that fueled particular concern concerns a 50-year-old Serbian man who had been holidaying in Aidipsos on Evia. On feeling unwell earlier this week, he took a taxi to Lamia Hospital and was submitted to tests along with his wife. After they both tested positive for Covid-19, authorities scrambled to trace their contacts, including the taxi driver."" http://archive.fo/yH9C6" Greece,GRC,20200713,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Temporary ban on fairs and other related public open events until 31 July: ""In view of the protection of public health, for precautionary reasons it is temporarily prohibited in the whole Territory, for the period from 13.7.2020 to 31.7.2020, the holding of festivals or other corresponding public open events of local or non-local character by private or non-private organizations."" http://archive.fo/1aIgm " Greece,GRC,20200717,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Until July, 31 2020, the presence of 40 people is allowed per 1000 sq.m. https://web.archive.org/web/20200801092758/https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-kanones-tirisis-apostaseon-se-organomenes-idiotikes-ke-mi-paralies-sto-synolo-tis-epikratias-pros-periorismo-tis-diasporas-tou-koronoiou-ischyos-apo-tis-2-6-2020-eos-ke-tis-8-6-2020/" Greece,GRC,20200718,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Transports can operate with special protection measures until July 26. https://web.archive.org/web/20200801093126/https://covid19.gov.gr/menoume-asfalis-kanones-tirisis-apostaseon-pros-periorismo-tis-diasporas-tou-koronoiou/" Greece,GRC,20200723,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Until August 4, 2020, land connections to Greece are limited and restricted to professional travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200801093414/https://covid19.gov.gr/epivoli-tou-metrou-tou-prosorinou-periorismou-ton-cherseon-syndeseon-tis-choras-pros-periorismo-tis-diasporas-tou-koronoiou-covid-19/" Greece,GRC,20200728,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Tuesday said the country should learn to live with face masks, after announcing that the mandatory use of masks will be extended into more closed public places. “We are going to have to learn to live with the use of masks,” said Nikos Hardalias. The minister in his weekly briefing on the progress of the pandemic said that as of Wednesday the use of masks will also be required before entering shops, providing goods and services of all kinds, public utility companies, banks, doctors' surgeries, municipality buildings, food retailers, hair salons, and beauty parlours. Face masks are already obligatory in all public transport, taxis, supermarkets, hospitals, health and diagnostic centres lifts, ships and airplanes and for staff serving customers at restaurants, cafes, and bars. The fine for not using a mask is 150 Euros ($176). https://web.archive.org/web/20201014125541/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-announces-compulsory-use-of-masks/1925340" Greece,GRC,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Restrictions ended on August 1, 2020. " Greece,GRC,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions on gathering extended until August 31, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808152106/http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wHUdWr4xouZundtvSoClrL8BWSxBgEw3dH3U4LPcASlceJInJ48_97uHrMts-zFzeyCiBSQOpYnTy36MacmUFCx2ppFvBej56Mmc8Qdb8ZfRJqZnsIAdk8Lv_e6czmhEembNmZCMxLMtQOTy4HG73CvMCkoVcY2wIIndW3JCOg2FAF9Cnc3obCS" Greece,GRC,20200801,E1: Income support,2,0,"From 1 August until 30 September, new regulation gives the businesses and employers the possibility to suspend employment contracts for the months of August and September in the tourism, transport companies, food, cultural and sports industries, as well as and any other sector that is significantly affected. Each suspended employee will receive 534 euros per month, their employer contributions will be fully covered by the state, while the non-dismissal clause applies until September 30. (source: http://archive.vn/b1w0z)" Greece,GRC,20200804,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""State contribution for the repayment of loans with collateral in the main residence for borrowers who have been affected by the adverse effects of the coronavirus"" implemented from August 4, 2020. The State contributes to the repayment of all types of loans of private or legal entities to financial institutions, for up to 9 months. People who have been proven to be affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic are eligible, as well as their spouses and dependents. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808152748/https://covid19.gov.gr/synisfora-dimosiou-gia-tin-apopliromi-danion-me-ebragmates-exasfalisis-stin-kyria-katikia-gia-danioliptes-pou-echoun-pligi-apo-tis-dysmenis-synepies-tou-koronoiou/" Greece,GRC,20200811,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 11 August until 31 August, passengers of flights from Bulgaria, Romania, U.A.E. and Malta will be required to have a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their entry to Greece. (source: http://archive.vn/EisbG)" Greece,GRC,20200813,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events throughout the country are suspended until 31 August. Any individual who violates this suspension will be fined 150 euros. (source: http://archive.vn/Yvoqm)" Greece,GRC,20200815,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 15 August until 31 August, all third-country nationals are temporarily barred from entering Greece from any point of entry into the country and in any way or by any means. This includes permanent residents of Australia, Georgia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and the United Arab Emirates. This restriction does not apply to nationals of Member States of the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Agreement. (source: http://archive.vn/HN69y)" Greece,GRC,20200817,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Regional gathering restrictions: - Operation of health stores prohibited from 11.00 pm. until 7.00 a.m. of the next day; operation of public markets and open-air markets is suspended; holding of any entertainment events involving the presence of the public is suspended . Applicable in the following locations: within the local community of Ampelona of the Municipality of Tyrnavos, Larissa (until 20/08); the Municipality of Poros (until 17/08); Municipality of Paros and Antiparos (until 24/08); the Region of Attica (including all the islands of the Saronic Gulf and Kythira); the Region of Crete and the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace; the Regional Units of Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Larissa and Corfu; the Municipalities of Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, Volos, Katerini, Rhodes, Antiparos, Zakynthos and Kos (unti l24/08) (source: http://archive.vn/5D7Ml; http://archive.vn/aL8qw) - A limit of 50 people until August 24 for all public and social events and gatherings, except those to which special rules apply, such as restaurants, theaters, cinemas. Applicable in the following locations: the Region of Attica (including all the islands of the Saronic Gulf and Kythira); the Region of Crete and the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace; the Regional Units of Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Larissa and Corfu; the Municipalities of Mykonos, Paros, Santorini, Volos, Katerini, Rhodes, Antiparos, Zakynthos and Kos (source: http://archive.vn/aX9al) - Temporary ban of operation in the whole Territory of the private enterprises in relation to the following activities: services provided by Open Center for the Protection of the Elderly; table gambling services; casino services; discos (that don’t offer drinks or food). Applicable until 31 August (source: http://archive.vn/HxQD0)." Greece,GRC,20200817,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 17 August and up until 31 August, passengers of flights from Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Netherlands, Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia to Greece will be required to have a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their entry to Greece. (source: http://archive.vn/EisbG)" Greece,GRC,20200818,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to a press release published on 18 August on the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, schools will reopen in full, although this document does not stipulate when this will happen, stating instead that details of the reopening will be released in the next few days. See the press release online, archived: http://archive.vn/SKRf5. Translated by Google. However, UNESCO's ""COVID-19 Impact on Education"" site shows the school closures in Greece as localised: http://archive.vn/2EX5K" Greece,GRC,20200819,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Gatherings that are allowed regardless of number or location: - Religious ceremony in places of worship. However, this excludes visits to the Holy Monasteries of the Athonite State which is restricted to 50 people until 31 August. (source: http://archive.vn/05NNM)" Greece,GRC,20200903,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Wearing a mask The following nationwide rules are in place around the use of face masks in Greece: Mandatory use of a mask on all public transport within Greece, including on ferries; Mandatory use of a mask at airports and on aeroplanes; Mandatory use of masks in all public indoor spaces, including medical and healthcare facilities, lifts, staircases and any enclosed venue providing goods or services (including supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, cafes, banks, government and utility providers’ offices, retail shops, barber shops, hairdressers and beauty parlours and places of worship); Mandatory use of a mask in high-security areas within camps, social and care facilities and accommodation for refugees and migrants; Recommendation for general use of masks for a week by travellers to Greece from areas with high coronavirus rates; Recommendation for the use of a mask in all enclosed spaces and in outdoor gatherings where normal social distancing cannot be observed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903042432/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200908,C1: School closing,3,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/greece-virus-fears-push-back-school-opening-1-week/1960212 Increased cases cause delay of school reopening to 14/09/2020" Greece,GRC,20200908,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus#:~:text=A%20ban%20on%20gatherings%20of,indoor%20and%20outdoor%20public%20spaces All public events with standing attendees cancelled " Greece,GRC,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus#:~:text=A%20ban%20on%20gatherings%20of,indoor%20and%20outdoor%20public%20spaces All gatherings over 50 cancelled As well as any event with standing attendees " Greece,GRC,20200908,C8: International travel controls,3,,"http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus#:~:text=A%20ban%20on%20gatherings%20of,indoor%20and%20outdoor%20public%20spaces Depending on country of origin reece’s air connections with Turkey are currently closed to passenger traffic. If you are travelling by air from Bulgaria, Malta, Romania or the United Arab Emirates, and, from 17 August, from Albania, Sweden, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands or North Macedonia, you may be denied entry to Greece unless you can show a negative coronavirus result from a test conducted no more than 72 hours before your arrival. From 17 August, all travellers entering Greece by any land border are required to produce a COVID-negative PCR test conducted in the country of departure within 72 hours of arrival in Greece. This applies equally to Greek nationals and Greece residence permit holders. The land border with Bulgaria is open at the Promachonas crossing point. All other land borders (including those with Albania, North Macedonia and Turkey) are subject to restrictions. From 7 August, all border crossings except the Promachonas crossing with Bulgaria will be shut down each night between 11pm and 7am. Outside these hours, you may cross into Greece at other border points only for essential reasons. From 16 August, if you enter Greece from Albania, including via the Kakavia land border, you must complete a Passenger Locator Form and quarantine for 7 days at the address you provide on the form. As of 16 August, the number of travellers entering Greece through the Kakavia crossing is limited to 750 persons per day." Greece,GRC,20200914,C1: School closing,1,1,"Updated to 1G based on new definition of C1 as social distancing and class size limits are in place http://web.archive.org/web/20201011055844/https://www.pri.org/stories/2020-10-07/we-dont-want-another-lost-school-year-widespread-protests-greece-over-lack" Greece,GRC,20200918,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"There is a nationwide limit of 50 people on the number that can gather for public and social events, except those to which special rules apply, such as restaurants, theatres, cinemas. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200918,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200918,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus Movement between islands is restricted and subject to individual quaratine based on island rules " Greece,GRC,20200918,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Greece’s air connections with Turkey are currently closed to passenger traffic. If you are travelling by air from Bulgaria, Malta, Romania or the United Arab Emirates, and, from 17 August, from Albania, Sweden, Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands or North Macedonia, you may be denied entry to Greece unless you can show a negative coronavirus result from a test conducted no more than 72 hours before your arrival. From 17 August, all travellers entering Greece by any land border are required to produce a COVID-negative PCR test conducted in the country of departure within 72 hours of arrival in Greece. This applies equally to Greek nationals and Greece residence permit holders. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test. The land border with Bulgaria is open at the Promachonas crossing point. All other land borders (including those with Albania, North Macedonia and Turkey) are subject to restrictions. From 7 August, all border crossings except the Promachonas crossing with Bulgaria will be shut down each night between 11pm and 7am. Outside these hours, you may cross into Greece at other border points only for essential reasons. From 16 August, if you enter Greece from Albania, including via the Kakavia land border, you must complete a Passenger Locator Form and quarantine for 7 days at the address you provide on the form. As of 16 August, the number of travellers entering Greece through the Kakavia crossing is limited to 750 persons per day. http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/entry-requirements" Greece,GRC,20200918,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"http://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.ey.com/en_gr/tax/tax-alerts/covid-19-emergency-tax-measures-adopted-in-greece" Greece,GRC,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The following nationwide rules are in place around the use of face masks in Greece: Mandatory use of a mask on all public transport within Greece, including on ferries; Mandatory use of a mask at airports and on aeroplanes; Mandatory use of masks in all public indoor spaces, including medical and healthcare facilities, lifts, staircases and any enclosed venue providing goods or services (including supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, cafes, banks, government and utility providers’ offices, retail shops, barber shops, hairdressers and beauty parlours and places of worship); Mandatory use of a mask in high-security areas within camps, social and care facilities and accommodation for refugees and migrants; Recommendation for general use of masks for a week by travellers to Greece from areas with high coronavirus rates; Recommendation for the use of a mask in all enclosed spaces and in outdoor gatherings where normal social distancing cannot be observed." Greece,GRC,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,""" Pella, Pieria, Imathia, Kilkis, Lesvos, Zakynthos (Zante), Mykonos, Halkidiki, Chania and Heraklion (Crete) Local restrictions in place: Prohibition of operation for restaurants, bars, clubs, entertainment venues etc. starting midnight until 5am. Suspension of all retail sale of goods, such as kiosks, mini markets (including those located in gas stations), liquor stores, tobacco stores, grocery stores, bakeries, confectioneries starting midnight until 5am. Pharmacies, gas stations and vending machines are excluded, except for sale of alcoholic beverages. Operation of outdoor grocery markets at 50% capacity, with mandatory use of a mask for producers and consumers, with a distance of 5 meters between the counters. Suspension of operation for all outdoor markets. In restaurants/bars etc. a maximum number of 4 people per table is allowed, unless they are first degree relatives where up to 6 people are allowed."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011054526/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus " Greece,GRC,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""Local restrictions are in place in the regions of Attica, which includes the islands of Angistri, Aegina, Hydra, Kythira, Poros, Salamis and Spetses. These include: Strong recommendation for the use of face masks by everyone in all outdoor spaces; limits on the capacity of public markets, and outdoor cinema and theatre screenings ; A maximum limit of 20 people are allowed to attend weddings, christenings or funerals; A ban on the holding of any concerts, and on indoor cinema and theatre screenings; A ban on gatherings of more than 9 people, either indoors or outdoors;"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011054526/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""Local restrictions are in place in the regions of Attica, which includes the islands of Angistri, Aegina, Hydra, Kythira, Poros, Salamis and Spetses. These include: Strong recommendation for the use of face masks by everyone in all outdoor spaces; limits on the capacity of public markets, and outdoor cinema and theatre screenings ; A maximum limit of 20 people are allowed to attend weddings, christenings or funerals; A ban on the holding of any concerts, and on indoor cinema and theatre screenings; A ban on gatherings of more than 9 people, either indoors or outdoors;"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011054526/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200929,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"""Local restrictions are in place in the regions of Attica, which includes the islands of Angistri, Aegina, Hydra, Kythira, Poros, Salamis and Spetses. These include: Strong recommendation for anyone aged 65 and over to self-isolate for the next 14 days, whilst limiting their movement to only what is absolutely necessary, avoiding contact with anyone other than members of their immediate family and avoiding use of public transport;"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011054526/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"C6=1t ""Local restrictions are in place in the regions of Attica, which includes the islands of Angistri, Aegina, Hydra, Kythira, Poros, Salamis and Spetses. These include: Strong recommendation for anyone aged 65 and over to self-isolate for the next 14 days, whilst limiting their movement to only what is absolutely necessary, avoiding contact with anyone other than members of their immediate family and avoiding use of public transport;"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011054526/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"""Travel in Greece It is mandatory to wear face-masks on public transport (including flights and ferries), at airports and in taxis. Travel in a private car or a taxi is limited to a maximum of 3 adult passengers per vehicle, in addition to the driver. Any children in the vehicle do not count towards this limit. When travelling in a taxi, all passengers must wear face-masks. Travel to and from islands You may travel throughout Greece, including to the islands. If you are travelling via ferry, you will need to complete a health questionnaire and hand it to the ferry operator before boarding. The necessary forms will be provided by the operator: you should contact them directly if you need further information. Temperature checks may also be carried out before boarding; and it is obligatory to wear masks on all ferries, including on open air decks, where capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. No celebrations are allowed on board ferries. If you are travelling by internal (domestic) flights, you are also required to wear masks throughout the journey. Specific measures relating to check-in, baggage allowances and other details are in place to reduce the spread of coronavirus. You should check with your operator directly for further detail. Since 1 August, cruise ships can dock at Piraeus, Rhodes, Heraklion, Volos, Corfu and Katakolo. After their first docking, the ships may visit any other Greek port on their itinerary. Rules will be kept under review. Travel by private sailboats (and yachts) is now permitted within Greece. If your vessel is arriving in Greece from another country, you must comply with specific requirements upon your first landing in Greece. No passengers are permitted on the vessel, except for the crew. Upon arrival, you must present to harbour authorities, who will require the completion of a health declaration, and mandatory testing (to be paid for by the occupants of each vessel)."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011054526/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20200929,C8: International travel controls,3,,"C8=3 ""Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? No Per the Greek Embassy in Washington, D.C., U.S. citizens residing in the United States are banned from entering Greece for non-essential travel, which includes tourism, unless you have an EU passport or meet one of the very narrow exceptions detailed in their posted information on entrance into the European Union/Schengen Area. There is no projected date when entry will be permitted."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011055633/https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ British nationals are not affected by the European Union’s measures to close EU borders to non-EU country nationals. If you’re a British national, you can still enter Greece, but you must comply with the Greek authorities’ requirements, including on testing and self-isolation. http://web.archive.org/web/20201011055636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/entry-requirements" Greece,GRC,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"""Pella, Pieria, Imathia, Kilkis, Lesvos, Zakynthos (Zante), Mykonos, Halkidiki, Chania and Heraklion (Crete) Local restrictions in place: Mandatory use of mask both outdoors and indoors, as well as on public transport"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011054526/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/coronavirus" Greece,GRC,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Level 4 restrictions require several retail sectors to close: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023141339/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map/" Greece,GRC,20201012,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Current Greek Covid measures across 4 tiers as of 23rd October 2020 can be seen here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023141339/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map/" Greece,GRC,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Level 4 restrictions require several retail sectors to close: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023141339/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map/ " Greece,GRC,20201028,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Level 3 and 4 restrictions require wearing of masks at all times outdoors and indoors public areas. Level 4 restrictions require several retail sectors to close: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023141339/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map/" Greece,GRC,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"no change in policy could be found" Greece,GRC,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"no change in policy could be found" Greece,GRC,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"no change in policy found" Greece,GRC,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"no change in policy" Greece,GRC,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"no change in policy found" Greece,GRC,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"no change" Greece,GRC,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change" Greece,GRC,20201030,E1: Income support,2,0,"no change " Greece,GRC,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change " Greece,GRC,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change " Greece,GRC,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"no change " Greece,GRC,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no change " Greece,GRC,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"no change " Greece,GRC,20201102,C1: School closing,2,1,"new measures in place: high schools closed as well as universities primary schools remain open https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.gr/nea-metra-leitourgeias-ekpaidevtikon-domon-sto-plaio-ton-ektakton-metron-prostasias-tis-dimosias-ygeias-apo-ton-kindyno-peraitero-diasporas-tou-koronoiou-sars-cov-2-sto-synolo-tis-epikrateias-gia-to-d/" Greece,GRC,20201107,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"public events are cancelled https://web.archive.org/web/20201108174954/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201107,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"private gatherings are also cancelled https://web.archive.org/web/20201108174954/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201107,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"restriction rules now are country-wide ""Authorities have set a maximum 65 percent capacity on public transport over the three-week lockdown in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus, while taxis are only allowed to carry one passenger."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201115183238/https://www.ekathimerini.com/258933/article/ekathimerini/news/transport-rules-during-lockdown" Greece,GRC,20201107,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"curfew in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201108174954/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201107,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Hyper-local movements between Regional Units are prohibited, with the exception of: health reasons professional reasons return to permanent residence family reunification https://web.archive.org/web/20201108174954/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201107,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"new lockdown measures country wide https://web.archive.org/web/20201108174954/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201116,C1: School closing,2,1,"Although some levels remain open (https://web.archive.org/web/20201122081102/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map), further restrictions apply at all levels, with extra-curricular activities being suspended ""Suspension of the lively educational function of kindergartens, primary schools, all-day schools, high schools and high schools, afternoon activities and all types of educational structures including nurseries, language centres, education and skills certification providers, foreign-language education institutes and all related structures"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201122205022/https://covid19.gov.gr/leitourgia-scholeion-kai-pasis-fyseos-ekpaideftikon-domon-apo-tis-16-noemvriou-2020-eos-kai-tis-30-noemvriou-2020/ " Greece,GRC,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"no change in policy https://web.archive.org/web/20201122081102/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201122081102/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201122081102/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201116,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201122081102/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201122081102/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201122081102/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201116,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201122081102/https://covid19.gov.gr/covid-map" Greece,GRC,20201116,E1: Income support,2,0,"no change found" Greece,GRC,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change" Greece,GRC,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change" Greece,GRC,20201116,H2: Testing policy,3,,"no change" Greece,GRC,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no change" Greece,GRC,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"no change" Greece,GRC,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some non-essential sectors remain open during the current lockdown, which is in effect until 14 December 2020 nationwide. Seasonal shops, selling only Christmas items, reopened on Monday 7 December for a few days. By the end of the week, the government will make further decisions on the operation of churches, hair salons and the retail sector, Petsas said. https://web.archive.org/web/20201209185340if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN28H1GL" Greece,GRC,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy. Noting that on 30 November, the government imposed price caps of 40 euros ($48) for regular swab tests and 10 euros ($12) for rapid tests on coronavirus tests at private labs, cutting current rates at most labs by more than half. In response, the Panhellenic Medical Association said that the measure would force many independent labs to stop providing COVID-19 tests because they would be too costly for them, putting additional pressure on the state-run health service. https://web.archive.org/web/20201209205053/https://apnews.com/article/europe-coronavirus-pandemic-greece-cc66d79f55b050c97059a1de6ce104dd" Greece,GRC,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change in policy." Greece,GRC,20201205,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Vaccines are not yet being administered, but there is a government-funded policy in place: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with advisors and government ministers virtually on Saturday 5 December 20202 in order to discuss the country’s Covid-19 vaccination plan. Reportedly, vaccinations will begin in January, with healthcare workers having priority. Greeks will be able to make appointments to receive the free shot at one of the country’s 1,018 vaccination centers that are currently being created in order to best distribute the vaccine to as many people as possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201209210724/https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/12/05/greece-to-begin-covid-19-vaccinations-in-january-1383-new-cases-saturday/" Greece,GRC,20201207,C1: School closing,3,1,"From 7 December 2020 through 14 December 2020, all schools (including higher education institutions) are physically closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201209182307/https://covid19.gov.gr/leitourgia-scholeion-pasis-fysis-ekpaideftikon-domon-aei-kai-choron-latreias-gia-to-diastima-apo-ti-deftera-7-dekemvriou-2020-kai-ora-600-eos-kai-ti-deftera-14-dekemvriou-2020-kai-ora-600-2/" Greenland,GRL,20200302,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"'On March 2, 2020, Naalakkersuisut approved the inclusion of COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019) disease on list A of Dangerous Diseases' and 'Landslægen website contains general recommendations for routines for how to prevent infection with airways in the airways.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200506114445/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/0303_Coronavirus" Greenland,GRL,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"'President of Naalakkersuisut Kim Kielsen and Chairman of the Epidemic Commission Police Chief Bjørn Tegner Bay invited a press conference on Thursday, March 12, 2020. [...] All assemblies with 100 people are strongly discouraged so far. In addition, it is strongly recommended that all indoor assemblies in buildings with public access be no larger than half the number of persons for which the building area is approved by the fire authorities.' Effects coming into place 13th March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506114947/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/120320-Nye-anbefalinger-der-skal-forhindre-hurtig-smittespredning-af-coronavirus" Greenland,GRL,20200313,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Government press release on 12th March (with effects coming into place 13th March): 'It is strongly recommended that the number of passengers in city buses and other larger buses be limited to the number of passengers that can be seated.' No closures, but restrictions on numbers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506114947/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/120320-Nye-anbefalinger-der-skal-forhindre-hurtig-smittespredning-af-coronavirus" Greenland,GRL,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In a press conference on 12th March, with effects coming into place on 13th March: 'All non-strictly necessary flights within Greenland are strongly discouraged so far.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200506114947/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/120320-Nye-anbefalinger-der-skal-forhindre-hurtig-smittespredning-af-coronavirus " Greenland,GRL,20200313,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On the 13th March, the Danish Government closed off the borders to non-Danish citizens who do not have a recognized purpose for entering the Danish Realm including Greenland and the Faroe Islands. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506093155/https://visitgreenland.com/articles/corona-virus-status/" Greenland,GRL,20200313,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"A bill to provide tax relief measures in Denmark was proposed 13 March 2020 would not apply to the Faroe Islands and Greenland. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803164449/https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/insights/2020/03/tnf-denmark-tax-relief-in-response-to-coronavirus.html" Greenland,GRL,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"On 13th March, a coronavirus helpline and email account was made to answer questions about corona. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506121029/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/1303_hotline" Greenland,GRL,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The first case is detected in Greenland. The infected person lives in Nuuk and is placed in home isolation. Cohabitants of the infected person have been placed under home quarantine."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803161546/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/1603_foerste" Greenland,GRL,20200316,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Limited contact tracing is taking place for the few cases that currently exist in Greenland: ""The first case is detected in Greenland. The infected person lives in Nuuk and is placed in home isolation. Cohabitants of the infected person have been placed under home quarantine."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803161546/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/1603_foerste" Greenland,GRL,20200317,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The national doctor announces that there is still only one infected in the country. A total of 31 samples have been taken in the following municipalities at present: Avannaata, Qeqertalik, Qeqqata and Sermersooq. It is important that citizens who have traveled abroad and who experience symptoms such as cough, fever, difficulty breathing or sore throat call the health service. One will then be perceived as a suspect infected with COVID-19, which will mean home isolation or hospitalization (depending on the patient's condition). One will be tested so that it can be verified or rejected whether there should be a disease with COVID-19."" So citizens must have traveled abroad and be symptomatic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803161717/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/1703_corona" Greenland,GRL,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Closures of pubs, bars, and clubs are closed, restaurants and cafes only allowed to offer take away, and businesses that involve close contact with customers are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506134612/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/190320-Nye-tiltag-mod-spredning-af-COVID_19-i-Nuuk " Greenland,GRL,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Greenland introduced a range of measures on 18 March, including a ban on all public and private events with more than 10 people. Provisionally this was meant to cease at 8 April, but was extended. See: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426151148/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/190320-Nye-tiltag-mod-spredning-af-COVID_19-i-Nuuk" Greenland,GRL,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Greenland announced that 'with effect from 18 March 2020 at. 16.00 - a temporary ban on holding or attending events, events, activities or the like where more than 10 people are gathered'. This does 'not not apply in private homes. However, it is strongly encouraged to cancel scheduled private gatherings, etc. with more than 10 people' and the police have the ' opportunity to intervene in public places if more than 10 people'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506134612/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/190320-Nye-tiltag-mod-spredning-af-COVID_19-i-Nuuk" Greenland,GRL,20200318,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"During transport, persons should comply with the general guidelines for appropriate behaviour in public spaces, including public transport, and pay particular attention to symptoms of COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506134612/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/190320-Nye-tiltag-mod-spredning-af-COVID_19-i-Nuuk " Greenland,GRL,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Greenland introduced a range of measures on 18 March, but these did not include a requirement to stay at home. They do encourage people to stay at home, particularly if they have recently returned from overseas or have symptoms. See: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426151148/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/190320-Nye-tiltag-mod-spredning-af-COVID_19-i-Nuuk" Greenland,GRL,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No citizens can leave the capital centre of Nuuk, which is where Greenland's recorded cases are. Travel is also strongly advised against in other regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426151148/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/190320-Nye-tiltag-mod-spredning-af-COVID_19-i-Nuuk" Greenland,GRL,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are closed nationwide: ""All educational institutions and private as well as public day care institutions in Nuuk will be closed. Emergency care is provided."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803153234/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/1803_tiltag_begraensninger" Greenland,GRL,20200321,E1: Income support,2,0,"""Package to support employees in private companies: 107 DKK million has been set aside to compensate for wage costs for the employees in Greenland that private companies choose to send home instead of dismissing as a result of the COVID-19 situation."" Later announcements confirm that the wage costs provided by the government to private companies are 75% of wages, but are later increased to 90%. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803170318/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/2103_Hjaelpepakker https://web.archive.org/web/20200803171134/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/04/2304_Loenkompensation" Greenland,GRL,20200324,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Complete contact tracing done for confirmed cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803163259/https://arctic-council.org/en/news/coronavirus-in-the-arctic-it-is-imperative-to-keep-the-virus-out/" Greenland,GRL,20200326,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Translated from Danish: 'On Thursday, the first SMS will be sent from the three authorities who jointly control the efforts to prevent the spread of infection - namely the Naalakkersuisut, the National Medical Association and the Greenland Police. The SMS will encourage you to follow our advice - keep your distance and wash your hands frequently - because it slows down the spread of infection.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200506123325/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/03/2603_sms" Greenland,GRL,20200407,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions remain on no gatherings of more than 10 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506135439/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/04/0704_nye_retningslinier" Greenland,GRL,20200407,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In addition to the travel ban to and from the capital centre Nuuk, the government reiterates that it strongly discourages travel between regions: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426152308/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/04/0704_nye_retningslinier" Greenland,GRL,20200409,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Note relief not for households: In response to the pandemic, the Government of Greenland recently announced that it will be providing emergency relief for mining companies. The first initiative is the waving of mineral exploration license obligations and expenditures through to December 31, 2020. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803165039/https://www.mining-journal.com/covid-19/news/1384680/greenland-waives-miners-2020-licence-fees " Greenland,GRL,20200414,C1: School closing,3,0,"On April 14, the education will gradually start for primary schools outside Nuuk and in all the educational institutions of the country under special instructions (with guidelines). It is a political decision that schools and daycare centers in Nuuk continue to be closed until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513103940/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://web.archive.org/web/20200506133938/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/04/0704_nye_retningslinier " Greenland,GRL,20200417,C1: School closing,3,0,"Daycare centres and primary schools in Nuuk to open from Monday 20th, due to the success of opening outside of Nuuk. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629103101/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/04/1704_institutioner" Greenland,GRL,20200420,C1: School closing,2,1,"Daycare centres and primary schools in Nuuk to open from Monday 20th, due to the success of opening outside of Nuuk. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629103101/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/04/1704_institutioner" Greenland,GRL,20200422,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The departure ban from the capital centre Nuuk was lifted at the end of the day 21 April. It remains the government's recommendation that people limit internal travel. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426152137/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/04/2104_udrejseforbud" Greenland,GRL,20200423,E1: Income support,2,0,"""After discussions with the social partners, the Naalakkersuisut has decided to raise the wage compensation from 75 per cent in the future. to 90 per cent. for the employees that the companies choose to repatriate rather than lay off. The help package for workers - also called the ""Labor Market Package"" - gives companies the opportunity to apply for wage compensation for the employees they have to send home as a result of the COVID-19 situation. Until today, the wage compensation has been 75 per cent. of the employee's salary, however, a maximum of DKK 20,190 per employee per month. With the Naalakkersuisut's decision, the salary compensation from today will be 90 per cent. of the employee's salary, however, still a maximum of DKK 20,190 per employee."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803171134/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/04/2304_Loenkompensation" Greenland,GRL,20200425,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Naalakkersuisoq Karl Frederik Danielsen announced that from 25 April at 8 am, 'Recommendation for meetings of a maximum of 100 persons' https://web.archive.org/web/20200506142525/https://www.nun.gl/Nyheder_COVID19/2020/04/2204_Groenland_aabner_op_i_to_faser?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Workplaces open from April 27th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629102515/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/04/2204_genaabning" Greenland,GRL,20200430,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As Greenland begins to ease restrictions, public transit resumes. International travel still restricted. http://archive.vn/wip/jOZwP" Greenland,GRL,20200501,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing strategy is widened to make testing compulsory for all entrants to Greenland: ""The test strategy is as follows: - All entrants from Denmark to Greenland are tested for COVID-19 before departure, followed by a 14-day quarantine on arrival at the destination. - On the 5th day upon arrival, all travelers to cities must be tested for coronavirus at the local health center or regional hospital. If the destination is a settlement, only the quarantine rules apply. If you have the opportunity to be quarantined for 5 days in the nearest town before leaving for your village, the test can take place there. Testing in settlements fraset in Kangerlussuaq cannot be performed. All entrants and citizens with symptoms, and who have had or have contact with entrants, will be able to be tested. Selected patient groups who do not belong to a risk group for infection, but who have symptoms of COVID-19 infection, will to a limited extent also be offered testing. This is carried out as part of the monitoring of Covid-19 in Greenland."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803163020/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/05/0305_teststrategi" Greenland,GRL,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"In a release about changes to restriction in flights leaving the country, the government website says 'recommend avoiding congregations over 100 people' from May 4th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506140309/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/05/0405_Udrejserestriktioner" Greenland,GRL,20200504,C8: International travel controls,4,,"'As of May 4, companies and citizens can order a departure ticket from Greenland to Denmark on Air Greenland's website. But [restrictions of..] entry to Greenland will continue to apply.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200506101222/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/05/0405_Udrejserestriktioner" Greenland,GRL,20200507,C1: School closing,2,1,"On Thursday, May 7, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that after-school and vocational education in Denmark can be gradually reopened from 18 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513101935/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/05/1205_rejser" Greenland,GRL,20200507,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://visitgreenland.com/articles/corona-virus-status/" Greenland,GRL,20200513,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Masks are discouraged: The use of masks is not recommended for citizens who want to avoid infection with COVID-19. The masks can actually end up being a source of infection if not used and handled properly. This is because the infection can settle on the outside of the mask. There are a limited number of stitches available. It is therefore recommended that masks only be worn by healthcare professionals and potentially infected people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513082927/https://nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/spoergsmaal_og_svar_coronavirus?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"From Greenland Government website. On Thursday, May 7, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that after-school and vocational education in Denmark can be gradually reopened from 18 May. For pupils, apprentices and students in Greenland- Contact your school, Majoriaq or educational institution https://web.archive.org/web/20200513101935/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/05/1205_rejser https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&pto=aue&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=da&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/05/1205_rejser&usg=ALkJrhgcIIP-GSpNVLdf6WcPPJHWVdt13A" Greenland,GRL,20200525,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Reopening of Greenland on June 15 https://web.archive.org/web/20200527102935/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/05/2505_genaabning" Greenland,GRL,20200529,C1: School closing,1,1,"Office of Medical Officer of Health maintains that schools are open across the country with safety measures in place (since an executive order was issued on 29 May) - website updated 11 June) ""Teaching is normal for primary schools throughout the country and in all the country's educational institutions under special instruction that takes into account: as much space as possible around the pupils / students; Among other things, by utilizing all the school institution's areas, maximum utilization of the school day, etc. that all advice on hygiene is observed as far as possible: physical distance, hand hygiene, hand alcohol. that canteen - restaurant meets the requirements of shops"" http://archive.fo/tkZEq" Greenland,GRL,20200611,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Recommendations for following social distancing practices maintained by the Office of the Medical Director of Health- ""It is recommended that all workplaces enable their employees to follow the health professional advice."" http://archive.fo/tkZEq" Greenland,GRL,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"With Greenland opening, only those home-quarantining are asked to remain home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200616031705/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/06/120620-Genaabning-den-15_-juni-fastholdes" Greenland,GRL,20200615,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""In connection with the reopening, it is important that everyone in Greenland follows: - The health professional advice - The rules of entry - Home quarantine rules The health advice is: - Keep distance - Wash hands frequently and use handshake - Cough or sneeze in the sleeve Travelers from Denmark must: - Be tested negative 2-5 days before departure - Filling in the Sumut form - When you come to Greenland you must go directly into the home quarantine - On the 5th day of your home quarantine, re-test for Covid-19 If your re-test is negative, your quarantine will end If your test is positive - your home insulation will begin, and your GP will contact you about your new precautions For home quarantine: - That you should stay in your home as far as possible - You may want to go out, but avoid contact with other people - keep away Home quarantine does not apply to the other household if you can avoid close physical contact and focus on good hygiene."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200616031730/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/06/120620-Genaabning-den-15_-juni-fastholdes" Greenland,GRL,20200624,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Translated: ""It is now possible to hold public events within current municipal boundaries with certain restrictions. It is the organizer's responsibility to ensure that there is no participation from persons from other municipalities or that they are encouraged to do so. The purpose of the adaptations is to meet the desire for permission to organize events at the same time as the desire to minimize the risk of infection spread, it is stated."" News link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628151606/https://sermitsiaq.ag/nye-regler-private-offentlige-arrangementer Official announcement (in Danish): https://naalakkersuisut.gl/~/media/Nanoq/Files/Kundgoerelser/DK/2020/Bekendtgoerelser/Selvstyrets%20bekendtgrelse%20nr%2021%20af%2019%20juni%202020%20da.pdf" Greenland,GRL,20200624,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Translated: ""For private events, persons from other municipalities must participate, for example when it comes to christening, birthdays, graduation parties , weddings, funerals etc. The number of restrictions still apply: Thus, there must be a maximum of 100 persons for an indoor event, and the rules for occupancy in the room itself of a maximum of 50% of the allowed must also be observed. A maximum of 250 people can attend outdoor events. The purpose of the adaptations is to meet the desire for permission to organize events at the same time as the desire to minimize the risk of infection spread, it is stated."" News link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628151606/https://sermitsiaq.ag/nye-regler-private-offentlige-arrangementer Official announcement (in Danish): https://naalakkersuisut.gl/~/media/Nanoq/Files/Kundgoerelser/DK/2020/Bekendtgoerelser/Selvstyrets%20bekendtgrelse%20nr%2021%20af%2019%20juni%202020%20da.pdf" Greenland,GRL,20200702,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 2 July, an extension of the current notice of entry regarding quarantine requirements was made, effective until 20 July. ""The situation has been closely monitored - and the requirements for entry have been: - a negative COVID-19 sample - a completed SUMUT form - quarantine until negative re-test after the 5th day or 14 days quarantine"" http://archive.fo/wip/LePEN N.B. A new executive order on entry requirements will come into effect on 21 July, and will provisionally apply until 31 December 2020"". For future coding (recommending 1): ""Re-test on the 5th day and quarantine after arrival is canceled for 10 towns and 2 settlements, see appendix. To travel to other cities, settlements and places of residence, one must be re-tested first. These travelers must stay in 1 of the towns and villages listed in the appendix until they have a negative re-test, or until they have stayed for 14 days in Greenland."" ""All arriving air passengers must keep their masks on until they reach their final destination unless they have stayed for more than 14 days in Greenland, the Faroe Islands or Iceland. For cruise ships, they are not allowed to sail in Greenlandic waters if they have called at a port abroad within the last 14 days."" http://archive.fo/KehE3" Greenland,GRL,20200703,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Updated guidance on testing maintains existing guidelines on testing policy: ""Guidelines for corona tests in Greenland For citizens in Greenland Citizens with symptoms who have had or have contact with entrants will be able to be tested Selected patient groups who do not belong to a risk group for infection, but who have symptoms of COVID-19 infection, will to a limited extent also be offered testing. This is carried out as part of the monitoring of COVID-19 in Greenland"" http://archive.fo/mncES Coding as 2, as the clause for 1 (both symptomatic and contact with entrants) as well as 2 (testing for symptomatic groups, albeit limited to some extent) are being met" Greenland,GRL,20200709,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Buses/transports continue to run with no limits, but may only carry a maximum of passengers as there are seats to support social distancing: http://archive.fo/tkZEq" Greenland,GRL,20200709,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Current policies on internal movement remain the same until 20 July. N.B. on 21 July, an executive order will come into effect to restrict movement to select towns for arrivals into Greenland (who must test negative for COVID-19 to travel outside of these exempted settlements) Further info: ""Re-test on the 5th day and quarantine after arrival is canceled for 10 towns and 2 settlements, see appendix. To travel to other cities, settlements and places of residence, one must be re-tested first. These travelers must stay in 1 of the towns and villages listed in the appendix until they have a negative re-test, or until they have stayed for 14 days in Greenland."" ""The 10 towns and 2 settlements are: Municipality of Sermersooq - Nuuk - Paamiut Qeqqata Municipality - Sisimiut - Maniitsoq - Kangerlussuaq Municipality Kujalleq - Qaqortoq - Narsaq - Narsarsuaq Municipality Qeqertalik - Aasiaat - Qasigiannguit - Qeqertarsuaq Avannaata Municipality - Ilulissat"" ""With the new executive order on entry, there are different rules for entry to cities and settlements in Greenland. This has been decided to protect smaller towns and settlements, as they are particularly vulnerable to a possible uncontrolled spread of infection."" These rules are to restrict entry to arrivals to Greenland and not citizens of Greenland, so I don't think this warrants a change in policy on 21st July. http://archive.fo/KehE3 " Greenland,GRL,20200709,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Sumut form used to maintain contact tracing - to be continued past the 21 July executive order http://archive.fo/wip/LePEN" Greenland,GRL,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Authorities are maintaining earlier regulations going forward until 31 December 2020: ""The assembly order of a maximum of 100 people for an indoor event and 250 for an outdoor event is fixed. The requirement of a maximum of 50% of what is permitted by the fire authorities is maintained for restaurants."" http://archive.fo/KehE3" Greenland,GRL,20200721,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The government's 'Entry to Greenland' page archived on August 10th was ""updated on the 21st of July"", which is the date the ""Self-Government Executive Order no. 26 of 20 July 2020 on conditions for entry to Greenland (Phase 2)"" came into effect.  The code has changed from 1G to 0 on July 21st because there are no further restrictions, required or recommended, on internal movement, for those who aren't recent entrants to Greenland. However, the Executive Order describes required quarantine upon arrival into Greenland and related restrictions on internal movement ""before it is considered proven that they [entrants to Greenland] are not infected with Covid-19"". This movement restriction is specifically an international travel policy and therefore accounted for under international travel restrictions. C8-2 shows there is a quarantine policy in place. ""Your trip depends on your final destination  If you have passed a negative COVID-19 test before departure and filled in the SUMUT form, you can travel to the following cities without further restrictions.  The 10 towns and two villages are:  Municipality of Sermersooq  - Nuuk  - Paamiut  Qeqqata Municipality  - Sisimiut  - Maniitsoq  - Kangerlussuaq  Municipality Kujalleq  - Qaqortoq  - Narsaq  - Narsarsuaq  Municipality Qeqertalik  - Aasiaat  - Qasigiannguit  - Qeqertarsuaq  Avannaata Municipality  - Ilulissat  If your final destination is not figuerer above list you  Stay in the city with health center that is closest to your final destination.  If you have a home address in Greenland, you can contact the authorities regarding accommodation facilities for test results.  If you do not have an address in your final destination, you must maintain the expenses that may be associated with overnight stays, rebookings, board and lodging.  Contact your local health center and order a COVID-19 test to be performed at 5 p.m.  In the event of a negative test result, you can travel on to your final destination.  3. In the event of a positive result, you must go directly into isolation. The health center will contact the National Board of Health for further clarification of your situation.""  Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200810150502/https://nun.gl/Emner/Borgere/Coronavirus_emne/Rejser_til_Groenland_fra_den_15_juni?sc_lang=da (Entry to Greenland page) & http://web.archive.org/web/20201110102927/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/~/media/Nanoq/Files/Kundgoerelser/DK/2020/Bekendtgoerelser/Selvstyrets%20bekendtgrelse%20nr%2026%20af%2020%20juli%202020%20om%20betingelser%20for%20indrejse%20til%20Grnland%20Fase%202%20da.pdf (Executive Order) " Greenland,GRL,20200721,C8: International travel controls,2,,"A new executive order on entering Greenland will enter into force on 21 July. It includes both ships and aircraft, including cruise ships. There is no limit on the number of entrants Requirements to re-test on the 5th day and quarantine after arrival is canceled for 10 towns and 2 settlements: Municipality of Sermersooq; Nuuk, Paamiut Qeqqata Municipality; Sisimiut, Maniitsoq, Kangerlussuaq Municipality Kujalleq; Qaqortoq, Narsaq, Narsarsuaq Municipality Qeqertalik; Aasiaat, Qasigiannguit, Qeqertarsuaq Avannaata Municipality; Ilulissat With the new executive order on entry, there are different rules for entry to cities and settlements in Greenland. This has been decided to protect smaller towns and settlements, as they are particularly vulnerable to a possible uncontrolled spread of infection. Entrants must still submit a negative COVID-19 test before entering Greenland that complies with the applicable instructions. A SUMUT form must still be completed before entry, which includes information about your itinerary, your destination, who you are visiting or staying with. https://web.archive.org/save/https://nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/rejser_til_groenland_fra_den_15_juni?sc_lang=da https://web.archive.org/save/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/1607_indrejse" Greenland,GRL,20200728,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The self-government has invested in 5 new advanced test machines, which will help to expect faster test results after inoculation for Covid-19. The new machines can analyze many samples in a short time using a special technique where several tests are examined simultaneously. The Government of Greenland has bought the equipment from the American company Cepheid. The purchase was made with assistance from the US State Department and the US Embassy in Copenhagen as well as the Greenland Representation in Washington. https://web.archive.org/web/20200819134017/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/2807_Covid19Testmaskiner" Greenland,GRL,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The Naalakkersuisut has made some adjustments to the executive order regarding temporary restrictions at assemblies, etc. and extended it until 31 January 2021. The number limits still apply. A maximum of 100 people for an indoor event, provided that the rules on occupancy in the room itself of a maximum of 50% of what is allowed are also complied with. For outdoor events, there can be a maximum of 250 people. The ban on participation from other municipalities for events also includes participation from other countries now. https://web.archive.org/save/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/310720-Midlertidige-restriktioner-ved-forsamlinger-mv-forlaenges " Greenland,GRL,20200731,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Since July 21, travellers were not required to self-quarantine upon arrival in Greenland or re-test for COVID-19 after arrival. See: https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ (web archive link not working)" Greenland,GRL,20200806,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Weekly update of Danish list of ’open and banned countries’, applies to entry into Greenland as well. Entrants from banned countries can only enter under certain conditions e.g. if they are employed or are students in the country. Banned European countries now include : Belgium, Bulgaria, Malta, Luxembourg, Romania, Spain. Belgium, Spain, Malta are new additions since the update from the previous week on 30 July. Countries other than EU Member States, Schengen countries and the United Kingdom are currently by definition 'banned' countries, with the following exceptions: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay. https://web.archive.org/save/https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travelling-in-or-out-of-denmark/is-my-country-open-or-banned " Greenland,GRL,20200808,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"As there is no widespread contagion in society, it is currently not recommended to wear masks in public spaces. For international flights, other rules may apply. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808054505/https://nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/spoergsmaal_og_svar_coronavirus?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20200810,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Yesterday Aug 10, the Naalakkersuisut (government) issued a revised executive order, which removes the special relief for travelers issed on 21 July 2020 from the Faroe Islands and Iceland, due to the increasing spread of infection in the two countries. The order is in force upon announcement. Entrants from the Faroe Islands, like others entering from risk areas (quarantine countries), are not allowed to attend gatherings, events, happenings, etc., or stay in shops, libraries, restaurants and cafés, etc. before it is considered proven that they are not infected with Covid-19. However, it is permitted to make absolutely necessary purchases of groceries and other necessities that cannot be immediately made by others. The quarantine period for travelers from quarantine countries, including from the Faroe Islands, is 14 days. However, an entrant can reduce the quarantine period by getting tested for Covid-19 and this test is negative. However, this can happen no earlier than five (5) days after arrival in Greenland. Until there is an answer to the test, the entrant must refrain from contact with others. If the test is negative, the entrant is considered not to be infected with Covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200819132814/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/08/100820-Ny-bekendtgoerelse-om-betingelser-for-indrejse-til-Groenland " Greenland,GRL,20200911,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Denmark has only reopened its borders for international tourism, allowing in both EU nations and a few select countries outside of the EU to now visit. " Greenland,GRL,20200929,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Executive Order nr 37 from 29 September regarding travelling to and in Greenland is valid from 30 September 2020 through 31 January 2021. Entrance requirements: - Upon check-in one must show a maximum 5 day old negative Corona test. - They must also show a confirmation of the completed Sumut form, a personal locator form, which advises where you will be visiting and whom you will come in contact with. This form can be downloaded at www.sumut2020. Due to the high Reproduction factor in Denmark and other countries, the earlier quarantine rules are now back in effect. This means that all travellers upon arrival in Greenland must: - go into 14 days quarantine if you are not re-tested in Greenland. - go into quarantine until receipt of a negative re-test result, which can be first conducted on day 5 after arrival. https://web.archive.org/save/https://visitgreenland.com/articles/corona-virus-status/" Greenland,GRL,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"In Greenland, you are required to wear a bandage(mask) in the following situations: 1. For international and domestic flights. This applies to everyone over the age of 12 as well as the cabin crew, with a few exceptions when on the plane, staying at airports or terminal areas. When employed with passenger contact in terminal areas and the like, you must wear a bandage or visor if a plastic screen cannot be set up between employees and travelers. Reference is also made to § 6 and § 7 Self-Government Executive Order no. 37 of 29 September 2020 on conditions for travel to and in Greenland 2. If you are infected or at risk of being infected with a new coronavirus and exceptionally have to move out, eg because you need to be tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006064205/https://nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/rejser_til_groenland_fra_den_15_juni?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20200930,E1: Income support,2,0,"Naalakkersuisut has established aid packages to support business and employees through the COVID-19 period: Business support package for small and medium-sized enterprises in Greenland (SMEs) on the basis of COVID-19 Part 1 (Emergency Package), including Activity Package for the Tourism Industry and Mobility Package Business support package for small and medium-sized enterprises in Greenland (SMEs) based on COVID-19 part 2 (General Package) Aid package for workers (wage compensation for private companies) Activity package for the tourism industry (grants for hotel nights and adventure tours) Mobility package (subsidy for scheduled tickets) Fisheries package (subsidy for coastal fisheries) The following help packages expire september 30, 2020: Business support package for small and medium-sized enterprises in Greenland (SMEs) based on COVID-19 part 2 (General Package) Aid package for workers (wage compensation for private companies) Mobility package (subsidy for scheduled tickets) The following help packages expire december 31, 2021: Business support package for small and medium-sized enterprises in Greenland (SMEs) on the basis of COVID-19 Part 1 (Emergency Package), including Activity Package for the Tourism Industry and Mobility Package Activity package for the tourism industry (grants for hotel nights and adventure tours) Fisheries package (subsidy for coastal fisheries) https://web.archive.org/web/20201022180135/https://www.businessingreenland.gl/da/COVID-19" Greenland,GRL,20201001,E1: Income support,0,,"The Ministry of Business and Labor released “Guidelines of September 2020 establishing detailed criteria for application, award and administration of funds under the labor market package” “Wage costs must:…B. relate to the period 19 March 2020 - 30 September 2020, both days inclusive.” No policies which have extended the period of wage costs beyond September 30th have been found. “3. Compensation is limited to salary expenses for the following employees A. Employees with a permanent connection to the company. Firm affiliation means that there must be an employment contract between employee and company for the company to receive salary compensation for the employee. The agreement must have been entered into before 19 March 2020. Loose workers are not covered as they do not have a permanent affiliation with the company. Loose workers are characterized by the employment is only very short-lived so that the employment is terminated when e.g. day work is over and the employee is not committed to work the following day. The employment relationship must have one duration exceeding 2 days. The employment must be permanent” “The compensation is calculated as follows: A. 90% of the salary expense, however, a maximum of DKK 20,190, per 30 days wage compensation period per. employee. B. If the wage compensation period is shorter than 30 days, is calculated compensation as a proportionate share rounded to nearest whole day. C. Deducting any other support from public funds to the applicant concerning the same wage cost.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019212330/https://www.businessingreenland.gl/~/media/Erhverv/COVID-19/30%20september/DK%20Retningslinjer%20vedr%20arbejdsmarkedspakke%20pr%2030%20september%202020.pdf?la=da" Greenland,GRL,20201007,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools in Greenland remain open, and the Government of Greenland’s recommendations for schools are: “Sick students, teachers and other staff must stay home. Wash hands regularly with soap and water. Or use rubbing alcohol. Provide daily cleaning and disinfection of tables and other surfaces. Keep distance.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019185922/https://www.nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/til_skoler?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201007,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No recent policy changes found which recommend or require workplaces to close in Greenland." Greenland,GRL,20201007,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No recent policy changes found regarding the cancellation of public events. “The ban on participation from other municipalities for events also includes participation from other countries now. The ban on participation from other countries and municipalities also covers events such as courses, seminars and the like. It is possible to hold public events within current municipal boundaries with certain restrictions. It is the organizer's responsibility to ensure that there is no participation from people from other municipalities, or that this is encouraged. Courses can still be run with external teachers, as long as the participants are from the same municipality” “There must be a maximum of 100 people for an indoor event, provided that the rules on occupancy in the room itself of a maximum of 50% of what is allowed are also complied with. For outdoor events, there can be a maximum of 250 people. The executive order is valid until and including 31 January 2021.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019195758/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/310720-Midlertidige-restriktioner-ved-forsamlinger-mv-forlaenges" Greenland,GRL,20201007,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy updates found regarding restrictions on gatherings. “There must be a maximum of 100 people for an indoor event, provided that the rules on occupancy in the room itself of a maximum of 50% of what is allowed are also complied with. For outdoor events, there can be a maximum of 250 people. The executive order is valid until and including 31 January 2021.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019195758/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/310720-Midlertidige-restriktioner-ved-forsamlinger-mv-forlaenges " Greenland,GRL,20201007,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport continues to operate frequently. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019210613/http://bus.gl/en/timetable/weekdays/" Greenland,GRL,20201007,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"People in risk groups are not being strongly recommended to shield at home. However, in response to “What should you do if you belong to a particular risk group?” Health authorities have recommended: “think about how you can protect yourself as much as possible from becoming infected”, including “Stay at home as much as possible. Avoid places with a lot of people. We advise against e.g. that you use public transport especially during rush hour.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019214454/https://nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/risikogrupper_og_saerligt_saarbare?sc_lang=da " Greenland,GRL,20201007,C8: International travel controls,2,,"It remains current that “all travellers upon arrival in Greenland must go into 14 days quarantine if you are not re-tested in Greenland. go into quarantine until receipt of a negative re-test result, which can be first conducted on day 5 after arrival. keep your distance and completely avoid social events until it can be confirmed that you are not infected with COVID-19.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019184034/https://visitgreenland.com/corona-faq/" Greenland,GRL,20201007,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Office of the Medical Director of Health website is being updated with coronavirus information every day. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019182750/https://nun.gl/?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201007,H2: Testing policy,2,,"It is still current that “citizens with symptoms who have had or have contact with entrants will be able to be tested Selected patient groups who do not belong to a risk group for infection, but who have symptoms of COVID-19 infection, will to a limited extent also be offered testing. This is carried out as part of the monitoring of COVID-19 in Greenland” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019185537/https://www.nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/hvem_bliver_testet_for_covid_19?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201007,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Completion of the Sumut form continues to be a requirement for anyone entering Greenland and “contains information such as: Your itinerary Your destination Who you will visit or live with The form is a tool which will be used to track infection cases, if necessary.?The confirmation email for a completed Sumut form will be used as validation for entry to Greenland when booking the COVID-19 test via Rigshospitalet or at check-in at the airport.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019193754/https://nun.gl/emner/english/travel_to_greenland?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201007,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"It remains current that “all individuals over 12 years old including aircraft personnel must with few exceptions wear a mask or visor during both international and domestic travel, in airports, terminals and planes. Masks can be disposable masks or cloth masks that cover the nose and mouth, and which are attached with string, elastic, or the like behind the ears or behind the head and are snug around the face. A visor is a plastic screen that covers the eyes, nose and mouth, but does not close tightly around the face.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019184034/https://visitgreenland.com/corona-faq/" Greenland,GRL,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No recent policy changes found which recommend or require workplaces to close in Greenland." Greenland,GRL,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No recent policy changes found regarding the cancellation of public events. “The ban on participation from other municipalities for events also includes participation from other countries now. The ban on participation from other countries and municipalities also covers events such as courses, seminars and the like. It is possible to hold public events within current municipal boundaries with certain restrictions. It is the organizer's responsibility to ensure that there is no participation from people from other municipalities, or that this is encouraged. Courses can still be run with external teachers, as long as the participants are from the same municipality” “There must be a maximum of 100 people for an indoor event, provided that the rules on occupancy in the room itself of a maximum of 50% of what is allowed are also complied with. For outdoor events, there can be a maximum of 250 people. The executive order is valid until and including 31 January 2021.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019195758/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/310720-Midlertidige-restriktioner-ved-forsamlinger-mv-forlaenges" Greenland,GRL,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy updates found regarding restrictions on gatherings. “There must be a maximum of 100 people for an indoor event, provided that the rules on occupancy in the room itself of a maximum of 50% of what is allowed are also complied with. For outdoor events, there can be a maximum of 250 people. The executive order is valid until and including 31 January 2021.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019195758/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/310720-Midlertidige-restriktioner-ved-forsamlinger-mv-forlaenges" Greenland,GRL,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport continues to operate frequently. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019210613/http://bus.gl/en/timetable/weekdays/" Greenland,GRL,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"People in risk groups are not being strongly recommended to shield at home. However, in response to “What should you do if you belong to a particular risk group?” Health authorities have recommended: “think about how you can protect yourself as much as possible from becoming infected”, including “Stay at home as much as possible. Avoid places with a lot of people. We advise against e.g. that you use public transport especially during rush hour.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019214454/https://nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/risikogrupper_og_saerligt_saarbare?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201023,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All entrants - regardless of age - must have a maximum of five days old negative COVID-19 test at check-in at Kastrup Airport. This means that arrivals in Greenland must be quarantined for 14 days or re-tested for COVID-19 on the 5th day after arrival or later. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028114742/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/09/2909_covid19" Greenland,GRL,20201023,E1: Income support,0,,"Work package for workers (wage compensation for private companies) expired on 30 September 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028122603/https://www.businessingreenland.gl/da/COVID-19" Greenland,GRL,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures on debt relief for households found." Greenland,GRL,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Office of the Medical Director of Health website is being updated with coronavirus information every day. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028125152/https://www.nun.gl/" Greenland,GRL,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Citizens with symptoms who have had or have contact with entrants will be able to be tested. Selected patient groups who do not belong to a risk group for infection, but who have symptoms of COVID-19 infection, will to a limited extent also be offered testing. This is carried out as part of the monitoring of COVID-19 in Greenland. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028125721/https://www.nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/hvem_bliver_testet_for_covid_19?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Completion of the Sumut form continues to be a requirement for anyone entering Greenland and “contains information such as: Your itinerary Your destination Who you will visit or live with The form is a tool which will be used to track infection cases, if necessary. The confirmation email for a completed Sumut form will be used as validation for entry to Greenland when booking the COVID-19 test via Rigshospitalet or at check-in at the airport.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028130541/https://sumut2020.gl/Instructions/EditInstructions" Greenland,GRL,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"In Greenland, it is required that you wear a sanitary napkin in the following situations: 1. For international and domestic flights 2. If you are infected or at risk of being infected with a new coronavirus and exceptionally have to move out, eg because you need to be tested. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028131548/https://www.nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/rejser_til_groenland_fra_den_15_juni?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201029,C1: School closing,1,1,"The Government of Greenland’s recommendations for schools remains: “Sick students, teachers and other staff must stay home. Wash hands regularly with soap and water. Or use rubbing alcohol. Provide daily cleaning and disinfection of tables and other surfaces. Keep distance.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108214651/https://nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/til_skoler?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"It remains the case that there are no policies in place recommending or requiring workplaces to close in Greenland." Greenland,GRL,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No recent policy changes found regarding the cancellation of public events. The latest update remains that there is an executive order in place, until and including the 31st January 2021, which states: “It is possible to hold public events within current municipal boundaries with certain restrictions. It is the organizer's responsibility to ensure that there is no participation from people from other municipalities, or that this is encouraged. Courses can still be run with external teachers, as long as the participants are from the same municipality.” “There must be a maximum of 100 people for an indoor event, provided that the rules on occupancy in the room itself of a maximum of 50% of what is allowed are also complied with. For outdoor events, there can be a maximum of 250 people.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019195758/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/310720-Midlertidige-restriktioner-ved-forsamlinger-mv-forlaenges" Greenland,GRL,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No recent policy changes found regarding restrictions on gatherings. The latest update remains that there is an executive order in place, until and including the 31st January 2021, which states: “There must be a maximum of 100 people for an indoor event, provided that the rules on occupancy in the room itself of a maximum of 50% of what is allowed are also complied with. For outdoor events, there can be a maximum of 250 people.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019195758/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/310720-Midlertidige-restriktioner-ved-forsamlinger-mv-forlaenges" Greenland,GRL,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"A regular public transport service remains in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108223135/http://bus.gl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/koreplaner-19102020Koreplan-samlet-HVERDAGE.pdf" Greenland,GRL,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"It remains the case that people in risk groups are not being strongly recommended to shield at home. “What should you do if you belong to a particular risk group?” “The health authorities recommend that you comply in particular with the general hygiene advice and advice on how to move in society.” “In addition, the health authorities recommend that you think about how you can protect yourself as much as possible from becoming infected.” For example, “Stay home as much as possible.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108224459/https://nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/risikogrupper_og_saerligt_saarbare?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201029,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy updates found that include income support." Greenland,GRL,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy updates found that include debt and contract relief for households." Greenland,GRL,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Office of the Medical Director of Health website continues to be updated with coronavirus information every day. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108232252/https://www.nun.gl/?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201029,H2: Testing policy,3,,"There have been no updates to Greenland’s testing guidelines for citizens, on The Office of the Medical Director of Health website, since August 20, 2020. It remains the case: “Citizens with symptoms who have had or have contact with entrants will be able to be tested Selected patient groups who do not belong to a risk group for infection, but who have symptoms of COVID-19 infection, will to a limited extent also be offered testing. This is carried out as part of the monitoring of COVID-19 in Greenland.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108232920/https://www.nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/hvem_bliver_testet_for_covid_19?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"It remains the case that a SUMUT form must be completed before entry into Greenland. “If you arrive at check-in without the email confirming a completed Sumut form and/or documents indicating a negative test, you will not be able to board the plane.” “The purpose of the Sumut form is to store information about arriving passengers, so the Greenlandic National Board of Health have access to information, in case tracking of infection cases is necessary.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108232041/https://sumut2020.gl/Instructions/EditInstructions?_ga=2.239180803.1053920088.1604877446-877045443.1604877446" Greenland,GRL,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"“When should you wear a face mask or visor? In Greenland, it is required that you wear a bandage in the following situations: 1. For international and domestic flights (NOTE it is recommended that the bandage be worn to the quarantine site / final destination *). This applies to everyone over the age of 12 as well as the cabin crew, with a few exceptions when you are on the plane, staying at airports or terminal areas. When employed with passenger contact in terminal areas and the like, you must wear a bandage or visor if a plastic screen cannot be set up between employees and travellers” “2. If you are infected or at risk of being infected with a new coronavirus and exceptionally have to move out, eg because you need to be tested. Ie. that you must wear the bandage from the moment you enter the airport area until you arrive at your final destination.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108231211/https://www.nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/rejser_til_groenland_fra_den_15_juni?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201107,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Visit Greenland’s Q&A response to ‘Who can enter Greenland’ is “Travellers with residence in the following countries have conditional permission to travel to the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland – see here. The numbers are re-evaluated on a weekly basis, and therefore a country’s status can change between open and closed. There is no longer a limit on how many persons may arrive to Greenland.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108215641/https://visitgreenland.com/corona-faq/ A hyperlink followed by pressing “see here” went to a coronavirus site ran by the Danish Authorities which had a “List of high-risk countries within the EU and the Schengen area as well as the United Kingdom applicable from 7 November 2020 00.00 (in Danish) Countries/regions added to the list of banned countries Innlandet, Norway?Oslo, Norway?Vestland, Norway?Viken, Norway?Västerbotten, Sweden?Västernorrland, Sweden?Estonia” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108215839/https://coronasmitte.dk/en/entry-into-denmark/is-my-country-open-or-banned Also, “From Monday 9 November, the airspace over Greenland will be closed and therefore there can only be approach to Greenland from Copenhagen Airport. Certain types of flights are excluded, such as emergency flights.” “The increased control over the entrance to Greenland is taking place as an additional measure to protect Greenland in relation to the Corona infection. It is the Self-Government that has asked the Danish authorities to close the airspace in order to have gathered all travelers in one place and thus ensure that everyone is subjected to the same control and test, as well as information. It is not yet known how long the closure will last.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108220102/https://www.nun.gl/nyheder_covid19/2020/11/0611_kun-en-indgang-til-groenland?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201120,C1: School closing,1,1,"No updates from previous note. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108214651/https://nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/til_skoler?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201120,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No updates from previous note" Greenland,GRL,20201120,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No updates from previous note. Executive order remains in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019195758/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/310720-Midlertidige-restriktioner-ved-forsamlinger-mv-forlaenges" Greenland,GRL,20201120,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No updates from previous note. Executive order remains in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019195758/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/07/310720-Midlertidige-restriktioner-ved-forsamlinger-mv-forlaenges" Greenland,GRL,20201120,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates from previous note." Greenland,GRL,20201120,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No updates from previous note." Greenland,GRL,20201120,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No updates from previous note." Greenland,GRL,20201120,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No update from the existing ban on all travel except from Copenhagen. “From Monday 9 November, the airspace over Greenland will be closed and therefore there can only be approach to Greenland from Copenhagen Airport. Certain types of flights are excluded, such as emergency flights.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108220102/https://www.nun.gl/nyheder_covid19/2020/11/0611_kun-en-indgang-til-groenland?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201120,E1: Income support,0,,"Income support ended for workers on 30th September. Business package available to private companies remains but no details of specific wage assistance. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214154257/https://www.businessingreenland.gl/da/COVID-19" Greenland,GRL,20201120,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Frequent updates on the Office of the Medical Director of Health website. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214150002/https://www.nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201120,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No update since the last note, guidance remains the same. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214150637/https://www.nun.gl/emner/borgere/coronavirus_emne/hvem_bliver_testet_for_covid_19?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201120,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Close contacts will be contacted by police and given instructions. ""Contact to the close contacts who are informed that they are a close contact to one with detected new coronavirus"" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214151227/https://www.nun.gl/emner/sundhedsprofessionelle/landslaegens_vejledninger_for_sundhedsprofessionelle?sc_lang=da" Greenland,GRL,20201120,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Updated Executive order turns guidance around wearing masks into a duty. Applies specifically to people travelling into and around Greenland. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214134636/https://naalakkersuisut.gl/da/Naalakkersuisut/Nyheder/2020/12/0112_bkg_om_covid" Guatemala,GTM,20200121,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://www.mspas.gob.gt/index.php/noticias/comunicados/item/703-el-ministerio-de-salud-publica-y-asistencia-social-mspas-informa-a-la-poblacion-en-general" Guatemala,GTM,20200121,H1: Public information campaigns,0,,"https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/con-este-kiosko-el-mspas-esperar-dar-las-primeras-respuestas-ante-la-alerta-por-el-coronavirus/ MSPAS (Health Ministry) announces a kiosk at the International Airport to screen for epidemiological surveillance, not actually introducing a public info campaign." Guatemala,GTM,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"As there could be several benchmarks for this indicator, I will take into considetaion the earliest sign of a public ad informing a large audience about COVID-19 related issues (all sources in spanish).*** The earliest ad identified by coder: 28/1 https://www.facebook.com/guatemalagob/posts/3219469958082017 *** Ads from the ministry of Health: 29/1 https://www.facebook.com/MineducGuate/posts/3100409663327150 *** However, Ministry of Education formally presented a COVID-19 informatoin campaign 5/3 https://www.facebook.com/MineducGuate/posts/3113286355372814 - first ad in social media is posted 7/3 https://www.facebook.com/MineducGuate/posts/3113001608734622 *** Moreover, Presidential Decree formally institutes information campaigns (see article 5) https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=56869" Guatemala,GTM,20200131,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Ministry of Health declares Sanitary National Alert [https://www.mspas.gob.gt/index.php/noticias/comunicados/item/709-el-m" Guatemala,GTM,20200306,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Presidential decree instituting a state of emergency. It authorizes targeted restrictions of movement (see article 5.b) https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=55482" Guatemala,GTM,20200306,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 6 March, Ministry of Education formally presented a COVID-19 informatoin campaign. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520190657/https://www.facebook.com/MineducGuate/posts/3113286355372814 The first video infomercial was posted on social media on 7 March https://web.archive.org/web/20200520191313/https://www.facebook.com/MineducGuate/posts/3113001608734622 Further, a Presidential Decree formally instituted information campaigns on 16 March. See article 5 (Quinto) https://web.archive.org/web/20200520190730/https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=56869" Guatemala,GTM,20200309,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Presidential order was enacted 5/03 and published 06/03 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=55482 ***///*** Health Ministry to be required to pre approve public events https://www.mspas.gob.gt/index.php/noticias/comunicados/item/742-el-ministerio-de-salud-publica-y-asistencia-social-mspas-informa-a-la-poblacion-en-general In place from 9th March." Guatemala,GTM,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On March 10, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance issued a notification requiring the reporting of public events to avoid any confusion. However, no authorisation would be necessary as no cases had been reported yet. The order stated that, ""Due to the confusion that has been generated regarding the performance of public shows, meetings or massive events, The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance clarifies that only the notification of activities will be received, but an authorization will not be issued, since no case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Guatemala. Source: https://www.mspas.gob.gt/index.php/noticias/comunicados/item/754-el-ministerio-de-salud-publica-y-asistencia-social-mspas-informa-a-la-poblacion-en-general Note: Unable to archive this link." Guatemala,GTM,20200312,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-guatemala/guatemala-bans-entry-of-europeans-chinese-others-to-keep-out-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Y2XF https://www.mspas.gob.gt/index.php/noticias/comunicados/item/771-el-ministerio-de-salud-publica-y-asistencia-social-mspas-informa-a-la-poblacion-en-general " Guatemala,GTM,20200313,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing of suspected cases seems to have been carried since the first case was detected on 13 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520194804/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/coronavirus-alejandro-giammattei-confirma-el-primer-caso-de-covid-19-en-Guatemala/ The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MPHSA) formally announced that samples of suspected cases will be taken for testing. (Point 9) https://web.archive.org/web/20200520194622/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/index.php/noticias/comunicados/item/771-el-ministerio-de-salud-publica-y-asistencia-social-mspas-informa-a-la-poblacion-en-general Further, MPHSA's Covid-19 Prevention, Containment and Response Plan calls for early testing of all suspicious cases. (Page 2, para 3 in the source below) https://www.mspas.gob.gt/index.php/component/jdownloads/send/486-plan/3074-coronavirus-covid-19 (Not archivable) " Guatemala,GTM,20200315,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://www.mspas.gob.gt/index.php/noticias/comunicados/item/771-el-ministerio-de-salud-publica-y-asistencia-social-mspas-info" Guatemala,GTM,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Initial closure was announced 14/03, starting 16/03 https://web.archive.org/web/20201102041823/https://www.facebook.com/MineducGuate/posts/3131061960261920 https://web.archive.org/web/20201102041950/https://twitter.com/MineducGT/status/1239040081404596225 https://web.archive.org/web/20201102042114/https://twitter.com/GuatemalaGob/status/1239000024215949312 Measures were renewed 28/03 https://web.archive.org/web/20201102042211/https://twitter.com/GuatemalaGob/status/1244413102352982016 https://web.archive.org/web/20201102042307/ https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58197" Guatemala,GTM,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Presidential order was published on 16/03, to take effect 17/03. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=56869 ****////**** Measures were renewed 28/03 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58197 " Guatemala,GTM,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Presidential order was published on 16/03, to take effect 17/03. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=56869 ****////**** Measures were renewed 28/03 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58197" Guatemala,GTM,20200317,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Presidential order was published on 16/03, to take effect 17/03. (see article 1.4) https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=56869 ****////**** Measures were renewed 28/03 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58197" Guatemala,GTM,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Presidential order was published on 16/03, to take effect 17/03. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=56869 ****////**** Measures were renewed 28/03 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58197" Guatemala,GTM,20200319,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Presidential order of total ban was published on 16/03, to take effect 17/03. However, previous parcial bans were imposed (Individuals coming from EU or China). https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=56869 ****////**** Measures were renewed 28/03 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58197" Guatemala,GTM,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On March 21, President Giammattei announced that, effective Sunday, March 22, a nationwide curfew will take effect. The curfew is from 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and is scheduled to be in effect until March 29. Everyone in Guatemala, including foreigners, is expected to remain in their homes during curfew hours. The only exceptions are for police, private security, medical professionals and ambulances, food delivery drivers, and certain other essential personnel. While food delivery service will continue during the curfew, grocery stores are expected to close before the curfew takes effect. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501170432/https://gt.usembassy.gov/guatemala-begins-curfew-starting-march-22/" Guatemala,GTM,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""From tomorrow a curfew will go into effect in our country for eight days from four in the afternoon until four in the morning of the next day,” he said. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506164834/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-central-america/el-salvador-guatemala-ramp-up-coronavirus-fight-impose-curfews-idUKKBN21906B" Guatemala,GTM,20200326,H2: Testing policy,2,,"That the IGSS will carry out the diagnostic tests to rule out suspected cases of the COVID-19 disease, these tests will be run only to those people who have symptoms or suspicion of this disease, such as dry cough, fever and difficulty breathing or any link epidemiological. Source: https://www.mspas.gob.gt/index.php/noticias/comunicados/item/795-el-ministerio-de-salud-publica-y-asistencia-social-mspas-y-el-instituto-guatemalteco-de-seguridad-social-igss-a-la-opinion-publica-informa" Guatemala,GTM,20200408,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are required in all public spaces starting on April 8: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005031448/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/politica/guatemala-hace-obligatorio-el-uso-de-mascarillas-para-prevenir-contagios-de-coronavirus-ultima-hora/ As of 5 Oct they are still obligatory (although de facto this is probably more relaxed as businesses such as bars and restaurants reopened on 1 Oct): https://web.archive.org/web/20201005031830/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/el-uso-de-mascarilla-y-el-distanciamiento-social-siguen-siendo-obligatorias-en-guatemala-segun-nuevas-disposiciones-breaking/" Guatemala,GTM,20200413,C1: School closing,3,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04. For schools, until 30/04 (see article 7). https://web.archive.org/web/20201102042818/https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 " Guatemala,GTM,20200413,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 19/04 (see article 4). https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821" Guatemala,GTM,20200413,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 19/04 (see article 7). https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821" Guatemala,GTM,20200413,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Extension of mandatory curfew announced until April 20 at 4:00 a.m., and the Government of Guatemala may further extend their duration at any time. Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://gt.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-guatemala-city-guatemala-april-13-2020/" Guatemala,GTM,20200413,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 19/04 (see article 7.3). https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821" Guatemala,GTM,20200413,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 19/04 (see article 9). https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821" Guatemala,GTM,20200413,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 19/04 (see article 8). https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821" Guatemala,GTM,20200413,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 (see article 15). https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 ***///*** Presidential Decree formally institutes information campaigns (see article 5) https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=56869" Guatemala,GTM,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04. For schools, until 30/04 (see article 7). https://web.archive.org/web/20201102042818/https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821" Guatemala,GTM,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 and 20/04. Definition of essential service included in decree. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 ***///*** https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 19/04 and 20/04 until 26/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 ***///*** https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 20/04 and 20/04 until 27/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 ***///*** https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200418,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 20/04 and 20/04 until 27/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 ***///*** https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 20/04 and 20/04 until 27/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 ***///*** https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 20/04 and 20/04 until 27/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 ***///*** https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018 " Guatemala,GTM,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 until 20/04 and 20/04 until 27/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 ***///*** https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200420,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Measures were renewed on 13/04 (see article 15). https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 ***///*** Presidential Decree formally institutes information campaigns (see article 5) https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=56869" Guatemala,GTM,20200421,E1: Income support,1,1,"Cash transfers announced to workers in formal and informal sectors. https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/politica/cuales-son-los-programas-del-gobierno-por-la-crisis-del-coronavirus-en-guatemala-y-a-quienes-beneficiara/" Guatemala,GTM,20200421,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government deferred income taxes for a quarter and further subsidized electricity https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/politica/cuales-son-los-programas-del-gobierno-por-la-crisis-del-coronavirus-en-guatemala-y-a-quienes-beneficiara/ https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guatemala,GTM,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On Sunday, April 26th, Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei announced that all restrictions to movement and activities currently in place to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus will remain in effect through May 3, 2020. A mandatory curfew is in place, which now lasts from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. each day. Every individual in Guatemala — including U.S. citizens — is required to remain inside their domicile during curfew hours (with exceptions for health and security, restaurant delivery services, certain media and legal personnel in pursuit of their duties, and patients receiving urgent treatment for chronic conditions). Source: https://gt.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-guatemala-city-guatemala-april-27-2020/ [unable to archive the page]" Guatemala,GTM,20200426,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Extension of measures until the 4/05. This extends the dispositions of the 19/04 and 12/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59164 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Extension of measures until the 4/05. This extends the dispositions of the 16/04 and 12/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59164 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Extension of measures until the 4/05. This extends the dispositions of the 19/04 and 12/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59164 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200426,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Extension of measures until the 4/05. This extends the dispositions of the 19/04 and 12/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59164 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Extension of measures until the 4/05. This extends the dispositions of the 19/04 and 12/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59164 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200427,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Extension of measures until the 4/05. This extends the dispositions of the 19/04 and 12/04. https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59164 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"Extension of measures until the 4/05. This extends the dispositions of the 19/04 and 12/04. Schools of all levels continue to be closed until 4/05. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102043159/https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59164 https://web.archive.org/web/20201102042818/https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=58821 https://web.archive.org/web/20201102043408/https://legal.dca.gob.gt/GestionDocumento/VisualizarDocumento?verDocumentoPrevia=True&versionImpresa=False&doc=59018" Guatemala,GTM,20200502,C1: School closing,3,1,"The national school closure policy is still in place" Guatemala,GTM,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,3,1," The country has mobility restrictions, with exceptions for certain activities. But, in general, the country remains with closure in their working places at lear until May 18 http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213356/https://twitter.com/mingobguate/status/1259876507998130177/photo/2 " Guatemala,GTM,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes on restrictions on gatherings found. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213356/https://twitter.com/mingobguate/status/1259876507998130177/photo/2 " Guatemala,GTM,20200504,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No changes regarding the closure of public transport found." Guatemala,GTM,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government extended the state of public calamity and the curfew through the Decree 21-2020, here’s the link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213425/https://www.congreso.gob.gt/assets/uploads/info_legislativo/decretos/17dcf-21-2020.pdf " Guatemala,GTM,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Government extended the state of public calamity and the curfew through the Decree 21-2020. The intermunicipal transportation is restricted to essential works. Here’s the link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213425/https://www.congreso.gob.gt/assets/uploads/info_legislativo/decretos/17dcf-21-2020.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213556/https://twitter.com/mingobguate/status/1260374200432291841 " Guatemala,GTM,20200504,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No changes regarding international travel and closure of frontiers were found." Guatemala,GTM,20200504,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government extended the state of public calamity and the curfew through the Decree 21-2020. Article 2 of the decree established that is an obligation of the Health Ministry to keep doing education campaigns. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213425/https://www.congreso.gob.gt/assets/uploads/info_legislativo/decretos/17dcf-21-2020.pdf " Guatemala,GTM,20200504,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Government extended the state of public calamity and the curfew through the Decree 21-2020. Article 2 of the decree states that the Health Ministry is “obliged to carry out the laboratory sample for the detection of the SARS CoV-2 virus, to all people in quarantine derived from the COVID-19 pandemic, who may or may not have the characteristic symptoms of coronavirus; as well as people who have been exposed or not in contact with those who have been declared confirmed cases; also to all nationals and migrants who enter the country during the period of the pandemic, regardless of their origin of repatriation and place of entry into the national territory”. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213425/https://www.congreso.gob.gt/assets/uploads/info_legislativo/decretos/17dcf-21-2020.pdf " Guatemala,GTM,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The banning of public events is still in place." Guatemala,GTM,20200508,E1: Income support,1,1,"The income support is still flowing, but it still below 50% of the average wage. May 11: Bonus delivery to families for the purchase of food, primarily. The economic assistance is made to families in poverty condition, with “girls and boys from zero to under 15 years old and pregnant women, through a bank account. The transfer of GTQ 500 USD 64) is subject to the fulfillment of co-responsibility” http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213653/https://plataformacelac.org/programa/1438 http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213612/https://agn.gt/bono-social-se-entrega-a-mas-de-111-mil-familias-durante-emergencia-del-coronavirus/ May 12: ""support workers affected by work suspension, for which the Ministry of Economy (Mineco) made the first disbursement of the Employment Protection Fund yesterday, for Q7 million 909 thousand 725, benefiting 7 thousand 389 people in unemployment "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213819/https://dca.gob.gt/noticias-guatemala-diario-centro-america/entrega-de-programas-sociales-apoya-a-familias-vulnerables-por-el-covid-19/ " Guatemala,GTM,20200508,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,," No new / additional measures found. " Guatemala,GTM,20200514,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"The app that the government have advertised is not 'a reasonable attempt to track everyone' https://web.archive.org/web/20200604202712/https://www.globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/covid-19-tracing-apps-must-not-interfere-human-rights/" Guatemala,GTM,20200515,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The country has mobility restrictions, with exceptions for certain activities. But, in general, the country remains with closure in their working places at least until May 18 http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213356/https://twitter.com/mingobguate/status/1259876507998130177/photo/2" Guatemala,GTM,20200515,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The banning of public events is still in place." Guatemala,GTM,20200515,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The country has mobility restrictions at least until May 18 http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213356/https://twitter.com/mingobguate/status/1259876507998130177/photo/2" Guatemala,GTM,20200516,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes on restrictions on gatherings were found. " Guatemala,GTM,20200516,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government extended the curfew through the Decree 21-2020. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213425/https://www.congreso.gob.gt/assets/uploads/info_legislativo/decretos/17dcf-21-2020.pdf" Guatemala,GTM,20200516,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government extended the state of public calamity and the curfew through the Decree 21-2020. Article 2 of the decree established that is an obligation of the Health Ministry to keep doing education campaigns. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213425/https://www.congreso.gob.gt/assets/uploads/info_legislativo/decretos/17dcf-21-2020.pdf" Guatemala,GTM,20200519,C8: International travel controls,4,,"There are plans for a re-opening of borders, but no specific dates. [/web/20200528211851/https://lahora.gt/giammattei-habla-de-protocolos-para-la-reapertura-del-pais/] " Guatemala,GTM,20200609,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The President of Guatemala announced on Sunday increased travel restrictions in the face of the surge in coronavirus cases. The president said that the measures would take effect on June 16 for an expected period of two weeks. During this period, vehicle traffic will be restricted and alternately, in the department of Guatemala as well as in the provinces of Sacatepequez (southwest), San Marcos (west) and El Progreso (east). It has extended the ban on travel to and from these regions with the exception of the transport of health personnel, the transport of food and other sectors considered essential https://web.archive.org/web/20200619194927/https://www.liberation.fr/direct/element/guatemala-restrictions-des-deplacements-face-a-la-hausse-des-cas-de-coronavirus_114928/" Guatemala,GTM,20200628,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Anytime soon, Guatemala will implement a ""traffic light system"" to decide if workplaces should be closed or not. As said by the President, red will imply closing all but essential. Orange will allow not-essential economic activities to function up to 30% of their capacity. Yellow = all economic activities will be authorized but schools will remain closed. Green = schools will be re-opened. Source: https://www.soy502.com/articulo/semaforo-covid-19-asi-seria-guia-nueva-normalidad-32419" Guatemala,GTM,20200712,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"This Sunday (July 12), the President of Guatemala will announce the traffic light system that will allow a gradual opening of the country's economy. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712233017/https://www.soy502.com/articulo/domingo-anunciaran-alertas-color-reabrir-economia-32419" Guatemala,GTM,20200713,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The President of Guatemala announced a traffic light system that will allow a gradual opening of the country's economy. It will be implemented starting on July 27. Source: https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/07/13/guatemala-coronavirus-un-semaforo-de-4-colores-el-nuevo-sistema-de-alerta-en-el-pais-centroamericano/" Guatemala,GTM,20200724,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075228/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Guatemala,GTM,20200724,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075444/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20200724,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Same but from 27 july, Curfew hours have been reduced, starting at 9pm and ending at 4am." Guatemala,GTM,20200724,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land, air and maritime borders into Guatemala remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala " Guatemala,GTM,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 27 July, the government allowed various industries to resume operations. Shopping complexes (strip malls, not big shopping malls) can open, if they are compliant with health and safety protocols. The President encouraged people to continue to work from home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075444/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075617/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/07/27/world/americas/27reuters-health-coronavirus-guatemala.html " Guatemala,GTM,20200727,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport has reopened in Guatemala, however, there are a number of restrictions on capacity and access can still be very limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075444/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20200810,E1: Income support,1,0, Guatemala,GTM,20200814,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On 14 Aug the govt announces the introduction of tracers to conduct contact tracing via phone calls: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005023158/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1012-%C2%BFqu%C3%A9-es-un-rastreador-de-casos-y-contactos-covid-19.html by 14 Sep the ministry of health counts with 444 tracers in 4 departments: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005023329/https://lahora.gt/salud-hay-444-rastreadores-de-covid-19-en-cuatro-departamentos/" Guatemala,GTM,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903170502/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/guatemala-and-united-nations-world-food-programme-welcome-amazon-donation-of-critical-cooking-supplies-to-support-500-school-feeding-programs-301122108.html" Guatemala,GTM,20200901,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Airport will reopen to commercial flights on Sept 18th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908160619/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-guatemala-airport/guatemalas-international-airport-to-resume-flights-on-sept-18-idUKL1N2FY0H0" Guatemala,GTM,20200909,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of 20 September, schools remain closed. However, there are plans to resume in-person teaching in October. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921210413/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/coronavirus-en-guatemala-coprecovid-alista-estrategia-para-apertura-de-universidades-colegios-y-escuelas/" Guatemala,GTM,20200909,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Government officials are still allowed to work between the hours of 7:00 (local time) and 15:00, while office workers in the private sector are permitted to work between 09:00 and 17:00. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921210904/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/381321/guatemala-authorities-extend-covid-19-measures-until-september-28-update-22 " Guatemala,GTM,20200909,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events remain banned in the country http://web.archive.org/web/20200921210413/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/coronavirus-en-guatemala-coprecovid-alista-estrategia-para-apertura-de-universidades-colegios-y-escuelas/" Guatemala,GTM,20200909,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes found on restrictions on gatherings" Guatemala,GTM,20200909,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes found on public transport" Guatemala,GTM,20200909,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As of 20 September, a nationwide nightly curfew is in place between 21:00 and 04:00. https://archive.fo/Kzmdi" Guatemala,GTM,20200909,E1: Income support,1,0,"As of 20 September, the program ""Bono Familia"" is still being implemented in Guatemala. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921213635/https://republica.gt/2020/09/17/bono-familia-guatemala-300-mil-beneficiarios-esperan-segundo-pago/" Guatemala,GTM,20200909,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy changes found on debt/contract relief" Guatemala,GTM,20200909,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Website of the Ministry of Health is updated with data and recommendations about COVID-19. https://archive.fo/R3Et7" Guatemala,GTM,20200909,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes found" Guatemala,GTM,20200915,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Starting on 15 Sep the public transport is allowed to start operations given that they adhere to the guidelines by the ministry of health: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005031130/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/por-estas-razones-el-transporte-publico-urbano-y-extraurbano-deberan-llevar-a-cabo-ensayos-obligatorios/" Guatemala,GTM,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"National commercial flights have also been resumed in the country from 18 September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921212831/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/en-imagenes-a-dos-dias-de-su-reapertura-asi-luce-el-aeropuerto-internacional-la-aurora/" Guatemala,GTM,20200918,C8: International travel controls,1,,"After six months of closure, Guatemala's air, land, and sea borders reopened on Friday, 18 September. All travelers must present a negative PCR test taken within the 72 hours prior to arrival or undertake a 14-day quarantine. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921211812/https://republica.gt/2020/09/18/cuales-son-los-requisitos-para-ingresar-en-guatemala-por-la-pandemia-del-covid-19/" Guatemala,GTM,20200921,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew" Guatemala,GTM,20200921,E1: Income support,1,0,"Citizen have to register by 30 Sep for the 3rd installment of Bono Familia. The policy has not been discontinued yet as of 5 Oct" Guatemala,GTM,20201001,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 01 October, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance issued new guidelines for schools and universities to give the option of going back to classes if a minimum space is guaranteed per person. The surface area required for each person depends on if the school finds itself in a green, yellow, or red alert municipality. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005025928/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1080-covid-19-mspas-emite-normas-para-funcionamiento-de-universidades-y-centros-de-capacitaci%C3%B3n-t%C3%A9cnica.html This appears to be only a guideline and schools remained closed for the remainder of the 2020 school calendar year. The Ministry of Education Comprehensive Plan for Prevention, Response and Recovery to COVID-19 for the 2020 school year, the modality of distance education, internet education or the like, as well as the Learning at Home strategy, remains in force. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102050600/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/ciclo-escolar-2021-sera-en-modalidad-hibrida-con-clases-presenciales-y-virtuales-confirma-mineduc/" Guatemala,GTM,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"All sorts of businesses can now reopen following the restrictions that vary according to the risk level of the municipality: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005030303/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1079-alertas-sanitarias-covid-19-mspas-actualiza-disposiciones-para-establecimientos.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"They are permitted throughout the country although in red alert areas there is an upper limit of 100 participants: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005030303/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1079-alertas-sanitarias-covid-19-mspas-actualiza-disposiciones-para-establecimientos.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Although there is no upper limit for some parts of the country, in the red areas it is still not permitted for groups of more than 10 to gather (not even in churches): https://web.archive.org/web/20201005030303/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1079-alertas-sanitarias-covid-19-mspas-actualiza-disposiciones-para-establecimientos.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Guatemala lifts its curfew in order to curb the negative economic effects of the lockdown. It is coded as a 0 as the govt seems to push people out of their homes to spend more. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005024827/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/09/29/guatemala-permitira-abrir-bares-y-anuncia-fin-de-toque-de-queda-por-la-pandemia/" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005025928/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1080-covid-19-mspas-emite-normas-para-funcionamiento-de-universidades-y-centros-de-capacitaci%C3%B3n-t%C3%A9cnica.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201102050600/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/ciclo-escolar-2021-sera-en-modalidad-hibrida-con-clases-presenciales-y-virtuales-confirma-mineduc/ On 01 November, UNESCO continues to report that schools in Guatemala remained closed throughout October. http://web.archive.org/web/20201023175315/https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/covid_impact_education.csv" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005025928/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1080-covid-19-mspas-emite-normas-para-funcionamiento-de-universidades-y-centros-de-capacitaci%C3%B3n-t%C3%A9cnica.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005025928/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1080-covid-19-mspas-emite-normas-para-funcionamiento-de-universidades-y-centros-de-capacitaci%C3%B3n-t%C3%A9cnica.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005025928/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1080-covid-19-mspas-emite-normas-para-funcionamiento-de-universidades-y-centros-de-capacitaci%C3%B3n-t%C3%A9cnica.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change in policy: No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005025928/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1080-covid-19-mspas-emite-normas-para-funcionamiento-de-universidades-y-centros-de-capacitaci%C3%B3n-t%C3%A9cnica.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005025928/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1080-covid-19-mspas-emite-normas-para-funcionamiento-de-universidades-y-centros-de-capacitaci%C3%B3n-t%C3%A9cnica.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921212831/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/en-imagenes-a-dos-dias-de-su-reapertura-asi-luce-el-aeropuerto-internacional-la-aurora/" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change in policy: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921212831/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/en-imagenes-a-dos-dias-de-su-reapertura-asi-luce-el-aeropuerto-internacional-la-aurora/" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change in policy: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921213635/https://republica.gt/2020/09/17/bono-familia-guatemala-300-mil-beneficiarios-esperan-segundo-pago/" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921213635/https://republica.gt/2020/09/17/bono-familia-guatemala-300-mil-beneficiarios-esperan-segundo-pago/" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change: https://archive.fo/R3Et7" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Mobile laboratories touring the country: /web/20201014105958/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1090-laboratorios-m%C3%B3viles-del-mspas-estar%C3%A1n-esta-semana-en-jutiapa-y-pet%C3%A9n.html " Guatemala,GTM,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005023158/https://www.mspas.gob.gt/noticias/noticias-ultimas/5-noticias-mspas/1012-%C2%BFqu%C3%A9-es-un-rastreador-de-casos-y-contactos-covid-19.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005031448/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/politica/guatemala-hace-obligatorio-el-uso-de-mascarillas-para-prevenir-contagios-de-coronavirus-ultima-hora/" Guatemala,GTM,20201014,C1: School closing,3,1,"Updating per information located at http://web.archive.org/web/20201023175315/https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/covid_impact_education.csv" Guatemala,GTM,20201014,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"All businesses, including restaurants, bars, and entertainment facilities, may operate, with regulations on social distancing within each facility based on the health alert level in each location. From http://web.archive.org/web/20201023183138/https://gt.usembassy.gov/alert-covid-19-2/" Guatemala,GTM,20201014,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Based on what I have seen on the Guatemala government website http://web.archive.org/web/20201025154342/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201014,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Per this page the requirements to wear masks in public has been in place since April 12, 2020 /web/20201023183256/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 01 November, UNESCO continues to report that schools in Guatemala remained closed throughout October. http://web.archive.org/web/20201023175315/https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/covid_impact_education.csv" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,E1: Income support,1,0,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,H2: Testing policy,2,,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201024,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From 01 November, no change in policy, documents were last updated 03 October: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102054706/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102055018/https://covid19.gob.gt/semaforo.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,C1: School closing,3,1,"In late September, the Education Ministry confirmed that schools will not reopen in 2020 and announced a hybrid system of in-person and distance learning will be implemented in 2021. The government first announced on March 14 that schools would close for three weeks but this time period was extended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116082532/https://www.as-coa.org/articles/coronavirus-latin-america" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The State of Calamity for Coronavirus ended on 30 September 2020. The nationwide curfew has also ended. However, the sale of alcohol will remain prohibited between 9pm to 4am. All businesses, entertainment facilities, and public spaces will be permitted to open, with appropriate measures for social distancing. Everyone should comply with the measures put in place in Guatemala to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075224/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus No region is at green alert level: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075314/https://covid19.gob.gt/datos/semaforo/14noviembre/Reportes_de_covid-19_12_11_2020.pdf" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport has reopened in Guatemala, however, there are a number of restrictions on capacity and access can still be very limited. If you wish to move to or from the airport you should hire a private taxi or driver. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075224/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075224/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,E1: Income support,1,0,"Bono Familia was still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116081322/https://www.bonofamilia.gob.gt/" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change found." Guatemala,GTM,20201102,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus are in place. If you are in Guatemala you should: comply with social distancing of at least 1.5 metres use a face mask in all public spaces, including on the street. People that have recuperated from COVID-19 and those under quarantine must use masks inside their homes If you do not comply with these measures you could be fined or face criminal charges. Fines range from £700 to £15,000. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075224/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122030206/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122030206/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122032053/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122030206/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122032053/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122032053/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122030206/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122035810/https://www.bonofamilia.gob.gt/ " Guatemala,GTM,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122030206/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus The SIB have requested additional information to borrowers, which, hopefully, will help to have a better assessment of the risks involved. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122042945/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Guatemala,GTM,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116075538/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128133010/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128131318/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128131318/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128133010/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128131318/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128131318/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128133010/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128133326/https://www.bonofamilia.gob.gt/" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128133703/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128131318/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128131318/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128131318/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128131318/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084210/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084210/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084210/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084210/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205091155/https://www.bonofamilia.gob.gt/" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205091344/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084210/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084210/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084210/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205084005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201203,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Updated on December 3rd, the government, a member of the COVAX facility, has prepaid about one seventh of the total cost for 6.7 million doses of vaccines and, since a double dose is required, it will vaccinate 3.4 million people, about one fifth of the population. In mid-November, the Ministry of Health created the National Coordination Committee for Vaccination against COVID-19 with the purpose to coordinate the National Strategic Plan. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205091344/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213155440/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213150206/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213150206/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213150206/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213150206/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213150206/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213155440/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213160130/https://www.bonofamilia.gob.gt/" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213161410/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213150206/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html " Guatemala,GTM,20201206,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213150206/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html" Guatemala,GTM,20201206,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213150206/https://covid19.gob.gt/disposiciones.html " Guatemala,GTM,20201206,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213155440/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala/coronavirus" Guam,GUM,20200207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Honoring its commitment to keep the people of Guam safe, the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration respectfully denied a request today from the U.S. State Department to accept entry of a cruise line vessel whose passengers may be infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus."" Informed the public with developments etc. http://web.archive.org/web/20200523113902/http://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/JIC_2_7_2020-1.pdf Also Governor Lou Leon Guerrero posts daily government updates on her facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/govlouguam" Guam,GUM,20200304,H2: Testing policy,0,,"Testing kits arrive in Guam from CDC in US, plan to start testing as soon as validated: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523113457/http://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/News-Release-DPHSS-Guam-Public-Health-Laboratory-Works-to-Validate-Results-of-Newly-Arrived-COVID-19-Test-Kits_-No-Suspect-or-Confirmed-Cases.pdf.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200312,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing starts on 12th April, with figures released daily to the public about cases http://web.archive.org/web/20200523114517/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-75-zero-test-positive-covid-19-guam" Guam,GUM,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"""on Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced that all GDOE schools are closed and all sports activities are suspended. On Monday April 6, 2020, the Superintendent of Education announced that all GDOE schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. However, home learning support will continue to be provided until the last day of classes on May 22, 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200502145133/https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/gdoe/Home/covid-19-information" Guam,GUM,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Published on 16 March with immediate effect: ""Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order 2020-04 relative to responding to confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Executive Order closes all non-essential Government of Guam (GovGuam) offices, closes all public and private schools, and prohibits large gatherings. "" The executive order requires closing of business facilities that can accommodate more than 50 people, and limits occupancy at 50% for businesses with capacity smaller than 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502150721/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-5-executive-order-provides-guidance-covid-19-response-what%E2%80%99s-open-what%E2%80%99s-closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200502150746/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf " Guam,GUM,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Executive Order 2020-04 requires the bans all large gatherings (50+ people), but it does not necessarily require the cancellation of events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502150746/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Executive Order 2020-04 bans all large gatherings with more than 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502150746/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf " Guam,GUM,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Executive Order 2020-04 effective immediately on 16 March: ""MANDATORY SOCIAL-DISTANCING. In all other instances not captured by this prohibition, it is strongly recommended that mitigation measures are implemented and enforced. [...] older residents and those with pre-existing medical conditions are encouraged to limit excursions of any type."" All measures contained in EO4 have been extended to 5 May by EO9. EO4:https://web.archive.org/web/20200502150746/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf EO6: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502161143/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-09-Relative-to-Additional-Isolation-Measures.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200502150746/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf " Guam,GUM,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Paragraph 6 of the Executive Order 2020-04 effective immediately on 16 March introduces a ban on all non-residents arriving from countries with confirmed COVID-19 cases unless they have a recent (less than 1 week old) DPHSS certificate that attests that they are not infected by COVID-19. All provisions of the EO have been extended to 5 May by the EO 2020-10 EO 2020-04: Executive Order 2020-04 effective immediately on 16 March: ""MANDATORY SOCIAL-DISTANCING. In all other instances not captured by this prohibition, it is strongly recommended that mitigation measures are implemented and enforced. [...] older residents and those with pre-existing medical conditions are encouraged to limit excursions of any type."" All measures contained in EO4 have been extended to 5 May by EO9. EO 2020-04: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502150746/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-04_relative_to_responding_to_confirmed_cases_of_novel_coronavirus_covid-19.pdf EO 2020-10: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502153101/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-10-Relative-to-the-Reservation-of-Road-Access-for-Essential-Business-and-Activities-in-a-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The Governor's executive order 2020-5 signed on 19 March and effective at 12 o'clock noon on 20 March through 30 March requires all businesses but essential to close. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502152310/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/03/Executive-Order-2020-05-Relative-to-Mandating-Social-Isolation-Lifting-Restrictions-on-Health-Care-Licensure-and-Clarifying-Status-of-Non-Essential-Government-of-Guam-Operations.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Executive Order 2020-05 prohibits all public gatherings starting at noon on 20 March. This measure has been extended twice with EO 2020-07 and EO 2020-10 to 5 May. EO 2020-05: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502152310/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/03/Executive-Order-2020-05-Relative-to-Mandating-Social-Isolation-Lifting-Restrictions-on-Health-Care-Licensure-and-Clarifying-Status-of-Non-Essential-Government-of-Guam-Operations.pdf EO 2020-07: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502152911/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-07-Relative-to-Establishing-a-Moratorium-on-Evictions-Clarifying-Price-Gouging-Prohibitions-and-Providing-for-Telephonic-Participation-in-Public-Meetings.pdf EO 2020-10: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502153101/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-10-Relative-to-the-Reservation-of-Road-Access-for-Essential-Business-and-Activities-in-a-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200320,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Executive Order 2020-05 effective at noon on 20 March bans all gatherings public and private. These measures have been extended twice by the EO 2020-07 and EO 2020-10 to 5 May. EO 2020-05: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502152310/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/03/Executive-Order-2020-05-Relative-to-Mandating-Social-Isolation-Lifting-Restrictions-on-Health-Care-Licensure-and-Clarifying-Status-of-Non-Essential-Government-of-Guam-Operations.pdf EO 2020-07: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502152911/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-07-Relative-to-Establishing-a-Moratorium-on-Evictions-Clarifying-Price-Gouging-Prohibitions-and-Providing-for-Telephonic-Participation-in-Public-Meetings.pdf EO 2020-10: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502153101/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-10-Relative-to-the-Reservation-of-Road-Access-for-Essential-Business-and-Activities-in-a-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200320,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200523095406/https://www.postguam.com/news/local/cnmi-defends-purchase-of-covid-19-tests-cost-unclear/article_fe654792-7f9c-11ea-a8b7-2710434c6019.html" Guam,GUM,20200331,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The Executive Order 2020-07 extends previous containment measures through 13 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502152911/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-07-Relative-to-Establishing-a-Moratorium-on-Evictions-Clarifying-Price-Gouging-Prohibitions-and-Providing-for-Telephonic-Participation-in-Public-Meetings.pdf " Guam,GUM,20200408,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"This article below suggests a limited contact tracing strategy for one particular case involving church attendees. However, I could not find any official document explaining such a strategy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502174450/https://www.pncguam.com/contact-tracing-for-covid-19-positive-members-of-church-group/" Guam,GUM,20200409,C5: Close public transport,0,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200523110520/https://www.guamvisitorsbureau.com/resources/covid-19" Guam,GUM,20200409,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Guam's Homeland Security office publishes everyday a report of COVID testing like this one: (https://web.archive.org/web/20200502174026/https://ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-105-end-day-results-may-2-two-test-positive-covid-19-dphss) considering the numbers and according to this report from a minor newspaper (which I was not able to archive) the aim is to test all people with symptoms. https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/04/22/guam-covid-test-coronavirus-updates-symptoms-health-care/3001235001/" Guam,GUM,20200411,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Pursuant to Section 19502, Article 5, Chapter 19, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated, DPHSS has executed a Road Closure Traffic Flow plan to ensure that certain designated public roadways are reserved for access only by those individuals who are participating in the essential functions and activities authorized since Executive Order No. 2020-04. Road closures are effective Saturday, April 11, 2020 and will occur from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523110850/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-66-profiles-earlier-confirmed-cases-road-closure-traffic-flow-plan-effect-saturday" Guam,GUM,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Executive Order 2020-10 extends all measures adopted in the EOs 3 to 9 to 5 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502153101/https://www.guam.gov/wpdev-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-2020-10-Relative-to-the-Reservation-of-Road-Access-for-Essential-Business-and-Activities-in-a-Public-Health-Emergency.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200417,E1: Income support,1,0,"""Eligible taxpayers who filed tax returns for either 2019 or 2018 will automatically receive an economic impact payment of up to $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for married couples and up to $500 for each qualifying child. The stimulus program applies to tax filers with adjusted gross income up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506183455/https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/single-post/2020/04/17/First-batch-of-economic-impact-payments-for-Guam-released" Guam,GUM,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Entry restrictions on individuals arriving in Guam from China remain in place as of Friday, February 21, due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. All non-US citizens who have been physically present in China within 14 days prior to arrival will be denied entry into Guam. US citizens, permanent residents, and family members to US citizens will be allowed to enter the territory but will be placed under a 14-day quarantine. Guam officials continue to follow guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. federal government. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/316206/guam-coronavirus-entry-restrictions-in-place-as-of-february-21 https://eu.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/02/21/guam-airport-thermal-scanners-cdc-coronavirus-symptoms-spread/4825952002/ In light of the ongoing concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, on Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced that all GDOE schools are closed and all sports activities are suspended. On Monday April 6, 2020, the Superintendent of Education announced that all GDOE schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. However, home learning support will continue to be provided until the last day of classes on May 22, 2020. Only essential public health and safety personnel should report to work at this time. Administrators, teachers, staff, and division personnel should not report to work. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero announced on Friday 3 April 2020 that she will order additional restrictions for residents, who already have been ordered to stay home unless they are getting food and supplies, providing an essential service or seeking medical care. https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/gdoe/Home/covid-19-information https://eu.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/04/03/governor-leon-guerrero-stay-at-home-lockdown-orders-coronavirus-tips/2938544001/" Guam,GUM,20200427,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Infographics and fact sheets on how to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 are published by the Guam Homeland Security office: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502172948/https://ghs.guam.gov/infographics-and-fact-sheets-coronavirus-covid-19" Guam,GUM,20200427,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change, but access improved thanks to new drive-thru system implemented on Wednesday 27 April https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/04/30/guam-coronavirus-testing-dededo-drive-thru-covid-19-symptoms/3053432001/ (Impossible to archive source)" Guam,GUM,20200428,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Road Closures End this Week In today’s news conference, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced the Road Closure Traffic Flow Plan will no longer be in effect tomorrow, April 28, 2020, based on the recent stable number of cases. The community is reminded that although the road closures will no longer be in effect after today, continue to practice protective measures by traveling for essential business or activities only. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523110839/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-95-one-tests-positive-usnh-dphss-covid-19-expands-week-road-closures-end-after-today" Guam,GUM,20200505,C1: School closing,3,1,"Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506181118/https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506181118/https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506181118/https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200505,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506181118/https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200505,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506181118/https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200505,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Executive Order 2020-11 has extended by 30 days the provisions taken in EO 2020-3 to EO 2020-9 and set to expire on 5 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506181118/https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0430_ssd_to_spkr_re_executive_order_2020-11_-_relative_to_extending_the_public_health_emergency_and_establishing_the_pandemic_conditions_of_readiness_system.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200505,E1: Income support,1,1,"""Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order 2020-12, which establishes Prugråman Salåppe’ Ayudon I Taotao, a direct disaster aid program that will be paid for with the Coronavirus Relief Funds authorized under the CARES Act. This local program supplements and is in addition to the Economic Impact Payment and is not subject to local income taxation. Individuals applying for this program will be given a one-time payment of $300 per eligible person not to exceed $1,200 per household."" ""To assist the states and territories, the federal government has directed money in direct aid to Guam under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act. As part of the CARES Act, Guam received $117,968,257.80. The budget for CARES Act funding was developed based on the United States Department of Treasury’s Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments that was issued on April 22, 2020. This budget was submitted to the Legislature today."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506175749/https://ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-110-governor-signs-executive-orders-2020-12-2020-13cares-act-budget-economic-impact" Guam,GUM,20200507,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Recommending not using public transport. ""To reduce the chances of spreading the virus, please limit the use of your transit services for essential uses such as pharmaceutical, dialysis, medical and groceries. By reducing your contact, you can help prevent the spread. If you are sick, please stay at home and contact your doctor and/or health provider."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200502155141/https://grta.guam.gov/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200523105503/https://grta.guam.gov/" Guam,GUM,20200507,H2: Testing policy,3,,"GRMC (a private hospital) made testing generally available. At some point also drive-thru testing centres started offering testing for people without symptoms, but change is observable on daily reports, I could not find any announcement of the change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605001304/https://ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-113-profiles-earlier-confirmed-cases-grmc-drive-thru-testing-available-dphss-updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200605001343/https://ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-157-end-day-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-dphssgovernor-signs-executive-order" Guam,GUM,20200510,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Executive order 2020-14 allows the reopening of limited business activities https://web.archive.org/web/20200605000710/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.0508_gov_to_speaker_re_executive_order_no._2020-14_-_relative_to_declaring_pandemic_condition_of_readiness_pcor_2.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200510,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"10 May PCOR 2 level of reopening brought in, everyone required to wear a mask in public to enable safe reopening https://archive.fo/3oygS" Guam,GUM,20200522,E1: Income support,1,1,"Executive Order 2020-17 No change in the amount of the support, but eliminates barriers to access (e.g. requirement of searching for work). https://web.archive.org/web/20200605001925/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Executive-Order-2020-17.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200528,C1: School closing,3,1,"Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604235356/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200528,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604235356/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf " Guam,GUM,20200528,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604235356/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200528,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order (EO) 2020-16 relative to allowing additional activities during the Pandemic Condition of Readiness (PCOR) 2. EO 2020-16 extends the public health emergency originally set to expire on May 30 to June 30, 2020. Any place of business, place of worship, or public accommodation shall operate at no greater than 50% occupancy or ten (10) people, whichever is greater. Effective at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020, social gatherings or congregations shall be limited to no more than 25 people regardless of whether the individuals are of a single household unit. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621112902/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-148-governor-signs-executive-order-2020-16-dphss-guidance-memo-2020-10-profiles" Guam,GUM,20200528,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604235356/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200528,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200621182935/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/417740/guam-eases-covid-19-restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20200604235356/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200528,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604235356/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200528,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604235356/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200528,E1: Income support,1,0,"The Guam Department of Labor says the unemployment benefits application should be up and running by Sunday. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200621161552/https://www.pncguam.com/unemployment-benefits-online-application-to-start-sunday/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200621161836/https://www.postguam.com/news/local/update-governor-announces-guams-unemployment-programs-open-for-applications/article_37e76694-a39c-11ea-99cb-93213193bf21.html" Guam,GUM,20200529,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Expanded COVID-19 Testing Continues: DPHSS, in collaboration with the Government of Guam (GovGuam), private, and federal agencies continue expanded COVID-19 testing. Testing options include: - Drive-Through Testing free and open to residents of specified localities - Walk-In Testing: Thursday, June 4, 2020 In each locality, testing will occur at a set date throughout the month of June. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621113532/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-150-updated-quarantine-protocol-gpd-monitor-fraudulent-checks-expanded-testing" Guam,GUM,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"June 1 - The Government of Guam reopened for business, with all employees being called back to their offices. Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero announced last week that while GovGuam workers are required back at work, those who can telework are still being encouraged to do so. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200621175722/https://www.pncguam.com/govguam-workers-return-to-work-safeguards-in-place/ June 5 - Executive order 2020-20: Any place of business, place of worship, or public accommodation as permitted under applicable Public Health Guidance may resume operations provided it does so at no more than 50% capacity or up to 10 people, whichever is greater http://web.archive.org/web/20200621115848/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/executive_order_no._2020-20.pdf List of permitted businesses: 18/06 - http://web.archive.org/web/20200621115824/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-186-dphss-releases-guidance-memos-2020-21-2020-22 http://web.archive.org/web/20200621120102/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/dphss_guidance_memo_2020-21_addtl_businesses_50_occup_signed_06-18-20.pdf 13/06 - https://web.archive.org/web/20200621115229/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DPHSS-Guidance-Memorandum-2020-19-Additional-Businesses-and-Organization....pdf 6/06 - http://web.archive.org/web/20200621115709/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/DPHSS-GUIDANCE-MEMO-2020-14.pdf 15/05 - https://web.archive.org/web/20200621115500/https://www.investguam.com/wp-content/uploads/coronavirus/govguam%20agency/DPHSS%20Memorandum%202020-08.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200601,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has issued DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 relative to the new protocol for the quarantine of travelers into Guam to be effective Monday, June 1, 2020. Current, returning, and intended residents of Guam, persons who are essential healthcare or other essential workers as defined in DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11, or persons who traveled to Guam because of an emergency or personal hardship situation may be allowed to complete the 14-day quarantine requirement at their home residence or rented lodging location. They must provide valid Guam ID, mayor’s verification, OR sign a declaration of residency upon arrival. Non-residents will still be subject to quarantine at the GovGuam designated quarantine facility. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, with the nasopharyngeal swab taken at most one week prior to arrival, is still necessary to self-quarantine at a non-government quarantine facility, such as their rental lodging. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200621180038/https://www.pncguam.com/public-health-issues-updated-quarantine-protocol-effective-monday/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200621180045/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DPHSS-GUIDANCE-MEMO-2020-11-05-29-20c.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200601,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Expanded testing continues Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621113759/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-154-two-positive-cases-covid-19-reported-profiles-earlier-confirmed-cases-returning" Guam,GUM,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"June 2 - The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) will be using a remote monitoring system known as Symptoms Monitoring Service to monitor individuals identified as close contacts to confirmed COVID-19 cases and returning residents in 14-day home quarantine. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200621122244/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/JIC-Release-No.-156-DPHSS-Launches-Symptoms-Monitoring-Service-for-COVID-19-Expanded-Testing-Continues-.docx.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200621122259/https://www.pncguam.com/public-health-deploys-covid-19-monitoring-app/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200621122309/https://www.pncguam.com/jic-156-dphss-launches-symptoms-monitoring-service-for-covid-19-expanded-testing-continues/ Previous coding info: It was previously coded as 1 since contact tracing efforts were made on a case by case basis when a cluster was identified (e.g. the church incident in early April), but given the low numbers of cases in Guam, I belive that they managed to do contact tracing in most of the identified cases. Most communicates contain the location of the identified cases and the travel history, but here is the only communicate that talks expressly about contact tracing: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605003557/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-56-profiles-earlier-confirmed-cases-dphss-phone-calls-part-contact-tracing Here a report on 3 June that says that new cases were discovered thanks to contact tracing: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605003635/https://www.postguam.com/news/local/one-covid-19-case-associated-with-significant-cluster/article_67f6e474-a543-11ea-b4e1-072251bba437.html" Guam,GUM,20200605,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closing continues. Under EO 2020-20, DPHSS may permit the opening of smaller schools for the purpose of testing a pilot program designed to inform the development of procedures and guidelines for the opening of additional schools throughout the island. Outside of this pilot program, public and private schools on Guam serving prekindergarten through 12th grade students will remain closed for educational purposes through the end of the public health emergency. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621114325/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/executive_order_no._2020-20.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"June 15 - DPHSS Issues Guidance Memos 2020-19, 2020-20 - Effective Monday, June 15, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.: Sporting events, tournaments, and other similar activities are prohibited. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200621180913/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-165-revised-dphss-guidance-memo-2020-11-relative-quarantine-protocols-dphss-issues May 28 - Executive Order 2020 -16 extends all previously taken measures relative to containment to 29 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604235356/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EO-2020-16.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200605,C8: International travel controls,2,,"June 5 - Quarantine on returning travelers ongoing. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200621180312/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/executive_order_no._2020-20.pdf June 1 - The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has issued DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11 relative to the new protocol for the quarantine of travelers into Guam to be effective Monday, June 1, 2020. Current, returning, and intended residents of Guam, persons who are essential healthcare or other essential workers as defined in DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-11, or persons who traveled to Guam because of an emergency or personal hardship situation may be allowed to complete the 14-day quarantine requirement at their home residence or rented lodging location. They must provide valid Guam ID, mayor’s verification, OR sign a declaration of residency upon arrival. Non-residents will still be subject to quarantine at the GovGuam designated quarantine facility. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, with the nasopharyngeal swab taken at most one week prior to arrival, is still necessary to self-quarantine at a non-government quarantine facility, such as their rental lodging. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200621180038/https://www.pncguam.com/public-health-issues-updated-quarantine-protocol-effective-monday/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200621180045/https://www.pncguam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DPHSS-GUIDANCE-MEMO-2020-11-05-29-20c.pdf " Guam,GUM,20200606,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Infographics, fact sheets and daily bulletins on how to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 are published by the Guam Homeland Security office: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502172948/https://ghs.guam.gov/infographics-and-fact-sheets-coronavirus-covid-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200621121640/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/news?keyword=covid&category=All&new_date%5Bmin%5D%5Bdate%5D=&new_date%5Bmax%5D%5Bdate%5D=&dengue=All" Guam,GUM,20200619,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Expanded COVID-19 Testing Continues - The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), in collaboration with the Government of Guam, the Mayors Council of Guam, private, and federal agencies, continues expanded COVID-19 testing. Testing is free and open to the public while supplies last. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. If your village is not listed, please proceed to a neighboring village for testing. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200621120930/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-188-seven-confirmed-cases-dod-profiles-confirmed-casespua-benefits-may-impact-snap" Guam,GUM,20200621,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing ongoing. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200621122906/https://www.postguam.com/news/local/dphss-airmen-violated-orders-contact-tracing-underway/article_80bb0e1e-b2d5-11ea-a9da-bb4fffb4424a.html" Guam,GUM,20200701,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) has updated protocols relative to the quarantine, testing, and monitoring requirements for all travelers entering Guam. Effective after midnight on Wednesday July 1, 2020, the following changes will be implemented: Hotspot locations will be renamed as “High Risk Areas” For the US, risk status will be determined on a state-by-state level, to include territories. The default level of quarantine required upon arrival on Guam is based on whether or not a traveler is coming from a High Risk Area. A Pre-Arrival Negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test, in particular those traveling from a High Risk Area, is necessary to determine the location of quarantine required and eligibility to qualify for an abbreviated quarantine length. Residency status will NOT determine the level of quarantine or testing required. Considerations for alternate quarantine locations will still be made in certain limited circumstances. High Risk locations will be determined by a calculated COVID-19 Area Risk (CAR) score, which primarily assesses an area’s recently calculated Case Doubling Time and Test Positivity Rate. Current high risk areas include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Africa, Central America, Middle East, and South America. For more information, visit http://dphss.guam.gov/covid-19-dphss-mandatory-quarantine-procedures/. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702125315/https://ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-202-new-quarantine-requirements-travelers-entering-guam-covid-19-testing-available" Guam,GUM,20200703,C1: School closing,3,1,"Plans to reopen all public schools for the new academic year. The tentative date for reopening is 11 August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714084928/https://www.postguam.com/news/local/officials-working-on-opening-of-schools/article_722d889a-c4d2-11ea-b3f1-479053200ff9.html Cafeterias in schools are open for the Grab n Go meals programme: https://web.archive.org/web/20200714085303/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-214-astumbo-elementary-school-closed-after-worker-tests-positive-covid-19" Guam,GUM,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"EO 2020-22 extends the state of emergency to 30 July. Under PCOR2, some businesses continue to operate with limited capacity, but no restriction is lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714090838/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-206-end-day-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-dphss-four-confirmed-cases-dls-one" Guam,GUM,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"EO 2020-22 extends the state of emergency to 30 July. No restriction lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714090838/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-206-end-day-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-dphss-four-confirmed-cases-dls-one" Guam,GUM,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"EO 2020-22 extends the state of emergency to 30 July. No restriction lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714090838/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-206-end-day-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-dphss-four-confirmed-cases-dls-one" Guam,GUM,20200703,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No mention of this, but the extension of the state of emergency invites caution." Guam,GUM,20200703,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No mention of this, but the extension of the state of emergency invites caution." Guam,GUM,20200703,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""high risk area"" list updated with new US States (Kansas, Louisiana, Ohio, etc.) and countries (Sweden, Bulgaria, Mexico, etc.). 14-day quarantine rule will now apply to travellers from these areas too. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714085943/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-218-cumulative-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-profiles-confirmed-cases-updated" Guam,GUM,20200703,E1: Income support,1,0,"Unemployment benefits are made available to eligible Guam residents who were furloughed, laid-off, or received a reduction in hours as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) provides up to $345 to eligible individuals through December 31, 2020, and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) Programs provides an additional $600 starting from April through the end of July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714091919/https://sannicolas.house.gov/guam-covid-19-relief" Guam,GUM,20200703,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Apparently, US's PPP applies in Guam too, this could qualify as narrow contract relief. ""The Paycheck Protection Program help small businesses retain their employees to provide funds to pay their employees up to eight weeks including benefits. These funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. At least 75% of the Paycheck Protection Program must be toward payroll to be forgiven. Collateral or personal guarantees are not required, and the loan will be deferred for the first six months."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200714091919/https://sannicolas.house.gov/guam-covid-19-relief" Guam,GUM,20200703,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The homeland security and the DPHSS do a pretty good job in making available information on the current COVID situation." Guam,GUM,20200703,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Drive-through and walk-in test centres continues expanding and now also available in Dededo https://web.archive.org/web/20200714085624/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-216-cumulative-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-profiles-confirmed-cases-covid-19" Guam,GUM,20200703,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is continued to be used to identify new cases: https://web.archive.org/web/20200714085943/https://www.ghs.guam.gov/jic-release-no-218-cumulative-results-two-test-positive-covid-19-profiles-confirmed-cases-updated" Guam,GUM,20200720,C1: School closing,3,1,"Guam is now in Pandemic Condition of Readiness3. PCOR 3 also allows all schools to re-open, from kindergarten to 12th grade along with UOG and GCC. However, all schools and businesses must submit a reopening plan to Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20200726072106/https://www.pncguam.com/pcor-3-by-monday-quarantine-restrictions-eased-by-next-friday/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200726072142/https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/07/20/guam-covid-19-update-cases-deaths/5476777002/ ^recoded as 3G from 0 because closures remained" Guam,GUM,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Guam is now in Pandemic Condition of Readiness3. All businesses are allowed to operate at a capacity of 50% or 10 people, whichever is greater, once plans are submitted to Public Health. Senior centers remain closed and organized sports still aren't allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200726072142/https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/07/20/guam-covid-19-update-cases-deaths/5476777002/" Guam,GUM,20200720,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Even though Guam moved to PCOR3 on July 20, what that means is that all businesses will be allowed to operate, but with the exception of senior citizen centers and organized sports leagues, tournaments, and events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200726072106/https://www.pncguam.com/pcor-3-by-monday-quarantine-restrictions-eased-by-next-friday/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200726072142/https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/07/20/guam-covid-19-update-cases-deaths/5476777002/ " Guam,GUM,20200720,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"With PCOR3 effective on July 20, the governor said that the social gatherings limit will be increased from 25 to 50 people applicable to outdoor gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200726072106/https://www.pncguam.com/pcor-3-by-monday-quarantine-restrictions-eased-by-next-friday/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200726072142/https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/2020/07/20/guam-covid-19-update-cases-deaths/5476777002/ " Guam,GUM,20200808,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""All bars on Guam must close for at least two weeks starting Saturday [8 August] to combat the rising number of confirmed coronavirus cases on the island, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said."" http://archive.fo/evIcH" Guam,GUM,20200808,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In addition to existing restrictions on public gathering, the government continues to discourage events: ""Additional Caution Against Unnecessary Activity and Off-island Travel. Guam residents are encouraged to exercise caution when engaging in non-essential activities and discouraged from unnecessary travel off-island to any destination."" http://archive.fo/w/gAZv9" Guam,GUM,20200808,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Executive Order issued on 8 August included the following measures: ""There will also be additional restrictions on social gatherings. The number of people allowed at indoor or outdoor gatherings will be reduced from 50 to 25. Funeral services will be limited to 10 people, with viewings available exclusively for immediate family members. At-home wakes will also be prohibited. The governor said many of the new cases have been linked to funeral gatherings."" http://archive.fo/evIcH" Guam,GUM,20200808,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing is widely available. ""DPHSS, in collaboration with the Government of Guam, the Mayors Council of Guam, private, and federal agencies, continues expanded COVID-19 testing. Testing is free and open to the public while supplies last. No symptoms are needed to qualify for testing. If your village is not listed, please proceed to a neighboring village for testing."" http://archive.fo/w7m8s" Guam,GUM,20200815,C1: School closing,3,1,"'All public and private schools serving prekindergarten through 12th grade will be closed for in-person instruction and activities through August 31, 2020, unless continued by further executive order.' http://archive.fo/XBZwt" Guam,GUM,20200815,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Non essential retail stores required to close. http://archive.fo/XBZwt" Guam,GUM,20200815,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Congregation is prohibited, with 'congregation' being defined as ' a meeting of more than one person where the individuals are not members of a single household unit' http://archive.fo/XBZwt" Guam,GUM,20200815,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"'Congregation is prohibited', with 'congregation' being defined as ' a meeting of more than one person where the individuals are not members of a single household unit' http://archive.fo/XBZwt" Guam,GUM,20200815,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"'From Sunday, August 16, 2020, all public gatherings or congregations for purposes of public entertainment, recreation, food and beverage service, religious services, theater, bowling, fitness, and other similar activities, to include all public venues in which the serving, provision, or consumption of prepared food or beverages occurs at a table or bar, or for consumption on-premises, are prohibited.' http://archive.fo/XBZwt" Guam,GUM,20200815,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"'Guam residents are strongly discouraged from unnecessary off-island travel to any destination' http://archive.fo/XBZwt" Guam,GUM,20200819,C1: School closing,3,1,"After being closed for the summer, the University of Guam starts classes on August 19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200904181547/https://www.uog.edu/_resources/files/admissions/course-schedule/2020-Fanuchanan-Fall-CourseSchedule-09012020.pdf https://archive.fo/zuvNd previous code: ""'All public and private schools serving prekindergarten through 12th grade will be closed for in-person instruction and activities through August 31, 2020, unless continued by further executive order.' http://archive.fo/XBZwt """ Guam,GUM,20200820,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"'Effective 12:00 p.m., August 21, pending an Executive Order, for one week, all businesses will be closed with the exception of grocery stores, healthcare operations, including pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, hardware stores, and those operations critical to health, shelter, and the preservation of life' http://archive.fo/0NvuK" Guam,GUM,20200821,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"DPHSS Guidance Memo 2020-29, whose mask-related measures were reaffirmed by the latest memo, 2020-37, requires the wearing of face masks in all businesses and other establishments. https://web.archive.org/web/20200909133952/https://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/DPHSS-GUIDANCE-MEMO-2020-29-PCOR3-Minimum-Requirements-07-20-20.pdf" Guam,GUM,20200910,C1: School closing,3,1,"Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced Thursday that she will be extending Guam’s Stay-at-Home order by one more week, until 12 pm on Friday, September 18. No further restrictions will be eased at this time under the current PCOR 1/Stay-at-Home order. It was then extended until Friday, September 4, with some restrictions eased such as banks resuming face-to-face operations, construction getting back to work outside the fence and public parks/beaches reopening for individual exercise. Last Friday, as the Governor announced the island’s 14th COVID-related death, she also extended her executive order until tomorrow, Friday, September 11 at 12 pm. However, with deaths being recorded daily, new cases not declining as quickly as she’d hoped, and hospitalizations still increasing steadily, Leon Guerrero says the island must stay the course one more week, until Friday, September 18 at 12 pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921071735/https://www.pncguam.com/governor-extends-stay-at-home-order-by-one-week/ The governor’s stay-at-home order, which is now set to expire at noon on Sept. 25, directs “all persons in Guam” to remain in their residences, except for essential activities such as food shopping, visiting a doctor or commuting to and from work. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921071844/https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/stay-at-home-order-is-extended-on-guam-as-island-records-its-30th-coronavirus-death-1.645397" Guam,GUM,20200910,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The governor’s stay-at-home order, which is now set to expire at noon on Sept. 25, directs “all persons in Guam” to remain in their residences, except for essential activities such as food shopping, visiting a doctor or commuting to and from work. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921071844/https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/stay-at-home-order-is-extended-on-guam-as-island-records-its-30th-coronavirus-death-1.645397" Guam,GUM,20200910,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The governor’s stay-at-home order, which is now set to expire at noon on Sept. 25, directs “all persons in Guam” to remain in their residences, except for essential activities such as food shopping, visiting a doctor or commuting to and from work. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921071844/https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/stay-at-home-order-is-extended-on-guam-as-island-records-its-30th-coronavirus-death-1.645397" Guam,GUM,20200910,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The governor’s stay-at-home order, which is now set to expire at noon on Sept. 25 https://web.archive.org/web/20200921071844/https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/stay-at-home-order-is-extended-on-guam-as-island-records-its-30th-coronavirus-death-1.645397" Guam,GUM,20200910,C5: Close public transport,0,," To prevent the spread of Covid -19 virus with an overabundance of caution, we ask our riders to practice the proper precautions as per the directive by the Governor's Office, Office of Homeland Security, Dept of Public Health & Social Services to practice social distancing by limiting your social contact to emergency and essential purposes only. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523105523/https://grta.guam.gov/" Guam,GUM,20200910,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The governor’s stay-at-home order, which is now set to expire at noon on Sept. 25, directs “all persons in Guam” to remain in their residences, except for essential activities such as food shopping, visiting a doctor or commuting to and from work. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921071844/https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/stay-at-home-order-is-extended-on-guam-as-island-records-its-30th-coronavirus-death-1.645397" Guam,GUM,20200910,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Local policies at your destination may require you to be tested for COVID-19 before you are allowed to enter Guam. If you test positive on arrival, you may be required to isolate for a period of time. You may even be prevented from returning as scheduled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907030223/https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-guam https://web.archive.org/web/20200907205225/https://www.officeholidays.com/coronavirus/guam" Guam,GUM,20200910,E1: Income support,1,0,"As per the previous note." Guam,GUM,20200910,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), in partnership with the Office of the Governor and Office of Technology, today (Thursday) unveiled the Guam COVID Alert app, an exposure notification app that has the ability to alert users if they have been exposed to other app users who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Guam is the first U.S. Territory to launch an exposure notification app developed by engineers with Apple, Google, and the PathCheck Foundation that uses Bluetooth technology for digital contact tracing. https://www.pncguam.com/guam-launches-covid-alert-mobile-app-to-aid-contact-tracing-efforts/" Guam,GUM,20200922,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero, announced that restrictions, such as mandatory quarantine for all incoming travelers, remain in place. Source: vhttp://web.archive.org/web/20200930111803/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/426845/guam-will-relax-covid-restrictions-slightly" Guam,GUM,20200924,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Governor Lou Leon Guerrero announced the launch of a Covid tracing app for Guam. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930111803/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/426845/guam-will-relax-covid-restrictions-slightly" Guam,GUM,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""The lockdown is due to expire at noon tomorrow, Friday, September 25. At that time, these restrictions will be lifted or altered: - Retail stores and other businesses such as hair and nail salons, tattoo shops, and pet grooming can operate at 25% capacity, maintaining 6ft distancing - All mall common-areas will remain closed despite store reopening - In-dining will still be prohibited however, outdoor dining will be allowed for those living in the same household, maintaining 6ft distancing between tables - Solitary and non-contact sports will be allowed to resume (firing ranges, golf, scuba diving, tennis); no organized sports allowed. - General office work will be permitted to resume, however teleworking is still encouraged Any face-to-face meetings or consultations are by appointment only and there will be no waiting rooms open (preventing congregation) (...) - Beaches and parks remain closed for anything beyond individual exercise. (...) Leon Guerrero said GovGuam will start coming back to work but teleworking is being encouraged. Face-to-face business will be by appointment only for any government agency (...) GovGuam is starting with low-risk businesses and activities and phasing into more “high-risk” ones (...) The Governor said they’re looking at what can safely reopen in the next phase. (...) The gyms is something that we’re looking at, possibly dining-in at restaurants and we’re looking at possibly child care centers."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930113139/https://www.pncguam.com/pcor-1-continues-on-guam-however-business-reopening-restrictions-to-be-lifted-in-phased-approach/" Guam,GUM,20200925,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has extended the PCOR 1 status on Guam. However, she’s implementing a “phased-in” reopening of businesses and activities. The island is no-longer under a “stay-at-home” order, instead a “safer-at-home” advisory has been issued."" ""General office work will be permitted to resume, however teleworking is still encouraged"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930113139/https://www.pncguam.com/pcor-1-continues-on-guam-however-business-reopening-restrictions-to-be-lifted-in-phased-approach/" Guam,GUM,20200925,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero, announced that restrictions, such as mandatory quarantine for all incoming travelers, remain in place. In addition, ""starting at 12 pm Saturday, September 26 all incoming travelers will still have to quarantine in the GovGuam hotel facility. However, a passenger will be allowed to take a COVID test on Day 6 of their quarantine. When/if that comes back negative, they can leave the facility and finish their quarantining period (14 days total) at home."" Source: vhttp://web.archive.org/web/20200930111803/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/426845/guam-will-relax-covid-restrictions-slightly http://web.archive.org/web/20200930113139/https://www.pncguam.com/pcor-1-continues-on-guam-however-business-reopening-restrictions-to-be-lifted-in-phased-approach/" Guam,GUM,20201001,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools continue to be closed with the exception of 2 online learning options outlined here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012212723/https://www.gdoe.net/District/Portal/covid-19-information" Guam,GUM,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of Sept 18, the opening of specific businesses and services continues: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012214227/https://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Executive-Order-No.-2020-36-Relative-to-Authorizing-the-Operation-of-Additional-Businesses-and-Activities-During-Pandemic-Condition-of-Readiness-1-PCOR-1-1.pdf" Guam,GUM,20201003,C1: School closing,3,1,"Child-care centres are to resume from 3rd October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019221821/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/427457/guam-restrictions-to-ease-despite-62-more-covid-19-cases" Guam,GUM,20201003,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Public restrictions eased on 3rd October 2020, ""with the opening of public parks and beaches, although people at those locations are meant to be limited to five people per group."" In addition, sports organisations can resume training, as long as it is non-contact, and placed of worship will operate at 25% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019221621/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/427497/guam-suffers-50th-death-from-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201019221821/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/427457/guam-restrictions-to-ease-despite-62-more-covid-19-cases " Guam,GUM,20201003,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222209/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guam,GUM,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019221821/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/427457/guam-restrictions-to-ease-despite-62-more-covid-19-cases" Guam,GUM,20201003,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222209/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guam,GUM,20201003,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Appears to be no change despite rising cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019221821/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/427457/guam-restrictions-to-ease-despite-62-more-covid-19-cases" Guam,GUM,20201003,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019221821/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/427457/guam-restrictions-to-ease-despite-62-more-covid-19-cases" Guam,GUM,20201003,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222209/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guam,GUM,20201003,E1: Income support,1,0,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222209/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guam,GUM,20201003,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222209/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guam,GUM,20201003,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222209/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guam,GUM,20201003,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222209/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guam,GUM,20201020,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Superintendent of Education has directed all Guam Department of Education (GDOE) schools to continue distance learning and has postponed face-to-face instruction until at least January 2021. This was announced on the 16th of October. The superintendent indicated he has directed all GDOE schools to continue distance learning through hard copy and online instructional models for the second quarter. The second quarter began Friday, October 16, 2020. He also directed that face-to-face classroom instruction will not be offered during the second quarter based on risks associated with the island’s current public health situation, which is unlikely to be conducive to in-classroom learning by December 2020. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201029224514/https://www.gdoe.net/District/Portal/gdoe-news Guam Department of Education covid-19 Information page: http://web.archive.org/web/20201029223651/https://www.gdoe.net/District/Portal/covid-19-information" Guam,GUM,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Department of Public Health and Social Services issued Guidance Memo 2020-042, which details minimum requirements for Halloween celebrations. The guidelines are designed to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infection. Public Health discourages traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, and social gatherings of more than five individuals at a Halloween and/or costume party, haunted houses, etc., are strictly prohibited. https://archive.vn/LRzWT " Guam,GUM,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Today, 28 October, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order No. 2020-38 relative to the implementation of COVID-19 public health enforcement rules and the extension of the public health emergency. The public health emergency is now set to expire on November 29, 2020. Signed document - http://web.archive.org/web/20201029234940/https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.1028_executive_order_no._2020-38_-_relative_to_implementation_of_covid-19_public_health_enforcement_rules_and_extension_of_the_public_health_emergency.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201029234924/https://guamrecovery.com/guam-is-in-pandemic-condition-of-readiness-1-pcor-1-effective-at-1201-a-m-on-sunday-august-16-2020-through-1159-p-m-on-saturday-august-29-2020/ Business Operations & Guidelines - http://web.archive.org/web/20201030000957/https://guamrecovery.com/business-operational-guidelines-and-information-for-guam/ " Guam,GUM,20201029,C1: School closing,2,1,"The school for military dependents (Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific West) opened on October 26th. General Guam Public school is likely to remain closed until January. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109184128/https://www.postguam.com/news/local/dodea-to-reopen-guam-schools-gdoe-sticks-to-january/article_f06d1f36-0f4b-11eb-b45f-afad557ff331.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201109184254/https://www.dodea.edu/covid-operations.cfm " Guam,GUM,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures found" Guam,GUM,20201029,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Arriving passengers (Air or Sea) are subject to a 14-day quarantine period regardless of pre-arrival COVID-19 test results. http://web.archive.org/web/20201030000114/https://guamrecovery.com/arriving-passengers-air-or-sea-are-subject-to-a-14-day-quarantine-period-regardless-of-pre-arrival-covid-19-test-results/ Arriving passengers (air or sea) with direct flight/voyage into Guam that originate from a country with No Reported Cases are not required to have a COVID-19 test and are not required to quarantine. However, such individuals are subject to the certain requirements as seen in the link below. http://web.archive.org/web/20201030000441/https://guamrecovery.com/arriving-passengers-from-countries-with-no-reported-cases/ " Guam,GUM,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information on Covid-19 in Guam http://web.archive.org/web/20201029234310/https://guamrecovery.com/" Guam,GUM,20201029,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Wide testing continues https://web.archive.org/web/20201109184426/https://www.facebook.com/guamdphss/photos/a.629084677209668/3421651407952967/" Guam,GUM,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Department of Public Health and Social Services GUAM COVID ALERT App can be downloaded on an iphone or Andriod and used to notify users who have likely been exposed so you can reduce the risk of infection for your friends and family and help Guam stop the spread. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029233135/https://guamcovidalert.guam.gov/ " Guam,GUM,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"See above extension of executive order 2020 36. " Guam,GUM,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events remain broadly cancelled as a result of the executive order. Certain exceptions remain for places of worship with heavy restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222209/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guam,GUM,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Max gathering remains at 5 people, according to executive order 2020 36 https://web.archive.org/web/20201020073605/https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.1001_executive_order_no._2020-36_-_relative_to_authorizing_the_operation_of_additional_businesses_and_activities_during_pandemic_condition_of_readiness_1_pcor_1_1.pdf" Guam,GUM,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"People are still recommended to stay at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20201030000957/https://guamrecovery.com/business-operational-guidelines-and-information-for-guam/" Guam,GUM,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change found, so marked as a continuation of previous coding. However, due to the lack of recent information, it might be valuable to double check this is still in place" Guam,GUM,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Mandatory Quarantine remains. " Guam,GUM,20201030,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change in economic policy found" Guam,GUM,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No non-federal investment found, although the national CARES act seems to be prominently in the news. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109181927/https://www.postguam.com/news/local/842-tax-refunds-93-eip-payments-to-be-mailed/article_1383c2ac-1ffc-11eb-8d12-07d9a4e749e7.html" Guam,GUM,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"General information campaign continues, and in particular, Guam is actively promoting their tracing app on government websites, and facebook. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109182619/https://guamcovidalert.guam.gov/" Guam,GUM,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Guam is actively promoting their tracing app. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109182619/https://guamcovidalert.guam.gov/" Guam,GUM,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Executive order 2036 seems to remain in effect, mandating masks unless engaged in physical exercise. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020073605/https://ghs.guam.gov/sites/default/files/20.1001_executive_order_no._2020-36_-_relative_to_authorizing_the_operation_of_additional_businesses_and_activities_during_pandemic_condition_of_readiness_1_pcor_1_1.pdf" Guam,GUM,20201110,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change found." Guam,GUM,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change found." Guam,GUM,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change found." Guam,GUM,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change found." Guam,GUM,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures found. " Guam,GUM,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change found." Guam,GUM,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change found. " Guam,GUM,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change found. " Guam,GUM,20201110,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change found. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122111508/https://sannicolas.house.gov/guam-covid-19-relief" Guam,GUM,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures found. " Guam,GUM,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found. " Guam,GUM,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change. Guam has substantially increased its number of testing facilities Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122111731/https://www.postguam.com/news/local/guam-sees-3-more-covid-19-related-fatalities/article_9f4eeca6-2bcf-11eb-acc9-ef55097c49e1.html" Guam,GUM,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change found. " Guam,GUM,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change found. " Guam,GUM,20201123,C1: School closing,2,1,"PROHIBITION ON IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION. All public and private schools serving students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade continue to be prohibited from in-person instruction. Schools may open for faculty and staff to facilitate distance learning and ensure operational continuity subject to applicable DPHSS Guidance and Directives. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130173638/https://guamrecovery.com/guam-is-in-pandemic-condition-of-readiness-1-pcor-1-effective-at-1201-a-m-on-sunday-august-16-2020-through-1159-p-m-on-saturday-august-29-2020/" Guam,GUM,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130173638/https://guamrecovery.com/guam-is-in-pandemic-condition-of-readiness-1-pcor-1-effective-at-1201-a-m-on-sunday-august-16-2020-through-1159-p-m-on-saturday-august-29-2020/" Guam,GUM,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since there is a restriction on gatherings it will definitely affect public events" Guam,GUM,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"SOCIAL GATHERINGS OR CONGREGATIONS. A “congregation” or “social gathering” is a meeting for a common and singular purpose where individuals are not members of a single household. Social gatherings and congregations shall be limited to no more than five (5) persons, unless otherwise provided herein or in applicable DPHSS Guidance or Directives. The terms “social gathering” and “congregation” are not intended to include meetings of businesses, organizations, or government agencies held for the purpose of carrying out official business of such entities. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130173638/https://guamrecovery.com/guam-is-in-pandemic-condition-of-readiness-1-pcor-1-effective-at-1201-a-m-on-sunday-august-16-2020-through-1159-p-m-on-saturday-august-29-2020/" Guam,GUM,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update." Guam,GUM,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Staying at home is recommended especially for the elderly and the sick people. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130173638/https://guamrecovery.com/guam-is-in-pandemic-condition-of-readiness-1-pcor-1-effective-at-1201-a-m-on-sunday-august-16-2020-through-1159-p-m-on-saturday-august-29-2020/" Guam,GUM,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No new update" Guam,GUM,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new update" Guam,GUM,20201123,E1: Income support,1,0,"No new policy found" Guam,GUM,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new policy found" Guam,GUM,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130171457/https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/?_rdc=1&_rdr" Guam,GUM,20201123,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new change in policy found. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130171457/https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/?_rdc=1&_rdr" Guam,GUM,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new change in policy found. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130171457/https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/?_rdc=1&_rdr" Guam,GUM,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No new update" Guam,GUM,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"No Policy change. The public health emergency extended and is now set to expire on December 29, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215023057/https://guamrecovery.com/guam-is-in-pandemic-condition-of-readiness-1-pcor-1-effective-at-1201-a-m-on-sunday-august-16-2020-through-1159-p-m-on-saturday-august-29-2020/ " Guam,GUM,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No Policy change. The public health emergency extended and is now set to expire on December 29, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215023057/https://guamrecovery.com/guam-is-in-pandemic-condition-of-readiness-1-pcor-1-effective-at-1201-a-m-on-sunday-august-16-2020-through-1159-p-m-on-saturday-august-29-2020/ " Guam,GUM,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No Policy change. The public health emergency extended and is now set to expire on December 29, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215023057/https://guamrecovery.com/guam-is-in-pandemic-condition-of-readiness-1-pcor-1-effective-at-1201-a-m-on-sunday-august-16-2020-through-1159-p-m-on-saturday-august-29-2020/ " Guam,GUM,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No Policy change. The public health emergency extended and is now set to expire on December 29, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215023057/https://guamrecovery.com/guam-is-in-pandemic-condition-of-readiness-1-pcor-1-effective-at-1201-a-m-on-sunday-august-16-2020-through-1159-p-m-on-saturday-august-29-2020/ " Guam,GUM,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Through Executive Order 2020-40, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero established the Small Business Rent Assistance Grant Program. The purpose of the Small Business Rent Assistance Grant Program is to provide small businesses with rental assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualifying businesses include food and beverage establishments, brick and mortar retail, and personal services (e.g. salons) who fall under the SBA’s definition of small business. Awards will equate to two months’ rent or $15,000, whichever is less, to be used for rents paid or unpaid during the pandemic period. Application was made from November 25. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215024527/https://guamrecovery.com/governor-leon-guerrero-establishes-the-small-business-rent-assistance-grant-program/ " Guam,GUM,20201209,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Community Mass testing still ongoing. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215022036/https://guamrecovery.com/jic-release-no-484-dphss-covid-19-community-mass-testing-resumes-friday/" Guam,GUM,20201210,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"The Vaccine and Antiviral Prioritization Policy Committee (VAPPC) held its inaugural meeting Thursday 10th December and the initial identification of priority groups have been broken down into three phases. Phase 1 will include the Healthcare personnel Residents of long-term care facilities, Essential Service workers, people with comorbidities and Elderly adults (65 years of age or older). http://web.archive.org/web/20201215021427/https://guamrecovery.com/jic-release-no-486-vaccine-and-antiviral-prioritization-policy-committee-holds-first-meeting-12-10-2020/" Guam,GUM,20201214,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 14th December DPHSS Issued Guidance Memo No. 2020-45 stating that Effective at 8:00 AM, December 15, 2020, congregation is permitted, but not to exceed ten (10) individuals who all must wear face masks. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215020809/https://guamrecovery.com/jic-release-no-492-dphss-anticipates-arrival-of-first-vaccine-order-by-end-of-week-dphss-issues-guidance-memo-no-2020-45/" Guam,GUM,20201214,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"The Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) placed its first order of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines on December 4 for 3,900 doses. It has been given authorization to place its next order in the next 24 to 48 hours for a minimum of 3,900 doses. This number is subject to change. Additionally, DPHSS has placed its first order of Moderna vaccines, or vaccine B, on Saturday, December 12, for a total of 3,800 doses. The Moderna vaccine must still undergo the same review and approval process as the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine before distribution begins to states and territories. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215020809/https://guamrecovery.com/jic-release-no-492-dphss-anticipates-arrival-of-first-vaccine-order-by-end-of-week-dphss-issues-guidance-memo-no-2020-45/ " Guyana,GUY,20200118,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Since the commencement of active monitoring at ports in Guyana on the 18 January 2020"" in press release from 28th February; https://web.archive.org/web/20200509225340/https://dpi.gov.gy/weekly-update-on-the-novel-coronavirus-covid-2019-18th-28th-february-2020/" Guyana,GUY,20200124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Cheddi Jagan Airport and the Eugene F. Correia Airport will Friday night begin screening arriving passengers for the new coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509221959/https://newsroom.gy/2020/01/24/guyana-begins-screening-of-passengers-for-new-coronavirus/ " Guyana,GUY,20200128,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200330200709/https://dpi.gov.gy/cabinet-briefed-on-guyanas-preparedness-to-deal-with-coronavirus/ [""Port Health Authorities had begun screening Chinese nationals arriving at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) from Suriname and Asia""]" Guyana,GUY,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200330200709/https://dpi.gov.gy/cabinet-briefed-on-guyanas-preparedness-to-deal-with-coronavirus/ [""The Ministry of Public Health will commence a public education campaign soon to sensitize the public about the Coronavirus""]" Guyana,GUY,20200205,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"While there are statements about meetings on the Coronavirus on January 28 and January 30, this press release by the Guyanian government is the first one where a caution is mentioned (""vigilant""); https://web.archive.org/web/20200509222529/https://dpi.gov.gy/still-no-case-of-coronavirus-detected-in-guyana/" Guyana,GUY,20200207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health starts public info campaign on Coronavirus in series of facebook posts; https://web.archive.org/web/20200509223634/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2262669330703267&set=a.1505704143066460; https://web.archive.org/web/20200509223630/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2261551327481734&set=a.1505704143066460; https://web.archive.org/web/20200509224113/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2260577827579084&set=a.1505704143066460; https://web.archive.org/web/20200509224112/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2261551327481734&set=a.1505704143066460" Guyana,GUY,20200221,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200618200430/https://dpi.gov.gy/guyana-lab-testing-capabilities-boosted/ “PAHO’s initiative of helping us strengthen our laboratory facilities to be able to test for the nCoV right here in Guyana is very timely and very considerate of them and also I think it brings a great reassurance to the people of Guyana that we can be able to have timely results from any test that we would seek to carry out on any person coming from a high-risk country,” the minister stated." Guyana,GUY,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"President David Granger ""discourages"" public gatherings in statement to the nation; https://web.archive.org/web/20200313124257/https://dpi.gov.gy/statement-by-president-david-granger-on-the-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/ " Guyana,GUY,20200311,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"While the government asks citizens to refrain from social gatherings, they have not put an actual restriction into place; https://web.archive.org/web/20200313124257/https://dpi.gov.gy/statement-by-president-david-granger-on-the-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/ " Guyana,GUY,20200311,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In statement to the nation, President David Granger ""discourages"" non-essential travel. Other statements by the National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) later indicate that this was also meant to include intra-country travel, hence coded as 1G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200313124257/https://dpi.gov.gy/statement-by-president-david-granger-on-the-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/" Guyana,GUY,20200311,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Since 1st case on 11 Marc, president address mentions the existence of publlic info campaigns https://web.archive.org/web/20200618200059/https://dpi.gov.gy/president-granger-assures-measures-in-place-to-prevent-spread-of-covid-19/#gsc.tab=0" Guyana,GUY,20200312,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Guyana's President, David Granger, confirmed the first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 11. Authorities are currently conducting contact tracing to limit community spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521172042/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322031/guyana-first-covid-19-case-confirmed-march-11 " Guyana,GUY,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools closed since 16 March: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618195731/https://dpi.gov.gy/statement-by-his-excellency-david-granger-president-of-the-co-operative-republic-of-guyana-on-the-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/#gsc.tab=0; some measures taken for online learning - https://web.archive.org/web/20200618195735/https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/item/5696-ministry-of-education-covid-19-advisory" Guyana,GUY,20200317,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://dpi.gov.gy/cjia-efc-airports-closed-to-all-international-flights-for-14-days/ Airports closed to international flights but land borders still open" Guyana,GUY,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) closed Guyanese airspace to all international arrivals from March 18 to May 1, but land borders remain open for the time being; https://web.archive.org/web/20200509231119/https://dpi.gov.gy/cjia-efc-airports-closed-to-all-international-flights-for-14-days/" Guyana,GUY,20200326,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) urges persons to ‘decluster’ in public spaces, to zealously practice social distancing and to refrain from socializing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509230543/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announcements-following-virtual-meeting/" Guyana,GUY,20200326,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"While the government again asked citizens to refrain from social gatherings, they have not put an actual restriction into place; https://web.archive.org/web/20200509230543/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announcements-following-virtual-meeting/ " Guyana,GUY,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) urges persons to ‘decluster’ in public spaces, to zealously practice social distancing and to refrain from socializing. Guyanese are advised to spend as little time in public as is possible and to only leave their homes when absolutely necessary. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509230543/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announcements-following-virtual-meeting/" Guyana,GUY,20200326,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Relief focuses on bank transactions alone. The Bank of Guyana has further encouraged financial institutions to consider the following measures: 1. Defer loan payments to assist customers in good standing; 2. Defer loan payments by companies to assist with their liquidity requirements; 3. Waive or reduce fees/penalties for transactions with ATMs, POS, EFT, debit cards, loan processing, late payments on loans, etc. and; NOTE: Licensed financial institutions will be responsible for evaluating, on a case by case basis, the applicability to customers of the aforementioned measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200505024403/https://www.bankofguyana.org.gy/bog/images/communications/press_release/COVID19release.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200327,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) closed Guyanese airspace to all international arrivals from March 18 to May 1; According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement released March 27, Guyana has effectively closed all ports of entry and exit and closed its seaports to international vessels; https://web.archive.org/web/20200509231348/https://dpi.gov.gy/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-press-release/ " Guyana,GUY,20200328,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200330224901/https://dpi.gov.gy/region-ten-residents-adhere-to-curfew/ [""Sunday, March 29, 2020...curfew implemented in Region Ten on Saturday...All businesses must be closed from 06:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs""]" Guyana,GUY,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Guyana removes VAT on electricity and water payments and extends filing of tax returns to June 30th; https://web.archive.org/web/20200618210256/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/guyana-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Guyana,GUY,20200401,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s National COVID-19 Multi-stakeholder Response Forum is calling on persons to start wearing face masks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and it is also questioning why more testing is not being done for the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527033827/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/01/news/guyana/ppp-c-led-forum-on-coronavirus-urges-wearing-of-masks-by-all/" Guyana,GUY,20200403,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200618221721/https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/ April 3 to May 3 -- Covid 19 Measures ""All persons employed within the public service, a statutory body or a State-owned enterprise shall work remotely from home"" and ""Any service not listed in subparagraphs (1) and (2) may only continue their services if their employees can work exclusively from home."", with subparagraphs 1 and 2 including only essential services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618221721/https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/#gsc.tab=0" Guyana,GUY,20200403,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No person shall host, attend or visit- a recreational or competitive sporting event; a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organisation; or any other social activity. Moreover, religious gatherings are banned except for funerals and weddings (limited to 10 attendees); measures in place until May 03; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427133043/https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/ " Guyana,GUY,20200403,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All private events (list in the link; includes ""all other social activities"") are banned, funerals limited to a maximum of 10 attendees; measures in place until May 03 https://web.archive.org/web/20200427133043/https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/" Guyana,GUY,20200403,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Every person shall remain in the confines of his or her home and its yard space except for a limited number of exceptions (e.g. buying groceries, going to work). Additionally, there is a 6pm - 6am curfew imposed daily; measures in place until May 03; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427133043/https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427134807/https://dpi.gov.gy/clarifications-made-on-emergency-orders-issued-for-covid-19/" Guyana,GUY,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The use of motor vehicles, aircrafts and boats is banned except for essential service provision (9.2., for definitions of essential services see 5. and 6.); since this effectively shuts down inter-regional travel, this is coded as 2G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427133043/https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/" Guyana,GUY,20200406,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Meanwhile, contact tracing was done to locate the other persons who had interacted with the individual and her family members. /web/20200521164823/https://dpi.gov.gy/eight-covid-19-patients-recover-test-negative/ " Guyana,GUY,20200407,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face masks are mandatory to enter municipal markets. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908163621/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/07/opinion/letters/face-masks-are-mandatory-to-enter-municipal-markets/" Guyana,GUY,20200409,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"While Guyana in its newly published regulations states that all, ""except essential services,"" must only open with employees working work home, unlike the previous regulations ""essential services"" now includes mining and oil extraction, both of whom are major contributors to Guyana's GDP or at least in the process of becoming so (GDP growth for 2020 is projected to be ~50% due to exploitation of a large oil field discovered in 2019). Therefore, while claiming that all but essential services must close, the most major drivers of growth are excluded, therefore this indicator is changed to 2G. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618221617/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_9APRIL2020NotCv19_2.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200409,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Operators can only carry half capacity of what is licensed: ""https://web.archive.org/web/20200426103156/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_9APRIL2020NotCv19_2.pdf""" Guyana,GUY,20200410,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"All individuals who test positive for Covid-19 must immediately report all of their contacts in the two weeks preceding the test to the Health Emergency Operations Center, according to the Covid Response policy posted in the official Gazette. Various news articles indicate comprehensive contact tracing was implemented in practice throughout April as well: https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/10/news/guyana/death-of-colonel-lewis-from-covid-19-triggers-contact-tracing/ https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/17/news/guyana/region-ten-commences-contact-tracing/ https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/24/news/guyana/three-more-covid-19-cases/" Guyana,GUY,20200419,E1: Income support,0,,"Finance Minister Winston Jordan said the government will turn its attention to stimulus packages for vulnerable Guyanese who have been most affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as soon as the country moves past its current hurdle. In the meantime, he said the government is seeking to establish a database of all persons whose lives have been severely affected by the still growing pandemic. These persons include those who have lost employment, those who have lost significant parts of their income, the self-employed, and school and iterant vendors, among others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618212107/https://dpi.gov.gy/stimulus-packages-for-vulnerable-after-current-hurdle-finance-minister/#gsc.tab=0" Guyana,GUY,20200424,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Gordon-Boyle, health authorities have to trace the steps of persons who test positive or are suspected cases from the time that it could have been possible that they contracted the virus. She explained that this was previously done for other cases, including the index case where they traced from the airport and had to find all of the persons that the index case was in contact with while passing through the airport and everywhere else that the index case went and was in contact with persons so as to track those persons down and to ascertain if they were infected. web/20200521174747/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/10/news/guyana/death-of-colonel-lewis-from-covid-19-triggers-contact-tracing/ " Guyana,GUY,20200429,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Mining and petroleum continue to be excluded from closing, therefore 2G is maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618202941/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_29APRIL2020NotOrd59of2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200429,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All events (both private and public) continue to be banned and are therefore limited to fewer than 10 people. Funerals are the only exception with up to 12 attendees (10+2 staff); https://web.archive.org/web/20200618202941/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_29APRIL2020NotOrd59of2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200429,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Restriction to only carry at half capacity extended; https://web.archive.org/web/20200618202941/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_29APRIL2020NotOrd59of2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200429,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The use of motor vehicles, aircrafts and boats remains banned except for essential service provision (§11.2. in the source, for definitions of essential services see 5. and 6.); since this effectively shuts down inter-regional travel, this is coded as 2G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200618202941/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_29APRIL2020NotOrd59of2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200509,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing has 'ramped up' 49 tests in a single day, but testing seems to be centrally conducted on symptomatic and eligible (or sampled) patients, rather than being broadly available to any symptomatic person. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618200549/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/05/09/news/guyana/one-new-covid-19-case-confirmed-as-testing-ramps-up/" Guyana,GUY,20200520,E1: Income support,0,,"Data gathering for future assistance to vulnerable people program launched; https://web.archive.org/web/20200618212802/https://mosp.gov.gy/covid-19-assistance-for-vulnerable-persons/" Guyana,GUY,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200602,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces a six phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting June 18th and will last until July 2nd. Public transport will be permitted to continue to operate at 50% passenger capacity. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627151409/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/" Guyana,GUY,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614112145/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614112145/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf " Guyana,GUY,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200608,C1: School closing,2,1,"A June 2nd proclamation ordered schools to open from June 8th to August 15th for students taking national examinations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614110055/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCovid19Exams.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200615,C1: School closing,2,1,"Observing stringent health protocols from the gazetted and published Examination Order, students that will be sitting the National Grade Six Assessment, Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination returned to schools across the country in preparation for the sitting of their examinations. Schools countrywide began preparations one week ago for the return of examinations students, who were away from school since March 16 owing to the emergence of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Ministry of Education will provide a care package for every child returning to school. The package consists of a face mask, sanitizer, wipes and tissue. The MoE announced that schools will open to facilitate the sitting of the NGSA, CSEC and CAPE examinations to be written on July 1 and 2, July 13-31 and July 13- August 4, 2020, respectively. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627143630/https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/item/5793-ngsa-csec-and-cape-students-return-to-schools-in-preparation-for-examinations Some schools in Guyana have remained closed: 1) six teachers of Santa Rosa Primary School, Moruca, Region One have tested positive for the Coronavirus and have all been placed in institutional isolation. Note that schools in Region One (Barima-Waini) to which Moruca is part, were never opened on June 8th, 2020. Schools in Region One have been closed since March 16th 2020. 2) A total of eleven (11) teachers of the Moruca sub-district, Region One has tested positive for the Coronavirus as of noon, Friday, June 19, 2020.The Department of Education, under guidance from the Ministry of Education, with effect from Friday, June 19, 2020, has closed all schools in the sub-district until the spread is contained. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627144310/https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/item/5802-ministry-of-education-statement-moruca https://web.archive.org/web/20200627144449/https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/item/5803-ministry-of-education-statement-moruca-update" Guyana,GUY,20200615,E1: Income support,1,0,"16/17 June - Although government has announced that it will provide COVID-19 assistance for vulnerable persons and a data collection system is being established, no information is available on the amount of the transfer. Only individuals/households who meet at least one of the following criteria will qualify for consideration: -Individuals/Households currently benefiting from Public Assistance provided by the MOSP. -Individuals/Households who applied for Public Assistance and are awaiting a response from the MOSP. -Individuals/Households who suffered a loss of income due to COVID-19. -Households headed by senior citizens or persons with disabilities. The Ministry of Social Protection said it will release additional information, including telephone numbers for citizens who qualify to call, at a later date. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627162555/https://government.gy/eform/241 https://web.archive.org/web/20200627162459/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/05/22/news/guyana/where-is-funding-of-covid-19-relief-programme-coming-from/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200627162937/https://mosp.gov.gy/he-government-of-guyana-has-launched-the-covid-19-public-assistance-programme/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200627163008/https://www.facebook.com/MOTPGuyana/photos/a.933673160026479/3212857838774655/?type=3&theater= June 18 - The Civil Defense Commission has extended the deadline for the submission of expressions of interest from suppliers, such as supermarkets and shops to supply items for a COVID-19 Pandemic Assistance Voucher Programme. The cutoff date for submissions is June 24, 2020. The objective of the programme is to provide relief to vulnerable citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic through the supply of hampers and care items.” Interested suppliers should specify their capacity to supply canned and bottled food product, and dry and fresh ration at an estimated value between GUY$25,000 to $32,000 (US$120 - 150) monthly per voucher. Those suppliers who are successful will have to ensure that their business has adequate space available that is compliance with the Public Health Ministry’s social distancing guidelines and the establishment of sanitation facilities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627161513/https://dpi.gov.gy/cdc-extends-eois-deadline-for-covid-19-public-assistance-voucher-programme/ June 19 - MoSP announces early pension payment for July 2020: The payment of Old Age Pension for July 2020 will begin on Monday, June 29, 2020, at all Post Offices countrywide. In this regard, an alphabetical system, using surnames/last names, will be employed for senior citizens to receive their payments at the Post Offices during the first five (5) payment days of the month at Post Offices in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627162324/https://mosp.gov.gy/mosp-announces-early-pension-payment-for-july-2020/ June 25 - The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that the COVID-19 relief measures introduced in March and scheduled to end on June 30, 2020, will remain in effect until September 30, 2020. Measures include: -Extension of the April 30th deadline for the filing of tax returns to September 30, 2020. - All affected businesses will now be allowed to pay advance taxes on the current year basis for the Year of Assessment 2021 (Year of Income 2020). -All other taxes are due and payable in accordance with the law. This includes Balance of Tax payments for Corporation Tax and Income Tax due for Year of Income 2019 which was payable by April 30, 2020. -Interest and penalties, though applicable for late filing and payment, may be waived by the Commissioner-General for just cause. -The removal of VAT on Water, Electricity and Domestic Air Travel is extended to September 30, 2020. -Waiver of VAT, Duties and Excise taxes on all medical supplies associated with the testing, prevention and treatment of COVID-19 (complete list on GRA’s website) to September 30, 2020. - The granting of tax deductions for all donations made by local businesses to the Ministry of Health. - Tax Deductions for donations to staff and other health institutions for the prevention and treatment of the virus are allowed to the extent as determined by the Commissioner-General. It was pointed out that individuals and companies not affected by COVID-19, will be required to comply with the statutory due dates for the payment of taxes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627155154/https://dpi.gov.gy/gra-extends-tax-relief-measures-to-september-30/ " Guyana,GUY,20200615,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change. Guyana removes VAT on electricity and water payments and extends filing of tax returns to June 30th; https://web.archive.org/web/20200618210256/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/guyana-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Guyana,GUY,20200615,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The ministry of health has a dedicated webpage to covid-19 on its website and has published infographics/audio-visual and other written material on prevention and sanitary measures against covid-19. It also publishes an updated dashboard with the number of cases, deaths, etc. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200724212108/https://health.gov.gy/" Guyana,GUY,20200615,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Test are ongoing. Testing seems to be centrally conducted on symptomatic and eligible (or sampled) patients, rather than being broadly available to any symptomatic person. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627155844/https://dpi.gov.gy/category/news/government/ministry-of-public-health/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200627155859/https://dpi.gov.gy/sharp-increase-in-covid-cases-in-five-days/ Link:" Guyana,GUY,20200615,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing ongoing. June 3 - PAHO representative noted that authorities are trying as it relates to effective contact tracing. He said that as the country’s case count currently stands at 153, the effective reproductive rate stands at 1.4, meaning that there is a possibility that those confirmed with the virus could have infected almost one and a half persons. “For every 100 suspected cases that you get, 20 will become positive globally, that means for every one person we’re doing contact tracing to about 7 to 10 people” he said. He went on to say that the health authorities have involved community health workers and even volunteers to assist with contact tracing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627164736/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/06/03/news/guyana/guyana-handling-pandemic-fairly-well-but-enforcement-key-for-drop-in-new-cases-paho-rep/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200627164705/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/05/20/news/guyana/eight-members-of-presidential-guard-unit-test-positive-for-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200627164801/https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-mobile-units-facilities-begin-operation/ " Guyana,GUY,20200617,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) has announced a six-phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting tomorrow, June 18th and will last until July 2nd. - All public employees must work from home except directed otherwise. - A list of essential actitivies is allowed to remain open. This includes mining and oil extraction, both of whom are major contributors to Guyana's GDP or at least in the process of becoming so (GDP growth for 2020 is projected to be ~50% due to exploitation of a large oil field discovered in 2019). Therefore, while claiming that all but essential services must close, the most major drivers of growth are excluded, therefore this indicator is changed to 2G. - All food establishments (including street vendors), beauty salons and barber shops, banks/financial institutions, gas stations, funeral homes, postal services, automotive, and various maintentance repair shops, will be permitted to operate takeout and delivery services from 6am to 5pm. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627150104/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200627151409/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/" Guyana,GUY,20200617,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) has announced a six-phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting tomorrow, June 18th and will last until July 2nd: No person shall host, attend or visit a recreational or competitive sporting event; a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organization; or any other social activity. Moreover, religious gatherings are banned except for funerals and weddings (limited to 10 attendees). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627150104/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200627151409/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200427133043/https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/" Guyana,GUY,20200617,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) has announced a six-phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting tomorrow, June 18th and will last until July 2nd: - No contact or team sport is allowed. - Gatherings of more than five persons remain prohibited. - Except for funeral services (no more than 10 mourners) and weddings, all places of worship remain closed - No water sports/recreational activities allowed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627150104/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200627151409/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/" Guyana,GUY,20200617,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces a six phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting June 18th and will last until July 2nd. Public transport will be permitted to continue to operate at 50% passenger capacity. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627151409/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan" Guyana,GUY,20200617,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces a six phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting June 18th and will last until July 2nd. Stay-At-Home order remains in effect. Persons are only permitted to leave home if they are essential workers, for essential services, emergency medical care and for the 90-minute daily exercise allowance. Ninety (90) minutes of exercise is allowed for citizens, Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm in open public spaces. Additionally, there is a 6pm - 6am curfew imposed daily. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627150104/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200627151409/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/" Guyana,GUY,20200617,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces a six phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting June 18th and will last until July 2nd. The use of motor vehicles, aircrafts and boats remains is allowed only for essential service provision (see link for full list) and must operate at 50% capacity. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627150104/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200627151409/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/" Guyana,GUY,20200617,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On June 17th, the government renewed emergency measures, set to last until July 2. The international airport must remain closed to all international flights, except outgoing flights, cargo flights, medical evacuation flight, technical fuel stops and specially authorised flights: Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627150104/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200627151409/https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/" Guyana,GUY,20200625,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The removal of VAT on Water, Electricity and Domestic Air Travel is extended to September 30, 2020. In a statement today, the GRA said having evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on the economy to-date, the Government has granted a further extension to the timeline on the existing tax relief measures for affected individuals and businesses. It was pointed out that individuals and companies not affected by COVID-19, will be required to comply with the statutory due dates for the payment of taxes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627160831/https://dpi.gov.gy/gra-extends-tax-relief-measures-to-september-30/" Guyana,GUY,20200703,C1: School closing,2,1,"NCTF rolls out stage 2 of six-phase plan. July 3, 2020. Phase two of the National COVID-19 Task Force’s six-phase plan to reopen Guyana commences today with specific measures outlined for hinterland regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527205159/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Guyana,GUY,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200527205159/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ For Phase 2, all allowances and measures in Phase 1 will be maintained with permission being granted to the manufacturing sector, public sector, construction and medical schools to operate during the non-curfew hours." Guyana,GUY,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200527205159/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Restriction on social activities (1)No person shall host, attend or visit-(a) a private party;(b) a recreational or competitive sporting event;(c) a wedding, other than the bride, the bridegroom, official witnesses and the marriage officer;(d) a banquet, ball or reception;(e) a bar or rum shop;(f) a wake or vigil;(g) a gym;(h) a spa;(i) a club or discotheque;(j) a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organisation; or(k) any other social activity.(2)No water sports or recreational activities shall be allowed on any river, creek, beach and internal waters. " Guyana,GUY,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200527205159/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Gatherings shall not exceed five persons and the physical distance of six feet between persons shall applyto those gatherings" Guyana,GUY,20200703,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200527205159/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Any person who provides transport within Guyana whether by land, water or air shall not carry in that transport more than half the number of passengers" Guyana,GUY,20200703,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200527205159/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ However, the NCTF has outline strict measures for communities in the Hinterland regions. Residents in these regions will not be allowed to travel in or out during the period July 3 to July 16 without the authorisation of the Minister of Public Health." Guyana,GUY,20200703,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200527205159/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ However, the NCTF has outline strict measures for communities in the Hinterland regions. Residents in these regions will not be allowed to travel in or out during the period July 3 to July 16 without the authorisation of the Minister of Public Health." Guyana,GUY,20200703,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200527205159/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ The Cheddi JaganInternational and Eugene F. Correia International Airports shall remain closed to all international flights except for outgoing flights, cargo flights, medical evacuation flights, technical stops for fuel only and special authorised flights" Guyana,GUY,20200703,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200527205159/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Where any private medical laboratory testsany personfor Coronavirusand the result of the test is positive,the private medical laboratoryshallimmediately report and forward thename and address of the person andthe resultof the testto the Directorof the Health Emergency OperationsCentre. " Guyana,GUY,20200703,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200527205159/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (2)Where anyperson has tested positive for Coronavirusthat person shall- comply with all applicable directions given and requirements imposed by the Health Emergency OperationsCentre; and(b) provide information to the Health Emergency OperationsCentreabout any individual with whom the person may have had contactwith,at least fourteen days beforetestingpositivefor Coronavirus." Guyana,GUY,20200709,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On April 29th, the Government of Guyana announced an extension of COVID-19 Emergency measures (PDF 1.58 MB) to continue for the period of July 3rd to August 3, 2020. A national curfew from 6 PM until 6 AM remains until July 17th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716105614/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_2JULY2020NotCoVID19_5.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200717,C1: School closing,2,1,"Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727103637/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Guyana,GUY,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727103637/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Guyana,GUY,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727103637/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Guyana,GUY,20200717,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727103637/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Guyana,GUY,20200717,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727103637/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Guyana,GUY,20200717,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727103637/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Guyana,GUY,20200717,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727103637/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Guyana,GUY,20200717,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The flight restrictions have been extended to 31 July. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200520214947/https://www.gcaa-gy.org/airport-closure-2020.html" Guyana,GUY,20200717,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"As part of the Third Phase, all persons are required to wear a face mask in public spaces at all times. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908164018/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/07/17/news/guyana/mask-wearing-now-mandatory-in-public-under-updated-covid-19-measures/" Guyana,GUY,20200728,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Airport closure has been extended to 15 August 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200805225524/https://www.gcaa-gy.org/airport-closure-2020.html" Guyana,GUY,20200801,C1: School closing,2,1,"No mention of schools, however, extraordinary measures are extended to 15 August. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200805231141/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200801,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The new policy sets out that private businesses may open, but must work on a rotation basis. Public sector institutions work on a rotation basis. The notice further lays out a plan for a gradual reopening of all services. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200805231141/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No mention of public events, however, given the restriction of people, no public events can take place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200805231141/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of people is not allowed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200805231141/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200801,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Limited numbers are allowed on transportation services. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200805231141/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200801,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Stay at home requirements are in effect for everyone starting 1 August, except as stated in the notice. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200805231141/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200801,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Domestic travel should not be undertaken unless it is for essential purposes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200805231141/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200814,C1: School closing,2,1,"No mention of schools, however, extraordinary measures are extended to 15 August. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817210413/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817210413/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No mention of public events, however, given the restriction of people, no public events can take place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817210413/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," No specific restrictions on the number of people gathering, but gatherings seem to be prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817210413/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200814,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Continued restrictions on number of people on public transport. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817210413/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200814,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Continued stay at home requirements. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817210413/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No travel is allowed in or out of the domestic regions specified as ""seven, eight, and nine"". No likewise domestic travel restrictions seem to apply elsewhere in Guyana. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817210413/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200814,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border closure remains. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817210413/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200814,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued coordinated public health campaign. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817210842/https://health.gov.gy/" Guyana,GUY,20200814,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""A person shall not call a Covid-19 hotline without a justifiable reason."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817210413/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200818,C1: School closing,2,1,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827132226/https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827132226/https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827132226/https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827132226/https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200818,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827132226/https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827132226/https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827132226/https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200818,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827132226/https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200818,E1: Income support,0,,"""The Ministry of Business has started providing relief grants to small businesses experiencing challenges to sustain operations and retain employees and for training and development. Most recently, the Ministries of Business and Agriculture began working to assist farmers affected by the pandemic with stimulus grants, and the Department of Tourism in the Ministry of Business has collaborated with the Guyana Tourism Authority, and other bureaus to establish the Tourism Recovery Action Committee (TRAC)."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200827174649/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Guyana,GUY,20200818,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""The Bank of Guyana (BoG) has urged commercial banks to consider reducing interest rates on loans and to allow for deferral of repayments to cushion the financial effects from COVID-19 on both individuals and businesses. The institution has granted a three-month moratorium to classify affected accounts as non-performing, and has waived on the regulatory treatment or condition for renegotiating loans under the supervisory guidelines."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200827174649/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guyana,GUY,20200818,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827133533/https://health.gov.gy/" Guyana,GUY,20200818,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827133533/https://health.gov.gy/" Guyana,GUY,20200818,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200827132226/https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200829,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The mandatory wearing of face masks in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is now one step closer to reality and could see citizens fined up to $5,000 for breaching it. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908164417/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/08/29/news/regional/trinidad/trinidad-fines-soon-for-not-wearing-face-mask-in-public/" Guyana,GUY,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Officials in Georgetown said that the 6.00 pm to 6.00 am (local time) curfew goes into effect as of September 1 making exceptions only for “detailed essential workers including parliamentarians, healthcare officials, the disciplined forces and the Guyana Revenue Authority”, among others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908162309/https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-news/2020/09/02/guyana-reinstates-curfew-after-coronavirus-spike/" Guyana,GUY,20200907,C1: School closing,2,1,"Education Minister Priya Manickchand, says that schools will not reopen on September 7 as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908162117/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/schools-in-guyana-will-not-reopen-in-september/" Guyana,GUY,20200909,C1: School closing,3,1,"""This training programme comes after Minister Manickchand’s announcement on Friday that notwithstanding school buildings will remain closed, come Monday, the Ministry will be re-engaging students in education delivery using “a blended multifaceted approach” that will incorporate teaching via various Internet platforms, among them the Learning Channel, radio, and print materials that will be distributed to all students. The recommencement of teaching is geared at reducing learning loss for the students, as schools having been closed since March 16. Though cognisant of the difficulties facing many teachers, the Minister noted that teachers, to the best of their abilities, are expected to play their part in the scheme of things. Conscious of the inability to navigate many virtual platforms, the Ministry has therefore decided to train the teachers accordingly."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921153650/https://guyanachronicle.com/2020/09/16/chalk-and-talk-days-soon-over/ " Guyana,GUY,20200909,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""(1) All persons employed within the Public Service.... shall not work remotely from home but shall work on rotation... (2) Private sector entities may be opened but employees shall work on rotation as determined by their employer"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921120333/https://www.health.gov.gy/images/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD_Not9.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200909,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Restrictioin on Social Activities No person shall host, attend or visit - (a) a cinema; (b) a private party; (c) a competitive sporting event ... (k) a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organisation; or (l) any other social activity."" Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200921120333/https://www.health.gov.gy/images/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD_Not9.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200909,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Except for religious services and gatherings permitted under paragraph 11, where gatherings are allowed it shall not exceed ten persons"" Note: In Regions 7,8 & 9 - ""Gatherings shall not exceed five persons"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921120333/https://www.health.gov.gy/images/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD_Not9.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200909,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""A motor vehicle, vessel or aircraft shall not be used for a purpose other than a purpose related to a service under paragraphs 5 and 6"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921120333/https://www.health.gov.gy/images/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD_Not9.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200909,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""In accordance with the curfews under paragraph 4 and except as otherwise provided in this Notice, every person shall remain in the confines of his or her home and its yard space"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921120333/https://www.health.gov.gy/images/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD_Not9.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200909,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Any person who provides transport within Guyana whether by land, water or air shall not carry in that transport more than 75% the number of passengers which the motor vehicle, vessel or aircraft is licensed to carry and the operators and passengers of any motor vehicle, vessel or aircraft shall wear personal protective equipment while in the vehicle, vessel or aircraft"" Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200921120333/https://www.health.gov.gy/images/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD_Not9.pdf Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200921120333/https://www.health.gov.gy/images/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD_Not9.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200909,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, all scheduled international flights from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport at Timehri and the Eugene Correia Airport at Ogle have been cancelled for the foreseeable future. The closure started on 17 March 2020 and is scheduled to last until at least 1 August. Some repatriation charter flights and other specially authorised flights are being allowed to arrive and leave Guyana. The National COVID-19 Task Force have said that anyone entering Guyana must be in possession of a current COVID-19 PCR test laboratory certificate."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921152653/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guyana/entry-requirements Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921120333/https://www.health.gov.gy/images/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD_Not9.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200909,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy in place" Guyana,GUY,20200909,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Policy still in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guyana,GUY,20200909,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917123816/https://health.gov.gy/" Guyana,GUY,20200909,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""In August, when there was a backlog of samples, the Ministry had restricted testing to symptomatic persons and those who might have been in contact or exposed to a person who tested positive for the disease. Walk-in patients were urged to follow preventative guidelines and to self-quarantine until a period of time had elapsed and they showed no severe signs or symptoms. Hospitalised persons who were never tested for COVID-19 were given priority to undergo testing and obtain their results. Additionally, frontline workers are being prioritised for tests and results as they are among those likely to have been exposed to positive cases."" Note: this policy is related to a change of government Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921161738/https://guyanachronicle.com/2020/09/19/dr-anthony-budget-2020-will-resuscitate-the-health-sector/" Guyana,GUY,20200909,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Authorities have expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, and promised to make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time. Officials of the Ministry of Health have also confirmed that they contacted all relatives and persons to facilitate contact tracing and rapid assistance to everyone who might have been exposed to the victim."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921161528/https://guyanachronicle.com/2020/09/21/101-new-covid-19-cases-in-24-hours/" Guyana,GUY,20200909,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""No person shall be in public without a mask fitted to cover the nose and mouth of the person..."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921120333/https://www.health.gov.gy/images/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD_Not9.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"According to the Covid Emergency Measures No. 9 under Special measures applicable to Region 7 and 9: "" Gatherings shall not exceed five people and physical distance of six feet between each person shall apply to those gatherings."" https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD19_AmNot9.pdf " Guyana,GUY,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to the Covid Emergency Measures No. 9 under Special measures applicable to Region 7 and 9: ""(2) Non-essential travel into or out of the specified regions is restricted during the period 1st September, 2020 to 30th September, 2020 and travel shall only be permitted where it is connected to an essential service under paragraph 6(1)."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201001034542/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_31AUGUST2020COViD19_AmNot9.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20200924,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"VAT waivers and Tax return extension still ongoing as of 24th September 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200930053221/https://www.imf.org/en/publications" Guyana,GUY,20200930,C1: School closing,3,1,"“EDUCATION Minister, Priya Manickchand, visited Several Regions One and Seven villages last weekend as the Ministry of Education (MoE) began distribution of worksheets and other printed learning materials to the hinterland regions.” “The worksheets account for approximately one month’s worth of work while additional materials are currently being prepared to ensure students, both in the hinterland and coastland regions, are continuously engaged until schools reopen.” http://web.archive.org/web/20201001043129/https://guyanachronicle.com/2020/09/30/443318/ " Guyana,GUY,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On the 30th of September the Government of Guyana released the Covid Emergency Measures No.10 to be effective from 1st October to 31st October, 2020. No change to workplace closing. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001040713/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/sept/Extra_30SEPTEMBER2020COViD19_10.pdf " Guyana,GUY,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On the 30th of September the Government of Guyana released the Covid Emergency Measures No.10 to be effective from 1st October to 31st October, 2020. No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001040713/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/sept/Extra_30SEPTEMBER2020COViD19_10.pdf " Guyana,GUY,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On the 30th of September the Government of Guyana released the Covid Emergency Measures No.10 to be effective from 1st October to 31st October, 2020. The document outlines that with the exception of religious gatherings, gatherings of more than ten people are not allowed http://web.archive.org/web/20201001040713/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/sept/Extra_30SEPTEMBER2020COViD19_10.pdf " Guyana,GUY,20201001,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On the 30th of September the Government of Guyana released the Covid Emergency Measures No.10 to be effective from 1st October to 31st October, 2020. No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001040713/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/sept/Extra_30SEPTEMBER2020COViD19_10.pdf " Guyana,GUY,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On the 30th of September the Government of Guyana released the Covid Emergency Measures No.10 to be effective from 1st October to 31st October, 2020. Curfew is now between the hours 9pm and 4am. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001040713/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/sept/Extra_30SEPTEMBER2020COViD19_10.pdf " Guyana,GUY,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On the 30th of September the Government of Guyana released the Covid Emergency Measures No.10 to be effective from 1st October to 31st October, 2020. Travel is still restricted for region 7 and 9. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001040713/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/sept/Extra_30SEPTEMBER2020COViD19_10.pdf " Guyana,GUY,20201001,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On the 30th of September the Government of Guyana released the Covid Emergency Measures No.10 to be effective from 1st October to 31st October, 2020. This shall last until the 11st of October http://web.archive.org/web/20201001040713/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/sept/Extra_30SEPTEMBER2020COViD19_10.pdf " Guyana,GUY,20201012,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On 12th October, Guyana's Cheddi Jagan and Eugene F. Correia International Airports reopened. Only select international flights are allowed to operate, including outgoing, cargo and medivac flights; technical stops for fuel only; authorized repatriation flights for returning Guyanese and special authorized flights. There is no ban on entry from other countries. Passengers arriving in Guyana do not need to quarantine, but must have had a negative Covid-19 test, obtained within 72 hours prior to their flight. If they present one obtained 4-7 days before their date of travel, they will have to undergo a Covid-19 test upon arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022155946/http://gcaa-gy.net/2020/10/guyanas-international-airports-reopen-on-october-12/" Guyana,GUY,20201101,C1: School closing,3,1,"Some schools will reopen on 9 Nov 2020 for grades 10, 11, 6th form, PIC and TVET students. Masks, social distancing, and hand washing will be required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103031036/https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/item/6180-schools-to-reopen-on-november-9-for-grades-10-11-6th-form-pic-and-tvet-students. " Guyana,GUY,20201101,E1: Income support,0,,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201101,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No general changes announced since 31 October 2020. As of 8 November 2020, some fiscal policies have been extended to the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications https://web.archive.org/web/20201108222705/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guyana,GUY,20201101,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201101,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201101,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201101,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201104,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of 8 November 2020, schools remain closed. However, Grades 10, 11, and 12 will be allowed to return to schools, with restrictions, beginning on 9 November 2020. Lower levels and Universities remain closed with students continuing virtually. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108215629/https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/external-sources/item/6185-school-reopens-nov-9-for-csec-cape-tvet-students https://web.archive.org/web/20201108220723/https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Guyana,GUY,20201104,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201104,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201104,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201104,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201104,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201104,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No changes announced since 31 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201104,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No general changes announced since 31 October 2020. Airport and aircraft measures are extended until 29 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108221522/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications https://web.archive.org/web/20201108222723/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_1OCTOBER2020NotExt.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201109,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools reopen 9th November for grades 10, 11, sixth forms, PIC and TVET institutions: /web/20201116115909/https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/item/6209-schools-reopen-today-for-grades-10-11-sixth-forms-pic-and-tvet-institutions" Guyana,GUY,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,E1: Income support,0,,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates: /web/20201116120656/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/index.php/publications" Guyana,GUY,20201116,C1: School closing,2,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No updates since October 31, 2020 Employees in both the public and private sectors are instructed to work on rotation unless told by their manager to work from home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201116,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201204235543/https://gy.usembassy.gov/health-alert-guyana-covid-19-information-update/" Guyana,GUY,20201116,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204235543/https://gy.usembassy.gov/health-alert-guyana-covid-19-information-update/" Guyana,GUY,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171038/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guyana,GUY,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171038/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guyana,GUY,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201116,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206171220/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/oct/Extra_31OCTOBER2020COViD19_11.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel ban implemented for region seven. Movement restricted into and out of this region from December 1st to 31st 2020. Exceptions made for essential services. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204235543/https://gy.usembassy.gov/health-alert-guyana-covid-19-information-update/" Guyana,GUY,20201201,E1: Income support,0,,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192834/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Guyana,GUY,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206194559/https://www.bankofguyana.org.gy/bog/images/communications/press_release/bog_gba_covid.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Mobile testing and contact tracing teams deployed to Region Seven (currently being heavily impacted by COVID-19). https://web.archive.org/web/20201206193244/https://guyanachronicle.com/2020/12/01/no-entry/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf " Guyana,GUY,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel ban implemented for region seven. Movement restricted into and out of this region from December 1st to 31st 2020. Exceptions made for essential services. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206192027/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102647/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guyana,GUY,20201206,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102647/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Guyana,GUY,20201206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy changes found as the COVID-19 emergency measures (No.12) last until December 31st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Guyana,GUY,20201206,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No policy changes found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214102113/https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/nov/Extra_30NOV2020.pdf" Hong Kong,HKG,20200103,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From January 3 onwards, additional thermal imaging systems will be put in place in the Hong Kong International Airport for checking body temperature of inbound travellers from Wuhan. Health surveillance measures adopted at boundary control point at West Kowloon Station of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link include the provision of health information, body temperature checks on inbound travellers by the thermal imaging system and following up on travellers with fevers. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200226102615/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/02/P2020010200831.htm ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200401084014/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/03/P2020010300759.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200229141323/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/03/P2020010300836.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200104,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government launches Preparedness and Response Plan for Novel Infectious Disease of Public Health Significance. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200104014337/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/04/P2020010400179.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200106,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Additional thermal imaging systems were put in place in the Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong West Kowloon Station of the XRL for checking body temperature of travellers with increased frequency of random checking. Fever patients with acute respiratory symptoms who had visited Wuhan within 14 days prior to the onset of the illness will be immediately referred to public hospitals for isolation, treatment and follow-up. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200112120945/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/06/P2020010600912.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200111,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A dedicated webpage (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/102465.html) has been set up to provide relevant information and health advice. To address the public's concern, the CHP will announce the details of cases fulfilling the reporting criteria (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/enhanced_sur_pneumonia_wuhan_eng.pdf) on the above webpage daily to enhance transparency. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200112100233/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/11/P2020011100233.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200113,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Hospital has implemented the ""Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance"" scheme since January 13 to conduct tests on novel coronavirus for pneumonia patients meeting the relevant criteria. https://web.archive.org/web/20200401214121/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/31/P2020013100713.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200116,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Scientists from the University of Hong Kong submitted test design to World Health Organisation on January 16, 2020. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402203839/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/24/asia/testing-coronavirus-science-intl-hnk/ ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200402202800/https://fightcovid19.hku.hk/detection-of-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-in-suspected-human-cases-by-rt-pcr/" Hong Kong,HKG,20200121,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Department of Health would impose a health declaration form system on inbound travellers by air from Wuhan under the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap 599A) Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200201222210/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/20/P2020012000618.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200121,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Enhanced laboratory surveillance would be further extended to include inpatient pneumonia cases with travel history to Mainland China within 14 days before onset of symptoms. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402221758/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/21/P2020012100589.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200122,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The first highly suspected imported case of novel coronavirus infection was reported in Hong Kong. The Centre for Protection of Health has immediately commenced epidemiological investigations and conducted relevant contact tracing. A hotline is set up for contact tracing. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200124174136/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/22/P2020012200982.htm ; p.5, Annex 4, https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr19-20/english/counmtg/papers/cm20200219p-e.pdf" Hong Kong,HKG,20200125,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools (including kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools and special schools) will extend their Chinese New Year holidays to February 16 (i.e. class resumption on February 17) to safeguard students' health. Separately, universities also deferred resumption of class after Chinese New Year holiday. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200228152044/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/25/P2020012500583.htm ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200127090932/https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1504834-20200125.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200126,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The HKSAR Government will cancel large-scale events in the coming future which it organises or arranges and are expected to be attended by many people. Apart from the International Chinese New Year Carnival and the Lunar New Year Cup football tournament which have been cancelled earlier, lantern carnivals organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will also be cancelled. The HKSAR Government has reached a consensus with the organiser of the Hong Kong Marathon that the event originally scheduled for February 9 will also be cancelled. In addition, as the HKSAR Government has to focus on fighting the disease, various types of Chinese New Year receptions hosted by the HKSAR Government, including the one hosted by the Chief Executive in the Government House, will be cancelled.. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200310155829/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/26/P2020012600087.htm " Hong Kong,HKG,20200126,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The response level under the Preparedness and Response Plan would be raised to Emergency level and the Chief Executive will chair a Steering Committee cum Command Centre. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200310155829/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/26/P2020012600087.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200126,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The current strategy is, through ""early notification"", ""early isolation"" and ""early testing"", identify as soon as possible patients suspected to be infected and arrange them to receive isolation treatment in hospitals, with a view to preventing transmission into the community. The Public Health Laboratory Centre of the Department of Health has enhanced testing service with a view to ascertaining whether a patient is infected as soon as possible. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402223344/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/26/P2020012600087.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200126,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The current strategy is, through ""early notification"", ""early isolation"" and ""early testing"", identify as soon as possible patients suspected to be infected and arrange them to receive isolation treatment in hospitals, with a view to preventing transmission into the community. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402223344/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/26/P2020012600087.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200127,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The HKSAR Government will cancel large-scale events in the coming future which it organises or arranges and are expected to be attended by many people. Apart from the International Chinese New Year Carnival and the Lunar New Year Cup football tournament which have been cancelled earlier, lantern carnivals organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will also be cancelled. The HKSAR Government has reached a consensus with the organiser of the Hong Kong Marathon that the event originally scheduled for February 9 will also be cancelled. In addition, as the HKSAR Government has to focus on fighting the disease, various types of Chinese New Year receptions hosted by the HKSAR Government, including the one hosted by the Chief Executive in the Government House, will be cancelled.. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200310155829/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/26/P2020012600087.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200127,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Immigration restrictions on Hubei Province residents and persons visited Hubei Province in past 14 days. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200228134828/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/26/P2020012600751.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200128,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Government appeals to employers to make special work arrangement to reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401003616/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/28/P2020012800400.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200129,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Except for staff of the departments providing emergency services and essential public services, all other employees of the Government are not required to return to the offices but to work at home after the holidays. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200304174721/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/28/P2020012800310.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200129,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The HKSAR Government will cancel large-scale events in the coming future which it organises or arranges and are expected to be attended by many people. In addition, public cultural and leisure facilities will be temporarily closed from January 29 and recreational, sports and cultural programmes held at these venues will be cancelled until further notice. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200310155829/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/26/P2020012600087.htm ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200401005853/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/28/P2020012800030.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200131,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Education Bureau (EDB) announced all schools in Hong Kong (including kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, special schools and private schools offering non-formal curriculum) would resume classes on March 2 the earliest pending further assessment. Universities took similar actions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401002553/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/31/P2020013100693.htm ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200130163308/https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3048305/hong-kong-universities-suspend-classes-until-march-china" Hong Kong,HKG,20200131,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Special work arrangements for government departments will be extended until February 9 and the Government will review the situation later. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401003927/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/31/P2020013100826.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200131,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Immigration restrictions on Hubei Province residents and persons visited Hubei Province in past 14 days remain in force. Separately, Hong Kong International Airport will implement body temperature checks for both departing and transit passengers. No boarding will be allowed for passengers with fever. On land-based control points, the Government will impose a requirement for health declaration at Lo Wu Control Point and the Shenzhen Bay Port tomorrow and extend it to other control points gradually. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200228134828/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/26/P2020012600751.htm ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200401091854/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/31/P2020013100826.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200131,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Hospital Authority will also further extend the coverage of the ""Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance"" scheme to all pneumonia inpatients. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401214121/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/31/P2020013100713.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200203,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Centre for Health Protection's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/03/P2020020300738.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200207,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The special work arrangement for government departments will be extended until February 16 in order to reduce social contacts and the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401004548/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/07/P2020020700569.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government urged all sectors to step up efforts in reducing social contacts and appealed to the public to stay at home as far as possible. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401012005/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/08/P2020020800612.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200213,C1: School closing,3,1,"Classes will not resume before March 16. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401002756/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/13/P2020021300418.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200219,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The ""Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Programme"" by the Hospital Authority (HA) would be expanded from February 19 to cover the patients attending the General Out-patient Clinics (GOPCs) as well as Accident and Emergency Departments (AEDs), with a view to further enhancing the current surveillance, prevention and control strategy in Hong Kong. The HA will arrange testing on deep throat saliva specimen for outpatients attending GOPCs and AEDs with mild symptoms, and without epidemiological links with confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection. The Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Programme has previously covered all inpatient pneumonia cases. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402215358/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/18/P2020021800654.htm ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200312162143/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/18/P2020021800437.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200220,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The special work arrangement for government departments will be extended until March 1. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401004816/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/20/P2020022000409.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200221,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (February 21) launched a Telegram channel, ""Hong Kong Anti-epidemic Information Channel"", to disseminate the Government's information on COVID-19 in a more direct and speedy way. In addition, the Government has, since early February, made use of various online platforms to centrally disseminate anti-epidemic information, including an Interactive Map Dashboard (Dashboard) and a thematic website, with a view to updating the public on the relevant information. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200314184454/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/21/P2020022100782.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200222,C8: International travel controls,3,,"non-Hong Kong residents travelling from Korea and those who have been to the country in the past 14 days will be barred from entering Hong Kong. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401000906/https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3052048/coronavirus-major-hong-kong-tour-firm-axes-seoul" Hong Kong,HKG,20200224,E1: Income support,0,,"There is no general income support, but healthcare workers receive a ""20% or 500$ allowance on top of the daily salary for health care workers as a direct cash payment in appreciation of their extraordinary measures"" https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/24/P2020022400555.htm (link not archiveable)" Hong Kong,HKG,20200226,E1: Income support,2,1,"Income support to all citizens, which is >50% of the median monthly income. ""To stimulate the economy by boosting local consumption and relieve the financial burden on the community, Mr Chan announced a cash payout of $10,000 to Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 or above... ""This measure, which involves an expenditure of about $71 billion, is expected to benefit about 7 million people"""" https://web.archive.org/web/20200402055542/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/26/P2020022600420.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200226,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Government has implemented broad debt/contract relief, including issuing tax breaks, low-interest loans, waiving rates for residential properties and non-residential properties, and subsidizing utilities such as electricity and water. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402055542/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/26/P2020022600420.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200301,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Centre for Health Protection 's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. Quarantine will be arranged for close contacts while medical surveillance will be arranged for other contacts. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200308150629/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/01/P2020030100724.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200302,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Government bureaux/departments gradually resumed more public services today (March 2) in a smooth and orderly manner. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401005055/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/02/P2020030200737.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200302,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"50% rent concession for retail and factory tenants in government-owned housing https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/02/P2020030200338.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200309,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Centre for Health Protection further extends the Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Programme to cover all private clinics and hospitals. Starting from March 9, private doctors can collect respiratory samples from patients presenting with fever or respiratory symptoms, in particular for those with travel history outside Hong Kong within 14 days before onset of symptoms, and send the samples to the Public Health Laboratory Services Branch for free testing on COVID-19. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402220612/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/06/P2020030600821.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200402220612/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/06/P2020030600821.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200317,C1: School closing,3,1,"There is now little to no possibility that Hong Kong’s schools will fully reopen on April 20, the city’s chief executive said on Tuesday. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401002946/https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3075521/coronavirus-little-if-any-possibility-hong-kong-schools" Hong Kong,HKG,20200319,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Except for China, Macau and Taiwan" Hong Kong,HKG,20200319,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Programme, which provides a free testing service for COVID-19, will be further extended today (March 19) to cover asymptomatic persons under the Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong Kong from Foreign Places Regulation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402213901/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/19/P2020031900575.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In view of the latest situation, the Government will once again adjust public services and make special work arrangements for civil servants to reduce social contacts. All government departments will provide essential, emergency and limited public services only. Enterprises are urged to make flexible work arrangements for employees to tie in with the Government strategy to fight the disease. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401005146/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/22/P2020032200022.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200325,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All non-Hong Kong residents coming from overseas countries and regions by plane will be denied entry to Hong Kong; Non-Hong Kong residents coming from the Mainland, Macao and Taiwan will be denied entry to Hong Kong if they have been to any overseas countries and regions in the past 14 days; All transit services at Hong Kong International Airport will be suspended; and All travellers coming from Macao and Taiwan, including Hong Kong and non-Hong Kong residents, will be subject to a 14-day compulsory quarantine, which is the same as the arrangements for people entering Hong Kong from the Mainland. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200324043054/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/24/P2020032400050.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200325,H2: Testing policy,2,,"the Centre for Health Protection will further extend its Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Programme, which provides a free testing service for COVID-19, to cover asymptomatic inbound travellers arriving from the United Kingdom, other countries in Europe and the United States by phases starting from March 25. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402212818/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/24/P2020032400828.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200328,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Centre for Health Protection's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200330065759/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/28/P2020032800802.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200329,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Group gatherings with more than four people are prohibited in public places from March 29 for 14 days. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200329211552/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/28/P2020032800720.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200403,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Department of Health announced that starting from April 3, participants of the Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance Programme can make use of a door-to-door specimen collection service from member companies of the Cyberport Startup Alumni Association to submit their deep throat saliva specimens to the DH for COVID-19 testing. https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/02/P2020040200340.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200406,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Government will extend, until further notice, the entry restriction on non-Hong Kong residents coming from overseas countries or regions by plane and those having been to overseas countries or regions in the past 14 days preceding arrival at Hong Kong. All transit services at the Hong Kong International Airport will also continue to be suspended until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412023346/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/06/P2020040600671.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200408,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The prohibition of group gatherings with more than four people in public places under Cap. 599G will remain in force until April 23, 2020. Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/08/P2020040800020.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200408,E1: Income support,2,1,"In addition to the universal income support already implemented, the Chief Executive announced a series of fiscal measures including wage subsidies will be provided to eligible employers at 50 per cent of wage cap of $18,000. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426070138/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/08/P2020040800810.htm ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412055544/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/09/P2020040900021.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200408,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Department of Health (DH) will strengthen health quarantine and COVID-19 testing arrangements for all inbound travellers starting from April 8. All asymptomatic inbound travellers arriving at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) will be mandated under the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A) to collect their deep throat saliva samples at the DH's Temporary Specimen Collection Centre at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) for conducting testing for COVID-19. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200415192303/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/07/P2020040700753.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200414,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Centre for Health Protection's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. For case details and contact tracing information, please see the Annex. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200415181557/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/14/P2020041400584.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200417,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) together with the Banking Sector SME Lending Coordination Mechanism announced today (April 17) the launch of the Pre-approved Principal Payment Holiday Scheme for eligible corporate customers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200429123208/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/17/P2020041700329.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Secretary for Education: ""Regarding the school resumption, we have not made any firm decision yet. At this stage, we have not set any deadline or a D-Day that school has to resume."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200418155949/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/18/P2020041800293.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200418,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Rent concessions of 50% to the Municipal Solida Waste sector and related sectors, issue by the Environmental bureau, government also waived sewage charges for non-domestic accounts https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/18/P2020041800437.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200420,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Loan repayments deferred by two years for international schools, student loan payers and self-financing post-secondary educational institutions https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/20/P2020042000789.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200420,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Government enhances testing arrangements for asymptomatic inbound travellers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200420204516/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/20/P2020042000699.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200421,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Amusement games centre, bathhouse, fitness centre, place of entertainment, “party room”, club or nightclub, karaoke establishment, mahjong-tin kau premises, beauty parlour, massage establishment must be closed till May 7, 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200422182543/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/21/P2020042100248.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200421,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Secretary for Food and Health has issued the latest directions through notices in the Gazette today (April 21) to extend requirements regarding catering business, scheduled premises and prohibition of group gathering of more than 4 people till May 7, 2020. The requirement for the number of customers in catering business premises at any one time to not exceed 50 per cent of the normal seating capacity of the premises will be suspended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200422182543/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/21/P2020042100248.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200421,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Additional one-off relief grant for educational institutions, mostly private institutions https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/21/P2020042100757.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200424,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Maximum of 12 months moratorium for Subsidised Sale Flats Scheme housing in repaying their loans https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/24/P2020042400649.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200425,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Both subsidies and repayment deferral for Local Primary Producers https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/25/P2020042500554.htm " Hong Kong,HKG,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Government will embark on a resumption of public services from May 4 while maintaining a high degree of vigilance and adopting all necessary precautionary measures. The Steering Committee cum Command Centre will continue to closely monitor the situation and determine when to embark on a full resumption of normal business under the second phase,"" said the spokesman. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522092405/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202004/28/P2020042800362.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"After 16 days with no new local infections, there was an easing of restrictions today which led to the opening of many businesses such as bars, restaurants, cinemas but with social distancing still in place and restriction of numbers of people. Howver, some businesses will remain closed for the time being (eg nightclubs, saunas, party rooms and karaoke lounges). https://web.archive.org/web/20200513083411/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/normality-returns-to-hong-kong-as-businesses-reopen-and-people-go-out https://web.archive.org/web/20200513084331/https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3082895/coronavirus-hong-kong-senior-schools-get-older-pupils-back" Hong Kong,HKG,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Government announced that from today the number of people gathered at weddings or at shareholders meetings of listed companies can be up to 50 people. For other gatherings such as at restaurants the size of the group is limited to 4 people per table. /web/20200513093054/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202005/05/P2020050500874.htm?fontSize=1 " Hong Kong,HKG,20200519,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bathhouse, party room, club or nightclub and karaoke establishment should remain closed from 22 May to 28 May 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522075736/https://gia.info.gov.hk/general/202005/19/P2020051900837_341580_1_1589902282651.pdf" Hong Kong,HKG,20200527,C1: School closing,2,1,"Hong Kong senior secondary schools resume classes on 27 May. Primary 4 to secondary 2 will resume classes on June 8 while upper kindergarten to primary 3 will resume classes on June 15. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528100343/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202005/27/P2020052700785.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Bathhouses, party rooms, clubs or nightclubs and karaoke establishments are allowed to resume operation. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604213803/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202005/26/P2020052600775.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Centre for Health Protection's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604211732/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202006/02/P2020060200857.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200610,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Museums reopen, but performing arts venues remain closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615183927/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202006/10/P2020061000519.htm?fontSize=2" Hong Kong,HKG,20200616,C1: School closing,2,1,"Third-year kindergarten (K3) pupils and younger primary schoolchildren are scheduled to resume face-to-face classes on June 15, while first and second-year kindergartners will not be returning this school year. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629103007/https://www.scmp.com/print/news/hong-kong/education/article/3083005/coronavirus-masks-lost-progress-and-summer-break-among" Hong Kong,HKG,20200618,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Unless exempted, all asymptomatic inbound travellers arriving at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are mandated to wait for test results at a designated location after submitting their deep throat saliva samples for testing COVID-19 at the DH's Temporary Specimen Collection Centre at AsiaWorld-Expo. Link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202006/18/P2020061800819.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200619,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"All of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD)'s performance venues will be opened for performances or activities with live audiences from June 19 with special seating arrangements. The number of audience in major facilities of the venues such as concert halls, theatres, auditoriums, cultural activities halls and arenas will be limited to half of the original capacity. Consecutive seats will be limited to 16 and alternate rows will be taken where practicable. Public programmes at the museums and cultural venues, including the Cinema of the Hong Kong Film Archive, will resume gradually. Link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202006/17/P2020061700360.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200619,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Government relaxes social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance. The number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places will be relaxed from eight to 50. Link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202006/16/P2020061600761.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200623,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) today (June 23) announced that tenants (including licencees) who live in its public rental units and pay normal rent or reduced rent under the Rent Assistance Scheme (RAS) will not be required to pay rent for the month of July 2020. in view of the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, if tenants face short-term financial difficulties with rent in arrears, they could submit applications to the HA for withholding the issuance of a Notice-to-Quit. If the applications are approved, the HA will temporarily withhold the issuance of the Notice to the concerned tenants from May to October 2020. Link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202006/23/P2020062200386.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200629,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Centre for Health Protection's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604211732/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202006/02/P2020060200857.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places will be maintained at 50. Link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202006/30/P2020063000854.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The limit on the number of audiences/users in all LCSD’s performance venues will be relaxed starting from July 3, with seating capacity to be increased from 50 to 80 percent of the original. Link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/01/P2020070100318.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200707,E1: Income support,2,1,"The Employment Support Scheme (ESS) Secretariat will notify the fifth batch of about 9 000 employer applicants of their successful applications under the ESS within this week. Disbursement of wage subsidies, totalling about $4.2 billion and covering more than 190 000 employees, will commence early next week. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713174205/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/07/P2020070700626.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200707,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Starting from July 8, all air crew and sea crew members arriving Hong Kong via the Hong Kong International Airport are required to provide deep throat salvia specimen for COVID-19 test at the test centre set up by the Department of Health at the AsiaWorld-Expo. “Sign-in” sea crew members, who are exempted from mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Hong Kong via the Hong Kong International Airport, will be required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test result at their departure place before boarding for Hong Kong. Link: https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/20200707_Prevention_control_measures.pdf" Hong Kong,HKG,20200707,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Centre for Health Protection's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713181748/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/07/P2020070700833.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200709,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On catering business, the number of customers at any catering premises at any one time must not exceed 60% of the normal seating capacity of the premises. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713175143/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/09/P2020070900723.htm?fontSize=2 ; https://gia.info.gov.hk/general/202007/09/P2020070900723_345204_1_1594296819124.pdf" Hong Kong,HKG,20200711,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Secretary for Food and Health appeals to the public to try to stay at home and not to go to gatherings as far as possible. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713173853/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/11/P2020071100363.htm?fontSize=2" Hong Kong,HKG,20200713,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Secretary for Education decided to advance the commencement of the summer vacation to next Monday (13 July). https://web.archive.org/web/20200713182419/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/10/P2020071000557.htm?fontSize=2" Hong Kong,HKG,20200715,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Education Bureau announced on July 14 that all schools should suspend all on-campus activities including make-up classes and extra-curricular activities at all levels for two weeks, i.e. from July 15 to July 28. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200728151855/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/27/P2020072700499.htm?fontSize=2" Hong Kong,HKG,20200715,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Scheduled premises set out below are required to suspend operation: (a) Amusement game centres; (b) Bathhouses; (c) Fitness centres; (d) Places of amusement; (e) Places of public entertainment; (f) Premises (commonly known as party rooms) that are maintained or intended to be maintained for hire for holding social gatherings; (g) Beauty parlours; (h) Establishments (commonly known as clubs or nightclubs) that are open late into the night, usually for drinking, and dancing or other entertainment; (i) Karaoke establishments; (j) Mahjong-tin kau premises; and (k) Massage establishments. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713193134/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/14/P2020071400010.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200715,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The leisure and cultural venues/facilities reopened earlier will be temporarily closed starting from July 15 (Wednesday) until further notice. The recreational, sports and cultural programmes to be held in July will also be cancelled. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713174115/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/13/P2020071300885.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200715,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places will be tightened from 50 to four, with effective from July 15, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713193134/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/14/P2020071400010.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Save for those involved in the provision of emergency services and essential public services, all other government employees should work from home starting from July 20. Link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/19/P2020071900482.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200720,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Government strongly urges the public to stay at home as much as possible, go out less often unless necessary, and avoid dining out and unnecessary social activities (including private gatherings). Link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/20/P2020072000711.htm?fontSize=2" Hong Kong,HKG,20200722,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Government extends existing social distancing measures. Link: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/20/P2020072000711.htm?fontSize=2" Hong Kong,HKG,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Government strongly urged the public to stay at home as much as possible, refrain from going out unnecessarily, refrain from dining out and avoid unnecessary social activities (including private gatherings). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727205500/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/22/P2020072200750.htm?fontSize=2" Hong Kong,HKG,20200723,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Special work arrangement for government employees will be extended for one week until August 2. Save for those involved in the provision of emergency services and essential public services, all other government employees will continue to work from home. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727205222/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/23/P2020072300393.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200726,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Centre for Health Protection's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727204559/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202007/26/P2020072600725.htm?fontSize=2" Hong Kong,HKG,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Ban on gatherings of more than 2 people on 27 July https://web.archive.org/web/20200729101748/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-hong-kong-ban-dining-in-restaurants-gatherings-2-people-12965992 " Hong Kong,HKG,20200729,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""On Monday, July 27, Hong Kong's Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung announced that face masks would be mandatory in both indoor and outdoor public places from Wednesday, July 29, with offenders facing fines of up to 5,000 Hong Kong dollars ($645), although he didn't specify how the new measure would be enforced."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916133433/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/27/asia/hong-kong-masks-coronavirus-restrictions-intl-hnk/index.html" Hong Kong,HKG,20200806,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change found" Hong Kong,HKG,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Restaurants are only able to offer takeaway services. Various businesses, including bars, cinemas, spas and gyms have been closed."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200824064927/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hong-kong/coronavirus" Hong Kong,HKG,20200806,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Public gatherings have been restricted to a maximum of two people (members of the same household are exempt). "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200824064927/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hong-kong/coronavirus" Hong Kong,HKG,20200806,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Public gatherings have been restricted to a maximum of two people (members of the same household are exempt). " Hong Kong,HKG,20200806,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"While there don't seem to be any restrictions on travel within HK, there are restrictions for travel between HK, mainland China and Macao. Interpreting this as 'internal' movement is a sensitive issue due to HK's special administrative status and I'm not sure if I should code it as a ""0"" or ""1"". ""All border crossings with mainland China remain closed indefinitely, with the exception of the Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. All passengers wanting to board a shuttle bus to cross the bridge departing from Hong Kong to Macau must present a certificate confirming that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within seven days of their departure. The special ferry service between Taipa Ferry Terminal in Macao and Hong Kong International Airport has now ceased operations. All ferry crossings between Hong Kong and mainland China are currently not in operation. Kai Tak Cruise and Ocean Terminals are also closed to passengers indefinitely."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200824064537/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hong-kong/entry-requirements" Hong Kong,HKG,20200806,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Travellers arriving in Hong Kong on flights from overseas countries/territories, who are not Hong Kong residents, will be denied entry to Hong Kong. Non-Hong Kong residents travelling to Hong Kong from mainland China, Macao or Taiwan will also be denied entry if they have been to any overseas country/territory in the past 14 days. Spouses and minor children of Hong Kong residents are exempt from the above restrictions."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200824064537/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hong-kong/entry-requirements" Hong Kong,HKG,20200807,H2: Testing policy,3,,"On Friday 7 August Hong Kong announced that voluntary free virus tests will be available to all 7 million residents in order to achieve universal testing to identify asymptomatic carriers. News articles report that capacity is able to fulfil this. Media source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200810212626/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-07/hong-kong-to-offer-free-virus-testing-to-whole-city-says-hk01 Media source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812091126/https://www.wsj.com/articles/hong-kong-offers-free-testing-as-china-sends-in-teams-to-contain-coronavirus-11596815359 " Hong Kong,HKG,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is operation but it is mandatory to wear masks. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916132530/https://hk.usconsulate.gov/covid-19-information/" Hong Kong,HKG,20200828,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Wearing of masks by members of the public is integral to the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Currently, the Secretary of Food and Health has made specifications under the Cap. 599I to the effect that wearing of a mask is required for any person who is boarding or on board a public transport carrier, is entering or present in an MTR paid area, or is entering or present in public place (indoor and outdoor) (...) the Government amended the relevant legislation to provide that engaging in any strenuous physical activity in public places (except indoor areas) would be a reasonable excuse for not wearing a mask, to encourage members of the public to engage in physical activities."" (press release, August 25) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916123302/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202008/25/P2020082500904.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200831,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Hong Kong will resume face-to-face school classes from Sept. 23 (...) Kevin Yeung, the city’s Secretary for Education, said the resumption would be phased with grades 1, 5 and 6 resuming for secondary schools, primary schools and upper kindergartens on Sept. 23, while other grades would open on Sept. 29."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916115039if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-hongkong-idUSKBN25R12B" Hong Kong,HKG,20200901,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Hong Kong has begun a free universal Covid-19 testing programme on September 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916121228/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-53981010" Hong Kong,HKG,20200911,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On September 8, the Hong Kong government continued to relax some social distancing measures. Indoor dining at restaurants is now permitted until 10:00 pm. Cinemas, beauty parlors, fitness centers, and sports premises have reopened. The Hong Kong government still limits group gatherings to four persons, and has suspended the operations of nightclubs, karaoke establishments, and swimming pools. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916120824/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202009/08/P2020090800764.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200911,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Under the measures of this phase of relaxation, starting this Friday (September 11), we will relax the number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places from two to four; increase the number of persons allowed to be seated together at one table to four in catering business premises (...)"" (Press release, September 8) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916120824/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202009/08/P2020090800764.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200911,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On September 8, the Hong Kong government announced some social distancing measures would continued to be relaxed. In this press release, no information regarding recommendations or stay at home requirements were found. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916120824/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202009/08/P2020090800764.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200911,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""The Secretary for Food and Health will specify, by way of a notice published in the Gazette for the purpose of the mandatory mask-wearing requirement under Cap. 599I, a period of seven days from September 11 till September 17. During the aforementioned seven-day period, a person must wear a mask at all times when the person is boarding or onboard a public transport carrier, is entering or present in an MTR paid area, or is entering or present in a specified public place (i.e. all public places, save for outdoor public places in country parks and special areas as defined in section 2 of the Country Parks Ordinance (Cap. 208))."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916120824/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202009/08/P2020090800764.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"- Restaurants: ""Some of the stringent restrictions in dining in restaurants were relaxed since September 18. Hong Kong eateries are allowed to extend dine-in services until midnight from previously scheduled 10pm, but are still only restricted to operate at 50 percent capacity, and only four people are allowed to sit per table."" - Bars, pubs, karaoke lounges and nightclubs:”Since July 15, bars, pubs, karaoke lounges, and nightclubs have been closed, but on September 18, these venues were finally allowed to reopen limiting its service to accommodate only 50 percent capacity, seat only two people per table, and close their venues after midnight."" - Leisure Facilities and Beaches:”Since July 15, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) leisure facilities and beaches, under the management of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), are temporarily closed.However, LCSD's park lawns and outdoor jogging tracks remain open, and since September 18, swimming pools already resumed operations as long as they maintain a 50 percent capacity and only allow four persons to huddle as a group. Country parks have also reopened, but barbecue sites and campsites are off-limits."" - Entertainment venues: “Entertainment venues including skating rinks, bowling alleys, mahjong/tin kau parlours, billiard rooms, and game centres have been allowed to reopen since September 11. After reopening for a month, Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park were temporarily shut. However, since September 18, the government finally allowed theme parks to reopen. Ocean Park resumed operations on September 18, while Hong Kong Disneyland reopened on September 25. Party rooms and bathhouses have also resumed operations on September 18. - Libraries and Museums: The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) public libraries and museums will resume regular opening hours starting September 29. "" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927100616/https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/things-to-do/things-you-need-to-know-about-hong-kongs-social-distancing-restrictions" Hong Kong,HKG,20200923,C1: School closing,2,1,""" All schools in Hong Kong will resume face-to-face classes in two stages, with Secondary and Primary One, Five and Six as well as Kindergarten Three starting on September 23 while those remaining will start on September 29."" Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202009/21/P2020092100629.htm?fontSize=1 (unable to archive, official press release) http://web.archive.org/web/20200927093806/https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2020/09/20200923/20200923_164215_764.html?type=category&name=covid19" Hong Kong,HKG,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Hong Kong Disneyland announced late Monday that it will reopen to guests September 25 after shutting down in July amid a spike in local Covid-19 cases (...) Hong Kong Disneyland will reopen to guests five days a week with increased health measures and capacity restrictions, after the park initially reopened in June before closing again as Hong Kong cases rose."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927094433/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2020/09/22/hong-kong-disneyland-reopens-for-a-second-time-as-california-theme-park-disneyland-closure-continues/" Hong Kong,HKG,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Unless exempted, the prohibition on group gatherings of more than four persons in public places will continue (...)"" These prohibition took effect at 0.00am on September 25 for a period of seven days (until October 1). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200927091436/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202009/23/P2020092300817.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20200926,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"All the business and places reopened from 18 Sep (apart from Disney's decision to reopen on 25 Set). But restaurants, entertainment and sports facilities are subject to restrictions on social distance and the open time. https://archive.vn/Ue5eY https://archive.vn/a39dH" Hong Kong,HKG,20200929,C1: School closing,1,1,"As per the note on 23 Sep, all schools resume in Hong Kong from 29 Sep. However, the teaching mode is altered and health precaution measures are in place which makes the school experience distinguished from the pre-pandemic period. Half-day classes for those in Primary Two to Four, Form Two to Four, and kindergarten K1 and K2. Students and teachers need to maintain social distancing in school and also need to wear masks and have their temperature taken before entering school. Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said face-to-face classes will be held for a half-day only to avoid students taking off their masks during lunch to reduce the risk of infection. Some private and international schools have already been allowed to conduct full-day lessons with prior approval from the Education Bureau, on condition that they have their own canteens or specified areas for pupils to have meals. https://archive.vn/Z1Gkp https://archive.vn/fszto" Hong Kong,HKG,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The HK government announced on 29 September that, 'From October 2 to 8, the requirements and restrictions in relation to catering and scheduled premises will be largely maintained, including the suspension or prohibition of activities and facilities involving higher health risks such as dancing, steam and sauna facilities and ball pits. But the latest directions will allow team sports at sports premises with more than four participants based on the particular team sports activities. To allow religious gatherings during which no food or drink is served except when used for religious rites, the Government will expand the scope of the existing exempted group gatherings to cover religious activities held at any premises constructed or regularly used as a place of worship, including a church, monastery or nunnery, mosque, synagogue or temple.' https://archive.vn/vtXVf" Hong Kong,HKG,20201003,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Two rounds of voluntary COVID-19 tests proved by the HK government for taxi and public light bus drivers started on October 3: the first round is held from October 3 to 16, and the second from October 27 to November 9. https://archive.vn/KVSlP" Hong Kong,HKG,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The HK Government announced on 6 October that, from 9-15 October, team sports at public skating rinks are allowed from 5 October to have 'more than four participants based on the particular team sports activities. Unless exempted, the prohibition on group gatherings of more than four people in public places will continue during the above seven-day period'. https://archive.vn/9VY9n" Hong Kong,HKG,20201007,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"'The 8th Hong Kong Games (HKG) has been postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 epidemic situation, the Leisure & Cultural Services Department' of HK announced on 7 October. https://archive.vn/mISSX" Hong Kong,HKG,20201008,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Hospital Authority of HK announced on 8 October 'that the distribution hours for specimen collection packs at 46 general outpatient clinics will be extended from tomorrow [i.e. 9 Oct] to tie in with the Government's epidemic control strategy. People who feel they have a higher risk of exposure and are experiencing mild discomfort can obtain the specimen collection packs at the clinics from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm from Monday to Friday to undergo a COVID-19 test.' https://archive.vn/dUCsk" Hong Kong,HKG,20201010,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the letter sent out by the Hong Kong Education Bureau, schools should continue to observe the measures in the “Health Protection Measures for Schools” issued earlier by the EDB and the “Health Advice to Schools for the Prevention of COVID-19” issued by the Centre for Health Protection. Schools must implement all the required anti-epidemic measures, including checking of body temperature every day before returning to schools, wearing of masks at all times, maintaining proper hand hygiene and appropriate social distances, avoiding crowd gathering and paying attention to personal and environmental hygiene, etc. Schools are required to continue with half-day schooling and should reduce learning and other activities (including supplementary classes) on top of the half-day sessions. https://archive.vn/cvQZD" Hong Kong,HKG,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Starting from 23 Oct, restriction on travelling group will be relaxed to allow 30 people, weddings are allowed for 50 and board meetings are allowed for up to 50. Food should not be provided. https://archive.vn/a39dH" Hong Kong,HKG,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Regulations on facial masks are still in place. Citizens are allowed to not wear masks when in country parks but should wear masks at all time when in entertainment facilities, sports facilities etc. https://archive.vn/Ue5eY#selection-911.0-911.32 https://archive.vn/a39dH" Hong Kong,HKG,20201029,C1: School closing,1,1,"The Education Bureau will meet with school bodies next week at the earliest to explore the possibility to resume full-day classes. Cheung Yung-pong, honorary chairman of the Aided Primary School Heads Association hoped authorities would resume the full-day classes in phases, with senior year students as the first group. https://archive.vn/x7YXN" Hong Kong,HKG,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Karaoke establishments (whether they are holding restaurant or club licenses) must cease selling or supplying drinks or food for consumption on the premises from 0.00am to 4.59am and the area providing dine-in catering service must be closed. https://archive.vn/saJXZ" Hong Kong,HKG,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G) remains the same. Unless exempted, the prohibition on group gatherings of more than four persons in public places will continue during the seven-day period from October 30 to November 5, 2020. Since Oct 23, the scope of exempted group gatherings (at Annex 3) has been expanded to include: Local tours involving not more than 30 people organised by licensed travel agents. Travel agents must register with the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong for each tour in advance and undertake to strictly implement a series of anti-epidemic measures, including wearing of masks by participants all the time except when having a meal, restricting the maximum number of persons on a conveyance to 50 per cent of its seat capacity, etc.; The maximum number of persons at wedding ceremonies, at which no food or drink is served, will increase from 20 to 50. The maximum number of persons in a room or partitioned area at a meeting that is held in accordance with any Ordinance or other regulatory instrument that governs the operation of the organisation or its business (including shareholders’ meeting of listed company), at which no food or drink is served, will increase from 20 to 50. As we are coding the most stringent policy in place, for now, we do not change ""4G"" to ""3G"", as, without a good reason, outdoor private gathering limit is still 4. https://archive.vn/saJXZ" Hong Kong,HKG,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Sports Premises Subsidy Scheme under the third round of the Anti-epidemic Fund opened for applications. The scheme, with an application deadline of November 30, will provide a one-off subsidy of $30,000 to each eligible sports premises. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102225945/https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2020/10/20201030/20201030_102541_843.html?type=category&name=covid19" Hong Kong,HKG,20201101,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Housing Authority today extended for another six months the time-limited arrangement allowing banks and financial institutions to offer a mortgage principal moratorium plan to Subsidised Sale Flats Scheme (SSFS) mortgagors. Following the extension, the principal moratorium period should commence by June 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102231746/https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2020/11/20201102/20201102_170924_430.html?type=category&name=covid19" Hong Kong,HKG,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1," Hong Kong schools are expected to join voluntary Covid-19 testing scheme for teachers and other staff. Programme open to all of Hong Kong’s 130,000 school staff begins on Monday (09 Nov) and is expected to run until January. https://archive.vn/k44sN" Hong Kong,HKG,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Restrictions on the hospitality industry continue: https://archive.vn/ot058 Karaoke establishments, Bars must cease selling or supplying drinks or food for consumption on the premises from 2.00 am to 4.59 am and the area providing dine-in catering service must be closed. " Hong Kong,HKG,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G) remains the same. Unless exempted, the prohibition on group gatherings of more than four persons in public places will continue during the seven-day period from November 6 to November 12, 2020. https://archive.vn/ot058" Hong Kong,HKG,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The public should wear a surgical mask when taking public transport or staying in crowded places. https://archive.vn/ot058" Hong Kong,HKG,20201109,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Travellers arriving in Hong Kong on flights from overseas countries/territories, who are not Hong Kong residents, will be denied entry to Hong Kong. Non-Hong Kong residents travelling to Hong Kong from mainland China, Macao or Taiwan will also be denied entry if they have been to any overseas country/territory in the past 14 days. Spouses and minor children of Hong Kong residents are exempt from the above restrictions. https://archive.vn/xJuoK" Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,C1: School closing,1,1,"The policy didn't change in this period. https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202011/12/P2020111200609.htm?fontSize=1 * The website of wayback machine didn't work for me this time, kept on giving internal." Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The restriction to entertainment places like Karaoke establishments is still valid. https://archive.vn/ot058" Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Cap. 599G Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation is still valid. https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599G!zh-Hant-HK * Wayback machine didn't work, kept on giving me internal errors or ""503 Service Unavailable""." Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Cap. 599G Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation is still valid. https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599G!zh-Hant-HK * Wayback machine didn't work, kept on giving me internal errors or ""503 Service Unavailable""." Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"To reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community, public transport service providers have made special arrangements. The regulations vary for different modes. https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/sim/public-transport.html * Wayback machine didn't work, kept on giving me internal errors or ""503 Service Unavailable""." Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There's no policy about stay at home at present. " Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travelers are required to provide confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 14 days starting on the day of the arrival of the relevant traveller in Hong Kong. https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html * Wayback machine didn't work, kept on giving me internal errors or ""503 Service Unavailable""." Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"There're policies about sponsoring residents with different occupations, but no evidence about if the sponsorship is over 50% of the income. https://web.archive.org/web/20201117050424/https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/chi/anti-epidemic-fund.html" Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Housing Authority today extended for another six months the time-limited arrangement allowing banks and financial institutions to offer a mortgage principal moratorium plan to Subsidised Sale Flats Scheme (SSFS) mortgagors. Following the extension, the principal moratorium period should commence by June 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102231746/https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2020/11/20201102/20201102_170924_430.html?type=category&name=covid19" Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official website about Covid info. https://web.archive.org/web/20201117052340/https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/chi/index.html" Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Apart from the accident and emergency departments of public hospitals and general out-patient clinics (GOPCs), private clinics and hospitals are also available for testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018133719/https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/early-testing.html" Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Government has made legislative amendments to the Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulation (Cap. 599D) to empower authorised officers to require any person to provide or disclose information that is relevant to identification and tracing of persons who may be at risk of contracting the disease. https://web.archive.org/web/20201117052503/https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/officer-verification.html" Hong Kong,HKG,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"There're requirements of the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I). https://web.archive.org/web/20201106112609/https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/public-transport-faq.html" Hong Kong,HKG,20201114,C1: School closing,2,1,"all kindergartens and kindergarten-cum-child care centres would start suspension of face-to-face classes and school activities for two weeks from this Saturday (November 14) until November 27 (Friday) owing to the outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection. https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202011/12/P2020111200609.htm?fontSize=1 * The website of wayback machine didn't work, kept on giving me internal errors." Hong Kong,HKG,20201117,C1: School closing,2,1,"In continuation of the previous announcement on kindergarten and elementary school (grade 1-3)'s suspension of in-person classes until 6th December; on 29th of November, the government of HK updated the policy and now announced that starting from 2nd December, all in-person classes will be suspended across kindergartens, elementary and middle schools as well as special schools. The suspension will continue until the Christmas break starts. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201010706/https://www.news.gov.hk/chi/2020/11/20201129/20201129_172437_678.html?type=category&name=covid19&tl=t" Hong Kong,HKG,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Announced on 26th November, starting from 27th of November, all singing and dancing activities will be banned in churches and communities due to the COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201011154/https://www.news.gov.hk/chi/2020/11/20201126/20201126_192451_301.html?type=category&name=covid19&tl=t" Hong Kong,HKG,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Announced on 24th of November, effective from this day until 3rd of Dec, all pubs, public showers and night clubs will be closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201012159/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202011/24/P2020112400893.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Announced on 24th of November, effective from this day until 3rd of Dec, ceremonies of more than 40 people will be banned; in each hotel room, no more than 4 people are allowed; at weddings or religious ceremonies in hotels no more than 20 will be allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201012159/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202011/24/P2020112400893.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20201127,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Announced on 26th November, starting from 27th of November, all singing and dancing activities will be banned in churches and communities due to the COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201011154/https://www.news.gov.hk/chi/2020/11/20201126/20201126_192451_301.html?type=category&name=covid19&tl=t " Hong Kong,HKG,20201129,C1: School closing,2,1,"on 29th of November, the government of HK updated the policy and now announced that starting from 2nd December, all in-person classes will be suspended across kindergartens, elementary and middle schools as well as special schools. The suspension will continue until the Christmas break starts. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201010706/https://www.news.gov.hk/chi/2020/11/20201129/20201129_172437_678.html?type=category&name=covid19&tl=t" Hong Kong,HKG,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Announced on November 30, the Government strongly urges all members of the public to stay at home as much as possible. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205074504/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/01/P2020120100061.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Announced on November 30, the Government strongly urges all members of the public to stay at home as much as possible. Besides, High Speed Rail between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and the Mainland have been suspended. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205074504/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/01/P2020120100061.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201205082117/https://www.td.gov.hk/en/special_news/spnews.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Announced December 1, the Government will continue to trace possibly infected persons who had been to the relevant premises. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205093403/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/01/P2020120100972.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"“The mandatory mask-wearing requirement will be extended for a period of 14 days from December 2 to December 15, 2020. During the aforementioned period, a person must wear a mask all the time when the person is boarding or on board a public transport carrier, is entering or present in an MTR paid area, or is entering or present in a specified public place” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205074504/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/01/P2020120100061.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20201202,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change" Hong Kong,HKG,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Announced on 11/30, government further tightens social distancing measures: all amusement game centres, places of amusement, places of public entertainment (including museums, cinemas and theme parks, except performance venues), karaoke establishments, mahjong-tin kau premises and swimming pools must be closed. Bars or pubs, bath-houses, clubs or nightclubs and party rooms will continue to be closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205074504/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/01/P2020120100061.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20201202,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From December 2 to December 15, the number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places will be tightened from four to two. This restriction would prevent public events from taking place, hence recorded as required cancelling. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205080111/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/01/P2020120100979.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20201202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Effective from December 2, the number of persons allowed in group gatherings in public places will be tightened from four to two. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205080111/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/01/P2020120100979.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20201202,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"To contain the outbreak of the Coronavirus, a few train stations and bus routes are closed or adjusted. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205082117/https://www.td.gov.hk/en/special_news/spnews.htm" Hong Kong,HKG,20201202,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Hong Kong,HKG,20201202,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Hong Kong,HKG,20201202,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Hong Kong,HKG,20201202,H2: Testing policy,3,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201205092404/https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/early-testing.html" Hong Kong,HKG,20201204,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of December 4, travel to Hong Kong is subject to entry restrictions. Specified conditions including negative test results are imposed on inbound travellers who have visited specified places. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205091252/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hong-kong http://web.archive.org/web/20201205085856/https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html" Hong Kong,HKG,20201206,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change" Hong Kong,HKG,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy change" Hong Kong,HKG,20201206,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Hong Kong,HKG,20201206,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Hong Kong,HKG,20201206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Hong Kong,HKG,20201206,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Hong Kong,HKG,20201206,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change. " Hong Kong,HKG,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Government strongly appeals to the public to stay at home to fight against the epidemic together, dine out less often, and avoid unnecessary social activities including private gatherings. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201212081100/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/08/P2020120800780.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20201210,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Further tightened measure are taking effect from December 10: Except club-houses and hotels or guesthouses, all scheduled premises listed below must be closed: (a) Amusement game centres; (b) Bathhouses; (c) Fitness centres; (d) Places of amusement; (e) Places of public entertainment; (f) Premises (commonly known as party rooms) that are maintained or intended to be maintained for hire for holding social gatherings; (g) Beauty parlours; (h) Establishments (commonly known as clubs or nightclubs) that are open late into the night, usually for drinking, and dancing or other entertainment; (i) Karaoke establishments; (j) Mahjong-tin kau premises; (k) Massage establishments (save for those set out in Annex 3); (l) Sports premises; and (m) Swimming pools. Bars or pubs will continue to be closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201212081100/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/08/P2020120800780.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20201210,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The prohibition on group gatherings of more than two persons in public places will continue during the 14-day period from December 10 to December 23, 2020. This restriction would prevent public events from taking place, hence recorded as required cancelling. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201212081100/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/08/P2020120800780.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20201210,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The prohibition on group gatherings of more than two persons in public places will continue during the 14-day period from December 10 to December 23, 2020. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201212081100/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/08/P2020120800780.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20201210,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Transport Department announced that service adjustments for additional bus routes effective from December 10 have been approved, as there has been a continuous drastic drop in patronage of franchised bus companies due to the recent implementation of further tightened measures to reduce the flow of people and social contact to stop COVID-19. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201212083622/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/09/P2020120900756.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20201210,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travel to Hong Kong is subject to entry restrictions. The requirement for negative test results taken no more than 72 hours prior to their departure remains in effect for inbound travelers who have visited very high-risk places. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201212090455/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/10/P2020121000609.htm?fontSize=1 http://web.archive.org/web/20201212090930/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hong-kong/entry-requirements" Hong Kong,HKG,20201210,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Government will continue to trace possibly infected persons who had been to the relevant premises, and seriously verify whether they had complied with the testing notice. Any person who fails to comply with the testing notice commits an offence and may be fined a fixed penalty. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201212092240/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/10/P2020121000799.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20201210,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The mandatory mask-wearing requirement is extended for a period of 14 days from December 10 to December 23, 2020. During the aforementioned period, a person must wear a mask all the time when the person is boarding or on board a public transport carrier, is entering or present in an MTR paid area, or is entering or present in a specified public place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201212081100/https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202012/08/P2020120800780.htm?fontSize=1" Hong Kong,HKG,20201211,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"On December 11, Hong Kong Leader announced the government had signed advanced purchase agreements to procure 7.5 million vaccines, the first batch of which could arrive as early as January. The government’s plan was to stock up enough doses for two full inoculations for each of the city’s 7.5 million residents. The authorities will manage the purchase, administration and prioritization of the jabs. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201212095025/https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3113667/covid-19-vaccines-hong-kong-how-safe-are-they-and" Honduras,HND,20200302,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200514211538/http://www.salud.gob.hn/site/index.php/component/k2/item/1561-gobierno-esta-preparado-en-caso-de-que-el-coronavirus-llegue-a-h" Honduras,HND,20200304,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""[Dr Victor] Flores works at various clinics around the country, traveling to more rural and underserved areas. The lockdown has prevented him from seeing patients like usual. He says he’s talked to fellow doctors who have been seeing patients come in with high fevers and coughs, but the lack of tests in the country means patients with coronavirus symptoms are being sent home and told to isolate."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200402181802/https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2020/03/25/honduras-coronavirus-health-care There are some tests occurring, but only very limited. Mainly focused around incoming visitors it appears. http://web.archive.org/web/20200523092447/https://www.laprensa.hn/inicio/1363915-410/story.html Also from this note: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525161741/https://www.cnbs.gob.hn/blog/2020/03/04/laboratorio-nacional-de-virologia-esta-abastecido-para-analizar-muestras-de-covid-19/" Honduras,HND,20200304,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Hernández reported that sanitary surveillance has been intensified at the different points of aerial, terrestrial and maritime entrances of the country, and people who have registered an epidemiological link have been followed up. http://web.archive.org/web/20200523092447/https://www.laprensa.hn/inicio/1363915-410/story.html Also from this note: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525161741/https://www.cnbs.gob.hn/blog/2020/03/04/laboratorio-nacional-de-virologia-esta-abastecido-para-analizar-muestras-de-covid-19/" Honduras,HND,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200514204643/https://www.laprensa.hn/honduras/1363560-410/coronavirus-honduras-eventos-partidos-clases-conciertos-educacion" Honduras,HND,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200514204643/https://www.laprensa.hn/honduras/1363560-410/coronavirus-honduras-eventos-partidos-clases-conciertos-educacion" Honduras,HND,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200408160918/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=467575b4-071c-4684-ad60-32b7dc2206f1" Honduras,HND,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"General curfew ordered. There is no specific disposition on gatherings, but the stringency of the decrees and relevant orders suggest no gatherings are permited. Orders of curfew are listed below starting from 16/03 to 26/04 extension: https://web.archive.org/web/20200512084900/https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-021-2020.pdf ***///*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200512084945/https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-028-2020.pdf ***///*** https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comisionespecial/78 https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/COMUNICADO%2520extensi%25C3%25B3%252003%2520de%2520mayo.pdf ***///*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200428052434/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comunicados/6243 " Honduras,HND,20200316,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Nationwide suspension of all public transport, effective 16 March 2020. Archived link (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171635/https://www.transporte.gob.hn/content/comisionada-presidente-del-ihtt-pyubani-williams-ratifica-la-no-circulaci%C3%B3n-de-unidades-de" Honduras,HND,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"General curfew ordered. There is a schedule for individuals to be outside their homes based on the number of national ID card. This schedule is not the same for the provinces of the provinces of Cortés, Colón and a city in Yoro. Orders of curfew are listed below from most recent (26/04) to oldest starting from the 16/03 extension: https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/COMUNICADO%2520extensi%25C3%25B3%252003%2520de%2520mayo.pdf ***///*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200428052434/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comunicados/6243 ***///*** https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comisionespecial/78 ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-028-2020.pdf ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-021-2020.pdf " Honduras,HND,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nationwide suspension of all public transport, effective 16 March 2020. Archived link (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171635/https://www.transporte.gob.hn/content/comisionada-presidente-del-ihtt-pyubani-williams-ratifica-la-no-circulaci%C3%B3n-de-unidades-de" Honduras,HND,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200514205244/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/330936/honduras-authorities-extend-covid-19-curfew-measures-until-april-19-update-3" Honduras,HND,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Source: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-03-12/argentina-suspends-visas-to-travelers-from-coronavirus-hit-countries" Honduras,HND,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Honduran government announced all borders (air, land, and sea) would be closed as of Sunday, March 15, 2020, until further notice. Travelers should communicate directly with individual air carriers to confirm flight options. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402102727/https://hn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200402102944/https://cpj.org/2020/03/honduran-government-declares-state-of-emergency-su.php" Honduras,HND,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Nationwide curfew, only essential businesses remain open (grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.), effective 20 March 2020. Primary source (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425163012/https://covid19honduras.org/?q=toque-de-queda-absoluto-para-todo-el-pais Secondary source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327771/honduras-nationwide-curfew-extended-to-april-12-update-2" Honduras,HND,20200320,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Nationwide suspension of all public transport, effective 16 March 2020. Archived link (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171635/https://www.transporte.gob.hn/content/comisionada-presidente-del-ihtt-pyubani-williams-ratifica-la-no-circulaci%C3%B3n-de-unidades-de Supplemented by nationwide curfew, including ban on travel except for limited essential purposes, effective 20 March 2020. Archived link (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425163012/https://covid19honduras.org/?q=toque-de-queda-absoluto-para-todo-el-pais Archived secondary source (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327771/honduras-nationwide-curfew-extended-to-april-12-update-2" Honduras,HND,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"curfew extended to whole country. Honduras in lockdown. source: https://covid19honduras.org/?q=cadena-nacional-20-3-2020" Honduras,HND,20200321,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Per official policy on migration flows during COVID-19, for duration of declared national emergency, land borders extremely limited immigration, sea ports closed to immigration, airports closed to immigration. Archived link (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425173812/https://covid19honduras.org/?q=flujos-migratorios" Honduras,HND,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Honduran government announced all borders (air, land, and sea) would be closed as of Sunday, March 15, 2020, until further notice. Travelers should communicate directly with individual air carriers to confirm flight options. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402102727/https://hn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200402102944/https://cpj.org/2020/03/honduran-government-declares-state-of-emergency-su.php" Honduras,HND,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"curfew extended to whole country. Honduras in lockdown. source: https://covid19honduras.org/?q=cadena-nacional-20-3-2020" Honduras,HND,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Official Government of Honduras source (Spanish) https://web.archive.org/web/20200409005007/https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/New-ways_0.pdf" Honduras,HND,20200401,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Nationwide curfew in effect. Primary source (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200409005007/https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/New-ways_0.pdf. Secondary source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327771/honduras-nationwide-curfew-extended-to-april-12-update-2" Honduras,HND,20200402,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Secondary source (Spanish): https://www.elheraldo.hn/especiales/coronavirus/1370621-528/escasez-de-pruebas-para-detectar-covid-19-oculta-la-realidad-en-honduras" Honduras,HND,20200403,E1: Income support,2,0,"Flat 6,000 Lempiras (USD $237) monthly payment for salaried & textile workers for up to 3 months. Per Legislative Decree 33-2020, archived (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200430022613/https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/Decreto-33-2020.pdf. Secondary source, archived (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200430022540/https://www.laprensa.hn/especiales/coronavirus/1374051-410/a-250000-trabajadores-suspendidos-dar%C3%A1n-bono-de-l6000 Honduras' GNI per capita per World Bank (2018, latest year available) is $2,350 annually, or $195 monthly. Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430023459/https://data.worldbank.org/country/honduras?view=chart" Honduras,HND,20200403,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Mandatory waiver of late fees & charges for all debts, in addition to right to negotiate up to 3 mos. of debt payment deferrals with lenders. Per Legislative Decree 33-2020, archived (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200430022613/https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/Decreto-33-2020.pdf. Secondary source, archived (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200430024722/https://www.laprensa.hn/honduras/1366054-410/hondure%C3%B1os-tendran-refinanciamiento-readecuacion-deudas" Honduras,HND,20200404,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"This is an official document issued by the Government in February 2020: PLAN FOR CONTAINMENT AND RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS CASES (COVID-19) IN HONDURAS. Archived links (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504113150/https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/Honduras_Plan_Coronavirus.pdf Based on news, it seems that the Government is performing limited contact tracing (not done for all cases). Archived links (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504112123/https://www.msn.com/es-us/noticias/otras/honduras-comienza-a-aplicar-test-r%C3%A1pidos-para-detectar-personas-con-covid-19/ar-BB12oFXm" Honduras,HND,20200410,H2: Testing policy,1,,"This is an official document issued by the Government in February 2020: PLAN FOR CONTAINMENT AND RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS CASES (COVID-19) IN HONDURAS. Archived links (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504113150/https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/Honduras_Plan_Coronavirus.pdf Based on this document and on some news, the Government is testing only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (i.e. have been in contact with Covid-19 cases). Archived links (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504111748/https://www.elheraldo.hn/especiales/coronavirus/1370621-528/escasez-de-pruebas-para-detectar-covid-19-oculta-la-realidad-en-honduras http://web.archive.org/web/20200504112123/https://www.msn.com/es-us/noticias/otras/honduras-comienza-a-aplicar-test-r%C3%A1pidos-para-detectar-personas-con-covid-19/ar-BB12oFXm" Honduras,HND,20200415,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Nationwide curfew, only essential businesses remain open (grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.), effective 20 March 2020. Primary source (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425163012/https://covid19honduras.org/?q=toque-de-queda-absoluto-para-todo-el-pais Secondary source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327771/honduras-nationwide-curfew-extended-to-april-12-update-2 On 15 April 2020, hardware stores added to list of limited businesses that may remain open to public as of 16 April 2020. Archived link (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425162608/https://covid19honduras.org/?q=ferreterias" Honduras,HND,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Official communique from Secretary of State for Education, announcing schools will be closed for duration of declared national emergency. Archived link (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425160032/https:/twitter.com/Educacion_HN/status/1243659061993918466 Tweet on 21 April 2020 confirms continued virtual instruction during school closures. Archived link (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425161617/https://twitter.com/Educacion_HN/status/1252798415483949061 Also, nationwide curfew extended through 26 April 2020. Archived link (Spanish): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425161757/https://covid19honduras.org/?q=toque-de-queda-hasta-26-de-abril" Honduras,HND,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Per Presidential Decree 21-2020, all but essential workplaces were closed. The measure seems to have been renewed with subsequent orders of curfew. Orders of curfew are listed below from most recent (26/04) to oldest starting from Presidential Decree 21-2020 of 16/03: https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/COMUNICADO%2520extensi%25C3%25B3%252003%2520de%2520mayo.pdf ***///*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200428052434/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comunicados/6243 ***///*** https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comisionespecial/78 ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-028-2020.pdf ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-021-2020.pdf" Honduras,HND,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"General curfew ordered. All public events are cancelled per Presidential Decree 018-2020 of 13/03. Orders of curfew are listed below from most recent (26/04) to oldest starting from the 16/03 extension: https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/COMUNICADO%2520extensi%25C3%25B3%252003%2520de%2520mayo.pdf ***///*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200428052434/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comunicados/6243 ***///*** https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comisionespecial/78 ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-028-2020.pdf ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-021-2020.pdf" Honduras,HND,20200418,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Per Decree 21-2020, public transportation was suspended. The measure seems to have been renewed with subsequent orders of curfew. Orders of curfew are listed below from most recent (26/04) to oldest starting from Presidential Decree 21-2020 of 16/03: https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/COMUNICADO%2520extensi%25C3%25B3%252003%2520de%2520mayo.pdf ***///*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200428052434/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comunicados/6243 ***///*** https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comisionespecial/78 ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-028-2020.pdf ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-021-2020.pdf ***///*** On 22/04 transport authorities were ensuring public transportation was not circulating. https://www.transporte.gob.hn/content/puntos-de-control-el-ihtt-supervisa-que-unidades-de-transporte-p%C3%BAblico-e-interurbano" Honduras,HND,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"General curfew ordered. There is a schedule for individuals to be outside their homes based on the number of national ID card. This schedule is not the same for the provinces of the provinces of Cortés, Colón and a city in Yoro. Orders of curfew are listed below from most recent (26/04) to oldest starting from the 16/03 extension: https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/COMUNICADO%2520extensi%25C3%25B3%252003%2520de%2520mayo.pdf ***///*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200428052434/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comunicados/6243 ***///*** https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comisionespecial/78 ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-028-2020.pdf ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-021-2020.pdf" Honduras,HND,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"General curfew ordered. There is a schedule for individuals to be outside their homes based on the number of national ID card. This schedule is not the same for the provinces of the provinces of Cortés, Colón and a city in Yoro. Orders of curfew are listed below from most recent to oldest starting from the 16/03 extension: https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://covid19honduras.org/sites/default/files/COMUNICADO%2520extensi%25C3%25B3%252003%2520de%2520mayo.pdf ***///*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200428052434/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comunicados/6243 ***///*** https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comisionespecial/78 ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-028-2020.pdf ***///*** https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/PCM-021-2020.pdf" Honduras,HND,20200422,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Secondary source, confirming continued border closures as of 22 April 2020. Archived link (English): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425174755/https://hn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Honduras,HND,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"Nationwide curfew extended through 17 May 2020. Archived link (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504110359/https://covid19honduras.org/?q=node%2F361 However, the government is starting to implement some protocols so that students from some levels (probably high school) will soon return to school. Archived link (Spanish): http://web.archive.org/web/20200504111000/https://www.tunota.com/proxima-semana-inicia-proceso-para-volver-a-clases-en-colegios-y-escuelas-de-honduras" Honduras,HND,20200518,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200527193300/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Honduras,HND,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The curfew has been extended until May 31. The government is evaluating plans to reopen businesses and schools, but they are still closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528004110/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/05/18/honduras-con-142-muertos-por-covid-19-sigue-en-toque-de-queda/ *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200528004904/https://www.diez.hn/coronavirus/1381964-441/toque-de-queda-se-extiende-honduras-coronavirus-covid-19-31-de-mayo" Honduras,HND,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"General curfew extended until May 31. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528004904/https://www.diez.hn/coronavirus/1381964-441/toque-de-queda-se-extiende-honduras-coronavirus-covid-19-31-de-mayo" Honduras,HND,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new data found. The general curfew has been extended until May 31. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528004904/https://www.diez.hn/coronavirus/1381964-441/toque-de-queda-se-extiende-honduras-coronavirus-covid-19-31-de-mayo" Honduras,HND,20200518,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The Government is evaluating to gradually ease restrictions on public transport, but it is still close. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522234456/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/aprueban-protocolos-para-el-uso-del-transporte-publico-de-pasajeros/" Honduras,HND,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"General curfew extended until May 31. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528004904/https://www.diez.hn/coronavirus/1381964-441/toque-de-queda-se-extiende-honduras-coronavirus-covid-19-31-de-mayo" Honduras,HND,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"General curfew extended until May 31. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528004904/https://www.diez.hn/coronavirus/1381964-441/toque-de-queda-se-extiende-honduras-coronavirus-covid-19-31-de-mayo" Honduras,HND,20200518,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528032319/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/05/21/guatemala-preve-retorno-de-turismo-internacional-recien-en-2021/" Honduras,HND,20200518,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200527012558/https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/politica/coronavirus-los-errores-que-el-ministerio-de-salud-debe-corregir-en-la-ruta-al-pico-de-contagios/" Honduras,HND,20200521,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Honduran authorities announced on Thursday, May 21, that the use of face masks in public was made compulsory in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The new regulations also require all individuals to follow and implement social distancing and hygiene measures in both public and private meetings exceeding five people. Penalties, including fines, community service, and/or jail time will be levied for failure to comply with the measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014143057/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344636/honduras-face-mask-use-compulsory-in-public-from-may-21-update-6 " Honduras,HND,20200529,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"According to the Decree PCM-045-2020, public transport for health purposes is allowed to circulate. See Art 6.7. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608144901/https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DECRETO-PCM-045-2020.pdf" Honduras,HND,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Although the Government has insisted on a mandatory lockdown, allowing people to leave their homes on a schedule based on the ending characters of their national IDs, the list of exceptions for allowed economic activities is rather extensive and be found in the Government Decree PCM-045-2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608144901/https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DECRETO-PCM-045-2020.pdf" Honduras,HND,20200529,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Details are found in the decree 33-2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430022613/https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/Decreto-33-2020.pdf" Honduras,HND,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From June 8, the government of Honduras has stated that the economy will be gradually reactivated by allowing people to return to their workplaces in phases. In cities with no current COVID19 clusters, 60% of employees were allowed to return to work from June 8, while the quota started at a lower level in cities with higher numbers of active cases. Stricter measures may be imposed in case there are new breakouts. https://archive.vn/xxFdv" Honduras,HND,20200614,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"The previously announced lockdown was slated to end on June 14, but the government has extended it until at least June 28. There is a curfew in place, and people are allowed to go outside between 7AM and 5PM on one weekday depending on the last digit of their ID card. Total confinement is required on weekends. https://archive.vn/pL3Nz" Honduras,HND,20200628,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Honduran government has announced that the curfew will be extended until July 28. There are restrictions on internal travel in place, with strictness varying by region. https://archive.vn/WDtxz" Honduras,HND,20200712,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 12 July, Honduras announced to extend coronavirus curfew for another week. http://archive.vn/HJK7t" Honduras,HND,20200714,C1: School closing,3,1,"The existing curfew measurements have been extended until 26 July. http://archive.fo/EdqTr" Honduras,HND,20200714,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The existing curfew measurements have been extended until 26 July. http://archive.fo/EdqTr" Honduras,HND,20200714,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The existing curfew measurements have been extended until 26 July. http://archive.fo/EdqTr" Honduras,HND,20200714,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The existing curfew measurements have been extended until 26 July. http://archive.fo/EdqTr" Honduras,HND,20200714,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The existing curfew measurements have been extended until 26 July. http://archive.fo/EdqTr" Honduras,HND,20200714,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"The existing curfew measurements have been extended until 26 July. http://archive.fo/EdqTr" Honduras,HND,20200714,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The existing curfew measurements have been extended until 26 July. http://archive.fo/EdqTr" Honduras,HND,20200714,E1: Income support,2,0,"The manager of the Private Contribution Regime (RAP), Enrique Burgos, detailed today the consolidated figures for the delivery of financial aid ""Bono solidarity"" to private-sector workers who were suspended from their work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. http://archive.fo/3EKyY" Honduras,HND,20200714,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The National Banking and Insurance Commission (CNBS) announced that supervised institutions which carry out credit operations may grant additional grace periods, starting in July, to debtors (natural or legal persons) whose economic activities have been affected by the National Health Emergency by COVID-19, including those related to the SMEs, Transport, Tourism, Agricultural and Textile sectors. http://archive.fo/dbbsQ" Honduras,HND,20200714,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The website of the Ministry of Health has updated information on the COVID-19 as well as advice and recommendations. http://web.archive.org/web/20200722233520/http://www.salud.gob.hn/site/ http://www.salud.gob.hn/site/" Honduras,HND,20200802,C1: School closing,3,1,"The security ministry of Honduras announced on 2 August that the current coronavirus curfew to be extended for another week to 9 August. http://archive.vn/dxskP" Honduras,HND,20200802,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The security ministry of Honduras announced on 2 August that the current coronavirus curfew to be extended for another week to 9 August. http://archive.vn/dxskP" Honduras,HND,20200802,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The security ministry of Honduras announced on 2 August that the current coronavirus curfew to be extended for another week to 9 August. http://archive.vn/dxskP" Honduras,HND,20200802,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The security ministry of Honduras announced on 2 August that the current coronavirus curfew to be extended for another week to 9 August. http://archive.vn/dxskP" Honduras,HND,20200802,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The security ministry of Honduras announced on 2 August that the current coronavirus curfew to be extended for another week to 9 August. http://archive.vn/dxskP" Honduras,HND,20200802,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"The security ministry of Honduras announced on 2 August that the current coronavirus curfew to be extended for another week to 9 August. http://archive.vn/dxskP" Honduras,HND,20200802,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The security ministry of Honduras announced on 2 August that the current coronavirus curfew to be extended for another week to 9 August. http://archive.vn/dxskP" Honduras,HND,20200802,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The security ministry of Honduras announced on 2 August that the current coronavirus curfew to be extended for another week to 9 August. http://archive.vn/dxskP" Honduras,HND,20200804,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The minister of economic development of Honduras said on 4 August that domestic flights will resume on 10 August. http://archive.vn/GSsrS" Honduras,HND,20200804,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The minister of economic development of Honduras said on 4 August that international flights will resume on 17 August. http://archive.vn/GSsrS" Honduras,HND,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"The curfew will be relaxed, during weekends, starting on August 23. Source: https://www.elheraldo.hn/pais/1402809-466/sinager-autoriza-la-circulaci%C3%B3n-de-los-ciudadano-los-s%C3%A1bados-y-domingos" Honduras,HND,20200817,C8: International travel controls,1,,"International flights have been resumed. Passenger must follow screening protocols before and after boarding a flight. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200821043155/https://www.elheraldo.hn/pais/1401727-466/honduras-reactivan-vuelos-internacionales-aeropuertos" Honduras,HND,20200822,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Despite the reactivation of some sectors, the country still has an overnight curfew, and the government has not moved to reactivate public transportation, bars, restaurants, movie theatres, sports events, and schools and universities."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830113713/https://www.caymancompass.com/2020/08/05/honduras-to-reopen-domestic-and-international-flights-in-mid-august/" Honduras,HND,20200822,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Despite the reactivation of some sectors, the country still has an overnight curfew, and the government has not moved to reactivate public transportation, bars, restaurants, movie theatres, sports events, and schools and universities."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830113713/https://www.caymancompass.com/2020/08/05/honduras-to-reopen-domestic-and-international-flights-in-mid-august/" Honduras,HND,20200822,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new updates" Honduras,HND,20200822,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new updates" Honduras,HND,20200822,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""Despite the reactivation of some sectors, the country still has an overnight curfew, and the government has not moved to reactivate public transportation, bars, restaurants, movie theatres, sports events, and schools and universities."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830113713/https://www.caymancompass.com/2020/08/05/honduras-to-reopen-domestic-and-international-flights-in-mid-august/" Honduras,HND,20200822,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""The novel coronavirus has infected 43,794 people in Honduras and killed 1,384 more. The reopening plan involves 263 municipalities and between 20% and 60% of the labour force, depending on the local impact of coronavirus. Thirty-five municipalities that are considered hardest hit by the pandemic are excluded, and in these areas, residents are only permitted to leave the house to visit banks, pharmacies and supermarkets."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830113713/https://www.caymancompass.com/2020/08/05/honduras-to-reopen-domestic-and-international-flights-in-mid-august/" Honduras,HND,20200822,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""The novel coronavirus has infected 43,794 people in Honduras and killed 1,384 more. The reopening plan involves 263 municipalities and between 20% and 60% of the lab our force, depending on the local impact of coronavirus. Thirty-five municipalities that are considered hardest hit by the pandemic are excluded, and in these areas, residents are only permitted to leave the house to visit banks, pharmacies and supermarkets."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830113713/https://www.caymancompass.com/2020/08/05/honduras-to-reopen-domestic-and-international-flights-in-mid-august/" Honduras,HND,20200822,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Domestic flights will resume 10 Aug. and international flights will start 17 Aug."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830113713/https://www.caymancompass.com/2020/08/05/honduras-to-reopen-domestic-and-international-flights-in-mid-august/" Honduras,HND,20200822,E1: Income support,2,0," Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830115047/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Honduras,HND,20200822,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,," Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830115047/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Honduras,HND,20200822,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new updates. Source: ""http://web.archive.org/web/20200830115225/http://www.salud.gob.hn/site/""" Honduras,HND,20200822,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new updates Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830115936/http://www.salud.gob.hn/site/index.php/component/edocman/lineamientos-covid-19-2019-modificado-10-03-2020-convertido" Honduras,HND,20200822,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new updates " Honduras,HND,20200920,C1: School closing,3,1,"Honduran authorities have suspended academic activities in both public and private institutions. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930084112/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20200920,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some businesses are still closed, except supermarkets, some markets, small stores, pharmacies, hospitals, hotels, petrol stations, hardware stores, restaurants that offer delivery service and private banks. Businesses that have permission to remain open must take precautions and keep people at least one meter apart from each other. In all cases, they must ensure that the number of people in these businesses do not exceed 50 people. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930084112/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20200920,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events remain suspended. All public gatherings remain suspended, except for religious activities. These may go ahead with precautions and measures suggested by the World Health Organization. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930084112/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20200920,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All public events remain suspended. All public gatherings remain suspended, except for religious activities. These may go ahead with precautions and measures suggested by the World Health Organization. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930084112/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20200920,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"There is no public transport available in Honduras. If you wish to move to or from the airport you have to hire a private taxi or driver. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930084112/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20200920,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes, a letter of safe passage or permission to transit called a salvoconducto is required. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930104445/https://hn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Honduras,HND,20200920,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes, a letter of safe passage or permission to transit called a salvoconducto is required. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930104445/https://hn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Honduras,HND,20200920,C8: International travel controls,1,,"There is no new update" Honduras,HND,20200920,E1: Income support,1,1,"Efforts have concentrated on supporting the fragile health system and providing targeted support to families, workers, and firms. Additional crisis-related spending needs were initially estimated at 2.1 percent of GDP in 2020, including emergency healthcare expenditures (0.9 percent of GDP), temporary unemployment benefits to formal workers (0.6 percent of GDP), delivery of food supplies to poor families (0.2 percent of GDP), and cash transfers to informal workers (0.4 percent of GDP). The authorities have identified significant nonpriority spending reallocations to partly finance these emergency expenditures. Congress approved a decree authorizing expedited purchasing procedures for emergency expenditures related to the crisis. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930112959/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#H" Honduras,HND,20200920,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On the revenue side, Congress approved reduced advance payments in corporate income tax to provide cash flow relief to companies, as well as a temporary VAT exemptions for medical supplies. There is also a one-off income tax credit (10 percent of salary expenses) for companies maintaining pre-crisis employment levels. Congress also approved deferrals to the second half of 2020 and early 2021 for payments of income taxes and social contributions, favoring especially SMEs. VAT payments were also deferred for SMEs in non-essential sectors not operating during the curfew. The government introduced temporary freezes in prices of goods in the basic consumption basket, as well temporary free access to emergency telecommunications services related to the Covid-19 crisis—these measures do not have a budgetary cost. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930112959/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#H" Honduras,HND,20200920,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new policy found to be in place" Honduras,HND,20200920,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new policy found to be in place" Honduras,HND,20200920,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new policy found to be in place" Honduras,HND,20201002,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change " Honduras,HND,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Some establishments, facilities, and activities remain suspended or closed nationwide, including urban and interurban public transport, bars, discos, cinemas, gyms, theaters, sports events, convention centers, and educational centers. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201014011702/https://www.worldaware.com/critical-alert-honduras-extends-nationwide-coronavirus-disease-related-curfew-and-movement" Honduras,HND,20201002,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20201014011702/https://www.worldaware.com/critical-alert-honduras-extends-nationwide-coronavirus-disease-related-curfew-and-movement" Honduras,HND,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No gatherings over 10 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014011702/https://www.worldaware.com/critical-alert-honduras-extends-nationwide-coronavirus-disease-related-curfew-and-movement" Honduras,HND,20201002,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No policy change" Honduras,HND,20201002,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"There is a curfew, and specific times that people can go out and do things based on their identification numbers. This ruling has been extended several times. Most recently, it has was extended until October 18th. ""Honduran authorities have extended the nationwide daily curfew until 23:00 (local time) on Sunday, October 18, due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Members of the public are permitted to leave their homes to undertake essential activities on selected days based on the last digit of their national identity card or passport number of non-Honduran citizens between 06:00 and 20:00 (local time): Oct. 12: The last digit is 2 and 3 Oct. 13: The last digit is 4 and 5 Oct. 14: The last digit is 6 and 7 Oct. 15: The last digit is 8 and 9 Oct. 16: The last digit is 0 and 1 Oct. 17: The last digit is 2 and 3 Oct. 18: The last digit is 4 and 5 There are a few exceptions for those working in emergency services and essential workers, who are allowed to go out on additional days. Additionally, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and pregnant women will be granted special access to commercial establishments between 07:00 and 09:00, and banks between 09:00 and 10:00."" Below are links to each extension: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014005539/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/381356/honduras-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-through-october-4-update-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20201014005550/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/386126/honduras-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-october-11-update-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20201014005636/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/388386/honduras-authorities-extend-covid-19-curfew-and-movement-restrictions-until-october-18-update-22 " Honduras,HND,20201002,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes, a letter of safe passage or permission to transit called a salvoconducto is required. Salvoconductos must be processed by the Honduran Police. Please visit the following website to process a request for a salvoconducto: https://www.serviciospoliciales.gob.hn/salvoconductos"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201014010524/https://hn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Honduras,HND,20201002,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Honduras reopened airports for international commercial flight operations on August 17, while domestic flights resumed on August 10. Land and sea borders remain closed, although the transport of freight and supplies is permitted. Face masks also remain mandatory in all public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201014005539/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/381356/honduras-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-through-october-4-update-20" Honduras,HND,20201002,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Honduras,HND,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no policy change" Honduras,HND,20201002,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Honduras,HND,20201002,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change" Honduras,HND,20201002,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Honduras,HND,20201014,E1: Income support,1,1,"On October 14, President Juan Orlando Hernández launched the first electronic transfers ""Bono Único"" to people who have had their economic income affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a subsidy of approximately USD 82 that can be exchanged for food, medicine, or biosafety supplies in selected establishments. https://archive.vn/PBOMP" Honduras,HND,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Essential businesses and banks remain open during the allowed hours of operations. Archived web: https://archive.vn/0H64n " Honduras,HND,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government of Honduras extended the National Curfew until October 25 at 11:00 pm. Only essential shopping and minimal activities are allowed between 5am and 10pm according to the last digit of the national identity card or passport number for foreigners. Archived web: https://archive.vn/0H64n " Honduras,HND,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"In order to travel between regions and cities, it is necessary to request a transit permit called ""Salvoconducto."" They must be processed by the Honduran Police. It can be requested in the following website: https://www.serviciospolicial.gob.hn/salvoconductos Archived web: https://archive.vn/0H64n" Honduras,HND,20201019,C8: International travel controls,2,,"People with symptoms of COVID-19, those who in the last 14 days have been in contact with a person testing positive, and those traveling from countries with confirmed cases, are isolated at either a medical center or at their temporary stay in order to be monitored by the Ministry of Health for a period of up to 14 days. Archived web: https://archive.vn/0H64n" Honduras,HND,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It is mandatory to use face masks, antibacterial gel and maintain social distancing in public. Archived web: https://archive.vn/0H64n" Honduras,HND,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"An agreement of ""Solidarity Financing and Rescue Plan"" was signed today, October 20, by the Government of President Juan Orlando Hernández and the Honduran Association of Banking Institutions (Ahiba) to reactivate the micro, small, and medium enterprises (Mipyme) that have been greatly affected by the COVID-19. This agreement implies the Central Bank of Honduras promoting a temporary period of 1 to 5 years with private banks and 5 to 15 years through a Liquidity Fund that will reduce the interest rate of debtors based on a profit-weighted rate. Archived web: https://archive.vn/z78S9" Honduras,HND,20201025,C1: School closing,3,1,"The authorities of the Ministry of Education announced that students who have not met grade levels will have the opportunity to remain in online classes until February 2021 as they finish their academic year in October 30. Moreover, teachers will provide help to students who had internet connection problems and have not been able to submit their assignments. Archived web: https://archive.vn/rAP3M" Honduras,HND,20201026,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On October 26, the Secretary of State extended the restrictions until November 1, maintaining the curfew and current movement restriction. It will be enforced through the National Police. Archived web: https://archive.vn/XzqWA" Honduras,HND,20201027,C1: School closing,3,1,"Honduran authorities have suspended academic activities in both public and private institutions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108025815/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108025815/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108025815/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108025815/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20201027,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"There is no public transport available in Honduras. If you wish to move to or from the airport you have to hire a private taxi or driver. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108025815/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus Although US Embassy state that there is public transport, no evidence could be found to support this statement, even after checking the bus routes on Google Map. Is public transportation operating? Yes. Honduras has resumed some transportation options and business operations Stay at home orders remain in effect. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108033136/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/honduras-travel-advisory.html" Honduras,HND,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government of Honduras extended the National Curfew until Sunday, November 8 at 11:00 p.m. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. according to the last digit of an individual’s national identity card or passport number for non-Honduran citizens. The elderly, women who are pregnant, and individuals with disabilities can exclusively access essential businesses from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and banks from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the day which corresponds to the last number on their identification. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108033549/https://hn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Honduras,HND,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108033549/https://hn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Honduras,HND,20201027,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108033549/https://hn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Honduras,HND,20201027,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Honduras,HND,20201027,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change." Honduras,HND,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Shopping and essential activities will be allowed daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. without regard to identification number. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. according to the last digit of an individual’s national identity card or passport number for non-Honduran citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116090501/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/b57ce4e9-fad3-47cb-b42d-1a1b5698fd6e" Honduras,HND,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Government of Honduras announced the temporary suspension of the national curfew to facilitate Tropical Depression Eta response efforts. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. without regard to identification number. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. according to the last digit of an individual’s national identity card or passport number for non-Honduran citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116090501/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/b57ce4e9-fad3-47cb-b42d-1a1b5698fd6e" Honduras,HND,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Government of Honduras announced the temporary suspension of the national curfew to facilitate Tropical Depression Eta response efforts. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. without regard to identification number. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. according to the last digit of an individual’s national identity card or passport number for non-Honduran citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116090501/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/b57ce4e9-fad3-47cb-b42d-1a1b5698fd6e" Honduras,HND,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government of Honduras announced the temporary suspension of the national curfew to facilitate Tropical Depression Eta response efforts. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. without regard to identification number. Shopping and essential activities will be allowed daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. according to the last digit of an individual’s national identity card or passport number for non-Honduran citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116090501/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/b57ce4e9-fad3-47cb-b42d-1a1b5698fd6e" Honduras,HND,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116094640/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20201109,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116094640/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/honduras/coronavirus" Honduras,HND,20201109,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Honduras,HND,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change." Honduras,HND,20201115,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206092842/https://www.sica.int/coronavirus/observatorioSICACOVID19/medidas/honduras" Honduras,HND,20201115,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206092842/https://www.sica.int/coronavirus/observatorioSICACOVID19/medidas/honduras" Honduras,HND,20201115,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206092842/https://www.sica.int/coronavirus/observatorioSICACOVID19/medidas/honduras" Honduras,HND,20201115,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206092842/https://www.sica.int/coronavirus/observatorioSICACOVID19/medidas/honduras" Honduras,HND,20201115,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206092842/https://www.sica.int/coronavirus/observatorioSICACOVID19/medidas/honduras" Honduras,HND,20201115,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206092842/https://www.sica.int/coronavirus/observatorioSICACOVID19/medidas/honduras" Honduras,HND,20201115,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206092517/https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/comunicados/8585" Honduras,HND,20201115,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206092842/https://www.sica.int/coronavirus/observatorioSICACOVID19/medidas/honduras" Honduras,HND,20201115,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206092842/https://www.sica.int/coronavirus/observatorioSICACOVID19/medidas/honduras" Honduras,HND,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change. The national curfew will remain in place until Sunday, 8 November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107210317/https://hn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Croatia,HRV,20200127,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Press conference + leaflets with recommendations. ""All information on the new coronavirus and known methods of spread, infection protection measures, organization of public health, border inspection and police, as well as all the activities of the institutions involved, were communicated to the journalists."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123213019/https://zdravstvo.gov.hr/404.htm?aspxerrorpath=/vijesti/u-ministarstvu-zdravstva-predstavljene-mjere-prevencije-sirenja-koronavirusa/4898&usg=ALkJrhiF5ohlj1Q2Jce6LUxd9FjaVTrZYg" Croatia,HRV,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Ministry of Health: National Crisis Headquarters for Coronavirus is being established. ... Croatian Institute of Public Health (CIPH) will publish the latest information on the coronavirus every day at 3 pm on its web site."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200429123822/https://zdravstvo.gov.hr/vijesti/ministarstvo-zdravstva-osniva-se-nacionalni-krizni-stozer-zbog-koronavirusa/4956" Croatia,HRV,20200203,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Version 7, February 3, 2020. THE 2019-NCOV INFECTION IS SUSPECTED WHEN THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE MET..."", stating symptoms + eligibility criteria, including contact with confirmed carrier, visit to china or working in a healthcare facility that treated a confirmed carrier. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20200217183709%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.hzjz.hr%2Fsluzba-epidemiologija-zarazne-bolesti%2Fpostupanje-zdravstvenih-djelatnika-u-slucaju-postavljanja-sumnje-na-novi-koronavirus-2019-ncov%2F" Croatia,HRV,20200203,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 3 February, specific health monitoring was introduced and is being conducted on people who do not have symptoms/signs of the disease as well as on people who have symptoms/signs of the disease (including their close contacts) – it includes health monitoring and self-isolation measures for people who have travelled or lived in high-risk areas during the last 14 days. People who had been in contact with infected people were still required to communicate daily with an epidemiologist. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506104355/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/croatia/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4%20Monitoring%20and%20surveillance&Type=Section" Croatia,HRV,20200204,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/beros-croatian-healthcare-prepared-for-corona-virus/" Croatia,HRV,20200224,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Croatia extends screening to travellers from Italy; https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/crisis-headquarters-meets-at-ministry-of-health-to-address-coronavirus/" Croatia,HRV,20200226,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a recommendation to refrain from travelling to Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Iran and Singapore. https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/second-coronavirus-case-confirmed-in-croatia-authorities-call-for-calm/" Croatia,HRV,20200226,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Version 10, February 26, 2020. COVID-19 infection is suspected when the following criteria are met..."", stating ARDS and epidemiologic history in the prior 14 days. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20200227200919%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.hzjz.hr%2Fsluzba-epidemiologija-zarazne-bolesti%2Fpostupanje-zdravstvenih-djelatnika-u-slucaju-postavljanja-sumnje-na-novi-koronavirus-2019-ncov%2F" Croatia,HRV,20200305,C1: School closing,0,,"Health minister said that the epidemiological situation was not serious enough to require the closing of schools; https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/health-minister-submits-report-on-coronavirus/" Croatia,HRV,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"All public events are being cancelled (originally: until April 14th) in Istria County. https://web.archive.org/web/20200404050507/https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/croatia-reports-two-new-coronavirus-cases/" Croatia,HRV,20200313,C1: School closing,3,0,"On March 11, 2020, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic held an extraordinary meeting with the relevant ministers and members of the Civil Protection Staff of the Republic of Croatia to discuss further coronavirus control measures and activities in Croatia. From Friday 3/13/2020. classes will be suspended at schools and universities in the Istria County closest to Italy. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200420160156/https://www.koronavirus.hr/vladine-mjere/101)" Croatia,HRV,20200314,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Istria County shuts all hospitality businesses for the next month, restricts opening hours of supermarkets etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319205548/https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/six-new-coronavirus-cases-38-in-total/" Croatia,HRV,20200315,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Croatia requires 14-day isolation for incoming travellers from a range of countries: https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatia-tightens-conditions-for-entering-the-country/" Croatia,HRV,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1," Croatia closes schools for two weeks, starting on Monday 16th of March; https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-croatia/croatia-closes-schools-for-two-weeks-for-coronavirus-idUSKBN2101F0" Croatia,HRV,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Version 11, March 16, 2020. COVID-19 infection, which requires laboratory testing, is suspected when the following criteria are met...""; states testing upon symptoms + eligibility. Testing with only symptoms and no epidemiologic history only when they require hospitalization. Policy was changed to 2 (anyone symptomatic) on April 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200320140414/https://www.hzjz.hr/sluzba-epidemiologija-zarazne-bolesti/postupanje-zdravstvenih-djelatnika-u-slucaju-postavljanja-sumnje-na-novi-koronavirus-2019-ncov/ " Croatia,HRV,20200317,E1: Income support,1,0,"The government adopted the first set of measures to help the economy hit by the fallout of the coronavirus epidemic at its session on 17 March. The package, worth HRK 30 billion (€4bn), included 63 measures aimed at those that were already feeling or were yet to feel the consequences of the crisis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123193026/https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatian-pm-announces-package-to-help-save-jobs-and-economy/ " Croatia,HRV,20200317,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Range of debt relief measures for households, individuals and businesses. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123192858/https://www2.deloitte.com/hr/en/pages/tax/articles/vlada-prijedlog-mjera-gospodarstvo-koronavirus.html" Croatia,HRV,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government bans all religious gatherings and sporting events; https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/number-of-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-in-croatia-rises-to-105/" Croatia,HRV,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Croatia shuts down borders for non-citizens; https://www.dw.com/de/corona-macht-den-balkan-dicht/a-52835814 ""Croatia has barred admission to all travelers except Croatian citizens and foreign national residents returning home, foreign citizens departing to their home countries, diplomats, law enforcement, medical workers, controlled shipments of goods, and others on a case by case basis. This entrance restriction is currently in effect through May 17."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200429121532/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Telework is required for 30 days in general, shutdown for all non-essential shops; requirement for one month starting 20 March; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425230147/https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/od-ponoci-na-snazi-odluke-stozera-civilne-zastite-rh-u-svrhu-sprjecavanja-sirenja-zaraze-novim-koronavirusom/29026; https://vlada.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/Vijesti/2020/03%20o%C5%BEujak/18%20o%C5%BEujka/Odluka%20-%20mjere%20ograni%C4%8Davanja%20dru%C5%A1tvenih%20okupljanja%2C%20rada%20trgovina.pdf (not archivable); " Croatia,HRV,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government orders suspension of all cultural activities (museums, theaters, cinemas, libraries, reading rooms) and suspensions of exhibitions, shows and fairs, of all sports competitions and organized trainings, and all religious gatherings for one month starting 20 March; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425230147/https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/od-ponoci-na-snazi-odluke-stozera-civilne-zastite-rh-u-svrhu-sprjecavanja-sirenja-zaraze-novim-koronavirusom/29026; https://vlada.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/Vijesti/2020/03%20o%C5%BEujak/18%20o%C5%BEujka/Odluka%20-%20mjere%20ograni%C4%8Davanja%20dru%C5%A1tvenih%20okupljanja%2C%20rada%20trgovina.pdf (not archivable); " Croatia,HRV,20200320,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Government bans private gatherings of more than 5 people for one month starting 20 March; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425230147/https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/od-ponoci-na-snazi-odluke-stozera-civilne-zastite-rh-u-svrhu-sprjecavanja-sirenja-zaraze-novim-koronavirusom/29026; https://vlada.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/Vijesti/2020/03%20o%C5%BEujak/18%20o%C5%BEujka/Odluka%20-%20mjere%20ograni%C4%8Davanja%20dru%C5%A1tvenih%20okupljanja%2C%20rada%20trgovina.pdf (not archivable); " Croatia,HRV,20200321,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The Civil Defence Headquarters for the City of Zagreb has reported on Saturday that all public traffic on roads and railways as well as public transport in the city itself has been halted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324222606/https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/public-transport-halted-throughout-croatia/" Croatia,HRV,20200322,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public passenger transport by road within the country (except for taxi services), international public passenger transport by road, passenger transport by rail, tram and other city public transportation, as well as all other types of public transportation (such as funicular railway) suspended throughout the country for 30 days https://web.archive.org/web/20201123213927/https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/public-transport-halted-throughout-croatia/,%20https://www.croatiaweek.com/all-public-transport-services-suspended-in-croatia/" Croatia,HRV,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Government bans leaving place of residence except for essential trips (including work, providing care, and purchasing food) starting on March 23; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425233758/https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-rh/275; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425233928/https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2020_03_35_737.html " Croatia,HRV,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Government bans leaving area of residence starting on March 23; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425233758/https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-rh/275; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425233928/https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2020_03_35_737.html" Croatia,HRV,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Croatia puts Murter Island under general quarantine (lasted until April 19); https://web.archive.org/web/20200425234039/https://www.koronavirus.hr/otok-murter-pod-mjerama-karantene/308" Croatia,HRV,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Government amends stay-at-home order, adds e-Pass verification for essential workers, otherwise unchanged; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425234707/https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-izmjeni-i-dopuni-odluke-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-repubici-hrvatskoj/367; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425234825/https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2020_04_39_833.html" Croatia,HRV,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Government amends stay-at-home order, adds e-Pass verification for essential workers, otherwise unchanged; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425234707/https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-izmjeni-i-dopuni-odluke-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-repubici-hrvatskoj/367; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425234825/https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2020_04_39_833.html" Croatia,HRV,20200401,E1: Income support,2,0,"https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatian-pm-announces-package-to-help-save-jobs-and-economy/;https://www.index.hr/vijesti/clanak/nove-mjere-vlade-otpisi-i-odgode-poreza-za-tvrtke-naknade-za-radnike-4000-kuna/2171163.aspx" Croatia,HRV,20200402,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""However, in parts of Croatia where local disease transmission is established, suspicion of COVID-19 is raised on the basis of symptoms of acute respiratory disease if the disease cannot be interpreted by another etiology, whether or not the severity of the clinical picture requires hospitalization."" (translated by Google Translate) https://web.archive.org/web/20200413141546/https://www.hzjz.hr/sluzba-epidemiologija-zarazne-bolesti/postupanje-zdravstvenih-djelatnika-u-slucaju-postavljanja-sumnje-na-novi-koronavirus-2019-ncov/" Croatia,HRV,20200403,C1: School closing,3,1,"""All schools closed in Croatia until 19th of April at least"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413140346/https://www.thedubrovniktimes.com/news/croatia/item/8473-all-schools-closed-in-croatia-until-19th-of-april-at-least" Croatia,HRV,20200406,E1: Income support,2,0,"""The April package of measure, which is aimed to preserve jobs due to the special conditions caused by the covid-19, announced that the government would increase the amount of the net minimum wage per employee from HRK 3,250 to 4,000 in April and May as part of the existing minimum wage payment scheme used by 65,000 companies for 400,000 workers. Also, the state will cover contributions, which amounts to around HRK 1,460 for a net wage of HRK 4,000. In total, the state will pay HRK 5,460 per employee. In April, May, and March, the state will fund the measure with HRK 8.5 billion. This incentive is available only to employers who will maintain employment contracts"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123212723/https://www.roedl.com/insights/covid-19/coronavirus-croatia-new-economic-measures" Croatia,HRV,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Government supplements definition of ""area of residence""; otherwise unchanged; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425234950/https://www.koronavirus.hr/najnovije/odluka-o-dopuni-odluke-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-rh/434" Croatia,HRV,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Plan for schools to remain closed until 11/5 at the 3rd phase of relaxing of measures https://web.archive.org/web/20201123213318/https://www.thedubrovniktimes.com/news/croatia/item/8819-croatian-government-presents-three-phase-relaxing-of-covid-19-measures-schools-bars-and-hairdressers-to-reopen;https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/23/world/europe/23reuters-health-coronavirus-croatia.html" Croatia,HRV,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Government extends order until May 04; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425235351/https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-izmjeni-i-dopuni-odluke-o-mjerama-ogranicavanja-drustvenih-okupljanja-rada-u-trgovini-usluznih-djelatnosti-i-odrzavanja-sportskih-i-kulturnih-dogadjanja/474 " Croatia,HRV,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government extends order until May 04; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425235351/https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-izmjeni-i-dopuni-odluke-o-mjerama-ogranicavanja-drustvenih-okupljanja-rada-u-trgovini-usluznih-djelatnosti-i-odrzavanja-sportskih-i-kulturnih-dogadjanja/474 " Croatia,HRV,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Government extends order until May 04; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425235351/https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-izmjeni-i-dopuni-odluke-o-mjerama-ogranicavanja-drustvenih-okupljanja-rada-u-trgovini-usluznih-djelatnosti-i-odrzavanja-sportskih-i-kulturnih-dogadjanja/474 " Croatia,HRV,20200418,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Still closed, but plan to reopen it on Mon 27/4 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123214433/https://www.thedubrovniktimes.com/news/croatia/item/8819-croatian-government-presents-three-phase-relaxing-of-covid-19-measures-schools-bars-and-hairdressers-to-reopen" Croatia,HRV,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Government extends order indefinitely, the order ""shall apply as long as there is a serious risk of transmission of the disease COVID-19, or until this Decision is repealed. ""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425235203/https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-dopuni-odluke-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-rh-475/475" Croatia,HRV,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Government extends order indefinitely, the order ""shall apply as long as there is a serious risk of transmission of the disease COVID-19, or until this Decision is repealed. ""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425235203/https://www.koronavirus.hr/odluka-o-dopuni-odluke-o-zabrani-napustanja-mjesta-prebivalista-i-stalnog-boravka-u-rh-475/475" Croatia,HRV,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"First phase of exit strategy begins. Schools to remain closed until the third phase of the exit strategy, as per statement from the Croatian government on 23/04/2020. From 'May 11, [....]would enable kindergartens and elementary schools from Grades 1 to 4. Special classes for disabled children who have personal assistants would be restored as well, and students would be allowed to attend laboratory, art and clinical practical classes in small groups.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200504162422/https://vlada.gov.hr/news/covid-19-restrictions-to-be-relaxed-in-three-turns-as-of-april-27/29302" Croatia,HRV,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Croatian governement outline three phase exit strategy to ease restrictions. Statement on 24/04/2020 stated: 'The first phase, starting on Monday, 27 April, will enable the opening of all retail entities apart from those in shopping centres, the exception being those stores that have been operating in shopping centres the entire time since the introduction of restrictions. Services too will be able to operate except those that require close contact with clients, on the condition physical distance is respected. This refers to tailors, key cutters, cobblers, tourist agencies and the like.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200504162422/https://vlada.gov.hr/news/covid-19-restrictions-to-be-relaxed-in-three-turns-as-of-april-27/29302" Croatia,HRV,20200427,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"First phase of exit strategy begins on 27th April, with 'Public city and suburban lines as well as fast speed lines to islands that are not connected with ferry lines will start operating again.' However, many remain closed until the second phase of exit (May 11th) when ' inter-city bus routes and domestic air traffic would be relaunched'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504162422/https://vlada.gov.hr/news/covid-19-restrictions-to-be-relaxed-in-three-turns-as-of-april-27/29302 " Croatia,HRV,20200427,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"First phase of exit strategy entered (April 27th) but restrictions remain on internal movement until second phase of exit (May 11th) when ' inter-city bus routes and domestic air traffic would be relaunched'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504162422/https://vlada.gov.hr/news/covid-19-restrictions-to-be-relaxed-in-three-turns-as-of-april-27/29302 Requirements for getting an 'e-pass' will be expanded on May 11 too. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504170906/https://www.koronavirus.hr/najnovije/mjere-za-pokretanje-gospodarskih-i-drugih-djelatnosti-odvijat-ce-se-u-tri-faze/495" Croatia,HRV,20200430,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated webpage from Croatian government: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504171332/https://www.koronavirus.hr/" Croatia,HRV,20200504,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Institute of Public Health ""Andrija Štampar"". started providing COVID-19 tests for anyone who wants at a price of 200 EUR. https://net.hr/danas/hrvatska/upravo-se-doznalo-na-koronavirus-se-mozete-testirati-samostalno-i-bez-uputnice-lijecnika-evo-koliko-to-kosta/" Croatia,HRV,20200511,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools are reopened for grades 1-4, although many parents still opt to keep their children home. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513102235/https://glashrvatske.hrt.hr/en/news/domestic/vast-majority-of-parents-opt-to-keep-kids-at-home-as-schools-reopen/" Croatia,HRV,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Almost all sectors are reopened. Although I have not been able to find a comprehensive list, I also have not found examples of any sectors that remain closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513103005/https://vlada.gov.hr/news/we-are-entering-a-new-phase-in-which-most-activities-are-reactivated/29451" Croatia,HRV,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions on gatherings are eased from 5 to 40 people in one place at the same time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513103005/https://vlada.gov.hr/news/we-are-entering-a-new-phase-in-which-most-activities-are-reactivated/29451" Croatia,HRV,20200511,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"All public transport lines have now been reopened, albeit with reduced timetables. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513103005/https://vlada.gov.hr/news/we-are-entering-a-new-phase-in-which-most-activities-are-reactivated/29451" Croatia,HRV,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The stay-at-home regulation is fully repealed, although staying at home as much as possible is still recommended. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513103005/https://vlada.gov.hr/news/we-are-entering-a-new-phase-in-which-most-activities-are-reactivated/29451" Croatia,HRV,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions on internal movement in most parts of the country are lifted. However, internal movement to the island of Brac, which has been identified as a new hotspot, is restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513103005/https://vlada.gov.hr/news/we-are-entering-a-new-phase-in-which-most-activities-are-reactivated/29451" Croatia,HRV,20200525,C1: School closing,2,1,"The island of Brac has lifted the restriction on internal movement. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123213655/http://balkans.aljazeera.net/vijesti/djeca-u-hrvatskoj-vracaju-se-u-nize-razrede-osnovne-skole" Croatia,HRV,20200525,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The island of Brac has lifted the restriction on internal movement. http://stozerbrac.com/novosti/217-normalizacija-zivota-na-otoku.html" Croatia,HRV,20200526,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"A new decision from the Ministery of Interior to lift the ban on public events with some exceptions (funerals, weddings, sport games). https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/CIVILNA%20ZA%C5%A0TITA/PDF_ZA%20WEB/Odluka%20-%20mjere%20dru%C5%A1tvena%20okupljanja%20-%205.%20izmjena.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20200526,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From today people are allowed to gather in groups of 100 (indoors) and 300 (outdoors). https://dnevnik.hr/vijesti/koronavirus/kako-ce-izgledati-primanje-sakramenata-pod-posebnim-mjerama-zbog-koronavirusa---606902.html" Croatia,HRV,20200528,C8: International travel controls,3,," As of 28 May, travellers from the following EU Member States are allowed to enter Croatia: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, Germany and the Slovak Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604103026/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/croatia-to-open-borders-for-10-countries-but-not-serbia/1856662" Croatia,HRV,20200605,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 6 June pupils have started their examinations, but it seems like they will not be returning to class before the end of the school year. ""Classes in higher primary school grades and high school classes are still conducted online. Divjak added that online classes would finish on June 5, and that most schools will finish the school year on June 26."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200612033735/https://www.croatiaweek.com/125000-students-or-80-back-in-schools-in-croatia/" Croatia,HRV,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Further easing of guidelines, but caution is still recommended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612033344/https://www.koronavirus.hr/ukinuta-odluka-o-obaveznoj-pauzi-u-radu-djelatnosti-trgovine/691" Croatia,HRV,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Government guidelines are pretty thorough when it comes to caution, but do not mention canceling events. However, I do not know when the current policy started. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612034259/https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/preporuke-za-odrzavanje-javnih-dogadjanja-i-okupljanja/667 https://web.archive.org/web/20200612034031/https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/preporuke-za-odrzavanje-profesionalnih-umjetnickih-izvedbi-kulturnih-programa-i-manifestacija/622" Croatia,HRV,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"New govt guidelines cite 300 people max for indoor events, and 500 for open spaces: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612034259/https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/preporuke-za-odrzavanje-javnih-dogadjanja-i-okupljanja/667" Croatia,HRV,20200605,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"US Embassy: ""Movement within the country is no longer restricted. Public transportation has resumed including air, land and rail travel as well as boat connections for islands."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200612032549/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20200605,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"US Embassy: ""Movement within the country is no longer restricted. Public transportation has resumed including air, land and rail travel as well as boat connections for islands."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200612032549/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20200605,C8: International travel controls,3,,"US Embassy: ""The European Union has closed its borders to all non-European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, and this entrance restriction is currently in effect in Croatia through June 15. Limited exceptions include foreign citizens departing to their home countries, diplomats, law enforcement, medical workers, transport workers, and others with legitimate travel needs (ex: property ownership, business, funerals, and right to residency or long-term visas)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200612032549/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20200605,E1: Income support,2,0,"Govt website updated on 11 June does not present any new economic measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612034753/https://www.koronavirus.hr/vladine-mjere/mjere-pomoci-gospodarstvu/126" Croatia,HRV,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Given the possible negative economic impact, and this guideline for the conduct of shops of 12 June, it is assumed that all businesses are implicitly encouraged by the govt to reopen to avoid a serious recession. https://web.archive.org/web/20200710000615/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200714102909/https://www.koronavirus.hr/upute-za-rad-trgovina/703" Croatia,HRV,20200625,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Croatia has reimposed quarantine for visitors from its four Balkan neighbours following a second wave of coronavirus in the region. Travellers from Bosnia, Serbia, Kosovo and North Macedonia will all have to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival in Croatia. Transit travellers will be exempted, Croatian Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic told reporters. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702130505/https://www.euronews.com/2020/06/25/croatia-orders-quarantine-of-arrivals-from-four-balkan-states-after-covid-19-outbreak" Croatia,HRV,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of midnight, all EU/EEA nationals and persons with permanent residence in EU/EEA country can enter Croatia freely, without restrictions. All travellers are, however, advised to fill out the form on the ENTERCROATIA web-page. Based on the criteria and conditions set out in the recommendation, as from 1 July member states should start lifting the travel restrictions at the external borders for residents of the following third countries: Algeria Australia Canada Georgia Japan Montenegro Morocco New Zealand Rwanda Serbia South Korea Thailand Tunisia Uruguay China, subject to confirmation of reciprocity https://web.archive.org/web/20200702130725/https://www.koronavirus.hr/latest-news/lifting-travel-restrictions-on-croatian-borders/720" Croatia,HRV,20200705,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"US Embassy: ""Movement within the country is no longer restricted. Public transportation has resumed including air, land and rail travel as well as boat connections for islands."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200612032549/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20200709,C1: School closing,2,1,"Nothing new on schools by the govt COVID website since 25 May: kindergartens and primary schools continue to operate or they are in vacation + new guidelines with start of new academic year." Croatia,HRV,20200709,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The govt has published detailed instructions and recommendations for any type of event from cultural to religious to sport, but no recommendation to cancel the events: https://web.archive.org/web/20200714094322/https://www.koronavirus.hr/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/185" Croatia,HRV,20200709,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban for everyone who is not a Schengen citizen or long-term resident. Some exceptions apply but they should undergo quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714093106/https://www.koronavirus.hr/preporuke-i-upute-za-prelazak-drzavne-granice/733" Croatia,HRV,20200709,E1: Income support,2,0,"Same 66 economic measure announced in March in force: https://web.archive.org/web/20200710000615/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200714102007/https://www.koronavirus.hr/vladine-mjere/mjere-pomoci-gospodarstvu/126" Croatia,HRV,20200709,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Bank obligations are also reduced, but moratorium on loan repayment is set to end soon, with the exclusion of the Tourism sector, which will not have to repay loans until June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20200710000615/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200714102007/https://www.koronavirus.hr/vladine-mjere/mjere-pomoci-gospodarstvu/126 " Croatia,HRV,20200709,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714092930/https://www.koronavirus.hr/" Croatia,HRV,20200709,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No idea about what's Croatia's testing policy. They say they tested 640 people in one day which seems too low for testing to be really generally available. This page says that the public insurance covers COVID test and costs https://web.archive.org/web/20200714103647/https://www.koronavirus.hr/najcesca-pitanja-i-odgovori-315/315" Croatia,HRV,20200709,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Again, I could find no official policy on the govt COVID page. Info pages about traveling and events stress the importance of knowing who is where in order to facilitate contact tracing + new tracing app to be launched soon. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714103957/https://www.jutarnji.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/gotova-mobilna-aplikacija-za-pracenje-koronavirusa-doznali-smo-kada-starta-15003261" Croatia,HRV,20200711,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The new general guidelines for organising events published on 11 July does not mention an upper limit for gatherers. Looking at the specific pages for different type of events some numbers are cited: for cultural events is 300 indoors and 500 outdoors, for nightclubs is 350 indoors and 1000 outdoors. However, for most type of events (e.g. sport) the limit is contingent to the how big the venue is (""At least 7 m2 of net floor area per person or 10 m2 of gross area should be provided."") This number would be in bigger stadiums few thousands of people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714094140/https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/upute-i-preporuke-za-okupljanja/732 https://web.archive.org/web/20200714095249/https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-svakodnevnom-zivotu/preporuke-za-odrzavanje-sportskih-natjecanja-u-zatvorenim-sportskim-objektima-uz-prisutnost-gledateljstva/708" Croatia,HRV,20200713,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The wearing of facemasks was mandatory in most public spaces as of 13 July. Wearing protective masks is mandatory?throughout?the country?in public transportation, medical facilities, shops, malls, salons, and businesses?where face-to-face contact is required?(ex.?banks and post offices). https://web.archive.org/web/20200901041257/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200917145125/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20200715,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change from the policy implemented in May: http://web.archive.org/web/20200720123612/https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-skolovanju/kako-ce-izgledati-planirani-zavrsetak-ove-skolske-godine/642" Croatia,HRV,20200715,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Citizens of the Member States of the European Union or the Member States of the Schengen area and the Schengen countries as well as members of their families (regardless of residence) and third-country nationals who are long-term residents under Council Directive 2003/109 / EC (from 25 November 2003 on the status of third-country nationals of long-term residence) and persons entitled to reside under other EU directives or national law or persons holding national long-stay visas when entering the Republic of Croatia, they do not have to prove the reason for their entry (business, economic, tourist, etc.), but can enter under the same conditions as before the onset of COVID-19 , but still with epidemiological control and with the obligation to comply with general and special recommendations Croatian Institute of Public Health. This also applies to citizens of the Principality of Andorra, the Republic of San Marino, the Principality of Monaco and the Holy See."" ""1. If aliens do not have the citizenship of an EU Member State, the EEA or the aforementioned countries, or have a regulated residence in those countries or are members of their families, and travel from a non-member country for urgent personal reasons, they must prove their reason at the border crossing. for entry into the Republic of Croatia, which may be: immediate personal reason - it is necessary to present valid documentation, for example in case of: going to a funeral (eg death certificate, obituary), going to treatment or accompanying a person going to treatment (eg medical call, confirmation of scheduled medical / dental examination, doctor's recommendation) if you are the owner or lessee (also applies to lessees) of real estate, movable property or seagoing vessel (ship, yacht, etc.) in the Republic of Croatia, border control at the border crossing to the Republic of Croatia must be accompanied by documentation proving ownership Croatia (eg title deed / contract); members of the owner's family will be allowed to enter upon presentation of a valid document from which the relationship with the owner is visible. A quarantine / self-isolation measure with health supervision for 14 days has been determined for these persons, with the possibility of shortening the duration of the measure to 7 days, if a person swabs his nose and throat at his own expense seven days after entering Croatia and receives a negative PCR test result. and SARS-CoV-2. 2. If aliens who do not have the citizenship of an EU Member State, the EEA or the aforementioned countries, or a regulated stay in those countries, wish to enter the Republic of Croatia due to: business reasons or economic interest of the Republic of Croatia , it is necessary to present documentation proving the business reason for the visit to the Republic of Croatia or the economic interest of the Republic of Croatia, such as an invitation to a meeting of a business entity from the Republic of Croatia. registered in the Republic of Croatia, documentation on the agreed business obligation with a natural or legal person, etc. for tourist reasons , it is necessary to present a confirmation of paid accommodation in one of the accommodation facilities in the Republic of Croatia (contract on lease or lump sum payment of the camp, contract on permanent berth in the port of nautical tourism, etc.) and education , it is necessary to present proof of schooling / study (eg index, certificate of educational institution, etc.)."" /web/20200720125326/https://www.koronavirus.hr/sto-moram-znati/o-putovanju/idete-na-put-sve-informacije-na-jednom-mjestu/22" Croatia,HRV,20200715,E1: Income support,2,0,"End of June, scope of financial measures were widened, working hours shortened: ""Now we are moving forward with the measures, we are going with shortening working hours. The goal is to preserve jobs for those employers who have experienced a decline in activity, and support can be used for 10 to 20 percent of employees. The duration of this measure is seven months. getting it is a drop in turnover "", explained the Prime Minister of Croatia and specified that support of a maximum of 2,000 kuna per month will be granted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200717095528/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-croatia-economy/croatia-boosting-help-for-coronavirus-hit-economy-idUSKBN23W1RW https://web.archive.org/web/20200717095649/https://www.klix.ba/biznis/privreda/plenkovic-predstavio-nove-ekonomske-mjere-subvencije-plata-i-smanjenje-radnog-vremena/200629030" Croatia,HRV,20200715,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Moratorium for the repayment of loans is extended until the end of September: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717094649/https://www.poslovni.hr/hrvatska/hbor-produzio-trajanje-moratorija-za-sve-klijente-4239827" Croatia,HRV,20200715,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing is targetted at symptomatic individuals and priority groups outlined here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200720133353/https://www.hzjz.hr/priopcenja-mediji/protokol-testiranja-nacovid-19-sars-cov-2/ It is unclear to me when this testing policy came into effect. Croatia's Public Health Center also notes that: ""Testing for new coronavirus is not routinely performed in close contacts of a person with confirmed COVID-19 who has no signs of disease. The reason for this is that a negative test result in such an asymptomatic phase does not rule out infection. Therefore, testing for SARS-CoV-2 is performed only in case of suspected COVID-19, ie when the clinical and epidemiological criteria of the disease are met."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200720133514/https://www.hzjz.hr/priopcenja-mediji/koronavirus-najnoviji-podatci/2/" Croatia,HRV,20200721,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes found." Croatia,HRV,20200721,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Public events can go ahead with certain safety measures as described on this website. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804031126/https://www.koronavirus.hr/recommendations-and-instructions-when-organizing-an-event/737" Croatia,HRV,20200721,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Government advice on organising events does not appear to restrict numbers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804031126/https://www.koronavirus.hr/recommendations-and-instructions-when-organizing-an-event/737" Croatia,HRV,20200721,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""It is mandatory for passengers to wear face masks on public transport and taxis. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804030544/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia" Croatia,HRV,20200721,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""As of July 10, 2020, U.S. citizens arriving to Croatia for tourism, business, urgent personal reasons, or educational purposes must present a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours (starting from the time of taking the swab until arrival at the border crossing). This is also valid for passengers and crews traveling by yacht. Travelers whose test is older than 48 hours will be allowed to enter Croatia, but they will be issued a self-isolation order and will have to be tested again locally, at their own expense. Having an expired PCR test upon arrival will allow for a shortened period of time in self-isolation pending a negative result of a local PCR test. Those who do not provide a negative PCR test upon arrival will be ordered to quarantine/self-isolate for at least 7 days prior to taking a local PCR test. Travelers who fail to present a PCR test upon arrival and refuse to take a test locally will be ordered to self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804030212/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20200721,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change." Croatia,HRV,20200721,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Croatia,HRV,20200727,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20200805,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Since at least the multiplexes in shopping malls were required to close by the government [see the notes of 10Aug20], the code of C2 on and after 11May20 should remain [2G]..." Croatia,HRV,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Croatian Institute of Public Health announced on 10 August that multiplexes in shopping malls can reopen, five months after closing. http://archive.vn/RwPpL Official file- ""Recommendations for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in multiplex cinema in shopping malls"" [in Croatian only]: http://archive.vn/PzZb0" Croatia,HRV,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Due a surge of daily infection, Krunoslav Capak, the director of the Croatian Institute of Public Health, announced on 12 August that, from 14 to 23 August, nightclubs, bars, and cafes are going to have shorter working hours, and clubs will not be able to work after midnight. http://archive.vn/vOWU1 Official file - ""Supplement to the recommendation for the prevention of COVID-19 infection in the catering industry of nightclubs"" [in Croatian only]: http://archive.vn/eFooQ" Croatia,HRV,20200907,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 7 September, school reopened again in person, with social distancing measures in place. Link: https://archive.fo/qm5vX" Croatia,HRV,20200907,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"As of 27 April, businesses selling goods and services may reopen. Libraries, museums, galleries, antique stores, and bookstores may reopen as well. As of 4 May, service industries may reopen, including those that involve close human contact, such as barbers and hairdressers, provided they introduce the appropriate protective measures. Cafes, restaurants, parks, shopping centres and hotels may also reopen from this date provided they follow specifically prescribed sanitary measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200901041257/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20200907,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"As of 4 May, religious gatherings have resumed, provided they follow specifically prescribed safety measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200901041257/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf " Croatia,HRV,20200907,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restrictions on gatherings of people, initially removed, were reinstated on 10 July, as organisers must now register gatherings of more than 100 people in advance and provide the authorities with information on the participants in case any are infected. https://web.archive.org/web/20200901041257/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf " Croatia,HRV,20200907,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is open - US Embassy in Croatia as of 14th Sept 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200917135907/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ " Croatia,HRV,20200907,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Normal activity has resumed as long as precautions and protocols are followed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200901041257/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20200907,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on intercity and interstate travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917135907/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20200907,C8: International travel controls,1,,"A negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) is required no older than 48 hours. Those who do not provide a negative PCR test upon arrival?will be ordered to quarantine/self-isolate for at least 7 days prior to taking a local PCR test. Travelers who fail to present a PCR test upon arrival and refuse to take a test locally will be ordered to self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917135907/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20200907,E1: Income support,1,0,"Eligible employers may receive a grant to offset an eligible employee’s potential loss of employment income if such an employee’s working hours are temporarily reduced in one or more months in the period June to December 2020. Eligible employers: Employers with between 10 to 50 employees must submit a grant request for at least 20% of all employees; Employers with 51 or more employees must submit a grant request for at least 10% of all employees Value of the grant: An eligible employer may receive a grant of up to HRK 2,000 per month per eligible employee An eligible employee is an employee whose working hours have been temporarily reduced by no more than 50% of her/his contracted monthly working hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917141525/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/croatia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Croatia,HRV,20200907,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Within the April package, the Government announced an exemption on payments of income tax and contributions for entrepreneurs with an annual income of less than HRK 7.5 million (representing 93% of firms), whose revenue declined by more than 50%. Companies with an annual income above the threshold will be partially exempted. The Government also announced a deferral on VAT payments until the collection of invoices or payments, applicable to both small and large businesses. ? The Croatian Small Business Agency (HAMAG-BICRO) has given loans totalling HRK 343 million (~EUR 93 million), to support liquidity of small businesses, benefitting around 900 businesses so far. The Government plans to expand this programme and continue allocations in the coming months. ? In late June, the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) announced an extension of its export loan insurance program (extended from EUR 50 000 to EUR 150 000). HBOR will take on 95% of the risk of foreign buyers’ non-payments in order to protect the liquidity of SMEs. HBOR can insure short-term export claims by SMEs with an annual export revenue of up to EUR 2 million. https://web.archive.org/web/20200901041257/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20200907,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200917143004/https://www.koronavirus.hr/latest-news/150" Croatia,HRV,20200907,H2: Testing policy,1,,"A test can be arranged at the following locations:?COVID-19 Testing Locations in Croatia. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917145125/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20200907,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Authorities have created a centralized public information portal, and have developed two AI chatbots to provide personalized information to citizens through Whatsapp and Facebook. On 28 July, the Croatian version of the Stop COVID-19 mobile application was released. The application helps users track possible contact with other users who may be at risk of infection or of spreading the disease. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123211358/https://www.dataguidance.com/news/croatia-government-launches-coronavirus-tracing-app" Croatia,HRV,20200918,E1: Income support,1,0,"No changes from previous policy" Croatia,HRV,20200918,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes from previous policy" Croatia,HRV,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes from previous policy" Croatia,HRV,20201013,C1: School closing,1,1,"The school year has started in September, with schools being able to choose the mode of instruction (between physical, mixed and distance learning). Over 92% of schools chose the first mode, i.e. in-classroom, presence-based education Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029192903/https://www.total-croatia-news.com/politics/47762-education-minister-school-closures-and-online-classes-are-last-resort https://web.archive.org/web/20201029193122/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy measure. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029193122/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201013,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201013,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Individuals?who do not present a negative PCR?test?result?upon arrival?(see Entry?and Exit Requirements)?are subject to a mandatory 14-day self-isolation measure. Additionally, travellers may be ordered to self-isolate or spend 14 days in official government quarantine facilities if deemed necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19; placement in quarantine is at the expense of the traveller. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201013,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029193122/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government will stop enforcement procedures for citizens who aren’t paying their debts on time. Zakon o provedbi ovrhe na novcanim sredstvima (Law on Enforcement) has been revised and was published in Narodne Novine. This change to the law includes: A temporary stop of all enforcement on citizen’s bank accounts A temporary stop of all interest rates The goal is to help citizens who give a part of their monthly income for enforcement costs. Instead, they can use this extra money for daily living costs. This program has been extended to October 18, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029195740/https://www.expatincroatia.com/tax-relief-covid-19/" Croatia,HRV,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes found. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029200804/https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatia-reports-record-high-of-1424-new-coronavirus-infections/" Croatia,HRV,20201013,H2: Testing policy,3,,"There are various testing facilities available across Croatia, where individuals can simply book a testing slot when needed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029201016/https://www.koronavirus.hr/testing-centers-in-croatia/764" Croatia,HRV,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It is mandatory for passengers to wear masks on public transport, taxis, shops and other commercial premises. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029201439/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia/coronavirus" Croatia,HRV,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"HBOR has extended the moratorium of loans: Fortourism businesses to June 30, 2021 (for additional 16 months) For clients from other business sectors to September 30, 2020 (for additional 7 months) For clients that have a positive COVID-score determined according to FINA’s calculation through December 31, 2020 Those with these loans will get HBOR’s instructions on the conditions for extending the moratorium and a form to fill out and send back to HBOR. Those who use HBOR’s loans via leasing companies or commercial banks will need to submit the request to companies/banks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029195740/https://www.expatincroatia.com/tax-relief-covid-19/" Croatia,HRV,20201026,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change. The school year has started in September, with schools being able to choose the mode of instruction (between physical, mixed and distance learning). Over 92% of schools chose the first mode, i.e. in-classroom, presence-based education Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029192903/https://www.total-croatia-news.com/politics/47762-education-minister-school-closures-and-online-classes-are-last-resort https://web.archive.org/web/20201029193122/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20201026,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travel to Croatia is restricted for non-EU nationals due to COVID-19. Some exemptions may apply. If you're allowed to enter Croatia, you'll need to self-isolate for 14 days or present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) taken within 48 hours of your arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026013022/https://play.google.com/play/log?format=json&authuser=" Croatia,HRV,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy measure. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029193122/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Since October 27, the following measures apply: 1. All public events, gatherings, and celebrations are limited to 50 people. 2. Public gatherings must end by 10:00pm, except weddings which must end by midnight. 3. Gatherings in restaurants and cafés are allowed to last until midnight. 4. Organizers of public gatherings of 30 or more individuals must inform their local civil protection HQs. 5. Organizers of all public events, gatherings, or celebrations with more than 15 people present must have a written record of the names and contact information of all people present. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Change in policy measures. Since October 27, the following measures apply: 1. All public events, gatherings, and celebrations are limited to 50 people. 2. Public gatherings must end by 10:00pm, except weddings which must end by midnight. 3. Gatherings in restaurants and cafés are allowed to last until midnight. 4. Organizers of public gatherings of 30 or more individuals must inform their local civil protection HQs. 5. Organizers of all public events, gatherings, or celebrations with more than 15 people present must have a written record of the names and contact information of all people present. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201027,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201027,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Individuals?who do not present a negative PCR?test?result?upon arrival?(see Entry?and Exit Requirements)?are subject to a mandatory 14-day self-isolation measure. Additionally, travellers may be ordered to self-isolate or spend 14 days in official government quarantine facilities if deemed necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19; placement in quarantine is at the expense of the traveller. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029192903/https://www.total-croatia-news.com/politics/47762-education-minister-school-closures-and-online-classes-are-last-resort https://web.archive.org/web/20201029193122/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029193122/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201030,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201030,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change found since October, 1st. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029193122/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Croatia.pdf" Croatia,HRV,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change since October, 1st. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029195740/https://www.expatincroatia.com/tax-relief-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201107193508/https://www.eib.org/en/press/all/2020-254-eib-and-hbor-agree-on-covid-19-recovery-package-for-croatian-smes-and-mid-caps" Croatia,HRV,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107193941/https://www.croatiaweek.com/coronavirus-in-croatia-health-system-successfully-coping-with-pressure/" Croatia,HRV,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107193941/https://www.croatiaweek.com/coronavirus-in-croatia-health-system-successfully-coping-with-pressure/" Croatia,HRV,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107193941/https://www.croatiaweek.com/coronavirus-in-croatia-health-system-successfully-coping-with-pressure/" Croatia,HRV,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194509/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201108,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change found." Croatia,HRV,20201108,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201108,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change found." Croatia,HRV,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change." Croatia,HRV,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change found. Measures in place: All public events, gatherings, and celebrations are limited to 25 people. The maximum number of wedding and funeral attendance is limited to 15 people and private gatherings are limited to 10 people. Sport events will be held without spectators and must end at 22:00. Public gatherings must end by 10:00pm, except weddings which must end by midnight. Restaurants and cafés will close at 22:00. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122103504/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. " Croatia,HRV,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change" Croatia,HRV,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change." Croatia,HRV,20201116,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travelers whose test is older than 48 hours will be allowed to enter Croatia, but they will be issued a self-isolation order and will have to be tested again locally, at their own expense. Having an expired PCR test upon arrival will allow for a shortened period of time in self-isolation pending a negative result of a local PCR test. Those who do not provide a negative PCR test upon arrival will be ordered to quarantine/self-isolate for at least 7 days prior to taking a local PCR test. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122103504/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201116,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change found." Croatia,HRV,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change found." Croatia,HRV,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201116,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change found." Croatia,HRV,20201121,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Nightclubs and casinos are closed as of November 21. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122103504/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201123,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change found." Croatia,HRV,20201123,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change found." Croatia,HRV,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201123,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change found." Croatia,HRV,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201128,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Due to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases, the following measures are in effect from November 28 to December 21. These measures may be revised or updated based on the evolving epidemiological situation: All gyms, fitness centers, and sports and recreation facilities are closed. All hospitality services (restaurants, cafes, and bars) are closed. Hotels and camps may remain open but only for their guests. Catering and food delivery are allowed during normal working hours. Nightclubs and casinos are closed. Alcohol will not be sold from 22:00 to 6:00. No fairs and tourist events. No musicals, operas, or dance performances. No amateur sporting, cultural, or artistic events and practice sessions Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128185729/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201128,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Due to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases, the following measures are in effect from November 28 to December 21. These measures may be revised or updated based on the evolving epidemiological situation: All public events, gatherings, and celebrations are limited to 25 people and must end at 22:00, including religious services. These restrictions do not apply to cinemas and museum, gallery and other exhibitions No weddings. No sporting events except for category 1, 2, and 3 professional athletes. No spectators allowed and events must end at 22:00. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128185729/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201128,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Due to the recent rise of COVID-19 cases, the following measures are in effect from November 28 to December 21. These measures may be revised or updated based on the evolving epidemiological situation: Private gatherings are limited to 10 people and must end at 22:00. Funerals are limited to 15 people, but physical contact must be avoided when offering condolences. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128185729/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Croatia,HRV,20201129,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201129,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change found." Croatia,HRV,20201129,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201129,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change found." Croatia,HRV,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change found. " Croatia,HRV,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From 01-Dec-20 until 15-Jan-21 there will be stricter controls on people crossing the border into Croatia. People without a valid PCR test (not older than 48 hours) will have to self-isolate until they have been tested as negative (at their own expense). https://web.archive.org/web/20201218085829/https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ and https://web.archive.org/web/20201218090706/https://koronavirus.hr/privremena-zabrana-i-ogranicenje-prelaska-preko-granicnih-prijelaza-rh/733" Croatia,HRV,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Croatia,HRV,20201211,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No policy change." Haiti,HTI,20200204,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""(4 Feb 2020) Haiti's Ministry of Public Health announced Tuesday heightened screening measures at the country's main international airport to limit the potential spread of a virus from China. The ministry will set up a screening area at the Toussaint L'Overture International Airport in Port-Au-Prince, as well as an area to quarantine passengers suspected of carrying the new coronavirus. The Director General of the Public Health Service, Dr. Laure Adrien, stressed at a press conference there are no known cases of coronavirus in Haiti, but the ministry wants to actively address the threat from the fast spreading infection. Haiti's poor public health infrastructure and tightly packed neighborhoods make the island vulnerable to a fast-spreading infection like the coronavirus, and once established in the country would be hard to contain and treat. Authorities will target passengers coming from affected countries in Asia for special screening and monitoring once they arrive in the country. Agents from the ministry will be on hand at the airport to immediately screen such passengers for infection before allowing them into the country, and in some cases will quarantine the affected passengers in a holding area set up at the facility."" - Video shows the health ministry announcing the above. Text taken from Youtube description https://web.archive.org/web/20200901181123/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOKiEGkR8jE" Haiti,HTI,20200303,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"First message by the Ministry of health in teaching population how to safeguard about Covid and what it is https://twitter.com/MsppOfficiel/status/1234959245734486016 followed by new campaigns " Haiti,HTI,20200303,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No policy found regarding wearing of face masks" Haiti,HTI,20200312,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""The Haitian government has been more visible on social media, with regards to coronavirus prevention and news. The presidential press secretary, Eddy Jackson Alexis, has been posting alerts on his official Twitter account. The health minister said the government has established a second emergency telephone line — 116 (equivalent to 911 in the U.S.) and that they are working on a third emergency line that citizens can call at no charge, for information on the virus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200428025657/https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/haiti-intensifies-coronavirus-preparations https://twitter.com/JoutheJoseph/status/1238235596595789825" Haiti,HTI,20200315,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""On March 15, the Government of Haiti held a press conference to announce flight restrictions and closure of the border with the Dominican Republic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200417005208/https://ht.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-port-au-prince-haiti-january-8-2020-4-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-4-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2/" Haiti,HTI,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Haiti, one of the few Caribbean nations with no recorded cases of the new coronavirus, announced Sunday a shutdown of its border with the Dominican Republic, a ban on travel for government officials, and a suspension of flights from Europe, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Latin America.""; still allowing flights from the US https://web.archive.org/web/20200505172841/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241212621.html" Haiti,HTI,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"President announces covid information center launch https://twitter.com/PrimatureHT/status/1239753349114798080" Haiti,HTI,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200601204114/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html “President Jovenel Moïse confirmed the country’s first two positive COVID-19 cases on March 19, and announced sweeping new “lockdown” measures. A partial travel ban that still allowed flights from Cuba and the United States was expanded to a full shutdown of the country’s two international airports and seaports. Schools, universities and factories were also closed”" Haiti,HTI,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""President Jovenel Moïse confirmed the country’s first two positive COVID-19 cases on March 19, and announced sweeping new “lockdown” measures""; ""Though the government closed schools, non-essential businesses and banned gathering of more than 10 people, it has struggled to enforce its own measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601204114/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html" Haiti,HTI,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""President Jovenel Moïse confirmed the country’s first two positive COVID-19 cases on March 19, and announced sweeping new “lockdown” measures""; ""Though the government closed schools, non-essential businesses and banned gathering of more than 10 people, it has struggled to enforce its own measures.""; ""After the first official coronavirus case was detected on March 19, the government closed schools and banned church services"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601201917/https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/05/08/853052522/haitian-doctor-says-this-is-the-worst-epidemic-hes-faced https://web.archive.org/web/20200601204114/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html" Haiti,HTI,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""President Jovenel Moïse confirmed the country’s first two positive COVID-19 cases on March 19, and announced sweeping new “lockdown” measures""; ""Though the government closed schools, non-essential businesses and banned gathering of more than 10 people, it has struggled to enforce its own measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601204114/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html" Haiti,HTI,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"8pm to 5am curfew ""the population should practice social distancing""; work, school, etc. closed, yet informal workers continue working and many people are still visible outside their homes https://web.archive.org/web/20200601204114/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html" Haiti,HTI,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"19/03 "" 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew was imposed"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601204114/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html" Haiti,HTI,20200319,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First positive cases announced, meaning testing capacity is in place. However, testing is limited and they remain difficult to access https://web.archive.org/web/20200601204114/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html" Haiti,HTI,20200322,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""easing loan repayments"", first time Haiti is recorded in the IMF database, but could be present earlier (I cannot find the notes for it though) https://web.archive.org/web/20200328004509/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#H" Haiti,HTI,20200322,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Jingles being shared via social media to share coronavirus information. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601202944/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF27t-ldsBs" Haiti,HTI,20200406,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Haiti: Authorities suspend public transportation between Les Cayes and Port-au-Prince over COVID-19 fears"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601204914/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329691/haiti-authorities-suspend-public-transportation-between-les-cayes-and-port-au-prince-over-covid-19-fears-april-6-update-3" Haiti,HTI,20200419,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The state of health emergency that had been declared by the Government on April 19th over the spread of COVID-19 was renewed until July 19. The country’s ports, airports and borders will continue to be closed until then"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601195446/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,""" In order to guarantee jobs provided by subcontracting companies in the textile industry, the Government authorized these factories to gradually resume their activities from April 20th, while respecting the measures to prevent the spread of the virus. These measures include, among others, the operation of the factories on rotating basis with only 30 percent of their workforce, measuring the temperature of the workers upon entry to the factory, and the obligation to wear facial masks"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601195446/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200420,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""public gatherings such as Souvenance – a Vodou festival that usually draws thousands to gather and celebrate around Easter – have been cancelled or postponed"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601202333/https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/feature/2020/04/20/coronavirus-Haiti-earthquake" Haiti,HTI,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"It is not specifically mentioned, but it is mentioned to follow all instructions from the health authorities. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and to continue following the instructions from health authorities and observing good hygiene practices. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831145309/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324921/haiti-government-closes-seaports-and-airports-after-first-two-covid-19-cases-confirmed-march-20-update-1" Haiti,HTI,20200422,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew + ""Haiti: Authorities close all roads with access to South Department for 15 days amid coronavirus disease"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601210043/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331571/haiti-authorities-close-all-roads-with-access-to-south-department-for-15-days-amid-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-april-11-update-4 " Haiti,HTI,20200422,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Dr. Inobert Pierre, director of St. Boniface Hospital, sent a car with loudspeakers blaring: Covid-19 is not a crime; it can strike anybody; prevention is the best cure.""; ""Dr. Pape has trained more than 1,000 people to go door-to-door, seeking out anyone with symptoms and urging them to go to the hospital."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601203118/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/world/americas/coronavirus-haiti.html" Haiti,HTI,20200504,E1: Income support,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200510141251/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/04/for-haitians-die-of-hunger-today-or-coronavirus-tomorrow.html 4 May. Jakara Post citing Agence France-Presse “Masks aside, for many Haitians the main question remains: Die of hunger today or coronavirus tomorrow?  On the hilltops east of Port-au-Prince, in the Petionville suburb, merchants took a stand for the latter option, protesting in the streets against a rule limiting their commercial activities to three days a week -- a town hall directive mainly issued in vain.” No mention of income support in this article or elsewhere. " Haiti,HTI,20200510,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200605200024/https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/496957-states-build-contact-tracing-armies-to-crush-coronavirus “Massachusetts and Ohio have partnered with Partners in Health, a global health nonprofit originally established to support programs in Haiti, to field teams of contact tracers.”" Haiti,HTI,20200520,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""easing loan repayment obligations for three months"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601202736/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200523,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned as a precautionary measure. It is also mandatory to wear a facemask in public. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831144029/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344786/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-extends-state-of-emergency-until-july-20-update-6" Haiti,HTI,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200901180802/https://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/covid-19-haiti-current-response-and-challenges" Haiti,HTI,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Remote working is encouraged and public sector workers are to work on a rotational basis. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531235352/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All events are canceled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622160344/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344786/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-extends-state-of-emergency-until-july-20-update-6" Haiti,HTI,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622160344/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344786/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-extends-state-of-emergency-until-july-20-update-6" Haiti,HTI,20200602,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As workers are being allowed to return to work gradually, it can be assumed that some form of public transport is present. However this has not been made clear https://web.archive.org/web/20200622155955/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew + staying at home is recommended as the government recommends working at home. Most restrictions have been extended till July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622155955/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"There is an extension of the state of emergency which includes a curfew between 20:00hrs and 5:00hrs. In some areas, internal movement is restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622162105/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-haiti-increases-country-movement-restrictions-april-8 https://web.archive.org/web/20200622161632/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344786/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-extends-state-of-emergency-until-july-20-update-6" Haiti,HTI,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The border closure remains intact as state of emergency remains till july https://web.archive.org/web/20200622161632/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344786/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-extends-state-of-emergency-until-july-20-update-6" Haiti,HTI,20200602,E1: Income support,1,1,"Support is planned for wage payments and transfers to support households. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622155955/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Loan repayment conditions were eased for 3 months https://web.archive.org/web/20200622155955/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200622155955/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200602,H2: Testing policy,1,,"As tesiting is limited in some areas, those being tested have to be eligible https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article243336146.html" Haiti,HTI,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"As testing facilities are limited, there is limited contact tracing https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article243336146.html" Haiti,HTI,20200623,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures remain in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200701095805/https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020" Haiti,HTI,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Working is required to be rotational and working from home is recommended where possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531235352/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200701095805/https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020" Haiti,HTI,20200623,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All large gatherings and public events are cancelled https://web.archive.org/web/20200701095805/https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020" Haiti,HTI,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701095805/https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020" Haiti,HTI,20200623,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"As the economy is reopening, it may be assumed that public transport is needed for workers. it was also required to close public transport to les cayes and port au prince. There is no record of this ban bein lifted https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101003/https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30455-haiti-flash-suspension-of-public-transport-les-cayes-port-au-prince.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200701095805/https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020" Haiti,HTI,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew + Staying home and working from home is recommended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701095805/https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020" Haiti,HTI,20200623,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew but ""Intermunicipal transport, for its part, will be carried out in accordance with the instructions and principles established by the country's health authorities : social distance 1.50 m, use of mask (mask), hand washing etc..."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101003/https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30455-haiti-flash-suspension-of-public-transport-les-cayes-port-au-prince.html" Haiti,HTI,20200623,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border closures remain in place. The borders with the Dominican republic are heavily monitored. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101003/https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30455-haiti-flash-suspension-of-public-transport-les-cayes-port-au-prince.html" Haiti,HTI,20200623,E1: Income support,1,1,"Income payments and cash transfers have been made for vulnerable households https://web.archive.org/web/20200701100035/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200623,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"This was done by easing loan repayments for particular enterprises. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701100035/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200623,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," There is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200701095805/https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020" Haiti,HTI,20200623,H2: Testing policy,1,," This is limited due to scarcity of tests https://web.archive.org/save/https://pandemic.internationalsos.com/reports/-covid-19-in-haiti-apr-03-2020" Haiti,HTI,20200623,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"This is limited to to scarcity of tests and testing personell https://web.archive.org/save/https://pandemic.internationalsos.com/reports/-covid-19-in-haiti-apr-03-2020" Haiti,HTI,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings are allowed up to 50 people from June 30, 2020. http://archive.today/2020.07.11-154439/https://mspp.gouv.ht/site/downloads/COMMUNIQUE%20No%20009%20concernant%20l%20Etat%20d%20urgence.pdf.pdf" Haiti,HTI,20200630,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Borders and international airports are open since June 30, 2020. Some commercial flights have resumed. Travellers must be quarantined for 14 days unless they can provide negative test results from the last 72h. http://archive.today/2020.07.11-154439/https://mspp.gouv.ht/site/downloads/COMMUNIQUE%20No%20009%20concernant%20l%20Etat%20d%20urgence.pdf.pdf http://archive.today/2020.07.11-155038/https://mspp.gouv.ht/site/downloads/Note%20circulaire%20sur%20l%20ouverture%20de%20%20l%20aeroport.pdf" Haiti,HTI,20200712,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools will open for some levels on August 10. All levels should resume on August 17. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722115402/https://www.communication.gouv.ht/2020/07/communique-de-presse-du-menfp-relative-a-la-relance-des-activites-scolaire/" Haiti,HTI,20200712,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Religious services can resume: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730083247/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31198-haiti-actualite-zapping.html" Haiti,HTI,20200715,C8: International travel controls,1,,"A negative Covid PCR certificate is required to enter Haiti for travellers coming from countries where ""the rate of Covid-19 is high"". /web/20200722120221/https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31254-haiti-flash-a-negative-covid-19-pcr-certificate-will-be-required-for-travelers-arriving-in-haiti-official.html" Haiti,HTI,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. There are no specific recommendations with regards to workplace closing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729210316/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html" Haiti,HTI,20200720,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. There are no specific recommendations with regards to public events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729210316/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html" Haiti,HTI,20200720,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. The population is advised to avoid large gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729210316/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html" Haiti,HTI,20200720,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. There is no information relative to closing public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729210316/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html" Haiti,HTI,20200720,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729210316/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html " Haiti,HTI,20200720,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. There is no information relative to limiting internal movement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729210316/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html" Haiti,HTI,20200810,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools open August 10th, in order to complete the 2019-2020 academic year. First, 'the resumption will only concern pupils of the 9th fundamental year and the final class (NS4 and philosophy)' on 10/08, followed by other levels (except for preschools) on August 17th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722115402/https://www.communication.gouv.ht/2020/07/communique-de-presse-du-menfp-relative-a-la-relance-des-activites-scolaire/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200819102839/https://www.communication.gouv.ht/2020/07/reprise-des-activites-scolaires-le-protocole-sanitaire-du-ministere-de-leducation-nationale-et-de-la-formation-professionnelle-est-presente-au-public/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200819102414/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/haiti-schools-reopen-first-time-five-months-coronavirus-outbreak" Haiti,HTI,20200817,C1: School closing,1,1," Schools reopened with limited class sizes and requirement for social distancing. https://lenouvelliste.com/article/219091/covid-19-pas-plus-de-30-eleves-ne-seront-admis-en-classe https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31439-haiti-flash-official-revised-school-calendar-2019-2020.html *** ARCHIVING WEBSITE WAS NOT WORKING Previous note by Lucy Goodfellow: All levels of schools are now open to complete the 2019-2020 academic year, after some levels restarted education on August 10th. This does not include preschools, but since they would be closed anyway and simply don't need to make up for lost academic time so do not need to open, I have coded this as 0. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722115402/https://www.communication.gouv.ht/2020/07/communique-de-presse-du-menfp-relative-a-la-relance-des-activites-scolaire/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200819102839/https://www.communication.gouv.ht/2020/07/reprise-des-activites-scolaires-le-protocole-sanitaire-du-ministere-de-leducation-nationale-et-de-la-formation-professionnelle-est-presente-au-public/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200819102414/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/haiti-schools-reopen-first-time-five-months-coronavirus-outbreak *Previous note by Precious Oluwadra Monday July 6, at a press conference, Pierre Josué Agénor Cadet, Minister of National Education, took stock of the resumption of school activities on August 10 https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31195-haiti -flash-dates-of-resumption-of-school-and-university-activities.html and the actions programmed by the Ministry with a view to completing the academic year 2019-2020. He recalled that according to the calendar established by the ministry, the resumption of school activities will be done only for the students expected for the state exams of the 9th fundamental year and terminal (Secondary 4 and philosophy), on Monday, August 10. The other classes will resume on August 17th. The end of the courses for the academic year is scheduled for October 9, 2020 and the 2020-2021 academic year will officially begin on November 9. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930140735/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31217-haiti-flash-tous-les-details-sur-la-reprise-des-activites-scolaires.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200830132810/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article245245130.html" Haiti,HTI,20200820,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830142744/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200820,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No new update. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830142744/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200830145646/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html" Haiti,HTI,20200820,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830145646/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html" Haiti,HTI,20200820,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830145646/https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html" Haiti,HTI,20200820,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Public sector workers have been instructed to work on a rotational basis, and remote working has been encouraged as much as possible. In order to guarantee jobs provided by subcontracting companies in the textile industry, the Government authorized these factories to gradually resume their activities from April 20th, while respecting the measures to prevent the spread of the virus. These measures include, among others, the operation of the factories on rotating basis with only 30 percent of their workforce, measuring the temperature of the workers upon entry to the factory, and the obligation to wear facial masks. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830142744/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Haiti,HTI,20200820,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update." Haiti,HTI,20200820,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830114554/https://ht.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Haiti,HTI,20200820,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830142744/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200820,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new update. http://web.archive.org/web/20200830142744/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200820,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830141038/https://www.mspp.gouv.ht/" Haiti,HTI,20200820,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update." Haiti,HTI,20200820,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new update." Haiti,HTI,20200820,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Government of Haiti has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Mask wearing is required in public and in instances where social distancing cannot be maintained. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830114554/https://ht.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Haiti,HTI,20200921,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930141255/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200921,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since the gathering of more than ten people is not allowed it will definitely affect public gatherings. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930135454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20200921,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"“Gatherings of more than 10 people are not permitted. The wearing of masks in public places is compulsory.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930135454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus " Haiti,HTI,20200921,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update" Haiti,HTI,20200921,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Travel in Haiti The state of emergency was formally lifted on 27 July. Current measures still in place aimed at tackling the spread of the coronavirus are: a curfew between midnight and 4am the wearing of face masks in public places is compulsory frequent handwashing/use of hand sanitiser social distancing a 14 day self-isolation period for anyone entering the country with symptoms of COVID-19. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930135454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20200921,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update" Haiti,HTI,20200921,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travelers arriving by air in Haiti will have their temperature screened upon arrival. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930135247/https://ht.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Haiti,HTI,20200921,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930141255/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200921,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930141255/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20200921,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001102207/https://www.mspp.gouv.ht/" Haiti,HTI,20200921,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001102207/https://www.mspp.gouv.ht/" Haiti,HTI,20200921,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001102207/https://www.mspp.gouv.ht/" Haiti,HTI,20200921,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Travel in Haiti The state of emergency was formally lifted on 27 July. Current measures still in place aimed at tackling the spread of the coronavirus are: a curfew between midnight and 4am the wearing of face masks in public places is compulsory frequent handwashing/use of hand sanitiser social distancing a 14 day self-isolation period for anyone entering the country with symptoms of COVID-19. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200930135454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201002,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," It remains the case that “gatherings of more than 10 people are not permitted.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012152619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201002,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"“Current measures still in place aimed at tackling the spread of the coronavirus are: a curfew between midnight and 4am”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012152619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201002,C8: International travel controls,1,,"“Entry and Exit Requirements:   The international airport in Port-au-Prince is open to regular two-way commercial passenger flights as of June 30. The international airport in Cap Haitian is open, although the resumption of regular traffic will be delayed pending a review of the airport’s COVID-19 mitigation measures. Commercial airlines resumed regular flight services to and from Haiti beginning on July 1. The land border with the Dominican Republic is open to pedestrian and vehicular traffic as of July 1. Travelers arriving by air in Haiti will have their temperature screened upon arrival. The Government of Haiti mandates that every person flying into Haiti self-declare their COVID-19 status. Beginning July 1, airlines began to distribute a health declaration form to passengers on all incoming flights. Passengers are required to complete this form, including accurate contact and location information in Haiti, and present it to immigration authorities upon arrival.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012171243/https://ht.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Haiti,HTI,20201002,E1: Income support,1,1,"Key Policy Responses as of October 8, 2020 reported by the IMF include plans “to boost some social programs, and [that the authorities] are also considering additional health care and security spending, as well as transfers to support workers and households”. However, no updates were found about this plan to provide additional support being put into action. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012173632/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Key Policy Responses as of October 8, 2020 reported by the IMF include that “the central bank moved immediately to ease conditions in the financial system, including reducing the refinance and reference rates, lowering reserve requirements on domestic currency deposits, easing loan repayment obligations for three months, and suspending fees in the interbank payment system.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012173632/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Haiti,HTI,20201002,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health and Population continues to post coronavirus related information on their Twitter account. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012170055/https://twitter.com/MsppOfficiel Another source of coronavirus information which is regularly updated is coronahaiti.org. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012165104/https://www.coronahaiti.org/videos" Haiti,HTI,20201002,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No recent coronavirus testing policy updates found." Haiti,HTI,20201002,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No evidence found of comprehensive contact tracing taking place. However, contact tracing continues to be carried out, and on September 22nd it was reported that “USAID is also supporting COVID-19 ...contact tracing” in Haiti. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012153742/https://ht.usembassy.gov/the-united-states-hands-over-37-ventilators-to-the-haitian-government-to-respond-to-covid-19/" Haiti,HTI,20201002,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1," It remains the case that “the wearing of face masks in public places is compulsory.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012152619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"It remains the case that “gatherings of more than 10 people are not permitted.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012152619/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""The state of health emergency that had been declared by the Government on April 19th over the spread of COVID-19 has been lifted eon July 20. The Prime Minister announced the end of restrictive measures and the resumption of business operations across the country, including, among others, the reopening of textile factories at 100% and the resumption of religious services across the country."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201021175812/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Haiti,HTI,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change found" Haiti,HTI,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Gatherings of more than 10 people are not permitted"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201021175507/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201013,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy found" Haiti,HTI,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1," ""a curfew between midnight and 4am"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201021175507/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy found" Haiti,HTI,20201013,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change found" Haiti,HTI,20201013,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks in public places is compulsory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021175507/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy update" Haiti,HTI,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy update" Haiti,HTI,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""According to the last official communication of the government (Circular no. 009), wearing a mask remains mandatory in public spaces. U.S. Citizens are asked to wear mask in public transportation if unable to maintain physical distance. Any gathering on public roads involving more than 50 people is prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109145501/https://ht.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Haiti,HTI,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy update" Haiti,HTI,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""A curfew is in place from 12 midnight to 4 A.M."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109145501/https://ht.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Haiti,HTI,20201022,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On October 22nd ""The Government of Haiti has stated it will impose a requirement that all arriving passengers self-quarantine for 14 days. The Ministry of Public Health (MSPP) will check in with passengers three times after arrival in Haiti, using information provided in the health declaration form, to determine any onset of COVID-19 symptoms."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109144743/https://today.caricom.org/2020/10/22/covid-19-travel-protocols-for-haiti/" Haiti,HTI,20201022,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy update" Haiti,HTI,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy update" Haiti,HTI,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201022,H2: Testing policy,1,,""" COVID-19 Testing: The COVID-19 test is free of charge in the following public/private health institutions in five departments of Haiti: West department: National Public Health Laboratory Gheskio Centers IMIS LRM “Nos Petits Frères et Soeurs” Hospital South department: Immaculé Conception Hospital of les Cayes Fond Des Blancs Hospital Centre department: Mirebalais University Hospital Artibonite department: Saint Nicolas Hospital of Saint Marc La Providence Hospital of Gonaïves North department: Justinian University Hospital of Cap Haitian Sacré-Coeur Hospital, Milot"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109145501/https://ht.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Haiti,HTI,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Mask wearing is required in public and in instances where social distancing cannot be maintained."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109145501/https://ht.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Haiti,HTI,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No more than 10 people allowed to gather ** ARCHIVING WEBSITE NOT WORKING https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew between midnight and 4 am ** ARCHIVING WEBSITE NOT WORKING https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quarantine of 14 days required. ** ARCHIVING WEBSITE NOT WORKING https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201110,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are mandatory in public ** ARCHIVING WEBSITE NOT WORKING https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201117,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change." Haiti,HTI,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change." Haiti,HTI,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change." Haiti,HTI,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206102122/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Haiti,HTI,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206102122/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Haiti,HTI,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206102122/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Haiti,HTI,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change." Haiti,HTI,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"no policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"no policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"no policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 10 people are not permitted https://web.archive.org/web/20201214204639/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti/coronavirus" Haiti,HTI,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As of Dec. 8, authorities in Haiti maintain a nightly curfew between 0001-0400 curfew, as part of the nation's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214211632/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/411406/haiti-officials-maintain-a-nightly-curfew-as-of-dec-8-most-other-covid-19-restrictions-have-been-lifted-update-9" Haiti,HTI,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201207,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201207,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Haiti,HTI,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Government of Haiti has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Mask wearing is required in public and in instances where social distancing cannot be maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214212550/https://ht.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Hungary,HUN,20200128,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Press release from the National Public Health Centre talks about Coronavirus preparations, noting that measures were brought in line with WHO recommendations and, crucially, that ""if a suspected, a likely or a confirmed case is identified, a so-called monitoring system will be in place."" and that information (including, as future behavior suggests, contact information) will be collected from all suspected and confirmed cases; https://www.kormany.hu/en/ministry-of-human-resources/news/no-coronavirus-patients-in-hungary-all-hospitals-are-ready-for-cases-if-any (not archivable); https://www.kormany.hu/en/ministry-of-human-resources/news/there-are-no-coronavirus-patients-in-hungary (not archivable)" Hungary,HUN,20200228,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"National health minister informs about preventative measures: https://index.hu/belfold/2020/02/28/koronavirus_influenzajarvany_tisztifoorvos_vizsgalat_teszt_tunetek_utazas_teendok/" Hungary,HUN,20200228,H2: Testing policy,1,,"70 people have been tested for coronavirus, implying at least a 1; https://web.archive.org/web/20200522010450/https://index.hu/belfold/2020/02/28/koronavirus_influenzajarvany_tisztifoorvos_vizsgalat_teszt_tunetek_utazas_teendok/" Hungary,HUN,20200301,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government launches Coronavirus website with tips on how to behave; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/" Hungary,HUN,20200305,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Website of the Hungarian government https://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/news/we-are-sealing-hungary-s-borders-to-passenger-traffic-and-banning-events For the time being, in the case of other events, they leave it to the discretion of organisers to decide whether to hold the given event or not. If, however, the situation changes for the worse, the Operational Corps will also have the authority to ban events, Mr Orbán said." Hungary,HUN,20200305,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Government announces comprehensive contact tracing for first two cases of Covid-19 in Hungary (two Iranian nationals); https://www.nnk.gov.hu/index.php/nnk-kozlemenyek/530-jarvanyugyi-vizsgalat-indult-az-irani-diakoknal (link not archivable); https://www.kormany.hu/en/ministry-of-human-resources/news/epidemiological-investigation-launched-into-case-of-iranian-students (link not archivable)" Hungary,HUN,20200309,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Hungary bans inbound travel from Northern Italy; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/koronavirus-hetfotol-nem-fogad-jaratokat-milanobol-bergamobol-es-trevisobol-budapesti (Link not archivable)" Hungary,HUN,20200309,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Hungary to update coronavirus protocol within 24 hours; https://web.archive.org/web/20200522001219/https://index.hu/english/2020/03/09/coronavirus_press_conference_march_9/" Hungary,HUN,20200311,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 11 March 2020, Hungary’s government declared a state of emergency and closed university campuses. Archive link doesn’t work consistently, so including original for reference too: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-11/hungary-declares-state-of-emergency-shuts-universities-on-virus https://web.archive.org/web/20201122172803/https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=136e1b70-2ce8-11eb-84ec-d53afa254d66&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wMy0xMS9odW5nYXJ5LWRlY2xhcmVzLXN0YXRlLW9mLWVtZXJnZW5jeS1zaHV0cy11bml2ZXJzaXRpZXMtb24tdmlydXM= UNESCO data confirms a partial closure between March 11 and March 15, before shifting to a complete closure: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122173125/https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/covid_impact_education.csv" Hungary,HUN,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Website of the Hungarian government https://www.kormany.hu/en/prime-minister-s-office/news/government-to-introduce-state-of-national-crisis He informed members of the press that the government is banning the organisation of indoor events with an audience of more than 100 persons and outdoor events with an audience of more than 500 persons. In the case of these events, it is the organisers’ responsibility to cancel them." Hungary,HUN,20200311,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Hungary declared a national state of emergency on 11 March, ordering the shutting of universities, and banning indoor gatherings of more than 100 and outdoor events of more than 500. Unclear whether private gatherings such as funerals are banned. /web/20200426130235/https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/short_news/hungary-update-covid-19/ " Hungary,HUN,20200311,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The government may designate potential contaminants not only for hospital quarantine but also for home quarantine measures to be enforced by the police, even for asymptomatic cases; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/rendkivuli-kormanyintezkedesek-hatarellenorzes-beutazasi-tilalom-hatosagi-hazi-karanten" Hungary,HUN,20200311,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Hungary bans inbound travel from Italy, South Korea, Iran and China for non-Hungarians in response to the coronavirus outbreak. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-hungary-government/hungary-curbs-inbound-travel-bans-public-gatherings-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Y21Y" Hungary,HUN,20200312,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Also on the 12th of March, all events were prohibited, and restaurants and other shops could only stay open until 3 pm. The vulnerable age group was seriously asked to stay at home, while care for those in need was promised to be organised by the municipalities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506124213/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/hungary/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2%20Physical%20distancing&Type=Section" Hungary,HUN,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"After 15 March 2020, the Education Office published that all school programs and celebrations should be withdrawn. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122172557/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/emmi-minden-iskolai-programot-unnepseget-mondjanak-le-az-intezmenyek UNESCO data confirms a partial closure between March 11 and March 15, before shifting to a complete closure on 16 March: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122173125/https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/covid_impact_education.csv" Hungary,HUN,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Government closes all nonessential shops and leisure facilities, but does not extend this to other workplaces such as industry or services; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/kormany-kihirdette-az-ujabb-rendkivuli-es-csoportosulasokat-korlatozo-intezkedeseket, https://web.archive.org/web/20200408121934/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-hungary-measures/hungary-to-shut-borders-to-international-passengers-to-fight-coronavirus-pm-idUSS8N2A603W" Hungary,HUN,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Events in general are banned, beginning at midnight; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/orban-viktor-az-elet-az-elkovetkezendo-honapokban-nem-olyan-lesz-mint-amilyennek-megszoktuk" Hungary,HUN,20200316,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Government recommends closing public transport; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/ujabb-szintet-lepett-jarvany-napokon-belul-csoportos-fertozes-szakaszaba-lepunk" Hungary,HUN,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Government asks all citizens to stay at home if possible; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/ujabb-szintet-lepett-jarvany-napokon-belul-csoportos-fertozes-szakaszaba-lepunk (not archivable)" Hungary,HUN,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Hungary closes all international borders; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/orban-viktor-az-elet-az-elkovetkezendo-honapokban-nem-olyan-lesz-mint-amilyennek-megszoktuk; http://abouthungary.hu/blog/ministerprsident-orban-ungarn-hat-neue-manahmen-eingefuhrt-um-die-verbreitung-des-coronavirus-zu-verlangsamen/?fbclid=IwAR0Fnt89eBJzRBrw-HNzkEhUPVLjbUOdmWNdUfon7SGoaoyn9jxMTNw-oKQ" Hungary,HUN,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Website of the Hungarian government https://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/news/we-are-sealing-hungary-s-borders-to-passenger-traffic-and-banning-events From midnight, events will also be banned in general, and sports events can only be held – provided that organisers decide to go ahead – behind closed doors. “It is, however, best if they are not held at all,” the Prime Minister said. They are closing entertainment venues and cinemas, while in the case of cultural institutions, they are introducing a visiting ban." Hungary,HUN,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On March 18, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a blanket moratorium on loan repayments for all companies and private borrowers until the end of the year to limit the economic fallout from the spread of the coronavirus.https://web.archive.org/web/20200507042150/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-hungary-economy/update-2-hungary-imposes-blanket-moratorium-on-loan-repayments-to-year-end-idUSL8N2BB7CA" Hungary,HUN,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Since 12 March, 2,817 compulsory home quarantine orders were issued, and 5,094 checks were carried out with a view to verifying compliance with the rules of compulsory home quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319174529/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/" Hungary,HUN,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"People displaying mild symptoms must stay in home quarantine; http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-update-persons-displaying-mild-symptoms-must-stay-in-home-quarantine/" Hungary,HUN,20200327,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From the 27th of March, a curfew restriction came into force, which means that for a two-week period people are only allowed to leave their residences for work or basic needs, as well as they have to keep 1.5-meter distance in public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506124213/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/hungary/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2%20Physical%20distancing&Type=Section" Hungary,HUN,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restrictions on movement are being imposed in relation to the entire territory of the country for the period between 28 March and 11 April. For two weeks, citizens will only be allowed to leave their homes and places of residence for the purpose of going to work or meeting other essential needs, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Friday on Kossuth Radio’s programme ‘Good morning, Hungary’. The decree on restrictions on movement lists the essential reasons for which persons may leave their homes or places of residence. The government made every effort to define them in such a way that “life should remain liveable”, he said. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408121033/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-update-restrictions-on-movement-now-in-force/ /web/20200426125954/https://www.kormany.hu/en/the-prime-minister/news/restrictions-on-movement-to-be-imposed-in-hungary " Hungary,HUN,20200330,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Source: http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/ ""08:45 AM - March 30: More people are expected to become infected and many new cases will be diagnosed Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller said more and more people are expected to become infected with the new coronavirus in Hungary, and many new cases will be diagnosed. During an online Operational Group press conference, Müller said more laboratory tests are being conducted, although still only in the contact-tracing phase. She added that seven laboratories are working around the clock to process the tests. So far, 12,148 have been completed.""" Hungary,HUN,20200330,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Source: http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/ ""08:45 AM - March 30: More people are expected to become infected and many new cases will be diagnosed Chief Medical Officer Cecília Müller said more and more people are expected to become infected with the new coronavirus in Hungary, and many new cases will be diagnosed. During an online Operational Group press conference, Müller said more laboratory tests are being conducted, although still only in the contact-tracing phase. She added that seven laboratories are working around the clock to process the tests. So far, 12,148 have been completed.""" Hungary,HUN,20200401,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://www.nnk.gov.hu/index.php/koronavirus-tajekoztato/567-eljarasrend-a-2020-evben-azonositott-uj-koronavirussal-kapcsolatban (not archivable)" Hungary,HUN,20200409,H2: Testing policy,1,,"From 30th of April all patients who are entering or leaving the hospital should be tested for the coronavirus and it is mandatory to test those who are working in a nursing home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506123005/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/hungary/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section" Hungary,HUN,20200416,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Hungary extends lockdown /web/20200426130339/https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-04-16/hungary-extends-national-lockdown-to-contain-spread-of-coronavirus " Hungary,HUN,20200416,E1: Income support,2,0,"Under this scheme, the Hungarian State undertakes to subsidise 70% of employees’ unpaid salary (subject to certain conditions) for three months provided the employer employs the employees in reduced working time instead of making them redundant, and agrees to maintain the employment of the subsidized employee for a certain period. Employers can apply for the State subsidy from 16 April 2020, and the new rules apply retroactively for the current procedures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720075338/https://www.twobirds.com/en/news/articles/2020/hungary/covid-19-the-much-awaited-new-rules-of-hungarian-short-time-working-and-the-state-subsidy-scheme Further, there are certain conditions the employers need to satisfy to be eligible for the scheme, which suggests that all the workers may not be eligible. The employer should: - have been operating for at least 6 months, - demonstrate that the reason behind the employment in reduced working time is directly and closely linked to the emergency situation, and provide credible evidence that the maintenance of headcount is essential to its continuous economic activity and thus of national economic interest, - present the measures taken and expected so far to overcome the economic difficulties, - demonstrate that, in respect of the above point, the employer has exhausted all the available opportunities to reschedule the working time, - fulfill the criteria of sound labor relations, no ongoing liquidation proceedings against the employer (e.g. voluntary liquidation, liquidation, bankruptcy proceedings), - as of 31 December 2019, the employer was not classified as a company in difficulty. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720075353/https://www2.deloitte.com/hu/en/pages/tax/articles/new-wage-subsidy-scheme-to-maintain-jobs.html These rules suggest that these measures are not designed to cover all workers, especially those in the informal sector who are quite likely to find it difficult to adequately prove their eligibility. Hence, listing it as 2F." Hungary,HUN,20200425,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"People can still only leave their homes for good reason, an employee of the emergency center of the operational strain responsible for protecting against coronavirus infection stressed at an online press conference on Saturday. /web/20200426125517/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/tovabbra-csak-alapos-okkal-lehet-elhagyni-lakohelyet" Hungary,HUN,20200425,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"25th April People can still only leave their homes for good reason, an employee of the emergency center of the operational strain responsible for protecting against coronavirus infection stressed at an online press conference on Saturday. /web/20200426125517/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/tovabbra-csak-alapos-okkal-lehet-elhagyni-lakohelyet" Hungary,HUN,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200505155134/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-hungary-restrictio/hungarian-schools-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-may-government-idUKKBN22C1AR" Hungary,HUN,20200426,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok" Hungary,HUN,20200427,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"From 27 April in Budapest, it is mandatory to cover the face in Budapest's shops, stores, shopping malls, public transport (except minors aged under 6), and taxis in order to curb the coronavirus epidemic. https://archive.vn/P4baT https://archive.vn/imwhf" Hungary,HUN,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"Re-coding to keep as 3G, previous notes for the 2G code were for shops, not schools. UNESCO data continues to note that schools were closed during this time period: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122173125/https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/covid_impact_education.csv" Hungary,HUN,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lockdown rules eased in the country side, but not cities such as budapest https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok " Hungary,HUN,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"End of the 2 week period of strciter restrictions. From 4 May, people should wear a face covering (ie mask, scarf or shawl) in shops and when using taxis or public transport in the whole of Hungary. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506122233/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/coronavirus" Hungary,HUN,20200504,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From the 4th of May, only citizens of Slovakia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Republic of Korea can enter Hungary and don’t have to go into quarantine if they are employees of affiliated companies in these countries and are on a probable business trip at the time of entry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517171706/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/hungary/livinghit.aspx?Section=6.1%20Measures%20in%20other%20sectors&Type=Section" Hungary,HUN,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Budapest and surrounding region is no longer targeted May 18. This rule is general now. https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/" Hungary,HUN,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Budapest and surrounding region is no longer targeted since May 18. This rule is general now. https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/" Hungary,HUN,20200518,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Budapest and surrounding region is no longer targeted since May 18. This rule is general now. https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/" Hungary,HUN,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"May 18: Restrictions lifted in Budapest The rules of easing the lockdown that came into effect in the countryside from May 4 will come into effect in Budapest and in the rest of the country. http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/" Hungary,HUN,20200602,C1: School closing,2,0,"Re-coding from 1G to 2T, agreeing with the 11 August note that the media and UNESCO data confirm school closure from 02 June through the academic break ending on 31 August, even though some small group and individual interactions are now allowed: Schools in Hungary will be allowed to reopen from June 2, but only for small groups or for individual consultations, a government official said on Thursday. In an interview given to public radio MR1, Hungarian State Secretary for Public Education Zoltan Maruzsa said that the digital education introduced in mid-March due to the novel coronavirus epidemic would continue until the summer break. ""However, the rigid ban which was introduced on March 14 will lift on June 2 so that where needed, small group or even individual consultations, or sessions for catching up will be permitted,"" the State Secretary said. ""Teachers and heads of institutions should consult with parents,"" Maruzsa added. He underlined that children will not be required to attend school, but cautioned that the opening could help a lot for those who for some reasons could not get into digital education. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/22/c_139076476.htm" Hungary,HUN,20200609,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Hungarian authorities have abolished all border checks at their part of internal Schengen borders today on June 9, asserting that they no longer contribute to the containment of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618103245/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/hungary-abolishes-border-controls-at-its-internal-schengen-borders/" Hungary,HUN,20200612,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Hungary opened its border with Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Serbia on June 12 without the need for going into quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618103612/https://www.euronews.com/2020/06/15/which-european-countries-have-opened-their-borders-ahead-of-the-summer-holiday-season" Hungary,HUN,20200619,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"As of June 15, the government allows the reopening of cultural institutions, such as libraries and museums. People visiting shops, markets, and shopping malls, or using public transport and taxis are mandated to wear face masks or otherwise cover their faces with mask-like substitutes (scarves, shawls, etc.). As of June 16, the government allows the reopening of cinemas and theaters. https://web.archive.org/save/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20200619,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From 28 May, open-air cultural and sporting events (e.g. open-air theater, cinema, circus, exhibition, literary event) can be attended in accordance with epidemiological rules. Spectators may occupy only one in four seats, shall not sit directly behind each other and shall have a safety distance of at least 1.5 meters between them. An outdoor event is a program that takes place for the entire duration outside a walled, covered building on all sides, or during which spectators are protected by a tent (such as a circus tent) due to the weather, or those that are enclosed by a wall built for the event or take place in an uncovered or partially covered facility (e.g. stadium, swimming pool, outdoor stage, outdoor cinema). Worship services can be held, and civil marriages and funerals can also be held at a protective distance. Family events and weddings of less than 200 people can be held in the countryside from June 1, in Budapest from June 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702121744/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20200619,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From 28 May, open-air cultural and sporting events (e.g. open-air theater, cinema, circus, exhibition, literary event) can be attended in accordance with epidemiological rules. Spectators may occupy only one in four seats, shall not sit directly behind each other and shall have a safety distance of at least 1.5 meters between them. An outdoor event is a program that takes place for the entire duration outside a walled, covered building on all sides, or during which spectators are protected by a tent (such as a circus tent) due to the weather, or those that are enclosed by a wall built for the event or take place in an uncovered or partially covered facility (e.g. stadium, swimming pool, outdoor stage, outdoor cinema). Worship services can be held, and civil marriages and funerals can also be held at a protective distance. Family events and weddings of less than 200 people can be held in the countryside from June 1, in Budapest from June 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702121744/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20200619,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As of May 18, the same easing of lockdown regulations came into effect in the capital and in Pest county, but physical distancing of one and a half metres is to be kept, and masks will have to be worn when shopping and on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702121744/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20200619,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As of May 18, the same easing of lockdown regulations came into effect in the capital and in Pest county, but physical distancing of one and a half metres is to be kept, and masks will have to be worn when shopping and on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702121744/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20200619,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"As of May 18, the same easing of lockdown regulations came into effect in the capital and in Pest county, but physical distancing of one and a half metres is to be kept, and masks will have to be worn when shopping and on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702121744/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20200619,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Only Hungarian citizens, permanent resident card holders of the European Economic Area (EU member states, Switzerland, and Norway), and other permanent resident card holders who have close Hungarian relatives are able to?enter the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702121744/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20200619,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On March 18, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a blanket moratorium on loan repayments for all companies and private borrowers until the end of the year to limit the economic fallout from the spread of the coronavirus.https://web.archive.org/web/20200507042150/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-hungary-economy/update-2-hungary-imposes-blanket-moratorium-on-loan-repayments-to-year-end-idUSL8N2BB7CA" Hungary,HUN,20200619,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government launches Coronavirus website with tips on how to behave; https://koronavirus.gov.hu/" Hungary,HUN,20200619,H2: Testing policy,1,,"It seems that you still need to get a consultation before getting a test, per RMC's website: ""We will provide an appointment time for an online consultation. During the consultation, the doctor will discuss why you would like to have the test. The doctor will establish when and what kind of test would be best for you, and what kind of results to expect. We will provide the test that the doctor recommends (either a serology or PCR test)."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.rmc.hu/en/coronavirus-covid-19-tests" Hungary,HUN,20200619,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) has announced that a new, official COVID-19 tracker app is now available to download for people confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus. The widespread use of the contact-tracing smartphone app called ‘VirusRadar,’ can prove effective in the response efforts to the epidemic and could slow down the spread of the virus."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://hungarytoday.hu/coronavirus-hungary-app-virusradar/" Hungary,HUN,20200715,C8: International travel controls,3,," On July 15 a color coding system was introduced with respect to travel from abroad, classifying countries based on the pandemic situation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722104115/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/here-are-the-new-international-travel-restrictions-relating-to-countries-classified-as-green-yellow-and-red/" Hungary,HUN,20200723,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Gatherings of more than 500 people are banned until August 15.https://web.archive.org/web/20200729212953/https://hungarytoday.hu/coronavirus-hungary-wednesday-new-cases/" Hungary,HUN,20200730,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Hungary’s government will not relax measures to contain the coronavirus after cases increased in several neighbouring countries, the prime minister’s chief of staff said on Thursday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200802033640/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-hungary-government/hungary-will-maintain-measures-to-contain-coronavirus-pms-aide-says-idUSKCN24V1EU" Hungary,HUN,20200811,C1: School closing,2,0,"I think this needs to actually be coded as a 2T, rather than a 1G based on Unesco data (localized closures) and Hungarian media which frames schools as currently still closed, even if specific student-teacher interactions are allowed (e.g. individual consultations). Schools in the traditional sense is still largely required to be closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820152005/https://hungarytoday.hu/coronavirus-schools-to-open-on-sept-1/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200820152509/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Hungary,HUN,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Hungary,HUN,20200811,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Religious ceremonies as well as civil marriages and funerals can also be held. Sports may be conducted in closed doors, including training. Music and dance events with less than 500 participants may be held. "" However, ""Mass events are banned until at least 15 August."" (see C4 restrictions) http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200820153340/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/coronavirus" Hungary,HUN,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Still current ""Religious ceremonies as well as civil marriages and funerals can also be held. Sports may be conducted in closed doors, including training. Music and dance events with less than 500 participants may be held. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Hungary,HUN,20200811,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No mandated closures found (think this needs to be back-coded as '0'). Masks required. http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152905/https://hungarytoday.hu/passengers-without-masks-to-be-removed-from-budapest-public-transport/ " Hungary,HUN,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"still current " Hungary,HUN,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"still current " Hungary,HUN,20200811,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/save/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20200811,E1: Income support,2,0,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Hungary,HUN,20200811,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""Measures were also taken to provide financial relief to households and corporates borrowers, including: (i) the provision of a grace period of repayment of loans to the Growth Funding Facility (subsidized lending to SMEs supported by the MNB); (ii) the extension of short-term loans to businesses until June 30; (iii) a repayment moratorium on all existing loans, corporate and retail, until the end of this year, with a reprofiling of debt payment thereafter to avoid an increase in monthly payments; and, (iv) a cap on the average annual percentage rate (APR) on new unsecured consumer credit at the central bank base rate (currently, 0.9 percent) plus 5 percent."" [as these measures are limited, I think this should be coded and back-coded as a '1'] http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Hungary,HUN,20200811,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200818233857/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/" Hungary,HUN,20200811,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current, according to national website http://web.archive.org/web/20200818233857/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/" Hungary,HUN,20200811,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Still current " Hungary,HUN,20200821,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, said on 21 August that, 'travel restrictions based on the classification of countries according to the prevalence of Covid-19 that the government introduced in the summer would no longer be sufficient from Sept. 1, adding that restrictions on foreign travel would have to be tightened'. https://archive.vn/rnPjy" Hungary,HUN,20200831,C1: School closing,2,0,"Seems the Hungarian government is determined to let most schools and universities to open as usual, though it is unclear how much teaching activities are conducted online. https://archive.vn/trnRQ However, 'according to Péter Horváth, President of the National Teachers’ Chamber, schools will be in trouble after the start of September if they want to comply with the protocol in all respects.' https://archive.vn/51Rhv The Faculty of Science of the Eötvös Loránd University has banned personal attendance of all lectures and seminars for students from 31 August. https://archive.vn/h6AxQ" Hungary,HUN,20200831,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office of Hungary, Gergely Gulyás, announced on 31 August that Hungary would 'reclose its borders for internationals starting from Tuesday, September 1, after a spike in the number of COVID-19 infections abroad... The corridor to transit through the country will continue to be functional ... there would be some exemptions in the reintroduced ban, such as for diplomatic visits and other emergency cases. Nationals of Hungary [and citizens of other countries with permanent residence in Hungary, or a valid residence permit for at least 90 days] returning from foreign countries must undergo quarantine or present negative PCR test results upon their arrival. The entry ban will remain effective for at least one month.' https://archive.vn/Kud3u https://archive.vn/2XpbC" Hungary,HUN,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"The new school year starts in one week, which the government is planning to conduct with regular classroom teaching for the time being – digital education is not yet seen as justified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122181532/https://hungarytoday.hu/coronavirus-hungary-schools-epidemiological-protocols/" Hungary,HUN,20200901,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Hungary has closed its borders since 1 September 'to all foreigners - with a few exceptions for military convoys humanitarian transit, business or diplomatic travel, as well as travelers from Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Additionally, Hungarian citizens returning from abroad will have to self-quarantine for two weeks, or until they provide authorities with two negative test results - whose cost will be at their own expense for non-essential travelling.' https://archive.vn/B7T55" Hungary,HUN,20200911,C1: School closing,1,1,"Downgrading to ""1-Recommend closing"" as the targetted closure above was voluntary. ""Through their answers in the survey parents indicated a clear wish that schools should open in September in the traditional way, PM Orbán said. “If there is trouble”, classes will be reorganised and if isolation is needed, classes, rather than the whole school, will be sent home, he added, noting that schools had been closed down in spring to ease the pressure on the health-care system. “As long as fatalities are not rising, and it seems we are able to save the elderly, school closures will not be on the agenda,” the prime minister said."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200921064557/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/" Hungary,HUN,20200911,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy." Hungary,HUN,20200911,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Open-air cultural and sporting events (e.g. open-air theater, cinema, circus, exhibition, literary event) can be attended in accordance with epidemiological rules. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200921071335/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20200911,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Indoor events with over 500 attendees are currently banned."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200921071128/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/coronavirus" Hungary,HUN,20200911,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No stay at home requirements found at this point." Hungary,HUN,20200911,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Downgrading to 0-- local measures in the Budapest and Pest counties expired on Jun 15" Hungary,HUN,20200911,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders are still closed to non-residents. ""Foreigners without a residence permit will be banned from entering Hungary, effective September 1. Travel for business purposes and military convoys are possible, and there will be a humanitarian corridor."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200921071335/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20200911,E1: Income support,0,,"""On August 25th, the government announced that it will not be expanding the wage subsidy scheme as of end-August."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200921071742/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Hungary,HUN,20200911,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921071742/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Hungary,HUN,20200911,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""It is mandatory to wear a face mask on public transport and in shops, taxis, cinemas, theatres, concert halls, health and social care institutions, and public offices. Compliance with the rules is monitored and violators can face a fine."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200921071128/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/coronavirus " Hungary,HUN,20201001,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy, schools remain open subject to compliance with guidelines: ""The operative body responsible for handling the epidemic response has ordered 6 schools and 138 classes to revert to digital education. Fully 39 kindergartens and 14 schools have gone on emergency breaks by yesterday, the website said."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011065051/https://hungarytoday.hu/coronavirus-record-infections-hungary-daily-cases-deaths-saturday/ As of October 1, only teachers and students will be allowed into school buildings and will be required to undergo temperature screening upon entry. http://web.archive.org/web/20201011065236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/coronavirus" Hungary,HUN,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change." Hungary,HUN,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Indoor events with over 500 attendees are currently banned."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011065236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/coronavirus ""In order to curb community spread, we will continue to avoid places where there are many people indoors, preferably keep social distance, wash our hands often and thoroughly. Anyone who has been ordered official home quarantine for a stay abroad or for any other reason must adhere strictly. Anyone with symptoms should not go to the community but stay at home and notify their GP by phone. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011065738/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/1374-fovel-emelkedett-beazonositott-fertozottek-szama-es-elhunyt-20-beteg" Hungary,HUN,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Indoor events with over 500 attendees are currently banned."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011065236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/coronavirus" Hungary,HUN,20201001,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Hungary,HUN,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No stay at home requirements found at this point." Hungary,HUN,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change." Hungary,HUN,20201001,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""From 1 September, Hungary has closed its border to most foreign nationals due to the coronavirus pandemic. There are some limited circumstances in which foreign nationals, including UK nationals, may be allowed entry."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011070731/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/entry-requirements" Hungary,HUN,20201001,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""On September 20, the government extended debt repayment moratorium by six months for select groups."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011071020/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Hungary,HUN,20201001,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"It is mandatory to wear a face mask on public transport and in shops, taxis, cinemas, theatres, concert halls, health and social care institutions, and public offices. Compliance with the rules is monitored and violators can face a fine."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011065236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/hungary/coronavirus" Hungary,HUN,20201012,C1: School closing,1,1,"no changes recorded. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"no changes recorded, are only required to close at 11PM. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"no changes recorded. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"no changes recorded. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201012,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no changes recorded. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no changes recorded. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201012,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no changes recorded. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201012,C8: International travel controls,4,,"no changes recorded. https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201012,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Hungary aims to advance its testing policies: Hungary plans to launch rapid antigen tests for coronavirus infections possibly as soon as Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, as testing in the central European country has struggled to keep up with the pace of infections. Antigen tests detects proteins on the surface of the virus. They require an uncomfortable nasal or throat swab, and can produce results more quickly than PCR tests - which detect genetic material in the virus - but are considered less accurate. https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2742DJ" Hungary,HUN,20201026,E1: Income support,0,,"No changes recorded but see below for update on EU loan: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102003735/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/council-of-the-eu-approves-504-million-euro-credit-for-hungary-to-protect-jobs-hit-by-pandemic/ On 10/26/2020 EU approves 504 million euro credit for Hungary to protect jobs hit by pandemic as part of the SURE (Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency) program. The loan is meant to support short-term work schemes and other measures. No news from Hungary on how the loan will be used exactly." Hungary,HUN,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Policy update on 10/30 but does not change coding. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020223604/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/ Restrictions updated to apply to entertainment venues, restaurants, and catering facilities at sports events." Hungary,HUN,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 3 November 2020, the Prime Minister announced that according to the Operational Group’s report, it is impossible to enforce these rules in nightclubs and similar venues. Therefore at their suggestion the government has decided that such premises must close. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109232835/http://abouthungary.hu/speeches-and-remarks/special-announcement-by-prime-minister-viktor-orban/" Hungary,HUN,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Musical and dance events for over 500 people are still not possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20201110005044/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok After Cabinet meeting on 3 November 2020 the prime minister announced that they have adopted some new decisions - At events and sporting events, in cinemas and theatres, only every third seat may be occupied, and without exception the wearing of face masks will be mandatory. The authorities will inspect every event, imposing fines if necessary, and shutting down venues where the rules are being violated. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109232835/http://abouthungary.hu/speeches-and-remarks/special-announcement-by-prime-minister-viktor-orban/ " Hungary,HUN,20201103,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"After Cabinet meeting on 3 November 2020 the Prime Minister announced that to reduce crowding on public transport we have ordered the provision of more frequent services during the morning and afternoon peak periods. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109232835/http://abouthungary.hu/speeches-and-remarks/special-announcement-by-prime-minister-viktor-orban/ - From November 3, free parking across the country came back into effect . - A company providing local public transport services in Budapest and in cities with county status is obliged to prepare a flight compression plan for the periods between 7 am and 9 am on weekdays and between 3 pm and 7 pm. Information Leaflet: http://web.archive.org/web/20201110005044/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok " Hungary,HUN,20201105,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"After Cabinet meeting on 3 November 2020 the Prime Minister announced that there will be restrictions on being outdoors in public between midnight and 5 a.m. This means that everyone must arrive home by midnight. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109232835/http://abouthungary.hu/speeches-and-remarks/special-announcement-by-prime-minister-viktor-orban/ On November 5, the night curfew restriction came into effect. http://web.archive.org/web/20201110005044/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/korlatozasok " Hungary,HUN,20201106,C1: School closing,1,1,"Note: The Prime Minister Viktor Orbán mentioned in an interview to pro-govt public radio that, so far, 98 kindergartens have had to be closed, and seven schools are under suspension. http://web.archive.org/web/20201110012326/https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-coronavirus-tough-positive-migration-eu-trump-soros-rule-of-law/" Hungary,HUN,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 9th November 2020, The Prime Minister announced that the government will ask the Hungarian Parliament to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers, and Hungary plans to introduce the some measures to take effect at midnight on November 11. This will include a requirement for high schools and universities to switch to e-learning. Digital curriculum will be reintroduced above the 8th grade in high schools (for kids, typically, 14 years old and over). Kindergartens, nurseries and primary schools will stay open for children under 14. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/ " Hungary,HUN,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 9th November 2020, The Prime Minister announced that the government will ask the Hungarian Parliament to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers. The government plans to introduce some measures which will take effect at midnight on November 11. It will include the closing of restaurants (but food delivery remain possible), Recreational facilities, including gyms, indoor swimming pools, museums, theaters and zoos, must close. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"On 9th November 2020, The Prime Minister announced that they will ask the Hungarian Parliament to grant another 90 days of extraordinary power. The government plans to introduce some measures that will take effect at midnight on November 11. There will be a general ban on events and all forms of assembly will be forbidden. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On 9th November 2020, The Prime Minister announced that the government will ask the Hungarian Parliament to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers, to introduce some measures. However, these will take effect at midnight on November 11. Family gatherings and private events may only be attended by a maximum of 10 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On 9th November 2020, The Prime Minister announced that the government will ask the Hungarian Parliament to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers. The government plans to introduce some measures which will take effect at midnight on November 11. A curfew will be instated between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201109,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Hungary has closed its border to all foreign nationals, for an indefinite period due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The new rules allow for certain exemptions listed in the link below http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233454/https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/hungary/" Hungary,HUN,20201109,E1: Income support,0,,"On 9th November 2020, The Prime Minister announced that the government will ask the Hungarian Parliament to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers, and Hungary plans to introduce some measures to take effect at midnight on November 11. The state will reimburse hotels 80 percent of the value of bookings made for the next 30 days before November 8, on the condition that hotels will not lay off workers and continue to pay their salaries. Employers will get a 30-day exemption from having to pay social contributions for staff at restaurants and recreational facilities Also, the state will cover 50 percent of these employees’ salaries on the condition that employees keep their jobs and continue receiving their salaries. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information Page on the Coronavirus: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108211854/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/ " Hungary,HUN,20201110,C1: School closing,2,1,"The government will ask the Hungarian Parliament tomorrow to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers, and Hungary plans to introduce the following measures to take effect at midnight on November 11: Higher education may be continued only in an online format, and university dormitories will be closed. Digital curriculum will be reintroduced above the 8th grade in high schools (for kids, typically, 14 years old and over). Kindergartens, nurseries and primary schools will stay open for children under 14. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/ Last Tuesday, Hungarian schools above the eighth grade reverted to digital education as part of a series of restrictions ramping up the coronavirus protection efforts in the country: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122183423/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/" Hungary,HUN,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government will ask the Hungarian Parliament tomorrow to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers, and Hungary plans to introduce the following measures to take effect at midnight on November 11: Restaurants must close, but food delivery will remain possible. Shops and services (e.g., hairdressers) must close by 7 p.m. Hotels may only host business travelers. All sporting events must take place behind closed doors, without spectators. Recreational facilities, including gyms, indoor swimming pools, museums, theaters and zoos, must close. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government will ask the Hungarian Parliament tomorrow to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers, and Hungary plans to introduce the following measures to take effect at midnight on November 11: There will be a general ban on events. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The government will ask the Hungarian Parliament tomorrow to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers, and Hungary plans to introduce the following measures to take effect at midnight on November 11: Family gatherings and private events may only be attended by a maximum of 10 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No information to suggest that there are any public transport changes from the last update. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The government will ask the Hungarian Parliament tomorrow to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers, and Hungary plans to introduce the following measures to take effect at midnight on November 11: A curfew will be instated between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. All forms of assembly will be forbidden. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No information to suggest that there are any internal movement changes from the previous update, other than hotels are not allowed to receive tourists and the curfew in place. The US Embassy also indicates there is no restriction on internal movement. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201122185406/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201110,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The closure for foreign national continues from 01 September. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122185406/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201110,E1: Income support,1,0,"The government will ask the Hungarian Parliament tomorrow to grant another 90 days of extraordinary powers, and Hungary plans to introduce the following measures to take effect at midnight on November 11: The state will reimburse hotels 80 percent of the value of bookings made for the next 30 days before November 8, on the condition that hotels will not lay off workers and continue to pay their salaries. Employers will get a 30-day exemption from having to pay social contributions for staff at restaurants and recreational facilities Also, the state will cover 50 percent of these employees’ salaries on the condition that employees keep their jobs and continue receiving their salaries. These measures will be in effect for 30 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109233926/http://abouthungary.hu/blog/pm-orban-announces-new-restrictions-aimed-at-slowing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-heres-a-complete-list/" Hungary,HUN,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Some relief measures in place until the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122192230/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Hungary,HUN,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes indicated." Hungary,HUN,20201110,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes indicated." Hungary,HUN,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes indicated." Hungary,HUN,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Mask wearing continues to be required in indoor public places, with no new changes indicated since 02 November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122191412/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/" Hungary,HUN,20201123,C1: School closing,2,1,"Secondary schools have been doing digital learning for 9th grade and above. Nurseries, kindergartens and primary schools are open as usual up to the 8th grade. From October, schools and kindergartens can only be entered after a temperature check. Colleges of higher education institutions are closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162224/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/aktualis" Hungary,HUN,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants and hotels aren't allowed in person guests, but are allowed to stay open for takeaway. Hotels can accept guests for business or educational reasons. Shops (with the exception of pharmacies and petrol stations) must close at 7pm. Leisure facilities such as gyms, indoor swimming pools, museums, libraries and cinemas must close. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162224/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/aktualis" Hungary,HUN,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events must be cancelled. Sports matches can take place without an audience. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162224/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/aktualis" Hungary,HUN,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Up to 10 people can attend family and private events. A maximum of 50 people may attend a funeral. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162224/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/aktualis" Hungary,HUN,20201123,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is running. Masks must be worn when using public transport. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162450/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A curfew is in effect between 8am and 5pm. Everyone must be home by 8pm. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162224/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/aktualis" Hungary,HUN,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162450/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201123,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Foreigners without a residence permit are banned from visiting Hungary as of September 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162450/https://hu.usembassy.gov/covid-19/" Hungary,HUN,20201123,E1: Income support,1,0,"The state will reimburse hotels for 80 percent of the bookings registered before November 8. Restaurants and leisure facilities will be exempt from paying contributions after their employees for the next 30 days and the government will take over half of their employees’ wage costs. Employers are only eligible for those allowances, however, if they commit to keeping and paying their employees. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162602/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/hungarian-government-to-reimburse-catering-and-hospitality-sector-for-lost-covid-revenue/" Hungary,HUN,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The credit moratorium on households has been extended to June 30, 2021 Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162224/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/aktualis" Hungary,HUN,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information on coronavirus and the current regulations is available on government websites. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162224/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/aktualis Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162902/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/coronavirus-heres-the-latest/" Hungary,HUN,20201123,H2: Testing policy,2,,"PCR tests are available for anyone with suspected coronavirus. Mobile testing stations are also in operation. Tests are available generally, but must be paid for if the person isn't a suspected case. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162224/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/aktualis" Hungary,HUN,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Chair of Hungarian Chamber of Doctors said on October 29th that current contact tracing efforts are insufficient to monitor the spread of the epidemic. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162743/http://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/tighter-covid-19-restrictions-are-being-considered-by-operative-board/" Hungary,HUN,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Mask wearing is mandatory in shops, public transport, shopping malls, health and social care establishments, reception centres. As of 11 November, in settlements with more than 10,000 inhabitants masks will be compulsory in certain public areas designated by the mayor. Masks are not mandatory while playing sports or in parks and green spaces. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130162224/https://koronavirus.gov.hu/aktualis" Hungary,HUN,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On December 7th, the Prime Minister stressed that the curfew between 8pm and 5am will be extended until January 11th, 2021. Although there might be an exception for Christmas Eve (which will be announced by December 21), there will not be an exception for December 31st, meaning that New Year’s Eve parties and street balls cannot be held this year. https://archive.vn/EsTSr" Hungary,HUN,20201208,E1: Income support,1,0,"The Hungarian government will extend the 50 percent wage subsidy in tourism and hospitality sectors until the end of January 2021, protecting 40,000 jobs with wage subsidies. https://archive.vn/vo5LN" Hungary,HUN,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"The Hungarian government has started a COVID-19 vaccine registration at vakcinainfo.gov.hu in order to estimate how many people are interested in the vaccine. Although a vaccine is still not available, the Russian vaccine and its documentation are being examined, and the documentation of the Chinese vaccine will soon arrive in Hungary. https://archive.vn/y5lyf" Indonesia,IDN,20200103,C8: International travel controls,0,,"The Health Ministry has issued a travel advisory for Indonesians who wish to travel to countries affected by the Wuhan coronavirus and handed out health alert cards (HACs) to passengers arriving from China and other affected countries. “The ministry has had a travel advisory in place since Jan. 3 and disseminated information on wearing masks to officials at airports that are directly in touch with passengers, such as ground handlers and immigration officers, in an effort to prevent the spread of infection,” https://web.archive.org/web/20200511195223/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/01/21/ministry-issues-travel-advisory-increases-surveillance-amid-virus-outbreak.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200103,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Health Ministry has has had a travel advisory in place since Jan. 3 and disseminated information on wearing masks to officials at airports that are directly in touch with passengers, such as ground handlers and immigration officers, in an effort to prevent the spread of infection,” Soekarno-Hatta International Airport health authority chief Anas Ma’ruf said on Monday. He said all 135 entry points to the country had been equipped with thermal scanners that could identify a person’s body temperature remotely. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511195223/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/01/21/ministry-issues-travel-advisory-increases-surveillance-amid-virus-outbreak.html " Indonesia,IDN,20200118,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Since January 18, 2020 Indonesia has conducted health checks at around 135 points at airports, on land and in sea ports, using body temperature scanners for anyone entering Indonesian territory, in accordance with the International Health Regulations. The government of Indonesia has also deployed additional personnel at airports and increased hospital preparedness. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511195435/https://kemlu.go.id/capetown/en/news/4875/indonesian-governments-measures-in-handling-and-facing-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov " Indonesia,IDN,20200129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Indonesian ministry of Health website publishes coronavirus information https://web.archive.org/web/20200413214702/https://www.kemkes.go.id/article/view/20012900002/Kesiapsiagaan-menghadapi-Infeksi-Novel-Coronavirus.html " Indonesia,IDN,20200203,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Local Government of Natuna Island (Regency) issued a local decree to close public schools for 2 weeks (3-17 February 2020); as a response to the Central Government’s plan in choosing their island as quarantine area for 238 Indonesians evacuated from Wuhan. https://web.archive.org/web/20200420220229/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-indonesias-natuna-regency-closes-schools-as-wuhan-evacuees-put-under" Indonesia,IDN,20200205,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Close border for visitors from China and ban all flights from and to mainland China (no visa-on-arrival for Chinese nationals; visitors with recent travel to mainland China barred from entering or transiting). Archived Reuters article: http://web.archive.org/web/20200504210031/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-indonesia/indonesia-to-stop-flights-to-and-from-china-amid-coronavirus-epidemic-idUSKBN1ZW09T" Indonesia,IDN,20200212,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Formed and activated the Rapid Response Team in airports, ports, and cross-border posts (consists of officers of Port Health, Immigration, Customs, Animal Quarantine). Archived statement from Foreign Ministry via Cape Town consulate: http://web.archive.org/web/20200504210850/https://kemlu.go.id/capetown/en/news/4875/indonesian-governments-measures-in-handling-and-facing-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov" Indonesia,IDN,20200217,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://twitter.com/MOH_TT/status/1229408175276904448 Screening of persons entering Trinidad and Tobago at all ports of entry" Indonesia,IDN,20200225,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"1st Stimulus Package: Regions with high exposure to tourism hit by the outbreak (subsidies, tax cuts and accelerated cash-transfer and unemployment benefit programs)" Indonesia,IDN,20200303,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The Jakarta city administration has temporarily suspended the issuance of permits for mass gatherings, including for film shooting purposes, as part of its COVID-19 containment efforts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200414122054/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/05/covid-19-jakarta-suspends-mass-gathering-filming-permits-as-part-of-containment-measures.html " Indonesia,IDN,20200304,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://twitter.com/MOH_TT/status/1235214644198944768 Any returning national who is symptomatic after returning from the countries with travel restrictions will be taken to an isolation facility to be tested for COVID-19." Indonesia,IDN,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/15/jokowi-calls-for-social-distancing-to-stem-virus-spread.html President called for social distancing on the official statement: “Under the current conditions, it’s time for us to work from home, study from home and worship at home.""" Indonesia,IDN,20200315,H3: Contact tracing,1,," https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/15/covid-19-indonesia-finally-begins-contact-tracing-of-patients-who-tested-positive-in-singapore.html Only done in certain cases. " Indonesia,IDN,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Thousands of schools across the provinces of West Java, Central Java, Banten and Bali will remain closed in addition to those in capital Jakarta for at least two weeks, local media reported. Authorities will review if the shutdown needs to be extended beyond March. This means that the majority of schools are now closed, so becomes general rather than targeted (reflected in UNESCO changing theirs to general later on during this same week, but for no change in policy) https://web.archive.org/web/20200420220549/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/15/regions-close-schools-cancel-public-events-because-of-covid-19.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200316154755/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-15/indonesia-closes-schools-across-archipelago-as-virus-cases-spike https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175859/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Indonesia,IDN,20200316,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Jakarta imposed restrictions on the operational hours of major public transportation (MRT, buses, commuter line) services in capital region. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511184251/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/17/public-transportation-returns-to-normal.html " Indonesia,IDN,20200317,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Jakarta Governor has lifted restrictions on public transportation services (after just 1 day), following a massive backlash. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511184251/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/17/public-transportation-returns-to-normal.html " Indonesia,IDN,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 18 March, the government launched covid19.go.id site, an official source of accurate information on controlling the spread of coronavirus in Indonesia. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511200401/https://en.antaranews.com/news/144002/govt-launches-official-website-furnishing-information-on-covid-19 " Indonesia,IDN,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"JAKARTA: At midnight today, Indonesia is to close its borders to foreign visitors https://web.archive.org/web/20200511195546/https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2020/03/576276/indonesia-close-borders-over-covid-19 " Indonesia,IDN,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On 20th March, Friday, The governor of Indonesia's capital Jakarta has declared a two-week state of emergency in the city, starting from Monday (23rd March, 2020). Many religious activities in places where worshipers might congregate in large numbers, such as mosques and churches, are suspended for the next two weeks. /web/20200511183446/https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1883115/jakarta-declares-two-week-emergency " Indonesia,IDN,20200323,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"On 20th March, Friday, The governor of Indonesia's capital Jakarta has declared a two-week state of emergency in the city, starting from Monday (23rd March, 2020). - Public transport is scaled back / limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511191641/https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1883115/jakarta-declares-two-week-emergency " Indonesia,IDN,20200326,C1: School closing,3,1,"Indonesia moved from targeted to national school closures on UNESCO school closures map. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175859/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Indonesia,IDN,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"The provincial administration also urged Jakarta residents to not leave the city to return to their respective hometowns for mudik (exodus). https://web.archive.org/web/20200511194358/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/29/jakarta-extends-covid-19-state-of-emergency-to-april-19.html " Indonesia,IDN,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Since April (and initially for three months) the President announced that Indonesia's poorest households would receive free electricity and discounts to help them cope with the economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This debt relief benefits 24 million households in the 450-volt ampere (VA) category – the lowest out of six categories listed under existing regulations. The policy also provides a 50 percent discount in energy bills for 7 million households in the 900 VA category – the second lowest – for the same three months. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824010126/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/31/jokowi-announces-free-electricity-discounts-for-households-hardest-hit-by-covid-19-impacts.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200405,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"5 April Masks recommended in preparation for mandatory requirements I've ordered [my administration] to prepare for the distribution of face masks to the public because we’re planning to require everyone who leaves their homes to wear a mask, in accordance with the WHO recommendations,” he said on Monday. Doni said that medical-grade masks would still only be distributed to healthcare providers. ""For the public, the President has asked regional leaders to ramp up production of cloth masks through small and medium enterprises. This will help to fulfill [the regions’] need for masks, so they won’t depend on the central government,"" Doni said. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014143757/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/06/face-masks-a-must-in-public-places-says-indonesias-covid-19-rapid-response-team.html " Indonesia,IDN,20200406,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"JAKARTA: The Indonesian authorities have made the wearing of face masks compulsory when one is away from home, as the total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country rose to 209 today since the start of the pandemic. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said in a statement issued by the Presidential Secretariat today, that the wearing of face masks was in line with the call made by the World Health Organization (WHO). Yesterday, Achmad Yurianto, the Indonesian government’s spokesman for COVID-19 matters, had advised the public to wear cloth face masks for a maximum of four hours before washing them for reuse. “There is no need to use N-95 face masks. Face masks made of cloth are sufficient. The N-95 masks are only for healthcare personnel,” he said. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014144009/https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2020/04/581887/indonesia-makes-wearing-face-masks-compulsory-when-leaving-home" Indonesia,IDN,20200407,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Indonesia announced tighter social distancing measures in capital Jakarta, including [a] ban on gathering of more than five people to prevent the spread of coronavirus pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430182919/https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=811cb020-8b10-11ea-9ead-771ac57388a8&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0wNy9qYWthcnRhLW9yZGVycy1vZmZpY2VzLXRvLWNsb3NlLWJhbnMtZ2F0aGVyaW5ncy10by1jb21iYXQtdmlydXM=" Indonesia,IDN,20200407,E1: Income support,0,,"On 7 April, the Social Affairs Minister announced a monthly cash transfers (BLT) program of Rp 600,000 for poor families across the country for three months. However, there is not an exact date in which this policy will be implemented. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824001612/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/08/govt-to-disburse-social-assistance-to-greater-jakarta-poor-by-april-20.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200408,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Jakarta to start shutdown as burials, and fears, rise amid coronavirus outbreak Public transport hours and passenger capacity will also be cut to reduce the risk of people passing on the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511191948/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/08/jakarta-to-start-shutdown-indonesia-burials-fears-coronavirus " Indonesia,IDN,20200410,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"10th April ? Jakarta- In addition, all workplaces will be closed, and authorities have advised employees to work from home. The restrictions will not apply to workers in eight essential sectors such as health, food, energy, and finance. Large-Scale Social Movement Restrictions (PSBB) measures in Jakarta and other areas of the country. These restrictions apply to “two provinces and 16 municipalities and regencies”, and not the whole country, so coded as a T. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610152643/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/330241/indonesia-stricter-social-measures-to-be-implemented-in-jakarta-april-10-update-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200610152845/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/indonesia-jakarta-close-schools-workplaces-coronavirus-covid-19-12619264 https://web.archive.org/web/20200610172551/https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/04/586519/indonesia-review-covid-19-restrictions " Indonesia,IDN,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has urged all residents to stay at home for the next 14 days as the capital city imposed large-scale social restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20200511192905/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/10/residents-told-to-stay-at-home-for-2-weeks-as-jakarta-goes-into-partial-lockdown.html " Indonesia,IDN,20200410,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Pedoman Kesiapsiagaan Menghadapi Infeksi Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) Revisi ke – 4 Even asymptomatic patients detected through contact tracing are being tested on Day1 and Day 14.(RT-PCR) Page 128 of the above (Lampiran 18)" Indonesia,IDN,20200414,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"In Jakarta, a ban on public gatherings of more than five people was announced. The stringent measures include a ban on public gatherings of more than five people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425133347/https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/14/indo-a14.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200425133702/https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=d8306390-86f9-11ea-85b6-65a9cea9add7&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0xNS9pbmRvbmVzaWEtc2V0LXRvLWJyaW5nLTM0LW1pbGxpb24tcGVvcGxlLXVuZGVyLXBhcnRpYWwtbG9ja2Rvd24= " Indonesia,IDN,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"In areas near Jakarta new restrictions did not include a ban on domestic travel. “Jokowi, as the president is known, has appealed to the general public to avoid trips in view of the pandemic. But the measures are not enough to stop the exodus and only an outright ban with stiff penalties can dissuade people from travel, said Darmaningtyas, chairman of the Institute of Transportation Studies.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200425133347/https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/14/indo-a14.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200425133702/https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=d8306390-86f9-11ea-85b6-65a9cea9add7&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0xNS9pbmRvbmVzaWEtc2V0LXRvLWJyaW5nLTM0LW1pbGxpb24tcGVvcGxlLXVuZGVyLXBhcnRpYWwtbG9ja2Rvd24= " Indonesia,IDN,20200420,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"20th April- Indonesia has been slow in tracing people who have come into contact with infected people. For example, there have been two significant potential spread clusters in February: a sharia business conference and an annual Protestant Churches of Western Indonesia (GPIB) gathering, both held in Bogor, around two hours south of Jakarta. While some of those attending these events have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and some have even died, the events remain under-investigated. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610191442/https://theconversation.com/how-social-scientists-in-indonesia-can-help-epidemiologists-do-covid-19-contact-tracing-136241 " Indonesia,IDN,20200422,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Jakarta’s large scale social distancing measures, which include a ban on gatherings of more than five people, limited public transport services and mandatory work-from-home, were extended to May 22 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511192119/https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=97d2f0e0-93bc-11ea-9830-b5b47405265e&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0yMi9pbmRvbmVzaWFuLWNhcGl0YWwtZXh0ZW5kcy1wYXJ0aWFsLWxvY2tkb3duLXRvLWN1cmItdmlydXMtc3ByZWFk " Indonesia,IDN,20200422,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Jakarta’s large scale social distancing measures, which include a ban on gatherings of more than five people, limited public transport services and mandatory work-from-home, were extended to May 22 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511192119/https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=97d2f0e0-93bc-11ea-9830-b5b47405265e&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0yMi9pbmRvbmVzaWFuLWNhcGl0YWwtZXh0ZW5kcy1wYXJ0aWFsLWxvY2tkb3duLXRvLWN1cmItdmlydXMtc3ByZWFk " Indonesia,IDN,20200424,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1," Indonesia has temporarily banned domestic road, air and sea travel starting Friday to prevent the spread of coronavirus, as millions of Muslims mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan, after a survey showed many still planned to travel. Tens of thousands of troops are being deployed at checkpoints to enforce the regulations. Private vehicles and motorbikes have been banned from traveling in and out of the major cities that are Covid-19 hotspots, known as ""red zones."" The ban will not apply to cargo transportation or to vehicles serving special purposes, such as ambulances and fire trucks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425134319/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/24/asia/indonesia-coronavirus-travel-ban-ramadan-intl-hnk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200425134708/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/23/govt-temporarily-bans-passenger-travel-to-prevent-mudik.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200425142041/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/21/indonesia-bans-ramadan-exodus-amid-coronavirus-fears " Indonesia,IDN,20200428,E1: Income support,0,,"The government has disbursed around Rp 70 billion (US$4.5 million) in cash assistance for some 116,000 families using village funds to help them cope with the severe economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of 7024 districts, this covered 76 districts nationwide. The plan is to provide Rp 600,000 per month for three months to each registered family through both cashless and cash transfers. http://web.archive.org/web/20200823233028/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/28/government-disburses-4-5m-in-village-funds-as-cash-aid-for-poor-families.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200503,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"As of May 4, a change in the policy allows a limited number of domestic flights to operate. The updated policy allows U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals to board domestic flights solely for the purpose of transiting to an outbound international flight connection out of Jakarta.? Those seeking to board domestic transit flights must produce a Health Certificate issued within the last seven days stating they are COVID-19 free and a travel endorsement letter among other requirements obtainable from the airline.? This same announcement included significant restrictions on domestic road, rail, and sea transport. http://archive.fo/ToBfu" Indonesia,IDN,20200511,C1: School closing,3,1,"UNESCO school closures map shows national school closure remains in Indonesia on 11th May https://web.archive.org/web/20200511175859/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Indonesia,IDN,20200520,C1: School closing,3,1,"UNESCO school closures map shows national school closure remains in Indonesia on 28th May https://web.archive.org/web/20200528040158/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Indonesia,IDN,20200520,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Government Permits All Modes of Transportation to Operate from May 7 with Limitation on Passenger Criteria https://web.archive.org/web/20200527160814/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/05/06/11345521/pemerintah-izinkan-semua-moda-transportasi-beroperasi-besok-dengan-batasan " Indonesia,IDN,20200529,C1: School closing,3,1,"29th May. Nationwide school closures remain as shown on the UNESCO Education response tracker. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610124328/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Indonesia,IDN,20200602,H2: Testing policy,1,,"June 02- The number of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based testing for coronavirus has met the daily target of 10,000 for the sixth consecutive day on Monday, despite taking more than 40 days to reach a consistent run since the benchmark was set on April 12. Test kit availability is reportedly low and their price high in Indonesia. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610190737/https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesias-daily-coronavirus-testing-consistently-on-target https://web.archive.org/web/20200610190902/https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2020/06/08/unmasking-india-and-indonesias-covid-19-challenges/ " Indonesia,IDN,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"5th June- This indicates any social gathering is still not allowed - ‘administrative sanctions for persons or legal entities that carry out non-permitted social and cultural activities during PSBB, e.g. activities other than circumcisions, weddings, burials and/or funerals for persons passing away due to causes other than COVID-19’. Coded as a 4T as PSBB measures (lockdown) restrictions apply to “two provinces and 16 municipalities and regencies”, and not the whole country, so coded as a T. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610182636/https://www.mondaq.com/operational-impacts-and-strategy/947496/dki-jakarta-regulates-sanctions-and-travel-restrictions-for-handling-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200610172551/https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/04/586519/indonesia-review-covid-19-restrictions " Indonesia,IDN,20200606,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"During the phase of large-scale social restrictions (PSBB), social gathering is not allowed. Out of about 2,700 community units in Jakarta, there are 66 reportedly still in the “red zone” for virus transmission, and therefore excluded from the easing period. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622193534/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/transitional-psbb-a-deciding-chapter-for-jakartas-new-normal.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200606,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The Indonesian government issued on 6 June the circular letter No. 7/2020, stipulating requirements for people seeking to travel within or into the country. This letter regulates ""people's movements from one region to another within the country, as well as international arrivals, using private vehicles or public transportation"". In general, travelers are required to comply with health protocols, including wearing face masks and following physical distancing measures during their trips. Those intending to go on inter-provincial trips using public transportation are required to show their ID cards, health certificates stating they are COVID-19-negative after undergoing a PCR test, and have the government-made Peduli Lindungi app installed and activated on their mobile phones at the time of departure. http://web.archive.org/web/20200823212643/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/08/government-announces-travel-requirements-during-transition-to-new-normal.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"8th June? Monday 8th restrictions loosen in Jakarta. Offices in the Indonesian capital Jakarta have resumed operations since Monday, after working from home for the past two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the easing period, companies divided their employees’ work schedules, 50% work from office and 50% work from home, in accordance with government recommendations. Coded as a 2T as PSBB measures (lockdown) restrictions apply to “two provinces and 16 municipalities and regencies”, and not the whole country, so coded as a T. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610151806/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/jakarta-welcomes-new-normal-with-packed-roads/1870754 https://web.archive.org/web/20200610152132/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/commuters-return-to-public-transport-with-more-protective-gear.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200610151620/https://jakartaglobe.id/news/public-service-to-continue-uninterrupted-under-new-normal-minister https://web.archive.org/web/20200610172551/https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/04/586519/indonesia-review-covid-19-restrictions " Indonesia,IDN,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"8th June? Monday 8th Large Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) restrictions gradually loosen in Jakarta and loosening to continue through June, but still in place in other regions. Vulnerable groups still encouraged to work from home. Coded as a T as PSBB measures (lockdown) restrictions apply to “two provinces and 16 municipalities and regencies”, and not the whole country, as different rules across multiple regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610151806/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/jakarta-welcomes-new-normal-with-packed-roads/1870754 https://web.archive.org/web/20200610152132/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/commuters-return-to-public-transport-with-more-protective-gear.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200610151620/https://jakartaglobe.id/news/public-service-to-continue-uninterrupted-under-new-normal-minister https://web.archive.org/web/20200610172551/https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/04/586519/indonesia-review-covid-19-restrictions " Indonesia,IDN,20200610,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"10th June JAKARTA: Indonesian carriers have pledged to implement health protocols and social distancing, after being given approval by the government to up their operating capacity to 70 per cent for domestic routes. The country’s largest privately run airline Lion Air Group, which comprises low-cost carrier Lion Air, Wings Air, and full-service carrier Batik Air resumed domestic flights on Wednesday (Jun 10). The group previously operated its planes intermittently, citing difficulties in ensuring that all passengers had met travel requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610184222/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/indonesia-lion-air-garuda-health-protocols-distancing-covid-19-12822088 " Indonesia,IDN,20200611,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The Jakarta administration has prepared two stages for the transitional PSBB, which is stipulated in Gubernatorial Decree No. 563/2020. The first stage targets businesses, houses of worship, social and cultural activities and mobility of vehicles. An “emergency brake policy” will also be in place to stop the reopening of those sectors if the number of cases surges. By the end of June, the city will consider whether it is feasible to proceed to the second stage, which includes the reopening of schools."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622193534/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/transitional-psbb-a-deciding-chapter-for-jakartas-new-normal.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200611,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""The most significant feature in the transitional PSBB is the limitation of visitors or workers to 50 percent applied to all reopened sectors. Exceptions are only made for private vehicles — with passengers listed on the same family card — and motorcycle taxis, which are allowed to operate at full capacity. Businesses that record new confirmed or suspected cases in their workplaces are required to stop operations for at least 24 hours and conduct a disinfection process. Managements are not allowed to lay off workers who are under self-isolation or quarantine."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622193534/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/transitional-psbb-a-deciding-chapter-for-jakartas-new-normal.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200611,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""During the easing period, Jakarta is gradually opening places of worship, workplaces, public places, public transportation and educational institutions, but still requires health protocols in those sectors. (...) The transitional PSBB applies to most, but not all areas. Out of about 2,700 community units in Jakarta, there are 66 reportedly still in the “red zone” for virus transmission, and therefore excluded from the easing period."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622193534/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/transitional-psbb-a-deciding-chapter-for-jakartas-new-normal.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200611,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""The transitional PSBB applies to most, but not all areas. Out of about 2,700 community units in Jakarta, there are 66 reportedly still in the “red zone” for virus transmission, and therefore excluded from the easing period."" For those red zone regions, it is required to stay at home. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622193534/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/transitional-psbb-a-deciding-chapter-for-jakartas-new-normal.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200611,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Since April (and initially for three months) the President announced that Indonesia's poorest households would receive free electricity and discounts to help them cope with the economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This debt relief benefits 24 million households in the 450-volt ampere (VA) category – the lowest out of six categories listed under existing regulations. The policy also provides a 50 percent discount for 7 million households in the 900 VA category – the second lowest – for the same three months. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824010126/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/31/jokowi-announces-free-electricity-discounts-for-households-hardest-hit-by-covid-19-impacts.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200611,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The official site --www.covid19.go.id-- (launched by the Government in March) is still running and being updated on a regular basis with information and advice related to the COVID-19 pandemic. http://archive.fo/vqaXK" Indonesia,IDN,20200616,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 15 June, the Education and Culture Ministry announced that the country will allow a phased reopening of schools located in COVID-19 low-risk areas, or “green zones”. This rollback of the existing measures is expected to start in July. http://web.archive.org/web/20200823195356/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/16/indonesia-to-allow-phased-reopening-of-schools-in-covid-19-green-zones-minister.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200618,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"State-owned airport operator Angkasa Pura I (AP I) has recorded a significant increase in passengers in June, as the government has eased travel restrictions. The number of passengers in the country’s 15 airports managed by AP I was recorded at more than 222,000 passengers in the first half of June, an increase relative to the estimated 76,000 flying in the entire month of May. However, airlines are restricted to operate to a 70% capacity. http://web.archive.org/web/20200823214125/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/18/ap-i-sees-passenger-surge-in-june-as-economy-reopens.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200622,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of 22 June, all foreign nationals (except for diplomats, permanent residents, and humanitarian workers) are currently banned from Indonesia, and anyone entering the island must undergo a swab test and provide a letter stating they are free of COVID-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200823215824/https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-june-22-2020/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200823220101/https://nbcpalmsprings.com/2020/06/12/which-international-destinations-are-reopening-to-tourists/" Indonesia,IDN,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Large-Scale Social Movement Restrictions (PSBB) and other measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 remain in many areas of the country. While some cities, including Jakarta, have relaxed some of these restrictions and have reopened some public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200710025043/https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-june-29-2020/ " Indonesia,IDN,20200623,C8: International travel controls,1,,"International commercial flight options remain available from Indonesia albeit at significantly reduced levels. Garuda international flights require passengers to submit the COVID-19 free certificate valid for 7 days after issuance. https://web.archive.org/web/20200710025043/https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-june-29-2020/ " Indonesia,IDN,20200630,C1: School closing,2,0,"Although the new policy decides thus, face-to-face learning activities in schools must be followed by health protocols with very strict requirements. The first requirement for the reopening of teaching and learning activities in schools is the existence of an education unit in the green zone. As a result, all students and school residents who are still in the yellow, orange, and red zones are prohibited from holding face-to-face teaching and learning activities. Face-to-face learning is done if four requirements can be met. The government set a transition period of two months during which junior, senior high school, vocational, MA, MAK, and MTs students will begin studying in schools as soon as July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200710025802/https://indonesia.go.id/layanan/pendidikan/ekonomi/ini-syarat-sekolah-boleh-dibuka-lagi-di-masa-pandemi The academic year started in Indonesia on 13 July. However, only 104 regencies and cities considered to be “green zones” across the country were allowed to reopen junior and senior high schools. Since schools remained closed in some regions of the country (and this is the most stringent policy in place), I would have coded this as a 3G instead." Indonesia,IDN,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Similar to preivously recorded measures - most of the country under heavy restrictions on social movement while areas like Jakarta remain the exception. https://web.archive.org/web/20200710030307/https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-july-6-2020/" Indonesia,IDN,20200630,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Domestic flights are operating subject to certain restrictions.? Those seeking to board domestic flights must produce a test result indicating they are COVID-19 free, based either on a PCR test conducted within seven days or a “rapid” test conducted within three days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200710030307/https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-july-6-2020/" Indonesia,IDN,20200630,C8: International travel controls,1,,"International commercial flight options remain available from Indonesia albeit at significantly reduced levels. https://web.archive.org/web/20200710030307/https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-july-6-2020/" Indonesia,IDN,20200703,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As of 3 July, public transport in Jakarta still operates without significant restrictions. MRT Jakarta, which operates Indonesia’s first mass rapid transit service, requires all passengers and staff to wear masks, maintain a safe distance and have their body temperature checked before entering stations and trains. The company has also reduced the number of passengers permitted inside train cars to 67, from 250 previously. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727170549/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/02/mrt-jakarta-safe-from-covid-19-official-claims.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200711,C1: School closing,2,0,"The academic year has officialy started on 13 July. The Education and Culture Ministry has announced that the country will allow phased reopening of schools located in COVID-19 low-risk areas, or “green zones”. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716233500/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/13/indonesia-starts-school-year-with-caution-during-pandemic.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200714201139/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/16/indonesia-to-allow-phased-reopening-of-schools-in-covid-19-green-zones-minister.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200711,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"As of 13 July, large-scale social movement restrictions and other measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 remain in many areas of the country. http://archive.fo/LkgLc" Indonesia,IDN,20200711,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"As of 13 July, domestic flights are operating subject to certain restrictions. Those seeking to board domestic flights must produce a test result indicating they are COVID-19 free. http://archive.fo/LkgLc" Indonesia,IDN,20200711,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of 27 July, entry to Indonesia is still prohibited except for Indonesian nationals and foreign nationals holding valid residency permits (KITAS/KITAP) for Indonesia. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727173725/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia/entry-requirements" Indonesia,IDN,20200711,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health's website includes information about the COVID-19 pandemic and suggested measures to reduce its spread. They also have a Facebook site that has constantly published informational videos and recommendations. http://archive.fo/kkRa5" Indonesia,IDN,20200711,H2: Testing policy,1,,"While the country has improved its testing capacity significantly (WHO), they remain among the lowest in the world. In its latest report on Indonesia, the World Health Organization urged the government to prioritise tests for patients suspected of having the virus – not people who were recovering – and citied a “substantially high” number of deaths among this group. http://web.archive.org/web/20200720151420/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/12/indonesia-is-failing-to-control-coronavirus-outbreak-warn-experts-testing-government-messages-bogus-cures http://web.archive.org/web/20200720151854/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/indonesia/covid19/external-situation-report-15-08july2020.pdf?sfvrsn=42d8ee3d_2" Indonesia,IDN,20200711,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On 06 July, WHO and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) participated in a meeting with the Sub-Directorates of Surveillance and the Emerging Infectious Diseases, MoH, to follow up on the plan of enhancing surveillance and contact tracing. It was agreed to establish contact tracing centres at national and subnational levels to improve and monitor the implementation of contact tracing. A data management system and training modules are under development. http://web.archive.org/web/20200720151854/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/indonesia/covid19/external-situation-report-15-08july2020.pdf?sfvrsn=42d8ee3d_2" Indonesia,IDN,20200713,C1: School closing,2,0,"The new academic year resumed on 13 July 2020, initially with only schools in the “green” districts at low COVID risk being able to reopen for face-to-face learning. A revised government policy on school re-opening now advocates re-opening in low and moderate risk zones. By these criteria, close to half of schools would be eligible. While data collection is still ongoing, at least 16,600 schools had reopened by the end of August and welcomed around 1,8 million children to face-to-face classes. (Out of 240k schools) https://web.archive.org/web/20201001173800/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/200929_eapro_education_response_update.pdf" Indonesia,IDN,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"COVID-19 social restrictions by another 14 days on 17 July, delaying the reopening of workplaces such as cinemas. With the number of cases still surging in the country, various cities/regions have extended large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). The intensity of these measures varies by region, which are still divided into green zones (lowest risk), yellow zones, orange zones, and red zones (highest risk). http://web.archive.org/web/20200727165819/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/20/jakarta-must-do-better-as-it-extends-psbb-transition.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200719,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"With the number of cases still surging in the country, various cities/regions have extended large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). The intensity of these measures varies by region, which are still divided into green zones (lowest risk), yellow zones, orange zones, and red zones (highest risk). http://web.archive.org/web/20200727165819/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/20/jakarta-must-do-better-as-it-extends-psbb-transition.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200719,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"With the number of cases still surging in the country, various cities/regions have extended large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). The intensity of these measures varies by region, which are still divided into green zones (lowest risk), yellow zones, orange zones, and red zones (highest risk). http://web.archive.org/web/20200727165819/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/20/jakarta-must-do-better-as-it-extends-psbb-transition.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200810,E1: Income support,0,,"The Government of Indonesia is set to launch in September an income support scheme. However, the program may only target active employees below a certain pay grade but not the unemployed, so it is worth tracking this policy in future allocations. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824003737/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/06/govt-to-provide-rp-600000-monthly-payments-to-employees-earning-less-than-rp-5-million-per-month.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200810,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The existing measures to reduce electricity fees have been recently extended, as more households and businesses will be subsidized in the cost of their energy bills until December 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824010214/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/12/govt-to-spend-1b-on-electricity-fee-relief-for-households-businesses-amid-pandemic.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200811,C1: School closing,2,0,"No changes observed on this." Indonesia,IDN,20200811,C8: International travel controls,3,," Coded as 3 because it is not a full on closure, since foreign individuals that are exempted from the rule can enter. All foreign nationals are barred from entering and transiting through Indonesia. There are 6 exceptions to the ban: foreign nationals with limited (KITAS) and permanent stay (KITAP) permits. foreign nationals with diplomatic visa and working visa holders of diplomatic stay permits and business stay permits those working on medical and food assistance transportation (air, sea, or land) crew foreign nationals working on national strategic projects Entry requirements if you meet the above criteria are: you must be in possession of a health certificate confirming a negative COVID-19 PCR test (swab test) result. The test must have been taken a maximum of 7 days before arrival and your certificate must be in English. If you arrive without a negative COVID-19 test certificate you will be required to undergo a COVID-19 swab test and quarantine on arrival, at your own expense, until the test results are received. This could take up to 7 days. you must provide a personal statement stating readiness to be quarantined for up to 14 days if required https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia/entry-requirements" Indonesia,IDN,20200824,C1: School closing,2,0,"As the report by UNICEF highlights, some schools reopened (indoor, and no face-masks), while others remain closed - appears to be targeted and hence warrants 2T: https://web.archive.org/web/20200917090202/https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/unicef-education-covid-19-case-study-indonesia-contextualizing-global-covid-19" Indonesia,IDN,20200824,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Bali has decided to not allow tourists in until the end of the year, therefore cancelling plans to open it for tourists again from September onwards. https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0824/1160886-world-covid/" Indonesia,IDN,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"still in place." Indonesia,IDN,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"still in place. " Indonesia,IDN,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"still in place. " Indonesia,IDN,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"still in place. " Indonesia,IDN,20200904,C1: School closing,2,0,"""The school reopening guidelines strike a careful balance between protecting the health of children and teachers and minimizing learning losses. As transmission of cases continues in some parts of the country, the guidelines provide detailed guidance for school reopening based on the epidemiological context of each locality and the individual preparedness of schools. The school reopening process is phased based on the incidence of COVID-19 cases in a particular district and on grade level, and is divided into two stages, with the first two months after reopening considered the transition phase, followed by the new normal. The guidance also provides contingency measures for re-closing schools in case of renewed COVID-19 transmission."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200917090202/https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/unicef-education-covid-19-case-study-indonesia-contextualizing-global-covid-19" Indonesia,IDN,20200904,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Regarding the third stage of New Life Order protocol, Bali still has not been able to open up to foreign tourists as previously planned on September 11. Following the central government / RI, Indonesia will still extend the travel ban until at least the end of 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917102326/https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/news/preparation-to-open-bali-for-visitors-by-implementing-new-era-life-order-protocol" Indonesia,IDN,20200904,E1: Income support,1,0,"The government is set to launch a financial stimulus scheme for active employees below a certain pay grade later this year amid the ongoing health crisis, State-Owned Enterprise (SOEs) Minister Erick Thohir said on Thursday. Through the program, employees earning less than Rp 5 million (US$344.16) per month will be eligible for monthly payments of Rp 600,000 over a period of four months. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824003737/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/06/govt-to-provide-rp-600000-monthly-payments-to-employees-earning-less-than-rp-5-million-per-month.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200904,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The corporate tax rate will be reduced from 25% to 22% (FY2020 and FY2021) and 20% (FY2022 onward). For a listed company, the tax rate will be reduced from 20% to 19% (FY2020 and 2021) and 17% (FY2022 onward). The deadline for application of objection is extended for a maximum of 6 months. Tax Audit on refund process has been extended from the normal 12 months to 18 months https://web.archive.org/web/20200917103745/https://www.tmf-group.com/en/news-insights/coronavirus/government-support-schemes/" Indonesia,IDN,20200904,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Testing protocol is also a contributing factor to the low number of testing. Contrary to WHO guidelines, the official national guidelines distinguishes suspect cases into two different categories. The first category is called person under surveillance which is defined as individuals who have mild acute respiratory infection symptoms with travel history from outbreak area or history of close contact to confirmed cases. The second category is patients under surveillance which defined as individuals who have moderate or severe acute respiratory infection such as pneumonia with similar travel history or close contact. Only individuals in the latter category are eligible to be tested."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200917114830/http://www.jogh.org/documents/issue202002/jogh-10-020306.htm The Jakarta administration plans to issue a policy that will require COVID-19 patients in the capital to be quarantined at COVID-19 referral hospitals, including Wisma Atlet (the biggest national makeshift hospital) in Central Jakarta. Governor Anies Baswedan stated that under the new regulation, self-isolation will no longer be an option for COVID-19 patients. Those with moderate or severe symptoms will be required to check into hospitals and those with mild or no symptoms will be isolated at Wisma Atlet - updated on 9th September in Covid-19 Situation Report by WHO https://web.archive.org/web/20200917115052/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/indonesia/covid19/who-situation-report-24.pdf?sfvrsn=90e5e0d9_2" Indonesia,IDN,20200904,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing remains weak due to problems ranging from an insufficient number of tracers to people's reluctance to open up to health workers. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/25/contact-tracing-the-missing-link-in-indonesias-battle-with-covid-19.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200914,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan on 8 September announced that large-scale social restrictions will be re-instated from 14th September which will require all offices and workplaces to suspend operations. Only essential sectors will be allowed to continue limited operations with reduced number of workers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917100401/https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2020/09/10/10550907/indonesia-reinstates-jakarta-lockdown-from-14-sept-as-virus-cases-grow" Indonesia,IDN,20200914,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Indonesia is re-imposing a citywide lockdown on Jakarta starting 14 September, to contain surging cases of coronavirus infections now crowding hospitals in the capital. Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan on 8 September announced that large-scale social restrictions will be re-instated which will require all offices and workplaces to suspend operations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917100401/https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2020/09/10/10550907/indonesia-reinstates-jakarta-lockdown-from-14-sept-as-virus-cases-grow" Indonesia,IDN,20200914,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200917100401/https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2020/09/10/10550907/indonesia-reinstates-jakarta-lockdown-from-14-sept-as-virus-cases-grow" Indonesia,IDN,20200914,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public Transport will be limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917100401/https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2020/09/10/10550907/indonesia-reinstates-jakarta-lockdown-from-14-sept-as-virus-cases-grow" Indonesia,IDN,20200914,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200917100401/https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2020/09/10/10550907/indonesia-reinstates-jakarta-lockdown-from-14-sept-as-virus-cases-grow" Indonesia,IDN,20200914,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200917100401/https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2020/09/10/10550907/indonesia-reinstates-jakarta-lockdown-from-14-sept-as-virus-cases-grow" Indonesia,IDN,20200917,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1," Coronavirus: People without masks forced to dig graves for victims in Indonesia https://web.archive.org/web/20201014144129/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/coronavirus-face-mask-grave-diggers-indonesia-covid-punishment-b464722.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200923,C1: School closing,3,0,"Coded as 3T as many schools of all levels are still shut (16k open, ~200k shut) https://web.archive.org/web/20201001173800/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/200929_eapro_education_response_update.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201101021306/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/14/indonesias-education-minister-on-covids-effect-on-students-learning.html#:~:text=Many%20schools%20in%20Indonesia%20have,tank%20ISEAS%2DYusof%20Ishak%20Institute. Many schools shut: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125222831/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/26/coronavirus-pandemic-could-leave-indonesian-students-further-behind-peers.html Universities...forced to close their doors to their students again. The obligation also applies to Catholic universities: ""Here in Indonesia, with regards to the pandemic, the situation unfortunately is not good"", explains to Agenzia Fides Father Baskara Wardaya of the Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta, in Central Java, one of the best known Catholic universities of the archipelago. Father Baskara, who teaches history, talks about the difficulties imposed by not being able to have students ""attend in presence"": ""Teaching is more strenuous, but we are moving forward doing our best. All teaching on our campus now takes place online. We are adapting to this new situation”. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025051246/http://www.fides.org/en/news/68684-ASIA_INDONESIA_Catholic_universities_close_amid_Covid_19_second_wave" Indonesia,IDN,20200924,C1: School closing,3,0,"Minister of Education and Culture (Mendikbud) Nadiem Anwar Makarim inaugurated the 2020 internet data quota assistance policy, virtually, Friday (24/09). This policy is expected to help access information for teachers, students, students, and lecturers in carrying out Distance Learning (PJJ) during the pandemic. https://archive.st/archive/2020/9/www.kemdikbud.go.id/e9a1/www.kemdikbud.go.id/main/blog/2020/09/kemendikbud-resmikan-kebijakan-bantuan-kuota-data-internet-2020.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200806082001/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/02/indonesia-examines-plan-to-reopen-schools-in-december-or-next-year.html" Indonesia,IDN,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On the 24th of September, The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta has again extended the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in Jakarta because there is still a potential for an increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 if the easing is implemented from 28th September until 11October 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200929070848/https://jakarta.go.id/artikel/konten/6914/tekan-kenaikan-kasus-covid-19-pemprov-dki-perpanjang-psbb-di-jakarta" Indonesia,IDN,20200928,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On the 24th of September, The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta has again extended the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in Jakarta because there is still a potential for an increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 if the easing is implemented from 28th September until 11October 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200929070848/https://jakarta.go.id/artikel/konten/6914/tekan-kenaikan-kasus-covid-19-pemprov-dki-perpanjang-psbb-di-jakarta" Indonesia,IDN,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On the 24th of September, The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta has again extended the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in Jakarta because there is still a potential for an increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 if the easing is implemented from 28th September until 11October 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200929070848/https://jakarta.go.id/artikel/konten/6914/tekan-kenaikan-kasus-covid-19-pemprov-dki-perpanjang-psbb-di-jakarta" Indonesia,IDN,20200928,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"On the 24th of September, The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta has again extended the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in Jakarta because there is still a potential for an increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 if the easing is implemented from 28th September until 11October 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200929070848/https://jakarta.go.id/artikel/konten/6914/tekan-kenaikan-kasus-covid-19-pemprov-dki-perpanjang-psbb-di-jakarta" Indonesia,IDN,20200928,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On the 24th of September, The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta has again extended the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in Jakarta because there is still a potential for an increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 if the easing is implemented from 28th September until 11October 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200929070848/https://jakarta.go.id/artikel/konten/6914/tekan-kenaikan-kasus-covid-19-pemprov-dki-perpanjang-psbb-di-jakarta" Indonesia,IDN,20200928,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On the 24th of September, The Provincial Government (Pemprov) of DKI Jakarta has again extended the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in Jakarta because there is still a potential for an increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 if the easing is implemented from 28th September until 11October 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200929070848/https://jakarta.go.id/artikel/konten/6914/tekan-kenaikan-kasus-covid-19-pemprov-dki-perpanjang-psbb-di-jakarta" Indonesia,IDN,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic travel has been allowed since May at reduced frequency which is increasing in frequency. All means of travel are required to take strict precautions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009072029/https://www.headout.com/post-covid19-travelling-to-indonesia " Indonesia,IDN,20201012,C1: School closing,2,0,"""Transitional PSBB measures, enacted from 12th October are slightly more relaxed than the PSBB https://web.archive.org/web/20201019164625/https://www.ssek.com/blog/covid-19-in-indonesia-restrictions-loosen-as-jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb https://web.archive.org/web/20201014111231/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/11/jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb-as-anies-claims-flattened-covid-19-curve.html "",2.00,0,""Transitional PSBB measures, enacted from 12th October are slightly more relaxed than the PSBB https://web.archive.org/web/20201019164625/https://www.ssek.com/blog/covid-19-in-indonesia-restrictions-loosen-as-jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb https://web.archive.org/web/20201014111231/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/11/jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb-as-anies-claims-flattened-covid-19-curve.html " Indonesia,IDN,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Transitional PSBB measures, enacted from 12th October are slightly more relaxed than the PSBB https://web.archive.org/web/20201019164625/https://www.ssek.com/blog/covid-19-in-indonesia-restrictions-loosen-as-jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb https://web.archive.org/web/20201014111231/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/11/jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb-as-anies-claims-flattened-covid-19-curve.html " Indonesia,IDN,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Transitional PSBB measures, enacted from 12th October are slightly more relaxed than the PSBB https://web.archive.org/web/20201019164625/https://www.ssek.com/blog/covid-19-in-indonesia-restrictions-loosen-as-jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb https://web.archive.org/web/20201014111231/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/11/jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb-as-anies-claims-flattened-covid-19-curve.html " Indonesia,IDN,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Same as earlier, no specific policy found on the internet" Indonesia,IDN,20201012,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Same as earlier, no specific policy found on the internet" Indonesia,IDN,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Transitional PSBB measures, enacted from 12th October are slightly more relaxed than the PSBB https://web.archive.org/web/20201019164625/https://www.ssek.com/blog/covid-19-in-indonesia-restrictions-loosen-as-jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb https://web.archive.org/web/20201014111231/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/11/jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb-as-anies-claims-flattened-covid-19-curve.html " Indonesia,IDN,20201012,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Transitional PSBB measures, enacted from 12th October are slightly more relaxed than the PSBB https://web.archive.org/web/20201019164625/https://www.ssek.com/blog/covid-19-in-indonesia-restrictions-loosen-as-jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb https://web.archive.org/web/20201014111231/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/11/jakarta-returns-to-transitional-psbb-as-anies-claims-flattened-covid-19-curve.html" Indonesia,IDN,20201012,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Same as earlier, no specific policy changes on the internet" Indonesia,IDN,20201026,E1: Income support,1,0,"From the Covid-19 Taskforce website news announcements. ""JAKARTA - The Wage / Salary Subsidy Assistance Program, which is part of the National Economic Recovery Program (PEN), will certainly reach 12.4 million workers from the target of 15.7 million. ""[With] re-validation in 3 stages, the final result of 12.4 million is submitted to the Ministry of Manpower,"" said Deputy Director of Public Relations and Inter-Agency BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Irvansyah Utoh Banja in a Productive Dialogue ""Completing the Distribution of Wage Subsidized Assistance"" at the Media Center Committee. Handling COVID-19 and National Economic Recovery (KPCPEN), Monday (26/10/2020)."" http://archive.today/2020.11.09-182355/https://covid19.go.id/p/berita/124-juta-pekerja-formal-terima-bantuan-subsidi-gaji" Indonesia,IDN,20201108,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Jakarta Post: Opinion piece about Contact Tracing ""In Indonesia, at the beginning of the pandemic, this kind of app was launched by the Communications and Information Ministry and required approval of the users. However, the national COVID-19 task force and the Health Ministry have not done enough to promote it. Second, we must consider how to optimize contact tracing at the grassroots and increase community participation. The tracers’ phone calls should not be perceived as a threat by citizens. The government has to double efforts to convince the public about the importance of tracing to stop COVID-19 transmission and eradicate the stigma."" http://archive.today/2020.11.09-170043/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/21/sweden-says-people-infected-with-covid-19-should-do-contact-tracing-themselves.html" Indonesia,IDN,20201109,C1: School closing,2,0,"No further announcements on policy changes in education system found on the Covid-19 Taskforce website. UNESCO school tracker reports schools as being partially open over period 23/10-9/11/2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201126204926/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Indonesia,IDN,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"From the Q&A section of the Covid-19 Taskforce website. This suggests an ongoing recommendation or requirement to work from home although does not comment on what to do where this is not possible. No additional information was found concerning changes to policy, and so decision was made to continue previous code of 2T. ""What and how do you do physical distancing? Physical distancing is an effort made to prevent the spread of the corona virus in the community. In simple terms, Physical Distancing is maintaining a distance of more than 1 meter from anyone. In other words: Disengaged and Disassociated. By applying Physical Distancing, the spread of the virus can be prevented. Remember, viruses do not move on their own but people carry them around. How do I do Physical Distancing? We must stay at home according to government guidelines. Work, study and worship at home. Going out only for essential shopping or medical care. Use a cloth mask when outdoors. Do not get close together. Always keep a distance of more than 1 meter from other people. As much as possible avoid using public transportation. Postpone or cancel family or friends events, visit each other or meet face-to-face instead of communication via telephone, internet, social media or communication applications. Postpone or cancel gatherings, music concerts, sporting events, religious activities or other activities that invite large crowds. Use telephone or online services to contact doctors or other facilities. If you have a fever, feel tired and have a dry cough, isolate yourself."" http://archive.today/2020.11.09-170957/https://covid19.go.id/tanya-jawab" Indonesia,IDN,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"From the Q&A section of the Covid-19 Taskforce website. Google Translation: ""We must stay at home according to government guidelines. Work, study and worship at home. Going out only for essential shopping or medical care. Use a cloth mask when outdoors."" On the basis of this advice, the code for Stay at Home Requirements could be 1G or 2G. However in light of previous notes which suggest a transition to less restrictive policy under transtional PSBB measures, the decision was to leave the code unchanged at 1T. http://archive.today/2020.11.09-170957/https://covid19.go.id/tanya-jawab" Indonesia,IDN,20201109,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Details on regulations from Directorate General of Immigration (""Information on immigration regulations during the Covid-19 Pandemic""). ""The Government of the Republic of Indonesia temporarily prohibits foreigners from entering/transiting the Indonesian Territory. Who can enter Indonesia? Indonesian citizens. Holders of lawful and valid Visa and/or Residence Permits will be allowed to enter Indonesia at designated immigration border controls referring to the health protocol. Such Visa or Residence Permits consist of: Official visa Diplomatic visa Visit visa Temporary Stay Visa Official Residence Permit Diplomatic Residence Permit Temporary Stay Permit Permanent Stay Permit Crew members arriving by their own transports. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card holder (ABTC) Traditional Border Crossing pass/card holder will be allowed to enter Indonesia. Transport operators must ensure every passenger providing a valid declaration of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a negative result."" ""The granting of free visit visas ( BVK ) and visit visas on arrival ( VOA ) is temporarily suspended until the COVID-19 pandemic is declared to have ended by the ministry or agency implementing the handling of COVID-19."" http://archive.today/2020.11.09-174520/https://www.imigrasi.go.id/covid19/detail/1b645389/border-closures-and-exceptions " Indonesia,IDN,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Example: Educational material on Covid-19 available on the Covid taskforce website. http://archive.today/2020.11.09-175727/https://covid19.go.id/edukasi/pengantar" Indonesia,IDN,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"From Covid Task Force webpage translated by Google Translate. Current response to the question ""Do we need to wear masks?"" ""Do we need to wear masks? Everyone must wear a cloth mask if forced to do activities outside the home. You can use a three-layer cloth mask that can be washed and used multiple times, so that surgical masks and N-95 are available for medical personnel and those who are sick. Don't forget to wash the cloth mask using soapy water to keep it clean. Using the wrong mask actually increases the risk of transmission. Do not touch or open and close the mask while in use. Keep at least 1 meter distance from anyone, don't touch your face and wash your hands with soap as often as possible."" https://covid19.go.id/tanya-jawab" Indonesia,IDN,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"27 m $ has been allocated for this year (2020) but not sure on the date of allocation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118153309/https://setkab.go.id/program-vaksin-dan-bansos-jadi-prioritas-untuk-dilanjutkan-tahun-depan/" Indonesia,IDN,20201118,C1: School closing,2,0,"Out of 240k schools, 19,700 have opened for face to face teaching https://web.archive.org/web/20201126210626/https://reliefweb.int/report/indonesia/situation-update-response-covid-19-indonesia-23-november-2020-enid" Indonesia,IDN,20201119,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Different regions in Indonesia are undergoing a patchwork of PSBBs (Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar, eng: Large-scale social restrictions (LSSR)). These take on the form of transitionary and proportional. Note: these restrictions are not as broad and not necessarily as strict as the PSBBs employed in the country in early 2020 (Apr and May). In general: acc to the US Embassy in Indonesia: ""While the government has lifted most restrictions regarding transit and daily activity, measures remain in place limiting large-scale gatherings and non-essential travel."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224550/https://id.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Specific PSBB reports: 1. Banten Province: Proportional PSBB from Nov 20 to Dec 19, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201206225136/https://republika.co.id/berita/qk2sxu484/psbb-di-provinsi-banten-diperpanjang-hingga-19-desember 2. West Java: Proportional PSBB in parts of West Java (Bogor City, Depok, Bekasi, and Bogor Regency) until Dec 23 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224926/https://indonesiaexpat.biz/news/transitional-psbb-dki-jakarta-and-proportional-psbb-west-java-extended/ 3. Jakarta: Transitional PSBB extended till Dec 06: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206234145/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/11/23/jakarta-extends-transitional-psbb-amid-rising-covid-19-cases-health-protocol-violations.html While not as universal and strict as the nation-wide PSBB employed by Indonesia in early 2020, these local patchwork of PSBBs give authorities to enact strict restrictions on public gatherings, workplace restrictions, including mass public prayers without any prior notice (restrictions can range from requiring social distancing ... to ... shutting down work places in select sectors). The details of how strict such restrictions are at any given moment are under-reported. Below are examples of the most strictest restrictions i could find from such PSBBs, which have now been extended: Example 1: Oct 27 2020; Jakarta Post: ""Large-scale social restrictions in Bodebek, Jakarta extended"" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101073623/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/27/large-scale-social-restrictions-in-bodebek-jakarta-extended.html ""Depok city (in West Java province) is the region with the highest number of COVID-19 cases with a total of 6,858 patients. Depok is now also classified as a red zone after the national COVID-19 task force upgraded its status as a region with a high risk of COVID-19 transmission. Therefore, the Depok administration will continue to impose a curfew for residents and business activities. With the curfew, residents’ activities cannot continue past 9 p.m., while businesses are allowed to stay open until 8 p.m. ""Dine-ins at restaurants and food stalls will only be allowed until 6 p.m., while take away service is until 9:00 p.m.,"" said Depok city COVID-19 task force spokesperson, Dadang Wihana."" Example 2: The international legal blog/website Lexology.com reported on Sep 09 2020: ""Jakarta Government Pulls the Emergency Brake and Reinstates Total Large-Scale Social Restrictions""; Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206231657/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=43457a21-1aed-4665-9057-0a4d9ee12d48 While this is not a news/govt agency, this article was the best example I could spot for what included in more recently enacted PSBBs in Indonesia: ""1. Non-essential office activities must be done from home. The governor of Jakarta emphasized that business actors should continue their business activities from home, not in the office. 2. Businesses in the 11 essential sectors stipulated in Jakarta Governor Regulation No. 33 of 2020 on the Implementation of Large-Scale Social Restrictions to Handle the Corona Virus Disease 2019 in Jakarta (as amended) can remain open with minimum operation. These 11 essential sectors are as follows: a) health; b) food and beverages; c) energy; d) communication and informatics technology; e) financial; f) logistics; g) hotels; h) construction; i) strategic industries (not specifically defined, so the Jakarta Governor has the discretion to further stipulate it) j) essential services (pelayanan dasar), public utilities and certain industries that are categorized as national vital objects (obyek vital nasional) and certain objects (obyek tertentu); k) daily necessity supplies (kebutuhan sehari-hari) 3. Business actors that have obtained a non-essential exceptional operational license (izin pengecualian operasi bidang non-esensial) must re-obtain the license from the government of Jakarta. 4. All entertainment/recreation, including malls (except daily needs stores in the malls), museums, zoos and public parks will be closed. 5. Students will continue to learn from home as schools remain closed. 6. Restaurants and cafes can continue to operate, but only to serve take-away and delivery orders (no dine-in service). 7. Local places of worship (that only serve people in the neighborhood) can still operate, but with strict protocols and provided that they are not located in red zones. Big/renowned worship places (that serve people from all over Jakarta) must be closed. 8. Activities that can gather a crowd, e.g., reunions and large family gatherings, must not be held. 9. Public transportation will be limited (in the number of vehicles and the time). In Jakarta, the odd and even private cars restrictions will temporarily be stopped. 10. The governor of Jakarta urges people to stay at home and not leave Jakarta unless there is an urgent need. Further, the Jakarta government is coordinating with the central government and the neighboring regional governments, such as Banten, to discuss the limitation of vehicles going in and out of Jakarta.""" Indonesia,IDN,20201119,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"US Embassy in Indonesia: ""While the government has lifted most restrictions regarding transit and daily activity, measures remain in place limiting large-scale gatherings and non-essential travel."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224550/https://id.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ In addition PSBBs are in effect in multiple places across the country giving Local Govt Officials broad authority to shut down workplaces and business in response to a rapid spread of the virus. Refer to notes for IDN C2 Dated Nov 19 2020." Indonesia,IDN,20201119,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Refer to notes for IDN C2 Dated Nov 19 2020." Indonesia,IDN,20201119,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"""While the government has lifted most restrictions regarding transit and daily activity, measures remain in place limiting large-scale gatherings and non-essential travel. Schools and large public gathering areas also remain closed, however **public transit and access to essential services including grocery stores is widely available.**"" ""Is public transportation operating? Yes Individuals utilizing public transmit must comply with large-scale social distancing policies which includes the mandatory use of face masks and maintaining appropriate physical separation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224550/https://id.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Indonesia,IDN,20201119,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Refer to notes for IDN C2 Dated Nov 19 2020. In general: acc. to the US Embassy in Indonesia: ""Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No"" - https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224550/https://id.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Indonesia,IDN,20201119,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Movement Restrictions: Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes [Note: COVID-19 negative results are required for domestic flights.]"" - US Embassy in Indonesia https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224550/https://id.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" India,IND,20200125,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been urging caution from late January. It started publishing travel advisories and guidance documents for states from 25 January. The Ministry also started tweeting preventive measures from around the same time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518161403/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/TraveladvisorytotravelersvisitingChina25012020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518161743/https://twitter.com/MoHFW_INDIA/status/1222006964059664385 https://web.archive.org/web/20200518161411/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Guidance%20document%20-%202019-nCoV.pdf" India,IND,20200125,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://covid.icmr.org.in/index.php/testing-facilities#-48.8395696/49.1695438/2 http://niv.co.in/SOP_Specimen_Collection_2019-nCoV.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viral_Research_and_Diagnostic_Laboratories#Labs" India,IND,20200126,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200427215819/http://dhs.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ncorona_26012020.pdf" India,IND,20200126,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/TraveladvisorytotravelersvisitingChina25012020.pdf " India,IND,20200126,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200427215819/http://dhs.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ncorona_26012020.pdf" India,IND,20200131,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012333/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wrindia/india-situation-report-1.pdf?sfvrsn=5ca2a672_0" India,IND,20200131,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012528/https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf" India,IND,20200301,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"As per RBI circular dated March 27, 2020 regarding Covid 19-Regulatory Package, moratorium has been granted for three months on payment of installments falling due between March 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020 in respect of all term loans including short term crop loans. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427224539/https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=11835&Mode=0" India,IND,20200305,C1: School closing,2,0,"On March 5th 2020, Primary schools in Delhi to close till 31st March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102105846/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/coronavirus-in-india-all-primary-schools-in-delhi-to-be-shut-till-march-31/articleshow/74493367.cms?from=mdr" India,IND,20200305,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released a memorandum advising avoiding mass gatherings or postponing them wherever possible. State governments were directed to guide the organizers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504170417/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/advisoryformassgathering.pdf" India,IND,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From March 5, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare started a range of initiatives as a part of a coordinated public campaign. They started running TV and radio spots, released covid-19 information videos on youtube, released comic books targeting awareness building among children and published more regular advisories on social distancing. Their engagement with the public on twitter also increased around the same time. Subsequently, the Ministry also organization several webinars and awareness programs. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518162707/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200518162435/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1a9DHjZmejE-Ep2PAu2OR8HBfLP0BLIk https://web.archive.org/web/20200518163028/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Corona_comic_PGI.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518163218/https://twitter.com/MoHFW_INDIA" India,IND,20200313,C1: School closing,3,0,"From 13 March, all schools, colleges and universities in the states of Punjab and Delhi have been closed. Madhya Pradesh followed suit on 14 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518123642/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/schools-colleges-movie-theatres-to-be-shut-in-delhi-till-march-31-due-to-coronavirus-2193840 https://web.archive.org/web/20200518124047/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/punjab-schools-shut-till-march-31-to-prevent-coronavirus-spread-54917 https://web.archive.org/web/20200518123949/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-schools-cinema-halls-closed-in-madhya-pradesh-1655338-2020-03-14" India,IND,20200313,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The health ministry announced that starting 13 March, a 14-day quarantine was mandatory for all travellers, including Indian nationals, arriving from or having visited China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, France, Spain and Germany after February 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504172541/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/coronavirus-a-pandemic-india-shuts-doors-for-outsiders-under-self-imposed-quarantine/articleshow/74582547.cms?from=mdr " India,IND,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"From 14 March, the state of Punjab banned all public gatherings including sports events, conferences, cultural events, fairs and exhibitions till 31 March. Should be 2T. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514143830/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/coronavirus-scare-punjab-shuts-down-cinema-halls-bans-public-gatherings-120031400802_1.html" India,IND,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 15 March, India closed its international land borders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319061749/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/NewinstructionsDt14032020Restirctiononinternationalpassengertraffic.pdf" India,IND,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Encourage private sector organizations/employers to allow employees to work from home wherever feasible."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200409230532/https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/health-ministry-issues-advisory-on-social-distancing-coronavirus.html" India,IND,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released an advisory where it recommends avoiding non-essential travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200409230532/https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/health-ministry-issues-advisory-on-social-distancing-coronavirus.html" India,IND,20200317,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Mumbai metro rail, Monorail and other public modes of transport in the state will continue operations as per schedule.; https://news.abplive.com/news/india/mumbai-local-trains-services-to-continue-as-per-schedule-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-1177066" India,IND,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"In a letter by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Amit Khare to the following educational bodies: University Grants Commission, AITCE, NCTE, CBSE, DG NTA, NIOS and MHRD, all educational institutions are ordered to close from 18th March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102110543/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/DOSecyHE.pdf " India,IND,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/government-prohibits-entry-of-passengers-from-eu-turkey-uk-from-march-18/articleshow/74657194.cms" India,IND,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On 19 March, the state of Rajasthan imposed Section 144 till the end of March, which restricts any gathering of more than 5 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518124827/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/coronavirus-prohibitory-orders-in-rajasthan-after-3-new-cases-test-positive/article31105200.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20200518125120/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/section-144-imposed-in-rajasthan-after-couple-2-year-old-test-positive-for-coronavirus-1657192-2020-03-19" India,IND,20200320,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Corona outbreak: Punjab to suspend public transport from Friday midnight; https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/corona-outbreak-punjab-to-suspend-public-transport-from-friday-midnight/articleshow/74711951.cms" India,IND,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From 20 March, the state of Karnataka closed its borders to the state of Kerala. On 21 March, the state of Tamil Nadu closed its border roads with the states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518130843/https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2020/03/21/karnataka-closes-border-with-kerala-after-6-covid-19-cases-reported-in-kasargod.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518131017/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/tn-closes-border-roads-movement-of-essentials-allowed/1774787" India,IND,20200320,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200420051448/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kerala-announces-rs-20-000-crore-revival-package-to-tide-over-covid-19-fallout-1657684-2020-03-20" India,IND,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"From 21 March, all workplaces (except for essential services) have been ordered to be closed in Mumbai, MMR Region, Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad and Nagpur, till 31st March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518125929/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mumbai-pune-offices-shops-to-close-in-wake-of-coronavirus-says-uddhav-thackeray-11584692833403.html" India,IND,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427213716/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf" India,IND,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427213716/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf" India,IND,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427213716/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf" India,IND,20200322,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427213716/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf" India,IND,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427213716/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf" India,IND,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 22nd Marc India observed Janata Curfew or People's Curvey wherein the entire country observed lockdown in all aspects of life. On 23rd and 24th only Kerala and Rajasthan observed te lockdown. From 25th March onwards te entire country was again put under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427213716/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ChiefSecyDOLetter.pdf" India,IND,20200322,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Indian government banned all international flights to India from 22 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504173111/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/india-bars-international-commercial-passenger-flights-from-landing-in-country-for" India,IND,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The states of Rajasthan, Telangana, Bihar, Maharashtra, Delhi and parts of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were under lockdown through 23 March. Offices remained closed in these places. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115138/https://news.abplive.com/news/india/coronavirus-impact-rajasthan-under-lockdown-till-march-31-covid-19-1180245/amp https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115156/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid-19-telangana-goes-under-lockdown-as-five-more-positive-cases-emerge-11584890868818.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115715/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coronavirus-update-odisha-govt-announces-lockdown-till-29-march-11584865948737.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115722/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-india-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-lockdown-districts-1658470-2020-03-22" India,IND,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The states of Rajasthan, Telangana, Bihar, Maharashtra, Delhi and parts of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were under lockdown through 23 March. Public events were remained officially banned in these places. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115138/https://news.abplive.com/news/india/coronavirus-impact-rajasthan-under-lockdown-till-march-31-covid-19-1180245/amp https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115156/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid-19-telangana-goes-under-lockdown-as-five-more-positive-cases-emerge-11584890868818.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115715/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coronavirus-update-odisha-govt-announces-lockdown-till-29-march-11584865948737.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115722/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-india-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-lockdown-districts-1658470-2020-03-22" India,IND,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The states of Rajasthan, Telangana, Bihar, Maharashtra, Delhi and parts of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were under lockdown through 23 March. All type of gatherings were formally banned in most of these states. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115138/https://news.abplive.com/news/india/coronavirus-impact-rajasthan-under-lockdown-till-march-31-covid-19-1180245/amp https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115156/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid-19-telangana-goes-under-lockdown-as-five-more-positive-cases-emerge-11584890868818.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115715/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coronavirus-update-odisha-govt-announces-lockdown-till-29-march-11584865948737.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115722/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-india-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-lockdown-districts-1658470-2020-03-22" India,IND,20200323,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The states of Rajasthan, Telangana, Bihar, Maharashtra, Delhi and parts of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were under lockdown through 23 March. Public transport remained suspended in these places along with Punjab. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115138/https://news.abplive.com/news/india/coronavirus-impact-rajasthan-under-lockdown-till-march-31-covid-19-1180245/amp https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115156/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid-19-telangana-goes-under-lockdown-as-five-more-positive-cases-emerge-11584890868818.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115715/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coronavirus-update-odisha-govt-announces-lockdown-till-29-march-11584865948737.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115722/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-india-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-lockdown-districts-1658470-2020-03-22" India,IND,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The states of Rajasthan, Telangana, Bihar, Maharashtra, Delhi and parts of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were under lockdown through 23 March. People were required to stay home in these places. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115138/https://news.abplive.com/news/india/coronavirus-impact-rajasthan-under-lockdown-till-march-31-covid-19-1180245/amp https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115156/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid-19-telangana-goes-under-lockdown-as-five-more-positive-cases-emerge-11584890868818.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115715/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coronavirus-update-odisha-govt-announces-lockdown-till-29-march-11584865948737.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115722/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-india-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-lockdown-districts-1658470-2020-03-22" India,IND,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The states of Rajasthan, Telangana, Bihar, Maharashtra, Delhi and parts of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were under lockdown through 23 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115138/https://news.abplive.com/news/india/coronavirus-impact-rajasthan-under-lockdown-till-march-31-covid-19-1180245/amp https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115156/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/covid-19-telangana-goes-under-lockdown-as-five-more-positive-cases-emerge-11584890868818.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115715/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coronavirus-update-odisha-govt-announces-lockdown-till-29-march-11584865948737.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115722/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-india-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-announces-lockdown-districts-1658470-2020-03-22" India,IND,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Link: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/DOletter_secretary.pdf Link: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Annexure_MHA.pdf" India,IND,20200325,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 24 March, PM Modi announced that complete lockdown will be enforced starting 25 March with a ban on people leaving their homes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171340/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/world/asia/india-coronavirus-lockdown.html " India,IND,20200325,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171340/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/world/asia/india-coronavirus-lockdown.html Complete lockdown introduced. “There will be a total ban of coming out of your homes” Only exception being funeral congragations, where upto 20 people are allowed to gather. Every other gathering is completly banned. Source:https://web.archive.org/web/20200514131621/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Annexure_MHA.pdf" India,IND,20200325,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"On 24 March, PM Modi announced that complete lockdown will be enforced starting 25 March with ""a total ban on people leaving their homes."" All transport services remained suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504181006/https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1608009 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171340/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/world/asia/india-coronavirus-lockdown.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200518123000/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Annexure_MHA.pdf" India,IND,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On 24 March, PM Modi announced that complete lockdown will be enforced starting 25 March with ""a total ban on people leaving their homes."" People are allowed to go out only to buy essential food an house items. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504181006/https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1608009 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171340/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/world/asia/india-coronavirus-lockdown.html" India,IND,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Lockdown introduced - with some exceptions https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-21-day-lockdown-what-is-exempted-what-is-not/articleshow/74798725.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20200425172801/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Annexure_MHA.pdf" India,IND,20200326,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Annexure_MHA.pdf " India,IND,20200326,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/MoFPMGaribKalyanYojanaPackage.pdf" India,IND,20200331,H6: Facial Coverings,0,," Health Ministry, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser differ on mask use. The Ministry’s standing recommendation is that not everybody should be wearing masks. Among those who are not healthcare workers, only those who had a cough or exhibited signs of a flu or a respiratory illness need to be wearing them as did those caring for COVID-19 patients. The reason this isn’t recommended for the public at large — though now almost anyone on the street can be seen to be wearing them — is that it will lead to a shortage and unavailability for doctors, nurses and other hospital staff. On Tuesday, however, the office of the PSA through the Press Information Bureau recommended the widespread use of masks. It endorsed, above all, home-made masks that could easily be made and were reusable with washing and sanitising. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520015039/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/coronavirus-indias-health-ministry-office-of-the-principal-scientific-adviser-differ-on-mask-use/article31216536.ece" India,IND,20200402,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Masks help fight against Covid-19, govt says. Homemade masks have been proposed as an ""innovative solution"" by the government's Principal Scientific Advisor. A detailed official manual on using and making such masks is now available. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105184151/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-homemade-masks-guide-1662507-2020-04-02" India,IND,20200409,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012528/https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf" India,IND,20200409,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"India has made the wearing of face masks mandatory when people leave their homes across several of the country’s largest states and cities. The orders that came into effect on Thursday apply to Delhi and Mumbai, India’s two largest cities, as well as some of its most populous states, including Uttar Pradesh. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012135811/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/coronavirus-india-face-masks-prison-police-who-delhi-mumbai-a9458516.html" India,IND,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414162504/https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true" India,IND,20200414,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414162504/https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true" India,IND,20200414,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414162504/https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true " India,IND,20200414,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://pib.gov.in/indexd.aspx https://www.mygov.in/covid-19/ https://pib.gov.in/newsite/bulletinn.aspx" India,IND,20200414,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012528/https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf " India,IND,20200414,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012528/https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf" India,IND,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 20 April, select sectors, additional to essential services are allowed to operate. These include fisheries, plantations, animal husbandry, MNREGA work with strict social distancing and mandatory face mask requirements, IT companies (with upto 50% strength), e-commerce, services provided by self-employed personnel (like electricians, IT repairs, plumbers, carpenters, motor mechanics), industries in rural areas and road infrastructure and renewable energy construction companies. For detailed list, see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504174656/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf " India,IND,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414162504/https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true" India,IND,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20DO%20letter%20dt.14.4.2020%20to%20Chief%20Secretaries%20and%20Administrators%20for%20strict%20implementation%20of%20Lockdown%20Order%20during%20extended%20period.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414162504/https://mha.gov.in/media/whats-new https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lockdown-extended-till-may-3-says-modi/article31336519.ece?homepage=true" India,IND,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines https://web.archive.org/web/20200501144732/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf" India,IND,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines https://web.archive.org/web/20200501144732/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf" India,IND,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines https://web.archive.org/web/20200501144732/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf" India,IND,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501144732/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf As per the new guidelines, the country is divided into green, orange and red zones based on the number of active cases in the preceding 21 day period. Within red and oranges zones, if an area is marked as an containment zone, no gatherings are allowed. In green zones, marriage gatherings upto 50, funeral gatherings upto 20 are allowed. In public places, gatherings are to be restricted to less than 5, however." India,IND,20200504,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines The government divided the country into Green, orange and red zones based on the number of new cases confirmed in a zone in the preceeding 21 days. In Green zones, buses are allowed to operate with upto 50% seating capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501144732/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf " India,IND,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines https://web.archive.org/web/20200501144732/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf The government divided the country into green, orange and red zones based on the number of new cases confirmed in a zone in the preceeding 21 days. In green zones, people are allowed leave their homes with a few restrictions (domestic travel, all educational institutions, public events, all types of gatherings, public places and places of worship remain closed). " India,IND,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines https://web.archive.org/web/20200501144732/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf" India,IND,20200504,C8: International travel controls,4,,"MHA Order Dt. 1.5.2020 to extend Lockdown period for 2 weeks w.e.f. 4.5.2020 with new guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501144732/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20Order%20Dt.%201.5.2020%20to%20extend%20Lockdown%20period%20for%202%20weeks%20w.e.f.%204.5.2020%20with%20new%20guidelines.pdf As per the clause 4(i) in the new guidelines, all international travel, except for medical, air ambulance and security purposes, across all the zones to remain prohibited." India,IND,20200504,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://mohfw.gov.in https://pib.gov.in/indexd.aspx https://www.mygov.in/covid-19/ https://pib.gov.in/newsite/bulletinn.aspx" India,IND,20200504,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012528/https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf" India,IND,20200504,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200509181054/https://www.aarogyasetumitr.in/ https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/?app=aarogya&target=browser&t=1589295645" India,IND,20200513,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://mohfw.gov.in https://pib.gov.in/indexd.aspx https://www.mygov.in/covid-19/ https://pib.gov.in/newsite/bulletinn.aspx" India,IND,20200513,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012528/https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf" India,IND,20200513,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200509181054/https://www.aarogyasetumitr.in/ https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/?app=aarogya&target=browser&t=1589295645" India,IND,20200518,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures further extended to 31st May https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164527/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf" India,IND,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164527/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164559/https://www.mha.gov.in/" India,IND,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164527/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164559/https://www.mha.gov.in/" India,IND,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164527/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164559/https://www.mha.gov.in/" India,IND,20200518,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164527/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164559/https://www.mha.gov.in/" India,IND,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164527/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164559/https://www.mha.gov.in/" India,IND,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164527/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164559/https://www.mha.gov.in/" India,IND,20200518,C8: International travel controls,3,,"India has opened borders for evacuation flights. But the ban on general international arrivals continue. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608124839/https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/?q=en/tracker https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164527/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164559/https://www.mha.gov.in/" India,IND,20200519,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525210512/https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/bs_viewcontent.aspx?Id=3859" India,IND,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures extended further https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200601,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200601,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://mohfw.gov.in https://pib.gov.in/indexd.aspx https://www.mygov.in/covid-19/ https://pib.gov.in/newsite/bulletinn.aspx" India,IND,20200601,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012528/https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf" India,IND,20200601,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200509181054/https://www.aarogyasetumitr.in/ https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/?app=aarogya&target=browser&t=1589295645" India,IND,20200609,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200609,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200609,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200609,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200609,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200609,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125435/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderDt_30052020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200608125418/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHADOLrDt_3052020.pdf" India,IND,20200609,C8: International travel controls,3,,"India has opened borders for evacuation flights. But the ban on general international arrivals continue. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608124839/https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/?q=en/tracker https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164527/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164559/https://www.mha.gov.in/" India,IND,20200609,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200617093937/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200617094717/https://pib.gov.in/newsite/bulletinn.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20200617094842/https://www.mygov.in/covid-19/" India,IND,20200609,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012528/https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf" India,IND,20200609,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200509181054/https://www.aarogyasetumitr.in/ https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/?app=aarogya&target=browser&t=1589295645" India,IND,20200618,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Lock down with closures back in few cities like chennai http://archive.fo/FwLr8" India,IND,20200618,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"http://archive.fo/FwLr8" India,IND,20200618,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"http://archive.fo/FwLr8" India,IND,20200618,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"http://archive.fo/FwLr8" India,IND,20200618,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"http://archive.fo/FwLr8" India,IND,20200618,C8: International travel controls,3,,"India has opened borders for evacuation flights. But the ban on general international arrivals continue. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608124839/https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/?q=en/tracker https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164527/https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHAOrderextension_1752020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518164559/https://www.mha.gov.in/" India,IND,20200618,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200617093937/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200617094717/https://pib.gov.in/newsite/bulletinn.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20200617094842/https://www.mygov.in/covid-19/" India,IND,20200618,H2: Testing policy,3,," Universal testing started in few cities/ states. http://archive.fo/aINuA https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111815/https://www.mha.gov.in/ https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/MHA%20order%20dt%2015.04.2020%2C%20with%20Revised%20Consolidated%20Guidelines_compressed%20%283%29.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200414012528/https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Strategey_for_COVID19_Test_v4_09042020.pdf" India,IND,20200618,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200509181054/https://www.aarogyasetumitr.in/ https://www.mygov.in/aarogya-setu-app/?app=aarogya&target=browser&t=1589295645" India,IND,20200623,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The latest testing strategy outlines that all symptomatic individuals must be tested. NOTE - Only PCR tests recorded here - at present antigen tests have also been rolled out that are more generally available. https://web.archive.org/web/20200710034355/https://www.icmr.gov.in/pdf/covid/strategy/New_additional_Advisory_23062020_2.pdf" India,IND,20200701,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools, colleges and coaching institutions will be closed until 31 July in both containment and non-containment zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101103/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf" India,IND,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Businesses are allowed to reopen in non-containment zones, although the official recommendation is to stagger work timings and work from home wherever possible. Additionally, only essential services are to be operational in containment zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101103/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf" India,IND,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Social, political, sports, religious, entertainment, academic, cultural events are not permitted in both containment and non containment zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101103/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf" India,IND,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Large public gatherings will continue to be banned. Marriages should not exceed >50 guests. Funerals should not exceed >20 guests. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101103/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf" India,IND,20200701,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Domestic flights and passenger trains have been operational in a controlled manner. Metro rail isn't operational all over the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101103/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf" India,IND,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Night curfew is imposed throughout the country. General daytime movement is restricted in containment zones only. These don't apply to essential services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101103/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf" India,IND,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic flights and passenger trains have been operational in a controlled manner. There is strict perimeter control in Containment Zones with no movement inside or outside the area. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101103/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf" India,IND,20200701,C8: International travel controls,4,,"International flights remain cut off, except for repatriation flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701101103/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159344900651307401.pdf" India,IND,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On 8 July, a state of lockdown was imposed on the Indian state of Bihar to tackle the new outbreaks in the region. Under the new laws, private establishments and businesses must close, barring certain exceptions such as groceries that will be open for specified hours of the day. https://web.archive.org/web/20200724031842/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159429002655063671.pdf" India,IND,20200710,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Note that while a fresh lockdown has been imposed, the only new regulations under the new lockdown are workplace closing/opening. The rest of the restrictions are still regulated by the federal rules of Jul 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200724031842/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159429002655063671.pdf" India,IND,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"This day marks the end of the Bihar lockdown, and the start of another localised lockdown in the state of Odisha. Workplaces are closed, except for certain exceptions that are mentioned in the EO accompanying the order. https://web.archive.org/web/20200724032840/https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_159496339655063671.pdf" India,IND,20200801,C1: School closing,3,1,"India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to schools: ""Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will remain closed till 31st August 2020. Online/distance learning shall continue to be permitted and shall be encouraged."" http://archive.fo/76XSQ" India,IND,20200801,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to workplaces, many remain closed nationally, including: ""Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places"", while ""Yoga institutes and gymnasiums will be allowed to function from 5th August 2020"" http://archive.fo/76XSQ" India,IND,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to public events, the following continue to be prohibited nationally: ""social/political/sports/entertainment/academic/cultural/religious functions and other large congregations"" http://archive.fo/76XSQ" India,IND,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to gatherings, the National Directives for COVID-19 Management continue to be enforced nationally, with most gatherings prohibited except for ""marriage related gatherings"" limited to 50 people, and funerals limited to 20 people. http://archive.fo/76XSQ" India,IND,20200801,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to public transport, ""Metro Rail"" continues to be closed nationwide, while domestic trains and other transports continue to adhere to SOPs issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. http://archive.fo/76XSQ" India,IND,20200801,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to stay-at-home requirements, all containment zones in the country continue to prohibit leaving the home except for ""essential activities"". http://archive.fo/76XSQ" India,IND,20200801,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to internal movement, all containment zones continue to maintain ""strict perimeter control to ensure that there is no movement of people in or out of these zones, except for medical emergencies and for maintaining supply of essential goods and services."" http://archive.fo/76XSQ" India,IND,20200801,C8: International travel controls,4,,"India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) entered officially into the Unlock 3 period nationally on 1 August, permitting most activities in non-containment zones with significant exceptions. With regard to travel controls, ""international air travel of passengers"" continues to be prohibited nationally, except for where permitted by the MHA. http://archive.fo/76XSQ" India,IND,20200808,C8: International travel controls,4,,"8th August 2020, new guidelines by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for international arrivals are operational, where previous guidelines issued on the subject dated 24th May 2020 are suspended. i. All travelers should submit self-declaration form on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before the scheduled travel. ii. They should also give an undertaking on the portal that they would undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days i.e. 7 days paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by 7 days isolation at home with self-monitoring of health. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806134443/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/RevisedguidelinesforInternationalArrivals02082020.pdf " India,IND,20200819,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"19th August 2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India issued Guidelines on Safe Ophthalmology Practices in Covid-19 Scenario, These guidelines are aimed to minimize the spread of Covid-19 infection among Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic assistants/technicians, nurses, support staff, patients and their attendants. Eye care facilities in containment zones shall remain closed. Only those outside containment zones will be allowed to open up. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelineforEyeCare.pdf" India,IND,20200826,C1: School closing,3,1,"Guidelines for Phased Re-opening (Unlock 4) released by the Government of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on August 29th stated: “Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will continue to remain closed to students and regular class activity up to 30th September 2020.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144355/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/08/2020082958.pdf" India,IND,20200826,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Guidelines for Phased Re-opening (Unlock 4) released by the Government of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on August 29th stated: “Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres and similar places will remain closed.” Also, “Work from home (WfH): As far as possible the practice of WfH should be followed”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144355/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/08/2020082958.pdf " India,IND,20200826,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"It remains the case that “social/ academic/ sports/ entertainment/ cultural/ religious/ political functions and other congregations” are prohibited nationally. However, “with a ceiling of 100 persons, [these congregations] will be permitted with effect from 21st September 2020, with mandatory wearing of face masks, social distancing, provision for thermal scanning and hand wash or sanitizer.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144355/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/08/2020082958.pdf" India,IND,20200826,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"“Limited train services have resumed.” “Limited inter-state movements of passenger vehicles and buses is now permitted this will vary from state to state within India.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905142508/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india/coronavirus Metro rail remains closed, but “will be allowed to operate with effect from 7th September 2020 in a graded manner, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA)/ Ministry of Railways (MOR), in consultation with MHA. In this regard, SOP will be issued by MOHUA.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144355/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/08/2020082958.pdf" India,IND,20200826,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Guidelines for Phased Re-opening (Unlock 4) released by the Government of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on August 29th stated: “lockdown shall remain in force in the Containment Zones till 30th September, 2020.” “Strict containment measures will be enforced in these containment zones and only essential activities will be allowed.” Also, across India “persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women, and children below the age of 10 years are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health purposes.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144355/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/08/2020082958.pdf" India,IND,20200826,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Guidelines for Phased Re-opening (Unlock 4) released by the Government of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on August 29th stated: “lockdown shall remain in force in the Containment Zones till 30th September, 2020” and, “there shall be strict perimeter control to ensure that there is no movement of people in or out of these zones, except for medical emergencies and for maintaining supply of essential goods and services.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144355/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/08/2020082958.pdf" India,IND,20200826,C8: International travel controls,4,,"“Travel to India is subject to entry restrictions.There are currently no commercial options available to travel to India. If you are eligible to travel to India you will need to quarantine after travel.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905142035/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india “All land borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and Nepal in East and North East India are closed for movement of people, except returning Indian nationals.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905142315/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india/entry-requirements " India,IND,20200826,E1: Income support,0,,"No evidence found of an extension to policies introduced on March 26th, or new policies, to provide income support, in India. On March 26th, the Government of India announced income support measures, due to last three months, including: “Help to poor: A total of 20.40 crores PMJDY women account-holders would be given an ex-gratia of Rs 500 per month for next three months.”; “Wage-earners below Rs 15,000 per month in businesses having less than 100 workers are at risk of losing their employment. Under this package, government proposes to pay 24 percent of their monthly wages into their PF accounts for next three months.”, and “Employees’ Provident Fund Regulations will be amended to include Pandemic as the reason to allow non-refundable advance of 75 percent of the amount or three months of the wages, whichever is lower, from their accounts.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823012825/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/MoFPMGaribKalyanYojanaPackage.pdf " India,IND,20200826,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On July 8th, “The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved further extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) as part of Economic Response to COVID-19, for another Five months from July to November, 2020. Under the Scheme it is proposed to distribute 9.7 Lakh MT cleaned whole Chana to States/UTs for distribution to all beneficiary households under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) @ 1kg per month free of cost under for next five months -July to November, 2020 at a total estimated cost of Rs.6,849.24 crore.” This extension to the government’s food distribution scheme is still current. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905150801/https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/cabinet-approves-extension-of-pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-package-pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana-distribution-of-free-of-cost-whole-chana-for-five-months-from-july-to-november-2020/ In addition, “The RBI [Reserve Bank of India] has provided relief to both borrowers and lenders (now extended through end-August) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) temporarily relaxed the norms related to debt default on rated instruments and reduced the required average market capitalization of public shareholding and minimum period of listing.”“The RBI also announced a resolution plan for corporate and personal loans that were classified as ‘standard’ as of March 1, 2020 but were stressed due to COVID-19. Resolution needs to be invoked by end-December 2020 and the eligible loans continue to be classified as ‘standard’ until the implementation of the resolution plan. Ten percent provisioning is required following the implementation of the resolution plan.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905145504/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" India,IND,20200826,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of India's coronavirus public information sites are still being updated regularly, e.g. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905174904/https://covid19.india.gov.in/ & http://web.archive.org/web/20200905175212/https://nidm.gov.in/covid19/ " India,IND,20200826,H2: Testing policy,2,,"“The Centre has asked states to use real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) method to test asymptomatic people who develop Covid-19 symptoms after testing negative following rapid antigen testing. The moderate-to-low sensitivity of antigen tests has raised concerns of large number false negatives cases being detected.” “We have directed states to not just mandatorily conduct rRT-PCR tests of all symptomatic negatives of rapid antigen tests to confirm Covid-19 but also monitor asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic people for a few days and test them also using rRT-PCR if they turn symptomatic. If both these categories are covered, then we will be able to capture most of the Covid-19 cases who would have otherwise been missed.” Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200905210746/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/centre-focusses-on-tracking-testing-asymptomatic-cases/story-MJ4L34OcJ6rhZsIYVIXqsO.html" India,IND,20200826,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Aarogya Setu contact tracing app continues to be updated and “the source code of the Aarogya Setu app was made available to the public for developers to help in making the app serve its users better.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200905210900/https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news-aarogya-setu-app-receives-new-features-on-android-ios-643758 Also, guidelines for Phased Re-opening (Unlock 4) released by the Government of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on August 29th stated: “lockdown shall remain in force in the Containment Zones till 30th September, 2020.” “In the Containment Zones, there shall be intensive contact tracing, house-to-house surveillance, and other clinical interventions, as required.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144355/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/08/2020082958.pdf " India,IND,20200829,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Guidelines for Phased Re-opening (Unlock 4) released by the Government of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on August 29th stated: “lockdown shall remain in force in the Containment Zones till 30th September, 2020”, and “strict containment measures will be enforced in these containment zones and only essential activities will be allowed.” However, outside of the containment zones “marriage related gatherings with number of guests not exceeding 50 and funeral/ last rites related gatherings with number of persons not exceeding 20 will continue to be allowed up to 20th September 2020, after which the ceiling of 100 persons will apply.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144355/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/08/2020082958.pdf" India,IND,20200829,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Guidelines for Phased Re-opening (Unlock 4) released by the Government of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on August 29th stated: “Wearing of face cover is compulsory in public places; in workplaces; and during transport.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903144355/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/08/2020082958.pdf Wearing a mask when outside the home remains mandatory in some cities such as Delhi so the 4T code remains. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012140633/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2020/sep/29/covid-19-over-25000-fined-since-mid-june-for-not-wearing-face-masks-in-delhi-2203166.html" India,IND,20200907,C1: School closing,3,1,"Government of India has ordered the schools, colleges to be closed till September 30. However, permitted the students of 11th to 12th to visit the school from September 21 on their own free will for consultations if required. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918063406/https://news.careers360.com/school-reopening-news-know-when-will-school-reopen-in-india" India,IND,20200907,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India has extended the ban on scheduled international commercial flights by a month to September 30 from the current date of August 31. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918062024/https://www.skyscanner.co.in/news/corona-virus-information" India,IND,20200921,C1: School closing,2,0,"21st September 2020, Schools across the country are set to partially reopen, as part of the relaxations allowed under the fourth phase of phased lockdown exit plan. Students of Class 9 to 12 have been allowed to visit schools in areas outside containment zones on voluntary basis for taking guidance from their teachers. However, this permission would be subject to written consent of parents/guardians as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Several states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand and West bengal, have announced that they will not allow reopening of schools from 21st September. SOPs to be followed by students/teachers/employees at schools: - Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as feasible. - Use of face covers/masks to be made mandatory. - Frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. - Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be done wherever feasible. - Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly. - Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest. Spitting shall be strictly prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929034902/https://english.jagran.com/education/will-schools-educational-institutions-reopen-in-india-from-september-1-heres-the-latest-update-10014967" India,IND,20200930,C1: School closing,2,0,"29th September 2020, Union Health Ministry has released an SOP (standard operating procedure) under Unlock 4.0 guidelines for reopening of schools partially for Class 9 to 12 students for taking guidance from their teachers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013070315/https://news.careers360.com/school-reopening-news-know-when-will-school-reopen-in-india State/UT governments may decide with respect to the opening of schools and coaching institutions after 15th Oct, in a graded manner. The decision should be taken in consultation with the respective school/institution management, subject to the following conditions. Online education will be the preferred mode of teaching and should be encouraged. Students preferring to attend online classes rather than physically attending school should be permitted to do so. - Students should attend schools/institutions only with the written consent of the parents. - Attendance must not be enforced and must depend entirely on parental consent. - Schools that are allowed to open will have to mandatorily follow the SOP to be issued by the Education Departments of the States/UTs. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013071047/https://covidindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MHAOrderDt_30092020.pdf" India,IND,20200930,C2: Workplace closing,2,0," Work from home should be followed as far as possible by the National Directive of COVID 19 management. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013071047/https://covidindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MHAOrderDt_30092020.pdf" India,IND,20200930,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown in containment zones: Lockdown shall continue in the containment zones till 31st October. Only essential activities will be permitted. No movement of people will be allowed except in emergencies such as medical emergencies and for maintaining the supply of essential goods. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013071047/https://covidindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MHAOrderDt_30092020.pdf" India,IND,20200930,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Social/political/sports/entertainment/academic/cultural/religious functions and gatherings have already been permitted with a ceiling of 100 persons outside the containment zones. Such gatherings beyond the limit of 100 people will be permitted by State/UT governments after Oct 15, subject to the following conditions. Max. of 50% of hall capacity with a ceiling of 200 persons in closed places. Wearing of face masks, social distancing, thermal scanning, use of hand wash or sanitizer will be mandatory. In open spaces, keeping the size of the ground/space in view, and with strict observance of wearing of face masks, social distancing, thermal scanning, use of hand wash, or sanitizer. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013071047/https://covidindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MHAOrderDt_30092020.pdf" India,IND,20200930,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restriction is imposed in some containment zones, however, there will be no restrictions on inter and intrastate movement of goods and services and no separate approval/e-permit/permission is required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013071047/https://covidindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MHAOrderDt_30092020.pdf" India,IND,20200930,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"The ‘National Directives’ for COVID-19 management will continue to follow throughout the country. - Wearing of face cover is compulsory in public places, workplaces, and during transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013071047/https://covidindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MHAOrderDt_30092020.pdf" India,IND,20201013,C1: School closing,2,0,"The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order regarding the extension of lockdown in containment zones till October 31. Guidelines for re-opening (Unlock 5) State/UT governments may decide with respect to the opening of schools and coaching institutions after 15th Oct, in a graded manner. The decision should be taken in consultation with the respective school/institution management, subject to the following conditions. - Online education will be the preferred mode of teaching and should be encouraged. - Students preferring to attend online classes rather than physically attending school should be permitted to do so. - Students should attend schools/institutions only with the written consent of the parents. - Attendance must not be enforced and must depend entirely on parental consent. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013071047/https://covidindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MHAOrderDt_30092020.pdf" India,IND,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Cinemas, theatres, multiplexes, entertainment parks and other similar places outside the containment zones will be allowed to open from Oct 15, with up to 50% of their seating capacity, for which the SOP’s will be issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013071047/https://covidindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MHAOrderDt_30092020.pdf" India,IND,20201015,C1: School closing,1,0,"15th October 2020, The Union government has permitted the reopening of schools in phases after October 15. However, the actual timing and manner of reopening will be decided by individual states. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023074208/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/schools-reopening-india-guidelines-rules-coronavirus-pandemic-quixplained-explained-6801654/" India,IND,20201015,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"15th October 2020, theaters, multiplexes, entertainment parks and other similar places outside the containment zones will be allowed to open from Oct 15, with up to 50% of their seating capacity(Max. of 50% of hall capacity with a ceiling of 200 persons in closed places.), for which the SOP’s will be issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Wearing of face masks, social distancing, thermal scanning, use of hand wash or sanitizer will be mandatory. In open spaces, keeping the size of the ground/space in view, and with strict observance of wearing of face masks, social distancing, thermal scanning, use of hand wash, or sanitizer. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013071047/https://covidindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MHAOrderDt_30092020.pdf 15th October 2020, theatres, multiplexes, entertainment parks and other similar places outside the containment zones will be allowed to open from Oct 15, with up to 50% of their seating capacity, for which the SOP’s will be issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013071047/https://covidindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MHAOrderDt_30092020.pdf" India,IND,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"When and how to wear mask guidelines by ministry of health and family welfare https://web.archive.org/web/20200922232601/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Poster4GHFGA.pdf" India,IND,20201027,C1: School closing,1,0,"27th October 2020, Unlock 5 guidelines issued in Sept to remain in force till Nov 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030083211/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/covid-19-unlock-5-guidelines-issued-in-sept-to-remain-in-force-till-nov-30/articleshow/78890760.cms " India,IND,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"27th October 2020, Unlock 5 guidelines issued in Sept to remain in force till Nov 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030083211/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/covid-19-unlock-5-guidelines-issued-in-sept-to-remain-in-force-till-nov-30/articleshow/78890760.cms " India,IND,20201027,C8: International travel controls,3,,"27th October 2020, The government has now decided to make a graded relaxation in visa and travel restrictions for more categories of foreign nationals and Indian nationals who wish to enter or leave India. Under this graded relaxation, the government has decided to restore with immediate effect all existing visas, except electronic visa, tourist visa and medical visa, the statement said. All international travellers will, however, have to strictly adhere to the guidelines of the Union Health Ministry regarding quarantine and other health/COVID-19 matters. Earlier, the Health Ministry issued a set of guidelines for international arrival as per which all travellers should submit a self-declaration form on the website of Delhi airport at least 72 hours before the scheduled travel. India has so far established air bubbles arrangements with Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Oman, Canada, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Maldives, Nigeria, Qatar, the UAE, Kenya, Ukraine, Bhutan, the UK, and the US. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030085828if_/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/who-all-can-fly-abroad-and-which-countries-from-india-new-international-travel-rules-here-11603676272956.html" India,IND,20201031,C1: School closing,1,0,"The Union government has permitted the reopening of schools in phases after October 15. However, the actual timing and manner of reopening will be decided by individual states. Unlock 5.0 guidelines issued, would remain in force till November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110100342/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/schools-reopening-india-guidelines-rules-coronavirus-pandemic-quixplained-explained-6801654/ " India,IND,20201031,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"31st October 2020, under guidelines for unlock 5.0, for closed spaces, there is a ceiling of 200 people, or half the capacity of the venue. Unlock 5.0 guidelines issued, would remain in force till November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110101138/https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/unlock-5-0-explained-what-are-the-rules-for-cinema-schools-and-social-gatherings-6653425/" India,IND,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"10th Nov 2020, as of now, international flight operations shall remain suspended till 30 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110125613/https://www.skyscanner.co.in/news/corona-virus-information " India,IND,20201111,C1: School closing,1,0,"No change in policy found." India,IND,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy found." India,IND,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy found." India,IND,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"No change in policy found." India,IND,20201121,C1: School closing,3,0,"Due to surging daily Covid-19 cases, Haryana on 21 November announced closure of schools until 30 November, while Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Panvel directed all schools to shut until the end of the year. In Maharashtra, only students of grade 9 and 12 are allowed to go to schools. https://archive.vn/hRicc" India,IND,20201121,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No significant change in policy. New guidance issued Nov 30th which does not significantly change anything. Essential businesses remain open. Malls, restaurants, theatres, recreation facilities, etc remain open in some areas with restrictions, and closed in other areas. Markets in ""containment zones"" remain closed until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130194308/https://www.india.com/news/india/coronavirus-lockdown-latest-news-fresh-guidelines-says-markets-in-containment-zones-to-remain-shut-4233951/" India,IND,20201121,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"India remained in ""Unlock 5.0"" until Nov 30th. Public gatherings are banned in ""containment zones"" Outside of containment zones, limits on outdoor gatherings have been removed, while indoor gatherings are restricted to 50% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130194933/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/unlock-5-coronavirus-guidelines-6619158/" India,IND,20201121,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"All districts in the state of Rajasthan will be placed under Section 144 (restrictions on gatherings above 4) from Nov 21. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130195402/https://zeenews.india.com/india/night-curfew-section-144-check-latest-govt-covid-19-restrictions-in-delhi-mumbai-ahmedabad-2325800.html Additionally, to arrest a second wave in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government clamped Section 144 in the state capital, as Lucknow now is among six cities with high virus load. Effective from Nov 26th to Dec 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130195532/https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/section-144-imposed-in-lucknow-kanpur-ghaziabad-greater-noida-meerut-and-agra/articleshow/79423248.cms" India,IND,20201121,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Night curfew between 10pm and 6am came into effect from 21 November until further notice in five districts - Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ratlam ad Vidisha. https://archive.vn/hRicc" India,IND,20201121,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Travel from inside of containment zones is prohibited, but often people do not even know they are in a containment zone. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130200032/https://theprint.in/health/4501-containment-zones-but-little-is-contained-story-of-delhis-faltering-covid-fight/548233/" India,IND,20201121,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change to previous policy. Currently, India shares bi-lateral travel arrangements with around 22 countries, including the United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Canada, Bhutan, France, Kenya, Iraq, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Maldives, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Travel from countries not within these agreements is banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130210451/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/travel-news/india-ethiopia-air-bubble-arrangement-to-start-indias-travel-bubble-includes-22-countries-now/as79283700.cms International arrivals must submit a negative PCR test or go to mandatory state-sponsored quarantine. Along with a temperature check upon arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130210135/https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/05112020Guidelinesforinternationalarrivals.pdf" India,IND,20201121,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. " India,IND,20201121,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change to previous policy. Despite over 2/3 of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in the country being eligible for the debt restructuring announced by the RBI in August, only about 1% of MSMEs plan to take advantage of this scheme. The offer by the RBI expires Dec 31st, so companies must take advantage before then if they intend to do so. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130210603/https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/few-opt-for-rbis-one-time-debt-restructuring-scheme/cid/1797780" India,IND,20201121,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Combing through official twitter accounts and government websites while filling in the rest of this info and I have seen numerous graphics and information about covid, including things like ""don't spit in public"" ""wear a mask"". " India,IND,20201121,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Since 4 Sept 2020: In containment zones - anyone symptomatic In non-containment zones - symptomatic and eligible https://web.archive.org/web/20201201002756/https://www.icmr.gov.in/pdf/covid/strategy/Testing_Strategy_v6_04092020.pdf" India,IND,20201121,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The stated goal of the government is to trace 80% of contacts within 72 hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201003307/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/11/2020112661.pdf" India,IND,20201121,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Face masks required in public and in workplaces. State governments are empowered to institute fines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201003307/https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3850af92f8d9903e7a4e0559a98ecc857/uploads/2020/11/2020112661.pdf Deli increased their fine for not wearing a mask from Rs.500 to Rs.2000 on Nov 25th https://web.archive.org/web/20201201003817/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-wearing-mask-mandatory-india-authorities-cracking-delhi-imposed-fine-2000-violation-2858356" India,IND,20201123,C1: School closing,3,0,"School closures in Haryana were extended to December 10th. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130191950/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/coronavirus-cases-and-vaccine-updates-live-nov-30/liveblog/79482732.cms?smsid=79495372&%2Fa24gk= School and college closure in Rajasthan is extended to Dec 31st. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130192107/https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/rajasthan-schools-colleges-to-remain-closed-till-december-31-1745319-2020-11-30" India,IND,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"In addition to previous night curfews announced Nov 20/21 in Madya Pradesh state in the districts of Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ratlam and Vidisha, additional states have implemented night curfews. Punjab: Night curfew from 10pm to 5am starting Dec 1. Rajasthan: Section 144 (prohibiting the gathering of four or more people in a specified area) in all districts. Additional night curfew in 8 districts - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar and Bhilwara Gujarat: Night curfew from 9pm to 6am in Rajkot, Surat and Vadodara until further orders Himachal Pradesh: night curfew from Nov 24 to Dec 15 in 4 districts - Mandi, Shimla, Kullu and Kangra https://web.archive.org/web/20201130192534/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-to-hold-talks-with-farmers-on-december-1-as-protests-intensify/story-caNKEKvCJIfmPXrBkChBoI.html Nov 28: the entire Manipur state instituted a night curfew from 6pm to 4am until Jan 1. Manipur government has announced a night curfew from 6 pm to 4 am in the state till the end of this year https://web.archive.org/web/20201130193637/https://www.oneindia.com/india/coronavirus-outbreak-in-view-of-covid-19-manipur-announces-night-curfew-till-december-end-3182539.html " Ireland,IRL,20200204,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"From Feb 4 - Advice given from Public Health Services: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/258475-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team/" Ireland,IRL,20200225,H2: Testing policy,2,,"90 suspected cases of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) tested in Ireland. To date, there are no confirmed cases of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326153335/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/b45400-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team/ " Ireland,IRL,20200225,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""...In the event of a suspected case, contact tracing forms will be distributed to all passengers and pass completed forms to HSE lead personnel at the incident site"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200326153335/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/b45400-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team/" Ireland,IRL,20200229,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily updates, dedication information website since at least feb 24 when 1st case confirmed: Daily updates and briefing as well as information on prevention https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/news/7e0924-latest-updates-on-covid-19-coronavirus/" Ireland,IRL,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""People should continue to go to work, but those who can work from home should do so."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416201145/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/coronavirus-schools-colleges-and-childcare-facilities-in-ireland-to-shut-1.4200977" Ireland,IRL,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416201145/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/coronavirus-schools-colleges-and-childcare-facilities-in-ireland-to-shut-1.4200977" Ireland,IRL,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people cancelled https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0312/1121849-taoiseach-full-statement-coronavirus-ireland/" Ireland,IRL,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"From Friday 13 March, closure of schools, pre-schools and further and higher education settings (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/92724a-covid-19-statement-from-the-department-of-education-and-skills/); extended with extension of stay home measures and measures taken for distance learning: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2020-press-releases/PR20-04-22.html" Ireland,IRL,20200315,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Government recommends against house parties https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0315/1123356-coronavirus-ireland/" Ireland,IRL,20200315,E1: Income support,1,1,"GThe new payment that has been put in place will be available to all employees and the self-employed who have lost employment due to a downturn in economic activity caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The payment will have a simple one-page application form and will be paid for a period of 6 weeks at a flat rate payment of €203 per week. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430220300/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/965011-covid-19-introduction-of-simplified-unemployment-payments-for-employ/] Average weekly earnings in Ireland is €790 for 2019 (could not find median)[https://web.archive.org/web/20200430220421/https://www.cso.ie/en/statistics/earnings/earningsandlabourcosts/]" Ireland,IRL,20200318,E1: Income support,1,1,"Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection Regina Doherty today announced details of how the government would refund employers who temporarily laid off their employees but are continuing to pay them €203 per week during the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200430221248/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/355f2c-doherty-announces-details-of-the-covid-employer-refund-scheme/]" Ireland,IRL,20200324,E1: Income support,2,1,"An eligible employer will be supported up to 70% of an employee’s take home income up to a maximum weekly tax free payment of €410 (that is, 70% of take home weekly income of €38,000 per anuum). The scheme will provide support on incomes up to €76,000 or twice average earnings. It will be capped at net €350 for incomes between €38,000 and €76,000. The employer is expected to make best efforts to maintain as close to 100% of normal income as possible for the subsidised period. Unemployment Payment will now get an increased payment of €350 per week (instead of €203) at their next payment date; self employed entitled to this latter scheme. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430221715/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/eaad55-government-announces-new-covid-19-income-support-scheme/#self-employed-workers]. The 70% coverage appears to apply only forformal workers" Ireland,IRL,20200324,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Debt relief/ moratorium announced for rents, mortgage payments and utility bills[ https://web.archive.org/web/20200430221715/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/eaad55-government-announces-new-covid-19-income-support-scheme/#measures-in-place-for-renters]" Ireland,IRL,20200324,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Change in policy announced and adopted on March 24th. “As we learn more about this disease, we are prioritising who will be tested. If you are not in a priority group, you might not be tested. However, if you have the symptoms, assume you have COVID-19 and isolate yourself.” Previous policy was deemed to have cast the net ""too wide"" and so now it has been changed to test only people who are symptomatic and within a ""priority group"" (eligible) https://web.archive.org/web/20200528132035/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e378fd-statement-from-the-national-public-health-emergency-team-on-tuesday-/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200402183545/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52035604 https://web.archive.org/web/20200402183316/https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/testing.html " Ireland,IRL,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Stay at home except for essential work, food, medicine https://web.archive.org/web/20200425135210/https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2020/0324/1124966-cabinet-coronavirus/" Ireland,IRL,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No unnecessary travel within our outside of the country https://web.archive.org/web/20200425135210/https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2020/0324/1124966-cabinet-coronavirus/" Ireland,IRL,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""people should stay at home for two weeks"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416202237/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/27/stay-home-varadkar-urges-irish-in-drastic-lockdown" Ireland,IRL,20200327,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""To prevent further spread of COVID-19 the Government of Ireland have introduced new Public Health Measures including the restriction of public transport to essential travel only which is for the purpose of buying food or medicines, going to medical appointments, and for carers and essential workers. It is advised to use your TFI Leap Card to pay for your trip where possible. These new restrictions are effective from midnight Friday 27th of March until Sunday 12th of April. In addition, (80% of) revised public transport timetables will operate for some services from March 30th."" Source: https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/covid-19-information/" Ireland,IRL,20200328,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Order in effect requiring stay at home except for food, exercise, and emergency activities https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0328/1126952-coronavirus-ireland/" Ireland,IRL,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Order in effect requiring stay at home except for food, exercise, and emergency activities https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0328/1126952-coronavirus-ireland/" Ireland,IRL,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All work that is non-essential should be from home, or is otherwise prohibited (April 1- May 5) https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/cf9b0d-new-public-health-measures-effective-now-to-prevent-further-spread-o/" Ireland,IRL,20200401,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"public transport and passenger travel will be restricted to those who are buying food or medicines, carers, going to medical appointments and essential workers ( April 1- May 15) - https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/cf9b0d-new-public-health-measures-effective-now-to-prevent-further-spread-o/" Ireland,IRL,20200406,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Do not Travel advisory but no border closures: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/coronavirus/; https://extra.ie/2020/03/30/news/irish-news/taoiseach-borders-will-not-close; Those entering from abroad must self-isolate for 14 days: Do not Travel advisory but no border closures: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/coronavirus/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426113602/https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html In place since April 6 according to NY times: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426113907/https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-travel-restrictions.html" Ireland,IRL,20200406,E1: Income support,2,1,"Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme: An eligible employer will be supported up to 70% of an employee’s take home income up to a maximum weekly tax free payment of €410 (that is, 70% of take home weekly income of €38,000 per anuum). The scheme will provide support on incomes up to €76,000 or twice average earnings. It will be capped at net €350 for incomes between €38,000 and €76,000. The employer is expected to make best efforts to maintain as close to 100% of normal income as possible for the subsidised period. COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment: Unemployment Payment will now get an increased payment of €350 per week (instead of €203) at their next payment date; self employed entitled to this latter scheme. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430221715/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/eaad55-government-announces-new-covid-19-income-support-scheme/#self-employed-workers]. The 70% coverage appears to apply only forformal workers" Ireland,IRL,20200415,E1: Income support,2,1,"Amendments to Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme: subsidy will be increased from 70% to 85% of their previous net weekly pay for those earning less than €412 weekly; for those employees with previous average net pay between €412 and €500 per week, the subsidy will be up to €350 per week. There are no changes in respect of those whose previous average net pay was between €500 and €586 per week, who will continue to receive a subsidy of up to 70% of previous net income, up to a maximum of €410 per week. For employees with previous net pay in excess of €586 per week, maximum subsidy payable for these remains €350 per week. [https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/c3e1eb-minister-donohoe-announces-update-to-the-temporary-wage-subsidy-sche/" Ireland,IRL,20200416,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As above. No new policies announced." Ireland,IRL,20200416,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"As above. No new policies announced." Ireland,IRL,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"As above. No new policies announced." Ireland,IRL,20200426,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"As above. No new policies announced." Ireland,IRL,20200426,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As above. No new policies announced." Ireland,IRL,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As above. No new policies announced." Ireland,IRL,20200426,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As above. No new policies announced." Ireland,IRL,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"As above. No new policies announced. A roadmap for relaxations has been announced on 1 May, and these are expected to be implemented starting 18 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511183741/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e5e599-government-publishes-roadmap-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-and-reope/" Ireland,IRL,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"As above. No new policies announced. A roadmap for relaxations has been announced on 1 May, and these are expected to be implemented starting 18 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511183741/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e5e599-government-publishes-roadmap-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-and-reope/" Ireland,IRL,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As above. No new policies announced. A roadmap for relaxations has been announced on 1 May, and these are expected to be implemented starting 18 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511183741/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e5e599-government-publishes-roadmap-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-and-reope/" Ireland,IRL,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As above. No new policies announced. A roadmap for relaxations has been announced on 1 May, and these are expected to be implemented starting 18 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511183741/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e5e599-government-publishes-roadmap-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-and-reope/" Ireland,IRL,20200501,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"As above. No new policies announced. A roadmap for relaxations has been announced on 1 May, and these are expected to be implemented starting 18 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511183741/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e5e599-government-publishes-roadmap-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-and-reope/" Ireland,IRL,20200501,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As above. No new policies announced. A roadmap for relaxations has been announced on 1 May, and these are expected to be implemented starting 18 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511183741/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e5e599-government-publishes-roadmap-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-and-reope/" Ireland,IRL,20200501,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As above. No new policies announced" Ireland,IRL,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"As above. No new policies announced" Ireland,IRL,20200504,E1: Income support,2,1,"""From 4 May 2020, payment will move to a system based on the previous net weekly wage for each employee. Employees previously earning up to €586 net per week: an 85% subsidy shall be payable in the case of employees whose previous average net weekly pay does not exceed €412; a flat rate subsidy of up to €350 shall be payable in the case of employees whose previous average net weekly pay is more than €412 but not more than €500; a 70% subsidy shall be payable in the case of employees whose previous average net weekly pay is more than €500 but not more than €586, with the maximum cap of €410 applying. Employees previously earning in excess of €586 net per week for employees whose average net weekly pay is between €586 and €960 per week, the temporary wage subsidy shall not exceed €350 per week, and shall be calculated with reference to the gross salary paid by the employer and its effect on net average wages as follows: a subsidy of €350 shall be payable to employees with average net weekly pay greater than €586, where the employer pays sufficient gross salary which equates to an amount not more than 60% of the Average Revenue Net Weekly Pay (ARNWP); a subsidy of €205 shall be payable to employees with average net weekly pay greater than €586, where the employer pays sufficient gross salary which equates to an amount that is: more than 60% and not more than 80% of the ARNWP; more than 80% of the ARNWP, no subsidy is payable and J9 PRSI class should not be applied"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200514215121/https://www.gov.ie/en/service/578596-covid-19-wage-subsidy/" Ireland,IRL,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"As above, workplace closure guidance extended to May 18th. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514201450/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/cf9b0d-new-public-health-measures-effective-now-to-prevent-further-spread-o/" Ireland,IRL,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As above, guidance extended to May 18th. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514201450/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/cf9b0d-new-public-health-measures-effective-now-to-prevent-further-spread-o/" Ireland,IRL,20200505,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As above, guidance extended to May 18th. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514201450/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/cf9b0d-new-public-health-measures-effective-now-to-prevent-further-spread-o/" Ireland,IRL,20200505,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"As above, guidance extended to May 18th. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514201450/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/cf9b0d-new-public-health-measures-effective-now-to-prevent-further-spread-o/" Ireland,IRL,20200505,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As above, guidance extended to May 18th. There is a nationwide restriction on travel outside of 5 kilometres from your home, except for the restrictions listed above http://web.archive.org/web/20200514201450/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/cf9b0d-new-public-health-measures-effective-now-to-prevent-further-spread-o/ " Ireland,IRL,20200512,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed, not expected to open until academic year 2020-21: ""The following educational institutions can open on a phased basis at the beginning of the academic year 2020/21: primary and secondary schools, universities, third level education centres, adult education centres."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200514210731/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/dd26a8-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-10-august/" Ireland,IRL,20200512,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As above. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514211633/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/e885b2-covid-19-coronavirus-travel-advice/" Ireland,IRL,20200512,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Till May 12th , the HSE only recommends that face masks are worn by symptomatic individuals to reduce the risk of transmitting the infection to other people. Face masks are not recommended for people working with the general public who are feeling well and do not have respiratory symptoms associated with COVID-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001175544/https://www.mhc.ie/latest/insights/covid-19-key-employment-concerns-as-ireland-prepares-to-return-to-work The introduction of Regulations for the mandatory wearing of face coverings on public transport, which come into effect on July 13th under the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A – Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (Face Coverings on Public Transport) Regulations 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001180235/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/56b98-ministers-thank-members-of-the-public-and-transport-operators-for-compliance-with-the-mandatory-wearing-of-face-masks-on-public-transport/ " Ireland,IRL,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Phase 1 of Ireland's ""Roadmap for reopening"" which began on 18/05 allows for people who work outdoors ""a phased return of outdoor workers (for example: construction workers, gardeners, including people working on allotments) has commenced. Social distancing requirements continue to apply. ... Remote working is to continue for all workers or businesses that can do so."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200525212613/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/#work" Ireland,IRL,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings are restricted to a max of 4 ppl from different households, outdoors only, funerals can have up to 10 ppl. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525212613/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/#public-health-measures " Ireland,IRL,20200518,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport remains restricted to essential travel only which is for the purpose of buying food or medicines, going to medical appointments, and for carers and essential workers. Public transport to continue following government and health guidelines in Phase 1 of reopening. http://web.archive.org/web/20200604150017/https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/covid-19-information/ https://www.transportforireland.ie/news/covid-19-public-transport-to-continue-to-follow-government-and-health-guidelines-in-phase-one-of-reopening/" Ireland,IRL,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government website instructs that ""you should still stay at home as much as you possibly can."" but not required to stay home. https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Internal movement limited to within 5km of your home. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528125850/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200518,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Everyone over five years of age in Northern Ireland with symptoms of coronavirus is now eligible for testing."" ttps://web.archive.org/web/20200525224412/https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/covid-19-coronavirus/testing-covid-19" Ireland,IRL,20200520,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Arrivals from overseas, including Irish residents, are asked to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200525222632/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ireland" Ireland,IRL,20200520,E1: Income support,2,1,"The payment of Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Parents and Health and Safety Benefits are being reverted to a weekly payment schedule with effect from this week. They had been moved to fortnightly payments since the end of March in line with all other social welfare payments when the department made the change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604152959/https://www.gov.ie/en/news/67e0b4-customer-notices/" Ireland,IRL,20200525,C1: School closing,3,1,"""School and college buildings are open for access by teachers for organisation and distribution of remote learning."" - Schools remained closed to students at all levels. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525212613/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200525,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Advice re public events remains similar, funerals allow max of 10 ppl, gatherings of max 4 ppl from different households outdoors only, advice is to remain at home where possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525212613/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/#public-health-measures" Ireland,IRL,20200525,E1: Income support,2,1,"""Today, the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection issued payments valued at €202.8m to 579,400 people in respect of their application for the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). This is a reduction of 5,200 on the number of people paid at the same point last week. Amongst the recipients are 35,600 who have now informed the Department that they are returning to work and 33,400 of these will be receiving their last payment this week. As well as those on the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment, there are now almost 56,300 employers who have registered with the Revenue Commissioners for the Temporary Covid-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) with at least one subsidy being paid in respect of over 482,800 people under that scheme."" Governtment press release: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604175653/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/bb5c7-update-on-payments-awarded-for-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment-and-enhanced-illness-benefit/" Ireland,IRL,20200529,E1: Income support,2,1,"'The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, has today (Thursday) confirmed that a change to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) will be made to accommodate the salaries of those who have returned to work after a period of maternity or adoptive leave and who may not have been on the payroll of their employer on 29 February, or been paid in either January or February 2020; requirements for qualification for the scheme. The amendment will be legislated for later in the year as part of the usual Finance Bill 2020 process. In the interim, Revenue has agreed that this provision will be implemented from 26 March, where applicable.' https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/4bfde-minister-donohoe-makes-changes-to-wage-subsidy-scheme-to-accommodate-those-returning-from-maternity-or-adoptive-leave/" Ireland,IRL,20200602,E1: Income support,2,1,"Today (2 June), the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection issued payments valued at €190.2 million to 543,200 people in respect of their application for the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). This is a reduction of 36,200 on the number of people paid at the same point last week. Amongst the recipients are 28,400 who have now informed the department that they are returning to work and 20,100 of these will be receiving their last payment this week. http://web.archive.org/web/20200604181147/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/03c37-update-on-payments-awarded-for-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment-and-enhanced-illness-benefit/" Ireland,IRL,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"State’s contact tracing app to be tested for accuracy. Newspaper article (no government source found): https://web.archive.org/web/20200604205528/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/covid-19-state-s-contact-tracing-app-to-be-tested-for-accuracy-1.4268079" Ireland,IRL,20200604,C1: School closing,3,1,"As above. Government advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604153648/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200604,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As above. Government advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604153648/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200604,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As above. Government advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604153648/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200604,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As above. Government advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604153648/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200604,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As above. Government advice: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604153648/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200604,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As above: 'The Irish Authorities require anyone coming into Ireland, apart from Northern Ireland, to self-isolate for 14 days. Passengers arriving to Ireland from overseas are obliged to complete a mandatory Public Health Passenger Locator Form and to submit it to the relevant authority at their port of entry.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200604151523/https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/coronavirus/ " Ireland,IRL,20200605,C1: School closing,3,1," Only accessible to teachers for organisation and distribution of remote learning. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528125850/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Phased return of outdoor workers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528125850/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No gatherings over 4 people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528125850/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No gatherings of over 4 people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528125850/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200605,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Social distancing enforced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528125850/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200605,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As much as possible. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528125850/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200605,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Must stay within 5km of home. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528125850/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200605,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No non-essential travel. Passengers arriving into ROI must quarantine 14 days. Source: /web/20200615183519/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/d09ad0-minister-for-health-confirms-new-travel-measures-in-light-of-covid-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200605,E1: Income support,2,1,"The COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be paid at a flat rate of €350 per week until the beginning of Phase 3 of the Roadmap (June 29) . Source: /web/20200615180323/https://www.gov.ie/en/service/be74d3-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment/" Ireland,IRL,20200605,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Debt relief/ moratorium continued for rents, mortgage payments and utility bills Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430221715/https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/eaad55-government-announces-new-covid-19-income-support-scheme/#measures-in-place-for-renters" Ireland,IRL,20200605,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily updates and briefings continued. Source: /web/20200615180707/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/72d92-updates-on-covid-19-coronavirus-from-april-june-2020/" Ireland,IRL,20200605,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Following an over-the-phone screening your GP will decide if you need to tested or just need to isolate. Source: /web/20200615181301/https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/testing/how-to-get-tested.html" Ireland,IRL,20200605,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"If you are a contact you must be tested, regardless of your symptoms or lack thereof. Source: /web/20200615181301/https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/testing/how-to-get-tested.html" Ireland,IRL,20200608,C1: School closing,3,1,"Teachers can enter educational facilities for organisation and distribution of remote learning content Source: /web/20200615174645/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7ae99f-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-june-8-phase-2/" Ireland,IRL,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Phased return for outdoor workers and retail workers. All those who can work remotely should. Source: /web/20200615174645/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7ae99f-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-june-8-phase-2/" Ireland,IRL,20200608,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Funerals limited to 10 people, recommended to stay at home. Source: /web/20200615174645/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7ae99f-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-june-8-phase-2/" Ireland,IRL,20200608,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Up to 6 people can meet indoors and outdoors distanced at least 2 metres. Source: /web/20200615174645/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7ae99f-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-june-8-phase-2/" Ireland,IRL,20200608,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Capacity restricted due to social distancing measures. Source: /web/20200615174645/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7ae99f-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-june-8-phase-2/" Ireland,IRL,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""As much as you possibly can"" Source: /web/20200615172459/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad5dd0-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-18-phase-1/" Ireland,IRL,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Home as much as possible and must stay within 20 km from your home. Source: /web/20200615174645/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7ae99f-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-june-8-phase-2/" Ireland,IRL,20200608,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All non-essential (in and out) should be avoided and passengers coming into Ireland must quarantine for 14 days. Source: /web/20200615174645/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7ae99f-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-june-8-phase-2/" Ireland,IRL,20200616,E1: Income support,2,1,"Continued scheme from previous notes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621000941/https://www.gov.ie/en/service/be74d3-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment/" Ireland,IRL,20200616,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily announcements continued. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618165921/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/72d92-updates-on-covid-19-coronavirus-from-april-june-2020/" Ireland,IRL,20200616,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Continued policy from previous notes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619003606/https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/testing/how-to-get-tested.html" Ireland,IRL,20200626,C1: School closing,2,1,"""The following may reopen: all adult education facilities creches, childminding facilities and pre-schools summer camps youth clubs all indoor and outdoor amenities for children"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d06271-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-29-june-phase-3/" Ireland,IRL,20200626,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""The following may reopen: - wellbeing services - for example: chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology and homoeopathy - hairdressers, barbers, nail and brow salons, beauty salons, spas, make-up application services, - tanning, tattooing and piercing services - driving schools - all remaining retail (for example, bookmakers), services and commercial activities"" However, all employees who can work from home are encouraged to do so. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d06271-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-29-june-phase-3/" Ireland,IRL,20200626,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Mass gatherings: - People can now meet at organised events in limited numbers. - These events can include sports, music / entertainment, religious events, family events (such as weddings, funerals and so on) large conferences and exhibitions, as well as community, charity events and other types of events. - Mass gatherings should be organised in advance and follow public health advice for COVID-19, including advice on physical distancing."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d06271-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-29-june-phase-3/" Ireland,IRL,20200626,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Indoor gatherings of up to 50ppl, outdoor gatherings of up to 200 ppl. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d06271-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-29-june-phase-3/" Ireland,IRL,20200626,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Capacity remains restricted, recommended to use only for essential travel.https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d06271-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-29-june-phase-3/" Ireland,IRL,20200626,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Easing of stay local"" - no longer required or recommended to stay home, but do recommend wearing face coverings when in public. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d06271-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-29-june-phase-3/" Ireland,IRL,20200626,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""You can now travel anywhere in Ireland.""https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d06271-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-29-june-phase-3/" Ireland,IRL,20200626,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""- all non-essential overseas travel should be avoided - passengers arriving from overseas are expected to self-isolate for 14 days - passengers will also have to complete a form showing where they will self-isolate""https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/d06271-easing-the-covid-19-restrictions-on-29-june-phase-3/" Ireland,IRL,20200626,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Tests available for anyone with a cough, fever, loss or change of sense of smell or taste, SOB. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709213444/https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/testing/how-to-get-tested.html" Ireland,IRL,20200710,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Small social gatherings, up to 50 people, can be held indoors while outdoor gatherings up to 200 people are allowed." Ireland,IRL,20200716,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On 16th July 2020, face coverings must be worn in all shops, retail settings and shopping centres. The government strongly advised people to start obeying the guidance immediately, but note that regulations will take some time to draft (likely to be implemented in the coming week/s). https://web.archive.org/web/20200827225043/https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2020/0715/1153527-mandate-calls-for-masks-to-be-mandatory/" Ireland,IRL,20200722,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From 22nd July 2020, the Republic of Ireland has released a ""green list"" of 15 countries, excluding Great Britain and the US, that travellers can go to and not self-isolate on their return. The 15 countries are Malta, Finland, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Slovakia, Greece, Greenland, Gibraltar, Monaco and San Marino. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826131725/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53493599" Ireland,IRL,20200730,C1: School closing,2,1,"29th June 2020, onward phase 3 of reopening of society and business is commenced in Ireland. The following may reopen: — All adult education facilities — Creches, childminding facilities and pre-schools — Summer Camps — Youth Clubs — All indoor and outdoor amenities for children. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vxU3ofQi09L4lnXI8Wu-5q0_SCKu2qJm/view?usp=sharing " Ireland,IRL,20200730,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"29th June 2020, onward phase 3 of reopening of society and business is commenced in Ireland. The following may reopen: — Pubs and hotel bars operating as restaurants, and subject to meeting specific requirements — Cafés and restaurants providing on premises food & beverages — Hotels, hostels, caravan parks and holiday parks. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vxU3ofQi09L4lnXI8Wu-5q0_SCKu2qJm/view?usp=sharing " Ireland,IRL,20200730,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"29th June 2020, onward phase 3 of reopening of society and business is commenced in Ireland. Outdoor gatherings of up to 200 people and Indoor gatherings of up to 50 people when conducted in line with public health advice are permissible. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vxU3ofQi09L4lnXI8Wu-5q0_SCKu2qJm/view?usp=sharing " Ireland,IRL,20200730,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"29th June 2020, onward phase 3 of reopening of society and business is commenced in Ireland. Public Transport: — Social distancing means that overall capacity remains restricted — Use public transport only for essential journeys — Face coverings should be worn — Avoid peak-time travel. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vxU3ofQi09L4lnXI8Wu-5q0_SCKu2qJm/view?usp=sharing " Ireland,IRL,20200804,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travellers entering Ireland from the following countries in the 'Green List' are exempt from self-isolating for 14 days: Estonia Finland Greece Greenland Hungary Italy Latvia Lithuania Norway Slovakia https://web.archive.org/web/20200826130933/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/8868e-view-the-covid-19-travel-advice-list/" Ireland,IRL,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On the 6th August 2020 the Government announced that ""theatres and concert halls can open on a restricted basis from August 8 for the purpose of rehearsals."" However, ""an indicative date of September 1 has been given for the return of audiences with appropriate mitigations."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817113927/https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/executive-outlines-decisions-coronavirus-response" Ireland,IRL,20200806,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On the 6th August 2020 the Government announced that it will be permitted for ""spectators to be present at indoor sporting venues from August 10. This is on the basis that the operator can control access and ensure adherence to social distancing."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817113927/https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/executive-outlines-decisions-coronavirus-response" Ireland,IRL,20200808,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"From 8th August 2020, Ireland has announced local lockdowns in the counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly, leading to the closure of cinemas, museums, galleries and restaurants and pubs serving food. Pubs, bars, hotel bars, night clubs and casinos will remain closed nationwide also. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826120131/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-ireland-local-lockdowns-virus-cases.html" Ireland,IRL,20200808,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"In light of the local lockdowns in the counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly from 8th August 2020, Ireland is requiring people to restrict the number of visitors to their homes to six and limit outdoor gatherings to 15. Nationwide, the limits on crowds of 200 for outdoors and 50 for indoors would remain in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826120131/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-ireland-local-lockdowns-virus-cases.html" Ireland,IRL,20200808,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"In light of the local lockdowns in the counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly from 8th August 2020, Ireland is advising people to work from home as much as possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826120131/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-ireland-local-lockdowns-virus-cases.html" Ireland,IRL,20200808,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In light of the local lockdowns in the counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly from 8th August 2020, Ireland is advising people to work from home as much as possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826120131/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-ireland-local-lockdowns-virus-cases.html" Ireland,IRL,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Amidst a reinstated ban on mass gatherings, the Government have banned spectators from attending all sporting events with immediate effect starting 18th August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826123206/https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/gaelic-games/567148/breaking-fans-banned-from-all-sporting-events-as-government-announce-new-strict-covid-19-rules.html" Ireland,IRL,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On 21st August 2020, the lockdowns of neighbouring Laois and Offaly has been lifted, while the restrictions will remain for Kildare based on the advice of the State’s National Public Health Emergency Team. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826120628/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/coronavirus-79-new-cases-confirmed-as-lockdown-of-kildare-extended-1.4335774 " Ireland,IRL,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On 21st August 2020, the lockdowns of neighbouring Laois and Offaly has been lifted, while the restrictions will remain for Kildare based on the advice of the State’s National Public Health Emergency Team. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826120628/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/coronavirus-79-new-cases-confirmed-as-lockdown-of-kildare-extended-1.4335774" Ireland,IRL,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"""Up to 50 people can go to organised indoor events (including sporting events), or up to 100 in larger venues. Specific guidance will be developed for individual sectors. Up to 100 can go to organised outdoor events (including sporting events), or up to 200 can go to outdoor stadiums with a minimum capacity of 5000. For very large stadiums and outdoor venues, specific guidance will be developed by individual sectors. Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions can open with social distancing in place. Maximum numbers depend on the size of the venue."" Web Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920123552/https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html" Ireland,IRL,20200918,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""You can have visitors to your home from one other household only, or up to 6 visitors to your home from up to 3 other households. You can meet socially outdoors in groups of up to 15 people from up to 3 households."" Web Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920123552/https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html" Ireland,IRL,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Apart from protective measures that apply to individual sectors, there are no restrictions on travel within Ireland. Web Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920123552/https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html" Ireland,IRL,20200921,C1: School closing,1,1,"The Government has published ‘Resilience and Recovery 2020 – 2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19’. This plan replaces the previous Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The plan sets out 5 levels that correspond to the severity of COVID-19 in a location. Level 2 restrictions currently apply to most counties. Level 3 restrictions are in place in Dublin from midnight on 18 September 2020, and Donegal from midnight on 25 September 2020. Under level 3 restrictions, Schools, creches and outdoor play areas remain open with restrictive measures in place. The priority is to keep schools and early learning and childcare services open and minimise disruption in the work force. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001164600/https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html " Ireland,IRL,20200921,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars, cafes, and restaurants can open with additional restrictions. In Dublin, while level 3 restrictions are in place, pubs that serve food and restaurants can remain open for take-away, delivery, and outdoor dining for a maximum of 15 people. 'Wet' pubs must remain closed in Dublin. In Donegal, while level 3 restrictions are in place, wet pubs, pubs that serve food, and restaurants can remain open for take-away, delivery, and outdoor dining for a maximum of 15 people. Nightclubs, casinos, and discos remain closed. Hotel services are limited to residents. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001164600/https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html " Ireland,IRL,20200921,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The Government has published ‘Resilience and Recovery 2020 – 2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19’. This plan replaces the previous Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The plan sets out 5 levels that correspond to the severity of COVID-19 in a location. Level 2 restrictions currently apply to most counties. Level 3 restrictions are in place in Dublin from midnight on 18 September 2020, and Donegal from midnight on 25 September 2020. Under level 3 restrictions, no organised indoor events should take place, except professional sports events that can take place behind closed doors. Up to 15 can go to organised outdoor events (including sporting events). Religious services are online only. Places of worship remain open for private prayer. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001164600/https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html " Ireland,IRL,20200921,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The Government has published ‘Resilience and Recovery 2020 – 2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19’. This plan replaces the previous Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The plan sets out 5 levels that correspond to the severity of COVID-19 in a location. Level 2 restrictions currently apply to most counties. Level 3 restrictions are in place in Dublin from midnight on 18 September 2020, and Donegal from midnight on 25 September 2020. Under level 3 restrictions, only a maximum of 6 visitors from 1 other household are allowed as guests at home. Up to 25 people can go to a wedding. No organised indoor events should take place, except professional sports events that can take place behind closed doors. Up to 15 can go to organised outdoor events (including sporting events). http://web.archive.org/web/20201001164600/https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html " Ireland,IRL,20200921,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The Government has published ‘Resilience and Recovery 2020 – 2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19’. This plan replaces the previous Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The plan sets out 5 levels that correspond to the severity of COVID-19 in a location. Level 2 restrictions currently apply to most counties. Level 3 restrictions are in place in Dublin from midnight on 18 September 2020, and Donegal from midnight on 25 September 2020. Under level 3 restrictions, Public transport can operate with capacity restricted to 50%. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001164600/https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html " Ireland,IRL,20200921,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"The Government has published ‘Resilience and Recovery 2020 – 2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19’. This plan replaces the previous Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. The plan sets out 5 levels that correspond to the severity of COVID-19 in a location. Level 2 restrictions currently apply to most counties. Level 3 restrictions are in place in Dublin from midnight on 18 September 2020, and Donegal from midnight on 25 September 2020. Under level 3 restrictions, it is recommended not to travel outside the county. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001164600/https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html " Ireland,IRL,20200921,C8: International travel controls,2,,"You are requested to restrict your movements for 14 days if you arrive into Ireland from another location that is not on the COVID-19 Green List. The request to restrict movements does not apply to individuals arriving into Ireland from locations on the constantly reviewed green list: Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, Liechtenstein. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001173103/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/8868e-view-the-covid-19-travel-advice-list/ " Ireland,IRL,20200921,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face coverings must be worn in the following locations: shops, including pharmacies, supermarkets, shopping centres, libraries, cinemas and cinema complexes, theatres, concert halls, bingo halls, museums, nail salons, hair salons and barbers, tattoo and piercing parlours, travel agents and tour, operators, laundries and dry cleaners, betting shops and bookmakers http://web.archive.org/web/20201001173827/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/aac74c-guidance-on-safe-use-of-face-coverings/ " Ireland,IRL,20201002,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Operates at 50% capacity in level 3 restritions https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/" Ireland,IRL,20201007,C1: School closing,1,0,"Universities recommend to teach online where possible https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/all-third-level-colleges-moved-to-level-3-most-tuition-moved-online-1.4364731" Ireland,IRL,20201007,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/" Ireland,IRL,20201007,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/" Ireland,IRL,20201007,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/" Ireland,IRL,20201007,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/ Stay in your county apart from work, education, medical and other essential purposes, if appropriate." Ireland,IRL,20201007,E1: Income support,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/coronavirus-ireland-emergency-response" Ireland,IRL,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change to press release ""National COVID-19 Income Support Scheme"" since 23 July 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022231707/https://www.gov.ie/en/service/be74d3-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment/" Ireland,IRL,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued daily updates to the public: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022232305/https://www.gov.ie/en/news/7e0924-latest-updates-on-covid-19-coronavirus/" Ireland,IRL,20201013,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Tests for anyone with a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. And recent close contact to anyone confirmed to have COVID-19 (asymptomatic included): https://web.archive.org/web/20201022232813/https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/testing/how-to-get-tested.html" Ireland,IRL,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Last updated: 9 October 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201022233123/https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/testing/contact-tracing.html" Ireland,IRL,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"See publication ""When to wear face coverings and how to make them"" published on 15 May 2020 and updated 27 August 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201022224516/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/aac74c-guidance-on-safe-use-of-face-coverings/" Ireland,IRL,20201021,C1: School closing,2,1,"Ireland moves to Level 5 restrictions on 21 October for 6 weeks Schools and creches In line with current NPHET advice in respect of Level 5, schools, early learning and childcare services will continue to remain open and are deemed essential. https://archive.vn/oDBBe#schools-and-creches However, higher education is primarily online “with exemptions for essential onsite activities”. So that level can be considered closed. https://archive.vn/Rm9zz https://web.archive.org/web/20201019212037/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109164920/https://whatsnew.citizensinformation.ie/2020/10/19/ireland-is-moving-to-level-5-from-midnight-on-wednesday-21-october/" Ireland,IRL,20201021,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Most workplaces closed as Ireland moves to Level 5 restrictions on 21 October for 6 weeks. Professional, elite sports and inter-county Gaelic games, horse-racing and greyhound racing are permitted to continue behind closed doors. Only essential workers can travel to work and only essential retail and essential services can remain open. Construction and manufacturing can stay in operation. Coded as a 3 as most non-essential businesses are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019212037/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201021,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ireland moves to Level 5 restrictions on 21 October for 6 weeks No organised indoor gatherings should take place. No organised outdoor gatherings should take place https://web.archive.org/web/20201019212037/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201021,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Ireland moves to Level 5 restrictions on 21 October for 6 weeks At Level 5, the public health risk means that you will be asked to stay at home, with certain exemptions. There will be no gatherings other than small numbers at funerals and weddings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019212037/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#social-and-family-gatherings" Ireland,IRL,20201021,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Ireland moves to Level 5 restrictions on 21 October for 6 weeks Public transport will operate at 25% capacity for the purposes of allowing those providing essential services to get to work. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019212037/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#social-and-family-gatherings" Ireland,IRL,20201021,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Ireland moves to Level 5 restrictions on 21 October for 6 weeks At Level 5, the public health risk means that you will be asked to stay at home, with certain exemptions. There will be no gatherings other than small numbers at funerals and weddings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019212037/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#social-and-family-gatherings" Ireland,IRL,20201021,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Domestic travel restrictions Stay at home. Exercise within 5 kilometres of home. There will be a penalty for movement outside 5 kilometres of home, with the following exemptions: travel to and from work, where work involves providing an essential service to attend medical appointments and collect medicines and other health products for vital family reasons, such as providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people, and in particular for those who live alone but excluding social family visits for farming purposes, that is food production or care of animals to visit a grave https://web.archive.org/web/20201019212037/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#social-and-family-gatherings" Ireland,IRL,20201023,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy, only rate increases from 16 October. From 16 October 2020 until 31 January 2021 the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be paid at 4 rates. The rate you receive will depend on the amount you used to get paid: • • if you earned less than €200 per week - the rate of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be €203 per week • • if you earned between €200 and €299.99 per week - the rate of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be €250 per week • • if you earned between €300 and €399.99 per week - the rate of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be €300 per week • • if you earned €400 or more - you will receive €350 This rate change was announced on 19 October. It is effective from Friday 16 October, therefore payments made on Tuesday 27 October will include the new rate of €350 https://archive.vn/QCR5n " Ireland,IRL,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy, e.g. on 28 September the government announced an extension of mortgage payment break. https://archive.vn/EBkdn There is a bill being worked on, but not passed yet, to remove obstacles in accessing the protection of the personal insolvency acts, and to help borrowers at risk of losing their home. https://archive.vn/hg52k " Ireland,IRL,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy" Ireland,IRL,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy" Ireland,IRL,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change in policy" Ireland,IRL,20201030,E1: Income support,2,1,"Policy still in place " Ireland,IRL,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change " Ireland,IRL,20201030,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change " Ireland,IRL,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change " Ireland,IRL,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy change " Ireland,IRL,20201116,C1: School closing,2,1,"""In line with current NPHET advice in respect of Level 5, schools, early learning and childcare services will continue to remain open and are deemed essential. Higher and adult education: Primarily online with exemptions for essential onsite activities."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123142554/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#schools-and-creches" Ireland,IRL,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Most workplaces closed as Ireland moves to Level 5 restrictions on 21 October for 6 weeks. Professional, elite sports and inter-county Gaelic games, horse-racing and greyhound racing are permitted to continue behind closed doors. Only essential workers can travel to work and only essential retail and essential services can remain open. Construction and manufacturing can stay in operation. Coded as a 3 as most non-essential businesses are closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123142554/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#retail-and-services-for-example-hairdressers-beauticians-barbers" Ireland,IRL,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""At Level 5, the public health risk means that you will be asked to stay at home, with certain exceptions. There will be no gatherings other than small numbers at funerals and weddings."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123142554/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201116,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"People are advised to walk or cycle where possible. Public transport will operate at 25% capacity for the purposes of allowing those providing essential services to get to work. Wearing of a face covering?or mask?on public?transport is mandatory. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123142554/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#transport" Ireland,IRL,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Stay at home. Exercise within 5 kilometres of home. There will be a penalty for movement outside 5 kilometres of home, with the following exceptions: travel to and from work, where work involves providing an essential service, to attend medical appointments and collect medicines and other health products, travel to attend disability day services, travel to attend a court, for food shopping, to take school aged children to permitted training as provided for in the Exercise and Sporting section above, for vital family reasons, such as providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people, and in particular for those who live alone but excluding social family visits, for farming purposes, that is food production or care of animals, to attend a wedding or funeral and to visit a grave"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123142554/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Stay at home. Exercise within 5 kilometres of home. There will be a penalty for movement outside 5 kilometres of home, with the following exceptions: travel to and from work, where work involves providing an essential service, to attend medical appointments and collect medicines and other health products, travel to attend disability day services, travel to attend a court, for food shopping, to take school aged children to permitted training as provided for in the Exercise and Sporting section above, for vital family reasons, such as providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people, and in particular for those who live alone but excluding social family visits, for farming purposes, that is food production or care of animals, to attend a wedding or funeral and to visit a grave."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123142554/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""On November 9, Ireland implemented the EU-wide “traffic light” system to regularize travel within the EU/international travel between member states. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control publishes a weekly map that assigns countries a red, orange, grey (denoting no information), or green rating based on an agreed set of criteria including COVID-19 infection rates. International arrivals from red, orange, grey, and non-EU countries (with limited exceptions) are advised to self-isolate for 14 days. In line with the EU traffic light approach, travellers from green regions, or those arriving from Northern Ireland, are not asked to restrict their movements. Currently, all passengers entering Ireland from orange, red, and grey regions are requested to restrict their movements for 14 days."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123141724/https://ie.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ireland,IRL,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. Early learning is open but higher levels are closed except for essential onsite activities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201204457/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#schools-and-creches" Ireland,IRL,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"No change. All businesses except essential are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201204457/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#retail-and-services-for-example-hairdressers-beauticians-barbers" Ireland,IRL,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Organized events (indoor and outdoor) are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201204457/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings are not permitted except for small outdoor gatherings (involving two households but no number given) https://web.archive.org/web/20201201204457/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201124,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transit remains operational at 25% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201204457/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Residents are asked to stay home except for essential activities under the Level 5 restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201204457/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Travel more than 5 kilometres from home is not permitted without a valid reason. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201204457/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Arrivals are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival (in line with EU-wide traffic light system). No ban on arrivals. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206024447/https://ie.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Ireland,IRL,20201124,E1: Income support,2,1,"The COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment remains in place until 31 January. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206024820/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/64613-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-payment-rates-announced-19-october-2020/#rates-from-16-october-2020" Ireland,IRL,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Changed to reflect the fact that broad relief does not appear to be in place. The only measure currently in place is mortgage breaks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206025026/https://personalbanking.bankofireland.com/borrow/mortgages/mortgage-repayment-covid-19/#:~:text=Coming%2520to%2520the%2520end%2520of%2520an%2520extended%2520(6%2520month)%2520payment%2520break,-At%2520the%2520end&text=mean%2520for%2520you%253A-,Return%2520to%2520repaying%2520your%2520mortgage%253A%2520You%2520don%2527t%2520need%2520any,t%2520have%2520to%2520do%2520anything." Ireland,IRL,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information is actively shared. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201204457/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" Ireland,IRL,20201124,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Tests require GP referral and symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105191451/https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/testing/how-to-get-tested.html" Ireland,IRL,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change." Ireland,IRL,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face coverings required indoors and where distancing is impossible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206025604/https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/face-coverings-masks-and-covid-19/when-to-wear.html" Ireland,IRL,20201204,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 4th December in Ireland restaurants and pubs operating as restaurants (serving a substantial meal) can open for indoor dining with additional restrictions, with a maximum of 6 people per table. All retail shops and shopping centres can open. All services such as hairdressers, beauticians, barbers and opticians can open with strict adherence to sectoral guidance on protective measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214192520/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/" Ireland,IRL,20201204,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Organised events can take place in Ireland as long as these are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager. Gatherings of up to 15 people can take place. Face coverings are recommended in busy or crowded areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214192520/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/" Ireland,IRL,20201204,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"From 4th December public transport capacity limited to 50%. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214192520/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/" Ireland,IRL,20201204,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Recommended to stay in your county apart from work, education, medical and other essential purposes, if appropriate. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214192520/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ad569-level-3/" Ireland,IRL,20201211,E1: Income support,2,1,"The Irish Government announced additional flexibility for self-employed workers on the scheme was announced. Self-employed people in receipt of the PUP who are looking to restart their business can now earn up to €960 over an 8 week period, while retaining their full PUP entitlement. This is an increase from the €480 previously allowed over a 4 week period and comes following engagement across a number of sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214193900/https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/43e6e-briefing-on-the-governments-response-to-covid-19-friday-11-december-2020/" Iran,IRN,20200220,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"The Ministry of Health and Medical Education sent a letter to the governor of Qom, requesting to ""limit the number of pilgrims at the Fatima Masumeh Shrine and other religious sites"". However, Shia shrines in Qom remained open for pilgrims to congregate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200312121420/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/24/world/middleeast/coronavirus-iran.html" Iran,IRN,20200220,H2: Testing policy,0,,"All the news reports available in English seem to suggest that testing was very limited and did not follow a clear strategy. While there are some news articles which provide information on the number of tests being done, there is no information who are being tested. There are even reports from the field where hospital workers were quoted saying that ""testing kits and medical equipment arrive daily, but they’re given to parliament members who use most of the kits for themselves."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416125958/https://magazine.zenith.me/en/society/us-sanctions-revolutionary-guards-and-corona-pandemic-iran An article from 15 April reviewing a parliament report from Iran summarized that aggressive testing wasn't done in Iran and it is not clear if everyone who was symptomatic was even tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416125432/https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/15/world/middleeast/ap-ml-virus-outbreak-mideast.html Marking it as '0' as the testing criteria is not clear. But it should definitely be verified by someone who can access Persian news sources and understand the language. " Iran,IRN,20200222,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [http://web.archive.org/web/20200415122834/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]" Iran,IRN,20200223,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. The ban includes all theater performances and film screenings, as well as concerts and public events. [http://web.archive.org/web/20200415122834/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]" Iran,IRN,20200224,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [http://web.archive.org/web/20200415122834/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus] All sports cancelled from this day onwards too [https://web.archive.org/web/20200415131633/https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1091006/sports-events-iran-suspended-coronavirus]" Iran,IRN,20200225,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [http://web.archive.org/web/20200415122834/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]" Iran,IRN,20200226,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Administrative and Recruitment Affairs Organization ruled that telecommuting of government employees would be permissible given the health threat of coronavirus, and if necessary. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430184318/https://www.asriran.com/fa/news/716947/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%87%E2%80%8C-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%B3%D8%AA%DA%AF%D8%A7%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%DB%8C-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%DA%A9%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA " Iran,IRN,20200226,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Besides creating an application and a website to provide information, the official government’s websites also has updates on all the policies and recent news. Officially information, updates and reports are provide in state media, but no evidence of a coordinated public information campaign across different media. Links to website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183512/http://www.president.ir/en https://web.archive.org/web/20200425184220/http://irangov.ir/search?tid=286474 " Iran,IRN,20200228,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Iran has cancelled Friday Prayers for a second week across major cities amid the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) http://web.archive.org/web/20200415125412/https://en.radiofarda.com/a/iran-cancels-friday-prayers-again-due-to-coronavirus/30469021.html In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [http://web.archive.org/web/20200415122834/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]" Iran,IRN,20200229,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [http://web.archive.org/web/20200415122834/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]" Iran,IRN,20200301,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Friday prayers cancelled (see 28th February), concerts and cultural events too (see 22nd Feb) and sporting (24th February) " Iran,IRN,20200304,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Friday prayers cancelled (see 28th February), concerts and cultural events too (see 22nd Feb) and sporting (24th February) Football games officially cancelled on 4th March [https://web.archive.org/web/20200415131450/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/sports/iran-cancels-football-games-over-coronavirus-fears/1754730]" Iran,IRN,20200305,C1: School closing,3,1,"Iran closed down schools and universities on 5 March for a month to prevent a further spread of the new coronavirus disease, as the death toll from the virus continues to rise across the country. Sources: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51760563?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4ggwt/iran&link_location=live-reporting-story] [https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-iran-closed-schools-universities-death-toll-rises https://web.archive.org/web/20200422122935/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-51747782 Schools and universities across Iran remained closed as on 18 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425175724/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/18/world/coronavirus-cases-tracker.html" Iran,IRN,20200305,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Friday prayers again cancelled (as per 28th February) In a press release published by the ministry on Saturday, the ministry said, “Following strict health advice in the current situation to protect society’s health condition, all art and film events are canceled nationwide until Friday.” “It is obvious that the cancelation will be extended in case the condition continues,” the statement added. [http://web.archive.org/web/20200415122834/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/445456/Iran-cancels-cultural-events-in-attempt-to-stem-coronavirus]" Iran,IRN,20200305,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Iran's health minister announced that checkpoints would be placed between cities to limit travel. The government indicated that it may use force to limit travel between cities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116134642/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51760563" Iran,IRN,20200311,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"This article shows that public transport has been reopened slowly in capital city Tehran since 11th April with precautionary measures like wearing masks, marks on seat for social distancing.With the reopening of low-risk businesses in the city from April 11 and lifting of inter-city traffic restrictions, the partial quarantine observed since late February is gradually ending. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509111804/https://financialtribune.com/articles/people/103107/facemasks-to-become-mandatory-in-public-transportation-networks Although compared with recent weeks there was greater activity in the streets, few people were using public transport. Most in the city complied with the government's emphatic call to maintain social distancing including on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702022241/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/iran-partially-reopens-capital-coronavirus-death-toll-falls-200418150831638.html" Iran,IRN,20200314,H2: Testing policy,0,,"This news item mentions about 6000 tests per day but there is no clear policy Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200508220249/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/6-000-iranians-get-tested-daily-for-coronavirus/1766072" Iran,IRN,20200315,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""Rouhani also announced the administration’s relief plans to mitigate the economic impact of the outbreak on small businesses and the general public. The government will postpone tax payments, extend people’s installment plans and suspend utility bills for three months."" Via secondary source, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430033046/https://financialtribune.com/articles/national/102608/lockdown-ruled-out-as-coronavirus-cases-reach-14000" Iran,IRN,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Mr Jahanpour appealed to Iranians to stay at home and not travel during the two-week public holiday for Nowruz, when many families get together to celebrate, in order to help contain the spread of the virus. Iran has urged people to stay at home during Nowruz, the Persian New Year, warning that the coronavirus disease is currently killing one person every 10 minutes. ""Considering this information, make a conscious decision concerning travel, days out and family visits,” the health ministry’s spokesman tweeted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200414191246/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51968774" Iran,IRN,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Deputy Governor of Tehran Province has announced that all commercial establishments must stay closed from Sunday, March 22, except for chain supermarkets and pharmacies. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430181000/https://en.radiofarda.com/a/all-businesses-must-close-in-iran-s-capital-except-supermarkets-and-pharmacies/30502077.html" Iran,IRN,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Tehran on March 25 decided to ban all intercity travel until at least April 8."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-roundup-armenia-russia-iran/30515587.html" Iran,IRN,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Iran's government has banned internal travel and warned of a ""second wave"" of its coronavirus disease outbreak, as the official death toll passed 2,000. Spokesman Ali Rabiei lamented that some people had ignored advice and travelled during the Nowruz new year holidays. As a result, he said, people would no longer be able to leave their cities and would soon face other restrictions. Iran's leaders have so far resisted imposing lockdowns despite it being one of the world's worst-hit countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330071643/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52039298" Iran,IRN,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government banned all new trips between cities." Iran,IRN,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government banned all new trips between cities. Link: https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-roundup-armenia-russia-iran/30515587.html" Iran,IRN,20200405,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Authorities had ordered most government agencies and all non-essential businesses to remain closed for a week after the Nowruz holiday ended on April 4. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430182025/https://newschannel9.com/news/coronavirus/iran-begins-lifting-restrictions-after-brief-virus-lockdown" Iran,IRN,20200406,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1," “To stay home remains a principle, but we are in such a situation that we cannot say businesses should not work at all for a long time,” Mr Rouhani said. “We cannot put aside social distancing, but should make it smart?.?.?.?If hygienic issues are not observed, we might fall into difficult conditions again.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200416181338/https://www.ft.com/content/9ee6f251-f3ee-4d42-8cac-e372f8564088" Iran,IRN,20200407,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ban on cultural, religious and sports gatherings continues to be in place. ran is also likely to ban all public events marking the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan which starts in late April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413115042/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-renews-coronavirus-warning-as-low-risk-activities-re-start-idUSKCN21T0AO " Iran,IRN,20200407,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On March 25, the Government banned all intercity travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413114359/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-roundup-armenia-russia-iran/30515587.html This ban is set to be lifted on 20 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413114638/https://financialtribune.com/articles/national/102810/iran-set-to-lift-travel-curbs-as-corona-containment-improves" Iran,IRN,20200407,E1: Income support,1,0,"""...The government plans to allocate 50,000 billion rials (about $305 million) to unemployment insurance fund to support those who have lost their jobs amid the outbreak of coronavirus....As per the joint guideline signed by the Cooperatives Ministry and the Social Security Organization on March 30, workers of 10 job groups and economic subsectors that have been hit by coronavirus outbreak and are subject to the provisions of the Islamic Republic of Iran Labor Law, the Social Security Act and the Unemployment Insurance Law will qualify to receive unemployment benefits for three months.” Via secondary source, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430030504/https://financialtribune.com/articles/domestic-economy/102738/iran-to-tap-into-wealth-fund-to-combat-covid-19 ""However, given the minuscule size of these loans — less than $65 or equivalent to the monthly income needed for a family of two in Iran to remain just above the extreme poverty line — the effectiveness of such measures in reducing the economic impact of COVID-19 is highly questionable."" Via secondary source, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430031905/https://www.mei.edu/publications/iran-and-economic-fallout-covid-19" Iran,IRN,20200409,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ban on cultural, religious and sports gatherings continues to be in place. Iran is also likely to ban all public events marking the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan which starts in late April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413115042/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-renews-coronavirus-warning-as-low-risk-activities-re-start-idUSKCN21T0AO" Iran,IRN,20200410,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ban on cultural, religious and sports gatherings continues to be in place. ran is also likely to ban all public events marking the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan which starts in late April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413115042/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-renews-coronavirus-warning-as-low-risk-activities-re-start-idUSKCN21T0AO " Iran,IRN,20200411,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On 11 April, The Iranian government permitted businesses and workers in the country's outlying areas to return to work. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413113000/https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/iran/.premium-iran-lifting-closure-is-a-risky-bet-for-a-country-on-the-brink-1.8760698 On 18 April, Iran lifted lockdown in Tehran and called on government and private-sector employees to return to work. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425175724/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/18/world/coronavirus-cases-tracker.html" Iran,IRN,20200411,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The news published in Guardian on 6th May mentions that Iran reopen intercity travel since April 11. ""Tehran on Wednesday reported 1,680 new infections, nearly double the figure four days ago and the highest daily figure since 11 April when it allowed a phased return to work amid fears of economic collapse. A ban on travel between cities and business at shopping malls has since also been lifted"". (I could not find some more news items to ensure this statement and I think this lift was also lifted partially.)Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200509112700/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/06/global-report-iranian-infections-rise-as-france-plans-for-resurgence" Iran,IRN,20200414,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ban on cultural, religious and sports gatherings continues to be in place. Iran is also likely to ban all public events marking the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan which starts in late April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413115042/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-renews-coronavirus-warning-as-low-risk-activities-re-start-idUSKCN21T0AO" Iran,IRN,20200414,H2: Testing policy,0,,"All the news reports available in English seem to suggest that testing was very limited and did not follow a clear strategy. While there are some news articles which provide information on the number of tests being done, there is no information who are being tested. There are even reports from the field where hospital workers were quoted saying that ""testing kits and medical equipment arrive daily, but they’re given to parliament members who use most of the kits for themselves."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416125958/https://magazine.zenith.me/en/society/us-sanctions-revolutionary-guards-and-corona-pandemic-iran An article from 15 April reviewing a parliament report from Iran summarized that aggressive testing wasn't done in Iran and it is not clear if everyone who was symptomatic was even tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416125432/https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/15/world/middleeast/ap-ml-virus-outbreak-mideast.html" Iran,IRN,20200414,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No word on any contact tracing measures till 2 March. On 3 March, the government released a surveillance app which would advise if the user should go to a hospital to get checked. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413125205/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/epgkmz/iran-launched-an-app-that-claimed-to-diagnose-coronavirus-instead-it-collected-location-data-on-millions-of-people However, it is not clear if the government is using the data to conduct contact tracing. From the lack of any news on it, it seems like there is no contact tracing policy as such." Iran,IRN,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Official websites publish information and reports in state media, but no evidence of social media campaigns. Archived links: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183512/http://www.president.ir/en https://web.archive.org/web/20200425184220/http://irangov.ir/search?tid=286474" Iran,IRN,20200418,H2: Testing policy,0,,"All the news reports available in English seem to suggest that testing was very limited and did not follow a clear strategy. While there are some news articles which provide information on the number of tests being done, there is no information who are being tested. There are even reports from the field where hospital workers were quoted saying that ""testing kits and medical equipment arrive daily, but they’re given to parliament members who use most of the kits for themselves."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416125958/https://magazine.zenith.me/en/society/us-sanctions-revolutionary-guards-and-corona-pandemic-iran An article from 15 April reviewing a parliament report from Iran summarized that aggressive testing wasn't done in Iran and it is not clear if everyone who was symptomatic was even tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416125432/https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/15/world/middleeast/ap-ml-virus-outbreak-mideast.html" Iran,IRN,20200419,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Policy in continuation https://web.archive.org/web/20200507152313/https://www.bloombergquint.com/onweb/iran-extends-prisoner-furlough-and-school-closures " Iran,IRN,20200419,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"'Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has advised Iranians to observe social distancing measures during the Muslim Ramadan fasting month beginning this week and to cancel mass gatherings' https://web.archive.org/web/20200525201416/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-regional-wrap/30632836.html " Iran,IRN,20200420,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Seeking a balance between protecting public health and shielding the economy, the government...has extended closures of schools and universities and banned cultural, religious and sports gatherings."" Via Reuters, archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425180837/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/business-as-usual-in-iran-as-malls-bazaars-reopen-amid-coronavirus-idUSKBN2221SY" Iran,IRN,20200420,C8: International travel controls,0,,"No evidence of border closures as of 15 April 2020. Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182518/https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-travel-restrictions.html Verified via search of IATA website on 25 April 2020. Archived link not available: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safety/health/diseases/government-measures-related-to-coronavirus/?search=iran&ordering=DateDesc " Iran,IRN,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bloombergquint.com/onweb/iran-extends-prisoner-furlough-and-school-closures#bypass-sw" Iran,IRN,20200501,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525200132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Key Policy Responses as of May 21, 2020 FISCAL Key measures include (i.) moratorium on tax payments due to the government for a period of three months (7 percent of GDP); (ii) subsidized loans for affected businesses and vulnerable households (4.4 percent of GDP); (iii.) extra funding for the health sector (2 percent of GDP); (iv.) cash transfers to vulnerable households (0.3 percent of GDP) and; (v.) support to the unemployment insurance fund (0.3 percent of GDP). Sukuk bonds and the National Development Fund will provide part of the financing. On April 15, the government embarked on its biggest-ever initial public offering, selling its residual shares in 18 companies (including 12 percent share of Social Welfare Fund (SHASTA), the largest public company) to generate income as it struggles with the economic consequences of COVID-19 and U.S. sanctions. The estimated privatization proceeds are at around 165 trillion rials (0.6 percent of GDP) from banks and insurance companies and 70 trillion rials (0.2 percent of GDP) from SHASTA. On May 3, the government’s spokesman said that shares of four state-owned oil refineries will begin to be offered to the public soon. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank of Iran has (i.) announced the allocation of funds to import medicine; (ii.) agreed with commercial banks that they postpone by three months the repayment of loans due in February 2020; (iii.) offered temporary penalty waivers for customers with non-performing loans; and (iv.) expanded contactless payments and increased the limits for bank transactions in order to reduce the circulation of banknotes and the exchange of debit cards. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS The Central Bank of Iran announced it injected USD 1.5 billion in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the rial." Iran,IRN,20200503,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 3rd MayIran’s President Hassan Rouhani announced that they will open schools beginning May 16. Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-open-schools-coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-mosques.html#ixzz6LwRB1YbXLink:https://web.archive.org/web/20200509110024/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-open-schools-coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-mosques.html" Iran,IRN,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"It was announced on 3rd May by President Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said mosques would reopen across large parts of the country Mondayhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200509110720/https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-to-reopen-many-mosques-as-lockdown-eases-president-hassan-rouhani-296382" Iran,IRN,20200505,H2: Testing policy,0,," According to Aljazeera 5th May,2020,""Scientists in Iran are ramping up efforts to fight COVID-19, with a focus on new, locally-produced testing kits. Link :https://web.archive.org/web/20200516104801/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/iranian-scientists-ramp-efforts-improve-covid-19-tests-200505103530644.html" Iran,IRN,20200509,C3: Cancel public events,2,0," On Friday 9th May, prayer gatherings resumed in up to 180 Iranian cities and towns seen at low risk of coronavirus contagion after a two-month suspension, state media reported. The resumption of Friday prayers — still banned in the capital Tehran and some other major cities — followed the reopening last Monday of 132 mosques in areas consistently free of the virus.Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200516095027/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-locks-down-southwest-county-after-spike-in-coronavirus-cases-idUSKBN22M0Q7" Iran,IRN,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to Reuters 11th May "" travel restrictions will also apply to nine other counties in oil-rich Khuzestan, Tasnim .https://web.archive.org/web/20200516093723/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-iran/iran-locks-down-southwest-county-after-spike-in-coronavirus-cases-idUSKBN22M0Q7" Iran,IRN,20200514,C8: International travel controls,0,,"The news published in Financial Times on 11th May mentions that Iran Air will resume its flight to Amsterdam n Thursday , 14th May, 2010. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200516101608/https://financialtribune.com/articles/travel/103311/irans-airport-traffic-down-70" Iran,IRN,20200516,C1: School closing,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525194733/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-open-schools-coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-mosques.html May 4, 2020 After opening mosques and religious sites in a number of cities with low coronavirus infection rates this week, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani announced yesterday May 3 that they will open schools beginning May 16. Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-open-schools-coronavirus-covid19-pandemic-mosques.html#ixzz6NU85BLR8" Iran,IRN,20200517,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525201416/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-regional-wrap/30632836.html" Iran,IRN,20200517,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525200132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Key Policy Responses as of May 21, 2020 FISCAL Key measures include (i.) moratorium on tax payments due to the government for a period of three months (7 percent of GDP); (ii) subsidized loans for affected businesses and vulnerable households (4.4 percent of GDP); (iii.) extra funding for the health sector (2 percent of GDP); (iv.) cash transfers to vulnerable households (0.3 percent of GDP) and; (v.) support to the unemployment insurance fund (0.3 percent of GDP). Sukuk bonds and the National Development Fund will provide part of the financing. On April 15, the government embarked on its biggest-ever initial public offering, selling its residual shares in 18 companies (including 12 percent share of Social Welfare Fund (SHASTA), the largest public company) to generate income as it struggles with the economic consequences of COVID-19 and U.S. sanctions. The estimated privatization proceeds are at around 165 trillion rials (0.6 percent of GDP) from banks and insurance companies and 70 trillion rials (0.2 percent of GDP) from SHASTA. On May 3, the government’s spokesman said that shares of four state-owned oil refineries will begin to be offered to the public soon. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank of Iran has (i.) announced the allocation of funds to import medicine; (ii.) agreed with commercial banks that they postpone by three months the repayment of loans due in February 2020; (iii.) offered temporary penalty waivers for customers with non-performing loans; and (iv.) expanded contactless payments and increased the limits for bank transactions in order to reduce the circulation of banknotes and the exchange of debit cards. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS The Central Bank of Iran announced it injected USD 1.5 billion in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the rial." Iran,IRN,20200517,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Official websites publish information and reports in state media, but no evidence of social media campaigns. Archived links: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183512/http://www.president.ir/en https://web.archive.org/web/20200425184220/http://irangov.ir/search?tid=286474" Iran,IRN,20200517,H2: Testing policy,2,,"TEHRAN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Iran will double the number of daily COVID-19 tests in the coming days, a senior medical official was quoted as saying by Press TV on Wednesday. The number of daily tests will double, from the current 10,000 tests per day, to 20,000 to help authorities better deal with the disease outbreak, Alireza Biglari, head of the Pasteur Institute of Iran, was quoted as saying. Biglari said that the number of labs carrying out tests for COVID-19 have also increased to a total of 90 recently across the country. According to the report, several Iranian biomedicine companies have recently obtained certificates from health authorities to produce COVID-19 test kits on a commercial scale. In producing the test kits, ""we are self-sufficient,"" Biglari added. Iran's ministry of health on Wednesday reported a total number of 47,593 cases of novel coronavirus infection, of whom 3,036 have died. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525202544/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/02/c_138939068.htm" Iran,IRN,20200517,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"AC19 -- IRAN'S NATIONAL COVID-19 ""DETECTION"" APP The app, which is named AC19, was released last week and was made available through a dedicated website, the official Play Store, and other third-party app stores. The app was released while Iran is in the midst of a national health crisis, with the country being one of the most impacted countries in the world by the novel COVID-19 coronavirus. After it's release, Iran's Health Ministry sent a mass SMS message to all Iranians urging them to install the app to check potential COVID-19 symptoms. The app would let users register using their phone number and then ask Iranians to answer a series of questions related to coronavirus symptoms. The idea was to let Iranians determine if they had severe symptoms, in order to prevent citizens from needlessly flooding local hospitals. However, the app would also request access to real-time geo-location details, which it would immediately upload to a remote backend. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525203044/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7187764/" Iran,IRN,20200524,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525201416/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-regional-wrap/30632836.html closure of the religious sites, visited every year by millions of pilgrims who often touch and kiss the shrines, had triggered protests by hard-liners who attempted to break in to the two shrines. Museums and historical sites were reopened on May 24. All government employees working from home must return to their offices on May 30, Rohani said over the weekend. Sports activities are due to resume without spectators and universities are due to reopen in early June." Iran,IRN,20200526,C1: School closing,2,0,"According to news published in Al Monitor ""On Sunday, museums and historical sites were allowed to reopen, and universities are scheduled to resume in-person classes June 6."" Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html#ixzz6OHyuLdoo Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200603082404/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html" Iran,IRN,20200526,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525201416/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-regional-wrap/30632836.html Museums and historical sites were reopened on May 24. All government employees working from home must return to their offices on May 30, Rohani said over the weekend. Sports activities are due to resume without spectators and universities are due to reopen in early June. Quote from the IMF - On May 26 all businesses and major religious sites were opened. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703000939/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iran,IRN,20200526,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No information is found on announcement of any new policy . The previous policy is assumed to be continued ." Iran,IRN,20200526,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Mosques and key religious sites in Iran that attract millions of Muslim pilgrims each year were closed in mid-March.Hassan Rouhani on 25th May, holy sites can open one hour after dawn and must close one hour before According to Agence France-Presse, worshippers at the Shah Abdol-Azim shrine in southern Tehran were required to wear a mask, walk through a disinfection tunnel and have their temperature checked.it is assumed that there is no restriction on gathering now with precautionary measures. Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html#ixzz6OI8hGrw7 Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html#ixzz6OI8Prb7W Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html#ixzz6OI8IDP7q Link:https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/iran-shrines-reopen-coronavirus-rouhani-shia-mosques.html" Iran,IRN,20200526,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No new policy identified. So continuation of previous policy is assumed." Iran,IRN,20200526,C8: International travel controls,0,,"There is no new policy identified or found." Iran,IRN,20200604,C1: School closing,2,0,"No changes yet, but new restrictions imminent due to second wave link - https://web.archive.org/web/20200615153820/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/04/iran-faces-crisis-amid-record-number-of-daily-coronavirus-infections" Iran,IRN,20200604,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Explaining how the restaurants work after reopening, the technical deputy of the Ministry of Health's Center for Environmental and Occupational Health announced the ban on reception halls, swimming pools, saunas and massages. ""We do not currently have a decision on reopening the halls and high-profile sports"" -quote from article http://web.archive.org/web/20200615152534/https://behdasht.gov.ir/%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%B5%DB%8C/%D9%81%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%BE%D8%B0%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C%D8%8C-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B1%D8%8C-%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7-%D9%88-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%DA%A9%D8%B2-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A7%DA%98-%D9%87%D9%85%DA%86%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%85%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA" Iran,IRN,20200604,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No changes yet, but new restrictions imminent due to second wave link - https://web.archive.org/web/20200615153820/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/04/iran-faces-crisis-amid-record-number-of-daily-coronavirus-infections" Iran,IRN,20200604,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No changes yet, but new restrictions imminent due to second wave link - https://web.archive.org/web/20200615153820/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/04/iran-faces-crisis-amid-record-number-of-daily-coronavirus-infections" Iran,IRN,20200604,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No changes yet, but new restrictions imminent due to second wave link - https://web.archive.org/web/20200615153820/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/04/iran-faces-crisis-amid-record-number-of-daily-coronavirus-infections" Iran,IRN,20200616,C1: School closing,2,0,"After four-months of lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, kindergartens across the country began their activities observing social distancing rules and health protocols, Mehr reported. Following President Hassan Rouhani’s order, the kindergartens started working in compliance with the protocols of the Ministry of Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617025934/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/448927/Kindergartens-reopen-after-4-months-of-lockdown" Iran,IRN,20200617,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Iran’s acting minister of industry, mining and trade announced that the country’s 80 percent of trade border points, which had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, have been reopened, IRNA reported https://web.archive.org/web/20200703012027/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/449271/80-of-Iran-s-trade-border-points-reopened" Iran,IRN,20200621,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"President Hassan Rouhani has said that the movie theaters and concert halls will resume activities with 50 percent of their capacity on June 21 after an over three-month-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He made the remarks in a meeting held at the Coronavirus Combat and Prevention Headquarters on Saturday, adding that it is necessary to observe healthcare protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629225341/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/448550/Movie-theaters-concert-halls-to-resume-activities-after-virus" Iran,IRN,20200624,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The IPL will resumed on June 24 with a match between Foolad and Esteghlal. Plans remain in place for all matches to be completed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703013725/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/449038/Iran-league-will-definitely-resume-official" Iran,IRN,20200705,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From 5th July 2020, 'the Iranian government issued the mask mandate. The new rules require those in Tehran’s subway, riding buses or indoors to wear them. Rouhani said those seeking “public services” also will be required to wear a mask' https://web.archive.org/web/20200903111438/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/iran-mandates-masks-as-public-shrugs-off-resurgent-virus/2020/07/05/669054f6-bec2-11ea-8908-68a2b9eae9e0_story.html" Iran,IRN,20200711,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"All indoor sports activities are suspended for one week (Jul 11). http://archive.today/2020.07.11-165720/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/449880/Sports-activities-halted-again-in-Tehran" Iran,IRN,20200711,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"""A police official in Tehran announced the closure of all wedding and mourning venues in the capital until further notice"". http://archive.today/2020.07.11-170652/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/iran-s-president-calls-for-ban-on-weddings-wakes-to-halt-covid-12924234" Iran,IRN,20200711,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Rouhollah Latifi told IRNA on Saturday that the border seal-off for the purpose of quarantine has remained only with two neighboring states. With enforcing protective and health protocols in coordination with two neighboring states, the remaining borders will reopen, the spokesman said.Earlier this month, Iran’s acting minister of industry, mining and trade announced that the country’s 80 percent of trade border points, which had been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, have been reopened. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200725080432/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/449858/Cross-border-trade-running-despite-coronavirus-pandemic" Iran,IRN,20200711,E1: Income support,1,0,"No notable change, IMF website updated on July 16 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717222701/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iran,IRN,20200711,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"IMF website updated on July 16, 2020: A moratorium on tax payments due to the government is in place; the Central Bank offered temporary penalty waivers for customers with non-performing loans. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717222701/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iran,IRN,20200713,C1: School closing,3,0,"Universities and schools will be closed for one week in Tehran and other metropolitan areas, from Monday 13 on. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717221425/https://www.bbc.com/afrique/monde-53431887 Les cérémonies sociales, culturelles et religieuses ont également été temporairement interdites." Iran,IRN,20200713,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Libraries, cinemas, theatres and wedding venues are closed for one week in Tehran and other metropolitan areas, from Monday 13 on.https://web.archive.org/web/20200717221425/https://www.bbc.com/afrique/monde-53431887" Iran,IRN,20200713,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Ceremonies and social events are cancelled for one week in Tehran and other metropolitan areas, from Monday 13 on.https://web.archive.org/web/20200717221425/https://www.bbc.com/afrique/monde-53431887" Iran,IRN,20200718,C1: School closing,3,0,"No updates found on this policy. So previously policy is assumed to be continued." Iran,IRN,20200718,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No updates found on this policy. So previously policy is assumed to be continued." Iran,IRN,20200718,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No updates found on this policy. So previously policy is assumed to be continued." Iran,IRN,20200718,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"No updates found on this policy. So previously policy is assumed to be continued." Iran,IRN,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"During the Eid al-Adha festivities (30th-31st July 2020), authorities have banned the slaughter of livestock, except for in designated slaughterhouses in accordance with strict guidelines, and where livestock should be packaged before distribution. https://web.archive.org/web/20200802114703/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1709886/middle-east " Iran,IRN,20200804,C1: School closing,3,0,"No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued" Iran,IRN,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued" Iran,IRN,20200804,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued" Iran,IRN,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued" Iran,IRN,20200804,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued" Iran,IRN,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued" Iran,IRN,20200804,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued" Iran,IRN,20200804,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued" Iran,IRN,20200804,E1: Income support,1,0,"No new updates/policy available . So previous policy is assumed to be continued" Iran,IRN,20200818,C1: School closing,3,0,"Ali Maher, Deputy Planning and Supervision Officer of the National Coronavirus Task Force in the capital, expressed on 18 August that, 'the Tehran Task Force is generally opposed to the reopening of schools and universities in person' in Tehran, because of a lack of proper infrastructure and 'the necessary preparation for the admission of students in the educational spaces. http://archive.vn/V2XfD" Iran,IRN,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Alireza Ra'isi, the Deputy Minister of Health, re-emphasized on 18 August that, ""Any mourning ceremony is forbidden in closed spaces ..."" http://archive.vn/V2XfD" Iran,IRN,20200824,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"According to the UK Foreign Office, 'Some measures are still in place in parts of Iran, including temporary closure of high risk businesses and shrines', however, there are 'no country-wide restrictions in place on shops, restaurants, markets, beaches or most leisure activities...In practice, some restaurants, markets and shops remain closed or may have restrictions in place on the number of shoppers they will admit.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200903110224/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20200824,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No further updates: large events remain cancelled or 'held behind closed doors'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903110224/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20200824,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No further updates. 'There are reports of travel restrictions in several provinces, including to important tourism and pilgrimage areas'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903110224/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20200824,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From 5th July 2020, 'the Iranian government issued the mask mandate. The new rules require those in Tehran’s subway, riding buses or indoors to wear them. Rouhani said those seeking “public services” also will be required to wear a mask' https://web.archive.org/web/20200903111438/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/iran-mandates-masks-as-public-shrugs-off-resurgent-virus/2020/07/05/669054f6-bec2-11ea-8908-68a2b9eae9e0_story.html" Iran,IRN,20200903,C1: School closing,3,0,"No update as of yet. Schools generally have been shut since March, but are set to open nationwide next week (for the start of the new academic year). Schools in red zones however will remain shut. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903105723/https://en.radiofarda.com/a/iran-students-to-start-school-except-in-red-zones-next-week-amid-covid-fears/30813641.html" Iran,IRN,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"There appear to be no new policies in place. According to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office: ""There are no country-wide restrictions in place on shops, restaurants, markets, beaches or most leisure activities"" however, ""Some measures are still in place in parts of Iran, including temporary closure of high risk businesses and shrines, and cancellation of some public events. While restrictions for COVID-19 have been gradually lifted since April, each province is able to introduce restrictions to respond to localised peaks in infections. This may include lockdown and restriction of movement, and may be introduced with little warning."" Red zones (high risk areas in the country)include Tehran, Qom, Mazandaran, East Azarbaijan, Isfahan, Yazd, Khorasan Razavi, North Khorasan, Semnan, Gilan, Zanjan, Qazvin, and Kerman provinces. Stricter restrictions appear to be in place in these areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914122501/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200914122558/https://ifpnews.com/irans-covid-19-cases-hit-400000-ministry" Iran,IRN,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Again, no new policies. The UK Foreign Office maintains: ""Large events such as concerts and sports matches remain either cancelled or held behind closed doors"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200914122501/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20200905,C1: School closing,3,0,"From 5th September, schools nationwide reopened (apart from in red zones where infection rates remain high) https://web.archive.org/web/20200924135007/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/452046/Schools-set-to-open-Sept-5-amid-pandemic" Iran,IRN,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to the UK Foreign Office, there are no nationwide restrictions ""in place on shops, restaurants, markets, beaches or most leisure activities"" although ""in practice, some restaurants, markets and shops remain closed or may have restrictions in place on the number of shoppers they will admit restrictions"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200924140210/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The UK Foreign Office maintains that ""While restrictions for COVID-19 have been gradually lifted since April, each province is able to introduce restrictions to respond to localised peaks in infections. This may include lockdown and restriction of movement, and may be introduced with little warning. There are reports of travel restrictions in several provinces, including to important tourism and pilgrimage areas"" however no specific regional restrictions could be identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924140210/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus " Iran,IRN,20200915,E1: Income support,1,0,"There appears to be no update on Iran's income support policies. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924141305/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iran,IRN,20200915,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Again, no major update to debt/contract relief policies, or any indication that they have come to an end. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924141305/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iran,IRN,20200925,C1: School closing,3,0,"No change found. Schools continue to resume activity after 7 months of closure. " Iran,IRN,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to the UK Foreign Office, there are no nationwide restrictions ""in place on shops, restaurants, markets, beaches or most leisure activities"" although ""in practice, some restaurants, markets and shops remain closed or may have restrictions in place on the number of shoppers they will admit restrictions"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200924140210/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As of 3rd October, Iran has re-imposed strict measures to tackle COVID19. ""The restrictions are largely the same as those taken early in the pandemic in Iran, which stopped short of imposing a full lockdown, despite facing the Middle East's deadliest outbreak."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005130402/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/10/04/Coronavirus-Iran-reimposes-restrictive-COVID-19-measures-in-Tehran" Iran,IRN,20200925,E1: Income support,1,0,"No changes found." Iran,IRN,20200925,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes found." Iran,IRN,20200925,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Iran is currently testing anyone symptomatic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525202544/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/02/c_138939068.htm" Iran,IRN,20200925,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Iran has a national COVID-19 detection app for contact tracing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525203044/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7187764/" Iran,IRN,20201003,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of 3rd October, Iran has re-imposed strict measures to tackle COVID19. ""Under the restrictions, universities and education centers, mosques, cinemas, museums, wedding halls, beauty salons, gyms, cafes, zoos and swimming pools would be closed, state TV reported. ""Cultural and social events and conferences"" were cancelled and Friday prayers would not be held, it added."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005130402/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/10/04/Coronavirus-Iran-reimposes-restrictive-COVID-19-measures-in-Tehran" Iran,IRN,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"As of 3rd October, Iran has re-imposed strict measures to tackle COVID19. ""The restrictions are largely the same as those taken early in the pandemic in Iran, which stopped short of imposing a full lockdown, despite facing the Middle East's deadliest outbreak."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005130402/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/10/04/Coronavirus-Iran-reimposes-restrictive-COVID-19-measures-in-Tehran" Iran,IRN,20201003,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As of 3rd October, Iran has re-imposed strict measures to tackle COVID19. ""The restrictions are largely the same as those taken early in the pandemic in Iran, which stopped short of imposing a full lockdown, despite facing the Middle East's deadliest outbreak."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005130402/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/10/04/Coronavirus-Iran-reimposes-restrictive-COVID-19-measures-in-Tehran" Iran,IRN,20201003,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As of 3rd October, Iran has re-imposed strict measures to tackle COVID19. ""The restrictions are largely the same as those taken early in the pandemic in Iran, which stopped short of imposing a full lockdown, despite facing the Middle East's deadliest outbreak."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005130402/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/10/04/Coronavirus-Iran-reimposes-restrictive-COVID-19-measures-in-Tehran" Iran,IRN,20201003,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As of 3rd October, Iran has re-imposed strict measures to tackle COVID19. ""The restrictions are largely the same as those taken early in the pandemic in Iran, which stopped short of imposing a full lockdown, despite facing the Middle East's deadliest outbreak."" Early on, there had been a ban in interstate travel in Iran. http://web.archive.org/web/20201005130402/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/10/04/Coronavirus-Iran-reimposes-restrictive-COVID-19-measures-in-Tehran" Iran,IRN,20201006,C1: School closing,3,1,"Closed due to covid 19. /web/20201014004101/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Iran,IRN,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No measures in place. /web/20201014005525/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19/. Iraq Embassay /web/20201014005712/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Iraq " Iran,IRN,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Effective October 3rd. Universities, schools, cinemas, hair and beauty salons, events, sports clubs, cafes, indoor pools and gyms should be among places that should be shut down for one week in the capital. /web/20201014011646/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/3/iran-to-implement-stricter-restrictions-as-covid-cases-mount" Iran,IRN,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Effective October 3rd. Universities, schools, cinemas, hair and beauty salons, events, sports clubs, cafes, indoor pools and gyms should be among places that should be shut down for one week in the capital. /web/20201014011646/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/3/iran-to-implement-stricter-restrictions-as-covid-cases-mount" Iran,IRN,20201006,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No new news on transportation. As of September 26 article masks and hand santizer are offered on buses. Fewer people are taking transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116133723/https://financialtribune.com/articles/people/105465/covid-19-takes-a-69m-toll-on-iran-s-public-transport-fleet" Iran,IRN,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Article dated 10-3-2020, the top anti-COVID coordinator for Tehran called on the capital’s governor to impose a one-week closure of a wide range of businesses to slow the spread of the virus. /web/20201014015002/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/3/iran-to-implement-stricter-restrictions-as-covid-cases-mount" Iran,IRN,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The president also reiterated that it is now illegal to cross the border to neighbouring Iraq to take part in religious pilgrimages this year. Each year, millions of Muslims flock to Iraq to observe mourning ceremonies. /web/20201014015002/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/3/iran-to-implement-stricter-restrictions-as-covid-cases-mount" Iran,IRN,20201006,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The president also reiterated that it is now illegal to cross the border to neighbouring Iraq to take part in religious pilgrimages this year. Each year, millions of Muslims flock to Iraq to observe mourning ceremonies. /web/20201014015002/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/3/iran-to-implement-stricter-restrictions-as-covid-cases-mount" Iran,IRN,20201006,E1: Income support,0,,"There appears to be no update on Iran's income support policies. /web/20201015001153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Iran,IRN,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There appears to be no update on Iran's income support policies. /web/20201015001153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Iran,IRN,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Media has been reporting on surges on COVID. /web/20201015001917/https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-10-14/iran-virus-death-toll-hits-record-high-3rd-time-in-week " Iran,IRN,20201006,H2: Testing policy,2,," If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you are advised to take a test and to self-isolate at home until you receive the results. If the symptoms are not serious you should continue to self-isolate at home but if the symptoms persist and/or worsen then you are advised to go to a hospital for treatment. If you are a mono-British national, you should contact your Travel Insurance provider for advice; if you test positive for COVID-19, you will be referred to a specialist Coronavirus hospital or unit. /web/20201015012336/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Can not find any contract tracing. " Iran,IRN,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"It is now mandatory to wear face masks in enclosed public places. While this is not a legal requirement, you may be denied service if you do not comply. /web/20201015012336/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus " Iran,IRN,20201007,C1: School closing,3,1,"Closed due to covid19. Unesco site. https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Iran,IRN,20201015,C1: School closing,3,0,"The UNESCO school closure tracker for the period from 15 Oct- 25 Oct indicates that schools are partially open. (https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse). The announcement on 24th Oct of increased restrictions appears to indicate that closures are targeted (see note on 26th Oct) " Iran,IRN,20201015,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The previous note on 6th October refers to the closure of venues in the capital. As such, this is targeted regionally, hence the code ""T"". It refers to venues rather than the size of gatherings and although no information about a policy which specifies size of gatherings has been found, this policy may effectively limit the size of gatherings. On balance a code of ""3"" may be appropriate here." Iran,IRN,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In previous note, the closure of businesses does not necessarily lead to a policy requirement that people stay at home. No clear policy details were found about a requirement to stay at home, and other news items suggest that the policies tend to be at the level of recommendations with calls for them to be tightened. e.g. ""Observation of health protocols must be obligatory. Just earnestly requesting people to wear masks, avoid gatherings, or postpone visits to places which are potential hotspots of coronavirus will not work at all. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.29-083023/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/453792/Leniency-toward-Covid-19-may-prove-tragic Hence, the code has been changed to the previous level ""1G""." Iran,IRN,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Announcement on 14th October of new travel restrictions affecting certain cities, suggests that the policy is targeted rather than general (see below). Uk Government Foreign Office advice does not refer to general travel restrictions, although notes that there may be regional variations introduced at short notice. The announcement on 14th October includes the following: ""President Hassan Rouhani authorized travel restrictions to be imposed in the capital Tehran as well as in Karaj, Mashhad, Isfahan and Urmia, said Health Minister Saeed Namaki on Wednesday."" ""According to the new restrictions, only the cars belonging to the citizens of these five cities are allowed to enter their hometown, and other cars will be denied entry, unless they prove they live in one of those cities."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-200607/http://irangov.ir/detail/349121" Iran,IRN,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"""Facemasks will become compulsory in public (indoors and outdoors) in Tehran starting next from October 10 with fines for those who breach the law."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-173342/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19%23N" Iran,IRN,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Article from Tehran Times appears to suggest public health information campaign exists and does so largely at the level of recommendations, thus ""1G: Public officials urge caution"" may be appropriate code here. However, with further increases in numbers of people affected by Covid, the article suggests that the health minister and head of national taskforce are calling for increased enforcement. ""Observation of health protocols must be obligatory. Just earnestly requesting people to wear masks, avoid gatherings, or postpone visits to places which are potential hotspots of coronavirus will not work at all. Most countries, especially developed countries, have introduced harsh penalties for breaking health protocols. However, after eight months the national task force to combat the coronavirus has declared fines for those ignoring the health protocols. Still, the sum announced is so little that it can hardly prove effective. It is just about two dollars. We ourselves have noticed that some people shrug off recommendations by people as they refuse to wear masks or observe social distancing in buses or metro."" http://archive.today/2020.10.29-083023/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/453792/Leniency-toward-Covid-19-may-prove-tragic" Iran,IRN,20201020,H2: Testing policy,2,,"'Dr Rouhani said, ""The Ministry of Health now performs 25,000 COVID-19 tests per day and the government will provide the cost of another 15,000 tests. Thus, the number of daily corona tests in the country will reach 40,000"". The president added, ""If the Ministry of Health has to buy new COVID-19 test kits, the government will help, and today I told the Minister of Health that in the first phase we will buy 20 million new kits, but in the meantime, we will buy as much as necessary"".' http://archive.today/2020.10.26-185526/http://www.president.ir/en/117856" Iran,IRN,20201026,C1: School closing,3,0,"Announcement of increased restrictions for 43 cities on irangov.ir ""Rabiei stated that with these restrictions, occupation groups 2, 3 and 4 will be shut down to harness the disease prevalence."" ""Occupation group 3 includes: Universities, schools, seminaries, vocational schools, language institutes, libraries, kindergartens, indoor swimming pools, cinemas, theatres, museums, reception halls, hairdressing salons, mosques, public transportation (with limited activity), and in-person exams."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Targeted measures announced affecting 43 cities. Details of each of the ""occupation groups"" referred to in this announcement are given (ranging from schools, universities, shopping malls, social cultural and religious events). ""Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei announced on Saturday that from Monday, October 26 until November 20, only half of the government employees will be at work. The government spokesman noted that the National Coronavirus Headquarters has approved tough restrictions for 43 cities that are in emergency situation due to non-compliance with health protocols; and these restrictions will be applied as of Monday this week. He said the list of these cities will be announced to the governors later on. Rabiei stated that with these restrictions, occupation groups 2, 3 and 4 will be shut down to harness the disease prevalence."" “Obviously, jobs related to daily life and essential needs of the people, including emergency services, service and administrative centers, security centres, chain stores, supermarkets, bakeries, etc., will continue their operation,” he noted. http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As in previous note, UK Foreign Office continues to report that ""Large events such as concerts and sports matches remain either cancelled or held behind closed doors."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus In addition, targeted measures are in place for 43 cities involving shutting down ""occupation groups 2, 3 and 4"" ""Occupation group 4 are social, cultural and religious events, sports such as wrestling, karate, and judo, holy shrines, dorms, cafes, teahouses, zoos, fun fairs, indoor sports, and aqua recreational centres. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Further to previous notes, the announcement of policies affecting 43 cities within Iran, effective on 26th October, suggests that restrictions on gatherings are likely to be limited as a consequence. However, the announcement does not specifically refer to limits on the size of private gatherings. A code of 3T is maintained on the basis that the measures announced are likely to limit the size of private gatherings within specific parts of the country. http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201026,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Targeted measures announced affecting 43 cities. ""The government spokesman noted that the National Coronavirus Headquarters has approved tough restrictions for 43 cities that are in emergency situation due to non-compliance with health protocols; and these restrictions will be applied as of Monday this week. He said the list of these cities will be announced to the governors later on. Rabiei stated that with these restrictions, occupation groups 2, 3 and 4 will be shut down to harness the disease prevalence."" ""Occupation group 3 includes: ... public transportation (with limited activity).... ."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201026,E1: Income support,0,,"No new announcements between 15-26th Oct found on irangov.ir" Iran,IRN,20201026,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new announcements between 15-26th Oct found on irangov.ir Although an announcement was made on 26th Oct for financial assistance, this refers to the tourism sector rather than individual households (see E3: Fiscal Measures note on 26th Oct)" Iran,IRN,20201026,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Unable to find precise policy detail on testing - specifically regarding eligibility. The code is left as ""2"" on the basis of previous notes and codes and news item on 20th Oct which indicates continued policy to increase testing capacity and buy as many tests ""as necessary"" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-185526/http://www.president.ir/en/117856" Iran,IRN,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No information on contact tracing could be found" Iran,IRN,20201030,C1: School closing,3,0,"No changes cases continue to increase As in previous note, UK Foreign Office continues to report that ""Large events such as concerts and sports matches remain either cancelled or held behind closed doors."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus In addition, targeted measures are in place for 43 cities involving shutting down ""occupation groups 2, 3 and 4"" ""Occupation group 4 are social, cultural and religious events, sports such as wrestling, karate, and judo, holy shrines, dorms, cafes, teahouses, zoos, fun fairs, indoor sports, and aqua recreational centres. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"No changes cases continue to increase As in previous note, UK Foreign Office continues to report that ""Large events such as concerts and sports matches remain either cancelled or held behind closed doors."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus In addition, targeted measures are in place for 43 cities involving shutting down ""occupation groups 2, 3 and 4"" ""Occupation group 4 are social, cultural and religious events, sports such as wrestling, karate, and judo, holy shrines, dorms, cafes, teahouses, zoos, fun fairs, indoor sports, and aqua recreational centres. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes cases continue to increase As in previous note, UK Foreign Office continues to report that ""Large events such as concerts and sports matches remain either cancelled or held behind closed doors."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus In addition, targeted measures are in place for 43 cities involving shutting down ""occupation groups 2, 3 and 4"" ""Occupation group 4 are social, cultural and religious events, sports such as wrestling, karate, and judo, holy shrines, dorms, cafes, teahouses, zoos, fun fairs, indoor sports, and aqua recreational centres. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"No changes cases continue to increase As in previous note, UK Foreign Office continues to report that ""Large events such as concerts and sports matches remain either cancelled or held behind closed doors."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus In addition, targeted measures are in place for 43 cities involving shutting down ""occupation groups 2, 3 and 4"" ""Occupation group 4 are social, cultural and religious events, sports such as wrestling, karate, and judo, holy shrines, dorms, cafes, teahouses, zoos, fun fairs, indoor sports, and aqua recreational centres. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes cases continue to increase As in previous note, UK Foreign Office continues to report that ""Large events such as concerts and sports matches remain either cancelled or held behind closed doors."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus In addition, targeted measures are in place for 43 cities involving shutting down ""occupation groups 2, 3 and 4"" ""Occupation group 4 are social, cultural and religious events, sports such as wrestling, karate, and judo, holy shrines, dorms, cafes, teahouses, zoos, fun fairs, indoor sports, and aqua recreational centres. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No changes cases continue to increase As in previous note, UK Foreign Office continues to report that ""Large events such as concerts and sports matches remain either cancelled or held behind closed doors."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus In addition, targeted measures are in place for 43 cities involving shutting down ""occupation groups 2, 3 and 4"" ""Occupation group 4 are social, cultural and religious events, sports such as wrestling, karate, and judo, holy shrines, dorms, cafes, teahouses, zoos, fun fairs, indoor sports, and aqua recreational centres. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No changes cases continue to increase As in previous note, UK Foreign Office continues to report that ""Large events such as concerts and sports matches remain either cancelled or held behind closed doors."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus In addition, targeted measures are in place for 43 cities involving shutting down ""occupation groups 2, 3 and 4"" ""Occupation group 4 are social, cultural and religious events, sports such as wrestling, karate, and judo, holy shrines, dorms, cafes, teahouses, zoos, fun fairs, indoor sports, and aqua recreational centres. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes cases continue to increase As in previous note, UK Foreign Office continues to report that ""Large events such as concerts and sports matches remain either cancelled or held behind closed doors."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus In addition, targeted measures are in place for 43 cities involving shutting down ""occupation groups 2, 3 and 4"" ""Occupation group 4 are social, cultural and religious events, sports such as wrestling, karate, and judo, holy shrines, dorms, cafes, teahouses, zoos, fun fairs, indoor sports, and aqua recreational centres. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new announcements between 15-26th Oct found on irangov.ir Although an announcement was made on 26th Oct for financial assistance, this refers to the tourism sector rather than individual households (see E3: Fiscal Measures note on 26th Oct) https://archive.is/04ICM" Iran,IRN,20201030,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No Changes in policy per previous note Notes 'Dr Rouhani said, ""The Ministry of Health now performs 25,000 COVID-19 tests per day and the government will provide the cost of another 15,000 tests. Thus, the number of daily corona tests in the country will reach 40,000"". The president added, ""If the Ministry of Health has to buy new COVID-19 test kits, the government will help, and today I told the Minister of Health that in the first phase we will buy 20 million new kits, but in the meantime, we will buy as much as necessary"".' http://archive.today/2020.10.26-185526/http://www.president.ir/en/117856" Iran,IRN,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No policy change can be found ""Facemasks will become compulsory in public (indoors and outdoors) in Tehran starting next from October 10 with fines for those who breach the law."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-173342/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19%23N" Iran,IRN,20201111,C1: School closing,3,0,"No changes cases continue to increase http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus In addition, targeted measures are in place for 43 cities involving shutting down ""occupation groups 2, 3 and 4"" ""Occupation group 4 are social, cultural and religious events, sports such as wrestling, karate, and judo, holy shrines, dorms, cafes, teahouses, zoos, fun fairs, indoor sports, and aqua recreational centres. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-170449/http://irangov.ir/detail/349645" Iran,IRN,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"No changes cases continue to increase http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes cases continue to increase http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"No changes cases continue to increase http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20201111,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes cases continue to increase http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20201111,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No changes cases continue to increase http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20201111,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No changes cases continue to increase http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20201111,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes cases continue to increase http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20201111,E1: Income support,0,,"No changes since last update " Iran,IRN,20201111,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No changes since last update " Iran,IRN,20201111,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No changes since last update " Iran,IRN,20201111,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No changes since last update " Iran,IRN,20201111,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No changes since last update " Iran,IRN,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No changes since last update " Iran,IRN,20201125,C1: School closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201125,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east EDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201125,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"EDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201125,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201125,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201125,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change since last update " Iran,IRN,20201125,E1: Income support,1,0," https://web.archive.org/web/20201202121809/https://taxfoundation.org/coronavirus-country-by-country-responses/#Iran In Iran, employees can defer tax payments for the next three months, and the 3 million poorest Iranians will receive an additional cash subsidy. There will be additional tax relief for small to medium-sized enterprises. The 2019 fourth quarter VAT returns were postponed to April 19 and qualifying businesses may apply to extend the deadline further to May 20. Iran has announced a support package worth about 10 percent of GDP in response to the coronavirus." Iran,IRN,20201125,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,," In Iran, employees can defer tax payments for the next three months, and the 3 million poorest Iranians will receive an additional cash subsidy. There will be additional tax relief for small to medium-sized enterprises. The 2019 fourth quarter VAT returns were postponed to April 19 and qualifying businesses may apply to extend the deadline further to May 20. Iran has announced a support package worth about 10 percent of GDP in response to the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202121809/https://taxfoundation.org/coronavirus-country-by-country-responses/#Iran" Iran,IRN,20201125,H3: Contact tracing,1,, Iran,IRN,20201125,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"no change since last update " Iran,IRN,20201203,C1: School closing,3,0,"no changes since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned. " Iran,IRN,20201203,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned. " Iran,IRN,20201203,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned. " Iran,IRN,20201203,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned. " Iran,IRN,20201203,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned. " Iran,IRN,20201203,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned. " Iran,IRN,20201203,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned. " Iran,IRN,20201203,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes cases continue to increase http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20201203,E1: Income support,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201202121809/https://taxfoundation.org/coronavirus-country-by-country-responses/#Iran In Iran, employees can defer tax payments for the next three months, and the 3 million poorest Iranians will receive an additional cash subsidy. There will be additional tax relief for small to medium-sized enterprises. The 2019 fourth quarter VAT returns were postponed to April 19 and qualifying businesses may apply to extend the deadline further to May 20. Iran has announced a support package worth about 10 percent of GDP in response to the coronavirus." Iran,IRN,20201203,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,," In Iran, employees can defer tax payments for the next three months, and the 3 million poorest Iranians will receive an additional cash subsidy. There will be additional tax relief for small to medium-sized enterprises. The 2019 fourth quarter VAT returns were postponed to April 19 and qualifying businesses may apply to extend the deadline further to May 20. Iran has announced a support package worth about 10 percent of GDP in response to the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202121809/https://taxfoundation.org/coronavirus-country-by-country-responses/#Iran " Iran,IRN,20201203,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No Changes in policy per previous note Notes 'Dr Rouhani said, ""The Ministry of Health now performs 25,000 COVID-19 tests per day and the government will provide the cost of another 15,000 tests. Thus, the number of daily corona tests in the country will reach 40,000"". The president added, ""If the Ministry of Health has to buy new COVID-19 test kits, the government will help, and today I told the Minister of Health that in the first phase we will buy 20 million new kits, but in the meantime, we will buy as much as necessary"".' http://archive.today/2020.10.26-185526/http://www.president.ir/en/117856" Iran,IRN,20201203,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"contact tracing application deployed to citizens https://web.archive.org/web/20201208131420if_/https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2020/03/14/coronavirus-spy-apps-israel-joins-iran-and-china-tracking-citizens-smartphones-to-fight-covid-19/?sh=1afd3336781b " Iran,IRN,20201203,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"no changes since last update " Iran,IRN,20201208,C1: School closing,3,0,"no changes since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned. " Iran,IRN,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"no change since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"no changes since last update https://web.archive.org/web/20201202120136/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1756581/middle-east JEDDAH:: Mosques, schools, universities, beauty salons, cafes, gyms, museums, theaters and swimming pools in 25 of Iran’s 31 provinces were ordered to close for 10 days from next Wednesday. In Tehran, the closure of beauty salons, teahouses, cinemas, libraries and fitness clubs has been extended for a week. Police will make unannounced visits to other high-risk businesses, and any found to be breaking health rules will be shut down. Weddings, funeral gatherings and conferences in the capital have been banned." Iran,IRN,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes cases continue to increase http://archive.today/2020.10.26-201833/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran/coronavirus" Iran,IRN,20201209,E1: Income support,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201202121809/https://taxfoundation.org/coronavirus-country-by-country-responses/#Iran In Iran, employees can defer tax payments for the next three months, and the 3 million poorest Iranians will receive an additional cash subsidy. There will be additional tax relief for small to medium-sized enterprises. The 2019 fourth quarter VAT returns were postponed to April 19 and qualifying businesses may apply to extend the deadline further to May 20. Iran has announced a support package worth about 10 percent of GDP in response to the coronavirus. " Iran,IRN,20201209,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201202121809/https://taxfoundation.org/coronavirus-country-by-country-responses/#Iran In Iran, employees can defer tax payments for the next three months, and the 3 million poorest Iranians will receive an additional cash subsidy. There will be additional tax relief for small to medium-sized enterprises. The 2019 fourth quarter VAT returns were postponed to April 19 and qualifying businesses may apply to extend the deadline further to May 20. Iran has announced a support package worth about 10 percent of GDP in response to the coronavirus. " Iran,IRN,20201209,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No Changes in policy per previous note Notes 'Dr Rouhani said, ""The Ministry of Health now performs 25,000 COVID-19 tests per day and the government will provide the cost of another 15,000 tests. Thus, the number of daily corona tests in the country will reach 40,000"". The president added, ""If the Ministry of Health has to buy new COVID-19 test kits, the government will help, and today I told the Minister of Health that in the first phase we will buy 20 million new kits, but in the meantime, we will buy as much as necessary"".' http://archive.today/2020.10.26-185526/http://www.president.ir/en/117856" Iran,IRN,20201209,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No Changes in policy per previous note Notes 'Dr Rouhani said, ""The Ministry of Health now performs 25,000 COVID-19 tests per day and the government will provide the cost of another 15,000 tests. Thus, the number of daily corona tests in the country will reach 40,000"". The president added, ""If the Ministry of Health has to buy new COVID-19 test kits, the government will help, and today I told the Minister of Health that in the first phase we will buy 20 million new kits, but in the meantime, we will buy as much as necessary"".' http://archive.today/2020.10.26-185526/http://www.president.ir/en/117856" Iran,IRN,20201209,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"No policy change can be found ""Facemasks will become compulsory in public (indoors and outdoors) in Tehran starting next from October 10 with fines for those who breach the law."" http://archive.today/2020.10.26-173342/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19%23N" Iran,IRN,20201209,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Widespread vaccination by Sept. 2021 Mostafa Ghane'ei, an official with the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, said that the domestically produced COVID-19 vaccine will probably be injected into the whole population in the [next Iranian calendar year] month of Mehr (starting September 23, 2021). Emphasizing that no Iranian vaccine has been yet allowed to enter the human phase so far, he said that “progress is made when the Food and Drug Administration issues a vaccine clinical work permit.” All vaccines are in the pre-clinical stage and it is hoped that at least 4 vaccines to start phase 3 of the human trial in September 2021, he highlighted. Now that coronavirus vaccines have been developed in the world and the third phase of clinical trials has passed, the possible side effects are almost certain, and Iran will be aware of the side effects which speeds up the process, he noted, adding, “vaccines produced in Iran are the same as those produced in China, India, the United States, etc.” Iraj Harirchi, the deputy minister of health, has said that in Iran, 12 groups are making efforts to develop coronavirus vaccine, three of which have passed the animal testing. Last week, Namaki expressed hope that the country will introduce the home-grown COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 19, 2021). https://web.archive.org/web/20201215165940/https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/454829/High-hopes-for-COVID-19-vaccine-in-Iran" Iraq,IRQ,20200219,H1: Public information campaigns,1,0,"The earliest public information activities are from 19 Feb, when corona awareness campaign was conducted in Basra and Diwaniyah. However, this was not a part of a coordinated effort. MoH started posting cautionary messages ever since https://web.archive.org/web/20200511140517/https://twitter.com/MOHealth_Iraq/status/1230010105007149058 https://web.archive.org/web/20200511140517/https://twitter.com/MOHealth_Iraq/status/1230010105007149058" Iraq,IRQ,20200220,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Iran shut its borders with Iran from 20 Feb. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511132016/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200221-iraq-shuts-border-with-iran-over-coronavirus-fears/ On 25 Feb, Travelers from China, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Italy, Bahrain, and Kuwait were put on a ban list. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511132411/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/02/27/iraq-bans-public-gatherings-on-virus-fear-travel-ban-totals-9-countries.html As of March 13, the GOI bans entry to citizens of China, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Singapore, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, France, Spain, Qatar, Germany, and Nigeria. The ban also applies to travelers arriving from these countries, irrespective of citizenship or residency. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511131335/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20200223,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Iraqi Ministry of Health started issuing advisories to the public from 23 Feb. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511141613/https://gds.gov.iq/novel-coronavirus-%25e2%2580%25aacovid-19-iraqs-ministry-of-health-guidance-to-the-public/ The Government and Ministry of Health have been publishing regular updates, information about local campaigns and advisory on their twitter handles ever since. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511142011/https://twitter.com/iraqigovt https://web.archive.org/web/20200511142051/https://twitter.com/mohealth_iraq " Iraq,IRQ,20200224,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200707223914/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200224-iraq-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus/ First case confirmed in Iraq as of 24 Feb. No testing framework document found at least in English. Just as a reference, on April 7th Chatham house states that instructions were given from Bagdad on ""treatment and testing"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200522115829/https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/comment/covid-19-assessing-vulnerabilities-and-impacts-iraq#" Iraq,IRQ,20200224,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200707223914/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200224-iraq-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus/" Iraq,IRQ,20200225,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Governorate of Kirkuk suspended schools and universities across the province from 25 Feb. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511133609/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200226-iraq-announces-four-new-cases-of-coronavirus/" Iraq,IRQ,20200225,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"“All gatherings in public places, for any reason, are banned, and the relevant authorities must take all measures to enforce this,” said Allawi. https://web.archive.org/web/20200707221700/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-iraq-idCAKCN20K2ZE" Iraq,IRQ,20200225,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Iraqi government bans ""all gatherings in public"" of any size. This applies to some gatherings labeled as private, such as funerals or weddings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200707221700/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-iraq-idCAKCN20K2ZE" Iraq,IRQ,20200225,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200707223903/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200226-iraq-announces-four-new-cases-of-coronavirus/" Iraq,IRQ,20200225,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200707223903/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200226-iraq-announces-four-new-cases-of-coronavirus/" Iraq,IRQ,20200226,H2: Testing policy,1,,"MoH is testing suspected cases, couldn't find the definition for the country but they are working closely with WHO, so presumably they are using their definition. In that case it would be 1 (Symptomatic and eligible) https://web.archive.org/web/20200408171745/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-guidance-update-from-the-iraqi-government-crisis-cell/" Iraq,IRQ,20200227,C1: School closing,3,1,"From 27, all schools and universities have been ordered to be suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511132411/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/02/27/iraq-bans-public-gatherings-on-virus-fear-travel-ban-totals-9-countries.html They remained closed until further notice as per situation report from 10 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511133235/https://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/iraq-covid-19-situation-report-no-4-10-march-2020 On 20 April it was announced that schools, universities and educational institution will remain closed till 22 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511131351/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ " Iraq,IRQ,20200227,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Short WHO statement: Rapid response teams were also mobilized to carry out country-wide awareness raising and contact tracing and testing activities, including disseminating infection prevention and control messages and guidelines. Longer: “The Government of Iraq, with the full support of WHO, mobilized resources at an early stage of the pandemic to contain its transmission. National, regional and local authorities implemented strong measures to reduce the number of cases and suppress the rapid spread of the virus. These early preventive actions contributed to extending and delaying the epidemiological curve, resulting in comparatively fewer documented cases compared to neighbouring countries,” said Dr Adham R. Ismail, WHO Representative in Iraq. WHO support to the national health authorities also included active surveillance, situation assessment and analysis, and awareness-raising sessions targeting first-line staff at border points and airports. Rapid response teams were also mobilized to carry out country-wide awareness raising and contact tracing and testing activities, including disseminating infection prevention and control messages and guidelines. http://web.archive.org/web/20200707224314/http://www.emro.who.int/irq/iraq-news/who-supports-iraqi-health-authorities-to-combat-covid-19.html http://archive.vn/nJVsE http://archive.vn/3snUo" Iraq,IRQ,20200309,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Iraq banned all public gatherings and called on citizens to avoid visiting sacred cities and sites to stop the spread of the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160229/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/italy-coronavirus-toll-soars-north-sealed-live-updates-200308235426110.html" Iraq,IRQ,20200311,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Iraqi authorities announce the closure of Najaf Governorate for a week to non-residents http://web.archive.org/web/20200707222545/https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iraq-confirms-2-deaths-6-new-cases-of-coronavirus-1.1583833934836" Iraq,IRQ,20200313,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Complete curfew was imposed in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah between 13 March and 18 March. No traffic except for security forces, ambulances, and permitted vehicles were allowed during curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511143329/https://gov.krd/coronavirus-en/situation-update/ Mandatory curfew in Baghdad, with authority given to provincial governments to impose curfews, was in place from 17 March to 24 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403230521/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-announces-new-measures/" Iraq,IRQ,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lockdown begins 13 March in Kurdistan http://archive.vn/Z6Ty5" Iraq,IRQ,20200315,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"A three day curfew was imposed in Karbala http://web.archive.org/web/20200707222530/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/iraqs-karbala-imposes-curfew-to-curb-coronavirus/1766846" Iraq,IRQ,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Banning travel between Iraqi provinces https://web.archive.org/web/20200426162519/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-announces-new-measures/" Iraq,IRQ,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Mandatory curfew in Baghdad, with authority given to provincial governments to impose curfews, from 17 March to 24 March 2020. Primary source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403230521/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-announces-new-measures/" Iraq,IRQ,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lockdown begins in Baghdad https://web.archive.org/web/20200426162519/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-announces-new-measures/" Iraq,IRQ,20200317,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On March 17, the government suspended all international travel to and from Iraq. It was extended till 22 May on 20 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511131335/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200511131351/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/" Iraq,IRQ,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Mandatory curfew extended nationwide through March 28th, excluding essential services. Primary source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408030426/https://gds.gov.iq/iraqs-crisis-cell-extends-curfew-announces-additional-measures-to-contain-covid-19/ On 26 March, it was extended till 11 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511135303/https://gds.gov.iq/cabinet-discusses-measures-to-contain-covid-19-agrees-to-extend-curfew/ On 8 April, it was further extended till 18 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511135439/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-curfew/ " Iraq,IRQ,20200322,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Mandatory curfew extended nationwide through March 28th. While information on public transport suspension is not explicitly mentioned, given that the curfew rules were strict and people were allowed to leave homes for very essential trips, listing it as 2. Could not find a secondary source. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408030426/https://gds.gov.iq/iraqs-crisis-cell-extends-curfew-announces-additional-measures-to-contain-covid-19/ On 26 March, it was extended till 11 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511135303/https://gds.gov.iq/cabinet-discusses-measures-to-contain-covid-19-agrees-to-extend-curfew/ On 8 April, it was further extended till 18 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511135439/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-curfew/ " Iraq,IRQ,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"National curfew extended. (A national curfew is likely in place before this, but source has not been identified) https://web.archive.org/web/20200707221336/https://menafn.com/1099924498/Iraq-Extends-Curfew-to-11th-April" Iraq,IRQ,20200326,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200522121326/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-guidance-update-from-the-iraqi-government-crisis-cell/ Government of Iraq As of 26 Mar. “Those who have influenza-like symptoms should contact their nearest health centre as soon as possible. Early diagnosis is critical to averting more serious health complications later.” “Earlier, Iraq’s Ministry of Heath announced the opening at Baghdad’s Medical City of a new molecular biological laboratory for testing for the coronavirus disease in suspected cases. Iraqi health officials say that the laboratory will contribute significantly to increasing Iraq’s diagnostic capabilities for Covid-19 which is a critical factor in tracking the virus and to suppressing its transmission. Iraq’s Ministry of Health says it is planning to open 13 new Covid-19 testing laboratories in other Iraqi provinces over the coming days.open” From this announcement, it is assumed that the government is allowing anyone symptomatic to take tests. " Iraq,IRQ,20200402,E1: Income support,0,,"""Establishing a committee to be chaired by the Minister of Planning to report on the financial impact of Covid-19 on citizens, and to suggest options to provide financial support to affected groups, especially those on low income"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200501020243/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-announces-key-measures/" Iraq,IRQ,20200420,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of 20 April, ""Schools, universities, educational institution, sport venues, malls, wedding halls, mosques and places of worship will remain closed"" for the foreseeable future. https://web.archive.org/web/20200707221854/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/" Iraq,IRQ,20200420,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Mild relaxing of curfew https://web.archive.org/web/20200426155950/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/" Iraq,IRQ,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The wearing of face masks outside the home becomes compulsory, and those who do not comply with the rule will face legal action https://web.archive.org/web/20200831212435/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/" Iraq,IRQ,20200421,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""On April 19, authorities announced new curfew hours: beginning April 21 through May 22, 2020 curfew will be from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 24-hours on Friday and Saturday. Restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing rules remain in place. Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing. Schools, universities, restaurants, cafes, and malls will remain closed, but shops and factories may resume business within curfew hours."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200426032356/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ As of April 21...""Shops and factories can resume work but only outside [new] curfew hours [...] Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing which must not exceed 25% of the workforce"" SOURCE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426034427/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/" Iraq,IRQ,20200421,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"From 21 April, curfew restrictions have been eased till 22 May. During this period, taxis can operate, but large public transport vehicles are only permitted to carry four passengers at any one time. Further, the curfew hours have been changed to between 7pm and 6am from Sunday-Thursday, and for 24 hours Friday-Saturday. Marking it 1 because the public transport seems to be running but not without government sanctioned restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511131351/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ " Iraq,IRQ,20200422,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200426031800/https://www.unicef.org/iraq/stories/fighting-covid-19-deepens-iraqs-humanitarian-crisis" Iraq,IRQ,20200424,E1: Income support,0,,"""IOM Iraq is appealing to the international community for USD 20,450,000 to contribute to halting further transmission of COVID-19 and mitigating the impact of the outbreak, including the socio-economic impact as well as the threat to public health. In Iraq, through 21 April, 1,602 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 83 deaths reported. The COVID-19 crisis is not only impacting vulnerable populations in Iraq, but is expected to have a severe effect on socioeconomic wellbeing across the country, unless immediate response and mitigation strategies are taken. This includes measures directed at an estimated 1.4 million internally displaced persons (some 300,000 of whom are living in camps and who are reliant on humanitarian assistance) and 4.6 million people who have returned to their areas of origin. Moreover, there today are thousands of migrants in Iraq, many undocumented, who now are unable to work and who require protection and support."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200501020223/https://www.iom.int/news/iom-iraq-appeals-usd-204-million-enhance-national-covid-19-response" Iraq,IRQ,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools, universities, educational institution, sport venues, malls, wedding halls, mosques and places of worship will remain closed http://archive.vn/wkGz3 http://web.archive.org/web/20200707220807/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/" Iraq,IRQ,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Shops and factories can resume work but only outside curfew hours Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing which must not exceed 25% of the workforce http://web.archive.org/web/20200707220807/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ http://archive.vn/wkGz3" Iraq,IRQ,20200427,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing rules remain in place" Iraq,IRQ,20200429,E1: Income support,0,,"[Iraq Seeks More Aid From the U.S. to Manage Coronavirus Fallout “The challenges facing the Iraqi state have become more acute since the beginning of 2020 and represent real risks to the stability of the state,” Ayham Kamel, head of Middle East and North Africa at the Eurasia Group consultancy, wrote in a note on Wednesday. “A shrinking revenue pie due to low oil prices will prove to be the most destabilizing factor over the next 12-18 months. Irrespective of who is leading the government, a large drop in revenues combined with rampant corruption is bound to create problems.”] https://web.archive.org/web/20200501015749/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-29/iraq-seeks-more-aid-from-the-u-s-to-manage-coronavirus-fallout" Iraq,IRQ,20200511,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On Monday,11th May,in Kurdish region , the KRG administration reopened all mosques for the daily five prayers and Tarawih, special night prayers performed during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200516105739/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iraqs-krg-eases-coronavirus-lockdown-after-two-months/1838231" Iraq,IRQ,20200517,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204556/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-higher-committee-calls-for-strict-adherence-to-curfew-health-advice/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204441/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ The Higher Committee for Health and National Safety held a meeting in Baghdad on Sunday via video conferencing under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. The Committee decided the following: From 21/04 until 22/05, the curfew hours will be between 7 PM and 6 AM Sunday-Thursday, and for 24 hours Friday- Saturday Current exemptions for certain business categories including bakeries and pharmacies, and key workers such as health teams and security forces, will be maintained Restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing rules remain in place Schools, universities, educational institution, sport venues, malls, wedding halls, mosques and places of worship will remain closed Restaurants and cafes will remain closed, but will be permitted to provide delivery services Shops and factories can resume work but only outside curfew hours Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing which must not exceed 25% of the workforce Taxis can operate, but large public transport vehicles are only permitted to carry four passengers at any one time International travel in and out of Iraq remains suspended as is travel between Iraqi provinces The wearing of face masks outside the home becomes compulsory, and those who do not comply with the rule will face legal action Supporting Iraq’s health workers The Committee discussed measures to support Iraqi frontline health workers and agreed to: Make a monthly bonus payment to frontline health teams who are caring for Covid-19 patients Allocate, free of charge, a plot of land to all health workers who are caring for Covid-19 patients Request the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to prepare a draft law to double the period of service of frontline health staff during the current emergency for the purpose of calculating future pensions; the law will also seek to extend the retirement age for doctors The Committee urged all Iraqis to continue to follow health instructions and guidelines, and to only leave home when it is absolutely necessary. Enter new data here for Iraq. Click this bar for further information/instructions. Date from (inclusive) 10/28/2020 Date to (inclusive) 10/28/2020 Closure/Containment Economic Response Public Health Misc " Iraq,IRQ,20200517,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204556/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-higher-committee-calls-for-strict-adherence-to-curfew-health-advice/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204441/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ The Higher Committee for Health and National Safety held a meeting in Baghdad on Sunday via video conferencing under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. The Committee decided the following: From 21/04 until 22/05, the curfew hours will be between 7 PM and 6 AM Sunday-Thursday, and for 24 hours Friday- Saturday Current exemptions for certain business categories including bakeries and pharmacies, and key workers such as health teams and security forces, will be maintained Restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing rules remain in place Schools, universities, educational institution, sport venues, malls, wedding halls, mosques and places of worship will remain closed Restaurants and cafes will remain closed, but will be permitted to provide delivery services Shops and factories can resume work but only outside curfew hours Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing which must not exceed 25% of the workforce Taxis can operate, but large public transport vehicles are only permitted to carry four passengers at any one time International travel in and out of Iraq remains suspended as is travel between Iraqi provinces The wearing of face masks outside the home becomes compulsory, and those who do not comply with the rule will face legal action Supporting Iraq’s health workers The Committee discussed measures to support Iraqi frontline health workers and agreed to: Make a monthly bonus payment to frontline health teams who are caring for Covid-19 patients Allocate, free of charge, a plot of land to all health workers who are caring for Covid-19 patients Request the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to prepare a draft law to double the period of service of frontline health staff during the current emergency for the purpose of calculating future pensions; the law will also seek to extend the retirement age for doctors The Committee urged all Iraqis to continue to follow health instructions and guidelines, and to only leave home when it is absolutely necessary." Iraq,IRQ,20200517,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204556/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-higher-committee-calls-for-strict-adherence-to-curfew-health-advice/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204441/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ The Higher Committee for Health and National Safety held a meeting in Baghdad on Sunday via video conferencing under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. The Committee decided the following: From 21/04 until 22/05, the curfew hours will be between 7 PM and 6 AM Sunday-Thursday, and for 24 hours Friday- Saturday Current exemptions for certain business categories including bakeries and pharmacies, and key workers such as health teams and security forces, will be maintained Restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing rules remain in place Schools, universities, educational institution, sport venues, malls, wedding halls, mosques and places of worship will remain closed Restaurants and cafes will remain closed, but will be permitted to provide delivery services Shops and factories can resume work but only outside curfew hours Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing which must not exceed 25% of the workforce Taxis can operate, but large public transport vehicles are only permitted to carry four passengers at any one time International travel in and out of Iraq remains suspended as is travel between Iraqi provinces The wearing of face masks outside the home becomes compulsory, and those who do not comply with the rule will face legal action Supporting Iraq’s health workers The Committee discussed measures to support Iraqi frontline health workers and agreed to: Make a monthly bonus payment to frontline health teams who are caring for Covid-19 patients Allocate, free of charge, a plot of land to all health workers who are caring for Covid-19 patients Request the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to prepare a draft law to double the period of service of frontline health staff during the current emergency for the purpose of calculating future pensions; the law will also seek to extend the retirement age for doctors The Committee urged all Iraqis to continue to follow health instructions and guidelines, and to only leave home when it is absolutely necessary." Iraq,IRQ,20200517,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204556/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-higher-committee-calls-for-strict-adherence-to-curfew-health-advice/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204441/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ The Higher Committee for Health and National Safety held a meeting in Baghdad on Sunday via video conferencing under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. The Committee decided the following: From 21/04 until 22/05, the curfew hours will be between 7 PM and 6 AM Sunday-Thursday, and for 24 hours Friday- Saturday Current exemptions for certain business categories including bakeries and pharmacies, and key workers such as health teams and security forces, will be maintained Restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing rules remain in place Schools, universities, educational institution, sport venues, malls, wedding halls, mosques and places of worship will remain closed Restaurants and cafes will remain closed, but will be permitted to provide delivery services Shops and factories can resume work but only outside curfew hours Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing which must not exceed 25% of the workforce Taxis can operate, but large public transport vehicles are only permitted to carry four passengers at any one time International travel in and out of Iraq remains suspended as is travel between Iraqi provinces The wearing of face masks outside the home becomes compulsory, and those who do not comply with the rule will face legal action Supporting Iraq’s health workers The Committee discussed measures to support Iraqi frontline health workers and agreed to: Make a monthly bonus payment to frontline health teams who are caring for Covid-19 patients Allocate, free of charge, a plot of land to all health workers who are caring for Covid-19 patients Request the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to prepare a draft law to double the period of service of frontline health staff during the current emergency for the purpose of calculating future pensions; the law will also seek to extend the retirement age for doctors The Committee urged all Iraqis to continue to follow health instructions and guidelines, and to only leave home when it is absolutely necessary." Iraq,IRQ,20200517,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204556/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-higher-committee-calls-for-strict-adherence-to-curfew-health-advice/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204441/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ The Higher Committee for Health and National Safety held a meeting in Baghdad on Sunday via video conferencing under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. The Committee decided the following: From 21/04 until 22/05, the curfew hours will be between 7 PM and 6 AM Sunday-Thursday, and for 24 hours Friday- Saturday Current exemptions for certain business categories including bakeries and pharmacies, and key workers such as health teams and security forces, will be maintained Restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing rules remain in place Schools, universities, educational institution, sport venues, malls, wedding halls, mosques and places of worship will remain closed Restaurants and cafes will remain closed, but will be permitted to provide delivery services Shops and factories can resume work but only outside curfew hours Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing which must not exceed 25% of the workforce Taxis can operate, but large public transport vehicles are only permitted to carry four passengers at any one time International travel in and out of Iraq remains suspended as is travel between Iraqi provinces The wearing of face masks outside the home becomes compulsory, and those who do not comply with the rule will face legal action Supporting Iraq’s health workers The Committee discussed measures to support Iraqi frontline health workers and agreed to: Make a monthly bonus payment to frontline health teams who are caring for Covid-19 patients Allocate, free of charge, a plot of land to all health workers who are caring for Covid-19 patients Request the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to prepare a draft law to double the period of service of frontline health staff during the current emergency for the purpose of calculating future pensions; the law will also seek to extend the retirement age for doctors The Committee urged all Iraqis to continue to follow health instructions and guidelines, and to only leave home when it is absolutely necessary." Iraq,IRQ,20200517,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204556/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-higher-committee-calls-for-strict-adherence-to-curfew-health-advice/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204441/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ The Higher Committee for Health and National Safety held a meeting in Baghdad on Sunday via video conferencing under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. The Committee decided the following: From 21/04 until 22/05, the curfew hours will be between 7 PM and 6 AM Sunday-Thursday, and for 24 hours Friday- Saturday Current exemptions for certain business categories including bakeries and pharmacies, and key workers such as health teams and security forces, will be maintained Restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing rules remain in place Schools, universities, educational institution, sport venues, malls, wedding halls, mosques and places of worship will remain closed Restaurants and cafes will remain closed, but will be permitted to provide delivery services Shops and factories can resume work but only outside curfew hours Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing which must not exceed 25% of the workforce Taxis can operate, but large public transport vehicles are only permitted to carry four passengers at any one time International travel in and out of Iraq remains suspended as is travel between Iraqi provinces The wearing of face masks outside the home becomes compulsory, and those who do not comply with the rule will face legal action Supporting Iraq’s health workers The Committee discussed measures to support Iraqi frontline health workers and agreed to: Make a monthly bonus payment to frontline health teams who are caring for Covid-19 patients Allocate, free of charge, a plot of land to all health workers who are caring for Covid-19 patients Request the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to prepare a draft law to double the period of service of frontline health staff during the current emergency for the purpose of calculating future pensions; the law will also seek to extend the retirement age for doctors The Committee urged all Iraqis to continue to follow health instructions and guidelines, and to only leave home when it is absolutely necessary." Iraq,IRQ,20200517,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204556/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-higher-committee-calls-for-strict-adherence-to-curfew-health-advice/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204441/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ The Higher Committee for Health and National Safety held a meeting in Baghdad on Sunday via video conferencing under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. The Committee decided the following: From 21/04 until 22/05, the curfew hours will be between 7 PM and 6 AM Sunday-Thursday, and for 24 hours Friday- Saturday Current exemptions for certain business categories including bakeries and pharmacies, and key workers such as health teams and security forces, will be maintained Restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing rules remain in place Schools, universities, educational institution, sport venues, malls, wedding halls, mosques and places of worship will remain closed Restaurants and cafes will remain closed, but will be permitted to provide delivery services Shops and factories can resume work but only outside curfew hours Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing which must not exceed 25% of the workforce Taxis can operate, but large public transport vehicles are only permitted to carry four passengers at any one time International travel in and out of Iraq remains suspended as is travel between Iraqi provinces The wearing of face masks outside the home becomes compulsory, and those who do not comply with the rule will face legal action Supporting Iraq’s health workers The Committee discussed measures to support Iraqi frontline health workers and agreed to: Make a monthly bonus payment to frontline health teams who are caring for Covid-19 patients Allocate, free of charge, a plot of land to all health workers who are caring for Covid-19 patients Request the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to prepare a draft law to double the period of service of frontline health staff during the current emergency for the purpose of calculating future pensions; the law will also seek to extend the retirement age for doctors The Committee urged all Iraqis to continue to follow health instructions and guidelines, and to only leave home when it is absolutely necessary." Iraq,IRQ,20200517,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204556/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-higher-committee-calls-for-strict-adherence-to-curfew-health-advice/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204441/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-announces-changes-to-curfew-other-restrictions/ The Higher Committee for Health and National Safety held a meeting in Baghdad on Sunday via video conferencing under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi. The Committee decided the following: From 21/04 until 22/05, the curfew hours will be between 7 PM and 6 AM Sunday-Thursday, and for 24 hours Friday- Saturday Current exemptions for certain business categories including bakeries and pharmacies, and key workers such as health teams and security forces, will be maintained Restrictions on public gatherings and social distancing rules remain in place Schools, universities, educational institution, sport venues, malls, wedding halls, mosques and places of worship will remain closed Restaurants and cafes will remain closed, but will be permitted to provide delivery services Shops and factories can resume work but only outside curfew hours Government departments are permitted to resume working, but with minimum staffing which must not exceed 25% of the workforce Taxis can operate, but large public transport vehicles are only permitted to carry four passengers at any one time International travel in and out of Iraq remains suspended as is travel between Iraqi provinces The wearing of face masks outside the home becomes compulsory, and those who do not comply with the rule will face legal action Supporting Iraq’s health workers The Committee discussed measures to support Iraqi frontline health workers and agreed to: Make a monthly bonus payment to frontline health teams who are caring for Covid-19 patients Allocate, free of charge, a plot of land to all health workers who are caring for Covid-19 patients Request the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to prepare a draft law to double the period of service of frontline health staff during the current emergency for the purpose of calculating future pensions; the law will also seek to extend the retirement age for doctors The Committee urged all Iraqis to continue to follow health instructions and guidelines, and to only leave home when it is absolutely necessary." Iraq,IRQ,20200517,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525200132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Key Policy Responses as of May 21, 2020 FISCAL To support the Ministry of Health's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Iraq has established a fund to collect donations from financial institutions with initial donations of $20 million from the CBI itself and $5 million from the Trade Bank of Iraq. The authorities have reduced spending in non-essential areas and have safeguarded budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Health. The Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety is introducing a cash transfer scheme, targeting workers in the private sector that do not receive salaries or benefits from the government. Each eligible individual is expected to receive 30,000 dinars each month, with an expected cost of around 600 billion dinars over 2 months. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank has announced a moratorium on interest and principal payments by small and medium-sized enterprises through its directed lending initiative (the “one trillion ID” initiative), and encouraged banks to extend maturities of all loans as they deem appropriate. The Central Bank also encouraged the use of electronic payments to contain the transmission of the virus, and instructed vendors to eliminate commissions on such payments for the next six months. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures." Iraq,IRQ,20200517,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525200132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Key Policy Responses as of May 21, 2020 FISCAL To support the Ministry of Health's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Iraq has established a fund to collect donations from financial institutions with initial donations of $20 million from the CBI itself and $5 million from the Trade Bank of Iraq. The authorities have reduced spending in non-essential areas and have safeguarded budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Health. The Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety is introducing a cash transfer scheme, targeting workers in the private sector that do not receive salaries or benefits from the government. Each eligible individual is expected to receive 30,000 dinars each month, with an expected cost of around 600 billion dinars over 2 months. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank has announced a moratorium on interest and principal payments by small and medium-sized enterprises through its directed lending initiative (the “one trillion ID” initiative), and encouraged banks to extend maturities of all loans as they deem appropriate. The Central Bank also encouraged the use of electronic payments to contain the transmission of the virus, and instructed vendors to eliminate commissions on such payments for the next six months. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures." Iraq,IRQ,20200522,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://archive.is/Wq0N2 Twitter feed on COVID-19 shown on the government website (at the bottom)." Iraq,IRQ,20200523,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205748/https://www.facebook.com/MOH.GOV.IQ/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205427/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19/" Iraq,IRQ,20200523,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205748/https://www.facebook.com/MOH.GOV.IQ/" Iraq,IRQ,20200526,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608212858/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a joint meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety and the parliamentary Covid-19 crisis cell. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams for being on the frontline during the current health emergency, and to Iraqi security forces for supporting Iraq’s national effort to combat Covid-19. The Prime Minister thanked Iraqi families for observing the curfew and complying with other restrictions during this very challenging period. Following discussions, the joint meeting agreed a number of measures, including: Extending the nationwide curfew in Iraq until 06/06/2020. Grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies are exempt, provided that no more than five customers are allowed into such premises at any one time, and that both staff and customers wear face masks Restaurants to remain closed, but are allowed to offer home delivery service All ministries will remain closed during this period, except for the ministries of Health, Electricity, Agriculture and Water Resources, as well security ministries and municipality services The wearing of face masks in public remains compulsory, with fines for those who fail to comply Domestic flights remain suspended, as are flights to and from Iraq The security forces are directed to strictly enforce these measures in cities and towns, and within neighbourhoods The joint meeting underscored the importance of all citizens continuing to follow official health advice and physical distancing guidelines, and to comply with the curfew to keep themselves, their families and communities safe. Enter new data here for Iraq. Click this bar for further information/instructions. Date from (inclusive) 10/28/2020 Date to (inclusive) 10/28/2020 Closure/Containment Economic Response Public Health Misc " Iraq,IRQ,20200526,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608212858/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a joint meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety and the parliamentary Covid-19 crisis cell. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams for being on the frontline during the current health emergency, and to Iraqi security forces for supporting Iraq’s national effort to combat Covid-19. The Prime Minister thanked Iraqi families for observing the curfew and complying with other restrictions during this very challenging period. Following discussions, the joint meeting agreed a number of measures, including: Extending the nationwide curfew in Iraq until 06/06/2020. Grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies are exempt, provided that no more than five customers are allowed into such premises at any one time, and that both staff and customers wear face masks Restaurants to remain closed, but are allowed to offer home delivery service All ministries will remain closed during this period, except for the ministries of Health, Electricity, Agriculture and Water Resources, as well security ministries and municipality services The wearing of face masks in public remains compulsory, with fines for those who fail to comply Domestic flights remain suspended, as are flights to and from Iraq The security forces are directed to strictly enforce these measures in cities and towns, and within neighbourhoods The joint meeting underscored the importance of all citizens continuing to follow official health advice and physical distancing guidelines, and to comply with the curfew to keep themselves, their families and communities safe." Iraq,IRQ,20200526,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608212858/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a joint meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety and the parliamentary Covid-19 crisis cell. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams for being on the frontline during the current health emergency, and to Iraqi security forces for supporting Iraq’s national effort to combat Covid-19. The Prime Minister thanked Iraqi families for observing the curfew and complying with other restrictions during this very challenging period. Following discussions, the joint meeting agreed a number of measures, including: Extending the nationwide curfew in Iraq until 06/06/2020. Grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies are exempt, provided that no more than five customers are allowed into such premises at any one time, and that both staff and customers wear face masks Restaurants to remain closed, but are allowed to offer home delivery service All ministries will remain closed during this period, except for the ministries of Health, Electricity, Agriculture and Water Resources, as well security ministries and municipality services The wearing of face masks in public remains compulsory, with fines for those who fail to comply Domestic flights remain suspended, as are flights to and from Iraq The security forces are directed to strictly enforce these measures in cities and towns, and within neighbourhoods The joint meeting underscored the importance of all citizens continuing to follow official health advice and physical distancing guidelines, and to comply with the curfew to keep themselves, their families and communities safe." Iraq,IRQ,20200526,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608212858/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a joint meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety and the parliamentary Covid-19 crisis cell. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams for being on the frontline during the current health emergency, and to Iraqi security forces for supporting Iraq’s national effort to combat Covid-19. The Prime Minister thanked Iraqi families for observing the curfew and complying with other restrictions during this very challenging period. Following discussions, the joint meeting agreed a number of measures, including: Extending the nationwide curfew in Iraq until 06/06/2020. Grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies are exempt, provided that no more than five customers are allowed into such premises at any one time, and that both staff and customers wear face masks Restaurants to remain closed, but are allowed to offer home delivery service All ministries will remain closed during this period, except for the ministries of Health, Electricity, Agriculture and Water Resources, as well security ministries and municipality services The wearing of face masks in public remains compulsory, with fines for those who fail to comply Domestic flights remain suspended, as are flights to and from Iraq The security forces are directed to strictly enforce these measures in cities and towns, and within neighbourhoods The joint meeting underscored the importance of all citizens continuing to follow official health advice and physical distancing guidelines, and to comply with the curfew to keep themselves, their families and communities safe." Iraq,IRQ,20200526,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608212858/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a joint meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety and the parliamentary Covid-19 crisis cell. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams for being on the frontline during the current health emergency, and to Iraqi security forces for supporting Iraq’s national effort to combat Covid-19. The Prime Minister thanked Iraqi families for observing the curfew and complying with other restrictions during this very challenging period. Following discussions, the joint meeting agreed a number of measures, including: Extending the nationwide curfew in Iraq until 06/06/2020. Grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies are exempt, provided that no more than five customers are allowed into such premises at any one time, and that both staff and customers wear face masks Restaurants to remain closed, but are allowed to offer home delivery service All ministries will remain closed during this period, except for the ministries of Health, Electricity, Agriculture and Water Resources, as well security ministries and municipality services The wearing of face masks in public remains compulsory, with fines for those who fail to comply Domestic flights remain suspended, as are flights to and from Iraq The security forces are directed to strictly enforce these measures in cities and towns, and within neighbourhoods The joint meeting underscored the importance of all citizens continuing to follow official health advice and physical distancing guidelines, and to comply with the curfew to keep themselves, their families and communities safe." Iraq,IRQ,20200526,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608212858/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a joint meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety and the parliamentary Covid-19 crisis cell. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams for being on the frontline during the current health emergency, and to Iraqi security forces for supporting Iraq’s national effort to combat Covid-19. The Prime Minister thanked Iraqi families for observing the curfew and complying with other restrictions during this very challenging period. Following discussions, the joint meeting agreed a number of measures, including: Extending the nationwide curfew in Iraq until 06/06/2020. Grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies are exempt, provided that no more than five customers are allowed into such premises at any one time, and that both staff and customers wear face masks Restaurants to remain closed, but are allowed to offer home delivery service All ministries will remain closed during this period, except for the ministries of Health, Electricity, Agriculture and Water Resources, as well security ministries and municipality services The wearing of face masks in public remains compulsory, with fines for those who fail to comply Domestic flights remain suspended, as are flights to and from Iraq The security forces are directed to strictly enforce these measures in cities and towns, and within neighbourhoods The joint meeting underscored the importance of all citizens continuing to follow official health advice and physical distancing guidelines, and to comply with the curfew to keep themselves, their families and communities safe." Iraq,IRQ,20200526,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608212858/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a joint meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety and the parliamentary Covid-19 crisis cell. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams for being on the frontline during the current health emergency, and to Iraqi security forces for supporting Iraq’s national effort to combat Covid-19. The Prime Minister thanked Iraqi families for observing the curfew and complying with other restrictions during this very challenging period. Following discussions, the joint meeting agreed a number of measures, including: Extending the nationwide curfew in Iraq until 06/06/2020. Grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies are exempt, provided that no more than five customers are allowed into such premises at any one time, and that both staff and customers wear face masks Restaurants to remain closed, but are allowed to offer home delivery service All ministries will remain closed during this period, except for the ministries of Health, Electricity, Agriculture and Water Resources, as well security ministries and municipality services The wearing of face masks in public remains compulsory, with fines for those who fail to comply Domestic flights remain suspended, as are flights to and from Iraq The security forces are directed to strictly enforce these measures in cities and towns, and within neighbourhoods The joint meeting underscored the importance of all citizens continuing to follow official health advice and physical distancing guidelines, and to comply with the curfew to keep themselves, their families and communities safe." Iraq,IRQ,20200526,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608212858/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraq-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a joint meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety and the parliamentary Covid-19 crisis cell. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams for being on the frontline during the current health emergency, and to Iraqi security forces for supporting Iraq’s national effort to combat Covid-19. The Prime Minister thanked Iraqi families for observing the curfew and complying with other restrictions during this very challenging period. Following discussions, the joint meeting agreed a number of measures, including: Extending the nationwide curfew in Iraq until 06/06/2020. Grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies are exempt, provided that no more than five customers are allowed into such premises at any one time, and that both staff and customers wear face masks Restaurants to remain closed, but are allowed to offer home delivery service All ministries will remain closed during this period, except for the ministries of Health, Electricity, Agriculture and Water Resources, as well security ministries and municipality services The wearing of face masks in public remains compulsory, with fines for those who fail to comply Domestic flights remain suspended, as are flights to and from Iraq The security forces are directed to strictly enforce these measures in cities and towns, and within neighbourhoods The joint meeting underscored the importance of all citizens continuing to follow official health advice and physical distancing guidelines, and to comply with the curfew to keep themselves, their families and communities safe." Iraq,IRQ,20200526,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525200132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Key Policy Responses as of May 21, 2020 FISCAL To support the Ministry of Health's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Iraq has established a fund to collect donations from financial institutions with initial donations of $20 million from the CBI itself and $5 million from the Trade Bank of Iraq. The authorities have reduced spending in non-essential areas and have safeguarded budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Health. The Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety is introducing a cash transfer scheme, targeting workers in the private sector that do not receive salaries or benefits from the government. Each eligible individual is expected to receive 30,000 dinars each month, with an expected cost of around 600 billion dinars over 2 months. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank has announced a moratorium on interest and principal payments by small and medium-sized enterprises through its directed lending initiative (the “one trillion ID” initiative), and encouraged banks to extend maturities of all loans as they deem appropriate. The Central Bank also encouraged the use of electronic payments to contain the transmission of the virus, and instructed vendors to eliminate commissions on such payments for the next six months. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures." Iraq,IRQ,20200526,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525200132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Key Policy Responses as of May 21, 2020 FISCAL To support the Ministry of Health's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Iraq has established a fund to collect donations from financial institutions with initial donations of $20 million from the CBI itself and $5 million from the Trade Bank of Iraq. The authorities have reduced spending in non-essential areas and have safeguarded budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Health. The Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety is introducing a cash transfer scheme, targeting workers in the private sector that do not receive salaries or benefits from the government. Each eligible individual is expected to receive 30,000 dinars each month, with an expected cost of around 600 billion dinars over 2 months. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank has announced a moratorium on interest and principal payments by small and medium-sized enterprises through its directed lending initiative (the “one trillion ID” initiative), and encouraged banks to extend maturities of all loans as they deem appropriate. The Central Bank also encouraged the use of electronic payments to contain the transmission of the virus, and instructed vendors to eliminate commissions on such payments for the next six months. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures." Iraq,IRQ,20200526,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205748/https://www.facebook.com/MOH.GOV.IQ/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205427/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19/" Iraq,IRQ,20200526,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205748/https://www.facebook.com/MOH.GOV.IQ/" Iraq,IRQ,20200607,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams and security forces and thanked them for their hard work during the Covid-19 health emergency. The Prime Minister called on all Iraqis to remain vigilant, abide by the curfew, follow official health advice and physical distancing rules, and avoid gatherings. Following discussions, the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety decided to: Extend the nationwide curfew until Saturday 13/06/2020 Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services " Iraq,IRQ,20200607,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams and security forces and thanked them for their hard work during the Covid-19 health emergency. The Prime Minister called on all Iraqis to remain vigilant, abide by the curfew, follow official health advice and physical distancing rules, and avoid gatherings. Following discussions, the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety decided to: Extend the nationwide curfew until Saturday 13/06/2020 Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200607,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams and security forces and thanked them for their hard work during the Covid-19 health emergency. The Prime Minister called on all Iraqis to remain vigilant, abide by the curfew, follow official health advice and physical distancing rules, and avoid gatherings. Following discussions, the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety decided to: Extend the nationwide curfew until Saturday 13/06/2020 Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200607,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams and security forces and thanked them for their hard work during the Covid-19 health emergency. The Prime Minister called on all Iraqis to remain vigilant, abide by the curfew, follow official health advice and physical distancing rules, and avoid gatherings. Following discussions, the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety decided to: Extend the nationwide curfew until Saturday 13/06/2020 Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200607,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams and security forces and thanked them for their hard work during the Covid-19 health emergency. The Prime Minister called on all Iraqis to remain vigilant, abide by the curfew, follow official health advice and physical distancing rules, and avoid gatherings. Following discussions, the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety decided to: Extend the nationwide curfew until Saturday 13/06/2020 Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200607,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams and security forces and thanked them for their hard work during the Covid-19 health emergency. The Prime Minister called on all Iraqis to remain vigilant, abide by the curfew, follow official health advice and physical distancing rules, and avoid gatherings. Following discussions, the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety decided to: Extend the nationwide curfew until Saturday 13/06/2020 Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200607,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams and security forces and thanked them for their hard work during the Covid-19 health emergency. The Prime Minister called on all Iraqis to remain vigilant, abide by the curfew, follow official health advice and physical distancing rules, and avoid gatherings. Following discussions, the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety decided to: Extend the nationwide curfew until Saturday 13/06/2020 Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200607,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Saturday a meeting of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Iraq’s health teams and security forces and thanked them for their hard work during the Covid-19 health emergency. The Prime Minister called on all Iraqis to remain vigilant, abide by the curfew, follow official health advice and physical distancing rules, and avoid gatherings. Following discussions, the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety decided to: Extend the nationwide curfew until Saturday 13/06/2020 Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200618,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200618,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200618,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200618,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200618,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200618,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200618,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200618,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200618,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525200132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Key Policy Responses as of May 21, 2020 FISCAL To support the Ministry of Health's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Iraq has established a fund to collect donations from financial institutions with initial donations of $20 million from the CBI itself and $5 million from the Trade Bank of Iraq. The authorities have reduced spending in non-essential areas and have safeguarded budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Health. The Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety is introducing a cash transfer scheme, targeting workers in the private sector that do not receive salaries or benefits from the government. Each eligible individual is expected to receive 30,000 dinars each month, with an expected cost of around 600 billion dinars over 2 months. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank has announced a moratorium on interest and principal payments by small and medium-sized enterprises through its directed lending initiative (the “one trillion ID” initiative), and encouraged banks to extend maturities of all loans as they deem appropriate. The Central Bank also encouraged the use of electronic payments to contain the transmission of the virus, and instructed vendors to eliminate commissions on such payments for the next six months. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures." Iraq,IRQ,20200618,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525200132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Key Policy Responses as of May 21, 2020 FISCAL To support the Ministry of Health's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Iraq has established a fund to collect donations from financial institutions with initial donations of $20 million from the CBI itself and $5 million from the Trade Bank of Iraq. The authorities have reduced spending in non-essential areas and have safeguarded budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Health. The Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety is introducing a cash transfer scheme, targeting workers in the private sector that do not receive salaries or benefits from the government. Each eligible individual is expected to receive 30,000 dinars each month, with an expected cost of around 600 billion dinars over 2 months. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank has announced a moratorium on interest and principal payments by small and medium-sized enterprises through its directed lending initiative (the “one trillion ID” initiative), and encouraged banks to extend maturities of all loans as they deem appropriate. The Central Bank also encouraged the use of electronic payments to contain the transmission of the virus, and instructed vendors to eliminate commissions on such payments for the next six months. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures." Iraq,IRQ,20200618,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205748/https://www.facebook.com/MOH.GOV.IQ/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205427/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19/" Iraq,IRQ,20200618,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205748/https://www.facebook.com/MOH.GOV.IQ/" Iraq,IRQ,20200701,C1: School closing,3,1,"http://archive.fo/dKvJa Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Monday a meeting in Baghdad of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister told the Committee that the coronavirus pandemic challenge facing Iraq is unprecedented, and that this challenge has been exacerbated by cumulative past administrative failures. Following discussions, the Committee decided to: Amend the partial curfew to start from 7 PM to 6 AM in line with the increase in daylight hours Direct Baghdad Operations Command and the operations commands in the provinces to strictly enforce the curfew restrictions, and to hold them responsible for curfew violations http://archive.fo/zbqCE The Cabinet discussed current economic and financial challenges, and the necessary measures to encourage and promote investment in Iraq’s economy as a key driver of growth and of job-creation. Following further discussions, the Cabinet decided to: – Allow students at stage 3 of intermediate education to progress to stage 1 of secondary education based on their half-term exam scores Enter new data here for Iraq. Click this bar for further information/instructions. Date from (inclusive) 10/29/2020 Date to (inclusive) 10/29/2020 Closure/Containment Economic Response Public Health Misc " Iraq,IRQ,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"http://archive.fo/dKvJa Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Monday a meeting in Baghdad of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister told the Committee that the coronavirus pandemic challenge facing Iraq is unprecedented, and that this challenge has been exacerbated by cumulative past administrative failures. Following discussions, the Committee decided to: Amend the partial curfew to start from 7 PM to 6 AM in line with the increase in daylight hours Direct Baghdad Operations Command and the operations commands in the provinces to strictly enforce the curfew restrictions, and to hold them responsible for curfew violations https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"http://archive.fo/dKvJa Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Monday a meeting in Baghdad of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister told the Committee that the coronavirus pandemic challenge facing Iraq is unprecedented, and that this challenge has been exacerbated by cumulative past administrative failures. Following discussions, the Committee decided to: Amend the partial curfew to start from 7 PM to 6 AM in line with the increase in daylight hours Direct Baghdad Operations Command and the operations commands in the provinces to strictly enforce the curfew restrictions, and to hold them responsible for curfew violations https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"http://archive.fo/dKvJa Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Monday a meeting in Baghdad of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister told the Committee that the coronavirus pandemic challenge facing Iraq is unprecedented, and that this challenge has been exacerbated by cumulative past administrative failures. Following discussions, the Committee decided to: Amend the partial curfew to start from 7 PM to 6 AM in line with the increase in daylight hours Direct Baghdad Operations Command and the operations commands in the provinces to strictly enforce the curfew restrictions, and to hold them responsible for curfew violations https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200701,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"http://archive.fo/dKvJa Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Monday a meeting in Baghdad of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister told the Committee that the coronavirus pandemic challenge facing Iraq is unprecedented, and that this challenge has been exacerbated by cumulative past administrative failures. Following discussions, the Committee decided to: Amend the partial curfew to start from 7 PM to 6 AM in line with the increase in daylight hours Direct Baghdad Operations Command and the operations commands in the provinces to strictly enforce the curfew restrictions, and to hold them responsible for curfew violations" Iraq,IRQ,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"http://archive.fo/dKvJa Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Monday a meeting in Baghdad of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister told the Committee that the coronavirus pandemic challenge facing Iraq is unprecedented, and that this challenge has been exacerbated by cumulative past administrative failures. Following discussions, the Committee decided to: Amend the partial curfew to start from 7 PM to 6 AM in line with the increase in daylight hours Direct Baghdad Operations Command and the operations commands in the provinces to strictly enforce the curfew restrictions, and to hold them responsible for curfew violations https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"http://archive.fo/dKvJa Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Monday a meeting in Baghdad of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister told the Committee that the coronavirus pandemic challenge facing Iraq is unprecedented, and that this challenge has been exacerbated by cumulative past administrative failures. Following discussions, the Committee decided to: Amend the partial curfew to start from 7 PM to 6 AM in line with the increase in daylight hours Direct Baghdad Operations Command and the operations commands in the provinces to strictly enforce the curfew restrictions, and to hold them responsible for curfew violations https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213946/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqs-higher-committee-for-health-and-national-safety-extends-nationwide-curfew/ Impose a partial curfew between 6 PM and 5 AM from Sunday 14/06/2020 Impose a curfew for 24 hours a day every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Maintain the ban on all gatherings in all their forms Maintain the ban on travel within provinces The Committee also decided that: Parks, cafes, cinemas, malls, sport centres, private teaching institutes, swimming pools and shops to remain closed, except for food stores, bakeries and pharmacies which remain exempt Restaurants will also stay closed, except for home delivery services" Iraq,IRQ,20200701,C8: International travel controls,4,,"http://archive.fo/FZjTk Iraq: Authorities extend flight ban until July 15 /update 38 Iraq News Alert Aviation authorities extend commercial flight ban until July 15; reconfirm travel itineraries TIMEFRAME expected from 7/2/2020, 12:00 AM until 8/16/2020, 11:00 PM (Asia/Baghdad). http://archive.fo/dKvJa Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Monday a meeting in Baghdad of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister told the Committee that the coronavirus pandemic challenge facing Iraq is unprecedented, and that this challenge has been exacerbated by cumulative past administrative failures. Following discussions, the Committee decided to: Amend the partial curfew to start from 7 PM to 6 AM in line with the increase in daylight hours Direct Baghdad Operations Command and the operations commands in the provinces to strictly enforce the curfew restrictions, and to hold them responsible for curfew violations" Iraq,IRQ,20200701,E1: Income support,1,1,"http://archive.fo/2T6Fu Key Policy Responses as of July 1, 2020 FISCAL The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Finance to provide an additional 50 billion Iraqi dinars ($42 million) from the contingency reserve to the Ministry of Health. To support the Ministry of Health's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Iraq established a fund to collect donations from financial institutions which raised a total of $37 million, with initial donations of $20 million from the Central Bank and $5 million from the Trade Bank of Iraq. The authorities have reduced spending in non-essential areas and have safeguarded budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Health. The Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety is introducing a cash transfer scheme, targeting the families of workers in the private sector that do not receive salaries or benefits from the government. Each eligible individual received 30,000 Iraqi dinars ($25), with a total cost of around 300 billion Iraqi dinars ($254 million). MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank of Iraq has reduced its reserve requirement from 15 percent to 13 percent. It also announced a moratorium on interest and principal payments by small and medium-sized enterprises through its directed lending initiative (the “one trillion ID” initiative) and encouraged banks to extend the maturities of all loans as they deem appropriate. More recently, the Central Bank has offered 5 million Iraqi dinars ($4200) of additional support to existing projects under the “one trillion ID” initiative and reduced the interest rates on loans extended through the scheme. The Central Bank also encouraged the use of electronic payments to contain the transmission of the virus, and instructed vendors to eliminate commissions on such payments for the next six months. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures." Iraq,IRQ,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"http://archive.fo/2T6Fu Key Policy Responses as of July 1, 2020 FISCAL The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Finance to provide an additional 50 billion Iraqi dinars ($42 million) from the contingency reserve to the Ministry of Health. To support the Ministry of Health's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Iraq established a fund to collect donations from financial institutions which raised a total of $37 million, with initial donations of $20 million from the Central Bank and $5 million from the Trade Bank of Iraq. The authorities have reduced spending in non-essential areas and have safeguarded budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Health. The Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety is introducing a cash transfer scheme, targeting the families of workers in the private sector that do not receive salaries or benefits from the government. Each eligible individual received 30,000 Iraqi dinars ($25), with a total cost of around 300 billion Iraqi dinars ($254 million). MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank of Iraq has reduced its reserve requirement from 15 percent to 13 percent. It also announced a moratorium on interest and principal payments by small and medium-sized enterprises through its directed lending initiative (the “one trillion ID” initiative) and encouraged banks to extend the maturities of all loans as they deem appropriate. More recently, the Central Bank has offered 5 million Iraqi dinars ($4200) of additional support to existing projects under the “one trillion ID” initiative and reduced the interest rates on loans extended through the scheme. The Central Bank also encouraged the use of electronic payments to contain the transmission of the virus, and instructed vendors to eliminate commissions on such payments for the next six months. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures." Iraq,IRQ,20200701,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205748/https://www.facebook.com/MOH.GOV.IQ/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205427/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19/" Iraq,IRQ,20200701,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://www.facebook.com/MOH.GOV.IQ/" Iraq,IRQ,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,2,1," the government committee overseeing Iraq’s response to the pandemic announced on Thursday the easing several lockdown measures with hopes of lifting the curfew in early August. Meanwhile, Shopping malls may now re-open and a curfew will be imposed for shorter hours, form 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200722090638/https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/Story/48897/Iraq-to-reopen-airports-to-international-flights-July-23-state-media" Iraq,IRQ,20200716,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to Baghdad Times 16th July, 2020 ,Iraq is set to reopen its airports to resume international commercial flights on July 23 as it eases coronavirus-related lockdown measures, state media reported Thursday. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200722090638/https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/Story/48897/Iraq-to-reopen-airports-to-international-flights-July-23-state-media" Iraq,IRQ,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to Middle East monitor news published on 23rd July , 2020 ,""A full lockdown will be imposed across Iraq during the Eid Al-Adha holiday which starts on 31 July to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200808110446/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200723-iraq-to-impose-full-lockdown-during-eid-to-prevent-covid-19/ Iraqi Authorities introduced complete lockdown nationwide till August 9. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200808111349/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363481/iraq-authorities-announce-total-lockdown-for-eid-al-adha-holiday-until-august-9-update-44" Iraq,IRQ,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to Middle East monitor news published on 23rd July , 2020 ,""A full lockdown will be imposed across Iraq during the Eid Al-Adha holiday which starts on 31 July to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200808110446/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200723-iraq-to-impose-full-lockdown-during-eid-to-prevent-covid-19/ Iraqi Authorities introduced complete lockdown nationwide till August 9. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200808111349/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363481/iraq-authorities-announce-total-lockdown-for-eid-al-adha-holiday-until-august-9-update-44" Iraq,IRQ,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to Middle East monitor news published on 23rd July , 2020 ,""A full lockdown will be imposed across Iraq during the Eid Al-Adha holiday which starts on 31 July to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200808110446/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200723-iraq-to-impose-full-lockdown-during-eid-to-prevent-covid-19/ Iraqi Authorities introduced complete lockdown nationwide till August 9. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200808111349/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363481/iraq-authorities-announce-total-lockdown-for-eid-al-adha-holiday-until-august-9-update-44" Iraq,IRQ,20200731,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"According to Middle East monitor news published on 23rd July , 2020 ,""A full lockdown will be imposed across Iraq during the Eid Al-Adha holiday which starts on 31 July to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200808110446/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200723-iraq-to-impose-full-lockdown-during-eid-to-prevent-covid-19/ Iraqi Authorities introduced complete lockdown nationwide till August 9. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200808111349/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363481/iraq-authorities-announce-total-lockdown-for-eid-al-adha-holiday-until-august-9-update-44" Iraq,IRQ,20200731,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"According to Middle East monitor news published on 23rd July , 2020 ,""A full lockdown will be imposed across Iraq during the Eid Al-Adha holiday which starts on 31 July to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200808110446/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200723-iraq-to-impose-full-lockdown-during-eid-to-prevent-covid-19/ Iraqi Authorities introduced complete lockdown nationwide till August 9. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200808111349/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363481/iraq-authorities-announce-total-lockdown-for-eid-al-adha-holiday-until-august-9-update-44" Iraq,IRQ,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to Middle East monitor news published on 23rd July , 2020 ,""A full lockdown will be imposed across Iraq during the Eid Al-Adha holiday which starts on 31 July to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200808110446/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200723-iraq-to-impose-full-lockdown-during-eid-to-prevent-covid-19/ Iraqi Authorities introduced complete lockdown nationwide till August 9. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200808111349/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363481/iraq-authorities-announce-total-lockdown-for-eid-al-adha-holiday-until-august-9-update-44" Iraq,IRQ,20200731,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to Middle East monitor news published on 23rd July , 2020 ,""A full lockdown will be imposed across Iraq during the Eid Al-Adha holiday which starts on 31 July to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200808110446/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200723-iraq-to-impose-full-lockdown-during-eid-to-prevent-covid-19/ Iraqi Authorities introduced complete lockdown nationwide till August 9. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200808111349/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363481/iraq-authorities-announce-total-lockdown-for-eid-al-adha-holiday-until-august-9-update-44" Iraq,IRQ,20200801,C1: School closing,3,1,"http://archive.fo/dKvJa Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi chaired on Monday a meeting in Baghdad of the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety. At the start of the meeting, the Prime Minister told the Committee that the coronavirus pandemic challenge facing Iraq is unprecedented, and that this challenge has been exacerbated by cumulative past administrative failures. Following discussions, the Committee decided to: Amend the partial curfew to start from 7 PM to 6 AM in line with the increase in daylight hours Direct Baghdad Operations Command and the operations commands in the provinces to strictly enforce the curfew restrictions, and to hold them responsible for curfew violations http://archive.fo/zbqCE The Cabinet discussed current economic and financial challenges, and the necessary measures to encourage and promote investment in Iraq’s economy as a key driver of growth and of job-creation. Following further discussions, the Cabinet decided to: – Allow students at stage 3 of intermediate education to progress to stage 1 of secondary education based on their half-term exam scores Enter new data here for Iraq. Click this bar for further information/instructions. Date from (inclusive) 10/29/2020 Date to (inclusive) 10/29/2020 Closure/Containment Economic Response Public Health" Iraq,IRQ,20200804,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) closes border with Turkey on August 4 due to COVID-19; follow official directiveslink:https://web.archive.org/web/20200808112045/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365991/iraq-kurdish-authorities-close-border-with-turkey-on-august-4-due-to-covid-19-update-46" Iraq,IRQ,20200815,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On August 15, the Government of Iraq amended the curfew. A partial curfew is in effect seven days a week from 10:00 pm to 5:00am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820102320/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20200827,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""All inbound/outbound international passengers will need to have a certificate showing they have tested negative for COVID-19."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202647/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iraq/coronavirus " Iraq,IRQ,20200907,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From Monday 7th September 2020, the Iraqi government permitted the reopening of restaurants and five-star hotels. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910164619/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/09/c_139353387.htm" Iraq,IRQ,20200907,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From 7th September 2020, the ban on sporting activities and events has been lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910164619/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/09/c_139353387.htm" Iraq,IRQ,20200907,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From 7th September 2020, crossing borders have been opened exclusively in order to permit commercial movement, subject to health guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910164619/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/09/c_139353387.htm" Iraq,IRQ,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"From 10th September, ""the Higher Committee for Health and National Safety, headed by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, has permitted movement of the citizens between provinces"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200910164846/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/10/c_139359134.htm" Iraq,IRQ,20200920,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"On September 20, the Government of Iraq lifted the curfew and restrictions on public gatherings. Social distancing rules remain in place but are not evenly followed or enforced. sporting events can also take place without live audiences https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001641/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20200924,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As of Sept 24th 2020, the Iraqi health authorities decided to lift the nationwide partial curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022125208/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/24/c_139394497.htm " Iraq,IRQ,20201001,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On October 1st, the Iraqi Health Ministry *announced* plans to establish 20 new COVID-19 testing labs to increase the country's testing capacity. Exact time frame as to when they will be running were not provided. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001211852/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/01/c_139412987.htm" Iraq,IRQ,20201002,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://archive.fo/Oq3Qr Saturday 19/9/2020 review and assess current measures to combat Covid-19. Following discussions, the Committee decided to: Ban the entry into Iraq of visitors from all countries" Iraq,IRQ,20201004,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Entry to Iraq for tourism and religious purposes is now allowed, according to the US embassy. This is supported by the fact that pilgrims entered Iraq's Karbala region on 4th October, indicating that travel has resumed for religious purposes, and in limited numbers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022123129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201022124802/https://www.france24.com/en/20201004-pilgrims-flood-iraq-s-karbala-for-arbaeen-despite-virus-fears " Iraq,IRQ,20201008,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No changes in policy. Internal travel is permitted. http://web.archive.org/web/20201106174228/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201012,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Flights to/from Turkey, Kuwait, and Iran are not operating as of October 12. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022123129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201016,E1: Income support,1,1,"Policy still appears to be in place https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iraq,IRQ,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Policy still appears to be in place https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iraq,IRQ,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes https://web.archive.org/web/20201022125723/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iraq,IRQ,20201016,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No changes https://web.archive.org/web/20201022125723/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iraq,IRQ,20201020,C1: School closing,2,1,"Medical Schools seniors will be allowed to resume their classes on October 20. Other universities and schools remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022123129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No major updates. Restaurants, auditoriums, places of worship, and hotels remain open. Government departments are permitted to resume working, with full staffing. Malls and shops are open with social distancing and hygiene measures in place, and cafes and restaurants are still open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022123129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No updates." Iraq,IRQ,20201020,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No changes." Iraq,IRQ,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No curfew in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201022123129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,C1: School closing,2,1,"With the exception of medical schools, schools and universities remain closed for in-person classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001641/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no major updates - Government departments are permitted to resume working, with full staffing. Malls and shops are open with social distancing and hygiene measures in place, and cafes and restaurants are now open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001641/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"On September 20, the Government of Iraq lifted the curfew and restrictions on public gatherings. Social distancing rules remain in place but are not evenly followed or enforced. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001641/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Malls and shopping centers are permitted to reopen with the mandatory wearing of face masks and social distancing rules, restaurants and five-star hotels can resume operations, and sporting events can also take place without live audiences. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029003542/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Transportation Options: Are commercial flights operating? Yes Is public transportation operating? Yes Taxis, trains and public buses are operational, as are some mini-buses. Land borders are open to commercial and passenger traffic. The Kuwait and Jordan border crossings are open for commercial use only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001641/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001641/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,C8: International travel controls,1,,"National airports are open. Direct Flights to/from Kuwait, and Bahrain are not operating as of October 26. The Iraqi Government does not place any restrictions on travel between provinces. Entry to Iraq for tourism and religious purposes is now allowed. Restaurants, auditoriums, places of worship, and hotels are open. Government departments are permitted to resume working, with full staffing. Malls and shops are open with social distancing and hygiene measures in place, and cafes and restaurants are now open. With the exception of medical schools, schools and universities remain closed for in-person classes. Land borders are open to commercial and passenger traffic. The Kuwait and Jordan border crossings are open for commercial use only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001641/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Finance to provide an additional 50 billion Iraqi dinars ($42 million) from the contingency reserve to the Ministry of Health. To support the Ministry of Health's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Bank of Iraq established a fund to collect donations from financial institutions which raised a total of $37 million, with initial donations of $20 million from the Central Bank and $5 million from the Trade Bank of Iraq. The authorities have reduced spending in non-essential areas and have safeguarded budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Health. The Supreme Committee for Health and National Safety is introducing a cash transfer scheme, targeting the families of workers in the private sector that do not receive salaries or benefits from the government. Each eligible individual received 30,000 Iraqi dinars ($25), with a total cost of around 300 billion Iraqi dinars ($254 million). https://web.archive.org/web/20201029003542/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Central Bank of Iraq has reduced its reserve requirement from 15 percent to 13 percent. It also announced a moratorium on interest and principal payments by small and medium-sized enterprises through its directed lending initiative (the “one trillion ID” initiative) and encouraged banks to extend the maturities of all loans as they deem appropriate. More recently, the Central Bank has offered 5 million Iraqi dinars ($4200) of additional support to existing projects under the “one trillion ID” initiative and reduced the interest rates on loans extended through the scheme. The Central Bank also encouraged the use of electronic payments to contain the transmission of the virus, and instructed vendors to eliminate commissions on such payments for six months. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029003542/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Reopening of the economy. Most containment measures have now been relaxed to some extent. On June 14, the curfew restrictions began to be eased, and were completely removed in late September. All land border crossings are now able to open for trade and airports reopened on July 23. Malls and shopping centers are permitted to reopen with the mandatory wearing of face masks and social distancing rules, restaurants and five-star hotels can resume operations, and sporting events can also take place without live audiences. Places of worship and parks are also permitted to reopen. Most universities and schools remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029003542/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Public hospitals throughout Iraq are offering COVID-19 testing in country. In addition, the following private labs offer testing and are authorized by the Government of Iraq to provide tests to those intending to travel: The Al-Istishari Medical Lab Located next to Al-Yarmook Hospital, Baghdad 0771 100 0881 8:00am to 5:00pm except Fridays, by appointment only Approximately $110.00 per exam https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001641/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"no details - https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001641/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"In the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR), Decree #48 dated August 20, 2020 imposes a 20,000 Iraqi dinar fine (approximately 17USD) on individuals “seen outside” without a mask. The decree also obligates private sector institutions to require employees to wear masks and requires masks of passengers in vehicles. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001641/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201030,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools and universities remain closed with the exception of medical schools. http://web.archive.org/web/20201106174228/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The government continues to urge people to stay at home https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/middle-east/iraq " Iraq,IRQ,20201030,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Airports remain open and international flights are operating. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108162520/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iraq " Iraq,IRQ,20201030,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114183433/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iraq,IRQ,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114183433/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iraq,IRQ,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Reports are published on the Government website and on the Ministry of Health's website and Facebook page. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108174602/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19/" Iraq,IRQ,20201030,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Both public hospitals and private labs offer COVID testing. http://web.archive.org/web/20201106174228/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Health teams have also conducted testing campaigns in Baghdad. " Iraq,IRQ,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change in policy. Targeted fines of 20'000 Iraqi dinar in the Kurdistan region if individuals are outside without a mask. http://web.archive.org/web/20201106174228/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201031,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No policy updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201109,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 08 November 2020, the new school year was announced and is set to start 29 November 2020. Schools are expected to open, no changes indicated until that time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Iraq,IRQ,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201109,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003548/https://gds.gov.iq/covid-19-iraqi-government-agrees-date-for-start-of-new-academic-year/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115003744/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools and universities reopen on November 29, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No noted updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No noted updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Conferences, weddings, funerals, and gatherings are banned; violators face fines of 2,000,000 Iraqi Dinars. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No noted updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No noted updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No noted updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No noted updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes The PCR and/or serology must be completed less than 72 hours before departure to Iraq. Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,E1: Income support,1,1,"No noted updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No noted updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No noted updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Public hospitals throughout Iraq are offering COVID-19 testing in country. In addition, private labs offer testing and are authorized by the Government of Iraq to provide tests to those intending to travel. By appointment only - by appointment only - approximately $110.00 per exam https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No noted updates: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201115,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"In the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR), Decree #52 (October 26, 2020) imposes a 20,000 Iraqi dinar fine (approximately 17USD) on individuals “seen outside” without a mask. The decree also obligates public and private sector institutions to require employees to wear masks and requires masks of passengers in vehicles. Conferences, weddings, funerals, and gatherings are banned; violators face fines of 2,000,000 Iraqi Dinars. Markets or shops where customers do not adhere to prevention guidelines may be closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123215316/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201129,C1: School closing,1,1,"On the 29th November schools and universities reopen: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207205146/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iraq,IRQ,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214190129/https://iq.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Iceland,ISL,20200123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Targeted Public information for Travellers (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.landlaeknir.is/english/news/detail/item38811/information-for-travelers) About novel coronavirus, now called COVID-19: https://web.archive.org/web/20201028151628/https://www.landlaeknir.is/um-embaettid/greinar/grein/item38798/corona-virus-china-2019 " Iceland,ISL,20200124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coronavirus Contingency Plan Activated: Icelandic authorities have activated a contingency plan for infectious diseases due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The Chief Epidemiologist for the Directorate of Health along with the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management are already working according to the plan, following on-hand contingency plans. A plan for disease prevention at international airports has also been activated specifically for Keflavík International Airport. The Icelandic Tourist Board will assist with ensuring that information about the virus reaches travellers around the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028151842/https://www.icelandreview.com/news/coronavirus-contingency-plan-activated/ See also: https://web.archive.org/web/20201028151954/https://www.landlaeknir.is/english/news/detail/item38812/what-is-being-done-in-iceland-to-curb-the-spread-of-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov" Iceland,ISL,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"General Public information available (https://www.landlaeknir.is/english/news/?portal:componentId=1111&portal:type=action&portal:isSecure=false&portal:portletMode=view&pageNo=1)" Iceland,ISL,20200129,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""?29 January Chief Epidemiologist advises againstunnecessary travel to China and recommends that people travelling from Chinauntertaken14 days quarantine."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162326/https://www.covid.is/categories/icelands-response" Iceland,ISL,20200201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A very visible public campaign emphasising awareness of personal habits that reduce transmission risk, such as hand-washing and distancing in social interactions, has been running since early February. Daily press briefings have been held at 14 every day since 27 February (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.government.is/news/article/?NewsId=c65cf658-6eb6-11ea-9462-005056bc4d74)" Iceland,ISL,20200203,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""3 February Iceland defines high-risk areas, including Northern Italy and Tyrol, earlier than other states, taking stricter measures with a 14-day quarantine requirement for all residents returning from those areas."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162326/https://www.covid.is/categories/icelands-response" Iceland,ISL,20200309,H2: Testing policy,2,,"not sure about the start date, but it should be after the first case (Feb 28) and before the report (MAR 9th) “From the beginning, Icelandic authorities have taken important steps for effective detection of infections. Therefore, we have been able to identify a high number of infected individuals,” Þórólfur Guðnason, Chief Epidemiologist says. “The National Police has contacted all Icelanders who have returned from high-risk areas and those who may have been in contact with them to reiterate requirements for quarantine."" https://www.government.is/news/article/?NewsId=422e5545-5e45-11ea-9455-005056bc530c https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.government.is/news/article/?NewsId=422e5545-5e45-11ea-9455-005056bc530c " Iceland,ISL,20200309,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"not sure about the start date, but it should be after the first case (Feb 28) and before the report (MAR 9th) ““From the beginning, Icelandic authorities have taken important steps for effective detection of infections. Therefore, we have been able to identify a high number of infected individuals,” Þórólfur Guðnason, Chief Epidemiologist says. “The National Police has contacted all Icelanders who have returned from high-risk areas and those who may have been in contact with them to reiterate requirements for quarantine."" https://www.government.is/news/article/?NewsId=422e5545-5e45-11ea-9455-005056bc530c https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.government.is/news/article/?NewsId=422e5545-5e45-11ea-9455-005056bc530c " Iceland,ISL,20200310,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Tax reliefs already implemented early on during the crisis, especially for the tourism sector but other sectors could postpone their tax payments as well or had them reduced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504134335/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/03/10/-Economic-response-to-COVID-19-/" Iceland,ISL,20200313,C1: School closing,0,,"No measures implemented, no extraordinary rules (hygiene, etc.) in place" Iceland,ISL,20200313,H2: Testing policy,3,,"the report on Mar 13 says that ""Those numbers include the first results of the voluntary tests on people with no symptoms, which started last Friday."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200412153448/https://www.buzzfeed.com/albertonardelli/coronavirus-testing-iceland" Iceland,ISL,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.government.is/news/article/?NewsId=f96a270c-66e8-11ea-945f-005056bc4d74" Iceland,ISL,20200315,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"A ban on gatherings of 100 or more persons was imposed on 15 March with the objective of slowing the rapid spread of COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.covid.is/categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200316,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 13 March the Minister of Health announced that the operations of pre-primary and elementary schools would be limited and upper secondary schools (VET included) and universities were closed. The schools had one weekend to reorganise their activities, although many had started preparations a few days or even one to two weeks earlier in anticipation of such measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028083122/https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/fi/news-and-press/news/iceland-responses-covid-19-outbreak https://web.archive.org/web/20200503154702/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/03/13/Stricter-measures-to-slow-down-the-spread-of-COVID-19-/ " Iceland,ISL,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Workplaces enforce rules themselves Venues and organisations hosting events for groups smaller than 100 individuals are also subject to stricter guidelines, primarily ensuring that there are two metres of space between attendees. Workplaces and institutions are charged with applying and enforcing the regulation themselves."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503163947/https://www.icelandreview.com/society/iceland-bans-gatherings-over-100-due-to-covid-19/" Iceland,ISL,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the Icelandic government, the ban on gathering applies to all public events. If the ban on gathering includes gatherings of over 100 people, the same goes for public events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162203/https://www.covid.is/categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200319,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""As of Thursday, March 19, 2020, Icelanders and others residing in Iceland and arriving in Iceland are required to undergo a two-week quarantine regardless of where they come from."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162807/https://www.landlaeknir.is/um-embaettid/frettir/frett/item39945/Utvikkun-ahaettusvaeda-vegna-COVID-19" Iceland,ISL,20200320,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 20 March 2020, foreign nationals - except EU/EEA, EFTA or UK nationals - are not allowed to enter Iceland unless they can demonstrate that their travel is essential. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022184340/https://utl.is/index.php/en/about-directorate-of-immigration/covid-19/currently-not-in-iceland-q-a-for-non-eu-eea-nationals" Iceland,ISL,20200321,E1: Income support,2,1,"""Government takes on up to 75% of salaries"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200514203556/https://www.icelandreview.com/politics/icelandic-government-presents-economic-response-package-to-covid-19-crisis/" Iceland,ISL,20200321,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Relief has been further broadened by adding additional tax postponements with a focus on costs that amount for private households, postponement of pension fund payments possible as well https://web.archive.org/web/20200428140646/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/03/21/Icelandic-Government-announces-1.6bn-USD-response-package-to-the-COVID-19-crisis/ " Iceland,ISL,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Sports clubs, hair salons and similar establishments are closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503162326/https://www.covid.is/categories/icelands-response" Iceland,ISL,20200324,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The Icelandic government has announced a ban on gatherings of 20 people or more, starting Tuesday 24 March 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503160910/https://www.government.is/news/article/?newsid=2f49a0ac-6c74-11ea-9462-005056bc4d74" Iceland,ISL,20200401,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"'On April 1, Iceland launched an app that uses GPS to locate people who may have been in close contact with confirmed COVID-19 patients. A message containing a download link for the app will be sent to all Icelanders; downloading it and then agreeing to disclose GPS data are both voluntary, but for it to work as intended 60% will need to opt in.' (1.) // As of May 11, c. 38% of the population had downloaded the app, and officials state its efficacy has been limited: ' I would say it [Rakning] has proven useful in a few cases, but it wasn’t a game changer for us.”' (2.) https://web.archive.org/web/20200527092033/https://privacyinternational.org/examples/3598/iceland-launches-voluntary-app-contact-tracing (1.) https://web.archive.org/web/20200527092223/https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/05/11/1001541/iceland-rakning-c19-covid-contact-tracing/ (2.)" Iceland,ISL,20200403,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The 20-person gathering ban in Iceland has been extended until May 4th. The initial ban was due to expire on April 13th, but yesterday Þórólfur Guðnason, Iceland’s epidemiologist advised an extension and this afternoon Svandís accepted the proposal. There will be no changes to the ban on gatherings of over 20 people until May 4th and approved exemptions remain valid. Plans to remove restrictions in stages once the outbreak has subsided are expected to be released by the end of the month."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503161302/https://grapevine.is/news/2020/04/03/covid-19-update-gathering-ban-extended-until-may/" Iceland,ISL,20200504,C1: School closing,1,1,"'Relaxation of ban on gatherings and school activities effective. The limit on the number of people who may gather is increased from 20 to 50. Preschools and primary schools open, athletic and youth activities are unrestricted. Upper secondary schools, universities, and other activities can re-open.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200527092601/https://www.covid.is/categories/icelands-response https://web.archive.org/web/20200608000512/https://www.voanews.com/europe/iceland-prepares-reopen-schools-some-businesses Of Iceland's 38 secondary schools, it was mainly vocational schools that were resuming classes in smaller groups. At these schools, which often involve practical classes, the approaching end-of-year exams must be conducted in person and not online. Most general secondary schools contacted by AFP said they would not be reopening and would instead continue distance learning for the last three weeks of the academic year, avoiding the need to find tricky solutions to social distancing in classrooms. Those students will take their final exams exclusively online. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526071730/https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/coronavirus-high-schools-universities-slowly-reopen-in-iceland" Iceland,ISL,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Hair salons and dentists resumed businesses from Monday.Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200519211726/https://theprint.in/world/not-just-india-these-12-countries-also-eased-their-covid-19-restrictions-on-monday/414300/ 2:As of May 4, dentist offices, physiotherapy clinics, massage parlours, libraries, and museums were permitted to reopen. Swimming pools reopened on May 18. Gyms, bars, clubs, and slot machines remain closed but are set to reopen on May 25. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200522100319/https://www.icelandreview.com/ask-ir/whats-the-status-of-covid-19-in-iceland/" Iceland,ISL,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"celandic authorities loosened some restrictions on May 4, permitting gatherings of up to 50 people (up from the previous limit of 20) as long as a two-metre distance is maintained between individuals. Grocery stores and pharmacies may allow up to 100 people inside at once, provided space allows for a two-metre distance between individuals. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200521110124/https://www.icelandreview.com/ask-ir/whats-the-status-of-covid-19-in-iceland/" Iceland,ISL,20200504,H2: Testing policy,3,," On a per-capita basis, no country has done more testing. Authorities there have tested around 13.5% of its population.We opened up a screening center and offered to anyone in Iceland who would want to be screened to come and be screened. And then we did a random sample of the population. And it turned out that (both screens) gave us around the same percentage of infected (0.8%). We did not just screen. We took samples of the virus from every person infected.The Icelandic health care system started to screen on the 31st of January. They screened for a whole month before the first patient was identified. We (deCODE) started to screen on the 13th of March. The health care system was screening the high-risk individuals, those who already had signs or symptoms of the disease. We were screening the general population Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200521111545/https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2020-05-04/what-iceland-can-teach-the-world-about-minimizing-the-coronavirus" Iceland,ISL,20200525,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"With the opening of gyms, bars, clubs, swimming pools, and lottery machines with social distancing measures in place, managers are responsible for informing employees about the company's contingency plan and what rules apply to their operations during the Covid-19 outbreak. Government COVID website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604220627/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/workplaces https://web.archive.org/web/20200604213012/https://www.covid.is/categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200525,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Restrictions valid until 21 June. ?'Organised activities covered by the ban on gatherings are following: conferences, symposia, meetings, organised outside gatherings and similar events. Recreational events such as concerts, plays, film screenings, athletic events, and private parties. Religious ceremonies of any type, including funerals, weddings, confirmation ceremonies, and other religious gatherings. ?Following activities are permitted: Gym facilities may have a number of practitioners equal to half the maximum permitted number under the operating license. Limits of 200 people in the facility along with the two meters rule between individuals is followed, as much as possible. Special attention should be paid to hygiene and hand washing. Nightclubs, bars and game rooms. Lottery machines are open if disinfected and limits of 200 people along with the two meters rule between individuals is followed, as much as possible. Sanitation and hand washing are encouraged. Public swimming pools are open with restrictions. Children, born in 2015 and earlier, are not included in count of the facilities. Healthcare services, dental practices and physiotherapy. Hair salons, massage parlours, physical therapy clinics, beauty parlours, museums, and other similar services. Organised sports activities for children in kindergarten and elementary school are allowed without any restrictions. Sanitation and handwashing is encouraged and the two-meter social distancing rule should be respected as much as possible. Organised sports for adults (including sport activities in high schools and universities) are permitted with the same restrictions as gym facilities (see above). https://web.archive.org/web/20200604213012/https://www.covid.is/categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200525,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restrictions valid until 21 June. 'The ban on gatherings applies to activities where more than 200 people come together. At all smaller gatherings, it must also be ensured to have the opportunity to maintain a distance of 2 meters from other people whenever practicable.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200604213012/https://www.covid.is/categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200615,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"While gatherings of up to 500 people are allowed, the following are still banned: ""Conferences, symposia, meetings, organised outside gatherings and similar events. Recreational events such as concerts, plays, film screenings, athletic events, and private parties. Religious ceremonies of any type, including funerals, weddings, confirmation ceremonies, and other religious gatherings. Other similar events involving 500 or more individuals."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200629214123/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On June 15, the Minister of Health announced a further relaxation of the restrictions of gatherings that have been in place due to COVID-19. The main change is that larger gatherings will now be limited to 500 people, up from 200 people. The existing restrictions for swimming pools and fitness centres at 75% of the maximum capacity will also expire on 15 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716205816/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/06/16/Easing-of-restrictions-on-gatherings-on-15-June/" Iceland,ISL,20200615,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"""The Icelandic authorities have not recommended the general use of masks or cloth for healthy individuals, and the use of such equipment in public is very rare. ""Iceland benefits from its sparse population. There are very few situations in daily life in here Iceland where the use of face masks would be advised."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200929175905/https://www.government.is/diplomatic-missions/embassy-article/2020/06/15/Travellers-to-be-tested-at-border-Science-to-guide-path-to-the-easing-of-travel-restrictions/#:~:text=The%20Icelandic%20authorities%20have%20not,face%20masks%20would%20be%20advised." Iceland,ISL,20200706,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"While the previous policy was only until 5th July, I cannot find any news on public events now being allowed. The gathering size allowance is being increased on August 4th, so I assume that public events are still banned until then. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722024621/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200722,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Gathering restriction to be loosened from 500 people to 1000 people on August 4th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725141032/https://www.icelandreview.com/society/iceland-to-further-loosen-covid-19-restrictions-in-august/" Iceland,ISL,20200723,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Authorities ask people to refrain from attending illegal gatherings over Merchant's Weekend. ""They specifically ask people not to gather in large unplanned events, breaking disease prevention measures that limit gatherings to 500 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200725142711/https://www.icelandreview.com/news/authorities-ask-young-people-to-show-good-sense-on-merchants-weekend/" Iceland,ISL,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Renewed restrictions because of the Covid-19 pandemic will be put in place on Friday 31 July (gathering limit set at 100 individuals). Museums, clubs, and other establishments open to the public, where the 2-meter rule cannot be maintained, should temporarily halt their operations. Bars and restaurants must close by 11 PM as before. Coded as 'Recommend closing', as they aren’t able to open if they cannot meet social distancing requirements (in line with instructions in FAQ). https://web.archive.org/web/20200802083220/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/07/30/Iceland-takes-precautionary-measures/" Iceland,ISL,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gathering limit set at 100 individuals: ""Renewed restrictions because of the Covid-19 pandemic will be put in place on Friday 31 July, the Minister of Health has decided based on the recommendations by the Chief Epidemiologist. These measures are taken in response to two clusters of infections that have been identified in the past few days, one of which has not been traced to a definite source."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200802083220/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/07/30/Iceland-takes-precautionary-measures/" Iceland,ISL,20200731,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"""Iceland has now become a country that has mandatory face masks in public transport, which is something that many locals thought would never happen in their country. The government hopes to stop the current spike in new infections quickly by taking this measure."" ""Passengers in Strætó citybuses are not required to wear a face mask ... Passengers are required to use mask on Strætó provincal buses outside the capital area."" https://archive.is/97VJz" Iceland,ISL,20200803,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Some businesses are allowed to operate but a two-meter distance should be observed and face masks must be worn. https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Iceland,ISL,20200803,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events remain cancelled and all gatherings are limited to 100 people. https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Iceland,ISL,20200803,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All gatherings are limited to 100 people. a two meter distance should be observed, and face masks should be worn if the two meter distance cannot be observed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Iceland,ISL,20200803,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is allowed to continue, although social distancing and wearing of face masks must be observed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Iceland,ISL,20200803,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Workplaces, restaurants and bars are allowed to open and operate on a curfew. People are allowed to leave their homes as long as social distancing is observed and face masks are worn https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Iceland,ISL,20200803,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Public transport and domestic flights are operational https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Iceland,ISL,20200803,E1: Income support,2,1,"Key measures to support households and firms include tax cuts, deferrals, and loss offsets; increased unemployment benefits, child allowances, quarantine grants, state contributions to firms’ dismissal costs to prevent bankruptcies of viable firms and protect workers’ rights; and state-guaranteed bridge loans to companies https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iceland,ISL,20200803,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"ey measures to restart the economy include public investment, tax incentives for real estate improvement, temporary tax relief for the tourism sector, and marketing efforts to encourage tourism in Iceland https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iceland,ISL,20200803,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Iceland,ISL,20200803,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Covid-19 testing is available for people and travelers https://web.archive.org/save/https://globetrender.com/2020/07/28/covid-19-testing-iceland-keflavik-airport-review/" Iceland,ISL,20200803,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Government of Iceland is using widespread and comprehensive testing protocols. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.healtheuropa.eu/controlling-and-preventing-infection-spread-in-iceland/101614/" Iceland,ISL,20200814,C1: School closing,1,1,"Earlier regulation stay in place while rules on social distancing will be eased for colleges, universities, and sports, according to a new announcement issued by Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister of Health. Otherwise, the general rule of the two-meter social distancing between individuals still applies. In circumstances where the two-meter distance cannot be maintained and on public transport journeys lasting more than 30 minutes, face masks should be worn. Colleges and universities will be allowed to maintain one-meter social distance between individuals without face masks. Common equipment and surfaces shall be disinfected at least once a day and emphasis placed on personal hygienic measures and individual responsibility. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028101409/https://www.google.com/gen_204?atyp=i&ei=ZUSZX8zPHYTc-gSc0IWoBw&ct=slh&v=t1&m=HV&pv=0.24894883693342984&me=1:1603880038472,x:2,V,0,0,1085,784:0,N,1,ZUSZX8zPHYTc-gSc0IWoBw:0,R,1,8,24,28,92,33:0,R,1,CAQQAA,180,172,600,124:0,R,1,CAQQCA,180,274,600,22:0,R,1,CAYQAA,180,324,600,97:0,R,1,CAUQAA,180,449,600,97:0,R,1,CAEQAA,180,574,600,97:0,R,1,CAMQAA,180,699,600,97:1,B,1882:749,S,400:0,R,1,CAIQAA,180,824,600,97:0,R,1,CAgQAA,180,949,600,97:0,R,1,CAkQAA,180,1074,600,75:0,R,1,CAoQAA,180,1177,600,97:598,S,400:0,R,1,CAsQAA,180,1302,600,97:0,R,1,CBMQAA,180,1431,652,267:599,S,313:8925,e,U&zx=1603880049347" Iceland,ISL,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,""" All businesses and establishments open to the public must: ensure access to hand sanitizers for the general public and employees at the entrance and in the vicinity of surfaces that are frequently touched, e.g. touch screens and checkout counters ensure that frequently touched surfaces are regularly cleaned and disinfected remind the public and employees of individual protection with markers and signs Swimming pools and restaurants must ensure social distancing of 2 meters between guests and a number limit of guests in accordance with the size of each space. Activities that by their nature involve guests using common equipment, e.g. sports activities, fitness centers, slots and arcades shall disinfect such equipment between users or close close temporarily if that is not possible. Museums, entertainment venues and other public places must ensure social distancing of 2 meters and comply with number limits or close temporarily if that is not possible. The opening hours of nightclubs and bars will continue until 23:00."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824072014/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events " Iceland,ISL,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change identified" Iceland,ISL,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Limit of larger gatherings. 100-person limit of larger gatherings. Children born 2005 or later are not included in this number."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824072014/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200814,E1: Income support,2,1,"""Key measures to support households and firms include tax cuts, deferrals, and loss offsets; increased unemployment benefits, child allowances, quarantine grants, state contributions to firms’ dismissal costs to prevent bankruptcies of viable firms and protect workers’ rights; and state-guaranteed bridge loans to companies."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824074316/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iceland,ISL,20200814,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""Key measures to restart the economy include public investment, tax incentives for real estate improvement, temporary tax relief for the tourism sector, and marketing efforts to encourage tourism in Iceland. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824074316/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iceland,ISL,20200821,C1: School closing,1,1,"The number of restrictions on school activities is subject to the current advertisement restricting meetings due to epidemics. Rules on number limits and proximity limits do not apply to children born in 2005 and later. Primary schools: Compulsory schools are permitted, according to a further decision by the municipalities, to maintain school work in school buildings, provided that the staff who have errands in school buildings can limit the distance of 1 meter between them without the use of face masks. In other respects, there are no restrictions on gatherings of children of primary school age. Secondary education: In all upper secondary school buildings, school work is permitted provided that students and staff can be at least 1 meter apart. In situations where the principle of proximity cannot be enforced, such as in practical instruction, art instruction and clinical training, a face mask should be used that covers the mouth and nose. Under these circumstances, both teachers and students should try to wear a mask. On-site studies in upper secondary schools shall be organized so that each student interacts with as few individuals as possible. Students shall be distributed on a permanent entrance to a school building as far as possible and the corridors shall be travel spaces. Regular groups and classes should be avoided as much as possible with other students. Other non-teaching events should not take place in school buildings, such as seminars. Universities: In all university buildings, school work is permitted provided that students and staff can have a distance of at least 1 meter from each other. In situations where the principle of proximity cannot be enforced, such as in practical instruction, art instruction and clinical training, a face mask should be used that covers the mouth and nose. Under these circumstances, both teachers and students should try to wear a mask. Other non-teaching events should not take place in school buildings, such as seminars. (Restrictions on schooling apply to pre-schools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools, upper secondary education and universities, whether public or private. The decision also applies to other educational institutions, such as leisure centers, community centers and sports activities, and the same rules apply as for the relevant school level in consultation with the epidemiological authorities.) http://web-old.archive.org/web/20200913204555/https://www.stjornartidindi.is/Advert.aspx?RecordID=611e72ee-1ee1-4d4f-a09a-1e59feef3363" Iceland,ISL,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"*measures still valid until the 10th of September" Iceland,ISL,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"As of August 14th: In situations that demand closeness between individuals, such as in public transport, facial masks should be used. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930165211/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/icelands-response" Iceland,ISL,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Previous policy notes still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200913210620/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200904,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No restrictions on public transit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200913212332/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iceland/coronavirus" Iceland,ISL,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No requirement to stay home under the latest guidance. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iceland/coronavirus" Iceland,ISL,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on internal movement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200913212332/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iceland/coronavirus" Iceland,ISL,20200904,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change found." Iceland,ISL,20200904,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change found." Iceland,ISL,20200904,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change found." Iceland,ISL,20200904,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change found." Iceland,ISL,20200904,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change found." Iceland,ISL,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Mask-wearing continues to be obligatory in public settings where distancing is not possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803021024/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/icelands-response" Iceland,ISL,20200907,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Policy change in effect as of 7 September permits events (such as musical performances or sports matches) so long as social distancing is observed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200913210620/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200907,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Policy change in effect as of 7 September permits gatherings of up to 200 individuals so long as social distancing is observed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200913210620/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200914,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Retail outlets, public buildings and service companies open to the public must: ensure access to disinfectant for the public and employees at entrances and near surfaces touched by large numbers of people, such as touch keypads and cash registers properly clean and disinfect as often as possible surfaces touched by many people uses markings and signs to remind the public and employees to employ personal infection prevention methods"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145038/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200914,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Sports activities, stage performances and other cultural events may take place despite the 1 metre rule; i.e., those involved will be permitted to have physical contact. Spectators or audiences at these activities will be subject to the general rules of 1 metre’s social distancing and a maximum of 200 persons in a restricted area."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145334/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/09/04/Less-stringent-restrictions-on-gatherings-take-effect-on-7-September/" Iceland,ISL,20200914,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The ‘social distancing’ rule will be relaxed from 2 metres to 1 metre and the maximum size of gatherings will be increased from 100 to 200 people on Monday, 7 September 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145334/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/09/04/Less-stringent-restrictions-on-gatherings-take-effect-on-7-September/" Iceland,ISL,20200914,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new public transit restrictions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145038/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145334/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/09/04/Less-stringent-restrictions-on-gatherings-take-effect-on-7-September/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145550/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iceland/coronavirus" Iceland,ISL,20200914,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No restrictions found. http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145038/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145334/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/09/04/Less-stringent-restrictions-on-gatherings-take-effect-on-7-September/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145550/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iceland/coronavirus" Iceland,ISL,20200914,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions found. http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145038/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145334/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/09/04/Less-stringent-restrictions-on-gatherings-take-effect-on-7-September/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200923145550/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iceland/coronavirus" Iceland,ISL,20200914,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy. http://web.archive.org/web/20200923151217/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iceland,ISL,20200914,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy. http://web.archive.org/web/20200923151217/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iceland,ISL,20200914,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""masks covering the mouth and nose must be used in instances where the 1-metre distance rule between persons cannot be followed. This applies e.g. to public transport,including domestic flights and passenger ferries, and operations such as hair salons and massage parlours."" https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20200924,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Number limitation . Restrictions on the number of persons coming together are limited to 20 adults, whether in private or public spaces. This includes: Conferences, seminars, outdoor meetings, etc. Teaching, lectures and exams. Entertainment, such as concerts, cultural events, theatrical performances, cinemas, sporting events and private events. Church services, such as weddings, confirmations, and other religious gatherings. Other similar events with more than 20 individuals. The number limit, general proximity limit and mask obligation do not apply to children born in 2005 or later. At all workplaces and in all activities, no more than 20 people may be inside the same space at the same time. It must be ensured that there is no communication between spaces. Stores may have up to 100 people inside at a time as long as it is possible to secure 1 meter between people. Stores that are over 1,000 m2 in size may allow an additional one customer for every 10 sqm that is in excess of this 1,000 sqm. However, the maximum number of customers is always 200. Up to 50 people may attend the funeral."" ""The restriction takes effect on 5 October 2020 and is valid until and including 19 October 2020."" Link: https://archive.fo/YAzzh" Iceland,ISL,20200930,C1: School closing,1,1,"Current measures stay in place" Iceland,ISL,20201005,C1: School closing,1,1,"The general regulation from earlier stays in place, yet there are stricter rules on people allowed/visit facilities. The maximum size of classes in upper secondary schools and universities is 30 persons. Pre-schools and junior schools: No number restrictions apply to children born in 2005 or later. For those born prior to 2005, the maximum of 30 persons applies to each class, with a social distance of 1 metre; face-masks shall be worn if it is not possible to observe the social distance rule. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201028104137/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/10/05/COVID-19-Changes-to-the-rules-on-gathering-sizes-and-schools/" Iceland,ISL,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Number limitation . Restrictions on the number of persons coming together are limited to 20 adults, whether in private or public spaces. This includes: Conferences, seminars, outdoor meetings, etc. Teaching, lectures and exams. Entertainment, such as concerts, cultural events, theatrical performances, cinemas, sporting events and private events. Church services, such as weddings, confirmations, and other religious gatherings. Other similar events with more than 20 individuals. The number limit, general proximity limit and mask obligation do not apply to children born in 2005 or later. At all workplaces and in all activities, no more than 20 people may be inside the same space at the same time. It must be ensured that there is no communication between spaces. Stores may have up to 100 people inside at a time as long as it is possible to secure 1 meter between people. Stores that are over 1,000 m2 in size may allow an additional one customer for every 10 sqm that is in excess of this 1,000 sqm. However, the maximum number of customers is always 200. Up to 50 people may attend the funeral."" ""The restriction takes effect on 5 October 2020 and is valid until and including 19 October 2020."" Link: https://archive.fo/YAzzh" Iceland,ISL,20201008,C1: School closing,1,1,"Prior regulation stays in place, however, there are new guidlines to social distancing: Social distance of 2 metres: People not closely related or connected are required to maintain a social distance of 2 metres. This also applies in all schools, though not to pupils born in or after 2005. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201028104445/https://www.government.is/news/article/2020/10/07/COVID-19-Stricter-rules-to-combat-infection-in-the-metropolitan-area-/" Iceland,ISL,20201015,C1: School closing,0,,"No change" Iceland,ISL,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Managers are responsible for informing their employees of the workplace’s response plan and what rules apply to its operation while the COVID-19 precautionary measures remain in effect. The need for meetings will need to be assessed, particularly if there are many attendees. Such meetings should preferably be held using teleconferencing equipment whenever possible. This also applies to meetings within the company. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022180735/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/workplaces" Iceland,ISL,20201015,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change" Iceland,ISL,20201015,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions valid until Oct 19 (see note above)" Iceland,ISL,20201015,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Restrictions explicitly do not apply to public transport https://web.archive.org/web/20201022182748/https://www.covid.is/categories/could-you-be-infected" Iceland,ISL,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change" Iceland,ISL,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" Iceland,ISL,20201015,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 *but no suggestion of informal workers being entitled to income support, as is coded above but without evidence" Iceland,ISL,20201015,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iceland,ISL,20201015,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Iceland,ISL,20201015,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022185343/https://innskraning.island.is/?id=minarsidur.heilsuvera.is&qaa=4" Iceland,ISL,20201015,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"With app: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022185503/https://www.covid.is/app/en" Iceland,ISL,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Masks covering the mouth and nose must be worn where it is not possible to keep a distance of 2 metre from people you do not know by using limits to the number of people. This applies e.g. to public transport, including domestic flights and passenger ferries, and operations such as hair salons and massage parlours. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022185626/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/avoding-infecton" Iceland,ISL,20201019,C1: School closing,0,,"In effect is a regulation on limits to schoolwork due to the pandemic which applies as of 19 October 2020 up to and including 10 November 2020. The rules on limits to the number of people and on social distancing do not apply to children born 2005 and later. Limits to school operations apply to pre-school, primary schools, secondary schools, continuing education and universities, in both public and private schools. Primary schools are permitted to continue schoolwork on condition that employees ensure they maintain the 2 metre social distancing when face masks are not used. No more than 30 individuals born 2004 or earlier may be in the same area. This also applies to after school centres, community centres and sports activities in primary schools. School work in secondary schools may continue, provided that students and staff can ensure at least 2 metre social distancing and the maximum number of students in each schoolroom does not exceed 30. The mixing of students between groups is not permitted during classes but employees and teachers are permitted to go between groups. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022180439/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/children" Iceland,ISL,20201020,C1: School closing,1,1,"Primary schools: Primary schools are permitted to continue schoolwork on condition that employees ensure they maintain the 2 metre social distancing when face masks are not used. No more than 30 individuals born 2004 or earlier may be in the same area. This also applies to after school centres, community centres and sports activities in primary schools. As a rule, parents and relatives are not to enter school buildings except when absolutely necessary. Secondary schools and universities: School work in secondary schools may continue, provided that students and staff can ensure at least 2 metre social distancing and the maximum number of students in each schoolroom does not exceed 30. The mixing of students between groups is not permitted during classes but employees and teachers are permitted to go between groups. The limit on the number of people and mixing of groups may be departed from in shared premises within the school, such as entrance, foyers, in restrooms and hallways if face masks are used. Under certain circumstance, such as practical classes, art classes, clinical studies, students and teachers must use face masks. Physical contact between students during training sessions and competition is permitted in sports classes at secondary schools. The 2-metre social distancing rule, however, must be observed in changing rooms and other areas outside competition and training facilities. Shared contact surfaces in classrooms are to be disinfected after the use of each student group. In addition, shared equipment and contact surfaces are to be disinfected daily and emphasis placed on personal infection prevention measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085021/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/children https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085202/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"For 20 Oct-10 Nov, only in capital: Services that require physical contact or close proximity: Any operation and services requiring physical contact between people or close proximity are banned. This includes hair and beauty salons, massage parlours, tattoo parlours, dog grooming salons, tanning salons and other equivalent operations. The aforementioned does not include operations that provide health care services, where wearing a mask is mandatory. The restrictions do not apply to domestic flights and ferries, taxis, buses or public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022182748/https://www.covid.is/categories/could-you-be-infected" Iceland,ISL,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The restrictions enter into effect on 20 October 2020 and will remain in effect up to and including 10 November 2020. Capital area: ?Stricter rules in the metropolitan area: Sports, youth activities and hobbies of children of kindergarten and primary school age are forbidden. This includes school swimming lessons that require physical contact and further mixing of group https://web.archive.org/web/20201022182748/https://www.covid.is/categories/could-you-be-infected Effective restrictions on gatherings throughout Iceland excluding the capital area: Main measures that apply: Gatherings still allowed. However, limits to the number of people. There is a 20-person limit on the number of adults in a gathering, both in private and public areas. This applies to: Conferences, symposiums, outdoor meetings, etc. Teaching, lectures and exams. Entertainment, such as concerts, cultural events, theatrical plays, cinema shows, sports competitions and private events. Church services, such as weddings, confirmations and other religious events. Other comparable events with more than 20 individuals. Up to 50 persons may attend funerals, 20 persons may attend funeral receptions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022181215/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings where 20 persons or fewer come together are permitted, both in public and private spaces. The restrictions enter into effect on 20 October 2020 and will remain in effect up to and including 10 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022182001/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/events" Iceland,ISL,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Restrictions explicitly do not apply to public transport https://web.archive.org/web/20201022182748/https://www.covid.is/categories/could-you-be-infected" Iceland,ISL,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No official reccomendation/requirement to stay at home https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085202/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events https://web.archive.org/web/20201022182748/https://www.covid.is/categories/could-you-be-infected" Iceland,ISL,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No official reccomendation/requirement not to travel internaly https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085202/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events https://web.archive.org/web/20201022182748/https://www.covid.is/categories/could-you-be-infected" Iceland,ISL,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change" Iceland,ISL,20201023,C1: School closing,1,1,"Primary schools: Primary schools are permitted to continue schoolwork on condition that employees ensure they maintain the 2 metre social distancing when face masks are not used. No more than 30 individuals born 2004 or earlier may be in the same area. This also applies to after school centres, community centres and sports activities in primary schools. As a rule, parents and relatives are not to enter school buildings except when absolutely necessary. Secondary schools and universities: School work in secondary schools may continue, provided that students and staff can ensure at least 2 metre social distancing and the maximum number of students in each schoolroom does not exceed 30. The mixing of students between groups is not permitted during classes but employees and teachers are permitted to go between groups. The limit on the number of people and mixing of groups may be departed from in shared premises within the school, such as entrance, foyers, in restrooms and hallways if face masks are used. Under certain circumstance, such as practical classes, art classes, clinical studies, students and teachers must use face masks. Physical contact between students during training sessions and competition is permitted in sports classes at secondary schools. The 2-metre social distancing rule, however, must be observed in changing rooms and other areas outside competition and training facilities. Shared contact surfaces in classrooms are to be disinfected after the use of each student group. In addition, shared equipment and contact surfaces are to be disinfected daily and emphasis placed on personal infection prevention measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085021/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/children https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085202/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Regulation from 20 Oct. still in place. For capital region: Services that require physical contact or close proximity: Any operation and services requiring physical contact between people or close proximity are banned. This includes hair and beauty salons, massage parlours, tattoo parlours, dog grooming salons, tanning salons and other equivalent operations. The aforementioned does not include operations that provide health care services, where wearing a mask is mandatory. The restrictions do not apply to domestic flights and ferries, taxis, buses or public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022182748/https://www.covid.is/categories/could-you-be-infected For all other regions: Limits to operations due to particular risk of infection. Nightclubs, bars and gaming rooms are to be closed. All other businesses remain open under restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085202/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events https://web.archive.org/web/20201028122255/https://www.stjornartidindi.is/Advert.aspx?RecordID=b23ddc84-386a-46fe-b6ab-5d303f7e84ff" Iceland,ISL,20201023,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change to earlier policies. For a comprehensive overview, see https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/iceland-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html https://beacon.wikia-services.com/__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 As noticed by previous coder, no specific information that the income support also applies to the informal sector." Iceland,ISL,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Still no change: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 For comprehensive information see also: https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/iceland-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Iceland,ISL,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Iceland,ISL,20201023,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change" Iceland,ISL,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Iceland,ISL,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"These rules enter into effect on 20 October 2020 and will remain in effect up to and including 10 November 2020: Facemasks covering the mouth and nose must be used in locations where the 2-metre distance rule between persons cannot be followed. This applies to e.g. healthcare services, hair salons and massage parlours, in domestic flights and passenger ferries, in taxis and coaches as well as in public transport. It is important to read the instructions on the use of facemasks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028085202/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20201029,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There are no restrictions on public transport. ""Restrictions on the number of people do not apply to public transport, coach travel, domestic flights, passenger ferries."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115184325/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No official recommendation/requirement to stay at home. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115184325/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No official restrictions on internal movement. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115184325/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20201029,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change. Travel restrictions apply to all third-country citizens*, irrespective of whether the traveller needs a visa or can travel without a visa to the Schengen area. There are, however, certain exemptions from the travel restrictions. *Third-country citizens are individuals who are neither citizens of EEA/EFTA states (incl. UK) nor citizens of Andorra, Monaco, San Marion or the Vatican – irrespective of whether they can normally travel without any restriction. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115185439/https://www.logreglan.is/english/regarding-travel-restrictions-to-iceland-as-a-result-of-covid-19/" Iceland,ISL,20201029,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115194555/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iceland,ISL,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115194555/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Iceland,ISL,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated government website (https://www.covid.is/) with all the required information in one place." Iceland,ISL,20201029,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Website has option to order test. Srouce: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115194746/https://www.covid.is/english" Iceland,ISL,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There is a COVID-19 tracking app available. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115194929/https://www.covid.is/app/en" Iceland,ISL,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Facemasks covering the mouth and nose must be used in instances where social distancing rules between unrelated persons can not be followed. It is important to read the instructions on the use of facemasks. This applies e.g. to public transport, including domestic flights and passenger ferries. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115195110/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/avoiding-infection" Iceland,ISL,20201031,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 31 October, the Ministry of Health agreed to impose stricter restrictions. Physical training centres, swimming pools, hairdressing and beauty salons, bars, nightclubs and gaming rooms are to be closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115184325/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events http://web.archive.org/web/20201115184354/https://www.government.is/government/covid-19/covid-19-news/2020/10/30/Stricter-anti-COVID-19-measures-taking-effect-as-from-31-October-2020/ " Iceland,ISL,20201031,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 31 October, the Ministry of Health agreed to impose stricter restrictions. ?The maximum number of people allowed in the same location is ten persons, both in public and private locations. Since C4 = 4, this restriction would prevent public events from taking place, so they are recorded as required to cancel. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115184325/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events http://web.archive.org/web/20201115184354/https://www.government.is/government/covid-19/covid-19-news/2020/10/30/Stricter-anti-COVID-19-measures-taking-effect-as-from-31-October-2020/" Iceland,ISL,20201031,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 31 October, the Ministry of Health agreed to impose stricter restrictions. As a rule, a 10-person limit to gatherings is in effect. – 30 persons may attend a funeral, while the maximum attending funeral receptions is 10 persons. – 50- to 100-person maximum in pharmacies and grocery stores. – the 10-person restriction does not apply when a larger number live in the same household. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115184325/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events http://web.archive.org/web/20201115184354/https://www.government.is/government/covid-19/covid-19-news/2020/10/30/Stricter-anti-COVID-19-measures-taking-effect-as-from-31-October-2020/ " Iceland,ISL,20201103,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 3 November, the Ministry of Health imposed restrictions in schools and universities but schools and universities remain open. Coding remains the same, just that regulations have been updated. Junior schools (compulsory schools, ages 6-16) - First level, i.e. Grades 1–4: Pupils are exempted from the 2-metre social distancing rule and are not required to wear face masks.A maximum of 50 pupils may be together in the same space. The same rules apply for after-school leisure centres for children in Grades 1-4. - Grades 5–10: A maximum of 25 pupils may be together in the same space. They are required to observe the 2-metre social distancing rule; where this is not possible, they shall wear face masks. Staff must also observe the 2-metre rule and use face masks where this is not possible. - Staff of junior schools (compulsory schools, pupils aged 6-16): A maximum of 10 staff members may be together in the same space; they are permitted to move between groups. Staff shall observe the 2-metre social distancing rule towards each other and towards pupils in Grades 5–10. Where this is not possible, they shall wear face masks. - Maximum group sizes; mixing of groups: The same group divisions shall be observed among pupils in junior schools and in after-school leisure centres, so ensuring that there is no mixing between pupil groups. The rules on group sizes and mixing of groups may be set aside in common areas in schools, providing that pupils in Grades 5–10, and the staff, wear face masks. - Organised sporting, youth and leisure activities, including the activities of social centres and activities for children aged 6-16, are prohibited. First year of school at the upper secondary level (pupils aged post-16) - In the compulsory courses taken in the first academic year of upper-secondary schools, there may be up to 25 individuals in the same space, providing it is possible to observe the 2-metre social distancing rule. Upper secondary schools, universities and music schools - The general rules of a maximum of 10 persons gathered in one space, the 2-metre social distance rule and the obligation to wear face masks apply in the universities and music schools, and also in upper secondary schools with the exception of the compulsory courses in the first year. Mixing of groups of pupils or students is not permitted during teaching; teaching and other staff may, however, move between groups. In common areas within the institutions, the rules on maximum gathering sizes and mixing between groups may be set aside, providing that face masks are worn. - Practical classes, art teaching and clinical training may continue, with the same restrictions in force regarding numbers, even though it is not possible to observe the 2-metre distance rule; however, both students and teachers shall wear face masks. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201115183755/https://www.government.is/government/covid-19/covid-19-news/2020/11/02/COVID-19-Restrictions-applying-in-schools-and-universities-as-from-3-November-2020/" Iceland,ISL,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201118,C1: School closing,1,1,"Restrictions were further relaxed although coding remains the same. ""The main changes are that sporting, youth and leisure activities for children in pre-schools (kindergartens) and compulsory junior schools (to age 16) will be permitted once again. In upper-secondary schools, the number of persons permitted to gather in one space will be raised to 25. Services of various types which entail physical contact or close proximity will be permitted again."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122182705/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20201120,E1: Income support,2,0,"The government is providing more unemployment benefits although coding remains the same. ""The Government has decided to pay a special supplement over and above basic unemployment benefits next year, so as to support the large group of people whose income-linked unemployment benefits will expire in the next few months. The 2.5% supplement will be paid in addition to the 3.6% increase provided for in the 2021 fiscal budget proposal. With these increases, which total 6.2%, basic unemployment benefits will equal ISK 307,403 per month."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129163436/https://www.government.is/government/covid-19/covid-19-news/2020/11/20/Resilience-strengthening-Icelands-foothold-Resilience-subsidies-and-support-for-job-seekers-old-age-pensioners-families-with-children-and-vulnerable-groups/" Iceland,ISL,20201123,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201207,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Iceland,ISL,20201210,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restrictions have been updated although coding remains the same. Performing arts, cinema theatres and other cultural events may have up to 30 persons on stage, i.e. during rehearsals and shows. Up to 50 seated guests may be accommodated. Such guests must wear face masks. In addition, 100 children born in 2005 or later may be accommodated. Seats are to be numbered and labelled with the name of the guest. Neither breaks nor alcohol sales are permitted. Restaurants may be open until 22:00 on all days but must comply with the 15-person limit rule and the 2-metre proximity limit between unrelated persons. Take-away meals may be served after 22:00. Pharmacies, grocery stores and other stores may accept 5 persons for each 10 m2 of space and may have up to 100 customers in their premises, as long as it is possible to ensure at least 2 metres between persons who are unrelated. Swimming pools are open and may accept up to 50% of their maximum number of guests according to their operating permit. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213162115/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20201210,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restrictions have been updated to make exceptions in certain circumstances. At funerals, up to 50 persons may attend, while general restrictions apply to funeral receptions, i.e. 10 persons. Sports activities for persons born 2004 or earlier are permitted, whether with or without physical contact, in sports organised by ÍSÍ in male and female top divisions in each discipline. The maximum number of participants in each location is 25. The training of top athletes in individual-orientated sports within ÍSÍ are permitted with the caveat that the number of persons in each area is a maximum of 25. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213162115/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Iceland,ISL,20201210,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Restrictions have been updated but coding remains the same. Limits to the numbers of children, social distancing and obligation to wear a mask do not apply to children born 2005 or later. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213162115/https://www.covid.is/sub-categories/what-is-ban-on-public-events" Israel,ISR,20200123,H2: Testing policy,1,,"From Jan 23 - first policy document from the health ministry on examining people with symptoms coming back from China. Policy gradually expanded to inspect people with symptoms and eligible based initially on further ""suspect"" countries, contact with confirmed cases, etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20200123114915/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5664783,00.html https://ia601403.us.archive.org/22/items/23.3.20/%D7%97%D7%95%D7%96%D7%A8%205.3.20.pdf" Israel,ISR,20200126,H2: Testing policy,1,,"From Jan 23 - first policy document from the health ministry on examining people with symptoms coming back from China. Policy gradually expanded to inspect people with symptoms and eligible based initially on further ""suspect"" countries, contact with confirmed cases, etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20200123114915/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5664783,00.html https://ia601403.us.archive.org/22/items/23.3.20/%D7%97%D7%95%D7%96%D7%A8%205.3.20.pdf" Israel,ISR,20200127,H1: Public information campaigns,1,0,"Jan 26 - advice to avoid travel to China. Starting by Jan 27, the minister of Health signed an order adding the COVID-19 to the contagious disease Israeli list, stating 'this is not a state of emergency, but preparedness for every scenario... It allows them [the staff] to take every measure needed to combat a spread in Israel"". At this point the advice is on avoiding travel to high-risk regions and raising awareness to symptoms and risk. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427140439/https://www.kan.org.il/Item/?itemId=65663 https://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/728107" Israel,ISR,20200202,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry ban for non-residents who've been to China from this point onward. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427134907/https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/aerial_borders_for_foreigners_coming_from_china_will_be_closed_due-to_coronavirus" Israel,ISR,20200202,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"PM Netanyahu talked about preparedness for the virus in Israel, ordered the Biological Institute to start working on a vaccine, adding ""our goal is to delay the arrival of the virus - the eventual spread is inevitable"". This marks a transition to urging caution not based on arrival from designated areas (thus 1T turns to 1G). https://web.archive.org/web/20200427141001/https://news.walla.co.il/item/3338502" Israel,ISR,20200209,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The coronavirus was communicated by the government and media since late January, but official awareness campaign by ads was launched on Feb 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19IGaFdDvt4" Israel,ISR,20200218,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry ban expanded from China to include also Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao and Singapore. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427135032/https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/closing_borders_for_foreigners_who_stayd_in_thailand_hongkong_makao_singapur" Israel,ISR,20200224,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry ban expanded to Japan and South Korea. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427135144/https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/closing_borders_for_foreigners_who_stayed_in_japan_and_south_korea" Israel,ISR,20200228,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry ban expanded to Italy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427135234/https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/closing_borders_for_foreigners_who_stayed_in_italy" Israel,ISR,20200304,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Cancel events with over 5,000 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200509193023/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-dramatically-widens-coronavirus-rules-adds-eu-nations-to-quarantine-list/" Israel,ISR,20200304,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Mar 4: prohibiting events of 5000+ people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502111113/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5688829,00.html 10 Mar: prohibiting events of 2000+ people https://web.archive.org/web/20200409082634/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5692162,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200306,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry ban expanded to include France, Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Spain. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427135316/https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/coronavirus_update_04032020" Israel,ISR,20200308,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Finance Ministry opened a special loan facility for struggling companies to receive support from the State Guarantee Fund for Small Businesses. The facility is primarily aimed at SMEs. It provides working capital loans of up to 5 years to a maximum of NIS 500 000 or up to 8% of the company’s last annual turnover, with options to defer payment for half a year. Banks are expected to provide credit approval within nine working days. https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/israel-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Israel,ISR,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Changed to anything>2,000 people is not allowed --https://web.archive.org/web/20200509193408/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5692162,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Changed to anything>100 people is not allowed -- https://web.archive.org/web/20200509193554/https://www.themarker.com/news/health/1.8664616" Israel,ISR,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Prohibiting events of 100+ people, starting Mar 12. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502111603/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5693014,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200312,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Banning entrance of foreigners from every country. An exception is if that foreigner has managed to proved at an Israeli local consulate/embassy an ability to land directly into private quarantine, de-facto enacting a complete border closure at this point. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427134354/https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/coronavirus_update_12032020_1" Israel,ISR,20200312,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Contemplated on whether to define it as 1 or 2 - since Mar 12 criteria expanded in various sections, including eligibility for anyone with *harsh* symptoms, but since a person could have all of the symptoms in a mild manner and not be eligible for testing, I see it as 1 (symptomatic and eligible). https://archive.org/download/23.3.20/%D7%97%D7%95%D7%96%D7%A8%2012.3.20.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200405085936/https://www.health.gov.il/Subjects/disease/corona/Documents/coronavirus_med_guidelines.pdf " Israel,ISR,20200312,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Selective reach-out to contacts who came in touch with confirmed carriers, based on epidemiological reports, starting Mar 12. https://web.archive.org/web/20200401111916/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache%3AUVIz2aQXDiYJ%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.health.gov.il%2FNewsAndEvents%2FSpokemanMesseges%2FPages%2F12032020_04.aspx+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk&lr=lang_en%7Clang_iw" Israel,ISR,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Israel closes schools, universities as Netanyahu issues dire coronavirus warning"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427094925/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-closes-schools-universities-as-netanyahu-issues-dire-coronavirus-warning/" Israel,ISR,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Sunday morning will see public life further diminished, with the closure of all cafes, restaurants, hotels, malls, movie theaters, gyms, event halls and the like. It was implied that all nonessential shops would close, though not specifically stated. But Netanyahu stressed that supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and other essentials services would continue to function."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200425153947/https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-says-all-leisure-venues-to-shut-urges-israel-to-adjust-to-new-way-of-life/" Israel,ISR,20200315,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings of above 10 people are banned - meaning in practice all public events are cancelled. https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-more-daycare-restaurants-gyms-or-prayer-quorums-the-new-virus-regulations/" Israel,ISR,20200315,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""It highlighted that the ban against congregating in groups larger than 10 extended to gatherings for religious activities — the minimum number of men for an Orthodox prayer quorum, or “minyan,” is 10 — and mandated that people participating in such activities maintain a distance of at least two meters from one another."" -- https://web.archive.org/web/20200509194109/https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-more-daycare-restaurants-gyms-or-prayer-quorums-the-new-virus-regulations/" Israel,ISR,20200315,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No direct restrictions, but the government is asking the public to use public transportation less, and drivers are not taking " Israel,ISR,20200316,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""[The Health Ministry] recommended that people refrain as much as possible from using public transportation."" https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-more-daycare-restaurants-gyms-or-prayer-quorums-the-new-virus-regulations/" Israel,ISR,20200316,E1: Income support,,,"On 16 March, the government announced further measures of importance to SMEs, which include (alongside measures to enhance access to loans already announced): Special aid grant for self-employed - intended for self-employed with small businesses in anticipation of projected losses due to the decline in economic activity. Increased flexibility in the employment market by extending unemployment benefits to employees who are sent on unpaid leave for 30 days or more. https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/israel-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Israel,ISR,20200316,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"the government announced further measures of importance to SMEs, which include (alongside measures to enhance access to loans already announced): Advance of payments to small and medium government suppliers; Postponement of self-employed, small and medium business mandatory payments; Furthermore, a number of other policy measures are currently in place: Reducing the level of collateral for businesses (while increasing government guarantees at the same time) in the Small and Medium Business Fund from 25% to only 10% for any business that submits a signed statement regarding damages from the Coronavirus. The fund's credit line will be increased to four billion NIS. A support package of 10 billion NIS to SMEs, mostly through the State guarantee Fund to SMEs, to finance working capital in view of cash flow difficulties: State guarantees increased to 85% of the loan amount Reduced collateral up to 10% Longer repayment period up to 5 years Shortened loan approval at the bank – up to 9 working days Loan up to 500 000 NIS or 8% of the company’s annual revenue (the highest between the two) https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/israel-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Israel,ISR,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Mar 17: instructions to avoid public spaces and remain home unless going for (approved places of) work or buy groceries. This was marked as 1 rather than 2 because at this point (until Mar 20), the public adherence was partial and it was clarified that these instructions are not enforced by the police and are not emergency rules as they were not backed by an emergency government order yet. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504080630/https://news.walla.co.il/item/3347162" Israel,ISR,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In Mar 17 the first recommendations (/instructions with no enforcement measures) to refrain from leaving home were released, and in Mar 19 they were escalated to an enforced legal requirement by emergency orders. The first intercity restriction was only introduced first on Apr 3, and was targeted mostly - but given the existence of recommendations and requirements to not leave home unless necessary, I interpret it as a recommended restriction on internal movement as well. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504113245/https://www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1001322200" Israel,ISR,20200317,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"March 17 - emergency order allows ISA to track phones in Israel, establishing a contact-tracing sms-update system for anyone who crossed paths with a confirmed carrier. https://web.archive.org/web/20200401112552/https://www.gov.il/he/departments/policies/dec4899_2020" Israel,ISR,20200317,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No language regardings masks in first lockdown guidelines: https://web.archive.org/web/20200319084631/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From Hebrew: ""The public sector moves to emergency mode, the private sector to reduced mode... The number of workers in private sector companies would be reduced by 70%"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200427100147/https://www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1001322085 ""The measures stopped short of a total national lockdown: Netanyahu said Israelis would still be allowed to shop for food and medicine, and some workers would be exempted. Israel has already banned the entry of foreigners into the country."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200406195018/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-israel/israel-orders-citizens-to-stay-home-in-partial-lockdown-idUSKBN21622D " Israel,ISR,20200320,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The measures from Mar 17 are regulated through emergency orders from this point, thus become an enforceable requirement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504101653/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5698364,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200321,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Israel also opened its first drive through testing but its ot opened for general public. Only suspected recommended by doctors can avail it. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-opens-first-drive-through-coronavirus-testing-facility-in-tel-aviv/" Israel,ISR,20200322,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Contemplated on whether to define it as 1 or 2 - since Mar 12 criteria expanded in various sections, including eligibility for anyone with *harsh* symptoms, but since a person could have all of the symptoms in a mild manner and not be eligible for testing, I see it as 1 (symptomatic and eligible). https://archive.org/download/23.3.20/%D7%97%D7%95%D7%96%D7%A8%2012.3.20.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200405085936/https://www.health.gov.il/Subjects/disease/corona/Documents/coronavirus_med_guidelines.pdf " Israel,ISR,20200325,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"From Hebrew: ""Public transportation would be reduced to 25%"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200427132948/https://news.walla.co.il/item/3348555 Note - I am conflicted on tagging it as 1, as this is a significant reduction and the limitations on internal movement and work make it so public transportation is de-facto not accessible for most of the public. However, given the prior advice from the team (sent by email to me and Maurice on Apr 18) it is currently marked as 1G." Israel,ISR,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""New virus rules keeping people within 100 meters of home go into effect"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200410152132/https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-5-p-m-wednesday-no-walks-farther-than-100-m-from-home-synagogues-shut/" Israel,ISR,20200331,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restriction on gathering of up to only two people if not from the same family. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502113341/https://www.calcalist.co.il/local/articles/0,7340,L-3804919,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200331,E1: Income support,2,1,"Up to NIS 6000 in March and NIS 8000 in April, also for self-employed (Source 1). The grant will only apply to people whose average monthly income is over NIS 2,000 ($550), and under NIS 20,000 ($5,500), and over age 20. Recipients will receive 65% of their average monthly income, but no more than NIS 6,000 ($1,640). Self-employed people who make NIS 16,000-20,000 ($4,400-5,500) per month will receive NIS 3,000 ($820). (Source 2) Source 1 https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/uk/Documents/corporate-nance/deloitte-global-covid19-government-response-080420.pdf Source 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611023147/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-will-not-receive-unemployment-benefits-and-stipends-before-passover/" Israel,ISR,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""The foregoing is for non-essential workplaces: No more than ten employees or 15% of the work force, whichever is highest, shall be in a place of work at one time."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427130603/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/spoke_finance310320" Israel,ISR,20200401,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"JERUSALEM, April 1 (Reuters) - All Israelis must wear face-masks while in public as a precaution against the coronavirus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001102035/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-israel/all-israelis-must-wear-face-masks-in-public-as-virus-precaution-netanyahu-idUSJ7N2B300A" Israel,ISR,20200402,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200401112552/https://www.gov.il/he/departments/policies/dec4899_2020" Israel,ISR,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Apr 3-16 - Lockdown on Bnei Brak (Ultra-Orthodox populated city in central Israel), restricting movement in and out of the city due to it being a breakout centre. https://web.archive.org/web/20200411104200/https://www.timesofisrael.com/bnei-brak-lockdown-tightens-in-bid-to-head-off-much-worse-crisis" Israel,ISR,20200407,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Apr 7-10: Passover holiday national lockdown, restricting intercity travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200411004737/https://www.timesofisrael.com/passover-closure-comes-into-effect-with-all-intercity-travel-banned/" Israel,ISR,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"""In a tighter curfew coinciding with the Passover Seder, from Wednesday at 3 p.m. until Thursday at 7 a.m., Israelis will be banned from venturing out farther than 100 meters from their homes and all businesses in the country will be shut."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200411004737/https://www.timesofisrael.com/passover-closure-comes-into-effect-with-all-intercity-travel-banned/" Israel,ISR,20200411,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Status is confirmed. Large variation from 2T to 2G over the Jewish Holidays, and differeing regional lockdowns. http://archive.fo/wip/FJPj3" Israel,ISR,20200414,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Due to the ""second holiday"" of Passover and the risk of family gatherings, stricter-than-usual restrictions were put on Apr 14-16, prohibiting inter-city travel and restricting outside movement to 100 meters for a short brief, with more stores closed. ""At the end of the holiday, the public could equip again with food and drugs, and bakeries would open at Thursday morning"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200427191049/https://news.walla.co.il/item/3351758" Israel,ISR,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Apr 14-16: ""second Passover""/Mimouna holiday lockdown-closure, restricting intercity travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200421144418/https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-green-lights-nationwide-lockdown-for-end-of-passover-mimouna/ " Israel,ISR,20200417,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Apr 17-24: Lockdown/closure on Deir-al-Assad and Bi'ina, Arab towns in northern Israel, due to high infections rate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504102800/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/deir-al-asad-biina-placed-under-coronavirus-lockdown-625023" Israel,ISR,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"School remain closed, but on April 26th there's a scheduled government discussion on further relief of measures, with primary talk on returning schools. Also, from Apr 26th Special Education is running on a reduced manner (up to 3 kids a group) - but given the specificity of that, I think a mark of 3 is more appropriate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426131923/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5720385,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"This was changed from 2T to 2G - I found the note that ""some exceptions made for independence day celebrations"" to be inaccurate, as all independence day ceremonies were held with no audience and on a limited basis, plus memorial day included some more strict lockdown measures to prevent families from overcrowding cemeteries. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502110543/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israel-to-hold-memorial-day-ceremonies-without-audience-amid-covid-19-restrictions-1.8801169 ""Israel Holds Memorial Day Ceremonies Without Audience Amid Coronavirus Restrictions. ... Defense officials call on the public to mark Memorial Day ‘at home and using digital means’ due to coronavirus crisis""" Israel,ISR,20200419,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As of April 19th, some restrictions are being lifted. People are allowed to travel within 500m of their homes, but generally are advised to stay home unless necessary. http://archive.fo/wip/B6Jb7" Israel,ISR,20200420,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Exemption for prayers in open-air - allowed to hold up to 19 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200502113527/https://www.calcalist.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-3809051,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200420,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Exemption for prayers in open-air - allowed to hold up to 19 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200502113527/https://www.calcalist.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-3809051,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200420,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"A gradual increase of bus lines and frequency of rides, as part of the relief of lockdown. Still significantly reduced from regular times and running only until 8pm, and no trains. ""The new routine: the train won't return to work, bus lines would be increased"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200423192839/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5717212,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200425,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Further exemptions added: open-air weddings to hold up to 19 people, funerals 20 people, Bris/Brit Milah (circumcision ceremony for newborns) up to 10 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200502113530/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5720385,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200425,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Further exemptions added: open-air weddings to hold up to 19 people, funerals 20 people, Bris/Brit Milah (circumcision ceremony for newborns) up to 10 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200502113530/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5720385,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200426,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Taking place from Apr 26 in the morning (after being decided a couple of days earlier), more businesses would be allowed to operate: shops, open-air malls/shopping centres, take-away from restaurants, beauty and hair salons and aesthetic clinics. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426131923/https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-5720385,00.html" Israel,ISR,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Apr 26-May 1: Closure of neighbourhoods in Beit Shemesh and Netivot https://web.archive.org/web/20200502210359/https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-orders-lockdowns-on-virus-hotspot-neighborhoods-in-beit-shemesh-netivot/" Israel,ISR,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The Ministry of Education will prepare for the gradual reopening of some schools and kindergartens beginning May 3"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200509191905/https://thehill.com/policy/international/494819-israel-looks-to-reopen-schools-in-easing-of-coronavirus-restrictions" Israel,ISR,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Apr 28-29: Independence Day lockdown measures prohibiting intercity travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503094840/https://www.jpost.com/health-science/police-prepare-to-lockdown-israel-for-independence-day-626183" Israel,ISR,20200430,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Apr 30-May 3: Closure of neighbourhoods in Jerusalem and Hura (bedouin town in southern Israel) https://web.archive.org/web/20200501132937/https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-said-set-to-okay-lockdown-of-3-jerusalem-neighborhoods-parts-of-hura/" Israel,ISR,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Confusion abounds on whether Israeli children will return to school""https://web.archive.org/web/20200509192141/https://www.jpost.com/health-science/will-israeli-schools-open-sunday-many-questions-still-to-be-answered-626400" Israel,ISR,20200503,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Classes resumed Sunday morning for grades 1 to 3 and 11-12 in some localities, even though there is still no arrangement for teachers who are either members of high-risk groups who must avoid coronavirus exposure, or who have small children who aren’t returning to school."" -- https://web.archive.org/web/20200509192507/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-schools-in-israel-reopen-with-no-solution-for-teachers-at-high-risk-for-coronavirus-1.8817323" Israel,ISR,20200505,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The 500 meter-limit that Israelis may travel from their homes or workplaces to prayer was lifted, though the 19-person limit on group prayer in open areas remains in effect. The limit on the number of people who can attend a circumcision was raised from 10 to 19"" -- https://www.timesofisrael.com/malls-libraries-gyms-and-zoos-the-businesses-that-can-reopen-under-new-rules/" Israel,ISR,20200510,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"More comprehensive framework for deferring loan payments announced by the Bank of Israel annhttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/7-5-2020b.aspx" Israel,ISR,20200513,C1: School closing,2,1,"Some schools opened but attendance was short. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200521231041/https://www.jta.org/2020/05/13/israel/the-entire-system-got-confused-israeli-schools-reopen-but-many-parents-arent-sending-their-kids-back" Israel,ISR,20200517,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to Jerusalem Post ,""The Education and Health ministries have agreed that middle schoolers will return to their classrooms next Sunday, May 17."" This involves day care centers, preschools and kindergartens reopened to serve children up to age 6 as well, with more opening to come https://web.archive.org/web/20200521232838/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/israel-loosens-coronavirus-rules-on-returning-travelers-reopens-parks-627591" Israel,ISR,20200520,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restriction lightened on going to places of worship (50 people max), beaches and restaurants (100 people max) https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/coronavirus-openings-beaches-restaurants-entertainment-halls-and-more-628552" Israel,ISR,20200520,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No restriction on number of bus passengers at peak times from 7-8:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m in line with school openings https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/coronavirus-openings-beaches-restaurants-entertainment-halls-and-more-628552" Israel,ISR,20200531,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Health Ministry expanding testing to include asymptomatic people. “We are able to conduct 15,000 tests per day and if you feel you are sick or were near someone who is sick, get tested,"" he said.” Unclear evidence as to whether there is capacity across the country in term of drive through testing locations to meet this, hence coded as a 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20201001111619/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/S1P9zDZ38 " Israel,ISR,20200608,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Israel Freezes Bill Allowing Shin Bet Tracking of Coronavirus Patients Due to Agency's Objectionhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200701052718/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israel-freezes-law-allowing-shin-bet-tracking-of-coronavirus-patients-1.8905478" Israel,ISR,20200626,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Israel brings back tracking system amid surge in Covid-19 cases web/20200702230122/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/25/israel-brings-back-tracking-system-amid-surge-in-covid-19-cases" Israel,ISR,20200630,C1: School closing,1,1,"Higher education: preference to online exams (except for cases the Ministry of Health and the Higher Education Council agreed upon).https://web.archive.org/web/20200702222802/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/29062020_01" Israel,ISR,20200630,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Public sector work: 30% remote (in accordance with arrangements to be established by the Civil Service Commissioner pending administrative flexibility and the Director General).https://web.archive.org/web/20200702222802/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/29062020_01" Israel,ISR,20200630,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Event halls and cultural performances: no more than 250 individualshttps://web.archive.org/web/20200702222802/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/29062020_01" Israel,ISR,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Weddings: Effective until July 10 2020: no more than 250 individuals. Visitors and event hall owners are requested to uphold guidance as much as possible outdoors. Effective until July 31 2020: no more than 250 individuals in an open space. Indoors: no more than 50% of occupancy and no more than 100 individuals.https://web.archive.org/web/20200702222802/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/29062020_01" Israel,ISR,20200630,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Buses, trains, light rail or shuttle service: An empty row must be kept behind the driver There will be no more than a single person, sitting on a bench Standing passengers must maintain a distance of 2 meters from others It is the passenger’s responsibility not to use public transportation with fever, exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, cough, or breathing difficulty Intercity buses: 46 passengers max. (except the first row behind the driver, all seats can be used). City buses: 49 passengers max. Minibuses and shared taxis: 75 percent of the max. capacity permitted in the vehicle license. No passengers allowed to stand. Taxis: Up to 2 passengers in the back. Wash hands after each trip Windows shall be open during the trip The vehicle must be ventilated and its inner surfaces cleaned after each trip https://web.archive.org/web/20200617103128/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The following people should take care to avoid leaving home, hosting people at their home, except for essential services: https://web.archive.org/web/20200617103128/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/ The elderly Patients with chronic disease of any age Patients with persistent respiratory diseases, including asthma Patients with autoimmune diseases Patients with cardiovascular diseases Patients with diabetes Patients with diseases and conditions that may harm the immune system Patients with malignant diseases" Israel,ISR,20200630,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel in a restricted area is permitted for the following cases only: Going to work or a job interview, and returning from work Getting food, medicines, and essential products and receiving essential services Receiving medical care Donating blood Attending Demonstrations Attending Legal proceedings Going to the Knesset Receiving welfare services Participating in sport activities alone or with the same partner each time, or with people who live together, up to 500 meters from the place of residence, or at a larger distance as defined by the Ministerial Committee Leaving a place of residence alone or with people who live together, for a short time, up to 100 meters from the place of residence, or at a larger distance as defined by the Ministerial Committee Going to Mikveh (ritual baths) Going to prayer services, funerals, brits, or weddings Receiving medical assistance for one’s self or assisting a person with difficulty or distress Transfer of a minor whose parents live separately between parents Transfer of a minor whose parents live separately when one parent is required for essential purposes as specified in the regulations, providing there is no other responsible supervision available for the minor https://web.archive.org/web/20200617103128/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200705,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""Israel’s contact tracing system said to be vastly overwhelmed by virus spread"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200812124442/https://www.timesofisrael.com/contact-tracing-system-vastly-overwhelmed-by-virus-spread-report/" Israel,ISR,20200706,C1: School closing,2,1,"On July 6 the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Health announced restrictions following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections. With regards to summer school, summer camps and youth activities - only kindergarten through fourth grade will be permitted. The government authorizes the Director General of the Ministry of Health to make a decision on educational activities for grades 5 and up in consultation with the Minister of Education. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717083548/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/01_06072020" Israel,ISR,20200706,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On July 6 the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Health announced restrictions following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections. The work of Government Ministries and Government companies - at least 30% of staff should work from home, according to rules to be set by the Civil Service Commissioner. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717083548/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/01_06072020" Israel,ISR,20200706,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On July 6 the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Health announced restrictions following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections. These include closing event halls, clubs and bars and closing of cultural events. Also includes closing of gyms and public swimming pools. Houses of worship remain open with up to 19 people attending and other gatherings are permitted with up to 20 participants, 2 meters apart from each other while wearing masks. Restaurants are allowed to be open with a limit of up to 20 people in enclosed spaces and up to 30 people outdoors with distance between tables. Organized sporting events will only be possible without an audience, as before. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717083548/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/01_06072020 " Israel,ISR,20200706,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On July 6 the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Health announced restrictions following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections. Other gatherings are allowed up to 20 participants, 2 meters apart from each other while wearing masks. It seems there are some exceptions like weddings, bar/bat mitsvahs, births, and funerals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717083548/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/01_06072020 " Israel,ISR,20200706,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On July 6 the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Health announced restrictions following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections. Up to 20 people will be allowed per bus. The Government authorizes the Minister of Transport to determine another number with the consent of the Minister of Health and the National Security Council (effective immediately). https://web.archive.org/web/20200717083548/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/01_06072020" Israel,ISR,20200709,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The National Authority for Public Transport announced that as of Thursday, 09.07.2020, public transportation will operate under the following restrictions. -Occupancy of up to 50% of the seats -Public transport activity will end in the middle of the week at 22:00 -Public transportation will operate until the beginning of Shabbat and on Saturday evenings with up to 50% occupancy -The activity of main lines and during rush hours will be increased -Israel Railways will continue to operate in accordance with the existing outline of purchasing vouchers in advance -Buses leaving from the train complexes will continue to operate even after 22:00 -Following the agreement with the Ministry of Defense, IDF servants will only board private vehicles -It is mandatory to wear a mask while traveling https://web.archive.org/web/20200717094618/https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/updated_guidelines_on_public_transport_and_in_coordination_with_the_ministry_of_health" Israel,ISR,20200710,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," The Ministerial Committee on Declaring Restricted Zones has decided to declare the following areas as restricted zones for seven days, from 13:00 today (Friday, 10 July 2020) until 08:00 on Friday, 17 July 2020: 1) Beit Shemesh – the Nachala v'Menucha and Kneh Habosem neighborhoods 2) Jerusalem – the Romema, Kiryat Sanz v'Belz and Kiryat Mattersdorf neighborhoods 3) Lod – the Ganei Ha'ir and Sakh neighborhoods 4) Ramle – the Amidar Bilu neighborhood 5) Kiryat Malachi – Achuzat Rotner and the Chabad neighborhood The Ministerial Committee also decided to declare the Harakevet, Snir and Naveh Shalom neighborhoods in Lod as a restricted zone for an additional five days following the expiry of the previous declaration, from 13:00 today (Friday, 10 July 2020) until 08:00 on Wednesday, 15 July 2020. Entry into, and exit from, restricted zones will be limited as will be movement and business activity within the restricted zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717081140/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/spoke_restricted_zones100720" Israel,ISR,20200713,C1: School closing,1,1,"From 13 July the Ministry of Health announced that the following restrictions will be in place. All schools resume operation under restrictions; 2 meters between students, including during lunchtime, wearing masks, practicing hygiene. The higher education resumes full operation according to the Ministry of Education guidelines: 2 meters between students, wearing masks, practicing hygiene. If an area is declared a red zones, schools will be closed in that zone. Special education operate the same as the other schools, except nursing individuals: groups of 6. The higher education system will hold online exams (except special cases). High religious schools, religious schools (Midrasha) and Kolels will expand operation. Restrictions: No more than 50 participants, 2 meters distance between people (except physical activities), 2 meters distance can be kept on premise, and wearing masks. Extracurricular programs, youth movements, and informal education: Courses, ulpan, youth movement and informal education is permitted up to grade 4. Restrictions; up to 50 participants, maintaining a 2-meter person to person distance (except when carrying out activities that necessitate contact, such as sport activities), wearing masks, indoor activities – up to 50 people may participate, provided they maintain a distance of 2 meters, or alternately if they ensure that there will be no more than one person per 7 square meters, outdoor activities – up to 50 people may participate, while maintaining a distance of 2 meters. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717092408/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200713,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"From 13 July the Ministry of Health announced that the following restrictions are in place. 30% of public sector employees will work from home (in accordance with arrangements to be set by the Civil Service Commissioner and given administrative flexibility of the office's Director General). Industries, manufacturers and service providers can increase their workforce to 30% max or up to 10 employees simultaneously in the place of work, whichever is higher. Places of work and businesses that satisfy the ""purple badge"" rules can have a bigger workforce (up to 100%), if they follow strict public health guidelines like 2 meter distance, temperature testing upon entry and restrictions on gatherings. 'Purple badge' businesses may include: restaurants, tourist attractions (but not water park rides), Mikvehs, places of worship, pools, gyms and fitness studios (but not sauna and hot tub), some museums. - Only two employees can share a room of up to 20 square meters - or a larger number of employees, if there is a partition between employees that prevents spreading of respiratory droplets. - A room that is larger than 20 square meters can accommodate no more than 5 employees or a larger number of employees if there is a partition between employees. - Meetings and conferences are permitted if there are no more than 50 employees in the same room, if social distancing is kept. If one of the employees becomes infected with the coronavirus in the workplace, all or part of the workplace will be closed until the Ministry of Health completes the epidemiological investigation. In addition, it is recommended that employees with background illnesses avoid physically arriving to the workplace. The Ministry of Health released guidelines for at risk populations. These guidelines are recommendations only, to clarify: at risk individuals are not forbidden to go to work or any other permitted activity as specified in Emergency Regulations. Businesses that are prohibited from activity include discos, bars or pubs, clubs, water parks, bathhouses, amusement parks and facilities, place for shows and fairs, cinemas, and theaters. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717092408/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200713,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 13 July the Ministry of Health announced that the following restrictions are in place. Public gatherings of more than 20 individuals indoors or outdoors are not permitted. Masks must be worn every time residents go outside, with some exceptions: two meter social distancing, hand hygiene, and avoiding physical contact. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717092408/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200713,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From 13 July the Ministry of Health announced that the following restrictions are in place. Private or public gatherings of more than 20 individuals indoors or outdoors are not permitted. Masks must be worn every time residents go outside, with some exceptions: two meter social distancing, hand hygiene, and avoiding physical contact. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717092408/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200713,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"From 13 July the Ministry of Health announced that the following restrictions are in place. The following people should take care to avoid leaving home, hosting people at their home, except for essential services: the elderly; patients with chronic disease of any age; patients with persistent respiratory diseases, including asthma; patients with autoimmune diseases; patients with cardiovascular diseases; patients with diabetes; patients with diseases and conditions that may harm the immune system; patients with malignant diseases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717092408/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200713,E1: Income support,2,1,"On 13 July the Cabinet approved the economic plan of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Yisrael Katz – 'Safety Net 2020-2021', which includes the following provisions. 1) Safety net for wage earners on unpaid leave Unemployment compensation benefits: Full unemployment compensation until the end of June 2021 or until unemployment drops below 10%. When unemployment is below 10%, unemployment compensation will drop to 75% of the unemployment allowance Adjustment stipend: Payment of adjustment stipends of up to NIS 4,000 per month to those aged 67 and over until December 2020. 2) Safety net for the self-employed and for businesses Unemployment compensation benefits Immediate assistance stipend to the self-employed and to business owners for May-June 2020: The immediate grant has already been paid to over 300,000 self-employed individuals and business owners by the Israel Tax Authority and is expected to enter bank accounts in the coming days. Approximately one-third of those eligible have received the maximum stipend of NIS 7,500. The overall amount of stipends paid thus far stands at NIS 1.8 billion. The Cabinet approved the decision yesterday for immediate implementation. Social assistance stipend for the self-employed and for business owners Self-employed individuals and business owners with annual taxable income of up to NIS 640,000 who experienced a decline in turnover of at least 40% will receive a bimonthly-to-monthly stipend of up to 70% of the taxable income, up to NIS 15,000. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717101237/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/spoke_joint_statement130720 " Israel,ISR,20200713,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 13 July the Cabinet approved the economic plan of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Yisrael Katz – 'Safety Net 2020-2021', which includes the following provisions. Property tax assistance: Businesses with an annual turnover of up to NIS 100 million that experienced a drop of at least 60% in sales turnover will receive a refund for property tax expenditures for a business up to the end of June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717101237/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/spoke_joint_statement130720" Israel,ISR,20200713,H2: Testing policy,2,,"“As laboratories struggle under the caseload of increased coronavirus testing, the head of the Health Ministry on Monday said results of some tests could be prioritized over others. “There is not an intention to reduce the number of tests in any way, but instead we are considering whether to test not in order of arrival but in order of importance, such as at-risk patients, or the elderly, or their carers,” Health Ministry Director-General Chezy Levy told Army Radio. “They could get a faster result.” As the coronavirus outbreak has spiked in Israel, testing has increased, with levels reaching a record 28,963 tests carried out last Thursday — still short of the target for 30,000 tests daily set by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in March. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001111126/https://www.timesofisrael.com/health-ministry-chief-virus-testing-wont-be-reduced-but-some-may-get-priority/ " Israel,ISR,20200714,C8: International travel controls,4,," On 14 July the Ministry of Interior announced that the entry of aliens into Israel continues to be forbidden, with some exceptions. • Those who enter the state of Israel gates must sign an isolation form containing an obligation to a guidance for isolation of 14 days from the date of entry into Israel. • A foreigner who leaves the country before the end of isolation with no special approval, violates the laws of the state of Israel and his next entry will not be approved. • No boarding will be permitted without obtaining a preliminary approval from the Population and Immigration Authority. • The entry of foreigners into Israel is subject to presentation of health insurance (including section covering the Coronavirus disease). Exceptions: 1. A foreigner who is married to an Israeli citizen or a permanent resident (who are not under a step-by-step process) and their minor children. 2. An foreigner staying abroad who is married to an Israeli citizen or to a permanent resident (who are under a step-by-step process), as well as their minor children 3. Minor children of parents whereas one of the parents is an Israeli citizen who lives in Israel and the other parent is an foreigner who lives abroad, and the children live abroad and carry foreign passports 4. Some foreign students 5. Experts – the entry of a limited number of experts, who are defined as being necessary for national infrastructures and/or functional consecutiveness of the economy 6. Artists, culture people and sportsmen – will be allowed to enter, subject to presentation of recommendation of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. 7. Volunteers in the field of welfare 8. Medical tourism 9. Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, births, and funerals 10. Lone soldiers https://web.archive.org/web/20200717081756/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/covid19-entering-israel " Israel,ISR,20200718,C1: School closing,1,1,"""All schools resumed operation under restrictions: 2 meters between students, including during lunchtime, Wearing masks, Practicing hygiene."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200726173533/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200718,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Same as note on 13/07, as well as "" Closure of dining rooms at places of work – takeaway service only."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200726174139/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/17072020_01 https://web.archive.org/web/20200726173533/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200718,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""During the weekend, stores, malls, open-air markets, hair salons/barbershops, beauty parlors, libraries, petting zoos, museums and display spaces, pools, tourist attractions and cable cars shall be closed."" ""During the weekend, being on beaches shall be prohibited (except for this weekend, 17-18 July, when beaches shall remain open)."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200726174139/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/17072020_01" Israel,ISR,20200718,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The Health Ministry Director General will sign an order prohibiting gatherings that will allow up to 10 people to meet in closed areas and up to 20 people in open areas (except places of work and nuclear families). This will take effect at 17:00 today (Friday, 17 July)."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200726174139/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/17072020_01" Israel,ISR,20200718,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""There will be no restriction on leaving one's home."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200726174139/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/17072020_01" Israel,ISR,20200718,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""No limit will be set on the distance people are allowed to go from their houses."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200726173533/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200727,C1: School closing,1,0,"All schools resumed operation, but ""if an area is declared a red zones, schools will be closed in that zone."" " Israel,ISR,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Workplaces are allowed to open, but with many restrictions, including only 30% of the workforce returning in the public sector. " Israel,ISR,20200807,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools reopened with restrictions in place, such as 2 meters between students, including during lunchtime, wearing masks, practicing hygiene Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200818215730/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200807,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Any cultural event that can be performed outdoors is allowed, provided social distancing, ticketing arrangements and food arrangements follow guidelines. See Israel Ministry of Health website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200818215730/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/guidelines/" Israel,ISR,20200816,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Destinations are grouped into “Green” and “Red” locations. If you arrive from a “Red” location, you will have to go into isolation. If you arrive from a “Green” location, there is not need to isolate, as long as you did not stay in a “Red” location during a 14-day period before your flight to Israel. See Ministry of Health website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200818221823/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/DynamicCollectors/green-red-countries?skip=0" Israel,ISR,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change, page updated recently https://archive.fo/P7vaC" Israel,ISR,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Events of 500 people max: must received a permit by the Ministry of Culture Director General. Events of more than 500 people: Ministry of Health Director General and Ministry of Culture Director General permits required plus police. https://archive.fo/P7vaC" Israel,ISR,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"'No more than 30 individuals outdoors. No more than 20 individuals indoors.' https://archive.fo/P7vaC" Israel,ISR,20200818,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"'When travelling in a private vehicle, 2 passengers are allowed in addition to the driver, and if there is more than one back seat row in the vehicle one passenger on each extra row, excluding people who live together (this pertains to a disabled person's caregiver) or in a journey for an essential purpose.' https://archive.fo/P7vaC" Israel,ISR,20200818,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change https://archive.fo/P7vaC" Israel,ISR,20200918,C1: School closing,3,1,"Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. Cities are colour coded red orange or yellow based on their rate of infection, and rules vary between these. Closure of the education system, except for special education, boarding schools and additional exceptions as detailed in the legislation regarding special authority in dealing with the coronavirus. (Remote learning will be enabled as much as possible.) https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. All but essential businesses are closed. Restaurants can operate takeaway services. In the public sector, the number of in-office workers will be reduced to 50 percent. This does not apply to the private sector, which may continue operating under the existing health regulations, provided it does not offer in-person services or hold meetings with more than 10 people present " Israel,ISR,20200918,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. Restrictions on protest- there are none according to the government decision released Thursday, but as residents are banned from travelling more than 1km and meeting in groups over 10 this effectively bans protests and public events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. The regulations also generally cap indoor gatherings at 10 people, and 20 outdoors. There is a restriction of gatherings according to the color red in the ‘traffic light’ model – up to 10 people in a closed space and up to 20 in an open area. In areas that are not red: in closed structures, prayer shall be permitted in groups of up to 25 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20200918,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. The emergency regulations lay out health rules for public transportation, indicating it will operate during the lockdown, though it remains unclear whether it will be scaled back. Trains will cap capacity at 50%, and intra-city buses will be allowed to carry a maximum of 32 passengers. Intercity buses, meanwhile, may only take 30 passengers. Tickets for the trains must be purchased in advance, while bus tickets must be activated by the passengers, except for people who require assistance from the driver. Eating is not permitted on board. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20200918,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. Movement in leaving one’s home shall be restricted to 500 meters, other regulations stated this to be 1000m, causing confusion. There is a long list of exceptions where people are permitted to leave home- including alternative medicine, or therapy; going to the Knesset; attending a protest; donating blood. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. Movement in leaving one’s home shall be restricted to 500 meters, other regulations stated this to be 1000m, causing confusion. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20200918,C8: International travel controls,2,," International air travel divided into coloured groups based on infection rates.Green Location: isolation not required if you travel from a Green Location, as long as you did not stay in a Red Location during a 14-day period before your flight to Israel. Not all locations, even those designated Green by Israel, give Israelis entry clearance. Passengers must update regularly. Red Location: passengers who arrive in Israel from a Red Location will have to go into isolation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926230225/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/DynamicCollectors/green-red-countries?skip=0 " Israel,ISR,20200921,E1: Income support,2,1,"Article indicates that employees are furloughed from their jobs as government providing support, but unclear whether this support is always able to reach people in practice. https://archive.vn/NY5Vw" Israel,ISR,20200921,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public Health Campaign Remains in place on the Ministry of Health Website https://web.archive.org/web/20201001102543/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/ " Israel,ISR,20200921,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Articles indicate that contact tracing is far from comprehensive in Israel https://web.archive.org/web/20201001103241/https://www.timesofisrael.com/contact-tracing-failure-to-blame-for-severe-2nd-wave-outbreak-tv-report-says/" Israel,ISR,20200922,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"22 September President Reuven Rivlin and Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn announced Tuesday a special clemency process for fines aimed at helping those undergoing financial difficulties caused by the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The new process, drafted in a joint effort of the president’s office and the Justice Ministry, will apply to those who are in debt as a result of government restrictions meant to fight to the spread of coronavirus and who have previous outstanding debts. Nissenkorn added, “It is our duty to do everything we can to help those in arrears to keep their heads above water. The special process we are announcing today will give further relief to the many people in debt because of fines and will solve the financial difficulties they are in by using the right to grant pardons.” https://web.archive.org/web/20201001112525/https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-to-cancel-fines-for-people-suffering-financially-from-covid-19/ " Israel,ISR,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Lockdown tightened in Israel on Friday 25 September amid a rise in infections. Under the new rules nearly all businesses are closed except specific companies and factories deemed essential https://web.archive.org/web/20201001094553/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-roadblocks-empty-beaches-outdoor-prayers-cyclists-galore/ " Israel,ISR,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Lockdown tightened in Israel on Friday 25 September amid a rise in infections. Police and roadblocks deployed on highways and at entrances to city to prevent people travelling during lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20201001094553/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-roadblocks-empty-beaches-outdoor-prayers-cyclists-galore/ " Israel,ISR,20201001,H2: Testing policy,2,,"01 October Ministry of Health FAQ as of 01 October says “Since the number of tests is limited, it is not recommended that you get tested in the absence of symptoms, except in the cases detailed above (close contact of confirmed case) https://web.archive.org/web/20200919232646/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/faq-corona-en/ " Israel,ISR,20201002,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Please note that all arriving passengers, including U.S. citizens, may be subject to health screening and/or a mandatory 14-day quarantine in a Government of Israel-established quarantine center. Those who demonstrate the ability to maintain proper home isolation (such as those with a housing of their own or a completely separate housing unit with no other occupants) may be allowed to undergo their 14-day required isolation at home or another suitable location available to them. Individuals who are unable to home-isolate according to regulations will be directed to hotel isolation at the expense of the State of Israel. Arriving passengers will not be allowed to return to home isolation via public transportation with the exception of taxis (in accordance with regulations on masks/open windows). For more information, contact the?Israeli Ministry of Health. Please refer to the?Israeli Ministry of Health’s instructions?for home quarantine and health precaution instructions, or call *5400 (in Israel only)."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011142920/https://il.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Israel,ISR,20201002,E1: Income support,2,1,"Article indicates that employees are furloughed from their jobs as government providing support, but unclear whether this support is always able to reach people in practice. https://archive.vn/NY5Vw" Israel,ISR,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""The Bank of Israel has taken measures to ease financial conditions for households and companies by: (i) reducing bank’s regulatory capital requirement by one percentage point; (ii) increasing the loan-to-value cap on residence-backed loans (from 50 to 70 percent); (iii) eliminating the additional 1 percent capital requirement on housing loans, (iv) allowing banks to calculate the debt-payment to income ratio for mortgage loans using pre-crisis income, under certain circumstances (v) raising the cap (from 20 to 22 percent) on the banks’ loan portfolio allocated to construction companies; and (vi) allowing commercial banks to increase customers’ overdraft credit facilities and suspend restrictions on accounts of customers with checks returned due to insufficient funds."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201011144013/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Israel,ISR,20201002,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public Health Campaign Remains in place on the Ministry of Health Website https://web.archive.org/web/20201001102543/https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/" Israel,ISR,20201002,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Articles indicate that contact tracing is far from comprehensive in Israel https://web.archive.org/web/20201001103241/https://www.timesofisrael.com/contact-tracing-failure-to-blame-for-severe-2nd-wave-outbreak-tv-report-says/" Israel,ISR,20201007,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Update: In the coming days, testing in Israel may shift to Asymptomatic. ""Without this amplification process, a sample with a small viral load — such as from an asymptomatic carrier of COVID-19 — would go unnoticed. This is why PCR is considered the gold standard in diagnostic testing; it is maximally specific and highly sensitive, and hence it offers the best chance of finding a pathogen.” http://web.archive.org/web/20201011144908/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-may-be-first-to-deploy-new-23-minute-virus-test-defense-minister-says/" Israel,ISR,20201010,C1: School closing,3,1,"The corona cabinet is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss relaxing lockdown measures. However, nothing is expected to change until Sunday. http://web.archive.org/web/20201011140051/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/coronavirus-israel-readies-for-first-steps-toward-exiting-lockdown-645271 Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. Cities are colour coded red orange or yellow based on their rate of infection, and rules vary between these. Closure of the education system, except for special education, boarding schools and additional exceptions as detailed in the legislation regarding special authority in dealing with the coronavirus. (Remote learning will be enabled as much as possible.) https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The corona cabinet is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss relaxing lockdown measures. However, nothing is expected to change until Sunday. http://web.archive.org/web/20201011140051/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/coronavirus-israel-readies-for-first-steps-toward-exiting-lockdown-645271 Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. Cities are colour coded red orange or yellow based on their rate of infection, and rules vary between these. Closure of the education system, except for special education, boarding schools and additional exceptions as detailed in the legislation regarding special authority in dealing with the coronavirus. (Remote learning will be enabled as much as possible.) https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20201010,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The corona cabinet is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss relaxing lockdown measures. However, nothing is expected to change until Sunday. http://web.archive.org/web/20201011140051/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/coronavirus-israel-readies-for-first-steps-toward-exiting-lockdown-645271 Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. Restrictions on protest- there are none according to the government decision released Thursday, but as residents are banned from travelling more than 1km and meeting in groups over 10 this effectively bans protests and public events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20201010,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The corona cabinet is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss relaxing lockdown measures. However, nothing is expected to change until Sunday. http://web.archive.org/web/20201011140051/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/coronavirus-israel-readies-for-first-steps-toward-exiting-lockdown-645271 Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. The regulations also generally cap indoor gatherings at 10 people, and 20 outdoors. There is a restriction of gatherings according to the color red in the ‘traffic light’ model – up to 10 people in a closed space and up to 20 in an open area. In areas that are not red: in closed structures, prayer shall be permitted in groups of up to 25 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20201010,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The corona cabinet is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss relaxing lockdown measures. However, nothing is expected to change until Sunday. http://web.archive.org/web/20201011140051/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/coronavirus-israel-readies-for-first-steps-toward-exiting-lockdown-645271 Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. The emergency regulations lay out health rules for public transportation, indicating it will operate during the lockdown, though it remains unclear whether it will be scaled back. Trains will cap capacity at 50%, and intra-city buses will be allowed to carry a maximum of 32 passengers. Intercity buses, meanwhile, may only take 30 passengers. Tickets for the trains must be purchased in advance, while bus tickets must be activated by the passengers, except for people who require assistance from the driver. Eating is not permitted on board. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20201010,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The corona cabinet is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss relaxing lockdown measures. However, nothing is expected to change until Sunday. http://web.archive.org/web/20201011140051/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/coronavirus-israel-readies-for-first-steps-toward-exiting-lockdown-645271 Israel announced a 3 week national lockdown effective 18 September from 14:00 until 11 October 2020. Movement in leaving one’s home shall be restricted to 500 meters, other regulations stated this to be 1000m, causing confusion. There is a long list of exceptions where people are permitted to leave home- including alternative medicine, or therapy; going to the Knesset; attending a protest; donating blood. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001092512/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-rules-effective-from-september-18-at-2-p-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001093334/https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-by-prayer-who-by-protest-a-guide-for-the-lockdown-perplexed/ " Israel,ISR,20201010,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The corona cabinet is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss relaxing lockdown measures. However, nothing is expected to change until Sunday. http://web.archive.org/web/20201011140051/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/coronavirus-israel-readies-for-first-steps-toward-exiting-lockdown-645271 Lockdown tightened in Israel on Friday 25 September amid a rise in infections. Police and roadblocks deployed on highways and at entrances to city to prevent people travelling during lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20201001094553/https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-lockdown-roadblocks-empty-beaches-outdoor-prayers-cyclists-galore/ " Israel,ISR,20201011,E1: Income support,1,1,"various government schemes to support different sectors https://web.archive.org/web/20201103131700/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/mof_economic_plan?chapterIndex=7" Israel,ISR,20201011,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"various government schemes to support different sectors https://web.archive.org/web/20201103131700/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/mof_economic_plan?chapterIndex=7" Israel,ISR,20201012,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed, but the cabinet on coronavirus decided that first to fourth graders will return to school on 1 November. First and second graders will attend school for three days a week in ""capsules"" while third and fourth graders will attend full-time also in ""capsules. The Health Ministry and Finance Ministry came to an agreement that businesses will reopen 1 November. Policies surrounding transportation are still in discussion with the National Security Council. http://web.archive.org/web/20201025212434/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/cabinet-expected-to-discuss-reopening-schools-some-businesses-646849" Israel,ISR,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed, but the cabinet on coronavirus decided that first to fourth graders will return to school on 1 November. First and second graders will attend school for three days a week in ""capsules"" while third and fourth graders will attend full-time also in ""capsules. The Health Ministry and Finance Ministry came to an agreement that businesses will reopen 1 November. Policies surrounding transportation are still in discussion with the National Security Council. http://web.archive.org/web/20201025212434/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/cabinet-expected-to-discuss-reopening-schools-some-businesses-646849" Israel,ISR,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Schools remain closed, but the cabinet on coronavirus decided that first to fourth graders will return to school on 1 November. First and second graders will attend school for three days a week in ""capsules"" while third and fourth graders will attend full-time also in ""capsules. The Health Ministry and Finance Ministry came to an agreement that businesses will reopen 1 November. Policies surrounding transportation are still in discussion with the National Security Council. http://web.archive.org/web/20201025212434/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/cabinet-expected-to-discuss-reopening-schools-some-businesses-646849" Israel,ISR,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Schools remain closed, but the cabinet on coronavirus decided that first to fourth graders will return to school on 1 November. First and second graders will attend school for three days a week in ""capsules"" while third and fourth graders will attend full-time also in ""capsules. The Health Ministry and Finance Ministry came to an agreement that businesses will reopen 1 November. Policies surrounding transportation are still in discussion with the National Security Council. http://web.archive.org/web/20201025212434/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/cabinet-expected-to-discuss-reopening-schools-some-businesses-646849" Israel,ISR,20201012,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Schools remain closed, but the cabinet on coronavirus decided that first to fourth graders will return to school on 1 November. First and second graders will attend school for three days a week in ""capsules"" while third and fourth graders will attend full-time also in ""capsules. The Health Ministry and Finance Ministry came to an agreement that businesses will reopen 1 November. Policies surrounding transportation are still in discussion with the National Security Council. http://web.archive.org/web/20201025212434/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/cabinet-expected-to-discuss-reopening-schools-some-businesses-646849" Israel,ISR,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Schools remain closed, but the cabinet on coronavirus decided that first to fourth graders will return to school on 1 November. First and second graders will attend school for three days a week in ""capsules"" while third and fourth graders will attend full-time also in ""capsules. The Health Ministry and Finance Ministry came to an agreement that businesses will reopen 1 November. Policies surrounding transportation are still in discussion with the National Security Council. http://web.archive.org/web/20201025212434/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/cabinet-expected-to-discuss-reopening-schools-some-businesses-646849" Israel,ISR,20201012,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Schools remain closed, but the cabinet on coronavirus decided that first to fourth graders will return to school on 1 November. First and second graders will attend school for three days a week in ""capsules"" while third and fourth graders will attend full-time also in ""capsules. The Health Ministry and Finance Ministry came to an agreement that businesses will reopen 1 November. Policies surrounding transportation are still in discussion with the National Security Council. http://web.archive.org/web/20201025212434/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/cabinet-expected-to-discuss-reopening-schools-some-businesses-646849" Israel,ISR,20201012,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Schools remain closed, but the cabinet on coronavirus decided that first to fourth graders will return to school on 1 November. First and second graders will attend school for three days a week in ""capsules"" while third and fourth graders will attend full-time also in ""capsules. The Health Ministry and Finance Ministry came to an agreement that businesses will reopen 1 November. Policies surrounding transportation are still in discussion with the National Security Council. http://web.archive.org/web/20201025212434/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/cabinet-expected-to-discuss-reopening-schools-some-businesses-646849" Israel,ISR,20201012,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," The Ministry of Health, in association with Clalit, Maccabi, Leumit, and Clalit HMOs, is currently shooting through the Government Advertising Agency. This new campaign will soon be launched on social media and encourage the public to test for coronavirus. Several celebrities and social networks opinion leaders: Judoka Ori Sasson, YouTuber Liel Eli, Michal Ansky, Sapir Family, model Eden Pines, Aviv Reuven, Alaa Mawasi, Wafaa Abu Hussein, Yarden Harel, On Refaeli, Guy Hochman, Sagi Breitner, Liza Bikh and model Yael Shelbia. This campaign urges the public to get tested for coronavirus even when there are no symptoms and will be launched to many digital platforms. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103133133/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/02112020-04 " Israel,ISR,20201012,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Everybody is getting tested Now everybody can be tested, and if the slightest suspicion arises – don't hesitate, get tested. If you are asymptomatic, and you know of no contact with a confirmed case, and you did not visit a red location - it is not necessary to go into isolation until your test result is back. If you are tested positive, you are required to go into isolation, just like a confirmed case would do. Tests can be performed either in the HMO clinics or the ""Test and Go"" (Drive-In) sites. PCR tests for coronavirus are a national resource, and allocation of tests is carried out according to national prioritization. Criteria for coronavirus tests were changed recently (The full information is found in the file Criteria Update for Coronavirus Tests (HE)). For testing even in the absence of symptoms For screening tests for yeshiva students An emphasis that recovering confirmed patients should not undergo screening tests Tests will be carried out in the following cases: Symptomatic individual displaying at least one coronavirus symptom (such as fever of 38 degrees and higher, coughing, shortness of breath, sore throat, changes to taste or smell, muscle weakness) The asymptomatic individual who came in contact with a confirmed patient (either a household member of a confirmed patient or an individual determined by epidemiological investigation to have come in contact with a confirmed patient) Healthcare system employees – tests for early release from isolation following exposure to a confirmed patient. In such cases, population-specific screening tests are: Senior Citizens Protection Program, screening tests for teaching staff, screening tests ahead of moving into a therapeutic setting with a high prevalence of at-risk population. Screening tests – ahead of elective procedures and international travel At the physician's or the HMO's discretion Recovery test – for determining a confirmed patient's recovery Other needs for testing include – following a disqualified test or a test with marginal results, or positive test results in a serological test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103132436/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=3 " Israel,ISR,20201012,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201103133754/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/information-corona?chapterIndex=2 " Israel,ISR,20201012,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"You must wear a face mask every time you go outside It is recommended that you have a home-made cloth mask or a specific mask. You should wear it in such a way as to cover your mouth and nose. You should wash your hands after touching the mask. Wearing a mask in public settings and the workplace The following individuals do not have to wear a face mask: Children under 7 years of age Individuals who due to mental, developmental or medical disorder have significant difficulty covering their mouth and nose with a mask or are unable to do so If you live alone or members of your household if you all live in a confined or partitioned space, either by yourself or with a caregiver, (including the caregiver) Vehicles, accommodation, room, part of a structure (with a divider at least 2 meters high) or open-space cubicle (with a partition at least 1.20 meters high) Two coworkers who regularly share a room in their workplace, while maintaining a distance of at least 2 meters between them People engaged in physical activities People lounging at the beach and walking into the water, all the while maintaining a distance of at least 2 meters between swimmers (except those living in the same house. including caregivers). They need to wear a mask whenever they go to the restroom, the kiosk, or anywhere else on the beach. When giving medical and mental treatment which due to its nature cannot be provided while wearing a mask, all the while maintaining a distance of at least 2 meters between therapists and patients: Therapists and patients in occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy which do not require contact Therapists and patients in individual mental health therapy (diagnosis, assessment, counseling, treatment, rehabilitation or in-private therapy sessions) which does not require contact Patients receiving medical or non-medical physical therapy which requires contact in the facial area. If in a boarding school, wearing a face mask is not mandated in the showers, bathrooms, bedrooms for people who share these rooms, and while studying in a closed study course, inside a capsule and permanent sitting arrangements. Preschool staff that takes care of toddlers and preschoolers have two options: either wearing a mask or a face shield. Individuals taking written examinations all the while maintaining a distance of at least 2 meters between examinees. Individual delivering lectures or lessons or who are required to have unmuffled speech or visible face (for the duration of this activity), all the while maintaining a distance of at least 2 meters from the nearest person, or separated from other attendants by a transparent divider made of hard plastic at head level min. Individual participating in live transmissions who are required to speak on air, all the while maintaining, inasmuch as possible, a distance of at least 2 meters from others. Individuals rehearsing or delivering poetic, theatrical or musical performances, all the while maintaining a distance of at least 2 meters between individuals, inasmuch as possible. Actors participating in filming for television, cinema or film school productions, all the while maintaining a distance of at least 2 meters between individuals, inasmuch as possible. Service providers for individuals with hearing impairment (at the request of the audibly impaired individual and for the duration of the service provided), all the while maintaining a distance of at least 2 meters between service providers and service recipients, or if they are separated by a divider to prevent respiratory droplets. Service providers and business owners may serve people without a face mask, if it is reasonable to assume the latter are exempt of face covering. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103132436/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=3" Israel,ISR,20201016,C1: School closing,2,1,"Coronavirus: Israel to ease second lockdown after cases decline. Nurseries reopening from Sunday, the 18th of October. http://web.archive.org/web/20201031181554/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-54569772" Israel,ISR,20201028,C1: School closing,2,0,"The education system is working at partial capacity Operation: Daycare centers and preschools for children ages 0 to 6: Preschool teachers and aids may only move between up to 3 capsules; External operators are forbidden; and Preschool teachers and aids will wear a face-shield or a face-mask. 1st through 4th grades in elementary schools: Up to 20 Students per class, or up to 10% of a classrooms approved for up to 24 students, prioritizing educational establishments in areas with low infection rates; All Students (starting from the 1st grade) and staff will wear masks at all times, including on the school bus and excluding during meals or physical activity; Each staff member may teach up to 3 capsules, except for physical education teachers (who will be wearing a mask and maintain a distance of 2 meters between them and the Students); Students will eat their meals outdoors, and if it is not possible, while seated each in his or her individual table; and When operating school-bus services, an empty row of seats will be left between the front part of the school bus and the back part. Afterschool programs for children in daycare centers, preschools, and students of the 1st through 4th grades: Up to 3 groups of children from the morning programs and a total of no more than 28 children. Distance learning and online education: For further information on distance learning in the Ministry of Education's website> Institutes of higher learning - Laboratory operations, research, or practical training outside the institute's premises Boarding schools and educational activities in the boarding school facilities: Closed Programs: All students and staff members must reside in the boarding school for a duration of at least two weeks, and external students are not allowed on the premises; Staff members may enter the boarding school only if they are entirely separated from the students and staff members in the closed programs; Capsules of up to 50 students, with no mingling between capsules; Restrictions on entering and leaving the boarding school premises; and Option to send the students home and reassemble after 14 days of consecutive stay in the closed program. Open Programs: Boarding schools for minors or adults with no family support who are at-risk or students who dropped out of school may continue operating in an open program format; In capsules of up to 18 students, with complete separation between capsules; and Restrictions on entering and leaving the boarding school premises. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103123001/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 " Israel,ISR,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Workplaces may resume operations while meeting Purple Badge (HE) requirements and without public reception (including industry, high-tech, the offices of accountants, lawyers, architects, engineers, and so on) Workplaces that are not ordinarily open to the public (such as the offices of accountants and lawyers, high-tech companies) may operate at 100% capacity, with a limited public reception. Workplaces that are typically open to the public may not hold public reception, except under specific circumstances stipulated by the regulations). All businesses may offer delivery services, and restaurants and food establishments may also provide takeaway services. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103123001/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 " Israel,ISR,20201028,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"businesses and establishments with a public reception (including commerce, markets, stands, cultural establishments, restaurants, swimming pools, gyms, recreation and leisure establishments, hotels) are forbidden from reopening, as well as public reception in workplaces. The following may operate: Essential businesses with public reception: Food stores, optics stores, pharmacies, stores selling hygienic products, stores selling essential housekeeping products, laundromats, stores, and laboratories for the sale and repair of communication products and computers. Essential businesses located inside shopping mall premises are the only businesses cleared for reopening in malls. Establishments that are offering therapy; whether medical, psychological, or social. Establishments that are offering non-medical bodily treatments in a ""one-on-one"" setting, such as hair salons, beauty salons, clinics for alternative medicine, equine-assisted therapy, psychotherapy and aquatic therapy. Appointments should be scheduled ahead of time. In establishments where bodily contact is required (such in hair salon, beauty salons or clinics for alternative medicine that requires contact) – care providers will wear a face-mask and face-shield, will sterilize the equipment, the seat or the treatment bed, and will wash multi-use towels or bathrobes after each patron. Public reception in essential workplaces offering essential services that cannot be provided from a distance (such as postal and banking services). Driving lessons with a number of passengers will not exceed one driver and two passengers, subject to the Ministry of Transportation's guidelines. Guest units or complexes with up to 4 wholly separated guest units. Each unit will only be used for guests who live together: no standard dining rooms or swimming pools. Hotels and guest units serving as an alternative residence (whether long term or short term) for anyone renting this place (such as migrant workers), excluding the use of common areas. Isolation hotels or motels adjacent to a medical facility intended for the use of patients and their families. Facilities used for training and matches for professional and competitive athletes (members of a union or association, who have also participated in matches in the last two years) for children and youth – and in the case of swimming and motorsports, also for adults. Nature reserves, national parks, open spaces of heritage sites, archeological sites, and beaches (all subject to social distancing and mask-wearing). The Western Wall pavillion, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher – Prayers may be held subject to a capsule-based outline. All businesses may operate delivery services. Restaurants and food establishments may operate both delivery services and self-pickup (""take-away"") services. Drive-in complexes –for movie screening purposes only. Social services programs beyond essential social care (such as day centers and community centers for senior citizens and libraries for the blind and visually impaired). Establishments cleared for reopening: Will operate according to the Purple Badge (HE) guidelines. Operators of public, commercial, or private establishments are forbidden from holding events which are not in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations, and service providers (such as photographers, catering, music, lighting, and other services) are banned from providing services for a forbidden event or for a permitted event with a greater number of participants than permitted. Operators of public, commercial or private establishment which requires patrons to schedule an appointment or make a reservation are required to keep this information so they can submit it, as needed, for purposes of an epidemiological investigation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103123001/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 " Israel,ISR,20201028,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," Gatherings Gatherings are restricted to up to 10 people indoors and up to 20 people outdoors. Events such as weddings, parties, organized tours, or ceremonies may only be held subject to the restrictions on gatherings (up to 10 people indoors and up to 20 people outdoors and no more than 20 people in total). During permitted gatherings, a distance of 2 meters between individuals must be maintained as much as possible, and masks are required. It is forbidden to organize or participate in any sporting events, conferences, festivals and entertainment or artistic events https://web.archive.org/web/20201103123001/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 " Israel,ISR,20201028,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public Transport Public transport is fully operational. More information Special Guidelines for Passengers: In all vehicles that allow to open the windows – the windows will remain open during the ride Passengers in public transportation will pay for the fare by independently validating their fare tickets and will not buy tickets from the driver. Senior citizens, the companions of blind passengers and passengers onboard the armored service lines in the Judea and Samaria zone are excluded from the above Passengers will not eat during their stay inside a land vehicle, unless it is necessary for maintaining their health On buses passengers will not be seated in the two front row seats behind the driver and in the two seats next to them, unless a divider measuring at least 180 cm in height is placed between the driver's seat and the seats behind it Standing passengers will not be allowed on a bus in an inter-city service line When riding on a bus in an intra-city service line, standing passengers will not be allowed in the front row behind the driver On a taxi, passengers will not be seated in the passenger's seat next to the driver, unless there is a nylon sheet in place between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat. Restrictions on the number of passengers: the driver plus a single passenger, or driver and two passengers, if one of them requires assistance, no restriction on the number of household members. On a train: a train boarding voucher will be pre-ordered together with the fare ticket Operators of land transportation vehicles will employ ushers who will assist in enforcing the provisions of these regulations. Ushers will wear uniforms with the operator's insignia and will carry a name badge https://web.archive.org/web/20201103123001/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 " Israel,ISR,20201028,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"restriction relaxed https://web.archive.org/web/20201103123001/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 " Israel,ISR,20201028,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Internal travel restrictions removed https://web.archive.org/web/20201103123001/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1" Israel,ISR,20201028,C8: International travel controls,2,," Mandatory isolation and regulations Mandatory 14-day isolation applies to all passengers from Red Locations or passengers who stayed in Red Locations during the 14 days before air travel to Israel, except passengers who received exemptions. Upon arrival in Israel, passengers will be asked to provide evidence they can comply with isolation requirements in order for them to be permitted to complete the isolation period at home or another suitable accommodation. Those who cannot comply with home isolation requirements will have to declare the address of their accommodation for the entire isolation period. Filling out declarations In order to copmlete the isolation period at home and not in a hotel or motel, inbound passengers will be required to declare that: They can stay in complete isolation as required in an accommoation that is completely separated from other residents for the entire period of their home isolation; They will not use public transport to travel to their declared isolation accommodation with the exception of taxis: a single passenger in the back with windows open (if all travelers are members of the same household, they may all travel in a taxi provided they sit in the back). They understand that Israel Police strictly monitor people who are in home isolation for the entire isolation period, and that if a violation of restrictions is found, Israel Police are authorized to force them to relocate to a state-provided isolation hotel/motel for the remaining period and fine them 5,000 NIS. If it turns out that the isolation accommodation declared is in effect not suitable for isolation according to requirements, the District Physician or Chief HMO Physician may force them to relocate to an isolation hotel/motel for the remaining period. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103120733/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/flying-to-israel-guidlines?chapterIndex=3 " Israel,ISR,20201104,C1: School closing,2,0,"Given 2T coding due to Restricted Areas where 1st through 4th grades remain closed. Restrictive areas include: Majdal Shams municipal area – starting Monday, 26.10.2020 at 18:00 until Tuesday, 10.11.2020 at 18:00. Mas'ade municipal area – starting Friday, 6.11.2020 at 8:00 until Wednesday, 11.11.2020 at 8:00. The education system is working at partial capacity. Operation: Daycare centers and preschools for children ages 0 to 6: Preschool teachers and aids may only move between up to 3 capsules; External operators are forbidden; and Preschool teachers and aids will wear a face-shield or a face-mask. 1st through 4th grades in elementary schools: Up to 20 Students per class, or up to 10% of a classrooms approved for up to 24 students, prioritizing educational establishments in areas with low infection rates; All Students (starting from the 1st grade) and staff will wear masks at all times, including on the school bus and excluding during meals or physical activity; Each staff member may teach up to 3 capsules, except for physical education teachers (who will be wearing a mask and maintain a distance of 2 meters between them and the Students); Students will eat their meals outdoors, and if it is not possible, while seated each in his or her individual table; and When operating school-bus services, an empty row of seats will be left between the front part of the school bus and the back part. Afterschool programs for children in daycare centers, preschools, and students of the 1st through 4th grades: Up to 3 groups of children from the morning programs and a total of no more than 28 children. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110050016/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 Note-Source site in Web Archive does not load well for some reason and the entire formatting is broken. " Israel,ISR,20201104,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most public-receiving businesses and establishments (including commerce, markets, fairs, stands, shopping malls, cultural establishments, restaurants, swimming pools, gyms, recreational and leisure establishments, hotels, libraries, hobby groups and workshops) as well as public reception in workplaces are forbidden. Establishments Permitted to Operate -Will follow the Purple Badge guidelines, including questioning requirements, placing partitions, visual cues for standing in line, a sign in the entrance indicated the maximum capacity cap and more. For establishments offering non-medical bodily treatments and alternative medicine, the Purple Badge guidelines include appointment requirements, working with masks and face guards and sanitizing and washing cloths after each use. -Maximum capacity cap: --In street-side stores: Up to 4 patrons only --In other businesses: A ratio of 1 person per each 7 square meters, or up to 10 people indoors and up to 20 people outdoors (whichever is higher). -Operators of a public, commercial or private establishment are forbidden from holding a forbidden event, and service providers (such as photography, catering, music, lighting and infrastructures) are forbidden from providing services to a forbidden event, or a permitted event exceeding the maximum capacity cap. -Operators of a public, commercial or private establishment that requires an appointment or reservation, must keep records of patrons' phone numbers for a duration of up to 20 days, for purposes of an epidemiological investigation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110050016/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 Note-Source site in Web Archive does not load well for some reason and the entire formatting is broken. " Israel,ISR,20201104,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Coding change from 2 to 1. It is forbidden to organize or to participate in such events as sporting events, conferences, festivals and entertainment or artistic performances. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110050016/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 Note-Source site in Web Archive does not load well for some reason and the entire formatting is broken. " Israel,ISR,20201104,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"-Gatherings are limited to up to 10 people indoors and up to 20 people indoors. -Events such as weddings, parties, organized tours or ceremonies will only be made possible within the framework of the restrictions on gatherings (up to 10 people indoors, up to 20 people outdoors, and no more than 20 people). These events cannot be held with the participation of multiple groups or capsules. -During permitted gatherings, distance of 2 meters will be maintained between individuals as much as possible and masks will be worn. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110050016/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 Note-Source site in Web Archive does not load well for some reason and the entire formatting is broken. " Israel,ISR,20201104,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public Transport Public transport is fully operational. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110050016/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 Note-Source site in Web Archive does not load well for some reason and the entire formatting is broken. " Israel,ISR,20201104,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"These are the current areas with restrictions: Majdal Shams municipal area – starting Monday, 26.10.2020 at 18:00 until Tuesday, 10.11.2020 at 18:00. Mas'ade municipal area – starting Friday, 6.11.2020 at 8:00 until Wednesday, 11.11.2020 at 8:00. Travel restrictions It is forbidden to leave the home, except for: -Getting some fresh air for a short periods of time and for a distance of no more than one kilometer away for the house. This exception does not apply to visits to other homes. -Going to work and back within the restricted area, for workplaces without public reception, other exceptions apply. -Attending permitted educational programs. -Stocking up on essential products and provision of essential services (Including medications, food, optics, hygienic and medical supplies, housekeeping supplies and communications) -Medical care, psychological treatment, social services programs and essential social care. -Assisting people with disabilities or in need. -Essential care of animals. -Going to demonstrate. -Going to the Knesset, to a legal procedure or to a blood drive. -Immersion in the mikveh. -Prayer. -Attending a wedding, circumcision or funeral -Sporting activity of individuals or of members of the same household, with no distance restrictions, provided that the sporting activity starts at the place of residence and does not require the use of a car. -People with disabilities, who due to their disability need to go out of the home for a distance exceeding one kilometer, may do so, together with one caregiver. -Residents of assisted living facilities, including people with disabilities, may visit first degree relatives, and their relatives may visit them in their assisted living facilities. -Moving between addresses or moving from one permanent residence to another (including for a residential educational or care facility to an isolation accommodation). -Transferring children between parents who do not live together or transferring children whose parents went out for essential necessities to the care of another adult, if there is not another adult in the household who could supervise them. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110050016/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 Note-Source site in Web Archive does not load well for some reason and the entire formatting is broken. " Israel,ISR,20201104,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"These are the current areas with restrictions: Majdal Shams municipal area – starting Monday, 26.10.2020 at 18:00 until Tuesday, 10.11.2020 at 18:00. Mas'ade municipal area – starting Friday, 6.11.2020 at 8:00 until Wednesday, 11.11.2020 at 8:00. Entering and exiting restricted Areas Entry to the restricted areas will be forbidden at all hours of the day, except for: Civilian rescue services (Magen David Adom, Fire Fighters and Rescue Services) Israel Police, IDF and Civil Protection Service in carrying out their duties. People who regularly reside in the restricted area. Medical crew members in carrying out their duties. Social workers and social services workers in the social services departments classified as essential, or approved by the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services. Journalists and media professionals. Providers of essential products and services, including electricity, water, communications and garbage disposal. Transferring children between parents who do not live together. Arriving at educational programs for special education students and for at-risk children and youth Exit from the restricted areas will be forbidden at all hours of the day, except for: Receiving an essential medical care that cannot be provided within the restricted area. Attending a legal procedure that requires in-person attendance. Police officers, soldiers or medical crew members in carrying out their duties. Attending funerals of first degree relatives only (parents, grandparents, spouses, parents in law, siblings or their children and uncles and aunts). Transferring children between parents who do not live together. Arriving at educational programs for special education students and for at-risk children and youth. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110050016/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=1 Note-Source site in Web Archive does not load well for some reason and the entire formatting is broken. " Israel,ISR,20201104,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Tourists looking to travel to Israel: At the moment, and until further notice, entry to Israel will be refused to non-citizens or non-residents of Israel arriving from anywhere in the world. In exceptional cases, one may apply for approval of the Foreign Ministry subject to proof of the ability to remain in self-isolation for 14 days. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110053551/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/flying-to-israel-covid19-faq https://web.archive.org/web/20201110052709/https://israel.travel/covid19/" Israel,ISR,20201104,E1: Income support,2,1,"Pay for workers on unpaid leave ILS 15.4 billion Claim up to 80% of your last salary To claim the unpaid leave pay: Register with the Israel Employment Service - https://www.taasuka.gov.il/he/pages/registertolishka.aspx Submit a claim to the NII - https://www.btl.gov.il/benefits/Unemployment/Pages/submit.aspx Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110054710/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/mof_economic_plan?chapterIndex=6" Israel,ISR,20201104,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Keeping debtors connected to electricity If you owe a debt to the Israel Electric Corporation you won’t be disconnected. Contact the Israel Electric Corporation if you’ve been disconnected or if you have a pre-paid bill counter. Business continuity ILS 5.2 billion Get help paying your fixed expenses, such as rent and utilities - Apply for a grant for businesses for help with fixed expenses during the coronavirus crisis If you’re a small business owner whose business has been hurt by the coronavirus crisis, you may be eligible for up to ILS 400,000 to cover your fixed expenses. The grant sum depends on the impact to your business turnover. The grant will be paid to small businesses with a turnover of up to 20 million, by the Tax Authority. Postponement of payments to VAT, NII, electricity, water, etc. ILS 9 billion VAT, NII, electricity, and water payments have been postponed to provide relief to businesses. Postponement of electricity bills for small and medium businesses from various sectors on a case-by-case basis. If your payment hasn’t been postponed, contact the service provider directly. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110054710/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/mof_economic_plan?chapterIndex=6" Israel,ISR,20201104,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"When in doubt, there is no doubt, get tested! Starting Today, Anyone Can Be Tested, and if You Have the Slightest Doubt – Don’t Hesitate, Get Tested Anyone wishing to be tested for coronavirus may do so In the Home Front Command's testing sites (whether ""Test and Drive"" or the pedestrian site) – no referral is needed. Call *3101 to schedule an appointment In the HMO clinics – using a referral that can be provided through your insuring HMO's customer service center (you do not need a physician appointment) If you feel well (no symptoms), if you do not know that you came in contact with a confirmed patient and if you did not return from a red destination – you do not need to self-isolate until receiving your test results. Anyone tested due to any reason that requires self-isolation is required to self-isolate. In case of isolation, due to arrival from abroad or due to contact with a confirmed patient, negative test results do not absolve you from the isolation requirement. You need to complete you required isolation period in full. If your test results return positive, you are required to self-isolate and to follow confirmed patients' guidelines. Ministry of Health hotline *5400 (Kol Habriut) The Ministry of Health Novel Coronavirus and Isolation Hotline Available 24/7 Tel: *5400 or 08-6241010 Chat in the WhatsApp application at 050-7925400 (Hebrew only) E-mail: Habriut@moh.health.gov.il Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110055501/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=6" Israel,ISR,20201104,H2: Testing policy,3,,"When in doubt, there is no doubt, get tested! Starting Today, Anyone Can Be Tested, and if You Have the Slightest Doubt – Don’t Hesitate, Get Tested Anyone wishing to be tested for coronavirus may do so In the Home Front Command's testing sites (whether ""Test and Drive"" or the pedestrian site) – no referral is needed. Call *3101 to schedule an appointment In the HMO clinics – using a referral that can be provided through your insuring HMO's customer service center (you do not need a physician appointment) If you feel well (no symptoms), if you do not know that you came in contact with a confirmed patient and if you did not return from a red destination – you do not need to self-isolate until receiving your test results. Anyone tested due to any reason that requires self-isolation is required to self-isolate. In case of isolation, due to arrival from abroad or due to contact with a confirmed patient, negative test results do not absolve you from the isolation requirement. You need to complete you required isolation period in full. If your test results return positive, you are required to self-isolate and to follow confirmed patients' guidelines. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110055501/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=6" Israel,ISR,20201104,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Who should I notify about entering home quarantine? By law, you must notify the Ministry of Health that you are entering quarantine through the online form or by calling the Ministry of Health hotline at *5400. In early August, the Israel Defense Forces was formally tasked with “cutting the chain of infections” for the country — finding and testing those suspected of having contracted the disease and putting them into quarantine. This included taking responsibility for the country’s testing efforts and conducting epidemiological surveys: the practice of speaking with confirmed carriers to retrace their steps in the days following their infection to identify and warn those they may have unwittingly passed the disease on to. Public health experts have identified this type of contact tracing as crucial in curbing the spread of the virus, as it allows authorities to locate people who may have contracted the disease before they have a chance to pass it on. By November 1, the military plans to have over 2,000 soldiers performing contact tracing, at a rate of roughly two investigations per day, according to an officer from the unit, Lt. Col. Raviv Hadar. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110061007/https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-contact-tracing-unit-overwhelmed-by-recent-outbreak-but-improving/ " Israel,ISR,20201104,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"When should I wear a mask? You must wear a mask while in public settings and at work. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110061431/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/general/corona-masks" Israel,ISR,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The following countries joined the list of green destinations: China, Australia, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Seychelles Islands, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Fiji, Finland, Cuba, South Korea, Rwanda and Thailand. Returning passengers to Israel from green destinations will not be required to self-isolate. Denmark removed from the list of green distination to the list of red destinations, and passengers returning from Denmark have to self-isolate for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123125745/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/10112020-01" Israel,ISR,20201111,E1: Income support,2,1,"An agreement was approved between the Finance Ministry and the National Insurance Institute in paying anyone unemployed for long period as a consequence of COVID-19. A grant of 2,000 shekels will be paid to people who received unemployment pay for a period of at least 100 days, whether consecutive or not, between March 1, 2020 and October 17, 2020. This is on condition that their effective wage before the crisis was lower than the average daily wage in the economy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123155710/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/press_11112020" Israel,ISR,20201112,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Public Education System launched a new campaign for women called ""Protect the children"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201123124113/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/12112020-01" Israel,ISR,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Ministers designtated Qalansawe and Iksal as restricted coronavirus zones. It is forbidden to exit home except for special circumstances. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122220331/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/SkOFxwxcP https://web.archive.org/web/20201123153145/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Ministers designtated Qalansawe and Iksal as restricted coronavirus zones. Entry to the restricted areas will be forbidden at all hours of the day, except for certain conditions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122220331/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/SkOFxwxcP https://web.archive.org/web/20201123153145/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The following countries are removed from the list of green destinations to red destinations: Iceland, Estonia, Greece, Canada and Cyprus. ""Returning passengers from these destinations, as well as from the other red destinations, will be required to self-isolate for 14 days"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123125745/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/10112020-01" Israel,ISR,20201118,C1: School closing,2,0,"The Ministry of Health approved new regulation for the educational system in Eilat and the Dead Sea: ""1. Practical training or practical studies may be held in a higher education establishment or vocational training establishment that cannot be administered by online learning due to the need for equipment or infrastructures essential for learning. 2. Up to 10% of the students in those establishments may have access to infrastructures or equipment essential for participating in online learning. 3. Studies will be held in regular capsules, with teaching staff may alternate between up to three groups. 4. Outdoor activities may be held with one staff member and up to 19 students, including an assistant to a student who requires assistance. It should be stressed: Said assistant is to be counted in the maximum permitted the number of participants in said activities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201123141421/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/19112020-01" Israel,ISR,20201121,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministry of Health's recommendations as approved by the Ministerial Committee for the Designation of Restricted Areas: 1-Nazareth and Isfiya are designated as restricted areas. 2-Further extension of Qalansawe and Buq'ata as restricted areas. It is forbidden to leave the home, except for certain conditions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122212342/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/20112020-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123153145/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201121,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Ministry of Health's recommendations as approved by the Ministerial Committee for the Designation of Restricted Areas: 1-Nazareth and Isfiya are designated as restricted areas. 2-Further extension of Qalansawe and Buq'ata as restricted areas. Entry to the restricted areas will be forbidden at all hours of the day, except for some condtions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122212342/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/20112020-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123153145/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201124,C1: School closing,2,0,"Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Ministry of Health decided that grades 5 and 6 should return to classes. The return to classes is pursuant to the outline of the Education Minister, in green and yellow communities, while carrying out extensive monitoring. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130154854/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/spoke_statement241120" Israel,ISR,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy found." Israel,ISR,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy found." Israel,ISR,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy found." Israel,ISR,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found." Israel,ISR,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministry of Health declared: 1- Majd al-Krum and Kafr Manda in northern Israel to be considered coronavirus red zones starting at 5 PM on Tuesday until 5 PM on Sunday, the ministerial committee on restricted areas decided on Monday. 2- Extending the restrictions on Arraba until Sunday at 5 PM and to cancel the restrictions on Qalansawe. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130231352/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/majd-al-krum-kafr-manda-declared-as-covid-19-restricted-zones-650087 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130232721/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Ministry of Health declared: 1- Majd al-Krum and Kafr Manda in northern Israel to be considered coronavirus red zones starting at 5 PM on Tuesday until 5 PM on Sunday, the ministerial committee on restricted areas decided on Monday. 2- Extending the restrictions on Arraba until Sunday at 5 PM and to cancel the restrictions on Qalansawe. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130231352/https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/majd-al-krum-kafr-manda-declared-as-covid-19-restricted-zones-650087 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130232721/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy found." Israel,ISR,20201124,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy found." Israel,ISR,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy found." Israel,ISR,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy found." Israel,ISR,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201126,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The ministry of Health added these areas to the restricted zones: 1- Kseifa, neighborhoods 42 and 43 – effective Thursday, 26.11.2020 at 17:00 until Tuesday, 1.12.2020 at 17:00 2- Hura, neighborhood 1 – effective Thursday, 26.11.2020 at 17:00 until Tuesday, 1.12.2020 at 17:00 3-Reineh –effective Thursday, 26.11.2020 at 17:00 until Tuesday, 1.12.2020 at 17:00 It is forbidden to leave the home, except for certain conditions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130214457/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201126,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"*The ministry of Health added these areas to the restricted zones: 1- Kseifa, neighborhoods 42 and 43 – effective Thursday, 26.11.2020 at 17:00 until Tuesday, 1.12.2020 at 17:00 2- Hura, neighborhood 1 – effective Thursday, 26.11.2020 at 17:00 until Tuesday, 1.12.2020 at 17:00 3-Reineh –effective Thursday, 26.11.2020 at 17:00 until Tuesday, 1.12.2020 at 17:00 Entry to the restricted areas is forbidden at all hours of the day, except for some conditions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130214457/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4 **The Coronavirus Cabinet Approved the Pilot for Reopening Markets, Malls, Museums and Sports. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130185523/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/26112020-01" Israel,ISR,20201128,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee for the Designation of Restricted Areas designated Umm al-Fahm and Yafi as restricted areas for 5 days, starting 28.11.2020 until 3.12.2020. Furthermore, it was resolved to extend the following communities' designation as restricted areas: Majd al-Krum and Kafr Manda by two additional days, until 1.12.2020 Arraba by one additional day, until 30.11.2020 It is forbidden to leave the home, except for certain conditions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130190835/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/27112020-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130191304/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201128,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee for the Designation of Restricted Areas designated Umm al-Fahm and Yafi as restricted areas for 5 days, starting 28.11.2020 until 3.12.2020. Furthermore, it was resolved to extend the following communities' designation as restricted areas: Majd al-Krum and Kafr Manda by two additional days, until 1.12.2020 Arraba by one additional day, until 30.11.2020 Entry to the restricted areas is forbidden at all hours of the day, except for some conditions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130190835/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/27112020-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20201130191304/https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/Guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201129,C1: School closing,2,0,"Prime Minister Netanyahu chaired and the Ministry of Health decided that grades 10-12 should return to classes. The return to classes is pursuant to the outline of the Education Minister, in green and yellow communities, while carrying out extensive monitoring. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130154854/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/spoke_statement241120" Israel,ISR,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee for the Designation of Restricted Areas approved the Ministry of Health's recommendation to extend Arraba's designation as a restricted area by three additional days, until Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, 17:00. It is forbidden to exit home except for special circumstances. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130185810/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/30112020-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123153145/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4 " Israel,ISR,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee for the Designation of Restricted Areas approved the Ministry of Health's recommendation to extend Arraba's designation as a restricted area by three additional days, until Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, 17:00. Entry to the restricted areas will be forbidden at all hours of the day, except for some conditions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130185810/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/30112020-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123153145/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4 " Israel,ISR,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Ministerial Coronavirus Committee approved the amendment to the outline of the pilot for reopening the malls as follows: Regarding the maximum permitted capacity in the mall premises, capacity is changed from a ratio of one person per 7 square meters to a ratio of one person per 15 square meters. Regarding the surface area of the stores themselves, it will be determined that in addition to the rule stipulated by the main regulations (according to which, capacity will be at a ratio of one person per 7 square meters and up to 10 people in total) in ""large"" stores whose surface area exceeds 150 square meters, maximum permitted capacity will be at a ratio of one person per 15 square meters (without setting a numerical capping on the number of patrons. Calculation of surface area for matters of maximum permitted capacity in the mall (in the common areas) will not include the surface area of a public and business establishment forbidden from operating inside a mall (such as the surface area of a movie theater inside the mall). Additionally, the Ministerial Coronavirus Committee approved the extension of the temporary order that allows for elections in Tel Mond local authority, in light of scheduled repeat elections on 8.12.2020 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150527/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/30112020-05" Israel,ISR,20201201,C1: School closing,2,0,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee designed the following area as restricted: Neighborhoods 4, 9, 17, 21 and Northern Ziadneh neighborhood in Rahat for 5 days starting tomorrow, 1.12.2020 at 17:00 until Sunday, 6.12.2020 at 17:00. Daburiyya for 5 days starting tomorrow, 1.12.2020 at 17:00 until Sunday, 6.12.2020 at 17:00. Nazareth's designation as restricted area is extended by three additional days, until Friday, 4.12.2020 at 8:00. Kafr Manda's designation as restricted area is extended by five additional days, until Sunday, 6.12.2020 at 17:00. It is forbidden to exit home except for special circumstances. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145250/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/30112020-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144925/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee for the Designation of Restricted Areas approved tonight the Ministry of Health's recommendation to designate the following locations as restricted areas: Neighborhoods 4, 9, 17, 21 and Northern Ziadneh neighborhood in Rahat for 5 days starting tomorrow, 1.12.2020 at 17:00 until Sunday, 6.12.2020 at 17:00. Daburiyya for 5 days starting tomorrow, 1.12.2020 at 17:00 until Sunday, 6.12.2020 at 17:00. Nazareth's designation as restricted area is extended by three additional days, until Friday, 4.12.2020 at 8:00. Kafr Manda's designation as restricted area is extended by five additional days, until Sunday, 6.12.2020 at 17:00. Entry to the restricted areas will be forbidden at all hours of the day, except for some conditions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145250/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/30112020-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144925/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201201,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change in policy." Israel,ISR,20201203,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The Minister of Health approved the following designations for restricted areas: 1. Designating Shefa-Amr as a restricted area for four days, effective tomorrow, 3.12.2020 at 17:00 until Monday 7.12.2020 at 17:00. 2. Extending Yafi and Umm al-Fahm's designation as restricted areas for three additional days, until Sunday, 6.12.2020 at 17:00. 3. Revoking Arraba's designation as a restricted area It is forbidden to exit home except for special circumstances. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145712/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/02122020-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144925/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201203,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Minister of Health approved the following designations for restricted areas: 1. Designating Shefa-Amr as a restricted area for four days, effective tomorrow, 3.12.2020 at 17:00 until Monday 7.12.2020 at 17:00. 2. Extending Yafi and Umm al-Fahm's designation as restricted areas for three additional days, until Sunday, 6.12.2020 at 17:00. 3. Revoking Arraba's designation as a restricted area Entry to the restricted areas is forbidden at all hours of the day, except for some conditions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145712/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/02122020-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144925/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/guides/ramzor-cites-guidelines?chapterIndex=4" Israel,ISR,20201205,C1: School closing,2,0,"The Corona Ministerial Committee has approved that city of Arad to reopen the education system also in 5th to 12th grades. This in light of a repeat examination showing Arad is a yellow city. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214233241/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/05122020-01" Israel,ISR,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee for the Designation of Restricted Areas declared the following: To extend Kafr Manda and Yafi's designation as restricted areas by five more days, until Friday, 11.12.2020 at 17:00. To extend Shefa-Amr's designation as a restricted area by three more days, until Thursday, 10.12.2020 at 17:00. It is forbidden to exit home except for special circumstances. Source: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/06122020-02" Israel,ISR,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee for the Designation of Restricted Areas declared the following: To extend Kafr Manda and Yafi's designation as restricted areas by five more days, until Friday, 11.12.2020 at 17:00. To extend Shefa-Amr's designation as a restricted area by three more days, until Thursday, 10.12.2020 at 17:00. Entry to the restricted areas will be forbidden at all hours of the day, except for some conditions. Source: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/06122020-02" Israel,ISR,20201208,C1: School closing,2,0,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee on Declaring Restricted Areas declared Sakhnin and Kafr Kanna as Restricted Areas for 5 days from 8 December 2020 19:00 until Sunday, 13 December 2020, 19:00. It is forbidden to exit home except for special circumstances. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214234409/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/07122020-01 " Israel,ISR,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee on Declaring Restricted Areas declared Sakhnin and Kafr Kanna as Restricted Areas for 5 days from 8 December 2020 19:00 until Sunday, 13 December 2020, 19:00. Entry to the restricted areas will be forbidden at all hours of the day, except for some conditions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214234409/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/07122020-01 " Israel,ISR,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,E1: Income support,2,1,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Change in policy not found." Israel,ISR,20201209,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The Ministerial Committee on Coping with the Corona Crisis extended transportation regulations by another 28 days until January 7, 2021, as well as extending air travel regulations by 28 days without changes. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214233418/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/09122020-01" Israel,ISR,20201210,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The ministerial committee for declaring areas as restricted declared Kafr Manda and Yafa an-Naseriyye as restricted areas for two more days, until the 13.12.2020 at 19:00. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214235724/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/10122020-06" Israel,ISR,20201210,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The ministerial committee for declaring areas as restricted declared Kafr Manda and Yafa an-Naseriyye as restricted areas for two more days, until the 13.12.2020 at 19:00. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214235724/https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/10122020-06" Italy,ITA,20200123,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Starting from 23 January, date in which the next flight from Wuhan to Rome Fiumicino was foreseen, the Italian Ministry of Health put in place a temperature check through scanners and the requirement to fill out a form that shows the destination and the travel route of the passengers once landed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200731155105/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=salastampa&p=comunicatistampa&id=5372" Italy,ITA,20200124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/archivioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&area=nuovocoronavirus&comunicati.page=7" Italy,ITA,20200126,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Airport checks were increased in the airports of Roma Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa, where flights proceeded as normal. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103220708/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=salastampa&p=comunicatistampa&id=5376" Italy,ITA,20200127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"New medical and health personnel was trained to further increase airport checks in Roma Fiumicino and Milano Malpensa with the introduction of a hotline available 24/7. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103221229/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=salastampa&p=comunicatistampa&id=5382" Italy,ITA,20200128,C8: International travel controls,1,,"In addition to the health checks already introduced, 4 thermic scanners were installed directly at the arrivals in the airport Roma Fiumicino. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103221642/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=salastampa&p=comunicatistampa&id=5385" Italy,ITA,20200130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Italy on Jan. 30 barred all commercial flights to and from China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, the same day two Chinese tourists from hard-hit Wuhan tested positive for the new type of coronavirus in Rome."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200206103419/https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/italy-turkey-screen-arriving-passengers-coronavirus-68774305" Italy,ITA,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Dichiarazione dello stato di emergenza in conseguenza del rischio sanitario connesso all'insorgenza di patologie derivanti da agenti virali trasmissibili."" https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/atto/serie_generale/caricaDettaglioAtto/originario;jsessionid=m-TCzlLUKBrw2D8F4H4Xlg__.ntc-as1-guri2a?atto.dataPubblicazioneGazzetta=2020-02-01&atto.codiceRedazionale=20A00737&elenco30giorni=false" Italy,ITA,20200131,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First two ppl test positive in Italy, both Chinese tourists - were symptomatic and met deemed eligible for testing hence indicating the country had commenced testing symptomatic and eligible patients. https://www.corriere.it/cronache/20_gennaio_30/coronavirus-italia-corona-9d6dc436-4343-11ea-bdc8-faf1f56f19b7.shtml" Italy,ITA,20200131,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Reports about the first 2 tourists to test positive in Rome describe a comprehensive attempt at contact tracing and isolation. ""Health surveillance has already been activated - explain from the Lazio Region -, at the moment people are all asymptomatic and do not cause concern"" - https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.corriere.it/cronache/20_gennaio_31/virus-primi-due-casi-italia-due-cinesi-marito-moglie-italia-dieci-giorni-e365df1c-43b3-11ea-bdc8-faf1f56f19b7.shtml" Italy,ITA,20200201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," " Italy,ITA,20200221,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Istituzione della zona rossa nei seguenti comuni: Codogno, Castiglione d’Adda, Casalpusterlengo, Fombio, Maleo, Somaglia, Bertonico, Terranova dei Passerini, Castelgerundo e San Fiorano in provincia di Lodi; Vò Euganea in provincia di Padova.? Non è consentito l'ingresso nè l'uscita di persone da questi comuni."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.nextquotidiano.it/coronavirus-dove-sono-i-venti-contagiati-in-italia/" Italy,ITA,20200222,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Targeted lockdown in the North starting Feb 22 (https://web.archive.org/web/20200412130630/https://www.garda.com/fr/crisis24/alertes-de-securite/316651/italy-towns-in-lombardy-and-veneto-placed-on-lockdown-february-22-update-5)" Italy,ITA,20200223,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools closed in certain regions. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026171049/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eh99ZIpXYAAr_86?format=jpg&name=small" Italy,ITA,20200223,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200409225704/https://www.la7.it/nonelarena/video/lelenco-dei-comuni-in-quarantena-a-causa-del-coronavirus-23-02-2020-308963" Italy,ITA,20200223,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200409225704/https://www.la7.it/nonelarena/video/lelenco-dei-comuni-in-quarantena-a-causa-del-coronavirus-23-02-2020-308963 Localised quarantine in Lombardy " Italy,ITA,20200223,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200409225704/https://www.la7.it/nonelarena/video/lelenco-dei-comuni-in-quarantena-a-causa-del-coronavirus-23-02-2020-308963 Localised quarantine in Lombardy " Italy,ITA,20200223,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200409225704/https://www.la7.it/nonelarena/video/lelenco-dei-comuni-in-quarantena-a-causa-del-coronavirus-23-02-2020-308963 Localised quarantine in Lombardy " Italy,ITA,20200226,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/ Italy announced on Feb. 26 that it would relax its testing criteria to the point that contacts linked to confirmed cases or recent travelers to outbreak areas would not be tested anymore, unless they show symptoms." Italy,ITA,20200227,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200414022652/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/italy/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4%20Monitoring%20and%20surveillance&Type=Section" Italy,ITA,20200228,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=salastampa&p=comunicatistampa&id=5461" Italy,ITA,20200304,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools are closed. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.governo.it/it/articolo/coronavirus-firmato-il-dpcm-4-marzo-2020/14241" Italy,ITA,20200304,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425174014/http://www.governo.it/it/articolo/coronavirus-firmato-il-dpcm-4-marzo-2020/14241 ""shows, events and shows of any kind.. are cancelled"" ""sports events and competitions of all types and disciplines, held in every place, both public and private, are also suspended""" Italy,ITA,20200304,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/04/italy-orders-closure-of-schools-and-universities-due-to-coronavirus" Italy,ITA,20200305,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026171430/http://www.governo.it/it/articolo/coronavirus-firmato-il-dpcm-4-marzo-2020/14241" Italy,ITA,20200307,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=salastampa&p=comunicatistampa&id=5468" Italy,ITA,20200308,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/08/world/europe/italy-coronavirus-quarantine.html" Italy,ITA,20200309,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced, effective immediately: ""All sports events and outdoor gatherings would now be forbidden. The days of young people gathering at outdoor events and pubs were over."" - https://web.archive.org/web/20200519001006/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/09/world/europe/italy-lockdown-coronavirus.html" Italy,ITA,20200310,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Countrywide lockdown: ""On Monday, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte ordered people to stay home and seek permission for essential travel"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200409225920/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51810673)" Italy,ITA,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Nationwide lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20200409225920/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51810673" Italy,ITA,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Nationwide ban on public events https://web.archive.org/web/20200409225920/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51810673" Italy,ITA,20200310,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Nationwide Lockdown - everyone expected to stay at home except for exceptional trips https://web.archive.org/web/20200409225920/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51810673" Italy,ITA,20200310,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nationwide Lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20200409225920/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51810673" Italy,ITA,20200310,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/archivioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&area=nuovocoronavirus&comunicati.page=1; https://www.iss.it/documents/20126/0/Poster+Raccomandazioni+isolamento+rev+12+marzo+%281%29.pdf/d409de34-8bba-a220-10e8-e7e8a33963c3?t=1584027346339 - public health poster " Italy,ITA,20200311,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2020/03/11/20A01605/sg" Italy,ITA,20200312,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools continue closed. Link: https://archive.vn/MZGPG" Italy,ITA,20200312,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Law passed giving government powers to reduce services to minimum that is essential, but unclear whether/when powers used. http://www.governo.it/it/articolo/coronavirus-conte-firma-il-dpcm-11-marzo-2020/14299 (Translated: ""The President of the Region with the ordinance referred to in article 3, paragraph 2, of the law decree of 23 February 2020 n. 6, can schedule the service provided by local public transport companies, even if not scheduled, aimed at reducing and eliminating services in relation to the health interventions necessary to contain the coronavirus emergency based on actual needs and for the sole purpose to ensure the minimum essential services... The provisions of this decree take effect from March 12, 2020 and are effective until March 25, 2020."")" Italy,ITA,20200312,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/archivioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&area=nuovocoronavirus&comunicati.page=0" Italy,ITA,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/archivioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&area=nuovocoronavirus&comunicati.page=0" Italy,ITA,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy" Italy,ITA,20200317,E1: Income support,1,0,"http://www.mef.gov.it/covid-19/Sostegno-ai-lavoratori-e-garanzia-dei-redditi/" Italy,ITA,20200317,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"http://www.mef.gov.it/covid-19/Sospensione-dei-versamenti-fiscali-e-contributivi/" Italy,ITA,20200317,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/archivioComunicatiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&area=nuovocoronavirus&comunicati.page=0" Italy,ITA,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Some renters, depending on income and employment status can ask for postponement of rental payments. Some tax reductions.https://www.thelocal.it/20200318/coronavirus-the-financial-help-available-in-italy-and-how-to-apply" Italy,ITA,20200320,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is reduced by 75%, but remain operational throughout the country https://web.archive.org/web/20200413215333/https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/la-battaglia-trasporto-pubblico-regione-vuole-chiudere-milano-intende-garantire-lavoratori-ADVcEhE?refresh_ce=1" Italy,ITA,20200320,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Stricter lockdown rules are introduced - exercise outside is forbidden https://web.archive.org/web/20200425193834/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/news/p3_2_1_1_1.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=4283" Italy,ITA,20200321,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is reduced by 75%, but remain operational throughout the country https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/la-battaglia-trasporto-pubblico-regione-vuole-chiudere-milano-intende-garantire-lavoratori-ADVcEhE?refresh_ce=1" Italy,ITA,20200325,C1: School closing,3,1,"Executive Order No. 19, 25 March 2020. Art. 1, prov. p (p. 79). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200326123639/https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/gu/2020/03/25/79/sg/pdf" Italy,ITA,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Executive Order No. 19, 25 March 2020. Art. 1, prov. s, z, ff (p. 79). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200326123639/https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/gu/2020/03/25/79/sg/pdf" Italy,ITA,20200327,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://www.thelocal.it/20200318/coronavirus-the-financial-help-available-in-italy-and-how-to-apply;http://www.governo.it/it/curaitalia" Italy,ITA,20200327,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Some renters, depending on income and employment status can ask for postponement of rental payments. Some tax reductions.https://www.thelocal.it/20200318/coronavirus-the-financial-help-available-in-italy-and-how-to-apply" Italy,ITA,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://twitter.com/MinisteroSalute/status/1245698852201672704/photo/1" Italy,ITA,20200404,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"“People in Lombardy, the region at the epicentre of Italy's coronavirus pandemic, must now cover their face in public as part of the latest regional quarantine measures. A decree signed, on April 4, stated that anyone leaving their own home must wear a face mask or, if they do not have one, cover their nose and mouth with a scarf.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829194625/https://www.thelocal.it/20200428/coronavirus-where-should-you-wear-a-face-mask-in-italy" Italy,ITA,20200405,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"""On April 5, regional President, Enrico Rossi, announced that Tuscany is also making face masks compulsory. More than 10 million masks were being distributed throughout the region for free. The rule will go into effect once each municipality confirms that the masks have been delivered."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829194625/https://www.thelocal.it/20200428/coronavirus-where-should-you-wear-a-face-mask-in-italy http://web.archive.org/web/20200829195530if_/https://www.facebook.com/enricorossipresidente/posts/10156716588791854 (requires log-in)" Italy,ITA,20200407,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is reduced but remains operational throughout the country. The decision will continue until May 3. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412193955/https://www.ivg.it/2020/04/coronavirus-stretta-sui-trasporti-prorogate-fino-al-3-maggio-le-limitazioni-a-treni-e-aerei/" Italy,ITA,20200407,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200412152903/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/" Italy,ITA,20200407,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412202405/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/italy/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section" Italy,ITA,20200407,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200412201728/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/italy/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4%20Monitoring%20and%20surveillance&Type=Section" Italy,ITA,20200410,C1: School closing,3,1,"Executive Order, 10 April 2020. Art. 1, prov. k (p. 97). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200421223441/https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/gu/2020/04/11/97/sg/pdf" Italy,ITA,20200410,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Executive Order, 10 April 2020. Art. 1 & 2 (p. 97-98). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200421223441/https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/gu/2020/04/11/97/sg/pdf" Italy,ITA,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown measures are relaxed slightly https://web.archive.org/web/20200425194151/https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2020/04/10/news/coronavirus_giuseppe_conte_riaperture-253677426/?ref=RHPPTP-BH-I253671889-C12-P2-S2.4-T1&refresh_ce=" Italy,ITA,20200412,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Transportation is limited to emergencies & freight transportation. The decision will continue until May 3. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412193955/https://www.ivg.it/2020/04/coronavirus-stretta-sui-trasporti-prorogate-fino-al-3-maggio-le-limitazioni-a-treni-e-aerei/" Italy,ITA,20200413,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"""And as of April 13 face masks are also mandatory in Veneto, along with gloves or hand sanitizer."" Source:" Italy,ITA,20200423,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412202405/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/italy/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section" Italy,ITA,20200423,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412201728/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/italy/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4%20Monitoring%20and%20surveillance&Type=Section *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200505200209/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy-technology/italy-tests-contact-tracing-app-to-speed-lockdown-exit-idUSKBN21Z0VJ" Italy,ITA,20200428,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"“In Friuli Venezia Giulia and Valle d'Aosta, it is mandatory for both staff and customers to wear face masks (or cover nose and mouth with a scarf) in supermarkets and other shops.” “The province of Alto Adige (South Tyrol) has urged people to cover their face anytime they come into contact with others, calling it a ""civic duty"". All shop staff must wear masks (..)” The mask wearing requirements in Lombardy are still in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829194625/https://www.thelocal.it/20200428/coronavirus-where-should-you-wear-a-face-mask-in-italy" Italy,ITA,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All cancelled until May 17. Source: https://www.teamworld.it/concerti-festival/coronavirus-italia-concerti-instore-eventi-musicali/" Italy,ITA,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Both public and private gatherings are banned until May 17. Source: https://www.teamworld.it/concerti-festival/coronavirus-italia-concerti-instore-eventi-musicali/" Italy,ITA,20200501,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Updated Website and 24-hours available hotline. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412152903/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/ " Italy,ITA,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools continue closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509080513/https://www.agi.it/cronaca/news/2020-05-09/riaperture-scuole-italia-europa-coronavirus-8557423/" Italy,ITA,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Phase 2 of Italy's plan to ease restrictions began Monday (May 4), with more than 4 million people expected to return to work, some public transport services restored, and many businesses set to reopen, Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced on Facebook. 'Like never before, the future of the country will be in our hands.' Although industries such as textiles and manufacturing are restarting, many non-essential stores remain closed. While bars and restaurants were allowed to reopen from Monday, they can only offer takeaway."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510082707/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/04/europe/europe-coronavirus-reopening-lockdown-intl/index.html" Italy,ITA,20200504,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Trains, buses and airports are now opened but under strict sanitary measures. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511150616/https://www.corrieremarittimo.it/logistic-transport/oggi-litalia-prova-a-ripartire-mezzi-pubblici-le-nuove-regole/" Italy,ITA,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""A new government decree comes into force from May 4th, replacing the strict lockdown rules that had been in place nationwide for more than seven weeks. While it gives back some liberties, including going to the park and exercising outdoors, freedom of movement remains limited – especially over longer distances."" Source: https://www.thelocal.it/20200504/phase-two-what-changes-in-italy-from-may-4th" Italy,ITA,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""From May 4th you are allowed to return to your permanent place of residence in Italy, even if it means going from one region to another. But once you get home you're expected to stay there: you can't go back and forth between two addresses. And if you're travelling to the south of Italy, some regions have imposed a mandatory quarantine for anyone returning from the north."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506091154/https://www.thelocal.it/20200504/phase-two-what-changes-in-italy-from-may-4th" Italy,ITA,20200504,C8: International travel controls,2,,"* Italy has begun relaxing some of its strict lockdown rules, but most restrictions on travel -both international and domestic- remain in place. The new decree authorized travel for ""proven work needs, situations of need, or health reasons."" It's also permitted travel across different towns within the same region. * The country has not technically banned foreign visitors from coming and most Italian airports are now opened. * Anyone returning to Italy from overseas is obliged to spend two weeks in self-isolation. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506091154/https://www.thelocal.it/20200504/phase-two-what-changes-in-italy-from-may-4th *** https://www.thelocal.it/20200505/what-are-the-rules-on-travel-around-italy-during-lockdown-phase-two" Italy,ITA,20200504,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"""As of May 4th 2020, in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus, it is mandatory throughout the country to use respiratory protection in closed spaces that are accessible to the public, including means of transport, and in any case on all occasions when the maintenance of a safe distance cannot be guaranteed. (…) In some regions, the mandatory use of masks has been extended to other contexts.” The strict mask wearing requirements in Lombardy are still in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829192519/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230" Italy,ITA,20200516,C1: School closing,3,1,"Goverment announced closure to the end of the academic year. Classes continue through distance learning. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523084952/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy-education/italian-schools-to-reopen-in-september-education-minister-idUSKBN22P1PK" Italy,ITA,20200516,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Manufacturers, construction companies and some wholesalers are allowed to re-open as per the 4th of May. Other sectors, e.g. bars, restaurants, hairdressers etc remain closed. Sources: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52687448 https://web.archive.org/web/20200524074952/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy-conte/italy-to-start-lifting-coronavirus-lockdown-from-may-4-conte-idUSKCN2280QR" Italy,ITA,20200516,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"- Public events, concerts, instore and shows closed till June 14 2020, as per an announcement made by the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. Sources:https://web.archive.org/web/20200523084050/https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/05/concerts-to-return-to-italy-in-june/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200523084436/https://www.teamworld.it/concerti-festival/coronavirus-italia-concerti-instore-eventi-musicali/ " Italy,ITA,20200516,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport open country-wide but operating under strict sanitary guidelines. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523090244/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioNotizieNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=4631 https://web.archive.org/web/20200523090446/http://www.italia.it/en/useful-info/covid-19-information-and-updates-for-tourists.html" Italy,ITA,20200516,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Italian government has provided tax and employment-related relief through the ""Cura Italia"" decree (17th March 2020) and the ""Liquidity'"" decree, which intend to assist business by providing loan guarantees, government assumption of non-market risks and certain targeted tax relief (8th March 2020). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523101110/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/italy-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Italy,ITA,20200516,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523115257/http://www.salute.gov.it/nuovocoronavirus" Italy,ITA,20200516,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing remains available to symptomatic inviduals nation-wide. Some regions started testing with ELISA/CLIA serological tests to detect antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, including Lombardy, Toscany and Lazio. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523115558/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/italy/countrypage.aspx" Italy,ITA,20200516,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing app to be released by end of May 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523115903/https://www.forbes.com/sites/federicoguerrini/2020/05/19/after-weeks-of-debate-italys-covid-19-contact-tracing-app-almost-ready-to-debut/#4f26ad2d1c5e" Italy,ITA,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From May 18, a nation-wide gradual reopening of some more workplaces has been allowed (following the first easing of the lockdown on the 4th of May), including accomodation facilities (e.g. hotel), museums and culture places, bars, cafes, restaurants, shops and hairdressers. Wellness centres, spas, gyms and sports centres, including swimming pools remain closed. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523090446/http://www.italia.it/en/useful-info/covid-19-information-and-updates-for-tourists.html ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200520133335/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/05/18/bars-restaurants-shops-reopen-italy-lockdown-measures-eased/ However, some regions have decided to anticipate or postpone the opening of different activities, taking into account their compatibility with the development of the contagion." Italy,ITA,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The goverment decree of the 17th May 2020 does not set any formal limits on how many friends/people one can see, however the goverment urgers everyone to avoid large gatherings, observ social distanting and wear masks indoors. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523093136/https://www.thelocal.it/20200518/what-changes-in-italy-from-may-18th" Italy,ITA,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Autocertificazione""i.e. self certification justifying the reason behind being outside no longer needed for movements within the region. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523093136/https://www.thelocal.it/20200518/what-changes-in-italy-from-may-18th " Italy,ITA,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Travelling within the Italian regions is allowed. Travelling outside the region you are in is allowed for only proven work needs, emergency situations or health reasons. From the 3rd of June travel between different regions will be allowed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523090446/http://www.italia.it/en/useful-info/covid-19-information-and-updates-for-tourists.html" Italy,ITA,20200518,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Till 2nd of June 2020 travel abroad (to and from foreign states) is forbidden, except for proven work needs, emergency situations or health reasons. In these cases a quarantine period of 14 days applies. Travelling from and to the Vatican City or the Republic of San Marino to the adjacent regions is allowed. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523090446/http://www.italia.it/en/useful-info/covid-19-information-and-updates-for-tourists.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200523092158/http://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/approfondimenti-insights/saluteinviaggio " Italy,ITA,20200519,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Italian Government with Law Decree 19 May 2020 no. 34 (""Decreto Rilancio""), effective as from 19 May 2020, enacted certain measures including: - domestic workers: monthly payment of 500 euros ($544) - self-employed, freelancers and seasonal-workers: to receive a 600-1000 bonus ($653-1089) - unemployed: 400-800 euros ($435-871) for three months (may, june, july) - lay-offs extended for 9 months Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523103223/https://www.leggioggi.it/2020/05/20/nuovo-decreto-rilancio-maggio-bonus-aiuti-novita-famiglie-lavoratori-imprese/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200523103507/https://www.thelocal.it/20200514/what-you-need-to-know-about-italy-relaunch-decree" Italy,ITA,20200520,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The ""relaunch decree"" effective from the 20th of May introduces several measures to help workers and the economy. Key debt/contract relief measures include: - Tax breaks for business: vast majority of businesses to be exempt from IRAP tax for the year and smaller companies benefiting from discounted utility bills and tax credits to help pay rent. - Funds to support small and medium enterprises - Incentives to those investing in companies impacted by the crisis - Scrapping of the first IMU instalment for hotels and guest-houses Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200524081549/https://www.lavoripubblici.it/news/2020/05/CRONACA/23745/Decreto-Rilancio-2020-Ecco-il-testo-del-decreto-legge-pubblicato-sulla-Gazzetta-ufficiale https://web.archive.org/web/20200524081749/https://www.thelocal.it/20200514/what-you-need-to-know-about-italy-relaunch-decree" Italy,ITA,20200522,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The goverment decree of the 17th May 2020 does not set any formal limits on how many friends/people one can see, however the government urgers everyone to avoid large gatherings, observe social distancing and wear masks indoors. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523093136/https://www.thelocal.it/20200518/what-changes-in-italy-from-may-18th" Italy,ITA,20200525,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Gyms and swimming pools reopened in most regions on 25 May, with strict social distancing rules, but not in Lombardy, the northern region at the epicentre of Italy's crisis"" Nightclubs, theatres and cinemas remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622214234/https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52575313 " Italy,ITA,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools to remain closed until September 1st. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622212847/https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52575313" Italy,ITA,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government of Italy has announced that Public events will begin again on the 15th of june. This will include shows and concerts of upto 1000 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200523084050/https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/05/concerts-to-return-to-italy-in-june/" Italy,ITA,20200602,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There are no measures to close public transport during COVID-19. however, there are measures for social distancing and hygiene for public transport use https://web.archive.org/web/20200523090244/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioNotizieNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=4631" Italy,ITA,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Although some restrictions are being lifted, the governments reccommends staying at home as social distancing measures are still required to reduce cases. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/italy-may-not-lift-travel-restrictions-if-social-gatherings-continue/" Italy,ITA,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"All travel between Italian regions is allowed. The ban was lifted as of the 2nd of June. People can now travel between Italian regions without curfew or restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20200523090446/http://www.italia.it/en/useful-info/covid-19-information-and-updates-for-tourists.html" Italy,ITA,20200602,C8: International travel controls,3,,"International travel is banned until the 3rd of June for citizens and non-citizens https://web.archive.org/web/20200523090446/http://www.italia.it/en/useful-info/covid-19-information-and-updates-for-tourists.html" Italy,ITA,20200602,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Italian government announced measures to preserve jobs and support income of laid-off workers and self-employed https://web.archive.org/web/20200611215602/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Italy,ITA,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government of Italy announced relief measures for small and medium enterprises, corporations and households. This is in the form of grants, tax defferals and other liquidity measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200611215602/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Italy,ITA,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"THere is a targeted public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200611215602/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Italy,ITA,20200602,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing is being offered to symptomatic individuals https://web.archive.org/web/20200523115558/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/italy/countrypage.aspx" Italy,ITA,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing being practiced. This has been supplemented by surveillance serology testing in some regions. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/over-half-of-people-tested-in-italys-bergamo-have-covid-19-antibodies.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200523115558/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/italy/countrypage.aspx" Italy,ITA,20200603,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Italy opened all borders to european travellers as of the 3rd of June. It is reported that travellers can enter Italy without quarantine or temperature checks for screening. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/italy-just-reopened-its-borders-to-european-travel https://web.archive.org/web/20200523090446/http://www.italia.it/en/useful-info/covid-19-information-and-updates-for-tourists.html" Italy,ITA,20200611,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200707145852/https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Italy On June 11, 2020, the Italian government issued a follow-up decree extending travel provisions that went into effect on June 3, 2020. Under these provisions, persons traveling to Italy from member states of the European Union, states party to the Schengen Agreement (the non-EU states party to the Schengen Agreement are: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), the United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican City State will no longer be required to self-isolate under the supervision of health authorities for 14 days unless they have stayed in other countries during the 14-day period prior to entering Italy. For those traveling from a country not listed above, including the United States, travel to Italy will be allowed only for proven work, urgent health needs, or to return to your place of residence." Italy,ITA,20200612,E1: Income support,1,1,"""employers who have benefited from the ordinary, extraordinary or derogating salary supplement treatment, for the entire period previously granted, up to a maximum duration of fourteen weeks, may benefit from additional four weeks also for periods starting before 1 September 2020. The maximum duration of eighteen weeks remains unchanged, considering the recognized treatments cumulatively."" See the archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717141731/http://www.governo.it/node/14766" Italy,ITA,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Theatres and cinemas reopened on 15 June, but there is a strict limit of 200 people allowed inside venues Nightclubs will be allowed to open their doors on 14 "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622214234/https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52575313" Italy,ITA,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Theatres and cinemas reopened on 15 June, but there is a strict limit of 200 people allowed inside venues"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622212847/https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52575313" Italy,ITA,20200704,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"In the Italian region of Lombardy, it is still illegal for people to walk outside without a mask. The rules in the rest of the country remain unaltered. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829201429/https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2020-07-04/Face-masks-what-are-the-rules-in-EU-countries--RO3rL2cGek/index.html" Italy,ITA,20200709,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On July 9, the Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza announced that Italy was closed to people travelling from Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bosnia, Chile, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Moldova, Oman, Panama, Peru and the Dominican Republic. The ban applies to everyone who has spent any time in any of those countries within the past 14 days, regardless of nationality or residency. See the archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717140152/https://www.thelocal.it/20200709/italy-bars-entry-to-13-high-risk-countries" Italy,ITA,20200715,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Announced by Italy's health minister Roberto Speranza, on 14 July and to take effect from 15 July, is the continued prohibition of public gatherings of people, until 31 July. http://web.archive.org/web/20200726233133/https://www.wantedinrome.com/news/italy-extends-covid-19-restrictions-until-31-july.html" Italy,ITA,20200717,C8: International travel controls,3,,"People travelling from the following countries are allowed to enter Italy: -EU countries -Countries part of the Schengen agreement -United Kingdom, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City Anyone who stayed in a country other than the above mentioned 14 days prior to their entry to Italy, will have to isolate for 14 days. -The ban on 13 countries remains - Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Moldova, Oman, Panama, Peru and Dominican Republic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200726235038/http://www.italia.it/en/useful-info/tourism-restarts-in-italy.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200726235122/https://www.wantedinrome.com/news/italy-bans-entry-from-13-countries-over-covid-19-fears.html " Italy,ITA,20200722,E1: Income support,1,1,"On July 22, the government agreed on a €25 billion (1.6 percent of GDP) that extends income support for families. This new package has been submitted to Parliament for approval. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727000445/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Italy,ITA,20200727,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are planned to reopen on 14th Sept. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026172204/https://www.orizzontescuola.it/riapertura-scuola-a-settembre-dai-test-sierologici-alla-misurazione-della-temperatura-bozza-protocollo-sicurezza/" Italy,ITA,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Businesses seem to have largely reopened including bars and entertainment venues. It is still recommended to work from home if possible. Unable to find any specific industries that are required to close. ""There is a broad reopening of commercial establishments such as shopping centres and restaurants."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200807040159/https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/italy ""Restaurants, pubs, bars, shops, hairdressers, salons and beaches have been given permission to open, as have libraries. All must have measures in place to enforce social distancing museums and archeological sites have been given permission to open. Entry must be prebooked online"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200807040423/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/coronavirus" Italy,ITA,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""It also strictly limits to 200 the number of people who may visit cinemas or museums at any given time, regardless of venue size.""" Italy,ITA,20200727,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No current instruction to remain home. Exercise and recreation is permitted in public parks and spaces. Social distancing rules apply and masks are required in some regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807040423/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/coronavirus" Italy,ITA,20200727,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quarantine applies to arrivals from (or those who have travelled through in the last 14 days) a country which still has self-isolation requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807040423/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/coronavirus" Italy,ITA,20200808,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban exists for the following countries: Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Moldova, Oman, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820141306/https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html" Italy,ITA,20200808,E1: Income support,1,1,"Following the Parliament’s approval for a further €25 billion (1.6 percent of GDP) deficit deviation, on August 8, the government adopted a new third support package. Labor and social measures (€12 billion) include, among other things, additional income support for families and some workers, an extension of the short-time work program, and a suspension of social security contribution for new hires. Other key measures are extensions of the moratorium on SMEs’ debt repayment and the time to pay back tax obligations. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200924201030/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Italy,ITA,20200817,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On August 16, the Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza, announced that clubs and disco were required to close. The new rules started on Monday, August 17 and will be in place until early September. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829115620/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy-nightclubs/italy-closes-nightclubs-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-among-young-idUSKCN25C0R1 https://twitter.com/robersperanza/status/1295048037413400576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw (post from the Italian Health Minister, in Italian)" Italy,ITA,20200817,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On Sunday, August 16, Health Minister Roberto Speranza announced the closure of nightclubs, discos, and other late night venues from Monday, August 17, through September 7. https://web.archive.org/web/20200911034942/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/369811/italy-authorities-close-nightclubs-august-17-update-40" Italy,ITA,20200817,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"On August 16, the government announced that it would also be compulsory to wear a mask outdoors, in areas close to bars and pubs- where gatherings are more likely-during the night-time., starting August 17. This rule will run until early September. Using masks remains mandatory in enclosed public spaces and (in some regions) in all public and in some outdoor places. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829115620/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy-nightclubs/italy-closes-nightclubs-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-among-young-idUSKCN25C0R1 https://twitter.com/robersperanza/status/1295048037413400576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw (tweet from the Italian Health Minister, in Italian) http://web.archive.org/web/20200829193508/https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1318883/italy-holidays-foreign-office-face-mask-rule-fines-travel-latest" Italy,ITA,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"14th September 2020 onward schools will reopen in Italy, after a nationwide closure of six months due to the covid-19 pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200911033100/https://www.wantedinrome.com/news/covid-19-italys-schools-reopen-with-new-rules.html" Italy,ITA,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The rule introduced on August 15th has been extended under the new decree till October 7th 2020. The new decree keeps Italy's existing rules on face masks in place: everyone must wear them in enclosed public spaces such as shops, restaurants or public transport. They must also be worn in outdoor areas between 6pm-6am. Masks must be worn ""in the spaces pertaining to places and premises open to the public as well as in public spaces (squares, open spaces, streets, promenades) where due to the physical characteristics it is easier for gatherings to form, including those of a spontaneous and occasional nature."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200911042515/https://www.thelocal.it/20200907/covid-19-italy-extends-rules-until-september-30th-with-new-emergency-decree" Italy,ITA,20200907,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 7th September 2020, The travel rules are relaxed for unmarried couples, as part of the latest Italian emergency decree signed by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. It is now possible for people in Italy to be reunited with their partners living outside of Europe. Those travelling to Italy for this reason must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine period upon arrival, and will need to complete a self-certification form (which has not yet been released). https://web.archive.org/web/20200911041028/https://www.thelocal.it/20200907/travel-italy-approves-travel-ban-exemption-for-separated-international-couples" Italy,ITA,20200912,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Stadiums and clubs remain closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200923225105/https://www.corriere.it/cronache/20_settembre_14/stadi-discotechechiusi-almeno-mesetreni-ad-alta-velocitacapienza-l-80percento-2c2cecde-f5f9-11ea-9237-257205f52e6d.shtml" Italy,ITA,20200912,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Football matches remain suspended. Concerts and sports events have limitations on the number of people allowed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200923225325/https://www.tpi.it/cronaca/coronavirus-quarantena-ridotta-stadi-discoteche-nuove-regole-governo-20200914664105/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200923225506/http://www.governo.it/sites/new.governo.it/files/DPCM_20200807_txt.pdf" Italy,ITA,20200912,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No more than 200 are allowed in indoor concerts and indoor sports facilities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200923225506/http://www.governo.it/sites/new.governo.it/files/DPCM_20200807_txt.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200923230025/http://www.governo.it/sites/new.governo.it/files/Dpcm_20200907_txt.pdf" Italy,ITA,20200912,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Since the beginning of the mitigation phase (26 February), Italian national guidelines on testing followed WHO and ECDC guidelines stating that patients with symptoms could be tested if (i) they had contacts with a confirmed case; (ii) they came from areas where local transmission was ongoing; (iii) they were hospitalized.Since the beginning of the mitigation phase (26 February), Italian national guidelines on testing followed WHO and ECDC guidelines stating that patients with symptoms could be tested if (i) they had contacts with a confirmed case; (ii) they came from areas where local transmission was ongoing; (iii) they were hospitalized. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200923221810/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/italy/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5+Testing&Type=Section" Italy,ITA,20200912,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is ongoing Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200923222105/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5367&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto" Italy,ITA,20200912,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Previous data (4G) might be wrong. It should be changed to either 3G or 4T. 12 Sept - For the purpose of containing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, it is mandatory throughout the territory to use respiratory protection in indoor places accessible to the public, including means of transport and in any case on all occasions in which it is not possible to guarantee continuously maintaining the safety distance. However, local administration authorities depending are taking more severe measures that involve mandatory masks in all public places. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200923223214/https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/atto/serie_generale/caricaArticolo?art.versione=1&art.idGruppo=0&art.flagTipoArticolo=1&art.codiceRedazionale=20A04814&art.idArticolo=1&art.idSottoArticolo=1&art.idSottoArticolo1=10&art.dataPubblicazioneGazzetta=2020-09-07&art.progressivo=0 https://web.archive.org/web/20200923223230/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/italy/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.2+Physical+distancing&Type=Section https://web.archive.org/web/20200923223647/https://www.corriere.it/cronache/20_settembre_23/covid-genova-obbligo-mascherina-tutto-giorno-centro-storico-a657791c-fdcd-11ea-a13a-1a7326323030.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20200923223700/https://it.sputniknews.com/italia/202009199550821-covid-formia-nuova-ordinanza-su-obbligo-mascherine-anche-allesterno/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200923223723/https://www.ilmessaggero.it/italia/covid_polignano_focolai_allerta_mascherine_ordinanza_sindaco-5460003.htmlIn certain regions, the use of masks is mandatory when leaving home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005201945/http://www.regione.campania.it/regione/it/news/primo-piano/covid-19-obbligatorio-indossare-la-mascherina-all-aperto?page=1 5 Oct - the use of masks outside home is mandatory in certain regions. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201005201945/http://www.regione.campania.it/regione/it/news/primo-piano/covid-19-obbligatorio-indossare-la-mascherina-all-aperto?page=1" Italy,ITA,20200914,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools have been allowed to reopen. In case of positive cases inside the schools, the local health authority (ASL) will then make a decision on what needs to be closed - whether this is just one class or the entire school. Sanitary and social distancing measures are in place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200923224313/https://gulfnews.com/photos/news/photos-millions-return-to-school-in-italy-after-covid-19-closure-1.1600089984838 https://web.archive.org/web/20200923224456/https://www.thelocal.it/20200914/what-happens-if-there-is-a-covid-19-outbreak-in-italian-schools https://web.archive.org/web/20200923224523/http://www.governo.it/it/articolo/avvio-anno-scolastico-nota-della-presidenza-del-consiglio/15186 https://web.archive.org/web/20201026172717/https://www.quotidiano.net/cronaca/inizio-scuola-oggi-1.5508322" Italy,ITA,20201006,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy found. On 13 October 2020, the President of the Council, Giuseppe Conte, and the Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, signed the new DPCM containing urgent measures to contain the contagion from new coronavirus throughout the country, including the suspension of educational trips, exchange or twinning initiatives, guided tours and educational outings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013210123/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioNotizieNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=5119" Italy,ITA,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Activities that take place in dance halls and clubs and assimilated clubs, outdoors or indoors, remain suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013210123/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioNotizieNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=5119" Italy,ITA,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Amateur competitions and all activities related to contact sports are prohibited. There are limitations on the number of spectators allowed for sporting events and shows open to the public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013210123/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioNotizieNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=5119" Italy,ITA,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The new Decree signed 13 October 2020 strongly recommends avoiding parties and avoiding meetings between more than *6* non-cohabiting persons in private homes. Parties following civil or religious ceremonies can be held with the maximum participation of *30* people in accordance with the protocols and guidelines. Access to places of worship is permitted so long as social distance protocols can be followed (1 meter). Indoor sporting events are still limited to 200 spectators as previously noted; however, this indicator is meant to code private gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013210123/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioNotizieNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=5119" Italy,ITA,20201006,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation including airlines, trains, and buses continue to operate, but with reduced frequency. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215656/https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Italy,ITA,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy found. No curfew in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215656/https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Italy,ITA,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy found. There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215656/https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Italy,ITA,20201006,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy found. There is still a ban on entry to Italy from certain countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013221412/https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html All travelers arriving in Italy from abroad must self-isolate for 14 days unless they are traveling from an exempted country or for a purpose that falls under current exceptions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215656/https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Italy,ITA,20201006,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy found." Italy,ITA,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Key measures adopted in the government’s Cura Italia’ and the Liquidity Decree emergency packages include: a moratorium on loan repayments for some households and SMEs, including on mortgages and overdrafts; state guarantees on loans to all businesses; incentives for financial and non-financial companies in the form of Deferred Tax Activities; state guarantee to the state development bank—Cassa Depositi e Prestiti—to support lending and liquidity to banks to enable them to finance medium- and large-sized companies; con-insurance scheme for exporters. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014135702/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Italy,ITA,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy found. Ministry of Health - New Coronavirus website: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014141810/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/homeNuovoCoronavirus.jsp Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation - Crisis Unit website: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014141349/http://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/home" Italy,ITA,20201006,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy found. COVID-19 testing procedures in Italy vary by region, and individuals should consult regional health authorities for further guidance. Generally, the first step is a blood test (serological test) to identify the presence of antibodies that are found in the blood following contact with the virus. To carry out this test, it is necessary to go to an authorized public or private laboratory with a prescription from a physician. This test costs approximately 15 Euro and is paid for by the individual being tested. In the event of a positive response to the blood test, a nasal swab test (oropharyngeal test) should be promptly carried out to determine if the infection is active or if there is risk of transmitted it to others. The nasal swab test is coordinated by the Italian National Health System (SSN) at no charge to the person tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013215656/https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Italy,ITA,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contract tracing app does not qualify this indicator to be coded as ""comprehensive"" as participation in downloading the app is voluntary and many citizens are apprehensive to participate over privacy concerns. Immuni app website: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014150022/https://www.immuni.italia.it/ Article on app launch from 01 June 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014150250/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-italy-app-idUSKBN2383EW " Italy,ITA,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The new Decree, signed 13 October 2020, states that it is mandatory, throughout the country, to carry the airway protection devices with them and to wear them in places other than private homes and in all outdoor places except in cases where, for the characteristics of the places or for the circumstances of fact, be guaranteed continuously the condition of isolation with respect to non-cohabiting people, and in any case with salvation of the protocols and anti-contagion guidelines provided for economic, productive, administrative and social activities, as well as guidelines for the consumption of food and drink. Excluded from the above obligations: individuals who are doing sports children under the age of six, individuals with pathologies or disabilities incompatible with the use of the mask, as well as for those who, in order to interact with them, pour into the same incompatibility. Community masks can be used. The Decree strongly recommends the use of airway protection devices even within private homes in the presence of non-cohabiting persons. The use of masks is in addition to other protective measures aimed at reducing contagion, including social distance and hand washing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013210123/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioNotizieNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=5119" Italy,ITA,20201014,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"masks are required inside as well as outside of the workplace. General guidance posted here https://web.archive.org/web/20201022173025/https://www.inail.it/cs/internet/comunicazione/pubblicazioni/catalogo-generale/pubbl-rimodulazione-contenimento-covid19-sicurezza-lavoro.html" Italy,ITA,20201014,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change with respect to previous period" Italy,ITA,20201014,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"no change with respect to previous period" Italy,ITA,20201014,C5: Close public transport,0,,"public transport functions at usual frequency but with reduced capacity (80% of maximum occupancy) see https://web.archive.org/web/20201022181042/https://www.mit.gov.it/comunicazione/news/tpl/tpl-terminata-riunione-de-micheli-regioni-comuni-province-scuola" Italy,ITA,20201014,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy found. There is still a ban on entry to Italy from certain countries which has been updated on 13th of October https://web.archive.org/web/20201022195208/https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html. " Italy,ITA,20201014,E1: Income support,1,1,"no change" Italy,ITA,20201014,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change" Italy,ITA,20201014,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change" Italy,ITA,20201014,H2: Testing policy,2,,"symptomatic or contact tracing require testing" Italy,ITA,20201014,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"no change" Italy,ITA,20201014,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"masks need to be worn at all times, both inside and outside https://web.archive.org/web/20201022201451/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/news/p3_2_1_1_1.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=5105" Italy,ITA,20201016,C1: School closing,1,1,"Updated with new coding guidance for C1 starting Oct 16th. All schools are currently open with distancing measures in place, temperature scanning on entrance, in some cases removal of personal items upon entrance, facial masks required when not seated. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902190038/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioNotizieNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=5036" Italy,ITA,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"further event types are cancelled or made audience-free https://web.archive.org/web/20201022154530/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/news/p3_2_1_1_1.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=5127" Italy,ITA,20201018,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"contact tracing is now enforced and the local government healthcare provider needs to request the contact tracing code (generated from Immuni app) https://web.archive.org/web/20201022154530/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/news/p3_2_1_1_1.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=5127" Italy,ITA,20201023,C1: School closing,2,0,"Teaching and educational activities for the first cycle of education and for the educational services for children continues to take place in presence. Per le istituzioni scolastiche secondarie di secondo grado viene incrementato il ricorso alla didattica digitale integrata for a percentage equal to at least 75% of the activities, organising the entry and exit times of pupils, through the possible use of afternoon shifts and possibly postponing entry into schools to 9.00 a.m. Field trips, exchange programs, guided tours and educational outings are suspended. On the other hand, activities related to cross skills, orientation and internship activities are allowed whenever it is possible to ensure compliance with the current health and safety regulations. According to the evolution of the epidemiological framework, universities will have to set up plans to organise in-presence and distance learning, according to the different educational needs. For secondary schools, the use of integrated digital learning will be increased by 75%. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028122734/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230 Red zones require schools to close for a month https://web.archive.org/web/20201105051358/https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2020-03-10/Italy-s-COVID-19-red-zones-What-are-the-restrictions--OJ9k8w5Klq/index.html" Italy,ITA,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"All public spaces such as museums, leisure centers, nightclubs and schools were ordered to close over fears of the contagion spreading. Weddings and funerals are suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105051358/https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2020-03-10/Italy-s-COVID-19-red-zones-What-are-the-restrictions--OJ9k8w5Klq/index.html" Italy,ITA,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Celebrations in indoor and outdoor spaces are forbidden, including those connected to civil and religious ceremonies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028122734/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230" Italy,ITA,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"eating and drinking at the table is allowed for a maximum of 4 people per table, unless they all live together. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028122734/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230" Italy,ITA,20201023,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"It is strongly recommended to refrain from travelling by public or private means of transport, with the exception of work, study and health related reasons, any urgent matters, or when carrying out activities or using services that are still available. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028122734/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230" Italy,ITA,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The decree has urged people in those provinces – a quarter of Italy's 60 million population – to stay indoors as much as possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105051358/https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2020-03-10/Italy-s-COVID-19-red-zones-What-are-the-restrictions--OJ9k8w5Klq/index.html" Italy,ITA,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Strict travel restrictions are in place, with the need to provide valid explanations to law-enforcement officers if a person is out and about. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105051358/https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2020-03-10/Italy-s-COVID-19-red-zones-What-are-the-restrictions--OJ9k8w5Klq/index.html" Italy,ITA,20201023,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All entry to Italy requires Quarantine https://web.archive.org/web/20201109092128/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto " Italy,ITA,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Details of contact tracing app are here https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioNotizieNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=4849" Italy,ITA,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It is mandatory to carry a face mask with you at all times. These must be worn, not only in closed spaces accessible to the public, as in the past, but also in indoor spaces in general, other than private homes, and also in all outdoor spaces. Exceptions are made in cases where, due to the characteristics of the place or the actual circumstances, the condition of isolation from non-residents is continuously guaranteed. Children under six years of age, people with pathologies or disabilities incompatible with the use of a face mask and those who interact with the latter, are excluded from the obligation to wear a face mask. Furthermore, the use of a face will not be mandatory during any sports activity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028122734mp_/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230#6" Italy,ITA,20201106,C1: School closing,2,1,"The new ministerial decree - Dpcm signed on November 3 by the Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, which went into effect on November 6, states that with the exception of in-person kindergartens, primary school and child education services referred to in Article 2 of the Legislative Decree of 13 April 2017, No. 65, first-level secondary school academic and learning activities are to be carried out exclusively via distance learning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124201807/https://www.esteri.it/mae/resource/doc/2020/11/decree_3_nov_2020_plusannexes_23_24en-gb_1.pdf" Italy,ITA,20201106,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The new ministerial decree - Dpcm signed on November 3 by the Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, which went into effect on November 6, states that for areas characterized by maximum severity and a high-risk level (Red) retail business activities shall be suspended, except for the sale of foodstuffs and basic necessities and the activities of catering services (including bars, pubs, restaurants, ice cream shops, and pastry shops) are suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124201807/https://www.esteri.it/mae/resource/doc/2020/11/decree_3_nov_2020_plusannexes_23_24en-gb_1.pdf" Italy,ITA,20201106,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The new ministerial decree - Dpcm signed on November 3 by the Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, which went into effect on November 6, states that there are curfews in place for all categories of risk areas (Yellow, Orange, and Red); therefore, updating this indicator to reflect a general status. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124205413/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230 " Italy,ITA,20201106,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Non-essential travel (i.e., tourism) to Italy from most non-EU countries (including the United States) is prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124221329/https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ The new ministerial decree - Dpcm signed on November 3 by the Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, which went into effect on November 6, states that movements to and from States and territories referred to in List E (Annex 20) are prohibited. Entrance into Italy by persons who have transited through or stayed in states or territories in List E during the last 14 days are also prohibited. Movements towards the states or territories in List F (Annex 20) are also not allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124201807/https://www.esteri.it/mae/resource/doc/2020/11/decree_3_nov_2020_plusannexes_23_24en-gb_1.pdf" Italy,ITA,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy. Gatherings of people in public places or places open to the public is still forbidden. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124205413/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230" Italy,ITA,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy." Italy,ITA,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Updating indicator because the previously-cited policy is stated under general recommendations to all Italian citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124214616/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230" Italy,ITA,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in policy. The new ministerial decree - Dpcm signed on November 3 by the Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, which went into effect on November 6, states that for areas characterized by maximum severity and a high-risk level (Red), it is always forbidden to travel from one region to another and from one municipality to another, even within one's own municipality, except for reasons of work, urgent matters, and health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124205413/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioFaqNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=230" Italy,ITA,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"On October 27, the government adopted a €5.4 billion (0.3 percent of GDP) package that seeks to provide quick relief to the sectors affected by the latest round of COVID containment actions. Measures include grants to 460 thousand SMEs and the self-employed, and further income support for familes. The government has also extended social contribution exemptions for affected businesses. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125142617/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Italy,ITA,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On October 27, the government adopted a €5.4 billion (0.3 percent of GDP) package that seeks to provide quick relief to the sectors affected by the latest round of COVID containment actions. Measures include grants to 460 thousand SMEs and the self-employed, and further income support for familes. The government has also extended social contribution exemptions for affected businesses. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125142617/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Italy,ITA,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Italy,ITA,20201110,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy." Italy,ITA,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Reverting indicator because the previous note on the contract tracing app does not justify a ""comprehensive"" code. Downloading and use of Immuni is voluntary." Italy,ITA,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy." Italy,ITA,20201126,C1: School closing,2,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201126,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"no change in policy: currently only Abruzzo is a red area, but starting Dec 9th all Italian regions will be in orange or yellow areas = require closing some sectors" Italy,ITA,20201126,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201126,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201126,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"no change in policy, transport reduced to 50% since November 6th https://web.archive.org/web/20201207151225/https://www.today.it/attualita/sui-mezzi-del-trasporto-pubblico-capienza-ridotta-del-50.html" Italy,ITA,20201126,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201126,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201126,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change" Italy,ITA,20201126,E1: Income support,1,1,"no change" Italy,ITA,20201208,C1: School closing,2,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,E1: Income support,1,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"no change in policy" Italy,ITA,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Not available yet. Covid-19 vaccines are regulated/managed at EU level, then a local distribution policy will be put in place and vaccines will be government funded. A policy has been already put in place, but will be enforced only once vaccines will be available. Health workers and elderly people will be the high priority categories who will receive vaccines first https://web.archive.org/web/20201209173101/http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/news/p3_2_1_1_1.jsp?lingua=italiano&menu=notizie&p=dalministero&id=5202" Jamaica,JAM,20200131,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Jamaica issues ban on China-related travel https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.jm/jamaica-issues-ban-on-china-related-travel/" Jamaica,JAM,20200131,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Note: It is an interpretation from the measures taken by the Government; some examples may be seen in the following links: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.jm/jamaica-issues-ban-on-china-related-travel/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.jm/health-ministry-traces-passengers-of-flight-aa-1515-from-miami-to-montego-bay/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.jm/persons-who-attended-funeral-with-first-confirmed-covid-19-patient-urged-to-contact-health-ministry/" Jamaica,JAM,20200201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Jamaica issues ban on China-related travel https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.jm/jamaica-issues-ban-on-china-related-travel/" Jamaica,JAM,20200205,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says a Ministry-led national public education campaign is under way to heighten citizens’ awareness about the novel coronavirus. Addressing journalists at a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on February 5, Dr. Tufton said newspaper advertisements have commenced, and there are social media postings on his personal page as well as those of the Ministry and Regional Health Authorities. “I understand we will hear some radio ads coming out soon,” the Minister added. “We would have done a series of interviews… myself [and] the various medical team members. I get a call almost every day for a comment… and I try to respond because I know it’s important."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416163126/https://jis.gov.jm/public-education-campaign-to-heighten-awareness-about-coronavirus/" Jamaica,JAM,20200212,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.jm/patient-tests-negative-for-novel-coronavirus-a-third-jamaican-isolated/" Jamaica,JAM,20200227,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Expanded Travel Restrictions ""persons who have visited Italy, South Korea, Iran and Singapore in the last 14 days and who do not have permanent residency or marriage exemption in Jamaica will not be granted landing privileges at any of the country’s ports of entry;"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416172955/https://www.moh.gov.jm/expanded-travel-restrictions/" Jamaica,JAM,20200228,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Expanded Travel Restrictions ""persons who have visited Italy, South Korea, Iran and Singapore in the last 14 days and who do not have permanent residency or marriage exemption in Jamaica will not be granted landing privileges at any of the country’s ports of entry;"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416172955/https://www.moh.gov.jm/expanded-travel-restrictions/" Jamaica,JAM,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""At the same time: Public gatherings are discouraged."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200501011610/https://www.moh.gov.jm/jamaica-confirms-first-imported-coronavirus-case/" Jamaica,JAM,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""In addition, imposed travel restrictions remain in place, with three countries now added to the list of five (China, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, and Iran) previously made public. They are Spain, France and Germany."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416171636/https://www.moh.gov.jm/jamaica-confirms-first-imported-coronavirus-case/" Jamaica,JAM,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Where the law requires the granting of a permit for any event or gathering, no permits will be issued within the next 14 days, so that means any event, any entertainment events, any gathering that requires the issuing of a permit, we will instruct the permitting authorities, police, and the municipal councils not to issue any permits. Permits that are already issued will be rescinded, revoked effectively."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200426205459/https://opm.gov.jm/news/government-restricts-public-gatherings-for-the-next-14-days-in-wake-of-second-covid-19-case-in-jamaica-2/" Jamaica,JAM,20200311,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No formal restrictions are yet in place but there are cautions: ""there are still private companies, [and] business that are having meetings, weddings, funerals, and Sunday morning church service, we are asking the public [to exercise] responsibility,” said Prime Minister Holness. see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501011046/https://opm.gov.jm/news/government-restricts-public-gatherings-for-the-next-14-days-in-wake-of-second-covid-19-case-in-jamaica-2/ " Jamaica,JAM,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"Prime Minister Andrew Holness has advised that effective Friday, March 13, 2020, all schools are to be closed for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416013651/http://jamaica-star.com/article/20200312/holness-orders-closure-all-schools" Jamaica,JAM,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""The 7 to 8 Miles area of Bull Bay is under quarantine"", Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced this evening. see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501012515/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/7_and_8_Miles_under_quarantine" Jamaica,JAM,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The PM signed an emergency declaration on 13 March and additionally quarantined two communities: seven miles and eight miles in Bull Bay St. Andrew. Travel into and out of these communities will be controlled. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426204327/https://opm.gov.jm/news/jamaica-declared-a-disaster-area-as-covid-19-cases-increase-and-two-communities-quarantined/" Jamaica,JAM,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The United Kingdom will be added to list of countries, which travel restrictions have been imposed by the Government, as Jamaica continues to combat the spread of COVID-19. This is to become effective on Monday, March 16, 2020. persons who visited countries of interest in the last 14 days and who do not have permanent residency or marriage exemption in Jamaica would not be granted landing privileges at any of the country’s ports of entry;"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416171720/https://www.moh.gov.jm/united-kingdom-added-to-countries-with-travel-restrictions/" Jamaica,JAM,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In a bid to contain the local spread of the COVID-19 disease, Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday announced a raft of restrictions including limiting gatherings in public spaces to 20 persons or fewer, prompting operators of KFC, Jamaica’s largest fast food chain, to implement changes to its operations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528185027/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20200317/crowd-crackdown-1m-fine-looms-govt-bans-mass-gatherings-closes-bars" Jamaica,JAM,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The United Kingdom will be added to list of countries, which travel restrictions have been imposed by the Government, as Jamaica continues to combat the spread of COVID-19. This is to become effective on Monday, March 16, 2020. persons who visited countries of interest in the last 14 days and who do not have permanent residency or marriage exemption in Jamaica would not be granted landing privileges at any of the country’s ports of entry;"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200416171720/https://www.moh.gov.jm/united-kingdom-added-to-countries-with-travel-restrictions/" Jamaica,JAM,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Prime Minister Andrew Holness clarifies what is meant by ""work from home"" for the public and private sector as we as a nation continue to fight the spread of COVID19. From March 18 to March 25. https://twitter.com/jamaicacommerce/status/1240054403920429056 As previously announced, both the public and private sectors have been encouraged to examine their operations and decide which elements can be done from home. Businesses are also implored to reduce public engagement. However, businesses that offer retail services for the provision of food, medicine and other necessities of life, including supermarkets, pharmacies and markets are to remain open. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.jm/business-in-jamaica-continues-within-covid-19-parameters/" Jamaica,JAM,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""In that regard, Prime Minister Holness said gatherings should be limited to 20 persons. This includes funerals, weddings, and church services. The police are now empowered by law to take action if gatherings exceed 20 persons."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200426210537/https://opm.gov.jm/news/cabinet-approves-a-raft-of-measures-including-work-from-home-for-non-essential-tasks/" Jamaica,JAM,20200321,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""With effect from 11:59PM on Saturday March 21, 2020, and for a period of fourteen (14) days in the first instance, Jamaica’s air and seaports will be closed to incoming passenger traffic. Outgoing passenger and cargo will be allowed"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200501014257/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200501014447/https://twitter.com/christufton/status/1241132443106791427 " Jamaica,JAM,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1,"Will Dowling update: Updating source as previously linked doesn't give enough info: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/03/24/news/regional/jamaica/jamaica-schools-closed-until-after-easter/ Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423100732/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Jamaica,JAM,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Prime Minister of Jamaica announced on Twitter: ""With effect from the 25th day of March 2020, for a period of fourteen (14) days, all public sector workers, 65 years and older are to work from home, subject to exemptions to be specified."" see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501010309/https://twitter.com/AndrewHolnessJM/status/1242246596898762758 " Jamaica,JAM,20200325,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Effective from 25 March onwards, public gatherings were not allowed to have more than 10 people (a reduction from the previous limit of 20 people). http://web.archive.org/web/20200426205928/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/CRUNCH_TIME?profile=1373 http://web.archive.org/web/20200426210115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica/coronavirus" Jamaica,JAM,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"All citizens 75 years and over are subject to a stay-at-home order for 14 days commencing 25 March. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426204111/https://twitter.com/AndrewHolnessJM/status/1242246121298280449" Jamaica,JAM,20200326,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""In either case, we have two months’ supply of testing material. We do have enough test kits in place to conduct the surveillance, as well as the testing of persons that are suspected cases"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://jis.gov.jm/jamaica-gets-material-to-conduct-3000-covid-19-tests/ " Jamaica,JAM,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The PM announces a nightly curfew for a period of 7 days. All Jamaicans are required to stay at home during nighttime hours (8pm to 6am). http://web.archive.org/web/20200426202721/https://opm.gov.jm/news/pm-holness-announces-nightly-islandwide-curfews-for-7-days/" Jamaica,JAM,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Government through the NHT put in place special relief for mortgagors who may lose their jobs as a result of COVID-19. Effective immediately, mortgagors who are laid off can apply for a moratorium on all loan payments of three months in the first instance. The NHT will also provide a special one-off offer to contributors, the option to reschedule delinquent loans. The option will only be made available where the Trust has not already entered into a commitment to dispose of the property. The opportunity will be extended for 6 months, effective April 1, 2020. During this period, the NHT will consider each mortgage on a case-by-case basis, with the option to extend the tenor of the loan or reduce the interest rate. The measures include: - Effective April 1, 2020 the NHT will reduce interest rates on all new loans by 1% (benefitting some 8,000 new mortgagors annually) - All existing NHT loans will be reduced by 0.5% (benefitting some100,000 existing mortgagors). Interest rate discounts currently offered to special groups, such as mortgagors aged 55 years and over, the disabled as well as public sector workers will continue. - The interest rate discounts for the disabled will be effective April 1, 2020 and will also be extended to include the parents of disabled children. - The NHT will expand the Intergenerational Mortgage Program. Beginning April 1, 2020, the NHT will extend this benefit for eligible applicants for other loan products, such as open market purchases and construction loans. Funding under this Program will be capped at the prevailing loan limit. - The NHT will also provide greater benefits to contributors over 65 years. Persons in this category will be designated as Voluntary Contributors and therefore be able to access housing benefits with tenures extending up to age 70. - The NHT will establish a special arrangement whereby, following maturity of the loan, the insurance arrangement at special rates may be continued. The cost savings will enable beneficiaries to continue the protection of their properties in a period of life when their earning power may be at its lowest. - The NHT will, during FY2020/21, seek to leverage its current mortgage loan portfolio through a securitization transaction to generate additional inflows. Covid Student’s Loan Bureau Jamaica will be deferring principal and interest payments on student loans for the three-month period April – June to cushion the impact on young graduates while giving new graduates 14 months to start payment their student loans after graduation. The Constituency Development Fund will also be increased by $3 million to address Covid Compassionate Grants and Care packages for the vulnerable on a constituency basis. This will cost approximately $200 million. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531114621/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/jamaica-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Jamaica,JAM,20200403,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"“On Friday [April 3rd], in an official press briefing led by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ), the Chief Medical Officer Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-Mckenzie advised that face masks may help curtail the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906213750/https://www.loopjamaica.com/content/covid-19-face-masks-now-encouragedwelp-escalated-quickly" Jamaica,JAM,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Prime Minister extends the nationwide curfew. Over Easter weekend the curfew will extend from 3pm to 7am each night. After Easter the curfew will be 9pm to 5am until 21 April. Notice on PM website: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426203100/https://opm.gov.jm/news/government-to-extend-islandwide-nightly-curfew/ Tweet with details: http://web.archive.org/web/20200426203142/https://twitter.com/televisionjam/status/1248020734091440129" Jamaica,JAM,20200409,E1: Income support,1,1,"Covid Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) program All grants under CARE: 1. SET CASH - SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES WITH TRANSFER OF CASH 2. BEST CASH - BUSINESS EMPLOYEE SUPPORT & TRANSFER OF CASH 3. COVID-19 GENERAL GRANTS 4. COVID-19 COMPASSIONATE GRANTS 5. COVID-19 PATH GRANTS 6. COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS 7. COVID-19 TOURISM GRANTS 8. COVID-19 STUDENT LOAN RELIEF 9. OTHER COVID-19 SUPPORT PROGRAMMES The Business Employee Support and Transfer of Cash (BEST Cash): This will provide temporary cash transfers to registered businesses operating in the hotel, tours, attraction companies, segments of the tourism industry who are licensed with the Jamaica Tourist Board based on the number of workers they keep employed who are under the income tax threshold of $1.5 million. When such businesses file and pay their payroll returns as usual on the 15th of April, May and June, for each employee, with taxable income that is less than 1.5 on whose behalf statutory returns are applied, the Government will transfer funds at a rate of $9,000 per fortnight to that tourism related business, by direct transfer to their bank account, paid monthly. For the months of April, May and June that will equate to $54,000 for each employee they retain whose taxable income is less than $1.5 million Informal sector - The Government will allocate $1 billion in additional funding to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to provide Covid Grants to those who are marginally self-employed and informally employed. The application portal for CARE opened on 9th April, 2020. Minimum wage in Jamaica is $7000 per week i.e. $28000 p.m. Under this package, the maximum allocation over three months (April, May, June) is $57,000 i.e. $18,000 p.m. Hence, this will be less than 50% of lost income for many workers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531114547/https://jis.gov.jm/media/2020/04/CARE-Brochure-Ministry-of-Finance-2020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200531114621/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/jamaica-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Jamaica,JAM,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Come June 1, employees who have been working from home since March as part of measures to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19), will be allowed to return to work. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who indicated that Government will not be renewing the work-from-home order when it expires at the end of May. However, Mr. Holness pointed out that workers who are 65 and over and those who suffer from co-morbidities are to remain home."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528183520/https://jis.gov.jm/work-from-home-order-expires-may-31/ " Jamaica,JAM,20200414,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On April 5th, the PM announced that borders would be closed for another 15 days. And the Government of Jamaica has announced that borders will remain closed until May 31 Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528194440/https://jis.gov.jm/jamaicas-ports-of-entry-remain-closed-to-incoming-travellers/ Source 2a https://web.archive.org/web/20200528194821/https://www.un.int/jamaica/news/extension-closure-jamaican-borders-until-31-may-2020 Source 2b: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528195222/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/ " Jamaica,JAM,20200415,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"In the community of St Catherine all people must remain at home, with specific time slots (a few hours once a week) where one person per household can conduct essential business. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426204638/https://opm.gov.jm/news/st-catherine-has-been-placed-under-lockdown-for-seven-days/" Jamaica,JAM,20200415,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The community of St Catherine is placed under total lockdown, with only essential workers being able to move in and out of the parish. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426204638/https://opm.gov.jm/news/st-catherine-has-been-placed-under-lockdown-for-seven-days/" Jamaica,JAM,20200416,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Website stating extra measures taking for cleaning public transportation, which does not include any curtail of services https://jutc.gov.jm/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/. see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501012002/https://jutc.gov.jm/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/" Jamaica,JAM,20200416,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says a Ministry-led national public education campaign is under way to heighten citizens’ awareness about the novel coronavirus. Addressing journalists at a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on February 5, Dr. Tufton said newspaper advertisements have commenced, and there are social media postings on his personal page as well as those of the Ministry and Regional Health Authorities. “I understand we will hear some radio ads coming out soon,” the Minister added. “We would have done a series of interviews… myself [and] the various medical team members. I get a call almost every day for a comment… and I try to respond because I know it’s important."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://jis.gov.jm/public-education-campaign-to-heighten-awareness-about-coronavirus/" Jamaica,JAM,20200416,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""In either case, we have two months’ supply of testing material. We do have enough test kits in place to conduct the surveillance, as well as the testing of persons that are suspected cases"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://jis.gov.jm/jamaica-gets-material-to-conduct-3000-covid-19-tests/ These official guidelines seem to confirm that symptomatic and eligible are the ones being tested: https://www.moh.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Guideline-for-COVID-19-Sample-Collection-by-Mobile-Unit.pdf " Jamaica,JAM,20200416,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Based on Ministry's statements, they're trying to implement a comprehensive contact tracing policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507040359/https://jis.gov.jm/health-minister-emphasises-importance-of-contact-tracing/ https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/tufton-wants-more-training-for-contact-tracing-quarantining_192926?profile=1432" Jamaica,JAM,20200417,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Website stating extra measures taking for cleaning public transportation, which does not include any curtail of services https://jutc.gov.jm/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/" Jamaica,JAM,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On April 20th, during a virtual press conference in Jamaica House, in Kingston, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness said: “The wearing of a mask is now mandatory in all public spaces and that would include all public passenger vehicles"". Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906212950/https://jis.gov.jm/all-jamaicans-must-wear-a-mask-in-public-pm/" Jamaica,JAM,20200421,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The restriction on movement in and out of St Catherine parish remains in place (although the stay-at-home order is relaxed slightly, and now they are just subject to the same nationwide curfew). http://web.archive.org/web/20200426205019/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/gov-t-relaxes-st-catherine-lockdown-measures-but-tightens-islandwide-curfew-shutters-some-bpo-operations_192510?profile=1373" Jamaica,JAM,20200422,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""It also reminded commuters that passengers will only be carried between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm daily, in keeping with the latest restrictions announced by the Government."" Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto-front-page/new-rules-for-public-transportation_192749" Jamaica,JAM,20200422,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The PM announced an extension to the curfew (a further 14 days from 22 April) with new hours, with citizens being required to stay at home from 6pm to 6am each day. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426203349/https://jis.gov.jm/new-curfew-hours/" Jamaica,JAM,20200422,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"A national curfew was put in place from April 22 to May 6, from May 6 to May 13, from May 13 to May 31. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200429025542/https://jis.gov.jm/new-curfew-hours/" Jamaica,JAM,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423100732/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Jamaica,JAM,20200427,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," Jamaica Gazzete (Enforcement Measures No. 4): ""During the period from April 22, 2020, to May 6, 2020— (a) subject to the exceptions listed in the Third Schedule, gatherings in any public place shall not exceed 10 persons at a time;"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507041456/https://jis.gov.jm/jamaica-and-the-coronavirus/ " Jamaica,JAM,20200427,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," Jamaica Gazzete (Enforcement Measures No. 4): ""During the period from April 22, 2020, to May 6, 2020— (a) subject to the exceptions listed in the Third Schedule, gatherings in any public place shall not exceed 10 persons at a time;"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507041456/https://jis.gov.jm/jamaica-and-the-coronavirus/ " Jamaica,JAM,20200427,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Based on the information published in official websites and social media (Ministry of health account), there's a coordinated public campaign in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507035016/https://www.moh.gov.jm/" Jamaica,JAM,20200428,C1: School closing,3,1,"WD update: Original article linked below doesn't include info on school closings so I am updating the source. Per the Minister of Education, schools will remain closed until the new academic year in September: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528174822/https://www.loopjamaica.com/content/schools-reopen-september-pep-scratched Jamaica Gazzete (Enforcement Measures No. 4): ""Every educational institution, as defined in the Education Act, shall remain closed until the end of May 31, 2020"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507041456/https://jis.gov.jm/jamaica-and-the-coronavirus/" Jamaica,JAM,20200506,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"public transportation available only between (5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) https://web.archive.org/web/20200514081721/https://jis.gov.jm/pm-announces-extension-of-curfew-other-covid-19-measures/" Jamaica,JAM,20200506,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The islandwide curfew, which would have ended on Wednesday (May 6), has been extended until May 13 https://web.archive.org/web/20200514081721/https://jis.gov.jm/pm-announces-extension-of-curfew-other-covid-19-measures/" Jamaica,JAM,20200507,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The islandwide curfew, which would have ended on Wednesday (May 6), has been extended until May 13 as the country continues to observe measures aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) https://web.archive.org/web/20200514081721/https://jis.gov.jm/pm-announces-extension-of-curfew-other-covid-19-measures/" Jamaica,JAM,20200507,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The islandwide curfew, which would have ended on Wednesday (May 6), has been extended until May 13 as the country continues to observe measures aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) https://web.archive.org/web/20200514081721/https://jis.gov.jm/pm-announces-extension-of-curfew-other-covid-19-measures/" Jamaica,JAM,20200512,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators have a one-hour period before the start of the curfew and an hour after it ends for personal commute to and from their homes. Operators should not pick-up or drop off passengers during this period. https://jis.gov.jm/new-curfew-hours-announced/" Jamaica,JAM,20200512,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A new curfew cycle will commence on Tuesday, with movement restricted between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. each day, until May 31. https://jis.gov.jm/new-curfew-hours-announced/" Jamaica,JAM,20200513,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness, has announced new curfew hours, which will take effect on Wednesday (May 13) with movement restricted between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. each day, until May 31. https://web.archive.org/save/https://jis.gov.jm/new-curfew-hours-announced/" Jamaica,JAM,20200515,E1: Income support,1,1,"The SETCASH program (Government's Supporting Employees with Transfer of Cash) reported to be accepting applications based on eligibility, including being laid off or terminated before June 30. Payouts include $9,000 every two weeks paid monthly. Reporting on SETCASH payouts: https://web.archive.org/web/20200614134043/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Supporting_Employees_with_Transfer_of_Cash?profile=1228" Jamaica,JAM,20200519,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523145354/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Jamaica,JAM,20200519,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Prime Minister Holness reiterated that under the Disaster Risk Management Order, all places of amusement such as public beaches, water attractions, rivers and falls, cinemas, clubs, amusement arcade, skate rink et al should remain closed until May 31, 2020."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200524234629/https://jis.gov.jm/islandwide-nightly-curfew-restrictions-for-labour-day-period/" Jamaica,JAM,20200519,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""All gatherings of more than 10 people are banned."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525033551/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-jamaica-extends-curfew-measures-through-may-13" Jamaica,JAM,20200519,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""According to Prime Minister Holness, business owners will use their discretion in terms of business hours to allow for their staff to be able to travel home. Also, provisions have been made for transport operators to be on the road 1-hour before and after the curfew hours."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200524234629/https://jis.gov.jm/islandwide-nightly-curfew-restrictions-for-labour-day-period/" Jamaica,JAM,20200519,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"“The nightly curfew which currently runs from 8pm to 5am will be adjusted for tomorrow Sunday, May 24 and on Labour Day Monday May 25. And Labour Day Monday, May 25, 2020 the hours of the curfew will run from 3:00PM to 5:00AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Thereafter the nightly curfew will run from 9pm to 5am from May 26 through to May 31.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200524234629/https://jis.gov.jm/islandwide-nightly-curfew-restrictions-for-labour-day-period/" Jamaica,JAM,20200521,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As of May 21, the retsrictions on gathering of no more than 10 were still in place and 12 people were arrested for violating the mandate: https://web.archive.org/save/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20200525/12-charged-st-thomas-breaching-public-gathering-ban" Jamaica,JAM,20200531,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Confirmation by Prime Minister that restrictions on gatherings will be maintained until June 30, with no gatherings of more than 10 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614003530/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20200531/pm-announces-revised-covid-measures-government-seeks-stimulate-economic" Jamaica,JAM,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""As the ‘work safe, work smart’ order takes effect Monday (June 1), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging employers to make allowances for certain categories of employees to continue working from home. These include persons with weakened immune systems, those with children and those who have a sick elderly person in their care. Those employees are encouraged to dialogue or negotiate with their employers for the necessary arrangements to be put in place to allow them to work from home. Under the new order, which will be in effect from June 1 to 30, employees who have been working from home are being allowed to return to work. It replaces the work-from-home order, which became effective on March 18 and expired on May 31."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604151749/https://jis.gov.jm/certain-categories-of-employees-can-continue-to-work-from-home/" Jamaica,JAM,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced an extension of the islandwide curfew implemented to contain transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The existing hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. will remain in place until the morning of June 14. Thereafter, the curfew will begin at 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. until June 30. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604193927/https://jis.gov.jm/islandwide-curfew-extended/" Jamaica,JAM,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced an extension of the islandwide curfew implemented to contain transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The existing hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. will remain in place until the morning of June 14. Thereafter, the curfew will begin at 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. until June 30. (...) No passenger should be transported in the vehicles during this one-hour period. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604193927/https://jis.gov.jm/islandwide-curfew-extended/ " Jamaica,JAM,20200601,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Classified as 4 because border closure measure does not apply for nationals, with June 15 the beginning of international visitors. ""The borders will be reopened to repatriated nationals tomorrow, June 1, and reopen for all international travellers on June 15. During the period of June 1 to June 14, all individuals seeking to re-enter Jamaica will be subject to testing except for those entering from a country within a travel bubble based on certain criteria. Jamaicans returning from countries not considered to be within the travel bubble would be required to be tested and quarantined at home with either phone or wrist band geofencing"". Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604195404/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Jamaica_will_reopen_its_borders_tomorrow_" Jamaica,JAM,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"In discussion of the Cabinet's decision to allow the work at home order to expire on May 31, the Prime Minister says in a virtual press confernce ""We are now at the point where we can say to our Jamaican workforce that you should return to work."" Continued coding at 1G level as safety recommendations and protections for vulnerable workers (ex: 65+ exempted from returning to work) remain in place. Report on press announcement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200614000429/https://caribbeanbusinessreport.com/news/jamaicas-work-from-home-order-wont-be-renewed-on-may-31-expiration-pm-holness/ Prime minister discusses the need for ""understanding"" in parent's caring for school children etc: https://web.archive.org/web/20200614000030/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/pm-calls-for-understanding-in-return-of-workers_195001?profile=0 However, President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association quoted urging caution, that ""we think the Government has set a guideline — it's not an instruction — so they're some people who can go back to work; and I don't think people should interpret it to mean you must go back to work."" ""In the case of Seprod, the people who are working remotely, I have no intention of bringing them back to the office because COVID-19 is still here"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200603135821/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/business-leaders-urge-caution-on-return-to-workplace-approach_194819?profile=1373 " Jamaica,JAM,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"UNICEF site confirms as of 6/5 ongoing prohibition of large public gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614002249/https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/" Jamaica,JAM,20200605,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Continuation of limited public transport operations, permitted an additional hour before and after curfews. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614005234/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20200531/pm-announces-revised-covid-measures-government-seeks-stimulate-economic" Jamaica,JAM,20200605,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Ongoing curfew measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200614005234/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20200531/pm-announces-revised-covid-measures-government-seeks-stimulate-economic" Jamaica,JAM,20200605,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1," UNICEF reporting domestic travel restrictions in Jamaica as of June 5 https://web.archive.org/web/20200614010111/https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/ Continued curfew restrictions, stay at home measures for persons 65+ https://web.archive.org/web/20200614005234/http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20200531/pm-announces-revised-covid-measures-government-seeks-stimulate-economic" Jamaica,JAM,20200605,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Discussion of ongoing mortgage relief: https://web.archive.org/web/20200614130203/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/all-woman/so-you-ve-taken-a-pay-cut-_195674?profile=0" Jamaica,JAM,20200605,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Ministry of Health and Wellness official self-reporting tool includes video explaining how to fill out the tool if a person has symptoms, and that at that point they can schedule a test with the Ministry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614131317/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/" Jamaica,JAM,20200605,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Continued availability of self-reporting for symptoms on Jamaica Ministry of Health and Wellness indicates below information on contact tracing still relevant. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614132915/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200507040359/https://jis.gov.jm/health-minister-emphasises-importance-of-contact-tracing/" Jamaica,JAM,20200607,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Beaches and rivers remain open as of June 13 (with encouragement for observance of social distancing) after lifting of June 7 restrictions. However, all water attractions, sports bars, places of amusement, and nightclubs will remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614003006/https://jis.gov.jm/beaches-and-rivers-will-remain-open-until-june-30/ " Jamaica,JAM,20200608,C1: School closing,2,1,"To begin on June 8, secondary schools across the island have reopened their doors to accommodate fifth-and sixth-form students who will be sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), beginning July 13. This marks a loosening of previous restrictions. Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information gave details in press conference May 31. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613234200/https://jis.gov.jm/schools-reopen-for-csec-and-cape-students-june-8/ Local media reports on openings: https://web.archive.org/web/20200613233800/https://jis.gov.jm/marcus-garvey-high-administrators-say-reopening-was-a-success/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200613234012/https://jis.gov.jm/measures-in-place-at-trelawny-high-schools-to-protect-students-and-staff/" Jamaica,JAM,20200614,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Continued curfew limiting movement at night. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604193927/https://jis.gov.jm/islandwide-curfew-extended/ ""Resilient corridor"" for tourists established, movements of visitors restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200620131132/https://jis.gov.jm/covid-19-resilient-corridor-established-for-tourists/" Jamaica,JAM,20200614,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health website and Prime Minister Holness Facebook page continues to post COVID updates and safety tips. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622144250/https://www.moh.gov.jm/" Jamaica,JAM,20200614,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Self assessment remains on Ministry of Health website, new cases reported. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622144250/https://www.moh.gov.jm/" Jamaica,JAM,20200614,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Self assessment remains on Ministry of Health website, new cases reported. Advice for those who suspect illness. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622144250/https://www.moh.gov.jm/" Jamaica,JAM,20200615,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Limited operations before and after curfew until June 30. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604193927/https://jis.gov.jm/islandwide-curfew-extended/ " Jamaica,JAM,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew continues per above descriptions" Jamaica,JAM,20200615,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett and Health and Wellness Minister, Hon Christopher Tufton announce the June 15 full reopening of Jamaica’s borders to international travel. http://archive.fo/5z5mQ They were required to undergo health screening and risk assessment, including temperature checks and an interview by a health officer. http://archive.vn/JOFVU Access to island is limited to a contained corridor for visitors: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620131132/https://jis.gov.jm/covid-19-resilient-corridor-established-for-tourists/" Jamaica,JAM,20200615,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"COVID student loans discussed as ongoing through June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531114621/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/jamaica-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Jamaica,JAM,20200622,C1: School closing,2,1,"Partial reopening of schools confirmed on June 22. http://archive.fo/8XXCN" Jamaica,JAM,20200624,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Prime Minister has not made further statements supporting work from home on his public social media. Official jamcovid.19 page does not mention working from home unless ill. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501000938/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/how-to-protect.html" Jamaica,JAM,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Curfew extended to 31st July, now 11pm-5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706125946/https://jis.gov.jm/new-curfew-hours-come-into-effect-june-30/" Jamaica,JAM,20200630,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Curfew extended to 31st July, now 11pm-5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706125946/https://jis.gov.jm/new-curfew-hours-come-into-effect-june-30/" Jamaica,JAM,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew extended to 31st July, now 11pm-5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706125946/https://jis.gov.jm/new-curfew-hours-come-into-effect-june-30/" Jamaica,JAM,20200630,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew extended to 31st July, now 11pm-5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706125946/https://jis.gov.jm/new-curfew-hours-come-into-effect-june-30/" Jamaica,JAM,20200702,C1: School closing,2,1,"End of the academic year on July 2nd. http://archive.fo/8XXCN" Jamaica,JAM,20200702,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"For citizens returning to Jamaica: “One of the changes that you will see is that you will not be tested at the airport. You will go home and you will go on the JamCOVID app and make an appointment for testing. This is for our returning Jamaicans,” Dr Bisasor-McKenzie said. “If you are not able to use your phone, you can call the health department to set that appointment for testing. And we want you to try to do that testing within 24 to 48 hours after you return to Jamaica,” she added. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706130954/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Returning_Jamaicans_to_make_appointment_for_testing?profile=1754" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,C1: School closing,3,1,"Prime Minister Holness said that the administrative reopening of schools will be on September 7, followed by the phased reopening a week later. The Jamaica government has extended until September 30, all the coronavirus (COVID-19) within the Disaster Risk Management Act that also allows for a curfew that begins on Friday night. http://archive.fo/iW7X6" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The Jamaica government has extended until September 30, all the coronavirus (COVID-19) within the Disaster Risk Management Act that also allows for a curfew that begins on Friday night. http://archive.fo/iW7X6" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Jamaica government has extended until September 30, all the coronavirus (COVID-19) within the Disaster Risk Management Act that also allows for a curfew that begins on Friday night. http://archive.fo/iW7X6" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Jamaica government has extended until September 30, all the coronavirus (COVID-19) within the Disaster Risk Management Act that also allows for a curfew that begins on Friday night. http://archive.fo/iW7X6" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Jamaica government has extended until September 30, all the coronavirus (COVID-19) within the Disaster Risk Management Act that also allows for a curfew that begins on Friday night. http://archive.fo/iW7X6" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Jamaica government has extended until September 30, all the coronavirus (COVID-19) within the Disaster Risk Management Act that also allows for a curfew that begins on Friday night. http://archive.fo/iW7X6" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Jamaica government has extended until September 30, all the coronavirus (COVID-19) within the Disaster Risk Management Act that also allows for a curfew that begins on Friday night. http://archive.fo/iW7X6" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Jamaica government has extended until September 30, all the coronavirus (COVID-19) within the Disaster Risk Management Act that also allows for a curfew that begins on Friday night. http://archive.fo/iW7X6" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,E1: Income support,1,1,"Key Policy Responses as of July 14, 2020 FISCAL The Minister of Finance announced tax cuts of around 0.6 percent of GDP, along with targeted measures for up to 0.5 percent of GDP to counteract the effects of COVID19. This is largely expected to be financed by ongoing asset divestment. Additional measures have been announced to support the most affected sectors by the virus and contain labor shedding, including SCT and custom duty waivers on medical supplies and sanitizers and a COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) program, which envisages (i) temporary cash transfers to businesses in targeted sectors based on the number of workers employed; (ii) temporary cash transfer to individuals where loss of employment can be verified since March 10; (iii) grants targeted at the most vulnerable segments of society. The Minister also noted that the Fiscal Responsibility law contains an escape clause that would allow for some temporary flexibility in meeting the fiscal targets, should the economic situation deteriorate further. On May 13, the Ministry of Finance tabled in Parliament a Supplementary Budget for FY2020/21 targeting a primary balance of 3.5 percent of GDP to account for the expected revenues shortfalls and necessary spending reallocations as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. http://archive.fo/1b7jd" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The overnight policy rate remains unchanged at 0.5 percent, but Bank of Jamaica has taken additional actions to ensure uninterrupted system wide liquidity, with an estimated J$57 billion liquidity injection to date, and removal of limits on the amounts that deposit taking institutions can borrow overnight without being charged a penalty rate and a broadening of the range of acceptable repo collateral. The authorities are also encouraging the banking sector to conserve capital by postponing dividends payments to shareholders reschedule loans and mortgages, in addition to the mortgage rate cuts already announced by the National Housing Trust. http://archive.fo/1b7jd" Jamaica,JAM,20200801,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/index.html http://archive.fo/2YIgf" Jamaica,JAM,20200807,C8: International travel controls,2,,"2. Jamaica’s most recent disaster risk management order, published on August 5th, stated: “All persons arriving in Jamaica are required to undergo a health screening and risk assessment.” “ A person seeking to enter Jamaica at any time during the period from August 7, 2020, to September 30, 2020, who is ordinarily resident in Jamaica shall, on being permitted to enter Jamaica, be required to remain in quarantine, in isolation from other persons, in accordance with— (a) a home quarantine order; or (b) a Government facility quarantine order, issued to the person by a Medical Officer (Health)” In the case of a “non-resident visiting Jamaica for business (duration of stay-less than fourteen days)” “the Medical Officer (Health), Medical Officer or public health officer has determined that you require testing for COVID19 and you are to be quarantined until released by the Parish Health Department. If you test negative and will be in country for less than fourteen days, the Parish Health Officer will advise you of your result and your release from quarantine.” Also, any “non-national visiting Jamaica for tourism and staying in the resilient corridor” is “required to remain in the hotel property stated below within the COVID19 Tourism Resilient Corridor for the duration of your stay. You are required to report symptoms 842 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [AUGUST 5, 2020 to the health desk in your hotel or to the health department and based on assessment, you may be required to do a COVID-19 PCR test”. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200906095950/https://jis.gov.jm/media/2020/08/Disaster-Risk-ManagementEnforcement-Measures-No.-11-Amendment-Order.pdf Also, “from 20 August, visitors from high risk places the USA, Brazil, Mexico and the Dominican Republic will be required to upload a valid Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result, no more than seven days old. Approval for travel will be subject to the upload of the test result.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200906175955/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica/entry-requirements" Jamaica,JAM,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The Government has ordered 16 beaches and 18 rivers across the island to be shut down for two weeks starting August 14, as part of COVID-19 control measures. LINK:https://web.archive.org/web/20200812054550/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Govt_orders_lockdown_of_34_beaches_and_rivers" Jamaica,JAM,20200811,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Government has ordered 16 beaches and 18 rivers across the island to be shut down for two weeks starting August 14, as part of COVID-19 control measures. LINK:https://web.archive.org/web/20200812054550/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Govt_orders_lockdown_of_34_beaches_and_rivers" Jamaica,JAM,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Government has ordered 16 beaches and 18 rivers across the island to be shut down for two weeks starting August 14, as part of COVID-19 control measures. LINK:https://web.archive.org/web/20200812054550/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Govt_orders_lockdown_of_34_beaches_and_rivers" Jamaica,JAM,20200811,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Government has ordered 16 beaches and 18 rivers across the island to be shut down for two weeks starting August 14, as part of COVID-19 control measures. LINK:https://web.archive.org/web/20200812054550/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Govt_orders_lockdown_of_34_beaches_and_rivers" Jamaica,JAM,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government has ordered 16 beaches and 18 rivers across the island to be shut down for two weeks starting August 14, as part of COVID-19 control measures. LINK:https://web.archive.org/web/20200812054550/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Govt_orders_lockdown_of_34_beaches_and_rivers" Jamaica,JAM,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Government has ordered 16 beaches and 18 rivers across the island to be shut down for two weeks starting August 14, as part of COVID-19 control measures. LINK:https://web.archive.org/web/20200812054550/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Govt_orders_lockdown_of_34_beaches_and_rivers" Jamaica,JAM,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"""Market hours are 6:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday-Saturday, with markets closed on Sundays - Zoos and Theme Parks will be open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. - Parks will be open from 6.00 am to 8.00 pm. - Water parks will remain closed. - Beaches will be open from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm and rivers will be accessible until 8.00 pm. Visitors will have to observe social distancing and not use venues for food and entertainment."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824195159/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica/coronavirus" Jamaica,JAM,20200819,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the Minister of Education, Youth and Information, there are still debates on how the academic year should begin and whether students should be sent to schools or not. “We are guided by the Ministry of Health and Wellness as we seek to ensure that all students and teachers are safe as schools reopen next month,” according to him. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824201326/https://moey.gov.jm/covid-19-risk-assessment-assist-informing-decision-reopening-schools" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,C1: School closing,3,1,"“Honourable Karl Samuda, CD, M.P. Minister of Education, Youth and Information On the Start of the 2020 Academic Year Given the spike in COVID-19 cases, it has now become necessary to delay the reopening of schools. We have consulted with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and barring any unforeseen challenges, schools will reopen on a phased basis beginning Monday, October 5, 2020. The re-engagement is based on a blended approach, which includes Face-to-Face teaching and learning, online and offline Computer Aided Learning, televised learning and printed learning kits, the MoEYI’s content app and other Learning Management Systems.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200906093931/https://moey.gov.jm/honourable-karl-samuda-cd-mp-minister-education-youth-and-information-start-2020-academic-year " Jamaica,JAM,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On July 16th, at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie said: “Nightclubs are not open, there is no order for nightclubs to operate and I just want to make that clear. The ban on the operation of nightclubs is still in place”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906211225/https://jis.gov.jm/nightclubs-remain-closed-minister-mckenzie/ This is still current because the islandwide night-time curfew remains, and it has been “brought forward from 11pm to 5 am, to 9 pm to 5 am, daily, effective Thursday, August 27”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906172732/http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/83-new-covid-19-cases-tighter-curfew-hours-all-parishes Also, due to the Ministry of Health & Wellness’s declaration of community transmission of COVID-19, new measures will come into effect on September 7th, which may include “the increase in the curfew restrictions across the island”, and “a re-emphasis on the work-from-home orders for the private and public sectors.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906173546/https://www.moh.gov.jm/jamaica-declares-community-transmission-of-covid-19/" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"“Gatherings of more than 20 people in any public place are not permitted” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906153601/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica/coronavirus" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy changes found regarding restrictions on the size of private gatherings in Jamaica, but “gatherings of more than 20 people in any public place are not permitted” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906153601/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica/coronavirus" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The operational hours of public transport continue to be affected by island-wide and localised curfews. For example, On August 21st, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) announced that their operating hours would be impacted by the new curfew “imposed in Kingston & Andrew, St. Catherine, Clarendom and St. Thomas” from “Saturday, August 22, 2020 beginning at 7pm until 5am through to Wednesday, September 2, 2020”. “Buses that would normally be dispatched from as early as 4 in the mornings will now be done at 5am. This means the first commute will likely take place at or around 6am. While between 7pm and 8pm buses are to be taken back to their depots without passengers.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906163615/https://jutc.gov.jm/jutc-operations-to-be-impacted-by-new-curfew/" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"It remains the case that there are curfew measures in place and the time for the island-wide curfew has been brought forward from 11pm to 5 am, to 9 pm to 5 am, daily, effective Thursday, August 27”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906172732/http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/83-new-covid-19-cases-tighter-curfew-hours-all-parishes Also, “all persons over the age of 70 must self-isolate at home.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906153601/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica/coronavirus" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"It is still current that there are restrictions on internal movement in Jamaica. “The time for the island-wide curfew has been brought forward from 11pm to 5am and will now run from  9pm to 5am daily, effective Thursday, August 27”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906172732/http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/83-new-covid-19-cases-tighter-curfew-hours-all-parishes Also, “St. Catherine, Kingston & St. Andrew, Clarendon and St. Thomas have been placed under separate curfew from 7pm to 5am” and “localised quarantines are in place in some communities in St Thomas [Sandy Bay, Clarendon; Church Corner, St. Thomas]” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906153601/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica/coronavirus" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,E1: Income support,1,1,"Income support policies, as of July 14, 2020, posted on the IMF website: “COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) program, which envisages (i) temporary cash transfers to businesses in targeted sectors based on the number of workers employed; (ii) temporary cash transfer to individuals where loss of employment can be verified since March 10; (iii) grants targeted at the most vulnerable segments of society.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200906094520/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"“Special Relief for Mortgagors The NHT [National Housing Trust] wishes to remind all mortgagors whose incomes have been affected, especially as a result of COVID-19, that they may apply for special assistance to include a break in payment (moratorium), among others. In addition, for the next six months (April –Sept. 2020) all late fees will be suspended for accounts with arrears less than 90 days.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906195753/https://www.nht.gov.jm/nht-cuts-interest-rates-announces-measures-assist-mortgagors" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of Jamaica’s coronavirus public information sites and social media accounts, such as Twitter (@themohwgovjm), are still being updated regularly. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200825173550/https://jis.gov.jm/jamaica-and-the-coronavirus/" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No recent changes to testing policy found. It is still current that you can complete a coronavirus self-assessment, report yourself for a ticket number, and with a ticket number you can book an appointment for a test. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906183101/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200906182724/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/report-yourself.html" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Actions the Ministry of Health and Wellness are taking include continuing “contact tracing, testing and quarantine of MOHW workers who are contacts of a confirmed case at the MOHW Head Office.”, and escalating “the identification of cases and contacts, contact tracing, establishment of national quarantine and isolation facilities and installation of equipment and materials for case management.” The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) situation report for Jamaica states 8,064 contacts have been identified and 2,465 close contacts are being followed (contact tracing figures were updated at 18:00 on September 3rd). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200906102239/https://www.paho.org/en/situation-report-covid-19-jamaica" Jamaica,JAM,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It remains the case that “it is mandatory to wear masks in public”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906153601/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica/coronavirus" Jamaica,JAM,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"'Persons in public spaces will not be allowed to gather in groups exceeding 15 persons [reduced from 20] as of Tuesday, September 8, 2020, ending Tuesday, September 22, 2020.' This includes the place of worship and funerals. https://archive.vn/dRwtR" Jamaica,JAM,20200908,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"'The Prime Minister [of Jamaica] said the provision of public transportation by motor cars will be limited to one person less than the maximum number of persons allowed to be carried under the relevant licence.' https://archive.vn/dRwtR" Jamaica,JAM,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew was extended from [9pm-5am] to [8pm-5am] on 8 September. It is effective until 23 September. https://archive.vn/dRwtR" Jamaica,JAM,20200917,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Ministry of Health and Wellness of Jamaica on 17 September announced that antigen testing for COVID-19 will begin in late October. 'The test – which will be administered only to symptomatic patients while serving as a complement to the current gold standard in testing, the PCR test – is to be piloted in major hospitals by the National Public Health Laboratory. Full implementation will follow in other hospitals and health centres, and by private laboratory operators.' https://archive.vn/cJUBJ" Jamaica,JAM,20201001,C1: School closing,3,1,"As stated by the UNESCO global monitoring of school closures caused by Covid the schools were on an academic break. " Jamaica,JAM,20201005,C1: School closing,1,1,"As indicated on the UNESCO global monitoring of school closures due to COVID-19 schools since 5th October have partially reopened across the country. Children who pass a vulnerability and risk ranking measure can return to school. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012155048/http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/school-reopening-phased-basis-october-5-says-williams" Jamaica,JAM,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Prime Minister Andrew Holness announces that the gathering limit will remain at 15 people until October 31st. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012165059/https://jis.gov.jm/15-person-limit-on-public-gatherings-still-in-effect-2/" Jamaica,JAM,20201010,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Jamaica's Director of Tourism announced policy changes with effect from 10th October. New measures allowing travellers to now have the choice of presenting a negative COVID-19 Antigen test or negative PCR test upon arrival to the island have been put in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012214612/http://www.looptt.com/content/jamaica-expands-testing-requirements-travellers-5" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,C1: School closing,1,1,"Partially open. "" ...Dehring, in his statement, also noted that “the pandemic exacerbated the crisis and with school now strictly online, the f ortunate few with 24/7 Internet connectivity will continue to get ahead, while the vast majority will continue to lag..."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201021230443/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Chris_Dehring_calls_for_nationally_televised_school_system https://web.archive.org/web/20201021230609/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No requirements mentioned on the government website. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021230927/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/how-to-protect.html" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201021232627/https://jis.gov.jm/15-person-limit-on-public-gatherings-still-in-effect-2/" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Prime Minister Andrew Holness announces that the gathering limit will remain at 15 people until October 31st. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012165059/https://jis.gov.jm/15-person-limit-on-public-gatherings-still-in-effect-2/" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"According to US Embassy site. ""Is public transportation operating? Yes There are some limits to number of individuals permitted inside taxis and other methods of public transportation . Please refer to the Jamaica Tourist Board for more information on Jamaica’s COVID-19 related transportation restrictions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201021233312/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/ " Jamaica,JAM,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201021233312/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201021233312/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Are commercial flights operating? Yes Entry and Exit Requirements: Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes U.S. Citizens must request a travel authorization and upload proof of a negative PCR test. Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes Visitors requesting to extend their stay in Jamaica may https://web.archive.org/web/20201021233312/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Health Ministry Looking to Launch Community COVID Conversation Programme https://web.archive.org/web/20201022002517/https://jis.gov.jm/health-ministry-looking-to-launch-community-covid-conversation-programme/" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to WHO ""Test, test, test,” was the call from The World Health Organization (WHO) director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, soon after COVID-19 was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. : https://web.archive.org/web/20201022002802/https://www.paho.org/en/stories/building-covid-19-testing-and-surveillance-across-jamaica Us Embassy website. All COVID-19 tests are administered at the discretion of the Jamaica Ministry of Health and Wellness. Visitors to Jamaica may be tested on arrival and/or if they seek medical care. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022003016/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing has not ceased https://web.archive.org/web/20201022003201/https://jis.gov.jm/contact-tracing-has-not-ceased-dr-tufton/" Jamaica,JAM,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to government site ""Wear a facemask: If possible, put on a facemask before you enter the building. If you can’t put on a facemask, try to keep a safe distance from other people (at least 6 feet away). This will help protect the people in the office or waiting room."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022003501/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/how-to-protect.html" Jamaica,JAM,20201022,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201109173254/https://moey.gov.jm/students-begin-home-lessons-october-5 https://web.archive.org/web/20201102183055/https://moey.gov.jm/clarification-face-face-instructions-independent-schools Some independent schools were allowed to open, but public schools remained closed" Jamaica,JAM,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf Between October 1 to October 31, 2020, any employee who is immunocompromised, has a medical certificate, or who need to take care of children or elderly family members may request to work from home. Further, any employee who is 65 years or older are not required to work at the workplace. Further, the workplace must have sanitizer or hand-washing areas readily available, support social distancing, and ensure ""effective ventilations systems are in operation.""" Jamaica,JAM,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf ""No small outdoor events (such as small outdoor concerts, parties, tailgate parties, round robins, religious celebrations, and festivals) shall be held during the period from October 6, 2020, to October 31, 2020.""" Jamaica,JAM,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf Gatherings in public are limited to 15, and marriage ceremonies are limited 50 people at any time (with mandatory masks and social distancing)." Jamaica,JAM,20201022,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201109180104/https://jis.gov.jm/health-ministry-looking-to-increase-taxi-operators-compliance-with-covid-protocols/ Public transportation hours are limited, and motor cars need to have all windows open and the air conditioning to be turned off. They also are ""limited to one person less than the maximum number of persons allowed to be carried under the relevant licence.' Buses are limited to seated passengers only, and all drivers and passengers need to be wearing a mask and have photo identification. Note, many taxi drivers are not following the guidelines, as outlined in the Disaster Risk Management Act, according to the statement by the Minister of Health and Wellness on October 24." Jamaica,JAM,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf "" During the period from October 20, 2020, to November 1, 2020, commencing at 9:00 pm on October 20, 2020, and ending at 5:00 am on November 1, 2020, each person is directed to remain at an abode or place of residence (including the yard) during the hours from 9:00 pm each day to 5:00 am on the following day.""" Jamaica,JAM,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201021233312/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/" Jamaica,JAM,20201022,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Are commercial flights operating? Yes Entry and Exit Requirements: Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes U.S. Citizens must request a travel authorization and upload proof of a negative PCR test. Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes Visitors requesting to extend their stay in Jamaica may https://web.archive.org/web/20201021233312/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/" Jamaica,JAM,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102171345/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/index.html They have launched this website with a dashboard of the number of cases and the breakdown of those cases based on age, gender, and geographical location. " Jamaica,JAM,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102171345/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/index.html Anyone can report their symptoms through this website and book an appointment, along with testing at public health sites. " Jamaica,JAM,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102174050/https://jis.gov.jm/features/contact-tracing-remains-effective-tool-in-containing-covid-19/ The public health staff are asking each COVID-19 positive person about their close contacts, and each close contact is notified about their risk and isolation guidelines. The public health staff are asking each COVID-19 positive person about their close contacts, and each close contact is notified about their risk and isolation guidelines." Jamaica,JAM,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf ""When in a public place (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes a workplace and a licensed public passenger vehicle, each person shall wear a mask fitted to that person's face so as to cover than person's nose and mouth""" Jamaica,JAM,20201030,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102183055/https://moey.gov.jm/clarification-face-face-instructions-independent-schools Some independent schools were allowed to open, but public schools still remain closed." Jamaica,JAM,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102161805/https://opm.gov.jm/news/covid-19-measure-extended-to-mid-november/ ""All businesses are encouraged to facilitate their employees working from home if they can do so.""" Jamaica,JAM,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102161805/https://opm.gov.jm/news/covid-19-measure-extended-to-mid-november/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf Public gatherings are limited to 15 people. Further, ""the ban on funerals, parties, and other events will continue. Burials will continue to be allowed with strict observation and enforcement of the 15-person rule until November 30, 2020.""" Jamaica,JAM,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf Gatherings are limited to 15 people until November 30, 2020." Jamaica,JAM,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf Public transportation by bus will be ""limited to seating passengers only,"" and public transportation by motor car will be ""limited to one person less than maximum allowed."" All passengers and drivers in either public transportation are required to wear a mask properly and have photo identification. " Jamaica,JAM,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102161805/https://opm.gov.jm/news/covid-19-measure-extended-to-mid-november/ ""The islandwide curfew will remain at 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM daily until November 16, 2020."" However, the curfew for Rae Town in Kingston and Cornwall Courts in St. James of 6:00PM to 5:00 AM will be extended until November 6, 2020. Further, people 65 or over are only allowed to leave their home once a day for necessities until November 30, 2020. " Jamaica,JAM,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102185556/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/ Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes" Jamaica,JAM,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102190031/https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/ International Travelers require a Travel Authorization form, and travelers from high risk countries, such as USA, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Panama require a negative COVID-19 test, administered with 10 days before travel, before boarding the flight. Non-residents visiting Jamaica for business for a period under 14 days and travelers who are staying at areas not under ""resilient corridors"" will be required to be tested and/or quarantined for 14 days. " Jamaica,JAM,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102171345/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/index.html They have launched this website with a dashboard of the number of cases and the breakdown of those cases based on age, gender, and geographical location. " Jamaica,JAM,20201030,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102171345/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/index.html Anyone can report their symptoms through this website and book an appointment, along with testing at public health sites. " Jamaica,JAM,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102174050/https://jis.gov.jm/features/contact-tracing-remains-effective-tool-in-containing-covid-19/ The public health staff are asking each COVID-19 positive person about their close contacts, and each close contact is notified about their risk and isolation guidelines." Jamaica,JAM,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf ""When in a public place (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes a workplace and a licensed public passenger vehicle, each person shall wear a mask fitted to that person's face so as to cover than person's nose and mouth""" Jamaica,JAM,20201103,C1: School closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201109162708/https://opm.gov.jm/news/holness-cautions-parents-to-keep-sick-children-at-home-as-some-schools-reopen/ They are starting a pilot program with trying to reopen 17 public schools around the country, while enforcing COVID protocols within the school." Jamaica,JAM,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102161805/https://opm.gov.jm/news/covid-19-measure-extended-to-mid-november/ ""All businesses are encouraged to facilitate their employees working from home if they can do so.""" Jamaica,JAM,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102161805/https://opm.gov.jm/news/covid-19-measure-extended-to-mid-november/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf Public gatherings are limited to 15 people. Further, ""the ban on funerals, parties, and other events will continue. Burials will continue to be allowed with strict observation and enforcement of the 15-person rule until November 30, 2020.""" Jamaica,JAM,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf Gatherings are limited to 15 people until November 30, 2020." Jamaica,JAM,20201103,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102175459/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-14-Order-2.pdf Public transportation by bus will be ""limited to seating passengers only,"" and public transportation by motor car will be ""limited to one person less than maximum allowed."" All passengers and drivers in either public transportation are required to wear a mask properly and have photo identification. " Jamaica,JAM,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102161805/https://opm.gov.jm/news/covid-19-measure-extended-to-mid-november/ ""The islandwide curfew will remain at 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM daily until November 16, 2020."" However, the curfew for Rae Town in Kingston and Cornwall Courts in St. James of 6:00PM to 5:00 AM will be extended until November 6, 2020. Further, people 65 or over are only allowed to leave their home once a day for necessities until November 30, 2020. " Jamaica,JAM,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102185556/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/ Is a curfew in place? Yes Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes" Jamaica,JAM,20201103,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102190031/https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/ International Travelers require a Travel Authorization form, and travelers from high risk countries, such as USA, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Panama require a negative COVID-19 test, administered with 10 days before travel, before boarding the flight. Non-residents visiting Jamaica for business for a period under 14 days and travelers who are staying at areas not under ""resilient corridors"" will be required to be tested and/or quarantined for 14 days. " Jamaica,JAM,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102171345/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/index.html They have launched this website with a dashboard of the number of cases and the breakdown of those cases based on age, gender, and geographical location. " Jamaica,JAM,20201103,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102171345/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201109164751/https://jis.gov.jm/communities-implored-to-cooperate-with-health-teams/ Anyone can report their symptoms through this website and book an appointment, along with testing at public health sites. However, some people are afraid to get tested due to being threatened from within the community. " Jamaica,JAM,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201102174050/https://jis.gov.jm/features/contact-tracing-remains-effective-tool-in-containing-covid-19/ The public health staff are asking each COVID-19 positive person about their close contacts, and each close contact is notified about their risk and isolation guidelines." Jamaica,JAM,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201109165519/https://www.moh.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Disaster-Risk-ManagementEnforcement-Measures-No.-15-Order.pdf ""When in a public place (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes a workplace and a licensed public passenger vehicle, each person shall wear a mask fitted to that person's face so as to cover than person's nose and mouth""" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,C1: School closing,1,1,"No update: https://archive.vn/5100y" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No update: https://archive.vn/5100y" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No update: https://archive.vn/5100y" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No update: https://archive.vn/5100y" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No update: https://archive.vn/5100y" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"'Is a curfew in place? Yes' https://archive.vn/KxzaS " Jamaica,JAM,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes https://archive.vn/KxzaS " Jamaica,JAM,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Category 4: Non-residents visiting Jamaica for other purposes including tourists not staying within the “resilient corridor” The pre-testing requirement described above is applicable to persons in this category if they are residents of locations designated as high risk by the Jamaican health authorities. Persons who are not required to pre-test may be required to be tested at the airport or other designated facility, if assessed by the health authorities as high-risk based on health screening and risk assessment on arrival. For persons required to be tested for COVID-19, the test will be a PCR test and a sample will be taken by oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabbing. They will then await their test results under quarantine at their hotel/intended address. Whether or not persons are required to be tested, they will be required to remain in quarantine at home for 14 days from their date of entry to Jamaica. If persons are required to be tested and their test is negative, they will be required to remain in quarantine at home for 14 days from their date of entry to Jamaica. If the test is positive, they will be isolated either at home or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities. https://archive.vn/k2Iy9 " Jamaica,JAM,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"No update: https://archive.vn/7CBdL" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No update: https://archive.vn/Js8G5" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dashboard in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102171345/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/index.html" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No update: https://archive.vn/aRiAn" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No update: https://archive.vn/aRiAn" Jamaica,JAM,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"12. The following directions are given to all persons in any public place— (a) subject to the exceptions listed in the Fourth Schedule, and except as otherwise provided in this Order, gatherings in any public place during the period from November 1, 2020, to November 30, 2020, shall not exceed 15 persons at a time; (b) each person at a gathering in a public place shall maintain a distance of at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) from other persons (“social distancing”); and (c) when in a public place (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes a workplace and a licensed public passenger vehicle), each person shall wear a mask fitted to that person’s face so as to cover that person’s nose and mouth. https://archive.vn/08QWG " Jamaica,JAM,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministory of Health and Wellness (MOHW) continues to post COVID-19 information on social media including daily updates on cases, new cases, and number of deaths. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201118165902/https://twitter.com/themohwgovjm/status/1329078033974665219" Jamaica,JAM,20201118,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to urge residents to wear a face mask. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201118222127/https://twitter.com/AnaiteeMills/status/1329185275562569737" Jamaica,JAM,20201118,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to urge residents to wear a face mask. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201118222127/https://twitter.com/AnaiteeMills/status/1329185275562569737" Jamaica,JAM,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Jamaica continues to impose mandatory 14-day isolations for travellers upon entry to the border. All residents of the identified high risk countries of USA, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Panama who are 12 years of age or over, are required to present an approved COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test result to the airline representative at check in. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124090632/https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/tas/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221743/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/" Jamaica,JAM,20201126,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"An Order under Disaster Risk Management Act has been amended to say that ALL gatherings, whether in public or private spaces, be no more than 15 persons. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126232501/https://twitter.com/themohwgovjm/status/1332103028468486149" Jamaica,JAM,20201126,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"An Order under Disaster Risk Management Act has been amended to say that ALL gatherings, whether in public or private spaces, be no more than 15 persons. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126232501/https://twitter.com/themohwgovjm/status/1332103028468486149" Jamaica,JAM,20201126,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"MOHW posts information how Jamaicans and residents can stay safe from COVID-19 during the holidays and what government protocols to put in place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126230335/https://twitter.com/themohwgovjm/status/1332097625214967808" Jamaica,JAM,20201127,C1: School closing,1,1,"One hundred and nine schools have been inspected and rated satisfactory by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, as part of the assessments for the phased reopening of schools in 2021. Pilots of face-to-face classes in 17 schools occurred earlier in November. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214051540/https://jis.gov.jm/109-schools-inspected-and-rated-satisfactory-for-phased-reopening-in-2021/" Jamaica,JAM,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Nighly curfew in effect for the entire month of December between 10pm and 5am with 7:00 pm and ending at 5:00 am curfew taking place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126232627/https://twitter.com/themohwgovjm/status/1332103352960884736" Jamaica,JAM,20201204,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Free COVID-19 testing is offered in specific locations. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205024551/https://twitter.com/theserhajm/status/1335049381045817345" Jamaica,JAM,20201207,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation systems such as Knutsford Express continue operations with special measures in place such as limited bus capacities, face mask mandates, and temperature checks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208032508/https://twitter.com/KnutsfordExpres/status/1336149400914173952" Jamaica,JAM,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"progressive school reopening is continuing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214195656/https://jis.gov.jm/education-ministry-exploring-opening-more-schools-under-the-e-covid-19-face-to-face-classroom-pilot/" Jamaica,JAM,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"as of 10 July 2020, work from home encouraged whenever possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214180015/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aoH0jF5Uww&feature=youtu.be" Jamaica,JAM,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The gathering limit is prosed to remain at 15 persons in public and private places.Prohibition of parties and events will remain https://web.archive.org/web/20201204151106/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-16-Order.pdf" Jamaica,JAM,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The gathering limit is prosed to remain at 15 persons in public and private places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201204151106/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-16-Order.pdf" Jamaica,JAM,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"no policy updates." Jamaica,JAM,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201204151106/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-16-Order.pdf" Jamaica,JAM,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"no policy updates" Jamaica,JAM,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201204151106/https://opm.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Disaster-Risk-Management-Enforcement-Measures-No.-16-Order.pdf" Jamaica,JAM,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201214204557/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/about-corona.html" Jordan,JOR,20200216,C8: International travel controls,0,,"https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20200218,C8: International travel controls,0,,"""All inbound and outbound flihgts, exept some commerical air cargo flights, are suspended. Land and sea boders are closed to passenger traffic."" https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On March 5, abriefing noted that a free hotline number, 111, will be established soon under the title ""Ask about Corona"" for inquiries about the virus, its symptoms and preliminary diagnosis. The ministry also organised a media tour of Queen Alia International Airport to view the newly installed thermal detectors and precautionary measures in dealing with arrivals. The Ministry of Health called on the public to avoid direct contact with any person showing symptoms of respiratory diseases and to maintain personal hygiene. The Jordan Ministry of Health has established the following hotline numbers for virus-related enquiries: 065004545 and 0778410186. https://web.archive.org/save/https://jordantimes.com/news/local/health-ministry-bolsters-measures-combat-spread-coronavirus" Jordan,JOR,20200305,H2: Testing policy,1,,"As of March 5, ""only one coronavirus case is confirmed in the Kingdom. The infected citizen is in good health condition and will be receiving the necessary treatment until he recovers and leaves the hospital. Suspected cases: Only one person was suspected of having the virus as he had direct contact with the infected citizen. The citizen is currently quarantined as a precaution. However, he tested negative for the virus. Quarantine: The total number of people quarantined has reached 59. All the quarantined arrived in Jordan from countries with corona cases. However, the total number of people who left the quarantine after 14 days has reached 208. None of them had the virus. Quarantine sites: Two COVID-19 quarantine sites were selected, namely the Epidemic Diseases Center (Isolation Center) of Al -Bashir Hospital and a hotel that was rented by the Health Ministry in Amman."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522130511/https://en.royanews.tv/news/20170/2020-03-05" Jordan,JOR,20200309,H2: Testing policy,2,,"UPDATED NOTE: The Jordanian Ministry of Health has designated the following seven hospitals for COVID-19 testing and isolation: Al Bashir Hospital – Amman Jordan University Hospital- Amman Prince Hamzah Hospital- Amman Zarqa New Public Hospital- Zarqa King Abdullah University Hospital- Irbid Karak Public Hospital – Karak Prince Hashim Military Hospital – Aqaba Foreigners may be tested at these hospitals but only when referred by health authorities and at the direction of a medical provider. U.S. citizens who feel ill should first call a health care provider for instructions prior to seeking in-person medical care. The Embassy cannot request tests on behalf of U.S. citizens in Jordan. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824165227/https://corona.moh.gov.jo/ar/MediaCenter/20 " Jordan,JOR,20200315,C1: School closing,3,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html " Jordan,JOR,20200315,C8: International travel controls,4,,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html " Jordan,JOR,20200317,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Officials are advised to keep pressing on the hotspots, continue testing every suspected case, and contact tracing of confirmed cases. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824170123/http://www.jordantimes.com/opinion/mohammad-majed-abufaraj/jordans-efforts-contain-covid-19-careful-interpretation-encouraging" Jordan,JOR,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110" Jordan,JOR,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110" Jordan,JOR,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110" Jordan,JOR,20200318,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110" Jordan,JOR,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110" Jordan,JOR,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-20031719110" Jordan,JOR,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""On March 18, the Ministry of Finance announced a host of measures ... [including] ... (i) the postponement, until the end of the year of the collection of sales tax on all domestic sectors, and imports related to health, and the supply of medicines ... (iv) the postponement of 70 percent of the value of customs duties for selected companies and the reduction of social security contributions from private sector establishments (from 21.75 to 5.25 percent). https://web.archive.org/web/20200615111345/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Jordan,JOR,20200322,E1: Income support,0,,"""On March 22, al-Ghad daily reported that the government will announce an aid package of 16 million Jordanian dinars ($22 million) to poor families, the elderly and ill in the form of food and medicine. The government is also studying options to help farmers and other sectors."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615110702/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/03/jordan-lockdown-economy-measures-coronavirus.html" Jordan,JOR,20200324,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Biolab has been authorized by the Jordanian Ministry of Health to do at home testing of Jordanians who think they may have the virus: http://web.archive.org/web/20200824165507/https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2949726711782665&set=a.559918227430204 " Jordan,JOR,20200329,E1: Income support,1,0,"""In an attempt to reduce the consequences on the poorest households, the Jordanian government established official prices for different commodities, including bread and vegetables. ... According to Basma Ishaqat, minister of social development, around 350,000 families have received financial and in-kind support since the virus outbreak."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615110849/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-jordan-economy-year-over-for-us" Jordan,JOR,20200329,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""Business owners have a three-month pause on paying their employees’ social security subscriptions and the minister of finance has postponed collecting sales tax from all local businesses."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615110849/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-jordan-economy-year-over-for-us" Jordan,JOR,20200421,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C " Jordan,JOR,20200427,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transported restrictions were lifted in the capital city of Amman from 27 April 2020, as part of a move aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus and allowed more businesses to reopen to help jump-start the cash-strapped economy. On 3 May 2020 Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said public transport will be allowed to return to full normal service with safety guidelines following the outbreak, but universities and schools will remain closed and a night curfew will continue. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508152328/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/jordan-lifts-curbs-economy-coronavirus-lockdown-eases-200503165530904.html 15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508133011/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508140006/https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://web.archive.org/web/20200508151110/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C " Jordan,JOR,20200427,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Public transported restrictions were lifted in the capital city of Amman from 27 April 2020, as part of a move aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus and allowed more businesses to reopen to help jump-start the cash-strapped economy. On 3 May 2020 Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said public transport will be allowed to return to full normal service with safety guidelines following the outbreak, but universities and schools will remain closed and a night curfew will continue. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508152328/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/jordan-lifts-curbs-economy-coronavirus-lockdown-eases-200503165530904.html 15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508133011/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508140006/https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://web.archive.org/web/20200508151110/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C " Jordan,JOR,20200502,C1: School closing,3,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508133011/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN " Jordan,JOR,20200502,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508133011/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508140006/https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C " Jordan,JOR,20200502,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508133011/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508140006/https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://web.archive.org/web/20200508151110/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C " Jordan,JOR,20200502,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508133011/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508140006/https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://web.archive.org/web/20200508151110/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C 3 May 2020 Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said on Sunday businesses and industries would now be able to resume production. Public transport will resume normal service, but universities and schools will remain closed as night curfew continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508152328/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/jordan-lifts-curbs-economy-coronavirus-lockdown-eases-200503165530904.html " Jordan,JOR,20200502,C8: International travel controls,4,,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the government would “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508140006/https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 21 April 2020 The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C " Jordan,JOR,20200504,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transported restrictions were lifted in the capital city of Amman from 27 April 2020, as part of a move aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus and allowed more businesses to reopen to help jump-start the cash-strapped economy. On 3 May 2020, Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said public transport will be allowed to return to full normal service with safety guidelines following the outbreak, but universities and schools will remain closed and a night curfew will continue. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508152328/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/jordan-lifts-curbs-economy-coronavirus-lockdown-eases-200503165530904.html 15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508133011/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508140006/https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://web.archive.org/web/20200508151110/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C " Jordan,JOR,20200506,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"6 May 2020 Also speaking during the press briefing, Minister of State for Media Affairs Amjad Adaileh reiterated that all economic sectors are reopening as of Wednesday, including those that were not allowed to operate fully during the lockdown. Establishments will be permitted to work at full production capacity provided that the percentage of Jordanian employment does not fall below 75 per cent. He added that all governorates will remain closed, as movement among the governorates will be restricted to only permit holders, while curfew passes for private sector workers who need such permits can be issued through their workplaces through the previous mechanism. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508155207/https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/zero-new-coronavirus-cases-within-jordan-7th-day-running-jaber-says" Jordan,JOR,20200509,C8: International travel controls,4,,"15 March 2020 Prime Minister Omar Al-Razzaz announced the suspension of educational institutions (kindergartens, nurseries, schools, universities, colleges, institutions and training institutes) from Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, for two weeks. He stressed that it was decided to “suspend all flights to and from the Kingdom from Tuesday 17 March 2020, until further notice, except commercial freight.” The Jordanian government also called for halting all public events and gatherings, including mourning houses and weddings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2181011/egypt-jordan-shut-schools-universities-virus-hit-cases-increase 17 March 2020 Jordan's King Abdullah has approved a national defence law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a state of emergency to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic. The royal decree issued on Tuesday allows Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz to impose curfews, close businesses and place restrictions on freedom of movement of the people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083052/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html 18 March 2020 The cabinet announced the closure of all government agencies except hospitals from Wednesday, 18 March 2020 and ordered private firms to also close their offices and send employees home. All shops in malls would be shut apart from those selling food and medicine. Gatherings of more than 10 people will be banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508133011/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordans-monarch-announces-state-of-emergency-to-combat-coronavirus-idUKKBN2143IN 07 April 2020 Flights to Jordan are suspended. This does not apply to emergency, humanitarian, medevac, repatriation, United Nations and state/diplomatic flights, technical stops if crew and passengers do not disembark. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508140006/https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 22 April 2020 Selected sectors were allowed to reopen and operate with a manpower of 30%. The Tafilah, Karak, and Ma’an governorates were closed to the outside, so that all sectors within those areas could reopen as in the Aqaba governorate. The government also started organizing the return of Jordanians that were abroad at the onset of the crisis and had not been able to return given the interruption of international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://web.archive.org/web/20200508151110/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-jordan-lockdown/jordan-eases-coronavirus-curfew-and-reopens-more-businesses-idUKKCN2292RC 30 April 2020 Commercial activities in malls and shopping centers have been permitted, except for restaurants, cinemas, entertainment places and children's playgrounds, which will remain closed. Strict distancing measures are being implemented and the government announced it will issue a new Defense Order under which penalties will be imposed on establishments and public transport entities that do not adhere to public safety and security measures put in place to combat the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C 3 May 2020 Minister of Industry and Trade Tariq Hammouri said on Sunday businesses and industries would now be able to resume production. Public transport will resume normal service, but universities and schools will remain closed as night curfew continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508152328/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/jordan-lifts-curbs-economy-coronavirus-lockdown-eases-200503165530904.html 6 May 2020 Also speaking during the press briefing, Minister of State for Media Affairs Amjad Adaileh reiterated that all economic sectors are reopening as of Wednesday, including those that were not allowed to operate fully during the lockdown. Establishments will be permitted to work at full production capacity provided that the percentage of Jordanian employment does not fall below 75 per cent. He added that all governorates will remain closed, as movement among the governorates will be restricted to only permit holders, while curfew passes for private sector workers who need such permits can be issued through their workplaces through the previous mechanism. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508155207/https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/zero-new-coronavirus-cases-within-jordan-7th-day-running-jaber-says " Jordan,JOR,20200512,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Government of Jordan made it a requirement for all schools to be closed despite lifting some lockdown restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517165058/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338666/jordan-authorities-to-lift-restrictions-on-economic-activity-from-may-6-update-18" Jordan,JOR,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Workplaces are opening if Jordanians comprise 75% of employees. There will be lower levels of staff and social distancing and hygiene measures will be implemented. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517165058/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338666/jordan-authorities-to-lift-restrictions-on-economic-activity-from-may-6-update-18 https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html" Jordan,JOR,20200512,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events are canceled to adhere to restrictions on gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517164310/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html" Jordan,JOR,20200512,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All gatherings of groups of more than 10 are Banned despite lifting lockdown restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517165058/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338666/jordan-authorities-to-lift-restrictions-on-economic-activity-from-may-6-update-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20200517164310/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html" Jordan,JOR,20200512,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As lockdown measures are being lifted, public transport is resuming, but the capacity will only be 50% of what it was before. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517165058/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338666/jordan-authorities-to-lift-restrictions-on-economic-activity-from-may-6-update-18" Jordan,JOR,20200512,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"lockdown restrictions are being lifted to allow some work https://web.archive.org/web/20200517164310/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html" Jordan,JOR,20200512,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Internal travel between provinces is restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517165058/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338666/jordan-authorities-to-lift-restrictions-on-economic-activity-from-may-6-update-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20200517164310/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html" Jordan,JOR,20200512,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land and sea borders are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517164310/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/jordan-imposes-state-emergency-curb-coronavirus-pandemic-200317191104773.html" Jordan,JOR,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Prime Minister Omar Razzaz announced that small neighborhood grocery and convenience stores along with pharmacies, drinking-water stores, and bakeries, will be allowed to open from 10:00 to 18:00. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728225740/https://www.almamlakatv.com/news/%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%AD-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A1%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%A1-36310" Jordan,JOR,20200520,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Ministry of Health urges to use the Aman application to alert in case of contact with an infected person. AMAN App, a mobile application that notifies users if they happened to be in the vicinity of a diagnosed coronavirus patient, has “helped make contact tracing faster and more resource-efficient”. Sources: http://archive.fo/xTiy9 http://archive.fo/QmtHh" Jordan,JOR,20200526,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Mr Al Adaileh said reopening businesses did not mean that the danger had passed, and that the public must “live with the reality of the disease"". Public sector employees were allowed to return to work on Tuesday. Authorities expected that under a phased plan, 60 per cent of workers would return this week. https://web.archive.org/web/20200719063539/https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/coronavirus-jordan-to-reopen-religious-sites-from-next-week-1.1026026" Jordan,JOR,20200526,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of 26 May, Jordan's borders and international airports remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824080609/https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/coronavirus-jordan-to-reopen-religious-sites-from-next-week-1.1026026" Jordan,JOR,20200605,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of 5 June, Jordan's Government is easing some restrictions by allowing businesses and traffic to resume normal operations. However, schools, colleges, and kindergartens will remain closed until further notice. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824070032/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/jordan-takes-major-step-post-coronavirus-normality-200605184050646.html" Jordan,JOR,20200606,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Authorities announced on 4 June that Jordan will ease most of the restrictions introduced due to the current pandemic, effective 6 June. From this date, the nationwide curfew will be shortened, inter-provincial travel will be permitted, sports events will be permitted without spectators and worship places, restaurants, nurseries, cafes, and hotels will be allowed to reopen. Strict health and preventative measures will be in place for reopening businesses. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824074726/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348221/jordan-authorities-to-further-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-6-update-22" Jordan,JOR,20200606,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"6 June 2020 The Jordanian government is moving ahead with steps to resume most economic activities and end movement restrictions after months of lockdown measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. Business activities, cafes and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers again while a ban on travel between cities will also be lifted. Residents will be able to use their vehicles daily between 6am and 12pm without the need for special permits, while domestic flights will also resume. Authorities have also allowed regular and congregational prayers at the country's mosques and churches provided that worshippers will obey physical-distancing guidelines and wear face masks. International travel, however, will remain shuttered for now, while schools, colleges, kindergartens, public parks, movie theatres and festival activities will also stay closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824075818/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/jordan-takes-major-step-post-coronavirus-normality-200605184050646.html" Jordan,JOR,20200606,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From 6 June, all domestic tourism destinations are now open at full capacity for locals and expatriates residing in Jordan. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824081203/http://international.visitjordan.com/MediaCenter/ShowNews/16 http://web.archive.org/web/20200824075818/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/jordan-takes-major-step-post-coronavirus-normality-200605184050646.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200824080911/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348221/jordan-authorities-to-further-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-6-update-22" Jordan,JOR,20200606,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Despite the rollback in the measures imposed by the Government, Jordan's international borders will remain closed as of 6 June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824081203/http://international.visitjordan.com/MediaCenter/ShowNews/16 http://web.archive.org/web/20200824075818/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/jordan-takes-major-step-post-coronavirus-normality-200605184050646.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200824080911/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348221/jordan-authorities-to-further-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-6-update-22" Jordan,JOR,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz said on 4 June that Jordan is returning to near normality, by reopening hotels and cafes, allowing sporting events without spectators and shortening night curfews. The government in recent weeks relaxed some measures that had throttled the economy, reopening most businesses and factories to avert mass layoffs and bankruptcies. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824071959/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-jordan/jordan-to-reopen-hotels-cafes-in-further-easing-of-covid-19-lockdown-idUSKBN23B2JI" Jordan,JOR,20200622,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of Jordan has a dedicated COVID-19 website that includes updated data, illustrations, FAQs, and preventive measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824082315/https://corona.moh.gov.jo/en" Jordan,JOR,20200622,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As of June 20, just over 1,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and only nine have died. Testing facilities are available across the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824164730/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/views/news/middle-east/2020/06/29/Jordan-s-response-to-coronavirus-Leave-no-one-behind http://web.archive.org/web/20200824164615/https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2020/05/jordan-researchers-create-a-cheaper-faster-coronavirus-test/" Jordan,JOR,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"On 27 June, Jordan's Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply granted approval for entertainment and recreation activities within tourist resorts to resume. Amusement parks and arcades will also be allowed to reopen. However, social distancing measures are still in place encouraging individuals to keep 1.5 meters (5 ft) apart and wear gloves and masks in public spaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824074249/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/354986/jordan-authorities-allow-entertainment-activities-in-resorts-to-resume-but-suspend-repatriation-efforts-june-27-update-24" Jordan,JOR,20200628,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Jordan will halt its reparation flights after a spike in corona virus cases. https://web.archive.org/node/1696626/middle-east" Jordan,JOR,20200710,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools still closed and goverment planning to reopen them in September. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108224810/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/07/jordan-open-schools-coronavirus-covid19-spread.html" Jordan,JOR,20200710,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Weddings, conferences and festivals are not permitted. Source: http://archive.fo/lipzo" Jordan,JOR,20200710,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No changes to stay at home requirements were found." Jordan,JOR,20200710,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Commercial flights in and out of Jordan are suspended and all land and sea borders are closed. Some commercial operators have been able, in exceptional cases, to negotiate flights out of Jordan. Source: http://archive.fo/c0Ep2#selection-591.0-591.195" Jordan,JOR,20200710,E1: Income support,1,0,"No up to date information on this was found." Jordan,JOR,20200710,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No up to date information on this was found." Jordan,JOR,20200710,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A coordinated public campaign by the Ministry of Health is being undertaken. This includes the use of the “Sahtak” (your health) application for smartphones, which provides users with the latest information and news related to the COVID-19 disease, in addition to guidelines and warnings pertaining to the Kingdom’s epidemiological status. Source: http://archive.fo/gP6PE" Jordan,JOR,20200716,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Ministry of Health has renewed its call on citizens to abide by precautionary measures, mainly wearing face masks and maintaining physical distancing, as well as using the “Aman” (Safety) application, which alerts users if they come into contact with a person infected with the virus. Source: http://archive.fo/6z5xi" Jordan,JOR,20200805,C8: International travel controls,4,,"International flights were supposed to resume today (5th August 2020), however have been delayed further due to a spike in COVID-19 infections in neighbouring countries including Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. Repatriation flights from the Gulf states will continue to operate. http://archive.fo/osKor" Jordan,JOR,20200805,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 5th August 2020, Defence order 11 was reactivated, requiring members of the public to adhere to health and safety guidelines in public spaces. individuals who break the law will have to pay a fine ranging between JD 20 and JD 50. Meanwhile, businesses and staff members could face fines ranging between JD 100 and JD 200, and a two-week temporary closure. Social events including weddings, large gatherings, funerals and banquets which are violating these regulations will be prevented https://web.archive.org/web/20200806223907/https://en.royanews.tv/news/21714/Defence-Order-11--Emphasis--on-business-owners--responsibility" Jordan,JOR,20200807,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,""" Jordan restricts gatherings to 20 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200819000926/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20200807,E1: Income support,1,0,"No update found." Jordan,JOR,20200807,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No update found." Jordan,JOR,20200815,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Rules introduced making face masks mandatory in closed public spaces as of August 15 https://web.archive.org/web/20201014144734/https://www.tellerreport.com/news/2020-08-11-jordan--face-masks-are-mandatory-as-of-august-15-----and-fines-reach-%24-300.rJQ_7bGlMw.html" Jordan,JOR,20200827,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""persons entering Jordan from countries classified as ""green"" by the Jordanian authorities must spend between seven and 28 days in quarantine. It is possible that the Jordanian authorities will determine accommodation for this period and that PCR tests will be performed both after entry and before exit."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831220209/https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/aussenpolitik/laender/jordanien-node/jordaniensicherheit/218008" Jordan,JOR,20200901,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Nearly two million children returned to school in Jordan on Tuesday after a five month-absence, although authorities were forced to suspend teaching in some areas due to a spike in cases of COVID-19, officials said. Several schools for Palestinian refugees and state schools were closed in some neighborhoods of the capital, Amman, after cases doubled in the city of 3 million in recent days."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909084121/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-jordan-schools/most-schools-reopen-in-jordan-amid-covid-19-spike-idUSKBN25S59B" Jordan,JOR,20200901,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation remains operational at 50% capacity and mask wearing is mandatory. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909093411/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200909091639/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jordan/coronavirus" Jordan,JOR,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""On Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 12 p.m., the Government of Jordan implemented a lockdown for the city of Sahab, located in the southeast of the Amman governate, until the epidemiological situation in the city stabilizes."" The lockdown was lifted on September 1. However, ""curfew hours in Sahab will be implemented as the rest of the governorates, to start at 10pm until 6am"". Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909103626/https://jo.usembassy.gov/health-alert-82720/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200909104450/https://en.royanews.tv/news/22112/Lockdown-lifted-in-Sahab-on-Tuesday" Jordan,JOR,20200901,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Information Minister Amjad Al-Adayla, announced that Jordan will reopen its main airport to regular flights from Tuesday, September 8, after an almost six-month shutdown over novel coronavirus fears. Until that date, commercial flights in and out of Jordan will be suspended and land and sea borders will remain closed. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909091639/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jordan/coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20200909091543/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1728571/middle-east " Jordan,JOR,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""By law, everyone must comply with social distancing by keeping 1.5 metres away from other people when outside the home, and by wearing gloves and a mask when entering public places such as government buildings, shops, companies and health centres. Failure to comply with these rules is punishable by a fine."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909091639/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jordan/coronavirus" Jordan,JOR,20200902,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""On September 2, 2020, the Government of Jordan announced it will impose a 24-hour comprehensive curfew in Amman and Zarqa governorates from Thursday, September 3 at 11:00 p.m. through Friday, September 4 at 11:00 p.m. As with previous comprehensive curfews, no one should move outside the home during this period without a valid movement pass and authorization from the Government of Jordan. In addition to the comprehensive curfew, the daily evening curfew remains in effect nationwide from 11 p.m. through 6 a.m. for individuals, and from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for commercial establishments, e.g. restaurants, shops, and malls."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909095052/https://jo.usembassy.gov/health-alert-24-hour-comprehensive-curfew-september-3-2020/" Jordan,JOR,20200908,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On September 8, Jordan reopened its main airport after a six-month shutdown. Authorities have set out rules for incoming passengers depending on the epidemiological situation in their countries of provenance, with all travelers tested for the Covid-19 illness on arrival. Countries are classified into three categories, red, yellow and green - depending on the epidemiological scale of the COVID-19 outbreak in each respective country: - Passengers arriving from countries classified as green will not be sent to quarantine, provided their COVID-19 tests are negative; - Those arriving from yellow-listed countries will be required institutional quarantine for seven days and then to home-quarantine for another seven days; - Passengers from red-listed counties will undergo the same quarantine period but would be required to wear tracking bracelets during their one-week home isolation. - Travellers from countries not listed in any of the categories cannot currently visit Jordan. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909091639/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jordan/coronavirus https://www.arabnews.com/node/1728571/middle-east https://www.france24.com/en/20200908-jordan-reopens-main-airport-after-six-month-shutdown http://web.archive.org/web/20200909102221/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1729381/middle-east https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo/Country-Categories.html (unable to archive) https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/travel/jordan-reopens-to-international-flights-what-you-need-to-know-before-travelling-there-1.1074949 (unable to archive)" Jordan,JOR,20200917,C1: School closing,3,1,"After schools started reopening, they began to close again due to rise in cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924210708/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN26D2EG " Jordan,JOR,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants, coffee shops and bars were also closed for two weeks, thereby closing some workplaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924210708/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN26D2EG " Jordan,JOR,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The authorities imposed up to a one-year prison term for any one hosting a wedding or social or public gatherings where over 20 people are present. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924210708/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN26D2EG" Jordan,JOR,20200917,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"I would say this is not a full on requirement any longer, but rather recommended as the government promised not to impose a second lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924210708/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN26D2EG " Jordan,JOR,20200925,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Jordanian government is also implementing a package of enhanced restrictions between Thursday, September 17, and October 1. The measures include the closure of schools, places of worship, and markets during the two week period. Restaurants and cafes are only able to provide delivery and takeaway services. Punishments for those violating restrictions have also been increased. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004210634/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/380606/jordan-authorities-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-nationwide-september-17-update-35" Jordan,JOR,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Jordanian government is also implementing a package of enhanced restrictions between Thursday, September 17, and October 1. The measures include the closure of schools, places of worship, and markets during the two week period. Restaurants and cafes are only able to provide delivery and takeaway services. Punishments for those violating restrictions have also been increased. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004210634/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/380606/jordan-authorities-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-nationwide-september-17-update-35" Jordan,JOR,20200925,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Jordan,JOR,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""As per Defense Order No. 16, wedding parties, mournings, and social gatherings of all kinds exceeding twenty people are banned, according to Adaileh."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004210306/https://menafn.com/1100814917/Jordan-Government-announces-Defense-Order-16-says-Adaileh https://web.archive.org/web/20201004210111/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20200925,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""The Government of Jordan has closed restaurants, public spaces, and most schools until at least October 1, 2020. Religious services, including those at mosques and churches, are also suspended. In addition, the Government of Jordan has implemented social distancing regulations and mandatory mask-wearing in business establishments, public transportation, and government facilities due to COVID-19. Jordan restricts gatherings to 20 people. Delivery services for food, public transportation, and health services remain available."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004210111/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20200925,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""On September 14, 2020, the Jordanian Government adjusted the curfew for economic establishments to 12 a.m. (midnight) and for individuals to 1 a.m., both ending at 6 a.m. the following morning."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004210111/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Jordan,JOR,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201004210111/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20200925,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Regularly scheduled flights from Amman's Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) resumed on September 8. Rules for incoming passengers depend on the epidemiological situation in their countries of origin, with a color-coded classification list regularly updated by the Transport Ministry. The latest list can be found here. A minimum of one week of self-isolation to a maximum of two weeks of quarantine may be required for arriving passengers. All travelers will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test administered in the previous 72-hours prior to travel and will also be required to be tested on arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004210634/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/380606/jordan-authorities-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-nationwide-september-17-update-35 https://web.archive.org/web/20201004211102/https://www.visitjordan.gov.jo/Country-Categories.html" Jordan,JOR,20200925,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""The Government of Jordan has closed restaurants, public spaces, and most schools until at least October 1, 2020. Religious services, including those at mosques and churches, are also suspended. In addition, the Government of Jordan has implemented social distancing regulations and mandatory mask-wearing in business establishments, public transportation, and government facilities due to COVID-19. Jordan restricts gatherings to 20 people. Delivery services for food, public transportation, and health services remain available."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004210111/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201002,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""The Jordanian government will impose a 24-hour curfew in the town of Al-Qasr (Karak province) from Friday, October 2, until October 9 due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the area. From 06:00 (local time) on Friday, only those with special permits from local authorities will be allowed to travel in and out of Al-Qasr until October 9. Similar restrictions are in effect in Baqaa Camp (Balqa province) and the Batrawi and New Zarqa areas of Zarqa province until October 8, as well as Ghor Al-Safi and Ghor Al-Mazra'a in Karak province until Sunday, October 4."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201004211724/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385006/jordan-authorities-to-impose-full-curfew-restrictions-in-al-qasr-between-october-2-9-update-37" Jordan,JOR,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The US embassy stated that as of 6th October 2020, there will be a nationwide comprehensive curfew which will affect workplaces as follows:?'Restaurants?and other businesses?re-opened?operations?starting October 1?but will be subject to the scheduled comprehensive curfew.? Dine-in service at restaurants is only available to customers who have installed the Aman.jo tracking app on their phones'. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015100923/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As of 6th October 2020, there will be a nationwide comprehensive curfew? every Friday at 12:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. Sunday. The nightly curfew will remain in effect nationwide from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., and 12:00 a.m. to 6 a.m. for commercial establishments. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015100923/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Internal movement is banned during the curfew hours (see above). https://web.archive.org/web/20201015100923/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201007,E1: Income support,1,0,"On 7th October 2020, Jordan's Social Security Corporation (SSC) 'announced its decision to include restaurants and coffee shops in the Himayah programme... Under the programme, the SSC said it pledges to allocate 50 per cent of salaries for active subscribers and those who subscribe in October, where the paid amount shall not be less than JD220 and not more than JD400.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201015101902/https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/business/story/Jordan_Social_Security_Corporation_includes_restaurants_cafes_in_Himayah_programme-SNG_186517349/" Jordan,JOR,20201016,C1: School closing,3,1,"Np updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140700/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140700/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140700/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140700/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201016,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140700/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140700/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140700/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201016,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140700/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201016,E1: Income support,1,0,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Jordan,JOR,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Jordan,JOR,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Jordan,JOR,20201016,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Jordan,JOR,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Jordan,JOR,20201023,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and universities will continue with distance learning until the end of the current term. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103013431/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/395416/jordan-five-day-nationwide-lockdown-to-be-imposed-from-november-11-update-45" Jordan,JOR,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201103012958/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/392936/jordan-authorities-announce-reopening-of-three-border-crossings-from-october-29-update-44" Jordan,JOR,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201103012958/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/392936/jordan-authorities-announce-reopening-of-three-border-crossings-from-october-29-update-44" Jordan,JOR,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Jordan continues to restrict gatherings to 20 people.?? https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201023,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Government of Jordan continues to implement social distancing regulations and mandatory mask wearing in business establishments, public transportation, and government facilities due to COVID-19.? https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Jordanian authorities announced on Tuesday, October 20, that a total lockdown will be implemented nationwide every Friday until December 31, amid an increase in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country. The lockdown comes in place of a recent total weekend lockdown that took place from October 16-18. In addition to the introduction, a partial night-time curfew for all other days has been amended to 23:00 - 06:00 (local time). Businesses are allowed to operate between 06:00 - 22:00 as of Saturday, October 24. Individuals in Jordan will be required to stay in their homes and limit nonessential movement for the duration of curfew hours. Medical personnel and other essential workers are exempt from the measure. Jordanian armed forces will reportedly be deployed nationwide to enforce the measure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103015810/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/391751/jordan-weekly-friday-lockdown-introduced-until-december-31-update-43" Jordan,JOR,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201023,C8: International travel controls,2,,"no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201023,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face-masks and protective gloves remain mandatory in public spaces and infractions are punishable by fines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103013431/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/395416/jordan-five-day-nationwide-lockdown-to-be-imposed-from-november-11-update-45" Jordan,JOR,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Authorities announced on Tuesday, October 20, that a total lockdown will be implemented nationwide every Friday until December 31, amid an increase in COVID-19 cases in the country. The lockdown comes in place of a recent total weekend lockdown that took place from October 16-18. In addition to the introduction, a partial night-time curfew for all other days has been amended to 23:00 - 06:00 (local time). Businesses have been permitted to operate between 06:00 - 22:00 as of Saturday, October 24. Individuals in Jordan will be required to stay in their homes and limit nonessential movement for the duration of curfew hours. Medical personnel and other essential workers are exempt from the measure. Jordanian armed forces will reportedly be deployed nationwide to enforce the measure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103012958/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/392936/jordan-authorities-announce-reopening-of-three-border-crossings-from-october-29-update-44" Jordan,JOR,20201029,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Event Jordanian authorities announced the reopening of three land border crossings with Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the West Bank from Thursday, October 29, following a seven-month closure due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The crossings to be reopened are the Al-Mudawara Crossing (Saudi Arabia), the Jordan River Crossing (Israel), and the King Hussein Bridge (West Bank). Those wishing to enter via the land crossings will be required to meet current entry requirements, follow social distancing measures, and pre-register on the 'visit Jordan' e-platform. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103012958/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/392936/jordan-authorities-announce-reopening-of-three-border-crossings-from-october-29-update-44" Jordan,JOR,20201101,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and universities will continue with distance learning until the end of the current term. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103013431/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/395416/jordan-five-day-nationwide-lockdown-to-be-imposed-from-november-11-update-45" Jordan,JOR,20201101,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201101,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201101,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201101,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201030202206/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201104,C1: School closing,3,1,"No general changes in policy. A weekend lockdown period is expected to begin on 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231956/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/397246/jordan-authorities-shorten-nationwide-lockdown-november-12-update-46" Jordan,JOR,20201104,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No general changes in policy. A weekend lockdown period is expected to begin on 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231956/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/397246/jordan-authorities-shorten-nationwide-lockdown-november-12-update-46" Jordan,JOR,20201104,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No general changes in policy. A weekend lockdown period is expected to begin on 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231956/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/397246/jordan-authorities-shorten-nationwide-lockdown-november-12-update-46" Jordan,JOR,20201104,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No general changes in policy. A weekend lockdown period is expected to begin on 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231956/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/397246/jordan-authorities-shorten-nationwide-lockdown-november-12-update-46" Jordan,JOR,20201104,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No general changes in policy. A weekend lockdown period is expected to begin on 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231956/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/397246/jordan-authorities-shorten-nationwide-lockdown-november-12-update-46" Jordan,JOR,20201104,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No general changes in policy. A weekend lockdown period is expected to begin on 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231956/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/397246/jordan-authorities-shorten-nationwide-lockdown-november-12-update-46" Jordan,JOR,20201104,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No general changes in policy. A weekend lockdown period is expected to begin on 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231956/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/397246/jordan-authorities-shorten-nationwide-lockdown-november-12-update-46" Jordan,JOR,20201104,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No general changes in policy. A weekend lockdown period is expected to begin on 12 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231956/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/397246/jordan-authorities-shorten-nationwide-lockdown-november-12-update-46" Jordan,JOR,20201104,E1: Income support,1,0,"No changes in policy since October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231653/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Jordan,JOR,20201104,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No changes in policy since October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231653/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Jordan,JOR,20201104,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates since 19 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201104,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No updates since 19 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201104,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updates since 19 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201104,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates since 19 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108231940/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools, universities, cultural centers and vocational training institutes will continue remote learning until the end of the first semester (late December). https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Jordan restricts gatherings to 20 people.? https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Is public transportation operating? Yes.?? Masks are required and social distancing practices are in effect for public transportation.? For taxis and app-based methods of transportation, passengers are required to sit in the back seat of the vehicle. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On November 2, the Government of Jordan announced a five-day comprehensive curfew beginning on November 10 at 10 p.m. The curfew will conclude at 6 a.m. on Sunday, November 15. Jordan also has a Friday curfew in place as well as a nightly curfew. Delivery services for food?and?public transportation?remain available?during non-curfew hours. ?Access to emergency health services remains available. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On October 20, the Government of Jordan announced it will impose a weekly nationwide comprehensive curfew on Fridays, starting every Thursday evening at 9:00 p.m. for businesses and 10:00 p.m. for individuals and ending every Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. The Friday comprehensive curfew will be in place until the end of 2020. n addition to the comprehensive curfew on Fridays, a nightly nationwide curfew is in effect starting every evening at 9 p.m. for businesses and 10 p.m. for individuals and ending the following morning at 6 a.m. Individuals are required to stay in their homes during the set curfew hours. There are some exceptions to this, including those the Jordanian National Center for Security and Crisis Management (NCSCM). https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,C8: International travel controls,2,,"There is airport testing upon arrival in Jordan.? A?40 JD?payment?is required online in advance.? Since October 7,?passengers may now leave the airport after testing and go directly to their homes, with results arriving later by text message. All incoming arrivals that test negative for COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 14 days regardless of their country of origin. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will be subject to the Government of Jordan regulations for quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,E1: Income support,1,0,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115215157/https://corona.moh.gov.jo/en/page/1031/FAQs https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115215157/https://corona.moh.gov.jo/en/page/1031/FAQs https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115215157/https://corona.moh.gov.jo/en/page/1031/FAQs https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change: The Ministry of Health has approved 8 laboratories to perform COVID-19 diagnostic testing https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"no noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115215157/https://corona.moh.gov.jo/en/page/1031/FAQs" Jordan,JOR,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"no noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115215157/https://corona.moh.gov.jo/en/page/1031/FAQs" Jordan,JOR,20201115,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213638/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115215157/https://corona.moh.gov.jo/en/page/1031/FAQs" Jordan,JOR,20201116,C1: School closing,3,1,"no change: Schools, universities, cultural centers and vocational training institutes will continue remote learning until the end of the first semester (late December). https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No changes in policy: Jordan restricts gatherings to 20 people.? https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Updating to 0 per the Interpretation Guide Some examples that could indicate a 0 (no policy): Public transport is open but with social distancing and mask wearing requirements."" Per Embassy site: Is public transportation operating? Yes.??Masks are required and social distancing practices are in effect for public transportation.? For taxis and app-based methods of transportation, passengers are required to sit in the back seat of the vehicle. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On November 2, the Government of Jordan announced a five-day comprehensive curfew beginning on November 10 at 10 p.m. The curfew concluded at 6 a.m. on Sunday, November 15 though the Friday Comprehensive Curfew remains in effect. Detailed below: Friday Comprehensive Curfew: On October 20, the Government of Jordan announced it will impose a weekly nationwide comprehensive curfew on Fridays, starting every Thursday evening at 9:00 p.m. for businesses and 10:00 p.m. for individuals and ending every Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. The Friday comprehensive curfew will be in place until the end of 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No changes noted: On October 25, the Government of Jordan announced it would open three land border crossings to Jordanian, Palestinian, and Saudi travelers only starting Thursday, October 29. The border crossings of King Hussein Bridge, Sheikh Hussein Bridge, and Al-Mudawara will operate with a limited capacity, and individuals will be subject to Jordanian health regulations and procedures upon entry, including COVID-19 testing and home quarantine. U.S. citizens, who do not also have Jordanian, Palestinian, or Saudi nationality, will not be allowed to cross at this time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes noted: All incoming arrivals that test negative for COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 14 days regardless of their country of origin. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will be subject to the Government of Jordan regulations for quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,E1: Income support,1,0,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201116,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Ministry of Health has approved 8 laboratories to perform COVID-19 diagnostic testing and A fine of up to 300 JD will be imposed against administrators of hospitals, health centers, or medical laboratories in the event of withholding confirmed COVID-19 infections from competent authorities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Jordan,JOR,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes noted: The Government of Jordan continues to implement social distancing regulations and mandatory mask?wearing in business establishments, public transportation, and government facilities due to COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123231644/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,C1: School closing,3,1,"no updates found https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no updates found https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no updates found https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Amid the growing number of local infections, the Ministry of Health has renewed its call on the public to abide by defence orders, as well as to adhere to precautionary measures, mainly wearing face masks and avoiding holding gatherings that exceed 20 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208001213/https://www.albawaba.com/news/jordan-registers-4187-covid-cases-51-virus-related-deaths-1396379 https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No updates, curfews remain in place until end of 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,E1: Income support,1,0,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Jordan,JOR,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20201208002726/https://jo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Japan,JPN,20200107,C8: International travel controls,1,,"WHO: ""Quarantine and screening measures have been enhanced for travelers from Wuhan city at the point of entries since 7 January."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200518195048/https://www.who.int/csr/don/17-january-2020-novel-coronavirus-japan-ex-china/en/ Cabinet Office: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518195156/https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/singi/novel_coronavirus/siryou/sidai.pdf" Japan,JPN,20200115,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare https://web.archive.org/web/20200422195743/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_10549.html (in Japanese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200422195825/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/10906000/000614804.pdf (in Japanese) The number of PCR tests since 15th Jan." Japan,JPN,20200115,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Cabinet Office http://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/singi/novel_coronavirus/th_siryou/sidai_r020130.pdf (in Japanese) The first case confirmed on 15th Jan." Japan,JPN,20200124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Cabinet Office https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/singi/novel_coronavirus/index.html https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/singi/novel_coronavirus/siryou/sidai.pdf" Japan,JPN,20200131,H2: Testing policy,1,,"National Institute of Infectious Diseases (Japan) https://web.archive.org/web/20200402171932/https://www.niid.go.jp/niid/images/epi/corona/2019nCoV-04-200131-en.pdf As of 31st Jan However, in the current situation, where the pretest probability is not sufficiently high, it is not realistic to try to detect all novel coronavirus infection cases, including mild cases, at quarantine stations and domestic medical institutions. " Japan,JPN,20200201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"“As of midnight this morning, it has become possible to implement measures as a Designated Infectious Disease, including hospitalization for the patients infected by the novel coronavirus. In addition, for the time being, we have started implementing extraordinary measures to deny entry of foreign nationals who have any history of staying in Hubei Province within 14 days and those who possess a Chinese passport issued by Hubei Province, unless there is any specific need. I ask all of you to exert efforts to avoid trouble on the ground, by preventing those to whom those measures apply from boarding aircraft, through collaboration among relevant parties, including airlines. Furthermore, I ask the immigration authority to strictly implement these measures, including identifying individuals to whom those measures apply with a system capable of smoothly and easily making the relevant determination, and to exert efforts to implement it adequately by sufficiently paying attention to individuals’ circumstances."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200518173226/http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/actions/202002/_00001.html" Japan,JPN,20200204,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Cabinet Office Twitter -- Published informational leaflet on COVID-19 control; free to reprint, reproduce (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413192433/https://twitter.com/kantei_saigai/status/1224589187719946240)" Japan,JPN,20200205,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All those on Princess Diamond cruise ship quarantined. Still a ban on Hubei Province arrivals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518195522/http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/actions/202002/_00006.html" Japan,JPN,20200206,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"National Institute of Infectious Diseases (Japan) https://www.niid.go.jp/niid/images/epi/corona/2019nCoV-02-200206-en.pdf Guidelines for Active Epidemiological Investigation in Patients with Novel Coronavirus Infection ? For ""close contacts,"" ask them to pay attention to their health conditions for 14 days after the last exposure, and to inform a healthcare center before visiting a medical institution if they develop a fever or respiratory symptoms. (Attached Investigation Form 3) ? If a ""close contact"" develops fever or respiratory symptoms, treat him/her as a subject for testing. Even when a close contact is assumed to be at a high risk of developing a severe novel coronavirus infection, monitor his/her health conditions without performing a test, while taking measures to reduce the risk of infection transmission if he/she presents with no symptoms. Pay careful attention to changes in the physical condition of a ""close contact"" who is assumed to be at high risk of developing a severe novel coronavirus infection." Japan,JPN,20200218,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government website -- Short movies for the public campaign on Coronavirus. Published on 18th Feb (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413193054/https://nettv.gov-online.go.jp/prg/prg20290.html)" Japan,JPN,20200218,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare https://web.archive.org/web/20200422195911/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html PCR testing system The flow chart of the PCR test mechanism https://web.archive.org/web/20200422195954/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/10900000/000606696.pdf The graph shows the data since 18th Feb." Japan,JPN,20200219,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Government FAQ: When should I wear a facemask? If you have symptoms such as coughing and sneezing, wearing a facemask is proved to be highly effective in catching the droplets, and therefore might help prevent the spread of viruses. The effectiveness of wearing a facemask to protect yourself from contracting viruses is thought to be very limited. If you wear a facemask in confined, badly ventilated spaces, it might help avoid catching droplets emitted from others but if you are in an open-air environment, the use of facemask is not very efficient. http://web.archive.org/web/20200225014045/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/dengue_fever_qa_00014.html#Q7" Japan,JPN,20200220,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Ministry of health, labour and welfare says ""From the perspective of preventing the spread of infection, we ask event organizers to reconsider the necessity of holding the event in consideration of the spread of infection and the situation at the venue. Regarding the holding of events, etc., the government does not currently make a uniform request for self-restraint."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200518113109/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/newpage_00002.html" Japan,JPN,20200225,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: ""Encourage employees and other personnel to take days off if they have fever or other flu-like symptoms, and promote teleworking and staggered office hours. Recommends/encourages 1) paid workers leave for those infected or showing symptoms, and 2) a transition to working from home (online)"" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518123447/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/10200000/000603611.pdf] " Japan,JPN,20200225,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"While government does not impose restrictions, it recommends organizers of events to make informed judgement about whether to hold or shut down events https://jp.reuters.com/article/japan-government-coronavirus-idJPKBN21506D https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/japan-calls-cancellation-events-coronavirus-200226131256898.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/02/4d5ff5744493-urgent-abe-asks-big-event-organizers-to-mull-cancelations-for-next-2-weeks.html" Japan,JPN,20200225,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/10200000/000603610.pdf Measures to be taken a) In communities where the number of patients continues to increase.; ·Switch to broader calls for refraining from going out, while reducing the scale of active epidemiology surveys and health observations on close contacts.""" Japan,JPN,20200225,H2: Testing policy,1,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200901195718/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/10200000/000603610.pdf" Japan,JPN,20200226,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Given that the government is extremely important in preventing the spread of infection over the past one or two weeks, there is a large-scale infection risk for nationwide sports and cultural events that attract a large number of people. In consideration of the above, we will request cancellation, postponement or reduction in size for the next two weeks."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518113109/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/newpage_00002.html]" Japan,JPN,20200226,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No restrictions in place, despite acknowledgement that ""there is a large-scale infection risk for nationwide sports and cultural events that attract a large number of people. In consideration of the above, we will request cancellation, postponement or reduction in size for the next two weeks."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518113109/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/newpage_00002.html]" Japan,JPN,20200228,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government website -- Movie for the appropriate way of hand washing. Published on 28th Feb, 2020 (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413192333/https://nettv.gov-online.go.jp/prg/prg20343.html)" Japan,JPN,20200301,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Government instructs mask sellers to sell directly to the government ""In light of such a situation and the request from Governor of Hokkaido Suzuki, we intend to deliver facial masks that the Government has made a lump-sum purchase of to the residents of the municipalities in Hokkaido, where the number of patients are increasing. We have decided to instruct manufacturers of facial masks to sell them to the Government, pursuant to the Act on Emergency Measures for Stabilizing Living Conditions of the Public. I ask the relevant Ministries and Agencies, including the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, to start working on specific measures so as to deliver facial masks to the residents as early as possible."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200901201539/https://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/actions/202003/_00001.html" Japan,JPN,20200302,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Almost all prefectures across the nation began shutting schools Monday in a bid to prevent further spread of the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, four days after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued a shock request for a total school closure until early April."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200514234259/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/03/02/national/japan-prefectures-shut-schools-covid-19/ The national govt guidelines are not strict though, and Prefectures have the option not to close schools: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514234005/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/02/b341be1ebf20-breaking-news-children-should-stay-home-while-schools-closed-over-virus-japan-govt.html" Japan,JPN,20200304,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Japan to cancel 11th March tsunami anniversary events. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518113625/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/04/coronavirus-japan-to-cancel-fukushima-anniversary-ceremony-reports]" Japan,JPN,20200306,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare https://web.archive.org/web/20200422195911/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html We decided to apply medical insurance to the PCR test (on March 6). This makes it possible for medical institutions to request directory to private laboratories without going through public health centers, and further utilization of the examination capabilities of private laboratories will be achieved." Japan,JPN,20200309,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Ministry of health, labour and welfare https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html Anyone who has boarded an airplane or ships arriving from China or Republic of Korea at or after 0:00 on March 9 (JST)……. and not be isolated or stopped is required to stay 14days at a location designated by the quarantine station chief and not to use public transportation in Japan." Japan,JPN,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Japan enacted a time-limited legal change on Friday, enabling Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, if he deems it necessary, to declare a state of emergency to cope with the spread of the new coronavirus."" Governors of prefectures in Japan ""can ask people to stay indoors under state of emergency."" So no policy so far issuing stay at home orders as it was not in Japanese law until 13/03. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518175534/http://english.kyodonews.net/web/20200518175534oe_/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/03/57cfa56d5ecc-urgent-japans-diet-gives-abe-power-to-declare-emergency-amid-viral-fears.html]" Japan,JPN,20200316,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Government of Japan has announced broad debt and contract relief to households, small and medium enterprises and large corporations. On the 16th of March, the government announced credit measures for corporations. Further debt support and relief measures were announced on the 27th of April and 22nd of May. These measures inlcude funding against loans and intrest free unsecured loans. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Japan,JPN,20200318,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page6e_000199.html " Japan,JPN,20200319,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As of 19.03, no notice of public transport closure. Link archived from a later date as original link wasn't archived, but still no closure of public transport. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518102312/https://www.japan-experience.com/update/coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know]" Japan,JPN,20200319,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/03/19/national/abe-imposes-14-day-quarantine-japan-arrivals-several-countries-europe/#.XngLWtMzZQI ""“Given the situation of the spread of infection, we decided we would need to further enhance quarantine for 38 nations, including European countries under the Schengen agreement,” Abe said at the Cabinet-level meeting.""" Japan,JPN,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Regarding large-scale national events and other such occasions, we have asked for the cancelation, postponement or downscaling of such events. The expert meeting advises that the organizers should assess the risks and make a cautious decision. We ask those organizers who are to make such decision to refer to the examples of preventive measures and pay full attention to the prevention of the spread of infections.""[https://web.archive.org/web/20200518113109/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/newpage_00002.html]" Japan,JPN,20200323,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Cabinet Office provide comprehensive information on its website, including latest measures implemented by the government and relevant authorities. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413191924/http://japan.kantei.go.jp/ongoingtopics/coronavirus_info_e.html)" Japan,JPN,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"A request to Tokyo’s citizens concerning the novel coronavirus (message from the Governor), 27th March Tokyo Metropolitan Government website: https://web.archive.org/save/https://tokyodouga.jp/en/5YhhWbweTiY.html We are now at the critical phase where we face the risk of an explosive rise in novel coronavirus infections. Please stay at home and refrain from going outside this weekend, and hold back from going out at night." Japan,JPN,20200328,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200403073636/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/10900000/000617686.pdf Ministry of Health, Basic Policies for Novel Coronavirus Disease Control by the Government of Japan as of 28th March (2) Surveillance and Information gathering -Identify suspected disease carrier based on the notification from the doctor, and conduct tests that the doctor considers necessary -Strengthen the testing system by utilizing local and private institutes. Grasp and coordinate the PCR testing system. -Continue to develop simple test kits for rapid diagnosis" Japan,JPN,20200328,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200403073636/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/10900000/000617686.pdf Ministry of Health, Basic Policies for Novel Coronavirus Disease Control by the Government of Japan as of 28th March (2) Surveillance and Information gathering -Identify suspected disease carrier based on the notification from the doctor, and conduct tests that the doctor considers necessary -Strengthen the testing system by utilizing local and private institutes. Grasp and coordinate the PCR testing system. -Continue to develop simple test kits for rapid diagnosis" Japan,JPN,20200330,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike on Monday asked residents to stay away from bars and music venues, stepping up her call for people to cut back on unnecessary travel as Japan’s capital braces for a rise in coronavirus infections. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518115229/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-tokyo/tokyo-governor-asks-residents-to-stay-away-from-bars-to-slow-coronavirus-spread-idUSKBN21H1O4]" Japan,JPN,20200330,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html Anyone who has boarded an airplane or ships arriving from China or Republic of Korea at or after 0:00 on March 9 (JST), or from European countries, or Egypt at or after 0:00 on March 21 (JST), or from United States of America at or after 0:00 on March 26 (JST) , or from Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Viet Nam, Malaysia, Israel, Qatar, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Bahrain at or after 0:00 on March 28 (JST) and not be isolated or stopped is required to stay 14days at a location designated by the quarantine station chief and not to use public transportation in Japan." Japan,JPN,20200402,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Japanese National Tourism Organisation website as of 2nd April https://web.archive.org/web/20200402163847/https://www.japan.travel/en/coronavirus/ No public transport closure" Japan,JPN,20200403,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ministry of Justice https://web.archive.org/web/20200406045943/http://www.moj.go.jp/content/001316999.pdf the Ministry of Justice considers foreign nationals who fall under any of the following to be foreign nationals who fall under Article 5, paragraph (1), item (xiv) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Immigration Control Act”) and unless the foreign national has special exceptional circumstances, the foreign national will be subject to denial of landing" Japan,JPN,20200406,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"PM’s Cabinet Office https://web.archive.org/save/http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/actions/202004/_00005.html Amidst the situation where the number of patients is rapidly increasing in urban areas, such as Tokyo and Osaka, and medical institutions are already going through a critical moment, Dr. Omi provided the opinion that the government should prepare to declare a state of emergency. Seven prefectures will be subject to the declaration: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka. The declaration of a state of emergency aims at obtaining greater cooperation from the public as much as possible to reduce people to people contact which could result in transmission for the period of approximately one month and thoroughly building medical treatment structures. In Japan, even if we issue the declaration of a state of emergency, we will not enforce the lockdowns of cities as seen abroad. It is the view of the experts that that would not be necessary. We intend to issue the declaration of a state of emergency tomorrow at earliest, having of course consulted the expert members of the Advisory Committee" Japan,JPN,20200407,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"PM's Cabinet Office: ""We ask you to work at home in principle, except for those jobs needed to sustain societal functions. Even in cases where going to the workplace cannot be avoided, I ask all businesses to implement measures such as reducing the number of workers present in the workplace by at least 70 percent through introducing rotating work schedules or other means; staggering work schedules; and maintaining sufficient distance between people."" [https://web.archive.org/save/http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/statement/202004/_00001.html]" Japan,JPN,20200407,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"PM’s Cabinet Office https://web.archive.org/save/http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/statement/202004/_00001.html In the view of the experts, even in the current situation, the infection risk in Tokyo or Osaka is not high at all, assuming citizens lead their normal lives while refraining from going out for non-essential, non-urgent reasons. The situation is entirely different from the cities overseas where lockdowns were imposed. Therefore, I ask the public to refrain strictly from taking actions such as moving to local areas outside these cities." Japan,JPN,20200407,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Since the government is only requesting/recommending that people do not attend crowded places, there is no policy in place stating that a mass gathering is banned. For example, citizens are asked not to go to clubs, but could if they wanted to. ""Meanwhile, please refrain from going to bars, nightclubs, karaoke parlors, and clubs with live music, where the three Cs overlap in a more concentrated way. I also ask people to avoid gatherings and events and to refrain from holding not only get-togethers for drinks but also dining with large numbers of people other than family members."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518170818/http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/statement/202004/_00001.html]" Japan,JPN,20200407,C5: Close public transport,0,,"PM’s Cabinet Office https://web.archive.org/save/http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/statement/202004/_00001.html This declaration of a state of emergency does not in any way intend to close cities or a lockdown as we are seeing take place overseas. I state that clearly. Trains, buses, and other forms of public transportation will continue to operate. We will under no circumstances particularly block off roads, and in the view of the experts, there is no need whatsoever for such measures. " Japan,JPN,20200407,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"A month-long State of Emergency is issued by Prime Minister Abe in 7 prefectures of Japan. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200504145003/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/07/japan-shinzo-abe-declares-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus] However, the State of Emergency will only ""give prefectural governors the authority to call on people to stay at home"". ""Municipal leaders can merely request that residents under their jurisdiction stay indoors as much as possible."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518181408/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/03/01/national/japan-coronavirus-outbreak/]" Japan,JPN,20200407,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"PM’s Cabinet Office https://web.archive.org/save/http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/statement/202004/_00001.html In the view of the experts, even in the current situation, the infection risk in Tokyo or Osaka is not high at all, assuming citizens lead their normal lives while refraining from going out for non-essential, non-urgent reasons. The situation is entirely different from the cities overseas where lockdowns were imposed. Therefore, I ask the public to refrain strictly from taking actions such as moving to local areas outside these cities." Japan,JPN,20200407,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Japan declares the state of emergency over coronavirus. Special website on COVID-19 (corona.go.jp) contains the latest official documents (declaration, announcements), people flow rates, population changes, and other latest information. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413193829/https://corona.go.jp/)" Japan,JPN,20200416,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"State of Emergency order extended to all 47 prefectures. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200518181631/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200416/p2g/00m/0na/085000c]" Japan,JPN,20200416,E1: Income support,1,1,"Quotation: ""Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has promised to give a one-off sum of ¥100,000 ($930) to every citizen of Japan in a stepped-up response to the coronavirus outbreak as he declared a state of emergency across the whole country."" Link: https://www.ft.com/content/4053e198-437e-4ae5-aab5-fa0ab05f3fa3" Japan,JPN,20200417,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There are no strict enforcements on gathering. The government has been asking people to refrain from leaving homes and gathering in large groups. ""I once again make a request of the public. Please refrain from going out. Avoid coming into contact with others to the greatest possible extent. That will protect people at medical facilities and safeguard a large number of lives. It will also lead to protecting you and the people you love. Everything depends on the actions each one of us takes"" http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/statement/202004/_00002.html" Japan,JPN,20200417,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government urges individuals to stay at home to the greatest extent possible at least until the end of 'Golden Week Holidays' (May 6th). ""In order to avoid such a situation, in advance of the string of holidays, it will also be necessary to request tourist facilities to close down temporarily in various areas. To prevent the flow of people, an influx of people, we have now expanded the scope of the declaration of a state of emergency to the entire country so that those regions can take necessary emergency measures. To this end, the duration of the declaration will remain unchanged, to May 6, when the Golden Week holidays end. For another 20 days from now, all of Japan must unite as one to battle this virus. I intend to join hands with all of the prefectures and take all possible means to protect people’s health and people’s lives."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200518181907/http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/statement/202004/_00002.html" Japan,JPN,20200417,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""In order to avoid such a situation, in advance of the string of holidays, it will also be necessary to request tourist facilities to close down temporarily in various areas. To prevent the flow of people, an influx of people, we have now expanded the scope of the declaration of a state of emergency to the entire country so that those regions can take necessary emergency measures. To this end, the duration of the declaration will remain unchanged, to May 6, when the Golden Week holidays end. For another 20 days from now, all of Japan must unite as one to battle this virus. I intend to join hands with all of the prefectures and take all possible means to protect people’s health and people’s lives."" http://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/statement/202004/_00002.html" Japan,JPN,20200417,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Government distribution of 50 million cloth masks via the Japan Post begins. 2 delivered per household. 46.6bn yen ($432 million) spent on the project http://web.archive.org/web/20200901201705/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/04/67ad0dfcd954-delivery-of-cloth-masks-from-govt-starts.html" Japan,JPN,20200427,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430133254/https://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/actions/202004/_00032.html PM’s Cabinet Office as of 27 Apr. For the 14 countries, including Russia, Peru, and Saudi Arabia, for which we raised the Travel Advice and Warning on Infectious Diseases to Level 3 on April 24, last week, we decided to add them to the areas from which we will deny entry in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. This will be effective as of 0:00 a.m., April 29. Furthermore, with regard to measures we have implemented to date, such as tightened quarantine, including requests to voluntarily stay indoors for 14 days; visa restrictions; and restricting the arrival of flights to certain airports; we will extend the duration by one month, until the end of May, in light of the current situation where infections continue to spread globally." Japan,JPN,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505080924/https://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/actions/202005/_00001.html As of 1 May. Prime Minister’s Office. “Having received the report of the Expert Meeting, I instructed Minister Nishimura, just now, to swiftly coordinate with the relevant stakeholders regarding measures in response to epidemiological situations in respective areas, with a view to extending the current framework of the declaration of the status of emergency by approximately one month, while listening to the views of the experts. We intend to make a final decision on May 4, hearing the views of the experts after they thoroughly take into consideration the epidemiological situations in respective regions and latest data.”" Japan,JPN,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505080924/https://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/actions/202005/_00001.html As of 1 May. Prime Minister’s Office. “Having received the report of the Expert Meeting, I instructed Minister Nishimura, just now, to swiftly coordinate with the relevant stakeholders regarding measures in response to epidemiological situations in respective areas, with a view to extending the current framework of the declaration of the status of emergency by approximately one month, while listening to the views of the experts. We intend to make a final decision on May 4, hearing the views of the experts after they thoroughly take into consideration the epidemiological situations in respective regions and latest data.”" Japan,JPN,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505080924/https://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/actions/202005/_00001.html As of 1 May. Prime Minister’s Office. “Having received the report of the Expert Meeting, I instructed Minister Nishimura, just now, to swiftly coordinate with the relevant stakeholders regarding measures in response to epidemiological situations in respective areas, with a view to extending the current framework of the declaration of the status of emergency by approximately one month, while listening to the views of the experts. We intend to make a final decision on May 4, hearing the views of the experts after they thoroughly take into consideration the epidemiological situations in respective regions and latest data.”" Japan,JPN,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505080924/https://japan.kantei.go.jp/98_abe/actions/202005/_00001.html As of 1 May. Prime Minister’s Office. “Having received the report of the Expert Meeting, I instructed Minister Nishimura, just now, to swiftly coordinate with the relevant stakeholders regarding measures in response to epidemiological situations in respective areas, with a view to extending the current framework of the declaration of the status of emergency by approximately one month, while listening to the views of the experts. We intend to make a final decision on May 4, hearing the views of the experts after they thoroughly take into consideration the epidemiological situations in respective regions and latest data.”" Japan,JPN,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505123025/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200504_01/ NHK as of 4 May. Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo is set to extend the nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak by nearly a month until the end of May. The government may basically ask prefectures under a special alert to maintain their current requests for limited activities of people and businesses. The alert is currently in effect for Tokyo and 12 other prefectures, which the government sees as particularly hit hard by the outbreak. But the government may allow other prefectures to partially ease their requests on condition that they strongly call on people and businesses to adopt new lifestyles in the fight against the virus. " Japan,JPN,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505123025/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200504_01/ NHK as of 4 May. Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo is set to extend the nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak by nearly a month until the end of May. The government may basically ask prefectures under a special alert to maintain their current requests for limited activities of people and businesses. The alert is currently in effect for Tokyo and 12 other prefectures, which the government sees as particularly hit hard by the outbreak. But the government may allow other prefectures to partially ease their requests on condition that they strongly call on people and businesses to adopt new lifestyles in the fight against the virus. " Japan,JPN,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505123025/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200504_01/ NHK as of 4 May. Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo is set to extend the nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak by nearly a month until the end of May. The government may basically ask prefectures under a special alert to maintain their current requests for limited activities of people and businesses. The alert is currently in effect for Tokyo and 12 other prefectures, which the government sees as particularly hit hard by the outbreak. But the government may allow other prefectures to partially ease their requests on condition that they strongly call on people and businesses to adopt new lifestyles in the fight against the virus. " Japan,JPN,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505123025/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200504_01/ NHK as of 4 May. Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo is set to extend the nationwide state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak by nearly a month until the end of May. The government may basically ask prefectures under a special alert to maintain their current requests for limited activities of people and businesses. The alert is currently in effect for Tokyo and 12 other prefectures, which the government sees as particularly hit hard by the outbreak. But the government may allow other prefectures to partially ease their requests on condition that they strongly call on people and businesses to adopt new lifestyles in the fight against the virus." Japan,JPN,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""All designated prefectures will make requests not to hold events where clusters could emerge or have gatherings under 3Cs circumstances, especially in cases of nation-wide or large events and gatherings."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200514235808/https://corona.go.jp/en/news/pdf/000628609.pdf " Japan,JPN,20200505,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There is still no restriction on gathering size. People are asked to adhere to avoiding the 3Cs (closed spaced, crowding and close-contact settings), but are not under any restriction to gathering size and many public places are still open. I'm coding this as no policy since there isn't an explicit policy, just recommendations." Japan,JPN,20200514,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"The state of emergency has been lifted in 39 prefectures. The lifting of the state of emergency in the remaining 8 prefectures will be reviewed on 21 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514234850/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/05/8128172584ce-japan-may-lift-coronavirus-emergency-in-kyoto-38-other-prefectures.html" Japan,JPN,20200514,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"As the state of emergency is lifted in 39 prefectures, there is no more nation-wide recommendation of canceling public events. However, individual provincial governments might still take the initiative of canceling such events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514234850/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/05/8128172584ce-japan-may-lift-coronavirus-emergency-in-kyoto-38-other-prefectures.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200514235808/https://corona.go.jp/en/news/pdf/000628609.pdf " Japan,JPN,20200514,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"State of Emergency lifted in some prefectures, but still in place in those more at risk of disease spread. ""Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday lifted a state of emergency for 39 of the country's 47 prefectures ahead of its planned expiration at the end of the month, paving the way for businesses to gradually resume operations as the spread of the new coronavirus has been kept in check. Urban regions such as Tokyo and Osaka, however, will remain under the state of emergency and people will be asked to stay at home to ensure newly reported cases continue to fall and the burden on hospitals eases."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200514234850/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/05/8128172584ce-japan-may-lift-coronavirus-emergency-in-kyoto-38-other-prefectures.html]" Japan,JPN,20200516,C8: International travel controls,3,,"13 new countries with travel ban effective on 16 May: Azerbaijan, Uruguay, Kazakhstan, Cabo Verde, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Colombia, Sao Tome and Principe, Equatorial Guinea, Bahamas, Honduras, Mexico, Maldives https://web.archive.org/web/20200514232747/https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html" Japan,JPN,20200517,C1: School closing,3,0,"Many prefectures are reopening their schools (Yamagata, Toyama), but others are still prohibiting schools from opening (Kumamoto). https://web.archive.org/web/20200524004046/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/18/national/japan-schools-reopen-state-of-emergency/" Japan,JPN,20200522,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Likely that next week the govt will start to actively pushing businesses to reopen nationwide https://web.archive.org/web/20200523230848/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/23/national/japan-lift-coronavirus-state-of-emergency-monday/#.XsmtDGieQ2w" Japan,JPN,20200525,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Emergency status is lifted. There are guidelines for voluntary business closures, but generally, the govt wants economic activity to restart so they did not issue any recommendation to close. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/25/national/japan-lifts-state-of-emergency-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20200525,C3: Cancel public events,,," https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/25/national/japan-lifts-state-of-emergency-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20200525,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Japan lifts state of emergency in all 39 prefectures: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/25/national/japan-lifts-state-of-emergency-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20200525,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Although emergency state was lifted, interprefectural travel was not recommended until 19 June: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712221911oe_/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/06/bd98aeff84d2-freedom-of-travel-restored-across-japan-as-virus-fears-ease.html" Japan,JPN,20200526,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Quotation: Abe said the government will be gradually easing restrictions on events such as concerts, starting with a cap of 100 audience members and gradually increasing it to 1,000, 5,000 and then 50 percent capacity. The country needs to change its approach from not holding events to considering how to hold events while reducing infection risks, he said. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604200439/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/25/national/japan-lifts-state-of-emergency-coronavirus/#.XtlT7577Q_U" Japan,JPN,20200601,C1: School closing,1,1,"Some schools are closed because of outbreaks or local govt recommendations, but most schools are open with some measures in place In most prefectures of Japan, schools have reopened by June 1. However, the situation continues to be monitored on the local level, and municipalities can choose to keep some schools closed or to close them again. Most universities are still conducting research and teaching in an online format to the greatest possible extent. (1.) For example, on June 13, a local cluster was found in a Kitakyushu school, leading to an announcement that the school will be closed again. (2.) (1.) https://archive.vn/oUa0v (2.) https://archive.vn/D8EL1 https://www.mext.go.jp/content/20200603-mxt_kouhou01-000004520_4.pdf (For reviewers and updaters: Web archive services are unavailable in China, please archive this link when you see this) Education Ministry 98% of the schools in total of all levels have reopened as of 1 June. Note from 21 Aug: ""Many schools across the nation reopened Monday after summer vacations were shortened to allow students to catch up on classes missed when schools closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200821005509/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/08/17/national/japan-schools-restart-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Since lifting the state of emergency, the government has allowed some workplaces to reopen the economy. Hygiene and social distancing measures will remain intact. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625075458/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/25/c_139087000.htm" Japan,JPN,20200615,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"MEsures in Tokyo are being eased, and public events and gatherings of upto 1000 people may be allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625080220/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-tokyo-japan-further-eases-business-gathering-restrictions-june-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200625075458/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/25/c_139087000.htm" Japan,JPN,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Restrictions on gatherings are lifted. Although large gatherings have to be authorized. They are authorized for work, or charity events. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.dlapiper.com/en/uk/insights/publications/2020/06/loosening-the-lockdown/https://web.archive.org/web/20200625080220/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-tokyo-japan-further-eases-business-gathering-restrictions-june-12" Japan,JPN,20200615,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Since gatherings and returning to work is allowed. It is assumed that restrictions on public transport are lifted. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.dlapiper.com/en/uk/insights/publications/2020/06/loosening-the-lockdown/" Japan,JPN,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200625081311/https://www.dlapiper.com/en/uk/insights/publications/2020/06/loosening-the-lockd Most restrictions preventing people from leaving their homes are lifted. People do not require reasons to leave their homes. " Japan,JPN,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"There is a travel ban for 111 countries preventing their citizens from entering japan https://web.archive.org/web/20200625080220/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-tokyo-japan-further-eases-business-gathering-restrictions-june-12" Japan,JPN,20200615,E1: Income support,1,1,"Although the actual income support percentage is not reflected, there is support for households included in the fiscal and monetary response. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Japan,JPN,20200615,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"'The key measures comprise cash handouts to every individual and affected firms, deferral of tax payments and social security contributions, and concessional loans from public and private financial institutions.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200625083108/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Japan,JPN,20200615,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625081311/https://www.dlapiper.com/en/uk/insights/publications/2020/06/loosening-the-lockdown/" Japan,JPN,20200615,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Japan has been critisised for not testing as well as their counterparts. However, its testing policy was revised to target most symptomatic individuals. This might contribute to their testing policy. http://web.archive.org/web/20200901195910/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/1082/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200625085357/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/02/national/science-health/japan-saliva-pcr-virus-test/ " Japan,JPN,20200620,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Although emergency state was lifted, interprefectural travel to the Tokyo and Hokaido areas was not recommended until 19 June: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712221911oe_/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/06/bd98aeff84d2-freedom-of-travel-restored-across-japan-as-virus-fears-ease.html" Japan,JPN,20200621,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"see above" Japan,JPN,20200704,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Govt might ask Tokyo area to shut businesses. Still no measures taken https://web.archive.org/web/20200712215259/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/12/national/government-tokyo-area-business-suspension/#.XwuGkiieQ2w" Japan,JPN,20200704,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Some events and small scale concerts are definitely taking place around the country, but does not seem to be recommended. Even the Olympics might be cancelled: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712220504/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/tokyo-olympic-games-2020-japan-coronavirus-pandemic-a9611611.html " Japan,JPN,20200704,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No state of emergency to be reinstated: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712220113/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/08/national/coronavirus-cases-state-of-emergency/#.XwuITCieQ2w" Japan,JPN,20200704,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No state of emergency to be reinstated: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712220113/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/08/national/coronavirus-cases-state-of-emergency/#.XwuITCieQ2w" Japan,JPN,20200704,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No state of emergency to be reinstated: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712220113/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/08/national/coronavirus-cases-state-of-emergency/#.XwuITCieQ2w" Japan,JPN,20200704,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No state of emergency to be reinstated: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712220113/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/08/national/coronavirus-cases-state-of-emergency/#.XwuITCieQ2w" Japan,JPN,20200704,C8: International travel controls,3,,"More than 100 countries still affected by entry ban: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712220650/https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/japan-plans-to-ease-entry-ban-for-10-asian-countries-and-regions-071020" Japan,JPN,20200704,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new economic measure. New ones to be announced in Fall: https://web.archive.org/web/20200710000615/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200712223116/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-amari/japan-expected-to-compile-next-econ-stimulus-in-fall-says-pm-abes-ally-idUKKBN23T3AF" Japan,JPN,20200704,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new economic measure. New ones to be announced in Fall: https://web.archive.org/web/20200710000615/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200712223116/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-amari/japan-expected-to-compile-next-econ-stimulus-in-fall-says-pm-abes-ally-idUKKBN23T3AF" Japan,JPN,20200704,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Same policy to do targeted testing to symptomatic people. Govt is ramping up capacity to test, but it seems that this is not enough. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712220200/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/10/national/emergency-japans-covid-19-testing/" Japan,JPN,20200704,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Govt is now managing to trace back only 39% of the cases. During the first wave it was 70% https://web.archive.org/web/20200712220113/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/08/national/coronavirus-cases-state-of-emergency/#.XwuITCieQ2w " Japan,JPN,20200717,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://www.ft.com/content/96747c04-5d05-4d08-a6c7-3ec77b3681d6 (For updaters and reviewers: Web archive services are unavailable in China, please archive this link when you see this) The Japanese government has vowed to press ahead with a contentious campaign to promote domestic tourism despite fears it could spread Covid-19 across the country. Under the “Go To” campaign, Shinzo Abe’s government will offer billions of yen in subsidies to kick start travel to Japan’s regions, which are suffering from a collapse in international and domestic tourism. But after a surge in infections in Tokyo, the government said it would exclude travel to and from the capital, a concession that would sharply reduce the economic impact of the scheme." Japan,JPN,20200723,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmkVwJ4DnBag2FjdHIgVkhxDI_XNxIqa_8Gl3JfFprM/edit?usp=sharing NHK Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko says a record 366 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in the Japanese capital on Thursday. Koike is urging Tokyo residents to refrain from going out as much as possible during the four-day weekend that began on Thursday. She is also asking people to act responsibly by protecting themselves and others. " Japan,JPN,20200723,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmkVwJ4DnBag2FjdHIgVkhxDI_XNxIqa_8Gl3JfFprM/edit?usp=sharing NHK Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko says a record 366 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in the Japanese capital on Thursday. Koike is urging Tokyo residents to refrain from going out as much as possible during the four-day weekend that began on Thursday. She is also asking people to act responsibly by protecting themselves and others. " Japan,JPN,20200724,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html (For reviewers and updaters: Web archive services are unavailable in China, please archive this link when you see this) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign nationals from most of the countries are denied permission to entry as of 24 July." Japan,JPN,20200726,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GmjH4TvkGmsfEcHOonDifd-6Jre0XvYAL9oWQa3LU8Y/edit?usp=sharing Japan Times. 26 July The Japanese government will ask the business community to ensure that each company has 70 percent or more employees work from home, economic revitalization minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said Sunday. The government will also call on businesses not to hold large-scale gatherings, including drinking parties, Nishimura, who is leading the government’s virus response effort, told a news conference. He said that the government will make the requests as coronavirus cases have been increasing across Japan. Nishimura said that the proportion of commuters once fell to 20 to 30 percent of previous levels but recently rose back to some 70 percent. " Japan,JPN,20200726,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GmjH4TvkGmsfEcHOonDifd-6Jre0XvYAL9oWQa3LU8Y/edit?usp=sharing Japan Times. 26 July The Japanese government will ask the business community to ensure that each company has 70 percent or more employees work from home, economic revitalization minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said Sunday. The government will also call on businesses not to hold large-scale gatherings, including drinking parties, Nishimura, who is leading the government’s virus response effort, told a news conference. He said that the government will make the requests as coronavirus cases have been increasing across Japan. Nishimura said that the proportion of commuters once fell to 20 to 30 percent of previous levels but recently rose back to some 70 percent. " Japan,JPN,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"This is a tricky one, the govt is encouraging working from home, but it also does not want economic activity to slow down e.g. retail: ""The aim is to prevent the spread of infections as much as possible while also keeping social and economic activity going,"" said Abe stating that there is no need for another state of emergency http://archive.fo/MYbfj" Japan,JPN,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"""This is a special summer. I want residents to avoid trips, going to their hometowns, going out at night or traveling far away,” Koike said at a news conference Thursday. ""If the situation worsens, I will have no choice but to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo.” The advice conflicts with that of the national government, which has pointedly refrained from calling for curbs on traveling home for the holidays, even after virus cases hit daily records in many parts of the country. Osaka reported a record 225 infections on Thursday. ""We are not asking for a blanket call on travel restrictions, nor are we giving a specific direction on whether people can or should not travel during the o-Bon period,” said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Tuesday. http://archive.fo/5EiNx" Japan,JPN,20200728,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes in policy since 24 July: http://archive.fo/7XTgO " Japan,JPN,20200728,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Japan should be able to satisfy demand by 46 Prefectures for tests by the end of September. On the official govt policy on testing: there is no real requirement apart from being recommended from a health centre or a doctor. This policy dates back to 10 March, but it seems to be still applied as of 10 August: http://archive.fo/LvJhS " Japan,JPN,20200728,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"This health ministry document from May details Japan's approach to tracing which only targets big clusters of infections: http://archive.fo/jbCIq" Japan,JPN,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Aichi prefecture reinstates regional state of emergency. ""Gov. Hideaki Ohmura on Thursday asked businesses to close altogether or close early and urged people to stay home at night."" As in April, recommendations are almost law de facto, but de jure the govt has no power to force people to close their businesses or to stay home. http://archive.fo/Ay30X" Japan,JPN,20200806,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Aichi prefecture reinstates regional state of emergency. ""Gov. Hideaki Ohmura on Thursday asked businesses to close altogether or close early and urged people to stay home at night."" As in April, recommendations are almost law de facto, but de jure the govt has no power to force people to close their businesses or to stay home. http://archive.fo/Ay30X" Japan,JPN,20200809,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"86% Japanese people wearing masks (5th highest in world) http://web.archive.org/web/20200901203035/https://today.yougov.com/topics/international/articles-reports/2020/03/17/personal-measures-taken-avoid-covid-19" Japan,JPN,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Abe does not want to issue another state of emergency as he wants businesses to stay open. Local govts such as Tokyo's still recommend closing and teleworking: ""The capital is maintaining its alert at the highest of four levels, meaning ""infections are spreading."" It has requested establishments serving alcohol and karaoke venues to close by 10 p.m. through the end of the month to prevent further spread of the virus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200821010446/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/08/3bdb7c268b1c-tokyo-confirms-207-new-coronavirus-cases.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200821010050/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/07/asia/tokyo-coronavirus-fatigue-intl-hnk/index.html" Japan,JPN,20200810,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"No nation-wide state of emergency, many scaled back events are still going on around the country. Tokyo still at the highest level of alert, but no power to force the cancellation of events." Japan,JPN,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The govt has no constitutional power to actually set limits on gatherings." Japan,JPN,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Central govt wants the economy to resume fully, while Tokyo governor Koike urges people not to travel and to visit restaurants and red-light districts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200821010822if_/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/15/national/tokyo-coronavirus-alert/#.Xz8euOieQ2w https://web.archive.org/web/20200821010952/https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/tosei/tosei/news/documents/20200615.pdf" Japan,JPN,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Central govt wants the economy to resume fully, while Tokyo governor Koike urges people not to travel and to visit restaurants and red-light districts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200821010822if_/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/15/national/tokyo-coronavirus-alert/#.Xz8euOieQ2w https://web.archive.org/web/20200821010952/https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/tosei/tosei/news/documents/20200615.pdf" Japan,JPN,20200810,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry ban for citizen from 146 countries and territories: https://web.archive.org/web/20200821011447/https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html" Japan,JPN,20200810,E1: Income support,1,1,"Still no sign of another economic package coming" Japan,JPN,20200810,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The official website is not updated frequently, but has all the resources you need https://web.archive.org/web/20200820120354/https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html" Japan,JPN,20200810,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy" Japan,JPN,20200810,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new guidelines" Japan,JPN,20200822,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"'apan decided Monday to keep limiting the maximum number of spectators at professional sports, concerts and other events to 5,000 until the end of September, although the spread of the novel coronavirus has shown some signs of abating, government officials said Monday.'https://archive.fo/zVjfQ" Japan,JPN,20200828,C8: International travel controls,3,,"'The Japanese government said Friday it will lift coronavirus-related re-entry restrictions on foreign residents from Sept. 1, citing increased testing capacity at airports, after calls mounted from the expatriate community that the ban is discriminatory.' https://archive.fo/oa4wX" Japan,JPN,20200908,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Immigration authorities have said they will allow foreign nationals whose re-entry permits and visas have expired while they were abroad to return to Japan from September 8 onwards. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/04/national/social-issues/coronavirus-re-entry-process-visas/" Japan,JPN,20200910,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Tokyo Metropolitan Government lowered its coronavirus alert status Thursday and Gov. Yuriko Koike also announced that voluntary measures that discourage dining out, public events and travel outside the capital would be loosened. The governor’s announcements represent the capital’s latest efforts to reopen the city amid the ongoing pandemic by relaxing coronavirus countermeasures that promote safety but stifle revenue, including travel guidelines that are choking the domestic tourism industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/10/national/tokyo-bars-hours-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20200910,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Voluntary restrictions have been loosened again in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/10/national/tokyo-bars-hours-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20200910,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Voluntary restrictions have been loosened again in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/10/national/tokyo-bars-hours-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Voluntary restrictions have been loosened again in Tokyo, but this does not seem to affect travelling. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/10/national/tokyo-bars-hours-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20200924,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy changes." Japan,JPN,20200924,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Large gatherings are permitted to a maximum of 5000 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004001615/https://jp.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Japan,JPN,20200924,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Large gatherings are permitted to a maximum of 5000 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004001615/https://jp.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Japan,JPN,20200924,C8: International travel controls,1,,"A PCR test will be conducted at the airport upon arrival. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004001615/https://jp.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Japan partially resumed accepting people from the rest of the world, effective Thursday, allowing entry by foreign nationals planning to stay in Japan for at least three months. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004001958/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/10/03/national/japan-double-coronavirus-checks-airports-20000/ " Japan,JPN,20200924,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"According to the Mask4all website, even though there’s no law, there is universal mask usage in Japan. http://web.archive.org/web/20201003231948/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ Face masks are almost universally worn in public, especially in urban areas, indoors and on public transportation. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004001615/https://jp.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Japan,JPN,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No new measures" Japan,JPN,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new measures" Japan,JPN,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Domestic travels should be pretty common now: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023010730/https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Japan-is-not-ready-for-an-influx-of-foreign-visitors But Tokyo govt is still on alert given its concentration of cases. I could not find any measures or recommendations on the tokyo metropolitan govt website, but I guess the recommendation not to travel still stands: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023011530/https://japantoday.com/category/crime/tokyo-government-considers-fining-people-who-knowingly-go-out-when-infected-with-covid-19" Japan,JPN,20201013,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on foreigners who stayed in 159 states/territories: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023010534/https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html Although in some exceptional cases foreigners are allowed in: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023010730/https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Japan-is-not-ready-for-an-influx-of-foreign-visitors" Japan,JPN,20201013,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new policy announced: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023004131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 But new economic stimulus to come, since the economic activity in September failed to bounce back: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023012303/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/10/14/business/economy-business/japan-stimulus-package-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new policy announced: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023004131/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 But new economic stimulus to come, since the economic activity in September failed to bounce back: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023012303/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/10/14/business/economy-business/japan-stimulus-package-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20201013,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Although experts still lament the low testing numbers" Japan,JPN,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Japan,JPN,20201024,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Tokyo film festival to kick off in a reduced form with some safety measures https://web.archive.org/web/20201102225829/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tokyo-film-festival-opens-with-light-covid-19-restrictions-support-from-christopher-nolan" Japan,JPN,20201024,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change of policy in Tokyo" Japan,JPN,20201024,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""On October 30, the Government of Japan (GOJ) decided to remove the 8 countries and a region below from the list of countries and regions which entry ban is applied.Foreign nationals who have stayed in these countries within 14 days prior to the application for landing will be denied landing into Japan. The measure is effective from 00:00 am (JST) on November 1. Removed from the following list Australia, Brunei, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam Newly added to the following list Jordan, Myanmar"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201102230416/https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html" Japan,JPN,20201024,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new stimulus package announced" Japan,JPN,20201024,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Current measures to be maintained according to the BoJ https://web.archive.org/web/20201102230148/https://www.reuters.com/article/japan-economy-boj/boj-to-hold-fire-signal-readiness-to-extend-covid-response-package-idINKBN27B0KW" Japan,JPN,20201024,H2: Testing policy,2,,"It might get better with plans for explanding testing https://web.archive.org/web/20201102225607/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/10/25/national/japan-pcr-tests-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20201103,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the new coding this is still to be classified as 1G as it seems universities have not been officially closed, although most of them have closed their campuses and hold online classes ""Japan’s university students have had a rough six months and the immediate future isn’t looking much brighter. While much of the country has more or less returned to some semblance of normalcy, students have almost been left behind in terms of their studies. “It’s like we’re still stuck in the state of emergency,” wrote @rpdjyz3zVGL10o, including the hashtag “Daigakusei no nichijyo mo daijida” (“The daily lives of university students are also important”). “Please listen to the voices of university students. I’m a freshman who has never attended a real lecture, and I’m at the end of my tether.” Unfortunately, the universities are doing little to rectify the situation. According to a survey conducted by Twitter user @DaigakuIkitai55, 44% of domestic universities continue to hold classes online, while 51% have banned students from entering campuses altogether."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201107153400/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/11/07/national/media-national/students-online-coronavirus/" Japan,JPN,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"could not find new info" Japan,JPN,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"could not find new info" Japan,JPN,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"could not find new info" Japan,JPN,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"could not find new info" Japan,JPN,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"could not find new info" Japan,JPN,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"could not find new info" Japan,JPN,20201103,C8: International travel controls,3,,"could not find new info" Japan,JPN,20201103,E1: Income support,1,1,"could not find new info" Japan,JPN,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"could not find new info" Japan,JPN,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change" Japan,JPN,20201103,H2: Testing policy,2,,"no new guidelines found" Japan,JPN,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"no new guidelines found" Japan,JPN,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"no new guidelines found" Japan,JPN,20201108,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201108,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201108,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201108,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201108,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201108,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201108,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201108,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201108,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy changes. " Japan,JPN,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"Nov 24, 2020: ""The Japanese government does not plan to ask schools to close despite the recent countrywide surge of daily novel coronavirus infections to record levels, the education minister said Tuesday. ""At this point, we are not considering a request (for all schools to shut down),"" Koichi Hagiuda, minister of education, culture, sports, science and technology, told a press conference. ... He said the education ministry will soon revise guidelines to ensure schools institute preventive measures including adequate ventilation in the winter, as experts have attributed the recent flare-ups to the cold weather that has led people to spend more time indoors in structures without sufficient airflow."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130175541/https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-not-planning-to-shut-schools-despite-record-daily-virus-cases" Japan,JPN,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The cities of Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka, and Sapporo are restricting/closing bars and other social venues in response to the COVID resurgence. Additionally, businesses who comply will be paid 20,000 yen a day. ""The city of Nagoya said Thursday it will ask stores that serve alcohol to shorten their operating hours to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, joining the ranks of Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo amid growing unease of a resurgence in metropolises and record-breaking numbers across Japan. The government of Hokkaido, which has been asking nightlife establishments not to operate between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. since Nov 7, also decided Thursday to extend the duration of its request to Dec 11. The local government originally planned to lift the request Saturday. The Aichi prefectural government said it will ask karaoke venues, hostess bars and host clubs in parts of Nagoya's Nishiki and Sakae districts not to operate between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. from Sunday through Dec 18. The local government will pay 20,000 yen per day in financial support to business operators that comply with the request."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130175735/https://japantoday.com/category/national/4-major-cities-seek-shorter-business-hours-amid-pandemic" Japan,JPN,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Travel for tourism and most other short-term purposes is still not permitted, and there is no indication that this will change in the short term."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130180156/https://jp.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Japan,JPN,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,"See ""Tax Measures"" and ""Economic Stimulus"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130181826/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/japan-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Japan,JPN,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The cities of Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka, and Sapporo are restricting/closing bars and other social venues in response to the COVID resurgence. Additionally, businesses who comply will be paid 20,000 yen a day. ""The local government will pay 20,000 yen per day in financial support to business operators that comply with the request."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130175735/https://japantoday.com/category/national/4-major-cities-seek-shorter-business-hours-amid-pandemic" Japan,JPN,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Airports and restaurants have been packed... Tutorials are circulating online on the proper way to eat and drink at restaurants while wearing masks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201129100922/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/22/japans-covid-19-cases-hit-record-high-for-fourth-day" Japan,JPN,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Not really about policy, but interesting analysis done by Japan: ""Japan will test around 15,000 people for novel coronavirus antibodies by the end of the year to get a better grasp of the infection situation amid a nationwide resurgence in new cases, the health minister said Friday. The testing, the second of its kind since June, will take place in Tokyo, Osaka and three other prefectures, the minister, Norihisa Tamura, told a press conference. The results will help health officials understand more accurately to what extent COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has spread in Japan as antibodies to the virus would be present even in those who are asymptomatic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130180544/https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-to-test-15-000-people-for-coronavirus-antibodies-by-end-of-year" Japan,JPN,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""People have posited several reasons for Japan's success, including an existing culture of mask-wearing."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130181516/https://www.businessinsider.com/how-japan-tackled-coronavirus-without-a-lockdown-2020-5 ""Infections among essential workers have also been limited in Japan in comparison to Western countries, which is probably due to avoidance of the three Cs and wearing of masks. The national state of emergency has been lifted, but heightened awareness of the danger of the three Cs remains and this has helped to curtail any major increase in infections even after the end of the “soft” lockdown."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130181501/https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d00592/" Japan,JPN,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Under the current border control policy, all travelers from abroad, Japanese or foreign, are asked not to use public transportation for the entirety of their two-week quarantine period, including immediately after arrival, due to the risk of spreading the virus. ... In an apparent compromise meant to ease rules on public transportation, the government is now reportedly considering whether to allow travelers to use trains to depart airports after all — on condition that they will be segregated into cars set aside exclusively for them, according to the Nikkei business daily. The transport ministry is also now arranging for Airport Transport Service Co. to run shuttle buses from Narita and Haneda airports to some 12 hotels within Tokyo to relieve travelers of expensive taxi fares, ministry official Keita Yamamoto said. If all goes well, the service is set to start on Dec. 16, according to the airport bus operator."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207075227/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/12/07/national/inbound-travelers-japan-public-transit/" Japan,JPN,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""Covid-19 has forced Japan to close a New Year's Eve celebration on Mount Takao where crowds gather to watch the sunrise each year. The event draws up to 2,000 hikers to the 2,000ft mountain, around an hour's journey from the capital. Tokyo officials said they will close the Omiharashi-Enchi lookout at the summit between 5pm on December 31 and 7am on January 1, national broadcaster NHK reported."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214184736/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9051195/Covid-19-forces-Japan-close-New-Years-Eve-celebration-spot-Mount-Takao.html" Japan,JPN,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Japan's capital has requested a curfew for restaurants, bars and karaoke rooms through Jan. 11. Osaka, Japan's second largest city, is also considering a curfew through Dec. 29, according to reports."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214184547/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2020/12/14/Japan-halts-travel-campaign-amid-record-surge-in-COVID-19-cases/1331607958004/" Japan,JPN,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""The national government and some prefectural governments have begun announcing new COVID-19 mitigation measures, including discouraging travel to certain areas with high case numbers and encouraging limited hours for bars and other entertainment venues."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214185453/https://jp.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Japan,JPN,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Japan is suspending a government-subsidized travel program amid a record surge in COVID-19 infections in the country, as total cases near 180,000 and Tokyo's new cases surpass 500. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday the ""Go To Travel"" campaign is canceled from Dec. 28 to Jan. 11, one of Japan's busiest holiday seasons, Kyodo News reported."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214184547/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2020/12/14/Japan-halts-travel-campaign-amid-record-surge-in-COVID-19-cases/1331607958004/" Japan,JPN,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"""Japan is hoping to conduct an orderly rollout of COVID-19 vaccines starting early next year that will involve thousands of freezers, a reservation system and the repurposing of nonmedical facilities as vaccination sites. The plan was approved by a health ministry panel of experts Thursday ahead of the potential March start of the country’s mass vaccination program."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214191440/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/12/10/national/science-health/japan-vaccine-rollout-plans/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200124,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"On January 24, the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan recommends wearing medical masks when visiting medical organizations and contacting the people who have cold symptoms. Moreover, the Ministry urges citizens to change a medical mask every 3 hours. Link: https://archive.vn/0RRUG " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200129,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Halt of transport between China and Kazakhstan. ""Kazakhstan says it is suspending all forms of passenger travel to and from neighboring China, as an outbreak of a new coronavirus continued to widen. Cross-border bus journeys have already been halted, while passenger train movement would stop on February 1 and flights would be suspended two days later, the government said in a statement on January 29. It said the Central Asian nation has also suspended the issuance of visas to Chinese citizens. Kazakhstan has registered no cases of the virus but has isolated 35 people with respiratory-infection symptoms upon arrival from China and is carrying out additional tests, according to the Health Ministry. The coronavirus has caused 132 deaths, spreading across China and to at least 16 other countries."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200208232410/https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-shutting-down-transport-links-with-china-over-coronavirus-fears/30404084.html Other info: https://archive.vn/HGpIV" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200131,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 31 January, the second stage of strengthening sanitary and epidemiological control had started. This is when they started laboratory diagnosis of the virus. Until the first cases were announced on March 13, Kazakhstan had tested 3,389 people for the virus. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020002049/https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/s-1-marta-v-kazahstane-vveden-chetvertyy-etap-usileniya-po-preduprezhdeniyu-zavoza-i-rasprostraneniya-koronavirusnoy-infekcii https://web.archive.org/web/20200908210503/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-13/kazakhstan-reports-first-coronavirus-cases-as-testing-ramps-up " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200206,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"On February 6, according to the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan, citizens who have symptoms of a cold are required to wear face masks. Link: https://archive.vn/83ghm " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200304,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"On March 4, the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan stated that only people with symptoms of acute respiratory infection are recommended to wear a face mask. Healthy people are not required to wear a face mask. This statement was announced to avoid a shortage of medical masks since re-sellers started to buy a large number of masks over the country. Link: https://archive.vn/SrhpQ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government cancels all public events, including the Norouz holiday celebrations and a military parade devoted to 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. https://web.archive.org/web/20200825082025/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan/kazakhstan-suspends-all-public-events-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Z0OD https://web.archive.org/web/20201113213642/https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-puts-restrictions-on-public-and-private-events-amid-spike-in-coronavirus-cases/30492284.html https://archive.vn/wjQVP" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"President Tokayev orders a ban on all public mass gatherings. The exact number is not reported. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504202625/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan/kazakhstan-suspends-all-public-events-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Z0OD)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Quarantines travelers from high-risk regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330230554/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/13/kazakhstan-confirms-first-three-coronavirus-cases.html " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200315,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Activities at shopping malls and cinemas are suspended https://web.archive.org/web/20200504210444/https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2020/03/kazakhstan-state-of-emergency-covid19" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200315,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"From March 16 until May 11, the Kazakhstan government announced a state of emergency over the country. The central government has not announced a certain policy on face coverings. However, local governments (mainly Nur-Sultan, Almaty, and Shymkent cities) actively urging people to wear face coverings outside the home. Link: https://archive.vn/02us5 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Kazakhstan closes all schools and colleges until April 5th. Colleges and universities to move to online learning. https://archive.vn/KjEWP https://web.archive.org/web/20201031072803/https://www.euractiv.com/section/central-asia/news/kazakhstan-takes-decisive-steps-to-stop-the-spread-of-coronavirus/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Kazakhstan closes its borders for everyone, except returning citizens, diplomats, and those invited by government. Kazakhs are barred from leaving country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330230909/https://24.kg/english/146852_Government_of_Kazakhstan_introduces_quarantine_regime_in_Nur-Sultan_and_Almaty__/; http://web.archive.org/web/20200504210444/https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2020/03/kazakhstan-state-of-emergency-covid19" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200316,E1: Income support,1,0,"The first phase of income support - 42,500 KZT - from March 16 to April 15. https://archive.vn/OKPWd" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On March 16 Kazakstan declared the state of emergency, followed by massive information campaign: (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413200152/https://liter.kz/v-kazahstane-vvedeno-chrezvychajnoe-po/)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Government imposes lockdown on two cities Nur-Sultan and Almaty, effective starting Midnight 19th. Also, all stores and shopping malls in the two major cities will be closed and only grocery and drug stores will be allowed to operate during the quarantine. According to the website, special points to distribute food, medicine, and other items will be defined in Nur-Sultan and Almaty. Restrictions vary between regions. In some regions, such as the Almaty Oblast, Taraz and Pavlodar, movement into and out of the region is restricted. In some regions, like Oksemen and Semey people are not allowed to leave without passes. For a full range of restrictions on movement see: http://web.archive.org/web/20200504201958/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (https://web.archive.org/web/20200330225531/https://24.kg/english/146852_Government_of_Kazakhstan_introduces_quarantine_regime_in_Nur-Sultan_and_Almaty__/; http://web.archive.org/web/20200504203627/https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-puts-restrictions-on-public-and-private-events-amid-spike-in-coronavirus-cases/30492284.html)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Various regions across Kazakhstan impose restrictions on gatherings of 3 or more individuals (excluding family). Most large cities have adopted this measure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113214236/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200319,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"A number of cities significantly reduced public transport services after imposing stay at home orders. Similar to other restriction, these vary in strength by region. In some regions, like Almaty, public transport only operates between 6AM - 7PM with occupancy limited to 50 passengers. In others, like Aktobe, all forms of public transportation are closed. The full variety of measures can be viewed here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200504201958/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (https://web.archive.org/web/20200426210241/http://astana.gov.kz/ru/news/news/22085, https://web.archive.org/web/20200330223535/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-kazakhstan-restrictio-idINR4N28J00V)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Various regions in Kazakhstan adopt stay-at-home measures. In most regions, individuals are restricted from leaving their home with the exception for essential matters (grocery shopping, work). The stringency of restrictions vary across regions. In Nur-Sultan and Almaty documentation is required in order to travel. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504201958/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200319,E1: Income support,1,0,"According to the Minister of Information and Public Development, individual entrepreneurs along with those who have lost their jobs, students who are self-employed and have worked informally) will receive the right to monthly social assistance from the state for quarantine - 42.5 thousand tenge (=USD 99.22) To receive payment, it is necessary that the employee make contributions to the State Social Insurance Fund for at least three months in the last 12 months before the date of the state of emergency. Social benefits apply only to employees of medium, small and micro-businesses. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200505071839/https://forbes.kz/process/poluchit_posobie_po_bezrabotitse_v_42500_tenge_budet_neprosto/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200321,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Government of Kazakhstan has signed a decree on tax exemption. Thus, until December 31, 2020, business owners are exempt from three types of tax. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200505074241/https://www.zakon.kz/5012950-kazahstanskih-krupnyh-predprinimateley.html" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200322,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Anyone returning from abroad (regardless of location of departure) will be required to take a coronavirus test. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510143358/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/sdacha-testov-na-covid-19-i-izolyaciya-kosnetsya-vseh-aviapassazhirov-nezavisimo-ot-kategorii-stran_a3628337)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Nur-Sultan and Almaty go on official lockdown. ""In addition to restricting movement of people and vehicles, the authorities have limited public transportation and instructed restaurants to switch to delivery-only service. To enforce the isolation of these city centres, the President announced the need to impose penalties on those who violate the requirements of quarantine."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504204229/https://www.euractiv.com/section/central-asia/news/kazakhstan-takes-decisive-steps-to-stop-the-spread-of-coronavirus/)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200323,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"President Kassym-Zhomart Tokaev instructed to reduce the cost of utilities for the quarantine period. It was decided that in the regions where quarantine was introduced, 15 thousand tenge will be sent to socially vulnerable segments of the population within two months: https://web.archive.org/web/20200505072946/https://www.akorda.kz/ru/speeches/internal_political_affairs/in_speeches_and_addresses/vystuplenie-prezidenta-kasym-zhomarta-tokaeva-na-zasedanii-gosudarstvennoi-komissii-po-chrezvychainomu-polozheniyu" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200324,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Minister of Health said that tests using newly-important test kits will be administered to symptomatic individuals and high-risk individuals as first priority. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510143644/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/grazhdane-iz-gruppy-riska-budut-prohodit-testy-na-koronavirus-v-almaty-i-stolice_a3628958)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200324,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There is a map tracing contacts of infected people, available at the state gov portal: https://web.archive.org/web/20200901030456/https://egov.kz/cms/ru/articles/covid-map With 1986 entries, it looks like a real thing. Launch date taken from this news portal: https://archive.vn/947BX" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Kazakhstan locked down its fifth major city on Sunday as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, authorities in the mining and metals hub of Karaganda said. The Central Asian nation has confirmed 265 coronavirus cases and has already locked down its capital, Nur-Sultan, the biggest city, Almaty, as well as Shymkent, a large city in the south, and Aktau, a Caspian Sea port. It added Karaganda and four of its satellite towns to the list on Sunday after seven cases of the disease were diagnosed in the city. Among the satellites under lockdown is Temirtau, home to Kazakhstan’s biggest steel mill owned by Arcelor Mittal."" From: https://web.archive.org/web/20201114105209/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-kazakhstan/kazakhstan-widens-lockdown-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-idUSL8N2BM090" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""For the period from March 30 to April 5, all enterprises were closed in these two cities."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200412131317/http://www.interfax.ru/world/702343) ""In Nur-Sultan and Almaty, all non-essential local businesses and organizations will be closed in Nur-Sultan and Almaty through at least April 13."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200412131646/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200402,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Almaty announces that tests, as of now, will continue to be administered only to those individuals, who are symptomatic and those who have received confirmations from doctors that they should be tested. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510144047/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/test-na-koronavirus-v-almaty-poka-mozhno-sdelat-tol-ko-po-naznacheniyu_a3632552)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200403,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Kazakhstan develops 2 coronavirus test domestically. So far they, primarily, relied on imported technology. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510144350/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/srazu-dva-testa-dlya-vyyavleniya-covid-2019-sozdany-v-kazahstane_a3633539" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200406,C1: School closing,3,1,"Spring break is completed for school learners and they start distance learning. University and college students continue studying online. It should be noted that school learners went for early spring vacation from March 16 to April 5 due to COVID-19. Links: https://archive.vn/kjoHs https://archive.vn/NkfOU " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200406,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On April 6 the government launched an online form in which everyone who wishes to get tested for COVID and who is eligible (there are special groups identified) could leave their contacts and get an express test. The website is https://web.archive.org/web/20200630172302/https://formcovid.eisz.kz/index.html" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200408,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Various cities have additionally forced closure of public parks to prevent gatherings (See archive of this page) https://web.archive.org/web/20201113214236/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200408,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government launched a WhatsApp bot for everyone to ask questions re covid-19: (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413195439/https://www.inform.kz/ru/minzdrav-kazahstana-zapustil-v-whatsapp-oficial-nyy-chat-bot-o-koronaviruse_a3635518)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200409,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""For the period from March 30 to April 5, all enterprises were closed in these two cities."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200412131317/http://www.interfax.ru/world/702343) ""In Nur-Sultan and Almaty, all non-essential local businesses and organizations will be closed in Nur-Sultan and Almaty through at least April 13."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200412131646/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200409,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Government announces that scope of testing will increase starting today. All medical personnel, those with prior respiratory disorders. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510144555/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/v-almaty-rasshiryat-podlezhaschiy-testirovaniyu-na-koronavirus-kontingent_a3635992)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200413,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Quarantine in Almaty and Nur-Sultan requires closure of all commercial stores apart from groceries; restaurants are recommended to work in a 'take-away' regime; companies are recommended to transfer 70% of employees to remote work: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426204655/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/important" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200416,E1: Income support,1,0,"The second phase of income support - 42,500 KZT - from April 16 to May 11. Link: https://archive.vn/OKPWd" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200417,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Anyone coming into north-Kazakhstan regions will be required to take a test. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510145208/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/na-koronavirus-budut-testirovat-v-sko-vseh-v-ezzhayuschih-v-region_a3639395)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The government of Kazakhstan decided to continue the state of emergency until 1 May. Borders remain closed: https://web.archive.org/web/20200719225729/https://www.akorda.kz/ru/legal_acts/decrees/o-prodlenii-deistviya-chrezvychainogo-polozheniya-v-respublike-kazahstan" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily briefings by the government officials and the chief medical officer: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101143302/https://24.kz/ru/tv-projects/brifing" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200418,H2: Testing policy,1,,"In Aktobe anyone who has come in contact with a coronavirus carrier will be tested. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510145421/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/v-aktobe-nachali-proverku-ekspress-testami-na-kvi-kontaktnyh-lic_a3639799)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200429,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The police force and journalists are among new class of workers who will be tested for the coronavirus in Atyrau. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510145840/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/vrachey-policeyskih-i-zhurnalistov-protestiruyut-na-koronavirus-v-atyrau_a3644208)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200430,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Government says that testing will likely become a ""norm"" in Kazakhstan even following the peak of the virus. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510151029/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/postoyannoe-testirovanie-naseleniya-na-nalichie-koronavirusa-vnedryat-v-kazahstane_a3644707)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Flights between Nur Sultan and Almaty resume. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510134105/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/kazakhstan-prepares-for-post-crisis-period/articleshow/75484371.cms?from=mdr)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200501,H2: Testing policy,3,,"With flights between major cities of Kazakhstan resuming as of May 1st, President Tokayev stated that citizens will have to self-register to receive a test prior to any travel. Citizens will have to pay out-of-pocket for the test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511100434/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/zapisat-sya-na-pcr-testirovanie-zhiteli-stolicy-smogut-v-prilozhenii-smart-astana_a3644390" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"State Commission approves a series of restriction easing measures. They include: ""1. The list of activities of business entities that will resume work in all regions from May 4, 2020, has been approved: non-food stores up to 500 m² until 5 p.m. (all types); photo shops, flower stalls; hairdressing salons (by appointment); medical centers (by appointment); dental clinics (by appointment); real estate companies, advertising agencies, lawyers, notaries; microfinance organizations, insurance companies, pawnshops, exchange offices; information and communications technology companies. 2. From May 4, 2020, sports and outdoor training are allowed. 3. A decision was made to resume flights from Nur-Sultan and Almaty to Kyzylorda, Petropavlovsk, Ust-Kamenogorsk and Semey from May 4, 2020. Flights will be carried out with enhanced sanitary standards, fewer passengers and special remote seating in the cabin."" However, stay-at-home measures and significant internal movement restrictions still apply. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510121102/https://primeminister.kz/en/news/goskomissiya-utverdila-perechen-vozobnovlyaemyh-s-4-maya-t-g-vidov-deyatelnosti-v-rk-2932311)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"All non-essential businesses remain closed during the extended state of emergency. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510115952/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-kazakhstan-extends-state-emergency-all-other-restrictions-through-april-30)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events and gatherings remain banned. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200510115952/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-kazakhstan-extends-state-emergency-all-other-restrictions-through-april-30)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200505,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Restriction on gatherings remain decentralized. However, major cities continue to impose a ban on gatherings of more than 3 people. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504201958/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200505,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport closure measures vary between regions, but most major cities have either completely shut or significantly reduced public transport operation. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504201958/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/; http://web.archive.org/web/20200510115952/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-kazakhstan-extends-state-emergency-all-other-restrictions-through-april-30)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200505,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Stay-at-home orders and/or localized curfews, with exceptions for performing essential tasks or traveling to/from employment at an essential business or organization"" Stringency of measures continue to vary across regions. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504201958/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/; http://web.archive.org/web/20200510115952/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-kazakhstan-extends-state-emergency-all-other-restrictions-through-april-30)" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200509,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed across the country: http://web.archive.org/web/20200510114647/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200511,C1: School closing,3,1,"Working parents in Kazakhstan will be given the opportunity to send their children to kindergartens. As Deputy Prime Minister Eraly Tugzhanov explained, taking into account the current restrictions of the quarantine regime, the possibility is now considered that no more than 15 children come to kindergartens in each group. “Many citizens were allowed to resume work, this is 1.1 million people. The service sector resumes operations. Since many workers have children, we considered the possibility of children attending kindergarten. On average, in one kindergarten there are 25-30 children in a group. There should not be more than 15 children in quarantine, ”said Yeraly Tugzhanov during an online briefing in the Government. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522011459/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/snyatie-chp-kak-budut-rabotat-detskie-sady-v-kazahstane_a3648368" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since May 11, in the Zhambyl region, by decision of the regional operational headquarters, the second stage of easing quarantine restrictions was introduced. Repair service centers, information and communication technology companies, household appliances, optics stores, photo shops, flower shops and kiosks, non-food stores, medical centers by appointment were opened. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521235553/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/tretiy-etap-oslableniya-karantinnyh-mer-vveli-v-zhambylskoy-oblasti_a3651834 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200511,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"“It is allowed to conduct sports training and conduct rehearsals. For working parents, duty groups are organized in kindergartens, in compliance with sanitary standards, ”said Deputy Prime Minister Eraly Tugzhanov during an online briefing in the Government. At the same time, he emphasized that the ban on holding any mass events continues. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522011155/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/provodit-sportivnye-trenirovki-razreshat-v-kazahstane_a3648360 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The second stage of mitigation of quarantine measures in the Zhambyl region was announced today at an online briefing in the regional communications service. Zhambyl residents are now allowed to conduct sports and training on the streets. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522010610/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/vtoroy-etap-smyagcheniya-karantina-chto-razreshaetsya-zhitelyam-zhambylskoy-oblasti_a3648499" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200511,E1: Income support,0,,"The second phase of income support is completed. The government is no longer providing 42,500 KZT. Link: https://archive.vn/dKWJL" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200511,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On May 11, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting at the end of the state of emergency over the country. The President stated that the wearing of face masks in public areas has to be the norm whereas the face coverings in public transport are mandatory. Link: https://archive.vn/TXDA9 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200512,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In the East Kazakhstan region, quarantine measures have been extended until June 1. The decision of the chief sanitary doctor of the region announced the need to extend quarantine measures from 07:00 on May 11, 2020 to 07:00 on June 1, 2020 throughout the territory of the region. The decree also states the prohibition of holding family, religious, ceremonial, festive and other public events. Gathering in the streets and in other public places in groups of more than three people, with the exception of members of the same family, is prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522012118/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/karantin-v-vostochno-kazahstanskoy-oblasti-prodlen-do-1-iyunya_a3649001" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200512,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"In Nur Sultan, public transport has resumed work since May 12. Buses run from 06:00 to 22:00 hours. All city routes run on the line. Suburban routes will be launched in the second stage, this will be announced later. All buses are being disinfected. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522002832/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/passazhiropotok-v-stolichnyh-avtobusah-sostavlyaet-30-35_a3651100" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200512,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of May 11, Kazakhstan’s State of Emergency has expired. Despite its expiration, Kazakhstan’s border largely remains closed to foreign citizens with highly limited exception, including diplomats, direct-family members of Kazakhstani citizens, residency permit holders, and some employees of designated companies in critical industries. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521223056/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Kazakhstan removed many lockdown restrictions throughout the country May 18. The country allowed for hotels, catering facilities with a capacity of up to 30 seats, and catering facilities operating in open air terraces to resume their operations. Religious worship was resumed, as long as 70 percent of the total usable area remained unfilled and social distancing observed. Kazakh capital’s Central Market, the city’s largest market, reopened May 18 as well. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521222500/https://astanatimes.com/2020/05/kazakhstan-eases-back-into-normal-life-with-more-restriction-lifted-by-government/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"It is not yet planned to remove roadblocks on highways between the cities of Kazakhstan. This was stated by the Chairman of the Committee for Quality and Safety Control of Goods and Services of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522002335/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/riski-ochen-bol-shie-minzdrav-o-snyatii-blokpostov-mezhdu-regionami_a3651156" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200518,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In Almaty, 99,500 tests for coronavirus were carried out. “PCR diagnostics is the gold standard of diagnosis, the most accurate type of diagnosis. To date, we have completed 99,500 studies. This is the highest indicator in all regions of the republic. It was by this method that we identified 1848 cases of the disease from the very beginning of the epidemic, ”said chief state sanitary doctor of Almaty during an online briefing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522002128/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/pochti-100-tysyach-pcr-testov-na-koronavirus-proveli-v-almaty_a3651182" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200519,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All service centers of the Akmola region have resumed their work according to the press service of the Government for Citizens branch in the Akmola region. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522000552/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/cony-vozobnovili-rabotu-v-akmolinskoy-oblasti_a3651599" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200519,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Since May 11, the state of emergency has been terminated, but quarantine measures remain. Work continues at six roadblocks along the perimeter of the city of Nur Sultan, where police and health authorities provide sanitary-quarantine control. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522001055/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/kto-mozhet-besprepyatstvenno-peresech-blokposty-v-nur-sultane_a3651566 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200520,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""A prerequisite for the resumption of all types of entrepreneurial activities is strict compliance with sanitary and epidemiological requirements. This will be monitored by special mobile groups. To ensure the safety of the health of residents of the region, as well as due to the high risk of infection, public transport will not be resumed"" - the press service of the Zhambyl region. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521235553/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/tretiy-etap-oslableniya-karantinnyh-mer-vveli-v-zhambylskoy-oblasti_a3651834" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200525,C1: School closing,3,1,"May 25 - the end of the academic year for school learners. Link: https://archive.vn/UbktV " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200525,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On May 25, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that the wearing of face masks in public areas and public transport is mandatory. Link: https://archive.vn/Hsoyx " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200527,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, urged Kazakhstanis to be ready for a second outbreak of coronavirus in the country. According to the Head of State, it is necessary to strengthen and institutionalize the sanitary-epidemiological service. “We need to turn to the proven model. In this regard, work has already begun to create a new committee, and the status and powers of the chief state sanitary inspector will be increased. Life itself prompts this reform, ”K. Tokayev noted. “Measures will be taken to provide social protection for specialists and the personnel training system for this service has been revised. In addition, further strengthening of cooperation with foreign countries in the fight against infectious diseases is necessary. The biosafety system should work according to common standards and ensure effective cross-country interaction and response to threats, ”the President added. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601210706/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/prezident-prizval-gotovit-sya-ko-vtoroy-vspyshke-koronavirusa_a3654720" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"East Kazakhstan extended quarantine regulations until June 13, the regional administration’s press service informs. In accordance with the decree of the chief sanitary doctor of East Kazakhstan region the quarantine restrictions and regulations were prolonged in the region until 00:00 June 13. Notable, bus service within the region remains. People may leave the city of Ust Kamenogorsk from 06:00 p.m. Friday until 09:00 p.m. Sunday for recreational zones. If health situation is stable the hotels, tourist centres, health resorts, children’s recreational camps will open their doors only for the nationals of Kazakhstan since June 13 as the borders are still closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601205955/https://www.inform.kz/en/e-kazakhstan-extends-quarantine-until-jun-13_a3655718" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Kazakhstan considers gradual resumption of international air service,» head of the civil aviation committee of the Kazakh Industry and Infrastructure Development Talgat Lastayev said. He said that since the start of the pandemic suspended were 440 flights per week in 97 directions. That is 99% of all international flights. At today’s meeting of the interdepartmental commission for prevention of coronavirus spread jointly with the Foreign Ministry and Healthcare Ministry it was assigned to work at resumption of international air service. The Healthcare Ministry recommends first to resume air service with the countries with low risk up to the health situation. The first stage embraces China, South Korea and Azerbaijan. The second stage includes Turkey, the UAE, Germany, Thailand and Czech Republic. The Foreign Ministry will negotiate issues concerning crossing of state borders by Kazakhstanis and foreign nationals. He stressed that air service would not start immediately. The flights will restart as far as all instances are coordinated and depending on the epidemiological situation. The certain opening dates will be determined yet. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601202514/https://www.inform.kz/en/kazakhstan-to-gradually-resume-international-air-service_a3655774" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200529,H2: Testing policy,3,,"«Kazakhstan has changed the COVID-19 treatment approaches,» Kazakh Healthcare Minister Yelzhan Birtanov told an online briefing. As the Minister noted, lots of asymptomatic patients were detected during testing aimed to reveal potential sites of infection. 300 people or 80% of all detected cases are asymptotic on an average. There is no need to hospitalize them. Research shows that people with no symptoms are not dangerous as active cases. People with cough, fever are more contagious than people with no symptoms. Thus, the isolation of asymptotic people will be reduced to 10 days. If tested negative on the 10th day they will not be further monitored. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601210221/https://www.inform.kz/en/asymptomatic-patients-not-to-be-hospitalized_a3655859" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Today, the Interdepartmental Commission for Preventing the Spread of the Coronavirus, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerala Tugzhanov, taking into account the proposals of the population and government bodies, made additional decisions to reduce restrictive measures in the country, Kazinform reports referring to the press service of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan. From June 1, 2020: 1) interregional roadblocks are being removed. By decision of the Chief State Sanitary Doctors and regional akimats, local roadblocks in the areas of the coronavirus outbreak can be saved. 2) rail transport to regional centers and large cities of Kazakhstan, as well as inter-regional bus passenger transport, is resumed. Passengers will be transported strictly in accordance with the approved sanitary requirements of the Ministry of Health. Ensuring compliance with established requirements in railway and bus stations will be carried out by employees of the Ministry of the Interior. 3) the activity of fitness centers, spa centers is resumed. 4) the work of all objects of sports and culture is resumed without spectators. 5) the work of kindergartens, supplementary education organizations (no more than 15 people in a group), research institutes and research centers resumes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601201310/https://www.inform.kz/ru/snizhenie-ogranicheniy-v-strane-snimut-blokposty-otkroyut-kinoteatry_a3655708" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Today, the Interdepartmental Commission for Preventing the Spread of the Coronavirus, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerala Tugzhanov, taking into account the proposals of the population and government bodies, made additional decisions to reduce restrictive measures in the country, Kazinform reports referring to the press service of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan. From June 1, 2020: 1) interregional roadblocks are being removed. By decision of the Chief State Sanitary Doctors and regional akimats, local roadblocks in the areas of the coronavirus outbreak can be saved. 2) rail transport to regional centers and large cities of Kazakhstan, as well as inter-regional bus passenger transport, is resumed. Passengers will be transported strictly in accordance with the approved sanitary requirements of the Ministry of Health. Ensuring compliance with established requirements in railway and bus stations will be carried out by employees of the Ministry of the Interior. 3) the activity of fitness centers, spa centers is resumed. 4) the work of all objects of sports and culture is resumed without spectators. 5) the work of kindergartens, supplementary education organizations (no more than 15 people in a group), research institutes and research centers resumes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601201310/https://www.inform.kz/ru/snizhenie-ogranicheniy-v-strane-snimut-blokposty-otkroyut-kinoteatry_a3655708" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200606,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to a decree of Chief Sanitary Doctor Aizhan Yessmagambetova as of June 6, Kazakhstan eases quarantine measures for arrivals from abroad. According to the decree, persons arriving in the Republic of Kazakhstan from overseas would have to be placed in a quarantine hospital for up to 2 days for conducting COVID-19 laboratory testing. This is with the exception of government delegations of the Republic of Kazakhstan; members of official delegations of foreign states and international organizations arriving in the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan; employees of diplomatic missions, consular posts and missions of international organizations accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan and their family members; airline crews. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221059/https://www.inform.kz/en/kazakhstan-eases-quarantine-measures-for-arrivals-from-abroad_a3659002" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200611,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"restrictions on interregional travel have been lifted. Public transport, including rail services, has begun to resume, though it will likely run at reduced capacity in many areas. Access to several major cities, including Nur-Sultan and Almaty, remains restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709223217/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-kazakhstan-begins-easing-measures-while-maintaining-many-restrictions-june-11" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200611,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Authorities in Kazakhstan are maintaining restrictions on international travel as part of the country's response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as of June 11, though they have eased several domestic measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709223217/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-kazakhstan-begins-easing-measures-while-maintaining-many-restrictions-june-11" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Chief Medical Officer of Nur-Sultan city Zhanna Praliyeva commented on what conditions cinemas could resume their operation in the Kazakh capital starting June 15, Kazinform correspondent reports. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615220845/https://www.inform.kz/en/cinemas-likely-to-resume-operation-in-kazakh-capital-june-15_a3661061 Link: https://www.inform.kz/en/cinemas-likely-to-resume-operation-in-kazakh-capital-june-15_a3661061" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200614,H2: Testing policy,3,,"As of June 14 Kazakhstan has registered 620 asymptomatic coronavirus cases over 24 hours, which are not included into the total count, Kazinform reports referring to coronavirus2020.kz. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615215936/https://www.inform.kz/en/kazakhstan-records-4-402-asymptomatic-coronavirus-cases_a3661537 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200621,C1: School closing,3,1,"On June 21, school graduates started to take the Unified National Test. The exam will last until July 5. School graduates will strictly follow social distancing and hygiene measures. Link: https://archive.vn/UK09x " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200705,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Authorities will close some non-essential businesses,https://web.archive.org/web/20200709220221/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan/kazakhstan-implements-second-lockdown-after-covid-cases-surge-idUKKBN2430T2 https://web.archive.org/save/https://thediplomat.com/2020/07/kazakhstan-locks-down-again-as-covid-19-cases-rise/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200709214532/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/04/kazakhstan-becomes-first-country-re-impose-nationwide-lockdown/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200705,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"ban public gatherings. The measures may be tightened or extended later, https://web.archive.org/web/20200709220221/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan/kazakhstan-implements-second-lockdown-after-covid-cases-surge-idUKKBN2430T2 https://web.archive.org/save/https://thediplomat.com/2020/07/kazakhstan-locks-down-again-as-covid-19-cases-rise/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200709214532/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/04/kazakhstan-becomes-first-country-re-impose-nationwide-lockdown/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200705,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"ban public gatherings. The measures may be tightened or extended later. Also unlike previously, Kazakhs will be allowed to leave their homes for walks but only in groups of no more than three, and cafes and restaurants will be able to stay open if they have outdoor seating. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709220221/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan/kazakhstan-implements-second-lockdown-after-covid-cases-surge-idUKKBN2430T2 https://web.archive.org/save/https://thediplomat.com/2020/07/kazakhstan-locks-down-again-as-covid-19-cases-rise/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200709214532/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/04/kazakhstan-becomes-first-country-re-impose-nationwide-lockdown/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200705,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"working hours of public transport cut down, https://web.archive.org/web/20200709220221/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan/kazakhstan-implements-second-lockdown-after-covid-cases-surge-idUKKBN2430T2 https://web.archive.org/save/https://thediplomat.com/2020/07/kazakhstan-locks-down-again-as-covid-19-cases-rise/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200709214532/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/04/kazakhstan-becomes-first-country-re-impose-nationwide-lockdown/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200705,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Also unlike previously, Kazakhs will be allowed to leave their homes for walks but only in groups of no more than three, and cafes and restaurants will be able to stay open if they have outdoor seating. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709220221/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan/kazakhstan-implements-second-lockdown-after-covid-cases-surge-idUKKBN2430T2 https://web.archive.org/save/https://thediplomat.com/2020/07/kazakhstan-locks-down-again-as-covid-19-cases-rise/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200709214532/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/04/kazakhstan-becomes-first-country-re-impose-nationwide-lockdown/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200705,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"limit travel between provinces, https://web.archive.org/web/20200709220221/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan/kazakhstan-implements-second-lockdown-after-covid-cases-surge-idUKKBN2430T2 https://web.archive.org/save/https://thediplomat.com/2020/07/kazakhstan-locks-down-again-as-covid-19-cases-rise/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200709214532/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/04/kazakhstan-becomes-first-country-re-impose-nationwide-lockdown/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200705,C8: International travel controls,4,,"This time the former Soviet republic of 19 million people will maintain air and railroad links between its provinces and air links with a limited number of countries. International air traffic will continue, but the list of approved countries will not be expanded. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709220221/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan/kazakhstan-implements-second-lockdown-after-covid-cases-surge-idUKKBN2430T2 https://web.archive.org/save/https://thediplomat.com/2020/07/kazakhstan-locks-down-again-as-covid-19-cases-rise/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200709214532/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/07/04/kazakhstan-becomes-first-country-re-impose-nationwide-lockdown/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,2,1," However, recent pickup in confirmed cases has led to the reintroduction of the quarantine, initially planned for two weeks starting July 5 and later extended to end-July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722011856/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#K" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200710,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," However, recent pickup in confirmed cases has led to the reintroduction of the quarantine, initially planned for two weeks starting July 5 and later extended to end-July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722011856/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#K" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200710,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"However, recent pickup in confirmed cases has led to the reintroduction of the quarantine, initially planned for two weeks starting July 5 and later extended to end-July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722011856/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#K" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200710,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"However, recent pickup in confirmed cases has led to the reintroduction of the quarantine, initially planned for two weeks starting July 5 and later extended to end-July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722011856/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#K" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200710,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"However, recent pickup in confirmed cases has led to the reintroduction of the lockdowns, initially planned for two weeks starting July 5 and later extended to end-July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722011856/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#K" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200710,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border Restrictions Still in Effect: Kazakhstan’s border largely remains closed to foreign citizens with limited exception. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722013637/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200710,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated website https://web.archive.org/web/20200722020055/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/news" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200714,C1: School closing,3,1,"On July 14, the Ministry of Education maintained a distance learning this fall, fearing the second wave of COVID-19. An exception was made for about 21% of school students who study at primary schools and remote areas. As a result, about 2,6 million pupils (79%) will be affected by distance learning this fall (September-October) in Kazakhstan. Links: https://archive.vn/cy9xF https://archive.vn/gJNAr " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200716,E1: Income support,1,0,"The government resumed providing income support for those who lost their jobs - 42,500 KZT for one month. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200722014112/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/bolee-odnogo-mln-kazahstancev-poluchili-edinovremennuyu-vyplatu-42-500-tenge_a3675055" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200722,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Countrywide quarantine restrictions that began on July 5 remain in place, and have been extended through at least August 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730032257/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200722,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Countrywide quarantine restrictions that began on July 5 remain in place, and have been extended through at least August 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730032257/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200722,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Countrywide quarantine restrictions that began on July 5 remain in place, and have been extended through at least August 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730032257/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200722,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Regional bus service are suspended, but municipal transportation and rail travel will remain limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730032257/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Countrywide quarantine restrictions that began on July 5 remain in place, and have been extended through at least August 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730032257/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200727,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On July 27, the chief sanitary state doctor of Kazakhstan Aizhan Esmagambetova signed a Decree on making the wearing of face masks mandatory in public areas (both indoors and outdoors) and public transport. The violation of this rule is subject to administrative fines. Links: https://archive.vn/zsFnP " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the US embassy, Countrywide quarantine restrictions that began on July 5 remain in place, and have been extended through at least August 16. Many business remain closed, including gyms and fitness centers, pools, beaches, cultural facilities, museums, exhibits, entertainment centers, religious facilities, movie theaters, food courts, and recreational facilities. Some essential business will continue to operate, including grocery stores, open-air markets, and pharmacies. Limited enterprises, such as companies in construction, agriculture, auto service, and commercial banks will remain open. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808130057/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the US embassy, Countrywide quarantine restrictions that began on July 5 remain in place, and have been extended through at least August 16. All large events and family gatherings are prohibited. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808130057/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the US embassy, Countrywide quarantine restrictions that began on July 5 remain in place, and have been extended through at least August 16. All large events and family gatherings are prohibited. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808130057/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200731,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"According to the US embassy, Countrywide quarantine restrictions that began on July 5 remain in place, and have been extended through at least August 16. Regional bus service will be suspended, and municipal transportation will be limited. Rail travel will be limited. In Nur-Sultan public transportation runs at 50% capacity. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808130057/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to the US embassy, Countrywide quarantine restrictions that began on July 5 remain in place, and have been extended through at least August 16. Regional bus service will be suspended, and municipal transportation will be limited. Rail travel will be limited. In Nur-Sultan public transportation runs at 50% capacity. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808130057/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200731,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to the US embassy, the Kazakhstani border remains closed to foreigners with highly limited exceptions, including citizens of those countries with which Kazakhstan has resumed direct flights (China, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Turkey). http://web.archive.org/web/20200808130057/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200731,E1: Income support,1,0,"According to IMF, following the reintroduction of the quarantine in early July, the authorities are developing new measures to support the economy and vulnerable population, including cash transfers to individuals who have lost jobs due to the quarantine and the possibility of extending tax concessions beyond early October for vulnerable individuals and businesses. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808134924/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200801,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On August 1, the Minister of Healthcare of Kazakhstan amended a Decree on the Implementation of the sanitary epidemic and preventive actions to allow children under 5 years of age not to wear a face mask in public areas and public transport. Moreover, the amendments allow people to exercise outside without a mask - a maximum of 5 people in a group. However, the wearing of face masks in public areas (both indoors and outdoors) and public transport is mandatory and its violation is subject to administrative fines. Links: https://archive.vn/mElI0 https://archive.vn/7IA1Q " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200803,E1: Income support,1,0,"The government approved income support - 21,250 KZT. Link: https://archive.vn/iaMUH" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200805,C1: School closing,3,1,"School learners will study remotely from September 1. However, primary classes and remote schools will be opened. Link: https://archive.vn/JIWTT " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200816,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 16th August 2020, lockdown restrictions have been lifted however the government said it would maintain stricter weekend lockdowns. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817161033/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan-uzbekis/kazakhstan-uzbekistan-cautiously-prepare-for-second-reopening-idUKKCN25A1IC" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200817,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As part of the wider lifting of restrictions starting 17th August 2020, trade centers, beauty and hairstyle salons, spa centers, cosmetology clinics, fitness centers, education centers and outdoor entertainment parks will reopen, but only with strict compliance to social distancing, masks and other sanitary requirements. Companies are still recommended to keep employees working from home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817161532/https://astanatimes.com/2020/08/kazakhstan-to-partially-lift-quarantine-restrictions-starting-aug-17/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200817,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From 17th August 2020 onwards, the state commission decided to allow individual and group (no more than five people) outdoor workouts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817161532/https://astanatimes.com/2020/08/kazakhstan-to-partially-lift-quarantine-restrictions-starting-aug-17/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200817,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"From 17th August onwards, public transport will resume its work with mandatory disinfection and frequent ventilation efforts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817161532/https://astanatimes.com/2020/08/kazakhstan-to-partially-lift-quarantine-restrictions-starting-aug-17/ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200817,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On 17th August 2020, quarantine has been extended in Almaty as reported by the press service of the department for quality control and safety of goods and service. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817161236/https://kaztag.kz/en/news/quarantine-extended-again-in-almaty-region" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200817,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 17th August 2020, quarantine has been extended in Almaty, as reported by the press service of the department for quality control and safety of goods and service. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817161236/https://kaztag.kz/en/news/quarantine-extended-again-in-almaty-region" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200817,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Starting 17th August 2020, Kazakhstan will resume flights to Belarus, Egypt, Germany, Russia, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates and Ukraine. Travel to Russia would require a permit sought from the Russian government. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817161959/https://astanatimes.com/2020/08/kazakhstan-to-resume-flights-with-seven-countries-starting-aug-17/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Although on 17th August, Kazakhstan's nationwide quarantine regime was lifted, shopping malls and religious institutions remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826160926/https://reliefweb.int/report/kazakhstan/united-nations-kazakhstan-covid-19-situation-report-8-24-august-2020" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200818,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Amidst continuing strict weekend lockdowns, public transport operating hours are limited on Saturdays and Sundays. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826160926/https://reliefweb.int/report/kazakhstan/united-nations-kazakhstan-covid-19-situation-report-8-24-august-2020" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200826,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Unable to find update on Almaty region's local lockdown." Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"Transition to online teaching is carried out from September 1, due to schools being overcrowded, according to health minister Kodzhakhmetov. https://web.archive.org/web/20200906184615/https://kaztag.kz/ru/news/perekhod-na-onlayn-obuchenie-v-shkolakh-kazakhstana-vyzvan-ikh-pereuplotnennostyu-minzdrav/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200901,E1: Income support,0,,"The government is no longer providing income support. From July 16 to September 1, the government has provided income support - 63,750 KZT (42,500 KZT + 21,250 KZT). Link: https://archive.vn/iaMUH" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200905,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Additional restrictions in Almaty during the weekend. Only pharmacies and supermarkets remain open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200906190148/https://www.zakon.kz/5038538-v-almaty-uzhestochayut-karantin-5-i-6.html" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200905,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport is not operating in Almaty during the weekend. https://web.archive.org/web/20200906190148/https://www.zakon.kz/5038538-v-almaty-uzhestochayut-karantin-5-i-6.html" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200905,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Additional restrictions in Almaty during the weekend. https://web.archive.org/web/20200906190148/https://www.zakon.kz/5038538-v-almaty-uzhestochayut-karantin-5-i-6.html" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200914,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On September 14, the Kazakhstan government decided to allow some businesses such as beauty salons, fitness centers, spa salons, sports facilities, saunas, and religious facilities to operate on weekends. The government made this decision to decrease the flow of visitors on weekdays. Link: https://archive.vn/vhdFU " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200916,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On September 16, a Chief Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan signed a Decree that removes restrictions on some workplaces. Accordingly, outdoor cinemas, theatres (occupancy rate no more than 50 percent), public catering facilities located in shopping and entertainment centers (occupancy rate no more than 50 percent) are allowed to open. Moreover, the number of people was increased up to 15 people at children and adult education centers whereas restaurants and cafes are allowed to set up to 50 seats. Indoor cinemas, karaoke, indoor children's playgrounds, bookmaker's offices still remain closed. https://archive.vn/QxTiF " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200921,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On September 21, Kazakhstan resumes flights to Russia. Link: https://archive.vn/UnjYs " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200925,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On October 25, the Ministry of Healthcare registered the first COVID-19 cases among children at primary and nursery schools. About 16 children contracted COVID-19 in East-Kazakhstan and North-Kazakhstan. Contacts of those 16 children - parents, teachers, and other children - will be tested for a COVID-19. It should be noted that the government is not conducting contact tracing for all infected people over the country. Link: https://archive.vn/nmnc0 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200928,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On September 28, Shymkent city administration extended quarantine until October 12 by limiting movements. Link: https://archive.vn/R0iQi" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200928,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On September 28, Shymkent city administration extended quarantine until October 12 by restricting bus movements between Shymkent and other cities/regions. Link: https://archive.vn/R0iQi" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200929,H2: Testing policy,1,,"From March 13 to July 26, about 2,5 million people were tested for COVID-19 which is about 13,5 percent of the total population. The government mainly tested senior government officials, patients admitted to hospital, citizens returned from overseas and medical staff. From March until present, the Kazakhstan government has not implemented any free COVID-19 test policy to the general public. Link: https://archive.vn/ixsUR" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20200930,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On September 30, the Minister of Healthcare of Kazakhstan urged Mayors of cities and regions to tighten control over the wearing of face masks among citizens. According to Minister, about 1,131 people were fined for not wearing face masks in public areas and public transport from September 5 to September 27. Link: https://archive.vn/I4oGZ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201001,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On October 1, the Minister of Healthcare stated that citizens arriving from overseas (with no COVID-19 test certificate) will be tested. Link: https://archive.vn/lpp1X " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201005,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From October 5, the resumption of flights with other countries was suspended, and not allowed to increase the flights with countries that have already resumed flights with Kazakhstan. The government ordered to reduce flights to Turkey. Link: https://archive.vn/IMsjF" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201006,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On October 6, a new decree signed by Chief Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan Yerlan Kiyasov came into force. According to the degree, all passengers from abroad have to undergo thermometry, fill out a questionnaire, and provide a negative COVID-19 test certificate taken no longer than 72 hours before arrival. Foreign passengers with no COVID-19 certificate are not allowed to enter the country. Link: https://archive.vn/kcE7D " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201007,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On October 7, the President of Kazakhstan emphasized the importance of building strong communication with citizens on COVID-19. Link: https://archive.vn/TmCBC " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201007,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On October 7, the President of Kazakhstan tasked the government to make a COVID-19 test affordable to the public by lowering the price. Link: https://archive.vn/0ET8C" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On October 9, Shymkent city administration extended quarantine until October 26. Link: https://archive.vn/QMbun " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On October 9, Shymkent city administration extended quarantine until October 26 by restricting bus movements between Shymkent and other cities/regions. Link: https://archive.vn/LQ26F" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201012,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"From October 13, public transport in the Mangistau region will stop operating during weekends. Link: https://archive.vn/hebQL" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201013,C1: School closing,2,0,"On 10 September 2020, the Ministry of Education and Science announced that for the first quarter of this academic year, most of the students will study remotely. There are a few schools that remain to open with sanitation requirements in place. ""It was decided in the first quarter of the academic year to transfer the bulk of the students to a distance format."" ""There are 3.4 million students in Kazakhstan, of which 77% of children started learning in a distance format. Taking into account the epidemiological situation, at the first stage, we opened duty classes and small schools with a total contingent of 800 thousand students."" Recent news coverage shows this policy is still in effect. ""96% of the city's students study in a distance format. In 133 schools of the city 923 duty classes have been organized with coverage of 11 840 children."" ""The activities of the duty classes are carried out with a capacity of no more than 15 people in strict observance of sanitary and epidemiological requirements."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027083911/https://www.inform.kz/ru/predlozheniya-po-uchebe-v-shtatnom-rezhime-vyrabotalo-minobrazovaniya-rk_a3693001 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027084250/https://www.inform.kz/ru/prichiny-sohraneniya-distancionnogo-obucheniya-v-shkolah-nazval-aleksey-coy_a3693028 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027083238/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/vosem-almatinskih-shkol-nikov-zaboleli-koronavirusom-vse-oni-uchatsya-distancionno_a3703926 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201013,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The public transport is operating albeit with limited capacities. For example, in some regions, public transport will not work on Sunday. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027095248/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/karantinnye-mery-usilivayut-v-pavlodarskoy-oblasti-obschestvennyy-transport-ne-budet-rabotat-v-voskresen-e_a3707256 https://archive.fo/59GzJ" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201014,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Further money was spent to expand access to PCR testing. ""34 million tenge was spent on PCR testing for arriving air passengers."" ""Earlier, the Ministry of Health also reported that due to a decrease in prices on the market of consumables, the Ministry prepared proposals to reduce prices for PCR to 22%."" Besides, the Akimat of Nur-Sultan is implementing a project to adopt 9 isothermal laboratory complexes in city polyclinics for PCR testing. ""This will help increase the number of studies and provide timely assistance more precisely. The total capacity of such complexes is about 1.5 thousand studies per day. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027170344/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/34-mln-tenge-potratili-na-pcr-testy-dlya-priletevshih-v-kazahstan-passazhirov_a3706219 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027170614/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/pcr-testirovanie-budut-provodit-v-poliklinikah-nur-sultana_a3706294" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201020,H2: Testing policy,2,,"In the North Kazakhstan region, the laboratory of the regional center of phthisiopulmonology has reduced the cost of PCR testing for coronavirus. ""If previously the current price in this laboratory for one study was 11,550 tenge, then in accordance with the concluded act of antimonopoly compliance, it has been reduced to 8,900 tenge, or by 29%."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027170733/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/pochti-na-30-snizila-stoimost-pcr-testa-laboratoriya-v-sko_a3708632" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201021,C1: School closing,2,0,"The government continued to enforce a policy that requires most schools to adopt online teaching while gives certain schools the option to open on-site classes. “The Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan introduced optional on-site classes for primary schools, trying to balance the pandemic risks and educational needs of younger children. Over 2,800 rural schools in remote areas of Kazakhstan continue to operate in strict compliance with the new sanitary and hygiene norms. They provide multi-shift schooling for pupils, whose parents opted in for offline studies.” https://web.archive.org/web/20201027082249/https://www.unicef.org/eca/stories/education-rural-kazakhstan-during-pandemic" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201021,H2: Testing policy,2,,"It was announced that the cost of a PCR test has decreased. ""The National Center of Expertise of the Committee for Quality Control and Safety of Goods and Services of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan announced a decrease in the cost of a PCR test for COVID-19 for individuals to 8,025 tenge."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027165257/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/stoimost-pcr-testa-do-8-025-tenge-snizil-nacional-nyy-centr-ekspertizy_a3708990" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201026,C1: School closing,2,0,"The government announced new policies to give schools and parents the option to return to on-site classes, with strict compliance with sanitation requirements. However, these are only options that are permitted, and other schools continue to conduct online teaching. Note: it is not clear when the second quarter will begin, and this policy might not have gone into effect yet. But this will not change the coded ordinal value. ""From the second quarter to transfer to the traditional format the work of urban and rural schools up to 300 students."" ""At the request of the parents, allow training in the duty classes from 1 to 5 grades, in international schools - up to the 7th grade."" ""At the same time, it is imperative to observe the sanitary and disinfection regime, mask regime, chess seating and social distance."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027085815/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/kak-budut-uchit-sya-shkol-niki-vo-2-chetverti-reshenie-mvk_a3711015 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027085445/https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/113948?lang=kk" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government continues to enforce a policy that allows some businesses to open on condition that sanitary and other restrictive measures are in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027090846/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/kinoteatram-v-almaty-razreshili-rabotat_a3710926 https://archive.fo/nk0y0 https://archive.fo/X8S1D" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government continues to enforce a policy that prohibits public events. Recent news coverage indicates the police has carried out operations to ensure this policy is observed. ""All large events and family gatherings are prohibited. Individual and group outdoor fitness activities are permitted, and people may walk in parks and other public spaces in groups of three or less."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027092123/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/obschestvennyy-kontrol-semeynye-posidelki-i-svad-by-provodilis-v-kyzylorde_a3707769 https://archive.fo/59GzJ" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The government continues to enforce a policy that restricts gatherings to three people or less. “All large events and family gatherings are prohibited. Individual and group outdoor fitness activities are permitted, and people may walk in parks and other public spaces in groups of three or less. ” https://archive.fo/59GzJ" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"By and large, the countrywide restrictions have been loosened. In certain regions, however, quarantine measures are strengthened and extended. ""The police department of Pavlodar region is entrusted, among other things, with the control of persons in home quarantine."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027100422/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/karantinnye-mery-usilili-v-pavlodarskoy-oblasti_a3711098 https://archive.fo/59GzJ" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In general, the restrictions on internal movement have been relaxed. But some regional governments are still enforcing restrictions on interstate travels. ""Kazakhstan’s regions are empowered to take additional measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as necessary, including erecting checkpoints to limit travel in and out of cities and oblasts. "" https://archive.fo/59GzJ https://web.archive.org/web/20201027101525/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/izbegat-poezdok-v-obschestvennom-transporte-i-vyletov-v-zarubezhnye-strany-poprosili-almatincev_a3708386" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 26 October 2020, all foreigners arriving in Kazakhstan through international flights must have a certificate of PCR tests for COVID-19. ""Amendments were made to the resolution of the Chief Sanitary Doctor of the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to which, in the absence of a PCR certificate for COVID-19, passengers are not allowed to board an aircraft on international flights."" It should be noted that a restrictive measure with effects equivalent to this policy seemed to have been already enforced. ""A British citizen was deported on October 24 this year. from Aktau airport due to the lack of a PCR certificate. "" ""Effective October 6, 2020, the Government of Kazakhstan is requiring foreign travelers arriving in Kazakhstan to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test dated no more than three days prior to their entry to Kazakhstan. If they are unable to provide negative PCR test results, they will be denied entry. In addition, each traveler must undergo a temperature check and fill out a questionnaire on prior travel, potential COVID-19 exposure, and contact "" https://archive.fo/59GzJ https://web.archive.org/web/20201027103200/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/priletevshego-bez-pcr-spravki-britanca-deportirovali-iz-kazahstana_a3710343 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027103234/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/zapret-aviakompaniyam-na-posadku-passazhirov-bez-pcr-spravok-kasaetsya-lish-inostrancev-pravitel-stvo-rk_a3711410 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,E1: Income support,0,,"The government is not extending its COVID-19 Aid. However, it should be noted that families of medical workers who die from COVID-19 will receive compensations. ""Starting in April, formal employees who lost jobs due to the economic situation could apply for unemployment assistance that provides a maximum of 40 percent of their former salaries for up to six months. For those who lost jobs in March or April, unemployment assistance is set to expire in October. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027155635/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/budut-li-teper-vyplachivat-kompensaciyu-v-sluchae-smerti-medrabotnika_a3709144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027155805/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/08/17/kazakhstan-extend-expand-covid-19-aid" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government’s COVID-19 tax relief measures remain in place until 31 December 2020. ""a tax amnesty program is introduced that provides a waiver of penalties and interest for individuals with outstanding property tax, land tax, and vehicle tax due as on 1 April 2020, provided that the tax is paid by 31 December 2020"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027160302/https://www.orbitax.com/news/archive.php/Kazakhstan-Introduces-Addition-43092" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The official COVID website continues to function and is updated on a daily basis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027164223/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/news" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,H2: Testing policy,2,,"A new social medical laboratory has been opened in Karaganda based on the framework of a public-private partnership, whose prices ""will be affordable for all segments of the population."" ""Automated equipment allows up to 2 thousand PCR tests per day. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027165734/https://www.coronavirus2020.kz/ru/novaya-social-naya-medicinskaya-laboratoriya-otrylas-v-karagande_a3711347" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No further measures of contact tracing have been announced since the last recorded input. It should be noted that although Kazakhstan launched a COVID-19 contract tracing app on 8 October 2020, it was not clear whether the government has enough capacities to actually implement comprehensive contact tracing. ""The minister urged the citizens to use the app, calling for responsibility and conscience on the part of people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201027171304/https://www.inform.kz/en/kazakhstan-launches-covid-19-contact-tracing-app_a3703810" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The requirements of wearing masks remain in place. ""The Chief Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan has mandated that masks be worn nationwide in public settings, including both indoor and outdoor spaces and on public transportation. Failure to comply with this measure could result in administrative penalty. "" https://archive.fo/59GzJ" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201028,C1: School closing,2,1,"On October 26, the Ministry of Education allowed school learners from 1 to 5 grades to attend schools. Link: https://archive.vn/qQcrt" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201028,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On October 28, the Almaty city administration declared new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Accordingly, private gatherings are allowed for up to 3 people. Link: https://archive.vn/v5Lc0 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201028,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"From October 28, Almaty city administration has restricted public transport operations by reducing working hours during weekdays. From November 9, Shymkent, the Kostanay region, and the North Kazakhstan region will restrict the public transport operations by closing on weekends and reducing working hours during weekdays. Whereas the Akmola region is restricting public transport operations from November 7. Links: https://archive.vn/JQm5Q https://archive.vn/UBtKe " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201028,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"There are no curfew hours announced across the country. However, some regions and cities announced a quarantine by reducing business operation hours and recommending elderly people to stay at home. Link: https://archive.vn/Qzju5 https://archive.vn/UBtKe" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201028,E1: Income support,0,,"No update" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201028,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No update" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201028,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Kazakhstan government updates the www.coronavirus2020.kz website on a regular basis. Link: https://archive.vn/iY5Lv" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201028,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The government is not testing everyone showing COVID-19 symptoms. The price of the COVID-19 test is still expensive for the general public. The government has promised to reduce the price of the COVID-19 test soon. Link: https://archive.vn/WKHZu " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201028,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The government launched the Saqbol app that allows citizens to quickly identify people who may have been exposed to COVID-19. However, the app is not popular among the general public. Link: https://archive.vn/Ve4DI " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201028,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing a face mask in all public spaces is mandatory in Kazakhstan. However, people are not strictly following this rule. The government is actively urging people to wear a face mask. Link: https://archive.vn/m0UsN " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Healthcare regularly updates information on COVID-19 on social media such as Facebook and Instagram. It should be noted that the general public in Kazakstan mainly uses Facebook and Instagram. Link: https://archive.vn/6GAif " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201101,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From November 1, the East Kazakhstan region set up about 13 sanitary posts that control entry to the region from the Almaty region, Karaganda, Pavlodar. Link: https://archive.vn/UBtKe " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From November 2, theaters are allowed to operate with occupancy of no more than 30%, but no more than 100 people in the hall. Whereas cinemas are still closed across the country. Link: https://archive.vn/RgEbv " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From November 2, the government allowed citizens to attend religious gatherings - up to 100 people in one room. However, Friday prayers at the mosque are prohibited. Link: https://archive.vn/Gxi0d " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From November 2, railway and airline movements from and to Ust-Kamenogorsk will be restricted. Link: https://archive.vn/t8dTx" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201102,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On November 2, the government announced new restrictive measures on international movement such as: - To extend the suspension of the visa-free regime for 57 countries until May 1, 2021. - To extend the suspension of a 72-hour visa-free stay on the territory of Kazakhstan for transit passengers from China and India until January 1, 2021. - From November 9, to reduce the number of flights from Turkey. Link: https://archive.vn/wNeAx " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201104,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From November 9, the Pavlodar region prohibits religious gatherings. Link: https://archive.vn/ktjb2 " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Shymkent city and the Kostanay region announced a quarantine from November 6 until November 23. Accordingly, no gatherings in public of more than 3 people. Link: https://archive.vn/UBtKe " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On November 6, it was reported that the North Kazakhstan region will set up checkpoints along the perimeter of Petropavlovsk from November 9. Railway transportation between Petropavlovsk and Almaty will be restricted. Passengers flying from Petropavlovsk will be required to have a negative PCR certificate. Also, Pavlodar city will set up checkpoints from November 9. People are required to register at pvlinfo.kz to cross the checkpoints. Link: https://archive.vn/UBtKe " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201107,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"From November 7, the Akmola region is restricting public transport operations. Links: https://archive.vn/UBtKe " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201108,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From November 9, Shymkent city administration prohibited inter-regional and inter-city movement. Link: https://archive.vn/wJHEl " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201109,C1: School closing,2,1,"Primary school grades are allowed to attend schools whereas high school/ universities are still closed. Link: https://archive.vn/vynqY " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"East Kazakhstan continues to keep about 15 sanitary checkpoints to control exit and entry from/to the region. Link: https://archive.vn/pdsvn " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201109,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No update" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201109,E1: Income support,0,,"No update" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No update" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are websites such as covid19live.kz, anti-corona.kz, and coronavirus2020.kz that update the latest information on COVID-19 in Kazakhstan. Links: https://archive.vn/1nrSA https://archive.vn/yjpmN https://archive.vn/YZoMQ" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201109,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No update " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No update " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Quarantine Measures: By and large, countrywide quarantine restrictions have been relaxed. Businesses that were previously closed – including gyms and fitness centers, pools, beaches, cultural facilities, museums, exhibits, entertainment centers, religious facilities, some movie theaters, food courts, and recreational facilities – have reopened, at least on weekdays, and may be subject to capacity limitations. However, amid concerns of a possible fall/winter uptick, some regional and local governments are imposing restrictions once again. Link: https://archive.vn/s9ThM" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All large events and family gatherings are prohibited. Link: https://archive.vn/utWXb" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201111,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes, in some cases* Kazakhstan’s regions are empowered to take additional measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as necessary, including erecting checkpoints to limit travel in and out of cities and oblasts. Before pursuing domestic travel in Kazakhstan, we urge you to research whether checkpoints might be in a place that could restrict your ability to travel. For regional information please see the websites listed in the Local Resources section at the bottom of this message. Due to spikes in COVID-19 transmission, U.S. Government personnel travel to the following regions is restricted without specific approval: East Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, and Akmola (for overnight travel more than 100 kilometers away from Nur-Sultan). Link: https://archive.vn/utWXb" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks Required: The Chief Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan has mandated that masks be worn nationwide in public settings, including both indoor and outdoor spaces and on public transportation. Failure to comply with this measure could result in an administrative penalty. Link: https://archive.vn/utWXb " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201112,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On November 12, it was reported that long queues were formed on the external border of East Kazakhstan due to the strict measures at the entry-exit border. Link: https://archive.vn/pM9aZ " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201113,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"According to the local government decrees, no more than 3 people are allowed to walk in parks and other public spaces in Shymkent, East Kazakhstan, and the Akmola region. However, the US Embassy website states that ""individual and group outdoor fitness activities are permitted, and people may walk in parks and other public spaces in groups of three or less"" which relates to the nationwide policy. As a citizen of Kazakhstan, I would say that there are no strict measures on gatherings across the country. Only some regions are implementing the restrictions. It should be noted that Shymkent city residents are not fully complying with the ""no more than 3 people"" rule. Links: https://archive.vn/JQyYt https://archive.vn/utWXb " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201113,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transport operations are restricted in the Akmola region, West Kazakhstan region, and Shymkent city. Link: https://archive.vn/JQyYt " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201113,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Is a curfew in place? No However, from November 13, the Akmola region prohibited people to leave their homes from 11.00 pm until 6.00 am. Links: https://archive.vn/JQyYt https://archive.vn/utWXb" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201113,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From November 13, Kokshetau city bans entry to the city for those who do not have a negative PCR test result. Link: https://archive.vn/ZGQqy " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,C1: School closing,2,1,"High schools and universities are still closed. The government is not planning to fully open schools in green zone regions. Link: https://archive.vn/TOsMA" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"By and large, countrywide quarantine restrictions have been relaxed. Businesses that were previously closed – including gyms and fitness centers, pools, beaches, cultural facilities, museums, exhibits, entertainment centers, religious facilities, some movie theaters, food courts, and recreational facilities – have reopened, at least on weekdays, and may be subject to capacity limitations. However, amid concerns of a possible fall/winter uptick, some regional and local governments are imposing restrictions once again. Link: https://archive.vn/s9ThM " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All large events and family gatherings are prohibited. Link: https://archive.vn/s9ThM" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transport operations are banned during weekends in the Kostanay region. Link: https://archive.vn/jogfK " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Residents of Kostanay regions are recommended to stay at home from 10 pm until 6 am. This local policy is valid until November 30. Links: https://archive.vn/jogfK https://archive.vn/azZO7" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Kostanay region bans exit from the region and entry to the region until November 30. Links: https://archive.vn/jogfK https://archive.vn/azZO7" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No update" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"Now, the government is not providing income support for people who lost their jobs during the COVID-19. However, the President ordered to resume providing salary bonuses for healthcare workers. The amount is unclear. Link: https://archive.vn/SqXGA " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No update" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are websites such as covid19live.kz, anti-corona.kz, and coronavirus2020.kz that update the latest information on COVID-19 in Kazakhstan. Moreover, the Ministry of Healthcare and E-gov regularly publish information on COVID-19 on social media and their official websites. Links: https://archive.vn/TPw9Y https://archive.vn/NgP1s https://archive.vn/65peD https://archive.vn/pIPDu https://archive.vn/3lX3Q" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The government is not conducting mass testing for COVID-19. Key workers, admitted to hospital and returned from overseas are likely to be tested. The price for the test is still expensive and the COVID-19 test is not popular among the general public in Kazakhstan. Link: https://archive.vn/s9ThM " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is no official announcement on contact people are being tested. The government is not actively urging people to take a COVID-19 test since the price is significantly expensive. It can be argued that people who are admitted to the hospital and their contact people are likely to be tested. I am not able to provide the link since this is my own opinion (currently I live in Kazakhstan). " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks Required: The Chief Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan has mandated that masks be worn nationwide in public settings, including both indoor and outdoor spaces and on public transportation. Failure to comply with this measure could result in an administrative penalty. Link: https://archive.vn/s9ThM" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Kazakhstan’s regions are empowered to take additional measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as necessary, including erecting checkpoints to limit travel in and out of cities and oblasts. Link: https://archive.vn/s9ThM" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201120,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"From November 20, Almaty region administration does not allow more than 3 people in a group to walk outdoors. Link: https://archive.vn/HJnYo" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Businesses that were previously closed – including gyms and fitness centers, pools, beaches, cultural facilities, museums, exhibits, entertainment centers, religious facilities, some movie theaters, food courts, and recreational facilities – have reopened, at least on weekdays, and may be subject to capacity limitations. However, amid concerns of a possible fall/winter uptick, some regional and local governments are imposing restrictions once again. Link: https://archive.vn/U2d0o" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public and large events are still prohibited. Link: https://archive.vn/5glqF " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The Kostanay region prohibits people more than 3 in a group to walk outdoors. Link: https://archive.vn/UkZvy" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transport is not operating during weekends and national holidays in the Akmola and the Kostanay regions. Link: https://archive.vn/UkZvy " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"The Kostanay region residents over 65 years of age are recommended to stay at home. Whereas movement in the streets from 10 pm till 6 am is restricted for the general public in the Kostanay region. Link: https://archive.vn/UkZvy " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Akmola and the Kostanay regions ban exit from the regions and entry to the regions. Link: https://archive.vn/UkZvy " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In recent days, Kazakhstan has resumed direct air flights with 12 countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Belarus, Netherlands, Germany, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, and Georgia. Link: https://archive.vn/Q7H4b " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,E1: Income support,0,,"No update" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No update" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are websites such as covid19live.kz, anti-corona.kz, and coronavirus2020.kz that update the latest information on COVID-19 in Kazakhstan. Moreover, the Ministry of Healthcare regularly publishes information on COVID-19 on social media and its official website. Links: https://archive.vn/mOZNS https://archive.vn/zDE0y" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No mass testing was reported. At the moment COVID-19 infected patients are not hospitalized unless severe danger to health. Link: https://archive.vn/rj8n6" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No contact tracing policy for the general public was reported in Kazakhstan. " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"You must wear a face covering in public spaces, including in vehicles. Breaches of regulations can result in fines. Link: https://archive.vn/rj8n6" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201123,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Commercial international flights to and from Kazakhstan remain very limited. Link: https://archive.vn/rj8n6" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 24 November, it was reported that North Kazakhstan moved 4 primary schools to distance learning. It should be noted that primary school students and students from remote places are allowed to attend schools in Kazakhstan from September 1. Whereas high schools and universities/colleges are still studying online. Currently, some regions are practicing a school closure for primary school students due to increased COVID-19 at the local level. Link: https://archive.vn/PWUNI " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201127,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 27 November, it was reported that about 165 schools have been closed for quarantine since September 1. Now, about 65 schools in Kazakhstan are closed for quarantine. Link: https://archive.vn/oaJqM " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201128,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"From 28 November, the residents of Kokshetau, the Krasny Yar village, the Chaikino village, the Stantsionniy village, and the Stepnogorsk are not allowed to go out from 9 pm till 6 am. Link: https://archive.vn/UkZvy " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Businesses that were previously closed – including gyms and fitness centers, pools, beaches, cultural facilities, museums, exhibits, entertainment centers, religious facilities, some movie theaters, food courts, and recreational facilities – have reopened, at least on weekdays, and may be subject to capacity limitations. However, amid concerns of a possible fall/winter uptick, some regional and local governments are imposing restrictions once again. Link: https://archive.vn/U2d0o" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All large events and family gatherings are prohibited. Link: https://archive.vn/2ES7y " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The Akmola and East Kazakhstan regions prohibit more than 3 people in a group to walk outside. Link: https://archive.vn/vm77W" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The Kostanay region extended quarantine measures until December 7. Public transport does not operate during weekends and holidays. Link: https://archive.vn/qm8Mf " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Kostanay region extended quarantine measures until December 7. Restrictions on internal movement remain in place. Link: https://archive.vn/qm8Mf " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Kazakhstani border remains closed to foreigners with limited exceptions, including diplomats, direct-family members of Kazakhstani citizens, residency permit holders, some employees of designated companies in critical industries, and citizens of those countries with which Kazakhstan has resumed direct flights. Link: https://archive.vn/2ES7y " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,E1: Income support,0,,"No income support policy is reported in Kazakhstan. " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No updates" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are websites such as covid19live.kz, anti-corona.kz, and coronavirus2020.kz that update the latest information on COVID-19 in Kazakhstan. Moreover, the Ministry of Healthcare regularly publishes information on COVID-19 on social media and its official website. Link: https://archive.vn/0bZ7F" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No updates" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No updates" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Chief Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan has mandated that masks be worn nationwide in public settings, including both indoor and outdoor spaces and on public transportation. Failure to comply with this measure could result in an administrative penalty. Link: https://archive.vn/2ES7y" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Kazakhstan’s regions are empowered to take additional measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as necessary, including erecting checkpoints to limit travel in and out of cities and oblasts. Link: https://archive.vn/2ES7y" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201203,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Akmola region prohibits residents to go outside from 9 pm until 6 am. Link: https://archive.vn/vm77W " Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201204,C1: School closing,3,0,"On 4 December, Aksu city closed all levels of school. On December 7, Pavlodar and Ekibastuz cities will close all levels of school until 31 December. It should be mentioned that primary special classes (small group classes) are open across Kazakhstan. However, Aksu, Ekibastuz, and Pavlodar closed all primary classes. As a result, all education institutions are closed there. Links: https://archive.vn/CG4aK https://archive.vn/VDdDX" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201204,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 10 December, Kazakhstan will reduce the number of flights from Turkey due to COVID-19. Link: https://archive.vn/FXbsB" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201207,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools are closed in some places based on each region. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213180031/https://lsm.kz/karantin-i-koronavirus" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Events are banned. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213180031/https://lsm.kz/karantin-i-koronavirus" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201207,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Transportation is operating in a limited capacity. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213180457/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Kazakhstan’s regions are empowered to take additional measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as necessary, including erecting checkpoints to limit travel in and out of cities and oblasts. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213180457/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Marks are required. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213180457/https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Some closures are in place by region. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213180031/https://lsm.kz/karantin-i-koronavirus" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Restrictions are in place by region. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213180031/https://lsm.kz/karantin-i-koronavirus" Kazakhstan,KAZ,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Requirements are based on region. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213180031/https://lsm.kz/karantin-i-koronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20200120,C8: International travel controls,1,,"http://www.health.go.ke/cas-rashid-assures-on-measures-taken-to-control-covid-19-nairobi-february-27-2020/" Kenya,KEN,20200225,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public Communications on Covid-19, including posters, on social media from Ministry of Health. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824054005/https://twitter.com/MOH_Kenya/status/1232361147904466949/photo/1" Kenya,KEN,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On March 13, the Health Ministry announced that for at least 30 days, ""All Kenyans should observe the following: [...] Suspend all public gatherings, meetings, religious crusades games events etc. Normal church services can go on provided they provide sanitizing/and hand washing."" SOURCE: http://web.archive.org/web/20200420175657/http://www.health.go.ke/first-case-of-coronavirus-disease-confirmed-in-kenya/" Kenya,KEN,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"all public gatherings have been banned from March 13 onwards. https://archive.fo/wip/aTD5c" Kenya,KEN,20200315,C1: School closing,3,1,"On March 15, 2020, the Kenyan government decided to shut down schools and colleges nationwide in response to COVID-19, affecting nearly 17 million students countrywide. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607144515/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/coronavirus-kenya-shuts-schools-as-new-cases-confirmed/1767139 http://web.archive.org/web/20200824023446/https://www.brookings.edu/blog/education-plus-development/2020/05/06/how-school-closures-during-covid-19-further-marginalize-vulnerable-children-in-kenya/" Kenya,KEN,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Work closing is recommended but not required. However, closing is required to meet the curfew hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406110459/https://www.president.go.ke/2020/03/15/address-to-the-nation-by-h-e-uhuru-kenyatta-c-g-h-president-of-the-republic-of-kenya-and-commander-in-chief-of-the-defence-forces-on-covid-19-commonly-known-as-coronavirus/" Kenya,KEN,20200315,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On media channels and through government-sponsored adverts https://web.archive.org/web/20200406111753/http://www.health.go.ke/" Kenya,KEN,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"1)Kenya has always had a National Influenza Laboratory that tests flu-related symptoms. 2) However, when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic and the subsequent announcement of the first case on March 13, 2020, Kenya enforced a policy mandating that anyone showing symptoms or meets elgible criteria such as recently traveling, is to be tested. Additionally, anyone traveling from overseas to Kenya is to be quarantined at their own expense and is mandatory. Sources: US Embassy in Kenya: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402085707/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Al Jazeera: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402085509/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/chief-coronavirus-worst-crisis-wwii-live-updates-200331233659496.html Official Tweets by Ministry of Health in Kenya : https://web.archive.org/web/20200402091339/https://twitter.com/MOH_Kenya/status/1245379494166310913?s=20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200402091353/https://twitter.com/MOH_Kenya/status/1242176769517588482?s=20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200402091642/https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-04-02-08.json " Kenya,KEN,20200316,H3: Contact tracing,1,," Contact Tracing is Limited to those who come in contact with those patients that test positive for COVID-19. However, the government put in place measures to screen randomly from March 21 Sources: Tweets by the Ministry of Health (Kenya): https://web.archive.org/web/20200402092138/https://twitter.com/MOH_Kenya/status/1240650877700059136?s=20 Daily Nation: https://web.archive.org/web/20200319055807/https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Kenya-confirms-first-coronavirus-case/1056-5489268-28tqll/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200402092539/https://twitter.com/MOH_Kenya/status/1240687712891367426?s=20 The Star: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402090726/https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2020-03-31-contact-tracing-kilimani-westlands-seen-as-covid-19-hotspots-in-nairobi/" Kenya,KEN,20200317,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 15 March, the Government of Kenya announced new measures that suspend travel for all persons coming into Kenya from any country with reported Coronavirus cases (effective 17 March). Only Kenyan citizens, and any foreigners with valid residence permits, will be allowed to enter the country provided they self-quarantine or quarantine in a government-designated facility. These new measures will be in place for, at least, 30 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824031329/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/ff83761c-96b2-4cd4-9e9a-1836b04ac86f http://web.archive.org/web/20200824052745/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-51917920" Kenya,KEN,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""Kenyan banks will allow personal borrowers who get into difficulties because of the coronavirus crisis to extend their loans for up to a year"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200718162454/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-kenya/update-2-kenyan-rwandan-banks-to-offer-relief-to-distressed-borrowers-central-banks-say-idUSL8N2BB2J1" Kenya,KEN,20200319,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""On 19 March 2020, the Kenya Bankers Association announced that reliefs will be granted to borrowers affected by coronavirus COVID-19 if their repayments were up to date as at 2 March 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430225740/https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2020/03/coronavirus-on-loans-and-real-estate-arrangements-kenya/" Kenya,KEN,20200320,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Health Secretary Mutahi Kagwe asked public transport operators, including railway services, to carry only 60% of their passenger capacity"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-20/kenya-orders-early-closure-of-bars-in-measures-against-virus" Kenya,KEN,20200323,H2: Testing policy,1,,"1)Kenya has always had a National Influenza Laboratory that tests flu-related symptoms. 2) However, when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic and the subsequent announcement of the first case on March 13, 2020, Kenya enforced a policy mandating that anyone showing symptoms or meets elgible criteria such as recently traveling, is to be tested. Additionally, anyone traveling from overseas to Kenya is to be quarantined at their own expense and is mandatory. Sources: US Embassy in Kenya: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402085707/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Al Jazeera: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402085509/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/chief-coronavirus-worst-crisis-wwii-live-updates-200331233659496.html Official Tweets by Ministry of Health in Kenya : https://web.archive.org/web/20200402091339/https://twitter.com/MOH_Kenya/status/1245379494166310913?s=20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200402091353/https://twitter.com/MOH_Kenya/status/1242176769517588482?s=20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200402091642/https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-04-02-08.json" Kenya,KEN,20200323,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact Tracing is Limited to those who come in contact with those patients that test positive for COVID-19. However, the government put in place measures to screen randomly from March 21 Sources: Tweets by the Ministry of Health (Kenya): https://web.archive.org/web/20200402092138/https://twitter.com/MOH_Kenya/status/1240650877700059136?s=20 Daily Nation: https://web.archive.org/web/20200319055807/https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Kenya-confirms-first-coronavirus-case/1056-5489268-28tqll/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200402092539/https://twitter.com/MOH_Kenya/status/1240687712891367426?s=20 The Star: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402090726/https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2020-03-31-contact-tracing-kilimani-westlands-seen-as-covid-19-hotspots-in-nairobi/" Kenya,KEN,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On March 24th, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said that bars were to be closed (Source 1) This was still the case as of May 7 (Source 2), and on June 6, it was announced that these closings would remain in place for 30 more days (Source 3) Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200607150605/https://www.nation.co.ke/dailynation/news/flights-suspended-bars-closed-in-war-against-coronavirus-280550 Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05/07/kenya-is-turning-public-health-crisis-into-law-and-order-one/ Source 3: https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2020/06/uhuru-orders-bars-to-remain-closed-for-30-more-days/" Kenya,KEN,20200325,E1: Income support,1,1,"Direct cash payments to vulnerable citizens bolstered, ""additional Ksh. 10 Billion to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable members of our society through cash-transfers by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, to cushion them from the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200428114436/https://www.president.go.ke/2020/03/25/presidential-address-on-the-state-interventions-to-cushion-kenyans-against-economic-effects-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-25th-march-2020/ " Kenya,KEN,20200327,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A Nation wide curfew is put in place for Kenya between the hours of 1700hr and 0500hrs https://archive.fo/Fu5pR" Kenya,KEN,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government issues a daily curfew beginning on March 27 2020, from 7pm to 5am. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-kenya-economy/refile-update-2-kenya-announces-tax-cuts-and-curfew-in-battle-with-coronavirus-idUSL8N2BI73I" Kenya,KEN,20200404,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"ou will be violating the Ministry of Health’s regulations on coronavirus if you are found in public places without a mask, the government declared Saturday as positive cases in the country rose to 126. This include markets and supermarkets and other public places with high populations. “This is a new requirement that must be complied. People must wear masks in public places,” said Mutahi Kagwe, at a regular media briefing. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2020/04/masks-now-mandatory-in-public-places-kenya-declares/" Kenya,KEN,20200406,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As part of the ""Restriction of Movement of Persons and Related Measures"" announced on 6 April, travel is prohibited between areas deemed as ""infected"" and ""not infected"" between 8-29 April. However, public transport can still operate within an ""infected"" area during this period provided compliance with health protocols and reduced capacity (see pages 656-657). https://web.archive.org/web/20200702130154/https://kam.co.ke/kam/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/L.-N.-No.-50-Public-Health-Amended-LEGAL-VERSION.pdf.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20200406,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"21 day movement ban in effect for Nairobi, Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa everyone else under curfew and advised to stay indoors. https://archive.fo/wip/CvAbp" Kenya,KEN,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As part of the ""Restriction of Movement of Persons and Related Measures"" announced on 6 April, all public and air transport services into or out of infected areas are prohibited from 8 April to 29 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702130154/https://kam.co.ke/kam/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/L.-N.-No.-50-Public-Health-Amended-LEGAL-VERSION.pdf.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20200408,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On media channels and throgh government-sponsored adverts https://web.archive.org/web/20200406111753/http://www.health.go.ke/" Kenya,KEN,20200409,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"movement ban added for Mandera, additional to lockdowns initiated on the 6th of April. https://archive.fo/wip/IT13c" Kenya,KEN,20200413,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"It does not appear that the following was relaxed: On March 13, the Health Ministry announced that for at least 30 days, ""All Kenyans should observe the following: [...] Suspend all public gatherings, meetings, religious crusades games events etc. Normal church services can go on provided they provide sanitizing/and hand washing."" SOURCE: http://web.archive.org/web/20200420175657/http://www.health.go.ke/first-case-of-coronavirus-disease-confirmed-in-kenya/" Kenya,KEN,20200415,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"President Uhuru Kenyatta directed a mandatory curfew as of March 26, 2020 from 7pm to 5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406113807/https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/ea/Kenya-goes-into-dusk-to-dawn-curfew/4552908-5506824-9plkom/ " Kenya,KEN,20200415,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On media channels and through government-sponsored adverts https://web.archive.org/web/20200406111753/http://www.health.go.ke/" Kenya,KEN,20200416,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"A Nationwide curfew remains in effect as well as the lockdown of majorly affected areas http://archive.fo/IT13c" Kenya,KEN,20200421,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No indication that public events are allowed to proceed given the extended National Lockdowns http://archive.fo/bNPig " Kenya,KEN,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nationwide curfew remains, Mandera county placed under lockdown for 21 days (total movement ban) http://archive.fo/wip/pZ6ye" Kenya,KEN,20200425,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On 25 April, the President of Kenya announced an extension of the existing lockdown measures in the regions of Nairobi, Mombassa, Kilifi, and Kwale. The quarantine will be extended by 21 days as these areas are most at-risk for the virus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824045521/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-25/kenya-shuts-off-capital-for-3-more-weeks-tax-changes-approved" Kenya,KEN,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed, and the closure is extended to June 4th http://archive.fo/wip/xb6dT" Kenya,KEN,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nationwide curfew extended for 21 days http://archive.fo/bNPig" Kenya,KEN,20200426,C8: International travel controls,4,,"border remains closed to all travellers from air and land. Cargo excepted http://archive.fo/wip/xb6dT" Kenya,KEN,20200426,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200406111753/http://www.health.go.ke/" Kenya,KEN,20200430,E1: Income support,1,1,"Direct cash payments to vulnerable citizens bolstered, ""additional Ksh. 10 Billion to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable members of our society through cash-transfers by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, to cushion them from the adverse economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200428114436/https://www.president.go.ke/2020/03/25/presidential-address-on-the-state-interventions-to-cushion-kenyans-against-economic-effects-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-25th-march-2020/" Kenya,KEN,20200430,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""On 19 March 2020, the Kenya Bankers Association announced that reliefs will be granted to borrowers affected by coronavirus COVID-19 if their repayments were up to date as at 2 March 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430225740/https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2020/03/coronavirus-on-loans-and-real-estate-arrangements-kenya/" Kenya,KEN,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All meetings, conferences and events of an international nature have been banned. Kenyan citizens have been advised to avoid crowded places and to work remotely where possible. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/staying-during-coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Nationwide curfew in place and gatherings remain banned. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/staying-during-coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20200504,H2: Testing policy,3,,"UPDATED NOTE: Since May, Kenya's Government has rolled out voluntary public testing for the novel coronavirus in Nairobi slums. however, not many Kenyans are voluntary getting tested because they fear that if they test positive they will suffer hard economic consequences and be stigmatized. Previously, the government has communicated that if you test positive you must self-quarantine at your own expense. Source 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200713152636/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/kenya-records-low-turnout-in-mass-coronavirus-testing/1828539 Source 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200625171303/https://allafrica.com/stories/202005050152.html Source 3 http://web.archive.org/web/20200824054307/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kenya-testing/kenya-rolls-out-testing-in-nairobi-slums-but-some-fear-stigma-idUSKBN2331HZ" Kenya,KEN,20200505,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools remain closed country-wide https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Kenya,KEN,20200505,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"nationwide curfew. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/staying-during-coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20200520,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 20 May, the Government extended until 6 June the travel ban into and out of the regions of Nairobi and Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, and Mandera. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824044113/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344111/kenya-authorities-extend-lockdown-in-eastleigh-nairobi-and-old-town-mombasa-until-june-6-update-21" Kenya,KEN,20200531,H2: Testing policy,3,,"As of 31 May, Kenya still has a voluntary PCR testing scheme in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824055018/https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/31/kenyans-heed-govt-s-voluntary-covid-19-testing-scheme/" Kenya,KEN,20200603,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"As of 3 June, the Ministry of Health reported that 48% of the cases forwarded for contact tracing have not been properly traced (see Table 2, pages 10-11). http://web.archive.org/web/20200824162324/https://www.health.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Kenya-COVID-19-SITREP-078-03-Jun-2020.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20200606,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 6 June, the President announced a 30-day extension of the measure that orders bars to remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824025132/https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2020/06/uhuru-orders-bars-to-remain-closed-for-30-more-days/" Kenya,KEN,20200606,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As part of the measures announced on 6 June, all forms of gatherings, including political meetings, will remain banned for at least 30 more days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824025132/https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2020/06/uhuru-orders-bars-to-remain-closed-for-30-more-days/" Kenya,KEN,20200606,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As part of the measures announced on 6 June, all forms of gatherings, including political meetings, will remain banned for at least 30 more days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824025132/https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2020/06/uhuru-orders-bars-to-remain-closed-for-30-more-days/" Kenya,KEN,20200606,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On 6 June, the Government announced an ease in the movement restrictions in some areas of Nairobi as well as Mombasa's Old Town and the counties of Kilifi and Kwale. However, lockdown measures will remain in place until 6 July in most of Nairobi's Metropolitan area, and the Mombasa and Mandera counties. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824051723/https://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/featured/uhuru-extends-nairobi-mombasa-lockdown-by-30-days http://web.archive.org/web/20200824044618/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348946/kenya-authorities-announce-extension-of-lockdown-measures-until-july-6-update-23" Kenya,KEN,20200606,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 6 June, Kenyan President announced an extension of the nationwide lockdown measures until July 6. Restrictions on road, rail, and air movements in and out of the Nairobi Metropolitan area, as well as Mombasa and Mandera counties were also extended for 30 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824044618/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348946/kenya-authorities-announce-extension-of-lockdown-measures-until-july-6-update-23" Kenya,KEN,20200623,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Education Ministry is expected to start gradual reopening of schools from September 1 while a new learning calendar should be ready by Mid-August 2020. https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202006160079.html" Kenya,KEN,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The restrictions put in place include a partial lockdown in Nairobi and the coastal city of Mombasa and a nationwide dusk-to-dawn curfew. Some businesses like bars and schools and places of worship remain shut as passenger vehicles carry half their capacity to curb the spread of the disease. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/29/c_139175561.htm" Kenya,KEN,20200623,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"President Kenyatta on June 6 extended a ban on public gatherings for 30 days to curb the spread of coronavirus, restricting entry and exit from the capital and the counties of Mombasa and Mandera for a similar period. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702125137/https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/news/Governors-want-economy-reopened-" Kenya,KEN,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No specific mention of gathering size, but I think a 4G is reasonable approximation given severity of other restrictions. President Kenyatta on June 6 extended a ban on public gatherings for 30 days to curb the spread of coronavirus, restricting entry and exit from the capital and the counties of Mombasa and Mandera for a similar period. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702125137/https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/news/Governors-want-economy-reopened-" Kenya,KEN,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Effective June 7, nightly curfew hours are revised to 9:00 pm to 4:00 am. Those violating the curfew may be arrested and put in mandatory quarantine for 14 days at their own expense. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702130440/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Kenya/Content/Detail/Report/eb77c55d-fbca-4670-9c2d-18e154a19666" Kenya,KEN,20200623,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On June 6, the Government of Kenya (GoK) announced that movement restrictions in and out of Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighborhood, Mombasa’s Old Town neighborhood, and the counties of Kilifi and Kwale lapse as of June 7. However, movement restrictions in and out of the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Mombasa and Mandera counties are extended an additional 30 days. https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Kenya/Content/Detail/Report/eb77c55d-fbca-4670-9c2d-18e154a19666" Kenya,KEN,20200623,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Per the June 6 announcement, the GoK continued restrictions of international flights in and out of Kenya. The Kenyan Ministry of Transport will develop protocols to reinstate domestic air travel. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Kenya/Content/Detail/Report/eb77c55d-fbca-4670-9c2d-18e154a19666" Kenya,KEN,20200623,E1: Income support,1,1,"Recoded (previous coder had changed from 1F and then to 2F without sourcing). Appears that Kenya is still offering direct cash payments at less than 50% average income to people including formal and informal workers, vulnerable persons or families, etc. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718161903/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/kenya-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Kenya,KEN,20200623,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""On 19 March 2020, the Kenya Bankers Association announced that reliefs will be granted to borrowers affected by coronavirus COVID-19 if their repayments were up to date as at 2 March 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430225740/https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2020/03/coronavirus-on-loans-and-real-estate-arrangements-kenya/" Kenya,KEN,20200623,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200406111753/http://www.health.go.ke/" Kenya,KEN,20200703,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Education Ministry is expected to start gradual reopening of schools from September 1 while a new learning calendar should be ready by Mid-August 2020. https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202006160079.html" Kenya,KEN,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As per presidential address on July 6, bars and restaurants can still only serve takeout. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713145850/https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/news/covid-19-update-uhuru-full-speech-1445758" Kenya,KEN,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As per presidential address on July 6 ""the prohibition against social and political gatherings, of whatever nature, is extended for a further period of 30 days"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713145850/https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/news/covid-19-update-uhuru-full-speech-1445758 " Kenya,KEN,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No specific mention of gathering size but I think 4G is warranted given ""the prohibition against social and political gatherings, of whatever nature, is extended for a further period of 30 days"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713145850/https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/news/covid-19-update-uhuru-full-speech-1445758" Kenya,KEN,20200703,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As per presidential address on July 6 ""I order and direct THAT the Nationwide Curfew that is currently in force between the hours of 9pm and 4am daily, be and is hereby extended by a further 30 days."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713145850/https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/news/covid-19-update-uhuru-full-speech-1445758" Kenya,KEN,20200703,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""International Air Travel into and out of the Territory of the Republic of Kenya shall resume effective 1st August, 2020; in strict conformity with all protocols from the Ministry of Health, local and international civil aviation authorities, and any additional requirements applicable at the ports of departure, arrival or transit"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713145850/https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/news/covid-19-update-uhuru-full-speech-1445758" Kenya,KEN,20200703,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""On 19 March 2020, the Kenya Bankers Association announced that reliefs will be granted to borrowers affected by coronavirus COVID-19 if their repayments were up to date as at 2 March 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430225740/https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/insights/publications/2020/03/coronavirus-on-loans-and-real-estate-arrangements-kenya/" Kenya,KEN,20200703,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," https://web.archive.org/web/20200406111753/http://www.health.go.ke/" Kenya,KEN,20200707,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 7 July, the Education Minister announced that all schools will remain closed until January 2021 due to the pandemic. This statement extends school closures past the previously expected reopening in September. ""All schools in Kenya will remain closed until next January because of the coronavirus pandemic. Final year exams, usually taken in October and November, have also been cancelled. Education Minister George Magoha said students would repeat a year as schools had closed in mid-March, three months after the school calendar had begun. But colleges and universities are to reopen in September if they abide by strict guidelines."" http://archive.fo/UevkR" Kenya,KEN,20200707,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The cessation of movement order that barred entry into and out of Nairobi, Mombasa and Mandera counties lapsed on July 7th. Any movement by public transport vehicles into and out of these areas requires transport providers to first acquire mandatory certification from the Ministry of Health, in consultation with the Ministry of Transport. Users of public or private transport are required to wear a protective mask. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713150952/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200707,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The cessation of movement order that barred entry into and out of Nairobi, Mombasa and Mandera counties lapsed on July 7th. Any movement by public transport vehicles into and out of these areas requires transport providers to first acquire mandatory certification from the Ministry of Health, in consultation with the Ministry of Transport. Users of public or private transport are required to wear a protective mask. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713150952/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200714,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The earlier rationale on the prohibition of all social/political (inferring private and public) gatherings remains valid, with additional info from Pres. Kenyatta that no more than 100 people may gather for religious worship. ""In line with the guidelines issued by the Inter-Faith Council, only a maximum of one hundred (100)participants will be allowed at each worship ceremony and not be more than one hour"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713145850/https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/news/covid-19-update-uhuru-full-speech-1445758" Kenya,KEN,20200724,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Eateries and restaurants have also been reopened but with an adjustment to closing hours from 8pm to 7 pm."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200803172523/http://www.mygov.go.ke/index.php?act=article&id=301" Kenya,KEN,20200724,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change." Kenya,KEN,20200727,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Dusk to dawn curfew extended: ""The President did not, however, impose the much-anticipated lockdown, only extending the dusk-to-dawn curfew by another 30 days."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200803172523/http://www.mygov.go.ke/index.php?act=article&id=301" Kenya,KEN,20200727,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On 27 July, the Ministry of Health announced that contact tracing efforts in the country are still limited. 13461 of the 17975 COVID-19 cases in the country are still pending of contact listing (see pages 10-11). http://web.archive.org/web/20200824163130/https://www.health.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Kenya-COVID-19-SITREP-132-27-Jul-2020.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20200801,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Domestic air travel resumed on July 15th under Ministry of Health and Transport guidelines. International flights resumed on August 1st. Arriving U.S. passengers are exempt from quarantine if the following conditions are met: 1) The passenger does not have a body temperature above 37.5°C (99.5°F); 2) The passenger does not have a persistent cough, difficulty breathing or other flu-like symptoms; 3) The passenger has a negative PCR-based COVID-19 test conducted within 96 hours before travel."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200803173957/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ And ""“All arriving passengers with a PCR-based Covid-19 negative result, whose temperature is not above 37 degrees celsius and do not have difficulty in breathing, repeated cough and have proved to have been tested within 96 hours before travel shall be exempted from quarantine,” he said. Mr Macharia further indicated that passengers arriving during the curfew hours will be allowed to proceed to their hotels and those departing allowed to go to the airport to catch their flights. “As long as the passengers can show their travel documents, including tickets and boarding passes, they should be allowed to continue with their journey,” [the transport secretary] said."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200803174850/https://www.nation.co.ke/kenya/news/kenya-issues-guidelines-as-it-starts-receiving-international-flights-1910166" Kenya,KEN,20200813,C1: School closing,3,1,"Final year exams, usually taken in October and November, have also been cancelled. Education Minister George Magoha said students would repeat a year as schools had closed in mid-March, three months after the school calendar had begun. But colleges and universities are to reopen in September if they abide by strict guidelines. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53325741#:~:text=All%20schools%20in%20Kenya%20will,November%2C%20have%20also%20been%20cancelled." Kenya,KEN,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some sectors are allowed to open as some restaurants are operating. However, there remains a curfew and working from home is recommended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828173755/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200813,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Social gatherings remain prohibited. However, religious gatherings are allowed to continue. Children under 13 are not allowed to attend and persons over 58 years are not allowed to attend. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828173755/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings for weddings and funerals and religious gatherings are allowed, although there is a restriction on age. Persons older than 58 are not allowed to attend and children younger than 13 are not allowed to attend https://web.archive.org/web/20200828173755/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200813,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Although public transport is allowed to run, the seating capacity is reduced. The is a night curfew between 9:00 pm to 4:00 am and certification is required for travel within certain regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828173755/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200813,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Teleworking is being encouraged and there is a curfew and movement restrictions in place. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kenya,KEN,20200813,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"There are intercity or interstate travel restrictions. Any movement by public transport vehicles into and out of these areas requires transport providers to first acquire mandatory certification from the Ministry of Health, in consultation with the Ministry of Transport https://web.archive.org/web/20200828173755/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200813,C8: International travel controls,2,,"International travel is allowed. Passengers need to have a negative COVID-19 test. all passengers will be screened and must undergo a14 day quarantine https://web.archive.org/web/20200828173755/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200813,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Government of Kenya Embarked on social protection (cash transfers and food relief) program for income support during the pandemic https://web.archive.org/web/20200828175254/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kenya,KEN,20200813,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government of Kenya adopted credit and loan facilities that primarily relate to banks and large enterprises. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828175254/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kenya,KEN,20200813,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign to update Kenyans and the international community on measures and policies in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200828173755/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200813,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Government of Kenya has a voluntary COVID-19 testing program which is seeing an increased amount of people turning up to get tested. This means that testing is generally available. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/31/kenyans-heed-govt-s-voluntary-covid-19-testing-scheme//" Kenya,KEN,20200813,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Because testing is generally available through the voluntary testing scheme, it may be assumed that contract tracing is also comprehensive. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/31/kenyans-heed-govt-s-voluntary-covid-19-testing-scheme//" Kenya,KEN,20200813,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"All people are required to wear a face mask when outside the home or using public transport https://ke.usembassy.gov/health-and-travel-alert-the-government-of-kenya-lifts-the-suspension-of-international-flights-entering-and-departing-the-country-on-august-1st/" Kenya,KEN,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"I've upgraded the original coding from 2G to 3G. While the initial note indicated that universities may reopen starting Sep 1, I've been unable to find any actual evidence that they did. Instead, universities have largely kicked off the academic year virtually: ""With the pandemic having forced the closure of all academic institutions in March, killed more than 500 Kenyans and left more than 30,000 infected, most universities have announced that classes for freshers will begin online next month after the virtual induction. ""The pandemic has forced us to come up with different strategy to welcome you to campus virtually. Many have been looking forward to joining the University physically since you did and passed your KCSE 2019,"" says University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor Stephen Kiama in a note to the freshers on the university's website. Health protocols ""However, Covid-19 pandemic has prevented us to receive you physically in campus but we have to do it virtually. I am confident that very soon you are going to join us and enjoy the ambience of the University and interaction with students, faculty and staff."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201125170131/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008240876.html === I've attached the original note below for reference: ""Basic educational institutions will reopen January 2021, but University and colleges may open in September 2020 after meeting strict COVID-19 regulations. See: http://web.archive.org/web/20200914023634/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/""" Kenya,KEN,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Note: The government has adopted a number of containment measures, including social distancing and encouragement of teleworking where possible. This suggests workplace closing and work from home is generally recommended. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive unavailable, accessed 14th September 2020)" Kenya,KEN,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Note: prohibition against social and political gatherings over 15 people until September 26. See: https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive not working, accessed 14th September 2020)" Kenya,KEN,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"With most work shops/restaurants open, a nightly curfew and public transportation in operation, it seems like staying at home is only recommended. " Kenya,KEN,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Note: There is a nightly curfew hours are from 9:00 pm to 4:00 am in place throughout the country (not sure why this was coded as 1T previously). See: https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/(web archive not working, accessed 14th September 2020)" Kenya,KEN,20200901,C8: International travel controls,2,,"International flights commenced since August 1st, 2020 with quarantine measures for all international arrivals. See: https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive not working, accessed 14th September 2020)" Kenya,KEN,20200901,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Note also: Testing is available at the country’s major hospitals (Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, Kenyatta National Hospital). Test results are available within 48 – 96 hours. See: https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive not available, accessed 14th September 2020)" Kenya,KEN,20200929,C1: School closing,3,1,"""the Ministry of Education’s announcement that schools in Kenya will reopen from 12 October, starting with Grade 4, Class 8 and Form 4. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008014834/https://www.unicef.org/kenya/press-releases/UNICEF-welcomes-schools-reopening-in-Kenya" Kenya,KEN,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""The closing time for restaurants, bars and eateries was amended to 10 p.m. on the 29th of September, 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008014524/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""On the 28th of September, the Government of Kenya directed that large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events over 15 people remain suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008014524/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""On the 28th of September, the Government of Kenya directed that large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events over 15 people remain suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008014524/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200929,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Users of public or private transport are required to wear a protective mask."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008014524/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1," ""Is a curfew in place? Yes ""Nightly curfew hours are from 11:00 pm to 4:00 am"" ""Those violating the curfew may be arrested and put in mandatory quarantine for 14 days."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008014524/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1," ""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes Any movement by public transport vehicles into and out of these areas requires transport providers to first acquire mandatory certification from the Ministry of Health, in consultation with the Ministry of Transport."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008014524/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200929,C8: International travel controls,2,," ""Domestic air travel resumed on July 15th under Ministry of Health and Transport guidelines. International flights resumed on August 1st."" ""The test must be conducted and result must be received within 96 hours of arrival. U.S. citizens who do not have such a test may be refused boarding or denied entry to Kenya."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008014524/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200929,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Kenya,KEN,20200929,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""COVID-19 Testing: Testing is available at the country’s major hospitals (Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, Kenyatta National Hospital). The charge for the test is approximately USD 100 (KES10,000) at private health facilities and USD50 (KES 5,000) at government hospitals. Test results are available within 48 – 96 hours."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201008014524/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change" Kenya,KEN,20201005,C1: School closing,2,1,"On October 5, Kenyan universities and colleges which were closed in March over COVID-19 started a phased re-opening. Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha gave the green light for the resumption of studies, starting with final year students and those in third years. Others will follow in the coming weeks but the exact date has not been announced. Link: https://archive.vn/UGYOO " Kenya,KEN,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Public places, tourism, and hospitality establishments, travel and tour companies, hotels and other accommodations, restaurants, eateries, food and beverage outlets, and entertainment and recreation facilities are allowed to operate, provided they comply with Government of Kenya public health protocols, including 1.5 meter social distancing and the night-time curfew. Bars have been allowed to reopen from 29 September. Link: https://archive.vn/yc3mM" Kenya,KEN,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Large gatherings, meetings, conferences, and political events remain suspended. Link: https://archive.vn/yc3mM" Kenya,KEN,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Places of worship may begin phased re-opening in conformity with applicable guidelines developed by the Inter-Faith Council. The permitted maximum size of religious gatherings is increased to one third (1/3) of its normal sitting capacity. The maximum number of persons permitted to attend funerals and weddings is reviewed upwards to 200, with all in attendance abiding with the Ministry of Health Protocols. Link: https://archive.vn/ZzNkP" Kenya,KEN,20201009,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Users of public or private transport are required to wear a protective mask. Link: https://archive.vn/ZzNkP" Kenya,KEN,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Nightly curfew hours are from 11:00 pm to 4:00 am. Link: https://archive.vn/ZzNkP" Kenya,KEN,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Any movement by public transport vehicles into and out of these areas requires transport providers to first acquire mandatory certification from the Ministry of Health, in consultation with the Ministry of Transport. Link: https://archive.vn/ZzNkP " Kenya,KEN,20201009,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the IMF updates, all international arrivals have to undertake specifically a SarsCoV2 RT PCR Swab test, failure to which they will be quarantined for two weeks. Link: https://archive.vn/Urq8N" Kenya,KEN,20201009,E1: Income support,0,,"Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui has indicated that the cash transfers to poor households will be terminated in the first week of October when funds will dry up. This will end six months of social safeguards to the poor. The government has been sending about Sh1.3 billion every month. Since May, some 341,958 households have received the weekly Sh1,000 stipend to cushion them from the economic hardships caused by the pandemic. Link: https://archive.vn/I9Pc8" Kenya,KEN,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new updates. " Kenya,KEN,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health frequently updates COVID-19 information on Twitter. Link: https://archive.vn/r2KZA " Kenya,KEN,20201009,H2: Testing policy,1,,"There is no mass testing announced across the country. However, Director of Public Health Dr. Patrick Amoth says the Ministry of Health will soon embark on random testing of COVID-19 in schools. Link: https://archive.vn/BOn1C" Kenya,KEN,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The government abandoned mass testing, focusing instead on symptomatic people and their contacts, and screening vulnerable workers like health service providers and truck drivers. Moreover, the government no longer requires positive patients to be hospitalized but instead encourages them to stay at home. It also stopped covering treatment costs for lower-income families, discouraging many from going to the hospital. Link: https://archive.vn/JJxCz" Kenya,KEN,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Government of Kenya has directed that face masks must be worn in public places, except when dining, or when adhering to social distancing in hotels, gardens, or on beaches. Link: https://archive.vn/yc3mM " Kenya,KEN,20201010,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Joanne Hassan, a microbiologist from the state-run Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), said they tested as few as 200 per day now compared to highs of 3000 in July-August. The government has also abandoned mass testing, focusing instead on symptomatic people and their contacts, and screening vulnerable workers like health service providers and truck drivers. Link: https://archive.vn/JJxCz" Kenya,KEN,20201012,C1: School closing,2,1,"On October 12, Kenyan schoolchildren in grades four, eight, and 12 returned to class, ending a months-long closure of all educational institutions in the country. The government will decide later whether all students can return to schools. Link: https://archive.vn/VTS6e" Kenya,KEN,20201017,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On October 17, The Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) is set to commence a free COVID-19 mass testing exercise across Nairobi city that will run until October 18. Link: https://archive.vn/WmTa8" Kenya,KEN,20201018,C1: School closing,2,1,"On October 18, it was reported that about 55,000 learners from private schools could not attend schools on October 12. Now thousands of learners in Grade Four, Standard 8, and Form Four are seeking admission in public schools, amid major concerns of a lack of capacity when all learners resume classes in a weeks' time. So far, more than 200 private primary and secondary schools have shut down, with their owners turning them into business premises or handing them back to the landlords. Link: https://archive.vn/iRS0y" Kenya,KEN,20201018,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On October 18, it was reported that more than 2,000 Nairobi residents have been tested for Covid-19 in the second phase of free voluntary mass testing launched by the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) over the weekend. A total of 2,054 samples were collected on the first day of the exercise on October 17, across the 17 sub-counties in Nairobi. Link: https://archive.vn/0N9hj " Kenya,KEN,20201020,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy. 3 levels ( Grade 4, Class 8 and Form 4) have reopened since October 12th. https://web.archive.org/web/20201031175617/https://www.unicef.org/kenya/press-releases/UNICEF-welcomes-schools-reopening-in-Kenya " Kenya,KEN,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy" Kenya,KEN,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change" Kenya,KEN,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change" Kenya,KEN,20201020,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change " Kenya,KEN,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change. 60 day curfew 11pm-4am as announced on the 29th of September. " Kenya,KEN,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change" Kenya,KEN,20201020,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes. A quarantine exemption list is published and can be found on Kenya Civil Aviation Authority website " Kenya,KEN,20201020,E1: Income support,0,,"No change" Kenya,KEN,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change" Kenya,KEN,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily updates posted on Kenya's Ministry of Health page. Example: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031180659/https://www.health.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NERC-MOH-CS-Covid-Release-20102020-.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20201020,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change" Kenya,KEN,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change" Kenya,KEN,20201101,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. Some grade levels – Examination Classes – have resumed in person learning under heightened health safety measures. All other basic learning classes plan to resume in person January 2021. University and colleges opened in September 2020 after meeting strict COVID-19 regulations. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116132426/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201101,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Public places, tourism and hospitality establishments, travel and tour companies, hotels and other accommodations, restaurants, eateries, food and beverage outlets and entertainment and recreation facilities are allowed to operate, provided they comply with Government of Kenya public health protocols, including 1.5 metre social distancing and the night-time curfew. Kenyan citizens have been advised to avoid crowded places and to work remotely where possible. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116132652/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201101,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. On the 28th of September, the Government of Kenya stated that large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events over 15 people remain suspended. All political gatherings and rallies are suspended until January 3, 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116132426/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201101,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. On the 28th of September, the Government of Kenya stated that large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events over 15 people remain suspended. Places of worship may begin phased re-opening in conformity with applicable guidelines developed by the Inter-Faith Council. The permitted maximum size of religious gatherings is increased to one third (1/3) of its normal sitting capacity. The maximum number of persons permitted to attend funerals and weddings is reviewed upwards to 200, with all in attendance abiding with Ministry of Health Protocols. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116132426/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201101,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change. Users of public or private transport are required to wear a protective mask. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116132426/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201101,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change. The curfew is in effect from 10pm to 4am (local time). During curfew hours, everyone must stay at home or indoors, except for essential service workers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116132652/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201101,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Internal travel is restricted by the curfew. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116132426/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Kenya,KEN,20201101,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test upon entry. Travellers not from one of 186 quarantine exempt countries must quarantine upon arrival. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116132652/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116133203/https://www.kcaa.or.ke/sites/default/files/docs/covid_19/exempted_states.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20201101,E1: Income support,0,,"No change." Kenya,KEN,20201101,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change. Some tax relief schemes are being continued into the next financial year." Kenya,KEN,20201101,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change." Kenya,KEN,20201101,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change." Kenya,KEN,20201101,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change." Kenya,KEN,20201101,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. The Government of Kenya has directed that face masks must be worn in public places, except when dining, or when adhering to social distancing in hotels, gardens or on beaches. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116132652/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201104,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Due to change in curfew hours, all bars, restaurants, and other establishments open to the public must now close by 9.00 pm Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116133747/https://mygov.go.ke/administration/archive/notices/26505742President%20Uhuru%20Speech%20Nov%204,%202020.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20201104,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew hours were extended, they now run from 10pm to 4am local time. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116133747/https://mygov.go.ke/administration/archive/notices/26505742President%20Uhuru%20Speech%20Nov%204,%202020.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20201117,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. Some grade levels – Examination Classes – have resumed in person learning under heightened health safety measures. All other basic learning classes plan to resume in person January 2021. University and colleges opened in September 2020 after meeting strict COVID-19 regulations. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123160715/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Public places, tourism and hospitality establishments, travel and tour companies, hotels and other accommodations, restaurants, eateries, food and beverage outlets and entertainment and recreation facilities are allowed to operate, provided they comply with Government of Kenya public health protocols, including 1.5 metre social distancing and the night-time curfew. Kenyan citizens have been advised to work from home when possible. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123160933/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. On the 28th of September, the Government of Kenya stated that large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events over 15 people remain suspended. All political gatherings and rallies are suspended until January 3, 2020 There is an exception for places of worship, and weddings and funerals: Places of worship may begin phased re-opening in conformity with applicable guidelines developed by the Inter-Faith Council. The permitted maximum size of religious gatherings is increased to one third (1/3) of its normal sitting capacity. The maximum number of persons permitted to attend funerals and weddings is reviewed upwards to 200, with all in attendance abiding with Ministry of Health Protocols. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123160715/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. On the 28th of September, the Government of Kenya stated that large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events over 15 people remain suspended. All political gatherings and rallies are suspended until January 3, 2020. There is an exception for places of worship, and weddings and funerals: Places of worship may begin phased re-opening in conformity with applicable guidelines developed by the Inter-Faith Council. The permitted maximum size of religious gatherings is increased to one third (1/3) of its normal sitting capacity. The maximum number of persons permitted to attend funerals and weddings is reviewed upwards to 200, with all in attendance abiding with Ministry of Health Protocols. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123160715/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change. Public transportation is operating. Users of public and private transportation are required to wear a mask. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123160715/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change. Nightly curfew hours are from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am, in effect up to January 3rd, 2021. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123160715/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. Internal movement is restricted by the curfew. Domestic air travel resumed on July 15th under Ministry of Health and Transport guidelines. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123160715/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201117,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. All passengers arriving an transiting Kenya must have a PCR Covid-19 negative certificate for a test conducted 96 hours prior to travel. There is no inland border crossings except for commercial trucks. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123160715/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201117,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy announced." Kenya,KEN,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Support in the form of tax relief has been adopted. A package of tax measures has been adopted, including full income tax relief for persons earning below the equivalent of $225 per month, reduction of the top pay-as you earn rate from 30 to 25 percent, reduction of the base corporate income tax rate from 30 to 25 percent, reduction of the turnover tax rate on small businesses from 3 to 1 percent, and a reduction of the standard VAT rate from 16 to 14 percent. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123161432/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kenya,KEN,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular updates and videos posted by Ministry of Health. Text based public information campaign in place for people showing symptoms. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123161208/https://www.health.go.ke/" Kenya,KEN,20201117,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change." Kenya,KEN,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123161114/https://medical.unon.org/node/138" Kenya,KEN,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Government of Kenya has directed that face masks must be worn in public places, except when dining, or when adhering to social distancing in hotels, gardens or on beaches. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123160933/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. Schools are open for Grade 4, Class 8 and Form 4 (as of October 12) Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130145249/https://www.unicef.org/kenya/press-releases/UNICEF-welcomes-schools-reopening-in-Kenya" Kenya,KEN,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Public places, tourism and hospitality establishments, travel and tour companies, hotels and other accommodations, restaurants, eateries, food and beverage outlets and entertainment and recreation facilities are allowed to operate, provided they comply with Government of Kenya public health protocols, including 1.5 metre social distancing and the night-time curfew. Eateries and restaurants must close at 9pm (local time). Kenyan citizens have been advised to avoid crowded places and to work remotely where possible. Pharmacies and other shops selling essential products remain open, though business hours may be affected by the nationwide curfew. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130145110/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. Large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events over 15 people remain suspended. All political gatherings and rallies are suspended until January 3, 2020. Places of worship may begin phased re-opening in conformity with applicable guidelines developed by the Inter-Faith Council. The permitted maximum size of religious gatherings is increased to one third (1/3) of its normal sitting capacity. The maximum number of persons permitted to attend funerals and weddings is reviewed upwards to 200, with all in attendance abiding with Ministry of Health Protocols. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130144817/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. Large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events over 15 people remain suspended. All political gatherings and rallies are suspended until January 3, 2020. Places of worship may begin phased re-opening in conformity with applicable guidelines developed by the Inter-Faith Council. The permitted maximum size of religious gatherings is increased to one third (1/3) of its normal sitting capacity. The maximum number of persons permitted to attend funerals and weddings is reviewed upwards to 200, with all in attendance abiding with Ministry of Health Protocols. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130144817/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201124,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change. Public transport is operational. Users of public or private transport are required to wear a protective mask. Social distancing rules – in the form of capacity restrictions – apply to all vehicles. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130145110/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130144817/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change. There is a curfew in place, during which everyone must stay at home or indoors. Nightly curfew hours are from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am, in effect up to January 3rd, 2021. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130145110/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Internal movement is restricted by the curfew. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130145110/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All passengers arriving an transiting Kenya must have a PCR Covid-19 negative certificate for a test conducted 96 hours prior to travel. There is no inland border crossings except for commercial trucks. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130144817/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201124,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy announced." Kenya,KEN,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in tax relief schemes." Kenya,KEN,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular updates and informational materials provided by the ministry of health. Text base information campaign for symptomatic individuals is available. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130151118/https://www.health.go.ke/" Kenya,KEN,20201124,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change. Tests are prioritised for those who show symptoms and have been in contact with a known COVID-19 case, health care workers showing symptoms, health care workers in contact with a known case without PPE, all close household contacts of confirmed cases, all trans-border and long distance truck drivers, all prison remandees and vulnerable individuals in settings with community transmission. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130151230/https://www.health.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Targeted-Testing-Strategy-for-COVID-19-in-Kenya.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change." Kenya,KEN,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Government of Kenya has directed that face masks must be worn in public places, except when dining, or when adhering to social distancing in hotels, gardens or on beaches. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130145110/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. Some grade levels – Examination Classes – have resumed in person learning under heightened health safety measures. All other basic learning classes plan to resume in person January 2021. University and colleges opened in September 2020 after meeting strict COVID-19 regulations. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144434/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Bars, restaurants and other establishments must close by 9pm effective November 04, 2020 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144434/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. On the 28th of September, the Government of Kenya stated that large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events over 15 people remain suspended. All political gatherings and rallies are suspended until January 3, 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144434/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. On the 28th of September, the Government of Kenya stated that large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events over 15 people remain suspended. All political gatherings and rallies are suspended until January 3, 2020. Places of worship may begin phased re-opening in conformity with applicable guidelines developed by the Inter-Faith Council. The permitted maximum size of religious gatherings is increased to one third (1/3) of its normal sitting capacity. The maximum number of persons permitted to attend funerals and weddings is reviewed upwards to 200, with all in attendance abiding with Ministry of Health Protocols. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144434/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change. Public transport is operational. Users must wear masks and social distancing requirements in the form of capacity restrictions are in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144926/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change. A curfew is in place from 10pm to 4am until January 3rd. During curfew hours all citizens must remain at home or indoors except for essential service workers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144926/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. Internal movement is restricted by the curfew. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144434/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. Incoming passengers must present a negative PCR COVID-19 taken within 96 hours of arrival upon entry. They are also screened for temperatures above 37.5 degrees Celsius and persistent coughs, difficulty breathing and other flu-like symptoms. Anyone not satisfying these requirements must isolate for 14 days. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144926/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201201,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy announced." Kenya,KEN,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy." Kenya,KEN,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy. Information available on health ministry website. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145135/https://www.health.go.ke/" Kenya,KEN,20201201,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy. Tests are prioritised for those who show symptoms and have been in contact with a known COVID-19 case, health care workers showing symptoms, health care workers in contact with a known case without PPE, all close household contacts of confirmed cases, all trans-border and long distance truck drivers, all prison remandees and vulnerable individuals in settings with community transmission. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145048/https://www.health.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Targeted-Testing-Strategy-for-COVID-19-in-Kenya.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change." Kenya,KEN,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. Mandatory wearing of masks in in public remains in effect. The government will not provide services to individuals not wearing a mask. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144434/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201204,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani issued a statement saying that from January 1st 2021 corporate tax, individual income tax and VAT will return to their pre pandemic levels (increasing from 25% to 30%, 25% to 30% and 14% to 16% respectively). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207143941/https://treasury.go.ke/media-centre/general-press-releases.html" Kenya,KEN,20201208,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy" Kenya,KEN,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Public places, tourism and hospitality establishments, travel and tour companies, hotels and other accommodations, restaurants, eateries, food and beverage outlets and entertainment and recreation facilities are allowed to operate, provided they comply with Government of Kenya public health protocols, including 1.5 metre social distancing and the night-time curfew. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214154921/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Large gatherings, meetings, conferences and political events are suspended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214154921/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy" Kenya,KEN,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is operational with social distancing rules in the form of capacity restrictions, and compulsory mask wearing. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214154921/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A curfew is in effect from 10pm to 4am during which everyone must stay at home or indoors except for essential service workers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214154921/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Public transport is operational and there are no screening measures for domestic flights. However, the curfew limits internal movement. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214154921/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214153345/https://ke.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kenya,KEN,20201208,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. All travellers, even those only transiting through Kenya, must carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 96 hours of flying. Anyone displaying COVID-19 symptoms, or anyone with only a negative rapid test result, is required to quarantine for the first 14 days of their stay as are the passengers in the 2 rows surrounding the person displaying symptoms. Passengers from countries not included in the list of 189 exempt countries (below) must also quarantine for 14 days upon entry. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214154921/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus Source: airline list" Kenya,KEN,20201208,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy announced. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214160101/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kenya,KEN,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Tax relief measures are in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214160101/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kenya,KEN,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy. Information available on ministry of health website Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214155430/https://www.health.go.ke/" Kenya,KEN,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Rapid antigen tests will be used for symptomatic individuals and their immediate household and workplace contacts; health-care workers in high risk areas, rapid response teams, labs and A&E; in outbreaks associated with superspreader events; for prison remandees; and for high risk patients in health facilities. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214155230/https://www.health.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Interim_Antigen_Testing_Guide_COVID-19.docx-1.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Rapid antigen tests will be used to test the household and work contacts of symptomatic individuals. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214155230/https://www.health.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Interim_Antigen_Testing_Guide_COVID-19.docx-1.pdf" Kenya,KEN,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Government of Kenya has directed that face masks must be worn in public places, except when dining, or when adhering to social distancing in hotels, gardens or on beaches. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214154921/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya/coronavirus" Kenya,KEN,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"The vaccine is currently unavailable in Kenya and no policy for prioritisation has been announced. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214155902/https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2020-12-08-who-will-get-covid-19-vaccine-first-kenya-working-on-priority-list/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Thermal imagers installed at all checkpoints on the border with China and at Manas airport to detect coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513182345/http://www.med.kg/en/news/418-thermal-imagers-installed-in-the-airport-manas-to-detect-coronavirus.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Students at some schools were informed about measures to prevent coronavirus, which was detected in China. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513182739/http://www.med.kg/en/news/413-school-students-informed-about-arvi-prevention-measures.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"A seminar on non-communicable diseases was held today for specialists of the Health Promotion Units (HRCs) in the Moscow region of Chui oblast. The workshop was organized by the Rural Health Committees of Kyrgyzstan and the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication (RCMC). Baktygul Toktorbaeva, a specialist at the center, gave a brief overview of the coronavirus in China and what prevention measures and advice should be given to the population. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513182904/http://www.med.kg/kg/2020-04-13-08-32-31/339-zhugushtuu-emes-oorular-boyuncha-seminar-tk-r-ld.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Specialists of the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication (RCMC) continue to inform the public about measures to prevent the coronavirus by holding seminars throughout Kyrgyz Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513182921/http://www.med.kg/kg/2020-04-13-08-32-31/366-prodolzhayutsya-profilakticheskie-meropriyatiya-sredi-naseleniya-po-koronavirusu-2.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200205,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to health minister, express tests for COVID-19 is in place since February 5, more than 20,000 were administered by 9 labs, mostly for people who were in contact with the ill: https://24.kg/obschestvo/149694_vkyirgyizstane_ekspress-test_nakoronavirus_provodyat_kontaktnyim_litsam/. " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Specialists of the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication under the KR MOH, together with specialists from FMCs and health promotion units carry out information and preventive measures for viral infections, including for prevention of coronavirus among the population across the republic. These events are being organized in secondary schools, kindergartens, secondary and higher educational institutions, local governments and other institutions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513183546/http://www.med.kg/en/news/497-information-campaign-on-prevention-of-coronavirus.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200225,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"According to the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication (RHP&MC), 931 secondary schools and 121 higher education institutions and professional lyceums are covered by the information campaign on coronavirus prevention. In addition, the RHP&MC specialists conducted trainings on coronavirus prevention in 271 organizations, ministries and departments of the country, providing information to the total of 7071 government officials. In 603 villages of the country, the volunteers of Village Health Committees carried out outreach work by visiting the households, informing people at bus stations, railway station, trolleybus department, large markets in Bishkek City. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513184639/http://www.med.kg/en/news/561-the-ministry-of-health-s-information-campaign-on-prevention-of-coronavirus-covers-931-secondary-schools-of-the-republic.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200227,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Coronavirus taskforce recommends that citizens whenever possible ""avoid crowded places and limit events with the participation of a large number of people""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513215344/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/respublikanskiy-shtab-po-nedopushcheniyu-rasprostraneniya-koronavirusa-rekomenduet-izbegat-mest-massovogo-skopleniya-lyudey " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200228,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Minister of health Cholponbaev: ""It is necessary to limit activities around the country in order to avoid mass crowds."" Ministry of Health suggests not going to Friday prayers at the mosque because of coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513213243/https://kloop.kg/blog/2020/02/28/minzdrav-predlagaet-ne-hodit-na-pyatnichnuyu-molitvu-v-mechet-iz-za-koronavirusa/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200301,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quarantine for travellers coming from select countries such as China, Italy, Iran etc.: https://kloop.kg/blog/2020/03/12/kakie-mery-prinyali-v-kyrgyzstane-chtoby-obezopasit-lyudej-ot-koronavirusa/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200303,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport under sanitary guidelines, but no closing (recommendation). https://web.archive.org/web/20200513204237/http://www.med.kg/en/news/782-sanitary-physicians-of-the-bishkek-city-ses-center-check-municipal-and-private-motor-transport-enterprises-on-a-daily-basis.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200304,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Recommendation still in place / reiterated: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513215739/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/respublikanskiy-shtab-rekomenduet-grazhdanam-ogranichit-provedenie-massovykh-meropriyatiy-i-izbegat-mesta-skopleniya-lyudey" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200305,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"During the meeting, it was noted that according to the recommendation of the Ministry of Health, mass cultural events with the participation of a large number of people who were planned for the near future were canceled in the republic. This recommendation is familiar to all heads of state bodies and local governments. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513220138/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/respublikanskiy-shtab-vazhno-obedinit-usiliya-v-voprose-preduprezhdeniya-rasprostraneniya-koronavirusa" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Kyrgyz Republic announced a ban on all public celebrations, sport events, meetings, and conferences, a day before officials announced the first confirmed cases of coronavirus."" https://kloop.kg/blog/2020/03/12/kakie-mery-prinyali-v-kyrgyzstane-chtoby-obezopasit-lyudej-ot-koronavirusa/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513220742/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/pravitelstvo-kyrgyzskoy-respubliki-vvelo-vremennoe-ogranichenie-na-provedenie-massovykh-meropriyatiy-do-uluchsheniya-situatsii-po-koronavirusu; http://web.archive.org/web/20200427142808/https://rus.azattyq.org/a/kazakhstan-nur-sultan-coronavirus-briefing-2020-03-12/30483442.html; " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200312,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"At least 90 people were contacted with three Kyrgyz citizens who arrived from Saudi Arabia who were diagnosed with coronavirus. All of them were placed in the observation, said the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Cosmosbek Cholponbaev. Authorities said that the first cases of infection were detected on the night of March 18, but it is known that infected people arrived from Saudi Arabia on March 12. So, contact tracing was limited. Source: https://rus.azattyq.org/a/30494302.html. " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200314,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Coronavirus taskforce recommends limiting movement and staying at home if possible ""It is recommended that you stay at home during the quarantine period."" Though the ""quarantine"" period begins on March 16th, the recommendation was given on March 14th and reiterated previous language regarding avoiding crowded places. Since the recommendation to the public was expanded on March 14th, coded as 1G already; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513221600/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/respublikanskiy-shtab-po-nedopushcheniyu-rasprostraneniya-koronavirusa-rekomenduem-ogranichit-poseshchenie-torgovo-razvlekatelnykh-tsentrov-i-drugikh-obshchestvennykh-mest" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"A ban on entry into the Kyrgyz Republic to all foreign citizens staying, including transit, in China, Italy, Iran, Korea, France, Germany and Spain for the past 30 days came into effect on March 14th; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513221016/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/priezzhayushchikh-v-kyrgyzstan-iz-stran-koronavirusom-razdelili-na-tri-kategorii-kriterii-otsenki-stran-po-kategoriyam-na-12-marta" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools on quarantine starting from March 16: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428023922/https://24.kg/vlast/146517_shkolyi_ivuzyi_kyirgyizstana_zakryivayut_natrehnedelnyiy_karantin_s16marta/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"For preventive purposes, nightclubs, cinemas, computer gaming clubs, food areas and playgrounds for children in shopping and entertainment centers will be closed, after recommendation of Coronavirus taskforce the day prior; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513222421/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/pravitelstvo-uzhestochaet-mery-po-preduprezhdeniyu-proniknoveniya-i-rasprostraneniya-koronavirusa; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513222318/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/respublikanskiy-shtab-v-tselyakh-profilaktiki-nochnye-kluby-kinoteatry-kompyuternye-kluby-budut-vremenno-zakryty" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Government places a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people across the republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513222421/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/pravitelstvo-uzhestochaet-mery-po-preduprezhdeniyu-proniknoveniya-i-rasprostraneniya-koronavirusa; http://web.archive.org/web/20200427142541/https://rus.azattyk.org/a/30492155.html " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200317,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200428022228/https://lenta.ru/news/2020/03/17/zakrylis/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"- carrying out cultural, sports, scientific, family, commemorative events; - activities of entertainment facilities; - activities of children's entertainment facilities, playgrounds, catering outlets located in shopping and entertainment centers; - the activities of cinemas, theaters, museums, exhibition halls and galleries, cultural and educational institutions and other institutions; - the activity of catering outlets with the number of seats more than 50; - the activities of sports centers, sports sections, public baths, saunas, pools; - The activities of online clubs, as well as computer gaming establishments.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513222843/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/pravitelstvo-vvelo-ogranichenie-na-provedenie-kulturno-massovykh-meropriyatiy-do-uluchsheniya-situatsii-po-koronavirusu" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Prime Minister Muhammedkaly Abylgaziev: There are no strict restrictions on the movement of citizens. However, it is better to refrain from traveling without special need. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513223209/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/premer-ministr-mukhammedkalyy-abylgaziev-zharandardyn-kyymyly-chn-kirgizilgen-rezhim-katuu-chektlrd-kamtybayt" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Prime Minister Muhammedkaly Abylgaziev: There are no strict restrictions on the movement of citizens. However, it is better to refrain from traveling without special need. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513223209/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/premer-ministr-mukhammedkalyy-abylgaziev-zharandardyn-kyymyly-chn-kirgizilgen-rezhim-katuu-chektlrd-kamtybayt" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200428021748/https://24.kg/english/147748_All_information_about_coronavirus_in_Kyrgyzstan_available_on_covidkg/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"State of emergency regime since March 25 requires closing of non-essential workplaces in chosen geographies (largest towns, mainly): https://web.archive.org/web/20200428040356/https://rus.azattyk.org/a/30505743.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200325,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""Kyrgyzstan declared a state of emergency in the cities of Bishek, Osh, and Jalal-Abad, including the Nookat and Kara-Suu districts in Osh, and the Suzak district in Jalal-Abad, due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The state of emergency will be in effect from 08:00 (local time), Wednesday, March 25, until 08:00, Wednesday, April 15."" Gathering of more than 3 people are forbidden. State of emergency extended until April 30th. http://web.archive.org/web/20200427143228/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325881/kyrgyzstan-state-of-emergency-declared-in-bishek-osh-and-jalal-abad-due-to-covid-19-march-25-update-6; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427141324/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200325,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"State of emergency in main cities (since March 25) requires public and most private transport to stop operations: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428023529/http://www.president.kg/ru/sobytiya/ukazy/16382_podpisan_ukaz_ovvedenii_chrezvichaynogo_pologheniya_naterritorii_goroda_bishkek_kirgizskoy_respubliki." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Naryn and At-Bashy are subject to emergency procedures until 30 April. Other areas may have local restrictions in place. For areas under emergency procedures a curfew is in place between 21:00 and 06:00""; "" If you are going out for any of these reasons you will need to carry id and a written copy of the following information: Full name, Telephone number, Reason for leaving the house, Time of leaving, Expected time of return, Home address / address of residence, Destination address"" State of emergency in main cities (since March 25) prohibits citizens to leave their homes for substantial amount of time and limits travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417071736/http://www.president.kg/ru/sobytiya/ukazy/16382_podpisan_ukaz_ovvedenii_chrezvichaynogo_pologheniya_naterritorii_goroda_bishkek National measures here (allow for essential trips during day time): https://web.archive.org/web/20200513224037/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/opredeleny-chrezvychaynye-mery-vremennye-ogranicheniya-prav-i-svobod-grazhdan-i-ikh-dopolnitelnye-obyazannosti-na-otdelnykh-territoriyakh-kyrgyzskoy-respubliki" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The restriction to movement vary across different cities in Kyrgyzstan. However, most public spaces are closed, movement between cities is halted, and people are urged / required to stay home across the country. The restrictions were put in place with the declaration of a state of emergency. ""Restrictions on moving between villages, towns and cities across the rest of Kyrgyzstan remain in place. The authorities have ordered most shops and places of entertainment to close, with only grocery stores, banks and pharmacies remaining open. Large events have been suspended including family, cultural, sporting, scientific and other commemorative events. Citizens are being encouraged to remain at home as far as possible and limit contact with other people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427141324/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200326,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,""" The outbreak of the pandemic has weakened the macroeconomic outlook for the Kyrgyz Republic and opened a balance of payments gap estimated at about US$400 million. There is an unprecedented high level of uncertainty surrounding this projection. The IMF support helps provide a backstop, increase buffers, and shore up confidence for the Kyrgyz economy. It also helps catalyze donor support and preserve fiscal space for essential COVID-19-related health expenditure. To absorb the shock of the pandemic, the government is appropriately implementing a temporary loosening of macroeconomic and financial policies."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504222834/https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2020/03/26/pr20115-kyrgyz-republic-imf-executive-board-approves-disbursement-to-address-covid-19-pandemic" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200331,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The number of contact persons with laboratory-confirmed patients with COVID-19 is 5,771 people. It is reported by the republican headquarters on March 31. Main categories are family and friends of patients, so the contact tracing is limited to at least these categories. No information on when exactly they started to trace contacts, though. Source: https://24.kg/obschestvo/148646_chislo_kontaktnyih_lits_szarajennyimi_koronavirusom_5tyisyach_771_chelovek/. " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200410,E1: Income support,1,1,"Note: the below info is from kpmg. I could not find the information elsewhere. ""Social institutions About 490 thousand citizens from socially vulnerable groups will receive social payments from the Government The government allocated 4459,5 tons of flour 200 million soms allocated for the purchase of food for families from socially vulnerable groups Workers involved in combatting COVID-19 As of April 10, from the deposit account opened for the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, 433 medical workers were paid compensation payments in the total amount of 3 million 159 thousand soms for March To avoid the risk of coronavirus infection, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to send on paid labor leave medical workers over 65, pregnant women and employees with small children About 500 vehicles (buses, minibuses, personal vehicles) are involved in the movement of health workers"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504222425/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/kyrgyzstan-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200411,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The number of contacts with laboratory-confirmed patients with coronavirus is 6,251 people. This was announced at a briefing by Deputy Minister of Health Madamin Karataev: https://24.kg/obschestvo/149798_vkyirgyizstane_chislo_kontaktnyih_lits_prevyisilo_6tyisyach_chelovek/. Main categories are family and friends of patients, so the contact tracing is limited to at least these categories. No information on when exactly they started to trace contacts, though." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200414,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closure ordered from 16 March until the end of the school year, in May https://web.archive.org/web/20200428024153/https://reliefweb.int/report/kyrgyzstan/wfp-kyrgyz-republic-country-brief-march-2020" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200414,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gathering in groups of more than three people, unless they are from the same household is forbidden. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200414,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The process of issuing entry visas for the Kyrgyz republic has temporarily been suspended. There are currently no other commercial flights scheduled to leave from Kyrgyzstan. It is unclear when further flights will be announced. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200428,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"State of Emergency extended until May 10; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513232446/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/sovetom-bezopasnosti-prodlen-rezhim-chrezvychaynogo-polozheniya-po-10-maya-2020-goda-vklyuchitelno; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513232443/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/s-11-maya-2020-goda-budet-zapushchen-sleduyushchiy-etap-kotoryy-podrazumevaet-v-bolshey-stepeni-razreshenie-na-vidy-deyatelnosti-gde-imeyutsya-riski-skopleniya-lyudey" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200429,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"State of Emergency extended until May 10; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513232446/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/sovetom-bezopasnosti-prodlen-rezhim-chrezvychaynogo-polozheniya-po-10-maya-2020-goda-vklyuchitelno; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513232443/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/s-11-maya-2020-goda-budet-zapushchen-sleduyushchiy-etap-kotoryy-podrazumevaet-v-bolshey-stepeni-razreshenie-na-vidy-deyatelnosti-gde-imeyutsya-riski-skopleniya-lyudey " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200429,C8: International travel controls,4,,"State of Emergency extended until May 10; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513232446/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/sovetom-bezopasnosti-prodlen-rezhim-chrezvychaynogo-polozheniya-po-10-maya-2020-goda-vklyuchitelno; https://web.archive.org/web/20200513232443/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/s-11-maya-2020-goda-budet-zapushchen-sleduyushchiy-etap-kotoryy-podrazumevaet-v-bolshey-stepeni-razreshenie-na-vidy-deyatelnosti-gde-imeyutsya-riski-skopleniya-lyudey " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200430,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"20 thousand business entities or 130,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan will return to their jobs from May 1 as part of the first stage of resumption of economic activities in Kyrgyzstan after coronavirus lockdown, said Prime Minister Muhamedkaly Abilgaziyev at the parliament session on April 30. source: https://akipress.com/news:640580:After_coronavirus_lockdown,_130,000_citizens_to_return_to_work_on_May_1_in_Kyrgyzstan__PM/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200430,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"10k masks delivered for healthcare workers from WHO https://archive.vn/ZN1Xa" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Since May 4, residents of Issyk-Kul province have been prohibited from traveling to other regions without urgent need and a pass from local authorities. Others are only able to enter the province by showing a certificate indicating they have tested negative for COVID-19 and by submitting to quarantine for 14 days. source: https://eurasianet.org/dashboard-coronavirus-in-eurasia-may-4-10" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Among the businesses allowed to reopen from May 11 are providers of maintenance, cleaning and financial services, lawyers, property and tourist agents, as well as some non-food retailers. Source: https://www.thetelegram.com/news/world/kyrgyzstan-to-ease-coronavirus-restrictions-447939/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200511,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Despite earlier announcements, government decides that ""at this stage trolleybuses, buses and minibuses will not be allowed [to operate]."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200513234219/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/premer-ministr-mukhammedkalyy-abylgaziev-nastupaet-vazhnyy-etap-protivodeystviya-rasprostraneniyu-koronavirusa" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On May 10 at 24.00 hours curfew in some regions of the country was canceled. The emergency regime source:https://thetimeshub.in/kyrgyzstan-on-may-11-will-cancel-the-restrictions-imposed-due-to-coronavirus/16897/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Requirements for workers entering Bishkek during lockdown: Citizens, who are employed by the sectors that have reopened, must carry a certificate of employment certified by the regional department of the State Tax Service located at the place of the organisation's registration. This must be received and stamped by 13 May. Individual entrepreneurs must carry a patent with them. https://web.archive.org/web/20200524143857/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/poyasneniya-otnositelno-razreshitelnykh-i-inykh-dokumentov-pri-vezde-v-bishkek-v-period-karantina" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200516,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport remains closed until 25 May. " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200516,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Although the hidoctor.kg website no longer advertises ways on 'how to shield yourself' from Covid-19 on their homepage, the other official state resource - covid.kg - still provides information on how to avoid coronavirus and what symptoms to look out for. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526122539/https://hidoctor.kg/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200526123316/https://covid.kg/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200521,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Some businesses are beginning to reopen. Among these are shoe and watch repair, assembly and repair of furniture, shopping centres (with the exception of play areas and food courts), clothing markets and shops, livestock markets, SPAs, and hotels. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526141611/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200524,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Deputy Minister of Health has urged the population to stay at home during the holiday, observe the required distance, and not visit crowded places. He also stated that masks should be worn if indoors with other people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526124056/http://www.med.kg/ru/novosti/1589-zamministra-zdravookhraneniya-n-usenbaev-prizval-grazhdan-v-eti-prazdnichnye-dni-ostavatsya-doma-2.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200525,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"From 25 May, public transport will resume its services to help people travel to work. However, due to the increased risk of coronavirus spread, the mandatory requirements are as follows: - Masks must be worn; - constant disinfection must occur; - there must be a limited number of passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200524141459/https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/respublikalyk-shtab-betkap-dezinfektsiyaloo-koomduk-unaalarda-zhrgnchlrdn-chektelgen-sany-bul-katuu-kzmlg-zhana-baykoogo-alynuuchu-mildett-talaptar" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200525,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Clothing markets, cafes, restaurants, and cultural and educational institutions (theatres, museums, galleries, and libraries) are allowed to reopen from 25 May. In Bishkek, Cafes and restaurants must have less than 50 seats and tables must be 1.5-2m apart. Customers must wear masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526142249/https://kg.akipress.org/news:1620264 https://web.archive.org/web/20200526141611/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200526,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""If you are going to a public place you should wear a mask. Gathering in groups of more than three people, unless they are from the same household is forbidden. Minors should be accompanied by an adult."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200526141611/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200603,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Kyrgyzstan will allow Chinese workers to come back to the country to complete work on scheduled projects: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622204556/https://eurasianet.org/dashboard-coronavirus-in-eurasia-june-5-21" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200620,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"All public transport in Bishkek and roads into and out of the city were shut down due to the new rise in COVID-19 cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621033535/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-kyrgyzstan-kazakhstan-tighten-restrictions-amid-rise-in-cases/30681365.html " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200620,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"All public transport in Bishkek and roads into and out of the city were shut down due to the new rise in COVID-19 cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621033535/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-kyrgyzstan-kazakhstan-tighten-restrictions-amid-rise-in-cases/30681365.html " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200627,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Inter-region public transportation is now also suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709220315/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-kyrgyzstan-update-2/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200701,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Due to a lack of capacity, testing is now being done only on those who are experiencing symptoms."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709221759/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200702,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Bishkek: - Cafes and restaurants: these can operate only between 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. - Supermarkets and shopping centres: operate between 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - Markets: can operate from 6:00 am – 5:00 pm. Bars, nightclubs, playgrounds and bike rentals are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709215647/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200702,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Parks, squares, and other gathering places remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709215647/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200702,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Bishkek: ""Public transport will run from 07:00-10:00 a.m. and from 5:00-9:00 p.m. only. Public transportation and taxi service will be suspended entirely on weekends."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709215647/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200710,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"From July 10, passenger traffic within the Issyk-Kul region will be suspended At a meeting of the regional operational headquarters, a decision was made to suspend interregional and intra-regional passenger traffic for 10 days. The activity of minibuses is allowed, having an agreement with tour operators. Taxi services must adhere to sanitary and epidemiological standards and not allow filling the car interior no more than 70% of the number of seats. Relevant structures will control the price policy of taxi services. The population is recommended to carry out disinfection measures in the surrounding areas. - Translated from Russian Note: The Kyrgz government updates it's covid-19 response on a Telegram account(similar to Twitter). Posts aren't available for archival. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20200502002254/https://t.me/s/RshKRCOV (scroll to 10-July)" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200710,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The directive says - ""The Batken regional headquarters discussed the latest situation in the region and adopted a number of restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection. It is forbidden to go to rest in nature;"" This is interpreted as a restriction towards leaving home for casual purposes. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20200502002254/https://t.me/s/RshKRCOV (scroll to 10-July)" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200710,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Batken regional headquarters discussed the latest situation in the region and adopted a number of restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection. - From July 10, public transport and private taxis between Batken region and Bishkek, Osh and other regions will be stopped; ________________________ From July 10, passenger traffic within the Issyk-Kul region will be suspended At a meeting of the regional operational headquarters, a decision was made to suspend interregional and intra-regional passenger traffic for 10 days. - Translated from Russian Note: The Kyrgz government updates it's covid-19 response on a Telegram account(similar to Twitter). Posts aren't available for archival. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20200502002254/https://t.me/s/RshKRCOV (scroll to 10-July) " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200710,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All posts related to international travel involve repatriation of Kyrgz citizens from various places back to home country. Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20200502002254/https://t.me/s/RshKRCOV" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200722,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200722,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200722,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200722,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200722,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy change." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200731,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""Inter-regional public transport services are suspended. In Bishkek, public transport will only be available between 7am and 11am and 2pm to 11pm on weekdays. There will be no service during the weekends"" ""Intercity public transport is still suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200810090606/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200810,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""The Kyrgyz Government advise limiting movement to essential travel only. If you are going to a public place you should wear a mask."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200810090606/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200824,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Bishkek: - ""Cafes and restaurants will only open between 7am and 12pm. Though food delivery services can operate with unlimited opening hours. - Supermarkets and shopping centres will only open 7am to midnight and markets from 9am to 5pm."" The following are still forbidden: - Entertainment venues including nightclubs, bars, and karaoke clubs. - Children’s entertainment centres, football fields and playgrounds. Similar restrictions were introduced in Osh city and Chui province. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824191521/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200824,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Bishkek: ""- Public transport will only be available between 7am and 11am and 2pm and 11pm. - No service during the weekends. - Taxi services can continue to operate following strict hygiene practices."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824191521/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200824,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Although inter-city transport and travel is still suspended, ""daily flights between Osh and Bishkek have now resumed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824191521/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change. " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events are still cancelled. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907154236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No new information found. " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907154236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No change for stay at home requirements in Bishkek city. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907154236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Intercity public transport is still suspended. However daily flights between Osh and Bishkek have now resumed."". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907154236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,C8: International travel controls,3,,"There are a few irregular commercial flights to Dubai and Istanbul. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907194203/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"There is information on Covid-19 numbers and some information on Covid-19 but there does not seem to be an organised public information campaign. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907153931/https://help.covid.kg/covid_help/view/main.xhtml" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Only symptomatic people are tested. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907194203/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new information found. " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"One must wear a mask in all public spaces. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907154236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/staying-during-coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"Grade 1 students return to school on 1 September. All other grades will learn online. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200904020323/https://www.rferl.org/a/world-education-schools-children-covid/30814745.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Limited internal flights between Bishkek, Osh, Jalabad and Batken have now resumed. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus (link won't archive)" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200915,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""There are now regular flights to and from Kyrgyzstan, operated by a range of airlines."" https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus (link won't archive)" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,C1: School closing,2,1,"Still current. School students grades 2-6 expected to return to school starting Oct 6: ""School students of grades 2-6 will restart traditional classes at schools since October 6 according to the decision made by the nation-wide operative team for coronavirus containment..."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002064049/https://akipress.com/news:648828:Students_of_grades_2-6_to_return_to_school_since_Oct_6_in_Kyrgyzstan/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Many businesses and public spaces in Kyrgyzstan have now reopened, though some may have more limited opening hours than usual. Businesses should be following additional hygiene and sanitary requirements. In some cases you may be refused entry if you are not wearing a mask, and may be subject to temperature checks and hand washing requirements on entry. You should comply with hygiene and social distancing requirements. Events and public gatherings are still banned. Cinemas, entertainment centres and nightclubs remain closed."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002064209/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Events and public gatherings are still banned. Cinemas, entertainment centres and nightclubs remain closed."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002064209/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change in policy found." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Taxi services and city public transport are able to operate as normal."" ""In Bishkek, public transport has now returned to usual schedules. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002064209/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No new information found, though no identified source mentions current stay at home requirements for Bishkek." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Some inter-regional public transport services are suspended."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002064209/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""A negative PCR test from no more than 72 hours before your arrival, is now required for entry into Kyrgyzstan."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002064209/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kyrgyzstan/coronavirus However, citizens of other countries remain banned from entering the country: ""Please note that the entry ban on U.S. citizen travelers remains in place. Despite some exceptions to the ban announced by the Kyrgyz government for the below categories, even travelers who meet one of the exceptions have been denied entry and deported. Meeting one of the exceptions is not a guarantee that you will be permitted entry. U.S. citizen travelers should not plan to travel to the Kyrgyz Republic at this time as you are likely to be denied entry."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002065324/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy. http://web.archive.org/web/20201002070138/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy. http://web.archive.org/web/20201002070138/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a dedicated government website on the epidemic: covid.kg , which reports daily cases and advice for keeping safe, as well as a Telegram channel: https://xn--r1a.website/s/RshKRCOV. The Kyrgyz Ministry of Health also publishes COVID-related advice on their website: med.kg" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200922,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change identified." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20200928,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Foreign citizens are allowed to enter Kyrgyz Republic if they have a negative PCR result within the past 72 hours, and will then be isolated for 14 days upon arrival. If the patient presents with symptoms upon arrival, they will be observed. See government COVID website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140637/https://www.covid.kg/post/212 " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,C1: School closing,2,1,"Students of grade 2-6 not to return to school as was previously planned. Reopening of schools has been postponed until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014081216/https://akipress.com/cat:16/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars, clubs, movie theaters, and other indoor entertainment facilities remain closed - updated on 13th October 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201014082154/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? Yes Bishkek is under a 21:00-5:00 curfew related to the State of Emergency Bars, clubs, movie theaters, and other indoor entertainment facilities remain closed. Large gatherings are currently prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014082154/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No new change can be found on web. ""Large gatherings are currently prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201014082154/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Bishkek city public transport operates on weekdays and weekends from 7:00 – 23:00. Masks are required on public transit. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014082154/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Local medical services in Kyrgyzstan are available but hospitals are starting to fill to capacity. We are currently seeing a surge in cases across the country. American Citizens should continue to shelter in place as much as possible, and wear masks and practice social distancing whenever in public. Bars, clubs, movie theaters, and other indoor entertainment facilities remain closed. Large gatherings are currently prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014082154/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Is a curfew in place? Yes Bishkek is under a 21:00-5:00 curfew related to the State of Emergency Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes Some roadblocks are in place around Bishkek in relation to the State of Emergency" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,E1: Income support,1,0,"Social institutions About 490 thousand citizens from socially vulnerable groups will receive social payments from the Government The government allocated 4459,5 tons of flour 200 million soms allocated for the purchase of food for families from socially vulnerable groups Workers involved in combatting COVID-19 As of April 10, from the deposit account opened for the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, 433 medical workers were paid compensation payments in the total amount of 3 million 159 thousand soms for March To avoid the risk of coronavirus infection, the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to send on paid labor leave medical workers over 65, pregnant women and employees with small children About 500 vehicles (buses, minibuses, personal vehicles) are involved in the movement of health workers https://web.archive.org/web/20201014084854/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/kyrgyzstan-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014085129/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/kyrgyzstan-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Ministry of Health is testing only symptomatic patients. Private COVID-19 testing is available for a fee at Bonetsky Laboratory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014082154/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Ministry of Health uses WHO case definitions for suspected cases, confirmed cases and probable cases. It has adapted a case definition for contact cases. Probable cases are defined as having returned from a high-risk country 14 days before the onset of symptoms. Contacts are defined as having had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 infection in the country. Contact tracing is being implemented. So far, the Ministry of Health is able to trace all cases to several clusters. The Ministry of Health is using event and indicator-based surveillance https://web.archive.org/web/20201014085833/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/kyrgyzstan/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4+Monitoring+and+surveillance&Type=Section" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201003,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks wearing required at all markets and public places in Kyrgyzstan - Covid-19 fight operative team. No change in this policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014090300/https://akipress.com/news:642523:Face_masks_wearing_required_at_all_markets_and_public_places_in_Kyrgyzstan_-_Covid-19_fight_operative_team/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"From October 12 until October 19, Bishkek city announced a curfew due to the latest political developments. The aim of the curfew is to ensure public health security. Link: https://archive.vn/3GL79" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,C1: School closing,2,1,"School learners (Grades 2-6) have not returned to schools due to political instability in Kyrgyzstan. First-grade school learners are continuing attending schools. University and college students studying online. Link: https://archive.vn/pSj3G https://archive.vn/loWWy " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars, clubs, movie theaters, and other indoor entertainment facilities remain closed. Link: https://archive.vn/ESiMK " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Large events are prohibited. However, citizens are not complying with this rule. Mass protests are taking place in Kyrgyzstan due to the political situations in the country. Protestors are not following social distancing rules. Link: https://archive.vn/ccE2h " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"There are no new updates on whether the government easing the restrictions on gatherings or not. " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Bishkek city public transport operates on weekdays and weekends from 7:00 – 23:00. Masks are required on public transit. Link: https://archive.vn/obKlt" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The curfew in Bishkek was canceled. Currently, there is no curfew across the country. Links: https://archive.vn/4664D https://archive.vn/obKlt" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,E1: Income support,0,,"There is no information available on whether the government is still providing income support or not. It can be concluded that Kyrgyzstan is not implementing any policies on income support for those who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 in recent days. The government is supporting vulnerable families. For example, on October 13, the government stated that about 747 million KGS was paid for citizens according to the social support scheme. However, these financial resources were not allocated among those who lost jobs during the pandemic. Following the link, you can find where the government allocated money for. Link: https://archive.vn/nLBQS " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"According to the KPMG report, the Kygyztsan government decided to: - extend the deadline for submitting a single tax return for individuals and individual entrepreneurs until April 1, 2021; - extend the moratorium on inspections by state regulatory authorities until January 1, 2022; - introduce a restriction on field tax audits until January 1, 2021; - recommend to the appropriate organizations within 3 months: not to cut off electricity, water, gas and other utilities, communications and Internet services, due to the presence of debts of subscribers; do not charge penalties, penalties for non-payment of utility bills (for electricity, water, gas, garbage collection, communication services, Internet, etc.) - provide a deferral of payments for the rental of state property for 3 months, from April 1, 2020; - introduce a temporary ban on conducting bankruptcy proceedings until January 1, 2021. Link: https://archive.vn/Cjk4o " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Healthcare is updating COVID-19 cases on a daily basis. Moreover, the website on COVID-19 https://covid.kg/ is still operating. https://archive.vn/dfHkE " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Ministry of Health is testing only symptomatic patients. Private COVID-19 testing is available for a fee at Bonetsky Laboratory. According to the Health Ministry, there are 13 laboratories are conducting COVID-19 tests in recent days. The Ministry will test all contact people as well. Links: https://archive.vn/Pl6h1 https://archive.vn/obKlt " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There are no updates on whether the government is testing every contact or not. However, the Ministry of Health recently announced that the government will test all contact people. https://archive.vn/Pl6h1" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates. " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On October 17, it was reported that the Jalal-Abad city administration banned visiting mosques for Friday prayers. Link: https://archive.vn/w781S" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"All checkpoints were removed in Bishkek city. It should be noted that these checkpoints were set up to maintain political stability, but not related to the COVID-19 issue. On October 17, it was reported that Osh oblast (region) and Osh city imposed some restrictions on movements between Osh region/Osh city and other cities/regions of Kyrgyzstan. The Osh region and Osh city set up checkpoints to control the spread of COVID-19. Link: https://archive.vn/NGdFw https://archive.vn/cv5cl" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On October 20, the third-largest city in Kyrgyzstan - Jalal-Abad - imposed new restrictions. Accordingly, cafes and restaurants are not allowed to have more than 50 visitors. Link: https://archive.vn/bou32" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201021,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A rally took place in Bishkek city. Link: https://archive.vn/jx7XC" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On October 22, about 30 people organized a protest against the appointment of a new head of the Manas airport in Bishkek city. Protestors have not followed social distancing rules but wore face masks. Link: https://archive.vn/n1u4K" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201023,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to the order, to ensure the health and safety of students from October 6, 2020, students of grades 1-6 will return to distance learning. Ministry of Education Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201006232251/https://edu.gov.kg/kg/news/1-6-klassy-vozvrashayutsya-na-distancionnuyu-formu-obucheniya/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201023,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Ministry of Health is testing only symptomatic patients. Private COVID-19 testing is available for a fee at Bonetsky Laboratory. US Embassy Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101060949/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new data found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No changes found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201117155704/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201117155704/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201117155704/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,E1: Income support,0,,"No changes found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Ministry of Health is testing only symptomatic patients. Private COVID-19 testing is available for a fee at Bonetsky Laboratory. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201117155704/https://kg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes found." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201111,C1: School closing,2,0,"The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that from November 11 this year, 1,489 general education institutions in the country resumes real-world education. The other schools will be required to remain closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201117154822/https://edu.gov.kg/ru/news/s-11-noyabrya-v-ryade-shkol-vozobnovitsya-obuchenie-v-realnom-rezhime/" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201113,H2: Testing policy,2,,"COVID-19 PCR testing is available free of charge for anyone presenting with symptoms associated with COVID-19. See government COVID-19 telegram post, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214121034/https://t.me/RshKRCOV/11123 " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201118,C1: School closing,2,0,"No changes since the last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201118,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201118,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201118,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No changes found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201118,E1: Income support,0,,"No changes found" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201126,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The government has delegated the responsibility of deciding on detailed restrictions on public gatherings to local authorities, based on their respective epidemiological profiles. However, the Deputy Prime Minister announced that corporate New Year's parties will be banned. He did not state a upper limit to the gathering size. See government telegram post: https://t.me/RshKRCOV/11332 AND https://t.me/RshKRCOV/11337" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201126,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The government has delegated the responsibility of deciding on detailed restrictions on public gatherings to local authorities, based on their respective epidemiological profiles. However, the Deputy Prime Minister announced that corporate New Year's parties will be banned. He did not state a upper limit to the gathering size. See government telegram post: https://t.me/RshKRCOV/11332 AND https://t.me/RshKRCOV/11337" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201129,C1: School closing,2,0,"No changes found since last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes found since last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201129,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes found since last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes found since last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No changes found since last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201129,E1: Income support,0,,"No changes found since last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes found since last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes found since last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes found since last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes found since last announcements." Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The government delegates to the local authorities the responsibility to permit resumption of various types of activities, such as opening of cinemas, schools and other economic activities. See local news agency Kabar article, archived: web.archive.org/web/20201212101210/http://en.kabar.kg/news/kyrgyzstan-delegates-issue-on-resuming-cinemas-operation-to-local-authorities/ " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The city of Osh allows resumption of opening of cinemas, internet cafes, restaurants and children's playgrounds, with mandatory social distancing measures. See government telegram post, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212092628/https://t.me/RshKRCOV/11440" Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201205,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation has resumed. Bishkek has regular disinfection of buses, trolley buses and minibuses, along with regulations on mask wearing and compliance surveillance teams. At the same time, the government advises avoiding public transport during rush hour. See government COVID-19 website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213132423/https://www.covid.kg/post/256 AND https://web.archive.org/web/20201213134103/https://www.covid.kg/ " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201205,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Checkpoints continue to be located at border areas and cities. See government telegram channel post, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213135046/https://t.me/RshKRCOV/11569 " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201205,E1: Income support,0,,"There is no income support. However, more than 225,000 vulnerable households have received basic food products, including flour, vegetable oil and sugar. Not specific to the COVID-19 outbreak, all elderly receive old-age pension. See UNDP report https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNDP-ADB%20SEIA_11%20August%202020%20Eng.pdf AND WFP October update https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/2020%2010%20Kyrgyz%20Republic%20Country%20Brief.pdf " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201205,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Mask must be worn in public spaces such as public transport, markets, shopping malls and hospitals. See government COVID-19 website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214131341/https://www.covid.kg/post/203 " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201207,C1: School closing,2,0,"A total of 1,843 schools across the country have resumed in-person classes. Schools were opened based on the epidemiological situation in each city and village. See ministry of education article, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212050804/https://edu.gov.kg/kg/news/ministerstvo-obrazovaniya-i-nauki-po-vsej-respublike-vozobnovili-rabotu-v-realnom-rezhime-1843-shkol/ " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201210,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"In Jalal-Abad region, local authorities advice people not to leave their homes unnecessarily. See government telegram channel post, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213135046/https://t.me/RshKRCOV/11569 " Kyrgyz Republic,KGZ,20201211,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Public gatherings are prohibited. See security website Garda article, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213131554/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/413881/kyrgyzstan-authorities-relax-covid-19-related-international-entry-restrictions-as-of-dec-11-update-14 " Cambodia,KHM,20200307,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200729160421/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321061/cambodia-government-suspends-schools-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19-march-7-update-1" Cambodia,KHM,20200307,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""On March 7, Prime Minister Hun Sen declared the cancellation of festival celebrations in Siem Reap province due to mounting Covid-19 concerns."" https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1880120/cambodia-new-year-celebrations-face-cancellations (not archivable) " Cambodia,KHM,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Cruise ships are banned from docking. This was accompanied by subsequent bans on nationals from affected countries."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200729215842/https://cambodianess.com/article/cruise-ships-coming-from-vietnam-on-the-mekong-river-can-no-longer-enter-the-country" Cambodia,KHM,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""The Svay Rieng administration hall has officially announced the cancellation of the Angkor Sankranta Festival, a four-day celebration of the Khmer New Year held in April, as Covid-19 fears mount in the kingdom."" https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1880120/cambodia-new-year-celebrations-face-cancellations (link not archivable) " Cambodia,KHM,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing is in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200729224616/https://www.who.int/cambodia/news/detail/12-05-2020-who-works-closely-with-the-royal-government-of-cambodia-in-the-fight-against-covid-19" Cambodia,KHM,20200316,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"WHO and technical partners including the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Pasteur Institute in Cambodia, have been working together to support the MoH to trace and manage these contacts around the clock. The surveillance system has adjusted its strategy to conduct “hotspot hunting”, a modified contact tracing approach to focus on high-risk locations where there may be other cases. This has been initiated in neighbourhoods in Phnom Penh, among Cambodian migrant workers returning from Thailand and in the workplaces and residences of garment factory workers. In higher risk settings, mobile units are being set up on site to allow for quick and convenient testing without the need to travel to health facilities. The MoH, with support of WHO and partners, continues to trace all contacts of any confirmed cases and to quarantine them for 14 days to prevent further spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729224616/https://www.who.int/cambodia/news/detail/12-05-2020-who-works-closely-with-the-royal-government-of-cambodia-in-the-fight-against-covid-19" Cambodia,KHM,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Karaoke clubs and cinemas closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200729162745/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/03/17/cambodia-closes-karaoke-clubs-cinemas-to-curb-outbreak" Cambodia,KHM,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The government did not establish a number for gatherings but an official recommended gatherings do not exceed 10 people. Similarly, all religious gatherings were banned. The government urged people on May 16th not to gather in large groups but still did not specify a number. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/702722/pm-bans-all-religious-gatherings-in-wake-of-covid-19-pandemic/ (link not archivable) http://web.archive.org/web/20200729213855/https://vodenglish.news/police-to-prevent-large-new-year-gatherings-to-limit-virus-spread/ https://desktop.gulf-times.com/story/663311/Cambodia-says-all-Covid-19-patients-recovered-no-n (link not archivable) f" Cambodia,KHM,20200326,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"MOH in cooperation with Unicef is distributing posters and billboards, there are radio and TV announcements, and until recently MOH was issuing text messages to mobile phones recommending safety steps (haven’t seen any for about 10 days now). For the materials funded by Unicef see: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729232153/https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/ and click on ‘communication materials’ at top of page." Cambodia,KHM,20200405,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""On 05 April, the Ministry of Health instructed the public to minimise their use of certain services such as hairdressers, nail and beauty salons and other similar services. If it is not possible to avoid this, the public is instructed to protect themselves by following the Ministry’s measures of wearing masks, washing hands, maintaining physical distance, avoiding close communication and other practices."" Web link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604143351/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/cambodia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Cambodia,KHM,20200407,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), the government agency in-charge of sports in Cambodia, first imposed the ban on April 7 as a means to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The ban covered all sports activities and gatherings in both public and private spaces."" https://www.khmertimeskh.com/722210/cambodia-sports-ban-still-in-force/ (link not archivable) " Cambodia,KHM,20200408,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On Wednesday, April 8, the government announced that all individuals entering the country, including migrant workers, will be quarantined for 14 days in designated facilities to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200729220927/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331486/cambodia-inter-district-travel-ban-within-provinces-lifted-on-april-10-update-7" Cambodia,KHM,20200408,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Changed from 1 and 2 as measures references were relevant to corporations, not households: See: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729222118/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200729222844/https://www.dfdl.com/resources/legal-and-tax-updates/covid-19-in-cambodia-actions-by-the-cambodian-government-and-the-nbc-to-ease-burdens-on-affected-banks-mfis-and-borrowers/ Several new tax reliefs announced on May 28th to be implemented from June, including: - Enterprises operating registered hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and travel agency companies in Phnom Penh city, Siem Reap, Sihanouk, Kep and Kampot provinces, and Bavet and Poi Pet cities, shall be further exempted from payment of all kinds of monthly taxes for the taxable months of June and July 2020. - Airline companies registered in Cambodia and still operating, shall receive a further exemption of Minimum Tax (MT) for the two months of June and July 2020. - Reduction of the Withholding Tax from loans Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627011140/https://home.kpmg/content/dam/kpmg/kh/pdf/technical-update/2020/tu-further-government-tax-reliefs-tax-update-kpmg-cambodia.pdf" Cambodia,KHM,20200409,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""On Friday, April 10, the Cambodian government cancelled an inter-district travel ban within provinces which was earlier implemented on Thursday, April 9, to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Additionally, the travel restriction between Phnom Penh and Kandal province was also lifted. An earlier ban for travel across all other provincial borders announced by Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday, April 9, will remain in place until Thursday, April 16. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200729215704/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331486/cambodia-inter-district-travel-ban-within-provinces-lifted-on-april-10-update-7" Cambodia,KHM,20200417,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The government implemented an inter-district travel ban from April 9th to April 16th /web/20200603120705/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331486/cambodia-inter-district-travel-ban-within-provinces-lifted-on-april-10-update-7" Cambodia,KHM,20200430,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Article indicates that patients must have both symptoms and recent travel history to be tested. http://web.archive.org/web/20200729224728/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/cambodia-rural-clinics-adopt-travel-based-covid-19-test-strategy" Cambodia,KHM,20200521,E1: Income support,2,0,"""In Cambodia, for garment workers, the government pays US$ 40 and employers are mandated to pay an additional US$30.""; "" a one-off wage subsidy was provided to enterprises and workers in the exportoriented textile and garment industry."" (policy started before, but can't find exact start date) http://web.archive.org/web/20200729222118/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200729222255/https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_protect/---protrav/---travail/documents/publication/wcms_745666.pdf" Cambodia,KHM,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Sports events resume, although without spectators and not exceeding 100 people present https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50728909/sports-activities-slowly-resume-in-the-kingdom/ (lnik not archivable) " Cambodia,KHM,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Beginning today, sports activities will be allowed sans spectators and on the condition that there will no more than 100 people present. Hugging and shaking of hands are also not allowed. http://archive.vn/oxlH1" Cambodia,KHM,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Closure of entertainment establishment persists. Source: http://archive.fo/8WnEt http://archive.fo/Y5sc9" Cambodia,KHM,20200616,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No reports of stay at home requirements were found." Cambodia,KHM,20200616,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Under the Kingdom’s health measures, all travelers, both Cambodians and foreigners, who travel to Cambodia will be transferred from airports to waiting centres where COVID-19 swab tests are done. They are required to remain at the in quarantine centres until the test results are released. Upon arrival, all foreign passengers are required to deposit $3,000 at the airport to pay for the virus prevention services (those who test negative for the virus will only be charged the fees for the test and will be given back the remainder of their deposit). Those that test positive will be quarantined for 14 days, together with everyone in their flight. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627004324/https://www.embassyofcambodiadc.org/embassy-updates/notice-no-331-ssca-of-the-state-secretariat-of-civil-aviation-26-june-2020-regarding-the-revision-of-measures-for-prevention-containment-and-response-to-covid-19-for-inbound-travelers" Cambodia,KHM,20200624,E1: Income support,2,0,"On June 24 2020, a cash handout programme is to provide $20 to rural families, $30 to urban families, $10 to live-in parents over the age of 60. The cash handouts will also be given to the disabled and citizens with HIV. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722202917/https://apnews.com/ca47d4dee81894783f463ea977aae689" Cambodia,KHM,20200626,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Lift the requirement for the Health Insurance and medical deposit of 3,000 USD (Three thousand US Dollars) for Cambodian foreign passport holder with visa K. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200627004727/https://www.embassyofcambodiadc.org/embassy-updates/notice-no-331-ssca-of-the-state-secretariat-of-civil-aviation-26-june-2020-regarding-the-revision-of-measures-for-prevention-containment-and-response-to-covid-19-for-inbound-travelers " Cambodia,KHM,20200708,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On 8 July 2020, NagaWorld casino has been allowed to reopen in Cambodia ahead of reopening venues across the country, provided they meet required health and safety guidelines. Closures of shopping malls and other entertainment venues continue. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722160309/https://english.cambodiadaily.com/business/nagaworld-casino-reopens-doors-on-july-8-vip-tables-and-slots-available-for-guests-166407/ " Cambodia,KHM,20200721,E1: Income support,2,0,"On July 21 2020, a further 50,000 poor households have been identified as part of the government's cash handout programme. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722203455/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/21/c_139229272.htm " Cambodia,KHM,20200722,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 22 July 2020, the Cambodian Government will waive the $50,000 travel insurance and $3000 deposit for international travellers, although the 72 hour pre-travel Covid-19 health certificate, Covid-19 test on arrival and 14 day self-quarantine will still be required. www.khmertimeskh.com/50747552/cambodian-government-agrees-in-principle-to-waive-50000-insurance-policy-and-3000-deposit-for-incoming-travelers/ (link doesn't archvie) " Cambodia,KHM,20200723,C1: School closing,3,1,"Still current: https://web.archive.org/web/20200729161051/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Cambodia,KHM,20200724,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All foreign nationals must possess a health certification and health insurance documents. All individuals that enter must quarantine for 14 days after entry. http://archive.vn/paURG" Cambodia,KHM,20200801,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools still closed nation wide, though list of 20 private schools in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Battambang are allowed to reopen as part of phase one of gradually reopening schools. http://archive.vn/NOLEG http://archive.vn/qgLgI http://archive.vn/0LUEZ" Cambodia,KHM,20200803,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The government recommends staying at home if possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20200821111003/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wpro---documents/countries/cambodia/covid-19/covid-19-joint-who-moh-sitrep-05.pdf?sfvrsn=845addf3_2" Cambodia,KHM,20200803,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""Cambodia took part in the Asia Pacific Strategy for Emerging Diseases Technical Advisory Group (APSED III TAG) meeting last week, including a panel discussion and presentation from the MOH Department of Communicable Disease Control (CDC) on contact tracing."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200821111003/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wpro---documents/countries/cambodia/covid-19/covid-19-joint-who-moh-sitrep-05.pdf?sfvrsn=845addf3_2" Cambodia,KHM,20200804,C1: School closing,3,1,"Ministry spokesman Ros Soveachea said, “MoEYS has reconsidered and agreed with the Ministry of Health on COVID-19 testing for the 20 education institutions for the Schools Re-opening Phase One, as approved by Prime Minister Hun Sen. “If students, their parents, or staff members of the 20 education institutions have returned from an oversea trip before early June, or have not travelled outside of Cambodia, they do not need to undergo a COVID-19 test,” he said. http://archive.vn/zBbqL" Cambodia,KHM,20200805,E1: Income support,2,0,"""Cambodia’s government issued its fifth stimulus package as the country continues to battle the economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200924144937/https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/cambodia-issues-additional-support-for-workers-and-to-revive-economy/" Cambodia,KHM,20200805,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""businesses in the tourism industry are now exempted from paying taxes until September 2020."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200924144937/https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/cambodia-issues-additional-support-for-workers-and-to-revive-economy/" Cambodia,KHM,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (MCFA) announced on 6 August that Cambodia decided to allow all cinemas and arts performing venues across the kingdom to reopen following the temporary shutdown in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the owners must apply for a reopening license and sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the MCFA on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at their establishments. Therefore, new measures will need to be observed by cinema operators and movie goers alike, including adhering to social distancing markers throughout the venues, a limit on capacity in theatres, temperature checks at entrances, sanitising stations, safety masks and safety screens between ticket sellers and customers. Source: -Khmer Times, ""Kingdom’s cinemas to reopen"" http://archive.vn/vinbZ -Xinhua, ""Cambodia allows cinemas, arts performing venues to reopen after COVID-19 brought under control"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200821150256/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/06/c_139270822.htm Most but not all businesses have reopened in Cambodia. Indeed, some hotels remain closed, a large number of shops, restaurants and bars are now open but nightclubs remain closed, and so do leisure facilities such as gyms. Source: -UK Embassy website, Foreign travel advice on Cambodia https://web.archive.org/web/20200821145949/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus " Cambodia,KHM,20200806,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transports are open. However mention was found of a now-lifted temporary closure, by the Phnom Penh Municipal Administration on 26 March, of public city bus and water-taxi service linking the northern part of Phnom Penh to Takhmao city in Kandal province via the Mekong River. Source: Khmer Times, ""City bus, water taxi services shut down to prevent spread of coronavirus"" http://archive.vn/DemzL" Cambodia,KHM,20200806,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 1 August, the government banned flights from Malaysia and Indonesia, since double digit cases of COVID-19 were detected in flights from these countries. Source: Khmer Times, ""Cambodia to ban flights from the Philippines amid rising COVID-19 cases"". Even though the article's main topic is a later ban on flights from the Philippines, it mentions the ban on flights from Malayasia and Indonesia. http://archive.vn/Mr4ph " Cambodia,KHM,20200806,H2: Testing policy,1,,"As of 3 August, according to the WHO, a broad testing strategy is being implemented nationwide in Cambodia, including testing of all suspect cases meeting case definition, active surveillance for pneumonia cases in hospitals, testing at POEs at day 1 and day 13 of 14-day quarantine and testing ILI and SARI samples from sentinel sites for COVID-19. Hot-spot surveillance strategies and targeted testing of high-risk populations are also being implemented as necessary. Moreover the Ministry of Health plans to expand and decentralize laboratory testing capacity for COVID-19 using GeneXpert technology at three provincial laboratories: Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Battambang. Source: WHO, Cambodia Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report #5 (pp. 1 & 6) https://web.archive.org/web/20200821111003/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wpro---documents/countries/cambodia/covid-19/covid-19-joint-who-moh-sitrep-05.pdf?sfvrsn=845addf3_2 " Cambodia,KHM,20200811,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The government said that it will cancel a three-day water festival scheduled to take place in late October in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. In a letter dated August 11 and sent to Kong Sam Ol, Royal Palace Minister and chairman of the National Committee for Organising National and International Festivals (NCONIF), Hing Thoraksy, permanent Secretary of state at the Council of Ministers, said: “The government has approved the cancellation of the water festival in 2020.” The cancellation was made following the request by the NCONIF, according to the letter. Source: Khmer Times, ""Gov’t cancels water festival amid COVID-19 pandemic"" http://archive.vn/IppVa " Cambodia,KHM,20200811,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government decided to temporarily ban all flights from the Philippines as of 11 August in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. The decision came after 13 Chinese nationals were tested positive for COVID-19 on 10 August after taking flights from the Philippines. Source: Khmer Times, ""Cambodia to ban flights from the Philippines amid rising COVID-19 cases"" http://archive.vn/Mr4ph" Cambodia,KHM,20200813,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 13 August, the Ministry of Health issued guidelines to the public on ""What Should You Do during Self-quarantine in order to Prevent COVID-19"". The MoH notably reminded people that: “You’re only allowed to end your home quarantine if you have complied with the isolation measures for 14 days and you do not exhibit any symptoms during this period”. Source: Khmer Times, ""Ministry of Health: What Should You Do during Self-quarantine in order to Prevent COVID-19"" http://archive.vn/cgaJ8" Cambodia,KHM,20200814,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Cambodia will have more laboratories to test for COVID-19 in major provinces of the Kingdom, such as Sihanoukville, Siem Reap and Battambang, Prime Minister Hun Sen pledged during a Council of Ministers meeting on 14 August. The PM added that the Ministry of Health has to put in more effort to establish COVID-19-testing facilities in other provinces on top of the laboratory centre in Phnom Penh. Source : Khmer Times, ""Cambodia to set up more labs for COVID-19 tests"" http://archive.vn/mZanz " Cambodia,KHM,20200816,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On 16 August, the Ministry of Health urged people not to organize big parties during the Khmer New Year holiday (17-21 August). Gatherings or excursions should only include the family and take place in separate, well-ventilated locations, the ministry’s release read. Source: Cambodianess, ""The Ministry of Health Reports Recoveries from COVID-19 and No New Case"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200821154710/https://cambodianess.com/article/the-ministry-of-health-reports-recoveries-from-covid-19-and-no-new-case" Cambodia,KHM,20200820,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Ministry of Tourism on 20 August renewed its appeal to all owners and managers of tourism businesses on land or water throughout the country to keep on implementing all measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as people travel during the Khmer New Year holiday (17-21 August). These measures include taking staff and visitors’ temperature as they enter or leave a location, having hand disinfectant for staff and visitors to use frequently, wearing masks, having people maintain the required distance from each other, and making sure that bathrooms and other facilities used by visitors are frequently cleaned. Source: Cambodianess, ""The Ministry of Tourism Reminds Businesses to Remain Vigilant with COVID-19 Measures"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200821151346/https://cambodianess.com/article/the-ministry-of-tourism-remains-businesses-to-remain-vigilant-with-covid-19-measures" Cambodia,KHM,20200822,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 22 August, Prime Minister Hun Sen Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu agreed to restore connectivity with Japan as both countries reopen, although while maintaining measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Source: Cambodianess, ""Cambodia Agrees to Resume Flights and Physical Communication with Japan"" Link: http://archive.vn/m7gdx" Cambodia,KHM,20200824,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools set to re-open on September, 7. https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/08/28/cambodia-to-reopen-schools-on-sept-7-as-covid-29-cases-eases" Cambodia,KHM,20200824,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes observed. " Cambodia,KHM,20200824,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""large meetings banned until Sep 2020"" - no other update found: https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20200824,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Given that travellers appear to be able to enter again, I would place this under a 2 rather a 3: ""Undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival and wait in official facilities/designated hotels to receive laboratory results.? In the event one or more travelers on an arriving vessel/flight test positive, all passengers must undergo a 14-day quarantine at a location designated by Cambodian authorities. ?Health authorities will then oversee another COVID-19 test on the 13th day of quarantine.? If all travelers test negative, health authorities will require travelers to self-isolate for 14-days at their home or lodging."" https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20200907,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools in Cambodia re-opened from the 7th of September 2020. See news articles, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200924141902/https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/press-releases/usaid-and-unicef-support-schools-re-opening-essential-supplies-and-information http://web.archive.org/web/20200924142148/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/07/c_139348737_2.htm" Cambodia,KHM,20200908,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""On September 8, Cambodia lifted its ban on gatherings at mosques. Cambodia reopened mosques and churches on September 12."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200924142800/https://www.csis.org/programs/southeast-asia-program/southeast-asia-covid-19-tracker-0" Cambodia,KHM,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On September 8, Cambodia lifted its ban on gatherings at mosques. Cambodia reopened mosques and churches on September 12. No further information on the size of gatherings. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924142800/https://www.csis.org/programs/southeast-asia-program/southeast-asia-covid-19-tracker-0" Cambodia,KHM,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government has proceeded with plans to reopen the economy, having already reopened places of worship, schools, and many businesses. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924142800/https://www.csis.org/programs/southeast-asia-program/southeast-asia-covid-19-tracker-0" Cambodia,KHM,20200915,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transports are open. However mention was found of a now-lifted temporary closure, by the Phnom Penh Municipal Administration on 26 March, of public city bus and water-taxi service linking the northern part of Phnom Penh to Takhmao city in Kandal province via the Mekong River. Source: Khmer Times, ""City bus, water taxi services shut down to prevent spread of coronavirus"" http://archive.vn/DemzL" Cambodia,KHM,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No stringent policy on internal movement." Cambodia,KHM,20200915,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival and wait in official facilities/designated hotels to receive laboratory results.? In the event one or more travelers on an arriving vessel/flight test positive, all passengers must undergo a 14-day quarantine at a location designated by Cambodian authorities. ?Health authorities will then oversee another COVID-19 test on the 13th day of quarantine.? If all travelers test negative, health authorities will require travelers to self-isolate for 14-days at their home or lodging."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200924144441/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20200915,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health and news agencies in Cambodia are frequently updating information related to COVID-19. " Cambodia,KHM,20200915,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Cambodia will have more laboratories to test for COVID-19 in major provinces of the Kingdom, such as Sihanoukville, Siem Reap and Battambang, Prime Minister Hun Sen pledged during a Council of Ministers meeting on 14 August. The PM added that the Ministry of Health has to put in more effort to establish COVID-19-testing facilities in other provinces on top of the laboratory centre in Phnom Penh. Source : Khmer Times, ""Cambodia to set up more labs for COVID-19 tests"" http://archive.vn/mZanz " Cambodia,KHM,20200915,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""On 05 April, the Ministry of Health instructed the public to minimise their use of certain services such as hairdressers, nail and beauty salons and other similar services. If it is not possible to avoid this, the public is instructed to protect themselves by following the Ministry’s measures of wearing masks, washing hands, maintaining physical distance, avoiding close communication and other practices."" Web link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604143351/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/cambodia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Cambodia,KHM,20200925,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the IMF Tracker, schools have been reopened in phases starting from September. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004004747/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Cambodia,KHM,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Grocery stores, restaurants, and other services remain generally available. The Cambodian government has restricted the operation of certain businesses, such as cinemas, karaoke, and entertainment clubs (bars, discos, beer gardens). http://web.archive.org/web/20201004005354/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cambodia,KHM,20200925,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On September 8, Cambodia lifted its ban on gatherings at mosques. Cambodia reopened mosques and churches on September 12. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004010035/https://www.csis.org/programs/southeast-asia-program/southeast-asia-covid-19-tracker-0 " Cambodia,KHM,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On September 8, Cambodia lifted its ban on gatherings at mosques. Cambodia reopened mosques and churches on September 12. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004010035/https://www.csis.org/programs/southeast-asia-program/southeast-asia-covid-19-tracker-0 " Cambodia,KHM,20200925,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival and wait in official facilities/designated hotels to receive laboratory results.? In the event one or more travelers on an arriving vessel/flight test positive, all passengers must undergo a 14-day quarantine at a location designated by Cambodian authorities. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004005354/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Cambodia,KHM,20200925,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"According to the Mask4all website, masks are required only in some parts of Cambodia. http://web.archive.org/web/20201003231948/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ " Cambodia,KHM,20201015,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As of October 15, there has been no change in their policy. The Ministry of Health continues to release daily COVID-19 updates to the public through their official Facebook Page. Archived web reference: https://archive.vn/R8UmV " Cambodia,KHM,20201016,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy" Cambodia,KHM,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy ""A large number of shops, restaurants and bars are now open but nightclubs remain closed. Public beaches remain open. Leisure facilities such as gyms are closed and the Cambodian authorities have asked that large scale events such as weddings be postponed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201025000148/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Large meetings or gatherings, such as parties or religious gatherings, are banned until September 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201025000446/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ It could be that public events are recommended to be cancelled. However on facebook you can find many events going on like this event at the Phnom Penh Hard Cafè with 100+ attendees: https://web.archive.org/web/20201025001450/https://www.facebook.com/events/334066841337021/ " Cambodia,KHM,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Large meetings or gatherings, such as parties or religious gatherings, are banned until September 2020. " Cambodia,KHM,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no travel restrictions within Cambodia and you can travel to the airport either from within Phnom Penh or from the provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025000148/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201016,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Quarantine is only required if someone in the plane tests positive. In theory everyone can roam freely after getting a negative test result All arriving foreigners must: Pay a deposit of $2,000 upon arrival at airports for mandatory COVID-19 testing and potential treatment services. Possess a COVID-19 negative medical?certificate issued no more than 72 hours prior to the date of arrival (see below). Purchase a local health insurance package for COVID-19 treatment for $90, valid for 20 days from Forte Insurance Company. Undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival and wait in official facilities/designated hotels to receive laboratory results.? In the event one or more travelers on an arriving vessel/flight test positive, all passengers must undergo a 14-day quarantine at a location designated by Cambodian authorities. ?Health authorities will then oversee another COVID-19 test on the 13th day of quarantine.? If all travelers test negative, health authorities will require travelers to self-isolate for 14-days at their home or lodging. ? https://web.archive.org/web/20201025000446/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20201016,E1: Income support,2,0,""" In September the government extended until the end of this year: i) allowance subsidy for garment and tourism sectors; ii) tax exemption for tourism and aviation sector; and iii) cash relief program for poor and vulnerable families."" https://archive.vn/ZK8qD#selection-5675.1139-5675.1372" Cambodia,KHM,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"""You are expected to wear a face covering when inside the airport and many airlines will ask for face coverings to be worn. While no penalties are currently being imposed by the Cambodian authorities for refusing to wear a face covering, our advice is to wear a face covering whenever requested to."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201025000148/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201022,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"As of 22 Oct Health minister Vandine says that there is no official policy: ""Vandine said that Cambodia had not yet decided whether to administer vaccines, when and if they are officially available, to protect senior government officials or frontline medical staff first."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214202456/https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50775593/c-19-vaccine-promised-doses-to-be-provided-for-three-percent-of-population-first/" Cambodia,KHM,20201025,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094433/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201025,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094433/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201025,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094433/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201025,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094433/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201025,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094433/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201025,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy changes. " Cambodia,KHM,20201025,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094433/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus " Cambodia,KHM,20201025,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All foreigners arriving in Cambodia will now be subject to a COVID-19 test on arrival (as well as requiring a Covid negative test before flying). You will be required to remain at a government facility until the results are known, which may include an overnight stay. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109095137/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/entry-requirements " Cambodia,KHM,20201025,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy changes. " Cambodia,KHM,20201025,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes. " Cambodia,KHM,20201025,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes. " Cambodia,KHM,20201025,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy changes. " Cambodia,KHM,20201025,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy changes. " Cambodia,KHM,20201025,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109094433/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""A large number of shops, restaurants and bars are now open but nightclubs remain closed. Public beaches remain open. Leisure facilities such as gyms are closed and the Cambodian authorities have asked that large scale events such as weddings be postponed. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201126235808/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Leisure facilities such as gyms are closed and the Cambodian authorities have asked that large scale events such as weddings be postponed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201126235808/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201110,E1: Income support,2,0,"Support is expected to end 5 to 7 months after June 2020, which is very soon if not already happened. https://web.archive.org/web/20201126235704/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cambodia,KHM,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"""You’re expected to wear a face covering when inside the airport and many airlines will ask for face coverings to be worn. While no penalties are currently being imposed by the Cambodian authorities for refusing to wear a face covering, our advice is to wear a face covering whenever requested to."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201126235808/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia/coronavirus" Cambodia,KHM,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201124224049/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Since the last update by the US embassy it seems like everyone must abide by the 14 day quarantine, even if everyone entering the country has a negative test result: ""Cambodian authorities have also introduced the following requirements for prevention, containment, and response to the spread of COVID-19 for all travelers entering Cambodia by air, land, and water.? All arriving foreigners must: Fully abide by locally enforced quarantine measures for 14 days at a hotel designated by the Government of Cambodia."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201124224049/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily updates and latest covid measures on the MoH facebook site: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126233145if_/https://www.facebook.com/MinistryofHealthofCambodia/" Cambodia,KHM,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Given the few cases it should be easy to conduct a comprehensive contact tracing, but the report are screenshotted and I could not use the google translate tool to read how they traced the new cases: https://web.archive.org/web/20201126233145if_/https://www.facebook.com/MinistryofHealthofCambodia/" Cambodia,KHM,20201130,C1: School closing,2,1,"As of November 29th - Cambodia's Education Ministry ordered all state public schools to close till January 11th, 2021. Private Schools must shut down for 2 weeks, but can over remote learning. (Archived a few articles referencing these closures.) https://web.archive.org/web/20201204225716/https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2020/nov/30/cambodia-shuts-schools-after-rare-local-outbreak-of-covid-19-2229965.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201204231153/https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/schools-close-covid-19-fears-rattle-cambodia" Cambodia,KHM,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Per the US Embassy - The public has been directed to follow the Cambodian Ministry of Health and stay home unless engaged in necessary Ministry of Health Guidelines. The Cambodian government has restricted the operations of certain business such as cinemas, karaoke and entertainment clubs. https://web.archive.org/web/20201204232420/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Until December 16th 2020 gatherings of all sizes should be avoided and gatherings larger than 20 people are prohibited - Including Weddings, religious gatherings, parties, sports and group exercise. https://web.archive.org/web/20201204232420/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Until December 16th 2020 Gatherings of all sizes should be avoided and groups larger than 20 people are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201204232420/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The public is directed to follow the instructions of the Cambodian Ministry of Heath with the Royal Government of Cambodia to stay home unless engaged in necessary business. https://web.archive.org/web/20201204232420/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20201130,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201204232420/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20201130,E1: Income support,2,0,"Prime Minister said the government is disbursing $75 dollars for the two-week quarantine. Phnom Penh & all 24 provinces will receive relief funds with Phnom Penh receiving the most. (Unable to archive link) https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50787729/government-disburses-290000-to-help-poor-people-in-quarantine/" Cambodia,KHM,20201208,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes in containment policies unil 16 Dec:https://web.archive.org/web/20201214210126/https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Cambodia,KHM,20201208,E1: Income support,2,0,"No changes in economic response until the end of 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214210724/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Cambodia,KHM,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"""Cambodia may get the first delivery of the coronavirus vaccine in March 2021, according to the local office of the World Health Organization, as Prime Minister Hun Sen's government made its first moves to acquire the much-wanted vaccine."" ""The two-dose vaccination, which would suffice for 500,000 people, would be prioritized for medical workers, teachers, the armed forces, judicial officials, and urban waste collectors, Hun Sen said."" https://archive.vn/4Grj3 " South Korea,KOR,20200121,H2: Testing policy,1,,"21st January Testing for airport staff after first case confirmed ‘If showing any signs or symptoms of illness, they will be isolated and tested.’ https://web.archive.org/web/20200406095326/https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=157965714943900.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F " South Korea,KOR,20200129,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing done for first confirmed cases **Codebook says Limited contact tracing - not done for all cases, but when there were only 3/4 cases all were traced, but this wasn't a comprehensive program** https://web.archive.org/web/20200406095928/https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=158028237957900.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200131,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Major regional festivals and events such as celebrations of the Daeboreum (first full moon) holiday and university graduations are being canceled one after another amid fears of spreading the novel coronavirus infection.https://web.archive.org/save/http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/926744.html" South Korea,KOR,20200131,H2: Testing policy,1,," KCDC has completed the validation process of n-CoV genetic test. The diagnostic test will be available at 18 Health and Environmental Research Institutes on 31 January 2020. **Don't believe this was available to general public until Feb 7th** https://web.archive.org/web/20200406092859/https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=158038988415500.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F " South Korea,KOR,20200131,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"some tracing of travellers from Wuhan https://web.archive.org/web/20200406100016/https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=158038988415500.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F " South Korea,KOR,20200201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/en/" South Korea,KOR,20200203,C1: School closing,3,0," ""A total of 336 schools in South Korea have temporarily shut down or postponed the start of the new semester due to fears of the spread of the new coronavirus, government data showed Monday. According to the Ministry of Education, 245 kindergartens, 53 elementary schools, 21 middle schools, 16 high schools and one special education school nationwide have halted school operations or delayed reopening after winter vacation as of 9 a.m. as part of emergency measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Elementary and secondary schools here usually restart in the last week of January or the first week of February after a month-long winter vacation. (...) The ministry decided over the weekend to allow schools in areas presumed to be vulnerable to the viral disease, or where a confirmed case is reported or a carrier is found to have traveled, to choose temporary closure after prior consultations with regional educational authorities. In Gyeonggi Province that surrounds Seoul, educational authorities in Suwon and Bucheon ordered all kindergartens and elementary and secondary schools in their jurisdiction to close for a week. Authorities in Goyang, also in Gyeonggi Province, recommended closures for all its kindergartens for one week. In Seoul, a total of nine schools, including three elementary schools, two middle schools and three high schools, remained closed as of Monday morning. In Gunsan, a North Jeolla Province city where a confirmed case of the new coronavirus was reported, all kindergartens and elementary and secondary schools were ordered shut for two weeks."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200330180640/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/weeks-of-school-closure-in-south-korea-a-home-based-working-mums-nightmare" South Korea,KOR,20200204,C8: International travel controls,3,,"http://archive.vn/wip/whPuh http://archive.vn/wip/X5qMs Korea bans entry from those who have recently been to Hubei province, China, since January 21. " South Korea,KOR,20200207,H2: Testing policy,3,,"KCDC- The newly developed diagnostic will be available at the 50 designated health facilities from 7 February. The improved real-time PCR can detect the novel Coronavirus within six hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406091812/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 BBC- South Korea managed to get testing centres up and running 17 days after the 1st case (20th of January) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406084319/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51836898 " South Korea,KOR,20200211,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Extensive public information campaign, most notably location tracing apps. The Corona 100m (Co100) app launched on February 11 and, using government data, alerts users when they come within 100 metres of a location visited by an infected person. Coronamap website shows the travel histories of confirmed COVID-19 patients and Coronaita aims to function “like a search engine” for information on coronavirus-hit areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330202823/https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/news/news/south-korea-to-step-up-online-coronavirus-tracking-5109 https://web.archive.org/web/20200330202916/http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Society/view?articleId=183129 " South Korea,KOR,20200221,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public spaces and protests banned from 21st February . The South Korean vice-health minister, Kim Kang-lip, said: “We have asked you to refrain from taking part in public events, including a religious gathering or protest, this weekend. Please stay at home and refrain from going outside and minimise contact with other people.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200330193842/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/29/coronavirus-south-korea-cases-surge-as-australia-bans-iran-arrivals https://web.archive.org/web/20200330194019/https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/commitment-transparency-pay-off-as-south-korea-limits-covid-19-spread/ " South Korea,KOR,20200221,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"no exact number, but judging from the context, it could be deemed as under 1000. Public spaces and protests banned from 21st February . The South Korean vice-health minister, Kim Kang-lip, said: “We have asked you to refrain from taking part in public events, including a religious gathering or protest, this weekend. Please stay at home and refrain from going outside and minimise contact with other people.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200330193842/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/29/coronavirus-south-korea-cases-surge-as-australia-bans-iran-arrivals https://web.archive.org/web/20200330194019/https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/commitment-transparency-pay-off-as-south-korea-limits-covid-19-spread/" South Korea,KOR,20200223,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Daegu citizens were requested to voluntarily refrain from leaving their homes or moving around for at least two weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330203357/https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353124" South Korea,KOR,20200223,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"(Fixed to 1T from 2T, same reference): Feb 23rd We recommend the cancellation of travel to regions of major outbreaks. Daegu citizens were requested to voluntarily refrain from leaving their homes or moving around for at least two weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330203357/https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353124" South Korea,KOR,20200224,C1: School closing,3,1,"School holidays began Feb 15th, due to start back Feb 24th but postponed until April 6th. Education Ministry push back the start of the new academic year for all elementary schools, and junior and high schools until April 6. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330180640/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/weeks-of-school-closure-in-south-korea-a-home-based-working-mums-nightmare https://web.archive.org/web/20200330181248/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200317000686 https://web.archive.org/web/20200330181403/https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/03/8c51ca6ee085-s-korea-eyes-further-delay-to-new-school-year-as-virus-cases-continue.html ******Worth noting that despite required shutdown that “Korea has many private schools, known as ""hagwon. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday despite the city's recommendation, many hagwon have kept their businesses open through the outbreak https://web.archive.org/web/20200330182020/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/03/119_287059.html" South Korea,KOR,20200224,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry recommended about 180,000 member companies to work at home. On Monday 24th Labor Minister Lee Jae-kap urged companies to “use flexible working hour systems and remote work systems”. Coded this as general as advice was national, not specific to a particular geographic area. Clear that this is a strong recommendation not yet requirement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200423163953/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200225000733 https://web.archive.org/web/20200423165405/https://www.moel.go.kr/english/poli/poliNewsnews_view.jsp?idx=1555 https://web.archive.org/web/20200423170147/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200224002253320 https://web.archive.org/web/20200423170258/https://www.koreatechtoday.com/south-korean-companies-employ-remote-work-system-to-stem-virus/ " South Korea,KOR,20200305,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"New government guidelines issued Tuesday say face masks are not recommended for healthy individuals who are not having respiratory symptoms or fever. Instead, practicing social distance, maintaining good personal hygiene and keeping rooms well ventilated are the best ways to prevent infection, the Drug Safety Ministry said, stressing that people who are not at risk of contracting the virus do not need to wear masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105202708/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200305000800" South Korea,KOR,20200312,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In addition to the ban on foreign entry from Hubei Province, South Korea has increased quarantine and screening processes for arrivals from Germany and 4 other European countries. http://archive.vn/wip/0jeBt" South Korea,KOR,20200315,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Article from WSJ includes following line: South Korean health officials have urged all citizens, even healthy ones, to wear filtered masks, causing the product to disappear from shelves. Clear indication that as of March 15, there was a mask recommendation in place, hence 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024063144/https://www.wsj.com/articles/south-korea-rations-face-masks-in-coronavirus-fight-11584283720 " South Korea,KOR,20200316,C5: Close public transport,0,,"March 16th Public transport remains open but is heavily sanitised by cleaning teams and social distancing recommended. Cannot find any data to suggest services were locked down. Hand sanitizers have been placed at public transport stops and building entrances. Public adherence to common sense protective measures like the wearing of masks, using hand sanitiser and limiting human-to-human contact is near-universal and recommended by campaigns. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330202005/https://www.ft.com/content/e015e096-6532-11ea-a6cd-df28cc3c6a68 https://web.archive.org/web/20200330202207/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51582186" South Korea,KOR,20200317,C1: School closing,3,1,"""South Korea said Tuesday it will be postponing the new school year for another two weeks as it fights COVID-19 group infections that have occurred at churches, hospitals and even Zumba classes. Under the measure, the new school year at kindergartens and elementary, middle and high schools nationwide will begin on April 6, five weeks later than in normal years, according to the education ministry. Child care centers, which provide care for toddlers and children up to 7 years old, will also close for another two weeks and open April 6, the health ministry said. ""The government judges that while the COVID-19 (outbreak) has entered a downtrend, it is early to let down our guard. It aims to again encourage people to actively take part in 'social distancing' with the school year postponement,"" the ministry said in a press release."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200330181248/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200317000686" South Korea,KOR,20200317,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On March 17, 2020, the National Assembly Strategy and Finance Committee made an announcement on the “Amendment to the Restriction of Special Taxation Act” to minimize and to overcome the economic impact due to COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618215120/https://www.rsm.global/korea/tax-benefits-due-covid-19-korea South Korean authorities in March 2020 approved tax relief in an effort to address the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618215233/https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/insights/2020/04/tnf-korea-tax-relief-includes-reduced-rates-temporary-increased-deductions.html" South Korea,KOR,20200319,C8: International travel controls,3,,"South Korea continues to increase quarantines and bans on entry from various countries http://archive.vn/wip/VYlhY" South Korea,KOR,20200320,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry restrictions by countries listed on the Korean Air Website. Total ban on entry from some high risk regions. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.koreanair.com/global/en/2020_02_TSA_detail.html" South Korea,KOR,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"“The public is earnestly requested to stay home and refrain from going out as much as possible for 15 days. Refrain from going out except for buying necessities, visiting a doctor, commuting to/from work. Stick to call to actions at workplaces, such as “Go home directly after work; If you feel seek, stay home”. Create work environment where “if employees are sick, let them stay or return home”. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353716" South Korea,KOR,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restriction on internal movement required by the public, as announced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. “The public is earnestly requested to stay home and refrain from going out as much as possible for 15 days. Refrain from going out except for buying necessities, visiting a doctor, commuting to/from work. Stick to call to actions at workplaces, such as “Go home directly after work; If you feel seek, stay home”. Create work environment where “if employees are sick, let them stay or return home”. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353716" South Korea,KOR,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"March 22-April 5 Some workplaces required to close as of March 22nd following Head Chung Sekyun (Prime Minister)'s public message March 21st. “Measures to suspend the operation of some facilities and businesses with high risk of infection during the “social distancing” drive (Mar. 22~Apr. 5). Government stops operation of training centers and institutes, libraries, swimming pools, national libraries, museums, galleries, performance agencies under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353716 " South Korea,KOR,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No specific number, but assume from the stay-at-home call, it could be under 100. Restriction on internal movement required by the public, as announced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. “The public is earnestly requested to stay home and refrain from going out as much as possible for 15 days. Refrain from going out except for buying necessities, visiting a doctor, commuting to/from work. Stick to call to actions at workplaces, such as “Go home directly after work; If you feel seek, stay home”. Create work environment where “if employees are sick, let them stay or return home”. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353716" South Korea,KOR,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restriction on internal movement required by the public, as announced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. “The public is earnestly requested to stay home and refrain from going out as much as possible for 15 days. Refrain from going out except for buying necessities, visiting a doctor, commuting to/from work. Stick to call to actions at workplaces, such as “Go home directly after work; If you feel seek, stay home”. Create work environment where “if employees are sick, let them stay or return home”. (unable to create weblink for https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp)" South Korea,KOR,20200323,H2: Testing policy,3,,"South Korea tests more than 20,000 people a day at more than 600 testing sites nationwide https://web.archive.org/web/20200406093448/https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-pandemic-south-korea-italy-mass-testing-covid19-will-keep-spreading/ " South Korea,KOR,20200324,H2: Testing policy,3,,"KCDC- The newly developed diagnostic will be available at the 50 designated health facilities from 7 February. The improved real-time PCR can detect the novel Coronavirus within six hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406091812/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 BBC- South Korea managed to get testing centres up and running 17 days after the 1st case (20th of January) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406084319/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51836898 " South Korea,KOR,20200330,E1: Income support,1,1,"Quotation: ""President Moon Jae-in announced Monday during a meeting with a special task force that the government will pay about $820 to all households except for those in the top 30% income bracket, bringing the total amount to $7.4 billion."" Link: https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/s-korea-offer-emergency-payments-help-ease-impact-covid-19" South Korea,KOR,20200331,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public spaces and protests banned from 21st February . The South Korean vice-health minister, Kim Kang-lip, said: “We have asked you to refrain from taking part in public events, including a religious gathering or protest, this weekend. Please stay at home and refrain from going outside and minimise contact with other people.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200330193842/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/29/coronavirus-south-korea-cases-surge-as-australia-bans-iran-arrivals https://web.archive.org/web/20200330194019/https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/commitment-transparency-pay-off-as-south-korea-limits-covid-19-spread/" South Korea,KOR,20200331,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry restrictions by countries listed on the Korean Air Website. Total ban on entry from some high risk regions. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.koreanair.com/global/en/2020_02_TSA_detail.html " South Korea,KOR,20200403,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All non essential travel (inc. public events) is forbidden KCDC asked the public to keep practicing the enhanced social distancing, which had been extended to 19 April. People should stay home as much as possible during the weekend, avoid any activities that make it easy to come in close contact with others.. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans https://web.archive.org/web/20200405153859/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 " South Korea,KOR,20200403,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Articles suggest public transport continues to run ‘ But in the weeks since, the subways have gradually gotten busier, reaching around 80% or 90% of normal levels. At rush hour, some trains on Seoul's Subway Line Two are so full that people have to wait for the next one.’ ‘‘Instead of isolating himself, he reportedly visited a beach, took the subway’ https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveprice/2020/04/01/south-korea-has-flattened-the-curve-but-normal-is-still-some-way-off/#39d0c2ec42e2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200405155945/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/03/south-korea-bars-entry-foreign-nationals-refusing-self-isolate" South Korea,KOR,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"KCDC asked the public to keep practicing the enhanced social distancing, which had been extended to 19 April. People should stay home as much as possible during the weekend, avoid any activities that make it easy to come in close contact with others.. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans https://web.archive.org/web/20200405153859/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 " South Korea,KOR,20200403,C8: International travel controls,3,,"South Korea has denied entry to eight foreign nationals after they refused to comply with strict quarantine requirements introduced this week to help the country tackle a rise in coronavirus infections, as anger mounts over visitors who have been caught breaking self-isolation rules. https://web.archive.org/web/20200405155945/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/03/south-korea-bars-entry-foreign-nationals-refusing-self-isolate Entry restrictions by countries listed on the Korean Air Website. Total ban on entry from some high risk regions. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.koreanair.com/global/en/2020_02_TSA_detail.html" South Korea,KOR,20200404,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no specific number, but assume from the context, it could be under 10. All non essential travel (inc. public events) is forbidden KCDC asked the public to keep practicing the enhanced social distancing, which had been extended to 19 April. People should stay home as much as possible during the weekend, avoid any activities that make it easy to come in close contact with others.. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans https://web.archive.org/web/20200405153859/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030" South Korea,KOR,20200406,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools to open but online, so remain physically closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200409091334/https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353940" South Korea,KOR,20200406,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Accordingly, the Minister of Health and Welfare further extends the existing suspension of operating some facilities and businesses including churches which have high risk of infection for 2 more weeks until April 19. Operation is continuously suspended of religious facilities, some types of indoor sports facilities (dancing halls, martial arts training centers, physical education centers), entertainment facilities (cola-techs, clubs, entertainment bars, etc.), and other facilities designated by heads of local governments (internet cafes, karaoke rooms, private academies, etc.). https://web.archive.org/web/20200409091917/https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353953" South Korea,KOR,20200406,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All non essential travel (inc. public events) is forbidden KCDC asked the public to keep practicing the enhanced social distancing, which had been extended to 19 April. People should stay home as much as possible during the weekend, avoid any activities that make it easy to come in close contact with others.. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans https://web.archive.org/web/20200405153859/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030" South Korea,KOR,20200406,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"KCDC asked the public to keep practicing the enhanced social distancing, which had been extended to 19 April. People should stay home as much as possible during the weekend, avoid any activities that make it easy to come in close contact with others.. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans https://web.archive.org/web/20200405153859/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030" South Korea,KOR,20200406,H2: Testing policy,3,,"KCDC- The newly developed diagnostic will be available at the 50 designated health facilities from 7 February. The improved real-time PCR can detect the novel Coronavirus within six hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406091812/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 BBC- South Korea managed to get testing centres up and running 17 days after the 1st case (20th of January) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406084319/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51836898" South Korea,KOR,20200406,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Extensive public information campaign, most notably location tracing apps. The Corona 100m (Co100) app launched on February 11 and, using government data, alerts users when they come within 100 metres of a location visited by an infected person. Coronamap website shows the travel histories of confirmed COVID-19 patients and Coronaita aims to function “like a search engine” for information on coronavirus-hit areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330202823/https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/news/news/south-korea-to-step-up-online-coronavirus-tracking-5109 https://web.archive.org/web/20200330202916/http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Society/view?articleId=183129" South Korea,KOR,20200416,C8: International travel controls,3,,"IATA says: Ban on entry for individuals from Hubei (China), and visitors who were on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship. Passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom will undergo diagnostic check. Passengers with negative result will be under 14 day self-quarantine or will be monitored by the active survey. https://web.archive.org/web/20200415023523/https://www.iata.org/contentassets/a30372834813490bbf6449dd92971014/republic-of-korea-ncov-measures.pdf" South Korea,KOR,20200417,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry from many countries remains suspended, and quarantine requirements in place for others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200423194427/https://www.koreanair.com/global/en/2020_02_TSA_detail.html" South Korea,KOR,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"18th April Government website says “Avoid leaving home except to purchase necessities, to get medical care, or to go to work. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans”. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143246/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030" South Korea,KOR,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"18th April Government website says “Avoid leaving home except to purchase necessities, to get medical care, or to go to work. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans”. Coded as ‘recommend’ as evidence on Straits Times website to show people still out in town on 18th April for non essential activities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143246/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425151044/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/coronavirus-seouls-full-cafes-apple-store-lines-show-mass-testing-success " South Korea,KOR,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"18th April Government website says “Avoid leaving home except to purchase necessities, to get medical care, or to go to work. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans”. Coded as ‘recommend’ as evidence on Straits Times website to show people still out in town on 18th April for non essential activities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143246/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425151044/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/coronavirus-seouls-full-cafes-apple-store-lines-show-mass-testing-success " South Korea,KOR,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restrictions remain but are easing. A growing list of companies have ended or eased their work from home policy in recent weeks, though many continue to apply flexible working hours and limit travel and face-to-face meetings.” The slightly relaxed guidelines mean high-risk facilities like churches will no longer have to close. https://web.archive.org/web/20200423185553/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-southkorea/south-koreans-return-to-work-crowd-parks-malls-as-social-distancing-rules-ease-idUSKBN2220EO https://web.archive.org/web/20200423190241/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-reports-single-digit-new-coronavirus-cases-for-first-time-in-two-months" South Korea,KOR,20200420,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From 20th April ends the previous Enhanced Social Distancing campaign, KCDC is leading a slightly relaxed form of social distancing campaign until 5 May. People are recommended to refrain from non-essential social gatherings or events. People who cannot avoid visiting an enclosed/crowded place should keep at least 2 meters of distance from others, wear a facemask, and maintain hand hygiene by washing hands or using hand sanitizers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143246/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 " South Korea,KOR,20200420,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No measures. Enhanced Social Distancing campaign ended on 19th April but people are recommended not to gather if non essential. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143246/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425150341/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200424000576&ACE_SEARCH=1 " South Korea,KOR,20200420,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"From 20th April ends the previous Enhanced Social Distancing campaign, KCDC is leading a slightly relaxed form of social distancing campaign until 5 May. Recommended to stay home if symptomatic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143246/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030" South Korea,KOR,20200420,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From 20th April ends the previous Enhanced Social Distancing campaign, KCDC is leading a slightly relaxed form of social distancing campaign until 5 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143246/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 " South Korea,KOR,20200424,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"24th April KCDC recommends people to participate in religious functions via non-face-to-face methods such as online worship/meetings. Religious facilities that host on-site events must check people for fever, keep distance between people, require everyone to wear facemasks, and refrain from activities that may cause respiratory droplets to travel such as choir, shouting, or chanting. People are recommended to refrain from visiting any enclosed space with poor ventilation or any place that are frequented by a lot of people. People who cannot avoid visiting such enclosed/crowded places should keep at least 2 meters away from other people, wear a facemask, refrain from handshakes, wash hands, and refrain from touching. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425143246/https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425144743/https://www.bhaskarlive.in/s-korea-unveils-guidelines-for-everyday-life-quarantine/ " South Korea,KOR,20200424,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200424,H2: Testing policy,3,,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200424,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200426,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200426,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200426,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200426,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As above. No new policies announced." South Korea,KOR,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No rollbacks on easing lockdown although new outbreak. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521010740/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-southkorea/south-korea-sticks-with-virus-lockdown-rollback-despite-nightclub-outbreak-idUKKBN22P0NB" South Korea,KOR,20200512,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Sport events are back without live-audience. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521011148/https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/baseball-south-korea-coronavirus-soccer/" South Korea,KOR,20200513,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Subway passengers in Seoul will be required to wear face masks during crowded hours starting this week as the city government seeks to curb community transmissions of the new coronavirus, the city government said Monday. The Seoul metropolitan government unveiled a set of measures that will begin being implemented Wednesday to let citizens keep social distancing in their daily routines when they use public transportation. The government plans to restrict people who have no masks from using subways when the proportion of passengers to train capacity hits more than 150 percent. For citizens who do not have masks, the municipal government plans to sell surgical masks at vending machines, sales outlets and convenience stores located at subway stations in Seoul. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105202124/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200511000768" South Korea,KOR,20200520,C1: School closing,2,1,"""The schools are reopening in stages, with high school seniors returning first on Wednesday and middle and elementary students slated to go back to school in the following weeks. The third-year high school students are leading the return as they now only have half a year before their annual university entrance exams in early December, education officials said."" Source: https://archive.vn/KCtkn" South Korea,KOR,20200526,C1: School closing,2,1,"""More than 200 schools in South Korea have been forced to close just days after they re-opened, due to a new spike in virus cases. Thousands of students had earlier on Wednesday returned to school as the country began easing virus restrictions. But just a day later, 79 new cases were recorded, the highest daily figure in two months. Most of these cases have been linked to a distribution centre outside Seoul."" Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20201125214709/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-52845015 ""Despite lingering concerns over coronavirus, South Korea will take another step toward normalizing life Wednesday, sending some 2.37 million pupils across the country back to classrooms. (...) Students in their first year at high school and second year at middle school and in the third and fourth years in elementary school will go back to classrooms on June 3. Schools will reopen for the rest on June 8."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125214252/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200526000909" South Korea,KOR,20200526,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday as health authorities look for more ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus as people increase their public activities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105201848/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-south-korea-unveils-new-covid-rules-travel-face-masks-high-risk-businesses/" South Korea,KOR,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200601131113/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases http://web.archive.org/web/20200601131348/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles" South Korea,KOR,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200601131113/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases http://web.archive.org/web/20200601131348/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles" South Korea,KOR,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200601131113/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases http://web.archive.org/web/20200601131348/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles" South Korea,KOR,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200601131113/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases http://web.archive.org/web/20200601131348/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles" South Korea,KOR,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200601131113/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases http://web.archive.org/web/20200601131348/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles" South Korea,KOR,20200608,C1: School closing,2,0,"""With the final batch of students returning to classes Monday, South Korea completed its phased school reopening scheme despite growing anxiety over a second wave of new coronavirus infections in Seoul and adjacent cities. About 1.35 million more students -- in the first grade of middle school and the fifth and sixth grades of elementary school -- went back to their classrooms in the final round of the government's four-phased reopening plan, which started with high-school seniors on May 20. (...) But only one-third or two-thirds of them will actually be attending classes, with schools set to mix schedules for in-person classes and remote learning due to limited space for keeping a distance among students. South Korea began reopening schools weeks after the country switched its social distancing campaign to what it calls an ""everyday life quarantine"" scheme aimed at helping the people slowly return to life under eased rules. (...) Of the total, 33 cases were local transmissions, all in the capital area where cluster infections traced to religious gatherings, nightclubs, a distribution center and a door-to-door business entity have stoked alarm. (...) Even as the school resumption completed, 14 schools in Jungnang Ward in eastern Seoul were forced to resume remote learning after a high school student in the area tested positive for the virus after visiting Lotte World Adventure, an amusement park in the city, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125215336/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200605008451315" South Korea,KOR,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Health authorities extended prevention and social distancing measures until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621232057/https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-" South Korea,KOR,20200612,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Health authorities extended prevention and social distancing measures until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621232057/https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-" South Korea,KOR,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Health authorities extended prevention and social distancing measures until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621232057/https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-" South Korea,KOR,20200612,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Health authorities extended prevention and social distancing measures until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621232057/https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-" South Korea,KOR,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Health authorities extended prevention and social distancing measures until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621232057/https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-" South Korea,KOR,20200621,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""With the exception of important business trips or visits by government officials, Korean authorities will restrict issuance of visas ""as much as possible"", and put a temporary ban on non-scheduled flights from countries where the virus is widely spreading."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200621232909/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-limits-entry-for-foreigners-after-new-coronavirus-cases" South Korea,KOR,20200702,C1: School closing,3,0,"""All schools in the southern city of Gwangju will be closed for the next two days amid a recent uptick in novel coronavirus cases in the region, authorities said Wednesday."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125220610/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200701011600315" South Korea,KOR,20200704,C1: School closing,2,0,"""The number of schools closed temporarily due to the coronavirus outbreak rose to 522 nationwide Thursday, the biggest number over the past month, authorities said, as virus infections have been spreading among students and school personnel in Daejeon and Gwangju lately. The Ministry of Education said 2.5 percent, or 522, of the nation's 20,902 kindergartens and elementary, middle and high schools suspended in-person classes as of 10 a.m., marking an increase of 475 from the previous day."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125220022/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200702000805" South Korea,KOR,20200704,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Since July 4th, South Korea is ""exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel."" However, ""the government requires all foreign immigrants to be isolated from their homes or temporary living facilities for two weeks, and to undergo a thorough diagnostic test within three days of entry"" Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200708085249/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=355351&contSeq=355351&board_id=&gubun=ALL " South Korea,KOR,20200711,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"""Agency director Jung Eun-kyeong is urging residents in the capital area to stay home over the weekend, saying there is “high concern” that increased public activity will lead to widespread circulation of the virus."" https://apnews.com/12d85859df13453a3625c693fbae9955 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712083916/https://apnews.com/12d85859df13453a3625c693fbae9955" South Korea,KOR,20200713,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Foreign workers holding E-9 (non-professional employment) visas were issued a self-containment confirmation certificate prior to entry, and were strictly screened for quarantine and blocked entry if they did not possess it."" ""From July 13th, all foreigners entering from countries subject to enhanced quarantine are obliged to submit a PCR negative confirmation* issued within 48 hours of the departure date."" Source: http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=355351&contSeq=355351&board_id=&gubun=ALL" South Korea,KOR,20200721,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730032137/https://kr.usembassy.gov/022420-covid-19-information/" South Korea,KOR,20200810,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"To this date, more than 1.6 million tests have been done. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813133701/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/south-korea-finds-new-mutated-coronavirus/1936968" South Korea,KOR,20200816,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On the 16th August 2020 the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implemented a number of targeted measures for the Seoul City and Gyeonggi Province. With respect to public events, the measures included: ""Postpone or cancel non-essential outings, social gatherings, events, or travel"". If people were to go out, they were required to ""wear mask and follow infection prevention guidelines"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820120017/https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=159765107610200.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200816,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On the 16th August 2020 the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implemented a number of targeted measures for the Seoul City and Gyeonggi Province. With respect to restrictions on gatherings, the measures included: ""Postpone or cancel non-essential outings, social gatherings, events, or travel"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820120017/https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=159765107610200.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200816,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"On the 16th August 2020 the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implemented a number of targeted measures for the Seoul City and Gyeonggi Province. With respect to stay at home requirements, the measures included: ""Postpone or cancel non-essential outings, social gatherings, events, or travel"", but also ""do not go to work if feeling sick"". Also, ""wear mask and follow infection prevention guidelines"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820120017/https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=159765107610200.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903083420/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1598226435975_20200824084716.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200824,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""In Seoul, people will now be required to wear face masks in public indoor places, as well as crowded outdoor areas, except while eating or drinking."" Since previous requirement for public transport is still in place throughout country, re-coded as 2G on review. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200913104449/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/08/24/asia-pacific/science-health-asia-pacific/seoul-masks-south-korea-coronavirus/" South Korea,KOR,20200825,C1: School closing,2,0,"""South Korea has ordered the closure of all schools and kindergartens in the greater Seoul area following a rise in coronavirus cases there. Nearly 200 staff and students have been infected in the greater Seoul area over the past two weeks. Remote learning will continue until 11 September, the Ministry of Education said. Health authorities have warned that the country is on the brink of a nationwide outbreak. All students in the greater Seoul area, home to over 25 million people, will now take classes online with the exception of those in their final year of high school who are due to take university entrance examinations in December. Schools with fewer than 60 students and special education schools are allowed to choose whether to follow the ministry's guidelines, the Korea Times said."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125222325/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-53901707" South Korea,KOR,20200902,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On the 2nd September 2020 the Korea Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced slight changes in recommendations for businesses, specifically for those that cater to elderly people. Recommendations include: ""Carefully follow infection prevention guidelines including mask wearing and hand washing while at work"", ""Restrict access of outsiders"", ""Disinfect frequently touched surfaces often"", ""Ventilate often including while air conditioner is on"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903084436/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1599091520803_20200903090520.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200902,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in policy detected. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903084436/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1599091520803_20200903090520.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200902,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200903084436/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1599091520803_20200903090520.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200902,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy detected. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903084436/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1599091520803_20200903090520.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200902,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change in policy detected. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903084436/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1599091520803_20200903090520.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200902,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change in policy detected. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903084436/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1599091520803_20200903090520.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200902,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy detected. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903084436/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1599091520803_20200903090520.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200902,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy detected. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903084436/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1599091520803_20200903090520.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200902,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy detected. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903084436/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/upload/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=1599091520803_20200903090520.pdf&rs=%2Fupload%2Fviewer%2Fresult%2F202009%2F" South Korea,KOR,20200903,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing, with dishonesty criminally punishable. https://web.archive.org/web/20200913104043/https://www.bakersfield.com/ap/national/south-korea-puts-force-of-law-behind-masks-quarantines-contact-tracing/article_a9a8b99f-6ea5-5975-ae99-807d665e1cbb.html" South Korea,KOR,20200921,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Schools in the South Korean capital Seoul and nearby areas resumed in-person classes for the first time in almost a month on Monday (Sep 21) after daily COVID-19 cases dropped to the lowest levels since mid-August. Students returned to schools under a hybrid schedule of in-person and online classes to limit the number of people at schools at any given time. Students will attend in-person classes once or twice a week."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125222857/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/south-korea-covid-19-seoul-school-student-class-13129240 ""Schools around the nation are required to operate with antivirus limits amid the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, attendance is capped at one-third in elementary and middle schools, and two-thirds in high schools."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125223711/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201011000252" South Korea,KOR,20200926,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The two weeks from September 28 to October 11, when the Chuseok holiday begins, are planned to be set as a special quarantine period for the whole country and strengthen quarantine management in consideration of the high risk aspect. In religious facilities, all religious activities, including worship, mass, and court, should be conducted non-face-to-face, and that all face-to-face meetings, events, and group meals should be refrained. http://web.archive.org/web/20201003225816/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=360146&contSeq=360146&board_id=&gubun=ALL http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=359862&contSeq=359862&board_id=&gubun=ALL (link can’t be archived) " South Korea,KOR,20200926,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The two weeks from September 28 to October 11, when the Chuseok holiday begins, are planned to be set as a special quarantine period for the whole country and strengthen quarantine management in consideration of the high risk aspect. In religious facilities, all religious activities, including worship, mass, and court, should be conducted non-face-to-face, and that all face-to-face meetings, events, and group meals should be refrained. http://web.archive.org/web/20201003225816/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=360146&contSeq=360146&board_id=&gubun=ALL http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=359862&contSeq=359862&board_id=&gubun=ALL (link can’t be archived) " South Korea,KOR,20200926,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The two weeks from September 28 to October 11, when the Chuseok holiday begins, are planned to be set as a special quarantine period for the whole country and strengthen quarantine management in consideration of the high risk aspect. In religious facilities, all religious activities, including worship, mass, and court, should be conducted non-face-to-face, and that all face-to-face meetings, events, and group meals should be refrained. http://web.archive.org/web/20201003225816/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=360146&contSeq=360146&board_id=&gubun=ALL http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=359862&contSeq=359862&board_id=&gubun=ALL (link can’t be archived) " South Korea,KOR,20200926,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The two weeks from September 28 to October 11, when the Chuseok holiday begins, are planned to be set as a special quarantine period for the whole country and strengthen quarantine management in consideration of the high risk aspect. In religious facilities, all religious activities, including worship, mass, and court, should be conducted non-face-to-face, and that all face-to-face meetings, events, and group meals should be refrained. http://web.archive.org/web/20201003225816/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=360146&contSeq=360146&board_id=&gubun=ALL http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=359862&contSeq=359862&board_id=&gubun=ALL (link can’t be archived) " South Korea,KOR,20200926,C8: International travel controls,2,,"There is a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all inbound travelers. http://web.archive.org/web/20201003231019/https://kr.usembassy.gov/022420-covid-19-information/ " South Korea,KOR,20200926,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Masks are compulsory on all modes of public transportation, including taxis and domestic/international flights. Drivers and pilots are authorized to deny passengers who refuse to wear a mask. http://web.archive.org/web/20201003231019/https://kr.usembassy.gov/022420-covid-19-information/ According to the Mask4all website, even though there’s no law, there is universal mask usage in Korea. http://web.archive.org/web/20201003231948/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ " South Korea,KOR,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 50 people indoors and more than 100 people outdoors are banned during the Chuseok festivity: ""Autumn Eve."" This policy will be effective from September 28th to October 11th. Archived web: https://archive.vn/OXJaN" South Korea,KOR,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Busan implements further quarantine measures for general restaurants and bakeries from October 2 to October 15. High risk businesses such as bath houses are banned from opening between October 5 and October 11. Archived web: https://archive.vn/nnyxG" South Korea,KOR,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On September 28, the government announced the restrictions on gatherings of more than 10 people for the National Foundation Day (October 3). Archived web: https://archive.vn/OXJaN" South Korea,KOR,20201004,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On September 28, a policy banning gatherings of more than 50 people indoors and more than 100 people outdoors came into effect until October 11th. In other words, this policy was implemented during the days of for Chuseok festivity: ""Autumn Eve."" However, the National Foundation Day (October 3) had a different set of measurements, restricting gatherings of more than 10 people. The previous policy came back into effect on October 4. Archived web: https://archive.vn/OXJaN" South Korea,KOR,20201005,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Sixteen school facilities in Busan (from elementary to high school) will be closed, transferring to remote learning between October 5 to October 8."" Source: https://archive.vn/nnyxG" South Korea,KOR,20201008,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Ministry of Health and Welfare announces their 4th supplementary budget project with an emergency welfare support for families whose income has decreased by more than 25% due to Covid-19. Online applications will open October 12th and in-person applications will open October 19th until end of the month. Additionally, it will benefit people whose business incomes (sales) has decreased by 25% or more, and those who were unemployed since February. The amount received will also depend on the number of household members, spouses can be either included or excluded (if it results in unfavorable cases). Only foreigners married to Korean citizens can be included in the household members. Archived web: https://archive.vn/VzBHE " South Korea,KOR,20201009,C1: School closing,1,1,"""South Korea's education ministry on Sunday said it will ease attendance caps for schools after health authorities decided to enforce the lowest level of social distancing measures. Schools around the nation are required to operate with antivirus limits amid the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, attendance is capped at one-third in elementary and middle schools, and two-thirds in high schools. But starting Oct. 19, the attendance cap for all schools will be set at two-thirds, Seoul's education ministry said. (...) The latest move is in line with health authorities' decision to lower the country's social distancing scheme to Level 1 from Monday in the three-tier system. Schools that have small classroom populations and are located in regions with relatively small virus caseloads can further ease the cap to accommodate more students, the ministry said. However, schools in the greater Seoul area and have big classroom population are strictly required to follow the cap. The ministry said schools can decide their class operation schedules depending on their situation, and can expand in-class activities by staggering school hours, or running different time tables for each class. Such eased rules will allow some schools to have full-time in-class activities daily, according to the ministry."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125223711/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20201011000252" South Korea,KOR,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Starting today, October 12, stage 1 of social distancing comes into effect in compliance to personal quarantine rules such as “wearing a mask, keeping a safe distance, and washing hands.” Gatherings of more than 50 people indoors and more than 100 people outdoors ban is lifted for the general public. However, temporary gatherings are limited to one person per (4m)^2 of facility area. Moreover, facilities such as restaurants, wedding halls, and academic institutions are recommended to refrain from gatherings of 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors. Churches are allowed to operate in 30% of total capacity, but meals after service are prohibited. High-risk facilities such as clubs and pubs are allowed to open with mandatory rules such as wearing face masks and managing a thorough list of visitors, restrictions on the number of people allowed follows the one person per (4m)^2 of facility area. Archived web: https://archive.vn/w0mee" South Korea,KOR,20201012,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"In Seoul, small businesses and small business owners receive a 50% reduction in rent. Archived web: https://archive.vn/dNe9L " South Korea,KOR,20201012,H2: Testing policy,3,,"400 flu vaccinations and Covid-19 tests were conducted for homeless youth and other vulnerable groups in Incheon. Archived web: https://archive.vn/dNe9L " South Korea,KOR,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"South Korea launches a 30-day grace period for mandatory masks in such spaces starting October 13. A fine of up to 100,000 won ($85.50) will be imposed on people who fail to wear face masks in public spaces and on transportation starting November 13. Archived web: https://archive.vn/RqYGE" South Korea,KOR,20201025,C1: School closing,1,1,"A three-stage system is designed by assuming life quarantine (stage 1), regional outbreaks (1.5, 2nd stage), and national outbreaks (2.5, 3rd stages), and up to stage 2, which is a local epidemic, steps centered around the outbreak zone. Currently, Step 1 is the status quo, with metropolitan areas having less than 100 cases on a daily average, other areas having less than 30, and Gangwon and Jeju less than 10. At Step 1, 2/3 capacity of overcrowded schools is recommended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109103001/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=360602&contSeq=360602&board_id=&gubun=ALL" South Korea,KOR,20201025,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"A three-stage system is designed by assuming life quarantine (stage 1), regional outbreaks (1.5, 2nd stage), and national outbreaks (2.5, 3rd stages), and up to stage 2, which is a local epidemic, steps centered around the outbreak zone. Currently, Step 1 is the status quo, with metropolitan areas having less than 100 cases on a daily average, other areas having less than 30, and Gangwon and Jeju less than 10. At Step 1, it is recommended to implement an appropriate ratio for each institution and department (e.g., 1/5 of the total number of employees). https://web.archive.org/web/20201109103001/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=360602&contSeq=360602&board_id=&gubun=ALL" South Korea,KOR,20201025,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"A three-stage system is designed by assuming life quarantine (stage 1), regional outbreaks (1.5, 2nd stage), and national outbreaks (2.5, 3rd stages), and up to stage 2, which is a local epidemic, steps centered around the outbreak zone. Currently, Step 1 is the status quo, with metropolitan areas having less than 100 cases on a daily average, other areas having less than 30, and Gangwon and Jeju less than 10. At Stage 1, daily life and socio-economic activities are maintained, while complying with quarantine regulations to prevent COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109103001/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=360602&contSeq=360602&board_id=&gubun=ALL" South Korea,KOR,20201025,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"A three-stage system is designed by assuming life quarantine (stage 1), regional outbreaks (1.5, 2nd stage), and national outbreaks (2.5, 3rd stages), and up to stage 2, which is a local epidemic, steps centered around the outbreak zone. Currently, Step 1 is the status quo, with metropolitan areas having less than 100 cases on a daily average, other areas having less than 30, and Gangwon and Jeju less than 10. At Stage 1, daily life and socio-economic activities are maintained, while complying with quarantine regulations to prevent COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109103001/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=360602&contSeq=360602&board_id=&gubun=ALL" South Korea,KOR,20201025,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes. " South Korea,KOR,20201025,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy changes. " South Korea,KOR,20201025,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy changes. " South Korea,KOR,20201025,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy changes. " South Korea,KOR,20201025,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes. " South Korea,KOR,20201025,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes. " South Korea,KOR,20201025,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The release of a national response guideline. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109103001/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=360602&contSeq=360602&board_id=&gubun=ALL" South Korea,KOR,20201025,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy changes. " South Korea,KOR,20201025,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes. " South Korea,KOR,20201025,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Facemasks are compulsory in public places and on public transport. Failure to wear a mask can result in a fine of up to 100,000 Korean Won (£66). South Korea is currently at level 1 on its five-level national social distancing scale. Under this level facemasks are compulsory in most public places and on transport, and local authorities are able to impose their own restrictions in some circumstances. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109100146/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea/coronavirus" South Korea,KOR,20201110,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools to comply with a choice of two methods: 1. Limit the number of people to 1 or 2 spaces per facility area of 8? 2. Limit the number of people to 1 person per 4? of facility area or 1 space and stop operation after 21:00 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123114049/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=361268&contSeq=361268&board_id=&gubun=ALL" South Korea,KOR,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes in policy. " South Korea,KOR,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"For various meetings and events such as weddings, commemorative ceremonies, and clubs, the number of people is limited to less than 100 people, and core quarantine rules such as wearing masks are mandatory. Exceptions apply in cases where it falls under public affairs and essential business activities of a company, and the test is permitted if the number of applicants is less than 100 in divided spaces such as classrooms. For exhibitions, fairs, and international conferences, the standard of less than 100 people is not applied, and the number of people is limited to 1 per 4?. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123114049/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=361268&contSeq=361268&board_id=&gubun=ALL" South Korea,KOR,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"For various meetings and events such as weddings, commemorative ceremonies, and clubs, the number of people is limited to less than 100 people, and core quarantine rules such as wearing masks are mandatory. Exceptions apply in cases where it falls under public affairs and essential business activities of a company, and the test is permitted if the number of applicants is less than 100 in divided spaces such as classrooms. For exhibitions, fairs, and international conferences, the standard of less than 100 people is not applied, and the number of people is limited to 1 per 4?. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123114049/http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=361268&contSeq=361268&board_id=&gubun=ALL" South Korea,KOR,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes in policy. " South Korea,KOR,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No changes in policy. " South Korea,KOR,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No changes in policy. " South Korea,KOR,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes in policy. " South Korea,KOR,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"No changes in policy. " South Korea,KOR,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No changes in policy. " South Korea,KOR,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes in policy. " South Korea,KOR,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No changes in policy. " South Korea,KOR,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes in policy. " South Korea,KOR,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"First, the range of mandatory mask wear is expanded to the entire indoor and outdoor rally and demonstration venues, and sports venues, and a fine is imposed if the mask is not worn. For various meetings and events such as weddings, commemorative ceremonies, and clubs, the number of people is limited to less than 100 people, and core quarantine rules such as wearing masks are mandatory." South Korea,KOR,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From November 23 to December 31, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will carry out inspections in entertainment facilities and restaurants in downtown Seoul to prevent large gatherings during the holiday season. https://archive.vn/DC76k" South Korea,KOR,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Due to the nationwide increase in the number of positive cases, the public sector (e.g. public institutions, local public corporations) is recommended to work from home and postpone meetings, whenever possible. The Central Defense Countermeasure Headquarters highly recommends to abide by the social distancing guidelines. https://archive.vn/DGhKQ" South Korea,KOR,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"It is recommended to postpone unnecessary meetings (during holidays) for each other's health and safety and stay at home. https://archive.vn/DGhKQ" South Korea,KOR,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"From November 24, Jeju Island will implement special quarantine measures. Incoming visitors with a fever of 37.5? must undergo an examination at the Jeju Airport Screening Clinic and quarantine cover the costs (from November 24 to December 31). https://archive.vn/DC76k" South Korea,KOR,20201126,C1: School closing,2,1,"Due to increasing cases, all high schools nationwide are closed as they move to remote learning from November 26th, one week before the 2021 University Academic Proficiency Test. https://archive.vn/FwBwH" South Korea,KOR,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"It has been strongly recommended for residents in the metropolitan area to refrain from all gatherings. Private meetings such as dinners, alumni associations, and clubs with 10 or more people should also be cancelled. No more than 100 people for during events such as weddings, rallies , festivals , large concerts , academic and other events are allowed. https://archive.vn/NRJtr" South Korea,KOR,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"From December 1 to 24, quarantine measures will be strengthened for high-risk facilities and high-risk activities centers for youth. Sports facilities, music academies, and cultural centers are banned. There is an exception for the 2021 University Academic Proficiency Tests (entrance exams). https://archive.vn/TmagY" South Korea,KOR,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"New Year events and holiday parties organized by in facilities such as hotels, ballrooms, and guesthouses are prohibited. https://archive.vn/TmagY In Busan, singing practice halls, indoor concert halls, and direct sales promotion halls are banned after 9pm starting today, December 1st. https://archive.vn/d29d7" South Korea,KOR,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"As of December 1st, residents in the metropolitan area are strongly advised to refrain from all appointments and to cancel private meetings, such as dinner parties, alumni associations, and clubs, especially those with 10 or more people. https://archive.vn/TmagY" South Korea,KOR,20201204,E1: Income support,1,1,"From December 4th, a subsidy for emergency living expenses for households whose incomes have decreased due to Corona-19. 200,000 families of 4 people or more will be paid up to 1 million won (USD 921.58). https://archive.vn/AH2Mp " South Korea,KOR,20201205,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"From December 5th, municipal authorities in Seoul will reduce evening bus services to 70 percent after 9pm daily. https://archive.vn/pNnW0" South Korea,KOR,20201205,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Current travel restrictions include the visa-free and visa-waiver programs that remain suspended with countries that have banned entry for South Korean citizens. A 14-day self-quarantine requirement remains in place for all international travelers, regardless of testing outcomes. Moreover, the government is limiting visas and flight capacity for passengers from Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Uzbekistan. https://archive.vn/pNnW0" South Korea,KOR,20201208,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"From December 8th, evening subway services will be reduced to 70 percent after 9pm daily. https://archive.vn/pNnW0" South Korea,KOR,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"On December 8th, the Korean government secures up to 44 million vaccines for COVID-19. The government announced that it will pre-purchase overseas vaccines for up to 44 million people through COVAX Facility (for about 10 million people) and global vaccine companies (for about 34 million people). The pre-purchased vaccine is expected to be introduced in stages from the first quarter of 2021 (February and March); however, the later distribution may vary depending on ongoing clinical trial results and close monitoring. The elderly, vulnerable groups, and essential service personnel such as health care professionals will be the first in line to receive the vaccine as they account for about 36 million people. https://archive.vn/KOalT" South Korea,KOR,20201210,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Religious facilities must comply with strict social distancing guidelines during Christmas and New Year. Participation capacity is limited to 20% in both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. https://archive.vn/b8PqF" South Korea,KOR,20201210,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On December 10th 2020, the Ministry of Justice has implemented a lodging report system for short-term visitors who are staying in Korea for 90 days or less to identify and monitor their location. When staying at lodging facilities, they must present their passports and travel certificates for record purposes at the local immigration/foreigner offices. If the visitor does not provide the required documents to the lodging facility or provides false information, a fine of not more than 500,000 won (~USD 500) will be imposed. https://archive.vn/b8PqF" South Korea,KOR,20201210,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On December 10th, the government announced yesterday that the prime minister presided over the quarantine situation in the metropolitan area and plans to strengthen the quarantine regulations and maximize response capabilities such as expanding epidemiological investigations, diagnostic tests, and establishing ""special situation rooms"" for Covid-19 response in the metropolitan area. " South Korea,KOR,20201213,E1: Income support,1,1,"Medical personnel dealing directly with the treatment of COVID-19 such as nurses treating severely ill patients will receive a temporary risk allowance of about 3 million won per month (~USD 2,750) and the night shift pay will be doubled when treating critically ill patients. https://archive.vn/AcZx3" Kuwait,KWT,20200123,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Ministry of Health began disseminating information through social media and urging caution since January 23. https://web.archive.org/web/20200409104633/https:/twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1220416797997961217" Kuwait,KWT,20200124,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Kuwaiti MoH in press release talks about preparations for Coronavirus, says it gave testing guidelines to doctors. Presumably, this means at least a policy of 1 is in place. http://archive.today/2020.06.15-202241/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2857516&language=en" Kuwait,KWT,20200218,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From 18 Feb, the government has ramped up its public information activities in a coordinated manner. On 18 Feb, the Ministry of Health allocated a hotline for citizens to answer any queries. A protocol of cooperation between Kuwait National Guard and Ministry of Health media office was activated on the same day to enhance awareness of the National Guard. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504120433/http://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/hotline-allocated-to-answer-inquiries-on-coronavirus/ On 12 March, the government launched a website with all the latest updates and information. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504120229/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2877656&Language=en The Kuwait Ministry of Health has also been also providing regular updates in Arabic and English on its Twitter feed." Kuwait,KWT,20200221,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Ministry of Health asked anyone who had been to an affected country during the past 2 weeks to get screened. /web/20200409105417/https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-04-09-10.json " Kuwait,KWT,20200224,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Kuwait registers first coronavirus cases, describes process for testing (indicating elibility+symptomatic as criteria). http://archive.today/2020.06.15-195450/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2864468" Kuwait,KWT,20200301,C1: School closing,3,1,"On Feb 26, the Ministry of Education announced universities and schools would be suspended for a period of 2 weeks starting 01 March. /web/20200409075927/https://twitter.com/MOEKUWAIT/status/1232659575565885447 Kuwait has further extended the closure of schools and universities, with the latest update on 20 March when the government announced suspension until August 4. Education Minister Saud Al-Harbi said the decision applies to public and private schools, and that teachers will be paid with full salaries in the duration of the suspension. The minister said the next school year will begin in December 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426194131/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1644186/middle-east " Kuwait,KWT,20200301,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Residents and citizens coming from affected areas were subjected to quarantine. /web/20200409110835/https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-04-09-11.json " Kuwait,KWT,20200307,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Ministry of Health advised citizens and residents not to hold unnecessary public events/gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426094156/https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236245248302559233" Kuwait,KWT,20200307,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Kuwaiti Civil Aviation authority announced on Saturday, March 7, that all flights to and from Bangladesh, the Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt, will be suspended until Friday, March 13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504113911/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kuwait/kuwait-suspends-flights-to-and-from-seven-countries-over-coronavirus-tweet-idUSKBN20T329" Kuwait,KWT,20200307,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"/web/20200409143715/https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers." Kuwait,KWT,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Restrictions on public events have a imposed with a view to restrict public gathering. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426100811/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2875093&language=en https://web.archive.org/web/20200421093015/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/kuwait-shuts-weeks-coronavirus-fears-200311163125739.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200421093151/https://www.gulf-times.com/story/658744/12-more-cases-registered-as-Kuwait-bans-social-gat" Kuwait,KWT,20200311,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Kuwait suspended government work initially for 2 weeks, and then indefinitely. On April 21, the suspension was extended till 31 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200409111002/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/kuwait-shuts-weeks-coronavirus-fears-200311163125739.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200504122828/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kuwait/kuwait-expands-curfew-extends-public-sector-work-suspension-idUSKBN2222QE" Kuwait,KWT,20200311,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 10 March, the cabinet imposed restrictions on cinemas, private venues, wedding halls and have directed Kuwait Municipality to set rules for funeral ceremonies. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426100811/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2875093&language=en As of 11 March, the government has also temporarily banned all gatherings at restaurants, cafes, and commercial centers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426182822/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321866/kuwait-government-suspends-all-commercial-flights-from-march-13-update-7 On 18 March, Ministry of Health released a decree banning large non-family gatherings and receptions, as well as social gatherings in public or private diwaniyas. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200421093151/https://www.gulf-times.com/story/658744/12-more-cases-registered-as-Kuwait-bans-social-gat " Kuwait,KWT,20200311,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone coming from an affected country was required, by law, to be tested. After travel restrictions, anyone symptomatic is tested. /web/20200409123445/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/12/c_138870827.htm " Kuwait,KWT,20200312,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The Ministry of Interior suspended all public transport services from March 12, until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200409110138/https://twitter.com/Moi_kuw/status/1238153407724208130" Kuwait,KWT,20200313,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All commercial flights to and from the country, with the exception of cargo flights, have been suspended since Friday, March 13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200409111002/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/kuwait-shuts-weeks-coronavirus-fears-200311163125739.html" Kuwait,KWT,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A nationwide night curfew between 1700 and 0400 was imposed starting 22 March. As such, all movement has been restricted between this time Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426184345/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325446/kuwait-government-implements-nationwide-curfew-march-22-update-8" Kuwait,KWT,20200401,E1: Income support,1,0,"""3. Establishing a mechanism to secure the minimum income that ensures facing the cost of living for workers affected by the current crisis and linked to contracts 4. Support the salaries of those under Chapter 5 in social Security in the affected sectors. 5. Assist owners of small, medium, industrial and agricultural projects by postponing the installments funded by the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises Development and the agricultural finance portfolio in the Industrial Park 6. Providing loans on concessional and long term to small and medium enterprises, through joint financing from local banks and the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200501022530/https://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2882522&Language=en" Kuwait,KWT,20200406,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Kuwait’s Cabinet has decided to impose a total lockdown in Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Mahboula areas for the next two weeks starting on 6 April. Kuwait also announced suspension of work across all ministries and government institutions from April 12-26 as precautionary measure against coronavirus. On 21 April, Kuwait announced that it will extend the suspension of work in the public sector including at government ministries until May 31 and expand a nationwide curfew to 16 hours. Note: It has been marked '3T' because of total lockdown in the areas mentioned above. It may also be 2G from 12 April as public sectors and ministries have suspended work in all areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504121952/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2020/04/06/Coronavirus-Kuwait-orders-two-areas-into-full-lockdown-extends-partial-curfew-to-6- https://web.archive.org/web/20200504122828/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kuwait/kuwait-expands-curfew-extends-public-sector-work-suspension-idUSKBN2222QE " Kuwait,KWT,20200406,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Many types of social gatherings, including weddings, receptions, and public and private diwaniyas, continue banned. April 6, the Kuwaiti government imposed a two-week complete lockdown on the following areas: Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Mahboula. https://web.archive.org/web/20200421092516/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200421093015/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/kuwait-shuts-weeks-coronavirus-fears-200311163125739.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200421093151/https://www.gulf-times.com/story/658744/12-more-cases-registered-as-Kuwait-bans-social-gat" Kuwait,KWT,20200406,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On April 6, the Kuwaiti government imposed a two-week complete lockdown on the following areas: Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Mahboula. The country also extended partial curfew orders by two hours such that the partial curfew will be in effect from 17:00 to 06:00 (local time). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426184356/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329726/kuwait-jeleeb-al-shuyoukh-and-mahboula-kuwait-city-to-be-locked-down-over-covid-19-concerns-for-two-weeks-from-april-6-update-11" Kuwait,KWT,20200406,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On April 6, the Kuwaiti government imposed a two-week complete lockdown on the following areas: Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Mahboula. The country also extended partial curfew orders by two hours such that the partial curfew will be in effect from 17:00 to 06:00 (local time). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426184356/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329726/kuwait-jeleeb-al-shuyoukh-and-mahboula-kuwait-city-to-be-locked-down-over-covid-19-concerns-for-two-weeks-from-april-6-update-11" Kuwait,KWT,20200409,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone coming from an affected country was required, by law, to be tested. After travel restrictions, anyone symptomatic is tested. /web/20200409123445/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/12/c_138870827.htm" Kuwait,KWT,20200409,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"/web/20200409143715/https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers." Kuwait,KWT,20200411,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the suspension of flights would be lifted in order starting 11 April to accommodate members of the expat community who wished to return to their native countries. Only outbound flights for the expats have been operational since then. Borders remain closed otherwise. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504114812/https://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/444902-kuwait-to-resume-outbound-flights-for-expat-repatriation" Kuwait,KWT,20200417,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Active public communication on the ministry of health's official platforms: https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH (Could not archive!)" Kuwait,KWT,20200421,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A nationwide night curfew between 1700 and 0600 was imposed on 6 April an was in place. As such, all movement has been restricted between this time Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426185730/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329726/kuwait-jeleeb-al-shuyoukh-and-mahboula-kuwait-city-to-be-locked-down-over-covid-19-concerns-for-two-weeks-from-april-6-update-11%5C" Kuwait,KWT,20200421,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The lockdown on Kuwait City expired after a period of 2 weeks and was not renewed. This was coded as 1G because the expansion of the government's nationwide curfew policies strongly suggest (but do not explicitly state) a recommendation to limit nonessential travel within the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200420225609/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-kuwait/kuwait-expands-curfew-extends-public-sector-work-suspension-idUSKBN2222QE" Kuwait,KWT,20200424,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Kuwaiti authorities announced on Monday, April 20, that the suspension of work in the public sector, including all government ministries, will be extended until Sunday, May 31, to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition, an ongoing nationwide curfew will be expanded to 16 hours from 16:00 to 08:00 (local time), and will take effect on 24 April. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426184427/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334531/kuwait-public-sector-work-suspension-and-curfew-hours-extended-april-20-update-14" Kuwait,KWT,20200507,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Suspension of loan payments https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/business/story/Loan_payment_collection_postponed_in_Kuwait_for_six_months-SNG_173867630/ postpone social security contributions for 6 months for private sector companies; (ii) remove government fees on selected sectors provided that savings are passed on to customers; https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kuwait,KWT,20200510,C1: School closing,3,1,"The closure of schools until December remains in force." Kuwait,KWT,20200510,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)" Kuwait,KWT,20200510,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Prior restrictions on public events continue. Additionally, on 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)" Kuwait,KWT,20200510,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)" Kuwait,KWT,20200510,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Prior public transit closures remain in place. Additionally, on 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)" Kuwait,KWT,20200510,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)" Kuwait,KWT,20200510,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21 (was not responding to online archiving!)" Kuwait,KWT,20200510,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The complete ban on international travel remains in place." Kuwait,KWT,20200518,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"18th May 2020, Kuwait imposes mandatory wearing of masks in public, the country’s health ministry has revealed those who fail to adhere to the strict guidelines could be looking at up to three months in prison or be hit with fines of up to $16,200 (5,000 dinars). https://web.archive.org/web/20200915055927/https://www.arabianbusiness.com/culture-society/446880-kuwait-imposes-mandatory-wearing-of-masks-in-public" Kuwait,KWT,20200525,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21" Kuwait,KWT,20200525,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21" Kuwait,KWT,20200525,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21" Kuwait,KWT,20200525,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21" Kuwait,KWT,20200525,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21" Kuwait,KWT,20200525,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 8th May, the Kuwaiti government announced a total lockdown of the country to begin on 10th May till 30th May. This was announced on official communication social media outlets of the governement; i.e. twitter: https://twitter.com/cgckuwait/status/1258856737949581313?s=21" Kuwait,KWT,20200525,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"/web/20200409143715/https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers." Kuwait,KWT,20200531,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"https://www.cmgs.gov.kw/Weekly-Statement?enc=4G7tpjyOpFjnor8AgCSsWQ== https://web.archive.org/web/20200608211146/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/coronavirus-kuwait-to-move-to-12-hour-curfew-from-sunday-1.1590695104779??utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=" Kuwait,KWT,20200531,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608211146/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/coronavirus-kuwait-to-move-to-12-hour-curfew-from-sunday-1.1590695104779??utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=" Kuwait,KWT,20200531,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://www.cmgs.gov.kw/Weekly-Statement?enc=4G7tpjyOpFjnor8AgCSsWQ==" Kuwait,KWT,20200531,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200608211146/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/coronavirus-kuwait-to-move-to-12-hour-curfew-from-sunday-1.1590695104779??utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=" Kuwait,KWT,20200531,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"https://www.cmgs.gov.kw/Weekly-Statement?enc=4G7tpjyOpFjnor8AgCSsWQ== https://web.archive.org/web/20200608211146/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/coronavirus-kuwait-to-move-to-12-hour-curfew-from-sunday-1.1590695104779??utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=" Kuwait,KWT,20200531,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://www.cmgs.gov.kw/Weekly-Statement?enc=4G7tpjyOpFjnor8AgCSsWQ== https://web.archive.org/web/20200608211146/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/coronavirus-kuwait-to-move-to-12-hour-curfew-from-sunday-1.1590695104779??utm_medium=Email&utm_source=SFMC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=" Kuwait,KWT,20200531,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH" Kuwait,KWT,20200531,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"/web/20200409143715/https://twitter.com/KUWAIT_MOH/status/1236360623921008647 Screening to all people in contact with travelers." Kuwait,KWT,20200609,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://gulfbusiness.com/kuwait-begins-phased-plan-to-reopen-economy-over-a-million-expats-remain-in-lockdown/ mosques reopen but Friday prayers are not allowed. Public events remained cancelled" Kuwait,KWT,20200609,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://www.arabianbusiness.com/healthcare/447443-coronavirus-kuwait-reveals-five-phase-plan-to-return-to-normal-life shortened curfew allows people to go out." Kuwait,KWT,20200619,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Partial curfew. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702171426/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352171/kuwait-authorities-to-further-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-21-update-20" Kuwait,KWT,20200619,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"n Thursday, June 18, that the total lockdown in Hawally, Nuqra, Maidan Hawally, and some blocks in Khaitan, will be lifted, although local lockdowns will continue in Farwaniya, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, and Mahboula. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702171426/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352171/kuwait-authorities-to-further-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-21-update-20" Kuwait,KWT,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Kuwait began the second phase of easing Covid-19 restrictions across the country on June 30, with malls, restaurants and cafes, and public parks reopening after a closure of more than three months.Public and private sectors can operate with a maximum of 30 per cent capacity." Kuwait,KWT,20200703,C1: School closing,3,1," School and Universites re closed in Kuwait till August. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200712104039/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1644186/middle-east" Kuwait,KWT,20200703,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Kuwait International Airport will reopen at the beginning of August, authorities said, after an almost six-month closure to normal traffic due to the coronavirus. Civil aviation official Saad Al Utaibi told the official news agency on Thursday that commercial flights will resume on August 1. But he said the airport will be operating at 30 per cent capacity for six months. It will not process more than 10,000 passengers and daily flights will not exceed 100. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200712105803/https://www.thenational.ae/world/gcc/coronavirus-kuwait-airport-to-reopen-at-start-of-august-1.1043308" Kuwait,KWT,20200713,C1: School closing,3,1,"Kuwait ends academic year due to Covid-19 The administration wrapped up the current school year with all students promoted. The rest of the second semester will be merged with the first semester of the next school year, which begins on October 4 and will possibly consist of e-learning. http://archive.fo/oBOUK" Kuwait,KWT,20200717,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Kuwait reopens mosques after months of coronavirus closure. http://archive.fo/muGeK" Kuwait,KWT,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"July 28 2020 onward, Kuwait Authorities announce third phase of COVID-19 reopening of economy. Return to work in government agencies and the private sector is permitted by no more than 50% of workers within the workplace (employees, users, etc.) in accordance with health requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810225430/https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIII-En.pdf" Kuwait,KWT,20200728,C5: Close public transport,1,1," July 28 2020 onward, Kuwait Authorities announce third phase of COVID-19 reopening of economy. Reopening Taxi Services (Permitted to One Passenger Only). https://web.archive.org/web/20200810225430/https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIII-En.pdf" Kuwait,KWT,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"July 28 2020 onward, Kuwait Authorities announce third phase of COVID-19 reopening of economy. It is imperative that all activities asses their ability to work remotely and that these activities adhere to this throughout the pandemic period, regardless of the overall risk level. If you are not able to work completely remotely, you can apply working remotely partially. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810225430/https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIII-En.pdf" Kuwait,KWT,20200801,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""On entry to Kuwait you will need to self-isolate for 14 days in your home,"" as well as supply a PCR test conducted 96 hours before entry. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831221604/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait" Kuwait,KWT,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On August 18, Kuwait will begin phase-four of a five phase plan to return the country to normality. Gyms, salons, health clubs and barber shops to resume business It is allowed to return to the workplace in government agencies and the private sector with a percentage of more than 50% of the workers at the headquarters. It is necessary and imperative that all activities assess their ability to operate remotely and adhere to this throughout the period of the pandemic, regardless of the general level of risk. https://web.archive.org/web/20200821012951/https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIV-En.pdf" Kuwait,KWT,20200818,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Compliance with general health requirements (mentioned in Article 1). Maintaining periodic cleaning and disinfection procedures. The driver and passengers must always wear masks. It is also forbidden to ride for those who do not wear a mask. https://web.archive.org/web/20200821012951/https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIV-En.pdf" Kuwait,KWT,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"From 18th August 2020, Kuwait enters in the fourth phase of easing, It is allowed to return to the workplace in government agencies and the private sector with a percentage of more than 50% of the workers at the headquarters. https://web.archive.org/web/20200821012951/https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIV-En.pdf" Kuwait,KWT,20200916,C1: School closing,3,1,"Public schools, universities, and colleges are planning for virtual learning throughout the fall. https://web.archive.org/web/20201002063959/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20200916,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Government offices and private businesses with more than 50 percent staff, banking, financial, and construction sectors, retail stores, shopping malls, public parks, restaurant takeout and dine-in services, hotels, resorts, gyms, salons, and tailors are open with physical distancing measures. It is allowed to return to the workplace in government agencies and the private sector with a percentage of more than 50% of the workers at the headquarters. Compliance with health requirements (Article 1). https://web.archive.org/web/20200821012951/https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIV-En.pdf" Kuwait,KWT,20200916,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Many types of social gatherings, including weddings, receptions, and public and private diwaniyas, are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201002063959/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20200916,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Compliance with general health requirements (mentioned in Article 1). The driver and passengers must always wear masks. It is also forbidden to ride for those who do not wear a mask. Disinfecting transportation vehicles regularly, focusing on surfaces that the passenger usually touches such as door handles, armrest, seat belt locking, and window controls. https://web.archive.org/web/20200821012951/https://corona.e.gov.kw/Re-Open-PhaseIV-En.pdf" Kuwait,KWT,20200916,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Kuwait International Airport is operating at 30 percent capacity. Passengers arriving must register with the Shlonik application prior to boarding the aircraft and must home quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Kuwait. A random PCR test will be conducted on ten percent of passengers of each flight upon arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201002063959/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20200916,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Ministry of Health is randomly testing citizens and residents daily as part of its measures to curb COVID-19. Detailed instructions will be sent to those selected for a COVID swab via text message. The testing is not mandatory." Kuwait,KWT,20201003,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"'Government offices and private businesses with more than 50 percent staff, banking, financial, and construction sectors, retail stores, shopping malls, public parks, restaurant takeout and dine-in services, hotels, resorts, gyms, salons, and tailors are open with physical distancing measures.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201013195918/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201003,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"'Many types of social gatherings, including weddings, receptions, desert camping, and public and private diwaniyas, are banned.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201013195918/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201003,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport operating as normal. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013195918/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201003,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"U.S Embassy in Kuwait reports that no restrictions currently exist in relation to inter-city and inter-state travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017080651/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201003,C8: International travel controls,2,,"'All passengers arriving in Kuwait from any country must home quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201013195918/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201003,H2: Testing policy,3,,"'The Ministry of Health is randomly testing citizens and residents daily as part of its measures to curb COVID-19. Detailed instructions will be sent to those selected for a COVID swab via text message.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201013195918/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201003,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"'The use of face masks is mandatory in all public spaces. Individuals who are found in violation of the law will be imprisoned for up to three months and/or fined up to 5,000 KD.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201013195918/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes to policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142346/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes to policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142346/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes to policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142346/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No changes to policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142346/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes to policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142346/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No changes to policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142346/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No changes to policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142346/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes to policy. However, note that travel to and from certain countries (Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China and Hong Kong, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Italy, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Nepal, North Macedonia, Panama, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Spain, Syria, and Yemen) is banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142346/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kuwait,KWT,20201014,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141233/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change: Public schools, universities, and colleges are planning for virtual learning throughout the fall. Many types of social gatherings, including weddings, receptions, desert camping, and public and private diwaniyas, are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Ministry of Health is randomly testing citizens and residents daily as part of its measures to curb COVID-19. Detailed instructions will be sent to those selected for a COVID swab via text message. The testing is not mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The use of face masks is mandatory in all public spaces. Individuals who are found in violation of the law will be imprisoned for up to three months and/or fined up to 5,000 KD. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109005620/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122121750/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130130401/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207202816/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Kuwait,KWT,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174222/https://kw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20200203,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to the the WHO report, face masks were made mandatory on the 3rd of February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200307/https://www.who.int/laos/internal-publications-detail/covid-19-situation-report-for-lao-pdr-12-21---27-august-2020" Laos,LAO,20200311,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No working closure in place, but the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare on March 11 issued an announcement asking employers to avoid hiring foreign workers — as part of the guidance issued by the National Taskforce Committee for COVID-19. Employers should work with relevant local authorities before granting permission to hire foreign labourers; and are also required to monitor closely any symptoms on their staff on a daily basis. /web/20200403071408/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/13/c_138873662.htm /web/20200403065334/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/03/13/laos-govt-advises-employers-to-avoid-hiring-foreign-workers" Laos,LAO,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism issued an advisory urging public to suspend or postpone all “unnecessary” social events (incl. weddings and Laos New Year), and for people to take strict precautions and avoid large gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426194535/https://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/laos-coronavirus-public-events-03112020170451.html" Laos,LAO,20200315,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://archive.fo/7Naoe" Laos,LAO,20200316,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324431/laos-government-issues-quarantine-orders-for-international-arrivals-march-16-update-1" Laos,LAO,20200317,C1: School closing,0,,"Downgraded code from 2G to 0; the rationale for the original coding was that preschools and nurseries had closed. However, as per the interpretation guide, C1 is meant to capture educational closures and hence the downgrade to ""0"". I am copying the original note below for reference: --- On March 17, Laos PM Thongloun Sisoulith has ordered the temporary closure of preschools and kindergartens across the country until “the outbreak is under control.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200318141456/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/03/17/preschools-kindergartens-closed-in-laos-to-avoid-virus-risks" Laos,LAO,20200317,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Only those have had symptoms recently or those who have come into close contact with COVID-positive individuals can get tested. http://web.archive.org/web/20200518202709/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/17/testing-for-covid-19-in-laos/" Laos,LAO,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"All state and private educational facilities from preschools through to universities will be closed until further notice -- an expansion from the previous announcement by the Ministry of Education and Sports that ordered the closure of just preschools, kindergarten and primary schools. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503183017/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/19/c_138894111.htm" Laos,LAO,20200326,C8: International travel controls,3,,"It was a targeted ban. Lao international airlines stopped its operations from COVID19 affected countries.https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/326726/laos-lao-airways-suspends-most-international-flights-amid-covid-19-pandemic-effective-march-26-update-3" Laos,LAO,20200329,C1: School closing,3,1,"On March 29 a Nationwide Lockdown was enforced https://archive.fo/wip/7Naoe" Laos,LAO,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Laos To Enter Lockdown Starting March 30. Public servants (state workers) are to work from home April 1-11, and will be on holiday leave to observe the Lao New Year holiday until April 19, except some specified essential staff. It is prohibited for all people to leave their homes or domiciles except for the following reasons: to buy essential goods, to visit hospitals, to perform other tasks (on behalf of the businesses permitted to remain open), or to engage in various government authorized tasks. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200329215523/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/29/laos-to-enter-full-lockdown-starting-march-30/" Laos,LAO,20200330,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Nationwide lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20200426195414/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/29/laos-to-enter-full-lockdown-starting-march-30/" Laos,LAO,20200330,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Nationwide lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20200426195414/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/29/laos-to-enter-full-lockdown-starting-march-30/" Laos,LAO,20200330,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"In accordance with the Prime Minister's Executive Order, all passenger transport services are temporary suspended with effect from 30 March. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403072416/https://www.norway.no/en/vietnam/norway-vietnam/news-and-events/order-of-laos-prime-minister/ ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200329215523/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/29/laos-to-enter-full-lockdown-starting-march-30/ ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200403085241/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/03/30/laos-closes-international-checkpoints-suspends-passenger-transport-to-prevent-outbreak" Laos,LAO,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Nationwide lockdown ""It is prohibited for all people (nationals, expatriates, stateless individuals) to leave their homes or domiciles except for the following reasons: to buy essential goods, to visit hospitals, to perform other tasks (on behalf of the businesses permitted to remain open), or to engage in various government authorized tasks. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426195414/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/29/laos-to-enter-full-lockdown-starting-march-30/" Laos,LAO,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nationwide lockdown ""It is prohibited for people to travel to other provinces or areas where there are known infected cases or at-risk areas except for the following necessary purposes: to transport commercial goods and to visit hospitals. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426195414/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/03/29/laos-to-enter-full-lockdown-starting-march-30/" Laos,LAO,20200330,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Prime Minister issued Executive Order No. 06/PM on the Reinforcement of Measures for the Containment, Prevention, and Full Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The order is effective from March 30 until April 19, 2020. This includes closing all international checkpoints to stop passengers from exiting and entering Laos. Borders will remain closed to individuals, only transportation of goods are allowed. /web/20200428050123/https://www.covid19.gov.la/index.php?r=site%2Fdetail&id=358 /web/20200428045328/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-laos-suspends-passenger-transport-as-part-of-lockdown" Laos,LAO,20200330,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Prime Minister Exective order mentions about public awareness through departments and official media. The Exective order implementation is from 30th March. http://web.archive.org/web/20200618220009/https://www.norway.no/en/vietnam/norway-vietnam/news-and-events/order-of-laos-prime-minister//" Laos,LAO,20200331,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On March 29, PM issued an Executive Order to reinforce measures against COVID-19, including to allow staffs and government officers to work from home . -- bUT some essential departments of government were allowed to work in office.effective from 31st March /web/20200403072416/https://www.norway.no/en/vietnam/norway-vietnam/news-and-events/order-of-laos-prime-minister/" Laos,LAO,20200402,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Prime Minister has issued a new Decision on Policy and Measure Determination to Minimize the Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Lao Economy No. 31, dated 2 April 2020. Some important details of policy-related are extracted as below Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200725090437/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/lao-pdr-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid Implement the exemption of Personal Income Tax (PIT) for all staffs and government officers (civil servants) which have income below 5,000,000 Kip within a 3-month period (April to June 2020); Implement the exemption of Profit Tax (PT) for Micro Enterprises as stipulated in article 29, clause 2 of the Law on Income Tax No. 67/NA, dated 18 June 2019 within a 3-month period (April to June 2020); Exempt tariffs and relevant fees of the imported goods that will be used in the operations of containment, prevention and full response to the COVID-19 Pandemic; Postpone tax payments of the tourism sector within a 3-month period, from April 2020 onwards; Extend the submission date of financial and accounting report for the year 2019 of enterprises from 31 March 2020 to 30 April 2020; Prolong the payment of road tax fees from 31 March 2020 to 30 April 2020; Seek to reduce prices and lengthen the due date of payments of electricity bill and water supply for the household and business conduct; Agree with the Bank of Lao PDR (BOL) to decrease the base interest rate (base rate) of BOL and also reduce the rate of capital requirement/preservation of commercial bank in a proper manner periodically; Agree with the Bank of Lao PDR (BOL) to encourage commercial bank to implement the credit policy to address the negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with the Decision No. 238/BOL, dated 26 March 2020; Allow to postpone the submission or payments of mandatory contribution of Social Security (SSO) for businesses which are affected from COVID-19 outbreak within the 3-month period (April, May and June 2020)." Laos,LAO,20200406,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Appears to be comprehensive: https://web.archive.org/web/20200619232042/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/04/12/laos-confirms-19th-case-of-covid-19-infection/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200619232100/https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/support-for-lao-pdr-s-response-to-covid-19" Laos,LAO,20200412,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On April 15th , lockdown has been extended to May 3rd 2020. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-laos-suspends-passenger-transport-as-part-of-lockdown https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#L" Laos,LAO,20200412,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-laos-suspends-passenger-transport-as-part-of-lockdown https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#L" Laos,LAO,20200419,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"PM extends the restriction imposed through Order No. 6 on lockdown (previously 1-19 April) until May 3. People are not allowed to go out for non-essential jobs/purposes. Health authorities announced no new cases in 11 consecutive days; and if this record could be maintained for another three consecutive days, making 14 days in total, some restrictions could be eased. /web/20200428034627/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/04/24/lao-pm-extends-restrictions-for-virus-control-to-may-3-despite-no-new-infections-for-11-days" Laos,LAO,20200419,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"PM extends the restriction imposed through Order No. 6 on lockdown (previously 1-19 April) until May 3. People are not allowed to go out for non-essential jobs/purposes. Health authorities announced no new cases in 11 consecutive days; and if this record could be maintained for another three consecutive days, making 14 days in total, some restrictions could be eased. /web/20200428034627/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/04/24/lao-pm-extends-restrictions-for-virus-control-to-may-3-despite-no-new-infections-for-11-days" Laos,LAO,20200419,C8: International travel controls,4,,"PM extends the restriction imposed through Order No. 6 on lockdown (previously 1-19 April) until May 3. This includes closing all international checkpoints for individuals. /web/20200428050123/https://www.covid19.gov.la/index.php?r=site%2Fdetail&id=358 /web/20200428034627/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/04/24/lao-pm-extends-restrictions-for-virus-control-to-may-3-despite-no-new-infections-for-11-days" Laos,LAO,20200428,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The Lao government on Wednesday, April 15, extended an ongoing lockdown for 14 days until Sunday, May 3, to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Under the lockdown, residents are to stay home except to purchase essential goods, seek medical assistance, or carry out work that has been specifically authorized by the government. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332921/laos-nationwide-lockdown-extended-to-may-3-update-5" Laos,LAO,20200428,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than ten people have been prohibited, though special exemptions may be made for events such as funerals if safety precautions including mask-wearing and maintaining an interpersonal distance of at least two meters (6.6 ft) can be guaranteed. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332921/laos-nationwide-lockdown-extended-to-may-3-update-5" Laos,LAO,20200501,E1: Income support,1,0,"The government has agreed with an allowance of 500,000 kip per worker who are members of their business's Social Security Scheme. Of the 170,000 members, close to 80,000 will benefit from this scheme. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) will pay compensation to people who have become unemployed including those working for garment factories, paying them for a two month period in May and June. The minimum wage in Laos is 1,100,000 kip per month and hence, this allowance would be lower than 50% lost income for workers. http://web.archive.org/web/20200618213651/http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/freeContent/FreeConten_Govt75.php http://web.archive.org/web/20200618213731/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Lockdown restrictions are eased, with many businesses allowed to reopen. However, ""Entertainment venues, beer gardens, bars, cinemas, karaoke venues, spa and massage parlors, casinos, night markets, indoor fitness gyms, outdoor team sports venues are [still] prohibited from re-opening. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200526095640/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/05/05/laos-reopening-businesses-after-no-virus-cases-for-23-consecutive-days" Laos,LAO,20200504,C5: Close public transport,2,0," Lockdown restrictions are eased with an emphasis on restoring tourism. No explicit sources could be found, but it would make sense that some public transport is again operational whilst others remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526095640/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/05/05/laos-reopening-businesses-after-no-virus-cases-for-23-consecutive-days" Laos,LAO,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Everyone is now allowed out, but face-masks must be worn and everyone must ""maintain a physical distance of at least one meter from each other"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200526095640/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/05/05/laos-reopening-businesses-after-no-virus-cases-for-23-consecutive-days" Laos,LAO,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"lockdown restrictions eased, people stepping outside must wear face masks and maintain a social distance of one meter, while travel across provincial borders remains forbidden. https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Virus-free-Laos-lifts-shutters-on-shops-and-restaurants http://archive.vn/wip/M8YJ8" Laos,LAO,20200508,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Schools and Education Institutions Starting 18 May, the following educational institutions may re-open: Primary 5, Secondary 4, and Secondary 7 grade levels at all public and private schools, as well as military and police academies. Students and teachers must stay at least one meter apart from each other, be provided facilities to sanitize their hands with water and soap or hand gel, wear face masks, and undergo temperature screening. School premises must be sanitized according to guidelines set by the National Taskforce. Colleges, universities, and other grade levels must continue to be closed until further notice."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511224451/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/05/01/laos-to-loosen-lockdown-measures-in-bid-to-restart-economy/" Laos,LAO,20200508,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511224451/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/05/01/laos-to-loosen-lockdown-measures-in-bid-to-restart-economy/" Laos,LAO,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511224451/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/05/01/laos-to-loosen-lockdown-measures-in-bid-to-restart-economy/" Laos,LAO,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511224451/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/05/01/laos-to-loosen-lockdown-measures-in-bid-to-restart-economy/" Laos,LAO,20200508,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511224451/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/05/01/laos-to-loosen-lockdown-measures-in-bid-to-restart-economy/" Laos,LAO,20200512,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Travel between provinces not allowed except with official letter" Laos,LAO,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"Recoding from 2T to 2G. Initial 2T code likely due to schools only opening for school grades with state examinations coming up, not because regional differences in school openings. As per the interpretation guide I am recoding to 2G. ""Most primary and secondary schools that reopened on Monday have only allowed Grade 5 primary students and secondary students from Grades 4 and 7 back on campus as they have to prepare for tests to gain admission into higher education levels, colleges and universities respectively, local daily Vientiane Times reported Tuesday."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201125213215/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/19/c_139069240.htm --- I am copying the original note below for reference: http://web.archive.org/web/20201125213215/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/19/c_139069240.htm Classes with examinations opening on May 18th 2020.All others planned for reopening on June 2nd 2020" Laos,LAO,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Prohibition of unofficial gatherings, parties, celebrations, traditional events, and weddings whose participants exceed 50 people and cannot remain one metre apart;"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200526102008/http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/freeContent/FreeConten_Travel_93.php" Laos,LAO,20200518,C5: Close public transport,0,," Under the latest announcement, all forms of interprovincial public transport by land, water and air may resume operation, as well as trading and services businesses. LinKhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200606105442/https://sigma.com.mt/latest-news/casinos-remain-closed-as-laos-eases-lockdown-measures/" Laos,LAO,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/freeContent/FreeConten_Travel_93.php" Laos,LAO,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""The government has lifted travel restrictions to enable people to travel freely around the country as Laos eases more Covid-19 prevention measures to minimise the impact on livelihoods and the economy."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200526102008/http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/freeContent/FreeConten_Travel_93.php" Laos,LAO,20200518,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Foreign expatriates working or studying in Laos are now permitted to return home if they wish. Lao students and workers wanting to return to foreign countries for study or work can also do so in accordance with the regulations imposed by their country of destination. However international travel not possible for general public" Laos,LAO,20200601,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to UNICEF, "" The schools all over countries were closed as part of government’s response to the spread of COVID-19. With no new cases reported in over a month, the Ministry of Education and Sports issued Safe School Guidance and decided to reopen the schools in two phases. 18 May for a few classes and all children to be back on 2 June. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200606100513/https://www.unicef.org/laos/stories/safely-back-school. According to IMF ""l schools as well as some sections of universities and colleges have resumed while others are slated to open on June 15. LinKhttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#L Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200613080220/https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202006/02/WS5ed5fb87a310a8b24115a40b.html" Laos,LAO,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,0,," Under the eased restrictions, government offices will be allowed to resume operations as normal, but stay at home-work is encouraged.However, the government says it will continue to enforce measures under Prime Minister’s Order No.6 until June 1, which includes entertainment venues, cinemas, karaoke bars, night markets, casinos, gaming shops, and sports competitions involving a large number of people who cannot remain one meter apart. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200606101257/https://agbrief.com/headline/laos-eases-lockdown-casinos-remain-closed-until-june-1/" Laos,LAO,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Official training courses, meetings, and seminars are allowed to take place, but celebratory parties remain prohibited.However, the government says it will continue to enforce measures under Prime Minister’s Order No.6 until June 1, which includes entertainment venues, cinemas, karaoke bars, night markets, casinos, gaming shops, and sports competitions involving a large number of people who cannot remain one meter apart. Link:https://web.archive.org/save/https://agbrief.com/headline/laos-eases-lockdown-casinos-remain-closed-until-june-1/. According to IMF All indoor and outdoor sporting activities are now permitted, but without audiences.Nonofficial and large gatherings remain prohibited. Link :https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#L" Laos,LAO,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Official training courses, meetings, and seminars are allowed to take place, but celebratory parties remain prohibited.However, the government says it will continue to enforce measures under Prime Minister’s Order No.6 until June 1, which includes entertainment venues, cinemas, karaoke bars, night markets, casinos, gaming shops, and sports competitions involving a large number of people who cannot remain one meter apart. Link:https://web.archive.org/save/https://agbrief.com/headline/laos-eases-lockdown-casinos-remain-closed-until-june-1/. According to IMF All indoor and outdoor sporting activities are now permitted, but without audiences.Nonofficial and large gatherings remain prohibited. Link :https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#L" Laos,LAO,20200601,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to China Daily 2nd June ,2020 ,""The Lao government also allows normal transport of goods across international borders from Tuesday"". Link https://web.archive.org/web/20200613080220/https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202006/02/WS5ed5fb87a310a8b24115a40b.html" Laos,LAO,20200602,C1: School closing,1,1,"Upgrading from ""0"" to ""1G"" as schools for all grade levels open but under fairly strict social distancing and hygiene measures: ""3.1. Allow Ministry of Education and Sports and other sectors that have schools and academic institutions under their supervision to reopen the classrooms for childcare and Kindergarten, primary school students from year 1 to year 4, secondary school students from year 1 to year 3 and year 5 to year 6; open the classroom for final year students of vocational colleges, pedagogy college and university; and can conduct workshop and short term courses from 2 June 2020. For the remaining classes shall be allowed to open from 15 June 2020. They shall follow the practice of social distancing of at least 1 meter, providing hand-washing facility with soap and clean water or hand sanitizer, wearing face mask, checking body temperature and cleaning the venue as advised by the Task Force Committee. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201125214228/https://la.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/85/PMO-Notice-597-Eng.docx.docx --- I am providing the original note below for reference: The Lao government has announced all students nationwide can go back to schools on June 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628114209/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/19/c_139069240.htm" Laos,LAO,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Under the eased restrictions, government offices will be allowed to resume operations as normal, but stay at home-work is encouraged. However, the government says it will continue to enforce measures under Prime Minister’s Order No.6 until June 1, which includes entertainment venues, cinemas, karaoke bars, night markets, casinos, gaming shops, and sports competitions involving a large number of people who cannot remain one meter apart Link: https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/web/20200606101257/https://agbrief.com/headline/laos-eases-lockdown-casinos-remain-closed- " Laos,LAO,20200617,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Date accurate as of: 17 June 2020 Business Income Tax Business Income Tax for Microenterprises is exempted within a 3 months period, from April to June 2020, as per Decision No.31/PM. Personal Income Tax Exemption on Personal Income Tax (PIT) for all staffs and government officers (civil servants) which have income below 5,000,000 Kip within a 3 months period (April to June 2020), as per Decision No.31/PM. Extension Deadline of Filing/Payment Taxes Postpone tax payments of the tourism sector within a 3 months period, from April 2020 onwards, as per Decision No.31/PM. Declare and submit taxes of each month according to the time frame determined by law or shall be accomplished no later than the periods given below, as per Notice No.1061/MoF: PIT of April and May 2020 shall be submitted no later than the end of June 2020; PIT of June 2020 shall be submitted no later than the end of July 2020; PIT of July 2020 shall be submitted on the usual deadline in accordance with the law and regulations. Extend the payment due date of road tax fees from 31 March 2020 to 30 April 2020, as per Decision No.31/PM LinK:https://web.archive.org/web/20200725090437/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/lao-pdr-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Laos,LAO,20200628,C8: International travel controls,2,,"People entering Laos will be sent to quarantine centres for 14 days and the temperature of each person entering Laos must be checked, Lao Ministry of Health reported in its press release on Sunday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628114919/https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/06/28/laos-govt-closely-monitoring-self-quarantine-of-people-entering-country" Laos,LAO,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714024005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus FCO travel advice Social gatherings, weddings and traditional events are now permitted as long as COVID-19 prevention measures and social distancing of 1m are in place." Laos,LAO,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714024005/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus FCO travel advice Social gatherings, weddings and traditional events are now permitted as long as COVID-19 prevention measures and social distancing of 1m are in place." Laos,LAO,20200701,E1: Income support,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714030449/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#L IMF “The government has agreed to an allowance of 500,000 kip per worker who currently participates in the Social Security Scheme. Of the 170,000 members, close to 80,000 will benefit from this scheme through June.” This allowance has ended in June." Laos,LAO,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Most of the tax and contract relief initiatives ended on 30th June.So policy changed from broad to narrow in month of July." Laos,LAO,20200726,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official public information campaign still under way: http://web.archive.org/web/20200805222621/https://www.covid19.gov.la/index.php" Laos,LAO,20200726,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the Lao Ministry of Health report, since January, a total of 31,103 people in Laos have received COVID-19 tests. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812101523/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/10/c_139278329.htm" Laos,LAO,20200801,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Covid-19 prevention measures in place since July will continue until 31 August, including the closure of entertainment venues such as karaoke bars, nightclubs, and internet cafes. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812103542/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/07/31/laos-updates-covid-19-prevention-measures-grounds-charter-flights/" Laos,LAO,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Covid-19 prevention measures in place since July will continue until 31 August (last update Jul 1) - Under the notice, a ban on sporting competitions has been lifted, however, organizers are to ensure stadiums do not become overcrowded; - Strict Covid-19 prevention guidelines issued by the national taskforce must remain in place at all sporting events, such as social distancing measures and provision of face masks and hand gel; - Casinos will be allowed to resume operations, according to the notice, but must also comply with covid prevention measures; - Social gatherings, weddings, parties, and traditional festivals may now be held, however, organizers must follow strict guidelines laid out by the national taskforce. - Meanwhile, entertainment venues including karaoke bars, nightclubs, and internet cafes will remain closed. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812103542/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/07/31/laos-updates-covid-19-prevention-measures-grounds-charter-flights/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200812104403/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/07/01/laos-further-relaxes-covid-19-prevention-measures/" Laos,LAO,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Covid-19 prevention measures in place since July will continue until 31 August: - Under the notice, a ban on sporting competitions has been lifted, however, organizers are to ensure stadiums do not become overcrowded; - Strict Covid-19 prevention guidelines issued by the national taskforce must remain in place at all sporting events, such as social distancing measures and provision of face masks and hand gel; - Casinos will be allowed to resume operations, according to the notice, but must also comply with covid prevention measures; - Social gatherings, weddings, parties, and traditional festivals may now be held, however, organizers must follow strict guidelines laid out by the national taskforce. - Meanwhile, entertainment venues including karaoke bars, nightclubs, and internet cafes will remain closed. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812103542/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/07/31/laos-updates-covid-19-prevention-measures-grounds-charter-flights/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200812104403/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/07/01/laos-further-relaxes-covid-19-prevention-measures/" Laos,LAO,20200801,C8: International travel controls,3,,"“The government as decided to suspend the shuttle flights along with maintaining the prevention measures enforced since the end of June after learning of the challenge of a possible outbreak in the days ahead. In addition to these measures, the government also decided to: - Close traditional and local border checkpoints, except those permitted by the government for goods transport. International checkpoints remain closed for regular travellers, except essential crossings for Lao and foreign nationals who are permitted by the task force committee. Transportation of goods via the international checkpoints is allowed as normal, - Suspend the issuing of tourist or visiting visas for those travelling from or transiting via countries where a COVID-19 outbreak is taking place. Foreign diplomats, the staff of international organisations, experts, investors, businesspeople, technical personnel, and workers deemed essential to take up missions in Laos can enter the country upon approval by the task force committee. The measures will be imposed from August 1-31. In case new cases are reported, these measures will be will be revised and imposed accordingly in the province(s) where the cases take place.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812093146/http://www.vientianetimes.org.la/sub-new/VTTimes_PDF/147cd2020.pdf Furthermore, all citizens arriving in Laos must bring negative COVID test results taken within 72 hours of departure for Laos and will be tested for COVID-19 again at the airport. All entrants will be subject to COVID-19 testing and a 14-day self-quarantine requirement at their own expense. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812100509/https://la.usembassy.gov/health-and-travel-alert-u-s-embassy-vientiane-laos-13/" Laos,LAO,20200803,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Covid-19 prevention measures in place since July will continue until 31 August: - Under the notice, a ban on sporting competitions has been lifted, however, organizers are to ensure stadiums do not become overcrowded; - Strict Covid-19 prevention guidelines issued by the national taskforce must remain in place at all sporting events, such as social distancing measures and provision of face masks and hand gel; - Casinos will be allowed to resume operations, according to the notice, but must also comply with covid prevention measures; - Social gatherings, weddings, parties, and traditional festivals may now be held, however, organizers must follow strict guidelines laid out by the national taskforce. - Meanwhile, entertainment venues including karaoke bars, nightclubs, and internet cafes will remain closed. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200812103542/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/07/31/laos-updates-covid-19-prevention-measures-grounds-charter-flights/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200812104403/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/07/01/laos-further-relaxes-covid-19-prevention-measures/" Laos,LAO,20200813,C1: School closing,1,1,"Coding reverted to 1G because schools did not open until 1 September, and thereafter, opened with distancing measures in place." Laos,LAO,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Most businesses including restaurants, shops, food markets, gyms/spas, sports facilities, night markets, cinemas, casinos and tourist attractions are able to reopen, provided that COVID preventative measures are in place. These include providing alcohol gel, face masks being worn, maintaining 1m physical distancing, and checking temperatures. Some venues where the 1m social distancing rule cannot be applied, such as karaoke and night clubs, remain closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824093617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20200813,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Social gatherings, weddings and traditional events are now permitted as long as COVID-19 prevention measures and social distancing of 1m are in place."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824093617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""Social gatherings, weddings and traditional events are now permitted as long as COVID-19 prevention measures and social distancing of 1m are in place."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824093617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20200813,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change identified." Laos,LAO,20200813,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No stay-at-home policy found." Laos,LAO,20200813,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,," ""In-country travel and public transport are fully operational."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824093955/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200813,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Government of the Lao PDR has suspended the visa on arrival service at all international entry points. No visas are being issued to people travelling from a country with cases of COVID-19, including the UK. However, the Lao authorities may consider granting entry permission for foreigners (experts, technicians and foreign nationals that are required for essential projects) who wish to come to Laos."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824093354/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/entry-requirements" Laos,LAO,20200813,E1: Income support,0,,"No new policy has been introduced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824093955/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most workplaces are open, however entertainment venues remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907193237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Large gatherings including weddings and traditional ceremonies are now allowed. However, entertainment venues remain closed. Sporting venues are open but must adhere to strict social distancing and hygiene measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907193237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There are no restrictions on gatherings as large gatherings are now allowed. These can be religious or cultural celebrations and sporting activities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907193237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"All public transport is allowed to operate throughout the country https://web.archive.org/web/20200907193237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"This is not a requirement as public gatherings are allowed and most markets and social events are allowed to take place https://web.archive.org/web/20200907193237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on internal movement. In country movement and all public transport is fully operational https://web.archive.org/web/20200907193237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200825,C8: International travel controls,3,,"ith the exception of certain checkpoints allowed by the government, border checkpoints for individuals and transportation of goods, will remain closed as will all international borders. However, foreign businessmen, investors, workers for large investment projects as well as diplomats and foreign experts with proper medical certification and authorization can enter the country but must be quarantined for 14 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907193237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200825,E1: Income support,2,1,"The Government agreed to compensate 60% of salaries of people who participate in the social security scheme and had their work terminated from May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907193237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"A new credit policy is enacted to provide and restructure loan facilities to financial institutions and businesses that were affected by the pandemic https://web.archive.org/web/20200907193237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign to inform people of new policies and updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907193342/https://www.unicef.org/laos/stories/safely-back-school" Laos,LAO,20200825,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The WHO report shows that the testing capacity is enhanced. Tests are being conducted everyday and there are no reports of laboratory or case reporting backlogs. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.who.int/laos/internal-publications-detail/covid-19-situation-report-for-lao-pdr-12-21---27-august-2020" Laos,LAO,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The WHO report shows that contact tracing is being done for all cases. All cases are traced, monitored and tested. All contacts are monitored to complete 14 days of quarantine https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.who.int/laos/internal-publications-detail/covid-19-situation-report-for-lao-pdr-12-21---27-august-2020" Laos,LAO,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Wearing face masks is mandatory at all times outside the home. This includes schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200307/https://www.who.int/laos/internal-publications-detail/covid-19-situation-report-for-lao-pdr-12-21---27-august-2020" Laos,LAO,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"Upgraded from ""0"" to ""1"" as the new academic year for all schools in Lao PDR began on Sep 1 but under certain social distancing and hygiene rules: Laos has kicked off its new school year, as the country's Covid-19 (Cov id-19) pandemic situation is eased, but things will be different from usual because coronavirus prevention measures still hang in the air. ""Laos Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith made the call in a special address to the country, education administrators, teachers, and children at the start of the new academic year. He highlighted the need for continued Covid-19 prevention measures, and reminded everyone, especially students, children and other young people that it was essential to adapt to new normal in order to prevent possible second wave of virus in the country. Schools should install handwashing basins, provide soap and face masks and take temperature checks in order to prevent the spread of infection. School administrators must implement precautionary measures, and arrange suitable seating for students with social distancing of at least one meter, as was recommended by the National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201126063633/https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2020/09/05/laos-kicks-off-new-school-year-thanks-to-effective-covid-19-control http://web.archive.org/web/20201126063624/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/01/c_139334374.htm" Laos,LAO,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most businesses including restaurants, shops, food markets, gyms/spas, sports facilities, night markets, cinemas, casinos and tourist attractions are open. In some locations COVID preventative measures are in place. These include providing alcohol gel, face masks being worn, maintaining 1m physical distancing, and checking temperatures. Some venues where the 1m social distancing rule cannot be applied, such as karaoke and night clubs, remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001184734/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus " Laos,LAO,20200922,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Social gatherings, weddings and traditional events are now permitted as long as COVID-19 prevention measures and social distancing of 1m are in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001184734/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus Restaurants, grocery stores, and schools/universities are open, and large gatherings and religious ceremonies are permitted. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001185759/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Laos,LAO,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Social gatherings, weddings and traditional events are now permitted as long as COVID-19 prevention measures and social distancing of 1m are in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001184734/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus Restaurants, grocery stores, and schools/universities are open, and large gatherings and religious ceremonies are permitted. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001185759/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Laos,LAO,20200922,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US embassy website, public transportation has resumed operation. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001185759/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Laos,LAO,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no travel restrictions within Laos and taxis, public transport and domestic flights have resumed services. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001184734/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus " Laos,LAO,20200922,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to the UK embassy website, the Government of the Lao PDR has suspended the visa on arrival service at all international entry points. No visas are being issued to people travelling from or transiting a country with ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. However, the authorities may consider granting entry permission for foreigners (experts, technicians and foreign nationals that are required for essential projects) who wish to travel to Laos. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001184734/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus " Laos,LAO,20200922,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the US embassy website, in order to be tested for COVID, you must qualify for the testing criteria as follows: All new entrees to Laos; People who have symptoms based on case definition; People with Severe Acute Respiratory Infection; People who will travel abroad (and are approved by the Government of Laos Ad Hoc task force) http://web.archive.org/web/20201001185759/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20200922,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"According to the Mask4all website, it is recommended to wear masks. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001191958/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ Standard social distancing and hygiene measures remain in place. These include keeping one meter distance from one another, hand washing/use of sanitizer, wearing masks, and proper disinfection of areas. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001185759/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Laos,LAO,20201014,C1: School closing,1,1,"Coding as 1G as per updated guidance. All schools have been open but with prevention measures. Lao Prime Minister highlighted the need for continued COVID-19 prevention measures Schools should install handwashing basins, provide soap and face masks and take temperature checks in order to prevent the spread of infection. School administrators must implement precautionary measures, and arrange suitable seating for students with social distancing of at least one meter Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201024133033/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/02/c_139337873.htm" Laos,LAO,20201014,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most of the business sectors are open, however as per the latest notice all entertainment venues such as karaoke bars, nightclubs, and internet cafes are to remain closed Please refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201024134912/https://laotiantimes.com/2020/10/02/laos-eases-covid-19-measures-allows-charter-flights/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201024135438/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/12/c_139434181.htm" Laos,LAO,20201014,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Organizing festivals or public events are permitted however guidelines set by Laos National Task force committee should be followed. These measures include observing proper hygiene, taking temperature, wearing face masks, sanitizing hands and avoiding congestions Please refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201024142340/https://la.rajahtannasia.com/media/4129/rtla_mict_instruction1.pdf " Laos,LAO,20201014,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Social gatherings or public events are permitted however guidelines set by Laos National Task force committee should be followed. These measures include observing proper hygiene, taking temperature, wearing face masks, sanitizing hands and avoiding congestions Please refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201024142340/https://la.rajahtannasia.com/media/4129/rtla_mict_instruction1.pdf" Laos,LAO,20201014,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes to previous policy" Laos,LAO,20201014,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes to previous policy" Laos,LAO,20201014,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Internal movements have not restrictions, Laos is promoting domestic tourism. Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201024145547/https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30396417" Laos,LAO,20201014,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change to previous policy set. The Lao government will continue to suspend the issuing of tourist visas for anyone travelling from or transiting via countries where a COVID-19 outbreak is taking place. However Foreign diplomats, the staff of international organizations, experts, investors, businesspeople, technical staff, and workers deemed essential for projects in Laos could enter the country upon approval by the task force committee. Reference: http://web.archive.org/web/20201024150303/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/01/c_139332381.htm " Laos,LAO,20201014,E1: Income support,0,,"Income support was provided through June 2020 and now there is no new announcement for income support post that, hence marking as 0 Reference: http://web.archive.org/web/20201024152539/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20201014,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new announcements made" Laos,LAO,20201014,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public campaigns are conduced for awareness of COVID. UNICEF Provided IT Equipment to the Government of Lao PDR To Address the Impact of COVID-19 that would provide information and to raise awareness about COVID-19 prevention Reference: https://web.archive.org/web/20201024154846/https://www.unicef.org/laos/press-releases/unicef-provides-it-equipment-government-lao-pdr-address-impact-covid-19" Laos,LAO,20201014,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No changes to previous policy" Laos,LAO,20201014,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes to previous policy" Laos,LAO,20201014,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Facial masks are mandatory required when stepping out of house Social distancing of one to two meters must be observed Reference: https://web.archive.org/web/20201024141830/http:/www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/30/c_139409766.htm" Laos,LAO,20201025,C1: School closing,1,1,"Using new guidance - All schools/districts open across the country, but with alterations for social distancing or other public health precautions." Laos,LAO,20201025,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201025,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201025,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"no changes" Laos,LAO,20201025,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes implemented, additional provisions with China announced for future implementation" Laos,LAO,20201025,E1: Income support,0,,"Income support is being provided by foreign countries" Laos,LAO,20201025,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"no mention" Laos,LAO,20201025,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"no changes noted in media or government sites" Laos,LAO,20201101,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As per this article dated 28-Oct, from the coming Sunday ( 1-Nov), the following will apply: Chinese nationals from COVID-free provinces will now be permitted to enter Laos by the Boten border gate if they have tested negative for COVID-19 and been quarantined for 14 days in China, an official of the Department of Civil Aviation in Laos told RFA this week. “They will also have to be quarantined for 48 hours in Laos after crossing the border,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was unauthorized to talk to media. http://web.archive.org/web/20201116184509/https://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/reopen-10282020172439.html" Laos,LAO,20201103,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change Some venues where the 1m social distancing rule cannot be applied, such as karaoke and night clubs, remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201116183812/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change Social gatherings, weddings and traditional events are now permitted as long as COVID-19 prevention measures and social distancing of 1m are in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201116183812/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There are no travel restrictions within Laos and taxis, public transport and domestic flights have resumed services. http://web.archive.org/web/20201116183812/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There are no travel restrictions within Laos and taxis, public transport and domestic flights have resumed services. http://web.archive.org/web/20201116183812/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no travel restrictions within Laos and taxis, public transport and domestic flights have resumed services. http://web.archive.org/web/20201116183812/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20201103,E1: Income support,2,0,"The government has agreed to compensate 60 percent of workers’ salary, who currently participates in the Social Security Scheme, and has had their work suspended during May and June 2020. https://archive.vn/SIeH1" Laos,LAO,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,," Recent mitigation policies include income tax exemption for both civil servants and employees of private sector with income less than 5 million kip per month for three months; profit tax exemption for microenterprises with annual income between 50-400 million kip for three months; duty fee exemption for imports of goods to be used towards the outbreak; deferring tax collection from tourism related businesses for three months; postponing mandatory contribution to social security by affected businesses for three months and extending the submission of the 2019 financial report (annual tax filing) by two months and road tax payment by three months. Measures include, establishing a separate task force to address the economic impact of COVID-19. A new electricity tariff, to ensure supply of electricity, in effect from May 1, 2020 through December 31, 2025, is in place. https://archive.vn/SIeH1" Laos,LAO,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201103,H2: Testing policy,2,,"This article from 10-Sep indicates testing is not fully available (at least as of that date): We will also work with the Ministry of Health to expand the testing capacity to the remaining provinces, to meet the demand for testing at the provincial levels, to help keep the country safe and free from COVID-19.” said Dr Mark Jacobs, WHO Representative to Lao PDR. https://archive.vn/RB2K8" Laos,LAO,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new data available" Laos,LAO,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"You will be required to wear a mask. http://web.archive.org/web/20201116183812/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of 24th Nov, ""he Lao authorities may consider granting special entry permission for foreigners (experts, technicians and foreign nationals that are required for essential projects) who wish to come to Laos; All arrivals will be subject to a free COVID-19 test. Positive cases will be admitted to hospital for treatment. All negative cases have to undergo 14 days quarantine at designated locations (with all expenses covered by individuals or their organisations/companies)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201124140210/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/entry-requirements" Laos,LAO,20201125,C1: School closing,1,1,"School administrators must implement precautionary measures, and arrange suitable seating for students with social distancing of at least one meter, as was recommended by the National Taskforce Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control. UNICEF: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129204136/https://www.unicef.org/laos/stories/going-back-school-new-normal-setting" Laos,LAO,20201125,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No Change" Laos,LAO,20201125,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No Change" Laos,LAO,20201125,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No Change" Laos,LAO,20201125,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation has resumed operation US Embassy: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201125,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,," Domestic flights continue. US Embassy: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201125,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All land border crossings and international flights to/from Laos remain closed with the exception of sporadic international flights (often to Seoul, South Korea) and weekly UN humanitarian flights (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). US Embassy: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201125,E1: Income support,2,0,"No Change" Laos,LAO,20201125,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No Change" Laos,LAO,20201125,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No Change" Laos,LAO,20201125,H2: Testing policy,2,," Testing criteria is as follows: o All new entrees to Laos; o People who have symptoms based on case definition; o People with Severe Acute Respiratory Infection; o People who will travel abroad (and are approved by the Government of Laos Ad Hoc task force) US Embassy: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201125,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No Change" Laos,LAO,20201125,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No Change" Laos,LAO,20201130,C1: School closing,0,,"schools/universities are open http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Public transportation has resumed operation. Restaurants, grocery stores, and schools/universities are open, and large gatherings and religious ceremonies are permitted. Entertainment venues such as karaoke lounges are opened. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Public transportation has resumed operation. Restaurants, grocery stores, and schools/universities are open, and large gatherings and religious ceremonies are permitted. Entertainment venues such as karaoke lounges are opened. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation has resumed operation. Restaurants, grocery stores, and schools/universities are open, and large gatherings and religious ceremonies are permitted. Entertainment venues such as karaoke lounges are opened. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201130,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land border crossings and international flights to/from Laos remain closed with the exception of sporadic international flights (often to Seoul, South Korea) and weekly UN humanitarian flights (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). Domestic flights continue. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201130,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201130,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change" Laos,LAO,20201208,C1: School closing,0,,"No Change. All school is open. US Embassy Web Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most business open, in some location Covid Prevention are in place. Some venues where the 1m social distancing rule cannot be applied, such as karaoke and night clubs, remain closed. UK Gov Web Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213222325/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Social gatherings, weddings and traditional events are now permitted as long as COVID-19 prevention measures and social distancing of 1m are in place. UK Gov Web Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213222325/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Social gatherings, weddings and traditional events are now permitted as long as COVID-19 prevention measures and social distancing of 1m are in place. UK Gov Web Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213222325/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/laos/coronavirus" Laos,LAO,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No Change." Laos,LAO,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No Change." Laos,LAO,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restriction on intercity travel. US Embassy Web Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201208,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All entrants will be subject to COVID-19 testing and a 14-day self-quarantine requirement at a designated facility or hotel at their own expense. US Embassy Web Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201208,E1: Income support,2,0,"60% No Change. The government has agreed to compensate 60 percent of workers’ salary, who currently participates in the Social Security Scheme, and has had their work suspended during May and June 2020. IMF Web Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213215418/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No Change IMF Web Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213215418/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Laos,LAO,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No Change." Laos,LAO,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No Change in testing policy. US Embassy Web Archived Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203136/https://la.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Laos,LAO,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No Change." Lebanon,LBN,20200207,H2: Testing policy,1,,"RHUH reference lab can as of yesterday perform the diagnosis for novel coronavirus WHO Lebanon Daily Brief on Novel Coronavirus 08 February 2020 11 February 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200405172921/http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/lebanon/documents/ncov-daily-brief-8-february-2020.pdf?ua=1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200405173028/http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/lebanon/documents/ncov-daily-brief-11-february-2020.pdf?ua=1 " Lebanon,LBN,20200208,C8: International travel controls,1,,"can't archive link at this time: https://www.moph.gov.lb/en/Pages/127/29376/monitoring-of-covid-19-#/en/Pages/127/25295/statement-the-ministry-of-public-health-the-measures-the-people-coming-from-china- Screening passengers from China from February 8th, 2020" Lebanon,LBN,20200213,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Government Decree issued on 13th Feb 2020: www.pcm.gov.lb (In Arabic)" Lebanon,LBN,20200221,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Feb 21: first case confirmed. ""He then urged people to pay attention to cleanliness and to wash their hands frequently, saying that If any symptoms of the virus manifest, the following number should be called: 76/592699. “Schools and other social centers must take precautionary measures to prevent infection; there’s no need so far to announce a state of emergency,” Minister Hasan concluded."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200415025150/https://www.the961.com/first-coronavirus-case-confirmed-in-lebanon/" Lebanon,LBN,20200221,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200221-lebanon-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-2-more-suspected/" Lebanon,LBN,20200221,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200221-lebanon-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-2-more-suspected/" Lebanon,LBN,20200228,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Lebanon halts entry for travellers from coronavirus hubs https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211957/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200228-lebanon-halts-entry-for-travellers-from-coronavirus-hubs/" Lebanon,LBN,20200228,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200301-lebanon-reports-3-new-coronavirus-cases-bringing-total-to-10/" Lebanon,LBN,20200229,C1: School closing,3,1,"""In the interest of the health of students and their families ... the minister of education Dr. Tarek Majzoub requests all educational institutions including kindergartens, schools, high schools, vocational institutions and universities to close"". The initial order was set until Mar 8, but was extended multiple times, as the closure is expected by reports (as of early May) to last until June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200419003941/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-lebanon-education-idUSKCN20M341 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504144002/https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/d/lebanon-news/505734/committee-extends-closure-of-schools-universities/en" Lebanon,LBN,20200306,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""All Gyms, Cinemas, Theaters in Lebanon Ordered to Shut Down Due to Coronavirus"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504144736/https://www.the961.com/breaking-all-gyms-cinemas-theaters-in-lebanon-ordered-to-shut-down-due-to-coronavirus/" Lebanon,LBN,20200306,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"I could not find a specific date for an official public campaign beginning, but given that on Mar 6 the Health Minister stated ""Lebanon is no longer in Coronavirus containment stage"", and that on the same day the first domestic restrictions got into place, this seems like the proper time point. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504213031/https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/d/news-bulletin-reports/505703/health-minister-hassan-lebanon-is-no-longer-in-cor/en" Lebanon,LBN,20200311,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Last Wednesday, the government officially banned flights from Iran, Italy, China and South Korea, and gave Lebanese citizens and their families in France, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom four days to return before halting travel to and from those countries."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504150002/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200316-lebanon-declares-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus-fears/" Lebanon,LBN,20200315,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Last month, on March 15, the government imposed steps to check the spread of the virus. Measures included social distancing and wearing face masks and gloves. Doctors in TV interviews have, however, discouraged people from wearing face masks while outside because it sent the wrong message about safety and hand hygiene. “A customer would buy an average of seven masks a week in light of the circular that imposed wearing masks when going to a supermarket, bank or while driving,” pharmacist Robert Tenn told Arab News. https://archive.vn/dV4x6" Lebanon,LBN,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"""Except for situations of “extreme necessity”, citizens may not leave their homes or gather in “public and private places,” Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad said, speaking after a four-hour emergency government meeting"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200412155626/https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/coronavirus-lebanon-goes-into-lockdown-to-contain-outbreak-1.992921" Lebanon,LBN,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Except for situations of “extreme necessity”, citizens may not leave their homes or gather in “public and private places,” Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad said, speaking after a four-hour emergency government meeting"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200412155626/https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/coronavirus-lebanon-goes-into-lockdown-to-contain-outbreak-1.992921" Lebanon,LBN,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No reference to intercity travel, but a stay-at-home order which acts in practice also as a restriction for internal movement. ""Except for situations of “extreme necessity”, citizens may not leave their homes or gather in “public and private places,” Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad said, speaking after a four-hour emergency government meeting"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200412155626/https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/coronavirus-lebanon-goes-into-lockdown-to-contain-outbreak-1.992921" Lebanon,LBN,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Rafic Hariri International Airport in the capital, Beirut, as well as the country's land borders with Syria and its seaports, will be closed to all travellers as of Wednesday, Minister of Information Manal Abdel-Samad said on Sunday after an hours-long emergency cabinet session."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200409064624/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/lebanon-shut-airport-restrict-movement-coronavirus-200316101635705.html" Lebanon,LBN,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""Residents were ordered to stay in their homes except for urgent trips, though no curfew was announced. Banks and businesses related to food supplies were exempted from closure orders but were told to operate to the “minimum extent necessary to secure the workflow”."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504150002/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200316-lebanon-declares-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus-fears/" Lebanon,LBN,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Declared state of emergency. ""Residents were ordered to stay in their homes except for urgent trips, though no curfew was announced. Banks and businesses related to food supplies were exempted from closure orders but were told to operate to the “minimum extent necessary to secure the workflow”."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504150002/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200316-lebanon-declares-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus-fears/" Lebanon,LBN,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"I could not find specific references to gatherings, but given the lockdown and order to stay at home beginning March 18, it prevents in practice gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504150002/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200316-lebanon-declares-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus-fears/" Lebanon,LBN,20200318,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"I could not find specific references to the status of public transport, but given that on Mar 18 a lockdown was enacted, the understanding is that access to public transportation is very limited from that point onwards. ""Residents were ordered to stay in their homes except for urgent trips, though no curfew was announced. Banks and businesses related to food supplies were exempted from closure orders but were told to operate to the “minimum extent necessary to secure the workflow”."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504150002/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200316-lebanon-declares-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus-fears/" Lebanon,LBN,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Residents were ordered to stay in their homes except for urgent trips, though no curfew was announced. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504150002/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200316-lebanon-declares-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus-fears/" Lebanon,LBN,20200330,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200330-lebanon-people-without-id-blocked-from-coronavirus-testing/" Lebanon,LBN,20200401,E1: Income support,0,,"Modest planned payment announced for low-income families, not specifically for formal or informal workers, however, later was delayed, does not appear to have started as of 14/4/20. ""The cabinet announced that it would distribute 400,000 Lebanese pounds (about US$150 at current market rates) to the poorest families"". /web/20200611013311/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/08/lebanon-direct-covid-19-assistance-hardest-hit" Lebanon,LBN,20200402,E1: Income support,0,,"No income support. /web/20200611013630/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-lebanon-poverty/coronavirus-compounds-lebanons-woes-many-struggle-for-food-idUKKBN21K1RQ" Lebanon,LBN,20200408,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Extension of deadlines for paying taxes and utility bills, banks are allowed to extend 5yr no interest loans./web/20200611013320/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/08/lebanon-direct-covid-19-assistance-hardest-hit" Lebanon,LBN,20200414,E1: Income support,0,,"Previously announced financial assistance payments have not commenced with an indefinite delay./web/20200611013959/https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/4/14/aid-to-vulnerable-families-delayed-in-cash-strapped-lebanon" Lebanon,LBN,20200416,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the new exit strategy, school are expected to return gradually on two steps, first being May 25 (for students who have IB exams), and second being June 8th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426140211/https://www.the961.com/reopen-lebanon-plan/" Lebanon,LBN,20200416,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Exit plan expected to start on April 27th, ""which will allow some factories, government companies, delivery stores, hotels, sweet shops, etc to open back and start operating again"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200426140211/https://www.the961.com/reopen-lebanon-plan/" Lebanon,LBN,20200416,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"In the reports of Lebanon's 5-phase exit strategy, public transportation is mentioned to be included only in phase 5, starting June 8: ""Finally, on June 8th, schools will reopen, as well as technical schools, public transportation, travel, nightclubs (capacity 50%), gyms, beaches, museums, theaters, etc."". https://web.archive.org/web/20200426140211/https://www.the961.com/reopen-lebanon-plan/." Lebanon,LBN,20200425,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Lebanese people must wear face masks despite the country entering the transitional phase of its anti-coronavirus measures, Health Minister Hamad Hassan said."" https://archive.vn/nivoW" Lebanon,LBN,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Al Manar, April 25: ""In a press briefing following a lengthy cabinet session at Baabda Presidential session, Abdel Samad said that the first phase begins on April 27, noting that the most priority and the least dangerous economic activities will resume in this stage. This phase involves the reopening of the food and agriculture sectors, small and retail shops, sweets shops, hotels, some factories and the electricity and water sectors, the minister added, according to Local media. The second phase begins on May 4 and will see the reopening of the remaining factories, restaurants and cafes (30% capacity, no shisha), children parks, outdoors sports courts, barber and hairdressing shops and car repair shops, a cabinet decree said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504150131/https://english.almanar.com.lb/1010880" Lebanon,LBN,20200503,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Lebanon opened restaurants, barbers and seaside promenades /web/20200520081342/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1669066/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20200503,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Gradual lifting of restrictions /web/20200520081342/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1669066/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20200513,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"After a spike in cases, Lebanon shut down the country for 4 days /web/20200520081907/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1673676/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20200513,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lebanon reimposes curfews during its 4 day lockdown /web/20200520081907/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1673676/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Lebanon resumes reopening strategy after shutdown /web/20200520082351/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-lebanon/lebanon-to-resume-economic-re-opening-from-monday-after-coronavirus-shutdown-idUSL8N2CZ0I4" Lebanon,LBN,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Prime Minister urges Lebanese people to show restraint and be responsible as lockdown is lifted /web/20200520090925/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1676656/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20200526,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From 26th May 2020, all citizens in Lebanon are now obliged to wear face masks in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907123139/https://www.the961.com/masks-mandatory-in-lebanon/ " Lebanon,LBN,20200529,C1: School closing,2,1,"Phased re-opening of schools from 28/5 - some students returning to classes, others (years 1 - 9) will continue distance learning. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608215136/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/education/lebanon-education-to-resume-on-may-28/1833874" Lebanon,LBN,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Multiple recent changes to lockdown measures, with initial easing followed by reinstating of stricter measures. Currently appears that some sectors are required to close until at least 7/6. Lebanon’s Higher Defense Council recommended a two-week extension of the country’s lockdown on Tuesday, amid a continued spike of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the country, which, if approved by the Cabinet on Thursday, would see the lockdown set to end on June 7. /web/20200608220355/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1677136/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Lebanon's airport is expected to reopen on June 21, the country's public works and transport minister said on Sunday, pushing back a previously set reopening on June 8."" alaraby" Lebanon,LBN,20200529,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Lebanon has a mixed approach to testing with symptomatic and eligible ppl able to access testing + population level random testing of ppl without symptoms or eligibility to attempt to estimate the population level of infection. /web/20200608224645/https://www.executive-magazine.com/economics-policy/healthcare/coronavirus/testing-for-covid-19-in-lebanon On April 20, the Ministry of Public Health began population screening or what they called “random testing” (though it is not so random, see below) in different areas of Lebanon. """ Lebanon,LBN,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Cabinet Office said on Tuesday that all public-sector employees should return to their workplaces while “taking the necessary measures to prevent coronavirus.”Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200617110936/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1687271/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20200608,C8: International travel controls,4,," Lebanon has announced that it will reopen Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut in early July. Prime Minister Hassan Diab said during a meeting of the tourism sector’s representatives on Tuesday: “We will work to resume flights to the Arabian Gulf region, and we will focus on countries conducting PCR tests to detect coronavirus infections.”Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200617110936/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1687271/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20200621,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Authorities in Lebanon announced that nightclubs, public parks, and flea markets will be permitted to reopen nationwide beginning June 21 amid a gradual easing of restrictions related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Cinemas, theaters, and playgrounds will remain closed at this stage. web/20200709165814/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-lebanon-plans-reopen-nightclubs-public-parks-flea-markets-beginning-june-21" Lebanon,LBN,20200701,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Authorities plan to resume commercial flights at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) beginning July 1 but with a reduced operating capacity of 10 percent compared to that of July 2019. Private flights to and from BEY are scheduled to resume June 24. Passengers will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival and notified of their test result within 24 hours. In the event of a positive test result, affected travelers will be required to self-quarantine in accordance with instructions from the Ministry of Health. Non-residents traveling to Lebanon are required to have a valid health insurance policy for the duration of their trip. Passenger travel at BEY, regional airports, and all seaports was initially suspended March 18. It is unclear if regional airports and seaports will also resume passenger travel July 1. web/20200709165814/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-lebanon-plans-reopen-nightclubs-public-parks-flea-markets-beginning-june-21" Lebanon,LBN,20200701,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Collection of Charge for PCR Test for Guests Travelling to Beirut. /web/20200709172925/https://www.etihadhub.com/en-ae/news-list/general_news/pcr-test-fee-for-lebanon" Lebanon,LBN,20200720,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"unable to locate specific policy related to limits on private gatherings. " Lebanon,LBN,20200720,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Authorities previously lifted vehicular movement restrictions and allowed public transportation to resume nationwide, albeit with social-distancing measures and passenger limits in place. """ Lebanon,LBN,20200720,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Public places are opening as restrictions are eased; no recommendation on people staying at home. ""Residents are required to wear protective face coverings when in public. Individuals and businesses that violate the country's social distancing and safety guidelines will face a fine."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200730084155/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-lebanon-extends-nationwide-lockdown-until-august-2" Lebanon,LBN,20200720,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Authorities previously lifted vehicular movement restrictions and allowed public transportation to resume nationwide, albeit with social-distancing measures and passenger limits in place. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200730084155/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-lebanon-extends-nationwide-lockdown-until-august-2" Lebanon,LBN,20200720,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Commercial flights at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) resumed July 1, albeit with a reduced operating capacity of 10 percent compared to July 2019. Private flights to and from BEY resumed June 24. Passengers will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival and notified of their test result within 24 hours. In the event of a positive test result, affected travelers will need to self-quarantine per instructions from the Ministry of Health. Nonresidents traveling to Lebanon are required to have a valid health insurance policy for the duration of their trip."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200730084355/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-lebanon-announces-isolation-town-chehour-3-days-july-23" Lebanon,LBN,20200724,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Officials in Lebanon announced July 23, the decision to isolate the town of Chehour, located in the country's southern Tyre District, for three days following an increase in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) activity. Authorities will close places of worship, sports clubs, barbershops, cafes, and parks"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200730081735/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-lebanon-announces-isolation-town-chehour-3-days-july-23" Lebanon,LBN,20200724,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""Officials in Lebanon announced July 23, the decision to isolate the town of Chehour, located in the country's southern Tyre District, for three days following an increase in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) activity. Authorities will close places of worship, sports clubs, barbershops, cafes, and parks"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200730081735/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-lebanon-announces-isolation-town-chehour-3-days-july-23" Lebanon,LBN,20200730,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""The Lebanese government on July 28 announced new measures in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Lebanon. These measures include two weeks of increased restrictions such as the closure of many businesses until August 10, including bars, parks, beaches, and markets. Religious services and public events and gatherings will also be prohibited during this period. Essential businesses will remain open, and restaurants and cafes will be allowed to operate with 50 percent capacity. A “full lockdown” will be in force from July 30 to August 3 and from August 6 to August 10, which will entail the closure of most businesses and private institutions. Public entities in the transport, healthcare, security, and industrial sectors will remain open."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200815014335/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20200730,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The Lebanese government on July 28 announced new measures in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Lebanon. These measures include two weeks of increased restrictions such as the closure of many businesses until August 10, including bars, parks, beaches, and markets. Religious services and public events and gatherings will also be prohibited during this period. Essential businesses will remain open, and restaurants and cafes will be allowed to operate with 50 percent capacity. A “full lockdown” will be in force from July 30 to August 3 and from August 6 to August 10, which will entail the closure of most businesses and private institutions. Public entities in the transport, healthcare, security, and industrial sectors will remain open."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200815014335/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20200730,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""The Lebanese government on July 28 announced new measures in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Lebanon. These measures include two weeks of increased restrictions such as the closure of many businesses until August 10, including bars, parks, beaches, and markets. Religious services and public events and gatherings will also be prohibited during this period. Essential businesses will remain open, and restaurants and cafes will be allowed to operate with 50 percent capacity. A “full lockdown” will be in force from July 30 to August 3 and from August 6 to August 10, which will entail the closure of most businesses and private institutions. Public entities in the transport, healthcare, security, and industrial sectors will remain open."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200815014335/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20200730,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From 30th July 2020, the Lebanese government reinstated a full lockdown for two weeks, which includes requiring people over the age of 65 to stay at home and avoid social activity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200805193129/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1711516/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20200801,C8: International travel controls,2,,"After July 31st, all travellers to Lebanon must show a negative PCR test taken within 4 days of travel. Travellers from countries with low infection rates must take PCR test on arrival and quarantine in designated hotels awaiting result. 72 hours after arrival, they are required to take a further PCR test and use a tracking application. https://web.archive.org/web/20200805193821/https://lb.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-beirut-lebanon-july-29-2020/" Lebanon,LBN,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"From 30th July till 3rd August (and again from 6th August till 10th August), a full lockdown will be enforced. This will entail the closure of bars, parks, beaches and markets. Essential businesses will remain open, and restaurants and cafes will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity. There will be a three-day gap during the two-week lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200805193821/https://lb.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-beirut-lebanon-july-29-2020/" Lebanon,LBN,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Lebanese government on July 28 announced new measures in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Lebanon. These measures include two weeks of increased restrictions such as the closure of many businesses until August 10, including bars, parks, beaches, and markets. Religious services and public events and gatherings will also be prohibited during this period. Essential businesses will remain open, and restaurants and cafes will be allowed to operate with 50 percent capacity. A “full lockdown” will be in force from July 30 to August 3 and from August 6 to August 10, which will entail the closure of most businesses and private institutions. Public entities in the transport, healthcare, security, and industrial sectors will remain open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200815014335/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20200806,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Lebanese government on July 28 announced new measures in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Lebanon. These measures include two weeks of increased restrictions such as the closure of many businesses until August 10, including bars, parks, beaches, and markets. Religious services and public events and gatherings will also be prohibited during this period. Essential businesses will remain open, and restaurants and cafes will be allowed to operate with 50 percent capacity. A “full lockdown” will be in force from July 30 to August 3 and from August 6 to August 10, which will entail the closure of most businesses and private institutions. Public entities in the transport, healthcare, security, and industrial sectors will remain open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200815014335/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20200806,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Lebanese government on July 28 announced new measures in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Lebanon. These measures include two weeks of increased restrictions such as the closure of many businesses until August 10, including bars, parks, beaches, and markets. Religious services and public events and gatherings will also be prohibited during this period. Essential businesses will remain open, and restaurants and cafes will be allowed to operate with 50 percent capacity. A “full lockdown” will be in force from July 30 to August 3 and from August 6 to August 10, which will entail the closure of most businesses and private institutions. Public entities in the transport, healthcare, security, and industrial sectors will remain open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200815014335/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No clear information was found about the policies after the full lockdown ended on August 10th." Lebanon,LBN,20200811,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No clear information was found about the policies after the full lockdown ended on August 10th." Lebanon,LBN,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No clear information was found about the policies after the full lockdown ended on August 10th." Lebanon,LBN,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No clear information was found about the policies after the full lockdown ended on August 10th." Lebanon,LBN,20200818,C1: School closing,2,1,"Most Lebanese schools appear to remain shut, in light of a news report stating that they are likely to reopen in late September https://web.archive.org/web/20200826164946/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1723551/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"All Covid-19 related restrictions appear to have been lifted after the tragedy of the Port of Beirut explosion. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826164623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lebanon,LBN,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"All Covid-19 related restrictions appear to have been lifted after the tragedy of the Port of Beirut explosion. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826164623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lebanon,LBN,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"All Covid-19 related restrictions appear to have been lifted after the tragedy of the Port of Beirut explosion. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826164623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lebanon,LBN,20200818,C5: Close public transport,0,,"All Covid-19 related restrictions appear to have been lifted after the tragedy of the Port of Beirut explosion. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826164623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lebanon,LBN,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"All Covid-19 related restrictions appear to have been lifted after the tragedy of the Port of Beirut explosion. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826164623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lebanon,LBN,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"All Covid-19 related restrictions appear to have been lifted after the tragedy of the Port of Beirut explosion. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826164623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lebanon,LBN,20200818,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All Covid-19 related restrictions appear to have been lifted after the tragedy of the Port of Beirut explosion. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826164623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lebanon,LBN,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 21st August 2020, malls, gyms and restaurants will be closed, although restaurants will be permitted to make deliveries 0600-1800. Grocery stores will be allowed to operate from 0600-1700. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826165912/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 21st August, all public events are banned. 2020https://web.archive.org/web/20200826165912/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,,,"Amidst the reintroduced nationwide restrictions from 21st August 2020 onwards, social gatherings have been banned. However, the number has not been specified. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826170154/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/lebanon-reimposes-lockdown-coronavirus-surge-200821084827538.html" Lebanon,LBN,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"From 21st August 2020, Lebanon has reinstated a nationwide curfew from 1800-0600 daily. https://web.archive.org/web/20200826165912/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"From 21st August 2020, Lebanon has reinstated a nationwide curfew from 1800-0600 daily, during which internal movement will also be restricted (with the exception of travelling to and from the airport). https://web.archive.org/web/20200826165912/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"According to the UK Foreign Office, 'On 8 September the Lebanese government amended the curfew hours that had previously been in place. Movement is now prohibited between 1am and 6am' http://web.archive.org/web/20200921143606/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus" Lebanon,LBN,20200928,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On 28th September, Lebanese authorities said Monday they would introduce a new zonal approach to containing coronavirus as the number of cases climbed ever higher. "" Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab’s media office said the ministerial committee to follow up on coronavirus agreed on introducing the ""zonal system,"" also known as the ""traffic light system,"" as a way to determine the containment measures to be implemented in different areas."" "" In red areas where there is “high risk,"" or more than eight cases per 100,000 people over 14 days, residents will be required to stay at home and there will be a local lockdown. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001102756/https://khazen.org/index.php/150-The%20News/8383-surge-in-covid-19-cases-sees-zonal-containment-trialed-in-lebanon" Lebanon,LBN,20200928,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"With the new coronavirus zonal system announced by Caretaker Prime Minister on the 28th of September, "" Yellow areas where there are between four to eight new cases per 100,000 people over 14 days are considered “moderate risk.” Intensive testing and contact tracing efforts are to be taken in those areas and not just targeted at contacts of cases."" However, there is no evidence yet that this actually happening on ground so H3 will still be coded as 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001102756/https://khazen.org/index.php/150-The%20News/8383-surge-in-covid-19-cases-sees-zonal-containment-trialed-in-lebanon " Lebanon,LBN,20201001,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201001095946/https://www.moph.gov.lb/en/Pages/2/24870/novel-coronavirus-2019-" Lebanon,LBN,20201004,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restrictions on internal movement was strengthened: 'From October 4 through 12, the Ministry of Interior has restricted movement and activities in several villages in Lebanon.' https://archive.vn/YlZ44" Lebanon,LBN,20201011,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"'The Interior Ministry shut bars and nightclubs [on 11 October] until further notice and enforced local lockdowns on 169 villages and districts across the country, up from 111 last week.' https://archive.vn/bpRpU" Lebanon,LBN,20201011,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"ArabNews reported that 'Night curfews will be imposed from midnight until 6 a.m. throughout Lebanon' from 12 October. https://archive.vn/l2ugF However, Reuters reported that the Interior Ministry of Lebanon reiterated a 1 a.m.-6 a.m. curfew when announcing new measures on 11 October... https://archive.vn/bpRpU" Lebanon,LBN,20201012,C1: School closing,2,1,"A phased reopening of schools started on 12 October. In the first stage, only senior students are allowed to go back to school. [Quote] Hilda El-Khoury, director of the counseling and guidance department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, said: “Initially, 60,000 students out of the 120,000 currently enrolled in intermediate and high schools will be returning to schools in stages. There are students, however, who will not return within the next two weeks because the areas where they live are in lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19.” [End of quote] https://archive.vn/OZsT4" Lebanon,LBN,20201013,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Must have negative COVID test" Lebanon,LBN,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"I was unable to locate the Lebanese Gov site but saw this on the US Embassy Lebanese site. Masks are required at all times outdoors and in public spaces. Link: https://web.archive.org/save/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201014,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No updated changes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026233143/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201014,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updated changes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026233143/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201014,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No updated changes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026233143/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201014,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No updated changes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026233143/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201014,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No updated changes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026233143/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No updated changes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026233143/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201028,C1: School closing,2,1,"Status of schools remains partially open - UNESCO https://web.archive.org/web/20201114113938/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Lebanon,LBN,20201028,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Is a curfew in place? Yes, from 5 p.m until 5 a.m. every day" Lebanon,LBN,20201028,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. From October 19 through October 26, the Ministry of Interior has restricted movement and activities in several villages in Lebanon. Post October 26, no new measures seems to be in place." Lebanon,LBN,20201028,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new change." Lebanon,LBN,20201028,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Banque Du Liban (BDL) issued circular 547 allowing banks and financial institutions to extend exceptional five-year zero percent interest rate loans in Lebanese Pounds and in dollars to customers that already have credit facilities but are unable to meet their obligations, operating expenses, or pay the salaries of their employees during March, April and May 2020 as a result of the interruption of activity due to the COVID-19. BDL will in turn provide banks and financial institutions five-year zero percent interest rate credit lines in dollars equivalent to the value of exceptional loans granted. " Lebanon,LBN,20201028,H2: Testing policy,2,,"COVID tests will be given to all arriving travelers at a cost of USD 50 per test, to be paid by the traveler and collected by the airline. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201028,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change." Lebanon,LBN,20201028,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Fabric masks covering the mouth and nose must be worn when outside the home and in vehicles (unless travelling alone, or exercising). Masks are required outdoors in all public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus" Lebanon,LBN,20201114,C1: School closing,3,1,"A nationwide lockdown will come into effect in Lebanon from 5am on Saturday 14 November 2020, until 5am on 30 November to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Public institutions and schools will close. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201114,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"A nationwide lockdown will come into effect in Lebanon from 5am on Saturday 14 November 2020, until 5am on 30 November to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Supermarkets and food shops will remain open during the day and pharmacies and essential health services can continue their usual opening hours. Public institutions and schools will also close, though there are exemptions, including for banks and some ministries and security institutions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201114,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A nationwide lockdown will come into effect in Lebanon from 5am on Saturday 14 November 2020, until 5am on 30 November to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hospitality businesses will be closed and public and private gatherings banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201114,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"A nationwide lockdown will come into effect in Lebanon from 5am on Saturday 14 November 2020, until 5am on 30 November to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hospitality businesses will be closed and public and private gatherings banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201114,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Is public transportation operating? Yes, with limits on capacity. Masks are required at all times outdoors and in public spaces. Movement of personal and public vehicles on roadways will be restricted due to lockdown starting from 14 Nov 2020. Taxi services will remain open though you are advised to book ahead. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201114,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A nationwide lockdown will come into effect in Lebanon from 5am on Saturday 14 November 2020, until 5am on 30 November to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Movement is prohibited between 5pm and 5am. Hospitality businesses will be closed and public and private gatherings banned. Supermarkets and food shops will remain open during the day and pharmacies and essential health services can continue their usual opening hours. Public institutions and schools will also close, though there are exemptions, including for banks and some ministries and security institutions. Movement of personal vehicles on roadways will be restricted to vehicles with registrations ending in odd numbers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and even numbers on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. Driving on Sundays is not permitted. Taxi services will remain open though you are advised to book ahead. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201114,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Movement of personal vehicles on roadways will be restricted to vehicles with registrations ending in odd numbers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and even numbers on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. Driving on Sundays is not permitted. Taxi services will remain open though you are advised to book ahead. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. In accordance with the lockdown measures which the Lebanese government announced on November 11, there will be restrictions on vehicular traffic on Lebanon’s roads until at least November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201114,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Beirut International airport will remain open during this lockdown from 14 November till the end of the month. Quarantine requirement stays in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Lebanon,LBN,20201115,C1: School closing,3,1,"A nationwide lockdown will come into effect in Lebanon from 5am on Saturday 14 November 2020, until 5am on 30 November to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Public institutions and schools will close. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201005144/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201201005131/https:/lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"A nationwide lockdown will come into effect in Lebanon from 5am on Saturday 14 November 2020, until 5am on 30 November to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Movement is prohibited between 5pm and 5am. Hospitality businesses will be closed and public and private gatherings banned. Supermarkets and food shops will remain open during the day and pharmacies and essential health services can continue their usual opening hours. Public institutions and schools will also close, though there are exemptions, including for banks and some ministries and security institutions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A nationwide lockdown will come into effect in Lebanon from 5am on Saturday 14 November 2020, until 5am on 30 November to prevent the spread of COVID-19. public and private gatherings banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"A nationwide lockdown will come into effect in Lebanon from 5am on Saturday 14 November 2020, until 5am on 30 November to prevent the spread of COVID-19. public and private gatherings banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Is public transportation operating? Yes, with limits on capacity. Masks are required at all times outdoors and in public spaces. Movement of personal and public vehicles on roadways will be restricted due to lockdown starting from 14 Nov 2020. Taxi services will remain open though you are advised to book ahead. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A nationwide lockdown will come into effect in Lebanon from 5am on Saturday 14 November 2020, until 5am on 30 November to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Movement is prohibited between 5pm and 5am. Hospitality businesses will be closed and public and private gatherings banned. Supermarkets and food shops will remain open during the day and pharmacies and essential health services can continue their usual opening hours. Public institutions and schools will also close, though there are exemptions, including for banks and some ministries and security institutions. Movement of personal vehicles on roadways will be restricted to vehicles with registrations ending in odd numbers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and even numbers on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. Driving on Sundays is not permitted. Taxi services will remain open though you are advised to book ahead. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Movement of personal vehicles on roadways will be restricted to vehicles with registrations ending in odd numbers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and even numbers on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. Driving on Sundays is not permitted. Taxi services will remain open though you are advised to book ahead. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. In accordance with the lockdown measures which the Lebanese government announced on November 11, there will be restrictions on vehicular traffic on Lebanon’s roads until at least November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Beirut International airport will remain open during this lockdown from 14 November till the end of the month. Quarantine requirement stays in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114120947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201114121008/https://lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,E1: Income support,0,,"No data found " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Extension of deadlines for paying taxes and utility bills, banks are allowed to extend 5yr no interest loans https://web.archive.org/web/20201102115104/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/08/lebanon-direct-covid-19-assistance-hardest-hit " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Hotline has been established - Coronavirus hotline 01/594459 Public campaign website has been established with FAQ etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201012137/https://www.moph.gov.lb/en/Pages/2/24870/novel-coronavirus-2019- " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,H2: Testing policy,2,,"If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms you should call the Lebanese Ministry of Health Coronavirus Hotline on +961 1 5494459. COVID tests will be given to all arriving travelers at a cost of USD 50 per test, to be paid by the traveler and collected by the airline. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201005144/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201201005131/https:/lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Traditionally In Lebanon, the Health Ministry instead relies primarily on a more traditional method of contact tracing – calling up suspected contacts one-by-one, asking for their symptoms and urging them to self-isolate and get tested. Lebanon launches COVID-19 contact tracing app Ma3an. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201013024/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/06/09/Contact-tracing-key-to-keeping-Lebanon-s-coronavirus-cases-low https://web.archive.org/web/20201201013127/https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/other/lebanon-launches-covid-19-contact-tracing-app/ar-BB16PnNE " Lebanon,LBN,20201115,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Fabric masks covering the mouth and nose must be worn when outside the home and in vehicles (unless travelling alone, or exercising). Masks are required outdoors in all public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201005144/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201201005131/https:/lb.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change found. " Lebanon,LBN,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The acting health minister approved a gradual reopening of Lebanon from Monday. Restaurants are allowed to reopen at 50 percent capacity, but bars and nightclubs will remain closed and weddings prohibited, while an overnight curfew will start from 11 p.m. instead of 5pm. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207234626/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1770216/middle-east" Lebanon,LBN,20201208,C1: School closing,3,1,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,E1: Income support,0,,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Change in policy not found." Lebanon,LBN,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Change in policy not found." Liberia,LBR,20200129,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Liberia’s Health minister, Wilhelmina Jallah, warned Liberians against travelling to China. http://web.archive.org/web/20200602015830/http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200128-coronavirus-africa-high-alert " Liberia,LBR,20200310,C8: International travel controls,2,,"10th March Prior to the March 23 closure of the airport,from 10th March the government of Liberia had implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) in collaboration with the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) has instituted mandatory screening and handwashing mechanisms for everyone accessing the airport. Travellers at vetted POC (Precautionary Observation Centres) will be quarantine and monitored by medical teams twice a day for signs of fever, coughing, or respiratory distress. http://web.archive.org/web/20200602003902/https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200604094428/http://moh.gov.lr/wp-content/uploads/Travel-Advisory.pdf http://web.archive.org/watch?v=t0MbX2Rd_5s " Liberia,LBR,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Liberia bans entry from countries with more than 200 cases http://web.archive.org/web/20200508132953/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324486/liberia-authorities-ban-entry-for-travelers-from-countries-with-more-than-200-covid-19-cases-march-16-update-1 http://web.archive.org/web/20200425212344/http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200319-liberia-takes-immediate-steps-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-first-cases-worst-ebola-outbreak-history http://web.archive.org/web/20200508135902/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003310693.html " Liberia,LBR,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"16th March First case tests positive for COVID 19 in Liberia https://web.archive.org/web/20200604110044/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/16/c_138884268.htm " Liberia,LBR,20200316,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"First case tests positive for COVID 19 in Liberia. Minister Jallah however said, contact tracing was immediately done and 41 high risk contacts were found among which 21 were taken for testing and one was tested positive and is currently undergoing treatment https://web.archive.org/web/20200604110044/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/16/c_138884268.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200604110108/http://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-and-nphil-update-on-coronavirus-outbreak-in-liberia/ " Liberia,LBR,20200317,C1: School closing,3,1,"In addition, the Ministry of Education has ordered for all schools nationwide, including universities, to suspend classes for one week starting from Tuesday, March 17. http://web.archive.org/web/20200508132953/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324486/liberia-authorities-ban-entry-for-travelers-from-countries-with-more-than-200-covid-19-cases-march-16-update-1 Indeed, soon after schools across Liberia closed on March 16, when the country's first coronavirus case was confirmed, authorities launched a radio schooling initiative to bridge an education gap. Within two weeks, the first lessons were aired on radio stations nationwide. Today, some 32 stations now broadcast several prerecorded lessons a day, each lasting half an hour, catering to different educational levels. http://web.archive.org/web/20200508120450/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/liberia-takes-classes-airwaves-covid-19-pandemic-200415203012448.html " Liberia,LBR,20200317,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"17th March To ensure public safety, the Ministry of Transport and LNP have agreed that the full enforcement of the preventive measures shall commence effective on March 17, 2020. Public Transport- taxis should carry no more than two passengers in the back and one in the front. motorbike/pempem should carry only one passenger. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603180000/https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/mot-announces-preventive-measures-for-public-transport/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200603175325/https://emansion.gov.lr/doc/COVID-19%20Declaration%20of%20National%20Health%20Emergency%20-%20MoH.pdf " Liberia,LBR,20200320,H2: Testing policy,1,,"20th March Dr. Fallah said that 17 of the high risk contacts were also being taken to an isolated place for testing which according to him 16 of them were tested https://web.archive.org/web/20200604110108/http://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-and-nphil-update-on-coronavirus-outbreak-in-liberia/ " Liberia,LBR,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Libya declares state of national emergency and 21 day lockdown in certain counties http://web.archive.org/web/20200508114753/http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200419-liberia-imposes-60-days-state-of-emergency-to-contain-coronavirus-george-weah-covid-19-lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20200604084830/https://emansion.gov.lr/doc/COVID-19%20Declaration%20of%20National%20Health%20Emergency%20-%20MoH.pdf " Liberia,LBR,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Libya declares state of national emergency and 21 day lockdown in certain counties. Restrictions on the movement of people in and out of the affected areas: all travels in and outside the Montserrado and Margibi areas are “discouraged”. http://web.archive.org/web/20200508114753/http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200419-liberia-imposes-60-days-state-of-emergency-to-contain-coronavirus-george-weah-covid-19-lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20200604084830/https://emansion.gov.lr/doc/COVID-19%20Declaration%20of%20National%20Health%20Emergency%20-%20MoH.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200604092303/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340551/liberia-president-extends-nationwide-lockdown-measures-for-two-weeks-from-may-8-update-7 " Liberia,LBR,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On March 22, 2020, the Liberian Ministry of Health released a Declaration of National Health Emergency regarding the potential for COVID-19 in Liberia. ‘All bars, night clubs, casinos, betting centers, cinemas, video clubs and entertainment centers are hereby closed. Churches mosques religious centers and other places of worship are hereby closed” https://web.archive.org/web/20200603134901/https://emansion.gov.lr/doc/COVID-19%20Declaration%20of%20National%20Health%20Emergency%20-%20MoH.pdf " Liberia,LBR,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Churches, mosques, bars and beaches were closed in two counties and gatherings of more than 10 people banned http://web.archive.org/web/20200508132736/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-ethiopia/ethiopia-and-liberia-declare-states-of-emergency-to-curb-coronavirus-idUSKBN21Q16T" Liberia,LBR,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On March 22, the health ministry declared a national health emergency after the source of a third case could not be determined. Churches, mosques, bars and beaches were closed in two counties and gatherings of more than 10 people banned, with citizens ordered to stand two metres (six feet) apart. Schools have been closed nationwide. http://web.archive.org/web/20200508132312/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/liberia-braces-coronavirus-defunct-health-system-200403134851258.html" Liberia,LBR,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"24th March Ministry of Health Report states- ‘Risk communication and Community engagement: • >900 health promoters including traditional leaders to be deployed on the 23-24 to over 100 communities in Montserrado hot spot communities • Airing of jingles, Radio talk shows and community engagement intensified across the country • Media monitoring and responding to media queries strengthened at national level’ /web/20200604103134/http://moh.gov.lr/wp-content/uploads/LR-COVID-19-Situation-Report-10-March-24-2020.pdf " Liberia,LBR,20200328,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"28th March Cities alliance Liberia Country Programme running public information campaign The Liberia Country Programme, in partnership with the Liberian Ministry of Health (MOH) and the National Public Health Institute (NPHI), is broadcasting a weekly talk show on ECOWAS radio, the station with the widest reach in the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426091919/https://www.citiesalliance.org/newsroom/news/cities-alliance-news/responding-covid-19-threat-liberia " Liberia,LBR,20200330,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On Monday, March 30, authorities announced the immediate closure of the country's land borders with Guinea and Cote d'Ivoire in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. According to the statement, the borders will be shut for an initial 30-day period to all but essential goods and transportation services. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/330676/liberia-authorities-to-declare-state-of-emergency-from-april-10-due-to-covid-19-update-3 " Liberia,LBR,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On Wednesday, April 8, Liberia's President George Weah announced that he intends to declare a state of emergency starting at 23:59 (local time) on Friday, April 10, due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. President Weah has called for an emergency session of parliament so that MPs can approve the measure. The emergency law would last for three weeks and is renewable. Throughout this period, residents may only leave home for essential journeys such as food shopping and for medical purposes, which should be restricted to local communities and be limited to a single person per household for a maximum of one hour. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604084515/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/330676/liberia-authorities-to-declare-state-of-emergency-from-april-10-due-to-covid-19-update-3 " Liberia,LBR,20200408,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Monrovia — Liberia's health authorities said they have opened a ""drive through"" testing center for the coronavirus, which is expected to allow people seek voluntary testing. The testing center, located at the SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville city, allows people ""who don't feel satisfy with themselves"" to walk in and get tested for COVID-19, said Dr. Mosoka Fallah, Director of Liberia's Public Health Institute. Have coded as 1 as believe this is still limited in capacity and geographical area. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604110534/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004080513.html " Liberia,LBR,20200410,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"A nationwide State of Emergency, which includes a range of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, is in place for 60 days from 10 April. Under the State of Emergency, all 15 counties will be quarantined from 10 April until further notice. Movement between counties will be prohibited (except between Montserrado and Margibi counties, which are quarantined as a single unit). A permit is required for essential travel between counties. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604093357/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/liberia/staying-during-coronavirus " Liberia,LBR,20200412,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Among other restrictions remaining in effect are a daily curfew at 15:00 (local time), a ban on movement between counties, and the closure of all non-essential businesses. http://web.archive.org/web/20200508133751/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336071/liberia-president-extends-lockdown-measures-for-two-weeks-from-april-24-update-6 http://web.archive.org/web/20200425212344/http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200319-liberia-takes-immediate-steps-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-first-cases-worst-ebola-outbreak-history It can be recalled that President George M. Weah in his state of emergency address to the nation ordered the closure all non-essential businesses and barred the sale of non food items restricting same to only food items to be sold during the 21- day period. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508141643/https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/marketers-defy-social-distancing-guideline/ " Liberia,LBR,20200422,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracers are urgently being recruited, trained and deployed. They are tasked with identifying suspected contacts of confirmed infections, monitoring those people for symptoms, and referring suspected cases for testing. They also provide education on infection prevention to the community. “The contact tracers are helping to speed up the identification, isolation and treatment of suspected individuals,” said Thomas K. Nagbe, the director of the Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Division at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia, which is partnering with UNFPA in these efforts. Today, there are more than 200 UNFPA-supported contact tracers working with the Montserrado County Health Team, which covers both Margibi and Montserrado countires. Efforts are underway to increase that number to 400 tracers in the coming weeks. https://www.unfpa.org/news/learning-ebola-experience-liberia-deploys-contact-tracers-break-covid-19-transmission " Liberia,LBR,20200424,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On April 24, on the advice of health professionals, the president extended the stay-at-home order’s application period and geography (to all 15 counties in the country). During this time, residents may leave their homes only to procure food or health items, an activity limited to one person per household for a maximum of one hour, so long as the person does not venture out of his or her local area. Anyone in public must wear a face-mask. See: https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2020/05/liberia-government-measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19/ (accessed 14th September 2020, web archive unavailable)" Liberia,LBR,20200425,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown measures extended by 2 weeks: http://web.archive.org/web/20200508133751/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336071/liberia-president-extends-lockdown-measures-for-two-weeks-from-april-24-update-6" Liberia,LBR,20200425,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Lockdown measures extended by 2 weeks. http://web.archive.org/web/20200508133751/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336071/liberia-president-extends-lockdown-measures-for-two-weeks-from-april-24-update-6" Liberia,LBR,20200425,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On Friday, April 24, President George Weah announced that Liberia's stay-at-home measures in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be extended by a further two weeks through until Friday, May 8. http://web.archive.org/web/20200508133751/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336071/liberia-president-extends-lockdown-measures-for-two-weeks-from-april-24-update-6 " Liberia,LBR,20200428,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Authorities say, Liberia has the ability to test around 300 persons daily. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604110247/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004290229.html " Liberia,LBR,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"May 8 Pres. Weah Extends “Stay Home Order” By Two More Weeks 2) Ensure that everyone in those counties stay at home for two weeks - with exceptions granted to designated essential persons and businesses 3) Require all to be indoors by 3pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604085436/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5148&related=7&pg=sp " Liberia,LBR,20200515,E1: Income support,0,,"Aside from some measures to speed up and facilitate the importation process—including by removal of the pre-shipment inspection requirement and some protective surcharges—and to develop a preparedness plan, no other special fiscal measures have yet been adopted. No changes to monetary policy are envisaged at this stage. No changes to exchange rates. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528130657/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#L " Liberia,LBR,20200515,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Aside from some measures to speed up and facilitate the importation process—including by removal of the pre-shipment inspection requirement and some protective surcharges—and to develop a preparedness plan, no other special fiscal measures have yet been adopted. No changes to monetary policy are envisaged at this stage. No changes to exchange rates. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528130657/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#L " Liberia,LBR,20200522,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government of Liberia has announced an additional two-week extension of restrictions intended to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the country. However, during the ensuing period, a release from the Executive Mansion says, the public is now required to be indoors at 6 p.m., instead of the previous 3 p.m. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604090059/https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/state-of-emergency-extended-for-yet-another-two-weeks/ " Liberia,LBR,20200522,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"State of Emergency Extended for Yet Another Two Weeks. On May 22, 2020, the President of Liberia announced a two-week extension of restrictions intended to halt the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The State of Emergency (SOE) includes travel restrictions for all Liberian counties. Movement between counties is prohibited except for Montserrado County and Margibi County, which the SOE regards as a single unit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604090059/https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/state-of-emergency-extended-for-yet-another-two-weeks/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200604091926/https://emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5152&related=7&pg=sp https://web.archive.org/web/20200604091957/https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200604092407/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/56e0da6e-47cb-47d2-ba23-18cd1eaacfbe " Liberia,LBR,20200523,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"State of emergency extended for 2 more weeks. The President said restaurants, stores selling food commodities, dry goods, building materials and electronic appliances, will be allowed to open, provided they take in 25% of their full occupancy at a time while observing social distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603170556/https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/compulsory-covid-19-testing-for-curfew-violators/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200603171219/https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/state-of-emergency-extended-for-yet-another-two-weeks/ " Liberia,LBR,20200523,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown extended 2 weeks https://web.archive.org/web/20200603171219/https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/state-of-emergency-extended-for-yet-another-two-weeks/ " Liberia,LBR,20200523,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Lockdown extended 2 weeks. Measures and protocols previously announced remain in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603171219/https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/state-of-emergency-extended-for-yet-another-two-weeks/ " Liberia,LBR,20200602,E1: Income support,0,,"No announcements modifying earlier status" Liberia,LBR,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No announcements modifying earlier status" Liberia,LBR,20200603,C1: School closing,3,1,"UNESCO data shows Liberian schools still closed Nationally as of 3rd June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603133829/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Liberia,LBR,20200604,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Liberia National Police (LNP) announced on Wednesday, May 31, that all flights to and from Liberia will be suspended for the day on Sunday, June 4. This 24-hour suspension is due to the holding of a summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which will take place in the capital city Monrovia on the same date All land borders are also shut so this is a total border closure. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604095730/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/59971/liberia-all-international-flights-suspended-on-june-4 " Liberia,LBR,20200605,C1: School closing,3,1,"5th june address, extending measures by 2 weeks does not modify previous guidelines with regards to schol closures except signal preparations for opening of examination grades in the month of June: ""In a related development, in the wake of consensus by West African countries that are members of the West African Examination Council to administer this year's WASSCE exams for 12th graders in August 2020, President Weah has mandated the Ministers of Education and Health to promulgate guidelines for the return of students in the 12th grade to class this June."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp" Liberia,LBR,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"5th june address, extending measures by 2 weeks does not modify previous guidelines with regards to workplace closing except announce that Hotels, guest houses, gaming centers are to reopen beginning the 21st of June, with the observance of the required health measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp" Liberia,LBR,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"5th june address, extending measures by 2 weeks does not modify previous guidelines with regards to public events https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp" Liberia,LBR,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"5th june address, extending measures by 2 weeks does not modify previous guidelines with regards to gatherings https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp" Liberia,LBR,20200605,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"5th june address, extending measures by 2 weeks does not modify previous guidelines with regards to public transport https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp" Liberia,LBR,20200605,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"5th june address, extending measures by 2 weeks makes some modification to curfew: - curfew time pushed from 6 pm to 9 pm; but also lifted curfew in counties that have no positive cases reported "" 1) All are now required to be indoors by 9pm, instead of the previous time of 6pm. 2) The restriction requiring people to stay indoors at a certain time of the day will be lifted in counties that have not reported any case of the disease so far."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp" Liberia,LBR,20200605,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"5th June announcement extends measures by two weeks ( i.e. till 19th) with some modifications regarding internal movement: ""3) Movement to and from counties not yet affected by COVID-19 will be restricted. With the exception of basic supplies, all other such movements between/amongst counties are prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp" Liberia,LBR,20200605,C8: International travel controls,3,,"5th June announcement extends measures by two weeks ( i.e. till 19th) - no modification to international travel but announcement made that RIA airport expected to re-open on 21 June to commercial flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp " Liberia,LBR,20200605,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No announcements modifying earlier status, except announcement in 5th June address of president that ""The government admonishes everyone to continue to adhere strictly to all the safety measures intended to halt further spread of the virus in Liberia, including social distancing and regular hand washing. The wearing of face masks in public places remains compulsory. The joint security will continue to enforce these rules. All other protocols that were previously announced not amended by this release remain in force."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp" Liberia,LBR,20200605,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No announcements modifying earlier status, except announcement in 5th June address of president that ""The government admonishes everyone to continue to adhere strictly to all the safety measures intended to halt further spread of the virus in Liberia, including social distancing and regular hand washing. The wearing of face masks in public places remains compulsory. The joint security will continue to enforce these rules. All other protocols that were previously announced not amended by this release remain in force."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp According to interim guidance on care for covid-19 cases ""All suspected and probable cases of COVID-19 should have nasopharyngeal samples collected and tested and the results provided within 24 hours of detection and isolation. - All high-risk contacts should have nasopharyngeal samples collected on day 7 and 12 of quarantine. - All low risk contacts and other members of the public should be encouraged to visit community-based voluntary sample collection sites or mobile teams and request sample collection and testing. - All health workers should be provided opportunity for periodic voluntary testing and after risky exposure. - Special and vulnerable groups of populations (e.g. disable communities, orphanages, persons in correction facilities, mental health facilities, etc.), and public officers (e.g. police officers and soldiers) should be provided opportunity for periodic voluntary testing."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618060243/http://moh.gov.lr/wp-content/uploads/Interim_Guidance_for_care_of_Pts_with_Covid_19_in_Liberia.pdf " Liberia,LBR,20200605,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No announcements modifying earlier status, except announcement in 5th June address of president that ""The government admonishes everyone to continue to adhere strictly to all the safety measures intended to halt further spread of the virus in Liberia, including social distancing and regular hand washing. The wearing of face masks in public places remains compulsory. The joint security will continue to enforce these rules. All other protocols that were previously announced not amended by this release remain in force."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618052942/https://www.emansion.gov.lr/2press.php?news_id=5159&related=7&pg=sp" Liberia,LBR,20200616,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Movement restrictions between counties (except Montserrado and Margibi counties, quarantined as a single unit) are likely to continue, pending Legislature approval, (except Montserrado and Margibi counties, quarantined as a single unit). A permit may be required for essential travel across county borders. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200729092830/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/liberia/coronavirus" Liberia,LBR,20200622,C1: School closing,3,1,"A nationwide State of Emergency, which includes a range of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, has been extended effective from 22 June to 21 July, pending Legislature approval. http://web.archive.org/web/20200604093357/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/liberia/staying-during-coronavirus" Liberia,LBR,20200629,C1: School closing,2,1,"""The 12th graders’ classes which began on June 29, 2020, will end on August 14, 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200729091541/https://frontpageafricaonline.com/opinion/press-release/liberia-education-ministry-unfolds-plans-for-reopening-of-schools/" Liberia,LBR,20200709,C8: International travel controls,2,,"It seems like the ban was lifted on June 28th. Note: Liberia’s Roberts International Airport opened on June 28th to commercial flights, even though the country remains in a state of emergency until July 22. All passengers will be required to have their temperature taken for symptoms of COVID-19 and register via phone numbers/USSD Mobile App. All arriving passengers who have been tested at point of departure must present a valid negative result document on arrival at RIA. All arriving passengers who have not been tested at point of departure will be required to take a rapid test and a PCR swab at airport. a. In the event of a positive rapid test result, the passenger will be placed in the holding unit at the airport pending the final PCR test result. b. Passengers having negative test results will be allowed to go home pending final PCR test. See https://web.archive.org/web/20200715110724/https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Liberia,LBR,20200709,E1: Income support,0,,"No measures so far. See https://web.archive.org/web/20200715105158/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Liberia,LBR,20200709,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures so far. See https://web.archive.org/web/20200715105158/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Liberia,LBR,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Places of worship are permitted to hold services. You are required to wear face masks in all commercial premises and government buildings."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200730032645/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/liberia/coronavirus" Liberia,LBR,20200722,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Following the expiration of state of emergency, Officials have permitted the movement of essential staff and products. Restaurants, and stores selling food commodities, dry goods, building materials, and electronic appliances, are allowed to operate if they enforce 25 percent capacity and adhere to social-distancing measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200730031545/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-liberia-state-emergency-expires-july-21-international-flights-ongoing" Liberia,LBR,20200722,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""The status of other restrictions, such as curfews and quarantine measures, is currently unclear following the expiration of the state of emergency."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200730034221/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-liberia-state-emergency-expires-july-21-international-flights-ongoing " Liberia,LBR,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Montserrado and Margibi counties remain under quarantine as a single unit."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200730034221/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-liberia-state-emergency-expires-july-21-international-flights-ongoing" Liberia,LBR,20200722,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Movement between counties that have not reported COVID-19 cases remains restricted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200730034221/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-liberia-state-emergency-expires-july-21-international-flights-ongoing" Liberia,LBR,20200722,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"he Ministry of Health announced a “Revised COVID-19 Declaration of National Health Emergency” on July 22 that promulgates public health laws and protocols to curtail the spread of COVID-19, such as the wearing of face masks in public and at government institutions. See: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094; also: https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (accessed 14th September 2020, web archive not available)" Liberia,LBR,20200723,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," LARGE GATHERINGS INCLUDING PARTIES OF MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE, SPORTING EVENTS, WEDDINGS, AND FUNERALS ARE ALLOWED PROVIDED PERSONS IN ATTENDENCE FOLLOW THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS LISTED IN COUNT 1 ABOVE. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094" Liberia,LBR,20200728,C8: International travel controls,2,,"[Citation] With the resumption of commercial flight operations at Roberts International Airport (RIA) on June 28, the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism announced the following health measures and protocols for arriving passengers: 1. All passengers will be required to have their temperature taken for symptoms of COVID-19 and register via phone numbers/USSD Mobile App. 2. All arriving passengers who have been tested at point of departure must present a valid negative result document on arrival at RIA. 3. All arriving passengers who have not been tested at point of departure will be required to take a rapid test and a PCR swab at the airport upon arrival in Liberia. a. In the event of a positive rapid test result, the passenger will be placed in the holding unit at the airport pending the final PCR test result. b. Passengers having negative test results will be allowed to go home pending final PCR test. There will be continued symptom monitoring via USSD and Mobile App. [End of citation] http://archive.vn/k1KBE" Liberia,LBR,20200810,C1: School closing,2,1,"Note: The Ministry of Education recently announced plans for the in person resumption of academic activities between mid-August – mid- November 2020, for the completion of the academic year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029050918/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Liberia,LBR,20200810,E1: Income support,0,,"No special measures have yet been adopted." Liberia,LBR,20200810,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No special measures have yet been adopted." Liberia,LBR,20200821,C1: School closing,2,1,"'In accordance with pronouncements from the Ministry of Education, in-person classes for students from 6 – 11 grades have resumed at on schools.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200830161445/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Liberia,LBR,20200831,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Given that the admittance to banks service areas increased from five to ten with the observation of a three feet social distance and the restrictions on gatherings across the country, it is more likely that public events are generally prohibited. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (accessed 4th September 2020, web archive unavailable)" Liberia,LBR,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"There are no restrictions on movement and public transportation, suggesting that staying at home is likely only recommended at this point." Liberia,LBR,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,," No curfew in place and no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. See: https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 14th September 2020 and the page was last updated on August 24, 2020)" Liberia,LBR,20200831,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Note: All arriving passengers who have not been tested at point of departure will be required to take a rapid test and a PCR swab at the airport upon arrival in Liberia. In the event of a positive rapid test result, the passenger will be taken to a government-designated Precautionary Observation Center (POC) pending the final PCR test result. See: https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 14th September 2020 and the page was last updated on August 24, 2020)" Liberia,LBR,20200831,E1: Income support,0,,"No measures so far" Liberia,LBR,20200831,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures so far" Liberia,LBR,20200831,H2: Testing policy,3,,"People may obtain a COVID-19 test through the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) at SKD Stadium. " Liberia,LBR,20200831,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Measure is still in place as part of revised guidelines" Liberia,LBR,20201005,C1: School closing,2,1,"Liberia begun classes for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th graders from the 17th of August, 2020. On the 5th of October, MOE acknowledged teachers for their hard work in virtual vs face-to-face teaching. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029051721/http://moe-liberia.org/ministry-of-education-acknowledges-teachers-on-international-teachers-day/" Liberia,LBR,20201008,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""RESTAURANTS AND COOKSHOPS SHALL BE OPENED PROVIDED PERSONS AND STAFF IN ATTENDANCE FOLLOW THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS LISTED IN COUNT 1 ABOVE. BARBER SHOPS AND BEAUTY SALONS AND PERSONS AND STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SHALL FOLLOW THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS LISTED IN COUNT 1 ABOVE. BANKS SHALL ONLY ALLLOW TEN PEOPLE AT A TIME IN THE SERVICE AREAS AND THOSE OUTSIDE THE BANKS SHOULD KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST THREE FEET APART FROM EACH OTHER WHILE AWAITING SERVICE. PERSONS AND STAFF IN ATTENDANCE SHALL FOLLOW THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS LISTED IN COUNT 1 ABOVE. ALL HEALTH FACILITIES, HEALTH INSTITUTIONS AND PHARMACIES WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR ROUTINE SERVICES, WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING PRACTICES. ALL SAFETY RULES AND PROCEDURES AT HOSPITALS AND ALL FACILITIES SHALL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO. MANDATORY MASK WEARING IS IMPOSED AT ALL HEALTH INSTITUTIONS. ALL MARKETERS AND BUYERS ARE REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS LISTED IN COUNT 1. ALL STREET SELLERS ARE REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS LISTED IN COUNT 1. NIGHT CLUBS AND BARS SHALL REMAIN CLOSED; OTHER RELATED ENTAINMENT CENTERS SUCH BUSINESS DEALING ACOHOLIC BEVERAGES SHALL CLOSED AT 9PM. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094" Liberia,LBR,20201008,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Still in place. SPORTING EVENTS, WEDDINGS, AND FUNERALS ARE ALLOWED PROVIDED PERSONS IN ATTENDENCE FOLLOW THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS LISTED IN COUNT 1 ABOVE. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094" Liberia,LBR,20201008,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Still in place LARGE GATHERINGS INCLUDING PARTIES OF MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE, SPORTING EVENTS, WEDDINGS, AND FUNERALS ARE ALLOWED PROVIDED PERSONS IN ATTENDENCE FOLLOW THE HEALTH PROTOCOLS LISTED IN COUNT 1 ABOVE. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094" Liberia,LBR,20201008,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"PUBLIC TRANSPORTS: TAXIS SHALL CARRY NO MORE THAN THREE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK AND ON PASSSENGER IN THE FRONT; KEH-KEH SHOULD CARRY ONLY TWO PASSENGERS IN THE BACK AND NO PASSENGER IN THE FRONT. ALL DRIVERS/RIDERS AND PASSENGERS SHALL FOLLO THE PROTOCOLS LISTED UNDER COUNT 1 ABOVE. COMPULSARY MASK WEARING IS HEREBY IMPOSED IN ALL PUBLIC TRANSPORTS. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094" Liberia,LBR,20201008,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"COMMUNITY DWELLERS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE REPORT PEOPLE WHO SHOW SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE CORONAVIRUS SUCH AS (COUGHING, FEVER, DIFFICULTY BREATHING) IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO RELEVENT HEALTH AND SECURITY AUTHORITIES. PLEASE CALLS (4455). http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094" Liberia,LBR,20201008,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"ALL PORTS OF ENTRY SHALL FOLLOW DIRECTIVES FROM THE PRESIDENT VIA THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND THE LIBERIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094" Liberia,LBR,20201008,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Quarantine Information: Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No All arriving passengers who have not been tested at point of departure will be required to take a rapid test and a PCR swab at the airport upon arrival in Liberia. In the event of a positive rapid test result, the passenger will be taken to a government-designated Precautionary Observation Center (POC) pending the final PCR test result. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018193504/https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Liberia,LBR,20201008,E1: Income support,0,,"No information." Liberia,LBR,20201008,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No information." Liberia,LBR,20201008,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Republic of Liberia's Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Labour are active through their respective Facebook pages and have been spreading awareness regarding COVID19. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018194944/https://www.facebook.com/LiberiaMOE http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094 http://web.archive.org/web/20201018195218/https://www.facebook.com/pwlib/ " Liberia,LBR,20201008,H2: Testing policy,1,,"COMMUNITY DWELLERS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE REPORT PEOPLE WHO SHOW SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE CORONAVIRUS SUCH AS (COUGHING, FEVER, DIFFICULTY BREATHING) IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO RELEVENT HEALTH AND SECURITY AUTHORITIES. PLEASE CALLS (4455). http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094" Liberia,LBR,20201008,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"COMMUNITY DWELLERS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE REPORT PEOPLE WHO SHOW SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE CORONAVIRUS SUCH AS (COUGHING, FEVER, DIFFICULTY BREATHING) IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO RELEVENT HEALTH AND SECURITY AUTHORITIES. PLEASE CALLS (4455). http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094" Liberia,LBR,20201008,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"All persons shall wear a face mask covering both the nose and mouth at all times when in public place and when attending to sick persons; For clarity, public place is any place accessible to members of the public such as market places; shopping centers; transport vehicles including taxis, buses, keh-keh and motor cycles; health facilities; institutions of learning; hotels; entertainment centers and sports bars or video clubs; government buildings; business establishments, ports of entry etc. All Government institutions shall adopt a no-mask-no-entry, no-service policy; http://web.archive.org/web/20201018192601/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1026786474444887&id=699881103802094" Liberia,LBR,20201019,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 28 October 2020, UNESCO data shows Liberian schools partially open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029053114/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Liberia,LBR,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201019,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201019,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201019,E1: Income support,0,,"As of 28 October 2020, there is no indication that the COVID-19 preparedness plan draft has been completed. As of 21 October 2020, the IMF indicates the plan may include, among other support, support to health care workers. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#L" Liberia,LBR,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"As of 28 October 2020, there is no indication that the COVID-19 preparedness plan draft has been completed. As of 21 October 2020, the IMF indicates the plan may include, among other support, support to health care workers. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#L" Liberia,LBR,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201019,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On 28 October 2020, there is no record of changes to any current policies on the Executive Mansion or Ministry of Health sites. On 27 October 2020, Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, indicated that people should continue to follow all health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Liberia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029060315/https://moh.gov.lr/press-release/2020/moh-receives-15-ambulances-from-world-bank-to-fight-covid-19/" Liberia,LBR,20201026,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 26 October 2020, the Ministry of Education announced their new academic year which indicates that all schools; Early Childhood Education, and Basic and Secondary Education will operate from December 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021. There is no mention of any changes to current status. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029053534/http://moe-liberia.org/ministry-of-education-releases-revised-academic-calendar-for-2020-2021-school-year/" Liberia,LBR,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Businesses such as banks, supermarkets, restaurants and salons are open. Nightclubs and bars remain closed, however other establishments serving alcohol are permitted to open until 9pm. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201109090528/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/liberia/coronavirus" Liberia,LBR,20201029,E1: Income support,0,,"No measures adopted yet. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002858/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Liberia,LBR,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures yet. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002858/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Liberia,LBR,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"If people go out in public, they must wear a face mask, which covers your nose and mouth. They must also wear a mask when using public transport. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201109090528/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/liberia/coronavirus" Liberia,LBR,20201110,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Enhanced screening and COVID-19 test requirements. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123092033/https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Liberia,LBR,20201110,E1: Income support,0,,"Implementation of planned measures are not yet evident. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123085458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Liberia,LBR,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Implementation of planned measures are not yet evident. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123085458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Liberia,LBR,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On December 1, 2020, the Ministry of Health announced protocols for arriving passengers at Roberts International Airport, including that all non-exempt incoming travelers will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. See https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 7th December, website last updated 3rd December]" Libya,LBY,20200118,E1: Income support,0,,"""The ongoing fight around Tripoli and the subsequent failure of the political rivals to reach a sustained peace deal have taken a heavy toll on the economy, which the Covid-19 pandemic is further exacerbating. In this context, the production and export of oil has almost come to a stop since January 18, 2020, due to the closure of oil ports and terminals. Assuming the disruption stays for up to end April 2020, and oil production resumes slowly to reach last-year’s average production level by the end of the year, Libya would only produce a daily average of 0.67 million bpd this year (about half of last year’s). As a result, GDP growth will be negative in 2020 (minus 19.4%), but will rebound by 22.2% in 2021, before stabilizing around 1.4% thereafter."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504214924/https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/libya/publication/economic-update-april-2020" Libya,LBY,20200210,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Points of entry (PoEs) to screen travellers arriving from affected areas have been established at three airports (Mitiga, Misrata and Benina), four sea ports and border entry points at Ras Jdder, Wazen and Msaed. A mobile clinic at Mitiga airport has been assigned to manage and transport ill travelers to designated hospitals. Each PoE is coordinating with the NCDC’s International Health Control Office on the measures to be taken to detect suspected cases among passengers arriving from China. Source: http://archive.vn/YyllL" Libya,LBY,20200314,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"14th March: The Libyan government has advised state institutions to oblige employees to use their yearly holidays and to start shift-based work systems so that less employees show up to work Source: http://archive.vn/H35Iw" Libya,LBY,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," All sports and cultural activities and gatherings to be halted as well as wedding / occasions halls are to be closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526042957/https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/03/17/libya-announces-raft-of-anti-corona-virus-measures/ " Libya,LBY,20200314,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Found it difficult to find exact data on # restriction, but All public and private gatherings are forbidden, including weddings: https://web.archive.org/web/20200526042957/https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/03/17/libya-announces-raft-of-anti-corona-virus-measures/" Libya,LBY,20200315,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of Sunday 15th March Libya’s rival governments both announced a two-week closure of schools and universities over fears of the novel coronavirus arriving in the country. The education ministries of the Tripoli-based unity government and its eastern-based rival announced in separate statements that all the country’s schools, both public and private, will be closed from Sunday. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812105604/http://www.namnewsnetwork.org/?p=65898" Libya,LBY,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Land and sea border crossing points within GNA territory were closed by Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj on Monday, March 16. All mosques, schools, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, and shops are also closed as a precaution. Food stores, bakeries, and fuel stations will remain open while some state institutions may reduce operations. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322916/libya-land-and-sea-borders-to-close-due-to-covid-19-march-16" Libya,LBY,20200321,H2: Testing policy,1,,"21 March 2020 - WHO confirms coronavirus testing in Libya is conducted properly http://archive.vn/HmFOD" Libya,LBY,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. ""All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned."" The Presidential Council said in a statement on Saturday. Food shops and firms as well as bakeries and gas stations have been spared from the shutdown order, while state institutions will tackle their own work duties as they decide during the non-curfew hours as the Interior Ministry and Army personnel will implement the curfew and lockdown decision with the concerned authorities. ""Those who don't abide by the curfew and lockdown will be subject to punishments as per the local emergency and criminal laws."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200812110533/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/curfew-600-pm-600-am-announced-gna-libya-amid-coronavirus-fears " Libya,LBY,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. ""All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned."" http://archive.vn/xQyIN" Libya,LBY,20200322,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"22nd March The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. ""All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812112702/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/curfew-600-pm-600-am-announced-gna-libya-amid-coronavirus-fears http://web.archive.org/web/20200812112648/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/libya-confirms-first-death-from-covid-19/1790439" Libya,LBY,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"22nd March The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. ""All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned."" The Presidential Council said in a statement on Saturday. Food shops and firms as well as bakeries and gas stations have been spared from the shutdown order, while state institutions will tackle their own work duties as they decide during the non-curfew hours as the Interior Ministry and Army personnel will implement the curfew and lockdown decision with the concerned authorities. ""Those who don't abide by the curfew and lockdown will be subject to punishments as per the local emergency and criminal laws."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200812112702/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/curfew-600-pm-600-am-announced-gna-libya-amid-coronavirus-fears" Libya,LBY,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"22nd March The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. ""All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned.""Authorities also banned travel between cities to curb the virus’ spread. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812112702/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/curfew-600-pm-600-am-announced-gna-libya-amid-coronavirus-fears http://web.archive.org/web/20200812114857/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/libya-confirms-first-death-from-covid-19/1790439" Libya,LBY,20200324,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Tajoura municipality in eastern Tripoli has announced it will impose a complete lockdown and curfew within its administrative borders starting March 24 at 6.00 PM. The municipality of Tajoura said all shops and businesses would be closed except for pharmacies, medical laboratories, clinics and hospitals, as well as security, police and military apparatuses, in addition to energy services. The decision imposes a fine of 3000 Libyan dinars for anyone who violates the lockdown regulations and curfew hours, which say nobody enters or gets out from Tajoura for two weeks, according to the statement. People need to by their necessary goods and commodities before the lockdown starts."" The statement says. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812110805/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/24-hour-lockdown-announced-libyas-tajoura" Libya,LBY,20200324,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0," 24th March Tajoura municipality in eastern Tripoli has announced it will impose a complete 24h lockdown and curfew within its administrative borders starting March 24 at 6.00 PM for two weeks. The municipality of Tajoura said all shops and businesses would be closed except for pharmacies, medical laboratories, clinics and hospitals, as well as security, police and military apparatuses, in addition to energy services. The decision imposes a fine of 3000 Libyan dinars for anyone who violates the lockdown regulations and curfew hours, which say nobody enters or gets out from Tajoura for two weeks, according to the statement. People need to by their necessary goods and commodities before the lockdown starts."" The statement says. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812110805/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/24-hour-lockdown-announced-libyas-tajoura" Libya,LBY,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"24th March National Centre for Disease Control publishes advice on coronavirus on website http://web.archive.org/web/20200607170234/https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/coronavirus-covid-19/ http://archive.vn/gKdkM " Libya,LBY,20200324,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"First case confirmed 24th March and limited contact tracing begins. No evidence of a comprehensive tracing policy, and very limited resources. http://archive.vn/4290e" Libya,LBY,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew continues. The Libyan Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced a curfew across Libya starting March 22 from 6.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. over concerns about Coronavirus possible outbreak. ""All mosques, education institutions, cafes, restaurants, wedding halls, parks, clubs and shops will be closed and funerals and weddings as well as public transports will be banned."" The Presidential Council said in a statement on Saturday. Food shops and firms as well as bakeries and gas stations have been spared from the shutdown order, while state institutions will tackle their own work duties as they decide during the non-curfew hours as the Interior Ministry and Army personnel will implement the curfew and lockdown decision with the concerned authorities. ""Those who don't abide by the curfew and lockdown will be subject to punishments as per the local emergency and criminal laws."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200812112702/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/curfew-600-pm-600-am-announced-gna-libya-amid-coronavirus-fears" Libya,LBY,20200416,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"16/04/2020 - The besieged Tripoli administration ordered the shutdown of all large markets and non-essential shops in its territory, and banned cars from the roads. Citizens wearing masks may venture out by foot from 8am to 2pm, the statement said. Banks, a main source of crowding in recent weeks, would also close. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503201015/https://www.france24.com/en/20200416-libya-announces-10-day-covid-19-lockdown-france-pushes-for-ceasefire-talks " Libya,LBY,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Libya announces country-wide curfew for 10 days. Gatherings of all kinds are banned and the Ministry of Interior has been empowered to deal with any transgressions. - https://web.archive.org/web/20200526044128/https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/04/16/libya-announces-a-total-curfew-for-ten-days-as-of-tomorrow/" Libya,LBY,20200417,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"April 17 Libya’s internationally recognized government, in the west, imposed a 24-hour curfew for 10 days effective from Friday, April 17, the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) said in a statement, to try to ease the pressure on the healthcare system in the areas it controls, which include Tripoli. Only bread and food purchases are allowed in the morning. Exceptions include movement on foot to cover basic needs, such as food, between 07.00 and 12.00. The lockdown does not apply to the east of the country controlled by forces loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, or much of the south, which is beyond the control of both rival camps. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812113802/https://reliefweb.int/report/libya/covid-19-movement-restrictions-libya-mobility-restriction-dashboard-2-23-april-2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200812113850/https://www.barrons.com/news/war-torn-libya-s-unity-govt-declares-10-day-virus-lockdown-01587042607 http://web.archive.org/web/20200812113848/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-libya-curfew/libyans-rush-to-stock-up-for-ramadan-before-coronavirus-curfew-kicks-in-idUSKBN21Y2UD" Libya,LBY,20200426,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The Government of National Accord (GNA) announced that the curfew period will be extended until 17 May. The curfew will continue to be from 6 p.m until 6 a.m. The announcement indicates that all administrative institutions should continue working with 10 per cent of their workforce from 9 a.m to 12 p.m., with the exception of banks, which will be allowed to continue working until 5 p.m. during the curfew period. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514080707/https://reliefweb.int/report/libya/libya-covid-19-situation-report-no-3-27-april-2020 " Libya,LBY,20200511,H2: Testing policy,1,," Testing capacity is being increased slowly but isolation of suspected or positive cases remains a challenge. A total of 3,170 tests have been performed. Testing capacity in the country is slowly increasing with WHO providing technical support in Sebha (southern Libya). Additionally, Tripoli has established two additional laboratories to support COVID-19 testing and is upgrading two more. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520231455/https://reliefweb.int/report/libya/libya-covid-19-situation-report-no-4-12-may-2020" Libya,LBY,20200515,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"15th May UNHCR is continuing to provide support to the Libyan authorities and displaced Libyans during the COVID-19 pandemic. UNHCR and partners continue to conduct public health awareness campaigns amongst refugees, asylum seekers, through posters, text messages and social media, aimed at mitigating the risks of exposure to COVID-19. http://archive.vn/S5uCh " Libya,LBY,20200522,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"May 22 - Libya announces the launch of the ""Aspetar COVID-19"" application that helps: 1- Determine health condition. 2 - Determine the infection rate of Corona virus. 3- Communicating with doctors of the National Center for Disease Control around the clock. The National Center for Disease Control centre made the follwoing statement: ""We announce the launch of the application dedicated to the National Center for Disease Control Aspetar COVID-19, this application that will help greatly in determining your health condition if any symptoms of Corona Virus appear and connect you directly with the National Center where you can determine the risk level of your infection with the virus and enable you to communicate With the doctors of the center 24 hours a day to follow up your case or to send you to the nearest sampling center and quarantine centers if necessary"" Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20200710114432/https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/22_5_2020/" Libya,LBY,20200523,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"23 May 2020 The Libyan Interior Ministry's Coronavirus task force has called on Libyans to abide by instructions of the curfew and total lockdown during Eid Al-Fitr days. The Interior Ministry urged the residents not to go out except for necessities and to abide by cooperation with the relevant authorities to preserve their safety, instructing security apparatuses to fine and take legal procedures against the violators. Libya will see 24-hour lockdown on the three days of Eid Al-Fitr from Sunday to Tuesday. http://web.archive.org/web/20200812114050/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-interior-ministry-calls-residents-abide-total-lockdown-during-eid-al-fitr" Libya,LBY,20200528,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools remain closed until the end of May as a preventative measure, impacting the learning of 1.3 million students across country. The Ministry of Education continues distance learning and is launching distance learning for all the grades through TV. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607154116/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/covid-19_situation_report_no.4_libya_12may2020.pdf The UN-backed Libyan government on Wednesday May 27 extended a curfew for 10 days in its further efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. Other anti-virus measures include banning public gatherings and closing mosques and schools. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607154116/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/covid-19_situation_report_no.4_libya_12may2020.pdf" Libya,LBY,20200528,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On June 7 The Libyan Observer news site published that The Presidential Council extended lockdown rules as coronavirus cases continue to spread in the region despite preventive measures to contain it. Mosques and malls, in addition to other stores that do not provide essential services, such as clothing, shoes, cafes, and restaurants will remain closed, as well as all religious, national, and social gatherings and events, according to the new order. Therefore, since this is an extension, I deduced that similar commercial activities were closed between May 28 and June 7. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607162258/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/pc-extends-lockdown-another-ten-days" Libya,LBY,20200528,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On June 7 The Libyan Observer news site published that The Presidential Council extended lockdown rules as coronavirus cases continue to spread in the region despite preventive measures to contain it. All religious, national, and social gatherings and events, according to the new order. Therefore, since this is an extension, I deduced that similar commercial activities were closed between May 28 and June 7. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607162258/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/pc-extends-lockdown-another-ten-days" Libya,LBY,20200528,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The UN-backed Libyan government on Wednesday extended a curfew for 10 days in its further efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. Other anti-virus measures include banning public gatherings and closing mosques and schools. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607161423/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/28/libya-extends-curfew-over-covid-19-for-10-days/" Libya,LBY,20200528,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The Presidential Council has extended lockdown rules as coronavirus cases continue to spread in the region despite preventive measures to contain it. Curfew will continue for another ten days from 6 pm-6 am starting from Sunday, in all areas of the south as well as movement between the cities,"" the decree stated. Mosques and malls, in addition to other stores that do not provide essential services, such as clothing, shoes, cafes, and restaurants will remain closed, as well as all religious, national, and social gatherings and events, according to the new order. No explicit reference was made with respect to public transport, therefore I assumed that it continues to be compromised. Additionally, an IOM report on mobility restrictions states that in 7% of assessed locations (42 municipalities surveyed), residents were reported to be unable to move freely within the municipality (due to the mobility restrictions/curfew). Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200608211543/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/pc-extends-lockdown-another-ten-days http://web.archive.org/web/20200608211824/https://displacement.iom.int/system/tdf/reports/DTM%20Libya%20Mobility%20Restrictions%20Dashboard%20_4.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=8805" Libya,LBY,20200528,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The UN-backed Libyan government on Wednesday extended a curfew for 10 days in its further efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension of the curfew running from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. local time starts on May 28, 2020. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607161423/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/28/libya-extends-curfew-over-covid-19-for-10-days/ " Libya,LBY,20200528,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Local authorities in border cities such as Al Kufra and Al Jaghbub have implemented stricter measures by implementing municipal entry restrictions into their cities. In 24% of assessed locations by IOM, residents were reported to be unable to leave the municipality or return (due to the mobility restrictions/curfew) Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200608211824/https://displacement.iom.int/system/tdf/reports/DTM%20Libya%20Mobility%20Restrictions%20Dashboard%20_4.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=8805" Libya,LBY,20200528,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Since March due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Libya’s air, land, and maritime borders are closed. Occasionally the Libyan authorities or foreign embassies organise repatriation flights to European countries to enable the repatriation of Libyan nationals based in those countries. However, on 05 May 2020, Libyan authorities started the repatriation of Libyans stranded abroad through Misrata, Benghazi Benina, and Al Abraq airports, as well as Emsaed and Ras Ajdir land border crossing points. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607164215/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/libya http://web.archive.org/web/20200607164301/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID-19%20Movement%20Restrictions%20-%20Libya%20Mobility%20Restriction%20Dashboard%20%234%20%2807%20-%2031%20May%202020%29.pdf" Libya,LBY,20200528,E1: Income support,0,,"Could not find any information." Libya,LBY,20200528,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Could not find any information." Libya,LBY,20200528,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing capacity continues to slowly increase. Laboratory capacity to test COVID-19 samples has increased from two to six laboratories (three in Tripoli, two in Benghazi and one in Misrata) and the NCDC is establishing three additional laboratories (two in Sebha and one in Zawiya). Health authorities have also agreed to expand the testing strategy to include patients with influenza-like illness or severe acute respiratory infection, as well as migrants in the South and people in Libyan jails and detention centers. The NCDC is revising its case definitions and expanding contact tracing. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607185217/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/covid-19_situation_report_no.5_libya_27may2020.pdf" Libya,LBY,20200528,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Following WHO advice the National Centre for Disease Control agreed on a plan to increase the rate of detection and testing through expanding the case definition of suspected cases; expanding the contact tracing to include close contacts and the second contacts. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607182614/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/health_sector_bulletin_may_2020.pdf Health authorities have also agreed to expand the testing strategy to include patients with influenza-like illness or severe acute respiratory infection, as well as migrants in the South and people in Libyan jails and detention centers. The NCDC is revising its case definitions and expanding contact tracing. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200607182902/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/covid-19_situation_report_no.5_libya_27may2020.pdf" Libya,LBY,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"June 1-30 - Schools, and big shops selling non-food items such as clothing remain closed while food stores, bakeries, hospitals, pharmacies, and craft related small businesses are open. http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112829/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/DTM%20Libya%20Mobility%20Restrictions%20Dashboard_5%20Ad.pdf" Libya,LBY,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"June 1 - The High Committee to Combat Coronavirus has recommended a ban on cross-city travel and other measures as part of instructions to all municipalities to work effectively to contain the spread of Coronavirus. The recommendations were sent by the committee to the Head of Presidential Council after a meeting with the National Center for Disease Control on Sunday. The recommendations said there shouldn't be any travel among the cities of southern Libya in addition to isolating pandemic spread areas, as well as a cross-city travel ban for 10 days, with some exceptions. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200608212528/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyas-coronavirus-crisis-committee-recommends-ban-cross-city-travel" Libya,LBY,20200606,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Information is very limited: The director of the National Center for Disease Control, Badr al-Din al-Najjar, said that the disease has not yet gone out of control according to the epidemiological scale, but the situation is critical, and things must be managed in a correct and sound way, indicating that the monitoring and investigation teams are making great efforts in tracking contacts and their quarantine. Given the scarcity of information, Indicators kept as it: http://web.archive.org/web/20200710114243/https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/13_6_2020/" Libya,LBY,20200606,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Information is very limited: The director of the National Center for Disease Control, Badr al-Din al-Najjar, said that the disease has not yet gone out of control according to the epidemiological scale, but the situation is critical, and things must be managed in a correct and sound way, indicating that the monitoring and investigation teams are making great efforts in tracking contacts and their quarantine. Given the scarcity of information, Indicators kept as it: http://web.archive.org/web/20200710114243/https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/13_6_2020/" Libya,LBY,20200619,C1: School closing,3,1,"19th June- UNESCO School Closure Tracker shows nationwide closures for Libya http://archive.vn/dOUop" Libya,LBY,20200626,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"June 26 - With the country’s Coronavirus cases still increasing, Libya’s Tripoli-based government extended the country’s (west and south) 8pm to 6am curfew for another ten days from tomorrow – taking it to 7 July. The government also imposed a 24-hour weekend ban for the second weekend running to reduce socialising. Movement between cities is also prohibited. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200710113908/https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/06/26/as-cases-rise-to-698-tripoli-extends-coronavirus-curfew-until-7-july/" Libya,LBY,20200626,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"June 26 - With the country’s Coronavirus cases still increasing, Libya’s Tripoli-based government extended the country’s (west and south) 8pm to 6am curfew for another ten days from tomorrow – taking it to 7 July. The government also imposed a 24-hour weekend ban for the second weekend running to reduce socialising. Movement between cities is also prohibited. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200710113908/https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/06/26/as-cases-rise-to-698-tripoli-extends-coronavirus-curfew-until-7-july/" Libya,LBY,20200627,C1: School closing,3,1,"July 6 - On Monday, the UN-backed government extended nationwide curfew for 10 days in further efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, with some precautionary measures already in place for a time, including ban on public gatherings. Libyan officials issued orders to close the country's boundaries, suspend schools and mosques, ban public gatherings, and impose a curfew as part of preventive measures to halt the pandemic of the COVID-19 throughout the nation. Link: (1st link is government decision - would be great to have arabic speaker to double check) http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112501/https://menafn.com/1100446363/Libyas-COVID-19-infections-jump-by-71-to-1117 http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112718/https://www.facebook.com/LibyanGovernment/posts/3146271395492945" Libya,LBY,20200627,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Curfew is geographically targeted from June 27: East - From 7PM to 7AM West - From 8PM to 6AM Lockdown in Fridays and Saturdays South - Complete lockdown http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112828/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/DTM%20Libya%20Mobility%20Restrictions%20Dashboard_5%20Ad.pdf" Libya,LBY,20200627,E1: Income support,0,,"Could not find any information. " Libya,LBY,20200627,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Could not find any information. " Libya,LBY,20200630,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued information on coronavirus is provided. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200806201721/https://covid19.ly/" Libya,LBY,20200706,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"July 6 - On Monday, the UN-backed government extended nationwide curfew for 10 days in further efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, with some precautionary measures already in place for a time, including ban on public gatherings. Libyan officials issued orders to close the country's boundaries, suspend schools and mosques, ban public gatherings, and impose a curfew as part of preventive measures to halt the pandemic of the COVID-19 throughout the nation. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112501/https://menafn.com/1100446363/Libyas-COVID-19-infections-jump-by-71-to-1117 http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112718/https://www.facebook.com/LibyanGovernment/posts/3146271395492945" Libya,LBY,20200706,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On July 6, the UN-backed government extended nationwide curfew for 10 days in further efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, with some precautionary measures already in place for a time, including ban on public gatherings. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112501/https://menafn.com/1100446363/Libyas-COVID-19-infections-jump-by-71-to-1117" Libya,LBY,20200706,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"July 6 - On Monday, the UN-backed government extended nationwide curfew for 10 days in with curfew from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am as of Tuesday, July 07. The government allowed mosques to open for Fajr and Friday prayers after taking all precautionary measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112820/https://pbs.twimg.com/hashflag/config-2020-07-10-11.json" Libya,LBY,20200706,C8: International travel controls,4,,"July 6 - On Monday, the UN-backed government extended nationwide curfew for 10 days in further efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, with some precautionary measures already in place for a time, including ban on public gatherings. Libyan officials issued orders to close the country's boundaries, suspend schools and mosques, ban public gatherings, and impose a curfew as part of preventive measures to halt the pandemic of the COVID-19 throughout the nation. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112501/https://menafn.com/1100446363/Libyas-COVID-19-infections-jump-by-71-to-1117 http://web.archive.org/web/20200710112718/https://www.facebook.com/LibyanGovernment/posts/3146271395492945" Libya,LBY,20200707,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Libyan authorities allowed certain businesses, including restaurants and cafes, to reopen under strict conditions. Customers are not allowed to eat inside restaurants and meals are either handed over to customers outside or delivered. Only half of the workers are allowed to be present at the same time, along with strict controls related to sterilization and disinfection. Violators are fined or even have their licenses revoked. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200710113042/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/07/c_139195159.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20200710113059/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/07/c_139195159.htm" Libya,LBY,20200709,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"July 9 - The National Centre for Disease Control has published on its websites a series of pamphlets (from the WHO) with FAQs regarding COVID-19 as well as basic prevention and sanitary measures to adopt, as well as data on the spread of the virus (also coming from the WHO). Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200710114459/https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/coronavirus-covid-19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200710114451/https://ncdc.org.ly/Ar/situation-by-who/" Libya,LBY,20200710,C1: School closing,3,1,"Libya’s Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18. Educational institutions, cafes, restaurants, events halls, clubs, entertainment centres and commercial outlets will remain closed as well. (image of the presidential council’s statement is in this news article) https://web.archive.org/web/20200719013234/https://tabadul.tv/en/2020/07/18/libyas-internationally-recognized-government-to-extend-curfew-hours/" Libya,LBY,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Libya’s Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18. Educational institutions, cafes, restaurants, events halls, clubs, entertainment centres and commercial outlets will remain closed, but exceptions are made for food companies and outlets, bakeries, petrol stations – during non-curfew hours. (image of the presidential council’s statement is in this news article) https://web.archive.org/web/20200719013234/https://tabadul.tv/en/2020/07/18/libyas-internationally-recognized-government-to-extend-curfew-hours/" Libya,LBY,20200710,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Libya’s Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18. (image of the presidential council’s statement is in this news article) https://web.archive.org/web/20200719013234/https://tabadul.tv/en/2020/07/18/libyas-internationally-recognized-government-to-extend-curfew-hours/" Libya,LBY,20200710,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Libya’s Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18. (image of the presidential council’s statement is in this news article) https://web.archive.org/web/20200719013234/https://tabadul.tv/en/2020/07/18/libyas-internationally-recognized-government-to-extend-curfew-hours/" Libya,LBY,20200710,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The true spread of the disease in Libya may still be understated because continued hostilities and restricted access to testing across the country, as well as limitations in data compilation https://web.archive.org/web/20200719013325/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Libya,LBY,20200718,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Libya’s Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord gave instructions to extend the general country-wide curfew for 15 days effective from Saturday, July 18. (image of the presidential council’s statement is in this news article) https://web.archive.org/web/20200719013234/https://tabadul.tv/en/2020/07/18/libyas-internationally-recognized-government-to-extend-curfew-hours/" Libya,LBY,20200727,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Libya resumes flight to Turkey on 27 July. http://archive.vn/xONCB" Libya,LBY,20200807,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"As the spread of Libya’s Coronavirus seems to be out of control, the Tripoli government extended the existing curfew for another ten days from today (until 17 August) and made the wearing of masks in public mandatory, nd introduced fines for infringements. A LD 500 fine has been introduced with the possibility of the withdrawal of a trading licence and the shutting down of the commercial premises for a month – for not imposing mask-wearing. On the other hand, a LD 250 fine can be imposed for not wearing a mask in public transport. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010174835/https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/08/07/as-libyas-coronavirus-spirals-out-of-control-libyas-curfew-extended-masks-made-mandatory-fines-to-be-imposed-for-public-and-shopkeepers/" Libya,LBY,20200817,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Night-time curfews across the country are often not respected, and there is a requirement to wear face masks in public spaces in western Libya but not in the east. The two parts of the country are run by separate administrations. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010175309/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-libya/pandemic-starts-to-surge-in-conflict-hit-libya-idUKKCN25D1UY" Libya,LBY,20200818,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"In western Libya, people are required to wear face masks in public areas. In the east, which is run by a different administration, there is no such law. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010174307/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/stop-partying-libyan-doctors-warn-public-covid-cases-surge" Libya,LBY,20200826,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Amid the curfew imposed on 26th August 2020, required work capacity is 30% from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm, calling on relevant authorities to monitor the implementation of the curfew and to take action against the violators. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907121228/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-presidential-council-imposes-total-curfew-4-days" Libya,LBY,20200826,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From 26th August 2020, The Libyan Presidential Council imposed a four-day total curfew starting 6.00 pm, saying this curfew would be followed by a ten-day 9.00 pm-to-6.00am curfew while keeping a 24-hour curfew on Fridays and Saturdays weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907121228/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-presidential-council-imposes-total-curfew-4-days" Libya,LBY,20200830,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Following the four-day curfew on 26th August, there will be a ten-day 9.00 pm-to-6.00am curfew while keeping a 24-hour curfew on Fridays and Saturdays weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907121228/https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libyan-presidential-council-imposes-total-curfew-4-days" Libya,LBY,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 1st September 2020, 'Most of high schools in Libya reopened... for the new semester with precautionary measures against COVID-19 as authorities plan to reopen all schools by the end of this year'. Not specified whether universities and kindergartens/nurseries have also opened. Children have the option of studying from home, and protective measures including the provision of hand sanitiser will be in place for those in school. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907120135/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/01/c_139334246.htm " Libya,LBY,20200922,C1: School closing,2,1,"Some schools will be opened later in the year. There is no change from the previous measures." Libya,LBY,20201004,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Libya's Tripoli-based internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) has regularly imposed a complete four-day to week-long lockdown in the capital city due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Further similar measures could likely be imposed in the coming days and weeks, depending on the disease activity. Authorities have also ordered the closure of stores, except those that provide essential goods and services. When a complete lockdown is not in place, officials impose a daily 2100-0600 curfew, with a 24-hour curfew on Fridays and Saturdays. Individuals and businesses that violate the edict may face fines. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010160547/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions" Libya,LBY,20201004,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic flights have reportedly resumed among cities in the western and eastern cities of the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010160547/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions" Libya,LBY,20201004,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government in eastern Libya, led by the Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, has reopened land, air, and sea borders as of Oct. 4. Travellers to Benghazi and other areas in eastern Libya under the LNA must provide a negative test of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) taken no more than 48 hours prior to travel before they are allowed entry. The GNA resumed flights at Mitiga International Airport (MJI) beginning Aug. 9. Select commercial flights have been operating between Istanbul and MJI since the reopening of the airport in early August. In September, Emsaed PoE has been open for entry and exit while Ras Ajdir POE remained closed with occasional exceptions granted for returning Libyans during the reporting period. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010160547/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions http://web.archive.org/web/20201010155644/https://migration.iom.int/reports/libya-%E2%80%94-mobility-restriction-dashboard-8-1-30-september-2020" Libya,LBY,20201008,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The total lockdown in Tripoli was scheduled to end on 8 Oct. Given the next day that mosques in and around the Libyan capital city have been authorised to reopen, the complete lockdown should not have been extended. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010160547/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions" Libya,LBY,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Mosques reopened in and around the Libyan capital on 9 October Friday, with the faithful wearing face masks, observing social distancing and bringing their own prayer mats. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010154955/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1746576/middle-east " Libya,LBY,20201010,C1: School closing,2,1,"Many of Libya's schools remain closed and some have been adapted to host new-displaced people. According to the IOM report, since 31 August, high schools in Libya have resumed studying while primary and middle schools remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010155644/https://migration.iom.int/reports/libya-%E2%80%94-mobility-restriction-dashboard-8-1-30-september-2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20201010154720/https://reliefweb.int/report/libya/libya-population-movement-operation-update-report-dref-operation-n-mdrly002-operation" Libya,LBY,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Mosques reopened in and around the Libyan capital Friday almost seven months after they were ordered to close as part of strict curbs to rein in the Covid-19 pandemic, with the faithful wearing face masks, observing social distancing and bringing their own prayer mats. The guidelines restrict numbers in mosques for prayers to half pre-coronavirus levels. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010154955/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1746576/middle-east " Libya,LBY,20201011,C1: School closing,2,1,"School closing seem to remain varied by region, although those that have opened are trying a variety of measures. ""With the number of cases surging unhindered across... [Libya's] schools have tried different tactics from opening outside to seeking donations for extra disinfectants and facemasks to allow teaching indoors."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201019121013if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-libya-schools/pandemic-adds-to-war-in-keeping-libyan-children-out-of-school-idUSKBN26X1OZ" Libya,LBY,20201011,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Nothing specific enacted after Tripoli's lockdown finished last week. Return to what has been the standard for the last several months. " Libya,LBY,20201011,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Tripoli has reopened mosques, but no sources found for any change of policy outside of the capital. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019121701/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1746576/middle-east" Libya,LBY,20201011,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy found" Libya,LBY,20201011,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No policy change found " Libya,LBY,20201011,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy found" Libya,LBY,20201011,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"This ""targeted"" can be confusing in relation to other factors. While it seems that Eastern Libya is opening up travel, while the Western Tripoli government is restricting travel between cities We may need a stronger assessment of what we mean by ""Libya"" seeing as there are conflicting governments and regions. If we are assessing the Tripoli-UN government only (as most other columns have when assessing policy declarations and commitments), then this should be considered a general restriction (as it applies generally through the Tripoli government's held area). http://web.archive.org/web/20201010160547/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions" Libya,LBY,20201011,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Select flights from Istanbul (and perhaps others) continue to be running, but broadly flights most countries are not running. " Libya,LBY,20201011,E1: Income support,0,,"No economic policy change detected, although Libyan oil has restarted within the last several days, which is expected to have wide ranging effects on the incoming economy and policy. " Libya,LBY,20201011,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No economic policy change detected" Libya,LBY,20201011,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The UN backed government continues their awareness campaign both in person and online. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019122423/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/bi_weekly_operational_update_health_sector_1-15_october_2020.pdf" Libya,LBY,20201011,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing is limited, especially geographically. No change in qualification for testing detected https://web.archive.org/web/20201019122423/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/bi_weekly_operational_update_health_sector_1-15_october_2020.pdf" Libya,LBY,20201011,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Limited contract tracing continues https://web.archive.org/web/20201019122423/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/bi_weekly_operational_update_health_sector_1-15_october_2020.pdf" Libya,LBY,20201011,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Nothing found that updates the report from August mandating masks be worn in public places. Granted, since the country is divided and under separate governments, I've classified it as targeted. But the proclamation is a general one from the Tripoli government. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019123943/https://www.libyaherald.com/2020/08/07/as-libyas-coronavirus-spirals-out-of-control-libyas-curfew-extended-masks-made-mandatory-fines-to-be-imposed-for-public-and-shopkeepers/" Libya,LBY,20201020,C1: School closing,2,1,"Most of high schools in Libya reopened on Monday for the new semester with precautionary measures against COVID-19. According to Juma, undersecretary of the Education Ministry of the UN-backed government, returning to school this year is optional for students and they can choose whether to go back to school or not. Ahmad Masoud, head of the National Center of Examinations of the Education Ministry, said that all protective measures have been taken to reopen schools, including providing sanitizers, face masks and thermometers to teachers and students alike. Fat'hi al-Hariri, principal of a secondary school for girls, said that reopening schools this year is a challenge for authorities. He added that in order to keep a proper physical distance at school, they plan to reduce the number of students in all classrooms by half. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028092945/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/2020-09/01/c_139334246.htm" Libya,LBY,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new update can be found." Libya,LBY,20201020,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Travel between cities in western Libya, the use of public transportation, social gatherings, and the operation of nonessential businesses remain prohibited until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028104600/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions" Libya,LBY,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0," Libya's Tripoli-based internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) has regularly imposed a complete four-day to week-long lockdown in the capital city due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Authorities have also ordered the closure of stores, except those that provide essential goods and services. When a complete lockdown is not in place, officials impose a daily 2100-0600 curfew, with a 24-hour curfew on Fridays and Saturdays. Individuals and businesses that violate the edict may face fines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028104600/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions " Libya,LBY,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Libya's Tripoli-based internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) has regularly imposed a complete four-day to week-long lockdown in the capital city due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Further similar measures could likely be imposed in the coming days and weeks, depending on the disease activity. Authorities have also ordered the closure of stores, except those that provide essential goods and services. When a complete lockdown is not in place, officials impose a daily 2100-0600 curfew, with a 24-hour curfew on Fridays and Saturdays. Individuals and businesses that violate the edict may face fines. Travel between cities in western Libya, the use of public transportation, social gatherings, and the operation of nonessential businesses remain prohibited until further notice. Businesses supplying essential goods and services remain operational. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028104600/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions " Libya,LBY,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,," Select commercial flights have been operating between Istanbul and MJI since the reopening of the airport in early August. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028104600/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions" Libya,LBY,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No change in policy can be found." Libya,LBY,20201029,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in the policy can be found on the web." Libya,LBY,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1," Prayer in places of worship is allowed but social distancing measures should be followed. Restaurants and cafes are allowed to reopen, however people are not allowed to dine inside. Barbershops, and non-essential businesses are closed until further notice. Public parks and meat markets are closed until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108112323if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country " Libya,LBY,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," Public, cultural, sports and social events are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108112323if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1," Prayer in places of worship is allowed but social distancing measures should be followed. Restaurants and cafes are allowed to reopen, however people are not allowed to dine inside. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108112323if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201029,C8: International travel controls,3,," Libya's land, sea, and air borders are closed to all except essential traffic. All international flights have been suspended until further notice. Tourists banned indefinitely in Libya. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108112323if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""While capacity for testing continued to slowly increase, with an additional three labs in September, only 15 labs are operational out of a total of 25 and testing remains concentrated in Tripoli and Benghazi. Furthermore, many primary health care (PHC) facilities that were functioning prior to COVID-19 have since been closed. For example, out of 92 PHC facilities in Tripoli functioning before the outbreak, only 54 are still operational. Closures are due mainly to shortages of PPE and infection, protection and control measures, as well as delays or cuts to staff salaries."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201108111018/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/libya/card/3RF6JPg8pc/" Libya,LBY,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when in public settings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108111919/https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-libya It is mandatory to wear face masks when out in public. Fines will be given to those who do not comply. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108112323/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country " Libya,LBY,20201109,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools are only partially open - UN (14 November 2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20201115072341/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Libya,LBY,20201109,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No new update can be found." Libya,LBY,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No improvement observed." Libya,LBY,20201116,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools are only partially open - UN (15 November 2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20201201050755/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Libya,LBY,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Prayer in places of worship is allowed but social distancing measures should be followed. Restaurants and cafes are allowed to reopen, however people are not allowed to dine inside. Barbershops, and non-essential businesses are closed until further notice. Public parks and meat markets are closed until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108112323if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public, cultural, sports and social events are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108112323if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Libyan authorities have taken a series of precautionary measures against the pandemic, including closing the country's borders, shutting down schools and mosques, banning public gatherings and imposing a curfew, https://web.archive.org/web/20201201053144/https://www.sify.com/news/libya-reports-970-new-covid-19-cases-news-international-ulmfkkdbfidde.html" Libya,LBY,20201116,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Travel between cities in western Libya, the use of public transportation, social gatherings, and the operation of nonessential businesses remain prohibited until further notice https://web.archive.org/web/20201201053526/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions " Libya,LBY,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Prayer in places of worship is allowed but social distancing measures should be followed. Restaurants and cafes are allowed to reopen, however people are not allowed to dine inside. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108112323if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Libya's Tripoli-based internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) has regularly imposed a complete four-day to week-long lockdown in the capital city due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Further similar measures could likely be imposed in the coming days and weeks, depending on the disease activity. Authorities have also ordered the closure of stores, except those that provide essential goods and services. When a complete lockdown is not in place, officials impose a daily 2100-0600 curfew, with a 24-hour curfew on Fridays and Saturdays. Individuals and businesses that violate the edict may face fines. Travel between cities in western Libya, the use of public transportation, social gatherings, and the operation of nonessential businesses remain prohibited until further notice. Businesses supplying essential goods and services remain operational. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201053526/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions " Libya,LBY,20201116,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The GNA resumed flights at Mitiga International Airport (MJI) beginning Aug. 9. Select commercial flights have been operating between Istanbul and MJI since the reopening of the airport in early August. Travelers began to cross between Tunisia and Libya again on Saturday after a seven-month border closure due to novel coronavirus restrictions was lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201053604/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/11/14/Coronavirus-Tunisia-Libya-border-reopens-after-seven-months; https://web.archive.org/web/20201201053526/https://www.worldaware.com/warning-alert-authorities-libya-maintaining-varied-levels-covid-19-related-restrictions" Libya,LBY,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"No info found demonstrating income support " Libya,LBY,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No data found" Libya,LBY,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The UN backed government continues their awareness campaign both in person and online. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201054621/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/health_sector_bulletin_november_2020.pdf " Libya,LBY,20201116,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Testing is limited, especially geographically. No change in qualification for testing detected""; No new data found on testing policy hence carrying over data from prior weeks. Libyan medical authorities have increased random COVID-19 testing and sample collection, hoping it will help curb the spread of the virus, mainly in the capital which has the highest rate of infections. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019122423/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/bi_weekly_operational_update_health_sector_1-15_october_2020.pdf; https://web.archive.org/web/20201201061158/https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/2634266/libya-increases-random-testing-combat-covid-19 " Libya,LBY,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Coding change as I am unable to find any contract tracing info for Libra. Prior notes from coders refers to testing labs and not contact tracing" Libya,LBY,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Unable to find any new data around mask policies. Going to go with the prior coding. Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when in public settings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108111919/https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-libya It is mandatory to wear face masks when out in public. Fines will be given to those who do not comply. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108112323/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy, school are only partially open - UN https://web.archive.org/web/20201207104229/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Libya,LBY,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1," Restaurants and cafes are allowed to reopen, however people are not allowed to dine inside. Barbershops, and non-essential businesses are closed until further notice. Public parks and meat markets are closed until further notice - updated on 10 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201212100900/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public, cultural, sports and social events remain banned - updated on 10 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201212100900if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in previous policy. Lockdown is indefinitely in Libya - updated on 10 December 2020" Libya,LBY,20201201,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No change in policy." Libya,LBY,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Prayer in places of worship is allowed but social distancing measures should be followed. Restaurants and cafes are allowed to reopen, however people are not allowed to dine inside - updated on 10 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201212100900if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in policy." Libya,LBY,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in previous policy. Libya's land, sea, and air borders are closed to all except essential traffic. All international flights have been suspended until further notice. Tourists banned indefinitely in Libya - updated on 10 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201212100900if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201201,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change can be found." Libya,LBY,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It is mandatory to wear face masks when out in public. Fines will be given to those who do not comply - updated on 10 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201212100900if_/https://visalist.io/emergency/lockdown/libya-country" Libya,LBY,20201201,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No information on vaccine availability in Libya. " Libya,LBY,20201211,C1: School closing,3,1,"Academic Break - UN https://web.archive.org/web/20201207104229/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200126,C8: International travel controls,1,,"http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/corona_virus_press_release_english.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/advices%20for%20sri%20lankan%20students.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Sri Lankan government starts daily situation reports and urge caution. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504162625/http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225&Itemid=487&lang=en" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200129,C8: International travel controls,1,,"http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/rd%20pd%20letter%201.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200130,C8: International travel controls,1,,"http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/advices%20for%20sri%20lankan%20students.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200206,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Government issues initial testing and contact tracing protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20200329223450/http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/revisionsummary.pdf " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200206,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Government issues initial testing and contact tracing protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20200329223450/http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/revisionsummary.pdf " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200210,C8: International travel controls,1,,"http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/instructions%20to%20flight%20from%20china%20_10.2.2020_final1.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200224,C8: International travel controls,2,,"http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/follow-up-of-sri-lankan-nationals-and-other-foreign-nationals-returning-from-high-risk-areas-for-ongoing-corona-virus-covid-19-transmission.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200313,C1: School closing,2,1,"All government schools will be temporarily closed from tomorrow (13) till 20 April, the Ministry of Education announced. Further, the Catholic Education Office of Colombo announced all private and international schools in Colombo will be closed from 13 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504162339/https://colombogazette.com/2020/03/12/government-schools-to-be-closed-till-april/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 14 March, Sri Lanka banned public events and gatherings for 2 weeks. These included festivals, meeting and funeral gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408194539/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-sri-lanka-bans-public-events-as-cases-rises-to-8/article31069806.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20200504142312/https://menafn.com/1099853074/Sri-Lanka-Mass-gatherings-banned-for-two-weeks Sri Lanka has been under a 24-hour curfew since March 20. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504143121/https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-sri-lanka-to-lift-nationwide-curfew-on-april-27-829717.html" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200314,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From 14 March, Sri Lanka banned public events and gatherings for 2 weeks. These included festivals, meeting and funeral gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408194539/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-sri-lanka-bans-public-events-as-cases-rises-to-8/article31069806.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20200504142312/https://menafn.com/1099853074/Sri-Lanka-Mass-gatherings-banned-for-two-weeks Sri Lanka has been under a 24-hour curfew since March 20. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504143121/https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-sri-lanka-to-lift-nationwide-curfew-on-april-27-829717.html" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All travel beginning from Iran, Italy and South Korea to Sri Lanka was banned from 14 March 2020. It was extended to the United Kingdom, Belgium and Norway on 16 March. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504145327/http://www.caa.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=158&Itemid=1694" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From 14 March, Sri Lanka announcements start increasing. Since then the President and Ministry of Health have been quite active on social media. This continued throughout the nationwide curfew which started on 20 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504162625/http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225&Itemid=487&lang=en https://web.archive.org/web/20200504163456/https://twitter.com/gotabayar https://web.archive.org/web/20200504163534/https://twitter.com/moh_srilanka https://web.archive.org/web/20200408194539/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-sri-lanka-bans-public-events-as-cases-rises-to-8/article31069806.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20200504143121/https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-sri-lanka-to-lift-nationwide-curfew-on-april-27-829717.html " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"From 17 March, Sri Lanka declares a three-day public holiday due to concerns over virus; Tweet from President: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504140311/https://twitter.com/GotabayaR/status/1239723045004038145 From 20 March, Sri-Lanka had a ""Work from home"" week until 27/03. This was further extended till 03 April and then till 20 April https://web.archive.org/web/20200504135826/https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/sri-lanka-govt-declares-work-from-home-week/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504135854/https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-extends-coronavirus-curfews-work-from-home-till-apr-03-to-bottle-covid-19-with-count-at-106-62371/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504140719/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/04/13/sri-lanka-extends-work-from-home-policy-till-april-20" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools and universities in Sri Lanka have been closed from 18 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504161932/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-pandemic-sri-lanka-schools-close-weeks-200318120811102.html From 20 March Sri Lanka has been under nationwide curfew, which meant that schools remained closed. https://www.president.gov.lk/island-wide-curfew-imposed/ (not archivable) The Sri Lankan government is expected to reconsider its decision to open universities and schools on 11 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504162142/https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20200425104932101" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On 18 March, Sri Lanka has declared police curfew in several areas in the Puttalam district https://web.archive.org/web/20200504155235/https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-declares-curfew-to-fight-coronavirus-in-puttalam-59868/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 18 March, Sri Lanka has declared police curfew in several areas in the Puttalam district https://web.archive.org/web/20200504155235/https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-declares-curfew-to-fight-coronavirus-in-puttalam-59868/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"From 19 March, all international Airports in Sri Lanka have been closed for operation of inward international commercial passenger flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504145327/http://www.caa.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=158&Itemid=1694" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200320,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 20 March Sri Lanka imposed nationwide curfew. Though no specific statement about public transit was made, statements on the same day include public transportation as an ""essential service,"" for which ""continuous supply"" should be ensured. https://www.president.gov.lk/island-wide-curfew-imposed/ (not archivable), https://www.president.gov.lk/march-20th-to-27th-declared-as-work-from-home-week/ (not archivable) https://web.archive.org/web/20200408183923/https://news.lk/news/political-current-affairs/item/29803-navy-engaged-in-a-programme-of-disinfecting-inter-provincial-main-passenger-bus-terminal-colombo Further, the President tweeted asking people that still use public transport to keep at least one metre distance; https://web.archive.org/web/20200322145647/https://twitter.com/GotabayaR/status/1241731600636772353" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200320,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On 20 March Sri Lanka imposed nationwide curfew till 6am on 23 March. https://www.president.gov.lk/island-wide-curfew-imposed/ (not archivable)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 20 March Sri Lanka imposed nationwide curfew till 6am on 23 March. https://www.president.gov.lk/island-wide-curfew-imposed/ (not archivable)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200323,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Government reimposes curfew, bans inter-district travel in districts of Colombo, Gampaha Puttalam and all the 5 districts in the Northern Province (including public transport -> ""completely prohibited."" This was further verified by Facebook comments on the page of the National Transportation Board); https://www.president.gov.lk/announcement-on-curfew-2/ (not archivable); https://web.archive.org/web/20200323100917/https:/twitter.com/GotabayaR/status/1241992116802179072" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200324,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On 24 March, residents under curfew in Colombo, Gampaha Puttalam and all the 5 districts in the Northern Province were allowed to briefly leave their homes for 6 hours to get essential goods. https://www.president.gov.lk/announcement-on-curfew-2/ (not archivable); https://web.archive.org/web/20200323100917/https:/twitter.com/GotabayaR/status/1241992116802179072" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On 27 March, the curfew was lifted for 6 hours in Colombo, Gampaha Puttalam and all the 5 districts in the Northern Province. In the remaining districts, curfew was lifted for 6 hours on 26 March. These exceptions were made to allow people to purchase essential goods and supplies. https://www.president.gov.lk/announcement-on-curfew-2/ (not archivable); " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200327,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Government extends curfew nationwide until further notice. ""While the curfew is in force no one should be on the roads at their freewill. Only the delivery vehicles permitted by the Task Force are allowed to ply. No other vehicle will be allowed on public roads without a valid curfew pass.""; https://www.president.gov.lk/nouncement-on-curfew/ (not archivable) The curfew has since been extended till 20 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504140719/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/04/13/sri-lanka-extends-work-from-home-policy-till-april-20 " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200327,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Department of Epidemiology posts Exposure History of Covid-19 diagnosed cases of Sri Lanka as of 27/03/2020; http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/connections%20new%20v02.pdf (not archivable)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On 30 March, curfew was lifted in some districts for 8 hours to allow people to purchase essential goods/supplies. https://www.president.gov.lk/updated-announcement-on-curfew-2/ (not archivable)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200330,E1: Income support,0,,"The President recently announced on March 30 that cash transfer payments totaling around 0.1 percent of GDP will be made to vulnerable groups. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#S" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Nationwide curfew was lifted between 6am and 2pm to allow for essential goods/supplies and then reimposed, but curfew remained in place the entire day in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutura, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna (""High risk zones"") https://www.president.gov.lk/curfew-notice-april-1st/ (not archivable, date: 01.04.)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200406,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Nationwide curfew was lifted between 6am and 2pm to allow people to buy essential goods/supplies and then reimposed, but curfew remained in place the entire day in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutura, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna (""High risk zones"") https://www.president.gov.lk/curfew-notice-april-1st/ (not archivable, date: 01.04.)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200406,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Government revises initial testing and contact tracing protocols, but keeps contact follow-up recommendation the same; https://web.archive.org/web/20200408200138/http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/revisionsummary.pdf " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200407,H2: Testing policy,2,,"LKA updates testing policy, lists a number of cases for tests. Confirmed contact or prior travel to risk region no longer required for tests. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408202059/http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/images/pdf/Circulars/Corona_virus/scan164.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Traveling to and from all districts has been completely prohibited except for the purpose of providing essential services.; https://www.president.gov.lk/updated-announcement-on-curfew-3/ (not archivable)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200409,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Link: thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/04/13/sri-lanka-extends-work-from-home-policy-till-april-20 Quote: ""The Government has issued guidelines to heads of state entities especially in the district of Colombo as to how to resume work after the curfew is lifted on Wednesday"" (which means curfew implemented until Tuesday) Link: https://www.president.gov.lk/state-bodies-told-how-to-resume-work-once-curfew-relaxed/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200409,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Nationwide curfew was lifted between 6am and 4pm to allow for purchasing of essential goods/supplies and then reimposed, but curfew remained in place the entire day in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna (""High risk zones"") https://www.president.gov.lk/updated-announcement-on-curfew-3/ (not archivable, date: 08.04.)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200409,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511233312/https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/opinion/3518-sri-lanka-has-been-successful-in-countering-covid-19 Source 2: https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-coronavirus-contact-tracing-gaps-plugged-as-incubation-of-sars-cov-2-suspected-to-top-20-days-64717/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200409,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511233312/https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/opinion/3518-sri-lanka-has-been-successful-in-countering-covid-19 Source 2: https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-coronavirus-contact-tracing-gaps-plugged-as-incubation-of-sars-cov-2-suspected-to-top-20-days-64717/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200409,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511233312/https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/opinion/3518-sri-lanka-has-been-successful-in-countering-covid-19 Source 2: https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-coronavirus-contact-tracing-gaps-plugged-as-incubation-of-sars-cov-2-suspected-to-top-20-days-64717/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200411,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew lifted and reimposed after 10 hours, travel remains suspended; https://www.president.gov.lk/updated-announcement-on-curfew-4/ (not archivable)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200415,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew lifted and reimposed after 10 hours, travel remains suspended; https://www.president.gov.lk/updated-announcement-on-curfew-5/ (not archivable)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200416,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Nationwide curfew was lifted between 6am and 4pm to allow people to acquire essential goods/supplies and then reimposed, but curfew remained in place the entire day in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna (""High risk zones"") https://www.president.gov.lk/updated-announcement-on-curfew-4/ (not archivable, date: 11.04.)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Quote: The Sri Lankan government will reconsider its decision to open universities and schools on 11 May on account of the sudden rise of the number of COVID-19 patients in Colombo, writes Kelum Bandara for the Daily Mirror. Link: https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20200425104932101 Note: The above link validates that schools and universities are closed until 25th April. Initial closure quote: Sri Lanka schools close for five weeks. All schools and universities in the country are now closed as it braces for a rise in coronavirus cases. Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-pandemic-sri-lanka-schools-close-weeks-200318120811102.html?utm_source=website&utm_medium=article_page&utm_campaign=read_more_links Quote (April 25th): Schools, universities, tuition classes and other education institutes and cinemas will remain closed until further notice. Link: https://www.president.gov.lk/regulations-to-maintain-normalcy-in-civilian-life-during-curfew-period/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Restrictions on public events still in place." Sri Lanka,LKA,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"While the government recommends not gathering and enforces very strict curfews, it does not seem like there are specific restrictions on private gatherings." Sri Lanka,LKA,20200418,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Quote: ""Busses, vans and rail carriages should transport only the half of the passengers of the full capacity."" Link: https://www.president.gov.lk/curfew-regulations-relaxed-to-restore-normalcy-in-civilian-life/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew lifted in some districts, but movements between districts continue to be banned except for essential services including office work.; https://www.president.gov.lk/curfew-regulations-relaxed-to-restore-normalcy-in-civilian-life/ (not archivable)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Sr Lankan government imposed a ban on all passenger flights and ships. However, few commercial flights (Sri Lankan Airlines and Qatar Airways allowed to operate for a limited period of time). Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html Limited flights (Link 1): https://lk.usembassy.gov/health%e2%80%afalert-u-s-embassy-colombo-sri-lanka-april-15-2020/ (Link 2): https://lk.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-colombo-sri-lanka-april-22-2020/ " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200420,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Sri Lanka lifts nationwide curfew, but curfew remains in place in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy, Kegalle and Ampara; https://www.president.gov.lk/curfew-regulations-relaxed-to-restore-normalcy-in-civilian-life/ (not archivable, date of press release: 18 April)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200422,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200601223432/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May26_1590508737CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200422,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Quote: ""Secretaries to Ministries and heads of Department and other organizations should meet from April 22nd to plan out future arrangements. The heads of state entities in the district of Colombo are advised to convene meetings of their deputies and other high ranking officers on April 22, 23 and 24 to decide the number of staff to be called for work, categories of employees to be called and the nature of their responsibilities."" Link: https://www.president.gov.lk/state-bodies-told-how-to-resume-work-once-curfew-relaxed/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200424,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Sri Lanka reimposes national curfew after spike in new cases, curfew in place until Monday; Sri Lanka lifts nationwide curfew, but curfew remains in place in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy, Kegalle and Ampara; https://apnews.com/67f320e4e58112675f4880e979a35a2b (not archivable); https://web.archive.org/web/20200426181053/https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/asia-today-sri-lanka-reimposes-curfew-12-cases-70343358" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200424,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200522000200/https://www.hlb.global/sri-lanka-tax-and-financial-measures-associated-with-covid-19/ The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has introduced a wide range of fiscal and financial concessions for business activities including self – employment businesses and individuals who have been affected by COVID – 19. Eligible Businesses / Sectors Tourism, direct and indirect export-related businesses including apparel, IT, tea, spices, plantation and related logistic suppliers. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) engaged in business sectors such as manufacturing, services, agriculture (including processing), construction, value addition and trading businesses including authorised domestic pharmaceutical suppliers with turnover below Rs. 1 bn. Self-employment businesses and individuals who have lost their jobs or income. Foreign currency earners (individuals and corporates) who have to repay loans in foreign currency. However, this facility is not applicable for import facilities other than pharmaceutical drugs, medical equipment, food, fertilizer and essential raw materials and machinery and equipment. Concessions for Existing Performing Loans A six-month debt moratorium on the leasing rentals of all three-wheelers, school vans, lorries, small goods transport vehicles and buses and related assets such as motor bikes and taxies operated by the self-employed / owners. A debt moratorium until 30.05.2020 on personal loans granted to all private sector nonexecutive employees. A three-month debt moratorium for all personal loans and leasing where the granted amount is less than Rs. 1 million. A six-month debt moratorium for affected industries in small & medium enterprises, tourism, apparel, plantation, IT and related logistic service providers. A six-month debt moratorium for all other eligible businesses/sectors. Permanent Overdraft facilities falling due for settlement or maturing or are reviewed during the period up to 25.03.2020 shall be extended up to 30.09.2020 at 13% interest rate. Eligible trade finance facilities falling due for settlement or maturing or were under review during the period up to 25.03.2020 shall be extended up to 30.09.2020. Pawing facilities falling due for settlement or maturing during the period up to 25.03.2020 shall be extended up to 30.09.2020. Concessions for Existing Non – Performing Loans The penal interest charged up to 25.03.2020 shall be waived off by the concerned financial institutions. Rescheduling of loans and advances according to the amount of repayments. Suspension of recovery actions. Working Capital and Investment Loans Financial institutions may grant an additional loan or a new loan facility in Rupees for working capital or investment purposes subject to the following conditions; Working Capital Loans Eligibility – Performing and non performing borrowers Limit for banks – Rs. 25 million or 2 months working capital requirement whichever is higher Limit for other financial institutions – Rs. 10 million or 2 months working capital requirement whichever is higher Repayment period – 02 Years Interest rate for Licensed banks – 4% Interest rate for other financial institutions – 7% Moratorium period – 25.03.2020 to 30.09.2020 Investment loans Eligibility – Performing borrowers Limit for banks – Rs. 300 million per bank per borrower to expand business activities. Repayment period – 05 Years Interest rate for Licensed banks – Maximum of AWPLR plus 1.5% Moratorium period – 25.03.2020 to 30.09.2020 Discontinuation of Charges Financial institutions shall discontinue charging for cheque returns, stop payments, late payment fee on all credit cards and other credit facilities during the period up to 30.09.2020. Management of exchange rates The Government has taken the following measures to improve the exchange rates by restricting the outward remittances and stimulating the inward remittances. Restrictions on outward remittances Making payments through Outward Investment Accounts (OIA) for the purpose of making investments overseas by persons resident in Sri Lanka under general permission has been suspended for a period of three months from 02nd April 2020, excluding the following: Investments to be financed out of a foreign currency loan obtained by the inverter from a person outside Sri Lanka or Investments to be made to fulfill the regulatory requirement in that country provided that, the Head of Department of Foreign Exchange is satisfied with the fulfilment of such requirement; Outward remittances on transactions through Business Foreign Currency Accounts (BFCA) or Personal Foreign Currency Accounts (PFCA) held by persons resident in Sri Lanka has been suspended other than the remittances on current transactions for a period of three months 02nd April 202 Annual migration allowance of USD 30,000 for emigrants through Capital Transactions Rupee Accounts has been suspended for a period of three months from 02nd April 2020 for emigrants who have already claimed the initial allowance of USD 100,000. The initial migration allowance of USD 100,000 for the emigrants, has been restricted up to a maximum of USD 30,000 for a period of three months from 02nd April 202 Concessions for inward remittances A Special Deposit Account (SDA) has been introduced to support the national effort to manage the challenges faced due to COVID-19 outbreak. Features of the SDA Eligible Persons: Sri Lankan individuals resident in or outside Sri Lanka Dual Citizens Citizens of other States with Sri Lankan origin Non-nationals resident in or outside Sri Lanka Funds, corporate bodies, associations incorporated/registered outside Sri Lanka Any other well-wishers Minimum Deposit: No prescribed limit Type of Deposit: Fixed deposits only Minimum Tenure: Six months SDAs can be opened: with an Authorized Dealer in Sri Lanka only with inward remittances through banking system during the six months period from 08th April, 2020. by transferring funds received during the above mentioned period to an Inward Investment Account (IIA) or an account in the Offshore Banking Unit (OBU). either in foreign currency or Sri Lanka Rupees. as a joint account. Acceptable foreign currencies United States Dollars (USD), Euro, Sterling Pound, Australian Dollars, Singapore Dollars, Swedish Kroner, Swiss Franc, Canadian Dollars, Hong Kong Dollars, Japanese Yen, Danish Kroner, Norwegian Kroner, Chinese Renminbi and New Zealand Dollars. Interest Rate: Higher interest paid at maturity 6 months deposits – 1 percentage point per annum above the normal rate 12 months deposits – 2 percentage points per annum above the normal rate Repatriation of Funds: freely convertible and remittable outside Sri Lanka upon maturity Exemption: Any procedural requirements specified in the Foreign Exchange Regulations are not applicable " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200425,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Traveling between districts continues to be strictly limited only to official and other essential purposes.; https://www.president.gov.lk/curfew-regulations-relaxed-to-restore-normalcy-in-civilian-life/ (not archivable)" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200511,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200511,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200511,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200512,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://www.srilankan.com/en_uk/coporate/emergency-news-detail/513" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200512,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200522000552/http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225&Itemid=518&lang=en" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200512,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511233312/https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/opinion/3518-sri-lanka-has-been-successful-in-countering-covid-19 Source 2: https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-coronavirus-contact-tracing-gaps-plugged-as-incubation-of-sars-cov-2-suspected-to-top-20-days-64717/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200512,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200522000945/https://www.newsfirst.lk/2020/04/18/intelligence-units-to-trace-contacts-of-covid-19-patients/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200511233312/https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/opinion/3518-sri-lanka-has-been-successful-in-countering-covid-19 https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-coronavirus-contact-tracing-gaps-plugged-as-incubation-of-sars-cov-2-suspected-to-top-20-days-64717/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200513,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The Minister of Transport Services and Power and Energy Mahinda Amaraweera said permission will be granted for trains and buses to only transport passengers according to the number of seats, in the districts where the curfew has been lifted. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611084327/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May13_1589312018CH.phphttp://web.archive.org/web/20200611083912/http://www.dailynews.lk/2020/05/05/local/217944/2300-sltb-buses-operation June 2 - The Transport Services Management Ministry today (02) decided to operate the public transport services including trains and buses in the country normally with effect from Monday (June 08) considering the public behavior over the next few days as well as the advice given by the Health Units on COVID-19 Epidemic. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611081919/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/Jun02_1591118931CH.php " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200520,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""Everyone needs to have their personal hand sanitation bottle and their masks worn at all times outside the house. "" https://archive.fo/Fiv2b http://web.archive.org/web/20200830173154/https://hpb.health.gov.lk/media/pdf/wearing-masks.pdf " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/05/13/slco-m13.html" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200522,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200522,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/sri-lanka-to-reimpose-selective-lockdown-after-virus-cases-spike/articleshow/76067946.cms" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200522,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200522,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200601224429/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/345906/sri-lanka-authorities-ease-curfew-measures-and-domestic-travel-restrictions-from-may-26-update-17" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200522,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://www.srilankan.com/en_uk/coporate/emergency-news-detail/513" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200522,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reduced monetary policy rates by 100 basis points since March. The required reserve ratio on domestic currency deposits of commercial banks has been lowered by one percentage point, the liquidity coverage ratio and net stable funding ratios have been reduced to 90 percent and the rate at which CBSL grants advances to commercial banks has been lowered by 500 basis points. Commercial banks cannot declare dividends, share buy backs or increase payments to directors until end-2020. The President announced a debt repayment moratorium, which includes a six month moratorium on bank loans for the tourism, garment, plantation and IT sectors, and small & medium industries, with reduced rate working capital loans and investment-purpose loans for these sectors. There will also be a three-month moratorium on small-value personal banking and leasing loans. The interest rate on credit cards will be capped, for transactions up to a certain amount, with a reduction in the minimum monthly repayment. Financial institutions are also requested to reschedule non-performing loans. Lower capital conservation buffer requirements and a relaxation of loan classification rules have been announced. In addition, state-owned institutions will invest in treasury securities to stabilize the money market rate at 7 percent. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS The Sri Lankan authorities have introduced measures for a period of three months, aimed at restricting capital outflows, through suspension of outward investment payments, and a prohibition on commercial banks purchasing Sri Lankan sovereign bonds. There are also some current account restrictions, suspending imports of non-essential goods except raw materials, pharmaceutical products and fuel, as well as prohibiting commercial banks facilitating imports of vehicles and non-essential goods, and suspension of outward remittances. Inward remittances will be exempted from certain regulations and taxes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601225533/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200522,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200522000552/http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225&Itemid=518&lang=en" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200522,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511233312/https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/opinion/3518-sri-lanka-has-been-successful-in-countering-covid-19 Source 2: https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-coronavirus-contact-tracing-gaps-plugged-as-incubation-of-sars-cov-2-suspected-to-top-20-days-64717/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200522,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200522000945/https://www.newsfirst.lk/2020/04/18/intelligence-units-to-trace-contacts-of-covid-19-patients/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200511233312/https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/opinion/3518-sri-lanka-has-been-successful-in-countering-covid-19 https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-coronavirus-contact-tracing-gaps-plugged-as-incubation-of-sars-cov-2-suspected-to-top-20-days-64717/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200526,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"On May 26 hotels and restaurants in Sri Lanka reopened, following a two-month coronavirus lockdown and island-wide curfew. On May 28 the Ministry of Health published a set of regulations for each type of commercial activity. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611074931/http://www.health.gov.lk/moh_final/english/article_read_more.php?id=874 http://web.archive.org/web/20200611074345/https://www.ttgasia.com/2020/05/27/sri-lanka-restarts-economic-engine/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200611074431/https://economynext.com/sri-lankas-new-normal-explained-70428/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200611075119/http://www.health.gov.lk/moh_final/english/public/elfinder/files/feturesArtical/2020/46/english/35.Clothing%20shops.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200611075035/http://www.health.gov.lk/moh_final/english/public/elfinder/files/feturesArtical/2020/46/english/33.Restaurants.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200611074836/http://www.health.gov.lk/moh_final/english/public/elfinder/files/feturesArtical/2020/46/english/32.Groceries%20%20Small%20boutiques.pdf http://www.health.gov.lk/moh_final/english/public/elfinder/files/feturesArtical/2020/46/english/12.CommunicationsElectronic%20Shops.pdf " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200526,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On May 26, curfew and lockdown measures were relaxed. On May 27-28 the Ministry of Health published regulation regarding gatherings stating that social gatherings (Social/ political/cultural gatherings/functions/ exhibitions/ cinemas/ fairs) of more than 10 people not permitted until further notice Government should declare the restrictions until further notice on relaxing this. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611080732/https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/sri-lanka-selective-lockdown-restrictions-reimposed.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200611081246/http://dailynews.lk/2020/05/26/local/219372/%E2%80%98strictly-follow-health-guidelines-gatherings%E2%80%99 http://web.archive.org/save/http://www.dailynews.lk/2020/05/27/local/219496/fresh-guidelines-issued-%E2%80%98new-normal%E2%80%99 MOH Links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611080051/http://www.health.gov.lk/moh_final/english/public/elfinder/files/feturesArtical/2020/46/Advocacy%20brief_Final_28052020-compressed.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200611080314/http://www.health.gov.lk/moh_final/english/public/elfinder/files/feturesArtical/2020/46/Annexure%20II_Final_28052020_compressed.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200526,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Following the end of strict lockdown restrictions in place over the Eid al-Fitr holiday period on Tuesday, May 26, Sri Lankan authorities have announced that curfew measures and domestic travel restrictions will be eased. Inter-provincial and inter-district travel will once more be permitted, except in Colombo and Gampaha, where travel will still be restricted. Individuals must continue to socially distance and wear face masks in public. Those who violate the guidelines will face fines or arrest. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611085205/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/345906/sri-lanka-authorities-ease-curfew-measures-and-domestic-travel-restrictions-from-may-26-update-17 http://web.archive.org/web/20200611085415/https://economynext.com/inter-district-public-transport-services-recommence-today-excluding-colombo-and-gampaha-70371/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools continue closed. On June 9th, the Minister of Education announced that all government schools will reopen from June 29 in four stages. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610193406/https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/no-school-no-meals-sri-lankas-battle-against-malnutrition-amidst-covid/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200610193507/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/Jun09_1591724490CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Sri Lankan authorities said that the a curfew in capital Colombo and the outskirts of Gampaha, which was imposed on March 24, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, will be relaxed on May 26 A statement from the President's Office said that curfew will now be effective in all districts of the country including Colombo for a shorter period of time daily, from 10 pm to 4 am, as there had been no new patients detected among the public within the past 2 weeks. The spread of the virus had been contained within one cluster and at the quarantine centers only. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610214820/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/08/c_139124137.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20200610214838/https://www.wionews.com/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-to-ease-coronavirus-restrictions-from-may-26-300643" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Sri Lanka has announced it is reopening its borders to foreign tourists from August 1. The country has said it will welcome tourists from all countries but has put strict regulations in place. The Telegraph reports that Sri Lanka’s tourism ministry says visitors must carry a certificate issued less than 72 hours before their trip stating that they are coronavirus-free and travelers will also be required to take a free test on arrival, with a further test taken four to five days later. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610194628/https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/travel-news/when-can-i-travel-to-sri-lanka-a4464926.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200610194630/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/sri-lanka-tourist-restrictions-four-covid-tests/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200602,E1: Income support,0,,"No measure to date. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610211413/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new measure. Note for reviewers: coding from June 1 backwards is incorrect, from my understanding. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610211413/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health continues publishing daily situation reports on the outbreak. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610202859/http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225&Itemid=487&lang=en" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200602,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The approach to testing did not follow the dictum of ‘test, test, test’. “Testing is being conducted on a targeted algorithm and policy and not just on a whim at every junction,”Director General of Health Services Dr Anil Jasinghe is reported as saying. “Those who are tested are in the highly-vulnerable group like those in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), those having Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI), those whom the clinicians want tested, those in quarantine centres and other vulnerable groups such as those living in congested areas, substance abusers, municipal workers, trishaw drivers, fish vendors etc.” Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610203741/http://www.dailymirror.lk/opinion/Sri-Lankas-Covid-19-response-and-the-challenge-ahead/172-189816" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing efforts are in place. May 25 - Sri Lanka has made strong progress in containing the spread of Coronavirus and has been aggressively contact tracing and is only behind only a few countries such Vietnam, which appears to be the global leader in containing Covid-19. May 29 - Contact tracing applied to navy personeel after 1 positive case: Lt. Commander Sooriyabandara said after one person from the Gaffor Building tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday all personnel detected via contact tracing were moved into immediate quarantine. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610205237/https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-curfews-relaxed-amid-progress-in-coronavirus-battle-foreign-returnee-dies-70329/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200610205254/https://www.newsfirst.lk/2020/05/29/navy-personnel-at-gaffor-building-never-had-contact-with-outsiders-sri-lanka-navy/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200610205456/http://www.dailymirror.lk/opinion/Sri-Lankas-Covid-19-response-and-the-challenge-ahead/172-189816" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200608,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Sri Lanka's Transport Ministry announced on June 9 had resumed public transport services in capital Colombo and the outskirts of Gampaha which had remained forbidden until now after over two months of no reported public transmission of COVID-19. Public transport in other districts was already allowed. The measure has been in place since June 8. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610195853/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/Jun07_1591547671CH.php http://web.archive.org/web/20200611083309/https://menafn.com/1100285729/Sri-Lanka-Inter-district-public-transport-to-resume-tomorrow http://web.archive.org/web/20200611081941/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/sri-lanka-resumes-public-transport-in-capital/1860308" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"All trains except for a few will operate on a regular schedule from June 8, Sri Lanka Railways department announced. Accordingly, all office trains, long-distance services, night mail trains, intercity express trains, except few intercity express trains including Denuwara Manike from Colombo Fort to Badulla, Air-conditioned intercity express from Mount Lavinia to Kankesanthurai and Pulathisi express from Colombo to Polonnaruwa, will operate as before. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transport Services Management have instructed that passengers should be transported according to the number of seats on the train and commuters will not be allowed to overcrowd or stand inside trains, therefore the public is advised to use trains only for essential travel. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611081425/http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2020/06/07/news/trains-track-tomorrow" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools continue closed. On June 9th, the Minister of Education announced that all government schools will reopen from June 29 in four stages. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610193406/https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/no-school-no-meals-sri-lankas-battle-against-malnutrition-amidst-covid/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200610193507/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/Jun09_1591724490CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"State institutions and big businesses have been opened, with up to one-third of the workforce called back to work. The government had already allowed major exporting businesses to resume production about two weeks ago. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621235852/https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/05/13/slco-m13.html" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Resumption of civilian life and state and private sector activities will begin from May 11 while the curfew is in force in high risk districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement issued today. In order to ensure return to normalcy in civilian life and to revive the economy including continuous provision of essential services in these districts, both public and private sector entities should resume their work from Monday, 11th May. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232045/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1672851/world Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062445/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/May01_1588349980CH.php" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200622000138/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/22/no-kissing-the-bride-as-sri-lanka-lifts-covid-19-ban-on-wedding-parties" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Sri Lanka's Transport Ministry announced on June 9 had resumed public transport services in capital Colombo and the outskirts of Gampaha which had remained forbidden until now after over two months of no reported public transmission of COVID-19. Public transport in other districts was already allowed. The measure has been in place since June 8. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610195853/http://www.colombopage.com/archive_20A/Jun07_1591547671CH.php http://web.archive.org/web/20200611083309/https://menafn.com/1100285729/Sri-Lanka-Inter-district-public-transport-to-resume-tomorrow http://web.archive.org/web/20200611081941/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/sri-lanka-resumes-public-transport-in-capital/1860308" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to a statement from the President's Media Division, a nationwide curfew will be imposed on May 31, June 4 and June 5 to avoid people from leaving their homes unnecessarily. Sri Lanka will commemorate a holiday on June 5 in view of the Poson Full Moon day, an important event in the Buddhist calendar. but due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year, all devotees have been urged to stay at home and avoid visiting the temples. The statement said from June 1 to June 3, curfew will be imposed in all districts of the country from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. local time while from June 6 onwards, curfew will be imposed from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. local time daily until further notice.. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622000901/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/28/c_139096679.htm" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"All trains except for a few will operate on a regular schedule from June 8, Sri Lanka Railways department announced. Accordingly, all office trains, long-distance services, night mail trains, intercity express trains, except few intercity express trains including Denuwara Manike from Colombo Fort to Badulla, Air-conditioned intercity express from Mount Lavinia to Kankesanthurai and Pulathisi express from Colombo to Polonnaruwa, will operate as before. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transport Services Management have instructed that passengers should be transported according to the number of seats on the train and commuters will not be allowed to overcrowd or stand inside trains, therefore the public is advised to use trains only for essential travel. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611081425/http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2020/06/07/news/trains-track-tomorrow" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Government plans to resume operation of international airports from August 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622001103/https://www.wionews.com/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-further-relaxes-covid-19-curfew-305660" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reduced monetary policy rates by 100 basis points since March. The required reserve ratio on domestic currency deposits of commercial banks has been lowered by one percentage point, the liquidity coverage ratio and net stable funding ratios have been reduced to 90 percent and the rate at which CBSL grants advances to commercial banks has been lowered by 500 basis points. Commercial banks cannot declare dividends, share buy backs or increase payments to directors until end-2020. The President announced a debt repayment moratorium, which includes a six month moratorium on bank loans for the tourism, garment, plantation and IT sectors, and small & medium industries, with reduced rate working capital loans and investment-purpose loans for these sectors. There will also be a three-month moratorium on small-value personal banking and leasing loans. The interest rate on credit cards will be capped, for transactions up to a certain amount, with a reduction in the minimum monthly repayment. Financial institutions are also requested to reschedule non-performing loans. Lower capital conservation buffer requirements and a relaxation of loan classification rules have been announced. In addition, state-owned institutions will invest in treasury securities to stabilize the money market rate at 7 percent. http://archive.fo/nKJdw" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200522000552/http://www.epid.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=225&Itemid=518&lang=en" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511233312/https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/opinion/3518-sri-lanka-has-been-successful-in-countering-covid-19 Source 2: https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-coronavirus-contact-tracing-gaps-plugged-as-incubation-of-sars-cov-2-suspected-to-top-20-days-64717/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200611,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200522000945/https://www.newsfirst.lk/2020/04/18/intelligence-units-to-trace-contacts-of-covid-19-patients/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200511233312/https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/opinion/3518-sri-lanka-has-been-successful-in-countering-covid-19 https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-coronavirus-contact-tracing-gaps-plugged-as-incubation-of-sars-cov-2-suspected-to-top-20-days-64717/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200628,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Sri Lanka’s government on Sunday lifted a curfew imposed to contain the spreading of the coronavirus. http://archive.fo/w0GQP" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200629,C1: School closing,3,1,"cipals, teachers and other staff in Sri Lanka returned to schools on Monday after three months of lockdown imposed in the country to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said the students will return to schools next week under four phases. http://archive.fo/jKOMa" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200706,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/schools-to-reopen-in-sri-lanka-from-monday-after-over-3-month-long-covid-19-lockdown/articleshow/76800491.cms Sri Lanka begins phased opening of schools by grade." Sri Lanka,LKA,20200713,C1: School closing,3,1,"After a spike in cases, schools close again from 13 to 17 of July http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/12/c_139207466.htm " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200714,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools closure extended till July 24. All Schools will be open for Grade 11, 12 & 13 on July 27. Other grades will be open after the election and date will be on August 10. A crucial discussion over schools reopening, held on July 18 with the participation of Education Minister. Sri Lanka Education Ministry decided to reopen schools from July 27 and August 10 under two stages. Schools re-opening dates, Grade 5 scholarship exams date, A/L Exam dates to announce at the meeting. Meanwhile Daily Mirror reports that schools to remain closed till General Election on August 5. According to the newspaper, Health Ministry had recommended the Education Ministry to keep schools closed at least till August 5. Meanwhile some sources say schools will reopen on July 20. Final decision will be taken today at the meeting. July 13, Schools closed as a precautionary measure. http://archive.fo/IDOMZ" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200714,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Sri Lanka plans to reopen its shores to foreign visitors in August after several months of an international travel ban due to the coronavirus pandemic. Airports in Sri Lanka have been closed and visas and electronic travel authorizations (ETAs) have been suspended since April as the country, like many others, has closed itself off from the rest of the world. As the number of cases of COVID-19 around the world fall and summer approaches, Sri Lanka has announced a plan to slowly lift travel restrictions. http://archive.fo/QECk5" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200727,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to the Ministry of Education, Grade 11, 12 and 13 of all government schools in Sri Lanka are opened as of 27 July, 2020, and will be open from 7:30-15:30. All other grades in government schools will be opened on 10 August. See the Ministry of Education website, archived: http://archive.vn/3F798 The Lanka Education site reiterates the information above, but also states that school for certain grades will not be daily, or for five days a week. However, the information is a bit difficult to understand. See Lanka Education, archived: http://archive.vn/qqFFz" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200728,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 28 July, 2020, the Ministry of Education announced that Grade 1 and 2 classes as well as all pre-schools in the country that were closed since March will re-open on 10 August. See Lanka Education, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803154041/https://www.lankaeducation.com/sri-lanka-pre-schools-to-be-brought-under-a-ministry/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200730,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 30 July, 2020, the state-owned power supplier, Ceylon Electricity Board, announced that it would provide Rs.3 billion (approximately US$16,162,223) relief to electricity consumers for the months of March, April and May due to the imposed curfew in response to the pandemic. See the news, archived: http://archive.vn/uFU1V" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200801,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Airports resumed operations from August 1st. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622001103/https://www.wionews.com/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-further-relaxes-covid-19-curfew-305660 Tourism and Hotel Sector Opening of hotels is to strictly adhere to government approvals. All staff are to be given a detailed briefing on the safety measures to be observed in the upcoming weeks. Strict log of all guests with their contact numbers needs to be maintained by the management. All foreign guests need to show proof of travel and health insurance prior to checking in, to cover any possible cost of treatment/hospitalisation. https://archive.fo/Fiv2b" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200810,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Sri Lanka Ministry of Education has announced that all government schools which have been given an extended vacation due to the Coronavirus pandemic will resume activity for all grades from August 10. For schools with more than 200 children, grades will return on a staggered timetable. See the news on Lanka Education, archived: http://archive.vn/27ehh It has been decided to bring students back to school based on the number of students in the schools. All grades will begin on August 10 for schools with less than 200 students. " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200817,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Sri Lanka University Grant Commission (UGC) has decided to reopen universities from 17 August for all years. See the information online at Lanka Education, archived: http://archive.vn/e1IgT" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The government had issued workplace reopening guidelines in April, 2020, and fully reopened the Economy in May. Businesses have started to reopen since May, following the health and safety guidelines in the document. See guidelines, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826043737/https://app.adpc.net/sites/default/files/public/publications/attachments/workplace-covid-guideline-final-for-web.pdf " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The government had decided to fully open the economy from May 11, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200830163226/https://www.news.lk/news/political-current-affairs/item/30114-the-government-has-taken-a-decision-to-reopen-the-country-in-order-to-restart-the-economy Currently, the events section of ""Know Srilanka"" is fully up-to-date with events scheduled from August 2020 to December 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200830163448/https://www.knowsrilanka.com/events " Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Hotel management needs to accommodate only up to 50% of the venue’s capacity and have it capped at 100 guests per event. “Mass classes” are to be conducted with only 50% of its occupancy. For institutes with multiple classes conducted simultaneously, the starting, ending and interval times need to be spaced out to reduce gathering of students. See Pulse article, archived: https://archive.fo/Fiv2b" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is no stringent policy on closing public transport." Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Individuals with respiratory symptoms or fever are to refrain from leaving their houses until advised to do so by a medical expert"". See Pulse article, archived: https://archive.fo/Fiv2b" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There is currently no policy on restrictions on internal movement. Safety measures are guided to passengers using public transport. ""Passengers are advised to queue with a 1m distance at the station. After getting down, hands should be washed for a minimum of 20 seconds"". See Pulse article, archived: https://archive.fo/Fiv2b" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,E1: Income support,0,,"No measure to date. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610211413/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reduced monetary policy rates by 100 basis points since March. The required reserve ratio on domestic currency deposits of commercial banks has been lowered by one percentage point, the liquidity coverage ratio and net stable funding ratios have been reduced to 90 percent and the rate at which CBSL grants advances to commercial banks has been lowered by 500 basis points. Commercial banks cannot declare dividends, share buy backs or increase payments to directors until end-2020. The President announced a debt repayment moratorium, which includes a six month moratorium on bank loans for the tourism, garment, plantation and IT sectors, and small & medium industries, with reduced rate working capital loans and investment-purpose loans for these sectors. There will also be a three-month moratorium on small-value personal banking and leasing loans. The interest rate on credit cards will be capped, for transactions up to a certain amount, with a reduction in the minimum monthly repayment. Financial institutions are also requested to reschedule non-performing loans. Lower capital conservation buffer requirements and a relaxation of loan classification rules have been announced. In addition, state-owned institutions will invest in treasury securities to stabilize the money market rate at 7 percent"". http://archive.fo/nKJdw" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government of Srilanka's website consists of COVID19 information and guidelines. See website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830171109/https://hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,H2: Testing policy,2,,"A person with above symptoms, who has returned to Sri Lanka from ANY COUNTRY within the last 14 days or having close-contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patient during the last 14 days prior to onset of symptoms or with severe acute pneumonia regardless of travel or contact history as decided by the treating Consultant are advised to seek medical advice from the nearest Government Hospital immediately. http://web.archive.org/web/20200830171109/https://hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200819,H3: Contact tracing,2,," ""A person who comes from abroad carrying the virus (or the person who got the diseases in Wuhan supposedly from an animal) is the index case or F0. The contacts of F0 are F1. The contacts of F1 are F2. Contacts of F2 and F3. In Sri Lanka they are called Fist Ring, Second Ring, Third Ring. If there is cluster of several levels, the entire area is surgically locked down until all contacts are identified or incubation period passes and they are tested. But there is evidence that some people get infected as late as three weeks after contact."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200830172236/https://economynext.com/what-is-contact-tracing-of-coronavirus-66926/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200820,C1: School closing,1,1,"The Ministry of Education has decided to reopen the government and government approved private schools which were closed due to the spread of Covid 19 virus. Accordingly, the necessary instructions have been provided to Provincial Chief Secretaries, Provincial Education Secretaries, Provincial Directors of Education, Zonal Directors of Education, Heads of the Pirivenas and the Principals for reopening of schools for all grades even if the total number of students exceeds 200 in such schools, following the health instructions provided by the Ministry of Health on the condition that there are sufficient classrooms and teachers to maintain the social distance and the distance between students with the aim of educating all the children. See Ministry of Education's website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830161333/https://moe.gov.lk/reopening-of-government-and-government-approved-private-schools-closed-due-to-covid-19-pandemic/" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The government had issued workplace reopening guidelines in April, 2020, and fully reopened the Economy in May. Businesses have started to reopen since May, following the health and safety guidelines in the document. See guidelines, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826043737/https://app.adpc.net/sites/default/files/public/publications/attachments/workplace-covid-guideline-final-for-web.pdf Operational Guidelines by the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909113316/http://www.pmoffice.gov.lk/download/press/D00000000011_EN.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The government had decided to fully open the economy from May 11, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200830163226/https://www.news.lk/news/political-current-affairs/item/30114-the-government-has-taken-a-decision-to-reopen-the-country-in-order-to-restart-the-economy Currently, the events section of ""Know Srilanka"" is fully up-to-date with events scheduled from August 2020 to December 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200830163448/https://www.knowsrilanka.com/events" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No further amendment or notice on restrictions on gatherings. Hotel management needs to accommodate only up to 50% of the venue’s capacity and have it capped at 100 guests per event. “Mass classes” are to be conducted with only 50% of its occupancy. For institutes with multiple classes conducted simultaneously, the starting, ending and interval times need to be spaced out to reduce gathering of students. See Pulse article, archived: https://archive.fo/Fiv2b" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Guidelines for using public transport are available by the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Sciences. See guidelines, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909113316/http://www.pmoffice.gov.lk/download/press/D00000000011_EN.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There is currently no policy on restrictions on internal movement. Safety measures are guided to passengers using public transport. ""Passengers are advised to queue with a 1m distance at the station. After getting down, hands should be washed for a minimum of 20 seconds"". See Pulse article, archived: https://archive.fo/Fiv2b" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Still in place. Airports resumed operations from August 1st. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622001103/https://www.wionews.com/sri-lanka/sri-lanka-further-relaxes-covid-19-curfew-305660 Tourism and Hotel Sector Opening of hotels is to strictly adhere to government approvals. All staff are to be given a detailed briefing on the safety measures to be observed in the upcoming weeks. Strict log of all guests with their contact numbers needs to be maintained by the management. All foreign guests need to show proof of travel and health insurance prior to checking in, to cover any possible cost of treatment/hospitalisation. https://archive.fo/Fiv2b" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,E1: Income support,0,,"No measures to date. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610211413/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reduced monetary policy rates by 100 basis points since March. The required reserve ratio on domestic currency deposits of commercial banks has been lowered by one percentage point, the liquidity coverage ratio and net stable funding ratios have been reduced to 90 percent and the rate at which CBSL grants advances to commercial banks has been lowered by 500 basis points. Commercial banks cannot declare dividends, share buy backs or increase payments to directors until end-2020. The President announced a debt repayment moratorium, which includes a six month moratorium on bank loans for the tourism, garment, plantation and IT sectors, and small & medium industries, with reduced rate working capital loans and investment-purpose loans for these sectors. There will also be a three-month moratorium on small-value personal banking and leasing loans. The interest rate on credit cards will be capped, for transactions up to a certain amount, with a reduction in the minimum monthly repayment. Financial institutions are also requested to reschedule non-performing loans. Lower capital conservation buffer requirements and a relaxation of loan classification rules have been announced. In addition, state-owned institutions will invest in treasury securities to stabilize the money market rate at 7 percent"". http://archive.fo/nKJdw" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government of Srilanka's website consists of COVID19 information and guidelines. See website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200830171109/https://hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,H2: Testing policy,2,,"A person with above symptoms, who has returned to Sri Lanka from ANY COUNTRY within the last 14 days or having close-contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patient during the last 14 days prior to onset of symptoms or with severe acute pneumonia regardless of travel or contact history as decided by the treating Consultant are advised to seek medical advice from the nearest Government Hospital immediately. http://web.archive.org/web/20200830171109/https://hpb.health.gov.lk/en/covid-19" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200831,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""Everyone needs to have their personal hand sanitation bottle and their masks worn at all times outside the house. "" https://archive.fo/Fiv2b http://web.archive.org/web/20200830173154/https://hpb.health.gov.lk/media/pdf/wearing-masks.pdf" Sri Lanka,LKA,20200910,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Hotel management needs to accommodate only up to 50% of the venue’s capacity and have it capped at 100 guests per event https://archive.fo/Fiv2b#selection-1905.0-1905.119" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201005,C1: School closing,3,1,"Since, Oct 5 schools have been closed in Sri Lanka. Source - https://web.archive.org/web/20201101184649/https://southasiamonitor.org/sri-lanka/schools-closed-sri-lanka-until-further-notice" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"16th October 2020, Sri Lanka has issued a new gazette on coronavirus quarantine regulation, making not wearing masks and failure in maintaining of social distance a punishable offense with six months of imprisonment or a Rs 10,000 fine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023063126/https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2020/oct/16/sri-lanka-makes-masks-mandatory-under-new-quarantine-laws-to-impose-fine-if-rule-violated-2211071.html" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201024,C1: School closing,3,1,"Since, Oct 5 schools closed in Sri Lanka. I will be correcting the data from Oct 5 too. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101184649/https://southasiamonitor.org/sri-lanka/schools-closed-sri-lanka-until-further-notice" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201102,C1: School closing,3,1,"On Nov 2 news agencies (Dinamina, a Sinhala language daily newspaper in Sri Lanka; and the AP) reported that the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka decided to postpone the school reopenings that were scheduled for Nov 9. According to Dinamina (translated from Sinhala using Google Translate). ""The Ministry of Education has decided to postpone the commencement of schools for the third term by another two weeks today (02)."" - https://web.archive.org/web/20201115195244/http://www.dinamina.lk/2020/11/02/%E0%B6%B4%E0%B7%94%E0%B7%80%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%8A/108140/%E0%B6%B4%E0%B7%8F%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%90%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%86%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B7%E0%B6%BA-%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%80%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%92-%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%A7-%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%BA%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%92 This is corroborated by lankaeducation.com, a local Sri Lankan blog that tracks the state of education in the country: ""Reopening of Sri Lanka government schools to be postponed due to present coronavirus spike situation in the country, according to ministry of education sources. Education Ministry secretary, Prof Kapila Perera has told to “Silumina newspaper” that due to the outbreak of COVID19, schools cannot be reopened as scheduled. Schools were scheduled to reopen on 9 November. Sri Lanka Schools Reopening Delay."" (Silumina newspaper is a sister weekly news outfit to Dinamina). - https://web.archive.org/web/20201115200254/https://www.lankaeducation.com/sri-lanka-schools-reopening-delay-2/ Further, according to an AP report re-circulated by ABCNews: ""Schools had been scheduled to reopen Nov. 9, but the government announced Tuesday that classes would not resume until Nov. 23."" - https://web.archive.org/web/20201115200106/https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/latest-indias-coronavirus-cases-continue-daily-decline-73965144" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"On Nov 9, according to an AP new report, ""The government said the coronavirus threat hasn’t subsided, but the region must be opened up because the economy can’t sustain a continued closure."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115204723/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-sri-lanka-asia-arrests-colombo-0511a1a54f569364f2e8bdb901f42c79" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On Nov 9, according to an AP new report, ""The government said the coronavirus threat hasn’t subsided, but the region must be opened up because the economy can’t sustain a continued closure."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115204723/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-sri-lanka-asia-arrests-colombo-0511a1a54f569364f2e8bdb901f42c79" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Pockets of Sri Lanka continue to be under lockdowns and isolation orders: Sources: - AP reported on Nov 09: ""[...] the government lifted a curfew that had been in effect in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs.. Only pockets where infections are high will remain under isolation with no one permitted to enter or leave the area."", https://web.archive.org/web/20201115204723/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-sri-lanka-asia-arrests-colombo-0511a1a54f569364f2e8bdb901f42c79 - The Hindu, a daily newspaper in India reported on Nov 8, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213247/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-sri-lanka-to-lift-capital-district-lockdown-on-monday/article33052113.ece ""“The curfew which was in force on the Western province will be lifted at 5 a.m. tomorrow”, Army Commander Shavendra Silva, who heads the national operations center to prevent COVID-19, said. However, Silva said that several areas in the province would still be under isolation. The capital city and the adjoining Gampaha district was under quarantine curfew continuously over the last 10 days."" " Sri Lanka,LKA,20201102,C5: Close public transport,0,,"source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115211023/https://www.newsfirst.lk/2020/11/10/public-transport-services-operate-despite-low-passenger-numbers/ Public transportation was operating within the country, except for ""isolated"" regions. ""all buses were prepared for operation, however, only 10% was added to service due to low passenger numbers"" ""Deputy General Manager of the Sri Lanka Transport Board A. H. Panduka said more than 2300 SLTB buses were deployed for operations, however, these buses did not operate inside isolated areas."" ""Railways Superintendent W. D. R. Pathmalal said Sri Lanka Railways was able to operate all 136 Train Operations on Monday (09) for the benefit of the general public."" ""Ascertain areas in Panadura are in lock-down, 12 new train operations will be introduced to transport passengers between Fort and Panadura""" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Pockets of Sri Lanka continue to be under lockdowns and isolation orders: Sources: - AP reported on Nov 09: ""[...] the government lifted a curfew that had been in effect in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs.. Only pockets where infections are high will remain under isolation with no one permitted to enter or leave the area."", https://web.archive.org/web/20201115204723/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-sri-lanka-asia-arrests-colombo-0511a1a54f569364f2e8bdb901f42c79 - The Hindu, a daily newspaper in India reported on Nov 8, 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213247/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-sri-lanka-to-lift-capital-district-lockdown-on-monday/article33052113.ece ""“The curfew which was in force on the Western province will be lifted at 5 a.m. tomorrow”, Army Commander Shavendra Silva, who heads the national operations center to prevent COVID-19, said. However, Silva said that several areas in the province would still be under isolation. The capital city and the adjoining Gampaha district was under quarantine curfew continuously over the last 10 days.""" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Traveling in and out of industrial zones within the country seem to have targeted movement restrictions: Nov 02, 2020: www.newsfirst.lk: ""Sri Lanka Police introduced a Quarantine Curfew Pass application to be filled by those who require passes in order to resume operations at factories and other production centers"" sources: - https://web.archive.org/web/20201115210122/https://www.newsfirst.lk/2020/11/02/quarantine-curfew-pass-application-for-industries-available-for-download/ other Govt. notices: - https://covid19.gov.lk/news/economy/issuing-of-curfew-passes.html (WaybackMachine was returning a 502 error when archiving this website) - https://covid19.gov.lk/news/economy/issuing-of-curfew-passes-export-processing-zones.html (WaybackMachine was returning a 502 error when archiving this website) However, internal movements across Sri Lanka, in general, seem to have no other concrete measures. On Nov 9, according to an AP new report, ""Passenger trains resumed operating after nearly two weeks and the government lifted a curfew that had been in effect in the capital, Colombo, and its suburbs."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115204723/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-sri-lanka-asia-arrests-colombo-0511a1a54f569364f2e8bdb901f42c79" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201102,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As per the US Embassy in Sri Lanka: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115220421/https://lk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Quarantine Information: All arriving passengers are required to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine followed by an at-home 14-day self-isolation. COVID-19 Testing: Visitors are required to show a negative PCR test, taken within 72 hours, prior to boarding a flight to Sri Lanka. Upon arrival in Sri Lanka another PCR test will be done. A third test will be required prior to release from quarantine. " Sri Lanka,LKA,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"On Monday 16th November the government reopened all schools with immediate effect against widespread opposition from parents, teachers and students Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130215543/https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/11/30/scho-n30.html" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201117,C1: School closing,2,0,"After 24 hours of reopening schools, a number of schools across the country were required to close their doors again. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130215543/https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/11/30/scho-n30.html" Sri Lanka,LKA,20201201,C1: School closing,2,0,"Required school closures for many levels, especially at a localized levels continues in Sri Lanka. Notably: 1. Even as the Sri Lankan Govt reopened schools in late November, it permitted schools in certain regions to remain closed until further notice. - ""Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris says that schools across the country except the Western Province and selected isolated areas have been reopened for the third term after taking into consideration the concerns, and ensuring that health and safety guidelines are strictly enforced."" -- reported on Nov 24, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201213194921/http://www.dailynews.lk/2020/11/24/local/234310/safety-schools-ensured-education-minister-prof-gl-peiris#:~:text=Education%2520Minister%2520Prof.%2520G.L.%2520Peiris%2520says%2520that%2520schools,that%2520health%2520and%2520safety%2520guidelines%2520are%2520strictly%2520enforced. 2. All schools were ordered to be closed completely starting on Nov 7 for three days, and the order was later extended to last till Nov 11, 2020. sources: - ""The Education Department of the Southern Province said that schools in Galle will close for three days from tomorrow (Nov 7, 2020)"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201213194640/https://colombogazette.com/2020/12/06/schools-in-galle-to-close-as-coronavirus-spreads/ - ""The closure of schools in the Galle Education Zone will continue till this Friday (Nov 11 2020), Southern Province Education Ministry Secretary Ranjith Yapa said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201213194634/http://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/Closure-of-schools-in-Galle-extended/108-201422 3. Pre-schools in Sri Lanka to reopen only in 2021 Dec 11, 2020: ""Pre-Schools will most likely re-open in January 2021, said State Minister of Women and Child Development, Preschools & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education Services – Piyal Nishantha De Silva."" - https://web.archive.org/web/20201213195651/https://english.siyathanews.lk/2020/12/11/pre-schools-likely-to-open-next-year-min-piyal-nishantha/" Lesotho,LSO,20200304,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The ministry however reassured that it will continue to carry out the responsibility of providing the public with authentic report and updates to ensure public awareness and preparedness. It is with this regard that the public has been urged to be vigilant and maintain safety protocol to minimise spread of the virus and among other precautions the public is encouraged to wash hands with soap and running water or use alcohol based sanitiser, observe coughing and sneezing protocol, refrain from touching and shaking hands to mention a few. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506105002/https://www.gov.ls/4449-2/ " Lesotho,LSO,20200306,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Government of Lesotho has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for additional travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Travelers arriving at Moshoeshoe International Airport with no fever (body temperature under 37.5 degrees Celsius/99.5 degrees Fahrenheit) from countries affected by COVID-19 (including the United States) may be instructed by the government of Lesotho to self-isolate for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506110259/https://ls.usembassy.gov/lesothos-new-directive-on-coronavirus-international-arrivals-now-asked-to-self-isolate-for-14-days/ " Lesotho,LSO,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Lesotho has on Wednesday [March 18] declared the coronavirus a national emergency and schools will be closed but public primary schools will continue feeding schemes where some pupils get their only meal"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428162204/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lockdown-Gazette-Lesotho.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From March 18, non-essential places of business shall remain closed, focusing on liquor business; accommodation, catering and tourism. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181804/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lockdown-Gazette-Lesotho.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From March 18, all forms of activities, including entertainment, sports, recreation and places of worship are prohibited https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181804/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lockdown-Gazette-Lesotho.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From March 18, all gatherings are prohibited, except for funerals, which shall be attended by not more than 50 people per funeral. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181804/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lockdown-Gazette-Lesotho.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"ll persons shall not be allowed to leave their places of residence, except in extreme circumstances specified in the Public Health Regulations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181804/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lockdown-Gazette-Lesotho.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"All persons shall not be allowed to leave their places of residence, except in extreme circumstances specified in the Public Health Regulations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181804/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lockdown-Gazette-Lesotho.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""Lesotho has on Wednesday [March 18] declared the coronavirus a national emergency https://web.archive.org/web/20200428162204/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lockdown-Gazette-Lesotho.pdf " Lesotho,LSO,20200319,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"‘Manthabiseng National Convention Centre has been identified as designated National Command Centre for Coronavirus (COVID-19). All the information about COVID-19 will be coordinated and accessed from this centre so that the public can be only provided with credible information. Meanwhile, a budget of M60 million targeting information dissemination and human resource emprovement amongst others has also been proposed in this regard and it emerged during this meeting https://web.archive.org/web/20200506104855/https://www.gov.ls/lesotho-government-identifies-national-command-centre-for-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200506103816/https://www.gov.ls/about-coronavirus-covid-19/ " Lesotho,LSO,20200329,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"For the period of lockdown (March 29 to April 21), all business and other entities shall cease operations except for any business of entity involved in the manufacturing, supply, or provision of essential goods and services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181342/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PUBLIC-HEALTH-COVID-19-REGULATIONS-PDF.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200329,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"For the period of lockdown (March 29 to April 21), all public and private transport is restricted except for purposes of providing essential services, seeking medical attention, funeral services, and receiving payments. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181342/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PUBLIC-HEALTH-COVID-19-REGULATIONS-PDF.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200329,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"For the period of lockdown (March 29 to April 21), every person shall be confined to his place of residence, unless the person has to leave the residence to provide or acquire an essential service or good. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181342/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PUBLIC-HEALTH-COVID-19-REGULATIONS-PDF.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"For the period of lockdown (March 29 to April 21) no persons are allowed into our out of Lesotho and all borders shall be closed, except for a few points of entry for essential goods and services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181342/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PUBLIC-HEALTH-COVID-19-REGULATIONS-PDF.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200329,C8: International travel controls,4,,"For the period of lockddown (March 29 to April 21) no persons are allowed into our out of Lesotho and all borders shall be closed, except for a few points of entry for essential goods and services https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181342/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PUBLIC-HEALTH-COVID-19-REGULATIONS-PDF.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200329,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Any health personnel who has been exposed to a confirmed case of Covid-19 shall be subjected to testing and self-isolation https://web.archive.org/web/20200615181342/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PUBLIC-HEALTH-COVID-19-REGULATIONS-PDF.pdf A person allowed to enter the country during the period of lockdown shall be subject to screening at the designated point of entry, screening shall be done on people who travelled to affected countries." Lesotho,LSO,20200402,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Can't find when the WHO recommended wearing facemasks, but it was sometime around April. " Lesotho,LSO,20200420,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Central Bank has reduced the key policy rate (the CBL rate) by 100 bases points from 6, 25 percent to 5, 25 percent per annum and orders commercial banks to implement a similar reduction in their prime lending rates to lighten borrowing costs while also providing relief on interest payments on existing loans. Commercial banks grant three months payment holidays to clients/borrowers whose financial positions will be negatively affected with a condition that the arrangement shall not place the borrower at a worse-off position at the end of the holiday period The payment of pay as you earn (PAYE) taxes and Value Added Tax (VAT) for companies and individuals in the non-essential services will be deferred for the moths of April, May and June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504174918/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004230560.html" Lesotho,LSO,20200422,C1: School closing,3,1,"Previous lockdown measures extended until May 5: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LEGAL-NOTICE-NO.38-2020.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200422,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Previous lockdown measures extended until May 5: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615180904/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LEGAL-NOTICE-NO.38-2020.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200422,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Previous lockdown measures extended until May 5: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615180904/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LEGAL-NOTICE-NO.38-2020.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200422,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Previous lockdown measures extended until May 5: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615180904/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LEGAL-NOTICE-NO.38-2020.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200422,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Previous lockdown measures extended until May 5: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615180904/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LEGAL-NOTICE-NO.38-2020.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200422,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Previous lockdown measures extended until May 5: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LEGAL-NOTICE-NO.38-2020.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200422,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Previous lockdown measures extended until May 5: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615180904/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LEGAL-NOTICE-NO.38-2020.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200422,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Previous lockdown measures extended until May 5: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615180904/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LEGAL-NOTICE-NO.38-2020.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20200505,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Existing cash transfers, such as the Child Grant Program will be topped-up. Public assistance will be expanded for 3 months, to add vulnerable groups such as children, elderly disabled, and those working in the informal sector. Regarding supporting businesses, the authorities also intend to clear arrears to MSMEs and are expanding credit guarantee facilities by M450 million. They are also offering grants and rent subsidies to MSMEs. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518193727/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U" Lesotho,LSO,20200506,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Some classes in primary and high schools and all tertiary institutions"" will resume from May 6. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214956/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-05/lesotho-eases-lockdown-restrictions-with-no-coronavirus-cases" Lesotho,LSO,20200506,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Businesses, public services and state companies"" along with ""all nonessential businesses"" will be allowed to reopen with limited hours from May 6. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214956/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-05/lesotho-eases-lockdown-restrictions-with-no-coronavirus-cases https://web.archive.org/web/20200511215451/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339401/lesotho-covid-19-lockdown-measures-eased-may-5-update-2" Lesotho,LSO,20200506,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Specific events - like church services - allowed to resume. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214956/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-05/lesotho-eases-lockdown-restrictions-with-no-coronavirus-cases" Lesotho,LSO,20200506,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings that are allowed to resume - like church services - limited to 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214956/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-05/lesotho-eases-lockdown-restrictions-with-no-coronavirus-cases" Lesotho,LSO,20200506,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Restrictions on public transport still in place, even with May 6 easing of lockdown. ""Public transport operators have been urged to strictly observe reduced passenger loads and are expected to operate from 06:00 to 10:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00 (local time)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511215451/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339401/lesotho-covid-19-lockdown-measures-eased-may-5-update-2" Lesotho,LSO,20200506,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Businesses, schools, and churches allowed to resume, meaning people are no longer legally required to stay home. However, PM still encourages people to follow WHO guidelines which include social distance and staying home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511220207/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/coronavirus-free-lesotho-starts-relaxing-restrictions/1830431" Lesotho,LSO,20200506,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Military still deployed, public transport still limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511215451/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339401/lesotho-covid-19-lockdown-measures-eased-may-5-update-2" Lesotho,LSO,20200506,C8: International travel controls,4,,"South African border still closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511215451/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339401/lesotho-covid-19-lockdown-measures-eased-may-5-update-2" Lesotho,LSO,20200510,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"contact tracing reported to be taking place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511223121/https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/still-no-covid-19-in-lesotho-after-48-suspected-cases-test-negative-47827604" Lesotho,LSO,20200609,C1: School closing,2,1,"6 May 2020 Lesotho Eases Lockdown Restrictions. Businesses, public services and state companies will resume operations, along with some classes in primary and high schools and all tertiary institutions, Prime Minister Thomas Thabane said in an address broadcast on state television and radio. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214956/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-05/lesotho-eases-lockdown-restrictions-with-no-coronavirus-cases 19 May 2020 Lesotho recorded its first positive case of coronavirus (Covid-19) and has subsequently reported four confirmed cases as of June 3, 2020. Previously the chairperson of the inter-ministerial committee spearheading the country's response to the pandemic, Communications Minister Thesele 'Maseribane, hinted at a possible reinstatement of the lockdown to stop the spread of the virus. " Lesotho,LSO,20200609,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"6 May 2020 Lesotho Eases Lockdown Restrictions. Businesses, public services and state companies will resume operations, along with some classes in primary and high schools and all tertiary institutions, Prime Minister Thomas Thabane said in an address broadcast on state television and radio. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214956/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-05/lesotho-eases-lockdown-restrictions-with-no-coronavirus-cases Cafes and restaurants may only provide take away meals. Parks, nightclubs are not yet allowed to open. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/staying-during-coronavirus 19 May 2020 Lesotho recorded its first positive case of coronavirus (Covid-19) and has subsequently reported four confirmed cases as of June 3, 2020. Previously the chairperson of the inter-ministerial committee spearheading the country's response to the pandemic, Communications Minister Thesele 'Maseribane, hinted at a possible reinstatement of the lockdown to stop the spread of the virus. " Lesotho,LSO,20200609,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"6 May 2020 Lesotho Eases Lockdown Restrictions. Businesses, public services and state companies will resume operations, along with some classes in primary and high schools and all tertiary institutions, Prime Minister Thomas Thabane said in an address broadcast on state television and radio. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214956/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-05/lesotho-eases-lockdown-restrictions-with-no-coronavirus-cases 19 May 2020 Lesotho recorded its first positive case of coronavirus (Covid-19) and has subsequently reported four confirmed cases as of June 3, 2020. Previously the chairperson of the inter-ministerial committee spearheading the country's response to the pandemic, Communications Minister Thesele 'Maseribane, hinted at a possible reinstatement of the lockdown to stop the spread of the virus. " Lesotho,LSO,20200609,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All gatherings are prohibited except for funerals and religious services of not more than 50 people. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/staying-during-coronavirus " Lesotho,LSO,20200609,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Restrictions on public transport still in place, even with May 6 easing of lockdown. ""Public transport operators have been urged to strictly observe reduced passenger loads and are expected to operate from 06:00 to 10:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00 (local time)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511215451/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339401/lesotho-covid-19-lockdown-measures-eased-may-5-update-2 Travel by vehicle is permitted only when necessary to obtain goods and services, restrictions are in place to limit the number of passengers carried. Private vehicles are allowed to carry two people per row of seats. Face coverings should be worn. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/staying-during-coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20200609,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Anyone leaving their place of resident must wear a mask. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/staying-during-coronavirus Businesses, public services and state companies will resume operations, along with some classes in primary and high schools and all tertiary institutions, Prime Minister Thomas Thabane said in an address broadcast on state television and radio. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214956/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-05/lesotho-eases-lockdown-restrictions-with-no-coronavirus-cases 19 May 2020 Lesotho recorded its first positive case of coronavirus (Covid-19) and has subsequently reported four confirmed cases as of June 3, 2020. Previously the chairperson of the inter-ministerial committee spearheading the country's response to the pandemic, Communications Minister Thesele 'Maseribane, hinted at a possible reinstatement of the lockdown to stop the spread of the virus. " Lesotho,LSO,20200609,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Restrictions on public transport still in place, even with May 6 easing of lockdown. ""Public transport operators have been urged to strictly observe reduced passenger loads and are expected to operate from 06:00 to 10:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00 (local time)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511215451/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339401/lesotho-covid-19-lockdown-measures-eased-may-5-update-2 Travel by vehicle is permitted only when necessary to obtain goods and services, restrictions are in place to limit the number of passengers carried. Private vehicles are allowed to carry two people per row of seats. Face coverings should be worn. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/staying-during-coronavirus " Lesotho,LSO,20200609,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Lesotho shares its borders with South Africa. The South African border remains closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511215451/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339401/lesotho-covid-19-lockdown-measures-eased-may-5-update-2" Lesotho,LSO,20200609,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Existing cash transfers, such as the Child Grant Program will be topped-up. Public assistance will be expanded for 3 months, to add vulnerable groups such as children, elderly disabled, and those working in the informal sector. Regarding supporting businesses, the authorities also intend to clear arrears to MSMEs and are expanding credit guarantee facilities by M450 million. They are also offering grants and rent subsidies to MSMEs. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518193727/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U " Lesotho,LSO,20200609,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"‘Manthabiseng National Convention Centre has been identified as designated National Command Centre for Coronavirus (COVID-19). All the information about COVID-19 will be coordinated and accessed from this centre so that the public can be only provided with credible information. Meanwhile, a budget of M60 million targeting information dissemination and human resource emprovement amongst others has also been proposed in this regard and it emerged during this meeting https://web.archive.org/web/20200506104855/https://www.gov.ls/lesotho-government-identifies-national-command-centre-for-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200506103816/https://www.gov.ls/about-coronavirus-covid-19/" Lesotho,LSO,20200609,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Lesotho has reported four confirmed cases as of June 3, 2020. Test samples are sent for testing to South Africa. “On 9 May 2020, the Ministry of Health conducted 81 tests for Covid-19 from travellers from South Africa and Saudi Arabia,” a spokesperson said. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/13/lesotho-records-first-coronavirus-case-a-week-after-lifting-lockdown " Lesotho,LSO,20200609,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Lesotho has reported four confirmed cases as of June 3, 2020. Test samples are sent for testing to South Africa. “On 9 May 2020, the Ministry of Health conducted 81 tests for Covid-19 from travellers from South Africa and Saudi Arabia,” a spokesperson said. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/13/lesotho-records-first-coronavirus-case-a-week-after-lifting-lockdown " Lesotho,LSO,20200621,C1: School closing,0,,""" Schools have reopened gradually under the guidance of ministry of education."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20200621,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""The lockdown of the country was relaxed since May 5 Private businesses (non-essential) gradually reopened but some (e.g., alcohol) followed WHO’s recommendations. Public servants started going back to work but work in shifts and practice social distancing. The lockdown was lifted on May 19, albeit with compulsory use of masks in public spaces and restrictions in high risk sectors such as tourism, sit-in restaurants, entertainment and assembly of more than 50 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20200621,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20200621,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20200621,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200620180128/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho" Lesotho,LSO,20200621,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200620180128/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho" Lesotho,LSO,20200621,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20200703,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders are generally closed but borders are especially opened for return of mine workersAs reported by Mining Weekly, 12 000 mineworkers had one border post at their disposal on re-entering South Africa from Lesotho and the opening of more border posts was requestedMinerals Council South Africa environment, health and legacies senior executive Nikisi Lesufi saideach of the three Lesotho border posts had a re-entry processing capacity of 130 to 150 people a daySo, we are able to bring in up to 450 people per day from Lesotho and we can bring in about 400 a day from Mozambique,” he added. Four thousand workers were needing to re-enter South Africa from Mozambique through one border post. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200628134441/https://www.miningweekly.com/article/lesotho-opens-more-border-posts-for-return-of-foreign-mineworkers-2020-06-25/rep_id:3650" Lesotho,LSO,20200715,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"he High Court of Lesotho and the Court of Appeal have from Wednesday (15 July 2020) until Monday (20 July 2020) temporarily suspended services provided at their premises. This is according to a statement released on Tuesday which indicates that the suspension of the services is due to fumigation of the buildings of both the High Court and the Court of Appeal which is set to commence today. According to the statement, the fumigation of the buildings is one of the measures to be taken by the judiciary to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Reports show that the current initiative by the judiciary to contribute in the fight against COVID-19 is not the first. In April this year, the High Court and the Magistrate Court suspended their services when the rest of the country went for lockdown while the Court of Appeal suspended its conventional sitting which was scheduled for April 14, 2020. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200725093832/https://www.gov.ls/courts-suspend-services/" Lesotho,LSO,20200719,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Prime Minister, Dr Moeketsi Majoro says new regulations to be published and enforced from Sunday mid-night will enhance the fight against COVID-19 pandemicHe added that the following will be closed and they include; churches, schools, initiation schools, political rallies, gyms and parks, sports except non-contact sports like golf, public gatherings except those intended for COVID-19 awareness with maximum of not more than 30 people, prisons visits have also been banned except for health workers and law enforcers with permits, noting that community service provided by prisoners have also been stopped. LInkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200725095049/https://www.gov.ls/new-restrictions-to-pave-way-forward/" Lesotho,LSO,20200719,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The factories will remain open but with 50 percent of workers for day and night shifts thus to promote social distance. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200725095049/https://www.gov.ls/new-restrictions-to-pave-way-forward/" Lesotho,LSO,20200719,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"He added that the following will be closed and they include; churches, schools, initiation schools, political rallies, gyms and parks, sports except non-contact sports like golf, public gatherings except those intended for COVID-19 awareness with maximum of not more than 30 people, prisons visits have also been banned except for health workers and law enforcers with permits, noting that community service provided by prisoners have also been stopped. Link https://web.archive.org/web/20200725095049/https://www.gov.ls/new-restrictions-to-pave-way-forward/" Lesotho,LSO,20200719,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The restrictions as elaborated by the Prime Minister include the following; only five people are allowed for wedding ceremonies, the number of people attending funerals is restricted to family only plus 10 people for burial services and that such funeral services be held outdoors and completed by 10:00 am. Public events which are for COVID-19 awareness can be organised with the limit of 30 people only. link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200725095049/https://www.gov.ls/new-restrictions-to-pave-way-forward/" Lesotho,LSO,20200719,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Used to be coded 3 with this first bit of information: PM announced that again, he said border movement is still not allowed for foreign country visit except for personnel working with COVID-19 equipment. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725095049/https://www.gov.ls/new-restrictions-to-pave-way-forward/ However, some sources suggest that the exceptions are really only for essential trade of goods and services, while a border closure is still in place for regular passengers, which is why I recode it to 4: Lesotho’s borders are closed except for all but essential trade. https://web.archive.org/web/20200802211359/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/entry-requirements " Lesotho,LSO,20200803,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools have reopened only gradually under the guidance of ministry of education. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive link not working)" Lesotho,LSO,20200818,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools have reopened gradually under the guidance of ministry of education." Lesotho,LSO,20200818,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Lesotho’s borders are still closed except for all but essential trade. SAA Airlink flights between Maseru and Johannesburg Airport have been suspended. Moshoeshoe International Airport and the border crossing points at Maseru Bridge, Caledonspoort (Butha Buthe), Maputsoe Bridge, Qacha’s Nek Bridge and Vanrooyens Gate (Mafeteng) remain open, but with reduced operating hours, for conveyance of essential goods and services only. Entry and exit to Lesotho is allowed with approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide or receive emergency medical services for a life threatening condition. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/entry-requirements (accessed 27th August 2020, web archive not working but this website has been archived previously and noted in notes for 19 July)" Lesotho,LSO,20200828,C1: School closing,2,1,"""There has not been any communication from the ministry whether there were plans to reopen schools and now the teachers' unions are demanding an update."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200906190311/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008260396.html" Lesotho,LSO,20200828,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Public transportation in Lesotho is operating in limited capacity."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200906191634/https://tripsguard.com/destination/lesotho/" Lesotho,LSO,20200907,C1: School closing,2,1," Schools have reopened gradually under the guidance of ministry of education. The relaxed restriction allowed for the opening of schools for senior classes thus Standard 7, Junior Certificate (J.C) and LGCSE beginning of September. See: See: https://www.gov.ls/pm-announces-relaxation-of-lockdown-restrictions/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 21 September 2020)" Lesotho,LSO,20200907,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Note: churches opened on condition to comply with World health Organisation (WHO) and government protocols as well as to observe maximum of 50 people when in doors and 100 in the open. See: https://www.gov.ls/pm-announces-relaxation-of-lockdown-restrictions/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 21 September 2020)" Lesotho,LSO,20200907,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport will operate at full capacity but still to observe WHO protocols (August 2020 directive). See: https://www.gov.ls/pm-announces-relaxation-of-lockdown-restrictions/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 21 September 2020)" Lesotho,LSO,20200907,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No new policy seen " Lesotho,LSO,20200907,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Not sure why this might be coded as 1G. according to the UK FCO website for Lesotho, anyone leaving their place of residence in Lesotho must wear a mask or face covering. This includes in public and private vehicles, walking in the street, and in shops and public offices. See https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus. Also, from the IMF policy response website, see: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive unavailable, accessed 21 September 2020)" Lesotho,LSO,20200922,C1: School closing,2,1,"no new updates. https://www.gov.ls/covid-19-remains-at-purple-scale/" Lesotho,LSO,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"I would argue that it is a 1G instead of a 2G. No particular policies on work closures, so I would assume it is a 1 rather than a 2. https://www.gov.ls/covid-19-remains-at-purple-scale/" Lesotho,LSO,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"no updates reported." Lesotho,LSO,20200922,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Again, talking about the opening of borders, he (the president) said Lesotho will allow business people and students to board provided there is COVID-19 certificate showing their status."" I think this still implies that borders are generally closed, but borders may be open for exceptions. https://www.gov.ls/covid-19-remains-at-purple-scale/ " Lesotho,LSO,20201001,C8: International travel controls,2,,"on the 1st October the border partially opened for Business travellers, students, residents with permits to live and work outside Lesotho, the critically ill and people with special travel needs. If you’re entering Lesotho, you must provide evidence of a negative PCR COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours of travel, and will be required to self isolate at your permanent or temporary place of residence for 14 days on arrival: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130204353/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho" Lesotho,LSO,20201002,C1: School closing,2,1,"no new updates. https://www.gov.ls/covid-19-remains-at-purple-scale/" Lesotho,LSO,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Businesses and offices are allowed to operate provided health regulations and social distancing are observed."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201012124445/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201002,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public gatherings also permitted for not more than 50 people if indoors and 100 if outdoors. No food and alcohol are allowed to be served at public gatherings. http://web.archive.org/web/20201012124445/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings also permitted for not more than 50 people if indoors and 100 if outdoors. No food and alcohol are allowed to be served at public gatherings. http://web.archive.org/web/20201012124445/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201002,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new information" Lesotho,LSO,20201002,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""The Government of Lesotho has partially lifted restrictions on movement. However all persons are still required to remain at home unless providing or acquiring goods or services, or attending funerals and religious services."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201012124445/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201002,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Travel by vehicle is permitted only when necessary to obtain goods and services. Restrictions to limit the number of passengers carried have now been lifted but face coverings should still be worn on public transport."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201012124445/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new information." Lesotho,LSO,20201002,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"‘Manthabiseng National Convention Centre has been identified as designated National Command Centre for Coronavirus (COVID-19). All the information about COVID-19 will be coordinated and accessed from this centre so that the public can be only provided with credible information. Meanwhile, a budget of M60 million targeting information dissemination and human resource emprovement amongst others has also been proposed in this regard and it emerged during this meeting https://web.archive.org/web/20200506104855/https://www.gov.ls/lesotho-government-identifies-national-command-centre-for-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200506103816/https://www.gov.ls/about-coronavirus-covid-19/" Lesotho,LSO,20201002,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current. It has also been observed that testing is limited in Lesotho. http://web.archive.org/web/20201012131721/https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus/country/lesotho?country=~LSO https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Lesotho,LSO,20201002,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No changes found. contact tracing reported to be taking place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511223121/https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/still-no-covid-19-in-lesotho-after-48-suspected-cases-test-negative-47827604" Lesotho,LSO,20201006,C1: School closing,1,1,"Lesotho to start lifting restrictions on schools from 6 Oct. All educational activities are to be conducted outdoors with less than 100 students. https://archive.vn/KSqZ0" Lesotho,LSO,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Reopening of the economy. The lockdown of the country was relaxed since May 5. Private businesses (non-essential) gradually reopened but some (e.g., alcohol) followed WHO’s recommendations. Public servants started going back to work gradually and practice social distancing. The lockdown was lifted on May 19, albeit with compulsory use of masks in public spaces and restrictions in high risk sectors such as tourism, sit-in restaurants, entertainment and assembly of more than 50 people. Schools have reopened gradually under the guidance of ministry of education. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022012920/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Reopening of the economy. The lockdown of the country was relaxed since May 5. Private businesses (non-essential) gradually reopened but some (e.g., alcohol) followed WHO’s recommendations. Public servants started going back to work gradually and practice social distancing. The lockdown was lifted on May 19, albeit with compulsory use of masks in public spaces and restrictions in high risk sectors such as tourism, sit-in restaurants, entertainment and assembly of more than 50 people. Schools have reopened gradually under the guidance of ministry of education. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022012920/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Reopening of the economy. The lockdown of the country was relaxed since May 5. Private businesses (non-essential) gradually reopened but some (e.g., alcohol) followed WHO’s recommendations. Public servants started going back to work gradually and practice social distancing. The lockdown was lifted on May 19, albeit with compulsory use of masks in public spaces and restrictions in high risk sectors such as tourism, sit-in restaurants, entertainment and assembly of more than 50 people. Schools have reopened gradually under the guidance of ministry of education. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022012920/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""The Government of Lesotho has partially lifted restrictions on movement. However all persons are still required to remain at home unless providing or acquiring goods or services, or attending funerals and religious services."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201012124445/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No debt relief noted on government sites or IMF. Government funding focuses on health and prevention. Government looking for private sector to help with relief. ""The IMF reports that the Governments has funded their current COVID response from the existing health care budget, and has been focused on health care and prevention. The Government has also called for private sector support, and Banking Sector in the country has contributed M2 million towards the National Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). As of the 4th of April there are no fiscal policy measures. However, the Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) announced it will (1) increase of the NIR target floor from US$630 million to US$660 million, and (ii) reduce the CBL rate by 100 basis points from 6.25 per cent to 5.25 per cent per annum. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201023140517/https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s46Oz_NtkyrowAracg9FTPYRdkP8GHRzQqM7w6Qa_2k/edit?ts=5e836726" Lesotho,LSO,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," Notes ‘Manthabiseng National Convention Centre has been identified as designated National Command Centre for Coronavirus (COVID-19). All the information about COVID-19 will be coordinated and accessed from this centre so that the public can be only provided with credible information. Meanwhile, a budget of M60 million targeting information dissemination and human resource emprovement amongst others has also been proposed in this regard and it emerged during this meeting https://web.archive.org/web/20200506104855/https://www.gov.ls/lesotho-government-identifies-national-command-centre-for-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200506103816/https://www.gov.ls/about-coronavirus-covid-19/" Lesotho,LSO,20201013,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current. It has also been observed that testing is limited in Lesotho. http://web.archive.org/web/20201012131721/https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus/country/lesotho?country=~LSO https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"contact tracing reported to be taking place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511223121/https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/still-no-covid-19-in-lesotho-after-48-suspected-cases-test-negative-47827604" Lesotho,LSO,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings also permitted for not more than 50 people if indoors and 100 if outdoors. No food and alcohol are allowed to be served at public gatherings: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130205245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions by the government in early October is likely to stimulate economic activity and improve household opportunities to engage in livelihood activities.... There are still Covid19 restrictions in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108195434/https://reliefweb.int/report/lesotho/lesotho-remote-monitoring-update-october-2020" Lesotho,LSO,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Lesotho Government and the Lesotho Sports and Recreation Commission (LSRC), Live Lesotho has been advised that Lesotho will remain in a level 3 lockdown indefinitely. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108195823/https://www.msn.com/en-za/cars/news/2020-roof-of-africa-falls-prey-to-covid-19-lockdown/ar-BB1at5JU" Lesotho,LSO,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108203947/https://reliefweb.int/report/lesotho/lesotho-remote-monitoring-update-october-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201108204215/https://ls.usembassy.gov/lesothos-new-directive-on-coronavirus-international-arrivals-now-asked-to-self-isolate-for-14-days/" Lesotho,LSO,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in stay at home measures. Stronger language on public gatherings. The public must desist from attending public gatherings which put them at the risk of contracting and spreading #Covid19, Deputy Minister of Health Nto Moakhi has said. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108204434/https://twitter.com/Lestimes/status/1323925660398661634 " Lesotho,LSO,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. Urging caution. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108203947/https://reliefweb.int/report/lesotho/lesotho-remote-monitoring-update-october-2020 " Lesotho,LSO,20201023,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108210924/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108210924/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Lesotho,LSO,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government responding through newspapers and Twitter. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108211306/https://www.theafricareport.com/48539/south-africa-the-covid-plan-for-woolworths-clicks-and-pick-n-pay/ No change in stay at home measures. Stronger language on public gatherings. The public must desist from attending public gatherings which put them at the risk of contracting and spreading #Covid19, Deputy Minister of Health Nto Moakhi has said. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108204434/https://twitter.com/Lestimes/status/1323925660398661634 " Lesotho,LSO,20201023,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108212546/https://www.pedaids.org/2020/10/27/heroes-on-the-front-lines-in-lesotho/" Lesotho,LSO,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change. Voluntary to work with health care workers. https://www.newyorker.com/news/us-journal/can-coronavirus-contact-tracing-survive-reopening" Lesotho,LSO,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. Compulsory use of masks in public spaces and restrictions in high risk sectors. Required but not being enforced. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108213928/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108204434/https://twitter.com/Lestimes/status/1323925660398661634 " Lesotho,LSO,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"All schools open if they adhere to the guidelines https://web.archive.org/web/20201117013227/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Min-Health-Graphic-Presentation-converted-compressed.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Bars, restaurants, hotels, and sport venues open if they adhere to the regulations: https://web.archive.org/web/20201117013227/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Min-Health-Graphic-Presentation-converted-compressed.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Entertainment indoor events are allowed with a permit from the ministry of tourism, 2 bouncers, 120people/300sqm, no more than 500 people, and no alcohol: https://web.archive.org/web/20201117013227/https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Min-Health-Graphic-Presentation-converted-compressed.pdf" Lesotho,LSO,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Restrictions on travel within Lesotho have been lifted. Local tourism facilities are open (subject to certain regulations on opening hours)."" https://archive.vn/Fan8m" Lesotho,LSO,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://archive.vn/luiIO" Lesotho,LSO,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""Anyone leaving their place of residence must wear a mask or face covering. This includes in public and private vehicles, walking in the street, and in shops and public offices."" https://archive.vn/Fan8m" Lesotho,LSO,20201118,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are permitted to open with appropriate measure in place. Most remain closed except for the years taking exams: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130205245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201118,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Businesses and offices are allowed to operate provided health regulations and social distancing are observed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130205245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201118,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Nightclubs are permitted to open with approval in advance from the Ministry of Tourism and under strict guidelines. Churches are permitted to resume services. Numbers are limited to 50 people if indoors and 100 if outdoors: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130205245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201118,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Lesotho,LSO,20201118,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130205245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201118,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130205245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201118,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change" Lesotho,LSO,20201118,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change" Lesotho,LSO,20201118,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130205245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are permitted to open with appropriate measure in place. Not all have fully opened yet. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Businesses and offices are allowed to operate provided health regulations and social distancing are observed. Restrictions on cafes and restaurants have been lifted, but premises are required to avoid overcrowding and ensure frequent cleaning. Nightclubs are permitted to open between 6pm and midnight at 50% capacity. Masks, social distancing and regular cleaning are required. Outdoor sports are permitted with 50% spectator capacity. Gyms are allowed to operate but equipment must be disinfected between uses. COVID-19 protocols including social distancing and masks must be observed at indoor and outdoor sporting facilities. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Churches are permitted to resume services of not more than 2 hours length. Numbers are limited to 50% capacity indoors and 500 people outdoors. Masks must be worn at all times. Funeral services must be outdoors and completed by 10am. Buffets and night vigils are not permitted. Outdoor sports are permitted with 50% spectator capacity. COVID-19 protocols including social distancing and masks must be observed at indoor and outdoor sporting facilities. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Churches are permitted to resume services of not more than 2 hours length. Numbers are limited to 50% capacity indoors and 500 people outdoors. Masks must be worn at all times. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130205245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Restrictions on travel within Lesotho have been lifted. Local tourism facilities are open (subject to COVID-19 protocols including social distancing and cleaning regulations). https://web.archive.org/web/20201218084224/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Restrictions on international travel have been lifted. Under ‘Blue Stage’ regulations all categories of traveller, including tourists, are permitted. If you wish to enter or exit Lesotho, you’ll need a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of travel. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/entry-requirements" Lesotho,LSO,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"COVID-19 regulations in Lesotho are managed by Lesotho’s National COVID-19 Secretariat (NACOSEC). Travellers should be aware that the information on the NACOSEC website is not always up to date. The NACOSEC Twitter feed and Facebook page generally have more current information. https://web.archive.org/web/20201218084224/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lesotho,LSO,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Anyone leaving their place of residence must wear a mask or face covering. This includes in public and private vehicles, walking in the street, and in shops and public offices. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lesotho/coronavirus" Lithuania,LTU,20200129,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Person with severe acute respiratory infection (i.e., fever, cough, hospitalization required) and no other etiology has been identified to meet at least one of the following criteria: former trip to or residence in Wuhan (Hubei Province, China) during the 14 days prior to the onset of symptoms of the disease, or the patient is a healthcare professional who worked in an environment that treated individuals with unspecified respiratory infections. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527114501/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/lithuania/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section" Lithuania,LTU,20200204,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Person with acute respiratory infection (fever and one of the following: cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing) who requires or does not need hospitalization and has responded to at least one of the following epidemiological criteria: close contact with a confirmed or probable case of 2019-nCoV or traveled in areas where 2019-nCoV is spreading to the public - China (mainland, all provinces) or worked in an environment where persons suffering from 2019-nCoV infection were treated. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527114603/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/lithuania/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section" Lithuania,LTU,20200224,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Person with acute respiratory infection (fever and one of the following: cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing) who requires or does not need hospitalization and has responded to at least one of the following epidemiological - has been in close contact with the confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 or have traveled in areas where COVID-19 is spreading - China (all provinces), the region of Northern Italy (regions of Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna), which treated individuals with COVID-19 infection. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527114603/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/lithuania/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section" Lithuania,LTU,20200226,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"State of Emergency declared to prepare possible coronavirus to take preventive steps against the possible arrival and spread of the virus. Citizens to follow recommendations being put up on the website of the National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611135026/https://nvsc.lrv.lt/lt/" Lithuania,LTU,20200227,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Person with acute respiratory infection (sudden onset of at least one of the following symptoms: cough, fever, difficulty breathing). Requiring or not requiring hospitalization and meeting at least one of the following epidemiological criteria during the 14 days prior to onset of symptoms - close contact with a confirmed or probable COVID-19 or traveling in areas where COVID-19 is spreading in the community or worked in environment where patients of COVID-19 were treated. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527114603/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/lithuania/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section" Lithuania,LTU,20200228,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government sets up a public information website; announces a hotline for residents, contacts for media. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611135221/https://twitter.com/LithuanianGovt/status/1233350558477623298" Lithuania,LTU,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Government of Lithuania ordered all public indoor events of more than 100 attendees to be canceled. On the same day, the government ordered the closure of all educational institutions including kindergartens, public schools, and universities for two weeks with a recommendation to utilise online learning. All museums, cinemas, and gyms were also closed. (Gatherings:) https://web.archive.org/web/20200611120337/http://lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/ekstremaliu-situaciju-metu-masiniai-renginiai-uzdarose-patalpose-nevyks (Schools:) https://web.archive.org/web/20200603080001/https://lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/visoje-lietuvoje-del-koronaviruso-dviem-savaitems-uzdaromos-svietimo-istaigos https://web.archive.org/web/20200611120644/https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/1150971/nuo-penktadienio-del-koronaviruso-gresmes-nebedirbs-dalis-ugdymo-istaigu-atsaukiami-kulturiniai-sporto-renginiai" Lithuania,LTU,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Government of Lithuania ordered all public indoor events of more than 100 attendees to be canceled. On the same day, the government ordered the closure of all educational institutions including kindergartens, public schools, and universities for two weeks with a recommendation to utilise online learning. All museums, cinemas, and gyms were also closed. (Gatherings:) https://web.archive.org/web/20200611120337/http://lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/ekstremaliu-situaciju-metu-masiniai-renginiai-uzdarose-patalpose-nevyks (Schools:) https://web.archive.org/web/20200603080001/https://lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/visoje-lietuvoje-del-koronaviruso-dviem-savaitems-uzdaromos-svietimo-istaigos https://web.archive.org/web/20200611120644/https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/1150971/nuo-penktadienio-del-koronaviruso-gresmes-nebedirbs-dalis-ugdymo-istaigu-atsaukiami-kulturiniai-sporto-renginiai" Lithuania,LTU,20200313,C1: School closing,1,1,"The two week school closure in Lithuania in early March was a recommended closing from March 13--March15, 2020. The recommendation turned into a mandatory closure for schools at all levels starting on March 16 2020. - Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430165618/https://lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/visoje-lietuvoje-del-koronaviruso-dviem-savaitems-uzdaromos-svietimo-istaigos other notes: - As reported in the news article above, from the ""My Government"" website https://lrv.lt/ (Translated by Bing and Google Translate into English from Lithuanian) : ""From 13 March, it is recommended, and from 16 March to 27 March, the process of education, training and studies will be mandatory in all educational establishments, i.e. universities, colleges and schools, as well as day and employment centres, will not work in kindergartens and non-formal educational establishments. Such a decision was taken today at a meeting of the Government."" - The following source reported that the closure was mandatory and in effect starting from March 13 2020, however this does not seem to be the case; the mandatory order reportedly went into effect starting March 16 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403192250/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1150823/lithuanian-government-orders-school-closures-and-travel-restrictions-to-prevent-coronavirus" Lithuania,LTU,20200313,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All the passengers arriving to Lithuanian airports will be subject to registration and screened at airports. All the passengers arriving in the territory of the Republic of Lithuania by bus, train and ferry shall be screened for COVID-19. Fourteen (14) day long self-isolation shall be mandatory to all travellers who arrive from high-risk countries and territories, identified as such by the decision of the Head of the National Emergency Operations Centre (Austria, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, Iceland, Iran, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland)*. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611132531/http://lrv.lt/en/important-information-to-foreign-nationals-in-lithuania" Lithuania,LTU,20200313,H2: Testing policy,1,,"From 13th of March the coronavirus hotline 1808 became operational. People in isolation who came from high level risk countries and showed symptoms (i.e., fever, caught and ect.) were asked to dial the number. Dialing 1808 gives access to Hotline Consultant who follows a set algorithm to approve the testing. Suspected cases (according to existing case definition) were initially tested in isolation rooms in emergency care and were observed in hospitals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527114025/http://sam.lrv.lt/uploads/sam/documents/files/Mobilieji%20%20punktai%20v_05.pdf" Lithuania,LTU,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"The government announced lockdown from 16th to 30th March - All public indoor and outdoor gatherings were prohibited; all shops and businesses excluding grocery shops, pharmacies and veterinary pharmacies were closed; all restaurants and bars were closed, leaving the option for food take-away; borders were closed for foreigners regardless of the means of transport, excluding cargo and special transport; all international outbound passenger travel was prohibited. As the Prime Minister said, the announcement of quarantine means that all public events, regardless of their size or space, will be banned in the country. All companies, both public and private, will be offered the maximum use of teleworking. According to him, it is important that as few employees as possible work in companies. All public administrations will have to provide only the necessary services. According to S. Skvernelis, if there is no emergency, unnecessary services will not be provided. Recreational and accommodation establishments are not suspended, but spa and rehabilitation services not related to treatment procedures cannot be used. In an emergency, hotels could be used to quarantine people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122607/https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122724/https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1240194198067970049 https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf " Lithuania,LTU,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The government announced lockdown from 16th to 30th March - All public indoor and outdoor gatherings were prohibited; all shops and businesses excluding grocery shops, pharmacies and veterinary pharmacies were closed; all restaurants and bars were closed, leaving the option for food take-away; borders were closed for foreigners regardless of the means of transport, excluding cargo and special transport; all international outbound passenger travel was prohibited. As the Prime Minister said, the announcement of quarantine means that all public events, regardless of their size or space, will be banned in the country. All companies, both public and private, will be offered the maximum use of teleworking. According to him, it is important that as few employees as possible work in companies. All public administrations will have to provide only the necessary services. According to S. Skvernelis, if there is no emergency, unnecessary services will not be provided. Recreational and accommodation establishments are not suspended, but spa and rehabilitation services not related to treatment procedures cannot be used. In an emergency, hotels could be used to quarantine people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122607/https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122724/https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1240194198067970049 https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf " Lithuania,LTU,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government announced lockdown from 16th to 30th March - All public indoor and outdoor gatherings were prohibited; all shops and businesses excluding grocery shops, pharmacies and veterinary pharmacies were closed; all restaurants and bars were closed, leaving the option for food take-away; borders were closed for foreigners regardless of the means of transport, excluding cargo and special transport; all international outbound passenger travel was prohibited. As the Prime Minister said, the announcement of quarantine means that all public events, regardless of their size or space, will be banned in the country. All companies, both public and private, will be offered the maximum use of teleworking. According to him, it is important that as few employees as possible work in companies. All public administrations will have to provide only the necessary services. According to S. Skvernelis, if there is no emergency, unnecessary services will not be provided. Recreational and accommodation establishments are not suspended, but spa and rehabilitation services not related to treatment procedures cannot be used. In an emergency, hotels could be used to quarantine people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122607/https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122724/https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1240194198067970049 https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf" Lithuania,LTU,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The government announced lockdown from 16th to 30th March - All public indoor and outdoor gatherings were prohibited; all shops and businesses excluding grocery shops, pharmacies and veterinary pharmacies were closed; all restaurants and bars were closed, leaving the option for food take-away; borders were closed for foreigners regardless of the means of transport, excluding cargo and special transport; all international outbound passenger travel was prohibited. As the Prime Minister said, the announcement of quarantine means that all public events, regardless of their size or space, will be banned in the country. All companies, both public and private, will be offered the maximum use of teleworking. According to him, it is important that as few employees as possible work in companies. All public administrations will have to provide only the necessary services. According to S. Skvernelis, if there is no emergency, unnecessary services will not be provided. Recreational and accommodation establishments are not suspended, but spa and rehabilitation services not related to treatment procedures cannot be used. In an emergency, hotels could be used to quarantine people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122607/https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122724/https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1240194198067970049 https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf" Lithuania,LTU,20200316,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Restrictions shall be imposed on the flows of passengers using long-distance and suburban regular passenger transport services: they shall be required to travel seated maintaining the distance of at least one meter from each other. Special safety precautions shall be taken by disinfecting the vehicles at the beginning and end of the trip for each route. This provision is recommended for urban passenger transport too."" https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf " Lithuania,LTU,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"To obligate persons: to visit or stay in parks and other open public places in groups of no more than five, except for close relatives, adoptive parents, adoptive children, guardians and carers, while keeping a safe distance (more than 2 meters and less than 15 minutes contact), avoiding direct physical contact and observing personal hygiene requirements; who are above six years of age, to wear protective equipment covering nose and mouth (face masks, respirators or other equipment): outdoor spaces: marketplaces and other public points of sale, events, excursions, public transport boarding points; in public indoor spaces, except: when eating and drinking in catering establishments referred to in paragraph 3.2.6. of this Resolution; when exercising. To recommend that persons above six years of age wear protective equipment covering nose and mouth (face masks, respirators or other equipment) in public outdoor spaces other than those referred to in paragraph 3.1.10.2 of this Resolution. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611130641/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-announced-throughout-the-territory-of-the-republic-of-lithuania-attached-resolution-1" Lithuania,LTU,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Restrictions shall be imposed on the flows of passengers using long-distance and suburban regular passenger transport services: they shall be required to travel seated maintaining the distance of at least one meter from each other. Special safety precautions shall be taken by disinfecting the vehicles at the beginning and end of the trip for each route. This provision is recommended for urban passenger transport too."" https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf" Lithuania,LTU,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The government announced lockdown from 16th to 30th March - Borders were closed for foreigners regardless of the means of transport, excluding cargo and special transport; all international outbound passenger travel was prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122607/https://urm.lt/default/en/important-covid19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122724/https://twitter.com/LithuaniaMFA/status/1240194198067970049 https://lietuva.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DECLARING-QUARANTINE-ON-THE-TERRITORY-OF-THE-REPUBLIC-OF-LITHUANIA.pdf " Lithuania,LTU,20200317,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"People who lose at least a third of their income due to the coronavirus crisis will be able to defer their loan payments, the Lithuanian parliament has decided. Under the law, banks and other credit institutions will have to defer loan payments for at least three months, if people have lost more than a third of their income due to reasons beyond their control and request payment deferral. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611133602/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1152354/lithuanians-losing-income-over-coronavirus-offered-loan-breaks" Lithuania,LTU,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Major bus carriers temporarily suspend long-distance travel. After announcing this to the company UAB Kautra on Tuesday, the same decision was made by the companies Toks and Šilutes autobusu parkas. Lithuanian Railways promises to take care of passenger transportation after the quarantine of intercity bus trips. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611132041/https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/eismas/7/1154688/i-kita-miesta-autobusu-nenuvyksite-vezejai-atsaukia-reisus-keleiviams-lieka-tik-traukiniai" Lithuania,LTU,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122915/http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13" Lithuania,LTU,20200325,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611122915/http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13" Lithuania,LTU,20200325,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13" Lithuania,LTU,20200325,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13" Lithuania,LTU,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13" Lithuania,LTU,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Lockdown was extended till 13th April - Due to the spread of coronavirus, the universal quarantine in Lithuania was extended until April 13 inclusive, the government decided on Wednesday. Following this decision, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis announced that the Government had also decided to set up a special committee for crisis management. It will be headed by the Prime Minister himself. http://lrv.lt/en/relevant-information/coronavirus-in-lithuania/latest-information/the-quarantine-period-extended-until-april-13" Lithuania,LTU,20200328,H2: Testing policy,1,,"1. Person with acute respiratory infection (displaying one of the following symptoms: fever, cough, breathing difficulties) and without an underlying cause that explains these symptoms, who within the past 14 days traveled from areas with COVID-19 spread. 2. Person with acute respiratory infection who has been in close contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case. Furthermore, laboratory testing is implemented for the following groups: a) persons with severe respiratory infection who require hospitalization; b) health care professionals and other key workers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527114603/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/lithuania/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section" Lithuania,LTU,20200330,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Health Ministry said that all people experiencing cold-like symptoms associated with the coronavirus could now be tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527113044/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1156515/when-to-get-tested-for-covid-19-new-rules-in-lithuania-explained" Lithuania,LTU,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"KORONA STOP website launched by the government. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/#naujienos https://twitter.com/lithuaniangovt?lang=en" Lithuania,LTU,20200407,E1: Income support,2,1,"-On 16 March, the government announced 2.5 billion euros fiscal package out of which 250 million euros were allocated for wage subsidies for employees in affected firms. -On 7 April 2020, the Parliament approved amendments to the Law on Occupation regulating the requirements to receive state subsidies in case the downtime is announced for employees, as well as payouts for self-employed persons. (Extensive) WAGE SUBSIDIES FOR EMPLOYERS available. See here for comprehensive information: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125100456/https://eimin.lrv.lt/en/important-information-for-business-on-coronavirus/important-information-for-business-on-coronavirus-1 See also: https://web.archive.org/web/20200611133316/https://www2.deloitte.com/lt/en/pages/legal/articles/covid-19-crisis--employment-law-in-lithuania.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200611133323/https://www.asinta.com/news/coronavirus-update-for-employers-in-lithuania/" Lithuania,LTU,20200407,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Seeking to facilitate the daily lives of people in self-isolation due to the coronavirus, a mobile app Quarantine was developed and launched. The initiative to apply smart technologies to the isolation of quarantined persons came from the joint efforts of the Government, the National Public Health Centre (NPHC), the team of the wellness app Lympo, Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinic and Vilnius City Municipality. The Quarantine app is designed to monitor coronavirus symptoms on a daily basis, as well as to promote preventive actions and supervise self-isolation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611135319/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/useful-and-meaningful-self-isolation-with-a-mobile-app-quarantine" Lithuania,LTU,20200407,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In order to control the spread of communicable diseases, the NCPH conducts an epidemiological investigation of all COVID-19 cases (they use interviews, clarify circumstances of the infection, conduct contact tracing and collect other epidemiologically relevant information). Those who have been in contact are isolated, contacted daily and their health status is evaluated. The information on the results of the ongoing study, including the sites visited by COVID-19 infected persons, are published online on the NCPH website. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526183848/https://sam.lrv.lt/uploads/sam/documents/files/KORONA/DEL%20SALYTI%20TUREJUSIU%20ASMENU%20GRIŽUSIU%2C%20IŠ%20UŽSIENIO%20VALSTYBIU%2C%20IZOLIAVIMO%20PAKEITIMO%20(V-757).pdf" Lithuania,LTU,20200408,C1: School closing,3,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend" Lithuania,LTU,20200408,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417213927/https://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend" Lithuania,LTU,20200408,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend" Lithuania,LTU,20200408,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend" Lithuania,LTU,20200408,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend" Lithuania,LTU,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend" Lithuania,LTU,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended for another two weeks until 27 April. http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend" Lithuania,LTU,20200410,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Additional stricter restrictions will apply in the country this upcoming Easter weekend. To minimise movement and avoid gatherings during the holidays, people’s travel to cities and towns outside the municipality of their residence will be restricted from 10 April 8:00 p.m. until 13 April 8:00 p.m. Exceptions will apply to those travelling to another city due to the death of close relatives, work when the place of work is in another municipality, or to provide necessary medical care. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611132216/http://lrv.lt/en/news/quarantine-extended-for-another-two-weeks-stricter-restrictions-for-easter-weekend" Lithuania,LTU,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Inter-city travel restriction during the easter ended." Lithuania,LTU,20200423,C1: School closing,3,1,"Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums" Lithuania,LTU,20200423,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums" Lithuania,LTU,20200423,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums" Lithuania,LTU,20200423,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums" Lithuania,LTU,20200423,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums" Lithuania,LTU,20200423,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums" Lithuania,LTU,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Nationwide quarantine extended till 11 May. The second stage of the four-stage quarantine exit plan was initiated. Starting on Monday, 27 April - All retailers, including those in shopping centres, will be allowed to reopen, as well as other businesses outlined in the second stage of the quarantine exit plan. - Ban lifted on open-air cafes, beauty parlours, libraries and museums. Cafes, restaurants and bars will be able to serve visitors only outdoors, and, as before, provide takeaway food. - Certain cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports facilities will also open their doors to their visitors, restricting however their flow and ensuring the mandatory hygiene requirements. Visits shall be restricted to groups of no more than two people, except where it is family members. - Educational trails (except observation towers), parks, zoos and botanical gardens located in open outdoor areas will be free to welcome visitors provided that the distance of at least 2 m between people and/or groups of people is ensured. - High-performance athletic training in sports buildings and/or engineered sports facilities of the athletes who have met the requirements for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and candidates for the Olympic team, deaf athletes preparing for world or European championships will be allowed. http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums" Lithuania,LTU,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The second phase of quarantine easing began and certain shops and services opened up. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611123529/http://lrv.lt/en/news/the-lockdown-to-continue-until-11-may-as-of-next-monday-ban-lifted-of-open-air-cafes-beauty-parlours-libraries-and-museums" Lithuania,LTU,20200506,C1: School closing,3,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions" Lithuania,LTU,20200506,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611123744/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions" Lithuania,LTU,20200506,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions" Lithuania,LTU,20200506,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions" Lithuania,LTU,20200506,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions" Lithuania,LTU,20200506,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions" Lithuania,LTU,20200506,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The nationwide quarantine was extended to 31 May and the fourth stage of the quarantine exit plan was initiated. https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-continues-to-ease-lockdown-restrictions" Lithuania,LTU,20200511,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government opened the border with Poland. In an interview for the Polish Press Agency (PAP), the head of the Lithuanian diplomatic corps told the reporters that Lithuania will allow foreigners to enter the country again from May 11th but that Poles travelling for work will be exempted from the requirement to self-isolate, due to the coronavirus pandemic, for 14 days after arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611132845/https://polandin.com/47910065/lithuania-to-reopen-its-border-for-polish-workers-and-businessmen" Lithuania,LTU,20200513,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Outdoor events with up to 30 people will be allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611124334/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1178092/lithuania-eases-restrictions-indoor-cafes-to-open-masks-no-longer-mandatory" Lithuania,LTU,20200513,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gathering in groups of up to five people (increased from earlier 2) is now allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611124334/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1178092/lithuania-eases-restrictions-indoor-cafes-to-open-masks-no-longer-mandatory" Lithuania,LTU,20200513,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Air connection with Frankfurt (Germany) has been resumed since 13 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611133036/http://lrv.lt/en/news/regular-flights-to-norway-resume" Lithuania,LTU,20200515,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The borders between the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) opened again. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531012656/https://www.euronews.com/2020/05/13/coronavirus-lockdown-latvia-lithuania-and-estonia-re-open-borders-to-each-other" Lithuania,LTU,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"As of 18 May, kindergartens and preschool groups will reopen - this was agreed as early as last week by the Cabinet of Ministers. So will non-formal education of children. Pre-school, pre-primary and non-formal education of children shall be carried out by ensuring the required conditions laid down by the State Commander of National Emergency Operations for public health safety, hygiene and the provision of persons with necessary personal protective equipment. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611121736/http://lrv.lt/en/news/lockdown-restrictions-continue-to-relax" Lithuania,LTU,20200525,C1: School closing,2,1,"Primary schools will also be able to open their doors as of 25 May, and so will special schools for pupils with special education needs due to congenital or acquired disorders. It will be up to school communities to decide whether their school continues to operate at home or in classrooms. It will be also possible to hold consultation for secondary school graduates preparing for maturity exams. Basic and secondary education will continue from home. As of 25 May, colleges, universities that are not able to offer studies remotely will be allowed to resume work, as well as vocational education establishments that are not able to offer studies remotely or in the case of individual studies. http://lrv.lt/en/news/lockdown-restrictions-continue-to-relax" Lithuania,LTU,20200525,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Government has approved the Foreign Ministry’s proposal to resume scheduled flights to Norway as of 25 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611133036/http://lrv.lt/en/news/regular-flights-to-norway-resume" Lithuania,LTU,20200530,C1: School closing,1,1,"As of 30 May, basic and secondary education will be allowed to resume in schools. This is also the day for non-formal education to resume work where the specificity of the programmes prevents remote education. State Commander of National Emergency Operations for public health safety, hygiene and the provision of persons with necessary personal protective equipment. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611121736/http://lrv.lt/en/news/lockdown-restrictions-continue-to-relax " Lithuania,LTU,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,1,1," Public events can take place with a maximum of 300 people and 30% capacity of people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604205857/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/relaxing-lockdown-rules" Lithuania,LTU,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restrictions have been eased, allowing up to 300 people to gather together with at least 1m distance. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604205857/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/relaxing-lockdown-rules" Lithuania,LTU,20200601,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 1 June, a nationwide campaign ‘Thank You, Lithuania’ to take place to show gratitude to the Lithuanian people for the successful efforts in overcoming the first wave of COVID-19 and to ask them to continue staying focused and hopeful, so as to be ready to confront any other challenges lying do it again. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611135425/http://lrv.lt/en/news/thank-you-lithuania-campaign-in-honour-of-all-those-who-have-helped-to-overcome-first-wave-of-coronavirus Moreover, the government is publishing extensive information about the virus and implemented measures via a special website, set-up only for topics of the pandemic: https://web.archive.org/web/20201125101901/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/" Lithuania,LTU,20200610,H2: Testing policy,2,,"From Wednesday, 10th of June, anyone returning from abroad will be able to register for a coronavirus infection test (COVID-19) at mobile points if they demand so. This means that there will be no obligation to examine all returnees, as in the past. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615121218/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/grizusieji-is-uzsienio-patys-spres-tirtis-del-koronaviruso-ar-ne" Lithuania,LTU,20200617,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The government lifted the national quarantine on June 16 but will maintain a national state of emergency regime until July 16 to temporarily maintain some controls on internal and external border crossings. safety distance 2 meters, may be less if there is a partition or personal protective equipment is worn; distances in queues - not less than 1 meter; disinfection, disinfection of trolleys / bags at points of sale; hand hygiene (washing or disinfection); a ban on working with symptoms or if isolation is prescribed; it is recommended to wear personal protective equipment for both visitors and employees. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624114202/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/su-covid-19-susije-ribojimai-nuo-2020-m-birzelio-17-d-1" Lithuania,LTU,20200617,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200624114202/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/su-covid-19-susije-ribojimai-nuo-2020-m-birzelio-17-d-1" Lithuania,LTU,20200617,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From 2020 June 17 until 2020 June 30: no more than 700 spectators and / or participants in open spaces, no more than 150 spectators and / or participants in closed spaces. From 2020 July 1 to 2020 July 16: no more than 1,000 spectators and / or participants in open spaces, no more than 200 spectators and / or participants in closed spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624114202/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/su-covid-19-susije-ribojimai-nuo-2020-m-birzelio-17-d-1" Lithuania,LTU,20200617,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200624114202/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/su-covid-19-susije-ribojimai-nuo-2020-m-birzelio-17-d-1" Lithuania,LTU,20200617,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200624114202/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/su-covid-19-susije-ribojimai-nuo-2020-m-birzelio-17-d-1" Lithuania,LTU,20200617,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200624114202/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/su-covid-19-susije-ribojimai-nuo-2020-m-birzelio-17-d-1" Lithuania,LTU,20200629,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Lithuania opens its borders to travellers from the UK, and other EU states - with the exception of Sweden and Portugal, the only countries that are prohibited from entering. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706170632/https://bnn-news.com/lithuania-allows-people-from-uk-to-enter-214769" Lithuania,LTU,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""as of 30 May, the events will be allowed to happen indoors and outdoors with a maximum of 30 spectators and an area of ??at least 5 square meters per person is ensured. The distance of at least 2 meters between people will have to be ensured. As of 30 May, outdoor and indoor high-performance athletic competitions will be allowed without the participation of spectators. This is also the date when private celebrations will be allowed to resume in public outdoor and indoor spaces with no more than 30 persons participating in the celebration."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200806203626/http://lrv.lt/en/news/lockdown-restrictions-continue-to-relax" Lithuania,LTU,20200807,C1: School closing,2,1,"On Aug 7, 2020: The Government of Lithuania released the following notice on ""COVID-19-related restrictions"" which was updated recently as of Oct 28 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210959/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-28-october-2020 In this notice a specific section on education requires educational institutes at some levels to continue using remote learning, while permitting others (specifically Pre-school, pre-primary and primary education) to continue as usual: "" * 5– 12 grade pupils will learn remotely (until 8 November) except for children educated in special institutions and special classes in general education schools, * Pre-school, pre-primary and primary education will continue the usual way. * Non-formal education for children and adults will be carried out remotely or discontinued (until 8 November). * Higher education and continuing vocational training is recommended to be provided remotely (until 8 November). * The necessary conditions for public health safety, hygiene, provision of persons with necessary personal protective equipment must be ensured: disinfection; hand hygiene (washing and/or disinfection); prohibition to work for employees with symptoms or if isolation is prescribed;"" This suggests an ongoing policy on the Govt's part to require school at some levels to remain closed and educational activities be continued via remote learning. The notable exception here seems to be for students attending Primary, and pre-Primary schooling." Lithuania,LTU,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210959/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-28-october-2020 As per COVID19 restriction guidelines published on Aug 7, for Public and private sector: ""Remote work recommended"" Policy above was first published on Aug 7, and most recently updated on Oct 28, 2020 to reflect new quarantine areas and changes to select restriction regarding ""Events"" and ""Public and Private sector"" work. other notes: * Specific instructions/guidelines for ""Services and trade and activities at leisure and entertainment venues"": distance in queues is at least 1 meter; disinfection and hygiene requirements; no working with symptoms or if isolation is prescribed; in public points of service and sale - 2-meter safety distance between the working places or a partition; leisure and entertainment venues: mandatory registration of visitors (given name, surname and telephone number); the total of 10 sq. m. market space per visitor must be ensured or only one visitor served at a time in shops, supermarkets, marketplaces and other public indoor points of sale and other points of service and sale (effective as of 30 October). " Lithuania,LTU,20200807,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"""From 1 August 2020 to 15 August 2020, events will be arranged and held outdoors with the maximum of 1000 spectators and/ or participants (excluding performers, athletes that participate in high-performance athletic competitions, specialists of high-performance sports and physical activity, instructors of high-performance sports and physical activity, referees, anti-doping officers, organisers and service personnel), and indoors with the maximum of 500 spectators and/ or participants (excluding performers, athletes that participate in high-performance athletic competitions, specialists of high-performance sports and physical activity, instructors of high-performance sports and physical activity, referees, anti-doping officers, organisers and service personnel."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816191515/http://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-12-august-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20200807,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Face masks mandatory. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816191515/http://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-12-august-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On Aug 7, the Govt of Lithuania published a set of COVID 19 restrictions following a three month lockdown. As part of these restrictions, under the section ""Domestic Movement"", it states: ""It is recommended to refrain from unnecessary travelling, staying at home instead. "" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210959/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-28-october-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Internal border checks are carried out at the state border checkpoints of the airports and of the Klaipeda State Seaport. The movement of persons is restricted at the mentioned checkpoints, also at the border with the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation and at the border with the Republic of Belarus. There are six road and two railway border crossing points currently operating at the external land border."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816191515/http://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-12-august-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20200807,C8: International travel controls,2,,"14 days quarantine from some locations. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816191515/http://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-12-august-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20200807,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"'Wearing facemasks in public, which has been a recommendation so far, will be mandatory from Friday [i.e. 7 August]. However, Veryga [the Minister of Health] said later on Friday that the rule is flexible, and people can use scarves and other means to cover their faces. ... Under the rules, all people must wear ""means of protection (facemasks, respirators or others) to cover their nose and mouth,"" according to the government. Prime Minister, Saulius Skvernelis, urged not to take the rules in absolute terms. ""If you're walking alone in the forest,"" a mask may not be necessary, he said. ""But if a person is approaching and there's a possibility of contact, such protection must definitely be worn,"" he added.' https://archive.vn/X6Hoq" Lithuania,LTU,20200818,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Lithuania's list of countries most affected by coronavirus infection (COVID-19 disease) was updated on 17 August, and came into effect on the next day. ""Due to the deteriorating epidemiological situation, Denmark, Ireland, Greece, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Nepal have been added to the list of affected countries."" https://archive.vn/hNbJK" Lithuania,LTU,20200819,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"The Lithuanian government announced on 19 August that, from 1 September ""the number of spectators and / or participants in events organized in open and closed spaces will not be limited if the event organizers ensure the distribution of tickets and electronic registration of participants. If the event organizers are unable to ensure this, a maximum of 300 participants will be allowed to attend."" https://archive.vn/x2y2R" Lithuania,LTU,20200824,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Lithuania removed Belarus from its ""red list"" on 24 August. ""Lithuanian citizens returning from this country or foreigners with a residence permit in Lithuania no longer need to be isolated from Monday. However, 14 days of isolation remains mandatory for foreigners arriving from Belarus."" https://archive.vn/iEbyt" Lithuania,LTU,20200826,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Lithuanian government on 26 August ""approved a proposal by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation to extend the rent subsidy to companies that were unable to carry out their non-core activities during the quarantine"". https://archive.vn/SSnlu" Lithuania,LTU,20200828,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Department of Health of Lithuania clarified that 'the exceptions for the wearing of masks also apply to services which cannot be provided while wearing a mask, such as the beard shaving service, during cosmetological and beauty treatments. For athletes in sports clubs and visiting leisure and amusement parks where the service of wearing a mask is not possible, such as swimming pools, wearing a mask is also optional.' https://archive.vn/I0Hqx" Lithuania,LTU,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"'The government decided that from 1 September, when organizing mass events in closed and open spaces, the organizers will be able to choose to carry out electronic ticket sales or register the participants of the event. According to the Minister of the Interior Rita Tamašuniene, such a solution will simplify the work of event organizers, but the possibilities of traceability will be maintained.' https://archive.vn/VkYmT" Lithuania,LTU,20200901,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Lithunia's Ministry of Health on 1 September (?) instructed the National Laboratory for Public Health to issue 54,500 covid-19 test to teachers and other educational staff. https://archive.vn/iGX02" Lithuania,LTU,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Lithuania's Ministry of Education, Science and Sport made it clear on 31 August that facial coverings is not absolutely compulsory in school. [Quote] Responses made public on the website since last week note that students do not need to wear nose and mouth protection during lessons. It is advisable to wear them only in cases when social distance is not maintained in corridors and other general school spaces, it is difficult to control student flows, and the principle of class isolation is violated. It is also recalled that primary school teachers also do not need to wear face shields. If it is possible to maintain a distance of at least 2 meters between the teacher and the students, teachers can work without protective equipment in grades 5-12. However, during lessons, when teachers counsel students, they move between students and do not maintain this distance - they should wear protective equipment covering their nose and mouth. Regardless of distance, face shields must be worn by teachers of non-formal education for children, as students from different grades come together for these activities. [End of quote] https://archive.vn/lVFnE" Lithuania,LTU,20200904,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Lithuania's Minister of Health, Aurelijus Veryga, announced on 4 September that: 'Patient testing with rapid serological tests to check if a person has a history of coronavirus infection will now be easier and more effective. General practice nurses will be able to perform examinations and take the necessary samples on patients in health care, social care or other institutions and homes where patients live.' https://archive.vn/8W6r6" Lithuania,LTU,20200907,C8: International travel controls,2,,"'The list of countries most affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) infection was updated on Monday, 4 September, with effect from the following Monday, 7 September. The list of affected countries was supplemented by Norway, Hungary and Canada, where the incidence rate in these countries has exceeded 16 cases per 100,000 in the last 14 days. population. Isolation is mandatory for people arriving from or traveling through affected countries.' https://archive.vn/HoHh5" Lithuania,LTU,20200914,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of today, September 14, 2020, the self-isolation requirement will not apply to persons entering Lithuania from Germany, Sweden, Poland, Bulgaria, Norway, Iceland, Serbia, Liechtenstein, Latvia and Estonia. From now on, high-risk countries will be considered those countries in which the COVID-19 cases did not exceed 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the past 14 days, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921112317/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/lithuania-removes-isolation-requirement-for-persons-returning-from-10-european-countries/" Lithuania,LTU,20200921,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Lithuania’s government has decided to add Bulgaria, Sweden, Norway, Georgia, Canada, Tunisia and the Faroe Islands to its high-risk countries list, after a spike in the number of Coronavirus cases in these zones, Lithuania’s Ministry of Health has announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930132546/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/lithuania-expands-list-of-covid-19-high-risk-countries/" Lithuania,LTU,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195858/https://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-8-october-2020. No restrictions on events since Sept 1, 2020." Lithuania,LTU,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195858/https://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-8-october-2020. From 1 September 2020, the number of spectators and/or participants will not be restricted in outdoor and indoor events, provided that the organisers ensure electronic distribution of tickets, and registration of spectators and/or participants. Where the organisers of the event are unable to ensure this, the event will open to the maximum of three hundred participant" Lithuania,LTU,20201001,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195858/https://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-8-october-2020. No change to status since three-month lockdown finished in June." Lithuania,LTU,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195858/https://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-8-october-2020. No change to status since three-month lockdown finished in June." Lithuania,LTU,20201001,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Source https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195858/https://lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-8-october-2020. No change to workplace closing status since three-month lockdown finished in June." Lithuania,LTU,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Starting on Oct 9, 2020 the government added multiple districts to additional COVID19 restrictions. Additional restrictions were to be observed in these districts on top of the restrictions first published originally on August 7 2020. * Mixed or remote work mandatory in the public sector. * In Raseiniai district municipality - remote working, except when the relevant functions must be performed only at the workplace. * This requirement is recommended for the private sector too. * At least 10 sq. m. of space per person and 2 metre distance in cultural, leisure, entertainment and sports establishments. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210959/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-28-october-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201011210425/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/coronavirus. From Friday 9 October, Raseiniai District will be subject to local lockdown restrictions, for an initial period of 14 days. " Lithuania,LTU,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201011210425/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/coronavirus. From Friday 9 October, Raseiniai District will be subject to local lockdown restrictions, for an initial period of 14 days. " Lithuania,LTU,20201009,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201011210425/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/coronavirus. From Friday 9 October, Raseiniai District will be subject to local lockdown restrictions, for an initial period of 14 days. " Lithuania,LTU,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201011210425/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/coronavirus. From Friday 9 October, Raseiniai District will be subject to local lockdown restrictions, for an initial period of 14 days. Including, compulsory mask wearing in public" Lithuania,LTU,20201019,C8: International travel controls,2,,"19th October 2020, Self-isolation for 14 days is mandatory upon your arrival from COVID-19 affected countries. Self-isolation could last for 10 days, if a person gets a negative COVID-19 test result after at least 8 days in isolation. It also applies, when COVID-19 affected countries are crossed (by car, public transport, etc.), except air transport, if you do not leave transit area at the airport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023071734/https://www.govilnius.lt/media-news/important-information-regarding-the-coronavirus" Lithuania,LTU,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Face masks are mandatory in all indoor public places, including shops, points of service and on public transport. Face masks are also mandatory in all indoor and outdoor events as well as in public catering establishments (restaurants, cafes, bars and other catering establishments). However, visitors to public catering establishments will be able to remove their protective equipment (masks, respirators, shields, etc.) while sitting at a table or bar. Exceptions: - Where service cannot be provided to a customer wearing a mask (e.g., beard trimming), the customer will be able to stay without a mask during the provision of the service. - While exercising in sports clubs and staying in amusement parks (e.g. swimming pools). - People with disabilities who are unable to wear face and mouth protection due to their disability are exempt. For example, those with respiratory disorders, mental disorders, autism spectrum disorders and others. In cases where a person with a disability (such as movement) can still wear face protection, they should. - For children under 6 years https://web.archive.org/web/20201023071734/https://www.govilnius.lt/media-news/important-information-regarding-the-coronavirus" Lithuania,LTU,20201024,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"A continuation of the restrictions on the size of gatherings continues in Lithuania esp. given the targeted quarantines in select districts across the country. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210959/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-28-october-2020 Examples of such restrictions include: ""In public places, groups of no more than 5 people (with 2 metres distance between the groups). In Raseiniai district - groups of no more than 2 people (with 2 metres distance between the groups)."" " Lithuania,LTU,20201024,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210959/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-28-october-2020 This follows the targeted quarantine in select districts in Lithuania. While public transportation has not been closed entirely, as part of its ""Domestic movement"" restrictions, the Govt. recommends ""to refrain from unnecessary travelling, staying at home instead"" and in areas with additional quarantine orders: ""In public transport: 1 metre distance, seated travelling only.""" Lithuania,LTU,20201024,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Did not find any explicit policy guidance around internal movement across city/state lines. Caveat: News article with details guidelines published on koronastop.lrv.lt (dated Oct 22, 2020 with policy going into effect on Oct 26) suggests that public transportation was still available at large with certain masking and social distancing measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101234607/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/local-quarantines-are-declared-in-individual-municipalities" Lithuania,LTU,20201024,C8: International travel controls,2,,"14-day quarantine policy when entering the country continues in Lithuania. This policy was updated on Oct 28 2020. source:https://web.archive.org/web/20201023071734/https://www.govilnius.lt/media-news/important-information-regarding-the-coronavirus" Lithuania,LTU,20201024,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"sources: - https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210959/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-28-october-2020 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201101234607/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/local-quarantines-are-declared-in-individual-municipalities - https://web.archive.org/web/20201101234723/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/another-eight-municipalities-put-under-quarantine Protective face masks are required in general across Lithuania: in public transport; at points of sale or service Specifically in quarantined districts: Face masks are mandatory in all public spaces with certain exceptions: * when exercising; * professionals of high-performance sports and physical activity participating in high-performance sports training and competitions, high-performance sports and physical activity instructors and referees; performers during events; * in catering facilities when sitting at the table or bar, also during the provision of a service where a service cannot be provided in a mask; * persons with disability who cannot wear a mask due to their health condition or where it can adversely affect their health condition; * when outside populated areas (cities, towns, villages, single-homestead settlements and dacha (garden) settlements) and when there are no other people within the radius of 20 metres, except for family members. " Lithuania,LTU,20201028,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Policy first published on Aug 7; updated Oct 28, 2020: ""Domestic movement: It is recommended to refrain from unnecessary traveling, staying at home instead."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210959/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-28-october-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20201028,C8: International travel controls,2,,"28th October 2020, Self-isolation for 10 days is mandatory upon your arrival from COVID-19 affected countries. Self-isolation ""will not be required where there is a negative result of a test for COVID-19 (coronavirus infection) taken at maximum 48 hours before the entry to the Republic of Lithuania."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201101231848/https://www.govilnius.lt/media-news/important-information-regarding-the-coronavirus" Lithuania,LTU,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210959/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-28-october-2020 From 30 October to 13 November 2020, there shall be no events and gatherings held indoor and outdoor in public places, except: high-performance sporting and cultural events (with several crowd restrictions described below); funerals. crowd restrictions: * they are held indoors with maximum 300 spectators; * spectators watch an event seated at a 2 m distance from each other except for family members; * spectators wear protective equipment covering nose and mouth (face masks, respirators or other equipment) during the entire event (the requirement to wear protective equipment covering nose and mouth (face masks, respirators or other equipment) will not be applicable to persons with disability who cannot wear a mask or where wearing it may adversely affect their health condition; they are recommended to wear a face shield instead); * electronic distribution of tickets and/or registration of spectators and/or participants, as well as control of the access of spectators and/or participants to the venue is ensured; * they are held outdoors with maximum 400 spectators provided the conditions referred to above are met:; events are organised and held where the organisers of an event can ensure electronic distribution of tickets and/or registration of spectators and/or participants and control the access of spectators and/or participants to the venue of the event;" Lithuania,LTU,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210959/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-28-october-2020 Policy first published on Aug 7; updated Oct 28, 2020: ""Domestic movement: It is recommended to refrain from unnecessary travelling, staying at home instead.""" Lithuania,LTU,20201102,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Citizens of Estonia, Cyprus, Germany, Italy, Sweden as well as those of Denmark’s Hovedstaden and Nordjylland regions wishing to enter Lithuania from today, November 2, must first comply with the requirement of self-quarantine and testing procedures, as these countries have been placed on Lithuania’s COVID-19 red list, the country’s Ministry of Health has announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104191902/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/lithuania-expands-its-list-of-high-risk-eu-countries-obliges-more-arrivals-to-self-isolate/" Lithuania,LTU,20201107,C1: School closing,2,1,"Lithuania’s government on Wednesday declared a three-week lockdown starting on Nov.7 (extended end of November), to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus which has accelerated in recent weeks in the Baltic nation. Secondary schools and universities will be closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114114424/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-lithuania/update-1-lithuania-to-enter-three-week-covid-lockdown-on-saturday-idINL8N2HQ525 See also for official communication: https://web.archive.org/web/20201202092539/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-25-november-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20201107,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Lithuania’s government on Wednesday declared a three-week lockdown starting on Nov.7 (extended end of November), to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus which has accelerated in recent weeks in the Baltic nation. Gyms will be closed, shops will limit number of customers and restaurants will only be able to serve take-aways. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114114424/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-lithuania/update-1-lithuania-to-enter-three-week-covid-lockdown-on-saturday-idINL8N2HQ525 See also for official communication: https://web.archive.org/web/20201202092539/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-25-november-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20201107,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lithuania’s government on Wednesday declared a three-week lockdown starting on Nov.7 (extended end of November), to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus which has accelerated in recent weeks in the Baltic nation. ""There will be no indoor or outdoor commercial or non-commercial cultural, entertainment, sporting events, celebrations, fairs, festivals or other mass gatherings arranged in public locations of a certain duration at a scheduled time except:"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201202092539/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-25-november-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20201107,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Lithuania’s government on Wednesday declared a three-week lockdown starting on Nov.7 (extended end of November), to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus which has accelerated in recent weeks in the Baltic nation. Public groups of more than 5 people will be banned and no more than 10 people will be allowed at marriages or funerals. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114114424/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-lithuania/update-1-lithuania-to-enter-three-week-covid-lockdown-on-saturday-idINL8N2HQ525 See also for official communication: https://web.archive.org/web/20201202092539/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-25-november-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20201107,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Lithuania’s government on Wednesday declared a three-week lockdown starting on Nov.7 (extended end of November), to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus which has accelerated in recent weeks in the Baltic nation. ""Passengers travelling by public transport (city, long-distance and suburban) will be required to travel seated maintaining the distance of at least one meter between each other."" No other measures to be found on the official websites of the government which is why I keep the level at 0 https://web.archive.org/web/20201202092539/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-25-november-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20201107,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Lithuania’s government on Wednesday declared a three-week lockdown starting on Nov.7 (extended end of November), to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus which has accelerated in recent weeks in the Baltic nation. ""It is recommended to: -restrict movement for non-essential reasons; leave the place of residence only for the purpose of work, shopping, health and other services; -hold no private parties in private premises or to hold them with the participation of no more than 10 people wearing face masks; -restrict close contact with members of other families and/or households or meet with members of no more than 2 families and/or households wearing masks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201202092539/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-25-november-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20201107,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Lithuania’s government on Wednesday declared a three-week lockdown starting on Nov.7 (extended end of November), to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus which has accelerated in recent weeks in the Baltic nation. ""It is recommended to: -restrict movement for non-essential reasons; leave the place of residence only for the purpose of work, shopping, health and other services; -hold no private parties in private premises or to hold them with the participation of no more than 10 people wearing face masks; -restrict close contact with members of other families and/or households or meet with members of no more than 2 families and/or households wearing masks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201202092539/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-25-november-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20201107,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Foreigners arriving from the non-EEA and non-EU countries as well as arriving from the affected countries must self-isolate: 10 days from the date of arrival to the Republic of Lithuania if laboratory test for COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) is not performed or until a negative laboratory test for COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) is obtained if such a test is performed in the Republic of Lithuania. If a negative laboratory test is obtained, such persons shall no longer be isolated."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201125095546/https://nvsc.lrv.lt/en/procedures-to-be-followed-upon-return-arrival-from-abroad-trebovaniia-pri-pribytii-iz-za-rubezha/entry-requirements-trebovaniia-po-pribytii/entry-requirements-en" Lithuania,LTU,20201107,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Variety of measures implemented. Among others: • To extend the deferral period for payments of residential loans (excluding interest) from 3 to 6 months in the form of a state guarantee for those who have lost their jobs. • Make it possible to defer the contributions or pay them by installments for electricity and natural gas to UAB Ignitis. • Recommend that municipalities should offer a possibility to defer public utility payments and payments for heat energy or pay them by installments. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125100456/https://eimin.lrv.lt/en/important-information-for-business-on-coronavirus/important-information-for-business-on-coronavirus-1" Lithuania,LTU,20201107,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Protective face masks are mandatory in all public places (for all from the age of 6). Exceptions apply in the case of: -exercising individuals; -professionals of high-performance sports and physical activity participating in high-performance sports training and -competitions, high-performance sports and physical activity instructors and referees; -during the provision of a service where a service cannot be provided when a customer is wearing a mask; -persons with disability who cannot wear a mask due to their health condition or where it can adversely affect their health condition. They are recommended to wear a face shield instead. -when outside populated areas (cities, towns, villages, single-homestead settlements and dacha (garden) settlements) and -when there are no other people within the radius of 20 metres, except for family members. -children over the age of 6 who are educated under pre-school, pre-primary and primary education programmes will not be required to wear protective equipment covering nose and mouth (face masks, respirators or other equipment) while in -education establishments and/or their territories. -A face mask must be worn in common areas of accommodation. -It is recommended to wear a face mask at a private party, if held, or when socialising with members of other families / households. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202092539/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/covid-19-related-restrictions-updated-on-25-november-2020" Lithuania,LTU,20201120,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change to previous policy, that being said, there might be a change in testing policy soon: ""The Health Ministru also said that Lithuania is currently considering reviewing its testing strategy to give priority to nursing and care homes with the highest number of at-risk individuals and to hospitals with outbreaks."" Still no update early December however. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125102631/https://www.baltictimes.com/lithuania_among_europe_s_leaders_in_coronavirus_testing__ministry_says/" Lithuania,LTU,20201120,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in previous policy indicated on the national Covid-19 information page " Lithuania,LTU,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Update on 2nd of December: ""Government approves tighter lockdown rules. The adverse epidemic coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Lithuania has necessitated further tightening of the lockdown rules by restricting the size of gatherings, banning the operation of temporary vendors in malls and supermarkets. It has also been recommended to discontinue short-term sales promotion measures to bring down visitor flows. The Government has agreed to ban the operation of temporary vendors in shops, supermarkets and points of service, where sales are not made in physically separated premises but in common areas and passageways of malls and supermarkets. Exceptions apply to selling foodstuffs, pyrotechnic items and also to fixed vending stalls."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201210091436/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-approves-tighter-lockdown-rules" Lithuania,LTU,20201202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Update on 2nd of December: ""Government approves tighter lockdown rules. The adverse epidemic coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Lithuania has necessitated further tightening of the lockdown rules by restricting the size of gatherings, banning the operation of temporary vendors in malls and supermarkets. It has also been recommended to discontinue short-term sales promotion measures to bring down visitor flows. The Government has agreed to reduce the size of gatherings from five to two people in public places, points of sale and services. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210091436/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-approves-tighter-lockdown-rules" Lithuania,LTU,20201203,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Currently, the contact tracing system in Lithuania is overwhelmed. On 3rd December, newly elected Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte told that NVSC failed to do contact tracing for all positve cases. Moreover, the newly elected Minister of Health Arunas Dulkys on 12th December told that the priority at the time was that NVSC could complete contact tracing for all cases within 48 hours after positive test result, indicating that it is not currently done. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212143139/https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/1290792/simonyte-kritikuoja-nvsc-del-nepasiruosimo-vasara-jei-istinka-koma-nuo-200-nauju-atveju-akivaizdu-kazkas-neveikia https://web.archive.org/web/20201212143341/https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/1296629/dulkys-tikina-kaledoms-atsipalaiduoti-negalima-nereiketu-del-to-apgaudineti-saves" Lithuania,LTU,20201207,H7: Vaccination policy,0,," officials are already stating priorities which is why I decided to code it into here anyways. Later changes might be required. ""The first groups to be vaccinated would include our [Lithuania’s] medics, people in care homes, people in risk groups”, said Sinkevicius (Lithuania’s European Commissioner). https://web.archive.org/web/20201210094732/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1293325/lithuania-may-receive-covid-vaccine-in-3-4-weeks-says-european-commissioner-sinkevicius" Lithuania,LTU,20201209,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Update on 2nd of December (coming into force on Wednesday, December 9): ""Government approves tighter lockdown rules. The adverse epidemic coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Lithuania has necessitated further tightening of the lockdown rules by restricting the size of gatherings, banning the operation of temporary vendors in malls and supermarkets. It has also been recommended to discontinue short-term sales promotion measures to bring down visitor flows. The Government has agreed to ban the operation of temporary vendors in shops, supermarkets and points of service, where sales are not made in physically separated premises but in common areas and passageways of malls and supermarkets. Exceptions apply to selling foodstuffs, pyrotechnic items and also to fixed vending stalls."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201210091436/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-approves-tighter-lockdown-rules" Lithuania,LTU,20201209,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Update on 2nd of December (coming into force on Wednesday, December 9): ""Government approves tighter lockdown rules. The adverse epidemic coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Lithuania has necessitated further tightening of the lockdown rules by restricting the size of gatherings, banning the operation of temporary vendors in malls and supermarkets. It has also been recommended to discontinue short-term sales promotion measures to bring down visitor flows. The Government has agreed to reduce the size of gatherings from five to two people in public places, points of sale and services. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210091436/https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/government-approves-tighter-lockdown-rules" Luxembourg,LUX,20200301,H2: Testing policy,2,,"First confirmed case, the Ministry for health reports the patient coming from Northern Italy has followed their guidelines and come in for testing after developing symptoms. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B01-premier-cas-corona.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200301,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"First case of COVID on March 1st has been reported and the a team of sanitary inspectors have ""retracer son entourage"", traced whom he has been in contact with. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B01-premier-cas-corona.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Opening of a dedicated Site for information relating to COVID and the states response. Mentioned initially in a facebook post on the 28th of February. Site seems to have gone online on 5th of February. www.gouvernement.lu/coronavirus was the initial site, moving to covid19.lu on the 23rd of March. https://www.infocrise.lu/fr/web/guest/accueil/-/asset_publisher/uJAlpeXURbmf/content/toutes-les-informations-officielles-et-utiles-regroupe-sur-covid19-lu?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.infocrise.lu%2Ffr%2Fweb%2Fguest%2Faccueil%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_uJAlpeXURbmf%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-1%26p_p_col_count%3D1%23article_78291#p_101_INSTANCE_uJAlpeXURbmf" Luxembourg,LUX,20200305,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Second case detected and health inspectors checking whom he might have been in contact with https://www.infocrise.lu/fr/web/guest/accueil/-/asset_publisher/uJAlpeXURbmf/content/un-2e-cas-d-infection-covid-19-au-luxembourg?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.infocrise.lu%2Ffr%2Fweb%2Fguest%2Faccueil%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_uJAlpeXURbmf%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-1%26p_p_col_count%3D1%23article_77932#p_101_INSTANCE_uJAlpeXURbmf" Luxembourg,LUX,20200309,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Recommendation from the ministry of health to cancel all events over 1000 participants. Clearly mentions schools, businesses and transportation is not concerned with this. https://www.infocrise.lu/fr/web/guest/accueil/-/asset_publisher/uJAlpeXURbmf/content/covid-19-recommandation-de-la-direction-de-la-sante-concernant-les-evenements-rassemblant-plus-de-1000-personnes-09-03-2020-?inheritRedirect=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2F www.infocrise.lu%2Ffr%2Fweb%2Fguest%2Faccueil%3Fp_p_id%3D101_INSTANCE_uJAlpeXURbmf%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26p_p_col_id%3Dcolumn-1%26p_p_col_count%3D1%23article_78015#p_101_INSTANCE_uJAlpeXURbmf " Luxembourg,LUX,20200309,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Public gatherings and events are limited to no more than 1000 people https://archive.fo/wip/q6D2Y" Luxembourg,LUX,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Recommendation based on 12 March directive -- Home office should be promoted as far as possible and preferably among the vulnerable population. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B12-cdg-extraordinaire-coronavirus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Public gatherings are limited to no more than 500 people. https://archive.fo/wip/q6D2Y" Luxembourg,LUX,20200312,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The frequency of public transport is being adapted, also based on low ridership to due with other measures that have gone into effect. This is according the the 12th of March declaration. On busy lines during peak hours, more buses are put into service in order to allow for social distancing. Certain lines have stopped running. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B12-cdg-extraordinaire-coronavirus.html https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B12-cdg-extraordinaire-coronavirus.html https://www.vdl.lu/en/news/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-public-transport" Luxembourg,LUX,20200312,H2: Testing policy,1,,"March 12th Directive article 7, Test only recommended for those with serious symptoms, not everyone showing symptoms as previously https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B12-cdg-extraordinaire-coronavirus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From March 12th Declaration, article 5: From 13 March and until 31 March until further notice Events in confined spaces with more than 100 people are prohibited Events in non-confined spaces with more than 500 people are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B12-cdg-extraordinaire-coronavirus.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Government moves to cancel all public events https://archive.fo/wip/q6D2Y" Luxembourg,LUX,20200315,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"15th of March directive: Traffic on public roads is restricted to a certain number of activities deemed essential including exercising. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B15-nouvelles-mesures-coronavirus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Government Measures taken by the Government Council on 12 March 2020, section 4, suspending all activities from Monday the 16th https://web.archive.org/web/20200408104808/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B12-cdg-extraordinaire-coronavirus.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All non-essential commercial activities, including construction work, is suspended. Essential stores are to stay open. Restriction of professional activities https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B15-nouvelles-mesures-coronavirus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All non-essential commercial activities, including construction work, is suspended. Essential stores are to stay open. Restriction of professional activities https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B15-nouvelles-mesures-coronavirus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Declaration 15th of March cancelation of ""activities of a cultural, social, festive, sporting and recreational nature are suspended"" this includes Museum, bars and restaurants, excluding take-out food. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B15-nouvelles-mesures-coronavirus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From March 17th all residents of Luxembourg are required to stay home, and to only leave for food/medicine/assistance/exercise https://archive.fo/egPfr" Luxembourg,LUX,20200317,E1: Income support,2,1,"Including artists, https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B17-secteur-culturel-covid19.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200317,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"With regard to direct taxes, the modalities of the advance tax payments and payment deadlines will be adapted for corporations and self-employed persons. More specifically, legal persons and natural persons carrying out an activity generating trade and business income, agriculture and forestry income, or income from independent professional services, who are experiencing liquidity problems due to the Covid-19 pandemic, can apply for a cancellation of the two first quarterly advance tax payments of the year 2020 (due in March and June 2020). Covered by this measure are (corporate) income and municipal business taxes. In addition, these same persons may request, for taxes due after 29 February 2020, a payment extension of four months. On this deferral, no interest on late payment will be due and it covers (corporate) income, municipal business, and net wealth taxes. https://mfin.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B17-mesures-fiscales-covid19.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"Extension of School closures until the 19th of April https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B18-suspension-ecoles.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200319,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Regularisation of stay for all those having : Short-term and long-term visas; Temporary residence permits; Residence card; Residence permits. All of these are immediately prolonged until the end of the crisis with no need to appear in person to update these papers. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B19-luxembourgeois-deplacement.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"Government rolls out new help services for parents homeschooling including hotline with teachers on call and a website www.schouldoheem.lu with daily exercises. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B20-apprentissage-domicile.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200327,E1: Income support,2,1,"80% of salary, with a maximum of 250% over the minimum wage. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B27-accord-syndicats.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government hotline for daily psychological support opens. 7am to 11pm. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B04-avril%2B01-soutien-psychologique.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200402,C1: School closing,3,1,"Extension of school closure until 3rd of May https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Barticles%2B2020%2B04-avril%2B02-suspension-cours.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200408,C1: School closing,3,1,"Interview with Minister of Education Claude Meisch, stating Schools would re-open September 15th. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Bde%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Binterviews%2B2020%2B04-avril%2B07-meisch-tageblatt.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200408,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Additional closures of lines and restriction for public transport on sunday https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B23-adaptations-transport.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200408,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Start of a new project testing 1500 asymptomatic citizens a day. Project CON-VINCE. https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B04-avril%2B08-etude-convince.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200408,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"On April 8th, the government published a document, titled “Covid-19: wearing a mask as an additional barrier gesture”, which stated: “The virus that causes COVID-19 is capable of being transmitted even in the absence of symptoms. It is therefore recommended to cover the mouth and the nose, by a mask or even by another fabric, especially in public places where interpersonal distancing is difficult to maintain.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912162042/https://sante.public.lu/fr/actualites/2020/04/covid-19-port-du-masque-geste-barriere-additionnel/masque-brochure.pdf & http://web.archive.org/web/20200818062929/https://sante.public.lu/fr/actualites/2020/04/covid-19-port-du-masque-geste-barriere-additionnel/index.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200409,C8: International travel controls,0,,"The airport has remained open, with no travel restrictions placed on international travel by the government. Neighbouring countries, Belgium, Germany, France have partially closed borders. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.lux-airport.lu/coronavirus-information-lux-airport/" Luxembourg,LUX,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://archive.fo/NOgus" Luxembourg,LUX,20200417,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://archive.fo/NOgus" Luxembourg,LUX,20200417,E1: Income support,2,1,"Including artists, https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B03-mars%2B17-secteur-culturel-covid19.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200420,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There is no specific mention of public gatherings in the exit strategy- assume for now that they are still banned or limited. https://archive.fo/wip/NOgus" Luxembourg,LUX,20200420,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"While the Country begins it's exit strategy from shutdowns and lockdown, Residents are still advised to remain home when they are not at work (if essential workers), school or conducting business. https://archive.fo/wip/MwplB" Luxembourg,LUX,20200420,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The country is now entering the exit phase of lockdown and closures, limited movement is still advised while the country gradually reopens https://archive.fo/wip/MwplB" Luxembourg,LUX,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Luxembourg enforced the use of masks. Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said: “people would be required to use a mask or other covering such as a scarf over their mouths if they were not able to keep 2 metres away from each other.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912161628if_/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-luxembourg-idUKKBN2221W3" Luxembourg,LUX,20200504,C1: School closing,2,1,"While doing the C1 review, I looked at the ministry of education’s archive of press announcements. There is an announcement that secondary education restarted on 4th May. https://archive.vn/ocgHa Per previous coding, Schools resumed their classes on Monday 11 May, one week after the first and final students. Pupils returning to school will be separated, circulation will be controlled, and masks are obligatory if two metre distance cannot be kept. https://archive.vn/6z5nL Subsequent coding comment indicates that primary schools were still closed until including 24th May, so 2G is valid for this period (at least one level fully closed). Unfortunately, the source had not been archived and now 404s. Source from previous coding: https://covid19.public.lu/fr/communications-officielles.gouvernement+fr+actualites+toutes_actualites+articles+2020+05-mai+15-meisch-reprise-enseignement.html Found a different source on the ministry’s website that explains the tiered school re-opening: • From 4th May: final classes in secondary education • From 11th May: all other classes in secondary education, but not elementary schools • From 25th May: Elementary schools https://archive.vn/i7rrk " Luxembourg,LUX,20200504,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Luxembourg government’s coronavirus information site has a “Not without my mask” section. “When is it obligatory to wear my mask?” “When I cannot respect the distance of 2m to people who do not live under the same roof. In public transport. In places that welcome the public.” Also, “children under 6 should not wear a mask.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504070139/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/pas-sans-mon-masque.html (4th May) & https://web.archive.org/web/20200902231218/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/pas-sans-mon-masque.html (2nd September) " Luxembourg,LUX,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Full reopening of businesses but recommend work from home if possible" Luxembourg,LUX,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"20 people" Luxembourg,LUX,20200511,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/toutes_actualites/communiques/2020/04-avril/28-strategie-deconfinement-sante-recherche.html: ""Due to the size of Luxembourg and its limited number of residents, we have a great opportunity: we can test the entire population for the novel coronavirus within a short period of time. This makes us the first country in the world to have a complete overview of the number of infected citizens,"" said Minister of Higher Education and Research, Claude Meisch. " Luxembourg,LUX,20200520,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Rent freeze ordered https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B05-mai%2B20-covid19-loyer.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200525,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous coding: 0 New coding: 1G Health measures include wearing of masks, social distancing, frequent hand washing. Also distribution of masks, disinfectants, transparent barriers, and other hygiene measures by the government / ministry of education. https://archive.vn/iLwYD http://web.archive.org/web/20201006122016/https://men.public.lu/fr/actualites/communiques-conference-presse/2020/09/25-dispositif-cas-isole.html Schools are closed for the summer holidays which started “on Thursday 16 July 2020 and end on Monday 14 September 2020”. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823230049/https://guichet.public.lu/en/outils/calendrier-scolaire.html Schools are due to be reopening in September. On August 14th, Minister of Education, Claude Meisch, “stated that the virus could be controlled within schools using appropriate measures, and emphasised the that protecting the most vulnerable should be the priority moving forward. As such, the ministry's current goal is to allow educational activities to take place with minimal restrictions.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823231016/https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a/1564785.html On September 9th, The Ministry of National Education, Children and Youth shared forecasts that “107,153 students will return to school on September 15, 2020, all levels of education combined, public and private included. This figure rises to 152,153 learners when adult education is included. In public primary and secondary education, 10,891 teachers will also return to school next week.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912132748/https://menej.gouvernement.lu/fr/support/recherche.gouvernement%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B09-septembre%2B09-chiffres-rentree.html Schools are open for fall 2020 with strict health measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201105232540/https://men.public.lu/fr/support/coronavirus/faq-en.html On the 25th of September, The Minister of Health, and the Minister of National Education, Children and Youth, announced that the government has decided to expand the extraordinary family leave related to COVID-19, to allow parents to stay with their children outside of school hours. They also provided details on the different scenarios of the health system to fight against the spread of COVID-19 in schools. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006122016/https://men.public.lu/fr/actualites/communiques-conference-presse/2020/09/25-dispositif-cas-isole.html Health measures for the 2020-21 school year: To be able to contain the risk of contamination in school, the necessary health measures are being maintained: In the classroom: • limited movement of pupils, • a fixed place for each pupil, • aeration and ventilation at regular intervals, with due regard for the safety of pupils (see point 3.3 of the instructions for elementary education staff and point 3.2 of the instructions for secondary education staff) • regular cleaning of surfaces, • increased hand hygiene (hand washing before start of lessons, after each break, after going to the toilet, before and after each meal) • social hygiene: coughing and sneezing into the crook of the elbow, avoiding physical touching (no handshaking, etc). Within the school: • wearing a mask (see question below), • staggered breaks, • regular cleaning of toilets, etc, • fewer contacts outside the classroom, • organisation of movements in the school building. Secondary schools may adopt additional measures, such as making the wearing of a mask compulsory in the classroom, or organising higher classes on an alternating basis (e.g. alternate weeks physically present in the classroom). https://web.archive.org/web/20201018164843/https://men.public.lu/fr/support/coronavirus/faq-en.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20200525,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"With third phase, some cultural, religious and sport events will be allowed to happen again https://5minutes.rtl.lu/actu/luxembourg/a/1523856.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200525,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Announcement that gathering would be slowly allowed to grow over the previous maximum of 20. Gyms, pools and cinema's will also re-open with more distancing measures in place. https://5minutes.rtl.lu/actu/luxembourg/a/1523856.html https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B05-mai%2B08-reouverture-culturelle.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200611,C5: Close public transport,0,, Luxembourg,LUX,20200624,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"As of June 24, there are several special measures that hospitality industry establishments must comply with, including compulsory mask wearing for customer-facing personnel and a midnight curfew. https://archive.vn/4jnOQ " Luxembourg,LUX,20200626,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The only business that cannot reopen is nightclubs due to facemask and distancing requirements. However, all other businesses are open with a requirement to wear a facemask in public and on transit, or when physical distancing is not possible. http://archive.vn/2RUFn" Luxembourg,LUX,20200626,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The only thing not allowed to happen are indoor fairs and exhibitions due to size limits and distancing- otherwise public events can happen again if outside, and facemarks worn. Sports activities without physical contact are allowed. http://archive.vn/2RUFn http://archive.vn/4jnOQ " Luxembourg,LUX,20200626,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"You can organise or participate in public events with more than twenty people indoors or outdoors (cultural or sports events, congresses, etc.), provided that the following two rules apply: People are seated in seats that have been designated for them, Either they are two meters apart or they are wearing the mask. Wearing a mask is compulsory for the people supervising the event and those circulating on the premises. Compliance with these measures is also essential to enable restaurants, cafes, bars, consumer lounges and company canteens to function. If the space between the tables side by side does not allow a distance of at least 1.5 metres, they must be separated by a device such as a screen or panel. No upper limit to how many people can take part in an event has been given, thus coded as '0'. But can be assumed that gathering size is limited to the capacity that a venue has to enact the above requirements. http://archive.vn/2RUFn http://archive.vn/4jnOQ" Luxembourg,LUX,20200626,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"General guidelines still recommend that people limit their outings from home. http://archive.vn/2RUFn" Luxembourg,LUX,20200626,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There is no indication that internal movement is restricted. The requirements to wear a facemask persist, especially on public transit and in public spaces where social distancing cannot be achieved. http://archive.vn/4jnOQ" Luxembourg,LUX,20200626,C8: International travel controls,0,,"The border remains open. No indication of screening or mandatory quarantines. " Luxembourg,LUX,20200626,E1: Income support,2,1,"Information on the various employment assistance schemes and grants can be found here: http://archive.vn/wip/ZF78p" Luxembourg,LUX,20200626,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"http://archive.vn/wip/ZF78p" Luxembourg,LUX,20200626,H2: Testing policy,3,,"testing is free and voluntary (PCR tests). http://archive.vn/2RUFn" Luxembourg,LUX,20200626,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"with the low numbers of active COVID cases, it appears that LUX is manually tracing contacts, although thought has been given to a tracing app to assist. http://archive.vn/2RUFn http://archive.vn/wip/e8n6Q" Luxembourg,LUX,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to US embassy in Luxembourg website, previously implemented de-confinement measures before July 16th still in place: ""All normal business allowed to open."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200727034758/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Luxembourg,LUX,20200716,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On July 16th, the government updates its coronavirus policy: ""masks are mandatory for gatherings of more than 20 people in public settings if physical distance of 2m cannot be guaranteed while remaining seated. The rule does not apply to markets."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200727034758/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Luxembourg,LUX,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On July 16th, the government renewed its policy: ""a key addition to the previous bills is that face masks are mandatory for gatherings of more than 20 people, both in public and private settings."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200727063952/https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a/1550519.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200716,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"All activities are allowed with sanitary policy in place such as social distancing and wearing masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727070203/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200716,E1: Income support,2,0,"previous policies still remain in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200727071336/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/coronoavirus-entreprises.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200716,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""A laboratory test carried out on medical prescription can identify the infection. Your personal physician is in the best position to assess the value of the test in your case."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200727072037/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200716,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""The person who tested positive is asked to provide the Health Inspectorate with the contact details of all close contacts they have had in the days prior to the test and/or before the onset of symptoms."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200727072037/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200719,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On july 19th, the government of Luxembourg adopted new measures to combat the spread of the virus which includes, ""no more than 10 people can gather in a private setting."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200727034758/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Luxembourg,LUX,20200721,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The government response to “When to wear a mask”: “Cultural, sports and leisure activities cannot accommodate the public if the conditions of wearing a mask and/or distancing are not respected” was changed to “Religious, cultural and sports actors are also exempted from wearing masks while carrying out their activities”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200720154130/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html (July 20th) & http://web.archive.org/web/20200721154136/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html (July 21st)" Luxembourg,LUX,20200728,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"From what it seems to me, there aren't any restrictions on public events as long the audience is seated and there's >2m between seats. ""Without prejudice to Articles 2 and 3, any gathering of people bringing together more than ten people simultaneously is subject to the condition that people are assigned seats while observing a minimum distance of two meters. If the distance of two meters between the seats cannot be respected, wearing a mask is compulsory. Wearing a mask is also compulsory at all times for the supervising staff and for the participants when they are not seated."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806150545/http://legilux.public.lu/eli/etat/leg/loi/2020/07/17/a624/consolide/20200725" Luxembourg,LUX,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Gatherings of people at home or on the occasion of private events, in a closed place or in the open air that accommodate more than ten people are prohibited. Persons who are part of the household or who live together at home are not taken into account for the count. The ten-person limit does not apply to events organized in the establishments and places referred to in article 2 [restaurants, drinking establishments, dining rooms in accommodation establishments, consumer lounges, canteens and any other occasional dining place] where the conditions provided for in this article apply."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806150545/http://legilux.public.lu/eli/etat/leg/loi/2020/07/17/a624/consolide/20200725" Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"“Previously implemented de-confinement measures still in place: All normal business allowed to open.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823232004/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"“It is compulsory to cover your nose and mouth with a mask, scarf or bandana…for activities that welcome the public (shops, counters, recycling center, fairs and exhibitions, markets). Cultural, sporting and leisure activities cannot welcome the public if the conditions for wearing a mask and / or distancing are not respected.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200824155352/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/citoyens.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The policy that “no more than 10 people may gather in a private setting” remains in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823232004/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Currently, all public transport services are operating daily, mainly running at regular times. “Wearing a mask is compulsory in all circumstances in public transport, except for the driver when an interpersonal distance of two meters is respected or a separation sign separates him from the passengers.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823224415/https://www.mobiliteit.lu/fr/coronavirus-fr/ " Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Under the FAQ on the government site, there is a question: “I am a vulnerable person, what should I do?” The response is “Stay home and respect barrier gestures” “If you must exercise an economic activity, contact your doctor by teleconsultation. In this way, you can clarify the question of whether you can continue your economic activity.” This remains the most up-to-date response to this question on the government website. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200902175028/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/citoyens.html There is a hyperlink in this response which leads to a “Don’t have to go outside? Please stay at home! #BLEIFTDOHEEM” coronavirus information and guidelines poster set. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200902232611/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/corona_dp/FLY-Bleift-doheem.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No recent policy changes found that indicate restrictions on internal movement in Luxembourg." Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,E1: Income support,2,1,"The ‘Covid-19 Economic Stabilisation Programme’ is still active. One objective is to “avoid redundancies by ensuring that the State takes over the remuneration of employees (permanent contracts, fixed-term contracts, apprenticeships) that are paid 80% of the salary by the employer.” Also, support measures for the cultural sector’s “self-employed professional artists, intermittent performers”: “grant additional social aid, guarantee subsidies for cancelled projects and grant short-time work benefits to employees in the sector”. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200818025901/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/dossiers/Tableau-stab-9avril-EN.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200824141348/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/coronoavirus-entreprises.html Another goal is to “grant specific support for the year 2020 to people in low-income groups particularly affected by Covid-19, by doubling the amount of the cost of living allowance”. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200818025817/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/dossiers/Neistart-Letzebuerg-Tableau-Mesures.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"It is still current that “evictions ordered in terms of residential lease and commercial lease are suspended during the period of the state of crisis.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823225408/https://logement.public.lu/fr/support/FAQ/CoronaVirus.html Also, since March 27th, further housing assistance has been offered by The Ministry of Housing, due to potential coronavirus related income loss, including: “rent subsidy (in case of rental), the interest subsidy (in the event of home ownership)”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200824174553/https://gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites/toutes_actualites/communiques/2020/03-mars/27-covid19-aides-logement.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government is regularly updating their website dedicated to sharing coronavirus information. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200824180152/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr.html This is along with sharing coronavirus information on their other government websites, and on relevant government social media accounts." Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,H2: Testing policy,3,,"It is still current that “as part of the lifting of containment, the Luxembourg government invites residents as well as border workers to participate voluntarily and free of charge in the large-scale screening test for COVID-19.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200824150552/https://guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/sante-social/coronavirus/depistage-covid-19.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200807,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"It is still current that upon testing positive for coronavirus, “the person who tested positive is asked to provide the Health Inspectorate with the contact details of all close contacts they have had in the days prior to the test and/or before the onset of symptoms. Afterwards, the identified people are informed that they have been in contact with a sick person.” “The Health Inspectorate officers then inquire about the state of health of the contact and inform him/her about the necessary measures and precautions, including protective measures. Based on the information obtained it is decided whether and when a COVID-19 test should be carried out.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200824144151/https://gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers.gouv_msan%2Ben%2Bdossiers%2B2020%2Bcorona-virus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200812,C8: International travel controls,1,,"“Effective August 12, 2020, third-country nationals aged 11 or over seeking to enter Luxembourg by air, whose travel does not originate from an EU member country or one of the countries exempted by the European Union (Australia, Canada, China (subject to reciprocity at European Union level), Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Korea from the South, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay), must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test at the time of boarding. This test must have been administered less than 48 hours before the flight.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823232004/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Luxembourg,LUX,20200821,C8: International travel controls,3,,"“Measures concerning the entry into Luxembourg of third-county nationals” were updated on the 21st August. “Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the ban on the entry of third-country nationals into the territory of Luxembourg is valid until 15 September 2020.” However, there are exceptions, including for diplomats, third-country nationals travelling for the purpose of study, and healthcare professionals, health researchers, and elderly care professionals. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200902223324/https://guichet.public.lu/en/actualites/2020/aout/11-nouvelles-mesures-entree-ressortissant-tiers.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"It remains the case that “all normal businesses are allowed to open”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902192351/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ However, strict requirements are being enforced. For example, “cinemas, theatres and cultural events are open, provided reservations are made in advance and social distancing is maintained. Bars and restaurants can open until midnight, and customers must wear a face covering on entry/exit and until seated. Social distancing of 1.5 metres must be maintained between tables.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902180417/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/luxembourg/coronavirus" Luxembourg,LUX,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No recent policy changes found regarding the cancellation of public events. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902175028/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/citoyens.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"It is still current that “gatherings are limited to ten people” in Luxembourg. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902175655/https://luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/41592-virus-ploughs-on-as-bettel-seeks-to-extend-controls" Luxembourg,LUX,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"All public transport services continue to operate daily, mainly running at regular times. Also, it remains the case that “wearing a mask is compulsory in all circumstances in public transport, except for the driver when an interpersonal distance of two meters is respected or a separation sign separates him from the passengers.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902195055/https://www.mobiliteit.lu/fr/coronavirus-fr/" Luxembourg,LUX,20200825,E1: Income support,2,1,"No recent changes have been made to Luxembourg's income support policies. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902213718/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/coronoavirus-entreprises.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No recent updates have been made to Luxembourg’s household financial assistance policies. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902215533/https://logement.public.lu/fr/support/FAQ/CoronaVirus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues to regularly update their website dedicated to sharing coronavirus information. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902163900/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr.html This is along with sharing coronavirus information on their other government websites, and on relevant government social media accounts." Luxembourg,LUX,20200825,H2: Testing policy,3,,"It is still current that “the Luxembourg government invites residents and cross-border workers to participate voluntarily in the free of charge large-scale COVID-19 testing.” “Now that PCR tests are also available for people without symptoms, more infected people can be identified and the necessary measures to prevent other people from being infected can be taken as soon as possible.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902163116/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/test-covid.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There have been no recent contact tracing policy updates in Luxembourg. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912150034/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"“Cinemas, theatres and cultural events are open, provided reservations are made in advance and social distancing is maintained. Bars and restaurants can open until midnight, and customers must wear a face covering on entry/exit and until seated. Social distancing of 1.5 metres must be maintained between tables. Hairdressers and beauticians are open on an appointment only basis, and cultural institutions, including libraries and museums are also open within a strict framework of reduced numbers and online reservations. Sports halls and fitness centres are open with strict hygiene requirements and social distancing measures in place.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912145832/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/luxembourg/coronavirus " Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"“At public gatherings of more than 10 people, people must be assigned a seat with a distance of 2m. If the distance of 2m cannot be maintained, a mask must be worn. Wearing a mask is also compulsory for the staff and for participants, when they are not seated. (Exceptions apply e.g. to cultural and sports actors when carrying out their activities, and to persons participating in school activities. Seating is not mandatory for demonstrations, fairs, exhibitions, and markets where the public circulates).” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912150034/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"It is still current that “no more than 10 people may gather in a private setting.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912135655/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No recent updates to “COVID-19: “Changes and measures taken in public and specific transport” in Luxembourg. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912150946/https://www.mobiliteit.lu/fr/coronavirus-fr/ " Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The government’s response to “I am a vulnerable person, what should I do?” is still “Stay home and respect barrier gestures”. “If you must exercise an economic activity, contact your doctor by teleconsultation. In this way, you can clarify the question of whether you can continue your economic activity.” This remains the most up-to-date response to this question on the government website. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912150034/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"“Movement Restrictions:  Is a curfew in place? No  Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912135655/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No recent international travel control policy updates. “The ban on the entry of third-country nationals into the territory of Luxembourg is valid until 15 September 2020.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912153000/https://guichet.public.lu/en/actualites/2020/aout/11-nouvelles-mesures-entree-ressortissant-tiers.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,E1: Income support,2,1,"The Luxembourg Government continues to run its Covid-19 “Recovery and solidarity fund for businesses”. “The Luxembourg Government's intention is to: encourage and maintain employment; and support businesses in those sectors hard hit by the health crisis”. “A separate application must be submitted for each month, i.e. separate applications for the months of June, July, August, September, October and November 2020.” “The undertaking receives EUR 1,250 per active employee and self-employed person (assigned to an eligible activity); the amount is EUR 250 per employee fully submitted to the short-time work regime (assigned to an eligible activity) during the month for which aid is being requested. The amount of the aid is capped at 85 % of the loss in monthly turnover.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912152000/https://guichet.public.lu/en/entreprises/financement-aides/coronavirus/fonds-relance-solidarite.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Housing support measures remain in place for “tenants and landlords whose incomes have fallen substantially as a result of the current crisis”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912154236/https://guichet.public.lu/en/actualites/2020/mars/27-coronavirus-logement.html The extended FACTA and CRS reporting deadline is still current; “the Luxembourg Tax Authority extended the deadline for filing FATCA and CRS returns for the 2019 reporting period from 30 June 2020 to 30 September 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912155844/https://assets.kpmg/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2020/08/tnf-fatca-luxembourg-aug5-2020.pdf Also, “any liens and mortgages that cease to be effective before 31 December 2020 are extended to 31 December 2021”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912160448/https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/insights/2020/05/tnf-luxembourg-tax-procedure-relief-measures.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"It remains the case that the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is regularly updating its websites, and social media pages, with coronavirus information. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912132947/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200903,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No recent Covid-19 testing policy update found. “The Luxembourg government invites residents and cross-border workers to participate voluntarily in the free of charge large-scale COVID-19 testing.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912145120/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/test-covid.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20200912,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"“Masks must be worn for all activities in closed spaces, open to the public, and on public transport (except for the driver when a distance of 2m is respected or a separation panel separates him from the passengers). However, there are some exceptions to this principle, e.g.: When an activity cannot be performed because of the mask (in this case, the organiser must put in place other sanitary measures); Children under 6 years of age; Persons with disabilities, who are exempted from the obligation to wear a mask; Persons carrying out cultural or sports activities.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912150034/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""2° gatherings of people at home or on the occasion of private events, in a closed space or in the open air, are limited to 10 persons, except for: People who are cohabiting; Gatherings in restaurants, cafés, canteens and any other places providing catering; in this case the rules of the Horeca sector apply."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200922185025/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No curfew https://web.archive.org/web/20200925011130/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,C8: International travel controls,3,,"s://web.archive.org/web/20200925011130/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200924165331/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200924165331/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20200913,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""It is compulsory to cover your nose and mouth with a mask, scarf or bandana on public transport and for activities that are open to the public (shops, counters, recycling centres, fairs and exhibitions, markets). Cultural, sports and leisure activities cannot accommodate the public if the conditions of wearing a mask and/or distancing are not respected. Wearing a mask is also compulsory for gatherings of more than 20 people during which the distance of two meters cannot be respected. In some sectors, these provisions may even be more restrictive. Non-compliance with the wearing of a mask and/or seating distance is an offence punishable by a fine."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200922185025/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200926,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As seen under the “Management Of The Health Crisis” topic, you are not allowed to invite more than 10 guests to your house for a private gathering. Although you can organise or participate in public events with more than ten people indoors or outdoors, the more stricter policy applies. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006130907/https://gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers.gouv_msan%2Ben%2Bdossiers%2B2020%2Bcorona-virus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20200926,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No Policy Change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006133520/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/test-covid.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20200926,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No Policy Change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006133520/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en/test-covid.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No Policy Change. However, the deadline for the celebration of marriage in a communal building other than the communal house as part of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended until December 31, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006123214/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B09-septembre%2B23-mesures-covid19-ag.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change. However, The previous law on the remote holding of meetings of the decision-making bodies of companies and other legal persons concerned has been extended to 31 December 2020. the law was supposed to end 30 September 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006123214/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/fr/communications-officielles.gouvernement%2Bfr%2Bactualites%2Btoutes_actualites%2Bcommuniques%2B2020%2B09-septembre%2B23-mesures-covid19-ag.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20201005,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Organized campaign The official website of the ministry of health provides daily updates on Covid-19 and information about preventive measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006105813/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/en/dossiers/2020/corona-virus.html Official coronavirus information website - http://web.archive.org/web/20201006111345/https://coronavirus.gouvernement.lu/en.html notwithoutmymaskcampaign - http://web.archive.org/web/20200922213658/https://msan.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/net-ouni-meng-mask/200430-santelu-NOMM-EN.pdf " Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On October 17, 2020, it was announced that assemblies of more than 100 people need to be pre-approved by the government. No date of enforcement was provided. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018171817/https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a/1597441.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Citizens of third-national countries are not allowed into the country until December 31, 2020 inclusive. Nationals of the EU, United Kingdom, San Marino, Andorra, Monaco, the Vatican/Holy See Australia, Canada, China (subject to reciprocity at European Union level), Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay are free to enter without restriction. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018173457/https://covid19.public.lu/en/travellers/visiting-luxembourg.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Increase in rent subsidies for renters. No increases in rent permitted. Evictions are suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018175043/https://logement.public.lu/fr/support/FAQ/CoronaVirus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"General information provided on dedicated government website: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018153158/https://covid19.public.lu/en.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing available to those with symptoms, but also the government has instituted a large scale testing program available to random samples of the population by invitation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018180255/https://covid19.public.lu/en/large-scale-testing.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20201017,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Since April 20 2020, mask wearing is mandatory where keeping a 2m distance from others is not possible e.g. on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018181213/https://www.vdl.lu/en/city/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/ministerial-guidelines" Luxembourg,LUX,20201018,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Increase in rent subsidies for renters. No increases in rent permitted. Evictions are suspended. " Luxembourg,LUX,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201019,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201019,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, sport and cultural venues are open under preventive measures. More details on the official government webpages archived below: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106000608/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/restaurants-bars.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106000934/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/shops.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106001239/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/sport-religion-culture.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of Nov.5, not able to find exact historical policy for the period of Oct. 20 to Oct. 29. But based on the RTL news (source below): private gathering limit was reduced from 10 to 4 people from Oct. 30, which implies 10 people was the limit before Oct. 30, and that aligns with the policy recorded before Oct. 20. So record this indicator as 2 ""require cancelling"", following coding interpretation guideline (Nov.4 version) ""When private gatherings of only 10 or less are permitted (e.g. C4=4), this restriction would prevent public events from taking place, so they are recorded as required to cancel."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106013947/https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a/1604513.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As of Nov.5, not able to find exact historical policy for the period of Oct. 20 to Oct. 29. But based on the RTL news (source below): private gathering limit was reduced from 10 to 4 people from Oct. 30, which implies 10 people was the limit before Oct. 30, and that aligns with the policy recorded before Oct. 20. So record this indicator as ""4 - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or less"". Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106013947/https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a/1604513.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change, public transport remains open. The official government webpage for public transport was last updated on Oct. 6. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106050446/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/public-transport.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Official government webpage recommended: ""try to limit travel as much as possible"", ""If you're vulnerable, stay at home and respect the protective measures"". Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106052524/https://covid19.public.lu/en/health-protection/protective-measures.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106052315/https://covid19.public.lu/en/health-protection/vulnerable-persons.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201020,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, sport and cultural venues are open under preventive measures. Meanwhile a curfew between 11pm to 6am is in effect from Oct 30. More details on the official government webpages archived below: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106000608/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/restaurants-bars.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106000934/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/shops.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106001239/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/sport-religion-culture.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106002753/https://covid19.public.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/toolbox/nouvelles-mesures/affiche/2010129-santelu-mesures-affiche-A4-EN.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"New measures as of Oct. 30: Private gatherings are limited to 4 persons. Any gathering exceeding one hundred people is prohibited. According to coding interpretation guideline (Nov.4 version) ""When private gatherings of only 10 or less are permitted (e.g. C4=4), this restriction would prevent public events from taking place, so they are recorded as required to cancel."" More details on the official government webpages archived below: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106004915/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/gatherings.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106002753/https://covid19.public.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/toolbox/nouvelles-mesures/affiche/2010129-santelu-mesures-affiche-A4-EN.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"New measures as of Oct. 30: Private gatherings are limited to 4 persons. Any gathering exceeding one hundred people is prohibited. According to coding interpretation guideline, the more stringent policy applies. More details on the official government webpages archived below: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106004915/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/gatherings.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106002753/https://covid19.public.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/toolbox/nouvelles-mesures/affiche/2010129-santelu-mesures-affiche-A4-EN.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew in effect from Oct. 30: ""between 11 P.M. and 6 A.M., movements of people in the public space are prohibited"". According to coding interpretation guideline, record curfew as a level 2. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106013231/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/curfew.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106013947/https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a/1604513.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. According to official U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg website (last updated on Oct. 30): ""Movement Restrictions: Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106054336/https://lu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Luxembourg,LUX,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"New measures effective from Oct. 30: ""Wearing a mask is compulsory for gatherings of more than 4 people whether they take place indoors or outdoors."" ""It is compulsory to cover your nose and mouth with a mask, scarf or bandana on public transport and for activities that are open to the public (shops, counters, recycling centres, fairs and exhibitions, markets)."" ""Cultural, sports and leisure activities cannot accommodate the public if the conditions of wearing a mask and/or distancing are not respected."" More details on the official government website and RTL news below: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106052524/https://covid19.public.lu/en/health-protection/protective-measures.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106013947/https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a/1604513.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201102,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change. According to official government website (last updated Nov. 2): ""Third-country nationals may no longer enter the territory of the Grand Duchy until 31 December 2020 (inclusive). Exempt of this rule are persons and nationals from the following third-countries: Australia,China, Hong Kong and Macao (subject to reciprocity at European Union level),Japan,New Zealand,Ruanda,South Korea,Thailand and Uruguay."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106060900/https://covid19.public.lu/en/travellers/visiting-luxembourg.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201104,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change. Testing available to those with symptoms. Government has also instituted a Large Scale Testing program available to random samples of the population by invitation. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106063927/https://covid19.public.lu/en/testing.html (official website last updated on Nov. 4)" Luxembourg,LUX,20201105,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. General information provided on dedicated government website: http://web.archive.org/web/20201105162502/https://covid19.public.lu/en.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201106,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106082555/https://guichet.public.lu/en/entreprises/financement-aides/coronavirus/fonds-relance-solidarite.html " Luxembourg,LUX,20201106,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Housing support measures, such as rental subsidies, eviction suspension, remain in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201106084341/https://guichet.public.lu/en/actualites/2020/mars/27-coronavirus-logement.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201106085326/https://logement.public.lu/fr/support/FAQ/CoronaVirus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201107,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The tracing procedure via the declaration forms has been optimised, in order to simplify and speed up contact with the Contact Tracing team. https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.public.lu/en/news-covid19/communiques/2020/11/07-optimisation-covid-tracing.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No update on the recommendations for shops, bars/restaurants, cutural and sport venues that remain open, but under preventive measures. A curfew between 11PM and 6AM is still in place for public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124012324/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/curfew.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201124012248/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/shops.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201124012356/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/restaurants-bars.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201124012426/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/sport-religion-culture.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change. A curfew between 11PM and 6AM is still in place for public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124012324/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/curfew.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201118,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Interpretation Guide states that when private gatherings of only 10 or less are permitted (e.g. C4=4), this restriction would prevent public events from taking place, so they are recorded as required to cancel. However, in Luxemburg, there are still separate recommendations for public events under which only public events over 100 people would require cancellation: - Any gathering exceeding 100 people is prohibited. - Catering of food and drinks during gatherings is prohibited. - For any gathering from 10 and up to 100 people, the[re is an] obligation of being seated while observing a minimum distance of two meters. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130195946/https://covid19.public.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/toolbox/nouvelles-mesures/affiche/10-30/2010129-santelu-mesures-affiche-A4-EN.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The maximum number of people that can be received at home, whether indoors or outdoors, is limited to 4. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130195946/https://covid19.public.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/toolbox/nouvelles-mesures/affiche/10-30/2010129-santelu-mesures-affiche-A4-EN.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130204222/https://covid19.public.lu/en/sanitary-measures/public-transport.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change: there is still a curfew between 11 pm and 6 am for public spaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130202547/https://covid19.public.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/toolbox/nouvelles-mesures/affiche/11-26/201124-santelu-mesures-affiche-a4-EN.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No measures found" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Third-country nationals may no longer enter the territory of the Grand Duchy until 31 December 2020 (inclusive). Exempt of this rule are persons (see FAQ) and nationals from the following third-countries: Australia, China, Hong Kong and Macao (subject to reciprocity at European Union level), Japan, New Zealand, Ruanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Uruguay. Please note that for some of these exceptions, an obligation to present a negative test before entering Luxembourg applies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130204945/https://covid19.public.lu/en/travellers/visiting-luxembourg.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130210640/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/dossiers/Neistart-Letzebuerg-Tableau-Mesures.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change, measures listed here: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130210640/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/dossiers/Neistart-Letzebuerg-Tableau-Mesures.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Coded as 3 because testing is available to much of the asymptomatic population, but asymptomatic people only have access to a free PCR test if they receive an invitation from the government. Private laboratories also offer testing, but this is not free. The Luxembourg government is embarking on a new phase of screening with the aim to test representative samples of the population in order to monitor developments and to be as flexible as possible in the event of an increase in the number of cases. This is the best way to break infection chains and effectively trace the contacts of infected people. The COVID-19 test at the invitation of the Luxembourg Government concerns residents and cross-border workers. It is free of charge. The Large Scale Testing strategy divides people into representative groups, e.g. according to business sector, age and place of residence. This means that members of the same household, residents of a residential area or a circle of colleagues receive invitations deliberately staggered by several weeks according to the targeted samples. This also makes it possible to maintain continuous testing. It is therefore a strategy based on a large scale sampling approach. This organised exercise makes it possible to control and keep the rate of infections at a very low level and thus ensure the protection of everyone. The test becomes a gesture of solidarity, and protects us all. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130213106/https://covid19.public.lu/en/testing.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In view of the alarming growth in the number of new COVID-19 infections, the Contact Tracing Unit of the Health Inspection Department has adapted its operating procedures in order to increase its responsiveness with respect to making contact. People who have tested positive for COVID-19 should immediately go into self-isolation, without waiting for a call from the Contact Tracing Unit. Any person who has tested positive for COVID-19 is contacted as soon as possible by the Health Inspection; and is assigned a reference number. While waiting for a call from the Contact Tracing Unit, the person who has tested positive can help trace and identify people with whom they have had high-risk contact. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130213748/https://guichet.public.lu/en/citoyens/sante-social/coronavirus/tracage-contact/participation-tracage-contacts.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing a mask is mandatory: for activities that welcome the public, on public transport, for any gathering of more than 4 people in a closed space or open air except at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130202547/https://covid19.public.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/toolbox/nouvelles-mesures/affiche/11-26/201124-santelu-mesures-affiche-a4-EN.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201125,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change. On 26 Nov, an amended law for covid-related unemployment measures entered into force allowing businesses which had not yet applied for benefits to do so. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130201239/https://www.cc.lu/covid19/news/article/detail/nouvelles-modalites-applicables-en-matiere-de-chomage-partiel-pendant-la-periode-de-fermeture-partie/" Luxembourg,LUX,20201126,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 26 Nov, establishments serving food and drinks are closed to the public. Any commercial operation with a sales area = 400 m2 is subject to a limitation of 1 customer per 10 m2. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130202547/https://covid19.public.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/toolbox/nouvelles-mesures/affiche/11-26/201124-santelu-mesures-affiche-a4-EN.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201126,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The maximum number of people that can be received at home, whether indoors or outdoors, is limited to 2. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130202547/https://covid19.public.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/toolbox/nouvelles-mesures/affiche/11-26/201124-santelu-mesures-affiche-a4-EN.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201130,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"On November 30th, Luxembourg issued regulations for the distribution of the covid 19 vaccines. The first groups that will benefit from this vaccine are the elderly, identified as people that are 65 years or more, and the healthcare workers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213172111/https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Overview-of-EU_EEA-UK-vaccination-deployment-plans.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools in Luxembourg are open since September 15, 2020. Some sanitary measures are in place. Both children over the age of 6 and teachers must wear a mask at all times when walking around, inside and outside. Students are separated into safe groups of 30 children and must keep a distance from anyone outside their safe group. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212184650/https://sante.public.lu/fr/espace-professionnel/recommandations/direction-sante/000-covid-19/000-covid-191-annexes/recommandations-sanitaires-sea-enfants-scolarises.pdf " Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport in Luxembourg is open with sanitary measures in place such as wearing a mask at all times and keeping a distance from other users. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212185644/https://transports.public.lu/fr/actualites/2020/03-mars-covid-19-transports-modifications-mesures-coronavirus.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"It is prohibited to circulate in public between 23h00 and 6h00. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130202547/https://covid19.public.lu/dam-assets/covid-19/toolbox/nouvelles-mesures/affiche/11-26/201124-santelu-mesures-affiche-a4-EN.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Third-country nationals may no longer enter the territory of the Grand Duchy until 31 December 2020 (inclusive). Some exceptions apply but there is an obligation to present a negative test before entering Luxembourg. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212191411/https://covid19.public.lu/en/travellers/visiting-luxembourg.html" Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. More details here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130210640/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/dossiers/Neistart-Letzebuerg-Tableau-Mesures.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. More details here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130210640/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/dossiers/Neistart-Letzebuerg-Tableau-Mesures.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. " Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201213,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. More details here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130210640/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/dossiers/Neistart-Letzebuerg-Tableau-Mesures.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201213,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. More details here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130210640/https://meco.gouvernement.lu/dam-assets/dossiers/Neistart-Letzebuerg-Tableau-Mesures.pdf" Luxembourg,LUX,20201213,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201213,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201213,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Luxembourg,LUX,20201213,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change." Latvia,LVA,20200129,H2: Testing policy,1,,"From 29 January, 32 laboratory tests were examined to find possible cases of COVID-19 in Latvia. All results were negative. https://web.archive.org/web/20200317001714/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/latvian-officials-say-all-is-in-place-for-coronavirus-response.a349718/" Latvia,LVA,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,1,0,"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges to avoid travel to China's Hubei province. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623224319/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/avoid-travel-to-chinas-hubei-province-says-latvian-foreign-ministry.a346786/" Latvia,LVA,20200227,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Citizens who visited infection hotspots of Iran, China, Singapore, South Korea and parts of northern Italy must undergo a 14-day quarantine and monitor their body temperature twice a day. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624001048/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/coronavirus-appears-in-baltic-states.a349853/" Latvia,LVA,20200302,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The first coronavirus patient in Latvia (a woman who flew from Munich to Riga) was told to self-isolate after she tested positive. Those who were in close contact with her on the plane will also be quarantined and monitored. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706223448/https://www.baltictimes.com/latvia_s_first_coronavirus_patient_to_be_discharged_from_hospital_tuesday/" Latvia,LVA,20200304,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Those who have travelled back from heavily affected areas such as parts of northern Italy, China, Singapore and Japan and who display flu-like symptoms when they return are advised to call the emergency service on 113 instead of going to their local doctor to get tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200323164922/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/more-coronavirus-tests-come-up-negative-in-latvia.a350500/" Latvia,LVA,20200311,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised against travelling abroad, unless it is an emergency, or if a person must return to their country of residence. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617222421/https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/latest-news/65686-travel-alerts-and-warnings-for-a-number-of-country-updated-due-to-covid-19-outbreak" Latvia,LVA,20200312,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No information has been found on internal movement restrictions in Latvia." Latvia,LVA,20200312,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""Companies are able to request an extension of the repayment term for delayed tax payments that were previously extended in accordance with the Taxes and Duties Law if the delay was caused as a result of Covid-19."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615205339/https://bnn-news.com/latvian-government-compiles-all-support-measures-for-covid-19-related-damages-in-one-law-211551 KPMG: ""through 30 June 2020, tax relief allows for: Postponement of current and overdue tax payments for companies in industries ""most affected"" by COVID-19, for up to three years, or the ability to make instalment payments when the delay is related to COVID-19 without triggering late-payment penalties; a request must be submitted to the tax authority. A quicker process for refunds of input value added tax (VAT); beginning 1 April 2020, the tax authority will refund the approved input VAT within 30 days after the due date of submitting the VAT return (and not until end of the tax year), and the faster refund of input VAT will also apply for January and February 2020. Cancellation of advance payments of individual (personal) income tax for self-employed individuals, and no late-payment fees for failure to remit the advance payments. Postponement of real estate tax payments to be allowed by municipalities. Submissions of financial statements (annual report and consolidated annual report) may be made later than the legal deadline (three or four months, respectively)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615205427/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/latvia-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Latvia,LVA,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"A state of emergency was declared so that 'educational institutions can be closed in Latvia'. Regarding pre-schools: ""In order to attend pre-school educational institutions, parents shall submit a written statement to the pre-school educational institution on 13 March 2020 by informing that the child and family have not visited any COVID-19 affected countries and have not been in contact with COVID-19 affected persons, and parents do not have any other possibility of providing childcare."" ""On-site learning shall be terminated in all educational establishments by providing remote training from 13 March 2020, with the exception of centralised state examinations."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200614172119/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/latvian-government-announces-widespread-measures-to-contain-coronavirus.a351529/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200614172410/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/covid-19-emergency-measures-in-english.a351617/" Latvia,LVA,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"It does not state clearly whether there are any strict regulations regarding workplace closing, but it has been suggested that this should be done 'to the extent possible'. http://web.archive.org/web/20200615214131/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=58e83f4a-7f36-4563-af5d-89e02c04ccca" Latvia,LVA,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Cancelled due to state of emergency. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614172410/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/covid-19-emergency-measures-in-english.a351617/" Latvia,LVA,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Due to the introduction of the state of emergency, large public gatherings of more than 200 people will be banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614172119/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/latvian-government-announces-widespread-measures-to-contain-coronavirus.a351529/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200614172410/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/covid-19-emergency-measures-in-english.a351617/" Latvia,LVA,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"A full lockdown has not been imposed. However, due to the State of Emergency order, the government has also adopted several resolutions, such as allowing online alcohol sales, to help reduce the number of people going outside. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617231115/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1167272/dispatch-from-riga-latvia-tackles-covid-19-without-hard-lockdown-or-closing-bars" Latvia,LVA,20200313,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Home quarantine for 14 days if travelling from a COVID-19 affected country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614172410/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/covid-19-emergency-measures-in-english.a351617/" Latvia,LVA,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"2 websites are dedicated to Covid-19: the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and covid19.org.lv, both of which provide sufficient information on various aspects of the pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608214453/https://spkc.gov.lv/en/for-general-public/covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200617213719/https://covid19.gov.lv/index.php/en" Latvia,LVA,20200314,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Further coronavirus restrictions announced: """"unorganized"" or spontaneous events including cultural, sporting and religious gatherings can have a maximum 50 participants."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200614174417/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/latvia-to-close-borders-to-passenger-traffic-on-tuesday-17-march.a351774/" Latvia,LVA,20200314,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Latvian state will provide funding to pay 75% of wages (capped at €700) to people employed in industries hit hardest by Covid-19. Same coverage exists for start-ups. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615204519/https://bnn-news.com/latvian-state-to-finance-75-of-wages-for-employees-of-industries-hit-by-covid-19-the-most-211491 https://web.archive.org/web/20200615205105/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/latvia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Latvia,LVA,20200317,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Latvia is closing its international borders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614174417/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/society/health/latvia-to-close-borders-to-passenger-traffic-on-tuesday-17-march.a351774/" Latvia,LVA,20200318,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Tests are available to those who have returned from abroad and are ""within a period of 14 days exhibiting symptoms of sudden fever, cough and shortness of breath."" Tests are also available to ""contact persons defined by Disease Prevention and Control Centre who are in quarantine and have exhibited symptoms of illness during 14 days."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617220341/https://fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/fra_uploads/latvia-report-covid-19-april-2020_en.pdf" Latvia,LVA,20200318,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Tests are available to those who have returned from abroad and are ""within a period of 14 days exhibiting symptoms of sudden fever, cough and shortness of breath."" Tests are also available to ""contact persons defined by Disease Prevention and Control Centre who are in quarantine and have exhibited symptoms of illness during 14 days."" -this implies the existence of limited contact tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200617220341/https://fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/fra_uploads/latvia-report-covid-19-april-2020_en.pdf" Latvia,LVA,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Sports centres, gyms and sport halls will be shut down completely. Many retail stores will be forced to close at weekends, with the exception of the essentials (food and homeware stores, garden centres, pharmacies, pet stores and opticians are allowed to work on weekends). https://web.archive.org/web/20200617220341/https://fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/fra_uploads/latvia-report-covid-19-april-2020_en.pdf" Latvia,LVA,20200324,H2: Testing policy,1,,"More targeted and focus on at-risk groups will also be tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617220341/https://fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/fra_uploads/latvia-report-covid-19-april-2020_en.pdf" Latvia,LVA,20200326,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Tax relief measures have been extended to all companies regardless of their industry sector, provided they meet certain criteria: ""Turnover in March or April 2020 compared to the respective month in 2019 decreased by 30% or more. Turnover in March or April 2020 compared to the respective month in 2019 decreased by 20%, if one of the three following requirements is met: The company’s revenues from export amounted to at least 10% of total turnover in 2019, but not less than EUR 500,000. Average salary paid in 2019 was at least EUR 800. Long-term investments in fixed assets as at 31 December 2019 was at least EUR 500,000."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615205427/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/latvia-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Latvia,LVA,20200327,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Ministry of Transport issued an order that imposes precautionary measures in public transport to reduce the number of passengers on public transport and the possibility of physical contact, while also ensuring the possibility to get to work. The Minister of Transport has stated that public transport should be used only in essential cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617212311/http://www.sam.gov.lv/?cat=8&art_id=9594" Latvia,LVA,20200407,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of emergency extended until 12 May. http://web.archive.org/web/20200719185050/https://lv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-latvia-extends-state-of-emergency-until-may-12-2020/" Latvia,LVA,20200407,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"State of emergency extended until 12 May. http://web.archive.org/web/20200719185050/https://lv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-latvia-extends-state-of-emergency-until-may-12-2020/" Latvia,LVA,20200407,C8: International travel controls,4,,"State of emergency extended until 12 May. http://web.archive.org/web/20200615211423/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/330021/latvia-government-extends-state-of-emergency-through-may-12-due-to-covid-19-update-3" Latvia,LVA,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""From now on, all stores will be open in shopping centres during weekends and holidays. The restriction that only grocery stores, press outlets, pharmacies, vaccination offices, optical stores, animal feed stores, dry-cleaner’s, hygiene and household goods stores, and construction and gardening goods stores may operate in shopping centres is cancelled."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617222948/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/strategy-government-next-stage-covid-19-restrictions-strict-domestic-health-measures " Latvia,LVA,20200512,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Gatherings of up to 25 permitted, ""Indoor events will not be allowed to last longer than three hours. Outdoor events are not limited by time."" As a result of lifting restrictions the government permits organization of gatherings, processions, protests, private meetings, as well as religious events https://web.archive.org/web/20200719183652/https://bnn-news.com/latvia-extends-state-of-emergency-to-9-june-certain-restrictions-to-be-lifted-213100" Latvia,LVA,20200512,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No more than 25 people are allowed to participate in events simultaneously as state of emergency has been extended until 9 June. The length of indoor events is not allowed to exceed three hours. Participants are to maintain a 2-metre distance from each other. Culture, entertainment, sports and other leisure venues can be open for business from no earlier than 07:00 and close no later than 00:00. http://web.archive.org/web/20200519080956/https://bnn-news.com/latvia-extends-state-of-emergency-to-9-june-certain-restrictions-to-be-lifted-213100 " Latvia,LVA,20200512,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"People are still being urged to use public transport only when really necessary. New rules dictate that face coverings must be worn on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200606014836/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/transport/cover-your-nose-and-mouth-on-latvian-public-transport.a359437/" Latvia,LVA,20200512,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Recoded: The opening of this land border was announced May 12. ""Latvia’s government also decided to permit organisation of tourism services to travel in Baltic States – Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200519080956/https://bnn-news.com/latvia-extends-state-of-emergency-to-9-june-certain-restrictions-to-be-lifted-213100 HOWEVER, it does not take effect until May 15. As of Friday, May 15, the land borders between Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are open to individuals with no symptoms of respiratory problems and who have not traveled outside of the Baltic region in the past 14 days. Individuals traveling to and from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia who meet these requirements will not be subjected to the 14-day quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625175000/https://lv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Latvia,LVA,20200512,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"After 12 May it will be necessary to wear nose and mouth-covering masks in public transports, Latvian government decided. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908042028/https://bnn-news.com/latvian-residents-will-have-to-wear-face-masks-in-public-transports-213103" Latvia,LVA,20200515,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travel between Baltic states have been restored. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618210705/https://riga.mfa.ee/important-information-about-the-state-of-emergency-and-covid-19-in-latvia/" Latvia,LVA,20200515,E1: Income support,0,,"Policy supposed to end May 14, can't find any evidence of an extension of payments. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615205105/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/latvia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Latvia,LVA,20200527,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Latvia and Estonia are apparently among the first countries to launch smartphone apps that trace Covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618205541/https://www.intellinews.com/index.php/estonia-and-latvia-among-first-countries-to-use-coronavirus-tracing-app-based-on-apple-google-tech-184104/?source=baltic-states" Latvia,LVA,20200529,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Latvia launched a Google-Apple friendly coronavirus contact tracing app: http://web.archive.org/web/20200615211925/https://reuters.screenocean.com/r/1554636" Latvia,LVA,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"It's been said that around 40,000 people have downloaded Latvia's Covid-19 contact tracing app, which has been available since 29 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618205353/https://www.baltictimes.com/around_40_000_people_have_downloaded_latvia_s_covid-19_contact_tracing_app/ " Latvia,LVA,20200610,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Entertainment, cultural, sports, and other recreational places may be open from 6.30 to 24.00. Open-air cinemas and public catering places must close no later than 2.00. Bars, restaurants, cafes: can open from 06.30 to 2.00, subject to regulations and limiting the number of visitors to no more than 4 persons or 1 family at one table indoors and no more than 8 persons or 1 family at one table outdoors. A distance of 2 metres between the tables and at least 4 m2 per visitor must be ensured."" ""All stores are also allowed to operate in shopping centres during weekends and holidays."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617214914/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures " Latvia,LVA,20200610,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Indoor sports competitions may be organised for up to 100 persons without spectators; outdoor - for up to 300 persons, including spectators. Indoor sports events may take place with spectators if the total indoor area is at least 1000 m2."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200613014923/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures" Latvia,LVA,20200610,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Up to 100 people indoors and up to 300 people outdoors allowed. ""Church services and other religious activities: may be organised for up to 100 persons indoors and up to 300 persons outdoors, subject to physical distancing rules and epidemiological safety measures. Places of religious activity can open from 6.30 to 24.00"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617214914/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures" Latvia,LVA,20200610,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Nose and mouth coverings must be used (a self-made or purchased mask, scarf, shawl, and other solutions are accepted). Hygiene measures must be observed."" Those who have tested positive for Covid-19 must not use public transport. Neither should those who have been in contact with a Covid-19 positive citizen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617214914/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures" Latvia,LVA,20200610,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""It is allowed to enter Latvia from the European Union, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland, except for the countries with a high number of Covid-19 cases indicated on the SPCK website - Upon arrival in Latvia from foreign countries outside the territories of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, public transport may only be used in order to get to the place of self-isolation and a mouth and nose covering must be used - It is allowed to enter Latvia from third countries for the nationals and residents of the EU, including Latvia, the EEA, and Switzerland, as well as for their family members - Latvian nationals may leave Latvia to go to these countries to return to their country of permanent residence"" When travelling from Lithuania or Estonia, quarantine is not obligatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617214914/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures" Latvia,LVA,20200610,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""From 10 to 30 June, everyone has the opportunity to be tested for Covid-19, even if they show no symptoms."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617214350/https://covid19.gov.lv/index.php/en/covid-19/about-covid-19/who-can-be-tested-covid-19-free" Latvia,LVA,20200618,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Borders are only open to residents of Latvia, other EU Member States, countries in the European Economic Area, and Switzerland. Proper residency documentation is required. Passengers from countries with more than 15 cases per 100,000 inhabitants will be required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625175000/https://lv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Latvia,LVA,20200618,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Up until 30 June anyone can register to get a coronavirus test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625175449/https://covid19.gov.lv/ru/chasto-zadavaemye-voprosy-i-otvety" Latvia,LVA,20200626,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The official Covid-19 government website has stated that these measures are in place until 30 June, so we may expect some changes on rules after that. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619204629/https://covid19.gov.lv/en" Latvia,LVA,20200626,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The borders with Russia and Belarus are still closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625191445/https://lv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200627011921/https://www.baltictimes.com/latvia_keeps_borders_with_belarus_and_russia_closed_because_of_epidemiological__not_political_reasons_-_rinkevics/" Latvia,LVA,20200626,H2: Testing policy,3,,"From 10 June to 30 June anyone can get tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619204629/https://covid19.gov.lv/en" Latvia,LVA,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"There is still a working time limit for gyms, fitness clubs, and similar companies. They may start no earlier than 6.30am and close no later than 12am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702194148/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/ministru-kabinets-samazina-atseviskus-covid-19-izplatibas-ierobezojumus" Latvia,LVA,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Updates from 1 July until 31 July: Outside: no more than 1,000 people may gather. Inside: no more than 100 people may gather in rooms up to 1,000 m2 , but 500 in larger rooms. Everyone must still observe a 2-metre distance. There will also be no time limit for outdoor sports events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702194148/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/ministru-kabinets-samazina-atseviskus-covid-19-izplatibas-ierobezojumus" Latvia,LVA,20200701,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Face masks are no longer a requirement but rather a recommendation on public transport. It is only mandatory if a person is travelling to a place of self-isolation (if they have just come from abroad). https://web.archive.org/web/20200702194148/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/ministru-kabinets-samazina-atseviskus-covid-19-izplatibas-ierobezojumus " Latvia,LVA,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Only if self-isolating (limited information about other stay at home recommendations). https://web.archive.org/web/20200720095544/https://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/ministry-health-restrictions-must-also-be-observed-after-end-state-emergency" Latvia,LVA,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The following entry was flagged red earlier. As I am, too, uncertain about whether the following measures qualifies for status ""2"", another check-up shall be done. The application term for suspension of loan principal payments has been extended until 30 September 2020 for both individuals and legal entities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702203651/https://www.fm.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/jaunumi/62450-lidz-si-gada-30septembrim-pagarinats-piemerosanas-termins-aizdevuma-pamatsummas-maksajumu-atliksanai" Latvia,LVA,20200701,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Anyone has an opportunity to take a state-funded Covid-19 test. On weekdays from 8am to 8pm; Saturdays from 9am to 3pm; Sundays from 9am to 12pm; Appointments must be made prior to the test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702194148/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/ministru-kabinets-samazina-atseviskus-covid-19-izplatibas-ierobezojumus" Latvia,LVA,20200701,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"as of 1 July wearing protective face masks is no longer a requirement when using public transport services, according to rules approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908054344/https://bnn-news.com/wearing-face-masks-indoors-may-become-a-compulsory-requirement-in-latvia-215343" Latvia,LVA,20200703,C8: International travel controls,2,,"There are still restrictions from entering Latvia from outside the European Union. Residents of the following non-EU countries can also enter the EU: Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629213712/https://lv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Latvia,LVA,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On July 10, the Latvian government responded to the worsening COVID19 situation by renewing restrictions on the hospitality industry, as all of the recent outbreaks have been linked to the hospitality and entertainment industries. Although restaurants and other catering establishments are still allowed to operate, restrictions on opening times as well as social distancing measures remain in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200715151306/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/cabinet-ministers-has-increased-certain-restrictions-related-covid-19" Latvia,LVA,20200716,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All passengers must now complete a contact form on arrival and hand it to their transport provider. The form must give contact details, ""listing the countries visited in the previous 14 days, and undertaking to comply with the epidemiological security measures established in Latvia"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200727193759/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/latvia" Latvia,LVA,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From August 1st, two visitors of events in museums, libraries, cultural centers, exhibition halls, open-air stages, theater buildings, concert halls, cinemas and outdoor venues can sit together in fixed seats, if they are not members of the same household; members of one household will be able to sit in a group of no more than four people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908041719/https://www.liveriga.com/en/10712-information-about-coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-in-latvia/" Latvia,LVA,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"From August 1st, up to 3000 people can gather outdoors at one time, and up to 1000 indoors. Precautions and a distance of 2 m must still be observed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908041719/https://www.liveriga.com/en/10712-information-about-coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-in-latvia/" Latvia,LVA,20200817,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Latvian government updated its Covid-19 control measures on 17 August, which came to effect the same day: [quote] - Entertainment, cultural, sports, catering and other recreational areas may be open from 6.00 to 2.00, except for nightclubs, discos, etc., the opening hours of which may not exceed 24.00 - Open-air cinema work ends no later than 2.00 [End of quote] Catering places ""May work from 6.00. to 2.00""; and ""All stores are allowed to operate in shopping centers also on weekends and holidays"" subject to certain safety measures. https://archive.vn/OYIDN" Latvia,LVA,20200817,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200923064630/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/organisers-cultural-events General conditions for the safe organisation of cultural events and safe operation and attendance of cultural institutions and venues: from 17 August, the number of visitors of a cultural event in the premises may not exceed 1000 (regardless of the size of the premises), and at the time no more than 50% of the room capacity may be exceedes while providing an arrea of 3 m2 per visitor; up to 3,000 visitors can gather at an outdoor cultural event; a distance of at least 2 metres must be ensured between visitors (3 m2 per person); events may take place from 6.00 to 02.00 o’clock (with the exception of entertainment venues, including discos, which must close no later than 24:00); the availability of disinfectants for hand and surface hygiene, as well as publicly available information on the maximum number of visitors must be provided at the venue of the event." Latvia,LVA,20200817,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Latvian government updated its Covid-19 control measures on 17 August, which came to effect the same day. Individuals may ""organize tourist trips and go on trips abroad to and from countries where the number of Covid-19 infected in two weeks does not exceed 25 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants; Self-isolation is not required after entering Latvia from countries where a new Covid-19 The number of 19 infected per 100,000 inhabitants in two weeks does not exceed 16"". https://archive.vn/OYIDN" Latvia,LVA,20200921,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools have reopened for all, subject to meeting safety and hygiene standards. "" Kindergartens may be fully operational subject to epidemiological safety requirements"" "" From 1 September, schools must organize (A) face-to-face training. For a safe organization of human flow, they can occur (B) partially remotely. If a case of Covid-19 is detected at a school, there should be a plan to organize the training (C) completely remotely according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Science ."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002074533/https://covid19.gov.lv/atbalsts-sabiedribai/ka-drosi-rikoties/covid-19-izplatibas-ierobezosanas-pasakumi" Latvia,LVA,20200921,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Entertainment, cultural, sports, catering and other recreational areas may be open from 6.00 to 2.00, except for nightclubs, discos, etc., the opening hours of which may not exceed 24.00 - Open-air cinema work ends no later than 2.00"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002074533/https://covid19.gov.lv/atbalsts-sabiedribai/ka-drosi-rikoties/covid-19-izplatibas-ierobezosanas-pasakumi" Latvia,LVA,20200921,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""- Events of up to 1000 people may be organized on the premises, subject to physical distance, security measures and the rules of the organizer "" ""- Events of up to 3000 people may be organized, subject to physical distance and epidemiological safety rules"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002074533/https://covid19.gov.lv/atbalsts-sabiedribai/ka-drosi-rikoties/covid-19-izplatibas-ierobezosanas-pasakumi" Latvia,LVA,20200921,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Latvia,LVA,20200921,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change (though I'm not sure if the requirement for individuals who have tested positive to self-isolate merits 1G)" Latvia,LVA,20200921,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change." Latvia,LVA,20200921,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""A foreigner who has a 14-day cumulative number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population exceeds 16 must observe self-isolation for 10 days."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002080223/https://www.spkc.gov.lv/lv/valstu-saslimstibas-raditaji-ar-covid-19-0" Latvia,LVA,20200921,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201002080318/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Latvia,LVA,20200921,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201002080318/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Latvia,LVA,20200921,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"When using public transport: ""It is recommended to use a nose and mouth mask (self-made or purchased mask, scarf, shawl and other solutions)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002074533/https://covid19.gov.lv/atbalsts-sabiedribai/ka-drosi-rikoties/covid-19-izplatibas-ierobezosanas-pasakumi UK foreign travel advice describes it as ""the mandatory covering of the nose and mouth by passengers on public transport, remain in place."" https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/latvia/coronavirus (page does not archive) " Latvia,LVA,20201003,C1: School closing,1,1,"Availability of services in Latvia is good, with grocery stores, shopping centers, schools, universities, restaurants, and leisure/athletic facilities open. Strict hygiene measures still apply however. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004083203/https://lv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Latvia,LVA,20201003,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Availability of services in Latvia is good, with grocery stores, shopping centers, schools, universities, restaurants, and leisure/athletic facilities open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004083203/https://lv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Latvia,LVA,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The number of visitors of a cultural event in the premises may not exceed 500 (regardless of the size of the premises), and at the time no more than 50% of the room capacity may be exceedes while providing an area of 3 m2 per visitor; Up to 1000 visitors can gather at an outdoor cultural event; https://web.archive.org/web/20201014151538/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/organisers-cultural-events" Latvia,LVA,20201003,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes For those arriving from countries with a high number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, masks are required on public transportation and in taxis when travelling to the place of self-isolation. The list of countries can be viewed on the website of the Latvia`s Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (Slimibu profilakses un kontroles centrs). Following the 10-day period of self-isolation, masks are no longer required to be worn on public transportation or in taxis" Latvia,LVA,20201003,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Availability of services in Latvia is good, with grocery stores, shopping centers, schools, universities, restaurants, and leisure/athletic facilities open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004083203/https://lv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Latvia,LVA,20201003,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No" Latvia,LVA,20201003,C8: International travel controls,3,,"U.S. citizens residing in the United States are banned from entering Latvia for non-essential travel, which includes tourism, unless you have an EU passport or meet the very narrow exceptions detailed in the next bullet. The EU Commission determines who may enter the EU based on epidemiological data.? At this time, there is no projected date when travelers from the United States will be permitted to enter Latvia. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004083203/https://lv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Latvia,LVA,20201003,E1: Income support,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014152801/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Latvia,LVA,20201003,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Other national measures include: (i) a 50 percent cut in interest rates on loans for SMEs in the tourism sector and a 15 percent cut for large enterprises; (ii) an increase of the reserve capital of the Finance Development Institution Altum by €100 million to raise its capacity to provide support to companies through loans and guarantees. In addition, Altum issued €20 million bond as a part of its Second Program for the Issuance of Notes to expand its financial capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014152801/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Latvia,LVA,20201003,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014153556/https://www.vm.gov.lv/en/ministry/novel_coronavirus_covid19_advice_for_the_public1/" Latvia,LVA,20201003,H2: Testing policy,3,,"For getting tested for Covid-19:please call 8303 on weekdays from 8?AM to 8?PM, on Saturdays from 9?AM to 3?PM and on Sundays from 9?AM to 12?PM. Individuals with Severe Symptoms: please call?emergency 113. A hotline for COVID-19 questions: 8345 The general physician hotline: 6601 6001 is?available 24/7 for all medical issues except for COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004083203/https://lv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Latvia,LVA,20201003,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is a voluntary contact tracing app available, however its not mandatory to use. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014154613/https://www.baltictimes.com/around_40_000_people_have_downloaded_latvia_s_covid-19_contact_tracing_app/" Latvia,LVA,20201003,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Mask use and social distancing are not required, however, individuals are asked to disperse and maintain a safe distance from others whenever possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201004083203/https://lv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Latvia,LVA,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"05.10.2020 Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health calls: work remotely as far as possible In Latvia, the incidence of Covid-19 has increased rapidly, so the Ministry of Health invites state and local authorities, as well as private companies, if possible, to organise the work remotely. So far, more frequent outbreaks of Covid-19 have been in the workplace, so it is particularly important to remember the precautions. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/veselibas-ministrija-aicina-iespeju-robezas-stradajiet-attalinati" Latvia,LVA,20201010,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1," https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/valdiba-nosaka-stingrakas-prasibas-covid-19-infekcijas-izplatibas-ierobezosanai https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Open+Sans:400italic,600italic,700italic,400,600,700&subset=latin,cyrillic-ext,latin-ext,cyrillic&q2r92j On Friday, 9 October 2020, an extraordinary government meeting decided to strengthen the security measures put in place to reduce the risk of covid-19 spread. Amendments to the rules on epidemiological safeguards will enter into force on 10 October. Events of any kind may only take place in fixed, personalised seats. The maximum number of people who can gather indoors at the same time is 500 and in the open air – 1000. Measures with a high risk of spreading infection are limited – i.e. indoor activities associated with the movement of disorganised people (e.g. dancing) when distance cannot be ensured." Latvia,LVA,20201014,C8: International travel controls,2,,"If returning to/entering Latvia! You must self-isolate if you returning to/entering Latvia from a country which is subject to special precautionary and restrictive measures due to a high number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the specific country. The list of countries can be viewed on the website of the Latvian Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - spkc.gov.lv. If the country is marked in red or yellow, a person must self-isolate for a period of 10 days. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.vm.gov.lv/en/ministry/novel_coronavirus_covid19_advice_for_the_public1/" Latvia,LVA,20201015,C1: School closing,2,1,"Ministry of Health Similarly, in order to reduce the spread of the virus and it would be time for epidemiologists to observe fluctuations in the number of infections, the government decided that pupils in grades 7-12 would learn remotely. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/uz-laiku-jaierobezo-cilveku-kustiba-arpus-katra-sociala-burbula" Latvia,LVA,20201015,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is still running but face masks are required 20.10.2020 Ministry of Health https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/veselibas-ministrija-prioritari-jaizvelas-mediciniska-vai-higieniska-sejas-maska Ministry of Health: priority should be given to medical or hygienic face mask" Latvia,LVA,20201015,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026230506/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Latvia,LVA,20201015,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaign still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026223233/https://covid19.gov.lv/kontakti" Latvia,LVA,20201015,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/latvia/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section" Latvia,LVA,20201015,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No evident policy change. There is a voluntary contact tracing app available, however its not mandatory to use. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026225622/https://www.baltictimes.com/around_40_000_people_have_downloaded_latvia_s_covid-19_contact_tracing_app/" Latvia,LVA,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"20.10.2020 Ministry of Health Ministry of Health: priority should be given to medical or hygienic face mask In order to make the mandatory use of face masks clearer, the government today, 20 October, clarified the text of the rules and the accompanying explanation (annotation of amendments to the rules). At present, it is mandatory to wear face masks: public transport; in taxis for passengers and the driver, unless another special barrier has been established, such as a wall; bus stations, railway stations, ports and airports; shop, pharmacy, postage, gas stations and other indoor outlets; museum, library, exhibition halls, concert halls, cinemas and similar venues, in the absence of an event with personalised seating; in churches in the absence of an event with personalised seats; hospitals; when providing an indoor service where a distance of 2 metres cannot be respected, there are no physically separating barriers and staying for more than 15 minutes. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/veselibas-ministrija-aicina-iespeju-robezas-stradajiet-attalinati" Latvia,LVA,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No evident policy change. ...the Ministry of Health calls on state and municipal institutions, as well as private companies, if possible, to organize work remotely. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026215325/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/veselibas-ministrija-aicina-iespeju-robezas-stradajiet-attalinati" Latvia,LVA,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No evident policy change. - Indoor events for up to 300 persons and outdoor events for up to 1,000 persons may be organised, subject to physical distancing, safety measures, and the rules set by the organiser - A distance of at least one metre or a protective barrier between each group of fixed, personalised seats must be observed at events, following the rule that two visitors may be seated next to each other even if they are not from the same household; up to four visitors may be seated next to each other if they come from one household. - When leaving the seat, visitors should keep a two-metre distance from each other if they are not from the same household. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026215815/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures" Latvia,LVA,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No evident policy change. Using public transport: - Face masks must be worn - Hygiene measures must be observed - Instructions available on public transport must be observed - Upon arrival in Latvia from countries where the number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants exceeds 82,7 (list of countries is available on the SPKC website), public transport may only be used in order to get to the place of self-isolation, and a mouth and nose covering must be used - Foreigners travelling to their home country must use a mouth and nose covering, if the required period of self-isolation since their arrival in Latvia has not yet finished - Public transport must not be used by passengers who have tested positive for Covid-19 and by persons who have been in contact with a person infected with Covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201026215815/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures" Latvia,LVA,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No evident policy change. Only those who have tested positive for Covid-19 are forbidden to leave home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026215815/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures" Latvia,LVA,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No information has been found on internal movement restrictions in Latvia. No curfew is in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026215815/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures" Latvia,LVA,20201022,C8: International travel controls,2,,"- The need for travel must be carefully assessed - Self-isolation is not required after arriving from countries where the number of new Covid-19 infections does not exceed 61,9 new cases per 100000 inhabitants over the course of the last two weeks - 10-day self-isolation must be observed after arriving in Latvia from countries with more than 61,9 new cases of Covid-19 infection per 100000 inhabitants over the course of the last two weeks - 10-day self-isolation must be observed after arriving in Latvia from a country to which international passenger transport services are not being carried out https://web.archive.org/web/20201026215815/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures https://web.archive.org/web/20201023061901/https://www.spkc.gov.lv/lv/valstu-saslimstibas-raditaji-ar-covid-19-0" Latvia,LVA,20201022,E1: Income support,0,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026230506/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Latvia,LVA,20201022,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No evident policy change. Everyone has the opportunity to take the state-paid Covid-19 test even if there are no symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929091233/https://covid19.gov.lv/biezak-uzdotie-jautajumi (archived 29 Sept 2020) Any Latvian citizen with a suspicion of infection (visiting other countries, contact with persons who have been abroad, staying in public places where it was not possible to observe physical distance, frequent use of public transport, etc. conditions of increased risk of infection during the last 14 days) can initiate to carry out laboratory examinations paid for from the state budget on Covid-19 by applying for a laboratory examination by telephone (telephone 8303). https://web.archive.org/web/20201014175129/https://www.spkc.gov.lv/lv/valsts-apmaksatas-covid-19-analizes-kam-tas-veic-un-ka-jarikojas (archived 14 Oct 2020)" Latvia,LVA,20201024,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From 24 October, private event venues may have a maximum of 10 people indoors and 100 people outdoors . If a private event is held in a public place, such as a restaurant, rented sauna, club, etc., then guests must be provided with fixed, personalized seating, 2 meters distance (except for persons from one household), as well as the event can take place until 24.00; https://web.archive.org/web/20201026220648/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/nosaka-stingrakus-pulcesanas-un-citus-drosibas-pasakumus" Latvia,LVA,20201024,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"- From 24 October mouth and nose covering should be worn in any public place. - Mouth and nose covering should be used during indoor cultural events. The covering can not be removed if you are sitting in a fixed, personalized seat at a cultural event. - A homemade mask should be made of at least three layers of suitable material (cotton, nylon, etc.) and have ties to secure it behind the ears or behind the head - May not be used for children under 13 years of age and people who cannot use it for medical reasons, such as functional impairment https://web.archive.org/web/20201026215815/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures" Latvia,LVA,20201026,C1: School closing,2,1,"...the government decided that 7-12 Class students will study remotely for one week from October 26 to 30... https://web.archive.org/web/20201026214546/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/uz-laiku-jaierobezo-cilveku-kustiba-arpus-katra-sociala-burbula" Latvia,LVA,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 26 October to 15 November, work is suspended (places do not provide services) related to indoor entertainment for children (entertainment and amusement centers, children's playrooms, trampoline parks and babysitting rooms, including shopping centers); https://web.archive.org/web/20201026220648/https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/nosaka-stingrakus-pulcesanas-un-citus-drosibas-pasakumus" Latvia,LVA,20201026,H2: Testing policy,2,,"How can COVID-19 be analyzed? From October 26, there is a new testing procedure. If Covid-19 is suspected, you should first contact your doctor. If the healthcare professional, after hearing the patient about their symptoms, decides that a test is needed, an e-mail will be issued. Then, when the person calls 8303, he or she will be queued for the test as soon as possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026224302/https://covid19.gov.lv/biezak-uzdotie-jautajumi" Latvia,LVA,20201027,C1: School closing,2,1,"Until November 15 at least, education will continue via distance learning for classes 7 to 12. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104190551/https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/politics/latvian-government-announces-new-anti-covid-message-home-work-fresh-air.a379509/" Latvia,LVA,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Twenty-one municipalities, including the cities of Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda, have been previously red-zoned and quarantined. – Facemasks are mandatory in all public places. – One-metre space must be observed in inter-city public transport. – Groups of more than five people are not allowed, except members of the same household. – Two-metre distances must be maintained between groups in events and public places. – Public-sector institutions are switching fully or partially to remote work. – Retail businesses must manage client flows, ensuring a space of at least 10 square metres per customer. – Hospital visits are suspended, except in cases where patients are terminally ill, under 14 years old, or women in maternity wards. – Religious communities are advised to suspend services or avoid crowding. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104191028/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1267705/lithuania-adds-13-municipalities-to-coronavirus-red-zone" Latvia,LVA,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Twenty-one municipalities, including the cities of Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipeda, have been previously red-zoned and quarantined. – Facemasks are mandatory in all public places. – One-metre space must be observed in inter-city public transport. – Groups of more than five people are not allowed, except members of the same household. – Two-metre distances must be maintained between groups in events and public places. – Public-sector institutions are switching fully or partially to remote work. – Retail businesses must manage client flows, ensuring a space of at least 10 square metres per customer. – Hospital visits are suspended, except in cases where patients are terminally ill, under 14 years old, or women in maternity wards. – Religious communities are advised to suspend services or avoid crowding. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104191028/https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1267705/lithuania-adds-13-municipalities-to-coronavirus-red-zone" Latvia,LVA,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change to previous entry. Generally speaking, social distancing is required in public transport. That being said, no closures or significant reductions of frequency, etc. to be observed." Latvia,LVA,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Strongly recommended to socially distance, yet no particular requirement/advice to stay at home https://web.archive.org/web/20201113090659/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/covid-19/safety-measures/physical-distancing " Latvia,LVA,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No advice on internal movement at all // no change in earlier policy " Latvia,LVA,20201105,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Latvia,LVA,20201105,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Latvia,LVA,20201105,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"No change in previous policy" Latvia,LVA,20201105,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in previous policy" Latvia,LVA,20201105,C8: International travel controls,2,,"After returning from foreign countries with a high incidence of Covid-19, observing a 10-day self-isolation is mandatory. When arriving in Latvia by passenger carrier transport, a form must be completed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113091405/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/careful-travel/persons-who-wish-arrive-latvia" Latvia,LVA,20201105,E1: Income support,0,,"No change in previous policy" Latvia,LVA,20201105,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change to previous measures. Broad economic relief and support available. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113092303/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/economics/entrepreneurs/support-entrepreneurs" Latvia,LVA,20201105,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign still ongoing. Specific websites in place as well as information on social media among others: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113092757/https://covid19.gov.lv/en" Latvia,LVA,20201105,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in previous policy" Latvia,LVA,20201105,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks must be worn: On public transport; In taxis by passengers and by the driver, if a special barrier, such as a separating wall, is not installed; At bus stations, railway stations, ports, and airports; In a shop, pharmacy, post office, gas station, and other indoor points of sale; In markets and outdoor street shopping venues; In a museum, library, exhibition hall, and in other cultural venues; In churches; In any other public place; Providing and receiving services; In medical institutions; In the common areas of educational institutions (both children aged 13 and over and teachers). https://web.archive.org/web/20201113094112/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers" Latvia,LVA,20201109,C1: School closing,2,1,"In view of the epidemiological assessments of the growing risks of spread of the COVID-19 virus, a national state of emergency will be declared in Latvia, to be in effect between 9 November and 6 December. The teaching for Year 1—6 pupils will be in person. Preschool and special education facilities, child day-care facilities will remain open. Year 7—12 pupils, university students, and those engaged in professional training and adult education will study remotely (except for practical classes). Children’s camps, interest-based education, professional education programmes and amateur artist and other creative group rehearsals will be discontinued (except for private sessions and if the people involved are from the same household). https://web.archive.org/web/20201113081120/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/state-emergency-be-declared-latvia-9-november" Latvia,LVA,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In view of the epidemiological assessments of the growing risks of spread of the COVID-19 virus, a national state of emergency will be declared in Latvia, to be in effect between 9 November and 6 December. Latvia’s residents will have access to those in-person services that have are particularly important for a healthy and safe day-to-day life, and whose availability cannot be postponed. No entertainment events, such as discotheques, may take place. Gambling venues and bars, skating rinks, children’s party venues, entertainment and amusement centres, trampoline parks, playgrounds and child day-care rooms (including those in shopping centres) will be closed. Water entertainment and amusement centres, saunas and spa facilities will be closed. Public natural paths will be available for individual visits; museums, exhibitions, libraries and other cultural venues will remain open. No events will take place at these venues. Food service venues may only serve food as take-out, except for those in educational institutions, at workplaces and at the Riga airport. On weekends and official holidays, only grocery stores, pharmacies, veterinary pharmacies, animal feed shops, book shops, newspaper and magazine shops, optician’s, hygiene and household product stores, telecommunication service and product providers. In shopping venues, there must be 10 square metres of space per visitor, and visitors must wear masks. Masks must also be worn in outdoor markets and in other outdoor shopping areas. Shopping centres are defined as buildings equipped for providing continuous and regular retail services, with a total retail space of at least 10,000 square metres, or with a total of at least 10 retail workers or service providers employed in its individual retail outlets. The working hours for cultural venues (which may only be attended on an individual basis), exhibitions, churches and other religious facilities will be reduced to 6:00–20:00. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113081120/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/state-emergency-be-declared-latvia-9-november" Latvia,LVA,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In view of the epidemiological assessments of the growing risks of spread of the COVID-19 virus, a national state of emergency will be declared in Latvia, to be in effect between 9 November and 6 December. All in-person public events (such as theatre and music performances) are cancelled and banned. No more than 10 people, and members of no more than two households may participate in private meetings. No more than 50 people may participate in public gatherings, rallies and political demonstrations. Members of more than two households may attend to a funeral, up to a total of 10 people (not including the individuals conducting the funerary proceedings). https://web.archive.org/web/20201113081120/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/state-emergency-be-declared-latvia-9-november" Latvia,LVA,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"In view of the epidemiological assessments of the growing risks of spread of the COVID-19 virus, a national state of emergency will be declared in Latvia, to be in effect between 9 November and 6 December. In private events, no more than 10 people at a time are allowed to gather and from no more than two households, except for a funeral. No more than 10 people are allowed to gather at a funeral at the same time (excluding persons directly involved in the provision of the funeral), but they may come from more than two households. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113082125/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/ob-obyavlenii-rezhima-chrezvychaynoy-situacii" Latvia,LVA,20201109,E1: Income support,0,,"Given the awareness of the effect that the state-of-emergency measures can have on the economy and the general public, a support mechanism is being developed to support employers, employees and those parts of the public most likely to be affected by the measures introduced to limit the spread of the virus. Measures will be implemented on November 12th. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113081120/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/state-emergency-be-declared-latvia-9-november" Latvia,LVA,20201112,E1: Income support,2,1,"While Covid-19 restrictions continue, the government has decided on support measures to companies suffering from Covid-19. The government has approved the following support measures: ""Self-employed persons who apply the general tax payment regime, persons who receive royalties, who have not registered as performers of economic activities, and sole proprietorships whose economic activity has been suspended as a result of the restrictions, or whose income from economic activity has decreased by at least 20% in comparison to this year’s August, September and October, will be eligible for support in the amount of 75% of the average income from economic activity or royalties during Q3 this year; but not exceeding EUR 1,000."" ""Self-employed persons who pay the micro-enterprise tax will be eligible for 50% of monthly average income for Q3 this year. Payers of patent payments will be eligible for support of EUR 330."" ""Employees working at companies affected by Covid-19 will be eligible for idle-time payment. This support will be at least EUR 330, but not more than EUR 1,000 a month. In addition to idle-time payment, the employee can receive an extra EUR 50 for each dependent child under 24."" ""The regulations state that support as compensation for idle time will be paid to the employee at the amount of 70% of the reported monthly average gross salary from 1 August to 30 October this year or of the reported monthly average gross salary for those months after 1 August when the employee actually worked. An employee of a micro-enterprise taxpayer will be eligible for idle-time payment of 50% of the monthly average gross salary at the micro-enterprise for Q3 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201118091001/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=293a20d7-ee9e-4c68-8962-4dca8247c181" Latvia,LVA,20201114,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 6th December by latest legislation)." Latvia,LVA,20201114,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 6th December by latest legislation)." Latvia,LVA,20201114,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 6th December by latest legislation)." Latvia,LVA,20201114,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Still no measures implemented, that being said – use of public transport forbidden if in contact with Covid-19: No specific information on public transport measures on official websites such as: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113082125/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/ob-obyavlenii-rezhima-chrezvychaynoy-situacii https://web.archive.org/web/20201118085554/https://covid19.gov.lv/index.php/en " Latvia,LVA,20201114,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Still no measures implemented (at least not to be found on official websites such as: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113082125/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/ob-obyavlenii-rezhima-chrezvychaynoy-situacii https://web.archive.org/web/20201118085554/https://covid19.gov.lv/index.php/en )" Latvia,LVA,20201114,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Still no measures implemented (at least not to be found on official websites such as: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113082125/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/ob-obyavlenii-rezhima-chrezvychaynoy-situacii https://web.archive.org/web/20201118085554/https://covid19.gov.lv/index.php/en )" Latvia,LVA,20201114,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change to previous entry: ""Currently, the actions that people are required to take after returning from abroad depend on the morbidity rates in the country where they have been: if in the last 14 days one has been in an EU, EEA, or a separate country with a 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases that exceeds 50 people per 100,000 inhabitants (see list here) or if one has spent time in a third country, one must observe self-isolation. If one is returning to Latvia from the EU, EEA, or a separate country where the above-mentioned indicator does not exceed 50 people, one is not required to observe self-isolation. However, if one transits through any “unsafe countries” on the route back from a “safe” country, then self-isolation must be observed; in order to avoid the need to observe self-isolation, one must choose a safer return route"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201113091405/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/careful-travel/persons-who-wish-arrive-latvia https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.lv/index.php/en/support-society/careful-travel/after-arrival-latvia" Latvia,LVA,20201114,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign still ongoing. Specific websites in place as well as information on social media among others: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113092757/https://covid19.gov.lv/en" Latvia,LVA,20201114,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change to previous entry How can COVID-19 be analyzed? From October 26, there is a new testing procedure. If Covid-19 is suspected, you should first contact your doctor. If the healthcare professional, after hearing the patient about their symptoms, decides that a test is needed, an e-mail will be issued. Then, when the person calls 8303, he or she will be queued for the test as soon as possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026224302/https://covid19.gov.lv/biezak-uzdotie-jautajumi" Latvia,LVA,20201114,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in previous policy, no comprehensive contact tracing in place. " Latvia,LVA,20201114,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks must be worn: ""On public transport; In taxis by passengers and by the driver, if a special barrier, such as a separating wall, is not installed; At bus stations, railway stations, ports, and airports; In a shop, pharmacy, post office, gas station, and other indoor points of sale; In markets and outdoor street shopping venues; In a museum, library, exhibition hall, and in other cultural venues; In churches; In any other public place; Providing and receiving services; In medical institutions; In the common areas of educational institutions (both children aged 13 and over and teachers)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201113094112/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers - A homemade mask should be made of at least three layers of suitable material (cotton, nylon, etc.) and have ties to secure it behind the ears or behind the head - Wearing a face mask is not obligatory for children under 13 years of age or for people who have difficulty wearing a mask, for example, due to functional disorders - Wearing a face mask is obligatory from the age of 13 outside the classroom at an educational establishment https://web.archive.org/web/20201118093618/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/how-behave-safely/covid-19-control-measures" Latvia,LVA,20201119,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 6th December by latest legislation)." Latvia,LVA,20201119,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 6th December by latest legislation). https://web.archive.org/web/20201118085042/https://www.vm.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/preses_relizes/6489_vm_sobrid_jaatjauno_prasmes_sadzivot_ar_covid19_ta_lai_varet" Latvia,LVA,20201119,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 6th December by latest legislation). " Latvia,LVA,20201119,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 6th December by latest legislation). " Latvia,LVA,20201119,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures implemented, that being said – use of public transport forbidden if in contact with Covid-19: No specific information on public transport measures on official websites such as: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113082125/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/ob-obyavlenii-rezhima-chrezvychaynoy-situacii https://web.archive.org/web/20201118085554/https://covid19.gov.lv/index.php/en" Latvia,LVA,20201119,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No specific stay at home requirement implemented At least nothing to be found on official websites such as: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113082125/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/ob-obyavlenii-rezhima-chrezvychaynoy-situacii https://web.archive.org/web/20201118085554/https://covid19.gov.lv/index.php/en" Latvia,LVA,20201119,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Still no measures implemented! At least not to be found on official websites such as: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113082125/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/ob-obyavlenii-rezhima-chrezvychaynoy-situacii https://web.archive.org/web/20201118085554/https://covid19.gov.lv/index.php/en " Latvia,LVA,20201119,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change to previous entry: ""Currently, the actions that people are required to take after returning from abroad depend on the morbidity rates in the country where they have been: if in the last 14 days one has been in an EU, EEA, or a separate country with a 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases that exceeds 50 people per 100,000 inhabitants (see list here) or if one has spent time in a third country, one must observe self-isolation. If one is returning to Latvia from the EU, EEA, or a separate country where the above-mentioned indicator does not exceed 50 people, one is not required to observe self-isolation. However, if one transits through any “unsafe countries” on the route back from a “safe” country, then self-isolation must be observed; in order to avoid the need to observe self-isolation, one must choose a safer return route"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201113091405/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/careful-travel/persons-who-wish-arrive-latvia https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gov.lv/index.php/en/support-society/careful-travel/after-arrival-latvia" Latvia,LVA,20201126,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 6th December)" Latvia,LVA,20201126,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 6th December by latest legislation)." Latvia,LVA,20201126,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 6th December by latest legislation)." Latvia,LVA,20201126,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No information found on any measures implemented. " Latvia,LVA,20201126,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No information found on any measures implemented. " Latvia,LVA,20201126,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No information has been found on internal movement restrictions in Latvia. No curfew is in place." Latvia,LVA,20201126,C8: International travel controls,2,,"It is allowed to enter Latvia, provided that the guidelines developed by the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) are being followed. When arriving from countries with a 14-day cumulative number of COVID-19 cases that is higher than 50 per 100,000 inhabitants, self-isolation must be observed for 10 days. 10-day self-isolation must be observed when entering Latvia from the countries listed in the “National COVID-19 morbidity rates” section of the SPKC website. If a person is arriving from a “safe” country by transiting through an “unsafe country”, the person must observe self-isolation; in order to avoid self-isolation, a different return route must be chosen. Self-isolation means staying in the place of self-isolation without exposing other persons to the risk of infection and without making direct contact with others (not receiving guests, not visiting anyone, not going to work or public places where many people may be present, except for going to the shop or getting to the place of residence or of self-isolation immediately after arriving in Latvia, using a mouth and nose covering). https://web.archive.org/web/20201207042737/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers" Latvia,LVA,20201126,E1: Income support,2,1,"Downtime allowance and allowance for employee salary subsidies will be available to entrepreneurs in all sectors. The support will be available for the period from 9 November 2020 to 31 December 2020. The Cabinet of Ministers on Nov 24th, has decided that the above-mentioned types of aid will be available to taxpayers affected by the Covid-19 restrictive measures in all sectors. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207043641/https://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/vitenbergs-downtime-allowance-and-allowance-employee-salary-subsidies-will-be-available" Latvia,LVA,20201126,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change to previous measures. Broad economic relief and support available. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113092303/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/economics/entrepreneurs/support-entrepreneurs" Latvia,LVA,20201126,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign still ongoing. Specific websites in place as well as information on social media among others: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207044619/https://covid19.gov.lv/en" Latvia,LVA,20201126,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change to previous entry. - You can take a free Covid-19 test if you have a doctor's referral. If you suspect you have Covid-19, you should first contact your family doctor. If the healthcare professional, after hearing the patient’s symptoms, decides that a test is needed, an e-referral will be issued. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207042737/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers" Latvia,LVA,20201126,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No evident policy change. There is a voluntary contact tracing app available, however its not mandatory to use. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026225622/https://www.baltictimes.com/around_40_000_people_have_downloaded_latvia_s_covid-19_contact_tracing_app/" Latvia,LVA,20201126,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes. Everyone should wear a face mask on public transport and in premises outside the home where more than one person is present. Face masks may not be worn by children under the age of seven and people who cannot use them due to obvious functional impairment. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207030317/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/emergency-situation-has-been-extended-until-11-january-introducing-stricter-safety" Latvia,LVA,20201203,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 1 December 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the emergency situation introducing stricter safety measures and restriction until January 11, 2021. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207030317/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/emergency-situation-has-been-extended-until-11-january-introducing-stricter-safety rom 3 December, 15 square meters per visitor must be provided in shops and service points. Information on the number of people allowed must be clearly visible at the entrance. Economic service providers, shops and event organizers must ensure that people who do not wear a face mask or do it incorrectly are not allowed on the premises and services are not provided to those who do not comply with epidemiological safety requirements. All shops and the shopping centers, regardless of the total sales area, shall be open on weekdays as usual. However, only pharmacies, including veterinary pharmacies, may operate on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, while only groceries (except alcohol and cigarettes), hygiene products and fuel may be sold in shops. On weekdays, everyone works with the same quadrature constraints. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, sales points may not be open, except - pharmacies (including veterinary) and shops selling food (except alcohol and cigarettes), hygiene products, fuel. Subject to epidemiological safety measures, beauty care providers - hairdressing and manicure service providers - may operate. Libraries are allowed on site to loan out books and, subject to epidemiological security measures, museums are still available to visitors." Latvia,LVA,20201203,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 1 December 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the emergency situation introducing stricter safety measures and restriction until January 11, 2021. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207030317/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/emergency-situation-has-been-extended-until-11-january-introducing-stricter-safety As of 3 December, principle 2 + 2 shall be observed by everyone in Latvia in their daily routine - two meters, two people. So, a distance of two meters must be observed and meetings must be limited to two people. Until 11 January, operation of all cultural sites, exhibitions, as well as fairs, including Christmas markets, shall be prohibited. In the meantime, no more than 20% of the maximum number of people may be present at the same time in places of religious activity. Organized meetings, pickets and marches are still allowed, but a maximum of 25 people is allowed to attend, subject to epidemiological safety requirements." Latvia,LVA,20201203,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 1 December 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the emergency situation introducing stricter safety measures and restriction until January 11, 2021. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207030317/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/emergency-situation-has-been-extended-until-11-january-introducing-stricter-safety On 1 December 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the emergency situation introducing stricter safety measures and restriction until January 11, 2021. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207030317/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/emergency-situation-has-been-extended-until-11-january-introducing-stricter-safety As of 3 December, principle 2 + 2 shall be observed by everyone in Latvia in their daily routine - two meters, two people. So, a distance of two meters must be observed and meetings must be limited to two people. Private events shall be prohibited, except than within a single household. It is allowed to visit people who live alone and need care, observing the 2 + 2 principle. At funerals and christening ceremonies held in urgent cases, no more than 10 people (excluding those directly involved, such as the clergy) may gather outdoors, from no more than two households, using mouth and nose covers." Latvia,LVA,20201207,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 1 December 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers extended the emergency situation introducing stricter safety measures and restriction until January 11, 2021. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207030317/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/emergency-situation-has-been-extended-until-11-january-introducing-stricter-safety The on-site study process shall take place only in kindergartens and from grade 1 to grade 4. An area of at least 3 square meters per pupil must be provided. From 3 December, kindergarten employees shall wear masks at all times. From 4 January, both pupils and teachers shall wear masks during lessons and outside the learning process at schools. The completion of higher education, adult continuous vocational training, vocational in-service training, and non-formal education programs shall be held only remotely. On the other hand, practical skills that cannot be acquired remotely can be acquired in person only individually - one teacher with one student. The practical parts of interest education can take place in person only individually. Practices of choirs and wind instruments are not allowed in person." Latvia,LVA,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No closure measures. That being said: From 7 December, in order to protect people in public transport, the number of passengers must not exceed 50% of the vehicle's capacity. If it is not possible to control the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, the vehicle must be provided with instructions on the use of seats to ensure physical distancing. In public transport, face masks must be worn by both the driver and passengers, including children from the age of 7. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207030317/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/emergency-situation-has-been-extended-until-11-january-introducing-stricter-safety " Latvia,LVA,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No measures found on stay at home requirements. " Latvia,LVA,20201208,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 11th January)" Latvia,LVA,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 11th January)" Latvia,LVA,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 11th January)" Latvia,LVA,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change to previous policy (running until 11th January)" Latvia,LVA,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new measures found." Latvia,LVA,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new measures found." Latvia,LVA,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new measures found." Latvia,LVA,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change to previous policy." Latvia,LVA,20201208,E1: Income support,2,1,"No changes to the policy (ends on Dec31st). On November 3rd the government decided to introduce downtime allowance of around 70% of the monthly pay for workers affected by Covid-19 (the difference with spring is that any company (in all economic sectors) can now apply for the allowance if it’s fall in revenue exceeds 20%). Allowance is paid to a merchant in the amount of 70% of the merchant’s declared average salary for three months (August, September, October). The subsidy will be paid to the employee (employed, self-employed, and patent payers). The minimum amount of the subsidy is planned to be EUR 330 (the amount is determined in accordance with the net minimum wage in the country); it is planned to pay another EUR 50 for each dependent; the maximum amount of the subsidy is EUR 1000 (net). At the same time, it is stipulated that the aid paid to employees must not exceed 80% of gross salary. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207043641/https://www.mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/vitenbergs-downtime-allowance-and-allowance-employee-salary-subsidies-will-be-available" Latvia,LVA,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change to previous measures. Broad economic relief and support available. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113092303/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/economics/entrepreneurs/support-entrepreneurs In spring, 2020, those debt reliefs that were offered to households and businesses were announced based on EBA guidelines or private initiatives from the banks. Measures for households and firms were announced centrally by the Finance Latvia association. The deadline to apply for these reliefs ended as of September 30. Legislative moratorium (announced by government) is viable only for student loans. As of now, even with new EBA guidelines announced last week, there are no new centralized programmes to apply. " Latvia,LVA,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign still ongoing. Specific websites in place as well as information on social media among others: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207044619/https://covid19.gov.lv/en" Latvia,LVA,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change to previous entry. - You can take a free Covid-19 test if you have a doctor's referral. If you suspect you have Covid-19, you should first contact your family doctor. If the healthcare professional, after hearing the patient’s symptoms, decides that a test is needed, an e-referral will be issued. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207042737/https://covid19.gov.lv/en/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers" Latvia,LVA,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No evident policy change. There is a voluntary contact tracing app available, however its not mandatory to use. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026225622/https://www.baltictimes.com/around_40_000_people_have_downloaded_latvia_s_covid-19_contact_tracing_app/" Latvia,LVA,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes. Everyone should wear a face mask on public transport and in premises outside the home where more than one person is present. Face masks may not be worn by children under the age of seven and people who cannot use them due to obvious functional impairment. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207030317/https://mk.gov.lv/en/aktualitates/emergency-situation-has-been-extended-until-11-january-introducing-stricter-safety" Latvia,LVA,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,,,"No policy found." Macao,MAC,20200106,C8: International travel controls,1,,"the Macao Customs Service would further deploy temperature-monitoring equipment at checkpoint facilities https://web.archive.org/web/20201116152324/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20AEYEdei;jsessionid=6FB86D254F71688DDCBBCCAF7161D71F.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Macao issued on Sunday (5 January) a Level III alert in response to the Wuhan pneumonia outbreak. The Macao Government Tourism Office would remain in close contact with the tourism sector, including disseminating the latest guidelines related with this matter and assisting the Health Bureau with provision – where required – of training for employees in the tourism sector. the Government Information Bureau would issue in a timely manner latest news regarding the viral outbreak and information about measures for members of the public to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118113803/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20AEYEdei;jsessionid=8BB44DE11C571E6E51AEF4F9AA8EC045.app03?0" Macao,MAC,20200107,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"All transport passengers travelling from Wuhan to Macao being required to undergo on arrival temperature screening and to complete a health declaration form. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118114249/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20AF3OMPZ;jsessionid=5B3C08AB5B51CB0E7472E2F6AE1B89F0.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200112,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Health Bureau’s Public Health Laboratory already has diagnostic tests that can detect if a patient has been infected with the pathogen identified in the Wuhan outbreak. Since Sunday (12 January), all patients suspected of having symptoms of pneumonia – and whose preliminary test results exclude the possibility of regular influenza – are being submitted to these diagnostic tests. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403074224/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20ALcJHuH;jsessionid=2E1ECEBB49299A4673184EAA475CD464.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200120,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"People who have fever and respiratory symptoms – especially after travelling to places reporting infection cases involving the newly-identified coronavirus – should: wear surgical face masks and avoid going out, except to hospital for treatment. They should especially avoid visiting crowded places; seek medical treatment immediately and inform healthcare staff of their travel history; cover mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing, and wash hands as soon as possible. When no tissue is available, use personal clothes or elbows as cover, do not use palms as cover; frequently wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand rub. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116152551/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20ASCoI5L;jsessionid=407968D7328259957B1DAB4193061FB3.app01?0" Macao,MAC,20200122,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"'In response to the first case of new coronavirus infection in Australia, the SAR government has launched and deployed anti-epidemic work in an all-round way, taking necessary measures including implementing heat detection at ports and filling in entry declaration forms to fully respond to, prevent and control the epidemic.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200403075243/https://news.gov.mo/detail/zh-hant/N20AV4AiJe;jsessionid=AE280AF2AFB28803D49190392A304F09.app03?0" Macao,MAC,20200123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government would for the time being cancel all large-scale public events it had planned to hold. Mr Ho also called on local organisations to cancel their events – and postpone any planned spring-gathering receptions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118114515/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20AWOxBz2;jsessionid=248E65AA295F119DD1FC6238419DEF02.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200124,C1: School closing,1,1,"Ten Higher Education Institutions of Macao agreed unanimously that all classes will be postponed till 11 February https://web.archive.org/web/20201116144438/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20AXX2HVB;jsessionid=A876ECC8C666C3F2ED8455C2CC735B61.app01?0" Macao,MAC,20200125,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," All cultural venues will be closed from 25 January … urges all subsidized entities of the “Financial Support for Local Association Activities/ Cultural Projects Programme” to avoid organizing events/ projects that involve a high concentration of people, and postpone or cancel their activities according to the actual circumstances. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118114810/https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/PreventCOVID-19/en.aspx" Macao,MAC,20200127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"With effect from the stroke of midnight on Monday (27 January), visitors from Hubei Province – and visitors that have been to Hubei Province within the previous 14 days – would be denied permission to enter Macao unless they present a valid certificate confirming they were free of infection from the novel coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118115314/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20AZ52ujH;jsessionid=DBDEF656E5663341994A6955B1432B89.app03?0" Macao,MAC,20200129,C1: School closing,1,1,"class resumption date of schools of non-tertiary education in Macao will be postponed to 10th February, 2020 (Monday) or later. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116144717/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20AbkkQOh;jsessionid=0972A269FF868134105FEB7AB3D25074.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200130,C1: School closing,3,1,"Date of class resumption of all tertiary and non-tertiary education institutions and tutorial centres in Macao will be postponed until further announcement. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426181603/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20Adz7raa;jsessionid=C6730D07A77080E6405CEA8221D3B224.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200202,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The DSEJ strongly urges teachers and students to quarantine themselves at home; they should neither go out nor gather unless it is necessary. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118114810/https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/PreventCOVID-19/en.aspx" Macao,MAC,20200203,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Public Administration and Civil Service workers will be exempted from work between the 3th and 7th of February 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426184547/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20BBC5R11;jsessionid=612FBF646BA1F5B0A5720D5FA8201C1E.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200203,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Bus, ferry, taxi passengers must wear facial masks. Visitors to casinos or other entertainment venues must wear facial masks. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928200710/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hans/global-search/page/4/?q=%E6%88%B4%E5%8F%A3%E7%BD%A9%E6%8C%87%E5%BC%95" Macao,MAC,20200204,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Casino suspension aims to advance control of novel coronavirus. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426184624/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20BDxu1JD;jsessionid=9D9BD60181B69BA0A17556FD10AB4B93.app03?0" Macao,MAC,20200204,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Quote: ""Transport Bureau in Macau announced that from 12pm today, all passengers must wear masks on buses, failing which bus drivers have the right to refuse any passenger who does not comply with the new order. The Transport Bureau also urged the public to wear masks when taking other modes of public transport and take care of personal hygiene."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201118115634/https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/all-bus-passengers-in-macau-required-to-wear-masks-by-transport-bureau/" Macao,MAC,20200213,E1: Income support,1,1," Apart from the e-voucher, there is a 600-pataca medical voucher to every permanent resident, extra 1-month's relief to means-tested fragile families. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928182541/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/24/content_5521649.htm The Government would allocate an e-voucher – with a value of 3,000 patacas – to each resident. Such e-vouchers would have to be used within a three-month period and would be accepted only in certain restaurants, retail outlets and shopping centres. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521223141/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20BMQ4RQa;jsessionid=D8FFCC6F49F88A8F26D204A136AEEE98.app03?0. [second round of income support was announced on 8 April, see below]" Macao,MAC,20200213,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Government announces subsidy for a period of three months of all electricity and water tariffs for the housing units of Macao residents ; rebate of 70 percent of the personal income tax for the fiscal year 2018 paid by each Macao resident liable for such tax; waiver of waive property tax levied on all housing units of Macao residents for the year 2019. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521223141/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20BMQ4RQa;jsessionid=D8FFCC6F49F88A8F26D204A136AEEE98.app03?0 ; https://web.archive.org/save/http://finance.eastmoney.com/a/202002141383532963.html " Macao,MAC,20200214,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"2020 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition Cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118120154/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20BNGVkZz;jsessionid=064FA0DDA3401BCA0945ED006D00D0A2.app03?0" Macao,MAC,20200217,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Public departments resume essential public services today. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426182737/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/G20BPNyAkp;jsessionid=4624BD9BFB4D11DDF891D63769233362.app01?0" Macao,MAC,20200217,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Macao non-resident workers who have been to the mainland in the 14 days prior to their intended arrival in Macao, will only be permitted to enter Macao once they have completed a 14-day period of medical observation in certain places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118120338/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20BQOl4io;jsessionid=6AD782F55C563AFD51500D9DBF8E8E5C.app01?0" Macao,MAC,20200220,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Resumption of casino operations permitted https://web.archive.org/web/20201118120541/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20BQdmqU5;jsessionid=AD05EAD52094898224FA818C8DDF956A.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200220,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"As parks and some public venues re-open, the government asked visitors to wear masks. Source http://web.archive.org/web/20200928200710/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hans/global-search/page/4/?q=%E6%88%B4%E5%8F%A3%E7%BD%A9%E6%8C%87%E5%BC%95" Macao,MAC,20200221,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Cultural Affairs Bureau cancels all activities scheduled for March https://web.archive.org/web/20201118120834/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20BTqPWkP;jsessionid=4CD119B1FB5BFFCFA87BC954FE6C40A7.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200221,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government launches channel on Telegram https://web.archive.org/web/20201118121416/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20BTRhtyK;jsessionid=277B5EC9E577C2EE493188F64EFCB200.app01?0" Macao,MAC,20200226,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Individuals who have been to South Korea are subject to 14-day medical observation in quarantine https://web.archive.org/web/20201118120950/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20BYhxp2c;jsessionid=5EE160E1B538595273A11F3A2ACC1AE6.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200229,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Individuals having visited Italy or Iran to undergo 14-day medical observation in isolation https://web.archive.org/web/20201118121109/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/news/320881/" Macao,MAC,20200302,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"public services resume as normal https://web.archive.org/web/20201118121305/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20Bbsudzy?1" Macao,MAC,20200306,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Press conference of the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre set up to report updates on COVID 19 related restrictions and guidelines. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20200409104214/https://www.gov.mo/en/news/123300/" Macao,MAC,20200308,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quarantine - Germany, France, Spain and Japan https://web.archive.org/web/20201118130249/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hant/news/322218/" Macao,MAC,20200311,C8: International travel controls,2,,"'the Health Bureau requires that with effect from 12:00 on 12th March 2020, individuals who have travelled to Norway within the past 14 days prior to their entry into Macao must submit to medical examination in accordance with the stipulation of Article 10 of Law no. 2/2004 ' https://web.archive.org/web/20201118130447/https://www.gov.mo/en/news/123462/" Macao,MAC,20200317,C8: International travel controls,2,,"'The Response Coordination Center stated that considering the significant increase in the number of cases of new coronary pneumonia infections worldwide, the Health Bureau will start from midnight on March 17 (next Tuesday), and many countries and regions will be listed as high-risk areas, all within 14 days before entry. Those who have been to these countries or regions must undergo medical observation for 14 days at designated locations in accordance with the requirements of the health authorities. These countries and regions include Europe (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Principality of Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland, United Kingdom, Russia), America (United States, Canada, Brazil), Africa (Egypt), Oceania (Australia).' https://web.archive.org/web/20201118131153/https://news.gov.mo/detail/zh-hant/N20CNpLrh0;jsessionid=185E4269C11ABA12241AAFE7B9DD53B0.app03?0" Macao,MAC,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All travellers from overseas countries will be prohibited from entering Macao, starting after the stroke of midnight on Wednesday (18 March). The ban will not cover Macao residents and those people registered with the city’s authorities as non-resident workers. Residents of mainland China, of Hong Kong and of Taiwan will be exempted from the new measure. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426195932/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20CQbWKUo;jsessionid=EA59B086C2C1262D16F3950FF4088C17.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"Class resumption for non-tertiary education schools will be postponed until further notice https://web.archive.org/web/20201116144043/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20CS1PR97;jsessionid=F6D14AA1E0A78ADF9207A710C93F75BF.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Matilda The Musical and various activities cancelled due to the influence of the epidemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118133951/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20CSRa76C;jsessionid=374EF00440205184B0366BEB261257B6.app01?0" Macao,MAC,20200320,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"As casinos and entertainment venues reopen, visitors must wear masks. Visitors to public cemeteries during the Chinese Tomb-sweeping Day must wear masks. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928201357/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hans/global-search/page/3/?q=%E6%88%B4%E5%8F%A3%E7%BD%A9%E6%8C%87%E5%BC%95" Macao,MAC,20200401,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Cultural Affairs Bureau cancelled the “Tap Siac Craft Market” originally scheduled for April. The “Tap Siac Craft Market”, held in April and November each year, attracted a flow of 65,265 and 104,493 visitors in 2019, respectively. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403071856/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20CYV8dsE;jsessionid=22A2DF0796C708CD2F4DE5953FB20570.app03?0" Macao,MAC,20200404,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""public entertainment and celebrations or festive events were to stop"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506164729/https://hd.stheadline.com/news/realtime/hk/1739427/%E5%8D%B3%E6%99%82-%E6%B8%AF%E8%81%9E-%E7%96%AB%E6%83%85%E4%B8%8B%E5%85%A7%E5%9C%B0%E6%98%8E%E6%97%A5%E5%85%A8%E5%9C%8B%E5%93%80%E6%82%BC-%E6%BE%B3%E9%96%80%E5%B0%87%E4%B8%8B%E5%8D%8A%E6%97%97%E8%87%B4%E5%93%80" Macao,MAC,20200408,E1: Income support,1,1,"This not was previously marked as 1F, but in the round, the Macau government has given self-employed/ freelancers a one-off payment. And another 5,000 patacas e-voucher. So I have changed this cell to 1A. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928182541/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/24/content_5521649.htm Eligible taxpayers will be entitled to a one-off subsidy of 15,000 patacas. The number was based on the median monthly income in 2019 of employed Macao residents, namely 20,000 patacas. The subsidy was designed to cover 25% of the 2019 median monthly income for three months (but paid in one-go). " Macao,MAC,20200408,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"For self-employed people/ freelancers, the government could offer help with loan interests. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928182541/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/24/content_5521649.htm" Macao,MAC,20200409,E1: Income support,1,1,"Previously cell E1 from 08 April to 09 Sep have been flagged as 1F. But in the note for 08 April I have outlined the one-off payment designated for the self-employed person/ freelancer, and more importantly, the later measures mainly target means-tested disadvantaged family, with regardless of whether they are employed in the formal sector. Such distinction is in line with the residual welfare model in East Asia societies. So I have changed this cell to 1A from this day onward. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928182541/http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020-06/24/content_5521649.htm " Macao,MAC,20200410,C1: School closing,3,1,"At the current stage, although there is no specific date for the resumption of classes, the Education and Youth Bureau (DSEJ) will continue to monitor and analyse the development of the epidemic. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416001027/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20DJIYH5Y;jsessionid=C6DC1EF6915511FF9FB083E1D791DDD9.app01?0" Macao,MAC,20200410,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All travellers from overseas countries will be prohibited from entering Macao, starting after the stroke of midnight on Wednesday (18 March). https://web.archive.org/web/20201116145821/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20CQbWKUo;jsessionid=B6A099BAB7C2110C2D2CF47F2293173D.app02?0 US Embassay: On March 18, the Macau government began prohibiting entry of non-Macau residents from all overseas countries/territories, except those from Hong Kong, Taiwan, or mainland China (real-time updated). https://web.archive.org/web/20201116145941/https://hk.usconsulate.gov/covid-19-information/" Macao,MAC,20200417,C1: School closing,3,1,"Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416001027/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20DJIYH5Y;jsessionid=C6DC1EF6915511FF9FB083E1D791DDD9.app01?0 Quote: ""The Macau government says it will allow schools to resume classes next month after the gaming city has not recorded any new Covid-19 infections since April 9."" (date of publication: 20 April) Link: https://asiatimes.com/2020/04/macau-to-reopen-schools-while-hk-struggling/" Macao,MAC,20200417,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government Information Bureau (GCS) launched the “Government News Channel” on the Telegram messaging platform on Friday. The objective is to offer the public an additional, easily accessible route to the latest official news. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118121738/https://macaonews.org/government-launches-news-channel-on-telegram/" Macao,MAC,20200420,C1: School closing,2,1,"University of Macao resumed undergraduate courses on 20 April for students graduating this year. Bachelor’s students not graduating this academic year will continue with distance learning until the end of this semester. Students are not allowed to return to the campus before class resumption without authorisation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426183337/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20CbWCLox;jsessionid=625DD890F80B392A930F68E77C2A275C.app01?0" Macao,MAC,20200425,H2: Testing policy,1,," ""Nucleic Acid Testing Plan for Non-tertiary teaching and Non-teaching Staff and Cross-border Students” has been implemented. After coordinating with relevant departments in mainland China, the related teachers and students can freely travel between Macao and Zhuhai for teaching and studying after taking the nucleic acid test in Macao and completing the declaration procedures at the relevant department in Zhuhai. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521214142/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20DZlQhaA;jsessionid=99AF66DFF1A8A00D2F2A4D2234274FE9.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The Health Bureau’s Control of Communicable Diseases and Surveillance of Diseases Department Coordinator urged residents to adhere to several “principles” when going out shopping, including avoiding gatherings, but there is no mandatory restriction against gathering. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612093737/https://macaunews.mo/government-urges-shoppers-to-heed-covid-19-prevention-warnings/" Macao,MAC,20200504,C1: School closing,2,1,"Some school levels will open: Senior secondary schools https://web.archive.org/web/20200506163554/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20Dc5i1hr;jsessionid=03D4BA9233B7FF27B89FDE40E1ACBC85.app03?0&category=Education_and_Sports" Macao,MAC,20200507,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Government has today launched a new phase of a regular scheme enabling human nucleic acid testing that seeks to facilitate commuting by Macao ID holders that live either in Zhuhai or Zhongshan, and that wish to travel to and from Macao in order to attend either their workplace or school. Approximately 15,000 Macao ID holders are covered by the new phase of the nucleic acid-testing scheme. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521213950/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20EFq52We;jsessionid=26AF28B909F1E0750C39AFB95CFA1FD0.app03?0" Macao,MAC,20200511,C8: International travel controls,3,,"non-resident workers from Zhuhai eligible for exemption from 14-day Macao medical observation. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200520134950/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20EJuYISW;jsessionid=A369E9ABEE675477120F48351381622C.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200525,C1: School closing,2,1,"Primary 4 to Primary 6 resumes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200520135120/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20EKbDD24;jsessionid=A76EFED4B05FE6FC79888F499FE2EFCC.app01?0" Macao,MAC,20200525,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The scope of Macao’s nucleic acid testing scheme is extended to Macao residents aged either 65 or above, and those aged either 18 or under, holders of Macao’s disability assessment card and Macao’s medical assistance card for special patients. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200527125102/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20EYqHkil;jsessionid=CC674F97696577151464418BA2FBBFA1.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200529,C1: School closing,2,1,"Pupils of infant education and special education will not return to schools for this academic year. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203758/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20EbpBiWa;jsessionid=4079061FBAA78DB315D8723A536448EC.app03?0" Macao,MAC,20200601,C1: School closing,1,1,"Primary school completely resumes. So far, all schools and universities in Macau have resumed, with social distancing and other public health precautions in place. Kindergarten, which is not part of the K-12, remains suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520135120/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20EKbDD24;jsessionid=A76EFED4B05FE6FC79888F499FE2EFCC.app01?0" Macao,MAC,20200623,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"According to the the Macau Association of Banks, between February and August, all the member banks allow local borrowers to repay on the interest without repaying the principal. On 23 June, after re-assessment, the Association allow and recommend members to extend this measure to 31 March 2021. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928191825/http://www.abm.org.mo/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=31&id=396" Macao,MAC,20200626,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The Cultural Affairs Bureau will resume operation of its performance venues from 26 June (Friday) onwards. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118134442/https://news.gov.mo/detail/en/N20FVolMk4;jsessionid=DFAE36A2FAA3F4D35DF424019F8D34F3.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200715,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Nucleic acid tests are open for online reservation for cross-boundary travellers starting from 10am on 15 July. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116151921/https://news.gov.mo/detail/zh-hant/N20GONHgtC;jsessionid=1B46FD21318D0ECC755125E34F5001FD.app02?0" Macao,MAC,20200804,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Drivers and passengers must wear masks. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928172716/http://www.macaodaily.com/html/2020-08/04/content_1451799.htm" Macao,MAC,20200807,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Effective from 6am 7 August, ""persons intending to travel from Hong Kong to Macao must hold a nucleic acid certificate issued within 24 hours of intended arrival, proving they have tested negative for COVID-19 infection"". http://archive.vn/512YG The Macao government still has no intention to allow foreigners and non-Chinese working-visa holders who are currently outside Macao to enter the city. http://archive.vn/fhwhi" Macao,MAC,20200812,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Previously this cell has been marked as ""1"" from this day onward. However, the following re-opening of the individual visit scheme (IVS) through the China mainland city of Zhuhai is for domestic travellers only. All the foreigners are still banned from entering Macau. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928165308/https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/article/notice/covid19-notice Government of Macau announced that the highly anticipated individual visit scheme (IVS) would resume from August 12, through which the majority of gamblers visit casinos in the Chinese territory, will be reinstated for the neighbouring city of Zhuhai, paving the way for a revival of visitors. However, Macau tightened entry rules for Hong Kong visitors last week. https://web.archive.org/web/20200908050610/https://www.yogonet.com/international/noticias/2020/08/10/54252-macau-partially-restarts-tourist-visas-tightens-restrictions-for-hong-kong-visitors" Macao,MAC,20200813,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Macao government lifted the conditions for people eligible to be tested in Macau Forum, one of the largest indoor venues in Macau, on 13 August; prior to 13 August, only people below 18, above 65, and with special reasons could be tested at the Macao Forum. http://archive.vn/TVyff" Macao,MAC,20200818,C1: School closing,1,1,"Currently it’s summer holiday, however, the schools have already reassumed operations before summer: classes of primary 1-3 grades resumed on June 1, classes of primary 4-6 grades resumed on May 25th, Junior high schools resumed on May 11th, and senior high schools resumed on May 4th. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827144733/https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/PreventCOVID-19/en.aspx " Macao,MAC,20200818,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Macau government provides one free COVID-19 test for Macau residents and non-resident workers. All visitors and subsequent tests will incur a cost of MOP 120. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827143910/https://hk.usconsulate.gov/covid-19-information/ " Macao,MAC,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"As the new academic year starts, all the primary, middle schools, kindergarten and special education schools resume face to face teaching, with strict protective measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928164007/http://www.xinhuanet.com/2020-09/01/c_1126439421.htm" Macao,MAC,20200904,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Instituto de Acção Social (IAS) hands out a double subsidy to 3,100 means-tested disadvantaged families. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928190608/http://www.ias.gov.mo/ch/archives/gonggaotongzhi/%E2%80%8B%E7%B6%93%E6%8F%B4%E5%AE%B6%E5%9C%98-9%E6%9C%88%E9%A1%8D%E5%A4%96%E7%8D%B2%E7%99%BC%E5%A4%9A%E4%B8%80%E4%BB%BD%E5%85%A8%E6%95%B8%E6%8F%B4%E5%8A%A9%E9%87%91?list=no&type=gonggaotongzhi" Macao,MAC,20200905,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Macau starts to carry out mass testing for 50,000 catering industry workers. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928194221/http://www.xinhuanet.com/2020-09/03/c_1126449938.htm" Macao,MAC,20200921,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"A detailed government guideline is published regarding group gathering: if it is held indoor, more than 400 participants, if without masks for more than 1 hour, then everyone needs to take nucleic acid testing. -- not ban Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928195652/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hans/news/308586/" Macao,MAC,20200921,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"children under 3 are not recommended to wear masks but should wear face shield in nurseries or kindergartens. School-age children must wear masks in school. Citizens must wear masks when participating in public gatherings. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928201433/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hans/news/308455/" Macao,MAC,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change" Macao,MAC,20200928,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Although no requirement for cancelling public events, the Macau government did decide to cancel a massive cultural parade that is due to take place in December. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928171718/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hans/news/309281/" Macao,MAC,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change" Macao,MAC,20200928,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change " Macao,MAC,20200928,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change" Macao,MAC,20200928,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" Macao,MAC,20200928,C8: International travel controls,3,," Visitors from foreign countries: prohibited from entering Macao; Visitors are prohibited from entering Macao if they have visited a foreign country 14 days prior to arriving in Macao; Tourists have visited Mainland China 14 days prior to arriving in Macao must hold a certificate of negative result or a certificate of specimen collection for COVID-19 nucleic acid test issued within the past 7 days; If they have visited Hong Kong 14 days prior to arriving in Macao, they must hold a certificate of a negative result for COVID-19 nucleic acid test performed within the past 24 hours and will need to go to designated places for a 14-day medical observation; If they have visited Taiwan 14 days prior to arriving in Macao, they must hold a certificate of a negative result for COVID-19 nucleic acid test issued within the past 7 days and will need to go to designated places for a 14-day medical observation. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928165308if_/https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/article/notice/covid19-notice" Macao,MAC,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change." Macao,MAC,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Public events and private gatherings during the Chinese National holidays are allowed with preventive measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009014114/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hans/news/308586/" Macao,MAC,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Public events and private gatherings during the Chinese National holidays are allowed with preventive measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009014114/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hans/news/308586/" Macao,MAC,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Macao,MAC,20200929,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Visitors from foreign countries are prohibited form entering Macao. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009010736/https://www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/article/notice/covid19-notice " Macao,MAC,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Public events and private gatherings during the Chinese National holidays are allowed with preventive measures such as wearing face masks. http://web.archive.org/web/20201009014114/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hans/news/308586/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201009015017/https://www.gov.mo/zh-hans/news/308455/" Macao,MAC,20201022,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The main new measures the Macau government makes in response to the COVID-19 is to increase the capacity of testing and that of medical institutions. https://archive.vn/p9r5S" Macao,MAC,20201026,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Due to a recent outbreak in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China, people who have been to that area in the last 14 days before arriving at Macao are required to receive a 14-day quarantine upon arrival. https://archive.vn/XGH3z" Macao,MAC,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Macao government started the 23rd round of mask-sale, which will last for 30 days, on 29 October. During this period, each person can purchase 30 masks at a time for a total of 24 patacas (US$3). People eligible to buy include 'permanent and non-permanent residents of Macao, persons holding foreign employee identification cards (commonly known as blue cards), and non-local students holding student cards of universities and colleges in Macau'. https://archive.vn/ti2VP" Macao,MAC,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy found." Macao,MAC,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in policy found." Macao,MAC,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Health Bureau of Macau on 3 November called on high-risk individuals to get influenza vaccine as soon as possible. The Bureau had already purchased 180k doses of influenza vaccines this year so far; the number purchased last year was 160k. https://archive.vn/J0kYl" Macao,MAC,20201105,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing fee was reduced to 100 Macanese Pataca (c.12.53USD) from 120 Macanese Pataca (c.15.04USD) on 5 November as, as of November 2, there have been no local cases (including asymptomatic infections) for 218 consecutive days, and no overseas imported cases for 129 consecutive days. https://archive.vn/hnvkx" Macao,MAC,20201106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As the promotion activities of large shopping malls in Macau have been attracting people in recent days, the Health Bureau of Macau urged all venues and institutional event organizers and participants to continue to adhere to various prevention and control measures. https://archive.vn/3VucN" Macao,MAC,20201110,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in the policy." Macao,MAC,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in the policy." Macao,MAC,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in the policy." Macao,MAC,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Public bus and taxi drivers across Macau and light-rail operators can each person receive a free covid-19 testing provided by the government from 10 to 23 November. https://archive.vn/za0nM" Macao,MAC,20201113,C1: School closing,1,1,"Concerning about the increase in upper respiratory tract infections among children, the Bureau of Education and the Bureau of Health visited 78 schools and other educational institutions across Macau on 13 November to inspect the sanitary conditions and the implementation of various safety measures, including mask-wearing, hand-washing, disinfection pads installed at the entrance, and temperature testing. https://archive.vn/1d9lY" Macao,MAC,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Macao government has announced that all travellers arriving in Macao, who are not residents of Macao, Hong Kong, Taiwan or mainland China, will be denied entry. Residents of Hong Kong, Taiwan or mainland China who have travelled overseas in the 14 days prior to their arrival will also be denied entry. All air passengers, including Macao residents, must obtain a certificate confirming that they have tested negative for coronavirus within the last 7 days before they are allowed to board their flight to Macao. All air passengers will also have their temperature checked before boarding flights, and will be refused boarding if they have a fever."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201124135016/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/macao/entry-requirements" Morocco,MAR,20200302,H2: Testing policy,2,,"First Covid case in Morocco reported on March 2nd, testing begins for those with symptoms https://lematin.ma/express/2020/maroc-annonce-premier-cas-deces-nouveau-coronavirus/333247.html " Morocco,MAR,20200304,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Government public statement to be vigilent / initial warning Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501031931/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/295276/coronavirus-moroccos-interior-ministry-warns-against-fake-news/ " Morocco,MAR,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic flight restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20200604183946/https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/the-coronavirus-crisis-highlights-the-unique-challenges-of-north-african-countries/" Morocco,MAR,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 13 March, Morocco suspended flights to Algeria and 14 March, extended the suspension to 21 countries, https://web.archive.org/web/20200601154051/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296727/coronavirus-a-timeline-of-covid-19-in-morocco/" Morocco,MAR,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Unified speeches at mosques to publicize need to be vigilent https://web.archive.org/web/20200320124200/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296727/coronavirus-a-timeline-of-covid-19-in-morocco/" Morocco,MAR,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Morocco's Interior Ministry announced cancellation of all sporting, cultural, and artistic events in the country, until further notice from 14 March https://web.archive.org/web/20200601135438/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296129/morocco-bans-public-gatherings-of-over-50-people-cancels-all-events/" Morocco,MAR,20200314,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Ban 50+: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296129/morocco-bans-public-gatherings-of-over-50-people-cancels-all-events/" Morocco,MAR,20200314,H2: Testing policy,2,,"More than just anyone symptomatic (but not all those asymptomatic); ""After Minister of Equipment Abdelkader Amara tested positive for COVID-19, Moroccan government members and staff were tested for the novel coronavirus. The tests yielded negative results, according to the Ministry of Health."" https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296306/moroccan-government-undergoes-coronavirus-testing/ " Morocco,MAR,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Flights banned to/from international destinations on 15 March (seemingly with immediate effect given picture)and ""until further notice"" SOURCE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416215747/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-morocco-flights/morocco-suspends-all-international-passenger-flights-foreign-ministry-idUSKBN2120QQ" Morocco,MAR,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"From 16 March, Morocco closed all educational institutes vocational training centers and public and private schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601094851/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296119/morocco-suspends-school-amid-coronavirus-fears/" Morocco,MAR,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"All domestic flights cancelled by national airline RAM + train services reduced. Source: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296727/coronavirus-a-timeline-of-covid-19-in-morocco/" Morocco,MAR,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Morocco has declared a state of emergency from 20 March. Only people working in essential sectors such as supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, gas stations, medical clinics, telecommunications, and essential freelance activities, are allowed to go to their workplaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501030738/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296213/covid-19-morocco-declares-public-health-emergency/" Morocco,MAR,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Interior Ministry announced the ban on “public gatherings,” Authorities have also announced the cancelation of all sporting, cultural, and artistic events in the country, until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501030738/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296213/covid-19-morocco-declares-public-health-emergency/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200404212339/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296129/morocco-bans-public-gatherings-of-over-50-people-cancels-all-events/" Morocco,MAR,20200320,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"18 March 2020 - All international flights to/from Morocco prohibited except cargo flights. Repatriation flights for ALL countries require preauthorization. Private and VIP flights require pre-authorisation. https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safety/health/diseases/government-measures-related-to-coronavirus/?page=12&search=&ordering=Alphabetical 20 March 2020 - Lockdown measures imposed on March 20 mean people are only allowed to go out to buy food or medicine, and to staff some key jobs. Schools, mosques, non-essential shops and all entertainment venues have been closed. 18 April 2020 - Morocco is to extend its national lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus until May 20, the government said on Saturday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504200510/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-morocco/moroccos-government-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-to-may-20-idUKKBN2200RT " Morocco,MAR,20200320,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Lockdown conditions imposed on 20 March mean people are only allowed to go out to buy food or medicine and to staff some key jobs."" see: http://web.archive.org/web/20200422182529/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/18/coronavirus-latest-glance https://web.archive.org/web/20200501030738/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296213/covid-19-morocco-declares-public-health-emergency/" Morocco,MAR,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"18 March 2020 - All international flights to/from Morocco prohibited except cargo flights. Repatriation flights for ALL countries require preauthorization. Private and VIP flights require pre-authorisation. https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safety/health/diseases/government-measures-related-to-coronavirus/?page=12&search=&ordering=Alphabetical 20 March 2020 - Lockdown measures imposed on March 20 mean people are only allowed to go out to buy food or medicine, and to staff some key jobs. Schools, mosques, non-essential shops and all entertainment venues have been closed. 18 April 2020 - Morocco is to extend its national lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus until May 20, the government said on Saturday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504200510/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-morocco/moroccos-government-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-to-may-20-idUKKBN2200RT " Morocco,MAR,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"18 March 2020 - All international flights to/from Morocco prohibited except cargo flights. Repatriation flights for ALL countries require preauthorization. Private and VIP flights require pre-authorisation. https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safety/health/diseases/government-measures-related-to-coronavirus/?page=12&search=&ordering=Alphabetical 20 March 2020 - Lockdown measures imposed on March 20 mean people are only allowed to go out to buy food or medicine, and to staff some key jobs. Schools, mosques, non-essential shops and all entertainment venues have been closed. 18 April 2020 - Morocco is to extend its national lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus until May 20, the government said on Saturday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504200510/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-morocco/moroccos-government-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-to-may-20-idUKKBN2200RT " Morocco,MAR,20200323,E1: Income support,1,1,"On March 23, it was announced that: Employees affiliated with the social security system will benefit from a 2000 dirhams monthly allocation (approximately 202 USD). They will also benefit from a suspension of loans and consumption credits reimbursements, until 30 June 2020. With high levels of informality, the Economic Watch Committee decided on 23 March to provide financial relief to informal workers suffering from the economic impact COVID-19. Workers in the informal sector, starting with households benefiting from the medical assistance plan RAMED and which no longer have an income due to compulsory confinement, will receive 800 DH per month for households of two people or less; 1,000 DH per month for households of three to four people; 1,200 DH per month for households of more than four people. Households without RAMED operating in the informal sector and who have lost their income following compulsory confinement will also benefit from this provision by filling out their requests in an electronic platform dedicated to this purpose. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507103621/https://www.oecd.org/mena/competitiveness/The-Covid-19-Crisis-in-Morocco.pdf" Morocco,MAR,20200325,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The telephone platform of listening and guidance ""Allo 300"", set up since March 25, 2020 to provide citizens with advice and information on the new coronavirus (Covid-19), has so far recorded about 38,000 phone calls, for an average of 9,500 calls per day, a military source said on Monday. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20200409102532/http://www.maroc.ma/en/news/covid-19-allo-300-platform-records-nearly-38k-calls-average-9500-calls-day" Morocco,MAR,20200331,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Morocco is set to accelerate the pace of screening for potential COVID-19 infections, with a plan to perform 10,000 tests per day, according to economic news outlet L’economiste. "" https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/298144/covid-19-morocco-to-perform-1000-screening-tests-per-day/ https://www.leconomiste.com/flash-infos/covid-19-les-chu-en-renfort-pour-le-depistage " Morocco,MAR,20200403,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""Suspension of tax charges as at 31 March and of payroll charges for all sectors, except those not suffering from the crisis. Tax inspection and third-party notification (ATD) suspended until 30 June."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200515043253/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/morocco-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Morocco,MAR,20200407,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency extended through May 20. Schools are understood to be included. SOURCE: http://web.archive.org/web/20200422185341/http://www.maroc.ma/en/news/covid-19-cabinet-meeting-aopts-draft-decree-extending-state-health-emergency-across-morocco" Morocco,MAR,20200407,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""Morocco will extend lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus for another month until 20 May, the government said. [...] Lockdown conditions imposed on 20 March mean people are only allowed to go out to buy food or medicine and to staff some key jobs."" SOURCE: http://web.archive.org/web/20200422182529/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/18/coronavirus-latest-glance" Morocco,MAR,20200407,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Tests continue for ""suspected cases"". Further, on April 11, the number of cases doubled from 500. SOURCE: http://web.archive.org/web/20200422183147/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/04/300093/morocco-ramps-up-covid-19-testing-to-over-1000-per-day/" Morocco,MAR,20200407,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"7th April 2020, Morocco made wearing face masks mandatory for anyone allowed to go out during the coronavirus outbreak, the government said. Those who fail to comply face prison sentences of up to three months and a fine of up to 1,300 dirhams. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827220108/https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-04-06/morocco-makes-face-masks-compulsory-due-to-coronavirus." Morocco,MAR,20200413,E1: Income support,1,1,"Sources: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/04/300203/over-200000-ramed-holders-in-morocco-benefit-from-stipends-per-day/" Morocco,MAR,20200415,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""The CVE has taken a series of measures including: Suspension of payment of social expenses Implementation of a moratorium for companies’ bank credit repayments, which should be operational from 23 March Liquidity support to SMEs and micro-enterprises continuing to operate and facing difficulties during this period Postponement by a quarter of declaration and payment of corporate taxes initially planned on 31 March for companies recording a revenue below 20 million dirhams (1.9 million euros) Grant of additional lines of bank credits thanks to a warranty to be soon issued by the Caisse Centrale de Garantie Deferment of leasing and credit payments until end of June"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200515042938/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/morocco-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Morocco,MAR,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"3 March 2020 - Morocco’s Ministry of Education today announced its decision to suspend all school activities until further notice due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, known officially as COVID-19. On 13 March 2020, Morocco announced strict border restrictions in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Strict measures have also been put in place to confine citizens to prevent the spread of the virus. https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296119/morocco-suspends-school-amid-coronavirus-fears/ https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/15/border-closures-morocco-isolates-itself-to-control-coronavirus-spread// https://www.iata.org/contentassets/817cefc5dfe84f3084eddf0fae3d9bca/morocco-ncov-measures.pdf " Morocco,MAR,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"3 March 2020 - Morocco’s Ministry of Education today announced its decision to suspend all school activities until further notice due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, known officially as COVID-19. On 13 March 2020, Morocco announced strict border restrictions in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Strict measures have also been put in place to confine citizens to prevent the spread of the virus. https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296119/morocco-suspends-school-amid-coronavirus-fears/ https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/15/border-closures-morocco-isolates-itself-to-control-coronavirus-spread// https://www.iata.org/contentassets/817cefc5dfe84f3084eddf0fae3d9bca/morocco-ncov-measures.pdf " Morocco,MAR,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events cancelled as all are ordered to stay at home: http://web.archive.org/web/20200422182529/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/18/coronavirus-latest-glance" Morocco,MAR,20200423,E1: Income support,1,1," Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507102105/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/04/300848/morocco-to-provide-covid-19-stipends-to-4-3-million-informal-workers/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200507103621/https://www.oecd.org/mena/competitiveness/The-Covid-19-Crisis-in-Morocco.pdf" Morocco,MAR,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools at all levels remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502030231/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Morocco,MAR,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""Morocco will extend lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus for another month until May 20, the government said on Saturday... Lockdown conditions imposed on March 20 mean people are only allowed to go out to buy food or medicine, and to staff some key jobs. Schools, mosques, non-essential shops and entertainment venues have all been closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200515042447/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-morocco/morocco-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-till-may-20-government-idUSL8N2C60EW " Morocco,MAR,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Morocco will extend lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus for another month until May 20, the government said on Saturday... Lockdown conditions imposed on March 20 mean people are only allowed to go out to buy food or medicine, and to staff some key jobs. Schools, mosques, non-essential shops and entertainment venues have all been closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200515042447/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-morocco/morocco-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-till-may-20-government-idUSL8N2C60EW " Morocco,MAR,20200521,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Morocco’s Minister of Education Saïd Amzazi announced that schools will remain closed until next September and that all final exams of the 2019-2020 academic year will be cancelled, except for the first and second years of the baccalaureate levels."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611070338/https://northafricapost.com/40828-covid-19-moroccan-schools-remain-closed-till-september-no-exams-except-baccalaureate.html" Morocco,MAR,20200521,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Employees asked to take precautionary measures and adopt flexible working hours: https://northafricapost.com/41148-moroccos-coronavirus-transmission-rate-drops-to-0-8.html" Morocco,MAR,20200521,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-morocco/morocco-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-to-june-10-idUSKBN22U22M" Morocco,MAR,20200521,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"50" Morocco,MAR,20200601,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Morocco launched an app that helps users detect covid-19 exposure and informs them when they get in contact with a positive case. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601162533/https://northafricapost.com/41348-morocco-starts-using-coronavirus-contact-tracing-app.html" Morocco,MAR,20200611,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Industries, shops, independent workers and craftsmen can resume their activity on June 11. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612205311/https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2020/06/11/coronavirus-au-maroc-le-ras-le-bol-d-un-confinement-a-rallonge_6042515_3212.html" Morocco,MAR,20200611,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transports can operate again. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612210922/https://www.sortiraparis.com/actualites/coronavirus/articles/220803-coronavirus-a-quand-la-reouverture-des-frontieres-pour-le-maroc" Morocco,MAR,20200611,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Required in some regions (zone 2). https://web.archive.org/web/20200612210251/https://www.lepoint.fr/afrique/le-maroc-entame-un-tres-prudent-deconfinement-12-06-2020-2379574_3826.php" Morocco,MAR,20200611,H2: Testing policy,3,,"A massive testing campaign was launched, which aims at testing 1 790 000 workers. /web/20200612211413/https://www.abcbourse.com/marches/coronavirus-le-roi-du-maroc-instaure-une-campagne-de-depistage-massive-en-entre_506228" Morocco,MAR,20200613,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of Emergency has been extended to July 10th: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612205311/https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2020/06/11/coronavirus-au-maroc-le-ras-le-bol-d-un-confinement-a-rallonge_6042515_3212.html" Morocco,MAR,20200621,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Morocco has moved to the second phase of its confinement easing allowing cafes, restaurants and recreational businesses to open at half capacity, the interior, health and trade ministries said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200628154229/https://northafricapost.com/41890-covid-19-moroccan-cafes-hotels-to-reopen-at-half-capacity-as-lockdown-loosens.html" Morocco,MAR,20200621,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Passenger traffic will resume between Moroccan cities except Marrakech, Tangier, Asilah, Larache and Kenitra where lockdown is stricter. Domestic flights and railways will start operating as well as commercial centers, beaches in full respect of precautionary measures to prevent the coronavirus from spreading, the ministries said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200628154229/https://northafricapost.com/41890-covid-19-moroccan-cafes-hotels-to-reopen-at-half-capacity-as-lockdown-loosens.html" Morocco,MAR,20200624,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"With regard to measures to stimulate economic activities at the national level, it was decided to: - Allow cafés and restaurants to provide their services on site, without exceeding 50% of their capacity. - Resume commercial activities in each of the shopping centers, large shopping complexes and galleries, according to predefined conditions. - Reopen leisure and entertainment areas, such as sports halls and hammams with a maximum of 50% of their capacity. - Resume activities related to audiovisual and cinematographic production. With regard to the measures established at the level of relief zone 1, it was decided to : - Reopen local open-air sites. - Resume internal tourist activities with the opening of tourist institutions, provided that they do not exceed 50% of their accommodation capacity. With regard to the measures decided at the level of relief zone 2, it was decided to : - Lift the measure imposing the closure of stores at 8pm. - Reopen hairdressing and beauty salons, without exceeding 50% of their capacity. http://archive.fo/xcNzP" Morocco,MAR,20200624,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"It was also decided to maintain, at the national level, all other preventive measures previously decided upon during the state of health emergency (closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, public swimming pools, prohibition of gatherings, wedding parties and funerals, etc.). http://archive.fo/xcNzP" Morocco,MAR,20200624,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"It was also decided to maintain, at the national level, all other preventive measures previously decided upon during the state of health emergency (closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, public swimming pools, *prohibition of gatherings*, wedding parties and funerals, etc.). http://archive.fo/xcNzP" Morocco,MAR,20200624,C5: Close public transport,0,,"With regard to measures to stimulate economic activities at the national level, it was decided to: - Resume (road or rail) public transport between cities, according to predefined conditions. - Resume domestic flights, according to predefined conditions. http://archive.fo/xcNzP" Morocco,MAR,20200624,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"With regard to the measures established at the level of relief zone 1, it was decided to : - Open the beaches with the obligation to respect the physical distance. With regard to the measures decided at the level of relief zone 2, it was decided to : - Reopen open-air public spaces including parks, gardens and public places. - Resume individual outdoor sports activities such as walking and cycling. http://archive.fo/xcNzP" Morocco,MAR,20200624,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"With regard to the measures established at the level of relief zone 1, it was decided to : - Allow movement between the regions classified in this area, provided that the national electronic identity card is presented. - Resume internal tourist activities with the opening of tourist institutions, provided that they do not exceed 50% of their accommodation capacity. With regard to the measures decided at the level of relief zone 2, it was decided to : - Authorize mouvement within the territorial perimeter of the prefecture or province without ""exceptional mouvement authorization"". - The obligation to have a professional authorization (mission order) or an exceptional authorization issued by the local authorities for reasons of force majeure in order to travel outside the territorial perimeter of the prefecture or province. http://archive.fo/xcNzP" Morocco,MAR,20200624,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Currently engaged in app-based contact tracing: For the successful implementation of these measures, the public authorities call on citizens to continue their full commitment and to scrupulously respect all the announced preventive measures, including physical distancing, hygiene rules, the obligation to wear a mask and the downloading of the ""Wiqaytna"" application. http://archive.fo/xcNzP" Morocco,MAR,20200629,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Government of Morocco announced that Morocco will partially reopen its borders on July 14. It will allow Moroccan residents to return and permit foreign citizens to depart. Flights will take place on Moroccan national airlines, which is expected to be Royal Air Maroc and Air Arabia. Ferries will bring in Moroccan residents from Sète, France and Genoa, Italy. The borders with Ceuta and Melilla will remain closed and there will not be ferries to/from Spain. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612193518/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20200715,C8: International travel controls,4,,"From July 15, foreign nationals with Moroccan residence permits are allowed to re-enter the country. The borders remain closed for leisure travel. https://archive.vn/Rrbzi" Morocco,MAR,20200727,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From midnight on 27 July 2020, Morocco will shut down its major cities (Casablanca, Tangier, Marrakech, Fez and Meknes), meaning that people will not be allowed to travel to and from them (with the exception of those with urgent medical needs, workers with travel permits and the transport of goods). The joint statement made by the Interior and Health ministries explained that these lockdowns have been enforced because Moroccans have not been following guidelines to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 including social distancing, wearing masks and using disinfectants. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728232524/https://www.france24.com/en/20200727-morocco-shuts-down-major-cities-after-spike-in-covid-19-cases " Morocco,MAR,20200805,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Certain populous neighbourhoods are under lockdown in Tanger and Fes since August 5 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808154507/https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/coronavirus-le-maroc-prolonge-d-un-mois-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-20200806" Morocco,MAR,20200805,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The borders remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200808154507/https://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/coronavirus-le-maroc-prolonge-d-un-mois-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-20200806" Morocco,MAR,20200823,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"23rd August 2020, Morocco’s authorities announced the closure of all the beaches on the coast of the communes of Sidi Rahal Chati and Soualem Trifia in Berrechid, 38.1 kilometers from Casablanca and other beaches in Casablanca, Mohammedia, Benslimane, including Bouznika beach. The decision is part of a series of actions by Moroccan authorities to straighten preventive measures and halt the spread of COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827204222/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/08/316318/morocco-closes-more-beaches-to-contain-covid-19-spread/ " Morocco,MAR,20200828,C1: School closing,3,1,"On August 28th, Morocco’s Ministry of Education has issued a strict health protocol to ensure the safety of students when they go back to school. The health protocol was included in a 60-page notice for school staff across Morocco, including directors, inspectors, and teachers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200911044924/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/08/316975/morocco-issues-strict-health-protocol-before-school-reopening/" Morocco,MAR,20200907,C1: School closing,3,0,"Moroccan schools started a staggered return over three days amid selective closures in entire neighborhoods and cities to limit the spread of coronavirus. Those that have reopened began a new term in the midst of strict sanitary measures and with a mix of in-person and online teaching. All schools in Casablanca were shut, as well as several in parts of Rabat, Marrakech, Meknes and Tangier where the biggest outbreaks of the virus were reported, according to the education ministry. https://web.archive.org/web/20201009074632/https://www.laprensalatina.com/back-to-school-for-moroccan-students-amid-selective-closures/" Morocco,MAR,20200914,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Government reopens borders to 67 visa-exempt countries with some restrictions. Citizens of those countries cleared to travel to Morocco without a visa will be allowed entry, provided that they have an express invitation from a Morocco company or a confirmed hotel reservation.(MSN News, 14.09.2020). All travellers planning to fly to Morocco must have valid negative Covid-19 test results issued no more than 48 hours before their flight. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925052707/https://travelbans.org/africa/morocco/" Morocco,MAR,20200921,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools partially opened throughout the country for some levels - Global Monitoring of School Closures caused by COVID-19 by UN https://web.archive.org/web/20201121082517/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Morocco,MAR,20201006,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open with precautionary measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121082517/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Morocco,MAR,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Due to the state of health emergency, there has been a change to the closure hours of shops and reduced work hours. Please see link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018235018/https://www.france24.com/en/20200907-virus-hit-morocco-locks-down-casablanca-shuts-schools" Morocco,MAR,20201010,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"This is due to the state of health emergency. Please see link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018235018/https://www.france24.com/en/20200907-virus-hit-morocco-locks-down-casablanca-shuts-schools" Morocco,MAR,20201010,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The country is in a state of health emergency. Please see link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019001336/https://www.maroc.ma/en/news/covid-19-state-health-emergency-extended-until-november-10-2020" Morocco,MAR,20201010,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is available but the government asked its citizens to only use them during emergencies. Please see link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019001447/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco/coronavirus See also: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019011334/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296374/public-transport-in-morocco-to-be-available-under-strict-conditions/" Morocco,MAR,20201010,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The health emergency is in force. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019011334/https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/03/296374/public-transport-in-morocco-to-be-available-under-strict-conditions/" Morocco,MAR,20201010,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The government put measures restricting movement in some parts of the country. Please see link : https://web.archive.org/web/20201019005206/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/7/27/morocco-bans-travel-to-and-from-major-cities-to-curb-coronavirus See also: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019005808/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco/coronavirus" Morocco,MAR,20201010,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Air travel to and from Morocco remains restricted to specific categories of travelers. Citizens and residents of Morocco, as well as foreign nationals of visa-exempt countries (which includes U.S citizens) with reservations with Moroccan hotels or travel agencies and business persons invited by Moroccan companies, are allowed to enter and depart. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019013251/https://ma.usembassy.gov/health-alert-10092020/" Morocco,MAR,20201010,E1: Income support,1,1,"There has been no change in this within this timeframe. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019013732/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Morocco,MAR,20201010,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"There is no new measure to record. The policy remains same. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019013732/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Morocco,MAR,20201010,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019001336/https://www.maroc.ma/en/news/covid-19-state-health-emergency-extended-until-november-10-2020" Morocco,MAR,20201010,H2: Testing policy,3,,"These are the requirements surrounding testing: Local approach to testing: 1. if you were in contact with a suspected or confirmed C-19 case; 2. if you show any symptoms; 3. if your company requires it. Please see:https://web.archive.org/web/20201019005808/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco/coronavirus" Morocco,MAR,20201010,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The use of masks is mandatory. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019012009/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/ Also see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019005808/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco/coronavirus" Morocco,MAR,20201023,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"23 October: Tighter curbs announced for Greater Casablanca, which includes the Casablanca and Mohammadia prefectures and Naouceur and Mediouna provinces, as well as the Berrechid and Benslimane provinces. Measures include the prohibition of all forms of night movement between 9pm and 6am; the closing of community grounds and parks; closing restaurants, cafes, stores and large shopping centres at 8pm; the shutdown of public transportation buses and tramways at 9pm; closing local markets at 3pm; and promoting teleworking when possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029142017/https://www.meed.com/tunisia-pushes-finance-bill-to-cope-with-covid-19" Morocco,MAR,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"new curbs have been issued in Taroudant, including a ban on meetings and gatherings in all public spaces for 15 renewable days, as well as the closure of nearby sites and public gardens for the same period. Weekly markets in the towns of Taroudant and Ait Aiaaza will also be closed until 1 November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029142017/https://www.meed.com/tunisia-pushes-finance-bill-to-cope-with-covid-19" Morocco,MAR,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"new curbs have been issued in Taroudant, including a ban on meetings and gatherings in all public spaces for 15 renewable days, as well as the closure of nearby sites and public gardens for the same period. Weekly markets in the towns of Taroudant and Ait Aiaaza will also be closed until 1 November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029142017/https://www.meed.com/tunisia-pushes-finance-bill-to-cope-with-covid-19" Morocco,MAR,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1, Morocco,MAR,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0, Morocco,MAR,20201106,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Ferry passage remains limited to special operation ferries between Morocco and Sète, France and Genoa, Italy. The borders with Ceuta and Melilla remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109151426/https://ma.usembassy.gov/health-alert-health-state-of-emergency-extended-until-december-10-2020/" Morocco,MAR,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0," In Casablanca, there is an evening curfew between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am. Those who circulate within Casablanca during these hours must have proper authorization from local authorities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109151426/https://ma.usembassy.gov/health-alert-health-state-of-emergency-extended-until-december-10-2020/" Morocco,MAR,20201106,C8: International travel controls,3,," Air travel to and from Morocco remains restricted to specific categories of travelers. U.S. citizens seeking to fly from Morocco to a destination other than the United States are required to obtain an exceptional authorization from local authorities. Ferry passage remains limited to special operation ferries between Morocco and Sète, France and Genoa, Italy. The borders with Ceuta and Melilla remain closed. Within Morocco, regional or local authorities may put into place (sometimes with little notice) travel or other restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109151426/https://ma.usembassy.gov/health-alert-health-state-of-emergency-extended-until-december-10-2020/" Morocco,MAR,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until December 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090354/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/ Moroccan authorities have extended restrictions in place in Casablanca to control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) until at least November 30. Restrictions will be similarly extended in the towns of Berrechid (Casablanca-Settat region) and Bensilmane (Casablanca-Settat region). Under the measures, a nightly curfew is in place between 22:00 and 06:00 (local time) and only those with official authorization are permitted to enter or leave the city. Local markets must close by 15:00 and cafes and restaurants at 20:00. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090833/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/395686/morocco-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-in-casablanca-until-november-30-update-36" Morocco,MAR,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until December 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090354/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"An indefinite nighttime curfew between 21:00 and 06:00 has also been imposed in Al Hoceima province as of Sunday, November 1. Restaurants and cafes must close by 21:00 and public gatherings are limited to 10 people. Public parks, playgrounds, and sports stadiums in the province are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090833/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/395686/morocco-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-in-casablanca-until-november-30-update-36" Morocco,MAR,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Is public transportation operating? Yes To travel between cities on public transportation, travelers must obtain authorization from the local authorities. Masks are required on all public transportation. Public transport can operate until 21:00. Authorization is required to travel into or out of the Casablanca-Settat region. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090354/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090833/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/395686/morocco-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-in-casablanca-until-november-30-update-36" Morocco,MAR,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Government of Morocco has extended the country’s “Health State of Emergency” until December 10, 2020. Moroccan authorities have extended restrictions in place in Casablanca to control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) until at least November 30. Restrictions will be similarly extended in the towns of Berrechid (Casablanca-Settat region) and Bensilmane (Casablanca-Settat region). Under the measures, a nightly curfew is in place between 22:00 and 06:00 (local time) and only those with official authorization are permitted to enter or leave the city. Local markets must close by 15:00 and cafes and restaurants at 20:00. Public transport can operate until 21:00. Authorization is required to travel into or out of the Casablanca-Settat region. An indefinite nighttime curfew between 21:00 and 06:00 has also been imposed in Al Hoceima province as of Sunday, November 1. Restaurants and cafes must close by 21:00 and public gatherings are limited to 10 people. Public parks, playgrounds, and sports stadiums in the province are closed. Since October 20, a nightly curfew has been in place in Tetouan (Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region) between 22:00 and 05:00. Markets are required to close by 17:00 daily. Parks, playgrounds, and entertainment spaces are closed and gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090354/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090833/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/395686/morocco-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-in-casablanca-until-november-30-update-36" Morocco,MAR,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Is a curfew in place? There is a curfew in Casablanca between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090354/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Air travel to and from Morocco remains restricted to specific categories of travelers. Citizens and residents of Morocco and, as of September 6, foreign nationals of visa-exempt countries (which includes U.S. citizens) with reservations with Moroccan hotels or travel agencies and business people invited by Moroccan companies are allowed to enter and depart. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090354/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20201110,H2: Testing policy,2,,"If you are exhibiting signs or symptoms of COVID-19, please contact the Moroccan Ministry of Health’s hotline at +212 (0)8-0100-4747. Assistance is available in English, French or Arabic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090354/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200923202232/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2020/06/16/morocco-stepping-up-to-the-covid-19-pandemic-outbreak" Morocco,MAR,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are mandatory in all public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121090354/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Large gatherings continue to be banned and wedding parties are not allowed in Morocco. The government also extended the state of health emergency until December 10. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201129160809/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20201122,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Note: To travel between cities on public transportation, travelers must obtain authorization from the local authorities. Masks are required on all public transportation." Morocco,MAR,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Individuals entering or departing from the Casablanca city limits must have a letter of permission issued by Moroccan authorities. There is a curfew in Casablanca between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201129160809/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," In Casablanca, there is an evening curfew between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00 am. Those who circulate within Casablanca during these hours must have proper authorization from local authorities. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129160809/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20201122,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Air travel to and from Morocco remains restricted to specific categories of travelers - citizens and residents of Morocco, as well as foreign nationals of visa-exempt countries (which includes U.S. citizens); a negative COVID-19 PCR test is also required. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201129160809/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There is no clear indication that the policy was extended up until now. For example, according to the IMF, "" Businesses with less than 500 employees made temporarily idle and experiencing a reduction in turnover of more than 50 percent were authorized to defer social contribution payments until June 30. Their employees who become temporarily unemployed and are registered with the pension fund received 2,000 dirhams a month and were allowed put off debt payments until June 30. In April, almost 1 million workers from 134,000 companies were eligible to these transfers. Companies and households can also defer income tax payment until September 30, 2020. "" See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129161626/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Morocco,MAR,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are mandatory in all public spaces. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201129160809/https://ma.usembassy.gov/25161/" Morocco,MAR,20201130,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open with precautionary measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207104229/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Morocco,MAR,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy." Morocco,MAR,20201130,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy." Morocco,MAR,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy." Morocco,MAR,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are mandatory in all public spaces. https://web.archive.org/save/https://ma.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Monaco,MCO,20200124,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy on school closures ""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200124,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy on workplace closures. ""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200124,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy on cancelling public events. ""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No restrictions. ""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy. ""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200124,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions. ""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200124,C8: International travel controls,0,,"No restrictions. ""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures " Monaco,MCO,20200124,E1: Income support,0,,"""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200124,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200124,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200124,H2: Testing policy,0,,"""The public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless such travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation carefully."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201115080522/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-coronavirus-in-China-preventive-measures" Monaco,MCO,20200130,C1: School closing,0,,"The Department of Health Affairs has sent details of the procedures to be followed in the event of a possible case of the disease to the relevant services and health professionals. Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless their travel is essential. http://web.archive.org/web/20201118141139/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-Coronavirus-in-China-Press-release-from-the-Ministry-of-Health-and-Social-Affairs" Monaco,MCO,20200130,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The Department of Health Affairs has sent details of the procedures to be followed in the event of a possible case of the disease to the relevant services and health professionals. Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless their travel is essential. http://web.archive.org/web/20201118141139/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-Coronavirus-in-China-Press-release-from-the-Ministry-of-Health-and-Social-Affairs" Monaco,MCO,20200130,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The Department of Health Affairs has sent details of the procedures to be followed in the event of a possible case of the disease to the relevant services and health professionals. Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless their travel is essential. http://web.archive.org/web/20201118141139/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-Coronavirus-in-China-Press-release-from-the-Ministry-of-Health-and-Social-Affairs" Monaco,MCO,20200130,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Department of Health Affairs has sent details of the procedures to be followed in the event of a possible case of the disease to the relevant services and health professionals. Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless their travel is essential. http://web.archive.org/web/20201118141139/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-Coronavirus-in-China-Press-release-from-the-Ministry-of-Health-and-Social-Affairs" Monaco,MCO,20200130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The Department of Health Affairs has sent details of the procedures to be followed in the event of a possible case of the disease to the relevant services and health professionals. Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless their travel is essential. http://web.archive.org/web/20201118141139/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-Coronavirus-in-China-Press-release-from-the-Ministry-of-Health-and-Social-Affairs" Monaco,MCO,20200130,C8: International travel controls,0,,"The Department of Health Affairs has sent details of the procedures to be followed in the event of a possible case of the disease to the relevant services and health professionals. Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless their travel is essential. http://web.archive.org/web/20201118141139/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-Coronavirus-in-China-Press-release-from-the-Ministry-of-Health-and-Social-Affairs" Monaco,MCO,20200130,E1: Income support,0,,"No information." Monaco,MCO,20200130,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No information." Monaco,MCO,20200130,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Department of Health Affairs has sent details of the procedures to be followed in the event of a possible case of the disease to the relevant services and health professionals. Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless their travel is essential. http://web.archive.org/web/20201118141139/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-Coronavirus-in-China-Press-release-from-the-Ministry-of-Health-and-Social-Affairs" Monaco,MCO,20200225,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has been informed that the COVID-19 tests carried out by the Marseille Public Hospitals Analysis Centre on samples from the patients admitted to hospital in Monaco yesterday have proved negative."" https://archive.fo/0JjEl#selection-1049.40-1095.26" Monaco,MCO,20200226,C1: School closing,0,,"""RETURN TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY 2 MARCH 2020: As of Wednesday 26 February 2020, it was decided that the Principality’s schools would open as normal. However, preventive measures will be in place to reduce the spread of coronavirus as far as possible. As such: Parents returning from risk areas are asked not to bring their children to school or crèche for 14 days following the date of their return. The risk areas are: China (continental China, Hong Kong, Macau), Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and the regions of Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna in Italy. The list of risk areas will be updated on a regular basis. Hand sanitizers will be made available to schools and crèches. Please note that these sanitizers are safe for children to use."" https://archive.fo/YhJCp " Monaco,MCO,20200228,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""EMPLOYEES: The same approach is recommended for adults and children: people returning from risk areas should stay at home. In this context, it will be up to those affected to contact the public health inspectors. After interviewing the patient, these doctors will issue a sick note, allowing daily social security allowances to be paid without delay. Employees who are obliged to remain at home will not therefore lose any income. This eligibility for allowances applies to all employees in the private and public sectors. Special arrangements may be made for people who are not showing any symptoms and work for organisations classed as critical infrastructure operators. Such individuals may be allowed to continuing working, subject to agreeing to certain measures which may include wearing a mask or having their temperature taken regularly. Generally speaking, the Prince’s Government recommends temporary teleworking."" https://archive.fo/YhJCp" Monaco,MCO,20200228,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOLDING CONFERENCES AND EVENTS: At this stage, the Monegasque authorities are not recommending that events should be cancelled or postponed. This position will be reviewed regularly. Nonetheless, some precautions should be taken: Organisers are advised not to invite people from areas exposed to the virus. The following disinfection measures are recommended: make hand sanitisers available and clean premises more frequently."" https://archive.fo/YhJCp" Monaco,MCO,20200228,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No restrictions. INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOLDING CONFERENCES AND EVENTS: At this stage, the Monegasque authorities are not recommending that events should be cancelled or postponed. This position will be reviewed regularly. Nonetheless, some precautions should be taken: Organisers are advised not to invite people from areas exposed to the virus. The following disinfection measures are recommended: make hand sanitisers available and clean premises more frequently. https://archive.fo/YhJCp" Monaco,MCO,20200228,C5: Close public transport,0,,"TRAVEL: ""In general terms, the Prince’s Government recommends avoiding all private and/or business travel to risk areas. Possible exemptions for the government will be considered on a case-by-case basis."" https://archive.fo/YhJCp" Monaco,MCO,20200228,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"THE ELDERLY: In nursing homes: posters describing precautionary measures will be displayed to inform patients and their families, and stronger disinfection measures will be adopted. The same approach will be adopted in units of Princess Grace Hospital deemed to be “sensitive”. At home: people living at home will be covered by the general measures introduced for the population as a whole. https://archive.fo/YhJCp" Monaco,MCO,20200228,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"TRAVEL: ""In general terms, the Prince’s Government recommends avoiding all private and/or business travel to risk areas. Possible exemptions for the government will be considered on a case-by-case basis."" https://archive.fo/YhJCp" Monaco,MCO,20200228,C8: International travel controls,0,,"No measures." Monaco,MCO,20200228,E1: Income support,0,,"No information." Monaco,MCO,20200228,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No information." Monaco,MCO,20200228,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting affected areas unless their travel is essential. The Monegasque authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely. For further information, contact: 92 05 55 00. The line will be open every day from 9 am to 6 pm. The centre can also be emailed at the following address: covid19@gouv.mc."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201118141139/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Novel-Coronavirus-in-China-Press-release-from-the-Ministry-of-Health-and-Social-Affairs" Monaco,MCO,20200228,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has been informed that the COVID-19 tests carried out by the Marseille Public Hospitals Analysis Centre on samples from the patients admitted to hospital in Monaco yesterday have proved negative."" https://archive.fo/0JjEl#selection-1049.40-1095.26" Monaco,MCO,20200228,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""An epidemiological investigation has been launched to find out about the patient's movements over the last few days and identify the people with whom he may have been in contact."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201118152013/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Coronavirus-A-Sample-Proves-Positive" Monaco,MCO,20200301,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""With regard to employees, a comprehensive child / adult approach is recommended: eviction will be recommended for people returning from risk areas. It will then be up to the persons concerned to contact the medical inspectors of public health: Doctor Eric VOIGLIO (98.98.48.50, on working days - evoiglio@gouv.mc ), Doctor Julie BIGA (98.98.44.35, working days - jbiga@gouv.mc ). After an interview with the patient, these doctors will establish a certificate justifying the absence from work, triggering the daily allowances paid by the social funds without waiting period. This compensation measure is valid for both private sector and public sector employees. A unique protocol could be adopted for asymptomatic people who work in entities qualified as operators of vital importance. These people will be able to continue their professional mission by submitting, for example, to the obligation to wear a mask or a regular temperature reading. In general, the Princely Government recommends temporary teleworking."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201203123542/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Bilan-du-week-end-en-Principaute-de-Monaco2" Monaco,MCO,20200303,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools remain open with precautionary measures. https://archive.fo/YhJCp" Monaco,MCO,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From 9 am tomorrow, Friday 6 March, the COVID-19 Call Centre, a telephone information service, will take over, staffed by a dedicated team from the Department of Health Affairs (DASA), first aiders from the Monaco Red Cross and a medical supervisor. Monegasque nationals, residents and employees can contact the centre to discuss any questions they may have about COVID-19 by calling 92 05 55 00. The line will be open every day from 9 am to 6 pm. The centre can also be emailed at the following address: covid19@gouv.mc . The Prince’s Government would like to remind readers that in the event of any doubt, particularly if you have visited an area where the virus is circulating and have significant symptoms consistent with the disease (fever, cough, breathing difficulties, etc.) you should contact the emergency services directly on 18 or 112. To avoid infecting others, people with symptoms are asked not to visit their normal doctor. http://web.archive.org/web/20201203123750/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Prince-s-Government-to-expand-COVID-19-telephone-information-service" Monaco,MCO,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOLDING CONFERENCES AND EVENTS: At this stage, the Monegasque authorities are not recommending that events should be cancelled or postponed. This position will be reviewed regularly. Nonetheless, some precautions should be taken: Organisers are advised not to invite people from areas exposed to the virus. The following disinfection measures are recommended: make hand sanitisers available and clean premises more frequently."" https://archive.fo/YhJCp" Monaco,MCO,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No stringent policy on restrictions on gatherings. However, 1.5 meters distance must be maintained everywhere." Monaco,MCO,20200310,C5: Close public transport,0,,"TRAVEL: ""In general terms, the Prince’s Government recommends avoiding all private and/or business travel to risk areas. Possible exemptions for the government will be considered on a case-by-case basis."" https://archive.fo/YhJCp" Monaco,MCO,20200310,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From 9 am tomorrow, Friday 6 March, the COVID-19 Call Centre, a telephone information service, will take over, staffed by a dedicated team from the Department of Health Affairs (DASA), first aiders from the Monaco Red Cross and a medical supervisor. Monegasque nationals, residents and employees can contact the centre to discuss any questions they may have about COVID-19 by calling 92 05 55 00. The line will be open every day from 9 am to 6 pm. The centre can also be emailed at the following address: covid19@gouv.mc . The Prince’s Government would like to remind readers that in the event of any doubt, particularly if you have visited an area where the virus is circulating and have significant symptoms consistent with the disease (fever, cough, breathing difficulties, etc.) you should contact the emergency services directly on 18 or 112. To avoid infecting others, people with symptoms are asked not to visit their normal doctor. http://web.archive.org/web/20201203123750/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Prince-s-Government-to-expand-COVID-19-telephone-information-service" Monaco,MCO,20200311,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Businesses The sectors that are most affected are the tourism, events, hotel and restaurant industries. To support businesses experiencing difficulties, in addition to the social measures which have already been introduced (deferred payment of social security contributions and use of temporary lay-offs), the Government has decided to reactivate COMED, the Committee for Assistance to Businesses in Difficulty, which was set up in 1996 and last activated in a significant way in 2008 during the global financial crisis (and to a lesser extent during the more recent work on Rue Caroline). This ad hoc committee will be able to assess businesses’ state of health, propose a recovery plan if applicable and open up access to an interest-free loan. From tomorrow, information on these support measures will be available to companies through the Welcome Office when a dedicated telephone number (98 98 98 99) and email address covid19entreprises@gouv.mc are launched. A dedicated webpage will also be online very soon (www.spe.gouv.mc ). http://web.archive.org/web/20201207130623/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Vigilance is essential with regard to the vulnerable population of elderly people. Certain measures have been taken in homes and facilities for elderly people. These are the same measures that are routinely taken in the event of flu or gastroenteritis epidemics: limiting all outside interventions in facilities, restricting family visits to residents, and banning gatherings for large events, preferring instead smaller-scale gatherings confined to individual floors. “These are all measures that follow the principle of civic mindedness and responsibility on the part of each one of us, and they will enable us to protect the older members of our society,” said Benoîte de Sevelinges, Director of Princess Grace Hospital. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207130623/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200311,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Vigilance is essential with regard to the vulnerable population of elderly people. Certain measures have been taken in homes and facilities for elderly people. These are the same measures that are routinely taken in the event of flu or gastroenteritis epidemics: limiting all outside interventions in facilities, restricting family visits to residents, and banning gatherings for large events, preferring instead smaller-scale gatherings confined to individual floors. “These are all measures that follow the principle of civic mindedness and responsibility on the part of each one of us, and they will enable us to protect the older members of our society,” said Benoîte de Sevelinges, Director of Princess Grace Hospital. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207130623/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200311,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Transport At sea, the Principality is banning all cruise ships from calling at its port or entering its territorial waters until 30 April. “From a health care perspective, Monaco would not be capable of handling a large number of infected people on board a cruise ship,” explained the Minister of State. The cruise season was set to resume on 23 March and no less than 25 ships carrying a total of between 15,000 and 20,000 passengers were scheduled to make ports of call by the end of April. “As regards possible cruise visitors calling at other ports in the local area, we are encouraging coach companies not to offer Destination Monaco on the list of activities available to these tourists,” Serge Telle continued. In the yachting sector, the captains of vessels with a length of 24 metres or longer will now need to submit a preliminary health declaration for their crew and passengers 48 hours before mooring in the Principality. For air travel, helicopter companies serving the Principality from risk areas have been asked to carry out temperature checks on their passengers. In the event of a fever higher than 38°, a decision will be taken in conjunction with the company and the Monaco Civil Aviation Authority. Finally, CAM buses will now be cleaned and disinfected twice daily, and hand sanitiser will be available on board buses from next week. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207130623/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200311,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Vigilance is essential with regard to the vulnerable population of elderly people. Certain measures have been taken in homes and facilities for elderly people. These are the same measures that are routinely taken in the event of flu or gastroenteritis epidemics: limiting all outside interventions in facilities, restricting family visits to residents, and banning gatherings for large events, preferring instead smaller-scale gatherings confined to individual floors. “These are all measures that follow the principle of civic mindedness and responsibility on the part of each one of us, and they will enable us to protect the older members of our society,” said Benoîte de Sevelinges, Director of Princess Grace Hospital. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207130623/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200311,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Transport At sea, the Principality is banning all cruise ships from calling at its port or entering its territorial waters until 30 April. “From a health care perspective, Monaco would not be capable of handling a large number of infected people on board a cruise ship,” explained the Minister of State. The cruise season was set to resume on 23 March and no less than 25 ships carrying a total of between 15,000 and 20,000 passengers were scheduled to make ports of call by the end of April. “As regards possible cruise visitors calling at other ports in the local area, we are encouraging coach companies not to offer Destination Monaco on the list of activities available to these tourists,” Serge Telle continued. In the yachting sector, the captains of vessels with a length of 24 metres or longer will now need to submit a preliminary health declaration for their crew and passengers 48 hours before mooring in the Principality. For air travel, helicopter companies serving the Principality from risk areas have been asked to carry out temperature checks on their passengers. In the event of a fever higher than 38°, a decision will be taken in conjunction with the company and the Monaco Civil Aviation Authority. Finally, CAM buses will now be cleaned and disinfected twice daily, and hand sanitiser will be available on board buses from next week http://web.archive.org/web/20201207130623/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200311,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Transport At sea, the Principality is banning all cruise ships from calling at its port or entering its territorial waters until 30 April. “From a health care perspective, Monaco would not be capable of handling a large number of infected people on board a cruise ship,” explained the Minister of State. The cruise season was set to resume on 23 March and no less than 25 ships carrying a total of between 15,000 and 20,000 passengers were scheduled to make ports of call by the end of April. “As regards possible cruise visitors calling at other ports in the local area, we are encouraging coach companies not to offer Destination Monaco on the list of activities available to these tourists,” Serge Telle continued. In the yachting sector, the captains of vessels with a length of 24 metres or longer will now need to submit a preliminary health declaration for their crew and passengers 48 hours before mooring in the Principality. For air travel, helicopter companies serving the Principality from risk areas have been asked to carry out temperature checks on their passengers. In the event of a fever higher than 38°, a decision will be taken in conjunction with the company and the Monaco Civil Aviation Authority. Finally, CAM buses will now be cleaned and disinfected twice daily, and hand sanitiser will be available on board buses from next week. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207130623/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200311,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"The sectors that are most affected are the tourism, events, hotel and restaurant industries. To support businesses experiencing difficulties, in addition to the social measures which have already been introduced (deferred payment of social security contributions and use of temporary lay-offs), the Government has decided to reactivate COMED, the Committee for Assistance to Businesses in Difficulty, which was set up in 1996 and last activated in a significant way in 2008 during the global financial crisis (and to a lesser extent during the more recent work on Rue Caroline). This ad hoc committee will be able to assess businesses’ state of health, propose a recovery plan if applicable and open up access to an interest-free loan. From tomorrow, information on these support measures will be available to companies through the Welcome Office when a dedicated telephone number (98 98 98 99) and email address covid19entreprises@gouv.mc are launched. A dedicated webpage will also be online very soon (www.spe.gouv.mc ). http://web.archive.org/web/20201203124714/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"In consultation with H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, the Prince's Government has decided, as of Monday 16 March and until further notice, to close crèches and educational establishments (primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, higher education establishments, etc.) in the Principality. https://archive.fo/YW0y7" Monaco,MCO,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"A decision was made that, from midnight yesterday, all public places that are not essential to the functioning of the country will close until further notice. The following will remain open: food markets and shops pharmacies newsagents filling stations and banks All other commercial businesses (including restaurants, cafés, concert halls, cinemas, casinos and discos) will need to implement this measure. Places of worship will remain open. In parallel, the Prince’s Government is recommending the introduction of teleworking to enable economic activity to continue while responding to child-care needs. In the case of commuters, this is a consistent response to the gradual winding down of public transport services, particularly rail services (SNCF and Thello). http://web.archive.org/web/20201207133041/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Weekend-summary-Principality-strengthens-measures-to-contain-COVID-19-epidemic" Monaco,MCO,20200315,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A decision was made that, from midnight yesterday, all public places that are not essential to the functioning of the country will close until further notice. The following will remain open: food markets and shops pharmacies newsagents filling stations and banks All other commercial businesses (including restaurants, cafés, concert halls, cinemas, casinos and discos) will need to implement this measure. Places of worship will remain open. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207133041/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Weekend-summary-Principality-strengthens-measures-to-contain-COVID-19-epidemic" Monaco,MCO,20200315,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Vigilance is essential with regard to the vulnerable population of elderly people. Certain measures have been taken in homes and facilities for elderly people. These are the same measures that are routinely taken in the event of flu or gastroenteritis epidemics: limiting all outside interventions in facilities, restricting family visits to residents, and banning gatherings for large events, preferring instead smaller-scale gatherings confined to individual floors. “These are all measures that follow the principle of civic mindedness and responsibility on the part of each one of us, and they will enable us to protect the older members of our society,” said Benoîte de Sevelinges, Director of Princess Grace Hospital. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207130623/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200315,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"CAM buses will now be cleaned and disinfected twice daily, and hand sanitizer will be available on board buses from next week. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207130623/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200315,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Principality of Monaco has now entered a phase of slowing the spread of the virus, in line with neighbouring regions. It is important to remember that the virus does not circulate alone, it is the movement of people which makes a pandemic possible. For this reason, the Prince’s Government, at the instruction of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, has taken a series of measures that are required to protect the national community. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207133041/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Weekend-summary-Principality-strengthens-measures-to-contain-COVID-19-epidemic" Monaco,MCO,20200315,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Still in place." Monaco,MCO,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Still in place." Monaco,MCO,20200316,E1: Income support,1,1,"As part of measures aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus, the Prince’s Government has decided to temporarily close crèches and schools until further notice. Parents affected who have children aged under 16 (or 18 in the case of children with disabilities) and who are affiliated to the Social Services Compensation Fund (CCSS) or the State Medical Benefits Office (SPME) must, as a first step, discuss with their employer the possibility of switching to home working for the duration of the closure. Any refusal on the part of the employer must be justified. Parents who are not able to take advantage of home working can receive paid sick leave, provided that the other parent is not temporarily laid off from their employment. Only one parent may take leave in this situation, however the leave can be split between them. Employers are asked to continue to pay their employees’ salaries. Other categories of people covered by the Principality’s social security schemes should contact their Monegasque health insurance provider for details of the applicable provisions. Procedure: - the employee or public official should contact their employer and assess any options for home working that could be put in place; - if home working can be implemented, the specific procedure on “Home Working”, dated 12 March 2020, applies. See: https://www.gouv.mc/Action-Gouvernementale/Coronavirus-Covid-2019 and https://service-public-entreprises.gouv.mc/Emploi-et-social/Reglementation-du-travail/COVID19-Travail-a-distance/COVID19-Procedure-de-travail-a-distance - if home working cannot be implemented, the employer must declare the employee absent from work and staying at home using the appropriate form, which should be submitted directly to the CCSS or SPME as required (see attached documents); - compensation can be paid once this declaration has been made, including: * daily allowances * and, where appropriate, continued payment of salary by the employer from the first day of leave, without delay. Daily allowances will be paid by the CCSS or SPME under the following conditions: - Only parents of children under 16 on the date that leave begins are covered by this measure. The age limit is set at 18 for children with disabilities who receive care at a specialist institution which is set to close. - The parent must be affiliated to a Monegasque social security organisation. - Only one parent (or guardian) may be granted leave. To this end, the employee must provide their employer with a sworn statement certifying that they alone are requesting leave for this purpose. - Leave may be shared between parents. It can be split by filling in a request for each leave period. - There must be no option for the company to offer the employee concerned the opportunity to work from home during this period: leave must be the only possible solution. The declaration completed by the employer does not result in automatic payment of compensation to the affected employees. Allowances will be paid once the CCSS/SPME and Department of Employment have verified the information provided. http://web.archive.org/web/20201203130256/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/PROCEDURE-Compensation-for-looking-after-children-at-home-following-closure-of-creches-pre-schools-and-schools-Exceptional-and-temporary-measures-due-to-COVID-19 " Monaco,MCO,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Due to the worldwide COVID-19 epidemic, Monaco has imposed severe restrictions on public life: A curfew has been in effect since Tuesday (17 March). People are only allowed to leave their homes for justified purposes, while restaurants, museums, and non-essential shops are closed throughout the country. Persons entering the country from risk areas must undergo a 14-day domestic quarantine. http://web.archive.org/web/20201216070845/https://global-monitoring.com/gm/page/events/epidemic-0002086.Eg778z0AGwE9.html?lang=en" Monaco,MCO,20200320,E1: Income support,2,1,"""PROTECTING CASH FLOW: The initial barrier measures taken on the economic and social side relate to the deferment of social security contributions and the use of full or partial temporary layoffs. As such, a decision was taken last week to introduce a two-month deferment of the payment of VAT collected by businesses for those that request it. This deferment has now been extended to three months. Only the requirement to report VAT returns remains. Internal VAT, however, as an indirect tax on consumption, will be due. With regard to financial measures, the initial actions taken as a first step will be strengthened. Extension of interest subsidy to 0% The existing measure, which stipulates that companies in the Principality financing a structural investment with a bank loan can now request an interest subsidy on this business loan, will be extended to other companies which request it. This subsidy involves reducing the interest rate charged by the bank for the duration of the loan with a lower limit fixed at the EURIBOR rate +0.75%. The interest subsidy will now be extended to a rate of 0%. In practical terms, this means that an entrepreneur, retailer, artisan, etc. who applies to their bank for a cash flow loan or an overdraft will pay a de facto interest rate of 0%. Any interest charged by the bank will be covered by the State. Creation of a €50 million credit guarantee fund This fund, which may be increased as the situation evolves, is designed to support economic development in the Principality. The amount covered by the guarantee, currently set at 65%, is being increased to 100%. This means that the State will step in to pay off loans on behalf of entrepreneurs, retailers, artisans, etc., who are not able to repay the loans that they have taken out. To date, the guarantee fund has been replenished by lending institutions and the State on an equal basis. Now, the State is taking on this responsibility. PROVIDING A MINIMUM INCOME: The Prince’s Government is aware that this situation is particularly difficult for the self-employed, and is considering the implementation of an exceptional minimum income that will be slightly higher than the Monegasque minimum wage. The self-employed will not be abandoned. COMMERCIAL RENTS FOR STATE-OWNED PROPERTIES CANCELLED: The Government has introduced an exceptional measure for retailers occupying state-owned premises. They will be exempt from paying all rent and charges for the entire second quarter of 2020. This is a cancellation of the payment due, not a deferment. Those who have paid rent for March will be reimbursed. Office and industrial businesses continue to operate, some at a more reduced rate than others, but all will experience a negative impact on their business and revenue. With assistance from the Monaco Order of Accountants (OECM), we are now close to finalising a procedure that will help us to offer them significant support too. Finally, the Government has also decided – in anticipation of the National Council passing bill No. 1003, based on proposed law No. 238 on Monegasque nationals and their partners carrying out a business activity at home in a state-owned apartment – to exempt those liable from payment for 2020. Those who have already made part payment will be reimbursed, while anyone currently liable will be exempt. The Prince’s Government is also launching an appeal to private owners, asking them to show a sense of civic responsibility by changing or spreading out the payments due by their tenants. This is in the interests of both owners and tenants. Owners whose tenants are experiencing difficulties can and must do their bit. Owners whose tenants are bankrupt will need to face up to their responsibilities. It would be regrettable if the Government had to go further and propose that the National Council introduce legislation in this area, but no option will be excluded."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201206151817/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Prince-s-Government-presents-additional-measures-to-support-national-economy" Monaco,MCO,20200401,E1: Income support,2,1,"""From today, the Prince’s Government is introducing the Exceptional Minimum Income, a measure announced to support self-employed workers who are authorised to operate as sole traders and are experiencing a reduction in business as a result of the COVID-19 crisis to the extent that they have been entirely deprived of income. In these unprecedented economic circumstances, an Exceptional Minimum Income fixed at €1,800 will be granted to self-employed workers operating as sole traders who find themselves without an income and submit an application in accordance with the conditions set out in the legislation."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200602213847/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Applying-for-the-Exceptional-Minimum-Income" Monaco,MCO,20200410,C1: School closing,3,1,"Lockdown has been extended till 3rd May. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206170014/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Lockdown-extended-to-3-May-inclusive" Monaco,MCO,20200410,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Lockdown has been extended till 3rd May. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206170014/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Lockdown-extended-to-3-May-inclusive" Monaco,MCO,20200410,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown has been extended till 3rd May. http://web.archive.org/web/20201206170014/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Lockdown-extended-to-3-May-inclusive ""Under the lockdown measures, all individuals are required to stay at home and may only leave their homes for essential purposes. Most shops, restaurants, and bars are closed, and public gatherings are suspended. An overnight curfew remains in effect since Wednesday, March 22; individuals are prohibited from leaving their homes from 22:00 to 05:00 (local time) except in emergency situations or for work-related reasons."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201206170429/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337806/monaco-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-may-4-update-2" Monaco,MCO,20200410,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"CAM buses will now be cleaned and disinfected twice daily, and hand sanitizer will be available on board buses from next week. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207130623/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown has been extended till 3rd May. ""The Prince’s Government is aware of the effort that everyone is being asked to make. Remaining at home, particularly now that the good weather is here, requires patience and discipline, and these are being sorely tested as extensions of the lockdown are announced. The Prince’s Government would like to thank and offer its full support to all Monegasque nationals and residents during these unique times. The sole purpose of the measures that have been put in place is to protect the public from the coronavirus."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201206170014/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Lockdown-extended-to-3-May-inclusive ""Under the lockdown measures, all individuals are required to stay at home and may only leave their homes for essential purposes. Most shops, restaurants, and bars are closed, and public gatherings are suspended. An overnight curfew remains in effect since Wednesday, March 22; individuals are prohibited from leaving their homes from 22:00 to 05:00 (local time) except in emergency situations or for work-related reasons."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201206170429/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337806/monaco-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-may-4-update-2" Monaco,MCO,20200410,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Lockdown has been extended till 3rd May. ""Consequently, all travel is prohibited except for : Travel between home and place(s) of work where this is essential to carry out activities that cannot be done via teleworking, or business travel that cannot be postponed; Travel to purchase supplies required for work and basic necessities from local shops and businesses that are authorised to remain open to the public; Travel for health reasons, i.e. consultations and treatment that cannot be carried out remotely or be postponed; consultations and treatment for patients with long-term conditions; Travel for critical family reasons, to assist vulnerable people or look after children; Brief outings (of short duration) for: individual physical exercise (all group sporting activities and close contact with other people are prohibited) walking with others from your own household only looking after pets 6. Travel to comply with a legal or administrative summons; 7. Travel to take part in public interest activities at the request of the administrative authorities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201206170014/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Lockdown-extended-to-3-May-inclusive ""Under the lockdown measures, all individuals are required to stay at home and may only leave their homes for essential purposes. Most shops, restaurants, and bars are closed, and public gatherings are suspended. An overnight curfew remains in effect since Wednesday, March 22; individuals are prohibited from leaving their homes from 22:00 to 05:00 (local time) except in emergency situations or for work-related reasons."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201206170429/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337806/monaco-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-may-4-update-2" Monaco,MCO,20200410,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Transport At sea, the Principality is banning all cruise ships from calling at its port or entering its territorial waters until 30 April. “From a health care perspective, Monaco would not be capable of handling a large number of infected people on board a cruise ship,” explained the Minister of State. The cruise season was set to resume on 23 March and no less than 25 ships carrying a total of between 15,000 and 20,000 passengers were scheduled to make ports of call by the end of April. “As regards possible cruise visitors calling at other ports in the local area, we are encouraging coach companies not to offer Destination Monaco on the list of activities available to these tourists,” Serge Telle continued. In the yachting sector, the captains of vessels with a length of 24 metres or longer will now need to submit a preliminary health declaration for their crew and passengers 48 hours before mooring in the Principality. For air travel, helicopter companies serving the Principality from risk areas have been asked to carry out temperature checks on their passengers. In the event of a fever higher than 38°, a decision will be taken in conjunction with the company and the Monaco Civil Aviation Authority. Finally, CAM buses will now be cleaned and disinfected twice daily, and hand sanitiser will be available on board buses from next week. http://web.archive.org/web/20201203124714/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-information-Principality-bans-cruise-ships-until-30-April" Monaco,MCO,20200410,H2: Testing policy,1,,"People with mild symptoms are asked to self-isolate at home while being medically monitored. To date, 108 patients are being monitored by the Home Patient Follow-up Centre. The aim of this approach is to avoid overburdening hospitals and to care for these patients in the city in a way that is efficient and comfortable for them. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208132741/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/CORONAVIRUS-Six-New-Positive-Cases-Identified-in-Monaco2" Monaco,MCO,20200415,E1: Income support,2,1,"1. With regard to the Guarantee Fund, for any cash flow loan/overdraft facility application amounting to less than €50,000, lending institutions can, following completion of their internal procedures, release the funds requested by their customers without seeking prior agreement from the Guarantee Fund. The Guarantee Fund will continue to receive all files relating to loans granted by banks, which it will review and record. Where appropriate, it will also provide banks with any comments it may have. 2. The income threshold establishing the eligibility of self-employed workers operating as sole traders for payment of the Exceptional Minimum Income is now set at €12,000 per year and €3,000 per quarter, thereby increasing the number of people likely to benefit from this measure. 3. The support initially offered to small businesses (SBS) is now extended to companies registered in the Trade and Industry Register, with the exception of foreign companies, which have annual gross turnover of under €1.5 million and have, since 1 March, experienced a drop in monthly activity of at least 50% compared with the same period last year. To make things easier for businesses, applications for Business Support (BS) will be based primarily on a sworn declaration by the company’s legal or duly authorised representative. This will entitle companies to payments in April, May and June (for March, April and May) of direct state support in the amount of €5,000 per month. Details of the procedures and required documents will be provided on the Public Service for Businesses website. Within the next few days, all applications for support will be made online via the same site. 4. In the interests of fairness for those operating as sole traders, additional support in the amount of €3,200 will be paid to recipients of the Exceptional Minimum Income for March, April and May 2020. The total monthly support paid to each recipient will thus be €5,000. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208133546/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-Fourth-meeting-of-Joint-COVID-19-Monitoring-Committee-held-on-Wednesday-15-April" Monaco,MCO,20200416,H2: Testing policy,1,,"the Principality continues to carry out between 10 and 50 nasopharyngeal swabs (PCR tests) a day, working in conjunction with France. The health authorities are currently verifying whether an initial batch of 1,000 serological tests are fit for purpose: 30,000 are on their way from Germany (already supplemented by fresh stock of 20,000), and 30,000 have been ordered from China. As soon as their reliability has been confirmed, they will be used on a mass scale over the coming weeks for residents and employees, regardless of whether they have symptoms. The procedures for this have still to be defined. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208134336/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Didier-Gamerdinger-today-discusses-masks-tests-and-digital-tracing-All-residents-of-Principality-to-receive-preventive-masks" Monaco,MCO,20200416,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Digital contact-tracing being carefully considered In a bid to automate epidemiological surveys, the use of digital contact-tracing via mobile phone is being considered, drawing on the trials currently underway in Singapore, Germany and France. The Principality would only adopt such an approach on a voluntary basis, using the limited connectivity provided by Bluetooth technology. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208134336/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Didier-Gamerdinger-today-discusses-masks-tests-and-digital-tracing-All-residents-of-Principality-to-receive-preventive-masks" Monaco,MCO,20200416,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Minister of Health and Social Affairs Didier Gamerdinger today provided an update on the three criteria that will have to be met in the Principality before plans can be made for the period following lockdown: masks, tests and digital tracing. Distribution of masks to residents will begin tomorrow Like the majority of countries, the Principality of Monaco has faced difficulties in bringing in masks produced abroad. Supply lines have now been secured and stocks are guaranteed. Initially, the Monegasque authorities reserved masks for healthcare staff on a priority basis, as well as for some other workers, including those in food shops and private security guards. The Prince’s Government is now in a position to expand distribution. The stated objective is to distribute masks free of charge to all residents and employees of the Principality. For the country’s 38,000 residents, the Government has decided to rely on the manufacture of accredited washable, reusable fabric masks. It has purchased all of the “made in Monaco” output: the 800 masks produced every day by Banana Moon and 80,000 masks which have been ordered from Bettina. The latter are being manufactured at a rate of 1,000 a day, soon to be increased to 2,000. To this will be added an order of 120,000 fabric masks from two Italian companies. Distribution will begin tomorrow for people aged 65 and over, and will be managed by teams from Monaco City Hall, who already handle the distribution of meals on wheels. Each person will receive two free washable masks which can be reused for a month. Please note that a video tutorial is available via the website www.covid19.mc/en/ and will be regularly broadcast on Monaco Info to teach people how to use and look after the masks correctly. All other residents will shortly receive the same pack of masks, but by post. With regard to employees, the Government will record requests for masks submitted by various businesses. Companies will buy single-use surgical masks at cost price. The Louis II Stadium will likely serve as the collection point for business orders. These single-use masks will also be sold in chemists and authorised shops at prices regulated by the State (€2.50 for a surgical mask and €7.50 for a FPP2 mask). http://web.archive.org/web/20201208134336/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Didier-Gamerdinger-today-discusses-masks-tests-and-digital-tracing-All-residents-of-Principality-to-receive-preventive-masks" Monaco,MCO,20200428,C1: School closing,3,1,"On Tuesday 28 April, in front of Monaco Info’s cameras, the Prince’s Government unveiled details of the plan to lift the lockdown in the Principality from 4 May. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200428,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On Tuesday 28 April, in front of Monaco Info’s cameras, the Prince’s Government unveiled details of the plan to lift the lockdown in the Principality from 4 May. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200428,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On Tuesday 28 April, in front of Monaco Info’s cameras, the Prince’s Government unveiled details of the plan to lift the lockdown in the Principality from 4 May. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200428,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On Tuesday 28 April, in front of Monaco Info’s cameras, the Prince’s Government unveiled details of the plan to lift the lockdown in the Principality from 4 May. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200428,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On Tuesday 28 April, in front of Monaco Info’s cameras, the Prince’s Government unveiled details of the plan to lift the lockdown in the Principality from 4 May. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On Tuesday 28 April, in front of Monaco Info’s cameras, the Prince’s Government unveiled details of the plan to lift the lockdown in the Principality from 4 May. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200428,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On Tuesday 28 April, in front of Monaco Info’s cameras, the Prince’s Government unveiled details of the plan to lift the lockdown in the Principality from 4 May. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"PHASE 1: From 4 May Schools will not open in phase 1. all shops (one person/4 m2), with the exception of cafés, restaurants and hotels, can open places of worship will be open (maintaining a safe distance of 1.5 m from others + mask) hairdressers, beauty salons and healthcare practices can open by appointment only private and public construction sites can resume activity take-away sales will continue (with management of queues) the Monegasque Bus Company (CAM) will resume a normal service cruise ship ports of call will be banned private vessels will be authorised to leave the port there will be a partial resumption of traffic at the heliport (private charters) finally, the civil service will resume its activities, while continuing to prioritise teleworking and videoconferencing. However, departments that generally deal directly with the public will reopen their doors. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"PHASE 1: From 4 May all shops (one person/4 m2), with the exception of cafés, restaurants and hotels, can open places of worship will be open (maintaining a safe distance of 1.5 m from others + mask) hairdressers, beauty salons and healthcare practices can open by appointment only private and public construction sites can resume activity take-away sales will continue (with management of queues) the Monegasque Bus Company (CAM) will resume a normal service cruise ship ports of call will be banned private vessels will be authorised to leave the port there will be a partial resumption of traffic at the heliport (private charters) finally, the civil service will resume its activities, while continuing to prioritise teleworking and videoconferencing. However, departments that generally deal directly with the public will reopen their doors. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"PHASE 1: From 4 May all shops (one person/4 m2), with the exception of cafés, restaurants and hotels, can open places of worship will be open (maintaining a safe distance of 1.5 m from others + mask) hairdressers, beauty salons and healthcare practices can open by appointment only private and public construction sites can resume activity take-away sales will continue (with management of queues) the Monegasque Bus Company (CAM) will resume a normal service cruise ship ports of call will be banned private vessels will be authorised to leave the port there will be a partial resumption of traffic at the heliport (private charters) finally, the civil service will resume its activities, while continuing to prioritise teleworking and videoconferencing. However, departments that generally deal directly with the public will reopen their doors. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200504,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"PHASE 1: From 4 May the Monegasque Bus Company (CAM) will resume a normal service cruise ship ports of call will be banned private vessels will be authorised to leave the port there will be a partial resumption of traffic at the heliport (private charters) http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"PHASE 1: From 4 May all shops (one person/4 m2), with the exception of cafés, restaurants and hotels, can open places of worship will be open (maintaining a safe distance of 1.5 m from others + mask) hairdressers, beauty salons and healthcare practices can open by appointment only private and public construction sites can resume activity take-away sales will continue (with management of queues) the Monegasque Bus Company (CAM) will resume a normal service cruise ship ports of call will be banned private vessels will be authorised to leave the port there will be a partial resumption of traffic at the heliport (private charters) finally, the civil service will resume its activities, while continuing to prioritise teleworking and videoconferencing. However, departments that generally deal directly with the public will reopen their doors. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"PHASE 1: From 4 May the Monegasque Bus Company (CAM) will resume a normal service cruise ship ports of call will be banned private vessels will be authorized to leave the port there will be a partial resumption of traffic at the heliport (private charters) http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200504,C8: International travel controls,3,,"PHASE 1: From 4 May the Monegasque Bus Company (CAM) will resume a normal service cruise ship ports of call will be banned private vessels will be authorized to leave the port there will be a partial resumption of traffic at the heliport (private charters) http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200511,C1: School closing,2,1,"PHASE 2: From 11 May There will be a gradual and partial return to school, focusing on classes with exams coming up and complying with a strict set of health guidelines: all teachers and pupils will need to wear masks, there will be no school meals or sports lessons and classes will operate in smaller groups. The schedule for the return to school will be as follows: 11 May: return of lycée pupils (Year 12 (1ère), Year 13 (Terminale) and BTS students) 18 May: return of college pupils (Year 7 (6ème), Year 10 (3ème) and special needs students) 25 May: return of primary school pupils (Year 2 (CP) and Year 6 (CM2) pupils) All other classes will remain off school and will continue their education remotely Nursery schools, crèches and the Academy of Music will remain closed http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In phase 2 reopening, the workplace reopening policy remains the same. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step " Monaco,MCO,20200511,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In phase 2 reopening, the public events policy remains the same. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step " Monaco,MCO,20200511,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"In phase 2 reopening, the public transport policy remains the same. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step " Monaco,MCO,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In phase 2 reopening, it is recommended to stay at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step " Monaco,MCO,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In phase 2 reopening, the internal movement policy remains the same. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step " Monaco,MCO,20200511,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In phase 2 reopening, the international travel policy remains the same. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step " Monaco,MCO,20200514,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"During this first phase, shops have been able to reopen if they can comply with strict health rules such as a maximum capacity of one person per four square metres and mandatory wearing of masks. They are also required to supply hand sanitiser. As of today, almost all shops are open. The major retailers that depend on France, and which had waited a few days before opening their stores, are now operational. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214132315/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-Eighth-meeting-of-Joint-Monitoring-Committee" Monaco,MCO,20200514,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Overall, footfall is far below the levels seen in May during previous years, given the cancellation of events and cruises as well as the fact that restaurants are still not open. Initial estimates suggest that footfall is down by around 60%. This decline is slightly less pronounced at the moment in shops selling essential items, for example shops selling clothing, home computer equipment, domestic appliances, telephone equipment, toys and personal services (hairdressing, beauty services). http://web.archive.org/web/20201214132315/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-Eighth-meeting-of-Joint-Monitoring-Committee" Monaco,MCO,20200514,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"This gradual resumption of activity is also reflected in traffic in the Principality, which, however, is still moderate. The use of public car parks remains down on the same period last year. As of 10 a.m. on Monday 11 May, only the Engelin, Testimonio and Square Gastaud car parks were full. Overall, car park use on 12 May stayed at around 65% of the occupancy recorded during a reference week in March 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214132315/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-Eighth-meeting-of-Joint-Monitoring-Committee" Monaco,MCO,20200514,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The Prince’s Government also announced that the sun deck on the Port Hercule sea wall would be opened up to the public from Saturday 16 May. Only active use of the sun deck in compliance with distancing rules will be authorised. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214132315/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-Eighth-meeting-of-Joint-Monitoring-Committee" Monaco,MCO,20200514,E1: Income support,2,1,"Since their introduction almost six weeks ago, the grants (Exceptional Minimum Income and Business Support) jointly developed by the Government and the National Council have proven to be highly effective. Current recipients will automatically receive support payments in June (for the month of May), without the need to apply and despite the fact that many are likely to have resumed their activity. Conversely, no new applications received after 15 May will be approved. The Joint Monitoring Committee is now keen to focus on those sectors of the economy that have been hit particularly hard by the crisis, or which are still subject to administrative closures. Targeted long-term support measures will be developed for these sectors. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214132315/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-Eighth-meeting-of-Joint-Monitoring-Committee" Monaco,MCO,20200514,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Starting next week (excluding Sunday), the Prince’s Government will kick off its COVID-19 serological testing campaign for the country’s entire population, followed by employees who work in Monaco. The campaign will cover a total of 90,000 people. In a bid to manage the flow of people to be tested, a decision has been taken to organise the process in alphabetical order by family for all residents aged 5 years and over.* The campaign is based on two principles: Testing is voluntary. People who do not wish to be tested will not be tested. Testing is free. All costs associated with the tests (both rapid diagnostic and PCR tests) and any blood samples required will be borne by the State. An official letter signed by the Minister of State will be sent to each household explaining the campaign and its implementation (see attachment). https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Principality-to-launch-mass-testing-campaign-from-next-week" Monaco,MCO,20200514,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"By sometime in June, all of Monaco will have been tested. To date, more than 700 targeted individuals who have had exposure have been tested as the first step in an epidemiological survey of the Principality. The results showed that less than 2% had had contact with the virus. These initial figures, which still have to be refined, are encouraging, as they show that the lockdown in the Principality considerably slowed the spread of the virus in Monaco. http://web.archive.org/web/20201214132315/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/COVID-19-Eighth-meeting-of-Joint-Monitoring-Committee" Monaco,MCO,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"PHASE 2: From 11 May There will be a gradual and partial return to school, focusing on classes with exams coming up and complying with a strict set of health guidelines: all teachers and pupils will need to wear masks, there will be no school meals or sports lessons and classes will operate in smaller groups. The schedule for the return to school will be as follows: 11 May: return of lycée pupils (Year 12 (1ère), Year 13 (Terminale) and BTS students) 18 May: return of college pupils (Year 7 (6ème), Year 10 (3ème) and special needs students) 25 May: return of primary school pupils (Year 2 (CP) and Year 6 (CM2) pupils) All other classes will remain off school and will continue their education remotely Nursery schools, crèches and the Academy of Music will remain closed http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200520,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 2 June, business will resume in several sectors of the economy, on condition that barrier measures and physical distancing are implemented. https://archive.fo/IAJwq" Monaco,MCO,20200520,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The following will not reopen on 2 June and will remain closed until there is a further improvement in the health situation: cinemas (except outdoor screenings), discos, gyms and spa pools. Recreational swimming pools will be considered on a case-by-case basis. https://archive.fo/IAJwq" Monaco,MCO,20200525,C1: School closing,2,1,"PHASE 2: From 11 May There will be a gradual and partial return to school, focusing on classes with exams coming up and complying with a strict set of health guidelines: all teachers and pupils will need to wear masks, there will be no school meals or sports lessons and classes will operate in smaller groups. The schedule for the return to school will be as follows: 11 May: return of lycée pupils (Year 12 (1ère), Year 13 (Terminale) and BTS students) 18 May: return of college pupils (Year 7 (6ème), Year 10 (3ème) and special needs students) 25 May: return of primary school pupils (Year 2 (CP) and Year 6 (CM2) pupils) All other classes will remain off school and will continue their education remotely Nursery schools, crèches and the Academy of Music will remain closed http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"With regard to the strengthened provisions for total temporary layoff (CTTR), the current system will be maintained in full until the end of June, at which point it will be reassessed with a view to making possible changes in line with developments in the economic situation. Almost all shops and businesses will have resumed their operations, so this will be the time to evaluate the reality of the economic recovery. The Government and members of the National Council appealed to recipients’ sense of responsibility in view of the significant financial efforts made by the State. Finally, the Committee members discussed phase 3 of the lockdown easing, which will begin on 2 June with the conditional reopening of restaurants and bars, museums and exhibition halls, beaches and sun decks, some arts activities, casinos, gaming rooms and convention centres. https://archive.fo/WRu8G" Monaco,MCO,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"With regard to the strengthened provisions for total temporary layoff (CTTR), the current system will be maintained in full until the end of June, at which point it will be reassessed with a view to making possible changes in line with developments in the economic situation. Almost all shops and businesses will have resumed their operations, so this will be the time to evaluate the reality of the economic recovery. The Government and members of the National Council appealed to recipients’ sense of responsibility in view of the significant financial efforts made by the State. Finally, the Committee members discussed phase 3 of the lockdown easing, which will begin on 2 June with the conditional reopening of restaurants and bars, museums and exhibition halls, beaches and sun decks, some arts activities, casinos, gaming rooms and convention centres. https://archive.fo/WRu8G" Monaco,MCO,20200529,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"With regard to the strengthened provisions for total temporary layoff (CTTR), the current system will be maintained in full until the end of June, at which point it will be reassessed with a view to making possible changes in line with developments in the economic situation. Almost all shops and businesses will have resumed their operations, so this will be the time to evaluate the reality of the economic recovery. The Government and members of the National Council appealed to recipients’ sense of responsibility in view of the significant financial efforts made by the State. Finally, the Committee members discussed phase 3 of the lockdown easing, which will begin on 2 June with the conditional reopening of restaurants and bars, museums and exhibition halls, beaches and sun decks, some arts activities, casinos, gaming rooms and convention centres. https://archive.fo/WRu8G" Monaco,MCO,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"With regard to the strengthened provisions for total temporary layoff (CTTR), the current system will be maintained in full until the end of June, at which point it will be reassessed with a view to making possible changes in line with developments in the economic situation. Almost all shops and businesses will have resumed their operations, so this will be the time to evaluate the reality of the economic recovery. The Government and members of the National Council appealed to recipients’ sense of responsibility in view of the significant financial efforts made by the State. Finally, the Committee members discussed phase 3 of the lockdown easing, which will begin on 2 June with the conditional reopening of restaurants and bars, museums and exhibition halls, beaches and sun decks, some arts activities, casinos, gaming rooms and convention centres. https://archive.fo/WRu8G" Monaco,MCO,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In phase 2 reopening, the internal movement policy remains the same. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step " Monaco,MCO,20200529,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In phase 2 reopening, the international travel policy remains the same. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208140324/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Lifting-the-lockdown-in-the-Principality-step-by-step" Monaco,MCO,20200529,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200529,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200531,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200531,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200531,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Phase 3 in the gradual easing of lockdown in the Principality: restaurants, bars, museums and casinos to reopen on 2 June. http://web.archive.org/web/20201216080021/https://en.gouv.mc/Policy-Practice/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Phase-3-in-the-gradual-easing-of-lockdown-in-the-Principality-restaurants-bars-museums-and-casinos-to-reopen-on-2-June " Monaco,MCO,20200606,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Saturday 6 June, the following will once more be open to the public: • Children’s playgrounds (slides, swings, climbing frames and various attractions); • Self-service, outdoor sports equipment; • Private and public swimming pools. https://archive.fo/jk42R" Monaco,MCO,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200612,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From 12 June, concert halls and indoor cinema screens will be allowed to reopen. Audience members will need to wear masks and occupancy will need to be restricted to every second seat on staggered rows. https://archive.fo/jk42R" Monaco,MCO,20200613,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Generally speaking, authorised gatherings in public spaces will be able to include up to ten people, rather than five currently, although the health authorities continue to recommend maintaining a distance of 1.5 metres. https://archive.fo/T7b2o" Monaco,MCO,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 15 June, gyms will be allowed to gradually resume their activities. Starting on this date, gym operators will be invited to submit their proposals for implementing public health recommendations. Only once these measures have been approved by the health authorities will individual gyms be allowed to reopen to the public. https://archive.fo/jk42R" Monaco,MCO,20200701,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200701,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200731,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200731,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200731,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200731,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change." Monaco,MCO,20200831,C1: School closing,3,1, Monaco,MCO,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,, Moldova,MDA,20200124,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"First public statement of the Moldovan government regarding the COVID-19 virus following a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Moldova. It discusses the symptoms of COVID-19 and urges caution to Moldovan citizens that experience symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200524153140/https://msmps.gov.md/ro/content/msmps-informeaza-asupra-situatiei-epidemiologice-cu-privire-la-infectia-cu-coronavirusul-de" Moldova,MDA,20200224,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Government of Moldova starts to publish press releases regarding coronavirus developments. Could not find evidence of a full-blown information campaign. https://gov.md/en/comunicate-presa?page=4" Moldova,MDA,20200226,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""'Special thermal scanners are measuring body temperature, people perceive this procedure with understanding, thanking for responsible approach,' said the head of state."" - https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.infotag.md/populis-en/282846/" Moldova,MDA,20200226,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Customers of Moldovan mobile phone operators received an SMS from the government, urging to take pre-cautionary measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19. If citizens feel unwell they should call their doctors and if they returned from a risk area, then they should call 112. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.facebook.com/protectiesocialamoldova/photos/a.238238852896720/2744711862249394/?type=3&theater/" Moldova,MDA,20200308,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200322105337/https://msmps.gov.md/ro/content/republica-moldova-fost-confirmat-primul-caz-de-coronavirus-se-iau-masuri-pentru-limitarea" Moldova,MDA,20200309,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There isn't much information on contact tracing, but it seems contacts from the first case were traced. https://web.archive.org/save/https://seenews.com/news/moldova-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-690076" Moldova,MDA,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The local public authorities, the administrators of the leisure, recreation, sports halls, sports centers, swimming pools, fitness rooms, theaters, cinemas, concert halls, museums, and other units for training and recreation will ensure the cessation of organized activities, including in the recreation and leisure places on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, until 01.04.2020. https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/web/20200320225458/https://msmps.gov.md/ro/content/fost-instituit-cod-rosu-de-alerta-legatura-cu-evolutia-situatiei-epidemiologice-privind" Moldova,MDA,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Red alert and bans gatherings more than 50 people http://web.archive.org/web/20200502102300/https://msmps.gov.md/ro/content/fost-instituit-cod-rosu-de-alerta-legatura-cu-evolutia-situatiei-epidemiologice-privind" Moldova,MDA,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322151/moldova-government-bans-flights-to-and-from-italy-and-announces-entry-restrictions-march-10-update-1 -- ""As of Tuesday, March 10, Moldova has banned all flights to and from Italy amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.""" Moldova,MDA,20200311,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200416162108/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322151/moldova-government-bans-flights-to-and-from-italy-and-announces-entry-restrictions-march-10-update-1" Moldova,MDA,20200311,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Schools are closed as of 11 March https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322151/moldova-government-bans-flights-to-and-from-italy-and-announces-entry-restrictions-march-10-update-1" Moldova,MDA,20200311,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Labs equiped with testing capacity https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.publika.md/which-laboratory-in-moldova-capable-of-testing-for-covid-19_2661272.html" Moldova,MDA,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://parlament.md/Actualitate/Noutati/tabid/89/NewsId/2374/language/ro-RO/Default.aspx" Moldova,MDA,20200317,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Moldova closes its borders as of 17 March 2020 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-moldova/moldova-shuts-borders-halts-international-flights-over-coronavirus-ria-idUSKBN2120IZ" Moldova,MDA,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"State of emergency declared. In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Moldova’s parliament has declared a state of emergency for a period of 60 days, until May 16. Moldova has closed borders with Romania and Ukraine and suspended all international flights. https://1tv.ge/en/news/moldova-declares-a-state-of-emergency-amid-covid-19-outbreak/ " Moldova,MDA,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 21 March, the government declared a state of emergency for one month, shutting down all “non-essential” commerce and banning public gatherings of more than nine people: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502103541/https://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_the_coronavirus_in_eastern_europe_avoiding_another_chernobyl" Moldova,MDA,20200323,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Transnistria has declared to shut down all public transport in the hope of diminishing and limiting internal movement in the contested region. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522155037/https://novostipmr.com/ru/news/20-03-23/obshchestvennyy-transport-vremenno-prekrashchaet-svoyu-rabotu" Moldova,MDA,20200324,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200414211815/https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-records-26-new-covid-19-cases-as-kyiv-shuts-all-public-transportation/30503568.html" Moldova,MDA,20200324,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Residents were instructed to stay at home and can only leave only for work or to shop for food."" - https://web.archive.org/web/20200414211815/https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-records-26-new-covid-19-cases-as-kyiv-shuts-all-public-transportation/30503568.html" Moldova,MDA,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Residents were instructed to stay at home and can only leave only for work or to shop for food."" - https://web.archive.org/web/20200414211815/https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-records-26-new-covid-19-cases-as-kyiv-shuts-all-public-transportation/30503568.html" Moldova,MDA,20200403,E1: Income support,1,0,"""The government will also assist businesses that have suspended their activities (fully or partially) by refunding personal income taxes and social security contributions up to 100%. Those that had to stop their operations due to decision of authorities will receive a subsidy amounting to 100% of their income tax, social security and health contributions, and other compulsory state payments. Persons who have worked for at least nine months at one enterprise and have lost their jobs will be paid from 60 to 80% of their final salary. Banks were also incentivised to delay payment deadlines and/or the amounts of due payments on loans until 30 June.""https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/covid-19-crisis-response-in-eu-eastern-partner-countries/" Moldova,MDA,20200403,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Banks are allowed to instigate payment holidays until June 30. Income tax payments have been suspended. https://www.ebrd.com/where-we-are/moldova/overview.html;https://www.ebrd.com/where-we-are/moldova/overview.html" Moldova,MDA,20200409,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since i could not understand PDF Documents on website of MInistry of Health so i am leaving it provisional" Moldova,MDA,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," ban public gatherings: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_the_coronavirus_in_eastern_europe_avoiding_another_chernobyl" Moldova,MDA,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://seenews.com/news/coronavirus-cases-in-moldova-rise-to-3408-death-toll-reaches-101-696551 https://web.archive.org/web/20200414211815/https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-records-26-new-covid-19-cases-as-kyiv-shuts-all-public-transportation/30503568.html Since March 23, Moldova's emergency situations committee has banned people older than 63 years from leaving their home except to go to work, buy medicines or food or walk their pets. On March 17, Moldova's parliament declared a countrywide state of emergency, in force until May 16." Moldova,MDA,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Quarantining of some villages: Quarantine regime was established in the settlements Etulia and Cismichioi, southern Vulcanesti district. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502103541/https://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_the_coronavirus_in_eastern_europe_avoiding_another_chernobyl" Moldova,MDA,20200420,E1: Income support,1,0,"""The government will subsidize 100% of the income tax and social contributions for employees in enterprises that had to stop working because of the declared state of emergency, and 60% to other enterprises. • Individual entrepreneurs will be reimbursed for social contributions during the state of emergency"". ""Unemployment benefits were increased to the level of minimum wage"" https://www.ebrd.com/where-we-are/moldova/overview.html" Moldova,MDA,20200430,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Suspected cases are tested in order to classify and report them based on standard procedures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517130545/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/moldova/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section" Moldova,MDA,20200430,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing (active case funding among family members and in places of work/study) and database handling are conducted by the epidemiologists. Medical supervision during 14 days self-isolation at home is provided by the primary care doctors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517170855/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/moldova/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4%20Monitoring%20and%20surveillance&Type=Section" Moldova,MDA,20200506,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""The Moldovan State Tax Service May 6 clarified that businesses that have totally or partially ceased their activity due to the coronavirus pandemic are eligible for a tax subsidy of: 1) 100 percent of the amount of income taxes and fees due for taxpayers ordered to cease by specified Moldovan government agencies; or 2) 60 percent of the amount of income taxes and fees due for taxpayers that have ceased activity for reasons other than by government order. Eligible businesses may apply for the subsidies by electronically filing applications to the tax authorities""https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/moldova-tax-agency-clarifies-tax-subsidies-for-businesses-due-to-coronavirus" Moldova,MDA,20200515,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The nation-wide ban has been extended until 30 June 2020, under the same provision as previously indicated in March https://web.archive.org/web/20200524164007/https://gov.md/sites/default/files/postanovlenie_no_11_ot_15.05.2020_g._nacionalnoy_chrezvychaynoy_komissii_obshchestvennogo_zdorovya.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20200515,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"masks4all.co records that mask wearing has become compulsory in 'All Indoor Public Places' in Moldova since 7 May. voanews.com, however, reported that, 'While authorities imposed a number of restrictions after May 15, like the mandatory wearing of protective masks on public transportation and in public institutions, the rules often weren't respected even by authorities.' Since the link given by masks4all.co is constantly updated and I cannot find the official announcement, I chose to use the date provided in voanews.com. https://archive.vn/IrZIr" Moldova,MDA,20200516,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"State of emergency restrictions are being lifted. People can now go to markets, or to the park in groups of three: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213225340/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-moldova-downgrades-state-emergency-may-15-lifting-some-restrictions" Moldova,MDA,20200710,C1: School closing,3,1,"On July 10, 2020, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) announced that the educational process is suspended until 1 August 2020. However the admissions processes for vocational and higher education institutions will continue. https://archive.vn/vuF0Y" Moldova,MDA,20200710,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On July 10, 2020, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) announced that activities in theatres, cinemas, and concert halls remains forbidden until 1 August 2020. It is allowed to organise mass meeting ’with a single character’ with participation of less than 50 people in compliance with public health measures and away from public institutions and other places at high risk of infection. It is obligatory to keep a contact list of participants. A resumption of outdoor sports training and competitions is also announced, with limited number of spectators and in compliance with public health measures. https://archive.vn/vuF0Y" Moldova,MDA,20200710,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On July 10, 2020, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) announced that it is prohibited to be in public places (forests, parks, alleys, beaches etc.) in groups of more than 3 people until 1 August 2020 (with the possibility of extension). Observance of 1 meter distance remains mandatory. The use of children’s playgrounds, sports fields, amusement parks and leisure areas is prohibited. https://archive.vn/vuF0Y" Moldova,MDA,20200710,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"From 10 July, policy updates appear to indicate that stay at home requirements are indicated for people over 63 years of age: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213230603/https://gov.md/sites/default/files/hotarirea_cnesp_nr.20_10.07.2020.pdf " Moldova,MDA,20200710,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On July 10, 2020, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) announced that Borders remain closed for non-Moldovan residents until 1 August 2020. The following exceptions hold; family members of Moldovan citizens, persons holding a long-stay visa, a residence permit or a document equivalent to a residence permit issued by the authorities, persons traveling in the professional interest, evidenced by a visa, residence permit or other equivalent document; members of diplomatic missions and consular offices accredited in the Republic of Moldova, of international organizations / missions, as well as members of their families or personnel who can provide humanitarian aid; persons in transit, including those repatriated as a result of consular protection; and persons traveling for health and humanitarian reasons. Those who do return must complete an epidemiological file and quarantine for fourteen days upon arrival. With some exceptions: drivers and service personnel of road transport vehicles, freight and road vehicles transporting people for a fee, crews and aircraft / ship service personnel and brigades and service personnel of train sets; persons traveling for health or humanitarian reasons, including the companion, as the case may be (with the presentation of the confirmatory documents); pupils / students, enrolled in foreign educational units / institutions the borders of our country, which have to take tests or examinations at the end of the cycles of middle school / high school / higher education; persons traveling in the professional interest, proven by visa, permit residence permit or other confirmatory document; cross-border workers; members of diplomatic missions and consular posts accredited in Republic of Moldova, of international organizations / missions, as well as members their families or personnel who can provide humanitarian aid; people in transit. https://archive.vn/vuF0Y https://web.archive.org/web/20200713160030/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova https://www.itf-oecd.org/sites/default/files/docs/md-measures-covid19_7.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20200717,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Masks are required on public transport.https://web.archive.org/web/20200727230419/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova/coronavirus" Moldova,MDA,20200717,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Social distancing and mask wearing measures are in place for public spaces, however, there is no requirement to stay at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727230419/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova/coronavirus" Moldova,MDA,20200717,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No local travel restrictions in Moldova. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727230419/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova/coronavirus" Moldova,MDA,20200717,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From 30th of June, Moldova has opened borders to non-citizens. Quarantine is required for 14 days on entry. Most border crossings with Ukraine and Romania remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727230631/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova/entry-requirements" Moldova,MDA,20200717,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public Information campaign appears organised with posters giving specific advice and instructions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727231717/https://msmps.gov.md/minister/comunicare/covid-19/" Moldova,MDA,20200808,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency still in place." Moldova,MDA,20200808,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"State of emergency still in place." Moldova,MDA,20200808,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Required cancellation of indoor activities is still in place but regulations on outdoor activities have been relaxed and certain events with an attendance of under 50 people are now allowed to proceed. ""From 1 August, it is allowed: -Organization of cultural events, outdoors, by theatrical-concert and cinema institutions, accredited by MECC. The event will be attended by a maximum of 50 spectators. -Conducting festive events, with a unique character, except for weddings and celebrations, in public catering units, with the participation of less than 50 people, in compliance with public health measures"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200816074447/https://msmps.gov.md/comunicare/noutati/starea-de-urgenta-in-republica-moldova-se-prelungeste-pana-la-31-august/" Moldova,MDA,20200808,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restrictions still in place. ""Is prohibited: Being in public places (forests, parks, alleys, beaches, etc.), in groups of more than 3 people. Observance of the social / physical distance of 1 (one) meter remains mandatory, regardless of the number of people present in public places."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200816074447/https://msmps.gov.md/comunicare/noutati/starea-de-urgenta-in-republica-moldova-se-prelungeste-pana-la-31-august/" Moldova,MDA,20200826,C1: School closing,3,1,"The National Commission for Public Health of Moldova decided on 26 August ""to extend the state of emergency in public health by 15 September"". Meanwhile, the Commission decided that ""from 1 September the school and preschool institutions will be reopened under clear instructions and with strict observance of the sanitary-epidemiological norms. If they do not meet the required conditions, they will not get operating license"". https://archive.vn/GRz2Q" Moldova,MDA,20200902,C1: School closing,1,1,"The Minister of Education, Culture and Research established that schools remain open. The Minister further provided seven models to which schools can decide to adhere, from full school attendance in Model 1 to teaching exclusively online in connection with the quarantine situation in the locality or institution in Model 6. In case of school attendance, several COVID measures are in place including social distance of 1.5 meters and 4 sq.m per student. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118112541/https://mecc.gov.md/ro/content/ministrul-igor-sarov-prezentat-datele-privind-modul-de-desfasurare-procesului-educational" Moldova,MDA,20200916,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On 11 September, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) ruled 'to extend the emergency state in the public health sector [which was extended to 15 September in late August] till 30 September'. Meanwhile, the restriction on the organization of weddings and christening parties were removed. 'These events are allowed with condition of participation of a smaller number than 50 people and with the strict observance of the anti-epidemic measures. And group meetings are allowed to be organized (not more than 50 people).' https://archive.vn/h91L2" Moldova,MDA,20200916,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 11 September, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) ruled 'to extend the emergency state in the public health sector [which was extended to 15 September in late August] till 30 September. ... People coming to Moldova from the green zone countries, but who cross states described as being in the red zone, will fill in an epidemiological card and will stay in self-isolation regime for 14 days.' https://archive.vn/h91L2 " Moldova,MDA,20200924,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"'Specialized agricultural exhibitions, festivals and fairs [and] activities, with the presence of spectators, inside the theater-concert institutions and houses of culture' are allowed to be hold in accordance with certain safety measures. 'The number of spectators will be limited to 50% of the capacity of the halls, respecting the distance between people of at least 1.5 meters. Wearing masks will be mandatory throughout the event, which will not exceed 2 hours.' https://archive.vn/5cSLJ" Moldova,MDA,20200925,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to the Decision No 31 from 24 September 2020 of the National Commission for Emergency in Public Health there are a series of relaxations to the limitations imposed before. These permissions are organization of exhibitions and fairs in open air with following of the sanitary measures and organization of cultural events (theatres, concerts) in inside/closed spaces with 50% of the capacity to be used only. http://web.archive.org/web/20200929080034/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2025%20September.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20200928,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the Decision no. 31 from 24 September 2020 of the National Commission for Emergency in Public Health there are a series of relaxations to the limitations imposed before on school operations. The earlier imposed social distance in schools of 1.5 meters and 4 sq.m per student can now be reduced to 1m and 2sq.m respectively. This may imply that schools might increase the number of in-person attendance, reduce or cancel the shifts practice etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118115010/https://cancelaria.gov.md/sites/default/files/hotarirea_cnesp_nr.31_24.09.2020.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Since September 28, the state of public health emergency has been lifted. As a result, The Extraordinary National Commission for Public Health are moving to a more de-centralized risk management / alert levels at a territorial level, this will be calculated and shared by the National Agency for Public Health every 14-days (see Annex 2 of the Decision). Territorial level public health commissions will then establish public health measures based upon the agreed alert level. Overall, there is little that suggests that some stores still have to be closed; I would therefore code this as a 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008021259/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20COVID-19%20Response%20and%20Recovery%20Monlty%20Bulletin%20-%20September%202020.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20200928,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The organisation and development of festive events is allowed with the participation of less than 50 persons, in compliance with public health measures and instructions on the prevention of COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929120012/https://gov.md/sites/default/files/hotarirea_cnesp_nr.33_28.09.2020.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Mass gatherings are allowed with condition of participation of a smaller number than 50 people and with the strict observance of public health measures. The organisation of group meetings and reunions with the participation of a smaller number than 50 people is also allowed subject to the strict observance of public health measures. Gatherings cannot be held adjacent to public institutions, education, hospitals or other high-risk places of infection. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929120012/https://gov.md/sites/default/files/hotarirea_cnesp_nr.33_28.09.2020.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20200928,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is open with social distancing and mask wearing requirements. The number of people in rail and road transport in district traffic is limited proportionally to the number of seats available and for road transport in local and municipal traffic is limited to 60% of boarding capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929120012/https://gov.md/sites/default/files/hotarirea_cnesp_nr.33_28.09.2020.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20200930,E1: Income support,1,0,"According to the Social Economic Response and Recovery Plan (September version) published by UN Moldova office: n the field of social protection and basic services, the United Nations will support the Government to adopt, extend and scale-up services in several areas: Targeted social assistance to vulnerable families affected by the decrease of income from remittances, and unemployment benefits for eligible returning migrants. http://web.archive.org/web/20201004221925/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Moldova%20Covid-19_FINAL.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"On 28 September, the National Commission for Public Health established from 1 October, color-coded alert levels and that local territories could establish their own policies. Depending on the zone, individuals are in, it is recommended to stay at home (red zones). https://web.archive.org/web/20201213234816/https://msmps.gov.md/comunicare/noutati/in-unitatile-teritorial-administrative-cu-grad-de-alerta-cod-rosu-a-fost-instituita-starea-de-urgenta-in-sanatate-publica-2/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201008021259/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20COVID-19%20Response%20and%20Recovery%20Monlty%20Bulletin%20-%20September%202020.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201001,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Foreigners coming from “red zone” countries are not permitted into Moldova unless they meet one of the following exceptions: (1) immediate family members of Moldovan citizens or of foreign nationals who have been allowed to stay in Moldova; (2) persons having a visa, residency permit, or other document issued by Moldovan authorities; (3) persons traveling for “professional interest” in possession of a visa, residency permit, or other document issued by Moldovan authorities; (4) diplomats accredited to Moldova and members of international organizations and their family members; (5) personnel who can provide humanitarian aid; (6) passengers in transit, (7) pupils or students who travel for activities related to the completion, organisation or development of studies, (8) foreign nationals working as teachers in Moldova, (9) foreign journalists. The list of “red zone” countries is published by the Ministry of Health and will be updated every two weeks. Moldova requires a 14-day home stay (quarantine) for new arrivals from “red zone” countries in determined places, with exceptions including asymptomatic individuals delivering goods, crew members, students, people traveling for health or humanitarian reasons, people travelling in the professional interest with visas or residence permit or other confirmatory document, cross-border workers, diplomatic corps accredited in Moldova, foreign journalists, and passengers in transit. The Ministry of Health will update the list of countries on the “red” list every two weeks. All travelers must complete an epidemiological questionnaire (“fisa epidemiologica”) when entering Moldova and sign a statement that they will self-isolate for 14 days, if required. If the starting point is located in a classified country as a green area, and during the journey the country classified as a red zone was transited, including airport transit, then the person is considered to be coming from the red zone, needs to complete the epidemiological file and is obliged to respect the self-isolation regime of 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929120012/https://gov.md/sites/default/files/hotarirea_cnesp_nr.33_28.09.2020.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201005,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Depending on the zone, individuals are in, it is recommended to stay at home (red zones). https://web.archive.org/web/20201008021259/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20COVID-19%20Response%20and%20Recovery%20Monlty%20Bulletin%20-%20September%202020.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201005,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Depending on the zone, individuals are in, it is recommended not to travel inside the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008021259/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20COVID-19%20Response%20and%20Recovery%20Monlty%20Bulletin%20-%20September%202020.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201005,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no changes. " Moldova,MDA,20201005,H2: Testing policy,2,,"no changes " Moldova,MDA,20201005,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no changes; though this has not been changed in a while and I couldn't find anything else also about the contact tracing in Moldova? May be worth looking into more " Moldova,MDA,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"As the pandemic situation has worsened the Transnistria Region is imposing new restrictions. Events involving a large number of spectators, including those outside, have been banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018105128/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2009%20October.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201012,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"As of October 12, the authorities instituted obligatory wearing of masks for students during all the time while in institution’s premises, i.e. lectures, breaks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019214704/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2016%20October.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Starting with October 13, 2020, the General Inspectorate of the Border Police and the Customs Service, by Joint Order, will establish the activity regime of the state border crossing points, taking into account the evolution of the epidemiological situation on the territory and outside it or, after case, they will decide on the need to stop or resume the activity of the state border crossing points. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120123432/https://gov.md/sites/default/files/hotarirea_cnesp_nr.34_13.10.2020.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201022,C1: School closing,1,1,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205929/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Moldova%20-%20Coronavirus%20Disease%20-%20COVID%2019%20-%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2037%20%2823%20October%202020%29.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205929/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Moldova%20-%20Coronavirus%20Disease%20-%20COVID%2019%20-%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2037%20%2823%20October%202020%29.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205929/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Moldova%20-%20Coronavirus%20Disease%20-%20COVID%2019%20-%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2037%20%2823%20October%202020%29.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205929/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Moldova%20-%20Coronavirus%20Disease%20-%20COVID%2019%20-%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2037%20%2823%20October%202020%29.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205929/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Moldova%20-%20Coronavirus%20Disease%20-%20COVID%2019%20-%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2037%20%2823%20October%202020%29.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205929/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Moldova%20-%20Coronavirus%20Disease%20-%20COVID%2019%20-%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2037%20%2823%20October%202020%29.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205929/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Moldova%20-%20Coronavirus%20Disease%20-%20COVID%2019%20-%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2037%20%2823%20October%202020%29.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201022,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205929/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Moldova%20-%20Coronavirus%20Disease%20-%20COVID%2019%20-%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2037%20%2823%20October%202020%29.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201031,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change." Moldova,MDA,20201031,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No changes." Moldova,MDA,20201031,E1: Income support,1,0,"No changes." Moldova,MDA,20201106,C1: School closing,1,1,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201106,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201106,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201106,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201106,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201106,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201106,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201119,C1: School closing,1,1,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201119,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201119,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201119,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201119,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201119,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201119,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201119,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Weekly%20Situation%20Report%2020%20November.pdf" Moldova,MDA,20201120,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201120,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"There is some information to suggest masks are required in all public spaces, but could not find on an official government site. No policy changes found since the last decision on October 13 of the National Extraordinary Commission in Public Health. On 27 November, the Extraordinary Public Health Commission of the Chisinau municipality will hold a new meeting and will decide what measures the city hall is to take. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125043902/https://reliefweb.int/updates?advanced-search=%28PC158%29 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125044312/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125051109/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/11/20/20009208" Moldova,MDA,20201124,E1: Income support,1,0,"A comprehensive fiscal package has been adopted as per two 2020 State Budget Amendments, following several targeted fiscal measures to support businesses and vulnerable households, such as expanding unemployment benefits and strengthening existing targeted social assistance, tax relief for sectors affected by state-imposed restrictions, delaying tax payment deadlines to mid-2020, suspending tax audits and other controls, and increasing state budget allocations to the budget emergency and health funds and to a mortgage guarantee program. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125052550/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Moldova,MDA,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"A comprehensive fiscal package has been adopted as per two 2020 State Budget Amendments, following several targeted fiscal measures to support businesses and vulnerable households, such as expanding unemployment benefits and strengthening existing targeted social assistance, tax relief for sectors affected by state-imposed restrictions, delaying tax payment deadlines to mid-2020, suspending tax audits and other controls, and increasing state budget allocations to the budget emergency and health funds and to a mortgage guarantee program. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125052550/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Moldova,MDA,20201128,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) has ruled to establish emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova on the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021: Ban the activity of night clubs (disco clubs, karaoke, disco pubs), starting from 28 November. At the same time, as of 30 November, the restaurants, pubs and coffee houses will be able to work till 22:00. The public nourishment units will be banned from working in the time interval 22:00-7:00. The organization and holding of scientific conferences, sports competitions, Olympiads with the physical presence of people will be prohibited. Also, the presence of audience in theatres, movie theatres, concert halls and community centres will not be allowed. At the same time, the public and private institutions will establish a special regime of work, with only the strictly necessary staff attracted to the working place, in order to ensure the enterprises’ functionality. The distance work will have to be organized for the personnel, whose activity does not need the compulsory presence at the working place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215306/https://gov.md/en/content/national-extraordinary-public-health-commission-declares-state-emergency-public-health-all https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) has ruled to establish emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova on the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021: The Commission will allow the organization of one-off mass rallies and festive events with the participation of less than 50 people, with the observance of the public health measures and compulsory compilation of the event’s epidemiological record lists. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215306/https://gov.md/en/content/national-extraordinary-public-health-commission-declares-state-emergency-public-health-all https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) has ruled to establish emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova on the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021: Groups of more than three people are prohibited in public areas. Public parks are open, but people should not congregate in groups larger than three. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215306/https://gov.md/en/content/national-extraordinary-public-health-commission-declares-state-emergency-public-health-all https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) has ruled to establish emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova on the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021: At the same time, the timetable of travel of the public transport, including the number of transport units, will be adjusted according to the needs in the peak hours. Drivers, taxators and passengers will be obliged to wear protective masks during the travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215306/https://gov.md/en/content/national-extraordinary-public-health-commission-declares-state-emergency-public-health-all https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) has ruled to establish emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova on the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215306/https://gov.md/en/content/national-extraordinary-public-health-commission-declares-state-emergency-public-health-all https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205224452/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UN%20Moldova%20Covid-19%20Response%20and%20Recovery%20Monlty%20Update-%20November%202020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Effective September 1, foreigners coming from “red zone” countries are not permitted into Moldova unless they meet an exception. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201130,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205211537/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Moldova,MDA,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205211537/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Moldova,MDA,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215306/https://gov.md/en/content/national-extraordinary-public-health-commission-declares-state-emergency-public-health-all https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201130,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215306/https://gov.md/en/content/national-extraordinary-public-health-commission-declares-state-emergency-public-health-all https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215306/https://gov.md/en/content/national-extraordinary-public-health-commission-declares-state-emergency-public-health-all https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) has ruled to establish emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova on the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021: Face-masks are mandatory in all public spaces, including outdoors. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215306/https://gov.md/en/content/national-extraordinary-public-health-commission-declares-state-emergency-public-health-all https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214717/https://md.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Moldova,MDA,20201203,C1: School closing,1,1,"No changes in policy. Schools have remained open open with restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215950/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/12/03/20009587" Moldova,MDA,20201206,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215418/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Moldova,MDA,20201206,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215418/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Moldova,MDA,20201206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No new changes. The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) emergency state in the public health sector all over Moldova continues through the period 30 November 2020 – 15 January 2021." Moldova,MDA,20201206,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Moldova joined COVAX in August 2020 and therefore, once vaccines are available it is expected that the following policy will be in place: Thus, based on the fact that the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations, through the COVAX platform ensures coverage of 20% of the country's population free of charge, the following target groups have been identified: medical workers; adults over 65 years of age and comorbidities (high risk group); beneficiaries of temporary or long-term placement centers; people with comorbidities; social workers; workers in the field of education and those in security bodies. Subsequently, depending on the availability of the vaccine, other groups of the population will be vaccinated, which are equally extremely important. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213220911/https://www.gavi.org/sites/default/files/covid/pr/COVAX_CA_COIP_List_COVAX_PR_24-11.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201213221805/https://en.publika.md/moldova-made-a-request-to-covax-platform-for-covid-19-vaccine--_2662393.html" Moldova,MDA,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 8 December, additional restrictions on hours of some types of businesses were implemented: The National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) has ruled that, starting from today, the activity of servicing in all public nourishment units, including at those placed at the points for the sale of oil products, in commercial centres, airports, international ports, should be ceased at night, namely in the time interval 22:00-7:00. Also, the (CNESP) members established that the public authorities subordinated to the government should work according to a special working regime, in the conditions of the pandemic situation in Moldova. Thus, the public sector employees will start their working day at 7:30 and will end it at 16:00, with a 30- minutes dinner break. The provision enters into force starting from 8 December and will be revised depending on the epidemiological situation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213221108/https://gov.md/en/content/moldovas-national-extraordinary-public-health-commission-rules-ban-service-public " Moldova,MDA,20201211,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy changes for this time period, further restrictions will be in effect from 21 December for winter break activities from Decision No 37 of Moldova's National Extraordinary Public Health Commission from 11 December 2020, excerpt: 1. The following things are established, in order to boost the measures of prevention and control of the COVID-19 infection in the general secondary education institutions and the early education ones: 1.1. Carrying out of online classes at the education disciplines, according to the framework plan for the forms of the primary school, gymnasium and lyceum on the period 21-24 December 2020. 1.2. Suspension, starting from 14 December 2020, of the extracurricular activities (sports circles and sections) at the headquarters of the education institutions and their carrying out online. 1.3. The education activities on the occasion of the winter holidays in schools and kindergartens will be organized in classes/groups with the observance of the social distance, with the presence of only teachers/educators from the concerned class/group. The classes and groups will be provided with proper conditions for the hygiene/disinfection of hands. 1.4. The education institution’s employees, as well as the pupils of the gymnasium and lyceum classes will compulsorily wear protection masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215125/https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/12/11/20009882" Madagascar,MDG,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Cruise ships continue to be prohibited from entering any port in the country as of Sunday, 15 March, also for a period of 30 days. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329996/madagascar-nationwide-state-of-emergency-extended-lockdown-measures-in-fianarantsoa-april-5-update-5" Madagascar,MDG,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government has established coordinated communication on COVID 19 across MDG including briefings and reports in French and Malagasy. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"A 30-day suspension on all international flights to and from Madagascar remains in place as of Friday, March 20. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329996/madagascar-nationwide-state-of-emergency-extended-lockdown-measures-in-fianarantsoa-april-5-update-5" Madagascar,MDG,20200321,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 21 March, the Government of Madagascar declared a Health State of Emergency. Restrictions were introduced including the closure of all schools and universities https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 21 March, the Government of Madagascar declared a Health State of Emergency. Restrictions were introduced including the closure of all schools and universities, administrative offices, churches, event spaces, bars and restaurants. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200321,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All sporting fixtures and cultural events were cancelled. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The state of emergency includes the closure of all non-essential businesses, the suspension of public transport and a nationwide curfew from 20:00-05:00 (local time). The closure of schools, universities, churches and concert halls remain closed and public gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329996/madagascar-nationwide-state-of-emergency-extended-lockdown-measures-in-fianarantsoa-april-5-update-5" Madagascar,MDG,20200321,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The state of emergency includes the closure of all non-essential businesses, the suspension of public transport and a nationwide curfew from 20:00-05:00 (local time). The closure of schools, universities, churches and concert halls remain closed and public gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329996/madagascar-nationwide-state-of-emergency-extended-lockdown-measures-in-fianarantsoa-april-5-update-5" Madagascar,MDG,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 21 March the Government of Madagascar declared a Health State of Emergency. All public transport has been halted and sanitary checks have been established at exit points from major cities. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426124522/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325861/madagascar-antananarivo-and-toamasina-locked-down-to-prevent-spread-of-covid-19-march-23-update-4 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus The Health State of Emergency was renewed on 18 April for a further 15 days. Although lockdown measures in major cities were eased, people are not allowed to leave their home cities. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426125658/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334481/madagascar-covid-19-lockdown-measures-begin-to-ease-in-major-cities-april-20-update-6 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426125754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200322,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 21 March the Government of Madagascar declared a Health State of Emergency. All individuals that have come to Madagascar within the 14 days prior to 19 March must have a medical examination and be tested for coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202632/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200322,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Ho faritana mazava tsara ny toerana rehetra honenan’ireo mpandeha ary anaovana antso avo amin’ny vahoaka malagasy rehetra amin’ny alalan’ny fametrahana ny laharana 911, mba hanamorana ny fanaraha-maso azy ireo sy hahafahan'ny havany, ny olom-pantany na ny olona akaiky ireo olona vao nitodi-doha an-tanindrazana tato anatiny 14 andro, mampandre ny tompon'andraikitra. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/754-tatitry-ny-filankevitry-ny-minisitra-natao-tao-amin-ny-lapam-panjakana-ambohitsirohitra-sabotsy-21-martsa-2020.html The location of the passengers will be clearly defined and made available to all Malagasy people by providing a 911 number, to facilitate surveillance and to enable relatives, acquaintances or people close to the newcomers within 14 days, authorities said." Madagascar,MDG,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The country's two main cities, Antananarivo and Toamasina have been locked down since March 23. It was extended to the city of Fianarantsoa on 5 April. Under lockdown, all individuals were required to stay home and one person per home was allowed to move out to buy essential items. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426124522/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325861/madagascar-antananarivo-and-toamasina-locked-down-to-prevent-spread-of-covid-19-march-23-update-4 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426124537/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329996/madagascar-nationwide-state-of-emergency-extended-lockdown-measures-in-fianarantsoa-april-5-update-5" Madagascar,MDG,20200323,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 21 March the Government of Madagascar declared a Health State of Emergency. All individuals that have come to Madagascar within the 14 days prior to 19 March must have a medical examination and be tested for coronavirus. On March 23, the number of brigades responsible for combating the spread of this pandemic has been increased. Each brigade; composed of health workers, law enforcement and a psychosocial worker; monitor the health and containment of those who are in quarantine. For this purpose, vehicles equipped with GPS, ambulances and mobile clinics will be mobilized throughout the city. A check will be carried out randomly on a sample of 1000 people per day. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514184007/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/communiques/759-ouverture-officielle-du-centre-operationnel-de-commandement-covid-19.html ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202632/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200405,C1: School closing,3,1,"Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina announced on Sunday, April 5, that the nationwide state of emergency, which was due to end on April 5, will be extended for two weeks as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The state of emergency includes the closure of all non-essential businesses, the suspension of public transport and a nationwide curfew from 20:00-05:00 (local time). The closure of schools, universities, churches and concert halls remain closed and public gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329996/madagascar-nationwide-state-of-emergency-extended-lockdown-measures-in-fianarantsoa-april-5-update-5" Madagascar,MDG,20200405,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"he nationwide state of emergency was extended for two weeks on April 5 as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Under the state of emergency, all non-essential businesses were closed https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334481/madagascar-covid-19-lockdown-measures-begin-to-ease-in-major-cities-april-20-update-6" Madagascar,MDG,20200407,C1: School closing,3,1,"Residents of Madagascar capital Antananarivo flocked transport terminals on Tuesday in a bid to travel out of the capital to their hometowns. Many passengers are seizing the opportunity as the country announced a brief relaxation of restrictions on movement. Hundreds stormed taxi and bus parks to escape the prolonged coronavirus containment. Transport and Tourism Minister Joël Randriamandranto, said measures have been put in place to curb any chances of spread of the virus: “All travellers get through with a temperature check of course. Another measure that has also been taken is that all passengers in the cars, whether shared taxis or private cars, must wear a mask.” https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/09/madagascans-profit-from-relaxed-restriction-to-quit-infected-antananarivo/" Madagascar,MDG,20200408,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Transit continues to be closed as state of emergency is extended. ""But for one of the drivers who had been off the road during the containment enforcement, the move has had economic implications especially because transporters did not get any subsidies. Adding that they have to work so that their wives and children can eat."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/09/madagascans-profit-from-relaxed-restriction-to-quit-infected-antananarivo/" Madagascar,MDG,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Health State of Emergency was renewed on 18 April for a further 15 days, with some relaxation of confinement measures e.g. permission to use public transport with limited passenger numbers (3 in a taxi, 18 in a taxi-be), gatherings of up to 50 people permitted and re-opening of some shops and restaurants (mornings only). https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"""as of April 20th Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina began easing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown measures in the cities of Antananarivo, Toamasina, and Fianarantsoa as of Monday, April 20, following the reported successful domestic testing of a remedy for the virus."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334481/madagascar-covid-19-lockdown-measures-begin-to-ease-in-major-cities-april-20-update-6" Madagascar,MDG,20200420,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Health State of Emergency was renewed on 18 April for a further 15 days. Concert halls, public event venues and churches continue to be closed and public gatherings of more than 50 people continue to be prohibited. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426125658/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334481/madagascar-covid-19-lockdown-measures-begin-to-ease-in-major-cities-april-20-update-6 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426125754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus " Madagascar,MDG,20200420,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"""Public transport resumed in Antananarivo on Monday"" in response to distribution of an alleged herbal cure for coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428044439/https://www.france24.com/en/20200423-madagascar-hands-out-miracle-virus-cure-as-it-lifts-lockdown" Madagascar,MDG,20200420,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Lockdown restrictions have been eased in these cities starting 20 April. People are allowed to move out between 6am and 1pm wearing masks. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426125658/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334481/madagascar-covid-19-lockdown-measures-begin-to-ease-in-major-cities-april-20-update-6" Madagascar,MDG,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"20 April President Andry Rajoelina has made it compulsory to wear face coverings outdoors in the capital Antananarivo, as well as in the cities of Fianarantsoa and Toamasina, to curb the spread of coronavirus. Also read: BRICS Foreign Ministers to forge a joint response to counter the COVID-19. The new rule, which came into force on Monday, was announced on April 20 alongside the gradual lifting of lockdown measures in the three main cities. Authorities warned that citizens leaving the house without face masks would face community service. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014145834/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-people-caught-without-masks-forced-to-sweep-streets-in-madagascar/article31450714.ece " Madagascar,MDG,20200422,C1: School closing,3,0,"adagascan President Andry Rajoelina began easing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown measures in the cities of Antananarivo, Toamasina, and Fianarantsoa following the reported successful domestic testing of a herbal remedy for the virus. UNESCO Education Response tracker shows Madagascar had country wide school closures until 22nd April when they were ‘localised’, meaning that some schools are open in three cities where lockdown is being eased, and other areas some are closed. “Madagascar pupils expelled for refusing herbal covid-19 remedy distributed by president”. Garda says schools began to reopen on 20th April, but UNESCO tracker and ‘The Africa Report’ say reopening began 22nd April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617151106/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334481/madagascar-covid-19-lockdown-measures-begin-to-ease-in-major-cities-april-20-update-6 https://web.archive.org/web/20200617150810/https://www.theafricareport.com/27201/coronavirus-andry-rajoelinas-remedy-flows-freely-in-madagascar/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200617151008/https://fullframe.edweek.org/2020/05/07/school-reopening/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200612210911/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/04/23/madagascar-pupils-expelled-refusing-herbal-covid-19-remedy-distributed/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200428044439/https://www.france24.com/en/20200423-madagascar-hands-out-miracle-virus-cure-as-it-lifts-lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20200617173149/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Madagascar,MDG,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Health State of Emergency was renewed on 18 April for a further 15 days, with some relaxation of confinement measures e.g. permission to use public transport with limited passenger numbers (3 in a taxi, 18 in a taxi-be), gatherings of up to 50 people permitted and re-opening of some shops and restaurants (mornings only). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501012649/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200427,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A news report says, ""She added that the partial lockdown is being implemented in tandem with mandatory health measures such as wearing a mask, respecting social distancing rules and distributing CVO to protect the population."" The requirement of social distancing indicates that public events may still be prohibited. Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.theafricareport.com/27201/coronavirus-andry-rajoelinas-remedy-flows-freely-in-madagascar/ " Madagascar,MDG,20200427,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Sanitary checks are in place at exit points from Antananarivo and other major cities. A curfew is in place from 21:00pm to 04:00am. It is mandatory to wear a mask when outdoors. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501012649/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200428,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Government of Madagascar has launched a social protection programme to assist families impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak through the use of unconditional cash transfers in urban and suburban areas. The beneficiaries of TOSIKA FAMENO, identified at the fokontany level and registered in the list of beneficiaries established by the respective municipalities, are very poor and vulnerable families, those most exposed to a risk of food insecurity as well as *those whose income is interrupted because of the lock down.*The amount of the transfer amounts to 100,000 Ariary per household, payable in a single installment , for the month of May 2020. A second transfer of the same amount (100,000 ariary) is planned. While only applying to very poor households, this measure still is a measure of income support that is independent of whether previous employment was in the formal or informal sector. As the level of income replacement is a flat rate well below 50 percent of median income, this is rated as 1A despite its limited reach. https://web.archive.org/web/20200505013014/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/04/28/coronavirus-in-madagascar-a-social-protection-response-is-launched-in-urban-and-suburban-areas-to-aid-families-and-their-children-during-covid-19-pandemic/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200531203933/https://www.fid.mg/tosika-fameno/#1590388088109-e657a849-66fd (see technical sheet for details)" Madagascar,MDG,20200428,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government has established coordinated communication on COVID 19 across MDG including briefings and reports in French and Malagasy, although the campaign has recently been focused on the Covid-Organics (CVO), an “improved traditional remedy with curative and preventive properties” against the coronavirus, as the president described it. Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/ ; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.theafricareport.com/27201/coronavirus-andry-rajoelinas-remedy-flows-freely-in-madagascar/ " Madagascar,MDG,20200429,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The Health State of Emergency was renewed on 18 April for a further 15 days, with some relaxation of confinement measures e.g. permission to use public transport with limited passenger numbers (3 in a taxi, 18 in a taxi-be). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501012649/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200429,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Madagascar has suspended all international and domestic flights until further notice. Cruise ships are not currently permitted to berth in Madagascar’s ports. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501012649/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200430,C1: School closing,3,0,"30th April News articles and UNESCO show that some schools reopen in some cities after the President recommended a herbal miracle cure, and that it is being handed out in schools, but cannot find any government sources officially declaring schools to reopen. UNESCO indicates that schools are still closed at a localized level- hence coding as 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617150810/https://www.theafricareport.com/27201/coronavirus-andry-rajoelinas-remedy-flows-freely-in-madagascar/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200617173149/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Madagascar,MDG,20200501,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing is available, but appears to be limited and non-systematic. " Madagascar,MDG,20200502,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Workplaces are not required to be shut, however hours are restricted: ""Professional activities are allowed from 04:00 to 13:00 (local time)"" nationwide.https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232609/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339186/madagascar-authorities-extend-sanitary-state-of-emergency-until-may-17-update-7" Madagascar,MDG,20200502,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,""" Restrictions remain on public gatherings, including weddings and funerals (family and local community members only). No Friday prayers (which are the largest prayers) at the mosque."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://mg.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-the-government-of-madagascar-has-extended-the-state-of-health-emergency-until-sunday-may-17/" Madagascar,MDG,20200502,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Sanitary state of emergency extended May 2, including gathering restrictions. However, the extension is ""partly attributed to widespread non-compliance with current social distancing measures."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513202451/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339186/madagascar-authorities-extend-sanitary-state-of-emergency-until-may-17-update-7" Madagascar,MDG,20200502,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The state of health emergency was extended May 2. The previous renewal on 18 April provided for some relaxation of confinement measures e.g. permission to use public transport with limited passenger numbers (3 in a taxi, 18 in a taxi-be). Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511232609/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339186/madagascar-authorities-extend-sanitary-state-of-emergency-until-may-17-update-7 ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200501012649/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200502,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"State of emergency extended May 2, people allowed to go out with ""Curfew from 8pm to 5am, Must wear masks in public"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://mg.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-the-government-of-madagascar-has-extended-the-state-of-health-emergency-until-sunday-may-17/" Madagascar,MDG,20200502,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Sanitary state of emergency extended from May 2, including ""face mask use in public places is mandatory, and travel is allowed between 06:00 and 13:00 (local time) except within the cities of Tananarive and Tamatave"" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339186/madagascar-authorities-extend-sanitary-state-of-emergency-until-may-17-update-7" Madagascar,MDG,20200506,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change from before. Useful to note the existence of a national command centre for Covid -19 report since early March: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518221959/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/communiques/759-ouverture-officielle-du-centre-operationnel-de-commandement-covid-19.html" Madagascar,MDG,20200506,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No further announcements on testing policy" Madagascar,MDG,20200506,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No further announcements on testing policy" Madagascar,MDG,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"state of health emergency regime has been extended https://web.archive.org/web/20200518212624/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/843-decret-n-2020-483-du-16-mai-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html But in the 16 May speech, president said that return to normal life in all parts except the 4 regions with cases (Analamanga, Atsinanana, Haute-Matsiatra et Alaotra Mangoro) continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518214103/https://www.madagascar-tribune.com/Mesures-de-deconfinement-partiel-maintenues.html There is a clear lack of clarity between the extended state of health emergency on the entire country, and the announcement that parts of the country can return to normal life" Madagascar,MDG,20200512,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"state of health emergency regime has been extended https://web.archive.org/web/20200518212624/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/843-decret-n-2020-483-du-16-mai-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html But in the 16 May speech, president said that return to normal life in all parts except the 4 regions with cases (Analamanga, Atsinanana, Haute-Matsiatra et Alaotra Mangoro) continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518214103/https://www.madagascar-tribune.com/Mesures-de-deconfinement-partiel-maintenues.html There is a clear lack of clarity between the extended state of health emergency on the entire country, and the announcement that parts of the country can return to normal life" Madagascar,MDG,20200512,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"state of health emergency regime has been extended https://web.archive.org/web/20200518212624/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/843-decret-n-2020-483-du-16-mai-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html But in the 16 May speech, president said that return to normal life in all parts except the 4 regions with cases (Analamanga, Atsinanana, Haute-Matsiatra et Alaotra Mangoro) continues. The article also states that all gathering of more than 50 people are prohibited without specifying if this is general or entire territory https://web.archive.org/web/20200518214103/https://www.madagascar-tribune.com/Mesures-de-deconfinement-partiel-maintenues.html " Madagascar,MDG,20200512,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"state of health emergency regime has been extended https://web.archive.org/web/20200518212624/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/843-decret-n-2020-483-du-16-mai-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html But in the 16 May speech, president said that return to normal life in all parts except the 4 regions with cases (Analamanga, Atsinanana, Haute-Matsiatra et Alaotra Mangoro) continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518214103/https://www.madagascar-tribune.com/Mesures-de-deconfinement-partiel-maintenues.html There is a clear lack of clarity between the extended state of health emergency on the entire country, and the announcement that parts of the country can return to normal life" Madagascar,MDG,20200512,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"state of health emergency regime has been extended https://web.archive.org/web/20200518212624/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/843-decret-n-2020-483-du-16-mai-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html But in the 16 May speech, president said that return to normal life in all parts except the 4 regions with cases (Analamanga, Atsinanana, Haute-Matsiatra et Alaotra Mangoro) continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518214103/https://www.madagascar-tribune.com/Mesures-de-deconfinement-partiel-maintenues.html" Madagascar,MDG,20200512,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On May 16, the president addressed the nation and issued a decree to extend the state of health emergency for 15 days - some news report suggest he was very vague in his address but one of the measures made clear was that concerning restrictions of travel to and from the capital https://web.archive.org/web/20200518212215/https://www.madagascar-tribune.com/Andry-Rajoelina-moins-precis-et-moins-incisif-dans-son-discours.html https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/843-decret-n-2020-483-du-16-mai-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html" Madagascar,MDG,20200519,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Malagasy authorities confirmed the country's first coronavirus disease (COVID-19) related death on Sunday, May 17. The patient was a 57-year-old hospital worker with underlying health conditions. As a precautionary measure, the government has advised the public to strictly observe containment measures, especially in the regions of Analamanga, Atsinanana and Haute Matsiatra. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528213251/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/343061/madagascar-authorities-confirm-first-covid-19-related-death-may-17-update-8" Madagascar,MDG,20200519,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel is allowed between 06:00 and 13:00 (local time) except within the cities of Tananarive and Tamatave. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528213251/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/343061/madagascar-authorities-confirm-first-covid-19-related-death-may-17-update-8. See also: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-madagascar-extends-nationwide-state-emergency-until-june-2" Madagascar,MDG,20200519,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The state of emergency, originally due to expire on May 17, will be extended through Sunday, May 31, due to a rise in infections. Under the state of emergency, air traffic is suspended until further notice. Previous measures initially introduced April 5 remain in place, including: all land, sea, and air borders remain closed. Cargo and humanitarian flights will be allowed to continue. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528213251/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/343061/madagascar-authorities-confirm-first-covid-19-related-death-may-17-update-8. Also: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-madagascar-extends-nationwide-state-emergency-until-june-2" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The state of emergency was extended until 15th of June and some regions can begin non-essential work https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-madagascar-extends-nationwide-state-emergency-until-june-15" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"This is required in some regions. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-madagascar-extends-nationwide-state-emergency-until-june-15" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All gatherings of more than 50 people are restricted https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-madagascar-extends-nationwide-state-emergency-until-june-15" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"there remains restricted travel in certain areas or regions https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-madagascar-extends-nationwide-state-emergency-until-june-15" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The state of emergency is extended. Certain regions have more restrictions on movement. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-madagascar-extends-nationwide-state-emergency-until-june-15" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Entry and exit betweeen the rest of the country and the analamanga and Atsinanana regions is restricted. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-madagascar-extends-nationwide-state-emergency-until-june-15" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All borders remain closed https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-madagascar-extends-nationwide-state-emergency-until-june-15" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,E1: Income support,1,1,"Support is given to poor households and the unemployed in the form of cash transfers https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There is no informaiton on debt relief" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated national public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200607113137/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Madagascar%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20-%2031%20May%202020.pdf" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,H2: Testing policy,1,,"It seems the testing capacity is increasing. However, there is limited information to demonstrate that testing is not limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607113137/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Madagascar%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20-%2031%20May%202020.pdf" Madagascar,MDG,20200529,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Although testing capacity is increasing, there is limited information to demonstrate that contact tracing is limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607113137/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Madagascar%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20-%2031%20May%202020.pdf" Madagascar,MDG,20200608,C1: School closing,3,0,"UNESCO Education Response Tracker shows school closures still ‘localised’ indicating that some remain closed in areas that are still under containment measures. Coded as a 3 as no indication of nationwide opening of a specific level of education. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617173149/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Madagascar,MDG,20200608,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Health State of Emergency has been renewed until 27 June according to UK FCO " Madagascar,MDG,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Health State of Emergency has been renewed until 27 June according to UK FCO " Madagascar,MDG,20200608,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Health State of Emergency has been renewed until 27 June according to UK FCO " Madagascar,MDG,20200618,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On June 18 the Prime Minister clarified that not everyone can be screened but only those suspected of having the disease or symptoms and those who have been in contact with it. The government is also making a big effort to build a PCR laboratory in Toamasina, which is closer to the Analanjirofo region. http://archive.vn/Ik8Oq" Madagascar,MDG,20200627,C1: School closing,3,0,"According to UK FCO the lockdown was extended to 27 June and remains in place to date http://archive.vn/n2CGv" Madagascar,MDG,20200627,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Businesses may open until 3 pm daily in Tamatave and the districts of Moramanga and Fenerive-Est and until 5pm in Antananarivo . http://archive.vn/n2CGv" Madagascar,MDG,20200627,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted across the country. http://archive.vn/n2CGv" Madagascar,MDG,20200627,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transport runs until 5 pm in Tamatave and the districts of Moramanga and Fenerive-Est and until 7pm in Antananarivo. Passenger numbers in vehicles remain limited (3 in a taxi, 18 in a taxi-be). http://archive.vn/n2CGv" Madagascar,MDG,20200627,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Restrictions remain on vehicles and people travelling to and from Antananarivo, Tamatave and the districts of Moramanga and Fenerive-Est. A curfew is in place in these areas from 10pm to 4am. http://archive.vn/n2CGv" Madagascar,MDG,20200627,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions remain on vehicles and people travelling to and from Antananarivo, Tamatave and the districts of Moramanga and Fenerive-Est. A curfew is in place in these areas from 10pm to 4am. http://archive.vn/n2CGv" Madagascar,MDG,20200629,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On June 29 the Prime Minister announced that gatherings of more than fifty (50) people remain prohibited. Likewise, cultural and sporting events are not yet authorized. https://web.archive.org/web/20200721115446/https://www.madagascar-tribune.com/Deconfinement-progressif-maintenu-a-Analamanga-allegement-a-Atsinanana.html " Madagascar,MDG,20200629,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"On June 29 the Prime Minister announced that gatherings of more than fifty (50) people remain prohibited. Likewise, cultural and sporting events are not yet authorized. https://web.archive.org/web/20200721115446/https://www.madagascar-tribune.com/Deconfinement-progressif-maintenu-a-Analamanga-allegement-a-Atsinanana.html " Madagascar,MDG,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On July 1 the Special Council of Ministers announced the relief of payment of IR, IRSA, VAT provision and deferred until August 15, 2020 the payment declaration (declaration of payment) for those in the fields of tourism, aviation and the free enterprise - Delay in payment of combined tax (Synthetic tax) and declaration of payment until August 15, 2020 - Suspension of tax controls and ""notices to third parties or ATDs"" until August 15, 2020 - Permission to return foreign currency (currency exchange) up to 80% without penalty - Agreement on the payment of social contributions in the first quarter and second quarter. From press release: Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao tamin’ny alalan’ny « VISIOCONFERENCE » ny 01 jolay 2020 Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200704,C1: School closing,3,0,"On July 4 the Council of Ministers announced that the Analamanga region (capital region) returns to complete confinement from 6 July until 20 July. No travel is permitted in or out of the Analamanga region. All pharmacies are open all day. The daily grocery stores are open and only 1 person per household can leave from 6 am to 12 am only. All education in Analamanga is suspended. All schools throughout the Analamanga region are closed. The date of the exam will be announced at a later date. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao tamin’ny alalan’ny « VISIOCONFERENCE » ny 04 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200704,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On July 4 the Council of Ministers announced that the Analamanga region (capital region) returns to complete confinement from 6 July until 20 July. No travel is permitted in or out of the Analamanga region. All pharmacies are open all day. The daily grocery stores are open and only 1 person per household can leave from 6 am to 12 am only. All education in Analamanga is suspended. All schools throughout the Analamanga region are closed. The date of the exam will be announced at a later date. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao tamin’ny alalan’ny « VISIOCONFERENCE » ny 04 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200704,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On July 4 the Council of Ministers announced that the Analamanga region (capital region) returns to complete confinement from 6 July until 20 July. No travel is permitted in or out of the Analamanga region. All pharmacies are open all day. The daily grocery stores are open and only 1 person per household can leave from 6 am to 12 am only. All education in Analamanga is suspended. All schools throughout the Analamanga region are closed. The date of the exam will be announced at a later date. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao tamin’ny alalan’ny « VISIOCONFERENCE » ny 04 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200704,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On July 4 the Council of Ministers announced that the Analamanga region (capital region) returns to complete confinement from 6 July until 20 July. No travel is permitted in or out of the Analamanga region. All pharmacies are open all day. The daily grocery stores are open and only 1 person per household can leave from 6 am to 12 am only. All education in Analamanga is suspended. All schools throughout the Analamanga region are closed. The date of the exam will be announced at a later date. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao tamin’ny alalan’ny « VISIOCONFERENCE » ny 04 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200706,C1: School closing,3,0,"On July 6 all schools in the Analamanga region will close their doors following the authorities' decision to return to total containment. Pupils who have to take national exams will no longer be able to return to class for face-to-face lessons. https://web.archive.org/web/20200721082647/https://www.madagascar-tribune.com/Education-refermeture-des-ecoles.html (use of national newspaper given that the server of the key government website (www.presidence.gov.mg), is down)" Madagascar,MDG,20200706,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Following the return to lockdown in the Analamanga region, including Antananarivo, public transport is banned, except for taxis who may operate until 3pm and carry a maximum of three people. Only goods vehicles may travel in and out of the region. http://web.archive.org/web/20200721081324/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus " Madagascar,MDG,20200711,C1: School closing,3,0,"On July 11, the Prime Minister announced that the the state of emergency due to the public health emergency will continue in the territory of the Republic of Madagascar, for 15 days stated in Decree no. 2020-748 of July 11, 2020. This implies the continuation of all thus far announced restrictions. This follows the previous work of the authorities in Decrees No. 2020-359 of March 21, 2020 and Number 2020-370 of April 04, 2020 and Issue 2020420 of 17 April 2020, Issue 2020-457 of 02 May 2020, Issue 2020-483 of 16 May 2020, Issue 2020-592 of 30 May 2020 , numbers 2020-610 of June 13, 2020, and numbers 2020-687 of June 27, 2020. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao ny asabotsy 11 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/ " Madagascar,MDG,20200711,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On July 11, the Prime Minister announced that the the state of emergency due to the public health emergency will continue in the territory of the Republic of Madagascar, for 15 days stated in Decree no. 2020-748 of July 11, 2020. This implies the continuation of all thus far announced restrictions. This follows the previous work of the authorities in Decrees No. 2020-359 of March 21, 2020 and Number 2020-370 of April 04, 2020 and Issue 2020420 of 17 April 2020, Issue 2020-457 of 02 May 2020, Issue 2020-483 of 16 May 2020, Issue 2020-592 of 30 May 2020 , numbers 2020-610 of June 13, 2020, and numbers 2020-687 of June 27, 2020. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao ny asabotsy 11 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200711,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On July 11, the Prime Minister announced that the the state of emergency due to the public health emergency will continue in the territory of the Republic of Madagascar, for 15 days stated in Decree no. 2020-748 of July 11, 2020. This implies the continuation of all thus far announced restrictions. This follows the previous work of the authorities in Decrees No. 2020-359 of March 21, 2020 and Number 2020-370 of April 04, 2020 and Issue 2020420 of 17 April 2020, Issue 2020-457 of 02 May 2020, Issue 2020-483 of 16 May 2020, Issue 2020-592 of 30 May 2020 , numbers 2020-610 of June 13, 2020, and numbers 2020-687 of June 27, 2020. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao ny asabotsy 11 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200711,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"On July 11, the Prime Minister announced that the the state of emergency due to the public health emergency will continue in the territory of the Republic of Madagascar, for 15 days stated in Decree no. 2020-748 of July 11, 2020. This implies the continuation of all thus far announced restrictions. This follows the previous work of the authorities in Decrees No. 2020-359 of March 21, 2020 and Number 2020-370 of April 04, 2020 and Issue 2020420 of 17 April 2020, Issue 2020-457 of 02 May 2020, Issue 2020-483 of 16 May 2020, Issue 2020-592 of 30 May 2020 , numbers 2020-610 of June 13, 2020, and numbers 2020-687 of June 27, 2020. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao ny asabotsy 11 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200711,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"On July 11, the Prime Minister announced that the the state of emergency due to the public health emergency will continue in the territory of the Republic of Madagascar, for 15 days stated in Decree no. 2020-748 of July 11, 2020. This implies the continuation of all thus far announced restrictions. This follows the previous work of the authorities in Decrees No. 2020-359 of March 21, 2020 and Number 2020-370 of April 04, 2020 and Issue 2020420 of 17 April 2020, Issue 2020-457 of 02 May 2020, Issue 2020-483 of 16 May 2020, Issue 2020-592 of 30 May 2020 , numbers 2020-610 of June 13, 2020, and numbers 2020-687 of June 27, 2020. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao ny asabotsy 11 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200711,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On July 11, the Prime Minister announced that the the state of emergency due to the public health emergency will continue in the territory of the Republic of Madagascar, for 15 days stated in Decree no. 2020-748 of July 11, 2020. This implies the continuation of all thus far announced restrictions. This follows the previous work of the authorities in Decrees No. 2020-359 of March 21, 2020 and Number 2020-370 of April 04, 2020 and Issue 2020420 of 17 April 2020, Issue 2020-457 of 02 May 2020, Issue 2020-483 of 16 May 2020, Issue 2020-592 of 30 May 2020 , numbers 2020-610 of June 13, 2020, and numbers 2020-687 of June 27, 2020. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao ny asabotsy 11 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200711,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On July 11, the Prime Minister announced that the the state of emergency due to the public health emergency will continue in the territory of the Republic of Madagascar, for 15 days stated in Decree no. 2020-748 of July 11, 2020. This implies the continuation of all thus far announced restrictions. This follows the previous work of the authorities in Decrees No. 2020-359 of March 21, 2020 and Number 2020-370 of April 04, 2020 and Issue 2020420 of 17 April 2020, Issue 2020-457 of 02 May 2020, Issue 2020-483 of 16 May 2020, Issue 2020-592 of 30 May 2020 , numbers 2020-610 of June 13, 2020, and numbers 2020-687 of June 27, 2020. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao ny asabotsy 11 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200711,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On July 11, the Prime Minister announced that the the state of emergency due to the public health emergency will continue in the territory of the Republic of Madagascar, for 15 days stated in Decree no. 2020-748 of July 11, 2020. This implies the continuation of all thus far announced restrictions. This follows the previous work of the authorities in Decrees No. 2020-359 of March 21, 2020 and Number 2020-370 of April 04, 2020 and Issue 2020420 of 17 April 2020, Issue 2020-457 of 02 May 2020, Issue 2020-483 of 16 May 2020, Issue 2020-592 of 30 May 2020 , numbers 2020-610 of June 13, 2020, and numbers 2020-687 of June 27, 2020. From press release: ’Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao ny asabotsy 11 jolay 2020’ Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200712,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On 12 July, the Special Council of Ministers announced the closing of all industrial and commerce except essential activities like food production and industrial production of products to fight the virus. Non-compliance with these orders may result in the permanent closing of establishments. http://archive.vn/4tSDi" Madagascar,MDG,20200726,C1: School closing,3,0,"still current, ""Madagascar's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay announced on Sunday, July 26, that the state of emergency in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended by 15 days until August 9."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200809124401/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363616/madagascar-covid-19-state-of-emergency-extended-until-august-9-update-14" Madagascar,MDG,20200726,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"still current, ""Madagascar's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay announced on Sunday, July 26, that the state of emergency in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended by 15 days until August 9."" ""Ntsay also announced that the enhanced lockdown in the country's Analamanga region, which includes the capital Antananarivo, has also been extended by two weeks. The restrictions, which were introduced on July 6 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the region, include a 20:00 to 04:00 (local time) curfew, the suspension of public transport, regional movement restrictions, and the compulsory use of face masks in public. However, some measures such as a ban on motorcycle pillion passengers have been eased, while the restricted opening hours for essential shops have been extended by an hour to 06:00 to 13:00."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200809124401/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363616/madagascar-covid-19-state-of-emergency-extended-until-august-9-update-14" Madagascar,MDG,20200726,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"still current, ""Madagascar's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay announced on Sunday, July 26, that the state of emergency in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended by 15 days until August 9."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200809124401/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363616/madagascar-covid-19-state-of-emergency-extended-until-august-9-update-14" Madagascar,MDG,20200726,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"still current, ""Madagascar's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay announced on Sunday, July 26, that the state of emergency in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended by 15 days until August 9."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200809124401/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363616/madagascar-covid-19-state-of-emergency-extended-until-august-9-update-14" Madagascar,MDG,20200726,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"still current, ""Madagascar's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay announced on Sunday, July 26, that the state of emergency in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended by 15 days until August 9."" ""Ntsay also announced that the enhanced lockdown in the country's Analamanga region, which includes the capital Antananarivo, has also been extended by two weeks. The restrictions, which were introduced on July 6 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the region, include a 20:00 to 04:00 (local time) curfew, the suspension of public transport, regional movement restrictions, and the compulsory use of face masks in public. However, some measures such as a ban on motorcycle pillion passengers have been eased, while the restricted opening hours for essential shops have been extended by an hour to 06:00 to 13:00."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200809124401/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363616/madagascar-covid-19-state-of-emergency-extended-until-august-9-update-14" Madagascar,MDG,20200726,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"still current, ""Madagascar's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay announced on Sunday, July 26, that the state of emergency in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended by 15 days until August 9."" ""Ntsay also announced that the enhanced lockdown in the country's Analamanga region, which includes the capital Antananarivo, has also been extended by two weeks. The restrictions, which were introduced on July 6 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the region, include a 20:00 to 04:00 (local time) curfew, the suspension of public transport, regional movement restrictions, and the compulsory use of face masks in public. However, some measures such as a ban on motorcycle pillion passengers have been eased, while the restricted opening hours for essential shops have been extended by an hour to 06:00 to 13:00."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200809124401/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363616/madagascar-covid-19-state-of-emergency-extended-until-august-9-update-14" Madagascar,MDG,20200726,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"still current, ""Madagascar's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay announced on Sunday, July 26, that the state of emergency in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended by 15 days until August 9."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200809124401/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363616/madagascar-covid-19-state-of-emergency-extended-until-august-9-update-14" Madagascar,MDG,20200726,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""All international and regional flights to Madagascar remain suspended until further notice and there are currently few international travel options to or from the country."" ""Madagascar's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay announced on Sunday, July 26, that the state of emergency in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended by 15 days until August 9."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200809124401/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/363616/madagascar-covid-19-state-of-emergency-extended-until-august-9-update-14" Madagascar,MDG,20200731,C1: School closing,3,0,"Localized closings still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200809120913/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Madagascar,MDG,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Still current " Madagascar,MDG,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Still current" Madagascar,MDG,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Still current " Madagascar,MDG,20200731,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Still current " Madagascar,MDG,20200731,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still current " Madagascar,MDG,20200731,E1: Income support,1,1,"Still current, ""expansion of social assistance to the most vulnerable, including cash-transfers and in-kind necessities to the poorest and those unemployed"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200809121000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Madagascar,MDG,20200731,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Still current On July 1 the Special Council of Ministers announced the relief of payment of IR, IRSA, VAT provision and deferred until August 15, 2020 the payment declaration (declaration of payment) for those in the fields of tourism, aviation and the free enterprise - Delay in payment of combined tax (Synthetic tax) and declaration of payment until August 15, 2020 - Suspension of tax controls and ""notices to third parties or ATDs"" until August 15, 2020 - Permission to return foreign currency (currency exchange) up to 80% without penalty - Agreement on the payment of social contributions in the first quarter and second quarter. From press release: Tatitry ny filankevitry ny minisitra natao tamin’ny alalan’ny « VISIOCONFERENCE » ny 01 jolay 2020 Follow link on https://web.archive.org/web/20200721074455/http://www.cnlegis.gov.mg/" Madagascar,MDG,20200731,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current, no change found" Madagascar,MDG,20200731,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Still current, no change found " Madagascar,MDG,20200810,C1: School closing,3,0,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200820152509/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Madagascar,MDG,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200810,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Still current, ""a ban on public gatherings bigger than 50 people"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Still current, ""a ban on public gatherings bigger than 50 people"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200810,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Still current " Madagascar,MDG,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Madagascar's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay announced on Saturday, August 8, that the country's state of health emergency in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended by 15 days until August 23. The emergency measures had been due to expire on Sunday, August 9. However, the measures have been extended following a continued rise in COVID-19 cases in the region in recent weeks.""; ""Local lockdowns in the Toamasina I and II, Moramanga and Fénérive-Est districts due to COVID-19 clusters were eased at the end of July, with the extension of restricted working hours and easing of limits on public transport. However, a 22:00 to 04:00 curfew and ban on gatherings of more than 50 people remain in place in the districts."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200820160212/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/367491/madagascar-covid-19-state-of-health-emergency-extended-until-august-23-update-15" Madagascar,MDG,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Still current, ""There are currently no commercial options available between the UK and Madagascar. All international and regional flights to and from Madagascar are currently suspended.""; Localized lockdowns still in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200820160212/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/367491/madagascar-covid-19-state-of-health-emergency-extended-until-august-23-update-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20200820160730/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200810,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still current, ""There are currently no commercial options available between the UK and Madagascar. All international and regional flights to and from Madagascar are currently suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200820160730/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/madagascar/coronavirus" Madagascar,MDG,20200810,E1: Income support,1,1,"Still appears to be current http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200810,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Still current " Madagascar,MDG,20200810,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Public campaign over social media including statistics https://www.facebook.com/minsanp/ However, appears to be division between Ministry of Health and office of the President in public message, particularly over the amount of protection that an herbal cure promoted by the President offers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820161352/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53756752 https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/07/23/madagascar-split-after-health-minister-requests-international-help-to-fight-covid-19/ " Madagascar,MDG,20200810,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Still current " Madagascar,MDG,20200810,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Still current " Madagascar,MDG,20200814,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Lockdown in capital region - the most strict stay at home measures - seems to have been lifted, ""These fears have not been eased by the government's lifting of a five-week lockdown in the region of Analamanga, where the capital is located. President Rajoelina said in a televised speech that it was economically unbearable for the Malagasy people to continue with the restrictions."" Some curfews remain in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820161352/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53756752 " Madagascar,MDG,20200821,C1: School closing,2,1,"Previous coding: 2T New coding: 2G In reading through all of the coding comments and sources from that period, cannot find indication that university level closures were only targeted in certain areas. Rather, the closure appears to be have been nationwide. Adding all previous coding comments and sources below: Analamanga: As their high school reopened after being closed for a month due to the coronavirus, students in Madagascar's capital city were given face masks and a small bottle of an herbal extract they were told to drink to protect them from Covid-19. Many grimacing at its bitter taste, the students swallowed the drink and entered school to resume classes, where they were now seated one to a desk instead of two, for safer distance. Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina promoted the drink, Covid Organics, on national television saying it will ""change the course of history. http://web.archive.org/web/20200830181046/https://www.news18.com/news/world/it-will-change-the-course-of-history-madagascars-president-touts-herbal-drink-against-covid-19-2596005.html June 12: Madagascar Country Office Covid-19 response UNICEF also pursues advocacy, support and service delivery to ensure that the children of Madagascar, the poorest country in East Africa, are not further impacted by common diseases, such as malaria, or by the disruption of essential services. Madagascar is one of the few countries in the region that reopened schools for some grades, with UNICEF support for alternative education. http://web.archive.org/web/20200617185615/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Madagascar%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20-%2012%20June%202020.pdf ""Universities are still not open but academic exams are being administered, and the American School began its academic year September 1 with a combination of virtual and on-premises classes on."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200910192820/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ " Madagascar,MDG,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Most business operations will resume until 18:00. A nightly curfew will be in force between 22:00 and 04:00."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200830181552/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/371926/madagascar-authorities-ease-measures-and-extend-national-state-of-health-emergency-through-september-7-update-16" Madagascar,MDG,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""A ban on gatherings of more than 50 people will continue and cultural and sporting events remain prohibited. Funeral services and vigils also remain prohibited."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200830181552/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/371926/madagascar-authorities-ease-measures-and-extend-national-state-of-health-emergency-through-september-7-update-16" Madagascar,MDG,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""A ban on gatherings of more than 50 people will continue and cultural and sporting events remain prohibited. Funeral services and vigils also remain prohibited."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200830181552/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/371926/madagascar-authorities-ease-measures-and-extend-national-state-of-health-emergency-through-september-7-update-16" Madagascar,MDG,20200821,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""Public transportation will resume services from Wednesday, August 26."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200830181552/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/371926/madagascar-authorities-ease-measures-and-extend-national-state-of-health-emergency-through-september-7-update-16" Madagascar,MDG,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Inter-city travel will be permitted with some restrictions and the national roads connecting Antananarivo to the Atsinanana region, including to Toamasina, will reopen. http://web.archive.org/web/20200830181552/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/371926/madagascar-authorities-ease-measures-and-extend-national-state-of-health-emergency-through-september-7-update-16" Madagascar,MDG,20200821,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Authorities also announced that domestic flights providing connections between Antananarivo and Sambava, Antsiranana, Tolagnaro, Toliara, Nosy Be, Toamasina, Mahajanga, Sainte Marie, Maroantsetra, and Morondava, will begin to operate from September 1. Travelers will be required to provide a negative PCR test acquired less than 48 hours prior to their departure. Additional screening measures will also be implemented. International flight operations remain suspended. http://web.archive.org/web/20200830181552/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/371926/madagascar-authorities-ease-measures-and-extend-national-state-of-health-emergency-through-september-7-update-16" Madagascar,MDG,20200821,E1: Income support,1,1,"""expansion of social assistance to the most vulnerable, including cash-transfers and in-kind necessities to the poorest and those unemployed"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""• The central bank provided monetary policy support and acted to safeguard financial stability. The central bank is providing liquidity to the commercial banks, reaching MGA 442 billion (about 0.8 percent of GDP) at end June 2020 and relaxed some mandatory deposit limits to encourage banks to defer delayed payments on existing loans and increase lending to businesses."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200820152515/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200821,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Public campaign over social media including statistics https://www.facebook.com/minsanp/ However, appears to be division between Ministry of Health and office of the President in public message, particularly over the amount of protection that an herbal cure promoted by the President offers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820161352/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-53756752 https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/07/23/madagascar-split-after-health-minister-requests-international-help-to-fight-covid-19/" Madagascar,MDG,20200821,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On June 18 the Prime Minister clarified that not everyone can be screened but only those suspected of having the disease or symptoms and those who have been in contact with it. The government is also making a big effort to build a PCR laboratory in Toamasina, which is closer to the Analanjirofo region. http://archive.vn/Ik8Oq" Madagascar,MDG,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""Madagascar tapped into a network of community health volunteers who were ready to step in when the outbreak hit. Those volunteers go door to door in communities across the country as health educators. They make sure pregnant women get pre-natal care and children are vaccinated. They treat common ailments, such as malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia. ""They're the eyes and ears of the health system,"" said John Yanulis, who directed the program for the nonprofit Management Sciences for Health. ""They are trusted members of their community."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200830184317/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/how-contact-tracers-could-help-control-covid-19 However, there is no stringent policy on contact tracing." Madagascar,MDG,20200827,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Public transportation will resume services from Wednesday, August 26."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200830181552/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/371926/madagascar-authorities-ease-measures-and-extend-national-state-of-health-emergency-through-september-7-update-16" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"""Most business operations will resume until 18:00"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200910192820/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Most business operations will resume until 18:00"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200910192820/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Hygiene rules must be followed" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"1G "" A nightly curfew will be in force between 22:00 and 04:00."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200910193208/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/371926/madagascar-authorities-ease-measures-and-extend-national-state-of-health-emergency-through-september-7-update-16" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There are restrictions on internal movement. But they are starting to ease them with restrictions: ""Inter-city travel will be permitted with some restrictions and the national roads connecting Antananarivo to the Atsinanana region, including to Toamasina, will reopen. Individuals will be required to wear face masks on public transport, and drivers will be required to wear visors. Regular disinfection and hygiene measures will be mandatory for public transportation companies to enforce."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200910193208/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/371926/madagascar-authorities-ease-measures-and-extend-national-state-of-health-emergency-through-september-7-update-16 adagascar continues to be under a State of Health Emergency. The number of daily new cases has trended down from peak levels in July and remained steady in recent weeks. Travel restrictions within Madagascar are easing but international flights remain suspended. Grocery stores are open until 6 PM. Curfew hours in the capital have been shortened to 10 PM to 4 AM. Gatherings of more than 50 people remain prohibited. Mask wearing in public is mandatory. Universities are still not open but academic exams are being administered, and the American School began its academic year September 1 with a combination of virtual and on-premises classes on. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910192820/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,C8: International travel controls,4,,"border closure: 4 Madagascar continues to be under a State of Health Emergency. The number of daily new cases has trended down from peak levels in July and remained steady in recent weeks. Travel restrictions within Madagascar are easing but international flights remain suspended. Grocery stores are open until 6 PM. Curfew hours in the capital have been shortened to 10 PM to 4 AM. Gatherings of more than 50 people remain prohibited. Mask wearing in public is mandatory. Universities are still not open but academic exams are being administered, and the American School began its academic year September 1 with a combination of virtual and on-premises classes on. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910192820/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200831,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Cannot find clear evidence that mask wearing is compulsory across the entire country but they are mandatory when leaving the house in the capital and other large cities https://web.archive.org/web/20200910192820/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," Gatherings of more than 50 people remain prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910192820/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""While the curfew is still maintained in the capital city (the epicenter of the pandemic), it has been relaxed elsewhere, including with the extension of opening and closing hours for small businesses, and some resumption of public transportation, including limited domestic flights."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"""While the curfew is still maintained in the capital city (the epicenter of the pandemic), it has been relaxed elsewhere, including with the extension of opening and closing hours for small businesses, and some resumption of public transportation, including limited domestic flights."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""On September 6, 2020, the authorities announced the gradual resumption of national and regional transportation"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Bans on international travel remain https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200821002639/http://www.sante.gov.mg/ministere-sante-publique/category/coronavirus/" Madagascar,MDG,20200911,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200910192820/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"No policy change found https://web.archive.org/web/20201001184155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy change found https://web.archive.org/web/20201001184155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change found https://web.archive.org/web/20201001184155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change found https://web.archive.org/web/20201001184155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No policy change found https://web.archive.org/web/20201001184155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy change found https://web.archive.org/web/20201001184155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No policy change found https://web.archive.org/web/20201001184155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change found" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change" Madagascar,MDG,20200922,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No" Madagascar,MDG,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic flights have resumed, with passengers required to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from within 48 hours prior to their departure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012213846/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201012214310/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/386456/madagascar-covid-19-curfew-lifted-as-state-of-health-emergency-extended-until-october-18-update-18" Madagascar,MDG,20201001,C8: International travel controls,1,,"International flights are permitted to resume from Nosy Be International Airport. However, tourists arriving into Nosy Be are prohibited from leaving the island, so it is only a partial border reopening. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012213846/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201012214310/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/386456/madagascar-covid-19-curfew-lifted-as-state-of-health-emergency-extended-until-october-18-update-18" Madagascar,MDG,20201005,C1: School closing,2,1,"Previous coding: 1G New coding: 2G Schools are open, but universities remain closed https://archive.vn/qtfUw Previous coding comment and sources: Curfews that were previously introduced in multiple areas of Madagascar were lifted. Schools have been authorized to resume normal operations with appropriate hygiene and distancing measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012213846/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201012214310/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/386456/madagascar-covid-19-curfew-lifted-as-state-of-health-emergency-extended-until-october-18-update-18 " Madagascar,MDG,20201005,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Curfews that were previously introduced in multiple areas of Madagascar were lifted. Authorities have also announced the easing of public gathering restrictions, permitting groups of up to 200 to gather for religious, cultural, and sporting events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012213846/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201012214310/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/386456/madagascar-covid-19-curfew-lifted-as-state-of-health-emergency-extended-until-october-18-update-18" Madagascar,MDG,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Curfews that were previously introduced in multiple areas of Madagascar were lifted. Authorities have also announced the easing of public gathering restrictions from Monday, permitting groups of up to 200 to gather for religious, cultural, and sporting events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012213846/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201012214310/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/386456/madagascar-covid-19-curfew-lifted-as-state-of-health-emergency-extended-until-october-18-update-18" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Still state of emergency but economy is open with some measurers public masks required to wear and restrictions on number of people. Reopening of the economy. While the state of emergency is still maintained, the curfew was lifted. Businesses, restaurants, schools can operate without major restrictions, while cultural and sports events remain restricted to no more than 200 attendees. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025193925/https://collector-px16ud0kof.cl6.px-cloud.net/api/v2/collector/beacon" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Businesses, restaurants, schools can operate without major restrictions, while cultural and sports events remain restricted to no more than 200 attendees. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025193925/https://collector-px16ud0kof.cl6.px-cloud.net/api/v2/collector/beacon" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Businesses, restaurants, schools can operate without major restrictions, while cultural and sports events remain restricted to no more than 200 attendees. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025193925/https://collector-px16ud0kof.cl6.px-cloud.net/api/v2/collector/beacon" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change found. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001184155/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"General recommendation to stay at home. State of emergency in place but economy is open with some measurers public masks required to wear and restrictions on number of people. Reopening of the economy. While the state of emergency is still maintained, the curfew was lifted. Businesses, restaurants, schools can operate without major restrictions, while cultural and sports events remain restricted to no more than 200 attendees. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025193925/https://collector-px16ud0kof.cl6.px-cloud.net/api/v2/collector/beacon" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic flights require 48-hour testing prior to boarding for all passengers. As of October 1, 2020, international flights to Nosy Be resumed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025193925/https://collector-px16ud0kof.cl6.px-cloud.net/api/v2/collector/beacon" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change in policy " Madagascar,MDG,20201013,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20201025214100/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20201025214100/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20201025214442/https://alb.reddit.com/i.gif?a=2117&b=1381&c=398&d=2117&e=1381&f=398&g=0&h=0&i=1603662249962&o=1&q=0&r=3&sh=1000&sw=1600&t=1603662282850&va=1&vb=1382&vc=15637&vd=0&ve=100&vg=0&vh=0&vj=0&vk=0&vl=0&vm=0&vn=0&vo=0&vp=0&vq=0&vr=0&vs=0&vt=0&vu=0&vv=0&vw=0&vx=0&vy=0&vz=852&w=0&xa=1&xb=1382&z=gAAAAABflfGkcu2ej8pMTtSYG1YKVoVztNvOgZj10N7LukCeoGiIU2uomHelJuTlX3TDnpuf6X_5rNATdLRa5dB2Gk0wJ_bPceLVgxal5z1EbRuhw91Z7BsJf2ig98cl695ECikCJaxs-_1mD1JEgIwZTvziT53zHL0VbMuHTHBYfm2euXJdAdrxoohnQaQJNpvrMNWVOLbkR8zBOYMHqZDkzTeChGweH8m8YSx_RP_R6avmqqRG3FcJOeMKIjVkwNhb9sxbspkDwytJkz3oCZOrNgxOjgcBkMeFa8kKGOsy11ype0GJ3tcDiTuMT5tS_9BsteQZ2eiR5Wyjkb_-q9pF_JQOKT4p_ziZo4NPUCekZBT8NT9YyIFACRJ4HNxCn2XPCTAjdyMjrceGzSJFEEff27fy-paQ1OsCP6ic6hi6yhtAJ00CGNzvklOL9gexqK6GmSZhtMyT_15qJjUFXWqb8FSwvWzBv-JfDEkdfUplKLmhGEkJgeWuZgiF4NhxyuVfw0T-RObdyPw_Wqi6P3d8GF4V6YfATEEPLyJuWytAzgsXs4BnKPFA9KLMBBMRlRJo9M2iMn3UVM3HUvfrBfzbCcDY-03cF8Y5NNaFvp7jCPYUkqy8XwWxw80nBDPwr425eGw8D1z7GtHNWPUi5oABG4GCnJ1NkGMrOD0gPtBoPNDRUeoxqPnZy9Icnz4hyzIDip1zozt3hnYZuAj8lbcws9iyp3WXKYWJHDcLudzRy1cPvZOPmiaZ5dYhrqqivw6Bp7HAXvG9NJPsi4sm_Ncr5muKOaGdp4ExYmhK0PPNfco74WMqOMqQ7DSI31k9KYIzgFQcQTaHwCW-XItwXsZsM3F3Et05OcYYvxrIWFBSECg651vtzRJXmsbsnEmBo1cCBi0kI8Cd6qfM7NShTr3CATqPhvucvkMsm8l5BZtzC98JHyC5yEy6JCbSRFJsmDxbr3UxYIlCtebBL_F4wxjB3jIfIbqDP_uCCSrF6XT5utVIca85DC_m6S0rD1njZCevNQoUqZK5QwC4l3JfXE8MCLlcXP0ZOSIIeagY76lcApQtSnyjVnMewK4ZfSvCLyNaIy5HKuKh9cKgOejilMJqhXkqIYe4nZUfP4hfmmbbPlhyZlPp7GtEnVtI7iIwgbiG9FR3UFJtlc9t3dnAdPNTsCSHZWXe7ttlJLNTTu3sDVpTUji-qYtQFuSuzXmFGiHxfqKFVnv98UghFOcc_k9Tl0Qv6ngTqYyGS0aM-rGchTqVB7D3LGNC5xiLHTlGH9MjC7v_Dt8x7vUbeBVtg9P05jpM2_RTb3Z4x7rs5cWPwzZ-pRrSH0u1V33yvKab-14YabuK1Jv7RETWs_Xr1xYEy3uRpu8L-i7zHN157QFvgc7oG1YcQQVA-cQDiGnqZWcLtGmBTBnTddnkvflnoODuweYrUrNybajcV3J9SenraGQv8RBxlEfZ0RtnM_a8FGT9q6WgCxQ7lJYKTb-8mqHtWzx3eGrR2Lf94vmt9oTQTLWICsltvZfFEfhj-wWlExmQm7T34PeclMCfz04azcNYm2J04JeHIuGSihWDvV-iPX2nUaDlpfh8KRQ1hAXiz5rcpsAlf2ljMZwWMJuJmPCKhJP3eteaWVg2ACzUN3MJNWtWn0gxbXhexETXrkaAtMv-BIIKaa4of8TAgsWKcWoHgDVTk_NWWZTCi_sA6ipWzLJqhE6SIhhQ1nkxYfhVE-Jp7sXqNkhMvqMFr5VCQecpHt0KVqLoEJaScpX6DQRSMKxV5f8Sevg8OuD7UkfV1kI9dBHwMeRovvM2m53cs0zF8HAdpPC1zptcMinPkF-sSzRhmkCX_2ZfDqSz8iMIBLceOY3lxLYThJDP898Hm2cXGA2Jbd0H4blw6-5c9aqzITFL5sb0RuTowa3QYsJrU3ztvtTqUZcMsOnU753Fojthr2oKfwOCOCoFvYGJd4zPJ3RoC7V6EG53ZeIUnsc52iC0QGwvEIM7Ppi-W3J8TGKh_nZjSO1Dk7bszIIFi4fto1G6MgRtkODsswOHGTuod5N8HnTFM83L" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change. Madagascar had contact tracing in place before covid 19. "" Madagascar tapped into a network of community health volunteers who were ready to step in when the outbreak hit. Those volunteers go door to door in communities across the country as health educators. They make sure pregnant women get pre-natal care and children are vaccinated. They treat common ailments, such as malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia. ""They're the eyes and ears of the health system,"" said John Yanulis, who directed the program for the nonprofit Management Sciences for Health. ""They are trusted members of their community."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201025220035/https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f3b5.svg" Madagascar,MDG,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to the US Embassay website ""Failure to wear a mask in public can result in arrest for 24 hours. Also, according to Aljazeera ""Authorities warned that citizens leaving the house without face masks would face community service. "" ""https://web.archive.org/web/20201025220700/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/https://web.archive.org/web/20201025220700/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201025221419/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/4/27/madagascar-people-without-face-masks-forced-to-sweep-streets" Madagascar,MDG,20201018,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The State of Emergency was lifted October 18th with no further restrictions/advisement on conducting public events, apart from a restriction on mask-wearing and size of gathering (covered by other criteria) https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232310/http://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/decret/997-decret-n-2020-1270-du-03-octobre-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232333/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232330/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232339/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390636/madagascar-authorities-announce-end-of-state-of-health-emergency-october-18-update-19 " Madagascar,MDG,20201018,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Gatherings of over 200 have been restricted since October 18 https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232333/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232330/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201018,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Domestic flights require 48-hour testing prior to boarding for all passengers. (I coded this as C7 though Other than for Domestic Flights, the State of Emergency was lifted October 18th with no further restrictions/advisement on using public transit, apart from a restriction on mask-wearing and international travel restrictions (covered by other criteria). https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232310/http://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/decret/997-decret-n-2020-1270-du-03-octobre-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232333/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232330/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232339/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390636/madagascar-authorities-announce-end-of-state-of-health-emergency-october-18-update-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201018,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The State of Emergency was lifted October 18th with no further restrictions/advisement on staying at home, apart from mask-wearing (covered by other criteria) https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232310/http://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/decret/997-decret-n-2020-1270-du-03-octobre-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232333/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232330/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232339/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390636/madagascar-authorities-announce-end-of-state-of-health-emergency-october-18-update-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201018,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic flights require 48-hour testing prior to boarding for all passengers, and travel between Nosy Be (the only area foreign visitors are permitted) and the mainland is restricted and closely monitored. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232310/http://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/decret/997-decret-n-2020-1270-du-03-octobre-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232333/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232330/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232339/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390636/madagascar-authorities-announce-end-of-state-of-health-emergency-october-18-update-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201018,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All Foreign visitation is restricted to the island of Nosy Be, foreign citizens are not permitted elsewhere in Madagascar https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232310/http://www.presidence.gov.mg/actualites/decret/997-decret-n-2020-1270-du-03-octobre-2020-prolongeant-la-duree-de-l-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-sur-tout-le-territoire-de-la-republique.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232333/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232330/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232339/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/390636/madagascar-authorities-announce-end-of-state-of-health-emergency-october-18-update-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The State of Emergency ended on October 18, and there has been no guidance limiting workplaces since then. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125041932/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201125042022/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201026,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previous coding: 0 New coding: 1G Hygiene protocols are in place, even though there are reports that these are difficult for students to adhere to because e.g. handwashing with soap and water is a challenge. https://archive.vn/nOfdw Previous coding comment and sources: On September 6, the president announced students can return to school on October 26th. ""Pupils and students set on their return to class. According to the President of the Republic of the Republic, the start of the school year for the 2020-2021 school year is scheduled for October 26 for primary and secondary students in public institutions"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201125031144/https://2424.mg/education-la-rentree-scolaire-2020-2021-fixee-au-26-octobre-2020-sauf-pour-les-classes-terminales-la-rentree-universitaire-2019-2020-fixee-au-2-novembre-2020/ UNESCO's visualization of school closures also shows schools moving to Fully Open on October 26. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125031524/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Madagascar,MDG,20201026,E1: Income support,1,1,"To support citizens whose incomes had been abruptly interrupted, the government has implemented a cash transfer program with the help of the world bank: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101202235/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2020/09/22/cash-transfers-support-madagascars-poorest-and-most-vulnerable-citizens-during-covid-19-restrictions" Madagascar,MDG,20201026,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No debt/contract relief policies have been put in place for individuals. Businesses have benefited from tax relief, suspension of government fees and waived social contributions: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101195509/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201026,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public health campaign by the Ministry of Health continues to be active: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101204044/http://www.sante.gov.mg/ministere-sante-publique/category/coronavirus/" Madagascar,MDG,20201026,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset" Madagascar,MDG,20201026,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change. Contract tracing via local leaders already in place as a result of 2017 plague outbreak. Similar tracing processes have been implemented now: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101211123/https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2020/10/7/contact-tracing-is-essential-to-break-covid-19-transmission/" Madagascar,MDG,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Masks are mandatory outside one's home: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101174608/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201102,E1: Income support,1,1,"Activation of the national contingency plan in coordination with the WHO to protect against the pandemic; (ii) expansion of social assistance to the most vulnerable, including cash-transfers and in-kind necessities to the poorest and those unemployed Link: /web/20201116015759/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2020/09/22/cash-transfers-support-madagascars-poorest-and-most-vulnerable-citizens-during-covid-19-restrictions Link: /web/20201116020358/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No Change for November. Link: /web/20201116020358/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201102,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change. Link: https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset" Madagascar,MDG,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Mask wearing in public is mandatory. Link: http://web.archive.org/save/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There any many ongoing high-profile events pertaining to covid-19 pandemic: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128235843/http://www.sante.gov.mg/ministere-sante-publique/category/coronavirus/" Madagascar,MDG,20201117,H2: Testing policy,1,,"COVID tests are available at hospitals and required before domestic flights, but have a significant cost of $72 USD, so they should not be considered widely available with a GNI per capita around $520 USD. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232330/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232333/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M https://web.archive.org/web/20201129001145/https://data.worldbank.org/country/madagascar" Madagascar,MDG,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No Policy Change, Wearing a Mask in Public is still Mandatory with a potential penalty of 24-hours in jail or performing public works labor https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232330/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232333/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change. Public schools fully open. Universities are still not open but academic exams are being administered, and the American School began its academic year September 1 with a combination of virtual and on-premises classes on. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206213630/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Madagascar,MDG,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change. Economy open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change. Social distancing and mask requirements and limit on gatherings. No notice of cancelations of events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220739/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change. Gatherings of more than 200 people remain prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220739/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Is public transportation operating? Yes. Hand gel is provided. Passengers, drivers, and assistants all must wear masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220739/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. There is no longer a curfew in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220739/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change. There are restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No, with the exception of travel from Nosy Be to the mainland. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220739/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change. Are commercial flights operating? Yes, but limited https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220739/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/ Is public transportation operating? Yes" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change. Key measures include: (i) targeted investments to strengthen the health system following the activation of the national contingency plan in coordination with the WHO to protect against the pandemic; (ii) expansion of social assistance to the most vulnerable, including cash-transfers and in-kind necessities to the poorest and those unemployed; and (iii) supporting private sector through tax relief, suspension of government fees and waived social contributions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change. Key measures include: (i) targeted investments to strengthen the health system following the activation of the national contingency plan in coordination with the WHO to protect against the pandemic; (ii) expansion of social assistance to the most vulnerable, including cash-transfers and in-kind necessities to the poorest and those unemployed; and (iii) supporting private sector through tax relief, suspension of government fees and waived social contributions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Madagascar,MDG,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Social media and government sites. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206223224/https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Madagascar-Country-267441230491911/" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change. COVID-19 testing is available at the former office of the Anti-malaria Project. The cost is 30,000 Comorian Francs (approximately 72 USD). https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220739/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206223837/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/how-contact-tracers-could-help-control-covid-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. Mask wearing in public is mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224338/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213221817/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Travel within Madagascar is now allowed. There is no longer a curfew in place. Gatherings of more than 200 people remain prohibited. Mask wearing in public is mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213222755/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Travel within Madagascar is now allowed. There is no longer a curfew in place. Gatherings of more than 200 people remain prohibited. Mask wearing in public is mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213222755/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Travel within Madagascar is now allowed. International flights to Nosy Be are allowed but other airports remain closed to international passengers. There is no longer a curfew in place. Gatherings of more than 200 people remain prohibited. Mask wearing in public is mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213222755/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No Change. No special requirements noted for public transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213222755/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No Change. No special requirements noted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213222755/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change. Travel within Madagascar is now allowed. International flights to Nosy Be are allowed but other airports remain closed to international passengers. There is no longer a curfew in place. Gatherings of more than 200 people remain prohibited. Mask wearing in public is mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213222755/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change. Travel within Madagascar is now allowed. International flights to Nosy Be are allowed but other airports remain closed to international passengers. There is no longer a curfew in place. Gatherings of more than 200 people remain prohibited. Mask wearing in public is mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213222755/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change. Key measures include: (i) targeted investments to strengthen the health system following the activation of the national contingency plan in coordination with the WHO to protect against the pandemic; (ii) expansion of social assistance to the most vulnerable, including cash-transfers and in-kind necessities to the poorest and those unemployed; and (iii) supporting private sector through tax relief, suspension of government fees and waived social contributions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change. Key measures include: (i) targeted investments to strengthen the health system following the activation of the national contingency plan in coordination with the WHO to protect against the pandemic; (ii) expansion of social assistance to the most vulnerable, including cash-transfers and in-kind necessities to the poorest and those unemployed; and (iii) supporting private sector through tax relief, suspension of government fees and waived social contributions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Social media and government sites. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206223224/https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Madagascar-Country-267441230491911/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change. COVID-19 testing is available at the former office of the Anti-malaria Project. The cost is 30,000 Comorian Francs (approximately 72 USD). https://web.archive.org/web/20201206220739/https://mg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206223837/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/how-contact-tracers-could-help-control-covid-19" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. Mask wearing in public is mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224338/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Madagascar,MDG,20201207,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Nothing noted yet. " Mexico,MEX,20200228,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening people who had recently travelled to Italy. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/mexico-confirms-cases-coronavirus-200228134156264.html " Mexico,MEX,20200228,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"First confirmed case in Mexico on 28 February: https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/video/nacion/se-confirma-primer-caso-importado-en-mexico-por-coronavirus-o-covid-19 Secretary of health informs that they will identify anyone who has had close contact with the infected person: https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-51677751" Mexico,MEX,20200301,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Media reports some screening at airports. See https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-11/mexico-s-low-coronavirus-count-spurs-doubts-about-testing-level" Mexico,MEX,20200302,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening people who had recently travelled to Italy. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/mexico-confirms-cases-coronavirus-200228134156264.html" Mexico,MEX,20200315,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening people who had recently travelled to Italy. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113172212/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/28/mexico-confirms-first-cases-of-coronavirus/" Mexico,MEX,20200319,E1: Income support,0,,"""The Mexican government has been insufficient in its response to the coronavirus. With poorly communicated and inconsistent messaging that offers no clear guidelines, their federal government’s inaction has given rise to widespread rumors that are beginning to stoke panic and insecurity. Given that Mexico can look to the examples of what not to do in the early onset of this crisis — namely China in January, Italy in February and to a certain extent the United States in the first days of March — one would think political leaders there would be implementing different strategies. So far, 118 cases have been reported in Mexico. We have not heard strong messaging from the Mexican government to “flatten the curve” in an effort to reduce rates of infection, or to practice self-isolation to mitigate transmission. President Andres Manuel López Obrador is adamant about not closing Mexico’s borders or exercising caution at airports. Perhaps his logic stems out of concerns about imposing barriers on trade. However, he has not said as much, and it is further eroding public confidence in his government’s lacking response."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507094919/https://thehill.com/opinion/international/488538-the-mexican-governments-response-to-covid-19-is-insufficient" Mexico,MEX,20200321,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Closure of US-Mexico Border https://web.archive.org/web/20200409224613/https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/20/joint-statement-us-mexico-joint-initiative-combat-covid-19-pandemic" Mexico,MEX,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1,"The policy is mandatory for the whole country until April 19. [/web/20200414045939/https://www.gob.mx/salud/prensa/presentan-salud-y-sep-medidas-de-prevencion-para-el-sector-educativo-nacional-por-covid-19?idiom=es%2C+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unotv.com%2Fnoticias%2Fportal%2Fnacional%2Fdetalle%2Fcoronavirus-en-mexico-anuncian-jornada-nacional-de-sana-distancia-491479%2F]" Mexico,MEX,20200324,C1: School closing,3,1,"Under the education ministry’s direction, Mexico’s schools will close for Easter vacations from Friday, March 20 to April 20 (instead of from 6 to 17 April originally planned). http://web.archive.org/web/20200624043805/https://www.am.com.mx/noticias/Vacaciones-de-Semana-Santa-se-adelantan-y-extienden-por-coronavirus-20200314-0021.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201113170438/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-mexico/mexico-braces-for-coronavirus-lasting-all-year-tightens-curbs-idUKKBN211145" Mexico,MEX,20200324,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events prohibited https://web.archive.org/web/20200506170422/https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/english/covid-19-mexico-has-entered-second-phase-its-contingency-plan" Mexico,MEX,20200324,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""All meetings of 100 people or more are suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200409224920/https://www.unotv.com/noticias/portal/nacional/detalle/coronavirus-en-mexico-amlo-anuncia-plan-de-proteccion-contra-covid-19-776166/" Mexico,MEX,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"It is recommended to the Mexican population to stay at home, but there is no enforcement and the internal boundaries, public transport and roads are operating normally. /web/20200414050435/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/quedate-en-casa/" Mexico,MEX,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"#QuedateEnCasa: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112133725/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/ Since 24th March: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920220127/https://mexico.as.com/mexico/2020/03/25/actualidad/1585105801_984693.html" Mexico,MEX,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"According to the Official Journal of the Federation the suspension of all non-essential activities in the public, private and social sectors is required from the 26 of March. /web/20200414051855/https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5590339&fecha=24%2F03%2F2020" Mexico,MEX,20200330,C1: School closing,3,1,"Under the Mexican Ministry of Education's direction, Mexico’s schools and universities will close from March 20 to April 20: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918124932/https://laverdadnoticias.com/mexico/Mexico-cierra-escuelas-por-pandemia-de-coronavirus-20200320-0143.html" Mexico,MEX,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Immediate suspension, from March 30 to April 30, 2020, of non-essential activities in the public, private and social sectors https://web.archive.org/web/20200408102921/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/2020/03/30/consejo-de-salubridad-general-declara-emergencia-sanitaria-nacional-a-epidemia-por-coronavirus-covid-19/" Mexico,MEX,20200330,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Mexico limits public gatherings to 50 people or less until April 30th https://archive.vn/wip/kefma" Mexico,MEX,20200330,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Secretaria de Movilidad de la Ciudad de Mexico advises people to minimize the use of public transport: http://web.archive.org/web/20201113172405/https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/metropoli/cdmx/coronavirus-en-mexico-para-evitar-contagios-piden-reducir-viajes-en-transporte" Mexico,MEX,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On March 30th an order was issue requesting people to stay at home https://web.archive.org/web/20200420181005/https://www.gob.mx/presidencia/prensa/llamo-a-la-unidad-incluso-a-los-adversarios-la-patria-es-primero-afirma-presidente?idiom=es" Mexico,MEX,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"It is declared a sanitary emergency from March 30 to April 30, where people are strongly recommended to stay in their homes, but people above 60 years old with certain characteristics are obliged to in all the Mexican territory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200420181005/https://www.gob.mx/presidencia/prensa/llamo-a-la-unidad-incluso-a-los-adversarios-la-patria-es-primero-afirma-presidente?idiom=es" Mexico,MEX,20200404,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"#QuedateEnCasa: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112133725/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/ Since 24th March: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920220127/https://mexico.as.com/mexico/2020/03/25/actualidad/1585105801_984693.html" Mexico,MEX,20200406,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The epidemiological surveillance of COVID-19 will change model from the instrumentation of the new operational definition, so that it is sentinel in the 475 units currently active for SISVEFLU (which will change its name to Epidemiological Surveillance System of Viral Respiratory Disease, SISVER) and where not only will COVID-19 be monitored, but also influenza and other respiratory viruses. http://web.archive.org/web/20200414061918/https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/545445/AE_Enfermedad_COVID-19_SARS-CoV-2_2020.04.06.pdf" Mexico,MEX,20200407,E1: Income support,0,,"[The president says his administration will create two million jobs within nine months, keep up with the existing social programmes that mainly consist of direct subsidies for people with low incomes, and secure more government funds for housing and personal loans for employees with full-time jobs. His administration also plans to move forward with all projects that had been planned before the epidemic came knocking on Mexico's door. ""I think our model will be a reference to other countries ... because the neo-liberal model is crashing down and coronavirus only made an already doomed model to come down even faster,"" Lopez Obrador told reporters this week. ""A pandemic shouldn't be affecting the economy so much.""] http://web.archive.org/web/20200507092859/https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/mexico-coronavirus-economic-rescue-plan-fall-short-200407010231993.html" Mexico,MEX,20200415,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201113170942/https://www.gob.mx/presidencia/es/articulos/version-estenografica-de-la-conferencia-de-prensa-matutina-jueves-16-de-abril-de-2020?idiom=es" Mexico,MEX,20200415,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Immediate suspension, from March 30 to April 30, 2020, of non-essential activities in the public, private and social sectors https://web.archive.org/web/20200408102921/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/2020/03/30/consejo-de-salubridad-general-declara-emergencia-sanitaria-nacional-a-epidemia-por-coronavirus-covid-19/" Mexico,MEX,20200415,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Sanitary Emergency declared from March 30 to April 30. No events of more than 50 people can be taken place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113173426/https://www.gob.mx/presidencia/prensa/llamo-a-la-unidad-incluso-a-los-adversarios-la-patria-es-primero-afirma-presidente?idiom=es" Mexico,MEX,20200415,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The epidemiological surveillance of COVID-19 will change model from the instrumentation of the new operational definition, so that it is sentinel in the 475 units currently active for SISVEFLU (which will change its name to Epidemiological Surveillance System of Viral Respiratory Disease, SISVER) and where not only will COVID-19 be monitored, but also influenza and other respiratory viruses. http://web.archive.org/web/20200414061918/https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/545445/AE_Enfermedad_COVID-19_SARS-CoV-2_2020.04.06.pdf" Mexico,MEX,20200416,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Mobility Secretary of Mexico City recommends to use public transportation between 9:00 and 17:00 (not peak times) on his twitter account on the 16 of April. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113173332/https://twitter.com/LaSEMOVI/status/1250786519901704193" Mexico,MEX,20200417,E1: Income support,0,,"""The leftist leader has focused his coronavirus response on shielding the poor during the economic slowdown, saying that many in Mexico are living a hand-to-mouth existence. Lopez Obrador said 3 million loans would be issued for small businesses in the formal and informal economy next month. “We are going to distribute around 60 billion pesos ($2.5 billion) in May,” he said, without specifying how. Eschewing major stimulus packages floated elsewhere, Lopez Obrador pitched a frugal economic support plan, vowing to take a pay cut and increase public sector austerity."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200507092134/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-mexico-economy/under-pressure-mexicos-president-to-inject-2-5-billion-into-economy-idUSKBN21Z36H" Mexico,MEX,20200417,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"As part of efforts to reduce Covid-19 transmission, governments in at least 11 states and Mexico City have made the use of face masks mandatory either in all public places or in certain locations. In particular, the following qualifies for a 4T: The use of masks is also compulsory for all citizens in Cuernavaca, Morelos, when they are not in their homes, while senior citizens, pregnant women, children and people with respiratory diseases who live in other parts of the state must wear them while outside. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105204636/https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coronavirus/use-of-face-masks-declared-mandatory/ Mexico: Mexico City and Many Mexican States Make Wearing Masks Mandatory on Public Transit (Apr. 17, 2020) Mexico City’s rapid transit metro, the Collective Transportation System (Sistema de Transporte Colectivo, STC) reported in a press release on April 15, 2020, that to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the wearing of masks will be mandatory to travel by metro as of April 17, 2020. The free distribution of one million mouth masks began on April 15. The masks will be available on Lines A and 9 at Pantitlán, the station with the highest user traffic in the system and where four lines converge. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105203833/https://www.loc.gov/law/foreign-news/article/mexico-mexico-city-and-many-mexican-states-make-wearing-masks-mandatory-on-public-transit/#:~:text=(Apr.,as%2520of%2520April%252017%252C%25202020." Mexico,MEX,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Immediate suspension, from March 30 to April 30, 2020, of non-essential activities in the public, private and social sectors. These are specific non-essential according to the Mexican government. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408102921/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/2020/03/30/consejo-de-salubridad-general-declara-emergencia-sanitaria-nacional-a-epidemia-por-coronavirus-covid-19/" Mexico,MEX,20200421,C1: School closing,3,1,"On April 21, Mexico entered into 'Phase 3' of the Epidemic, extending school closures at all levels until at least May 17th. http://web.archive.org/web/20200504161519/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/2020/04/21/inicia-la-fase-3-por-covid-19/" Mexico,MEX,20200422,E1: Income support,0,,"""Mexico will increase spending on social programmes and infrastructure projects by $25.6bn, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday. The move is a delayed attempt to jump-start the coronavirus-hit economy. It was not immediately clear how much the package represented increases over previously budgeted spending or if it were mainly a shift in where funds were allocated. The announced package was short on details but appeared to go far beyond the $2.5bn he last week said the government was preparing to inject into the economy in May."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507095118/https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/mexico-unveils-26bn-coronavirus-stimulus-late-200422183203748.html" Mexico,MEX,20200427,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"It's mandatory to use facial coverings in some states and the CDMX. National authorities will not make it mandatory as they claim that may violate individual rights. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200904135328/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/04/27/es-obligatorio-usar-tapabocas-el-ciudad-de-mexico-como-funciona-la-medida/ *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200904135645/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/09/03/uso-de-cubrebocas-y-pruebas-los-temas-espinosos-que-bajan-la-popularidad-de-hugo-lopez-gatell/" Mexico,MEX,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As the ""New normal strategy"" comes into effect, the construction sector resumes operations /web/20200611065215/https://www.marca.com/claro-mx/trending/coronavirus/2020/06/01/5ed48358268e3e56628b462a.html" Mexico,MEX,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Restrictions on gatherings to be upheld according to ""traffic light system"" /web/20200611070223/https://www.milenio.com/politica/coronavirus-mexico-10-junio-noticias-covid-19" Mexico,MEX,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Stay at home requirements to be upheld according to ""traffic light system"" per state /web/20200611070223/https://www.milenio.com/politica/coronavirus-mexico-10-junio-noticias-covid-19" Mexico,MEX,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions on internal movement to be upheld according to ""traffic light system"" per state /web/20200611070223/https://www.milenio.com/politica/coronavirus-mexico-10-junio-noticias-covid-19" Mexico,MEX,20200612,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629214412/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Mexico,MEX,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Workplace closing depends on the situation of the state. If the state has been labelled with a red light, workplace closing is required. As of June 29, 14 states are still red, including the City of Mexico. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629215603/https://mexico.as.com/mexico/2020/06/27/tikitakas/1593221987_212715.html" Mexico,MEX,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Restrictions on gatherings to be upheld according to ""traffic light system"" (green, yellow or red). As of June 29, 14 states are still red, including the City of Mexico. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629215603/https://mexico.as.com/mexico/2020/06/27/tikitakas/1593221987_212715.html" Mexico,MEX,20200612,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Restrictions to the public transport system to be upheld according to ""traffic light system"" (green, yellow or red). As of June 29, 14 states are still red, including the City of Mexico. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629215603/https://mexico.as.com/mexico/2020/06/27/tikitakas/1593221987_212715.html *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200629221445/https://es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/ocupaci%25C3%25B3n-transporte-p%25C3%25BAblico-conforme-sem%25C3%25A1foro-152117662.html" Mexico,MEX,20200612,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Stay at home requirements to be upheld according to ""traffic light system"" (green, yellow or red). As of June 29, 14 states are still red, including the City of Mexico. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629215603/https://mexico.as.com/mexico/2020/06/27/tikitakas/1593221987_212715.html" Mexico,MEX,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Stay at home requirements to be upheld according to ""traffic light system"" (green, yellow or red). As of June 29, 14 states are still red, including the City of Mexico. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629215603/https://mexico.as.com/mexico/2020/06/27/tikitakas/1593221987_212715.html" Mexico,MEX,20200612,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders are closed between USA and Mexico. Initially, the agreement would be in place until June 26, but it has been extended until July 21. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629221006/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/en-espanol/primera-plana/articulo/2020-06-16/mexico-y-estados-unidos-extienden-restricciones-de-viaje-hasta-el-21-de-julio" Mexico,MEX,20200706,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Workplace closing to be upheld according to the ""traffic light system."" If the state has been labelled with a red light, workplace closing is required. As of July 8, 15 states are red, including the City of Mexico. On July 6, however, the State of Mexico has allowed the opening of malls, restaurants and small businesses. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709001453/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/07/04/cinco-estados-vuelven-al-color-rojo-en-el-semaforo-epidemiologico-por-maxima-alerta-de-contagios-de-covid-19/ *** " Mexico,MEX,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Workplace closing to be upheld according to the ""traffic light system."" If the state has been labelled with a red light, workplace closing is required. As of July 20, 18 states are red and 14 orange. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720222839/https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/salud/semaforo-de-covid-19-en-mexico-18-estados-en-rojo-y-14-en-naranja-para-la-semana-del-20-al-26-de-julio" Mexico,MEX,20200710,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Restrictions on gatherings to be upheld according to ""traffic light system"" (green, yellow or red). If the state has been labelled with a red light, workplace closing is required. As of July 20, 18 states are red and 14 orange. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720222839/https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/salud/semaforo-de-covid-19-en-mexico-18-estados-en-rojo-y-14-en-naranja-para-la-semana-del-20-al-26-de-julio" Mexico,MEX,20200710,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Stay at home requirements to be upheld according to ""traffic light system"" (green, yellow or red). As of July 20, 18 states are red and 14 orange. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720222839/https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/salud/semaforo-de-covid-19-en-mexico-18-estados-en-rojo-y-14-en-naranja-para-la-semana-del-20-al-26-de-julio" Mexico,MEX,20200710,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders are closed between USA and Mexico. Initially, the agreement would be in place until June 26. The it was extended until July 21. Now it's been extended until August 21. Borders with Guatemala are opened. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629221006/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/en-espanol/primera-plana/articulo/2020-06-16/mexico-y-estados-unidos-extienden-restricciones-de-viaje-hasta-el-21-de-julio *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200716012359/https://www.forbes.com.mx/noticias-mexico-eu-cierre-frontera-viajes-no-esenciales-21-agosto/" Mexico,MEX,20200803,C1: School closing,3,1,"Announced Monday 3rd of Aug: Classes will begin remotely on August 24; activities return on open television. An agreement will be signed with television stations to return to classrooms in this mode, due to COVID-19. For the next coder http://archive.vn/xHdba" Mexico,MEX,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"They will open fifths and authorized rooms in Torreón. Despite the fact that the Operative Coordination of the Control of Registers announced that the date to reopen quintar and party rooms was unknown , this Friday, the Regional Covid-19 Health Subcommittee , reported that those who have complied with the health protocol, they could start to work. Román Alberto Cepeda González, Secretary of Labor , announced that the sale of alcoholic beverages is until 11:00 hours and the total closure at 12:00 midnight, and recommends that the instructions of the authority be complied with Otherwise, a warning is applied first, followed by an indefinite closure. http://archive.vn/1AoUQ" Mexico,MEX,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Authorities in Mexico have extended the enforcement of the federal government's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) risk assessment scale until at least Aug. 23, with revisions to the classification of some states. For the period Aug. 17-23, six states will be under the red phase, while 24 states and Mexico City will be in the orange phase. Campeche will be the first state to move into the yellow phase, and there will still be no states at the green level. http://archive.vn/UeeTN" Mexico,MEX,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Authorities in Mexico have extended the enforcement of the federal government's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) risk assessment scale until at least Aug. 23, with revisions to the classification of some states. For the period Aug. 17-23, six states will be under the red phase, while 24 states and Mexico City will be in the orange phase. Campeche will be the first state to move into the yellow phase, and there will still be no states at the green level. http://archive.vn/UeeTN" Mexico,MEX,20200810,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Border closure with the US extended until Sept. 21. http://archive.vn/UeeTN" Mexico,MEX,20200812,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Movie theaters will be able to resume activities starting today (Aug 12) in the country's capital, implementing measures to avoid contagion of covid-19. http://archive.vn/drlYg " Mexico,MEX,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Article posted on Aug 18th (could not find when announced): The head of the Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks of the State of Mexico (Coprisem), Santiago Ramos Millán Pineda, reported that the failure to comply with the measures provided to reduce the risks of contagion of covid-19, before the reopening of establishments such as gyms , theaters, museums and spas, will lead to the suspension of the establishment, as well as a fine. Measures to be met described in article. http://archive.vn/MLmyd " Mexico,MEX,20200820,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Workplace closing to be upheld according to the ""traffic light system."" Colors * Red: only essential economic activities will be allowed, and people will be limited to move outside their homes during the day. * Orange: in addition to essential economic activities, companies with non=essential economic activities may conduct operations with 30% of their personnel, always taking into account the greatest degree of care for people with the highest risk of presenting severe COVID-19 related symptoms. Public spaces will be reopened with reduced capacity. * Yellow: all work activities are allowed. Public spaces are reopened on a regular basis and closed public spaces can be opened with reduced capacity. * Green: all activities, including school activities, are allowed. As of September 3, 1 state is red (Colima), 21 are orange and 20 are yellow. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200901041658/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/08/31/mapa-del-coronavirus-en-mexico-31-de-agosto-10-estados-pasan-a-semaforo-amarillo-en-un-momento-en-que-hay-mas-de-64000-muertes/" Mexico,MEX,20200820,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Stay at home requirements to be upheld according to ""traffic light system."" Colors * Red: only essential economic activities will be allowed, and people will be limited to move outside their homes during the day. * Orange: in addition to essential economic activities, companies with non=essential economic activities may conduct operations with 30% of their personnel, always taking into account the greatest degree of care for people with the highest risk of presenting severe COVID-19 related symptoms. Public spaces will be reopened with reduced capacity. * Yellow: all work activities are allowed. Public spaces are reopened on a regular basis and closed public spaces can be opened with reduced capacity. * Green: all activities, including school activities, are allowed. As of September 3, 1 state is red (Colima), 21 are orange and 20 are yellow. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200901041658/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/08/31/mapa-del-coronavirus-en-mexico-31-de-agosto-10-estados-pasan-a-semaforo-amarillo-en-un-momento-en-que-hay-mas-de-64000-muertes/" Mexico,MEX,20200820,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions on internal movement to be upheld according to ""traffic light system."" Colors * Red: only essential economic activities will be allowed, and people will be limited to move outside their homes during the day. * Orange: in addition to essential economic activities, companies with non=essential economic activities may conduct operations with 30% of their personnel, always taking into account the greatest degree of care for people with the highest risk of presenting severe COVID-19 related symptoms. Public spaces will be reopened with reduced capacity. * Yellow: all work activities are allowed. Public spaces are reopened on a regular basis and closed public spaces can be opened with reduced capacity. * Green: all activities, including school activities, are allowed. As of September 3, 1 state is red (Colima), 21 are orange and 20 are yellow. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200901041658/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/08/31/mapa-del-coronavirus-en-mexico-31-de-agosto-10-estados-pasan-a-semaforo-amarillo-en-un-momento-en-que-hay-mas-de-64000-muertes/" Mexico,MEX,20200905,C1: School closing,3,1,"Despite the school year started on 24 August, in-person classes are unlikely during the rest of 2020 in Mexico. http://web.archive.org/web/20200918011531/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/08/24/la-solucion-de-mexico-a-la-crisis-educativa-por-el-covid-19-llevar-la-escuela-a-la-television/" Mexico,MEX,20200905,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of 17 September, public events and mass gatherings are still banned " Mexico,MEX,20200905,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Restrictions on gatherings are still in place in Mexico. However, I could not find exact information on the maximum number of people allowed to gather. http://web.archive.org/web/20200918011952/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/datos/" Mexico,MEX,20200905,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Transport in CDMX is running at a reduced capacity. http://web.archive.org/web/20200918014330/https://www.tyt.com.mx/nota/la-nueva-movilidad-que-trajo-el-covid-19-al-transporte-de-pasajeros" Mexico,MEX,20200905,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy changes found on internal movement" Mexico,MEX,20200905,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Border with the US to remain closed until 21 September." Mexico,MEX,20200905,E1: Income support,0,,"No changes found on income support" Mexico,MEX,20200905,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No changes found on debt/contract relief" Mexico,MEX,20200905,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government website dedicated to COVID-19 is updated on a regular basis. http://web.archive.org/web/20200918011952/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/datos/" Mexico,MEX,20200905,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes found on testing policy" Mexico,MEX,20200905,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No changes found on contact tracing policy" Mexico,MEX,20200911,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On 11 September, the state of Colima --the last one remaining under the ""red"" risk classification-- was moved to a less stringent ""orange"" category. This means that most states have resumed non-essential activities, though at a limited 30% capacity in those in the ""orange"" group. http://web.archive.org/web/20200918011952/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/datos/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200918012731/https://heraldodemexico.com.mx/estados/semaforo-covid-19-colima-pasa-a-color-naranja-actividades-permitidas-del-14-al-27-de-septiembre/" Mexico,MEX,20200911,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"With Colima being the last state to leave the ""red"" risk category on 11 September, the most stringent measures in place in Mexico (i.e., the orange classification) recommend people to stay at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200918011952/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/datos/" Mexico,MEX,20200918,C1: School closing,3,1,"Despite the school year started on 24 August, in-person classes are unlikely during the rest of 2020 in Mexico. http://web.archive.org/web/20200918011531/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/08/24/la-solucion-de-mexico-a-la-crisis-educativa-por-el-covid-19-llevar-la-escuela-a-la-television/" Mexico,MEX,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"In some states and municipalities there are restrictions on large gatherings. However, an exact number isn't mentioned. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927195013/https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Mexico,MEX,20200918,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Mexico has lifted stay at home orders in some areas and resumed some transportation and business operations. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927195013/https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Mexico,MEX,20200918,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government of Mexico uses the ""Epidemiological Risk Stoplight"". Currently, the spotlight is at red which means ""Don't go out if it's not strictly necessary."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927200129/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/semaforo/" Mexico,MEX,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Interstate and intercity restrictions apply to some areas. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927195013/https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Mexico,MEX,20200918,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The Mexican government encourages people to continue respecting social distancing measures, washing their hands, and coughing or sneezing in the inner part of the elbow to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A variety of prevention measures can be found at https://coronavirus.gob.mx For U.S. citizens who have participated in higher risk activities or think that they may have been exposed before or during a trip, the CDC encourages people to take the following extra precautions to protect others for 14 days after arrival: Stay home as much as possible. Avoid staying around people at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Consider getting tested for COVID-19. In the United States, quarantine requirements and recommendations may vary by state. Therefore, travelers should review an individual state’s entry requirements before traveling."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927195013/https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Mexico,MEX,20200918,E1: Income support,0,,"""In stark contrast, despite there being over 75,000 cases of COVID-19 in Mexico as at the date of writing, the federal government has resolved not to introduce any broad-based financial relief, tax reliefs, or stimulus measure."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927201205/https://www.internationaltaxreview.com/article/b1lzjrk8hfk2fm/mexico-stands-alone-in-its-tax-relief-response-to-covid-19" Mexico,MEX,20200918,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"""In stark contrast, despite there being over 75,000 cases of COVID-19 in Mexico as at the date of writing, the federal government has resolved not to introduce any broad-based financial relief, tax reliefs, or stimulus measures"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927201205/https://www.internationaltaxreview.com/article/b1lzjrk8hfk2fm/mexico-stands-alone-in-its-tax-relief-response-to-covid-19" Mexico,MEX,20200918,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government website dedicated to COVID-19 is updated on a regular basis. http://web.archive.org/web/20200918011952/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/datos/" Mexico,MEX,20200918,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes found on testing policy. The epidemiological surveillance of COVID-19 will change model from the instrumentation of the new operational definition, so that it is sentinel in the 475 units currently active for SISVEFLU (which will change its name to Epidemiological Surveillance System of Viral Respiratory Disease, SISVER) and where not only will COVID-19 be monitored, but also influenza and other respiratory viruses. http://web.archive.org/web/20200414061918/https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/545445/AE_Enfermedad_COVID-19_SARS-CoV-2_2020.04.06.pdf " Mexico,MEX,20200918,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No changes found on contact tracing. Secretary of health informs that they will identify anyone who has had close contact with the infected person: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031085729/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-51677751" Mexico,MEX,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"It's mandatory to use facial coverings in some states and the CDMX. National authorities will not make it mandatory as they claim that may violate individual rights. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200904135328/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/04/27/es-obligatorio-usar-tapabocas-el-ciudad-de-mexico-como-funciona-la-medida/ *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200904135645/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/09/03/uso-de-cubrebocas-y-pruebas-los-temas-espinosos-que-bajan-la-popularidad-de-hugo-lopez-gatell/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200927202529/https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coronavirus/wearing-a-face-mask-is-mandatory-in-24-states/" Mexico,MEX,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"“We’re going to postpone the return to both public and private offices in Mexico City to avoid infections. In the case of public offices it had been established that [the return would be in] October but we’re postponing it,” Sheinbaum told a virtual press conference. See news article, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200925055339/https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coronavirus/mexico-city-postpones-reopening-offices-hospital-occupancy-down/" Mexico,MEX,20201009,C1: School closing,3,1,"Policy still valid. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030336/https://www.gob.mx/covid19medidaseconomicas/acciones-y-programas/nueva-normalidad-244196" Mexico,MEX,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Mexico has implemented a color-coded system and some states are in complete lockdown. States that are maked as red imply that ""only essential economic activities will be allowed, and people will also be allowed to go for a walk around their homes during the day"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201026013236/https://noticieros.televisa.com/ultimas-noticias/semaforo-epidemiologico-covid-mexico-hoy-23-octubre-2020/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109064045/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/semaforo/" Mexico,MEX,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Policy is published by the government on: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730103522/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Lineamiento_Espacios_Abiertos_07042020.pdf Red states have all public gatherings restricted and parks are limited to 25 percent occupancy. Orange states have hotels, restaurants, barber shops, open-air parks, and gyms are limited to 50 percent capacity while markets and supermarkets will operate at 75 percent capacity. Additionally, shopping malls, churches, cinemas, theaters, museums, and cultural events will be limited to 25 percent capacity." Mexico,MEX,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Policy is published by the government on: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730103522/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Lineamiento_Espacios_Abiertos_07042020.pdf Red states have all public gatherings restricted and parks are limited to 25 percent occupancy. Orange states have hotels, restaurants, barber shops, open-air parks, and gyms are limited to 50 percent capacity while markets and supermarkets will operate at 75 percent capacity. Additionally, shopping malls, churches, cinemas, theaters, museums, and cultural events will be limited to 25 percent capacity." Mexico,MEX,20201009,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Mexico has implemented a color-coded system and some states are in complete lockdown while others have lifted stay at home orders and resumed some transportation and business operations. http://web.archive.org/web/20200927195013/https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ The official recommendation from Secretaría de Comunicación y Transportes is to reduce the occupancy in 50% as detailed in this document: http://web.archive.org/web/20201113171833/https://imt.mx/images/files/GRAL/guia-rapida-transporte-publico.pdf" Mexico,MEX,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Mexico has implemented a color-coded system and some states are in complete lockdown. Red states have all public areas closed and people are allowed to walk around and near their homes only during the day. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026013236/https://noticieros.televisa.com/ultimas-noticias/semaforo-epidemiologico-covid-mexico-hoy-23-octubre-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201109064045/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/semaforo/" Mexico,MEX,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Mexico has implemented a color-coded system and some states are in complete lockdown. Interstate movement is restricted in red and orange states. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026013236/https://noticieros.televisa.com/ultimas-noticias/semaforo-epidemiologico-covid-mexico-hoy-23-octubre-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201109064045/https://coronavirus.gob.mx/semaforo/" Mexico,MEX,20201009,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Policy still implemented; partial closing extended throughout October http://web.archive.org/web/20200927195013/https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Mexico,MEX,20201009,E1: Income support,1,1,"Different measures are taken since each state manages their own independent programs, detailed in: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113210428/https://www.gob.mx/covid19medidaseconomicas?tab=EntidadesFederativas" Mexico,MEX,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Different credit relief programs exist detailed in: https://web.archive.org/web/20201024101630/https://www.gob.mx/covid19medidaseconomicas/acciones-y-programas/apoyos-financieros-a-microempresas-y-trabajadores-independientes" Mexico,MEX,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official government pages are updated on a regular basis https://coronavirus.gob.mx/" Mexico,MEX,20201009,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes found on testing policy. The epidemiological surveillance of COVID-19 will change model from the instrumentation of the new operational definition, so that it is sentinel in the 475 units currently active for SISVEFLU (which will change its name to Epidemiological Surveillance System of Viral Respiratory Disease, SISVER) and where not only will COVID-19 be monitored, but also influenza and other respiratory viruses. http://web.archive.org/web/20200414061918/https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/545445/AE_Enfermedad_COVID-19_SARS-CoV-2_2020.04.06.pdf" Mexico,MEX,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No changes found on contact tracing. Secretary of health informs that they will identify anyone who has had close contact with the infected person: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031085729/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-51677751" Mexico,MEX,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"It's mandatory to use facial coverings in some states and the CDMX. National authorities will not make it mandatory as they claim that may violate individual rights. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200904135328/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/04/27/es-obligatorio-usar-tapabocas-el-ciudad-de-mexico-como-funciona-la-medida/ *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200904135645/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/09/03/uso-de-cubrebocas-y-pruebas-los-temas-espinosos-que-bajan-la-popularidad-de-hugo-lopez-gatell/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200927202529/https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coronavirus/wearing-a-face-mask-is-mandatory-in-24-states/" Mexico,MEX,20201109,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. Only one private school is opened but lessons are not given. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116025203/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/11/11/lujosa-en-las-lomas-y-propiedad-de-salinas-pliego-la-unica-escuela-que-da-clases-presenciales-en-ciudad-de-mexico/ " Mexico,MEX,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Mexico has implemented a colour-coded system and some states are in complete lockdown. As of November 15, Chihuahua and Durango are under a complete lockdown (red). Closing some sectors is (2T: orange) applies to Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Coahuila, Colima, Estado de México, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Sonora, Yucatán and Zacatecas. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116025425/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/11/14/semaforo-epidemiologico-covid-19-la-cdmx-en-naranja-con-alerta-y-dos-estados-en-rojo/" Mexico,MEX,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Red states have all public gatherings restricted and parks are limited to 25% occupancy. As of November 15, Chihuahua and Durango are red. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116025425/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/11/14/semaforo-epidemiologico-covid-19-la-cdmx-en-naranja-con-alerta-y-dos-estados-en-rojo/" Mexico,MEX,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Red states have all public areas closed and people are allowed to walk around and near their homes only during the day. As of November 15, Chihuahua and Durango are red. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116025425/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/11/14/semaforo-epidemiologico-covid-19-la-cdmx-en-naranja-con-alerta-y-dos-estados-en-rojo/" Mexico,MEX,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Interstate movement is restricted in red and orange states. As of November 15, Chihuahua and Durango are ""red states."" Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Coahuila, Colima, Estado de México, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Sonora, Yucatán and Zacatecas are ""orange states."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116025425/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/11/14/semaforo-epidemiologico-covid-19-la-cdmx-en-naranja-con-alerta-y-dos-estados-en-rojo/" Mexico,MEX,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Mexico has implemented a colour-coded system and some states are under complete lockdown. As of November 22, Chihuahua and Durango are under a complete lockdown (red). Some sectors are required to close in Aguascalientes, Baja California, CDMX, Coahuila, Estado de México, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas (orange states: 2T). Yellow states (1T) are Baja California Sur, Colima, Morelos, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Puebla, Quintana Roo, Sinaloa, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz and Yucatán. Green states (0T) are Campeche and Chiapas. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123002205/https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/mexico-estados-rojo-naranja-amarillo-verde-coronavirus/a4s3ytu0848w1lci7mkhq5k8i" Mexico,MEX,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Red states have all public gatherings restricted and parks are limited to 25% occupancy. As of November 15, Chihuahua and Durango are red. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123002205/https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/mexico-estados-rojo-naranja-amarillo-verde-coronavirus/a4s3ytu0848w1lci7mkhq5k8i" Mexico,MEX,20201124,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207032209/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Mexico,MEX,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Mexico has implemented a colour-coded system and some states are under complete lockdown. As of December 6, Baja California and Zacatecas are under a complete lockdown (red). Some sectors are required to close in Aguascalientes, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Ciudad de México, Coahuila, Durango, Estado de México, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nuevo León, Querétaro, Quintana Roo, Nayarit, Puebla, Sonora, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Yucatán (orange states: 2T). Yellow states (1T) are Colima, Oaxaca and Tlaxcala. Green states (0T) are Veracruz, Campeche and Chiapas. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207032153/https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/mexico-estados-rojo-naranja-amarillo-verde-coronavirus/a4s3ytu0848w1lci7mkhq5k8i" Mexico,MEX,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Red states have all public gatherings restricted and parks are limited to 25% occupancy. As of December 6, Baja California and Zacatecas are red. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207032153/https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/mexico-estados-rojo-naranja-amarillo-verde-coronavirus/a4s3ytu0848w1lci7mkhq5k8i" Mexico,MEX,20201208,C1: School closing,3,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213195903/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Mexico,MEX,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Mexico has implemented a colour-coded system and some states are under complete lockdown. As of December 13, Baja California and Zacatecas are under a complete lockdown (red). Some sectors are required to close in Baja California Sur, Aguascalientes, Chihuahua, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Puebla, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Tabasco and Yucatán. (orange states: 2T). Yellow states (1T) are Colima, Oaxaca and Tlaxcala. Green states (0T) are Veracruz, Campeche and Chiapas. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212115233/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/12/12/semaforo-epidemiologico-dos-entidades-en-rojo-tres-en-verde-y-24-se-quedaran-color-naranja/" Mexico,MEX,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Red states have all public gatherings restricted and parks are limited to 25% occupancy. As of December 13, Baja California and Zacatecas are red. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212115233/https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2020/12/12/semaforo-epidemiologico-dos-entidades-en-rojo-tres-en-verde-y-24-se-quedaran-color-naranja/" Mali,MLI,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"In addition, social, sporting, cultural and political groupings of more than 50 people such as weddings, baptisms, funerals were banned. Public, private and denominational schools, including madarsas will be closed for three weeks https://web.archive.org/web/20200408211603/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/mali-suspends-flights-from-covid-19-hit-countries-/1769908 " Mali,MLI,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"Mali reported to close ""Public, private and denominational schools, including madarsas"" for three weeks.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200408211603/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/mali-suspends-flights-from-covid-19-hit-countries-/1769908]" Mali,MLI,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,1," ""the prohibition, until further notice, of social, sports, cultural and political groups of more than 50 people, the closure, until further notice, of nightclubs and dance bars."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020 " Mali,MLI,20200325,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 25 March 2020, the Government declared a state of health emergency and a curfew from 21h to 5h in the morning which came to complete a set of measures previously adopted including (...) the suspension until further notice of all public gatherings, including workshops, symposia, seminars and popular meetings"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200325,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""On 25 March 2020, the Government declared a state of health emergency and a curfew from 21h to 5h in the morning which came to complete a set of measures previously adopted including (...) the prohibition, until further notice, of social, sports, cultural and political groups of more than 50 people"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 25 March 2020, the Government declared a state of health emergency and a curfew from 21h to 5h in the morning https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"no explicit internal movement ban, but assuming from its curfew and poor transport, it's difficult to travel across cities.https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200325,C8: International travel controls,3,,"the suspension until further notice of commercial flights from affected countries, except for cargo flights;https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"National curfew between 9pm and 5am. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427093811/https://www.facebook.com/Presidence.Mali/posts/3216037695082367" Mali,MLI,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"All land borders are closed to passenger vehicle traffic while allowing cargo and freight Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427093811/https://www.facebook.com/Presidence.Mali/posts/3216037695082367" Mali,MLI,20200401,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200504191702/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 income support is targeted to the poorest households " Mali,MLI,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""the supply of electricity and water free of charge to the poorest consumers for the months of April and May 2020"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504191702/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20200402,H2: Testing policy,0,," ""Due to lack of far-reaching medical services and thus also testing capacity in Mali, it is likely that a potential spread of COVID-19 in central or northern Mali will go almost unnoticed by anyone other than the local populations. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200517181650/https://blogs.prio.org/2020/04/covid-19-in-conflict-torn-mali/" Mali,MLI,20200414,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"http://malijet.com/a_la_une_du_mali/241897-covid-19-bonne-nouvelle-baisse-du-nombre-de-nouvelles-contaminat.html" Mali,MLI,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200418,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"Mali has required all schoold be closed during the pandemic https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants, bars and non-essentail goods or services are closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events are cancelled https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings are restricted to 50 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200501,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No reports on closures on public transport" Mali,MLI,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Staying at home is recommended but those who have to leave home have to wear masks https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020" Mali,MLI,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200427090758/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-reporting-period-25-march-08-april-2020 Although there are not explicit internal movement restrictions, there is a curfew and staying at home is recommended" Mali,MLI,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land and sea borders are closed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mali-lifts-nationwide-curfew-may-10" Mali,MLI,20200501,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200525142604/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/mali-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-3-reporting-period-26-april-17-may-2020" Mali,MLI,20200501,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Mali is testing symptomatic and eligible cases https://web.archive.org/save/https://maliactu.net/mali-situation-du-coronavirus-au-mali-le-pays-enregistre-25-cas-et-2-deces-en-mois-dune-semaine/" Mali,MLI,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing is being done for positive cases. https://web.archive.org/save/https://maliactu.net/mali-situation-du-coronavirus-au-mali-le-pays-enregistre-25-cas-et-2-deces-en-mois-dune-semaine/" Mali,MLI,20200505,E1: Income support,1,1,"A food and monetary package is targeted to the poorest households https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20200509,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"As of 9th May 2020, Mali's government made mask wearing compulsory in public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903122847/http://north-africa.com/2020/05/mali-ends-curfew-orders-mandatory-wearing-of-facemasks/" Mali,MLI,20200510,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Nationwide curfew is lifted. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mali-lifts-nationwide-curfew-may-10" Mali,MLI,20200510,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Although curfew is lifted public events remain cancelled https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mali-lifts-nationwide-curfew-may-10" Mali,MLI,20200510,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Ban on gatherings remain despite curfew being lifted https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mali-lifts-nationwide-curfew-may-10" Mali,MLI,20200510,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No information on public transport" Mali,MLI,20200510,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Nationwide curfew is limited. however, face masks are a requirement for leaving home https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mali-lifts-nationwide-curfew-may-10" Mali,MLI,20200510,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"THere is no information on internal movement after the curfew being lifted. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mali-lifts-nationwide-curfew-may-10" Mali,MLI,20200510,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mali-lifts-nationwide-curfew-may-10 All land and sea borders remain closed " Mali,MLI,20200602,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Government opened schools again. These reopening targets only the examination classes of primary, secondary (general and technical), technical and vocational education as well as Teacher Training Institutes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604201335/https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/africa/2020-06-02-mali-teachers-strike-over-covid-19-fears-as-schools-reopen/ " Mali,MLI,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The majority of Points of Entry are opened for commercial transportation and returning nationals. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/IOM%20MALI%20-%20Covid%2019%20Point%20of%20Entry%20Dashboard%20-%20Mobility%20restrictions%20EN%20%28June%202020%29_0.pdf " Mali,MLI,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health in Mali launched awareness campaign on COVID in communes of Bamako, with partners of WHO and UNICEF: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604200844/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/rapport-de-situation-sur-l-pid-mie-de-la-maladie-coronavirus-covid-19-du-2-juin-2020-au" Mali,MLI,20200725,C8: International travel controls,4,,"25th July: government resumed commercial air travel (with quarantine and screening measures): ncoming air travelers are required to: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809214012/https://ml.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-bamako-mali-08062020/ Wear a mask. Complete a form with contact information, travel history and health symptoms. The form is available online at www.sante.gov.ml and www.anac-mali.org. Present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than seven days prior to arrival in Mali. Any person suspected of having COVID-19 will be isolated at the airport and a COVID-19 test will be conducted. If test results are positive, that person’s travel documents will be retained, and the traveler will be put into isolation at a government of Mali facility. The travel documents will be returned once the patient is deemed COVID-19-free through subsequent testing. Any passenger who arrives more than seven days following a negative COVID-19 test will have their travel documents retained by airport officials and will be subjected to testing. Travelers must self-quarantine at home or at a hotel at their expense until the test result is available. The cost of the test is 35,000 CFA at the public testing sites. " Mali,MLI,20200731,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools and universities remain closed to most students but those with mandatory exams will be allowed to return. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809214012/https://ml.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-bamako-mali-08062020/" Mali,MLI,20200731,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of 31st July 2020, Mali has reopened land borders to passenger traffic and enhanced screening and quarantine measures have been implemented. Incoming passengers at the land points of entry are required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than seven days prior to arrival at the border. Any person who does not have a valid certificate and/or is suspected of having COVID-19 will be isolated at the border and a COVID-19 test will be conducted. Outgoing passengers are also required to present a negative COVID-19 test. The cost of the test is 35,000 CFA at the public testing sites. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809214012/https://ml.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-bamako-mali-08062020/" Mali,MLI,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Working hours in the public administration have been reorganized to end earlier (at 2:30pm), to protect civil servants. Retail markets will remain open from 6:00am to 4:00pm, to prevent disruptions in the supply of population with basics goods. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20200811,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The prohibition of social, sports, cultural and political gatherings or events remains in place https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All gatherings, religious or political are limited to 50 people. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20200811,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Since people are allowed to go to work and markets are open, it is assumed that public transport is allowed to continue. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On July 24, the Prime Minister signed a decree putting an end to the pandemic-related containment restrictions. The Nationwide curfew was lifted. However, it is mandatory to put on a mask when in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823212216/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mali-lifts-nationwide-curfew-may-10 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Mali,MLI,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"All restrictions on the curfew requirements and on internal movement within Mali were lifted in June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200823211351/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20200811,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200823213026/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ All passengers traveling into Mali must present a negative COVID-19 test. Tests done outside a period of 7 days from entry will have to be redone. Those passengers will be isolated in government facilities awaiting testing. Any passengers found positive for COVID-19 will be quarantined in a government facility" Mali,MLI,20200811,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government unveiled a package of social measures to support the most vulnerable households. These measures include the setup of a special fund to provide targeted income support to the poorest households, a mass distribution of grain and food for livestock to poorest households, the supply of electricity and water free of charge to the poorest consumers for the months of April and May 2020, a 3-month exemption from VAT on electricity and water tariffs, and a 3-month exemption from customs duties on the import of basic food (rice and milk) https://web.archive.org/web/20200823211351/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20200811,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Bank Loans are only included for prequalified companies https://web.archive.org/web/20200823211351/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20200811,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of Mali has a coordinated public information campaign to update the public and interested parties on all developments and COVID-19 measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200823213026/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200811,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The capacity to test for COVID-19 is limited. Thus, the testing policy may be limited to symptomatic and eligible persons. https://web.archive.org/save/https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-mali" Mali,MLI,20200811,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Testing capacity seems limited,but most cases are not mostly community transmission cases. There is limited data on the new testing policy at this time. This policy will be registered as comprehensive contact tracing due to the recent updates and community tranmission findings. .https://web.archive.org/web/20200823222355/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20200803-covid-19-sitrep-196-cleared.pdf?sfvrsn=8a8a3ca4_6 https://web.archive.org/save/https://ml.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-bamako-mali-08062020/" Mali,MLI,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Mali,MLI,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The prohibition of social, sports, cultural and political gatherings or events remains in place https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings above 50 people are restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823213026/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200904,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200823213026/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200823213026/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200823213026/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200904,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Any passenger who arrives without a negative COVID-19 test result or with a COVID-19 test result dated more than seven days before arrival will have his/her travel documents retained by airport officials and will be subjected to testing. Travelers must self-quarantine at home or at a hotel at their expense until the test result is available. Any person suspected of having COVID-19, even despite presenting a negative COVID-19 test result, will be isolated at the airport and a COVID-19 test will be conducted. If test results are positive, that person’s travel documents will be retained, and the traveler will be put into isolation at a government of Mali facility. The travel documents will be returned once the patient is deemed free of COVID-19. –"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200823213026/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200904,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Mali,MLI,20200904,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Mali,MLI,20200904,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of Mali has a coordinated public information campaign to update the public and interested parties on all developments and COVID-19 measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200823213026/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200904,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""COVID-19 testing is offered at local hospitals in Bamako, the fee is 55,000 CFA. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200823213026/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200904,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new policy found" Mali,MLI,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Mask wearing in public spaces is mandatory https://web.archive.org/web/20200914172431/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mali/coronavirus" Mali,MLI,20200914,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNICEF, schools were opened on 14 September 2020 with the DEF (Diplome d’Etude Fondamentale) and the BAC (Bacalauréat) exams scheduled for 12 October 2020 and 19 October 2020 respectively. Note however that public schools are mostly closed because of a prolonged strike by teachers. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123103031/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/unicef-mali-covid-19-situation-report-no-7-1-30-september-2020. See also: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123103157/https://reliefweb.int/report/mali/unicef-mali-covid-19-situation-report-no-6-1-31-august-2020" Mali,MLI,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 50 are still prohibited but according to the UK Foreign Office, 'take up is extremely poor'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924144812/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mali/coronavirus" Mali,MLI,20200915,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20200924144234/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200915,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No curfews appear to be in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200924144234/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on interstate and intercity travel https://web.archive.org/web/20200924144234/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20200915,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the US Embassy in Mali, the Government of Mali is continuing to implement 'enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200924144234/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20201008,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy. Govt seems busy consolidating its power: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017235419/http://primature.ml/activites-du-gouvernement/" Mali,MLI,20201008,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Demonstrations are banned, but many govt events are happening" Mali,MLI,20201008,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy" Mali,MLI,20201008,C8: International travel controls,2,,"UK Gov: ""Testing on arrival To enter Mali you will either need to present a negative COVID test certificate less than 72 hours old or be tested on arrival at the airport. While waiting the test results, you will either have to isolate at home or in a hotel. If you test positive, you will be made to go to government designated facilities. Even if a negative test is presented and you show symptoms, you will be made to isolate until a negative test is obtained. Quarantine requirements If you do not present a negative test that is less than 72 hours old on arrival, you will be tested and will be made to isolate at home or in a hotel while waiting for the test results. If you are showing symptoms, or testing positive on arrival, you will be made to go to government designated facilities, until a negative test is obtained."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017234240/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mali/entry-requirements However, due to the Coup in Mali, its neighbours have shut their borders with it: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017234528/https://www.france24.com/fr/20200818-les-pays-d-afrique-de-l-ouest-ferment-leurs-fronti%C3%A8res-avec-le-mali" Mali,MLI,20201008,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily COVID briefing: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017233445/http://www.sante.gov.ml/index.php/actualites/communiques?start=7 Still, there seems to be a lot of misinformation around COVID, so MINUSMA is funding an information campaign: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017233823/https://www.alwihdainfo.com/Coronavirus-Mali-Lutte-contre-la-Covid-19-La-MINUSMA-poursuit-son-appui_a94802.html" Mali,MLI,20201008,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy" Mali,MLI,20201008,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On the daily briefing there is a note on contact tracing, according to which more or less 500 people daily are being contacted https://web.archive.org/web/20201017233445/http://www.sante.gov.ml/index.php/actualites/communiques?start=7" Mali,MLI,20201018,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Working hours in the public administration have been reorganized to end earlier (at 2:30pm), to protect civil servants. Retail markets will remain open from 6:00am to 4:00pm, to prevent disruptions in the supply of population with basics goods. 10 million masks have been distributed to the population. On May 20th 400 prisoners were released as a preventive step against the spread of COVID-19."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201021080623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20201018,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""On July 24, the Prime Minister signed a decree putting an end to the pandemic-related containment restrictions."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201021080623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20201018,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited, but commonplace. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200924144812/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mali/coronavirus" Mali,MLI,20201018,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200930142853/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20201018,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy. Quarantine or a negative test result required. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930142853/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20201018,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change to policy ""The government’s package of social measures to support the most vulnerable households included the setup of a special fund to provide targeted income support and a mass distribution of grain and food for livestock to the poorest households, the supply of electricity and water free of charge to the consumers in the social tranche for the months of April and May 2020, a 3-month exemption from VAT on electricity and water tariffs, and a 3-month exemption from customs duties on the import of basic food (rice and milk). A package of economic measures was also launched to ease liquidity constraints on ailing firms, including an SME-support guarantee fund, clearing the budget spending float, granting tax deferral and relief to ease liquidity constraints on the hardest-hit companies, especially in the hospitality sector (hotels, restaurants, transportation)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201021080623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20201018,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change to policy ""The BCEAO had also announced: (i) an extension of the collateral framework to access central bank refinancing to include bank loans to prequalified 1,700 private companies; (ii) a framework inviting banks and microfinance institutions to accommodate demands from customers with Covid19-related repayment difficulties to postpone for a 3 month renewable period debt service falling due, without the need to classify such postponed claims as non performing; and (iii) measures to promote the use of electronic payments."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201021080623/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20201018,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily briefing on a government site, however the site does not use https, so it is flagged as malicious by modern browsers. http://web.archive.org/web/20201002002451/http://www.sante.gov.ml/index.php/actualites/communiques These briefings are also posted on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msdsmali1/ " Mali,MLI,20201018,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The daily briefings indicate the number of contacts traced http://web.archive.org/web/20201002002451/http://www.sante.gov.ml/index.php/actualites/communiques" Mali,MLI,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO, all schools are open across the country as of December 7. Social distancing and other public health precautions must be followed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208033101/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Mali,MLI,20201030,E1: Income support,0,,"It does not seem like the measures were extended up until now. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002858/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"The three-month exemption (starting from May) would have expired in August and there is no indication that this was renewed. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201109002858/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No directives. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123085557/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No curfews or restrictions. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123085557/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Enhanced screening and COVID-19 test requirement. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123085557/https://ml.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mali,MLI,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Since September 2020, only a third of the planned COVID-19-related spending has been implemented. This, in part, was because the post-coup sanctions have cut the military authorities’ access to government’s Treasury Single Account at the BCEAO, hence no payments/expenditures could be made out of those accounts. Specifically: (i) support to electricity and water SOEs and the food distribution plans have been fully executed; (ii) COVID prevention and medical support spending registered 60 percent execution; while (iii) the execution of other COVID-related spending, including spending on vulnerable households, had not yet started. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123085458/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mali,MLI,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Even though new measures were supposed to be announced for December 1st, the presidential speech was incomprehensibly cancelled. New measures would have included ""closure for 28 days of schools, but also of restaurants, bars and other “places of pleasure”, closure of markets from 2 p.m., night curfews from 9 p.m"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222356/https://northafricapost.com/45715-mali-cancellation-of-presidential-speech-on-measures-against-covid-19.html" Mali,MLI,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Even though new measures were supposed to be announced for December 1st, the presidential speech was incomprehensibly cancelled. New measures would have included ""closure for 28 days of schools, but also of restaurants, bars and other “places of pleasure”, closure of markets from 2 p.m., night curfews from 9 p.m"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222356/https://northafricapost.com/45715-mali-cancellation-of-presidential-speech-on-measures-against-covid-19.html" Mali,MLI,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Even though new measures were supposed to be announced for December 1st, the presidential speech was incomprehensibly cancelled. New measures would have included ""closure for 28 days of schools, but also of restaurants, bars and other “places of pleasure”, closure of markets from 2 p.m., night curfews from 9 p.m"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222356/https://northafricapost.com/45715-mali-cancellation-of-presidential-speech-on-measures-against-covid-19.html" Mali,MLI,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Even though new measures were supposed to be announced for December 1st, the presidential speech was incomprehensibly cancelled. New measures would have included ""closure for 28 days of schools, but also of restaurants, bars and other “places of pleasure”, closure of markets from 2 p.m., night curfews from 9 p.m"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222356/https://northafricapost.com/45715-mali-cancellation-of-presidential-speech-on-measures-against-covid-19.html" Malta,MLT,20200125,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"On 25th January 2020, Malta’s public health authorities have set up a coordinating team for national response in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak in China. Public official start to urge caution http://web.archive.org/web/20201216080400/https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/99964/coronavirus_national_response_team_set_up_as_malta_takes_precautionary_measures" Malta,MLT,20200125,H2: Testing policy,1,,"In the early stages, testing is only available to those who show symptoms and eligible source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217075125/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/February/25/pr200309.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200125,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Maltese authorities prepared for eventual outbreaks from January. In fact, when the first cases popped up in March, comprehensive contact tracing took place for each case. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217080015/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/January/19/pr200063.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200223,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening of all passengers introduced in Malta International Airport. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217071724/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/February/23/pr200300.aspx " Malta,MLT,20200225,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Maltese Government introduces quarantine from some regions http://web.archive.org/web/20201217071810/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/February/25/pr200309.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200309,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"on 9th March 2020, Maltese public health authorities set up a helpline, various web sites and an elevated coordinated public campaign. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217074800/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/09/PR200435en.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Maltese Government starts discouraging public events. http://web.archive.org/web/20201216095331/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/11/pr200454.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"On 10th March 2020, Maltese Government restricted gatherings on events of 2000 and over. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217063957/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/10/pr200447.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"A travel ban to/from some countries is introduced Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217072006/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/10/pr200447.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200310,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone showing symptoms could now contact authorities to test. Only people who have had their preliminary testing through the helpline or through a GP will be referred to this establishment. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217075604/https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2020-03-10/local-news/Swab-Centre-in-Luqa-opened-to-check-people-with-symptoms-of-Coronavirus-6736220615 " Malta,MLT,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government requires all public events to be cancelled http://web.archive.org/web/20201216095541/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/12/pr200465.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 12th March 2020, the Maltese Government ordered all school institutions to close as from 13th March 2020. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201216091535/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/12/pr200465.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Maltese public health authorities start encouraging, but not requiring, people to work from home as much as possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20201216091535/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/12/pr200465.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Public Health authorities urge public to stay home with the message 'Stay Safe, Stay Home' http://web.archive.org/web/20201217082412/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/12/pr200465.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Travel to Gozo is discouraged. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217070853/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/12/pr200465.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200313,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"From 13th March 2020, Government introduced, and maintained various narrow debt relief to households, from tax deferments to loan moratoria. This is in place up to at least 2021. source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217074334/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/14/pr200489.aspx http://web.archive.org/web/20201217074531/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/moratorium-on-loan-repayments-to-extend-into-2021.839084" Malta,MLT,20200318,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is not closed, but some behavioural restrictions are introduced and schedule is downsized. source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217065938/https://www.transport.gov.mt/news/coronavirus-change-in-bus-schedule-3538" Malta,MLT,20200318,E1: Income support,2,0,"A wage supplement is introduced on 18th March 2020. This is committed to be provided at least till March 2021. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217072939/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/18/pr200520.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200321,C8: International travel controls,4,,"A total border closure is imposed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217072205/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/19/pr200524.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 23rd March 2020, the Maltese Government requires the closing for some sectors. However, various factories, construction and other industries remain operational. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201216093011/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/22/pr200539en.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200325,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Swabs are generally available, even to asymptomatic or people wishing to swab on their wish. https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2020-03-24/local-news/Two-new-swabbing-hubs-to-open-in-Malta-tomorrow-6736221236" Malta,MLT,20200328,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 28th March 2020, Maltese Government restricted groups to 5 persons, than later to 3 persons. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217064201/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Documents/ISSUE15_ENG__26032020.pdf" Malta,MLT,20200328,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1," The second measure, which will come in effect from next Saturday, disallows in their entirety, two categories of persons from leaving their homes. The persons who are 65 years or older, as well as persons with chronic illnesses; including diabetic persons who are dependent on insulin, persons on biological medicines, persons who are facing or who have faced cancer or chemotherapy in the last 6 months, persons undergoing immunosuppression such as persons who have had a transplant, persons who have HIV, persons on dialysis, pregnant women, persons who have respiratory illnesses and who were admitted to hospital in the last year, persons with heart illnesses who have had a medical intervention in the last 6 months, persons who attend the heart failure clinic, and all persons on oral steroids. These two categories amount to more than 118,000 persons who must stay at home under all circumstances. Whoever of these persons is in employment must not go to work either, and will be offered special quarantine leave. The only exception for these persons to be able to leave their homes is for medical appointments and emergencies, or on obtaining permission from the Superintendent for Public Health. These measures have been taken in the best public health interest, and the health of those who are most vulnerable. The co-operation of one and all is needed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217082738/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Documents/ISSUE15_ENG__26032020.pdf" Malta,MLT,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Travel to gozo is banned, apart from work etc http://web.archive.org/web/20201217071122/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/this-is-no-time-for-weekend-breaks-travel-restrictions-to-gozo.782393" Malta,MLT,20200504,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Mask wearing rules are introduced in certain instances in public spaces for the first time. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217080445/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/May/01/pr200801.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On 22nd May 2020, Maltese Government relaxed measures and allowed the re-opening of some industries and shops, with measures in place. However, offices were still encouraged to work from home. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201216093011/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/March/22/pr200539en.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Government removes all workplace closing measures, and encourage work from office once more. http://web.archive.org/web/20201216093721/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/June/01/pr201038.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"With the easing of many restrictions, public events could be held, with certain provisos http://web.archive.org/web/20201216093721/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/June/01/pr201038.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Maltese Government relaxes measures, applicable only to large events: Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217064445/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/June/01/pr201038.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200605,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Stay at home requirements are removed completely. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217083045/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/June/01/pr201038.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200605,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Travel to Gozo once again permitted without any restrictions Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217064445/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/June/01/pr201038.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200701,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are open with some alterations resulting in significant differences compared to usual non-COVID19 operations. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201216092243/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/summer-schools-to-reopen-on-july-1-two-weeks-early.796041" Malta,MLT,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Although the border closure is now lifted, travel to several countries remain banned throughout. The list of countries that travel is restricted to is very fluid and changes across time. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217072559/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/travel-ban-to-be-lifted-for-regions-in-italy-france-spain-hard-hit-by.801810" Malta,MLT,20200705,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport operational as per normal, apart from some small requirements such as mask wearing. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217070503/https://www.maltachamber.org.mt/en/malta-public-transport-releases-new-summer-schedule-with-436-additional-trips-per-day" Malta,MLT,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government reintroduces public event ban http://web.archive.org/web/20201216100018/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/July/31/pr201473.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200807,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Government restricts events of more than 200 people. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217064815/https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/watch-live-robert-abela-and-chris-fearne-hold-news-conference.810072" Malta,MLT,20200818,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Mask restrictions are increased, becoming mandatory in indoor public spaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217080646/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/August/17/pr201562.aspx" Malta,MLT,20200819,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Groups restricted to 15 persons Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217065018/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/August/17/pr201562.aspx" Malta,MLT,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Malta restricts gatherings to fewer than 10 people, then to 6. source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217065445/https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/105023/covid19_group_gatherings_in_public_spaces_reduced_to_10_people" Malta,MLT,20201017,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Mask is mandatory as soon as a person leaves home. source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201217080855/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/October/16/pr202014.aspx" Malta,MLT,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,1,1," Maltese Government re-elevates workplace closing, with recommending closures as well as a curfew for the restaurant and bar industry. http://web.archive.org/web/20201216094311/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/October/16/pr202014.aspx" Malta,MLT,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Maltese Government re-introduced closure restrictions for certain sectors of the economy http://web.archive.org/web/20201216095033/https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/October/26/pr202088.aspx" Myanmar,MMR,20200201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Myanmar Govt Asks Tour Operators to Suspend Travel Services for Chinese Visitorshttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-govt-asks-tour-operators-suspend-travel-services-chinese-visitors.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200309,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On March 9th, the Ministry of Health and Sports launched an awareness campaign and COVID-19 tracking website. They are: ""-publishing situation reports about Myanmar and other countries in the state-owned newspapers and the internet website of the Ministry (www.mohs.gov.mm) and social media pages (https://www.facebook.com/ MinistryOfHealthAndSportsMyanmar) and (https://www.facebook.com/ MyanmarCDC) , with taking response to the fake news -coordination with relevant government agencies to lessen socioeconomic impacts resulted from COVID-19. -awareness programmes with the use of handheld loudspeakers at the crowded places in Regions and States such as bus gates and markets, in cooperation with Myanmar Red Cross Society , civil society organizations and community based organizations."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604172504/https://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/report-on-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-3/ COVID-19 tracking website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200320234718/https://mohs.gov.mm/Main/content/publication/2019-ncov" Myanmar,MMR,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200406212254/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-govt-cancels-mass-gatherings-and-thingyan-water-festival-as-coronavirus-precaution.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"“We decided not to allow public gatherings that draw large crowds from Friday, March 13 to the end of April,” it is not clear about the number, but assuming from Myanmar's context, it could be less than 100. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406212254/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-govt-cancels-mass-gatherings-and-thingyan-water-festival-as-coronavirus-precaution.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200315,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On March 15, Myanmar restricted entry by foreign travelers who in the last 14 days visited the Hubei Province in China or the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions in South Korea, according to the country’s United States embassy. Myanmar nationals returning from those areas will be quarantined in a public hospital for 14 days, according to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-travel-restrictions.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200316,C1: School closing,0,,"It can be noted that the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement ordered the closure of all preschools and nurseries starting on 16 March as part of the efforts to protect people from COVID-19 pandemic, which has spread to over 150 countries. However, this will not affect C1 coding since nurseries and preschools are not classified as educational closures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430203544/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-orders-closures-preschools-fight-against-covid-19.html " Myanmar,MMR,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"""The Ministry of Planning, Finance, and Industry (“MoPFI”) announced on March 18, 2020 that SMEs, Hotel and Tourism, and CMP (Cutting, Making, Packaging) companies will be able to apply for loans with a 1% interest rate for a period of 1 year. These loans are to be disbursed from a relief fund of 100 billion MMK, with 50 billion MMK drawn from the country’s revolving fund and 50 billion MMK drawn from the social welfare fund."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507090222/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/myanmar-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200320,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Kachin State government has closed all private schools on 20 March http://web.archive.org/web/20200407095910/https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-states-issue-heavy-restrictions-movement-ahead-thingyan-curb-covid-19.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200320,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Myanmar's Ministry of Health announced plans to test anyone with symptoms on March 20. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406203847/https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/?q=news%2F21%2F03%2F2020%2Fid-21199" Myanmar,MMR,20200321,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Myanmar's Ministry of Health announced plans to test anyone with symptoms on March 20. https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/?q=news/21/03/2020/id-21199" Myanmar,MMR,20200324,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 24 March, the country's Ministry of Education ordered the closure of colleges and universities across the country. All schools remain closed since early March as part of the country's annual summer vacation that will continue till June. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200324190403/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/myanmar-announces-first-two-cases-of-coronavirus/1776851" Myanmar,MMR,20200324,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Myanmar recorded first confirmed case of Covid 19 in March 24. https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-reports-first-cases-of-coronavirus.html Since then, Myanmar authorities have been doing contact tracing to all cases despite limited resources and capacity. (https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-imposes-community-quarantines-covid-19-patient-visit.html)" Myanmar,MMR,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Myanmar Orders Half of Govt Employees to Stay Home Over COVID-19. Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-orders-half-govt-employees-stay-home-covid-19.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200330,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 29 March the government of Myanmar announced the suspension of all commercial passenger flights from any of its airports with effect from 23:59 on Monday 30 March. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar/coronavirus" Myanmar,MMR,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Travel to and from Muse in northern Shan State has been restricted since April 1."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200406211846/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/states-and-regions-myanmar-take-action-prevent-covid-19.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200404,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Myanmar State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday urged citizens to stay at home as much as possible during the upcoming weeks as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of COVID-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200407095910/https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-states-issue-heavy-restrictions-movement-ahead-thingyan-curb-covid-19.html " Myanmar,MMR,20200407,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The Shan State government has ordered the temporary suspension of all public transportation services from April 7 to April 21. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200407095910/https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-states-issue-heavy-restrictions-movement-ahead-thingyan-curb-covid-19.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200410,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"All Yangon residents have been told to observe a strict 10-day “stay home” period from April 10 to April 19, 2020, except those involved in COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment activities. http://web.archive.org/web/20200407095910/https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-states-issue-heavy-restrictions-movement-ahead-thingyan-curb-covid-19.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"All Yangon residents have been told to observe a strict 10-day “stay home” period from April 10 to April 19, 2020, except those involved in COVID-19 prevention, control and treatment activities. http://web.archive.org/web/20200407095910/https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-states-issue-heavy-restrictions-movement-ahead-thingyan-curb-covid-19.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200412,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On April 12, most factories across the country halted operations for the Thingyan New Year holidays. On April 19, the Ministry of Labor ordered factories to remain closed until April 30 and not to reopen until the Ministry of Health and Sports deemed it safe to do so in line with its COVID-19 preventive measures.https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-govt-lists-essential-businesses-prioritized-reopening-amid-covid-19.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200414,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On April 14, the Sagaing regional government imposed a curfew banning residents from leaving their homes between 10pm and 4am daily. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425195810/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-bans-gatherings-five-and-more-covid-19-spreads.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200417,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings with more than 5 people banned https://web.archive.org/web/20200425195810/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-bans-gatherings-five-and-more-covid-19-spreads.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"24 March 2020 - Some public spaces were closed down in recent days, from schools and cinemas to karaoke bars and massage parlours. The country also took the unprecedented step of cancelling the planned street celebrations and huge water fights that normally mark the country's New Year in April. https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1884820/myanmar-confirms-first-coronavirus-cases https://web.archive.org/web/20200501062911/https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safety/health/diseases/government-measures-related-to-coronavirus/?search=Myanmar&ordering=Relevance https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-leader-appeals-patriotism-covid-19-fight.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200418,C8: International travel controls,3,,"24 March 2020 - Some public spaces were closed down in recent days, from schools and cinemas to karaoke bars and massage parlours. The country also took the unprecedented step of cancelling the planned street celebrations and huge water fights that normally mark the country's New Year in April. https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1884820/myanmar-confirms-first-coronavirus-cases https://web.archive.org/web/20200501062911/https://www.iata.org/en/programs/safety/health/diseases/government-measures-related-to-coronavirus/?search=Myanmar&ordering=Relevance https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-leader-appeals-patriotism-covid-19-fight.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On April 20, some companies resumed business, but many are still closed due to the government restrictions, while some are waiting for local authorities to conduct inspections of their COVID-19 preventive measures. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-govt-lists-essential-businesses-prioritized-reopening-amid-covid-19.html " Myanmar,MMR,20200426,E1: Income support,0,,"""Multiple sources familiar with the final draft of the COVID-19 Comprehensive Response Plan told Frontier it provides a coherent picture of the government’s economic plans and will make it easier for development partners to contribute through grants and loans. The plan brings together measures that have already been announced – such as a K100 billion (US$70.1 million) fund established in March that will lend to affected businesses – as well as new initiatives to stimulate the economy and support vulnerable groups, who are already suffering as a result of the slowing economic activity and COVID-19 prevention measures. It also proposes a significant re-allocation of funds to the health sector to better prepare the country for responding to the pandemic. The plan contains a strong focus on identifying potential sources of financing for the government’s economic stimulus initiatives. It doesn’t commit the government to undertaking all of the measures proposed, but rather seeks to prepare for their potential introduction when the situation requires."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507084639/https://frontiermyanmar.net/en/government-set-to-unveil-covid-19-economic-response-plan" Myanmar,MMR,20200427,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Myanmar Extends Visa and Flight Ban until May 15 to Tackle COVID-19. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428011319/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-extends-visa-flight-ban-may-15-tackle-covid-19.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200427,E1: Income support,0,,"""Economic stimulus: On April 27, the government released a comprehensive economic relief plan outlining, among other things, new monetary policy, measures to boost private businesses and trade, and efforts to mitigate the economic impacts for workers and households. As of April 28, Myanmar is reportedly close to releasing a $2-3 billion stimulus package. A fund of nearly $70 million was previously established at the Myanmar Economic Bank to provide soft loans to affected business (particularly the garment and tourism sectors and SMEs). The Ministry of Health will receive $200,000 to buy laboratory equipment and medical supplies."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083000/https://www.csis.org/programs/southeast-asia-program/southeast-asia-covid-19-tracker-0#Myanmar" Myanmar,MMR,20200428,E1: Income support,1,0,"Measure announced on April 28th that will provide social security benefits to factory workers who are unable to work from April 20 to May 15. ""As part of a move to contain the spread of COVID-19, all local factories had to close from April 20 to May 15 for mandatory inspections by the ministry concerned. Workers from those factories who registered for social security under the Social Welfare Program will receive 40 percent of their salaries for the unemployed days in accordance with the Social Security Law, the ministry's release said."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604165752/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/26/c_139089573.htm Additional corroborating sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604165534/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govt-will-pay-social-security-insured-workers.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200604170345/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Myanmar,MMR,20200503,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The Ministry of Immigration and Human Resources has released a list of businesses deemed essential that are prioritized for reopening including fishery product factories, cargo transportation businesses, wholesale food warehouses and trading companies. The ministry on Sunday informed state and regional authorities that businesses such as state-owned factories, water distribution plants, electricity plants, clinics and hospitals, wholesale food warehouses and fishery product factories are considered essential to the public and should be allowed to resume operating. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-govt-lists-essential-businesses-prioritized-reopening-amid-covid-19.html Yangon has more than 6,600 factories employing over 680,000 laborers. More than 400 factories in Yangon have already been allowed to resume after being inspected and over 1,400 more will be allowed to resume operating soon, as they are in compliance with the COVID-19 preventive measures, according to the Yangon regional government." Myanmar,MMR,20200506,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"""On 27 April 2020, the Myanmar Government released its COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan (“CERP”). The CERP sets out seven goals, ten strategies, 36 action plans and 76 actions covering a broad range of extraordinary fiscal measures and policy responses. The CERP details proposed actions to be undertaken as well as actions effected by the Myanmar Government and the ministries so far. Each action is set out under the relevant goal and the ministry/authority responsible for each goal is named."" ""Parliamentary discussions on the budget allocation and obtaining foreign loans to finance the country’s COVID-19 response are expected once Myanmar Union Parliament resumes on 18 May 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083207/https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/myanmar-government-introduces-its-covid-65811/" Myanmar,MMR,20200513,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Since 13 May it has been compulsory for anyone going out in public in Myanmar to wear a facemask. Failure to wear one will result in a fine. This requirement is being enforced strictly and has led to the arrest of some offenders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015440/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar/coronavirus" Myanmar,MMR,20200514,C2: Workplace closing,2,0," ""Yangon, will ease some restrictions in four townships as no new cases have been reported for 20 days.Streets will be unblocked and restaurants and tea shops allowed to reopen."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518213828/https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmars-major-cities-ease-covid-19-business-restrictions.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200516,E1: Income support,0,,"Termination of the social security benefit for factory workers, since the factory inspections ended on May 15th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604165752/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/26/c_139089573.htm" Myanmar,MMR,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to MOHS, the following groups are allowed to gather with more than five people, nation-wide: people who are going to work at government offices, companies or factories; children, parents and teachers going to schools and trainings; and people going out to eateries that are following preventive measures for COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200602055107/https://www.irrawaddy.com/specials/myanmar-covid-19/myanmar-extends-ban-mass-gathering-june-15.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1,"15 May 2020 Myanmar to reopen schools in July 2020. http://archive.vn/v2AWj " Myanmar,MMR,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"14 May 2020 Myanmar’s hardest-hit region for COVID-19, Yangon, will ease some restrictions in four townships as no new cases have been reported for 20 days, State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said on Wednesday. The townships – Mingaladon, Hlaing Tharyar, Shwepyitha and Botahtaung – are among the country’s 10 COVID-19 hotspots which are currently under semi-lockdown. Streets will be unblocked and restaurants and tea shops allowed to reopen. Yangon eateries have been allowed to provide takeaways since March 27, after the country reported its first coronavirus case. http://archive.vn/yhOGz " Myanmar,MMR,20200601,C8: International travel controls,3,,"1 June 2020 Myanmar extends entry restrictions for travellers to June 15 to contain COVID-19 spread http://archive.vn/DFm0L " Myanmar,MMR,20200627,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Extension of the ban of gatherings of more than five people. http://archive.fo/cN590" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,C1: School closing,3,1,"MMR keeps preschools closed till July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20200630012300/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-keeps-preschools-closed-until-july-15.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"http://archive.vn/yhOGz" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200406212254/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-govt-cancels-mass-gatherings-and-thingyan-water-festival-as-coronavirus-precaution.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Extension of the ban of gatherings of more than five people. http://archive.fo/cN590" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"All instructions (excluding some relaxations) relating COVID-19 prevention and control have been extended to July 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713202015/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"All instructions (excluding some relaxations) relating COVID-19 prevention and control have been extended to July 15, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713202015/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"All instructions (excluding some relaxations) relating COVID-19 prevention and control have been extended to July 15, 2020. Restrictions on visa issuances and international passenger flights have been extended to July 31. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713202015/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Int’l Passenger Flights Likely Banned Until October: Myanmar Vice-President https://web.archive.org/web/20200712093145/https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/intl-passenger-flights-likely-banned-october-myanmar-vice-president.html Restrictions on visa issuances and international passenger flights have been extended to July 31. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713202015/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,E1: Income support,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200713202015/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M FISCAL Key measures include: (i) targeted investments to strengthen the health system following the activation of the national contingency plan to fight the pandemic; (ii) cash-transfers and in-kind necessities to the poorest and those unemployed; and (iii) tax relief, suspension of government fees and waived social contributions. According to World Bank estimates, support to social sectors could reach more than US$160 million (about 1.1 percent of GDP). Due to very limited resources, the authorities are actively seeking additional budget support from development partners, beyond what was already disbursed or committed. On April 3, 2020, IMF approved a disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) equivalent to $165.9 million to meet the large external financing gaps arising from Covid-19. On March 12, 2020, the World Bank provided a grant of $3.7 million to strengthen prevention against the COVID-19 pandemic, purchase materials and equipment, and train health workers. On April 2, 2020, the World Bank approved $100 million Development Policy Operation (DPO) for budget support to improve the human capital." Myanmar,MMR,20200703,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The central bank provided monetary policy support and acted to safeguard financial stability. The central bank has started to provide liquidity to the commercial banks, reaching MGA 306 billion at end May (planning up to MGA620 billion (about 1.2 percent of GDP)) and relaxed some mandatory deposit limits to encourage banks to defer delayed payments on existing loans and increase lending to businesses. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713202015/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On March 9th, the Ministry of Health and Sports launched an awareness campaign and COVID-19 tracking website. They are: ""-publishing situation reports about Myanmar and other countries in the state-owned newspapers and the internet website of the Ministry (www.mohs.gov.mm) and social media pages (https://www.facebook.com/ MinistryOfHealthAndSportsMyanmar) and (https://www.facebook.com/ MyanmarCDC) , with taking response to the fake news -coordination with relevant government agencies to lessen socioeconomic impacts resulted from COVID-19. -awareness programmes with the use of handheld loudspeakers at the crowded places in Regions and States such as bus gates and markets, in cooperation with Myanmar Red Cross Society , civil society organizations and community based organizations."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604172504/https://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/report-on-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-3/ COVID-19 tracking website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200320234718/https://mohs.gov.mm/Main/content/publication/2019-ncov" Myanmar,MMR,20200703,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Myanmar's Ministry of Health announced plans to test anyone with symptoms on March 20. https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/?q=news/21/03/2020/id-21199" Myanmar,MMR,20200714,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The government of Myanmar has extended the restrictions imposed in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic in the country till July 31. The restrictions include limitations on social gatherings, enforcing social distancing and limiting the number of passengers in the public transport services and restaurants among others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060004/http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=393814 " Myanmar,MMR,20200714,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The government of Myanmar has extended the restrictions imposed in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic in the country till July 31. The restrictions include limitations on social gatherings, enforcing social distancing and limiting the number of passengers in the public transport services and restaurants among others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060004/http://newsonair.nic.in/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=393814 " Myanmar,MMR,20200714,E1: Income support,0,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060055/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Myanmar,MMR,20200714,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060135/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govt-contact-tracing-capability-works-overdrive-over-flouter-returnee.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200721,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 21 July, A total of 3,772 government high schools that met COVID-19 health guidelines were allowed to reopen and start teaching grade 10 and 11 students, according to the health ministry. The remaining 2,058 government high schools that still lack preparatory measures will be reconsidered after thorough checks on improvements, it said. Reopening of middle school and primary students' classes at government schools is expected to be take place within the next four to eight weeks if the pandemic situation remains under control. It is unclear when the colleges, universities, private schools and kindergartens will be allowed to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722055820/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200722/p2g/00m/0in/043000c https://web.archive.org/web/20200722055847/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/govt-keeps-private-high-schools-boarding-schools-closed-myanmar.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200722055927/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/21/c_139229329.htm " Myanmar,MMR,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," Groups of 15 people allowed: It was announced that there shouldn’t be a gathering of 5 or more people in one place until 29th of July, when Dr Myint Htwe, Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS) minister, Dr Myint declared that from the 1st of August, the limit will be increased to 15 or more people. Whether it’s travelling or an event being held, there should be less than 15 people in a place, especially in an enclosed location. source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200731065336/https://www.myanmore.com/2020/07/covid-19-in-myanmar-what-to-expect-in-august/" Myanmar,MMR,20200728,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The international flight suspension to Myanmar has been extended to Aug 31. source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200731063945/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/international-flight-suspension-myanmar-extended-until-august-31.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200730,C1: School closing,2,1," Half of the high school initially opened fail COVID-19 safety standards and have been shut again. source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200731064738/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/half-high-schools-myanmar-fail-inspection-remain-closed.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Myanmar extended COVID-19 restrictions on 29 July until 31 August, following the gatherings limit increased on 1 August from 5 persons to 15 persons. http://archive.fo/aqyrQ" Myanmar,MMR,20200801,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Myanmar extended restrictions on international flights until August 31, with consular approval for essential businesses and officials required for exemptions http://archive.fo/aqyrQ" Myanmar,MMR,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On 13 August, the government expanded gathering limits to 30 persons from 15 persons http://archive.fo/1U05z" Myanmar,MMR,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"It seems like the measure is nationwide, as opposed to targeted. For example, the nationwide ban on gatherings includes exceptions for restaurants, permitted markets. Some regions have more specific guidelines, but 2G seems to apply across the country. See: https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (accessed 27th August 2020, web archive link not working but was updated as of 27 August)" Myanmar,MMR,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Note: The Burmese government instituted stay-at-home orders, curfews, bans on public gatherings, and closures of public events, entertainment venues, and religious institutions that are still in place. See: https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (accessed 27th August 2020, web archive link not working but was updated as of 27 August)" Myanmar,MMR,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Note: The Burmese government imposed a nationwide ban on gatherings of 30 or more people, effective beginning on August 16. Exceptions include work commutes for public servants, corporate employees, and factory workers; medical emergencies; shopping at permitted markets; delivery of goods; employment activities; public, private, and monastic schools; holding meetings, discussions, and classes in line with Ministry of Health guidelines; eating at restaurants that follow Ministry of Health guidelines; official COVID-19 control and protection activities; and funerals. See: See: https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (accessed 27th August 2020, web archive link not working but was updated as of 27 August)" Myanmar,MMR,20200818,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"A limited number of train routes are operating and Intra-provincial bus service has restarted. City buses are operating as normal (although it is not clear when this began). See: See: https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (accessed 27th August 2020, web archive link not working but was updated as of 27 August)" Myanmar,MMR,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"It seems like the measure is nationwide, as opposed to targeted. See: https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (accessed 27th August 2020, web archive link not working but was updated as of 27 August)" Myanmar,MMR,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"There is a nationwide curfew in place, from 12:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M. The government is actively enforcing this curfew (not sure why this has been coded 2T instead of 2G since the curfew is nationwide). See: See: https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (accessed 27th August 2020, web archive link not working but was updated as of 27 August)" Myanmar,MMR,20200818,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Note: Effective March 30, the Burmese government will no longer allow international commercial passenger flights to land at any airport in Burma. This suspension will last through September 30. See: See: https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (accessed 27th August 2020, web archive link not working but was updated as of 27 August)" Myanmar,MMR,20200826,C1: School closing,3,1,"The government of Myanmar ordered all schools, including private ones, to close from 26 August. The date for re-opening has not yet been announced https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015440/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar/coronavirus " Myanmar,MMR,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015507/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015507/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20200828,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015507/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015507/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"NO change. “Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? – YES” https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015507/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20200828,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200909015604/https://mohs.gov.mm/Main/content/publication/2019-ncov" Myanmar,MMR,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"All airlines in Myanmar have suspended their domestic flights from 11 September. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925015336/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar/entry-requirements" Myanmar,MMR,20200910,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Arrivals in Myanmar must enter government-arranged quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925015336/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar/entry-requirements" Myanmar,MMR,20200926,C1: School closing,3,1,"No date has been set for schools to reopen, the Director General of the Basic Education Department of the Ministry of Education stated that schools in Myanmar will reopen only when the COVID-19 infection rate declines to a safe level. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006154805/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-basic-education-schools-reopen-depending-covid-19-situation.html" Myanmar,MMR,20200926,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On the 25th of September the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order effective 26th September that, people residing in 11 townships of the four state and regions are required for “Stay-at-Home” in order to effectively control the spread of the disease. Those who need to perform their duties at government departments, banking services, filling stations, private-rum ports, communication businesses, food production, production and distribution of medical supplies and drinking water, factories of daily personal hygiene products and related businesses are excluded. Civil servants are to rotate on a 2-week for office attendance and 2-week on work-from-home basis. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006141131/https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/announcements/1545 " Myanmar,MMR,20200926,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On the 25th of September the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order effective 26th September that, people residing in 11 townships of the four state and regions are required for “Stay-at-Home” in order to effectively control the spread of the disease. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006141131/https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/announcements/1545 " Myanmar,MMR,20200926,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On the 25th of September the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order effective 26th September that, people residing in 11 townships of the four state and regions are required for “Stay-at-Home” in order to effectively control the spread of the disease. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006141131/https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/announcements/1545 " Myanmar,MMR,20200926,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"On the 25th of September the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order effective 26th September that, people residing in 11 townships of the four state and regions are required for “Stay-at-Home” in order to effectively control the spread of the disease. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006141131/https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/announcements/1545" Myanmar,MMR,20200926,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On the 25th of September the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order effective 26th September that, people residing in 11 townships of the four state and regions are required for “Stay-at-Home” in order to effectively control the spread of the disease. People from the mentioned townships are required to stay at home and Only one person per household can go outside to purchase essentials. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006141131/https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/announcements/1545" Myanmar,MMR,20200926,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On the 25th of September the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order effective 26th September that, people residing in 11 townships of the four state and regions are required for “Stay-at-Home” in order to effectively control the spread of the disease. Only vehicles transporting working people and permitted vehicles may enter any township. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006141131/https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/announcements/1545" Myanmar,MMR,20200926,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As seen on the Myanmar government tourism website: 1. No International flights to any international airport in Myanmar until October 31. 2. No entry for foreign nationals through Myanmar land borders until October 31 3. The Myanmar government suspended the e-visa and visa-on-arrival programs for visitors of all countries until October 31. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006151611/https://tourism.gov.mm/covid-19/ " Myanmar,MMR,20201005,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are still closed, however, the Ministry of Education is working with the UN Children’s’ Fund (UNICEF) and other partners to develop home-based learning materials for children and teachers. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006154524/https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/10/1074602 " Myanmar,MMR,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On 5th October, the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order for the Stay-at-Home programme which had expanded to cover people in all townships, except for Cocogyun Township. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006153325/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/post/652/Announcement-on-Stay-at-Home-Programme-on-All-Township-Except-for-Cocogyun-Township http://web.archive.org/web/20201006150824/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/39cff-stay-at-home-for-all-township-except-cocogyun-township-eng-ver.pdf " Myanmar,MMR,20201005,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On 5th October, the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order for the Stay-at-Home programme which had expanded to cover people in all townships, except for Cocogyun Township. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006153325/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/post/652/Announcement-on-Stay-at-Home-Programme-on-All-Township-Except-for-Cocogyun-Township http://web.archive.org/web/20201006150824/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/39cff-stay-at-home-for-all-township-except-cocogyun-township-eng-ver.pdf " Myanmar,MMR,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On 5th October, the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order for the Stay-at-Home programme which had expanded to cover people in all townships, except for Cocogyun Township. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006153325/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/post/652/Announcement-on-Stay-at-Home-Programme-on-All-Township-Except-for-Cocogyun-Township http://web.archive.org/web/20201006150824/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/39cff-stay-at-home-for-all-township-except-cocogyun-township-eng-ver.pdf " Myanmar,MMR,20201005,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"On 5th October, the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order for the Stay-at-Home programme which had expanded to cover people in all townships, except for Cocogyun Township. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006153325/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/post/652/Announcement-on-Stay-at-Home-Programme-on-All-Township-Except-for-Cocogyun-Township http://web.archive.org/web/20201006150824/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/39cff-stay-at-home-for-all-township-except-cocogyun-township-eng-ver.pdf " Myanmar,MMR,20201005,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On 5th October, the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order for the Stay-at-Home programme which had expanded to cover people in all townships, except for Cocogyun Township. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006153325/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/post/652/Announcement-on-Stay-at-Home-Programme-on-All-Township-Except-for-Cocogyun-Township http://web.archive.org/web/20201006150824/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/39cff-stay-at-home-for-all-township-except-cocogyun-township-eng-ver.pdf " Myanmar,MMR,20201005,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 5th October, the Ministry of Health and Sports issued an order for the Stay-at-Home programme which had expanded to cover people in all townships, except for Cocogyun Township. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006153325/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/post/652/Announcement-on-Stay-at-Home-Programme-on-All-Township-Except-for-Cocogyun-Township http://web.archive.org/web/20201006150824/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/39cff-stay-at-home-for-all-township-except-cocogyun-township-eng-ver.pdf " Myanmar,MMR,20201005,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official Website of Ministry of Health and Sports is up to date with covid-19 information and surveillance dashboard. http://web.archive.org/web/20201006135723/https://mohs.gov.mm/Main/content/publication/2019-ncov" Myanmar,MMR,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"See previous note. However, also note that the Burmese government also imposed a nationwide ban on gatherings of 30 or more people, effective beginning on August 16. See https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 19 October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 16/10/2020]" Myanmar,MMR,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Note: Semi-lockdown with stay-at-home instruction was issued for entire Rakhine State starting August 27, and for all townships except the isolated Cocogyun Township (located on a far island) in Yangon Region starting September 21. Factories, especially in the garment sector, have been instructed to close temporarily until October 21 and work from policies are in place for all other organisations in the Yangon Region. There is also a nationwide curfew in place, from 12:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M. The government is actively enforcing this curfew. See https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 19 October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 16/10/2020]" Myanmar,MMR,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"This seems like it can be coded as 2G. On the one hand, there are various region-specific stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions. For example, travel outside of Yangon Region is not allowed until October 31, except for health or emergency reasons. On the other hand, as of September 10, all domestic flights within Burma have also been suspended until October 31. The ban on domestic flights suggests that this can be coded as 2G. See https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 19 October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 16/10/2020]" Myanmar,MMR,20201006,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Restrictions on visa issuances and international passenger flights have been extended to October 31. See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 19 October 2020, web archive unavailable] " Myanmar,MMR,20201006,E1: Income support,1,0,"This seems like it should be coded as 2. For example, according to the IMF, as of October 8 2020, there were measures in place including an Insured Fund for Workers: the Social Security Board, under the Ministry of Labor, Immigration and Population, will pay 40 percent of the salary to insured workers, as a family assistance fund, in accordance with the Social Security Law. Insured workers who are included in the Stay-at-Home order and worked at the private factories and businesses as of September 23rd are entitled to this benefit. See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 19 October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Myanmar,MMR,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"This seems like it should be coded as 2. For example, according to the IMF, as of October 8 2020, there were measures in place including: exemptions and subsidies of household electricity charges (MMK 109 billion); deferment of income and commercial tax payments due in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year to end of FY 19/20. See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 19 October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Myanmar,MMR,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"A mask must be worn at all times when out of the home. See https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 19 October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 16/10/2020]" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes to previous policy on this date" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"No changes to previous policy on this date" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No changes to previous policy on this date" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No changes to previous policy on this date" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No changes to previous policy on this date" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"No changes to previous policy on this date" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No changes to previous policy on this date" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes to previous policy on this date" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,E1: Income support,1,0," Ministry of Labor, Immigration and Population, will pay 40 percent of the salary to insured workers, as a family assistance fund, in accordance with the Social Security Law. Insured workers who are included in the Stay-at-Home order and worked at the private factories and businesses as of September 23rd are entitled to this benefit. Reference: http://web.archive.org/web/20201029172716/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20201029173216/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govt-subsidise-employee-salaries-during-stay-home-period.html" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Financial Relief has been provided by Myanmar govt in several ways to several sectors and they will continue to relax regulation and extend financial support until end of the year Additionally govt has taken multiple actions to help low households Refer to: http://web.archive.org/web/20201029174909/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-extends-financial-support-measures-local-businesses.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201029175259/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-govt-takes-action-help-low-income-households-farmers.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201029172716/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Myanmar,MMR,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Myanmar continues to examine how it can tackle the COVID-19 infodemic by engaging with print and online media outlets, acknowledging their role in educating and informing the general public and influence in behaviour. Refer to: http://web.archive.org/web/20201029175659/https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/yangon-uses-media-mix-to-boost-solidarity-against-covid-19" Myanmar,MMR,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Myanmar has contact tracing in place for patients and people who came in contact, however it is not clear whether it is done 100% for all cases or not hence marking as 1 Reference: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029181310/https://www.mohs.gov.mm/page/8509 P.S. Page is in Burmese language, use Chrome to open it and right click->translate to English " Myanmar,MMR,20201025,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On 25-Oct Mynmar Ministry of Health issued ""Stay at home"" orders for various provinces. For more details please refer to : https://web.archive.org/web/20201029151847/https:/eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/69365-order-135-mohs---eng.pdf However as the factories and workplaces have been following the guidelines closely, employees working for MOHS inspected and approved factories and workplaces located in all townships under the Yangon Region and townships in Mon, Mandalay, Bago and Ayeyarwaddy Regions that are under the Stay at Home programme, shall be permitted to return to work from 22-10-2020 onwards Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029154853/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/f2445-mohs-order-134-2020.pdf " Myanmar,MMR,20201025,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"As per orders on 25-Oct, there is prohibition on gathering of more than 30 people however only for elections on 8-Nov, at polling stations gathering of more than 30 people would be allowed in a line. Refer to : https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155404/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/c3910-order-137---eng.pdf" Myanmar,MMR,20201025,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transport is not closed however it is significantly reduced due to current Stay at Home orders Refer to : http://web.archive.org/web/20201029164005/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201029171426/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/yangons-ghost-buses.html" Myanmar,MMR,20201025,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On 25-Oct Mynmar Ministry of Health issued ""Stay at home"" orders for various provinces. For more details please refer to : https://web.archive.org/web/20201029151847/https:/eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/69365-order-135-mohs---eng.pdf" Myanmar,MMR,20201025,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restrictions on domestic travel continue to exist, domestic flights are suspended until 31-Oct and there are restriction on internal movements due to stay at home orders and documentation requirements. Refer to: http://web.archive.org/web/20201029164005/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201029165334/https://www.mmtimes.com/news/domestic-flight-restrictions-myanmar-extended.html" Myanmar,MMR,20201025,C8: International travel controls,3,,"International travel ban has been extended until 30-Nov Reference: http://web.archive.org/web/20201029171944/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/71c9e-international-flight-ban-exenteded-eng.pdf" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,C1: School closing,3,1,"As per this article dated 5 Oct, the schools were partially opened between Jul and Aug, but continue to stay closed since then. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109170020/https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/10/1074602 " Myanmar,MMR,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The article indicates that stay-at-home is enforced in multiple provinces, but not across Myanmar. There are exceptions, for example, selling goods at a local market - however, those activities appear essential. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No changes to previous policy - exceptions are in place for elections held on 8 Nov. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155404/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/uploads/c3910-order-137---eng.pdf The Burmese government has instituted stay-at-home orders, curfews, bans on public gatherings, and closures of public events, entertainment venues, and religious institutions. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"C4 : updated to 3G from 3T because the ban is nationwide ( check the highlight below ) The Burmese government imposed a *nationwide* ban on gatherings of 30 or more people, effective beginning on August 16. Exceptions include work commutes for public servants, corporate employees, and factory workers; medical emergencies; shopping at permitted markets; delivery of goods; employment activities; public, private, and monastic schools; holding meetings, discussions, and classes in line with Ministry of Health guidelines; eating at restaurants that follow Ministry of Health guidelines; official COVID-19 control and protection activities; and funerals. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Limited public transport is plying. Is public transportation operating? – YES Trains: A limited number of train routes are operating. Buses: Intra-provincial bus service has restarted but may be limited due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. City buses are operating as normal. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The Burmese government has instituted stay-at-home orders, curfews, bans on public gatherings, and closures of public events, entertainment venues, and religious institutions. However, there are exceptions for public sector employees among others. There is a nationwide curfew in place, from 12:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M. The government is actively enforcing this curfew. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"C7 : updated to 2T from 2G as the restrictions vary from province - check the highlight below and details by province are in the link. Travel restrictions and mandatory public health measures are in force in *most parts of Burma*. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? – YES http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Myanmar,MMR,20201030,C8: International travel controls,4,,"C8 : updated to 4 from 3 as the land and air borders are closed as per link below. Effective March 30, the Burmese government will no longer allow international commercial passenger flights to land at any airport in Burma. This suspension will last through November 30 On March 19, the Burmese government announced the temporary suspension of entry and exit of foreign nationals through land borders. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,E1: Income support,1,1,"E1 : updated to 1A from 1F as the relief is being provided to everyone in the ""vulnerable"" category. In-kind and cash transfers to the *most vulnerable* population (MMK 325 billion) Insured Fund for Workers: The Social Security Board, under the Ministry of Labor, Immigration and Population, will pay 40 percent of the salary to insured workers, as a family assistance fund, in accordance with the Social Security Law. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029172716/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Multiple exemptions , waivers and deferments. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029172716/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Detailed SOPs in place for Covid http://web.archive.org/web/20201109182155/https://www.mohs.gov.mm/Main/content/publication/discharge-criteria-for-covid-19-confirmed-patients-as-of-10-10-2020-version-6 There is a nationwide curfew in place, from 12:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M. The government is actively enforcing this curfew. Extensive stay-at-home orders in place http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"H2 : updated to 3 from 2 as per the article below. Administrative testing for travel and other purposes in asymptomatic people is available in Burma. The test costs 200,000 MMK, paid by the customer. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Myanmar,MMR,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"H3 : updated to 2 from 1 as per the highlight below. There is an app and a *SOP for contact tracing*. Further information below. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109183410/https://eurocham-myanmar.org/post/615/Myanmar-government-developed-a-COVID-19-tracking-App http://web.archive.org/web/20201109183622/https://www.who.int/myanmar/emergencies/covid-19-advice-for-the-public/contact-tracing during the second wave of infections, the Ministry of Health and Sports has *scaled up contact tracing* and testing capacity and adopted tougher rules. These measures are reflecting that the Union Government is taking all precautions extremely seriously. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109183850/https://www.mdn.gov.mm/en/contact-tracing-key-beat-back-second-coronavirus-wave" Myanmar,MMR,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"a mask must be worn at all times when out of the home, http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ You must wear a face mask in public places. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109182934/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar/coronavirus " Myanmar,MMR,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No changes. Ban on public gathering and closure of public event of 30 people or more. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122234104/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No changes. Since august 16, ban on public gathering and closure of public event of 30 people or more. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122234104/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No changes. Suspension of domestic flight. http://web.archive.org/web/20201122233313/https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/wfp-myanmar-covid-19-situation-report-12-16-november-2020" Myanmar,MMR,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No changes. Suspension of domestic flight. http://web.archive.org/web/20201122233313/https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/wfp-myanmar-covid-19-situation-report-12-16-november-2020" Myanmar,MMR,20201110,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No changes. No international flight. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122233313/https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/wfp-myanmar-covid-19-situation-report-12-16-november-2020" Myanmar,MMR,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,," In October, World Food Program assisted 34,000 newly displaced people in central Rakhine with electronic cash transfers of 15,000 Myanmar kyats (equivalent to USD 12) per person. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122233313/https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/wfp-myanmar-covid-19-situation-report-12-16-november-2020" Myanmar,MMR,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Mandatory swab tests or quarantine are required for inter-state travels, including for frontline humanitarian workers. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122233313/https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/wfp-myanmar-covid-19-situation-report-12-16-november-2020" Myanmar,MMR,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. Mask must be worn at all time out of the home. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122234104/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201123,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in previous policy" Myanmar,MMR,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"No change in previous policy" Myanmar,MMR,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in previous policy" Myanmar,MMR,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in previous policy" Myanmar,MMR,20201123,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No change in previous policy" Myanmar,MMR,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"No change in previous policy" Myanmar,MMR,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in previous policy" Myanmar,MMR,20201123,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change in previous policy" Myanmar,MMR,20201123,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in previous policy" Myanmar,MMR,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in previous policy" Myanmar,MMR,20201201,C1: School closing,3,1,"Unfortunately, a second wave of locally transmitted COVID-19 cases put paid to this carefully calibrated solution: at the end of August, the recently-reopened high schools were swiftly ordered to close their doors, and send their students home. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109170020/https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/10/1074602" Myanmar,MMR,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Exceptions include work commutes for public servants, corporate employees, and factory workers; medical emergencies; shopping at permitted markets; delivery of goods; employment activities http://web.archive.org/web/20201109170020/https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/10/1074602" Myanmar,MMR,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The Burmese government has instituted stay-at-home orders, curfews, bans on public gatherings, and closures of public events, entertainment venues, and religious institutions. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Burmese government imposed a nationwide ban on gatherings of 30 or more people. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No change" Myanmar,MMR,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Burmese government announced stay-at-home orders for all of Yangon Region (except for Coco Island), effective at 8:00 AM on September 21. Residents of Yangon Region must abide by the following orders: 1.) stay at home unless going to/from work, 2.) employees of private organizations and businesses must telework (those working in banking and finance, gas stations, food and refrigeration services, production and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, medical equipment production, and the distribution of drinking water and personal hygiene items are exempt). http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Due to the recent outbreak in Rakhine State, travelers from Rakhine State to Yangon and other locations may be required to conduct a 14-day quarantine upon arrival (14 days in a government facility including two PCR nasal swab tests). Only vehicles transporting people for one of the permitted activities are allowed to pass through other townships, in addition to the passenger(s), only one driver is allowed in a vehicle for the permitted activities. http://web.archive.org/web/20201109171739/https://mm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Myanmar,MMR,20201201,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change" Myanmar,MMR,20201201,E1: Income support,1,1,"No Change" Myanmar,MMR,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No Change" Mongolia,MNG,20200110,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"On January 10, we issued our first public advisory, telling everyone in Mongolia to wear a mask. https://archive.vn/kISVU" Mongolia,MNG,20200121,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Events were closed in February and March but no explicit limits on numbers were set. All public events and gatherings through the upcoming weeks were now canceled, a major challenge with one of the most celebrated holidays of the year, Tsagaan Sar, or Mongolian Lunar New Year, quickly approaching in February. All of this pre-“social distancing.” It was eventually announced that March public events would be canceled as well, including the official cancellation of the Ice Festival on Lake Khovsgol, the Winter Golden Eagle Festival, the camel festival in Umnugobi province and the Nauryz Festival nearer to the end of March. All of them major blows to the locals and the tourism dollars they rely on. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425111855/https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/" Mongolia,MNG,20200122,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""The use of masks, especially from early November when flu season starts and air pollution worsens, is already familiar to Mongolians. However, from January 25, the capital city of Ulaanbaatar’s authorities demanded all employees at government offices, banks, shops, and markets wear masks. At the same time, public health professionals and community leaders conveyed the importance of mask wearing and hand-washing and worked to increase sanitation at all major urban centres and public places. The State Emergency Commission began promoting on April 13 a month-long campaign – “Let’s Wear Masks” – and implemented C$75 fines for those not wearing masks in public places. The government’s policy of requiring everyone to wear a mask seems to have also been effective in constraining habits like spitting in public and face touching, further reducing the close-contact spread of the virus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200819195813/https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/mongolias-effective-analogue-approach-covid-19-containment ""Almost all the public spaces, starting with the malls and pharmacies, still require masks. But we realize that in the rural areas, wearing a mask every day is not possible."" https://archive.vn/kISVU" Mongolia,MNG,20200127,C1: School closing,3,1,"The State Emergency Commission decided to close all schools and kindergartens in the country from January 27, 2020 to March 2, 2020. This decision was later extended to April 30. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200413130551/https://montsame.mn/en/read/213965] [http://web.archive.org/web/20200404101529/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse] [http://web.archive.org/web/20200413131109/https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en]" Mongolia,MNG,20200127,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"A ban on the operations of monasteries, churches, bars and nightclubs, sauna, motels and a varying degree of sports and cultural entities such as yoga, dance clubs and tourism remain in effect until March 30. The restaurants that do remain open in the city are on a mandatory 10 p.m. closing schedule. Public trading centers that have been closed since March 10, such as the local-favorite Black Market, are reopened on 16th March. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404103344/https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/ Public places such as gaming centres have been shut until further notice. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-2 Closure of city administration cultural offices, e.g. libraries, museums, and community and cultural centers until April 30. Closure of schools, universities, cinemas and entertainment centers until April 30. Closure of bars and reduction of the operating hours of restaurants until April 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20200410103705/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Some mining operations are closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200410115425/https://www.mining-technology.com/mining-safety/rio-tinto-mongolia-coronavirus" Mongolia,MNG,20200127,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events including conferences, sports, and entertainment events have been prohibited. Public places such as gaming centres have been shut until further notice. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-2 All public events and gatherings through the upcoming weeks were now canceled, a major challenge with one of the most celebrated holidays of the year, Tsagaan Sar, or Mongolian Lunar New Year, quickly approaching in February. All of this pre-“social distancing.”http://web.archive.org/web/20200404103344/https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/" Mongolia,MNG,20200127,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-2" Mongolia,MNG,20200221,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"It was announced on February 19 that roads and other forms of transportation would be suspended or blocked over Tsagaan Sar (February 21-27) across six provinces to further enforce the need to self-isolate and not gather in large groups. A necessary action to keep the flow of movement limited over a holiday that holds significance in the country. Prior to the ban, traffic into Ulaanbaatar was monitored by stopping cars and requiring that all passengers have their foreheads scanned to detect an abnormal temperature. Something I myself experienced. But not all public transportation was banned, within the capital the main bus lines were running, but were limited to running on “peak” hours. And even though in the U.S. the CDC advises that wearing a face mask isn’t necessary if you are not sick, they were mandatory while riding public transportation in Ulaanbaatar. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404103344/https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/" Mongolia,MNG,20200221,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," roads and other forms of transportation would be suspended or blocked over Tsagaan Sar (February 21-27) across six provinces. They actually stayed closed until March 16th http://web.archive.org/web/20200404103344/https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/" Mongolia,MNG,20200225,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Travel between provinces has been banned until 27 February and public transport has been suspended during the same period. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200517104521/https://mn.usembassy.gov/security-alert-travel-restrictions-expanded-by-mongolian-government-in-response-to-corona-virus-covid-19-02-25-2020/" Mongolia,MNG,20200226,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"According to the decision made by the State Emergency Commission on February 26, traffic movement of public transport such as buses, trains, and planes had been suspended as a precautionary measure. Per the decision made at the State Emergency Commission meeting on March 1, the movement has been opened from March 3. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200517104757/https://montsame.mn/en/read/217853" Mongolia,MNG,20200226,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200226121857/https://www.reuters.com/article/china-health-mongolia/update-1-mongolia-curbs-travel-across-vast-steppe-to-curb-coronavirus-risk-idUSL3N2AQ2BR" Mongolia,MNG,20200302,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-3" Mongolia,MNG,20200303,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the decision made by the State Emergency Commission on February 26, traffic movement of public transport such as buses, trains, and planes had been suspended as a precautionary measure. Per the decision made at the State Emergency Commission meeting on March 1, the movement has been opened from March 3. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200517104757/https://montsame.mn/en/read/217853" Mongolia,MNG,20200303,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-4" Mongolia,MNG,20200304,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-5" Mongolia,MNG,20200305,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-6" Mongolia,MNG,20200306,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-7" Mongolia,MNG,20200307,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-8" Mongolia,MNG,20200308,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-9" Mongolia,MNG,20200309,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-10" Mongolia,MNG,20200310,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The capital Ulaanbaatar and all province centres are quarantined until Mar 16 to curb the outbreak,"" Deputy Prime Minister Enkhtuvshin Ulziisaikhan said at a press conference. https://web.archive.org/web/20200329234950/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/coronavirus-mongolia-lock-down-first-covid-19-case-12520786" Mongolia,MNG,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-11" Mongolia,MNG,20200310,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The patient is presently staying in Dornogobi aimag, where he went from Ulaanbaatar city for work on March 7, and will be tested again in the near future."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200403231017/https://montsame.mn/en/read/218344" Mongolia,MNG,20200310,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"More than 120 people who came into close contact with the patient have been identified so far and taken to quarantine and over 500 people with indirect contact with him have been tacked down and currently are under medical observation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403231017/https://montsame.mn/en/read/218344" Mongolia,MNG,20200311,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The health commission has also required all public and private organizations to allow female employees who are pregnant or have children under 12 to work from home, or to provide paid leave for them until the end of March. Ulan Bator, home to more than half of the country's population of 3.2 million, also decided on Tuesday to shut down all service centers, markets and shops (excluding grocery stores) until March 16. http://web.archive.org/web/20200425111440/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/11/c_138866739.htm" Mongolia,MNG,20200311,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-12" Mongolia,MNG,20200312,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-13" Mongolia,MNG,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-14" Mongolia,MNG,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-15" Mongolia,MNG,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-16" Mongolia,MNG,20200316,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As of today, roads have been reopened, but citizens entering into Ulaanbaatar are being asked to fill out a questionnaire answering the question of their physical condition and possible risk. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425111855/https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/" Mongolia,MNG,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-17" Mongolia,MNG,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,," roads and other forms of transportation would be suspended or blocked over Tsagaan Sar (February 21-27) across six provinces. They actually stayed closed for longer. Road were reopened as at March 16th http://web.archive.org/web/20200404103344/https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/" Mongolia,MNG,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-18" Mongolia,MNG,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-19" Mongolia,MNG,20200319,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-20" Mongolia,MNG,20200320,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-21" Mongolia,MNG,20200321,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-22" Mongolia,MNG,20200322,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-23" Mongolia,MNG,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200402023140/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia “The information below is current as of March 23, 2020.” “Prohibition of public gatherings until April 30.”" Mongolia,MNG,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Government places Ulaanbaatar and other cities on lockdown after confirming first COVID-19 case on March 10. Entry into and exit from the capital is restricted, but there is no further evidence about prohibition against leaving homes. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402023140/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200517110045/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321181/mongolia-government-places-ulaanbaatar-and-other-cities-on-lockdown-due-to-covid-19-march-10-update-7" Mongolia,MNG,20200323,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders with China have been closed to foot and vehicle traffic since Monday, January 27. The Mongolian government announced on Friday, January 31, that it will close Mongolia's borders to all Chinese citizens and foreigners traveling from China from Saturday, February 1, through Monday, March 2. The travel restriction will apply to individuals traveling via air, rail, and road. Mongolians will also be prohibited from traveling to China from February 1 through March 2. After February 6, Mongolians in China will only be allowed to return via Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International airport (ULN) or the Zamiin Uud rail border. As of Tuesday, February 18, 336 Mongolian citizens remain in China seeking to return home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404095732/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/315326/mongolia-government-extends-school-closures-until-march-30-due-to-coronavirus-update-24" Mongolia,MNG,20200324,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Government of Mongolia has decided to temporarily suspend entry of all passengers through all border checkpoints until 30 April 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200517094042/http://embassyofmongolia.co.uk/?p=3265&lang=en" Mongolia,MNG,20200405,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Prohibition of public gatherings, events and meetings, such as conferences, sporting events and concerts; https://web.archive.org/web/20200410102925/https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en" Mongolia,MNG,20200405,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"“Public transport service will not be stopped in the case the situation becomes tougher. Measures will be taken in stages further. The number of buses will be reduced by 35 percent on weekdays and by 50 percent on weekends, he added.” http://web.archive.org/web/20200410120438/https://montsame.mn/en/read/218524 http://web.archive.org/web/20200410115958/https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/76360/mongolia-%E2%80%93-weekly-press-review-%E2%80%93-23-march-2020_en" Mongolia,MNG,20200405,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""More than 120 people who came into close contact with the patient have been identified so far and taken to quarantine and over 500 people with indirect contact with him have been tacked down and currently are under medical observation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200403231017/https://montsame.mn/en/read/218344" Mongolia,MNG,20200406,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Mongolian authorities suspended the entry of all passengers through all border checkpoints until 30 April, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200410102925/https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en " Mongolia,MNG,20200411,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Movement seems possible" Mongolia,MNG,20200411,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Mongolian authorities suspended the entry of all passengers through all border checkpoints until 30 April, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200410102925/https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en" Mongolia,MNG,20200411,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily news breiefings in govenment owned newspaper, from first case have a daily 11 a.m. press conference is still broadcast daily across local channels to update locals on any new developments that might develop each day. People are additionally handing out pamphlets in the street providing tips on how to stay healthy. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404103344/https://www.forbes.com/sites/breannawilson/2020/03/16/mongolia-announces-3-new-covid-19-cases-totaling-4-how-they-got-coronavirus-precautions-right/" Mongolia,MNG,20200413,C1: School closing,3,1,"The State Emergency Commission decided to close all schools and kindergartens in the country from January 27, 2020 to March 2, 2020. This decision was later extended to April 30. [https://web.archive.org/save/https://montsame.mn/en/read/213965] http://web.archive.org/web/20200404101529/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse http://web.archive.org/web/20200413131109/https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en" Mongolia,MNG,20200413,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Prohibition of public gatherings, events and meetings, such as conferences, sporting events and concerts; https://web.archive.org/web/20200410102925/https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/77102/coronavirus-update-6-april-mongolia_en " Mongolia,MNG,20200413,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On March 27, a comprehensive set of fiscal measures for consideration has been proposed by the cabinet to protect vulnerable household and businesses and to support the economy. These include: (i) ... and (iv) an increase in credit guarantees to SMEs and soft loans from the development bank to cashmere producers. On April 13, Parliament approved tax exemption measures as proposed by the cabinet. https://web.archive.org/web/20200723211732/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mongolbank.mn/eng/news.aspx?tid=1&id=2489" Mongolia,MNG,20200415,C1: School closing,3,1,"The State Emergency Commission decided to close all schools and kindergartens in the country from January 27, 2020 to March 2, 2020. This has now been extended to 1st September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200404101529/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://web.archive.org/web/20200415090759/https://montsame.mn/en/read/222416" Mongolia,MNG,20200422,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511184841/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mongolia-bans-transport-2-provinces-capital-until-april-25 As of 22 Apr. “Mongolian officials have halted transport to Ulaanbataar and Selenge and Darkhan-Uul provinces through 0600 April 25 to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). No traffic from other parts of Mongolia can enter the provinces. Officials will erect roadblocks on main thoroughfares. Officials have also halted passenger rail transport during the same period. However, other inter-provincial traffic is unaffected.“" Mongolia,MNG,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Residents of the capital are also required to register with local authorities before leaving the city. Authorities have previously shut down inbound travel to Ulaanbaatar and some other provinces following reported COVID-19 cases, and additional ground transport disruptions remain possible. Officials could erect checkpoints on main interprovincial roads and halt interprovincial rail transport without notice."" http://archive.fo/u2Yd2 http://archive.vn/u2Yd2 ""Closing the inter-provincial and local roads, trains, and domestic flights when prompted"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200716074456/https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html" Mongolia,MNG,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511182352/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia “The information below is current as of May 5, 2020.” “School age children are prohibited from appearing in public places until May 31. Prohibition of public gatherings until May 31. Starting May 1, gyms, swimming pools, tourist camps, leisure centers, hotels, and similar public locations were opened if they meet standards of disinfection and implement social distancing. Religious institutions are only allowed to conduct internal activities. Bars and karaoke centers are closed for indefinite period and restaurants will operate until 10:00PM. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Visitors to public offices are subject to temperature screenings and required to wear a facemask.” " Mongolia,MNG,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511150059/https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”" Mongolia,MNG,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511150059/https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”" Mongolia,MNG,20200505,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511150059/https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”" Mongolia,MNG,20200505,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511150059/https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”" Mongolia,MNG,20200505,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Mongolia is extending its border closure until 31 May 2020, with the exception of Mongolian citizens and repatriation flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601185358/http://embassyofmongolia.co.uk/?p=3287&lang=mn" Mongolia,MNG,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511182352/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia “The information below is current as of May 5, 2020.” “School age children are prohibited from appearing in public places until May 31. Prohibition of public gatherings until May 31. Starting May 1, gyms, swimming pools, tourist camps, leisure centers, hotels, and similar public locations were opened if they meet standards of disinfection and implement social distancing. Religious institutions are only allowed to conduct internal activities. Bars and karaoke centers are closed for indefinite period and restaurants will operate until 10:00PM. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Visitors to public offices are subject to temperature screenings and required to wear a facemask.” " Mongolia,MNG,20200508,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511182352/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia “The information below is current as of May 5, 2020.” “School age children are prohibited from appearing in public places until May 31. Prohibition of public gatherings until May 31. Starting May 1, gyms, swimming pools, tourist camps, leisure centers, hotels, and similar public locations were opened if they meet standards of disinfection and implement social distancing. Religious institutions are only allowed to conduct internal activities. Bars and karaoke centers are closed for indefinite period and restaurants will operate until 10:00PM. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Visitors to public offices are subject to temperature screenings and required to wear a facemask.” " Mongolia,MNG,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511182352/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia “The information below is current as of May 5, 2020.” “School age children are prohibited from appearing in public places until May 31. Prohibition of public gatherings until May 31. Starting May 1, gyms, swimming pools, tourist camps, leisure centers, hotels, and similar public locations were opened if they meet standards of disinfection and implement social distancing. Religious institutions are only allowed to conduct internal activities. Bars and karaoke centers are closed for indefinite period and restaurants will operate until 10:00PM. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Visitors to public offices are subject to temperature screenings and required to wear a facemask.” " Mongolia,MNG,20200508,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"[the three-day drill ended on 7 May] https://web.archive.org/web/20200511150059/https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”" Mongolia,MNG,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"[the three-day drill ended on 7 May] https://web.archive.org/web/20200511150059/https://thediplomat.com/2020/05/practice-makes-perfect-mongolias-covid-19-outbreak-drill/ “the Mongolian government conducted a three-day drill to check the response and coordination between 14 local and national organizations during a simulated COVID-19 outbreak. The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19.” “The drill started on May 5 with a hypothetical scenario, during which a routine test of the local population revealed three people in the Chingeltei district to be infected with COVID-19. The next day, on May 6, local law enforcement together with doctors started to check all the people who were in direct contact with the three sick patients. During the investigation it was revealed that hundreds of people had become sick (again, for the purposes of the simulated drill scenario). Phase two of the drill started with cordoning off the whole Chingeltei district to stop the spread of the virus to other parts of the city. During the exercise, all citizens were urged to not go outside unless required for medical reasons. Three medical facilities were set up to specifically deal with simulated COVID-19 patients.”" Mongolia,MNG,20200509,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Although the government has decided to not restrict internal movement, it is nonetheless continuing with tracing the in and out flows on the checkpoints placed at 6 major checkpoints around the city of Ulaanbaatar (Emeelt, Baruunturuun, Gunt, Ulziit, Morin and Nalaikh) Ulaanbaatar is by far the biggest urban settlement in Mongolia concentrating almost half of the country’s population. It is a major destination, transition point and origin for population movements and as such may represent a powerful source for spreading COVID-19 to the entire country. To increase its preparedness and also an eventual response to COVID-19, the Governor’s Office of the Capital City has requested the assistance of International Organization for Migration, Mission to Mongolia (IOM) to take evidence of all the incoming and outgoing flows of people by implementing its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) methodology. This is expected to last until June 1st. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517020615/https://reliefweb.int/report/mongolia/mongolia-flow-monitoring-ulaanbaatar-covid-19-preparedness-situation-report-66-4-may" Mongolia,MNG,20200511,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511132807/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse as of 11 May, a country-wide school shutdown is in place." Mongolia,MNG,20200522,C1: School closing,3,1,"Mongolia announced that it will continue with the closings ""until a vaccine is found"", according to a press conference held by the head of state. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601192052/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/26/mongolia-to-maintain-strict-virus-regulations-until-vaccine-found.html" Mongolia,MNG,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Mongolia announced that it will continue with the closings ""until a vaccine is found"", according to a press conference held by the head of state. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601192052/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/26/mongolia-to-maintain-strict-virus-regulations-until-vaccine-found.html" Mongolia,MNG,20200522,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mongolia announced that it will continue with the closings ""until a vaccine is found"", according to a press conference held by the head of state. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601192052/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/26/mongolia-to-maintain-strict-virus-regulations-until-vaccine-found.html" Mongolia,MNG,20200522,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Mongolia announced that it will continue with the closings ""until a vaccine is found"", according to a press conference held by the head of state. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601192052/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/26/mongolia-to-maintain-strict-virus-regulations-until-vaccine-found.html" Mongolia,MNG,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""June 22 (Xinhua) -- The municipal government of Mongolia's capital here on Monday reopened museums and libraries across the city, relaxing the COVID-19 restrictions imposed in late February. ""In order to support the capital city's economy, we have reopened service organizations in stages. This time, we decided to open 11 libraries and 12 museums across the capital city from today,"" Sainbuyan Amarsaikhan, mayor of Ulan Bator, told a press conference. The organizations are not allowed to serve customers if their employees are not wearing masks."" http://archive.vn/6cK9m" Mongolia,MNG,20200630,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200707003028/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mongolia Mongolia has extended suspension of all inbound travel from foreign locations until June 30 and banned the entry of all foreign nationals for the same period.  All commercial flights, passenger rail, and auto traffic into and out of Mongolia are suspended during this time period." Mongolia,MNG,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200707002136/https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html as of 3 July * Most of all businesses, shops, market and restaurants are working normally. * The majority of hotels and leisure places are open * All attractions in the county are open for public. * The closure of museums and sightseeing in the city until 15 July. * All bars and nightclubs are closed until 15 July." Mongolia,MNG,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""FESTIVAL & EVENT UPDATES Ulaanbaatar International Marathon annually on the third Saturday of May. This marathon has been cancelled amid restrictions preventing the coronavirus pandemic. Mongolia Naadam Festival to be live streamed to avoid public gathering between 10 July and 13 July. Based on the Covid-19 preventative measures, the Naadam Festival will be delivered to the entire nation using technological advances and solutions. The Central Stadium and Khui 7 Khudag will not be public gatherings, and everyone will be able to watch the Naadam in many electronic forms and on radio and television.""" Mongolia,MNG,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200707002136/https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html as of 3 July * Most of all businesses, shops, market and restaurants are working normally. * The majority of hotels and leisure places are open * All attractions in the county are open for public. * The closure of museums and sightseeing in the city until 15 July. * All bars and nightclubs are closed until 15 July." Mongolia,MNG,20200708,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Confirmation of School Closures for Remainder of Academic Year: On April 14, the State Emergency Commission extended the closure of all educational institutions in Mongolia for the rest of the academic year and until September 1. TV lessons will continue until June 1 and registration for kindergartens and primary schools will re-commence in mid-August."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200707003028/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Hundreds of thousands of students affected by closure from pre-primary to tertiary https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Mongolia,MNG,20200708,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Museums and libraries resumed operation as of June 22 . Closure of schools, universities, cinemas and entertainment centers until September 1. Professional and short-term training centers will be gradually opened. These include vocational trainings, language centers, and driving schools. School age children are prohibited from appearing in public places until May 31. Prohibition of public gatherings until May 31. Starting May 1, gyms, swimming pools, tourist camps, leisure centers, hotels, and similar public locations were opened if they meet standards of disinfection and implement social distancing. Religious institutions are only allowed to conduct internal activities. Bars and karaoke centers are closed for indefinite period and restaurants will operate until 12:00AM. The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). However, serving and selling alcohol during the election period of June 23 – June 25 is banned. Visitors to public offices are subject to temperature screenings and required to wear a facemask."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200707003028/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mongolia,MNG,20200708,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Could not find anything specific about" Mongolia,MNG,20200708,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Entry and Exit Requirements: All inbound travel from foreign locations to Mongolia has been suspended from March 13 until at least May 31. All commercial flights, passenger rail, auto, and pedestrian traffic into Mongolia are suspended during this time period. Travelers accredited to diplomatic missions, international organizations, and their direct family will be granted entry but will be quarantined for 21 days upon arrival. All other foreign citizen travelers will be denied entry to Mongolia until at least May 30 even if they are direct family members of Mongolian citizens or hold valid resident visas. All travelers are subject to health screenings and quarantine upon entry to Mongolia."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200707003028/https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Mongolia,MNG,20200708,E1: Income support,0,,"No new economic policies: https://web.archive.org/web/20200715233003/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mongolia,MNG,20200708,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""On March 27, a comprehensive set of fiscal measures for consideration was proposed by the cabinet to protect vulnerable household and businesses and to support the economy. These include: (i) tax exemptions on several imported food and medical items; (ii) increase of child allowance and unemployment benefits; (iii) exemptions on CIT, PIT, and social security contributions until the end of September; and (iv) an increase in credit guarantees to SMEs and soft loans from the development bank to cashmere producers. On April 13, Parliament approved tax exemption measures as proposed by the cabinet."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200715233003/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mongolia,MNG,20200708,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Interestingly enough Chrome does not let me access what appears to be the health ministry's website (the first result when you search ""?????? ???????????"") because of possible malware attacks. So, I couldn't really verify this." Mongolia,MNG,20200708,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Pretty low positive/tested rate: they might actually be testing even asymptomatic people: http://archive.fo/AUUOy" Mongolia,MNG,20200708,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"People who lie about travel history are fined: https://web.archive.org/web/2/https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html" Mongolia,MNG,20200718,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"July 13th: ""Officials in Ulaanbaatar have allowed some previously closed nonessential businesses to reopen, including gyms, bars and karaoke venues, retail shops, and fitness studios. However, permitted businesses are only allowed to operate 0700-2359 daily, and owners must require patrons to wear protective face masks and conduct temperature screenings of customers. Religious buildings have reopened, but services remain suspended. Libraries and museums in the capital have also reopened. "" http://archive.vn/ezYsX" Mongolia,MNG,20200718,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"July 13th: ""Officials have canceled most public events and conferences and banned demonstrations nationwide."" http://archive.vn/ezYsX" Mongolia,MNG,20200718,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"July 13th: ""Ulaanbaatar residents are also required to register with local authorities before leaving the city. Authorities have previously shut down inbound travel to the capital and some other provinces following reported COVID-19 cases, and additional domestic ground transport controls remain possible."" http://archive.vn/ezYsX" Mongolia,MNG,20200718,C8: International travel controls,4,,"July 15th: ""Mongolian authorities announced on Monday, July 13, that the ban on international flights has been extended until at least July 31, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak."" ""Foreign nationals remain banned from entering Mongolia."" http://archive.vn/Gd1z7" Mongolia,MNG,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""On July 17, the Governor’s Office of the Capital City reported that preparations are underway for 12 children’s camps located in green areas around Ulaanbaatar to open from July 20."" http://archive.vn/jy9LE" Mongolia,MNG,20200721,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Museums, sightseeing locations and nightclubs appear the only workplaces that are still closed until the 31st of July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729112915/https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200729112857/https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/latest-updates-and-information-for-travelers-on-covid-19-in-mongolia " Mongolia,MNG,20200729,C1: School closing,3,1,"July 29th: Classes will be given in a combination of a physical classroom learning and online lessons and online classes of all levels of educational institutions from September 1. In-person classes at - kindergartens and general education schools to restart on September 1, Tuesday - vocational and industrial training centers to restart on September 14, Monday - universities, colleges and higher education institutions to restart on October 5, Monday. Students of schools in rural areas will take part in offline courses, while schools in capitals of 21 aimags and Ulaanbaatar city will organize classroom training for three days a week and TV and online classes for the remaining two days of a week. School classes will be limited up to 4-6 hours per day, with each period extending around 35-40 minutes. The decision will be followed until October 1, and will be modified in regard to the COVID-19 situation at that time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729111454/https://www.montsame.mn/en/read/232288 " Mongolia,MNG,20200730,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The closure of museums and sightseeing in the city until 31 August. All bars and nightclubs are closed until 31 August. http://archive.vn/EC3SP" Mongolia,MNG,20200730,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Domestic flights, trains, and inter-city buses normally run. http://archive.vn/EC3SP" Mongolia,MNG,20200730,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Mongolian authorities announced on Tuesday, July 28, that restrictive measures introduced to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be extended through August 31. Foreign nationals remain banned from entering Mongolia and the government continues to ban international commercial flights and rail passenger transport. http://archive.vn/OjJ3q" Mongolia,MNG,20200801,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Green Gateway”, a temporary regulation targeted to revive trade and economic cooperation and move large-scale projects and programs forward in a time of the pandemic, will come into effect from tomorrow, August 1. With implementation of the temporary regulation, freight vehicle drivers will have greater access to enter Mongolian and Chinese border checkpoints than before. A citizen who made a request to travel according to the “Green Gateway” regulation, will cross the country’s border after getting permission from corresponding organizations of the two countries and getting involved in COVID-19 test. After their passage through the border, they will follow relevant infection prevention rules of that country. Within it, citizens arrived in Mongolia from China will be put into 21+14-day mandatory isolation. http://archive.vn/czUUD" Mongolia,MNG,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On the 4th of August, recommendations for opening organisations (such as offices, cinema etc) were released. Organisations are allowed to open, but under certain restrictions. Some sectors require closing (ie managerial positions and journalists etc) Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200728081405/https://covid19.mohs.mn/p/cat/post/60/" Mongolia,MNG,20200805,E1: Income support,1,1,"Government on 2 Aug on how it is using international aid: ""For example, the child allowance was increased to MNT 100,000, funding for food purchases for low-income families was doubled, MNT 73,000 was provided to 73,000 people from 6.9 thousand low-income enterprises, and social welfare pensioners and permanent care recipients were provided. An additional MNT 768 billion has been spent so far, including an increase of MNT 100,000 in child benefits. In addition, in order to protect the income of citizens, business entities and organizations, a total of 1 trillion 877.9 billion MNT of social insurance premiums, personal income and corporate income tax, its interest and fines were completely exempted. The Kovid-19 epidemic has created a total budget burden of 2.5 trillion MNT. "" http://archive.fo/E0dVy" Mongolia,MNG,20200805,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200813235916/https://covid19.mohs.mn/" Mongolia,MNG,20200805,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Could not find the guidelines, but they at least know where do all their new cases come from: ""As of Saturday, Mongolia has reported a total of 293 COVID-19 cases, all of which were imported. No local transmissions or deaths have been reported in the Asian country so far."" http://archive.fo/0Bn5L" Mongolia,MNG,20200825,C1: School closing,3,1,"above policy remains in place. " Mongolia,MNG,20200825,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border remains closed. " Mongolia,MNG,20200825,E1: Income support,1,1,"no changes found." Mongolia,MNG,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to a UNICEF report published on 29 September 2020, Mongolia has started to reopen schools and kindergartens gradually from 1st September. So I have changed this cell (01 September), and the onward cells, from ""3G"" to ""2G"" to reflect the fact that the country has started reopening in phases. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001173800/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/200929_eapro_education_response_update.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201001173904/https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/200929_unicef_eapro_snapshot.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201001173726/https://news.num.edu.mn/?p=81263 http://web.archive.org/web/20201001174245/https://must.edu.mn/en/news/9212" Mongolia,MNG,20200916,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Starting September 16, activities of culture, entertainment and leisure, retails, and public events are back to normal. However, according to the WHO COVID-19 situation report for Mongolia #21: 25 September 2020, such a lift is only applicable to partial areas. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001213023/https://www.amicusmongolia.com/coronavirus-mongolia-update.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201001213134/https://www.who.int/mongolia/emergencies/coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-in-mongolia/covid-19-situation-reports-in-the-mongolia" Mongolia,MNG,20200916,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The border closure measure is still in place. " Mongolia,MNG,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the WHO COVID-19 situation report for Mongolia #20: 18 September 2020, Mongolia has lifted all the internal travel restrictions. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001213134/https://www.who.int/mongolia/emergencies/coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-in-mongolia/covid-19-situation-reports-in-the-mongolia" Mongolia,MNG,20200930,C1: School closing,1,1,"Please refer to the note for 01 September 2020 for details. According to UNICEF, all schools in Mongolia are opened as of 29 September. I have checked a few major Mongolian universities, they are open for face to face teaching or activities on or before 30 September (the induction day at the National University of Mongolia). But according to a later report, students only spend three days at school per week. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001173800/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/200929_eapro_education_response_update.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201001173904/https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/200929_unicef_eapro_snapshot.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201001173726/https://news.num.edu.mn/?p=81263 http://web.archive.org/web/20201001174245/https://must.edu.mn/en/news/9212 http://web.archive.org/web/20201010204142/https://www.businessinsider.com/mongolia-coronavirus-border-closure-citizens-abroad-2020-10?r=US&IR=T" Mongolia,MNG,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"According to COVID-19 situation report for Mongolia #22: 02 October 2020, sports clubs, religious and cultural gatherings, tourist camps, resorts and hotels reopen in some areas. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010210631/https://www.who.int/mongolia/internal-publications-detail/covid-19-situation-report-for-mongolia-22-02-october-2020" Mongolia,MNG,20201002,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the WHO COVID-19 situation report for Mongolia #22: 02 October The ban on mass gathering is still in place. 2020http://web.archive.org/web/20201010210631/https://www.who.int/mongolia/internal-publications-detail/covid-19-situation-report-for-mongolia-22-02-october-2020" Mongolia,MNG,20201011,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy found since last update." Mongolia,MNG,20201011,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy found since last update." Mongolia,MNG,20201011,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy found since last update." Mongolia,MNG,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Mongolian authorities have announced from Tuesday, October 13, the country has lifted stay at home orders and resumed in-country transportation options and business operations. https://archive.vn/jatEY " Mongolia,MNG,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival opens on 19 Oct (19-25 Oct). No facial mask or social distance or capacity/ participants regulations are mentioned. https://archive.vn/eIUC9 https://archive.vn/fLzDQ" Mongolia,MNG,20201020,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy found." Mongolia,MNG,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy found." Mongolia,MNG,20201020,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Mongolia's border remains closed." Mongolia,MNG,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Third EU Trade Day in Mongolia: Increasing the export potential of Mongolia to the European Union market held on 26-27 October. https://archive.vn/eIUC9#selection-835.0-841.1" Mongolia,MNG,20201112,C1: School closing,3,1,"Mongolia continues to modify and expand public health measures in an attempt to contain a cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks in Ulaanbaatar and Selenge. Under the national lockdown 12 Nov to 17 Nov, Close all level of educational institutions. https://archive.vn/F9Tcp" Mongolia,MNG,20201112,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Mongolian authorities responded to the confirmation of the country's first locally transmitted coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case on Wednesday, November 11, by ordering a five-day nationwide lockdown from 06:00 (local time) on Thursday, November 12, through to 06:00 on Tuesday, November 17. Under the lockdown measures, grocery stores, supermarkets, food markets, petrol stations, pharmacies, hospitals, and power plants are among the few businesses permitted to continue operating. https://archive.vn/78Bce" Mongolia,MNG,20201112,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No possible under the strict national lockdown, as residents will only be able to leave home to purchase essential goods or attend work if they are unable to work from home. https://archive.vn/78Bce" Mongolia,MNG,20201112,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No possible under the strict national lockdown, as residents will only be able to leave home to purchase essential goods or attend work if they are unable to work from home. https://archive.vn/78Bce" Mongolia,MNG,20201112,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transportation’s operating hours in Ulaanbaatar remain restricted: 0600 – 1000 and 1700 – 2100. https://archive.vn/gQ3kv" Mongolia,MNG,20201112,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1," Residents will only be able to leave home to purchase essential goods or attend work if they are unable to work from home. https://archive.vn/78Bce" Mongolia,MNG,20201112,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel to and from the capital has been banned. " Mongolia,MNG,20201112,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The border crossings and ports of entry at Altanbulag and Selenge close completely. https://archive.vn/gQ3kv#selection-2287.0-2287.83" Mongolia,MNG,20201112,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Everyone is required to wear a facemask in public places. Non-compliance is subjected to a fine up to MNT 50 000 (EUR 15). https://archive.vn/0NGLd#selection-1133.0-1133.122" Mongolia,MNG,20201115,E1: Income support,1,1,"Monthly salary incentive for frontline responders of Ulaanbaatar city, Darkhan-Uul and Selenge provinces. https://archive.vn/F9Tcp" Mongolia,MNG,20201115,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Government procured 100 000 COVID-19 Rapid Ag test on 13 November 2020. Testing centers established at 18 points in Ulaanbaatar city and 2 points in Selenge province and all specialized hospitals to perform COVID-19 rapid antigen test from 14 November 2020. PCR test to be performed to confirm rapid antigen test. Targeted testing which includes all repatriated people, frontline HCWs, close contacts and ILI/SARI surveillance samples. Generally available for high-risk population groups, but not generally available. https://archive.vn/F9Tcp" Mongolia,MNG,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Level 3 extended city-wide home quarantine until 6 a.m 1 December 2020 Essential services such as grocery stores and markets, hospitals and pharmacies, gas stations, banking institutions, communication and media will continue to function. https://archive.vn/F9Tcp" Mongolia,MNG,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public celebratory events, including corporate events, for the upcoming New Year’s Holiday, are banned concerning the possible high risk of COVID-19 spread. https://archive.vn/F9Tcp" Mongolia,MNG,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restricted unnecessary public movement and mass gathering https://archive.vn/F9Tcp" Mongolia,MNG,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government of Mongolia has extended the nation-wide all-out readiness until 1 December 2020. During the strict lock-down the public is urged to refrain from all non-essential movement. All non-essential movements are prohibited beyond the timeframe 7.00-10.00 and 17.00-20.00. Pedestrians and vehicles are stopped by the police to check the purpose of their movement. https://archive.vn/0NGLd#selection-785.684-793.76" Mongolia,MNG,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In the provinces, travel to and from Uvs, Selenge, Khenti, Zavkhan, Dornod, Bayan-Ulgii, Khovd, Gobisumber, Darkhan-Uul and Erdenet aimags is suspended. https://archive.vn/0NGLd#selection-785.684-793.76" Mongolia,MNG,20201201,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 30 November, the Mongolian government extended the national lockdown until December 11, 2020. https://archive.vn/LJAK8" Mongolia,MNG,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On 30 November, the Mongolian government extended the national lockdown until December 11, 2020. https://archive.vn/LJAK8" Mongolia,MNG,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 30 November, the Mongolian government extended the national lockdown until December 11, 2020. https://archive.vn/LJAK8" Mongolia,MNG,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 30 November, the Mongolian government extended the national lockdown until December 11, 2020. https://archive.vn/LJAK8" Mongolia,MNG,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"On 30 November, the Mongolian government extended the national lockdown until December 11, 2020. https://archive.vn/LJAK8" Mongolia,MNG,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On 30 November, the Mongolian government extended the national lockdown until December 11, 2020. https://archive.vn/LJAK8" Mongolia,MNG,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 30 November, the Mongolian government extended the national lockdown until December 11, 2020. https://archive.vn/LJAK8" Mongolia,MNG,20201204,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Mongolia government carried out ""One Citizen-One Household"" campaign from 4 to 11 December in its capital city: at least one member of each household was tested. https://archive.vn/21C4W" Mongolia,MNG,20201212,C1: School closing,3,0,"Mongolia has ended a lockdown in several provinces, including the capital Ulaanbaatar. Meanwhile, 'Battsengel soum in Arkhangai and Altanbulag and Sukhbaatar soums in Selenge are subject to more severe restrictions until at least 21 December under a state of “all-out readiness”. The public in those locations need to avoid any non-essential activities and movement. Essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies and hospitals remain open. The government of Mongolia has placed all other provinces in Mongolia under a state of “high alert”, which entails less severe restrictions.' https://archive.vn/AcMHj" Mongolia,MNG,20201212,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Mongolia has ended a lockdown in several provinces, including the capital Ulaanbaatar. Meanwhile, 'Battsengel soum in Arkhangai and Altanbulag and Sukhbaatar soums in Selenge are subject to more severe restrictions until at least 21 December under a state of “all-out readiness”. The public in those locations need to avoid any non-essential activities and movement. Essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies and hospitals remain open. The government of Mongolia has placed all other provinces in Mongolia under a state of “high alert”, which entails less severe restrictions.' (Failed to find out the restrictions under ""high alert""...) https://archive.vn/AcMHj" Mongolia,MNG,20201212,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Mongolia has ended a lockdown in several provinces, including the capital Ulaanbaatar. Meanwhile, 'Battsengel soum in Arkhangai and Altanbulag and Sukhbaatar soums in Selenge are subject to more severe restrictions until at least 21 December under a state of “all-out readiness”. The public in those locations need to avoid any non-essential activities and movement. Essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies and hospitals remain open. The government of Mongolia has placed all other provinces in Mongolia under a state of “high alert”, which entails less severe restrictions.' https://archive.vn/AcMHj" Mongolia,MNG,20201212,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Mongolia has ended a lockdown in several provinces, including the capital Ulaanbaatar. Meanwhile, 'Battsengel soum in Arkhangai and Altanbulag and Sukhbaatar soums in Selenge are subject to more severe restrictions until at least 21 December under a state of “all-out readiness”. The public in those locations need to avoid any non-essential activities and movement. Essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies and hospitals remain open. The government of Mongolia has placed all other provinces in Mongolia under a state of “high alert”, which entails less severe restrictions.' https://archive.vn/AcMHj" Mongolia,MNG,20201212,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Mongolia has ended a lockdown in several provinces, including the capital Ulaanbaatar. Meanwhile, 'Battsengel soum in Arkhangai and Altanbulag and Sukhbaatar soums in Selenge are subject to more severe restrictions until at least 21 December under a state of “all-out readiness”. The public in those locations need to avoid any non-essential activities and movement. Essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies and hospitals remain open. The government of Mongolia has placed all other provinces in Mongolia under a state of “high alert”, which entails less severe restrictions.' https://archive.vn/AcMHj" Mongolia,MNG,20201212,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Mongolia has ended a lockdown in several provinces, including the capital Ulaanbaatar. Meanwhile, 'Battsengel soum in Arkhangai and Altanbulag and Sukhbaatar soums in Selenge are subject to more severe restrictions until at least 21 December under a state of “all-out readiness”. The public in those locations need to avoid any non-essential activities and movement. Essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies and hospitals remain open. The government of Mongolia has placed all other provinces in Mongolia under a state of “high alert”, which entails less severe restrictions.' https://archive.vn/AcMHj" Mongolia,MNG,20201212,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Mongolia has ended a lockdown in several provinces, including the capital Ulaanbaatar. Meanwhile, 'Battsengel soum in Arkhangai and Altanbulag and Sukhbaatar soums in Selenge are subject to more severe restrictions until at least 21 December under a state of “all-out readiness”. The public in those locations need to avoid any non-essential activities and movement. Essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies and hospitals remain open. The government of Mongolia has placed all other provinces in Mongolia under a state of “high alert”, which entails less severe restrictions.' https://archive.vn/AcMHj" Mongolia,MNG,20201212,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All international air and rail routes remain suspended until at least 31 December. All borders between China and Mongolia remain closed until further notice https://archive.vn/AcMHj" Mozambique,MOZ,20200211,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The Health Surveillance System in Mozambique is on high alert and all citizens traveling to Mozambique from affected countries are rigorously assessed by health authorities at the main points of entry""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200506215822/http://www.misau.gov.mz/index.php/91-esclarecimento-sobre-a-pratica-de-uso-de-mascaras-e-quarentena-de-cidadaos-no-pais-no-ambito-do-cumprimento-de-recomendacoes-internacionais-sobre-a-epidemia-de-coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200211,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Ministry on Health issues basic guidance and information about Coronavirus, appeals to caution and asks citizens to listen to MISAU guidance in the future; https://web.archive.org/web/20200506214948/http://www.misau.gov.mz/index.php/91-esclarecimento-sobre-a-pratica-de-uso-de-mascaras-e-quarentena-de-cidadaos-no-pais-no-ambito-do-cumprimento-de-recomendacoes-internacionais-sobre-a-epidemia-de-coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to President Nyusi, the Mozambican Government will also suspend the organization and participation in all types of events with more than 300 people and discourage them from taking place in closed spaces and without adequate ventilation.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200506220744/https://www.presidencia.gov.mz/por/Actualidade/PR-anuncia-medidas-de-prevencao-do-COVID-19-no-pais" Mozambique,MOZ,20200320,C8: International travel controls,2,,"the Mozambican authorities have introduced a decision of a 14-day self-quarantine for travelers coming from or who recently have been in the following countries: China, Iran, South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, USA, UK, the Netherlands and Sweden. This signifies that you would need to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine, including teleworking, at home, also if you have visited or transited through any of these countries. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/latest/news/2020/03/20/covid-information-mozambique-for-dutch-nationals" Mozambique,MOZ,20200320,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing policy is not explicitly stated, but limited test kit supply strongly implies that only suspected and eligible cases can be tested. ""2,500 testing kits for COVID-19 available, and the government is negotiating with partners on receiving more testing kits, protective and other medical equipment."" https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/latest/news/2020/03/20/covid-information-mozambique-for-dutch-nationals (page cannot be archived)" Mozambique,MOZ,20200322,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"According to the IMF website, the Central Bank of Mozambique has made policy waivers and relief resources for its financial and foreign exchange markets including loan granting institutions / creditors . This includes a credit line of USD500 million for institutions participating in the Interbank Foreign Exchange Markethttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mozambique,MOZ,20200322,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Mozambique reports first case of Coronavirus; starts daily Coronavirus briefings; https://web.archive.org/web/20200506214722/http://www.misau.gov.mz/index.php/100-primeiro-caso-de-coronavirus-confirmado-hoje-em-mocambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200322,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing for the first case in the country: The patient has mild symptoms, is in isolation at home and is undergoing clinical follow-up by the country's health authorities. At this moment, contacts are being tracked for the purposes of monitoring the transmission of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506214722/http://www.misau.gov.mz/index.php/100-primeiro-caso-de-coronavirus-confirmado-hoje-em-mocambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1,"""In a televised address on Friday, President Filipe Nyusi announced a raft of measures aimed at protecting Mozambicans from the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic, which has seen more than 200 people infected in neighbouring South Africa. The measures, which are effective from March 23, include the suspension of issuance of visas to foreigners and cancellation of those already issued as well as the closure of both public and private schools and suspension of public gatherings involving more than 50 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506221936/http://apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-mozambique-closes-schools-tightens-border-controls/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Among the measures announced by the President, social events (both private and public) were limited to a maximum of 50 participants, except activities of strictly public interest. Measures take effect March 23; https://web.archive.org/web/20200506221328/https://www.presidencia.gov.mz/por/Actualidade/PR-anuncia-reforco-das-medidas-de-prevencao-do-COVID-19; https://web.archive.org/web/20200506221936/http://apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-mozambique-closes-schools-tightens-border-controls/ " Mozambique,MOZ,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Among the measures announced by the President, social events (both private and public) were limited to a maximum of 50 participants, except activities of strictly public interest. Measures take effect March 23; https://web.archive.org/web/20200506221328/https://www.presidencia.gov.mz/por/Actualidade/PR-anuncia-reforco-das-medidas-de-prevencao-do-COVID-19; https://web.archive.org/web/20200506221936/http://apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-mozambique-closes-schools-tightens-border-controls/ " Mozambique,MOZ,20200324,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All Mozambican schools and universities are closed, and gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/save/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200324,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of March 24, Mozambique has three confirmed case of COVID-19. All arrivals to Mozambique, regardless of citizenship, are being mandated a 14-day self-quarantine. https://web.archive.org/save/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200328,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Prior quarantine upon arrival policy remains in place. Additionally, Mozambique's National Migration Service (SENAMI) has confirmed the closure of the Ressano Garcia border post, which links the country and its largest trading partner, South Africa, with effect from Saturday as part of a strategic drive to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515003015/http://apanews.net/en/news/mozambique-safrica-border-closed-to-contain-covid-19" Mozambique,MOZ,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""public and private institutions remain in operation, however, the preventive and control measures of COVID-19 must be observed cumulatively, namely, the interpersonal distance from 1.5m at least; the cough tag; frequent hand washing; disinfection of facilities and equipment; non-sharing of utensils for personal use and airing of facilities "". Still in this sector, the decree determines that for face-to-face work, the number of workers must be reduced to at least 1/3, in the proportion of service turnover every 15 days "". https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Estado-de-Emergencia-Restringir-para-salvar-vidas" Mozambique,MOZ,20200330,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaign related specifically to COVID is in place including the Government's official website www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz" Mozambique,MOZ,20200331,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Mozambique still has just six imported cases, plus two of local transmission, all in isolation at home, but the number of contacts of these patients rose from 103 to 124 as a result of MISAU follow-up. web/20200521181451/https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-traced-contacts-of-confirmed-covid-19-cases-increase-a-verdade-156622/ " Mozambique,MOZ,20200401,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Prohibition of public and private events, such as religious gatherings, cultural, recreational, sporting, political, associative, tourist and any other kind of activities, except for unavoidable State or social issues, such as funerals (article 3b in the legislation); https://web.archive.org/web/20200423201221/http://www.open.ac.uk/technology/mozambique/sites/www.open.ac.uk.technology.mozambique/files/files/Lei_1_2020_de_31_de_Marc%CC%A7o_BR_62_I_SE%CC%81RIE_2020_(as_revised_by_AR).pdf; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mozambique-declares-state-emergency-through-least-april-30; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427183737/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004050193.html " Mozambique,MOZ,20200401,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"One of the aspects that can be highlighted in the decree is the reduction of the maximum number of people in the same physical space, including funerals, which until the entry into force was 50 people. Until April 30, ""The number of participants in funeral ceremonies is 20, ensuring compliance with social distance"" explained the Minister of Justice, Constitutional and Religious Affairs, Helena Khida, during the press conference announcing the measures. According to the minister, ""the funerals for deaths by COVID-19 are attended by a maximum of 10 people"" and, on the other hand, ""regardless of the cause of death, participants in funeral ceremonies are required to wear masks"". Cemetery managers are under the decree, obliged to adopt the necessary measures to comply with these measures. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Estado-de-Emergencia-Restringir-para-salvar-vidas" Mozambique,MOZ,20200401,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"A Level 3 State of Emergency was announced on April 1, which includes a provision for maximum of 1/3 of passenger capacity for public and private transport. This reflects a substantial reduction in capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502201909/https://mz.usembassy.gov/travel-alert-mozambique-covid-19-update-and-state-of-emergency-measures-april-6-2020/ --- Furthermore: Under the state of emergency declaration on April 1. . .In order to avoid distortions in the scope of the COVID-19 prevention measures in force, the National Institute of Land Transport should clarify the following: The use of protective masks for the nose and mouth is mandatory in all public and private transport and in crowds of people, in accordance with the preventive measures approved in the Session of the Council of Ministers, of April 8, 2020. For the application of this measure, public and private transport is understood to mean all remunerated passenger transport activity, whether privately or publicly owned. Drivers of private vehicles that do not engage in paid passenger transport activities are not covered by the mandatory use of masks. The National Institute of Land Transport urges all motorists and users of public transport to fully comply with the measures approved by the Government of Mozambique, collaborating with the inspection authorities to prevent the spread of COVID - 19 through the means of transport. (RM) https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Covid-19-INATTER-esclarece-uso-de-mascaras-no-sector-dos-transportes" Mozambique,MOZ,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"State of Emergency takes effect; public events are banned and the government recommends limiting movement to essential trips; but does not impose a curfew; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427182522/http://apanews.net/en/news/mozambican-parliament-ratifies-declaration-of-state-of-emergency-on-coronavirus; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427183737/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004050193.html " Mozambique,MOZ,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"While Mozambique has declared a state of emergency and the president has received the power to limit the ""internal circulation of persons in any part of the national territory, provided that there is an exponential increase in cases of contamination"" (Article 3., 2a), there is no evidence that such action has been taken. Therefore, coded as 0; https://web.archive.org/web/20200423201221/http://www.open.ac.uk/technology/mozambique/sites/www.open.ac.uk.technology.mozambique/files/files/Lei_1_2020_de_31_de_Marc%CC%A7o_BR_62_I_SE%CC%81RIE_2020_(as_revised_by_AR).pdf; https://web.archive.org/web/20200417074709/https://noticias.mmo.co.mz/2020/04/covid-19-parlamento-mocambicano-ratifica-estado-de-emergencia.html" Mozambique,MOZ,20200401,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Mozambican Government announced April 1, 2020 a Level-3 State of Emergency. Some of the measures (amended on April 8) include: Entry and Exit Requirements No visas (including border visas) are being issued at this time. The Ministry of Health (MISAU) has implemented screening at airports and other points of entry scanning the temperatures of all travelers. All arrivals to Mozambique, regardless of citizenship, will be on a mandated 14-day self-quarantine (see quarantine information below). Quarantine Information The Mozambican Government has mandated a 14-day self-quarantine for the following: all arrivals, regardless of citizenship or prior travel; and all persons who have had direct contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19." Mozambique,MOZ,20200401,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Law that ratifies the Presidential Decree on the State of Emergency in Mozambique was approved by the Assembly of the Republic, Mozambican Parliament, on 31 March 2020. Among several measures, the law reinforces the 14-day quarantine at home for all people who have recently traveled overseas, for those arriving in Mozambique and for all people who have had direct contact with positive cases of COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afro.who.int/news/world-health-organization-10-cases-covid-19-confirmed-mozambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200401,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Law that ratifies the Presidential Decree on the State of Emergency in Mozambique was approved by the Assembly of the Republic, Mozambican Parliament, on 31 March 2020. Among several measures, the law reinforces the 14-day quarantine at home for all people who have recently traveled overseas, for those arriving in Mozambique and for all people who have had direct contact with positive cases of COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afro.who.int/news/world-health-organization-10-cases-covid-19-confirmed-mozambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200404,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"“All positive patients for COVID-19 have mild symptoms and are in isolation in their homes being assisted by medical teams. The persons which had contact with the patients are in mandatory home quarantine and are being followed by health professionals”, stressed Dr. Samo Gudo. Regarding the suspected cases tested in the last 24 hours, Dr. Samo Gudo reported that of the total samples tested, 49 come from the tracing of suspected cases in Cabo Delgado, one (1) from the follow-up of traced persons in Maputo and the rest of samples is part of the routine COVID-19 epidemiological surveillance that is implemented in Mozambique. According to the Deputy Director-General of the INS, “these are samples sent from different parts of the country that fulfill the mandatory requirements and criteria established by the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). It recommends the following: 1) surveillance of travelers who show symptoms and 2) surveillance of all individuals who have severe respiratory symptoms, regardless if they have traveled or if they have been a traced contact”. Dr. Samo Gudo presented that the Ministry of Health started a sentinel surveillance across the country about 10 days ago. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afro.who.int/news/world-health-organization-28-cases-covid-19-confirmed-mozambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200414,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Same as above. No new changes." Mozambique,MOZ,20200414,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Mozambique is following WHO recommendations for testing eligible suspected and symptomatic patients, with 762 tests administered as of April 14: ""these are samples sent from different parts of the country that fulfill the mandatory requirements and criteria established by the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). It recommends the following: 1) surveillance of travelers who show symptoms and 2) surveillance of all individuals who have severe respiratory symptoms, regardless if they have traveled or if they have been a traced contact”."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200423153520/https://www.afro.who.int/news/world-health-organization-28-cases-covid-19-confirmed-mozambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200414,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Same as above. No new changes." Mozambique,MOZ,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy changes announced. ""Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504174722/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia" Mozambique,MOZ,20200426,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy changes announced. ""Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504174722/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia" Mozambique,MOZ,20200426,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy changes announced. ""Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504174722/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia" Mozambique,MOZ,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy changes announced. ""Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504174722/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia" Mozambique,MOZ,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy changes announced. ""Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504174722/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia" Mozambique,MOZ,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy changes announced. ""Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504174722/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia" Mozambique,MOZ,20200426,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy changes announced. ""Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504174722/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia" Mozambique,MOZ,20200505,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"5th May 2020, the Mozambican government tightened the preventive measures against the Covic-19 pandemic, by making it obligatory to wear face masks in public places and in any gatherings of people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200901074214/https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-masks-now-obligatory-in-public-places-aim-report-159431/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200515,C1: School closing,3,1,"Prior school closures remain in force." Mozambique,MOZ,20200515,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"/web/20200525224828/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200515,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned according to the UK FCO. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525224828/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200515,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"/web/20200525224828/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200515,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Mandatory quarantine upon arrival remains in place: ""The Ministry of Health (MISAU) has implemented screening at airports and other points of entry scanning the temperatures of all travelers and interviewing those traveling from countries where COVID-19 has been detected. All arrivals to Mozambique, regardless of citizenship, will be on a mandated 14-day self-quarantine (see quarantine information below)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200502201909/https://mz.usembassy.gov/travel-alert-mozambique-covid-19-update-and-state-of-emergency-measures-april-6-2020/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200529,C1: School closing,3,1,"the Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until June 30. Some of the measures include: continued closure of all schools; https://web.archive.org/web/20200604200227/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ General government update (local language) https://web.archive.org/web/20200604202758/https://covid19.ins.gov.mz/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200529,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"the Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until June 30. Some of the measures include: use of face masks in all public places, on public and private communal transport, and in any gathering of people; continued closure of all schools; https://web.archive.org/web/20200604200227/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until June 30. Some of the measures include: The Ressano-Garcia / Lebombo post near Komatipoort is the only open land border between South Africa and Mozambique, for cargo only. Mozambique’s civil aviation authority has suspended international passenger flights. No visas (including border visas) are being issued at this time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604200227/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200605,C1: School closing,3,1,"Mozambique lockdown extended to June 29th according to the UK FCO https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned and social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed in all situations. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200605,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Individuals who have been in places with active cases of coronavirus, or who have had direct contact with someone with a confirmed case of coronavirus, will be required to observe self-isolation for a period of 14 days. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200605,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Individuals who have been in places with active cases of coronavirus, or who have had direct contact with someone with a confirmed case of coronavirus, will be required to observe self-isolation for a period of 14 days. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200617,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200703000939/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF On March 30, President Nyusi declared a state of emergency for the month of April. This has been extended three times (now until July 31).  The measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus now include: (iii) closure of non-essential shops or, where applicable, their reduction in activity; (vi)introducing employee rotation in the workspace (or other forms of organization to reduce density)" Mozambique,MOZ,20200617,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200703000939/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF On March 30, President Nyusi declared a state of emergency for the month of April. This has been extended three times (now until July 31).  The measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus now include: (ii) ban on all types of public or private events;" Mozambique,MOZ,20200617,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200703000939/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF Early on, the government took several actions to contain an outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, stating that “prevention remains the best strategy.” These actions included (ii) the ban of all gatherings – including religious services - of more than 50 persons," Mozambique,MOZ,20200617,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200703000939/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF On March 30, President Nyusi declared a state of emergency for the month of April. This has been extended three times (now until July 31).  The measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus now include: (i) imposing limitations on movements within the country and border entries (only cases of State interest, the transport of goods by duly accredited operators and health-related situations are exempted)" Mozambique,MOZ,20200617,E1: Income support,0,,"No specific information was found. The below is just for reference. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703004550/https://www.theigc.org/blog/mozambiques-response-to-covid-19-challenges-and-questions/ Mozambique’s response to COVID-19: Internal and external measures “The government is seeking collaborations with donors to support the most vulnerable segments of the population, by providing cash transfers for poor peri-urban households and credit for micro and small businesses to help them cope with the repercussions of limited economic activity.” http://archive.is/AzEak The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people living in resettlement centres in Sofala Province, one of the regions devastated by Cyclone Idai in March 2019. Supporting the Mozambican Government in fighting food insecurity amid the coronavirus pandemic, WFP is providing assistance through value vouchers worth US$40 per household. These can be redeemed by people to buy the foods they please, as well as hygiene, items at locally contracted shops." Mozambique,MOZ,20200629,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200713221044/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M IMF While testing capacities are currently only available in Maputo, the government is planning to expand those to the provinces, with the objective to initially test 400 people a day in four provincial laboratories and to scale it up to 6,000 tests a day. As of June29, about 29343 people had been tested in Mozambique." Mozambique,MOZ,20200713,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714021326/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mozambique As of 13 July The Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until July 29. Some of the measures include: reduction of workforce to 1/2 present at work place with turnover of teams every 15 days" Mozambique,MOZ,20200713,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714021326/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mozambique As of 13 July The Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until July 29. Some of the measures include: prohibition of cultural, recreational, and sports activities in public spaces; closure of entertainment establishments theaters, libraries, bars, pools, and gyms (museums may reopen); suspension of religious services and celebrations in all places of worship;" Mozambique,MOZ,20200713,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714021326/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mozambique As of 13 July The Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until July 29. Some of the measures include: prohibition of cultural, recreational, and sports activities in public spaces; closure of entertainment establishments theaters, libraries, bars, pools, and gyms (museums may reopen); suspension of religious services and celebrations in all places of worship;" Mozambique,MOZ,20200713,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714021326/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mozambique As of 13 July The Mozambican Government has mandated a 14-day self-quarantine for the following: * all arrivals, regardless of citizenship or prior travel; and * all persons who have had direct contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19." Mozambique,MOZ,20200714,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714022739/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Mozambique,MOZ,20200727,C1: School closing,3,1,"The earlier decision to gradually reopen schools from 27 July has apparently been reversed due to the continuing Covid-19 situation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727192840/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/07/22/mozambique-to-improve-sanitation-for-school-re-opening-amid-covid-19-pandemic/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200729,C1: School closing,3,1,"Despite end of state of emergency, schools remain closed in practice (see further details below): Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115135711/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/maioria-%C3%A9-contra-reabertura-das-escolas-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-segundo-relat%C3%B3rio/a-54415745 https://web.archive.org/web/20201115135715/https://www.voaportugues.com/a/covid-19-nyusi-anuncia-a-reabertura-gradual-da-economia/5532172.html The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. ""The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212332/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212407/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And ""Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806213001/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200729,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. ""The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212332/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212407/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And ""Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806213001/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200729,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. ""The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212332/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212407/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And ""Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806213001/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200729,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. ""The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212332/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212407/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And ""Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806213001/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200729,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. ""The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212332/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212407/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And ""Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806213001/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200729,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212332/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212407/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 " Mozambique,MOZ,20200729,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. ""The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212332/https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200806212407/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And ""Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806213001/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique" Mozambique,MOZ,20200729,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Entry to Mozambique is prohibited except for Mozambican nationals and foreign nationals with a valid residency visa for Mozambique. All other visas issued prior to 1 April 2020 have been cancelled. It is not possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806213921/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/entry-requirements" Mozambique,MOZ,20200807,C1: School closing,3,1,"President Filipe Nyusi announced a new period of state of emergency would be in place from midnight (local time) on Friday, August 7, to September 6 The three-phase plan will begin on August 18, when activities deemed low risk can resume. These include the resumption of face-to-face classes in universities and higher education institutions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123205/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Mozambique,MOZ,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most shopping centres, markets, restaurants and cafes remain open. Bars, cinemas, casinos and gyms are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123205/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Mozambique,MOZ,20200807,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/coronavirus " Mozambique,MOZ,20200807,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/coronavirus " Mozambique,MOZ,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Mozambican government has declared a national State of Emergency, which will remain in place until 30 September. These regulations have imposed restrictions on movement across international borders and within the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Mozambican government has declared a national State of Emergency, which will remain in place until 30 September. These regulations have imposed restrictions on movement across international borders and within the country.https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/coronavirus" Mozambique,MOZ,20200818,C1: School closing,2,1,"Beginning August 18, the President of Mozambique announced a phased approach to resuming economic and social activity in the country. Phase 1: Low Risk Activities including following: - Resumption of higher education classes - Resumption of classes in the academies and schools of security and defense forces - Resumption of primary and adult education teaching training classes - Resumption of technical and vocational classes - Resumption of medical training classes at public professional training centers https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123205/https:/mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"From August 18, religious gatherings with more than 50 people can resume. https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123205/https:/mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200818,C8: International travel controls,2,,"14th August 2020, The Ministry of Health (MISAU) has implemented screening at airports and other points of entry scanning the temperatures of all travelers. Travelers will be required to provide proof of negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based COVID-19 test results administered in their country of origin within 72 hours of departure. The Mozambican Government has mandated a 10-day self-quarantine for all arrivals, regardless of citizenship or prior travel. The Mozambican Government has mandated a 14-day self-quarantine for all persons who have had direct contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123205/https:/mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"After five months of closure, face-to-face lessons for technical institutions including universities were allowed to resume from September 1 in Mozambique, as part of the government's schedule of phased school reopening during the pandemic. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115140449/https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2020-09-16/Mozambican-school-closed-after-students-test-positive-for-COVID-19-TOCe1vLhg4/index.html" Mozambique,MOZ,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Beginning September 1: Reopening of cinemas, theatres, casinos, and gyms, as well as driving schools. This suggests that most sectors have been allowed to reopen, but if people can work from home, that is also recommended as a general measure. See: https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive not working, accessed 10th September 2020)" Mozambique,MOZ,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Since August 18th, participation in funeral services is limited to 50 people, except in cases where the cause of death is COVID-19 (in which case only ten participants are allowed), for religious services, 50 participants maximum. See: https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive not working, accessed 10th September 2020)" Mozambique,MOZ,20200901,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Note: All arrivals to Mozambique, regardless of citizenship, will be on a mandated 10-day self-quarantine. See: https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive not working, accessed 10th September 2020)" Mozambique,MOZ,20200901,E1: Income support,0,,"No measures yet." Mozambique,MOZ,20200901,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures yet." Mozambique,MOZ,20201001,C1: School closing,2,1,"On September 7, Mozambique transitioned from a State of Emergency (SOE) to a State of Public Calamity (SOPC). The SOPC will allow for the gradual resumption of the following activities: - Resumption of in person classes for the 12thgrade on October 1 - Resumption of in person classes for other levels of secondary and primary education once authorized by their respective ministers depending on the epidemiological situation and assessment by health authorities on a case-by-case basis https://web.archive.org/web/20201013074437/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On September 7, Mozambique transitioned from a State of Emergency (SOE) to a State of Public Calamity (SOPC). The SOPC will allow for the gradual resumption of the following activities: - Beach access in compliance with prevention measures resumed on September 15 with the exception of group sport activities, musical performances, and alcohol consumption - Restaurants will be allowed to open indoor areas provided they observe social distancing and other prevention measures https://web.archive.org/web/20201013074437/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On September 7, Mozambique transitioned from a State of Emergency (SOE) to a State of Public Calamity (SOPC). The SOPC will allow for the gradual resumption of the following activities: - Private social events are permitted with up to 40 attendees. - Religious services are permitted at 50 percent capacity, up to 150 attendees. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013074437/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201013,C8: International travel controls,2,,"13th October 2020, The Ministry of Health (MISAU) continues screening at airports and other points of entry scanning the temperatures of all travelers. Travelers will be required to provide proof of negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based COVID-19 test results administered in their country of origin within 72 hours of departure. All arrivals to Mozambique, regardless of citizenship, will be on a mandated 10-day self-quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013074437/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201014,C1: School closing,2,1,"Current status: academic break. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021221102/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Mozambique,MOZ,20201020,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Since returning to October 1, the 12th grade has recorded ""80% student attendance"", with ""schools that were in a position to resume classes opened all, with the involvement of students, teachers and guardians"", said Feliciano Mahalambe (spokesman of the Ministry of Education and Human Development). Today is the turn of the 10th class and the 3rd year of adult education classes to resume. On November 2, 7th grade students will return to school. The reopening of classes without exams (ie, other than the 7th, 10th and 12th) is subject to the approval of the health and education authorities."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028112733/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/mo%C3%A7ambique-10%C2%AA-classe-retomou-aulas-presenciais/a-55327350" Mozambique,MOZ,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""On September 7, Mozambique transitioned from a State of Emergency (SOE) to a State of Public Calamity (SOPC) [will be in place for an indefinite period]. The SOPC will continue indefinitely at the red alert level while the risk of spreading COVID-19 exists in Mozambique and preserves many of the SOE COVID-19 prevention measures with gradual resumption of social and economic activities in coordination with health authorities. During the SOPC the following prevention measures remain in effect: (...) - Closure of clubs, bars, and informal stalls which sell alcoholic beverages (...) - Reduced hours of operation for markets (...) - Restaurants will be allowed to open indoor areas provided they observe social distancing and other prevention measures - Public and private institutions can conduct operations in conformance with social distancing and preventative measures including temperature checks, regular cleaning of facilities, ventilation, prohibition of sick staff entering facilities, and a limit of 40 people for events"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028113637/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""On September 7, Mozambique transitioned from a State of Emergency (SOE) to a State of Public Calamity (SOPC) [will be in place for an indefinite period]. The SOPC will continue indefinitely at the red alert level while the risk of spreading COVID-19 exists in Mozambique and preserves many of the SOE COVID-19 prevention measures with gradual resumption of social and economic activities in coordination with health authorities. (...) The SOPC will allow for the gradual resumption of the following activities: - Public and private institutions can conduct operations in conformance with social distancing and preventative measures including temperature checks, regular cleaning of facilities, ventilation, prohibition of sick staff entering facilities, and a limit of 40 people for events - Private social events are permitted with up to 40 attendees - Religious services are permitted at 50 percent capacity, up to 150 attendees"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028113637/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201028114857/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-estado-de-calamidade-p%C3%BAblica-declarado-em-mo%C3%A7ambique/a-54822206" Mozambique,MOZ,20201022,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""On September 7, Mozambique transitioned from a State of Emergency (SOE) to a State of Public Calamity (SOPC) [will be in place for an indefinite period]. The SOPC will continue indefinitely at the red alert level while the risk of spreading COVID-19 exists in Mozambique and preserves many of the SOE COVID-19 prevention measures with gradual resumption of social and economic activities in coordination with health authorities. During the SOPC the following prevention measures remain in effect: (....) Passenger limits for buses, vans, and other methods of public transportation"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028113637/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201028114857/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-estado-de-calamidade-p%C3%BAblica-declarado-em-mo%C3%A7ambique/a-54822206" Mozambique,MOZ,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""On September 7, Mozambique transitioned from a State of Emergency (SOE) to a State of Public Calamity (SOPC). The SOPC will continue indefinitely at the red alert level while the risk of spreading COVID-19 exists in Mozambique and preserves many of the SOE COVID-19 prevention measures with gradual resumption of social and economic activities in coordination with health authorities. During the SOPC the following prevention measures remain in effect: (...) - Continued quarantine, isolation, and hospitalization policies defined under the SOE"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028113637/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201028114857/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-estado-de-calamidade-p%C3%BAblica-declarado-em-mo%C3%A7ambique/a-54822206" Mozambique,MOZ,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions measures on interstate or intercity travel are mentioned. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028113637/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201028114857/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-estado-de-calamidade-p%C3%BAblica-declarado-em-mo%C3%A7ambique/a-54822206" Mozambique,MOZ,20201022,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""On September 7, Mozambique transitioned from a State of Emergency (SOE) to a State of Public Calamity (SOPC). The SOPC will continue indefinitely at the red alert level while the risk of spreading COVID-19 exists in Mozambique and preserves many of the SOE COVID-19 prevention measures with gradual resumption of social and economic activities in coordination with health authorities (...) -Resumption of visa waiver agreements between Mozambique and other countries on a reciprocal basis Resumption of commercial passenger flights with select countries on a reciprocal basis"" On September 16: ""Mozambique will resume regular passenger and cargo transport flights with six countries, including Portugal, on a reciprocal basis, after interruption due to restrictions imposed by the new coronavirus, an official source told Lusa today. For now there are six countries that will make the flights on a reciprocal basis,"" said João Abreu, Chairman of the board of directors of the Instituto de Aviação Civil de Moçambique (IACM). According to the information, published on the IACM website, connections with Portugal, Turkey, Qatar, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa are authorized, with a frequency of two flights per week."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028113637/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201028114857/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-estado-de-calamidade-p%C3%BAblica-declarado-em-mo%C3%A7ambique/a-54822206" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,C1: School closing,2,1,"The face-to-face classes of the seventh year of schooling restart this Monday (02.11) in Mozambique, after a seven-month suspension as a preventive measure of Covid-19. The reopening of classes without exam (that is, all others beyond the 7th, 10th and 12th years) is subject to the approval of the health and education authorities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104225637/https://www.dw.com/pt-002/aulas-presenciais-do-7%C2%BA-ano-recome%C3%A7am-em-mo%C3%A7ambique/a-55470251" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104233243/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All national sporting championships will resume from 15 November, albeit without the presence of the public, as well as training for national teams and individual modalities that have international commitments. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104234230/https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-loosens-quarantine-restrictions-resumes-tourism-visas-watch-175795/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104233243/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104233243/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There appears to be no stay at home requirement. The previous scoring of indicator needs to be reviewed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104233243/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104234230/https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-loosens-quarantine-restrictions-resumes-tourism-visas-watch-175795/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There appears to be no stay at home requirement. The previous scoring of indicator needs to be reviewed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104233243/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104234230/https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-loosens-quarantine-restrictions-resumes-tourism-visas-watch-175795/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Previous scoring of indicator seems wrong. Please review. International passenger flights restarted on 7 September. Airlink and Qatar Airways airlines provide connecting route to Mozambique. Many border points are closed. Borders that are open have reduced activities. From 1 October, a negative PCR test, taken no longer than 72 hourse prior to arrival, is mandatory. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20201104233143/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/entry-requirements https://web.archive.org/web/20201104233110/https://intelyse.com/coronavirus-travel-restrictions/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104233243/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,E1: Income support,0,,"No new economic measure announced. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104235941/https://www.presidencia.gov.mz/por/Actualidade https://web.archive.org/web/20201105000105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new economic measure announced. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104235941/https://www.presidencia.gov.mz/por/Actualidade https://web.archive.org/web/20201105000105/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues to host a covid-19 dedicated portal on its official website. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104231540/https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/COVID19" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No information found. Latest legislation states: Health authorities, public and in partnership with should create the necessary conditions for the enlargement the COVID-19 screening scale and testing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105002619/http://www.ts.gov.mz/images/Decreto_n._792020_de_4_de_Setembro_-_Declara_a_situac%C3%A3o_da_calamidade_P%C3%BAblica_e_Activa_o_Alerta_Vermelho_compressed.pdf" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contract tracing is in place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104233739/https://allafrica.com/stories/202011040848.html" Mozambique,MOZ,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Slightly contradicting information but it appears that masks are recommended yet not mandatory. Previous scoring of indicator might need reviewing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104225831/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104225907/https://masks4all.co/pt/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104230022/https://intelyse.com/coronavirus-travel-restrictions/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104230948/https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/1618818/covid-19-mocambique-regista-relativa-estabilizacao-de-casos-e-obitos" Mozambique,MOZ,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"- Entry to Mozambique is allowed to all travellers with a valid tourist or residency visa. It is not possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique - You will need proof of a valid negative COVID-19 test, issued within 72 hours of your arrival - Children under 11 years old are exempt from the requirement to present a COVID-19 PCR test If you have been in direct contact with someone who has COVID-19, you will be required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival Quarantine Information: -The Mozambican Government has mandated a 10-day self-quarantine for all arrivals, regardless of citizenship or prior travel, followed by a negative PRC-based COVID-19 test. Alternately, travelers may self-quarantine for a 14-day period without completing an additional COVID-19 test. - The Mozambican Government has mandated a 14-day self-quarantine for all persons who have had direct contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115133632/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique https://web.archive.org/web/20201115131525/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,C1: School closing,2,1,"The SOPC (State of Public Calamity) will allow for the gradual resumption of the following activities: - Resumption of in-person classes for the 12thgrade on October 1 - Resumption of in-person classes for other levels of secondary and primary education once authorized by their respective ministers depending on the epidemiological situation and assessment by health authorities on a case-by-case basis. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115131525/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change. However, on a different news site it appears that stores selling alcoholic beverages can now open if they comply with regulations. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115131525/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115132117/https://www.jornalnoticias.co.mz/index.php/beira/99368-medidas-contra-a-covid-19-inae-ameaca-encerrar-bottle-stores-incumpridores" Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public and private institutions can conduct operations in conformance with social distancing and preventative measures including temperature checks, regular cleaning of facilities, ventilation, the prohibition of sick staff entering facilities, and a limit of 40 people for events. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115131525/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ All national sporting championships will resume from 15 November, albeit without the presence of the public, as well as training for national teams and individual modalities that have international commitments. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104234230/https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-loosens-quarantine-restrictions-resumes-tourism-visas-watch-175795/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The SOPC (State of Public Calamity) will allow for the gradual resumption of the following activities: - Private social events are permitted with up to 40 attendees - Religious services are permitted at 50 percent capacity, up to 150 attendees - Public and private institutions can conduct operations in conformance with social distancing and preventative measures including temperature checks, regular cleaning of facilities, ventilation, prohibition of sick staff entering facilities, and a limit of 40 people for events Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115131525/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Passenger limits for buses, vans, and other methods of public transportation. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115131525/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new measure found." Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new measure found." Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,E1: Income support,0,,"No new information found." Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new information found." Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ongoing communication campaign on the official government Facebook account. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113214404/https://www.facebook.com/MISAUMOCAMBIQUE/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new information found." Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In accordance with standard Ministry of Health practice, all 108 new cases are now in home isolation, and their contacts are being traced. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115133224/https://allafrica.com/stories/202011060827.html" Mozambique,MOZ,20201105,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Slightly contradicting information. According to the latest information ( Nov 15) masks appear to be mandatory: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115132800/https://tvi24.iol.pt/aominuto/5e56645d0cf2071930699ff6/pr-mocambicano-pede-que-restricoes-continuem-mesmo-com-fim-do-estado-de-emergencia/5f21ecea0cf2e21cf3311a23 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104225831/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104225907/https://masks4all.co/pt/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104230022/https://intelyse.com/coronavirus-travel-restrictions/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104230948/https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/1618818/covid-19-mocambique-regista-relativa-estabilizacao-de-casos-e-obitos" Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,C1: School closing,2,1,"Could not find new information" Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public and private institutions can conduct operations in conformance with social distancing and preventative measures including temperature checks, regular cleaning of facilities, ventilation, the prohibition of sick staff entering facilities, and a limit of 40 people for events. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115131525/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ All national sporting championships will resume from 15 November, albeit without the presence of the public, as well as training for national teams and individual modalities that have international commitments. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104234230/https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-loosens-quarantine-restrictions-resumes-tourism-visas-watch-175795/ " Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The SOPC (State of Public Calamity) will allow for the gradual resumption of the following activities: - Private social events are permitted with up to 40 attendees - Religious services are permitted at 50 percent capacity, up to 150 attendees - Public and private institutions can conduct operations in conformance with social distancing and preventative measures including temperature checks, regular cleaning of facilities, ventilation, prohibition of sick staff entering facilities, and a limit of 40 people for events Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115131525/https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,E1: Income support,0,,"No new measure Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20201124012916/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new measure Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124012916/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mozambique,MOZ,20201114,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy" Mozambique,MOZ,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Under the new guidelines governing public transport, operators are required to decontaminate surfaces and to enforce the wearing of face masks for passengers. Buses are only allowed to carry a few people to achieve social distancing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124013816/https://www.africanews.com/2020/11/17/mozambique-has-covid-19-under-control-who/" Mozambique,MOZ,20201125,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Mozambique,MOZ,20201125,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129220808/https://opais.co.mz/noticia/mocambique-registou-dois-obitos-e-107-novos-casos-da-covid-19-entre-sabado-e-domingo" Mozambique,MOZ,20201125,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129221426/https://masks4all.co/" Mauritania,MRT,20200205,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/320091/mauritania-authorities-implement-quarantine-measures-for-travelers-from-china-as-of-february-5 - ""The Mauritanian Ministry of Health announced that as of Wednesday, February 5, all those traveling from mainland China will be put under quarantine amid fears of a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country. The 14-day quarantine is due to take place in centers far from the population.""" Mauritania,MRT,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health has made prevention information campaigns, instituted a hotline and issues daily situation reports ( active as of April 24):https://web.archive.org/web/20200425200501/http://www.sante.gov.mr/?p=4038; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/afrique/societe-africaine/covid-19-plus-aucun-cas-positif-la-mauritanie-semble-avoir-trouve-une-strategie-gagnante-contre-l-epidemie_3928929.html" Mauritania,MRT,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"First confirmed case in Mauritania. Although this article does not directly state that contact tracing took place, later articles all confirm that all contacts of confirmed patients were traced. Therefore, I consider it highly likely that full contact tracing was implemented from the first case onwards. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200508160203/https://www.saharamedias.net/fr/mauritanie-un-cas-de-corona-officiellement-annonce-dans-le-pays/ ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200508160448/https://www.saharamedias.net/fr/mauritanie-troisieme-cas-confirme-du-coronavirus/ Source: " Mauritania,MRT,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Senegal and Mauritania have also announced the immediate closure of schools for three weeks."" (released on 15/03/20). (https://web.archive.org/web/20200415093649/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/african-nations-roll-measures-fight-virus-69608406) Unesco database also notes Mauritania schools as closing on 16/03. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200415094025/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse)" Mauritania,MRT,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200322171347/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/21/covid-19-mauritania-enforces-curfew// I think schools were actually closed before this date though - see notes for 16/03." Mauritania,MRT,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On March 19, the Ministry of the Interior ordered all restaurants and cafes closed, and banned all public gatherings until further notice. It is still in effect as on 27 April as per US embassy advisory. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427145330/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There seems be no official statement on private gatherings like weddings, funeral, etc. However, a news report from 1 April suggests that all non-essential gathering have been banned. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427151552/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/01/coronavirus-mauritania-holding-the-line-border-officials-mobilize-against-covid-19-with-international-organization-for-migrations-iom-support// Since, curfew has been imposed in the country, it is likely that all private gatherings are also being restricted. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427145330/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200427151450/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/21/covid-19-mauritania-enforces-curfew//" Mauritania,MRT,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From 19 March, a nighttime curfew between 8pm and 6am has been imposed during which the people are required to stay home. Further, On March 22, the Mauritanian government announced that the new working hours for its government employees will be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm until further notice. On March 27, the Mauritanian government announced that the number of government workers, with the exception of the military, security, health and production workers, should be limited at their places of work until further notice. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427151450/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/21/covid-19-mauritania-enforces-curfew// https://web.archive.org/web/20200427145330/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200323,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Situation report from 23 March states that all commercial flights, land and sea borders are closed: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.sante.gov.mr/?p=3760" Mauritania,MRT,20200325,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government announced the creation of a special fund for social solidarity and combating the new Corona virus. According to the official news agency, the Mauritanian state contributes to this fund in the amount of 25 billion ounces (about $ 670 million) and is directed to each of the following: The allocation of 5 billion ouguiya to support 30 thousand dependent families by women, the elderly and people with disabilities, most of which are in Nouakchott, with a monthly financial aid for three months. The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months. The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the citizens of all villages The state bears all the taxes and royalties resulting from this activity for the rest of the year for the heads of families working in the traditional fishing sector https://web.archive.org/web/20200504183357/https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills" Mauritania,MRT,20200325,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government announced the creation of a special fund for social solidarity and combating the new Corona virus. According to the official news agency, the Mauritanian state contributes to this fund in the amount of 25 billion ounces (about $ 670 million) and is directed to each of the following The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months. The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the citizens of all villages The state bears all the taxes and royalties resulting from this activity for the rest of the year for the heads of families working in the traditional fishing sector https://web.archive.org/web/20200504183357/https:/arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills" Mauritania,MRT,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200413181207/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On March 28, the Mauritanian government announced that as of Sunday, March 29 at 12:00 noon, all road traffic and movement of persons between the wilayas (regions) is prohibited, except for health workers, service delivery missions (e.g., water, electricity, telecommunications) and the transportation of goods. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427145330/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200402,C1: School closing,3,1,"School Closures extended until the 30 April: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615113638/https://www.saharamedias.net/fr/mauritanie-la-fermeture-des-ecoles-prolongee-au-30-avril/" Mauritania,MRT,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Even as Mauritania counted no cases as from 18 April, measures of social distancing remain in place: https://web.archive.org/web/20200413181207/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/; https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.lecalame.info/?q=node/10205" Mauritania,MRT,20200414,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures relating to public transport identified -whether in sit reps or news articles" Mauritania,MRT,20200428,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and universities are closed until end of Ramadan (on or around May 26). https://web.archive.org/web/20200508165038/https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-health-alert-10/" Mauritania,MRT,20200506,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"'On May 6, the Mauritanian Government decided to open markets and restaurants with some conditions including social distancing, putting face masks and other protective measures.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200731012154/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200519,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Note: The government of Mauritania enacted stricter quarantine restrictions on the town of Kiffa May 19 until further notice, following an increase in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the area. Travel to and from the town will be restricted as part of new measures. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-enacts-quarantine-restrictions-kiffa-may-19 " Mauritania,MRT,20200519,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Mauritania has reported 173 (4 death and 6 recoveries) as of May 21, 2020. The authorities continue to monitor developments and take needed measures, including an active contacts tracing and testing. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20200519,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Mauritania has reported 173 (4 death and 6 recoveries) as of May 21, 2020. The authorities continue to monitor developments and take needed measures, including an active contacts tracing and testing. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are closed until the end of June. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612112810/https://reliefweb.int/report/mauritania/unicef-mauritania-covid-19-situation-report-no-6-16-31-may-2020  " Mauritania,MRT,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Restrictive measures in place since mid-March have been partially eased on 6 May, with the reopening of shops and markets; and the easing of the curfew. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612112810/https://reliefweb.int/report/mauritania/unicef-mauritania-covid-19-situation-report-no-6-16-31-may-2020" Mauritania,MRT,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Since May 19, May 19, Mauritanian authorities announced that travel into and out of the capital Nouakchott and in Kiffa (Assaba region) has been banned due to a surge in reported coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Additionally, movements between different regions in the country have also been prohibited, with the exception of movement between Nouakchott-Ouest, Nouakchott-Nord, and Nouakchott-Sud regions. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612113409/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344076/mauritania-authorities-announce-travel-ban-for-nouakchott-and-kiffa-assaba-region-may-19-update-5" Mauritania,MRT,20200601,C8: International travel controls,4,,"A suspension on all flights to and from Mauritania and border closures remain in place since May. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200612113409/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344076/mauritania-authorities-announce-travel-ban-for-nouakchott-and-kiffa-assaba-region-may-19-update-5" Mauritania,MRT,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All preventive measures have been extended for another 2 weeks. It is now compulsory to wear face masks when in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622201746/https://senalioune.com/mauritanie-prolongement-des-mesures-de-confinements/" Mauritania,MRT,20200615,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Wearing masks in public are compulsory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622201746/https://senalioune.com/mauritanie-prolongement-des-mesures-de-confinements/" Mauritania,MRT,20200615,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On June 15, the Mauritanian Government made face covering compulsory in public places. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731012154/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706140618/https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-health-alert-13/" Mauritania,MRT,20200623,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""The restriction on internal travel between cities has not been lifted at this time."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706140618/https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-health-alert-13/" Mauritania,MRT,20200626,E1: Income support,0,,"The code has been changed from 1A to 0, from June 26th; the financial support to 30,000 families announced on March 25th, due to last 3 months, was no longer current after the June 25th, and no new income support policies have been found. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504183357/https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills" Mauritania,MRT,20200701,C1: School closing,2,1,"""The schools reopening has been announced for 1 July for examination classes."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706140219/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Mauritania%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%207%20-%201-15%20June%202020.pdf" Mauritania,MRT,20200707,C1: School closing,2,1,"""In Mauritania, student representatives reluctantly accepted the reopening of technical institutions on July 1"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200721032259/https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2020/07/arab-universities-begin-reopening-after-covid-19-closures/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200721041108/http://mauriweb.info/node/8223" Mauritania,MRT,20200707,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Restrictions were relaxed in June, ""opening of shops and restaurants subject to compliance with barrier measures"". Dated as early as May 20, ""authorities have also authorised public religious ceremonies and the opening of markets and restaurants nationwide"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200721144522/https://reliefweb.int/report/mauritania/mauritanie-mise-jour-du-suivi-distance-juin-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200721144647/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-enacts-quarantine-restrictions-kiffa-may-19" Mauritania,MRT,20200707,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"As early as May 20th, ""authorities have also authorised public religious ceremonies and the opening of markets and restaurants nationwide"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200721144647/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-enacts-quarantine-restrictions-kiffa-may-19" Mauritania,MRT,20200707,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,,,"No specific policy can be found regarding this matter. However, clearly since quite a while ago, the policy on super strict private gatherings has changed because of easing of restrictions. " Mauritania,MRT,20200707,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Starting from Friday 10 July 2020 at six, airports are open for domestic flights; roads between states and cities are also open. That indicates before 10th July, a significant amount of public transportation has been suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200721145633/https://wiki.unece.org/display/CTRBSBC/Mauritania" Mauritania,MRT,20200707,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The suspension of international travel, including flights, is ongoing as of June 16. Mauritania's borders remain closed, and freight services are subject to increased inspections. Maritime services likely face similar conditions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200721150210/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-extends-nationwide-curfew-through-june-30 ""The suspension of international travel, including flights, is ongoing as of July 9. Mauritania's borders remain closed and freight services are subject to increased inspections. Maritime services likely face similar conditions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200721150019/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10" Mauritania,MRT,20200707,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"same policy as above. https://web.archive.org/web/20200721151722/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20200707,H2: Testing policy,1,,"not able to find new specific policy" Mauritania,MRT,20200707,H3: Contact tracing,,,"unable to find specific data" Mauritania,MRT,20200708,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731012154/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731020243/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20200708,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The government monitors the active and asymptomatic cases and publish their status on the website. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731022622/http://www.sante.gov.mr/?lang=fr" Mauritania,MRT,20200710,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""The government of Mauritania has announced the easing of domestic restrictions nationwide from July 10. Domestic flights can also begin from this date. The use of protective masks is compulsory in all public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200721040828/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10" Mauritania,MRT,20200710,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""The government of Mauritania has announced the easing of domestic restrictions nationwide from July 10.....The nightly curfew 2000-0600 will expire July 10"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200721040828/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10" Mauritania,MRT,20200710,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""The government of Mauritania has announced the easing of domestic restrictions nationwide from July 10. The nightly 2000-0600 will expire July 10, and intercity travel will be permitted to resume. Domestic flights can also begin from this date. ""https://web.archive.org/web/20200721040828/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10" Mauritania,MRT,20200722,C1: School closing,2,1,"Same as the previous coding. 'In Mauritania, student representatives reluctantly accepted the reopening of technical institutions on July 1, and of the University of Nouakchott, the country’s only public institution, on September 1, after authorities presented a plan for rigorous safety measures.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200721032259/https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2020/07/arab-universities-begin-reopening-after-covid-19-closures/ " Mauritania,MRT,20200722,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to the US embassy, on June 24th, the Mauritanian Government decides to reopen restaurants, hotels and touristic sites with conditions including social distancing and wearing face masks. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731012154/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, the Friday collective prayer was suspended from May 14, 2020 to June 24, 2020, but from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731020243/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Mauritania,MRT,20200722,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"According to IMF, the Friday collective prayer was suspended from May 14, 2020 to June 24, 2020, but from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731020243/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Mauritania,MRT,20200722,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731012154/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731020243/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Mauritania,MRT,20200722,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731012154/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731020243/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Mauritania,MRT,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731012154/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731020243/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Mauritania,MRT,20200722,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731012154/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731020243/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Mauritania,MRT,20200722,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to the US embassy, on March 22, the Mauritanian government closed all land and sea borders, and air space. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731012154/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ " Mauritania,MRT,20200722,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government announced in March the state shall bear all customs taxes and fees on wheat, oils, powdered milk, vegetables and fruits for the remainder of the year, which will contribute to reducing these basic materials. The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months. The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the citizens of all villages. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731015127/https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills " Mauritania,MRT,20200722,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The government monitors the active and asymptomatic cases and publish their status on the website. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731022622/http://www.sante.gov.mr/?lang=fr" Mauritania,MRT,20200731,C1: School closing,2,1,"All Mauritanian schools and universities are closed until September 1, 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200801171637/https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-health-alert-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools reopening took place on 1 September (although several schools in different regions were not able to start as expected due to floods). Minimum levels of hygiene are fully observed in schools as part of COVID-19 prevention. See: UNICEF Situation Report for Mauritania - https://reliefweb.int/report/mauritania/unicef-mauritania-humanitarian-situation-report-no-4-july-september-2020 [web archive unavailable]" Mauritania,MRT,20200903,C8: International travel controls,4,,"“Entry to Mauritania is prohibited except for Mauritanian nationals, diplomats accredited to diplomatic missions or international organisations in Mauritania, and foreign nationals with valid residency visas for Mauritania. Anyone entering Mauritania must present evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test, dated within 72 hours before arrival.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913095532/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mauritania" Mauritania,MRT,20200903,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to updates of the U.S. Embassy in Mauritania on 3 September: 'masks are required in public areas, but this rule is seldom enforced; there are no known fines or punishments for not wearing a mask in a public area.' https://archive.vn/fTcOa" Mauritania,MRT,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy updates found regarding workplace closure requirements." Mauritania,MRT,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,0,," “Large gatherings and religious services are permitted.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912181318/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ " Mauritania,MRT,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"“Large gatherings and religious services are permitted.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912181318/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200904,C5: Close public transport,0,,"“Is public transportation operating? Yes” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912181318/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy updates found regarding stay home requirements." Mauritania,MRT,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"“Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912181318/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200904,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No recent debt and contract relief policy updates found for households in Mauritania. Policies which remain current are: ""waived customs duties and taxes on imports of essential goods"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912183107/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19, and the state covering ""the costs of village water for the rest of the year for citizens of all villages"". Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913135828/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ebd71f4d3bf7f5d42b1c457/826_Water_for_the_urban_poor_and_Covid19.pdf " Mauritania,MRT,20200904,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Mauritania’s Ministry of Health is regularly updating its website with coronavirus information. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912181837/http://www.sante.gov.mr/" Mauritania,MRT,20200904,H2: Testing policy,1,,"A Covid-19 situation update for the WHO African Region, released on August 26th stated: “There is a lack of testing capacity in Mauritania, particularly PCR testing.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913094423/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/334003/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200826-eng.pdf" Mauritania,MRT,20200904,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"“Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), an initiative of Vital Strategies, provided fast, flexible funds to help recruit and train field epidemiologists.” “The vast majority…work on contact tracing teams based in the capital, Nouakchott, where the most transmission was suspected to be occurring.” “Each contact tracing team is comprised of an epidemiologist, an employee of the Ministry of Health, and a driver; each is assigned to one of the capital’s nine moughataa (districts), which vary in population from 20,000 to 300,000. The teams are out in the field from early morning to late at night, tracing contacts of newly diagnosed cases through phone calls and in-person visits. Between those activities, they follow up on calls originally directed to the country’s public COVID-19 information hotline. Working in shifts, they ensure the government’s response to the pandemic continues 24/7.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913182428/https://preventepidemics.org/stories/mauritania-getting-eyes-on-the-virus/ " Mauritania,MRT,20200910,C8: International travel controls,1,,"As of 10 September, some commercial flights are permitted. Travelers must present evidence of a negative Covid-19 test. https://web.archive.org/web/20200512132407/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mauritania/entry-requirements" Mauritania,MRT,20200914,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Note: masks required on public transport. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [web archive unavailable, accessed 24th September 2020]" Mauritania,MRT,20200914,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Note: COVID-19 tests are available at the C-Lab laboratory at Wellkin Hospital on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 09:00 to 12:00. Patients must dial 605-1000 to book an appointment. Results are available within 48 hours. Cost of Rs. 2500 (approximately $60 USD) must be paid in full by the patient. Visit Wellkin Hospital’s COVID-19 announcement (French) for additional information. See: https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 24th September, 2020, website last updated 24th September 2020]" Mauritania,MRT,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Reports indicate that all businesses are open in Mauritania, but with some distancing measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007023236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mauritania/coronavirus" Mauritania,MRT,20200925,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The US Embassy continues to indicate that large public and religious gatherings are permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007023358/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The US Embassy continues to indicate that large public and religious gatherings are permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007023358/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20200925,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Travel advisories indicate that public transit has reopened, with facial coverings required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007023236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mauritania/coronavirus" Mauritania,MRT,20200925,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Stay at home requirements do not appear to be in force." Mauritania,MRT,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Travel advisories indicate that internal boundaries within Mauritania do not face travel restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007023236/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mauritania/coronavirus" Mauritania,MRT,20200925,E1: Income support,0,,"There is no evidence of additional income support measures." Mauritania,MRT,20200925,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There is no evidence of continued debt or contract relief on the IMF's tracker. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007024311/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Mauritania,MRT,20200925,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Mauritania’s Ministry of Health is regularly updating its website with coronavirus information. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200912181837/http://www.sante.gov.mr/" Mauritania,MRT,20200925,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy update." Mauritania,MRT,20200925,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy update." Mauritania,MRT,20200925,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The US embassy notes that masks are required in public areas, but this is not generally enforced. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007023358/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Large gatherings and religious services are permitted. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017132958/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There is no curfew in place. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017132958/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017132958/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20201020,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Note: a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) is required for entry. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017132958/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Mauritania,MRT,20201020,E1: Income support,0,,"No measures are evident" Mauritania,MRT,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures are evident" Mauritania,MRT,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Since September, restrictions were removed. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201115191423/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country since September. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115191423/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20201030,E1: Income support,0,,"No measures evident. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201115191423/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures evident. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201115191423/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Mauritania,MRT,20201202,C1: School closing,1,1,"In order to contain the resurgence of the virus, on December 2, 2020 the government instructed the closure of all schools and universities for two weeks, effective from December 4, 2020. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201207235633/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"In order to contain the resurgence of the virus, on December 2, 2020 the government instructed a strict minimum presence of civil servants in the offices. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201207235633/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20201202,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In order to contain the resurgence of the virus, on December 2, 2020 the government instructed the suspension of public ceremonies." Mauritania,MRT,20201202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"In order to contain the resurgence of the virus, on December 2, 2020 the government instructed the suspension of public ceremonies. This suggests some limits to public gatherings, but the exact number is unclear. According to the US embassy, large gatherings are no longer allowed, but religious services are permitted. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207235252/https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/; See also https://web.archive.org/web/20201207235633/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Mauritania,MRT,20201204,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools/Universities have closed effective from December 4, 2020" Mauritius,MUS,20200202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On 2nd February, there is first official communique on COVI-19 which does not mention any restriction.So till 2nd Feburary, there was no restriction on gathering. https://web.archive.org/save/http://health.govmu.org/English/Pages/covid%20-19.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200301,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Government of the Republic of Mauritius is providing income support for the months of March and April 2020 (extension provided for April) to both formal and informal sector workers through two schemes: a. the Government Wage Assistance Scheme (GWAS) for employees who would become unemployed on a temporary basis and b. the Self-Employed Assistance Scheme (SEAS) for those employed in informal sectors or self-employed. All companies in Mauritius can apply for Wage Assistance subsidy to alleviate the employee cost for the month of March ranging from 15 days basic wage bill to MUR 12,500 per employee. Workers from the informal sector, i.e self-employed not registered with the revenue authority will get 50% of the prevailing minimum wage if they register with the revenue authority during the COVID19 lockdown. Since this is calculated based on basic wage in case of formal sector and the minimum wage in case of the informal sector, on average, it might be less than 50% of the monthly income of the employees/workers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626194901/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200627102230/https://www.edbmauritius.org/media/3163/communique_extension_of_gwas_and_seas.pdf KPMG Mauritius government response: http://archive.vn/YjFAf" Mauritius,MUS,20200318,C8: International travel controls,2,,"http://archive.is/2U5mM As of 18 March, Official Mauritius Tourism website The Mauritian Authorities have, consequently, taken the following decisions : * As from 06H00 GMT (10h00 local time) this Thursday, 19 March 2020, borders will be closed for the next 15 days for all passengers (local and international) arriving on the territory. * All passengers, Mauritian and International, arriving before this deadline, i.e. 06H00 GMT (10h00 local time), will be placed automatically in quarantine." Mauritius,MUS,20200318,H2: Testing policy,1,," First cases confirmed, testing begins. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408220226/https://www.straitstimes.com/world/africa/mauritius-reports-first-three-cases-of-coronavirus" Mauritius,MUS,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"all schools and universities closed starting on March 19: https://web.archive.org/web/20200320002219/https://www.lexpress.mu/article/372754/covid-19-ecoles-fermees-jusqua-nouvel-ordre" Mauritius,MUS,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"http://archive.is/2U5mM Official Mauritius Tourism website The Mauritian Authorities have, consequently, taken the following decisions : * As from 06H00 GMT (10h00 local time) this Thursday, 19 March 2020, borders will be closed for the next 15 days for all passengers (local and international) arriving on the territory. * All passengers, Mauritian and International, arriving before this deadline, i.e. 06H00 GMT (10h00 local time), will be placed automatically in quarantine. Initially a ban, but after Mauritians were stranded abroad the ban was lifted for a select few Mauritians, who have to stay in quarantine: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406185858/https://defimedia.info/laeroport-de-plaisance-quelque-300-mauriciens-venant-de-londres-et-mumbai-ont-ete-rapatries-indique-girish-appaya; https://web.archive.org/web/20200406190132/https://defimedia.info/coronavirus-aucun-passager-ne-sera-autorise-sur-le-territoire-mauricien-partir-de-ce-jeudi" Mauritius,MUS,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"National lockdown announced on 19th March, to commence on 20th March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406181307/https://defimedia.info/breaking-news-covid-19-pravind-jugnauth-annonce-un-confinement-national" Mauritius,MUS,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"National lockdown announced on 19th March, to commence on 20th March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406181307/https://defimedia.info/breaking-news-covid-19-pravind-jugnauth-annonce-un-confinement-national" Mauritius,MUS,20200320,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"National lockdown announced on 19th March, to commence on 20th March. Public transportation will be operated at a minimum level (""opéreront durant cette période au cours de laquelle un service minimum du transport public va opérer""). https://web.archive.org/web/20200406181307/https://defimedia.info/breaking-news-covid-19-pravind-jugnauth-annonce-un-confinement-national" Mauritius,MUS,20200321,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"First mention of tracing made on the 21st with the news of the first death https://archive.vn/PoLGB News articles mention the need to do more: https://web.archive.org/web/20200530153349/http://www.mauritiustimes.com/mt/covid-19-and-mauritius-alarm-bell/ " Mauritius,MUS,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Prime Minister announced a nationwide curfew in effect from 8pm on 23 March. No people are allowed to remain outdoors. While it doesn't explicitly mention public events, it does give police powers to apprehend anyone outdoors without a license, and this implies that no public gatherings will be possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20200427192123/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-Order,-to-protect-Mauritians-in-force-as-from-20-00-hrs-today.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Prime Minister announced a nationwide curfew in effect from 8pm on 23 March. It does not explicitly limit gathering size, however police have been given powers to apprehend anyone found outdoors without a license. http://web.archive.org/web/20200427192123/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-Order,-to-protect-Mauritians-in-force-as-from-20-00-hrs-today.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Prime Minister announced a nationwide curfew in effect from 8pm on 23 March. Police have been given powers to apprehend anyone found outdoors without a license or a small set of valid reasons (eg medical treatment or essential supplies). http://web.archive.org/web/20200427192123/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-Order,-to-protect-Mauritians-in-force-as-from-20-00-hrs-today.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The Prime Minister announced a nationwide curfew in effect from 8pm on 23 March. There are not explicit restrictions between regions, but police have been given powers to apprehend anyone found outdoors without a license or a small set of valid reasons (eg medical treatment or essential supplies). http://web.archive.org/web/20200427192123/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-Order,-to-protect-Mauritians-in-force-as-from-20-00-hrs-today.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200326,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Mobile app launched on 26th March: https://web.archive.org/save/https://defimedia.info/besafemoris-une-application-gratuite-pour-des-informations-officielles-sur-le-covid-19" Mauritius,MUS,20200329,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Covid-19 has infected a total of 107 Mauritians as at now. The number of cases has risen, over the past 24 hours, from 102 to reach 107, with five new cases confirmed. One hundred and twenty-eight tests have been conducted since yesterday. Mauritius has a reserve of 20 000 polymerase chain reaction (PCR tests), and 100 000 tests will reach the country this week. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408220016/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003300477.html " Mauritius,MUS,20200329,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing has enabled the detection of more than 58% of the cases that have been tested positive to the Covid-19. A total number of 953 contact tracing has been carried out as at 28 March 2020 with 72 positive cases. Out of the 107 cases, 39 are women and 68 are men. Two deaths have also been registered since the start of the outbreak of the virus in the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408220016/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003300477.html " Mauritius,MUS,20200330,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 30th March it is announced that the sanitary curfew is to be extended to 15th April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408091033/https://defimedia.info/info-soiree-covid-19-le-couvre-feu-sanitaire-etendu-au-15-avril" Mauritius,MUS,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On 30th March it is announced that the sanitary curfew is to be extended to 15th April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408091033/https://defimedia.info/info-soiree-covid-19-le-couvre-feu-sanitaire-etendu-au-15-avril" Mauritius,MUS,20200330,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On 30th March it is announced that the sanitary curfew is to be extended to 15th April. Source doesn't mention public transport, but likely that same limited public transport services are continuing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408091033/https://defimedia.info/info-soiree-covid-19-le-couvre-feu-sanitaire-etendu-au-15-avril" Mauritius,MUS,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Support to Households - Mauritian households impacted by COVID-19 may request their commercial banks for a moratorium of 6 months on capital repayments on their existing household loans as from the 1st April 2020. In addition, for households earning a combined monthly basic salary of up to Rs 50,000 the Bank of Mauritius will bear the interest payable for the period 1st April 2020 to 30th June 2020 on their outstanding household loans with commercial banks. Mauritius website is tempramental, so archived a cached version of the website: http://web.archive.org/web/20200627105454/https://cc.bingj.com/cache.aspx?q=http%3A%2F%2Fmof.govmu.org%2FEnglish%2FCovid-19%2FPages%2Fdefault.aspx&d=5058724365271906&mkt=en-GB&setlang=en-US&w=zob8andH8Xf8cR7Ju8AF6zd4fWrscR-c https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http%3A%2F%2Fmof.govmu.org%2FEnglish%2FCovid-19%2FPages%2Fdefault.aspx Original (unarchived, just for reference): http://mof.govmu.org/English/Covid-19/Pages/default.aspx " Mauritius,MUS,20200403,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200403173704/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html As of 3 Apr. Non-resident foreign nationals are not allowed to transit or enter Mauritius. Airline crew will be isolated in their hotel rooms." Mauritius,MUS,20200409,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200410010119/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html As of 9 Apr. Non-resident foreign nationals are not allowed to transit or enter Mauritius. Airline crew will be isolated in their hotel rooms. " Mauritius,MUS,20200410,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"http://archive.is/2U5mM#selection-1695.0-1701.231 10 April 2020: The lockdown is being extended to Monday 04 May 2020, to further contain the spread of the Covid-19 in the country, announced the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, this evening, during a videoconference from his residence. No mention of public transportation, but it is natural to assume that the public transportation is maintained at the minimum level as it has been the case since 20 Mar (See the note of 20 Mar)." Mauritius,MUS,20200415,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The curfew order lapsed on the islands of Rodrigues and Agalega. These islands make up 3% of the population of Mauritius, and the curfew remains for the rest of the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200427193911/http://pmo.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Cabinet-Decisions-taken-on-%E2%80%8B17-APRIL-2020.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200415,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The curfew order lapsed on the islands of Rodrigues and Agalega. These islands make up 3% of the population of Mauritius, and the curfew remains for the rest of the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200427193911/http://pmo.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Cabinet-Decisions-taken-on-%E2%80%8B17-APRIL-2020.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Part of measures still in place, but a Covid-19 Bill is currently being drafted to pave the way for easing the lockdown scheduled for 4 May 2020. See: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Bill-being-draftedto-ease-lockdown,-PM-tells-BBC.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Both public and private sector are being asked and encouraged to work from home. Since 25 March 2020, only essential services such as hospitals, pharmacies and banks have been allowed to operate. See: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Bill-being-draftedto-ease-lockdown,-PM-tells-BBC.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Non-resident foreign nationals are not allowed to transit or enter Mauritius. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425172242/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html" Mauritius,MUS,20200423,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The government announces that it has checkpoints set up at 70 strategic locations to catch people breaking the stay-at-home requirement, and the police have already issued more than 8000 fines. http://web.archive.org/web/20200427193252/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Police-issue-more-than-8-000-fines-to-lockdown-rule-breakers.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The government announces that it has checkpoints set up at 70 strategic locations to catch people breaking the curfew, and the police have already issued more than 8000 fines (although aside from the requirement for most people to stay at home, there is no explicit restriction on travelling between regions) http://web.archive.org/web/20200427193252/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Police-issue-more-than-8-000-fines-to-lockdown-rule-breakers.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200424,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The government announced on April 24, 2020 that wearing masks would be mandatory for all citizens in public spaces. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200904201933/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Post-confinement-will-be-phase-wise,-says-PM.aspx https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ (unable to archive)" Mauritius,MUS,20200427,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Rolled out mass testing on 27 April, with the aim to screen over 100 000 people over the next two weeks. Translated from French to English: 'targeting frontliners namely, healthcare personnel and members of the Police Force'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506145924/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Mauritius-rolls-out-mass-testing-.aspx " Mauritius,MUS,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"Government announced that schools will remain closed until the 1st August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506144023/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-extended-to-1st-June-and-schools-to-remain-closed-till-1st-August.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Announced that the ongoing Covid-19 curfew will be extended to 1st June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200506144023/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-extended-to-1st-June-and-schools-to-remain-closed-till-1st-August.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Announced that the ongoing Covid-19 curfew will be extended to 1st June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200506144023/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-extended-to-1st-June-and-schools-to-remain-closed-till-1st-August.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200501,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Announced that the ongoing Covid-19 curfew will be extended to 1st June 2020, and no persons should be outside unless for essential reasons. No mention of closing of public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506144023/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-extended-to-1st-June-and-schools-to-remain-closed-till-1st-August.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Announced that the ongoing Covid-19 curfew will be extended to 1st June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200506144023/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-extended-to-1st-June-and-schools-to-remain-closed-till-1st-August.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Announced that the ongoing Covid-19 curfew will be extended to 1st June 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200506144023/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-extended-to-1st-June-and-schools-to-remain-closed-till-1st-August.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200501,E1: Income support,0,,"The Government Wage Assistance Scheme (GWAS/SEAS) have ended on 30 Apr. See the note of 1 Mar. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626194901/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200627102230/https://www.edbmauritius.org/media/3163/communique_extension_of_gwas_and_seas.pdf KPMG Mauritius government response: http://archive.vn/YjFAf" Mauritius,MUS,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Government announced that a plan was being made in 'regard the easing of confinement restrictions as from the 15 May 2020.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200506155118/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Government-is-planning-for-a-strategic-phased-resumption-of-economic-activities,-says-PM.aspx " Mauritius,MUS,20200506,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Support to households remains - six-month moratorium on household loans at commercial banks, while BOM will bear interest payments for households with the lowest income. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626194901/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 KPMG Mauritius government response: http://archive.vn/YjFAf" Mauritius,MUS,20200507,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"It seems like contract tracing is comprehensive rather than limited. Since the time the number of cases climbed steadily and reached 128 on 30 March, health services prioritised contact tracing to identify people to test – that is, people who had been in physical contact with infected and identified patients – while anybody who had been quarantined and showed symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 infection was also tested. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521205121/https://voxeu.org/article/mauritian-response-covid-19" Mauritius,MUS,20200513,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200517204302/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html As of 13 May. Non-resident foreign nationals are not allowed to transit or enter Mauritius. Airline crew will be isolated in their hotel rooms." Mauritius,MUS,20200515,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As from 15 May 2020, more businesses will be allowed to operate, namely bakeries, hardware stores and fish markets and the opening hours of supermarkets will be extended to 20 00 hrs. Banks will continue to operate under strict hygiene protocol. Moreover, work from home will also be encouraged for officers. Dentists, opticians, vegetable planters and fishermen, amongst others, can also return to their normal activities while respecting strict hygiene measures.See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521205817/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Curfew-extended-to-1st-June-and-schools-to-remain-closed-till-1st-August.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200515,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The borders remain closed to international arrivals, except for repatriation flights for nationals who were stranded abroad. See https://web.archive.org/web/20200521205121/https://voxeu.org/article/mauritian-response-covid-19" Mauritius,MUS,20200522,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Places of worship may also reopen. However, beaches, nightclubs and cinemas will remain closed along with the borders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601125334/https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/30/mauritius-coronavirus-no-new-case-in-8-days-amid-lockdown-extension//" Mauritius,MUS,20200530,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The curfew in Mauritius imposed due to Covid-19 was lifted on Saturday 30 May 2020, at midnight but some businesses are required to remain closed. ""Trades such as supermarkets will be able to operate on a normal hour basis without having to necessarily respect the alphabetical order rule. Restaurants, coffee shops, food courts, shops, arcades and shopping malls will be allowed to resume operation under certain sanitary conditions. Food and vegetable markets will be allowed to open as per the instructions of Municipality and District Council...Beaches, fairs, cinemas and nightclubs will remain closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617152934/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Mauritius-to-lift-curfew-on-30-May-2020,-at-midnight,-says-PM.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200530,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Individual sporting activities will be permitted under certain sanitary conditions. Places of worship will be allowed to receive devotees. Beaches, fairs, cinemas and nightclubs will remain closed. Collective sporting activities, socio-cultural gatherings, sporting and cultural events will not be authorised. However, this decision will be reviewed in two weeks time."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617152934/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Mauritius-to-lift-curfew-on-30-May-2020,-at-midnight,-says-PM.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200530,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"There is no specific mention of gathering size in the government report, but given what it mentions in regards to what is still banned, I think a 3 is warranted. ""Individual sporting activities will be permitted under certain sanitary conditions. Places of worship will be allowed to receive devotees. Beaches, fairs, cinemas and nightclubs will remain closed. Collective sporting activities, socio-cultural gatherings, sporting and cultural events will not be authorised. However, this decision will be reviewed in two weeks time."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617152934/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Mauritius-to-lift-curfew-on-30-May-2020,-at-midnight,-says-PM.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200530,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"There is no mention of public transit in this May 29th gov release (Source 1) but a future gov release on June 12th notes that public transit will be back to normal operating on June 15th, so I think it is appropriate to continue to code it as a 1 until then. Source 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200617152934/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Mauritius-to-lift-curfew-on-30-May-2020,-at-midnight,-says-PM.aspx Source 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200617154020/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-We-should-be-proud-of-the-way-we-have-tackled-the-situation,-says-PM.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200530,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Per May 30th policy ""These include: citizens will be able to go out without abiding to the alphabetical order rule; the Work Access Permit will not be used; the elderly and those who have a weak health will have to avoid rush hours to travel; those aged under 18 will be able to go out; day care centres and nurseries will be allowed to operate; and trades such as supermarkets will be able to operate on a normal hour basis without having to necessarily respect the alphabetical order rule."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617152934/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Mauritius-to-lift-curfew-on-30-May-2020,-at-midnight,-says-PM.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200530,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Per May 30th policy ""These include: citizens will be able to go out without abiding to the alphabetical order rule; the Work Access Permit will not be used; the elderly and those who have a weak health will have to avoid rush hours to travel; those aged under 18 will be able to go out; day care centres and nurseries will be allowed to operate; and trades such as supermarkets will be able to operate on a normal hour basis without having to necessarily respect the alphabetical order rule."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617152934/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Mauritius-to-lift-curfew-on-30-May-2020,-at-midnight,-says-PM.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200531,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200615163158/https://www.africanews.com/2020/06/13/mauritius-coronavirus-no-new-case-in-8-days-amid-lockdown-extension/" Mauritius,MUS,20200601,E1: Income support,1,1,"All companies in Mauritius can apply for Wage Assistance subsidy to alleviate the employee cost for the month of March ranging from 15 days basic wage bill to MUR 12,500 per employee. Workers from the informal sector, i.e self employed not registered with the revenue authority will get 50% of the prevailing minimum wage if they register with the revenue authority during the COVID19 lockdown. Priority sectors for assistance are travel and tourism sector, export-oriented enterprises, ICT/BPO sector, SMEs and other sectors of the economy, who become technically unemployed on a temporary basis due to the impact of the Coronavirus. KPMG archived government and institution measures: http://archive.vn/YjFAf " Mauritius,MUS,20200601,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Communication strategy: The three sub-themes emerging under this main theme are: (1) To engage the population, (2) To combat the spread of false information, and (3) To control the outbreak. In a bid to efficiently communicate important information related to the local COVID-19 outbreak to the general population during the national lockdown, a National Communication Committee on COVID-19 was set up. This committee was led by the Prime Minister and its team members were on alert on a 24/7 basis. https://archive.vn/mjXdA" Mauritius,MUS,20200601,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Covid-19: Mauritius rolls out mass testing Government website https://archive.vn/QTC49" Mauritius,MUS,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""After 47 days without any new local Covid-19 case, all economic and social activities can now resume and we should be proud of the way we have tackled the situation, stated the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, this evening, in a press conference at the Treasury Building in Port Louis. The Prime Minister announced that following the Cabinet Meeting today, decision has been taken for the lift of all business and activity lockdowns ordered earlier to cope with the Covid-19, as from Monday 15 June 2020. Consequently, beaches, markets, gyms, parks, Village Halls, Community Centres, cinema and other public places will now be accessible to the public but the wearing of masks will still be compulsory."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617154020/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-We-should-be-proud-of-the-way-we-have-tackled-the-situation,-says-PM.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200612,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""The Prime Minister announced that following the Cabinet Meeting today, decision has been taken for the lift of all business and activity lockdowns ordered earlier to cope with the Covid-19, as from Monday 15 June 2020. Consequently, beaches, markets, gyms, parks, Village Halls, Community Centres, cinema and other public places will now be accessible to the public but the wearing of masks will still be compulsory."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617154020/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-We-should-be-proud-of-the-way-we-have-tackled-the-situation,-says-PM.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""The Prime Minister announced that following the Cabinet Meeting today, decision has been taken for the lift of all business and activity lockdowns ordered earlier to cope with the Covid-19, as from Monday 15 June 2020. Consequently, beaches, markets, gyms, parks, Village Halls, Community Centres, cinema and other public places will now be accessible to the public but the wearing of masks will still be compulsory."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617154020/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-We-should-be-proud-of-the-way-we-have-tackled-the-situation,-says-PM.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200615,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""As for public transport, it will return to its central role in moving the greatest number of commuters as social distancing will not be applicable as from 15 June 2020. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200617154020/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-We-should-be-proud-of-the-way-we-have-tackled-the-situation,-says-PM.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200615,E1: Income support,2,1,"As regards those companies which will not be able to sustain the shock and will have to close down, Mr Callichurn underlined that where termination of employment is justified, a worker will be entitled to 30 days’ wages in lieu of notice and will also benefit from the payment of an End of Year Bonus computed on the basis of the number of months he has been working during the year. He will also be refunded the remaining balance of his annual leave. In addition to the above, the employer would have to fulfill his obligations under the Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund, that is, he/she will be under the obligation to pay gratuity on retirement of 15 days per year of service to the laid-off worker or contribute same in the latter’s individual account held by the Mauritius Revenue Authority. Furthermore, the Workers’ Rights Act is also being amended to entitle laid-off workers reckoning more than 180 days (6 months) to benefit a Transitional unemployment assistance of 90% of the basic wage up to the NPF ceiling for a period of 6 months instead of 3 months, as it is the case presently, and 60% for the next 6 months instead of 30% for the last 6 months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615161150/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Budget-2020-2021-New-regulations-and-measures-for-a-gradual-restart-of-business-activities.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200615,H2: Testing policy,3,,"On April 27th, Mauritius rolled out its mass testing , with the aim to screen over 100 000 people over two weeks. Mass testing with immediate quarantine of infectious people and their contacts would allow the lockdown to be gradually released while protecting lives and controlling the epidemic. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200617151039/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Mauritius-rolls-out-mass-testing-.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200701,C1: School closing,0,,"The VPM stressed that following the recommendations of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, based upon the current situation with no positive Covid-19 case among the population, the Ministry has reworked the school calendar as well as resumption of classes. Instead of the phased resumption of schools as from 01 August 2020 as announced earlier, all classes will now resume on 01 July 2020, she indicated. Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun emphasised that a series of measures geared towards ensuring a safe environment will have to be adhered to by students , teaching and non-teaching staff. link - https://web.archive.org/web/20200615155638/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/New-school-calendar-for-academic-year-2020-revealed-.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200708,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Prime Minister announced on July 28 that ‘the conditions applicable to all flights are that embarking passengers should undertake a PCR test, five days prior to departure and the results of which should be negative. On arrival to Mauritius, the passengers will be transferred directly to a quarantine facility for a minimum of fourteen days.’ https://web.archive.org/web/20200814101801/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Embarking-passengers-have-to-take-a-PCR-test-and-the-results-have-to-be-negative.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200708,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Bank of Mauritius is extending the access period to its 5 billion rupee ($130 million) special relief programme as part of its ongoing response to the Covid-19 pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712182653/https://www.centralbanking.com/central-banks/monetary-policy/7653846/bank-of-mauritius-extends-covid-19-support-measures" Mauritius,MUS,20200713,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The National Bank of Mauritus is extending the following measures of its COVID-19 Relief programme: -The Bank of Mauritius has introduced a Special Relief through commercial banks to meet cash flow and working capital requirements of economic operators which are being directly impacted by COVID-19. This Special Relief Amount is being made available, through commercial banks up to 30 September 2020, to all sectors of activities impacted by COVID-19, including SMEs. - Disbursements will be effected through commercial banks and the Bank of Mauritius is capping interest on these advances to impacted economic operators at the fixed rate of 1.5 per cent per annum. - The repayment period is extended from 30 months to 48 months, with a moratorium period of up to 9 months. - Impacted operators are invited to contact their respective commercial banks. -The Bank of Mauritius introduced on 23 March 2020 a USD/MUR swap arrangement with commercial banks for an initial amount of USD100 Million. - This arrangement aims at enabling commercial banks to support import-oriented businesses, except for the State Trading Corporation which will be dealing directly with the Bank of Mauritius for its foreign currency requirements until further notice. - The Bank has increased the amount for swap transactions by an additional USD100 Million. - This facility, which was initially effective until 30 June 2020, will now be available to banks for the next 6 months. -The Bank has now raised the amount of the FX line of credit to banks for funding purposes from USD300 Million to USD500 Million, that is, by an additional amount of USD200 Million. -The additional amount will be available to banks for the next 6 months. -The facility will be repayable one ( 1) year from the effective date of disbursement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713215936/https://www.marketscreener.com/news/Bank-of-Mauritius-Support-Programme-Extension-of-specific-measures--30917301/" Mauritius,MUS,20200716,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," A half-day training for trainers on Covid-19 organised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness in collaboration with other stakeholders kicked-off, this morning, at Heen Foh Hall, in Port Louis. The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Jagutpal, and other personalities were present at the opening ceremony. This training session, targeting some 350 participants, aims at enabling trainers and the different stakeholders who work directly with the general public to acquire additional information and training on Covid-19 so as to sensitise and inform the public in a more efficient manner regarding the coronavirus. Furthermore, its objective is also to ensure that every Mauritian is ready for the reopening of our borders, for which modalities are still being worked out, so as to avoid a second surge of the virus in the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814104521/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-Training-for-trainers-to-inform-the-public-more-efficiently.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200728,E1: Income support,2,1,"The Mauritius Investment Corporation (MIC) has so far received applications from 40 companies and will shortly make its first disbursement to big corporates that are in financial distress following the Covid-19 crisis. The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr Renganaden Padayachy, made this announcement in a press statement following a meeting held yesterday, with various representatives including those of the Bank of Mauritius (BoM), the Economic Development Board of Mauritius, the MIC, and the State Investment Corporation. The Minister indicated that some Rs 500 million is disbursed each month for the assistance being provided to those working in sectors severely impacted by the pandemic, namely under the Wage Assistance Scheme and the Self-Employed Assistance Scheme. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814100228/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-MIC-to-make-its-first-disbursements-to-companies-in-financial-distress-.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200728,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Dr Renganaden Padayachy, the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, announced on 28 July that, disbursement will shortly be made by the Mauritius Investment Corporation (MIC) to big corporates that are badly hit by the pandemic; the MIC has so far received applications from 40 companies. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803114608/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/Covid-19-MIC-to-make-its-first-disbursements-to-companies-in-financial-distress-.aspx" Mauritius,MUS,20200826,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is operating, however, masks are required. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200904193637/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mauritius,MUS,20200826,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No curfew is currently in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200904193637/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mauritius,MUS,20200826,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200904193637/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mauritius,MUS,20200826,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The borders remain closed, however, exceptions for repatriation are in place. The government has announced that ""Mauritius is reopening its borders in three phases and the protection of the population remains the priority in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first phase comprises the repatriation of Mauritians stranded abroad which will continue until 30 September 2020. Arriving passengers will continue to be quarantined in the centers made available by the State. The second phase will start on 01 October 2020 during which travel to and from certain destinations will be allowed. Access to the Mauritian territory will be authorised to passengers abiding by sanitary protocols. Online booking for airline tickets and hotel room reservations would be available. However, priority will be given to Mauritian nationals, licensed residents, those employed in Mauritius and other visitors wishing to travel to Mauritius. The third phase of reopening the borders will be determined in the light of the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200904194515/http://www.govmu.org/English/News/Pages/COVID-19-Mauritius-to-reopen-borders-in-three-phases-.aspx http://web.archive.org/web/20200904200856/https://www.lexpress.mu/article/381993/frontieres-mauriciennes-restent-fermees-jusquau-31-octobre-2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200904193637/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Mauritius,MUS,20200826,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Mask mandates remain in effect however fines and/or arrests are not actively applied. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200904193637/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Mauritius,MUS,20200831,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""As of 31 August, Mauritius had done over 226 000 tests comprising 160 315 rapid antigen and more than 66 000 polymerase chain reaction tests – the COVID-19 gold standard diagnosis."" Sources: https://who-africa.africa-newsroom.com/press/coronavirus-mauritius-decisive-and-timely-mauritius-response-curbs-covid19?lang=en (unable to archive) http://web.archive.org/web/20200904191725/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/09/04/coronavirus-mauritius-decisive-and-timely-mauritius-response-curbs-covid-19/ " Mauritius,MUS,20200831,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Health Minister Dr Kailash Kumar Jagatpal said meticulous contact tracing “helped the country to saves many lives.” The national task force on COVID-19, which met daily and chaired by Prime Minister Jugnauth, made contact tracing, testing and treatment the cornerstones of the response."" Sources: https://who-africa.africa-newsroom.com/press/coronavirus-mauritius-decisive-and-timely-mauritius-response-curbs-covid19?lang=en (unable to archive) http://web.archive.org/web/20200904191725/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/09/04/coronavirus-mauritius-decisive-and-timely-mauritius-response-curbs-covid-19/" Mauritius,MUS,20201001,C8: International travel controls,2,,"1st October 2020, Mauritius has announced the phased easing of travel restrictions. Borders will be open to Mauritian nationals, residents and tourists travelling to Mauritius for long stays. Passengers will have to undergo a PCR test 5 days prior to travel. Upon arrival in Mauritius, a 14-day quarantine will be mandatory at an establishment approved by the authorities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201002065657/https://www.tourism-mauritius.mu/en-int/mauritius-travel-alerts" Mauritius,MUS,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201029203614/https://covid19.mu/ I disagree with prior coding. MUS Covid-19 website suggests only those with symptoms, or caring for others should wear a mask. It suggests wearing otherwise would be wasteful. ""Only health workers, caregivers and people with respiratory symptoms (fever and cough) should wear a mask. Disposable masks are single-use. If you wear a mask when you are not sick or if you are not caring for a sick person, it is a waste.""" Mauritius,MUS,20201030,C1: School closing,0,,"No change in policy" Mauritius,MUS,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy" Mauritius,MUS,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in policy" Mauritius,MUS,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy" Mauritius,MUS,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy" Mauritius,MUS,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy" Mauritius,MUS,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy" Mauritius,MUS,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy: access to Mauritius for all long-stay arrivals may be approved with a mandatory 14-day quarantine at an establishment recognized by the authorities, which includes multiple COVID-19 PCR tests. https://archive.vn/YwWqy " Mauritius,MUS,20201030,E1: Income support,2,1,"Cannot find any information that the previously coded assistance scheme has been revoked. At the same time, there are no forced business / workplace closures, and so it does not seem that this would actually apply at this time. I assume this also covers the case when new cases should be discovered and someone needs to self-isolate, in which case they could apply for assistance under this scheme. According to IMF, the assistance scheme continues until June 2021. https://archive.vn/gvnKv#selection-15559.120-15559.577 " Mauritius,MUS,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"The previously coded support applies to corporations, not households. According to IMF, there was a six month moratorium on household loans at commercial banks, from March 23. Cannot find information that this has been extended. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M " Mauritius,MUS,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy, although the Covid-related government guidance (https://archive.vn/dlDfk) is not readily available form the government’s website (unlike other countries I have coded). Note also that the government’s Facebook page has not been updated since March, https://archive.vn/b3qyC and their Twitter feed likewise has very few Covid-related updates. https://archive.vn/5Nsus However, there is a dedicated Facebook Covid page with regular updates. https://archive.vn/iX19P In addition, there are regular Covid-related News (mostly case numbers) on the government’s website (e.g. https://archive.vn/CC3bZ), and the previously coded training measures appear to be for the longer term. " Mauritius,MUS,20201030,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The only guidance on who can get access to testing I can find is on the US embassy’s website. COVID-19 Testing: COVID-19 tests are available at the C-Lab laboratory at Wellkin Hospital on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 09:00 to 12:00. Patients must dial 605-1000 to book an appointment. Results are available within 48 hours. Cost of Rs. 2500 (approximately $60 USD) must be paid in full by the patient. Visit Wellkin Hospital’s COVID-19 announcement (French) for additional information. https://archive.vn/YwWqy#selection-1899.0-1911.37 The above referenced website does not mention costs or eligibility. https://archive.vn/da2qK However, the coverage about a newly detected community case and related contact tracing implies that anyone with symptoms does get tested. https://archive.vn/CC3bZ But I can’t find any evidence of drive-through testing. " Mauritius,MUS,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The coverage about a newly detected community case describes comprehensive contact tracing. https://archive.vn/CC3bZ " Mauritius,MUS,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Various sources state that mask wearing in public is mandatory or at least expected. US embassy: The nationwide curfew ended on May 30. Physical distancing guidelines remained in place, as well as the requirement to wear masks in public. https://archive.vn/YwWqy#selection-1805.36-1805.228 IMF Certain health regulations remain in place including temperature screenings and mandatory face coverings. https://archive.vn/gvnKv#selection-15537.906-15537.1046 News on newly detected community transmission: Wearing of masks seen as one of the main ways to avoid community transmission. https://archive.vn/j76AL#selection-1047.29-1047.101 However, the website from the health ministry referenced in the previous coding continues to state (and last updated on 15th Nov) ""Only health workers, caregivers and people with respiratory symptoms (fever and cough) should wear a mask. Disposable masks are single-use. If you wear a mask when you are not sick or if you are not caring for a sick person, it is a waste.” Since this is the official government website and guidance, I am keeping the 1G coding. https://archive.vn/dlDfk#selection-1409.0-1421.331 " Mauritius,MUS,20201117,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change; the IMF website again doesn't imply this has been cut off, and just says it will continue to 2021" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change/prior evidence still stands" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change/prior evidence still stands" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change - contact tracing of the last new case continued: https://archive.vn/fHQ6c" Mauritius,MUS,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No policy change/prior evidence still stands" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,C1: School closing,0,,"no policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"While the US embassy in MUS says ""Mask mandates remain in effect, however, fines and/or arrests are not actively applied"" (https://archive.vn/YwWqy) the official government guidance remains the same: https://archive.vn/dlDfk saying that ""Only health workers, caregivers, and people with respiratory symptoms (fever and cough) should wear a mask. Disposable masks are for single use. If you wear a mask when you're not sick or caring for a sick person, it's a waste."" Therefore, 1G as before. " Mauritius,MUS,20201129,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Mauritius,MUS,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20200211,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Minister of Health says Malawi is prepared for the Coronavirus, urges citizens to avoid travel to affected areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506231914/https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-ready-for-coronavirus-says-minister-of-health-preparedness-plan-developed/?fbclid=IwAR1gCbK2Re0pClB5NuBT78s3u890NSIwsKJ1iub0VViosTdkZXNi9Havv1E" Malawi,MWI,20200307,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Already on 7 March, the government of Malawi called for a special cabinet to be formed on the issue of the coronavirus, including several ministers. From that day onwards (without any confirmed cases in the country), the government has shared information about the symptoms of the virus, how to debunk myths, how to protect oneself, etc. https://twitter.com/malawigovt. If Twitter were to be the only channel for the public information campaign, I would have coded it as targeted (internet penetration rate likely low and only around 20,000 followers despite 18m inhabitants), but the special cabinet is likely to have used other channels for information dissemination as well, Twitter is just the most visible externally." Malawi,MWI,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Malawian President Peter Mutharika announces on 20th March the immediate banning of public gatherings (and the closure of schools commencing 23rd March): 'President Peter Mutharika has declared Malawi a State of Disaster, ordered the closure of all schools and banned public gatherings due to the threat of coronavirus. [...] “My Government is restricting public gatherings to less than 100 people forthwith. This restriction applies to all gatherings including weddings, funerals, church, congregations, rallies, government meetings etc,” said Mutharika'. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408093933/https://malawi24.com/2020/03/20/mutharika-closes-schools-bans-public-gatherings/" Malawi,MWI,20200320,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Malawi restricts gatherings to fewer than 100 people, including private events such as weddings or funerals. (5 in the declaration by the President) Since this effectively means a restriction to a maximum of 99 people, coded as 3G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200506224926/https://mw.one.un.org/declaration-of-state-of-disaster-by-malawi-president-20-march-2020/ " Malawi,MWI,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On the 20th of March, the President of Malawi announced a border closure. All foreign nationals were not allowed to enter Malawi. All international Airports were closed. Land borders were open to cargo and returning Malawian Nationals and Residents. This was initially announced on the 20th of March in a Speech by the president of Malawi. It was then gazetted on the 9th of April. All visas that were issued prior to this were suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919090440/https://malawi.un.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/Malawi%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Update%20-%2027.03.20.pdf https://web.archive.org/save/https://malawi.un.org/en/46778-declaration-state-disaster-malawi-president-peter-mutharika https://web.archive.org/web/20200629153926/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Update%20-%2019.06.20.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200919085831/https://gazettes.africa/gazettes/mw-government-gazette-supplement-dated-2020-04-09-no-4A" Malawi,MWI,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1,"Will Dowling update: Original coding and timestamp is right but original link does not lead to info on school closings. Updated links here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528200637/https://www.unicef.org/malawi/stories/coping-school-closures-during-covid-19-pandemic https://web.archive.org/web/20200528200809/https://www.voanews.com/africa/malawi-learners-get-school-meals-home" Malawi,MWI,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"There are no recorded measures on workplace closures. However, markets were re-organized to prevent overcrowding. Market days in villages were prohibited due to overcrowding. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.kulinji.com/article/news/business/2020/covid19-mmbelwa-council-bans-market-days" Malawi,MWI,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The country’s government is restricting public gatherings to less than 100 people. This restriction applies to all gatherings including weddings, funerals, church, congregations, rallies and government meetings. The national security has been ordered into action to enforce these restrictions. https://web.archive.org/save/https://qz.com/africa/1824465/coronavirus-malawi-with-no-cases-declares-national-disaster/ " Malawi,MWI,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no recorded restrictions in internal movement. There are, however, policies to reduce the number of people on public transport at one time to avoid overcrowding. https://web.archive.org/save/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/component/joomdoc/COVID-19%20Guidelines/Guidelines%20for%20Public%20buses%20and%20minibuses.pdf/detail?Itemid=274" Malawi,MWI,20200323,H2: Testing policy,0,,"There is no official testing policy in place" Malawi,MWI,20200402,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"President Peter Mutharika announces limited tracing around the first 3 cases to be announced in Lilongwe. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328736/malawi-first-covid-19-cases-confirmed-april-2-update-2" Malawi,MWI,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is happening for all confirmed cases " Malawi,MWI,20200404,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On April 4th, Malawi's President Peter Mutharika told all non essential workers to work from home starting immediately but was faced with backlash (1). The President tried to implement a lockdown starting April 19th, but after mass protests from businesses a judge struck down the decision indefinitely until the Constitutional Court reviews the case (2, 3). As the government is recommending people work from home but cannot legally require them to do so, I believe this should be coded as 1 - Recommended Source (1) https://web.archive.org/web/20200528202947/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-malawi/update-2-malawi-president-ministers-take-10-salary-cut-to-fight-coronavirus-idUSL8N2BS0P1 Source (2) https://web.archive.org/web/20200528201254/https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/africa/2020-04-28-malawis-high-court-extends-order-barring-lockdown/ Source (3) https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-52471276" Malawi,MWI,20200404,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Malawi's President Peter Mutharika addressed to the public on 4 April that, ""We are encouraging every Malawian to observe strict rules of hygiene, including frequent washing of hands with soap and wearing masks."" https://archive.vn/nuwVq" Malawi,MWI,20200407,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport was not closed. However, measures were put in place to change seating arrangements to facilitate social distancing. That meant minibuses have fewer passengers and operators were to provide hand sanitizer to passengers. https://web.archive.org/save/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/component/joomdoc/COVID-19%20Guidelines/Guidelines%20for%20Public%20buses%20and%20minibuses.pdf/detail?Itemid=274" Malawi,MWI,20200407,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no official announcements on restrictions on internal movement " Malawi,MWI,20200407,H2: Testing policy,1,,"I cannot find the official source but I am working in Malawi as a Doctor. I know that people being tested for COVID-19 are symptomatic patients who are travellers returning from any country outside of Malawi, or symptomatic patients who have had contact with returning travellers" Malawi,MWI,20200409,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"From the 9th of April, Malawian banks stopped payments of premiums and loans for a period of three months. All fees for bank transactions were reduced by for that time period to encourage cashless transactions. Other debt relief plans include restructuring small and medium enterprise loans on case by case basis. An emergency liquidity assistance facility has also been introduced for banks as well. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615203156/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200615203203/https://malawi24.com/2020/04/10/malawi-banks-suspend-loan-repayments/" Malawi,MWI,20200410,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaigns exist through different means. The radio is the most popular means and the government put in place information jingles. The public health institute of Malawi also has daily updates on its website. The Malawi Ministry of Health has information on its Facebook page. https://web.archive.org/save/http://covid19.health.gov.mw/" Malawi,MWI,20200412,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport was not closed. However, measures were put in place to change seating arrangements to facilitate social distancing. That meant minibuses have fewer passengers and operators were to provide hand sanitizer to passengers. https://web.archive.org/save/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/component/joomdoc/COVID-19%20Guidelines/Guidelines%20for%20Public%20buses%20and%20minibuses.pdf/detail?Itemid=274" Malawi,MWI,20200412,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Restrictions announced on the 14th of April, to be enacted on the 18th of April" Malawi,MWI,20200418,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The minister said that as part of the lockdown, the public transport – minibuses, tricycles, taxis, bicycles and motorcycles and taxis – will only be allowed primarily to offer services to essential services and cater for emergencies from 5am to 9.am in the mornings, and from 4pm to 7pm in the evenings. “No public transport vehicle shall be allowed to loiter or linger around for passengers outside these hours,” said Mhango. However, since the courts blocked the lockdown, this measure has not been put in place (Malawi announced a three-week lockdown starting on April 18, however a High Court issued an injunction on April 17, meaning no measures will be put in place before judicial review); https://web.archive.org/web/20200506225642/https://www.nyasatimes.com/minister-mhango-prescribes-malawi-lockdown-measures/ " Malawi,MWI,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Malawi announced a three-week lockdown starting on April 18, however a High Court issued an injunction on April 17, meaning no measures will be put in place before judicial review. Since the government has asked people to voluntarily join in containment measures, coded as 1G; the final judgement is expected April 29; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427170939/https://af.reuters.com/article/malawiNews/idAFL8N2C55HX; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427170952/https://af.reuters.com/article/malawiNews/idAFL5N2C26QA; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171629/https://www.nyasatimes.com/lockdown-injunction-to-remain-active-until-april-29-malawi-court-to-decide/" Malawi,MWI,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Malawi announced a three-week lockdown starting on April 18, however a High Court issued an injunction on April 17, meaning no measures will be put in place before judicial review. Since the government has asked people to voluntarily join in containment measures, but has not specificially asked to refrain from interstate travel, coded as 0; the final judgement is expected April 29; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427170939/https://af.reuters.com/article/malawiNews/idAFL8N2C55HX; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427170952/https://af.reuters.com/article/malawiNews/idAFL5N2C26QA; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171629/https://www.nyasatimes.com/lockdown-injunction-to-remain-active-until-april-29-malawi-court-to-decide/" Malawi,MWI,20200418,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Patients with symptoms, who are eligible according to the WHO case definition are being tested. https://web.archive.org/save/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/resources/COVID-19%20Daily%20updates/DAILY%20UPDATE%20COVID-19%20_14April2020.pdf/detail" Malawi,MWI,20200418,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is carried out. https://web.archive.org/save/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/resources/COVID-19%20Daily%20updates/DAILY%20UPDATE%20COVID-19%20_14April2020.pdf/detail" Malawi,MWI,20200420,E1: Income support,1,0,"Ministry of Health has revised upwards the risk allowance for health workers. This follows nationwide protests by healthcare workers who were demanding review of their risk allowance in the wake of COVID19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615202458/https://twitter.com/NationOnlineMw/status/1252196829984428033" Malawi,MWI,20200422,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health Facebook page indicates there are press releases, reports and public info dissemination underway https://www.facebook.com/malawimoh " Malawi,MWI,20200425,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Schools have been closed since 23 March"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506152513/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/coronavirus" Malawi,MWI,20200425,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""gatherings of more than 100 people are banned."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506152513/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/coronavirus" Malawi,MWI,20200425,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The government tried to impose a lockdown, but this was blocked by the High Court. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506162425/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/malawi-workers-relieved-court-blocks-covid-19-lockdown-plan-200420092511551.html However, the government is still encouraging people to stay at home: ""My advice remains: stay home, stay safe."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506162826/https://www.facebook.com/malawimoh/posts/2811740302214800?__tn__=K-R" Malawi,MWI,20200425,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health is publishing daily monitoring reports, and regularly reminding citizens of precautionary measures they should be taking on Facebook and on its webpage. Facebook link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507173238/https://www.facebook.com/malawimoh Ministry of health website link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507173732/https://www.health.gov.mw/index.php/downloads/category/7-covid19-information" Malawi,MWI,20200425,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""So far, we have been treating patients with mild symptoms in their homes. But we will now start taking people to isolation and treatment centers. Our strategy is to trace, test and treat."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506153039/https://www.facebook.com/pg/malawimoh/posts/?ref=page_internal" Malawi,MWI,20200425,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Health workers are tracing all the contacts of this person so that they can be isolated, followed up and tested for COVID-19."" Hon Jappie Mango MP, Minister of Health https://web.archive.org/web/20200506153040/https://www.facebook.com/malawimoh/posts/?ref=page_internal " Malawi,MWI,20200501,E1: Income support,2,1,"The government of Malawi Launched a cash transfers program targeted at 172000 vulnerable households, to receive up to $40 in cash per month for three months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517153546/https://www.unicef.org/malawi/stories/cash-transfers-help-families-during-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200615202840/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-52471276" Malawi,MWI,20200507,C1: School closing,3,1,"On the 20th of March, the President of Malawi announced the immediate closing of all schools, i.e primary, secondary and tertiary education centres. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.nyasatimes.com/mutharika-lays-out-malawi-response-plan-on-coronavirus-bans-gatherings-of-100-people-schools-closing/" Malawi,MWI,20200507,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events were ordered to be cancelled on the 20th of march. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.nyasatimes.com/mutharika-lays-out-malawi-response-plan-on-coronavirus-bans-gatherings-of-100-people-schools-closing/" Malawi,MWI,20200507,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All gatherings of more than 100 were restricted. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.nyasatimes.com/mutharika-lays-out-malawi-response-plan-on-coronavirus-bans-gatherings-of-100-people-schools-closing/" Malawi,MWI,20200507,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There were no measures to close public transport. However, there were restrictions on the number of people taking public buses. The bus capacity was reduced by 60%. https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004010535.html " Malawi,MWI,20200507,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Staying at home is recommended for all people with the exception of people providing essential services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200420140616/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi-COVID-19-Situation-Update-10.04.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200507,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on internal movement" Malawi,MWI,20200507,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are public information campaigns coordinated through radios, the internet and written media. https://web.archive.org/save/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/resources/COVID-19%20Daily%20updates/20200426_Malawi%20COVID-19%2026_April_2020.pdf/detail" Malawi,MWI,20200507,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing is only being done for contacts or people who meet the probable or suspect case definitions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511185940/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/resources/COVID-19%20Daily%20updates/20200426_Malawi%20COVID-19%2026_April_2020.pdf/detail" Malawi,MWI,20200507,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing is occurring for all confirmed COVID-19 cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511185940/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/resources/COVID-19%20Daily%20updates/20200426_Malawi%20COVID-19%2026_April_2020.pdf/detail" Malawi,MWI,20200512,C1: School closing,3,1,"On the 20th of March, the President of Malawi announced the immediate closing of all schools, i.e primary, secondary and tertiary education centres. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.nyasatimes.com/mutharika-lays-out-malawi-response-plan-on-coronavirus-bans-gatherings-of-100-people-schools-closing/" Malawi,MWI,20200512,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events were ordered to be cancelled on the 20th of march. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.nyasatimes.com/mutharika-lays-out-malawi-response-plan-on-coronavirus-bans-gatherings-of-100-people-schools-closing/" Malawi,MWI,20200512,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All gatherings of more than 100 were restricted. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.nyasatimes.com/mutharika-lays-out-malawi-response-plan-on-coronavirus-bans-gatherings-of-100-people-schools-closing/" Malawi,MWI,20200512,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There were no measures to close public transport. However, there were restrictions on the number of people taking public buses. The bus capacity was reduced by 60%. https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004010535.html" Malawi,MWI,20200512,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Staying at home is recommended for all people with the exception of people providing essential services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200420140616/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi-COVID-19-Situation-Update-10.04.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200512,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on internal movement" Malawi,MWI,20200512,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are public information campaigns coordinated through radios, the internet and written media. https://web.archive.org/save/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/resources/COVID-19%20Daily%20updates/20200426_Malawi%20COVID-19%2026_April_2020.pdf/detail" Malawi,MWI,20200512,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing is only being done for contacts or people who meet the probable or suspect case definitions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511185940/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/resources/COVID-19%20Daily%20updates/20200426_Malawi%20COVID-19%2026_April_2020.pdf/detail" Malawi,MWI,20200512,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing is occurring for all confirmed COVID-19 cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511185940/https://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/resources/COVID-19%20Daily%20updates/20200426_Malawi%20COVID-19%2026_April_2020.pdf/detail" Malawi,MWI,20200518,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools and colleges are required to close. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/coronavirus/country-responses/lang--en/index.htm#MW" Malawi,MWI,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"It is required to cancel all public events. however, there are political campaign events with thousands of people. Policy adherence should be considered when interpreting this indicator. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523165603/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi-COVID-19-Situation-Update-01.05.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"There is a ban on gatherings of more than a 100 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523165603/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi-COVID-19-Situation-Update-01.05.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200518,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is no closure of public transport. however, there is a reduction of the number of people that can board a bus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523165603/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi-COVID-19-Situation-Update-01.05.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"People are generally advised to work or stay at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523171229/https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/coronavirus/a-responses/lang--en/index.htm" Malawi,MWI,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on internal movement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200523171229/https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/coronavirus/a-responses/lang--en/index.htm" Malawi,MWI,20200518,E1: Income support,2,1,"A government cash transfer program is running to reach 172,000 households in peri-urban and urban areas with monthly $47 per month. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/coronavirus/country-responses/lang--en/index.htm#MW" Malawi,MWI,20200518,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/coronavirus/country-responses/lang--en/index.htm#MW" Malawi,MWI,20200518,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing is being done for contacts of cases or people with covid-19 symptoms and are contacts of people who have recently travelled. https://web.archive.org/save/http://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/resources/COVID-19%20Daily%20updates/20200504_Malawi%20COVID-19%204%20May%202020.pdf/detail https://web.archive.org/save/http://malawipublichealth.org/index.php/resources/COVID-19%20Daily%20updates/20200504_Malawi%20COVID-19%204%20May%202020.pdf/detail" Malawi,MWI,20200518,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing is carried out" Malawi,MWI,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"All Schools remain closed since Malawi announced school closures in March https://web.archive.org/save/https://zodiakmalawi.com/nw/national-news/65-news-in-central-region/1503-malawi-orders-schools-closed-limits-gatherings-in-wake-of-covid19" Malawi,MWI,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Although there is no strict policy stopping work, there are guidelines to decongest workplaces and reduce the number of people present at work or at meetings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611195626/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi-COVID-19-Situation-Update-10.04.20.pdf https:/https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/web/20200611193615/https://zodiakmalawi.com/nw/national-news/65-news-in-central-region/1503-malawi-orders-schools-closed-limits-gatherings-in-wake-of-covid19/web.archive.org/save/https://zodiakmalawi.com/nw/national-news/65-news-in-central-region/1503-malawi-orders-schools-closed-limits-gatherings-in-wake-of-covid19" Malawi,MWI,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government ordered all public events to be canceled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611195626/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi-COVID-19-Situation-Update-10.04.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All public gatherings of people more than 100 are banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611195626/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi-COVID-19-Situation-Update-10.04.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200602,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There are no restrictions on public transport. However, there are restriction on reducing the number of people taking public transport at a point in time. " Malawi,MWI,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Staying at home is recommended as there are recommendations on decongesting workplaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611195626/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi-COVID-19-Situation-Update-10.04.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on internal movement " Malawi,MWI,20200602,E1: Income support,2,1,"Malawi adopted a social cash transfer program that targeted a million people in low income households. The cash trasfer was meant to run for three months and to give the equivalent of one months minimum wage. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Malawi,MWI,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The is a coordinated public information campaign with various national and international stakeholders https://web.archive.org/web/20200611202012/https://www.malawipublichealth.org/index.php/13-resources/46-daily-updates " Malawi,MWI,20200602,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Tests are being conducted on people who have recently returned from outside the country, contacts of confirmed cases, or contacts of people who have recently traveled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611202012/https://www.malawipublichealth.org/index.php/13-resources/46-daily-updates" Malawi,MWI,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The ministry has emphasized testing for all contacts of confirmed cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611202012/https://www.malawipublichealth.org/index.php/13-resources/46-daily-updates" Malawi,MWI,20200627,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.unicef.org/malawi/stories/home-schooling-how-bettie-coping-school-closures" Malawi,MWI,20200627,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Although there are no official government announcements to close workplaces. However, the government workforce has implemented remote working to reduce the number of people working in offices at one point in time. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.wateraid.org/mw/our-coronavirus-response" Malawi,MWI,20200627,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"It is government policy that all public events are canceled. Although all public events were formally canceled, there have been government and public evenhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200629153656/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/341311/malawi-campaign-rallies-begin-in-lilongwe-and-mzuzu-may-10-update-7ts https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.wateraid.org/mw/our-coronavirus-response" Malawi,MWI,20200627,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"It id government policy to restrict gatherings to 100 people. However, compliance to this policy my be questioned. Although all public events were formally cancelled, there have been government and public evenhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200629153656/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/341311/malawi-campaign-rallies-begin-in-lilongwe-and-mzuzu-may-10-update-7ts https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.wateraid.org/mw/our-coronavirus-response" Malawi,MWI,20200627,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is no ban on public transport https://web.archive.org/web/20200629153926/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Update%20-%2019.06.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200627,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Some government and private institutions are requiring their workers to work from home. Workinf from home is generally advised where possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629153926/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Update%20-%2019.06.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200627,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"there has been no restriction on internal movement https://web.archive.org/web/20200629153926/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Update%20-%2019.06.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200627,E1: Income support,2,1,"There is a cash transfer program for vulnerable households. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629153926/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Update%20-%2019.06.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200627,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"To support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), commercial banks and micro-finance institutions will be, on a case-by-case basis, restructuring SME loans and providing a three-month moratorium on their debt service. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629155223/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Malawi,MWI,20200627,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200629153926/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Update%20-%2019.06.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200627,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing is limited to people who are symptomatic and eligible or are contacts of confirmed cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629153926/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Update%20-%2019.06.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200627,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There are improved resources and more personnel to improve covid-19 testing for contact tracing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629153926/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Malawi%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Update%20-%2019.06.20.pdf" Malawi,MWI,20200630,C1: School closing,3,1,"The President of Malawi declared a State of Disaster on 20 March. Schools have been closed since 23 March and gatherings of more than 100 people are banned. http://archive.vn/CKBaK" Malawi,MWI,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The President of Malawi declared a State of Disaster on 20 March. Schools have been closed since 23 March and gatherings of more than 100 people are banned. http://archive.vn/CKBaK" Malawi,MWI,20200710,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 10 July, Malawi authorities announced to delay plans to reopen schools on July 13 due to a spike in covid-19 cases. This surge was because of the winter season, a failure to control crowds during recent election campaign rallies, and a return of migrant workers from South Africa. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718172258/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/spike-covid-19-cases-delays-plans-reopen-schools-malawi" Malawi,MWI,20200710,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The co-chair for the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19, John Phuka, said on 10 July that a critical shortage of test kits forced the government to stop mass testing, and to only test people with symptoms. Because Malawi has been ordering kits from abroad; those from Europe were delayed due to logistic issues. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718172258/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/spike-covid-19-cases-delays-plans-reopen-schools-malawi" Malawi,MWI,20200720,H2: Testing policy,1,,"As of 20 July, 2020, the Malawi Economic Monitor produced by the World Bank notes that the country has increased the number of their laboratories to test for COVID-19 from four in mid-April to 39 in all regions. Testing capacity remains low, however a total of 24,475 samples have been tested and active monitoring of confirmed cases is ongoing. See the Malawi Economic Monitor for July 2020, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730134428/https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/34220/Malawi-Economic-Monitor-From-Crisis-Response-to-a-Strong-Recovery.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed=y This information is from point 81 on page 25." Malawi,MWI,20200807,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing masks became mandatory in public places on 7 August; ""those who do not adhere to it will pay a fine of about $15"". http://archive.vn/AS6q7" Malawi,MWI,20200808,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"8th August 2020, all markets, shops and businesses that are in close proximity to hospitals have been ordered to close. https://web.archive.org/web/20200901081828/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/malawi-makes-masks-mandatory-covid-19-fight " Malawi,MWI,20200808,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Attorney General of Malawi, Chikosa Silungwe, announced that all public gatherings, including bars and religious centers, to be banned from 8 August. ""Bars will only be allowed to sell alcohol as take-out and no groups of more than 10 people are allowed except for funerals with a maximum of 50 people. The Attorney General said an “army of enforcement officers” had been hired to ensure the regulations were followed."" http://archive.vn/2zZoL" Malawi,MWI,20200815,C1: School closing,3,1,"Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera announced on 15 August the government’s plans to reopen schools subject to certain safety measures in early September, despite a surge in COVID-19 cases. http://archive.vn/bK535" Malawi,MWI,20200901,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Malawi reopened its main airport on 1 September: [Quote] 1. AII arriving passengers into the Republic of Malawi shall be required to produce a negative SARS Cov-2 PCR test certificate obtained within 10 days prior to arrival in Malawi. Any passenger without the said certificate will be denied entry. All arriving passengers will be required to proceed on self-quarantine for l4 days during the time they will be followed up by Health Authorities. 2. Arriving passengers may be required to provide samples for Covid-I9 testing. Samples will be collected at the airport and test results will be communicated to the concerned within 48 hours. 3. Any symptomatic passengers will be handled according to specific guidelines laid down by the Health Authorities. 4. All arriving passengers shall fill out and submit Travel Surveillance Forms (TSF) which shall be made available on-board aircraft or in the airport terminal building. The forms shall be handed over to health personnel in the terminal building. [End of quote] https://archive.vn/sR5fC" Malawi,MWI,20200907,C1: School closing,2,1,"Malawi's Education Ministry announced a phased approach to reopening of schools on 28 August, with priority given to Examination classes: Monday, 7th September, 2020 1. Initial Primary Teacher Education to complete registration processes for examinations; 2. Final Year Students at colleges, universities and examination classes for all schools that offer International curriculum; Sunday, 20th September, 2020 1. Initial Primary Teacher Education to report to colleges on 20th September; Phased Re-Opening of Colleges, Universities and International Schools 2. Colleges, universities and schools that offer International curriculum will be allowed to take the second phase of students after three weeks from the day of re-opening (week beginning 28th September, 2020; 3. Since colleges and universities are at different stages, each institution will have to decide which group will have to go first in consultation with the Ministry. https://archive.vn/g7QwJ" Malawi,MWI,20200911,C1: School closing,2,1,"Still in the first phase of re-opening schools (until 20th September) https://archive.vn/g7QwJ " Malawi,MWI,20200911,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of 13th September: Plans are at an advanced stage to resume sports activities and other recreational activities in two weeks’ time. https://archive.vn/sSaaX" Malawi,MWI,20200918,C1: School closing,2,1,"The minister of education, Agnes Nyalonje said in a statement that the reopening of schools will be done in phases starting with examination classes from September 7th to the others later in October. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200926143048if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-malawi-idUSKBN25N2L2" Malawi,MWI,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with some restrictions and coronavirus precautionary measures in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200608130226/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/entry-requirements" Malawi,MWI,20200918,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The restriction on gatherings will affect public events. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200926163915/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/coronavirus" Malawi,MWI,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Schools have been closed since 23 March and gatherings of more than 100 people are banned. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200608130226/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/entry-requirements" Malawi,MWI,20200918,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport continues to operate throughout Malawi with some restrictions and coronavirus precautionary measures in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200608130226/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/entry-requirements" Malawi,MWI,20200918,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Since there is a restriction on gatherings, I think staying at home will be recommended. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200926163915/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/coronavirus" Malawi,MWI,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Travel in Malawi Public transport continues to operate throughout Malawi with some restrictions and coronavirus precautionary measures in place. Face coverings have been advised in public, but are not mandatory. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200926163915/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/coronavirus" Malawi,MWI,20200918,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quarantine requirements Individuals testing positive for coronavirus on arrival may be taken for treatment at a government facility. All other individuals will be required to self-isolate for 14 days after arrival. Anyone who is unable to self-isolate may be transferred to a local treatment facility for the self-isolation period. Travellers are not permitted to self-isolate in a hotel or lodge. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200608130226/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/entry-requirements" Malawi,MWI,20200918,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy found to be in place on income support." Malawi,MWI,20200918,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200926153043/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Malawi,MWI,20200918,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200926161318if_/https://www.facebook.com/531880583534128/posts/3221768981211928?_rdc=2&_rdr" Malawi,MWI,20200918,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200926161318if_/https://www.facebook.com/531880583534128/posts/3221768981211928?_rdc=2&_rdr" Malawi,MWI,20200918,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200926164555if_/https://www.facebook.com/groups/201660994430505?_rdc=2&_rdr" Malawi,MWI,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1," Face coverings have also been advised in public, but are not mandatory. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200608130226/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/entry-requirements" Malawi,MWI,20201013,C1: School closing,2,1,"As on Oct 12, schools across Malawi have reopened for Standards 1-7 and Forms 1-3. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026195113/https://www.facebook.com/MalawiEducation/posts/3092359247536798" Malawi,MWI,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Based on this article, schools for Standard 8 and Form 4 appear to be closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026195113/https://www.facebook.com/MalawiEducation/posts/3092359247536798 This article : https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/12083275.pdf - contains more information on what the different education levels map to. There are 8 years of primary education (Standard 1 to Standard 8), secondary education lasts for 4 years (Form 1 to Form 4) with the first 2 years as the lower secondary and the latter 2 years as the upper secondary education. Children start attending primary school once they reach the age of 6. Most other sectors continue to operate( The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with some restrictions and coronavirus precautionary measures in place) http://web.archive.org/web/20201026201032/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/coronavirus" Malawi,MWI,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The below article implies that public events are also suspended http://web.archive.org/web/20201026202659/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/clm1wxp5pert/malawi?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=5f32672b53c3fb067a728eaf%26Backlash+against+Malawi%27s+new+Covid-19+restrictions%262020-08-11T10%3A34%3A11.618Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn%3Aasset%3A17fb7c67-42f7-48b6-beee-22ad58553c8b&pinned_post_asset_id=5f32672b53c3fb067a728eaf&pinned_post_type=share" Malawi,MWI,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As per this article (search for ""Backlash against Malawi's new Covid-19 restrictions""), gathering of more than 10 people have been banned, except for funerals which can have up to 50 people in attendance. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026202659/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/clm1wxp5pert/malawi?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=5f32672b53c3fb067a728eaf%26Backlash+against+Malawi%27s+new+Covid-19+restrictions%262020-08-11T10%3A34%3A11.618Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn%3Aasset%3A17fb7c67-42f7-48b6-beee-22ad58553c8b&pinned_post_asset_id=5f32672b53c3fb067a728eaf&pinned_post_type=share" Malawi,MWI,20201013,C5: Close public transport,0,," Public transport continues to operate throughout Malawi with some restrictions and coronavirus precautionary measures in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026201032/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/coronavirus" Malawi,MWI,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"As per this article, the people have emphatically refused any harsh measures including forced lockdown. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026204505/https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/coronavirus-malawi" Malawi,MWI,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions appear to be in place http://web.archive.org/web/20201026201032/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/coronavirus" Malawi,MWI,20201013,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 1 September Malawi re-opened it’s airspace to a limited number of weekly commercial flights. Entry to Malawi, via land borders, continues to be prohibited except for Malawian nationals and foreign nationals with valid residency visas for Malawi. If you’re eligible for entry, you will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 10 days of arrival. You may also be tested for COVID-19 on arrival at your own expense. Passengers may be required to remain at the airport or a testing centre until their COVID-19 test results are known, usually within 24 hours. Individuals testing positive for coronavirus on arrival may be taken for treatment at a government facility. All other individuals will be required to self-isolate for 14 days after arrival. Anyone who is unable to self-isolate may be transferred to a local treatment facility for the self-isolation period. Travellers are not permitted to self-isolate in a hotel or lodge. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026201032/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malawi/coronavirus" Malawi,MWI,20201013,E1: Income support,1,0,"As per these articles, an Emergency Cash Transfer Program of about $50 million (0.5 percent of GDP), mostly financed by development partners, is being implemented during May-November. Eligible households will receive a 35,000 Malawi kwacha ($40) monthly payment, matching the country’s minimum wage. About one million people and small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be benefited. https://archive.vn/ovP6G " Malawi,MWI,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://archive.vn/ovP6G To support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), commercial banks and micro-finance institutions will be, on a case-by-case basis, restructuring SME loans and providing a moratorium on their debt service until end-2020. Fees on mobile money transactions have been temporarily waived to encourage cashless transactions." Malawi,MWI,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201026212041/https://twitter.com/health_malawi has a daily update of Corona status and contains details on safety measures to be taken. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026213053/https://www.unicef.org/malawi/documents/unicef-malawi-covid-19-situation-report-7-april Over 8 million people have received COVID-19 prevention messages through mass media channels including radio. About 100 opinion leaders have also been oriented on disseminating COVID-19 prevention and response messages to communities." Malawi,MWI,20201013,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No restrictions appear to be in place for testing anyone could undergo testing http://web.archive.org/web/20201026213053/https://www.unicef.org/malawi/documents/unicef-malawi-covid-19-situation-report-7-april" Malawi,MWI,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Active tracing and monitoring of contacts of confirmed COVID-19 are ongoing. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026213053/https://www.unicef.org/malawi/documents/unicef-malawi-covid-19-situation-report-7-april" Malawi,MWI,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing of face masks is mandatory in all public spaces and offenders could be fined up to $13 (£10). https://archive.vn/DESep " Malawi,MWI,20201022,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change - IMF update for 22 October hasn't changed response for Malawi https://archive.vn/ZtRuV" Malawi,MWI,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change - IMF update for 22 October hasn't changed response for Malawi https://archive.vn/ZtRuV" Malawi,MWI,20201027,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change - no news since last update, but a number of facebook posts from the Ministry of Education - Malawi talking about events currently happening in schools, indicating some are still open: https://archive.vn/ZJpaW" Malawi,MWI,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change - no official changes found" Malawi,MWI,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change: along with the prior evidence, the US embassy in Malawi notes that events larger than 10 people are banned: https://archive.vn/sR5fC" Malawi,MWI,20201027,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change: along with prior evidence, the US embassy in Malawi notes that public transport is still available but limited. THis is not by government mandate, but voluntary: https://archive.vn/sR5fC" Malawi,MWI,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change; https://archive.vn/sR5fC (no curfew)" Malawi,MWI,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change: https://archive.vn/sR5fC" Malawi,MWI,20201027,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change; all arriving passengers must quarantine: https://archive.vn/sR5fC" Malawi,MWI,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change - as per prior evidence, Health Malawi twitter and Ministry of Education Malawi post daily on social media with CoViD updates: https://archive.vn/HqQBd And prior recommendations to the public still stand, with people being educated: https://archive.vn/XvYDB " Malawi,MWI,20201027,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change: unicef indicates symptomatic cases are still being tested: https://archive.vn/XvYDB" Malawi,MWI,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change: UNICEF notes an improvement in contact tracing: https://archive.vn/XvYDB" Malawi,MWI,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201108,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201108,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change - no official changes or news were found." Malawi,MWI,20201123,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Form 4 Students Back to School Dec 28"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201130121250/https://allafrica.com/stories/202011230163.html" Malawi,MWI,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"no policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No evidence of policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No evidence of policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"no policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Malawi,MWI,20201201,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No policy change" Malaysia,MYS,20200116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Director-General of Health's press statement regarding the novel coronavirus; preparatory steps taken to deal with potential spreading of the disease [https://web.archive.org/web/20200403225553/https://kpkesihatan.com/2020/01/16/kenyataan-akhbar-kpk-16-januari-2020-kesiapsiagaan-dan-respons-kkm-dalam-menghadapi-potensi-penularan-novel-coronavirus-wuhan-china/]" Malaysia,MYS,20200116,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 16 January, the Director-General of Health outlined preparatory steps taken to deal with potential spreading of Covid-19 including strengthened screening at government clinics, hospitals, and all entry points into the country [https://web.archive.org/web/20200403225553/https://kpkesihatan.com/2020/01/16/kenyataan-akhbar-kpk-16-januari-2020-kesiapsiagaan-dan-respons-kkm-dalam-menghadapi-potensi-penularan-novel-coronavirus-wuhan-china/] The Ministry of Health (MOH) clarified on 16 March that it tests only ""persons under investigation"" (PUI) and close contacts that meet the criteria. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200410165440/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/focus/2020/03/15/understanding-screening-and-testing-criteria-for-covid-19] The MOH guideline (updated 24 March, but presumably there were previous versions which cannot be located) classified patients as PUI if they meet the following criteria: (1) Acute respiratory infection (sudden onset of respiratory infection with at least one of: shortness of breath, cough or sore throat) with or without Fever; AND (2a) Travelled to / resided in foreign country within 14 days before the onset of illness OR (2b) Close contact1 in 14 days before illness onset with a confirmed case of COVID-19 OR (2c) Attended an event associated with known COVID-19 outbreak [http://www.moh.gov.my/moh/resources/Penerbitan/Garis%20Panduan/COVID19/Annex_1_case_definition_COVID_22032020.pdf] " Malaysia,MYS,20200123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health has been issuing updates, guidance and infographics since around the time of the 1st case on 23 Jan 2020 [https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.moh.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/2019-ncov-wuhan-infografik; https://twitter.com/KKMPutrajaya; https://m.facebook.com/kementeriankesihatanmalaysia/] " Malaysia,MYS,20200124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Following information received from Singaporean counterparts, Malaysia's Ministry of Health conducted contact tracing on 8 Chinese nationals known to have close contact with a Covid patient. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200403233957/https://kpkesihatan.com/2020/01/24/kenyataan-akhbar-kpk-24-januari-2020-tindakan-kkm-bagi-pengesanan-kontak-contact-tracing-kepada-kes-pertama-positif-novel-coronavirus-di-negara-singapura-pada-24-januari-2020/]" Malaysia,MYS,20200125,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive tracing on 1 new case [https://web.archive.org/save/https://kpkesihatan.com/2020/01/25/kenyataan-akhbar-kpk-25-januari-2020-pengesanan-kes-baharu-yang-disahkan-dijangkiti-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-di-malaysia/]" Malaysia,MYS,20200130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"State of Sabah bans travellers from Wuhan, China; https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/01/30/wuhan-coronavirus-all-flights-from-china-to-sabah-suspended-as-state-govt-imposes-travel-ban/" Malaysia,MYS,20200201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"State of Sarawak bans travellers with recent travel history to China; https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/02/01/s039wak-bars-visitors-with-recent-travel-history-to-china" Malaysia,MYS,20200207,C8: International travel controls,3,,"State of Sabah extends travel ban to all visitors with recent travel history to China; https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news_coronavirus.php?id=1812373" Malaysia,MYS,20200214,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The News published 0n 15th February, 2020 in New Strait Times mentions ""The Health Ministry is in the process of tracing flight crew members and passengers on board the same aircraft with the American woman who tested positive for Covid-19 here. Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said the ministry is working closely with the airline company to obtain particulars of the other passengers on board the aircraft that arrived in the country from Cambodia on Feb 14. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200513211240/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/02/565906/moh-working-contact-tracing-22nd-covid-19-patient" Malaysia,MYS,20200226,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing on ""close contacts"" of confirmed cases carried out by the Ministry of Health's Rapid Assessment Team (RAT) & Rapid Response Team (RRT)[http://www.moh.gov.my/moh/resources/Penerbitan/Garis%20Panduan/Pengurusan%20KEsihatan%20&%20kawalan%20pykit/2019-nCOV/Bil%204%20%202020/Annex%2013%20Field%20Investigating_26022020.pdf] " Malaysia,MYS,20200228,C8: International travel controls,3,,"National ban on visitors from South Korea; https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/covid19-malaysia-imposes-temporary-ban-visitors-south-korea" Malaysia,MYS,20200301,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"“During the height of the coronavirus outbreak in March, when Malaysia introduced a partial shutdown, face masks were required to be worn only by healthcare workers and those showing symptoms of the virus.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200805091642/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/masks-now-mandatory-in-malaysias-public-places" Malaysia,MYS,20200306,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/five-new-cases-confirmed-travel-ban-visitors-seven-cities" Malaysia,MYS,20200307,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"State government of Selangor advised all events involving public participation to be postponed following the second wave of COVID-19 infection in the country [https://web.archive.org/web/20200406211902/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/03/07/covid-19-prompts-selangor-govt-to-advise-cancellation-of-public-events/1844302] " Malaysia,MYS,20200311,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Malaysian authorities tracking around 5,000 citizens across the country believed to have been potentially exposed to the coronavirus at a religious event [https://web.archive.org/web/20200404002408/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-malaysia/malaysia-tracking-5000-people-possibly-exposed-to-coronavirus-at-religious-event-idUKKBN20Y1KI]" Malaysia,MYS,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Ban of gatherings with over 250 people https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/malaysia-bans-public-gatherings-over-250-people-curb-covid19-spread" Malaysia,MYS,20200312,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/03/12/covid-19-malaysia-adds-denmark-to-entry-ban-list/1845916" Malaysia,MYS,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/573741/covid-19-malaysia-bars-travellers-italy-iran-and-south-korea" Malaysia,MYS,20200314,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Education Ministry has advised all educational activities and programmes involving the gathering of people to be postponed following the Covid-19 outbreak. From 14 March to 17 March was previously coded as ""1G"" as the Education Ministry only advised for ""postponing"", and did state that schools can only be closed after the principals have sought the advice of the State Health Department and District Health Office. At that time, ""postponing gathering"" was not defined clearly, so it was difficult to whether it meant cancelling public events in schools or effectively cancelling all the teaching activities. Given in only another few days, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced all nurseries, government and private schools, including boarding schools, international schools, tahfiz centres as well as primary, secondary and pre-university education institutions will be closed. So now we think the order on 14 March was preparation for general school closure. So we changed ""1G"" to ""3G"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200423201640/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/03/14/covid-19-schools-advised-to-postpone-all-activities-programmes/1846545 https://archive.vn/FTCTf " Malaysia,MYS,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Movement control order announced on 16 March, to take effect on 18 March [https://web.archive.org/web/20200406201350/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/malaysia-announces-restricted-movement-measure-after-spike-in-covid-19-cases]" Malaysia,MYS,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Movement control order announced on 16 March, to take effect on 18 March [https://web.archive.org/web/20200406201350/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/0" Malaysia,MYS,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Malaysians who have just returned from overseas, are required to undergo a health check and quarantine for 14 days; Restrictions on the entry of all tourists and foreign visitors into the country; https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/malaysia-announces-restricted-movement-measure-after-spike-in-covid-19-cases" Malaysia,MYS,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"Closure of all kindergartens, government and private schools [https://web.archive.org/web/20200406201350/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/malaysia-announces-restricted-movement-measure-after-spike-in-covid-19-cases]" Malaysia,MYS,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Closure of all government and private premises except those involved in essential services (water, electricity, energy, telecommunications, postal, transportation, irrigation, oil, gas, fuel, lubricants, broadcasting, finance, banking, health, pharmacy, fire, prison, port, airport, safety, defense, cleaning, retail and food supply [https://web.archive.org/web/20200406201350/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/malaysia-announces-restricted-movement-measure-after-spike-in-covid-19-cases]" Malaysia,MYS,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 16th March, Malaysian Prime Minister Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announces nationwide prohibition of movement and mass assembly, commencing from 18th March. This banned all public events and gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406201350/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/malaysia-announces-restricted-movement-measure-after-spike-in-covid-19-cases" Malaysia,MYS,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On 16th March, Malaysian Prime Minister Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announces nationwide prohibition of movement and mass assembly, commencing from 18th March. This banned all public events and gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406201350/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/malaysia-announces-restricted-movement-measure-after-spike-in-covid-19-cases https://web.archive.org/web/20200425202505/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/13/muhyiddin-all-gatherings-postponed-until-april-30-or-to-be-cancelled-due-to-covid-19" Malaysia,MYS,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Partial lockdown in place since 18 March. Under the partial lockdown, non-essential businesses and schools were shut while domestic and international travel was prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510180102/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-covid-19-muhyiddin-movement-control-order-jun-9-extend-12718738" Malaysia,MYS,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Nationwide prohibition of movement [https://web.archive.org/web/20200406201350/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/malaysia-announces-restricted-movement-measure-after-spike-in-covid-19-cases]" Malaysia,MYS,20200323,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Operation hours of public transport services will be limited during the Movement Control Order between 6am to 10am and 5pm to 10pm [https://web.archive.org/web/20200325135225/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/577329/public-transport-hours-limited-during-mco-period-nsttv]" Malaysia,MYS,20200324,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Patients are classified as ""under investigation for Covid-19 if they meet the following criteria: (1) Acute respiratory infection (sudden onset of respiratory infection with at least one of: shortness of breath, cough or sore throat) with or without Fever; AND (2a) Travelled to / resided in foreign country within 14 days before the onset of illness OR (2b) Close contact1 in 14 days before illness onset with a confirmed case of COVID-19 OR (2c) Attended an event associated with known COVID-19 outbreak [http://www.moh.gov.my/moh/resources/Penerbitan/Garis%20Panduan/COVID19/Annex_1_case_definition_COVID_22032020.pdf] Health Director-General: Malaysia will double daily testing capacity to 7,000, before stepping that up to 16,500 by the first week of April. “Once we have the capacity ready, we will scale up active case detection, testing, isolation and treatment.” [https://web.archive.org/web/20200406232823/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-malaysia/malaysia-steps-up-coronavirus-tests-as-it-braces-for-worst-scenario-idUSKBN21B0GC]" Malaysia,MYS,20200324,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Ministry of Health Guidelines (COVID-19 Management No.5/2020 update on 24 March 2020) Management Of Closed Contacts of Confirmed Case: Closed contacts of confirmed case were defined as: a. Health care associated exposure, including providing direct care for COVID19 patients without using appropriate PPE, working with health care workers infected with COVID-19, visiting patients or staying in the same close environment of a COVID-19 patient. b. Working together in close proximity or sharing the same classroom environment with a with COVID-19 patient c. Traveling together with COVID-19 patient in any kind of conveyance d. Living in the same household as a COVID-19 patient 2. Close contacts can be detected through the following activities: a. Contact tracing by the Rapid Assessment Team (RAT) and the Rapid Response Team (RRT) on the field; b. Monitoring of personnel who were in close physical contact to the case or who were handling the relevant specimens; c. Health screening at the point of entry (POE) d. Person who came and declare themselves at either government and private hospital and clinic [http://www.moh.gov.my/moh/resources/Penerbitan/Garis%20Panduan/COVID19/Annex_12a_Management_of_Close_Contacts_of_Confirmed_Case_23032020.pdf]" Malaysia,MYS,20200326,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505104057/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578445/smartphone-app-track-contacts-covid-19-patients As of 26 Mar. “The government will launch a smartphone application that will be able track the contacts of Covid-19 patients in a bid to tackle the outbreak.”" Malaysia,MYS,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"All banks will provide an automatic deferment of all loan/financing repayments for a period of 6 months, with effect from 1 April 2020. This applies to performing loans that have not been in arrears for more than 90 days as at 1 April 2020. Interest will continue to accrue unless otherwise informed by the bank. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200430210908/https://www.bnm.gov.my/covid19/indiv.php; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/03/24/bank-negara-announces-automatic-six-month-moratorium-on-all-bank-loans-exce/1849820] " Malaysia,MYS,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Health officers are actively tracking down Covid-19 cases in three areas that have been placed under an enhanced movement control order (MCO). Once an area is placed under an enhanced MCO, the ministry screens the whole community and village. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200404003701/https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/518666]" Malaysia,MYS,20200405,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Health Ministry clarified that it is not practising mass screening for Covid-19 as its strategy is geared towards a more focused approach, such as targeting those in high-risk groups. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah: ""We are using a focused or targeted approach involving those in the high risk groups...The high risk groups include those who have attended the (Seri Petaling tabligh) gathering and tahfiz schools, and those related to the Rohingya, for example, who have also attended the gathering...So those related to these group and their contacts, most importantly their family members and close contacts, we are tracing them and advising them to come forward and then tests are done on them.""[https://web.archive.org/web/20200406225124/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/04/581568/health-dg-explains-why-no-mass-screening-covid-19]" Malaysia,MYS,20200405,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"“ (…) we have advised all healthcare workers and frontliners to wear face masks when facing the public. As for the public, if you have symptoms, by all means put on your masks. “Now, the question is whether the public should wear face masks. But if you are exposing yourself (to risk), perhaps you should”-Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (daily press conference) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831165855/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/04/581566/malaysia-awaits-whos-guidelines-face-mask-use-public" Malaysia,MYS,20200406,E1: Income support,1,1,"On 27 March, the government announced the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package which includes the following direct cash payments and wage subsidy programme: (1) One-off cash assistance to the bottom 40% and middle 40% income groups including the following payments: RM1,600 to nearly 4 million households earning less than RM4,000 a month, RM1,000 to nearly 1.1 million households earning between RM4,000-RM8,000 a month; RM800 to 3 million single individuals aged 21 and above, earning less than RM2,000 a month; RM500 to 400,000 single individuals aged 21 years and above, earning between RM2,000 and RM4,000 per month. (2) One-off cash assistance of RM500 to more than 1.5 million civil servants. (3) Wage Subsidy Programme: the Government will provide salary of RM600 per month to every employee for 3 months. This programme is dedicated to workers earning less than RM4,000 and employers experiencing more than 50% decrease in their income since 1 January 2020. Employers must ensure that there is no retrenchment or imposing unpaid leave or forcing a wage cut for the next 3 months after the implementation of the programme. (4) One- off cash assistance of RM500 to 120,000 e-hailing drivers with a total allocation of RM60 million. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200406182401/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/04/581256/prihatin-rakyat-financial-aid-fast-tracked-first-payment-now-set-monday] On 4 April, the Minister of Finance announced that the above financial aid disbursements will be made starting 6 April [https://web.archive.org/web/20200406182401/https:/www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/04/581256/prihatin-rakyat-financial-aid-fast-tracked-first-payment-now-set-monday] On 6 April, the Prime Minister announced further measures on the Wage Subsidy Programme which will be expanded from RM5.9 billion to RM13.8 billion. Under this additional initiative, all companies with local employees earning a monthly salary each of RM4,000 and below will receive wage subsidies as follows: (a) For companies with a workforce of more than 200 people, a wage subsidy of RM600 per month for every retained worker will be provided. The maximum number of workers that a company is eligible to claim for will be increased from 100 to 200 employees. (b) For companies with employees between 75 to 200 people, they will receive a wage subsidy of RM800 per month for every employee. (c) Finally, for companies with employees of less than 75 people, the government will provide a wage subsidy of RM1,200 per month per employee. This assistance is for a 3-month period and is specifically for employers registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) or local authorities before 1 January 2020 and are registered with the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO). It is estimated that 4.8 million employees will benefit from this initiative. For employers opting to accept this assistance, they are required to retain their employees at least for a period of 6 months, that is 3 months during the period receiving the subsidies and 3 months thereafter." Malaysia,MYS,20200408,H2: Testing policy,3,,"To access the new service, patients will have to pre-register and book an appointment online https://web.archive.org/web/20200505120742/https://www.zdnet.com/article/malaysia-to-get-quicker-access-to-covid-19-tests-results/ “A private laboratory consortium in Malaysia is rolling out a nationwide COVID-19 collection and testing programme that aims to conduct more than 5,000 tests a day, with a 24-hour turnaround time. Touted to be the country's largest such collection and testing scheme, it is set to begin as a drive-through service in Klang.”" Malaysia,MYS,20200414,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505115653/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-malaysia/malaysia-to-step-up-coronavirus-tests-with-korean-antigen-rapid-kits-idUSKCN21Y1JJ “Malaysia has approved the use of antigen rapid test kits from South Korea, as it looks to increase its coronavirus testing among high-risk groups and in places where clusters are detected, a health official said on Thursday.”" Malaysia,MYS,20200415,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Prime Minister announced on 10 April that the movement control order (MCO) will be extended by another two weeks, from April 15 to April 28, to curb the spread of Covid-19. Schools would remain closed with home-based and online learning in place until the situation was considered safe for children to return to schools.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200410160930/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/04/10/mco-extended-until-april-28-pm-announces]" Malaysia,MYS,20200415,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The Prime Minister announced on 10 April that the movement control order (MCO) will be extended by another two weeks, from April 15 to April 28. However, an additional list of businesses have been allowed to operate during the MCO [https://web.archive.org/web/20200410161411/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/04/10/govt-allows-more-businesses-like-hair-salon-optometry-to-open-during-mco], including: 1. Automotive industry (limited to exports of CBU, parts and components, plus after-sale services); 2. Machinery and equipment industry; 3. Aerospace industry; 4. Construction projects and services related to construction works (Projects that have achieved physical progress of 90% and above; Tunnelling works; Maintenance works; Sloping works; Emergency works that are consequent to contractual obligations; Maintenance, cleaning and drying of stagnant water, spraying of pesticides at construction sites which prevent the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes and other pests; Other works that if left incomplete may result in danger; Building projects with 70 IBS score and above; Construction projects with accommodation facilities for workers, such as centralised quarters for workers or workers’ camp; Professional services related to the construction industry including architects, engineers, town-planners, land surveyors, quantity surveyors, project managers, facility managers as well as other relevant services; Science, professional and technical services, including R&D; (services incidental to legal practice, services incidental to oil and gas, R&D; activities related to Covid-19, and testing labs for the sectors allowed to operate); 6. Social health services including registered traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) practitioners; 7. Hardware shops, electrical and electronic (E&E;) shops and optometrists in the wholesale and retail industry; 8. Laundry services (only those offering full-service and does not include self-service laundrettes); 9. Barber shops and hair salons (offering haircuts only) The industries, which include non-essential services and products, must apply online from 9am on Monday (April 13) to the International Trade and Industry Ministry's (Miti) website www.miti.gov.my for permission to operate during the MCO." Malaysia,MYS,20200415,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Prime Minister announced on 10 April that the movement control order (MCO) will be extended by another two weeks, from April 15 to April 28. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200410160930/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/04/10/mco-extended-until-april-28-pm-announces] Following the initial MCO, Foreigners are banned from entering the country; Malaysians are barred from leaving the country; Malaysians returning from overseas must undergo a 14-day quarantine. [https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/03/movement-control-order/]. From April 3 onwards, the 14-day quarantine must be done in designated quarantine centres. [https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/04/02/covid-19-14-day-mandatory-quarantine-for-returning-malaysians-foreign-visit/1852802]" Malaysia,MYS,20200420,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The news published in Open Gov. on 27th April mentions that 20th April government launched a app for contact tracing. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200513210131/https://www.opengovasia.com/malaysias-contact-tracing-app-to-allow-interstate-travel-applications/" Malaysia,MYS,20200423,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200504153555/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-malaysia-extends-movement-control-order-may-12-12670228 as of 23 Apr. “Malaysia’s movement control order (MCO) has once again been extended by another 14 days, until May 12”" Malaysia,MYS,20200423,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200504153555/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-malaysia-extends-movement-control-order-may-12-12670228 as of 23 Apr. “Malaysia’s movement control order (MCO) has once again been extended by another 14 days, until May 12”" Malaysia,MYS,20200423,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200504153555/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-malaysia-extends-movement-control-order-may-12-12670228 as of 23 Apr. “Malaysia’s movement control order (MCO) has once again been extended by another 14 days, until May 12”" Malaysia,MYS,20200425,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505105535/https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/04/587475/malaysia-shows-progress-covid-19-testing-capabilities “Malaysia's capabilities in running Covid-19 tests have further improved beyond the benchmark set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said WHO had set the positivity rate of 10 per cent, which stipulated one positive case out of every 10 tests carried out.""" Malaysia,MYS,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200504154403/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/05/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-conditional-movement-control-order/1862092 As of 1 May. “Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today announced the conditional movement control order (CMCO) with various economic and social activities allowed, from May 4, subject to the conditions and standard operating procedure which have been set.” “For now, all schools, colleges and tertiary institutions are still not opened.”" Malaysia,MYS,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200504154403/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/05/01/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-conditional-movement-control-order/1862092 As of 1 May. “Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today announced the conditional movement control order (CMCO) with various economic and social activities allowed, from May 4, subject to the conditions and standard operating procedure which have been set.” “The full list of businesses or activities which are not allowed (to operate) can be obtained at the National Security Council’s website. It is updated from time to time, depending on the development of Covid-19 cases.” “Public and private sector employees are encouraged to work from home as the new normal.”" Malaysia,MYS,20200504,C5: Close public transport,,,"On 1st May,Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said "" All public transport services will resume normal operations on May 4 (Monday) following the government’s decision to restart the economy gradually"".Link:https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/05/01/mco-public-transport-services-to-resume-operations-on-may-4-says-minister/1862174" Malaysia,MYS,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Most businesses reopen. It is recommended citizens wear masks when going out https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140839/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/05/04/malaysia-relaxes-its-covid-19-partial-lockdown-today-so-what-can-we-expect/1862713" Malaysia,MYS,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to news published in Malay mail ""Inter-state travel is only allowed for work purposes, and for those who were previously stranded elsewhere to return home"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140839/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/05/04/malaysia-relaxes-its-covid-19-partial-lockdown-today-so-what-can-we-expect/1862713" Malaysia,MYS,20200504,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505082457/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia/coronavirus UK Foreign Travel advice: Malaysia “The government of Malaysia has introduced a Movement Control Order that restricts the entry of foreign nationals until 12 May 2020. Under the terms of that Order, no foreign nationals can enter Malaysia except those with diplomatic passports, those who have Permanent Residence or those who are an “expatriate in an essential service”. If you or your dependents have other visas, including working visas or “Malaysia My Second Home” visas, these do not qualify for an exemption and you will not be permitted to enter.”" Malaysia,MYS,20200504,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505105105/https://www.pantai.com.my/COVID-19-On-Site-Screening-Services Who is eligible for the COVID-19 Drive-Thru Screening Services? * ALL individuals WITHOUT symptoms who wishes to screen for COVID-19. * Individuals WITH symptoms, but NO history of travelling overseas. * Individuals WITH symptoms, but NO history of contact with known case of COVID-19." Malaysia,MYS,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On May 10, it was announced that the partial MCO had been extended until June 9. However, as announced on May1, almost all economic sectors and business activities will be allowed to operate from May 4, depending on protocols and SOP decided by authorities."" Mr Muhyiddin explained that some industries and business activities will remain closed as they involve mass gatherings, and where social distancing is difficult to enforce. These includes cinemas, karaoke lounges, reflexology centres, nightclubs, Ramadan bazaars, Hari Raya Aidilfitri bazaars, sale carnivals as well as all conferences and exhibitions. Sources: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-covid-19-muhyiddin-movement-control-order-jun-9-extend-12718738 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-malaysia-reopen-almost-all-economic-sectors-may-4-12693816 " Malaysia,MYS,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On May 10, Mr Muhyiddin explained that some industries and business activities will remain closed as they involve mass gatherings, and where social distancing is difficult to enforce. These includes cinemas, karaoke lounges, reflexology centres, nightclubs, Ramadan bazaars, Hari Raya Aidilfitri bazaars, sale carnivals as well as all conferences and exhibitions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200510180102/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-covid-19-muhyiddin-movement-control-order-jun-9-extend-12718738" Malaysia,MYS,20200505,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government of Malaysia has extended the Movement Control Order that restricts the entry of foreign nationals until 12 May 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511231956/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia" Malaysia,MYS,20200510,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""While advising against open house gatherings and banquets, the prime minister said gatherings of up to 20 people are allowed during the celebrations."" ""The government has eased some COVID-19 curbs by allowing the majority of economic sectors to resume their operations beginning May 4"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510180102/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-covid-19-muhyiddin-movement-control-order-jun-9-extend-12718738" Malaysia,MYS,20200512,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Under the lockdown, mass gatherings over 250 were not allowed. Since 4th May, lockdown is eased for economic activity. Sectors/businesses that require public gatherings are excluded. Mass gathering at the places of worship is not permitted either. https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2020/05/01/malaysia-reopens-on-may-4-but-mass-gatherings-interstate-travel-still-banned/" Malaysia,MYS,20200523,C1: School closing,3,1,"Malaysia will extend its relaxed lockdown by four weeks, allowing nearly all economic activities to continue while keeping its borders shut and schools closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531103809/https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1915664/malaysia-extends-relaxed-lockdown-until-june-9" Malaysia,MYS,20200523,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Malaysia will extend its relaxed lockdown by four weeks, allowing nearly all economic activities to continue while keeping its borders shut and schools closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531103809/https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1915664/malaysia-extends-relaxed-lockdown-until-june-9" Malaysia,MYS,20200523,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of up to 20 people are allowed during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Gawai celebrations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531104015/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-malaysia-ending-movement-control-order-muhyiddin-12764028" Malaysia,MYS,20200523,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Interstate travel are still banned. Mr Muhyiddin announced that people would not be allowed to cross states to celebrate the upcoming celebrations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531104015/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-malaysia-ending-movement-control-order-muhyiddin-12764028" Malaysia,MYS,20200523,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The government of Malaysia has introduced a Movement Control Order that restricts the entry of foreign nationals until 9 June 2020. Under the terms of that Order, no foreign nationals can enter Malaysia except those with diplomatic passports, those who have Permanent Residence or those who are an “expatriate in an essential service”. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531103432/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia/entry-requirements" Malaysia,MYS,20200523,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Health director-general said the RT-PCR testing at the very beginning was only 7,000 to 8,000 a day but was now almost 30,000. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531104637/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/05/28/malaysia039s-covid-19-testing-capacity-boosted-by-rtk-antigen-method" Malaysia,MYS,20200610,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200702225201/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2020/06/22/the-dos-and-donts-of-rmco/ “Similarly, barbershops, hair salons and beauty parlours have been given the approval to resume operations from June 10 with strict adherence to SOPs and hygiene.” “That being said, the government still prohibits certain activities where it will be difficult to carry out social distancing. This includes pubs, nightclubs, massage centres, karaoke centres, theme parks, mass religious and social gatherings, open houses and other activities that involve large numbers of people in one place.”" Malaysia,MYS,20200610,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200702225201/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2020/06/22/the-dos-and-donts-of-rmco/ “Ismail Sabri said the public are now allowed to carry out sports and recreational activities without bodily contact for indoor and outdoor facilities. However, watersports like swimming in both public and private residence pools, as well as tournaments and sports competitions are still prohibited.” “Meetings, workshops and seminars can be done, as long as the organisers follow necessary health and safety protocols, and limited to 250 people.”" Malaysia,MYS,20200610,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200702225201/https://themalaysianreserve.com/2020/06/22/the-dos-and-donts-of-rmco/ “Ismail Sabri said the public are now allowed to carry out sports and recreational activities without bodily contact for indoor and outdoor facilities. However, watersports like swimming in both public and private residence pools, as well as tournaments and sports competitions are still prohibited.” “Meetings, workshops and seminars can be done, as long as the organisers follow necessary health and safety protocols, and limited to 250 people.”" Malaysia,MYS,20200610,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200702231400/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-malaysia-curbs/malaysia-to-reopen-most-economic-activity-with-virus-outbreak-under-control-idUSKBN23E08N Reuters  Malaysia on Sunday said it would reopen nearly all economic activity and allow interstate travel starting June 10, lifting coronavirus restrictions imposed nearly three months ago as it moves to revive an economy battered by the pandemic." Malaysia,MYS,20200610,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From June 10, the Malaysian government is encouraging domestic travel. Internal border closures will be removed, and all forms of public transport, including flights, are allowed to operate at full capacity. External borders still remain closed for recreational travel. https://archive.vn/qioV2 https://archive.vn/0XNA2" Malaysia,MYS,20200611,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200702234120/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/06/11/those-earning-below-rm4000-a-month-eligible-for-wage-subsidy-programme the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU) Q: When does the programme end? A: The deadline for applications is Sept 30. (For details please refer to the note as of 6 April)" Malaysia,MYS,20200612,C1: School closing,3,1,"On June 12, the Ministry of Education announced that schools would gradually start opening from June 24. However, the announcement left many details concerning issues such as the scheduling of examinations vague, prompting criticism from teachers and parents. https://archive.vn/ns8Yj" Malaysia,MYS,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri (Senior Minister) said open markets, morning markets, night markets and bazaars can resume operations on June 15."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200712090958/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/barber-shops-beauty-parlours-markets-set-to-reopen-in-malaysia" Malaysia,MYS,20200619,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200702233200/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-malaysian-government-in-talks-with-spore-to-open-up-borders-for-citizens-of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Security), said in a press conference on Friday (June 19) that Malaysia's Health Ministry has determined that Singapore and Brunei are green zone countries, and the government has agreed to allow citizens from both nations to enter Malaysia." Malaysia,MYS,20200624,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200702222255/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-malaysia-plans-reopening-of-schools-using-three-different-safety-models Straits Times The government had from June 24 allowed more than 500,000 students from some 2,500 schools to return to classes, as they would be taking their secondary and international leaving examinations. Schools will reopen on July 15 for primary five and six (Years Five and Six) students, and for secondary one to four (Forms One to Four) pupils. Primary one to four (Years One to Four) students will return to their classes on July 22, said Education Minister Mohd Radzi Md Jidin on Wednesday (July 1)." Malaysia,MYS,20200701,C1: School closing,2,1,"Malaysian kindergartens reopened from Wednesday (1st July), with students and teachers wearing masks at all time and practising social distancing measures as they go about their activities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702222255/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-malaysia-plans-reopening-of-schools-using-three-different-safety-models" Malaysia,MYS,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Malaysia will allow the reopening from Wednesday (July 1) of theme parks, including those offering water attractions such as swimming pools, said Senior Minister (Security) Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Monday (June 29)."" ""Spas and massage centres, cinemas, theatres, indoor live events and swimming pool activities are also allowed to operate from today."" (July 1st) https://web.archive.org/web/20200712091434/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-to-reopen-theme-parks-and-easing-up-on-temperature-checks-at-every-shop-in-a https://web.archive.org/web/20200712091641/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/07/01/observe-sop-as-more-sectors-reopen" Malaysia,MYS,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""green light from the Malaysian authorities allowing weddings to take place again from Jul 1"" ""In the case of weddings and solemnisation ceremonies, no more than 250 guests are allowed at one time, whether held in a mosque, hall, house or other locations."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200712093809/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-covid-19-weddings-couples-photographer-makeup-12874416 https://web.archive.org/web/20200712093855/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/07/01/observe-sop-as-more-sectors-reopen" Malaysia,MYS,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has decreed that all mosques and suraus be opened for Friday prayers (solat) beginning this Friday (July 3), according to a statement from the Selangor Royal Office. The number of worshippers who can carry out the Friday prayers and solat fardhu at any one time at three mosques in the state must not be more than 1,000 people. The number of attendees for the Friday solat and solat fardhu in all other mosques is limited to 500 depending on the mosques’ capacity. As for suraus, the number of worshipers allowed to carry out the Friday solat and solat fardhu is set at 40. Mohamad Munir also said that the Selangor Sultan has also decreed that every member of the congregation must adhere to the SOP set by JAIS, especially on taking the wuduk at home, bringing one’s own prayer mats, wear face masks in mosques and suraus as well as practise social distancing. For those who are not well, they are not allowed to carry out solat in mosques and suraus at all. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712102034/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/07/01/selangor-mosques-opened-for-friday-prayers-starting-july-3" Malaysia,MYS,20200708,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Foreigners can enter Malaysia to be with their ill spouse if they can present official documentation of their partner's condition to the Immigration authorities, said Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on July 8th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200708223942/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/07/08/foreigners-can-reunite-with-sick-malaysian-spouse-if-able-to-show-proof-of-illness " Malaysia,MYS,20200715,C1: School closing,2,1,"Primary and secondary school students in Malaysia will return to schools beginning July 15, said Senior Minister and Education Minister Mohd Radzi Md Jidin on Wednesday (Jul 1). Schools have the option to reopen with single, dual or rotational sessions to ensure social distancing, he said. “For secondary schools, Form 1 to Form 4 students as well as those in Remove classes will return to schools next Wednesday, Jul 15. “For primary schools, those in Year 5 and Year 6 will return to schools on Wednesday, Jul 15, while the reopening date for students in Year 1 to Year 4 is Wednesday, Jul 22,” he added. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725114434/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-education-schools-reopen-jul-15-jul-22-12890822 https://web.archive.org/web/20200725113758/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/07/22/youngest-students-return-to-school " Malaysia,MYS,20200715,C8: International travel controls,3,,"July 15th: Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to start cross-border travel for long-term pass holders and travellers on essential or official business, scheduled to begin on Aug 10. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725123914/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spore-malaysia-to-start-limited-cross-border-travel-on-aug-10" Malaysia,MYS,20200722,C1: School closing,1,1,"PETALING JAYA: Schools have fully reopened for the first time since the movement control order (MCO) was implemented on March 18. The final phase of the reopening today involves Years 1 to 4 pupils. The reopening date for students in Year 1 to Year 4 is Wednesday, Jul 22. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725113758/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/07/22/youngest-students-return-to-school https://web.archive.org/web/20200725114434/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-education-schools-reopen-jul-15-jul-22-12890822" Malaysia,MYS,20200724,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""All foreign nationals, with limited exceptions, are restricted from entry to Malaysia until August 31, though this end date may be further extended at the discretion of the Malaysian government. Please see below for additional details on the exceptions to this policy, and note that all travelers MUST have permission from the Malaysian authorities prior to traveling to Malaysia. Any travelers permitted to enter Malaysia during the MCO will be subject to COVID-19 testing and as of July 24, all travelers will be required to undergo a mandatory fourteen-day quarantine at a facility designated by the Malaysian government and the full cost of quarantine must be borne by the traveler."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200725115313/https://my.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-072220/ Initially it was possible to quarantine at home (from July 10th). However, starting July 24th it will be mandatory to do so in hotels or quarantine centres. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725115829/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/07/22/no-more-quarantine-at-home" Malaysia,MYS,20200725,H2: Testing policy,3,,"July 25th: Malaysia has increased its daily capacity testing for Covid-19 to 37,000 cases from 35,000 previously, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. (Health minister) https://web.archive.org/web/20200725123104/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/07/25/health-minister-daily-capacity-testing-for-covid-19-now-increased-to-37000" Malaysia,MYS,20200801,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On July 23, Senior Defence Minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, announced that ""The government has made it compulsory, effective August 1, to wear face masks inside public transportation (...) those who flout the mandatory mask rule can be subject to prosecution under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 that provide for a fine of up to RM1,000, close to the minimum monthly wage of RM1,100 or RM1,200."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101753/https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2020/07/23/starting-aug-1-masks-mandatory-in-public-areas-with-rm1000-fine/" Malaysia,MYS,20200801,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""The Malaysian Ministry of Defense instituted a mandatory mask requirement effective August 1, 2020 in crowded areas and on public transportation. The National Security Council released an infographic on August 5, 2020 identifying 14 categories of spaces where masks are required including mosques and prayer halls, houses of worship, public transportation, school buses and vans, zoos, sports and recreation areas (when not participating), clinics and hospitals, public and farmers markets, cinemas and venues with live entertainment, all retail outlets including restaurants, hairdressers and beauticians, spas and wellness centers, and family entertainment outlets. Failure to comply with any of the RMCO restrictions, including the mask requirement, may result in a fine of RM 1,000 (USD $235) or more, and/or jail time."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920093244/https://my.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Malaysia,MYS,20200803,C1: School closing,2,0," Five schools in Kedah have been closed in four sub-districts in the Malaysian state of Kedah have been put under the ""targeted enhanced movement control order (MCO)"" following the growing number of Covid-19 cases linked to the Sivagangga cluster in the state on 3 August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804131004/http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/4-areas-in-malaysias-kedah-under-lockdown-5-schools-ordered-to-close-amid-rise-in-covid" Malaysia,MYS,20200803,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Four sub-districts in the Malaysian state of Kedah have been put under the ""targeted enhanced move control order (MCO)"" following the growing number of Covid-19 cases linked to the Sivagangga cluster in the state. It is learnt that the targeted enhanced MCO would affect the movement of people living within 1km radius of a restaurant in Kubang Pasu, in which the owner is said to have tested positive for Covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804131004/http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/4-areas-in-malaysias-kedah-under-lockdown-5-schools-ordered-to-close-amid-rise-in-covid" Malaysia,MYS,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Malaysia has a ‘Recovery Movement Control Order’ (RMCO) in place until 31 August 2020. The RMCO will allow the majority of business, religious and social activities to operate under strict hygiene and social distancing practices. Activities which pose a higher risk of COVID--19 transmission remain prohibited including nightclubs, pubs, amusement parks, reflexology and massage centres, open houses, mass social gatherings and mass religious gatherings."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200818011432/https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/malaysia" Malaysia,MYS,20200806,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Activities which pose a higher risk of COVID--19 transmission remain prohibited including ... mass social gatherings and mass religious gatherings."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200818011432/https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/malaysia" Malaysia,MYS,20200806,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Domestic travel within Malaysia is permitted, except to Enhanced Movement Control Order areas."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200818011432/https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/malaysia" Malaysia,MYS,20200806,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Tourists are not permitted to enter Malaysia. All foreigners who are given permission to enter Malaysia are subject to 14 days quarantine on arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200818011432/https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/malaysia" Malaysia,MYS,20200806,E1: Income support,1,1,"Wage Subsidy Program continues, as planned and documented above, with cut off for applications 30th Sept." Malaysia,MYS,20200818,C1: School closing,2,0,"On August 18, the Health Director-General, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, confirmed that a school in Kulim, Kedah had received an order to close after three students and one teacher tested positive for Covid-19. He added that these these infections were linked to the Tawar cluster, which registered two new cases on that same day. Source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/08/18/kedah-school-linked-to-tawar-cluster-ordered-shut-as-health-ministry-moves/1895038" Malaysia,MYS,20200826,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Senior Minister (Security Cluster), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, announced the enforcement of the administrative EMCO in Amanjaya, effective since August 26 until a date to be announced. He also added that residents were not allowed to leave, while outsiders were not allowed to enter the three zones even for work purposes. Roadblocks will also be set up, by the Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Armed Forces, to monitor movements. Source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/08/29/emco-more-than-3200-amanjaya-residents-screened-says-kedah-health-director/1898359 (unable to archive)" Malaysia,MYS,20200828,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On July 23, Senior Defence Minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, announced that ""The government has made it compulsory, effective August 1, to wear face masks inside public transportation (...) those who flout the mandatory mask rule can be subject to prosecution under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 that provide for a fine of up to RM1,000, close to the minimum monthly wage of RM1,100 or RM1,200."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829101753/https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2020/07/23/starting-aug-1-masks-mandatory-in-public-areas-with-rm1000-fine/" Malaysia,MYS,20200829,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Only nightclubs and entertainment centers remain shut (...)"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829082827/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/coronavirus-news-lockdown-covid-uk-rules-work-cases-deaths/" Malaysia,MYS,20200829,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All sporting activities are allowed in case they occur without the presence of spectators or overseas participants, however, international sporting events are still prohibited. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829100750/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-recovery-movement-control-order-extended-dec-31-mco-13047724 http://web.archive.org/web/20200829082827/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/coronavirus-news-lockdown-covid-uk-rules-work-cases-deaths/" Malaysia,MYS,20200829,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Malaysia has extended its pandemic movement restrictions including a ban on foreign tourists until the end of the year (...)"" ""For now, Malaysia is not ready to open our borders to foreign tourists. Even between Malaysia and Singapore, we only allow people from two categories (to travel), including our citizens who had been stranded in Singapore. The other category is for those (from Singapore) who are permitted to enter Malaysia for business-to-business purposes, such as attending meetings in Kuala Lumpur."" SourceS: http://web.archive.org/web/20200829082827/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/coronavirus-news-lockdown-covid-uk-rules-work-cases-deaths/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200831164550/https://www.ttgasia.com/2020/08/31/malaysia-extends-recovery-mco-to-year-end-ban-on-foreign-tourists-remain/" Malaysia,MYS,20200831,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On Monday August 31, Malaysia marked the 63rd anniversary of its independence (...) with a scaled back celebration due to the restrictive measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. No assemblies and parades by uniformed bodies, government agencies and private sector were held due to COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, small official celebrating events were held in several venues in Putrajaya and the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, which were broadcasted live to the Malaysians."" Note: I coded this indicator as 2G because even though events like this one can go ahead, some are still prohibited (e.g. international sporting events). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831162531/https://nation.com.pk/31-Aug-2020/malaysia-celebrates-63rd-anniversary-of-independence?show=preview" Malaysia,MYS,20200831,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On Monday August 31, Malaysia marked the 63rd anniversary of its independence (...) with a scaled back celebration due to the restrictive measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. No assemblies and parades by uniformed bodies, government agencies and private sector were held due to COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, small official celebrating events were held in several venues in Putrajaya and the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, which were broadcasted live to the Malaysians."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831162531/https://nation.com.pk/31-Aug-2020/malaysia-celebrates-63rd-anniversary-of-independence?show=preview" Malaysia,MYS,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No new policy change found. " Malaysia,MYS,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Sabah: Foreigners may not enter Sabah without prior approval, which must be requested in advance from the Sabah State Secretary (Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Sabah) at crisis@sabah.gov.my."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200910213346/https://my.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Malaysia,MYS,20200911,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open however r strict operating procedures are in place, mandating temperature screening, social distancing, sanitiser provision and check-in registration. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920095150/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse http://web.archive.org/web/20200920094328/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/malaysia-movement-control-order-mco-lifting-recovery-restriction-13071162" Malaysia,MYS,20200911,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Activities such as live entertainment, clubs and crowds at sporting events remain banned (...)"" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920094328/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/malaysia-movement-control-order-mco-lifting-recovery-restriction-13071162" Malaysia,MYS,20200911,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Interstate/intercity travel restrictions apply for travel to the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, which have local autonomy over immigration at domestic and international ports of entry. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920093244/https://my.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Malaysia,MYS,20200911,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of September 7, 2020, ""citizens from 23 countries who are long-term pass holders have been barred by the Immigration Department from entering Malaysia. The ban was imposed as these countries have recorded a high number of Covid-19 cases. The 23 countries included in the list are: the United States, Brazil, India, Russia, Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Iran, Bangladesh, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Iraq, the Philippines and Indonesia. While tourist arrivals have been halted since the enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) in March, the latest ban will affect long-term pass holders from the 23 countries. This includes those holding permanent resident status, participants of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, expatriates and professional visit pass holders. Also barred from entry are spouses of Malaysian citizens as well as students."" In addition, all foreign nationals traveling to Malaysia MUST have explicit, written permission from the Malaysian authorities prior to arrival. As of July 24, all travelers are required to undergo COVID testing on arrival and a mandatory fourteen-day quarantine at a facility designated by the Malaysian government. The full cost of testing and quarantine must be borne by the traveler. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920093244/https://my.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200920094014/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/09/08/citizens-from-23-countries-barred-from-entering-msia" Malaysia,MYS,20200921,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"A Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) took effect on June 10, lifting most restrictions on domestic activities and movement, and its end date has been extended from August 31 to December 31 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001200652/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Malaysia,MYS,20200921,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US embassy website, public transportation is operating, and masks are required. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001195503/https://my.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Malaysia,MYS,20200921,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Additional travel restrictions apply for travel to the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, which have local autonomy over immigration at domestic and international ports of entry. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001195503/https://my.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Malaysia,MYS,20200921,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On September 18, the Immigration Department of Malaysia announced that foreign travelers with long-term passes may now enter Malaysia with approval by the Immigration Department of Malaysia. All foreign nationals traveling to Malaysia MUST have explicit, written permission from the Malaysian authorities prior to arrival. As of July 24, all travelers are required to undergo COVID testing on arrival and a mandatory fourteen-day quarantine at a facility designated by the Malaysian government. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001195503/https://my.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Malaysia,MYS,20200921,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From Saturday (Aug 1), face masks are mandatory in public spaces. Under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act, those who do not comply with the new rule will face a fine of up to RM1,000 (S$324). http://web.archive.org/web/20201001193712/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-implements-mandatory-mask-wearing-in-crowded-places-from-aug-1 The Malaysian Ministry of Defense instituted a mandatory mask requirement effective August 1, 2020 in crowded areas and on public transportation. The National Security Council released an infographic on August 5, 2020 identifying 14 categories of spaces where masks are required including mosques and prayer halls, houses of worship, public transportation, school buses and vans, zoos, sports and recreation areas (when not participating), clinics and hospitals, public and farmers markets, cinemas and venues with live entertainment, all retail outlets including restaurants, hairdressers and beauticians, spas and wellness centers, and family entertainment outlets. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001195503/https://my.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Malaysia,MYS,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Malaysia on Monday (Sep 28) said it will impose strict movement restrictions in four districts in Sabah after reporting more than 1,000 COVID-19 infections there in September. Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that as part of efforts to contain the outbreak, non-essential businesses in Lahad Datu, Tawau, Kunak and Semporna districts will be required to shut down from Tuesday Sept. 29th for 14 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001202740/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/sabah-malaysia-covid-19-restriction-temco-13156076 " Malaysia,MYS,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Malaysia on Monday (Sep 28) said it will impose strict movement restrictions in four districts in Sabah after reporting more than 1,000 COVID-19 infections there in September. Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that as part of efforts to contain the outbreak, non-essential businesses in Lahad Datu, Tawau, Kunak and Semporna districts will be required to shut down from Tuesday Sept. 29th for 14 days. During the Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO), all residents are prohibited from leaving the affected areas, and non-residents and visitors are not allowed to enter the four districts. http://web.archive.org/web/20201001202740/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/sabah-malaysia-covid-19-restriction-temco-13156076 " Malaysia,MYS,20201009,C1: School closing,3,0,"All schools in Covid-19 red zones have been ordered to close beginning today until Oct 23. The Education Ministry said the order involved 142 schools in Klang and 242 schools in Sandakan, Papar and Tuaran in Sabah. http://web.archive.org/web/20201010222812/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/10/09/moe-shuts-down-sk-bangsar-one-putrajaya-school-until-oct-16-says-schools-fa/1911288 http://web.archive.org/web/20201010223041/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/10/08/schools-in-covid-19-red-zones-told-to-shut" Malaysia,MYS,20201014,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools and universities will remain closed in Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur, administrative capital Putrajaya and in the states of Selangor and Sabah are imposed from 14 to 27 October. https://archive.vn/qVzSM" Malaysia,MYS,20201014,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"From 14 to 27 October, for residents in Malaysia's capital city of Kuala Lumpur, administrative capital Putrajaya and in the states of Selangor and Sabah, 'only two members of each household will be permitted to leave the house at one time to buy necessities.' https://archive.vn/qVzSM" Malaysia,MYS,20201014,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Curbs on movement in Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur, administrative capital Putrajaya and in the states of Selangor and Sabah are imposed from 14 to 27 October. 'Those planning to travel between districts will require a work pass or letter of permission from employers, said Ismail.' https://archive.vn/qVzSM" Malaysia,MYS,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"'More than 750,000 employees in the Klang Valley, Sabah and Labuan have been ordered to work from home effective Thursday (Oct 22), in line with the conditional movement control order (CMCO) enforced in these areas.' This was announced by the Minister for International Trade and Industry, Mohamed Azmin Ali, on 21 October. https://archive.vn/o0ES4" Malaysia,MYS,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Malaysian cinemas forced to close until further notice: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102102755/https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/10/30/covid-19-all-malaysian-cinemas-to-shut-down-until-further-notice/1917808 " Malaysia,MYS,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions are in place in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and the state of Selangor. Travel between districts in these areas is prohibited. Roadblocks are likely. Passengers travelling to the airport will require a letter from the police prior to travel. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia/coronavirus" Malaysia,MYS,20201026,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"All public transports are still allowed to operate. E-hailing and taxis can only carry two passengers in each car. Food deliveries are allowed from 6am to 12am. However, the frequency of LRT, MRT and monorail trains will be reduced from Monday (Oct 26) until enforcement of the conditional movement control order (MCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya is lifted (currently the estimation is to end on 6 Dec). https://archive.vn/ZnPz7 https://archive.vn/Eu1LM" Malaysia,MYS,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The Johor Baru training institute of Malaysia's Health Ministry will be placed under a full lockdown from Tuesday (Nov 3) after Covid-19 cases were discovered. Several areas of the country are currently under different stages of lockdown. For example, the Klang Valley area has been under a lockdown since mid-October that sees office employees having to work from home. The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Monday has issued a statement that he is seeking to tighten the restrictions on sports under the current Covid-19 lockdown orders. https://archive.vn/8F1n4" Malaysia,MYS,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Several areas of the country are currently under different stages of lockdown. For example, the Klang Valley area has been under a lockdown since mid-October that sees office employees having to work from home, while sporting matches including those of football have been prohibited, with training limited to only groups of 10. https://archive.vn/vCzDk#selection-1455.0-1455.327" Malaysia,MYS,20201103,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to the US Embassy in Malaysia, Malaysia has implemented entry and movement restrictions on all foreign nationals in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. For up-to-date numbers on COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, please consult the Ministry of Health’s website. https://archive.vn/iBTGP" Malaysia,MYS,20201104,C1: School closing,3,0,"All 56 educational institutions in Penang’s Southwest district to close from Nov 6-20; All schools to close in Kuching from Oct 30 to Nov 13; A total 376 education institutions in Johor Baru have been ordered to close from Nov 1 to 14 after the Health Ministry confirmed the district is now a Covid-19 red zone. https://archive.vn/LJs8O https://archive.vn/qgMMe https://archive.vn/pd7Lx" Malaysia,MYS,20201104,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On October 26, the Government of Malaysia announced an extension of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. The CMCO will remain in effect until November 9. For additional information on the CMCO, please see below. https://archive.vn/iBTGP#selection-3059.0-3065.59" Malaysia,MYS,20201109,C1: School closing,3,0,"The conditional movement control order (CMCO), which will run from Nov 9 to Dec 6, will affect the states of Kedah, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor and Terengganu. The three states not affected by the restrictions are Kelantan, Perlis and Pahang, said Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Under the CMCO, all schools, institutions of higher learning, skills training institutes, pre-schools and tahfiz centres will be closed, said Ismail Sabri. https://archive.vn/uwcXn" Malaysia,MYS,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"All social and cultural activities including at entertainment centres and nightclubs are also not allowed under the CMCO, but economic activities can operate as usual according to the set standard operation procedures, he added. https://archive.vn/uwcXn" Malaysia,MYS,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Outdoor non-contact sports with fewer than 10 participants and some indoor sports are allowed, but other social and recreational activities are subject to restrictions. https://archive.vn/uwcXn" Malaysia,MYS,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Malaysia’s Government has imposed a Conditional Movement Control Order for all parts of peninsular Malaysia, excluding Kelantan, Pahang and Perlis. Similar Orders also apply for Sabah and Sarawak. Restrictions for Kuala Lumpur and Selangor under the Conditional Movement Control Order include the following: Only two people per household are permitted to go out to purchase essentials. https://archive.vn/uwcXn" Malaysia,MYS,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Inter-state travel in Sarawak will be permitted except for Kuching and all travel from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Labuan is prohibited. https://archive.vn/uwcXn" Malaysia,MYS,20201109,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed and overseas travel restricted until at least December 31 although the authorities are discussing travel bubbles with other countries in the region. https://archive.vn/yz8FC " Malaysia,MYS,20201110,C1: School closing,3,1,"The government’s decision to close all schools, even in states not currently under the latest conditional movement control order (CMCO), is to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Education Minister Mohd Radzi Md Jidin explained today. https://archive.vn/BK4dl" Malaysia,MYS,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Depending on the number of active cases in the area, the Malaysian Government has implemented different levels of Movement Control Order (MCO): Low level: Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) Medium level: Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) High Level: Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) and Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO), Administrative Enhanced Movement Control Order (AEMCO) For areas in RMCO and CMCO areas, all business sectors are allowed to operate, although subject to opening hour restrictions and working-from-home requirements. For areas in the EMCO, TEMCO and AEMCO areas, all social activities are prohibited. Screening, testing and quarantine (up to 28 days) are mandatory for all residents of the areas. In all areas, food and essential services can operate normally. https://archive.vn/kaiPb " Malaysia,MYS,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Even in the least restricted RMCO areas, pubs, Nightclubs, Theme parks, Mass religious gatherings, Mass social gatherings are prohibited. Sports competitions or games that require mass gatherings of supporters in stadiums are prohibited. Any activities that require crowds to gather in numbers detrimental to safe social distancing are prohibited." Malaysia,MYS,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"For areas in RMCO and CMCO, dining in restaurants is allowed subject the tandard Operating Procedures and is limited to two to a maximum of four individuals per table depending on the size of the table. Takeaways, drive-throughs and deliveries are encouraged. For areas in EMCO, TEMCO and AEMCO, since movement in and out of premises or areas is prohibited, similar to the stay-at-home-order, personal gathering is not allowed. " Malaysia,MYS,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,0," All public transports are still allowed to operate. E-hailing and taxis can only carry two passengers in each car. Food deliveries are allowed from 6am to 12am. However, the frequency of LRT, MRT and monorail trains will be reduced from Monday (Oct 26) until enforcement of the conditional movement control order (MCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya is lifted (currently the estimation is to end on 6 Dec). https://archive.vn/ZnPz7 https://archive.vn/Eu1LM" Malaysia,MYS,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0," In EMCO and TEMCO areas, movement in and out of premises or areas is prohibited, similar to the stay-at-home-order. In AEMCO, residents in areas placed under the order are allowed to move within and travel out of the designated location, subject to clearance by officials stationed there. https://archive.vn/kaiPb#selection-561.883-561.911" Malaysia,MYS,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Interstate travels are not allowed, unless a permission letter or a work pass from one’s employer is given to authorities. However, inter-district travels within the states under Recovery Movement Control Order are allowed. " Malaysia,MYS,20201110,C8: International travel controls,4,,"International travel is still not permitted as Malaysian borders remain closed (Special regulation implemented for Malaysia-Singapore border). " Malaysia,MYS,20201116,E1: Income support,1,1,"RM13.233 billion will be earmarked in empowering people to safeguard jobs, incentivise hiring, prop up income and support the transition towards the new norms of working and learning remotely. Wage subsidies are given to employees with monthly income below RM4,000 for 9 months (for a maximum number of 200 employees per company), subject to approval. The Government has agreed to allow employers and employees to negotiate terms of employment including taking pay cuts and unpaid leave during the Movement Control Order period where the negotiations have to be based on employment laws in place. RM5.3b for Wage Subsidy Programme to promote employee retention and reduce layoffs. (Note: additional fund of RM2.4b has been announced on September 23rd 2020) https://archive.vn/C7SdD" Malaysia,MYS,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Individuals who have lost their jobs in 2020 and have yet to find a job will be offered an extension of the loan moratorium for a further three months by their bank. Individuals who are still in employment but whose salaries have been affected due to COVID-19 will be offered a reduction in loan instalment in proportion to their salary reduction, depending on the type of financing. Banks will offer the flexibility for a period of at least six months. In addition, banks have also committed to provide repayment flexibility (e.g. allowing temporary interest-only payments and lengthening the repayment period) to other individuals and all SME borrowers affected by COVID-19. The flexibility offered by each bank will take into account the specific circumstances of borrowers. https://archive.vn/yz8FC" Malaysia,MYS,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Standard operating procedures (SOPs) requires wearing facial masks in all public spaces in all regions. Muslim women with ‘purdah’ or niqab not exempt from wearing face masks. https://archive.vn/zu9nn https://archive.vn/4EvUy" Malaysia,MYS,20201117,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in policy." Malaysia,MYS,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"No change in policy." Malaysia,MYS,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy." Malaysia,MYS,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change in policy." Malaysia,MYS,20201127,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Malaysia government confirmed on 27 November that Malaysia-Singapore border opening is delayed due to its spike in Covid-19 cases. https://archive.vn/7JlnQ" Namibia,NAM,20200301,C1: School closing,0,,"State of Emergency not yet declared" Namibia,NAM,20200301,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening/temperature checks at airports, no initial ban until the 14th" Namibia,NAM,20200314,C1: School closing,0,,"Not until State of Emergency on March 17" Namibia,NAM,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""""The Namibian government is suspending inbound and outbound travel to and from Qatar, Ethiopia and Germany with immediate effect for a period of 30 days,"" Geingob said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200315170016/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/africa/2020-03-14-namibia-reports-first-two-cases-of-coronavirus-imposes-travel-ban/" Namibia,NAM,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,0,,"There was a Corona Care Campaign that news articles reported on, but this was in late March (focused on coordinating donor funds, but also encouraging residents on good hygiene). " Namibia,NAM,20200314,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing those who show symptoms and have travelled from high-risk countries or have been in contact with confirmed cases. For examplle, see: https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003220035.html " Namibia,NAM,20200314,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing begins as Namibia records its first case. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/namibia-confirms-two-covid-19-cases-44882925. Also: https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003220035.html " Namibia,NAM,20200317,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools closed as part of state of emergency: https://web.archive.org/web/20200318152700/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171066.html Includes closing of universities, such as University of Namibia: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430164623/http://unam.edu.na/sites/default/files/management_resolutions_on_covid-19.pdf" Namibia,NAM,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Shops, shopping malls and supermarkets told to put measures in place to ensure and enhance hygiene at all times to protect all clients and customers, such as the provision of alcohol-based hand sanitizers, and face masks for employees. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171066.html" Namibia,NAM,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of Emergency directive. ""For a period of thirty (30) days following the adoption of this measure, trade fairs, sports, events, and demonstrations to be postponed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200318152700/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171066.html " Namibia,NAM,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"State of Emergency directive. ""For a period of thirty (30) days following the adoption of this measure, large public gatherings (of not more than 50 people) be suspended; schools, religious gatherings, customary, weddings, funerals, and all parades for uniformed forces to be suspended until further notice"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200318152700/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171066.html" Namibia,NAM,20200317,C5: Close public transport,0,,"State of Emergency only requires hand sanitizer and masks be provided: ""For a period of thirty (30) days following the adoption of this measure, owners of public transport vehicles to provide hand sanitizers and masks to all their clients/passengers and enforcement the laws on overloading strictly"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200318152700/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171066.html" Namibia,NAM,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Suspension of the issuance of visa on arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport and implementation travel ban of foreign nationals (by air and sea) from affected countries, namely Schengen States, China, Iran, Korea, United Kingdom, United States of America and Japan."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200318152700/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171066.html" Namibia,NAM,20200317,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"In State of Emergency declaration: ""Public awareness messages and campaigns should be intensified using all media avenues and platforms to reach every community member in all regions"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200318152700/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171066.html" Namibia,NAM,20200324,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula announced that travel into Namibia from all countries is banned with immediate effect. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-namibia/namibia-announces-travel-ban-partial-lockdown-after-seventh-coronavirus-case-idUSKBN21B30R" Namibia,NAM,20200324,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Advice: Authorities recommend to wear protective face masks, to avoid contact with infected people and to generally adhere to social distancing and hygiene measures in place (e.g. thorough and frequent hand-washing, avoid face-touching). https://web.archive.org/web/20201015084751/https://global-monitoring.com/gm/page/events/epidemic-0002091.QA7Ft6UbMq4Q.html?lang=en" Namibia,NAM,20200326,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Granting of the policy relief to borrowers by DBN and AgriBank in the form of a capital repayment moratorium where a holiday is allowed on the principal amount for a period ranging between six (6) months, but not exceeding two years (24 months). See https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#A" Namibia,NAM,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Shops, shopping malls and supermarkets simply directed to put measures in place to ensure and enhance hygiene at all times to protect all clients and customers, such as the provision of alcohol-based hand sanitizers, and face masks for employees. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171066.html" Namibia,NAM,20200327,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transit still operating, albeit with reduced ridership. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430165730/https://www.namibian.com.na/199425/archive-read/Windhoek-public-transport-feels-Covid-19-pinch" Namibia,NAM,20200327,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"For Khomas and Erdongo regions: ""All residents in the restricted areas, including Okahandja and Rehoboth local authority areas are not allowed to leave their homes during the lockdown period, unless such movement by any person in the restricted area is for the following reasons: a. Travel by persons listed in Section 2 above; b. Visits to pharmacies, food supply stores, courts, banks and for medical reasons; c. Physical exercise in groups of not more than three (3) persons."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426165055/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1024185/NamibiaCOVID19LockdownGuidelinesFINAL.pdf.pdf.pdf/7ef92483-68b5-4932-98cd-bce76299baf7" Namibia,NAM,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel restrictions will be in place for the Khomas and Erongo regions beginning Friday, March 27, 2020, and lasting until April 16, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426165055/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1024185/NamibiaCOVID19LockdownGuidelinesFINAL.pdf.pdf.pdf/7ef92483-68b5-4932-98cd-bce76299baf7" Namibia,NAM,20200327,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Corona Care Campaign remains in effect. https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://live.namibian.com.na/public-private-health-join-forces-against-covid-19/" Namibia,NAM,20200327,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171066.html " Namibia,NAM,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"See State of Emeregency. No mention of workplace closing: https://web.archive.org/save/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/; https://web.archive.org/save/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171066.html" Namibia,NAM,20200401,E1: Income support,2,1,"Wage subsidy for hardest hit sectors. To avoid further retrenchments in the hardest-hit sectors. Government will provide a wage subsidy to aid businesses in retaining jobs in the tourism, hospitality, travel and aviation and construction sectors. Details will vary across sectors. Government is setting aside about N$400 million for this subsidy. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/04/02/namibia-announces-450m-stimulus-package-to-tackle-covid-19/" Namibia,NAM,20200401,H2: Testing policy,1,,"See: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/775870/STATEMENT+BY+MOHSS+MINISTER+PRESS+BRIEFING+ON+COVID+19+IN+NAMIBIA+01+APRIL+2020.pdf.pdf/1c34de08-aef3-4013-83af-95417a08e3cb" Namibia,NAM,20200402,E1: Income support,0,,"Adjustment. Income support is a one time payment in April. April 1, 2020 A one-time emergency income grant of N$750 to employees who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic and its fallout, limited to a maximum of N$562 million in total. Only Namibian citizens between the ages of 18 and 60 years old who do not receive any other social grants qualify for this grant. Payments will be by the Government in collaboration with the Social Security Commission. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115200350/https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax-alerts/namibia-announces-economic-stimulus-and-relief-package-to-mitigate-impact-of-covid-19" Namibia,NAM,20200402,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The newly launched COVID-19 Communication Centre provides a platform for all sectors to engage the public on key issues affecting their respective sectors in relation to the COIVD-19 lock-down guidelines. The Centre is interactive, with journalists given an opportunity to ask questions during the daily live press conference as well as through a dedicated email address. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afro.who.int/news/namibia-launches-covid-19-communication-centre" Namibia,NAM,20200413,C1: School closing,3,1,"Government extends lockdown until May 4. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-namibia-idUSKCN21W2SC" Namibia,NAM,20200413,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Lockdown extended, but informal trading and open markets will still be allowed to operate subject to strict hygiene, social distancing and limits to the number of people who can gather. See: " Namibia,NAM,20200413,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government extends lockdown until May 4. https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-namibia-idUSKCN21W2SC" Namibia,NAM,20200413,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Government extends lockdown until May 4. https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-namibia-idUSKCN21W2SC" Namibia,NAM,20200417,C1: School closing,3,1,"Announced on April 15, but effective from midnight April 17 (lockdown extension) - Learners and students will not return to school until further notice. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/notes/namibian-presidency/covid-19-national-response-measures/2736222893155823/" Namibia,NAM,20200417,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The work from home recommendation for government and private sector employees which was in place for 14 days ending 17th April 2020 will be extended to Tuesday, 5th May 2020, but the current prohibition relating to certain operations and closure of certain business activities have been revisited to allow for the opening of informal trading and open markets, subject to strict hygiene, social distancing and limit of gathering. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/notes/namibian-presidency/covid-19-national-response-measures/2736222893155823/ " Namibia,NAM,20200417,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Restrictions on internal movement extended to the entire country from April 17 to May 4. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426164303/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1007618/Update+on+COVID-19+by+HE+President+Dr+Geingob+-+14+April+2020.pdf/f84d1978-9e1d-4f8b-a0cd-936e4bd35648" Namibia,NAM,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Although the lockdown is imposed starting in the Khomas and Erongo regions, conditions on the movement of people, public gatherings and social distancing should be observed across the country."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426165055/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1024185/NamibiaCOVID19LockdownGuidelinesFINAL.pdf.pdf.pdf/7ef92483-68b5-4932-98cd-bce76299baf7" Namibia,NAM,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Any gathering during this period may not exceed more than 10 persons. This includes weddings and funerals."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426165055/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1024185/NamibiaCOVID19LockdownGuidelinesFINAL.pdf.pdf.pdf/7ef92483-68b5-4932-98cd-bce76299baf7 “The public is urged to remain at home and avoid public gatherings at places such as bars, shebeens, nightclubs and markets."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200325130517/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003241023.html" Namibia,NAM,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"For Khomas and Erdongo regions: ""All residents in the restricted areas, including Okahandja and Rehoboth local authority areas are not allowed to leave their homes during the lockdown period, unless such movement by any person in the restricted area is for the following reasons: a. Travel by persons listed in Section 2 above; b. Visits to pharmacies, food supply stores, courts, banks and for medical reasons; c. Physical exercise in groups of not more than three (3) persons."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426165055/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1024185/NamibiaCOVID19LockdownGuidelinesFINAL.pdf.pdf.pdf/7ef92483-68b5-4932-98cd-bce76299baf7" Namibia,NAM,20200423,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As above. No new policies. " Namibia,NAM,20200423,H2: Testing policy,1,,"As above. No new policies. " Namibia,NAM,20200423,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As above. No new policies. " Namibia,NAM,20200505,C1: School closing,3,1,"On Thursday, April 30, Namibian President Hage Geingob announced that the country will begin to gradually reopen from Tuesday, May 5, entering the second stage of lockdown measures introduced amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this stage, domestic travel between regions and within cities and towns will be allowed and several businesses will be allowed to reopen, including shopping malls, retail stores, restaurants, hair dressers, and barbers; these businesses will be subject to health and hygiene measures. During stage 2 of the lockdown, which is expected to last through Monday, June 1, foreign nationals will remain banned from entering the country. Namibian citizens will be permitted to return to the country but will be subject to health screenings and a mandatory 14-day supervised quarantine. All individuals will be required to wear masks in public places. Current lockdown measures restricting domestic travel and closing most nonessential businesses will remain in place through Monday, May 4. The purchase and sale of alcohol remains prohibited nationwide. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506225901/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337911/namibia-government-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-5-update-3" Namibia,NAM,20200505,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On Thursday, April 30, Namibian President Hage Geingob announced that the country will begin to gradually reopen from Tuesday, May 5, entering the second stage of lockdown measures introduced amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this stage, domestic travel between regions and within cities and towns will be allowed and several businesses will be allowed to reopen, including shopping malls, retail stores, restaurants, hair dressers, and barbers; these businesses will be subject to health and hygiene measures. During stage 2 of the lockdown, which is expected to last through Monday, June 1, foreign nationals will remain banned from entering the country. Namibian citizens will be permitted to return to the country but will be subject to health screenings and a mandatory 14-day supervised quarantine. All individuals will be required to wear masks in public places. Current lockdown measures restricting domestic travel and closing most nonessential businesses will remain in place through Monday, May 4. The purchase and sale of alcohol remains prohibited nationwide. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506225901/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337911/namibia-government-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-5-update-3" Namibia,NAM,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On Thursday, April 30, Namibian President Hage Geingob announced that the country will begin to gradually reopen from Tuesday, May 5, entering the second stage of lockdown measures introduced amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this stage, domestic travel between regions and within cities and towns will be allowed and several businesses will be allowed to reopen, including shopping malls, retail stores, restaurants, hair dressers, and barbers; these businesses will be subject to health and hygiene measures. During stage 2 of the lockdown, which is expected to last through Monday, June 1, foreign nationals will remain banned from entering the country. Namibian citizens will be permitted to return to the country but will be subject to health screenings and a mandatory 14-day supervised quarantine. All individuals will be required to wear masks in public places. Current lockdown measures restricting domestic travel and closing most nonessential businesses will remain in place through Monday, May 4. The purchase and sale of alcohol remains prohibited nationwide. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506225901/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337911/namibia-government-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-5-update-3" Namibia,NAM,20200505,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On Thursday, April 30, Namibian President Hage Geingob announced that the country will begin to gradually reopen from Tuesday, May 5, entering the second stage of lockdown measures introduced amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this stage, domestic travel between regions and within cities and towns will be allowed and several businesses will be allowed to reopen, including shopping malls, retail stores, restaurants, hair dressers, and barbers; these businesses will be subject to health and hygiene measures. During stage 2 of the lockdown, which is expected to last through Monday, June 1, foreign nationals will remain banned from entering the country. Namibian citizens will be permitted to return to the country but will be subject to health screenings and a mandatory 14-day supervised quarantine. All individuals will be required to wear masks in public places. Current lockdown measures restricting domestic travel and closing most nonessential businesses will remain in place through Monday, May 4. The purchase and sale of alcohol remains prohibited nationwide. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506225901/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337911/namibia-government-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-5-update-3" Namibia,NAM,20200505,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On Thursday, April 30, Namibian President Hage Geingob announced that the country will begin to gradually reopen from Tuesday, May 5, entering the second stage of lockdown measures introduced amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this stage, domestic travel between regions and within cities and towns will be allowed and several businesses will be allowed to reopen, including shopping malls, retail stores, restaurants, hair dressers, and barbers; these businesses will be subject to health and hygiene measures. During stage 2 of the lockdown, which is expected to last through Monday, June 1, foreign nationals will remain banned from entering the country. Namibian citizens will be permitted to return to the country but will be subject to health screenings and a mandatory 14-day supervised quarantine. All individuals will be required to wear masks in public places. Current lockdown measures restricting domestic travel and closing most nonessential businesses will remain in place through Monday, May 4. The purchase and sale of alcohol remains prohibited nationwide. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506225901/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337911/namibia-government-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-5-update-3" Namibia,NAM,20200505,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On Thursday, April 30, Namibian President Hage Geingob announced that the country will begin to gradually reopen from Tuesday, May 5, entering the second stage of lockdown measures introduced amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this stage, domestic travel between regions and within cities and towns will be allowed and several businesses will be allowed to reopen, including shopping malls, retail stores, restaurants, hair dressers, and barbers; these businesses will be subject to health and hygiene measures. During stage 2 of the lockdown, which is expected to last through Monday, June 1, foreign nationals will remain banned from entering the country. Namibian citizens will be permitted to return to the country but will be subject to health screenings and a mandatory 14-day supervised quarantine. All individuals will be required to wear masks in public places. Current lockdown measures restricting domestic travel and closing most nonessential businesses will remain in place through Monday, May 4. The purchase and sale of alcohol remains prohibited nationwide. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506225901/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337911/namibia-government-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-5-update-3" Namibia,NAM,20200505,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"On Thursday, April 30, Namibian President Hage Geingob announced that the country will begin to gradually reopen from Tuesday, May 5, entering the second stage of lockdown measures introduced amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this stage, domestic travel between regions and within cities and towns will be allowed and several businesses will be allowed to reopen, including shopping malls, retail stores, restaurants, hair dressers, and barbers; these businesses will be subject to health and hygiene measures. During stage 2 of the lockdown, which is expected to last through Monday, June 1, foreign nationals will remain banned from entering the country. Namibian citizens will be permitted to return to the country but will be subject to health screenings and a mandatory 14-day supervised quarantine. All individuals will be required to wear masks in public places. Current lockdown measures restricting domestic travel and closing most nonessential businesses will remain in place through Monday, May 4. The purchase and sale of alcohol remains prohibited nationwide. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506225901/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337911/namibia-government-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-5-update-3" Namibia,NAM,20200505,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On Thursday, April 30, Namibian President Hage Geingob announced that the country will begin to gradually reopen from Tuesday, May 5, entering the second stage of lockdown measures introduced amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this stage, domestic travel between regions and within cities and towns will be allowed and several businesses will be allowed to reopen, including shopping malls, retail stores, restaurants, hair dressers, and barbers; these businesses will be subject to health and hygiene measures. During stage 2 of the lockdown, which is expected to last through Monday, June 1, foreign nationals will remain banned from entering the country. Namibian citizens will be permitted to return to the country but will be subject to health screenings and a mandatory 14-day supervised quarantine. All individuals will be required to wear masks in public places. Current lockdown measures restricting domestic travel and closing most nonessential businesses will remain in place through Monday, May 4. The purchase and sale of alcohol remains prohibited nationwide. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506225901/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337911/namibia-government-to-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-5-update-3" Namibia,NAM,20200505,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Namibian president announces on Twitter that the public is required to wear a facemask when using private and public transport, when shopping, in outdoor group exercise, and at the workplace. This is part of Stage 2 restrictions coming on on May 5 https://web.archive.org/web/20201015084304/https://twitter.com/NamPresidency/status/1255939018891632646/photo/1" Namibia,NAM,20200507,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Measures in force from May 5: Authorities continue to encourage the public to stay at home and limit movement. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215504/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-namibia-relaxing-movement-restrictions-may-5" Namibia,NAM,20200507,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The domestic travel lockdown was relaxed on May 4th - so people can travel inside the country with some constrains on number of vehicle occupants. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#E" Namibia,NAM,20200507,C8: International travel controls,4,,"May 5 measures: Land, sea, and air borders remain closed, except for the movement of goods. Humanitarian and essential workers (non-national) will be allowed to enter the country. Truck drivers entering the country are subject to testing and mandatory, supervised quarantine for a period of 14 days. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215504/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-namibia-relaxing-movement-restrictions-may-5" Namibia,NAM,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Theatres, cinemas, libraries, galleries, theatres, museums, craft centres, gyms, cafes, and restaurants are permitted to reopen. Nightclubs, casinos, and gambling houses are perceived as high-risk and therefore are not allowed to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607095619/https://allafrica.com/stories/202005280754.html" Namibia,NAM,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"entertainment events, seminars, conferences, and workshops & summits may resume but with adherence to the public gathering limits and the Health & Hygiene protocols. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607095619/https://allafrica.com/stories/202005280754.html" Namibia,NAM,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Under stage 3 of restrictions, public gatherings should not exceed 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607095619/https://allafrica.com/stories/202005280754.html" Namibia,NAM,20200601,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has partnered with the UNFPA, WHO, CDC, and the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and launched a COVID-19 Situation Dashboard on 1 June 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200611214642/https://namibia.unfpa.org/en/events/health-ministry-launches-covid-19-dashboard (this link cannot be archived: https://gisserver.nsa.org.na/portal/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/e8d79f18bd424670b7db99d56866573f)" Namibia,NAM,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The Walvis Bay local authority area reverted to Stage 1 restrictive measures from 2 June. Travel to the rest of Namibia is restricted and travel outside the home must be for essential journeys only, such as grocery shopping visiting the pharmacy or for medical appointments."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622115517/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/staying-during-coronavirus" Namibia,NAM,20200603,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Early Childhood Development, Primary, Secondary Schools and Vocational Training Providers to resume face-to-face medium of instruction, with daily screening of learners/students. The resumption of face-to-face instruction will be phased in as follows: 3 June - 18 December 2020 - Grades 11 and 12"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200607095619/https://allafrica.com/stories/202005280754.html" Namibia,NAM,20200603,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to reports from Wednesday (03 June), the third phase of the Namibian government's easing plan will last until 29 June. During this phase, a protective mask must be worn in all public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015084751/https://global-monitoring.com/gm/page/events/epidemic-0002091.QA7Ft6UbMq4Q.html?lang=en" Namibia,NAM,20200608,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed while there are still no restrictions on internal movement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200612110951/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/staying-during-coronavirus" Namibia,NAM,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Stage 3 continues until June 29, ""the reopening of bars, restaurants, liquor outlets, cinemas, libraries, gyms and sporting events while observing health and hygiene protocols, with the exception of contact sports, nightclubs and casinos"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622115517/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/staying-during-coronavirus" Namibia,NAM,20200612,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Stage 3 continues until June 29, ""the reopening of bars, restaurants, liquor outlets, cinemas, libraries, gyms and sporting events while observing health and hygiene protocols, with the exception of contact sports, nightclubs and casinos"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622115517/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/staying-during-coronavirus" Namibia,NAM,20200612,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border remains closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622113852/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia" Namibia,NAM,20200617,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Article details process of comprehensive contact tracing: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622115115/https://www.namibian.com.na/91916/read/Fugitive-positive-for-Covid-19--as-Namibia-confirms-community-transmission" Namibia,NAM,20200623,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The travel restriction to the Walvis Bay area (see the note on 2 June) is no longer observed." Namibia,NAM,20200629,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714034439/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus FCO travel advice Except for the Erongo region, the whole of Namibia adopted stage 4 restrictions from midnight on 29 June. These restrictions are expected to last until 17 September. Stage 4 measures include: sporting events to include the resumption of contact sports, adhering to public gathering limit of 250 persons;" Namibia,NAM,20200714,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200714034439/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus FCO travel advice There are no commercial flights to and from Namibia." Namibia,NAM,20200715,C1: School closing,2,1,"The school re-opening is gradually planned. Phase 2 will see the resumption of pre-primary to grade 3 from 22 June until December 2020. Thereafter, grade 7 and 9 will resume in phase 3, starting 6 July until 18 December. Phase 4 will then follow with the resumption of grades 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 where learners are expected to start face-to-face classes on 20 July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622114412/https://allafrica.com/stories/202006040709.html *** https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Namibia,NAM,20200715,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"According to UK embassy, the State of Emergency declared on 17 March will last until 17 September. The whole of Namibia adopted stage 4 restrictions from midnight on 29 June until 17 September, except for the Erongo region, which stage 3 measures are expected to last until 3 August. For the Erongo region, restaurants are open to pre-booked customers; bars and liquor outlets may sell alcohol for home consumption only; cinemas, libraries, gyms and sporting events will be subject to limits on customer numbers; contact sports, nightclubs and casinos remain closed. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200725125754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus " Namibia,NAM,20200715,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to UK embassy, the State of Emergency declared on 17 March will last until 17 September. The whole of Namibia adopted stage 4 restrictions from midnight on 29 June until 17 September, except for the Erongo region, which stage 3 measures are expected to last until 3 August. Sporting events to include the resumption of contact sports, adhering to public gathering limit of 250 persons. Masks are needed for both private and public transport, shopping, participating in outdoor group exercise, using public spaces, and at the workplace. However, public gatherings in the Erongo region will be restricted to 50 persons, except for Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis where gatherings are restricted to 10 persons. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200725125754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus " Namibia,NAM,20200715,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"According to UK embassy, the State of Emergency declared on 17 March will last until 17 September. The whole of Namibia adopted stage 4 restrictions from midnight on 29 June until 17 September, except for the Erongo region, which stage 3 measures are expected to last until 3 August. Public gatherings in the Erongo region will be restricted to 50 persons, except for Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis where gatherings are restricted to 10 persons. While in the rest of the country, sporting events to include the resumption of contact sports, adhering to public gathering limit of 250 persons. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200725125754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus " Namibia,NAM,20200715,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to UK embassy, the State of Emergency declared on 17 March will last until 17 September. The whole of Namibia adopted stage 4 restrictions from midnight on 29 June until 17 September, except for the Erongo region, which stage 3 measures are expected to last until 3 August. A requirement for facemasks to be worn when using both private and public transport, shopping, participating in outdoor group exercise, using public spaces, and at the workplace; Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200725125754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus " Namibia,NAM,20200715,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"According to UK embassy, the State of Emergency declared on 17 March will last until 17 September. The whole of Namibia adopted stage 4 restrictions from midnight on 29 June until 17 September, except for the Erongo region, which stage 3 measures are expected to last until 3 August. For the Erongo region, measures are as follows: Public gatherings in the Erongo region will be restricted to 50 persons, except for Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis where gatherings are restricted to 10 persons. travel between towns in the Erongo region and the rest of the country will be permitted, with the exception of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis local authority areas; travel into and out of these areas is highly discouraged and will be restricted to emergency situations only; restaurants are open to pre-booked customers; bars and liquor outlets may sell alcohol for home consumption only; cinemas, libraries, gyms and sporting events will be subject to limits on customer numbers; contact sports, nightclubs and casinos remain closed. All members of the public are required to wear face masks in public spaces and to observe public distancing; Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200725125754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus " Namibia,NAM,20200715,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to UK embassy, the State of Emergency declared on 17 March will last until 17 September. The whole of Namibia adopted stage 4 restrictions from midnight on 29 June until 17 September, except for the Erongo region, which stage 3 measures are expected to last until 3 August. Travel between towns in the Erongo region and the rest of the country will be permitted, with the exception of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis local authority areas; travel into and out of these areas is highly discouraged and will be restricted to emergency situations only. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200725125754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus " Namibia,NAM,20200715,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to UK embassy, the State of Emergency declared on 17 March will last until 17 September. The whole of Namibia adopted stage 4 restrictions from midnight on 29 June until 17 September, except for the Erongo region, which stage 3 measures are expected to last until 3 August. Borders remaining closed and international flights suspended. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200725125754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus " Namibia,NAM,20200715,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to IMF data, on April 1st the government launched the Economic Stimulus and Relief Package to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 (8 billion Namibian Dollars, or 4.25 percent of GDP), including i) expenditure measures of 2.2 bn for health, wage subsidies for affected sectors, and income grants; and ii) guarantees of up to 2.3 bn to support low interest loans for small and agricultural businesses, and individuals. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200725144900/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Namibia,NAM,20200715,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the Namibia COVID-19 situation report No 122, published on July18th. The government has increased active case search and testing, averaging 300 daily in the past weeks. To date, 18055 tests have been conducted, 3333 contacts of confirmed cases have been identified. Cumulatively, 1235 contacts have completed their 14 days of follow up. Call centre continues operation 24h/day. The link can’t be achieved. https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/2020-07/Namibia%20COVID-19%20SITREP%20No.122.pdf " Namibia,NAM,20200715,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A requirement for businesses to keep a register of customers, recording time of patronage, full name and contact details, to assist with possible contact tracing. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200725125754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus According to the Namibia COVID-19 situation report No 122, published on July18th. The government has increased active case search and testing, averaging 300 daily in the past weeks. To date, 18055 tests have been conducted, 3333 contacts of confirmed cases have been identified. Cumulatively, 1235 contacts have completed their 14 days of follow up. Call centre continues operation 24h/day. The link can’t be achieved. https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/2020-07/Namibia%20COVID-19%20SITREP%20No.122.pdf " Namibia,NAM,20200726,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Namibia eased lockdown measures in 13 of its `14 regions. This means that some workplaces will open. Although these have not been specifically mentioned. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-22/namibia-eases-lockdown-to-lowest-level-except-for-walvis-bay" Namibia,NAM,20200726,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Due to the easing of lockdown, gatherings of up to 250 are allowed for weddings and religious gatherings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-22/namibia-eases-lockdown-to-lowest-level-except-for-walvis-bay" Namibia,NAM,20200726,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As lockdown measures are eased, gatherings of up to 250 are allowed https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-22/namibia-eases-lockdown-to-lowest-level-except-for-walvis-bay" Namibia,NAM,20200726,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As lockdown measures are eased and there are interregional travel is allowed, it is assumed that public transport is allowed to begin. Social distancing and hygiene measures will continue. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-22/namibia-eases-lockdown-to-lowest-level-except-for-walvis-bay" Namibia,NAM,20200726,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As Lockdown measures ease, people are recommended to stay at home. However, people leaving their homes are required to wear masks. This has become mandatory. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-22/namibia-eases-lockdown-to-lowest-level-except-for-walvis-bay" Namibia,NAM,20200726,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In June, lockdown measures were eased and internal movements were allowed. However, travel into the Erongo region remains restricted. The president of Namibia announced more lockdonwn measures on the 31st of July. Permits will be required to travel to other regions https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/353431/namibia-authorities-announce-further-easing-of-some-covid-19-restrictions-june-22-update-7" Namibia,NAM,20200726,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Tourists are no longer required to undergo quarantine. They have will have to demonstrate a negative test before arrival and stay at their initial destination for seven days. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365346/namibia-authorities-to-reimpose-some-covid-19-restrictions-july-31-update-8" Namibia,NAM,20200726,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government of Namibia is supporting guarantees of up to 2.3 bn to support low-interest loans for small and agricultural businesses, and individuals https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Namibia,NAM,20200726,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign with various stakeholders including unesco. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Namibia,NAM,20200726,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing is challenging because of the lack of testing facilities. However, there are efforts to test more people due to community transmission rates rising. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.namibian.com.na/200361/archive-read/Covid-19-testing-hit-by-lack-of-reagents" Namibia,NAM,20200726,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is comprehensive for identified cases. https://web.archive.org/save/https://neweralive.na/posts/18-contacts-of-namibian-trucker-traced https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.namibian.com.na/200361/archive-read/Covid-19-testing-hit-by-lack-of-reagents" Namibia,NAM,20200803,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"On July 31, the President announced that in all regions (excluding Erongo, the Local Authority Areas of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis), public gatherings are reduced from 250 to 100 persons. Contact sports will be permitted, but no spectators are allowed. Unregistered sports activities that draw crowds must be discouraged in the communities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813145440/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1106542/Statement+by+President+Hage+G.+Geingob+-+14th+Covid+Update+-+31+July+2020.pdf/bd0c4b57-4aef-45ad-a198-4ce85ee8f671?version=1.0" Namibia,NAM,20200803,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"On July 31, the President announced that in all regions (excluding Erongo, the Local Authority Areas of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis), public gatherings are reduced from 250 to 100 persons. Contact sports will be permitted, but no spectators are allowed. Unregistered sports activities that draw crowds must be discouraged in the communities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813145440/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1106542/Statement+by+President+Hage+G.+Geingob+-+14th+Covid+Update+-+31+July+2020.pdf/bd0c4b57-4aef-45ad-a198-4ce85ee8f671?version=1.0" Namibia,NAM,20200803,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On July 31, the President announced that in all regions under Stage 3 restrictions (excluding Erongo, the Local Authority Areas of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Arandis), members of the public must: (a) Wear a mask at all times in public spaces; (b) Maintain social distancing; (c) Avoid crowded public gatherings; and (d) Avoid unnecessary travel to and from different parts of the country. In effect until 17 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200813145440/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1106542/Statement+by+President+Hage+G.+Geingob+-+14th+Covid+Update+-+31+July+2020.pdf/bd0c4b57-4aef-45ad-a198-4ce85ee8f671?version=1.0" Namibia,NAM,20200804,C1: School closing,3,1,"Namibia to close schools and limit public gatherings as COVID-19 cases surge. Schools were reopened on September 7. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208033101/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse *** https://web.archive.org/web/20201208035709/https://fr.reuters.com/article/ozatp-uk-health-coronavirus-namibia-idAFKBN24X3LS-OZATP" Namibia,NAM,20200812,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On August 12, the President announced that the Government has decided to adjust COVID-19 interventions by migrating the entire country to STAGE 3 of the COVID-19 State of Emergency, coming into force from midnight Wednesday 12 August 2020, for a period of 16 days, until 28 August 2020. Nightclubs, gambling houses, and casinos must close. Announcement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813144613/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1135759/Statement+by+HE+President+Hage+G.+Geingob+-+15th+COVID-19++Update+%2C+12+August+2020.pdf/af1fe24f-5283-4dab-b049-4ba7d97b1558 Details on Stage 3 restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813152311/http://www.opm.gov.na/documents/108506/783223/STAGE+3+REGULATIONS_COVID.pdf/3435612d-ae2f-473a-9a54-af3402b9e71e" Namibia,NAM,20200812,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On August 12, the President announced that the Government has decided to adjust our COVID-19 interventions by migrating the entire country to STAGE 3 of the COVID-19 State of Emergency, coming into force from midnight Wednesday 12 August 2020, for a period of 16 days, until 28 August 2020. Under Stage 3 restrictions public gatherings shall not exceed 50 persons, including weddings, funerals and religious gatherings. Announcement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813144613/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1135759/Statement+by+HE+President+Hage+G.+Geingob+-+15th+COVID-19++Update+%2C+12+August+2020.pdf/af1fe24f-5283-4dab-b049-4ba7d97b1558 Details on Stage 3 restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813152311/http://www.opm.gov.na/documents/108506/783223/STAGE+3+REGULATIONS_COVID.pdf/3435612d-ae2f-473a-9a54-af3402b9e71e" Namibia,NAM,20200812,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On August 12, the President announced that the Government has decided to adjust COVID-19 interventions by migrating the entire country to STAGE 3 of the COVID-19 State of Emergency, coming into force from midnight Wednesday 12 August 2020, for a period of 16 days, until 28 August 2020. Under Stage 3 restrictions public gatherings shall not exceed 50 persons, including weddings, funerals and religious gatherings. Announcement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813144613/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1135759/Statement+by+HE+President+Hage+G.+Geingob+-+15th+COVID-19++Update+%2C+12+August+2020.pdf/af1fe24f-5283-4dab-b049-4ba7d97b1558 Details on Stage 3 restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813152311/http://www.opm.gov.na/documents/108506/783223/STAGE+3+REGULATIONS_COVID.pdf/3435612d-ae2f-473a-9a54-af3402b9e71e" Namibia,NAM,20200812,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On August 12, the President announced that the Government has decided to adjust COVID-19 interventions by migrating the entire country to STAGE 3 of the COVID-19 State of Emergency, coming into force from midnight Wednesday 12 August 2020, for a period of 16 days, until 28 August 2020. The measures under STAGE 3 will come into force from midnight tonight, Wednesday 12 August 2020, for a period of 16 days, until 28 August 2020. Travel within Local Authority Areas is permitted, though travel into and out of these Local Authority Areas to the rest of the country is restricted to emergency situations only. The Government also announced a curfew for these restricted areas between 20:00 and 05:00 daily. Announcement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813144613/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1135759/Statement+by+HE+President+Hage+G.+Geingob+-+15th+COVID-19++Update+%2C+12+August+2020.pdf/af1fe24f-5283-4dab-b049-4ba7d97b1558 Details on Stage 3 restrictions: https://web.archive.org/web/20200813152311/http://www.opm.gov.na/documents/108506/783223/STAGE+3+REGULATIONS_COVID.pdf/3435612d-ae2f-473a-9a54-af3402b9e71e Details: http://archive.vn/aHsbB" Namibia,NAM,20200813,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to information provided by the British authorities on Thursday (13 August), the Phase 3 restrictions in Namibia will apply for at least 16 days. Phase 3 measures, which now apply countrywide, include a general requirement to wear masks in public, https://web.archive.org/web/20201015084751/https://global-monitoring.com/gm/page/events/epidemic-0002091.QA7Ft6UbMq4Q.html?lang=en" Namibia,NAM,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy changes." Namibia,NAM,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Except for the Erongon Region, the other 13 regions will remain under STAGE 4 level of restrictions from 3 August 2020 to midnight 17 September 2020. Public should avoid crowded public gatherings; http://web.archive.org/web/20200903024428/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1106542/Statement+by+President+Hage+G.+Geingob+-+14th+Covid+Update+-+31+July+2020.pdf/bd0c4b57-4aef-45ad-a198-4ce85ee8f671?version=1.0 " Namibia,NAM,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Except for the Erongon Region, the other 13 regions will remain under STAGE 4 level of restrictions from 3 August 2020 to midnight 17 September 2020. Public gatherings are reduced from 250 to 100 persons. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903024428/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1106542/Statement+by+President+Hage+G.+Geingob+-+14th+Covid+Update+-+31+July+2020.pdf/bd0c4b57-4aef-45ad-a198-4ce85ee8f671?version=1.0 " Namibia,NAM,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic air travel is permitted with social distancing in place. Internal travellers will be subjected to health screenings at checkpoints throughout the country. The public is suggested to avoid unnecessary travel to and from different parts of the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903021148/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200903024428/http://www.op.gov.na/documents/84084/1106542/Statement+by+President+Hage+G.+Geingob+-+14th+Covid+Update+-+31+July+2020.pdf/bd0c4b57-4aef-45ad-a198-4ce85ee8f671?version=1.0 " Namibia,NAM,20200825,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Government of Namibia has announced the reopening of the Hosea Kutako International Airport as of September 1, 2020, in support of a Tourism Revival Initiative. Entry into the country will be allowed for tourists that have a negative PCR result not older than 72 hours before boarding and will be subject to a 7-day quarantine at their first tourist facility or accommodation which must be duly registered with NTB and health certified by MoHSS. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903024102/http://namibiatourism.com.na/uploads/file_uploads/IMPLEMENTATION%20PROTOCOLS%20FOR%20INTERNATIONAL.pdf " Namibia,NAM,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings limited to a maximum of 10 people. https://web.archive.org/save/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"'There is currently a nationwide curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"'Travel into and out of the Windhoek, Okahandja, and Rehoboth Local Authority Areas is restricted to those with emergency permits only.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20200904,C8: International travel controls,1,,"'With the exception of Hosea Kutako International airport which reopened on 1 September, all other airports, land borders and ports remain closed' https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirustion" Namibia,NAM,20200907,C1: School closing,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208033101/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Namibia,NAM,20200922,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO, schools are fully opened from September 22. Sanitary measures must be followed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201208033101/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Namibia,NAM,20200926,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings limited to 50 persons, including at weddings, funerals and religious gatherings. See: https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/; https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus [accessed 5th October, 2020, web archive unavailable]" Namibia,NAM,20200926,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Note: Hosea Kutako International airport re-opened on 1 September. Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, valid for 72 hours before boarding their flight to Namibia. Ethiopian Airlines commenced commercial flights on September 11, 2020, and Eurowings commenced service on September 19, 2020. Qatar Airways is set to resume service on October 15, 2020. See: https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/; https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/coronavirus [accessed 5th October, 2020, web archive unavailable]" Namibia,NAM,20200926,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Note: On June 15th, the government announced it will extend the deadline of submitting Individual Income Tax returns from June 30 to September 30. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 5th October, 2020, web archive unavailable)" Namibia,NAM,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA website. 9. (1) Heads of the institutions are encouraged to allow vulnerable employees to work from home, subject to suitable arrangements between the employer and employee.(2) Heads of the institutions are encouraged to provide masks to their employees.(3) Heads of the institutions must ensure that their employees at all times adhere to the measures to combat, prevent and suppress the spread of COVID-19 https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/775250/%237255-Proc+N28%285%29.pdf/d3242236-19d6-48f4-8691-ff393360e9da /web/20201018195410/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/06/c_139422633.htm" Namibia,NAM,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Namibia: Stiff Penalties for Non-Compliance of Covid-19 Public, Environmental Health Act Still in Play - Minister Warns. No restrictions on rally's occurring. http://web.archive.org/web/20201021182911/https://www.enca.com/news/namibia-establish-special-courts-fight-violence-against-women http://web.archive.org/web/20201021183300/https://allafrica.com/stories/202010130800.html" Namibia,NAM,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the US embassy The Government of Namibia public gatherings are limited to 50 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20201021183710/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201006,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measure. Namibia has resumed most transportation options. http://web.archive.org/web/20201021185132/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/namibia-travel-advisory.html" Namibia,NAM,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Namibia announces end of state of emergency Sept. 17. Curfew lifted and movement restrictions canceled. International travel may resume. https://archive.fo/yjwqL" Namibia,NAM,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"According to the US embassy The Government of Namibia closure of most land borders for tourism purposes (Only Katima Mulilo, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts and Walvis Bay Harbor can be used for tourist entries by land and sea. http://web.archive.org/web/20201021190104/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201006,C8: International travel controls,1,,"According to the US Department of State Namibia level 3 - Reconsider travel to Namibia due to COVID-19. Namibia has resumed most transportation options, (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations (including day cares and schools). Other improved conditions have been reported within Namibia. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Namibia. http://web.archive.org/web/20201021185132/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/namibia-travel-advisory.html" Namibia,NAM,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to the IMF, Starting in August the Bank of Namibia announced it will participate in the operationalization of the loan guarantee program, providing 50 million Namibian dollars in capital targeted to SME credit. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Namibia,NAM,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign with various stakeholders including UNESCO. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Also active on social media: https://twitter.com/nampresidency?lang=en " Namibia,NAM,20201006,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the Namibia Institute of Pathology's Website ""No Need for mass testing"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201021192207/https://nip.com.na/" Namibia,NAM,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"World Health Organization (WHO) country offices are working side-by-side with govts & partners supporting COVID-19 surveillance & contact tracing. A surveillance team in Namibia maps out cases & contacts from Kuisebmund area, Erongo region. http://web.archive.org/web/20201021192956/https://www.fast-trackcities.org/cities/windhoek-covid" Namibia,NAM,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the US embassy The Government of Namibia masks are mandatory in public. http://web.archive.org/web/20201021190104/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA website. 9. (1) Heads of the institutions are encouraged to allow vulnerable employees to work from home, subject to suitable arrangements between the employer and employee.(2) Heads of the institutions are encouraged to provide masks to their employees.(3) Heads of the institutions must ensure that their employees at all times adhere to the measures to combat, prevent and suppress the spread of COVID-19 https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/775250/%237255-Proc+N28%285%29.pdf/d3242236-19d6-48f4-8691-ff393360e9da " Namibia,NAM,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA website. 9. (1) Heads of the institutions are encouraged to allow vulnerable employees to work from home, subject to suitable arrangements between the employer and employee.(2) Heads of the institutions are encouraged to provide masks to their employees.(3) Heads of the institutions must ensure that their employees at all times adhere to the measures to combat, prevent and suppress the spread of COVID-19 https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/775250/%237255-Proc+N28%285%29.pdf/d3242236-19d6-48f4-8691-ff393360e9da" Namibia,NAM,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Organizers of public gatherings should continue to employ the necessary measures to prevent and suppress further spread of the virus."" Unarchivable: https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/Statement+by+Dr.+Kalumbi+Shangula+at+State+House+21.10.2020+bis.pdf/b192023e-773c-412f-8038-a05039ef7ca8 https://archive.fo/xAVXU" Namibia,NAM,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the US embassy The Government of Namibia public gatherings are limited to 50 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20201021183710/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measure. Namibia has resumed most transportation options. http://web.archive.org/web/20201021185132/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/namibia-travel-advisory.html" Namibia,NAM,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"While we are introducing further relaxation of the restrictions, we must remain mindful that the pandemic is still in our midst. For this reason, we must remain alert at all times. We must encourage each other to comply with the measures. Organizers of public gatherings should continue to employ the necessary measures to prevent and suppress further spread of the virus. At all times, we must ensure that the public events we organize do not turn into super-spreaders. This can only be achieved when we practice physical distancing, wear face masks and practice hand hygiene. We have no other choice. This is the only way to protect ourselves, our families, our communities and eventual our country. This message must be embraced and heeded by all of us. Let us do it for the sake of our country."" Unarchivable: https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/Statement+by+Dr.+Kalumbi+Shangula+at+State+House+21.10.2020+bis.pdf/b192023e-773c-412f-8038-a05039ef7ca8 https://archive.fo/xAVXU" Namibia,NAM,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Namibia has resumed most transportation options, (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations (including day cares and schools). Other improved conditions have been reported within Namibia."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028182633/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/namibia-travel-advisory.html" Namibia,NAM,20201022,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The authorities further eased restrictions on travel by removing the obligation to quarantine for tourists with negative PCR test result. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193918/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ The Government of Namibia has implemented the following restrictions in response to the pandemic: closure of most land borders for tourism purposes (Only Katima Mulilo, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts and Walvis Bay Harbor can be used for tourist entries by land and sea); public gatherings are limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194555/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Namibia,NAM,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to the IMF, Starting in August the Bank of Namibia announced it will participate in the operationalization of the loan guarantee program, providing 50 million Namibian dollars in capital targeted to SME credit. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Namibia,NAM,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign with various stakeholders including UNESCO. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Also active on social media: https://twitter.com/nampresidency?lang=en" Namibia,NAM,20201022,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the Namibia Institute of Pathology's Website ""No Need for mass testing"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201021192207/https://nip.com.na/" Namibia,NAM,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"World Health Organization (WHO) country offices are working side-by-side with govts & partners supporting COVID-19 surveillance & contact tracing. A surveillance team in Namibia maps out cases & contacts from Kuisebmund area, Erongo region. http://web.archive.org/web/20201021192956/https://www.fast-trackcities.org/cities/windhoek-covid" Namibia,NAM,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""This can only be achieved when we practice physical distancing, wear face masks and practice hand hygiene."" https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/Statement+by+Dr.+Kalumbi+Shangula+at+State+House+21.10.2020+bis.pdf/b192023e-773c-412f-8038-a05039ef7ca8" Namibia,NAM,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Public gatherings are limited: has been increased from 50 to a maximum of 200 persons until 30 November 2020; masks are still mandatory in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193918/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. Still holding events with restrictions (masks and social distancing) https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193603/http://mbm.com.na/post/namibian-cycle-classic-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193918/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Change to a maximum of 200. Public gatherings are limited: has been increased from 50 to a maximum of 200 persons until 30 November 2020; masks are still mandatory in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193918/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No Change. Passengers must use masks in all public transportation, including taxis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193918/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. Masks are still mandatory in public. Grocery stores remain well-stocked, and restaurants may operate normally. Alcohol can be sold from licensed vendors until 18:00 Monday through Friday, and until 13:00 on Saturdays. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193918/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The Government of Namibia has implemented the following restrictions in response to the pandemic: closure of most land borders for tourism purposes (Only Katima Mulilo, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts and Walvis Bay Harbor can be used for tourist entries by land and sea); public gatherings are limited: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193918/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No debit relief for households. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194555/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Namibia,NAM,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Government site and facebook updates from Ministry of health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213441/https://www.facebook.com/MoHSSNamibia/" Namibia,NAM,20201029,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change for citizens. U.S. citizens can obtain a COVID-19 test in Namibia from the private laboratory PathCare, which has multiple locations throughout the country. Testing is paid for by the citizen and costs N$850.00. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213912/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115214227/https://www.afro.who.int/news/contact-tracing-key-way-stagnate-covid-19" Namibia,NAM,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115214832/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Namibia,NAM,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Grocery stores remain well-stocked, and restaurants may operate normally. public gatherings are limited: has been increased from 50 to a maximum of 200 persons until 30 November 2020; masks are still mandatory in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230023/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/23/c_139462634.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230309/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. Public gatherings are limited: has been increased from 50 to a maximum of 200 persons until 30 November 2020; masks are still mandatory in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230309/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change. Public gatherings are limited: has been increased from 50 to a maximum of 200 persons until 30 November 2020; masks are still mandatory in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230309/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Passengers must use masks in all public transportation, including taxis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230309/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. No curfews in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122231103/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/namibia/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230309/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. Namibia has opened its air borders for travelers, while domestic restrictions are gradually being lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122231103/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/namibia/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230309/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201116,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. All travelers who arrive in Namibia with a negative PCR test result that is older than 72 hours but not older than 7 days, will be permitted to enter the country. But they will be required to undergo 7-days supervised quarantine at home or tourism facility. In the event that these environments do not fulfil quarantine requirements, the travelers will be placed under mandatory Government quarantine facilities at own cost. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122231103/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/namibia/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230309/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"No change per IMF. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122231754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Namibia,NAM,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change per IMF. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122231754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Namibia,NAM,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Facebook and government website. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122232430/https://www.facebook.com/NamibianPresidency/" Namibia,NAM,20201116,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change U.S. citizens can obtain a COVID-19 test in Namibia from the private laboratory PathCare, which has multiple locations throughout the country. Testing is paid for by the citizen and costs N$850.00. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230309/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122232814/https://www.afro.who.int/news/contact-tracing-key-way-stagnate-covid-19" Namibia,NAM,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122233753/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Namibia,NAM,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""All gatherings are prohibited, except where: persons are gathered at their workplace"" However, health regulations, such as mask-wearing, must be followed. See Part 2 - Gatherings and Part 2- Additional Provisions Relating To Workplace in this regulation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130134825/https://sistemas.mre.gov.br/kitweb/datafiles/Windhoek/pt-br/file/namibia%20-%20govt%20notice%20233%20-%20mohss%20-%20public%20health%20covid-19%20regulations%20-%2023%20set%2020.pdf Which has been extended to cover until Nov 30 by this regulation: http://archive.vn/0bLPe " Namibia,NAM,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. Public gatherings are limited: has been increased from 50 to a maximum of 200 persons until 30 November 2020; masks are still mandatory in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202064810/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"All gatherings over 200 people are prohibited, except for government/court/workplace and education See Part 2 - Gatherings in this regulation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130134825/https://sistemas.mre.gov.br/kitweb/datafiles/Windhoek/pt-br/file/namibia%20-%20govt%20notice%20233%20-%20mohss%20-%20public%20health%20covid-19%20regulations%20-%2023%20set%2020.pdf Which has been amended and extended to cover until Nov 30 by this regulation: http://archive.vn/0bLPe" Namibia,NAM,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport can operate subject to restriction in passenger number; sanitizers must be provided; the driver must ensure all passengers wear masks. See Part 2 - Public transport in this regulation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130134825/https://sistemas.mre.gov.br/kitweb/datafiles/Windhoek/pt-br/file/namibia%20-%20govt%20notice%20233%20-%20mohss%20-%20public%20health%20covid-19%20regulations%20-%2023%20set%2020.pdf Which has been extended to cover until Nov 30 by this regulation: http://archive.vn/0bLPe" Namibia,NAM,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No curfews in place. See this regulation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130134825/https://sistemas.mre.gov.br/kitweb/datafiles/Windhoek/pt-br/file/namibia%20-%20govt%20notice%20233%20-%20mohss%20-%20public%20health%20covid-19%20regulations%20-%2023%20set%2020.pdf Which has been extended to cover until Nov 30 by this regulation: http://archive.vn/0bLPe" Namibia,NAM,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. Domestic restrictions are gradually being lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122231103/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/namibia/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201202064810/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201123,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All traveller must present a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours. If their test is older than 72 hours but no older than 7 days, they will be permitted to enter but must go through a 7-day quarantine. See this regulation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130142853/https://www.mzv.cz/public/24/ac/ca/4128872_2500833__1823_001.pdf " Namibia,NAM,20201123,E1: Income support,0,,"No change per IMF. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202071746/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Namibia,NAM,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change per IMF. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202071746/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Namibia,NAM,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Apart from the government website and social media pages, virtual training on Integrated Disease Surveillance Response is ongoing country-wide, according to WHO https://web.archive.org/web/20201130151129/https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/825690/NAMIBIA+COVID-19+SITREP+NO.252.pdf/9e116573-2f97-4ab6-a811-6cf50460587f" Namibia,NAM,20201123,H2: Testing policy,2,,"All persons showing symptoms are to be tested See Part 3 - Testing for Covid-19 in this regulation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130134825/https://sistemas.mre.gov.br/kitweb/datafiles/Windhoek/pt-br/file/namibia%20-%20govt%20notice%20233%20-%20mohss%20-%20public%20health%20covid-19%20regulations%20-%2023%20set%2020.pdf Which has been extended to cover until Nov 30 by this regulation: http://archive.vn/0bLPe" Namibia,NAM,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Regulation requires tracing for every confirmed case. See Part 3 - Contact Tracing for Covid 19 in this regulation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130134825/https://sistemas.mre.gov.br/kitweb/datafiles/Windhoek/pt-br/file/namibia%20-%20govt%20notice%20233%20-%20mohss%20-%20public%20health%20covid-19%20regulations%20-%2023%20set%2020.pdf Which has been extended to cover until Nov 30 by this regulation: http://archive.vn/0bLPe Previous notes indicate good tracing capacity on the ground: http://web.archive.org/web/20201021192956/https://www.fast-trackcities.org/cities/windhoek-covid https://web.archive.org/web/20201115214227/https://www.afro.who.int/news/contact-tracing-key-way-stagnate-covid-19" Namibia,NAM,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Every person must wear a mask whenever he or she is at or in a public place"" See Part 2 - Wearing of masks in this regulation: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130134825/https://sistemas.mre.gov.br/kitweb/datafiles/Windhoek/pt-br/file/namibia%20-%20govt%20notice%20233%20-%20mohss%20-%20public%20health%20covid-19%20regulations%20-%2023%20set%2020.pdf Which has been extended to cover until Nov 30 by this regulation: http://archive.vn/0bLPe" Namibia,NAM,20201208,C1: School closing,0,,"All schools open according to UNESCO https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Namibia,NAM,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Government Notice No. 309 of 1 December 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/%237404-Gov+N309.pdf/64204cca-544c-4af0-ad05-e89eb6808254) did not change Regulation 6 of Government Notice No. 233 of 23 September 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.namibiaembassyusa.org/sites/default/files/statements/%237342-Gov%20N233.pdf) that allows all businesses, operations and activities to operate or be conducted during their normal times of operation with the exception of liquor stores covered by Regulation 5 https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/covid-19-regulations-documents" Namibia,NAM,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government Notice No. 309 of 1 December 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/%237404-Gov+N309.pdf/64204cca-544c-4af0-ad05-e89eb6808254) did not change Regulation 4 of Government Notice No. 256 of 21 October 2020 that prohibits the gathering of more than 200 people https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/covid-19-regulations-documents " Namibia,NAM,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Government Notice No. 309 of 1 December 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/%237404-Gov+N309.pdf/64204cca-544c-4af0-ad05-e89eb6808254) did not change Regulation 4 of Government Notice No. 256 of 21 October 2020 that prohibits the gathering of more than 200 people https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/covid-19-regulations-documents" Namibia,NAM,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Government Notice No. 309 of 1 December 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/%237404-Gov+N309.pdf/64204cca-544c-4af0-ad05-e89eb6808254) did not change Regulation 10 of Government Notice No. 233 of 23 September 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.namibiaembassyusa.org/sites/default/files/statements/%237342-Gov%20N233.pdf) that covers public transport https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/covid-19-regulations-documents " Namibia,NAM,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No https://web.archive.org/save/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Namibia,NAM,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No https://web.archive.org/save/https://na.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Namibia,NAM,20201208,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Government Notice No. 309 of 1 December 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/%237404-Gov+N309.pdf/64204cca-544c-4af0-ad05-e89eb6808254) did change Regulation 9 of Government Notice No. 233 of 23 September 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.namibiaembassyusa.org/sites/default/files/statements/%237342-Gov%20N233.pdf) - arriving international tourists do not have to quarantine if they present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result that is not older than 72 hours. However, non-Namibian travelers arriving with a negative result that is older than 72 hours will be placed in quarantine and tested for COVID-19 on the same day at their own cost. If the results of this test come out negative, they will be released from quarantine. If positive, they will be isolated at their own cost, according to Namibia’s isolation protocols https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/covid-19-regulations-documents" Namibia,NAM,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government Notice No. 309 of 1 December 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/%237404-Gov+N309.pdf/64204cca-544c-4af0-ad05-e89eb6808254) did not change Regulation 17 of Government Notice No. 233 of 23 September 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.namibiaembassyusa.org/sites/default/files/statements/%237342-Gov%20N233.pdf) that requires chief health officer to intensify, or ensure the intensification of, public awareness messages and campaigns on COVID-19 using all appropriate media avenues and platforms to reach the public in all the regions of Namibia https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/covid-19-regulations-documents" Namibia,NAM,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Government Notice No. 309 of 1 December 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/%237404-Gov+N309.pdf/64204cca-544c-4af0-ad05-e89eb6808254) did not change Regulation 13 of Government Notice No. 233 of 23 September 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.namibiaembassyusa.org/sites/default/files/statements/%237342-Gov%20N233.pdf) that requires testing https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/covid-19-regulations-documents" Namibia,NAM,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Government Notice No. 309 of 1 December 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/%237404-Gov+N309.pdf/64204cca-544c-4af0-ad05-e89eb6808254) did not change Regulation 14 of Government Notice No. 233 of 23 September 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.namibiaembassyusa.org/sites/default/files/statements/%237342-Gov%20N233.pdf) that requires contact tracing https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/covid-19-regulations-documents" Namibia,NAM,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Government Notice No. 309 of 1 December 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/documents/119527/807189/%237404-Gov+N309.pdf/64204cca-544c-4af0-ad05-e89eb6808254) did not change Regulation 3 of Government Notice No. 233 of 23 September 2020 (https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.namibiaembassyusa.org/sites/default/files/statements/%237342-Gov%20N233.pdf) that requires wearing of masks in public https://web.archive.org/save/https://mhss.gov.na/covid-19-regulations-documents" Niger,NER,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""On 13 March, the Council of Ministers released a statement on the measures the country is taking to control the spread of COVID-19, including the banning of gatherings of over 1,000 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413152252/https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/03/niger-societe-civile-demandent-un-terme/" Niger,NER,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"""On 13 March, the Council of Ministers released a statement on the measures the country is taking to control the spread of COVID-19, including the banning of gatherings of over 1,000 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413152252/https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2020/03/niger-societe-civile-demandent-un-terme/" Niger,NER,20200317,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"President addresses nation regarding coronavirus https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""All gatherings of 50 people, including baptisms, ceremonies, workshops and seminars, are cancelled for two weeks"" with possibility to extend https://web.archive.org/web/20200413160934/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5" Niger,NER,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""All gatherings of 50 people, including baptisms, ceremonies, workshops and seminars, are cancelled for two weeks"" with possibility to extend https://web.archive.org/web/20200413160934/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5" Niger,NER,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""closure of its international airports in Niamey and Zinder for 2 weeks"" with exemptions made for domestic, cargo, air ambulance, and military flights; ""all land borders will also be closed for a period of 2 weeks"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413160934/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5" Niger,NER,20200319,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First positive case tested and confirmed in Niger https://web.archive.org/web/20200320035217/https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-03-19/niger-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-health-minister-says" Niger,NER,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"All school cancelled for two weeks, with option to extend https://web.archive.org/web/20200413160934/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5" Niger,NER,20200322,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""the government has been continuing public safety campaigns and sending daily communications with doctors’ phone numbers for people if they suspect they are sick."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413163327/https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/03/22/cologne-sanitizer-boxed-wine-and-bidets-how-people-in-68-countries-are-coping-with-coronavirus-140648" Niger,NER,20200325,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information website created, includes testing information https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20200325,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Government website has a question series to determine if you require a covid-19 test. Then, you can call the available help phone numbers to arrange medical attention and testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407071119/https://coronavirus.ne/test-covid-19/" Niger,NER,20200327,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""an active search strategy for suspected cases of patients at CORONAVIRUS as well as the strengthening of the screening and containment"" put in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200413152749/https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a4235717bffc153c6d9a3c/t/5e7ed1e4d6fbed7437b83edc/1585369575239/Communiqu%C3%A9_CM+du+vendredi+27+mars+2020_.pdf" Niger,NER,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""establishment of a curfew on the territory of the city of Niamey in from Saturday March 28, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200413152749/https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a4235717bffc153c6d9a3c/t/5e7ed1e4d6fbed7437b83edc/1585369575239/Communiqu%C3%A9_CM+du+vendredi+27+mars+2020_.pdf" Niger,NER,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"City of Niamey (where coronavirus cases are concentrated) isolated for a week. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413152749/https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a4235717bffc153c6d9a3c/t/5e7ed1e4d6fbed7437b83edc/1585369575239/Communiqu%C3%A9_CM+du+vendredi+27+mars+2020_.pdf" Niger,NER,20200403,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"MSF launches a public information campaign in Niamey and Magaria https://web.archive.org/web/20200410160342/https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/covid19" Niger,NER,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No stay at home measures. Starting April 10, it is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. Mandatory quarantine for people who have symptoms. /web/20200428105613/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ /web/20200428105718/https://coronavirus.ne/quarantaine/ " Niger,NER,20200411,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Restrictions on international travel extended https://web.archive.org/web/20200413161404/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200412,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On April 12 the government extended Niamey's isolation from the rest of the semi-desert country as well as a state of emergency and the curfew. Places of worship and schools are shut. https://web.archive.org/web/20200423052711/https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/niger-jails-10-after-violent-protests-against-virus-lockdown-20200421 " Niger,NER,20200415,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Debt relief is only for prequalified private companies. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504191702/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Niger,NER,20200422,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Curfew on Niamey eased from 1900hrs to 2100hrs during Ramadam. Movement restriction remain the same. http://archive.fo/okyvt" Niger,NER,20200423,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Niger Government on Thursday 23 April declared that wearing of face masks in public places in the state had become compulsory so as to curb the spread of coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015085745/https://thenationonlineng.net/covid-19-niger-declares-wearing-of-face-masks-in-public-places-compulsory/" Niger,NER,20200424,C1: School closing,3,1,"As above. No new policies." Niger,NER,20200424,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"As above. No new policies." Niger,NER,20200424,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As above. No new policies." Niger,NER,20200424,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As above. No new policies." Niger,NER,20200424,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As above. No new policies." Niger,NER,20200424,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"As above. No new policies." Niger,NER,20200424,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As above. No new policies." Niger,NER,20200424,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As above. No new policies." Niger,NER,20200424,H2: Testing policy,1,,"As above. No new policies." Niger,NER,20200424,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"As above. No new policies." Niger,NER,20200504,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"May 4th, 2020 - With the collaboration between Facebook Inc., the Ministry of Public Health and UNICEF, Niger officially launched today a “chatbot” on the WhatsApp social network, to provide users accurate and timely information on the situation of Covid-19 in Niger and answer any Covid-19 queries. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807063823/https://reliefweb.int/report/niger/niger-launches-chatbot-whatsapp-answer-covid-19-queries" Niger,NER,20200505,E1: Income support,0,,"No information on income support https://web.archive.org/web/20200519194511/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Niger,NER,20200505,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Debt relief is to prequalified companies https://web.archive.org/web/20200519195304/https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s46Oz_NtkyrowAracg9FTPYRdkP8GHRzQqM7w6Qa_2k/edit?ts=5e836726" Niger,NER,20200505,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing capacity is strengthened and all elibigle people will be tested https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://reliefweb.int/report/niger/unhcr-niger-covid-19-strengthening-testing-and-intake-capacities-niger" Niger,NER,20200505,H3: Contact tracing,1,," testing capacity is strengthened. There is limited information on contact tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200413152749/https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58a4235717bffc153c6d9a3c/t/5e7ed1e4d6fbed7437b83edc/1585369575239/Communiqu%C3%A9_CM+du+vendredi+27+mars+2020_.pdf" Niger,NER,20200507,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures remain in place https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Niger,NER,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"There are no policies for workplace closures https://web.archive.org/web/20200518203538/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Niger,NER,20200507,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited https://web.archive.org/web/20200413160934/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5" Niger,NER,20200507,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions on gatherings of more than 50 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200413160934/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Niger/Content/Detail/Report/b1807de2-22ea-48b8-a18f-183b05e8c0e5" Niger,NER,20200507,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No restrictions on public transport" Niger,NER,20200507,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Still no recommendations or orders for stay at home, despite easing of lockdowns for certain regions. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335786/niger-curfew-hours-in-niamey-reduced-april-22-update-4" Niger,NER,20200507,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel restriction on movent into the capital https://web.archive.org/web/20200518212115/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339436/niger-authorities-extend-international-flight-suspension-until-may-23-update-5" Niger,NER,20200507,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All borders are closed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335786/niger-curfew-hours-in-niamey-reduced-april-22-update-4" Niger,NER,20200513,C1: School closing,3,1,"Nationwide school closures have continued due to covid-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Niger,NER,20200513,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Although workplaces were not closed, there was a night curfew implemented and shortened working hours. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Niger,NER,20200513,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The ban on the number of people in places of worship was lifted on the condition that people observe hygiene and social distancing measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200518204606/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/niger-lifts-covid-19-ban-on-religious-places-of-worship/1838869" Niger,NER,20200513,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The ban on the number of people in places of worship was lifted on the condition that people observe hygiene and social distancing measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200518204606/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/niger-lifts-covid-19-ban-on-religious-places-of-worship/1838869" Niger,NER,20200513,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No restrictions on public transport" Niger,NER,20200513,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Measures on religious gatherings restrictions were eased down and the curfew was lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518204606/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/niger-lifts-covid-19-ban-on-religious-places-of-worship/1838869" Niger,NER,20200513,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Restrictions on internal movement into the capital were lifted, although there is still a curfew imposed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518203538/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Niger,NER,20200513,C8: International travel controls,4,,"International travel and border closures remain in place https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/341556/niger-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-may-12-update-6" Niger,NER,20200519,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"two months of free utilities to the vulnerable households https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#N" Niger,NER,20200531,C1: School closing,3,1,"closure continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601221615/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse ***NOTE*** school will be re-opend from 1st June, says state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601224024/https://www.lesahel.org/index.php/2020/05/29/reprise-des-cours-dans-le-contexte-de-la-covid-19-relever-le-defi-du-respect-du-programme-et-des-mesures-de-prevention-edictees/" Niger,NER,20200531,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200531,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200531,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200531,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200531,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200531,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200531,C8: International travel controls,4,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200531,E1: Income support,0,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200531,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200531,H2: Testing policy,1,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200531,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"no update from the state-run newspaper https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230045/https://www.lesahel.org/" Niger,NER,20200601,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Niger's Minister of Higher Education, Yahouza Sadissou, announced Tuesday at a press conference the reopening of schools from June 1 until July 15, 2020 to finalize the programmes"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200612050153/https://www.panapress.com/COViD-19-Niger-schools-scheduled-a_630641482-lang2.html" Niger,NER,20200723,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 23rd July 2020, Ministry of Health, Republic of Niger issued a Quarantine guidelines for public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715072745/https://coronavirus.ne/quarantaine/" Niger,NER,20200808,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From 1 August if you are eligible for entry, you will need to present a negative COVID test certificate less than 72 hours old to the airport authorities, or be tested at the airport. You will be subject to temperature checks upon arrival. If you test positive for COVID you will have to isolate in government facilities for 14 days after arrival. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200817081800/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger" Niger,NER,20200808,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy found to be in place" Niger,NER,20200808,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update found." Niger,NER,20200808,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200817083825/https://www.unocha.org/story/niger-aid-organizations-adapt-covid-19-pandemic" Niger,NER,20200808,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update." Niger,NER,20200808,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200817095953/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Niger,NER,20200818,C1: School closing,1,1,"It remains current that “all public schools are open”with social distancing measures in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816051113/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"“Restaurants, shops and bars are open with social distancing measures in place.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826172139/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger/coronavirus" Niger,NER,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No recent policy changes found on the cancellation of public events in Niger. However, “people must respect a distance of at least one meter between people in open spaces, restaurants, businesses, airports, and other public places.” Also, “it is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200816051113/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No recent policy changes found on restrictions on gathering sizes in Niger. " Niger,NER,20200818,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is operating, and it is mandatory to wear a face mask on board. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816051113/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel, and there is no curfew in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816051113/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200818,C8: International travel controls,1,," It remains the case that “if you are eligible for entry, you will need to present a negative COVID test certificate less than 72 hours old to the airport authorities, or be tested at the airport” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826172250/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger" Niger,NER,20200818,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Key Policy Responses as of August 13th, as reported by the IMF include the regional central bank (BCEAO) for the West-African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) having “(ii) set-up a framework inviting banks and microfinance institutions to accommodate demands from customers with Covid19-related repayment difficulties to postpone for a 3 month renewable period debt service falling due, without the need to classify such postponed claims as non-performing”. Also, “key elements are already being implemented, such as food distribution, two months of free utilities to the vulnerable households and temporary tax relief for hard-hit sectors”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200827142006/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Niger,NER,20200818,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government is still regularly updating their website dedicated to sharing coronavirus information. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820174032/https://coronavirus.ne/ This is along with sharing coronavirus information on their other government website. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826195508/http://www.gouv.ne/" Niger,NER,20200827,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change. Same social distancing measures. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021430/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200827,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change. Restaurants, shops and bars are open with social distancing measures in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021459/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger/coronavirus" Niger,NER,20200827,C5: Close public transport,0,,"“Is public transportation operating? Yes” https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021430/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200827,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"“Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No” https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021430/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200827,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From 1 August if you are eligible for entry, you will need to present a negative COVID test certificate less than 72 hours old to the airport authorities, or be tested at the airport. • You will be subject to temperature checks upon arrival. • If you test positive for COVID you will have to isolate in government facilities for 14 days after arrival. • https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger " Niger,NER,20200827,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200905021647/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20200906,C1: School closing,1,1,"Restaurants, markets, stores, and all public schools are open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910165640/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200906,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"People must respect a distance of at least one meter between people in open spaces, restaurants, businesses, airports, and other public places https://web.archive.org/web/20200910165640/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200906,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes https://web.archive.org/web/20200910165640/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200906,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No https://web.archive.org/web/20200910165640/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20200906,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Are commercial flights operating? Yes" Niger,NER,20200906,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that it is currently conducting contact tracing of over 9000 contacts of confirmed cases in an attempt to effectively contain the spread of the disease, in line with the recommended measures for pandemic response."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200525203044/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7187764/" Niger,NER,20200906,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"It is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910165640/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201002,C1: School closing,1,1,"On October 2 Niger schools on academic break. See UNESCO School Closing website https://web.archive.org/web/20201011185408/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Niger,NER,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,,,"No recommendations. On official Niger website for CoviD 19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195903/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201002,C3: Cancel public events,,,"No recommendations. On official Niger website for CoviD 19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195903/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,,,"No recommendations. On official Niger website for CoviD 19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195903/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201002,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No recommendations. On official Niger website for CoviD 19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195903/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201002,C6: Stay at home requirements,,,"No recommendations. On official Niger website for CoviD 19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195903/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201002,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Recommendation by Niger government on heir Covid19 site. ""Stay at home, avoid unnecessary travel and meetings social services and cancel non-essential travel. Especially avoid close contact with someone showing symptoms of the disease. Keep a distance of at least one to two meters from anyone who is at risk of projecting respiratory droplets."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201011195903/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201002,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Nothing noted on Noger website about travel controls. According to the US Embassy in Niger ""A rapid COVID-19 test and a nasal swab may be taken from passengers upon arrival and passengers will be encouraged to self-quarantine at a precise address. Niger will fine airlines for boarding passengers who do not have a valid certificate of a negative test result taken within the previous 72 hours. All people testing positive for COVID-19 at the airports will be led automatically to a governmental quarantine site. Foreign nationals who refuse a COVID-19 test at the airport will be denied entry into Niger and turned back to the airlines. Nigerien nationals who refuse a test at the airport will have their passports seized by the Nigerien police."" /web/20201012152901/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201002,E1: Income support,0,,"No economic support listed on the government website. " Niger,NER,20201002,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No debt relief listed on government site or news sources. /web/20201012155037/https://coronavirus.ne/carte-interactive/" Niger,NER,20201002,H1: Public information campaigns,,,"Dedicated government website to covid19. Niger papers not talking about covid but they do some officials wearing masks. /web/20201011204452/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201002,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Test anyone who suspects they have Covid 19 https://coronavirus.ne/test-covid-19/" Niger,NER,20201002,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No evidence that contract tracing is occurring. No mention. https://coronavirus.ne/test-covid-19/" Niger,NER,20201002,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Messaging on Niger government sites says ""Only infected people or those caring for a sick person should wear a mask. Its use must be unique. The mask prevents exposing others to the disease, but does not protect you any further since the virus travels through your hands more often. Frequent washing is still more effective. Gloves do not protect against the virus anymore, since it can be there and thus pose a risk if you touch your face."" /web/20201012161509/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201003,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Per Government site. No workplace closings. Prolonged contact, handshakes, kisses and other hugs are to be avoided, sick or not. Above all, do not share food, drinks or utensils. Stay at home, avoid unnecessary travel and meetings social services and cancel non-essential travel. Especially avoid close contact with someone showing symptoms of the disease. Keep a distance of at least one to two meters from anyone who is at risk of projecting respiratory droplets. /web/20201011215842/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201003,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Per Government site. No workplace closings. Prolonged contact, handshakes, kisses and other hugs are to be avoided, sick or not. Above all, do not share food, drinks or utensils. Stay at home, avoid unnecessary travel and meetings social services and cancel non-essential travel. Especially avoid close contact with someone showing symptoms of the disease. Keep a distance of at least one to two meters from anyone who is at risk of projecting respiratory droplets. /web/20201011215842/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Per Government site. No workplace closings. Prolonged contact, handshakes, kisses and other hugs are to be avoided, sick or not. Above all, do not share food, drinks or utensils. Stay at home, avoid unnecessary travel and meetings social services and cancel non-essential travel. Especially avoid close contact with someone showing symptoms of the disease. Keep a distance of at least one to two meters from anyone who is at risk of projecting respiratory droplets. /web/20201011215842/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201003,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Per Government site. No workplace closings. Prolonged contact, handshakes, kisses and other hugs are to be avoided, sick or not. Above all, do not share food, drinks or utensils. Stay at home, avoid unnecessary travel and meetings social services and cancel non-essential travel. Especially avoid close contact with someone showing symptoms of the disease. Keep a distance of at least one to two meters from anyone who is at risk of projecting respiratory droplets. /web/20201011215842/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201003,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Dedicated government website to covid19. Niger papers not talking about covid but they do show officials wearing masks. /web/20201011204452/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201007,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Updated October 7 2020. Dedicated government website to covid19. /web/20201011204452/https://coronavirus.ne/ " Niger,NER,20201008,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Dedicated government website to covid19. Niger papers not talking about covid but they do some officials wearing masks. /web/20201011204452/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Per government site nothing noted about closings. /web/20201012161509/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Per government site nothing noted about closings. /web/20201012161509/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Per government site nothing noted about closings. /web/20201012161509/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201012,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Per government site nothing noted about closings. /web/20201012161509/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Per government site recommends avoiding meeting, public places,... /web/20201012161509/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"There is no mention of such measures but there is a mention of social distancing as one observes duties. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222926/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"There is no restriction on gatherings so there does not appear to be a requirement to cancel public events but just a mention of social distancing. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222926/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There is no mention of restriction on gatherings but just a mention of social distancing. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222926/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201013,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The US Government Embassy in Niger through its website stated that public transportation is available but face masks are required." Niger,NER,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There are no curfews nor confinements. There is requirement to use masks and practice social distancing. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222926/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions according to the website of the US embassy in Niger. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222926/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222926/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201013,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The US Government Embassy in Niger through its website stated; A rapid COVID-19 test and a nasal swab may be taken from passengers upon arrival and passengers will be encouraged to self-quarantine at a precise address. Niger will fine airlines for boarding passengers who do not have a valid certificate of a negative test result taken within the previous 72 hours. All people testing positive for COVID-19 at the airports will be led automatically to a governmental quarantine site. Foreign nationals who refuse a COVID-19 test at the airport will be denied entry into Niger and turned back to the airlines. Nigerien nationals who refuse a test at the airport will have their passports seized by the Nigerien police. The Center for Medical Research and Health (CERMES) started conducting tests on Saturday, August 1, 2020. It takes about 24 to 48 hours for results to be issued. You can call between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to make an appointment. The contact information is listed below. Once a certificate of the test result is issued, it will be valid for 72 hours. There is a cost implication; Rapid Test: 7,500 FCFA PCR Test: 30,000 FCFA Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222926/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201013,E1: Income support,0,,"There is no information found on this policy for the timeframe." Niger,NER,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There is no information found on this policy for the timeframe." Niger,NER,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"There is a dedicated website to coronavirus on monitoring, prevention and measures. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021225541/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201013,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The testing is available at a cost according to the US embassy in Niger's website; The Center for Medical Research and Health (CERMES) started conducting tests on Saturday, August 1, 2020. It takes about 24 to 48 hours for results to be issued. You can call between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to make an appointment. The contact information is listed below. Once a certificate of the test result is issued, it will be valid for 72 hours. Location: Google Maps Centre de Recherches Médicales et Sanitaires BP 10887 – Niamey YN034 Niger Phone: 20752040 / 20752045 / 88526448 / 80090111 Cost Rapid Test: 7,500 FCFA PCR Test: 30,000 FCFA Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222926/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"There is no information found on this policy for the timeframe." Niger,NER,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"It is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. This is according to the US embassy in Niger's website. There was information on Niamey and not all parts of the country. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201021222926/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"There is no information about workplace closing, just the requirement to social distance. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101155814/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No information about th restrictions on public events, just that people need to social distance. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101155814/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No information about the restrictions on gatherings, just that people need to social distance. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101155814/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to U.S. Embassy in Niger, public transport is available but masks are required while using it. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101155814/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There are no curfews nor confinements. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101155814/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to U.S. Embassy in Niger, there are no restrictions on internal movement. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101155814/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201022,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All travellers entering Niger from countries suffering from the COVID-19 must self-quarantine in their homes or in another adequate location for a period of 14 days. A rapid COVID-19 test and a nasal swab may be taken from passengers upon arrival and passengers will be encouraged to self-quarantine at a precise address. Niger will fine airlines for boarding passengers who do not have a valid certificate of a negative test result taken within the previous 72 hours. All people testing positive for COVID-19 at the airports will be led automatically to a governmental quarantine site. Foreign nationals who refuse a COVID-19 test at the airport will be denied entry into Niger and turned back to the airlines. Nigerien nationals who refuse a test at the airport will have their passports seized by the Nigerien police. The Center for Medical Research and Health (CERMES) started conducting tests on Saturday, August 1, 2020. It takes about 24 to 48 hours for results to be issued. You can call between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to make an appointment. The contact information is listed below. Once a certificate of the test result is issued, it will be valid for 72 hours. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101155814/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201011201056/https://coronavirus.ne/quarantaine/#" Niger,NER,20201022,E1: Income support,0,,"No information can be found about income support. " Niger,NER,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,,,"No information can be found." Niger,NER,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Dedicated government website to Covid-19 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101224608/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201022,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Center for Medical Research and Health (CERMES) started conducting tests on Saturday, August 1, 2020. It takes about 24 to 48 hours for results to be issued. You can call between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to make an appointment. The contact information is listed below. Once a certificate of the test result is issued, it will be valid for 72 hours. Cost: Rapid Test: 7,500 FCFA PCR Test: 30,000 FCFA Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101155814/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Nothing about contact tracing done by the government is mentioned, yet there is mentioned in the official government website that people who had a close contact with a confirmed case must self-isolate for 14 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101190642/https://coronavirus.ne/quarantaine/" Niger,NER,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"It is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101155814/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to Niger, some hotels are open with social distancing measures in place. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115203759/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger/coronavirus Restaurants, shops and bars are open with social distancing measures in place." Niger,NER,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"There is no mention of measures restricting public events." Niger,NER,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There is no mention of measures restricting gatherings." Niger,NER,20201102,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is a mention of the use of masks in urban transport according to the US Embassy in Niger's website. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115204617/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There is no mention of measures concerning this. " Niger,NER,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the US Embassy in Niger, there are no restrictions. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115204617/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201102,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Air borders reopened on 1 August 2020 and international passenger flights have resumed. Flights within Niger remain limited. International roads are closed at border points. All travelers entering Niger from countries suffering from the COVID-19 must self-quarantine in their homes or in another adequate location for a period of 14 days. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115204617/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ There is also a testing policy in place. A rapid COVID-19 test and a nasal swab may be taken from passengers upon arrival and passengers will be encouraged to self-quarantine at a precise address. Niger will fine airlines for boarding passengers who do not have a valid certificate of a negative test result taken within the previous 72 hours. All people testing positive for COVID-19 at the airports will be led automatically to a governmental quarantine site. Foreign nationals who refuse a COVID-19 test at the airport will be denied entry into Niger and turned back to the airlines. Nigerien nationals who refuse a test at the airport will have their passports seized by the Nigerien police." Niger,NER,20201102,E1: Income support,0,,"No new information concerning this placeholder was discovered." Niger,NER,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"According to the IMF, there has been no new changes concerning this placeholder. Please see: https://archive.vn/XUA1n" Niger,NER,20201102,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a campaign for the measures to help curb the virus. This is video from the website of the Ministry of Health on COVID-19. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115201433/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogx3nXb_voM&feature=youtu.be" Niger,NER,20201102,H2: Testing policy,3,,"According to the US Embassy in Niger's website; The Center for Medical Research and Health (CERMES) started conducting tests on Saturday, August 1, 2020. It takes about 24 to 48 hours for results to be issued. You can call between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to make an appointment. The contact information is listed below. Once a certificate of the test result is issued, it will be valid for 72 hours. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115204617/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No new information concerning this placeholder was discovered." Niger,NER,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"The US Embassy in Niger, there are measure in place in Niamey to use face coverings as it is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport." Niger,NER,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO's website, the schools are fully open. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122184517/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Niger,NER,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to Niger, most hotels are open. Some have social distancing measures in place but adherence to social distancing and COVID-19 preventive measures varies. Also, restaurants, shops and bars are open. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122193927/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger/coronavirus The same was corroborated by the US Embassy in Niger. Please see also: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122193724/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"There did not seem to be measures restricting this on the government's websites. There is also a draught of information on the state of things in the country generally." Niger,NER,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There did not seem to be measures restricting this on the government's websites. There is also a draught of information on the state of things in the country generally despite the fact that there is a dedicated website tracking any information on COVID-19." Niger,NER,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is mention of the mandatory use of face masks in urban transport on the US Embassy's website. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122193724/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"According to the US Embassy in Niger, there are no curfews neither are there restrictions. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122193724/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the US Embassy in Niger, there are no known restrictions in any part of the country. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122193724/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the US Embassy in Niger's website, all travelers entering Niger from countries suffering from the COVID-19 must self-quarantine in their homes or in another adequate location for a period of 14 days. In addition, travelers arriving at international airports will have their temperature taken and must present a negative COVID-19 test certificate that is dated within the previous 72 hours. However, please note that land borders have been closed since March 19, except for merchandise and passengers with special permission. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122193724/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"There is no new information found on the IMF's webpage on fiscal and monetary policies." Niger,NER,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new information on this placeholder has been gathered in the last week." Niger,NER,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a dedicated webpage on COVID-19. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122202209/https://www.sante.gouvne.org/" Niger,NER,20201116,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing for COVID-19 costs about 30,000 CFA according to the US Embassy in Niger's website. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122193724/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"There is no information found for this placeholder. Generally, there is a draught of information." Niger,NER,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"According to the US Embassy in Niger, It is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122193724/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201123,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are fully open according to UNESCO with social distancing and hygiene measures in place. Please see: https://archive.vn/3538Z" Niger,NER,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Restaurants, markets, stores are open with social distancing and hygiene measure. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214140/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"There is no information stating public events were cancelled neither is there information on the number of gatherings." Niger,NER,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There is no information stating public events were cancelled neither is there information on the number of gatherings." Niger,NER,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Face masks need to be worn according to the US Embassy in Niger. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214140/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There was no information gathered on this placeholder. According to the US Embassy, there are no restrictions. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214140/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the US Embassy, there are no restrictions. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214140/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the US Embassy, all travelers entering Niger from countries suffering from the COVID-19 must self-quarantine in their homes or in another adequate location for a period of 14 days. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214140/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201123,E1: Income support,0,,"There was no new information from the IMF. Please see: https://archive.vn/7gS1y" Niger,NER,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new information was gathered on this placeholder." Niger,NER,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are campaigns on social media including the dedicated webpage for the COVID-19 virus. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129215956/https://coronavirus.ne/carte-interactive/" Niger,NER,20201123,H2: Testing policy,3,,"According to the US Embassy, the Center for Medical Research and Health (CERMES) started conducting tests on Saturday, August 1, 2020. It takes about 24 to 48 hours for results to be issued. You can call between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to make an appointment. Once a certificate of the test result is issued, it will be valid for 72 hours. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214140/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"We have not been able to gather information on this. There is no situation report from the ministry of health concerning contact tracing." Niger,NER,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"It is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214140/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201130,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the UNESCO website, the schools are fully open with social distancing measures in place. Please see: https://archive.vn/5jXic" Niger,NER,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"There has been no change from last week. According to the US Embassy in Niger, there is report of closures but rather some social distancing measures in restaurants, bars etc. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206204921/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"There is no report of cancellation of public events. All activities are going on with some restrictions. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206204921/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There is no known restriction to the number of people allowed to gather in Niger. " Niger,NER,20201130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"It is required to wear a mask while taking public transport. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206204921/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Thus far, Nigeriens have gone about their activities while observing social distancing measures." Niger,NER,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The US Embassy in Niger confirms that there are no inter-state travel bans neither are there any other restrictions. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206204921/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201130,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Embassy of the United States in Niger; A rapid COVID-19 test and a nasal swab may be taken from passengers upon arrival and passengers will be encouraged to self-quarantine at a precise address. Niger will fine airlines for boarding passengers who do not have a valid certificate of a negative test result taken within the previous 72 hours. All people testing positive for COVID-19 at the airports will be led automatically to a governmental quarantine site. Foreign nationals who refuse a COVID-19 test at the airport will be denied entry into Niger and turned back to the airlines. Nigerien nationals who refuse a test at the airport will have their passports seized by the Nigerien police. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206204921/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201130,E1: Income support,0,,"There was no news on income support to the citizens. According to the IMF, In December 2020, the BCEAO instructed WAEMU banks to refrain from distributing dividends with a view to strengthening their capital buffers in anticipation of the impact of the COVID crisis on asset quality. Please see: https://archive.vn/7gS1y" Niger,NER,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No information was found on this placeholder for the timeframe." Niger,NER,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Health ministry has a dedicated website and a placeholder with regular updates for COVID-19. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206212055/https://www.sante.gouvne.org/coronna-covid-19/" Niger,NER,20201130,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The US Embassy website confirms that the Center for Medical Research and Health (CERMES) started conducting tests on Saturday, August 1, 2020. It takes about 24 to 48 hours for results to be issued. You can call between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to make an appointment. The contact information is listed below. Once a certificate of the test result is issued, it will be valid for 72 hours. There is a cost attached which de[ends on the type of test one chooses. Rapid Test: 7,500 FCFA PCR Test: 30,000 FCFA Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206204921/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"There was no information gathered on contact tracing for this week." Niger,NER,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"In Niamey, There is the use of face covering while in restaurants, bars and in urban transportation. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206204921/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Niger,NER,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"Restaurants, markets, stores, and all public schools are open. However, due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, public schools will close December 17 through January 1, 2021, and all workshops and seminars are banned during this period. It is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214175349/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Restaurants, markets, stores, and all public schools are open. However, due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, public schools will close December 17 through January 1, 2021, and all workshops and seminars are banned during this period. It is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214175349/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No new update" Niger,NER,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No new update" Niger,NER,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transportation Options: Are commercial flights operating? Yes Is public transportation operating? Yes. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214175349/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214175349/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214175349/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Niger,NER,20201207,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quarantine requirements If you arrive in Niger by air with a negative COVID-19 test, you will have to self-isolate at your final destination (home, hotel) for seven days. Government of Niger health teams will visit regularly to ensure compliance. The Nigerien police will retain your passport during the seven-day self-isolation period. On the seventh day of self-isolation you will need to take a second COVID-19 test; if the result is negative you can end self-isolation and if the result is positive you will have to follow government isolation procedures. If you test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Niger you will have to isolate in government facilities for 14 days after arrival. All those quarantined are tested for a second time on the 13th day of quarantine. Source: " Niger,NER,20201207,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update" Niger,NER,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new update" Niger,NER,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Same as before Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214182945/https://coronavirus.ne/" Niger,NER,20201207,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy found" Niger,NER,20201207,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No new update on contact tracing" Niger,NER,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"It is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201214175349/https://ne.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Nigeria,NGA,20200122,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"On 22 Jan, Nigerian Center for Disease Control issues extensive Public Health Advisory on Sars-CoV2, urging caution over covid-19 and providing basic information of the disease, its symptoms and prevention measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412202630/https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/213/public-health-advisory-to-nigerians-on-novel-coronavirus Subsequently, the Nigerian CDC issues FAQ on Coronavirus, on 30 Jan. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412202824/https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/217/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-novel-coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From 31 Jan, with the CDC issuing second Public Health Advisory, it started taking shape of a coordinated information campaign. Here, guidelines for healthcare workers were provided and a toll free number was provided along with general awareness info for the public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412203307/https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/219/31st-january-2020%257C-public-health-advisory-to-nigerians-on-novel-coronavirus-%2528%25232%2529 Subsequently, NCDC also launched a WhatsApp APL, a free to use service to provide a central source of accurate, verified and current information on COVID-19 in Nigeria.; https://statehouse.gov.ng/news/covid-19-what-president-buhari-has-done-and-is-doingby-presidency/ (not archivable)" Nigeria,NGA,20200202,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Nigerian CDC defines cases for surveillance and testing: Any person with acute respiratory illness, (including severely ill patients who have been hospitalised) presenting with fever, cough, difficulty breathing AND who within 14 days before onset of illness has any one of the following exposures 1. History of travel to China 14 days prior to symptoms onset OR 2. Close contact with a confirmed case of nCoV infection OR 3. Exposure to healthcare facility in a country where hospital associated nCoV infections have been reported https://web.archive.org/web/20200412204412/https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/220/surveillance-case-definitions-for-new-coronavirus-disease--%2528version-1%2529" Nigeria,NGA,20200228,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Nigerian CDC updates testing protocol: Any person (including severely ill patients) presenting with fever, cough or difficulty in breathing AND who within 14 days before the onset of illness had any of the following exposures: 1. History of travel to any country* with confirmed and ongoing community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 OR 2. Close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 OR 3. Exposure to a healthcare facility where COVID-19 case(s) have been reported https://web.archive.org/web/20200410023139/https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/168_1582983645.pdf" Nigeria,NGA,20200228,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Nigeria records first case of COVID 19: NCDC digital tool for surveillance, SORMAS, is being used to manage contact tracing and related activities to quickly control the spread of the disease. Contact tracing is ongoing to identify everyone who has come in contact with the confirmed case. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412212133/https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/item/232/?t=frequently-asked-questions-on-coronavirus---29%252F02%252F20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200412213346/https://ncdc.gov.ng/reports/246/2020-february-week-7 " Nigeria,NGA,20200309,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The other development is that contact tracing and monitoring in respect of the coronavirus index case presently receiving treatment in Lagos, has been diligently and conscientiously pursued since 27 February when the case was first diagnosed. A total of 217 contacts were linked to the index case. Of the 217, 45 traveled out of Nigeria and 172 are presently in Nigeria. Of the 172 contacts currently in Nigeria, 69 are in Lagos, 40 in Ogun and 52 in other States, with 11 in unknown locations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412213929/https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/238/update-on-covid-19-in-nigeria" Nigeria,NGA,20200314,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Case Management Guide includes ""Prepare relevant transfer documents e.g. referral notes, contact tracing forms etc."" in standard operating procedure for suspected cases; http://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/guideline/National%20COVID19%20Case%20Management%20Guide_NCDC.pdf (not archivable)" Nigeria,NGA,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Nigerian CDC updates testing policy: Any person (including severely ill patients) presenting with fever, cough or difficulty in breathing AND who within 14 days before the onset of illness had any of the following exposures: 1. History of travel to and more than 24 hours transit through any high-risk country with widespread community transmission* of SARS-CoV-2 OR 2. Close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 OR 3. Exposure to a healthcare facility where COVID-19 case(s) have been reported; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412205848/https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/182_1584365888.pdf" Nigeria,NGA,20200317,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing has started to identify all persons who the third COVID case had contact with; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412214208/https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/242/17th-march-2020--third-case-of-coronavirus-disease-%2528covid-19%2529-confirmed-in-nigeria" Nigeria,NGA,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Ogun State Government announced an immediate closure of all establishments bringing together more than 50 people at a time, such as social clubs, halls, cinemas, night clubs, restaurants, cafes, and sports arenas. Since this is not a general shutdown of business, it is only rated as a 1. Since it only applies to Ogun state, this is rated as targeted. Hence, 1T. http://web.archive.org/web/20200412233915/https://punchng.com/coronavirus-ogun-bans-clubs-restaurants-others/" Nigeria,NGA,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,1,1," Major national sporting events have been suspended and the government has advised against public gatherings as a precaution. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426170657/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324406/nigeria-new-entry-restrictions-to-come-into-effect-march-20-update-1" Nigeria,NGA,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"From 18 March, different states started imposing different restrictions on private gatherings. On 18 March: 'The Ogun State Government has banned social clubs, halls, cinemas, night clubs, restaurants, cafes, and sports arenas described as high-density gatherings of people.' http://web.archive.org/save/https://punchng.com/coronavirus-ogun-bans-clubs-restaurants-others/ Lagos state government bans all religious gatherings of more than 50 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200409090951/https://punchng.com/breaking-lagos-bans-religious-gathering-with-over-50-worshippers/ On 20 March, Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi barred social, political, religious and family gatherings of more than 20 persons as part of efforts to check the spread of coronavirus.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200409091518/https://punchng.com/breaking-coronavirus-work-from-home-fayemi-tells-ekiti-civil-servants/ On 26 March, Governor of Bayelsa announced the prohibition of all gatherings above 50 persons, including in worship centres and clubs in the state from March 23.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200409092000/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/03/covid-19-bayelsa-govt-shuts-schools-restricts-gathering-in-worship-centres-clubs/ On 24 March, 'The Enugu State Government banned all forms of social and political gatherings.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200409092613/https://thenationonlineng.net/enugu-locks-down-bans-all-social-activities/ " Nigeria,NGA,20200318,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Nigerian CDC updates testing guidelines: Any person (including severely ill patients) presenting with fever, cough or difficulty in breathing AND who within 14 days before the onset of illness had any of the following exposures: 1. History of travel to and more than 24 hours transit through any high-risk country* with widespread community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 OR 2. Close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 OR 3. Exposure to a healthcare facility where COVID-19 case(s) have been reported; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412210234/https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/186_1584531606.pdf" Nigeria,NGA,20200318,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A detailed travel history of each person is being compiled and contacts currently being traced, to identify persons who have recently been in contact with anyone. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412214302/https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/243/five-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-%2528covid-19%2529-confirmed-in-nigeria" Nigeria,NGA,20200320,C1: School closing,2,0,"Anambra State government has directed all tertiary institutions operating in the state to proceed on vacation from Friday, March 20, 2020, till further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412221834/https://guardian.ng/news/enugu-anambra-direct-closure-of-schools/" Nigeria,NGA,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"From 20 March, different states started to ban different types of public gathering along with all sporting events already cancelled by the federal government. In Lagos state, authorities issued a ban on all religious gatherings of more than 50 people until further notice. In Ogun state, authorities closed all schools, along with crowded public worship centers, until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426170657/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324406/nigeria-new-entry-restrictions-to-come-into-effect-march-20-update-1" Nigeria,NGA,20200323,C1: School closing,2,1,"Federal government shuts down all universities nationwide starting on 23/03/2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412222249/https://www.nuc.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-Circuler0001.pdf Further, the government suspended all public schools of all levels from 26 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412221231/http://education.gov.ng/covid-19-fg-orders-closure-of-unity-schools/" Nigeria,NGA,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Ekiti State Governor directed that “all non-essential workers in private and public sectors are encouraged to work from home from Monday, March 23”. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412233657/https://punchng.com/breaking-coronavirus-work-from-home-fayemi-tells-ekiti-civil-servants/" Nigeria,NGA,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Ekiti State Governor asked that all non-essential workers in private and public sectors are encouraged to stay home from Monday, March 23. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412233657/https://punchng.com/breaking-coronavirus-work-from-home-fayemi-tells-ekiti-civil-servants/" Nigeria,NGA,20200323,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Following the announcement of 10 new cases of COVID-19, Nigeria announced the closure of all the country’s airports to all international flights as part of the measures to curb spread of the disease, starting on 23 March. Nigeria closed its land borders on Monday to curb the spread of coronavirus as Africa’s most populous country recorded its first death from the pandemic. Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government, said the closure would last for four weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200409075459/https://twitter.com/NigeriaGov/status/1241392343955255297; https://web.archive.org/web/20200413010011/https://af.reuters.com/article/nigeriaNews/idAFL8N2BG8SY" Nigeria,NGA,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"The Nigerian Government Monday asked all its non-essential workers on Grade Level 12 and below to work from home until further notice as authorities fight to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the country. As a further step to check the spread of COVID-19, all non-essential public servants on grade level 12 and below are to stay and work from home with effect from Tuesday, March 24 until further notice,” Folasade Yemi-Esan, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, said in a statement.“All other categories of officers, who will be at work, are strongly advised to follow the measures being put in place by the government to curtail the spread of the pandemic, “ she said. Since this applies only to federal workplaces, I rate it as 1T. A shutdown of offices or businesses has not been ordered or recommended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412232434/https://guardian.ng/news/federal-civil-servant-to-work-from-home-as-nigeria-battles-coronavirus/" Nigeria,NGA,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"The Federal Capital Territory Administration has ordered workers at Grade level 1 to 12 to stay at home as part of measures to curb the spread of coronavirus.It also ordered the immediate closure of shops in the markets and neighbourhood centres, except those selling food items and other essential commodities. Because this shutdown does not include offices, and only includes retail locations in the FCTA, this continues to be coded as 1T; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412232434/https://guardian.ng/news/federal-civil-servant-to-work-from-home-as-nigeria-battles-coronavirus/" Nigeria,NGA,20200326,C1: School closing,3,1,"Federal government orders closure of all schools https://web.archive.org/web/20200525231538/https://businessday.ng/coronavirus/article/fg-orders-closure-of-all-schools-in-nigeria-as-coronavirus-spreads/" Nigeria,NGA,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"A circular was issued by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) directing public servants on Grade Levels 12 and below on non-essential roles to work from home.; https://statehouse.gov.ng/news/covid-19-what-president-buhari-has-done-and-is-doingby-presidency/ (not archivable)" Nigeria,NGA,20200328,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"'The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, has finally banned all weddings, burial ceremonies as well as open religious activities, to avoid the spread of the deadly covid-19 virus in the state till further notice.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200409093527/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/03/breaking-covid-19-no-more-weddings-burial-in-imo-uzodinma-talks-tough/" Nigeria,NGA,20200329,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The President announced a lockdown in the cities of Lagos and Abuja on 29 March. The regulations state ""all businesses and offices should be fully closed during this period""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412230944/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/COVID-19_REGULATIONS_2020_20200330214102.pdf Many other states like Plateau, Yobe, Jigawa and Bauchi imposed lockdowns subsequently. On April 13, the President extended ongoing lockdowns in the first set of states till 27 April Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160536/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327406/nigeria-government-locks-down-major-cities-due-to-covid-19-from-march-30-update-4 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160637/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332016/nigeria-lagos-abuja-and-ogun-state-lockdowns-extended-for-14-days-april-13-update-8" Nigeria,NGA,20200329,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On March 29, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari announced a lockdown on Abuja, Lagos, Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Many other states like Plateau, Yobe, Jigawa and Bauchi imposed lockdowns subsequently. On April 13, the President extended ongoing lockdowns in the first set of states till 27 April. All public events and social gathering have been banned during the lockdown although essential food market were running. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160536/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327406/nigeria-government-locks-down-major-cities-due-to-covid-19-from-march-30-update-4 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160637/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332016/nigeria-lagos-abuja-and-ogun-state-lockdowns-extended-for-14-days-april-13-update-8 On 13 April, Kano state banned all markets all public gatherings. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-nigeria-kano/nigerias-northern-economic-hub-kano-imposes-week-long-lockdown-over-coronavirus-idUSKCN21W34R" Nigeria,NGA,20200329,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On March 29, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari announced a lockdown on Abuja, Lagos, Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Many other states like Plateau, Yobe, Jigawa and Bauchi imposed lockdowns subsequently. On April 13, the President extended ongoing lockdowns in the first set of states till 27 April. All public events and social gathering have been banned during the lockdown although essential food markets were running. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160536/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327406/nigeria-government-locks-down-major-cities-due-to-covid-19-from-march-30-update-4 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160637/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332016/nigeria-lagos-abuja-and-ogun-state-lockdowns-extended-for-14-days-april-13-update-8 On 13 April, Kano state banned all markets all public gatherings. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-nigeria-kano/nigerias-northern-economic-hub-kano-imposes-week-long-lockdown-over-coronavirus-idUSKCN21W34R" Nigeria,NGA,20200329,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"On March 29, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari announced a lockdown on Abuja, Lagos, Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The regulations include a complete shutdown of travel to and from the lockdown areas as well as within lockdown areas; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412230944/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/COVID-19_REGULATIONS_2020_20200330214102.pdf Many other states like Plateau, Yobe, Jigawa and Bauchi imposed lockdowns subsequently. On April 13, the President extended ongoing lockdowns in the first set of states till 27 April Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160536/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327406/nigeria-government-locks-down-major-cities-due-to-covid-19-from-march-30-update-4 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160637/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332016/nigeria-lagos-abuja-and-ogun-state-lockdowns-extended-for-14-days-april-13-update-8" Nigeria,NGA,20200329,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On March 29, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari announced a lockdown on Abuja, Lagos, Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). All the citizens are ordered to stay home except for essential trips to buy food. Many other states like Plateau, Yobe, Jigawa and Bauchi imposed lockdowns subsequently. On April 13, the President extended ongoing lockdowns in the first set of states till 27 April Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160536/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327406/nigeria-government-locks-down-major-cities-due-to-covid-19-from-march-30-update-4 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160637/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332016/nigeria-lagos-abuja-and-ogun-state-lockdowns-extended-for-14-days-april-13-update-8" Nigeria,NGA,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On March 29, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari announced a lockdown on Abuja, Lagos, Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). No citizen is allowed to leave their home province during lockdown. Many other states like Plateau, Yobe, Jigawa and Bauchi imposed lockdowns subsequently. On April 13, the President extended ongoing lockdowns in the first set of states till 27 April Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160536/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327406/nigeria-government-locks-down-major-cities-due-to-covid-19-from-march-30-update-4 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426160637/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332016/nigeria-lagos-abuja-and-ogun-state-lockdowns-extended-for-14-days-april-13-update-8" Nigeria,NGA,20200331,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is also working closely with the state governments of all affected states to carry out contact tracing.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200408102043/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory.php" Nigeria,NGA,20200411,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Measures have been put in place to ensure all confirmed cases are isolated and receive treatment, while intense contact tracing is conducted.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200412214844/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/faq.php" Nigeria,NGA,20200413,E1: Income support,1,0,"Updated on 18 Oct: On 13 April the President also ordered an increase of the social register by 1 million households to 3.6 million to help cushion the effect of the lockdown. The social investment programme, which entails food distribution, cash transfers, and loans repayment waivers, would now see an increase from 2.6 million households to 3.6 million households. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018001759/https://nairametrics.com/2020/04/13/president-buhari-increases-palliative-interventions-to-1-million-households-as-lockdown-continues/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201017233402/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Nigeria,NGA,20200417,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Nigeria’s NCDC recommends use of face masks to prevent COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200501085538/http://www.healthnews.ng/nigerias-ncdc-recommends-use-of-face-masks-to-prevent-covid-19/" Nigeria,NGA,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-nigeria-transport/nigeria-to-shut-lagos-abuja-international-airports-from-monday-idUSL8N2BE0KO" Nigeria,NGA,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On April 23, the governors of all of Nigeria's states announced a ban on interstate movement through Thursday, May 7. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426162023/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335676/nigeria-state-governors-ban-interstate-travel-through-may-7-update-15" Nigeria,NGA,20200425,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"On Sunday, April 25, Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the wearing of face masks in public has been made mandatory statewide in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The state has been placed under complete containment since the end of March. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015085513/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336581/nigeria-face-mask-use-compulsory-in-public-from-april-25-in-lagos-state-update-17" Nigeria,NGA,20200427,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On April 23, the governors of all of Nigeria's states announced a ban on interstate movement through Thursday, May 7. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426162023/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335676/nigeria-state-governors-ban-interstate-travel-through-may-7-update-15" Nigeria,NGA,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools to remain closed till further evaluation. Schools are encouraged to continue with e-learning https://web.archive.org/web/20200525230111/http://statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDELINES-FOR-EASING-LOCKDOWN-Phase-1-May-4-to-May-17-2020.pdf" Nigeria,NGA,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"President Buhari announced new nationwide measures which became effective on May 4, 2020. ""Selected businesses and offices can open from 9am to 6pm"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200515093143/https://businessday.ng/lead-story/article/lockdown-full-speech-by-president-muhammadu-buhari/" Nigeria,NGA,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Clubs, Bars, Beer Parlors, Gardens etc remain closed The use of recreational parks, communal sports, concerts, social parties, movie theatres are suspended until further notice https://web.archive.org/web/20200515101102/https://businessday.ng/coronavirus/article/fg-releases-guidelines-for-containment-of-covid-19-ease-of-lockdown-in-lagos-ogun-and-fct/" Nigeria,NGA,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Mass gathering of more than 20 people outside of a workplace is prohibited; Anyone attending a gathering of more than 20 people will be prosecuted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525230111/http://statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDELINES-FOR-EASING-LOCKDOWN-Phase-1-May-4-to-May-17-2020.pdf" Nigeria,NGA,20200504,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Intra-state travel (public transport- buses, tricycles, taxis) (Within State borders): i. Ensure provision of hand sanitizers to all passengers ii. Reduce occupancy to half for buses (maximum 50% of usual occupancy) iii. Mandatory Use of face mask/coverings iv. Mandatory temperature checks v. Taxis to carry only 4 persons (driver and 3 persons) vi. Tricycles to carry only 3 persons (driver and 2 persons) vii. Daily motor park sanitation viii. Travel should be between 6.00am and 6.00pm All inter-state travel for supply chain & services allowed, such as: goods, agro-products with a limited capacity of accompanying personnel, petroleum products, relief items, supplies, construction supplies, registered courier services (DHL, FedEx, etc) and security services https://web.archive.org/web/20200515101102/https://businessday.ng/coronavirus/article/fg-releases-guidelines-for-containment-of-covid-19-ease-of-lockdown-in-lagos-ogun-and-fct/" Nigeria,NGA,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew: Imposition of overnight curfew nationwide from 8pm to 6am. General movement: May go out for work, to buy necessary foods and for exercise; Persons above age of 65 years and those with underlying chronic illness e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure are advised to remain at home https://web.archive.org/web/20200525230111/http://statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDELINES-FOR-EASING-LOCKDOWN-Phase-1-May-4-to-May-17-2020.pdf Please also see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108141902/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/27/nigeria-buhari-to-unwind-covid-19-lockdown-in-key-states/?gb=true" Nigeria,NGA,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Ban on non-essential inter-state passenger travels until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515093143/https://businessday.ng/lead-story/article/lockdown-full-speech-by-president-muhammadu-buhari/" Nigeria,NGA,20200504,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Government Twitter says 'mandatory use of non-medical masks outdoors'- 7 May https://web.archive.org/web/20201015090445/https://twitter.com/NCDCgov/status/1258441725472841729/photo/1 BBC Article about Nigeria lockdown says 'But to limit the spread of Covid-19, the (the president) announced that the government would impose a curfew across the country between 20:00 and 06:00, require everyone to wear face masks in public, and stop ""non-essential inter-state passenger travel"".' as of 4 May, which warrants a 3 coding https://web.archive.org/web/20201015091337/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-52445414" Nigeria,NGA,20200507,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200507150540/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus UK travel advice: Nigeria All airports in Nigeria are closed to all international commercial flights until at least 4 June." Nigeria,NGA,20200518,C1: School closing,3,1,"Effective from Monday May 18, the guidelines for the easing of the lockdown remain essentially the same. All schools to remain closed till further evaluation https://web.archive.org/web/20200521162242/https:/twitter.com/DigiCommsNG/status/1263502809409957896" Nigeria,NGA,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The measures, exemptions, advisories and scope of entities allowed to reopen under phase one of the eased locked down, shall be maintained across the federation for another two weeks effective from 12.00 midnight today (18th May, 2020 to 1st June, 2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20200518153221/https://twitter.com/DigiCommsNG/status/1262402824983457792" Nigeria,NGA,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The measures, exemptions, advisories and scope of entities allowed to reopen under phase one of the eased locked down, shall be maintained across the federation for another two weeks effective from 12.00 midnight 18th May, 2020 to 1st June, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200518153221/https://twitter.com/DigiCommsNG/status/1262402824983457792" Nigeria,NGA,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The measures, exemptions, advisories and scope of entities allowed to reopen under phase one of the eased locked down, shall be maintained across the federation for another two weeks effective from 12.00 midnight 18th May, 2020 to 1st June, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200518153221/https://twitter.com/DigiCommsNG/status/1262402824983457792" Nigeria,NGA,20200518,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The measures, exemptions, advisories and scope of entities allowed to reopen under phase one of the eased locked down, shall be maintained across the federation for another two weeks effective from 12.00 midnight 18th May, 2020 to 1st June, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200518153221/https://twitter.com/DigiCommsNG/status/1262402824983457792" Nigeria,NGA,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The measures, exemptions, advisories and scope of entities allowed to reopen under phase one of the eased locked down, shall be maintained across the federation for another two weeks effective from 12.00 midnight 18th May, 2020 to 1st June, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200518153221/https://twitter.com/DigiCommsNG/status/1262402824983457792" Nigeria,NGA,20200526,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the Health minister, many people with symptoms cannot still be tested because of lack of capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605020353/http://statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/2020/06/02/national-briefing-june-2-2020-remarks-by-sgf-chairman-of-ptf/" Nigeria,NGA,20200526,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No governmental contact tracing app still available (although National Petroleum Company has developed one which can be used in all its locations). Presidential Task Force stresses importance of current efforts in contact tracing, but worries about its effectiveness: Wayback machine was down. Link needs to be archived: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/06/ptf-decries-refusal-by-citizens-to-help-with-contact-tracing-isolation/" Nigeria,NGA,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Chairman of Nigeria's Presidential Task Force, or PTF, on Covid-19, Boss Mustapha announced that mosques, churches, and hotels are now free to open with certain conditions. Restaurants, bars and other social gatherings are to remain closed. Also, schools are yet to be opened and interstate travel is still banned. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027215908/https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/02/africa/religious-gatherings-nigeria/index.html" Nigeria,NGA,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Phase 2 starts on 2 June: Businesses in Financial sector, and private offices can reopen https://web.archive.org/web/20200605013723/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-52881821" Nigeria,NGA,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Phase 2 starts on 2 June, however no signs of allowing public events: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605013723/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-52881821" Nigeria,NGA,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Phase 2 starts on 2 June: gathering of up to 20 people are allowed https://web.archive.org/web/20200605013723/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-52881821" Nigeria,NGA,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Phase 2 starts on 2 June: New curfew is from 10 pm to 4 am; previous one was from 8 pm to 6 am https://web.archive.org/web/20200605013723/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-52881821 Please see also: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108142549/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/197cafd0-ea8c-4bb1-aa3f-18d51be66f02" Nigeria,NGA,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Inter-state travel ban still in place in phase 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605013723/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-52881821" Nigeria,NGA,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Phase 2 starts on 2 June, however international flight are set to restart on 21 June https://web.archive.org/web/20200605013723/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-52881821" Nigeria,NGA,20200616,C1: School closing,3,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nigeria,NGA,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Still current - ""Work at home is also encouraged in several states and government institutions""; ""closure of international airports, public and private schools, universities, stores and markets"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Nigeria,NGA,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nigeria,NGA,20200616,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""some states have lifted partial lockdown on May 21 and allows religious congregation"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nigeria,NGA,20200616,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Still current " Nigeria,NGA,20200616,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Ease of lockdown continued with extended curfew from 10pm to 4am every day in Abuja, Lagos, and Ogun state; lockdown in Kano state was extended for another two weeks; some states have lifted partial lockdown on May 21"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nigeria,NGA,20200616,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200702144000/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200702145147/https://allafrica.com/stories/202007010589.html" Nigeria,NGA,20200701,C5: Close public transport,0,,"With the ban on interstate travel lifted on July 1st, ""the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Road Transport Unions have adopted resolutions towards enforcing COVID-19 protocol in the post interstate transportation restriction."" Operations are being resumed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712113515/https://allafrica.com/stories/202007070152.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200712114541/https://thenationonlineng.net/transport-owners-resume-operation-vow-to-penalize-defaulters-of-covid-19-protocols/" Nigeria,NGA,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Interstate travel ban is lifted (provided outside of curfew hours), lockdown is lifted in Kano. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712115036/https://www.channelstv.com/2020/06/29/nigeria-lifts-ban-on-interstate-travel/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200712113247/https://www.macaubusiness.com/nigerias-kano-lifts-virus-lockdown/ " Nigeria,NGA,20200703,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Nigerian government is considering a reversal of their decision to allow students in graduating classes to resume in-person in preparation for examinations. All schools remain closed and will only be opened when it is safe for the children. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712110320/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/07/09/nigeria-reverses-decision-to-reopen-schools/" Nigeria,NGA,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy changes found." Nigeria,NGA,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy changes found." Nigeria,NGA,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Lockdown lifted in Kano. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712113247/https://www.macaubusiness.com/nigerias-kano-lifts-virus-lockdown/" Nigeria,NGA,20200703,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Quotes from recent Government announcement: ""iv. States must also take greater care in leading on public health measures in the LGAs under their jurisdiction, by working on surveillance, case finding, testing, isolation, tracing and quarantining contacts; Substantial progress has been made in the following areas: ii. Increased capacity to detect, test and trace those infected with the virus, through the activation of 38 molecular testing laboratories, resulting in raising the test count nationwide in excess of 130,000;"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200712115036/https://www.channelstv.com/2020/06/29/nigeria-lifts-ban-on-interstate-travel/ " Nigeria,NGA,20200703,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Quotes from recent Government announcement: ""iv. States must also take greater care in leading on public health measures in the LGAs under their jurisdiction, by working on surveillance, case finding, testing, isolation, tracing and quarantining contacts; Substantial progress has been made in the following areas: ii. Increased capacity to detect, test and trace those infected with the virus, through the activation of 38 molecular testing laboratories, resulting in raising the test count nationwide in excess of 130,000;"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200712115036/https://www.channelstv.com/2020/06/29/nigeria-lifts-ban-on-interstate-travel/ " Nigeria,NGA,20200708,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders still closed, domestic flights resumed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712115544/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/nigeria-resumes-domestic-flights-amid-pandemic" Nigeria,NGA,20200713,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy found." Nigeria,NGA,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The Governor of Lagos state, One of the states that did not ease lockdown to permit religious gatherings, on 16 June 2020 announced that it has postponed till further notice the initial plans to allow religious gatherings, citing continuous increase of COVID-19 cases in the state. http://web.archive.org/web/20200722124657/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-nigeria-religion/nigerias-lagos-state-suspends-plans-to-reopen-places-of-worship-idUKKBN23N2X7" Nigeria,NGA,20200727,C1: School closing,3,1,"Although not yet actioned, on 27 July, 2020, it was announced that secondary schools countrywide will be reopened on August 4th for exit classes only so that students can prepare for the West African Examinations (WAEC). See the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730164723/https://ncdc.gov.ng/reports/268/2020-july-week-28 See the tweet from the Federal Ministry of Education, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730162721/https://twitter.com/NigEducation/status/1287744642470076417/photo/1" Nigeria,NGA,20200727,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On July 27, 2020, the Federal Government announced that it would be extending its second phase of easing of the COVID-19 lockdown measures by one week through to Thursday, August 6. The announcement comes as a precaution ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebrations which often involve gatherings of people. The Government emphasise the need for the public to continue to practice and adhere to precautionary measures and restrictions in place amid the ongoing pandemic. The existing measures and restrictions will remain in place, including the nightly curfew between 22:00-04:00 (local time). Inter-state travel is permitted outside of the curfew hours. See the update at Garda World, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730212047/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/364376/nigeria-authorities-extend-existing-lockdown-measures-nationwide-through-august-6-update-34" Nigeria,NGA,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On 29 July the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 announced the extension of Phase Two of the eased lockdown, therefore the prohibition of gatherings of more than 20 people outside of a workplace remain in place. Source: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control website https://web.archive.org/web/20200812053903/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/ " Nigeria,NGA,20200731,H2: Testing policy,1,,"As of July, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) defined 13 categories of cases which should be prioritized for testing. People who are not in one of these categories are considered low-risk and should therefore remain in self-isolation for 14 days, and inform the State Response Team if they develop any symptoms prior to testing. Source: NCDC ""Strategies to Improve Surveillance for COVID-19: Guidance for States"", pp. 2-4 https://web.archive.org/web/20200726071942/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/SurveillanceStrategies.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20200731,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As of July, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control's strategy on contact tracing was the following: • Identify and notify suspected cases of their status • Interview suspected case, line list all their contacts and categorise based on risk • Once a case is confirmed, locate, and notify contacts of their potential exposure, offer testing to all close contacts, provide instructions on self-isolation or institutional isolation in community Source: NCDC ""Strategies to Improve Surveillance for COVID-19: Guidance for States"", pp. 11-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200726071942/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/SurveillanceStrategies.pdf" Nigeria,NGA,20200804,C1: School closing,2,1,"As decided by the Federal Ministry of Education, secondary schools are to reopen as from 4 August for exit (graduating) classes only, i.e. the final years of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS3) and of Senior Secondary Schools (SS3), to allow students to resume and partake in exams. Returning students are to undergo temperature checks among other protocols before being admitted into their schools. . Primary schools and universities remain closed. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811172217/https://education.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/UNITY-COLLEGE-READY-TO-REOPEN.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On August 6, the President approved the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19's decision to extend for 4 more weeks the measures put in place for Phase Two of the eased lockdown (6 August - 5 September), while addressing some specific aspects through adjustment. -New measures: Federal and State government offices are to operate normal working hours, but only essential staff from Grade Level 12 and above can resume work, others are to keep working from home. -Extended measures : Offices from both public and private sector are to maintain normal working hours while limiting occupants of said offices to 75% capacity or less and maintaining 2 meters physical distancing. Bars, gyms, cinemas, clubs and event centers remain closed. Sources: Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 website, ""UPDATED IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION OF LOCKDOWN"", pages 2 and 5 , non-archivable http://statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDELINES-FOR-EASED-LOCKDOWN-06-August-2020.pdf Infographics on Updated Guidelines for Extension of Phase 2 of Eased Lockdown, starting August 6 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200728162317/https://statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/infographics/ " Nigeria,NGA,20200806,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On August 6, the President approved the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19's decision to extend for 4 more weeks (6 August - 5 September) the measures put in place for Phase Two of the eased lockdown, while addressing some specific aspects through adjustments. 1-New measures: a) Restricted opening of places of worship subject to the following protocol. - Observe physical distancing; - Ensure supply of running water and soap/alcohol sanitizer; - Temperature checks at all entrances; - Use of face masks at all times; - Maintenance of environmental hygiene b) Restriction is removed on outdoor communal (non-contact) sports and use of recreational parks for supervised physical exercise. This includes lawn tennis, table-tennis, squash, badminton, cycling, athletics, golf, polo, para-athletics, cricket, etc. 2-Extended measures: No gathering of more than 20 people outside of a workplace. Sources: Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 website, ""UPDATED IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION OF LOCKDOWN"", pages 2 and 8, non-archivable http://statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDELINES-FOR-EASED-LOCKDOWN-06-August-2020.pdf Infographics on Updated Guidelines for Extension of Phase 2 of Eased Lockdown, starting August 6 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200728162317/https://statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/infographics/ " Nigeria,NGA,20200806,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On August 6, the President approved the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19's decision to extend for 4 more weeks (6 August - 5 September) the measures put in place for Phase Two of the eased lockdown, while addressing some specific aspects through adjustments. The Presidency has asked the aviation industry to commence the process for opening international airports. However according to the US Embassy, as of 10 August, routine commercial international flights into and out of Nigeria continue to be suspended. Sources: Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 website, ""UPDATED IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION OF LOCKDOWN"", pages 2 and 3, non-archivable http://statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMPLEMENTATION-GUIDELINES-FOR-EASED-LOCKDOWN-06-August-2020.pdf Infographics on Updated Guidelines for Extension of Phase 2 of Eased Lockdown, starting August 6 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200728162317/https://statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/infographics/ US Embassy in Nigeria website https://web.archive.org/web/20200813143424/https://ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Nigeria,NGA,20200814,C1: School closing,2,1,"""...the granting of permissions to exit classes to resume ahead of examinations."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200821230122/https://www.channelstv.com/2020/08/06/breaking-buhari-approves-extension-of-eased-covid-19-lockdown-by-four-weeks/ ""The safe reopening of schools only for students in graduating classes (Primary 6, JS3 & SS3) to enable preparation for examinations"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200821231028/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""...Federal and State government offices to operate normal working hours, but only essential staff from GL.12 and above can resume work Limit government meetings to virtual as much as possible while maintaining restrictions on physical meetings including official trips, oversight visits and board meetings until further notice... ADVICE FOR BUSINESSES The NCDC has published a guideline for employers and businesses in Nigeria however, the agency is working with various industries to develop sector-specific guidelines as the financial sector and manufacturing industry is fully open while the informal sector will have a phased opening."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200821231028/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Limit government meetings to virtual as much as possible while maintaining restrictions on physical meetings including official trips, oversight visits and board meetings until further notice Lifting of restrictions on outdoor communal sports and opening of recreational parks for supervised exercise Mandatory use of non-medical facemasks in public spaces with access to government and commercial premises to be denied for persons not wearing facemasks. ‘No mask, no entry. No mask, no service.’ Maintaining the prohibition of gathering of more than twenty (20) persons outside of a workplace"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200821231028/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""While the ban on entertainment centers will be maintained, restrictions on recreational parks have been lifted for non-contact physical activities"" Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200821230122/https://www.channelstv.com/2020/08/06/breaking-buhari-approves-extension-of-eased-covid-19-lockdown-by-four-weeks/ ""Maintaining the prohibition of gathering of more than twenty (20) persons outside of a workplace"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200821231028/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20200814,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Lifting the existing ban on interstate travel, only outside curfew hours... Gradual re-opening of international air flights within established parameters Re-opening of rail transportation within established parameters"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200821231028/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Maintaining the current nationwide curfew from 10 pm to 4 am"" Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200821231028/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20200814,C8: International travel controls,2,,"ON ARRIVAL IN NIGERIA Passengers who have arrived in Nigeria must self-isolate for 14 days and remain in the city/state where the point of entry is located (i.e. Lagos or Abuja) throughout the duration of self-isolation Passengers must provide their correct address and phone number before exiting the airport. They must comply with self-isolation/quarantine guidelines and ensure that they can be reached during the period Passengers not resident in Lagos or Abuja must arrange for accommodation at their own cost (please note that the Federal Government will not be responsible for providing accommodation nor transportation to the place of abode) Passengers will be cleared through the Nigeria Immigration System’s Migrants Identification Data Analysis System (MIDAS) and their passports retained until after successful completion of the 14 days self-isolation (this why correct contact information must be provided) All passengers will be tested within 72 hours of arrival based on appointment at a sample collection centre located in Lagos or Abuja for a repeat COVID-19 PCR test Persons who are unable to remain in Lagos or Abuja throughout the period of self-quarantine may return to their states of residence ONLY after: (a) They have had their samples collected and are NEGATIVE for COVID-19, and (b) They have provided public health officials with their full and correct address and phone number where they can be reached Persons who have completed the 14 days of self-isolation/quarantine will undergo an exit interview. Their details will be forwarded to the Nigeria Immigration Service for release of their passports. Alternative arrangements can be made to collect passports via special delivery e.g. DHL At the seaports, ships arriving are subjected to mandatory health screening and clearance by the Port Health Services. This particularly applies to ships that have been at sea for less than 14 days and/or that have crew members who are ill. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200821231028/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/ " Nigeria,NGA,20200814,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""The Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN] has also announced the following measures in response to nCOVID 19: • All CBN intervention facilities granted moratorium of one year on all principal repayments effective March 1, 2020; • Interest rates on all applicable CBN intervention facilities reduced from 9.0% to 5.0% for 1 year effective March 1, 2020; • Established a N50 billion targeted credit facility through the NIRSAL microfinance bank for households and SMEs vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic; • Opened intervention facilities and loans to pharmaceutical companies intending to expand operations and set up drug manufacturing plants; • Granted Deposit Money Banks leave to consider temporary and time-limited restructuring of the tenor and loan terms for businesses and households most affected by the outbreak of COVID-19;"" Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200822150637/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/nigeria-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Nigeria,NGA,20200814,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No Notable Changes. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822001148/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/resource/" Nigeria,NGA,20200814,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""1. Anyone with travel history outside of Nigeria,... 2. Anyone who has symptoms and contact with confirmed cases..."" Source: web.archive.org//web/20200822000535/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/resources/NCDC_TakeResponsibility_Who_can_get_tested.jpg" Nigeria,NGA,20200814,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""11. Key steps for contact tracing Adequate community engagement should be prioritised by states as part of efforts to improve performance and encourage compliance. • Identify and notify suspected cases of their status • Provide counselling to all suspected cases. Provide information on isolation, treatment, and prognosis. • Interview suspected case, line list all their contacts and categorise based on risk • Once a case is confirmed, locate, and notify contacts of their potential exposure, offer testing to all close contacts, provide instructions on self-isolation or institutional isolation in community • Arrange tests for casual contacts care if they are ill (develop symptoms). Provide instructions on self-isolation if they do not have symptoms, follow them up for 14 days and discharge • Monitor contacts and report daily on each person’s symptoms and temperature for 14 days after the person’s last contact with the patient while they were infectious • Arrange for home care or evacuation to treatment or isolation centre for all contacts who become positive in line with the national guidelines..."" Source: web.archive.org/web/20200822000341/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/SurveillanceStrategies.pdf" Nigeria,NGA,20200911,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Gatherings of over 50 people outside of work places are prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200925012541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20200911,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Some domestic flights resumed since July 8th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925012541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20200917,C1: School closing,2,1,"The federal minister for education has given the go ahead for state governors to determine the resumption dates for schools going forward. The guidelines to achieve this was released in July. Please see: https://archive.vn/yDhaz" Nigeria,NGA,20200921,C1: School closing,2,1,"Other states are to determine the resumption dates suitable to them. The Lagos state government has decided to commence both primary and secondary school resumptions today. Please see: https://archive.vn/7e7hh" Nigeria,NGA,20200921,E1: Income support,2,0,"250 billion Naira for 1.7 billion businesses (with a focus on small businesses and self-employed individuals) for the next 3 months. This is part of the National Plan for the Sustainability which was announced a couple of months ago. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018002233/https://nairametrics.com/2020/09/23/fg-issues-guidelines-to-access-n75-billion-msme-survival-funds/ https://archive.vn/98DAZ " Nigeria,NGA,20200925,C1: School closing,2,1,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20200925,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Relaxation on outdoor communal sports and re-opening of recreational parks, event centres and restaurants for outdoor service only. Gyms and cinemas can open to the public at half-capacity, but bars and night clubs shall remain closed until further notice Mandatory use of facemasks in public spaces. Access to government and commercial premises to be denied for persons not wearing facemasks- ‘No mask, no entry. No mask, no service’ Elections to proceed in line with strict guidance on conducting safe elections during the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘No Mask, No Voting’ policy to be enforced. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004075806/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/ " Nigeria,NGA,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public spaces and services Gatherings of over 50 people outside of work places are prohibited. Places of worship are permitted to hold services, subject to limitations set by state authorities. Visits to public institutions, including government buildings, have been limited. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004073242/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20200925,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transportation Options: Are commercial flights operating? Yes Is public transportation operating? Yes Passengers must wear face masks when taking public transportation. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004075437/https://ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Nigeria,NGA,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20200925,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Testing / Screening on arrival Prior to departure, passengers travelling to Nigeria must complete the on-line pre-boarding health declaration at the Nigeria International Travel Portal. They must also have tested negative for COVID-19 within 120 hours of their departure to Nigeria, and have uploaded their PCR test certificate to the on-line Travel Portal. Passengers must also carry evidence of the test and result when they travel. Only a COVID-19 PCR test is acceptable to the Nigerian authorities. Also before travel, passengers must book and pay for a repeat PCR test for day 7 of their arrival in Nigeria at the Nigeria International Travel Portal– evidence of the booking will be required on arrival. On arrival all passengers will be screened by Port Health Officials and be required to provide full contact details, including their address in Nigeria. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004072754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/entry-requirements " Nigeria,NGA,20200925,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20200925,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. It is the same as it was before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004080825/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/" Nigeria,NGA,20200925,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200922055441/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/resources/NCDC_TakeResponsibility_Who_can_get_tested.jpg http://web.archive.org/web/20201004082438/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/SurveillanceStrategies.pdf" Nigeria,NGA,20200925,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004082438/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/SurveillanceStrategies.pdf" Nigeria,NGA,20200925,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Mandatory use of facemasks in public spaces. Access to government and commercial premises to be denied for persons not wearing facemasks- ‘No mask, no entry. No mask, no service’ Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004075806/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201004,C1: School closing,2,1,"As decided by the Federal Ministry of Education, secondary schools are to reopen as from 4 August for exit (graduating) classes only, i.e. the final years of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS3) and of Senior Secondary Schools (SS3), to allow students to resume and partake in exams. Returning students are to undergo temperature checks among other protocols before being admitted into their schools. . Primary schools and universities remain closed. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811172217/https://education.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/UNITY-COLLEGE-READY-TO-REOPEN.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy" Nigeria,NGA,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy" Nigeria,NGA,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy Although big protests are happening without much backlash for gathering too much people" Nigeria,NGA,20201006,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Same guidelines since 18 Sep. No ban on visitors from any country. But terrestrial borders are closed https://archive.vn/cmrp0" Nigeria,NGA,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://archive.vn/mlQEX" Nigeria,NGA,20201006,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Govt site shows same guidelines from June" Nigeria,NGA,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Govt site shows same guidelines from June" Nigeria,NGA,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy" Nigeria,NGA,20201012,C1: School closing,1,1,"The Federal Government has reopened schools for October 12, 2020. Universities and all other learning centers were urged to open as well. There will be social distancing and other personal hygiene routines in place.There will be proper awareness on NCDC rules and regulation on personal hygiene, and how children, pupils both in boarding school and day school, will learn how to wash their hands very well and use their face masks. The government has equally provided, for the public schools, thermometer infrareds to check the temperature Please see: https://archive.vn/jl32h Also see: https://archive.vn/arnOU" Nigeria,NGA,20201018,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"There seemed to be policies in place according to the IMF's website. he Federal Government adopted a revised budget for 2020 in response to the COVID-19 shock. A N500 billion (0.3 percent of GDP) COVID-19 intervention fund is included in the revised budget to channel resources to additional health-related current and capital spending (tests, supplies and facilities) and public works programs to support the incomes of the vulnerable. The coverage of the conditional cash transfer program has been broadened and an allocation of N150 billion to support state and local governments’ spending needs has been made available through the budget. They have also unveiled a N2.3 trillion stimulus package which focuses on job-intensive projects including in agricultural, road, and housing sectors—a bulk of which is to be financed from CBN-supported credit facilities and from sovereign wealth and other savings funds. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105193900/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nigeria,NGA,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Most businesses are open with social distancing and sanitation measures in place. According to the communique from the NCDC website; Offices in the private sector are to; 1. Maintain normal working hours; 2. Determine optimal working capacity to ensure enough physical distancing and preserve the healthcare of workers in their employ; the restriction in numbers for mass gatherings does not apply to workspaces provided physical distancing measures are complied with. In the public sector, ? Maintain normal working hours; ? All staff can return to work, but alternate day attendance advised for staff below GL.12; ? Ensure that all necessary PPEs and NPIs are observed; and ? Heads of MDAs to determine best working arrangements to reduce overcrowding. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105205948/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,1,1," According to the press release of the Presidential Task force on COVID-19; ? Restriction is removed on outdoor communal sports and use of recreational parks for supervised physical exercise; and ? Sporting leagues are permitted to reopen, with guidance from the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development and the NCDC. " Nigeria,NGA,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," According to the press release of the Presidential Task force on COVID-19; ? Limited to 50 people in enclosed spaces provided physical distancing rules are followed; outdoor gatherings are preferred; ? All attendees must wash or sanitize their hands before and after attendance; and ? Physical distancing and wearing of face masks must be adhered to for all attendees. Please see: Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105205948/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201019,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is open but with social distancing and mask wearing requirements. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105205948/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"This is the beginning of Phase 3. There is a review of the curfew in place from 12 midnight to 4am by the federal government. It was previously from 10pm to 4am. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105205948/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf" Nigeria,NGA,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"According to the press release of the Presidential Task force on COVID-19; ? No formal restrictions on movement within the country. But the risk remains, therefore citizens are encouraged to refrain from unnecessary travel; ? Comply with non-pharmaceutical guidelines such as the mandatory use of facemask/coverings in public; and ? Vulnerable persons are strongly advised to remain at home and reduce social interactions. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105205948/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201019,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the website of the UK government on travel to Nigeria; Testing / Screening on arrival Prior to departure, passengers travelling to Nigeria must complete the on-line pre-boarding health declaration at the Nigeria International Travel Portal. They must also have tested negative for COVID-19 within 120 hours of their departure to Nigeria, and have uploaded their PCR test certificate to the on-line Travel Portal. Passengers must also carry evidence of the test and result when they travel. Only a COVID-19 PCR test is acceptable to the Nigerian authorities. Also before travel, passengers must book and pay for a repeat PCR test for day 7 of their arrival in Nigeria at the Nigeria International Travel Portal– evidence of the booking will be required on arrival. On arrival all passengers will be screened by Port Health Officials and be required to provide full contact details, including their address in Nigeria. Quarantine requirements All new arrivals are expected to self-isolate at one location in the city of their arrival until the result of their second PCR test (which should be taken on day 7 of arrival) is known. If the second test is negative individuals can exit self-isolation from day 8 onwards. Anyone that has developed symptoms of coronavirus during their travel or later tests positive will be managed according to national guidelines for COVID-19 treatment. This may require quarantine at a government-monitored treatment centre. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108133025/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/entry-requirements" Nigeria,NGA,20201019,E1: Income support,0,,"According to the IMF; The social register was increased by 1 million households to 3.6 million to help cushion the effect of the lockdown. A broader economic stimulus plan that includes the N500 billion COVID-19 intervention fund was introduced to support the real sector. At the time of this reporting, it was not expressly determined if the support is still ongoing. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108130923/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nigeria,NGA,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"On the contrary, the Nigerian government decided that regulated fuel prices be reduced, and an automatic fuel price formula introduced to ensure fuel subsidies are eliminated. Electricity tariff was increased. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108130923/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nigeria,NGA,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a dedicated website for the NCDC (a body of the Ministry of Health in charge of the response of the country to diseases). There are daily updates of this website to reflect the situation in the country. Also, there is a twitter handle for the body to keep members of the public in the know. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105231203/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng// " Nigeria,NGA,20201019,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the website of the UK government on travel to Nigeria; If you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 while in Nigeria, you must self-isolate and call your state helpline. The State Ministry of Health supported by NCDC will arrange for sample collection and communicate your result. If travelers from countries with ongoing local transmission* feel ill with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing within 14 days of arrival in Nigeria, please Observe self-isolation immediately by staying indoors and avoiding contact with people Call the NCDC 24/7 toll-free line IMMEDIATELY on 080097000010 Avoid self-medication Fees: Testing with NCDC is free; results may be received in 5-7 days. Government hospitals generally do not charge for COVID testing; however, results may take 3-4 weeks. Fees differ for private labs/hospitals and can be as high as 71,000 ($184 USD); results may be rendered in 3-4 days. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108133025/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/entry-requirements" Nigeria,NGA,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"UNICEF Nigeria in conjunction with the National Orientation Agency in Lagos embarked on a contact tracing mission in June 2020, UNICEF provided the necessary training to contact tracers. However, there was no data found more recent than this. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108134421/https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/stories/unsung-early-heroes-battle-against-covid-19-nigeria" Nigeria,NGA,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the NCDC, there is a mandatory use of non-medical facemasks in public spaces. ‘No mask, no entry. No mask, no service; Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201105205948/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201029,C1: School closing,1,1,"The Federal Government has reopened schools for October 12, 2020. Universities and all other learning centers were urged to open as well. There will be social distancing and other personal hygiene routines in place.There will be proper awareness on NCDC rules and regulation on personal hygiene, and how children, pupils both in boarding school and day school, will learn how to wash their hands very well and use their face masks. The government has equally provided, for the public schools, thermometer infrareds to check the temperature Please see: https://archive.vn/jl32h Also see: https://archive.vn/arnOU" Nigeria,NGA,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"This is still phase three. The policies have remained unchanged since October 16th, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115210950/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"This is still phase three. The policies have remained unchanged since October 16th, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115210950/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"This is still phase three. The policies have remained unchanged since October 16th, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115210950/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"This is still phase three. The policies have remained unchanged since October 16th, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115210950/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"This is still phase three. The policies have remained unchanged since October 16th, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115210950/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"This is still phase three. The policies have remained unchanged since October 16th, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115210950/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"This is still phase three. The policies have remained unchanged since October 16th, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115210950/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201109,C8: International travel controls,2,,"This is still phase three. The policies have remained unchanged since October 16th, 2020. Also see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115212612/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/entry-requirements " Nigeria,NGA,20201109,E1: Income support,0,,"No new information discovered on this placeholder." Nigeria,NGA,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new information discovered on this placeholder." Nigeria,NGA,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The website of the NCDC has updates on COVID-19 and there is also a website dedicated to the virus. Please see: https://archive.vn/h2HlU" Nigeria,NGA,20201109,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the NCDC website; The criteria for testing for COVID-19 is according to the national case definition. This is anyone with cough and/or fever (or history of fever in the last two weeks) with one or more of known COVID-19 symptoms. Do not self-medicate. The community case definition can also be accessed here. If you are showing symptoms of COVID-19, you must self-isolate and call your state helpline. The State Ministry of Health supported by NCDC will arrange for sample collection and communicate your result. Please see: https://archive.vn/hEFSg" Nigeria,NGA,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There is no recent information gathered that the contact tracing is no longer in effect. " Nigeria,NGA,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The no mask no service and no mask no entry is still in effect as per the phase three. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115210950/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/media/files/F3.1_-_Implementation_guidelines_for_Eased_Lockdown_-_19Oct_2020.pdf " Nigeria,NGA,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"Same as above. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122073930/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Same as above. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122073930/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new update. Since there is a restriction on gatherings it would also affect public events" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of over 50 people outside of work places are prohibited. Places of worship are permitted to hold services, subject to limitations set by state authorities. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122135331/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transportation Options: Are commercial flights operating? Yes Is public transportation operating? Yes Passengers must wear face masks when taking public transportation. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201121030148/https://ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Federal Government has relaxed the lockdown restrictions in place in Abuja and Lagos and replaced them with new requirements, including a nationwide daily night time curfew between 00:00pm and 04:00am and the mandatory use of face masks in public. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122135331/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Passengers arriving in Nigeria must self-isolate for 8 days if the COVID retest on day 7 is negative. If retest results are positive, passengers must self-isolate for 14 days. Isolating in the city of port entry (Abuja or Lagos) is recommended but not required. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201121030148/https://ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"No recent update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122142631/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201118153832/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/report/" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,H2: Testing policy,1,,"COVID 19 Testing: If you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 while in Nigeria, you must self-isolate and call your state helpline. The State Ministry of Health supported by NCDC will arrange for sample collection and communicate your result. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201121030148/https://ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new report stating otherwise" Nigeria,NGA,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Additional measures include a mandatory requirement to wear face masks in public spaces. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122135331/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205152753/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205152753/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Re-commencement of sporting leagues, in particular all outdoor activities such as football; Recreational parks, event centres and restaurants to open for outdoor service only while bars and night clubs shall remain closed; Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205152753/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public spaces and services Gatherings of over 50 people outside of work places are prohibited. Places of worship are permitted to hold services, subject to limitations set by state authorities. Visits to public institutions, including government buildings, have been limited. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205151815/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205152753/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Testing / Screening on arrival Prior to departure, passengers travelling to Nigeria must complete the on-line pre-boarding health declaration at the Nigeria International Travel Portal. They must also have tested negative for COVID-19 within 120 hours of their departure to Nigeria, and have uploaded their PCR test certificate to the on-line Travel Portal. Passengers must also carry evidence of the test and result when they travel. Only a COVID-19 PCR test is acceptable to the Nigerian authorities. Also before travel, passengers must book and pay for a repeat PCR test for day 7 of their arrival in Nigeria at the Nigeria International Travel Portal– evidence of the booking will be required on arrival. On arrival all passengers will be screened by Port Health Officials and be required to provide full contact details, including their address in Nigeria. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test. Quarantine requirements All new arrivals are expected to self-isolate at one location in the city of their arrival until the result of their second PCR test (which should be taken on day 7 of arrival) is known. If the second test is negative individuals can exit self-isolation from day 8 onwards. Anyone that has developed symptoms of coronavirus during their travel or later tests positive will be managed according to national guidelines for COVID-19 treatment. This may require quarantine at a government-monitored treatment centre. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205151219/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/entry-requirements" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Same as before Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205152753/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205152753/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205152753/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201205152753/https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/advisory/" Nigeria,NGA,20201124,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"There is no information about COVID-19 vaccine being available in Nigeria" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"No recent update" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No recent update" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"A restriction on gatherings will affect public events. But places of worship are permitted to hold services, subject to limitations set by state authorities. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213131916/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of over 50 people outside of work places are prohibited. Places of worship are permitted to hold services, subject to limitations set by state authorities. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213131916/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"There is a current nationwide curfew from 12am to 4am Source: " Nigeria,NGA,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Most states in Nigeria have introduced their own restrictions on movement. All travellers and residents in Nigeria are encouraged to monitor announcements by the Nigerian authorities on further restrictions, which may be introduced at short notice. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213131916/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No current change in policy Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213140754/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/entry-requirements" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213131346/https://twitter.com/ncdcgov?lang=en" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy" Nigeria,NGA,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213131916/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20201213131346/https://twitter.com/ncdcgov?lang=en" Nicaragua,NIC,20200221,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Recommendation of quarantine at arrival to the country. " Nicaragua,NIC,20200221,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Test are made available to those with symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519004757/https://www.el19digital.com/articulos/ver/titulo:100454-nicaragua-seguira-tomando-medidas-frente-a-la-posible-expansion-del-coronavirus-por-el-mundo" Nicaragua,NIC,20200225,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The President urges caution and alerts citizens of the country's ongoing efforts to prepare the health systems in expectation of the spread of the coronavirus to Nicaragua. https://forbescentroamerica.com/2020/02/25/coronavirus-en-guatemala-alejandro-giammattei-hace-un-llamado-de-alerta-maxima/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200319,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools were partially open - Global Monitoring of School Closures caused by COVID-19 by UNESCO https://web.archive.org/web/20201206132529/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Nicaragua,NIC,20200404,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200506164750/https://www.nytimes.com/es/2020/04/06/espanol/america-latina/daniel-ortega-virus-nicaragua.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425181254/https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30131-5/fulltext https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182516/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52304009" Nicaragua,NIC,20200414,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200425181254/https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30131-5/fulltext https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182516/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52304009" Nicaragua,NIC,20200415,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Presidential speech on Coronavirus. See 17:24 and 24:29. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RicPSu0EWAc" Nicaragua,NIC,20200415,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Presidential speech on Coronavirus. See 26:45. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RicPSu0EWAc MoH website cannot be accessed to double check. " Nicaragua,NIC,20200415,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Presidential speech on Coronavirus. He refers to a door-to-door public information campaign. See 17:56. Couldn't find other official sources to double check. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RicPSu0EWAc" Nicaragua,NIC,20200415,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Official report by Health Ministry according to reports, but it lacks transparency (also, the MoH website could not be accessed). https://web.archive.org/web/20200503153420/https://elperiodico.com.gt/mundo/2020/04/28/gobierno-de-nicaragua-retrocede-y-anuncia-medidas-preventivas-por-covid/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200429,C8: International travel controls,2,,"BBC mentions briefly the absence of travel restriction: https://web.archive.org/web/20200714085032/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52145204" Nicaragua,NIC,20200429,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Vice-president Murillo speaks about the Government educating about hand-washing, use of mask, and how to minimise contagion. Still, could not find any reporting of its actual implementation nor any official information sheet. [Maybe you can find everything on the Health ministry website? But access is restricted, someone should try with a VPN?] https://web.archive.org/watch?v=gXUyMCWxn0k" Nicaragua,NIC,20200504,E1: Income support,0,,"BBC informs that the Nicaragua government is the only one in Latin America that is not taking measures against COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214012/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/52530594" Nicaragua,NIC,20200504,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"BBC informs that the Nicaragua government is the only one in Latin America that is not taking measures against covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214012/https://www.bbc.com/mundo/52530594" Nicaragua,NIC,20200504,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No more than 200 tests have been applied. The government lacks transparency in managing tests. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515002314/https://www.trt.net.tr/espanol/vida-y-salud/2020/04/21/nicaragua-el-unico-pais-donde-los-casos-de-covid-19-no-aumentan-sino-que-disminuyen-1402746" Nicaragua,NIC,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515000804/https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200507,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515000804/https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200507,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515000804/https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200507,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515000804/https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200507,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515000804/https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200507,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515000804/https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200507,C8: International travel controls,0,,"""On May 12, Nicaragua’s Health Ministry confirmed Nicaragua’s eighth death due to COVID-19. The Nicaraguan government has yet to officially impose any travel restrictions or national quarantine policies."" Source: https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200507,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Nicaragua’s health ministry continues to report that they are monitoring the situation. The health ministry has created a 24/7 hotline to call regarding COVID-19 in Nicaragua. To reach this hotline, you can call +50584189953."" Source: https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223456/https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Nonetheless, on May 21, the ""Comisión Nicaragüense de Béisbol Superior"" decided to cancel major sports events for three weeks due to a baseball coach that passed away. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223456/https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200525224750/https://confidencial.com.ni/beisbol-de-nicaragua-suspendido-por-tres-semanas-tras-muerte-de-coach-por-covid-19/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223456/https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223456/https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223456/https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223456/https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,C8: International travel controls,0,,"On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 45 it mentions specifically the policies on international travels controls. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223456/https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,E1: Income support,0,,"The government has continued to prioritize programs to strengthen the social safety net, including the provision of food packages among vulnerable families. 60 thousand food packages are being distributed in April but no income support is given. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525200132/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Nicaragua’s health ministry continues to report that they are monitoring the situation. The health ministry has created a 24/7 hotline to call regarding COVID-19 in Nicaragua. To reach this hotline, you can call +50584189953."" Source: https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Government of Nicaragua has published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 43 it mentions the testing policy. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223456/https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf" Nicaragua,NIC,20200516,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Government of Nicaragua has published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 5 it mentions they have been tracing 470 suspected cases. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223456/https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf" Nicaragua,NIC,20200526,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the trace of the virus has been completely lost within the country. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604201905/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/03/la-ops-califico-la-situacion-del-coronavirus-en-nicaragua-como-muy-preocupante-y-dificil-de-controlar/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200526,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Masks required on public transport in some areas but this seems to be dictated by transport operators not government policy https://web.archive.org/web/20201015092957/https://www.stereo-romance.com/locales/11602-pasajeros-mascarillas-covid-19.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200605,C8: International travel controls,0,,"""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/ ""Baseball and soccer leagues carry on in Nicaragua, whose public health officials report relatively few coronavirus cases. Many others have doubts."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628093049/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/sports/coronavirus-nicaragua-sports-events.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/ ""Baseball and soccer leagues carry on in Nicaragua, whose public health officials report relatively few coronavirus cases. Many others have doubts."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628093049/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/sports/coronavirus-nicaragua-sports-events.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,C8: International travel controls,0,,"""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,E1: Income support,0,,"There is no evidence of income support. The Ortega gov continues to downplay the severity of the virus. ""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There is no evidence of debit relief. The Ortega gov continues to downplay the severity of the virus. ""Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615224607/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Nicaragua’s health ministry continues to report that they are monitoring the situation. The health ministry has created a 24/7 hotline to call regarding COVID-19 in Nicaragua. To reach this hotline, you can call +50584189953."" Source: https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200616,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Government of Nicaragua has published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 43 it mentions the testing policy. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525223456/https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf There are not enough tests available even for those who exhibit symptoms: ""A lot of patients are coming to hospitals with data suggestive of COVID-19, both clinically and radiologically, but tests are not available"" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628094628/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/nicaragua-express-burials-hide-true-covid-19-scale-doctors-200519145757104.html " Nicaragua,NIC,20200629,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a ""singular strategy."" Under the ""singular strategy,"" Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709184816/https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200629,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a ""singular strategy."" Under the ""singular strategy,"" Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709184816/https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200629,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a ""singular strategy."" Under the ""singular strategy,"" Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709184816/https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200629,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a ""singular strategy."" Under the ""singular strategy,"" Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709184816/https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200629,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a ""singular strategy."" Under the ""singular strategy,"" Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709184816/https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200629,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a ""singular strategy."" Under the ""singular strategy,"" Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709184816/https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200629,C8: International travel controls,0,,"The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a ""singular strategy."" Under the ""singular strategy,"" Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709184816/https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html" Nicaragua,NIC,20200706,C1: School closing,3,1,"Academic break - Global Monitoring of School Closures caused by COVID-19 by UNESCO https://web.archive.org/web/20201206132529/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Nicaragua,NIC,20200707,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (ruling party) has decided to cancel a traditional massive event to celebrate the anniversary of the Popular Revolution (July 19). There is not such a thing as a nationwide's decision to cancel public events and meetings. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709190434/https://www.estrategiaynegocios.net/centroamericaymundo/1392738-330/nicaragua-acto-masivo-por-aniversario-de-revoluci%C3%B3n-sandinista-se-suspende-por-coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20200710,C8: International travel controls,0,,"The UK government travel website page states that flights to and from Nicaragua are currently limited, but there is no information about screening or quarantine upon arrival. http://web.archive.org/web/20200406202727/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20200714,C1: School closing,1,1,"Global Monitoring of School Closures caused by COVID-19 by UNESCO https://web.archive.org/web/20201206132529/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse Schools are fully open with precautionary measures in place though enforcement of those precautionary measures is weak and delayed https://web.archive.org/web/20201206132543/https://confidencial.com.ni/reopening-of-public-schools-in-nicaragua-despite-covid-19-danger/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200714,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Nicaraguan Ministry of Health issued an epidemiological resolution on July 14 in which it asks travellers to present a negative coronavirus test result as a requirement to enter. The test should be no older than 72 hours. Nicaraguans attempting to return will be allowed to enter the country but they will be confined to a 14-days quarantine. Foreigners that test positive are not allowed to enter. These restrictions are in place until September 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200729004218/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/07/14/ministerio-de-salud-de-nicaragua-reforzara-control-epidemiologico-en-todos-los-puntos-de-ingreso-al-pais/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113858/https://todaynicaragua.com/airlines-push-back-resumption-of-flights-to-nicaragua/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200828,C1: School closing,0,,"Schools are fully open. Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse (unable to archive)" Nicaragua,NIC,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""The Nicaraguan government has yet to officially impose any domestic travel restrictions or national quarantine policies."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200904203131/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""The Nicaraguan government has yet to officially impose any domestic travel restrictions or national quarantine policies."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200904203131/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200907,C1: School closing,0,,"No closures http://web.archive.org/web/20200921190159/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Nicaragua,NIC,20200907,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No lockdown has been imposed as of this publication https://www.gzeromedia.com/hard-numbers-nicaraguas-unofficial-covid-death-toll-economic-pessimism-social-media-infodemic-pandemic-denialists (link not archivable) " Nicaragua,NIC,20200907,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in policy found" Nicaragua,NIC,20200907,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy found" Nicaragua,NIC,20200907,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found" Nicaragua,NIC,20200907,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy found" Nicaragua,NIC,20200907,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy found" Nicaragua,NIC,20200907,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Negative covid test required to enter http://web.archive.org/web/20200904203131/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20200907,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Downgraded as there is minimal covid information available on ministry website; reports that covid data from government is unreliable. http://web.archive.org/save/http://www.minsa.gob.ni/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200921204251/https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news-feature/2020/09/02/Nicaragua-conflict-political-unrest-poverty-coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20200907,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy found " Nicaragua,NIC,20201001,C1: School closing,0,,"No change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201001,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201001,C8: International travel controls,1,,"International visitors must present a negative COVID-19 certificate in order to enter the country. There is no evidence of a requirement to quarantine on arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013194602/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/entry-requirements" Nicaragua,NIC,20201023,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Until Oct. 23, 2020, The Nicaraguan government has not officially imposed any quarantine policies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025121521/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108070948/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change. " Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108074240/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change." Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change found." Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change found." Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Nicaragua’s health ministry continues to report that they are monitoring the situation. The health ministry has created a 24/7 hotline to call regarding COVID-19 in Nicaragua. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108074240/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/ Data from the Ministry of Health contrasted with data from the COVID-19 Citizen Observatory, a network of doctors and volunteers, which reported 2,780 deaths from pneumonia and other symptoms related to the coronavirus and 10,733 suspected cases. President Daniel Ortega said ""Nicaragua is one of the countries that has best handled the pandemic.” ""Here we have had several cases, hundreds of cases, and we have also had deaths from the pandemic, but we have launched systematic campaigns through the Ministry of Health to take the basic, minimal protective measures: handwashing, face masks, distancing,"" he said. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108075409/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/case-spike-brings-latin-america-to-its-knees-again/2013398" Nicaragua,NIC,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Wearing face masks is not required in Nicaragua. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108080111/https://sandbox.tripsguard.com/destination/nicaragua/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201103,C1: School closing,0,,"On November 3, World bank posted Nicaragua’s application for a COVID-19 funding to support the Ministry of education’s COVID-19 national response plan. The plan’s objectives are to support Ministry of education’s COVID-19 response programs conducive to reducing learning gaps; and develop socioemotional skills for vulnerable groups. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122084222/https://www.globalpartnership.org/sites/default/files/document/file/2020-11-application-program-document-covid-19-accelerated-funding-nicaragua.pdf" Nicaragua,NIC,20201109,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116154308/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116154308/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116154308/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116154308/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116154308/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116154308/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116154308/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201109,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116154308/https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2-2-2-2/" Nicaragua,NIC,20201117,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122082946/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122082946/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122082946/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122082946/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122082946/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122082946/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122082946/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201117,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122082946/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201123,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128135559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128135559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128135559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128135559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128135559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128135559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201129,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205093541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205093541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205093541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205093541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201129,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205093541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205093541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205093541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201129,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205093541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201206,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201206,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201206,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201206,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201206,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Nicaragua,NIC,20201206,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213140634/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200127,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Quote from policy brief from Health Minister Bruno Bruins: ""Deze casusdefinitie is opgesteld met het doel om laagdrempelig patiënten met het nieuwe coronavirus op te kunnen sporen. Als iemand verschijnselen vertoont zoals ademhalingsproblemen, longklachten of koorts binnen 14 dagen na terugkomst uit Wuhan of een nieuw gebied waar overdracht is gemeld of contact heeft gehad met een patiënt met 2019-nCoV wordt diagnostiek ingesteld."" summary: Tests will be conducted when a person has severe symptoms and has been in contact with an infected person or has been in a high-risk area within the last 14 days. source: https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/kamerstukken/2020/01/27/vervolgbrief-nieuw-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200227,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"First corona patient detected in the Netherlands. The GGD (municipal health services) and the RIVM (State Institute for Health and Environment) will conduct contract tracing for all confirmed cases. link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401101656/https://www.rivm.nl/nieuws/patient-met-nieuw-coronavirus-in-nederland" Netherlands,NLD,20200306,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"From 6 March, those in Noord-Brabant province with a cold who have a cough or fever like symptoms to avoid social contacts and are recommended to stay home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200322225039/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/06/covid-19-nieuwe-aanwijzing-voor-inwoners-noord-brabant " Netherlands,NLD,20200309,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Don't shake hands. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200310083115/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/09/hygienemaatregelen-van-belang-om-verspreiding-coronavirus-tegen-te-gaan" Netherlands,NLD,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Province of Noord-Brabant forbids events >1000 people. Also recommendation for smaller events to consider necessity. /web/20200322224929/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/10/sociale-terughoudendheid-in-brabant-tot-en-met-16-maart" Netherlands,NLD,20200312,C1: School closing,1,1,"Universities are advised to teach online. Schools stay open. /web/20200322224611/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland" Netherlands,NLD,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Government recommends that everyone works from home when possible. ""Maatregelen van 12 maart 2020. De maatregelen zijn: Iedereen in Nederland: blijf thuis bij klachten neusverkoudheid, hoesten, keelpijn of koorts. Mijd sociaal contact. Bel pas met huisarts als klachten verergeren. Bijeenkomsten met meer dan 100 personen worden in heel Nederland afgelast. Dat geldt ook voor publieke locaties zoals musea, concertzalen, theaters, sportclubs en sportwedstrijden. Mensen in heel Nederland wordt opgeroepen zoveel mogelijk thuis te werken of de werktijden te spreiden."" Source: https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland " Netherlands,NLD,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All events >100 people /web/20200322224611/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland" Netherlands,NLD,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings are restricted to <100 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200324181843/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland " Netherlands,NLD,20200312,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Guidelines are to stay have home if you have any symptoms of sickness and otherwise aim to stay at home generally see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200324181843/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland" Netherlands,NLD,20200312,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Try to avoid social contact. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200409080145/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/03/12/new-measures-to-stop-spread-of-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200312152750/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland" Netherlands,NLD,20200312,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Since 12 March, the goal of the government's contact tracing policy is no longer ""source location"". Instead, contact tracing is conducted to protect vulnerable groups, so the government health services provide specific information on contacts of infected people that fall into a high-risk group (seniors or people with pre-existing conditions). link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401102448/https://lci.rivm.nl/richtlijnen/covid-19" Netherlands,NLD,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Try to avoid social contact. /web/20200322224611/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland" Netherlands,NLD,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All restaurants and pubs close until at least 06/04, as well as fitnessclubs, sauna's, sexclubs, and coffeeshops. Rest of population recommended to work from home. /web/20200322224004/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/15/aanvullende-maatregelen-onderwijs-horeca-sport" Netherlands,NLD,20200315,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Stay home if you have any symptoms" Netherlands,NLD,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Until at least 06/04 all educational institutions close. /web/20200322224004/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/15/aanvullende-maatregelen-onderwijs-horeca-sport" Netherlands,NLD,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Stay home if you have any symptoms /web/20200322224611/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland" Netherlands,NLD,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Try to stay 1.5 meters away from other people https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/16/wat-betekent-afstand-houden-vanwege-het-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Stay home if you have any symptoms" Netherlands,NLD,20200317,E1: Income support,2,0,"17th March: 'Dutch government adopts package of new measures designed to save jobs and the economy.' 'Any company that expects to lose at least 20 per cent of its revenue may apply with the Employee Insurance Agency for an allowance that will enable it to pay its employees' wages for three months (up to a maximum of 90 per cent of the company's wage bill, depending on the loss of turnover). The Employee Insurance Agency will provide the company with an advance amounting to 80 per cent of the requested allowance. This will allow companies to keep paying their employees' salaries.' 'The government will implement a temporary scheme with relaxed rules to support independent contractors (including self-employed persons) and allow them to continue their operations. [...] Self-employed persons will have recourse to an expedited procedure allowing them to apply for additional income support, which will help them pay their costs of living for a three-month period. Under this scheme, their income will be topped up to the amount of the social minimum wage. ' https://web.archive.org/web/20200502150031/https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2020/03/19/coronavirus-dutch-government-adopts-package-of-new-measures-designed-to-save-jobs-and-the-economy" Netherlands,NLD,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Stay home if you have any symptoms /web/20200322224611/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland" Netherlands,NLD,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Stay home if you have any symptoms" Netherlands,NLD,20200319,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Non-EU citizens are banned from entering the country https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/netherlands-explains-travel-ban-for-foreign-travelers/ /web/20200322223635/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/18/nederland-sluit-de-grenzen-voor-mensen-van-buiten-europa" Netherlands,NLD,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Stay home if you have any symptoms /web/20200322224611/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland" Netherlands,NLD,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Stay home if you have any symptoms" Netherlands,NLD,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Stay home if you have any symptoms /web/20200322224611/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/03/12/nieuwe-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus-in-nederland" Netherlands,NLD,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Netherlands has brought in a ban on all organised gatherings until June 1 The tough new measures were announced by justice minister Ferd Grapperhaus at a news conference on Monday evening, following a meeting of the government’s crisis committee with health and security experts. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200412232110/https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/03/the-dutch-ban-gatherings-to-june-1-give-mayors-more-powers-bring-in-fines/ " Netherlands,NLD,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Government statement: everyone needs to stay at home, with small exceptions for groceries and a daily dose of fresh air. https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/03/23/aangescherpte-maatregelen-om-het-coronavirus-onder-controle-te-krijgen" Netherlands,NLD,20200328,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"'The Minister for Housing in the Netherlands has come to an agreement with landlords that tenants should not be evicted due to problems arising from the coronavirus pandemic.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200502161105/https://www.iamexpat.nl/housing/real-estate-news/government-rules-tenants-cannot-be-evicted-during-corona-crisis" Netherlands,NLD,20200331,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Trains operate according to an adjusted schedule https://www.ns.nl/en/featured/recommended/corona.html" Netherlands,NLD,20200407,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Health minister Hugo de Jonge announced that apps will be used to automate contact tracing, following ""the example set by South Korea and Singapore"". However, these apps are still being developed and privacy concerns have been raised, so this policy is not in effect yet. Source: https://nos.nl/artikel/2329754-apps-moeten-verspreiding-coronavirus-tegengaan-maar-hoe-zit-het-met-privacy.html" Netherlands,NLD,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Previously, gatherings of more than 100 people had been banned through April, though authorities had urged additional ""social distancing"" measures. https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-03-23/dutch-government-bans-public-gatherings-until-june-1-due-to-coronavirus The Netherlands on Tuesday extended by three months a ban on major public events, including professional sports and music festivals, until Sept. 1 to prevent a resurgence of coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/21/world/europe/21reuters-health-coronavirus-netherlands.html " Netherlands,NLD,20200421,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools to reopen in May https://nltimes.nl/2020/04/21/netherlands-will-open-primary-schools-may-lockdown-measures-continue" Netherlands,NLD,20200511,C1: School closing,2,1,"Elementary schools (basisscholen) have been reopened on 11 May. This includes elementary schools for children with special needs as well as daycares. Dutch government officials stated that this measure is being taken because young children are less likely to pass on the virus. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513084712/https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/politiek/artikel/5118331/we-mogen-steeds-meer-maar-wat-als-het-niet-goed-gaat https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/05/06/vermijd-drukte-houd-15-meter-afstand (Government pages cannot be archived)" Netherlands,NLD,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"So-called 'contactberoepen' (contact -professions) can be practiced again. This includes hairdressers, beauticians, and driving instructors for example. In addition, sport clubs are open again for anyone below 18. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513085834/https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/nederland/artikel/5117876/versoepeling-school-open-coronavirus https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/05/06/vermijd-drukte-houd-15-meter-afstand (government website does not allow archiving)" Netherlands,NLD,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Although the government still recommends that people stay at home as much as possible, this no longer seems to be a strict rule. Many sectors are reopening, which supports this interpretation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200513085834/https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/nederland/artikel/5117876/versoepeling-school-open-coronavirus https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/05/06/vermijd-drukte-houd-15-meter-afstand (gov website does not allow archiving)" Netherlands,NLD,20200528,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools have been ""open"" here in the Netherlands since 11 May. We are allowed half groups – our classes have between 28 and 32 pupils, so on a given day we can have groups of 15 children in each class. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.tes.com/news/coronavirus-how-dutch-schools-reopened-no-pupil-distancing" Netherlands,NLD,20200528,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Everyone in the Netherlands who has symptoms of COVID-19 can be tested. This is crucial to being able to track the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/basic-rules-for-everyone" Netherlands,NLD,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On June 1 2020, several measures were relaxed in the Netherlands. Buildings and other covered areas includes cafes, bars, restaurants, libraries, cinemas, theatres, concert halls, heritage sites, music schools, art centres and museums open to the public can now admit up to 30 people at a time inside, not counting staff. Outdoor seating areas in cafes, bars and restaurants have been reopened. Funerals, marriage ceremonies and religious or ideological gatherings may be held but must not exceed 30 people. Most people in contact-based roles are able to perform their jobs again. This includes driving instructors, health-related professionals (dieticians, masseurs, occupational therapists, prosthodontists, etc.), hair and beauty professionals (beauticians, hairdressers, pedicurists, etc.) and alternative medicine practitioners (acupuncturists and homeopaths, etc.). http://web.archive.org/web/20200610123042/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/05/28/press-conference-of-27-may-current-roadmap-of-measures-against-coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20200610124407/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life" Netherlands,NLD,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On June 1 2020, several measures were relaxed in the Netherlands. Buildings and other covered areas includes cafes, bars, restaurants, libraries, cinemas, theatres, concert halls, heritage sites, music schools, art centres and museums open to the public can now admit up to 30 people at a time inside, not counting staff. Outdoor seating areas in cafes, bars and restaurants have been reopened. There is no maximum number of people for outdoor seating areas, but all guests must sit at tables and people who do not live together must stay 1.5 metres apart. Funerals, marriage ceremonies and religious or ideological gatherings may be held but must not exceed 30 people. People must always stay 1.5 metres apart. Other indoor gatherings with more than 30 people are permitted in these 2 cases only: gatherings required by law, such as parliamentary and municipal council meetings and some shareholders’ meetings, can be held online. Physical gatherings are permitted but must not exceed 100 people. Participants must stay at least 1.5 metres away from one another; gatherings necessary to ensure the continued daily operation of institutions, businesses and other organisations are permitted but must not exceed 100 people. Participants must stay at least 1.5 metres away from one another. From 1 June young people aged 13 to 18 are also allowed to take part in organised sports activities outdoors under the supervision of sports clubs or professionals, without keeping a distance of 1.5 metres. This is already the case for children aged 12 and under. Competitions and matches remain prohibited. There is no maximum number of people for gatherings in homes. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610124407/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life http://web.archive.org/web/20200610123042/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/05/28/press-conference-of-27-may-current-roadmap-of-measures-against-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200601,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On June 1 2020, several measures were relaxed in the Netherlands. From 1 June, public transport in the Netherlands is running again (more or less) according to the 'normal' timetable. However, public transport is still recommended only for essential travel and as of June 1, all passengers aged 13 and over will be required to wear a non-medical face mask on buses, metros, trams, ferries, water-buses and trains. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610125934/https://9292.nl/en/news/news-items/public-transportation-and-the-corona-virus http://web.archive.org/web/20200610124407/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life http://web.archive.org/web/20200610130126/https://www.vcktravel.nl/en/news-en/train-traffic-back-to-normal-schedule/" Netherlands,NLD,20200601,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On June 1 2020, several measures were relaxed in the Netherlands. From 1 June, anyone with mild symptoms that may point to coronavirus will be able to phone a national hotline and make an appointment to be tested by the municipal health service (GGD). Loss of smell or taste have been added to the list of symptoms that may point to a coronavirus infection. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610123042/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/05/28/press-conference-of-27-may-current-roadmap-of-measures-against-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200601,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On June 1st capacity for contact tracing was expanded in line with the expanded testing capacity to cover everyone who has symptoms. Complete contact tracing will be done for everyone who has tested positive for Covid-19. file:///Users/ingridjohansen/Downloads/Testen_Bron-Contact_EN.pdf https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/05/face-masks-testing-and-an-app-what-the-dutch-are-doing/" Netherlands,NLD,20200601,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From 1 June 2020 public transport is running more as normal and as of June 1 2020, all passengers aged 13 and over will be required to wear a non-medical face mask on buses, metros, trams, ferries, water-buses and trains. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610125934/https://9292.nl/en/news/news-items/public-transportation-and-the-corona-virus http://web.archive.org/web/20200610124407/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life http://web.archive.org/web/20200610130126/https://www.vcktravel.nl/en/news-en/train-traffic-back-to-normal-schedule/" Netherlands,NLD,20200608,C1: School closing,2,1,"From 8 June, primary schools opened for all pupils for the full school day. They had been open only for half of pupils at a time. Out-of-school care (BSO) reopened fully on 8 June and children are able to attend on their regular days again. From 8 June emergency childcare is only available for the children of healthcare professionals working evening, night or weekend shifts (until 1 July). Secondary schools, including special secondary schools, are open. Schools for secondary vocational education (MBO) will be able to open for tests and practical training from 15 June. Similarly, institutions for higher professional education (HBO) and universities will be allowed to reopen for exams, practical training and to provide support to vulnerable students as of 15 June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610132121/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life" Netherlands,NLD,20200615,C1: School closing,1,1,"As of 15 June 2020, all schools and universities in the Netherlands are open. This completes the gradual opening up of the school system. However colleges and universities are still recommended to teach as much as possible on-line. Only a limited amount of educational activities can take place in colleges and universities, such as exams. http://web.archive.org/web/20200618195856/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/ouders-scholieren-en-studenten-kinderopvang-en-onderwijs/hogescholen-en-universiteiten-hoger-onderwijs" Netherlands,NLD,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 15 June 2020, the Dutch can travel to 16 countries within the EU/Schengen for summer holidays. The countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Estonia, France, Iceland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Existing travel restrictions into the Netherlands for non-EU citizens have been extended until July 1 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200618194936/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/06/15/nederlanders-kunnen-weer-op-vakantie-in-16-europese-landen http://web.archive.org/web/20200618193140/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/06/15/nederland-verlengt-de-grenssluiting-voor-mensen-van-buiten-europa" Netherlands,NLD,20200701,C1: School closing,1,1,"As of 1 July 2020, the emergency care of children for all parents that was in place in connection with corona will stop. From 1 July, pupils will no longer need to stay 1.5 metres from each other. This applies to all secondary school pupils, regardless of their age. http://web.archive.org/web/20200702105335/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life http://web.archive.org/web/20200702075931/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/06/30/wat-verandert-er-per-1-juli-2020" Netherlands,NLD,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of July 1st almost all sectors of Dutch society are open again, including gyms/sports clubs, saunas, sex workers and casinos - the last remaining sectors of society that had been closed. Only discos and nightclubs remain closed until September 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20200702105335/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life http://web.archive.org/web/20200702075931/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/06/30/wat-verandert-er-per-1-juli-2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200702103813/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/vraag-en-antwoord/persconferentie-coronavirus-nieuwe-regels-per-1-juli-2020-in-eenvoudige-taal " Netherlands,NLD,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"As of July 1st, public events that require a permit are once again allowed in the Netherlands. However they need authorisation (permit) and people still need to keep 1.5 meters distance, make a reservation and be asked if they have symptoms of covid. As of July 1st, spectators will be permitted at matches and competitions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200702105335/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life " Netherlands,NLD,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As of July 1st there is no longer a maximum placed on the number of people in places like restaurants, cinemas, theatres, museums and libraries as long as you make a reservation and you are asked if you have any symptoms. For public gatherings where there is no reservation / no pre-entry health check / no fixed seat- gatherings outside there is a maximum of 250 people and for private gatherings inside there is a maximum of 100 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200702105335/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life http://web.archive.org/web/20200702103813/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/vraag-en-antwoord/persconferentie-coronavirus-nieuwe-regels-per-1-juli-2020-in-eenvoudige-taal" Netherlands,NLD,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As of July 1st people can move about in the Netherlands freely- all sectors are open including public events except for nightclubs. However people should stay home if they show any symptoms of Covid 19 and are still encouraged to work from home if possible, avoid peak hours on public transport and avoid busy areas if possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20200702105335/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life " Netherlands,NLD,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of July 1st people can move about in the Netherlands freely- all sectors are open including public events except for nightclubs. However people should stay home if they show any symptoms of Covid 19 and are still encouraged to work from home if possible, avoid peak hours on public transport and avoid busy areas if possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20200702105335/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life " Netherlands,NLD,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 1 July 2020, the Netherlands has lifted the travel ban for travellers who reside permanently in the following countries: Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. http://web.archive.org/web/20200702103342/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/06/30/nederland-heft-inreisverbod-op-voor-selecte-groep-landen " Netherlands,NLD,20200707,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Government announcement that as of 27 July there will be an easing of entry into the Netherlands from individuals from third countries currently 'banned' if they can prove to be in a long term relationship with someone in the Netherlands. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716163324/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/07/16/grapperhaus-versoepelt-regeling-langeafstandsrelaties" Netherlands,NLD,20200710,E1: Income support,2,0,"Government announcement on 10 July: The Temporary Bridging Scheme for Flexible Workers (TOFA) will be extended until Sunday July 26. Flex workers, on-call and temporary workers with loss of income due to corona are given two weeks longer to apply for financial compensation from the state. http://web.archive.org/web/20200713145006/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/07/10/tegemoetkomingsregeling-flexwerkers-twee-weken-langer-open" Netherlands,NLD,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Same rules remain in place as announced as of July 1st 2020 by the government. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716164554/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life" Netherlands,NLD,20200803,C1: School closing,1,1,"Same rules apply. Schools are open and as of 1 July, pupils no longer need to stay 1.5 metres from each other. This applies to all secondary school pupils, regardless of their age. In the new school year, secondary schools will be able to provide the regular number of teaching hours to all pupils. For secondary schools, universities and HBO: Lectures and classes continue to be staggered over the week and day, to spread the number of students travelling to and from their institution by public transport. Teaching is organised so that students do not or hardly have to commute by public transport during peak hours. " Netherlands,NLD,20200803,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Rules remain unchanged: All sectors of society are open with the exception of discos and nightclubs that remain closed until September 1. Also, Singing along at concerts or church services, for example, is not allowed. https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life" Netherlands,NLD,20200803,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Same rules apply. The ban on events that require a permit was lifted from 1 July. It is up to local authorities to decide whether event organisers can ensure attendees can stay 1.5 metres apart and if other specific conditions apply. Public events are permitted subject to being able to maintain social distancing. At outdoor locations where there is a continuous flow of people, such as shopping streets, zoos or fairs, no maximum number of people applies. At outdoor locations where there is not a continuous flow of people, no maximum number of people applies provided that they have made reservations, undergone a pre-entry health check and have their own seat. Spectators were permitted at matches and competitions as of 1 July. https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life " Netherlands,NLD,20200803,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Rules remain unchanged: For public gatherings where there is no reservation / no pre-entry health check / no fixed seat- gatherings outside there is a maximum of 250 people and for gatherings inside there is a maximum of 100 people. Social distancing applies. https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life https://www.containmentnu.nl/en/articles/timeline" Netherlands,NLD,20200803,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. Public transport time table back to usual amount since June 1st combined with mandatory wearing of face masks. " Netherlands,NLD,20200803,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in rules. People should stay home if they show any symptoms of Covid 19 and are still encouraged to work from home if possible, avoid peak hours on public transport and avoid busy areas if possible. https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life " Netherlands,NLD,20200803,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. People are around to move around the Netherlands freely however it is recommended to avoid public transport at peak hours. https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life" Netherlands,NLD,20200803,C8: International travel controls,3,,"External borders remain closed (with some specific exceptions to the Netherlands and the other Schengen countries as well as the United Kingdom to people from outside the EU whose journey is not essential. Entry from several countries within the EU (for example Sweden) now require a 2 week house quarantine if entering the Netherlands. Latest update: Travellers from Sweden, Romania, Bulgaria, 2 areas in Spain (Segrià and La Mariña-Lugo) and 1 area in Portugal (Vale do Tejo, this includes Lisbon) and 1 area in the United Kingdom (Leicester), are strongly advised to self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival in the Netherlands. https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/travel-and-holidays/visiting-the-netherlands" Netherlands,NLD,20200803,E1: Income support,2,0,"Rules remain in place. For employers support remains in place to ensure that they can continue to pay their employees (the scheme is called 'NOW'). The aim of the second NOW application period is to preserve as many jobs as possible. The second NOW application period started on Monday 6 July. Until 31 August 2020, employers can again apply for a NOW allowance. This allows them to continue paying their employees. The second NOW compensation is for a period of 4 months covering June-September 2020. However applications for support for temporary workers (students with a side job, temporary workers or people with zero hour contracts) ended on July 27th. Due to the corona crisis, the Temporary Bridging Scheme for Flexible Workers (TOFA) was created. The TOFA was intended for flex workers who have lost at least half of their income and who cannot receive benefits. https://www.uwv.nl/werkgevers/overige-onderwerpen/now/tweede-aanvraagperiode-now/index.aspx https://www.uwv.nl/particulieren/overige-onderwerpen/tofa/index.aspx" Netherlands,NLD,20200803,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Since March 2020, support has been provided by the government to ensure no one is evicted during the 'Corona crisis.' It was agreed that there would be no non-consensual house sales before 1 July 2020, apart from very limited exceptions such as the tenant carrying on illegal activities; and mortgage lenders will collaborate with homeowners/borrowers for practical solutions such as the deferral of mortgage payments (until July 1st). Legislation (Temporary Act on the Extension of Temporary Tenancy Agreements) was enacted in April 2020 that allowed a temporary lease contract to be extended for a short period during this crisis, so that those with an ending temporary lease will not be forced to move during an already difficult time. Applications ended on July 1st however coverage is provided until September 1 2020 if the application and agreement were reached between tenant and landlord before July 1 2020. https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=348de93f-4c5f-4b1d-9a5c-13b8288841e7 https://expathousingnetwork.nl/blog/tenant-protection-during-covid-19" Netherlands,NLD,20200803,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Rules remain unchanged. Since 1 June, anyone with mild symptoms that may point to coronavirus will be able to phone a national hotline and make an appointment to be tested by the municipal health service (GGD) https://www.rivm.nl/en/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/testing-for-covid-19" Netherlands,NLD,20200803,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Situation remains the same since June 1st when capacity for contact tracing was expanded in line with the expanded testing capacity to cover everyone who has symptoms. Complete contact tracing will be done for everyone who has tested positive for Covid-19. file:///Users/ingridjohansen/Downloads/Testen_Bron-Contact_EN.pdf https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/05/face-masks-testing-and-an-app-what-the-dutch-are-doing/" Netherlands,NLD,20200805,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Related note: As of the 5th August 2020 the wearing of face masks was compulsory in certain areas of particular cities, for instance in Amsterdam. This was a decision made by local authorities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812125907/https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/practical-info/corona-virus" Netherlands,NLD,20200805,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Related note: As of the 5th August 2020 the wearing of face masks was compulsory on public transport in particular cities, for instance in Rotterdam. This was a decision made by local authorities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720133430/https://en.rotterdam.info/visitors-info/aditional-measures-coronavirus/" Netherlands,NLD,20200805,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"As of the 5th August 2020 the wearing of face masks was compulsory on public transport in particular cities, for instance in Rotterdam. This was a decision made by local authorities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720133430/https://en.rotterdam.info/visitors-info/aditional-measures-coronavirus/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200831131536/https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/news/face-mask-mandatory-parts-amsterdam/" Netherlands,NLD,20200806,C1: School closing,1,1,"On the 6th August 2020 the Government of the Netherlands announced slight changes to nationwide measures. With respect to educational institutions, the announcement stated: ""Educational institutions should hold orientation activities online wherever possible. In-person activities can only take place in small groups and must be informative in nature. Study associations (‘studieverenigingen’) and student sports clubs can only hold in-person activities if these are necessary to introduce students to their chosen programme of study or sport. Such activities can only take place in small groups and must end by 22.00 at the latest. No alcohol may be consumed. The governing body of the educational institution in question and the head of the relevant safety region must give permission for such activities to take place. Student societies (‘studentenverenigingen’) are not permitted to hold in-person recruitment or orientation activities."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812124744/https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2020/08/06/regaining-control-over-coronavirus-with-local-measures" Netherlands,NLD,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change to nationwide policies, in that discos and nightclubs remain closed. On the 6th August 2020 the Government of the Netherlands announced a change to the coronavirus policy that devolved more power to local authorities. This granted local authorities with the capacity to limit the opening times of eating and drinking establishments, and close shopping centres. Yet, instances of this occurring (e.g. in the relatively more affected Rotterdam and Amsterdam) have not yet been identified. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812124744/https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2020/08/06/regaining-control-over-coronavirus-with-local-measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200720133430/https://en.rotterdam.info/visitors-info/aditional-measures-coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200812125907/https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/practical-info/corona-virus " Netherlands,NLD,20200806,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On the 6th August 2020 the Government of the Netherlands announced a change to the coronavirus policy that devolved more power to local authorities. This granted local authorities with the capacity to ban ""large-scale gatherings, for example banning spectators at football matches or sports training sessions"". Hence, it is up to local authorities to decide whether event organisers can ensure attendees can stay 1.5 metres apart. For instance, in Amsterdam this led to the recommendation to ""Avoid busy places and consider visiting regions or cities that are not part of the regular tourist hotspots. Leave if you notice it is becoming difficult to keep a distance of 1.5 metres"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812124744/https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2020/08/06/regaining-control-over-coronavirus-with-local-measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200812125907/https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/practical-info/corona-virus " Netherlands,NLD,20200806,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change to policy at governmental level. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812124744/https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2020/08/06/regaining-control-over-coronavirus-with-local-measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200812125907/https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/plan-your-trip/practical-info/corona-virus" Netherlands,NLD,20200806,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change to policy. It remains the case that there are two categories for countries entering the Netherlands. ""The first category concerns residents of countries for which the EU travel ban has been lifted. The inhabitants of this category of countries can enter Europe and the Schengen area, including the United Kingdom, regardless of the purpose of travel. The second category concerns residents of those countries for which the EU travel ban has not yet been lifted. Residents of these countries therefore do not yet have access to Europe (all EU and Schengen Member States and the UK), unless they fall under one of the exemption categories."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812131218/https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/travel-and-residence/visas-for-the-netherlands/qas-travel-restrictions-for-the-netherlands " Netherlands,NLD,20200817,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools have begun to reopen again. The following measures are being implemented: Since children play a minor role in the spread of the virus, the 1.5 metre measure is less strict for young children: * Children up to and including 12 years of age do not have to keep 1.5 metres apart from each other and from adults. * Young people aged 13 until 18 years old (i.e. 17 years old and younger) do not have to stay 1.5 metres apart from each other. In secondary schools, this applies to all pupils, regardless of their age. * In secondary vocational education (MBO) and higher education, all students should stay 1.5 metres apart, regardless of their age; * Since adults play a greater role in the spread of the novel coronavirus, teachers need to stay 1.5 metres apart from others whenever possible. Some schools are requiring older students to wear masks in corridors due to lack of space. Schools are also being urged to make sure that they have proper ventilation. Extra hygiene measures have also been put in place. In addition, children must stay at home in case someone in their household tests positive and until they are authorized to returned to school. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812124744/https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2020/08/06/regaining-control-over-coronavirus-with-local-measures https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/08/coronavirus-in-the-netherlands-what-you-need-to-know-update-august-19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200822174017/https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-53640249 http://web.archive.org/web/20200819180114/https://www.rivm.nl/en/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/children-and-covid-19 " Netherlands,NLD,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""""Parties, drinks and other events involving large groups of people should preferably be held in hospitality venues where there is more space and guests have an allocated seat, can register their contact details and must confirm they have no symptoms. Guests should have at least 1.5 metres between them and physical contact should be avoided. The government would ask venue hire companies and restaurant, bar and café owners and managers to make sure the rules are being complied with, if that is not already the case. There will be a greater focus on this in terms of enforcement too."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822163949/https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2020/08/18/let-s-keep-coronavirus-out" Netherlands,NLD,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""The most significant new measure is that the government strongly and urgently advises people to limit the number of guests they receive at home to a maximum of six (excluding children under 13). This includes both indoors and in outdoor spaces like gardens. Guests should also be asked whether they have any symptoms and if so, they should not attend. It goes without saying that people should always stay 1.5 metres away from each other."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822163949/https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2020/08/18/let-s-keep-coronavirus-out" Netherlands,NLD,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In the press conference, that took place on August 18, the Dutch Prime Minister advised everyone to work from home whenever possible, even after September 1. If one has recently travelled to a region that has an orange travel advisory due to coronavirus, or has been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, that person should self-quarantine. The quarantine period was reduced from 14 days to 10 days. In addition, anyone with symptoms should stay at home and get tested. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822163949/https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2020/08/18/let-s-keep-coronavirus-out" Netherlands,NLD,20200818,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Dutch government has recently added several more countries, as well as parts of France and Spain, to its orange advisory list, meaning all but essential travel should be avoided. People returning from an orange zone are being offered a free coronavirus test at Schiphol airport and are urged to go into quarantine for 10 days, or until they have the all clear."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822163949/https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2020/08/18/let-s-keep-coronavirus-out https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/08/coronavirus-in-the-netherlands-what-you-need-to-know-update-august-19/" Netherlands,NLD,20200818,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Rules remain unchanged. Everyone with symptoms should stay at home and get tested. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822165928/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands" Netherlands,NLD,20200818,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Rules remain unchanged. If someone tests positive, the GGD will carry out source and contact tracing to ensure the government has a clearer picture of the virus in the in the country. This measure will allow them to take fast, targeted action to prevent the virus spreads further. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200822165928/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands" Netherlands,NLD,20200828,E1: Income support,2,0,"The government announced on 28 August 2020 a major expansion of the economic package in relation to covid-19. The package extends the current support, much of which was scheduled to end on either August 31 or September 31 2020, until July 1st 2021. The measures in this package amount to around € 11 billion in additional expenditure and € 1.5 billion in early investment. This includes: - Extending the Temporary Emergency Bridging Measure for Employment (NOW) that allows entrepreneurs to be reimbursed up to 90% of their wage costs. NOW 3.0 will take effect as of October 1 2020 and will be applicable until July 1st 2021. The support over 9 months (October 1 2020 - July 1 20201) has a gradual reduction in reimbursement percentages: from 80% to 70% to 60%. The minimum loss of turnover to be able to claim the scheme will increase from 20% to 30% from the second period. - Extension of the Tozo (income support self-employed) up to 30 June 2021. This is the scheme to support entrepreneurs during the corona crisis. The scheme is for self-employed persons. Tozo 3 that takes effect on October 1, 2020. - Extension of the TVL (allowance for fixed costs for SMEs). The tax-free allowance will continue and the maximum amount per company per three months will be increased to 90,000 euros. The scheme will be extended three times for three months until June 30, 2021 and will be gradually phased out during that period, so that entrepreneurs have time and space to adapt. - Additional, expanded or more accessible lending and guarantees to small and medium-sized companies for sufficient liquidity (BMKB-C, GO-C and KKC) will remain available after October 1, 2020. - Entrepreneurs can apply for tax deferment until October 1, 2020. The postponement will therefore expire on 1 January 2021 at the latest. - In total, the cabinet is allocating more than 1 billion euros for an additional social package that will help support people who may lose their jobs or who need retraining. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831130752/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/08/28/kabinet-verlengt-coronasteun-banen-en-economie-tot-en-met-2021 http://web.archive.org/web/20200831132719/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-financiele-regelingen/overzicht-financiele-regelingen/now/veranderingen-per-1-oktober http://web.archive.org/web/20200831132957/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-financiele-regelingen/overzicht-financiele-regelingen/tozo " Netherlands,NLD,20200831,C1: School closing,1,1,"Government confirms that as of Monday 31 August 2020 all schools (primary and secondary) are fully open in netherlands after the summer holidays. The rules include washing your hands regularly, staying at home with complaints and having them tested. A distance of a meter and a half between students is not necessary, in secondary schools, it is preferred between students and adults. Masks are not necessary. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902190559/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/08/31/alle-scholen-weer-open" Netherlands,NLD,20200831,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam have announced that they will no longer require face masks in certain parts of the city, a policy that had started on 5 August and was meant to go until the end of August as an 'experiment.' Both cities said they will wait until the results of the experiment whether to see if they reintroduce face masks. https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2020/08/amsterdam-and-rotterdam-stop-requiring-face-masks-in-busy-places/" Netherlands,NLD,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Policies remain unchanged. Government press conference confirmed 6 months after start of Covid epidemic in the Netherlands there are no plans to change further the rules. Discos and night clubs must remain closed until further notice. http://web.archive.org/web/20200902185511/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/01/kabinet-staat-stil-bij-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Policies remain unchanged. Government press conference confirmed 6 months after start of Covid epidemic in the Netherlands there are no plans to change further the rules. All children go to school and day care. Discos and night clubs must remain closed until further notice. And the ban on 'cheering' continues (at sports events, demonstrations etc.) http://web.archive.org/web/20200902185511/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/01/kabinet-staat-stil-bij-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Policies remain unchanged. Government press conference on September 1st 2020 confirmed 6 months after start of Covid epidemic in the Netherlands there are no plans to change further the rules. Maximum 6 persons in a private gathering (excluding children). If there is fixed seating, reservation and 1.5 meters distance there is no maximum number. Otherwise (with no reservation) it is maximum 100 people sitting inside with fixed seats and 250 people sitting outside in fixed seating. (In Dutch): http://web.archive.org/web/20200902185706/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/publicaties/2020/09/01/corona---de-maatregelen-per-1-september http://web.archive.org/web/20200902185511/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/01/kabinet-staat-stil-bij-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Policies remain unchanged. Government press conference on September 1st 2020 confirmed 6 months after start of Covid epidemic in the Netherlands there are no plans to change further the rules. Everyone is encouraged to work 'as much as possible' from home. (In Dutch): http://web.archive.org/web/20200902185706/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/publicaties/2020/09/01/corona---de-maatregelen-per-1-september http://web.archive.org/web/20200902185511/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/01/kabinet-staat-stil-bij-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200901,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Policies remain unchanged. Government press conference on September 1st 2020 confirmed 6 months after start of Covid epidemic in the Netherlands there are no plans to change further the rules. If you return from vacation or arrive from a country that is labelled as 'orange' you need to self-quarantine for 10 days. (In Dutch): http://web.archive.org/web/20200902185706/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/publicaties/2020/09/01/corona---de-maatregelen-per-1-september http://web.archive.org/web/20200902185511/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/01/kabinet-staat-stil-bij-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Policies remain unchanged. Government press conference on September 1st 2020 confirmed 6 months after start of Covid epidemic in the Netherlands there are no plans to change further the rules. Wearing of masks is required in public transportation, taxis but also in private cars where there is more than one household in the car. (In Dutch): http://web.archive.org/web/20200902185706/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/publicaties/2020/09/01/corona---de-maatregelen-per-1-september http://web.archive.org/web/20200902185511/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/01/kabinet-staat-stil-bij-maatregelen-tegen-verspreiding-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200910,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy. The government and municipalities continue their information campaign and reminders to the public to socially distance for example through the radio. On 10 September 2020 the government announced that on 6 October 2020 they will kick off a new campaign called ""pay attention to each other."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200910184716/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/10/6-oktober-aftrap-periode-aandacht-voor-elkaar" Netherlands,NLD,20200914,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Government announced that there will be some easing of restrictions on the ban on entry as of September 14 2020 for top athletes - meaning that they can enter the Netherlands with authorisation even if they are coming from countries that are banned from entry to the Netherlands due to Covid-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200914184837/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/09/11/uitzonderingen-inreisverbod-nederland-onder-strikte-voorwaarden" Netherlands,NLD,20200920,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of 20 September 2020, new regional corona rules have been implemented in the regions of Amsterdam-Amstelland, Rotterdam-Rijnmond, Haaglanden, Utrecht, Kennemerland and Hollands Midden. The key change is that in these areas, cafes, bars and restaurants are not permitted to have any new guests as of midnight, at which time the music has to be turned off and all guests have to leave by 01.00 a.m. In addition there is a new maximum of 50 persons at any event whether indoor or outdoor. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921142001/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/18/nieuwe-regionale-maatregelen-om-het-virus-in-te-dammen" Netherlands,NLD,20200920,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"As of 20 September 2020, new regional corona rules have been implemented in the regions of Amsterdam-Amstelland, Rotterdam-Rijnmond, Haaglanden, Utrecht, Kennemerland and Hollands Midden. In particular there is a ban on gatherings of more than 50 persons. This applies, for example, to parties, drinks and outings for groups of this size. This applies both indoors and outdoors. There are a number of exceptions to this rule, such as demonstrations, religious gatherings, funerals, and dance and theater practices. There is also a duty to report for meetings with more than 50 people. This applies, for example, to publicly accessible concerts in a park. An exception to this duty to report applies for, for example, occasions with a catering permit, religious gatherings, (supermarkets) markets, shops, libraries, cultural institutions and comparable locations where there is a flow of visitors. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921142001/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/18/nieuwe-regionale-maatregelen-om-het-virus-in-te-dammen" Netherlands,NLD,20200920,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As of 20 September 2020, new regional corona rules have been implemented in the regions of Amsterdam-Amstelland, Rotterdam-Rijnmond, Haaglanden, Utrecht, Kennemerland and Hollands Midden. In particular there is a ban on gatherings of more than 50 persons. This applies, for example, to parties, drinks and outings for groups of this size. This applies both indoors and outdoors. There are a number of exceptions to this rule, such as demonstrations, religious gatherings, funerals, and dance and theater practices. There is also a duty to report for meetings with more than 50 people. This applies, for example, to publicly accessible concerts in a park. An exception to this duty to report applies for, for example, occasions with a catering permit, religious gatherings, (supermarkets) markets, shops, libraries, cultural institutions and comparable locations where there is a flow of visitors. The rule of maximum 6 visitors in in a private gathering remains. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921142001/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/18/nieuwe-regionale-maatregelen-om-het-virus-in-te-dammen" Netherlands,NLD,20200921,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As of 21 September: Care and education personnel can have themselves tested with priority. They are tested in the morning as much as possible so that they can get the test result in the evening. This arrangement is temporary. As soon as the laboratory capacity meets the test demand again, it is no longer necessary to test groups with priority. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921141854/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/18/vanaf-21-september-met-voorrang-testen-mogelijk-voor-zorg-en-onderwijspersoneel" Netherlands,NLD,20200924,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Rules remain unchanged. Public transport is open and operating as normal. However everyone has to wear a face mask and people are encouraged where possible to avoid peak travel hours, keep 1.5 meters distance and travel via bike if possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924155651/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/verkeer-en-openbaar-vervoer/openbaar-vervoer " Netherlands,NLD,20200927,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of 27 September 2020, the regional corona rules that had already been implemented since 20 September 2020 in the regions of Amsterdam-Amstelland, Rotterdam-Rijnmond, Haaglanden, Utrecht, Kennemerland and Hollands Midden, are extended to the following additional 8 regions: Brabant-North; Brabant Southeast; Flevoland; Gelderland-South; Gooi and Vechtstreek; Groningen; Zaanstreek-Waterland; South Holland South. The key change is that in these areas, cafes, bars and restaurants are not permitted to have any new guests as of midnight, at which time the music has to be turned off and all guests have to leave by 01.00 a.m. In addition there is a new maximum of 50 persons at any event whether indoor or outdoor. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928144044/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/25/meer-regio%E2%80%99s-met-maatregelen-om-het-virus-in-te-dammen" Netherlands,NLD,20200927,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"As of 27 September 2020, the regional corona rules that had already been implemented since 20 September 2020 in the regions of Amsterdam-Amstelland, Rotterdam-Rijnmond, Haaglanden, Utrecht, Kennemerland and Hollands Midden, are extended to the following additional 8 regions: Brabant-North; Brabant Southeast; Flevoland; Gelderland-South; Gooi and Vechtstreek; Groningen; Zaanstreek-Waterland; South Holland South. This applies, for example, to parties, drinks and outings for groups of this size. This applies both indoors and outdoors. There are a number of exceptions to this rule, such as demonstrations, religious gatherings, funerals, and dance and theater practices. There is also a duty to report for meetings with more than 50 people. This applies, for example, to publicly accessible concerts in a park. An exception to this duty to report applies for, for example, occasions with a catering permit, religious gatherings, (supermarkets) markets, shops, libraries, cultural institutions and comparable locations where there is a flow of visitors. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928144044/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/25/meer-regio%E2%80%99s-met-maatregelen-om-het-virus-in-te-dammen" Netherlands,NLD,20200927,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As of 27 September 2020, the regional corona rules that had already been implemented since 20 September 2020 in the regions of Amsterdam-Amstelland, Rotterdam-Rijnmond, Haaglanden, Utrecht, Kennemerland and Hollands Midden, are extended to the following additional 8 regions: Brabant-North; Brabant Southeast; Flevoland; Gelderland-South; Gooi and Vechtstreek; Groningen; Zaanstreek-Waterland; South Holland South. his applies, for example, to parties, drinks and outings for groups of this size. This applies both indoors and outdoors. There are a number of exceptions to this rule, such as demonstrations, religious gatherings, funerals, and dance and theater practices. There is also a duty to report for meetings with more than 50 people. This applies, for example, to publicly accessible concerts in a park. An exception to this duty to report applies for, for example, occasions with a catering permit, religious gatherings, (supermarkets) markets, shops, libraries, cultural institutions and comparable locations where there is a flow of visitors. The rule of maximum 6 visitors in in a private gathering remains. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928144044/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/25/meer-regio%E2%80%99s-met-maatregelen-om-het-virus-in-te-dammen" Netherlands,NLD,20200928,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Government announced on 28 September 2020 continued support to help poor households with debt and poverty. The government is supporting the ability of the municipality to handle a much higher level of debt counselling for poor families. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928144349/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/28/extra-geld-voor-versterken-gemeentelijke-aanpak-schulden-en-armoede" Netherlands,NLD,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"During a national press conference, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Minister of Health Hugo de Jonge announced new national measures that come into effect on Tuesday 29 September at 18.00 and will be in force for at least the next 3 weeks. The new measures include: - Working from home will remain the norm, unless this is absolutely impossible. If an infection occurs at a place of work, the workplace in question can be closed down for 14 days. - Sports clubhouses will be closed. - Indoor spaces with a continuous flow of visitors, such as historic buildings, libraries and museums must operate using reservations on the basis of time slots. This does not apply to retail stores and markets. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008115110/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/09/28/additional-measures-to-combat-the-spread-of-coronavirus " Netherlands,NLD,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"During a national press conference, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Minister of Health Hugo de Jonge announced new national measures that come into effect on Tuesday 29 September at 18.00 and will be in force for at least the next 3 weeks. The new measures include: - No more than 4 people can form a group in buildings other than someone's home (where the limit is 3). - The number of people in one room is limited to 30 people. Outdoors the limit is 40 people. Exceptions are in place for certain events such as religious events or sports events. However, there are no exceptions mentioned for other types of public events and this in effect bans most public events both indoors and outdoors. Therefore, upgraded to 2G. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008115110/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/09/28/additional-measures-to-combat-the-spread-of-coronavirus " Netherlands,NLD,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"During a national press conference, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Minister of Health Hugo de Jonge announced new national measures that come into effect on Tuesday 29 September at 18.00 and will be in force for at least the next 3 weeks. The new measures include: - You can host no more than 3 guests in your home, garden or on your balcony. This is in addition to members of your own household and does not include children under the age of 13. - In other buildings, no more than 4 people can form a group. This does not include children under the age of 13. This means that a single household or 4 people (maximum) – excluding children – can make a reservation at a cinema or restaurant. - The number of people in one room is limited to 30 people. This includes children under 13 but excludes staff. While there are a number of exceptions for private events (including funerals, and youth group meetings), there are restrictions qualifying for a 4 definitively in place. Hence, 4G maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008115110/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/09/28/additional-measures-to-combat-the-spread-of-coronavirus " Netherlands,NLD,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"During a national press conference, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Minister of Health Hugo de Jonge announced new national measures that come into effect on Tuesday 29 September at 18.00 and will be in force for at least the next 3 weeks. The new measures include: - Working from home will remain the norm, unless this is absolutely impossible. - The advice is to keep travel to a minimum. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008115110/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/09/28/additional-measures-to-combat-the-spread-of-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"During a national press conference, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Minister of Health Hugo de Jonge announced new national measures that come into effect on Tuesday 29 September at 18.00 and will be in force for at least the next 3 weeks. The new measures include: - Advice is to ""keep travel to a minimum."" Hence, upgraded to 1G. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008115110/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/09/28/additional-measures-to-combat-the-spread-of-coronavirus " Netherlands,NLD,20201001,E1: Income support,2,0,"Since 1 Oct 2020 the govt policy ""NOW3"" is in force: over the course of 3 times 3 months, until July 2021, people receive income support of 80%, 70% and 60% respectively. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026183550/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-financiele-regelingen/overzicht-financiele-regelingen/now" Netherlands,NLD,20201002,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"In some situations, face masks are mandatory. They must be worn in some designated areas at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Face masks are also mandatory on public transport and private commercial transport, such as taxis or passenger vans. In addition, from Oct 2nd everyone aged 13 or over is advised to wear a non-medical face mask in indoor public spaces such as: - shops, museums, town halls, stations, airports, covered car parks and petrol stations - restaurants, bars, cafés, theatres and concert halls - locations where contact-based professions are carried out (both customers and staff should wear a mask). https://web.archive.org/web/20201008121756/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/09/28/additional-measures-to-combat-the-spread-of-coronavirus" Netherlands,NLD,20201009,C1: School closing,1,1,"All schools and universities open across the country, but for secondary schools and universities a govt-ordered 1.5 m distance must be maintained. In order to do so, schools and universities have moved part of their education online and have adapted their schedules so that fewer students have to be on the premises at the same time. Masks are recommended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026154730/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/ouders-scholieren-en-studenten-kinderopvang-en-onderwijs https://web.archive.org/web/20201026154516/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/openbaar-en-dagelijks-leven/mondkapjes/onderwijs" Netherlands,NLD,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy. All establishments serving food and drinks are closed. Exceptions are: Takeaway restaurants, including takeaways from coffee shops Establishments serving food and drinks at airports (after security) Hotels (for guests only) Funeral locations Company canteens https://web.archive.org/web/20201022143439/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/public-life" Netherlands,NLD,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy found." Netherlands,NLD,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy found." Netherlands,NLD,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found." Netherlands,NLD,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in policy found." Netherlands,NLD,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change in policy found." Netherlands,NLD,20201009,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy found." Netherlands,NLD,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy found." Netherlands,NLD,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy. The government of the Netherlands has a site dedicated to the coronavirus: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022153001/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19" Netherlands,NLD,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy. If you are symptomatic, you can register for a coronavirus test. You can only make an appointment if you have one or more symptoms of COVID-19, such as: cold-like symptoms a stuffy nose a runny nose sneezing a sore throat a cough fever or sudden loss of smell or taste. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022153447/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-test" Netherlands,NLD,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy found." Netherlands,NLD,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change in policy found." Netherlands,NLD,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Main points: - Restaurants closed, except take-away (until 1 am and no alcohol after 8 pm, hotels (no alcohol after 8 pm), funeral homes, company canteens - Close-contact services are allowed with as much 1.5 distance as possible and masks 'urgently recommended' https://web.archive.org/web/20201026155722/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/ondernemers-en-bedrijven/horeca https://web.archive.org/web/20201026160102/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/openbaar-en-dagelijks-leven/contactberoepen" Netherlands,NLD,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Most events are banned. Exceptions are: - Theatres, cinemas, casinos, concert venues - Demonstrations, gatherings and meetings as referred to in the Public Assemblies Act - Markets http://web.archive.org/web/20201026191229/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nederlandse-maatregelen-tegen-het-coronavirus/openbaar-en-dagelijks-leven" Netherlands,NLD,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"At home: max 3 visitors a day Groups: max 4 Indoor gatherings: max 30 http://web.archive.org/web/20201026191229/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nederlandse-maatregelen-tegen-het-coronavirus/openbaar-en-dagelijks-leven " Netherlands,NLD,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No reductions http://web.archive.org/web/20201026191229/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nederlandse-maatregelen-tegen-het-coronavirus/openbaar-en-dagelijks-leven" Netherlands,NLD,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The 'general advice' includes: - when you have symptoms, stay home and get tested - avoid busy areas - work from home ""unless you really can't"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201026191741/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nederlandse-maatregelen-tegen-het-coronavirus/gezondheidsadviezen" Netherlands,NLD,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Since 13 Oct 2020, there is a 4-week ""partial lockdown"" which involves the recommendation to travel as little as possible. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026192449/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/10/13/gedeeltelijke-lockdown-om-besmettingen-terug-te-dringen" Netherlands,NLD,20201023,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry restrictions for most non-EU countries, with exceptions possible. https://www.government.nl/topics/c/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/travel-and-holidays/visiting-the-netherlands (unable to archive the link)" Netherlands,NLD,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"An emergency law makes it possible to extend temporary rental contracts to avoid evictions during the corona crisis: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026194001/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/04/06/spoedwet-verlenging-tijdelijke-huurovereenkomsten-klaar In addition, until 30 Dec 2020, lenders and borrowers can come to an agreement about a payment break for the payment of mortgages, but this is between the lending institution and the borrower, not govt policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026193751/https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/koopwoning/content/betaalpauze-hypotheekverplichtingen" Netherlands,NLD,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Netherlands,NLD,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change: anyone with symptoms can get tested, but due to capacity constraints teachers and healthcare professionals get priority: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026183304/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/testen" Netherlands,NLD,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026183547/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/testen/bron-en-contactonderzoek" Netherlands,NLD,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"On 30 Sept 2020, the Dutch govt for the first time recommended (but did not require) wearing masks in public spaces. Prior to this, masks had already been required in public transport. A medical mask is required when saying goodbye to an infected family member at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026185328/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2020/09/30/dringend-advies-tot-dragen-van-mondkapjes" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,E1: Income support,2,0,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No new measures till 4th Nov 2020 Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,C1: School closing,1,1,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,C5: Close public transport,0,,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,E1: Income support,2,0,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,H2: Testing policy,2,,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201104,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From 10 PM on 4th Nov, Groups - Indoors and outdoors: max. 2 people or 1 household Education - In secondary and higher education face masks must be worn outside lessons Venues normally open to the public - Closure of museums, cinemas, theatres, zoos, swimming pools, libraries, sex establishments, amusement parks and other venues. Food and drink / events - Restaurants, bars and cafés remain closed. - Takeaway restaurants can stay open. No alcohol may be sold or delivered after 20.00. - Events are banned. Exceptions include funerals and demonstrations. At Home - Stay at home as much as possible. - No more than 2 visitors per day (excluding children under 13). - Follow the rules for selfquarantine and isolation. Shops - Shops close no later than 20.00. Except supermarkets, general markets and other stores that sell groceries. - Ban on alcohol after 20.00. This applies to sales, deliveries and drinking alcohol in public spaces. Transport - Within the Netherlands: essential travel only. - Do not travel abroad or book trips abroad. Travelling within the Kingdom is allowed. - Wear a face mask on public transport. Sport: - no more than 2 people. Stay 1.5 metres apart. This does not apply to children under 18 and elite athletes - No matches or competitions. With the exception of elite athletes. - No spectators. - Sports canteens, showers and changing rooms remain closed. - No group lessons. Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20201107144025/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/binaries/rijksoverheid/documenten/publicaties/2020/11/03/coronavirus-factsheet-tijdelijke-verzwaring-van-de-gedeeltelijke-lockdown-vertalingen/201103_Maatr_3Nov_EN_02.pdf Budget - http://web.archive.org/web/20201109113559/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201119,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Current partial lockdown measures remain in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201121205231/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/11/17/partial-lockdown-to-continue" Netherlands,NLD,20201119,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Partial lockdown measures remain in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201121205231/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/news/2020/11/17/partial-lockdown-to-continue" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Primary and secondary schools remain open. Students in secondary and higher education institutions must wear a face mask when not in class. Children must stay home if they have symptoms or if someone in their household is waiting for a COVID-19 test result or if someone tests positive for COVID-19. Colleges and universities should host virtual orientation sessions."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://nl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-3/ " Netherlands,NLD,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Everyone is advised to work from home unless it is not possible to complete their duties from home. Workplaces may be closed for 14 days if a COVID infection occurs."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://nl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-3/" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Most events are prohibited, but the following events may take place: food markets, trade fairs and conferences, cinemas and theaters, paid football, and demonstrations. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130214530/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/vraag-en-antwoord/persconferentie-coronavirus-17-november-in-eenvoudige-taal" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""A maximum of 3 guests are permitted in private residences in both indoor and outdoor areas per day. This is in addition to the members of the household. Guests should also be asked whether they have any symptoms and if they do, should not be received. Guests should maintain 1.5-meter distance from each other."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://nl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-3/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130214530/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/vraag-en-antwoord/persconferentie-coronavirus-17-november-in-eenvoudige-taal" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Is public transportation operating? YES Non-surgical face masks are mandatory on public transport including trains, trams, buses, taxis, and passenger vans. An advance reservation and completion of a health questionnaire are required for taxis and passenger vans. On all other types of transport (such as canal/river boats) passengers must maintain 1.5-meter distance."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://nl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-3/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130214530/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/vraag-en-antwoord/persconferentie-coronavirus-17-november-in-eenvoudige-taal" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""The Dutch government asks residents and visitors to comply with the measures in place to fight the spread of COVID-19: maintain social distance (stay 1.5 meters apart), wash hands, sneeze and cough into your elbow, use paper tissues, stay at home as much as possible, avoid non-essential travel, and get tested at the first sign of symptoms"" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://nl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-3/" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? NO"" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://nl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-3/" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""While it is strongly advised not to travel to the Netherlands (except if it's strictly necessary), the borders remain open to certain countries, specifically those in EU and those from ""Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay, and China (once China starts readmitting European travellers)."" ""If you do travel to the Netherlands, you are strongly advised to self-quarantine for 10 days."" Further, there are exemptions to the entry ban, including those with economic interests, elite athletes and support staff, cultural and creative sectors, professional journalists, and researchers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130222612/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/travel-and-holidays/visiting-the-netherlands https://web.archive.org/web/20201123225841/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/travel-and-holidays/visiting-the-netherlands-exemptions-to-the-entry-ban" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,E1: Income support,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.rijksfinancien.nl/overheidsfinancien-coronatijd/noodmaatregelen/uitgavenmaatregelen/noodmaatregelen-coronacrisis" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government has an official coordinated campaign website via https://web.archive.org/web/20201130225259/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with a possible coronavirus infection, including loss of smell or taste, may schedule an appointment to be tested by the GGD."" ""You can only make an appointment if you have one or more symptoms of COVID-19..."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://nl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-3/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130224740/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-test" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""If you test positive for coronavirus, the municipal health service (GGD) will carry out contact tracing."" They will contact you and try to find out how you got infected (i.e. asking about who might have infected you), and ""the GGD will ask you to list everyone you've been in contact with"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130224836/https://www.government.nl/binaries/government/documents/publications/2020/06/08/coronavirus-how-does-contact-tracing-work/200818%20How%20does%20contact%20tracing%20work.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201130224740/https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-test" Netherlands,NLD,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Everyone 13 years old and over must wear a face mask in indoor public spaces and on public transport."" https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://nl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-3/ https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/vraag-en-antwoord/persconferentie-coronavirus-17-november-in-eenvoudige-taa" Norway,NOR,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated webpage by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health on Coronavirus disease (earliest archived page found on 31 January 2020). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200131115642/https://fhi.no/en/id/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/" Norway,NOR,20200226,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Usually, people are just asked to stay home and self-isolate when they develop symptoms. ""The exception is if you are healthcare personnel, if you are over 65 years or if you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200716191411/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/social-distance-quarantine-and-isolation/ This date is assumed as the first case was confirmed on 26 February and large-scale testing started from that day http://web.archive.org/web/20200716191353/https://www.thelocal.no/20200403/how-has-norway-managed-to-test-so-many-for-coronavirus" Norway,NOR,20200310,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Directorate of Health asks employers who have the opportunity to introduce a home office or increased use of flexible working hours to do so. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408114525/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/nyheter/anbefaler-tiltak-for-a-redusere-antall-reisende-i-rush-tiden" Norway,NOR,20200311,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Banned gatherings more than 500 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200425121839/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-11/norway-bans-large-events-bars-travelers-after-77-virus-surge" Norway,NOR,20200311,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Travel restrictions implemented in many countries all around the world so that the Norwegian government is advising its citizens to be especially cautious when travelling and staying informed when abroad https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-supports-efforts-to-combat-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/id2690617/" Norway,NOR,20200312,C1: School closing,3,1,"""On 12 March 2020, the Government introduced a series of measures in the hope of stopping the spread of the virus. These are the strongest and most sweeping measures Norway has seen in peacetime. Day-care centres, schools and universities are closed (...)"". These measures should remain in effect until April 13 (however, these might be extended). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200325080157/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/coronavirus-measures-to-continue/id2694682/" Norway,NOR,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Some closings targeted toward e.g. hygiene services such as barber shops, as well as restaurants, pubs, fitness centres etc.; also ""large and small businesses, restaurants, fitness centres and concert venues"" https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/coronavirus-measures-to-continue/id2694682/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200325080157/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/coronavirus-measures-to-continue/id2694682/"" " Norway,NOR,20200312,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public Transport Remains open as usual but recommend avoiding non-essential travel and social distancing measures Public transport is maintained so that people with critical social functions can get to and from work. Non-essential travel should be avoided http://web.archive.org/web/20200716185741/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/nyheter Public transport remains open but it is strongly advised against using it whenever possible http://web.archive.org/web/20200716185635/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/nyheter/anbefaler-tiltak-for-a-redusere-antall-reisende-i-rush-tiden Seems to be a recommendation for people to limit/avoid use and not a recommended closure of public transit. But considering the reduced volume, record it as 1G" Norway,NOR,20200312,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated webpage by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health on Coronavirus disease. https://web.archive.org/web/20200313202611/https://fhi.no/en/id/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/" Norway,NOR,20200313,C8: International travel controls,0,,"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against trips to the United States and France that are not strictly necessary, continuing to warn against travelling to Italy, Iran, China, Spain, Switzerland, South Korea, Germany and Austria.. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/travel-advice-for-the-united-states-and-france/id2693550/" Norway,NOR,20200313,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Large-scale relief for repayment of loans, concessions in receiving unemployment benefits earlier, interest-free loans etc. Generally, a comprehensive list of policies has been announced and implemented on that day https://web.archive.org/web/20200430224533/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regjeringens-strakstiltak-for-a-dempe-de-okonomiske-virkningene-av-koronaviruset/id2693442/" Norway,NOR,20200314,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all international travel that is not strictly necessary https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-advises-against-non-essential-travel-to-all-countries/id2693564/ AND Persons arriving in Norway from countries other than Sweden or Finland shall undergo quarantine for 14 days after arrival in Norway. The provision also applies to persons who arrive in Norway from Sweden or Finland after a stay in other countries during the past 14 days https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.regjeringen.no/contentassets/9d991e8a50774074b5b703d0268c1b76/regulations_on_quarantine.pdf" Norway,NOR,20200315,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders closed and ban for entry for foreigners without a residence permit for Norway, quanrantine rules continue to apply https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/stricter-border-controls-being-introduced/id2693624 Government closes the border to foreign nationals who lack a Norwegian residence permit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200322170607/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/stricter-border-controls-being-introduced/id2693624/" Norway,NOR,20200315,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Facilitating the access to loans for small and medium-sized enterprises to increase their liquidity immediately https://web.archive.org/web/20200426131714/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/100-milliarder-i-garantier-og-lan-for-a-hjelpe-kriserammede-bedrifter/id2693668/" Norway,NOR,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"All people from southern Norway arriving in Lofoten, Vesterålen, and Tromsø, also the regions inside the Arctic Circle, must quarantine for 2-weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200323171935/https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/life-and-public/2020/03/tromso-and-northern-municipalities-impose-quarantine-restriction-travelers" Norway,NOR,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Norway on Thursday banned people from going to their country cabins to prevent the spread of coronavirus and lessen the burden on local public services. People who disobey the order will be fined 15,000 Norwegian crowns, or 10 days in prison if they fail to pay. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425113754/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-norway-cabins/government-bans-norwegians-from-traveling-to-cabins-amid-coronavirus-idUSKBN21631B" Norway,NOR,20200320,E1: Income support,2,0,"""Employees will retain 100 % of their pay up to 6G (G = the National Insurance basic amount. 1G is NOK 99 858 per May 1 2019) from day 3 up to and including day 20 of the layoff period. The changes are effective from 20 March, but further details will not be formally in place until next week. Employees will receive any money they are owed once the technical solutions are available and NAV has processed their applications. Employees who have been laid off and are still receiving pay from their employers will be transferred to the new system from 20 March inclusive."" ""The rate of unemployment benefit for people who are laid off and for those who lose their jobs has been raised to 80 % of their income (this is the income calculated by NAV as a basis for paying benefits) for an income of up to 3G and 62.4 % of income between 3G and 6G. This also enters into force on 20 March."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200716193228/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/changes-to-the-rules-for-temporary-layoffs-and-unemployment-benefits/id2694346/" Norway,NOR,20200324,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"not more than 5 people together in public, means all large-scale events are banned https://web.archive.org/web/20200325080157/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/coronavirus-measures-to-continue/id2694682/" Norway,NOR,20200324,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No more than 5 people can gather in public. This is from Oslo city but talks about the whole country https://web.archive.org/web/20200425122515/https://www.oslo.kommune.no/english/coronavirus/status-reports-on-coronavirus-measures/24-march-the-preventive-measures-against-the-coronavirus-continues-until-13-april" Norway,NOR,20200401,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""People who have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19"" is included as 5th in the order of testing priority. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408200029/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/advice-to-health-personnel/test-criteria-for-coronavirus/?term=&h=1" Norway,NOR,20200407,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Usually, people are just asked to stay home and self-isolate when they develop symptoms. ""The exception is if you are healthcare personnel, if you are over 65 years or if you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. ""http://web.archive.org/web/20200518213738/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/advice-to-health-personnel/test-criteria-for-coronavirus/ This date is assumed as the first case was confirmed on 26 February and large-scale testing started from that day http://web.archive.org/web/20200518214017/https://www.thelocal.no/20200403/how-has-norway-managed-to-test-so-many-for-coronavirus" Norway,NOR,20200416,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"New app for infection tracing is launched https://web.archive.org/web/20200717090646/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/pressekonferanse-om-bedre-smittesporing-og-okt-testing-av-koronavirus/id2697729/" Norway,NOR,20200420,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The controversial ban on staying in cabins and other leisure properties outside of a person’s home municipality will be lifted from April 20. While an overnight stay in a cabin will no longer be a criminal offence, avoiding leisure travel remains a national recommendation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425114038/https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2020/04/07/norway-pm-relaxes-coronavirus-restrictions-but-event-ban-continues/" Norway,NOR,20200421,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Private gatherings cannot exceed 20 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016183403/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/feiringer-sammenkomster-og-arrangementer/" Norway,NOR,20200427,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Kindergartens will open again from April 20, while schools for the youngest age groups will open one week later. The reopening of schools for older children will be assessed."" Note: According to the codebook childcare and nurseries are recorded in as workplaces under C2 which is why the code only changed on April 27 (and not April 20) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200425120647if_/https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2020/04/07/norway-pm-relaxes-coronavirus-restrictions-but-event-ban-continues/#4b8ba826298e" Norway,NOR,20200430,C1: School closing,2,1,"""From Monday 20 April Norway started easing some of the restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus. This includes re-opening nurseries and schools for younger children"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507080130/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway/coronavirus ""Primary and lower secondary schools will remain closed for years 5–10, and these pupils will continue to receive remote schooling."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507080945/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-to-lift-covid-19-restrictions-gradually-and-cautiously/id2697060/" Norway,NOR,20200430,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Pubs and nightclubs are required to close. Establishments serving food are allowed to open but social distancing restrictions apply."" ""Businesses such as hairdressers are also permitted to open."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507080130/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway/coronavirus" Norway,NOR,20200430,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The ban on sports, cultural and other events that do not meet basic infection control requirements will apply until 15 June."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507080945/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-to-lift-covid-19-restrictions-gradually-and-cautiously/id2697060/" Norway,NOR,20200430,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""The Norwegian authorities have issued recommendations that people avoid using public transport unless strictly necessary."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507080130/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway/coronavirus ""You are urged to avoid public transport and unnecessary leisure travel."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507080945/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-to-lift-covid-19-restrictions-gradually-and-cautiously/id2697060/" Norway,NOR,20200430,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"People are advised to stay at home only in the event of illness: ""Respect the rules for home quarantine or home isolation in the event of illness"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507080945/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-to-lift-covid-19-restrictions-gradually-and-cautiously/id2697060/" Norway,NOR,20200430,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""You are urged to avoid (...) unnecessary leisure travel."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200507080945/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-to-lift-covid-19-restrictions-gradually-and-cautiously/id2697060/" Norway,NOR,20200430,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The Government will close the border to foreign nationals who lack a residence permit in Norway. They will be turned away at the border under provisions of a Norwegian law"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430163141/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/stricter-border-controls-being-introduced/id2693624/" Norway,NOR,20200511,C1: School closing,1,1,"""On May, 11 all schools will be permitted to reopen. Municipalities have the power to decide to delay this if necessary. “The government has chosen to prioritize children and young people first, then working life, then other activities,” said Solberg. Source: ""In the week starting May 11, universities began to reopen some of their buildings to some students, with libraries and reading rooms reopening, albeit with quota systems, and Masters and PHD students who have their own offices were allowed to return, so long as they followed strict guidelines. This meant the return of about 25 percent of students. "" Source: https://archive.vn/XNPoE Note: According to the codebook, hybrid learning (blend of of in person and online education) is considered 1G, since schools are not fully closed." Norway,NOR,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Until further notice, events with 51 or more people are prohibited. From 15th June, events for up to 200 people (from 50 people) may be allowed, depending on the infection status. The possibility to increase from 200 up to 500 people will be assessed month by month."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200520182232/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/advice-and-information-to-other-sectors-and-occupational-groups/arrangementer-og-samlinger/?term=&h=1 " Norway,NOR,20200514,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Recommended citizens to limit use, not recommended closure. ""Public transport: When travelling by public transport, people often gather in crowds and it can be difficult to keep sufficient distance to others. It is therefore recommended to limit the use of public transport. Remember that persons who are in home quarantine after having been in close contact with someone who is infected should not travel by public transport. The health authorities have in collaboration with the transport sector developed guidelines for public transport (in Norwegian) and aviation (in Norwegian) that are also relevant to vacation and leisure travels."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200520183308/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/travel-advice-COVID19/?term=&h=1" Norway,NOR,20200515,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Advice still stands to avoid unnecessary travel, however: ""The Government now opens up for tourists to travel from mainland Norway to Svalbard from the 1st of June.... The Governor has announced that the entry quarantine for residents of Svalbard, and those with an established work attachment or research assignment to Svalbard will be lifted from the 15th of May. This is applicable solely to travellers arriving from the Norwegian mainland."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200520172249/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/turister-til-svalbard-fra-1.-juni/id2702865/" Norway,NOR,20200515,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advice extended to 20 August. '...The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is maintaining its current travel advice, which cautions against travel to all countries unless strictly necessary. This travel advice applies through 20 August, but may be adjusted. By 15 June, we will consider amending it for the Nordic countries. And by 20 July we will look at amending it for certain other nearby European countries.’ Prohibitions on entry: Travellers must assume that Norway’s prohibitions against entering the country will remain in effect until 20 August, but the Government will consider whether additional exemptions may be possible. By 15 June, consideration will be given to permitting leisure travellers from the Nordic countries to enter. By 20 July, permitting such entry from other nearby European countries will also be considered."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200520174736/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-guidance-on-holiday-and-leisure-travel/id2702827/" Norway,NOR,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to announcements made by government on 7th May ""The government continues its recommendation for employees to work from home wherever possible. When this isn't possible, employers must ensure staff can keep a distance of at least one metre from each other during working hours. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200610100444/https://www.lifeinnorway.net/coronavirus-timetable/" Norway,NOR,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,0,," According to government announcements made on 7th May, ""Small events of up to 50 people in public places are also allowed from today, with conditions. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200610100444/https://www.lifeinnorway.net/coronavirus-timetable/" Norway,NOR,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," According to government announcements made on 7th May ,""The recommended size of groups in private contexts is increased from five to a maximum of 20 people. However, they must keep at least one metre distance from each other. This means that organised sports activities such as workouts can be carried out for up to 20 people with the distance requirements in place. From 17th May, public events will be limited to 50 people. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200610100444/https://www.lifeinnorway.net/coronavirus-timetable/" Norway,NOR,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,," According to announcement made on 7th May, ""The border will remain closed to most foreigners until at least August 20. However, the Prime Minister announced this could be relaxed early for Nordic citizens and potentially some other European countries. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200610100444/https://www.lifeinnorway.net/coronavirus-timetable/" Norway,NOR,20200602,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the news published on 25th May in The Local News, Health Agency of Norway ""Norway's health agency has abandoned plans to test broadly for coronavirus after judging that the spread of infection in the country is now so low that doing so would be pointlessInstead, tests will be reserved for those who have symptoms of coronavirus, those who work in healthcare or elderly care homes, and those in risk groups.The institute made an exception for elderly care homes, where it has decided staff and patients can be tested whether they exhibit symptoms or not."" Note: Previous dates can be reviewed again . Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200610111255/https://www.thelocal.no/20200525/infection-rates-in-norway-too-low-to-justify-broad-testing" Norway,NOR,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,," ""The Norwegian Government introduced a contract tracing app in month of April which I think is tracing comprehensively. But it can reviewed again. I did not change the status April but from dates allocated to me. the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has launched a contact tracing solution to improve the effectiveness of the manual contact tracing technique. The app works by registering the identity of other nearby phones using Bluetooth and collecting movements of the phone using geolocation data in a central server. Unlike solutions from other countries, the Norwegian Smittestopp solution collects data to research the spread of the disease and the effect of actions by health authorities in addition to tracing infections. While the effectiveness of contact tracing apps is contested, it is especially important to ensure that those implemented preserve the privacy of their users, thus safeguarding against many other issues."" Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200525122554/https://medium.com/@jointstatementnorway/joint-statement-on-contact-tracing-for-norway-331ee49fc6f6" Norway,NOR,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As part of the phase reopening of Norway, on June 15th Norway’s borders were opened for leisure travel to and from the other Nordic countries. All regions in Finland, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Denmark currently meet Norway’s criteria. However Norway will maintain quarantine rules and restrictions on entry for people arriving from regions where the level of infection is high. http://web.archive.org/web/20200622183122/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-opening-up-for-more-leisure-travel-to-and-from-the-other-nordic-countries/id2706368/ " Norway,NOR,20200625,C1: School closing,1,1,"""On June 15th, universities became fully open again, although for most the spring semester ends on June 18th. As of this Monday, universities in Norway are fully open, but they need to respect the current guidelines on reducing the spread of coronavirus, including the one-metre rule, which will mean that lectures and social events will not be able to be held as usual."" Source: https://www.thelocal.no/20200616/when-will-norways-universities-return-to-normal" Norway,NOR,20200625,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Norwegian Government is planning to allow people resident in the Schengen area/EEA to enter Norway from 15 July, provided that they live in a country or region where the level of infection is acceptable. From the same date, quarantine will no longer be required on entry from these countries and regions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will no longer advise against travel to countries and regions that are excepted from the rules on quarantine on entry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628175851/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-planning-to-ease-restrictions-on-travel-to-and-from-other-european-countries/id2721165/" Norway,NOR,20200715,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Norwegian government has revised its coronavirus travel restrictions, allowing people from many European (EU/EEA/Schengen) countries including the U.K. to visit Norway with no quarantine requirement from July 15. However, residents of Portugal, Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria and Luxembourg remain excluded due to the high rate of infection in those countries. With the exception of residents of Kronoberg, Skåne and Blekinge, Sweden also remains excluded. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720201735/https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2020/07/10/norway-updates-travel-guidance-opens-to-most-european-countries/#65dfe1351ebe" Norway,NOR,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Policies remain the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720201735/https://www.lifeinnorway.net/coronavirus-in-norway/" Norway,NOR,20200720,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Policies remain the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720203459/https://www.newsinenglish.no/2020/07/16/updates-here-as-corona-rages-on/" Norway,NOR,20200803,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On the advice of the country’s health authorities, all new voyages with more than 100 people on board will be banned from Norway for the next 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804181045/https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2020/08/03/norway-says-no-to-cruises-after-hurtigruten-coronavirus-outbreak/" Norway,NOR,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"There is a new a nationwide ban on alcohol serving after midnight in bars and pubs until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810185047/https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2020/08/07/norway-clamps-down-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-face-masks-a-possibility/" Norway,NOR,20200808,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the Czech Republic, France, Monaco and Switzerland. These countries are being changed from ‘green’ to ‘red’ on the map showing the status for quarantine on entry to Norway from Europe. From 8 August, anyone arriving in Norway from these four countries will be required to go into quarantine for 10 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807133159/https://www.fhi.no/en/news/2020/changes-in-the-travel-advice-from-8-august/" Norway,NOR,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The government makes changes to the covid-19 regulations: Possibility of cohort division at events that last longer At events that last for a longer period of time, such as trade fairs and sports events, participants can be divided into cohorts with two hundred in each. These can be replaced during the event. It must be possible to carry this out in a professionally sound infection control manner, so that people in different cohorts do not come into close contact with each other when they arrive and when they leave. The number limit of 200 for events still applies. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824101913/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regjeringen-gjor-endringer-i-covid-19--forskriften-mulighet-for-kohortinndeling-pa-arrangementer-som-varer-over-lengre-tid/id2724566/" Norway,NOR,20200814,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Norwegian health officials on August 14th recommended people wear face masks while using public transportation in and around the capital, Oslo, amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, its first recommendation for face coverings since the pandemic began. Health Minister Bent Hoie told reporters at a news conference in Oslo that while it will not be mandatory, the ministry recommends face masks as an extra precaution when it is difficult to maintain a “social distance” of one meter or more on public transportation. Recoded to 1T on review since the recommendation is only for the Oslo area. Rated as 1G since the government also recommends the following: ""With increasing transmission in society, the NIPH recommends that people should wear face masks on public transport when it is not possible to keep a distance of 1 metre from other passengers. A typical situation is during rush hour on public transport, especially in the bigger cities. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907001320/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/norway-makes-first-face-mask-recommendation-pandemic-began " Norway,NOR,20200815,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ global advice against non-essential travel to all countries has been extended and will now apply until 1 October. Countries in the Schengen area/EEA that, according to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, satisfy Norway’s criteria for acceptable infection levels are excepted from the global travel advice. In response to the global Covid-19 situation, the Government has decided to extend the travel advice until 1 October. From 15 August, the advice against all non-essential travel will apply to the following countries and regions in the Schengen area/EEA: Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Switzerland. It will also apply to the Faroe Islands and certain regions in Sweden and Denmark. The Institute of Public Health is updating the list of countries and regions that satisfy the criteria set for infection levels at least once every two weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824090901/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/extends_advice/id2724431/" Norway,NOR,20200817,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Ministry of Trade and Industry is expanding its access to provide support to companies that have experienced financial difficulties as a result of the corona pandemic. This is done through exceptions in the state aid regulations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824101125/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/utvider-adgangen-til-a-gi-stotte-til-korona-rammede-bedrifter/id2724717/" Norway,NOR,20200819,E1: Income support,2,0,"900 million for a new stimulation scheme and continuation of the compensation scheme for the cultural sector From 1 October, a stimulus scheme will be established to create activity in the cultural sector. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824100320/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/900-millioner-til-ny-stimuleringsordning-og-videreforing-av-kompensasjonsordningen-for-kultursektoren/id2724890/" Norway,NOR,20200820,E1: Income support,2,0,"The government announced an allocation of one billion kroner for the sports and volunteering scheme from 1 September to 31 December 2020. The arrangement of the compensation scheme for volunteering and sports will be continued in the same way as before. This means that even after 1 September, you can apply for compensation for lost income from, for example, flea markets, rentals, ticket income from sports facilities and other offers. Match day income for top sports will also be compensated, in addition to the loss of ticket income. Organizations that have a significant loss of income from events or other specified activity that is partially canceled, closed or postponed as a result of orders or advice from state authorities, can apply for 70 percent compensation throughout the year. For events or other specified activities that are completely canceled, the compensation is reduced to 50 percent from 1 November to 31 December. For those who complete, the net loss of income will be compensated with 70 percent also after 1 November. With this, the government wants to stimulate activity. The Norwegian Lotteries and Foundations Authority will continue to be responsible for the administration of the scheme, and the practice of ongoing payments will be continued. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/en-milliard-kroner-til-kompensasjonsordningen-for-idrett-og-frivillighet--ordningen-forlenges-ut-aret/id2727287/" Norway,NOR,20200821,C1: School closing,1,1,"""New statistics show that many parents chose to keep their children at home after the kindergartens reopened this spring. Children in Oslo had the lowest attendance rate. In some districts, less than half of the children were delivered to kindergarten."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200824094734/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/ett-av-fire-barn-var-hjemme-til-tross-for-gjenapning-av-barnehagene/id2727290/ ""The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) created in May a national ‘traffic light’ model for all educational institutions in Norway. This is a guide for what infection control measures are to be followed under the pandemic. A ‘green’ level means everyday school hours can run as normal, according to the guide to the system outlined by the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training. If control measures are at ‘yellow’, the school must take measures to reduce physical contact and have more focus on hygiene. At the ‘red’ level, the school must minimize the number of students in a classroom and make individual decisions on the start and end of school days. School staff are responsible for physical distance being held throughout the school day. The traffic light model was set to ‘yellow’ on June 2nd (...)"" Source: https://archive.vn/XzMRl" Norway,NOR,20200821,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Austria, Greece, Ireland and the UK. In addition to Austria, Greece, Ireland and the UK, the Ministry also advises against non-essential travel to Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, the Faroe Islands, France, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland and certain regions in Sweden and Denmark. Arrivals from these countries must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. A free Coronavirus testing service is available at many international airports in Norway. Taking a test is not mandatory and a negative result does not exempt you from quarantine. People who have returned to Norway from a country that becomes ‘red’ after their return must monitor their health for symptoms of Covid-19. It is very important that they get themselves tested if they experience any symptoms, and that they practise good hand hygiene and maintain a distance of at least one metre from other people. These changes will come into effect at midnight on Friday 21 August. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/changes_advice2/id2724928/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway/entry-requirements" Norway,NOR,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Due to the corona situation and the postponement of the wage settlement, the government decided in April that this year's social security settlement should be postponed until the autumn. - Now the dates for the implementation have been set, and this year's social security settlement will be implemented on 1 and 2 September. The effective date will continue to apply from 1 May, so that the postponement will not have an impact on the individual's annual payment of pension for 2020, says Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Torbjørn Røe Isaksen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824094651/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/trygdeoppgjoret-gjennomfores-1.-og-2.-september/id2729766/" Norway,NOR,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Norwegian Institute for Public Health (FHI) and the Norwegian government are concerned about crowded public transit systems in the big cities such as Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger. They recommend that employers arrange for half of their employees to have a home office, where this is possible. Reducing the number of people traveling by public transit during rush hour is important. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810185047if_/https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2020/08/07/norway-clamps-down-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-face-masks-a-possibility/#26e5fcf914a5 " Norway,NOR,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Religious ceremonies that require short-term close contact, such as baptism and coffin-carrying, can be carried out in accordance with the regulations At events that last for a longer period of time, such as trade fairs and sports events, participants can be divided into cohorts with two hundred in each. http://web.archive.org/web/20200906231723/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/endringer-i-covid-19-forskriften/id2724535/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200906231355/https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regjeringen-gjor-endringer-i-covid-19--forskriften-mulighet-for-kohortinndeling-pa-arrangementer-som-varer-over-lengre-tid/id2724566/ " Norway,NOR,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"It's recommended to wear masks on public transport. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907001320/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/norway-makes-first-face-mask-recommendation-pandemic-began " Norway,NOR,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"According to the UK embassy website, There are no restrictions on travel within Norway. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907003628/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway/entry-requirements " Norway,NOR,20200825,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy changes" Norway,NOR,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Norwegian health officials on August 14th recommended people wear face masks while using public transportation in and around the capital, Oslo, amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, its first recommendation for face coverings since the pandemic began. Health Minister Bent Hoie told reporters at a news conference in Oslo that while it will not be mandatory, the ministry recommends face masks as an extra precaution when it is difficult to maintain a “social distance” of one meter or more on public transportation. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907001320/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/norway-makes-first-face-mask-recommendation-pandemic-began " Norway,NOR,20200921,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Establishments serving food are allowed to open but social distancing restrictions apply."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002092813/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway/coronavirus" Norway,NOR,20200921,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Events are allowed to take place but there are requirements on the number of people allowed to attend."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002092840/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/feiringer-sammenkomster-og-arrangementer/" Norway,NOR,20200921,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Norway,NOR,20200921,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. People who have tested positive are asked to self-isolate. ""If you are diagnosed with covid-19 (positive test), you must be in isolation to protect others from the disease and avoid spreading it"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002093016/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/reise/" Norway,NOR,20200921,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""You can travel in Norway as long as you follow the advice to avoid spreading the infection. We all have a responsibility to follow the infection control advice. Following the advice to avoid spreading infection means that you: Do not travel when you are sick, not even to the cabin Has good hand and cough hygiene Keep at least one meter away from anyone other than your loved ones"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002085907/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/reise/" Norway,NOR,20200921,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""If you arrive from a country or area within the EU/EEA/Schengen with a sufficiently low level of transmission (referred to as yellow areas/countries) you can enter Norway without having to go into quarantine. If you arrive from a country or area within the EU/EEA/Schengen with an increased level of transmission (referred to as red areas/countries) or from another country, you will need to go into quarantine for 10 days upon arrival."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002093016/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/reise/" Norway,NOR,20200921,E1: Income support,2,0,"No changes introduced. http://web.archive.org/web/20201002093840/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Norway,NOR,20200921,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes introduced. http://web.archive.org/web/20201002093840/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Norway,NOR,20200921,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Wear a face mask when it is difficult to hold the meter It is recommended to use a face mask in certain situations, in areas with high or increasing infection pressure, when it is difficult to keep a distance of one meter. The recommendation applies to everyone from and including upper secondary school age."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201002094046/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/munnbind/" Norway,NOR,20201003,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""There are restrictions on public events and large parts of the hospitality and service sectors. Establishments serving food are allowed to open but social distancing restrictions apply."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005121159/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway/coronavirus" Norway,NOR,20201003,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Event in a public place with up to 200 participants If you are going to have an event in a public place, it presupposes that the infection control rules are followed. The rules for events in public places are regulated and can be prosecuted if they are not complied with."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005121649/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/reise/" Norway,NOR,20201003,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Norway,NOR,20201003,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change." Norway,NOR,20201003,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""You can travel freely in Norway if you can avoid spreading the infection. We all share the responsibility to follow the advice for infection control. To travel in a way that will prevent you from spreading the infection means that you: Do not travel if you are ill, nor to a holiday property. Maintain good hand and cough hygiene. Keep at least one metre distance to others not considered to be your closest contacts."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005121649/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/reise/" Norway,NOR,20201003,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""When arriving from a red area the following applies: Keep wearing the face mask from your flight until you have reached home. You need to be in travel quarantine for 10 days from the day of your arrival to Norway. You should stay at home or in another suitable place of residence. You should not go to work, school or kindergarten while in travel quarantine, but you can work from home. You can travel by public transport from the place of arrival to the place where you will be in quarantine. If you are 12 years old or older you should wear a face mask. You are not allowed to travel by public transport during your time in quarantine. You can go for a walk, but only if you are able to keep a good distance to others. You should make arrangements for others to help out with your grocery shopping or other necessary errands. If you cannot make any such arrangements, you should visit the shop at times when only few others visit. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. Pay close attention to any symptoms developing. Take a test for the coronavirus if you develop any symptoms, see the Coronavirus Self-Checker. Violation of the quarantine duty is a criminal offence."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005121649/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/reise/" Norway,NOR,20201003,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Situations where wearing a face mask is mandatory It is mandatory to wear a face mask if you are over 12 years old when: You will be in the travel quarantine and use public transport from the place of arrival to the place of quarantine You leave Norway before the travel quarantine period is over and use public transport during the departure. The municipal doctor makes a special assessment of whether you who are in quarantine infection can be allowed to use public transport to get to a suitable quarantine site."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005122533/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/munnbind/" Norway,NOR,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Working from home is recommended. Distancing measures in place in offices. Bars and restaurants remain open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016180626/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/hjemmekontor-og-arbeidsplasser-covid-19" Norway,NOR,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Norway distinguishes 'events in a public place with a responsible organizer'. Outdoors in a public place, it is allowed to hold events with up to 600 people present at the same time, as long as they are divided into groups of up to 200 people. The organizer must ensure that there is at least 2 meters distance between people in different groups at all times. Indoors in a public place, it is allowed to hold events with up to 200 people present at the same time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016181644/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/koronavirus/arrangementer-gruppestorrelse-og-avstand" Norway,NOR,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The national recommendation is that private gatherings can be held in groups of a maximum of 20 people, including yourself and those you live with. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016181644/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/koronavirus/arrangementer-gruppestorrelse-og-avstand" Norway,NOR,20201006,C5: Close public transport,0,,"It is recommended not to travel by public transport in areas of high infection. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016183907/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/reiser-innenlands/" Norway,NOR,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016183907/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/reiser-innenlands/" Norway,NOR,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016183907/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/reiser-innenlands/" Norway,NOR,20201006,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016184202/https://www.helsenorge.no/koronavirus/reise/" Norway,NOR,20201006,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201016184814/https://www.skatteetaten.no/lonnstilskudd/" Norway,NOR,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201016184907/https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/measures/" Norway,NOR,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change (last checked 19 Oct)" Norway,NOR,20201006,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change (last checked 19 Oct): https://web.archive.org/web/20201019163835/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/testing-and-follow-up/test-criteria-for-coronavirus/" Norway,NOR,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change (last checked 19 Oct): https://web.archive.org/web/20201019164109/https://www.fhi.no/nettpub/coronavirus/testing-og-oppfolging-av-smittede/smittesporing/" Norway,NOR,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Mandatory only in a very limited number of cases, all specific to quarantine: - You travel by public transport from the place of arrival to the place where you will be in quarantine; - You leave Norway prior to completing your quarantine duty period and travel by public transport to your place of departure; - The municipal doctor specifically assesses your situation while you are in transmission quarantine to travel by public transport in order to reach a suitable place of residence. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019164726/https://www.helsenorge.no/en/coronavirus/face-masks/" Norway,NOR,20201015,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Latest update (15 Oct): Municipalities have the authority to close schools, but should avoid doing so as a general preventive measure. If a student or teacher becomes infected, their class must be quarantined, but the rest of the school has to carry on as normal. Schools may only be closed if there is a very high level of infection at the school, and only in consultation with national authorities. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201016173548/https://www.udir.no/kvalitet-og-kompetanse/sikkerhet-og-beredskap/informasjon-om-koronaviruset/skole-korona/ "" Traffic light model for upper secondary schools. Yellow level: - No one who is ill should attend school - Good hygiene and extra cleaning - Social distancing measures: - Avoid physical contact (handshakes and hugging) - Whole classes can be taught together - Pupils should have designated places in each classroom or regular partners/groups - Staff can alternate between classes, but should follow social distancing rules with respect to pupils wherever possible. - Outside the classroom, pupils and staff are encouraged to remain at least one metre apart under all circumstances - Avoid congestion and crowding"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201209143229/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/english/corona/guide-to-infection-control-for-lower-and-upper-secondary-schools/Guide%20to%20infection%20control%20for%20lower%20and%20upper%20secondary%20schools.pdf/_/attachment/inline/34bad23f-c4b7-40c4-b6fd-1846930a54de:36d2a29df6183ebe0e33d0fb9d896814e41a5a6c/Guide%20to%20infection%20control%20for%20lower%20and%20upper%20secondary%20schools.pdf" Norway,NOR,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Working from home is recommended. Distancing measures in place in offices. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016180626/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/hjemmekontor-og-arbeidsplasser-covid-19" Norway,NOR,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Public events with up to 600 people are allowed outside as long as a distance of 2 meters can be kept. The group of 600 also needs to be devided into groups of 200 or less. Inside public events with up to 200 people are allowed. From October 28th new restrictions will be implemented. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/koronavirus/arrangementer-gruppestorrelse-og-avstand#arrangementer-pa-offentlig-sted-kan-gjennomfores-med-inntil-600-personer-utendors-og-200-personer-innendors" Norway,NOR,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/koronavirus/arrangementer-gruppestorrelse-og-avstand#private-sammenkomster-kan-gjennomfores-i-grupper-pa-maksimalt-20-personer It is recommended that private events are limited to no more than 20 people including the people living in the house where the event takes place. On October 26th it has been announced that from October 28th it is recommended that you as a private person do not invite more than 5 guest to your house. " Norway,NOR,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is not closed but it is recommended to wear masks when using public transportation. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/koronavirus/reiser-reiseliv-og-kollektivtransport#kollektivselskapene-bor-iverksette-ekstra-rengjoring-av-tog-t-banevogner-bater-busser-og-trikker" Norway,NOR,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on internal movement as long as the general guidance of keeping distance and not travelling if you feel sick is followed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/koronavirus/reiser-reiseliv-og-kollektivtransport#fritidsreiser" Norway,NOR,20201020,C8: International travel controls,2,,"It is possible to get a test when entering to Norway from a foreign country. If you enter Norway from a red country you need to quarantine yourself. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/koronavirus/reiser-reiseliv-og-kollektivtransport#ankommende-fra-utlandet-far-mulighet-til-a-teste-seg-gratis-ved-ankomst" Norway,NOR,20201020,E1: Income support,2,1,"Companies with employees can apply for compensation if they have seen a reduction in revenue as a consequence from Corona. https://web.archive.org/save/https://kompensasjonsordning.no/" Norway,NOR,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Norway has put many economic measures in place to mitigate economic effects of Covid-19 but none of theme seems to relate to debt and contract relief for private households. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/the-economy/economic-policy/economic-measures-in-norway-in-response-to-covid-19/id2703484/" Norway,NOR,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated public webpage with advice and information related to the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.fhi.no/en/id/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/" Norway,NOR,20201020,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The following should be tested (further information about each point can be found in the collapsible box below): Everyone with acute respiratory tract infection or other symptoms of COVID-19 Everyone who has been exposed to infection to COVID-19, either as a close contact or after travel to countries or regions with high incidence during the last 10 days* Other groups can be tested after assessment by a doctor. If a person without symptoms and who has not been exposed is tested, a positive test must be confirmed with a new test. Anyone who suspects that they have COVID-19 should have the opportunity to be tested https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/testing-and-follow-up/test-criteria-for-coronavirus/?term=&h=1" Norway,NOR,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Follow-up of close contacts, isolation and quarantine are measures to prevent transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19. Isolation and quarantine should be carried out in the most appropriate place, preferably at home. When the measures are introduced elsewhere than at home, the same principles apply. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/testing-and-follow-up/follow-up-close-contacts/?term=&h=1" Norway,NOR,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"In situations with increased risk of transmission and where it is difficult to keep distance, face masks can be recommended as part of the measures to reduce the risk of transmission. Follow the local recommendations for the areas you are staying in. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/hand-hygiene-cough-etiquette-face-masks-cleaning-and-laundry/?term=&h=1" Norway,NOR,20201026,C1: School closing,1,1,"""The measures, announced on Monday by Prime Minister Erna Solberg, are set to remain in place until the beginning of December. (...) Classes at universities and folk high schools can be asked to take place online as far as practically possible."" Source: https://archive.vn/FzxhA#selection-1135.0-1137.103" Norway,NOR,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016180626/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/hjemmekontor-og-arbeidsplasser-covid-19 " Norway,NOR,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The number of participants attending private events held in public places or in leased or borrowed venues may not exceed a maximum of 50. The current maximum of 600 attendees at outdoor events is limited to events where all attendees are seated in fixed seats. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109235403/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-national-restrictions/id2776995/" Norway,NOR,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The number of participants attending private events held in public places or in leased or borrowed venues may not exceed a maximum of 50. The current maximum of 600 attendees at outdoor events is limited to events where all attendees are seated in fixed seats. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109235403/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-national-restrictions/id2776995/" Norway,NOR,20201026,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The current advice is to avoid all unnecessary domestic travel. For public transport of shorter duration (e.g. under an hour) the general recommendation on keeping a distance of at least one metre can be deferred as long as the other measures are followed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109235558/https://www.helsenorge.no/en/coronavirus/domestic-travels/" Norway,NOR,20201026,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. " Norway,NOR,20201026,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change -no restrictions on internal movement as long as the general guidance of keeping distance and not travelling if you feel sick is followed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.helsedirektoratet.no/veiledere/koronavirus/reiser-reiseliv-og-kollektivtransport#fritidsreiser" Norway,NOR,20201026,C8: International travel controls,2,,"10-day quarantine upon arrival. A free Coronavirus testing service is available at many international airports in Norway. Taking a test at an airport is not mandatory and a negative result does not exempt you from quarantine or other recently introduced restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110000111/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway/entry-requirements" Norway,NOR,20201026,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/save/https://kompensasjonsordning.no/ " Norway,NOR,20201026,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change. " Norway,NOR,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Policy in effect." Norway,NOR,20201027,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110001515/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/testing-and-follow-up/test-criteria-for-coronavirus/?term=&h=1" Norway,NOR,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/testing-and-follow-up/follow-up-close-contacts/?term=&h=1" Norway,NOR,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"In areas with increased risk of transmission where the cases are not caused by known outbreaks or imported cases, face masks may be recommended where it is not possible to maintain a distance of 1 metre, for example on public transport. People can pass each other without a particular risk of transmission and the recommendations do not apply in these situations. In areas with little or no known transmission, general recommendations to use face masks are not introduced (although people are free to use them). The government has asked municipalities with local outbreaks to consider imposing face mask use indoors in public places (shops, malls) where it is not possible to maintain at least 1 metre distance, and indoors in restaurants for employees and for guests in all situations where they are not sitting at a table. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110002538/https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/munnbind-i-befolkningen/?term=&h=1" Norway,NOR,20201105,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"November 5th: The Government is introducing new national infection control measures. “My message to the Norwegian people is: Stay at home as much as possible"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201113153042/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/stay-at-home-have-as-little-social-contact-as-possible/id2783763/ " Norway,NOR,20201105,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Avoid non-essential domestic travel. Work-related travel that is deemed essential and travel to and from second homes that can be completed without coming into contact with others are exempt. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113153459/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-nationwide-measures/id2783806/" Norway,NOR,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"""The government recommends as much digital teaching as possible."" (universities) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201210130648/https://www.uio.no/english/about/hse/corona/news/new-infection-preventions-in-oslo.html" Norway,NOR,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On November 5th, the Government is adding several measures that municipalities in residential and working regions with high contagion pressure should consider introducing. One of them is mandatory home office. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113153042/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/stay-at-home-have-as-little-social-contact-as-possible/id2783763/" Norway,NOR,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"There is a limit on private gatherings in public places and hired premises of 20 people, while the limit for indoor events without fixed seating is 50 people. The limit for indoor events where the full audience is seated in fixed seating remains 200 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113153459/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-nationwide-measures/id2783806/" Norway,NOR,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"There is a limit on private gatherings in public places and hired premises of 20 people, while the limit for indoor events without fixed seating is 50 people. The limit for indoor events where the full audience is seated in fixed seating remains 200 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113153459/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-nationwide-measures/id2783806/" Norway,NOR,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change: Persons who come to Norway must have a permanent residence in the country, or the employer or client must provide a guarantee of a suitable place of residence upon arrival in Norway. Persons, including tourists and visitors, who do not have their own residence or employer or client in Norway must stay in quarantine hotels and get tested during the quarantine period. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113153042/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/stay-at-home-have-as-little-social-contact-as-possible/id2783763/" Norway,NOR,20201110,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/save/https://kompensasjonsordning.no/" Norway,NOR,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change Dedicated public webpage with advice and information related to the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.fhi.no/en/id/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/" Norway,NOR,20201110,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH/FHI) recommends that anyone who suspects they might be infected by the coronavirus is given the opportunity to be tested. Those that should get tested are: Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19, including anyone experiencing a sudden onset of symptoms of a respiratory tract infection. Anyone who is a close contact to someone with confirmed COVID-19*. Anyone arriving in Norway after having visited a red contry/area during the preceding 10-day period. Anyone who suspects they might be infected by the coronavirus. Other persons as assessed by a doctor. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113155943/https://www.helsenorge.no/en/coronavirus/testing-symptoms-and-close-contacts/" Norway,NOR,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"If your test result comes back positive, you will be contacted by the local municipality and placed in isolation. The municipality will initiate contact tracing, and you will be asked to provide information on your close contacts during the preceding 48-hours period. The municipality will get in touch with your close contacts to inform them of their quarantine duty. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113155943/https://www.helsenorge.no/en/coronavirus/testing-symptoms-and-close-contacts/" Norway,NOR,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201114,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201119,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201127,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201127,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201127,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Nochange" Norway,NOR,20201127,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201127,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Nochange" Norway,NOR,20201127,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Nochange" Norway,NOR,20201127,C8: International travel controls,2,,"People entering Norway needs to stay at a quarantine hotel. Furthermore, travelers arriving from countries with high infection (red countries) must present a negative Covid-19 test certificate on arrival in Norway. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202155636/https://www.regjeringen.no/en/topics/koronavirus-covid-19/Questions-and-answers-coronavirus-situation-in-Norway/the-coronavirus-situation-questions-and-answers-aboutentering-norway/id2703365/" Norway,NOR,20201127,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201127,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201127,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201127,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201127,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201203,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"H7 Two Groups Government Funded BC There is an ongoing process of defining which groups to recommend vaccine. The Government determines this priority on the advice of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Due to limited access, there will probably be an initial prioritization. We recommend that the elderly, risk groups and healthcare professionals are prioritized. https://web.archive.org/web/20201211153004/https://www.fhi.no/en/id/vaccines/coronavirus-immunisation-programme/coronavirus-vaccine/" Norway,NOR,20201212,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Norway,NOR,20201212,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"No change" Nepal,NPL,20200113,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Nepal runs test on Wuhan-returnee on January 13, suspecting Coronavirus. Though sample had to be sent to Hong Kong for analysis, nonetheless coded as 1 since at least one (symptomatic) individual was tested; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525231049/https://kathmandupost.com/health/2020/01/17/chinese-man-quarantined-with-coronavirus-under-observation-in-kathmandu-officials-confirm" Nepal,NPL,20200116,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Dr Bibek Kumar Lal, director at the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, said the Health Ministry has also informed his office about the deputation of the medical doctors and other health workers to the TIA health desk. ""The ministry has finally taken the issue seriously and deputed health workers to the international health desk, ""said Lal. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525235029/https://kathmandupost.com/health/2020/01/16/health-ministry-deputes-a-doctor-paramedics-at-the-tia-health-desk" Nepal,NPL,20200121,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Screening at airport still voluntary, despite WHO's request to institute screening with thermal scanners; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525185049/https://kathmandupost.com/health/2020/01/21/even-as-coronavirus-cases-rise-kathmandu-airport-has-not-implemented-mandatory-screenings" Nepal,NPL,20200124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Dr Basudev Pandey, director at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Control Hospital, officials at the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division have started contact tracing (tracing of people who come to close contact with patients) of first and only case of Covid to date. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525230809/https://kathmandupost.com/health/2020/01/25/after-one-confirmed-case-officials-suspect-coronavirus-infection-in-two-more-nepalis; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525230002/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/01/24/officials-confirm-novel-coronavirus-in-nepali-man-who-returned-from-wuhan-earlier-this-month " Nepal,NPL,20200125,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Situation Report #17 gives timeline of government responds dates installation of thermal scanner at TIA airport to 24 January, operation to 25 January. Hence, screening coded as 1 starting January 25; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MkmTZNedBiINPZGrj_cVblklIG8d9kok/view (not archivable)" Nepal,NPL,20200127,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Situation Report #17 notes testing capability to be 24/7 in one lab starting on January 27, strongly implying that at least some tests will be done; therefore, coded as the minimum 1; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MkmTZNedBiINPZGrj_cVblklIG8d9kok/view (not archivable) " Nepal,NPL,20200128,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport has installed thermal imaging equipment and institut mandatory checks on all travelers coming from China; Nepal also closes the land border with China, but does not ban travel from China via other methods; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525180951/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mp0zAbQvNgy9kr1hgjqPZlQhtqMJFoil/view; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525180931/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/01/28/as-other-airports-institute-stringent-screening-tia-installs-thermal-scanners-and-a-health-desk; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525190016/https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/coronavirus-hits-nepal-china-trade/ " Nepal,NPL,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Situation Report #1: Information, Education and Communication materials developed and disseminated in close coordination; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mp0zAbQvNgy9kr1hgjqPZlQhtqMJFoil/view (not archivable) " Nepal,NPL,20200129,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Continued thermal scanning and 24/7 operation of health desk at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GxPRJVE8Wh36PSLAoAMUi4yOlM_N7Era/view (not archivable" Nepal,NPL,20200130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information, Education and Communication materials are being distributed at the strategic locations and awareness campaign is continuing through Radio and Television. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lNI65Q3z-IYu_BhAZUJHnqBmjm5_FQxj/ (not archivable)" Nepal,NPL,20200204,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Since the symptoms of the coronavirus can be seen within 15 days, Nepalese who will be brought from neighboring country China to Nepal will need to be kept in quarantine for at least 15 days. Source (from Nepalese Ministry of health): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DCxiNQtAQoFdMQ8MbfFnl1kh9-lZmk-F/view (not archivable)" Nepal,NPL,20200212,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Situation Report #14 states that ""Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) executive members including doctors"" were given orientation on contact tracing. Since this necessarily presumes some form of (potentially informal) contact tracing policy.; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F5e3_1m0l2DoOV_D3FqKxXQJ6bFxGjyD/view (not archivable) " Nepal,NPL,20200224,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Situation Report #22: ""All seven provinces are in readiness state for the management of suspected patients of COVID-19.""; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LVgMSqzMeq_t-dyRUp_NpCPzEOm4wn5F/view (not archivable) " Nepal,NPL,20200301,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal urged the people to take precautionary measures and not to hold any event that require a public gathering, including conferences, assemblies and feasts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526174606/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/89188/" Nepal,NPL,20200303,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""International travelers coming from highly affected countries (China, Republic of Korea, Iran, Italy and Japan) or coming transit via highly affected countries are requested to provide COVID-19 free certificate at TIA immigration."" Since this is not a total ban, 2 code maintained; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-84ZAqC_T52rVnUgfZWIghQEd038qH0/view (not archivable)" Nepal,NPL,20200306,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Nepal suspends visa-on-arrival for nationals of countries badly affected by COVID-19. However, since visas are still being issued by embassies, continued with previous codification. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525190208/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/02/c_138836161.htm" Nepal,NPL,20200314,C8: International travel controls,2,,"http://web.archive.org/save/http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/post/updated-urgent-notice-regarding-travel-restriction-related-to-covid-19-dated-13t" Nepal,NPL,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All the national and international events scheduled in 2020 have been put off following the government’s direction to avoid gatherings to prevent the virus from spreading.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525211129/https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/major-public-events-cancelled-postponed/" Nepal,NPL,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Nepal government has, as a precautionary measures, restricted public gatherings of more than 25 people at one place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525211450/https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-nepal-restricts-mass-gathering-closes-down-public-places-815086.html" Nepal,NPL,20200319,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 19 March, the government declared suspension of all classes in schools, colleges, and universities, and postponement of all academic examinations including the Secondary Education Examination until 12 April; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525191505/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/90755/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525191938/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/covid-19-tu-executive-council-decides-to-postpone-university-examinations-until-further-notice/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215521/https://mofa.gov.np/address-to-the-nation-by-right-honorable-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-on-control-and-prevention-of-coronavirus/ " Nepal,NPL,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Prime minister in address to nation: ""Crowded places like cinema halls have been shut down for the time being."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215521/https://mofa.gov.np/address-to-the-nation-by-right-honorable-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-on-control-and-prevention-of-coronavirus/" Nepal,NPL,20200320,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In address to nation, prime minister asks residents to ""stay at home as [much] as possible""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215521/https://mofa.gov.np/address-to-the-nation-by-right-honorable-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-on-control-and-prevention-of-coronavirus/" Nepal,NPL,20200321,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Nepalese government issues extensive contract tracing and testing guidelines on March 21 (Standard Operating Procedures), Symptomatic and vulnerable population in high risk areas tested; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypIz617l_HhgSCQNuRAjRuZEYhWTar6e/view (not archivable); https://app.adpc.net/sites/default/files/public/publications/attachments/SOP%20COVID-19%20%281%29_compressed.pdf; http://web.archive.org/web/20200525204131/https://www.nepalitimes.com/latest/nepal-extends-covid-19-testing-but-no-new-cases/" Nepal,NPL,20200321,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Nepalese government issues extensive contract tracing guidelines on March 21 (Standard Operating Procedures); https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypIz617l_HhgSCQNuRAjRuZEYhWTar6e/view (not archivable); http://web.archive.org/web/20200525204030/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/nepal-documents/novel-coronavirus/health-sector-emergency-response-plan-covid-19-endorsed-may-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=ef831f44_2" Nepal,NPL,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Except the essential services as published in the Nepal Gazette, all other services provided by public, community and private sectors at federal, provincial and local levels will be suspended from March 22 until April 3.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215521/https://mofa.gov.np/address-to-the-nation-by-right-honorable-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-on-control-and-prevention-of-coronavirus/ " Nepal,NPL,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The instructions that should be followed at all times include social distancing, using masks, using sanitizers, washing hands, paying via electronic mediums, and not crowding in a group of more than 5 people. This measure was extended May 7; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525213942/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/23/nepal-goes-under-lockdown-for-a-week-starting-6am-tuesday; https://web.archive.org/web/20200526190712/https://nepaleconomicforum.org/neftake/government-announcements-amidst-extension-of-the-lockdown/" Nepal,NPL,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Prime minister in speech to nation on March 20th: ""Effective from March 22, long-distance passenger vehicles will be suspended throughout Nepal for some time."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215521/https://mofa.gov.np/address-to-the-nation-by-right-honorable-prime-minister-kp-sharma-oli-on-control-and-prevention-of-coronavirus/" Nepal,NPL,20200322,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In an address to nation on Friday evening, Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Oli announced further restrictions on travel, including a ban on all international flights between 22-31 March. http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.nepalitimes.com/latest/all-nepal-flights-cancelled-22-31-march/ " Nepal,NPL,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The District Administration Office (DAO) in Kailali district has imposed curfew in the district effective from 2 pm today until further notice .The 19 essential supplies and services as mentioned in the Nepal gazette will resume despite the curfew. Hence, the lockdown is not absolute and coded as 2T; https://web.archive.org/web/20200323133650/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/91136/" Nepal,NPL,20200323,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Cabinet meeting decided to shut down all borders with both neighbours (India, China) beginning at 10am; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204420/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/22/government-to-close-down-border-with-india-and-china-for-a-week" Nepal,NPL,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/international/2020/05/06/fgn23-virus-nepal-lockdown.html" Nepal,NPL,20200324,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Lockdown also includes shutdown of all public transport in the country; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525214420/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/05/23/the-lockdown-has-brought-public-transport-to-a-grinding-halt-leaving-drivers-and-conducts-by-the-roadside; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525214053/https://www.nepalitimes.com/banner/nepal-goes-into-lockdown-for-a-week/ " Nepal,NPL,20200324,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Nepal enters into lockdown at 6am; All public movement outside of the home, except to seek medical attention or purchase essential foodstuff, has been prohibited. Since essential trips are still allowed, this is coded as a 2G. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525213942/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/23/nepal-goes-under-lockdown-for-a-week-starting-6am-tuesday; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525214053/https://www.nepalitimes.com/banner/nepal-goes-into-lockdown-for-a-week/ " Nepal,NPL,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1," Per the lockdown order all residents and visitors throughout Nepal are required to remain in their place of residence. All movement on the roads, by vehicle and on foot, is currently prohibited with very limited life safety exceptions. Since this effectively shuts down intra-country travel, coded as 2G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215040/https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/" Nepal,NPL,20200325,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Nepali government on Wednesday decided to open borders with China only for cross-border movement of essential goods, a senior of Nepali government said. He however said that border points would remain closed for the people's movement. Nepal has shut down all land border points for the movement of people amid COVID-19 threat. Since non-essential transfers and movement of people is banned, 4 is maintained as coding; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525204825/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/26/c_138916897.htm" Nepal,NPL,20200330,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Nepal government will deposit the amount contributed by workers and employers of organisations affiliated to the Social Security Fund for the month of Chaitra. Employers can access the organisation-level welfare funds to make payments to their employees until the resumption of businesses. Migrant workers who returned from abroad and who could not go for work abroad despite securing work permit due to Covid-19 will be provided employment through the local level. The local level government are to collect the data of the people in the informal sector who need assistance. Those who need the assistance must go to their respective ward and submit their profile. With this, the local level government will provide the relief package (which includes daily essentials like food) to them during the period of the lockdown.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200526183014/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/30/these-are-the-relief-packages-introduced-by-the-government-following-extension-of-lockdown-for-another-week; https://web.archive.org/web/20200526181421/https://nepaleconomicforum.org/neftake/relief-packages-introduced-by-the-nepal-government-amidst-extension-of-the-lockdown/" Nepal,NPL,20200330,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Salt Trading Corporation and The Food Management and Trading Company Limited will be giving 10% off on the current prices for basic food items such as rice, flour, pulse, lentils, sugar, salt, oil, etc. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) will give 25% off for households on electricity up to 150 units. Nepal Telecom will give 25% off for their internet and data packages during the lockdown. Private schools (till secondary level) should exempt all fees, besides accommodation or boarding fees. The respective landlords should exempt housing rents for the workers in the informal sector. For the exempted rents, landlords will not have to pay the housing rental taxes. The government has extended deadlines for the tax filing by one and a half months. The value-added tax (VAT) and the income tax deadline has been extended till May 7. The deadline to submit reports and other details to the office of Company Registrar (OCR) has been extended until May 13 for companies. In case the expiration of driving license, route permits and others, the deadline has been extended to May 13, without any penalty or fines. Those companies who have donated to the government’s “Corona Virus Control and Treatment Fund” can deduct such donations as expenses for the purpose of tax calculations. The deadline to pay for electricity, drinking water, telephone and internet will be extended (with no fines) up until May 13. There will be no custom duty for any government, private and community sector importing medical equipment. Sugar mill owners must make complete payment to sugarcane farmers by May 13. Extension of one month for procurement agreements done prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Nepal Rastra Bank has instructed BFIs to extend the deadline for the repayment of monthly or quarterly installment of any loans by mid-July, which earlier was set for mid-April. Those borrowers who will pay the installments of their loans by mid-April will get a 10% waiver in their interest payment.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200526181421/https://nepaleconomicforum.org/neftake/relief-packages-introduced-by-the-nepal-government-amidst-extension-of-the-lockdown/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200526183014/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/03/30/these-are-the-relief-packages-introduced-by-the-government-following-extension-of-lockdown-for-another-week" Nepal,NPL,20200425,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Nepal extends ban on international flights to April 30; land borders remain closed for movement of people (except for non-essential goods at one Chinese border checkpoint); https://web.archive.org/web/20200525205406/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/25/c_139007551.htm" Nepal,NPL,20200426,E1: Income support,1,1,"Informal sector workers who have lost their jobs due to the ongoing crisis will be given the opportunity to participate in public-works projects for a subsistence wage or receive 25 percent of local daily wage should they choose not to participate. http://web.archive.org/web/20200526185502/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nepal,NPL,20200429,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) announced that banks will defer loan repayments due in April and May until mid-July. For working capital loans, banks will extend the repayment schedule of the amount due during the lockdown up to 60 days. Businesses in affected sectors, if they can show the needs, can qualify for additional working capital loans of up to 10 percent of the approved amount of their existing working capital loans, to be repaid within a year at most. The NRB directed banks to apply lower interest rates (up to 2 percentage points) when calculating the interest due for the period of mid-April to mid-July, applicable to borrowers from affected sectors. http://web.archive.org/web/20200526185502/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Nepal,NPL,20200506,C8: International travel controls,4,,"International flights to remain suspended till May 31, land borders remain closed; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525210042/https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/international-flights-to-remain-suspended-till-may-31/" Nepal,NPL,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Nepal government, on Wednesday, extended the ongoing lockdown until 18 May Monday-midnight. However, it has allowed a number of non-essential industries (such as Soap production and packaging, mall and cottage industries, Export-based industries, Industries running in special economic zones (SEZ), Construction industries like cement and pipes) to restart, hence coded as 2G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200526190712/https://nepaleconomicforum.org/neftake/government-announcements-amidst-extension-of-the-lockdown/" Nepal,NPL,20200515,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215040/https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/" Nepal,NPL,20200515,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215040/https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/ " Nepal,NPL,20200515,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215040/https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/" Nepal,NPL,20200515,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215040/https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/" Nepal,NPL,20200515,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215040/https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/" Nepal,NPL,20200515,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Government of Nepal announced on May 17 an extension to the nationwide lockdown until 2359 hours on June 2, 2020.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200525215040/https://np.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kathmandu-nepal/" Nepal,NPL,20200612,C1: School closing,3,1,"As per the government’s order, educational institutions including schools, colleges, tuition and training centres and all international and domestic flights remained prohibited. “The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday decided to issue an order as per the Infectious Disease Act 2020 to ease the ongoing lockdown,” said Yubaraj Khatiwada, minister for finance and Communication and Information Technology, at a media briefing on Thursday. http://archive.fo/3kcyP" Nepal,NPL,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to Khatiwada, private clinics, all kinds of agriculture and animal related businesses, stores that sell essential foodstuffs and transport goods will be allowed to open immediately. Development projects, including infrastructure and hydropower, extraction, collection, transportation and distribution of materials from rivers and mines for construction works will be allowed to open immediately while solid waste management, electricity, media broadcasting, postal service, and forest-related businesses can continue their activities from Monday. Though restaurants are not allowed to open for dining in, they can arrange for take away. Hotels are only allowed to open for quarantine services. http://archive.fo/3kcyP" Nepal,NPL,20200612,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All kinds of gatherings, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, conferences and cinema halls, party palaces and entertainment venues will remain shut. http://archive.fo/3kcyP " Nepal,NPL,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All kinds of gatherings, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, conferences and cinema halls, party palaces and entertainment venues will remain shut. http://archive.fo/3kcyP " Nepal,NPL,20200612,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"All kinds of public transportation, including tourist vehicles will remain closed (see infographic in link). http://archive.fo/3kcyP" Nepal,NPL,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Flights closed, and no public transportation in place, although private movement is allowed. http://archive.fo/3kcyP" Nepal,NPL,20200612,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No international flights have been sanctioned, except for labour transit points to/from India. http://archive.fo/3kcyP " Nepal,NPL,20200619,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"'On June 19, the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs issued a ban, effective immediately, on all non-emergency civilian movement in Nepal each night from 2200 hours to 0500 hours.' http://archive.fo/wGHZ2" Nepal,NPL,20200619,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government has issued a series of directives, including restricting the movement of people and vehicles from 10 pm to 5 am, as part of its strategy to ease the lockdown in different stages. http://archive.fo/zQ9vc" Nepal,NPL,20200630,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools continue to be closed http://archive.fo/dOUop" Nepal,NPL,20200630,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"'People who don’t own vehicles have been facing difficulty getting to work on time, as the government has lifted the lockdown restrictions only for private vehicles.' http://archive.fo/ac75R" Nepal,NPL,20200630,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As per the 12th June directive, all international and domestic flights remained prohibited http://archive.fo/3kcyP" Nepal,NPL,20200630,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Government of Nepal has announced that it will extend the suspension of all scheduled domestic and international commercial flights until at least 22 July. http://archive.fo/suiua" Nepal,NPL,20200630,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Measures announced April 29. The NRB announced that banks will defer loan repayments due in April and May until mid-July. http://archive.fo/t6Eat" Nepal,NPL,20200630,H2: Testing policy,1,,"'The ministry officials have even gone so far to claim that the coronavirus does not spread from asymptomatic patients and directed health facilities not to perform the coronavirus tests on asymptomatic patients before surgery.' http://archive.fo/nOUDd" Nepal,NPL,20200709,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are still closed nationally according to UNESCO. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716042651/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Nepal,NPL,20200709,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the US Embassy and Kathmandu Post. The Government of Nepal has announced an easing to the nationwide lockdown. Some establishments, such as malls and cinemas, are still closed. Many restaurants are open for takeout orders. All kinds of agriculture and animal related businesses, stores that sell essential foodstuffs and transport goods are allowed to open. Hotels are only allowed to open for quarantine services. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716162937/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/06/11/lockdown-is-officially-eased-with-private-vehicles-allowed-on-odd-even-basis-and-shops-to-open http://web.archive.org/web/20200716171724/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Nepal,NPL,20200709,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the Kathmandu Post on Jun 11. All kinds of gathering seminar, workshops, demonstrations, conferences are remained closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716162937/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/06/11/lockdown-is-officially-eased-with-private-vehicles-allowed-on-odd-even-basis-and-shops-to-open " Nepal,NPL,20200709,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the Kathmandu Post on Jun 11. All kinds of gathering seminar, workshops, demonstrations, conferences are remained closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716162937/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/06/11/lockdown-is-officially-eased-with-private-vehicles-allowed-on-odd-even-basis-and-shops-to-open " Nepal,NPL,20200709,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"While announcing the relaxation measures, Minister Khatiwada asked the public to take proper safety measures. Motorcycles should only carry one person while cars should only carry two, he said. All public vehicles, however, are prohibited for the time being. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716162937/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/06/11/lockdown-is-officially-eased-with-private-vehicles-allowed-on-odd-even-basis-and-shops-to-open " Nepal,NPL,20200709,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On June 19, the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs issued a ban, effective immediately, on all non-emergency civilian movement in Nepal each night from 2200 hours to 0500 hours. Only emergency movements will be permitted by police checkpoints during this time. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716164740/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Nepal/Content/Detail/Report/f9f13d3d-35c0-44d1-af09-18fdc1e7ef1f " Nepal,NPL,20200709,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"All international and domestic flights remained prohibited http://archive.fo/3kcyP " Nepal,NPL,20200709,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to the US embassy, The Nepal government has suspended regularly scheduled international and domestic flights until 2359 hours on July 21, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716171724/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Nepal,NPL,20200709,E1: Income support,1,1,"Measure announced April 26. Informal sector workers who have lost their jobs due to the ongoing crisis will be given the opportunity to participate in public-works projects for a subsistence wage or receive 25 percent of local daily wage should they choose not to participate Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716182728/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nepal,NPL,20200709,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Social assistance will be strengthened by providing those most vulnerable with daily food rations, subsidizing utility bills for low-usage customers, extending tax-filing deadlines, and taking measures to partially compensate those in the formal sector for lost wages in the event of job loss. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200716182728/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nepal,NPL,20200709,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The ministry officials directed health facilities not to perform the coronavirus tests on asymptomatic patients before surgery, they claim that the coronavirus does not spread from asymptomatic patients. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716183848/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/07/07/patients-seeking-treatment-in-non-covid-hospitals-are-testing-positive-for-coronavirus" Nepal,NPL,20200717,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Cabinet on Tuesday said the schools can start the admission process from August 18 but it did not say when the classes could be allowed to begin. http://archive.fo/y766v" Nepal,NPL,20200721,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The lifting of the lockdown will mean unrestricted movement of people and transport services. Business will also be allowed to operate 24/7. “All the provisions including the two shifts for government offices and odd-even rules [for private vehicles] would be lifted with the lifting of the lockdown,” Khatiwada said. Entertainment centres such as cinema halls and dance bars, health clubs and swimming clubs, salons, beauty parlours, spas, libraries, zoos, and museums remain closed until further notice. Hotels will be allowed to operate from July 31. http://archive.fo/e5LGp http://archive.fo/U0eRY" Nepal,NPL,20200721,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The lifting of the lockdown will mean unrestricted movement of people and transport services. Restrictions on long distance public transport will also be lifted from August 17. http://archive.fo/U0eRY" Nepal,NPL,20200721,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"'The government has announced an end of the nationwide lockdown that it had imposed starting March 24 to contain the spread of Covid-19.' " Nepal,NPL,20200721,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"From 21st July, travel between different districts will no longer require the prior approval of the Chief District Officer(s) concerned. http://archive.fo/e5LGp" Nepal,NPL,20200721,C8: International travel controls,4,,"the government said all international and domestic airline services will resume starting August 17. http://archive.fo/U0eRY" Nepal,NPL,20200722,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"A nationwide lockdown was lifted on July 21 and thereafter district administrators have been responsible for imposing their own measures to control the virus based on the infection rate in their area. Under the lockdown, all non-essential movements and services remain prohibited. See securities firm Garda website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905092841/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/374221/nepal-authorities-extend-domestic-travel-restrictions-until-september-16-update-22" Nepal,NPL,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Authorities have enforced an indefinite lockdown in Rajbiraj following a spike in coronavirus cases. http://archive.fo/5VAM5 Chief District OfficerShankar Hari Acharya said in a statement that movement of people, except for emergency reasons, has been banned for an indefinite period. https://tkpo.st/3eRYLNC" Nepal,NPL,20200724,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The Parsa District Administration Office has imposed a prohibitory order in Birgunj metropolis from Saturday following a rise in coronavirus cases in the city. ""All the works and services, except those related to maintenance of peace, security and order, healthcare, supply of essentials, banking, goods import and waste management, will be prohibited during the prohibition period,"" said Basnet. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727203332/https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2020/07/24/indefinite-prohibitory-order-imposed-in-birgunj-after-spike-in-coronavirus-cases" Nepal,NPL,20200724,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"All private and public vehicles, except for those transporting essentials required for health workers and security personnel, will also be barred from operating,' after the Parsa District Administration Office imposed a prohibitory order in Birgunj metropolis from Saturday following a rise in coronavirus cases in the city. http://archive.fo/o3psg" Nepal,NPL,20200725,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"'Valley’s ancient Rato Machhindranath festival gets green signal amid Covid concerns After months of postponement, authorities allow the jatra to begin, but questions regarding the procession remain.' http://archive.fo/sismJ " Nepal,NPL,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Biratnagar Metropolitan City has decided to shut all services, except for essential ones, until further notice from Monday. http://archive.fo/XB4aD" Nepal,NPL,20200727,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"All private and public vehicles, except for those transporting essentials required for health workers and security personnel, will also be barred from operating,' after the Parsa District Administration Office imposed a prohibitory order in Birgunj metropolis from Saturday following a rise in coronavirus cases in the city. http://archive.fo/o3psg" Nepal,NPL,20200729,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As of the National Testing Guidelines for COVID-19, updated to 29/7/2020, all symptomatic cases OR contacts of confirmed cases are eligible for PT-PCR testing. See Government of Nepal website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200906025943/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dalK3C9ECgiKpztEwfQ_5aCRpbLJQqLR/view" Nepal,NPL,20200806,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"During the lockdown in Kathmandu Valley, imposed since 6/8/20, residents are required to wear protective face coverings in public. See securities firm Garda website, archived: /web/20200906060706/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-nepal-imposes-restrictions-several-districts-early-august" Nepal,NPL,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government announced July 21 that international and domestic flight service would be permitted to resume beginning August 17, 2020. Long distant public transport will be allowed to operate beginning August 17. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808143817/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20200807,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land ports of entry into Nepal remain closed until 2359 hours on August 16. The government announced July 21 that international and domestic flight service would be permitted to resume beginning August 17, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808143817/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20200809,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Restrictions are still in place for all schools, colleges, tuition centres and training centres, gatherings, and meetings. The Cabinet has decided to monitor such activities and take legal action against those who violate the orders. All the religious activities and gatherings are banned, except for daily prayers festivals observed among family members at home."" See news article, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820174522/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures Earlier in March, it was reported that Nepalese government has restricted gatherings to 25 people. See news report, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820180634/https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-nepal-restricts-mass-gathering-closes-down-public-places-815086.html" Nepal,NPL,20200809,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health and Population Nepal continues to spread awareness regarding COVID19 through symptoms assessment, directory for hospitals and testing labs. See website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819125804/https://covid19.mohp.gov.np/" Nepal,NPL,20200811,C1: School closing,3,1,"On the 10th of August 2020, the Cabinet decided that ""Schools will remain shut"". See news report, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820174522/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures" Nepal,NPL,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""The government says that offices (both governmental and non-governmental) based in districts that have reported more than 200 coronavirus cases, and those in the Kathmandu Valley— including banks, cooperatives, financial institutions and all other organisations that have direct contact with people—to manage delivery of services electronically. These offices should mobilise only 50 percent of their staffers."" ""Offices where services through online, virtual or electronic media aren't possible and whose staffers need to come in contact with the public regularly should be shut. Offices concerned should manage the delivery of services and provisioning of human resources in coordination with the District Covid Crisis Management Centre"" See news report, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820174522/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures" Nepal,NPL,20200811,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""All the religious activities and gatherings are banned, except for daily prayers festivals observed among family members at home"". See news article, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820174522/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures" Nepal,NPL,20200811,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""long-distance public transport will remain suspended until August 31. The decision supersedes the one made public in July that said regular domestic and international passenger flights would resume from August 17"". See news report, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820174522/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures" Nepal,NPL,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Inter-district travel remains restricted to and from districts where 200 infections have been reported. Only those that have permission from the District Covid Crisis Management Centre and Local Administration will be allowed to travel from one district to another. Passes will be issued only for essential purposes"". See news report, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820174522/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/08/11/everything-you-need-to-know-about-monday-s-cabinet-decisions-on-covid-19-containment-measures" Nepal,NPL,20200811,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land ports of entry into Nepal remain closed. Commercial flights are cancelled. See US embassy website, archived: aweb.archive.org/web/20200830125526/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20200819,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Nepal temporarily banned public and religious gatherings in Kathmandu and surroundings areas. See news agency Straits Times website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830121951/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-temporarily-bans-transport-and-gatherings-in-capital-due-to-rise-in-covid-19" Nepal,NPL,20200819,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Nationwide, non-essential gatherings of more than 15 people are prohibited. See securities World Aware website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830122546/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-nepal-tightens-local-restrictions-through-aug-26" Nepal,NPL,20200821,C1: School closing,3,1,"UNESCO, Nepal’s Ministry of Education and Nepal’s Association of Community Radio Broadcasts have launched lessons via radio broadcast, covering 77 districts in 7 provinces. See UNESCO website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830115332/https://en.unesco.org/news/covid-19-response-learning-moves-classroom-radio-nepal" Nepal,NPL,20200821,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The running of private and public vehicles was prohibited in the district of Kathmandu. Only transport carrying essentials such as food items, such as security and health workers, would allowed on the streets. See news agency Straits Times website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830124509/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-temporarily-bans-transport-and-gatherings-in-capital-due-to-rise-in-covid-19" Nepal,NPL,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The government of Nepal announced extension of lockdown for Kathmandu Valley. All businesses and stores, except for stores that sell essential food items and pharmaceuticals will remain closed. All restaurants will remain closed. See US Embassy website, archived: https://web.archive.org/save/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Intercity travel is not permitted without a permit issues by local officials. Long-distance public transport is closed. See US embassy website, archived: aweb.archive.org/web/20200830125526/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20200821,E1: Income support,1,1,"Social assistance provided to the most vulnerable groups in the forms of daily food ration, 25% discount on electricity, partial compensation of those in the formal sector for lost wages. See UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific website, archived: /web/20200905101635/https://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/Nepal_COVID%20Country%20profile%20310820.pdf" Nepal,NPL,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On July 17, Nepal Rastra Bank announced that sectors most affected by the contagion will get loan payment (including installment and interest payment) period extended by one year, sectors moderately and least affected by COVID-19 will get loan payment period extended by nine months and six months, respectively. See UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific website, archived: /web/20200905101635/https://www.unescap.org/sites/default/files/Nepal_COVID%20Country%20profile%20310820.pdf" Nepal,NPL,20200821,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Messages on COVID-19 and hand-washing were disseminated with the use of SMS, mass media, and ‘mike-ing’ via the mobilising of vehicles provided by local governments They ensured that the myths and misconceptions circulated through social media were demystified. See Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905132155/https://www.wsscc.org/media/resources/handwashing-daily-part-life-nepal" Nepal,NPL,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Nepalese government continues contact tracing of all cases. See SOP for Case Investigation and Contact Tracing of COVID-19 patients, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200906032215/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YMpx_GPYukkgIYdIWE1r_4pZDVgdc-B8/view" Nepal,NPL,20200831,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Nepali police fired tear gas and water cannon to half a chariot festival in Kathmandu that drew hundreds of Hindus and Buddhists onto the streets in defiance of coronavirus restrictions. See news agency CNA website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905091847/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-nepal-police-clash-devotees-defying-ban-festival-13080140" Nepal,NPL,20200831,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Nepali police fired tear gas and water cannon to half a chariot festival in Kathmandu that drew hundreds of Hindus and Buddhists onto the streets in defiance of coronavirus restrictions. See news agency CNA website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905091847/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-nepal-police-clash-devotees-defying-ban-festival-13080140" Nepal,NPL,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Nepalese authorities have announced that lockdown restrictions in Kathmandu Valley have been extended until at least September 9, due to a rise in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the area. See securities firm Garda website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905093640/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/375366/nepal-lockdown-extended-in-kathmandu-valley-until-september-9-update-23" Nepal,NPL,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Nepalese government announced that long-haul bus services and domestic flights will not be permitted to resume until September 16. See securities firm website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905094009/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/374221/nepal-authorities-extend-domestic-travel-restrictions-until-september-16-update-22" Nepal,NPL,20200902,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Limited commercial flight service resumed on September However, initially only Nepali nationals and representatives of diplomatic missions, the United Nations, and development partners will be permitted to fly into Nepal until further notice. Those arriving will be required to show a valid Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test showing negative for COVID-19 taken within the past 72 hours. All newly arrived travelers must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Nepal's land borders remain closed to foreign nationals until at least September 16. See US embassy website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905094952/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/. See securities firm Garda website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905095619/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/374221/nepal-authorities-extend-domestic-travel-restrictions-until-september-16-update-22" Nepal,NPL,20200903,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Nepalese authorities have announced that lockdown restrictions in Kathmandu Valley have been extended until at least September 9, due to a rise in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the area. See securities firm Garda website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905093640/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/375366/nepal-lockdown-extended-in-kathmandu-valley-until-september-9-update-23" Nepal,NPL,20200904,C1: School closing,3,1,"The World Bank has signed an additional grant of USD 10.85 million to the School Sector Development Program. It will finance activities to support remote learning programs through television, radio and the learning portal as well as printed learning packs for children who do not have access to media or internet. See World Bank website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200905084138/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/09/04/us1085-million-additional-grant-to-support-learning-and-build-resilient-education-sector-in-nepal-amid-covid-19-crisis" Nepal,NPL,20200906,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Entertainment centres such as cinema halls and dance bars, health clubs and swimming clubs, salons, beauty parlours, spas, libraries, zoos, and museums remain closed until further notice. However, shopping Malls and luxury goods stores are open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nepal/coronavirus; also https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020)" Nepal,NPL,20200906,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The government has loosened the lockdown in the Kathmandu Valley, permitting 50% occupancy in taxis and buses. However, note that some long-distance public transport will only be allowed to operate after September 16. See: https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020)" Nepal,NPL,20200906,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The central government of Nepal has authorised local authorities to impose lockdowns within their jurisdictions. There have been limited lockdowns in Pokhara and many towns in the Terai." Nepal,NPL,20200906,C8: International travel controls,2,," Note: Limited commercial flight service resumed since September 2. However, foreign citizens are currently prohibited entry into Nepal. All newly arrived travelers must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine. See: https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020)" Nepal,NPL,20200906,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The government of Nepal has announced that members of the public found outdoors without a mask can be and have been arrested and fined. This seems like a nationwide measure. See: https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020)" Nepal,NPL,20200914,C8: International travel controls,3,,"'The government announced September 14 that all land ports of entry into Nepal remain closed through midnight the night of October 16. There are a limited number of border points through which returning Nepali citizens are allowed entry.' Still, 'no foreigners are permitted entry to Nepal at this time. The government of Nepal has approved exceptions for diplomatic, international organization, and some international non-governmental organization personnel'. https://archive.vn/aRG9f Since only limited types of foreigners could enter the country, the index should change from [4] to [3], rather than [2], on 2 September?" Nepal,NPL,20200916,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Some long-distance public transport are allowed to operate after September 16. https://archive.vn/aRG9f" Nepal,NPL,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Note however: Restaurants and hotels are permitted to open beginning September 17. See: https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ (web archive not available, accessed 17th September 2020)" Nepal,NPL,20200917,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The government announced it would allow limited long-range public bus transportation beginning September 17. Buses will be allowed to operate only at 50% capacity and will be subject to strict COVID mitigation measures. See: https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ (web archive not available, accessed 17th September 2020)" Nepal,NPL,20201009,C1: School closing,3,0,"Some Nepal schools reopen after seven months with measures such as starting 'the classes from Sunday in two shifts following all the healthy protocols'. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022083721/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/covid-19-few-nepal-schools-reopen-after-seven-months/articleshow/78376474.cms" Nepal,NPL,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Most businesses, stores, restaurants, and hotels have resumed normal operations. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No new policy can be found online. " Nepal,NPL,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The last policy that can be found is as follows: The Nepal government has, as a precautionary measures, restricted public gatherings of more than 25 people at one place, it said. In line with this decision, people will not be allowed to gather in large numbers at public venues. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022085359if_/https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-nepal-restricts-mass-gathering-closes-down-public-places-815086.html" Nepal,NPL,20201009,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation, including taxis and buses, and some long distance buses, may operate at 50% occupancy Masks are required when outdoors, including while on public transport and taxis https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Most businesses, stores, restaurants, and hotels have resumed normal operations. The Government of Nepal has authorized local authorities to impose lockdowns within their jurisdictions. Limited lockdowns in Pokhara and many towns in the Terai remain possible. If you must travel locally, please inquire about local conditions. " Nepal,NPL,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The government of Nepal loosened the lockdown in the Kathmandu Valley. However, the government implemented an alternating day even/odd system for the movement of private vehicles based on the last number of the vehicle’s license plate. Limited long-range public bus transportation is allowed to operate at 50% capacity and is subject to strict COVID mitigation measures. The government announced that trekking routes may be opened beginning October 17. Travelers must present negative PCR test results to be eligible for trekking and may be subject to quarantine." Nepal,NPL,20201009,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Limited commercial flight service has resumed.. However, foreign citizens are currently prohibited entry into Nepal." Nepal,NPL,20201009,E1: Income support,1,1,"Social assistance will be strengthened by providing those most vulnerable with daily food rations, subsidizing utility bills for low-usage customers, extending tax-filing deadlines, and taking measures to partially compensate those in the formal sector for lost wages in the event of job loss. Measure announced April 26. Informal sector workers who have lost their jobs due to the ongoing crisis will be given the opportunity to participate in public-works projects for a subsistence wage or receive 25 percent of local daily wage should they choose not to participate. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022092249/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nepal,NPL,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,," The NRB announced that banks will defer loan repayments due in April and May until mid-July. For working capital loans, banks will extend the repayment schedule of the amount due during the lockdown up to 60 days. Businesses in affected sectors, if they can show the needs, can qualify for additional working capital loans of up to 10 percent of the approved amount of their existing working capital loans, to be repaid within a year at most. The NRB directed banks to apply lower interest rates (up to 2 percentage points) when calculating the interest due for the period of mid-April to mid-July, applicable to borrowers from affected sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022092249/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nepal,NPL,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://covid19.ndrrma.gov.np/. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201009,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Several government designated hospitals offer COVID-19 testing. Individuals must pay the cost testing, which has been mandated by the government at Rs. 2,200. Reports of private hospitals charging the previous maximum of Rs. 4,400 have been reported." Nepal,NPL,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The city has formed five teams for contact tracing for Kathmandu’s 32 wards. Each team should consist of three members—a lab technician, a public health officer and a paramedic—as per the Health Ministry’s guidelines. But there are only two people in a team due to the lack of personnel. Contact tracing is key, but a lack of human resource is making it ineffective. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022094445/https://kathmandupost.com/health/2020/08/14/contact-tracing-is-key-but-a-lack-of-human-resource-is-making-it-ineffective" Nepal,NPL,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The government of Nepal has announced that failure to wear a mask outdoors may result in arrest and a fine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201023,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Upadated Nov 3, 2020 - The government announced that returning Nepali citizens are allowed entry through a limited number of border points. - Depending upon the port of entry, newly arrived travelers must undergo a mandatory quarantine ranging from 2 to 14-days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110091942/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Updated 3 Nov, 2020 The government of Nepal has announced that failure to wear a mask outdoors may result in arrest and a fine. Specific information about potential penalties has not been published. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110091942/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201105,C8: International travel controls,3,,"It is reported on 5 November that, Nepal has reopened with restrictions to those seeking to climb or trek its famous peaks. [Quote] Rudra Singh Tamang, director general of Nepal’s Department of Tourism said: “We are not opening the country for all visitors and only mountaineers and trekkers who have already had a permit taken prior permit will be allowed to come to Nepal. “We are opening to a sector of visitors who we know we can handle and manage.” [End of quote] https://archive.vn/yDExY" Nepal,NPL,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy found." Nepal,NPL,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in policy found." Nepal,NPL,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy found." Nepal,NPL,20201122,C1: School closing,3,0,"Old one - Some Nepal schools reopen after seven months with measures such as starting 'the classes from Sunday in two shifts following all the healthy protocols'. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022083721/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/covid-19-few-nepal-schools-reopen-after-seven-months/articleshow/78376474.cms" Nepal,NPL,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Nov 23 - Most businesses, stores, restaurants, and hotels have resumed normal operations. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Old one - Nepal temporarily banned public and religious gatherings in Kathmandu and surroundings areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200830121951/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/nepal-temporarily-bans-transport-and-gatherings-in-capital-due-to-rise-in-covid-19" Nepal,NPL,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Old one - The Nepal government has, as a precautionary measures, restricted public gatherings of more than 25 people at one place, it said. In line with this decision, people will not be allowed to gather in large numbers at public venues. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022085359if_/https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-nepal-restricts-mass-gathering-closes-down-public-places-815086.html" Nepal,NPL,20201122,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Old one - Public transportation, including taxis and buses, and some long distance buses, may operate at 50% occupancy Masks are required when outdoors, including while on public transport and taxis https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Government of Nepal has authorized local authorities to impose lockdowns within their jurisdictions. Limited lockdowns in Pokhara and many towns in the Terai remain possible. If you must travel locally, please inquire about local conditions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The government of Nepal loosened the lockdown in the Kathmandu Valley. However, the government implemented an alternating day even/odd system for the movement of private vehicles based on the last number of the vehicle’s license plate. Limited long-range public bus transportation is allowed to operate at 50% capacity and is subject to strict COVID mitigation measures. The government announced that trekking routes may be opened beginning October 17. Travelers must present negative PCR test results to be eligible for trekking and may be subject to quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201122,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Limited commercial flight service has resumed. Except as described above, foreign citizens are currently prohibited entry into Nepal. Domestic flights have resumed, including full seating capacity. Each flight will operate under strict COVID mitigation measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201122,E1: Income support,1,1,"Old - Social assistance will be strengthened by providing those most vulnerable with daily food rations, subsidizing utility bills for low-usage customers, extending tax-filing deadlines, and taking measures to partially compensate those in the formal sector for lost wages in the event of job loss. Measure announced April 26. Informal sector workers who have lost their jobs due to the ongoing crisis will be given the opportunity to participate in public-works projects for a subsistence wage or receive 25 percent of local daily wage should they choose not to participate. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022092249/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nepal,NPL,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,," The NRB announced that banks will defer loan repayments due in April and May until mid-July. For working capital loans, banks will extend the repayment schedule of the amount due during the lockdown up to 60 days. Businesses in affected sectors, if they can show the needs, can qualify for additional working capital loans of up to 10 percent of the approved amount of their existing working capital loans, to be repaid within a year at most. The NRB directed banks to apply lower interest rates (up to 2 percentage points) when calculating the interest due for the period of mid-April to mid-July, applicable to borrowers from affected sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022092249/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Nepal,NPL,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"good info on public domain - https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201122,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Several government designated hospitals offer COVID-19 testing. Individuals must pay the cost testing, which has been mandated by the government at Rs. 2,200. Reports of private hospitals charging the previous maximum of Rs. 4,400 have been reported. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020230202/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201122,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Old - The city has formed five teams for contact tracing for Kathmandu’s 32 wards. Each team should consist of three members—a lab technician, a public health officer and a paramedic—as per the Health Ministry’s guidelines. But there are only two people in a team due to the lack of personnel. Contact tracing is key, but a lack of human resource is making it ineffective. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022094445/https://kathmandupost.com/health/2020/08/14/contact-tracing-is-key-but-a-lack-of-human-resource-is-making-it-ineffective" Nepal,NPL,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The government of Nepal has announced that failure to wear a mask outdoors may result in arrest and a fine. Specific information about potential penalties has not been published. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110091942/https://np.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Nepal,NPL,20201124,C1: School closing,2,0,"A Spokesperson at the MoEST Dipak Sharma said most schools will resume classes from November 24 for board examination of grade 12. “The government has made all necessary preparations to resume classes in schools following health safety protocols,” he added. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130170416/https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/schools-to-reopen-after-chhath-festival/" Nepal,NPL,20201201,C1: School closing,2,0,"While schools were reopened across Nepal towards the last week of November - source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213212004/https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/schools-reopen-amid-coronavirus-scare/ Some regions were forced to shut down schools again in early December source: Nov 30, 2020: ""Some schools that resumed classes yesterday after a long time due to coronavirus pandemic were closed today in Shambhunath Municipality, Saptari."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201213212045/https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/schools-closed-day-after-they-opened/" New Zealand,NZL,20200122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The NZL Ministry of Health first started tweeting about Coronavirus on Jan 22 (Source 1) and since then has posted frequent updates. On Feb 6th, the Ministry established a hotline specifically for queries related to COVID(Source 2) Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615132824/https://twitter.com/minhealthnz/status/1219741776891674624 Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200210092653/https://twitter.com/minhealthnz/status/1225278782845702145" New Zealand,NZL,20200202,C8: International travel controls,3,,"New Zealand has closed its borders to any foreigners arriving from China – including those who have passed through in transit – and boosted its border screening in an attempt to prevent coronavirus arriving in the country. Any foreign travellers who leave or transit through mainland China after 2 February 2020 (NZ time) will be refused entry to New Zealand. Any foreign travellers in transit to New Zealand on 2 February 2020 will be subject to enhanced screening on arrival but, pending clearance, will be granted entry to New Zealand. /web/20200429113551/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/03/coronavirus-outbreak-new-zealand-bans-foreign-travellers-from-china /web/20200429113803/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12305329 " New Zealand,NZL,20200228,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First case tests positive in New Zealand on 28th Feb https://web.archive.org/web/20200406180022/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/28/new-zealand-confirms-first-coronavirus-case" New Zealand,NZL,20200228,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Tracing has started as the first case was confirmed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406180022/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/28/new-zealand-confirms-first-coronavirus-case https://web.archive.org/web/20200827093540/https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/diagnostics/new-zealand-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-health-ministry/74377332" New Zealand,NZL,20200229,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Health Ministry launches Coronavirus public awareness campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200330083848/https://www.teaomaori.news/health-ministry-launches-coronavirus-public-awareness-campaign " New Zealand,NZL,20200303,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing conducted for second confirmed case: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402110627/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/04/new-zealand-records-second-coronavirus-case-in-woman-arriving-from-italy" New Zealand,NZL,20200305,H2: Testing policy,1,,"'The Ministry of Health has distributed provisional criteria for cases that require testing, which are split across several categories. Its ""epidemiological criteria"" is for patients who have either travelled to or from countries or areas of concern for Covid-19 within 14 days before the onset of illness, or have had close contact with a confirmed case within two weeks of them becoming unwell. [...] Its ""clinical criteria"" was for people with fever or a history of fever, and acute respiratory infection, with either shortness of breath, cough or a sore throat. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402103825/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12313924" New Zealand,NZL,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban to foreign travellers from China continues. On Saturday, the Government announced that every person entering New Zealand from anywhere in the world will be required to self-isolate for 14 days, excluding the Pacific. /web/20200429113125/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/media-centre/media-releases/two-travellers-in-custody-following-failure-to-comply-with-self-isolation-requirements " New Zealand,NZL,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Bans gatherings over 500 people The restrictions on gatherings will not apply to schools or universities but will apply to both indoor and outdoor meetings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402114757/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/we-dont-want-to-be-italy-new-zealand-bans-gatherings-of-more-than-500-due-to-coronavirus " New Zealand,NZL,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Bans gatherings over 500 people The restrictions on gatherings will not apply to schools or universities but will apply to both indoor and outdoor meetings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402114757/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/we-dont-want-to-be-italy-new-zealand-bans-gatherings-of-more-than-500-due-to-coronavirus " New Zealand,NZL,20200317,E1: Income support,2,0,"17th March: 'The Government has unveiled a $12.1 billion support package for the New Zealand economy, with almost half of the cash to be spent on a wage subsidy package for all coronavirus-impacted businesses.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200502165254/https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/government-announces-12-billion-economic-package-to-tackle-coronavirus/ 'The Government’s Wage Subsidy Scheme supports employers and their staff to maintain an employment connection and ensure an income for affected employees, even if the employee is unable to actually work any hours. ' 'To be eligible for the wage subsidy businesses must declare that they [...] will pay named employees, at a minimum [...] at least 80% of income where reasonably possible. [...] 'Payment rates under the modified Wage Subsidy Scheme are unchanged from the original COVID-19 leave and wage subsidy schemes. They are: $585.80 (gross) per week for full-time employees'. http://web.archive.org/web/20200502165642/https://www.employment.govt.nz/leave-and-holidays/other-types-of-leave/coronavirus-workplace/wage-subsidy/ The median annual salary in New Zealand is $52,000, i.e. $1,000 per month; so, even if employers cannot afford to pay 80% of their employees salary, they must as a minimum pay the $585.80 subsidy, which is still >50% of the median. http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/110523771/100k-a-lot-or-a-little-whats-wealthy-in-nz-in-2019 " New Zealand,NZL,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Bans public gatherings over 100 people (not workplaces schools or public transport) /web/20200429100738/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/03/covid-19-government-bans-gatherings-of-100-people-or-more-amid-coronavirus-pandemic.html " New Zealand,NZL,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The New Zealand Government has further strengthened travel restrictions, closing our border to almost all travellers from 23:59 on Thursday 19 March 2020 (NZDT). The New Zealand border is currently closed to almost all travellers to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Mandatory 14 day quarantine for all arrivals. /web/20200429112805/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-closures-and-exceptions https://web.archive.org/web/20200402094909/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/coronavirus-update-inz-response " New Zealand,NZL,20200321,C1: School closing,1,1,"New Zealand goes to alert level 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402113638/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/03/coronavirus-new-zealand-s-covid-19-alert-systems-how-it-affects-kiwis.html At Alert Level 2, it is safe to send your children to schools, early learning services and tertiary education. There will be appropriate measures in place. Source: https://archive.fo/RyYwu" New Zealand,NZL,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Level 2 employers start alternative ways of working if possible (eg remote working, shift-based working, physical distancing within the workplace, staggering meal breaks, flexible leave arrangements) https://web.archive.org/web/20200402003757/https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/covid-19-alert-system/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Only 100 people total allowed to gather anywhere. /web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf " New Zealand,NZL,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Level 2 People asked to stay at home where possible. /web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf " New Zealand,NZL,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Level 2 People asked to stay at home where possible. /web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf " New Zealand,NZL,20200323,C1: School closing,1,1,"New Zealand hits alert level 3: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402112937/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/03/coronavirus-new-zealand-goes-to-covid-19-alert-level-3.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200402113055/https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/covid-19-alert-system/%23new-zealand-covid-19-alert-levels" New Zealand,NZL,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Level 3 announced 'Prime minister Jacinda Ardern this afternoon [23rd March] announced an immediate lift in the Covid-19 alert status from level two to level three your business cannot operate if it requires close physical contact. https://web.archive.org/web/20200401234228/https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/23-03-2020/covid-19-nz-live-updates-march-23-courts-to-continue-operating-several-schools-closed/ /web/20200429095621/https://covid19.govt.nz/businesses-and-employees/businesses-and-services/doing-business-at-alert-level-3/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Alert Level 3 declared mass gatherings cancelled At Alert Level 3, we are keeping tight restrictions on gatherings. The only permitted gatherings of up to 10 people are for: funerals and tangihanga wedding ceremonies, not receptions. /web/20200429100225/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-3/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200402003757/https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/covid-19-alert-system/ /web/20200429101439/https://covid19.govt.nz/communities/gatherings-and-events/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Alert Level 3 declared mass gatherings cancelled At Alert Level 3, we are keeping tight restrictions on gatherings. The only permitted gatherings of up to 10 people are for: funerals and tangihanga wedding ceremonies, not receptions. /web/20200429100225/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-3/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200402003757/https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/covid-19-alert-system/ /web/20200429101439/https://covid19.govt.nz/communities/gatherings-and-events/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200323,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Level 3 You can use public transport to travel within your local area, but only for the following reasons: accessing local services and businesses going to work or school (for those who have to) low-risk exercise in your local area visiting people in your extended bubble travelling to permitted gatherings /web/20200429105543/https://covid19.govt.nz/individuals-and-households/travelling-and-moving-around/public-private-and-active-transport/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Level 3 Just like Alert Level 4, people should stay at home as much as possible except for exercise, going to work or school, or visiting local services like the doctor, pharmacy or supermarket. Don’t travel far from home, especially not to baches or second homes. /web/20200429110735/https://covid19.govt.nz/individuals-and-households/travelling-and-moving-around/leaving-your-house/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Level 3 Travel between regions is allowed for the following essential personal movement: • Workers travelling to do essential work, • Going to work or school (only in neighbouring region), • Shared bubble arrangements, • Relocating a home or business, • Those travelling for medical reasons, • Emergencies and giving effect to court orders, • Those who have an exemption to travel because of compassionate reasons, • Foreign nationals leaving New Zealand (except Cook Strait ferries), • New Zealanders resident in the Realm returning home, and • People arriving in New Zealand from overseas and returning home after 14 days’ isolation/quarantine at port of arrival (except air and marine crew). All other travel is not allowed /web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf " New Zealand,NZL,20200324,C1: School closing,3,1,"'Schools will be closed from tomorrow [24th March] except to the children of essential services such as doctors, police, ambo drivers. This will give them time to plan'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402114021/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/03/coronavirus-new-zealand-goes-to-covid-19-alert-level-3.html " New Zealand,NZL,20200324,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"'From 24 March, all public transport services operating (bus, rail, ferry) are ‘fare free’. Allowing free access to public transport will protect the health and safety of frontline public transport staff by removing the need to handle cash. It also ensures free transport for essential workers requiring access to their jobs and for the general public using public transport to access essential services (e.g. for medical care).' https://web.archive.org/web/20200402095635/https://www.nzta.govt.nz/about-us/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-services-update/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200324,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"'Government announces six-month mortgage holiday for COVID-19 impacted homeowners' http://web.archive.org/web/20200502171825/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2020/03/government-announces-six-month-mortgage-holiday-for-covid-19-impacted-homeowners.html" New Zealand,NZL,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Level 4 at 11.59pm on Wednesday [25th March] night. This means people are instructed to stay at home, schools and non-essential businesses are to close and travel will be severely limited. It will stay this way for at least four weeks.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200401234228/https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/23-03-2020/covid-19-nz-live-updates-march-23-courts-to-continue-operating-several-schools-closed/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200326,C1: School closing,3,1,"Prime minister Jacinda Ardern this afternoon [23rd March] announced an immediate lift in the Covid-19 alert status from level two to level three, with a lift to level four at 11.59pm on Wednesday [25th March] night. This means people are instructed to stay at home, schools and non-essential businesses are to close and travel will be severely limited. It will stay this way for at least four weeks.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200401234228/https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/23-03-2020/covid-19-nz-live-updates-march-23-courts-to-continue-operating-several-schools-closed 'From Thursday [26th March], all schools, tertiary providers and early learning centres will be shut as the country moves into a lockdown to combat the spread of Covid-19.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200401231132/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/412489/coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know-about-school-and-uni-closures " New Zealand,NZL,20200326,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Level 4 declared Mass gatherings remain cancelled These requirements apply to family and social gatherings such as birthdays, funerals, tangihanga or weddings. These gatherings cannot go ahead. We are asking you only spend time with those who you are in self-isolation with, and keep your distance from all others at all times. https://web.archive.org/web/20200401234228/https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/23-03-2020/covid-19-nz-live-updates-march-23-courts-to-continue-operating-several-schools-closed/ /web/20200429101439/https://covid19.govt.nz/communities/gatherings-and-events/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200326,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Level 4 declared Mass gatherings remain cancelled These requirements apply to family and social gatherings such as birthdays, funerals, tangihanga or weddings. These gatherings cannot go ahead. We are asking you only spend time with those who you are in self-isolation with, and keep your distance from all others at all times. https://web.archive.org/web/20200401234228/https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/23-03-2020/covid-19-nz-live-updates-march-23-courts-to-continue-operating-several-schools-closed/ /web/20200429101439/https://covid19.govt.nz/communities/gatherings-and-events/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200326,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"On 23rd March, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces movement to level 4 alert at 11.59pm on 25th March. Full lockdown measures therefore practically effective from 26th March. Included in her speech: 'After 48 hours we will be moving to air travel only applying to the transport of people undertaking essential services and the transport of freight. Public transport will also begin to transition over the next 48 hours will only be available for those working in essential services, for medical reasons, and to move essential goods - including ferry services between the North and South Island.' Public transport during Alert Level 4 is only available for people working in essential services, and for the general public to access essential services, for example for medical reasons or to get to the supermarket. Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406173319/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/03/coronavirus-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-s-full-covid-19-speech.html /web/20200429105543/https://covid19.govt.nz/individuals-and-households/travelling-and-moving-around/public-private-and-active-transport/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Level 4 Some people will need to go outside occasionally. For example, to take a short walk for exercise or mental wellbeing, or to visit local essential services like the doctor, pharmacy or supermarket. /web/20200429110735/https://covid19.govt.nz/individuals-and-households/travelling-and-moving-around/leaving-your-house/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Level 4 Travel between regions, including using domestic air services or Cook Strait ferries, is restricted to the following journeys: • Workers travelling to do essential work, • Those travelling for medical reasons, • Those who have an exemption to travel because of compassionate reasons, • Foreign nationals leaving New Zealand (except Cook Strait ferries), • New Zealanders resident in the Realm returning home, and • New Zealanders returning home after 14 days’ isolation/ quarantine at port of arrival. All other travel within region, or to other regions, is not allowed Personal travel (including the use of private cars or public transport) is only permitted within territorial authority, and for essential personal movement as defined in Health Act order of 3 April 2020. /web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf " New Zealand,NZL,20200326,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"'On Monday 23 March 2020 the Government announced a freeze to residential rent increases and greater protections for tenants against having their tenancies terminated. This has been applied as law through the COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Amendment Act 2020. [...] -There is now a freeze on rent increases. -A rent increase notice from a landlord will not have the effect of increasing a tenant’s rent, unless the rent increase has already taken effect. -Tenancies will not be terminated during the lock-down period [...] The measures took effect on Thursday, 26 March.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200502163805/https://www.hud.govt.nz/residential-housing/covid-19-rent-freeze-and-tenancy-terminations/" New Zealand,NZL,20200401,H2: Testing policy,2,," 'A new case definition for clincians has been issued. Anyone with respiratory symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19 can be tested, regardless of travel history or contact with a confirmed case. Doctors are advised to continue using their judgement.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200402103353/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/04/coronavirus-ministry-of-health-confirms-51-new-cases-of-covid-19.html (These measures have been applauded: http://web.archive.org/web/20200416115942/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/04/coronavirus-broadening-covid-19-testing-criteria-applauded-by-public-health-expert.html)" New Zealand,NZL,20200402,H2: Testing policy,2,,"'A new case definition for clincians has been issued. Anyone with respiratory symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19 can be tested, regardless of travel history or contact with a confirmed case. Doctors are advised to continue using their judgement.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200402103353/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/04/coronavirus-ministry-of-health-confirms-51-new-cases-of-covid-19.html" New Zealand,NZL,20200405,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200406173706/https://www.health.govt.nz/news-media/media-releases/contact-tracing-forefront-fight-against-covid-19 As of 5 Apr. The Ministry of Health says a significant increase in New Zealand's ability to carry out contact tracing is proving vital at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, with hundreds of staff mobilised to carry out the work and 5 thousand close contacts tracked so far. The Government's dedicated contact tracing service set up for COVID-19 is also now seeing more than 700 contacts being traced in a single day." New Zealand,NZL,20200407,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"New Zealand's Ministry of Health said it was waiting for further advice from the WHO before telling Kiwis to cover up. And while there's growing evidence even simple, non-fitted masks can help protect against the novel coronavirus, that doesn't mean they would be helpful here. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108153945/https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/120849228/should-new-zealand-follow-other-countries-making-face-masks-mandatory" New Zealand,NZL,20200416,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Scientists say more data on contact tracing and testing is needed to inform policy decisions regarding the response to COVID-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200416120754/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/414354/covid-19-data-on-contact-tracing-tests-borders-needed-to-inform-lockdown-level-scientists" New Zealand,NZL,20200416,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Scientists say more data on contact tracing and testing is needed to inform policy decisions regarding the response to COVID-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200416120754/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/414354/covid-19-data-on-contact-tracing-tests-borders-needed-to-inform-lockdown-level-scientists" New Zealand,NZL,20200422,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"If you want to wear a face mask, you should - if you don't want to wear a mask, that's also okay, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield reiterated during Thursday's daily COVID-19 update. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001110814/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/04/coronavirus-the-ministry-of-health-s-current-verdict-on-face-masks-during-covid-19-pandemic.html" New Zealand,NZL,20200428,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Back to Level 3 your business cannot operate if it requires close physical contact. Government agencies will not determine if individual businesses can operate, nor will they keep a register of businesses that meet the guidelines. /web/20200429095621/https://covid19.govt.nz/businesses-and-employees/businesses-and-services/doing-business-at-alert-level-3/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200428,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Level 3 Gatherings and events create a very high risk of transmitting COVID-19. At Alert Level 3, we are keeping tight restrictions on gatherings. The only permitted gatherings of up to 10 people are for: funerals and tangihanga wedding ceremonies, not receptions. /web/20200429100225/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-3/ /web/20200429101439/https://covid19.govt.nz/communities/gatherings-and-events/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200428,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Level 3 Gatherings and events create a very high risk of transmitting COVID-19. At Alert Level 3, we are keeping tight restrictions on gatherings. The only permitted gatherings of up to 10 people are for: funerals and tangihanga wedding ceremonies, not receptions. /web/20200429100225/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-3/ /web/20200429101439/https://covid19.govt.nz/communities/gatherings-and-events/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200428,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Level 3 You can use public transport to travel within your local area, but only for the following reasons: accessing local services and businesses going to work or school (for those who have to) low-risk exercise in your local area visiting people in your extended bubble travelling to permitted gatherings /web/20200429105543/https://covid19.govt.nz/individuals-and-households/travelling-and-moving-around/public-private-and-active-transport/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200428,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Level 3 Just like Alert Level 4, people should stay at home as much as possible except for exercise, going to work or school, or visiting local services like the doctor, pharmacy or supermarket. Don’t travel far from home, especially not to baches or second homes. /web/20200429110735/https://covid19.govt.nz/individuals-and-households/travelling-and-moving-around/leaving-your-house/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Level 3 Travel between regions is allowed for the following essential personal movement: • Workers travelling to do essential work, • Going to work or school (only in neighbouring region), • Shared bubble arrangements, • Relocating a home or business, • Those travelling for medical reasons, • Emergencies and giving effect to court orders, • Those who have an exemption to travel because of compassionate reasons, • Foreign nationals leaving New Zealand (except Cook Strait ferries), • New Zealanders resident in the Realm returning home, and • People arriving in New Zealand from overseas and returning home after 14 days’ isolation/quarantine at port of arrival (except air and marine crew). All other travel is not allowed /web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf " New Zealand,NZL,20200429,C1: School closing,2,1,"New Zealand moves back down to Level 3 on 28th April. From Wednesday 29th April schools will reopen for children up to Year 10 who cannot study from home, or whose parents need to return to work Under Alert Level 3 it will be safe for Early Learning/Education Centres and schools to open for children up to and including year 10, with appropriate public health measures in place. All young people in years 11–13 will continue to learn at home. Play centres and playgroups will be closed. /web/20200429093936/https://covid19.govt.nz/individuals-and-households/parents-caregivers-whanau-and-teachers/education/ /web/20200429094134/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/27/new-zealand-prepares-to-lift-strict-lockdown-after-eliminating-coronavirus " New Zealand,NZL,20200429,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Health services use contact tracing to find people who may have been exposed to an infectious disease. There are two types of ‘contacts’ – close contacts and casual contacts. Health services give advice to both of these contact types on what they need to do. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504120730/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-health-advice-general-public/contact-tracing-covid-19" New Zealand,NZL,20200507,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"""A high-level scientific review has explored the vexed issue of face masks – finding there's not enough evidence to recommend people wear them to protect against Covid-19."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831102959/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12330388" New Zealand,NZL,20200514,C1: School closing,1,1,"""New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 May."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200517163106/https://covid19.govt.nz/ At Alert Level 2, it is safe to send your children to schools, early learning services and tertiary education. There will be appropriate measures in place. ""Tertiary education facilities, schools and early learning centres are open for all age groups."" Note that schools will still provide distance learning at this phase, for children who are still self-isolating. Source: https://archive.fo/RyYwu" New Zealand,NZL,20200514,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 May."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200517163106/https://covid19.govt.nz/ Guidance for each alert level can be found at https://web.archive.org/web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf All workplaces are allowed to operate at alert level 2, provided they can do so safely. Working from home is encouraged where possible, but businesses are allowed to operate their physical premises and provide all services (including close contact services and services in people's homes) so long as they meet public health and distancing standards." New Zealand,NZL,20200514,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public venues including stadiums and event facilities may open (to a limit of 100 customers at a time) so long as they maintain full participant records and 1 meter social distancing. ""New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 May."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200517163106/https://covid19.govt.nz/ Guidance for each alert level can be found at https://web.archive.org/web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf" New Zealand,NZL,20200514,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""All gatherings (such as weddings, birthdays, baby showers) restricted to 10 people, except funerals and tangihanga which can have a maximum of 50 people if registered with the Ministry of Health"" ""New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 May."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200517163106/https://covid19.govt.nz/ Guidance for each alert level can be found at https://web.archive.org/web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf" New Zealand,NZL,20200514,C5: Close public transport,0,,"New Zealand has reduced its alert level to '2', which only requires ""Appropriate physical distancing and other risk mitigating measures in place on public transport and aircraft as agreed by relevant agencies."" ""New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 May."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200517163106/https://covid19.govt.nz/ Guidance for each alert level can be found at https://web.archive.org/web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf" New Zealand,NZL,20200514,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 May."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200517163106/https://covid19.govt.nz/ New Zealand's relaxed stay at home guidance is now ""Leave home, but in a safe way."" Guidance for each alert level can be found at https://web.archive.org/web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf" New Zealand,NZL,20200514,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Wednesday 13 May."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200517163106/https://covid19.govt.nz/ ""You can travel, but do it in a safe way."" New Zealand no longer has any restrictions on internal travel, other than enforcement of distancing and other public health measures on public transportation. Guidance for each alert level can be found at https://web.archive.org/web/20200429110819/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/tables/COVID-19-alert-levels-detailed.pdf" New Zealand,NZL,20200514,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The recent switch to Alert Level 2 retains strict border closure with few exceptions (requiring quarantine) eg for medical staff and spouses or dependents of New Zealand residents. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517171348/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-closures-and-exceptions" New Zealand,NZL,20200525,E1: Income support,2,0,"""25 May 2020 The COVID-19 Income Relief Payment will help soften the shock and minimise disruption from sudden unemployment, giving people time to look for other work or retrain. The payment will be available for 12 weeks from 8 June for anyone who has lost their job due to the impact of COVID-19 since March 1. It will pay $490 a week to those who lost full-time work and $250 for part-time. The payment will not be taxed."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200602035406/https://covid19.govt.nz/latest-updates/new-payment-for-new-zealanders-who-have-lost-their-job-due-to-covid-19/" New Zealand,NZL,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Friday 29 May 2020. Amendments to Alert Level 2 — part of the gradual easing of restrictions that will happen as we move towards Alert Level 1. ""Social gatherings can be held with up to 100 people The limit for social gatherings will be lifted to 100 people. These include events at home and outside of home like religious services, parties, weddings, tangihanga and funerals. It is important everyone keeps playing it safe. This means: While hospitality businesses continue to have the 100 person limit per defined space, group bookings of more than 10 people will be permitted, but the 3 S’s — seated, separated, single-server — still apply. A funeral or tangihanga will also have a 100 person limit, and organisers are no longer required to apply to the Ministry of Health to hold one. Social gatherings at a private dwelling will be able to have a maximum of 100 people. A business or responsible individual, in charge of a social gathering, must ensure records are kept for contact tracing purposes, except where every person in a gathering knows each other. This includes in your home, community hall, or other such space. Participating in community sport will also become easier, with greater numbers of people able to gather up to a limit of 100 people. Requirements for contact tracing still remain. Workers providing a service to a social gathering, such as waiters at a wedding, are not included in the 100 person limit."" /web/20200602033409/https://covid19.govt.nz/latest-updates/alert-level-2-changes-confirmed-for-friday-29-may/" New Zealand,NZL,20200608,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610203251/https://uniteforrecovery.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-alert-system/alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20200608,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610203251/https://uniteforrecovery.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-alert-system/alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20200608,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"New Zealand moved in Alert Level 1 from June 8, which does not require face masks. ""Face coverings are not needed at Alert Level 1 At Alert Level 1, you do not need to wear face coverings because there is no evidence of community transmission of COVID-19. You should be prepared by having a supply of face coverings for everyone who usually lives in your household. Add some to your household emergency kit."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831101114/https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/protect-yourself-and-others/wear-a-face-covering/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200831101427/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/418556/covid-19-what-you-need-to-know-about-alert-level-1" New Zealand,NZL,20200611,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Only New Zealand residents and citizens (and their children and partners) are permitted to enter New Zealand. This includes the Realm countries (the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau), Australian citizens and permanent residents ordinarily resident in New Zealand. Airline and marine crew are also exempt from managed isolation in some cases. People from any other countries can’t enter New Zealand at this time, unless they have specific grounds for exemption, such as being essential workers or for medical reasons. These people will need to apply to Immigration New Zealand for an exception to the border closure. Apply to Immigration for an exception to the border closure Every person entering New Zealand from another country must remain in managed isolation or quarantine for at least 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618135506/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-current-situation/covid-19-border-controls" New Zealand,NZL,20200611,E1: Income support,2,0,"Background. As of June 4, New Zealand had 1,504 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, and 22 deaths. On March 25, 2020, New Zealand moved to Alert Level 4 restrictions after domestic transmission of the virus was found. The authorities declared a state of emergency and implemented strong containment measures including the closure of all non-essential businesses, cancellation of all events and gatherings, closure of schools, and cancellation of discretionary domestic air travel. This followed the closure of all borders and entry ports to non-residents on 19 March with returning citizens and residents required to self-isolate, and since 10 April to enter into two weeks of supervised quarantine. New Zealand’s economy was strongly affected by the decline in Chinese tourists in the first quarter (usually the high season due to Chinese New Year). In addition, merchandise exports to China declined in the first quarter of the year by 12 percent compared with the last quarter of 2019. Reopening of the economy. The country moved to Alert Level 2 on May 14, lifting lock-down restrictions and maintaining social distancing in public and for private gatherings of more than 10 people, and 50 people for funerals. Schools reopened fully on 18 May, while bars reopened on May 21. Businesses re-opened with health and social distancing requirements, and domestic travel has been allowed. The borders remain closed to all but New Zealand residents, who must isolate in dedicated facilities for 14 days upon entry. The country had previously moved to Alert Level 3 from Alert Level 4 on April 28, allowing many businesses to re-open, though without physical contact to customers, and schools to re-open with limited capacity. People have been encouraged to continue to stay and work from home if possible. With almost no remaining active COVID-19 cases, cabinet is considering to move to Alert Level 1 on June 8, which would imply few remaining domestic restrictions but continued border closure. Key Policy Responses as of June 4, 2020 FISCAL With the FY2020-21 budget and previous fiscal packages, the government has announced fiscal measures amounting to a total of NZ$62.1 billion (21.3 percent of GDP) through FY2023-24, of which NZ$20.5 billion will be disbursed by end-June. The total amount includes the NZ$50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund, a majority of which is yet to be allocated to specific spending programs. Already specified fiscal measures include: (i) healthcare-related spending to reinforce capacity (NZ$0.5 billion or 0.2 percent of GDP); (ii) a permanent increase in social spending to protect vulnerable people (total NZ$2.4 billion or 0.8 percent of GDP); (iii) a lump sum 12-week wage subsidy to support employers severely affected by the impact of COVID-19 (NZ$15.2 billion or 5.2 percent of GDP); (iv) income relief payment to support people who lost their jobs (NZ$3.1 billion or 1 percent of GDP); (v) a permanent change in business taxes to help cashflow (NZ$2.8 billion or 1.0 percent of GDP); (vi) infrastructure investment (NZ$3 billion or 1 percent of GDP); (vii) a temporary tax loss carry-back scheme (NZ$3.1 billion or 1.1 percent of GDP); and (viii) support for the aviation sector (NZ$0.6 billion or 0.2 percent of GDP). The government has also approved a NZ$0.9 billion debt funding agreement (convertible to equity) with Air New Zealand to ensure continued freight operations, domestic flights and limited international flights. The New Zealand government also provides loans of up to NZ$100,000 to small businesses that employ 50 or less employees. In addition, on March 28 the government announced temporary removal of tariffs on all medical and hygiene imports needed for the COVID-19 response. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618135750/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" New Zealand,NZL,20200611,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) kept the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 0.25 percent on May 13 and signaled its intention to keep the OCR at this level for at least a year. The OCR was reduced by 75 basis points to 0.25 percent on March 17. The RBNZ has also announced a near doubling of the Large-Scale Asset Purchase program (LSAP) to purchase government bonds and Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) in the secondary market up to $60 billion over the next 12 months. The RBNZ has doubled the overdraft on the crown settlement account to NZ$10 billion for April-June to meet the government's short-term cash needs. The RBNZ has been providing liquidity in the FX swap market and re-established a temporary US dollar swap line (US$30 billion) with the U.S. Federal Reserve. The RBNZ has established a new Term Auction Facility (TAF), which allows banks access to collateralized loans of up to 12 months, and announced a corporate facility in which the RBNZ will offer up to NZ$500 million per week in open market operations with banks against corporate paper and asset-backed securities for 3 months. The RBNZ also introduced a Term Lending Facility (TLF), a longer-term funding scheme for banks at 0.25 percent for up to 3 years duration, available to use for six months from May 26. Access to the TLF is linked to each banks’ lending under the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme (see below) and will require approved eligible collateral. The RBNZ has reduced bank’s core funding ratio requirement to 50 percent from 75 percent to help banks make credit available. To further support the stability of the financial system, the start date for a regulatory change requiring higher capital for banks has been postponed for 12 months, to July 2021 (to support up to about NZ$47 billion of additional lending), with other regulatory initiatives in the pipeline also put on hold for at least six months. The RNBZ has also agreed with the banks that during this period there will be no dividend payments on ordinary shares and redemption of non-CET1 capital instruments. The RBNZ has removed, effective as of May 1, mortgage loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions for the next 12 months. The New Zealand government, the RBNZ, and the New Zealand Bankers Association have also announced a number of financial measures to support SMEs and homeowners. These include six-month principal and interest repayment deferrals to mortgage holders and SMEs affected by COVID-19 and a NZ$6.25 billion Business Finance Guarantee Scheme for SME loans, in which the government covers 80 percent of the credit risk. Other related measures taken by the government that could contribute to financial stability include a six-month freeze on residential rent increases and increased protections for tenants for termination of tenancies. The government has also committed to a temporary law change to enable businesses to put existing debt into hibernation for six months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618135750/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" New Zealand,NZL,20200611,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200618135948/https://uniteforrecovery.govt.nz/" New Zealand,NZL,20200611,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200618140344/https://uniteforrecovery.govt.nz/covid-19/about-covid-19/covid-19-testing/" New Zealand,NZL,20200611,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200618140210/https://uniteforrecovery.govt.nz/covid-19/about-covid-19/covid-19-contact-tracing/" New Zealand,NZL,20200617,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"The Ministry of Health and Air New Zealand are yet to adopt international guidance recommending face masks are worn for air travel despite major carriers making them compulsory for passengers and crew. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713063732/https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/121854013/air-nz-maintains-optional-face-mask-stance-while-major-airlines-make-them-compulsory" New Zealand,NZL,20200618,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"The Ministry of Health has changed its stance on face masks on planes. All passengers travelling to New Zealand from Australia are now required to wear face masks during flights as an additional precaution. During today's press conference, director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield said he had asked that wearing face masks on flights from Australia become mandatory as Australia was a major transit hub for passengers travelling long haul, including from Britain, where Covid-19 cases and death rates are among the highest in Europe. However, since this isn't really a measure for *inside* NZ, 0 maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108154807/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/covid-19-coronavirus-all-transtasman-air-passengers-must-wear-face-masks/35BEMDKM3Z526BYFVS5W43X6BE/" New Zealand,NZL,20200627,C1: School closing,0,,"'At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200709095556/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-alert-system/alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20200627,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"'At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200709095556/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-alert-system/alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20200627,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709095556/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-alert-system/alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20200627,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709095556/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-alert-system/alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20200627,C5: Close public transport,0,,"At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709095556/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-alert-system/alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20200627,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709095556/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-alert-system/alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20200627,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709095556/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/covid-19-alert-system/alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20200627,E1: Income support,2,0,"Employers and sole traders could apply for the Wage Subsidy before 10 June 2020. The Wage Subsidy Extension will be available for eight weeks, between 10 June 2020 and 1 September 2020. It will be paid at the same weekly rate as the Wage Subsidy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622173227/https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/wage-subsidy/index.html" New Zealand,NZL,20200627,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"New Zealand’s retail banks are offering to defer repayments for all residential mortgages for up to six months for customers financially affected by COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709110022/https://covid19.govt.nz/business-work-and-money/financial-support/financial-support-for-individuals-and-whanau/ If you get a mortgage repayment deferral from your bank you will not need to make principal and interest payments on your loan for up to six months. " New Zealand,NZL,20200627,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The highest priority for testing is to test people who are symptomatic and have: been in contact with a confirmed or probable case, travelled internationally in the past 14 days, had direct contact with a person who has travelled overseas (this could include Customs, Immigration and Managed Isolation and Quarantine staff), worked on an international aircraft or shipping vessel, cleaned at an international airport or maritime port in areas visited by international arrivals https://web.archive.org/web/20200709110440/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/about-covid-19/covid-19-testing/" New Zealand,NZL,20200627,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Ministry of Health and district health boards will continue to trace people who may have been in contact with anyone who has COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709070605/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/about-covid-19/covid-19-contact-tracing/" New Zealand,NZL,20200710,C1: School closing,0,,"New Zealand moved to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June. At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. However, as new cases emerge, the government has unveiled a “Stamp it Out” plan on July 15th to prepare for any possible community spreading. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718132417/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"New Zealand moved to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June. At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. However, as new cases emerge, the government has unveiled a “Stamp it Out” plan on July 15th to prepare for any possible community spreading. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718132417/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200710,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"New Zealand moved to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June. At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. However, as new cases emerge, the government has unveiled a “Stamp it Out” plan on July 15th to prepare for any possible community spreading. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718132417/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200710,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"New Zealand moved to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June. At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. However, as new cases emerge, the government has unveiled a “Stamp it Out” plan on July 15th to prepare for any possible community spreading. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718132417/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200710,C5: Close public transport,0,,"New Zealand moved to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June. At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. However, as new cases emerge, the government has unveiled a “Stamp it Out” plan on July 15th to prepare for any possible community spreading. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718132417/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200710,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"New Zealand moved to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June. At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. However, as new cases emerge, the government has unveiled a “Stamp it Out” plan on July 15th to prepare for any possible community spreading. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718132417/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200710,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"New Zealand moved to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June. At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want. However, as new cases emerge, the government has unveiled a “Stamp it Out” plan on July 15th to prepare for any possible community spreading. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718132417/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200710,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The border is closed, except for New Zealand citizens and residents, and a small number of limited exceptions — such as critical workers. link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200718140846/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-closures-and-exceptions" New Zealand,NZL,20200710,E1: Income support,2,0,"Employers and sole traders could apply for the Wage Subsidy before 10 June 2020.$585.80 (full-time); $350.00 (part-time). A Wage Subsidy Extension payment is currently available and Applications are open from 10 June 2020 to 1 September 2020. If a people lose job (including self-employment) from 1 March 2020 to 30 October 2020 due to COVID-19, they can apply for the COVID-19 Income Relief Payment. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718140212/https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/income-relief-payment/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200622173227/https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/wage-subsidy/index.html " New Zealand,NZL,20200710,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"It’s possible to get help from the government for a wide range of living expenses, such as accommodation, power bills, food and school costs, if the person meets certain criteria. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718135821/https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/living-expenses/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200710,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The focus for testing is to test those who have symptoms, are close contacts of cases, or work at the border; and to monitor trends and test asymptomatic people as part of a wider surveillance strategy http://web.archive.org/web/20200718133225/https://covid19.govt.nz/assets/resources/legislation-and-key-documents/Stamp-it-Out-one-pager.pdf " New Zealand,NZL,20200710,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Rapid contact tracing of any positive case. The use of voluntary COVID tracer app and encouragement of businesses to display the COVID tracer app QR code posters. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718141322/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-system-overview/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200719,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The official websites and media platforms of the NZ Government are constantly updated with information regarding the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730143303/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-health-advice-general-public/assessment-and-testing-covid-19" New Zealand,NZL,20200719,H2: Testing policy,2,,"If anyone has symptoms consistent with COVID-19, such as cold or flu symptoms, testing is available free of charge. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730143303/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-health-advice-general-public/assessment-and-testing-covid-19" New Zealand,NZL,20200730,C1: School closing,0,,"No change. The government webpage as accessed on 5 Aug indicates that the country is still in Alert 1, where everyone can return to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and individuals can get together with as many people as they want. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015351/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/%23keep-track-of-where-you%E2%80%99ve-been" New Zealand,NZL,20200730,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change. The government webpage as accessed on 5 Aug indicates that the country is still in Alert 1, where everyone can return to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and individuals can get together with as many people as they want. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015351/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/%23keep-track-of-where-you%E2%80%99ve-been" New Zealand,NZL,20200730,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change. The government webpage as accessed on 5 Aug indicates that the country is still in Alert 1, where everyone can return to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and individuals can get together with as many people as they want. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015351/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/%23keep-track-of-where-you%E2%80%99ve-been" New Zealand,NZL,20200730,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change. The government webpage as accessed on 5 Aug indicates that the country is still in Alert 1, where everyone can return to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and individuals can get together with as many people as they want. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015351/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/%23keep-track-of-where-you%E2%80%99ve-been" New Zealand,NZL,20200730,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. The government webpage as accessed on 5 Aug indicates that the country is still in Alert 1, where everyone can return to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and individuals can get together with as many people as they want. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015351/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/%23keep-track-of-where-you%E2%80%99ve-been" New Zealand,NZL,20200730,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. The government webpage as accessed on 5 Aug indicates that the country is still in Alert 1, where everyone can return to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and individuals can get together with as many people as they want. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015351/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/%23keep-track-of-where-you%E2%80%99ve-been" New Zealand,NZL,20200730,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. The government webpage as accessed on 5 Aug indicates that the country is still in Alert 1, where everyone can return to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and individuals can get together with as many people as they want. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015351/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/%23keep-track-of-where-you%E2%80%99ve-been" New Zealand,NZL,20200730,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change. The government webpage as accessed on 5 Aug indicates that the country is still in alert 1, where strict border restrictions remainhttp://archive.today/2020.08.05-015351/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-1/%23keep-track-of-where-you%E2%80%99ve-been" New Zealand,NZL,20200806,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"For the first time the New Zealand Government has now recommended we all have supplies of face masks for everyone in the household. The Minister of Health today said every Kiwi should have a face mask in their ""emergency kits"" in case of an outbreak of community transmission of Covid-19. Mr Hipkins said face masks would be required to be worn if the country moves back to Alert Level 2. This would help ""keep public transport working"" and be used as an ""extra line of defence"" when physical distancing was not possible, he explained. As this is merely a recommendation to ""have a mask handy"" if the situation worsens, 0 maintained, but upgrade expected. https://web.archive.org/web/20201003110159/https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/government-tells-all-new-zealanders-have-face-mask-handy-you-need-know" New Zealand,NZL,20200812,C1: School closing,2,0,"Wednesday 12 August- Schools to close Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Auckland will go into Level 3 lockdown and the rest of the country will go into Level 2 as of Midday Wednesday 12 August, following a family in Auckland confirmed as having COVID-19. “Auckland region will move to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020. It will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least 3 days. This will give us time to assess the situation and gather information, including contact tracing, so we can find out more about how the case arose. If you are in Auckland, this is what you should do while we minimise the risk of transmission” “""After 102 days, we have our first cases of Covid-19 outside of managed isolation or quarantine facilities... we have all worked incredibly hard to prevent this scenario,"" Media Article 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140238/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12355759 Media Article 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141448/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-breaks-out-again-in-new-zealand-after-102-days-12047011 Government Unite Against Covid Website https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140440/https://covid19.govt.nz/updates-and-resources/latest-updates/new-zealands-alert-levels-are-changing-at-12-noon-on-wednesday-12-august/ Government Unite Against Covid Website with Level 3 restrictions for Auckland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140651/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/auckland/ Jacinda Ardern Press Conference: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141724/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhr-GB5kcPg " New Zealand,NZL,20200812,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"All but essential services to close in Auckland. Wednesday 12 August Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Auckland will go into Level 3 lockdown and the rest of the country will go into Level 2 as of Midday Wednesday 12 August, following a family in Auckland confirmed as having COVID-19. “Auckland region will move to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020. It will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least 3 days. This will give us time to assess the situation and gather information, including contact tracing, so we can find out more about how the case arose. If you are in Auckland, this is what you should do while we minimise the risk of transmission” “""After 102 days, we have our first cases of Covid-19 outside of managed isolation or quarantine facilities... we have all worked incredibly hard to prevent this scenario,"" Media Article 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140238/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12355759 Media Article 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141448/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-breaks-out-again-in-new-zealand-after-102-days-12047011 Government Unite Against Covid Website https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140440/https://covid19.govt.nz/updates-and-resources/latest-updates/new-zealands-alert-levels-are-changing-at-12-noon-on-wednesday-12-august/ Government Unite Against Covid Website with Level 3 restrictions for Auckland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140651/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/auckland/ Jacinda Ardern Press Conference: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141724/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhr-GB5kcPg" New Zealand,NZL,20200812,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Wednesday 12 August Gatherings of up to 10 people can continue, but only for wedding services, funerals and tangihanga. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Auckland will go into Level 3 lockdown and the rest of the country will go into Level 2 as of Midday Wednesday 12 August, following a family in Auckland confirmed as having COVID-19. “Auckland region will move to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020. It will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least 3 days. This will give us time to assess the situation and gather information, including contact tracing, so we can find out more about how the case arose. If you are in Auckland, this is what you should do while we minimise the risk of transmission” “""After 102 days, we have our first cases of Covid-19 outside of managed isolation or quarantine facilities... we have all worked incredibly hard to prevent this scenario,"" Media Article 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140238/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12355759 Media Article 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141448/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-breaks-out-again-in-new-zealand-after-102-days-12047011 Government Unite Against Covid Website https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140440/https://covid19.govt.nz/updates-and-resources/latest-updates/new-zealands-alert-levels-are-changing-at-12-noon-on-wednesday-12-august/ Government Unite Against Covid Website with Level 3 restrictions for Auckland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140651/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/auckland/ Jacinda Ardern Press Conference: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141724/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhr-GB5kcPg" New Zealand,NZL,20200812,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Wednesday 12 August Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Auckland will go into Level 3 lockdown and the rest of the country will go into Level 2 as of Midday Wednesday 12 August. In Auckland at Level 3 ‘gatherings of up to 10 people can continue, but only for wedding services, funerals and tangihanga.’ In the rest of New Zealand at Level 2 gatherings of 100 people are permitted. We code the stricter measures in Auckland using a Targeted flag. Government Unite Against Covid Website Level 2 restrictions detail: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811230112mp_/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/alert-level-2/ Government Unite Against Covid Website with Level 3 restrictions for Auckland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140651/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/auckland/ Jacinda Ardern Press Conference: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141724/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhr-GB5kcPg Media Article 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140238/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12355759 Media Article 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141448/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-breaks-out-again-in-new-zealand-after-102-days-12047011 " New Zealand,NZL,20200812,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"“We’re asking people in Auckland to stay home to stop the spread, and only leave home for essential movement. Wednesday 12 August Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Auckland will go into Level 3 lockdown and the rest of the country will go into Level 2 as of Midday Wednesday 12 August, following a family in Auckland confirmed as having COVID-19. “Auckland region will move to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020. It will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least 3 days. This will give us time to assess the situation and gather information, including contact tracing, so we can find out more about how the case arose. If you are in Auckland, this is what you should do while we minimise the risk of transmission” “""After 102 days, we have our first cases of Covid-19 outside of managed isolation or quarantine facilities... we have all worked incredibly hard to prevent this scenario,"" Media Article 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140238/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12355759 Media Article 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141448/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-breaks-out-again-in-new-zealand-after-102-days-12047011 Government Unite Against Covid Website https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140440/https://covid19.govt.nz/updates-and-resources/latest-updates/new-zealands-alert-levels-are-changing-at-12-noon-on-wednesday-12-august/ Government Unite Against Covid Website with Level 3 restrictions for Auckland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140651/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/auckland/ Jacinda Ardern Press Conference: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141724/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhr-GB5kcPg " New Zealand,NZL,20200812,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travel into and out of Auckland will be restricted to those returning home to the city, or those leaving who live elsewhere. Police are due to issue further information on the use of roadblocks around Auckland on Wednesday. Wednesday 12 August Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced Auckland will go into Level 3 lockdown and the rest of the country will go into Level 2 as of Midday Wednesday 12 August, following a family in Auckland confirmed as having COVID-19. “Auckland region will move to Alert Level 3 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020. It will remain at Alert Level 3 for at least 3 days. This will give us time to assess the situation and gather information, including contact tracing, so we can find out more about how the case arose. If you are in Auckland, this is what you should do while we minimise the risk of transmission” “""After 102 days, we have our first cases of Covid-19 outside of managed isolation or quarantine facilities... we have all worked incredibly hard to prevent this scenario,"" Media Article 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140238/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12355759 Media Article 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141448/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-breaks-out-again-in-new-zealand-after-102-days-12047011 Government Unite Against Covid Website https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140440/https://covid19.govt.nz/updates-and-resources/latest-updates/new-zealands-alert-levels-are-changing-at-12-noon-on-wednesday-12-august/ Government Unite Against Covid Website with Level 3 restrictions for Auckland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140651/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/auckland/ Jacinda Ardern Press Conference: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811141724/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhr-GB5kcPg" New Zealand,NZL,20200812,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"Auckland moves into Alert Level 3 ""Face coverings at Alert Level 3 At Alert Level 3, the risk of COVID-19 being present in the community is higher. You are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering when you're outside your home and in a place where it’s hard to stay 2 metres away from other people. Face coverings should be worn on public transport and aircraft?at Alert Level 3. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831101114/https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/protect-yourself-and-others/wear-a-face-covering/ Government Unite Against Covid Website with Level 3 restrictions for Auckland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140651/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/auckland/" New Zealand,NZL,20200813,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200822115231/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/new-zealand" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,C1: School closing,2,0,"Auckland is at Alert Level 3. Schools between years 1 to 10 and Early Childhood Education centres can safely open but will have limited capacity. Children should learn at home if possible. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101105104/https://www.education.govt.nz/covid-19/advice-for-schoolskura/guidance-for-schools-for-alert-levels-1-4/ Government Unite Against Covid Website with Level 3 restrictions for Auckland: https://web.archive.org/web/20200811140651/https://covid19.govt.nz/covid-19/restrictions/auckland/" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Level 3 lockdown lifted August 31 https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Level 3 measures in Auckland include ""gatherings limited to 10 and people encouraged to wear masks in public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Level 3 lockdown in Auckland includes: ""gatherings limited to 10 and people encouraged to wear masks in public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Level 3 lockdown lifted August 31 https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Level 3 lockdown lifted August 31 https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Only New Zealand residents and citizens (and their children and partners) are permitted to enter New Zealand."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831094946/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-current-situation/covid-19-border-controls" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,E1: Income support,2,0,"Policies still in place: Employers and sole traders could apply for the Wage Subsidy before 10 June 2020.$585.80 (full-time); $350.00 (part-time). A Wage Subsidy Extension payment is currently available and Applications are open from 10 June 2020 to 1 September 2020. If a people lose job (including self-employment) from 1 March 2020 to 30 October 2020 due to COVID-19, they can apply for the COVID-19 Income Relief Payment. http://web.archive.org/web/20200718140212/https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/income-relief-payment/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200622173227/https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/wage-subsidy/index.html" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Policy still current, government offering debt/contract help in the form of assistance with accommodation, power, water, heating or gas bills, food costs, etc. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831094434/https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/living-expenses/" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current, for example see: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831093949/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-current-situation/covid-19-current-cases" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200831094126/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-health-advice-general-public/assessment-and-testing-covid-19" New Zealand,NZL,20200823,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy found" New Zealand,NZL,20200830,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""From 11.59 pm on Sunday 30 August 2020 you will be required to wear a mask on buses, trains, ferries and on all flights (except where exemptions apply). Face coverings such as a bandana or a scarf can also be used if you don’t have a mask. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200831100923/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-health-advice-general-public/covid-19-use-masks-and-face-coverings-community" New Zealand,NZL,20200831,C1: School closing,0,,"Auckland in Level 3 lockdown, all schools resumed Aug 31 https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/ Link not archivable: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/face-masks-mandatory-zealand-auckland-lockdown-lifted-200831040934642.html" New Zealand,NZL,20200831,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Level 3 lockdown lifted August 31 https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/" New Zealand,NZL,20200831,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Auckland restrictions remain even though wider lockdown is eased, ""Restrictions in Auckland remain slightly stricter than in the rest of the country, with gatherings limited to 10 and people encouraged to wear masks in public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/" New Zealand,NZL,20200831,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Auckland restrictions remain even though wider lockdown is eased, ""Restrictions in Auckland remain slightly stricter than in the rest of the country, with gatherings limited to 10 and people encouraged to wear masks in public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/" New Zealand,NZL,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Level 3 lockdown lifted August 31 https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/" New Zealand,NZL,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Level 3 lockdown lifted August 31 https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095559/https://time.com/5884996/new-zealand-auckland-coronavirus-lockdown/" New Zealand,NZL,20200901,C1: School closing,0,,"According to the UNESCO tracker, schools in New Zealand are fully open. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913172643/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse Students in returned to school after authorities lifted the lockdown in Auckland that was imposed earlier in August. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913194657/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/face-masks-mandatory-zealand-auckland-lockdown-lifted-200831040934642.html " New Zealand,NZL,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Offices reopened after authorities lifted the lockdown in Auckland that was imposed earlier in August. At Alert Level 2, all businesses can operate if they can do so safely. Alternative ways of working are encouraged where possible http://web.archive.org/web/20200913194657/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/face-masks-mandatory-zealand-auckland-lockdown-lifted-200831040934642.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200913200137/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-2/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Public gatherings remain limited to 10 people in Auckland, while social gatherings of up to 100 are allowed outside of Auckland. Social gatherings do not include customers in a store or visits to public and event venues. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913194657/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/face-masks-mandatory-zealand-auckland-lockdown-lifted-200831040934642.html " New Zealand,NZL,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Public gatherings remain limited to 10 people in Auckland, while social gatherings of up to 100 are allowed outside of Auckland. Social gatherings do not include customers in a store or visits to public and event venues. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913194657/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/face-masks-mandatory-zealand-auckland-lockdown-lifted-200831040934642.html " New Zealand,NZL,20200901,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is open, but masks are required. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913194657/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/face-masks-mandatory-zealand-auckland-lockdown-lifted-200831040934642.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200913200137/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-2/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200901,C8: International travel controls,4,,"New Zealand’s borders are currently closed to almost all travellers. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913201727/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/border-restrictions/" New Zealand,NZL,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face coverings are now compulsory for all New Zealanders over the age of 12 on public transport or planes under current Alert Level restrictions in place across the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200913200137/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-2/ " New Zealand,NZL,20200921,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"At 11.59pm on Monday, all Covid-19 restrictions on the country outside Auckland will be jettisoned – among them, a requirement to wear masks on public transport and planes, and a 100-person limit on social gatherings. The move to so-called “level 1” rules means a return largely to normal life. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928122703/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/21/relief-as-much-of-new-zealand-eases-out-of-coronavirus-restrictions" New Zealand,NZL,20200921,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"At 11.59pm on Monday, all Covid-19 restrictions on the country outside Auckland will be jettisoned – among them, a requirement to wear masks on public transport and planes, and a 100-person limit on social gatherings. The move to so-called “level 1” rules means a return largely to normal life. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928122703/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/21/relief-as-much-of-new-zealand-eases-out-of-coronavirus-restrictions" New Zealand,NZL,20200923,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"At the same time on Wednesday, Auckland’s rules will ease further, allowing gatherings of up to 100 – instead of 10. Businesses will be required to maintain physical distancing and masks will still be mandatory on planes and public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928122703/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/21/relief-as-much-of-new-zealand-eases-out-of-coronavirus-restrictions" New Zealand,NZL,20200923,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"At the same time on Wednesday, Auckland’s rules will ease further, allowing gatherings of up to 100 – instead of 10. Businesses will be required to maintain physical distancing and masks will still be mandatory on planes and public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928122703/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/21/relief-as-much-of-new-zealand-eases-out-of-coronavirus-restrictions" New Zealand,NZL,20200929,C1: School closing,0,,"Schools are only closed due to the academic break (and not COVID-19). The next term will start on October 12. Source: https://www.education.govt.nz/school/school-terms-and-holiday-dates/ (unable to archive) https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " New Zealand,NZL,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Travel regions that are at Alert Level 2 or lower (no region in the country is at level 3 or above). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007093514/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-2/" New Zealand,NZL,20200929,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Previous restrictions remain in place. ""The New Zealand borders are closed for all but critical travel (...) The travel ban applies to all arrivals into New Zealand whether by air or sea. (....) There are a small number of limited exceptions to the ban on travelling to and entering New Zealand. These exceptions apply to people who: - Already hold a temporary New Zealand visa - Don’t have a New Zealand visa. If you’re not a New Zealand citizen or resident you legally must get approval from Immigration New Zealand before travelling to New Zealand."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007090841/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/border-restrictions/" New Zealand,NZL,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Auckland is at Alert Level 2 (Auckland will move to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm on Wednesday 7 October). The rest of the country is at Alert Level 1. ""At Alert Level 2 the risk of COVID-19 being present in the community is higher. You legally must wear a face covering on public transport and aircraft and are encouraged to wear face coverings in situations where physical distancing is not possible, like in shops."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007093514/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-2/" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,C1: School closing,0,,"The entire country is at Alert level 1 as of October 7th. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120851/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 ""Education information at Alert Level 1 At Alert Level 1, Early Learning Centres, schools and tertiary education facilities are open for all age groups. Stay safe at Alert Level 1 At Alert Level 1, we still need to play it safe. We all need to be ready in case COVID-19 comes back into the community. To be ready at Alert Level 1: maintain good hygiene stay home if you’re sick get tested if you have cold or flu symptoms keep track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen. Get more advice on living at Alert Level 1, including keeping your distance, wearing face coverings and contact tracing for businesses"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201009083412/https://covid19.govt.nz/everyday-life/parents-caregivers-and-whanau/education/" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The entire country is at Alert level 1 as of October 7th. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120851/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 ""Alert Level 1 At Alert Level 1, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and transmission in the New Zealand community is very low. Movement around the country, and most other restrictions and legal requirements on businesses, services and individuals have been relaxed. COVID-19 is still uncontrolled overseas, so we must continue to be vigilant. Businesses and services adopting good public health practices will support our defence against the virus re-emerging. Public health guidelines The requirement for businesses to display the official NZ COVID Tracer QR codes applies across all Alert Levels, including Alert Level 1. Businesses are also encouraged to adopt the following public health guidelines. Advise people with possible COVID-19 symptoms that they should not enter the workplace or other premises. Enable good health, hygiene and safety practices. Display the official QR codes to enable people to keep track of their movements with the NZ COVID Tracer app. Encourage physical distancing where practical. While the risk of Covid-19 in New Zealand is currently very low, businesses and services that are open at Alert Level 1 need to be alert and respond appropriately if COVID-19 cases emerge while operating. If a COVID-19 case is linked to a business or service, they are expected to fully and rapidly comply with requests for information or actions to assist contact tracing and management (eg, cleaning, temporarily closing or other measures). Under each of the four public health guidelines are recommended measures that businesses and services can take to enable them to operate safely. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200918033952/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-specific-audiences/guidelines-businesses-and-services" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Social gatherings, events and public facilities at Alert Level 1 There is no limit on the number of people who can attend a social gathering or event or enter a public facility at Alert Level 1. Workplaces and businesses legally must display a QR code poster to help you keep track of where you’ve been. We recommend you use the NZ COVID Tracer app to do this, or another way that works for you. You can also print off QR codes for private events such as social gatherings at your home. This isn’t mandatory, but we encourage you to do so."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017142221/https://covid19.govt.nz/everyday-life/gatherings-and-events/ ""Auckland joined the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1 on October 7, 2020. People are no longer required to wear masks in public but must continue to keep records of locations they visit."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120851/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""Social gatherings, events and public facilities at Alert Level 1 There is no limit on the number of people who can attend a social gathering or event or enter a public facility at Alert Level 1. Workplaces and businesses legally must display a QR code poster to help you keep track of where you’ve been. We recommend you use the NZ COVID Tracer app to do this, or another way that works for you. You can also print off QR codes for private events such as social gatherings at your home. This isn’t mandatory, but we encourage you to do so."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017142221/https://covid19.govt.nz/everyday-life/gatherings-and-events/ ""Auckland joined the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1 on October 7, 2020. People are no longer required to wear masks in public but must continue to keep records of locations they visit."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120851/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is open. Government recommendations: ""Advice for traveling safely under Alert Level 1 We all need to remain vigilant in the battle against COVID-19. We recommend travellers: Be kind and patient with each other and transport staff, especially their driver or crew. Where it is possible to do so, keep your distance from others. You are encouraged to wear a face covering on public transport services, where practicable. Keep a record of where they go and their interactions on the NZ COVID Tracer App; including scanning QR codes (where available), or manually recording travel information in the NZ COVID Tracer App (where QR codes are not available); or keep a manual record if you do not have a smartphone. Practice good hygiene and follow Ministry of Health advice. This includes washing their hands thoroughly with soap and water and drying them (or using hand sanitiser if soap and water is not available); coughing and sneezing into their elbow; and not touching their face. Plan ahead, and allow extra time to ensure their journey is as comfortable as possible. Stay home if they’re unwell, or may have COVID-19. They should also not travel if they: have been requested to self-isolate/quarantine, have symptoms of COVID-19, or are awaiting COVID-19 test results."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017142540/https://www.transport.govt.nz/about/covid-19/" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""You can come here without first requesting to travel if you are: a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident a resident with valid travel conditions, unless you got a resident visa outside New Zealand and you have never used it to travel here a partner or dependent child of a New Zealand citizen or resident, and your visa is based on this relationship a diplomat who holds a post in New Zealand."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017141957/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-closures-and-exceptions" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120851/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120851/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Covid Government website: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017141400/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201017141605/https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/protect-yourself-and-others/keep-track-of-where-youve-been/" New Zealand,NZL,20201007,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""Auckland joined the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1 on October 7, 2020. People are no longer required to wear masks in public but must continue to keep records of locations they visit."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017120851/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 ""While it is not mandatory to wear a mask on public transport during Alert Level 1, it is encouraged"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201017141400/https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus" New Zealand,NZL,20201022,C1: School closing,0,,"All of New Zealand continues to operate at Alert Level 1 as in previous note on 7th October. Guidance on schools and tertiary education remains the same (i.e. ""At Alert Level 1, Early Learning Centres, schools and tertiary education facilities are open for all age groups."") " New Zealand,NZL,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"All New Zealand continues to operate at Alert Level 1. ""At Alert Level 1, businesses are able to operate with no restrictions in place. But we still need to stay safe as there remains a risk of COVID-19 returning to the community. Keep up good hygiene practices by encouraging workers to: wash their hands using soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and dry thoroughly cough and sneeze into their elbow keep surfaces clean."" http://archive.today/2020.10.22-131208/https://covid19.govt.nz/business-work-and-money/business/doing-business-at-alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change since 7th October. New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1 http://archive.today/2020.10.22-121604/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ " New Zealand,NZL,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change since 7th October. New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1 http://archive.today/2020.10.22-121604/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ " New Zealand,NZL,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change since 7th October. New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1 http://archive.today/2020.10.22-121604/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ " New Zealand,NZL,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change since 7th October. New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1 http://archive.today/2020.10.22-121604/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ ""You can leave your house and gather with as many people as you want at Alert Level 1. We encourage you to use face coverings on public transport and when you cannot maintain physical distance from people you do not know, for example in supermarkets."" Link http://archive.today/2020.10.22-133403/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-within-new-zealand/leaving-your-house/" New Zealand,NZL,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1 http://archive.today/2020.10.22-121604/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ ""If you’re living at Alert Level 1, you can travel anywhere in New Zealand that is at Alert Level 1 or 2. If you travel to a region that is at Alert Level 2, make sure you follow the restrictions and advice for that region. You legally must wear a face covering when travelling into, from or through an Alert Level 2 region on public transport or aircraft. In Alert Level 1 regions, we encourage you to use face coverings on public transport and aircraft. We recommend using the NZ COVID Tracer app to keep track of where you've been while travelling or on holiday, as you may not recall all the places you've visited."" http://archive.today/2020.10.22-133840/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-within-new-zealand/regional-travel/" New Zealand,NZL,20201022,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Only a small number of people can travel to New Zealand, such as New Zealand citizens and people with a critical purpose to travel. You may need to request to travel first."" http://archive.today/2020.10.22-125214/https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-closures-and-exceptions" New Zealand,NZL,20201022,E1: Income support,2,0,"No additional updates for period 18-22 Oct http://archive.today/2020.10.22-143441/https://www.treasury.govt.nz/information-and-services/new-zealand-economy/covid-19-economic-response/measures" New Zealand,NZL,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No additional updates for period 18-22 Oct http://archive.today/2020.10.22-143441/https://www.treasury.govt.nz/information-and-services/new-zealand-economy/covid-19-economic-response/measures" New Zealand,NZL,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Detailed advice and information continues to be provided on government's Covid-19 website (https://covid19.govt.nz/)" New Zealand,NZL,20201022,H2: Testing policy,2,,"http://archive.today/2020.10.22-122814/https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/covid-19/covid-19-testing/" New Zealand,NZL,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"General advice regarding masks at Alert Level 1: ""Continuing good habits with face coverings will keep you and others safe, even at Alert Level 1 when it’s no longer compulsory. We encourage you to use face coverings on public transport and when you cannot maintain physical distance from people you do not know, for example in supermarkets. Be prepared by having a supply of face coverings for everyone who usually lives in your household. Add some to your household emergency kit."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.22-121604/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ At today's (22nd Oct) media conference the subject of face coverings was discussed, with strong recommendation to use them in certain situations. http://archive.today/2020.10.22-141313/https://covid19.govt.nz/updates-and-resources/latest-updates/covid-19-media-conference-22-october/" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,C1: School closing,0,,"All of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111044/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ At Alert Level 1, Early Learning Centres, schools and tertiary education facilities are open for all age groups. There are no restrictions on personal movement but individuals are still recommended to support contact tracing, keep a safe distance and regularly disinfect high touch surfaces. Source: https://archive.fo/RyYwu" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"All of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111044/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ At Alert Level 1, businesses can operate with no restrictions in place. Employers should display their QR code, allow employees to stay home if they are sick and encourage good hygiene practices at work. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101105711/https://covid19.govt.nz/business-work-and-money/business/doing-business-at-alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"All of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111044/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ There is no limit on the number of people who can attend a social gathering or event or enter a public facility at Alert Level 1. Workplaces and businesses legally must display a QR code poster to help you keep track of where you’ve been. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101110353/https://covid19.govt.nz/everyday-life/gatherings-and-events/" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"All of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111044/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ There is no limit on the number of people who can attend a social gathering or event or enter a public facility at Alert Level 1. Workplaces and businesses legally must display a QR code poster to help you keep track of where you’ve been. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101110353/https://covid19.govt.nz/everyday-life/gatherings-and-events/" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"All of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111044/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ At Alert Level 1, you can travel but try to do it in a safe way. Public transport operators legally must display QR code posters to help you keep track of where you’ve been. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101110722/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-within-new-zealand/local-travel/" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"All of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111044/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ ""You can leave your house and gather with as many people as you want at Alert Level 1. We encourage you to use face coverings on public transport and when you cannot maintain physical distance from people you do not know, for example in supermarkets."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111044/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,,,"All of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111044/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ ""If you’re living at Alert Level 1, you can travel anywhere in New Zealand that is at Alert Level 1 or 2. If you travel to a region that is at Alert Level 2, make sure you follow the restrictions and advice for that region. You legally must wear a face covering when travelling into, from or through an Alert Level 2 region on public transport or aircraft. In Alert Level 1 regions, we encourage you to use face coverings on public transport and aircraft. We recommend using the NZ COVID Tracer app to keep track of where you've been while travelling or on holiday, as you may not recall all the places you've visited."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111206/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-within-new-zealand/regional-travel/" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Only a small number of people can travel to New Zealand, such as New Zealand citizens and people with a critical purpose to travel. You may need to request to travel first."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111602/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/plan-your-travel-to-nz/" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101112639/https://workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/income-relief-payment/index.html" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101112930/https://workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/living-expenses/index.html" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Detailed advice and information continues to be provided on the government's Covid-19 website (https://covid19.govt.nz/)" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""If you have cold or flu symptoms, call your doctor or Nurse Practitioner, iwi health provider or Healthline. They will let you know if you should have a COVID-19 test."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019182311/https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/covid-19/covid-19-testing/" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101114145/https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/protect-yourself-and-others/keep-track-of-where-youve-been/" New Zealand,NZL,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"All of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101111044/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-1/ ""At Alert Level 1, you are not legally required to wear face coverings because COVID-19 is contained. We encourage you to wear face coverings at Alert Level 1. However, you legally must wear them if you are travelling into, out of or through a region at Alert Level 2 or higher on public transport or aircraft.?"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101114414/https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/protect-yourself-and-others/wear-a-face-covering/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change As of 30 November, all of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Early Learning Centres, schools and tertiary education facilities are open for all age groups. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194441/https://covid19.govt.nz/everyday-life/parents-caregivers-and-whanau/education/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change As of 30 November, all of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Workplaces and businesses legally must display an NZ COVID Tracer QR code. Employers should ask employees to stay home if they are sick, encourage good hygiene practices at work, have flexible work arrangements, and allow for physical distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195048/https://covid19.govt.nz/business-work-and-money/business/doing-business-at-alert-level-1/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change As of 30 November, all of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. There is no limit on the number of people who can attend a social gathering or event or enter a public facility. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129202418/https://covid19.govt.nz/everyday-life/gatherings-and-events/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change As of 30 November, all of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. There is no limit on the number of people who can attend a social gathering or event or enter a public facility. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129202418/https://covid19.govt.nz/everyday-life/gatherings-and-events/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change As of 30 November, all of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Public transport remains open. Individuals are encouraged to use face coverings on public transport. Public transport operators legally must display QR code posters. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129203310/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-within-new-zealand/local-travel/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change As of 30 November, all of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. No stay at home measures are in place. Individuals can leave their house and gather with as many people as they want. Individuals are encouraged to wear face coverings when they cannot maintain physical distance from people they do not know. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129204218/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-within-new-zealand/leaving-your-house/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change As of 30 November, all of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. No current restrictions on travel between different regions of New Zealand. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129204848/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-within-new-zealand/regional-travel/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No policy change As of 30 November, the New Zealand borders are closed to almost all travellers. The travel ban applies to all arrivals into New Zealand whether by air or sea. Only citizens or residents of New Zealand with valid travel conditions may enter New Zealand. Individuals who are not citizens or residents of New Zealand must obtain approval from Immigration New Zealand before travelling to New Zealand. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129205649/https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-to-new-zealand/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,E1: Income support,2,0,"Applications for the Income Relief Payment closed on 14 November 2020. As of 30 November, individuals may be able to get the Income Relief Payment if they: Applied or contacted the government about applying before 14 November 2020 Lost their last job or self-employment from 1 March 2020 to 30 October 2020 (inclusive) because of the impacts of COVID-19 Normally worked 15 hours or more a week (for 12 weeks or more) before they lost their work because of COVID-19 Were normally living in New Zealand when they lost their job. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210819/https://workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/income-relief-payment/who-can-get-it.html The Income Relief Payment is paid for up to 12 weeks while individuals are unemployed: $490 per week if previously working 30 hours or more a week. $250 per week if previously working 15 hours to 29 hours a week. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129212021/https://workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/income-relief-payment/payment-rates.html" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change As of 30 November, debt and contract relief continue to be available for accommodation costs, emergency housing, repairs or replacing appliances, and water tank refill. New Zealand’s retail banks are able to defer repayments for some mortgages until 31 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129222018/https://covid19.govt.nz/business-work-and-money/financial-support/financial-support-for-individuals-and-whanau/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change As of 30 November, advice and information for the public continues to be provided on https://covid19.govt.nz https://web.archive.org/web/20201129225824/https://covid19.govt.nz/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change As of 30 November, individuals with cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms should call Healthline for free at 0800 358 5453, their doctor, or their health provider. A health professional will determine the next steps and whether a COVID-19 test should be taken. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129230100/https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/covid-19/covid-19-testing/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change As of 30 November, individuals are still encouraged to use the NZ COVID Tracer app. A NZ COVID Tracer booklet is also available. Individuals are encouraged to keep track of the 3 Ws: where they went, when they went there, and who they met. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129230612/https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/protect-yourself-and-others/keep-track-of-where-youve-been/" New Zealand,NZL,20201119,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No policy change As of 30 November, all of New Zealand remains at Alert Level 1. Face coverings are encouraged on public transport and when it is not possible to maintain physical distance in crowded indoor places. Face coverings are legally required on domestic flights anywhere in New Zealand, excluding private flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128104836/https://covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/protect-yourself-and-others/wear-a-face-covering/" New Zealand,NZL,20201201,E1: Income support,0,, New Zealand,NZL,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,, New Zealand,NZL,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,1,, Oman,OMN,20200120,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"https://twitter.com/OmaniMOH/status/1219177359154302976" Oman,OMN,20200126,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From January 26th, following a Q&A on Coronavirus from the Ministry of Health, a general public awareness campaign exists- billboards, store entrances, pamphlets, etc. Country wide, targeted at everyone in population (general). https://archive.fo/Ck3k0" Oman,OMN,20200201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"from interview with Minister of Health- no official statement released on this policy " Oman,OMN,20200203,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All civilian bound flights to China suspended, and a 14 day quarantine enforced for those arriving from COVID-19 affected areas. http://web.archive.org/web/20200707214356/https://www.moh.gov.om/documents/10194/3795097/statment+5.pdf/3798f1c2-6dcb-4e6b-5afa-6bd93703846e https://archive.fo/cbvIA" Oman,OMN,20200224,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200617123943/https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/2/24/oman-reports-first-two-coronavirus-cases-bans-iran-flights" Oman,OMN,20200315,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and other educational institutions will suspend all classes for one month starting from this date. https://archive.fo/dxg5j" Oman,OMN,20200315,H2: Testing policy,2,,"from interview with Minister of Health- no official statement released on this policy" Oman,OMN,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Closure and suspension of all public places, shops, parks, barber/salons, non essential commercial stores, restaurants and cafes (with exception of takeaway service). Ban on Shisha/hooka at all outlets, suspend all forms of sport. https://archive.fo/eby4v" Oman,OMN,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Public gatherings of all kinds are banned. http://archive.fo/wip/AueVn" Oman,OMN,20200317,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"At the end of March, the Omani Ministry of Health released a comprehensive guide on contact tracing practices. I can find no mention of contact tracing in news articles or gov releases prior to this. https://www.moh.gov.om/documents/10194/3903020/contact+tracing+covid+19+guideline+%283%29+final.pdf/456707ab-4dae-dc06-2837-ba5165b9ff0d. " Oman,OMN,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"avoid public place and places of worship, cinemas, avoid travel unless necessary http://archive.vn/7LMEu http://archive.vn/Mi6hU http://archive.vn/pNKUD avoid travel unless ""aboslutely necssary"" http://archive.vn/bDHCU" Oman,OMN,20200318,C8: International travel controls,4,,"From March 18, it enforced an entry ban on all non-Omanis, including expatriates with residency visas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200707214225/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html" Oman,OMN,20200319,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Oman’s Ministry of Transport has directed the suspension of all means of public transport, including buses, ferries, taxis, vans, and microbuses, with the exception of buses and ferries heading to the Governorate of Musandam, and the province of Masirah. https://archive.fo/wip/4Ac8K" Oman,OMN,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Guidance to private sector to encourage employees to reduce movement outside of work and home. https://archive.fo/wip/UUU3Q" Oman,OMN,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Supreme Committee bans all public gatherings, indoors or outside https://archive.vn/4ZLAE" Oman,OMN,20200324,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"In implementation and in accordance with the recommendations of the Supreme Committee in charge of following up the developments of the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid 19), the municipality decided to exempt fines related to non-registration of lease contracts (residential / commercial) with it, and also exempt shop owners from fees for registering municipal licenses, fines and everything that entails, as well as Exemption of restaurant and café owners from the municipality tax that was previously imposed on them. Loan Repayment – The Directive also requires banks and financial institutions to accept requests for the deferment of loan repayments, particularly with regards to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This requirement is set to become effective immediately and remain so for the next six (6) months. The only pre-condition is that any such deferment should not adversely impact the loan’s risk classification. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022214905/https://www.cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2020/03/the-central-bank-of-omans-response-to-covid-19?cc_lang=en https://web.archive.org/web/20201022214016/https://bawabaa.org/news/342494" Oman,OMN,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Complete adherence to social distancing required: http://archive.vn/n9DLe All who are in quarantine, to isolate with a separate room and toilet http://archive.vn/rhCNj" Oman,OMN,20200331,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Government services must reduce their staffing to only 30 percent of the total number of employees, according to ONA. All other employees will work remotely to combat the outbreak. https://archive.fo/qo9p9" Oman,OMN,20200401,H2: Testing policy,2,,"from interview with Minister of Health- no official statement released on this policy " Oman,OMN,20200403,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Same directives as earlier. " Oman,OMN,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"avoid public place and places of worship, cinemas, avoid travel unless necessary http://archive.vn/7LMEu http://archive.vn/Mi6hU http://archive.vn/pNKUD avoid travel unless ""aboslutely necssary"" http://archive.vn/bDHCU" Oman,OMN,20200403,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to Minister of Health, Dr, Ahmed Saeedi, this is also free of charge. " Oman,OMN,20200406,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change to policy" Oman,OMN,20200406,H2: Testing policy,2,,"testing is free and available to all who have symptoms or have been in contact with confirmed or possible cases. mobile units and door to door testing in some areas. Confirmed by interview with Minister of Health. " Oman,OMN,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Muscat district enters strict lockdown, everyone within and outside is asked to stay home to limit the spead of COVID-19 https://archive.vn/wip/eF6do" Oman,OMN,20200410,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"movement between Governorates is limited and restricted. https://archive.fo/wip/Pv1lT https://archive.fo/wip/lBhRi" Oman,OMN,20200411,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Governorate of Muscat goes into lockdown for any movement into or out of until April 22nd, 2020 http://archive.vn/c9kYG" Oman,OMN,20200415,E1: Income support,2,0,"15 April In Oman two crises are occurring; COVID 19 Outbreak, and dropping oil prices. Expatriates make up around 50% of the population of around 4 million people. “On 15th April 2020 the Supreme Committee for Covid-19 in the Sultanate of Oman issued a statement in relation to a comprehensive economic measures package designed to bolster the private sector firms and its Omani workers. Clauses include: Give paid leave with full salary to workers during the period of health isolation and Stay-at-Home period provided a “certificate on the end of quarantine period” be issued by the departments concerned. Non-termination of services of Omani manpower. Non-Omani manpower: Their respective employees’ annual leave may be advanced and paid in full if they operate in the sectors terminally shut down. Non-Omani manpower: Expatriate workers of affected private sector establishments and firms can be terminally repatriated to their respective countries, according to the package agreed by the Supreme Committee and establishments and firms of the private sector. Oman News Agency Source: http://archive.vn/eXq4q Law Website Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702122305/https://www.cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2020/04/oman-responds-to-covid19-with-economic-stimulus-package-to-bolster-the-private-sector Clyde and Co Company Source:http://archive.vn/hAlqs Time of Oman Media Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503033146/https://timesofoman.com/article/3013838/oman/government/coronavirus-supreme-committee-issues-new-decisions NOTE ****Declared from April until June 30th 2020. I have coded as a 2, for replacing over 50% of lost salary, and 0 for private and formal sector workers as no mention is made for the public or informal sector here.**** " Oman,OMN,20200415,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"15th April “On 15th April 2020 the Supreme Committee for Covid-19 in the Sultanate of Oman issued a statement in relation to a comprehensive economic measures package designed to bolster the private sector firms and its workers. Furthermore, payment of utilities’ bills (electricity, water and wastewater) will be postponed until the end of June 2020, and utility providers are being asked to offer the possibility of paying amounts owed through a series of instalments.”. Oman News Agency Source: http://archive.vn/eXq4q Law Website Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702122305/https://www.cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2020/04/oman-responds-to-covid19-with-economic-stimulus-package-to-bolster-the-private-sector Clyde and Co Company Source:http://archive.vn/hAlqs NOTE ****I have coded this until June 30th 2020, and coded as ‘1- narrow relief’ because it is directed to private sector workers therefore not comprehensive/broad across population **** " Oman,OMN,20200420,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Supreme Committee has confirmed that all mosques will be closed for the duration of Ramadan, and that all public gatherings (including Iftar in public spaces, Majilises, etc) are prohibited. https://archive.vn/wip/akVvF" Oman,OMN,20200420,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Supreme Committee extends lockdown measures until May 8th 2020. https://archive.vn/wip/akVvF" Oman,OMN,20200420,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A new technology is being deployed to help track and monitor COVID cases: called Tarassaud+ https://archive.vn/wip/dXiN4" Oman,OMN,20200424,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Oman’s Health Ministry has begun laboratory testing of the coronavirus (COVID-19) for those residents who show symptoms of the disease. https://web.archive.org/web/20200429155411/https://www.gulf-insider.com/oman-coronavirus-testing-begins-for-muscat-residents/" Oman,OMN,20200426,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"System introduced on April 26th, downloaded 55,000 times so only limited efficacy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102214216/https://www.loc.gov/law/foreign-news/article/saudi-arabia-oman-kuwait-ministries-of-health-begin-using-mobile-apps-to-combat-covid-19/" Oman,OMN,20200428,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Supreme Committee on Covid-19 held a meeting on Tuesday during which it decided to open some business activities. http://archive.fo/062W5" Oman,OMN,20200428,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"28 April “National Bank of Oman (NBO) is utilising its annual Ramadan community outreach programme, Shahr al Atta, to support those who have been impacted the most. The bank will donate money to families who have been financially affected due to the outbreak. This will assist them in paying rent, electricity and water bills in addition to purchasing essential household goods.” No specific amount announced. Not recorded as “broad” here as this is from the National Bank, not a government measure. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200505185041/https://www.albawaba.com/business/pr/national-bank-oman-ramps-covid-19-relief-through-annual-ramadan-initiative-1353529" Oman,OMN,20200430,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed across Oman " Oman,OMN,20200430,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The ban on gatherings enforced prior to Ramadam remains in force for all of Oman http://archive.fo/gXtb0" Oman,OMN,20200430,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Internal movement restrictions are being relaxed, but Muscat province and certain districts within it remain in lockdown with NO movement in or out. Stay at home remains for these regions http://archive.fo/gXtb0" Oman,OMN,20200430,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Some of the internal movement checkpoints are being relaxed, but Muscat province remains under lockdown http://archive.fo/gXtb0" Oman,OMN,20200505,C1: School closing,3,1,"Minstry of Education announces that the school year will end prematurely on May7th. Plans for exams, grades etc to be announced later http://archive.fo/wip/wOO1t" Oman,OMN,20200505,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Lockdown of Muscat District extended until May 29 2020. http://archive.fo/wip/eCBuB" Oman,OMN,20200511,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"It is mandatory now for the shoppers to wear face masks and hand gloves while visiting departmental stores, supermarkets and retail outlets. The step is yet another precaution to check the spread of Covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921141824/https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/legal/story/Mask_gloves_must_for_shoppers_Oman_Govt-SNG_174271027/" Oman,OMN,20200514,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All Eid al Fitr gatherings banned. /web/20200522123613/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-omans-tally-rises-to-6794-with-424-fresh-cases-1.71635704" Oman,OMN,20200518,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Requiring everyone to wear face masks in public places, including all permitted commercial and industrial activities, workplaces in the public and private sectors and public transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619210932/https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/legal/story/Oman_bans_all_Eid_celebrations_wearing_masks_mandatory-SNG_174821739/" Oman,OMN,20200521,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As some businesses reopen, the government imposes fines on those who fail to wear a facemask in public and refuse to take a test when asked to do so. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522124119/https://www.alkhaleejtoday.co/international/100410/Oman-introduces-penalties-for-coronavirus-lockdown-violations.html" Oman,OMN,20200524,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"A statement issued online by the Government Communication Centre (GC) said, ""The conditions for wearing a mask outside the home are as follows: Once a person leaves the house, he must wear a mask. This includes at all permitted commercial and industrial activities and workplaces in the public and private sectors, public transportation and other public places.” The statement confirmed: “All should wear masks while driving their own vehicles. Wearing the mask inside the vehicle depends on the following cases: If the driver of the vehicle is alone, he is not obligated to wear it, but he is obligated to wear it when he exits the vehicle. If the driver of the vehicle is with his family members inside the vehicle, everyone is not obligated to wear it inside the vehicle, but if someone exits from the vehicle, they must wear a mask.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200921143406/https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/legal/story/ROP_clarifies_conditions_for_wearing_masks_in_Oman-SNG_175327867/" Oman,OMN,20200529,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport has been closed since 19th March http://archive.vn/g0kgP While the Muscat lockdown was lifted on May 29, Muttrah area continued to remain under lockdown. However Muscat public transport remained closed and taxis were still banned from operating too https://web.archive.org/web/20200605061634/https://www.arabianbusiness.com/politics-economics/447353-oman-to-end-covid-19-lockdown-on-muscat-as-restrictions-ease https://web.archive.org/web/20200605062957/http://radiomerge.fm/merge/news/covid-19-live-muttrah-lockdown-to-be-lifted-saturday-says-health-minister Dhofar put into lockdown on 13 June, remains until 3rd July. Over the same period, Duqm province in al-Wusta governorate, Masirah Island just off Oman's Arabian Sea coast, and touristic hotspots Jabal Akhdar and Jabal Shams in Ad Dakhiliyah governorate will also be put under lockdown. http://archive.vn/rgcR4" Oman,OMN,20200603,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Ministry of Health continues to recommend staying at home: https://web.archive.org/web/20200603133147/https://twitter.com/OmaniMOH/status/1268110073383002112" Oman,OMN,20200613,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Dhofar governorate was put under lockdown on 13 June, and will remain so until at least 3 July, according to the Royal Oman Police. During the lockdown nobody will be allowed to enter or exit the area. http://archive.vn/rgcR4" Oman,OMN,20200613,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Dhofar governorate was put under lockdown on 13 June, and will remain so until at least 3 July, according to the Royal Oman Police. During the lockdown nobody will be allowed to enter or exit the area. Over the same period, Duqm province in al-Wusta governorate, Masirah Island just off Oman's Arabian Sea coast, and touristic hotspots Jabal Akhdar and Jabal Shams in Ad Dakhiliyah governorate will also be put under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624104627/https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2114283-oman-announces-new-covid19-measures-as-cases-spike" Oman,OMN,20200624,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Oman is reopening malls, some businesses and industrial activities from Wednesday (24th June) as the country eases coronavirus restrictions. Businesses covered by the decision include real estate offices, travel agencies, maintenance businesses and dry cleaners. Social distancing of at least two metres must be maintained by customers, the agency said. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624104435/https://www.thenational.ae/world/gcc/oman-emerges-from-coronavirus-lockdown-1.1038411 https://archive.vn/nDPzF" Oman,OMN,20200625,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Many businesses remain closed, or with strict regulations around capacity and safety measures. Face masks must be worn in public spaces. The government staff is operating at 50% staffing. http://archive.vn/wip/YExu6 http://archive.vn/iDlY0" Oman,OMN,20200625,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"social, sports cultural and recreational activities remain banned in the sultanate. " Oman,OMN,20200625,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"public gatherings remain banned in the Sultanate. " Oman,OMN,20200625,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Various lockdowns of regions and Wilayah across the Sultanate mean that movement between the regions remains limited. " Oman,OMN,20200625,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Oman border remains closed although discussion about a GCC travel agreement have been happening. http://archive.vn/wip/8mDAW" Oman,OMN,20200702,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,," 2nd July The Oman Supreme Committee on Covid 19 launches the Emergency loan repayment program, beginning with the following categories: full time taxi owners and driving trainers, women businesses, SMEs, micro-projects. Loan repayment period is 4 years with a 6 month grace period. Applications can begin on July 5th. Oman To Recovery Twitter: http://archive.vn/8mY8N " Oman,OMN,20200707,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The plan to reopen with face masks is planned for mid-July, with fines announced to commence on 15th July http://archive.vn/f4nAF" Oman,OMN,20200712,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Forty-two industrial estates have been shut down in Oman due to failure to comply with precautions against the spread of the new coronavirus, according to an environmental health official. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715194322/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-closes-42-industrial-estates-over-covid-19-violations-1.1594558498977" Oman,OMN,20200714,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Dhofar governorate as well as Masirah are to remain closed until further notice, the Supreme Committee dealing with Covid-19 has announced on Tuesday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715194519/https://gulfbusiness.com/omans-dhofar-masirah-remain-closed-due-covid-19/" Oman,OMN,20200714,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Dhofar governorate as well as Masirah are to remain closed until further notice, the Supreme Committee dealing with Covid-19 has announced on Tuesday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715194519/https://gulfbusiness.com/omans-dhofar-masirah-remain-closed-due-covid-19/" Oman,OMN,20200714,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Oman will begin allowing its citizens and residents to fly outside of the country as long as they quarantine upon their return, the Health Ministry said Tuesday. Oman is also returning ex-pats to their home countries in 17 repatriation flights this week to India, Pakistan, Egypt, Germany and Greece, according to the Times of Oman newspaper. With the exception of repatriation flights, all international flights out of Oman were halted on March 29. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715193727/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/07/oman-flights-abroad-coronavirus-airline-covid-international.html" Oman,OMN,20200722,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On 22nd July 2020, the Ministry of Health decided to fix the cost of COVID-19 tests provided by private health providers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725071507/https://muscatdaily.com/Oman" Oman,OMN,20200723,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On 23 July 2020 for governorates under lockdown, factories will be allowed to operate during the day and those wanting to operate 24 hours a day should obtain a special permit from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725070235/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-oman-reimposes-lockdown-as-number-of-new-cases-rise-1.1595507622458" Oman,OMN,20200723,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From 23 July 2020, Oman will reinstate lockdown in a number of governorates due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases, however, trucks carrying food and cooking gas will be allowed to cross into governorates through checkpoints and only between the hours of 7pm and 6am. Any violation of these movement rules (including any use of transport including walking in and out of governorates) will result in a RO100 fine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725070235/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-oman-reimposes-lockdown-as-number-of-new-cases-rise-1.1595507622458" Oman,OMN,20200725,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"From 25th July 2020 to 8th August 2020 during curfew hours (7pm-6am), shops and public spaces will be closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725064323/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1707866/middle-east " Oman,OMN,20200725,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"From 25 July 2020 till 8 August 2020, Oman will implement a daily curfew between the hours of 7pm to 6pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725064323/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1707866/middle-east" Oman,OMN,20200725,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"From 25th July 2020 till 8th August 2020, Oman is to go into complete lockdown and movement between all governorates will be banned in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during Eid (which falls within the period). Any movement or use of transport between governorates will incur a RO100 fine (unless for a hospital appointment which will require proof). https://web.archive.org/web/20200725065240/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-violators-of-movement-ban-to-be-fined-ro100-1.72776407" Oman,OMN,20200727,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From 27th July 2020 and as part of the recent guidelines on special transfer flights to and out of Oman in July and August: Omani residents flying into Oman will be able to go into domestic 14-day quarantine, while Non-Omanis flying into the country will need to go into institutional 14-day quarantine. Non-Omani's will only be allowed to enter Oman with a special permit issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as announced by the Public Authority for Civil Aviation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727143827/https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/legal/story/Omans_PACA_issue_guidelines_for_special_flights_to_continue_until_Augustend-SNG_180618402/" Oman,OMN,20200807,E1: Income support,2,0,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200820131609/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Oman,OMN,20200807,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No updates https://web.archive.org/web/20200820131609/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Oman,OMN,20200807,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200820131609/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Oman,OMN,20200807,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Policy seems to remain in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200820131609/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Oman,OMN,20200808,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"As of 8th August 2020, Oman has lifted national lockdown, except for the governorate of Dhofar. night restrictions will remain for about one week, starting Aug. 8, with unnecessary travel not allowed from 9p.m. until 5a.m. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820124507/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1716306/middle-east" Oman,OMN,20200808,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As of 8th August 2020, interstate travel will be permitted, except for to and from the governorate of Dhofar which remains under lockdown until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820124507/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1716306/middle-east" Oman,OMN,20200815,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"From 15th August 2020, Oman ends nationwide night-time curfew, with the exception of Dhofar which remains under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820125836/https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2132813-oman-ends-nationwide-nighttime-curfew" Oman,OMN,20200815,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From 15th August 2020, Oman ends nationwide night-time curfew, with the exception of Dhofar which remains under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820125836/https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2132813-oman-ends-nationwide-nighttime-curfew" Oman,OMN,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of 18th August 2020, Oman's Supreme Committee announced today the fifth batch of businesses are allowed to open now, while adhering to the COVID-19 precautions. Muttrah souq, a bustling market place for traditional and modern wares that had been closed for some time, will now be open. Other businesses that will be open are restaurants, gyms and swimming pools inside hotel establishments, fish markets across all governorates, commercial activities that are run inside traditional markets, newspaper and magazine printing, special training activities approved by the Ministry of Manpower, playgrounds for the purpose of training national teams for regional and international events to be used by the national football team, national junior team, Oman national futsal team, Dhofar sports club, tennis playground for the general category, sale of phone sim cards, car wash centres, sale of tobacco and its products, tents’ sale and tailoring shops. Even though the international and tourists restaurants are allowed to open, sale of shisha and alcoholic drinks are not allowed to be served. The food courts at shopping malls will also remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820130150/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/omans-muttrah-souq-newspaper-print-editions-to-open-from-tuesday-1.1597678533221" Oman,OMN,20200821,C1: School closing,3,1,"schools remain closed. " Oman,OMN,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Following the easing of workplace closings and restrictions, Muscat Municipalities has announced guidelines to adhere to, such as temperature measurement for staff and social distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200830104918/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-mandatory-guidelines-for-reopening-of-omans-commercial-activities-revealed-1.73436256" Oman,OMN,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The lockdown in Dhofar appears to have been extended as no updates have been confirmed. " Oman,OMN,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools to re-open in November (also includes 'expat' schools). https://timesofoman.com/article/3019096/oman/education/expat-schools-to-reopen-in-november-says-ministry" Oman,OMN,20200901,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Oman will reopen to international flights on October 1, Oman Airports and the Sultanate’s Civil Aviation Authority have confirmed in a statement."" https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/09/09/oman-set-to-reopen-to-international-flights-on-october-1/" Oman,OMN,20200921,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Policies remain the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921113408/https://www.timesofoman.com/article/minister-reviews-preparations-to-tackle-coronavirus-in-dhofar" Oman,OMN,20200921,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Policies remain the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921113408/https://www.timesofoman.com/article/minister-reviews-preparations-to-tackle-coronavirus-in-dhofar" Oman,OMN,20200927,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"'Following the approval from the Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from Covid-19, the government decided to resume public transport services in a phased manner starting from September 27.' The first phase is the resumption of inter-city services. https://archive.vn/bxZFG https://archive.vn/24dMv" Oman,OMN,20200927,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"'Following the approval from the Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from Covid-19, the government decided to resume public transport services in a phased manner starting from September 27.' The first phase is the resumption of inter-city services. https://archive.vn/bxZFG https://archive.vn/24dMv" Oman,OMN,20201001,C8: International travel controls,2,,"INternational flights resumed 1st October. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102182532/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/coronavirus" Oman,OMN,20201004,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"City bus services resumed in the capital of Oman on 4 October. https://archive.vn/bxZFG" Oman,OMN,20201011,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Partial Lockdown implemented - curfew from 8pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102181620/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-oman-goes-back-to-normal-as-partial-curfew-is-lifted-1.74787212" Oman,OMN,20201011,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Curfew in effect from 8pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102181620/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-oman-goes-back-to-normal-as-partial-curfew-is-lifted-1.74787212" Oman,OMN,20201011,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All forms of family and social gatherings remain prohibited until further notice. https://archive.vn/ybOQA" Oman,OMN,20201011,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Oman reintroduced an overnight curfew (8pm-5am) in an attempt to tame a second wave of Covid-19 cases from 11-24 October. 'Only select vehicles will be allowed to move during these hours. These include emergency, medical and service transport vehicles, vehicles carrying passengers to and from the airport or trucks carrying supplies', while bus services within Muscat, the capital of Oman, operate only till 6pm during this period (bus services outside Muscat are not resumed yet). https://archive.vn/ybOQA https://archive.vn/H0YOO" Oman,OMN,20201011,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Oman reimposed a national curfew, which runs from 8pm to 5am, from 11-24 October in an attempt to tame a second wave of Covid-19 cases. https://archive.vn/ybOQA" Oman,OMN,20201013,C1: School closing,3,1,"""the Supreme Committee affirmed that the school year will begin on November 1, 2020"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022194737/https://www.omanobserver.om/night-lockdown-in-oman-to-end-on-saturday-sc/" Oman,OMN,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Not clear exactly how many people constitute an illegal gathering, but the description of 'several' men indicates it is probably >10. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022205428/https://www.thearabianstories.com/2020/10/08/covid-19-royal-oman-police-intensifies-patrolling-several-arrested-for-illegal-gathering/ https://www.thearabianstories.com/2020/10/08/covid-19-royal-oman-police-intensifies-patrolling-several-arrested-for-illegal-gathering/ https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-omans-minister-of-health-urges-public-to-report-violations-of-restrictions-and-rules-1.74590872" Oman,OMN,20201013,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Night-time curfew https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-omans-public-transport-schedule-changes-due-to-night-time-curfew-1.74474058 https://web.archive.org/web/20201022205632/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-omans-public-transport-schedule-changes-due-to-night-time-curfew-1.74474058" Oman,OMN,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew in place from 8pm - 5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022210311/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1747556/middle-east" Oman,OMN,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Public transport services between cities will start from September 27, and within the capital region-Muscat from October 4, and within Salalah from October 18. The services within Suhar will be announced later by the authorities. The precautionary measures to be followed for the safety of employees and passengers are the sterilisation of buses before the start of the trip and after its completion, measuring the temperature of passengers for trips between cities, wearing masks all the time while using the bus, and providing hand sanitizers inside the buses. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022210433/https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/economy/story/Omans_Supreme_Committee_announces_unlock_measures-SNG_185258832/" Oman,OMN,20201013,E1: Income support,0,,"NOTE **** Since Oman has lifted lockdown there seems to be no evidence for extending salary covering payments. This has previously been coded as 2F as 'no change in policy' but there seems to be no evidence for continuing this code.**** " Oman,OMN,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Emergency loan program still in effect. " Oman,OMN,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Minister also urged the public to report about gatherings and any violations of the COVID-19 restrictions and rules, for the benefit of all and said that it is a national duty of citizens and residents. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022221352/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-omans-minister-of-health-urges-public-to-report-violations-of-restrictions-and-rules-1.74590872" Oman,OMN,20201013,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Drive through testing available at airports, private tests available generally. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022222043/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-drive-through-covid-19-pcr-test-facilities-open-tomorrow-1.74235127 https://web.archive.org/web/20201022221924/https://www.thearabianstories.com/2020/08/10/heres-how-much-you-have-to-pay-for-covid-19-tests-in-oman-private-hospitals/" Oman,OMN,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy." Oman,OMN,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Normal service resumed, with sterilisation, masks, and temperature checks in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102181620/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-oman-goes-back-to-normal-as-partial-curfew-is-lifted-1.74787212" Oman,OMN,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Normal life resuming after the lifting of curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102181620/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-oman-goes-back-to-normal-as-partial-curfew-is-lifted-1.74787212" Oman,OMN,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Intercity bus and ferry services resumed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102181620/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-oman-goes-back-to-normal-as-partial-curfew-is-lifted-1.74787212" Oman,OMN,20201023,E1: Income support,0,,"No change in policy." Oman,OMN,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Policy still in effect. " Oman,OMN,20201023,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change." Oman,OMN,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. " Oman,OMN,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Shops are opening for business as normal after partial lockdown is lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102181620/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-oman-goes-back-to-normal-as-partial-curfew-is-lifted-1.74787212" Oman,OMN,20201024,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mosques, beaches, tourist attractions still closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102182532/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201102181620/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/covid-19-oman-goes-back-to-normal-as-partial-curfew-is-lifted-1.74787212" Oman,OMN,20201101,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools open on 1st Nov. 'Blended education' has been adopted with a mix of classroom and online learning. Students are rotated in and out of classrooms and precautionary public health measures have been adopted, causing significant disruption to the normal pattern of education. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102180838/https://www.omanobserver.om/back-to-school-in-oman-tomorrow/" Oman,OMN,20201102,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Reduction in Quarantine from 14 to 7 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102210141/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/new-covid-19-rules-for-passengers-arriving-in-oman-1.75001175" Oman,OMN,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,E1: Income support,0,,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No new changes reported between 17th Nov and 30th Nov Link - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124060648/https://www.omanobserver.om/category/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130162123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman" Oman,OMN,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"Blended education is going smoothly at schools across the Sultanate amid COVID-19 pandemic as per the royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. https://archive.vn/Jwxvt" Oman,OMN,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No new changes in the policy post Nov 1. " Oman,OMN,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change reported since October, https://archive.vn/y39Vr, https://archive.vn/cf5tO" Oman,OMN,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Public gatherings still remain banned, https://archive.vn/5oFgW" Oman,OMN,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy since October 24th, https://archive.vn/5oFgW" Oman,OMN,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy since October 24th, https://archive.vn/5oFgW" Oman,OMN,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy since October 24th, https://archive.vn/5oFgW" Oman,OMN,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"International passenger flights were permitted to resume on October 1, although arrivals must either be Omani or Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals or have valid Omani residency visas. Other foreign travelers must either seek approval via their airline or be sponsored by the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Non-Omani nationals are required to provide valid health insurance covering COVID-19-induced expenses for at least one month. They must also download the Tarassud+ mobile app and pay for a COVID-19 test on arrival through this app. Travelers staying fewer than seven days can end a self-isolation period once a negative test result is confirmed, whilst those staying longer than seven days are required to self-isolate for 14 days, https://archive.vn/5oFgW" Oman,OMN,20201201,E1: Income support,0,,"There is no income support reported so far. On April 15, the government approved measures aiming to maintain the employment of Omani nationals and support private sector firms, including by encouraging them to advance paid annual leave and negotiate salary cuts. For Omani employees whose salaries are lowered, their bank loans will be rescheduled without interest or additional fees for three months, fuel subsidies provided, and electricity and water bills postponed. https://archive.vn/1ASI6" Oman,OMN,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Emergency loan programme in effect at this point, see: https://archive.vn/1ASI6" Oman,OMN,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Policy still in effect." Oman,OMN,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change reported." Oman,OMN,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change " Oman,OMN,20201201,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Oman has reserved 1 million doses of the vaccine from the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) which represents 20 per cent of the Sultanate's need. Sultanate has directly contracted with Pfizer and booked 370,000 vaccine doses 20,000 of which is expected to be delivered in December and the remainder will arrive at the beginning of next year. Oman plans to cover 40% of population in the 1st stage. No availability at the moment, please keep watching this index. https://archive.vn/OY2G6" Pakistan,PAK,20200124,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"All passengers and flight crew shall be quarantined for 24 hours at a location decided by the authorities. After 24 hours, a swab sample shall be collected for the test at the designated facility. Anyone with a positive test result shall be retained at the quarantine or other relevant location. Those with negative test result shall be allowed to leave with strict instructions and guidance for home quarantine. Data of all the passengers and flight crew with their mobile numbers will be kept for record and further follow up. http://web.archive.org/web/20200520090510/https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/pakistan-coronavirus-airports-scanning-screening-china-outbreak-1639910-2020-01-24 http://web.archive.org/web/20200520090525/https://www.geo.tv/latest/281196-pakistan-toughens-protocols-for-coronavirus-screening-at-airports" Pakistan,PAK,20200131,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Pakistan suspended flights from China on January 31 till February 2, a day after the World Health Organisation declared the outbreak of the virus as a global health emergency. The flights were allowed on 3 Feb, a day after Pakistan said it has received special medical kits from China to detect the coronavirus cases. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430172633/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/pakistan-suspends-flights-to-coronavirus-hit-china-till-march-15/article30901498.ece " Pakistan,PAK,20200203,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Flights were allowed from 3 Feb, a day after Pakistan said it has received special medical kits from China to detect the coronavirus cases. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430172633/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/pakistan-suspends-flights-to-coronavirus-hit-china-till-march-15/article30901498.ece " Pakistan,PAK,20200212,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 12th February, 2020 Pakistan announced it's National Action Plan to fight against Corona virus that included mass media campaigns. SOURCE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200520090548/https://www.nih.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-NAP-V2-13-March-2020.pdf?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=11260323a07757eb9f6bf5bf7603eb4d125a2a2b-1586071691-0-AZ_6ILZR3SkQuORm7NS2-Hm5KCmgJUNDtAFxAYvvd1HsdY4jD1c_dOm8G39d7bfU6rGtpHp1aS4PvHEThiBp1_R-6yBsHCGKVSS6zSlRYccEu6trt7_VGj30aLOirzPEzQh2spvsHqCVRxaiYNVkc98F8Ex-z4SpQl6VDlDOMcslU6AIoDFsGv89CU7InPR98sOiX6eaFEA5sl5ldCWGeu-0K6BaDDaE_ppGYHOl--do1p7BdP8ueqJV9SAh0VROJaQcPy3pKlqFInFs0QIM8jYAj3tu5sUPmpCZ_Zj2vBNrukMqyT_NkXDDFsdoBUVkisLbjzjmYxcZZhJ3yu_nEu1pvKkBNi-GLEW_gDb27QlN SOURCE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417072700/https://www.phc.org.pk/downloads/Download.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200223,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 23 Feb, Pakistan banned all flights to China and shut its borders with Iran. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430172633/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/pakistan-suspends-flights-to-coronavirus-hit-china-till-march-15/article30901498.ece On 1 March, it sealed its border with Afghanistan. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324194006/https://www.geo.tv/latest/278438-pakistan-opens-border-with-afghanistan-despite-coronavirus-fears On 13 March, Pakistan closed all it's land borders, but international flights were still operating out of Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad airports. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430173120/https://skift.com/2020/03/13/pakistan-shuts-borders-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/" Pakistan,PAK,20200225,H2: Testing policy,1,,"1:https://tribune.com.pk/story/2164104/1-pakistan-cobbles-together-action-plan-viral-outbreak/ 2:https://www.nih.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-NAP-V2-13-March-2020.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200227,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools in Sindh (including Karachi) and Baluchistan province (bordering Iran) are ordered to close. All private and government education institutions in Sindh remained closed on February 27 and February 28. The government of Pakistan’s Sindh province then decided to extend closure of educational institutions, both public and private, across the province till March 13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324211554/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-pakistan/pakistan-shuts-schools-suspends-iran-flights-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-idUSKCN20L179 https://web.archive.org/web/20200430162014/https://www.samaa.tv/news/pakistan/2020/02/all-sindh-educational-institutions-to-remain-closed-on-thursday-friday/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200430161939/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/coronavirus-sindh-schools-colleges-closed-until-march-13-1.70118164" Pakistan,PAK,20200313,C1: School closing,3,1,"All educational establishments closed for three weeks until April 5th, including public and private schools and universities as well as vocational institutions and madaris. https://web.archive.org/save/https://skift.com/2020/03/13/pakistan-shuts-borders-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/ On 2 April, the lockdown was extended till 14 April and schools remained closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430155637/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/covid-19-pakistan-extends-lockdown-until-april-14-1.70768969 " Pakistan,PAK,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ban on public events was imposed idefinitely on 23 March.. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324185815/https://www.geo.tv/latest/277199-government-decides-to-cancel-pakistan-day-parade-amid-coronavirus-fears Further, on 23 March, all provincial governments ordered a complete or partial lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426193245/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325761/pakistan-army-deploys-to-enforce-countrywide-lockdown-measures-over-covid-19-as-of-march-23-update-9" Pakistan,PAK,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Ban on public events including public gatherings, events, wedding halls, cinemas, etc., including the Pakistan Day Parade on March 23rd was announced. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200324185815/https://www.geo.tv/latest/277199-government-decides-to-cancel-pakistan-day-parade-amid-coronavirus-fears Further, on 23 March, all provincial governments ordered a complete or partial lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426193245/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325761/pakistan-army-deploys-to-enforce-countrywide-lockdown-measures-over-covid-19-as-of-march-23-update-9" Pakistan,PAK,20200321,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Further to previous measures effecting shutting down of its land borders, Pakistan has suspended all international flights for two weeks, starting 21 March. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430173621/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/21/pakistan-suspends-international-flights-for-two-weeks-to-stem-covid-19-spread This suspension was subsequently revised twice, with the latest announcement on 18 April confirming that Pakistan has suspended its flight operation till April 30. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430173502/https://nation.com.pk/18-Apr-2020/coronavirus-pakistan-suspends-flight-operations-till-april-30" Pakistan,PAK,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On 24 March, the government announced a lockdown under which all offices except for some essential departments were closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324194650/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/pakistan-stays-under-lockdown-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/1777394 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/633749-lockdown-on-army-deployed " Pakistan,PAK,20200323,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport closure took effect on 24 March as a part of the lockdown measures announced by the government. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324194650/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/pakistan-stays-under-lockdown-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/1777394 On 2 April, the lockdown was extended till 14 April. " Pakistan,PAK,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On 23 March, all provincial governments ordered a complete or partial lockdown. Residents were reportedly allowed to leave their homes to buy groceries and medicines and visit health facilities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426193245/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325761/pakistan-army-deploys-to-enforce-countrywide-lockdown-measures-over-covid-19-as-of-march-23-update-9 The lockdown was extended till May 9 on 25 April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426193759/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336186/pakistan-nationwide-lockdown-extended-through-may-9-update-20" Pakistan,PAK,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 24 March, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government declared a public holiday across the province from March 24, until March 28. Authorities have also suspended intra-district transport during this period, in addition to an earlier suspension on inter-district transport. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426193311/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/326226/pakistan-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-government-declares-public-holiday-from-march-24-28-update-10" Pakistan,PAK,20200325,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 25 March, orders were given to improve sampling arrangements in Sindh province, upon which 18 vehicles of the Indus Hospital were dedicated for collecting samples from homes (as per directives by the Chief Minister). (source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2183538/1-homecoming-last-640-pilgrims-cleared-infection-return-home-sukkur/)" Pakistan,PAK,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Effective Thursday, March 26, all domestic passenger flights are suspended nationwide. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426194820/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/326321/pakistan-domestic-passenger-flights-halted-amid-covid-19-pandemic-effective-march-26-update-11 On April 18, the Pakistani government announced that the ban on domestic and international flights, which was originally extended through April 21, will continue until April 30. Source:https://web.archive.org/web/20200426194917/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/333871/pakistan-authorities-announce-flight-ban-extension-through-april-30-update-19" Pakistan,PAK,20200409,E1: Income support,1,1,"""The provision of financial assistance among the 12 million deserving families under the Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme is scheduled to start Thursday (April 9) as part of the federal government's initiative to financially support the downtrodden segments of the society with a payment of Rs 12,000 to each deserving family."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200608183823/https://www.brecorder.com/2020/04/08/587465/ehsaas-programme-12m-families-to-get-rs12000-each-from-tomorrow/" Pakistan,PAK,20200411,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Special Assistant to PM Dr. Zafar Mirza Said ""We've only been testing visibly symptomatic patients thus far. It is possible that we will start testing asymptomatic people going forward provided they came in contact with those who have already tested positive"". Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200520105725/https://www.dawn.com/news/1548375" Pakistan,PAK,20200414,C1: School closing,3,1,"Quote: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Tuesday the current lockdown in Pakistan to contain the coronavirus pandemic was to continue for another two weeks at schools and public places Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425175954/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/644354-pm-imran-extends-pakistan-lockdown-by-two-weeks" Pakistan,PAK,20200414,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Quote: Cabinet approves lockdown extension till April 30. Air travel, public transport, public gatherings, wedding halls, cinemas and public places will remain close due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. SOURCE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200421233532/https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/04/14/cabinet-approves-lockdown-extension-strict-action-hoarders/" Pakistan,PAK,20200415,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government announced extension of the lockdown but allowing certain industries, such as construction, to be opened effectively starting 15 March. The prime minister said the decision was made ""with the consent of all the provincial chief secretaries and chief ministers"" and that there was an 89% consensus on which industries to reopen. After the 18th Amendment, the provinces were given autonomy to make their own decisions in such matters, he noted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430155757/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/644354-pm-imran-extends-pakistan-lockdown-by-two-weeks" Pakistan,PAK,20200416,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Quote: ""As per the decision of the Government of Pakistan, the suspension of international and domestic flight operations as effected earlier has been extended up to Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 2359 hours PST,"" CAA said. Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20200520101026/https://nation.com.pk/18-Apr-2020/coronavirus-pakistan-suspends-flight-operations-till-april-30 However, it will not be considered as total border closure because ""special flights"" (on request of countries) are scheduled (transporting citizens to their respective countries). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425181827/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/644129-japan-thanks-pakistan-over-return-of-nationals Quote: Cabinet approves lockdown extension till April 30 (which includes Air travel restrictions from earlier measures) https://web.archive.org/web/20200520100813/https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/04/14/cabinet-approves-lockdown-extension-strict-action-hoarders/" Pakistan,PAK,20200416,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"SBP said the rate cut would complement other measures recently taken by the SBP to support the economy, including concessional financing to companies that do not lay off workers, one-year extension in principal payments, doubling of the period for rescheduling of loans from 90 to 180 days, and concessional financing for hospitals and medical centres incurring expenses to combat the coronavirus pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520212844/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/645327-state-bank-delivers-200bps-surprise-rate-cut-to-counter-covid-19-impact" Pakistan,PAK,20200416,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government of Pakistan Coronavirus Website (Link): http://covid.gov.pk/ A comprehensive public campaign about COVID-19 via this website " Pakistan,PAK,20200416,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As above. No new changes announced." Pakistan,PAK,20200416,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"As above. No new changes announced." Pakistan,PAK,20200424,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Shopping malls, markets, offices and factories, ministries are open. Dozens of people are sitting and discussing matters on the TV channels, media houses are open http://web.archive.org/web/20200520093932/https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/pakistan-to-keep-mosques-open-during-ramadan-626033" Pakistan,PAK,20200424,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Everything closed except for mosques, which have defied the government's orders and demanded to be open for Ramadan (24th April to 23rd May). There are prayers 5 times a day for an unlimited number of people as long as social distancing rules can be put into place (see rules set out below). Consequently there are numerous daily large gatherings. Complete closure in Sindh http://web.archive.org/web/20200520093932/https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/pakistan-to-keep-mosques-open-during-ramadan-626033 http://web.archive.org/web/20200520121138/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-ramadan-pakistan/pakistans-sindh-province-bans-prayer-at-mosques-during-ramadan-idUSKCN226166 GUIDELINES FOR MOSQUES: Under the guidelines, people above the age of 50, minors and those suffering from “flu” will not be allowed to enter mosques. Ramadan traveeh prayers should not be conducted on roads, footpaths or anywhere else other than in mosques, and mosque floors will be washed with chlorine disinfectant. Prayer mats will also be disinfected with a chlorine mixture, and congregational rows will be formed with a six-foot distance between worshipers. However, people will be encouraged to offer traveeh prayers at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200520093940/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/23/world/asia/pakistan-coronavirus-ramadan.html OTHERWISE: Ban on all other public events was imposed idefinitely on 23 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324185815/https://www.geo.tv/latest/277199-government-decides-to-cancel-pakistan-day-parade-amid-coronavirus-fears Further, on 23 March, all provincial governments ordered a complete or partial lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426193245/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325761/pakistan-army-deploys-to-enforce-countrywide-lockdown-measures-over-covid-19-as-of-march-23-update-9 MORE ON SINDH: Despite the lockdown being extended to May 9, prayer congregations over Ramadan have also been permitted, except in the province of Sindh, which has been identified as high-risk for the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520092132/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336186/pakistan-nationwide-lockdown-extended-through-may-9-update-20" Pakistan,PAK,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 24th April, it was announced by the federal government that the lockdown would be extended until 9 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430204423/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-extends-lock-down-for-15-days-until-may-9-1.1587738995318" Pakistan,PAK,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 24th April, it was announced by the federal government that the lockdown would be extended until 9 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430204423/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-extends-lock-down-for-15-days-until-may-9-1.1587738995318" Pakistan,PAK,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On 24th April, it was announced by the federal government that the lockdown would be extended until 9 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430204423/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-extends-lock-down-for-15-days-until-may-9-1.1587738995318" Pakistan,PAK,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 24th April, it was announced by the federal government that the lockdown would be extended until 9 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430204423/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-extends-lock-down-for-15-days-until-may-9-1.1587738995318" Pakistan,PAK,20200426,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As above. No new changes announced." Pakistan,PAK,20200427,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On 27 April, Sindh government approves rent relief (discounted rent) for tenants; however, no numbers were mentioned. Meanwhile, other provincial chief ministers are urging landlords to waive rents, without government allocations of funds for rent relief. http://web.archive.org/web/20200522052438/https://nation.com.pk/28-Apr-2020/sindh-cabinet-approves-covid-19-emergency-relief-ordinance" Pakistan,PAK,20200429,E1: Income support,1,1,"Ministry of Human Rights and Pakistan Baitul Mal distributed 250 ration bags among transgenders in Islamabad. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200520231208/https://twitter.com/shireenmazari1/status/1255413674090606598" Pakistan,PAK,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"This new published in Arab News on 3rd May say ""Rapid response and surveillance teams are working at the district level to track suspects and collect their samples for testing in close coordination with their respective provincial governments and the National Institute of Health in Islamabad. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200506023818/https://www.arabnews.pk/node/1669026/pakistan" Pakistan,PAK,20200504,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public Transport remained closed Balochistan since 19th May. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200607185033/https://www.dawn.com/news/1558185/balochistan-not-to-allow-public-transport-resumptionPublic transport was closed in Azad Jammu and Kashmir only in whole country since 17th May, restricting interprovincial and local movement.But on 4th June, AJK also announced to easing lock down restrictions for public transport. linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200607114510/https://www.zameen.com/news/ajk-cabinet-eases-lockdown-restrictions-businesses-public-transport.html" Pakistan,PAK,20200507,C1: School closing,3,1,"A meeting held under PM on 7th May decided to close all educational institutions till 15th July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508210254/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/pakistan-announces-to-ease-lockdown-from-may-9/1832873" Pakistan,PAK,20200509,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"A meeting of National Coordination Committee held under PM on 7th May which announced to easing lock down from 9th May.The new developments to ease the coronavirus lockdown included opening up small, neighbourhood markets, hardware stores, and outpatient departments (OPDs) at the hospitals""All shops will open early morning but businesses will remain closed for two days in a week" Pakistan,PAK,20200510,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Ban on international flights extended to May 31. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518020847/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/covid-19-pakistan-extends-ban-on-international-flight-till-may-31-while-domestic-operations-resumed-1.71541934" Pakistan,PAK,20200511,H2: Testing policy,2,,"There's an exception for repatriated citizens: ""All Pakistani passengers will be tested for COVID-19 soon after landing in the country, says a senior government official"" This includes asymptomatic passengers as well. Source:https://web.archive.org/web/20200518000134/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/covid-19-pakistani-relaxes-quarantine-rules-for-passengers-arriving-on-special-flights-1.71438016" Pakistan,PAK,20200516,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Domestic flights resumed 16th May with limited load factors are being allowed from five major airports, including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta, according to a circular published on Twitter by the Aviation Division of Pakistan. Aircraft must be disinfected before boarding, there must be at least one vacant seat between passengers, and it is compulsory to wear masks and use hand sanitiser. No food and beverages will be allowed during flights. In addition, airlines are required to maintain “emergency PPE [personal protective equipment]” in the aircraft to deal with in-flight health emergencies, while all passengers must fill out a health declaration form before boarding. http://web.archive.org/web/20200520101810/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/covid-19-pakistan-extends-ban-on-international-flight-till-may-31-while-domestic-operations-resumed-1.71541934 http://web.archive.org/web/20200520101821/https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/air-travel-restart-differs-in-india-and-pakistan/138416.article" Pakistan,PAK,20200517,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Though the lock down eased down. Public transports have been opened in the most parts of the country .But Azad Jamu and Kashmir imposed again lock down. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200520114823/https://www.dawn.com/news/1557813/ajk-govt-suspends-relaxations-in-lockdown-following-surge-in-covid-19-cases" Pakistan,PAK,20200517,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Though lock down has been eased down but AJK government again introduced complete lock down.The AJK prime minister also announced that interprovincial and intra-AJK transport will continue to remain suspended after he held a meeting with the transporters earlier in the day.https://web.archive.org/web/20200520114823/https://www.dawn.com/news/1557813/ajk-govt-suspends-relaxations-in-lockdown-following-surge-in-covid-19-cases" Pakistan,PAK,20200521,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"A meeting of National Coordination Committee held under PM on 7th May which announced to easing lock down from 9th May.The new developments to ease the coronavirus lockdown included opening up small, neighbourhood markets, hardware stores, and outpatient departments (OPDs) at the hospitals""All shops will open early morning but businesses will remain closed for two days in a week" Pakistan,PAK,20200521,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Everything closed except for mosques, which have defied the government's orders and demanded to be open for Ramadan (24th April to 23rd May). There are prayers 5 times a day for an unlimited number of people as long as social distancing rules can be put into place (see rules set out below). Consequently there are numerous daily large gatherings. Complete closure in Sindh http://web.archive.org/web/20200520093932/https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/pakistan-to-keep-mosques-open-during-ramadan-626033 http://web.archive.org/web/20200520121138/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-ramadan-pakistan/pakistans-sindh-province-bans-prayer-at-mosques-during-ramadan-idUSKCN226166 GUIDELINES FOR MOSQUES: Under the guidelines, people above the age of 50, minors and those suffering from “flu” will not be allowed to enter mosques. Ramadan traveeh prayers should not be conducted on roads, footpaths or anywhere else other than in mosques, and mosque floors will be washed with chlorine disinfectant. Prayer mats will also be disinfected with a chlorine mixture, and congregational rows will be formed with a six-foot distance between worshipers. However, people will be encouraged to offer traveeh prayers at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200520093940/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/23/world/asia/pakistan-coronavirus-ramadan.html OTHERWISE: Ban on all other public events was imposed idefinitely on 23 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200324185815/https://www.geo.tv/latest/277199-government-decides-to-cancel-pakistan-day-parade-amid-coronavirus-fears Further, on 23 March, all provincial governments ordered a complete or partial lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426193245/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325761/pakistan-army-deploys-to-enforce-countrywide-lockdown-measures-over-covid-19-as-of-march-23-update-9 MORE ON SINDH: Despite the lockdown being extended to May 9, prayer congregations over Ramadan have also been permitted, except in the province of Sindh, which has been identified as high-risk for the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520092132/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336186/pakistan-nationwide-lockdown-extended-through-may-9-update-20" Pakistan,PAK,20200521,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"lockdowns ease for most of Pakistan, but remain for Azad Jammu and Kashmir remaining under lockdown and stay at home orders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529125424/https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/latest-india-starts-bringing-back-stranded-citizens-70572806" Pakistan,PAK,20200521,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529124807/http://covid.gov.pk/intl_travellers/current_policiesI http://covid.gov.pk/guidelines/pdf/20200528_Gudelines%20for%20domestic%20air%20travel_02.pdf Inbound International Passenger Flights A limited number of flights are being operated to ensure the safe return of our nationals and the safety of passengers traveling to and from Pakistan. Please note that the number and origin of these flights are being constantly reviewed to ensure the timely return of our nationals, whilst ensuring that our capacity to conduct COVID testing and manage these passengers in quarantine facilities is not exceeded. The government is working tirelessly to increase these capacities, and as this capacity continues to grow our ability of passenger intake will also rise. Scheduled flights for the current week can be viewed here . Please note that these are subject to change depending on the evolving situation. Upon arrival in Pakistan, all passengers and crew will be subjected to a state-monitored quarantine. Testing will be conducted as soon as possible after arrival, usually before 24 hours. Testing results are returned within a 12-24 hours window. Please note that these might be delayed in some cases due to heavy load of inbound passenger traffic. The quarantine can be extended based on the result of the passenger’s COVID-19 test, or upon the discretion of governmental health authorities considering the overall test results of the flight. Passengers who are sent home after a negative test will be advised compulsory self-isolation to complete a 14-day period. Low risk and asymptomatic positive test results may also be sent home for self-isolation upon the discretion of provincial health authorities subject to review of isolation capabilities at home. The transportation to the quarantine location shall be arranged by the concerned authorities. No meet and greet shall be allowed at the airport. Inbound passengers will be allowed a preference between two modes of quarantine, government quarantine centers or government regulated hotel/facility. Government quarantine centers will be free of cost. Passengers will be responsible for all expenses arising from their stay if they choose to stay in a government regulated hotel/facility. Passengers will not be able to switch facilities once their quarantine begins unless deemed necessary by the authorities. While the government will try its best to accommodate passengers according to their preferences, paid facilities are limited and cannot be guaranteed. The authorities on the ground will have the final say on where passengers are quarantined. Detailed SOPs can be found here Inbound International Private Flights Limited international private flights are currently allowed by special permission. Upper limit on passengers; and date and time of arrival will be determined by the Civil Aviation Authority and not by the flight operator. Please contact Civil Aviation Authority for information. Passengers on inbound international private flights will be subject to the same testing and quarantine procedures as inbound international passenger flights. Detailed SOPs can be found here Outbound International Passenger/Charter/Private Flights Limited outbound passenger/charter/private flights are currently allowed. Any country that wants to repatriate its own nationals from Pakistan can do on special flights with Civil Aviation Authority permission. PIA is also continuing limited outbound flights. Please contact Civil Aviation Authority for information." Pakistan,PAK,20200521,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529125745/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 FISCAL A relief package worth PKR 1.2 trillion has been announced by the federal government on March 24, 2020. Key measures include: (i) elimination of import duties on emergency health equipment; (ii) relief to daily wage workers including PKR 75 billion of approved cash disbursements to 6.2 million workers, (iii) cash transfers to low-income families (PKR 150 billion), (iv) accelerated tax refunds to the export industry (PKR 100 billion), and (v) financial support to SMEs and the agriculture sector (PKR 100 billion) in the form of relief on electricity bill payments, bank lending support, as well as subsidies and tax incentives. The economic package also earmarks resources for an accelerated procurement of wheat (PKR 280 billion), financial support to utility stores (PKR 50 billion), relief in fuel prices (PKR 70 billion), support for health and food supplies (PKR 15 billion), electricity bill payments relief (PKR 110 billion), an emergency contingency fund (PKR 100 billion), and a transfer to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for the purchase of necessary equipment to deal with the pandemic (PKR 25 billion). In addition, the authorities have launched a program for the construction sector to address the acute employment needs generated by the lockdowns, which include a special tax regime and no wealth declaration for projects launched during a short window until the end of 2020. Provincial governments have also announced fiscal measures, broadly consisting of cash grants to the low-income households, tax relief and additional health spending that includes increased compensation to healthcare workers. The government of Punjab announced a tax relief package of PKR 18 billion and a cash grants program of PKR 1.5 billion, while the government of Sindh has announced a cash grant and ration distribution program of PKR 1.5 billion for the low-income households." Pakistan,PAK,20200521,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529125745/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has responded to the crisis by cutting the policy rate by a cumulative 525 basis points to 8.0 percent in the span of two months. The SBP has expanded the scope of existing refinancing facilities and introduced three new ones that aim at: (i) supporting hospitals and medical centers to purchase equipment to detect, contain, and treat COVID-19, (ii) stimulating investment in new manufacturing plants and machinery, as well as modernization and expansion of existing projects, and (iii) incentivizing businesses to avoid laying off their workers during the pandemic. Moreover, the SBP introduced temporary regulatory measures to maintain banking system soundness and sustain economic activity. These include: (i) reducing the capital conservation buffer by 100 basis points to 1.5 percent; (ii) increase the regulatory limit on extension of credit to SMEs by 44 percent to PRs 180 million ; (iii) relaxation of the debt burden ratio for consumer loans from 50 percent to 60 percent; (iv) allowing banks to defer clients’ payment of principal on loan obligations by one year; (v) relaxation of regulatory criteria for restructured loans for borrowers who require relief beyond the extension of principal repayment for one year; and (vi) suspension of bank dividends for the first two quarters of 2020 to shore up capital." Pakistan,PAK,20200521,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529130047/http://covid.gov.pk/" Pakistan,PAK,20200521,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529130425/https://www.dawn.com/news/1538338 A patient suspecting they are manifesting symptoms of coronavirus should visit a government designated public or private hospital. According to National Institute of Health (NIH) official Dr Mumtaz Ali Khan, all district headquarter hospitals and tertiary care hospitals across the country are equipped to collect samples for coronavirus." Pakistan,PAK,20200521,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://www.nih.org.pk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-SOPs-for-Contact-Tracing.pdf?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=3465687e6b69746734cfa794d78a44b37a2d4793-1590757611-0-ARfxAluwMi6oKwLr8kdGHZaofvd8mrQSXppsJRUq5uykZMOONKxJ51ETK5NLSzJRqWwZMVHSEEVCG5NdCOVuOTsvH-oAjLIn8Isgr2ywOFWRpkYX6Upzr9GErpI1bmZ0gpyM8GzLx99hEoHKr7BDtNr4mI9HnzoxUpRg_6FRmTNMlDh6Jip-lFORAdv1ooUF8bVaxNV7gNk3OWdBB9JwgGZxgWgAeCPnxgwUzHjpOsgizgZcn1BxD9dS4YSAZbEqdhwETXRFRzIjUTGQMOqrr0bYPweHrqvzvTZzoz98rJ6Zm7fE8NBBJhtC5UXCRGGnUf1dOJ9RLy98tZM6UPu042R_hn1G0flwiB2NOVZ7VZUo National Institute of Health - Pakistan (Field Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance Division) P h o n e : ( 9 2 - 0 5 1 ) 9 2 5 5 2 3 7 F a x : ( 9 2 - 0 5 1 ) 9 2 5 5 0 9 9 N a t i o n a l F o c a l P o i n t f o r I H R SOPs for Contact Tracing Definition of Contact: A contact is a person who experienced any one of the following exposures during the 2 days before and the 14 days after the onset of symptoms of a probable or confirmed case: 1. Face-to-face contact with a probable or confirmed case within 1 meter and for more than 15 minutes; 2. Direct physical contact with a probable or confirmed case; 3. Direct care for a patient with probable or confirmed COVID-19 disease without using proper personal protective equipment Identification of contacts: All persons categorized as a contact of confirmed cases should be followed-up, and monitored for the development of symptoms for 14 days after the last exposure to the case (i.e. the maximum incubation period). Contacts of suspected cases should also be considered for contact management if there is likely to be a delay in confirming or excluding COVID-19 infection in the suspected case, such as delayed testing. Close contact definition: A close contact is defined as requiring greater than 15 minutes face-to-face contact with a symptomatic confirmed case in any setting, or the sharing of a closed space with a symptomatic confirmed case for a prolonged period (e.g. more than 2 hours). For the purposes of surveillance, a close contact includes a person meeting any of the following criteria: • Living in the same household or household-like setting (e.g. in a boarding school or hostel). • Direct contact with the body fluids or laboratory specimens of a case without recommended PPE. • A person who spent 2 hours or longer in the same room (such as a GP or ED waiting room). • A person in the same hospital room when an aerosol generating procedure is undertaken on the case, without recommended PPE. • Face-to-face contact for more than 15 minutes with the case in any other setting not listed above. Contact needs to have occurred within the period extending from the day of onset of symptoms in the case until the case is classified as no longer infectious by the treating team (usually 24 hours after the resolution of symptoms). Casual contact definition: Casual contact is defined as any person having less than 15 minutes face-to-face contact with a symptomatic confirmed case in any setting, or sharing a closed space with a symptomatic confirmed case for less than 2 hours. This will include healthcare workers, other patients, or visitors who were in the same closed healthcare space as a case, but for shorter periods than those required for a close contact. Other closed settings might include schools or offices. Note that healthcare workers and other contacts who have taken recommended infection control precautions, including the use of full PPE, while caring for a symptomatic confirmed COVID-19 case are not considered to be close contacts. However, these people should be advised to self-monitor and if they develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19 infection they should isolate themselves and notify their public health unit or staff health unit so they can be tested and managed as a suspected COVID-19 case. Other casual contacts may include: • Extended family groups, e.g. in an Aboriginal community. • Aircraft passengers who were seated in the same row as the case, or in the two rows in front or two rows behind a symptomatic confirmed COVID-19 case. Contact tracing of people who may have had close contact on long bus or train trips should also be attempted where possible, using similar seating/proximity criteria. • All crew-members on an aircraft who worked in the same cabin area as a symptomatic confirmed case of COVID-19. If a crew member is the symptomatic COVID-19 case, contact tracing efforts should concentrate on passengers seated in the area where the crew member was working during the flight and all of the other members of the crew. Where resources permit, more active contact tracing may be extended to other persons who have had casual contact (as defined above), particularly in school, office, or other closed settings. In these circumstances, the size of the room/space and degree of separation of the case from others should be considered in identifying contacts. Contact assessment: All persons identified as having had contact with a symptomatic confirmed case should be assessed to see if they should be classified as a close contact and have demographic and epidemiological data collected. Information on close contacts should be managed according to jurisdictional requirements. Identification and assessment of the contacts of suspected cases may be deferred pending the results of initial laboratory testing. Close contact testing: Routine laboratory screening for COVID-19 infection is not recommended for asymptomatic contacts. Procedure: • RRT team shall reach the locality where case reports as per SOPs. • Team member shall conduct risk assessment of the area and identify the close contacts as per plan • The team shall take the sample from the contacts available at the site as per SOPs • The detailed information about contacts which are not present at the area of site must be informed to NIH and the respective agencies. • The team shall coordinate with local civil authorities about the risk assessment and advice • PHEOC team shall facilitate the respective agencies and organization where relevant contacts may be living or residing Records: 1. Contact Tracing Forms 2. Contact information forms 3. Sample referral forms 4. PHEOC contract management registers/forms (if any)" Pakistan,PAK,20200530,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"People are recommended to stay at home in whole country except Azad Jammu and Kashmir where government reimposed lock down on 17th May due to increase in cases.So it is required with exception and targeted as well.. Link:https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.dawn.com/news/1557813" Pakistan,PAK,20200531,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From Sunday, May 31, it became mandatory to wear a mask in public spaces across Pakistan. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917135423/https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-05-31-20-intl/h_1ea61f10e67d78e1644aa489f88ae7c4" Pakistan,PAK,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1,"The NCOC recommended that the educational institutions be closed till August as the summer season and pandemic would be at peak in July,"" a statement from the government had read. Link https://web.archive.org/web/20200607104348/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/666290-pakistan-to-ease-lockdown-open-more-businesses-amid-surging-covid-19-infections" Pakistan,PAK,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In NCC meeting held on 31st May ""PM Imran mentioned that the government had prepared a 'negative list' of sectors that would remain shut down but ""we have opened everything else"". The list, he added, ""will be shared later in the day as a debate is being held over the resumption of tourism. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200607104348/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/666290-pakistan-to-ease-lockdown-open-more-businesses- However government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir announced smart lock down on 3rd June for 15 days.PM of AJK said He saidban on holding of political or religious gatherings and sporting events and opening of all educational institutions and seminaries, marriage halls, playgrounds and other recreational spots, cinema halls and theatres, beauty parlours would also remain in force." Pakistan,PAK,20200604,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public Transport is closed in Balochistan since 19th May. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200607185033/https://www.dawn.com/news/1558185/balochistan-not-to-allow-public-transport-resumption 2: Public transport was closed in Azad Jammu and Kashmir only in whole country since 17th May, restricting interprovincial and local movement.But on 4th June, AJK also announced to easing lock down restrictions for public transport. linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200607114510/https://www.zameen.com/news/ajk-cabinet-eases-lockdown-restrictions-businesses-public-transport.html" Pakistan,PAK,20200604,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"People are recommended to stay at home already except AJK. The Azad Jammu and Kashmir issued SOP on 3rd June to go outside while easing lock down.The minister warned that the people found in the markets without valid reasons, without a photo ID and without a facemask would be fined Rs500. Children under 12 and elders beyond 60 years would not be permitted in the markets, he added. LinK:https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.dawn.com/news/1560934/ajk-govt-enforces-smart-lockdown-for-15-days" Pakistan,PAK,20200604,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Public transport was closed in Azad Jammu and Kashmir only in whole country since 17th May, restricting interprovincial and local movement.But on 4th June, AJK also announced to easing lock down restrictions for public transport. linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200607114510/https://www.zameen.com/news/ajk-cabinet-eases-lockdown-restrictions-businesses-public-transport.html" Pakistan,PAK,20200607,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public Transport opened in Baluchistan also which was only province left to open. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200607190028/https://www.geo.tv/latest/291975-balochistan-permits-public-transport-on-condition-of-coronavirus-sops" Pakistan,PAK,20200618,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The government has decided to enforce a ""smart lockdown"", whenever a potential COVID-19 hotspot can be identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622213412/https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/irc-pakistan-covid-19-country-update-june-18-2020" Pakistan,PAK,20200618,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The government has decided to enforce a ""smart lockdown"", whenever a potential COVID-19 hotspot can be identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622213412/https://reliefweb.int/report/pakistan/irc-pakistan-covid-19-country-update-june-18-2020" Pakistan,PAK,20200620,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Starting 20th June, all airlines that routinely fly to Pakistan would be allowed to operate inbound traffic to Pakistan, with roughly 250-300 inbound flights per week across the country."" ""Passengers will undergo heightened screening at established health desks upon arrival to the airport. Screening will be carried out using thermal gun, thermal scanners and reviews by health professionals. Each passenger must submit a signed Passenger Health Form (signed during the flight or upon arrival) before leaving the airport to ensure record keeping of inbound passengers, and confirming their willingness to abide by quarantine/home-isolation protocols. · Asymptomatic passengers will be sent home, and added to the Track and Trace system by respective provincial/federal authorities, and monitored to ensure self-isolation is carried out for 14 days. · Symptomatic passengers will be tested and quarantined until availability of test results; with option of paid / government quarantine facilities to be provided as per earlier policy."" http://archive.fo/Whoxg" Pakistan,PAK,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Balochistan authorities have implemented a smart lockdown, in which hotspot areas of the virus are required to stay inside. Only one person is allowed to leave for essential groceries. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622213857/https://www.samaa.tv/news/pakistan/2020/06/balochistan-to-implement-lockdown-in-hotspot-virus-areas/" Pakistan,PAK,20200702,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools should be reopened in September subject to approval from the National Coordination Committee (NCC), provincial education ministers said on Wednesday. It was decided during the interprovincial education ministers’ virtual conference that educational institutions will be opened in the first week of September, provided there is permission from the Ministry of National Health Services and approval from the NCC, which had previously decided to keep schools closed until July 15. Sources said that various proposals were discussed to extend the closure of schools or reopen from July 16. After a detailed discussion, the participants decided that institutions should stay closed until the first week of September and reopened after the coronavirus situation has been reviewed under standard operating procedures (SOPs). https://web.archive.org/web/20200711203321/https://www.dawn.com/news/1567886/schools-should-reopen-in-september-education-ministers-decide" Pakistan,PAK,20200702,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Different regions in Pakistan are being administered under 'smart lockdown' with defined SOPs for households and businesses. Guidelines for citizens can be found at https://web.archive.org/web/20200714024842/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2249673/smart-lockdown-sops-stay-safe-pandemic Businesses under smart lockdown are to stay closed unless essential services. Localities in regions like Rawalpindi and KP have been put under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714024808/https://www.dawn.com/news/1567207/three-more-hotspots-in-rawalpindi-identified-for-lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20200711195823/https://www.dawn.com/news/1568205/sops-being-strictly-enforced-in-pindi-dc https://web.archive.org/web/20200711213420/https://www.dawn.com/news/1566386/centre-suggests-extension-of-smart-lockdown-in-karachi " Pakistan,PAK,20200702,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The officials urged citizens to avoid moving to other areas when they receive a smart lockdown notification.""Stay confined inside your home and avoid going out except in an emergency. If there is a need to get out due to compulsion or emergency, a young and healthy person in the house should go out wearing a mask with precautionary measures and maintain social distance. Under no circumstances should you leave the lockdown area,"" they maintained. People who have to come out of the home, the officials said, should not go outside the designated hotspot limits, urging to take special care of elderly people at home, pregnant women, high blood pressure and diabetes patients. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714024842/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2249673/smart-lockdown-sops-stay-safe-pandemic " Pakistan,PAK,20200702,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"For places under smart lockdown, no movement is permitted to zones outside the containment area. This is being recorded as a restriction on internal movement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714024842/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2249673/smart-lockdown-sops-stay-safe-pandemic " Pakistan,PAK,20200709,C1: School closing,3,1,"In concert with the announcement by provincial ministers on 2 July, the national Education Minister announced the tentative reopening of schools for 15 September 2020 depending on coronavirus transmission at that time. http://archive.fo/YqA2H" Pakistan,PAK,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"With the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations on 30 July, the Prime Minister emphasized adherence to nationwide SOPs on public gathering, and encouraged marking the holiday with ""simplicity"": ""Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again urged the nation to observe standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Eidul Azha to avoid a spike in Covid-19 cases in the country."" http://archive.fo/fOZ9b" Pakistan,PAK,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"New ""smart lockdowns"" are set to be implemented from 25 July within the Taxila and Wah localities of Rawalpindi based on rising COVID-19 cases in these residential zones, among various other smart lockdowns in localities across the country. http://archive.fo/rLfBT" Pakistan,PAK,20200725,C1: School closing,3,1,"The federal government has stated that it will review its decision to reopen schools in the first week of September, according to Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood. See the article in The Nation, archived: http://archive.vn/CCwhW" Pakistan,PAK,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Sindh government has decided to close all recreational places - including beaches - until 4 August. See The Express Tribune, archived: http://archive.vn/lY7vb" Pakistan,PAK,20200803,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On 28 July it was announced that a complete lockdown would be imposed in Punjab Province ahead of Eidul Azha until 5 August. The lockdown has now been lifted. All businesses will be allowed to operate from 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, unless they fall on the “negative list”, such as restaurants, theme parks, beauty parlours, cinemas or theatres etc. A complete lockdown will remain on Saturday and Sunday. See The Express Tribune, archived: http://archive.vn/lY7vb" Pakistan,PAK,20200803,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On 3 August, 2020, the Province of Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Department announced the extension of the provincial lockdown until August 17. See The Express Tribune, archived: http://archive.vn/lY7vb" Pakistan,PAK,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In the province of Sindh, all public places including parks and restaurants will remain closed until August 15. /web/20200812104316/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/pakistan-extends-lockdown-in-southern-province/1913761" Pakistan,PAK,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The province of Sindh is under lockdown until August 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812104316/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/pakistan-extends-lockdown-in-southern-province/1913761" Pakistan,PAK,20200810,C1: School closing,3,1,"The National Coordination Committee decided that all educational institutions would open on September 7. /web/20200812104757/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/696942-covid-lockdown-over-pakistan-to-open-from-monday" Pakistan,PAK,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Dine-in restaurants and beauty salons will reopen on August 10, said Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812104757/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/696942-covid-lockdown-over-pakistan-to-open-from-monday Other sectors to reopen are: Hotels, restaurants and cafes, parks and grounds, cinemas and theatres, non-contact sports, sports clubs and gyms, sports tournaments (indoor and outdoor) without audience, beauty parlours and spas, shrines (for permitted gatherings), tourism, public transport with SOPs. Educational institutions, marriage halls, business and expo centres in the province will be allowed to reopen from September 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812105643/https://www.dawn.com/news/1573652" Pakistan,PAK,20200810,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Procession and gathering must obtain permission in advance - including during religious festivals and national holidays. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812105643/https://www.dawn.com/news/1573652" Pakistan,PAK,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Phased Approach for Sports and Athletic Activities. Phase 1: Groups of only 10 or less people should be at team workouts or practices. Social distancing should remain during these practices. Phase 2: Team practices can begin (maximum 25 individuals). They should be limited to one on one drills and individualized equipment. Social distancing should be in place for most of the practice. https://archive.fo/niJCB" Pakistan,PAK,20200810,C5: Close public transport,0,,"All kinds of public transport are allowed to reopen on August 10 with SOP's. /web/20200812105643/https://www.dawn.com/news/1573652" Pakistan,PAK,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department withdrew the government's lockdown order, allowing resumption of ""pre-Covid-19 practices subject to adoption of SOPs/guidelines"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200812105643/https://www.dawn.com/news/1573652" Pakistan,PAK,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No measures found with regards to internal movement. " Pakistan,PAK,20200812,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""The size of wedding event or gathering should be determined based on local safety regulations under the guidance of local public health authorities however following guiding principles are as follows: Low risk Areas- No to minimal community transmission: (Evidence of isolated cases or limited community transmission; no evidence of exposure in large communal settings) - Moderate to Large inperson gatherings of up to 100 guests, that are adopted to allow individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart. Moderate Risk Areas-Minimal to moderate community transmission: (Sustained transmission with high likelihood or confirmed exposure within communal settings and potential for rapid increase in cases) Medium-sized in-person wedding gatherings of 50 guests that are adapted to allow individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart. High risk areas- Substantial, controlled and uncontrolled transmission: (large scale, uncontrolled community transmission, at communal settings) Smaller outdoor and in-person wedding gatherings of less than 25-guests in which individuals from different households remain spaced at least 6 feet apart."" See guidelines, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906172316/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/13August2020_20200812_Marriage_Halls_and_Marquees_Reopening_during_COVID_19_4501%5B21062%5D.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200813,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Starting 20th June, all airlines that routinely fly to Pakistan would be allowed to operate inbound traffic to Pakistan, with roughly 250-300 inbound flights per week across the country."" ""Passengers will undergo heightened screening at established health desks upon arrival to the airport. Screening will be carried out using thermal gun, thermal scanners and reviews by health professionals. Each passenger must submit a signed Passenger Health Form (signed during the flight or upon arrival) before leaving the airport to ensure record keeping of inbound passengers, and confirming their willingness to abide by quarantine/home-isolation protocols. · Asymptomatic passengers will be sent home, and added to the Track and Trace system by respective provincial/federal authorities, and monitored to ensure self-isolation is carried out for 14 days. · Symptomatic passengers will be tested and quarantined until availability of test results; with option of paid / government quarantine facilities to be provided as per earlier policy."" http://archive.fo/Whoxg" Pakistan,PAK,20200813,E1: Income support,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529125745/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 FISCAL A relief package worth PKR 1.2 trillion has been announced by the federal government on March 24, 2020. Key measures include: (i) elimination of import duties on emergency health equipment; (ii) relief to daily wage workers including PKR 75 billion of approved cash disbursements to 6.2 million workers, (iii) cash transfers to low-income families (PKR 150 billion), (iv) accelerated tax refunds to the export industry (PKR 100 billion), and (v) financial support to SMEs and the agriculture sector (PKR 100 billion) in the form of relief on electricity bill payments, bank lending support, as well as subsidies and tax incentives. The economic package also earmarks resources for an accelerated procurement of wheat (PKR 280 billion), financial support to utility stores (PKR 50 billion), relief in fuel prices (PKR 70 billion), support for health and food supplies (PKR 15 billion), electricity bill payments relief (PKR 110 billion), an emergency contingency fund (PKR 100 billion), and a transfer to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for the purchase of necessary equipment to deal with the pandemic (PKR 25 billion). In addition, the authorities have launched a program for the construction sector to address the acute employment needs generated by the lockdowns, which include a special tax regime and no wealth declaration for projects launched during a short window until the end of 2020. Provincial governments have also announced fiscal measures, broadly consisting of cash grants to the low-income households, tax relief and additional health spending that includes increased compensation to healthcare workers. The government of Punjab announced a tax relief package of PKR 18 billion and a cash grants program of PKR 1.5 billion, while the government of Sindh has announced a cash grant and ration distribution program of PKR 1.5 billion for the low-income households." Pakistan,PAK,20200813,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529125745/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has responded to the crisis by cutting the policy rate by a cumulative 525 basis points to 8.0 percent in the span of two months. The SBP has expanded the scope of existing refinancing facilities and introduced three new ones that aim at: (i) supporting hospitals and medical centers to purchase equipment to detect, contain, and treat COVID-19, (ii) stimulating investment in new manufacturing plants and machinery, as well as modernization and expansion of existing projects, and (iii) incentivizing businesses to avoid laying off their workers during the pandemic. Moreover, the SBP introduced temporary regulatory measures to maintain banking system soundness and sustain economic activity. These include: (i) reducing the capital conservation buffer by 100 basis points to 1.5 percent; (ii) increase the regulatory limit on extension of credit to SMEs by 44 percent to PRs 180 million ; (iii) relaxation of the debt burden ratio for consumer loans from 50 percent to 60 percent; (iv) allowing banks to defer clients’ payment of principal on loan obligations by one year; (v) relaxation of regulatory criteria for restructured loans for borrowers who require relief beyond the extension of principal repayment for one year; and (vi) suspension of bank dividends for the first two quarters of 2020 to shore up capital." Pakistan,PAK,20200813,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of Pakistan's website consists of a COVID19 section with all the related information, press releases and guidelines. See website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826135136/http://covid.gov.pk/" Pakistan,PAK,20200813,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Special Assistant to PM Dr. Zafar Mirza Said ""We've only been testing visibly symptomatic patients thus far. It is possible that we will start testing asymptomatic people going forward provided they came in contact with those who have already tested positive"". Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200520105725/https://www.dawn.com/news/1548375" Pakistan,PAK,20200813,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contract tracing exists throughout the country. ""Identification of contacts: All persons categorized as a contact of confirmed cases should be followed-up, and monitored for the development of symptoms for 14 days after the last exposure to the case (i.e. the maximum incubation period). Contacts of suspected cases should also be considered for contact management if there is likely to be a delay in confirming or excluding COVID-19 infection in the suspected case, such as delayed testing"". See website link, archived: https://archive.vn/LrQBq" Pakistan,PAK,20200821,C1: School closing,3,1,"The government has decided to have a ""a session with all provincial education ministers to take a final decision on the resumption of in-classroom academic sessions"" on the 7th of September. See News Article, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906165849/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2262000/pakistan-to-decide-on-school-reopening-in-sept-7-meeting ""If all goes well, then the schools will be reopened on September 15."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200906170602/https://www.samaa.tv/education/2020/08/pakistan-schools-reopening-date-2020/" Pakistan,PAK,20200827,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Dine-in restaurants and beauty salons will reopen on August 10, said Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812104757/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/696942-covid-lockdown-over-pakistan-to-open-from-monday Other sectors to reopen are: Hotels, restaurants and cafes, parks and grounds, cinemas and theatres, non-contact sports, sports clubs and gyms, sports tournaments (indoor and outdoor) without audience, beauty parlours and spas, shrines (for permitted gatherings), tourism, public transport with SOPs. Educational institutions, marriage halls, business and expo centres in the province will be allowed to reopen from September 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812105643/https://www.dawn.com/news/1573652 " Pakistan,PAK,20200827,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"On the 12th of August, The Government of Pakistan issued guidelines for for marriage halls and marquees. See guidelines, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906172316/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/13August2020_20200812_Marriage_Halls_and_Marquees_Reopening_during_COVID_19_4501%5B21062%5D.pdf ""According to the notification issued by the Punjab health department, dated August 9, all sectors barring marriage halls/marquees and educational institutions have been allowed to resume operations from today (August 10), with timings and weekly holidays ""reverted to pre-Covid-19 practice."" ""Procession and gathering must obtain permission in advance - including during religious festivals and national holidays."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200812105643/https://www.dawn.com/news/1573652 " Pakistan,PAK,20200827,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government of Pakistan's guidelines on ways to prevent the disease: ""As an individual, you can lower your risk of infection by reducing your rate of contact with other people. Avoiding public spaces and unnecessary social gatherings, especially events with large numbers of people or crowds, will lower the chance that you will be exposed to the coronavirus as well as to other infectious diseases like flu."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200906173639/http://covid.gov.pk/" Pakistan,PAK,20200827,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No measures found with regards to internal movement." Pakistan,PAK,20200827,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Starting 20th June, all airlines that routinely fly to Pakistan would be allowed to operate inbound traffic to Pakistan, with roughly 250-300 inbound flights per week across the country."" ""Passengers will undergo heightened screening at established health desks upon arrival to the airport. Screening will be carried out using thermal gun, thermal scanners and reviews by health professionals. Each passenger must submit a signed Passenger Health Form (signed during the flight or upon arrival) before leaving the airport to ensure record keeping of inbound passengers, and confirming their willingness to abide by quarantine/home-isolation protocols. · Asymptomatic passengers will be sent home, and added to the Track and Trace system by respective provincial/federal authorities, and monitored to ensure self-isolation is carried out for 14 days. · Symptomatic passengers will be tested and quarantined until availability of test results; with option of paid / government quarantine facilities to be provided as per earlier policy."" http://archive.fo/Whoxg" Pakistan,PAK,20200830,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Instructions for Passengers • Cooperate with airline staff and follow instructions • Wear your facemask at all times while in plane • Do not change your seating plan and only occupy the seat allotted by the airline authority • Inform the cabin crew if feeling unwell http://web.archive.org/web/20200906174221/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/31August2020_20200830_Guidelines_for_Domestic_Air_Travel_2903.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200907,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools to reopen on the 15th of September, following a phased approach. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907141251/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/04September2020_20200903_Health_Guidelines_for_Education_Institutions_Reopening_during_COVID_19_Pandemic_3602.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200915,C1: School closing,2,1,"From September 15th 2020, in a phased return to full reopening, universities, colleges and classes of levels 9-12 will resume. (Classes 6-8 to return on Sept 23 after a review Primary schools to reopen on Sept 30 in last phase Strength of students in classes to be halved). https://web.archive.org/web/20200917125652/https://www.dawn.com/news/1578399 " Pakistan,PAK,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Dine-in restaurants and beauty salons will reopen on August 10, said Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812104757/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/696942-covid-lockdown-over-pakistan-to-open-from-monday Other sectors to reopen are: Hotels, restaurants and cafes, parks and grounds, cinemas and theatres, non-contact sports, sports clubs and gyms, sports tournaments (indoor and outdoor) without audience, beauty parlours and spas, shrines (for permitted gatherings), tourism, public transport with SOPs. Educational institutions, marriage halls, business and expo centres in the province will be allowed to reopen from September 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812105643/https://www.dawn.com/news/1573652 " Pakistan,PAK,20200917,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Marriage halls were allowed to be reopened by the 15th of September, 2020. Sports activities have also been allowed subjected to social distancing measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917133827/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/17September2020_20200917_Marriage_Halls_and_Marquees_Reopening_during_COVID_19_4503.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200928104522/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/27September2020_20200926_Guidelines_for_Contact_Sports_in_wake_of_COVID_19_4901.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"from 17th September, maximum number of guests allowed in weddings (depending on the size of the venue) is 350 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917133827/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/17September2020_20200917_Marriage_Halls_and_Marquees_Reopening_during_COVID_19_4503.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"from 17th September, maximum number of guests allowed in weddings is 350 people. This however, depends on the size of the area and the local situation of the virus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917133827/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/17September2020_20200917_Marriage_Halls_and_Marquees_Reopening_during_COVID_19_4503.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200918,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No stringent policy on public transport." Pakistan,PAK,20200918,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government of Pakistan's guidelines on ways to prevent the disease: ""As an individual, you can lower your risk of infection by reducing your rate of contact with other people. Avoiding public spaces and unnecessary social gatherings, especially events with large numbers of people or crowds, will lower the chance that you will be exposed to the coronavirus as well as to other infectious diseases like flu."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200906173639/http://covid.gov.pk/" Pakistan,PAK,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Instructions for Passengers • Cooperate with airline staff and follow instructions • Wear your facemask at all times while in plane • Do not change your seating plan and only occupy the seat allotted by the airline authority • Inform the cabin crew if feeling unwell http://web.archive.org/web/20200906174221/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/31August2020_20200830_Guidelines_for_Domestic_Air_Travel_2903.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200918,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Starting 20th June, all airlines that routinely fly to Pakistan would be allowed to operate inbound traffic to Pakistan, with roughly 250-300 inbound flights per week across the country."" ""Passengers will undergo heightened screening at established health desks upon arrival to the airport. Screening will be carried out using thermal gun, thermal scanners and reviews by health professionals. Each passenger must submit a signed Passenger Health Form (signed during the flight or upon arrival) before leaving the airport to ensure record keeping of inbound passengers, and confirming their willingness to abide by quarantine/home-isolation protocols. · Asymptomatic passengers will be sent home, and added to the Track and Trace system by respective provincial/federal authorities, and monitored to ensure self-isolation is carried out for 14 days. · Symptomatic passengers will be tested and quarantined until availability of test results; with option of paid / government quarantine facilities to be provided as per earlier policy."" http://archive.fo/Whoxg" Pakistan,PAK,20200918,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in announced relief plan. A relief package worth PKR 1.2 trillion has been announced by the federal government on March 24, 2020. Key measures include: (i) elimination of import duties on emergency health equipment; (ii) relief to daily wage workers including PKR 75 billion of approved cash disbursements to 6.2 million workers, (iii) cash transfers to low-income families (PKR 150 billion), (iv) accelerated tax refunds to the export industry (PKR 100 billion), and (v) financial support to SMEs and the agriculture sector (PKR 100 billion) in the form of relief on electricity bill payments, bank lending support, as well as subsidies and tax incentives. The economic package also earmarks resources for an accelerated procurement of wheat (PKR 280 billion), financial support to utility stores (PKR 50 billion), relief in fuel prices (PKR 70 billion), support for health and food supplies (PKR 15 billion), electricity bill payments relief (PKR 110 billion), an emergency contingency fund (PKR 100 billion), and a transfer to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for the purchase of necessary equipment to deal with the pandemic (PKR 25 billion). In addition, the authorities have launched a program for the construction sector to address the acute employment needs generated by the lockdowns, which include a special tax regime and no wealth declaration for projects launched during a short window until the end of 2020. Provincial governments have also announced fiscal measures, broadly consisting of cash grants to the low-income households, tax relief and additional health spending that includes increased compensation to healthcare workers. The government of Punjab announced a tax relief package of PKR 18 billion and a cash grants program of PKR 1.5 billion, while the government of Sindh has announced a cash grant and ration distribution program of PKR 1.5 billion for the low-income households. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529125745/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Pakistan,PAK,20200918,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,," The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has responded to the crisis by cutting the policy rate by a cumulative 525 basis points to 8.0 percent in the span of two months. The SBP has expanded the scope of existing refinancing facilities and introduced three new ones that aim at: (i) supporting hospitals and medical centers to purchase equipment to detect, contain, and treat COVID-19, (ii) stimulating investment in new manufacturing plants and machinery, as well as modernization and expansion of existing projects, and (iii) incentivizing businesses to avoid laying off their workers during the pandemic. Moreover, the SBP introduced temporary regulatory measures to maintain banking system soundness and sustain economic activity. These include: (i) reducing the capital conservation buffer by 100 basis points to 1.5 percent; (ii) increase the regulatory limit on extension of credit to SMEs by 44 percent to PRs 180 million ; (iii) relaxation of the debt burden ratio for consumer loans from 50 percent to 60 percent; (iv) allowing banks to defer clients’ payment of principal on loan obligations by one year; (v) relaxation of regulatory criteria for restructured loans for borrowers who require relief beyond the extension of principal repayment for one year; and (vi) suspension of bank dividends for the first two quarters of 2020 to shore up capital. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529125745/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Pakistan,PAK,20200918,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Special Assistant to PM Dr. Zafar Mirza Said ""We've only been testing visibly symptomatic patients thus far. It is possible that we will start testing asymptomatic people going forward provided they came in contact with those who have already tested positive"". Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200520105725/https://www.dawn.com/news/1548375" Pakistan,PAK,20200918,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contract tracing exists throughout the country. ""Identification of contacts: All persons categorized as a contact of confirmed cases should be followed-up, and monitored for the development of symptoms for 14 days after the last exposure to the case (i.e. the maximum incubation period). Contacts of suspected cases should also be considered for contact management if there is likely to be a delay in confirming or excluding COVID-19 infection in the suspected case, such as delayed testing"". See website link, archived: https://archive.vn/LrQBq" Pakistan,PAK,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From Sunday, May 31, it became mandatory to wear a mask in public spaces across Pakistan. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917135423/https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-05-31-20-intl/h_1ea61f10e67d78e1644aa489f88ae7c4 " Pakistan,PAK,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes found. Dine-in restaurants and beauty salons will reopen on August 10, said Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812104757/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/696942-covid-lockdown-over-pakistan-to-open-from-monday Other sectors to reopen are: Hotels, restaurants and cafes, parks and grounds, cinemas and theatres, non-contact sports, sports clubs and gyms, sports tournaments (indoor and outdoor) without audience, beauty parlours and spas, shrines (for permitted gatherings), tourism, public transport with SOPs. Educational institutions, marriage halls, business and expo centres in the province will be allowed to reopen from September 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812105643/https://www.dawn.com/news/1573652" Pakistan,PAK,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No changes found. Marriage halls were allowed to be reopened by the 15th of September, 2020. Sports activities have also been allowed subjected to social distancing measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917133827/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/17September2020_20200917_Marriage_Halls_and_Marquees_Reopening_during_COVID_19_4503.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200928104522/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/27September2020_20200926_Guidelines_for_Contact_Sports_in_wake_of_COVID_19_4901.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"No changes found. from 17th September, maximum number of guests allowed in weddings is 350 people. This however, depends on the size of the area and the local situation of the virus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917133827/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/17September2020_20200917_Marriage_Halls_and_Marquees_Reopening_during_COVID_19_4503.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government of Pakistan's guidelines on ways to prevent the disease: ""As an individual, you can lower your risk of infection by reducing your rate of contact with other people. Avoiding public spaces and unnecessary social gatherings, especially events with large numbers of people or crowds, will lower the chance that you will be exposed to the coronavirus as well as to other infectious diseases like flu."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200906173639/http://covid.gov.pk/" Pakistan,PAK,20200929,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes found. ""Starting 20th June, all airlines that routinely fly to Pakistan would be allowed to operate inbound traffic to Pakistan, with roughly 250-300 inbound flights per week across the country."" ""Passengers will undergo heightened screening at established health desks upon arrival to the airport. Screening will be carried out using thermal gun, thermal scanners and reviews by health professionals. Each passenger must submit a signed Passenger Health Form (signed during the flight or upon arrival) before leaving the airport to ensure record keeping of inbound passengers, and confirming their willingness to abide by quarantine/home-isolation protocols. · Asymptomatic passengers will be sent home, and added to the Track and Trace system by respective provincial/federal authorities, and monitored to ensure self-isolation is carried out for 14 days. · Symptomatic passengers will be tested and quarantined until availability of test results; with option of paid / government quarantine facilities to be provided as per earlier policy."" http://archive.fo/Whoxg" Pakistan,PAK,20200929,E1: Income support,1,1,"No changes found." Pakistan,PAK,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes found." Pakistan,PAK,20200929,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Special Assistant to PM Dr. Zafar Mirza Said ""We've only been testing visibly symptomatic patients thus far. It is possible that we will start testing asymptomatic people going forward provided they came in contact with those who have already tested positive"". Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200520105725/https://www.dawn.com/news/1548375" Pakistan,PAK,20200929,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contract tracing exists throughout the country. ""Identification of contacts: All persons categorized as a contact of confirmed cases should be followed-up, and monitored for the development of symptoms for 14 days after the last exposure to the case (i.e. the maximum incubation period). Contacts of suspected cases should also be considered for contact management if there is likely to be a delay in confirming or excluding COVID-19 infection in the suspected case, such as delayed testing"". See website link, archived: https://archive.vn/LrQBq" Pakistan,PAK,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From Sunday, May 31, it became mandatory to wear a mask in public spaces across Pakistan. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917135423/https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-05-31-20-intl/h_1ea61f10e67d78e1644aa489f88ae7c4" Pakistan,PAK,20200930,C1: School closing,2,0,"On Monday, October 13, two more educational institutions were sealed following emergence of Covid-19 cases. Since September 14, the tally of school buildings sealed has reached 21. Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1584789/with-two-more-schools-sealed-tally-of-closed-institutes-rises-to-21-in-capital (unable to archive) " Pakistan,PAK,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""The Sindh government on Thursday extended ‘mini smart lockdown’ to more city neighbourhoods as the number of coronavirus cases continued to increase and an advisory issued by the health department recommended restricted movement in the affected parts of the metropolis. Two localities of district South were identified as ‘fresh hotspots’ of the pandemic and were placed under a ‘mini smart lockdown’ for a forthnight. The deputy commissioner, South, issued a notification placing block ‘A’ of the Creek Vista Apartment in Phase VIII of DHA and sub-division of Saddar under the lockdown from October 1 to 15. (...) On Wednesday, the provincial government had imposed a ‘mini smart lockdown’ in two localities of Manghopir in district West, whose deputy commissioner issued a notification placing Saima Villas and Samama City under lockdown from October 1 to 15."" ""(...) only grocery shops, convenience stores and pharmacies would be allowed to remain open in these areas during the timings specified in the home department’s order while all other businesses would remain strictly closed without any exception. All kinds of industrial units falling in the area shall remain closed. No home delivery/take away of any sort will be allowed from restaurants, fast food joints. Only one person of each household shall be allowed outside for buying food items and medicines by displaying their original CNIC to law enforcement agencies. Only one attendant, where extremely necessary, shall be allowed with a person in need of medical care,” added the advisory."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026194512/https://www.dawn.com/news/1582692/lockdown-extended-to-more-areas-over-60-eateries-sealed?preview http://web.archive.org/web/20201026194617/https://www.dawn.com/news/1582828/6-marriage-halls-103-restaurants-sealed-in-karachi-for-failing-to-comply-with-covid-guidelines" Pakistan,PAK,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""""The Sindh government on Thursday extended ‘mini smart lockdown’ to more city neighbourhoods as the number of coronavirus cases continued to increase and an advisory issued by the health department recommended restricted movement in the affected parts of the metropolis. Two localities of district South were identified as ‘fresh hotspots’ of the pandemic and were placed under a ‘mini smart lockdown’ for a forthnight. The deputy commissioner, South, issued a notification placing block ‘A’ of the Creek Vista Apartment in Phase VIII of DHA and sub-division of Saddar under the lockdown from October 1 to 15. (...) On Wednesday, the provincial government had imposed a ‘mini smart lockdown’ in two localities of Manghopir in district West, whose deputy commissioner issued a notification placing Saima Villas and Samama City under lockdown from October 1 to 15."" ""All kinds of industrial units falling in the area shall remain closed. No home delivery/take away of any sort will be allowed from restaurants, fast food joints. Only one person of each household shall be allowed outside for buying food items and medicines by displaying their original CNIC to law enforcement agencies. Only one attendant, where extremely necessary, shall be allowed with a person in need of medical care."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026194512/https://www.dawn.com/news/1582692/lockdown-extended-to-more-areas-over-60-eateries-sealed?preview http://web.archive.org/web/20201026194617/https://www.dawn.com/news/1582828/6-marriage-halls-103-restaurants-sealed-in-karachi-for-failing-to-comply-with-covid-guidelines" Pakistan,PAK,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""Two localities of district South were identified as ‘fresh hotspots’ and were placed under a ‘mini smart lockdown’ for a fortnight. (...) The government also put a ban on private and family get-together events at homes as well as pillion riding in these areas."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026194617/https://www.dawn.com/news/1582828/6-marriage-halls-103-restaurants-sealed-in-karachi-for-failing-to-comply-with-covid-guidelines" Pakistan,PAK,20201001,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Two localities of district South were identified as ‘fresh hotspots’ and were placed under a ‘mini smart lockdown’ for a fortnight. (...) Movement of public transport vehicles, including buses, taxis, rickshaws and ride hailing services, are also banned in these areas."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026194617/https://www.dawn.com/news/1582828/6-marriage-halls-103-restaurants-sealed-in-karachi-for-failing-to-comply-with-covid-guidelines" Pakistan,PAK,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""The Sindh government on Thursday extended ‘mini smart lockdown’ to more city neighbourhoods as the number of coronavirus cases continued to increase and an advisory issued by the health department recommended restricted movement in the affected parts of the metropolis. Two localities of district South were identified as ‘fresh hotspots’ of the pandemic and were placed under a ‘mini smart lockdown’ for a forthnight. The deputy commissioner, South, issued a notification placing block ‘A’ of the Creek Vista Apartment in Phase VIII of DHA and sub-division of Saddar under the lockdown from October 1 to 15. (...) On Wednesday, the provincial government had imposed a ‘mini smart lockdown’ in two localities of Manghopir in district West, whose deputy commissioner issued a notification placing Saima Villas and Samama City under lockdown from October 1 to 15."" ""Only one person of each household shall be allowed outside for buying food items and medicines by displaying their original CNIC to law enforcement agencies. Only one attendant, where extremely necessary, shall be allowed with a person in need of medical care."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026194512/https://www.dawn.com/news/1582692/lockdown-extended-to-more-areas-over-60-eateries-sealed?preview http://web.archive.org/web/20201026194617/https://www.dawn.com/news/1582828/6-marriage-halls-103-restaurants-sealed-in-karachi-for-failing-to-comply-with-covid-guidelines" Pakistan,PAK,20201008,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes found. ""Starting 20th June, all airlines that routinely fly to Pakistan would be allowed to operate inbound traffic to Pakistan, with roughly 250-300 inbound flights per week across the country."" ""Passengers will undergo heightened screening at established health desks upon arrival to the airport. Screening will be carried out using thermal gun, thermal scanners and reviews by health professionals. Each passenger must submit a signed Passenger Health Form (signed during the flight or upon arrival) before leaving the airport to ensure record keeping of inbound passengers, and confirming their willingness to abide by quarantine/home-isolation protocols. · Asymptomatic passengers will be sent home, and added to the Track and Trace system by respective provincial/federal authorities, and monitored to ensure self-isolation is carried out for 14 days. · Symptomatic passengers will be tested and quarantined until availability of test results; with option of paid / government quarantine facilities to be provided as per earlier policy."" http://archive.fo/Whoxg" Pakistan,PAK,20201008,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes found. " Pakistan,PAK,20201008,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Special Assistant to PM Dr. Zafar Mirza Said ""We've only been testing visibly symptomatic patients thus far. It is possible that we will start testing asymptomatic people going forward provided they came in contact with those who have already tested positive"". Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200520105725/https://www.dawn.com/news/1548375" Pakistan,PAK,20201008,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contract tracing exists throughout the country. ""Identification of contacts: All persons categorized as a contact of confirmed cases should be followed-up, and monitored for the development of symptoms for 14 days after the last exposure to the case (i.e. the maximum incubation period). Contacts of suspected cases should also be considered for contact management if there is likely to be a delay in confirming or excluding COVID-19 infection in the suspected case, such as delayed testing"". See website link, archived: https://archive.vn/LrQBq" Pakistan,PAK,20201008,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From Sunday, May 31, it became mandatory to wear a mask in public spaces across Pakistan. http://web.archive.org/web/20200917135423/https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-05-31-20-intl/h_1ea61f10e67d78e1644aa489f88ae7c4" Pakistan,PAK,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""""No public gathering to be held in cities where test positivity ratio is consistently higher than 6-9% or above as laid down in instructions (Quantified triggers and corresponding NPIs)"" Source: https://archive.fo/D30pw In cities where mini smart-lockdowns have been imposed: ""Minister for Planning Asad Umar in a post on Twitter said that mini lockdowns have been imposed in some cities after ""positivity rate crossed 2 per cent after remaining below 2 per cent for six weeks. (...) Instructions have been issued to administrations across the country to ensure that precautionary measures are followed. But like in the past, success is impossible without the cooperation of the people,"" he said in the tweet. Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood also asked people to follow guidelines and avoid big gatherings. ""Large public gatherings must not take place. These alone can unleash a second wave,"" he said."""" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026201652/https://connect-metrics-collector.s-onetag.com/metrics" Pakistan,PAK,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Pakistan has reinstated ‘smart lockdowns’ in several regions of the country after the national Covid-19 positivity rate rose over 2 percent for the first time in six weeks, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar said on Sunday. “Mini smart lockdowns have been imposed in Karachi, Islamabad and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Instructions have been issued to administrations across the country to ensure that precautionary measures are followed. But like in the past, success is impossible without the cooperation of the people,” Umar tweeted."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026195712/https://www.arabnews.pk/node/1747176/pakistan http://web.archive.org/web/20201026195937/https://www.dawn.com/news/1584475" Pakistan,PAK,20201013,C1: School closing,2,0,"""Twenty-one schools have been sealed by the district administration of Pakistan's capital Islamabad, after the emergence of COVID-19 cases and violations of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) since Sept. 15, local media reported Tuesday. Education institutes across the country were reopened on Sept. 15 after a closure of six months due to COVID-19. The government directed the schools' administration to follow the SOPs to stop the spread of the disease in students. After the emergence of COVID-19 cases in the institutes in Islamabad, the district administration had directed the staff and students to quarantine for 14 days, and also traced the contacts of the infected students and teachers, the report said. The Islamabad district administration has conducted over 11,000 random tests at government institutes and about 10,500 at private institutes, and so far 28 positive cases including teachers and students were detected at government and 29 at private institutes."" Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1584789/with-two-more-schools-sealed-tally-of-closed-institutes-rises-to-21-in-capital (unable to archive) http://web.archive.org/web/20201026193652/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/14/c_139437946.htm " Pakistan,PAK,20201015,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""Pakistan’s National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), which synergizes government efforts against COVID-19, issued new guidelines on Tuesday, banning public gatherings in cities where the coronavirus positivity rate was over six percent. “No public gathering to be held in cities where test positivity ratio is consistently higher than 6-9% or above as laid down in instructions,” the NCOC said, adding that rallies and gathering on “ill-defined venues” such as streets and roadsides should be avoided."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201027131945/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1748626/pakistan" Pakistan,PAK,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Dine-in restaurants and beauty salons will reopen on August 10, said Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812104757/https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/696942-covid-lockdown-over-pakistan-to-open-from-monday Other sectors to reopen are: Hotels, restaurants and cafes, parks and grounds, cinemas and theatres, non-contact sports, sports clubs and gyms, sports tournaments (indoor and outdoor) without audience, beauty parlours and spas, shrines (for permitted gatherings), tourism, public transport with SOPs. Educational institutions, marriage halls, business and expo centres in the province will be allowed to reopen from September 15. (Despite the mini-lockdowns imposed in some cities no strict guidelines on workplace closing has been found and only residential streets have been sealed) https://web.archive.org/web/20200812105643/https://www.dawn.com/news/1573652" Pakistan,PAK,20201016,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Public transportation is operating. According to the Government of Pakistan, individuals using public transportation – trains or buses – should wear facemasks and keep a distance of at least six feet from other individuals."" (Despite the mini-lockdowns announced in some cities no restrictions related with public transportation were found). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026191411/https://pk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Pakistan,PAK,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Non restrictions on intercity or interstate travel are currently in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026191411/https://pk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Pakistan,PAK,20201025,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""""The Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad announced that more streets would be closed on the night October 25 for being identified as covid hot spots."" ""Only people with jobs in essential services and with negative covid certificate will be allowed to leave. Health teams will complete TTQ and give clearance for opening up. ACs will coord for making sure all arrangements are in place. Stay Safe Islamabad. Second wave is here."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201027223859/https://www.facebook.com/ictaofficial/posts/2480727608894017" Pakistan,PAK,20201025,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""The Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad announced that more streets would be closed on the night October 25 for being identified as covid hot spots."" ""Only people with jobs in essential services and with negative covid certificate will be allowed to leave. Health teams will complete TTQ and give clearance for opening up. ACs will coord for making sure all arrangements are in place. Stay Safe Islamabad. Second wave is here."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201027223859/https://www.facebook.com/ictaofficial/posts/2480727608894017" Pakistan,PAK,20201029,C1: School closing,2,0,"No further policy update as of now on school reopening. However, Under the final phase of reopening of educational institutions, primary schools across Pakistan reopen from 30th September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110093427/https://southasiamonitor.org/pakistan/primary-schools-reopen-today-pakistan " Pakistan,PAK,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"29th October 2020, The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), after continuous warnings of rising Covid-19 cases across the country, made it compulsory for all citizens to wear a face mask when stepping out of their homes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110093846/https://www.dawn.com/news/1587447" Pakistan,PAK,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"9th Nov 2020, In view of a surge in coronavirus cases during the second wave of the viral disease in the country, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) issued new guidelines by allowing “work from home” for 50 per cent staff of public and private institutions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110094435/https://www.dawn.com/news/1589054" Pakistan,PAK,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"9th Nov 2020, In view of a surge in coronavirus cases during the second wave of the viral disease in the country, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) issued new guidelines banning indoor marriages. Only outdoor marriages would be allowed with upper limit of 1000 persons. The ban will be enforced with effect from Nov 20 so that already arranged marriages at indoor venues can take place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110094435/https://www.dawn.com/news/1589054" Pakistan,PAK,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"9th Nov 2020, In view of a surge in coronavirus cases during the second wave of the viral disease in the country, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) issued new guidelines by fixing Rs100 as fine for not wearing mask. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110094435/https://www.dawn.com/news/1589054" Pakistan,PAK,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Nov 16, 2020: More stringent restrictions will be implemented on Nov 20th in urban centers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116020431/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/07November2020_20201106_Additional_Guidelines_on_Marriage_Events_during_COVID_19_4505.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20201111,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Nov 16, 2020: ""Pakistan has considered to incorporate Ag-RDT in its testing strategy for disease surveillance and screening."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116022452/http://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/05November2020_20201104_TESTING_STRATEGY_INCORPORATING_COVID-19_ANTIGEN_DETECTION_RAPID_DIAGNOSTIC_TESTS_5301.pdf" Pakistan,PAK,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transportation Options: Are commercial flights operating? [Yes] Is public transportation operating? [Yes] According to the Government of Pakistan, individuals using public transportation – trains or buses – should wear facemasks and keep a distance of at least six feet from other individuals. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214352/https://pk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Pakistan,PAK,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Symptomatic travelers will be required to take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test and its results submitted to the designated Pakistani authorities within 48 hours of arrival. In cases found positive for COVID-19 based on a test upon arrival, travelers may be required to comply with isolation procedures. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129214352/https://pk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Pakistan,PAK,20201120,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On Nov 24, 2020, Geo News TV provided a useful summary of COVID19 restrictions that show a patchwork of Workplace/educational/gathering restrictions across the country; source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129201909/https://www.geo.tv/latest/320263-what-are-the-covid-19-restrictions-in-pakistan These restrictions across different parts of the country suggest governments at the local and state levels imposing targeted restrictions as and when appropriate for workplace restrictions. The strictest of them seem to start on Nov 20 2020, in Pakistan Administered Kashmir where a 15-day lockdown is in place (starting from Nov 20) -- this lockdown has prompted the 3T designation for C2. In the order of strictness and how early such restrictions seem have come into effect: 1. ""A 15-day lockdown has been imposed by the AJK (Azaad Kashmir, aka Pakistan Administered Kashmir) government since November 20. All businesses and offices are closed while the government offices will operate at 50% capacity. Only essential services are allowed with strict implementation of coronavirus SOPs."" 2. ""Sindh: Markets and business centres are to close by 6pm on weekdays. They can open by 6am, but have to stay closed on weekends, the Sindh home department notified on Monday. All cinemas, shrines, and gyms will be closed. Government and private offices can call in only 50% of staff to work, while the remaining employees are to work from home."" 3. ""Punjab: Smart lockdowns imposed in 6 cities: Bahawalpur, Bhakkar, Multan, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, and Lahore. All shopping malls, restaurants, offices (private and public) will remain closed in the areas under lockdown. Public and private offices throughout the (Punjab) province are to ensure that 50% of the staff works from home. This will be applicable till January 31, 2021."" 4. ""The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has issued no new coronavirus restrictions this week. Its home department issued SOPs to be followed last week which are still in place. All shopping malls, restaurants, shops, and marriage halls have been directed to shut by 10pm. Pharmacies, medical stores and tandoor shops (and Petrol Pumps and LPG shops) will remain open 24/7."" The details of the work place restrictions, esp. in Punjab and Sindh were also reported by Deccan Herald on Nov 24: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129202234if_/https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/pakistan-provincial-authorities-introduce-new-covid-19-restrictions-national-tally-reaches-379883-919348.html In General though, on Nov 25 2020 the Pakistan Government (specifically the Prime Minister) has ruled out any broad nation-wide restrictions to contain COVID19: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129210523/https://in.news.yahoo.com/pak-pm-rules-closing-down-175707452.html" Pakistan,PAK,20201120,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On Nov 24, 2020, Geo News TV provided a useful summary of COVID19 restrictions that show a patchwork of Workplace/educational/gathering restrictions across the country; source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129201909/https://www.geo.tv/latest/320263-what-are-the-covid-19-restrictions-in-pakistan These restrictions across different parts of the country suggest governments at the local and state levels imposing targeted restrictions as and when appropriate for public events and gatherings. The local government in Pakistan Administered Kashmir, aka Azaad Kashmir, imposed a strict 15-day lockdown starting on Nov 20 2020. As per the Geo New article: ""Public gatherings, including weddings, have been banned."" Such reporting suggests that public events in targeted/specific regions within the country have be halted/banned." Pakistan,PAK,20201120,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Targeted lockdowns across the country are preventing public events or gatherings. The local government in Pakistan Administered Kashmir, aka Azaad Kashmir, imposed a strict 15-day lockdown starting on Nov 20 2020. As per the Geo New article: ""Public gatherings, including weddings, have been banned."" Similarly, in ""Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: All major public gathering have been banned. Legal action will be taken in case of violations."" Such reporting suggests that public events in targeted/specific regions within the country have be halted/banned. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129201909/https://www.geo.tv/latest/320263-what-are-the-covid-19-restrictions-in-pakistan In general, the Pakistan Government issued guidance on public gatherings such as weddings for crowd sizes as small as 25 people. Broadly such guidance suggests that ""No indoor gatherings are permitted, and only outdoor wedding events are allowed, in which number of the guests must not exceed 300 individuals with mandatory arrangements for seating of each individual at-least 6 feet apart. event timing should be restricted to 2 hours with closure evening timing at 10 PM"" Source: https://covid.gov.pk/new_guidelines/28November2020_20201127_Additional_Guidelines_for_Marriage_Events_Ceremonies_during_COVID_19_4505.pdf Additionally, the guidelines provide clear space restrictions for specific crowd sizes. E.g. for a gathering of upto 25 people, there should be at least 900 sq feet of space; for crowds of upto 100 people a minimum of 3600 sq ft. is required. While the guidance document is date Nov 27th 2020, it also states that ""These guidelines will be implemented from 20th November 2020 onwards in urban centers (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Hyderabad, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Peshawar, Quetta, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur & Swat)"". " Pakistan,PAK,20201126,C1: School closing,3,1,"Reuters reported on Nov 26: ""Pakistan shut its schools and postponed exams on Thursday [26th Nov] to try to curb new coronavirus infections and a rise in the number of people in hospital with COVID-19""; source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195316if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-pakistan-schools-idINKBN28618X This lines up with reporting from Khaleej Times on Nov 23rd: ""Pakistan will close down schools, colleges and universities from November 26 in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Shafqat Mahmood, Pakistan’s Education Minister, held a press conference on Monday [Nov 23 2020] to announce the details. He said online classes will continue from November 26 to December 24. The educational institutes will be closed from December 25, 2020 to January 10, 2021 for winter vacations."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194756/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/rest-of-asia/covid-19-pakistan-announces-closure-of-schools-colleges-universities" Pakistan,PAK,20201130,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures to continue through Dec 24, 2020: Reuters reported on Nov 26: ""Pakistan shut its schools and postponed exams on Thursday [26th Nov] to try to curb new coronavirus infections and a rise in the number of people in hospital with COVID-19""; source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195316if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-pakistan-schools-idINKBN28618X This lines up with reporting from Khaleej Times on Nov 23rd: ""Pakistan will close down schools, colleges and universities from November 26 in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Shafqat Mahmood, Pakistan’s Education Minister, held a press conference on Monday [Nov 23 2020] to announce the details. He said online classes will continue from November 26 to December 24. The educational institutes will be closed from December 25, 2020 to January 10, 2021 for winter vacations."" source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194756/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/rest-of-asia/covid-19-pakistan-announces-closure-of-schools-colleges-universities" Pakistan,PAK,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Multiple additional ""smart lockdowns"" are being imposed across the country in Pakistan. Sources: - Dec 03, thenews.com.pk, ""More smart lockdowns for Karachi as coronavirus cases surge"": https://web.archive.org/web/20201206191542/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/753152-more-smart-lockdowns-for-karachi-as-coronavirus-cases-surge - Dec 01 The Dawn, ""70 more areas of Punjab put under smart lockdown"": https://web.archive.org/web/20201206191553/https://www.dawn.com/news/1593330 More specifically, the US Embassy in Islamabad (updated on 01 Dec 2020; https://web.archive.org/web/20201206191548/https://pk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/) reports the following: ""Some streets, neighborhoods, and commercial zones are currently under lockdown in Pakistan’s major cities. Areas identified by authorities as COVID-19 “hotspots” could be locked down without advance notice. Masks are required to be worn when in public, and violators could be fined by law enforcement. Educational institutions closed November 26 and are expected to reopen in early 2021. Pakistan issued new restrictions for weddings and large gatherings November 27. Events must be held outdoors, are limited to 300 people, and cannot last for more than two hours."" According to the same US Embassy Page, Smart Lockdowns in Pakistan are described as: ""There are government “smart” lockdowns (i.e., small localities, such as a building with multiple units, streets, and small neighborhoods, may be sealed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.). Hours of operation for businesses may be reduced in localities under these targeted lockdowns."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206191548/https://pk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Pakistan,PAK,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"the US Embassy in Islamabad (updated on 01 Dec 2020; https://web.archive.org/web/20201206191548/https://pk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/) reports the following: ""Some streets, neighborhoods, and commercial zones are currently under lockdown in Pakistan’s major cities. Areas identified by authorities as COVID-19 “hotspots” could be locked down without advance notice. Masks are required to be worn when in public, and violators could be fined by law enforcement. Educational institutions closed November 26 and are expected to reopen in early 2021. Pakistan issued new restrictions for weddings and large gatherings November 27. Events must be held outdoors, are limited to 300 people, and cannot last for more than two hours."" Multiple additional ""smart lockdowns"" are being imposed across the country in Pakistan. Sources: - Dec 03, thenews.com.pk, ""More smart lockdowns for Karachi as coronavirus cases surge"": https://web.archive.org/web/20201206191542/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/753152-more-smart-lockdowns-for-karachi-as-coronavirus-cases-surge - Dec 01 The Dawn, ""70 more areas of Punjab put under smart lockdown"": https://web.archive.org/web/20201206191553/https://www.dawn.com/news/1593330" Panama,PAN,20200121,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Informational press releases on the Ministry of Health website: e.g. MINSA remains vigilant in the presence of the Coronavirus in China (https://web.archive.org/web/20200504203155/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/el-minsa-se-mantiene-vigilante-ante-la-presencia-del-coronavirus-en-china)" Panama,PAN,20200122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On Thursday, January 22, the Panamanian government announced it is implementing temperature screenings at airports nationwide and at other points of entry. The decision comes amid the ongoing Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200525141112/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/307831/panama-temperature-screenings-implemented-at-airports-other-entry-points-january-22]" Panama,PAN,20200310,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518211355/https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/latest-holocaust-march-poland-cancelled-virus-69478927 As of 10 Mar. Panama confirms 1st case of coronavirus “Panama's Health Minister Rosario Turner said Monday the 40-year-old woman's positive test was confirmed at the Instituto Conmemorativo Gorgas.”" Panama,PAN,20200310,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518211355/https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/latest-holocaust-march-poland-cancelled-virus-69478927 As of 10 Mar. Panama confirms 1st case of coronavirus “Panama's Health Minister Rosario Turner said Monday the 40-year-old woman's positive test was confirmed at the Instituto Conmemorativo Gorgas.”" Panama,PAN,20200312,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Panama’s government ordered the temporary closure of all schools due to the fast-spreading coronavirus."" All public and private schools are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200313001338/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-panama-idUSKBN20Y3FA ""The Panama closures apply to both public and private schools and will extend through at least April 7 in most of the country, Education Minister Maruja Gorday said in a statement.""" Panama,PAN,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Activities, acts and events such as: fairs, congresses, cultural, religious, sporting events are suspended, holidays, dances and / or concerts throughout the national territory. Only those sports events that may be held behind closed doors with a maximum attendance of 50 people with the express authorization of the Ministry of Health will be excepted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200316101104/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-ndeg-7" Panama,PAN,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Activities, acts and events such as: fairs, congresses, cultural, religious, sporting events are suspended, holidays, dances and / or concerts throughout the national territory. Only those sports events that may be held behind closed doors with a maximum attendance of 50 people with the express authorization of the Ministry of Health will be excepted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200316101104/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-ndeg-7" Panama,PAN,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The entry of flights from Europe is prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211534/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-no25-ministerio-de-salud-anuncia-nuevas-medidas-de-movilidad-para-combatir-la" Panama,PAN,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""In this sense, the minister respectfully suggested some measures to avoid crowds such as the application of telework, and if necessary, prevent employees from attending their work facilities."" http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/ministra-de-salud-actualiza-diputados-en-covid-19 (Note: archive.org link unavailable)" Panama,PAN,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Translated from Spanish to English: ""The National Director of Health Promotion of the Ministry of Health (MINSA), dra. Gabriela García de Salazar, called on older adults not to leave their homes during these days, unless it is a health emergency. Like the adult, young people must also take social distancing measures at least 1 or 2 meters away, so as not to carry the virus to their relatives when they are away from home."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504210659/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/la-poblacion-debe-adoptar-todas-las-medidas-contra-el-covid-19" Panama,PAN,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Closure of companies in the entire country with the exception of certain essential sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426133814/https://anpanama.com/multimedios/otros/11124.pdf" Panama,PAN,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Translated from Spanish to English: ""The National Government, fulfilling its role of guaranteeing the country's health security, announced that, starting on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the ""curfew"" will be extended from 5 in the afternoon to 5 in the morning, throughout the National territory."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211534/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-no25-ministerio-de-salud-anuncia-nuevas-medidas-de-movilidad-para-combatir-la" Panama,PAN,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Translated from Spanish to English: ""The National Government, fulfilling its role of guaranteeing the country's health security, announced that, starting on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, the ""curfew"" will be extended from 5 in the afternoon to 5 in the morning, throughout the National territory."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211534/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-no25-ministerio-de-salud-anuncia-nuevas-medidas-de-movilidad-para-combatir-la" Panama,PAN,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Informational webpage launched by the Ministry of Health: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504201936/https://yomeinformopma.org/ ""The Ministry of Health presented the web portal https://yomeinformopma.org/ as an official information center, available to all citizens. On this website, you will be able to get the official communications, decrees and relevant data on COVID-19 in Panama and the start of the mandatory national quarantine."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504202120/https://stri.si.edu/minsa-press-release-27" Panama,PAN,20200325,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Translated from Spanish to English: ""The President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, announced today the start of a total quarantine. During a message to the nation, issued by the national chain, he reported that this new mobility standard will take effect from this Wednesday, March 25, 2020, starting at 5:01 am"" https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-ndeg-27-gobierno-nacional-anuncia-inicio-de-cuarentena-nacional-obligatoria" Panama,PAN,20200325,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Despite nationwide quarantine, official gathering limit is still 50. https://web.archive.org/web/20200316101104/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-ndeg-7" Panama,PAN,20200325,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Panama enacted nationwide movement restrictions, also referred to as quarantine, effective March 25, 2020. Decree 504 established that people who break health regulations and quarantines could be fined? between $50,000 to $100,000. The movement restrictions include windows of time for people to grocery shop, get medicines, and take care of other essential activities based on gender and the last digit of their national ID cards for Panamanians and passports or diplomatic ID for foreign nationals. U.S. Citizens in Panama should carry their passports at all times and only move for grocery-meds shopping. All international and domestic commercial passenger flights have been suspended. There are exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies,?medical evacuation, and government aircraft flights. Any U.S. Citizens remaining in Panama should be prepared to remain indefinitely. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406120607/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Panamanian government has announced stricter domestic restrictions on movement in efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country beginning Wednesday, April 1, for 15 days. Women will be able to leave their homes for essential purchases only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Men will be free to do so on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. No one is permitted to leave their homes on Sundays. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200525142043/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327781/panama-domestic-restrictions-expanded-as-of-april-1-update-7]" Panama,PAN,20200403,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Panamanian Transport Authority (ATTT) announced ’mitigation, control, and supervision measures’ for the movement of public transport vehicles and taxis, to be in place from Friday, April 3. 1) Vehicles with public transport license plate ending in even numbers: 0, will circulate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm 2) Vehicles with public transport license plates with ending in odd numbers will circulate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm 3) On Sundays, no selective public transport vehicle may circulate, thus complying with the prohibition of movement of the general population decreed by the Ministry of Health. Verification of compliance with this measure will be carried out by the Health and Safety departments, on public roads and control posts at the national level. Public transportation units that are providing services to medical and emergency personnel are exempt from this measure, provided they have the proper authorisation from the Ministry of Health. Government Press Release: http://web.archive.org/web/20200604142829/http://www.transito.gob.pa/noticia/attt-adopta-nuevas-medidas-para-transporte-publico-selectivo" Panama,PAN,20200415,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200519091426/http://thebocasbreeze.com/apr20/antibodies-covid19/ Dr. Lourdes Moreno gave the daily update on case numbers which is 3,751 accumulated COVID-19 cases in Panama; 177 cases are new.  These figures are the result of 16,854 tests, with 801 being in the last 24 hours. Panama has conducted 3,939 tests per population million, which Dr. Moreno pointed out is the third highest rate of tests per capita in the Americas, behind only Canada and Chile. " Panama,PAN,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The closure of all but essential businesses was extended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426134129/https://www.digeca.gob.pa/Decreto-Ejecutivo-541-Gaceta-oficial-N-29007-A" Panama,PAN,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Activities, acts and events such as: fairs, congresses, cultural, religious, sporting events are suspended. , holidays, dances and / or concerts throughout the national territory. Only those sports events that may be held behind closed doors with a maximum attendance of 50 people with the express authorization of the Ministry of Health will be excepted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200316101104/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-ndeg-7" Panama,PAN,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"There is a total quarantine: ""The Minister of Health, Rosario Turner, reiterated the call to comply with hygiene measures, hand washing, proper use of masks, but above all, stay home."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426170325/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-no60-minseg-y-minsa-refuerzan-vigilancia-por-cuarentena-durante-el-fin-de-semana ""The country has banned all domestic and international travel. It has shut down airports and -- after a March 22 deadline -- prevented even Panamanian citizens from traveling to the country."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200402040814/https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/01/world/panama-coronavirus-sex-intl/index.html" Panama,PAN,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Extension of complete suspension of international flights for 30 more days from the 22 of April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426140742/https://www.conep.org.pa/covid-19/resolucion-no-053-dg-dj-aac-de-la-direccion-general-de-la-autoridad-aeronautica-civil/" Panama,PAN,20200420,C1: School closing,3,1,"""To guarantee the right to receive education, Meduca establishes minimum criteria for virtual education"" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200525131538/https://www.presidencia.gob.pa/Noticias/Para-garantizar-el-derecho-a-recibir-educacion-Meduca-estable-criterios-minimos-de-educacion-virtual]" Panama,PAN,20200430,E1: Income support,1,0,"Cash transfers to eligible employees. https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/sociedad/dos-formas-para-saber-si-eres-beneficiario-del-bono-del-plan-panama-solidario-1162398" Panama,PAN,20200430,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Taxes, some services and credit payments will be suspended for 4 months https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-" Panama,PAN,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings larger than 50 people, as well as public spaces and venues, have been banned. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200525134339/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/]" Panama,PAN,20200510,C1: School closing,3,1,"""From this Monday classes will be taught by television for primary students"" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200525132122/https://www.prensa.com/sociedad/desde-este-lunes-se-impartiran-clases-por-television-para-estudiantes-de-primaria/]" Panama,PAN,20200513,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""The Government announced that as of this Wednesday, May 13, the plan for ""the new normal"" begins with six blocks of different types of economic activities that will gradually begin to work. [...] He explained that the opening of shops of the first will take place this May 13 and includes mechanical workshops and spare parts in general, technical services: plumbers, electricians, systems maintenance, air conditioners, elevators, maintenance and cleaning of swimming pools; industrial fisheries and aquaculture and retail sales in the form of online sales or electronic commerce. [...] In addition, work meetings of up to 10 people and strict compliance with the guidelines for the return to the new normality of post-Covid-19 companies will be allowed."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200525133204/https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/200511/gobierno-anuncia-apertura-actividad-economica-13-mayo]" Panama,PAN,20200522,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed during Phases 1 and 2 of government reopening plan. Booklet on details of Government reopening phases: http://web.archive.org/web/20200603112448/https://mici.gob.pa/uploads/media_ficheros/2020/05/20/proceso-gradual.pdf" Panama,PAN,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Ministry of Health announced on the 26 May that the country would continue to Phase 2 of their reopening strategy. This includes the opening of further employment sectors: construction of public infrastructure, non-metal mining, and industry. This is in addition to the opening on May 13 of e-commerce, technical maintenance services, and the fishing industry. Ministry of Health Press Releases: http://web.archive.org/web/20200603112858/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/responsabilidad-compartida-apertura-del-bloque-dos http://web.archive.org/web/20200603120314/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-ndeg-92-primero-de-junio-inicia-apertura-de-la-segunda-fase Booklet on details of Government reopening phases: http://web.archive.org/web/20200603112448/https://mici.gob.pa/uploads/media_ficheros/2020/05/20/proceso-gradual.pdf " Panama,PAN,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Ministry of Health announced on the 26 May that the country would continue to Phase 2 of their reopening strategy. This repeals the control of mobilisation by ID card, and replaces it with a curfew from 7pm to 5am. Children are allowed to go outside between 4 and 7 pm, with a guardian or carer. This does not include any activities that impinge on social distancing and involve physical contact. Ministry of Health Press Releases: http://web.archive.org/web/20200603112858/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/responsabilidad-compartida-apertura-del-bloque-dos http://web.archive.org/web/20200603120314/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-ndeg-92-primero-de-junio-inicia-apertura-de-la-segunda-fase Booklet on details of Government reopening phases: http://web.archive.org/web/20200603112448/https://mici.gob.pa/uploads/media_ficheros/2020/05/20/proceso-gradual.pdf " Panama,PAN,20200602,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"“On June 2, the Government of Panama’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) published a resolution stating that anyone leaving their residence must be wearing a mask that covers their nose and mouth. Any individual not wearing a mask is subject to possible detention and fine.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903161415/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/#Movement%20Restrictions" Panama,PAN,20200606,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Given the behavior observed in the last days of not complying with the sanitary provisions established by the Ministry of Health (MINSA), it is reported that the curfew will be extended from 5 in the afternoon of this Saturday, June 6, until 5 from Monday morning, June 8, work activities are excepted, provided that there is the corresponding safe-conduct. This measure, which seeks to reduce the rapid spread of COVID-19 and avoid the collapse of the health system, will be implemented in the provinces of Panama and Panama West. [/web/20200615232425/http://minsa.b-cdn.net/sites/default/files/general/comunicado_ndeg_101.pdf]" Panama,PAN,20200606,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Given the behavior observed in the last days of not complying with the sanitary provisions established by the Ministry of Health (MINSA), it is reported that the curfew will be extended from 5 in the afternoon of this Saturday, June 6, until 5 from Monday morning, June 8, work activities are excepted, provided that there is the corresponding safe-conduct. This measure, which seeks to reduce the rapid spread of COVID-19 and avoid the collapse of the health system, will be implemented in the provinces of Panama and Panama West. [/web/20200615232425/http://minsa.b-cdn.net/sites/default/files/general/comunicado_ndeg_101.pdf]" Panama,PAN,20200607,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Note, this was previously coded by another researcher as a 2G, but I believe should be a 1G given that public transit is still operational, just on an alternate schedule. Panamanian Transport Authority (ATTT) announced ’mitigation, control, and supervision measures’ for the movement of public transport vehicles and taxis, to be in place from Friday, April 3. 1) Vehicles with public transport license plate ending in even numbers: 0, will circulate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm 2) Vehicles with public transport license plates with ending in odd numbers will circulate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm 3) On Sundays, no selective public transport vehicle may circulate, thus complying with the prohibition of movement of the general population decreed by the Ministry of Health. Verification of compliance with this measure will be carried out by the Health and Safety departments, on public roads and control posts at the national level. Public transportation units that are providing services to medical and emergency personnel are exempt from this measure, provided they have the proper authorisation from the Ministry of Health. Government Press Release: http://web.archive.org/web/20200604142829/http://www.transito.gob.pa/noticia/attt-adopta-nuevas-medidas-para-transporte-publico-selectivo" Panama,PAN,20200607,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Starting June 1, the Government of Panama ended the quarantine with movement restrictions based on ID number and gender. This change remains in effect for all provinces except Panama and Panama Oeste. On June 7, MINSA published a resolution regarding movement restrictions in the provinces of Panama and Panama Oeste. These provinces will return to movement restrictions based on gender and ID number beginning June 8. Gender restrictions allow for movements as follows: Women: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Men: Tuesday and Thursday. Saturday until 5pm Additionally, movement will be restricted to a two-hour window based on the last digit of each individual’s cedula number or passport number if an individual is not a citizen of Panama. U.S. Citizens in Panama should always carry their passports, and their Panamanian cedula if they have one. The two-hour windows are as follows: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628095848/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200607,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Starting June 1, the Government of Panama ended the quarantine with movement restrictions based on ID number and gender. This change remains in effect for all provinces except Panama and Panama Oeste. On June 7, MINSA published a resolution regarding movement restrictions in the provinces of Panama and Panama Oeste. These provinces will return to movement restrictions based on gender and ID number beginning June 8. Gender restrictions allow for movements as follows: Women: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Men: Tuesday and Thursday. Saturday until 5pm Additionally, movement will be restricted to a two-hour window based on the last digit of each individual’s cedula number or passport number if an individual is not a citizen of Panama. U.S. Citizens in Panama should always carry their passports, and their Panamanian cedula if they have one. The two-hour windows are as follows: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628095848/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200607,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights to July 22. There are exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and government aircraft flights. Any U.S. Citizens remaining in Panama should be prepared to remain indefinitely. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628095848/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200616,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of June 28th, schools and universities were still closed until further notice. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628095356/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Starting on June 1, the Government of Panama opened the 2nd economic block: public construction, mining of non-metals, industry, and religious sites, parks, social areas, and sporting areas will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity. The Government of Panama announced a gradual plan to reopen the economy beginning May 13. For details, see the infographic in this tweet from MINSA. The dates for opening additional business blocks remains unknown. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628095356/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings larger than 50 people, as well as public spaces and venues, have been banned. Visit the local government COVID-19 website for updated information. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628095356/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200616,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings larger than 50 people, as well as public spaces and venues, have been banned. Visit the local government COVID-19 website for updated information. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628095356/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200616,E1: Income support,1,0,"Cash transfers to eligible employees. https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/sociedad/dos-formas-para-saber-si-eres-beneficiario-del-bono-del-plan-panama-solidario-1162398" Panama,PAN,20200616,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Taxes, some services and credit payments will be suspended for 4 months https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID- Extension of the terms for the payment of taxes (including national direct and indirect taxes) that are caused or must be paid during a period declared as a National State of Emergency, until 17 July 2020. This, without entailing fines, interest, surcharges. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628130728/https://assets.ey.com/content/dam/ey-sites/ey-com/en_gl/topics/tax/tax-pdfs/ey-tax-covid-19-response-tracker-25-june-2020.pdf#page=214?download" Panama,PAN,20200616,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Informational webpage launched by the Ministry of Health: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504201936/https://yomeinformopma.org/ ""The Ministry of Health presented the web portal https://yomeinformopma.org/ as an official information center, available to all citizens. On this website, you will be able to get the official communications, decrees and relevant data on COVID-19 in Panama and the start of the mandatory national quarantine."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504202120/https://stri.si.edu/minsa-press-release-27" Panama,PAN,20200616,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Dr. Lourdes Moreno gave the daily update on case numbers which is 3,751 accumulated COVID-19 cases in Panama; 177 cases are new. These figures are the result of 16,854 tests, with 801 being in the last 24 hours. Panama has conducted 3,939 tests per population million, which Dr. Moreno pointed out is the third highest rate of tests per capita in the Americas, behind only Canada and Chile. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519091426/http://thebocasbreeze.com/apr20/antibodies-covid19/" Panama,PAN,20200616,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"It seems as if contact tracing capability is still limited. ""Dr. Jorge Luis Prospero, former representative of the Pan American Health Organization in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Ecuador, said while the government tried to ease back the restrictions, the local health system did not have the capacity at the time to scale up massive testing and contact tracing as people began to leave their homes."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200628131431/https://www.startribune.com/panama-sees-surge-of-coronavirus-infections-after-reopening/571494892/" Panama,PAN,20200629,C1: School closing,3,1,"Still current, ""closed schools (which will reopen July 20 through end-December, for a combination of online learning and a staggered and gradual return to classrooms)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140906/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Panama,PAN,20200629,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Still current, ""Industrial and construction operations resumed on June 8 but were ordered to close again for 15 days on June 10, with the closure now extended through July 11. No definite reopening date was announced for other sectors."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200706113235/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/sites/default/files/publicacion-general/lineamientos_para_el_retorno_a_la_normalidad_de_las_empresas_post-covid-19_en_panama_vc.pdf" Panama,PAN,20200629,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20200629,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20200629,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Still current; ""Uber has resumed services in Panama. Yellow taxis have a reduced presence, and do not operate on Sundays."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709181924/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/panama/staying-during-coronavirus" Panama,PAN,20200629,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709181924/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/panama/staying-during-coronavirus" Panama,PAN,20200629,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709181924/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/panama/staying-during-coronavirus" Panama,PAN,20200629,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709182154/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Panama,PAN,20200629,E1: Income support,1,0,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709182643/https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/sociedad/dos-formas-para-saber-si-eres-beneficiario-del-bono-del-plan-panama-solidario-1162398" Panama,PAN,20200629,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""The Government will extend the electricity subsidy for three months, starting July 1, estimated at a cost of more than US$250 million.""; ""Revenue side: (i) tax relief through extended income-tax filing deadlines (until July 17, 2020)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20200629,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709183008/http://minsa.gob.pa/coronavirus-covid19" Panama,PAN,20200629,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200709183008/http://minsa.gob.pa/coronavirus-covid19" Panama,PAN,20200708,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""The government announced that the provinces of Panama and Panama Oeste will return to movement restrictions based on gender and ID number, starting on June 8. Please scroll down on this page to the section Details of Movement Restrictions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709182154/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200708,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The government announced that the provinces of Panama and Panama Oeste will return to movement restrictions based on gender and ID number, starting on June 8. Please scroll down on this page to the section Details of Movement Restrictions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709182154/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200714,E1: Income support,1,0,"On 14th July 2020, the Cabinet approved further spending to pay affected workers and small business owners through the 'Panama Solidarity Plan' with transfers including 600,000 bags of food supplies (continuing to be distributed as of April 27th) https://web.archive.org/web/20200725213925/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20200717,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Effective 17th July 2020 onwards, new (total) quarantine hours in Panama and Panama Oeste provinces are in place, from Friday 7pm till Monday 5am. Additionally, there is a curfew from 7pm until 5am, Monday through Thursday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725204441/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200717,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Alongside the total quarantine beginning 17th July 2020, strict movement restrictions have been implemented based on gender and ID number. Restrictions apply to women on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and apply to men on Tuesday and Thursday. The restrictions grant a two-hour window to allow for essential purchases, and are allocated to each individual according to the last digit of their cedula number (or passport number if the individual is not a citizen of Panama). Specific windows are as follows: Last number is 7 – 6:30 – 8:30am Last number is 8 – 7:30 – 9:30am Last number is 9 – 8:30 – 10:30am Last number is 0 – 9:30 – 11:30am Last number is 1 – 12:30 – 2:30pm Last number is 2 – 1:30 – 3:30pm Last number is 3 – 2:30 – 4:30pm Last number is 4 – 3:30 – 5:30pm Last number is 5 – 4:30 – 6:30pm Last number is 6 – 5:30 – 7:00pm The elderly, regardless of their cedula/passport number will have a special window between 7am and 10am (gender restrictions will still apply). https://web.archive.org/web/20200725204441/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Panama,PAN,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Beginning 20th July 2020, the provinces of Panama and Panama Oeste will require private sector employees to enter their places of employment by no later than 8am; and public sector employees by no later than 9am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725204441/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200721,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 21st July 2020, the Government of Panama enforced total lockdown in the provinces of Bocas del Toro, Colon and Chiriqui on Saturdays and Sundays (Monday-Friday, 7pm-5am). https://web.archive.org/web/20200725204441/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200722,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"I thought to add this policy change to domestic travel rather than C7 because C7 applies to international travel, whereas this policy applied to domestic flights only. " Panama,PAN,20200722,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Starting from 22nd July 2020, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger and domestic charter flights for a further 30 days (which were originally supposed to resume at the end of this month). The exception of cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation and vaccines remain in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725204441/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"From 27 July 2020, businesses in Los Santos, Herrera, and Cocle provinces will be allowed to open businesses of car sales, private construction, and professional and administrative services. All businesses must meet biosecurity requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727144848/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200811,C1: School closing,3,1,"“In Panama, classes started in July with students using an integrated platform that combines TV, radio, print and online resources. Authorities have adapted the curriculum to focus on essential skills and resilience.” See World Bank Education for Global Development blog published, August 18th, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200821205339/https://blogs.worldbank.org/education/launching-new-academic-year-under-cloud-covid-19 " Panama,PAN,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of August 24, the Government of Panama are opening “the following sectors of the economy: real estate, wholesale trade, housing development, property appraisal, beauty salons and barber shops (not including esthetics), some private and public construction, non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), mining of non-metals, industry, car repair shops, technical services, and small scale fishing.” See U.S. Embassy in Panama website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823122354/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Panama,PAN,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All gatherings larger than 50 people remain banned. See U.S. Embassy in Panama website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823122354/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200811,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Since May 29th, public transport has been operating daily, with additional biosecurity measures, including “mandatory use of masks in the public transport system” and a maximum of 30/ 34 passengers allowed on any one bus (depending on whether it is a blue, or orange, bus respectively). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823205118/https://www.mibus.com.pa/noticia/mibus-toma-las-medidas-necesarias-para-el-inicio-del-bloque-2-en-la-ruta-a-la-nueva-normalidad/ Also, the volume of transport available is increasing, in response to increased demand. Luis Campana, general manager of state-owned bus company MiBus, said on August 19th, “this week, due to the reopening of some activities, we assigned 250 more buses to our daily schedule” https://web.archive.org/web/20200823204351/https://twitter.com/TReporta/status/1296068877382750208" Panama,PAN,20200811,E1: Income support,1,1,"“On July 14, the Cabinet approved … (ii) an augmentation in social spending, including payments to affected workers and small business owners through the ""Panama Solidarity Plan”. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823141641/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 The Panama Solidarity Plan includes transfers to formal and informal sector workers. The President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, announced on Twitter, on the August 4: ““This week 360,978 Panamanians will receive their transfer of the digital voucher #PanamáSolidario. The first transfer is made today and the following on August 5, 6 and 7. #UnPanamáMejor” This includes “recharges to those who have previously received their digital voucher: districts of Arraiján, San Miguelito and Colón, Panamanians with suspended contracts, wallets, artists, trainers of the @InadehOficial, peddlers registered in @panamamunicipality.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823152111/https://twitter.com/NitoCortizo/status/1290615980280946690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1290615980280946690%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpanamapress.com.pa%2Frevisa-si-te-llego-inicia-el-pago-de-panama-solidario-anuncia-el-presidente-cortizo%2F “The Digital Voucher is for an amount of B / .100, which the beneficiaries can cash with their personal identity card in supermarkets or pharmacies to buy food and medicine” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823151541/https://panamapress.com.pa/revisa-si-te-llego-inicia-el-pago-de-panama-solidario-anuncia-el-presidente-cortizo/" Panama,PAN,20200811,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"“The Government will extend the electricity subsidy for three months, starting July 1, estimated at a cost of more than US$250 million”. This three-month period is still current, and followed “a suspension of payments for public services (electricity, landline phones, mobile phone and internet) for March-June”. Also, Government of Panama is providing “tax relief through extended income-tax filing deadlines until December 31, 2020”  See IMF website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823141641/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Panama,PAN,20200811,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of Panama’s coronavirus public information sites, and social media accounts, are still being updated regularly. e.g. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823153252/https://www.yomeinformopma.org/ " Panama,PAN,20200811,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone showing Covid-19 symptoms is tested. Also, “as part of the traceability process, the Ministry of Health (MINSA), together with the other institutions that participate in these actions, hold swab sessions and other activities in various communities of the country during weekends in order to detect positives. of COVID-19, asymptomatic or symptomatic and thus break the chain of contagion of the virus.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823163600/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-ndeg180" Panama,PAN,20200819,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On August 19th, the Minister of Heath, Luis Francisco Sucre announced that, new opening measures will take effect from August 24th, but ”the prohibition of activities such as parties, family gatherings and others that involve crowds is maintained. Neither can social areas of the PHs be used at more than 25% of their capacity. PH pools and gyms cannot be used.” See Ministry of Health information website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823123131/https://www.yomeinformopma.org/info_detail/178" Panama,PAN,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On August 21st, the Ministry of Health shared updates to curfews, which included that “the national curfew remains in force throughout the country, from 7 at night to 5 in the morning.” Also, “days of circulation, without restriction of identity card, will be established for women on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, while for men it will be Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. That is, they will be able to circulate all day, although it is recommended not to leave the house if not necessary.” See Ministry of Health information website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823130921/https://www.yomeinformopma.org/info_detail/180" Panama,PAN,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On August 21st, the Ministry of Health shared updates about mobility restrictions, which stated that “sanitary fences and checkpoints will be maintained at the points where they are installed.” See Ministry of Health information website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823130921/https://www.yomeinformopma.org/info_detail/180" Panama,PAN,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On August 21st, “the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, in the company of the Minister of Health; Luis Francisco Sucre; the Minister for Health, Eyra Ruíz; the director of the Social Security Fund (CSS), Enrique Lau Cortés and local authorities participated in a tour in Colón, where they met with the promoters of the United Traceability Team to coordinate actions in the province.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823163600/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-ndeg180 “Traceability is part of the epidemiological surveillance process aimed at searching for the contacts of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in places where there is a high density of Covid-19 cases, such as the townships of Arraiján- Cabecera, Burunga, Vista Alegre and Juan Demostenes Arosemena in Panama Oeste.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823192745/https://www.prensa.com/sociedad/panama-oeste-refuerza-equipos-de-trazabilidad-para-frenar-el-coronavirus/ " Panama,PAN,20200822,C8: International travel controls,4,,"“On August 21, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights, originally announced on March 26, for an additional 30 days beginning August 22. The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place.” See U.S. Embassy in Panama website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200823122354/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Panama,PAN,20200824,C1: School closing,3,1,"It remains the case that “schools and universities are closed for in-person classes nation-wide until further notice.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903161415/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200824,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On August 25th, the National Government announced a workplace reopening schedule. “The reopening of the Construction Industry and related activities is ordered as of September 7. (Engineers, architects, project managers, contractors, moving and hauling services)” Further information included that: “By September 28, the reopening of restaurants and inns (face-to-face service), retail trade (face-to-face), professional services pending to open, the Hippodrome without public would be authorized. The reopening of the national aviation, outdoor activities and activities visits to the beach (within the family bubble) are also authorized.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903172955/https://www.yomeinformopma.org/info_detail/184" Panama,PAN,20200824,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"It remains the case that “sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings larger than 50 people, as well as public spaces and venues” are banned. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903161415/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/#Movement%20Restrictions " Panama,PAN,20200824,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," It is still current that gatherings larger than 50 people are banned. See U.S. Embassy in Panama website, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903161415/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/#Movement%20Restrictions" Panama,PAN,20200824,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport routes available and hours of operation are increasing. For example, The Panama Metro announced on September 1st that “as of Thursday, September 3, the Pueblo Nuevo (Line 1) and El Paraíso and Altos de Tocumen (Line 2) stations will be reopened.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903162553/https://panatimes.com/panama-metro-announces-reopening-of-stations-and-new-schedules-from-september-3 Also, on the 28th of August, ’Transporte Masivo de Panamá - MiBus’ tweeted: “All buses will have the occupation of up to 45 passengers. Which represents 55% of the maximum capacity of the buses.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903164112/https://twitter.com/OficialMiBus/status/1299466888305664001" Panama,PAN,20200824,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"“Is a curfew in place? Yes. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes”. “Movement Restrictions:  “Effective August 24, 2020, The Government of Panama ended the movement restrictions in Panama and Panama Oeste that previously permitted adults to go outside only during a two-hour period determined by cedula or passport number.  This was replaced by a curfew from 7:00pm until 5:00am, Monday through Friday. Sunday remains a day of total quarantine, beginning on Saturday at 7:00pm and being lifted on Monday at 5:00am.  Movement in the Panama and Panama Oeste provinces remains restricted based on gender.  Gender restrictions allow for movements as follows: Women: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Men: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.  Total quarantine continues on weekends in the provinces of Bocas del Toro, Colon, and Chiriqui from Friday at 7:00pm until Monday at 5:00am. There is also a curfew from 7:00pm until 5:00am Monday through Thursday.  All other provinces have curfew from 7 pm to 5 am, Monday through Sunday.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903161415/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200824,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Panama Solidarity Plan remains in place. “The Ministry of the Presidency published on Tuesday the distribution list of the bags with food and vouchers, corresponding to the Panama Solidario Program, for the month of September.” “The schedule details that deliveries will continue nationwide.” “The Panama Solidario Program, in its three modalities, will remain in force until next December, President Laurentino Cortizo has previously explained.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903171802/https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/sociedad/publican-calendario-de-pago-del-vale-digital-y-entrega-de-bolsas-con-comida-para-septiembre " Panama,PAN,20200824,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The following debt and contract relief policies for households are still current: an “electricity subsidy for three months, starting July 1”, and “tax relief through extended income-tax filing deadlines until December 31, 2020”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903170940/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20200824,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Government of Panama’s coronavirus public information sites, and social media accounts, continue to be updated regularly. e.g. http://web.archive.org/web/20200903172316/https://www.yomeinformopma.org/info/" Panama,PAN,20200824,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No recent changes found regarding coronavirus testing policy in Panama. " Panama,PAN,20200829,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Ministry of Health reported, on August 29th, that “during this weekend, the regional directorates of the Ministry of Health (MINSA) throughout the country intensified the actions they carry out as part of the traceability work to detect new cases of COVID-19 and their contacts.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903174431/https://www.yomeinformopma.org/info_detail/189 On September 2nd, The Health Minister, Luis Francisco Sucre, “explained that it [traceability] is an investigation process of where a case starts and where it ends, to cut the chain of transmission of the virus. Once a positive case is found, everyone who was directly in contact with him or her is followed up. In addition to which were the places visited during the last three days and if among these people, we found a second positive case, we repeat the same procedure.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903165735/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/comunicado-ndeg-190 " Panama,PAN,20200907,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Starting 7th September 2020, additional economic sectors reopened, including: the construction industry, tailor shops, dressmakers and shoe stores, the use of private marinas and fishing, and car washes (translated from the Facebook Page of the Presidency). https://web.archive.org/web/20200914124816/https://www.facebook.com/PresidenciaPma/photos/pcb.2747553192181167/2747552882181198/?type=3&theater=" Panama,PAN,20200911,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 11 Sep, the ministry of education approves a resolution about ""biosecurity"" measures for schools once they will reopen: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205180548/https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/200916/meduca-adopta-guia-establecer-medidas-bioseguiridad-escuelas-covid-19" Panama,PAN,20200914,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Limited and not operating during hours of total quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914130050/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/panama/coronavirus" Panama,PAN,20200914,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"According to the US Embassy: ""On September 14, the following changes in movement restrictions will be implemented: Gender-based movement restrictions are lifted and ‘salvoconductos’ become null and void, except for those occupations that require movement during curfew hours. Curfew will be from 11pm to 5am, Monday through Saturday. Sundays will remain days of total quarantine."" Note that ""Total quarantine continues on weekends in the provinces of Bocas del Toro, Colon, and Chiriqui from Friday at 7:00pm until Monday at 5:00am. There is also a curfew from 7:00pm until 5:00am Monday through Thursday."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200914125653/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200915,E1: Income support,1,1,"No update https://web.archive.org/web/20200924150300/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20200915,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No update https://web.archive.org/web/20200924150300/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20200915,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No update https://web.archive.org/web/20200924150300/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20200923,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Although international commercial flights were supposed to resume by September 21st 2020 (whereby incoming passengers would have had to provide a negative COVID-19 test result to gain entry to Panama) according to the IMF Policy Responses to Covid-19 website (https://web.archive.org/web/20200924150300/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19), the US Embassy in Panama has stated that 'On September 23, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 19 days through October 11.??The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place. Tocumen International Airport continues to operate as a Humanitarian Mini-Hub.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200924150952/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20200925,C1: School closing,3,1,"Education in Latin America and the Caribbean facing COVID-19 web/20201008231322/https://es.unesco.org/fieldoffice/santiago/covid-19-education-alc/monitoreo" Panama,PAN,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Health Ministry has established gradual openings for different sectors. It is estimated that Panama can go back to new normality on the 12th of October. /web/20201008232845/http://minsa.b-cdn.net/sites/default/files/general/decreto_ejecutivo_no._1036.pdf" Panama,PAN,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"It is expected that restrictions will be over on the 12th of October /web/20201008234249/https://www.presidencia.gob.pa/Noticias/Gobierno-Nacional-promulga-decreto-que-autoriza-reactivacion-de-actividades-economicas-y-movilizacion-de-personas" Panama,PAN,20201012,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Non-essential transportation, such as tourism transportation, is also permitted as of October 12. : /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Non-essential transportation, such as tourism transportation, is also permitted as of October 12. : /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On October 12 Panama resumed commercial aviation. See the Entry and Exit Requirements section for more details. /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019165719/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20201012,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy: /web/20201019165719/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20201012,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy: /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy: /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201012,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019154946/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change. ""Schools and universities are closed for in-person classes nation-wide until further notice."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. Schools, colleges, universities, day care, kindergartens, gyms, indoor play areas for children, bars, clubs, conferences, concerts, fairs, carnival, parades, and processions still remain closed. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. People are still not allowed to go to public events and are advised to remain at home. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There has been a change in policy, increasing the restrictions on gatherings. As of Saturday, October 24, families will be allowed to gather in groups of seven or fewer at beaches and rivers. Activities at beaches and rivers will only be permitted from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Masks must be worn at all times, except when within your family bubble or when entering the water. Drinking alcohol at beaches and rivers is prohibited except at restaurants nearby. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. Non-essential transportation, such as tourism transportation, is also permitted as of October 12. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. Since, October 12 entrants need to have a negative PCR and are screened at entry. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-200425/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19%23P" Panama,PAN,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-200425/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19%23P" Panama,PAN,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy. The MINSA reminds?citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are?the best means of prevention against COVID-19.? Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201025,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Since Sunday, October 25, all weekend quarantines are lifted, and curfew hours are standardized for the whole country, from 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday. Citizens are now allowed to leave the house, but are reminded and recommended by Ministerio de Salud (MINSA) to stay at home and ""not to lower our guard"". Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.26-193836/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108182350/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/levantan-restricciones-y-salud-pide-no-bajar-la-guardia" Panama,PAN,20201104,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health (MINSA) continues to regularly post new cases of COVID-19 on its Twitter page for areas with +10 positive tests. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104225018/https://twitter.com/MINSAPma/status/1324121747352743936" Panama,PAN,20201106,C8: International travel controls,1,,"As of November 6, health screening procedures remain in place at airports and other ports of entry, and a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) is required for entry. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108192807/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201106,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Panama's Ministry of Health (MINSA) continues to regularly post public health information regarding COVID-19 and how residents can protect themselves and communities against the spread of the virus, including maintaining a 2-meter distance between others. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106165606/https://twitter.com/MINSAPma/status/1324720085563559939" Panama,PAN,20201108,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Luis Francisco Sucre, heading Panama's Ministry of Health, reminds residents to wear a face mask, social distance, and remain committed to hand washing to stop the spread of COVID-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108183903/https://twitter.com/LPacoSucre/status/1325227983586652162" Panama,PAN,20201110,C1: School closing,3,1,"No update: /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. Schools, colleges, universities, day care, kindergartens, gyms, indoor play areas for children, bars, clubs, conferences, concerts, fairs, carnival, parades, and processions still remain closed. /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No update: /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There has been a change in policy, increasing the restrictions on gatherings. As of Saturday, October 24, families will be allowed to gather in groups of seven or fewer at beaches and rivers. Activities at beaches and rivers will only be permitted from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Masks must be worn at all times, except when within your family bubble or when entering the water. Drinking alcohol at beaches and rivers is prohibited except at restaurants nearby. /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Beginning Sunday, October 25, all weekend quarantines are lifted, and curfew hours are standardized for the whole country, from 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday. /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Non-essential transportation, such as tourism transportation, is also permitted as of October 12. /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201110,C8: International travel controls,1,,"International arrivals who test positive at Tocumen will be required to quarantine at a designated hotel. After seven days you will be tested again; if you test negative you will be allowed to leave, otherwise, you must remain in quarantine for 14 days or until you test negative. /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201118165947/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Panama,PAN,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy :/web/20201118165947/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Panama,PAN,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Panama's Ministry of Health (MINSA) continues to regularly post public health information regarding COVID-19 and how residents can protect themselves and communities against the spread of the virus, including maintaining a 2-meter distance between others. /web/20201118170242/https://twitter.com/MINSAPma/ " Panama,PAN,20201110,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No update: /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No update: /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No update: /web/20201118162621/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201119,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change, remain closed and do not have a foreseen date for reopening https://web.archive.org/web/20201130142049/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201119,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change " Panama,PAN,20201119,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change, 'festivals and all gatherings larger than 50, as well as public spaces and venues have been banned' https://web.archive.org/web/20201130142049/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201119,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change, family seven or fewer https://web.archive.org/web/20201130142049/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201119,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Remains open https://web.archive.org/web/20201130142049/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201119,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change" Panama,PAN,20201119,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Internal movement allowed https://web.archive.org/web/20201130142049/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201119,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change" Panama,PAN,20201119,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change - https://web.archive.org/web/20201130155026/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20201119,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201130155026/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Panama,PAN,20201119,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health continues to lead coordinated public campaigns focused on instructions such as not touching your face, staying at home, and washing hands and wearing face masks https://web.archive.org/web/20201130160050/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130160313/https://twitter.com/MINSAPma" Panama,PAN,20201119,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change " Panama,PAN,20201119,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Unified teams continue to identify, and trace infection https://web.archive.org/web/20201130161312/http://www.minsa.gob.pa/noticia/regional-de-panama-este-realizo-hisopados-en-torti" Panama,PAN,20201119,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change " Panama,PAN,20201201,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change, reopening date remains pending for schools, colleges and universities https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220240/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No foreseen date for reopening of bars, clubs, conferences https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220240/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Concerts, fairs, carnivals and parades etc. remain closed, with no foreseen date for reopening https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220240/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restrictions remain with no change https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220240/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport operating, though the wearing of masks is required https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220240/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Panama,PAN,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change" Panama,PAN,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No intercity/ interstate restrictions though daily curfews are in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220240/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Panama,PAN,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Commercial flights operating, with entry to Panama open though nationals, residents, tourists and business travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate, which should not be obtained no more than 48 hours prior to travel https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220240/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214224106/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/panama/entry-requirements " Panama,PAN,20201201,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change" Panama,PAN,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change" Panama,PAN,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Panama,PAN,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Panama,PAN,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Panama,PAN,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change" Panama,PAN,20201202,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Daily curfew is in effect from 11:00pm to 5:00am in Panama, with some stricter restrictions such as a daily curfew from 9:00pm to 5:00 in the Province of Panama as of the 8th Dec, also tighter restrictions in Province of Panama Oeste and Aguadulce Municipality https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220240/https://pa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Peru,PER,20200131,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Protocol from January 31 (not used until march). First case of COVID-19 in Peru was in March 6 /web/20200401230218/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/505246/resolucion-ministerial-040-2020-MINSA.PDF" Peru,PER,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health starts a National Campaign using social media, TV spots, podcasts, radio, and others. Campaign website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200131160919/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/campa%C3%B1as/699-protegete-del-coronavirus Later, when the first case starts, the Government creates a page of daily-updated information on Coronavirus cases in the country Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200315070841/https://www.gob.pe/coronavirus Also, during the whole state of Emergency (from March 15), the President addresses the Nation daily at noon to give updates and announce new measures. Videos from President's messages: https://www.facebook.com/pg/presidenciaperu/videos/ (unable to archive this link)" Peru,PER,20200306,C8: International travel controls,1,,"As the first case of Coronavirus is announced in Peru, all passengers coming from Italy, Spain, France and China are screened. /web/20200401211825/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WjKSr7H2Yw /web/20200401211904/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3USQ8ItjOVc /web/20200401211936/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrMul5dBCuA" Peru,PER,20200306,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Since the first case was announced, the Ministry of Health is in charge of the identification and follow-up of contacts of confirmed cases; It is a critical measure to minimize the probability of subsequent transmission. For this, an has been developed to register real-time information. The chart with data they must collect is available from March 6 and the protocol is being refined in each ""epidemiological alert"" report of the National Center for Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Diseases. /web/20200401211915/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3USQ8ItjOVc /web/20200401212614/https://www.dge.gob.pe/portal/docs/tools/coronavirus/contactoscovid19.xlsx Here the latest ""epidemiological alert"" report: /web/20200401212545/https://www.dge.gob.pe/portal/docs/alertas/2020/AE013.pdf " Peru,PER,20200308,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Protocol from March 8: /web/20200401225711/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/normas-legales/455338-084-2020-minsa Protocol from March 30: /web/20200401225750/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/normas-legales/465962-139-2020-minsa" Peru,PER,20200310,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There’s an ongoing coordinated public information campaign through traditional channels and social media at least since March 10 onwards. Here’s some examples: Ministry of Health’s campaign, posted on March 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKDKgcGuVZs Other videos from the Ministry of Health available here: https://www.youtube.com/user/minsaperu1/videos Ministry of Education’s campaign, posted on March 13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1eiy6GZ6PU Other videos from the Ministry of Education available here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mineduperu01/videos " Peru,PER,20200311,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As Sanitary Emergency is declared (D.U. 025-2020; D.S. 008-2020-SA), all passengers coming from Italy, Spain, France and China are demanded to stay in quarantine for 14 days. /web/20200401211541/https://elperuano.pe/noticia-medidas-ante-coronavirus-gobierno-posterga-inicio-clases-y-aislara-a-quienes-retornen-europa-y-china-90904.aspx" Peru,PER,20200312,C1: School closing,3,1,"Sanitary Emergency is declared (D.U. 025-2020; D.S. 008-2020-SA). Private schools are required to close and public schools are not to open until the end of March (then this was extended to mid-April). Norm is from March 11th, effective on March 12th News (official newspaper): /web/20200401194928/https://elperuano.pe/noticia-medidas-ante-coronavirus-gobierno-posterga-inicio-clases-y-aislara-a-quienes-retornen-europa-y-china-90904.aspx Presidential announcement: /web/20200401195133/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAgVm6PVsIc" Peru,PER,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 12 March, all public events with 300 to more people are forbidden while the sanitary emergency is still in action (90 days). https://web.archive.org/web/20200401202244/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/suspenden-otorgamiento-de-garantias-inherentes-al-orden-publ-resolucion-ministerial-n-297-2020-in-1864485-1/" Peru,PER,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Suspend the granting of guarantees inherent to public order for the realization of any public gathering that brings together more than 300 people"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200401202244/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/suspenden-otorgamiento-de-garantias-inherentes-al-orden-publ-resolucion-ministerial-n-297-2020-in-1864485-1/" Peru,PER,20200312,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No evidence of recommendations to stay at home." Peru,PER,20200314,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The President asks people to stay at home during the weekend: https://web.archive.org/web/20200315072547/https://twitter.com/MartinVizcarraC/status/1238956622426365955" Peru,PER,20200315,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"National State of Emergency: ""Constitutional rights and freedom of transit are restricted, they can only go out to buy food"" Mandatory quarantine/lockdown for all citizens and workers in the public and private sectors, unless they provide essential goods and services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427212622/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200427213059/https://gestion.pe/peru/politica/coronavirus-en-peru-gobierno-anuncia-cuarentena-obligatorio-por-15-dias-por-coronavirus-noticia/" Peru,PER,20200315,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"National State of Emergency: ""Constitutional rights and freedom of transit are restricted, they can only go out to buy food"" Mandatory quarantine/lockdown for all citizens and workers in the public and private sectors, unless they provide essential goods and services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427212622/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200427213059/https://gestion.pe/peru/politica/coronavirus-en-peru-gobierno-anuncia-cuarentena-obligatorio-por-15-dias-por-coronavirus-noticia/" Peru,PER,20200315,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Presidency declared a general lockdown from March 15 onwards through Supreme Decree 044-2020-PCM. Article 9 of the Supreme Decree established a 50% reduction of urban transport service. The article suspended the transport among provinces. Here’s the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf" Peru,PER,20200315,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"National State of Emergency: ""Constitutional rights and freedom of transit are restricted, they can only go out to buy food"" Mandatory quarantine/lockdown for all citizens and workers in the public and private sectors, unless they provide essential goods and services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427212622/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200427213059/https://gestion.pe/peru/politica/coronavirus-en-peru-gobierno-anuncia-cuarentena-obligatorio-por-15-dias-por-coronavirus-noticia/" Peru,PER,20200315,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"National State of Emergency: ""Constitutional rights and freedom of transit are restricted, they can only go out to buy food"" Mandatory quarantine/lockdown for all citizens and workers in the public and private sectors, unless they provide essential goods and services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427212622/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200427213059/https://gestion.pe/peru/politica/coronavirus-en-peru-gobierno-anuncia-cuarentena-obligatorio-por-15-dias-por-coronavirus-noticia/" Peru,PER,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Presidency declared a general lockdown from March 15 onwards through Supreme Decree 044-2020-PCM. Here’s the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf All the classes are suspended since March 16 until the duration of the sanitary emergency. More information published by the Ministry of Education about measures related with schools is available here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200315071802/https://www.gob.pe/8734-ministerio-de-educacion-coronavirus-medidas-de-proteccion-en-la-escuela" Peru,PER,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The Presidency declared a general lockdown from March 15 onwards through Supreme Decree 044-2020-PCM. The permitted work related activities include food retail, pharmacies and health related retail, and fuel. Here’s the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf" Peru,PER,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Presidency declared a general lockdown from March 15 onwards through Supreme Decree 044-2020-PCM. Article 8 of the Supreme Decree established that from March 16 and until the duration of the emergency the closure of international frontiers and international incoming flights. Here’s the link to the decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf" Peru,PER,20200316,E1: Income support,1,1,"16-March. The government disposes the transfer of around USD110 per family. This is not universalmeant for food expenses of vulnerable families for two weeks. As the State of Emergency has been extended this transfer has been disposed more times (same amount for every two weeks). The transfer was then extended to some Independent Workers (many of them informal), which do not currently hold contracts. On April 23, the President announced the same transfer but this time with ""inverse targeting"", meaning it would give the same amount for ""everyone but the people in no need, who are currently receiving a salary"". This is meant to reach 75% of the total population." Peru,PER,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Total confinement (curfew) nationwide from 8pm. Additional to the requirement of staying at home, now between 8pm and 5am no one can go out unless it is an emergency, in which case people will be intervened by the police and miltary. From 5am to 8pm only one person per family can go out only for very specific reasons, such as buying food, medicine or working if allowed. /web/20200430030449/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/462244-046-2020-pcm " Peru,PER,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"18 March - Public Firm that provides water announces there will be no cuts for lack of payment during state of emergency (debt to be payed later) 18 March Government provides tax relief measures for families and businesses /web/20200430035555/https://twitter.com/ToniAlvaL/status/1242288609199357952 03-Apr Government facilitates for firms to fraction debt and make no cuts in electricity, gas and telecommunications /web/20200430040336/https://elcomercio.pe/economia/personal/coronavirus-agua-luz-telefonia-tv-paga-e-internet-que-facilidades-de-pago-se-aplicaran-para-los-servicios-basicos-covid-19-cuarentena-recibos-noticia/?ref=ecr" Peru,PER,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"From 30 March, total confinement (curfew) is extended from 6pm to 5am in the country and from 4pm to 5am specifically in 5 higher-risk regions [this is an additional measure to lockdown. During these hours, no one can go out unless is an emergency in which case people will be intervened by the police and miltary. From 6am to 6pm only one person per family can go out only for very specific reasons, such as buying food, medicine or working if allowed]. On sundays, curfew is all day long /web/20200430031526/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/presidencia/noticias/111630-gobierno-dispone-que-inmovilizacion-social-obligatoria-se-ampliara-a-nivel-nacional-desde-las-6-de-la-tarde-hasta-las-5-de-la-manana From 3-11 April the government tried a measure of only women being able to go out during the allowed times for specific reasons 3 days per week and men the other 3 days per week. This was quickly cancelled. For now, measures from 30 March are still being applied up to 10 May inclusive" Peru,PER,20200402,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On the 2nd of April, 2020 a supreme court decree in Peru mandated the use of face masks to circulate in public. The link to the source document; https://web.archive.org/web/20200929154518/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/466151-057-2020-pcm " Peru,PER,20200410,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200416114759/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/582550/ANEXO_-_RM_193-2020-MINSA.PDF Ministerial decree - Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of people affected by COVID-19 in Peru" Peru,PER,20200410,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200416122411/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/noticias/111820-gobierno-implementa-aplicativo-para-identificar-situaciones-de-riesgo-y-detener-cadena-de-contagio-por-covid19 App ""Te cuido Perú"" has different functionalities, among them, signaling people areas with high levels of contagium." Peru,PER,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some resumption of 'non-essential' and minimal activities in the month of May -mining and industry -construction -restaurants opening for delivery services -services and tourism This is the first phase of a four phase government reopening strategy. Government website detailing activities: https://web.archive.org/web/20200819151456/https://www.gob.pe/9020 Decree 080-2020-PCM document: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629113007/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/544911-080-2020-pcm" Peru,PER,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Cultural and recreative activities canceled. See Article 7 of Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200627042432/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171142/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/" Peru,PER,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings suspended. See Article 7.5 of Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200627042432/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171142/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/" Peru,PER,20200501,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Article 9 of the Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM established a 50% reduction of urban transport service. The article suspended the transport among provinces. This was extended until May 10. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200627042432/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171142/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/" Peru,PER,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Article 3 of Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM establishes a mandatory social immobilisation, people are forced to stay in their houses between certain times with a few exceptions for providing essential goods and services. State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/save/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-075-2020-pcm-1865780-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/save/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ " Peru,PER,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Mandatory quarantine/lockdown for all citizens and workers in the public and private sectors, unless they provide essential goods and services. See Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM and Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200627042432/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171142/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/" Peru,PER,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Article 8 of the Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM established that from March 16 and until the duration of the emergency the complete closure of international frontiers and international incoming flights. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200627042432/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171142/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/" Peru,PER,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Children below the ages of 14 years old are permitted to leave their houses up to 500 meters from the house. Also see it in Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628103917/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/noticias/151184-ninos-menores-de-14-anos-podran-salir-hasta-500-metros-de-sus-domicilios-acompanados-de-sus-padres Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200627042432/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171142/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/" Peru,PER,20200519,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools will remain closed until 22 December. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827113457/https://es.unesco.org/fieldoffice/santiago/covid-19-education-alc/monitoreo%20 https://web.archive.org/web/20200724060546/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minedu/noticias/131672-minedu-publica-orientaciones-pedagogicas-para-que-instituciones-educativas-de-gestion-publica-y-privada-adecuen-sus-programaciones-curriculares" Peru,PER,20200523,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of Emergency Extended to 30 June by Decreto Supremo N° 094-2020-PCM. Government release. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611201131/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/730522/Decreto_Supremo_N%C2%BA_094-2020-PCM.pdf" Peru,PER,20200523,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Cultural and recreative activities canceled. See Article 7 of Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200627042432/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171142/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/" Peru,PER,20200523,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings suspended. See Article 7.5 of Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM. Related documents: State of national Emergency from March 15 to March 31. (Decreto Supremo N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827112850/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/566448/DS044-PCM_1864948-2.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from March 31 to April 13. (Decreto N 044-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200627042432/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/572157/DECRETO_SUPREMO_N%C2%BA_051-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 13 to April 26. (Decreto Supremo N 064-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511171142/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/581846/DS_064-2020-PCM.pdf Extension of the State of National Emergency from April 27 to May 10. (Decreto Supremo N 075-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/ Extension of the State of National Emergency from May 10 to May 24. (Decreto Supremo N 083-2020-PCM) https://web.archive.org/web/20200827114426/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-083-2020-pcm-1866214-1/" Peru,PER,20200525,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"May 24 - The government has rules that the Urban Transport Authority (ATU) of Lima and Callao and local governments will determine the number of vehicles that provide the service to citizens, including the taxi service, in order to establish the optimal offer based on existing demand and the necessary sanitary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200602152647/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mtc/noticias/164424-atu-y-gobiernos-locales-determinaran-la-cantidad-de-vehiculos-que-brindaran-transporte-urbano http://web.archive.org/web/20200613075217/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/790474/RP_066-2020-ATU-PE.pdf May 25 - The Urban Transport Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU) announces that 100% of public transport fleet can operate from 25 May in the capital district. Use of masks is required by passengers and conductors. Passengers must keep 'maximum' distance from each other, open vehicle windows, pay with exact change. From June 12, the Urban Transport Authority (ATU) determined 100 % of the authorized taxi fleet will be able to provide service. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200602153305/https://rpp.pe/lima/actualidad/coronavirus-en-peru-empresas-de-transporte-urbano-en-lima-y-callao-podran-utilizar-el-100-de-su-flota-dispuso-la-atu-noticia-1268054 http://web.archive.org/web/20200613075756/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/atu/noticias/186468-atu-el-100-de-la-flota-de-taxi-podran-prestar-servicio-desde-el-dia-viernes-12-de-junio May 25 - In Arequipa, only 20% of the accredited units will be authorized and in limited hours. A first shift was established between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. and a second shift between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. These units must follow the sanitary protocols already established for this item. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200613075620/https://elbuho.pe/2020/05/regresa-el-transporte-publico-y-taxis-desde-el-lunes-anuncia-mpa/ June 11 - In Puno, Public transport companies restart urban service Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200613075510/https://rpp.pe/peru/puno/coronavirus-en-peru-puno-artesanos-de-los-uros-sobreviven-comiendo-totora-porque-no-tienen-bonos-ni-canastas-de-viveres-turismo-bono-universal-bono-familiar-noticia-1272285?utm_source=siguientenota&utm_medium=scroll&utm_campaign=siguientenota_scroll " Peru,PER,20200601,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Government launches 'Operation Tayta', a pilot strategy of the multisectoral work group Te Cuido Peru, with the in order to provide protection to the most vulnerable population against COVID-19. The first is related to intense early treatment, that is, going house to house so that people who have symptoms of the virus are immediately treated so that they do not get to hospitals and much less die. Now, with the Te Cuido Peru group, they are opening another strategic line aimed at the early care and treatment of vulnerable people, in those high-risk areas, such as this area of ??Manzanilla. The defense minister said that depending on the results of this operation, it will be applied in places with the highest risk of contagion in other districts of Lima and, later, throughout the country. Government Press Release: https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mindef/noticias/168091-gobierno-inicia-operacion-tayta-para-proteger-a-la-poblacion-vulnerable-ante-covid-19-en-zonas-de-riesgo" Peru,PER,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of Emergency Extended to 30 June by Decreto Supremo N° 094-2020-PCM. Government release Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611201131/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/730522/Decreto_Supremo_N%C2%BA_094-2020-PCM.pdf June 6 - The Minister of Education, Martín Benavides, reported last Friday that his portfolio will publish a resolution next week that allows some schools in areas where there is no connectivity or COVID-19 infections to be reopened in early July. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611201248/https://elcomercio.pe/lima/sucesos/minedu-plantea-reabrir-colegios-en-zonas-donde-no-haya-conectividad-ni-contagios-de-covid-19-a-inicios-de-julio-nndc-noticia/" Peru,PER,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"State of Emergency Extended to 30 June by Decreto Supremo N° 094-2020-PC, estabilshing obligatory curfews between 9 pm and 4 am, except for the following areas where curfews begin at 6 pm: Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Loreto, Ucayali, Ica y las provincias de Santa, Huarmey y Casma del departamento de Áncash, interprovincial travel. On Sundays it is forbidden to leave the house throughout the entire day. During the state of emergency, people can only leave the house for the use or provison of essential services and goods. Children below the ages of 14 years old are permitted to leave their houses up to 500 meters from the house for 30 minutes http://web.archive.org/web/20200611202701/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/584231-094-2020-pcm " Peru,PER,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"State of Emergency Extended to 30 June by Decreto Supremo N° 094-2020-PCM forbidding interprovincial travel. Government release: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611202701/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/584231-094-2020-pcm" Peru,PER,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,,"State of Emergency Extended to 30 June by Decreto Supremo N° 094-2020-PCM which rules the complete closure of borders. http://web.archive.org/web/20200611202701/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/normas-legales/584231-094-2020-pcm" Peru,PER,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. 18 March - Public Firm that provides water announces there will be no cuts for lack of payment during state of emergency (debt to be payed later) 18 March Government provides tax relief measures for families and businesses /web/20200430035555/https://twitter.com/ToniAlvaL/status/1242288609199357952 03-Apr Government facilitates for firms to fraction debt and make no cuts in electricity, gas and telecommunications /web/20200430040336/https://elcomercio.pe/economia/personal/coronavirus-agua-luz-telefonia-tv-paga-e-internet-que-facilidades-de-pago-se-aplicaran-para-los-servicios-basicos-covid-19-cuarentena-recibos-noticia/?ref=ecr" Peru,PER,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. The Ministry of Health starts a National Campaign using social media, TV spots, podcasts, radio, and others. Campaign website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200131160919/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/campa%C3%B1as/699-protegete-del-coronavirus Later, when the first case starts, the Government creates a page of daily-updated information on Coronavirus cases in the country Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200315070841/https://www.gob.pe/coronavirus Also, during the whole state of Emergency (from March 15), the President addresses the Nation daily at noon to give updates and announce new measures. Videos from President's messages: https://www.facebook.com/pg/presidenciaperu/videos/ (unable to archive this link)" Peru,PER,20200602,H2: Testing policy,1,,"June 5 Deputy Minister stated that intelligent screening has been applied to the population at risk, such as health personnel, the military, returnees, among others. So far, 1,154,468 people have had samples taken using Covid-19, with 967,068 and 187,400 (16.2%) negative. June 8 - ""We are giving impetus to primary care, which consists of going house to house, so that people who present symptoms are immediately treated, with the aim of reducing mortality and thus avoiding hospitalizations for this virus"" , the vice minister said, along with the defense minister , Walter Martos Ruíz and the mayor of La Victoria , George Forsyth. The health official announced that this 'I take care of you Peru' strategy will also be replicated in the 'Kumamoto' sectors of Ventanilla and 'Cooviecma' in Santiago de Surco. Likewise, he informed that three interventions will be scheduled soon in the Callao region, which will be carried out in the districts of Carmen de la Legua (June 10) and La Perla (June 12). June 9 - The Health Network together with the Provincial Municipality of Otuzco carry out different activities to stop the increase in the spread of coronavirus in the capital of the faith, which is why the rapid tests COVID-19 were applied to merchants in the Santa Provincial market. Rosa de Otuzco. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200613090103/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/minsa/noticias/184044-aproximadamente-770-personas-en-estado-de-vulnerabilidad-en-la-victoria-reciben-diagnostico-y-tratamiento-gratuito-para-covid-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20200613090049/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/regionlalibertad/noticias/185153-salud-y-municipalidad-articulan-acciones-para-prevenir-el-covid-19-en-otuzco" Peru,PER,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"App ""Te cuido Perú"" has different functionalities, among them, signaling people areas with high levels of contagium. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416122411/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/pcm/noticias/111820-gobierno-implementa-aplicativo-para-identificar-situaciones-de-riesgo-y-detener-cadena-de-contagio-por-covid19 No policy change Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200613085802/https://elcomercio.pe/lima/sucesos/coronavirus-en-peru-que-paso-con-el-necesario-seguimiento-de-contactos-de-pacientes-con-covid-19-y-en-que-consiste-coronavirus-pandemia-noticia/" Peru,PER,20200604,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"With the beginning of phase 2 the government allowed for the resumption of additional 'non-essential' and minimal activities in the month of June: - Manufacturing - Construction - Some commerce and services (e.g sale and maintenance of cars, sale of sports equipment and household goods, legal activities, accounting activities, architecture activities, engineering activities etc.). This is the 2nd phase of a four-phase government reopening strategy. However, for high-risk urban (Lima, Lima region), the start of the activities or productive units approved in each phase of resumption of activities will be determined by resolution of the corresponding sector ministry. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200613070227/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/818735/DS_101-2020-PCM.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200613070021/https://gestion.pe/economia/fase-2-reinicio-de-actividades-economicas-no-sera-automatico-en-zonas-alto-riesgo-de-covid-19-noticia/" Peru,PER,20200609,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"June 9 - The minister revealed the measures that he considers key to the success in managing the outbreak, although victory cannot be claimed yet: ""Strict tracking and early confinement"". Despite the fact that Costa Rica was the first Central American country in which a positive case of Covid-19 was registered, ""we made decisions at the right time, such as the fact of having suspended mass concentrations and the entry of tourists when we had only 41 cases"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200701204629/https://www.abc.es/sociedad/abci-rastreo-contactos-y-confinamiento-temprano-claves-milagro-costarricense-gestion-coronavirus-202006091319_noticia.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" Peru,PER,20200701,C1: School closing,3,0,"According to the resolution n.229-2020 published on June 16, the in-person teaching is allowed starting from July 1 2020 in public educational institutions of Basic Education at the primary and secondary education levels, located in rural areas, with limited access to means of communication and connectivity, and with no level of contagion. Links: (1) http://web.archive.org/web/20200715164416/https://peru.as.com/peru/2020/06/18/actualidad/1592480223_226280.html (2) http://web.archive.org/web/20200712213347/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/establecen-disposiciones-respecto-al-inicio-de-la-prestacion-resolucion-ministerial-n-229-2020-minedu-1868141-1/" Peru,PER,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""The government said in a decree that “phase 3” of economic reactivation, which includes 96% of production activities, will restart all mining activities, industrial sectors and commerce, though they must comply with health protocols for the pandemic. Restaurants and shops will reopen to cater to a limited capacity of customers. Officials are also weighing health protocols for resuming domestic air and land transport."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200702150511/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-peru/peru-looks-to-restart-economy-after-months-long-lockdown-idUKKBN2427CP" Peru,PER,20200701,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transit has largely reopened with restrictions in order to accommodate reopening of economy http://web.archive.org/web/20200715191619/https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-atencion-transporte-interprovincial-no-se-reanudara-regiones-siguen-cuarentena-803630.aspx http://web.archive.org/web/20200715191413/https://diariocorreo.pe/edicion/arequipa/campana-barrio-libre-de-coronavirus-visito-el-pedregal-945196/?ref=nota&ft=autoload https://web.archive.org/web/20200702150511/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-peru/peru-looks-to-restart-economy-after-months-long-lockdown-idUKKBN2427CP" Peru,PER,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The State of National Emergency is extended from July 1 to July 31 by supreme Decree No. 116-2020. Targeted Quarantine applies: In the departments of Arequipa, Ica, Junín, Huánuco, San Martín, Madre de Dios and Áncash, people are ‘only allowed for the provision and access to services and goods essential, as well as for the provision of services of the economic activities authorized’, and mandatory quarantine ‘from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. the following day and on Sunday, compulsory social immobilization is all day’. For the rest of the country, ‘the compulsory social immobilization(quarantine) of all people in their homes is provided from 22:00 to 04:00 the next day, from Monday to Sunday nationwide’. Mandatory quarantine applies to vulnerable populations: children under 14, over 65, and people with pre-existing diseases. Links: (1) http://web.archive.org/web/20200715162159/https://www.gob.pe/8789-presidencia-del-consejo-de-ministros-que-es-el-aislamiento-social-obligatorio-y-la-inmovilizacion-social-obligatoria (2) http://web.archive.org/web/20200712201837/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-establece-las-medidas-que-debe-observar-decreto-supremo-no-116-2020-pcm-1869114-1/" Peru,PER,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""It was announced that from 1 July the following regulations will be in place: Nationwide curfew between the hours of 10pm to 4am, except for Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, where the curfew will be from 8pm to 4 am. In Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions, lockdown remains On Sundays no one will be allowed out in Arequipa, Ica, Junin, Huanuco, San Martin, Madre de Dios and Ancash regions"". Outside of the curfew, free movement is allowed. However, this will only be implemented once strict protocols are delivered by the Ministry of Transport. These protocols are expected to be published on 15 July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702150320/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/peru/staying-during-coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20200715171516/https://elcomercio.pe/lima/coronavirus-en-el-peru-estas-seran-las-nuevas-reglas-de-convivencia-social-a-partir-del-1-de-julio-pandemia-covid-19-noticia/" Peru,PER,20200703,C1: School closing,3,0,"According to the resolution n.229-2020 published on June 16, the in-person teaching is allowed starting from July 1 2020 in public educational institutions of Basic Education at the primary and secondary education levels, located in rural areas, with limited access to means of communication and connectivity, and with no level of contagion. Links: (1) http://web.archive.org/web/20200715164416/https://peru.as.com/peru/2020/06/18/actualidad/1592480223_226280.html (2) http://web.archive.org/web/20200712213347/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/establecen-disposiciones-respecto-al-inicio-de-la-prestacion-resolucion-ministerial-n-229-2020-minedu-1868141-1/" Peru,PER,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"'On June 30, the Government of Peru published a legislative decree stipulating that effective today, July 1, Peru enters “Phase 3” of its economic recovery in most of the country. The decree includes the following: • Stores can open at up to 50% of customer capacity. • Restaurants and similar institutions (excluding bars) can open at up to 40% of customer capacity. • Hotels and travel agencies are authorized to reopen. • Passengers using public transportation must use seats (are not allowed to travel standing up) and must wear face protectors in addition to the mandatory facemasks. The reactivation does not apply to the regions of Arequipa, Huanuco, Ica, La Libertad, or San Martín, nor to the provinces of Santa, Casma, or Huaraz in Ancash. ' Links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200712210917/https://pe.usembassy.gov/alert-economic-reactivation-and-upcoming-repatriation-flights-peru-july-1-2020/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200712211017/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-aprueba-la-fase-3-de-la-reanudacion-de-a-decreto-supremo-n-117-2020-pcm-1869317-1/ " Peru,PER,20200703,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The State of National Emergency is extended from July 1 to July 31 by supreme Decree No. 116-2020. According to the Decree, 'Parades, patron festivals, civil and religious activities, as well as all kinds of gatherings, social, political, cultural or other events involving the concentration or agglomeration of people, that put public health at risk, are suspended.' Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20200712201837/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-establece-las-medidas-que-debe-observar-decreto-supremo-no-116-2020-pcm-1869114-1/" Peru,PER,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The State of National Emergency is extended from July 1 to July 31 by supreme Decree No. 116-2020. Parades, patron festivals, civil and religious activities, as well as all kinds of gatherings, social, political, cultural or other events involving the concentration or agglomeration of people, that put public health at risk, are suspended. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200712201837/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-establece-las-medidas-que-debe-observar-decreto-supremo-no-116-2020-pcm-1869114-1/" Peru,PER,20200703,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"‘The transportation lines and authorized taxis by TO YOU(or the corresponding municipality) will be available during the mandatory social isolation hours. You can use them to go to your work, carrying yourpersonal work pass; supply you with essential services and goods; or taking someone to the hospital for an urgency or emergency. In Lima, the Metropolitan, the complementary corridors and Line 1 will be operational for 50% of their vehicles. In the Amazon regions, the Ferry will also operate with half of its units.’ Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200712222214/https://www.gob.pe/8784 " Peru,PER,20200703,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"From March 15 to July 31, 2020 the Government ordered the total closure of the borders and temporarily suspended the interprovincial and international transport of passengers by land, air, sea and river, through Supreme Decrees. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200712215546/https://www.gob.pe/8792-coronavirus-restricciones-recomendaciones-y-excepciones-para-el-traslado-de-personas " Peru,PER,20200703,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The State of National Emergency is extended from July 1 to July 31 by supreme Decree No. 116-2020. ‘During the state of emergency, the continuation of the total closure of the borders is provided, so that the international transport of passengers, by land, air, sea and river, continues to be suspended, except for humanitarian reasons’ and other exceptions. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200712201837/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-establece-las-medidas-que-debe-observar-decreto-supremo-no-116-2020-pcm-1869114-1/ " Peru,PER,20200703,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"In addition to previous policies, it's announced on June 30th 'the approval of the Electricity Bond, which will benefit more than 5 million homes. The amount is S / 160 that will be used by the State to pay companies directly the consumption of this service by the 5 million homes benefited. ' Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200713003808/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/903743/30.06.2020_Reporte_anuncios_de_acciones_del_Gobierno.pdf " Peru,PER,20200703,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the government announcement on June 30th, the Minister of Health (Víctor Zamora) reported that today the laboratory for the development of molecular tests located at the National Institute of Health has the capacity to carry out 6,000 tests of this type per day, which add to the 6 thousand that can be done by the 13 existing laboratories in regions. He added that the country has already acquired 250,000 molecular tests and that another 200,000 are underway. The head of the Ministry of Health reported that: 1550 fixed points will be established for the coronavirus test —called COVID Points-; a second round of surveillance will be carried out in 36 markets nationwide; The digital trace is being added to people who have had COVID-19 or have had contact with someone infected; and that a national survey COVID-19 was started on Sunday by text message. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200713012330/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/903743/30.06.2020_Reporte_anuncios_de_acciones_del_Gobierno.pdf " Peru,PER,20200703,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the government announcement on June 30th, the head of the Ministry of Health reported that: 1550 fixed points will be established for the coronavirus test —called COVID Points-; the second round of surveillance will be carried out in 36 markets nationwide; The digital trace is being added to people who have had COVID-19 or have had contact with someone infected; and that a national survey COVID-19 was started on Sunday by text message. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200713012330/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/903743/30.06.2020_Reporte_anuncios_de_acciones_del_Gobierno.pdf " Peru,PER,20200708,E1: Income support,1,1,"In addition to previous support, the Supreme Decree No. 182-2020-EF published on July 8th , ‘A total of 69 million 830 thousand 074 soles were transferred to the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion to finance the ""Economic Benefit for Emergency Social Protection against the Coronavirus Pandemic COVID-19"" for workers who are in perfect suspension’. ‘The economic subsidy, which amounts to 760 soles per month, will benefit around 100,000 workers. It will be delivered for a maximum of three months, for workers who are in a measure of perfect suspension of work (SPL) with an approved resolution, whose company has up to 100 workers and who receive a gross remuneration that does not exceed 2,400 soles.’ Links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200713003237/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mtpe/noticias/201530-aprueban-transferencia-al-mtpe-para-el-pago-de-subsidio-economico-a-trabajadores-en-suspension-perfecta-de-labores Decree No. 182-2020-EF: http://web.archive.org/web/20200713003336/https://www.gob.pe/institucion/mef/normas-legales/802643-182-2020-ef " Peru,PER,20200711,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On July 11, the Ministry of Transport published the protocols outlining the rules for internal movement which was announced on July 1. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200722155424/https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/989503/Lineamiento_Sectorial_para_Prevenci%C3%B3n_del_COVID-19_-_Transporte_Terrestre_Ambito_Nacional_y_Regional.pdf" Peru,PER,20200714,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200723175558/https://www.gob.pe/coronavirus" Peru,PER,20200724,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Provinces of Arequipa, Ica, Junín, Huánuco and San Martín are under strict lockdown due to a severe sanitary emergency. Schools are closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803224433/https://peru.as.com/peru/2020/08/03/actualidad/1596462223_389847.html" Peru,PER,20200724,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Interprovincial public transport is banned in Arequipa, Ica, Junín, Huánuco and San Martín. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803225056/https://www.hosteltur.com/lat/138405_peru-se-encamina-a-un-2020-sin-vuelos-internacionales.html" Peru,PER,20200724,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Localized curfew from 8 PM to 4 AM. Applies to the Provinces of Arequipa, Ica, Junín, Huánuco and San Martín. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803224433/https://peru.as.com/peru/2020/08/03/actualidad/1596462223_389847.html" Peru,PER,20200724,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Localized curfew from 8 PM to 4 AM. Applies to the Provinces of Arequipa, Ica, Junín, Huánuco and San Martín. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803224433/https://peru.as.com/peru/2020/08/03/actualidad/1596462223_389847.html" Peru,PER,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The state of emergency is declared until August 31. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812161237/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-135-2020-pcm-1874483-1/" Peru,PER,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"In a number of 'departamentos', strict confinement is in place until August 31, and in the others, a curfew (22:00 - 04:00). https://web.archive.org/web/20200812161237/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-prorroga-el-estado-de-emergencia-naciona-decreto-supremo-n-135-2020-pcm-1874483-1/" Peru,PER,20200812,C1: School closing,3,0,"3T. “As of 1 July, the government announced that a small number of schools in rural areas with limited connectivity and no COVID-19 cases could reopen. It remains unclear when all students will return to school.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826231851/https://www.unicef.org/peru/en/documents/keeping-children-peru-learning-time-covid-19 “Until August 31, citizens of the departments and provinces indicated by Supreme Decree 139-2020-PCM [which is in effect as of August 12] may only leave home to provide or access essential goods services, and to carry out economic activities authorized at that time promulgation of said rule.” Therefore, schools are required to be closed in these departments and provinces. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826215700/https://www.gob.pe/8895-coronavirus-apoyos-economicos-del-estado-por-el-aislamiento-social-obligatorio Also, across Peru “children under 14 years old…are to remain in quarantine during the extended state of emergency.  Children under 14 may take a 30-minute walk outside with an adult each day, but must stay within 500 meters of their residence, wear a facemask, and maintain social distancing (at least two meters or six feet).” As a result, all children under 14 years old are currently not attending school in Peru. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826232155/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Peru,PER,20200812,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"“Production Minister Jose Salardi announced that the High-Level Multisectoral Commission against Coronavirus (COVID-19) will meet on August 31 to discuss the start of the economic reactivation's Phase 4 in Peru.” “The Cabinet member indicated that activities comprised in the fourth phase involve international flights, gyms, cinemas, and recreation centers, among others”; these activities are currently not in operation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827104435/https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-peru-economic-reactivations-phase-4-to-be-addressed-soon-811480.aspx Also, “commercial businesses that open [as part of the the former economic reactivation stages] must continue to operate at a maximum of 50% capacity and ensure the necessary sanitation and preventative measures are in place.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200816065831/https://pe.usembassy.gov/alert-august-14-repatriation-flight-state-of-emergency-extension-and-domestic-travel-restrictions-peru-august-3-2020/" Peru,PER,20200812,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"It is still current that public events require cancelling. In Supreme Decree No. 139-2020-PCM, active as of August 12th, under “Article 3.- Restriction of meetings”, it states “social gatherings, including those held in homes and family visits, are prohibited, for health reasons and in order to avoid the increase in infections as a result of COVID-19”. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826205256/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-modifica-el-decreto-supremo-n-116-2020-decreto-supremo-n-139-2020-pcm-1877093-1/" Peru,PER,20200812,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There are still restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or less. In Supreme Decree No. 139-2020-PCM, active as of August 12th, under “Article 3.- Restriction of meetings”, it states “social gatherings, including those held in homes and family visits, are prohibited, for health reasons and in order to avoid the increase in infections as a result of COVID-19”. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826205256/https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/decreto-supremo-que-modifica-el-decreto-supremo-n-116-2020-decreto-supremo-n-139-2020-pcm-1877093-1/" Peru,PER,20200812,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"It is still current that ""commercial internal travel is only permitted in regions that are not under lockdown.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827101702/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/peru/coronavirus “Quarantine Areas  (as of August 12, 2020):  Amazonas  (Bagua, Condorcanqui and Utcubamba); Ancash  (Santa, Casma and Huaraz); Apurimac  (Abancay and Andahuaylas); Arequipa  (the entire region); Ayacucho  (Huamanga and Huanta); Cajamarca  (Cajamarca, Jaén and San Ignacio); Cusco  (Cusco, Anta, Canchis, Espinar, La Convencion and Quispicanchis); Huancavelica  (Huancavelica, Angaraes and Tayacaja); Huánuco  (the entire region); Ica  (the entire region); Junín  (the entire region); La Libertad (Viru, Pacasmayo, Chepén and Ascope); Lime (Barranca, Cañete, Huaura and Huaral); Madre de Dios  (the entire region); Moquegua  (Mariscal Nieto and Ilo); Pasco  (Pasco); Puno  (Puno and San Román); San Martín  (the entire region); and  Tacna  (Tacna).” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826232155/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Peru,PER,20200812,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1," Supreme Decree No. 139-2020-PCM, active as of August 12th, includes a “mandatory immobilization order: you will not be able to move on the street between 10:00 pm and 4:00 am from Monday to Sunday. Only in the departments and provinces under targeted quarantine , this measure runs from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Also, immobilization is mandatory for all citizens nationwide throughout Sunday until 4:00 a.m. 00 am the next day.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826215700/https://www.gob.pe/8895-coronavirus-apoyos-economicos-del-estado-por-el-aislamiento-social-obligatorio “Mandatory social isolation: until August 31, citizens of the departments and provinces indicated by Supreme Decree 139-2020-PCM may only leave home to provide or access essential goods services, and to carry out economic activities authorized at that time promulgation of said rule. In the other departments and provinces, only those under 14 years of age and people in risk groups should remain in quarantine. In all cases, the use of a mask is mandatory to circulate on public roads.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826215700/https://www.gob.pe/8895-coronavirus-apoyos-economicos-del-estado-por-el-aislamiento-social-obligatorio" Peru,PER,20200812,C8: International travel controls,4,,"It is still current that: “Entry to Peru is prohibited except for Peruvian nationals repatriated to Peru. If you’re eligible to enter Peru, you will need to self-isolate for 14 days.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826210557/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/peru" Peru,PER,20200812,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Key Policy Responses as of August 12th, as reported by the IMF are that the government “is granting flexibility to enterprises and households in the repayment of tax liabilities” and that they “announced a postponement of households’ payments of electricity and water and a subsidy for electricity payments of 800 million soles (0.1 percent of GDP)” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826224413/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Also, government bonuses have been created to support households who meet specific means-tested requirements, including the “Universal Family Bonus. The purpose of this bonus, which consists of S / 760, is to reach the 6.8 million households that do not have formal income and that have been affected by the measures adopted during the state of emergency.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826222221/https://www.gob.pe/9022" Peru,PER,20200812,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government is regularly updating their website and Twitter account (@pcmperu) with coronavirus information. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200826214603/https://www.gob.pe/coronavirus " Peru,PER,20200812,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No recent policy changes found on testing policy in Peru. " Peru,PER,20200812,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No recent policy changes found on contact tracing in Peru. " Peru,PER,20200828,C1: School closing,3,0,"On the 28th August 2020 the Peruvian Government announced that national emergency would continue until 30th September 2020. This includes the regulations relating to schools. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907171925/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-peru-coronavirus-state-emergency.html" Peru,PER,20200828,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On the 28th August 2020 the Peruvian Government announced that national emergency would continue until 30th September 2020. This includes the regulations relating to workplace closing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907171925/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-peru-coronavirus-state-emergency.html" Peru,PER,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On the 28th August 2020 the Peruvian Government announced that national emergency would continue until 30th September 2020. This includes the regulations relating to public events. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907171925/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-peru-coronavirus-state-emergency.html" Peru,PER,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On the 28th August 2020 the Peruvian Government announced that national emergency would continue until 30th September 2020. This includes the regulations relating to gatherings. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907171925/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-peru-coronavirus-state-emergency.html" Peru,PER,20200828,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"On the 28th August 2020 the Peruvian Government announced that national emergency would continue until 30th September 2020. This includes the regulations relating to public transport. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907171925/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-peru-coronavirus-state-emergency.html" Peru,PER,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On the 28th August 2020 the Peruvian Government announced that national emergency would continue until 30th September 2020. This includes the regulations relating to staying at home in particularly badly affected locations. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907171925/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-peru-coronavirus-state-emergency.html" Peru,PER,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On the 28th August 2020 the Peruvian Government announced that national emergency would continue until 30th September 2020. This includes the regulations relating to restrictions on internal movements in particularly badly affected locations. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907171925/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-peru-coronavirus-state-emergency.html" Peru,PER,20200828,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On the 28th August 2020 the Peruvian Government announced that national emergency would continue until 30th September 2020. This includes the regulations relating to international travel controls. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907171925/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-peru-coronavirus-state-emergency.html" Peru,PER,20200828,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On the 28th August 2020 the Peruvian Government announced that national emergency would continue until 30th September 2020. This includes the regulations relating to the testing policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907171925/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-peru-coronavirus-state-emergency.html" Peru,PER,20200907,E1: Income support,1,1,"No recent changes found on income support" Peru,PER,20200907,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No recent changes found on debt/contract relief" Peru,PER,20200929,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Schools and other public and religious events remain suspended. There is a limited resumption of in-person teaching at primary and secondary schools located in rural areas with limited means of communication, internet connectivity, and zero COVID-19 infections."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201009005310/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""All social gatherings, including those held in homes and with family, are prohibited in all of Peru.""https://web.archive.org/web/20201009005310/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201001,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Peru will begin phase 4 of economic reactivation on October 1, including the resumption of a limited number of international flights.""https://web.archive.org/web/20201009005310/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,C1: School closing,3,0,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy" Peru,PER,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy" Peru,PER,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy: /web/20201019171554/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Peru,PER,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Enacted October 22, National Supreme Decree No 170-2020-PCM allows religious entities to open their temples and places of worship with a capacity restriction to no greater than one third (1/3) of its full capacity. Other public gatherings and events remain prohibited with some public spaces open for outdoor exercise including beaches from Monday to Thursday, and adjacent areas including boardwalks and bicycle paths. Link: https://archive.vn/GVxqk https://archive.vn/v8jKZ" Peru,PER,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"National Supreme Decree No 170-2020-PCM allows religious entities to open their temples and places of worship with a capacity restriction to no greater than one third (1/3) of its full capacity, having to adopt and comply with the protocols issued by the National Health Authority and the applicable measures of the State of National Emergency. Other gatherings besides religious ones remain restricted, including at beaches, with the exception of non-contact water sports, such as: Surfing, sailing, rowing, among others, which take place exclusively in the sea area and with social distancing. Link: https://archive.vn/GVxqk" Peru,PER,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On October 22 the national government enacts and modifies Supreme Decree NO 116-2020-PCM announcing changes to current quarantine restrictions. The quarantine, including Sunday quarantine, is no longer in effect. The use of personal vehicles on Sundays is still restricted throughout the country. The 11:00 p.m. to 4 a.m. nightly curfew remains in effect nationwide, with the exception of essential workers, which is why the code remains at 2G. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201028124925/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201101231343/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202010/527499-peru-coronavirus-toque-de-queda.html https://archive.vn/GVxqk#selection-109.32-109.63" Peru,PER,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On October 22 the national government enacts and modifies Supreme Decree NO 116-2020-PCM announcing changes to current quarantine restrictions. The quarantine, including Sunday quarantine, is no longer in effect. The use of personal vehicles on Sundays is still restricted throughout the country, however, the decree does not mention restricted internal travel aside from Sundays. Code change from 2G to 1G. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201028124925/https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201101231343/https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202010/527499-peru-coronavirus-toque-de-queda.html https://archive.vn/GVxqk#selection-109.32-109.63" Peru,PER,20201027,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The ATU makes more than 115 public transport vehicles available to meet the demand for travel on the Metropolitan feeder routes, due to the decision of the concessionaires to suspend their operation. It appears most public transport is restored to regular schedules pre-COVID thus code change from 2T to 1T. Link: https://archive.vn/9GvjU" Peru,PER,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Ministry of Health (El Minsa in Spanish) enacts Health Directive No. 121-MINSA / 2020 / DGIESP regarding health considerations as religious gatherings are allowed to recommence under a restricted capacity, including mandatory wearing face masks and shields. Link: https://archive.vn/mn6Ec" Peru,PER,20201105,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of November 5, international flights are still available to/from Peru among select countries and cities. According to the US Embassy in Peru, a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure is required to enter the country, and health screenings at borders continue. Links: https://archive.vn/Td2TA" Peru,PER,20201109,C1: School closing,3,0,"In Peru, school buildings remain closed and in-person instruction suspended with various virtual instruction taking place instead. Link: https://archive.vn/QLIAq" Peru,PER,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health (El Minsa in Spanish) continues to publish COVID-19 public health information including daily updates of COVID-19 testing, positive cases, deaths, and hospitalizations on the Ministry's Twitter page. Link: https://archive.vn/cxbcS" Peru,PER,20201112,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Urban Transport Authority (ATU in Spanish initials) reminds all passengers to wear a face mask and a shield, practice social distance, leave windows open, and remain seated. Link: https://archive.vn/RgQ7Y" Peru,PER,20201114,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Urban Transport Authority (ATU initials in Spanish) reminds passengers that when using public buses to keep all windows open for air circulation. They continue the hashtag campaign #ElCovidNoViajaConmigo (COVID doesn't travel with me) Link: https://archive.vn/YJJty" Peru,PER,20201114,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Enacted November 14, national Decree N. 180-2020-PCM continues ordering children and adolescents under the age of twelve (12) to remain at home and only leave the house for one hour per day. The mandatory nightly curfew of all people in their homes is provided from 11:00 p.m. to 04:00 a.m. the next day, from Monday to Sunday nationwide. Link: https://archive.vn/AtyCl" Peru,PER,20201114,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Enacted November 14, national Decree N. 180-2020-PCM lifts the national restriction of personal vehicle use on Sundays. Link: https://archive.vn/Y7KXc https://archive.vn/AtyCl" Peru,PER,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"No update found: web/20201130214439/https://opm.gov.jm/category/news/" Peru,PER,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No update found: web/20201130214439/https://opm.gov.jm/category/news/" Peru,PER,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The ban on funeral services and parties or events will continue until November 30, 2020. Burials will continue to be allowed with strict observation and enforcement of the 15-person rule. /web/20201130213708/https://opm.gov.jm/news/extension-of-measures-under-the-disaster-risk-management-act/" Peru,PER,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The gathering limit will remain at 15 persons until November 30, 2020. /web/20201130213708/https://opm.gov.jm/news/extension-of-measures-under-the-disaster-risk-management-act/" Peru,PER,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation by motor vehicle being limited to one person less than the maximum number of persons allowed to be carried under the relevant license will remain in effect until November 30, 2020. /web/20201130213708/https://opm.gov.jm/news/extension-of-measures-under-the-disaster-risk-management-act/" Peru,PER,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The islandwide curfew time will remain at 9 pm – 5 am each day, continuing from 9 pm tonight, Monday November 16, until 5 am on December 1, 2020. /web/20201130213708/https://opm.gov.jm/news/extension-of-measures-under-the-disaster-risk-management-act/" Peru,PER,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes /web/20201130214700/https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/" Peru,PER,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The current protocols under the Controlled Entry Programme for both residents and visitors will remain in effect until November 30, 2020. While the requirements for pre-testing and quarantine, etc. remain the same, various operational improvements continue to be implemented to streamline the processing of arriving passengers at our airports. /web/20201130213708/https://opm.gov.jm/news/extension-of-measures-under-the-disaster-risk-management-act/" Peru,PER,20201117,E1: Income support,1,1,"No update: /web/20201130214842/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Peru,PER,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No update: /web/20201130215012/https://www.nht.gov.jm/nht-cuts-interest-rates-announces-measures-assist-mortgagors" Peru,PER,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dashboard in place: /web/20201130215129/https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/index.html" Peru,PER,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Rolling out testing in areas with high case numbers, regardless if the person tested is symptomatic or not: /web/20201130215438/https://jis.gov.jm/westmoreland-health-department-to-conduct-screening-for-covid-19-on-november-30/" Peru,PER,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No update: /web/20201130220255/https://jis.gov.jm/daily-news/" Peru,PER,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The requirement to wear a mask fitted to cover the nose and mouth when in a public place (including a workplace and a licensed public passenger vehicle) remains in effect under the Order without an expiry date. /web/20201130213708/https://opm.gov.jm/news/extension-of-measures-under-the-disaster-risk-management-act/" Peru,PER,20201209,C3: Cancel public events,1,1, Peru,PER,20201209,C5: Close public transport,2,1, Philippines,PHL,20200124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200504205049/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_MYCAYdPcKr-JbVxyCBXwBNoRveB6g2B/view" Philippines,PHL,20200124,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Department of Health announcements from as early as 24 January indicate that people with pneumonia-like symptoms with travel history to Wuhan, China were being investigated for coronavirus. Subsequent announcements indicate that suspected cases were being put under the category of Patients Under Investigation (PUI) and tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613072704/https://www.doh.gov.ph/5-YEAR-OLD-UNDER-INVESTIGATION-FOR-NCOV-TESTS-NEGATIVE https://web.archive.org/web/20200613073031/https://www.doh.gov.ph/doh-press-release/doh-confirms-first-2019-nCoV-case-in-the-country https://web.archive.org/web/20200613073224/https://www.doh.gov.ph/doh-press-release/doh-updates-the-public-on-the-2019-nCoV-ARD-health-event" Philippines,PHL,20200131,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Duterte bans travelers from Wuhan, Hubei as coronavirus spreads"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200522184736/https://www.rappler.com/nation/250640-duterte-bans-travelers-from-wuhan-hubei-coronavirus" Philippines,PHL,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200604212538/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jjHBFdijfxF3PHKTl2XxVCNOtsdFGbee/view" Philippines,PHL,20200201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 1 Feb, the Department of Health issued guidelines for management of coronavirus in the country. Since then, the Department has also been publishing updates, advisory and news related to the pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613065043/https://www.doh.gov.ph/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200613065431/https://www.doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health_advisory/memorandum_from_the_executive_secretary.pdf Subsequently the department released Kontra covid web bot to provide coronavirus related public health recommendations and even launched covid case tracker. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613065429/https://www.doh.gov.ph/covid-19/chatbot https://web.archive.org/web/20200613065804/https://www.doh.gov.ph/covid19tracker" Philippines,PHL,20200202,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Duterte widens travel ban on mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604202918/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/2/2/Duterte-travel-ban-mainland-China-Hong-Kong-Macau.html" Philippines,PHL,20200205,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Announcements made by Department of Health from around 5 Feb, suggest that contact tracing was being carried out for all confirmed cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613074627/https://www.doh.gov.ph/doh-press-release/doh-confirms-3rd-2019-nCoV-ARD-case-in-PH https://web.archive.org/web/20200613073224/https://www.doh.gov.ph/doh-press-release/doh-updates-the-public-on-the-2019-nCoV-ARD-health-event This seems to have have been the policy even during March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613075755/https://www.doh.gov.ph/doh-press-release/DOH-CONFIRMS-TWO%20MORE-CASES-OF-COVID-19-IN-PH https://web.archive.org/web/20200613080009/https://www.doh.gov.ph/doh-press-release/DOH-REPORTS-1-COVID-DEATH-AND-3-NEW-CASES" Philippines,PHL,20200207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"On 7 Feb, the Department of Health issued an advisory recommending cancellation of big public events or mass gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613063126/https://www.doh.gov.ph/node/19361 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504210427/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iTNex-b-A3gS9E2t96YDp6oizn-AaBJc/view" Philippines,PHL,20200211,H2: Testing policy,1,,"A Department of Health advisory published on 11 Feb confirms the testing policy in the country. All Patients Under Investigation (PUI) are to be tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613070634/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xTc1kOHoZBEz4nk9Kd0HR_lS0DSu5m3J/view" Philippines,PHL,20200217,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200604211620/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iees5AZGi_K6UwBDANL6bPHY5PjNddBG/view" Philippines,PHL,20200310,C1: School closing,3,0,"President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the suspension of classes at all levels, both public and private, in Metro Manila until March 14, 2020 as the number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to rise. (Announcement made on 9th March) https://web.archive.org/web/20200504210705/https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/319288" Philippines,PHL,20200313,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TSKVeYshU9wUVvcjFlVetvi85FQyegj_/view" Philippines,PHL,20200315,C1: School closing,3,1,"all schools closed nationwide https://web.archive.org/web/20200504205927/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254521-things-to-know-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Start of ""community lockdown"" in Metro Manila https://web.archive.org/web/20200504205927/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254521-things-to-know-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200315,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Start of ""community lockdown"" in Metro Manila https://web.archive.org/web/20200504205927/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254521-things-to-know-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200315,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Link (mass gathering are prohibited): https://web.archive.org/web/20200426200745/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zgL82zXGbA_jBrVUhBQZ7ZDgDJVpEEkm/view Quote (extended from 14th April till the end of the month): The Enhanced Community Quarantine was due to end next week but would be extended until April 30 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426200645/https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/coronavirus-philippines-extends-covid-19-lockdown-to-end-of-april-1.1586228225807" Philippines,PHL,20200315,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Start of ""community lockdown"" in Metro Manila https://web.archive.org/web/20200504205927/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254521-things-to-know-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200315,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Start of ""community lockdown"" in Metro Manila https://web.archive.org/web/20200504205927/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254521-things-to-know-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200315,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Start of ""community lockdown"" in Metro Manila https://web.archive.org/web/20200504205927/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254521-things-to-know-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200317,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"""Utilities extend payment deadlines in light of COVID-19 (private companies initiative, therefore, cannot be counted for one of government relief efforts)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604204710/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/3/17/LIST--Utilities-delaying-payments-in-light-of-COVID-19.html " Philippines,PHL,20200317,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200604212054/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TSKVeYshU9wUVvcjFlVetvi85FQyegj_/view" Philippines,PHL,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"""On midnight of Tuesday, March 17, the Philippine government will place the entire island of Luzon on lockdown"" This enhanced lockdown is a stage up from the community lockdown in place from the 15th March. ""public [should] go out of their homes only for essential tasks like going to work and getting basic necessities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504203116/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254783-full-text-guidelines-luzon-enhanced-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""On midnight of Tuesday, March 17, the Philippine government will place the entire island of Luzon on lockdown"" This enhanced lockdown is a stage up from the community lockdown in place from the 15th March ""public [should] go out of their homes only for essential tasks like going to work and getting basic necessities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504203116/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254783-full-text-guidelines-luzon-enhanced-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""On midnight of Tuesday, March 17, the Philippine government will place the entire island of Luzon on lockdown"" This enhanced lockdown is a stage up from the community lockdown in place from the 15th March ""public [should] go out of their homes only for essential tasks like going to work and getting basic necessities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504203116/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254783-full-text-guidelines-luzon-enhanced-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""On midnight of Tuesday, March 17, the Philippine government will place the entire island of Luzon on lockdown"" This enhanced lockdown is a stage up from the community lockdown in place from the 15th March ""public [should] go out of their homes only for essential tasks like going to work and getting basic necessities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504203116/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254783-full-text-guidelines-luzon-enhanced-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200318,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""all means of public transport is no longer allowed limiting the movement of people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504203116/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254783-full-text-guidelines-luzon-enhanced-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Many regions introduce measures such as ""Only one person per family allowed to leave house"" and curfews to ensure that the lockdown is adhered to https://web.archive.org/web/20200504212205/https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/03/18/only-one-person-per-family-allowed-to-leave-house-manila-city-government/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504212701/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/19/20/bacoor-lockdown-checkpoints-sa-boundaries-quarantine-pass-sa-kada-pamilya" Philippines,PHL,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""On midnight of Tuesday, March 17, the Philippine government will place the entire island of Luzon on lockdown"" This enhanced lockdown is a stage up from the community lockdown in place from the 15th March ""public [should] go out of their homes only for essential tasks like going to work and getting basic necessities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504203116/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/254783-full-text-guidelines-luzon-enhanced-community-quarantine" Philippines,PHL,20200319,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200604212859/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lSWaCUpo3h7vLhltIs4PuhAQZBIcEWkd/view" Philippines,PHL,20200322,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Foreigners banned from entering Philippines starting March 22"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604203603/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/730560/foreigners-banned-from-entering-philippines-starting-march-22-dotr/story/" Philippines,PHL,20200406,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) granted on Monday, April 6, a 30-day grace period for residential rent, as well as commercial rent paid by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.rappler.com/business/257171-dti-sets-grace-period-residential-commercial-rent-coronavirus-lockdown" Philippines,PHL,20200408,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200604212859/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lSWaCUpo3h7vLhltIs4PuhAQZBIcEWkd/view" Philippines,PHL,20200408,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17uiHk4FqkkU3UuLduB3BVt9WvrXy9HTT/view " Philippines,PHL,20200413,E1: Income support,1,0,"Quote: He said President Rodrigo Duterte approved the ""Small Business Wage Subsidy Program"" — which is seen to help middle-class families — during the Inter-Agency Task Force meeting on Monday night. The program seeks to help around 3.4 million workers employed by small businesses that are affected by the enhanced community quarantine enforced over Luzon to curb the spread of COVID-19. The affected workers will receive a one-time financial assistance worth P5,000 to P8,000, depending on the minimum wage in their region. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/4/14/Philippines-middle-class-income-cash-assistance-COVID-19.html" Philippines,PHL,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"Enhanced lockdown extended in some areas, whilst relaxed to general lockdown in all others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211317/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/735382/duterte-extends-enhanced-community-quarantine-in-ncr-7-other-high-risk-areas/story/" Philippines,PHL,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Enhanced lockdown extended in some areas, whilst relaxed to general lockdown in all others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211317/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/735382/duterte-extends-enhanced-community-quarantine-in-ncr-7-other-high-risk-areas/story/" Philippines,PHL,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Enhanced lockdown extended in some areas, whilst relaxed to general lockdown in all others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211317/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/735382/duterte-extends-enhanced-community-quarantine-in-ncr-7-other-high-risk-areas/story/" Philippines,PHL,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Enhanced lockdown extended in some areas, whilst relaxed to general lockdown in all others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211317/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/735382/duterte-extends-enhanced-community-quarantine-in-ncr-7-other-high-risk-areas/story/" Philippines,PHL,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Enhanced lockdown extended in some areas, whilst relaxed to general lockdown in all others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211317/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/735382/duterte-extends-enhanced-community-quarantine-in-ncr-7-other-high-risk-areas/story/" Philippines,PHL,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Enhanced lockdown extended in some areas, whilst relaxed to general lockdown in all others. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504211317/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/735382/duterte-extends-enhanced-community-quarantine-in-ncr-7-other-high-risk-areas/story/" Philippines,PHL,20200506,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) granted on Monday, April 6, a 30-day grace period for residential rent, as well as commercial rent paid by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.rappler.com/business/257171-dti-sets-grace-period-residential-commercial-rent-coronavirus-lockdown" Philippines,PHL,20200516,C1: School closing,3,1,"Cebu City, Mandaue City under ECQ; more Luzon provinces now MECQ until May 31 [ECQ means near total lock-down] https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1276001/cebu-city-mandaue-city-under-ecq-more-luzon-provinces-now-mecq-until-may-31 Source: governmental resolution https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235241/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/files/2020/05/20200515-IATF-RESOLUTION-NO-37.pdf What does ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) means: ""total lock-down"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235613/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/05may/20200515-omnibus-guidelines-on-the-implementation-of-community-quarantine-in-the-philippines.pdf" Philippines,PHL,20200516,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Cebu City, Mandaue City under ECQ; more Luzon provinces now MECQ until May 31 [ECQ means near total lock-down] https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1276001/cebu-city-mandaue-city-under-ecq-more-luzon-provinces-now-mecq-until-may-31 Source: governmental resolution https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235241/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/files/2020/05/20200515-IATF-RESOLUTION-NO-37.pdf What does ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) means: ""total lock-down"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235613/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/05may/20200515-omnibus-guidelines-on-the-implementation-of-community-quarantine-in-the-philippines.pdf" Philippines,PHL,20200516,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Cebu City, Mandaue City under ECQ; more Luzon provinces now MECQ until May 31 [ECQ means near total lock-down] https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1276001/cebu-city-mandaue-city-under-ecq-more-luzon-provinces-now-mecq-until-may-31 Source: governmental resolution https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235241/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/files/2020/05/20200515-IATF-RESOLUTION-NO-37.pdf What does ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) means: ""total lock-down"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235613/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/05may/20200515-omnibus-guidelines-on-the-implementation-of-community-quarantine-in-the-philippines.pdf" Philippines,PHL,20200516,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Cebu City, Mandaue City under ECQ; more Luzon provinces now MECQ until May 31 [ECQ means near total lock-down] https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1276001/cebu-city-mandaue-city-under-ecq-more-luzon-provinces-now-mecq-until-may-31 Source: governmental resolution https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235241/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/files/2020/05/20200515-IATF-RESOLUTION-NO-37.pdf What does ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) means: ""total lock-down"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235613/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/05may/20200515-omnibus-guidelines-on-the-implementation-of-community-quarantine-in-the-philippines.pdf" Philippines,PHL,20200516,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Cebu City, Mandaue City under ECQ; more Luzon provinces now MECQ until May 31 [ECQ means near total lock-down] https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1276001/cebu-city-mandaue-city-under-ecq-more-luzon-provinces-now-mecq-until-may-31 Source: governmental resolution https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235241/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/files/2020/05/20200515-IATF-RESOLUTION-NO-37.pdf What does ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) means: ""total lock-down"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235613/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/05may/20200515-omnibus-guidelines-on-the-implementation-of-community-quarantine-in-the-philippines.pdf" Philippines,PHL,20200516,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Cebu City, Mandaue City under ECQ; more Luzon provinces now MECQ until May 31 [ECQ means near total lock-down] https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1276001/cebu-city-mandaue-city-under-ecq-more-luzon-provinces-now-mecq-until-may-31 Source: governmental resolution https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235241/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/files/2020/05/20200515-IATF-RESOLUTION-NO-37.pdf What does ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) means: ""total lock-down"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235613/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/05may/20200515-omnibus-guidelines-on-the-implementation-of-community-quarantine-in-the-philippines.pdf" Philippines,PHL,20200516,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Cebu City, Mandaue City under ECQ; more Luzon provinces now MECQ until May 31 [ECQ means near total lock-down] https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1276001/cebu-city-mandaue-city-under-ecq-more-luzon-provinces-now-mecq-until-may-31 Source: governmental resolution https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235241/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/files/2020/05/20200515-IATF-RESOLUTION-NO-37.pdf What does ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) means: ""total lock-down"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200524235613/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/05may/20200515-omnibus-guidelines-on-the-implementation-of-community-quarantine-in-the-philippines.pdf" Philippines,PHL,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Quotation: Most businesses were allowed to re-open and some public transportation came back to normal, per orders approved May 28 by President Rodrigo Duterte. A percentage of domestic flights started taking off again, too. Link: https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/philippines-allows-soft-post-lockdown-reopening-avert-dire-economic-fall" Philippines,PHL,20200529,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Quotation: Most businesses were allowed to re-open and some public transportation came back to normal, per orders approved May 28 by President Rodrigo Duterte. A percentage of domestic flights started taking off again, too. Link: https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/philippines-allows-soft-post-lockdown-reopening-avert-dire-economic-fall" Philippines,PHL,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Quotation: Most businesses were allowed to re-open and some public transportation came back to normal, per orders approved May 28 by President Rodrigo Duterte. A percentage of domestic flights started taking off again, too. Bars, dine-in restaurants and schools will remain closed while minors and the elderly are still asked to stay home. Link: https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/philippines-allows-soft-post-lockdown-reopening-avert-dire-economic-fall" Philippines,PHL,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Quotation: Most businesses were allowed to re-open and some public transportation came back to normal, per orders approved May 28 by President Rodrigo Duterte. A percentage of domestic flights started taking off again, too. Bars, dine-in restaurants and schools will remain closed while minors and the elderly are still asked to stay home. Link: https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/philippines-allows-soft-post-lockdown-reopening-avert-dire-economic-fall" Philippines,PHL,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Philippine officials have placed a central city back under strict lockdown and retained quarantine restrictions in the capital for another two weeks as coronavirus infections continue to spike alarmingly. President Rodrigo Duterte approved in a televised meeting Monday night with key Cabinet officials a recommendation to lock down Cebu city anew and retain quarantine restrictions in metropolitan Manila where many of the nearly 26,500 infections and more than 1,000 deaths have been recorded. Link: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/latest-india-train-carriages-virus-beds-71250586" Philippines,PHL,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""The Philippines is getting back to business after one of the world’s strictest coronavirus lockdowns spanning nearly three months, allowing restaurants to reopen for dine-in customers in an effort to keep people in work."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702135723/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-philippines-restau/as-economy-slumps-philippines-lets-eateries-reopen-to-recoup-job-losses-idUSKBN23N20T As of July 1, most workplaces are closed. " Philippines,PHL,20200616,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Metro Manilla, Benguet, Cavite, Rizal in Luzon, Ormoc in Leyte, some cities in the Visayas (Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Talisay) and Minglanilla in Cebu will remain under a general community quarantine until July 15. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702140509/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1299868/duterte-metro-manila-stays-under-gcq-until-july-15" Philippines,PHL,20200620,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""DOTr opens all public transport as metropolis recovers from quarantine. As modes of public transportation have gradually resumed, the metropolis is also slowly going back to life with many workers returning in the road after more than two months of being cooped up at home during the hard lockdown."" Source: https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/06/22/dotr-opens-all-public-transport-as-metropolis-recovers-from-quarantine/" Philippines,PHL,20200703,C1: School closing,3,1,"http://archive.fo/1LOtm Online materials, training made available as CHED prepares for opening of classes" Philippines,PHL,20200703,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Quotation: Most businesses were allowed to re-open and some public transportation came back to normal, per orders approved May 28 by President Rodrigo Duterte. A percentage of domestic flights started taking off again, too. Bars, dine-in restaurants and schools will remain closed while minors and the elderly are still asked to stay home. Link: https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/philippines-allows-soft-post-lockdown-reopening-avert-dire-economic-fall" Philippines,PHL,20200703,E1: Income support,1,0,"Key Policy Responses as of July 1, 2020 The government launched a 4-pillar socioeconomic strategy against COVID-19, which includes support to vulnerable groups and individuals, expanded resources for frontline medical workers, as well as fiscal and monetary measures. FISCAL The government launched a PHP 595.6 billion fiscal package (about 3.1 percent of 2019 GDP) for vulnerable individuals and groups, which includes the following measures: (1) PHP 205 billion cash aid program (1.1 percent of 2019 GDP) for 18 million low-income households, under which eligible households are expected to receive cash transfers of between PHP 5,000 and PHP 8,000 a month for a period of two months; (2) over PHP 56 billion social protection measures for vulnerable workers, including for displaced and overseas Filipino workers (0.3 percent of 2019 GDP); (3) over PHP 54 billion on COVID-19-related medical response (0.3 percent of 2019 GDP); and (4) PHP 120 billion (0.6 percent of 2019 GDP) credit guarantee for small businesses and support to the agriculture sector. Financial assistance will also be provided to affected micro-, small-, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) and vulnerable households through specialized microfinancing loans and loan restructuring. http://archive.fo/sGZ1z" Philippines,PHL,20200703,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has reduced its policy rate four times in 2020 by a cumulative 175 bps to 2.25 percent and lowered the reserve requirement ratio for commercial banks by 200 bps to 12 percent, effective from April 3. To support the government’s programs to counter the impacts of COVID 19, the BSP purchased PHP 300 billion worth government securities (about 1.5 percent of 2019 GDP) through a repurchase agreement with the government, made secondary market purchases of government securities, and remitted PHP 20 billion as dividend to the government even though it is no longer required to make dividend payments to the government under the newly amended BSP charter. The BSP has also announced a series of regulatory relief measures for the banking sector, including: (1) a temporary relaxation of requirements on compliance reporting, penalties on required reserves, and single borrower limits; (2) easier access to the BSP’s rediscounting facility; (3) a temporary relaxation of provisioning requirements (subject to the BSP approval), and (4) a relaxation of prudential regulations regarding marking-to-market of debt securities. These relief measures are intended to encourage banks, in turn, to provide financial relief to their borrowers (e.g., temporary grace period for loan payments). To encourage extension of loans to enterprises, particularly, micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), the BSP allowed loans to MSMEs to be counted as part of banks’ compliance with reserve requirements, temporarily reduced their credit risk weights to 50 percent, and assigned zero risk weight to loan exposures guaranteed by the Philippine Guarantee Corporation. http://archive.fo/sGZ1z" Philippines,PHL,20200703,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://www.covid19.gov.ph/" Philippines,PHL,20200703,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The government will further ramp up its efforts by conducting tests even to people who are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has approved the expansion of the testing strategy to fully utilize the 10 million reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PRC) test kits procured by the Budget and Health departments, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. http://archive.fo/vZekn" Philippines,PHL,20200703,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Department of the Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said in the Laging Handa public briefing that the Philippines is aiming to double its current 50,000 contact tracing teams nationwide in order to beef up the country’s COVID-19 response. Malaya said the target is to hire more contact tracers before the end of the month, while there are also volunteers helping in the contact tracing efforts by the government. He explained that the additional contact tracers would be immediately deployed particularly in areas with a high number of recorded COVID-19 cases. He said they will prioritize hiring those graduates of medical allied sciences, graduates of criminology, and other similar courses. Meanwhile, he urged interested applicants to prepare their Personal Data Sheet so that they will be able to submit their application immediately by the time the department announces the start of hiring. http://archive.fo/T1Yww " Philippines,PHL,20200707,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""On July 7th, 2020, the Philippine authorities have announced that foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter the country. This applies to all foreigners outside the Philippines including those with immigrant, non-immigrant, and special visas. Exceptions include: Accredited Foreign Government and International Organization officials and their dependents Foreign spouses and children of Filipino nationals Foreign airline crew"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803212201/https://www.philippinesvisa.com/travel-restrictions/ Note by Babu Ahmed: ""On Tuesday, July 7, the government of the Philippines announced that non-essential travel abroad can resume with immediate effect, under certain conditions imposed to ensure traveler's safety. A ban on non-essential travel overseas was imposed on March 17 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, all outbound travel restrictions have now been removed. Those traveling abroad must observe any restrictions in place at their final destination and will have to undergo a COVID-19 test and a mandatory quarantine period on return to the Philippines. They will also be required to submit confirmation of tickets, visas, and health insurance prior to travel, as well as signing a declaration form. Along with the easing of restrictions, a terminal at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila is set to reopen on Wednesday, July 8. The Philippines has yet to open to inbound tourism, with only returning Filipino nationals, their families, and foreign diplomats among the few permitted to enter the country. http://archive.fo/bzcYu""" Philippines,PHL,20200714,C1: School closing,3,1,"President Rodrigo Duterte signed a law that gives him the power to reopen schools later than August during a state of emergency, Malacañang announced on Monday, July 20. The new law allows the President, upon the recommendation of the education department, to ""set a different date"" for the start of classes nationwide or in specific parts of the country. Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11480 on Friday, July 17, amending a previous law. The new law covers all grade schools and high schools, including foreign and international schools. It will take effect upon publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060216/https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/07/20/news/latest-stories/duterte-signs-law-on-school-opening/743731/ " Philippines,PHL,20200714,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 16 July, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is enforcing partial coronavirus restrictions in the capital for another two weeks, and warned that stricter curbs would be reinstated if the rise in new cases and deaths does not slow down. Operations of shopping malls and dine-in eateries remain limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060403/https://www.todayonline.com/world/philippines-extends-partial-restrictions-capital-contain-covid-19 " Philippines,PHL,20200714,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 16 July, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is enforcing partial coronavirus restrictions in the capital for another two weeks, and warned that stricter curbs would be reinstated if the rise in new cases and deaths does not slow down. mass gatherings are still banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060403/https://www.todayonline.com/world/philippines-extends-partial-restrictions-capital-contain-covid-19" Philippines,PHL,20200714,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On 16 July, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is enforcing partial coronavirus restrictions in the capital for another two weeks, and warned that stricter curbs would be reinstated if the rise in new cases and deaths does not slow down. Social distancing still remains enforced on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060403/https://www.todayonline.com/world/philippines-extends-partial-restrictions-capital-contain-covid-19" Philippines,PHL,20200714,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"A city of some 250,000 in Metropolitan Manila is set to go back under lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060444/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/fresh-lockdown-for-250000-in-manila-as-coronavirus-surges" Philippines,PHL,20200722,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""President Duterte says not wearing a face mask can be considered a “serious crime” as the country is facing a public health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But he also recognizes that not everyone can afford to buy masks."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200907174626/https://www.onenews.ph/duterte-wear-face-mask-or-face-arrest-pnp-to-intensify-operations-against-violators-of-covid-19-protocols" Philippines,PHL,20200723,C1: School closing,3,1,"No new policy until the start of the A.Y. " Philippines,PHL,20200723,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most businesses were allowed to operate, but with the reimposition of the MECQ in Manila on 3 Aug, only few businesses are open at a 50% capacity: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803211839/https://mb.com.ph/2020/08/03/no-public-transport-allowed-under-mecq-dotr/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200803211150/https://pcoo.gov.ph/news_releases/metro-manila-put-under-stricter-mecq-for-two-weeks/" Philippines,PHL,20200723,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy found" Philippines,PHL,20200723,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy found" Philippines,PHL,20200723,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"I don't think it ever reached total confinement (so, probably it was 2T all along): most of the country is in GCQ which is not a very strict form of quarantine, whilst only the national capital region is under a stricter lockdown, MECQ, but not the strictest (ECQ). https://web.archive.org/web/20200803211150/https://pcoo.gov.ph/news_releases/metro-manila-put-under-stricter-mecq-for-two-weeks/" Philippines,PHL,20200723,E1: Income support,0,,"No new income support measures found and the one introduced in April is long gone. The one-off payment of 5000/8000 PHP to poor families was meant to last for the months of April and May." Philippines,PHL,20200723,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Relief mechanisms are in place for Banks to further provide relief to SME's, MSME'S and small businesses. However, there is no information available for debt relief on an individual-basis. http://archive.fo/sGZ1z" Philippines,PHL,20200723,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular briefings by the ministry https://www.covid19.gov.ph/ + news on government's reponses here: https://pcoo.gov.ph/news-releases" Philippines,PHL,20200723,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Good testing capacity, many asymptomatics are being tested, but through contact tracing, not because it is really generally available. http://web.archive.org/web/20200501000000*/https://theaseanpost.com/article/how-philippines-fighting-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200803221412/https://catholicphilly.com/2020/07/news/world-news/manila-bishop-tests-positive-for-covid-19-says-hes-asymptomatic/" Philippines,PHL,20200723,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The govt is trying to rely on contact tracing, but the actually implemented policy totally depends on Local Government Units (LGUs): ""On the other hand, the contact tracer (CT) program of the government, which is critical in breaking the “chains of transmission” of the COVID-19 virus, is still weak. As of 18 of June, there were 54,042 CTs nationwide who are part of the 3,397 local “contact tracing teams” (CTTs), but only 21,341 are trained CTs. According to the WHO, the ideal contact tracer to population ratio is 1:800 to fully cover the over 109 million Filipinos. In effect, the country needs another 135,000 CTs. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as lead agency of the government’s CT program, has proposed the hiring of around 50,000 CTs – as opposed to the estimated 82,537 CTs needed – to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF). It is expecting approval on its proposal soon to commence the hiring process. Though such an initiative is late in coming, it is still a much needed and welcome initiative."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200501000000*/https://theaseanpost.com/article/how-philippines-fighting-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200803220559/https://mb.com.ph/2020/08/02/barangay-contact-tracing-teams-pushed/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200803220658/https://mb.com.ph/2020/08/03/pma-ph-needs-to-strengthen-contact-tracing-efforts/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=b2bcb8c56aeb531b63e21031f28ed21053e4262e-1596492202-0-Ach4FQu1Fk7nX9hczC_wq4ca2-LSexYbfFyhre-kttVWOKC5Vcafiml5qJhg-KpV-lRzxFPa7EmLQzl0jyV6nBg6Xn3AM-WuLAuKx2GBGZrU5SxxQiYNb9TsY_F_a1LMvrhhj-mHzbpu1QaV6E_5RyPcrDLpFk4Na_acMg4uIbwEX7KZsVLiL_Yry6eZEZ8Ty8k1IVHQSzm9TPSHtm3mFH9TSTz3uJWy4DQm5yuQUX7nSsbu1mgqnUnDwSB-4dkd1JCLXxVHGB9fFxUi3tZzXdUi6QYJRosMauPRDUnFBZ2HxUgdrIyDv92AisOmDPbqAkrWF8svfSkTQM12ANMy7AVq0GzXDFKzQTk06YWkiz0pVhy-Rz8lgSDCZCm5bZzFqHvMOdeX5auAM5itzhQbRRC6LKmwRVnq8sEQHrwVgivN " Philippines,PHL,20200803,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No public transport allowed because of the imposition of the MECQ in Manila https://web.archive.org/web/20200803211839/https://mb.com.ph/2020/08/03/no-public-transport-allowed-under-mecq-dotr/" Philippines,PHL,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Following the declaration made by President Duterte on August 2nd, a Memorandum from the Executive Secretary announced that up until 11:59pm on 18 August, the National Capital Region and the provinces of Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan will be put under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from 4 August. See the memorandum here, archived: http://archive.vn/fX50v" Philippines,PHL,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of August 6th, financial service providers are allowed to operate at full operational capacity and employees of such providers are allowed full mobility in performance of their functions. See the updated resolution, archived: http://archive.vn/AkVX3" Philippines,PHL,20200809,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"According to the governmental inter-agency task force for the management of emerging infectious diseases, some areas were placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). This means that public transportation is not allowed. Shuttle services for employees of permitted offices or establishments, as well as point-to-point transport service, granted permission to operate by the government, with healthcare workers and other frontliners given priority. Refer to archived government meetings minute: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-update/IATFResolution75-A.pdf AND interpretation of quarantine restrictions from news agency Good News Pilipinas website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031041502/https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/updated-quarantine-guidelines-for-ecq-mecq-gcq-mgcq-in-the-philippines/ " Philippines,PHL,20200810,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 10 August, President Duterte announced in a public address that he wants the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assist in the government’s contact tracing efforts to stop the spread of the virus as they have the necessary resources to help local officials. See the news release, archived: http://archive.vn/K0NGN" Philippines,PHL,20200812,C1: School closing,3,1,"Despite calls for postponement, it still appears that 2020/21 school year will commence on August 24th as per the decision made by the Department of Education in mid-May (http://archive.vn/pn97H). However, what is notable is that the current enrolment rate is only around 83.1 percent the of last year’s figure of 27.7 million, which an education official states could result in the number of out-of-school-youth increasing to four million as a result of the pandemic. See the article here on CNN Philippines, archived: http://archive.vn/yi8SR However, it is noted in an article from the Philippine News Agency that the Department of Education has noted that only schools considered “low risk” the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) will have limited face-to-face classes, and that other “blended learning” will be incorporated. It has been announced by Malacañang (the Presidential Palace) that at least 50% of public schools in National Capital Region (NCR) will be converted into isolation centres for those infected with COVID-19. See the article on the Philippine News Agency website, archived: http://archive.vn/RsxUd" Philippines,PHL,20200815,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"“The NTF and the Department of the Interior and Local Government shall ensure that areas flagged for local action shall implement strict lockdown of areas in line with the Zoning Containment Strategy, strict enforcement of minimum health standards, and intensified tracing and quarantine of close contacts and isolation of confirmed cases,” the resolution read. http://web.archive.org/web/20200906185101if_/https://www.onenews.ph/list-areas-under-gcq-starting-aug-16" Philippines,PHL,20200815,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"There is no policy specifically on internal movement. However, many areas are under modified enhanced community quarantine, in which all persons are advised to stay at home except for accessing essential good sand services. Refer to archived government meetings minute: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-update/IATFResolution75-A.pdf AND interpretation of quarantine restrictions https://boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MECQ-Guidelines.pdf " Philippines,PHL,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"According to the governmental inter-agency task force for the management of emerging infectious diseases, some areas were placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). This means that mass gatherings are not allowed, and that only mass gatherings that are essential for the provision of government services or authorised humanitarian activities are permitted. Refer to archived government meetings minute: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-update/IATFResolution75-A.pdf AND interpretation of quarantine restrictions from news agency Good News Pilipinas website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031041502/https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/updated-quarantine-guidelines-for-ecq-mecq-gcq-mgcq-in-the-philippines/ " Philippines,PHL,20200819,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"'The National Capital Region (Metro Manila), Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal are subject to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) measures from 19 August. ' http://archive.fo/Ua86M" Philippines,PHL,20200825,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The Department of Education cited the need for more time to prepare, especially in areas placed under modified enhanced community quarantine this month in coming up with the decision."" See News Article, archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20200906183052if_/https://www.onenews.ph/from-aug-24-opening-of-classes-moved-to-oct-5" Philippines,PHL,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of August 6th, financial service providers are allowed to operate at full operational capacity and employees of such providers are allowed full mobility in performance of their functions. See the updated resolution, archived: http://archive.vn/AkVX3" Philippines,PHL,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"GCQ policy in place. 'The National Capital Region (Metro Manila), Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal are subject to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) measures from 19 August. ' http://archive.fo/Ua86M" Philippines,PHL,20200825,C8: International travel controls,2,," ""Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, PAL and the Philippine Government have issued precautionary measures, mandatory protocols and requirements for travelers. For passengers in international flights to the Philippines, please be guided on new arrival and quarantine procedures in Manila, Cebu, and Clark."" ""AT THE QUARANTINE HOTEL 16. Check in at your hotel and wait for the release of your test results, which are released in 24-48 hours. For those who tested negative, it will be sent to the e-mail address you have provided when you registered. If you filled out a Philippine mobile number during registration, you will also receive a text message (SMS) indicating that your test result is ready and has been sent to the e-mail address you have provided when you registered. The timings on release of test results are not definite and may be shortened or extended. In case you have onward connecting flights and are required to extend your stay, please call +632 8855-8888 as soon as possible for the rebooking of your connecting flights (subject to terms and conditions). 17. Your accommodation and food during your stay including fees due to required extensions will be at your own expense. Delivery of food and other essentials to your room are subject to the rules and regulations of the hotel. GOING HOME 18. If you test positive, the BOQ shall transfer you to a designated hospital for further medical management. If you test negative, you may obtain your BOQ medical certificate via the DOH-BOQ certificate page for clearance at your quarantine hotel. For a hard copy of your certificate, printing services will be available at your hotel. 19. Once you are cleared, you may contact your relatives to pick you up and bring you home. Further transportation shall be at your own expense. If you have an onward PAL flight, please ensure to pre-register and secure all travel and health documents required by your destination’s Local Government Unit (LGU). Click here for more information. 20. Once at home, please complete your 14-day quarantine/self-isolation."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200903033414/https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/ph/home/covid-19/arrivingintheph" Philippines,PHL,20200825,E1: Income support,0,,"No new income support measures found and the one introduced in April is long gone. The one-off payment of 5000/8000 PHP to poor families was meant to last for the months of April and May." Philippines,PHL,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular briefings by the ministry https://www.covid19.gov.ph/ + news on government's reponses here: https://pcoo.gov.ph/news-releases" Philippines,PHL,20200825,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing is available for anyone symptomatic. However, there is ongoing debate on the under-performance of COVID19 testings. http://web.archive.org/web/20200907174113/https://blogs.bmj.com/covid-19/2020/08/26/covid-19-testing-in-the-philippines-enhancing-testing-productivity/" Philippines,PHL,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 10 August, President Duterte announced in a public address that he wants the Philippine National Police (PNP) to assist in the government’s contact tracing efforts to stop the spread of the virus as they have the necessary resources to help local officials. See the news release, archived: http://archive.vn/K0NGN" Philippines,PHL,20200831,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"“The easing of restrictions is for the sake of our economy. It does not mean that we should also lower our guard. The threat of coronavirus infection is still there so we should always be alert and continue doing our mandate of protecting the public from virus transmission,” Eleazar said in a statement. http://web.archive.org/web/20200906184156/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1113917" Philippines,PHL,20200911,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Bayanihan 2 law was signed on 11 September 2020. In the law, emergency subsidy of P 5000-8000 were given to low income households in areas under granular lockdown. See the Republic Act No. 11494, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/09sep/20200911-RA-11494-RRD.pdf " Philippines,PHL,20200911,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Bayanihan 2 law was signed on 11 September 2020. In the law, all banks, financing companies, lending companies, real-estate developers, insurance companies, pre-need companies, and other private and public financial institutions are being directed to grant a one-time 60-day grace period for the payment of loans, including credit-card payments, falling due on or before December 31, 2020 without having to pay any interests, penalties and other charges. There is also a 30-day reprieve for the payment of water, electric, telecommunication and other utility bills in areas covered by the enhanced community quarantine and the modified enhanced community quarantine—without additional charges. See news agency Business Mirror website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031061542/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/09/28/more-on-the-bayanihan-2-law/ " Philippines,PHL,20200921,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change" Philippines,PHL,20200921,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No policy change found" Philippines,PHL,20200921,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy change found" Philippines,PHL,20200921,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Curfew in effect in different regions Face masks must be worn and hygiene standards are in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200927142031/https://ph.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Philippines,PHL,20200921,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Quarantine is required for 14 days in a government-controlled hotel/facility. Individuals granted permission to enter by the Philippine authorities must have a confirmed booking for at least two days at a hotel accredited by the Philippine Tourism and Health Agencies while waiting for their COVID-19 test results. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200927142031/https://ph.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Philippines,PHL,20200921,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201001191950if_/https://www.covid19.gov.ph/" Philippines,PHL,20200921,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200927142031/https://ph.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Philippines,PHL,20200921,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200927142031/https://ph.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Philippines,PHL,20200921,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200927142031/https://ph.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Philippines,PHL,20201001,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in policy until schools re-open on 5 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012171914/https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DO_s2020_030.pdf" Philippines,PHL,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy found." Philippines,PHL,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in policy found." Philippines,PHL,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines on 9 October 2020, a curfew is in place and ""[t]he timing for each curfew is set by the Local Governmental Unit (LGU) and varies by region."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201012193905/https://ph.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Philippines,PHL,20201001,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy found." Philippines,PHL,20201001,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy found." Philippines,PHL,20201001,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change found." Philippines,PHL,20201001,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy found." Philippines,PHL,20201001,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy found." Philippines,PHL,20201005,C1: School closing,3,0,"All educational institutions remain suspended in several locations that are implementing general community quarantine (GCQ), including Metro Manila. In areas that are under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), universities can conduct on-site activities with health protocols, while other educational institutions remain suspended with limited exceptions. See security website World Aware, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031040231/https://www.worldaware.com/critical-alert-philippines-enforcing-varying-community-quarantine-curbs-nationwide" Philippines,PHL,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Philippine government continues to mandate wearing of face masks in all areas and has said face masks may be store-bought or improvised. http://web.archive.org/web/20201022064020/https://ph.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Philippines,PHL,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On October 15, the Philippine government announced modifications to age-based stay-at-home restrictions allowing individuals between the ages of 15 and 65 to leave their homes. http://web.archive.org/web/20201022071430/https://pcoo.gov.ph/news_releases/inter-agency-task-force-for-the-management-of-emerging-infectious-diseases-resolution-no-79-dated-15-october-2020/" Philippines,PHL,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"According to the governmental inter-agency task force for the management of emerging infectious diseases, some areas were placed under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). This means that all persons are required to stay at home, with restricted movement allowed, and exceptions made for workers in offices or industries permitted to operate. Refer to archived government meetings minute: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-update/IATFResolution75-A.pdf AND interpretation of quarantine restrictions from news agency Good News Pilipinas website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031041502/https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/updated-quarantine-guidelines-for-ecq-mecq-gcq-mgcq-in-the-philippines/ " Philippines,PHL,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"According to the governmental inter-agency task force for the management of emerging infectious diseases, some areas were placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). This means that mass gatherings are not allowed, and that only mass gatherings that are essential for the provision of government services or authorised humanitarian activities are permitted. Refer to archived government meetings minute: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-update/IATFResolution75-A.pdf AND interpretation of quarantine restrictions from news agency Good News Pilipinas website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031041502/https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/updated-quarantine-guidelines-for-ecq-mecq-gcq-mgcq-in-the-philippines/ " Philippines,PHL,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to the governmental inter-agency task force for the management of emerging infectious diseases, some areas were placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). This means that all persons are required to stay at home, with exception for workers in offices or industries permitted to operate. Refer to archived government meetings minute: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-update/IATFResolution75-A.pdf AND interpretation of quarantine restrictions from news agency Good News Pilipinas website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031041502/https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/updated-quarantine-guidelines-for-ecq-mecq-gcq-mgcq-in-the-philippines/ " Philippines,PHL,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"COVID RT-PCR testing is available for suspect cases, individuals with travel history and exposure (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), and healthcare workers with possible exposure (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic). See department of health website, archived: eb.archive.org/web/20201031065751/https://www.doh.gov.ph/press-release/DOH-ISSUES-GUIDELINES-ON-EXPANDED-COVID-19-TESTING " Philippines,PHL,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As per the Department of Health Memorandum, No. 2020-0189, titled “Updated Guidelines on Contact Tracing of Close Contacts of Confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) cases, contact tracing is initiated for every reported confirmed COVID-19 case. See original document, https://www.doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health-update/dm2020-0189.pdf " Philippines,PHL,20201101,C1: School closing,3,0,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201101,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201101,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201101,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201101,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201101,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201101,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201101,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201101,E1: Income support,1,1,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201101,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201101,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes in policy. " Philippines,PHL,20201117,C1: School closing,3,0,"Filipino authorities have announced that some restrictions previously implemented in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been extended until at least November 30. Under the extension, the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) will now be in effect until November 30, in the National Capital Region, as well as in the Batangas (Calabarzon region) and Lanao del Sur (Bangsamoro Autonomous region) provinces. Additionally, Bacolod, Iloilo (Western Visayas region), Tacloban (Eastern Visayas region), and Iligan (North Mindanao region) will also continue to implement the GCQ. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123145341/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/394161/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-through-november-30-update-38" Philippines,PHL,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Filipino authorities have announced that some restrictions previously implemented in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been extended until at least November 30. Under the extension, the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) will now be in effect until November 30, in the National Capital Region, as well as in the Batangas (Calabarzon region) and Lanao del Sur (Bangsamoro Autonomous region) provinces. Additionally, Bacolod, Iloilo (Western Visayas region), Tacloban (Eastern Visayas region), and Iligan (North Mindanao region) will also continue to implement the GCQ. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123145341/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/394161/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-through-november-30-update-38" Philippines,PHL,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Filipino authorities have announced that some restrictions previously implemented in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been extended until at least November 30. Under the extension, the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) will now be in effect until November 30, in the National Capital Region, as well as in the Batangas (Calabarzon region) and Lanao del Sur (Bangsamoro Autonomous region) provinces. Additionally, Bacolod, Iloilo (Western Visayas region), Tacloban (Eastern Visayas region), and Iligan (North Mindanao region) will also continue to implement the GCQ. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123145341/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/394161/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-through-november-30-update-38" Philippines,PHL,20201117,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Some cities are imposing age restrictions on people permitted to leave their residence for non-essential reasons. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123151721/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines/coronavirus" Philippines,PHL,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Non-essential travel, including for tourist purposes, is now permitted between GCQ and MGCQ regions. Metro Manila is currently subject to a curfew from midnight-4am with the exception of Navotas City which has curfew hours of 8pm-4am. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123151721/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines/coronavirus" Philippines,PHL,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes." Philippines,PHL,20201117,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The wearing of face shields while on public transport is now mandatory. This includes but is not limited to trains, buses, jeepneys, taxis, boats and ships. The order also includes aeroplanes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123151721/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines/coronavirus" Philippines,PHL,20201124,C1: School closing,3,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201124,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201130,C1: School closing,3,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Filipino authorities announced on Monday, November 30, that the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) has been extended in several regions of the country until at least December 31, due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. The extension has been implemented in the provinces of Batangas (Calabarzon region) and Lanao del Sur (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region), as well as the cities of Davao (Davao region), Iloilo (Western Visayas region), Tacloban (Eastern Visayas region), and Iligan (Northern Mindanao region). Additionally, Davao del Norte province (Davao region) will also be placed under GCQ from Tuesday, December 1. Authorities announced that the rest of the country will remain under a modified GCQ. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207212655/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/405356/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-restriction-through-december-31-update-39" Philippines,PHL,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201130,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"A 00:00 - 04:00 (local time) curfew remains in place in Metro Manila while Navotas City will remain under the 20:00 - 04:00 curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207212655/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/405356/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-restriction-through-december-31-update-39" Philippines,PHL,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks remain mandatory on all public transport, including trains, busses, boats, and taxis. Additionally, Non-essential travel is now permitted between GCQ and MGCQ regions within the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207212655/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/405356/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-restriction-through-december-31-update-39" Philippines,PHL,20201130,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"The national government has determined the first 25 million Filipinos to be given a COVID-19 vaccine. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque presented a tally of these priority vaccine recipients during a press conference on Monday, December 7. Unclear when this comes into effect so coded as a 0 Here's what he presented: 1st priority - Frontline health workers: 1,762,994 Breakdown: 612,975 public and private health facilities, 602,982 public health workers and local government contact tracers, 414,640 barangay health workers and barangay emergency health response teams, 132,397 from DSWD, DepEd, DILG, BJMP, Bureau of Corrections 2nd priority - Indigent senior citizens: 3,789,874 3rd priority - Remaining senior citizens: 5,678,544 4th priority - Remaining indigent population: 12,911,193 5th priority - Uniformed personnel like from the military, police, Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection, CAFGU: 525,523 TOTAL: 24,668,128 https://web.archive.org/web/20201207220724/https://www.rappler.com/nation/covid-19-updates-philippines-december-2020" Philippines,PHL,20201208,C1: School closing,3,0,"Universities can conduct on-site activities with health protocols, while other educational institutions remain suspended, with limited exceptions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214093725/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/412986/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-measures-nationwide-through-dec-31-update-44" Philippines,PHL,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Companies can work on-site, though at-risk employees must telecommute. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214093725/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/412986/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-measures-nationwide-through-dec-31-update-44" Philippines,PHL,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Nonessential mass gatherings remain capped at 10 people, while religious congregations can occur with attendees occupying up to 30 percent of the venues' capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214093725/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/412986/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-measures-nationwide-through-dec-31-update-44" Philippines,PHL,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport can operate with distancing controls in place. Mass gatherings may occur at half of the venue capacity." Philippines,PHL,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Airlines, including AirAsia (AK), Cebgo (DG), Cebu Pacific (5J), and Philippine Airlines (PR), are operating domestic routes between several cities with health protocols in place; passengers must wear facemasks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214093725/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/412986/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-measures-nationwide-through-dec-31-update-44" Philippines,PHL,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Inbound foreign nationals must secure a quarantine facility and a COVID-19 testing provider before the trips and undergo two-week quarantine upon arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214093725/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/412986/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-measures-nationwide-through-dec-31-update-44" Philippines,PHL,20201208,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes. " Philippines,PHL,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1," Wearing facemasks is compulsory when in several public facilities, including workplaces, public transport vehicles, markets, shopping malls, and supermarkets. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214093725/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/412986/philippines-authorities-extend-covid-19-measures-nationwide-through-dec-31-update-44" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Monitoring and collecting of health declaration forms of arriving passengers at the Jacksons International Airport starting 27 January 2020; https://web.archive.org/web/20200619234457/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR2P2019n-CoV%282020-01-29%29.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200127,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"27th January Government Facebook Page. “As of today, Papua New Guinea has NO case of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). But we remain vigilant in monitoring our points of entry. We urge the public to be responsible in the information they share and avoid rumors and misinformation.Here are some tips on how you can protect yourself & reduce risk from coronavirus infection” https://web.archive.org/web/20200521101719/https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/posts/2700007350082306 " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200128,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The Jacksons International Airport is the priority point of entry under monitoring. Some of the measures in place are starting 28 January 2020. o Providing advisory to all arriving passengers through the airline announcement. o Screening and filling up of health declaration forms of all arriving passengers. o Screening of passengers and requiring medical clearance before they board the aircraft in Hong Kong, Singapore and Manila. o A Health Desk is operational at the Jacksons International Airport. Health staff are positioned as soon as passengers disembark (before Customs) and they also check travellers with history of travel to Wuhan, China. o Protocol for isolation and quarantine of patients is being drafted. o Advisory to airlines operators for measures in case a passenger gets sick on board an aircraft. AND People on ships at international ports to be screened for COVID-19: https://web.archive.org/web/20200619234710/https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/posts/2701616143254760; https://web.archive.org/web/20200619234457/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR2P2019n-CoV%282020-01-29%29.pdf " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On 29th January, 2020 PNG issued its second report on Papua New Guinea situation update which mentions no restrictions on gatherings https://web.archive.org/web/20200619233039/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200129,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on entry of people who have been in Wuhan. People who have been in China in past 14 days require medical certification that they do not have COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619234907/https://ica.gov.pg/uploads/media/public_notice_1577386-refusal-of-entry-for-travellers-from-the-asian-ports2.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Papua New Guinea late on Tuesday announced it would ban travellers from ""Asian countries"", with the health department conceding that it would struggle to cope if there was a local outbreak of the coronavirus. It also said citizens and residents returning from ""Asian countries"" would be quarantined for two weeks, and the land border with Indonesia would also be closed. This measure took effect January 30th; https://web.archive.org/web/20200223033042/https://www.abc.net.au/radio-australia/programs/pacificbeat/png-steps-up-response-to-coronavirus-outbreak/11908988; https://web.archive.org/web/20200620000155/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/408402/pacific-countries-already-hard-hit-by-epidemics-take-extreme-coronavirus-measures" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200130,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Public signage at airport, as seen in Health Department Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/posts/2707177659365275?__tn__=-R" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200131,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On 31st January, 2020 issued updated report but it does not mention of restriction on gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628224507/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR3P2019n-CoV(2020-01-31).pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Health Department tries to crowd source contact with telecommunication companies to help with sending text messages about coronavirus prevention. See this Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/posts/2708217102594664?__tn__=-R. Media release from Health Minister about WHO declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern: https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/posts/2708030662613308?__tn__=K-R" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200131,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Preparedness measures have started to be implemented, including screening of passengers at Jacksons International Airport, surveillance and contact tracing, preparation for the transport and isolation of suspected cases, training of clinicians and laboratory testing. https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wpro---documents/countries/papua-new-guinea/png-situation-report-03-on-covid-19-(2020-01-31)-final.pdf?sfvrsn=1ca7d411_2 " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200201,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Public health advice via Facebook page of PNG Health Department: https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/posts/2710157202400654?__tn__=-R" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200207,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Health Minister's media statement about minimising COVID-19 risk: https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/photos/a.1838912906191759/2723429207740120/?type=3&theater" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200211,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The new report issued on 11th February, which only mentions about avoiding contact with people having symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619233039/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200214,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On 14th February, an updated report was issued which mentions no restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619233039/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200214,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On February 14, the Minister for Health and HIV/AIDS Hon. Jelta Wong issued a declaration (based on Quarantine Act, 1953 and Public Health Act, 1973) denying entry into Papua New Guinea all persons who have travelled to mainland China (Designated Region) unless they have spent 14 consecutive days in a country outside of the designated region. https://web.archive.org/web/20200620000007/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR7PCOVID-19(2020-02-14).pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200219,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Deparment of Health sharing WHO advice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/posts/2748693781880329?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAmujvfBrH129Urxioo9IolVtL8QvlIPlpzjKgx2ods41owfebK9SCyK8VIKmWxqEN6650d-q5t-dWiyCzcCp-lTLHVHOU6VL7hLYS_wHEksOc2Et9eRuiXKVbW2R5p1FUZVUi-BN6Gkldya7qgt54etyaj6IJiTjHOVpfJr19DGkTo-3MAByjd5ts02gOb6vBq6nJEPWgbnTh1mPhcThde7z8paveQkwyNsBIH_mruj-Nw66zVqUUIpW5X79S3mgTR8EWCSrEz2Y1I8Gvl4j--kisCN8mPrLMQPIhrQHo_xjaTkgN-t7OzSOENufPrKBL_yRUMySI3FxcjjYYs-lOq&__tn__=-R" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200222,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Department of Health dispelling rumours about COVID-19 cases via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/posts/2753216258094748?__xts__[0]=68.ARBPvf_n3tEZMr7EWkoW9uD7QoH12QTnYrl7aHlgjXVbyX6IIYcciSVOizTHdYTelN0yIuLk-luwlmNoNaaamhRimIMdRsvzOKlJ8S3Fx1wIgsYdbx21DJqPWfV5RY-HTrgyPbpmsM5ZDQHTNiILla7BiD_mzN9l_FTphZmtU1Kr2VwDeAyX2DuIC7SST2semlrPDVwI_AmwnTUNBzdWUfbzjk-aN-kWohdVYDoxuE2mMjfBam-3I3yioEpZnSJlnAvZvlqkZhshRueNQwR-R9obZhcWBU5eEG4fa0_h2v8LMHOFp7QThwd88FUyCE5wPqSi2xR6CCI0GG2GlWWmwJULoZ5w&__tn__=-R" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200225,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No mention of restrictions in updated report issued on 25th Feburary, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619233039/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200228,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No mention of restriction in updated report issued on 28th February, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200619233039/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200301,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Public health advice via Facebook page of PNG Health Department: https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/posts/2769675303115510?__tn__=-R" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200312,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Public health messaging via Facebook page of Minister for Health & HIV/AIDS, Jelta Wong: https://www.facebook.com/jeltawongmp/posts/608947309692010?__tn__=-R and Department of Health's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/posts/2793143067435400?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBCxyaXQc8gaVZZEB5Q1xTElsso57JA3FzI8nZ7gsNmEcQ4ZWw64AW6x6nYgziI5ugrZs0MixUQRuF2ImZjWCpCkz1N3Kp-6wdoUvI9Shib08KXuYqqDdNnwFen44oKtDd6QUdK4HCF491lQs7JLkba6aPETYEqoPwkEPv1bXEm5FcCPm_TV9jScaGI-2kMftAcDdA_1Ze-B5XNVEy8prb9CYQvVVNFNAXtfmuUFbxbD6Dquc1Udc2Cyj8tPVS9LdnMtPDhNZXZl39RENE39PTj9SFE4jyhEi3P_K1Ts3kwQ1ImX-hTxwpRRiLgVc-wX2pzd-UxewkGalYx5i50h6wPCD6n&__tn__=-R" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"It does not mention about any restrictions in new report issued on 13th March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619233039/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200314,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The state of emergency was announced on 23rd March which was extended on 2nd April.But there is no requirement to stay at home link :https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1file:///Users/zilehuma/Downloads/PNGCOVID-19HSR15(2020-04-04)%20(3).pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200319,C8: International travel controls,3,,"National airline ceases carrying passengers on inbound flights: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620000105/http://www.looppng.com/business/air-niugini-bans-international-passengers-90818" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200320,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Immediate ban was announced on gathering of more than 100 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430171020/http://www.looppng.com/png-news/immediate-ban-%E2%80%98gatherings-over-100-persons%E2%80%99-90849" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200321,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Quote: ""As of March 21, all inbound international travel to Papua New Guinea is restricted, with specific and case-by-case exceptions for crew, diplomats, health workers, and other critical personnel."" ""As of March March 23, all domestic air travel within Papua New Guinea is prohibited."" Link: https://pg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1,"PM Statement (8): Education and Higher Education departments ordered to move up school holidays to the 23rd of March, with the next 14 days being school holidays. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503221724/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Official%20Statement%20from%20PM%20-%20220320.pdf.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Among other things, the SOE gives the government the power to control the movement of people, vehicles, and goods; maintain and regulate transport; and regulate or prohibit use of public roads. The emergency lockdown, which prevents the movement of people between provinces and puts restrictions on international flights, will only last for 14 days, subject to an extension of another 14 days. All schools and universities have shut for two weeks starting on 23 March. https://devpolicy.org/covid-19-the-situation-so-far-and-challenges-for-png-20200327/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"With the shutdown ordered by the prime minister starting on March 24, all non-essential workers of businesses and public institutions are ordered to stay home for 14 days. However, since this is not necessarily a closure of all non-essential *workplaces* (In fact, department heads are specifically adressed and it is implied that they should go to work), coded as 2G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200503221724/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Official%20Statement%20from%20PM%20-%20220320.pdf.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200324,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The detailed notes for the lockdown procedures note that ""- All spreading false rumours and organising public gatherings will be charged appropriately."" Therefore, this is coded as 2G. https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/PM'S COVID-19-SOE UPDATE 2 -230320.pdfn (not archivable)" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200324,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Quote: ""Mr Marape said as part of the state of emergency all domestic flights in the country would be grounded from tomorrow and all public transportation on the country's roads are asked to cease operations."" Link: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/412357/coronavirus-png-announces-lockdown-solomons-closes-border-to-non-citizens Lockdown extended (Link): https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329111/papua-new-guinea-nationwide-state-of-emergency-due-to-covid-19-extended-through-june-1-update-3 " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"PM announces ban on people moving between provinces: ""We direct that as of Tuesday 24th March 2020, no Public transportation of people and no movement from one province to another for a 14 day period. Only approved cargo and medicine and police /military personal will be moving."" Also, ""No border crossing by foot or canoe and police /army presence in border areas will be stepped up."" And ""Following on our stop of incoming international flights, we now stopping all domestic flights for the next 14 days starting on Tuesday this week."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503221724/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Official%20Statement%20from%20PM%20-%20220320.pdf.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Among other things, the SOE gives the government the power to control the movement of people, vehicles, and goods; maintain and regulate transport; and regulate or prohibit use of public roads. The emergency lockdown, which prevents the movement of people between provinces and puts restrictions on international flights, will only last for 14 days, subject to an extension of another 14 days. All schools and universities have shut for two weeks starting on 23 March. Non-essential services are shut, including most government departments, the courts and small businesses. The only exceptions are essential services such as banks, hospitals and shopping malls. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628161959/https://devpolicy.org/covid-19-the-situation-so-far-and-challenges-for-png-20200327/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200327,H2: Testing policy,1,,"People who came into contact with the country's only known case were tested, but there is a shortage of test kits https://web.archive.org/web/20200521102331/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/412653/png-faced-with-limited-number-of-covid-testing-kits " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200331,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"From 24th March people are prohibited from travelling from one province to another for a 14 day period (until 7th April) See Archived PM statement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503221724/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Official%20Statement%20from%20PM%20-%20220320.pdf.pdf " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Prudential requirements will be relaxed to cover the three months’ loan repayment holiday, namely the Prudential Standards relating to asset quality, capital adequacy and loan loss provisioning. All banks have agreed to a 3-month loan repayment moratorium. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628235932/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/papua-new-guinea-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html; https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/01-04-2020/01042020_BPNG%20Public%20Notice.pdf (not archivable) https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/03-04-2020/PMs%2520statement%2520to%2520Parliament%25202%2520april.pdf (not archivable) " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200402,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"National Emergency Order 2, which took effect on 2/4/20, stipulated that gambling venues, night clubs and sporting venues were to close for the duration of the national emergency. It ordered that ""essential services"" remain open, including supermarkets, telecommunication providers, fuel stations, health services, banks, manufacturers and more. All other service providers were ordered to implement safe work practices. Since this order states that workers are allowed to stay home if they are non-essential, but doesn't require the shuttering of workplaces per se, coded as 2G. Archived order: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518220154/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/02-04-2020/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.2%20Business%20Operations%20&%20Socila%20Gatherings.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200402,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Ban on gatherings of over 100 people stipulated in this order from 2/4/20, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518220154/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/02-04-2020/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.2%20Business%20Operations%20&%20Socila%20Gatherings.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200402,E1: Income support,0,,"The government made an announcement on 2nd April regarding provision of financial support to the employees who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 from superannuation funds. However, there is no information available in terms of its implementation so far and how eligible individuals can apply for this support. https://postcourier.com.pg/superfunds-official-response-still-unknown/ " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200402,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Commercial banks agreed to provide loan repayment holidays to affected households and businesses for three months (a package estimated at PGK 600 million). See World Bank PNG Economic Update, archived https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/png/publication/papua-new-guinea-in-the-time-of-covid-19---from-relief-to-recovery" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200404,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Referring to point 3 in PM's statement on 20th March: Declare a State of Emergency starting 24th March, and Point 5 refers to lockdown, and hence there will not be any events, by default. ttps://web.archive.org/web/20200503221724/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Official%20Statement%20from%20PM%20-%20220320.pdf.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200407,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"National Emergency Order 9, that came into effect 7/4/20, stipulated that 25-30-seater public transport may continue to operate during the national emergency with a maximum of 15 passengers; all other public transport may operate provided each vehicle/vessel has 5 fewer passengers than its usual capacity; licensed taxis can operate with maximum 2 passengers. Archived order: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518215047/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/07-04-2020/SOE%20Order/Emergency%20Orders%209.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200407,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The general lockdown was lifted on April 06 after 14 days. However, Papua New Guinea (PNG) registered a second positive case of COVID-19 on Monday, which triggered a lockdown of the entire East New Britain (ENB) province where the patient was registered. As a result of the discovery of the second patient , the Controller has issued directives to: * Lockdown of the entire East New Britain Province for the next 21 Days. * Restrict commercial flights and shipping in and out of East New Britain with exception of cargoes and medical/health personnel only. * Mount road blocks between East and West New Britain Provinces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628165453/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/04/08/controller-manning-issues-11-emergency-orders-to-assist-government-response-to-covid-19/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200628165430/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/07/c_138954263.htm" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200408,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the document uploaded on 12th April, 2020 on website of Health Department, the schools will remain closed until 27th April, 2020. Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503220249/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR16PCOVID-19%282020-04-12%29.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"National Emergency Order #13 enforces a nighttime curfew (8pm-6am) with very few exceptions in all areas with a positive test, starting on Apr 8. Currently, two provinces affected. https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/10-04-2020/National%20Emergency%20Orders%20No.13.pdf (not archivable)" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In regards to opening up of our domestic travel destinations, it is a gradual process as we ensure all ports and airlines have taken necessary precautions to eliminate the potential of spreading COVID 19. Apart from the ports of Lae, Hagen, Madang and Port Moresby all other ports are cleared to operate throughout the course of THIS Week. This is with the strict exception to Wewak, Vanimo, Daru, Kiunga, and Tabubil , and Tokua. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628163036/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/04/07/domestic-travel-destinations/ The PDF document (12th April, 2020) mentions about targeted movement , fixing number of passengers in buses, prohibiting some ships from some places, restricted domestic flight: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628162836/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR16PCOVID-19(2020-04-12).pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200408,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"This document uploaded on 12th April on website of Ministry of health mentions about comprehensive public awareness campaigns https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200408,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The PDF document mentions about symptomatic testing. The document uploaded on 12th April can be found on this link of Ministry of Health of PNG. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200409,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Churches and places of worship have been asked to minimize numbers to no more than 50 per service depending on the size of the worship. However, I am pleased to note that various churches have taken initiative be delivering their sermons over the various radio stations so that their congregations can continue to worship together but in their own homes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628170902/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/04/10/emergency-orders-issued-to-protect-png-from-covid-19/ This link mentions that national parliament extended state of emergency on 2nd April for two months, banning all ""mass gatherings"", among other things. Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503220249/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR16PCOVID-19%282020-04-12%29.pdf " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200409,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Churches and places of worship have been asked to minimize numbers to no more than 50 per service depending on the size of the worship. However, I am pleased to note that various churches have taken initiative be delivering their sermons over the various radio stations so that their congregations can continue to worship together but in their own homes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628170902/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/04/10/emergency-orders-issued-to-protect-png-from-covid-19/ " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200409,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"THE CONTROLLER of the COVID-19 State of Emergency and Police Commissioner, David Manning, has issued an emergency order to all public transport operators to stop operating within Papua New Guinea during the Easter long weekend. This order follows a sequence of emergency orders aimed at heightening the level of safety and security measures around the country following the second confirmed COVID-19 case in the county on Monday 2 , April 2020. He said, “No public transport is to operate within Papua New Guinea from 11:59pm on Thursday 9 April 2020 until 6am on Tuesday 14, April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628170354/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/04/09/controller-orders-public-transport-to-stop-during-easter/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200409,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"All provinces with the exception of Western province Sandaun and East Sepik and now East New Britain will continue to remain lock down and all the other provinces are free for the general public to move around. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628165914/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/04/08/update-from-the-controller-of-state-of-emergency-mr-david-manning/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200414,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"This order follows a sequence of emergency orders aimed at heightening the level of safety and security measures around the country following the second confirmed COVID-19 case in the county on Monday 2 , April 2020. He said, “No public transport is to operate within Papua New Guinea from 11:59pm on Thursday 9 April 2020 until 6am on Tuesday 14, April 2020. Since the majority of April 14th therefore saw public transport operating, downgraded to 1G starting on April 14. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628170354/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/04/09/controller-orders-public-transport-to-stop-during-easter/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200416,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the document uploaded (on 12th April) on the website of the health ministry, the schools will remain closed till 27th April. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503220249/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR16PCOVID-19%282020-04-12%29.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200416,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As per Emergency Order #16, all venues providing services such as religious services (including chruches), social clubs or sports are ordered to shut down (#13 in the source). https://web.archive.org/web/20200609043939/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/16-04-2020/NCD%20and%20Western%20Confirmed%20Case%20EO.pdf " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200416,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Emergency Order #16 limits gatherings in the Capital, Central Province and Western Province to 4. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609043939/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/16-04-2020/NCD%20and%20Western%20Confirmed%20Case%20EO.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200416,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Emergency Order #16 bans public transport in the Capital District, Central Province and Western Province. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609043939/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/16-04-2020/NCD%20and%20Western%20Confirmed%20Case%20EO.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200416,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"This document uploaded on 12th April on the website of Ministry of health mentions about comprehensive public awareness campaigns Link: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200416,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The news in Guardian mention Health Minister statement ""After we receive a call we send a response team out to the area, they take a swab and then we send it off to the labs "". This shows that anyone having symptoms is being tested. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/30/papua-new-guinea-png-health-minister-covid-19-coronavirus-ppe" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200417,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"PM of PNG Marape said work colleagues of the Port Moresby case were being tested for the virus and rapid response teams were in Western Province doing contact tracing from the cases . This shows contact tracing exists.there.https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6728062/png-coronavirus-cases-now-at-seven/?cs=14264" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"8pm-am https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/16-04-2020/NCD%20and%20Western%20Confirmed%20Case%20EO.pdf https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/16-04-2020/NCD%20and%20Western%20Confirmed%20Case%20EO.pdf " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic flights within PNG are prohibited https://web.archive.org/web/20200521101100/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/16-04-2020/NCD%20and%20Western%20Confirmed%20Case%20EO.pdf " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200425,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some exceptions like public transport, restaurants are opened https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/16-04-2020/NCD%20and%20Western%20Confirmed%20Case%20EO.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200425,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Some exceptions like place of local worships are opened with precautions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628230315/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/16-04-2020/NCD%20and%20Western%20Confirmed%20Case%20EO.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200425,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Restaurants , local places of worships and public transport is opened so there is no total confinementThe curfew within NCD, Central and Western Province will be amended to 10pm to 5am. https://web.archive.org/save/https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/16-04-2020/NCD%20and%20Western%20Confirmed%20Case%20EO.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200425,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"National Emergency Order #22 bans travel to and from the Western and Sandaun Provinces, starting on Apr 25; https://web.archive.org/web/20200628173617/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/26-04-2020/EO%2022%20International%20and%20Domestic%20Travel.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200425,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Health Department notice detailing quarantine rules that apply from 25 April: ""Continued restrictions on all incoming international flights, with enhanced compliance for quarantine: (1) For PNG Citizens and Permanent Residents returning to PNG by aircraft, there are designated hotels for quarantine in Port Moresby at the individual’s cost, in addition to the designated facility provided by the Government’s; (2) All non-PNG Citizens and non Permanent Residents returning to PNG by aircraft must be quarantined at a designated hotel in Port Moresby at the individual’s cost; and (3) Foreign diplomats travelling on diplomatic travel document or diplomatic passport must self-quarantine at an appropriate residence, non-adherence shall be declared a persona non grata."" Archived statement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200516225342/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR19PCOVID-19(2020-05-03).pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Air Niugini’s domestic flights are now open for domestic travel to all airports in PNG except for the eight airports of Daru, Kiunga, Wewak, Vanimo, Tabubil, Lihir, Buka and Kieta. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521100610/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/04/26/updated-domestic-air-travel-requirements/ " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200427,C1: School closing,2,1,"PM statement ;Universities throughout the country will resume classes next Monday 27 April 2020, while primary and secondary schools will begin classes, on Monday 4 May on a trial basis. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628142536/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/04/24/prime-minister-announces-resumption-of-universities-and-schools/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200427,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"National Emergency Orders number 16 and 17, issued 16/4/20 and 17/4/20 respectively, stipulate curfews for the residents of National Capital District and Western Province. The overnight curfew (initially 8pm-6am, changed to 9pm-6am) is said to apply until 30/4/20 unless extended by the Emergency Controller. Archived order 16: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518212334/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/16-04-2020/NCD%20and%20Western%20Confirmed%20Case%20EO.pdf Archived order 17: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518212343/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/19-04-2020/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.17%20-%20Amend%20curfew.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200428,H3: Contact tracing,2,," ""We continue to carry out contact tracing of persons of interests of the 7 cases in East New Britain. Western province , National Capital District and Eastern Highlands.As of today, we have identified and collected 745 contacts of the National Capital District case.In addition we have collected 584 samples of two confirmed cases in East New Britain and 246 in Western Province"".https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/04/28/deputy-controller-acting-secretary-for-health-dr-paison-dakulala-statement/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200429,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"National Emergency Order 29, issued 29/4/20, stipulates restrictions for Western Province. The restrictions are to apply until the end of the national emergency. There is a ban on gatherings of more than 4 people in public places. Customary gatherings also restricted to a maximum of 4. Archived statement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518203737/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/May%202020/01052020/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.%2029-Western%20Province-Restrictions.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200429,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"National Emergency Order 29 of 29/4/20 stipulates that residents of Western Province must adhere to a curfew between 10pm and 5am. National Emergency Order 27 of 29/4/20 stipulates that residents of East New Britain Province must also adhere to a curfew between 10pm and 5am. These curfews are to continue until the end of the national emergency, unless repealed by the Emergency Controller. Note, these curfews are in addition to curfews for residents of the National Capital District and Western Province, that were announced on 16 and 17 April and scheduled to finish on 30 April. Archived statement 29: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518203737/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/May%202020/01052020/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.%2029-Western%20Province-Restrictions.pdf Archived statement 27: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518205008/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/May%202020/01052020/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.%2027-ENB%20Provincial%20Restrictions.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200501,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Emergency orders #27, 28, and 29 make no mention of public transport, therefore it is assumed that regulation went back to a 1G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200518204713/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/May%202020/01052020/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.%2028-NCD%26CentralProvince-Restrictions.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518205008/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/May%202020/01052020/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.%2027-ENB%20Provincial%20Restrictions.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518203737/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/May%202020/01052020/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.%2029-Western%20Province-Restrictions.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"National Emergency Order number 25, effective from 25/4/20, stipulates no persons may travel to or from Western Province, Sanduan Province, or East Sepik Province, except those from an authorised list. No flights are to operate to/from these provinces, nor movement of cargo. Flights to/from airports in other provinces are allowed. Archived statement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518210732/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/26-04-2020/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.25-Internation%20and%20Domestic%20travel.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200501,H2: Testing policy,2,,"National Emergency Order 32 of 1/5/20 stipulates the approved equipment that can be used to test for COVID-19. Archived statement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518202935/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/SOE%20Orders/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.32-Testing%20machines.pdf National Emergency Order 30 of 1/5/20 stipulates that no COVID-19 test results shall be released by any person or organisation without the express written authorisation of the Emergency Controller. Archived statement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518203322/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/SOE%20Orders/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.30-COVID-19%20Testing%20Restriction.PDF" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The statement of Deputy Controller and acting secretary of health ""We have tested more than 500 contacts of the two positive cases in the East New Britain Province. We have traced and tested 746 contacts of the NCD Index case, which I along with the Prime Minister, cabinet ministers and the Controller were part of the stathttps://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/05/02/update-on-pngs-covid-19-response/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200504,C1: School closing,1,1,"Health Department document: ""On 22 April, SOE Controller announced that the Universities and tertiary education resume on 27 April, Monday, and Primary and secondary schools resume on 4 May 2020."" (p.6) Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200516225342/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR19PCOVID-19(2020-05-03).pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200607025749/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/28042020/Secretary%20Circular%20Instruction%205%20of%202020.pdf.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200504,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"“Students in Papua New Guinea head back to school today [May 4th], after being closed for five weeks because of the government's coronavirus restrictions.” “PNG's Education Department has ordered schools across the country to follow a strict list of rules as they reopen. Teachers and students are to wear masks at all times, if anyone feels at all sick, with things like a runny nose or cough, they're being told not to come to school.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012205844/https://www.abc.net.au/radio-australia/programs/pacificbeat/some-anxiety-as-png-kids-go-back-to-school/12210908" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200506,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"All vehicles are required to limit passengers to 5 less than the maximum carrying capacity during the State of Emergency. Given the prevailance of minibusses and similar forms of transport, 1G is continued to be coded. https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/May%202020/05052020/Emergency%20Direction%20-%20Public%20Transport%20%20.pdf (not archivable)" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200506,H2: Testing policy,2,,"National Emergency Order 33 of 6/5/20 stipulates that only four authorised organisations can provide COVID-19 testing until the end of the national emergency. Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518202651/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/SOE%20Orders/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.33-COVID-19%20Testing.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200513,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"National Emergency Order 25 of 13/5/20: ""Flights to and from all airports are allowed, except as directed by the Controller."" Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518201628/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Emergency%20Order/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.35-Lifting%20Flight%20Restrictions.pdf [NB: This appears to refer to domestic flights, as the PNG border is still closed to foreign travellers.]" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200519,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"I guess that the previous coder confused T with G? T refers to the fact that the measures are applicable only to some geographical part of the country. Basically no new measures were taken since 29 April, when the state of emergency was extended, and no news since 3 May, when the last MoH report was published. Update 26 May: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528234121/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/417522/png-authorities-worried-about-covid-19-situation-in-west-papua" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200519,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Restrictions on internal movement were lifted on 13 May as stated by the previous coder, but the actual reason is the revoking of paragraph 18 of the order no. 25 which states that people are barred from travelling to and from the Western, Sandaun & East Sepik provinces." Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200519,H2: Testing policy,2,,"National Emergency Order 37: Anyone hospitalised or displaying severe respiratory disease must be tested in the first 24h. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528235922/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Emergency%20Order/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.%2037-COVID%2019%20Surveillance%20%26%20Testing.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200519,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Not totally sure if this is limited or comprehensive contact tracing: only 8 new cases have been detected in PNG, and there was probably contact tracing for these few cases, but it is also true that there are very few tests conducted. National Emergency Order 37: Where clusters are detected, authorities should test 5-10 people who have been visiting the affected place (church, village, etc.) https://web.archive.org/web/20200528235922/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Emergency%20Order/National%20Emergency%20Order%20No.%2037-COVID%2019%20Surveillance%20%26%20Testing.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Nationwide ban on gatherings above 100 still in place / reaffirmed by Emergency Order #2 (Emergency orders numbering was restarted on June 2nd). Certain other events are banned and sport gatherings are limited to 10 people (constituting a 3G); https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/SOE%20Orders/New%20Orders/Emergency%20Order%20No.2-Business%26Social%20Final-02.06.20.pdf (not archivable)" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Domestic travel not limited as of Jun 02, as per Emergency Order #2. https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/SOE%20Orders/New%20Orders/Emergency%20Order%20No.3-International%26Domestic%20Travel-Amended-05.06.20.pdf (not archivable)" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200623,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Licensed nightclubs, bookmakers and gambling venues may only operate on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628121609/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/New%20Measures/New%20Pandemic%20Measures-1-8-22.06.20.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"An immediate ban on gatherings of over 100 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628121609/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/New%20Measures/New%20Pandemic%20Measures-1-8-22.06.20.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200628121609/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/New%20Measures/New%20Pandemic%20Measures-1-8-22.06.20.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200709,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On June 22th the Office of the comproller has revoked All meseares issued under the national pandemic act. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628121609/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/New%20Measures/New%20Pandemic%20Measures-1-8-22.06.20.pdf " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200709,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On an announcenment on May 4th, from May 6th, all form pof public transpotation are adhere to the social distancing requirements, vehicles should carry 5 less passengers than their licensed capacity. https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/May%202020/05052020/Emergency%20Direction%20-%20Public%20Transport%20%20.pdf (not archivable) " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200709,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On June 22th the Office of the comproller has revoked All meseares issued under the national pandemic act. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628121609/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/New%20Measures/New%20Pandemic%20Measures-1-8-22.06.20.pdf " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200709,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the announcement of the controller on June 5th, internal travel by foot, vehicle and wessel between provides shall not be restricted except for special cases http://web.archive.org/web/20200716205212/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/SOE%20Orders/New%20Orders/Emergency%20Order%20No.3-International%26Domestic%20Travel-Amended-05.06.20.pdf " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200709,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The office of Controller communicated on May 17th that individual travellers can enter Papua New Guinea if they have a written exemption from the Controller and have tested negative for COVID-19 within a 7 day period prior to arrival. International visitors should apply for the exemption, anyone arriving must self-isolate in a government approved hotel for 14 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716205347/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/May%202020/12052020/Quarantine%20Instructions%20International%20Travellers%202-11.05.20.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200709,E1: Income support,1,1,"On April 2, the PNG government announced a K5.6 billion economic stimulus package in the parliament. The government has announced K600 million credit line to support businesses and individuals in coordination with the banks and financial institutions, and K500 million support from superannuation savings to employees affected by the economic slowdown. Moreover, the government has allocated K500 million more to support health, security and economic sector. A supplementary budget to accommodate the extra health spending and cut in low priority expenditure which will be tabled in the parliament in July. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716184528/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200709,H2: Testing policy,2,,"To detect COVID-19 cases, the National Department of Health and NCC have issued enhanced testing guidance. All suspected COVID-19 cases must have sample collected and tested for COVID-19. These include any inpatient or outpatient pneumonia or SARI case. In addition, health facilities are being requested to collect at least 10 samples a day not only from suspected COVID-19 cases but from people presenting with influenza like illness or simple cough. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716212108/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wpro---documents/countries/papua-new-guinea/covid-19/png-covid-19-health-situation-report-29.pdf?sfvrsn=d181bbe7_2 " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200709,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On 10 July, the total number of persons in quarantine (PIQs) is 248. Unfortunately, daily monitoring by NCC monitors was halted as they were on strike due to unpaid salaries. From 3 to 9 July, the average national daily COVID-19 surveillance reporting rate is only at 56%. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716212108/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wpro---documents/countries/papua-new-guinea/covid-19/png-covid-19-health-situation-report-29.pdf?sfvrsn=d181bbe7_2 " Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200716,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The document “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Situation Report #30” uploaded to the Ministry of Health website on July 19th notes on page 6 that the Rapid Response Team of the National Capital District (NCD) started contact tracing on 16 July 2020 for 5 cases of COVID-19 in Port Moresby. 37 samples of immediate contacts of those infected have been collected, and the contacts are in quarantine. Investigation is ongoing. See the report under “Health Situation Report” on the Ministry of Health website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727110235/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1 (requires download)." Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200717,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On July 17th 2020, Prime Minister Hon James Marape launched the “Niupela Pasin” (New Way) communications strategy which is a “collection of information products that communicate the new normal of healthy behaviours for: individuals, families and communities; places of worship; health facilities; businesses, markets and shops; workplaces, banks and pharmacies; transportation; and, National Control Centre and other responders.” This information can be found on page 7 (under ""Communication, Community Engagement and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (Social Measures) – NIUPELA PASIN"") of the “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Health Situation Report #30” uploaded to the Ministry of Health website on July 19th. See the report under “Health Situation Report” on the Ministry of Health website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727110235/https://www.health.gov.pg/subindex.php?news=1 (requires download)" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200727,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A document released on 27 July 2020 by Commissioner David Manning revokes all previous measures issued under the National Pandemic Act 2020. New measures also released on 27 July 2020 - although not to be actioned until specified dates - will be applicable to all parts of Papua New Guinea according to ""provincial coordination measures"" unless stipulated otherwise. See the National Pandemic Measures No. 1, ""Revocation of All Previous Measures"", archived: http://archive.vn/gq6hO A new targeted measure to come into effect on 28 July 2020: http://archive.vn/E6IxU" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200727,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"A document released on 27 July 2020 by Commissioner David Manning revokes all previous measures issued under the National Pandemic Act 2020. New measures also released on 27 July 2020 - although not to be actioned until specified dates - will be applicable to all parts of Papua New Guinea according to ""provincial coordination measures"" unless stipulated otherwise. See the National Pandemic Measures No. 1, ""Revocation of All Previous Measures"", archived: http://archive.vn/gq6hO A new targeted measure to come into effect on 29 July 2020: http://archive.vn/MLBDj" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200727,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"A document released on 27 July 2020 by Commissioner David Manning revokes all previous measures issued under the National Pandemic Act 2020. New measures also released on 27 July 2020 - although not to be actioned until specified dates - will be applicable to all parts of Papua New Guinea according to ""provincial coordination measures"" unless stipulated otherwise. See the National Pandemic Measures No. 1, ""Revocation of All Previous Measures"", archived: http://archive.vn/gq6hO A new targeted measure to come into effect on 28 July 2020: http://archive.vn/P14s1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200727,C8: International travel controls,2,,"A document released on 27 July 2020 by Commissioner David Manning revokes all previous measures issued under the National Pandemic Act 2020. New measures also released on 27 July 2020 - although not to be actioned until specified dates - will be applicable to all parts of Papua New Guinea according to ""provincial coordination measures"" unless stipulated otherwise. See the National Pandemic Measures No. 1, ""Revocation of All Previous Measures"", archived: http://archive.vn/gq6hO A new targeted measure to come into effect on 28 July 2020: http://archive.vn/EYeKh" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200729,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The PNG's National Pandemic Act 2020 allowed taxis to operate from 29 July as long as ""the driver and all passengers are wearing a Mask or Face Covering ..."" http://archive.vn/MLBDj" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200729,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"“The government also ordered the mandatory wearing of face masks in public in the capital, Port Moresby, as part of a slew of measures to help contain the spread of the disease, The National newspaper reported on Thursday [July 23rd]”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012203241/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/7/23/papua-new-guinea-sounds-alarm-with-who-as-coronavirus-cases-surge No evidence found indicating that wearing of face masks in all public spaces is mandatory outside of Port Moresby. The WHO’s table monitoring non pharmaceutical indicators implemented in Papa New Guinea included the summary that mask wearing came into effect on July 29th and remained present in the “National Capital District only” on August 17th when their Papa New Guinea Health Situation Report #34 was published. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012213136/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/wpro---documents/wpro---pdf-infographics/png-covid-19-health-situation-report-34-%282020-08-17%29.pdf?sfvrsn=da3cc15d_1" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The PNG government asks that, from 4 August, 1. Venues which ""provide night club activities and services"", and/or ""only serve alcohol without food"" to close until further notice; 2. ""Venues or parts of venues that operate for the purpose of the sale and consumption of alcohol"" and licensed bookmakers to operate subject to certain measures; 3. Boroko Market to close until further notice; and 4. All restaurants in the National Capital District to submit certain information to the government. http://archive.vn/E6IxU" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200804,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"The PNG government asks that, from 4 August, 1. Clubs and sporting matches not to allow spectators; 2. Local religious activities to operate following certain restrictions; and 3. Religious gatherings, including but not limited to, church gatherings and crusades not to occur. http://archive.vn/E6IxU" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No gathering of over 50 persons can occur from 4 August. http://archive.vn/E6IxU" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The PNG government asks that, from 4 August, all people in the National Capital District to stay home between 10pm and 5pm unless from essential purpose. http://archive.vn/E6IxU" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200804,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Domestic flights and travel by foot, vehicle and vessel between Provinces are not restricted but should follow certain measures from 4 August, as required by the government. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806161019/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/New%20Measures%2004082020/Measure%20No.3-Domestic%20Travel-04.08.20.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200804,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 4 August, 'no person, including PNG citizens and permanent residents are allowed to enter PNG, except by aircraft'. Only flights departing from Cairns Airport and Brisbane Airport in Australia, and airports exempted in writing by the Controller, can enter PNG. All passengers are to be quarantined. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806160928/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/New%20Measures%2004082020/Measure%20No.2-International%20Travel-04.08.20.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200807,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Since 28 July, Port Moresby (capital) has been placed in a 14-day lockdown with only essential businesses to operate, schools closed, and public transport services stopped."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200815212756/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Situation%20Report/PNG%20COVID-19%20Health%20Situation%20Report%2033%20%282020-08-09%29_FINAL.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Since 28 July, Port Moresby (capital) has been placed in a 14-day lockdown with only essential businesses to operate, schools closed, and public transport services stopped."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200815212756/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Situation%20Report/PNG%20COVID-19%20Health%20Situation%20Report%2033%20%282020-08-09%29_FINAL.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200807,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"“COVID-19 is here and it will be with us for some time into the future. We have to learn to live with it. Education, business, government services, churches and religious services as well as cultural and sporting events must be able to continue under the new normal or “niupela pasin” going forward,” said the Prime Minister. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200816100149/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/2020/08/13/controller-manning-issues-11-new-measures/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200807,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Since 28 July, Port Moresby (capital) has been placed in a 14-day lockdown with only essential businesses to operate, schools closed, and public transport services stopped."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200815212756/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Situation%20Report/PNG%20COVID-19%20Health%20Situation%20Report%2033%20%282020-08-09%29_FINAL.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 07 August, Measure 3 (Domestic Travel Measures) issued on 04 August was revoked. From this date, no person is allowed to travel by aircraft from one province to another province in PNG, unless provided an exemption in writing by the Controller or his delegate. Cargo flights with no passengers and medivac flights are exempted. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200815212756/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Situation%20Report/PNG%20COVID-19%20Health%20Situation%20Report%2033%20%282020-08-09%29_FINAL.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200807,H2: Testing policy,1,,"“Testing in all provinces remains critically low, therefore ongoing transmission in other parts of the country is a possibility as population mobility continues,”-said Papua New Guinea’s prime minister James Marape. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812011714/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/coronavirus-new-cases-papua-new-guinea-lockdown-a9664211.html" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200807,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is ongoing for the cases confirmed in the last week. However, additional resources are required to improve monitoring of persons in quarantine, facility assessments and in instituting home quarantine. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200815212756/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Situation%20Report/PNG%20COVID-19%20Health%20Situation%20Report%2033%20%282020-08-09%29_FINAL.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200812,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""The closure of venues or part of venues that serve alcohol without food; licensed premises that sell takeaway alcohol shall not sell alcohol on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; no audience allowed for any clubs or sporting matches; reporting by PNG Sports Foundation is no longer in the measures; immediate closure of Boroko Market; the removal of SOP development by the Council of Churches; The PNG Business Council to develop COVID-19 business continuity plans in NCD; all restaurants to submit information about physical size of restaurant seating areas and seating plans to the PNG Business Council; and no chewing of buai in NCD except in private dwellings. "" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200815212756/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Situation%20Report/PNG%20COVID-19%20Health%20Situation%20Report%2033%20%282020-08-09%29_FINAL.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200812,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The following measures must be adopted in the new normal (""Niupela Pasin"") situation: “- Mandatory wearing of mask in all public places; - Markets, sports and community events must be conducted in COVID-19 safe manner; - Measuring of temperature and washing of hands upon request must be complied with; - Bars and clubs will remain shut and beer drinking in public places and settlements will cease, but served only in license restaurants and hotels in a COVID-19 sensitive setting; - No shaking hands and keep away from another person by 2 meters if you are without mask; and - Churches will open for services but in a COVID-19 sensitive manner.” Source: Press Release from the Department of the Prime Minister and NEC https://www.facebook.com/SirManasupeHaus/photos/a.836303540053943/1228705554147071/?type=3&theater= (requires log-in)" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200812,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,," The following measures must be adopted in the new normal (""Niupela Pasin"") situation: “- Mandatory wearing of mask in all public places; - Markets, sports and community events must be conducted in COVID-19 safe manner; - Measuring of temperature and washing of hands upon request must be complied with; - Bars and clubs will remain shut and beer drinking in public places and settlements will cease, but served only in license restaurants and hotels in a COVID-19 sensitive setting; - No shaking hands and keep away from another person by 2 meters if you are without mask; and - Churches will open for services but in a COVID-19 sensitive manner.” Source: Press Release from the Department of the Prime Minister and NEC https://www.facebook.com/SirManasupeHaus/photos/a.836303540053943/1228705554147071/?type=3&theater= (requires log-in)" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200812,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Even though public transport is now operating the ""stringent requirements like wearing mask, only 15 passengers in PMVs, early check-ins for airline travelers and monitored sea travelling"" will be required. Source: Press Release from the Department of the Prime Minister and NEC https://www.facebook.com/SirManasupeHaus/photos/a.836303540053943/1228705554147071/?type=3&theater= (requires log-in)" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200812,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The two-week lockdown in the capital of Port Moresby was lifted on Wednesday, August 12, despite the country’s reported cases of Covid-19 doubling during the past week. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812011714/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/coronavirus-new-cases-papua-new-guinea-lockdown-a9664211.html" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200813,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"According to National Pandemic Act, No. 11, specifically at the National Capital District ad Central Province, all public transport vehicles are required to operate at specified reduced passenger capacity. See original document, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827120315/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Control%20Measures%2012082020/updated/Measure%20No.11-PublicTransportation-Port%20Moresby-13.08.20.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200817,C1: School closing,1,1,"The two-week lockdown in the capital of Port Moresby was lifted on Wednesday, August 12, despite the country’s reported cases of Covid-19 doubling during the past week. The lifting of lockdown measures will allow public buses to restart services and schools to reopen on Monday, August 17. However, schools must continue to adhere to all Covid-19 protocols and guidelines to ensure that there is a safe environment for students to return to. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200815233226/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-12/png-abandons-lockdown-resolves-to-live-with-coronavirus/12545602 http://web.archive.org/web/20200817102523/https://news.pngfacts.com/2020/08/no-lockdown-extension-schools-to-reopen.html" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200817,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to National Pandemic Act, No. 9, “a ban is placed on gatherings of over 50 persons.”. See original document, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827115828/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Control%20Measures%2012082020/updated/Measure%20No.9-Business%26Social-13.08.20.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200817,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"On 17 August, restrictions on internal movement (within country) is lifted for all areas within the country. See Department of Health COVID-19 Health Situation Report No. 34, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827121228/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/Situation%20Report/PNG%20COVID-19%20Health%20Situation%20Report%2034%20(2020-08-17)_FINAL.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200818,C8: International travel controls,3,,"See additional note, National Pandemic Act 2020, No. 2 on international travel measures, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827121616/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Control%20Measures%2012082020/updated/Measure%20No.2-%20InternationalTravel-13.08.20.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200924,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"This policy seems to still be in effect - no new updates on the government website." Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,C1: School closing,1,1,"All schools, educational institutions, markets and shopping centers must comply with social distancing requirements and safe and hygienic practices as issued by the Controller, including social distancing of at least 1.5 meters between each person and all persons when entering and exiting markets must wash their hands with soap or use hand sanitizer. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006124957/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%209%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"National Pandemic Act as released on October 5th, states that venues providing night club activities and alcohol without food must remain closed. Venues that operate for the purpose of sale and consumption can operate as long as they maintain social distancing and other precautionary measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006124957/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%209%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Provincial church gatherings, crusades and national church gatherings are not allowed. https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%209%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"An immediate ban is placed on gatherings of over 50 persons. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006124957/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%209%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport may operate as long as facial masks are worn https://web.archive.org/web/20201006130508/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%2011%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Late night clubs and bars are still not functional." Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. However, the National Pandemic Controller has delegated authority to provincial governments to establish their own requirements for travel, including on whether negative PCR COVID tests are required. Travelers who intend to travel from the National Capital District to other provinces are strongly encouraged to confirm any requirements with their respective airline(s) prior to travel." Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Yes, and all arriving passengers are required to complete quarantine at a government-approved site, or at their home of residence if they are eligible for home-based quarantine." Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has reduced the Kina Facility Rate (KFR) – the main policy rate - by 200 basis points to 3 percent from 5 percent and has asked the commercial banks to reduce their respective Indicative Lending Rates. BPNG has also reduced the Cash Reserve Requirement to 7 percent from 10 percent to provide additional liquidity to the commercial banks. In addition, BPNG announced a program to repurchase government securities in the secondary market to provide liquidity to the private sector. To encourage interbank activity, BPNG has increased the margin on central bank borrowing by 25 basis point to 100 basis points of both sides of KFR. All financial institutions have agreed to provide relief of 3 months on loan repayments and interest payments to customers who have lost their jobs on a case-by-case basis. To cover for the 3-month loan repayment holiday for borrowers severely affected by the COVID crisis, BPNG suspended loan-loss provisioning for affected loans during this period. A total of K806 million is expected to be paid out the members from their superannuation savings. The amendments to Superannuation Act which will allow its members to withdraw up to 20 percent of their contribution or a maximum of K10,000."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201006132145/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://covid19.info.gov.pg/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201006134704/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%208%20Oct%202020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201006134539/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%207%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20200925,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"All facilities must establish a pre-triage service to identify and screen persons potentially infected by COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006134704/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%208%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201003,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Mask wearing remains mandatory in public places in the National Capital District, Port Moresby. The National Pandemic Act 2020 “No.10 Mandatory Mask Wearing - Port Moresby” came into effect on October 3rd and stated: “1. The following Measures only apply to the National Capital District, except as otherwise stated. 2. All person should where possible wear masks to protect Papua New Guinea from COVID-19. 4. No person should be permitted entry to, or otherwise remain within, any enclosed space within an Establishment unless the person is wearing a Mask or Face Covering, in a manner which covers their mouth, nose, and chin. 5. No person shall be permitted entry to or otherwise remain on, public transport unless the person is wearing a Mask or Face Covering, in a manner which covers their mouth, nose and chin. 6. No person shall be permitted entry into an aircraft anywhere in PNG unless the person is wearing a Mask or Face Covering in a manner which covers their mouth, nose, and chin.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201006135700/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%2010%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201007,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government has announced K600 million credit line to support businesses and individuals in coordination with the banks and financial institutions, and K500 million support from superannuation savings to employees affected by the economic slowdown. Moreover, the government has allocated K645 million more to support health, security and economic sector. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022115307/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201007,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"All financial institutions have agreed to provide relief of 3 months on loan repayments and interest payments to customers who have lost their jobs on a case-by-case basis. To cover for the 3-month loan repayment holiday for borrowers severely affected by the COVID crisis, BPNG suspended loan-loss provisioning for affected loans during this period. A total of K806 million is expected to be paid out the members from their superannuation savings. The amendments to Superannuation Act which will allow its members to withdraw up to 20 percent of their contribution or a maximum of K10,000. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022115307/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201007,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://covid19.info.gov.pg/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201007,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201006134539/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%207%20Oct%202020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201006134704/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%208%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201007,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Pre-triage service to identify and screen persons potentially infected by covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006134704/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%208%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Effective Oct 3, 50 people gathering requirement in effect. See RNZ News, Archived http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/427631/restrictions-tightened-in-png-as-covid-19-cases-reach-over-500" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201023,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Effective Oct 3, Quarantine and GPS Ankle Tracking required for international traveler arriving in PNG. Ministry of Health, see archived: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028231825/https://www.health.gov.pg/covid19/PNGSR43PCOVID-19%282020-10-18%29.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201029,C1: School closing,1,1,"Policy remains same where schools remain open however they are instructed to follow restrictions such as: 1) Social distancing of 1.5 meters 2) Wash hands with soap and use hand sanitizers Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006124957/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%209%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The policy remains the same where venues that provide night club services are required to be closed however the venues that operate sales and consumptions can operate as long they follow hygiene standards and use sanitizers at entry and exit Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006124957/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%209%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The policy remains same where local religious activities are allowed as long as they follow social distancing of 1.5 meters and use sanitizers on entry and exit However following religious gatherings shall not occur, such as: 1)Provincial church gathering 2)National church gatherings 3)Crusades Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006124957/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%209%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Policy remains same where more than 50 persons are not allowed Refer to https://web.archive.org/web/20201006124957/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%209%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Policy remains same where Public Transport is open however driver and all passengers are required to wear mask at all the times Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006130508/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%2011%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Stay at home restrictions are no more applicable Refer to: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109083742/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/papua-new-guinea-travel-advisory.html" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Policy remains the same Internal movements are allowed. As per article: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006131115/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%203%20Oct%202020.pdf travel by air, foot, vehicle and vessel between various provinces shall not be restricted" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201029,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Policy remains the same where passengers arriving into the country internationally should be quarantined. Refer to https://web.archive.org/web/20201006131537/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%202%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government's site has comprehensive information about COVID that is kept updated for public awareness. Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201031032318/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/index.php/covid-19-awareness/" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201029,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Policy remains the same, where symptomatic persons should be tested extensive instruction on testing policy is given in following articles Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006134539/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%207%20Oct%202020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201006134704/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%208%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,C1: School closing,0,,"Policy remains same where schools remain open however they are instructed to follow restrictions such as: 1) Social distancing of 1.5 meters 2) Wash hands with soap and use hand sanitizers Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006124957/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%209%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The policy remains the same where venues that provide night club services are required to be closed however the venues that operate sales and consumptions can operate as long they follow hygiene standards and use sanitizers at entry and exit Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006124957/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%209%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The policy remains same where local religious activities are allowed as long as they follow social distancing of 1.5 meters and use sanitizers on entry and exit" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Policy remains same where more than 50 persons are not allowed" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Policy remains same where Public Transport is open however driver and all passengers are required to wear mask at all the times Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006130508/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%2011%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Stay at home restrictions are no more applicable Refer to: http://web.archive.org/web/20201109083742/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/papua-new-guinea-travel-advisory.html" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Policy remains the same Internal movements are allowed. As per article: https://web.archive.org/web/20201006131115/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%203%20Oct%202020.pdf travel by air, foot, vehicle and vessel between various provinces shall not be restricted" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Policy remains the same where passengers arriving into the country internationally should be quarantined. Refer to https://web.archive.org/web/20201006131537/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%202%20Oct%202020.pdf" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in previous policy" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in previous policy" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in previous policy" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in previous policy" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in previous policy" Papua New Guinea,PNG,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Mask wearing remains mandatory in public places in the National Capital District, Port Moresby. The National Pandemic Act 2020 “No.10 Mandatory Mask Wearing - Port Moresby” came into effect on October 3rd and stated: “1. The following Measures only apply to the National Capital District, except as otherwise stated. 2. All person should where possible wear masks to protect Papua New Guinea from COVID-19. 4. No person should be permitted entry to, or otherwise remain within, any enclosed space within an Establishment unless the person is wearing a Mask or Face Covering, in a manner which covers their mouth, nose, and chin. 5. No person shall be permitted entry to or otherwise remain on, public transport unless the person is wearing a Mask or Face Covering, in a manner which covers their mouth, nose and chin. 6. No person shall be permitted entry into an aircraft anywhere in PNG unless the person is wearing a Mask or Face Covering in a manner which covers their mouth, nose, and chin.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201006135700/https://covid19.info.gov.pg/files/National%20Pandemic%20Measures/Pandemic%20Measures%2005102020/M%2010%20Oct%202020.pdf " Poland,POL,20200123,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Polish health authority begins to issue guidance to travellers returning from Wuhan and the broader region: https://gis.gov.pl/aktualnosci/komunikat-dla-podrozujacych-warszawa-25-stycznia-2020-r-opracowano-na-podstawie-danych-ecdc-oraz-who/ " Poland,POL,20200227,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Health authority launches a 24/7 coronavirus hotline and a broader public information campaign: https://gis.gov.pl/aktualnosci/calodobowa-infolinia-nfz-o-koronawirusie/" Poland,POL,20200309,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Polish Prime Minister announces screening measures at Czech and German borders: https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/premier-wdrozymy-kontrole-sanitarne-min-na-granicy-z-niemcami-i-czechami" Poland,POL,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Prime Minister announces closure of all large public gatherings https://www.tvp.info/47054732/premier-podjeto-decyzje-o-odwolaniu-wszystkich-imprez-masowych" Poland,POL,20200312,C1: School closing,3,1,"Poland announces closure of all schools and pre-schools from March 12-25 https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/zawieszenie-zajec " Poland,POL,20200312,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Health minister recommends social distancing, and that everyone 'stay at home for two weeks' --- police is going to the houses of recent returnees to the country under quarantine to ensure that they are respecting their self-quarantine https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/od-dzis-wprowadzimy-stan-zagrozenia-epidemicznego" Poland,POL,20200314,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 14 March 2020, shops located in shopping malls over 2,000 square meters are closed excluding grocery stores, drugstores, laundries and pharmacies; and all bars, restaurants, pubs, casinos and other similar places of entertainment are closed. Restaurants can, however, sell food for delivery. https://www.premier.gov.pl/wydarzenia/aktualnosci/premier-bezpieczenstwo-zdrowotne-polakow-jest-najwazniejsze.html " Poland,POL,20200315,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No international inbound flights or trains would be allowed from March 15, except for some charter flights bringing Poles back from holidays. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html#" Poland,POL,20200318,E1: Income support,1,0,"The President announced during briefing that in the case of companies that decide to maintain jobs, the government will subsidize 40 percent of the average wage for each employee: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507075657/https://www.prezydent.pl/aktualnosci/wypowiedzi-prezydenta-rp/wystapienia/art,1018,wypowiedzi-prezydenta-i-premiera-po-posiedzeniu-rady-gabinetowej.html" Poland,POL,20200322,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The governments hygiene/sanitation inspectorate (in charge of coordinating COVID testing) issues its official policy on Mar 22, allowing for people symtomatic (with fever, cough) to be tested if they meet a list of conditions (e.g. returning from another country with local COVID transmission; close contact with someone who is a confirmed COVID case). http://web.archive.org/web/20200402174409/https://gis.gov.pl/aktualnosci/definicja-przypadku-na-potrzeby-nadzoru-nad-zakazeniami-ludzi-nowym-koronawirusem-sars-cov-2/" Poland,POL,20200324,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"all events and gatherings are now outlawed: 'Ban on all kinds of gatherings, meetings and events, except for those attended by the members of the immediate family or people living together.' https://www.premier.gov.pl/en/news/news/prime-minister-in-the-battle-against-the-coronavirus-we-must-reduce-our-mobility-to-an.html" Poland,POL,20200325,C1: School closing,3,1,"The school closures, initially slated to run until Mar 25, have been extended until April 10. 'Zmienilismy przepisy, dzieki którym mozliwe jest prowadzenie ksztalcenia na odleglosc. Nowe prawo obowiazuje od 25 marca do 10 kwietnia 2020' http://web.archive.org/web/20200329223015/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/informacje-dla-uczniow-i-studentow" Poland,POL,20200325,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Events and gatherings of more than 50 people remain illegal; new rules mandate the closure of parks, beaches, and squares/boulevards http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.premier.gov.pl/wydarzenia/aktualnosci/premier-w-walce-z-koronawirusem-musimy-utrzymac-dystans-spoleczny.html" Poland,POL,20200325,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to the announcement of the Polish government: - 90% reduction rents for tenants of premises and the so-called islands in shopping malls, as long as these facilities are prohibited from operating normally; - exemption from charging contractual penalties for - related to the epidemic - delays in the execution of tenders; - enabling municipalities to refrain from charging real estate tax on companies that have lost their liquidity due to the coronavirus epidemic. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507081400/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/tarcza" Poland,POL,20200331,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Any assembly, meeting, event or meeting of more than 2 persons is prohibited. This restriction does not apply to meetings with loved ones [residing together]. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200331121008/www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20200331,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"People may only leave the house to go to and from work (for those in essential service jobs), volunteer on Covid-19 relief efforts, and for basic needs such as groceries, pharmacy visits, caring for loved ones. Children under teh age of 18 cannot leave the house without a legal adult guardian. https://web.archive.org/web/20200331121008/www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20200331,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"People should not be traveling between cities and regions unless for essential needs including helping a loved one, or otherwise for essential service work/volunteerism https://web.archive.org/web/20200331121008/www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20200331,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Ministry of Finance's ordinance on discontinuing tax collection on certain income related to housing loans entered into force: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507083002/https://www.gov.pl/web/finanse/nie-bedzie-pit-od-niektorych-dochodow-zwiazanych-z-kredytami-mieszkaniowymi" Poland,POL,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"With effect from 1 April 2020, additional business closures were ordered: hotels (with minor exceptions), hair and beauty salons and construction stores on weekends. Employers affected by the closure/suspension order may not continue their normal business activity. http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.premier.gov.pl/wydarzenia/aktualnosci/premier-w-walce-z-koronawirusem-musimy-utrzymac-dystans-spoleczny.html" Poland,POL,20200401,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://globalnews.ca/news/6761351/coronavirus-poland-phone-tracking/" Poland,POL,20200402,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Haven't been able to find any evidence of systematic contact tracing efforts; obviously individuals are reaching out on their own initative to those they may have been in contact with. The government has rolled out an app which uses phone location data in an effort to help enforce home quarantine, but no contact tracing apps yet https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-europe-tech-poland/in-europe-tech-battle-against-coronavirus-clashes-with-privacy-culture-idUSKBN21D1CC" Poland,POL,20200403,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Events and gatherings of more than 50 people remain illegal; new rules mandate the closure of parks, beaches, and squares/boulevards; children under the age of 18 cannot be outdoors without adult accompaniment http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.premier.gov.pl/wydarzenia/aktualnosci/premier-w-walce-z-koronawirusem-musimy-utrzymac-dystans-spoleczny.html " Poland,POL,20200403,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The governments hygiene/sanitation inspectorate (in charge of coordinating COVID testing) issues its official policy on Mar 22, allowing for people symtomatic (with fever, cough) to be tested if they meet a list of conditions (e.g. returning from another country with local COVID transmission; close contact with someone who is a confirmed COVID case). http://web.archive.org/web/20200402174409/https://gis.gov.pl/aktualnosci/definicja-przypadku-na-potrzeby-nadzoru-nad-zakazeniami-ludzi-nowym-koronawirusem-sars-cov-2/ " Poland,POL,20200409,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"'Ban on all private gatherings and festivities'. Those in Poland may only spend time with those with whom they reside in the same household. see: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia " Poland,POL,20200409,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport use is limited to 50% of available seating to maintain appropriate distance between passengers. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland/coronavirus" Poland,POL,20200409,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"People can now enjoy pedestrian walks and time outside with 2 meter distance between each other. Children under the age of 18 cannot leave the house without adult supervision. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20200416,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""As of April 16th, 2020, mandatory face covering when entering any public space be it a street, store, office, workplace, transportation system, etc., goes into effect."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200511101827/https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)" Poland,POL,20200420,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," Despite a gradual easing of restrictions, which came into effect on April 20th, ""all public gatherings and events are still banned"". (http://web.archive.org/web/20200511101827/https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)" Poland,POL,20200420,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Children over 13 years of age may leave their place of residence without adult supervision."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200511101827/https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)" Poland,POL,20200420,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Gradual ease of restrictions begins. "" reopening forests, parks, beaches, boardwalks, and usage of city bikes. Playgrounds remain closed. Mandatory face-covering remains in effect for all the public spaces."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200511101827/https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)" Poland,POL,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Hotels, shops, shopping centres, museums and galleries reopened on 4 May, with one customer per 15 sq m of space allowed"". (http://web.archive.org/web/20200511100740/https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52575313) ""shopping malls (although recreational and restaurant spaces remain closed and no more than 1 person for every 15 square metres is allowed); construction shops only on weekends; hotels and short-term accommodation (terms apply); public cultural institutions, such as museums, libraries and art galleries; medical rehabilitation centres are all being reopened"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200511100912/https://www.themayor.eu/en/poland-enters-the-second-stage-of-lifting-coronavirus-restrictions)" Poland,POL,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Despite the reopening of shopping malls and hotels, there still remains high control over congestion restrictions. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200511101827/https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)" Poland,POL,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Further easing of restrictions: ""- opening of shopping malls with congestion restrictions - opening of hotels. On-site restaurants to remain closed - reinstating inpatient medical rehabilitation treatments - Limited opening of museums, art galleries, and libraries"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200511101827/https://www.poland.travel/en/travel-inspirations/safety-advice-for-travellers-concerning-the-covid-19-epidemic)" Poland,POL,20200505,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The Interior Minister of Poland, Mariusz Kaminski has signed an amendment to the regulation on internal border control in order to extend the border controls until May 13."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200511103906/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/poland-introduces-new-quarantine-rules-after-crossing-the-border/)" Poland,POL,20200506,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""After Wednesday 6 May nurseries and kindergartens will reopen, too, but only for those children, whose parents go to work and cannot take care of them during the day. The responsible authorities can limit the size of groups or the number of children accepted while the local governments will be left to decide on the closure of nurseries, if necessary."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200511100912/https://www.themayor.eu/en/poland-enters-the-second-stage-of-lifting-coronavirus-restrictions)" Poland,POL,20200510,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Poland's elections postponed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200511101238/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/poland-election-president-coronavirus-postponed-law-justice-party-pis-andrzej-duda-a9503926.html" Poland,POL,20200519,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On May 19, Poland’s national carrier PLL LOT says it is extending its ban on international flights until June 14, but is resuming some domestic flights June 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521103940/https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/05/19/business/bc-virus-outbreak-business-fallout.html" Poland,POL,20200525,C1: School closing,2,1,"Primary schools reopened on 25 May, but only for the youngest children, and final-year university students were also allowed back to class. https://nationalpost.com/pmn/health-pmn/poland-to-keep-schools-closed-until-may-24-because-of-coronavirus (could not archive)" Poland,POL,20200530,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From May 30, there will no longer be limits of how many people can shop or dine at restaurants but sanitary measures - like disinfecting hands or setting tables apart to ensure distancing - will remain. May 30 will also see the reopening of open-air fitness grounds and playgrounds. Hotels are also reopening on May 30 while facilities like swimming pools, fitness clubs, amusement parks, as well as cinemas and theatres, will reopen on July 6 https://web.archive.org/web/20200601103232/https://www.intellinews.com/poland-announces-major-easing-of-coronavirus-restrictions-184191/" Poland,POL,20200530,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public gatherings, live performances, and weddings – as long as not bigger than 150 people – will be allowed from May 30 with participants having to maintain distancing or wear masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601103232/https://www.intellinews.com/poland-announces-major-easing-of-coronavirus-restrictions-184191/" Poland,POL,20200530,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Public gatherings, live performances, and weddings – as long as not bigger than 150 people – will be allowed from May 30 with participants having to maintain distancing or wear masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601103232/https://www.intellinews.com/poland-announces-major-easing-of-coronavirus-restrictions-184191/" Poland,POL,20200530,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Starting on May 30, facemasks will no longer be required outside as long as people maintain social distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601103232/https://www.intellinews.com/poland-announces-major-easing-of-coronavirus-restrictions-184191/" Poland,POL,20200530,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"As of Saturday, Poles will not have to wear masks to cover their mouth and nose when out in public, provided they keep a two-metre distance between themselves It will still be mandatory to wear masks in shops, churches and on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917093744/https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/poland-lifts-restriction-on-wearing-masks-in-open-spaces-from-saturday-13047" Poland,POL,20200602,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200610221226/https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations" Poland,POL,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"This may have been entered incorrectly early on. The last note mentions the easing of some restrictions related to shopping malls, etc. However, C7 should be measuring movement between different cities/regions. News outlets point out that travel within Poland is allowed, in spite of the border closure. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-13/poland-imposes-full-border-controls-quarantines-for-visitors" Poland,POL,20200602,E1: Income support,1,0,"Overall, above- the- line fiscal measures should reach 6.5% of GDP. In relation to GDP, this is the highest fiscal stimulus not only in CEE but in Europe." Poland,POL,20200602,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing is widely available for those showing symptoms. Drive-through centers aroudn the country can perform the test for symptomatic individuals, although an appointment arranged by phone is needed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610224903/https://ug.edu.pl/news/en/295/first-covid-19-walk-thru-mobile-testing-center-poland-opened-university-gdansk" Poland,POL,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing via phone apps is being used since April. In light of privacy concerns, the government has released a new version of the app for contact tracing to address the privacy problems while keeping up comprehensive contact tracing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610225139/https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/06/poland-switches-to-privacy-conscious-contact-tracing-app/" Poland,POL,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Poland has reopened all its EU borders for the first time in nearly three months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623114912/https://www.euronews.com/2020/06/13/coronavirus-poland-reopens-all-its-eu-borders-for-first-time-in-nearly-three-months" Poland,POL,20200709,C1: School closing,2,1,"Coronavirus: information and recommendations Education CLASSES I-III OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL We have made it possible to conduct care and educational classes with didactic elements in grades 1-3 of primary school. Important note! The last grade of primary school pupils and the last grade of high school pupils preparing for the matriculation examination could participate in consultations with teachers. Applicable from: 25 May 2020 CLASSES AT UNIVERSITIES We enable conducting at universities: didactic classes (for final year students), classes that are unfit for distance learning Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720215111/https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations" Poland,POL,20200709,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"It will be possible to participate, for example, in open-air concerts (keeping the security rules). The number of spectators, listeners, visitors or participants may not be greater than 1 person per 5 sq. m. Important note! The limit of 150 persons is lifted. Link: https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations" Poland,POL,20200709,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transit authorities are now allowed to increase the passenger limit in public transit vehicles. How many people can use a vehicle? As many people as there are seats (if there are only seats) or as many as 50% of the total number of seats and standing spots (in this case, however, half the seats must remain empty). Example If there are seats on the bus, they can all be occupied. If the bus has 30 seats and 70 standing spots, it can accommodate 50 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720215111/https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations" Poland,POL,20200709,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Domestic passenger traffic has been resumed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720215111/https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations " Poland,POL,20200709,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of 13 June 2020, Poland have restored full border traffic within the internal borders of the European Union. This means that you can travel freely cross the internal borders of the European Union. Travelers will regain the right to free entry, exit and transit through the territory of the Republic of Poland. They do not have to quarantine. Restriction concerns: foreigners crossing the EU's external border. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720215111/https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/temporary-limitations" Poland,POL,20200709,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As of July 20, over 1.9 million samples in Poland were tested for COVID-19 coronavirus, of which 40,383 samples were positive. Over 15.4 thousand coronavirus tests were performed within 24 hours. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720224509/https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102229/poland-coronavirus-diagnostics/" Poland,POL,20200730,C8: International travel controls,3,," Poland may have to reimpose quarantine for travellers from countries such as Spain to contain the coronavirus, its prime minister said on Thursday after the country reported its highest daily number of infections so far. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803114617/https://consent.yahoo.com/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_6daab692-31e5-4697-8abc-dc4e24122686&lang=en-GB&inline=false" Poland,POL,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"'More than 150 people may participate in artistic and entertainment events organised in open spaces, provided that the principles of social distancing are observed.' http://archive.fo/2sYj2" Poland,POL,20200806,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Poland will re-impose compulsory face masks in all public spaces in nine districts, the health minister said on Thursday, as the number of coronavirus infections hit a new record. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917094001/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-08-poland-re-imposes-masks-areas-virus.html" Poland,POL,20200824,C1: School closing,2,1,"For future coding: from next Monday onwards, schools are scheduled to re-open, with no face mask requirements. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-poland/poland-to-reopen-schools-despite-new-coronavirus-record-idUKKBN25K1MW" Poland,POL,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to the guidelines prepared by the ministries of health and education, a student may attend school with the chief sanitary inspector without symptoms of respiratory tract infection and when the household is not in quarantine or in isolation. There are general hygiene practices in schools: washing your hands frequently (as soon as you come to school), protecting yourself when sneezing and coughing, and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth. People entering the school building should be able to use a hand sanitizer. If it is possible, in the cloakroom, every second box should be made available for students or different hours of coming to school should be introduced. As far as possible, work should be organized in such a way as to keep distance between people in school and to limit the concentration of students. Students and teachers do not need to wear mouth and nose masks in classroom lessons. Almost all schools started operating on September 1, informed the head of the Ministry of National Education, Dariusz Piontkowski. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902130152/https://niezalezna.pl/349533-niemal-wszystkie-szkoly-otwarte-rozwiazania-w-polsce-jak-w-innych-europejskich-krajach " Poland,POL,20200901,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Poland is banning from Wednesday direct flights from 44 countries including Spain, Israel and Romania in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the Central European country, the government said on Tuesday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200917093046/https://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKKBN25S4Q6" Poland,POL,20200918,C1: School closing,1,1,"There is no active guidance to close schools. As for guidance within schools, children are supposed to disinfect hands frequently and keep their distance from each other. There is no requirement to wear masks, although directors have the freedom to impose such a measure for pupils moving inside the building. https://www.politico.eu/article/despite-coronavirus-fears-poland-goes-all-in-on-re-opening-schools/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020]" Poland,POL,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Note: It seems like most places are allowed to open. Theatres, cinemas, operas, and ballets are permitted to operate again with special sanitary and social distancing requirements. Gyms, swimming pools, amusement parks, and children’s play areas are also allowed to open. See: https://pl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020] See also: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland/coronavirus [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020]" Poland,POL,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"According to the US embassy page, updated on the 21st of September 2020, ""there are no limits on the number of people in cultural and religious institutions, restaurants, cafes, bars, or churches, as long as face coverings are worn and social distance is maintained."" See: https://pl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020]" Poland,POL,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No curfew in place. See: https://pl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020]" Poland,POL,20200918,E1: Income support,2,1,"Note: New 2020 budget - Wage subsidies for employees of affected businesses and self-employed persons. Businesses, regardless of their size, may apply for a three-month subsidy in the event of work stoppages or reduced working time. This subsidy covers social insurance contributions, and it ranges from 50 to 90 percent of the minimum wage for each employee, depending on recorded decrease in turnover in 2020. The subsidy includes furloughed employees. See: [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020]" Poland,POL,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Note: for other regions not covered by more restrictive measures, face coverings are required inside public buildings and locations such as churches, cinemas, hair salons, restaurants, shops, and public transport. See: https://pl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020]" Poland,POL,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"For further coding: this is going to change from Saturday (10.10.2020) onwards: https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSW8N2EZ01G" Poland,POL,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"For further coding: this is going to change from Saturday (10.10.2020) onwards: https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSW8N2EZ01G" Poland,POL,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"For further coding: this is going to change from Saturday (10.10.2020) onwards: https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSW8N2EZ01G" Poland,POL,20200929,C5: Close public transport,0,,"For further coding: this is going to change from Saturday (10.10.2020) onwards: https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSW8N2EZ01G" Poland,POL,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"For further coding: this is going to change from Saturday (10.10.2020) onwards: https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSW8N2EZ01G" Poland,POL,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"For further coding: this is going to change from Saturday (10.10.2020) onwards: https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSW8N2EZ01G" Poland,POL,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Changes coming in on October 10, moving all counties to Yellow as a base. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019203002/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Changes coming in on October 10, moving all counties to Yellow as a base. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019203002/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Changes coming in on October 10, moving all counties to Yellow as a base. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019203002/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Changes coming in on October 10, moving all counties to Yellow as a base. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019203002/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201009,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Updated ban list. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019203002/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201009,E1: Income support,2,1,"From what I can tell, the current assistance is still in effect." Poland,POL,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Examples shown at https://web.archive.org/web/20201019204417/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/dzialania-rzadu" Poland,POL,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Currently urging people to contact doctor first https://web.archive.org/web/20201015164151/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/podejrzewasz-u-siebie-koronawirusa" Poland,POL,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Including use of contact tracing app. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205314/https://www.gov.pl/web/stopcovid-en" Poland,POL,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019210001/https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/are-you-going-out-cover-your-mouth-and-nose. Required for public transport vehicles (buses, trams, subway, etc.), cars – in cases when strangers, i.e. those who do not live together (e.g. colleagues from work, neighbours, etc.) travel together" Poland,POL,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No mention of change to workplace status in recent government news. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019212721/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/nowe-zasady-profilaktyki-przeciw-covid-19" Poland,POL,20201010,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"In Red Zone, total ban on cultural events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011205200/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201010,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201011205200/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia. What is it about? A maximum of 150 people can attend meetings across the country, including in the red zone. Participants are required to cover their noses and mouths and keep 1.5 m away from others. In addition, the distance between assemblies must not be less than 100 m." Poland,POL,20201010,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban for certain countries https://web.archive.org/web/20201019203002/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201010,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019204417/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/dzialania-rzadu. General campaign beyond officials" Poland,POL,20201010,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change to previous webpage. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015164151/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/podejrzewasz-u-siebie-koronawirusa" Poland,POL,20201010,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205314/https://www.gov.pl/web/stopcovid-en. Contact tracing including app." Poland,POL,20201010,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019210602/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/rozszerzamy-zasady-bezpieczenstwa. Required in any public places. Not required in forest, park, green, botanical gardens, historic gardens, family plot gardens and on the beach." Poland,POL,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Restrictions lifted for Red Zones. Requirements around capacity in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019203002/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201017,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Red Zones are restricted to 10 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019203002/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201019,C1: School closing,2,0,"Yellow Zones Hybrid. Red Zones closure of higher and secondary, switching to remote fully. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019212721/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/nowe-zasady-profilaktyki-przeciw-covid-19" Poland,POL,20201024,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools will remain open, but only children up to third grade will attend, with older students moving to distance learning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027185141/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Poland will close restaurants and bars for two weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027185141/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201024,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201027185141/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201024,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201027185141/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201024,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201027185141/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201024,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The following restrictions will come into effect on Saturday, October 24: - The entire territory of Poland will become a 'red' zone; - Restaurant activity will be limited for two weeks to serving only takeaway food; - Grades four to eight in elementary schools will switch to remote learning; - Secondary schools and higher learning institutions will switch to remote learning. - Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., children under the age of 16 will be allowed to leave their homes only in the company of an adult; - Spectators will be banned from sporting events; - There will be a 25-percent cap on audiences at all cultural events; - Swimming pools, aquaparks and fitness clubs will be closed; - Sanatoria will be closed; - The number of people at retail premises of up to 100 square metres will be capped at five per checkout; - The number of customers in retail premises above 100 square metres will be limited to one person per 15 square metres; - Public transport will be limited to 50 percent of seating capacity or 30 percent of total capacity; - Gatherings of more than five people will be banned, except for people living together in one home; - Persons aged 70 and above are to encouraged to stay at home, apart from performing their professional activities, meeting their essential daily needs and participating in religious ceremonies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027185141/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201024,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201027185141/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201103,C1: School closing,2,1,"Pupils: grades IV-VIII of primary schools, all grades of post-primary schools, students of continuing education institutions, vocational training centers they learn remotely. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104172405/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Currently, the activities of swimming pools, aquaparks, gyms, clubs and fitness centers are suspended, except for those which: operate in entities that perform medical activities intended for patients, are intended for people practicing sports as part of sports competition, sports activities or sports events, are intended for students and pupils - as part of classes at the university or school. Night clubs closed. Cultural events - incl. theater performances, screenings in the cinema or classes in a community center, may be held with the participation of 25% of the audience, with every fourth seat available in the audience, alternating rows. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104172405/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Forbidden to organise weddings, communions, and other celebrations or parties. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104172405/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"A maximum of 5 people. Participants are required to cover their nose and mouth and keep 1.5 m away from other people. Moreover, the distance between assemblies must not be less than 100 m. It is forbidden to organize meetings and events of any kind - with the exception of events and meetings organized at home in which up to 20 people participate. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104172405/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201103,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"A limited number of people can travel by public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104172405/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Senior, stay home! We call for limiting the movement of seniors - especially people over 70 years of age. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104172405/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201106,C1: School closing,2,1,"Students of all grades of primary schools, all grades of post-primary schools, students of continuing education institutions and vocational training centers, learn remotely. The kindergartens function without any changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109091112/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201106,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Activities of cultural institutions, including theaters, cinemas, museums, art galleries, community centers, is suspended. Important! Libraries are also suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109091112/https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus/aktualne-zasady-i-ograniczenia" Poland,POL,20201128,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Shopping centres were allowed to reopen on November 28 but restaurants, fitness clubs, cinemas and theatres have to remain closed at least until December 27. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128124300/https://www.themayor.eu/en/poland-presents-100-day-battle-plan-for-fight-against-covid-19" Poland,POL,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Authorities in Poland have decided to prolong the ban on international flights previously imposed on nine countries, until December 31, 2020, due to the Coronavirus situation in their territories. Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Montenegro, Armenia, Jordan, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia and the United States (excluding Illinois and New York), will be prohibited from entering Poland until the end of this month, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208193659/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/poland-prolongs-flight-ban-on-nine-countries-to-december-31/" Poland,POL,20201214,C1: School closing,2,1,"Poland faces a real threat of a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Adam Niedzielski said on Monday, adding he would recommend that current restrictions continue until at least Jan. 17. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217123926/https://news.yahoo.com/poland-faces-real-threat-pandemic-121958079.html" Poland,POL,20201214,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Poland faces a real threat of a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Adam Niedzielski said on Monday, adding he would recommend that current restrictions continue until at least Jan. 17. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217123926/https://news.yahoo.com/poland-faces-real-threat-pandemic-121958079.html" Poland,POL,20201214,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Poland faces a real threat of a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Adam Niedzielski said on Monday, adding he would recommend that current restrictions continue until at least Jan. 17. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217123926/https://news.yahoo.com/poland-faces-real-threat-pandemic-121958079.html" Poland,POL,20201214,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Poland faces a real threat of a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Adam Niedzielski said on Monday, adding he would recommend that current restrictions continue until at least Jan. 17. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217123926/https://news.yahoo.com/poland-faces-real-threat-pandemic-121958079.html" Poland,POL,20201214,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Poland faces a real threat of a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Adam Niedzielski said on Monday, adding he would recommend that current restrictions continue until at least Jan. 17. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217123926/https://news.yahoo.com/poland-faces-real-threat-pandemic-121958079.html" Poland,POL,20201214,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Poland faces a real threat of a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Adam Niedzielski said on Monday, adding he would recommend that current restrictions continue until at least Jan. 17. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217123926/https://news.yahoo.com/poland-faces-real-threat-pandemic-121958079.html" Poland,POL,20201214,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Poland faces a real threat of a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Adam Niedzielski said on Monday, adding he would recommend that current restrictions continue until at least Jan. 17. http://web.archive.org/web/20201217123926/https://news.yahoo.com/poland-faces-real-threat-pandemic-121958079.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200130,C8: International travel controls,1,,"U.S. health officials are expanding screening for the coronavirus to 20 U.S. ports of entry, including Puerto Rico's main airport. The screenings, which focus on travelers from Wuhan, involve having them fill out a form detailing their travel and contacts while in Wuhan and whether they are experiencing any symptoms. They also have their temperatures taken. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527204717/https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2020/01/30/us-health-officials-expand-screening-new-coronavirus-20-airports/ " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200228,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Puerto Rico department of health sets out testing guidelines, specifies that both symptoms AND eligibility criteria (see source) must be met to test for Coronavirus. While doctors are allowed to test in cases of very strong symptoms even without prior travel history, this does not rise to the level of ""anyone symptomatic"" and hence is coded as 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200415031750/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Documents/Guia%20para%20la%20vigilancia%20del%20coronavirus%20novel%202019-nCoV.pdf" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200228,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Health department sets out contract tracing policy by defining what a ""close contact"" is and by providing (in the annex) a patient form to fill out which explicitly mentions contact tracing. However, due to PR's limited state capability and clear deference to the CDC trhoughout the document (which at the time did not specify a comprehensive action plan for contact tracing), I err on the side of caution and code this as a ""limited"" tracing policy (1); https://web.archive.org/web/20200415031750/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Documents/Guia%20para%20la%20vigilancia%20del%20coronavirus%20novel%202019-nCoV.pdf" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200229,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The screening and evaluation protocols of a patient suspected of coronavirus, establish that every person from China or some country that presents community transmission of the virus, within 14 days, with the characteristic symptoms of the virus, should have a sample be taken."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200527225322/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobierno-detalla-preparativos-y-plan-de-acci-n-ante-situaci-n-mundial-del-coronavirus-junto" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200302,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaigns were publicized by the Department of Health of Puerto Rico since March 2: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=661482714669484 The videos are available in the Facebook account of the Department: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803151642/https://www.facebook.com/deptsaludpr/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARC3Vwj74KwE9-GMzQeZkNJ_1hj5gfYxoCy6PtAVUUgwqza0HttA5YBU6Bn8XwEhMGWbFm6Eaj8qlUsQ&hc_ref=ARSt2fHLxygDFAEJ6R6xPuHgB7pbLLqLKkxYPNo6ooSUNKrodY5H2fiX7V8m8blvv44&fref=nf&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARC8cC1Mns5OgVSuEFm1KM7WD1VZ3NRbP6GB8cATeggM5F_JHj3snzo05ASvH6WeMq3aXI5vca0EXWjF89QAXgAgkgyCkGlFXOaQHXJQr3qUJhZigCB18Va7y2quZ2EAZbOkPAX4Jft_ILwqn_1JLK0NrztGTBnFBlC7sE9avFXurNkCvBV7V5mbkFZyjAV1H9sjCAqkGnGYqw9mZpMHt70Xl7syN-EKGK-mMDeTSSd6MaW3-aWWFhm_lVSaDDIySJ4lP81CMdYZyE8ji5omB-NCVZH4bOK4vEwdWaGo29iZEocbzl7aeHdDEoF4Xmj5NyrMj72vF01Kl-oWjUJWp6t6mA Another example from April 5, here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200803151927/https://www.telemundopr.com/fotosyvideos/asi-fue-la-campana-de-prevencion-contra-el-covid-19/2067138/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"In declaring a state of emergency, the governor recommended to all private employers that they establish work plans so that employees who can, work from home or work “interlocking” to avoid exposure of possible contagion, and that equally in government, taking this same measure will be evaluated. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527231948/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobernadora-v-zquez-garced-declara-estado-de-emergencia-ante-alerta-de-coronavirus-covid-19 " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200312,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""the government is barring tourists from the Puerto Rican islands of Vieques and Culebra saying only residents and those taking supplies will be allowed to travel to the islands."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200314213657/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241136896.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200312,C8: International travel controls,2,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200803143633/https://twitter.com/wandavazquezg/status/1238156027461341184" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In declaring a state of emergency, Governor Vázquez Garced took the prevention of canceling any event that brings together many people, which are scheduled to take place from March 13 to 31, or until necessary due to the world situation with the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803094626/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobernadora-v-zquez-garced-declara-estado-de-emergencia-ante-alerta-de-coronavirus-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200527231951/https://www.militarytimes.com/news/coronavirus/2020/03/12/governor-of-puerto-rico-declares-emergency-activates-national-guard-in-response-to-coronavirus/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200313,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Department of Health, in accordance with the demands that Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced was making to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). English) in order for the reagents to be delivered and for the COVID-19 coronavirus tests to be carried out in Puerto Rico, it announces that they were received yesterday and the validation process began.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200527232519/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobernadora-v-zquez-garced-informa-que-el-laboratorio-de-salud-p-blica-del-departamento-de" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The lockdown was extended until May 3: “Gov. Wanda Vázquez said non-essential businesses will remain closed and that people have to remain indoors from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., leaving outside those hours only to buy food or medicine or go to the bank. However, she lifted all license plate restrictions and said hardware stores and car repair shops can operate twice a week on limited schedules.”; https://web.archive.org/web/20200416104103/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/us/coronavirus-puerto-rico.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200417161048/https://www.trabajo.pr.gov/docs/Boletines/OE-2023Esp.pdf https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/puerto-rico-extends-lockdown-fight-covid-19-70104993 " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200315,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico declared a state of emergency, while prohibiting all large gatherings and ordering the National Guard to begin health screenings at points of entry."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803094707/https://www.trabajo.pr.gov/docs/Boletines/OE-2023Esp.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200314213657/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241136896.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200315,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Chiding Puerto Ricans for failing to heed warnings to stay home and observe social distancing, Gov. Wanda Vázquez signed an executive order instituting a two-week closure for the majority of businesses on the island, and a 9 p.m. overnight curfew through March 30... “Given that the response from some citizens has not been adequate under the emergency situation, our priority is health and to protect the life of all of us who live on this island,” Ms. Vázquez said in a special televised address. “All citizens will have to stay home to stop the spread of this virus.”"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200315211221/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/us/coronavirus-puerto-rico.html Citizens only allowed to go outside for essential activities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504214638/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/pr-declaration-emergency" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200315,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"From March 15 onwards public transport is restricted to specific exceptions (buying groceries, pharmaceutical goods, or attending health related appointments. See Guidance and reports: https://web.archive.org/web/20200527232943/https://www.littler.com/files/transportation_guidance.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200527232953/https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/puerto-rico-governor-issues-executive-order-imposing-significant https://web.archive.org/web/20200417161048/https://www.trabajo.pr.gov/docs/Boletines/OE-2023Esp.pdf" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200315,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""This curfew will allow citizens to travel or walk along public roads from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. only on the following circumstances: (a) Purchasing food, pharmaceutical, and basic necessity products; (b) keeping medical appointments or visiting a hospital, laboratory, or healthcare facility; (c) going or coming from a workplace whose closure has not been ordered hereunder, public and private employees who perform essential work; (d) returning to your usual place of residence from an allowed activity; (e) to provide assistance, care, transportation of senior citizens, children, dependents, people with disabilities or people who require any type of medical or professional attention. The above, provided that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent infection; (f) visiting financial institutions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504214638/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/pr-declaration-emergency" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200315,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""This curfew will allow citizens to travel or walk along public roads from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. only on the following circumstances: (a) Purchasing food, pharmaceutical, and basic necessity products; (b) keeping medical appointments or visiting a hospital, laboratory, or healthcare facility; (c) going or coming from a workplace whose closure has not been ordered hereunder, public and private employees who perform essential work; (d) returning to your usual place of residence from an allowed activity; (e) to provide assistance, care, transportation of senior citizens, children, dependents, people with disabilities or people who require any type of medical or professional attention. The above, provided that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent infection; (f) visiting financial institutions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200504214638/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/pr-declaration-emergency" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Since March 15, President Trump announced the prohibition of tourists from certain countries of Europe. Since March 17, officials at the airports were controlling passegers (measuring temperature): http://web.archive.org/web/20200803143744/https://periodismoinvestigativo.com/2020/04/pasajeros-llegan-a-puerto-rico-desde-las-zonas-de-mayor-contagio-por-coronavirus-en-estados-unidos/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200803143756/https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/notas/todo-pasajero-que-ingrese-a-puerto-rico-sera-sometido-a-una-prueba-rapida-de-coronavirus/ The Governor of Puerto Rico requested the Federal Government to suspend domestic and international flights, but the request has not been answered: http://web.archive.org/web/20200803143805/https://www.elnuevodia.com/negocios/economia/notas/aun-no-responde-la-faa-a-solicitud-de-restringir-llegada-de-vuelos/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200803143821/https://www.efe.com/efe/usa/puerto-rico/puerto-rico-pide-autoridad-federal-prohibir-vuelos-de-zonas-alta-prevalencia-covid/50000110-4216708" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Verified and recoded Lucy Goodfellow’s original data: “School closures announced, Saturday 14th March, technically in place 16th March (14th, 15th are weekend).” https://web.archive.org/web/20200803090527/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/us/coronavirus-puerto-rico.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200415124929/https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/coronavirus-updates-live-house-approves-coronavirus-aid-bill-n1158821/ncrd1158961" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200316,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Since March 16: “Payment plans moratorium. Taxpayers economically affected by COVID-19 and the closure order will not be required to follow the terms of a payment plan between the period March 16, 2020, and April 30, 2020. The PRTD will not be imposing interest and penalties for non-compliance with the payment plans. If there is a notice for interest and penalties, the taxpayer may submit a request to eliminate such charges.” http://web.archive.org/web/20200501022500/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/puerto-rico-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html Since March 23: “From Monday, March 23 through June 30, 2020, no income tax shall be withheld on payments for services rendered as required under Section 1062.03 of the PR IRC related to services rendered by residents of Puerto Rico carried out. This exemption will apply regardless of whether the recipient has a total or partial release of this withholding tax. AD 20-10 clarifies that this withholding exemption does not exempt the recipient from any income tax on the amounts received and the withholding agent of the reporting requirements for the amounts paid”. Here's the link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200501020455/https://www.hlb.global/puerto-rico-tax-and-financial-measures-associated-with-covid-19/ Sine March 23: “No penalties will be imposed for missing or insufficient estimated tax payments, which are required by individuals and corporations for tax year 2020; the penalties will not be imposed if the first and second installment payments are timely made in equal amounts by the due dates of the next two estimated installments, together with the corresponding estimated income tax payments due. Withholding agents are not required to do the 10% income tax withholding at source on payments for services performed, but the service provider may choose to have the withholding continue; the waiver from the withholding is temporary during the period from 23 March 2020 to 30 June 2020.” Here's the link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200501022937/https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax-alerts/puerto-rico-s-treasury-department-announces-additional-extensions-for-various-returns-and-payments-and-provides-special-cash-flow-tax-relief-measures-because-of-covid-19 “""The Electric Power Authorities (PREPA) and the Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) cannot suspend the electricity and water service while the executive orders for the emergency are in force by COVID-19.” http://web.archive.org/web/20200501023705/https://www.efe.com/efe/usa/puerto-rico/normativa-prohibe-el-corte-de-la-luz-y-agua-durante-emergencia-covid-19/50000110-4218441 " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200317,E1: Income support,,,"While a stimulus check of up to $1,200 was announced on March 17, according to the “The mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has alleged that none of the island’s eligible residents have received their expected stimulus payments from the federal government.” The statement from the Mayor is dated April 30: Here’s the links: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article241437906.html https://web.archive.org/save/https://time.com/5827679/puerto-rico-stimulus-checks-mayor-coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aroundosceola.com/puerto-rico-governor-urges-us-include-island-economic-stimulus-package-combat-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.salon.com/2020/04/30/no-one-in-puerto-rico-has-received-stimulus-checks-says-san-juan-mayor/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200330,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Generally speaking, if the patient has NO symptoms, they should not perform any tests."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528000834/https://covid19tf.rcm.upr.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2020/04/PROTOCOLO1ANEJO-SELECCION.PRUEBAS.pdf" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200331,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""She also said vehicles with license plates ending in even numbers can only be on the road Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Vehicles with tags ending in odd numbers are only permitted to move about on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200327234203/https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/puerto-rico-extends-coronavirus-curfew " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200401,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Revision of the protocol from March 16th, no changes in testing criteria. For patients with symptoms, the decision to test is based on the clinician's judgement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506100350/http://www.salud.gov.pr/PublishingImages/Pages/coronavirus/protocolo%20cernimiento%20ADULTOS.jpg" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200407,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Protocol for contact tracing prepared by the Task Force by the end of March. See pages 23 - 38. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506105240/https://covid19tf.rcm.upr.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2020/04/INFORME-DEL-GRUPO-DE-TRABAJO-DE-VIGILANCIA-EPIDEMIOL%C3%93GICA-DEL-COMIT%C3%89-EJECUTIVO-DEL-ASESOR%C3%8DA-M%C3%89DICA_COVID-19-4.16.20.pdf" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""She adjusted the executive order by canceling the vehicle restrictions and moving the curfew from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. to 5 a.m."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200412231709/https://abcnews.go.com/US/coronavirus-hits-puerto-rico-turmoil-hurricane-maria/story?id=70077411 ""This curfew will allow citizens to travel or walk along public roads from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. only on the following circumstances: (a) Purchasing food, pharmaceutical, and basic necessity products; (b) keeping medical appointments or visiting a hospital, laboratory, or healthcare facility; (c) going or coming from a workplace whose closure has not been ordered hereunder, public and private employees who perform essential work; (d) returning to your usual place of residence from an allowed activity; (e) to provide assistance, care, transportation of senior citizens, children, dependents, people with disabilities or people who require any type of medical or professional attention. The above, provided that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent infection; (f) visiting financial institutions. Section 7: During the curfew, citizens may only travel on public roads in an emergency situation."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200803100832/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/pr-declaration-emergency" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200415,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"People are required to remain at home 24/7. They are allowed to leave their houses only to buy basic supplies from 5am until 7pm. http://web.archive.org/web/20200803141617/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobernadora-v-zquez-garced-restablece-el-toque-de-queda-las-700-pm" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""This order for total closure shall apply to shopping centers, movie theaters, dance clubs, concert halls, theaters, game or gambling rooms, casinos amusement parks, gyms, bars, or any similar place or event that may promote the gathering of a group of citizens in the same place."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803095149/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/pr-declaration-emergency" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""This order for total closure shall apply to shopping centers, movie theaters, dance clubs, concert halls, theaters, game or gambling rooms, casinos amusement parks, gyms, bars, or any similar place or event that may promote the gathering of a group of citizens in the same place."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200803100832/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/emergency/pr-declaration-emergency Under stay at home order with curfew: “All citizens will have to stay home to stop the spread of this virus.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200315211221/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/us/coronavirus-puerto-rico.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Task Force recommends that schools should remain closed until the end of the ""reopening phase"" of the country. See pages 8 and 9. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506150429/https://covid19tf.rcm.upr.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2020/04/ROADMAP-REOPENING-APRIL-25-FINAL-3PM.pdf" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200426,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Only flights from US mainland and other unincorporated islands are allowed. All commercial flights go to the same airport where passengers are screened on arrival. However, since the FAA turned down Puerto Rico's request to cancel all flights from mainland US (and a second request to cancel flights from US COVID Hotspots) and because of Puerto Rico's territorial status, I do not see this state as a total border closure, and therefore downgrade the initial coding (4) to a 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506164019/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobierno-de-puerto-rico-hace-nueva-petici-n-al-faa-para-prohibir-vuelos-provenientes-de https://web.archive.org/web/20200506163431/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobierno-actualiza-datos-sobre-covid-19-en-puerto-rico-16https://web.archive.org/web/20200506165428/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200803144229/https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=94991" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200427,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"See OE-2020-033 Section 14, p. 18. There have not been changes in later Executive orders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506161028/https://www.estado.pr.gov/es/ordenes-ejecutivas/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200427,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"See OE-2020-033 Section 1, p. 5. There have not been changes in later Executive orders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506161028/https://www.estado.pr.gov/es/ordenes-ejecutivas/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200427,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Website from the Government and the Health Department with informative videos and other contents. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506104108/https://www.contagiahabitossaludables.com/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The Government expands the list of workplaces that can be open, but taking especial measures (appointments, social distancing). The list includes, amongst others, banks (for specific issues), animal shelters, hardware stores and garages. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506111819/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/comunicado-de-prensa-gobernadora-v-zquez-garced-emite-orden-ejecutiva-2020-038-que-extiende" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Although it is mentioned that people are required to stay at home 24/7, they are allowed to leave to buy essential items or if they have a medical appointment from 5am until 7pm, or to exercise outdoors (new) from 5am until 3pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506111819/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/comunicado-de-prensa-gobernadora-v-zquez-garced-emite-orden-ejecutiva-2020-038-que-extiende" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200506190028/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/comunicado-de-prensa-gobernadora-v-zquez-garced-emite-orden-ejecutiva-2020-038-que-extiende" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200501,E1: Income support,1,1,"""Direct payments (“recovery rebates”) to low- and middle-income families. Because Puerto Rico maintains its own tax system,[10] Puerto Rico’s Treasury Department — rather than the U.S. Treasury — will distribute the payments under a plan that the U.S. Treasury approved on May 1.[11] (Puerto Rico will use the same eligibility criteria as the federal government, providing payments of $1,200 for most adults and $500 for children under age 17, with these payments phasing out at higher income levels"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803155143/https://www.cbpp.org/research/economy/long-in-recession-puerto-rico-needs-more-than-just-covid-19-relief-to-overcome-its" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200502,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,," No new measures found. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Non-essential businesses were allowed to resume their operations on May 4, 2020. Some of the businesses are: Home repair, roadside assistance, delivery, hardware stores, vehicle inspection centers, telecommunications, construction, textile, supply and distribution, notary services, among others. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514134855/https://www.dlapiper.com/en/uk/insights/publications/2020/05/puerto-rico-starts-reopening-businesses-employers-must-establish-exposure-control-plans/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200505,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Due to criticism from the community and the media, the Health Department gave a conference where they explained the contact tracing process. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506105654/https://www.elnuevodia.com/videos/saludexplicasurastreodecontactosdecovid19enpuertorico-video-264610" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200507,C1: School closing,3,1,"The State is still under lockdown until May 25, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514132057/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200507,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The State is still under lockdown until May 25, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514132057/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200507,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The State is still under lockdown until May 25, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514132057/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx http://web.archive.org/web/20200803101404/https://espanol.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/considerations-for-events-gatherings.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Flarge-events%2Fmass-gatherings-ready-for-covid-19.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200507,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No changes in public transportation restrictions found. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200507,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The State is still under lockdown until May 25, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200514132057/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx http://web.archive.org/web/20200803143120/https://espanol.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200507,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travels to Puerto Rico are still limited, except for commercial traffic; http://web.archive.org/web/20200514134126/https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/coronavirus-challenge-puerto-rico" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200507,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," The government is still doing public information campaigns http://web.archive.org/web/20200514132057/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx https://twitter.com/DeptSaludPR " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200507,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes in testing policies found." Puerto Rico,PRI,20200507,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes in contact tracing policies found. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200508,E1: Income support,1,1,"May 08: A second payment of the economic incentive of $3,500 was made to municipal police officers. The governor stated: “We are disbursing a second incentive payment of $ 3,500 to 499 municipal police officers, for a total of $ 1,631,000. These payments are being worked with the Department of the Treasury, which sends them directly to the municipalities for immediate distribution, ""explained the governor in a press release."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213938/https://www.primerahora.com/noticias/gobierno-politica/notas/desembolsan-segundo-pago-de-3500-para-policias-municipales/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200509,E1: Income support,1,1,"May 13: “$ 447 million has already been disbursed for unemployment benefit payment” http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213951/https://twitter.com/fortalezapr/status/1260619611504103424 May 13: “141,219 claimants receiving unemployment benefits. 71% receive between $ 157 and 190 weekly, plus $ 600 in federal supplemental aid” http://web.archive.org/web/20200514214053/https://twitter.com/DTRHPR/status/1260625360061960192" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200512,E1: Income support,1,1,"May 12: The government announced that “thousand of families received the payment of the $1,200 of the CARES Act.” http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213951/https://twitter.com/fortalezapr/status/1260619611504103424 http://web.archive.org/web/20200514214053/https://www.primerahora.com/noticias/gobierno-politica/notas/gobernadora-anuncia-que-otras-231111-familias-recibieron-los-1200/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200513,E1: Income support,1,1,"May 13: “$ 447 million has already been disbursed for unemployment benefit payment” http://web.archive.org/web/20200514213951/https://twitter.com/fortalezapr/status/1260619611504103424 May 13: “141,219 claimants receiving unemployment benefits. 71% receive between $ 157 and 190 weekly, plus $ 600 in federal supplemental aid” http://web.archive.org/web/20200514214053/https://twitter.com/DTRHPR/status/1260625360061960192" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200514,E1: Income support,1,1,"May 14: The government announced the disbursement of $9.7 million of the funds of the Restart program to serve as incentive for 7,540 workers of the agency that ""met the academic goals associated with the META-PR tests and graduation rate. Among those benefiting from the incentive ranging from $ 1,000 to $ 2,000 are teachers, school principals, and support staff such as librarians, social workers, and professional counselors."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200514214107/https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/nota/unos7540empleadosdeeducacionrecibiranhasta2000enincentivo-2568581/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced extended Puerto Rico’s mandatory lockdown period until May 25. The mandatory curfew (“lockdown”) will continue 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the exception of those that have a medical appointment, are seeking hospital services, need laboratories, or hospital medical service centers. Additionally, exceptions include the need to purchase food, pharmaceuticals goods, and other basic necessities; or go to any of the exempt establishments for necessary or urgent care procedures. The lockdown will continue to be from 5:00 a.m. in the morning to 7:00 p.m. at night. The Executive Order includes a new provision that allows exercise. Pharmacies and gas stations are able to operate regularly 7 days a week. Several other exceptions have been included in the EO. https://web.archive.org/save/https://prfaa.pr.gov/2020/05/01/governor-vazquez-garced-presents-executive-order-2020-038-that-extends-the-islands-mandatory-lockdown-allows-some-industries-businesses-and-services-to-open-with-limitations/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200518,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Inbound travelers are also subject to screenings at ports of entry. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200519,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Since the US travel restrictions for some European countries and for China still applies, this remains coded as a 3. The Puerto Rico National Guard will continue to assist with enhanced health screenings of all arriving passengers, including offering rapid COVID-19 testing. Arriving passengers may be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days, regardless of symptoms. Visitors should check the latest travel advisory for more information. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527132412/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-advisory" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200519,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The testing policy is different for travelers, as testing is required at ports of entry into Puerto Rico. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803152528/https://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/Puerto-Rico-Adds-Negative-COVID-19-Travel-Requirement" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200525,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some businesses in Puerto Rico will begin reopening starting Monday, May 25, with a gradual scheme that depends on the surface and capacity of the premises, the merchandise or services they sell and whether they are open or closed shopping centers, according to the plan announced by Governor Wanda Vázquez. Nevertheless, she reported that the curfew will remain in effect until June 15, 7 P.M. at 5 A.M. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717232558/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/05/21/alerta-puerto-rico-comercios-reabriran-en-fases-a-partir-del-lunes-y-las-playas-sin-banistas/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200525,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"[Funeral Homes] Funerals are allowed with a maximum participation of 10 people. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200604,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes found, schools remain closed. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200604,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Although in the new phase cinemas, gyms, museums, among others, are allowed to open, big spectacles remain suspended. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200604,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes found. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200604,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No changes found. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200604,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"June 16: Puerto Rico reduced the time of the daily curfew from 10pm to 5am. http://web.archive.org/web/20200617160819/https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/nota/elgobiernodejaradeenviarlaalertadeltoquedequedaaloscelulares-2576006/ " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200604,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No changes found. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200604,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes found. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200604,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes found. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200604,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes found. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200604,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes found. " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200612,E1: Income support,1,1,"June 12: The government started to “disburse the payment of $1,200 of Economic Impact in aid for the pandemic of COVID-19” http://web.archive.org/web/20200617160916/https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/nota/elgobiernodesembolsaelchequede1200paralosciudadanosquenorindenplanillas-2575175/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"June 16: Puerto Rico began the third phase of commercial reopening. This new phase includes aesthetic clinics, cinemas, gyms, museums, among others. The use of beaches is also allowed, but without socialization. The reopening of the companies comes with strict sanitary protocols. Additionally, “25% capacity limit imposed on restaurants” is increased to 50% in the new phase. http://web.archive.org/web/20200616191431/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/06/12/alerta-covid-19-gobierno-de-puerto-rico-deja-sin-efecto-la-cuarentena-y-permite-apertura-de-salas-de-cine-gimnasios-y-playas/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200617160716/https://www.theweeklyjournal.com/politics/puerto-rico-to-reopen-most-economic-sectors/article_86ba6db2-ac33-11ea-9572-db4ba880e2af.html Thus, the governor said that businesses of all kinds such as gyms, bars, restaurants, movie theaters and spas, as well as beaches, can open starting June 16, while the use of masks and physical distancing remains compulsory. The new guidelines will take effect June 16 and run through July 1."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200623095534/https://caribbeanbusiness.com/52221-2/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""Beginning July 15, the gradual opening of venues for events and concerts will be authorized, complying with CDC, Department of Health and PR-OSHA guidelines."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803095557/https://caribbeanbusiness.com/52221-2/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200616,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""In a press conference at one of the main movie theaters in the San Juan metropolitan area, Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced announced the lifting of the island’s lockdown and the reopening of practically all businesses and services to the public, leaving the responsibility to continue with the safety measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19 up to citizens and the private sector. The opening of beaches and spas is authorized, but the grouping of people is not allowed without precautionary measures and social distancing. Beach chairs and coolers are allowed. The new guidelines will take effect June 16 and run through July 1."" Most businesses etc are open at 50% capacity e.g. gyms, restaurants, museums. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623095534/https://caribbeanbusiness.com/52221-2/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200616,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""Public transportation including buses and trains will not operate yet."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200624085354/https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/06/11/world/americas/ap-cb-virus-outbreak-puerto-rico.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200616,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""In a press conference at one of the main movie theaters in the San Juan metropolitan area, Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced announced the lifting of the island’s lockdown and the reopening of practically all businesses and services to the public, leaving the responsibility to continue with the safety measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19 up to citizens and the private sector. The new guidelines will take effect June 16 and run through July 1."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200623095534/https://caribbeanbusiness.com/52221-2/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200616,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""In a press conference at one of the main movie theaters in the San Juan metropolitan area, Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced announced the lifting of the island’s lockdown and the reopening of practically all businesses and services to the public, leaving the responsibility to continue with the safety measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19 up to citizens and the private sector. The new guidelines will take effect June 16 and run through July 1."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200623095534/https://caribbeanbusiness.com/52221-2/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200616,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Among the sectors that will not open but will begin to prepare for the reopening is external tourism, which according to Vázquez Garced could possibly resume July 15. The Health Secretary indicated that screening measures are being expanded at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Isla Verde, and will begin to introduce them at the Aguadilla and Ponce airports. JetBlue’s terminal “will open and the IDNow machines and serological testing, the body scan, will be moved there,” González said, adding that Sara Alert, a monitoring tool that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses to communicate with travelers, will also be used."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200623095534/https://caribbeanbusiness.com/52221-2/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200616,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Every person who goes to a laboratory must have a medical order for a Covid test."" All tests' costs are covered by all insurance providers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803153107/http://www.salud.gov.pr/OA%20COVID19/OA%20450%20Para%20ordenar%20el%20pago%20por%20parte%20de%20los%20aseguradores%20de%20salud%20de%20la%20prueba%20de%20COVID-19.pdf" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200624,C1: School closing,3,1,"Contingency and Protection Plan for employees of primary and secondary schools, post-secondary institutions and students is published. http://intraedu.dde.pr/Comunicados%20Oficiales/202006240812-FIRMADO.pdf" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200629,C1: School closing,3,1,"Gov. Vázquez asked that public and private schools start preparing their reopening plans and coronavirus protocols for August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200707005249/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/puerto-rico-extends-coronavirus-curfew-reopens-more-places/2020/06/29/19efe0f2-ba13-11ea-97c1-6cf116ffe26c_story.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200629,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Casinos were allowed to reopen, but at 75% capacity, and restaurants and businesses can now operate at that capacity as well, up from 50%. Concert venues and cemeteries also are reopening, but with social distancing measures in place. In addition, natural reserves, state forests and wildlife refuges are re-opening to the public on July 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200707005249/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/puerto-rico-extends-coronavirus-curfew-reopens-more-places/2020/06/29/19efe0f2-ba13-11ea-97c1-6cf116ffe26c_story.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200629,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"In addition, public transportation including buses and trains will not operate yet. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624085354/https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/06/11/world/americas/ap-cb-virus-outbreak-puerto-rico.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200629,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Set to change to screening on July 15, when the state resumes allowing tourists to fly in. https://web.archive.org/web/20200707010151/https://apnews.com/cbb235d1adf237f206761b48815837f5" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200711,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Everyone must wear a mask, scarf, or cloth face covering when visiting any establishment that is authorized to be open to the public. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor, a penalty of imprisonment not to exceed 6 months, or a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925064345/https://www.astho.org/StatePublicHealth/Rundown-of-State-and-Territorial-COVID-19-Mask-Requirements/07-09-20/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200715,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Puerto Rico has opened to tourism. Will be screening people and quarantining those with symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725073526/https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/puerto-rico-se-abre-al-turismo-pero-exige-garantia-de-no-tener-coronavirus_1_6107581.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200715,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Governor extends mortgage moratorium period by two months. web/20200716211118/https://twitter.com/i/js_inst?c_name=ui_metrics" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The operation of establishments that are mainly dedicated to the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption inside or outside the premises, such as bars, cafes and any other similar place, is not allowed. As for restaurants, dining rooms may remain open for diners, as long as their operation remains below 50% of the maximum occupancy defined by the current building code in Puerto Rico (PR Building Code 2018) during hours allowed at curfew. ""Retail and wholesale businesses, as well as motor vehicle dealers or dealers, travel agencies and advertising agencies, will continue to operate as long as they do not exceed the maximum occupancy equivalent to 50% of the capacity established in the current building code in Puerto Rico. This also applies to open-format shopping malls, laundromats, and businesses dedicated to ornamental agriculture. Discos, cinemas, concert halls, game rooms, theaters, casinos, gyms, bars and any similar place or event that encourages the gathering of a group of citizens in the same place, is not authorized to operate during the validity of this Executive Order."" (At least until the 31st of July) ""The closure of all marinas is ordered to discourage maritime traffic of recreational boats in our territorial waters, including watercraft."" Casinos may not operate during the effectiveness of the Executive Order. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725085630/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobernadora-wanda-v-zquez-garced-emite-orden-ejecutiva-2020-054-que-extiende-el-toque-de https://web.archive.org/web/20200725085640/http://www.mcvpr.com/newsroom-publications-Executive-Order-EO-2020-054" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Section 13 of the Executive Order provides that proposals for virtual concerts and theater activities may be submitted for the approval and authorization of the Governor’s Chief of Staff. Mass gatherings where the crowding of persons is encouraged are unauthorized by the Executive Order. "" Starting on July 17th, and within permissible curfew hours, only individual sports and recreational training that do not entail physical contact are allowed. Competitive activities of any kind, professional or non-professional, are not allowed during the effectiveness of the Executive Order. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725085640/http://www.mcvpr.com/newsroom-publications-Executive-Order-EO-2020-054 https://web.archive.org/web/20200725085640/http://www.mcvpr.com/newsroom-publications-Executive-Order-EO-2020-054" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200717,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Mass gatherings where the crowding of persons is encouraged are unauthorized by the Executive Order. Waiting lines are not allowed outside establishments. In all authorized stores that require a reservation, an appointment, or have a food or merchandise pick-up service the wait must be made in individual vehicles. Under no circumstances will the crowding of people outside establishments be allowed. It will not be allowed to go to the beach for recreational purposes, only to do exercises. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725085630/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobernadora-wanda-v-zquez-garced-emite-orden-ejecutiva-2020-054-que-extiende-el-toque-de https://web.archive.org/web/20200725085640/http://www.mcvpr.com/newsroom-publications-Executive-Order-EO-2020-054" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200717,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""The maritime transportation services provided by the Maritime Transport Authority (ATM) will be exclusively for residents and staff who are going to carry out work arrangements to the municipal islands. In addition, the collective transport AMA and Tren Urbano are canceled, and only the Llama y Viaje program will be in operation."" (Llama y Viaje is a travel program for individuals with a disability) https://web.archive.org/web/20200725085630/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobernadora-wanda-v-zquez-garced-emite-orden-ejecutiva-2020-054-que-extiende-el-toque-de" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200717,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""(July 16, 2020 - La Fortaleza, San Juan) - Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced issued Executive Order 2020-054, which extends the curfew or the end of the hours allowed to leave the residences from 5:00 am to 10:00 at night until July 31, 2020"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200725085630/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobernadora-wanda-v-zquez-garced-emite-orden-ejecutiva-2020-054-que-extiende-el-toque-de" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200722,C1: School closing,3,1,"Education Secretary Eligio Hernández said he was delaying the reopening of public schools for in-person classes by one month to Sept. 17. Puerto Rico officials announced Wednesday (July 22nd) that all public school students will start virtual classes Aug. 17 as the U.S. territory battles an increase in coronavirus cases. Hernández noted that certain printed materials will be available to pick up at school for those who have internet problems (outages remain common due to hurricane Maria). https://web.archive.org/web/20200725092505/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/puerto-rico-to-offer-virtual-classes-delay-school-reopening/2020/07/22/8fb65cb8-cc5a-11ea-99b0-8426e26d203b_story.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200726,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced amends Executive Order 2020-054 so that this Sunday, July 26, 2020, all businesses remain closed, except for pharmacies, supermarkets, gas stations and restaurants , and the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Vázquez Garced clarified that the rest of the week, Executive Order 2020-054 will remain in force, announced last week, which is valid until July 31. “Next Tuesday, we will all meet again to assess whether or not people complied with the Executive Order over the weekend. Once analyzed, it will be determined if it is necessary to close again on Sunday, August 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727053406/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobernadora-wanda-v-zquez-garced-toma-medidas-m-s-restrictivas-al-cerrar-negocios-y-prohibir" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200820,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), public transportation and any other methods of ""collective transportation"" are banned in Puerto Rico. This measure will be in place until the Executive Order is amended/derogated. * Official decree (see 2020-062, pages 30-31) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831201234/https://www.elpais.cr/2020/08/19/decreto-de-gobernadora-de-puerto-rico-cierra-playas-por-covid-13/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200820,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), citizens are allowed to leave their houses to practice exercise and outdoor activities from Monday to Saturday (in non-curfew hours). On Sundays, people are required to stay at home. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 33) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831201234/https://www.elpais.cr/2020/08/19/decreto-de-gobernadora-de-puerto-rico-cierra-playas-por-covid-13/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of 31 August, in-person classes are not taking place in Puerto Rico. However, Governor Wanda Vázquez recently said that in-person classes at public schools may start in mid-September as initially scheduled. The Ministry of Education is following the criteria from the CDC to assess the towns/municipalities that would be the first to reopen schools. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831181949/https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/notas/cuatro-pueblos-cumplen-con-la-mayoria-de-las-metricas-para-reabrir-las-escuelas/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), the Governor announced a the start of a 24-hour lockdown every Sunday until 11 September. During these days, only pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, and hardware stores will be allowed to open. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 37) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831184222/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/video/puerto-rico-decreta-cuarentena-total-los-domingos/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), all public or private activities that imply mass gatherings are banned on the Island. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 37) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831195227/https://www.efe.com/efe/usa/puerto-rico/gobernadora-de-puerto-rico-emite-nueva-orden-para-frenar-el-coronavirus/50000110-4310218" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), all public or private activities that imply mass gatherings are banned on the Island. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 37) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831195227/https://www.efe.com/efe/usa/puerto-rico/gobernadora-de-puerto-rico-emite-nueva-orden-para-frenar-el-coronavirus/50000110-4310218" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"I couldn't find specific information on internal movement restrictions. However, it seems that travel to other cities/areas in the Island is allowed." Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,C8: International travel controls,1,,"As of 31 August, Puerto Rico is encouraging only essential travel and has postponed its official inbound tourism. However, it is not clear if this is a ban policy or only an ""encouragement"" to reduce the inflow of international passengers. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831204018/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-advisory" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,E1: Income support,1,1,"As of 31 August, the program ""Pago de Impacto Económico"" that transfers USD 1200 per individual is still in place in the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831204915/https://www.pagodeimpactoeconomico.com/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The existing policy that establishes the moratorium for credit card debts, personal credits, and mortgages payments is still in place in the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831205322/https://ayudalegalpr.org/resource/nueva-ley-de-moratorias-ante-el-covid-19?ref=CiiJR" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The official websites and social media of the Secretary of Health are updated with information and advice about COVID-19 on a regular basis. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831210048/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/Home.aspx " Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the website of the Secretary of Health, as of 31 August, only people that have symptoms and are referred by a doctor can get tested for COVID-19. ""If you are hospitalized, you will be tested. If you feel unwell and have symptoms, you should see your doctor so that he can evaluate you and give you a referral for sampling. A medical order is required to carry it out. Some clinical laboratories are doing it privately, as well as some municipalities. In most cases, they will ask you to have a medical order, but in the case of some municipalities the order is not necessary. Contact your laboratory or municipality to see if they are doing it."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200831210514/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/COVID19-Preguntas.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing efforts seem to be comprehensive in the country, especially in areas with a higher number of cases and deaths. https://archive.fo/QepFU" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200823,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), the Governor announced a the start of a 24-hour lockdown every Sunday until 11 September. During these days, only pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, and hardware stores will be allowed to open. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 37) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831184222/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/video/puerto-rico-decreta-cuarentena-total-los-domingos/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200823,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), citizens are allowed to leave their houses to practice exercise and outdoor activities from Monday to Saturday (in non-curfew hours). On Sundays, people are required to stay at home. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 33) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831201234/https://www.elpais.cr/2020/08/19/decreto-de-gobernadora-de-puerto-rico-cierra-playas-por-covid-13/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200824,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), the Governor announced a the start of a 24-hour lockdown every Sunday until 11 September. During these days, only pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, and hardware stores will be allowed to open. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 37) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831184222/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/video/puerto-rico-decreta-cuarentena-total-los-domingos/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200824,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), citizens are allowed to leave their houses to practice exercise and outdoor activities from Monday to Saturday (in non-curfew hours). On Sundays, people are required to stay at home. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 33) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831201234/https://www.elpais.cr/2020/08/19/decreto-de-gobernadora-de-puerto-rico-cierra-playas-por-covid-13/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200830,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), the Governor announced a the start of a 24-hour lockdown every Sunday until 11 September. During these days, only pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, and hardware stores will be allowed to open. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 37) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831184222/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/video/puerto-rico-decreta-cuarentena-total-los-domingos/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200830,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), citizens are allowed to leave their houses to practice exercise and outdoor activities from Monday to Saturday (in non-curfew hours). On Sundays, people are required to stay at home. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 33) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831201234/https://www.elpais.cr/2020/08/19/decreto-de-gobernadora-de-puerto-rico-cierra-playas-por-covid-13/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200831,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), the Governor announced a the start of a 24-hour lockdown every Sunday until 11 September. During these days, only pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, and hardware stores will be allowed to open. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 37) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831184222/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/video/puerto-rico-decreta-cuarentena-total-los-domingos/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As part of the Executive Order 2020-062 (20 August), citizens are allowed to leave their houses to practice exercise and outdoor activities from Monday to Saturday (in non-curfew hours). On Sundays, people are required to stay at home. * Official decree (see 2020-062, page 33) http://web.archive.org/web/20200831194511/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ * Other sources http://web.archive.org/web/20200831201234/https://www.elpais.cr/2020/08/19/decreto-de-gobernadora-de-puerto-rico-cierra-playas-por-covid-13/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Puerto Rico's Governor announced that mass activities are still prohibited, both in open and closed spaces, including parades, caravans and similar activities that allow the agglomeration of people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200915005420/https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/09/11/gobierno-de-puerto-rico-autoriza-reabrir-playas-y-cines-gimnasios-y-casinos-elimina-cuarentena-de-los-domingos/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20200901,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"No recent policy changes found in public transportation" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201007,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Puerto Rico has opened to tourism. Will be screening people and quarantining those with symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725073526/https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/puerto-rico-se-abre-al-turismo-pero-exige-garantia-de-no-tener-coronavirus_1_6107581.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201007,E1: Income support,1,1,"Emergency funds are available to be distributed within the public. ""COVID-19 left many individuals, families, and businesses vulnerable to economic hardship. Support is available for those fighting the virus at the front lines, and those financially affected by the pandemic."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201019155425/https://oversightboard.pr.gov/covid19-info/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201007,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The existing policy that establishes the moratorium for credit card debts, personal credits, and mortgages payments is still in place in the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831205322/https://ayudalegalpr.org/resource/nueva-ley-de-moratorias-ante-el-covid-19?ref=CiiJR" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201007,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The official websites and social media of the Secretary of Health are updated with information and advice about COVID-19 on a regular basis. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831210048/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/Home.aspx " Puerto Rico,PRI,20201007,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the website of the Secretary of Health, as of 31 August, only people that have symptoms and are referred by a doctor can get tested for COVID-19. ""If you are hospitalized, you will be tested. If you feel unwell and have symptoms, you should see your doctor so that he can evaluate you and give you a referral for sampling. A medical order is required to carry it out. Some clinical laboratories are doing it privately, as well as some municipalities. In most cases, they will ask you to have a medical order, but in the case of some municipalities the order is not necessary. Contact your laboratory or municipality to see if they are doing it."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200831210514/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/COVID19-Preguntas.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201007,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing efforts seem to be comprehensive in the country, especially in areas with a higher number of cases and deaths. https://archive.fo/QepFU" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201007,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Everyone must wear a mask, scarf, or cloth face covering when visiting any establishment that is authorized to be open to the public. Failure to comply may result in a misdemeanor, a penalty of imprisonment not to exceed 6 months, or a fine of no more than $5,000, or both. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925064345/https://www.astho.org/StatePublicHealth/Rundown-of-State-and-Territorial-COVID-19-Mask-Requirements/07-09-20/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201017,C1: School closing,3,1,"""SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Friday announced that more people will be able to visit restaurants, gyms, theaters and casinos as the U.S. territory relaxes some pandemic-related restrictions."" This has no mention of school reopenings. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018201129/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-business-puerto-rico-60e8a79673aa0350112482d5f2135392" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201017,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Starting Saturday, capacity at restaurants will increase from 50% to 55%, while capacity at theaters, gyms and casinos will increase from 25% to 30%. Business owners had been demanding that capacity increase by at least 60% given an economic crisis that the pandemic has worsened."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201018201129/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-business-puerto-rico-60e8a79673aa0350112482d5f2135392" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201017,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Starting Saturday, capacity at restaurants will increase from 50% to 55%, while capacity at theaters, gyms and casinos will increase from 25% to 30%. Business owners had been demanding that capacity increase by at least 60% given an economic crisis that the pandemic has worsened."" No mention of public events resuming. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018201129/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-business-puerto-rico-60e8a79673aa0350112482d5f2135392" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201017,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Starting Saturday, capacity at restaurants will increase from 50% to 55%, while capacity at theaters, gyms and casinos will increase from 25% to 30%. Business owners had been demanding that capacity increase by at least 60% given an economic crisis that the pandemic has worsened."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201018201129/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-business-puerto-rico-60e8a79673aa0350112482d5f2135392" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201017,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""In addition, public transportation including buses and trains will resume service next week, and ferries will be allowed to only take tourists to the popular nearby island of Culebra."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201018201129/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-business-puerto-rico-60e8a79673aa0350112482d5f2135392" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201017,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""A 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew remains in place, and face masks continue to be mandatory."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201018201129/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-business-puerto-rico-60e8a79673aa0350112482d5f2135392" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201017,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In addition, public transportation including buses and trains will resume service next week, and ferries will be allowed to only take tourists to the popular nearby island of Culebra. http://web.archive.org/web/20201018201129/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-business-puerto-rico-60e8a79673aa0350112482d5f2135392" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201029,C1: School closing,3,1,"No mention of schools reopening in-person learning. http://web.archive.org/web/20201030011226/https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-schools-reopening/ Department of Education Website - http://web.archive.org/web/20201030011456/https://de.pr.gov/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars, cafes and discos remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20201030005248/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201029,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travel Guidelines - http://web.archive.org/web/20201030005248/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines " Puerto Rico,PRI,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201030004032/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx " Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,C1: School closing,3,1,"No updates on the Puerto Rico Department of Education website. Edweek still reports that classes are fully remote. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171154/https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-covid-19-schools-open-closed.html?cmp=eml-enl-eu-mostpop&M=59726363&U=&UUID=96155749d7cc9a7eb4e153ce431f8907" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Puerto Rico's official tourism website notes that bars, discos, and cafes remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171318/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines#:~:text=Travelers%2520entering%2520Puerto%2520Rico%2520must,result%2520or%2520they%2520must%2520quarantine." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Puerto Rico's official tourism website notes that all event venues remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171318/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines#:~:text=Travelers%2520entering%2520Puerto%2520Rico%2520must,result%2520or%2520they%2520must%2520quarantine." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Group gatherings continue to be banned in Puerto Rico. The number of attendees permitted is not clear. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171318/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines#:~:text=Travelers%2520entering%2520Puerto%2520Rico%2520must,result%2520or%2520they%2520must%2520quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171318/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines#:~:text=Travelers%2520entering%2520Puerto%2520Rico%2520must,result%2520or%2520they%2520must%2520quarantine." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"At latest report, urban transportation remains in operation in Puerto Rico. Some ferry services are reserved for locals only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171318/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines#:~:text=Travelers%2520entering%2520Puerto%2520Rico%2520must,result%2520or%2520they%2520must%2520quarantine." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A curfew from 10:00PM to 5:00AM remains in force. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171318/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines#:~:text=Travelers%2520entering%2520Puerto%2520Rico%2520must,result%2520or%2520they%2520must%2520quarantine." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Some internal transport services are reserved for locals only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171318/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines#:~:text=Travelers%2520entering%2520Puerto%2520Rico%2520must,result%2520or%2520they%2520must%2520quarantine." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Arrivals in Puerto Rico are required to produce evidence of a negative test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171318/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines#:~:text=Travelers%2520entering%2520Puerto%2520Rico%2520must,result%2520or%2520they%2520must%2520quarantine." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,E1: Income support,1,1,"Support appears to continue to be in place." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Debt moratorium appears to continue to be in place." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The official websites and social media of the Secretary of Health are updated with information and advice about COVID-19 on a regular basis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108172232/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/Home.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In a sharp change from earlier policy, Puerto Rico now has free roadside testing available that explicitly targets asymptomatic people. This service is only available on weekends. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108143315/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/puerto-rico-will-provide-free-covid-testing-toll-booths-n1246836" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change noted." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks are mandatory in all public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171318/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines#:~:text=Travelers%2520entering%2520Puerto%2520Rico%2520must,result%2520or%2520they%2520must%2520quarantine." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,C1: School closing,3,1,"No evident policy change. Schools are still fully closed and continuing with distance learning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116165022/https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-covid-19-schools-open-closed.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116183439/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"OE-2020-077 Seccion 13ra All mass activities, both in open and enclosed spaces, including parades, caravans and analogous activities that propose the crowding of people are disallowed under penalty of non-compliance with the provisions of this Order. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No evident policy change. All mass activities, both in open and enclosed spaces, including parades, caravans and analogous activities that propose the crowding of people are disallowed under penalty of non-compliance with the provisions of this Order. (translated using Google Translate) Amount of people considered a ""crowding"" is unclear. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ OE-2020-077 Seccion 13ra OE-2020-080 Seccion 15ta" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No evidence of policy change. Keeping this at ""1"" because of the below: Taxis are accessible from 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM, except for airport service. Ferry service to Vieques remains available to residents only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116183439/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines The below site contained the following information regarding public transportation: -Certified transportation carriers are properly disinfecting vehicles and have hand sanitizer available. -Drivers wear gloves when handling doors and luggage. Face coverings are mandatory for drivers and passengers. -Ride sharing options like Uber mandate face coverings for drivers and passengers, with no front seat passengers permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224106/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/promise#component-10166" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No evident policy change. Enacted in accordance with the law October 16, 2020. ""The curfew is parked in Puerto Rico from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday, until December 11, 2020. All citizens should limit social activities or family care in public and private places."" (translated with Google Translate from Spanish) https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ OE-2020-080 Seccion 1ra" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No evident policy change. Some internal transport services are reserved for locals only. Ferry service to Vieques remains available to residents only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116183439/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,C8: International travel controls,3,,"I have changed this to ""3"" due to the below. I believe ""3"" designation should go further back, so perhaps someone can review this category. ""Is Puerto Rico accepting travelers from U.S. states with a high number of positive COVID-19 cases? As a non-incorporated territory of the U.S., Puerto Rico abides by Federal Law and established restrictions on the entry of certain travelers. For more information, visit the CDC."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116183439/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines https://web.archive.org/web/20201116184500/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html Effective Date: 11:59 p.m. EDT May 28, 2020 I have suspended and limited the entry of aliens recently present in certain foreign jurisdictions where significant COVID-19 outbreaks have occurred. These jurisdictions include the People’s Republic of China (excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), and the Republic of Ireland. The entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of all aliens who were physically present within the Federative Republic of Brazil during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States is hereby suspended. This proclamation shall remain in effect until terminated by the President. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116230009/https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-certain-additional-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-novel-coronavirus/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,E1: Income support,1,1,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019155425/https://oversightboard.pr.gov/covid19-info/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No evident policy change. Original debt relief policy (Joint Resolution 26-2020) has been extended one year (CARTA CIRCULAR NUMERO CIF-CC-2020-006). Joint Resolution 26-2020 April 14, 2020. To order all financial creditors, including all banking or financial institutions authorized to do business in Puerto Rico, to establish a voluntary moratorium, at the option of the client or debtor, on payments to personal loans, auto loans, mortgage loans and / o credit cards corresponding to the months of March, April, May and June 2020; prohibit the collection of surcharges, penalties and / or increase in additional interest rates by a client or debtor to take advantage of the referred moratorium; grant the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions power to enforce faithful compliance with the provisions of this Joint Resolution in accordance with the powers and faculties delegated by Law No. 4 of October 11, 1985, as amended known as the ""Law of the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions ""; and for other related purposes. This joint resolution will take effect immediately after its approval. (Translated from Spanish with Google Translate) http://www.ocif.pr.gov/Avisos%20Publicos/Resoluci%C3%B3n%20Conjunta%20%20RCS%2026-2020%20.pdf (archive.org will not archive this site) CARTA CIRCULAR NUMERO CIF-CC-2020-006 June 19, 2020 The purpose of this Circular Letter is to extend the term of one year for the classification of loans provided in Section 27 of the Banking Law, in light of the State of Emergency declared by the Honorable Governor, Wanda Vazquez Garced, and the various Executive Orders issued by it in a series of Administrative Bulletins, Beginning with OE Num OE-2020-023 of March 15, 2020 in view of the Pandemic declared by the global spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This Joint Resolution will take effect immediately after its approval. (Translated from Spanish with Google Translate) http://www.ocif.pr.gov/Avisos%20Publicos/Enmienda%20a%20la%20RC%2026-2020.pdf (archive.org will not archive this site)" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No evident policy change. Public information campaign still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116170605/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No evident policy change. Q: Can I have a lab test to see if I have COVID-19? A: If you are hospitalized, you will be tested. If you feel unwell and have symptoms, you should see your doctor so that he can evaluate you and give you a referral for sampling. A medical order is required to carry it out. Some clinical laboratories are doing it privately, as well as some municipalities. In most cases they will ask you to have a medical order, but in the case of some municipalities the order is not necessary. Contact your laboratory or municipality to see if they are doing it. https://web.archive.org/web/20201117002903/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/COVID19-Preguntas.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No evident policy change. Regular contract tracing reports are published on salud.gov.pr https://web.archive.org/web/20201116173236/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/Informe_de_Rastreo_de_Contactos.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No evidence of recent policy change. OE-2020-077 Seccion 14ta (Enacted in accordance with the law October 16, 2020) ""For anyone visiting the establishments or offices in this order, it is mandatory to cover the mouth and nose area with a mask"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"(November 13, 2020- La Fortaleza, San Juan) - ""Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced announced today the signing of Executive Order 2020-080 related to COVID-19, whose effectiveness is from this Monday, November 16 to 11 December. The curfew remains in effect from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am."" ""According to the orange level, the occupancy percentage of authorized establishments will now be up to 30%. This includes shopping malls, restaurants, retail stores, and motor vehicle dealerships. The occupancy of cinemas, casinos and gyms continues at 30%."" ""According to the orange level model, the occupation of common swimming pools should remain at 30%, and the beaches can be used for sports, avoiding crowds. Recreational areas, bars, hammocks and cafeterias must remain closed."" ""To enforce these provisions, the governor activated the Puerto Rico National Guard to, like the citizens, be vigilant and communicate with the Department of Health and the Police Bureau to see any violation of the order, acting in accordance with the Police Reform."" Translated from Spanish using Google Translate https://web.archive.org/web/20201116182321/https://www.fortaleza.pr.gov/content/gobernadora-wanda-v-zquez-garced-informa-restricciones-en-la-nueva-orden-ejecutiva" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"OE-2020-080 Seccion 15ta All mass activities, both in open and enclosed spaces, including parades, processions and analogous activities that propose the crowding of persons are disallowed under penalty of non-compliance with the provisions of this Order. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""The Department of Health and the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust (PRPHT), program of the Trust for Science, Technology, and Research of Puerto Rico (FCTIPR) developed a model of four alert levels established from key metrics to control the pandemic of COVID-19 in Puerto Rico. The objective is to communicate in a simple way the level of emergency that the country is experiencing in relation to COVID-19. The COVID-19 Risk Levels Model establishes the reference framework for responding to the four defined alert levels. The model assigns a color to each alert level. The metrics included in the model, as well as the risk levels and proposed measures, are continuously reviewed based on the knowledge and experience acquired in managing the pandemic, as well as new information and scientific evidence on the behavior of the virus."" (translated from Spanish using Google Translate) The four alert levels are: Green Level (Minimal Risk) Yellow Level (Moderate Risk) Orange Level (Substantial Risk) Red Level (Critical Risk) https://web.archive.org/web/20201116174333/https://www.metro.pr/pr/noticias/2020/11/16/salud-y-fideicomiso-de-salud-publica-explican-cuatro-niveles-alerta-para-control-de-la-pandemia.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No evidence of recent policy change. OE-2020-080 Seccion 16ta (Enacted in accordance with the law November 16, 2020) ""For anyone visiting the establishments or offices in this order, it is mandatory to cover the mouth and nose area with a mask"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,C1: School closing,3,1,"No evident policy change. Schools are still fully closed and continuing with distance learning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130004431/https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-covid-19-schools-open-closed.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars remain closed. Retail is open at limited capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130004557/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public activities remain banned under OE-2020-077. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change. Crowding is banned (enforced by police) but no guidelines can be found on exact numbers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130004557/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Ferry services in some parts of the Territory are available to residents only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130004557/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change. Executive order OE-2020-080 establishes a curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/ " Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No evident policy change. Some internal transport services are reserved for locals only. Ferry service to Vieques remains available to residents only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130004557/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"I would disagree with the previous coding, noting that international restrictions are applied at the Federal level, and that travelers from other states are not banned from entering; they are, however, required to present evidence of a negative test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130004557/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,E1: Income support,1,1,"Support appears to continue to be in place." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Debt moratorium appears to continue to be in place." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. Public information campaign still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130005602/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No evident policy change. Q: Can I have a lab test to see if I have COVID-19? A: If you are hospitalized, you will be tested. If you feel unwell and have symptoms, you should see your doctor so that he can evaluate you and give you a referral for sampling. A medical order is required to carry it out. Some clinical laboratories are doing it privately, as well as some municipalities. In most cases they will ask you to have a medical order, but in the case of some municipalities the order is not necessary. Contact your laboratory or municipality to see if they are doing it. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130005602/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130005602/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,C1: School closing,3,1,"No evident policy change. Schools are still fully closed and continuing with distance learning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206022203/https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-covid-19-schools-open-closed.html" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars remain closed. Retail is open at limited capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206022456/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public activities remain banned under OE-2020-077. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change. Crowding is banned (enforced by police) but no guidelines can be found on exact numbers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206022456/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Ferry services in some parts of the Territory are available to residents only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206022456/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change. Executive order OE-2020-080 establishes a curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No evident policy change. Some internal transport services are reserved for locals only. Ferry service to Vieques remains available to residents only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206022456/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Visitors required to present a negative test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206022456/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,E1: Income support,1,1,"Support appears to continue to be in place." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Debt moratorium appears to continue to be in place." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. Public information campaign still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130005602/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No evident policy change. Q: Can I have a lab test to see if I have COVID-19? A: If you are hospitalized, you will be tested. If you feel unwell and have symptoms, you should see your doctor so that he can evaluate you and give you a referral for sampling. A medical order is required to carry it out. Some clinical laboratories are doing it privately, as well as some municipalities. In most cases they will ask you to have a medical order, but in the case of some municipalities the order is not necessary. Contact your laboratory or municipality to see if they are doing it. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206023420/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206023420/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,C1: School closing,3,1,"No evident policy change. Schools are still fully closed and continuing with distance learning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213015256/https://www.edweek.org/leadership/map-where-are-schools-closed/2020/07" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars remain closed. Retail is open at limited capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213015319/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public activities remain banned under OE-2020-077. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change. Crowding is banned (enforced by police) but no guidelines can be found on exact numbers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213015319/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Ferry services in some parts of the Territory are available to residents only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206022456/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change. Executive order OE-2020-080 establishes a curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213015554/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No evident policy change. Some internal transport services are reserved for locals only. Ferry service to Vieques remains available to residents only. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213015319/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Visitors required to present a negative test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206022456/https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-guidelines" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,E1: Income support,1,1,"Support appears to continue to be in place." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Debt moratorium appears to continue to be in place." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. Public information campaign still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130005602/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No evident policy change. Q: Can I have a lab test to see if I have COVID-19? A: If you are hospitalized, you will be tested. If you feel unwell and have symptoms, you should see your doctor so that he can evaluate you and give you a referral for sampling. A medical order is required to carry it out. Some clinical laboratories are doing it privately, as well as some municipalities. In most cases they will ask you to have a medical order, but in the case of some municipalities the order is not necessary. Contact your laboratory or municipality to see if they are doing it. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206023420/http://www.salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No evidence of recent policy change. OE-2020-080 Seccion 16ta (Enacted in accordance with the law November 16, 2020) ""For anyone visiting the establishments or offices in this order, it is mandatory to cover the mouth and nose area with a mask"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116194236/https://www.estado.pr.gov/en/executive-orders/" Puerto Rico,PRI,20201207,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Media reporting indicates that no vaccines are currently available, but that doses will be delivered to health care workers before the end of the month. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213021126/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/2020-12-12-covid-live-updates-vaccine-news-n1250986" Portugal,PRT,20200126,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://twitter.com/DGSaude/status/1221389443623505920 From 26th january on the social medias from Portuguese government have been posting about COVID-19, the symptons and cases when people have to inform the government about returning from a trip. " Portugal,PRT,20200126,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://www.dn.pt/edicao-do-dia/26-jan-2020/um-caso-suspeito-de-infecao-com-o-coronavirus-em-portugal-11748598.html First suspected patient tested. He was returning from China. " Portugal,PRT,20200126,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://www.dn.pt/pais/dois-casos-confirmados-em-portugal-e-agora-conter-conter-e-conter-11876899.html In the contention phase, Portugal's government made efforts to trace all contacts of people infected with COVID-19. " Portugal,PRT,20200301,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/23/sociedade/noticia/coronavirus-teste-sintomas-online-ligar-sns24-1908970 https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/23/sociedade/noticia/coronavirus-teste-sintomas-online-ligar-sns24-1908970 https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/coronavirus/detalhe/covid-19-dgs-admite-testes-em-massa-mas-pessoas-com-sintomas-sao-prioritarias The country is only testing people with symptons. The minister considers mass tests, but so far there is still the stablished priority. " Portugal,PRT,20200309,C1: School closing,2,0,"""the general directorate of health (DGS) announced closure of all schools in the Felgueiras and Lousada areas, due to a second child testing positive for Covid-19."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507074022/https://www.portugalresident.com/covid-19-portugal-round-up/" Portugal,PRT,20200309,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Government freezes the payment of income tax obligations. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509084553/https://dre.pt/home/-/dre/130779505/details/maximized ""Em 9 de março, o Governo decidiu prorrogar o prazo de cumprimento de obrigações fiscais (declarativas e de pagamento) relativas ao Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Coletivas, nomeadamente adiando o Pagamento Especial por Conta de 31 de março de 2020 para 30 de junho de 2020, prorrogando a entrega da declaração Modelo 22 de 31 de maio de 2020 para 31 de julho de 2020 e prorrogando o primeiro pagamento por conta e o primeiro pagamento adicional por conta de 31 de julho de 2020 para 31 de agosto de 2020.""" Portugal,PRT,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/10/economia/noticia/governo-suspende-voos-territorio-italiano-causa-coronavirus-1907157 Portugal suspends flights to Italy. Bans flights from and to Spain. " Portugal,PRT,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Nightclubs and similar establishments are required to close, bars and restaurants have to limit the number of customers Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509095926/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=10317e83-589c-49b6-91ab-26341e747058" Portugal,PRT,20200313,E1: Income support,1,1,"Government implements an extraordinary income support scheme to workers who need to stay home to take care of dependants and to those who had lost their income due to reduction in economic activity. This is caped at 50% of the income or the minimum wage for informal workers (700 euros per month). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509072543/http://www.seg-social.pt/apoio-extraordinario-a-reducao-da-atividade-economica-de-trabalhador-independente ""É criado um apoio financeiro excepcional aos trabalhadores por conta de outrem que tenham de ficar em casa a acompanhar os filhos até 12 anos, no valor de 66% da remuneração base (33% a cargo do empregador, 33% a cargo da Segurança Social). Para os trabalhadores independentes, é criado um apoio financeiro excepcional aos que tenham de ficar em casa a acompanhar os filhos até 12 anos, no valor de 1/3 da remuneração média, bem como um apoio extraordinário à redução da atividade económica de trabalhador independente e diferimento do pagamento de contribuições"" " Portugal,PRT,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Government shuts down all schools and universities due to COVID-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507073527/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322581/portugal-government-shuts-down-all-schools-and-universities-due-to-covid-19-march-12-update-4 Quotation: Portugal will close all schools and nightclubs from next week until April 9, Reuters reported. “This is a fight for our very survival,” Reuters cited Prime Minister Antonio Costa as saying in a televised address. (date of publication 13 March 2020) Link: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/coronavirus-alert/coronavirus-prompts-school-closures-in-us-states-france-portugal/ This measure goes into effect from coming Monday not the past Monday, therefore, it will be 16 March 2020." Portugal,PRT,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://observador.pt/2020/03/15/fechados-num-pais-fechados-em-casa-voos-suspensos-fronteiras-fechadas-quarentena-imposta/ Bans flights from and to Spain. " Portugal,PRT,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,," https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/17/economia/noticia/portugal-avanca-ja-suspensao-voos-paises-terceiros-ue-1908222 Bans travels from EU e other countries. Opens exeptions, but with restrictions." Portugal,PRT,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://www.sabado.pt/portugal/detalhe/estamos-on-governo-lanca-site-sobre-como-responder-ao-novo-coronavirus Government launches website specific about coronavirus centralizing information from government" Portugal,PRT,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All non-essential business should close their doors ""São suspensas as atividades de prestação de serviços em estabelecimentos abertos ao público, com exceção daquelas que prestem serviços de primeira necessidade ou outros serviços considerados essenciais na presente conjuntura, as quais se encontram elencadas no anexo II ao presente decreto"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509093853/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=3f8e87a6-3cf1-4d0c-b5ee-72225a73cd4f" Portugal,PRT,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Due to the declaration of the emergency state, all public activities and events are suspended Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509093853/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=3f8e87a6-3cf1-4d0c-b5ee-72225a73cd4f São encerradas as ""atividades em espaços abertos, espaços e vias públicas, ou espaços e vias privadas equiparadas a vias públicas""" Portugal,PRT,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Government prohibits religious services to avoid gatherings and limits the attendance of participants in funerals. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509093853/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=3f8e87a6-3cf1-4d0c-b5ee-72225a73cd4f ""Fica proibida a realização de celebrações de cariz religioso e de outros eventos de culto que impliquem uma aglomeração de pessoas. 2 - A realização de funerais está condicionada à adoção de medidas organizacionais que garantam a inexistência de aglomerados de pessoas e o controlo das distâncias de segurança, designadamente a fixação de um limite máximo de presenças, a determinar pela autarquia local que exerça os poderes de gestão do respetivo cemitério.""" Portugal,PRT,20200319,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Limits in the number of passengers in public transport to 1/3 of capacity Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509093853/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=3f8e87a6-3cf1-4d0c-b5ee-72225a73cd4f ""O estabelecimento da redução do número máximo de passageiros por transporte para um terço do número máximo de lugares disponíveis, por forma a garantir a distância adequada entre os utentes dos transportes""" Portugal,PRT,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Members of the general population (those who do not have symptoms and are not part of the risk group) can only leave their houses for essential activities. Link decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509093853/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=3f8e87a6-3cf1-4d0c-b5ee-72225a73cd4f Link news release: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509093328/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-define-limitacoes-de-deslocacao-e-iniciativa-economica ""Ao conjunto restante da população, que não integra nenhum grupo de risco nem está doente ou em vigilância ativa, «impende o dever geral de recolhimento domiciliário, devendo a todo o custo evitar deslocações para fora do domicílio para além das necessárias»""" Portugal,PRT,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declared a 15-day nationwide state of emergency on March 18, which restricted non-essential travel and led thousands of businesses to close their doors. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507080434/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-portugal/portugal-prepares-to-extend-state-of-emergency-as-deaths-rise-to-187-idUKKBN21J5OI" Portugal,PRT,20200320,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Parliament approved exceptional measures suspending evictions and cuts in the provision of water, gas, and electricity due to income loss caused by the coronavirus. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509085737/https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/18/politica/noticia/medidas-excepcionais-aprovadas-nao-ha-despejos-corte-agua-luz-1908429 ""sejam suspensas as acções de despejo durante o período em que vigorar a pandemia e que não possam ser cortados os abastecimentos de água, luz ou gás por falta de pagamento devido a desemprego, quebra dos rendimentos ou por o cliente sofrer de covid-19""" Portugal,PRT,20200325,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"https://www.sabado.pt/portugal/detalhe/coronavirus-portugal-vai-entrar-na-fase-de-mitigacao-o-que-vai-mudar In mitigation phase, people with mild symptons will be recommended to stay home and only severe cases are be sent to hospital. " Portugal,PRT,20200326,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2020/03/26/lisbon039s-first-039drive-thru039-clinic-tests-patients-for-coronavirus" Portugal,PRT,20200409,C1: School closing,3,1,"There will be further announcements on 9th April regarding school closures https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/schools-could-be-closed-far-beyond-easter-holidays/53510" Portugal,PRT,20200409,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Governments prohibits internal travel during Easter holiday Link: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-limita-circulacao-intermunicipal-no-periodo-da-pascoa " Portugal,PRT,20200409,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://sicnoticias.pt/especiais/coronavirus/2020-04-02-As-novas-medidas-do-estado-de-emergencia During Easter flights will be forbidden. " Portugal,PRT,20200410,C1: School closing,3,1,"Portugal announced that they would keep schools closed till the end of the school year. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206233925/https://euobserver.com/coronavirus/148063" Portugal,PRT,20200410,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/security/news/2020/04/10/482998/migrant-model-follow-portugals-response-coronavirus/ https://www.themayor.eu/en/porto-opens-first-coronavirus-drive-thru-testing-centre-in-portugal" Portugal,PRT,20200410,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No updates on how this is being carried out since March. " Portugal,PRT,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"End of the travel restrictions imposed during the Easter holiday, but government still recommends avoiding all non-essential travel Link: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-limita-circulacao-intermunicipal-no-periodo-da-pascoa" Portugal,PRT,20200417,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As above. No new policies." Portugal,PRT,20200417,H2: Testing policy,3,,"As above. No new policies." Portugal,PRT,20200417,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"As above. No new policies." Portugal,PRT,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://www.gov.uk/government/news/portugal-coronavirus-covid-19-state-of-emergency" Portugal,PRT,20200418,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Portugal prolongs for another 30 days flights from and to EU countries, UK, US, Venezuela, Canada, and South Africa Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509091649/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=interdicao-dos-voos-de-e-para-paises-fora-da-uniao-europeia-prolongada-por-30-dias" Portugal,PRT,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"As above. No new policies. " Portugal,PRT,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"During the long weekend (due the the Labour Day bank holiday) the government has restricted travel between provinces. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509091052/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=proibido-circular-entre-concelhos-no-fim-de-semana-do-1-de-maio ""O Governo vai decretar, para o fim-de-semana prolongado do 1.º de Maio, a mesma norma que adotou para a Páscoa, com proibição de deslocações para fora do concelho de residência""" Portugal,PRT,20200503,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Decree-Law (DL) 20/2020 says that “the use of masks or visors is mandatory when using public passenger transport”, stressing that non-compliance “constitutes an offense, punishable by a minimum fine” of 120 euros and a maximum of 350 euros. The diploma, which comes into force on Sunday, May 3, also states that “the use of masks or visors is mandatory for access or permanence in spaces and commercial establishments and the provision of services, services and buildings serving the public and in educational establishments and daycare centers by teaching and non-teaching staff and students over the age of six ”. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015094042/https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/minimum-fines-of-120-euros-for-no-mask/53982 " Portugal,PRT,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506233239/https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1" Portugal,PRT,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506233239/https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1" Portugal,PRT,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506233239/https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1" Portugal,PRT,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506233239/https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1" Portugal,PRT,20200504,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506233239/https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1" Portugal,PRT,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506233239/https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1" Portugal,PRT,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506233239/https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1" Portugal,PRT,20200517,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Exceptional measures against payment of rents are set to expire on 17 May, 15 days after the end of the state of emergency: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523105614/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-portugal-rents/portugal-suspends-rents-worries-surface-over-post-pandemic-housing-crisis-idUSKBN21K31L https://web.archive.org/web/20200523105947/https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/president-announces-end-of-the-state-of-emergency/53920 " Portugal,PRT,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"High schools reopen as 11 and 12 graders (who will have to sit national examinations) come back to school. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520231404/https://www.idealista.pt/news/especiais/covid-19/2020/05/18/43376-segunda-fase-de-desconfinamento-em-portugal-o-que-muda-a-partir-de-hoje" Portugal,PRT,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most businesses, restaurants, museums reopen, but teleworking is mandatory until 31 May where possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520231404/https://www.idealista.pt/news/especiais/covid-19/2020/05/18/43376-segunda-fase-de-desconfinamento-em-portugal-o-que-muda-a-partir-de-hoje" Portugal,PRT,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Não é permitida a realização de celebrações e de outros eventos que impliquem uma aglomeração de pessoas em número superior a 10. Em situações devidamente justificadas, os membros do Governo responsáveis pelas áreas da administração interna e da saúde podem, conjuntamente, autorizar a realização de celebrações ou eventos, definindo os respetivos termos."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200520231404/https://www.idealista.pt/news/especiais/covid-19/2020/05/18/43376-segunda-fase-de-desconfinamento-em-portugal-o-que-muda-a-partir-de-hoje" Portugal,PRT,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Não é permitida a realização de celebrações e de outros eventos que impliquem uma aglomeração de pessoas em número superior a 10. Em situações devidamente justificadas, os membros do Governo responsáveis pelas áreas da administração interna e da saúde podem, conjuntamente, autorizar a realização de celebrações ou eventos, definindo os respetivos termos."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200520231404/https://www.idealista.pt/news/especiais/covid-19/2020/05/18/43376-segunda-fase-de-desconfinamento-em-portugal-o-que-muda-a-partir-de-hoje Restrictions on public gatherings remain for no more than 10 ppl. " Portugal,PRT,20200519,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"António Costa affirmed that the lifting of a set of restrictions that involve agglomerations of people is postponed, maintaining “the rule of banning gatherings of more than 10 people, while the rest of the country will evolve to 20 people”. [/web/20200604224408/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=conselho-de-ministros-aprova-nova-fase-de-desconfinamento-com-excecao-para-lisboa]" Portugal,PRT,20200523,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Portuguese Government extended, from May 18th until June 15th, the ban on flights to and from Portugal to and from countries outside the European Union. Countries associated with the Schengen area and Portuguese-speaking countries are exempt from the ban. Other exceptions are the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Venezuela, Canada and South Africa, “given the presence of important Portuguese communities"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200524163643/https://www.publico.pt/2020/05/14/economia/noticia/covid19-governo-prolonga-ate-15-junho-interdicao-voos-ue-1916569" Portugal,PRT,20200601,C1: School closing,2,1,"De-confinement plan. Pre-school education opening on June 1. [/web/20200604224247/https://covid19.min-saude.pt/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fase3-desconfinamento-finalfinal.pdf]" Portugal,PRT,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"António Costa affirmed that the lifting of a set of restrictions that involve agglomerations of people is postponed, maintaining “the rule of banning gatherings of more than 10 people, while the rest of the country will evolve to 20 people”. [/web/20200604224408/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=conselho-de-ministros-aprova-nova-fase-de-desconfinamento-com-excecao-para-lisboa]" Portugal,PRT,20200604,C1: School closing,2,1,"In Portugal, day care centers and nurseries were reopened on June 1st. Secondary school students started to take face-to-face classes in subjects with national exams. All other students continue to take distance classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613135604/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=escolas-tem-os-equipamentos-de-protecao-para-recomecar-as-aulas-presenciais" Portugal,PRT,20200604,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Eduardo Cabrita, add the need to continue to respect« rules of sanitary etiquette in the public space »and the limitations of gatherings of 20 people in most of the territory and ten people in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613135207/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-apela-a-comportamento-responsavel-em-semana-com-feriados" Portugal,PRT,20200614,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0," Restriction on gatherings of 20 in Portugal, with the exception of Greater Lisbon ( 10 people restriction). https://web.archive.org/web/20200629111320/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-portugal/portugal-brings-back-some-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-in-lisbon-idUKKBN23W2TN " Portugal,PRT,20200625,C1: School closing,2,0,"According to the UNESCO website, school opening is localized. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200705231828/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Portugal,PRT,20200625,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes found. I'd only add a new regulation that applies to Lisbon from June 25: all commerce must shut at 8 pm, with the exception of restaurants which can remain open only for meals, not operating as a bar or selling takeaway alcohol. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200705234027/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/portugal-puts-brakes-new-cases-tick-up/" Portugal,PRT,20200625,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In 19 designated areas, until July 14, there is a limit of five people for gatherings. The limit is 10 in Greater Lisbon and 20 in the rest of the country. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200705234417/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/26/portugal-brings-back-some-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-in-lisbon.html" Portugal,PRT,20200625,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"People in several parts of Greater Lisbon will have to go back to staying at home until July 14 as Portuguese authorities deal with a worrying wave of coronavirus on the city's outskirts. Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/26/portugal-brings-back-some-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-in-lisbon.html" Portugal,PRT,20200625,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"People in several parts of Greater Lisbon will have to go back to staying at home until July 14 as Portuguese authorities deal with a worrying wave of coronavirus on the city's outskirts. Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/26/portugal-brings-back-some-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-in-lisbon.html" Portugal,PRT,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Portugal has opened its borders with Spain and 14 non-European countries. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200705235331/https://elpais.com/espana/2020-07-01/el-rey-y-el-presidente-de-portugal-reabren-la-frontera-despues-de-tres-meses-de-cierre-por-el-coronavirus.html *** https://web.archive.org/web/20200705235415/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4309756/0/todo-aquel-que-llegue-a-espana-por-mar-o-aire-tiene-que-someterse-a-un-examen-sanitario-en-que-consiste/ " Portugal,PRT,20200706,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Max 20: https://pt.ambafrance.org/Mesures-de-deconfinement-appliquees-au-Portugal" Portugal,PRT,20200716,C1: School closing,2,1," Many sectors of the economy have now reopened, including stores, restaurants/cafes, public-facing government services and school for certain age groups. Social distancing measures and the use of masks on public transport are mandatory. Source: IMF and covid19/ Policy Responses to COVID-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727135500/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Portugal,PRT,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,2,1," Many sectors of the economy have now reopened, including stores, restaurants/cafes, public-facing government services and school for certain age groups. Social distancing measures and the use of masks on public transport are mandatory. Source: IMF and covid19/ Policy Responses to COVID-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727135500/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Portugal,PRT,20200716,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The spread of the coronavirus affects the trade fair programme worldwide.In the link below you will find an overview of all trade fairs that have been postponed or already cancelled. Particularly Portugal. Source: www.expodatabase.de http://web.archive.org/web/20200726183800/https://www.expodatabase.de/en/articles/125890-coronavirus-leads-to-exhibition-cancellations" Portugal,PRT,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"As at the 15th of July, Portuguese authorities have extended partial restrictions in place in the Metropolitan area of Lisbon until at least July 31. Stay home orders have reportedly been imposed in 19 parishes in Lisbon, Sintra, Amadora, Loures, and Odivelas. Individuals in these areas are only permitted to leave their homes to go to work or to conduct essential services. Gateherings in those areas are resricted to no more than five people. Source: www,garda.com http://web.archive.org/web/20200726184904/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/359936/portugal-authorities-extend-restrictions-in-lisbon-metropolitan-area-until-july-31-update-18" Portugal,PRT,20200716,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"As at the 15th of July, Portuguese authorities have extended partial restrictions in place in the Metropolitan area of Lisbon until at least July 31. Stay home orders have reportedly been imposed in 19 parishes in Lisbon, Sintra, Amadora, Loures, and Odivelas. Individuals in these areas are only permitted to leave their homes to go to work or to conduct essential services. Gateherings in those areas are resricted to no more than five people. Source: www,garda.com http://web.archive.org/web/20200726184904/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/359936/portugal-authorities-extend-restrictions-in-lisbon-metropolitan-area-until-july-31-update-18" Portugal,PRT,20200716,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As at the 15th of July, Portuguese authorities have extended partial restrictions in place in the Metropolitan area of Lisbon until at least July 31. Stay home orders have reportedly been imposed in 19 parishes in Lisbon, Sintra, Amadora, Loures, and Odivelas. Individuals in these areas are only permitted to leave their homes to go to work or to conduct essential services. Gateherings in those areas are resricted to no more than five people. Source: www,garda.com http://web.archive.org/web/20200726184904/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/359936/portugal-authorities-extend-restrictions-in-lisbon-metropolitan-area-until-july-31-update-18" Portugal,PRT,20200716,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 15 July, there are restrictions on passengers traveling from Brazil and the USA to Portugal. Source: www.worldnomads.com http://web.archive.org/web/20200726191524/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/europe/portugal/travel-alerts" Portugal,PRT,20200716,E1: Income support,1,1,"Source: www.imf.org http://web.archive.org/web/20200727135500/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Portugal,PRT,20200716,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"As of the 8th of July till now, following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Portugal, the Portuguese government issued an Order to provide tax relief as well as to address other challenges that companies may encounter. Regarding tax matters, the deadlines for some tax obligations of companies have been delayed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200726193533/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/portugal-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Portugal,PRT,20200716,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new updates. Same as before" Portugal,PRT,20200716,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Medical Port provides tests using the real-time PCR method. This is the only method approved by Directorate-General of Health of Portugal for the novel coronavirus infection diagnosis, and it is also recommended by the World Health Organization. Source: www.medicalport.org http://web.archive.org/web/20200728141526/https://www.medicalport.org/medical-procedures-medical-tourism-portugal-and-spain/covid-19/covid-19-and-serological-tests" Portugal,PRT,20200716,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new update. Same as before" Portugal,PRT,20200720,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"The use of face masks is mandatory in public transport and services, shops and supermarkets, in closed spaces or in places with many people such as museums and leisure spaces. In the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores, both regional governments have enacted some specific measures not regarding face masks but in terms of entry conditions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918040806/https://www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/face-mask-rules-spain-france-18626826" Portugal,PRT,20200728,C1: School closing,2,1,"Currently summer holidays. Some school levels were taught via distance learning until the end of the school year. Preparations are made for the beginning of the new school year. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809143716/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/" Portugal,PRT,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Some business, such as gyms, nightclubs etc. remain closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809143716/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/" Portugal,PRT,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In the metropolitan area of Lisbon, it is forbidden for more than 10 people to meet. In the rest of Portugal, the limit of people being allowed to meet is 20. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809144911/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=46ec901c-0fea-4ffb-88c7-846dce5ad158" Portugal,PRT,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Stay at home requirements exist for the whole country. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809144911/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=46ec901c-0fea-4ffb-88c7-846dce5ad158" Portugal,PRT,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No internal movement measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809154503/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175" Portugal,PRT,20200728,C8: International travel controls,3,,"There are screening measures in place for Madeira, Azores. ""Passengers from the following countries must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test that has been taken no more than 72 hours before boarding: Angola, Brazil (only flights from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are permitted), Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe and USA."" Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809154954/https://reopen.europa.eu/de/map/PRT https://web.archive.org/web/20200809155156/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/europe/portugal/travel-alerts" Portugal,PRT,20200801,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"""Wearing masks in public will be compulsory at all times on the popular Portuguese island of Madeira from Aug. 1, the local government announced on Tuesday, making it the first region in the country to adopt such a measure against COVID-19."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201018215515/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-portugal-madeira-idUKKCN24T2L6" Portugal,PRT,20200810,C1: School closing,2,1,"Currently summer holidays. Some school levels were taught via distance learning until the end of the school year. Preparations are made for the beginning of the new school year. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809143716/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/" Portugal,PRT,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants are open, but things like Gyms and Nightclubs remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824202635/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/" Portugal,PRT,20200810,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No guidance found. But it seems that public events are not taking place." Portugal,PRT,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Private and public gatherings are limited to 10 people in Lisbon. Other parts of Portugal can have gatherings of up to 20 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824211211/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/coronavirus-" Portugal,PRT,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lisbon and other parishes are have stay at home orders and stricter restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824210903/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=contencao-da-pandemia-depende-de-todos-os-cidadaos-continuarem-a-cumprir-as-regras" Portugal,PRT,20200810,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Air traffic to and from Portugal for all flights to and from: Countries that are part of the European Union; Countries associated with the Schengen Area (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland); United Kingdom; Australia; Canada; China; South Korea; Georgia; Japan; Morocco; New Zealand; Rwanda; Thailand; Tunisia; Uruguay. Air traffic to and from Portugal is authorized for all flights to and from countries that are not part of the European Union or that are not countries associated with the Schengen Area, exclusively for essential trips. These trips do not include tourism purposes . https://web.archive.org/web/20200824202635/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/" Portugal,PRT,20200810,E1: Income support,1,1,"Sickness allowance Who gets the disease is entitled to receive some benefit from Social Security? Yes. If you have a certificate of temporary incapacity for work (the so-called “sick leave”). What is the amount of the subsidy you receive in case you contract the disease? Disease duration Reference remuneration Up to 30 days 55% From 31 to 90 days 60% From 91 to 365 days 70% More than 365 days 75% https://web.archive.org/web/20200824202635/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/" Portugal,PRT,20200810,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No updates." Portugal,PRT,20200810,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new updates." Portugal,PRT,20200810,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No updates." Portugal,PRT,20200810,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new updates" Portugal,PRT,20200825,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Daycare centers/pre-schools are open. ATLs (after-school activities) are open. Mandatory use of protective masks (except for children in daycare centers or kindergartens). Language schools are open."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200903203344/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Restaurants and retail businesses are open, but things like Gyms and Nightclubs remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824202635/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/ " Portugal,PRT,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lisbon restricts gatherings of more than 10 people All events with over 20 people are prohibited Generally https://web.archive.org/web/20200903203344/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Lisbon restricts gatherings of more than 10 people All events with over 20 people are prohibited Generally https://web.archive.org/web/20200903203344/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20200825,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Remains in operation with reduced capacity and limited capacity" Portugal,PRT,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy found" Portugal,PRT,20200825,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" Portugal,PRT,20200825,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Portugal,PRT,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Portugal,PRT,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Portugal,PRT,20200825,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" Portugal,PRT,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Portugal,PRT,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Nightclubs and gyms must remain closed until further reevaluation. Supermarkets and hypermarkets are allowed to open following certain rules. The measure applies nationwide. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200917152748/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/" Portugal,PRT,20200904,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Passengers from flights to and from Portugal, and flights to and from countries that are not part of the European Union or that are not members of the Schengen Area, must present proof of test to COVID-19 at the time of departure, with a negative result, performed in the last 72 hours. * Essential trips: air traffic to and from Portugal is authorized for all flights to and from countries that are not part of the European Union or that are not countries associated with the Schengen Area. * Air traffic to and from Portugal is allowed from: countries that are part of the European Union; countries associated with the Schengen Area (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland); UK; Australia; Canada; China; South Korea; Georgia; Japan; Morocco; New Zealand; Rwanda; Thailand; Tunisia; Uruguay. Air traffic authorized does not include tourism purposes. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200917152748/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/" Portugal,PRT,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On September 15, Portugal has entered into a state of contingency ""in what the Prime Minister António Costa calls a “new phase”, and with that comes new measures to avoid contagion. Among the first measures adopted by the government and announced this Thursday are the reduction of the limit of people in gatherings (...) Gatherings limited to ten people (...)"" (These measures were in place in mainland Portugal) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201018213856/https://econews.pt/2020/09/10/portugals-state-of-contigency-is-coming-prime-minister-reveals-new-measures/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201018213429/https://www.sns.gov.pt/noticias/2020/09/10/covid-19-situacao-de-contingencia/" Portugal,PRT,20200915,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"""New rules to avoid crowds on public transport during rush hour, with different times for entering and leaving and for breaks and meals, as well as the rotation between telework and face-to-face work. This is one of the new measures being pushed for by the government as of the 15th of this month to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (...) Work: -Measures to avoid crowds on public transport and in the workplaces in the metropolitan areas of Lisbon and Porto, such as delays in the arrival and departure times (in individual schools and at workplaces); -Planned rotations between telework and face-to-face work for different teams; -Mandatory time lags."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201018212504/https://algarvedailynews.com/news/18385-state-of-contingency-what-changes-in-portugal-on-september-15th http://web.archive.org/web/20201018213429/https://www.sns.gov.pt/noticias/2020/09/10/covid-19-situacao-de-contingencia/" Portugal,PRT,20200918,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new update" Portugal,PRT,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001120548/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20200918,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government also decided on Thursday to extend the ban on festivals and similar events until the end of the year. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001131648/https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/sep/24/coronavirus-live-news-indonesia-sees-record-case-rise-india-deaths-pass-90000?page=with%3Ablock-5f6cc2b18f08c7b976d8fdb5" Portugal,PRT,20200918,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transports are limited to 2/3 of the capacity and the use of face masks is mandatory. In the islands, namely in Madeira, the number of services running has been reduced. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201015211126/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175 http://web.archive.org/web/20201019231044/https://www.madeira.gov.pt/Covid19/DecisoesExcecionaisCovid19" Portugal,PRT,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001120548/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20200918,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Flights to and from Portugal Air travel to and from Portugal is allowed to: - European Union countries; - Schengen Associated Countries - Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland – and the United Kingdom; - Australia, Canada, China, South Korea, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay. It is not necessary to present the COVID-19 Test on these flights, unless the destinations are the archipelagos of Madeira or the Azores. Flights between Portugal and other destinations will only be permitted for essential travel. In this case, passengers must present a negative test to COVID-19 (RT-PCR), carried out within 72 hours before departure time. This test is not asked in Portugal for those who are in transit and do not have to leave the airport facilities. “Essential travel” is defined as trips allowing the transit, entry into and departure from Portugal for the following persons: - citizens of a European Union member state, Schengen Associated countries and their family members; - citizens repatriated through consular assistance; - third-country nationals travelling for professional purposes, study, family reunions, health and humanitarian reasons and under the reciprocity principle. In essential travels, national and foreign citizens with legal residence in Portugal and also diplomatic personnel accredited in Portugal who, exceptionally, do not present the test, will have to do it on arrival, at the airport, and at their own expense. Foreign passengers who embark without the test performed, will be refused entry into national territory, with the airline being the subject of a fine."" Source: Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201015211126/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175" Portugal,PRT,20200918,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001133607/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Portugal,PRT,20200918,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Portuguese government has approved a moratorium on bank loan repayments for families and companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak and a recent extension until end-September 2021. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201001133607/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Portugal,PRT,20200918,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new policy found to be in place" Portugal,PRT,20200918,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new policy found to be in place" Portugal,PRT,20200918,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new policy found to be in place" Portugal,PRT,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Bars and nightclubs remain closed. (Measures in place only in mainland Portugal) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201015211126/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175" Portugal,PRT,20201002,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""There are no specific restrictions on mobility within the Portuguese territory or to cross land borders but social distancing rules and the use of face masks should always be observed."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201015211126/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175" Portugal,PRT,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"From Thursday, October 15, ""tougher measures will be imposed in Portugal to contain record levels of coronavirus cases, including stricter limits on gatherings and heavier penalties for rule-breaking establishments (...) Fines for businesses which do not comply with the rules will be doubled from an upper limit of 5,000 to 10,000 euros."" Bars and nightclubs remain closed. (Measures in place in mainland Portugal) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201018210052if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-portugal/portugal-imposes-tougher-covid-19-measures-as-virus-spreads-idUSKBN26Z23M" Portugal,PRT,20201015,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From Thursday, October 15, ""tougher measures will be imposed in Portugal to contain record levels of coronavirus cases, including stricter limits on gatherings and heavier penalties for rule-breaking establishments (...) From Thursday, gatherings will be limited to five people. Weddings and baptisms can be attended by a maximum of 50, but university parties will be banned."" The ban on festivals and similar events was previously extended until the end of the year. In Madeira and the Azores public events have been cancelled until the end of the year. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201018210052if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-portugal/portugal-imposes-tougher-covid-19-measures-as-virus-spreads-idUSKBN26Z23M http://web.archive.org/web/20201001131648/https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/sep/24/coronavirus-live-news-indonesia-sees-record-case-rise-india-deaths-pass-90000?page=with%3Ablock-5f6cc2b18f08c7b976d8fdb5" Portugal,PRT,20201015,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"From Thursday, October 15, ""tougher measures will be imposed in Portugal to contain record levels of coronavirus cases, including stricter limits on gatherings and heavier penalties for rule-breaking establishments (...) From Thursday, gatherings will be limited to five people. Weddings and baptisms can be attended by a maximum of 50, but university parties will be banned."" The ban on festivals and similar events was previously extended until the end of the year. (These measures are only in place in mainland Portugal) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201018210052if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-portugal/portugal-imposes-tougher-covid-19-measures-as-virus-spreads-idUSKBN26Z23M http://web.archive.org/web/20201001131648/https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/sep/24/coronavirus-live-news-indonesia-sees-record-case-rise-india-deaths-pass-90000?page=with%3Ablock-5f6cc2b18f08c7b976d8fdb5 http://web.archive.org/web/20201018214758/https://tvi24.iol.pt/aominuto/5e56645d0cf2071930699ff6/governo-da-madeira-avisa-que-medidas-de-contingencia-anunciadas-sao-034-apenas-034-para-o-continente/5f5aa2e60cf2b3ce9d34f0f0" Portugal,PRT,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"""General Rules for Portugal under the State of Calamity: Mandatory telework, where possible and applicable, with 50% teleworking and 50% in-office with staggered arrival and departure times."" ""For companies with more than 50 or more employees, located in the metropolitan areas of Lisbon and Porto, the adoption of measures to reorganize working hours is mandatory"" (These measures are currently in place in certain regions in mainland Portugal) Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201029165038/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201029165320/https://hrportugal.sapo.pt/do-teletrabalho-a-restauracao-ja-sabe-tudo-o-que-mudou-com-o-estado-de-calamidade/" Portugal,PRT,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0," ""Prime Minister Antonio Costa will submit a proposal to parliament to make face masks compulsory in crowded outdoor spaces (...)"". This is yet to be approved by the Parliament. (In Madeira, it is still mandatory to wear masks on the streets. In mainland Portugal, face masks are mandatory in public transport and services, shops and supermarkets, in closed spaces or in places with many people) Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201018210052if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-portugal/portugal-imposes-tougher-covid-19-measures-as-virus-spreads-idUSKBN26Z23M http://web.archive.org/web/20201015211126/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175" Portugal,PRT,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""The measures approved on October 14 remain in effect for the continental national territory: . Raise the alert level to the situation of calamity; . Gatherings are limited to 5 persons, in public spaces and in commercial establishments and services. . Family events, such as baptisms and weddings, are limited to 50 persons. . Prohibition of academic events such as parties, including reception practices for new students. . Reinforcement of monitoring and inspection of compliance by the competent authorities. . Increase of the maximum fine for non-compliance to € 10,000 (businesses). In addition to these, the following remain in force: . Prohibition of selling alcoholic beverages at service stations or at gas stations and at supermarkets and hypermarkets, after 20:00; . Prohibition of selling alcoholic beverages in restaurants destined for consumption outside the establishment or for home delivery; . Prohibition of the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public roads and outside spaces of restaurants and bars after 20:00, except in the context of meal service; . Restriction of the maximum capacity in commercial establishments of 1 person per 13 square meters, to avoid concentration of people at the door; . Restriction of the opening hours of commercial and service provision establishments, with the exception, for example, of pastry shops, cafés, hairdressers or gyms: - opening hours only after 10:00; - closing hours between 20:00 and 23:00; These schedules may be adapted by the municipality with territorial authority, subject to a favorable opinion from the local health authority and the security forces. . Recommendations of social distance and hands’ hygiene."" ""Bars and Nightclubs remain closed and may operate only as cafes or pastries and are subject to the rules specified for these establishments."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028110155/https://www.acm.gov.pt/-/covid-19-medidas-orientacoes-e-recomendacoes http://web.archive.org/web/20201008030458/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421189" Portugal,PRT,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""The measures approved on October 14 remain in effect for the continental national territory: . Raise the alert level to the situation of calamity; . Gatherings are limited to 5 persons, in public spaces and in commercial establishments and services. . Family events, such as baptisms and weddings, are limited to 50 persons. . Prohibition of academic events such as parties, including reception practices for new students. . Reinforcement of monitoring and inspection of compliance by the competent authorities. . Increase of the maximum fine for non-compliance to € 10,000 (businesses)."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028110155/https://www.acm.gov.pt/-/covid-19-medidas-orientacoes-e-recomendacoes" Portugal,PRT,20201019,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Restrictions mentioned in the previous note remain in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201008030458/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421189" Portugal,PRT,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""The increase in cases of covid-19 is leading to a greater delay in carrying out epidemiological investigations that seek to halt possible transmission chains. Sources heard by SOL [Portuguese Newspaper] admit that, at this time, there are hundreds of inquiries in the country that exceeded the 12-hour period in which they should have been initiated after a positive case was confirmed, particularly in Lisbon and in the municipalities where there has been a greater increase in cases. namely Sintra, Loures and Almada-Seixal."" Source: http://web.archive.org/save/https://sol.sapo.pt/artigo/711343/covid-19-rastreio-de-contactos-de-pessoas-infectadas-com-atrasos" Portugal,PRT,20201021,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Travel within Portuguese territory / Border restriction : There are no specific restrictions on mobility to cross land borders. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201029165637/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175" Portugal,PRT,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The F1 Grand Prix started on Friday, October 23 and end on Sunday, October 25, in Portimão (Algarve). The Grand Prix racing returned to Portugal for the first time in 24 years - the last time Formula 1 passed through Portugal was in 1996, in Estoril. Given the sanitary conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AIA's capacity was of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (AIA) was reduced to 27,500 seats, according to the recommendations of the Directorate-General of Health (DGS). ""The images from the stands of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Portugal are generating outrage, especially on social networks, due to the lack of distance between the public (...) some of the spectators were seen to breach the recommended social distance and without wearing face protection masks against Covid-19."" (Given that this event was only an exception and that all public events in the country are still cancelled this indicator was coded as 2G) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201029163929/https://www.time24.news/2020/10/f1-in-portugal-the-images-that-are-generating-outrage-on-social-networks.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201029163726/https://observador.pt/2020/10/24/formula-1-quem-nao-cumprir-distanciamento-sera-expulso-do-autodromo-de-portimao/" Portugal,PRT,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Council of Ministers approved stricter measures for three counties in the North region - Lousada, Felgueiras e Paços de Ferreira - that have registered a significant increase in the number of cases. The approved measures include: suspension of visits to care-homes, prohibition of events, duty to stay at home and mandatory teleworking. Rules take effect on Friday, October 23, at midnight. Citizens should remain at home and refrain from circulating in public spaces and roads, except when the trips are authorized. Individuals are allowed to go out for grocery shopping, work (when teleworking is not possible), health reasons, to assist vulnerable people, attend school, physical activity in open spaces, cultural events, pet walk, among others. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028111350/https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-10-22-Semi-confinamento-em-Lousada-Felgueiras-e-Pacos-de-Ferreira.-Eis-como-vai-ser--regra-a-regra-" Portugal,PRT,20201024,C1: School closing,3,0,"On October 24, ""After deliberation by the local health delegatell, all schools in Borba and Vila Viçosa will close, due to outbreaks of the new coronavirus."" ""All in class teaching and non-teaching activities are interrupted, from pre-school to secondary school, until a new assessment of the situation"". Please see: https://archive.vn/sNn6p http://web.archive.org/web/20201123151820/https://tvi24.iol.pt/sociedade/alentejo/covid-19-leva-ao-encerramento-das-escolas-de-borba-e-vila-vicosa" Portugal,PRT,20201025,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Previous measures are still in place. Public transports are limited to 2/3 of the capacity and the use of face masks is mandatory. In the islands, namely in Madeira, the number of services running has been reduced. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201015211126/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175 http://web.archive.org/web/20201019231044/https://www.madeira.gov.pt/Covid19/DecisoesExcecionaisCovid19" Portugal,PRT,20201028,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Portugal's parliament on Friday passed a bill which imposed the mandatory use of a mask on the street and public spaces in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The order was passed a day after authorities reported 3,270 new coronavirus cases, the highest single-day increase since the beginning of the pandemic. It will be in effect for at least 70 days. The use of a mask is compulsory for all people ""over ten years old to access, circulate or stay in public spaces and roads whenever the physical distance recommended by health authorities are impossible"", according to the bill. The obligation between ""people from the same household, when they are not in the proximity of third parties"" can be waived or by means of a ""medical certificate"" that the clinical condition or cognitive impairment does not allow the use of masks. It is also not mandatory to wear a mask when ""it is incompatible with the nature of the activities that people are carrying out."" Those who violate the order face fines of between 100 euros ($118) and 500 euros ($590). Other items such as visors will not be acceptable as substitutes. The order will be reassessed following the expiry of the mandated period with a renewal a possibility."" These rules will be applied from Wednesday, October 28. ""The same rules will also be applied in Madeira and the Azores (...)"" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201028100351/https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2020-10-24/Portugal-s-Parliament-approves-mandatory-use-of-masks-in-outdoor-areas-UPMSI69oJy/index.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201028100922/https://sicnoticias.pt/especiais/coronavirus/2020-10-27-A-partir-de-quarta-feira-vai-ter-de-usar-mascara-na-rua" Portugal,PRT,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"121 Municipalities (mainly located in in the metropolitan areas of Lisbon and Porto) will be in partial confinement with new restrictions as at November 4. IMPORTANT NEW RESTRICTIONS: Required to remain at home (fica em casa), with the exception of essential travel to work, grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, care for the elderly, and exercise; Mandatory telework where possible (already in force in Lisbon/Porto); Social engagements (events/celebrations) limited to 5 people (unless from the same household); Commercial establishments must close at 10 pm, except take-out, pharmacies, doctor’s offices, funeral homes, gas stations, and car rentals (local officials may adjust hours); Restaurants must close at 10:30 pm, 6 people per group maximum, unless from the same household (local officials may adjust hours); and Markets and fairs must be approved by local government and operate according to DGS health guidelines. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105110407/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public gatherings of over 5 people are prohibited, including in commercial spaces, and cafes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105110407/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation is operating Mandatory use of protective masks when using public transportation. 2/3 of passengers are allowed for Uber or taxis https://web.archive.org/web/20201105110407/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," ""After the meeting of the Council of Ministers today additional restrictions in the fight against the Covid-19 virus have been applied by the government. They were announced at a press conference held by the Minister of State for the Presidency, Mariana Vieira da Silva. The measures include: a ban on movement between municipalities on the Portuguese mainland (Portugal Continental) from 00:00hrs on 30th October and midnight on 3rd November."" (These measures are only in place in Continental Portugal hence the T code) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123163120/https://www.portugalconnexions.com/blog/stay-home-no-movement-between-municipalities-30-october-to-3-november" Portugal,PRT,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Air travel to and from Portugal is allowed to: - European Union countries; - Schengen Associated Countries - Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland – and the United Kingdom; - Australia, China (including Hong Kong and Macao), South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand and Uruguay. It is not necessary to present the COVID-19 Test on these flights, unless the destinations are the archipelagos of Madeira or the Azores. Flights between Portugal and other destinations will only be permitted for essential travel. In this case, passengers must present a negative test to COVID-19 (RT-PCR), carried out within 72 hours before departure time. This test is not asked in Portugal for those who are in transit and do not have to leave the airport facilities. “Essential travel” is defined as trips allowing the transit, entry into and departure from Portugal for the following persons: - citizens of a European Union member state, Schengen Associated countries and their family members; - citizens repatriated through consular assistance; - third-country nationals travelling for professional purposes, study, family reunions, health and humanitarian reasons and under the reciprocity principle. In essential travels, national and foreign citizens with legal residence in Portugal and also diplomatic personnel accredited in Portugal who, exceptionally, do not present the test, will have to do it on arrival, at the airport, and at their own expense. Foreign passengers who embark without the test performed, will be refused entry into national territory, with the airline being the subject of a fine."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123150158/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175%C2%A0" Portugal,PRT,20201030,E1: Income support,1,1,"financial support is provided for: the self-employed affected by the virus; the unemployed; people forced to stay home to care for children, the national airline and; those sick or in isolation due to the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105150539/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Portugal,PRT,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change - The Portuguese government has approved a moratorium on bank loan repayments for families and companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak and a recent extension until end-September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105150539/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Portugal,PRT,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated campaign via the National Health Service https://web.archive.org/web/20201105113413/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/governo/comunicado-de-conselho-de-ministros?i=378" Portugal,PRT,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"COVID-19 tests are carried out free-of-charge if you have a prescription issued by a national health service doctor. Tests are undertaken by appointment at hospitals and laboratories. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105152809/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/coronavirus-" Portugal,PRT,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No mandatory tracing in place via app - Portugal's government is rowed back on mandatory use of a COVID-19 tracing app after suspending a parliamentary vote which would have made downloading it compulsory (October 20). https://web.archive.org/web/20201105153149/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-10-portugal-rows-mandatory.html" Portugal,PRT,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change. Masks required outdoors and in enclosed areas https://web.archive.org/web/20201105155637/https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2020-10-24/Portugal-s-Parliament-approves-mandatory-use-of-masks-in-outdoor-areas-UPMSI69oJy/index.html" Portugal,PRT,20201104,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Taking into consideration the epidemiological situation in Portugal, the Government decided to renew the state of calamity throughout the national territory until 11:59 pm on 15 November 2020 and to extend to other municipalities the special measures that had been established for the municipalities of Felgueiras, Lousada and Paços de Ferreira, introducing some additional changes. Thus, for the municipalities covered by the new measures, the Council of Ministers determined: - The duty to remain at home, and citizens should refrain from circulating in public spaces and roads, as well as in spaces and private roads equivalent to public roads (exceptions previously announced) to which are added: trips for activities carried out in day centers, to visit the elderly, to go to stations and post offices, bank agencies and agencies insurance brokers or insurance companies and the travel required to leave mainland Portugal (...)"" (...) These exceptional measures will be imposed from November 4th and will apply to a total of 121 municipalities"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123155630/https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=novas-medidas-para-combater-a-pandemia" Portugal,PRT,20201104,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Travel within Portuguese territory / Border restriction There are no specific restrictions on mobility to cross land borders."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123150158/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175%C2%A0" Portugal,PRT,20201106,C1: School closing,1,1,"After the approval of the Health Delegate, Dr. Manuel Galego, all establishments in the Borba School Group, as well as in the schools in the municipality of Vila Viçosa, will reopen and resume their face-to face activities on 6th of November ( Friday), according to the rules of the DGS, fulfilling the schedule of each class."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201201205821/https://odigital.pt/covid-19-escolas-do-concelho-de-borba-reabrem-na-sexta-feira/" Portugal,PRT,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Lisbon, Nov. 9, 2020 (Lusa) Portugal on Monday entered a state of emergency to last until 23 November as part of the effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, with the imposition among other measures of an overnight curfew in 121 municipalities deemed to be most at risk in terms of new infections. The curfew, under which residents must on weekdays be off the streets from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on the next two weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 a.m., is in force in municipalities that together have 70% of Portugal's population, including all those in the Lisbon and Porto Metropolitan Areas."" ""Special measures were adopted in 114 municipalities considered to be at high risk, until 23 November, increasing to 191 municipalities 0 a.m. on 16 November: (...) - Closing of shops until 10 p.m.; - Restaurants with groups limited to 6 people and running until 10.30 p.m.; - Restaurant establishments exclusive to home delivery services may close until 1 a.m. (...) Bars and Nightclubs: They remain closed and may operate only as cafes or pastries and are subject to the rules specified for these establishments."" Note: These measures are only in place in mainland Portugal hence the T flag. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123150158/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175%C2%A0 https://archive.vn/PI5M8" Portugal,PRT,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""Portugal on Monday entered a state of emergency to last until 23 November as part of the effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, with the imposition among other measures of an overnight curfew in 121 municipalities deemed to be most at risk in terms of new infections. The curfew, under which residents must on weekdays be off the streets from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on the next two weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 a.m., is in force in municipalities that together have 70% of Portugal's population, including all those in the Lisbon and Porto Metropolitan Areas. The measure, which was approved by the cabinet at an extraordinary meeting on Saturday evening, foresees exceptions such as journeys to work or to return home, emergency situations, a daily walk in the vicinity of home, or taking a pet for a walk. (...) A number of measures had already been approved by the government last week, including limiting groups in restaurants to six people, unless they belong to the same household."" Note: These measures are in place only in some municipalities in mainland Portugal hence the T flag. Source: https://archive.vn/PI5M8" Portugal,PRT,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Lisbon, Nov. 9, 2020 (Lusa) Portugal on Monday entered a state of emergency to last until 23 November as part of the effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, with the imposition among other measures of an overnight curfew in 121 municipalities deemed to be most at risk in terms of new infections. The curfew, under which residents must on weekdays be off the streets from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on the next two weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 a.m., is in force in municipalities that together have 70% of Portugal's population, including all those in the Lisbon and Porto Metropolitan Areas. The measure, which was approved by the cabinet at an extraordinary meeting on Saturday evening, foresees exceptions such as journeys to work or to return home, emergency situations, a daily walk in the vicinity of home, or taking a pet for a walk."" Note: These measures are in place only in some municipalities in mainland Portugal hence the T flag. Source: https://archive.vn/PI5M8" Portugal,PRT,20201114,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Portugal on Monday entered a state of emergency to last until 23 November as part of the effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, with the imposition among other measures of an overnight curfew in 121 municipalities deemed to be most at risk in terms of new infections. The curfew, under which residents must on weekdays be off the streets from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on the next two weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 a.m., is in force in municipalities that together have 70% of Portugal's population, including all those in the Lisbon and Porto Metropolitan Areas."" During the weekends only some essential services are allowed to remain open after 1pm, including (but not limited to) pharmacies, restaurants (only takeaway), clinics and grocery stores. Note: These measures are in place only in some municipalities in mainland Portugal hence the T flag. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123165935/https://www.lusa.pt/article/x_xHGVJAjhAWMF_8vRQGPTMSZM5iuSI1/portugal-country-starts-15-day-state-of-emergency-curfew-in-high-risk-areas http://web.archive.org/web/20201123171334/https://expresso.pt/politica/2020-11-13-Saiba-quais-sao-os-estabelecimentos-que-podem-estar-abertos-este-fim-de-semana-depois-das-13h " Portugal,PRT,20201116,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Regional Government of the Azores announced that the 18 schools, both private and public, in the island of São Miguel where cases of COVID-19 were detected will be closed from November 16 until December 1. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201201210723if_/https://www.noticiasaominuto.com/pais/1627066/secretaria-atualiza-para-18-as-escolas-que-vao-fechar-nos-acores" Portugal,PRT,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Lisbon, Nov. 9, 2020 (Lusa) Portugal on Monday entered a state of emergency to last until 23 November as part of the effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, with the imposition among other measures of an overnight curfew in 121 municipalities deemed to be most at risk in terms of new infections. The curfew, under which residents must on weekdays be off the streets from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on the next two weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 a.m., is in force in municipalities that together have 70% of Portugal's population, including all those in the Lisbon and Porto Metropolitan Areas."" ""Special measures were adopted in 114 municipalities considered to be at high risk, until 23 November, increasing to 191 municipalities 0 a.m. on 16 November: (...) - Closing of shops until 10 p.m.; - Restaurants with groups limited to 6 people and running until 10.30 p.m.; - Restaurant establishments exclusive to home delivery services may close until 1 a.m. (...) Bars and Nightclubs: They remain closed and may operate only as cafes or pastries and are subject to the rules specified for these establishments."" Note: These measures are only in place in mainland Portugal hence the T flag. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123150158/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175%C2%A0 https://archive.vn/PI5M8" Portugal,PRT,20201121,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Portugal on Monday entered a state of emergency to last until 23 November as part of the effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, with the imposition among other measures of an overnight curfew in 121 municipalities deemed to be most at risk in terms of new infections. The curfew, under which residents must on weekdays be off the streets from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on the next two weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 a.m., is in force in municipalities that together have 70% of Portugal's population, including all those in the Lisbon and Porto Metropolitan Areas."" During the weekends only some essential services are allowed to remain open after 1pm, including (but not limited to) pharmacies, restaurants (only takeaway), clinics and grocery stores. Note: These measures are in place only in some municipalities in mainland Portugal hence the T flag. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123165935/https://www.lusa.pt/article/x_xHGVJAjhAWMF_8vRQGPTMSZM5iuSI1/portugal-country-starts-15-day-state-of-emergency-curfew-in-high-risk-areas http://web.archive.org/web/20201123171334/https://expresso.pt/politica/2020-11-13-Saiba-quais-sao-os-estabelecimentos-que-podem-estar-abertos-este-fim-de-semana-depois-das-13h" Portugal,PRT,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Lisbon, Nov. 9, 2020 (Lusa) Portugal on Monday entered a state of emergency to last until 23 November as part of the effort to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, with the imposition among other measures of an overnight curfew in 121 municipalities deemed to be most at risk in terms of new infections. The curfew, under which residents must on weekdays be off the streets from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on the next two weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 a.m., is in force in municipalities that together have 70% of Portugal's population, including all those in the Lisbon and Porto Metropolitan Areas."" ""Special measures were adopted in 114 municipalities considered to be at high risk, until 23 November, increasing to 191 municipalities 0 a.m. on 16 November: (...) - Closing of shops until 10 p.m.; - Restaurants with groups limited to 6 people and running until 10.30 p.m.; - Restaurant establishments exclusive to home delivery services may close until 1 a.m. (...) Bars and Nightclubs: They remain closed and may operate only as cafes or pastries and are subject to the rules specified for these establishments."" Note: These measures are only in place in mainland Portugal hence the T flag. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123150158/https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175%C2%A0 https://archive.vn/PI5M8" Portugal,PRT,20201124,C1: School closing,3,0,"Previous coding should be changed to 3T since all schools were closed in the islands. In the Azores, schools have been closed for almost two weeks because of the pandemic and parents of students without access to any social support. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205220605/https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/seguranca-social/detalhe/nos-acores-ha-escolas-fechadas-e-pais-sem-apoio-ha-varios-dias-psd-pede-audicao-urgente-a-ministra" Portugal,PRT,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Subject to the restrictions in your municipality and the rules on social distancing, hand hygiene and the use of face coverings, most shops and services, restaurants, cultural venues and sports facilities are open. Opening and closing times may vary between municipalities. As required by the State of Emergency, shops closed at 1 pm in the counties where there is a greater risk of transmission of the new coronavirus. There are already 127 municipalities in this situation. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205224640/https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/pais/comercio-encerrado-a-tarde-em-127-municipios_v1279061 Teleworking is mandatory in all high, very high and extreme risk counties, whenever the functions in question permit and the worker has conditions to perform them, without the need for a written agreement between employer and worker. Who does the telework obligation apply to? - Companies that work in the municipalities mentioned above; and - To workers, regardless of employment, who reside or work in any of the municipalities mentioned above. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205224830/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/regimes-de-teletrabalho/" Portugal,PRT,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No public events. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205203200/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Previous coding seems wrong. Should be changed to 4G. - All public gatherings of over 5 people are prohibited, including in commercial spaces, and cafes. - A maximum of 6 people per group in restaurants are allowed, unless from the same household. Link: Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205203200/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20201124,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205203200/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The current state of emergency includes a night-time curfew and a half-day lockdown on weekend days across most of the country. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205215429/https://br.reuters.com/article/idUSL8N2IK3VW Is a curfew in place? Yes, in the high, very high and extremely high risk Municipalities. Please click here for a list of those municipalities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205203200/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"-All counties: Prohibition of movement between municipalities in the following periods: Between 11 pm on 27 November and 5 am on 2 December; Between 11 pm on December 4 and 5 am on December 9; -High-risk counties (> 240 cases): Prohibition of circulation on public roads between 11 pm and 5 am; Closing of commercial establishments at 10 pm; Closure of restaurants and cultural facilities at 10:30 pm. -Very high and extremely high risk counties (> 480 cases): Prohibition of circulation on public roads between 11 pm and 5 am on weekdays; Prohibition of circulation on public roads and closure of commercial establishments between 1 pm and 5 am on the following days: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (from December 1 and December 8): Holiday Eve (November 30 and December 7): closure of commercial establishments from 3 pm. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205223531/https://roma.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt/a-embaixada/noticias/renovacao-do-estado-de-emergencia-em-portugal https://web.archive.org/web/20201205223554/https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/noticias/estado-de-emergencia-estas-sao-as-restricoes-que-vao-vigorar-ate-8-de-dezembro-668015" Portugal,PRT,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Government of Portugal currently prohibits non-essential (tourist) travel for U.S. citizens traveling directly to Portugal from the United States. According to Portuguese authorities, only citizens of the European Union/Schengen associated countries, their family members, or foreign nationals legally residing in a Member State of the European Union, and travelers from third-countries specifically authorized may enter Portugal Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205203200/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204251/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/eu-list-of-epidemiologically-safe-countries-amid-covid-19/" Portugal,PRT,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"30/9- From this Wednesday, the Portuguese may suffer the cut of essential services such as electricity or water, if they do not pay the monthly bill. Until now, due to the pandemic, companies were prohibited from making this cut, even if consumers had debts. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205225508/https://tvi24.iol.pt/aominuto/5e56645d0cf2071930699ff6/covid-19-empresas-ja-podem-cortar-agua-e-luz-por-dividas/5f7487240cf2649b90455c86 No policy change - The Portuguese government has approved a moratorium on bank loan repayments for families and companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak and a recent extension until end-September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201105150539/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Portugal,PRT,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ongoing public awareness campaign. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205202924/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/" Portugal,PRT,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205800/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/coronavirus-" Portugal,PRT,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"I advise a review of scoring of this indicator, which for a country like Portugual should probably be 2, especially if compared to other countries in the dataset. - ""The tracking of contacts by the Regional Health Authority is currently underway, to identify all people potentially exposed,"" he says in a statement. - Mobilisation of human resources to strengthen screening capacity (such as epidemiological surveys, contact tracing, follow-up of people under active surveillance), namely workers from the Public Administration and local authorities, the social or cooperative sector, who are in prophylactic isolation, civil protection agents or teachers with no teaching component. - Participation of the Armed Forces in the carrying out of epidemiological enquiries and tracing of contacts of patients with Covid-19, this participation being coordinated by the respective command Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205211011/https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2020-11-24/portugal-lockdown-rules-explained/56858 https://web.archive.org/web/20201205211310/https://www.portugaldigital.com.br/diretora-geral-da-saude-de-portugal-com-covid-19/" Portugal,PRT,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"- Social distance measures enforced, to include mandatory use of protective masks in closed public spaces. - The use of masks outside is mandatory when social distancing is not possible. However, it is not mandatory for those who are part of the same household when it is possible to maintain social distance from third parties. - Mandatory use of protective mask inside workplaces. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205203200/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20201126,E1: Income support,1,1,"The 2021 state budget adopted on November 26 foresees further support to the national health system, employment and incomes of households and firms. Key measures include: (i) income support measures, such as temporary reduction of PIT withholdings (0.1 percent of GDP); (ii) expanded subsidy for employment and resumption of activity (0.5 percent of GDP) and extended support for workers' lost income and coverage for those without access to unemployment protection (0.2 percent of GDP); (iii) staff reinforcement in the civil service, particularly in health and education (0.1 percent of GDP) and an extraordinary risk subsidy in the amount of 20 percent of base salary for health professionals at the forefront of the response to COVID-19; and (iv) VAT tax rebate to stimulate consumption in the catering sectors, accommodation and culture by returning the VAT paid on consumption in these sectors (0.1 percent GDP)." Portugal,PRT,20201127,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Circulation between municipalities will be prohibited from November 27, 2020 (11:00 pm) until December 2, 2020 (5:00 am), and from December 4 (11:00 pm) until December 9 (5:00 am) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205203200/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Circulation prohibited for the next two weekends - In the next two weekends, circulation between municipalities is prohibited from 13:00. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20201205213405/https://www.cmjornal.pt/sociedade/detalhe/cm-ao-vivo--antonio-costa-anuncia-medidas-para-natal-e-passagem-de-ano-veja-aqui-em-direto" Portugal,PRT,20201130,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools, kindergartens, kindergartens and ATLs will close in the next two Mondays (30/11 and 7/12) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205214334/https://sicnoticias.pt/especiais/coronavirus/2020-11-24-Escolas-fechadas-nas-pontes-de-feriados.-Pais-ainda-nao-sabem-se-vao-ter-apoio-do-Estado https://web.archive.org/web/20201205203200/https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Portugal,PRT,20201201,C1: School closing,3,0,"The previous coding should be changed to 3T since all schools were closed. Azores reopen 15 schools and keep seven closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205220521/https://observador.pt/2020/12/03/covid-19-acores-reabrem-15-escolas-e-mantem-sete-encerradas/" Portugal,PRT,20201203,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"The Government presented yesterday, December 3, the Vaccination Plan against Covid-19. According to the document, the vaccine, which should arrive in Portugal as early as January, will be universal, free and optional, and will be made available to the population according to the characteristics approved by the European Medicines Agency. Three phases are planned for the implementation of the vaccination plan against Covid-19 in 2021, which will accompany the pace of availability of vaccines. 1st phase - It is intended for people over 50 with associated pathologies; residents and professionals in nursing homes and long-term care units; Health professionals; armed forces, security forces and critical services professionals. At this stage, approximately 950 thousand people should be vaccinated. 2nd phase - In this phase 1.8 million people over 65 years of age and around 900 thousand with associated pathologies and over 50 years will be vaccinated. 3rd phase - The rest of the population. The groups in this phase will be reviewed according to the pace of delivery of the vaccines Vaccine administration The first phase of vaccination will be administered at the approximately 1,200 vaccination points that are usual in health centers, in homes and long-term care units. The health centers will be destined to 400 thousand people over 50 years old and associated comorbidities, while users and home professionals will be vaccinated there by the resident nursing teams. The vaccine will also be administered to health professionals and essential services in the field of occupational medicine. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213003729/https://www.sns.gov.pt/noticias/2020/12/04/plano-de-vacinacao-contra-a-covid-19/" Portugal,PRT,20201206,C1: School closing,3,0,"Could not find new information." Portugal,PRT,20201206,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Extremely high risk"" and ""very high risk"" counties: - On business days, commercial establishments must close until 22:00. Restaurants, cultural facilities and sports facilities must close until 22:30 (catering establishments can operate until 01:00, but only for home deliveries). - On weekends and holidays, commercial establishments can only operate between 08:00 and 13:00. - - The catering can work after that time, but only for 'take-away' and home deliveries. ""High risk"" counties: - Commercial establishments must close until 22:00. Restaurants, cultural facilities and sports facilities must close until 22:30 (catering establishments can operate until 01:00, but only for home deliveries). ""Moderate risk"" counties - Commercial establishments cannot open before 10:00 am, with the exception of hairdressers, barbers, beauty salons, restaurants and the like, cafeterias, tea houses and the like, driving schools and technical vehicle inspection centers, as well as gyms and gyms. - Most commercial establishments are closed between 8 pm and 11 pm, and the closing time, within this interval, as well as the opening time, may be fixed by the mayors of the city councils, subject to a favorable opinion from the local health authority. and security forces. - Restaurants have to close at 1:00 am (with new admissions until midnight), with their capacity limited to 50% of capacity. Groups are limited to six people (unless they belong to the same household), except in establishments located within 300 meters of a school and in the food courts of shopping centers, where they are limited to four people (if not from household)." Portugal,PRT,20201206,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"With regard to commercial establishments, for example, there is a limitation of five people per 100 square meters (not including employees), as well as the “prohibition of waiting situations for assistance within service provision establishments”. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212231743/https://eco.sapo.pt/2020/12/09/hoje-arranca-o-sexto-estado-de-emergencia-quais-sao-as-regras-em-cada-concelho/" Portugal,PRT,20201206,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Use of mask and Control of body temperature is mandatory on public transport. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212231743/https://eco.sapo.pt/2020/12/09/hoje-arranca-o-sexto-estado-de-emergencia-quais-sao-as-regras-em-cada-concelho/" Portugal,PRT,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Extremely high risk"" and ""very high risk"" counties - Prohibition of circulation on public roads between 23:00 and 05:00 on working days. - Prohibition of circulation on public roads on the weekend between 13:00 and 05:00. ""High risk"" counties - Prohibition of circulation on public roads between 23:00 and 05:00. - General duty of home collection outside the period between 23:00 and 05:00. No restrictions for moderate risk counties. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20201212231158/https://sicnoticias.pt/especiais/coronavirus/2020-12-07-Covid-19.-Portugal-com-mais-78-mortes-e-2.597-infetados-nas-ultimas-24-horas " Portugal,PRT,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"For municipalities with a “ high ” risk level , in addition to the measures applied to the entire continental territory: - Prohibition of circulation on public roads between 11 pm and 5 am; - Action to monitor compliance with mandatory teleworking ; Maintenance of the establishment's opening hours (10 pm, except restaurants and cultural facilities at 10:30 pm). For “ very high ” and “ extremely high ” municipalities , in addition to the measures applied to the entire national territory, the following also apply: - Prohibition of circulation on public roads between 11 pm and 5 am on weekdays ; - Prohibition of circulation on public roads on Saturdays and Sundays between 1 pm and 5 am; - Prohibition of circulation on public roads on December 1 and 8 between 1 pm and 5 am; Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213002105/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/renovacao-do-estado-de-emergencia/" Portugal,PRT,20201206,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Authorities in Portugal permit entry for travelers from the EU and Schengen Area countries, the UK, Australia, Canada, China, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay; these arrivals do not require a COVID-19 test unless their final destination is the Azores or Madeira. Travel from other countries remains prohibited, except for limited essential reasons, including EU citizens and residents returning home, reuniting with family, and commuting to essential work or study. All such arrivals are required to submit a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before boarding; however, Portuguese nationals and residents may arrange to take the test on arrival at their own expense. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213000026/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/409031/portugal-authorities-extend-state-of-emergency-through-dec-23-amid-ongoing-covid-19-activity-update-22" Portugal,PRT,20201206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212223719/https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/" Portugal,PRT,20201206,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212234936/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/coronavirus-" Portugal,PRT,20201206,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"It should be noted that the mandatory use of a mask on public roads is still in force, also when the distance of two meters is not possible to be accomplished, as well as in commercial spaces, theaters, schools, public transport and other “closed places” where there is a high number of people ”. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212231743/https://eco.sapo.pt/2020/12/09/hoje-arranca-o-sexto-estado-de-emergencia-quais-sao-as-regras-em-cada-concelho/" Paraguay,PRY,20200123,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Recoded original note by William Dowling: ""An epidemiological alert, after an emergency meeting held by WHO and after this organization ruled the international emergency declaration. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519070657/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/covid-19-actualizacion.php Ministry of Health sends a tweet reposting OPS/OMS on information about COVID-19. Also reposts a tweet from Migrations Paraguay saying they will begin coordinating the protocols for prevention and detection of COVID-19 for people entering the country. (https://twitter.com/opsoms/status/1220360540909965313) On Jan 25th Paraguay's Ministry of Health posted the following tweet (translated): ""Paraguay on alert for new coronavirus • The aim is to strengthen surveillance and immediate notification of a suspected respiratory case related to travel in affected areas. • It is present in China, Thailand, Japan, Korea and in the United States."" (https://twitter.com/msaludpy/status/1221040016148725760)"" " Paraguay,PRY,20200307,H2: Testing policy,1,,"There are not enough tests and capacity to deliver the tests in the country, so there are limits to the kind of people that get access to them. It is not clear which is the policy exactly. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/que-esta-haciendo-el-ministerio-de-salud-covid19.html" Paraguay,PRY,20200307,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing begins as the first positive COVID-19 case is revealed. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/que-esta-haciendo-el-ministerio-de-salud-covid19.html" Paraguay,PRY,20200310,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools (public and private) and educational activities from all levels (including university) are canceled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200429100210/https://www.mtess.gov.py/application/files/6615/8393/1528/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200429095701/https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37709-coronavirus-gobierno-establece-medidas-para-evitar-la-propagacion-.html" Paraguay,PRY,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Updated webarchive link for original note by Natalia Espinola: Cancelation of public and private events that could result in large gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519043603/https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37709-coronavirus-gobierno-establece-medidas-para-evitar-la-propagacion-.html" Paraguay,PRY,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No specific number of people for the restriction of gatherings, however on this day public and private events that contain a massive amount of people were canceled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200429100210/https://www.mtess.gov.py/application/files/6615/8393/1528/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200310,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"A resolution that limits social gatherings and public events, also recommends people to work from home using technology (Article 5). ttps://web.archive.org/web/20200429100210/https://www.mtess.gov.py/application/files/6615/8393/1528/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"By Decree No. 3451, the President of the Republic, Mario Abdo Benítez, established an exceptional schedule for public officials, which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from March 13 to March 26 in order to reduce crowding on public transport. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37727-gobierno-dispone-horario-escalonado-para-funcionarios-publicos-y-cancelacion-de-vuelos-a-europa-.html#.XokIwNNKjGI https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3451_emhn9o60.PDF" Paraguay,PRY,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"General restriction on internal movement from 20:00 to 4:00, with a few exceptions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519044613/https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pd" Paraguay,PRY,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Partial and temporary closure of immigration control posts at borders as a measure against the risk of expansion of the coronavirus. This will continue while the Sanitary Emergency declared in Decree 3456/2020 continues. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3458_16r0pkgn.PDF" Paraguay,PRY,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Sanitary Emergency is declared which forces people to be in their homes and not be on the streets between 20:00 and 4:00 every day. https://web.archive.org/web/20200429144829/https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"General restriction on internal movement from 20:00 to 4:00, with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Changing the Decree 3458 of March 16, it adds that members of Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations, nationals and foreigners residing in Paraguay are exempt from the international control restrictions; and there will be total restrictions for leaving the country. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_202003172018408483465_saoltvvr.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban of entry for foreigners with no residency in Paraguay from March 18 to March 30. http://www.dinac.gov.py/v3/index.php/component/k2/item/1793-resolucion-n-286-2020" Paraguay,PRY,20200320,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The protocol on testing was updated on March 20: anyone with an Acute Respiratory Infection must be tested, here’s the link of the protocol: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/d05682-COVID19TomademuestraDefinicindecaso20032020.pdf " Paraguay,PRY,20200320,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Community circulation of the COVID-19 is confirmed, which makes it more difficult to do comprehensive contact tracing. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/que-esta-haciendo-el-ministerio-de-salud-covid19.html" Paraguay,PRY,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"I checked and re-coded Natalia Espinola’s data: “General preventive isolation of complete 24hs that began on March 21 continues until April 12, with a few exceptions of people who can go out and work for specific areas. This means workplaces are not forced to close unless it violates the restriction of general preventive isolation if people have to move from their houses to their workplace.” https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37827-ejecutivo-dispone-mantener-el-aislamiento-general-hasta-el-12-de-abril.html#.XopnGdNKjGI . https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf The President of Paraguay announced that the lockdown will be extended until April 26: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/04/17/paraguay-anuncio-que-extendera-la-cuarentena-por-coronavirus-hasta-el-26-de-abril/ The government is planning a future easing of the lockdown but it has not state since when: https://www.ip.gov.py/ip/ministro-de-salud-explico-cuarentena-inteligente-a-la-que-apunta-paraguay/ https://www.msn.com/es-us/noticias/otras/paraguay-prepara-un-cronograma-para-flexibilizar-la-cuarentena-por-covid-19/ar-BB12WaPx " Paraguay,PRY,20200321,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"General preventive isolation for 24hs from March 21 to March 28, with a few exceptions. This isolation prohibits any public events and forces people to stay in their houses with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37795-ejecutivo-extiende-cuarentena-y-decreta-aislamiento-total-por-una-semana.html#.XopJvdNKjGI General preventive isolation of complete 24hs continues until April 12, with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37827-ejecutivo-dispone-mantener-el-aislamiento-general-hasta-el-12-de-abril.html#.XopnGdNKjGI . https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"General preventive isolation for 24hs from March 21 to March 28, with a few exceptions. This isolation prohibits any public events and forces people to stay in their houses with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37795-ejecutivo-extiende-cuarentena-y-decreta-aislamiento-total-por-una-semana.html#.XopJvdNKjGI There have been several extensions of this general order of social distancing put in place since the 21st of march. The latest extension was ordered 24/04 until 03/05. However, the extension decrees of the general order would have extended the cancelation of gatherings and public events. Relevant decrees, from most recent to oldest: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3564_krgur8kc.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203537_zhhpbm8a.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3525_sczobugk.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf ***///*** https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200321,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Changes in the time frames that public transport is available in the metropolitan area of Asuncion including Sundays when only 50% will be functioning and the inclusion of sanitary measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519044358/https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/nuevas-medidas-en-relacion-al-sistema-de-transporte-publico-de-pasajeros-en-el-area-metropolitana" Paraguay,PRY,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"General preventive isolation for 24hs from March 21 to March 28, with a few exceptions. This Resolution forces people to stay in their houses with minimal exceptions, including to buy groceries, medicine and cleaning products. It does not include any outdoors exercise (this is forbidden). https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37795-ejecutivo-extiende-cuarentena-y-decreta-aislamiento-total-por-una-semana.html#.XopJvdNKjGI There have been several extensions of this put in place since the 21st of march. Relevant extensions: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf ***///*** https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"General preventive isolation for 24hs from March 21 to March 28, with a few exceptions. General preventive isolation from March 29 to April 12 from 20:00 to 4:00. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37795-ejecutivo-extiende-cuarentena-y-decreta-aislamiento-total-por-una-semana.html#.XopJvdNKjGI" Paraguay,PRY,20200323,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Since March 23 the Ministry of Health published campaign materials about COVID:: https://www.mitic.gov.py/noticias/coronavirus-covid19-materiales-de-comunicacion-para-empresas-y-organizaciones See videos published by the Ministry of Health here: https://www.facebook.com/ministeriodesaludparaguay/videos/ " Paraguay,PRY,20200324,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Between March 24 and March 28, the international frontiers and airports were closed: http://www.migraciones.gov.py/index.php/noticias/comunicado-gobierno-nacional-establece-el-cierre-total-de-fronteras-hasta-el-sabado-28-de-marzo-de-2020 https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20200324/4886223327/paraguay-cierra-fronteras-por-covid-19-y-solo-permitira-ingreso-de-mercancias.html " Paraguay,PRY,20200328,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and educational activities for all levels continue to be canceled. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37825-ministros-analizan-necesidad-de-continuar-con-algunas-medidas-de-distanciamiento-social.html#.XqlR7JNKg0q" Paraguay,PRY,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"General preventive isolation of complete 24hs continues until April 12, with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37827-ejecutivo-dispone-mantener-el-aislamiento-general-hasta-el-12-de-abril.html#.XopnGdNKjGI . https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200329,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The closure of international borders has been extended until April 26: http://www.migraciones.gov.py/index.php/noticias/cierre-de-fronteras-se-extiende-por-una-semana-mas Previous extensions: Extension until April 12: http://www.migraciones.gov.py/index.php/noticias/migraciones-recuerda-que-el-cierre-de-fronteras-y-aeropuertos-se-extiende-hasta-el-12-de-abril Extension until April 19: http://www.migraciones.gov.py/index.php/noticias/cierre-de-fronteras-y-aeropuertos-se-prorroga-hasta-el-19-de-abril " Paraguay,PRY,20200331,E1: Income support,1,1,"Ñangareko is a program of monetary transfers of G. 500.000 for the purchase of food and hygiene products. The target population were people with needs (workers or not) and those who did not benefit from other social programs such as Tekopora and pensions for the elderly. The population that started receiving the transfers since March 31. Until April 26, 328.045 individuals were notified of their inclusion in the programme. The monetary assistance was been transferred to 224.001 families. With the programme the government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary of workers. Here’s the links of the news reports that explain the programme: http://web.archive.org/web/20200504191513/https://www.lanacion.com.py/pais/2020/03/30/manana-inicia-transferencia-del-programa-nangareko/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200504183917/https://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/suplementos/economico/2020/04/26/asistencia-social-y-la-experiencia-en-el-uso-de-medios-de-pago-electronicos-en-programas-nangareko-y-pytyvo/ " Paraguay,PRY,20200331,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"March 31. The Ministries of Health and Information Technologies launched a platform to report of individuals in quarantine, geolocalization, control and monitoring of the patients, linked to Migrations, National Police and Ministry of Health. Here’s the link: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/que-esta-haciendo-el-ministerio-de-salud-covid19.html " Paraguay,PRY,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Depending on the monthly consumption of the household, the electricity payments may be completely condoned for the receipts of March, April and May. The same goes for other utility payments, specially for medium and small companies, and for vulnerable sectors. The incapacity of the citizens to pay rent will not be ground for eviction until June, “provided that the payment of at least 40% (forty percent) of the monthly rental value is justified.” Here’s the link where the explanation of the government's measures can be found: http://web.archive.org/web/20200429211528/https://oiss.org/pt/principales-medidas-adoptadas-por-el-gobierno-paraguayo-ante-la-pandemia-covid-19/ " Paraguay,PRY,20200405,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Temporary suspension of short, medium and long distance public transport from the capital Asuncion towards other cities until 12 of April (metropolitan public transportation in Asuncion still available for people allowed to leave their homes given the sanitary emergency and general preventive isolation) https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/dinatran-suspende-temporalmente-servicio-de-transporte-de-corta-media-y-larga-distancia . https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/asi-funcionara-el-sistema-de-transporte-publico-del-area-metropolitana-durante-la-semana-santa" Paraguay,PRY,20200406,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Temporary suspension of short, medium and long distance public transport from the capital Asuncion towards other cities until 12 of April (metropolitan public transportation in Asuncion with a few restrictions is still available for people allowed to leave their homes given the sanitary emergency and general preventive isolation) https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/dinatran-suspende-temporalmente-servicio-de-transporte-de-corta-media-y-larga-distancia . https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/asi-funcionara-el-sistema-de-transporte-publico-del-area-metropolitana-durante-la-semana-santa" Paraguay,PRY,20200409,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Decree 3525 issued on April 9 extended the preventive general isolation until April 19. The transit of people and vehicles is restricted. However, except for minor exceptions, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Communications will regulate public transport. The use of face masks is mandatory. Here’s the link of the decree: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/9edeee-decreto3525.PDF The President of Paraguay announced that the lockdown will be extended until April 26: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/04/17/paraguay-anuncio-que-extendera-la-cuarentena-por-coronavirus-hasta-el-26-de-abril/ " Paraguay,PRY,20200409,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"There have been several extensions of the general order of social distancing put in place on 21 of march. The latest extension was ordered 24/04 until 03/05. On 9/04 the Decree 3525 established that only cars with certain plate numbers could be on the streets, requiring people to only leave their house on certain days of the week and under minimal exceptions. Relevant decrees, from most recent to oldest: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3564_krgur8kc.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203537_zhhpbm8a.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3525_sczobugk.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200413,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events are still cancelled. The Resolution 90 issued on March 10 by the Health Ministry suspended the public and private events “of massive attendance”, as well as cinemas, clubs, casinos, and related. Here’s the link of the resolution. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf " Paraguay,PRY,20200413,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Decree 3525 issued on April 9 extended the preventive general isolation until April 19. The transit of people and vehicles is restricted. However, except for minor exceptions, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Communications will regulate public transport. The use of face masks is mandatory. Here’s the link of the decree: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/9edeee-decreto3525.PDF " Paraguay,PRY,20200415,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Pytyvo programme consists on a subsidy or economic transfer of G. 548.210 focused on the population that is self-employed or employees that work on small companies (including those of informal sectors). The first payment of the Pytyvo was made on April 15. Until April 26, 890.241 individuals were benefited. However, the number of beneficiaries is constantly changing since people can apply to the subsidy. With the programme the government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary of workers. Here’s the links that explain the programme: http://web.archive.org/web/20200504183917/https://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/suplementos/economico/2020/04/26/asistencia-social-y-la-experiencia-en-el-uso-de-medios-de-pago-electronicos-en-programas-nangareko-y-pytyvo/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200504191436/https://www.ultimahora.com/mas-280-mil-personas-pueden-cobrar-partir-hoy-el-pytyvo-n2880079.html " Paraguay,PRY,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"There have been several extensions of the general order of social distancing put in place on 17/03. The latest extension was ordered 24/04 until 03/05. There is an specific order to cancel public events that had effect until 25/03. However, the extension decrees of the general order would have extended the cancelation of public events. Relevant decrees, from most recent to oldest: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3564_krgur8kc.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203537_zhhpbm8a.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3525_sczobugk.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf ***///*** https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf " Paraguay,PRY,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"There have been several extensions of measures put in place on 17/03. The latest extension was ordered 24/04 until 03/05. Relevant decrees, from most recent to oldest: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3564_krgur8kc.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203537_zhhpbm8a.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3525_sczobugk.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"There have been several extensions of measures put in place on 17/03. The latest extension was ordered 24/04 until 03/05. Relevant decrees, from most recent to oldest: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3564_krgur8kc.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203537_zhhpbm8a.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3525_sczobugk.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Most sectors remain closed. However, certain economic activities are allowed, as long as they are performed at the customer's residence (according to the regulations for Phase 1 of the ""Intelligent Quarantine"" Strategy. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/e13793-CUARENTENAInteligentev7TITUTLOS.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200522,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"For urban buses, no passengers standing up are allowed. All passengers must wear face masks, according to Decree N° 3525 of Paraguay's Presidencia de la República. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/usuarios-del-transporte-publico-del-area-metropolitana-cumplen-con-el-uso-de-tapabocas" Paraguay,PRY,20200525,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On May 25, Paraguay started Phase 2 of its ""Intelligent Quarantine"" Strategy. Under Phase 2, a number of different economic and recreational activities will be allowed, under specified conditions. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/2a6dd2-DECRETO3619n68bqrxc.pdf and https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/e13793-CUARENTENAInteligentev7TITUTLOS.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20200525,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Under phase 2, sports and cultural events will resume, but with no audiences. " Paraguay,PRY,20200525,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Under Phase 2 of the Intelligent Quarantine Strategy, urban buses are allowed to operate, although there are restrictions on the number of passengers allowed (no passengers standing, and face masks required). Additionally, under phase 2 middle and long-distance public transport will also be allowed to operate. (Note: the data contributor is encountering a problem to generate an archived link. This is the non-archived version: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/2a6dd2-DECRETO3619n68bqrxc.pdf) " Paraguay,PRY,20200525,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Under Phase 2, and as more economic activities are allowed, the stay at home requirement is being relaxed. The tighter SAH requirement remains for children and teenagers, who may only leave the home for allowed physical activities and to receive medical treatment, according to Decree 3619, dated May 24, 2020. (Note: the data contributor is encountering a problem to generate an archived link. This is the non-archived version: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/2a6dd2-DECRETO3619n68bqrxc.pdf) " Paraguay,PRY,20200525,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Under Phase 2 of the Intelligent Quarantine Strategy, middle and long-distance public transport will be allowed to operate, allowing for greater internal movement. (Note: the data contributor is encountering a problem to generate an archived link. This is the non-archived version: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/2a6dd2-DECRETO3619n68bqrxc.pdf) " Paraguay,PRY,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"The government of Paraguay has not made any change to the current school closing policy, that goes until the end of the academic year. The closure of schools is in the whole country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610170611/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Paraguay,PRY,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Non essential businesses are not allowed to work in person. However, the country is on the second phase of reopening and some productive sectors are operating normally. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610170709/https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/ June 02: This day, after a petition of some businesses to revoke the cessation of contracts, more than twenty thousandths workers returned to their workplaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610171022/https://www.lanacion.com.py/negocios/2020/06/02/mas-de-15000-personas-volvieron-al-trabajo/ " Paraguay,PRY,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events are still banned, since restrictions on gatherings are still in place. No changes were found. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610170709/https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/ " Paraguay,PRY,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The prohibition of large gatherings are still in place. No changes were found. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610170709/https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/ " Paraguay,PRY,20200602,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation is allowed under certain circumstances, but no big changes have been reported. Buses and public transportation systems have to comply with strict sanitary measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610171153/https://www.lanacion.com.py/pais/2020/06/09/sigue-estricto-protocolo-sanitario-en-buses-del-transporte-publico/ " Paraguay,PRY,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The internal travel restrictions are still in place. No changes were found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The international travel restrictions are still in place. No changes were found. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610170709/https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/ " Paraguay,PRY,20200602,E1: Income support,1,1,"Aside from the income support reported previously, no additional measures were found." Paraguay,PRY,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Aside from the ones previously reported, no additional measures for debt and contract relief for households were found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As informed previously, the government keeps doing general informations campaigns." Paraguay,PRY,20200602,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes with regards to the testing policies were found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As informed previously, the government has kept doing limited contact tracing. " Paraguay,PRY,20200610,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Some local governments, like the one of the city of San Roque González, has had to establish again total quarantine because of an increase in COVID-19 infections, for 14 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610171242/https://www.lanacion.com.py/pais/2020/06/10/covid-19-ciudades-de-paraguari-estan-en-alerta-ante-aumento-de-casos/" Paraguay,PRY,20200612,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Physical-presence school classes will remain suspended for the rest of the school year until December 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626095910/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Paraguay,PRY,20200612,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The Paraguayan government has closed all international borders to travel by persons until further notice. Cargo is permitted to cross the borders"" - current. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626105822/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200612,E1: Income support,1,1,"No additional measures found besides ones already noted. " Paraguay,PRY,20200612,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No additional measures found besides ones already noted. " Paraguay,PRY,20200613,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622101518/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/covid-19.php" Paraguay,PRY,20200613,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes to testing policy were found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200613,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes to contact tracing policy were found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Paraguay enters Phase 3, allowing for: ""The limited reopening of restaurants by appointment only. Indoor gyms by appointment only. Outdoor sports for up to two people. Drive-in cinema and other cultural activities with social distancing measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626105822/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200615,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Paraguay enters Phase 3, public events still not allowed. " Paraguay,PRY,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Paraguay enters Phase 3, allowing for: ""Religious activities such as baptisms and weddings, in groups of up to 20 persons."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626105822/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200615,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Phase 3 allows: ""The Paraguayan government has authorized up to four persons to travel together in private cars and SUVs and two persons by motorcycle."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626105822/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200615,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Paraguay enters Phase 3: ""Curfew is from 23:00 to 05:00 from Sundays to Thursdays, and from 00:00 to 5:00 from Friday to Saturday. The Departments of Paraguarí and Concepción will remain in Phase 2 of the Plan, with the Government controlling circulation at main access points to those Departments for 14 days. The Government of Paraguay has announced the total closure of the city of San Roque González de Santa Cruz for a period of 14 days. The city will return to phase 0 of the Intelligent Quarantine Plan."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626105822/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200625,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"In nationwide Phase 2: ""The existing isolation order for all persons in Paraguay to remain in their homes except for necessary travel to obtain food, medicine or cleaning supplies is otherwise still in effect."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626105822/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200629,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes found" Paraguay,PRY,20200629,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Workplace closing is still in place, but since July 05 some new sectors are reopening, like gyms, theatres and restaurants: http://web.archive.org/web/20200707205305/https://www.ultimahora.com/ejecutivo-formaliza-extension-fase-3-la-cuarentena-inteligente-n2893571.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200706151125/https://www.ultimahora.com/salud-recalca-que-aprobacion-protocolos-no-habilita-actividades-fuera-las-fases-n2893638.html " Paraguay,PRY,20200629,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200629,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Since July 05, the Phase 3 of the intelligent quarantine was extended until July 19 by the Decree 3.780. In this new phase, restaurants could start operating, as well as theatres and gyms. http://web.archive.org/web/20200707205305/https://www.ultimahora.com/ejecutivo-formaliza-extension-fase-3-la-cuarentena-inteligente-n2893571.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200706151125/https://www.ultimahora.com/salud-recalca-que-aprobacion-protocolos-no-habilita-actividades-fuera-las-fases-n2893638.html " Paraguay,PRY,20200629,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200629,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No changes found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200629,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No changes found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200629,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No changes found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200629,E1: Income support,1,1,"No changes found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200629,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No additional debt and contract reliefs measures found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200629,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1," The country keeps doing information campaigns /web/20200709163627/https://twitter.com/msaludpy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1280604933587382273%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimahora.com%2Freunion-alumnos-termina-foco-contagios-covid-19-segun-fedapar-n2893896.html" Paraguay,PRY,20200629,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes found. " Paraguay,PRY,20200629,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The country keeps doing comprehensive contact tracing /web/20200709163756/https://www.ultimahora.com/en-una-semana-aparecieron-46-casos-nexo-el-pais-n2893933.html " Paraguay,PRY,20200705,C1: School closing,2,0,"July 05: Universities are allowed to organize practical exams and thesis hearings in their premises with a limit of 10 individuals. http://web.archive.org/web/20200707205305/https://www.ultimahora.com/ejecutivo-formaliza-extension-fase-3-la-cuarentena-inteligente-n2893571.html " Paraguay,PRY,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Phase 2 consisted of the reopening of corporate buildings with up to 50% of the workforce present and under a rotation schedule."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730210912/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200720,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""religious meetings may be held with a maximum of 50 people; social gatherings with no more than 10 people; while events can reach 20 people with registration controls."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730210912/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200720,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""religious meetings may be held with a maximum of 50 people; social gatherings with no more than 10 people; while events can reach 20 people with registration controls."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730210912/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200720,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""The ban on all non-essential movement is in place from 11pm to 5am (Sundays to Thursdays) and from 12am to 5am (Friday to Saturday)."" " Paraguay,PRY,20200720,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Phase 4 was introduced nationwide on 20 July, with the exception of Asuncion, Central and Alto Parana departments, subject to review."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730210912/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200720,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The Paraguayan government has closed all international borders to travel."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730213151/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200728,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"a requirement to wear a face mask in public, including on public transport, throughout Paraguay https://web.archive.org/web/20200728230004/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200731,C1: School closing,2,0,"No new update. Same as before." Paraguay,PRY,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200808105346/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200808105346/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200808105346/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200731,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No new update. Same as before." Paraguay,PRY,20200731,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200808105346/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Alto Parana department has been returned to ‘Phase 0’, based on the increase of cases locally as at July 20. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200808105346/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200731,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No new update. Same as before." Paraguay,PRY,20200731,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update" Paraguay,PRY,20200731,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update. Same as before. " Paraguay,PRY,20200731,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update." Paraguay,PRY,20200731,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200808105346/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200731,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Minister of Education has?announced?in-person classes will be suspended until December 2020.?? Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902145858/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Phase 2 consisted of the reopening of corporate buildings with up to 50% of the workforce present and under a rotation schedule. This included civil construction, shopping centres and medium-sized businesses, hairdressers, religious services with restrictions, and moving services. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902165354/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In addition to the activities permitted during Phase 1, 2 and 3, Phase 4 consists on the reopening of hotels and events in observance of health and safety protocols. In addition, religious meetings may be held with a maximum of 50 people; social gatherings with no more than 10 people; while events can reach 20 people with registration controls. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902165354/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus " Paraguay,PRY,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"In addition to the activities permitted during Phase 1, 2 and 3, Phase 4 consists on the reopening of hotels and events in observance of health and safety protocols. In addition, religious meetings may be held with a maximum of 50 people; social gatherings with no more than 10 people; while events can reach 20 people with registration controls. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902165354/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus " Paraguay,PRY,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is operating.All travelers must wear a mask to board public buses.? The Paraguayan government has authorized up to four persons to travel together in private cars and SUVs and two persons by motorcycle.? This information is still in effect. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902145858/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew?is?from 20:00 to 05:00 every day of the week with the exception of activities specifically excluded in the decree (restaurants, emergency services, essential services, etc.). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902145858/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew?is?from 20:00 to 05:00 every day of the week with the exception of activities specifically excluded in the decree (restaurants, emergency services, essential services, etc.). Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902145858/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ " Paraguay,PRY,20200825,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Paraguayan government has closed all international borders to? travel.?Commercial flights have been suspended at all Paraguayan?airports until?further notice, with limited exceptions for repatriation?flights.??Non-residents of?Paraguay are not permitted to transit?the airport?in?Asuncion.? Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902145858/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902172334/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government has also allowed banks to automatically refinance loans to private sector companies that are in repayment difficulties, and postponed collection of taxes and user fees for 2 months. This is still in place because the policy response was as at the 20th of August. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902172334/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902174204/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/comunicacion-covid19.html" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No changes found" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes found" Paraguay,PRY,20200825,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"There is a requirement to wear a face mask in public at all times, including on public transport, throughout Paraguay https://web.archive.org/web/20201012163246/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 5 October, the government’s announcement ending the ‘social’ and ‘smart’ quarantine phases comes into force. The government has introduced new flexible quarantine measures on a nationwide level. Restaurants can operate on a reservation basis and registration client details only. Pharmacies, delivery services and call centres can operate on a 24 hour basis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019214004/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20201005,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 5 October, the government’s announcement ending the ‘social’ and ‘smart’ quarantine phases comes into force. The government has introduced new flexible quarantine measures on a nationwide level. Social events in public and private venues are allowed up to 30 people with previous individual registration and observing a 2-metre social distancing. Cultural activities can take place with up 50 people, observing a 2-metre social distancing and in compliance with sanitary measures. Religious services with up to 50 people, observing a 2 metre social distancing and previous registration. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019214004/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From 5 October, the government’s announcement ending the ‘social’ and ‘smart’ quarantine phases comes into force. The government has introduced new flexible quarantine measures on a nationwide level. Social events in public and private venues are allowed up to 30 people with previous individual registration and observing a 2-metre social distancing. Social events in private homes can take place with up to 12 people, including those who live in the same home and observing sanitary measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019214004/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20201005,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No evident policy change. Public transportation is operating. All travelers must wear a mask to board public buses. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205803/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20201005,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From 5 October, the government’s announcement ending the ‘social’ and ‘smart’ quarantine phases comes into force. The government has introduced new flexible quarantine measures on a nationwide level. Freedom of movement between 5 am and 11:59 pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019214004/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20201005,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From 5 October, the government’s announcement ending the ‘social’ and ‘smart’ quarantine phases comes into force. The government has introduced new flexible quarantine measures on a nationwide level. Inter-departmental circulation is allowed without restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019214004/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20201005,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The borders continue to be closed to non- resident foreign nationals. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019214004/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20201006,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Minister of Education has?announced?in-person classes will be suspended until December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205803/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ Minister Petta stated that the students would not return to face-to-face classes this year, continuing with the use of the digital tools available for the development of distance classes, which according to the last survey reached 88% functionality and in the case of vulnerable communities without access to these tools, physical materials will continue to be delivered, in order to guarantee the continuity of the school year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019210313/https://www.mec.gov.py/cms/?ref=299585-estudiantes-no-retornan-a-clases-presenciales-hasta-diciembre-y-se-preve-un-receso-escolar-a-partir-de-la-cuarentena-inteligente" Paraguay,PRY,20201006,E1: Income support,1,1,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019201046/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Paraguay,PRY,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019201046/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Paraguay,PRY,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222131/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/comunicacion-covid19.html" Paraguay,PRY,20201006,H2: Testing policy,1,,"There are public health centers and also sampling stations for patients with symptoms in different parts of the country at no cost. For more information about testing for COVID-19 in?public places visit?the website of the Ministry of Health. Some private laboratories offer COVID-19 tests at a cost that varies on average between 90 to 110 US dollars. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205803/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205803/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No evident policy change. The Paraguayan government recommends?the wearing of a face mask when in public, and requires it during visits to supermarkets, stores, pharmacies, gas stations, or any other place where people gather.?All travelers must wear a mask to board public buses. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205803/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20201015,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On Oct 15, Paraguay opened select land border crossings with Brazil. The Government of Paraguay requires all persons arriving to Paraguay to remain in isolation at a government facility?or designated hotel?for 14 days and submit to a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether symptoms are present. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205803/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ *NOTE* On October 21, Paraguay plans to re-open international air service. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205803/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Paraguay,PRY,20201020,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 21st October, Paraguay's Silvio Pettirossi International Airport reopened and limited international commercial flights began operating. These flights are not operating with respect to all regions - only certain flights are running to/from specific places in Latin America and one direct flight to Europe (Madrid) a month. It is expected that regular flights will resume in November. https://archive.vn/V5Y9f#selection-1951.51-1951.90 https://archive.vn/T88Vu" Paraguay,PRY,20201020,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Pytyvõ programme continues to operate, providing a subsidy (worth less than 50% of lost income) for those affected by the pandemic (including the self-employed and employees who lost their jobs due to the state of emergency). https://archive.vn/A4HPp https://archive.vn/I5vnv https://archive.vn/K2lBg" Paraguay,PRY,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public health campaign conducted by the Ministry of Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019222131/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/comunicacion-covid19.html https://archive.vn/oi1Qj" Paraguay,PRY,20201020,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are still required to be worn in public. https://archive.vn/9ikhI" Paraguay,PRY,20201030,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Minister of Education has?announced?in-person classes will be suspended until December 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113113335/https://www.mec.gov.py/cms/?ref=299585-estudiantes-no-retornan-a-clases-presenciales-hasta-diciembre-y-se-preve-un-receso-escolar-a-partir-de-la-cuarentena-inteligente" Paraguay,PRY,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From 5 October, the government’s announcement ending the ‘social’ and ‘smart’ quarantine phases came into force. Inter-departmental circulation is allowed without restrictions. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113114137/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20201030,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change found." Paraguay,PRY,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change found." Paraguay,PRY,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public health campaign conducted by the Ministry of Health. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113125730/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/covid-19.php" Paraguay,PRY,20201030,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change found." Paraguay,PRY,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change found." Paraguay,PRY,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are still required to be worn in public. http://web.archive.org/web/20201113114137/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/coronavirus" Paraguay,PRY,20201113,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change. https://archive.vn/XDxwF" Paraguay,PRY,20201113,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 21st October, Paraguay's Silvio Pettirossi International Airport reopened and limited commercial flights began operating. While it was expected that most normal commercial flights would resume in early November, flights seemingly continue to operate only from limited regions. Certain flights are running primarily to/from specific places in Latin America, with the exception of flights to Madrid and Miami. The sources below mostly evidence arrival flights to the airport from 13th-16th November. The flightscanner website referenced was one which I had been directed to use to find more details on airport arrivals by the Asuncion airport (Silvio Pettirossi Airport) website: https://archive.vn/RHIr6): Flights 13th Nov: https://archive.vn/bl2oy ; https://archive.vn/OQG1h ; https://archive.vn/L9URb Flights 14th Nov: https://archive.vn/1wSqk Flights 15th Nov: https://archive.vn/jyQGt ; https://archive.vn/GN7Z5 ; https://archive.vn/x96Qb Flights 16th Nov: https://archive.vn/z5bAQ ; https://archive.vn/RHIr6 ; https://archive.vn/MVCgC " Paraguay,PRY,20201114,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change. Classes remain suspended until December 2020. Source: https://archive.vn/XDxwF" Paraguay,PRY,20201114,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Non-essential businesses can operate in non-curfew hours (5 am to 11:59 pm). Exceptions are pharmacies, delivery services and call centres which can operate 24/7. Restaurants can only operate through reservations and must register attendees. https://archive.vn/zwziC" Paraguay,PRY,20201114,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. Source: https://archive.vn/XDxwF" Paraguay,PRY,20201114,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Aside from the curfew, there are no movement restrictions. https://archive.vn/XDxwF" Paraguay,PRY,20201114,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Pytyvõ 2.0 programme continues to operate, providing a subsidy (worth less than 50% of lost income) for those affected by the pandemic (including the self-employed and employees who lost their jobs due to the state of emergency). Source: https://archive.vn/qDl0y" Paraguay,PRY,20201114,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy found." Paraguay,PRY,20201114,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public health campaign conducted by the Ministry of Health. Source: https://archive.vn/p7cg8" Paraguay,PRY,20201114,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing of those who are symptomatic (defined as possessing present three or more symptoms related to the disease: fever, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat, shortness of breath, headache, nausea or vomiting, loss of smell and taste, extreme fatigue or tiredness, or diarrhoea). Also welcome to be tested are close contacts of a positive case, regardless of whether they have symptoms. Source: https://archive.vn/B3rJQ" Paraguay,PRY,20201114,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No evidence of a policy change." Paraguay,PRY,20201114,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face masks required in some (but not all) public spaces. They recommend wearing a mask in public but require it at the supermarkets, stores, pharmacies, gas stations, or ""any other place where people gather"", as well as on public buses. Source: https://archive.vn/XDxwF" Paraguay,PRY,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Paraguay has re-opened non-essential businesses and small-scale events provided specific health protocols are followed. However, as an exception for a religious celebration, all non-essential workplaces (including bars & restaurants) will remain closed from November 16 until December 9 in the region of Caacupé (50 km away from Asunción). Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201129224437/https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ *** Decree No. 4331/2020: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/4a93f8-SesquicentenariodelaEpopeyaNacional18641870.pdf" Paraguay,PRY,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change. However, from 16th November, the maximum number of attendees at a social gathering increases (from 30 in public and private venues) to 100 people. Exceptions: For events for children, only 50 can attend (so long as the event has been organised by an official event organiser); wakes may be carried out for those who died from non-Covid causes, with a maximum of 12 people (who I understand should be close family members) in attendance; Group sports can take place with a maximum of 7 people in a team (who are themselves from the same environment - a workplace, family, etc.), in specifically authorised locations with the correct infrastructure to comply with protocol. No tournaments are allowed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116213817/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/portal/22133/nuevas-medidas-que-regiran-desde-el-lunes.html" Paraguay,PRY,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From Monday 16th, the maximum number of attendees at a social gathering increases (from 30 in public and private venues) to 100 people. Exceptions: For events for children, only 50 can attend (so long as the event has been organised by an official event organiser); wakes may be carried out for those who died from non-Covid causes, with a maximum of 12 people (who I understand should be close family members) in attendance; Group sports can take place with a maximum of 7 people in a team (who are themselves from the same environment - a workplace, family, etc.), in specifically authorised locations with the correct infrastructure to comply with protocol. No tournaments are allowed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116213817/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/portal/22133/nuevas-medidas-que-regiran-desde-el-lunes.html" Paraguay,PRY,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Beginning 17 Nov 2020, international travelers are allowed to arrive. Some quarantine and some do not. ""For the entry of travellers who are members of MERCOSUR and associated with the country, they must have a COVID-19 PCR test result up to 72 hours before the trip, fill out an epidemiological data sheet without the need for quarantine. This also applies to foreigners from the rest of the world, with the difference that they will need to present international health insurance. For those who do not meet the requirements, they are required to keep the health quarantine."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116213817/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/portal/22133/nuevas-medidas-que-regiran-desde-el-lunes.html" Paraguay,PRY,20201117,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As of 24 Nov 2020, there are ""walking centers"" established to test patients who do not have a car or bike. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130212531/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/portal/22204/covid-19-nuevo-puesto-de-toma-de-muestras-para-pacientes-a-pie.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201130212746/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/portal/22226/toma-de-muestra-para-pacientes-que-van-a-pie.html" Paraguay,PRY,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change found." Paraguay,PRY,20201127,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Beginning 27 Nov 2020, masks are required indoors or outdoors, in public or in private, when 1.5 metre distance cannot be maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129225824/https://www.mspbs.gov.py/portal/22236/en-vigencia-ley-de-uso-obligatorio-de-mascarilla.html " Paraguay,PRY,20201204,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"From 4 November, the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited from 10pm to until 5am the next day, with the exception of gastronomic places. This will be in effect for at least two weeks. https://archive.vn/6vVTl" Paraguay,PRY,20201204,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 4 November, each social/corporate event should not last for more than four hours. This will be in effect for at least two weeks. https://archive.vn/6vVTl" Paraguay,PRY,20201204,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The curfew from midnight to 5am remains." Palestine,PSE,20200222,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""It called upon citizens and residents to cooperate with the directorates of the Ministry of Health in all governorates and abide by the WHO recommendations regarding the disease, which include using paper tissues to cover the mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing, upholding personal hygiene and safe nutritional practices, washing the hands with soap and water or other antiseptics, avoiding kissing and contact with anyone suffering from cold or flu-like symptoms without taking the necessary precautions, and seeking medical care in the event of fever, cough or breathing difficulties."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430125550/http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=w5WjuTa115164968259aw5WjuT" Palestine,PSE,20200305,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government of Palestine declared State of emergency in all Palestinian-controlled territory for 30 days on 05 March. It's measures included ban of mass gatherings, celebrations, protests, and strikes, and the cancellation of major sporting events and other large gatherings. Note: Although it was announced for all Palestinian territories, in Hamas controlled Gaza no special measures were being taken yet beyond having those entering the enclave quarantine for 14 days. Since it was announced for all the territories, it entered as 'General' Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427170034/https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-shutters-west-bank-israel-quarantines-bethlehem-after-coronavirus-found/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200427170525/https://www.france24.com/en/20200305-palestinians-announce-west-bank-tourism-ban-over-coronavirus On 22 March, the government rolled out even stricter measures which required all the citizens to stay home till the end of State of Emergency and closure of all but essential services to limit gathering. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171541/http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 On 3 April, the government extended the State of Emergency by 30 days. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171629/http://xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/04/c_138945282.htm " Palestine,PSE,20200305,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Government of Palestine declared State of emergency in all Palestinian-controlled territory for 30 days on 05 March. It's measures included ban of mass gatherings, celebrations, protests, strikes, and other large gatherings. Note: Although it was announced for all Palestinian territories, in Hamas controlled Gaza no special measures were being taken yet beyond having those entering the enclave quarantine for 14 days. Since it was announced for all the territories, it entered as 'General' Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427170034/https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-shutters-west-bank-israel-quarantines-bethlehem-after-coronavirus-found/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200427170525/https://www.france24.com/en/20200305-palestinians-announce-west-bank-tourism-ban-over-coronavirus On 22 March, the government rolled out even stricter measures which required all the citizens to stay home till the end of State of Emergency and closure of all but essential services to limit gathering. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171541/http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 On 3 April, the government extended the State of Emergency by 30 days. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171629/http://xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/04/c_138945282.htm" Palestine,PSE,20200305,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The state of emergency declared urges people to refrain from travelling between regions, but given the lack of mention for public transport and the publications by the PA about fumigating busses, it seems that in fact it is still running (thus corrected here) until the general lockdown enacted in Mar 22. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430102006/http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=ctGcj9a115309634715actGcj9 https://web.archive.org/web/20200430123505/http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=Qy0UOua115304875950aQy0UOu (Ben Luria: Changed from T to G, given that we refer to the PA as the relevant entity of Palestine, thus covering the policies in the West Bank as general policies)" Palestine,PSE,20200305,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Government of Palestine declared State of emergency in all Palestinian-controlled territory for 30 days on 05 March. It restricted the movement between different PA governorates and cities to only necessary traffic, especially travel to and from Bethlehem. Note: Although it was announced for all Palestinian territories, in Hamas controlled Gaza no special measures were being taken yet beyond having those entering the enclave quarantine for 14 days. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427170034/https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-shutters-west-bank-israel-quarantines-bethlehem-after-coronavirus-found/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200427170525/https://www.france24.com/en/20200305-palestinians-announce-west-bank-tourism-ban-over-coronavirus A government response plan document released on 22 March confirmed that movement between West Bank governorates was restricted. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171541/http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 (Ben Luria: Changed from T to G, given that we refer to the PA as the relevant entity of Palestine, thus covering the policies in the West Bank as general policies)" Palestine,PSE,20200305,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The response included a two-week ban on tourists visiting cities and sites in the occupied West Bank, and the cancellation of major sporting events and other large gatherings."". Later extended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430124736/https://www.france24.com/en/20200305-palestinians-announce-west-bank-tourism-ban-over-coronavirus" Palestine,PSE,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The state of emergency declaration marks the beginning of a coordinated public information campaign at Mar 5. Quoted from the C19 Response Plan document by the PA (unable to archive, original link attached): ""The GoP immediately declared a State of Emergency when the first cases in the State of Palestine were diagnosed on 5 March 2020 and launched robust national containment measures, supported by an evidence-based communications campaign to encourage our citizens to protect themselves and follow government guidance."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430102006/http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=ctGcj9a115309634715actGcj9 http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1" Palestine,PSE,20200306,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, speaking on the official Palestine TV, said that based on the powers granted to him in the decree by President Mahmoud Abbas, he decided to shut down all educational facilities, all tourist and religious areas, national parks, and cancel all hotel reservations for foreign tourists."". That is for the initial time period of a month, starting March 6 (which was later extended) https://web.archive.org/web/20200430102006/http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=ctGcj9a115309634715actGcj9 (Ben Luria: Changed from T to G, given that we refer to the PA as the relevant entity of Palestine, thus covering the policies in the West Bank as general policies)" Palestine,PSE,20200306,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Since March 6, a state of emergency was enacted, ""shutting down the country"". However, in the official documentation no reference to shutting down all workplaces, but rather that PM Shtayyeh ""decided to shut down all educational facilities, all tourist and religious areas, national parks, and cancel all hotel reservations for foreign tourists"", and restrict movement between towns. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430102006/http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=ctGcj9a115309634715actGcj9 (Ben Luria: Changed from T to G, given that we refer to the PA as the relevant entity of Palestine, thus covering the policies in the West Bank as general policies)" Palestine,PSE,20200306,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/state-emergency-palestine-s-covid-19-response-plan" Palestine,PSE,20200306,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The GoP has quarantine facilities in each of the governorates and conducts testing at the Central Health Laboratory. Individuals suspected to have COVID-19 are home quarantined until symptoms develop or they have a positive test: all in-coming travellers are placed in government quarantine for two weeks. Individuals with positive samples or symptoms are cared for in government hospitals. There are contact and trace units in each governorate."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/state-emergency-palestine-s-covid-19-response-plan" Palestine,PSE,20200306,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""The GoP has quarantine facilities in each of the governorates and conducts testing at the Central Health Laboratory. Individuals suspected to have COVID-19 are home quarantined until symptoms develop or they have a positive test: all in-coming travellers are placed in government quarantine for two weeks. Individuals with positive samples or symptoms are cared for in government hospitals. There are contact and trace units in each governorate."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/state-emergency-palestine-s-covid-19-response-plan" Palestine,PSE,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Starting March 22 at night, a stricter lockdown was enacted - thus narrowing the workplaces to only essential services (at least officially, whereas it seems that was practically perhaps the case since the March 6 emergency state). The state of emergency was extended on April 3 to 30 more days. ""Life came to a standstill in all West Bank cities and towns today as the curfew and strict lockdown Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has declared yesterday in order to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease, Covid-19, went into effect since 10:00 p.m. last night."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430102001/http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=Qsn9d0a115639893006aQsn9d0 https://web.archive.org/web/20200430102001/http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=Qsn9d0a115639893006aQsn9d0" Palestine,PSE,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 22 March, the government rolled out even stricter measures which required all the citizens to stay home till the end of State of Emergency and closure of all but essential services to limit gathering. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171541/http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 " Palestine,PSE,20200322,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Starting March 22 at night, a stricter lockdown was enacted - thus narrowing the workplaces to only essential services (at least officially, whereas it seems that was practically perhaps the case since the March 6 emergency state) and the access to public transportation. The state of emergency was extended on April 3 to 30 more days. ""Life came to a standstill in all West Bank cities and towns today as the curfew and strict lockdown Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has declared yesterday in order to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease, Covid-19, went into effect since 10:00 p.m. last night."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430102001/http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=Qsn9d0a115639893006aQsn9d0" Palestine,PSE,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On 22 March, the GoP rolled out stricter suppression measures in the West Bank, preventing movement between governorates, closing all non-essential facilities, and asking the citizens in the West Bank to stay at home for 14 days, except for essential activities and emergencies. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171541/http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 On 3 April, the government extended the State of Emergency by 30 days. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171629/http://xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/04/c_138945282.htm" Palestine,PSE,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1," On 22 March, the GoP rolled out stricter suppression measures in the West Bank, preventing movement between governorates, closing all non-essential facilities, and asking the citizens in the West Bank to stay at home for 14 days, except for essential activities and emergencies. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171541/http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 On 3 April, the government extended the State of Emergency by 30 days. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427171629/http://xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/04/c_138945282.htm " Palestine,PSE,20200322,C8: International travel controls,4,,"By 22 March, the following guideline was in place: Closure of all borders (movement of goods is allowed) https://web.archive.org/web/20200430124736/https://www.france24.com/en/20200305-palestinians-announce-west-bank-tourism-ban-over-coronavirus" Palestine,PSE,20200403,C1: School closing,3,1,"Extension of state of emergency for 30 more days (policies remain in tact). https://web.archive.org/web/20200430102001/http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=Qsn9d0a115639893006aQsn9d0" Palestine,PSE,20200421,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Palestine Monetary Authority has postponed monthly/periodic loan repayments to all borrowers for the next four months, and for the tourism and hotel sectors for the next six months. It has also prohibited the collection of fees, commissions or additional interest on deferred payments. These measures are subject to extension. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615145934/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Palestine,PSE,20200428,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of emergency continues: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020" Palestine,PSE,20200428,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"State of emergency continues: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020" Palestine,PSE,20200428,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of emergency continues: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020" Palestine,PSE,20200428,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"State of emergency continues: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020" Palestine,PSE,20200428,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"State of emergency continues: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020" Palestine,PSE,20200428,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"State of emergency continues: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020" Palestine,PSE,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"State of emergency continues: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020" Palestine,PSE,20200428,C8: International travel controls,4,,"State of emergency continues: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020" Palestine,PSE,20200522,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new policy or change in policy identified." Palestine,PSE,20200522,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,," I could not find any new policy. So I assume that previous policy is counting. " Palestine,PSE,20200522,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new policy identified." Palestine,PSE,20200522,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new policy identified." Palestine,PSE,20200526,C2: Workplace closing,2,0," According to Reuters 25th May, 2020, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said , churches and businesses in the occupied West Bank will reopen on Tuesday in an easing of coronavirus restrictions. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200530090935/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/05/25/Coronavirus-Palestinians-easing-COVID-" Palestine,PSE,20200526,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on 25th May, 2020 , shops and businesses will operate as normal from Tuesday, while government employees will return to work after the Eid al-Fitr holiday on WednesdayPublic transport will also resume and mosques, churches and public parks will reopen, though people will have to obey physical distancing measures. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200530092556/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/pa-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-occupied-west-bank-200525121054400.html" Palestine,PSE,20200526,C5: Close public transport,2,0," The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced an easing of coronavirus restrictions in the occupied West Bank following a steady drop in the number of new infections.Public transport will also resume and mosques, churches and public parks will reopen, though people will have to obey physical distancing measures.Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday shops and businesses will operate as normal from Tuesday, while government employees will return to work after the Eid al-Fitr holiday on Wednesday. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200530092556/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/pa-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-occupied-west-bank-200525121054400.html" Palestine,PSE,20200526,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on 25th May, 2020 , shops and businesses will operate as normal from Tuesday, while government employees will return to work after the Eid al-Fitr holiday on WednesdayPublic transport will also resume and mosques, churches and public parks will reopen, though people will have to obey physical distancing measures. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200530092556/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/pa-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-occupied-west-bank-200525121054400.html" Palestine,PSE,20200526,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on 25th May, 2020 , shops and businesses will operate as normal from Tuesday, while government employees will return to work after the Eid al-Fitr holiday on WednesdayPublic transport will also resume and mosques, churches and public parks will reopen, though people will have to obey physical distancing measures. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200530092556/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/pa-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-occupied-west-bank-200525121054400.html" Palestine,PSE,20200621,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On June 21, Palestine announced stricter lockdown measurements in localities where COVID19 clusters have emerged: 'movement in and out of Hebron district will be barred for five days, starting on Saturday night, while the second hardest-hit district of Nablus, in the north of the West Bank, will be put under a 48-hour lockdown'. Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye stated that strict lockdowns would be imposed on any 'village, refugee camp, neighborhood, or city where cases of coronavirus would be found', indicating that restrictions will continue to develop according to the situation on the local level. https://archive.vn/0KAD9" Palestine,PSE,20200702,C1: School closing,3,1,"No new policy identified for this period" Palestine,PSE,20200702,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No new policy identified for this period" Palestine,PSE,20200702,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new policy identified for this period" Palestine,PSE,20200702,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new policy identified for this period" Palestine,PSE,20200702,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No new policy identified for this period" Palestine,PSE,20200702,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No new policy identified for this period" Palestine,PSE,20200702,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Palestinian Authority has extended the movement restrictions from 8 July for a further five daysThe Palestinian Authority has extended the movement restrictions from 8 July for a further five days. Note: The movement restriction are extended from 8th July overall. This shows that already restrictions were general. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200715153344/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-situation-report-35-occupied" Palestine,PSE,20200702,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No new policy identified for this period" Palestine,PSE,20200708,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"he Prime Minister’s office extended the lockdown from 8 July for five more days allowing only pharmacies, bakeries and supermarkets to open; factories and banks are exempt with safety measures; movement of goods allowed within governorates Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200715153344/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-situation-report-35-occupied" Palestine,PSE,20200708,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"he Palestinian Authority has extended the movement restrictions from 8 July for a further five days. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200715153344/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-situation-report-35-occupied" Palestine,PSE,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Since the PA's announcement on 13 July, some restrictions have ben relaxed, following protests by business owners, allowing small businesses to reopen, subject to restrictions. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/occupied-palestinian-territory-opt-covid-19-emergency-10 (web archive not working)" Palestine,PSE,20200716,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All wedding celebrations, mourning houses, and public gathering are prohibited. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/occupied-palestinian-territory-opt-covid-19-emergency-10 (web archive not working)" Palestine,PSE,20200716,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"NB: Public transportation is generally permitted within governorates, but remains suspended between governorates. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/occupied-palestinian-territory-opt-covid-19-emergency-10 (web archive not working)" Palestine,PSE,20200716,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Movement between all governoratesprohibited until 27 July, with a nighttime curfew imposed from 20:00 to 06:00. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/occupied-palestinian-territory-opt-covid-19-emergency-10 (web archive not working)" Palestine,PSE,20200716,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Measures include the fact that the Palestine Monetary Authority postponed monthly/periodic loan repayments to all borrowers for the next four months. See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive not working)" Palestine,PSE,20200721,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On July 21, the PMA issued new instructions to banks to mitigate the economic effects of COVID-19. The new instructions apply to borrowers which banks consider to have been directly affected by the crisis. The new instructions give borrowers the possibility to postpone the payment of their obligations with multiple options (e.g., overdraft, restructuring, rescheduling, Tawarruq). See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive not working)" Palestine,PSE,20200728,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Palestinian Authority has extended the state of emergency until September 3, 2020. See: https://il.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Palestine,PSE,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Palestinian Authority has extended the state of emergency until September 3, 2020. See: https://il.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Palestine,PSE,20200728,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All land crossing between Jordan and the Occupied Palestinian Territories is currently closed except in very limited circumstances, but commercial flights are now operating to and from the Occupied Palestinian Territories on a limited number of routes. It is not clear when this began, but the UK FCO published this as part of its 30th July update, but it seems plausible that it might have began earlier. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-occupied-palestinian-territories/coronavirus (web archive not working)" Palestine,PSE,20200729,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Policy stayed unchanged. According to the UK government Foreign travel advice: Foreign nationals are not permitted to enter unless they are citizens or residents of Israel. It is nearly impossible to enter the occupied Palestinian territory without entering Israel or Jordan first. Currently, the land crossing between Jordan and the Occupied Palestinian Territories is currently closed except in very limited circumstances. Entry to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs), including by sea to Gaza, is controlled by the Israeli authorities. You must produce a passport and immigration slip, to cross between Israel and the OPTs. For locals and humanitarian staff only, not applicable to international travellers: The quarantine period for Palestinians returning to Gaza via the Israeli or Egyptian controlled crossings has been reduced from 21 to 14 days. Humanitarian staff entering Gaza are required to submit to only five days of quarantine, provided they can prove that they have tested negative in the 48-hour period prior to their arrival and after they have completed the five-day quarantine requirement and have a second negative test. The Barrier crossings controlling the movement of tens of thousands of Palestinian workers between the West Bank and Israel, reopened on 21 September, following a three-day closure due to a Jewish holiday, despite the ongoing lockdown. Those returning to the West Bank are not requested by the Palestinian authorities to stay in quarantine or perform a COVID-19 test. Policy stayed unchanged. According to the UK foreign travel advice: Foreign nationals are not permitted to enter unless they are citizens or residents of Israel. It is nearly impossible to enter the occupied Palestinian territory without entering Israel or Jordan first. Currently, the land crossing between Jordan and the Occupied Palestinian Territories is currently closed except in very limited circumstances. For locals and humanitarian staff only, not applicable to international travellers: The quarantine period for Palestinians returning to Gaza via the Israeli or Egyptian controlled crossings has been reduced from 21 to 14 days. Humanitarian staff entering Gaza are required to submit to only five days of quarantine, provided they can prove that they have tested negative in the 48-hour period prior to their arrival and after they have completed the five-day quarantine requirement and have a second negative test. The Barrier crossings controlling the movement of tens of thousands of Palestinian workers between the West Bank and Israel, reopened on 21 September, following a three-day closure due to a Jewish holiday, despite the ongoing lockdown. Those returning to the West Bank are not requested by the Palestinian authorities to stay in quarantine or perform a COVID-19 test. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007224025/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-occupied-palestinian-territories/entry-requirements http://web.archive.org/web/20201007222522/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-occupied-palestinian-territories http://web.archive.org/web/20201007222522/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-occupied-palestinian-territories http://web.archive.org/web/20201007214447/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-18" Palestine,PSE,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"According Palestinian government spoke-person, "" Palestinian authorities have lifted the weekly lockdown and eased the tight precautionary measures imposed in the West Bank to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.The government will now allow all economic activities on weekends with public health safety measures in place. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200815093202/https://www.dtnext.in/News/World/2020/08/13110026/1245581/Palestine-lifts-weekly-lockdown-eases-COVID19-restrictions.vpf" Palestine,PSE,20200813,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Palestinian government spokeperson Milhem also said that the government would allow Friday prayers in public squares, but they have to take all preventive measures such as social distancing and wearing facemasks and gloves.However, he said that the government would keep wedding and mourning halls closed and ban all other kinds of popular indoor gatherings to avoid any new infections. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200815093202/https://www.dtnext.in/News/World/2020/08/13110026/1245581/Palestine-lifts-weekly-lockdown-eases-COVID19-restrictions.vpf" Palestine,PSE,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The policy stays unchanged: In East Jerusalem, on 6 September, residents of six Palestinians areas with high infection rates (Kafr Aqab, Beit Hanina, At Tur, Al Issawiya, Shu’fat Refugee Camp and Anata) were placed under a night curfew by the Israeli authorities, while some businesses were closed during the day too. Since 18 September, all of East Jerusalem, including the localities above, has been subject to the comprehensive lockdown imposed on Israel, as highlighted above. In Gaza's red areas (parts of Gaza city and all of Northern Gaza) a full lockdown remains in place. Since 18 September, malls in ‘yellow’ and ‘green’ areas reopened, and most shops are allowed to operate three days a week, provided that they abide by the required safety measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007214447/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-18" Palestine,PSE,20200920,C1: School closing,3,0,"As of 20 September, all children across the West Bank have returned to schools. On 20 September, 420,000 students in grades 5 to 11 returned to schools across the West Bank (except East Jerusalem); grades 1 to 4 and grade 12 began the school year between 6 and 9 September. Since then, some 90 schools have been partially or fully shut down for periods ranging from one day to two weeks, following the detection of COVID-19 cases among students or school staff. In East Jerusalem, on 6 September, residents of six Palestinians areas with high infection rates (Kafr Aqab, Beit Hanina, At Tur, Al Issawiya, Shu’fat Refugee Camp and Anata) were placed under a night curfew by the Israeli authorities, while some businesses and all educational institutions were closed during the day too. After the MoH diagnosed the first cases of COVID-19 in the community in Gaza, the authorities closed all education facilities. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007214447/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-18" Palestine,PSE,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The policy stays unchanged: In East Jerusalem, on 6 September, residents of six Palestinians areas with high infection rates (Kafr Aqab, Beit Hanina, At Tur, Al Issawiya, Shu’fat Refugee Camp and Anata) were placed under a night curfew by the Israeli authorities, while some businesses were closed during the day too. Since 18 September, all of East Jerusalem, including the localities above, has been subject to the comprehensive lockdown imposed on Israel, as highlighted above. In Gaza's red areas (parts of Gaza city and all of Northern Gaza) a full lockdown remains in place. Since 18 September, malls in ‘yellow’ and ‘green’ areas reopened, and most shops are allowed to operate three days a week, provided that they abide by the required safety measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007214447/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-18" Palestine,PSE,20200928,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Gaza, as part of the lockdown imposed since late August, travel between governorates remains largely prohibited. However, movement in the less affected areas within individual governorates, designated as ‘green’ and ‘yellow’, is allowed between 07:00 and 20:00. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007214447/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-18" Palestine,PSE,20200928,C8: International travel controls,4,,"For locals and humanitarian staff only, not applicable to international travellers: The quarantine period for Palestinians returning to Gaza via the Israeli or Egyptian controlled crossings has been reduced from 21 to 14 days. Humanitarian staff entering Gaza are required to submit to only five days of quarantine, provided they can prove that they have tested negative in the 48-hour period prior to their arrival and after they have completed the five-day quarantine requirement and have a second negative test. The Barrier crossings controlling the movement of tens of thousands of Palestinian workers between the West Bank and Israel, reopened on 21 September, following a three-day closure due to a Jewish holiday, despite the ongoing lockdown. Those returning to the West Bank are not requested by the Palestinian authorities to stay in quarantine or perform a COVID-19 test. According to the UK foreign travel advice: Foreign nationals are not permitted to enter unless they are citizens or residents of Israel. It is nearly impossible to enter the occupied Palestinian territory without entering Israel or Jordan first. Currently, the land crossing between Jordan and the Occupied Palestinian Territories is currently closed except in very limited circumstances. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007222522/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-occupied-palestinian-territories http://web.archive.org/web/20201007214447/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-18" Palestine,PSE,20201007,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The policy stays unchanged: In East Jerusalem, on 6 September, residents of six Palestinians areas with high infection rates (Kafr Aqab, Beit Hanina, At Tur, Al Issawiya, Shu’fat Refugee Camp and Anata) were placed under a night curfew by the Israeli authorities, while some businesses were closed during the day too. Since 18 September, all of East Jerusalem, including the localities above, has been subject to the comprehensive lockdown imposed on Israel, as highlighted above. In Gaza's red areas (parts of Gaza city and all of Northern Gaza) a full lockdown remains in place. Since 18 September, malls in ‘yellow’ and ‘green’ areas reopened, and most shops are allowed to operate three days a week, provided that they abide by the required safety measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007214447/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-18" Palestine,PSE,20201007,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0," The policy stays unchanged: In East Jerusalem, on 6 September, residents of six Palestinians areas with high infection rates (Kafr Aqab, Beit Hanina, At Tur, Al Issawiya, Shu’fat Refugee Camp and Anata) were placed under a night curfew by the Israeli authorities. Since 18 September, all of East Jerusalem, including the localities above, has been subject to the comprehensive lockdown imposed on Israel, as highlighted above. In Gaza's red areas (parts of Gaza city and all of Northern Gaza) a full lockdown remains in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007214447/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-18" Palestine,PSE,20201007,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Gaza, as part of the lockdown imposed since late August, travel between governorates remains largely prohibited. However, movement in the less affected areas within individual governorates, designated as ‘green’ and ‘yellow’, is allowed between 07:00 and 20:00. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007214447/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-18" Palestine,PSE,20201007,C8: International travel controls,4,,"For locals and humanitarian staff only, not applicable for foreigners: The quarantine period for Palestinians returning to Gaza via the Israeli or Egyptian controlled crossings has been reduced from 21 to 14 days. Humanitarian staff entering Gaza are required to submit to only five days of quarantine, provided they can prove that they have tested negative in the 48-hour period prior to their arrival and after they have completed the five-day quarantine requirement and have a second negative test. The Barrier crossings controlling the movement of tens of thousands of Palestinian workers between the West Bank and Israel, reopened on 21 September, following a three-day closure due to a Jewish holiday, despite the ongoing lockdown. Those returning to the West Bank are not requested by the Palestinian authorities to stay in quarantine or perform a COVID-19 test. According to the UK foreign travel advice: Foreign nationals are not permitted to enter unless they are citizens or residents of Israel. It is nearly impossible to enter the occupied Palestinian territory without entering Israel or Jordan first. Currently, the land crossing between Jordan and the Occupied Palestinian Territories is currently closed except in very limited circumstances. http://web.archive.org/web/20201007222522/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-occupied-palestinian-territories http://web.archive.org/web/20201007214447/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-18" Palestine,PSE,20201019,C1: School closing,3,0,"As of 19 October: ""Schools registering COVID-19 cases among pupils or staff continue to be either partially, or fully, closed for various periods"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201023133258/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-20" Palestine,PSE,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"19 October: ""During the reporting period, the authorities further eased restrictions. Movement between governorates continues, and mosques, shops, supermarkets, barbershops and other facilities were allowed to reopen, except for areas with high infection rates designated as “red”."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201023133258/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-20" Palestine,PSE,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"19 October: ""In Israel, the general lockdown, applicable also to annexed East Jerusalem, was eased from midnight 17 October, allowing for the reopening of kindergartens and certain places of work, among other relaxations. In Gaza, the authorities have further eased the lockdown measures imposed in August, although a night curfew still remains in place."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201023133258/https://www.ochaopt.org/content/covid-19-emergency-situation-report-20" Palestine,PSE,20201024,C1: School closing,3,0,"In Gaza, the authorities have further eased the lockdown measures imposed in August, including a further reopening of schools, although a night curfew remains in place. In the West Bank, movement and activities have been largely restored, except for specific localities that recorded a surge in COVID-19 transmission. In Israel, the state of emergency, applicable also to annexed East Jerusalem, has been extended until 3 January 2021, although the government continues with a phased easing of restrictions. Since the start of the school year, in early August in Gaza, and early September in the West Bank, more than 170 schools throughout the oPt have temporarily closed, either fully or partially, ranging from one day to 14 days of closure, following the health protocols for confirmed COVID 19 cases among pupils or school staff. This is imposing additional challenges to ensuring continuity of face-to-face education. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf " Palestine,PSE,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"In Gaza, the authorities have further eased the lockdown measures imposed in August, including a further reopening of schools, although a night curfew remains in place. In the West Bank, movement and activities have been largely restored, except for specific localities that recorded a surge in COVID-19 transmission. In Israel, the state of emergency, applicable also to annexed East Jerusalem, has been extended until 3 January 2021, although the government continues with a phased easing of restrictions. Since the start of the school year, in early August in Gaza, and early September in the West Bank, more than 170 schools throughout the oPt have temporarily closed, either fully or partially, ranging from one day to 14 days of closure, following the health protocols for confirmed COVID 19 cases among pupils or school staff. This is imposing additional challenges to ensuring continuity of face-to-face education. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf " Palestine,PSE,20201024,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"In Gaza, the authorities have further eased the lockdown measures imposed in August, including a further reopening of schools, although a night curfew remains in place. In the West Bank, movement and activities have been largely restored, except for specific localities that recorded a surge in COVID-19 transmission. In Israel, the state of emergency, applicable also to annexed East Jerusalem, has been extended until 3 January 2021, although the government continues with a phased easing of restrictions. Since the start of the school year, in early August in Gaza, and early September in the West Bank, more than 170 schools throughout the oPt have temporarily closed, either fully or partially, ranging from one day to 14 days of closure, following the health protocols for confirmed COVID 19 cases among pupils or school staff. This is imposing additional challenges to ensuring continuity of face-to-face education. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf " Palestine,PSE,20201024,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,," https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf " Palestine,PSE,20201024,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"In Gaza, the authorities have further eased the lockdown measures imposed in August, including a further reopening of schools, although a night curfew remains in place. In the West Bank, movement and activities have been largely restored, except for specific localities that recorded a surge in COVID-19 transmission. In Israel, the state of emergency, applicable also to annexed East Jerusalem, has been extended until 3 January 2021, although the government continues with a phased easing of restrictions. Since the start of the school year, in early August in Gaza, and early September in the West Bank, more than 170 schools throughout the oPt have temporarily closed, either fully or partially, ranging from one day to 14 days of closure, following the health protocols for confirmed COVID 19 cases among pupils or school staff. This is imposing additional challenges to ensuring continuity of face-to-face education. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf " Palestine,PSE,20201024,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"In Gaza, the authorities have further eased the lockdown measures imposed in August, including a further reopening of schools, although a night curfew remains in place. In the West Bank, movement and activities have been largely restored, except for specific localities that recorded a surge in COVID-19 transmission. In Israel, the state of emergency, applicable also to annexed East Jerusalem, has been extended until 3 January 2021, although the government continues with a phased easing of restrictions. Since the start of the school year, in early August in Gaza, and early September in the West Bank, more than 170 schools throughout the oPt have temporarily closed, either fully or partially, ranging from one day to 14 days of closure, following the health protocols for confirmed COVID 19 cases among pupils or school staff. This is imposing additional challenges to ensuring continuity of face-to-face education. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf " Palestine,PSE,20201024,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Gaza, the authorities have further eased the lockdown measures imposed in August, including a further reopening of schools, although a night curfew remains in place. In the West Bank, movement and activities have been largely restored, except for specific localities that recorded a surge in COVID-19 transmission. In Israel, the state of emergency, applicable also to annexed East Jerusalem, has been extended until 3 January 2021, although the government continues with a phased easing of restrictions. Since the start of the school year, in early August in Gaza, and early September in the West Bank, more than 170 schools throughout the oPt have temporarily closed, either fully or partially, ranging from one day to 14 days of closure, following the health protocols for confirmed COVID 19 cases among pupils or school staff. This is imposing additional challenges to ensuring continuity of face-to-face education. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf " Palestine,PSE,20201024,C8: International travel controls,2,,"he local authorities have also announced amendments to the quarantine regulations. People entering Gaza through the Rafah and Erez crossings, including international staff/foreign delegations, are no longer required to undergo home quarantine, if they can present a negative PCR test result, taken within 48 hours prior to entry. Those unable to present the test result on arrival can be tested at the border, but they are required to undergo home quarantine until the results are issued. COVID-19 Emergency | 4 United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) www.ochaopt.org The Rafah Crossing with Egypt exceptionally opened for four days in both directions from 2 to 5 November. The crossing was last opened between 15 and 17 September, during which 1,700 people entered Gaza and 2,659 exited. Travellers are not subject to quarantine, but are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result conducted 72 hours before exiting Gaza, and 48 hours before entering. The entry of goods continued from Israel through the Kerem Shalom Crossing, as did imports from Egypt via the Rafah Crossing. The Erez passenger crossing with Israel was also open for the exit of a small number of exceptional cases, mostly medical patients. The number of Palestinians entering Gaza through Erez has been relatively consistent, at approximately 80-110 people per week. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf " Palestine,PSE,20201024,E1: Income support,0,,"https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf" Palestine,PSE,20201024,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf" Palestine,PSE,20201024,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_21_covid_19.pdf communication via MOH web site an whats app groups " Palestine,PSE,20201024,H2: Testing policy,0,, Palestine,PSE,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"No reports found so far of changes in policy since 10 November and previous coding value of 1T" Palestine,PSE,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No reports found so far of changes in policy since 10 November and previous coding value of 0." Palestine,PSE,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No reports found so far of changes in policy since 10 November and previous coding value of 0." Palestine,PSE,20201111,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No reports found so far of changes in policy since 10 November and previous coding value of 1T." Palestine,PSE,20201111,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No reports found so far of changes in policy since 10 November and previous coding value of 1T." Palestine,PSE,20201111,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The official figures are believed to significantly underestimate the actual number of people who have contracted the virus, due to the policy implemented in West Bank by the MoH, whereby only those showing possible symptoms, as well as travellers, are being tested"" Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - posted on 19 November reporting on 3 - 17 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123200726/https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/occupied-palestinian-territory-opt-covid-19-emergency-19 " Palestine,PSE,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"The use of face marks is being promoted on social media and in public campaigns, information distributed by aid agencies etc. " Palestine,PSE,20201115,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Following these developments, the local authorities announced that, as of 15 November and until further notice, all shops across Gaza will have to close by 17:00. Gatherings of more than 15 people indoors are prohibited, including for weddings and wakes at home. The authorities have also designated 23 out of the 94 geographic areas in Gaza as red, where no movement is allowed. The police will further enforce measures and ensure that violators face legal consequences."" In the West Bank "", a three-day closure was imposedon Till, south of Nablus, after 50 cases were confirmed in the village. Kafr Ad Dick village in Salfit is also under a temporary closure due to an increase in cases there. Except for those areas, movement and activities across the West Bank have continued, largely unaffected."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205310/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_22_covid_19.pdf" Palestine,PSE,20201115,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""Following these developments, the local authorities announced that, as of 15 November and until further notice, all shops across Gaza will have to close by 17:00. Gatherings of more than 15 people indoors are prohibited, including for weddings and wakes at home. The authorities have also designated 23 out of the 94 geographic areas in Gaza as red, where no movement is allowed. The police will further enforce measures and ensure that violators face legal consequences."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205310/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_22_covid_19.pdf" Palestine,PSE,20201115,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Following these developments, the local authorities announced that, as of 15 November and until further notice, all shops across Gaza will have to close by 17:00. Gatherings of more than 15 people indoors are prohibited, including for weddings and wakes at home. The authorities have also designated 23 out of the 94 geographic areas in Gaza as red, where no movement is allowed. The police will further enforce measures and ensure that violators face legal consequences."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205310/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_22_covid_19.pdf" Palestine,PSE,20201117,C1: School closing,3,0,"""125 Schools in ‘red areas’ across the Gaza Strip are closed, as of 17 November."" Reported by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123205310/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sitrep_22_covid_19.pdf" Palestine,PSE,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Clearly the situation in Palestine is complicated by different controls in different regions and settlers under Israeli law, but a complete lockdown by the Palestinian government is reported by the WAFA news agency. ""Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said at the cabinet meeting that a full lockdown will be imposed in Palestine every Friday and Saturday and that lockdown will also be imposed every day of the week between 7 in the evening and 6 the next morning for the next two weeks. ""While a total lockdown will be imposed on Fridays and Saturdays, businesses, schools and other sectors will operate normally during the week until the evening hours."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123223857/https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/122088 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123201645/https://www.map.org.uk/about-map/map-coronavirus-situation-updates" Palestine,PSE,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""The Ministry of Health in Gaza is working hard to isolate positive cases and trace/test their contacts and relevant health workers."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123201645/https://www.map.org.uk/about-map/map-coronavirus-situation-updates" Palestine,PSE,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Palestinians wishing to return to or leave the Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing, on Gaza’s border with Egypt, will be able to do so during the period between Tuesday and Thursday [24-26 November] of this week, the Palestinian embassy in Egypt announced today."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130214723/https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/122069" Palestine,PSE,20201201,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""With the increased community transmission and due to resource limitations in the Gaza Strip, local health authorities on December 1 revised the criteria for COVID-19 RT-PCR testing, to target high risk groups, including: - Symptomatic contacts and suspected cases above 50 years - Symptomatic contacts and suspected cases of high-risk groups - Symptomatic MoH and Ministry of Information employees - Patients admitted for more than 48 hours in departments for intensive care, internal medicine, children, oncology, thoracic and respiratory treatment"" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207234028/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/who18.createsend.com__21.pdf " Palestine,PSE,20201204,C8: International travel controls,2,,"In Gaza and the West Bank all Palestinian citizens coming back from abroad are placed under a mandatory quarantine in quarantine centres. All travellers entering Israel, including Israeli nationals, must undergo 14 days of home quarantine. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207225533/https://www.map.org.uk/about-map/map-coronavirus-situation-updates" Palestine,PSE,20201206,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Gaza reports running out of testing kits. More kits to be supplied by World Health Organization." Palestine,PSE,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""The Prime Minister added that prayer will take place in homes starting on Thursday for a period of 7 days, for all times and in all governorates ."" ""The Prime Minister reiterated the prohibition of weddings, mourning houses and all forms of crowd in all regions, regardless of any classification mentioned, whether in areas (A, B, and C), "" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207231757/http://www.palgov.ps/article/3779/%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%B1-%D8%A5%D8%BA%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B9-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B8%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B9-%D9%84%D9%83%D8%B3%D8%B1-%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%B4%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A1" Palestine,PSE,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said in a press conference that Bethlehem, Nablus, Hebron, and Tulkarm will be under lockdown starting Thursday evening and for one week, while the night curfew that has been in force for two weeks will continue in the remaining districts... Travel between all West Bank districts will also be stopped from Thursday and for one week, except for vital goods."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207230612/https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/122294 Release on PM's website: http://www.palgov.ps/article/3779/????-???????-????-?????-????-???????-????-?????-????-?????-????-??????" Palestine,PSE,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""I will also stop travel between all West Bank districts from Thursday and for one week, except for vital goods."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207230612/https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/122294" Palestine,PSE,20201207,H7: Vaccination policy,,,"""On 7 December, the Palestinian Authority submitted its application to receive financial support from the Gavi COVAX AMC Facility for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines, for at least 20% of population in the oPt, including frontline health workers, the elderly population and those with underlying health conditions. WHO and UNICEF provide technical support to complete preparatory efforts the COVAX application "" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214215331/https://who18.createsend.com/campaigns/reports/viewCampaign.aspx?d=j&c=99FA4938D049E3A8&ID=390D4ADC7BB890612540EF23F30FEDED&temp=False&tx=0&source=Report" Palestine,PSE,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Face coverings encouraged through public health campaigns through the Ministry of Health. " Palestine,PSE,20201211,C1: School closing,3,0,"UNESCO lists schools in Palestine as partially open. The World Health Organization update notes that In Gaza: ""Schools (except secondary level), universities, mosques, markets are to close and funerals and weddings are not permitted"" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214215331/https://who18.createsend.com/campaigns/reports/viewCampaign.aspx?d=j&c=99FA4938D049E3A8&ID=390D4ADC7BB890612540EF23F30FEDED&temp=False&tx=0&source=Report" Qatar,QAT,20200124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From Jan 24 (Reuters) - Qatar will start precautionary screening of passengers arriving at Hamad international airport from China to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus” https://web.archive.org/web/20200326162759/https://www.reuters.com/article/china-health-airport/qatar-to-screen-airport-passengers-arriving-from-china-idUSL8N29T4M2 " Qatar,QAT,20200130,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200528220818/https://twitter.com/MOPHQatar/status/1222897427130146819" Qatar,QAT,20200203,C8: International travel controls,3,,"“Qatar Airways has taken the decision to suspend flights to mainland China from 3 February until further notice” https://web.archive.org/web/20200326161509/https://www.qatarairways.com/en/press-releases/2019/December/ChinaFlights.html " Qatar,QAT,20200227,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Qatari citizens evacuated from the Islamic Republic of Iran have arrived in #Doha and a quarantine facility has been set up for them. We recommend following official sources for the latest information. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528222329/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/2020/02/27/arrival-of-the-qatari-citizens-from-the-islamic-republic-of-iran/" Qatar,QAT,20200308,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Those who shared accommmodations with the patients, or had contact with them, have been quarantined and are being tested to ensure they are free from infection https://web.archive.org/web/20200528231023/https://www.moph.gov.qa/english/mediacenter/News/Pages/NewsDetails.aspx?ItemId=95" Qatar,QAT,20200309,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 9th March 14 countries banned: Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326163955/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/2020/03/08/statement-by-the-government-communications-office-on-the-temporary-suspension-of-entry-of-those-arriving-from-certain-countries-as-a-preventive-measure-due-to-the-spread-of-coronavirus-covid-19-wor/" Qatar,QAT,20200310,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Qatar on Monday announced a nationwide closure of schools and universities amid fears over the coronavirus outbreak, adding that the closure will come into effect on March"" 10https://web.archive.org/web/20200527235704/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/qatar-bans-travellers-14-countries-coronavirus-concerns-200309060851684.html" Qatar,QAT,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""The Ministry of Public Health calls upon all citizens and residents to avoid crowded places and postpone holding social gatherings for the time being, for their own wellbeing and that of the community."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506191402/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/2020/03/12/government-communications-office-statement-regarding-measures-taken-by-the-state-of-qatar-to-combat-coronavirus-covid-19/" Qatar,QAT,20200315,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Lolwah al Khater said, the public transportation, including Doha Metro and Karwa buses, will cease to operate from tonight at 10 pm.(http://web.archive.org/web/20200323111306/http://www.qatar-tribune.com/Latest-News/ArtMID/423/ArticleID/28781/covid-19-qatar-stops-all-incoming-flights-shuts-all-public-transport-services)" Qatar,QAT,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Qatar announced the closure of all shops and bank branches, except for food stores and pharmacies. Eighty percent of government employees were also ordered to work from home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527235957/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-cases-qatar-related-migrant-workers-200318191539620.html" Qatar,QAT,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200506195057/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/briefing-room/second-press-conference-for-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management/ https://qatar.vcu.edu/coronavirus-updates" Qatar,QAT,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Lockdown of the Industrial Area: ""First, effective from today, March 17, we announce the partial closure of the Industrial Area, from Street No. 1 to Street No. 32"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200506195057/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/briefing-room/second-press-conference-for-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management/ Some international criticism over this step: https://web.archive.org/web/20200506200143/https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/mar/20/covid-19-lockdown-turns-qatars-largest-migrant-camp-into-virtual-prison" Qatar,QAT,20200318,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On March 15, Qatar said it would ban inbound flights, except for cargo and transit flights, starting from March 18. The entry ban does not apply to Qatari citizens. Nationals of Qatar are not allowed to exit the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528001507/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html" Qatar,QAT,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Qatar bans gatherings, deploy patrols to contain coronavirus"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200406200517/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-qatar/qatar-bans-gatherings-deploy-patrols-to-contain-coronavirus-idUKKBN2180VZ" Qatar,QAT,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Qatar bans gatherings, deploy patrols to contain coronavirus"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528215738/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-qatar/qatar-bans-gatherings-deploy-patrols-to-contain-coronavirus-idUSKBN2180VZ" Qatar,QAT,20200328,E1: Income support,2,0,"On 28th March, the Qatari Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA) published a guidance note on the treatment of workers and the rights of employees, stating that 'All workers in isolation, quarantine or receiving treatment will still be paid their basic salary and receive their allowances irrespective of whether they are entitled to sick leave benefits.' http://web.archive.org/web/20200430142500/https://www.clydeco.com/insight/article/covid-19-middle-east-employment-an-update-on-new-government-initiatives http://web.archive.org/web/20200430142642/https://www.marhaba.qa/covid-19-update-qatar-health-and-employment-guidelines-for-workers/" Qatar,QAT,20200328,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200528231507/https://twitter.com/MOPHQatar/status/1243993841935491074" Qatar,QAT,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,2,1," 80% of the work force of the private sector are to work from home from 1 April 2020, with certain exceptions the working hours of employees and workers in the public and private sector who are still required to attend their workplace are reduced to 6 hours per day from 07.00 - 13.00, although some projects considered to be in the national interests have been exempted from this restriction https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/coronavirus-impact-construction-qatar" Qatar,QAT,20200401,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The drive through testing is reserved for those people who meet all the following criteria: Those who have returned to Qatar from overseas between March 10 and March 21 Those who have been undergoing quarantine at home and have signed an official undertaking for this. Those who have not been swabbed to test for Covid-19 since returning home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200408104553/https://www.qatarday.com/news/local/drive-thru-coronavirus-testing-station-now-open-in-qatar/71111" Qatar,QAT,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ban on public events originally: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-22/qatar-sets-up-checkpoints-bans-gatherings-amid-virus-spread Still in place 25th April - See: ""The patrols ensure that there is no gathering in public places"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528000242/https://www.gulf-times.com/story/661657/Lekhwiya-patrols-help-curb-Covid-19-spread-in-Qatar" Qatar,QAT,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Only 2 in a car except for families https://web.archive.org/web/20200528220051/https://www.gulf-times.com/story/661649/2-persons-only-in-a-car-except-for-families-MoI" Qatar,QAT,20200422,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"1. The ""gradual lifting of Industrial Area lockdown"", starting Apr 22. 2. Recommendations to stay home still stand, as of Apr 20 press conference, thus act in practice as a recommendation to not travel as well. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506195742/https://www.qatar-tribune.com/Latest-News/ArtMID/423/ArticleID/29243/Gradual-lifting-of-Industrial-Area-lockdown-to-begin-on-Wednesday-Khater https://web.archive.org/web/20200506200742/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/briefing-room/ninth-press-conference-by-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management/" Qatar,QAT,20200426,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Cabinet has made wearing of face masks mandatory from Sunday (April 26) until further notice for government and private sector employees and clients, shoppers at food and catering stores and workers in the contracting sector. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902132852/https://www.gulf-times.com/story/661415/Qatar-makes-masks-compulsory-for-several-sectors" Qatar,QAT,20200507,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""a two-day pilot launched Wednesday has seen asymptomatic residents and citizens contacted and invited to participate in voluntary tests at several clinics across the country."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528221836/https://news.yahoo.com/qatar-widens-virus-testing-beyond-locked-down-workers-161631969.html" Qatar,QAT,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of May 12, 2020, restaurants and cafés are allowed to resume the activity of delivering or handing over orders to customers outside the business place, with those establishments located in malls only allowed to process delivery orders and not hand over orders to customers both inside and outside the workplace. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517105103/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Qatar,QAT,20200513,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Drive-through testing available https://web.archive.org/web/20200528221018/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/qatar-drive-testing-understanding-virus-200512092746551.html" Qatar,QAT,20200517,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"All Qatar residents will be required to wear face masks outside of their homes beginning Sunday, May 17, to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The only exception applies to those driving in a car with no other passengers. Those who fail to comply with the measures will be sanctioned, either with a maximum of three days in prison and/or a fine of QR 200,000 (USD 55,000). Previously, masks were compulsory for employees of select sectors and in some public spaces. http://archive.vn/LJTLx#selection-2539.0-2539.485" Qatar,QAT,20200522,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Starting May 22, 2020 all citizens and residents are required to install the Ehteraz App on their mobile phones before leaving their residence, which will help track COVID-19 transmission chains, help prioritize testing, and provide COVID-related updates. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525105308/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/qatar-introduces-coronavirus-restrictions-eid-al-fitr-200519082551972.html" Qatar,QAT,20200526,E1: Income support,2,0,"No new policy identified" Qatar,QAT,20200601,E1: Income support,2,0,"""The Ministry of Finance instructed government ministries, institutions and entities funded by the state to reduce monthly costs for non-Qatari employees by 30% from June 1, either by cutting salaries or laying off workers with a two-month notice, according to a letter seen by Bloomberg."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200711095853/https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/expats-working-qatar-government-face-pay-cuts-lay-offs-200611131300913.html" Qatar,QAT,20200615,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to Reuters ""Qatar will start lifting coronavirus restrictions under a four-phase plan starting on June 15, when some mosques can reopen."" However there is no mention of easing restrictions for other public gatherings like weddings, conferences, meetings. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200623192237/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-qatar/qatar-to-lift-lockdown-in-four-phases-from-june-15-idUSKBN23F2KD" Qatar,QAT,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Some of the mosques are opened on 15th June. There is no change in policy for other gatherings. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200623192237/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-qatar/qatar-to-lift-lockdown-in-four-phase" Qatar,QAT,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,," According to Reuters Qatar will start lifting coronavirus restrictions under a four-phase plan starting on June 15, when some mosques can reopen and flights can depart, government spokeswoman Lulwa Rashed al-Khater saidPriority on flights will be given to holders of residency visas, she said. Everyone entering Qatar will be required to undergo a two-week quarantine in specially designated hotels at their own expense"" Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200623192237/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-qatar/qatar-to-lift-lockdown-in-four-phases-from-june-15-idUSKBN23F2KD" Qatar,QAT,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On/From 01 July, (1) 50% of public and private sector employees are allowed at the workplace as needed, provided that employers meet hygienic requirements, implement precautionary measures, and continue to protect vulnerable employees by allowing them to work remotely; (2) The capacity of private health facilities was increased to 60%; and (3) Restaurants, libraries and museums are allowed to reopen with limited capacity and limited working hours. http://web.archive.org/web/20200703142335/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/top-news/statement-by-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management-regarding-phase-2-of-the-plan-for-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/" Qatar,QAT,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From/On 01 July, (1) Families are allowed to rent boats and yachts in groups not exceeding 10 people; (2) The maximum number of public and private gatherings was reduced from 10 to 5 people following the discovery of numerous cases amongst Qatari nationals due to majlis gatherings and family visits, and amongst white-collar expats due to uncontrolled contact with no precautionary measures; and (3) Sports training in open spaces and large halls are permitted for professional athletes in groups not exceeding 10 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200703142335/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/top-news/statement-by-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management-regarding-phase-2-of-the-plan-for-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/" Qatar,QAT,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"From 1 July, all parks and beaches as well as the corniche can be reopened for people of all ages while continuing to practice social distancing. Play areas remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200703142335/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/top-news/statement-by-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management-regarding-phase-2-of-the-plan-for-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/" Qatar,QAT,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 1 July, Qatar Airways reactivated services to 11 destinations, including three services to the United States of America. http://web.archive.org/web/20200704200724/https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airways-us-resumption/" Qatar,QAT,20200705,C1: School closing,3,1,"Qatar entered phase 2 of lifting restrictions on the 1st of July, no changes in policies of phase 2. Latest update on the 28th of June: https://web.archive.org/web/20200711102953/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/top-news/statement-by-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management-regarding-phase-2-of-the-plan-for-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/ " Qatar,QAT,20200705,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Qatar entered phase 2 of lifting restrictions on the 1st of July, no changes in policies of phase 2. Latest update on the 28th of June: https://web.archive.org/web/20200711102953/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/top-news/statement-by-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management-regarding-phase-2-of-the-plan-for-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/ " Qatar,QAT,20200705,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," Qatar entered phase 2 of lifting restrictions on the 1st of July, no changes in policies of phase 2. Latest update on the 28th of June: https://web.archive.org/web/20200711102953/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/top-news/statement-by-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management-regarding-phase-2-of-the-plan-for-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/ " Qatar,QAT,20200705,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Qatar entered phase 2 of lifting restrictions on the 1st of July, no changes in policies of phase 2. Latest update on the 28th of June: https://web.archive.org/web/20200711102953/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/top-news/statement-by-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management-regarding-phase-2-of-the-plan-for-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/ " Qatar,QAT,20200705,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Qatar entered phase 2 of lifting restrictions on the 1st of July, no changes in policies of phase 2. Latest update on the 28th of June: https://web.archive.org/web/20200711102953/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/top-news/statement-by-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management-regarding-phase-2-of-the-plan-for-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/" Qatar,QAT,20200705,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Qatar entered phase 2 of lifting restrictions on the 1st of July, no changes in policies of phase 2. Latest update on the 28th of June: https://web.archive.org/web/20200711102953/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/top-news/statement-by-the-supreme-committee-for-crisis-management-regarding-phase-2-of-the-plan-for-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/ " Qatar,QAT,20200709,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Qatar, 9th of July: Exclude children below 14 years old from swabbing prior to admission. http://archive.fo/7oqUA" Qatar,QAT,20200709,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Qatar, 9th of July: Excluding diplomats and holders of diplomatic cards issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the ""Ehtraz"" application. http://archive.fo/kt3Iw" Qatar,QAT,20200721,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Qatar on 22 July announced to allow citizens and permanent residency holders to travel outside the country and return at any time, and residents outside the country to return from 1 August. Arrivals from low-risk countries (to be published shortly) are required to take a coronavirus test at the airport and sign a formal pledge to adhere to quarantine at home for a week. The measures come as the third phase of a four-phase plan to lift coronavirus restrictions starts at the beginning of August. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723104356/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-qatar/update-1-qatar-allows-citizens-and-permanent-residents-to-travel-and-return-anytime-idUKL5N2ES781 http://web.archive.org/web/20200723105012/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/2020/07/21/government-communications-office-statement-on-qatars-travel-policy-during-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/" Qatar,QAT,20200724,E1: Income support,2,0,"According to the IMF website, Qatar’s QAR 75 billion package to reduce the effects of COVID-19 was announced on March 16. The program aims at shoring up small businesses and hard-hit sectors (hospitality, tourism, retail, commercial complexes, and logistics), including through six-month exemptions on utilities payments (water, electricity). Logistics areas and small and medium industries are exempt from rent payments for six months. http://web.archive.org/web/20200801202755/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Qatar,QAT,20200724,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to the IMF website, Qatar’s QAR 75 billion package to reduce the effects of COVID-19 was announced on March 16. The program aims at shoring up small businesses and hard-hit sectors (hospitality, tourism, retail, commercial complexes, and logistics), including through six-month exemptions on utilities payments (water, electricity). Logistics areas and small and medium industries are exempt from rent payments for six months. http://web.archive.org/web/20200801202755/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Qatar,QAT,20200724,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the IMF website, starting May 22, 2020 all citizens and residents are required to install the Ehteraz App on their mobile phones before leaving their residence, which will help track COVID-19 transmission chains, help prioritize testing, and provide COVID-related updates. http://web.archive.org/web/20200801202755/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Qatar,QAT,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the COVID-19 Qatar National Response Plan, Qatar enters into the phase 3 on July 28th . the phase three permits the full re-opening of shopping malls. However, Courts Food and restaurants not registered through Qatar Clean program remain closed, except for delivery and pick up. Cinemas are still closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200801154507/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/ENG%20PHASE%20III.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200801194833/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/Controlled%20Phased%20Lifting%20of%20COVID-19%20Restrictions%20in%20Qatar.pdf " Qatar,QAT,20200728,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the COVID-19 Qatar National Response Plan, Qatar enters into the phase 3 on July 28th . the regulation allows limited gatherings of up to 10 people indoors, 30 people outdoors and the restricted mosques opening for Friday prayers at 54 mosques. No specific instructions have been found relating to public events, but given the gathering restrictions, I assume that large public events are still not allowed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200801154507/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/ENG%20PHASE%20III.pdf " Qatar,QAT,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the COVID-19 Qatar National Response Plan, Qatar enters into the phase 3 on July 28th . the regulation allows limited gatherings of up to 10 people indoors, 30 people outdoors. http://web.archive.org/web/20200801154507/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/ENG%20PHASE%20III.pdf " Qatar,QAT,20200728,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Restricted service of buses and metro will be permitted in phase four. http://web.archive.org/web/20200801194833/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/Controlled%20Phased%20Lifting%20of%20COVID-19%20Restrictions%20in%20Qatar.pdf " Qatar,QAT,20200802,C1: School closing,3,1,"Phase III of Qatar's Controlled Phased Lifting of Covid-19 restrictions still in place" Qatar,QAT,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Partial reopening of health clubs, gyms, swimming pools and salons."" Source: https://www.fragomen.com/insights/blog/covid-19-and-reopening-qatar-what-you-should-know" Qatar,QAT,20200814,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Arrivals to the State of Qatar from low-risk countries are required to take a Coronavirus test upon arrival at the airport, and to sign a formal pledge to adhere to quarantine at home for a week."" ""Arrivals from countries that are not included in the list of low-risk countries and in which COVID-19 testing centres have been accredited are required to obtain a virus-free certificate from there no more than 48 hours before travelling."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200807034247/https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/2020/07/21/government-communications-office-statement-on-qatars-travel-policy-during-the-gradual-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions/" Qatar,QAT,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"Public and private schools in Qatar will reopen tomorrow, September 1, introducing a new concept of “blended learning” where students will attend school up to a maximum of 2 days a week and rest of the learning will be done online. With a maximum of 30% of children in school each day,in addition to supporting preventive measures, we are confident that everything is in place to enable children to safely return to schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902131549/https://menafn.com/1100724840/Qatar-More-than-98-of-educational-sector-workers-free-from-Covid-19-Official At Qatar University, face-to-face teaching on campus will start on 1/09/20 for graduate courses. Undergraduate teaching 'will continue to be online except for students enrolled in some specific courses'. https://web.archive.org/web/20201204134738/http://www.qu.edu.qa/coronavirus/educational-process" Qatar,QAT,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Qatar is currently in the third phase of its four-phase reopening plan with hotel facilities, shopping malls, and many of the country’s health clubs and salons now open for business, with precautions in place. Cinemas are allowed to screen movies from today, September 1, onwards with a capacity of 15%. The cinemas have to follow precautionary measures and only people above 18 years are allowed entry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902131747/https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/09/qatar-covid-proofs-its-restaurants-and-malls/" Qatar,QAT,20200901,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Qatar resumed bus and rail services on Tuesday for the first time since March, with reduced capacity and tough restrictions to limit the risk of coronavirus spreading between passengers. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200909161144/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar/coronavirus" Qatar,QAT,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Part two of phase four of Qatar's gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions has begun from September 15, 2020. Gatherings - Gatherings of 15 people indoors and 30 people outdoors - Weddings with a maximum of 40 people indoors and 80 people outdoors - All mosques open to perform daily and Friday prayers Business and leisure - Souks at 75% capacity - 80% of employees allowed in public and private workplaces - Wholesale markets at 50% capacity - Cleaning and hospitality services in workplaces at 30% capacity and resumption of home services - Local exhibitions allowed at 30% capacity - Malls at 50% capacity, with normal hours and children welcome - Food courts in malls at 30% capacity - Restaurants at 30% capacity and playgrounds and leisure centres remain closed - Massage and sauna centres at 30% capacity - Theatres and cinemas at 30% capacity for those 18 and older - Museums and libraries at full capacity - Continuing the suspension of home beauty, barber, massage and fitness training services Transport - Personal boat and yacht rentals at 30% capacity - Metro and Bus at 30% capacity - Driving schools at 50% capacity - Continuing to follow Qatar's travel policy Professional Sports and Personal Fitness - Spectators at 20% capacity indoors and 30% outdoors - Health clubs, gyms and pools at 30% capacity - Continuing the closure of playgrounds and sports equipment in public parks Education and Health - Private healthcare facilities at 100% capacity - Private education and training centres at 50% capacity https://web.archive.org/web/20200917100234/https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/16/09/2020/Part-two-of-phase-four-of-gradual-lifting-of-Covid-19-restrictions-begins" Qatar,QAT,20200918,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in police since Qatar started Part 2 of phase 4 of its gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions on 15 September." Qatar,QAT,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in police since Qatar started Part 2 of phase 4 of its gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions on 15 September." Qatar,QAT,20201013,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Strict quarantine rules (14 days of isolation upon arrival) for incoming travellers from low-risk countries have been extended until December 31st, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030133623/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/13/qatar-extends-quarantine-rules-for-travellers-to-december-31 " Qatar,QAT,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"no change in policy. https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gb/travel-alerts/COVID-19-update.html" Qatar,QAT,20201110,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. Qatar still subject to Phase 4 restrictions as part of the country's phased reopening plan." Qatar,QAT,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Qatar still subject to Phase 4 restrictions as part of the country's phased reopening plan." Qatar,QAT,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. Qatar still subject to Phase 4 restrictions as part of the country's phased reopening plan." Qatar,QAT,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. Qatar still subject to Phase 4 restrictions as part of the country's phased reopening plan." Qatar,QAT,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change. Qatar still subject to Phase 4 restrictions as part of the country's phased reopening plan." Qatar,QAT,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. Qatar still subject to Phase 4 restrictions as part of the country's phased reopening plan." Qatar,QAT,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"'Non-Qatari citizens cannot enter Qatar. Qatari citizens entering Qatar are subject to a two-week week quarantine.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000142/https://qa.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-8/ " Qatar,QAT,20201110,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change. Qatar still subject to Phase 4 restrictions as part of the country's phased reopening plan." Qatar,QAT,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change. Qatar still subject to Phase 4 restrictions as part of the country's phased reopening plan." Qatar,QAT,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"'It is now mandatory to wear a face mask whenever you are outside your home, unless you are alone whilst driving a vehicle or exercising.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000544/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar/coronavirus" Qatar,QAT,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in close coordination with the Ministry of Public Health, decided to implement the blended learning approach for the first semester of the 2020/21 academic year. A combination of online learning and classroom-based lessons will be offered to all stages of education across the public and private schools, preschools and higher education institutions. The blended learning approach aims to mitigate the academic consequences of the school closures and delay of the new academic year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222745/https://www.edu.gov.qa/en/Pages/Corona.aspx" Qatar,QAT,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Continue to with 80% of staff in the workplace. • Consider working in split teams, alternating shifts, or alternating days to comply with capacity and physical distancing guidance. • Allow flexible working hours for vulnerable employees or those who are concerned about being present in office locations for health reasons. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208001332/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/ENG%20PHASE%20IV.pdf" Qatar,QAT,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"There activities in Phase 4 will be allowed for local events only- (for residents of Qatar). International events will be added after further review of COVID-19 transmission rates. The following guidance is applicable for both national and international events.) https://web.archive.org/web/20201208001332/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/ENG%20PHASE%20IV.pdf" Qatar,QAT,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," • Keep 1.5 meters minimum distance between people (9m2 of space per person). • Maintain a maximum of 15 people in doors and 30 people outdoors. • No physical contact is allowed including handshakes, hugging or kissing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208001332/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/ENG%20PHASE%20IV.pdf" Qatar,QAT,20201124,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"estricted stations to open. • Restricted capacity of up to 30% based on calculation of at least 9m2 per person. • 1.5m physical distance between passengers and staff at all times, and in all areas (including transit and waiting areas). If necessary, block seats to ensure this precaution is complied with. • Seats near the driver are to be blocked off for the safety of operators and passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208001332/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/ENG%20PHASE%20IV.pdf" Qatar,QAT,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Vulnerable groups (including those above the age of 60, pregnant women, or those suffering from chronic conditions) are advised to remain at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208001332/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/ENG%20PHASE%20IV.pdf" Qatar,QAT,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"MOPH advises against unnecessary travel at this time because of the risk of contracting Covid-19 while abroad. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208001332/https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/Documents/PDFs/ENG%20PHASE%20IV.pdf" Qatar,QAT,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Currently, entry to the State of Qatar is only permitted to Qatari nationals and residents permit holders. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208005056/https://dohahamadairport.com/covid-19-impact-faqs As a part of the State of Qatar’s gradual lifting of restrictions, resident permit holders currently outside the State of Qatar will be allowed entry into the country by submitting return requests for permits and entry will be subject to strict travel policies and a series of priorities. Effective Sunday, 29 November 2020, residents who are currently in the State of Qatar and wish to travel and return will automatically receive an exceptional entry permit upon departure. " Qatar,QAT,20201124,E1: Income support,2,0,"Employers continue to pay basic salaries and other allowances, such as food and housing, as per their contract in sectors, activities and services whose businesses have not stopped due to the precautionary measures to combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). For the sectors that have followed government instructions to cease services due to the precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), employers and workers can agree that workers take unpaid leave, apply their annual leave, or reduce working hours, as follows: In cases where employers provide food and / or housing directly, they must continue to provide food and housing free of charge to workers. Employers and workers cannot agree to cancel or reduce these benefits. The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour & Social Affairs has launched the Digital Authentication System for Multi-lingual Employment Contract, which aims to offer an integrated digital alternative for authenticating employment contracts in companies. In cases where employers offer food and / or housing allowances, they must continue to provide these allowances, and employers and workers cannot agree to cancel or reduce these allowances. All workers who are isolated or quarantined who are receiving treatment shall receive their basic salary and allowances regardless of whether they are entitled to sick leave or not. Employers may terminate employment contracts, based on the contract concluded between them and in full compliance with the provisions of the Labor Law, while adhering to the notice period and paying all outstanding benefits, including the return ticket. Even in cases where workers’ contracts are terminated, employers are required to provide workers with adequate food and housing free of charge, or equivalent cash allowances, until the workers’ repatriation procedures are secured at the employer's expense. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208010701/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/qatar-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Qatar,QAT,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The General Tax Authority of Qatar issued guidance providing a two-month extension of the due date for filing tax returns for the year ending 31 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208011639/https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/insights/2020/03/tnf-qatar-two-month-extension-tax-return-filing-date-covid-19.html" Qatar,QAT,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Installing Ehteraz app in mobile phones compulsory for all https://web.archive.org/web/20201208010701/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/qatar-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Qatar,QAT,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"On Wednesday, April 22, Qatari authorities announced that face masks are compulsory for employees of select sectors and in some public spaces beginning Sunday, April 26, in efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Those affected include public and private sector employees, clients, those shopping at food and catering stores, and contracting staff. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208013428/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335421/qatar-face-masks-required-for-several-sectors-and-public-spaces-april-22-update-17" Qatar,QAT,20201124,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"The Ministry of Public Health had earlier said that the announcement by Pfizer and BioNtech is very promising and Qatar will receive its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of this year or early next year, if the vaccine gets the necessary regulatory approval. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208013732/https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/17/11/2020/Qatar-has-agreement-with-Moderna-and-Pfizer-for-Covid-19-vaccines-Official" Romania,ROU,20200127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Romania screens incomers from China at airports; https://www.nineoclock.ro/2020/01/27/healthmin-costache-special-access-line-operates-at-international-airports-for-passengers-coming-from-china/" Romania,ROU,20200201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Romania requires 14-day quarantine for arrivals from China; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430204737/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/hotararea-nr-2-din-01-02-2020-a-grupului-de-suport-tehnico-stiintific-privind-gestionarea-bolilor-inalt-contagioase-pe-teritoriul-romaniei; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430204749/https://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/HOT%25C4%2582R%25C3%2582RILE_nr._1_%25C8%2599i_2_ale_Grupului_de_suport_tehnico-%25C8%2599tiintific,_aprobate_prin_Hotararea_nr._1_a_CNSSU_din_data_de_2.02.2020.pdf " Romania,ROU,20200212,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Romania requires quarantine for arrivals from China: https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/quarantaeneraum-wegen-corona-virus-in-bukarest" Romania,ROU,20200225,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Romania requires quarantine for all arrivals from Northern Italy; https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/coronavirus-alarm-quarantaene-fuer-alle-rueckkehrer-aus-norditalien; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430211129/https://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/20-03-11-04-48-19!.pdf " Romania,ROU,20200225,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Starting on 25/02/2020, an online information campaign was launched on the official Government of Romania Facebook page on the ""Prevention and limitation of eventual infection with coronavirus"". New, updated information has since been provided daily on the facebook page (https://web.archive.org/web/20200812130651/https://www.facebook.com/guv.ro) On the 24/02/2020, this campaign was announced: ""The information campaign of the population regarding the infection with COVID-19 will be extended, as well as the individual and collective prevention measures which should be taken and a daily newscast will be drafted regarding the development at international level and possible additional measures taken by the Romanian authorities"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200812130808/https://www.nineoclock.ro/2020/02/24/pm-designate-orban-urges-romanians-to-learn-about-coronavirus-from-official-sources-only/) " Romania,ROU,20200304,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Romania requires quarantine for arrivals from Italy, China and South Korea; https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/isolation-fuer-einreisende-aus-weiteren-gebieten" Romania,ROU,20200307,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/heimkehrenden-rumaenen-droht-isolierung" Romania,ROU,20200308,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government bans gatherings of more than 1000 people, including public events of this nature; https://web.archive.org/web/20200309154009/http://www.ziare.com/stiri/coronavirus/masuri-anti-coronavirus-in-romania-sunt-interzise-activitatile-care-aduna-mai-mult-de-1-000-de-persoane-1600747 " Romania,ROU,20200308,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Government bans gatherings of more than 1000 people, including private events of this nature; https://web.archive.org/web/20200309154009/http://www.ziare.com/stiri/coronavirus/masuri-anti-coronavirus-in-romania-sunt-interzise-activitatile-care-aduna-mai-mult-de-1-000-de-persoane-1600747 " Romania,ROU,20200309,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Decision No 6. by the National Committee for Special Emergency Situations bans international road traffic from and to Italy until 31 March (Art. 4 (1) in the source); https://gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/HOT%C4%82R%C3%82RE_nr._6_din_09.03.2020_privind_aprobarea_unor_m%C4%83suri_suplimentare_de_combatere_a_noului_Coronavirus.pdf (link not archivable); https://web.archive.org/web/20200430212416/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/hotarare-nr-6-din-09-03-2020 " Romania,ROU,20200311,C1: School closing,3,1,"Romania closes schools until March 22: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428032804/https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/covid-19-schulen-und-kindergaerten-schliessen-vorlaeufig-bis-zum-22-maerz" Romania,ROU,20200312,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From Tim Nusser : Labour minister asks private and public companies to switch to home office. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430194719/https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/staatschef-vermeiden-sie-soweit-moeglich-reisen-und-ausgaenge; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430195119/https://www.nineoclock.ro/2020/03/12/protection-measures-for-employees-against-the-covid-19-threat/ " Romania,ROU,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public indoor events with more than 100 attendees banned until March 31; Outdoor events still permitted (note picture caption). https://web.archive.org/web/20200331193501/https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/31-covid-19-faelle-phase-2-des-krisenszenarios-der-behoerden-erreicht" Romania,ROU,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Private indoor events with more than 100 attendees banned until March 31; Outdoor events still permitted (note picture caption). Since this is a partial restriction, still coded as 2G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200331193501/https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/31-covid-19-faelle-phase-2-des-krisenszenarios-der-behoerden-erreicht " Romania,ROU,20200312,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"President Iohannis recommends staying at home in all non-essential cases; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430210420/https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/staatschef-vermeiden-sie-soweit-moeglich-reisen-und-ausgaenge" Romania,ROU,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Romania declares state of emergency, closes schools until April 21 https://web.archive.org/web/20200428032524/https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/schulen-beiben-bis-nach-ostern-geschlossen" Romania,ROU,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government recommends staying at home if at all possible.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430210800/https://adz.ro/inland/artikel-inland/artikel/zahl-der-erkrankungen-an-covid-19-steigt-auf-158 " Romania,ROU,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All flights operated by economic operators to Spain and from Spain to Romania shall be suspended for all airports in Romania for a period of 14 days. The measure applies starting with March 18, 2020, at 18.00, Romanian time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430212945/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/ordonanta-militara-nr-1-din-17-martie-2020" Romania,ROU,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"MILITARY ORDINANCE no. 1 of March 17, 2020 bans any event that involves the participation of over 100 people (including private events, takes effect March 22nd); https://web.archive.org/web/20200426194421/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/ordonanta-militara-nr-1-din-17-martie-2020 " Romania,ROU,20200319,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"""The Bucharest Transport Company (STB), which operates the city’s overground public transport, will reduce the number of vehicles in circulation by 25% beginning Thursday, March 19, Bucharest mayor Gabriela Firea said. The measure comes as there are fewer people using the public transport, the mayor explained. Authorities have urged everyone to limit non-essential travel"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200428025924/https://www.romania-insider.com/reduced-fleet-public-transport-bucharest-march-2020" Romania,ROU,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Romania closes shopping malls and dental clinics, adding to a nationwide shuttering of restaurants and other gathering venues. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428034526/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-romania/romania-imposes-curfew-to-slow-coronavirus-spread-idUSL8N2BE0XD" Romania,ROU,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"MILITARY ORDINANCE no. 2 sets out a long list of recommendations to limit travel to a limited set of circumstances (Art. 4). While not banning intra-regional travel, the recommendations amount to a recommendation to limit such movements. Hence, coded as 1G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426195101/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/ordonanta-militara-nr-2-din-21-03-2020-privind-masuri-de-prevenire-a-raspandirii-covid-19 " Romania,ROU,20200321,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Romania decided to close the borders to foreigners, except residents, relatives of Romanian citizens and expatriate workers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428025206/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-romania/romania-imposes-curfew-to-slow-coronavirus-spread-idUSL8N2BE0XD" Romania,ROU,20200321,E1: Income support,2,0,"A Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO 30/2020) has been published, outlining social protection measures during the state of emergency due to COVID-19. The measures introduced by GEO 30/2020 come into force on 21 March 2020. 'The Labor Code provides that employers can decide unilaterally to suspend individual employment agreements of their employees and place the employees in technical unemployment. The employer is required to ensure from its own funds the payment of a minimum allowance of 75% of the employee’s base salary. However, if the employers meet one of the following criteria, during the state of emergency, the technical unemployment allowance can be supported by the Unemployment Insurance Budget up to the limit of 75% of the average gross salary provided for under the law for the social insurance budget for 2020'. http://web.archive.org/web/20200502180616/https://home.kpmg/ro/en/home/insights/2020/03/social-protection-measures-during-the-state-of-emergency.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200812125709/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Romania,ROU,20200322,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," MILITARY ORDINANCE no. 2 of March 21, 2020 bans gatherings of more than 3 persons who do not live together (takes effect March 22; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426195101/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/ordonanta-militara-nr-2-din-21-03-2020-privind-masuri-de-prevenire-a-raspandirii-covid-19" Romania,ROU,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"MILITARY ORDINANCE no. 2 sets out exceptions, but calls for staying at home in other cases. However, only between 2200-0600 (night time), these are mandatory. Therefore coded as 1G (since vast majority of movement is not at night time); Takes effect March 23; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426195101/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/ordonanta-militara-nr-2-din-21-03-2020-privind-masuri-de-prevenire-a-raspandirii-covid-19" Romania,ROU,20200323,H2: Testing policy,1,,"1. Symptomatic people with a history of international travel; 2. Symptomatic close contacts of confirmed cases; 3. Symptomatic healthcare personnel; 4. Cases of pneumonia without other aetiology, from all age categories and all hospitals; 5. Cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) without other aetiology, from all age categories and all hospitals; 6. Symptomatic institutionalized people; 7. All patients due to undergo a transplant procedure (asymptomatic), and all hematopoietic stem cell donors before donation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608103555/https://www.cnscbt.ro/index.php/1574-algoritm-testare-internare-externare-23-03-2020/file" Romania,ROU,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Individuals are still allowed to go to their work place, there is no general closing: ""The movement of all persons outside the home / household is prohibited, with the following exceptions : a) travel in professional interest, including between home / household and the place of professional activity and back. (...) The measure shall be applied from March 25, 2020, at 12.00."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200428033936/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/ordonanta-militara-nr-3-din-24-03-2020-privind-masuri-de-prevenire-a-raspandirii-covid-19) Here is the English version: https://web.archive.org/web/20200428033712/https://www.mai.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ordinance-3-EN-1.pdf" Romania,ROU,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Military ordinance No. 4 prohibits movement of persons outside the house / household, lists multiple exceptions (takes effect March 25); https://web.archive.org/web/20200426200618/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/ordonanta-militara-nr-3-din-24-03-2020-privind-masuri-de-prevenire-a-raspandirii-covid-19" Romania,ROU,20200327,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"""Measures for social protection and income support introduced by the Romanian government’s Government Emergency Ordinance no. 30/2020 (GEO 30/2020) entered into force on 21 March 2020.1 The measures are focused on supporting individuals and businesses, under certain conditions, experiencing a reduction in their income due to the restrictions imposed by the government in Romania to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19 in the country. In this GMS Flash Alert, we provide a high-level summary of the key measures introduced."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528145707/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/03/flash-alert-2020-123.html" Romania,ROU,20200329,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"A military ordinance published by the Romanian authorities on 29th March capped the tariffs for electricity and thermal energy, natural gas, water supply, sanitation and fuels. Article 8 of this ordinance states 'During the state of emergency period, the prices for electric energy and heating, natural gas, water supply, sanitation and fuel cannot be increased above the level at the issuance date of the present military ordinance; these can only be decreased according to demand and offer.' The measure came into force on the date of publishing (29th March). https://web.archive.org/web/20200502183003/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Romania/Content/Detail/Report/81c1698c-36ab-4bc8-826a-1852cf0f015d https://web.archive.org/web/20200502183050/https://www.mai.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ordinance-4-2020-EN.pdf" Romania,ROU,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Military Ordinance no. 6 from 30.03.2020 puts Adâncata, Salcea, Ipote?ti, Bosanci, Moara, ?cheia, Patrau?i and Mitocu Dragomirnei under quarantine, banning non-essential entry or exit into / from these communities; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426202612/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/ordonanta-militara-nr-6-din-30-03-2020" Romania,ROU,20200330,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"'Romania’s Government adopted on Monday evening, March 30, the emergency ordinance (OUG) that allows bank debtors whose financial situation was directly or indirectly hit by the coronavirus pandemic to reschedule the repayment of their loans and get a grace period of up to nine months.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200502184431/https://www.romania-insider.com/govt-limited-moratorium-bank-loans https://web.archive.org/web/20200502184539/https://www.noerr.com/en/newsroom/news/romania-moratorium-on-loans" Romania,ROU,20200331,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport suspended in Suceava. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426214757/https://www.romania-insider.com/coronavirus-romania-suceava-lockdown-march-2020" Romania,ROU,20200331,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""Authorities had to bring in new staff from university clinics in Iasi to restart the epidemiological investigations, which are meant to trace the people who came into contact with those who contracted the Covid-19 infection. “We have reassembled the teams of the emergency care units and we have requested the testing of all deceased people, even if they had no connection, this is why we have so many Covid-19 positives,” Tataru explained."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200812160219/https://www.romania-insider.com/coronavirus-romania-suceava-lockdown-march-2020" Romania,ROU,20200403,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200428030904/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/ordonanta-militara-nr-8-din-09-04-2020" Romania,ROU,20200403,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Starting on 25/02/2020, an online information campaign was launched on the official Government of Romania Facebook page on the ""Prevention and limitation of eventual infection with coronavirus"". New, updated information has since been provided daily on the facebook page (https://web.archive.org/web/20200812130651/https://www.facebook.com/guv.ro) On the 24/02/2020, this campaign was announced: ""The information campaign of the population regarding the infection with COVID-19 will be extended, as well as the individual and collective prevention measures which should be taken and a daily newscast will be drafted regarding the development at international level and possible additional measures taken by the Romanian authorities"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200812130808/https://www.nineoclock.ro/2020/02/24/pm-designate-orban-urges-romanians-to-learn-about-coronavirus-from-official-sources-only/) " Romania,ROU,20200404,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Military Ordinance no. 7 of 04.04.2020 also adds ?andarei city, Ialomi?a county to list of quarantined regions; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426202802/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/ordonanta-militara-nr-7-din-04-04-2020 " Romania,ROU,20200422,C1: School closing,3,1,"Couldn't find an official announcement regarding extending school closure, but referenced and implied in the following two article: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426220349/https://www.rferl.org/a/covid-19-russian-railways-suspends-routes-over-coronavirus/30538705.html ""The country has been under a state of emergency since March 16, and President Klaus Iohannis announced his intention on April 6 to extend it by one month, while the government decided to postpone local elections that should have been held in early summer."" And https://web.archive.org/web/20200426220912/https://www.esu-online.org/?news=romanian-higher-education-system-during-the-covid-19-outbreak "" April 24, 2020 As all education institutions have suspended their face-to-face activities for over one month now, ANOSR is conducting a study that aims to face the challenges of online teaching and learning processes within HEIs.""" Romania,ROU,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Romanian kindergardens, schools and universities will remain closed until the end of the current school year in June to avoid the risk of further spreading the new coronavirus, and will reopen for the new academic year in September, President Klaus Iohannis said on Monday. Eight- and twelve-grade students - who are facing graduating exams - will be the exception between June 2-12, Iohannis said, while maintaining strict social distancing rules. For the remaining students, classes will continue online, he said."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202133140if_/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-romania/romanian-president-says-schools-to-stay-closed-for-current-academic-year-idUSL2N2CF09A" Romania,ROU,20200428,H2: Testing policy,2,,"1. Symptomatic persons, including medical staff according to the case definition; 2. Symptomatic close contacts of confirmed cases; 3. Asymptomatic patients before the transplant procedure and donors of hematopoietic organs, tissues and stem cells before donation; patients with transplants of hematopoietic organs, tissues and stem cells undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, before each hospitalization during the post-transplant monitoring period - 2 tests at 24-hour intervals; 4. Asymptomatic patients with immunosuppression in the context of the disease or drug-induced hospitalization - 2 tests at 24-hour intervals; 5. Asymptomatic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and / or radiotherapy - twice a month; 6. Asymptomatic cancer patients before surgery or invasive interventions; 7. Symptomatic haemodialysis patients; 8. Asymptomatic haemodialysis patients contacts with a confirmed case, 2 tests at 6-7 days interval between them; during this period they will be dialyzed in separate sessions from the rest of the patients; 9. Symptomatic institutionalized individuals; 10. Asymptomatic pregnant women in quarantine/home isolation or close contact with a confirmed case; 11. Staff of residential centres/long-term care facilities – twice a month; 12. Asymptomatic healthcare personnel who have been in direct contact with a confirmed case, in the 6th or 7th day since the last contact. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608103644/https://www.cnscbt.ro/index.php/1697-definitii-de-caz-si-algoritm-de-testare-pentru-covid-19-actualizare-28-04-2020-1/file" Romania,ROU,20200511,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Starting Monday, 11 May 2020, all working people will also be able to enter public transport in Romania. The mandatory conditions for all passengers are: compliance with the limit of seats, wearing a protective mask, and sanitary gloves. Passengers must also carry the up-to-date service cards or a certificate issued by their employer."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200813093451/https://www.themayor.eu/en/elderly-in-iasi-with-specially-dedicated-public-transport" Romania,ROU,20200515,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""The Romanian government recommends all people to avoid crowded areas, to respect social distancing, and to wash their hands often."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200812124013/https://www.themayor.eu/en/whats-scheduled-to-reopen-today-in-romania" Romania,ROU,20200519,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The Romanian authorities are preparing for a scenario in which schools in the country will remain closed in September when the new school year will start. Courses could thus move online, and the local education system should be digitized by then, education minister Monica Anisie said in TV interviews over the weekend. About 250,000 of the 3 million students enrolled in primary and secondary education in Romania don't have access to technology and can't participate in online courses, the education minister said at Digi24. The Romanian authorities closed all schools and kindergartens in the country on March 11 to stop the spreading of the COVID-19 epidemic. The decision was enforced before the state of emergency was decreed in the country, on March 16. On April 27, president Klaus Iohannis announced that schools would remain closed in Romania until the end of the school year."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528142947/https://www.romania-insider.com/covid-19-romania-schools-online-september" Romania,ROU,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Romania will reopen outdoor cafes and restaurants and allow international road and rail travel from June 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608102012/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-romania/romania-to-further-ease-lockdown-restrictions-from-june-1-idUSKBN23423F" Romania,ROU,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Romanians will be able to travel between cities without restrictions and outdoor events with up to 500 people will be allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608102012/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-romania/romania-to-further-ease-lockdown-restrictions-from-june-1-idUSKBN23423F" Romania,ROU,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Romania will reopen outdoor cafes and restaurants and allow international road and rail travel from June 1, after a two-month lockdown to contain the new coronavirus outbreak, President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday. From Monday, outdoor cafes will open with social distancing guidelines and a maximum of four people per table. Romanians will be able to travel between cities without restrictions and outdoor events with up to 500 people will be allowed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608102012/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-romania/romania-to-further-ease-lockdown-restrictions-from-june-1-idUSKBN23423F" Romania,ROU,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Romanians will be able to travel between cities without restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608102012/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-romania/romania-to-further-ease-lockdown-restrictions-from-june-1-idUSKBN23423F" Romania,ROU,20200602,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Romanian kindergardens, schools and universities will remain closed until the end of the current school year in June to avoid the risk of further spreading the new coronavirus, and will reopen for the new academic year in September, President Klaus Iohannis said on Monday. Eight- and twelve-grade students - who are facing graduating exams - will be the exception between June 2-12, Iohannis said, while maintaining strict social distancing rules. For the remaining students, classes will continue online, he said."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202133140if_/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-romania/romanian-president-says-schools-to-stay-closed-for-current-academic-year-idUSL2N2CF09A" Romania,ROU,20200613,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools reopened for 8th and 12th grades - ""who are facing graduating exams"" - between June 2-12, while maintaining strict social distancing rules. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202133140if_/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-romania/romanian-president-says-schools-to-stay-closed-for-current-academic-year-idUSL2N2CF09A" Romania,ROU,20200615,C1: School closing,2,1,"Romania reopens private schools after June 15th. At the same time, private kindergartens and schools can reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628124245/https://www.romania-insider.com/ro-reopens-malls-private-schools-june-9-2020" Romania,ROU,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In the meantime, a new round of relaxations of COVID-19 restrictions came into effect in Romania from Monday, with the reopening of shopping malls, gambling rooms, outdoor swimming pools and fitness centers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618131100/https://bbj.hu/region/romanian-govt-wants-extension-of-state-of-alert_184595" Romania,ROU,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government asks new arrivals to self-isolate or quarantine in a government center. As of Monday, that no longer applies to travelers arriving from Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Croatia, Switzerland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia and Hungary. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618130857/https://www.mai.gov.ro/lista-tarilor-din-care-cetatenii-care-sosesc-in-romania-nu-vor-fi-obligati-sa-intre-in-izolare-a-fost-aprobata-de-comitetul-national-pentru-situatii-de-urgenta/" Romania,ROU,20200617,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Romanian Government’s decision no. 476 of June 16 extended the state of alert in Romania by 30 days starting June 17. The state of alert establishes the following: - Mandatory wearing of “protection masks” in closed public spaces, stores, public transportation, and at the workplace; - Resumption of routine health care by appointment and opening of dental offices; - Opening of hotels, small commercial centers, groceries, cleaners, opticians, stores with direct access to the outside, shopping malls, fitness clubs and outdoor swimming pools; - Opening of parks (but not playgrounds); - Private indoor events or no more than 20 people and outdoor events of no more than 50 people. - The Government of Romania defined “close contact” with COVID-19 infected individuals to facilitate epidemiological investigations. The purpose of defining close contact to identify individuals designated for 14-day self-isolation following close contact with a COVID-19 confirmed infection. During the period of self-isolation, “close contact” individuals will be tested at the beginning and end of the two week period. The epidemiological investigation should not lead to the supervised isolation of other individuals not meeting “close contact” criteria. This includes: Persons living in the same household as a confirmed COVID-19 patient. Persons with direct physical contact with confirmed patients. Persons with unprotected direct contact (i.e. coughing) Persons in the same room (i.e. students) with a confirmed patient for a minimum of 15 minutes at a distance less than 2 meters. Medical personnel providing direct care to confirmed patients without proper protective equipment. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717141723/https://ro.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Romania,ROU,20200617,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Romanian Government’s decision no. 476 of June 16 extended the state of alert in Romania by 30 days starting June 17. The state of alert establishes the following: - Mandatory wearing of “protection masks” in closed public spaces, stores, public transportation, and at the workplace; - Resumption of routine health care by appointment and opening of dental offices; - Opening of hotels, small commercial centers, groceries, cleaners, opticians, stores with direct access to the outside, shopping malls, fitness clubs and outdoor swimming pools; - Opening of parks (but not playgrounds); - Private indoor events or no more than 20 people and outdoor events of no more than 50 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717141723/https://ro.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Romania,ROU,20200617,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The Romanian Government’s decision no. 476 of June 16 extended the state of alert in Romania by 30 days starting June 17. The state of alert establishes the following: - Mandatory wearing of “protection masks” in closed public spaces, stores, public transportation, and at the workplace; - Resumption of routine health care by appointment and opening of dental offices; - Opening of hotels, small commercial centers, groceries, cleaners, opticians, stores with direct access to the outside, shopping malls, fitness clubs and outdoor swimming pools; - Opening of parks (but not playgrounds); - Private indoor events or no more than 20 people and outdoor events of no more than 50 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717141723/https://ro.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Romania,ROU,20200617,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Romanian Government’s decision no. 476 of June 16 extended the state of alert in Romania by 30 days starting June 17. The state of alert establishes the following: - Mandatory wearing of “protection masks” in closed public spaces, stores, public transportation, and at the workplace; - Resumption of routine health care by appointment and opening of dental offices; - Opening of hotels, small commercial centers, groceries, cleaners, opticians, stores with direct access to the outside, shopping malls, fitness clubs and outdoor swimming pools; - Opening of parks (but not playgrounds); - Private indoor events or no more than 20 people and outdoor events of no more than 50 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717141723/https://ro.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Romania,ROU,20200622,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Government has eased commercial flight and travel restrictions to 22 countries with documented COVID-19 case reduction as of June 22, as determined by the National Institute of Public Health: Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717141723/https://ro.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Romania,ROU,20200706,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On July 6 the Government of Romania approved a revised framework for travel-related isolation and quarantine requirements. Travelers arriving from EEA countries with per capita case growth equal to or less than Romania’s will be exempt from 14 days of isolation. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717141723/https://ro.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Romania,ROU,20200707,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 7 July, the Romanian Government released an updated list of countries whose citizens do not have to quarantine for 14 days. Countries with high levels of infection not included on the list remain subject to quarantine. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/entry-requirements" Romania,ROU,20200708,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Press statements by Prime Minister Ludovic Orban: Dear Romanians, I felt it is my obligation to make today this statement. Today we registered the largest single-day COVID-19 caseload - 555 Romanians who were declared positive after being diagnosed. Over the last four weeks, we registered an increase in the number of cases from week to week. Unlike other countries, in Romania, the Government I am leading, had an approach of the gradual relaxation measures, with restrictions lifting phases, relaxation measures phases, once with opening the activities that have been under restriction in various phases, following increased interaction between people, we witnessed an increase in the number of cases from week to week. I conclude by conveying a message to every Romanian: The virus does not forgive anyone, nor does it forgive those who do not believe in the existence of the virus. If someone overlooks the rules, neglects and exposes himself to illness, when he becomes ill he not only endangers himself, he also endangers his loved ones, family members, relatives, colleagues, and friends. When you get sick you risk getting your loved ones sick as you may transmit the virus to those you are most often in close contact with. If you don't care about your health and you don't believe in this virus or you think this virus is not dangerous, please care about your brother, your mother, your father, your child, your friends, your colleagues. Only together, in solidarity and respecting simple rules, established by specialists, those who know very well how to fight against this virus, only together can we bring things back to normal and fight the epidemic effectively. I am confident that every Romanian will understand this watershed moment and will understand that success in the fight against the epidemic will solely depend on responsible and correct behaviour towards fellow citizens. Thank you! Link: http://archive.vn/S8uM1" Romania,ROU,20200709,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Romania reopens private schools after June 15th. At the same time, private kindergartens and schools can reopen."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628124245/https://www.romania-insider.com/ro-reopens-malls-private-schools-june-9-2020 The government has announced school closures until the end of the academic year. Classes are taking place online. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812121340/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Romania,ROU,20200709,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily newsletters published by the Ministry of Health with updates on the Coronavirus situation. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200717150117/http://www.ms.ro/2020/07/17/buletin-informati-17-07-2020/" Romania,ROU,20200721,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""The TELVERDE number is a telephone line strictly allocated for informing citizens and is valid for national calls, from Monday to Friday, between 08.00 and 20.00. Also, Romanians abroad can request information about preventing and combating the virus at the line specially dedicated to them, +4021.320.20.20."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730215640/http://www.ms.ro/2020/07/21/buletin-informativ-21-07-2020/" Romania,ROU,20200729,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Romania’s government plans to introduce new measures to help try to contain a spike in coronavirus cases, including shortening working hours for outdoor pubs and restaurants and making the wearing of protective masks outside mandatory, officials said. A government emergency committee said late on Tuesday it would ask authorities to approve closing down outdoors bars by 2300 local time and making protective masks mandatory outside at certain times and locations where places could be crowded. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809093659/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-romania/romania-set-to-make-protective-masks-mandatory-outdoors-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-idUKKCN24U0KZ" Romania,ROU,20200827,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Emergency Situations Committee, led by prime minister Ludovic Orban, announced that wearing a mask has become compulsory in crowded outdoor public venues. See article, archived: /web/20200907212432/https://www.romania-insider.com/masks-compulsory-oudoors-csu-jul-2020" Romania,ROU,20200903,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"'The number of non-related people allowed to form a group in public has increased to 6 (previously 3). The maximum number of people allowed to take part in a private event has been raised to 20 for indoor events, and 50 for outdoor events' https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/coronavirus" Romania,ROU,20200903,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"''While not directly COVID-19 related, a portion of the new pension law increase was implemented in September, raising pension spending on average by 14 percent.' This development goes some way towards the alleviation of financial pressures facing Romanian citizens. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Romania,ROU,20200914,C1: School closing,2,0,"""Romanian schools began reopening on 14 September with most students attending in person. Exceptions exist in towns/districts with high levels of community transmission (currently around 50) in which case classes will continue online."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200928154153/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-romania/romanian-schools-to-reopen-sept-14-on-case-by-case-basis-idINL8N2F779I" Romania,ROU,20200930,E1: Income support,2,0,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201008231632/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/romania-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " Romania,ROU,20201007,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On the 6th October, Romanian authorities announced they will close theatres, cinemas and indoor restaurants in the capital Bucharest and several other cities from Wednesday 7th October to try to stem an increase in coronavirus infections. The restrictions will remain in place until the number of infections in the affected areas drops to 1.5 per 1,000 people over 14 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20201008225452if_/https://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKL8N2GX5JZ " Romania,ROU,20201009,C1: School closing,2,0,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201019130637/https://stirioficiale.ro/hotarari/hotarare-nr-856-din-14-octombrie-2020" Romania,ROU,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""The government will close theatres, cinemas, indoor restaurants, bars and gaming halls in Bucharest from Wednesday, with similar measures in other cities. Travellers from 49 high-risk countries must self-isolate for 10-14 days upon arrival."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201019131528/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-romania-idUSL8N2GY497" Romania,ROU,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,""" The maximum number of people allowed to take part in a private event has been raised to 50 for indoor events, and 100 for outdoor events."" ""http://web.archive.org/web/20201019131730/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/coronavirus""" Romania,ROU,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The maximum number of people allowed to take part in a private event has been raised to 50 for indoor events, and 100 for outdoor events."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201019131730/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/coronavirus" Romania,ROU,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019131730/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/coronavirus" Romania,ROU,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Romanian MoH does not list stay-at-home requirements as recommended: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019133125/http://www.ms.ro/recomandari-privind-conduita-sociala-responsabila-in-prevenirea-raspandirii-coronavirus-covid-19/" Romania,ROU,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Free movement within Romania is allowed, without a permit requirement"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201019131730/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/coronavirus" Romania,ROU,20201009,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""On 5 October 2020, the Romanian Government issued an updated list of countries for which COVID-19 travel restrictions are in place. From midnight on 7 October 2020, travellers arriving into Romania from the UK must quarantine for 14 days on arrival. If however, after 8 days of quarantine, you present no specific COVID-19 symptoms and take a COVID-19 test which returns a negative result, you may leave quarantine after 10 days. Travellers planning to stay in Romania for 3 days or less are exempt from quarantine, as long as they provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 48 hours before entering the country."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201019133449/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/entry-requirements ""Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? No, unless they meet one of the exceptions for entry listed in the Government Decision of August 16. U.S. citizens are not permitted to enter Romania unless they meet one of the specified exceptions. U.S. citizens wishing to know if they meet an exception for entry may consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website here or the Ministry of Interior’s website here (Romanian language only). They are also advised to contact the Romanian Embassy in their country of origin or the Romanian Border Police prior to departure. The Government of Romania also implemented non-European Economic Area (EEA) travel requirements reflecting the Council of the European Union’s (EU’s) June 30th recommendations, which prohibit non-essential EU travel for U.S. residents. Travelers may consult the European Commission’s webpage called “Re-open EU” for more information regarding travel restrictions throughout Europe."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201019133540/https://ro.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Romania,ROU,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""You are required to carry a face mask in all indoor spaces, including public transport and taxis. Drivers are also required to comply with this requirement."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201019131730/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/coronavirus" Romania,ROU,20201020,C1: School closing,3,0,"""Bucharest closed its schools on Tuesday, switching to online learning for at least the next two weeks after the city recorded more than three cases of coronavirus per 1,000 residents over the previous two weeks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140108/https://www.euronews.com/2020/10/20/coronavirus-bucharest-schools-close-as-covid-19-surges-in-romania-s-capital" Romania,ROU,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Bucharest closed its schools on Tuesday, switching to online learning for at least the next two weeks after the city recorded more than three cases of coronavirus per 1,000 residents over the previous two weeks. That was the red line officials had given for imposing stricter measures, including closing all schools, indoor restaurants, cafes, theatres and cinemas for two weeks, and mandatory mask-wearing in all public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140108/https://www.euronews.com/2020/10/20/coronavirus-bucharest-schools-close-as-covid-19-surges-in-romania-s-capital" Romania,ROU,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Public events in Bucharest have been suspended. ""From 20 October, the following measures will be in force in Bucharest, for 14 days: Wearing a face mask is mandatory in all public spaces. Cinemas, theatres, other event venues and gambling venues are closed. Restaurants and cafes cannot operate an indoor service. The only exception is hotels, who are able to serve customers with accommodation booked. All schools will move to online teaching only."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140401/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/coronavirus" Romania,ROU,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The number of non-related people allowed to form a group in public is six. The maximum number of people allowed to take part in a private event is 50 for indoor events, and 100 for outdoor events."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140401/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/coronavirus" Romania,ROU,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140401/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/coronavirus" Romania,ROU,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""[Q:] Do people over the age of 65 have any restrictions on leaving the house or any time slot they have to follow? [A:] CNSSU decision no. 24 regarding the declaration of the state of alert does not restrict the movement of persons over 65 years of age. They can leave home at any time they wish. However, the recommendation to limit travel as much as possible and to avoid crowded places, especially for people in vulnerable categories, in order to reduce the risk of infection with the new Coronavirus, remains valid."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142454/https://cetrebuiesafac.ro/ " Romania,ROU,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140401/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/romania/coronavirus" Romania,ROU,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,""" Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? No, unless they meet one of the exceptions for entry listed in the Government Decision of August 16. U.S. citizens are not permitted to enter Romania unless they meet one of the specified exceptions. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142947/https://ro.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Romania,ROU,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"""Bucharest closed its schools on Tuesday, switching to online learning for at least the next two weeks after the city recorded more than three cases of coronavirus per 1,000 residents over the previous two weeks. That was the red line officials had given for imposing stricter measures, including closing all schools, indoor restaurants, cafes, theatres and cinemas for two weeks, and mandatory mask-wearing in all public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022140108/https://www.euronews.com/2020/10/20/coronavirus-bucharest-schools-close-as-covid-19-surges-in-romania-s-capital " Romania,ROU,20201023,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Ministry of Education and Research announced on 22nd of October that 2401 education units are listed to work in red scenario (Scenario 3), involving the participation only in online activities. 4891 education units are listed in Scenario 2, meaning partial return (by rotation) in compliance with all rules of protection and 10364 in Scenario 1 (daily participation in compliance with all health protection rules). According to the Order of the Minister of Education and Research and the Minister of Health 5487/1494/01.09.2020, one of the three operating scenarios is the cumulative incidence rate, respectively the total number of new cases in the last 14 days compared to 1000 inhabitants. Links: https://archive.fo/EUjeg and https://archive.fo/qi24y" Romania,ROU,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Starting with 20th of October, the Bucharest City Committee for Emergency Situations announced that all activities carried out indoors in restaurants, coffee-shops, cinemas, theaters and gambling halls will be closed for at least 14 days, as disease rate of the city was over 3. Also, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection recommended on 10th of March measures to make labor relations more flexible (establishing individualized work programs, temporary modification of the workplace at the employee’s domicile, carrying out the activity through telework). Link: https://archive.fo/mfaPX and https://archive.fo/YIB63 " Romania,ROU,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Starting with 20th of October, the Bucharest City Committee for Emergency Situations announced that all activities carried out indoors in restaurants, coffee-shops, cinemas, theaters and gambling halls will be closed for at least 14 days, as disease rate of the city was over 3. Link: https://archive.fo/mfaPX " Romania,ROU,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the Government’s order 856/14.10.2020, public meetings, rallies, and demonstrations with no more than 100 participants are allowed in compliance with all rules of protection. Link: https://archive.fo/NUj4k " Romania,ROU,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"During the alert state, the protective mask shall be worn in any enclosed public space, public transport and at work, according to Order MS-MAI 874/81/2020. Link: https://archive.fo/cUlEp " Romania,ROU,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Link: https://archive.fo/cUlEp" Romania,ROU,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no traffic restrictions between localities except for quarantined areas. Link: https://archive.fo/9KkOQ " Romania,ROU,20201023,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Conditions of ban arrivals from different regions are defined in the Government Decision since 16th of August 2020. Also, there are screening procedures implemented at the “Henri Coanda” International Airport (three thermal scanners and a joint action plan with the Border Police and the Public Health Directorate to collect questionnaires from travelers arriving in the country and to distribute information about local measures and restrictions). Link: https://archive.fo/lx6tV and https://archive.fo/9KkOQ " Romania,ROU,20201023,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measures introduced by GEO 30/2020 include: 1. The criteria for sending employees into technical unemployment and minimum income ensured for freelancers working in industries where activity is reduced or interrupted due to the pandemic. 2. The conditions for granting free paid days to parents, to supervise their children during the temporary closure of educational establishments. 3. The online submission of the documentation needed to gain access to social benefits. 4. The measures for ensuring continuity in the granting of return to work incentives and childcare allowance, as well as for facilitating access to medical leave and medical leave indemnities for quarantined persons. Link: https://archive.fo/FtT0q " Romania,ROU,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to Emergency Ordinance 69/14.05.2020, the authorities have adopted fiscal measures to help taxpayers overcome the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (granting bonuses, extension of the deadline for submitting the Single Declaration, tax facilities for incentives and bonuses granted by the employer from the salary fund for the period of emergency to employees whose activity involves risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2, bonuses regarding the annual building tax and the monthly building tax, cancellation of ancillary payment obligations. Also, GEO 30/2020 refers to the measures for ensuring continuity in the granting of return to work incentives and childcare allowance, as well as for facilitating access to medical leave and medical leave indemnities for quarantined persons. Link: https://archive.fo/OJIQT and https://archive.fo/FtT0q." Romania,ROU,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published “Recommendations on responsible social behavior in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)” and “Recommended measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”. Links: https://archive.fo/cUlEp and https://archive.fo/klswT " Romania,ROU,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Ministry of Health, the units that are accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform the diagnosis by RT-PCR have the obligation to provide priority diagnosis for patients in health facilities, suspects in epidemiological investigations, and people at risk, according to the methodology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases. Link: https://archive.fo/6K5UM " Romania,ROU,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"An official document regarding contact tracing and testing of contacts of COVID-19 confirmed patient was released by National Center for Surveillance and Control of Transmissible Diseases on 23rd of July 2020. Link: https://archive.fo/thRdi " Romania,ROU,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"The Minister of Health, Nelu Tataru, announced on 22nd of May the obligation to wear a protective mask, epidemiological triage and mandatory hand disinfection to prevent contamination with SARS CoV-2 virus during the alert state. According to the Government Decision 394/2020, from 15th of October 2020, the alert status will be extended by 30 days. Moreover, starting with 20th of October, the Bucharest City Committee for Emergency Situations announced that the protective mask must be worn both indoors and outdoors, as disease rate was over 3. Link: https://archive.fo/gZHhT, https://archive.fo/Edc8p and https://archive.fo/mfaPX " Romania,ROU,20201026,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Ministry of Education and Research announced on 26th of October that 3014 education units are listed to work in red scenario (Scenario 3), involving the participation only in online activities. 4894 education units are listed in Scenario 2, meaning partial return (by rotation) in compliance with all rules of protection and 9784 in Scenario 1 (daily participation in compliance with all health protection rules). According to the Order of the Minister of Education and Research and the Minister of Health 5487/1494/01.09.2020, one of the three operating scenarios is the cumulative incidence rate, respectively the total number of new cases in the last 14 days compared to 1000 inhabitants. Links: and https://archive.fo/qi24y " Romania,ROU,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Starting with 20th of October, the Bucharest City Committee for Emergency Situations announced that all activities carried out indoors in restaurants, coffee-shops, cinemas, theaters and gambling halls will be closed for at least 14 days, as disease rate of the city was over 3. Also, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection recommended on 10th of March measures to make labor relations more flexible (establishing individualized work programs, temporary modification of the workplace at the employee’s domicile, carrying out the activity through telework). Link: https://archive.fo/mfaPX and https://archive.fo/YIB63 " Romania,ROU,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The Secretary of State, Raed Arafat, announced on 28th of October that the mask is mandatory in open spaces and closure of cinemas for 368 localities, where the rate of 3 per thousand has been exceeded. Also, starting with 20th of October, the Bucharest City Committee for Emergency Situations announced that all activities carried out indoors in restaurants, coffee-shops, cinemas, theaters and gambling halls will be closed for at least 14 days, as disease rate of the city was over 3. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/h8Sae and https://archive.fo/mfaPX " Romania,ROU,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the Government’s order 856/14.10.2020, public meetings, rallies, and demonstrations with no more than 100 participants are allowed in compliance with all rules of protection. Link: https://archive.fo/NUj4k " Romania,ROU,20201026,C5: Close public transport,0,,"During the alert state, the protective mask shall be worn in any enclosed public space, public transport and at work, according to Order MS-MAI 874/81/2020. Link: https://archive.fo/cUlEp " Romania,ROU,20201026,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Link: https://archive.fo/cUlEp" Romania,ROU,20201026,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no traffic restrictions between localities except for quarantined areas. Link: https://archive.fo/9KkOQ " Romania,ROU,20201026,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 26th of October, The National Committee for Emergency Situations published Decision no.50 regarding the approval of the list of countries/areas of epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on persons arriving in Romania from them. Also, there are screening procedures implemented at the “Henri Coanda” International Airport (three thermal scanners and a joint action plan with the Border Police and the Public Health Directorate to collect questionnaires from travelers arriving in the country and to distribute information about local measures and restrictions). Link: https://archive.fo/QHwSB and https://archive.fo/9KkOQ " Romania,ROU,20201026,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measures introduced by GEO 30/2020 include: 1. The criteria for sending employees into technical unemployment and minimum income ensured for freelancers working in industries where activity is reduced or interrupted due to the pandemic. 2. The conditions for granting free paid days to parents, to supervise their children during the temporary closure of educational establishments. 3. The online submission of the documentation needed to gain access to social benefits. 4. The measures for ensuring continuity in the granting of return to work incentives and childcare allowance, as well as for facilitating access to medical leave and medical leave indemnities for quarantined persons. Link: https://archive.fo/FtT0q " Romania,ROU,20201026,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 22nd of October, the government approved the application of the simplified alternative procedure for granting payment rescheduling for a maximum of 12 months. Beneficiaries of the simplified staggering facility are all taxpayers. According to Emergency Ordinance 69/14.05.2020, the authorities have adopted fiscal measures to help taxpayers overcome the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (granting bonuses, extension of the deadline for submitting the Single Declaration, tax facilities for incentives and bonuses granted by the employer from the salary fund for the period of emergency to employees whose activity involves risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2, bonuses regarding the annual building tax and the monthly building tax, cancellation of ancillary payment obligations. Link: https://archive.fo/OJIQT and https://archive.fo/hVM21. " Romania,ROU,20201026,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published “Recommendations on responsible social behavior in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)” and “Recommended measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”. On 29th of October, The Government of Romania announced the List of infection diseases for which the isolation of persons is established at their home. The same document establishes the basic health units in which sick people can be treated with diseases provided in the list of infectious diseases. Links: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://archive.fo/klswT and https://archive.fo/Vi0vG " Romania,ROU,20201026,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Ministry of Health, the units that are accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform the diagnosis by RT-PCR have the obligation to provide priority diagnosis for patients in health facilities, suspects in epidemiological investigations, and people at risk, according to the methodology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases. Link: https://archive.fo/6K5UM " Romania,ROU,20201026,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"An official document regarding contact tracing and testing of contacts of COVID-19 confirmed patient was released by National Center for Surveillance and Control of Transmissible Diseases on 23rd of July 2020. On 28th of October, the Ministry of Health published updated the flow of information used in reporting SARS CoV-2 virus infection data. According to this document, the Directorates of Public Health (DSP) have the obligation to identify and confirm, following the epidemiological investigation, direct contacts of each person tested positive. Link: https://archive.fo/thRdi and https://archive.fo/FUhtr " Romania,ROU,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"The Minister of Health, Nelu Tataru, announced on 22nd of May the obligation to wear a protective mask, epidemiological triage and mandatory hand disinfection to prevent contamination with SARS CoV-2 virus during the alert state. According to the Government Decision 394/2020, from 15th of October 2020, the alert state will be extended by 30 days. Moreover, starting with 20th of October, the Bucharest City Committee for Emergency Situations announced that the protective mask must be worn both indoors and outdoors, as disease rate was over 3. Link: https://archive.fo/gZHhT, https://archive.fo/Edc8p and https://archive.fo/mfaPX " Romania,ROU,20201028,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published “Recommendations on responsible social behavior in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)” and “Recommended measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”. On 29th of October, The Government of Romania announced the List of infection diseases for which the isolation of persons is established at their home. The same document establishes the basic health units in which sick people can be treated with diseases provided in the list of infectious diseases. Links: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://archive.fo/klswT and https://archive.fo/Vi0vG " Romania,ROU,20201028,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Ministry of Health, the units that are accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform the diagnosis by RT-PCR have the obligation to provide priority diagnosis for patients in health facilities, suspects in epidemiological investigations, and people at risk, according to the methodology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases. Link: https://archive.fo/6K5UM " Romania,ROU,20201028,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"An official document regarding contact tracing and testing of contacts of COVID-19 confirmed patient was released by National Center for Surveillance and Control of Transmissible Diseases on 23rd of July 2020. On 28th of October, the Ministry of Health published updated the flow of information used in reporting SARS CoV-2 virus infection data. According to this document, the Directorates of Public Health (DSP) have the obligation to identify and confirm, following the epidemiological investigation, direct contacts of each person tested positive. Link: https://archive.fo/thRdi and https://archive.fo/FUhtr " Romania,ROU,20201028,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"The Secretary of State, Raed Arafat, announced on 28th of October that the mask is mandatory in open spaces for 368 localities, where the rate of 3 per thousand has been exceeded. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/h8Sae " Romania,ROU,20201030,C1: School closing,3,0,"The Ministry of Education and Research announced on 30th of October that 3065 education units are listed to work in red scenario (Scenario 3), involving the participation only in online activities. 4938 education units are listed in Scenario 2, meaning partial return (by rotation) in compliance with all rules of protection and 9113 in Scenario 1 (daily participation in compliance with all health protection rules). According to the Order of the Minister of Education and Research and the Minister of Health 5487/1494/01.09.2020, one of the three operating scenarios is the cumulative incidence rate, respectively the total number of new cases in the last 14 days compared to 1000 inhabitants. Links: https://archive.fo/qi24y and https://archive.fo/qi24y " Romania,ROU,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Starting with 20th of October, the Bucharest City Committee for Emergency Situations announced that all activities carried out indoors in restaurants, coffee-shops, cinemas, theaters and gambling halls will be closed for at least 14 days, as disease rate of the city was over 3. Also, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection recommended on 10th of March measures to make labor relations more flexible (establishing individualized work programs, temporary modification of the workplace at the employee’s domicile, carrying out the activity through telework). Link: https://archive.fo/mfaPX and https://archive.fo/YIB63 " Romania,ROU,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The Secretary of State, Raed Arafat, announced on 28th of October that the mask is mandatory in open spaces and closure of cinemas for 368 localities, where the rate of 3 per thousand has been exceeded. Also, starting with 20th of October, the Bucharest City Committee for Emergency Situations announced that all activities carried out indoors in restaurants, coffee-shops, cinemas, theaters and gambling halls will be closed for at least 14 days, as disease rate of the city was over 3. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/h8Sae and https://archive.fo/mfaPX " Romania,ROU,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the Government’s order 856/14.10.2020, public meetings, rallies, and demonstrations with no more than 100 participants are allowed in compliance with all rules of protection. Link: https://archive.fo/NUj4k " Romania,ROU,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"During the alert state, the protective mask shall be worn in any enclosed public space, public transport and at work, according to Order MS-MAI 874/81/2020. Link: https://archive.fo/cUlEp " Romania,ROU,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Link: https://archive.fo/cUlEp" Romania,ROU,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no traffic restrictions between localities except for quarantined areas. Link: https://archive.fo/9KkOQ " Romania,ROU,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 26th of October, The National Committee for Emergency Situations published Decision no.50 regarding the approval of the list of countries/areas of epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on persons arriving in Romania from them. Also, there are screening procedures implemented at the “Henri Coanda” International Airport (three thermal scanners and a joint action plan with the Border Police and the Public Health Directorate to collect questionnaires from travelers arriving in the country and to distribute information about local measures and restrictions). Link: https://archive.fo/QHwSB and https://archive.fo/9KkOQ " Romania,ROU,20201030,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measures introduced by GEO 30/2020 include: 1. The criteria for sending employees into technical unemployment and minimum income ensured for freelancers working in industries where activity is reduced or interrupted due to the pandemic. 2. The conditions for granting free paid days to parents, to supervise their children during the temporary closure of educational establishments. 3. The online submission of the documentation needed to gain access to social benefits. 4. The measures for ensuring continuity in the granting of return to work incentives and childcare allowance, as well as for facilitating access to medical leave and medical leave indemnities for quarantined persons. Link: https://archive.fo/FtT0q " Romania,ROU,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 22nd of October, the government approved the application of the simplified alternative procedure for granting payment rescheduling for a maximum of 12 months. Beneficiaries of the simplified staggering facility are all taxpayers. According to Emergency Ordinance 69/14.05.2020, the authorities have adopted fiscal measures to help taxpayers overcome the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (granting bonuses, extension of the deadline for submitting the Single Declaration, tax facilities for incentives and bonuses granted by the employer from the salary fund for the period of emergency to employees whose activity involves risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2, bonuses regarding the annual building tax and the monthly building tax, cancellation of ancillary payment obligations. Link: https://archive.fo/OJIQT and https://archive.fo/hVM21. " Romania,ROU,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published “Recommendations on responsible social behavior in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)” and “Recommended measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”. On 29th of October, The Government of Romania announced the List of infection diseases for which the isolation of persons is established at their home. The same document establishes the basic health units in which sick people can be treated with diseases provided in the list of infectious diseases. Links: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://archive.fo/klswT and https://archive.fo/Vi0vG " Romania,ROU,20201030,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Ministry of Health, the units that are accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform the diagnosis by RT-PCR have the obligation to provide priority diagnosis for patients in health facilities, suspects in epidemiological investigations, and people at risk, according to the methodology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases. Link: https://archive.fo/6K5UM " Romania,ROU,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"An official document regarding contact tracing and testing of contacts of COVID-19 confirmed patient was released by National Center for Surveillance and Control of Transmissible Diseases on 23rd of July 2020. On 28th of October, the Ministry of Health published updated the flow of information used in reporting SARS CoV-2 virus infection data. According to this document, the Directorates of Public Health (DSP) have the obligation to identify and confirm, following the epidemiological investigation, direct contacts of each person tested positive. Link: https://archive.fo/thRdi and https://archive.fo/FUhtr " Romania,ROU,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"The Secretary of State, Raed Arafat, announced on 28th of October that the mask is mandatory in open spaces for 368 localities, where the rate of 3 per thousand has been exceeded. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/h8Sae " Romania,ROU,20201109,C1: School closing,3,1,"""According to the ministerial order 5972/8.11.20, starting on 9.11.20, the teaching activities that require the physical presence of preschoolers and students in preschool, primary, secondary, high school and post-secondary education units are suspended for a period of 30 days. The teaching activities will be carried out online, according to the Framework Methodology on conducting teaching activities through technology and the Internet, as well as for the processing of personal data, approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Research 5545/2020."" Source: https://archive.fo/7GMr0" Romania,ROU,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurant are required to close at 10 PM nationwide. Restaurant and hotels are subject to periodic ongoing health inspection. Only six people are allowed at one table in restaurants. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ and https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Romania,ROU,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Sports and cultural events are limited to 200 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ and https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Romania,ROU,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Social events such as weddings and funerals are limited to 10 guests. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw" Romania,ROU,20201109,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"The Government of Georgia announced that between 10 PM and 5 AM, public and private transportation is not permitted. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Romania,ROU,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"The Government of Georgia imposed movement restrictions in major cities between 10 PM and 5 AM. During the restricted time, public and private transportation (including walking) is not permitted, unless it is for an essential need. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Romania,ROU,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel, but effective November 9, the Government of Georgia imposed movement restrictions in major cities between the hours of 10 PM and 5 AM. Link: https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Romania,ROU,20201109,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With a few exceptions, Georgia remains closed to foreign travelers. The entry ban for foreign citizens applies to air, land, and sea borders, including foreign citizens who are legal residents of Georgia, or have been living and working in Georgia, or own property or business. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/ and https://archive.fo/kYCaw " Romania,ROU,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Multiple documents were published to prevent spread of Coronavirus through “stopcov.ge”, the official Georgian government’s website: “Recommendations on Personal Hygiene”, “Simple recommendations to protect yourself from COVID-19”, “Rules for Self-Isolation” and “Special Guidance for Risk Groups”. Links: https://archive.fo/Lq3cv and https://archive.fo/wip/WpeX6 " Romania,ROU,20201109,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of testing policy. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Romania,ROU,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Fourth Revision of Report of the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health published the details of contract tracing. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Sm4IX and https://archive.fo/wip/WGczm " Romania,ROU,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Face masks must be worn in all enclosed public spaces, including taxis and public transportation. Violators of face musk rules are subject to a 20 GEL (about 6 USD) fine. There are some exceptions for children under 6, people with disabilities, or who have health problems that prevent them from wearing a face covering. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106191444/https://ge.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-on-georgia/" Romania,ROU,20201116,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the ministerial order 5972/8.11.20, starting with 9.11.20, the teaching activities that require the physical presence of preschoolers and students in preschool, primary, secondary, high school and post-secondary education units are suspended for a period of 30 days. The teaching activities will be carried out online, according to the Framework Methodology on conducting teaching activities through technology and the Internet, as well as for the processing of personal data, approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Research 5545/2020. Links: https://archive.fo/7GMr0 " Romania,ROU,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the activity of food markets in closed spaces, fairs, mixed, flying and flea markets will be forbidden. Also, for the economic operators having activities in closed and/or open spaces, (public or private) to organize their activity only between 05:00 and 21:00. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, anniversaries, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces. Also, to avoid the congestion of public transport, it is proposed to all public institutions and all economic operators to organize work schedule (where telework is not possible) into at least two groups to start/finish the activity at a difference of at least two hours. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Also, the Ministry of Health published the recommendations for preventing the spread of coronavirus (working from home where it is possible, people should avoid crowded areas and limit to the maximum any direct contact with other people, other than those who are part of the same family). Also, according to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Link: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf and https://archive.fo/1JWbz " Romania,ROU,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Also, the Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf and https://archive.fo/1JWbz " Romania,ROU,20201116,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 26th of October, The National Committee for Emergency Situations published Decision no.50 regarding the approval of the list of countries/areas of epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on persons arriving in Romania from them. Also, there are screening procedures implemented at the “Henri Coanda” International Airport (three thermal scanners and a joint action plan with the Border Police and the Public Health Directorate to collect questionnaires from travelers arriving in the country and to distribute information about local measures and restrictions). Link: https://archive.fo/QHwSB and https://archive.fo/9KkOQ " Romania,ROU,20201116,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measures introduced by GEO 30/2020 include: 1. The criteria for sending employees into technical unemployment and minimum income ensured for freelancers working in industries where activity is reduced or interrupted due to the pandemic. 2. The conditions for granting free paid days to parents, to supervise their children during the temporary closure of educational establishments. 3. The online submission of the documentation needed to gain access to social benefits. 4. The measures for ensuring continuity in the granting of return to work incentives and childcare allowance, as well as for facilitating access to medical leave and medical leave indemnities for quarantined persons. Link: https://archive.fo/FtT0q " Romania,ROU,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 22nd of October, the government approved the application of the simplified alternative procedure for granting payment rescheduling for a maximum of 12 months. Beneficiaries of the simplified staggering facility are all taxpayers. According to Emergency Ordinance 69/14.05.2020, the authorities have adopted fiscal measures to help taxpayers overcome the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (granting bonuses, extension of the deadline for submitting the Single Declaration, tax facilities for incentives and bonuses granted by the employer from the salary fund for the period of emergency to employees whose activity involves risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2, bonuses regarding the annual building tax and the monthly building tax, cancellation of ancillary payment obligations. Link: https://archive.fo/OJIQT and https://archive.fo/hVM21" Romania,ROU,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published “Recommendations on responsible social behavior in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)” and “Recommended measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”. On 29th of October, The Government of Romania announced the List of infection diseases for which the isolation of persons is established at their home. The same document establishes the basic health units in which sick people can be treated with diseases provided in the list of infectious diseases. Also, “Datelazi.ro” (Updated data) project was released pro-bon by Code for Romania in partnership with the Government of Romania through the Authority for the Digitalization of Romania, containing data and information provided by the Government of Romania. Links: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://archive.fo/klswT , https://archive.fo/Vi0vG and https://archive.fo/X428Q" Romania,ROU,20201116,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Ministry of Health, the units that are accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform the diagnosis by RT-PCR have the obligation to provide priority diagnosis for patients in health facilities, suspects in epidemiological investigations, and people at risk, according to the methodology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases. Link: https://archive.fo/6K5UM " Romania,ROU,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"An official document regarding contact tracing and testing of contacts of COVID-19 confirmed patient was released by National Center for Surveillance and Control of Transmissible Diseases on 23rd of July 2020. On 28th of October, the Ministry of Health published updated the flow of information used in reporting SARS CoV-2 virus infection data. According to this document, the Directorates of Public Health (DSP) have the obligation to identify and confirm, following the epidemiological investigation, direct contacts of each person tested positive. Link: https://archive.fo/thRdi and https://archive.fo/FUhtr " Romania,ROU,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces, regardless the value of the cumulative incidence rate of cases in the last 14 days (as it previously of this decision was). Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201123,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Starting November the 9th people’s movement between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. is only allowed for justified reasons. All schools are closed and all educational activities are performed online."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202142054/https://knowledge.leglobal.org/romania-will-remain-under-the-state-of-alert-for-at-least-30-more-days-starting-14-november/" Romania,ROU,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the activity of food markets in closed spaces, fairs, mixed, flying and flea markets will be forbidden. Also, for the economic operators having activities in closed and/or open spaces, (public or private) to organize their activity only between 05:00 and 21:00. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, anniversaries, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces. Also, to avoid the congestion of public transport, it is proposed to all public institutions and all economic operators to organize work schedule (where telework is not possible) into at least two groups to start/finish the activity at a difference of at least two hours. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Also, the Ministry of Health published the recommendations for preventing the spread of coronavirus (working from home where it is possible, people should avoid crowded areas and limit to the maximum any direct contact with other people, other than those who are part of the same family). Also, according to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Bv8vi , https://archive.fo/cUlEp and https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf." Romania,ROU,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Also, the Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf and https://archive.fo/1JWbz " Romania,ROU,20201123,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 20th of November, The National Committee for Emergency Situations published Decision no.55 regarding the approval of the list of countries/areas of epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on persons arriving in Romania from them. Also, there are screening procedures implemented at the “Henri Coanda” International Airport (three thermal scanners and a joint action plan with the Border Police and the Public Health Directorate to collect questionnaires from travelers arriving in the country and to distribute information about local measures and restrictions). Link: https://archive.fo/9KkOQ and https://archive.fo/lIjB1 " Romania,ROU,20201123,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measures introduced by GEO 30/2020 include: 1. The criteria for sending employees into technical unemployment and minimum income ensured for freelancers working in industries where activity is reduced or interrupted due to the pandemic. 2. The conditions for granting free paid days to parents, to supervise their children during the temporary closure of educational establishments. 3. The online submission of the documentation needed to gain access to social benefits. 4. The measures for ensuring continuity in the granting of return to work incentives and childcare allowance, as well as for facilitating access to medical leave and medical leave indemnities for quarantined persons. Link: https://archive.fo/FtT0q " Romania,ROU,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 22nd of October, the government approved the application of the simplified alternative procedure for granting payment rescheduling for a maximum of 12 months. Beneficiaries of the simplified staggering facility are all taxpayers. According to Emergency Ordinance 69/14.05.2020, the authorities have adopted fiscal measures to help taxpayers overcome the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (granting bonuses, extension of the deadline for submitting the Single Declaration, tax facilities for incentives and bonuses granted by the employer from the salary fund for the period of emergency to employees whose activity involves risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2, bonuses regarding the annual building tax and the monthly building tax, cancellation of ancillary payment obligations. Link: https://archive.fo/OJIQT and https://archive.fo/hVM21" Romania,ROU,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published “Recommendations on responsible social behavior in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)” and “Recommended measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”. On 29th of October, The Government of Romania announced the List of infection diseases for which the isolation of persons is established at their home. The same document establishes the basic health units in which sick people can be treated with diseases provided in the list of infectious diseases. Also, “Datelazi.ro” (Updated data) project was released pro-bon by Code for Romania in partnership with the Government of Romania through the Authority for the Digitalization of Romania, containing data and information provided by the Government of Romania. Links: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://archive.fo/klswT , https://archive.fo/Vi0vG and https://archive.fo/X428Q" Romania,ROU,20201123,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Ministry of Health, the units that are accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform the diagnosis by RT-PCR have the obligation to provide priority diagnosis for patients in health facilities, suspects in epidemiological investigations, and people at risk, according to the methodology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases. Link: https://archive.fo/6K5UM " Romania,ROU,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"An official document regarding contact tracing and testing of contacts of COVID-19 confirmed patient was released by National Center for Surveillance and Control of Transmissible Diseases on 23rd of July 2020. On 28th of October, the Ministry of Health published updated the flow of information used in reporting SARS CoV-2 virus infection data. According to this document, the Directorates of Public Health (DSP) have the obligation to identify and confirm, following the epidemiological investigation, direct contacts of each person tested positive. Link: https://archive.fo/thRdi and https://archive.fo/FUhtr " Romania,ROU,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces, regardless the value of the cumulative incidence rate of cases in the last 14 days (as it previously of this decision was). Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201130,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the ministerial order 5972/8.11.20, the teaching activities that require the physical presence of preschoolers and students in preschool, primary, secondary, high school and post-secondary education units are suspended for a period of 30 days. The teaching activities will be carried out online, according to the Framework Methodology on conducting teaching activities through technology and the Internet, as well as for the processing of personal data, approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Research 5545/2020. Links: https://archive.fo/7GMr0 " Romania,ROU,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the activity of food markets in closed spaces, fairs, mixed, flying and flea markets will be forbidden. Also, for the economic operators having activities in closed and/or open spaces, (public or private) to organize their activity only between 05:00 and 21:00. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, anniversaries, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces. Also, to avoid the congestion of public transport, it is proposed to all public institutions and all economic operators to organize work schedule (where telework is not possible) into at least two groups to start/finish the activity at a difference of at least two hours. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Also, the Ministry of Health published the recommendations for preventing the spread of coronavirus (working from home where it is possible, people should avoid crowded areas and limit to the maximum any direct contact with other people, other than those who are part of the same family). Also, according to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Bv8vi , https://archive.fo/cUlEp and https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf" Romania,ROU,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Also, the Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf and https://archive.fo/wip/3y4kC " Romania,ROU,20201130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 20th of November, The National Committee for Emergency Situations published Decision no.55 regarding the approval of the list of countries/areas of epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on persons arriving in Romania from them. Also, there are screening procedures implemented at the “Henri Coanda” International Airport (three thermal scanners and a joint action plan with the Border Police and the Public Health Directorate to collect questionnaires from travelers arriving in the country and to distribute information about local measures and restrictions). Link: https://archive.fo/9KkOQ and https://archive.fo/lIjB1 " Romania,ROU,20201130,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measures introduced by GEO 30/2020 include: 1. The criteria for sending employees into technical unemployment and minimum income ensured for freelancers working in industries where activity is reduced or interrupted due to the pandemic. 2. The conditions for granting free paid days to parents, to supervise their children during the temporary closure of educational establishments. 3. The online submission of the documentation needed to gain access to social benefits. 4. The measures for ensuring continuity in the granting of return to work incentives and childcare allowance, as well as for facilitating access to medical leave and medical leave indemnities for quarantined persons. Link: https://archive.fo/FtT0q " Romania,ROU,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 22nd of October, the government approved the application of the simplified alternative procedure for granting payment rescheduling for a maximum of 12 months. Beneficiaries of the simplified staggering facility are all taxpayers. According to Emergency Ordinance 69/14.05.2020, the authorities have adopted fiscal measures to help taxpayers overcome the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (granting bonuses, extension of the deadline for submitting the Single Declaration, tax facilities for incentives and bonuses granted by the employer from the salary fund for the period of emergency to employees whose activity involves risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2, bonuses regarding the annual building tax and the monthly building tax, cancellation of ancillary payment obligations. Link: https://archive.fo/OJIQT and https://archive.fo/hVM21" Romania,ROU,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published “Recommendations on responsible social behavior in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)” and “Recommended measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”. On 29th of October, The Government of Romania announced the List of infection diseases for which the isolation of persons is established at their home. The same document establishes the basic health units in which sick people can be treated with diseases provided in the list of infectious diseases. Also, “Datelazi.ro” (Updated data) project was released pro-bon by Code for Romania in partnership with the Government of Romania through the Authority for the Digitalization of Romania, containing data and information provided by the Government of Romania. Links: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://archive.fo/klswT , https://archive.fo/Vi0vG and https://archive.fo/X428Q" Romania,ROU,20201130,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Ministry of Health, the units that are accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform the diagnosis by RT-PCR have the obligation to provide priority diagnosis for patients in health facilities, suspects in epidemiological investigations, and people at risk, according to the methodology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases. Link: https://archive.fo/6K5UM " Romania,ROU,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"An official document regarding contact tracing and testing of contacts of COVID-19 confirmed patient was released by National Center for Surveillance and Control of Transmissible Diseases on 23rd of July 2020. On 28th of October, the Ministry of Health published updated the flow of information used in reporting SARS CoV-2 virus infection data. According to this document, the Directorates of Public Health (DSP) have the obligation to identify and confirm, following the epidemiological investigation, direct contacts of each person tested positive. Link: https://archive.fo/thRdi and https://archive.fo/FUhtr " Romania,ROU,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces, regardless the value of the cumulative incidence rate of cases in the last 14 days (as it previously of this decision was). Link: https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201203,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the ministerial order 5972/8.11.20, the teaching activities that require the physical presence of preschoolers and students in preschool, primary, secondary, high school and post-secondary education units are suspended for a period of 30 days. The teaching activities will be carried out online, according to the Framework Methodology on conducting teaching activities through technology and the Internet, as well as for the processing of personal data, approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Research 5545/2020. Links: https://archive.fo/7GMr0 " Romania,ROU,20201203,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, fairs, mixed, flying and flea markets will be forbidden. Also, for the economic operators having activities in closed and/or open spaces, (public or private) to organize their activity only between 05:00 and 21:00. According to the Decision 56/4.12.2020, it is proposed to resume the activity of agri-food markets organized in closed spaces. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf and https://archive.fo/s1GX6 " Romania,ROU,20201203,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201203,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, anniversaries, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201203,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces. Also, to avoid the congestion of public transport, it is proposed to all public institutions and all economic operators to organize work schedule (where telework is not possible) into at least two groups to start/finish the activity at a difference of at least two hours. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201203,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Also, the Ministry of Health published the recommendations for preventing the spread of coronavirus (working from home where it is possible, people should avoid crowded areas and limit to the maximum any direct contact with other people, other than those who are part of the same family). Also, according to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Bv8vi , https://archive.fo/cUlEp and https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201203,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Also, the Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/T7Aib " Romania,ROU,20201203,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 20th of November, The National Committee for Emergency Situations published Decision no.55 regarding the approval of the list of countries/areas of epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on persons arriving in Romania from them. Also, there are screening procedures implemented at the “Henri Coanda” International Airport (three thermal scanners and a joint action plan with the Border Police and the Public Health Directorate to collect questionnaires from travelers arriving in the country and to distribute information about local measures and restrictions). According to the Decision 56/4.12.2020 of The National Committee for Emergency Situations, the list of countries of high epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on the persons arriving in Romania from them was approved. Link: https://archive.fo/9KkOQ, https://archive.fo/lIjB1, https://archive.fo/pUara and https://archive.fo/s1GX6 " Romania,ROU,20201203,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measures introduced by GEO 30/2020 include: 1. The criteria for sending employees into technical unemployment and minimum income ensured for freelancers working in industries where activity is reduced or interrupted due to the pandemic. 2. The conditions for granting free paid days to parents, to supervise their children during the temporary closure of educational establishments. 3. The online submission of the documentation needed to gain access to social benefits. 4. The measures for ensuring continuity in the granting of return to work incentives and childcare allowance, as well as for facilitating access to medical leave and medical leave indemnities for quarantined persons. Link: https://archive.fo/FtT0q " Romania,ROU,20201203,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 22nd of October, the government approved the application of the simplified alternative procedure for granting payment rescheduling for a maximum of 12 months. Beneficiaries of the simplified staggering facility are all taxpayers. According to Emergency Ordinance 69/14.05.2020, the authorities have adopted fiscal measures to help taxpayers overcome the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (granting bonuses, extension of the deadline for submitting the Single Declaration, tax facilities for incentives and bonuses granted by the employer from the salary fund for the period of emergency to employees whose activity involves risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2, bonuses regarding the annual building tax and the monthly building tax, cancellation of ancillary payment obligations. Link: https://archive.fo/OJIQT and https://archive.fo/hVM21" Romania,ROU,20201203,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published “Recommendations on responsible social behavior in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)” and “Recommended measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”. On 29th of October, The Government of Romania announced the List of infection diseases for which the isolation of persons is established at their home. The same document establishes the basic health units in which sick people can be treated with diseases provided in the list of infectious diseases. Also, “Datelazi.ro” (Updated data) project was released pro-bon by Code for Romania in partnership with the Government of Romania through the Authority for the Digitalization of Romania, containing data and information provided by the Government of Romania. Links: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://archive.fo/klswT , https://archive.fo/Vi0vG and https://archive.fo/X428Q" Romania,ROU,20201203,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Ministry of Health, the units that are accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform the diagnosis by RT-PCR have the obligation to provide priority diagnosis for patients in health facilities, suspects in epidemiological investigations, and people at risk, according to the methodology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases. Link: https://archive.fo/6K5UM " Romania,ROU,20201203,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"An official document regarding contact tracing and testing of contacts of COVID-19 confirmed patient was released by National Center for Surveillance and Control of Transmissible Diseases on 23rd of July 2020. On 28th of October, the Ministry of Health published updated the flow of information used in reporting SARS CoV-2 virus infection data. According to this document, the Directorates of Public Health (DSP) have the obligation to identify and confirm, following the epidemiological investigation, direct contacts of each person tested positive. Link: https://archive.fo/thRdi and https://archive.fo/FUhtr " Romania,ROU,20201203,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces, regardless the value of the cumulative incidence rate of cases in the last 14 days (as it previously of this decision was). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201206,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the ministerial order 5972/8.11.20, the teaching activities that require the physical presence of preschoolers and students in preschool, primary, secondary, high school and post-secondary education units are suspended for a period of 30 days. The teaching activities will be carried out online, according to the Framework Methodology on conducting teaching activities through technology and the Internet, as well as for the processing of personal data, approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Research 5545/2020. Links: https://archive.fo/7GMr0 " Romania,ROU,20201206,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, fairs, mixed, flying and flea markets will be forbidden. Also, for the economic operators having activities in closed and/or open spaces, (public or private) to organize their activity only between 05:00 and 21:00. According to the Decision 56/4.12.2020, it is proposed to resume the activity of agri-food markets organized in closed spaces. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf and https://archive.fo/s1GX6 " Romania,ROU,20201206,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201206,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, anniversaries, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201206,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces. Also, to avoid the congestion of public transport, it is proposed to all public institutions and all economic operators to organize work schedule (where telework is not possible) into at least two groups to start/finish the activity at a difference of at least two hours. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Also, the Ministry of Health published the recommendations for preventing the spread of coronavirus (working from home where it is possible, people should avoid crowded areas and limit to the maximum any direct contact with other people, other than those who are part of the same family). Also, according to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Between 6th of December (5 AM) and 7th of December (1 AM), there are no more in place restrictions regarding movement due to National Elections. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/Bv8vi , https://archive.fo/cUlEp and https://archive.fo/T7Aib " Romania,ROU,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Also, the Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Between 6th of December (5 AM) and 7th of December (1 AM), there are no more in place restrictions regarding movement due to National Elections. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206104443/https://www.mai.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/HOTARARE-nr.-56-din-04.12.2020-privind-aprobarea-listei-tarilor-zonelor-teritoriilor-de-risc-epidemiologic-pentru-care-se-impune-masura-carantinei-asupra-persoanelor-care-sosesc-in-Romania.pdf, https://archive.fo/wip/T7Aib and https://archive.fo/T7Aib " Romania,ROU,20201206,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 20th of November, The National Committee for Emergency Situations published Decision no.55 regarding the approval of the list of countries/areas of epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on persons arriving in Romania from them. Also, there are screening procedures implemented at the “Henri Coanda” International Airport (three thermal scanners and a joint action plan with the Border Police and the Public Health Directorate to collect questionnaires from travelers arriving in the country and to distribute information about local measures and restrictions). According to the Decision 56/4.12.2020 of The National Committee for Emergency Situations, the list of countries of high epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on the persons arriving in Romania from them was approved. Link: https://archive.fo/pUara and https://archive.fo/s1GX6 " Romania,ROU,20201206,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measures introduced by GEO 30/2020 include: 1. The criteria for sending employees into technical unemployment and minimum income ensured for freelancers working in industries where activity is reduced or interrupted due to the pandemic. 2. The conditions for granting free paid days to parents, to supervise their children during the temporary closure of educational establishments. 3. The online submission of the documentation needed to gain access to social benefits. 4. The measures for ensuring continuity in the granting of return to work incentives and childcare allowance, as well as for facilitating access to medical leave and medical leave indemnities for quarantined persons. Link: https://archive.fo/FtT0q " Romania,ROU,20201206,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 22nd of October, the government approved the application of the simplified alternative procedure for granting payment rescheduling for a maximum of 12 months. Beneficiaries of the simplified staggering facility are all taxpayers. According to Emergency Ordinance 69/14.05.2020, the authorities have adopted fiscal measures to help taxpayers overcome the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (granting bonuses, extension of the deadline for submitting the Single Declaration, tax facilities for incentives and bonuses granted by the employer from the salary fund for the period of emergency to employees whose activity involves risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2, bonuses regarding the annual building tax and the monthly building tax, cancellation of ancillary payment obligations. Link: https://archive.fo/OJIQT and https://archive.fo/hVM21" Romania,ROU,20201206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published “Recommendations on responsible social behavior in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)” and “Recommended measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”. On 29th of October, The Government of Romania announced the List of infection diseases for which the isolation of persons is established at their home. The same document establishes the basic health units in which sick people can be treated with diseases provided in the list of infectious diseases. Also, “Datelazi.ro” (Updated data) project was released pro-bon by Code for Romania in partnership with the Government of Romania through the Authority for the Digitalization of Romania, containing data and information provided by the Government of Romania. Links: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://archive.fo/klswT , https://archive.fo/Vi0vG and https://archive.fo/X428Q" Romania,ROU,20201206,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Ministry of Health, the units that are accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform the diagnosis by RT-PCR have the obligation to provide priority diagnosis for patients in health facilities, suspects in epidemiological investigations, and people at risk, according to the methodology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases. Link: https://archive.fo/6K5UM " Romania,ROU,20201206,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"An official document regarding contact tracing and testing of contacts of COVID-19 confirmed patient was released by National Center for Surveillance and Control of Transmissible Diseases on 23rd of July 2020. On 28th of October, the Ministry of Health published updated the flow of information used in reporting SARS CoV-2 virus infection data. According to this document, the Directorates of Public Health (DSP) have the obligation to identify and confirm, following the epidemiological investigation, direct contacts of each person tested positive. Link: https://archive.fo/thRdi and https://archive.fo/FUhtr " Romania,ROU,20201206,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces, regardless the value of the cumulative incidence rate of cases in the last 14 days (as it previously of this decision was). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201208,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the ministerial order 6122/7.12.20, the teaching activities that require the physical presence of preschoolers and students in preschool, primary, secondary, high school and post-secondary education units are suspended for the period 9th of December – 23rd of December 2020. Links: https://archive.fo/2wVGz and https://archive.fo/wip/c51A8 " Romania,ROU,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, fairs, mixed, flying and flea markets will be forbidden. Also, for the economic operators having activities in closed and/or open spaces, (public or private) to organize their activity only between 05:00 and 21:00. According to the Decision 56/4.12.2020, it is proposed to resume the activity of agri-food markets organized in closed spaces. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf and https://archive.fo/s1GX6 " Romania,ROU,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, the meetings on public holidays, anniversaries, public and/or private parties in closed and/or open spaces are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces. Also, to avoid the congestion of public transport, it is proposed to all public institutions and all economic operators to organize work schedule (where telework is not possible) into at least two groups to start/finish the activity at a difference of at least two hours. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Ministry of Health published the recommendations for preventing the spread of coronavirus (working from home where it is possible, people should avoid crowded areas and limit to the maximum any direct contact with other people, other than those who are part of the same family). Also, according to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 (extended through Decision 58/10.12.20) of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). The Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Link: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://archive.fo/T7Aib, https://web.archive.org/web/20201212161456/https://www.gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Hotarare_CNSU_nr._58_din_10.12.2020.pdf and https://archive.fo/un88p " Romania,ROU,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 of The National Emergency Committee, in all localities in Romania, it is in place a ban for traffic persons outside the home between 23:00 and 5:00 (exception for travel in professional interest, for medical assistance). Also, through the Decision 58/10.12.2020, the alert status will be extended for 30 more days. The Ministry of Interior published the list of quarantined localities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201206104443/https://www.mai.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/HOTARARE-nr.-56-din-04.12.2020-privind-aprobarea-listei-tarilor-zonelor-teritoriilor-de-risc-epidemiologic-pentru-care-se-impune-masura-carantinei-asupra-persoanelor-care-sosesc-in-Romania.pdf, https://archive.fo/wip/T7Aib, https://web.archive.org/web/20201212161456/https://www.gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Hotarare_CNSU_nr._58_din_10.12.2020.pdf and https://archive.fo/un88p " Romania,ROU,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 20th of November, The National Committee for Emergency Situations published Decision no.55 regarding the approval of the list of countries/areas of epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on persons arriving in Romania from them. Also, there are screening procedures implemented at the “Henri Coanda” International Airport (three thermal scanners and a joint action plan with the Border Police and the Public Health Directorate to collect questionnaires from travelers arriving in the country and to distribute information about local measures and restrictions). According to the Decision 56/4.12.2020 of The National Committee for Emergency Situations, the list of countries of high epidemiological risk for which the quarantine measure is instituted on the persons arriving in Romania from them was approved. Link: https://archive.fo/pUara and https://archive.fo/s1GX6 " Romania,ROU,20201208,E1: Income support,2,0,"The measures introduced by GEO 30/2020 include: 1. The criteria for sending employees into technical unemployment and minimum income ensured for freelancers working in industries where activity is reduced or interrupted due to the pandemic. 2. The conditions for granting free paid days to parents, to supervise their children during the temporary closure of educational establishments. 3. The online submission of the documentation needed to gain access to social benefits. 4. The measures for ensuring continuity in the granting of return to work incentives and childcare allowance, as well as for facilitating access to medical leave and medical leave indemnities for quarantined persons. Link: https://archive.fo/FtT0q " Romania,ROU,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 22nd of October, the government approved the application of the simplified alternative procedure for granting payment rescheduling for a maximum of 12 months. Beneficiaries of the simplified staggering facility are all taxpayers. According to Emergency Ordinance 69/14.05.2020, the authorities have adopted fiscal measures to help taxpayers overcome the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (granting bonuses, extension of the deadline for submitting the Single Declaration, tax facilities for incentives and bonuses granted by the employer from the salary fund for the period of emergency to employees whose activity involves risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2, bonuses regarding the annual building tax and the monthly building tax, cancellation of ancillary payment obligations. Link: https://archive.fo/OJIQT and https://archive.fo/hVM21" Romania,ROU,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health published “Recommendations on responsible social behavior in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)” and “Recommended measures to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”. On 29th of October, The Government of Romania announced the List of infection diseases for which the isolation of persons is established at their home. The same document establishes the basic health units in which sick people can be treated with diseases provided in the list of infectious diseases. Also, “Datelazi.ro” (Updated data) project was released pro-bon by Code for Romania in partnership with the Government of Romania through the Authority for the Digitalization of Romania, containing data and information provided by the Government of Romania. Links: https://archive.fo/cUlEp, https://archive.fo/klswT , https://archive.fo/Vi0vG and https://archive.fo/X428Q" Romania,ROU,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"According to the Ministry of Health, the units that are accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform the diagnosis by RT-PCR have the obligation to provide priority diagnosis for patients in health facilities, suspects in epidemiological investigations, and people at risk, according to the methodology of the National Institute of Public Health – National Center for Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases. Link: https://archive.fo/6K5UM " Romania,ROU,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"An official document regarding contact tracing and testing of contacts of COVID-19 confirmed patient was released by National Center for Surveillance and Control of Transmissible Diseases on 23rd of July 2020. On 28th of October, the Ministry of Health published updated the flow of information used in reporting SARS CoV-2 virus infection data. According to this document, the Directorates of Public Health (DSP) have the obligation to identify and confirm, following the epidemiological investigation, direct contacts of each person tested positive. Link: https://archive.fo/thRdi and https://archive.fo/FUhtr " Romania,ROU,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to the Decision 52/5.11.2020 (extended through Decision 58/10.12.2020) of The National Emergency Committee, it is in place the obligation to wear a protective mask, to cover the nose and mouth, for all persons who have reached the age of 5, in all open and closed public spaces, regardless the value of the cumulative incidence rate of cases in the last 14 days (as it previously of this decision was). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120195835/https://s.iw.ro/gateway/g/ZmlsZVNvdXJjZT1odHRwJTNBJTJGJTJG/c3RvcmFnZTA2dHJhbnNjb2Rlci5yY3Mt/cmRzLnJvJTJGc3RvcmFnZSUyRjIwMjAl/MkYxMSUyRjA2JTJGMTI0ODQ3NV8xMjQ4/NDc1X0hvdGFyYXJlLUNOU1UtNTItZGlu/LTA1XzExXzIwMjAtdjE5LTEucGRmJmhh/c2g9NjkxN2E0NDIwOTQ4MGQ1NjJiYzMxZmNjYjczZjY2NjI=.pdf and https://web.archive.org/web/20201212161456/https://www.gov.ro/fisiere/pagini_fisiere/Hotarare_CNSU_nr._58_din_10.12.2020.pdf " Romania,ROU,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"At the proposal of the Ministry of Health, the Government approved the Vaccination Strategy against SARA-CoV-2 in Romania. The document establishes the vision, principles and mode of action for the administration in Romania of COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the European Medicines Agency. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/C61Wh " Russia,RUS,20200130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Russia closes borders and bans travel in Far East Region (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504135301/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4235580)" Russia,RUS,20200131,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First cases of COVID-19 recorded. It seems that the framework up to now is that those patients returning from overseas or those admitted to the hospital are the ones getting tested. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200219125417/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4240914)" Russia,RUS,20200218,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Temporary travel ban from China. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505220654/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)" Russia,RUS,20200228,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Airline restrictions to / from Iran. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505220654/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)" Russia,RUS,20200301,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Airline restrictions to and from S. Korea. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505220950/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)" Russia,RUS,20200305,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"In Moscow government asks employers to monitor the well-being of their employees and insist on self-isolation in case of illness. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505213850/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4277481)" Russia,RUS,20200305,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Moscow mayor announces that Russians returning from high-risk countries must quarantine for 14 days. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505215318/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4277481)" Russia,RUS,20200305,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Moscow mayor announces that Russians returning from high-risk countries must quarantine for 14 days. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505215318/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4277481)" Russia,RUS,20200305,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Although the specific date of initiation of contact tracing is difficult to pinpoint, the government has closely tracked individuals who returned from abroad since March 5th. In tracking, they have also taken note of who these individuals have come in contact with. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505223551/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez)" Russia,RUS,20200306,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Temporary ban of entry for Iranian citizens. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505221113/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez)" Russia,RUS,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Moscow Mayor announces a ban on all public mass events (including sport, cultural, etc...). (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504105627/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4283807)" Russia,RUS,20200310,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,0,"Moscow Mayor bans all gathering with 5000+ people. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504105627/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4283807)" Russia,RUS,20200310,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Federal Service for Surveillance recommends that individuals do not use public transport during peak hours. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504113230/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4283459)" Russia,RUS,20200310,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing urges 1) wear masks in public spaces; 2) be in close contact and be in the same room as individuals showing any COVID-19 symptoms; 3) and refrain from using public spaces (transport, shopping centers) unless absolutely necessary. http://web.archive.org/web/20200524093946/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4283459" Russia,RUS,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"A ban on all public events in St. Petersburg with greater than 1000 people (In Leningrad Oblast a ban on events with more than 300 people). (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214704/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)" Russia,RUS,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,0,"A ban on all public events (sports, theatrical, cultural) in St. Petersburg with greater than 1000 people (In Leningrad Oblast a ban on events with more than 300 people). (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504110123/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4289580)" Russia,RUS,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"A ban on almost all flights to and from Germany, Italy, France, and Spain. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505221253/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)" Russia,RUS,20200313,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Guidelines published by The Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing state the following: individuals requiring testing are those who have within the past two weeks returned from Europe, and who has been abroad (in general) during the past month and has detected symptoms. They also stated that testing should be prioritized by risk group, according to doctor recommendations. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505223141/https://www.rbc.ru/society/20/03/2020/5e735f4a9a7947bdffbe88cf)" Russia,RUS,20200314,C1: School closing,1,1,"14th March The Ministry of Education recommended, if necessary, to transfer the educational process temporarily to distance learning. The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation sent recommendations to the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare in all regions of the country on strengthening sanitary and epidemiological control measures in kindergartens, schools, secondary vocational education institutions and additional education children. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520030221/https://edu.gov.ru/press/2205/ministerstvo-prosvescheniya-rekomendovalo-regionam-pri-neobhodimosti-vremenno-perehodit-na-distancionnoe-obuchenie/ " Russia,RUS,20200314,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Individuals from the same household (living with) those who have returned from high-risk countries must self-isolate for 14 days. (Moscow) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505215537/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290063?from=main_1)" Russia,RUS,20200315,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""A Russian Orthodox Church spokesperson said it will not be closing churches or canceling religious proceedings."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travel restrictions to/from Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505221451/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)" Russia,RUS,20200316,C1: School closing,1,0,"Sobyanin (Moscow Mayor) recommends online learning. Parents may not send their kids to school if they should feel uncomfortable. http://web.archive.org/web/20200505212916/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290063?from=main_1 http://web.archive.org/web/20200505213054/https://icmos.ru/news/sobyanin-usilil-mery-po-protivodeystviyu-koronavirusu " Russia,RUS,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Individuals required to self-isolate banned from coming into workplace (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214003/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez)" Russia,RUS,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Ban on all mass outdoor public events until April 10th. Indoor events should restricted to 50 people. (Moscow). A ban on all sports events with participation of international athletes. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214003/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez)" Russia,RUS,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"All indoor events should be restricted to 50 people. (Moscow). A ban on all sports events with participation of international athletes. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504110740/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290882)" Russia,RUS,20200316,C5: Close public transport,0,,"In-person ticket sales (within public transport vehicles) stopped in Moscow. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504113441/https://iz.ru/988083/2020-03-18/eksperty-otcenili-mery-borby-s-koronavirusom-na-moskovskom-transporte)" Russia,RUS,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"National measures under discussion. Any restriction to be modeled after Moscow. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290063?from=main_1" Russia,RUS,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travel restrictions to/from EU countries + Switzerland and Norway; Closure of border with Belarus. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505221451/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez.)" Russia,RUS,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Prime Minister announces a plan to roll out a public information campaign about the coronavirus progression in the near future. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505222301/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290524)" Russia,RUS,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"St. Petersburg announces that coronavirus tests will be available for free to anyone wanting to get tested. However, official testing policy still gives substantial priority to individuals with symptoms / high risk groups. http://web.archive.org/web/20200523142109/https://www.interfax.ru/russia/699351 Announcement that scientists are working on a 4th-generation testing system in the country. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505223347/https://www.rbc.ru/rbcfreenews/5e6f9d449a79479c429ca91b)" Russia,RUS,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Closure of all theaters, museums, cinemas, circuses, orchestras. Announced by Ministry of Culture. However, no general notice about closing workplaces and working from home. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504112112/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4291773?from=main_sujet)" Russia,RUS,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All sports league (hockey, basketball and football) canceled or postponed until April 10th. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504110740/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4290882)" Russia,RUS,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"St. Petersburg follows Moscow's lead to ban any gatherings of 50+ people. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504111809/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4292530)" Russia,RUS,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Russia's embassies and consulates have suspended the processing of documents and issuing of all types of visas, including e-visas, the Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said there are a small number of exceptions, including for diplomats and people attending funerals of close relatives in Russia."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200513102935/https://www.mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/-/asset_publisher/cKNonkJE02Bw/content/id/4089464" Russia,RUS,20200317,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Rospotrebnadzor has ordered Russia's regions to test everyone who has been in Europe in the past two weeks for the coronavirus."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200513102923/https://www.mskagency.ru/materials/2983061)" Russia,RUS,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In addition to a select number of employment sectors closing, Moscow's government encourages employers to make distant working arrangements possible. ""Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has urged employers to allow their employees to work from home to prevent the spread of infection."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200522233508/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-rabota-iz-doma)" Russia,RUS,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The Federal Penitentiary Service said it will suspend visits to inmates in pre-trial detention centers and prisons."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200513123414/http://fsin.su/news/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=502612) " Russia,RUS,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Russia bans foreigners and those without citizenship from entering the country. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505221720/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4291104)" Russia,RUS,20200319,C1: School closing,2,1,"March 19- — The Russian government announced a ""high alert"" status for all 85 of its regions, requiring the whole country to take anti-coronavirus measures including moving schools to online classes. http://archive.vn/niwvD" Russia,RUS,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Russian courts will stop considering all except the most urgent cases from Thursday onwards until April 10 to contain the spread of coronavirus, a decision by the Supreme Court on Wednesday showed."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117) " Russia,RUS,20200319,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"All citizens returning from abroad must strictly self-isolate for 14 days. This is a country-wide measure. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524195741/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4293447)" Russia,RUS,20200319,H2: Testing policy,1,,"As of March 19th, the government claims that 133,000 people were tested for COVID19 in Russia. It also states that there is a surplus of 700,000 tests. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505223141/https://www.rbc.ru/society/20/03/2020/5e735f4a9a7947bdffbe88cf)" Russia,RUS,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Moscow traffic police have launched spot checks on the city's taxis to ensure drivers wear face masks and regularly disinfect their vehicles. Under new regulations, drivers must change masks every three hours and use sanitizer to clean their hands and disinfect their vehicles twice a day."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200320,E1: Income support,0,,"Workers can apply for sick leave after returning from countries with registered coronavirus cases from March 20th to July 1st. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504215940/https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/bolnichnye_dlya_rabotnikov_na_kar.html)" Russia,RUS,20200321,C1: School closing,3,0,"In Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said all state schools, sports schools and further education institutions in the city would be closed from March 21 until April 12. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505213244/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-moscow-events/russia-bans-entry-to-foreign-nationals-closes-schools-idUSKBN21329T)" Russia,RUS,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All athletic facilities in Moscow close. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214200/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4299045)" Russia,RUS,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"All athletic facilities in Moscow close. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214200/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4299045)" Russia,RUS,20200323,C1: School closing,3,0,"23 March Russian schools (excluding universities) will go on a three-week vacation from March 23 to April 12 to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov said. Coding remains as 3 and targeted geographic scope for binary flag variable as all levels of education closed in Moscow until April 12 Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200505213532/https://ria.ru/20200318/1568763110.html " Russia,RUS,20200323,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transportation vouchers for students in 5th grade and above temporarily suspended in Moscow. https://web.archive.org/web/20200325025453/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-obraschenie-k-starshemu-pokoleniyu-i-semyam-s-detmi" Russia,RUS,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has ordered all residents over 65 to self-isolate at home starting Thursday, saying each elderly citizen would receive a total of 4,000 rubles ($50) in exchange for following the order."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200513102936/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-obraschenie-k-starshemu-pokoleniyu-i-semyam-s-detmi" Russia,RUS,20200323,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Flight restrictions to Trukey, Vietnan, Thaliland, Indonesia and Japan. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505221813/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez)" Russia,RUS,20200323,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Moscow is changing the way it counts its coronavirus cases. Patients will now be considered positive upon a single positive test rather than having samples sent to a lab Novosibirsk, Siberia for further verification."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"All night clubs, bars and other entertainment centers asked to shut across Russia. http://web.archive.org/web/20200524100255/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4300677 ""The republic of Chechnya has become the first Russian region to close all restaurants, cafes and ""crowded places"" after it registered its first three coronavirus infections, the region's leader Ramzan Kadyrov announced. He said some restaurants popular with tourists would be allowed to stay open."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From the 24th of March government will share daily updates on hospital preparedness to combat the virus with the public. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505222459/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4299486)" Russia,RUS,20200325,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Putin postpones referendum to halt spread of coronavirus. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200521234435/https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-52040885/coronavirus-russia-cancels-referendum-and-declares-holiday)" Russia,RUS,20200325,C5: Close public transport,0,,"In Moscow, high schools students and seniors over the age of 65 years suspended from using public transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200325112428/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-ogranicheniya-250320" Russia,RUS,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Moscow's Department of Health stated that mild cases of coronavirus could be treated at home, without going to the hospital. http://web.archive.org/web/20200513102928/https://mosgorzdrav.ru/ru-RU/news/default/card/3662.html" Russia,RUS,20200326,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Announcement about the development of a rapid testing technology. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505222819/https://rg.ru/2020/03/26/v-rossii-nachinaetsia-ekspress-testirovanie-na-koronavirus.html)" Russia,RUS,20200327,C1: School closing,3,0,"27 March March 27th National Examinations (taken by 9th and 11th graders) postponed due to coronavirus. Coding remains as 3 and targeted geographic scope for binary flag variable as all levels of education closed in Moscow until April 12 Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200505213652/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4307111" Russia,RUS,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""All federal government employees will switch to remote work starting March 27, Mishustin's order said."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov has ordered the city's restaurants, cafes, bars and non-essential shops to close for the same period. People will also be barred from visiting parks or religious buildings during this time."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200501194737/https://meduza.io/news/2020/03/26/gubernator-peterburga-ob-yavil-o-vremennom-zakrytii-torgovyh-tsentrov-i-barov ""Russia will close all resorts, sanatoriums and children's camps until June 1 in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. Regional authorities have been advised to tell their residents to avoid traveling."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200410151315/http://government.ru/orders/selection/401/39288/" Russia,RUS,20200327,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Russia suspends all charter and regular flights to other countries. http://web.archive.org/web/20200401213335/http://government.ru/orders/selection/401/39276/" Russia,RUS,20200327,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and its partners have produced 500,000 coronavirus test kits so far, but are planning to soon ramp up production to 2.5 million kits a week, Kirill Dmitriev, RDIF's head, told Reuters in a phone interview."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200328,C1: School closing,3,1,"28 March March 28th: Minister of Education ordered universities across Russia to go on recess between March 28th and April 5th. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200521225054/https://tass.com/society/1135613 All schools closed until April 12 so this is now a closure of all levels across the country: http://web.archive.org/web/20200505213532/https://ria.ru/20200318/1568763110.html " Russia,RUS,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Moscow and Moscow Oblast all restaurants, shopping malls, and some parks close. http://web.archive.org/web/20200524102129/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4301811" Russia,RUS,20200328,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Government reports that over 260,000 tests have been completed. Testing ethic remains the same: tests are administered to those who recently returned from abroad and are showing symptoms, or those who have come in close contact with infected. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505223001/https://ria.ru/20200328/1569285887.html)" Russia,RUS,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"March “30th : “On March 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a non-working week from March 30 to April 5."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214003/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez) ""I declare the next week non-working with salary preservation, that is, weekends will last from Saturday March 28 to Sunday April 5” (Putin) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214347/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4301348) ""Russia is beginning what Vladimir Putin called a 'non-working week'"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214423/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52061381) ""You know that we will have a paid stay-at-home week by decision of the President"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214458/http://government.ru/en/news/39290/) It is very important to emphasize that what constituted ""essential"" businesses varied significantly between regions. In fact, only ~20 subjects of federations adopted the strictest form of measures that close all but 5 types of businesses. The majority of regions closed all but 6 - 31 types of workplaces. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200521233422/http://www.urbaneconomics.ru/centr-obshchestvennyh-svyazey/news/differenciaciya-regionov-po-zhestkosti-ogranichitelnyh-mer-v)" Russia,RUS,20200330,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Putin announces non-working week, which de facto put restrictions on any forms of gathering across all of Russia, even though the official number is not specified. Formal stay-at-home orders at this point were only given to residents in Moscow; however, many regions across Russia follow suit. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504141245/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4308053)" Russia,RUS,20200330,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Moscow announced that its public transport system will run on weekend schedule. Passengers are also asked to keep a 1.5 meter distance when using public transport. St. Petersburg and many other regions follow suit. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504134555/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4308053)" Russia,RUS,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Mayor of Moscow announced home self-isolation for all residents of Moscow and Moscow Oblast, regardless of age. Leaving the apartment is allowed only in cases of: - (emergency) medical care and other direct threats to life and health, - travel to work if you are required to go to work, - Shopping at your nearest existing store or pharmacy - walking pets at a distance not exceeding 100 meters from the place of residence (stay), - need to take out household garbage Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519143441/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-ogranichenie-peredvizheniya-i-sospodderzhka-grazhdan Similar measures were taken by St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast on the same day. Other regions also follow suit but severity of restrictions vary. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"March “30th : “On March 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a non-working week from March 30 to April 5."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214003/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez) However from a statement issued on April 28th about the extension of the non-working week through May 11th, it is evident that extent of restrictions on internal movement vary across regions. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524110336/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4333831)" Russia,RUS,20200330,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Russia fully closes its borders. This applies to pedestrian, vehicle, rail and maritime checkpoints. http://web.archive.org/web/20200504212258/https://www.rbc.ru/society/28/03/2020/5e7f58fe9a79475dfb4ce184" Russia,RUS,20200330,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Putin requests health services to urgently increase testing capacity. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504224755/https://www.vedomosti.ru/business/articles/2020/04/26/829009-testirovaniyu-koronavirus)" Russia,RUS,20200331,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Russian Orthodox Church head Patriarch Kirill has called on believers to avoid churches as the coronavirus spreads. Earlier, the Church resisted calls to close its doors despite the Moscow mayor's advice to the public to avoid church services"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200401,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"St. Petersburg's Metro shortens operation time (https://web.archive.org/web/20200331154452/https://www.fontanka.ru/2020/03/31/69062962/)." Russia,RUS,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Putin approves legislation that imposes severe fines on individuals who break quarantine rules, of up to 7 years in prison. http://web.archive.org/web/20200501035941/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/04/01/russians-risk-fines-jail-time-for-dodging-coronavirus-quarantine-a69818" Russia,RUS,20200401,E1: Income support,0,,"Those who have lost their jobs after March 1st, 2020, will be eligible to receive unemployment benefits between April and June 2020. They will also be provided with support to find new jobs. The benefits will be paid up to the minimum living wage, 12,130 rubles. Workers with children will receive an additional 3,000 rubles per child under 18 years of age. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504220647/https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/podderzhka_bezrabotnyh.html) Those, who expected to travel during the state of emergency, are, in theory, eligible for refunds. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504221409/https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/pomosch_turistam.html) " Russia,RUS,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"A ban on punishing / evicting individuals who were unable to pay rent / service fees. Moratorium valid until January 1st, 2021. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504220929/https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/moratoriy_na_oplatu_uslug_zhkh.html) An up to 6 month freeze (through September 30th) on loans /debts /credit for households: up to 100,000 rubles for credit cards; 600,000 rubles for automotive credit; 2 million rubes for mortgages. Maximum varies across cities. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504221718/https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/kreditnye_kanikuly.html)" Russia,RUS,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Employers should receive a minimal sick leave pay of 12,130 rubles per month between April and December 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200525111232/http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/35/" Russia,RUS,20200402,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Putin announces that non-working week extended to April 30th. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505214553/http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/63133)" Russia,RUS,20200402,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Nizhny Novgorod launches a QR code pass system to restrict movement in region. Moscow developing its own system. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200501164154/https://www.government-nnov.ru/?id=254621) Moscow extends lockdown through April 30th. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200513194153/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-prodlenie-domr-perenos-vvedeniya-propuskov) ""Sobyanin signed a law imposing fines on Muscovites found to be violating the city's self-isolation orders. Individuals will be fined up to 4,000 rubles ($50) for first-time offenses and up to 5,000 rubles ($63) for repeat offenses. Businesses will be fined up to 40,000 rubles ($500) for violating the order. Legal entities will be fined up to 300,000 rubles ($3,800) for first-time offenses and up to 500,000 rubles ($6,300) for repeat offenses."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200503200851/https://ria.ru/20200402/1569496001.html)" Russia,RUS,20200402,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Companies affected by coronavirus will be able to borrow loans for paying salaries to their workers at 0% interest rate. http://web.archive.org/web/20200525164803/http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/51/" Russia,RUS,20200402,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Putin makes a speech to the Russian citizens, in which he updates them on current situation and, among other things, extends non-working week to April 30th. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505222604/http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/63133)" Russia,RUS,20200403,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Chechen Republic announces that all transport and internal movement of individuals will be banned between 20:00 and 8:00. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200522003126/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4311231)" Russia,RUS,20200403,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"By April 3rd, the following regions announced lockdown measures similar to Moscow: Chechnya, St. Petersburg, Komi Republic, Mari El, Tatarstan, Chuvashnia, Yakutia, Arkhangelsk, Astrakhan, Belgorod, Irkutsk, Kaliningrad, Kursk, Lipetsk, Murmansk, Nizhny Novgorod, Novgorod, Ryazan, Saratov, Sverdlovsk, Ulyanosk, Vologda, Bryansk (March 30th); Altai, Bashkortostan, Buryatia, Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Kalmykia, Karachay-Cherkessia, Karelia,Khakassia, Mordovia, Udmurtia and Tuva, Altai, Khabarovsk (for those over 65), Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Perm, Primorsky, Stavropol and Zabaykalsky krais, Bryansk, Chelyabinsk, Kaluga, Kemerovo, Kirov, Kostroma, Kurgan, Magadan, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Penza, Pskov (for those over 65), Rostov, Sakhalin, Samara, Smolensk, Tambov, Tomsk, Vladimir, Volgograd, Voronezh and Yaroslav oblasts, Khanty-Mansi and Yamalo-Nenets autonomous okrugs, the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, the city of Sevastopol (March 31st); Crimea, Sevastopl, North Ossetia-Alania, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, Ivanovo, Orenburg (April 1st); Amur, Tyumen, Chukhotka (April 2nd); Oryol, Tula (over 65) (April 3rd). (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524221431/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Russia)" Russia,RUS,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Chechen Republic bans public transport use and walking on streets between 20:00 and 8:00. http://web.archive.org/web/20200522003126/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4311231" Russia,RUS,20200403,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Russia temporarily stops flying back citizens from abroad. http://web.archive.org/web/20200504212533/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez" Russia,RUS,20200403,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Small and medium businesses can delay paying any contracts concluded before April 3rd for 6 months. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200525165123/http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/52/)" Russia,RUS,20200405,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Chechen Republic becomes first region to close off internal borders. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200522004419/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/04/01/russias-chechnya-first-region-to-seal-off-internal-borders-amid-coronavirus-a69832)" Russia,RUS,20200406,C1: School closing,3,0,"6 April School closure (aside from universities) continues through April 12th. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200505213532/https://ria.ru/20200318/1568763110.html Coding remains as 3 targeted geographic binary flag as all levels of education closed in Moscow until April 12 Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200505213244/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-moscow-events/russia-bans-entry-to-foreign-nationals-closes-schools-idUSKBN21329T" Russia,RUS,20200406,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,""" Three regions of Russia — the Irkutsk region, Tomsk region and Krasnoyarsk region — have begun ordering all people arriving from Moscow and St. Petersburg to self-isolate for two weeks in a move to prevent the spread of coronavirus."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200406,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Russia resumes flying back its citizens from abroad. http://web.archive.org/web/20200504212533/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4285154?from=doc_vrez" Russia,RUS,20200406,E1: Income support,0,,"Workers, aged 65+, are eligible to apply for paid sick leave, if they are abiding by self-isolation measures imposed. They are eligible to apply between April 6th and April 30th. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504220153/https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/what-is-done/social-measures/bolnichnye_dlya_rabotnikov_starshe.html)" Russia,RUS,20200406,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Government begins administering tests remotely, in people's homes. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504225607/https://ria.ru/20200406/1569622220.html) Russia's health watchdog Rosdravnadzor has developed an ""express"" coronavirus test that can test at 94% accuracy within 40 minutes, the Industry and Trade Ministry said. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200514122052/https://www.interfax.ru/russia/702742) " Russia,RUS,20200408,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Putin makes speech to regional governors, but in all media channels this is treated as another speech to the public. Putin unveils concrete emergency financial aid for healthcare. Each regional governor also updates on their respective situation. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505222131/http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/63176)" Russia,RUS,20200408,H2: Testing policy,3,,"As of April 8th, general testing is available, but an individual not showing symptoms has to pay for a test to be administered. Testing is absolutely required in 6 cases: those who have recently returned from abroad and show signs of a cold; those who were in contact with a coronavirus carrier; who are sick with a diagnosis of pneumonia; individuals aged 65+ with symptoms of a respiratory infection; essential workers with cold / flu symptoms. (http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.vedomosti.ru/business/articles/2020/04/26/829009-testirovaniyu-koronavirus)" Russia,RUS,20200409,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Sobyanin banned visits to cemetries aside from funerals (Moscow). (http://web.archive.org/web/20200502134433/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-vremennyi-poryadok-posescheniya-kladbisch)" Russia,RUS,20200409,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Over 1M tests have been administered thusfar. http://web.archive.org/web/20200522005530/https://www.interfax.ru/russia/703289 " Russia,RUS,20200409,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As of 09.04 171,000 individuals are under close observation, as they are suspected for having contracted the virus based on contact tracing. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200505223644/https://www.rbc.ru/society/09/04/2020/5e8eb3ba9a79477bd270a059)" Russia,RUS,20200410,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Between April 13 and 19, a ban is introduced in Moscow on construction works (with the exception of the construction of hospitals, metro facilities and other end-to-end cycle works), as well as short-term car rental services (car sharing) and even taxis (companies without an appropriate license) . Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423164450/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4320148" Russia,RUS,20200410,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Up-to-date information is provided at the specially created Covid-19 website together with the 24-hour hotline: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423170741/https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/" Russia,RUS,20200412,E1: Income support,0,,"Individuals who lost their jobs after March 1st due to the coronavirus will be entitled to receive unemployment benefits. They will be in the amount of 12,130 rubles per month and will be paid from March 30th until December 31st 2020. If both parents lost their jobs, they will receive an additional 3,000 rubles per month per child under 18 years of age. http://web.archive.org/web/20200525111541/http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/34/" Russia,RUS,20200413,C1: School closing,3,0,"13 April- No further general school closure requirements from the Ministry of Education announced after April 12th. Status of school closure depends on measures taken at the regional level. Some regions, like Moscow, which have strict lockdown continue to have full school closure at all levels. It is estimated that around ~80% of schools are fully closed Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200521230452/https://tass.com/society/1134565 . Lockdown in Moscow: http://web.archive.org/web/20200521114648/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4320148 UNESCO data confirms that school closure measures are decided at the local level Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200521230722/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Russia,RUS,20200413,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Moscow implements a pass system to further contain movement of citizens. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200521114648/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4320148)" Russia,RUS,20200413,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Russian Orthodox Church's St. Petersburg diocese has ordered the city's cathedrals to close their Holy Week and Easter services to the public and broadcast services online. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200502111925/http://mitropolia.spb.ru/news/mitropolit/?id=176373)" Russia,RUS,20200415,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Moscow issues pass system for using public transportation. http://web.archive.org/web/20200522002309/https://www.sobyanin.ru/tsifrovye-propuska-osnovnye-pravila" Russia,RUS,20200415,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Murmansk Oblast purchases electronic bracelets that will monitor individuals who are required to quarantine. http://web.archive.org/web/20200501194737/https://novayagazeta.ru/news/2020/04/15/160709-v-murmanskoy-oblasti-na-patsientov-s-podozreniem-na-covid-19-nadenut-elektronnye-braslety" Russia,RUS,20200415,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Moscow police will check to make sure that drivers have required passes that allow them to leave homes. http://web.archive.org/web/20200512013322/https://ria.ru/20200414/1570016851.html" Russia,RUS,20200416,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"May 9th Celebrations cancelled. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504140748/https://www.rbc.ru/society/16/04/2020/5e9874e29a7947f42163078c)" Russia,RUS,20200416,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Yandex sends testing kits to elderly in Moscow. First 100,000 test kits were delivered for free. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200513074455/https://www.interfax.ru/moscow/704522)" Russia,RUS,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There has not been one single command from the central government about restrictions. However, most regions seem to have imposed restrictions on gathering, following Moscow's lead, starting early March." Russia,RUS,20200420,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Russia has administered 2M tests. http://web.archive.org/web/20200524113913/https://daily.afisha.ru/news/36398-v-rossii-proveli-bolshe-2-mln-testov-na-koronavirus/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pod-meditsinskim-nablyudeniem-nahodyatsya-13&utm_content=39046336" Russia,RUS,20200420,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Deputy Prime Minister: ""As of today, one of the highest levels of coverage with testing is noted in Russia. As of this morning, 2.53 million tests had been carried out. This is the second highest result in the world. Such a volume of testing allows us to actively identify asymptomatic forms, which are epidemiologically important."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423171805/http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/63229" Russia,RUS,20200422,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"21 regions have requested digital passes following Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod's lead. http://web.archive.org/web/20200504015321/https://digital.gov.ru/ru/events/39786/" Russia,RUS,20200422,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Yandex is sponsoring the distribution of testing kits to anyone who would like to be tested in Moscow and Moscow Oblast. It plans to do the same for other regions at a later stage as well. http://web.archive.org/web/20200511124839/https://yandex.ru/company/press_releases/2020/2020-04-20" Russia,RUS,20200422,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Authorities in Moscow will start monitoring the movements of all people showing coronavirus symptoms using their cellphone geolocation data. The city was already tracking the movements of confirmed coronavirus patients who are self-isolating at home."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200517194019/https://www.mos.ru/upload/documents/docs/47-YM(4).pdf" Russia,RUS,20200428,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Putin signs decree, which extends the 'non-working week' through May 11th. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504105042/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4333831)" Russia,RUS,20200428,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Putin address public with up-to-date coronavirus information and measures. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504223623/https://www.rbc.ru/politics/28/04/2020/5ea814a89a7947222645d62f)" Russia,RUS,20200429,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Authorities in Russia's western exclave of Kaliningrad will end the region's coronavirus lockdown for most residents starting April 29, Governor Anton Alikhanov said, making it the first Russian region to do so. Nonessential businesses will re-open on April 29 and salons and hairdressers will re-open on May 4. All residents will be required to wear masks and observe social distancing in public."" This ease of restrictions does not apply to individuals 65+. http://web.archive.org/web/20200504054859/https://www.newkaliningrad.ru/news/briefs/community/23614668-v-sredu-v-kaliningradskoy-obasti-vstupaet-v-silu-novyy-rezhim-samoiolyatsii.html" Russia,RUS,20200429,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Russia announces that its borders will remain closed until the situation with coronavirus improves. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200522000607/https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/travel-borders/2020/04/russia-prolongs-closure-border-indefinite-period)" Russia,RUS,20200430,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Muscovites asked to prepare to wear masks when using public spaces after lockdown eases. http://web.archive.org/web/20200523092934/https://360tv.ru/news/mosobl/andrej-vorobev-podmoskove-gotovitsja-vvodit-masochnyj-rezhim/" Russia,RUS,20200501,E1: Income support,1,0,"To maintain the income of citizens who have lost their jobs, the maximum amount of unemployment benefits has been increased to the size of the subsistence minimum - 12,130 rubles. In regions where the regional coefficient is established, the unemployment benefit is increased by the size of the regional coefficient. The minimum unemployment benefit has been increased from 1,500 to 4,500 rubles from May 1 to August 1. Link: http://archive.vn/yG0p6" Russia,RUS,20200504,H2: Testing policy,3,,"To date, Russia has administered 4,300,000 tests (2nd in volume after U.S.) (http://web.archive.org/web/20200504230053/https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/)" Russia,RUS,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/11/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-11-a69117 Russia has closed all sporting and cultural events and most large gatherings in an effort to halt the spread of coronavirus. Starting Thursday, Moscow residents aged 65 and older will be ordered to self-isolate at home. The Immortal Regiment, an annual tradition in which millions of people in Russia parade with portraits of relatives who fought in World War II, will take place in an online video broadcast this year as the coronavirus has canceled Victory Day events." Russia,RUS,20200505,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"To support the regions, it was decided to adjust the schedule for their payments on budget loans. The decision was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. In 2020, the regions are completely exempted from paying off debt. In 2021–2024 they will pay 5% of the debt annually, in 2025–2029 they will pay the balance in equal parts with the possibility of early repayment. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519085349/http://government.ru/news/39628/" Russia,RUS,20200507,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Moscow's coronavirus lockdown has been extended until May 31, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. Starting May 12, Moscow residents will be required to wear face masks and gloves in all public places and transport, Sobyanin said."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200524214353/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-resheniya-07-05-2020" Russia,RUS,20200511,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Large public events remain banned and people must still follow ""strict sanitation demands"", but it is in everyone's interest for the economy ""to return to normal quickly"", he said, adding that construction and farming should be among the first industries to restart."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200521234804/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52620015) According to the address of the President Putin on the coronavirus update, prohibition on mass events is extended: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519082414/https://www.rbc.ru/society/11/05/2020/5eb9615e9a794774be6aa275" Russia,RUS,20200511,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Russia's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, has extended its coronvirus lockdown until May 31 and will require its residents to wear face masks and gloves in public starting May 12."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200523233522/https://www.gov.spb.ru/press/governor/188430/)" Russia,RUS,20200511,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""Coronavirus testing has increased many times over. We performed 2,500 tests in early March. The current figure is some 170,000 a day. This is one of the highest figures in the world."" - President Putin. It is planned by mid-May to double the number of tests conducted on COVID-19 (up to 300 thousand per day). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519082414/https://www.rbc.ru/society/11/05/2020/5eb9615e9a794774be6aa275" Russia,RUS,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Starting May 12th, there is an ease on working restrictions (http://web.archive.org/web/20200521232328/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/21/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-21-a69117). The degree of ease varies depending on region. In Moscow, for example, companies involved in industry and construction will be able to return to work despite the continued lockdown through May 31st. According to President Putin: ""The period of non-working days is over, but this does not mean the end of the fight against the epidemic"". The regime has been in force since March 30 and assumed the preservation of wages for employees. However, whether these wages were sustained in reality is highly unclear (the government did not provide subsidies to corporations to guarantee the continuous payment of wages) The heads of regions retain the right to limit and suspend the work of enterprises if all sanitary requirements cannot be observed there. At the same time, employees should receive a salary. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519082414/https://www.rbc.ru/society/11/05/2020/5eb9615e9a794774be6aa275" Russia,RUS,20200512,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"'Non-work' week officially ends. No single command about gathering restrictions, but Putin announces that large gatherings are still banned across the nation. Most regions seemed to have adopted more stringent requirements following Moscow's lead. Regions in full lockdown (e.g. Moscow, Moscow Oblast, St. Petersburg) continue having very strict restrictions. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200522000140/https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/05/11/853938521/russia-eases-restrictions-as-coronavirus-cases-continue-to-rise)" Russia,RUS,20200512,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Residents of Moscow are required to wear masks when using public transport. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200522002515/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/21/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-21-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200512,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Non-working week officially ends. Rospotrebnadzor issues recommendations to subjects of Federation about easing lockdown measures over coming weeks. Recommendations include: - In first stage of easing, people will be allowed to take short walks outside and a number of nonconsumer businesses will reopen. - In the second phase of easing, some consumer-facing businesses will be allowed to reopen. In addition, several educational workplaces will also reopen. - In the third phase, consumer businesses and service providers will be allowed to resume operation. At all times employees must wear PPE. http://web.archive.org/web/20200525103739/http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/85/" Russia,RUS,20200512,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""All persons of the immediate circle (first contact) and those with whom an infected person spoke remotely or for a short time (persons of the second contact) are examined. Every day, the number of contact people who are under medical supervision is growing."" - from the briefing of the Head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519083850/http://government.ru/news/39670/" Russia,RUS,20200512,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"For example, Moscow had a mandatory mask policy in place from May 12, when it began easing a lockdown aimed at stemming the spread of the epidemic. See: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-04/moscow-cracks-down-on-mask-avoiders-amid-rise-in-covid-19-cases [accessed 12 October 2020, webpage 4 August 2020, web archive unavailable]" Russia,RUS,20200514,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Soft loans provided for businesses in agricultural sector. http://web.archive.org/web/20200524082951/http://government.ru/docs/39692/" Russia,RUS,20200514,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Clinics in Moscow, the epicenter of Russia's coronavirus epidemic, will begin mass random testing of residents for coronavirus antibodies on Friday, the mayor said. The free and voluntary testing will ""show the real picture"" of the epidemic's stage, since many people may have had the virus without knowing it, Sergei Sobyanin told state television. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200524214353/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/05/24/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-may-24-a69117)" Russia,RUS,20200515,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Yandex ends its free testing program, having only delivered 20,000 free tests. http://web.archive.org/web/20200519013938/https://help.yandex.ru/covid19-test" Russia,RUS,20200516,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Government will allocate an additional 12B rubles in their annual budget to support microfinance organizations across subjects of Federation. http://web.archive.org/web/20200525163859/http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/108/ Rent payments are delayed for government, municipal and private property (excluding personal homes). http://web.archive.org/web/20200525164419/http://government.ru/support_measures/measure/89/" Russia,RUS,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"27 of 85 regions in Russia are prepared to ease their lockdown measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200522062054/https://www.interfax.ru/russia/709125" Russia,RUS,20200518,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Landlords will be able to receive a deferral of payment of certain taxes and advance payments on them. This decision was approved by the Government. The support measure is available to those who have provided the premises user with a rent deferral. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519074835/http://government.ru/news/39710/" Russia,RUS,20200519,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"St. Peterburg bans residents from attending funerals. http://web.archive.org/web/20200519052531/https://www.fontanka.ru/2020/05/18/69266044/" Russia,RUS,20200520,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Russia's borders remain closed." Russia,RUS,20200522,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Muscovites, who defy quarantine orders, will be made to do 100 hours owrth of community service at hospitals. http://web.archive.org/web/20200524043259/https://ria.ru/20200522/1571840373.html" Russia,RUS,20200525,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"A website with all information about the coronavirus. Most important information is in the form of infographics, which makes it easy for the population to understand. http://web.archive.org/web/20200525171300/https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/" Russia,RUS,20200529,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Activities in the field of mass media and print production are included in the list of sectors of the Russian economy that are most affected by the deterioration of the situation due to the spread of a new coronavirus infection. This decision was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Publishers of books, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, television and radio stations, network publications, news agencies will be able to take the support measures provided by the state for representatives of affected industries. The list also includes activities related to printing newspapers. At the same time, the media industry was in a difficult situation: revenue from the sale of books, the press, from subscription is reduced, and advertising revenue is reduced. Small companies and organizations in the regions are particularly affected. Most of them relate to small and medium-sized businesses. The Government received numerous appeals from citizens, associations, as well as public authorities with a request to additionally support industry representatives. Among the support measures that Russian media will be able to use include a six-month deferral of all taxes (except VAT), as well as rental payments when using real estate owned by state, municipal or private property, interest-free loans for urgent needs and salaries, soft loans at a rate of 2% for any purpose, a moratorium on bankruptcy, conducting scheduled and unscheduled inspections. In addition, representatives of small and medium-sized businesses from the affected sectors are provided with a deferral of payment of insurance premiums (and halving their size if the wages of workers are higher than 1 minimum wage), restructuring of payments formed during the period of granting a deferral of tax and insurance contributions for a period for one year monthly in equal installments. They also have direct financial support in the form of subsidies (grants), which can be spent on salaries, payment of debts for utilities. Funds are provided at the rate of 1 minimum wage for each employee. Companies that, due to various circumstances, have technical debts on taxes and insurance premiums, can apply for a subsidy if the sum of such debts does not exceed 3 thousand rubles. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608214408/http://government.ru/news/39783/" Russia,RUS,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin set a schedule for walks in the city. According to the statement, from June 1, all Muscovites, except those infected with coronavirus, and those who need to observe the ""self-isolation regime"" will be able to go out. Sobyanin said that you can play sports on the street daily without restrictions, but only until 9 in the morning. Muscovites are also allowed to walk no more than three times a week - twice on weekdays and once on weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608215741/https://zona.media/news/2020/05/27/walk" Russia,RUS,20200608,C1: School closing,3,0,"""All students - both the ninth and eleventh grades - will receive a certificate without passing exams. And those of them who want to continue their education in secondary professional educational organizations will be enrolled in them according to the results of the certificate. Graduates who want to graduate will be able to pass the exam. This is going to do more than 736 thousand students. A mock exam will be held on June 29 and 30. We will check, without the participation of children, how technically the system is debugged. The main examination period will be from July 3 to 23. Two more days - July 24 and 25 - are reserved for children who, for example, have two exams on the same day. In addition, students who, for good reason, will not be able to pass the exam in July, will have the opportunity to pass exams in August. Such flexible deadlines were provided so that the regions could prepare as thoroughly as possible"" - Prime Minister. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213918/http://government.ru/news/39839/" Russia,RUS,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Pass control in Moscow will be canceled since June 9, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on air of Moscow 24. From the same day, hairdressing and veterinary clinics will be able to open, restrictions on the operation of car sharing will be lifted. Muscovites will be able to go to cemeteries again. From June 16, museums, exhibition halls, zoos, summer verandas will open. Cafes and restaurants, as well as fitness clubs and kindergartens will resume work from June 23. From the same day, street shops, swings and exercise machines will be available. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608144144/https://zona.media/news/2020/06/08/krntnvs" Russia,RUS,20200608,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The restrictions on exit from Russia and entry into the country introduced due to the spread of a new coronavirus infection have been relaxed. Such an order was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Russian citizens will be able to leave the country to visit close relatives living abroad and those who are in need of care. Such a right will also be for those who go abroad for treatment, as well as for work or study. Foreign citizens will be able to enter the country subject to similar conditions: if they are going to undergo treatment at Russian medical organizations or to take care of sick close relatives. As Mikhail Mishustin specified at a meeting of the Presidium of the Coordinating Council to Combat the Spread of the New Coronavirus Infection on June 8, the decision to amend the current regime of entry and exit restrictions was made following consideration of citizens' applications received by the Government. Link: http://archive.vn/4DQOS" Russia,RUS,20200608,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In total, almost 12.5 million tests were completed. In Russia, 40 different test systems have already been registered, more than half of them being of a domestic production. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213918/http://government.ru/news/39839/" Russia,RUS,20200608,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In total, almost 12.5 million tests were completed. In Russia, 40 different test systems have already been registered, more than half of them being of a domestic production. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608213918/http://government.ru/news/39839/" Russia,RUS,20200609,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Self-isolation rules, QR code permits for private and public transport and scheduled walks were canceled on June 9th https://web.archive.org/web/20200619200331/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/06/08/which-coronavirus-restrictions-is-moscow-lifting-a70514" Russia,RUS,20200609,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Self-isolation rules, QR code permits for private and public transport and scheduled walks were canceled on June 9th https://web.archive.org/web/20200619200331/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/06/08/which-coronavirus-restrictions-is-moscow-lifting-a70514" Russia,RUS,20200623,C1: School closing,2,0,"23 June Moscow moves out of one of the strictest lockdowns in the country, and will launch the third stage of lifting restrictions imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus on June 23. Restaurants, gyms and pre-schools are operating again. Stage 3 lifting restriction means that across the country preschools are able to reopen. Unable to find evidence showing that full lockdowns still in place in other regions (Moscow’s strict lockdown seems to feature most prominently in the media) so coded as ‘require closing for some sectors’. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200624101856/https://tass.com/society/1170515 UNESCO Education Response Tracker shows on 23 June 2020 that Russian Federation has localised school closures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624062013/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse Universities are recruiting new applicants remotely online, suggesting they are still closed. http://archive.vn/hrZQm Moscow on March 5 introduced an alert system to help manage its response to the COVID-19 outbreak: http://archive.vn/uQlIE " Russia,RUS,20200704,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In Moscow, anyone will be able to pass free PCR test for coronavirus from July 16. As the deputy mayor for social development Anastasia Rakova said, now the incidence of coronavirus in Moscow is decreasing and the city authorities have the opportunity to redistribute capacity to other areas. You can take tests in 207 city laboratories. The results of the study will be sent to the electronic patient record within three days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200720235708/https://www.interfax.ru/moscow/717435" Russia,RUS,20200713,C1: School closing,2,0,"As of July 13, nearly all schools and universities in Moscow are allowed to operate. http://archive.fo/hAQwR. The UNESCO school closures map shows that school closures are now localised. http://archive.fo/Fz3MO" Russia,RUS,20200713,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"In Moscow, while the rules on masks were relaxed on July 13, they remained compulsory on public transport, in medical centres and in shops. See: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-04/moscow-cracks-down-on-mask-avoiders-amid-rise-in-covid-19-cases [accessed 12 October 2020, webpage 4 August 2020, web archive unavailable]" Russia,RUS,20200715,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 15 July, all foreign nationals arriving in Russia are asked to provide one of the following (in English or Russian): a medical certificate confirming you have tested negative for COVID-19 on a Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test conducted not more than 3 days before arrival; a medical certificate confirming you have tested positive for the presence of COVID-19 IgG antibodies From 15 July, the Russian government no longer requires all arrivals to the country to remain in quarantine for a period of 14 days if arriving on a regularly scheduled flight. http://archive.fo/D7BPn" Russia,RUS,20200715,H2: Testing policy,3,,"From the Prime Minister's speech: ""We will continue the practice of high volume public testing. Moreover, we will extend the term for granting free test systems to government and municipal medical institutions until May 1, 2021. The relevant Government resolution has been signed. Such diagnostics must be accessible everywhere and to everyone. There must be an opportunity to take a virus and anti-body test at any time and in case of the slightest doubt. If the disease is detected, the treatment must be started as soon as possible. And, early diagnosis is important for all other diseases."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200721000248/http://government.ru/en/news/40023/" Russia,RUS,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"As of July 30, all the regions are in various stages of reopening. For example, while most regions have re-opened restaurants, some have not. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (archive website not working)" Russia,RUS,20200801,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Russian Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin, announced on 24 July that the Russian authorities are planning to ease lockdown restrictions, by resuming some international flights to and from Russia starting from 1 August. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831231200/https://caspiannews.com/news-detail/russia-intends-to-lift-some-restrictions-on-international-flights-in-early-august-2020-7-24-50/" Russia,RUS,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""The Government of the Russian Federation has announced the end of the federal non-working period, which was implemented to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the government has begun gradually lifting restrictions. Individual regions, however, set their own rules regarding self-isolation, opening of businesses, and movement of people, based on conditions in each region. Please check with the local government for current restrictions. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200820224727/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20200811,E1: Income support,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200820221232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20200811,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200820221232/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20200821,C1: School closing,2,0,"Schools are expected to reopen in Russia in September for the start of the academic year. Health protocols will be enforced by the local authorities, including strict time frames for the start of the lessons and mandatory breaks, when classrooms and halls will be ventilated. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831222741/https://ria.ru/20200727/1574983378.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200831222837/https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/special-measures-as-russia-schools-set-to-reopen.html" Russia,RUS,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The U.S embassy on Russia indicates ""some jurisdictions place limitations on large gatherings and mass events"". However, no specific policies were found associated with this indicator. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831224047/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The U.S embassy on Russia indicates ""some jurisdictions place limitations on large gatherings and mass events"". However, no specific policies were found associated with this indicator. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831224047/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20200821,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The U.S embassy on Russia indicates ""Businesses, transportation, and government institutions are largely operating as normal; most restrictions to slow the spread of the virus have been revoked. As a result, products and services are widely available as before the start of the pandemic."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200831224047/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The U.S embassy on Russia indicates ""The city of Moscow has removed nearly all limits on people, businesses, and educational and public institutions. Requirements for self-isolation and digital passes have been withdrawn. Moscow city authorities also no longer require wearing a mask while walking on the street."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200831224047/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The U.S embassy on Russia indicates that there are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel http://web.archive.org/web/20200831224047/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20200821,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 1 August, the Russian authorities lifted restrictions on international flights from a number of countries, including the UK. However, some countries not all individuals are still allowed into Russia according to their nationality. The U.S. Embassy indicates that ""The Russian Government is allowing regular international flights to resume, but only to destinations that have met benchmarks for containing the spread of COVID-19."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200831230024/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia/entry-requirements http://web.archive.org/web/20200831224047/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20200821,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The website of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation includes information on symptoms, signs, general information, answers to questions, among others. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831233640/https://covid19.rosminzdrav.ru/" Russia,RUS,20200821,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing in widely available in Russia, both through government healthcare providers and private clinics. Testing is free at government healthcare providers for those suspected of having coronavirus. In Moscow, residents of Russia who have mandatory medical insurance may schedule a free test at any time at one of 207 government healthcare providers in Moscow that provide testing. Private clinics also provide COVID testing on a fee-basis. http://web.archive.org/web/20200831224047/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20200901,C1: School closing,2,0,"Schools were closed in some locations (Olan-Oude September 9), and more and more schools and universities are transitioning to an online regime. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910154706/https://tayga.info/159196 https://web.archive.org/web/20200910154628/https://octagon.media/novosti/shkoly_i_vuzy_v_rossii_prodolzhayut_uxodit_na_distancionnoe_obuchenie_.html" Russia,RUS,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy found relative to gatherings on the RF's coronavirus official website. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910155610/https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/faq/" Russia,RUS,20200901,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures found relative to closing transports on the RF's coronavirus official website nor in the news, other than masks are mandatory in some cities." Russia,RUS,20200901,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government does not guarantee debt/contract relief. Rather, as they inform ""A citizen who has difficulties with payments on loans or borrowings due to a decrease in income, first of all, should inform his creditors about this and request an option for debt restructuring"". In accordance with the law, citizens can apply for a grace period for payments (credit holidays) if their income in the month preceding the date of application has decreased by at least 30% compared to the average monthly income in 2019. You can also apply for a credit vacation if the size of the loan (loan) taken does not exceed the maximum amount established by the Government of the Russian Federation. -> this measure is only for ""the most needy segments of the population"". Moreover, Russian citizens often complain that the procedure is complex, and it is often impossible for them to provide officials with supporting document. I believe that the E2 indicator should be 1 - Narrow for the entirety of the Corona crisis period. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910160910/https://xn--80aesfpebagmfblc0a.xn--p1ai/faq/?tags=33" Russia,RUS,20200922,C1: School closing,2,0,"Targeted remains, as Moscow mayor now also extended school holidays to curb the spread of the virus. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-moscow/moscow-to-reinstate-tough-measures-if-covid-19-rules-ignored-idUSKBN26M5YT?il=0" Russia,RUS,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Sobyanin (Moscow Mayor) asked employers to send 30% of their staff home, to work from home. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-moscow/moscow-to-reinstate-tough-measures-if-covid-19-rules-ignored-idUSKBN26M5YT?il=0" Russia,RUS,20200922,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No changes reported. " Russia,RUS,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No restrictions found, would expect this to change if cases continue to rise. " Russia,RUS,20200922,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Moscow mayor strongly encouraged anyone vulnerable or those over 65 years old to self-isolate and not leave the home as of now. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/10/01/moscow-orders-remote-work-amid-very-dangerous-coronavirus-spike-a71620" Russia,RUS,20201002,C1: School closing,2,0,"The federal government had announced a three-stage reopening plan giving regional governors discretion on the pace. The second stage will allow schools to open. As of early October 7, 44 regions were in the second stage. See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 12th October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Russia,RUS,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The federal government had announced a three-stage reopening plan giving regional governors discretion on the pace. During the first stage of reopening, people can walk and exercise outdoors, and small shops and service-sector establishments will reopen. The second stage will allow schools and larger shops and service-sector businesses to open. In the third stage, parks, hotels, restaurants, and all shops will reopen. Criteria for lifting restrictions in specific regions include infection rates, the availability of hospital beds, and testing capacity. As of early October 7, 5 regions were in the first stage, 44 in the second and 37 in the third. See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 12th October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Russia,RUS,20201002,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Some jurisdictions place limitations on large gatherings and mass events. See: https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 12th October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 6th October 2020]" Russia,RUS,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Some jurisdictions place limitations on large gatherings and mass events. See: https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 12th October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 6th October 2020]" Russia,RUS,20201002,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Note: There are no curfews in place. See: https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 12th October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 6th October 2020]" Russia,RUS,20201002,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no curfews in place and there are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. See: https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 12th October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 6th October 2020]" Russia,RUS,20201002,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Government of the Russian Federation banned the entry of foreign nationals, with a few exceptions. See: https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 12th October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 6th October 2020]" Russia,RUS,20201002,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"For example, wearing a mask and gloves remains mandatory on public transportation, in stores, or inside any building open to the public. See: https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 12th October 2020, web archive unavailable, webpage last updated 6th October 2020]" Russia,RUS,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"regional system still in place, see above. However: ""Businesses, transportation, and government institutions are largely operating as normal; most restrictions to slow the spread of the virus have been revoked. As a result, products and services are widely available as before the start of the pandemic. "" (US Embassy Website https://web.archive.org/web/20201017035018/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/). This does not seem to account for businesses such as gyms, therefore: 2T " Russia,RUS,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"see above, unclear if this also includes cancelling public events (may flag for further coding). " Russia,RUS,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"see above, no changes. " Russia,RUS,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"it is recommended but not required. " Russia,RUS,20201013,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Russian Government is allowing regular international flights to resume, but only to destinations that have met benchmarks for containing the spread of COVID-19. Limited numbers of flights are available to other locations. Air travel remains erratic and subject to cancellations. Aeroflot continues to have weekly flights from Moscow to New York. In addition, flights from Moscow to Istanbul on Turkish Airways and to London on British Airways have restarted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017035018/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20201013,E1: Income support,1,0,"no changes. " Russia,RUS,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"no changes." Russia,RUS,20201014,C1: School closing,2,0,"Students in grades 6-11, who account for two-thirds of reported infections among children, will continue to attend classes remotely until the end of the month, Sobyanin (Moscow Mayor) said. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/10/14/moscow-schools-to-partially-return-to-classes-to-contain-virus-mayor-a71744" Russia,RUS,20201024,C1: School closing,2,0,"Moscow has extended its requirement for 30% of all businesses' employees to work remotely through Nov. 28, while students from grades 6-11 will continue distance learning through Nov. 8, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223805/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/10/29/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-oct-29-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Moscow has extended its requirement for 30% of all businesses' employees to work remotely through Nov. 28, while students from grades 6-11 will continue distance learning through Nov. 8, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029223805/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/10/29/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-oct-29-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201024,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"no changes recorded" Russia,RUS,20201024,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"no changes recorded " Russia,RUS,20201024,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no changes recorded " Russia,RUS,20201024,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"no changes recorded " Russia,RUS,20201024,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no changes recorded " Russia,RUS,20201024,C8: International travel controls,2,,"no changes recorded " Russia,RUS,20201028,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change in policy found. 'The Russian Government is allowing regular international flights to resume to certain countries, including to Belarus, Cuba, Egypt, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Switzerland, Serbia, South Korea, Tanzania, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates. Limited numbers of flights are available to other locations. Air travel remains erratic and subject to cancellations. Aeroflot continues to have weekly flights from Moscow to New York.' https://archive.vn/3W2ri" Russia,RUS,20201028,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"'On October 28th, the government of the Russian Federation reinstated a requirement to wear masks in crowded public areas, including public transportation, taxis, parking lots, and elevators. This order applies to the entire country.' https://archive.vn/3W2ri" Russia,RUS,20201109,C1: School closing,2,0,"No change in policy found. But stricter measures are expected in certain regions as 'Russia reported a record high of 21,798 new coronavirus infections on' 9 November. https://archive.vn/ANUKO" Russia,RUS,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy found. But stricter measures are expected in certain regions as 'Russia reported a record high of 21,798 new coronavirus infections on' 9 November. https://archive.vn/ANUKO" Russia,RUS,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in policy found. But stricter measures are expected in certain regions as 'Russia reported a record high of 21,798 new coronavirus infections on' 9 November. https://archive.vn/ANUKO" Russia,RUS,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"No change in policy found. But stricter measures are expected in certain regions as 'Russia reported a record high of 21,798 new coronavirus infections on' 9 November. https://archive.vn/ANUKO" Russia,RUS,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"From 28 October, Moscow has extended its requirement for 30% of all businesses' employees to work remotely through Nov. 28. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122203043/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/11/22/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-nov-22-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201110,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No indication of new policies." Russia,RUS,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No indication of changes." Russia,RUS,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on internal movement indicated. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122205355/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20201110,E1: Income support,1,0,"No recent changes indicated. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122211237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No recent changes indicated. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122211237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No indication of change." Russia,RUS,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing in widely available in Russia, both through government healthcare providers and private clinics. Testing is free at government healthcare providers for those suspected of having coronavirus. In Moscow, residents of Russia who have mandatory medical insurance may schedule a free test at any time at one of 207 government healthcare providers in Moscow that provide testing. Private clinics also provide COVID testing on a fee-basis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122205355/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No indication of change." Russia,RUS,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No indication of mask policy changing since 27 October. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122203043/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/11/22/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-nov-22-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201113,C1: School closing,2,0,"These restrictions are imposed from November 13, 2020 and will be in effect for two months - until January 15, 2021. 1. Students of city universities and colleges move to a remote form of education. The Government of Moscow recommends that the founders of federal and private universities and colleges make similar decisions. Transport cards of students transferred to distance learning will be temporarily blocked. 2. Schoolchildren and students who have been transferred to a remote form of study are advised to observe the home regime and to minimize travel around the city. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122202923/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-resheniya-10-11-2020" Russia,RUS,20201113,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"These restrictions are imposed from November 13, 2020 and will be in effect for two months - until January 15, 2021. 5. Mass physical and sporting events with spectators are allowed only with the approval of the Moscow City Sports Department and the Moscow City Directorate. 6. Cultural, exhibition, educational, leisure, entertainment, entertainment and similar events with spectators are temporarily suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122202923/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-resheniya-10-11-2020" Russia,RUS,20201113,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The US Embassy source indicates that most restrictions have been eased and areas are operating normally, Moscow has some limits on gathering, so keeping this code as-is for now. These restrictions are imposed from November 13, 2020 and will be in effect for two months - until January 15, 2021. 5. Mass physical and sporting events with spectators are allowed only with the approval of the Moscow City Sports Department and the Moscow City Directorate. 6. Cultural, exhibition, educational, leisure, entertainment, entertainment and similar events with spectators are temporarily suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122202923/https://www.sobyanin.ru/koronavirus-resheniya-10-11-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201122205355/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The eastern Siberian republic of Buryatia became the first Russian region to impose a second coronavirus lockdown. From November 16 to November 30, 2020, restaurants, cafes, canteens, buffets, bars, eateries and other catering facilities have been suspended, except for takeaway services without citizens visiting the premises of such enterprises, as well as delivering orders. Cinemas, beauty salons, baths and saunas are also closed for two weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122203043/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/11/22/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-nov-22-a69117 https://web.archive.org/web/20201122211741/https://egov-buryatia.ru/press_center/news/detail.php?ID=79386" Russia,RUS,20201116,E1: Income support,1,0,"The Government continues supporting social workers that assist coronavirus patients in hospitals. These are homes for the elderly and other social service institutions where people live permanently. We will send over 2.5 billion roubles for payments to the workers of such homes and hospitals through the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122213333/http://government.ru/en/news/40863/" Russia,RUS,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From at least 17 November, the Government of the Russian Federation banned the entry of foreign nationals, including American citizens, with a few exceptions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122205355/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20201123,C1: School closing,2,0,"For example, in Moscow, schools have transitioned to online learning for higher grades. All universities and colleges in Moscow also now must conduct classes through distance learning. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201130221914/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Restrictions are so far limited and differentiated across regions: 40 regions have stipulated remote work requirements. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201130222220/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Restrictions are so far limited and differentiated across regions: 54 regions have placed a ban on mass gatherings. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201130222220/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Note: In Moscow, wearing a mask and gloves remains mandatory on public transportation. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201130221914/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Also, only one region of 85 has reinstated a sweeping lockdown; restrictions are so far limited and differentiated across regions: 69 regions have self-isolation directives. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130221914/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/; See also https://web.archive.org/web/20201130222220/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20201123,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing in widely available in Russia, both through government healthcare providers and private clinics. Testing is free at government healthcare providers for those suspected of having coronavirus. In Moscow, residents of Russia who have mandatory medical insurance may schedule a free test at any time at one of 207 government healthcare providers in Moscow that provide testing. Private clinics also provide COVID testing on a fee-basis. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201130221914/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Russia,RUS,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"There is a requirement to wear masks in crowded public areas, including public transportation, taxis, parking lots, and elevators. This order applies to the entire country. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201130221914/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Russia,RUS,20201201,C1: School closing,2,0,"No change in policy. Some regions require closing of some levels, for example: From 30 November 2020, Universities in Moscow and St. Petersburg will switch students to remote learning until early February to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Science and Higher Education Minister Valery Falkov said Monday. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy: The Government of the Russian Federation banned the entry of foreign nationals, including American citizens, with a few exceptions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201201,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205211537/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205211537/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117 " Russia,RUS,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117 " Russia,RUS,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117 " Russia,RUS,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205204726/https://ru.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205205720/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/05/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-5-a69117 " Russia,RUS,20201204,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"No change in policy, for example: In the City of St. Petersburg, from 4 December, the requirements for any events of more than 50 people will be tightened both indoors and outdoors. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205210845/https://www.gov.spb.ru/press/governor/202461/" Russia,RUS,20201205,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"5 December Russia starts to administer its vaccine Sputnik V in Moscow to workers at high risk of becoming infected at 70 newly opened clinics, marking its first mass vaccination. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207183712/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/5/moscow-starts-mass-covid-19-vaccination-with-its-sputnik-v-shot" Russia,RUS,20201206,C1: School closing,2,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215418/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20201206,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215418/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Russia,RUS,20201206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201206,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035531/http://government.ru/en/news/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"On 7 December, proposal to ban domestic travel: Russia’s health minister Mikhail Murashko proposed reinstating a ban on domestic travel to slow the record-breaking spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the state-run TASS news agency reported Monday. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035900/https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/13/coronavirus-in-russia-the-latest-news-dec-13-a69117" Russia,RUS,20201211,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Statement from 11 December: Mikhail Mishustin: “We are opening the first vaccination stations. In December, the Federation’s constituent entities will receive 480,000 vaccine doses. I would like to ask the regional authorities to see to it that vaccination stations are open during the New Year holidays, between 1 and 10 January, so that anybody who wants to can be vaccinated. [...] I would like to remind everyone that vaccination must be voluntary and absolutely free.” https://web.archive.org/web/20201214035225/http://government.ru/en/news/41092/" Rwanda,RWA,20200121,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Rwandan government hastened safety measures against coronavirus and were consistent in reminding Rwanda citizens to be more vigilant on preventing novel coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430191424/https://www.afro.who.int/news/rwanda-hastens-safety-measures-against-novel-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200430185258/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40 https://web.archive.org/web/20201120191729/https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1516513/coronavirus-rwanda-closes-churches-schools" Rwanda,RWA,20200127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Airport Screening began on January 27th as this bulletin from 06 March states: ""The cumulative number of people screened is 1,400,859 at land borders and 61,209 screened at Kigali International Airport (KIA) from 27th January – March 5th, 2o2o."" See note on January 31 for more details. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201119114107/https://rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/bulletin/2020/weekely%20bulletin%20coronavirus2.pdf" Rwanda,RWA,20200131,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Rwanda has intensified prevention by deploying a team of medics who work 24 hours at the International airport using high-tech equipment to screen all passengers and follow up on their travel history.""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200416215125/https://www.afro.who.int/news/rwanda-hastens-safety-measures-against-novel-coronavirus " Rwanda,RWA,20200211,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Health screenings for coronavirus were reported to have begun at Ports of Entry in Rwanda on 11 February 2020. Health and Safety measures were scaled up with screening occurring at all borders from 22 March 2020, to prevent the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430191424/https://www.afro.who.int/news/rwanda-hastens-safety-measures-against-novel-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200430193209/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/rwanda-steps-up-efforts-to-beat-coronavirus/1774728 https://web.archive.org/web/20200430185258/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40 https://web.archive.org/web/20201120191855/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Rwanda/Content/Detail/Report/56a32804-d525-4cca-9e99-17f14692b376" Rwanda,RWA,20200308,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Rwanda instituted a ban on certain public events in Kigali from 8 March 2020 including all concerts and events such as rallies, exhibitions, and trade shows which were suspended until further notice. A total lockdown was placed on the entire country from 21 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430171912/https://www.rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/guide/announcement%20on%20enhanced%20COVID-19%20prevention%20measures.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200430171912/https://www.rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/guide/announcement%20on%20enhanced%20COVID-19%20prevention%20measures.pdf" Rwanda,RWA,20200308,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"An order on March 8th banned all public gatherings in Kigali. http://archive.fo/wip/zCVYB" Rwanda,RWA,20200308,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Rwanda confirmed its first case of coronavirus, an Indian citizen who arrived in the East African nation from Mumbai on March 8, according to the Health Ministry. Since then the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that the tracing of all contacts in Rwanda has been conducted for further management. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430194341/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-rwanda/rwanda-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-health-ministry-idUKKBN2110G0 https://web.archive.org/web/20200430194919/https://www.afro.who.int/countries/842/news?page=3 " Rwanda,RWA,20200314,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Following assessment by the Ministry of Health, the following measures shall be observed for an initial period of two weeks in order to further strengthen the country’s ability to mitigate the risk of COVID19 coronavirus transmission: ""Employees should be permitted to work from home wherever possible, in consultation with their employers.""; http://web.archive.org/web/20201109164316/https://www.rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/annoucement/GoR-MOH%20statement%20final.pdf" Rwanda,RWA,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Rwanda Ministry of Health issued a statement that all ""Schools and higher education institutions (both public and private) shall close on Monday, March 16, 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200425235031/https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1516513/coronavirus-rwanda-closes-churches-schools" Rwanda,RWA,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"18/03 announced National Bank of Rwanda announced easing of loan repayment conditions for borrowers affected by the Covid-19: banks are exceptionally allowed to restructure outstanding loans of borrowers temporarily facing cash flow challenges due to Covid-19: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507084813/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/east-africa/2020/03/23/central-bank-of-rwanda-takes-measures-to-mitigate-the-economic-impact-of-covid-19/ The Rwandan Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has announced a series of tax exemptions as part of efforts to support different sectors of the economy to recover from the effects of COVID 19 pandemic. Pay As You Earn (PAYE) will be waived for a period of six months from April to September for teachers in private schools earning up to 150,000 Rwandan francs net salary (about 161 U.S. dollars), a statement issued by the ministry said. The waiver will also apply for a period of three months from April to June for employees of companies operating in the tourism and hotel sector who earn up to 150,000 Rwandan francs net salary, the statement said. PAYE waiver lasts till September for teachers, and till June for everyone else. The government also exempted masks made in Rwanda to prevent COVID-19 spread from paying Value Added Tax (VAT). https://web.archive.org/web/20200825035927/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/10/c_139045597.htm" Rwanda,RWA,20200320,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Additional containment measures are in place nationwide as of Friday. All schools, places of worship, and large gatherings are temporarily suspended."" http://archive.fo/G32Q5" Rwanda,RWA,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""All unnecessary movements outside the home have been banned for an initial two weeks except for essential services such as health care and shopping for groceries."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200608132852/https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-rwanda-imposes-africas-first-lockdown/a-52878787] [https://web.archive.org/web/20200608133038/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1241412264193937412?s=20]" Rwanda,RWA,20200321,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Rwanda instituted a ban on certain public events in Kigali from 8 March 2020 including all concerts and events such as rallies, exhibitions, and trade shows which were suspended until further notice. A total lockdown was placed on the entire country from 21 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430171912/https://www.rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/guide/announcement%20on%20enhanced%20COVID-19%20prevention%20measures.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200430171912/https://www.rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/guide/announcement%20on%20enhanced%20COVID-19%20prevention%20measures.pdf" Rwanda,RWA,20200321,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""All unnecessary movements outside the home have been banned for an initial two weeks except for essential services such as health care and shopping for groceries. Motos are not permitted to carry passengers. Other public transport within cities will only operate for essential movement, with all passengers one meter apart."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200608132852/https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-rwanda-imposes-africas-first-lockdown/a-52878787] [https://web.archive.org/web/20200608133038/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1241412264193937412?s=20]" Rwanda,RWA,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"All members of the public are to remain at home unless they are essential workers, or need to get essential items. http://archive.fo/wip/3F6yT" Rwanda,RWA,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Travel between different cities and districts of the country is not permitted, except for medical reasons or essential services."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200608132852/https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-rwanda-imposes-africas-first-lockdown/a-52878787] [https://web.archive.org/web/20200608133038/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1241412264193937412?s=20]" Rwanda,RWA,20200321,C8: International travel controls,4,,"RWANDA - published 22.04.2020 1. Flights to Kigali International Airport (KGL) are suspended. 2. Nationals and residents of Rwanda will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine at designated locations. ""Effective immediately and valid for an initial two-week period, the country's borders are closed to foreign nationals. Returning Rwandans will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine period in designated locations. The border closure does not apply to cargo."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608140528/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325536/rwanda-authorities-close-borders-as-of-march-21-update-3" Rwanda,RWA,20200321,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing available to all but limited in terms of number and cost https://web.archive.org/web/20201101114219/https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/africasource/rwandas-successes-and-challenges-in-response-to-covid-19/ Scaled up over the following period until truly comprehensive (see later dates) Health screenings for coronavirus were reported to have begun at Ports of Entry in Rwanda on 11 February 2020. Health and Safety measures were scaled up with screening occurring at all borders from 22 March 2020, to prevent the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430191424/https://www.afro.who.int/news/rwanda-hastens-safety-measures-against-novel-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200430193209/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/rwanda-steps-up-efforts-to-beat-coronavirus/1774728 https://web.archive.org/web/20200430185258/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40 https://web.archive.org/web/20201120191855/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Rwanda/Content/Detail/Report/56a32804-d525-4cca-9e99-17f14692b376 https://web.archive.org/web/20201120193308/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40&no_cache=1&tx_drblob_pi1%5BdownloadUid%5D=779" Rwanda,RWA,20200426,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The Rwandan government ordered Africa's first lockdown effective, 21 March 2020, following the cancellation of all public gatherings in Kigali and school closures across the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425235031/https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1516513/coronavirus-rwanda-closes-churches-schools https://web.archive.org/web/20200430185258/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40 " Rwanda,RWA,20200426,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Rwandan government initially banned public gatherings in Kigali only from 8 March 2020. This was later extended to a national lockdown and closure of its borders from 21 March 2020 onwards. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430172823/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321106/rwanda-public-gatherings-banned-in-kigali-due-to-coronavirus-march-8 https://web.archive.org/web/20200430185258/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40 " Rwanda,RWA,20200430,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks has become mandatory in public since 30 April. Strangely, there is no mention of masks in the Statement on Cabinet Resolutions issued before 30 April... https://archive.vn/FvP7O" Rwanda,RWA,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140131/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://web.archive.org/web/20200510135926/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda Public and private businesses will resume with essential staff not exceeding 50% of all employees. Employers will provide masks for all employees while at work. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140131/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi " Rwanda,RWA,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140131/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://web.archive.org/web/20200510135926/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda Public and private businesses will resume with essential staff not exceeding 50% of all employees. Employers will provide masks for all employees while at work. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140131/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi " Rwanda,RWA,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. Weddings are not allowed. All places of worship will remain closed. Unnecessary movements are strongly discouraged. However, people can visit their loved ones while maintaining strict hygiene measures so as not to contaminate each other, especially those at higher risk. Movement out of homes is permitted, including individual exercise (walking or jogging) before 8pm. However, it is not permitted to exercise or gather in groups. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140131/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://web.archive.org/web/20200510135926/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda " Rwanda,RWA,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Weddings are not allowed. All places of worship will remain closed. Unnecessary movements are strongly discouraged. However, people can visit their loved ones while maintaining strict hygiene measures so as not to contaminate each other, especially those at higher risk. Movement out of homes is permitted, including individual exercise (walking or jogging) before 8pm. However, it is not permitted to exercise or gather in groups. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140131/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://web.archive.org/web/20200510135926/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda" Rwanda,RWA,20200504,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Rwandan government announced public transport will be operational, with strict hygiene measures such as mandatory masks, handwashing, as well as appropriate physical distancing between passengers. The use of moto taxis is not permitted for passengers. However motos carrying goods and doing delivery services are allowed to operate. Public and private transport between different provinces and the City of Kigali is not permitted. 4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140131/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://web.archive.org/web/20200510135926/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda Public and private businesses will resume with essential staff not exceeding 50% of all employees. Employers will provide masks for all employees while at work. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140131/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi " Rwanda,RWA,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. Weddings are not allowed. All places of worship will remain closed. Unnecessary movements are strongly discouraged. However, people can visit their loved ones while maintaining strict hygiene measures so as not to contaminate each other, especially those at higher risk. Movement out of homes is permitted, including individual exercise (walking or jogging) before 8pm. However, it is not permitted to exercise or gather in groups. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140131/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://web.archive.org/web/20200510135926/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda" Rwanda,RWA,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Visiting relatives in another province/city is still prohibited. Public and private transport between different provinces and city of Kigali remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522081845/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi " Rwanda,RWA,20200504,C8: International travel controls,4,,"4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. Weddings are not allowed. All places of worship will remain closed. Unnecessary movements are strongly discouraged. However, people can visit their loved ones while maintaining strict hygiene measures so as not to contaminate each other, especially those at higher risk. Movement out of homes is permitted, including individual exercise (walking or jogging) before 8pm. However, it is not permitted to exercise or gather in groups. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510140131/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://web.archive.org/web/20200510135926/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda" Rwanda,RWA,20200510,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and other educational institutions remain closed despite the previous easing of the lockdown: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522080045/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Rwanda,RWA,20200510,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Markets have been opened for essential vendors not exceeding 50% of registered traders. Hair salons have opened but will have to apply strict hygiene measures, including appropriate physical distancing. All accommodation establishments, restaurants and cafes with valid tourism operating license or occupational permit from districts or City of Kigali, have reopened. Home delivery of food and beverages from restaurants can continue to operate. Employers must provide staff with masks, which they are to wear at all times while on duty and in public places. Clients not wearing masks must not be admitted into the premises. Hospitality facilities will be open from 6am to 7pm. In-house guests may receive room services beyond 7pm, as long as staff providing these services are resident within the hotels. Restaurants operating within a hotel must also close by 7pm. All bars, gyms and other recreational facilities remain closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522081845/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi" Rwanda,RWA,20200510,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is now operational, with strict hygiene measures such as mandatory masks, handwashing, as well as appropriate physical distancing between passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522081845/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi Service providers are required to clearly indicate with the use of signs, permitted passenger seats on buses. All passengers should adhere to the new rules. Link: " Rwanda,RWA,20200510,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Visiting relatives in another province/city is still prohibited. Public and private transport between different provinces and city of Kigali remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522081845/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi" Rwanda,RWA,20200510,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All land borders are closed, except to returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522080816/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda" Rwanda,RWA,20200518,C1: School closing,3,1,"An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. - Schools will remain closed until September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522084045/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223" Rwanda,RWA,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. Public and private businesses will continue with essential staff while other employees continue working from home. All bars will remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522084045/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223" Rwanda,RWA,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. Mass gatherings in public spaces and homes are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522084045/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522084045/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223" Rwanda,RWA,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. 1. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. - Funeral gatherings should not exceed 30 persons. - Civil marriage ceremonies will resume but should not exceed 15 persons. Other related ceremonies including church services and receptions are not permitted. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522084045/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223" Rwanda,RWA,20200518,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public and private transport will continue within the same province however transport between different provinces and city of Kigali remain closed. This shall resume on June 1st 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522084045/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223" Rwanda,RWA,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"18/05 The Government of Rwanda reviewed the lockdown measures in place. Movements are prohibited from 9AM to 5AM. Individual sporting activity in open spaces is permitted however gyms shall remain closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522083504/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1262467518981115906 " Rwanda,RWA,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The Government of Rwanda reviewed the lockdown measures in place. Movements are prohibited from 9AM to 5AM. Individual sporting activity in open spaces is permitted however gyms shall remain closed. Public and private transport will continue within the same province however transport between different provinces and city of Kigali remain closed. This shall resume on June 1st 2020. Motos are not permitted to carry passengers, but may carry goods and continue to offer delivery services. Regular moto services shall resume on June 1st 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200522083504/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1262467518981115906" Rwanda,RWA,20200518,C8: International travel controls,4,,"An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. Borders will remain closed, except for goods and cargo, as well as returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. All returnees will be subjected to mandatory quarantine in accordance with existing health guidelines at their own cost. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522084045/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223" Rwanda,RWA,20200518,H2: Testing policy,3,,"An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. - Mass screening and testing for COVID-19 will continue nationwide. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522084045/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223" Rwanda,RWA,20200518,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. - Mass screening and testing for COVID-19 will continue nationwide. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522084045/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223" Rwanda,RWA,20200531,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"After reassessment, transportation between provinces and the City of Kigali, as well as passenger moto services, will remain closed until further notice in the interest of public health. Further Covid-19 measures will be announced by Cabinet on Tuesday 2 June. Link: https://web.archive.org/save/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267207894430298115" Rwanda,RWA,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools will remain closed until Sep 2020. /web/20200623020730/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128" Rwanda,RWA,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Public and private businesses can reopen with essential staff, and others working from home. Bars and gyms are still closed throughout this period. web.archive.org/web/20200717033949/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628 web.archive.org/web/20200623020730/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128 web.archive.org/web/web/20200623012931/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170" Rwanda,RWA,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mass gatherings in public spaces and homes are prohibited. We infer that public events are therefore cancelled. /web/20200623020730/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128" Rwanda,RWA,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Funeral gatherings should not exceed 30 and civil marriage ceremonies should not exceed 15 people. /web/20200623020730/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128" Rwanda,RWA,20200602,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public and private transport will continue between all provinces except between Rusizi and Rubavu. Transport of goods will continue across all places. /web/20200623020730/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128" Rwanda,RWA,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"02/06 Movements are prohibited between 9 PM to 5 AM. Non contact sports are permitted although gyms are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623020730/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128 " Rwanda,RWA,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Motos are permitted to carrying passengers except between provinces of Rusizi and Rubavu. /web/20200623020730/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128" Rwanda,RWA,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed, except to Rwandan citizens who will be subjected to mandatory quarantine upon arrival. /web/20200623020730/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128" Rwanda,RWA,20200616,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools will remain closed until Sep 2020. /web/20200623012931/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170" Rwanda,RWA,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mass gathering in public places and at home are prohibited. Gaming activites are prohibited. Thus it is inferred that public events stand cancelled (see C4 notes for further details.) /web/20200623012931/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170" Rwanda,RWA,20200616,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Religious weddings, burials and funeral gatherings should not exceed more than 30 people. Civil marriage ceremonies should not exceed 15 people. /web/20200623012931/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170" Rwanda,RWA,20200616,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public and private transport between provinces shall continue except between Rusizi and Rubavi provinces (only goods and cargo allowed). /web/20200623012931/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170 " Rwanda,RWA,20200616,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"16/06 Movements are prohibited between 9 PM to 5 AM. https://web.archive.org/web/20200623012931/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170 " Rwanda,RWA,20200616,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Domestic and international tourism for visitors travelling on chartered flights will resume. Public and private transport between provinces will also resume. /web/20200623012931/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170" Rwanda,RWA,20200616,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders will remain closed except to Rwandan citizens, who will be subjected to quarantine upon arrival. /web/20200623012931/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170" Rwanda,RWA,20200616,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Mass screening and testing for COVID will continue nationwide. /web/20200623012931/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170" Rwanda,RWA,20200620,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""It costs the government between $50 and $100 to run a single coronavirus test, Nsanzimana says. In order to test thousands a day, Rwanda has started using a process called ""pool testing."" Material from 20-25 nasal swabs are all put into one vial and run through the machine. This allows them to test far more samples at once. If they get a positive result, then all the swabs that went into that initial vial are tested individually to pinpoint the person who's infected."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201120192309/https://text.npr.org/889802561" Rwanda,RWA,20200624,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools will remain closed until Sep 2020. /web/20200623012931/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170" Rwanda,RWA,20200624,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On June 25th Rwanda re-imposed a 15-day lockdown in six villages of the capital Kigali, as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, local media reported on Friday. This came following an analysis carried out by the Health Ministry on COVID-19 in the country, according to The New Times newspaper that cited a Health Ministry statement. The measure taken on Thursday followed a trend of new cases of the virus were detected in the capital Kigali. https://web.archive.org/web/20200707010310/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/rwanda-reinstates-covid-19-lockdown-in-parts-of-capital/1891116" Rwanda,RWA,20200624,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"During the lockdown period, both private and public employees based in the six villages are asked to work from home, while movements between the villages will be banned with the exception of those having health reasons or other considerable situations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200707010310/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/rwanda-reinstates-covid-19-lockdown-in-parts-of-capital/1891116" Rwanda,RWA,20200624,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Reference to limited repatriation flights on US embassy website indicates borders are still largely closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200707012155/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20200703,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Rwanda has today begun random COVID-19 street testing in Kigali City. Dubbed “Drive through COVID-19 testing,” the movement will test over 5000 people with the aim of getting factual information on the status of COVID-19 in Kigali City and amongst people entering Kigali from different provinces to lead to tactical response to the pandemic. “This exercise will be repeated every after two weeks. The outcomes will help in taking proper reactive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic,” says RBC Director General, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana https://web.archive.org/web/20200707020508/https://www.rbc.gov.rw/index.php?id=100&tx_news_pi1%255Bnews%255D=570&tx_news_pi1%255Bday%255D=3&tx_news_pi1%255Bmonth%255D=7&tx_news_pi1%255Byear%255D=2020&cHash=b7763e0c13d9a169d6fa82c26b1d36f8" Rwanda,RWA,20200708,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools to remain closed until September 2020 - policy continued. /web/20200717033949/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628" Rwanda,RWA,20200708,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mass gathering in public places remains banned. Sporting activities are allowed to reopen, but with no spectators. /web/20200717033949/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628" Rwanda,RWA,20200708,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Mass gatherings in both public and private setting is banned. Religious weddings, burials and funeral gatherings should not exceed more than 30 people. Civil marriage ceremonies should not exceed 15 people. /web/20200717033949/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628" Rwanda,RWA,20200708,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Motos are allowed to carry passengers, under appropriate social distancing and strict hygiene. /web/20200717033949/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628" Rwanda,RWA,20200708,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Movement between 9 PM-5 AM is restricted. Movement in previously locked down Rusizi district shall resume, but movement between this region and the outside is controlled. /web/20200717033949/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628 " Rwanda,RWA,20200708,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Movement in previously locked down Rusizi district shall resume, but movement between this region and the outside is restricted. /web/20200717033949/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628" Rwanda,RWA,20200708,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders shall remain closed, except for citizens, goods and cargo. /web/20200717033949/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628" Rwanda,RWA,20200728,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools will only re-open in September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806023022/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569 " Rwanda,RWA,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Public and private businesses will continue with essential workers, while other workers continue working from home. Gyms shall remain prohibited. All bars remain closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806023022/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569 " Rwanda,RWA,20200728,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mass gathering in public spaces and homes are prohibited. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806023022/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569 " Rwanda,RWA,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Civil marriage shall not exceed 15 people, religious ceremony shall not exceed 30 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806023022/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569 " Rwanda,RWA,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"According to the statement on cabinet decisions of July 29th 2020, movements are prohibited from 9p.m. to 5 a.m. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806023022/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569" Rwanda,RWA,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On July 20, the Ministry of Local Governments announced the lockdown of Tetero, Indamutsa, and Intiganda villages in Tetero cell, Muhima sector, Nyarugenge district. The lockdown will last for at least 15 days. The Ministry of Local Governments also announced that the lockdown of Kamabuye, Zuba, and Nyenyeri villages in Kicukiro district will continue. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806024201/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20200728,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Land borders remain closed, except for goods and cargo and returning Rwanda citizents. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806023022/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569 " Rwanda,RWA,20200728,H2: Testing policy,3,,"On July 28, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre started offering voluntary COVID-19 tests on request, including for passengers on arriving and departing flights. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806024201/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20200730,E1: Income support,1,0,"Full IMF statement: As of November 4, 2020 ""Tax deferral and relief measures include the following: (i) suspension of down payments on outstanding tax for amicable settlement, (ii)softening of enforcement for tax arrears collection, (iii) extension of the deadline for filing and paying CIT, (iv) fast-tracking of VAT refunds to SMEs, (v) CIT and PIT payments based on current year transactions, (vi) PIT exemption for private school teachers and tourism and hotel employees earning less than RWF 150,000/month, and (vi) VAT exemption for locally produced masks."" Main impact on indicator is cash transfers to casual workers https://web.archive.org/web/20200904183810/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 PIT exemption for private school teachers and tourism and hotel employees earning less than RWF 150,000/month - as per the update on 10th Sept 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200914124848/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Rwanda,RWA,20200801,C8: International travel controls,4,,"International commercial flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) resumed on August 1 amid the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions. All travelers entering the country are required to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from within 120 hours prior to their departure to the country. Travelers will also be required to enter into temporary quarantine at a government-designated hotel and take a second COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arrival, with onward travel within the country being authorized after confirmation of a negative test result. COVID-19 screening will also be in place for those leaving the country, with travelers displaying symptoms being prevented from boarding their flight and quarantined at an isolation facility until they can take a COVID-19 test. http://web.archive.org/web/20201120183201/https://crisis24.garda.com/insights/news-alerts/h2brfkhyb8gajtpc6/rwanda-covid-19-curfew-hours-reduced-from-october-12-update-16 Note land borders are still closed, hence 4 coded" Rwanda,RWA,20200807,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools to remain closed until Sep 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200815090907/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569/photo/1" Rwanda,RWA,20200814,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools to remain closed to allow for further health assessments and thoroughly prepare for the resumption of in-person classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119122951/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2" Rwanda,RWA,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Public and private sector offices not to exceed 50% capacity, employees to work from home on a rotational basis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119122951/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2" Rwanda,RWA,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mass public gatherings are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119122951/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2" Rwanda,RWA,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Wedding ceremonies not to exceed 15 people. Funerals not to exceed 30 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119122951/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2" Rwanda,RWA,20200814,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"All movements prohibited between 9pm and 5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119122951/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2" Rwanda,RWA,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Movements of goods and people in Rusizi district permitted. Movements between Rusizi and other districts prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119122951/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2" Rwanda,RWA,20200814,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Land borders remain closed except for goods and cargo as well as returning Rwandan citizens and permanent residents. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119122951/https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2" Rwanda,RWA,20200817,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Rwanda temporarily closed two major markets in its capital Kigali from 17 August to at least 24 August due to a spike of infections in that area. http://archive.vn/jzxIm" Rwanda,RWA,20200826,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Public offices and private business (including malls and markets) not to exceed 30% (reduced from 50% 15 days ago) and 50% capacity, respectively; employees to work from home on a rotational basis. https://archive.vn/0lEqr" Rwanda,RWA,20200826,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mass gathering are still prohibited, except with special permission from local authorities, and events must not exceed 30% of venue capacity. https://archive.vn/0lEqr" Rwanda,RWA,20200826,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew was extended by 2 hours: All movements prohibited between 7pm and 5am. https://archive.vn/0lEqr" Rwanda,RWA,20200826,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Public transport between Kigali and other districts prohibited, while the private transport could continue 'in adherence with health guidelines'. Movements between Rusizi district and other districts are still prohibited. https://archive.vn/0lEqr" Rwanda,RWA,20200826,C8: International travel controls,2,,"International tourism was resumed. ‘Tourists must have valid reservations and possess valid negative covid-19 test results’. https://archive.vn/0lEqr Updates from the US embassy give more details: ' (1) Rwanda has resumed international air travel, but its land borders remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and residents; (2) Travelers to Rwanda must present a negative PCR COVID-19 test certificate for a test taken no more than 120 hours before their initial flight; and (3) Upon arrival to Rwanda, visitors will be taken to the designated quarantine hotel of their choice. At the hotel, they will be tested again, at their own expense, for COVID-19. They will be required to quarantine in their hotel room until they receive a negative COVID-19 result, approximately 24 hours after arrival.' https://archive.vn/mXH8f" Rwanda,RWA,20200903,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools across the country remain closed. https://archive.vn/yzs3v" Rwanda,RWA,20200903,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"'Authorities in Rwanda on Thursday [3 September] announced new guidelines stipulating fines for people violating health measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Private businesses using more than 50% of existing employees will be fined 150,000 Rwandan francs (about $155).' https://archive.vn/yzs3v" Rwanda,RWA,20200903,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"'Authorities in Rwanda on Thursday [3 September] announced new guidelines stipulating fines for people violating health measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hosting mass gatherings for events such as birthday parties or bridal and baby showers will lead to a fine of 200,000 Rwandan francs (about $207). People who attend these events will be liable to pay 25,000 Rwandan francs ($25). Places of worship that reopen without permission will be fined 150,000 Rwandan francs (about $155), while those allowed to reopen will have to pay 100,000 Rwandan francs (about $104) if safety rules are breached.' https://archive.vn/yzs3v" Rwanda,RWA,20200903,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"'Authorities in Rwanda on Thursday [3 September] announced new guidelines stipulating fines for people violating health measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. People will be fined 10,000 Rwandan francs (about $10) for not observing social distancing rules or not wearing face masks.' https://archive.vn/yzs3v" Rwanda,RWA,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Hosting mass gatherings for events such as birthday parties or bridal and baby showers will lead to a fine of 200,000 Rwandan francs (about $207)"" - updated on 3rd Sept 2020 https://archive.vn/yzs3v#selection-1013.0-1013.145" Rwanda,RWA,20200904,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport between the capital Kigali and other districts will be suspended. https://archive.vn/yzs3v#selection-1033.112-1033.194" Rwanda,RWA,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A night curfew will be enforced for the next 15 days from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. local time (1700GMT to 0300GMT) - updated on 3rd Sept 2020 https://archive.vn/yzs3v#selection-1033.0-1033.106" Rwanda,RWA,20200904,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Tax deferral and relief measures include the following: (i) suspension of down payments on outstanding tax for amicable settlement, (ii)softening of enforcement for tax arrears collection, (iii) extension of the deadline for filing and paying CIT, (iv) fast-tracking of VAT refunds to SMEs, (v) CIT and PIT payments based on current year transactions, (vi) VAT exemption for locally produced masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914124848/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Rwanda,RWA,20200904,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information made available through various social media outlets for e.g. Twitter etc. https://archive.vn/0lEqr" Rwanda,RWA,20200904,H2: Testing policy,3,,"COVID-19 testing is available upon request by the Rwandan Biomedical Centre. A COVID-19 test costs $50 USD or 47,200 RWF. For more information about obtaining a COVID-19 test in Rwanda, please visit the Rwandan Biomedical Centre’s website. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914130745/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20200904,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"IMF reports on 6th August 2020, on how Rwanda Government has employed technology to achieve successful contact tracing. Infections are being traced through the paperless Open Data Kit application that can be downloaded on a mobile device. Data is collected for analysis by outbreak investigation teams. ""Contact tracing: Infections are being traced through the paperless Open Data Kit application that can be downloaded on a mobile device. Data is collected for analysis by outbreak investigation teams."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201120193529/https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2020/08/06/na080620-rwanda-harnesses-technology-to-fight-covid-19-drive-recovery" Rwanda,RWA,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Office of the PM put out a Statement on Cabinet Resolutions of 26/08/2020. The resolutions included that ""Masks must be worn properly in public at all times."" https://archive.vn/0lEqr ""People will be fined 10,000 Rwandan francs (about $10) for not observing social distancing rules or not wearing face masks."" https://archive.vn/yzs3v#selection-1005.0-1005.123" Rwanda,RWA,20200925,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Cabinet of Rwanda decided on 25 September that 'Schools will resume with a gradual reopening in the coming weeks based on levels of education. A detailed reopening schedule and readiness assessment will be conducted and communicated by the Ministry of Education.' https://archive.vn/EQxdV" Rwanda,RWA,20200925,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The national curfew was shorten from 7pm-5am to 10pm-5am from 25 September. https://archive.vn/EQxdV" Rwanda,RWA,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Public transport between Kigali - the capital city - and other provinces, as well as to and from Rusizi - a river - shall resume.was resumed on 25 September. https://archive.vn/EQxdV" Rwanda,RWA,20200925,H2: Testing policy,3,,"From 25 September, the covid-19 'tests are no longer required for social gathering including weddings with fewer than 30 guests. However, the public is encouraged to take advantage of COVID - 19 voluntary testing facilities as a preventive measure'. Also, 'Participants in meetings and conferences will not require proof of COVID - 19 tests however, event organizers must comply with health guidelines and must not exceed 30% of venue capacity.' https://archive.vn/EQxdV" Rwanda,RWA,20201012,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201120180701/https://www.reb.rw/fileadmin/Announcement/School_calendar_2020.pdf Universities have reopened on 12/10/2020 with phased reopening planned for November for Primary and secondary school with online learning support until this time " Rwanda,RWA,20201012,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""The Rwandan government extended the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions on Monday, October 12, until October 27. However, the nationwide overnight curfew was reduced by two hours from October 12, with the movement restrictions now in effect from 22:00 - 04:00 (local time). As well as the reduced curfew hours, public transport will be allowed to operate at full capacity for seated passengers and at half capacity for standing passengers."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201120183204/https://crisis24.garda.com/insights/news-alerts/h2brfkhyb8gajtpc6/rwanda-covid-19-curfew-hours-reduced-from-october-12-update-16" Rwanda,RWA,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A curfew is in place; movement is prohibited between 10pm and 4am. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026173913/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda/coronavirus" Rwanda,RWA,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Restrictions on public transport between the city of Kigali and other districts, as well as to and from Rusizi, have been lifted. Bicycle taxis (abanyonzi) will resume in permitted areas of operation in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026173913/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda/coronavirus" Rwanda,RWA,20201013,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All arrivals must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 120 hours of departure. You will then be required to quarantine at a designated hotel for 24 hours whilst awaiting results of a second COVID-19 test, conducted on arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125114057/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda" Rwanda,RWA,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Contact tracing: Infections are being traced through the paperless Open Data Kit application that can be downloaded on a mobile device. Data is collected for analysis by outbreak investigation teams."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201120193529/https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2020/08/06/na080620-rwanda-harnesses-technology-to-fight-covid-19-drive-recovery" Rwanda,RWA,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda/coronavirus Masks required in all public places " Rwanda,RWA,20201102,C1: School closing,2,1,"Opening as per the plan: https://web.archive.org/web/20201120180701/https://www.reb.rw/fileadmin/Announcement/School_calendar_2020.pdf Online learning support until opened" Rwanda,RWA,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"1. Are markets open? Markets will open for essential vendors not exceeding 50% of registered traders. 2. How will the 50% registered traders directive work? Traders will be rotated according to their internal market arrangements to ensure continued business activity for all traders. The management of markets with support from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, local government entities and other concerned institutions will establish mechanisms to ensure compliance with the 50% threshold. 3. Will hair salons open? Yes. Hair salons will open but will have to apply strict hygiene measures, including appropriate physical distancing. 4. Will bars, gyms, nightclubs or other recreational facilities open? No. All bars, gyms and other recreational facilities will remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109232213/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Religious ceremonies for burial shall continue with no more than 30 persons. Funeral gatherings should not exceed 30 persons."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109232213/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Religious ceremonies for burial shall continue with no more than 30 persons. Funeral gatherings should not exceed 30 persons."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109232213/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201102,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As of October 13, 2020 ""– Public transport between Kigali and other provinces, including Rusizi, is permitted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109233050/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As of October 13 2020 ""– The Government of Rwanda currently enforces a curfew from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109233050/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20201102,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of October 13 2020 ""– Travelers entering Rwanda, including U.S. citizens, must complete 24 hours of quarantine at one of the Government of Rwanda’s designated hotels while waiting for the results of their COVID-19 test. Travelers are responsible for making a reservation at one of the designated quarantine hotels before their departure for Rwanda. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109233050/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"As of November 4, 2020 ""Tax deferral and relief measures include the following: (i) suspension of down payments on outstanding tax for amicable settlement, (ii)softening of enforcement for tax arrears collection, (iii) extension of the deadline for filing and paying CIT, (iv) fast-tracking of VAT refunds to SMEs, (v) CIT and PIT payments based on current year transactions, (vi) PIT exemption for private school teachers and tourism and hotel employees earning less than RWF 150,000/month, and (vi) VAT exemption for locally produced masks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109233809/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Rwanda,RWA,20201102,H2: Testing policy,3,,"As of October 23, 2020 ""COVID-19 testing is available upon request by the Rwandan Biomedical Centre. A COVID-19 test costs $50 USD or 47,200 RWF. For more information about obtaining a COVID-19 test in Rwanda, please visit the Rwandan Biomedical Centre’s website. Very recent COVID-19 tests are required prior to visiting many of Rwanda’s national parks, including gorilla treks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109233050/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As of August 6, 2020, no policy change per the note by previous coder ""Contact tracing: Infections are being traced through the paperless Open Data Kit application that can be downloaded on a mobile device. Data is collected for analysis by outbreak investigation teams."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201120193529/https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2020/08/06/na080620-rwanda-harnesses-technology-to-fight-covid-19-drive-recovery" Rwanda,RWA,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Masks/face coverings are required in public."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109233050/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/ " Rwanda,RWA,20201105,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Land borders partially reopened with DRC on Nov 5 but ongoing border closure except for goods, cargo and returning Rwandan residents and citizens https://web.archive.org/web/20201117160904/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/rwanda-dr-congo-partially-reopen-border-crossing/2033572#:~:text=KIGALI%2C%20Rwanda,against%20the%20novel%20coronavirus%20pandemic." Rwanda,RWA,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy update" Rwanda,RWA,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy update" Rwanda,RWA,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201026173913/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda/coronavirus Venues limited to 50% capacity Maximum 75 people at weddings" Rwanda,RWA,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A curfew is in place; movement is prohibited between 10pm and 4am. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026173913/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda/coronavirus" Rwanda,RWA,20201110,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy update detected " Rwanda,RWA,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201110,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda/coronavirus Face coverings are required in all public places " Rwanda,RWA,20201117,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy update https://web.archive.org/web/20201124080233/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=2&no_cache=1&tx_drblob_pi1%5BdownloadUid%5D=826" Rwanda,RWA,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy Update https://web.archive.org/web/20201124080233/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=2&no_cache=1&tx_drblob_pi1%5BdownloadUid%5D=826" Rwanda,RWA,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy update" Rwanda,RWA,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201124080233/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=2&no_cache=1&tx_drblob_pi1%5BdownloadUid%5D=826 No policy update" Rwanda,RWA,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy updates detected " Rwanda,RWA,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201124080233/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=2&no_cache=1&tx_drblob_pi1%5BdownloadUid%5D=826 No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201124080233/https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=2&no_cache=1&tx_drblob_pi1%5BdownloadUid%5D=826v No policy update " Rwanda,RWA,20201125,C1: School closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/ Schools are in the process of a phased reopening" Rwanda,RWA,20201125,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Most business have resumed operations, including restaurants, hotels, shops and tourism operations. Bars remain closed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20201125,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Kigali International Airport is open with limited scheduled flights. – Some travelers report difficulties in international travel en route to or departing Rwanda. – Land borders remain closed. – Public transportation, including motorcycle taxis, is available. Social distancing is required on buses, and masks are required. https://web.archive.org/save/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20201125,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"There is a curfew from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM https://web.archive.org/save/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20201125,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There are restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. – Public transport between Kigali and other provinces, including Rusizi, is permitted. – Travelers visiting national parks must test negative for COVID-19 at their own expense. https://web.archive.org/save/https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/" Rwanda,RWA,20201125,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All travellers arriving in Rwanda must be tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure, complete the passenger locator form, and upload the COVID-19 test certificate. Land borders will remain closed, except for goods and cargo, as well as returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/ " Rwanda,RWA,20201125,H7: Vaccination policy,,,"https://institute.global/advisory/covid-19-vaccination-plan-africa" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,C1: School closing,0,,"School is in session, starting in September - note that they do face a teacher shortage as captured in the November update. Government notice of September: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183648/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/#accordion-5311-50 Update in November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214184235/https://www.mineduc.gov.rw/news-detail/mineduc-held-a-press-conference-to-shed-light-on-teachers-placement-and-school-reopening-status Charity children centers are also noted as being open: child development centers in Rwanda have reopened and are welcoming children and youths to return in small groups for classes and activities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183149/https://www.compassion.com/crisis/covid-19/rwanda-covid19.htm" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most businesses, including restaurants, hotels, shops and tourism operations, have reopened. All bars, gyms and other recreational facilities will remain closed. Public and private businesses will continue with essential staff while other employees continue working from home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183149/https://www.compassion.com/crisis/covid-19/rwanda-covid19.htm I can't get the archive to save the + information, but here is the link of what I could save: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183648/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Live bands, karaoke, and all other entertainment activities within hotels, bars and restaurants will remain closed. Night clubs and activities such as sauna, massage, swimming pool, gym, pool games, within hospitality establishments, will also remain closed. For more hospitality guidelines, please visit www.rdb.rw https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183648/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Civil marriage ceremonies will continue but should not exceed 15 persons. Religious marriage ceremonies should not exceed 30 people. Religious ceremonies for burial shall continue with no more than 30 persons. Funeral gatherings should not exceed 30 persons. I can't get the archive to save the + information, but here is the link of what I could save: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183648/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport will be operational, with strict hygiene measures such as mandatory masks, handwashing, as well as appropriate physical distancing between passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183648/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Traders will be rotated according to their internal market arrangements to ensure continued business activity for all traders. The management of markets with support from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, local government entities and other concerned institutions will establish mechanisms to ensure compliance with the 50% threshold. Curfew remains in effect over nighttime hours I can't get the archive to save the + information, but here is the link of what I could save: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183648/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Movement within Rusizi district will continue but movements between Rusizi and other districts (except for good and cargo) remain prohibited. I can't get the archive to save the + information, but here is the link of what I could save: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183648/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Kigali International Airport is open effictive August 1st 2020. All travelers arriving in Rwanda must be tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure, complete the passenger locator form, and upload the COVID-19 test certificate. Land borders will remain closed, except for goods and cargo, as well as returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183648/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,E1: Income support,1,0,"no changes noted" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Example of other relief offered. All charges related to sending and receiving money via digital payment channels have been removed. Any cases related to charging transaction fees for electronic transactions should be reported through 3988. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183149/https://www.compassion.com/crisis/covid-19/rwanda-covid19.htm" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"masks must be worn in public, wash your hands. 1 meter separation https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183648/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"More than a thousand samples collected from different hospitals and entry points across the country are tested for COVID-19 every day. This will continue on a large scale. In some public places, people will also be screened for COVID-19 symptoms including high temperature and other questions collected by a health professional. For more details on new health measures please visit: www.rbc.gov.rw https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183648/https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi/" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"no changes and few mentions" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"face masks must be worn in public and multi-family compounds. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183502/https://reliefweb.int/report/rwanda/update-covid-19-11-december-2020" Rwanda,RWA,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"not avilable, but Ministry of Health notes that they have requested vaccines from AstraZeneca & Moderna https://web.archive.org/web/20201214181652/https://twitter.com/RwandaHealth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Eprofile%3ARwandaHealth Minister @DrDanielNgamije: Rwanda is among 96 countries that have applied to @gavi for COVID-19 vaccine. " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health conducts campaigns that target citizens and residents (in Arabic, English, Hindy, Tagalog, among others) reporting the number of cases and recommending people how to take preventative measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608033137/https://twitter.com/SaudiMOH/status/1244341052196163585" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In February, the Saudi Center for Disease Prevention and control released a comprehensive set of Coronavirus Health Guidelines. The guidelines instruct the public health team or rapid response team to conduct a number of measures for a patient that has the virus, including filling out a contact tracing form (Appendix 3 in the guidelines) https://www.moh.gov.sa/CCC/healthp/regulations/Documents/Coronavirus%20Disease%202019%20Guidelines%20v1.1..pdf" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200305,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The MoH asked anyone symptomatic or who has been to an affected country to call the established service center so they can be tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608033839/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/features/2020/03/05/Think-you-have-coronavirus-in-UAE-Saudi-Arabia-Call-ahead-say-officials https://web.archive.org/web/20200608033934/https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/Ministry/MediaCenter/News/Pages/News-2020-02-29-002.aspx" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200308,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Saudi government locked down and stopped all transport from and to Qatif on March 8th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203855/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/saudi-locks-qatif-coronavirus-surges-gulf-200308142809697.html" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200309,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Ministry of Education determined schools and universities would close to stop the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608023056/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1638606/saudi-arabia" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Saudi Arabia suspended events in wedding halls, rest houses, event venues and in hotels, an official source in the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Friday"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426202621/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2020/03/13/Saudi-Arabia-suspends-events-in-wedding-halls-rest-houses-hotels" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200315,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Saudi Arabia bans all international flights to Saudi Arabia. Gives 72 hours for residents and citizens to return. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608031158/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1641271/saudi-arabia" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Saudi Arabia suspended the attendance of employees at their workplaces in all government agencies except for those in the health, security and military sectors. As for the private sector, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development encouraged companies, private institutions, and charitable societies to reduce the numbers of employees and workers attending workplaces and promote working remotely, taking into consideration the continuity of the basic and sensitive work of the security and health sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427145740/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2020/03/16/Coronavirus-Saudi-Arabia-halts-workplace-attendance-in-most-government-agencies" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Prevent gatherings in public places designated for recreation, such as parks, beaches, resorts, camps, wild parks and the like."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426203222/https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewfullstory.php?lang=en&newsid=2047989" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200321,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.railjournal.com/regions/middle-east/saudi-arabia-to-halt-all-public-transport-for-14-days/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""The curfew will start 7 p.m. local time until 6 a.m. (1600-0300 GMT) for three weeks under a royal decree issued by King Salman."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426211718/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200323-saudi-arabia-imposes-curfew-to-curb-coronavirus/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Ban on movement between 13 provinces in Saudi Arabia https://web.archive.org/web/20200426204006/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-saudi-arabia-imposes-24-hour-curfew-mecca-and-madina" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200403,E1: Income support,2,0,"Saudi Arabia issued a decision to cover 60% of salaries in the private sector https://web.archive.org/web/20200608031550/https://www.arabianbusiness.com/banking-finance/444303-saudi-government-to-cover-60-of-private-sector-salaries-hit-by-covid-19" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200406,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""Saudi Arabia is imposing a 24-hour curfew and lockdown on the cities of Riyadh, Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran and Hofuf and throughout the governorates of Jeddah, Taif, Qatif and Khobar as of Monday night, the Saudi Press Agency reports citing a source from the interior ministry."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200426204618/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2020/04/06/Coronavirus-Saudi-Arabia-imposes-24-hour-curfew-in-several-cities-including-Riyadh.html" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200411,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Eligible people (social insurance beneficiaries, orphans and the disabled) were waived from paying rent for 3 months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200414205607/http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/591775/SAUDI-ARABIA/Social-insurance-beneficiaries-orphans-and-disabled-exempted-from-paying-rent-for-3-months" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200416,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Saudi Arabia’s education ministry announced on Thursday that it will be advancing all students to the next grade and will take the first semester’s results as the results for the second semester, amid government efforts to mitigate the impact of the spread of the coronavirus. (...) Distance learning will continue after the end of the school day on May 7, according to the approved academic calendar."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202010154/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/04/16/Coronavirus-Saudi-Arabia-advances-students-to-next-grade-keeps-1st-semester-results" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200426,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Social gatherings of more than five people are forbidden. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502141932/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-saudi-curfew/saudi-arabia-partially-lifts-curfew-keeps-24-hour-curfew-in-mecca-spa-idUKKCN228015" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200428,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Saudi Arabia recommends wearing face masks based on WHo advice. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831213430/https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/Ministry/MediaCenter/News/Pages/News-2020-04-28-003.aspx" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200430,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Saudi Arabia will also now allow travel into and out of the eastern Qatif province, which it sealed off in March, on Thursday. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502142224/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/04/saudi-arabia-businesses-reopen-coronavirus-lockdown.html " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200503,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"As lockdowns are lifted around the Kingdom, they are maintained for Makkah https://web.archive.org/web/20200608025447/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-saudi-arabia-mecca-most-population-infected" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Some offices return to work in Riyadh, although with staggered schedules and strict health protocols https://web.archive.org/web/20200608023513/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1670761/saudi-arabia" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200518,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Saudi Arabia suspended all schools, universities and educational institutions starting from March 9 until further notice and directed all educational institutions to implement distance learning through online platforms. In early May, the ministry said at least 1.4 million university students across the kingdom were able to take over 223,000 exams remotely. The ministry also announced mid-April that it would advance all students, from kindergarten to high school, to the next grade and take the first semester’s results as the results for the second semester."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201201230623/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/covid-19-saudi-arabia-may-extend-distance-learning-for-2020-2021-school-year-1.71557753" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200523,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Saudi Arabia issues a 24 hour curfew to stop the spread of COVID-19 during the Eid period https://web.archive.org/web/20200604134954/https://www.thenational.ae/world/gcc/eid-goes-online-in-saudi-arabia-as-coronavirus-keeps-people-at-home-1.1024112" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200527,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"the curfew time will be further relaxed in the Kingdom’s regions, except Mecca, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m, in addition to allowing all public sector entities and private sector companies to return to working from their offices under strict precautionary guidelines, and the resumption of domestic flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608030751/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/saudi-arabia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200527,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""The ministry highlighted that the new phase will not include COVID-19 examination inside houses or by visiting residences. Instead, the ministry will provide different outlets and options to conduct the tests. It will establish drive-through centers for testing people inside their cars in several cities while also offering testing services at primary health care centers, and allow citizens and residents to book appointments to collect their own test samples through an online application."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608034049/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1677726/saudi-arabia" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200527,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There are no reports that suggest that the previous contact tracing policy has been changed. In fact, a news report from 29 May seems to suggest that Saudi Arabia even rolled out a contact tracing app (couldn't find a secondary source). https://web.archive.org/web/20200611134054/https://gulfnews.com/world/covid-19-tracing-apps-which-countries-are-doing-what-1.1590776744375" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200530,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On 30 May, face masks become mandatory in public places. Non-compliance is fined with up to SR1,000 ($266). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831214012/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1686821/saudi-arabia" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200531,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Mosques are allowed to reopen; people sent text messages with safety instructions ""The text messages, sent by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, urged worshippers to pray two metres (6.5ft) apart, and to refrain from greeting each other with hugs or handshakes. People were told to carry out their usual washing ritual at home, because washrooms at mosques will remain closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608023813/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-52868291" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200531,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Mosques are allowed to reopen; people sent text messages with safety instructions ""The text messages, sent by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, urged worshippers to pray two metres (6.5ft) apart, and to refrain from greeting each other with hugs or handshakes. People were told to carry out their usual washing ritual at home, because washrooms at mosques will remain closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608023813/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-52868291" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200531,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"During the second phase which started on May 31 and is expected to end on June 20, private sector employees were allowed to go back to offices with minimal staff and strict observance of coronavirus precautionary measures, domestic flights, railways and other public transport were allowed to resume, curfew hours were reduced to 8:00pm to 6:00 am in all regions except Makkah. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624112640/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/sounds-warning-coronavirus-peak-live-updates-200526002031517.html" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200531,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"""From Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 20, movement is permitted in all regions of the Kingdom from 6 AM to 8 PM, with the exception of Jeddah and Mecca."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608030117/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200606,C2: Workplace closing,2,0," According to Al Arabia 5th June,2020 Saudi Arabia will temporarily reimpose some restrictions in the city of Jeddah starting from June 6 until June 20 as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing the Ministry of Interior as saying .Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200613083616/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/06/05/Coronavirus-Saudi-Arabia-halts-all-workplace-attendance-in-Jeddah" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200606,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Though international travel is ban but some special flights are operating to take back citizens of various countries. So it can be assumed that border is not closed but travel is ban. According to Arab news 31st May Over the months, Pakistan has brought back over 15,000 of its nationals who had gone to Saudi Arabia for Umrah but found themselves stranded amid coronavirus lockdowns in the Kingdom. Link :https://web.archive.org/web/20200613100244/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1682661/pakistan" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200608,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"According to Aljazeera 26th May,Most of the restrictions will be eased down from 31st May, 2020. ""According to the government, physical distancing guidelines are still required, while gatherings of more than 50 people will remain banned.However , restrictions in Mecca will remain in place Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200611113620/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/saudi-arabia-curfew-june-21-mecca-200526021532944.html 2: Government reimposed lockdown in Jeddah on 6th June,2020. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200613095256/https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/06/05/Coronavirus-Saudi-Arabia-halts-all-workp" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200621,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools remain closed; however, KSA also started summer break beginning June 11th. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200705154138/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200705154317/https://publicholidays.me/saudi-arabia/school-holidays/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200621,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Saudi Arabia will end a nationwide curfew and lift restrictions on businesses from Sunday morning after three months of lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, state news agency SPA quoted a source in the interior ministry as saying on Saturday. (Source 1) The entire country had been under a partial curfew of between 20:00 and 06:00 since 31 May, while its second largest city, Jeddah, had been under a more strict curfew of between 15:00 and 06:00 since 6 June in response to a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases there. (Source 2) Source 1 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-saudi/saudi-arabia-to-lift-nationwide-curfew-resume-economic-activities-from-sunday-idUSKBN23R0KL Source 2 (not archivable) https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2116403-saudi-arabia-lifts-nationwide-covid19-curfew" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200621,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No mention of public events, but given that gatherings over 50 are still prohibited, I think this should still be coded as a 2G. ""Saudi Arabia has allowed social events — including wedding receptions and other celebrations — to be held from Thursday, with up to 50 people, ensuring guests must wear face masks and abide by the social distancing protocol."" Source https://web.archive.org/web/20200729161532/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-allows-social-events-weddings-with-up-to-50-people-1.1593635688372" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200621,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Saudi Arabia has allowed social events — including wedding receptions and other celebrations — to be held from Thursday, with up to 50 people, ensuring guests must wear face masks and abide by the social distancing protocol."" Source https://web.archive.org/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-allows-social-events-weddings-with-up-to-50-people-1.1593635688372" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200621,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"There are no curfew or movement restrictions in effect; all persons?must adhere to social-distancing regulations and wear masks while in public.? Social gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited.? Violators of public health measures are subject to substantial fines. Limited domestic air travel and regional travel by bus, train, and other means of transportation has resumed, but international air travel remains suspended until further notice and land borders, including the causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, remain closed to passenger traffic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200705160520/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200621,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"There are no curfew or movement restrictions in effect; all persons?must adhere to social-distancing regulations and wear masks while in public.? Social gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited.? Violators of public health measures are subject to substantial fines. https://web.archive.org/web/20200705160520/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200621,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Limited domestic air travel and regional travel by bus, train, and other means of transportation has resumed, but international air travel remains suspended until further notice and land borders, including the causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, remain closed to passenger traffic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200705160520/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200621,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Limited domestic air travel and regional travel by bus, train, and other means of transportation has resumed, but international air travel remains suspended until further notice and land borders, including the causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, remain closed to passenger traffic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200705160520/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200625,E1: Income support,2,0,"Saudi Arabia issued a decision to cover 60% of salaries in the private sector https://web.archive.org/web/20200608031550/https://www.arabianbusiness.com/banking-finance/444303-saudi-government-to-cover-60-of-private-sector-salaries-hit-by-covid-19" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200625,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Eligible people (social insurance beneficiaries, orphans and the disabled) were waived from paying rent for 3 months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200414205607/http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/591775/SAUDI-ARABIA/Social-insurance-beneficiaries-orphans-and-disabled-exempted-from-paying-rent-for-3-months" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200625,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health conducts campaigns that target citizens and residents (in Arabic, English, Hindy, Tagalog, among others) reporting the number of cases and recommending people how to take preventative measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608033137/https://twitter.com/SaudiMOH/status/1244341052196163585" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200625,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""The ministry highlighted that the new phase will not include COVID-19 examination inside houses or by visiting residences. Instead, the ministry will provide different outlets and options to conduct the tests. It will establish drive-through centers for testing people inside their cars in several cities while also offering testing services at primary health care centers, and allow citizens and residents to book appointments to collect their own test samples through an online application."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608034049/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1677726/saudi-arabia" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200625,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There are no reports that suggest that the previous contact tracing policy has been changed. In fact, a news report from 29 May seems to suggest that Saudi Arabia even rolled out a contact tracing app (couldn't find a secondary source). https://web.archive.org/web/20200611134054/https://gulfnews.com/world/covid-19-tracing-apps-which-countries-are-doing-what-1.1590776744375" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200706,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new policy identified for this period." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200706,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new policy identified during this period." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200723,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Umrah, the year-round Islamic pilgrimage, is suspended indefinitely and performing either Hajj or Umrah without proper authorization is a criminal offense. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729193357/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200723,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Social gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited.? https://web.archive.org/web/20200729193357/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200723,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"There are no curfew or movement restrictions in effect; all persons?must adhere to social-distancing regulations and wear masks while in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729193357/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200723,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Saudi Arabia has confirmed that as of July 23, its citizens in Bahrain can now return to the kingdom via the King Fahd Causeway without prior permission."" The causeway had been closed since March 7th. As only Saudi citizens appear to be allowed to cross back to Saudi Arabia I have left it at 4. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729192518/https://gulfbusiness.com/saudi-arabia-to-bahrain-causeway-reopens-from-july-23/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"With Hajj taking place, Saudi authorities initially said only around 1,000 pilgrims residing in the kingdom would be permitted for the hajj, but local media reports say as many as 10,000 will be allowed to take part. Although the US embassy site says there are restrictions on social gatherings of 50 people (https://web.archive.org/web/20200810132047/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/), this is clearly a legal gathering of over 1000 people during Hajj (28 July - 2nd Aug). https://web.archive.org/web/20200729193254/https://www.arabianbusiness.com/culture-society/450209-muslims-begin-downsized-hajj-pilgrimage https://web.archive.org/web/20200731101347/https://www.france24.com/en/20200728-saudi-arabia-gears-up-for-downsized-hajj-rituals-due-to-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200810131855/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53571886" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200729,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"July 19th: Muslims begin (on 19th) downsized hajj pilgrimage. Saudi authorities initially said only around 1,000 pilgrims residing in the kingdom would be permitted for the hajj, but local media reports say as many as 10,000 will be allowed to take part. Some 70 percent of the pilgrims are foreigners residing in the kingdom, while the rest will be Saudi citizens, authorities said. All worshippers were required to be tested for coronavirus before arriving in Makkah and will also have to quarantine after the pilgrimage. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729193254/https://www.arabianbusiness.com/culture-society/450209-muslims-begin-downsized-hajj-pilgrimage" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200730,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools still closed at all levels. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810130416/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200730,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Updated info on home isolation guidelines for those living in a household with someone infected with covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810131402/https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/Ministry/MediaCenter/News/Pages/News-2020-08-07-001.aspx" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200803,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"With Hajj over, the guidelines are still generally at limits of 50 people to a social gathering. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810132047/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200806,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Ministry of Health (MOH) has called upon all citizens and residents to use the 'Taakkad' Centres: “The centers are designated for those who do not show COVID-19 symptoms, or who develop mild symptoms after being in close contact with a confirmed case. The centers provide Molecular Diagnostic Test 'Swab Test' Services, and require a prior appointment through 'Sehaty' App. These centers operate 24/7 in Riyadh and Dammam”, stated MOH. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810133206/https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/Ministry/MediaCenter/News/Pages/News-2020-08-06-001.aspx" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200811,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Domestic air travel and travel within the country by bus, train, and other means of transportation has resumed (...)"" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819124650/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""There are currently no curfew or movement restrictions in effect within the country (...)"" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819124650/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200816,C1: School closing,3,1," ""On August 16, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education decided that all schooling will be virtual for the first seven weeks of the school year. The Ministry will reevaluate in September."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819124650/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200819,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200831210642/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200820,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""International air travel remains suspended until further notice and land borders, including the causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, remain closed to foreign citizen passenger traffic. The Saudi government suspended issuance of tourist and most other categories of visas due to the COVID-19 pandemic."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819124650/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200821,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200831223228/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No stay at home requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810131402/https://www.moh.gov.sa/en/Ministry/MediaCenter/News/Pages/News-2020-08-07-001.aspx" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831223228/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200821,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""The Government of Saudi Arabia requires everyone to wear a face mask in all public venues. Those who fail to comply are subject to a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals (SAR)."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831210642/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200915,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Government of Saudi Arabia announced changes effective September 15 that allow holders of current residence permits (iqamas) with a valid entry/exit visa as well as holders of a valid business or visit visa to enter (including exit and re-enter) Saudi Arabia. However, most land borders remain closed. The Government of Saudi Arabia has announced that the complete lifting of restrictions on entering and exiting the Kingdom and resumption of all means of transport through land, sea and airports will occur after January 1, 2021 and will be announced at least 30 days ahead of the opening. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925062808/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200923,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to lift ban on ‘umrah’ pilgrimage to Mecca The year-round umrah pilgrimage was suspended seven months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic Saudi Arabia will allow visitors from outside the kingdom to perform umrah from November 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001190247/https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3102670/coronavirus-saudi-arabia-lift-ban-umrah-pilgrimage-mecca" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200929,C1: School closing,3,1,"On August 16, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education decided that all schooling will be virtual for the first seven weeks of the school year. The Ministry will reevaluate in October. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925062808/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Most commercial services and activities are currently available, though crowd size is limited to no more than 50. Grocery stores remain well stocked, and malls, shops, and private entities are open, though some may only offer limited services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925062808/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Government of Saudi Arabia requires everyone to wear a face mask in all public venues. Those who fail to comply are subject to a fine of 10,000 Saudi riyals (SAR). https://web.archive.org/web/20200925062808/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201004,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Although public events still appear to be cancelled, the Saudi Government announced the phased resumption of the Umrah beginning Sunday, October 4, 2020, whereby those wishing to make the pilgrimage will have to apply for a permit through a mobile application. The pilgrimage is currently allowed for nationals and will be resumed at 30% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015105327/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201015105400/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201008,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Distance learning will continue at Saudi schools until the end of the first term of the educational year, which concludes in December, Saudi Arabia’s education minister Hamad bin Mohammed Al Shaikh announced via Twitter on Thursday. In August, the minister said public schools would implement distance learning for the first seven weeks of the new term, which started on Aug. 30, as a precaution against coronavirus."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202011907if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-saudi-education-int-idUSKBN26T36B" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change found. " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029234347/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029234347/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029234347/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change of Policy found." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change of policy found." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029234347/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change of policy found." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change of policy found." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change of policy found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029234727/https://covid19.moh.gov.sa/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change of policy found." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change of policy found." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029234347/https://sa.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,C1: School closing,3,1,"On October 8, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education announced that all schooling will be virtual until the end of the first semester. Coding as 3G, per coding interpretation guide: “If in-person teaching is suspended and all instruction is online, this is reported as closed (physically closed).” https://archive.vn/TgWZq#selection-2861.0-2861.14 " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Most commercial services and activities are currently available, though crowd size is limited to no more than 50. Grocery stores remain well stocked, and restaurants, malls, shops, and private entities are open, though some may only offer limited services. https://archive.vn/TgWZq#selection-2855.0-2855.256 All commercial activities are back to normal and public and private sector companies allowed to resume work from office under strict health guidelines https://archive.vn/58NAr#selection-1257.0-1257.150 Cannot find any information about recommended workplace closing or working from home, so coding as 0. " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"While Umrah pilgrimage is allowed for up to 15,000 pilgrims, https://archive.vn/q6J8Q#selection-909.0-909.516 there are restrictions for events otherwise to limit crowd size to 50. https://archive.vn/TgWZq#selection-2855.0-2855.114 " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"there are restrictions for events to limit crowd size to 50. https://archive.vn/TgWZq#selection-2855.0-2855.114 " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Cannot find any government guidance that recommends to people to stay at home, including the source used for the previous 1G coding." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy found." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Somewhat conflicting information, e.g. the US embassy’s website states that the Government has lifted the suspension of entry into the Kingdom, and those authorized to enter may do so via international flight or land border. Travelers arriving from outside Saudi Arabia, including Saudi citizens and residents, will be required to quarantine in their homes for two days https://archive.vn/TgWZq#selection-2967.0-2967.148 However, the Germany embassy’s website states that international flights continue to be banned and the borders are closed for passenger traffic. https://archive.vn/N90ID#selection-1103.0-1103.147 According to a news article about pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, since the first week of November, visitors from specific countries are allowed to enter the kingdom. https://archive.vn/q6J8Q#selection-909.360-909.426 The UK governments foreign travel advice for Saudi Arabia states that Saudia and British Airways are now advertising a limited number of flights between the UK and Saudi Arabia on their websites. https://archive.vn/eFKRX#selection-619.0-619.126 The Saudia airlines website clarifies that: • GCC citizens and holders of valid visa (exit/entry, business, residence {Iqamah}, and visit) allowed to travel from and into The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. • Non-Saudi nationals holding Tourist Visas are not allowed to enter the Kingdom during COVID-19 pandemic. • Above points not applied on countries that suspended from traveling to/from the kingdom in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as decided by the competent committee as a result of COVID-19 outbreak in these countries. Travel suspended (except guests with official government invitations and health practitioners from India and their families) to and from India, Brazil and Argentina, including any person who has been in these countries in the last (14) days prior to their arrival to the Kingdom. (due to a looping cookie wall, the archived page does not work unfortunately - https://archive.vn/QXvdg) Overall, coding as 3 seems a more accurate reflection of the situation than coding as 2. " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change in policy. Additional source: https://archive.vn/58NAr#selection-837.0-837.291 " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"As a part of the efforts to mitigate the impact of the COVID -19 pandemic on the economic activities of the Kingdom, the Government of Saudi Arabia has announced several measures targeted specifically at taxpayers that are designed to ease filing and payment requirements for a limited period. Social Development Bank has issued a SAR 13bn initiative to support citizens, families and small establishments to cope with COVID-19 economical impact. https://archive.vn/58NAr#selection-1401.0-1401.152 " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health provides regular Covid-related updates on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. Facebook: https://archive.vn/yC9qC Instragram: https://archive.vn/DxJpJ Twitter: https://archive.vn/QNBuo " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Anyone with symptoms or who just wants an assessment (even without symptoms) can get tested at special clinics. Appointments can be made by app or phone. https://archive.vn/ddZ0e#selection-1787.0-1787.735 " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"News articles confirm contact tracing app in Saudi Arabia, getting launched early on in the pandemic and continues to being used. https://archive.vn/85Qf5 “Saudi Arabia was able to swiftly deploy a comprehensive infrastructure in response to the pandemic and subsequent patient journey,” says Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali, assistant minister at the Ministry of Health. “Central to this infrastructure is an integrated set of technologies and solutions—including digital screening and surveillance, testing, contact tracing and notification, quarantine services, symptom monitoring, and follow-up.” https://archive.vn/6o35Z " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201127,C1: School closing,3,1,"On October 8, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education announced that all schooling will be virtual until the end of the first semester. https://archive.vn/zWhTk#selection-2861.0-2861.135" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201127,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Allowing the performance of Umrah, visit and prayers by citizens and expatriates from inside and outside the Kingdom, starting from Sunday Rabi` Al-Awwal 15, 1442H corresponding to November 1, 2020 AD, until the official announcement of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic or the disappearance of the danger, at 100% (20 thousand pilgrims / day, 60 thousand worshipers / day) of the capacity with taking into account the health precautionary measures of the Grand Mosque, and 100% of the capacity with taking into account the health precautionary measures of the Prophet's Mosque. The arrival of Umrah performers and visitors from outside the Kingdom shall be gradual from the countries that are free from health risks related to the Corona pandemic as the Health Ministry announced, the source added."", https://archive.vn/VHHkg#selection-1683.22-1683.822" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201127,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Most commercial services and activities are currently available, though crowd size is limited to no more than 50. Grocery stores remain well stocked, and restaurants, malls, shops, and private entities are open, though some may only offer limited services, https://archive.vn/zWhTk#selection-2855.0-2858.0" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201127,E1: Income support,1,0,"The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) has issued instructions to reduce the percentage of Saudis, who are beneficiaries of the unemployment insurance scheme (SANED) financial compensation, to 50% of the total workforce in the kingdom. The move will be applicable to private sector companies that are still affected by the repercussions of the COVID-19 crisis and effectively these establishments shall have to make the necessary updates in this regard through their GOSI online account before 15 October, https://archive.vn/EwnkZ#. " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201127,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy found." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201127,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public information campaigns prevalent, sources: Government website: https://archive.vn/SdshD Facebook: https://archive.vn/yC9qC Instragram: https://archive.vn/DxJpJ Twitter: https://archive.vn/QNBuo" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201127,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy found." Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201127,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Speech by the SDAIA Chief confirms contact tracing available, https://archive.vn/ofeyM#selection-787.0-787.287" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201127,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy found, https://archive.vn/zWhTk" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,C1: School closing,3,1,"Saudi Arabia’s Madrasiti programme has allowed 4.8 million public school students and 600,000 private school students to continue their education online throughout the crisis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214136/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/54-million-saudi-students-attend-e-classes-every-day-1.75448831" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All gatherings must be limited to no more than 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/coronavirus" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,C5: Close public transport,0,," All modes of public transport (taxis, buses, trains and others) are permitted to operate at full capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/coronavirus " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Authorities in Saudi Arabia announced the full lifting of the nationwide curfew and the resumption of all economic and commercial activities from Sunday 21 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/coronavirus " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,," There are no restrictions on travel to and from airports and ports. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/coronavirus " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,C8: International travel controls,3,,"International flights and sea routes were suspended on 15 March. Restrictions have also been placed on some land border crossings. You should keep up to date with information from your airline or tour operator on the impact on any existing travel plans. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/coronavirus " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Saudi authorities have announced that wearing a face mask in public places is mandatory. Preventative measures remain in force. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/coronavirus " Saudi Arabia,SAU,20201209,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Saudi Arabia will make coronavirus vaccines free to residents The kingdom hopes to vaccinate up to 70% of its population by the end of 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220951/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/11/saudi-arabia-vaccine-70-percent-coronavirus-effective-g20.html " Sudan,SDN,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Jan 28: ""Sudan takes measures against coronavirus"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506211414/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-takes-measures-against-coronavirus" Sudan,SDN,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation (bio): Sudanese Government Coved Outreach Initiative 19 - Coordination initiative to promote health awareness and education on Covid 19 and the new Coronavirus Link: https://twitter.com/taq6iya" Sudan,SDN,20200313,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Link: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-gbv-sub-sector-guidance-covid-19-1st-bulletin-22nd-march-2020 Due to a lack of information, it is not clear if there is are any eligibility requirements." Sudan,SDN,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511082921/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-flash-update-12-mar-2020-government-sudan-announces-measures-prevent-spread-covid" Sudan,SDN,20200314,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Sudan has ordered the closure of schools and universities for one month from Saturday to stop the spread of coronavirus, a statement from the prime minister’s office said."" Source: https://archive.vn/zhvhj" Sudan,SDN,20200314,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Quotation: On 14 March, the Government of Sudan announced that government and private institutions should take measures to reduce congestion in the workplace. Link: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-flash-update-17-mar-2020-16th-march-2020-one-case-fatal-covid-19-has-been" Sudan,SDN,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Quotation: The statement said all public gatherings, such as weddings and social events, will also be banned. Link: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-03-14/sudan-closes-schools-and-universities-for-one-month-over-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200426192351/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/coronavirus-measures-sudan-s-council-of-ministers-issue-directions " Sudan,SDN,20200314,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"March 14 statement includes a ban of all public gatherings such as weddings and social events. An order regarding gathering restrictions was not to be found in English; assuming that such events are usually 100+ people and are now banned, the marking here is matching." Sudan,SDN,20200315,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Public gatherings such as weddings, condolences, and other public events are suspended"" - https://web.archive.org/web/20200426192351/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/coronavirus-measures-sudan-s-council-of-ministers-issue-directions " Sudan,SDN,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Quote (updated April 24): ""Sudan On March 16, Sudan closed all airports, ports and land crossings. Only humanitarian, commercial and technical support shipments were excluded from the restrictions."" Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html Quote (US Embassy): ""Until further notice, all commercial flights to Sudan have been cancelled and all land borders have been closed."" Link: https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200316,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Monitoring of arrivals and follow up: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511084153/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-flash-update-16-mar-2020-sudan-creates-two-covid-19-isolation-centres-khartoum" Sudan,SDN,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No explicit stay at home recommendation, but a curfew signals at the issue. ""Sudan will impose a nationwide curfew starting on Tuesday beginning at 8 p.m. (1800 GMT) and lasting until 6 a.m. to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, a member of the ruling transitional council said on Monday. Sudan will also halt all long-haul bus trips between cities and states beginning on Thursday from 6 p.m. local time, the council member, Sadig Tawir, said on state television."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506204147/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-sudan/sudan-imposes-10-hour-night-time-curfew-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-idUKKBN21A39P" Sudan,SDN,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Sudan will impose a nationwide curfew starting on Tuesday beginning at 8 p.m. (1800 GMT) and lasting until 6 a.m. to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, a member of the ruling transitional council said on Monday. Sudan will also halt all long-haul bus trips between cities and states beginning on Thursday from 6 p.m. local time, the council member, Sadig Tawir, said on state television."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506204147/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-sudan/sudan-imposes-10-hour-night-time-curfew-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-idUKKBN21A39P" Sudan,SDN,20200326,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Quote: ""Effective 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2020 and until further notice, the Government of Sudan has banned all public transportation between cities and states."" Link: https://web.archive.org/save/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Quote (updated): ""The previously announced 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. curfew and ban on public transportation between cities and states for the rest of Sudan remain unchanged."" Link: https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Quote: ""Khartoum has been paced under a three-week lockdown as health ministry reports 30 new coronavirus cases in a day."" Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/sudan-locks-capital-khartoum-coronavirus-cases-rise-200418134801982.html " Sudan,SDN,20200413,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Sudan will impose a lockdown on the capital Khartoum for three weeks after 10 more cases of the new coronavirus were discovered on Monday, its information minister said."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506204145/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-sudan/sudan-imposes-lockdown-on-capital-after-10-new-coronavirus-cases-idUSKCN21V1JR" Sudan,SDN,20200417,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Quotation: On 14 March, the Government of Sudan announced that government and private institutions should take measures to reduce congestion in the workplace. Link: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-flash-update-17-mar-2020-16th-march-2020-one-case-fatal-covid-19-has-been" Sudan,SDN,20200417,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation (bio): Sudanese Government Coved Outreach Initiative 19 - Coordination initiative to promote health awareness and education on Covid 19 and the new Coronavirus Link: https://twitter.com/taq6iya" Sudan,SDN,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Sudanese authorities announced on Monday, April 13, that a three-week lockdown in Khartoum and Omdurman will come into effect on Saturday, April 18, after ten cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were confirmed in the country. Only essential services will remain open, while employees will be granted a paid leave of absence. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615231840/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332021/sudan-three-week-lockdown-in-khartoum-and-omdurman-to-take-effect-from-april-18-update-5" Sudan,SDN,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Authorities in Sudan have announced a 21-day lockdown in Khartoum from April 18 to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Specific provisions of the lockdown that have been released include: All residents are required to remain at home unless obtaining or providing essential goods or services from grocery stores or pharmacies. Government and private sector employees are granted a leave of absence with pay. Essential service providers are exempt from the lockdown."" - https://web.archive.org/web/20200426191500/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-sudan-imposes-21-day-lockdown-khartoum-april-18 " Sudan,SDN,20200424,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"More Sudanese states close borders against Covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200506205618/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/more-sudanese-states-close-borders-against-covid-19" Sudan,SDN,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Lockdown extends to states as 12 new coronavirus cases reported in Sudan https://web.archive.org/web/20200506205623/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/lockdown-extends-to-states-as-12-new-coronavirus-cases-in-sudan" Sudan,SDN,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Covid-19: Lockdown in El Gedaref, social distancing tested in Sudan states https://web.archive.org/web/20200506205630/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/covid-19-precautions-total-lockdown-in-el-gedaref-social-distancing-tested-in-sudan-states" Sudan,SDN,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On Thursday, hundreds of members of the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces militia were deployed in the streets in Khartoum to enforce the measures taken by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506210639/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-s-military-employed-to-enforce-anti-covid-19-measures" Sudan,SDN,20200507,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) has also been working on different options to support the population during the COVID-19 lockdown. Among the activities, the MoFEP developed a plan to scale up financing to the health sector and provide cash transfers to 80 per cent of the population–more than 30 million people–most of them informal sector workers whose livelihoods will likely be affected by the restrictions. Each person will receive SDG500,00 (around US$9,00) per month, according to the Ministry. In addition, the MoFEP informed it would carry out a civil service salary reform to help those on fixed incomes; cushion the private sector through tax and customs exemptions; and it is also evaluating possible support for exporters and other productive industries affected by exchange rates and depreciation. https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020 " Sudan,SDN,20200507,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) has also been working on different options to support the population during the COVID-19 lockdown. Among the activities, the MoFEP developed a plan to scale up financing to the health sector and provide cash transfers to 80 per cent of the population–more than 30 million people–most of them informal sector workers whose livelihoods will likely be affected by the restrictions. Each person will receive SDG500,00 (around US$9,00) per month, according to the Ministry. In addition, the MoFEP informed it would carry out a civil service salary reform to help those on fixed incomes; cushion the private sector through tax and customs exemptions; and it is also evaluating possible support for exporters and other productive industries affected by exchange rates and depreciation. https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020 " Sudan,SDN,20200508,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools in Sudan remain closed and more than 8 million students are being affected. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202124032/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Situation%20Report%20-%20Sudan%20-%2014%20May%202020.pdf" Sudan,SDN,20200508,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Partial lock down measures continue: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020 " Sudan,SDN,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Partial lock down measures continue: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020 " Sudan,SDN,20200508,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Partial lock down measures continue: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020 " Sudan,SDN,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Partial lock down measures continue: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020 " Sudan,SDN,20200508,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Partial lock down measures continue: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020 " Sudan,SDN,20200508,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Partial lock down measures continue: https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020 " Sudan,SDN,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Sudanese authorities announced on Monday, May 18, that lockdown measures in Khartoum state will be extended through Tuesday, June 2, due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Under lockdown measures, individuals are allowed limited movement within their neighborhoods to purchase necessities. Only essential services will remain open, while employees will be granted a paid leave of absence. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615231602/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/343276/sudan-lockdown-in-khartoum-state-extended-through-june-2-update-9" Sudan,SDN,20200529,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Khartoum State has extended its lockdown for another two weeks from 3 June until 18 June with the same measures in place, except for the curfew timing, which has changed to 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/dtm_sudan_mobility_restriction_dashboard_6.pdf" Sudan,SDN,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Khartoum State has extended its lockdown for another two weeks from 3 June until 18 June with the same measures in place, except for the curfew timing, which has changed to 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/dtm_sudan_mobility_restriction_dashboard_6.pdf" Sudan,SDN,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1," Khartoum State has extended its lockdown for another two weeks from 3 June until 18 June with the same measures in place, except for the curfew timing, which has changed to 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615233348/https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/dtm_sudan_mobility_restriction_dashboard_6.pdf" Sudan,SDN,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Khartoum International Airport (KRT) is closed for entry and exit until 14 June 2020. This excludes scheduled cargo flights; humanitarian aid and technical and humanitarian support flights; flights of companies operating in the oil fields; and evacuation flights for foreign nationals. Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) is also closed for entry and exit. https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/dtm_sudan_mobility_restriction_dashboard_6.pdf" Sudan,SDN,20200603,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Khartoum State has extended its lockdown (see previous notes) for another two weeks from 3 to 18 June. People can access neighbourhood shops, bakeries and pharmacies between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615230506/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/sudan/" Sudan,SDN,20200604,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609173435/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-4-june-2020" Sudan,SDN,20200604,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders/flights: All land borders closed. Sudan extends the closure of airports for international and domestic passenger flights until 15 June 2020. This excludes scheduled cargo, humanitarian aid and technical and humanitarian support flights; airlines operating in the oil fields; and evacuation flights for foreign nationals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609173435/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-4-june-2020" Sudan,SDN,20200612,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Different news items mentions about lock down in state of Khartoum only.Such measure like closing public transport closure, internal movement applies only to state of Khartoum. So it should be targeted .Previous dates must be reviewed carefully. LinKhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200621095634/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/covid-19-sudan-extends-partial-lockdown-until-june-18/1861417 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621100813/https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/6/18/sudan-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-in-khartoum-state" Sudan,SDN,20200612,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Different news items mentions about lock down in state of Khartoum only.Such measure like closing public transport closure, internal movement applies only to state of Khartoum. So it should be targeted .Previous dates must be reviewed carefully. LinKhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200621095634/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/covid-19-sudan-extends-partial-lockdown-until-june-18/1861417 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621100813/https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/6/18/sudan-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-in-khartoum-state" Sudan,SDN,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Different news items mentions about lock down in state of Khartoum only.Such measure like closing public transport closure, internal movement applies only to state of Khartoum. So it should be targeted .Previous dates must be reviewed carefully. LinKhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200621095634/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/covid-19-sudan-extends-partial-lockdown-until-june-18/1861417 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200621100813/https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/6/18/sudan-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-in-khartoum-state" Sudan,SDN,20200612,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new policy found so previous policy is assumed to be continued." Sudan,SDN,20200612,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new policy has been identified so previous policy is assumed to be continued." Sudan,SDN,20200618,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"According to Reuters 21st June, Sudan is extending lockdown measures brought in to halt the spread of coronavirus in Khartoum state until 29 June, its Security and Defence Council announced Wednesday according to Reuters.Link https://web.archive.org/web/20200621093800/https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/6/18/sudan-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-in-khartou" Sudan,SDN,20200622,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to UK FCO: all public departments and institutions remain closed, except core institutions including security agencies, hospitals and pharmacies http://archive.vn/rczgI" Sudan,SDN,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"According to UK FCO: all private companies, shops and stores are closed, except bakeries, supermarkets and haulage companies http://archive.vn/rczgI" Sudan,SDN,20200622,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to UK FCO: there is a nationwide ban on public gatherings - public and private gatherings are banned http://archive.vn/rczgI" Sudan,SDN,20200622,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"According to UK FCO : Internal flights and all bus services between States have been suspended until further notice. The Sudanese authorities have imposed a 24/7 lockdown in Khartoum state, which remains in place. Curfews are in effect throughout the rest of the country, enforced by the police and armed forces. http://archive.vn/rczgI" Sudan,SDN,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Sudanese authorities have imposed a 24/7 lockdown in Khartoum state, which remains in place. Curfews are in effect throughout the rest of the country, enforced by the police and armed forces. http://archive.vn/rczgI" Sudan,SDN,20200622,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Sudanese authorities have imposed a 24/7 lockdown in Khartoum state, which remains in place. Curfews are in effect throughout the rest of the country, enforced by the police and armed forces. Internal flights and all bus services between States have been suspended until further notice. http://archive.vn/rczgI" Sudan,SDN,20200701,E1: Income support,1,1,"On July 1 the government of Sudan started the implementation of the Direct Cash Support project for Sudanese families. Each person will receive SDG500,00 (around US$9,00) per month. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717145110/https://suna-sd.net/en/single?id=673854 " Sudan,SDN,20200708,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Effective July 8, the government of Sudan has authorised the reopening of shops, restaurants, and limited government services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717143100/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/07/sudan-begins-easing-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-200708151450416.html" Sudan,SDN,20200708,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Government of Sudan has authorised public transportation to restart operating as of July 8, 2020. Restrictions continue to apply during curfew hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717135543/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200708,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"As of July 8 the Government of Sudan has moved to a 6:00pm to 6:00am curfew in Khartoum. All persons are able to move freely, including across bridges, from 6:00am to 6:00pm local time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717135543/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Sudan,SDN,20200713,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Effective July 13, the government of Sudan has authorised the partial reopening of the Khartoum International Airport to international flights (from Egypt, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates). https://web.archive.org/web/20200717132145/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200717,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to UNESCO, schools in Sudan remain fully closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103200/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Sudan,SDN,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103716/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103716/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200717,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103716/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200717,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Still current, including curfew requirements: http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103923/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sudan,SDN,20200717,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Khartoum, ""From 6:00pm to 6:00am, movement, including across bridges, is restricted; this message will be updated with more details as they become available.""; ""The previously announced ban on public transportation between cities and states for the rest of Sudan remains unchanged."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200727104437/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200717,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Still current. Limited international travel allowed, while remainder remains banned or impossible: ""The border with Egypt was also partially opened facilitating the return of about 2,000 Sudanese citizens stranded in Egypt due to border closure. The Sudanese authorities also announced the resumption of flights to/from Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey starting July 14, 2020, following a 4 month ban."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103923/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Sudan,SDN,20200717,E1: Income support,1,1,"Still current " Sudan,SDN,20200717,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Can't find any current measures, other than: ""The government has drafted regulations on forbearance of loan repayments for three months to ease the pressure on private sector."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103923/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Sudan,SDN,20200717,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current " Sudan,SDN,20200717,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Still appears to be current as no specific eligibility requirements can be found. However, testing capacity is reported to be extremely limited with significant delays. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727105901/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" Sudan,SDN,20200717,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Still current " Sudan,SDN,20200728,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to UNOCHA, schools remain closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202124836/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Situation%20Report%20-%20Sudan%20-%2013%20Aug%202020%20%281%29.pdf" Sudan,SDN,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200728,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200728,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015753/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"The Sudanese authorities are still imposing curfews throughout the country, enforced by the police and armed forces. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus- http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015753/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Sudan,SDN,20200728,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015753/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200731,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Sudan launches a COVID-19 testing app to help overcome lack of mass testing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831200127/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/sudan-launches-online-coronavirus-testing-project/1926715" Sudan,SDN,20200805,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"In El Borgaig in the Northern State of Sudan, social and public events are banned, and prayers in mosques and other places of worship have been suspended until further notice as a result of an increase in the number of Covid-positive cases. See the article in Dabanga, archived: http://archive.vn/3a8u9" Sudan,SDN,20200805,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"As a result of a rapid increase in the number of cases in El Borgaig in the Northern State of Sudan, state borders have been closed and a curfew from 15:00 until 05:00 imposed for a period of 10 days until 15 August. In addition, social and public events are banned, and prayers in mosques and other places of worship have been suspended until further notice. See the article/s in Dabanga, archived: http://archive.vn/3a8u9; http://archive.vn/qZ6un" Sudan,SDN,20200805,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As a result of a rapid increase in the number of cases in El Borgaig in the Northern State of Sudan, state borders have been closed and a curfew from 15:00 until 05:00 imposed for a period of 10 days until 15 August. In addition, social and public events are banned, and prayers in mosques and other places of worship have been suspended until further notice. See the article/s in Dabanga, archived: http://archive.vn/3a8u9; http://archive.vn/qZ6un" Sudan,SDN,20200813,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All land borders are closed. The Khartoum airport is partially opened since 20 July, and is gradually resuming international and national flights. See further information on ReliefWeb, archived: http://archive.vn/XUivu" Sudan,SDN,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The IMF reports that as of 14 August, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sudan resumed domestic air flights between Khartoum and airports in other states (excluding the Northern regions like Dongola and Merowe), while instructing the operators to ensure health protocols and approved mitigation measures are followed. See further online, archived: http://archive.vn/dmcV4" Sudan,SDN,20200816,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"As of 16 August, the curfew in Sudan's Northern State has been lifted and markets reopened. However, wearing face masks, disinfecting vehicles, and following emergency health measures is still required. See the news on Dabanga, archived: http://archive.vn/XmIQP" Sudan,SDN,20200816,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As of 16 August, the curfew in Sudan's Northern State has been lifted and markets reopened. However, wearing face masks, disinfecting vehicles, and following emergency health measures is still required. See the news on Dabanga, archived: http://archive.vn/XmIQP" Sudan,SDN,20200819,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change. Link: http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200819,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"In Karthouhm state, public gatherings are banned. Link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200819,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Internal flights and all public transport services between States have been suspended until further notice." Sudan,SDN,20200819,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change in policy found. " Sudan,SDN,20200819,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831203759/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200819,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public information campaign in place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831195242/http://www.fmoh.gov.sd/" Sudan,SDN,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed but on September 13th Secondary school exams will be held. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910231408/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/covid-19-sudan-urges-cautious-return-to-normal-precautions-during-school-exams" Sudan,SDN,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No new policy found" Sudan,SDN,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""public and private events, including weddings, parties and other gatherings are banned http://web.archive.org/web/20200910231734/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""public and private events, including weddings, parties and other gatherings are banned http://web.archive.org/web/20200910231734/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200901,C5: Close public transport,0,," Is public transportation operating? Yes. Effective August 15, 2020, the Government of Sudan has allowed public transportation to operate between cities and states. Intercity public transportation is available outside of curfew hours https://web.archive.org/web/20200910223157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"A curfew is implemented in several states http://web.archive.org/web/20200910231734/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Interstate public transportation is operating, and intercity public transportation is operating from 6:00am to 6:00pm local time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910223157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200901,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Effective July 13, 2020, the Government of Sudan has partially re-opened Khartoum International Airport to international flights. As of July 13, 2020, Sudan has authorized limited international flights to/from Ethiopia, Egypt, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Effective August 15, 2020, the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority announced resumption of domestic flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910223157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200901,E1: Income support,1,1,"No Policy change" Sudan,SDN,20200901,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Sudan,SDN,20200901,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Sudan,SDN,20200901,H2: Testing policy,2,,"There are several testing sites. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910223157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""reenactment of curfew on August 8 for 10 days, no new curfew announcements have been made. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924165331/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sudan,SDN,20200911,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools still appear to be closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200924195716/https://www.globalpartnership.org/blog/sudan-coronavirus-pandemic-forces-schools-innovate" Sudan,SDN,20200911,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No policy change found" Sudan,SDN,20200911,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change found" Sudan,SDN,20200911,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change found" Sudan,SDN,20200911,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Effective August 15, 2020, the Government of Sudan has allowed public transportation to operate between cities and states. Intercity public transportation is fully operational."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200920111201/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200911,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200920111201/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200911,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The airports are open to a few select countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20200920111201/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200911,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200924165331/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sudan,SDN,20200911,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Sudan,SDN,20200911,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Sudan,SDN,20200911,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Sudan,SDN,20200919,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"General stay home measures have ended. The curfew still remain in Kharthoum state. https://web.archive.org/web/20200920111201/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200924,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008003833/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200925,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008183916/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-covid-19-situation-overview-response-25-september-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008184012/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/sudan/card/48inqdseoY/" Sudan,SDN,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"National Measures: Commercial establishments and private companies have resumed operations from 8 July. The Government may be operating at 50% capacity. Link: Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008192508/https://intelyse.com/coronavirus-travel-restrictions/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201008192908/https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-covid-19-situation-overview-response-25-september-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008192742/https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiNTJmYTlkZTgtOTgyOC00ZWY1LTlmZDAtNzQ1OTIxNDhjZDIzIiwidCI6IjBmOWUzNWRiLTU0NGYtNGY2MC1iZGNjLTVlYTQxNmU2ZGM3MCIsImMiOjh9 " Sudan,SDN,20200925,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No information found. Assume that policy is cotinued." Sudan,SDN,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No information found. Assume that policy is cotinued." Sudan,SDN,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008003833/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20200925,C8: International travel controls,3,,"International Travel: Limited flights resumed Flights between Egypt, Turkey, and the UAE resumed. Flight operations for cargo, humanitarian aid, and evacuation of oil workers or foreign nationals are unrestricted. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008192508/https://intelyse.com/coronavirus-travel-restrictions/ " Sudan,SDN,20200925,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Transitional Government initiated the Family Support Programme, with support of the World Food Programme (WFP), to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19-related restrictions on vulnerable families. The programme will provide 600,000 families—about 3.6 million people, nearly 80 per cent of the population—with US$5 per person per month. Programme is ongoing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008193235/https://allafrica.com/stories/202009280704.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201008193309/https://allafrica.com/stories/202009300155.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201008192220/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/sudan/card/48inqdseoY/" Sudan,SDN,20200925,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Information campaigns are poorly updated on government websites. (Previous score of indicator might be too optimistic). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008194415/http://www.fmoh.gov.sd/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201008194713/https://www.facebook.com/Fmohsd/" Sudan,SDN,20200925,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Did not find extensive info. No free tests for travellers available: The ministry cancelled the free tests for travellers in government laboratories. Government employees are paying SDG2,000, staff members of private institutions and companies have to pay SDG6,500, and other Sudanese pay SDG4,000. The costs of a COVID-19 test in a private laboratory are about SDG15,000. The examination is done for free for patients and other special cases. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201009094431/https://allafrica.com/stories/202010020228.html" Sudan,SDN,20200925,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No information found. Policy assumed to continue." Sudan,SDN,20200925,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"There appear to be no requirement on wearing a mask - previous coding might be incorrect. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008191814/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201008192306/https://covidcontrols.co/restrictions/sudan" Sudan,SDN,20200926,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Sudanese authorities announced that the 18:00 - 06:00 (local time) curfew in Khartoum state will be lifted from Saturday, September 26, amid the easing of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in the country. The curfew was previously extended on July 8, due to a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the state. Contrasting info on exact date - may be Sept 16. Link: Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008194924/https://www.worldaware.com/intelligence-alert-sudan-restrictions-nationwide-upd-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008194900/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/383506/sudan-authorities-lift-curfew-in-khartoum-state-as-of-september-26-update-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008195301/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201008195324/https://allafrica.com/stories/202009170251.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201008195351/https://allafrica.com/stories/202009170954.html" Sudan,SDN,20201005,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to UN OCHA, schools have been closed in Sudan since March 14th 2020, affecting 8,375,193 learners. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107125655if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/sudan/#cf-48inqdseoYpBNWkJ5KBEjd " Sudan,SDN,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Government seems to continue to work at 50% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018190615/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sudan_covid-19_situation_overview_response_11_oct_2020.pdf" Sudan,SDN,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Mosques and other places of worship may be open to the public with social distancing and other preventive measures in place."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201018191340/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus- " Sudan,SDN,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy found. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018191340/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No limits in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201018193435/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No limits in place due to Covid. However some restrictions have been implemented provincially due to civil unrest. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014235818/https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2020/10/14/sudan-annual-inflation-tops-200-in-sept-as-food-prices-soar" Sudan,SDN,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Multiple sources cite no restrictions on internal movement hence reducing coding from 2T to 0G. ""Movement Restrictions"" Is a curfew in place? No. Effective Wednesday, September 16, the Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies lifted the 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. curfew that had been in place for Khartoum since July 8. The Committee also announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational."" Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104053026/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201009,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Limited flights continue. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018191340/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201009,E1: Income support,1,1,"Family Support Programme seems to be continuing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018201025/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/european-union-contributes-to-sudan-family-support-programme" Sudan,SDN,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No new money announced " Sudan,SDN,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Agreed with note above saying 2 might be too optimistic. The campaign is quite limited. Going around to other governmental ministry websites demonstrates little to no coordination or focus on Covid in comparison to other issues. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018195518/http://mininfo.gov.sd/?lang=en" Sudan,SDN,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing remains available. " Sudan,SDN,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy found" Sudan,SDN,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No mask wearing policy found." Sudan,SDN,20201011,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Schools across Sudan are due to reopen on November 22, with students in grades 8 and 11 returning earlier on October 11."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202130917/https://reliefweb.int/report/world/five-things-you-need-know-week-about-global-education-october-09-2020" Sudan,SDN,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy found. Government seems to continue to work at 50% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018190615/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/sudan_covid-19_situation_overview_response_11_oct_2020.pdf" Sudan,SDN,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy found. ""Mosques and other places of worship may be open to the public with social distancing and other preventive measures in place."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201018191340/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Reducing coding from 3G to 0G based on the following info from UK Gov foreign travel advisory: ""The Sudanese authorities have now removed all COVID-19 restrictions. There remains the possibility of curfews, travel restrictions or other measures being re-introduced at short notice. You should comply with all local COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Sudanese authorities."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104053026/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201019,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes. Effective August 15, 2020, the Government of Sudan has allowed public transportation to operate between cities and states. Intercity public transportation is fully operational. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No limits in place due to Covid. However some restrictions have been implemented provincially due to civil unrest. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014235818/https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2020/10/14/sudan-annual-inflation-tops-200-in-sept-as-food-prices-soar" Sudan,SDN,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Multiple sources cite no restrictions on internal movement hence reducing coding from 2T to 0G. ""Movement Restrictions"" Is a curfew in place? No. Effective Wednesday, September 16, the Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies lifted the 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. curfew that had been in place for Khartoum since July 8. The Committee also announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational."" Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104053026/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus- " Sudan,SDN,20201019,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Are commercial flights operating? Yes. Effective July 13, 2020, the Government of Sudan has partially re-opened Khartoum International Airport to international flights. As of July 13, 2020, Sudan has authorized limited international flights to/from Ethiopia, Egypt, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Effective August 15, 2020, the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority announced resumption of domestic flights. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201019,E1: Income support,1,1,"Family Support Programme seems to be continuing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018201025/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/european-union-contributes-to-sudan-family-support-programme" Sudan,SDN,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Nothing new announced." Sudan,SDN,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The campaign is quite limited. Going around to other governmental ministry websites demonstrates little to no coordination or focus on Covid in comparison to other issues. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018195518/http://mininfo.gov.sd/?lang=en" Sudan,SDN,20201019,H2: Testing policy,2,,"COVID-19 Testing You may find the official list of accredited laboratories for COVID-19 testing, in Arabic at https://web.archive.org/web/20201104060234/http://fmoh.gov.sd/index.php/posts/post/1929 You may find an unofficial English translation of accredited laboratories at https://web.archive.org/web/20201104060221/https://sd.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/257/List-of-Accredited-Laboratories-for-COVID-19-Test-in-Sudan.pdf Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Reducing coding for this policy to 0 from 1 as no information found on contract tracing. Prior coders have made assumptions with no sources based on coding done for previous weeks and the source from March mentioned ""Those who have already arrived in the country from areas where local transmission has been reported are monitored on daily basis through phone calls for COVID-19 signs and symptoms."" but nothing on contract tracing. I looked up the coding guide and examples cited do not make me believe a 1 applies here. ""Some examples that could indicate a 1: Declaring that a country has COVID-19 contact tracing capacity before its first case Reporting first case and saying that the government is tracing contacts of that first case (if the above hasn’t occurred) A policy to resource and recruit contact tracing capacity Announcement of first case is insufficient to assume contact tracing."" " Sudan,SDN,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"It seems that there are preventive measures outlined by the government as evident from the lack of adherence as cited by this article. """"We observed that the majority of citizens and officials appear to have given up on wearing face masks and regular hand sanitization,"" the doctors said in a statement issued Friday evening, adding that ""most public institutions, shopping, and medical centers are no longer providing handwashing facilities or sanitizers at entrances or within the buildings."" The doctors also expressed concern about public noncompliance with COVID-19 prevention measures amid laxity in enforcing coronavirus prevention measures across the country."" I also found a a post from the Sudan Ministry of Health showing a face mask embedded in an image with Arabic text - https://web.archive.org/web/20201104062249/http://fmoh.gov.sd/index.php/posts/post/1686 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104061947if_/https://in.news.yahoo.com/south-sudan-warned-surge-covid-163044351.html" Sudan,SDN,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy identified. According to UN OCHA, some sectors (such as government workers) are back at work at 50% capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107125655if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/sudan/#cf-48inqdseoYpBNWkJ5KBEjd https://web.archive.org/web/20201107124452/https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiNTJmYTlkZTgtOTgyOC00ZWY1LTlmZDAtNzQ1OTIxNDhjZDIzIiwidCI6IjBmOWUzNWRiLTU0NGYtNGY2MC1iZGNjLTVlYTQxNmU2ZGM3MCIsImMiOjh9" Sudan,SDN,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change identified. ""Many cafes, restaurants and markets continue to operate. Mosques and other places of worship may be open to the public with social distancing and other preventive measures in place."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201107131803/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus- Social distancing and other preventative measures continue to be encouraged. ""The Committee also announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201107132126/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Sudan,SDN,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change identified. ""Many cafes, restaurants and markets continue to operate. Mosques and other places of worship may be open to the public with social distancing and other preventive measures in place."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201107131803/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus- Social distancing and other preventative measures continue to be encouraged. ""The Committee also announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201107132126/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Sudan,SDN,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Effective August 15, 2020, the Government of Sudan has allowed public transportation to operate between cities and states. Intercity public transportation is fully operational. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107132126/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Effective Wednesday, September 16, the Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies lifted the 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. curfew that had been in place for Khartoum since July 8. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107132126/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107132126/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201103,C8: International travel controls,1,,"According to the Ministry of Health, all foreigners departing Sudan are required to present a certified negative PCR test certificate dated within 72 hours of departure. All passengers are required to present their certified negative PCR test certificate dated within 96 hours of arrival. The Government of Sudan may conduct temperature checks and other health screening measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107132126/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201103,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy identified. Family Support Program launched in October is anticipated to be rolled out over the course of one year and scaled up to increase coverage across regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107142911/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/10/08/new-world-bank-group-country-engagement-note-to-support-inclusive-and-equitable-growth-path-for-sudan ""The Transitional Government initiated the Family Support Programme, with support of the World Food Programme (WFP), to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19-related restrictions on vulnerable families. The programme will provide 600,000 families—about 3.6 million people, nearly 80 per cent of the population—with US$5 per person per month."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201107125655if_/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/sudan/#cf-48inqdseoYpBNWkJ5KBEjd " Sudan,SDN,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy identified." Sudan,SDN,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"A limited public health campaign remains in place, including the ""Safe Return"" campaign focusing on mask wearing, social distancing and hand hygiene as central to the safe return to work following lockdown measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107162107/http://www.emro.who.int/sdn/sudan-news/who-supports-the-production-of-face-masks-to-encourage-mask-wearing-and-empower-local-communities.html COVID awareness information is also available on the Ministry of Health Website: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101083152/http://www.fmoh.gov.sd/" Sudan,SDN,20201103,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Ministry of Health's Case Management and Protocols continue to outline testing protocols, with no policy change noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107164200/http://fmoh.gov.sd/index.php/files/index/116 There does, however, appear to be some exemptions that allow for asymptomatic testing - but these are very specific. The current expansion of COVID testing instead seems to be focused on greater geographical availability: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107165431/https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/covid-testing-extended-in-sudan" Sudan,SDN,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Ministry of Health's Case Management and Protocols outlines protocols for contact tracing here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107164200/http://fmoh.gov.sd/index.php/files/index/116" Sudan,SDN,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Mask manufacture and use remains a key component of the governments ""Safe Return"" campaign: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107162107/http://www.emro.who.int/sdn/sudan-news/who-supports-the-production-of-face-masks-to-encourage-mask-wearing-and-empower-local-communities.html" Sudan,SDN,20201108,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Government workers are working at 50% capacity. Many cafes, restaurants and markets continue to operate. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116150204/https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/sudan Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116150818/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/entry-requirements" Sudan,SDN,20201108,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. The Committee for Public Health Emergencies announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116151004/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201108,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change. The Committee for Public Health Emergencies announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116151004/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201108,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Effective August 15, 2020, the Government of Sudan has allowed public transportation to operate between cities and states. Intercity public transportation is fully operational. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116151004/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201108,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No curfew is in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116151004/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201108,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The Sudanese authorities have now removed all COVID-19 restrictions. There remains the possibility of curfews, travel restrictions or other measures being re-introduced at short notice. You should comply with all local COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Sudanese authorities. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116150818/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/entry-requirements" Sudan,SDN,20201108,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Passengers of Sudanese origin are subject to testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) on arrival. All other passengers must possess a certificate confirming a negative result for a test, taken less than 72 hours before arrival. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116150818/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/entry-requirements" Sudan,SDN,20201108,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201108,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201108,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No change in policy identified." Sudan,SDN,20201108,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Swab tests are given to symptomatic patients at increased risk of needing oxygen or ventilation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116150327/http://fmoh.gov.sd/index.php/files/index/116" Sudan,SDN,20201108,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy identified." Sudan,SDN,20201108,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No change in policy identified. Masks are encouraged through a government campaign. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116150553/http://www.emro.who.int/sdn/sudan-news/who-supports-the-production-of-face-masks-to-encourage-mask-wearing-and-empower-local-communities.html" Sudan,SDN,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy. Source https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170313/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change. The Committee for Public Health Emergencies announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170521/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change. The Committee for Public Health Emergencies announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170521/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170521/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. The Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170521/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. The Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic. Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170521/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201117,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. Incoming arrivals need to present a negative PCR test dated within 96 hours of arrival. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170521/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201117,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy identified." Sudan,SDN,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Advice for protection from covid is available on the department of health website Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170655/http://fmoh.gov.sd/index.php/section/list_posts/118" Sudan,SDN,20201117,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170923/http://fmoh.gov.sd/index.php/files/index/116" Sudan,SDN,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170923/http://fmoh.gov.sd/index.php/files/index/116" Sudan,SDN,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Face masks are recommended on the department of health website. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123170655/http://fmoh.gov.sd/index.php/section/list_posts/118" Sudan,SDN,20201122,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Sudanese authorities have postponed the reopening of schools for two weeks to ensure that health requirements are implemented before the start of the new school year, which was scheduled to begin on Sunday November 22."" Note: Coded 2G since students in grades 8 and 11 returned earlier to school (October 11). Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202132227/https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/rest-of-africa/sudan-covid-19-cases-second-wave-3209616 http://web.archive.org/web/20201202130917/https://reliefweb.int/report/world/five-things-you-need-know-week-about-global-education-october-09-2020 " Sudan,SDN,20201125,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change." Sudan,SDN,20201125,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change." Sudan,SDN,20201125,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change. The Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies also announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207153107/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201125,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change. The Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies also announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207153107/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201125,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207153107/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201125,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No curfew is in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207153107/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201125,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. The Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies also announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207153107/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201125,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. All arrivals must present a negative PCR test taken within 96 hours of arrival. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207153107/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201125,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201125,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201125,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201125,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201125,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201125,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201208,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are currently closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183258/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Situation%20Report%20-%20Sudan%20-%203%20Dec%202020.pdf" Sudan,SDN,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change." Sudan,SDN,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change. All COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183456/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change. All COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183456/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. All COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183456/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change. All COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183456/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. All COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183456/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201208,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Passengers of Sudanese origin are tested for COVID-19 upon arrival. All other passengers must possess a certificate confirming a negative result taken less thatn72 hours before arrival. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183456/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-" Sudan,SDN,20201208,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Transitional Government initiated the Family Support Programme, with support of the World Food Programme (WFP), to mitigate the impact of theCOVID-19-related restrictions on vulnerable families. The programme will provide 600,000 families—about 3.6 million people, nearly 80 per cent of thepopulation—with US$5 per person per month. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183258/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Situation%20Report%20-%20Sudan%20-%203%20Dec%202020.pdf" Sudan,SDN,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No change." Sudan,SDN,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies has stated the importance of observing health measures to limit transmission. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214183659/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sudan,SDN,20201208,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy" Sudan,SDN,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No change in policy." Sudan,SDN,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Vaccine is not currently available in Sudan." Senegal,SEN,20200306,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Ministry of health daily updats only reported cases of people who had returned from abroad, and those who had been found through contect tracing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517032118/https://covid19.sec.gouv.sn/actualites/communiqu%25C3%25A9-de-presse-du-msas-covid-19-n%25C2%25B04" Senegal,SEN,20200306,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In the ministry of healths' daily updates about case numbers, from the 6th of March, they always announce that contact tracing will be taking place https://web.archive.org/web/20200517032118/https://covid19.sec.gouv.sn/actualites/communiqu%25C3%25A9-de-presse-du-msas-covid-19-n%25C2%25B04" Senegal,SEN,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The president banned all public events for 30 days throughout the country - this included independence day activities, Muslim festivals due in March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514020650/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/coronavirus-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-prend-plusieurs-mesures https://web.archive.org/web/20200514021348/https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/World/Senegal-closes-schools-bans-Independence-Day-events-coronavirus/688340-5491512-7s5usdz/index.html" Senegal,SEN,20200314,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""For security reasons related to the propagation of covid-19, all demonstrations or gatherings of people in open or closed places"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200514015412/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/arr%25C3%25AAt%25C3%25A9-n%25C2%25B0-007782-du-13-mars-2020-portant-interdiction-provisoire-de-manifestations-ou-rassemblements" Senegal,SEN,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The president calls on religious authorities to support the government with adopted measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518002240/http://www.sante.gouv.sn/Actualites/covid-19-les-decisions-de-son-execellence-monsieur-macky-sall-president-de-la-republique " Senegal,SEN,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"There was no explicit reference to workplace closures. The president did adjust working hours of public administrative services to last thorughout the period of a state of emergency https://web.archive.org/web/20200518000235/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/d%25C3%25A9cret-n%25C2%25B0-2020-875-du-25-mars-2020-portant-r%25C3%25A9am%25C3%25A9nagement-%25C3%25A0-titre-provisoire-des-horaires" Senegal,SEN,20200315,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No general quarantine policies are currently in effect. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514033427/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200315,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The president ordered the temporary suspension of the reception of cruise ships on the national territory and the systematic strengthening of health controls at land, air and sea borders; https://web.archive.org/web/20200518004324/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/coronavirus-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-prend-plusieurs-mesures" Senegal,SEN,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"suspension of teaching in schools and universities, for a period of 3 weeks, starting Monday March 16, 2020; https://web.archive.org/web/20200514020235/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/coronavirus-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-prend-plusieurs-mesures" Senegal,SEN,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Senegalese government announced on Monday March 16, 2020 the suspension, from this Wednesday, and for a period of one month, of all the airlines with France , Spain , Belgium , Italy and Portugal , as well as with Algeria and Tunisia , to contain the spread of the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514021826/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/le-s%25C3%25A9n%25C3%25A9gal-suspend-ses-vols-avec-cinq-5-pays-europ%25C3%25A9ens-et-deux-2-pays-du-maghreb" Senegal,SEN,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Government of Senegal has suspended all international air travel (with limited exceptions). The restriction went into effect on March 20 and has been extended through May 31. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514033336/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"In accordance with the State of Emergency Law, these measures will in particular give the competent administrative authorities the power to: prohibit, in general or in particular, public or private meetings of any kind whatsoever, likely to cause or maintain disorder; to order, the temporary closure of public places and meeting places >> https://web.archive.org/web/20200514023259/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/message-de-sem-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-d%25C3%25A9claration-d%25E2%2580%2599%25C3%25A9tat-d%25E2%2580%2599urgence-dans This state of emergency was extended on 4th April for 30 days > https://web.archive.org/web/20200514023244/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329451/senegal-state-of-emergency-extended-for-30-days-april-4-update-4" Senegal,SEN,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The president has declared a state of emergency over the entire territory, a measure to come into force as of Monday evening at midnight as part of the raising of the level of the response to Covid-19. This measure is accompanied by a curfew throughout the national territory, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. >https://web.archive.org/web/20200514023259/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/message-de-sem-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-d%25C3%25A9claration-d%25E2%2580%2599%25C3%25A9tat-d%25E2%2580%2599urgence-dans" Senegal,SEN,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 24th March, The State Information Agency (ADIE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS) launched a digital platform, a watsapp covid chatbot and tools for effective remote communication for the crisis. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518003153/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/plan-national-de-riposte-contre-l%25C3%25A9pid%25C3%25A9mie-%25C3%25A0-covid-19" Senegal,SEN,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"According to the UK FCO travel advice, A national state of emergency is in place until 2 June including a curfew between 8pm and 6am https://web.archive.org/web/20200528202746/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/message-de-sem-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-d%25C3%25A9claration-d%25E2%2580%2599%25C3%25A9tat-d%25E2%2580%2599urgence-dans https://web.archive.org/web/20200528203319/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The president set up an Economic and Social Resilience Program, in order to strengthen health system and support households, diaspora , companies and their employees. In strengthening the social resilience of populations. The State will cover the following expenses: - 15.5 billion, for the payment of electricity bills of households subscribing to the social bracket, for a two-month period; or approximately 975,522 households; - 3 billion, to cover the water bills of 670,000 households subscribed to the social group, for a two-month period; https://web.archive.org/web/20200517023147/https://covid19.sec.gouv.sn/actualites/f%25C3%25AAte-de-lind%25C3%25A9pendance-lint%25C3%25A9gralit%25C3%25A9-du-discours-de-sem-macky-sall" Senegal,SEN,20200403,E1: Income support,1,0,"Thus, 302 billion cfa will be spent on payment due to suppliers to the state. The payment rules and priorities contributing to the objective of economic stability will be published and known to all companies. The latter will undertake to maintain wages. The State will reimburse the VAT credits in shortened time frames to return cash to businesses. Tax rebates and suspensions will be granted to companies which undertake to keep their workers in activity for the duration of the crisis, or to pay more than 70% of the wages of employees laid off during this period. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517023147/https://covid19.sec.gouv.sn/actualites/f%25C3%25AAte-de-lind%25C3%25A9pendance-lint%25C3%25A9gralit%25C3%25A9-du-discours-de-sem-macky-sall" Senegal,SEN,20200407,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closure extended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518003358/https://reliefweb.int/report/senegal/senegal-covid-19-situation-report-04-17-april-8-may-2020" Senegal,SEN,20200411,H2: Testing policy,2,,"From 11th april, the daily case updates by the ministry breaks the numbers up into those who were found from contact tracing, and those who were found from general community spread. This latter category implies some general surveillance mechanisms that allows people with symptoms to be able to test for the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518011402/http://www.sante.gouv.sn/sites/default/com41covid19.pdf" Senegal,SEN,20200503,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of emergency extended https://web.archive.org/web/20200514030454/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/d%25C3%25A9cret-n%25C2%25B0-2020-1014-prorogeant-l%25C3%25A9tat-durgence-sur-l%25C3%25A9tendue-du-territoire-national" Senegal,SEN,20200503,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"State of emergency extended https://web.archive.org/web/20200514030454/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/d%25C3%25A9cret-n%25C2%25B0-2020-1014-prorogeant-l%25C3%25A9tat-durgence-sur-l%25C3%25A9tendue-du-territoire-national" Senegal,SEN,20200503,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"State of emergency extended for 30 days https://web.archive.org/web/20200514030454/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/d%25C3%25A9cret-n%25C2%25B0-2020-1014-prorogeant-l%25C3%25A9tat-durgence-sur-l%25C3%25A9tendue-du-territoire-national" Senegal,SEN,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As of 11 May, religious sites are now opening; masks must be worn. The curfew has been shortened from 8pm-6am to 9pm-5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514032041/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200526,C1: School closing,3,1,"Senegal has postponed the restart of schools until further notice after several teachers tested positive for the new coronavirus, the education ministry said late on Monday. Schools were scheduled to gradually resume on Tuesday, after weeks of shutdown due to the pandemic. Senegal has recorded 3,739 positive COVID-19 cases since the start of the outbreak, with 43 deaths. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604185245/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1683566/world" Senegal,SEN,20200526,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Senegal Extends Border Closures Until June 30 https://web.archive.org/web/20200604185423/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-senegal-extends-border-closures-until-june-30-state-emergency-place-through-june-2" Senegal,SEN,20200605,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed in Senegal without a date for reopening announced as yet https://web.archive.org/web/20200614170652/https://www.dw.com/fr/covid-19-le-s%C3%A9n%C3%A9gal-reporte-le-retour-%C3%A0-l%C3%A9cole/a-53661446" Senegal,SEN,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"State of emergency until 2 July. measures include: ""a ban on gatherings and demonstrations; banning public or private meeting spaces as well as all public or private gatherings that could lead to civil disturbance"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200614171351/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No specified number in measures announced but following previous coding as no change announced since last update" Senegal,SEN,20200605,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"A national state of emergency is in place until 2 July. This includes: a curfew between 11pm and 5am https://web.archive.org/web/20200614171351/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200605,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On May 30 , the Government of Senegal extended the suspension of all international air travel (with limited exceptions) through June 30, 2020. https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200605,E1: Income support,1,0,"Tax rebates are envisaged for companies that keep their workforce and salaries above a certain level. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614173312/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Senegal,SEN,20200605,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"utility payments for (for water and electricity) for poorer customers will be suspended for a 2-month period (FCFA 18,5 billion). https://web.archive.org/web/20200614173312/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Senegal,SEN,20200607,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The restriction on travel between regions has been lifted, with effect from 5am on 7 June, and authorisation will no longer needed to travel between regions. Internal flights are now restarting. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614171351/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200615,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings and demonstrations are still cancelled. Public or private meeting spaces and all public or private gatherings ""that could lead to civil disturbance"" are also banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625171313/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus " Senegal,SEN,20200625,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools have been reopened for students in so-called exam classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625173422/https://fr.africanews.com/2020/06/25/coronavirus-un-demi-million-d-eleves-senegalais-retrouvent-le-chemin-de-l-ecole/" Senegal,SEN,20200626,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"A curfew between 11pm and 5am https://web.archive.org/web/20200614171351/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200630,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"State of emergency lifted from 11pm on June 30, 2020 and work activities (resumption and closing) allowed to go back to the normal times of 8am to 5pm https://web.archive.org/web/20200707050935/https://www.facebook.com/notes/pr%25C3%25A9sidence-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-du-s%25C3%25A9n%25C3%25A9gal/message-%25C3%25A0-la-nation-lev%25C3%25A9e-de-l%25C3%25A9tat-durgence-instaur%25C3%25A9-dans-le-cadre-de-la-lutte-c/2471925809765507/?_rdc=1&_rdr " Senegal,SEN,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Curfew and state of emergency lifted https://web.archive.org/web/20200707050935/https://www.facebook.com/notes/pr%25C3%25A9sidence-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-du-s%25C3%25A9n%25C3%25A9gal/message-%25C3%25A0-la-nation-lev%25C3%25A9e-de-l%25C3%25A9tat-durgence-instaur%25C3%25A9-dans-le-cadre-de-la-lutte-c/2471925809765507/?_rdc=1&_rdr" Senegal,SEN,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"“Religious sites are open. Since 5 June, restaurants and gyms have been free to open to visitors, but social distancing must be respected. Masks must be worn in all public areas.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200729081816/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200717,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""There is no restriction on travel between regions, and authorisation is not needed to travel between regions. Internal flights have also restarted.Masks must be worn at all times in public areas and when travelling, including in a private car if there are two or more people in the car."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200729081816/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus " Senegal,SEN,20200717,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Starting from 5 July, borders re-opened for international flights, though land and sea borders remain closed and the majority of international airlines have resumed commercial routes. ""EU citizens are not allowed entry into Senegal following the principles of reciprocity. Only passengers who meet the following conditions will be allowed on flights to Senegal. - Residents of countries that are not affected by the temporary restriction of non-essential movement to Senegal or have not imposed restrictions on the movement of Senegal nationals - Nationals of members states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) and from Economic Community of West (CEDEAO) - Third-country nationals regularly established in Senegal and holding a residence permit issued by the competent services of the Republic of Senegal All passengers except children under two years old must present an original negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate dating less than seven days from the date the test was taken. The certificate must be issued by a laboratory approved by the state or an internationally recognised health organisation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200729081816/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200729081959/https://www.emirates.com/english/help/faqs/travel-advisory-senegal" Senegal,SEN,20200717,E1: Income support,1,1,"""On June 30, Parliament approved the FY2021 budget, including the second phase of the fiscal and economic response package that amounts to 83.1 million Samoan tala (about 3.8 percent of GDP). The budget is centered around the mission of “Weaving a prosperous and secure future for Samoa together,” and includes a similar set of measures as in the first stimulus package. It provides a dividend payout by Samoa National Provident Fund, a benefit of 50 tala per citizen for a national ID registration, a special one-off pension payment, unemployment benefit, financial support for utility bills, and paid training for the hospitality sector. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200729083605/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Senegal,SEN,20200717,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""Senegal is strengthening its coronavirus testing capacity to enable travellers to get tested before leaving the country, and testing those arriving in the West African state."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200729093310/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-senegal-testing/senegal-strengthens-coronavirus-testing-for-travellers-idUSKCN24P2AY" Senegal,SEN,20200806,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Mr Ndiaye continued: ""Mandatory wearing of the mask in the services of the administration and the private sector, in shops, in transport (must be observed)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201012143819/https://www.africanews.com/2020/08/08/senegal-reintroduces-restrictive-measures-to-combat-covid-19-as-cases-rise//" Senegal,SEN,20200807,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools remain closed and partially open to exam students https://web.archive.org/web/20200817200128/https://reliefweb.int/report/senegal/senegal-covid-19-situation-report-08-24-july-17-august-2020" Senegal,SEN,20200807,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On August 7, the Government of Senegal announced stricter enforcement of existing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including: the prohibition of gatherings public spaces, including beaches; a prohibition on all demonstrations on public highways; mandatory use of facial coverings; and social distancing requirements on public transport. Violators may be subject to fines and potentially one month of jail time.https://web.archive.org/web/20200817200732/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200807,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Fce masks and social distancing requirements on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817200732/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Stricter measures introduced, but no stay at home requirements https://web.archive.org/web/20200817200732/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200807,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Government of Senegal has also implemented restrictions that impact entry into Senegal for certain foreign nationals. Travelers who are not citizens or residents of Senegal or a country that is a member of the Economic Community of West African States, or who do not meet certain other exemptions are denied entry https://web.archive.org/web/20200817200732/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200807,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"One million households receive food aid (FCFA 69 billion) and utility payments for (for water and electricity) for poorer customers were suspended for a 2-month period (FCFA 18,5 billion). https://web.archive.org/web/20200817202354/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Senegal,SEN,20200807,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 24th March, The State Information Agency (ADIE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS) launched a digital platform, a watsapp covid chatbot and tools for effective remote communication for the crisis. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518003153/https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/plan-national-de-riposte-contre-l%25C3%25A9pid%25C3%25A9mie-%25C3%25A0-covid-19" Senegal,SEN,20200807,H2: Testing policy,2,, Senegal,SEN,20200807,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"All case management updates include figures for those identified during contact tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200817205140/http://www.sante.gouv.sn/sites/default/files/com166covid19.pdf" Senegal,SEN,20200816,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"In the Dakar region, theatres, shows, bars and clubs are closed for 3 months starting on August 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200825213715/https://www.dakaractu.com/COVID-19-Mesures-restrictives-Le-Gouverneur-de-Dakar-ferme-les-bars-les-discotheques-et-les-salles-de-spectacle-pour-3_a191846.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200825213839/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No recent update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917122415/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Religious sites are open but there is a ban on gatherings such as marriages, funerals, baptisms etc" Senegal,SEN,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No recent update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916220502/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200904,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update. Mandatory use of facial coverings; and social distancing requirements on public transport. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916220502/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916220502/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916220502/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200904,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No recent update, same as before. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916220502/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200904,E1: Income support,1,1,"No recent updates. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917152055/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Senegal,SEN,20200904,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917152055/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Senegal,SEN,20200904,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917123154/http://www.sante.gouv.sn/" Senegal,SEN,20200904,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Same as before. No recent update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916220502/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200917124650/http://www.sante.gouv.sn/sites/default/com200_covid-19.pdf" Senegal,SEN,20200904,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No recent update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917124650/http://www.sante.gouv.sn/sites/default/com200_covid-19.pdf" Senegal,SEN,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Mandatory use of facial coverings; and social distancing requirements on public transport. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200916220502/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200918,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. Some universities remain open: ""Senegal's universities began reopening their doors on Tuesday after being closed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the county's largest university, Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, the 78,000 students were split into three groups. Some will attend classes in person on rotation with others who will do online classes. They must now adhere to COVID-19 safety rules, which include social distancing measures."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927114030/https://www.africanews.com/2020/09/01/senegal-universities-start-to-reopen-with-coronavirus-restrictions-// " Senegal,SEN,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change in policy" Senegal,SEN,20200918,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""The Government of Senegal has separately authorized the reopening of cultural spaces accommodating up to 500 people."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927111754/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""The Government of Senegal has separately authorized the reopening of cultural spaces accommodating up to 500 people."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927111754/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200918,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""On September 16, the Government of Senegal announced that public transportation services (taxis, care rapides and intercity buses) are permitted to transport the maximum number of passengers, provided all passengers wear a mask. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927111754/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""There is no restriction on travel between regions, and authorisation is not needed to travel between regions. Internal flights have also restarted"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927111512/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200918,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Government of Senegal has also implemented restrictions that impact entry into Senegal for certain foreign nationals. Travelers who are not citizens or residents of Senegal or a country that is a member of the Economic Community of West African States, or who do not meet certain other exemptions outlined here, may be denied entry or face difficulty traveling to Senegal. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927111754/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Masks must be worn at all times in public areas and when travelling, including in a private car if there are two or more people in the car."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927111512/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20200928,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20200928,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Senegal,SEN,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Easing of restrictions came with October 19 announcement. See note on October 19." Senegal,SEN,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Note for example: cultural spaces are allowed to accommodate only up to 500 people. See: https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 22 October 2020, web page last updated 22 October 2020]" Senegal,SEN,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Note: Restaurants, casinos, private beaches and markets are permitted to operate while maintaining social distancing measures and facial coverings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184131/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On October 19, the Government of Senegal announced a three-month extension of the ban on gatherings in certain public places, including theatres, bars, public beaches and sports fields. The Government of Senegal has separately authorised the reopening of some cultural spaces accommodating up to 500 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184131/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201019,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Note: Use of facial covering is required on public transportation, including taxis. See: https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 22 October 2020, web page last updated 22 October 2020]" Senegal,SEN,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No requirements in place" Senegal,SEN,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions in place" Senegal,SEN,20201019,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travellers who are not citizens or residents of Senegal or a country that is a member of the Economic Community of West African States, or who do not meet certain other exemptions, may be denied entry or face difficulty traveling to Senegal. All other travellers allowed must present a negative COVID-19 test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184131/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On October 19, the Government of Senegal announced a three-month extension of the mandatory wearing of masks in public places and in private places receiving the public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184131/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201023,C1: School closing,2,1,"High school and below remain closed. No change found regarding universities, so it is assumed they are still operating after having opened in September. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102192713/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Senegal%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%209%20for%2017%20August%20-%2021%20October%202020.pdf" Senegal,SEN,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Based on UK/US travel advisories (especially UK's, which is more comprehensive), things seem to be open. The previous several updates were based on the targeted closing of Dakar's bars and clubs in early August. This restriction has been eased, and according to the UK travel advisory, the bars and clubs have been open since at least October 9th. Without that, there are no found restrictions on workplaces or sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102190901/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184131/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Generally public events are open, but stadiums remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102190901/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus" Senegal,SEN,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change. Specific cultural spaces continue to allow up to 500 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184131/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No limitations on public transit capacity, although masks are required. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184131/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change found" Senegal,SEN,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Inter-city movement is still permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184131/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201023,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Maritime and land borders remain closed. Flights have resumed, but only from specific countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102190901/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184131/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201023,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new economic action found. " Senegal,SEN,20201023,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new economic action found. " Senegal,SEN,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues to inform people via campaign, and publish public daily updates.https://web.archive.org/web/20201102184947/http://www.sante.gouv.sn/actualites" Senegal,SEN,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Part of the Health Ministry's daily update is communicating details about their contact tracing, specifically how many people they are currently tracing and where community transmission has occurred. Below is a sample, but this document is published each weekday. https://web.archive.org/web/20201102190305/http://www.sante.gouv.sn/sites/default/files/COMMUNIQUE%20246%20DU%2002%20NOVEMBRE%202020.pdf" Senegal,SEN,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks must still be worn in all public areas. " Senegal,SEN,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Note: the Government of Senegal has authorised the reopening of some cultural spaces accommodating up to 500 people. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194018/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Government of Senegal permits public transportation services (taxis and intercity buses) to transport the maximum number of passengers, provided all passengers wear a mask. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194018/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No curfew in place. See " Senegal,SEN,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Government of Senegal permits public transportation services (taxis and intercity buses) to transport the maximum number of passengers, provided all passengers wear a mask. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201129153752/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There is no curfew. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201207231721/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201207231721/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Senegal,SEN,20201130,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Government of Senegal has also implemented restrictions that impact entry into Senegal for certain foreign nationals. Those travelers permitted to enter must present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. See https://web.archive.org/web/20201207231721/https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Singapore,SGP,20200102,C8: International travel controls,1,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200408091327/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/precautionary-measures-in-response-to-severe-pneumonia-cases-in-wuhan-china" Singapore,SGP,20200102,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/precautionary-measures-in-response-to-severe-pneumonia-cases-in-wuhan-china" Singapore,SGP,20200102,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Singapore informs its doctors about pneumonia-like symptoms, advises them to isolate and test patients for the new coronavirus if they have a travel history to Wuhan. First documented test on January 4, although policy is in place since Jan 2, hence coded as such; https://web.archive.org/web/20200527190322/https://www.moh.gov.sg/images/librariesprovider5/press-room/featured-articles/suntimes-2-feb-2020-pb4---singapore-well-prepared-to-fight-the-wuhan-virus.png " Singapore,SGP,20200120,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In update to public, Singapore MOH lays out strategy once case is confirmed:""Once a case is confirmed, contact tracing will be initiated, and we will implement strict isolation, quarantine, and infection control and prevention measures to prevent further transmission."" Since this is clear indication of a contract tracing policy in place, coded as start date; https://web.archive.org/web/20200527191250/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/moh-steps-up-precautionary-measures-in-response-to-increase-in-cases-of-novel-coronavirus-pneumonia-in-wuhan" Singapore,SGP,20200122,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Singapore expands definition of ""suspect cases"" to individuals showing pneumonia-like symptoms and a travel history anywhere in China; https://web.archive.org/web/20200527190322/https://www.moh.gov.sg/images/librariesprovider5/press-room/featured-articles/suntimes-2-feb-2020-pb4---singapore-well-prepared-to-fight-the-wuhan-virus.png" Singapore,SGP,20200123,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://www.gov.sg/article/how-is-singapore-limiting-the-spread-of-covid-19" Singapore,SGP,20200123,E1: Income support,0,,"""Since the onset of COVID-19, we have stepped up support for low-income households. MSF's Social Service Offices (SSOs) have proactively reached out to more than 6,400 Singaporeans who may be in need of ComCare assistance or other forms of support, as a result of being quarantined or directed to stay at home. Our outreach includes checking in with over 360 current or former ComCare clients who are under quarantine or Stay-Home Notice, to see if they require any assistance."" Link: https://www.msf.gov.sg/media-room/Pages/More-Support-for-Lower--to-Middle-Income-Singaporeans-Affected-by-COVID-19-Situation.aspx COVID-19 (start date): ""Singapore had its first case of the new coronavirus very early on. It was a Chinese tourist who arrived from Wuhan on 23 January, the same day the virus epicentre was put into a total lockdown."" Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-52232147" Singapore,SGP,20200123,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Government lays out new testing policy, expanding testing anyone with a travel history from Wuhan (since 2 Jan) / China (since 22 Jan) as well as testing ""samples from our influenza surveillance systems and hospitalised pneumonia cases for novel coronavirus to pick up unlinked cases."" In other words, the government also now tests all symptomatic cases for nCoV; https://web.archive.org/web/20200527191610/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/ministerial-statement-on-whole-of-government-response-to-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov) " Singapore,SGP,20200123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is iniated for first case; https://web.archive.org/web/20200527190322/https://www.moh.gov.sg/images/librariesprovider5/press-room/featured-articles/suntimes-2-feb-2020-pb4---singapore-well-prepared-to-fight-the-wuhan-virus.png; https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/singapores-strategy-in-fighting-covid-19 https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/ministerial-statement-on-whole-of-government-response-to-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)" Singapore,SGP,20200130,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Singapore distributes 4 masks to each household, but recommends use only for those that have fallen sick. Since recommendation for non-sick people is to *not* use masks to preserve stock for potential illness, 0 maintained. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg1F9xZSQxA" Singapore,SGP,20200203,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Singapore tests anyone eligible, not have to be symptomatic. https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/ministerial-statement-on-whole-of-government-response-to-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)" Singapore,SGP,20200203,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"we only quarantine the close contacts of confirmed cases.https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/ministerial-statement-on-whole-of-government-response-to-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)" Singapore,SGP,20200207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Ministry of health advises event organisers to cancel or defer non-essential large-scale events due to risk indicator increasing from risk assessment from DORSCON Yellow to DORSCON Orange; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430221825/https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/default-document-library/advisory-for-large-scale-events-amidst-the-novel-coronavirus-situation-(8-feb-2020)93cc0bb1c8964f7a8a97d3202056bcdd.pdf" Singapore,SGP,20200305,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"we only quarantine the close contacts of confirmed cases.https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/ministerial-statement-on-whole-of-government-response-to-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)" Singapore,SGP,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,0,," Advised telecocmmuting and staggered workhours https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-employers-advised-to-stagger-work-timings-let-employees-commute-at-off " Singapore,SGP,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All ticketed cultural, sports and entertainment events, with 250 participants or more, are to be deferred or cancelled.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430220314/https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Overseas-Mission/Berlin/Announcement/MOH-Press-Release---13-March-2020" Singapore,SGP,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Singapore government recommends all other mass gatherings including private functions a limit of 250 participants. Arguably, this could be coded as 0 given that it is a recommendation on the face of it. Given the nature of SGP's governing structure, I choose to code it as 2G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430220314/https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Overseas-Mission/Berlin/Announcement/MOH-Press-Release---13-March-2020" Singapore,SGP,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No short term travel or connection flights (passing through) allowed. /web/20200406120930/https://www.gov.sg/article/covid-19-travel-restrictions-for-foreign-visitors-entering-singapore" Singapore,SGP,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government website which is updated very regularly. https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/past-updates Also using websites which track how busy malls are: http://web.archive.org/web/20200406120024/https://www.spaceout.gov.sg/" Singapore,SGP,20200327,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Singapore will ban gatherings of more than 10 people outside work and school – and shut bars, cinemas and other entertainment venues – from Friday until the end of April, as it ramps up social distancing measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3076783/coronavirus-singapore-bans-gatherings-more-10-people" Singapore,SGP,20200327,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Singapore will ban gatherings of more than 10 people outside work and school from Friday until the end of April, as it ramps up social distancing measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3076783/coronavirus-singapore-bans-gatherings-more-10-people " Singapore,SGP,20200401,E1: Income support,1,1,"""Temporary Relief Fund to provide immediate financial assistance The Temporary Relief Fund provides immediate financial assistance to lower- to middle-income Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who have lost their jobs or faced an income loss of at least 30 per cent due to COVID-19, and require urgent help with basic living expenses. Eligible applicants will receive one-off cash assistance of $500. The Temporary Relief Fund will be open for applications at all SSOs and Community Centres (CCs) from 1 to 30 April 2020."" Link: https://www.msf.gov.sg/media-room/Pages/More-Support-for-Lower--to-Middle-Income-Singaporeans-Affected-by-COVID-19-Situation.aspx " Singapore,SGP,20200403,C1: School closing,0,,"Starting from 8 April 2020, all primary, secondary, Pre-University and IHL students, including students from Special Education (SPED) schools, will shift to full Home-Based Learning (HBL) till 4 May 2020 https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/schools-and-institutes-of-higher-learning-to-shift-to-full-home-based-learning-preschools-and-student-care-centres-to-suspend-general-services " Singapore,SGP,20200403,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"PM Lee Hsien Loong asks all residents to ""stay at home, as much as possible"" in address to the nation; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430224310/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/PM-Lee-Hsien-Loong-on-the-COVID19-situation-in-Singapore-on-3-April-2020 " Singapore,SGP,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"PM Lee Hsien Loong asks all residents to ""stay at home, as much as possible"" and to only go out for essentials in address to the nation; Since SGP is a city-state, this is both C6 and C7 (recommending internal movement outside the vicinity of the respective resident's home (since non-essential), this is coded as 1G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200430224310/https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/PM-Lee-Hsien-Loong-on-the-COVID19-situation-in-Singapore-on-3-April-2020 " Singapore,SGP,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""They have now recovered, but it could have been much worse if Singapore didn't have a sophisticated and extensive contact tracing programme, which follows the chain of the virus from one person to the next, identifying and isolating those people - and all their close contacts - before they can spread the virus further."" http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51866102 we only quarantine the close contacts of confirmed cases. http://web.archive.org/web/20200406123157/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/ministerial-statement-on-whole-of-government-response-to-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)" Singapore,SGP,20200403,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"For months, Singapore’s leaders urged citizens to wear masks only when ill, especially after locals panicked and rushed to stores to grab bundles of the essentials as the coronavirus spread. Now, they’ve shifted tack. In a live address to the nation Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said his government will stop discouraging the general public from wearing face masks in public. Reusable masks will be distributed from April 5, Lee said. “Wearing a mask may help to protect others, in case you have the virus but don’t know it,” Lee said, noting the World Health Organization and the U.S.’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are also reviewing advisories. https://web.archive.org/web/20201010185631/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-03/singapore-u-turns-on-wearing-masks-as-local-virus-cases-climb" Singapore,SGP,20200406,E1: Income support,1,1,"Quotation: ""The Courage Fund will help (i) dependents of those who succumb to the virus (ii) healthcare workers, frontline workers and community volunteers who contract the virus in the course of duty, and (iii) lower-income families experiencing financial difficulties as a result of their family member(s) contracting the virus, or having to serve Quarantine Orders, Stay-Home Notices or mandatory Leave of Absence (LOA). Application details will be available on NCSS website by end-March, and eligible lower-income households can also apply at the SSOs from 6 April 2020."" Link: https://www.msf.gov.sg/media-room/Pages/More-Support-for-Lower--to-Middle-Income-Singaporeans-Affected-by-COVID-19-Situation.aspx Link: https://www.ncss.gov.sg/thecouragefund Note: Relief payments vary depending upon household income and per capita calculations; therefore, it could be less than or greater than lost income. " Singapore,SGP,20200407,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Quote: “We are implementing significantly stricter measures,” Lee said. “From coming Tuesday, we will also close most of the workplaces to limit physical interactions but essential services will continue to work as usual"" Link: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/covid-19-singapore-closes-schools-most-workplaces-/1790994 Quote (21 April): ""We will also close more workplaces, so that only the most essential services will remain open."" Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/in-full-pm-lees-address-to-singapore-on-extending-circuit-breaker-period-to-june-1" Singapore,SGP,20200407,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200408093433/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-empty-trains-and-quiet-streets-as-singapore-enters-day-1-of-circuit-breaker" Singapore,SGP,20200408,C1: School closing,3,1,"From 8 April 2020 to 4 May 2020, schools and institutes of higher learning will shift to full home-based learning, while preschool and student care centres will suspend services. Private education institutions should also move to home-based learning, or suspend classes otherwise. http://web.archive.org/web/20200408092658/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/circuit-breaker-to-minimise-further-spread-of-covid-19" Singapore,SGP,20200408,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Except for special circumstances, a person must not meet another individual not living in the same place of residence for any social purpose (Art. 6 of COVID-19 (TEMPORARY MEASURES) ACT 2020 - Prohibition on social gatherings); https://web.archive.org/web/20200430221409/https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/pressroom/press-releases/annex-for-notification-8-apr-2020.pdf " Singapore,SGP,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"comes into force on 8 April 2020. (2) Subject to paragraph (3), every individual must stay at or in, and not leave, his or her ordinary place of residence in Singapore. (3) An individual may leave the individual’s ordinary place of residence only https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/pressroom/press-releases/annex-for-notification-8-apr-2020.pdf " Singapore,SGP,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"every individual must stay at or in, and not leave, his or her ordinary place of residence in Singapore. Except for special circumstances, a person must not meet another individual not living in the same place of residence for any social purpose. Since SGP is a city-state, this is both C6 and C7 , this is coded as 2G; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/pressroom/press-releases/annex-for-notification-8-apr-2020.pdf" Singapore,SGP,20200409,C1: School closing,3,1,"Lockdown extended to May http://web.archive.org/web/20200421164657/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/21/singapore-coronavirus-outbreak-surges-with-3000-new-cases-in-three-days" Singapore,SGP,20200409,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown extended to May http://web.archive.org/web/20200421164657/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/21/singapore-coronavirus-outbreak-surges-with-3000-new-cases-in-three-days" Singapore,SGP,20200409,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Social distancing measure stickers telling people where to stand have been put into place, but no closures. Thermal scanners will also be deployed at selected MRT stations to provide an additional layer of screening before commuters enter the public transport network. https://web.archive.org/web/20200421164935/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/coronavirus-safe-distancing-measures-to-be-rolled-out-across-public-transport" Singapore,SGP,20200409,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Changi Airport Closed" Singapore,SGP,20200409,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government keeping people well informed" Singapore,SGP,20200409,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Government go around and test people. As of March 20, Singapore had conducted 38,000 tests, or about 6,800 examinations per million population, the health ministry said. That rate outpaced South Korea, the region’s poster child for fast and expansive testing, which had administered about 6,100 tests per million population in the same time frame. No point archiving because of paywall: https://www.ft.com/content/ca4e0db0-6aaa-11ea-800d-da70cff6e4d3 http://web.archive.org/web/20200421164657/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/21/singapore-coronavirus-outbreak-surges-with-3000-new-cases-in-three-days" Singapore,SGP,20200409,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Rigerous contact tracing is being attempted, but has been more lax recently, which has been blamed for the increase in cases during this period http://web.archive.org/web/20200421164657/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/21/singapore-coronavirus-outbreak-surges-with-3000-new-cases-in-three-days" Singapore,SGP,20200410,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quote: ""The government of Singapore has announced that from 09 April 2020, 11:59pm any traveler permitted entry into Singapore returning from anywhere abroad must serve their 14-day SHN at a dedicated government facility instead of their own places of residence."" Link: https://sg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Singapore,SGP,20200414,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport ridership and traffic volume have dropped by more than 70%. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/continued-stringent-implementation-enforcement-of-circuit-breaker-measures" Singapore,SGP,20200414,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"From April 14, masks became mandatory at all times once leaving the house. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003543/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid19-wearing-masks-compulsory-lawrence-wong-12640828" Singapore,SGP,20200417,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Students across all levels, from primary school to universities, including those in special education schools, will shift to full home-based learning until May 4, the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said in a joint press release."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202002133/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/schools-to-close-apr-8-ong-ye-kung-covid19-coronavirus-12606672" Singapore,SGP,20200417,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Quote: People who are unwell should not use public transport, Mr Khaw (Singapore's Transport Minister) said. Link: https://www.msn.com/en-sg/news/singapore/netizen-to-khaw-boon-wan-govt-officials-should-show-their-solidarity-with-us-by-taking-the-mrt-or-buses/ar-BB11C89i Quote: Public transport and transport services like private-hire cars and taxis will continue to operate. Link: https://www.gov.sg/article/covid-19-circuit-breaker-heightened-safe-distancing-measures-to-reduce-movement" Singapore,SGP,20200417,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Updates on the COVID-19 situation in Singapore (Link): https://www.gov.sg/features/covid-19 (including misinformation, helpline, and all information related to COVID-19) Gov.sg launches new channels to keep the public informed about COVID-19 (Link): https://www.mci.gov.sg/pressroom/news-and-stories/pressroom/2020/4/gov-sg-launches-new-channels-to-keep-the-public-informed-about-covid-19" Singapore,SGP,20200420,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""The Act covers contracts for rentals in the industrial and commercial sectors, construction and supply contracts, as well as certain secured loan facilities granted by a bank or a finance company to small and medium-sized enterprises. Contracts for events such as weddings or conferences, as well as in tourism, such as cruise and hotel bookings, are also covered."" Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/how-to-seek-contractual-relief-for-yourself-or-your-business-under-the-covid-19-temporary" Singapore,SGP,20200421,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The June school holidays will be brought forward to May 5 in light of the extension of the “circuit breaker” period to Jun 1, announced the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Tuesday (Apr 21). This will apply to all MOE kindergartens, primary, secondary and pre-university students, including students from special education schools."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202003015/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/june-school-holidays-brought-forward-covid19-gce-exams-12662408" Singapore,SGP,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Quote: """"We are asking the various companies to put in place the various measures and they will start to prepare now...As soon as they are ready by 12 May, they can resume work,"" Minister of Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing said at a virtual press conference on Sunday."" ""We will not be able to open some of the social entertainment outlets, but we are focused on our manufacturing capacities and production capabilities,"" he said. Link: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/05/bf158de5d991-singapore-to-ease-lockdown-let-businesses-reopen-from-may-12.html" Singapore,SGP,20200512,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Testing is also currently used in a targeted way to monitor and protect vulnerable groups such as our seniors, healthcare workers and frontline officers managing COVID-19 cases."" While this testing policy is far above ""anyone symptomatic,"" it does not qualify for ""generally available to all,"" hence coding at 2 is retained, but should be reviewed in future iterations; https://web.archive.org/web/20200527194106/https://www.moh.gov.sg/licensing-and-regulation/regulations-guidelines-and-circulars/details/co-ordination-of-testing-resources-for-coronavirus-disease-2019-(covid-19)" Singapore,SGP,20200515,C8: International travel controls,2,,"In addition to a mandatory 14-day quarantine for returnees, there are additional restrictions on international travel. Work pass holders and people with long-term residency permits 'from any country must obtain permission for entry from the relevant agency before they commence their journey.' 'All short-term visitors will not be allowed to enter or transit through Singapore'; if there are extenuating reasons, permission must be applied for behorehand, and the 14-day quarantine must be observed after entry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422080024/https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid-19 " Singapore,SGP,20200523,C1: School closing,3,1,"The current policy line is that schools will open in phases from June 2, the day after the the 'Circuit Breaker' policy ends, with partial online teaching. Further changes will depend on the development of the epidemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200522024523/http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/spore-schools-to-open-june-2-with-most-alternating-weekly-between-online" Singapore,SGP,20200524,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"circuit breaker period ends on 1st June https://web.archive.org/web/20200601231125/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stay-vigilant-pm-lee-urges-as-circuit-breaker-period-ends" Singapore,SGP,20200524,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"circuit breaker period ends on 1st June https://web.archive.org/web/20200601231125/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stay-vigilant-pm-lee-urges-as-circuit-breaker-period-ends" Singapore,SGP,20200524,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"circuit breaker period ends on 1st June https://web.archive.org/web/20200601231125/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stay-vigilant-pm-lee-urges-as-circuit-breaker-period-ends" Singapore,SGP,20200524,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"circuit breaker period ends on 1st June https://web.archive.org/web/20200601231125/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stay-vigilant-pm-lee-urges-as-circuit-breaker-period-ends" Singapore,SGP,20200524,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"circuit breaker period ends on 1st June https://web.archive.org/web/20200601231125/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stay-vigilant-pm-lee-urges-as-circuit-breaker-period-ends" Singapore,SGP,20200524,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"circuit breaker period ends on 1st June https://web.archive.org/web/20200601231125/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stay-vigilant-pm-lee-urges-as-circuit-breaker-period-ends" Singapore,SGP,20200524,C8: International travel controls,2,,"circuit breaker period ends on 1st June https://web.archive.org/web/20200601231125/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/stay-vigilant-pm-lee-urges-as-circuit-breaker-period-ends" Singapore,SGP,20200526,E1: Income support,2,1,"On 26 May, the government announced the Fortitude Budget. The Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be extended for 1 more month to cover wages in August 2020. For firms that cannot resume operations immediately after the circuit breaker, the Government will continue to provide wage support at 75% until August 2020, or when they are allowed to re-open (whichever is earlier). There will also be increased support for some affected sectors (eg. aerospace sector, retail, marine and offshore) - an increase from the previous 25% to either 50% or 75%. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712075233/https://www.gov.sg/article/a-summary-of-the-fortitude-budget-2020" Singapore,SGP,20200602,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Students will return to school from June 2 over two phases as part of the easing of the coronavirus circuit breaker measures that are expected to end on June 1. Here are some of the adjustments planned for schools and pre-schools that the Government announced on Tuesday (May 19). 1. Phase 1 of resuming school: First few weeks from June 2 For primary and secondary schools: -Primary 6, Secondary 4 and Secondary 5 students will attend school on weekdays. - The rest of the upper levels (Primary 4 and 5, or Secondary 3) will alternate weekly with the lower levels (Primary 1, 2, and 3, or Secondary 1 and 2) to be back in school for one week, then switch to home-based learning the next week. For junior colleges (JCs) and Millennia Institute (MI): - Up to half of the students will return to school. JCs and MI will prioritise JC2 and Pre-University 3 students, with some rotation of students from the other levels. For special education (Sped) schools: - Students' return will be staggered from June 2. All students will be back in school by June 8. For institutes of higher learning (IHLs): - Polytechnic students will return primarily for practical and laboratory sessions. Lessons and tutorials will remain online. - Institute of Technical Education students will rotate weekly between online and on-campus lessons. They will return primarily for practical and lab sessions. For pre-schools: - Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2 children may return from June 2. - Nursery 1 and Nursery 2 children may return from June 8. - Infant care and playgroup children may return from June 10. - Early intervention centres to reopen in phases from June 2, starting with in-person intervention for children with higher needs."" Note: According to the codebook childcare is captured in C2 and hybrid teaching (in-class and online teaching), since schools are not fully closed, should be coded as 1G. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207122250/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/schools-to-open-in-phases-from-june-2-after-covid-19-circuit-breaker-how-this-will-work" Singapore,SGP,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Safe Re-opening is the first of the 3 phases of the end of the circut breaker period. It started on 2 June. Economic activities that do not pose a high risk of transmission resumed, but social, economic and entertainment activities that carry higher risk are still closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610130838/https://www.gov.sg/article/safe-re-opening-how-singapore-will-resume-activities-after-the-circuit-breaker https://web.archive.org/web/20200610130934/https://www.gov.sg/article/post-circuit-breaker-when-can-we-move-on-to-phases-2-and-3" Singapore,SGP,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Marriages solemnisations involving up to 10 persons is allowed to take place in-person again. Places of worship can re-open for private worship, i.e. with up to 5 members of the same household praying together at any one time. Families can continue to gather for wakes and funerals, with no more than 10 persons at any one time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610130838/https://www.gov.sg/article/safe-re-opening-how-singapore-will-resume-activities-after-the-circuit-breaker" Singapore,SGP,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Everyone should continue to leave home only for essential activities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610130838/https://www.gov.sg/article/safe-re-opening-how-singapore-will-resume-activities-after-the-circuit-breaker" Singapore,SGP,20200602,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Arrivals from anywhere in the world entering Singapore will be required to serve a 14 day period isolated in a hotel room or similar accommodation provided by the Singapore government. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610132148/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/singapore/entry-requirements" Singapore,SGP,20200619,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"From June 19, Singapore has entered Phase Two of its COVID19 policy, and most sectors are now open with special safety measures in place, including dine-in restaurants and retail outlets. Businesses are still required to offer the option for remote work by default, wherever possible. Businesses that fail to comply with the necessary safety measures may be obliged to close. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712071333/https://www.gov.sg/article/moving-into-phase-2-what-activities-can-resume" Singapore,SGP,20200619,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 19 June, Singapore has moved into Phase 2 but large-scale events and venues, such as conferences, exhibitions, concerts and trade fairs are not allowed to resume yet. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712071333/https://www.gov.sg/article/moving-into-phase-2-what-activities-can-resume" Singapore,SGP,20200619,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From 19 June, Singapore has moved to Phase 2, where only small-group social gatherings of up to any five persons can resume. Within the home, households may receive up to five visitors at any one time. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712072632/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/moving-into-phase-two-of-re-opening" Singapore,SGP,20200619,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Phase Two of Singapore's Circuit Breaker policy, which began on June 19, does not include any recommendations to close public transport. https://archive.vn/qVq8N" Singapore,SGP,20200619,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"People are encouraged to work from home wherever possible, and social distancing measures must be complied with, but there are no curfews or requirements in place. https://archive.vn/qVq8N" Singapore,SGP,20200619,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From June 19, Singapore has entered Phase Two of its COVID19 policy, where most sectors of the economy and most schools have reopened and public transport is operating. In a small city-state like Singapore, this effectively means internal movement is no longer restricted. https://archive.vn/qVq8N" Singapore,SGP,20200623,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new policy identified" Singapore,SGP,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No New Policy identified" Singapore,SGP,20200623,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new policy identified." Singapore,SGP,20200629,C1: School closing,1,1,"Students from all levels will return to school daily from 29 June 2020, while Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) will progressively increase the number of students allowed back on campus at any one time for face-to-face learning, while maintaining a significant amount of online learning. Schools and campuses will continue to adhere to safe management measures to keep students and staff safe. Since: Since universities and other higher education institutions are adopting an hybrid model (hence are not fully closed) the code of this indicator was downgraded to 1G. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712070706/https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/arrangements-for-schools-and-institutes-of-higher-learning-in-phase-two" Singapore,SGP,20200702,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new policy identified" Singapore,SGP,20200702,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new policy identified" Singapore,SGP,20200702,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From 15 June, while Singapore had still not yet allowed short-term visitors, those coming in under the Green / Fast Lane arrangements (starting with China, and eventually covering more countries/regions), or with special prior approval are allowed to. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712074243/https://www.gov.sg/article/updates-to-border-measures-for-travellers-entering-singapore" Singapore,SGP,20200702,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712075600/https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/news/press-releases/temporary-relief-for-inability-to-perform-contractual-obligations-due-to-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-situation" Singapore,SGP,20200702,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200712080737/https://www.gov.sg/article/covid-19-resources" Singapore,SGP,20200702,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy. " Singapore,SGP,20200702,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy. " Singapore,SGP,20200704,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new policy identified" Singapore,SGP,20200713,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Minister Lawrence Wong “Making sure that the majority of the employees continue to work from home is one precaution that every employer should continue to take” https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060516/https://www.sgpc.gov.sg/sgpcmedia/media_releases/mnd/transcript/T-20200707-1/attachment/REMARKS%20BY%20MINISTER%20LAWRENCE%20WONG%20CO-CHAIR%20OF%20THE%20MULTI-MINISTRY%20TASKFORCE%20ON%20COVID-19%20AT%20THE%20PRESS%20CONFERENCE%20ON%20COVID-19%20AT%20NATIONAL%20PRESS%20CENTRE%20ON%207%20JULY%202020.pdf " Singapore,SGP,20200713,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Events still cancelled. Example: https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060539/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ocbc-cycle-2020-cancelled-with-virtual-event-as-replacement-051443201.html" Singapore,SGP,20200713,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change. Still less than 5. " Singapore,SGP,20200713,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722060516/https://www.sgpc.gov.sg/sgpcmedia/media_releases/mnd/transcript/T-20200707-1/attachment/REMARKS%20BY%20MINISTER%20LAWRENCE%20WONG%20CO-CHAIR%20OF%20THE%20MULTI-MINISTRY%20TASKFORCE%20ON%20COVID-19%20AT%20THE%20PRESS%20CONFERENCE%20ON%20COVID-19%20AT%20NATIONAL%20PRESS%20CENTRE%20ON%207%20JULY%202020.pdfC7" Singapore,SGP,20200723,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/singapore/coronavirus" Singapore,SGP,20200723,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/singapore/coronavirus" Singapore,SGP,20200723,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/singapore/coronavirus" Singapore,SGP,20200804,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,E1: Income support,2,1,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200804,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update." Singapore,SGP,20200808,C1: School closing,1,1," "" In the coming two weeks, university students starting the new academic year will be attending a mix of classes which will be conducted fully online or in-person on campus — in some cases, classes for the same module will involve a hybrid of both arrangements — depending on the number of participants for example.The arrangements are part of the precautionary measures in place amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with Singapore still in the second phase of its circuit breaker exit."" Source: https://archive.vn/d6x9b" Singapore,SGP,20200814,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. Notably, from Sep 1, some travellers coming to Singapore from Brunei and New Zealand will not be required to serve a stay-home notice but will take a COVID-19 test upon arrival instead, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (Aug 21). https://web.archive.org/web/20200822115326/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-brunei-new-zealand-singapore-travel-stay-home-notice-13042146" Singapore,SGP,20200823,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003331/https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Updates-on-COVID-19" Singapore,SGP,20200823,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new update. " Singapore,SGP,20200823,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new update. See for example: https://web.archive.org/web/20200902003427/https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/home-pages/advisory-for-food-and-beverage-establishments.html. Singapore is still in Phase 2. " Singapore,SGP,20200823,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Can confirm anecdotally. " Singapore,SGP,20200823,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As per previous coding. " Singapore,SGP,20200823,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200902002539/https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19" Singapore,SGP,20200902,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change at the moment. But on 9 Sep, the government announced that the Manpower ministry is working with tripartite partners on the next phase of safe management measures (SMMs) for workplaces. They emphasised that employers still implement SMMs seriously and ensure that safe distancing is adhered to. Additionally, employers need to implement flexible workplace hours to allow a good part of workers to travel off-peak (after 0930 hours), which helps to mitigate the risk of crowding in public places and office buildings during peak hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912072957/https://www.gov.sg/article/strengthening-measures-for-safe-reopening-of-activities" Singapore,SGP,20200902,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912072957/https://www.gov.sg/article/strengthening-measures-for-safe-reopening-of-activities" Singapore,SGP,20200902,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912072957/https://www.gov.sg/article/strengthening-measures-for-safe-reopening-of-activities" Singapore,SGP,20200902,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912072957/https://www.gov.sg/article/strengthening-measures-for-safe-reopening-of-activities" Singapore,SGP,20200924,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As confirmed in the previous note, public transportation is operating. However, travellers are required to wear masks, including in taxis and ride-hailing services. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201003110059/https://sg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Singapore,SGP,20200924,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Singapore will lift border restrictions for some visitors from Australia, excluding Victoria state, and Vietnam from Oct 8, after doing so for Brunei and New Zealand earlier this month (...) From Thursday, October 1, foreigners who are short-term visitors travelling from Vietnam and Australia, excluding Victoria state, may apply for an Air Travel Pass to seek entry into Singapore. Travel will be allowed from Oct 8. (This indicator was coded as 3 since these restrictions, and others specially for short-term visitors (http://web.archive.org/web/20201003120701/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-border-restrictions-australia-vietnam-travel-covid-19-13164246), are still in place at the time we are writing) Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201003120518/https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid-19/arrivalsg" Singapore,SGP,20200924,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The mask requirements for children have been revised: ""25. The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have recently issued their guidance that young children below the age of 6 years may not have the coordination necessary for the proper use of masks. Therefore consistent adult supervision is recommended to ensure appropriate and safe use of masks by these young children. 26. Our current guidelines allow for greater flexibility on mask use for young children, and permit children 12 years old and below to use a face shield in place of a mask. These are already consistent with WHO and UNICEF’s recommendations but not fully reflected in our current laws. We will be therefore adjusting the legal cut-off age for children to wear masks to 6 years old and above, up from the current 2 years old and above. 27. To protect young children from COVID-19, we continue to strongly encourage young children to use a mask or face shield, especially if they are in a group setting (e.g. in preschool) or when interacting with others. Children and other persons who may not have the coordination necessary for the proper use of masks or face shields, should continue to be supervised when doing so."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201003110923/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/resuming-more-activities-safely" Singapore,SGP,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""6. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has updated the Requirements for Safe Management Measures (SMM) at the Workplace to continue to ensure safe workplaces for all. These updated requirements will take effect from 28 September 2020. More employees may return to the workplace 7. Working from home remains the default mode of working. We will allow more employees (presently working from home) to return to the workplaces. But employers must ensure that (i) such employees continue to work from home for at least half their working time, and (ii) no more than half of such employees are at the workplace at any point in time [1]. 8. With more employees returning to the workplace, employers should play their part in minimising crowding and possible congregation at common spaces, including on public transport. They can do so by: a. Implementing flexible workplace hours to allow employees who can, to work partly at home and partly at the workplace such that they travel outside of peak periods, e.g. blocks of 10am-4pm or 1-5pm in-office hours, or return to the workplace only for meetings and work-from-home the rest of the time. b. Further staggering of reporting times such that half of all employees start work at or after 10am. 9. In addition, split team or shift arrangements must continue to be implemented, with each team restricted to one worksite where possible. Employers must also ensure clear separation of employees on different teams or shifts. 10. This update has been carefully considered to balance the concerns of employers regarding the impact of extended periods of working-from-home on productivity and workplace relations, while creating safe workplaces for employees. This will also support employees who face particular difficulty working-from-home. As these measures will need to be in place for some time, we encourage employers to ensure that work-from-home arrangements are implemented in a sustainable manner to enable employees to maintain work-life balance while continuing to meet business needs. (...) 13. To reduce the risk of transmission with the gradual resumption of activities, employers must continue to ensure clear physical spacing of at least 1 metre and demarcate safe physical distances: a. Between all persons at meeting rooms, work areas, and workstations; and b. At all times during work-related events held at the workplace. 14. In addition, employers must continue to ensure good workplace SMMs such as controlling access at the workplace and cleaning of common spaces regularly. Employees should also do their part in adhering to the measures to create a safe working environment. 15. The tripartite partners – MOM, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) will continue to review the requirements periodically to take further developments into account, such as updated medical advice, technological updates and operational practices. These updates will help employers to keep workplaces safe amidst the fluid COVID-19 situation, while streamlining processes where possible. 16. To continue to ensure safe workplaces for all and minimise the risk of widespread re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community, the onus is on employers and employees to comply with the SMM requirements, including the use of SafeEntry to check-in all employees and visitors as required. Non-compliance with SMMs may result in penalties such as suspension of on-site operations, fines, and withholding of payouts for government support schemes and grants. More severe violations of SMMs may result in prosecution. The SnapSAFE app may continue to be used to report any breach of the requirements at the workplace."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201003113302/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/resuming-more-activities-safely" Singapore,SGP,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1," ""11. Work-related events within the workplace premises that are business-oriented (such as conferences, seminars, corporate retreats, Annual General Meetings and Extraordinary General Meetings) will be allowed to resume, for up to 50 persons (or lower depending on venue capacity based on safe management principles) with strict adherence to SMM requirements e.g. at least 1 metre safe distancing between each employee. We will consider allowing the resumption of work-related events at external venues at a later date. We will also update the safe management measures for workplaces in certain areas (e.g. rules on staff having their meals at staff canteens), taking reference from prevailing national guidelines. More details will be released by MOM later."" Note: In other setting, restrictions mentioned in the previous notes remain in place (which is why I coded this indicator as 4G). Source: Source: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/resuming-more-activities-safely" Singapore,SGP,20200928,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Working from home remains the default mode of working (...)"" Source: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/resuming-more-activities-safely" Singapore,SGP,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""From 3 October 2020, all ROs (religious organizations) will be allowed to conduct congregational and other worship services for up to 100 persons, subject to safe distancing and safe management measures in place. MCCY is also considering a pilot to increase worship limits up to 250 persons (five zones of 50 persons for congregational services) and will release further details subsequently. From 3 October 2020, we will be expanding the current pilot for wedding receptions to allow up to 100 unique attendees (including the wedding couple, excluding vendors and service providers) in total, subject to premise capacity. Participants in a wedding can be split into multiple zones of up to 50 persons each, or split by staggered timings with up to 50 persons in each slot. There should be at least 30 minutes between slots for cleaning and disinfection of the event space. The cap for marriage solemnisations will also be increased to 100 persons [2], split across multiple zones of up to 50 persons each. Venue operators may impose a lower cap if they are unable to comply with the zoning or staggered timing requirements."" Only exceptions for religious gatherings and weddings were announced (since we report the stricter measures-only up to 5 people are allowed to gather together outside the home and households can receive up to 5 visitors at one time,- this indicator was coded as 4G) Source: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/resuming-more-activities-safely http://web.archive.org/web/20201003115757/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/singapore/coronavirus" Singapore,SGP,20201004,C1: School closing,1,1,"No evidence for regionally targeted or general closure of schools or universities was found. UNESCO (https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse) indicates that Singapore's schools are fully open. From Nanyang Technological University: ""All large-group lectures will be delivered online. Tutorials, seminars and lab sessions will generally be conducted in-person. Lectures, tutorials, seminars and lab sessions will progressively transition to be conducted fully in-person once the COVID-19 situation stabilises and where permitted by national public health guidelines."" Source: http://archive.today/2020.10.15-104511/https://www.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/Novel-Coronavirus-FAQs.aspx " Singapore,SGP,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Whilst there appear to be efforts to allow more employees to return to workplaces, especially in light of continued control of Covid-19, the recommendation to spend at least 50% of time working from home applies. ""We have made significant moves towards restoring economic and social activities. From 28 September 2020, we allowed more employees who have been working from home to return to their workplaces, which Mr Louis Chua had asked about. However, we need to continue to keep our workplaces safe and minimise crowding. Therefore, such employees should still continue to work from home for at least half their working time and there should be no more than 50% of such employees at the workplace at any point in time. Work-related events, including conferences, seminars, and meetings, have also been allowed to resume, albeit within a 50-person cap for these activities to reduce the risk of transmission. Other safe management measures should continue to be observed at work places. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.15-095825/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/easing-of-measures" Singapore,SGP,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Note that the written response regarding the easing of measures continues to refer to limits on private gatherings to 5 people and a hope that with continuing control of Covid-19, these measures can be relaxed further. ""Ms Jessica Tan has asked what can be expected on further easing of measures going forward, and when this can be done, and I understand Ms Foo Mee Har would like to know whether the social and dining group size limit of five persons will be reviewed. All these are very important questions that we ask ourselves constantly. Sir, if all of us continue to work together and keep our guard up even as more activities resume, we will be able to keep the pandemic under control, and progress towards further opening up our economy and society steadily. For instance, we could consider allowing for general group sizes larger than five, so that larger families or groups of friends could meet and have meals together. We are particularly concerned about dining as we need to remove our masks so as to eat and drink, but we tend to also talk at the same time. The risk is considerably higher than activities which we can keep our masks on and maintain a safe distance."" http://archive.today/2020.10.15-095825/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/easing-of-measures " Singapore,SGP,20201015,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Although public events are allowed to proceed, the approach is referred to as ""targeted"" and there are restrictions on sizes of groups. ""We have also taken steps to support the resumption of a few very targeted and specific areas. We recognise the importance of key life events such as weddings, and the importance of religious activities and worship to our spiritual needs. Therefore, we have allowed greater numbers of up to 100 persons to attend each of these events, in multiple zones or time slots of at most 50 persons each to limit potential risk exposure. Earlier, we had also allowed the resumption of physical exercise classes in common community spaces, and allowed an increase in capacity for cinemas and leisure attractions such as the Zoo and Bird Park. Museums and libraries have also re-opened. We are piloting live performances to prepare us to eventually be able to resume such activities safely. "" http://archive.today/2020.10.15-095825/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/easing-of-measures Following the coding scheme guide, a code of 2G appears to continue to reflect the policy. However the reference to ""pilot projects"" suggest that larger scale events are being considered." Singapore,SGP,20201015,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Current information provided by: https://www.gov.sg/infobot ""All short-term visitors will not be allowed to enter Singapore, except: - SafeTravel and Air Travel Pass holders. For more information, visit the SafeTravel website. - Visitors with approval letter of entry from the relevant agency in Singapore.""" Singapore,SGP,20201015,E1: Income support,2,1,"No further announcements for this measure found on either Ministry of Health (https://www.moh.gov.sg) or government (https://www.gov.sg) websites since 3rd October" Singapore,SGP,20201015,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No further announcements for this measure found on either Ministry of Health (https://www.moh.gov.sg) or government (https://www.gov.sg) websites since 3rd October" Singapore,SGP,20201015,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Details below from the current Ministry of Health Covid-19 FAQs describing testing (https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/faqs). This suggests that testing is either for people with symptoms, as part of am organised screening process for specific groups or for pre-departure international travel. Access to testing appears to require prior permission from authorities. Consequently this is given a code of ""2"" rather than ""3"" ""You will be tested for COVID-19 only if your doctor assesses that there is clinical need to do so, based on your health condition and travel/contact history. If it is deemed that there is the need for you to be tested, your doctor will be able to test you or refer you to a hospital for the test, and you will not be required to pay for the test. Please note that a negative test is possible during the virus incubation period, and does not exclude the possibility that infection is present."" ""The Regional Screening Centres support diagnostic testing in the community and active surveillance testing for targeted groups including frontline workers supporting COVID-19 operations and workers in the construction, marine and process sectors. The RSCs do not accept walk-in requests for screening. Individuals who are unwell or have medical concerns should consult their primary care doctors, and will be tested if necessary. "" "" The One Farrer Hotel drive-through testing facility is a swabbing site set up in partnership with private partners to support our national screening efforts. Similar to RSCs set up by HPB, this facility does not accept walk-in requests for screening."" ""Travellers that require pre-departure tests (PDT) in Singapore for non-discretionary reasons of travel (e.g. Essential business/work-related travel outside of Fast Lane, RGL and PCA; long-term education; or compassionate reasons) may submit an application for assessment at the Safe Travel website at https://go.gov.sg/pdt. More details can be found on this website.""" Singapore,SGP,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Current answer to: ""Why and when must I wear a mask?"" on Ministry of Health Covid-19 FAQs https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/faqs ""It is mandatory for all persons to wear a mask when leaving their homes. Masks help to reduce the expulsion and transmission of droplets, which is the predominant route of transmission of COVID-19. It is therefore important for you to wear a mask, so that you will not spread the infection to others if you are infected. This is important even if you feel well, because you may be infected but asymptomatic. It may be difficult for persons who are out in the community to avoid contact with others completely, including with infected persons who have very mild symptoms or may not show any symptoms. The wearing of masks is therefore an important precaution we can all take. Everyone must wear a mask when outside of their homes. This applies on public transport, taxis, private hire cars, walking to or at markets, and also for permitted enterprise workers at all workplace premises, whether they are frontline staff (such as food handlers, cashiers and bus drivers) or performing back office functions (such as data entry personnel and payroll executives). Individuals may remove their mask while engaging in strenuous exercise outdoors (e.g. running/jogging), but they must put it back on after completing exercise.""" Singapore,SGP,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Starting from 1 October 2020, STB will start accepting applications for Event Organisers and Event Venues to pilot MICE events of up to 5 zones of 50 attendees (250 pax) with attendees to be divided into cohorts of 20. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021161056/https://www.imda.gov.sg/news-and-events/Media-Room/Media-Releases/2020/Advisories-on-COVID-19-Situation" Singapore,SGP,20201016,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Currently in phase 3, Singapore has revoked all the borders travel bans. The following statement was found in their official site. Unlike larger countries which can keep their borders closed, our livelihoods and economic survival depend heavily on Singapore being open to the world and being a key international and travel hub. It is therefore not possible for Singapore to keep our borders closed indefinitely. We will have to gradually allow more travel to resume in a safe manner. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021162952/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/roadmap-to-phase-three" Singapore,SGP,20201022,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The website from Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) regarding ""Safe Lanes"" (link below) provides an overview of the current situation. On the basis of this information, a code of 3 is chosen because entry to Singapore is restricted and regional considerations are part of the restrictions. For example, under the Air Travel Pass scheme which allows entry for ""any purpose of travel"", only 5 countries are mentioned. And under the reciprocal Green Lanes Scheme which allows entry for ""business and official travel"", six countries are mentioned (with local regional exceptions). Entry to Singapore from any other country is restricted to those who are Singaporean citizens or permanent residents, hold work passes, student passes or who are related to Singaporean citizens or permanent residents. http://archive.today/2020.11.02-201511/https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/arriving/overview" Singapore,SGP,20201025,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Note from Ministry of Manpower: ""Pilot of Antigen Rapid Tests for Quicker Detection of COVID-19 Infection Among Migrant Workers"" http://archive.today/2020.11.02-174037/https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/1025-pilot-of-antigen-rapid-tests-for-quicker-detection-of-covid-19-infection-among-migrant-workers" Singapore,SGP,20201101,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As noted in previous comments, restrictions remain in place on the public events which exceed certain numbers of people. However, as is also noted, there are attempts to explore the viability of running larger events. New announcement concerns the increased numbers of venues allowed to put on indoor live performances with audiences of up to 100 people. Extensive details are provided on the National Arts Council website on the requirements (see link below for more details) ""1. On 20 October 2020, MOH announced that indoor live performances would be allowed to resume at more venues from 1 November 2020, with up to two zones of 50 audience members. This follows the live performance pilots which were conducted from 11 September. 2. This advisory provides the safe management measures that must be observed for live performances, including (i) which venues are permitted; (ii) limits on the number of production crew and performers who can be unmasked; and (iii) safe distancing on stage, backstage, between the performers, and among the audience."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.11.02-183857/https://www.nac.gov.sg/whatwedo/support/sustaining-the-arts-during-covid-19/Arts-and-Culture-Sector-Advisories.html%23ResumptionofLivePerformances" Singapore,SGP,20201102,C1: School closing,1,1,"""All MOE centre-based lessons# will resume for non-graduating cohorts from 29 June 2020, with the same safe management measures that are put in place in schools. (...) Students in IHLs will continue to return primarily for practical and lab sessions, with a maximum of 50 persons per class. Similarly, other classes or consultations that were previously conducted online can now gradually resume on campus, with no more than 50 persons (including the lecturer/tutor) per class. All large-scale classes and lectures will continue to be held online. Selected student activities, such as project work discussions, fitness training and face-to-face counselling, may resume gradually, subject to the necessary safe management measures, including maintaining at least a one-metre distance between individuals and having no more than 50 persons in a venue. Large-scale orientation activities will still not be allowed, but some smaller-scale activities can proceed with the safe management measures. These include briefings, campus tours and non-contact ice-breaking activities."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202223013/https://www.moe.gov.sg/faqs-covid-19-infection" Singapore,SGP,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From the current version of COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020: (https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/COVID19TMA2020-S254-2020?DocDate=20200407#pr4-) ""Prohibition on social gatherings 6.—(1) An individual must not gather with any other individual, outside of the individual’s ordinary place of residence for a purpose that is not performing work as, for or with a permitted enterprise, except in a cohort — (a) that is a solemnization special cohort or a cohort in regulation 7A(2A)(b)(ii), where the purpose of gathering is the solemnization of a marriage; (b) that is a wedding special cohort or a cohort in regulation 8(1)(c)(ii), where the purpose of gathering is a wedding; or (c) in any other case, that consists of — (i) individuals all of whom are from the same household; or (ii) not more than 5 individuals.""" Singapore,SGP,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The current COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 (https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/COVID19TMA2020-S254-2020?DocDate=20201031#P12-P21-) state: ""(2) Subject to paragraph (3), every individual must stay at or in, and not leave, his or her ordinary place of residence in Singapore."" The exceptions in paragraph 3 refer to work in connection with a ""permitted enterprise"", procurement of a service from a ""permitted enterprise"" or educational establishment, in relation to child care, and for exercise, social and recreational activity."" Potentially the policy could be coded as 2G, however in light of the changes in policy on public events and the combination of ongoing control of Covid-19 in Singapore and other linked policy measures, a code of 2G might not reflect the situation. On balance, 1G may more accurately capture the combination of policy measures linked to this category." Singapore,SGP,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"From Straits Times: Refers to SafeEntry and TraceTogether digital contact tracing 'The TraceTogether token is a wearable device. Similar to the TraceTogether mobile app, the token works by exchanging Bluetooth signals with other nearby tokens or phones running the TraceTogether app. So far, TraceTogether has helped to identify about 25,000 close contacts of Covid-19 cases, of which 160 later tested positive for Covid-19, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong in a written reply to parliamentary questions from Mr Yip Hon Weng (Yio Chu Kang) and Ms He Ting Ru (Sengkang GRC) on Monday (Nov 2). He said: ""It has enabled the early identification and isolation of cases, faster than would have been possible with manual tracing."" ' http://archive.today/2020.11.02-174807/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/parliament-138-million-spent-on-safeentry-tracetogether-digital-contact-tracing" Singapore,SGP,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"From Straits Times: ""SINGAPORE - Even as Covid-19 restrictions are slowly eased and Singapore moves towards phase three of its reopening, one rule will remain mandatory: mask wearing. Anyone leaving their homes must wear a mask, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said in Parliament on Monday (Nov 2). People should put on their masks at all times, including putting them back on immediately after activities such as eating, drinking, or doing strenuous exercise. ""You should also keep your mask on when seated before you start consuming your food or drink or before you begin your workout,"" she added in her reply to Ms Cheryl Chan (East Coast GRC) who noted some grey areas in the enforcement of mask wearing."" http://archive.today/2020.11.02-172714/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/parliament-mask-wearing-is-key-and-will-remain-compulsory-as-covid-19-measures" Singapore,SGP,20201120,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Update from Ministry of Health on quarantine rules for travellers from Malaysia and Japan (which are included in the Safe Travel Lanes scheme). ""The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has been closely monitoring the global COVID-19 situation and will be tightening border measures given the resurgence of cases in Malaysia and Japan. All travellers entering Singapore from 22 November 2020, 2359 hours, who have a travel history in the past 14 days to Malaysia will now be required to serve a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) at dedicated SHN facilities. All travellers [except Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs)] entering Singapore from 27 November 2020, 2359 hours, who have a travel history in the past 14 days to Malaysia will be required to take a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test within 72 hours before departure."" http://archive.today/2020.11.23-163758/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/updated-border-measures-for-travellers-from-malaysia-and-japan " Singapore,SGP,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Singapore remains at Phase 2 of Covid measures. No additional announcements found from MOH or gov.sg" Singapore,SGP,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Singapore remains at Phase 2 of Covid measures. No additional announcements found from MOH or gov.sg" Singapore,SGP,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Singapore remains at Phase 2 of Covid measures. No additional announcements found from MOH or gov.sg Also note that discussions on private gatherings for Phase 3 suggests that it may still be limited to less than 10 people (Article from Straits Times in October: http://archive.today/2020.11.23-175019/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/gan-explains-why-task-force-chose-to-increase-group-sizes-to-8-for-phase-three)" Singapore,SGP,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Singapore remains at Phase 2 of Covid measures. No additional announcements found from MOH or gov.sg" Singapore,SGP,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Singapore remains at Phase 2 of Covid measures. No additional announcements found from MOH or gov.sg" Singapore,SGP,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Singapore remains at Phase 2 of Covid measures. No additional announcements found from MOH or gov.sg" Singapore,SGP,20201124,C1: School closing,1,1,"Old one - ""All MOE centre-based lessons# will resume for non-graduating cohorts from 29 June 2020, with the same safe management measures that are put in place in schools. (...) Students in IHLs will continue to return primarily for practical and lab sessions, with a maximum of 50 persons per class. Similarly, other classes or consultations that were previously conducted online can now gradually resume on campus, with no more than 50 persons (including the lecturer/tutor) per class. All large-scale classes and lectures will continue to be held online. Selected student activities, such as project work discussions, fitness training and face-to-face counselling, may resume gradually, subject to the necessary safe management measures, including maintaining at least a one-metre distance between individuals and having no more than 50 persons in a venue. Large-scale orientation activities will still not be allowed, but some smaller-scale activities can proceed with the safe management measures. These include briefings, campus tours and non-contact ice-breaking activities."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202223013/https://www.moe.gov.sg/faqs-covid-19-infection" Singapore,SGP,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Old one - From 28 September 2020, we allowed more employees who have been working from home to return to their workplaces, which Mr Louis Chua had asked about. However, we need to continue to keep our workplaces safe and minimise crowding. Therefore, such employees should still continue to work from home for at least half their working time and there should be no more than 50% of such employees at the workplace at any point in time. Work-related events, including conferences, seminars, and meetings, have also been allowed to resume, albeit within a 50-person cap for these activities to reduce the risk of transmission. Other safe management measures should continue to be observed at work places. http://archive.today/2020.10.15-095825/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/easing-of-measures" Singapore,SGP,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Under restriction, there is news of reopen planning - Currently, the Singapore Tourism Board allows business events of up to 50 people to take place, with the permission of the board and following specific risk-mitigation measures. On Sept. 7, organizers opened up applications for planners seeking permission to hold gatherings of up to 250 people beginning Oct. 1. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207183005/https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/coronavirus-countries-cities-reopening-COVID-19-new-cases" Singapore,SGP,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Old - On Sept. 7, organizers opened up applications for planners seeking permission to hold gatherings of up to 250 people beginning Oct. 1. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207183005/https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/coronavirus-countries-cities-reopening-COVID-19-new-cases" Singapore,SGP,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No restriction on public transport! They are not able to fill in existing running capacity post lockdown. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207184951/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/public-transport-mrt-bus-capacity-breakdown-covid-car-share-13329340" Singapore,SGP,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Multi-Ministry Taskforce regularly reviews our border measures to manage the risk of importation and onward local transmission from travellers. Given the surveillance regime that we have put in place for travellers serving Stay-Home Notice (SHN) at their own residence, we will also adopt a risk-based approach and allow more travellers to serve their 14-day SHN at a suitable place of residence. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207185849/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/updates-to-stay-home-notice-and-charging-policy-for-travellers" Singapore,SGP,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No While there are no movement restrictions in place, there are still certain rules that must be followed. All persons in Singapore must?wear a mask whenever outside of their residence?in public places including public transport, supermarkets, wet markets, convenience stores, pharmacies, and shopping malls. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201207191002/https://sg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Singapore,SGP,20201124,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Update from Ministry of Health on quarantine rules for travellers from Malaysia and Japan (which are included in the Safe Travel Lanes scheme). ""The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has been closely monitoring the global COVID-19 situation and will be tightening border measures given the resurgence of cases in Malaysia and Japan. All travellers entering Singapore from 22 November 2020, 2359 hours, who have a travel history in the past 14 days to Malaysia will now be required to serve a 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN) at dedicated SHN facilities. All travellers [except Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs)] entering Singapore from 27 November 2020, 2359 hours, who have a travel history in the past 14 days to Malaysia will be required to take a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test within 72 hours before departure."" http://archive.today/2020.11.23-163758/https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/updated-border-measures-for-travellers-from-malaysia-and-japan " Singapore,SGP,20201124,E1: Income support,2,1,"No further announcements for this measure found on either Ministry of Health (https://www.moh.gov.sg) or government (https://www.gov.sg) websites since 3rd October" Singapore,SGP,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No further announcements for this measure found on either Ministry of Health (https://www.moh.gov.sg) or government (https://www.gov.sg) websites since 3rd October" Singapore,SGP,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"yes - https://web.archive.org/web/20200902002539/https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19" Singapore,SGP,20201124,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Note from Ministry of Manpower: ""Pilot of Antigen Rapid Tests for Quicker Detection of COVID-19 Infection Among Migrant Workers"" http://archive.today/2020.11.02-174037/https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/1025-pilot-of-antigen-rapid-tests-for-quicker-detection-of-covid-19-infection-among-migrant-workers" Singapore,SGP,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"From Straits Times: Refers to SafeEntry and TraceTogether digital contact tracing 'The TraceTogether token is a wearable device. Similar to the TraceTogether mobile app, the token works by exchanging Bluetooth signals with other nearby tokens or phones running the TraceTogether app. So far, TraceTogether has helped to identify about 25,000 close contacts of Covid-19 cases, of which 160 later tested positive for Covid-19, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong in a written reply to parliamentary questions from Mr Yip Hon Weng (Yio Chu Kang) and Ms He Ting Ru (Sengkang GRC) on Monday (Nov 2). He said: ""It has enabled the early identification and isolation of cases, faster than would have been possible with manual tracing."" ' http://archive.today/2020.11.02-174807/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/parliament-138-million-spent-on-safeentry-tracetogether-digital-contact-tracing" Singapore,SGP,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"From Straits Times: ""SINGAPORE - Even as Covid-19 restrictions are slowly eased and Singapore moves towards phase three of its reopening, one rule will remain mandatory: mask wearing. Anyone leaving their homes must wear a mask, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said in Parliament on Monday (Nov 2). People should put on their masks at all times, including putting them back on immediately after activities such as eating, drinking, or doing strenuous exercise. ""You should also keep your mask on when seated before you start consuming your food or drink or before you begin your workout,"" she added in her reply to Ms Cheryl Chan (East Coast GRC) who noted some grey areas in the enforcement of mask wearing."" http://archive.today/2020.11.02-172714/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/parliament-mask-wearing-is-key-and-will-remain-compulsory-as-covid-19-measures" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200206,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travelers from countries with confirmed 2019-nCoV cases will be denied entry to Solomon Islands February 1; confirm travel itineraries https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/311906/solomon-islands-authorities-implement-entry-restrictions-due-to-2019-ncov-outbreak-february-1 http://archive.fo/wip/EhJik" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201108065523/http://sundayislessolomonislands.com/3068-2/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200619020919/https://www.facebook.com/officialmhmssi/ A ministry of Health managed Facebook page, and the use and coordination of mobile networks to reach residents over all the country with text messages" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200320,C1: School closing,3,0,"Early closure of all Schools in Honiara and Guadalcanal to proceed on an early school break from Friday 20 March. Students will vacate the boarding schools during the break. Schools in the rest of the country will remain open until the scheduled first-term school break. All schools will reopen in accordance with school calendar in April unless the situation changes when further decisions will be made. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015104510/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/government-implements-measures-to-protect-citizens/9636" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"http://archive.vn/HnWRj All non essential travel to the capital must be cancelled, and residents requested to return to hometowns. " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Kukum Market will close indefinitely from Monday 23rd March 2020. Fishing Village market will close indefinitely from Monday 23rd March 2020. All illegal markets, makeshift betelnut markets within the Honiara City boundary and on Guadalcanal province from the eastern town boundary to Alligator creek and from the western town boundary to Poha will be closed by 23 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015104510/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/government-implements-measures-to-protect-citizens/9636" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Non-essential public gatherings including sporting events, fun-raising concerts, weddings, night clubs, kava bars are discouraged. This may extend to churches if the situation gets worse. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015104510/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/government-implements-measures-to-protect-citizens/9636" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200323,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529150136/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/solomon-islands" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On 25 March, Solomon Islands declared a State of Emergency, which has twice been extended to 4 months, currently expiring 25 November. Some economic sectors, like informal food and betel nut markets in Honiara, were banned completely, whilst other sectors were subject to more limited restrictions. For example, nightclubs are currently banned but kava bars and casinos are open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015124509/https://www.policyforum.net/together-or-apart-against-covid-19-the-solomon-islands-state-of-emergency/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201015124923/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/new-law-for-public-health-emergency-being-looked-at/10168 While this cell used to be coded as 2G, I have recoded it to 2T as no available source confirmed that any of the business closings were required nationwide (there's only information on Honiara)." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200327,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Non-essential public gatherings including sporting events, fun-raising concerts, weddings, night clubs, kava bars are discouraged. This may extend to churches if the situation gets worse. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015104510/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/government-implements-measures-to-protect-citizens/9636" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200327,E1: Income support,2,1,"""A sum of $5,000 to be made available to members under the age of 50 years who are temporarily laid off and or repatriated home due to the effects of the COVID-19. Members whose balances are below $5,000 are to be paid 50% of their balances."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601110306/https://www.solomonislandsembassy.com/news-and-press-releases/hon-prime-minister-manasseh-sogavare-statement-to-the-nation-on-the-state-of-public-emergency" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200327,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200328,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529150252/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/412792/covid-19-solomons-closes-borders-honiara-now-emergency-zone" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200331,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The Solomon Islands government has extended a school closure notice, previously only for institutions in the capital Honiara and Guadalcanal, to the rest of the country. The Solomon Star reported the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Education, Franco Rodie issued the directive, as part of the country's Covid-19 response strategy. Dr Rodie said the mass repatriation of people from the capital to their home provinces following the declaration of a State of Public Emergency last week was causing anxiety and confusion for schools and education authorities. Because of this Dr Rodie ordered all schools to close with a tentative return date set for the 27th of April."" http://archive.fo/Bh4oE#selection-933.0-949.109" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200410,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Over the Easter Weekend, for Friday and Saturday, a mandatory curfew was in place from 8pm to 5am for both April 10 and April 11. (the legality has been challenged) http://archive.fo/oyvID" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200412,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Following the 2 day curfews for Easter weekend, a return to a recommendation that Islander not travel or go from from home resumes. " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200427,C1: School closing,3,0,"""The National Government through the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) has announced a partial resumption of classes in most provinces in the country on April 27 except for schools that were located in emergency zones. The emergency zones include Honiara City, Guadalcanal Province, and Western Province including Gizo, Noro, Munda, Shortland Islands and Choiseul Province including Taro and surrounding areas. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201107122709/https://solomons.gov.sb/most-schools-to-resume-classes-on-april-27/" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200427,H2: Testing policy,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200529150542/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/415197/solomons-has-capability-to-test-for-covid-19-in-country No cases declared yet As there are no cases declared yet, and no announcement on who qualifies for testing, there is no associated policy indicator with this announcement. " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On May 8, the Prime Minister made the order to reopen business entities except for night clubs within the emergency zone, Honiara (the capital). https://web.archive.org/web/20201014162302/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200520,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"A lockdown is set to take place from 6pm on Wednesday 20th May 2020 to 6am on Friday 22nd May 2020. The lockdown will only for Honiara between Alligator Creek to Poha River. The Public Service will close for normal services at 12:00pm on Wednesday 20 May; All Business House will close for operations at 2:00pm on Wednesday 20 May; The Honiara Central Market will close for business at 2:00pm on Wednesday 20 May https://web.archive.org/web/20201015105841/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/spm-clarifies-why-lockdown-is-necessary/9847 " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200520,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"A lockdown is set to take place from 6pm on Wednesday 20th May 2020 to 6am on Friday 22nd May 2020. The lockdown will only for Honiara between Alligator Creek to Poha River. All Public Transports Services (Taxis and Buses) must stop operations at 5:00pm Wednesday 20 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015105841/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/spm-clarifies-why-lockdown-is-necessary/9847" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200520,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"A lockdown is set to take place from 6pm on Wednesday 20th May 2020 to 6am on Friday 22nd May 2020. The lockdown will only for Honiara between Alligator Creek to Poha River. “The key message is to stay at home.” https://web.archive.org/web/20201015105841/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/spm-clarifies-why-lockdown-is-necessary/9847 " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200520,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"A lockdown is set to take place from 6pm on Wednesday 20th May 2020 to 6am on Friday 22nd May 2020. The lockdown will only for Honiara between Alligator Creek to Poha River. “The key message is to stay at home.” https://web.archive.org/web/20201015105841/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/spm-clarifies-why-lockdown-is-necessary/9847 " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200523,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Return to previous policy after temporary lockdown." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200523,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Return to situation pre-lockdown" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200523,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Return to situation pre-lockdown" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200523,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Return to situation pre-lockdown" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200525,C1: School closing,0,,"UNESCO reports schools being fully open since 25 May 2020. https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/covid_impact_education.csv" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200602,H2: Testing policy,0,," There was mention of SLB receiving testing kits, but no further explanation on testing policies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108070638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/415197/solomons-has-capability-to-test-for-covid-19-in-country" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200615,E1: Income support,0,,"On June 15, the cabinet revoked the decision on half-pay for non-essential public servants that started on March 31. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625095853/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200701,E1: Income support,0,,"The implementation of the Solomon Island Provident Fund ended on 1st July. Through the fund, workers could access their retirement savings if they had been laid off as a part of the current crisis. The extent of the support is not known. http://web.archive.org/web/20200717035105/https://sbherald.com/npf-covid-19-exemption-ends/" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200706,H2: Testing policy,0,,"IMPORTANT : Note that Solomon Islands maintains a PCR testing capacity, but is one of only 12 countries that are entirely Covid-19 free. Thus testing policy isn't actually defined. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717035703/https://sbherald.com/mhms-covid-19-testing-machines-operational/" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200706,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"IMPORTANT : Note that Solomon Islands maintains a PCR testing capacity, but is one of only 12 countries that are entirely Covid-19 free. Thus testing policy isn't actually defined. /web/20200717035703/https://sbherald.com/mhms-covid-19-testing-machines-operational/" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Prior to reviewing the submitted code indicated ""1G- Recommend staying home"". However, the provided source did not indicate the presence of any stay at home orders, and I couldn't find anything to corroborate a ""1G"" coding either. I am, therefore, recoding to ""0"". I am providing the previously submitted note, for reference: --- On May 8, the Prime Minister made the order to reopen business entities except for night clubs within the emergency zone, Honiara. On May 20, the emergency zones, including the capital Honiara, went into a mock lockdown for 36 hours to test their capabilities in case of future needs. no specific policies, however, since businesses are open, staying at home order should have been relaxed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731030113/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200728,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to IMF, COVID-19 preventative measures implemented by the government include suspension of all commercial international flights, no entry of non-citizens, and strict mandatory quarantine for all returning passengers. The national carrier, Solomon Airlines, announced on June 11, the suspension of all international flights until August 31 but it will continue to operate government approved cargo and charter flights as needed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731030113/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200728,E1: Income support,0,,"""On June 15, the cabinet revoked the decision on half-pay for non-essential public servants that started on March 31. Any salary that was withheld will be repaid when officers are recalled to duty"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200729083552/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 I have replaced the original note which described the original income support programme, but which had expired. I am copying the original note below for reference: --- According to the IMF, the government has adopted a COVID-19 economic stimulus package of SI$319 million (about 2.6 percent of GDP), to be financed by both government and donors. The package aims to provide social assistance to vulnerable households and firms, as well as supporting economic recovery. These includes ongoing payroll support for non-essential public servants; employment support for youth and women; subsidies for copra and cocoa; capital grants to businesses to support investment in productive and resource sectors; tax and utility relief for affected businesses in specific sectors http://web.archive.org/web/20200731030113/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200728,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to the IMF, the government has adopted a COVID-19 economic stimulus package of SI$319 million (about 2.6 percent of GDP), to be financed by both government and donors. The package aims to provide social assistance to vulnerable households and firms, as well as supporting economic recovery. The government is also encouraging commercial banks to grant a three to six-month grace period for all loan repayments. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731030113/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200728,H2: Testing policy,0,,"On April 24, the Prime Minister confirmed that COVID-19 tests can be done in country after the arrival of medical testing equipment funded by its donor partners. Solomon Islands has no confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths as of July 16, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200731030113/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200728,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No change in contact tracing identified." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200812,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No new update." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200812,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200812,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No new update." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200812,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Incoming passengers will fall into one of several category of visitors with the following quarantine and testing requirements: Category 1 – Passengers from Covid-19 free countries (e.g. Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga) - 14 days quarantine plus 1 in-country Covid-19 test on Day 14 and, if negative (99.999%) released from quarantine. Category 2 – Passengers from Covid-19 affected countries that are now Covid free for more than 28 days (e.g. Papua New Guinea and Fiji) – 14 days quarantine plus 2 in-country Covid-19 tests; first test between Day 5-10 and second test on Day 14. If both negative, released from quarantine. Category 3A – Passengers from Covid-19 affected countries but with a regressing rate of new infections and the number of active cases decreasing (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, China, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong) – 14 days quarantine on the condition they come with 2 negative test results 14 days before travelling to Solomon Islands, plus 2 in-country Covid-19 tests; first test between Day 5-10 and second test on Day 14. If both negative, released from quarantine. Category 3B - Passengers from Covid-19 affected countries but with a regressing rate of new infections and the number of active cases decreasing (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, China, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong) but without 2 negative test results - 14 days quarantine plus 3 qPCR in-country Covid-19 tests on Days 5, 10 and 14. If all negative, released from quarantine. Category 4A – Passengers from Covid-19 affected countries with infection rate increasing, consistently serious or wide community transmission reports (e.g. USA, Singapore, UK, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, India) 14 days quarantine on the condition they come with 3 negative test results 21 days prior to travel (21, 10 and 2 days before travel) plus 3 qPCR in-country Covid-19 tests on Days 5, 10 and 14. If all negative, released from quarantine. Category 4B – Passengers from these (Category 4A) countries with high community transmission and daily increasing cases that do not come with 3 consecutive negative test results, will be required to serve 21 days quarantine with 3 qPCR in-country Covid-19 tests on Days 5,14 and 21. If all negative, released from quarantine. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200813165715/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/solomon-islands/entry-requirements"" Commercial flights to and from the Solomon Islands still remain very limited. " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200812,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new update." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200812,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200812,H2: Testing policy,0,,"No new update." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200812,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No new update." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200904,C8: International travel controls,4,,"1st September 2020, foreign nationals are banned from entering the Solomon Islands. Honiara International Airport remains closed to scheduled international flights until at least 24 October. Only Solomon Islands citizens and residents are permitted to enter. Eligible travelers must complete a Public Health Declaration, and anyone who has traveled through a country reporting cases of COVID-19 will undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915061324/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/oceania/solomon-islands/latest-travel-alerts-and-warnings " Solomon Islands,SLB,20200922,C8: International travel controls,4,,"22nd September 2020, Foreign nationals are banned from entering the Solomon Islands. Honiara International Airport remains closed to scheduled international flights until at least 24 October. Only Solomon Islands citizens and residents are permitted to enter, or passengers with prior written authorization issued by the Prime Minister. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929041025/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/oceania/solomon-islands/latest-travel-alerts-and-warnings" Solomon Islands,SLB,20200930,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"I could not find data on stay at home requirements." Solomon Islands,SLB,20200930,H2: Testing policy,1,,"NOTE: I could not find a starting date for this. The government of Solomon Islands has limited COVID-19 capacity. Testing services for individuals who meet the government’s case definition may be obtained at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015090816/https://pg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201002,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The national airline, Solomon Airlines, announced on October 2, the suspension of all international flights has been extended until January 10 but it will continue to operate government approved cargo and charter flights as needed. On August 28, the national airline laid off 20 percent of its workforce. On October 3, all scheduled repatriation flights have been put on hold with confirmation of the first positive COVID-19 case. http://web.archive.org/web/20201002093840/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Solomon Islands,SLB,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On Monday 12 October, the Solomon Islands government approved new emergency restrictions, which include the closure of all early childhood centres and roadside markets. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014162739/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"On Monday 12 October, the Solomon Islands government approved new emergency restrictions, which include that all public gatherings are discouraged but large meetings, church gatherings and sporting events can be held subject to Ministry of Health approval and the observation of Covid-19 safety measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014162739/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201012,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On Monday 12 October, the Solomon Islands government approved new emergency restrictions, which include the limiting of passenger numbers on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014162739/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201012,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"On Monday 12 October, the Solomon Islands government approved new emergency restrictions, which include a strong advice to people in the provinces to avoid travelling to the capital Honiara unless it is absolutely necessary. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014162739/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,C1: School closing,0,,"No changes (https://web.archive.org/web/20201022031317/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/we-can-reclaim-our-covid19-free-status/10343)" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change since October, 12. The Solomon Islands government has announced new emergency restrictions in response to confirmation on Sunday of a second case of Covid-19. This includes the closing of early childhood centres Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change since October, 12. The Solomon Islands government has announced new emergency restrictions in response to confirmation on Sunday of a second case of Covid-19. This entails that large gatherings are discouraged, although church services sporting events can still be held subject to Ministry of Health approval and the observation of Covid-19 safety measures. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change since October, 12. The Solomon Islands government has announced new emergency restrictions in response to confirmation on Sunday of a second case of Covid-19. This entails that large gatherings are discouraged, although church services sporting events can still be held subject to Ministry of Health approval and the observation of Covid-19 safety measures. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change since October, 12. The Solomon Islands government has announced new emergency restrictions in response to confirmation on Sunday of a second case of Covid-19. This means limiting of passenger numbers on public transport. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change since October, 12. The Solomon Islands government has announced new emergency restrictions in response to confirmation on Sunday of a second case of Covid-19. This entails to avoid travelling in the capital of the Solomon Islands. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change. Foreign nationals are banned from entering the Solomon Islands. Honiara International Airport remains closed to scheduled international flights until at least 10 January 2021. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101165541/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/oceania/solomon-islands/latest-travel-alerts-and-warnings" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,E1: Income support,0,,"Original coding was ""1F"". However, the note did not point to information on SLB policies. I could not find any information about a new income support policy. I am, therefore recoding to ""0"" and attaching the original note below for reference: --- Key findings: a lack of specific income support measures available for families; no specific support measures were available for Pacific migrant workers who were held back home due to travel restrictions. Income support was available for those who had lost their jobs but is not available for those who were scheduled to leave on labour mobility visas to Australia and New Zealand. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200901163235/https://publications.iom.int/system/files/pdf/iom-rapid-assessment-report.pdf" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change found. " Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Strong social media awareness campaign for Covid-19 on the Solomon Islands, which is fostered by a strong government-awareness programme. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101173723/https://youngchangeagents.com/challenges/covid19/solomon-islands-covid-awareness-campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20201101173827/https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/multi-donor-trust-fund-for-integrating-externally-financed-health-programs/brief/solomon-islands-dual-challenge-responding-to-natural-disasters-and-covid-19" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change. [Original note referenced testing policy in Papua New Guinea. I am copying the original note below for reference: --- No change. COVID-19 test may be able to obtain government-paid testing services in Port Moresby at local health clinics, Port Moresby General Hospital, the Rita Flynn Sport Complex, and the Taurama Aquatic Center drive-through testing site. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101173441/https://pg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ ]" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No measures found. " Solomon Islands,SLB,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No change. Mask masks are still not required. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101174351/https://ng.tripsguard.com/destination/solomon-islands/" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201023,C1: School closing,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164134/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/sikaiana-plans-local-measures-as-fears-of-covid19-grows/10370" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change since October, 12. The Solomon Islands government has announced new emergency restrictions in response to confirmation on Sunday of a second case of Covid-19. This includes the closing of early childhood centres Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change since October, 12. The Solomon Islands government has announced new emergency restrictions in response to confirmation on Sunday of a second case of Covid-19. This entails that large gatherings are discouraged, although church services sporting events can still be held subject to Ministry of Health approval and the observation of Covid-19 safety measures. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change since October, 12. The Solomon Islands government has announced new emergency restrictions in response to confirmation on Sunday of a second case of Covid-19. This entails that large gatherings are discouraged, although church services sporting events can still be held subject to Ministry of Health approval and the observation of Covid-19 safety measures. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201023,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change since October, 12. The Solomon Islands government has announced new emergency restrictions in response to confirmation on Sunday of a second case of Covid-19. This means limiting of passenger numbers on public transport. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No measures found. " Solomon Islands,SLB,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change since October, 12. The Solomon Islands government has announced new emergency restrictions in response to confirmation on Sunday of a second case of Covid-19. This entails to avoid travelling in the capital of the Solomon Islands. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164638/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201023,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change. Foreign nationals are banned from entering the Solomon Islands. Honiara International Airport remains closed to scheduled international flights until at least 10 January 2021. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101165541/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/oceania/solomon-islands/latest-travel-alerts-and-warnings" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201115,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change The new restrictions approved on Monday by cabinet include the closure of all early childhood centres and roadside markets and the limiting of passenger numbers on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194927/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201115,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change All public gatherings are discouraged but large meetings, church gatherings and sporting events can be held subject to Ministry of Health approval and the observation of Covid-19 safety measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194927/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201115,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change All public gatherings are discouraged but large meetings, church gatherings and sporting events can be held subject to Ministry of Health approval and the observation of Covid-19 safety measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194927/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201115,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change Limiting of passenger numbers on public transportation https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194927/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201115,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change The government is also strongly advising people in the provinces to avoid travelling to the capital Honiara unless it is absolutely necessary. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194927/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201115,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change Foreign nationals are banned from entering the Solomon Islands. Honiara International Airport remains closed to scheduled international flights until at least 10 January, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129191741/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/oceania/solomon-islands/latest-travel-alerts-and-warnings" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201115,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"no change from previous IMF funding." Solomon Islands,SLB,20201115,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Strong social media awareness campaign for Covid-19 on the Solomon Islands, which is fostered by a strong government-awareness programme. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129201947/https://youngchangeagents.com/challenges/covid19/solomon-islands-covid-awareness-campaign" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201115,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The government of Solomon Islands has limited COVID-19 capacity. Testing services for individuals who meet the government’s case definition may be obtained at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129202606/https://pg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,C1: School closing,0,,"contd: no measure on school closure https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164134/https://www.solomontimes.com/news/sikaiana-plans-local-measures-as-fears-of-covid19-grows/10370" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Since Nov 25: Bars, restaurants, hotels, and shops remain largely open and operating as normal. Emergency is also extended till March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201215172258/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/403366/solomon-islands-government-extends-national-state-of-emergency-march-2021-update-7 " Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Old and contd: All public gatherings are discouraged but large meetings, church gatherings and sporting events can be held subject to Ministry of Health approval and the observation of Covid-19 safety measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194927/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"since nov25: Public gatherings remain banned, though some religious and sport-related gatherings may proceed subject to official approval from the Ministry of Health. There is no number reflected anywhere, so marked as 0. https://web.archive.org/web/20201215172258/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/403366/solomon-islands-government-extends-national-state-of-emergency-march-2021-update-7 " Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change Limiting of passenger numbers on public transportation https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194927/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There is no measure on stay at home requirement." Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change The government is also strongly advising people in the provinces to avoid travelling to the capital Honiara unless it is absolutely necessary. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129194927/https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/428243/early-childhood-centres-closed-under-new-solomons-covid-restrictions" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change Foreign nationals are banned from entering the Solomon Islands. Honiara International Airport remains closed to scheduled international flights until at least 10 January, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129191741/https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/oceania/solomon-islands/latest-travel-alerts-and-warnings" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,E1: Income support,0,,"Old Original coding was ""1F"". However, the note did not point to information on SLB policies. I could not find any information about a new income support policy. I am, therefore recoding to ""0"" and attaching the original note below for reference: --- Key findings: a lack of specific income support measures available for families; no specific support measures were available for Pacific migrant workers who were held back home due to travel restrictions. Income support was available for those who had lost their jobs but is not available for those who were scheduled to leave on labour mobility visas to Australia and New Zealand. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200901163235/https://publications.iom.int/system/files/pdf/iom-rapid-assessment-report.pdf" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"no change in relief economy" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Strong social media awareness campaign for Covid-19 on the Solomon Islands, which is fostered by a strong government-awareness program. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129201947/https://youngchangeagents.com/challenges/covid19/solomon-islands-covid-awareness-campaign" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The government of Solomon Islands has limited COVID-19 capacity. Testing services for individuals who meet the government’s case definition may be obtained at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129202606/https://pg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"no measure found" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when you are in shared spaces outside of your home, including when using public transportation. Wear a mask and ask any household members who did not travel with you to wear masks in shared spaces inside your home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201215180528/https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/covid-4/coronavirus-solomon-islands" Solomon Islands,SLB,20201129,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"no data on vaccination policy yet" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200403160024/https://www.garda.com/fr/crisis24/alertes-de-securite/324941/sierra-leone-government-suspends-all-air-traffic-due-to-covid-19-march-22-update-2" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"There is a special credit facility (Le 500 billion) to support production, procurement, and distribution of essential goods; https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/04/02/sierra-leone-to-receive-75-million-for-covid-19-response" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200319,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No closure (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403161129/https://snradio.net/ministry-of-transport-implement-measures-to-prevent-and-contain-the-corona-virus-in-sierra-leone/)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200320,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"On March 20th, Ministry of Health publishes info on social distancing through a re-tweet ( https://web.archive.org/web/20200403144621/https:/twitter.com/mohs_sl). Since then, regular updates on Twitter and dedicated page on the Ministry of Health website (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403144948/https://mohs.gov.sl/covid-19/)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200321,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The government of Sierra Leone has announced that all flights scheduled to and from Freetown International Airport have been suspended until further notice from 21 March.""(https://web.archive.org/web/20200403140823/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone) ""Starting on March 21st, all flights (except emergency flights) to and from Sierra Leone will be banned"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403141120/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/sierra_leone)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Authorities suspend all air traffic from March 22 due to COVID-19 and ban gatherings larger than 100 people"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403160024/https://www.garda.com/fr/crisis24/alertes-de-securite/324941/sierra-leone-government-suspends-all-air-traffic-due-to-covid-19-march-22-update-2) ""All cultural events have been prohibited."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403160225/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/02/virus-free-sierra-leone-records-covid-19-scuffles-over-quarantine-at-airport/)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200323,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Starting March 23, the government will impose restrictions on the number of passengers traveling by public transportation.https://web.archive.org/save/https://sl.usembassy.gov/sierra-leone-covid-19-information-updated-march-23-2020/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Entertainment facilities are required to close, and Markets in Freetown are limited to the hours of 0700 - 1700hrs. http://archive.vn/wip/sCqaD" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200328,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The government of Sierra Leone has announced that all flights scheduled to and from Freetown International Airport have been suspended until further notice from 21 March.""(https://web.archive.org/web/20200403140823/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone) ""Starting on March 21st, all flights (except emergency flights) to and from Sierra Leone will be banned"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403141120/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/sierra_leone) ""Sierra Leone will close its land borders except for essential commodities effective midnight – 27 March 2020, as part of government’s efforts to fight the Coronavirus."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403140038/https://statehouse.gov.sl/sierra-leones-president-julius-maada-bio-announces-closure-of-land-borders/)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200331,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Schools, Colleges and Universities have all been ordered to close as from today [March 31] until further notice"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403142115/http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200331-no-lockdown-yet-as-sierra-leone-records-first-case-of-covid-19) https://web.archive.org/web/20200403142453/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse ""All educational institutions - from early child education centres to tertiary institutions – will close today Tuesday 31st March 2020 until further notice."" (https://statehouse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Statement-by-His-Excellency-Dr-Julius-Maada-Bio-President-of-the-Republic-of-Sierra-Leone-at-the-Second-Press-Conference-on-COVID-19.-State-House-Freetown-31-March-2020.pdf)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200331,H2: Testing policy,2,,"“we have quickly isolated case number one. We have immediately and aggressively operationalised tracking and surveillance for all primary and secondary contacts (Ed.Note: that is every person Case# 1 may have come into contact with)."" ""Those persons will be placed into mandatory quarantine and tested immediately starting today [Tuesday, March 31st]. From now on, I direct that health teams proactively seek out and compulsorily test all suspected cases.” ""When questioned by journalists about the level of testing, the Minister of Health Alpha Wurie revealed that health officials had been conducting tests only when patients are suspected with “signs and symptoms” and so far they have done 42 of those tests."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403200158/http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200331-no-lockdown-yet-as-sierra-leone-records-first-case-of-covid-19)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200331,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""President Bio disclosed that “we have quickly isolated case number one. We have immediately and aggressively operationalised tracking and surveillance for all primary and secondary contacts (Ed.Note: that is every person Case# 1 may have come into contact with)."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403200158/http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200331-no-lockdown-yet-as-sierra-leone-records-first-case-of-covid-19)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200401,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Schools, Colleges and Universities have all been ordered to close as from today [March 31] until further notice"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403142115/http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200331-no-lockdown-yet-as-sierra-leone-records-first-case-of-covid-19) https://web.archive.org/web/20200403142453/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200403,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Lockdown announced on April 3rd, will be implemented on April 5th (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403153238/http://apanews.net/en/pays/sierra-leone-sierra-leone/news/sierra-leone-on-3-day-covid-19-lockdown-from-april-5)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200405,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200406-sierra-leone-begins-72-hour-lockdown-after-6th-coronavirus-case-reported-covid-19 72 hour lockdown started Sunday, Apr 5" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200405,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200618221245/https://www.longwoods.com/worldnewsdetail/4534 72 hour lockdown started Sunday, Apr 5" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200405,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Stay at home order during 72 hour lockdown (started Sunday, Apr 5) https://web.archive.org/web/20200618221245/https://www.longwoods.com/worldnewsdetail/4534 " Sierra Leone,SLE,20200405,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"3-Day general lockdown across Sierra Leone https://web.archive.org/web/20200403153238/http://apanews.net/en/pays/sierra-leone-sierra-leone/news/sierra-leone-on-3-day-covid-19-lockdown-from-april-5" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200405,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"/web/20200416114616/http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200406-sierra-leone-begins-72-hour-lockdown-after-6th-coronavirus-case-reported-covid-19%2072%20hour%20lockdown%20started%20Sunday,%20Apr%205" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200405,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200406-sierra-leone-begins-72-hour-lockdown-after-6th-coronavirus-case-reported-covid-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200406,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200406-sierra-leone-begins-72-hour-lockdown-after-6th-coronavirus-case-reported-covid-19 72 hour lockdown started Sunday, Apr 5" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200408,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Schools, Colleges and Universities have all been ordered to close as from today [March 31] until further notice"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403142115/http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200331-no-lockdown-yet-as-sierra-leone-records-first-case-of-covid-19) https://web.archive.org/web/20200403142453/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200408,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Following the 3 day National lockdown, assume that closures went back to the orders set out on April 1: https://www.facebook.com/mic.gov.sl/ (April 2nd posting) : Markets All Lumas banned until further notice Shops and Supermarkets to establish hand washing facilities and practice social distancing Entertainment Clubs and Bars to run from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and must enforce social distancing Restaurant opening times limited from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm and must enforce social distancing All beaches closed for mass entertainment including mass jogging All sporting activities , sport centers and video centers banned until further notice Lockdown National lockdown to be observed from 6:00 am Sunday 5th April 2020 to 11:59 pm Tuesday 7th April 2020 No movement outside of homes except for essential services which includes health and security personnel or designated media personnel." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200408,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200403153238/http://apanews.net/en/pays/sierra-leone-sierra-leone/news/sierra-leone-on-3-day-covid-19-lockdown-from-april-5" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200408,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"72 hour lockdown ends, restriction returns to 100+ people https://web.archive.org/web/20200618221245/https://www.longwoods.com/worldnewsdetail/4534" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Based on previous 3 day lockdown, and the curfews in place over Sierra Leon, have made an assumption that limited movement would be in place for this date. However, cannot find any directives to support this. " Sierra Leone,SLE,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200403153238/http://apanews.net/en/pays/sierra-leone-sierra-leone/news/sierra-leone-on-3-day-covid-19-lockdown-from-april-5" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200408,H2: Testing policy,2,,"“we have quickly isolated case number one. We have immediately and aggressively operationalised tracking and surveillance for all primary and secondary contacts (Ed.Note: that is every person Case# 1 may have come into contact with)."" ""Those persons will be placed into mandatory quarantine and tested immediately starting today [Tuesday, March 31st]. From now on, I direct that health teams proactively seek out and compulsorily test all suspected cases.” ""When questioned by journalists about the level of testing, the Minister of Health Alpha Wurie revealed that health officials had been conducting tests only when patients are suspected with “signs and symptoms” and so far they have done 42 of those tests."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403200158/http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200331-no-lockdown-yet-as-sierra-leone-records-first-case-of-covid-19) ""The lock down was a necessary public health intervention a. To scale up surveillance, contact tracing, and testing for all known cases"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200414090613/https://statehouse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Statement-by-His-Excellency-Dr-Julius-Maada-Bio-President-of-the-Republic-of-Sierra-Leone-at-the-Third-Press-Conference-on-Covid-19.-State-House-Freetown-8-April-2020.pdf) " Sierra Leone,SLE,20200408,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""The lock down was a necessary public health intervention a. To scale up surveillance, contact tracing, and testing for all known cases"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200414090613/https://statehouse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Statement-by-His-Excellency-Dr-Julius-Maada-Bio-President-of-the-Republic-of-Sierra-Leone-at-the-Third-Press-Conference-on-Covid-19.-State-House-Freetown-8-April-2020.pdf)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200409,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Citizens required to stay at home unless have a strong reason to be out http://archive.fo/wip/TQUKa" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200411,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Government imposes a curfew between hours of 2100 and 6000. In addition, citizens without a good reason to be in public are encouraged to stay at home. https://www.facebook.com/mic.gov.sl/photos/pcb.607921269795889/607921186462564/?type=3&theater" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200411,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Inter-district travel is strictly prohibited. http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.facebook.com/mic.gov.sl/photos/pcb.607921269795889/607921186462564/?type=3&theater" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200411,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"The Sierra Leone's Ministry of Information and Communication's facebook page put out a press release in which they ""strongly encouraged"" citizens to wear facemasks. The release was distributed on April 9th, set to take hold April 11th. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013195456if_/https://www.facebook.com/mic.gov.sl/photos/a.310063372915015/607921186462564/?type=3&theater=" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200412,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"During a partial lockdown and Nationwide curfews overnight (beginning April 11 for 14 days), the public and private sectors have hours where they can operate, and certain retail trades are allowed to operate if they are food, medicine, water and fuel or other essential items. http://archive.fo/4RdwI http://archive.fo/TQUKa" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200417,H2: Testing policy,2,,"“we have quickly isolated case number one. We have immediately and aggressively operationalised tracking and surveillance for all primary and secondary contacts (Ed.Note: that is every person Case# 1 may have come into contact with)."" ""Those persons will be placed into mandatory quarantine and tested immediately starting today [Tuesday, March 31st]. From now on, I direct that health teams proactively seek out and compulsorily test all suspected cases.” ""When questioned by journalists about the level of testing, the Minister of Health Alpha Wurie revealed that health officials had been conducting tests only when patients are suspected with “signs and symptoms” and so far they have done 42 of those tests."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200403200158/http://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20200331-no-lockdown-yet-as-sierra-leone-records-first-case-of-covid-19) ""The lock down was a necessary public health intervention a. To scale up surveillance, contact tracing, and testing for all known cases"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200414090613/https://statehouse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Statement-by-His-Excellency-Dr-Julius-Maada-Bio-President-of-the-Republic-of-Sierra-Leone-at-the-Third-Press-Conference-on-Covid-19.-State-House-Freetown-8-April-2020.pdf)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Part of state of emergency that is still in place" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border controls and closure: a mandatory quarantine for anyone arriving from a country with 50 or more cases (monitoring of those with fewer than 50); closure of land borders, enhanced border controls and a 3-month suspension of all incoming and outgoing regular passenger flights. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Since April 2, the government activated the Public Health Emergency Operations Center and developed a national COVID-19 preparedness plan, which focuses primarily on strengthening surveillance at the three official points of entry, improving case management, and conducting effective campaigns at the national, subnational and community levels. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/04/02/sierra-leone-to-receive-75-million-for-covid-19-response" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200422,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Appears that masks were mandated by, at the earliest, April 22, with subsequent sources at the end of April/early May validating that. Recoded to reflect this. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013191906/http://www.ayvnewspaper.com/index.php/2020/04/22/govt-makes-wear-face-mask-compulsory/ https://undp.medium.com/beating-covid-19-with-solidarity-ad5f8d4599cb https://web.archive.org/web/20201013194524/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/8/17/which-countries-have-made-wearing-face-masks-compulsory" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200425,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"the 14 day partial lockdown from April 12 is extended until ""further notice"" http://archive.fo/wip/2pDuM" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430192445/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200426,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Schools, universities are closed and large public gatherings of over 100 people (e.g. concerts, religious ceremonies, sporting events) are prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430194252/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/coronavirus" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Citizens are required to (...) stay home if they are sick"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430194101/https://sl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""On 25 April, the Government of Sierra Leone extended the Inter-District lockdown. You will require an e-pass if you need to move between districts"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430194252/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/coronavirus" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200426,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The government of Sierra Leone has announced that all flights scheduled to and from Freetown International Airport have been suspended and all land borders closed until further notice."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430194252/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/coronavirus" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200503,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Sierra Leone Government announced a 3-day lockdown from 3-5 May, during which only essential businesses remained open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509130238/http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200507-covid-19-cases-in-sierra-leone-more-than-double-in-one-week-coronavirus-contact-tracing" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200503,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown announced from 3-5 May, public gatherings are banned, people are required to stay at home. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509132334/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338251/sierra-leone-three-day-lockdown-to-be-introduced-from-may-3-update-8" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200503,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"Lockdown announced from 3-5 May, public gatherings are banned, people are required to stay at home. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509132334/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338251/sierra-leone-three-day-lockdown-to-be-introduced-from-may-3-update-8" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200506,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"After the end of the 3-day lockdown, the situation returned to a state of partial lockdown as before. This included curfews for businesses but no required or recommended closure. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509130238/http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200507-covid-19-cases-in-sierra-leone-more-than-double-in-one-week-coronavirus-contact-tracing" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200506,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Situation returns to pre-lockdown state. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509132334/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/338251/sierra-leone-three-day-lockdown-to-be-introduced-from-may-3-update-8" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200520,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com/in-africa-schools-are-closed-but-learning-goes-on/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200520,E1: Income support,0,,"As of 20th May 2020 The government is developing, in close collaboration with the International Monetary Fund and other development partners, a health response and a broader economic package of measures. On April 2, the World Bank approved a $7.5 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to support preparedness of the Sierra Leonean health system in the context of COVID-19. On April 22, the government announced its plans to include incentives for healthcare workers (including a risk allowance, life insurance and compensation for living expenses when in-field) as part of the health response under development. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604170345/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Sierra Leone,SLE,20200529,C1: School closing,3,1,"no news of school re-opening dedtected" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"no change announced" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no change annouced since previous round" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200529,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"no change announced since previous round" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"no change announced since previous round" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"no change announced since previous round" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"no change announced since previous round" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200601,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Originally coded using this source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012144810/https://twitter.com/UmaruFofana/status/1267317255311888384; however documentation existed that masks were cumpolsory prior to June, so recoded to reflect that " Sierra Leone,SLE,20200603,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Since 3rd of June, US$ 143,000,000 Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) was approved. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716191009/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/COVID-Lending-Tracker" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618212644/https://www.globalgiving.org/microprojects/coronavirus-covid-19-virus-schools-closed-make/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Although there are no clear guidelines on workplace closures, the lockdown was lifted and people are required to wear masks when they leave their homes https://web.archive.org/web/20200618213039/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events and gatherings remain prohibited https://web.archive.org/web/20200618213039/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There are no clear guidelines. However the lockdown was lifted. It is assumed that public transport is now allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618213039/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Although the lockdown is lifted, there remain recommendations on staying at home https://web.archive.org/web/20200618213039/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no recorded restrictions on internal movement after the lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20200618213039/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All individuals are required to quarantine for two weeks and all land borders are closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200618213039/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,E1: Income support,0,,"This response has not been reported https://web.archive.org/web/20200618213039/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a multifaceted public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200618224211/https://twitter.com/UmaruFofana/status/1267317255311888384" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The testing capacity has been increased https://web.archive.org/web/20200509130238/http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200507-covid-19-cases-in-sierra-leone-more-than-double-in-one-week-coronavirus-contact-tracing" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200608,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There is comprehensive contact tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200509130238/http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200507-covid-19-cases-in-sierra-leone-more-than-double-in-one-week-coronavirus-contact-tracing" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200701,C1: School closing,2,1,"In an official press release dated the 26th of June 2020, The Government of Sierra Leone announced that schools would reopen on the 1st of July 2020 for students sitting for standard examinations, taking place in August and September. Schools will remain open for six weeks so that students can prepare for and do the exams. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806140851/https://www.street-child.co.uk/blog/2020/7/30/bnazi1s4gaosrl99wrec4ulfp5kdvd https://web.archive.org/web/20200806140835/https://reliefweb.int/report/sierra-leone/unicef-sierra-leone-covid-19-situation-report-no7-01-31-july-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200806140904/https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/rest-of-africa/sierra-leone-to-reopen-schools-for-exams-1443172" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200703,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No changes on the policy related to workplace closures as restrictions continue to ease. /web/20200716180140/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/10/virus-free-sierra-leone-records-covid-19-scuffles-over-quarantine-at-airport/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200703,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""countrywide gatherings of more than 100 people are banned"", however, since 13th of July all mosques are open; no explicit guidelines are private gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716184822/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/354016/sierra-leone-authorities-announce-easing-of-some-covid-19-measures-june-23-update-10" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200703,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"not sure if the government still recommends people to stay at home, but according to president's announcement on 10th of july the curfew time has been eased from 11pm to 5 pm since 13th of July. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716185853/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/10/virus-free-sierra-leone-records-covid-19-scuffles-over-quarantine-at-airport/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200703,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of 16th of July, the policy announced on the 23rd of June by the President to lift the ban of inter-district movement is still effective. People are able to travel between districts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716180140/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/10/virus-free-sierra-leone-records-covid-19-scuffles-over-quarantine-at-airport/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200703,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of July 16th, the previous policy of ""All flights in and out of Sierra Leone are suspended until 22 July; and land borders remain closed"" is still effective. Even though on 10th of July, President Julius Maada Bio announced that Lungi International Airport will be re-opened on Wednesday, 22nd Jul 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716180140/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/10/virus-free-sierra-leone-records-covid-19-scuffles-over-quarantine-at-airport/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200716182009/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone " Sierra Leone,SLE,20200703,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"President said on May 28th that ""e have instituted international best practices in contact tracing and surveillance"". Professor Sahr Foday explained that ""we made sure that the surveillance team contact trace and investigate all primary and secondary contacts, and we made attempts to actually meet all those primary contacts and obtain samples from them"" –– comprehensive tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200716191852/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/10/virus-free-sierra-leone-records-covid-19-scuffles-over-quarantine-at-airport/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200716192110/https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200507-covid-19-cases-in-sierra-leone-more-than-double-in-one-week-coronavirus-contact-tracing" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200713,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Since Monday 13th of July, ""all mosques, churches, and other places of worship shall be open for congregation and worship"" announced by the President on 10th of July on his twitter account. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716182837/https://twitter.com/PresidentBio/status/1281323023711248384" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200722,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Lungi International Airport opened on 22nd July. Passengers entering Sierra Leone have to have a negative covid-19 PCR test from 72 hours before entry. ""Health officials will collect temperature, basic health screening data, and seat number on arrival. All passengers shall be subjected to a mandatory COVID-19 test upon arrival."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806141739/https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/2020-07/Sierra%20Leone%20Travel%20Advisory%20July%202020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200806141727/https://www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com/sierra-leones-lungi-international-airport-reopens-wednesday-22-july-says-president-bio/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200806141538/https://statehouse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Statement-by-His-Excellency-Dr-Julius-Maada-Bio-President-of-the-Republic-of-Sierra-Leone-at-the-Fourth-Press-Conference-on-Covid-19.-Freetown-State-House-23-June-2020.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200728,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools still open for students sitting for standard examinations, but not other levels of education." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200803,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Hundreds of arrivals who had already taken COVID-19 test in their country of departure at a cost of over $100 so as to comply with the requirement of the authorities in Sierra Leone, were also forced to pay another $80 for another COVID-19 test upon their arrival at the Lungi airport. But once arrived at the Lungi airport swabs were taken despite the authorities knowing fully well that they do not have the kits in the country to test the swabs."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806142013/https://www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com/covid-19-test-chaos-at-sierra-leones-lungi-airport-officials-accused-of-corruption/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,C1: School closing,2,1,"Partial re-opening of schools has occurred for exam students only with strict infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in place, including handwashing stations at all entry points to the schools, use of face masks and social distancing in practice, as at the 4th of August till now. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200817103746/https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/rest-of-africa/sierra-leone-to-reopen-schools-for-exams-1443172" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No recent update found on workplace closure policy" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200815155051/https://twitter.com/PresidentBio/status/1281323023711248384" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Closed education institutions on March 31; schools will be reopened for six weeks starting July 1, for children taking final examinations. Discourage gatherings of more than 100 people. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200815160056/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200815160056/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200815160056/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update. Same as before." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200815150228/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/entry-requirements" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy found to be in place." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new update. Same as before." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Same as before." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new update. Same as before." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200806,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change in policy found" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Large gatherings over 100 not allowed. Religious events allowed to resume - ""Places of worship, churches and mosques have re-opened for worship."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831090240/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/coronavirus-" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found " Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy found https://web.archive.org/web/20200831090240/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/coronavirus-" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200831090240/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/coronavirus-" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""On arrival at Freetown Lungi International airport, all passengers are required to have both a COVID-19 PCR and RDT test. If you test negative for the RDT test, you’ll be allowed to leave the airport and to travel to your final destination, where you must observe public health protocols while you wait for the result of your PCR test (which is expected to take no more than 48 hours).""; ""Before departure from Sierra Leone, you’ll need to pay for and get a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours of your departure"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200831092105/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/entry-requirements" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy found " Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy found https://web.archive.org/web/20200830161445/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current, updates can be found here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200831091836/http://dhse.gov.sl/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy found" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200818,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy found; Contact tracing app in use allowing for comprehensive tracing http://web.archive.org/web/20200831093005/https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/august-2020/sierra-leonean-technologist%E2%80%99s-app-helps-fight-covid-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"Plans are in place to reopen some schools on September 15, and the rest in October. They presently remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200911023010/https://snradio.net/ministry-of-basic-education-issues-official-school-re-opening-guidelines/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy was found." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"No change in policy was found." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy was found." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy was found." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change in policy was found." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Arrivals remain subject to a requirement to be tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831092105/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/entry-requirements" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200901,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the UK travel website, mask-wearing remains mandatory in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200911024052/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/coronavirus-" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200912,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Curfew between 11pm and 5am. " Sierra Leone,SLE,20200915,C1: School closing,2,1,"From 15th September 2020, Pre Primary Schools were supposed to open. No news updates or press release from the Ministry of Basic Education to confirm whether this has happened. https://web.archive.org/web/20200911023010/https://snradio.net/ministry-of-basic-education-issues-official-school-re-opening-guidelines/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"No change in policy found" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change in policy found. Following Saba Mahood's note from September 12th, noting that the ban is on gatherings of more than 100 people, and thus qualifies as 2." Sierra Leone,SLE,20200929,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy found" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200929,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change in policy found" Sierra Leone,SLE,20200929,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy found. The Ministry of Health continues to include their contract tracing numbers in the ""CoVid Situational Reports"" they publish. (Downloadable file, not available to webarchive)" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201005,C1: School closing,1,1," (Oct 5) Schools began reopening on October 5th, following the plan set out by the Ministry of Education in the months prior. In addition to opening, they have revamped the guidelines for how schools operate. https://web.archive.org/web/20201013204135if_/https://www.facebook.com/Ministry-of-Basic-and-Senior-Secondary-Education-SL-1410711375879238/photos/pcb.2807386509545044/2807386456211716 https://web.archive.org/web/20201013203922if_/https://www.facebook.com/Ministry-of-Basic-and-Senior-Secondary-Education-SL-1410711375879238 https://web.archive.org/web/20201013202834/https://twitter.com/PresidentBio/status/1313156601780502530 New School Outlines: https://web.archive.org/web/20201013205427/https://mbsse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MBSSE-Summary-Guidelines.pdf (Oct 24) No changes since re-opening on Oct 5 with masks, temperature checks, and distancing measures. Guidelines: https://archive.fo/SplHg Reopening announcement on Facebook: https://archive.fo/MhRqJ" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No evident policy change. Business, markets, and offices are open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103140942/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-6_2020OCT23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No evident policy change. ""Large public gatherings of over 100 people (e.g. concerts, sporting events) are prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201103175948/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sierra-leone/coronavirus-" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Adjusted to ""3"" since finding documentation of the below limits, and we are to record the stricter policy: ""Sporting activities and large gatherings (any group more than 10 people) at the beach and sports/video centers are still not allowed at this time."" ""Traditional events like funerals, weddings, and naming ceremonies are times to show our love for one another. Let’s help protect our loved ones by limiting such events to 35 people, wearing cloth masks, and keeping a safe distance of at least one meter or arms-stretched length, from each other."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201103140942/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-6_2020OCT23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No evident policy change. Public transportation is open with mask and social distance requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103140942/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-6_2020OCT23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103140942/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-6_2020OCT23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No evident policy change. Travel is open between districts. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103140942/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-6_2020OCT23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No evident policy change. • All travelers flying into Sierra Leone must have a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) coronavirus test result issued no later than 7 days before date of travel. • Children under 5 years old do not need to be tested before coming to Sierra Leone, upon arrival in country, or before leaving Sierra Leone. • People flying into Sierra Leone will be tested again right after they land. The government will do two tests – one rapid test to get a result right away, and another type of test (PCR) to confirm the first result but which takes more time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103140942/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-6_2020OCT23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,E1: Income support,0,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103163312/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103163312/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No evident policy change. Public information campaign still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103140605/http://dhse.gov.sl/corona-virus-covid-19-information/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No evident policy change. Government is urging community members to volunteer to be tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103140942/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-6_2020OCT23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923231743/https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/from-ebola-to-covid-19-lessons-in-digital-contact-tracing-in-sierra-leone/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201014,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No evident policy change. ""So please let us wear our cloth face masks over our nose and mouths at all times in public."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201103140942/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-6_2020OCT23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201026,C1: School closing,1,1,"No evident policy change. Schools are open with restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103140942/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-6_2020OCT23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201026,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On Monday, October 26, 2020, NaCOVERC hereby announces that effective immediately, the nationwide curfew from 11pm to 5am is lifted for a period of four (4) weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201103142039/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Release.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Update on time length allowed for religious activities. Published 3 November, 2020 ""This is to inform that with immediate effect, religious activities in churches, mosques and temples, can now be conducted for a maximum period of 180 minutes (two and half hours)."" (was 90 minutes previously) https://web.archive.org/web/20201103145931/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Public-Notice-for-Places-of-Worship-Final.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201116,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As of a recent update on the US embassy website, the government has imposed restrictions on the number of passengers traveling by public transportation. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123092033/https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Citizens are required to observe social distancing protocols, wear cloth face coverings in public, stay home if they are sick. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123092033/https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on inter-district travel and there is no longer a curfew in place. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123092033/https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Sierra Leone,SLE,20201116,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Enhanced screening measures and COVID-19 test requirement. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123092033/https://lr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools remain open, with distancing and face masks. However, MBSSE reports that face mask compliance has been low: ""Since the reopening of schools, both MBSSE and NaCOVERC had embarked on monitoring of schools to assess compliance with the SRGs and COVID-19 measures, and especially the wearing of face masks. Reports from those monitoring activities suggest that schools are not in compliance with the measures. Accordingly therefore, all parties in the stated meeting resolved on some action points: First to release a Joint-Press Release immediately by MBSSE and NaCOVERC reminding pupils/students, teachers, head teachers, parents, guardians, school visitors, food vendors, etc. about the adherence to COVID measures, and especially the wearing of face masks while on school premises. Second, for the parties to launch a Face Mask Week to sensitize the public and create more awareness about the prevalence of COVID-19 in Sierra Leone, and the importance of the proper wearing of face masks to help prevent transmission of the pandemic. Third, is to engage communities through radio engagements and community announcements using MBSSE, NaCOVERC and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on the prevention, mitigation, and risk communiction on any COVID transmission in schools and communities. MBSSE, NaCOVERC and stakeholders also resolved to issue rewards to schools who comply with the COVID measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201215000546/https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2872172486399779&id=1410711375879238" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"no evidence of policy change Government has restrictions on the number of customers in a shop, with a fine if violated ""Shops/pharmacies: no more than 3-5 customers at one time, depending on shop size Supermarkets/banks: no more than 20-25 customers at one time"" ""• Any shop, pharmacy, supermarket, or bank found to have more customers inside than allowed or an employee not wearing a mask may be fined the first time and temporarily closed if found again. o Shops/pharmacies: five hundred thousand Leones (Le500,000) first time o Supermarkets/banks: one million five hundred thousand Leones (Le1,500,000) first time"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201215012138/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-7_2020NOV23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""As we approach the festive season, we advise members of the public to celebrate the holidays responsibly and stay away from crowded events. In this vein, anyone wishing to organize a largescale event should contact NaCOVERC for assessment of the proposed event and determination of its guidance and decision."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201215010911/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PRESS-RELEASE-3.pdf The NaCOVERC daily situation update on 12/14 reiterates how important it is to contact NaCOVERC if people are planning to organize a large scale gathering. " Sierra Leone,SLE,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"A refreshed policy document was published on Nov 23rd, but gathering restrictions remain the same: ""Sporting activities and large gatherings (any group more than 10 people) at the beach and sports/video centers are still not allowed at this time."" ""Traditional events like funerals, weddings, and naming ceremonies are times to show our love for one another. Let’s help protect our loved ones by limiting such events to 35 people, wearing a mask, and keeping a safe distance of at least one meter or arms-stretched length, from each other."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201215012138/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-7_2020NOV23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"There are capacity limitations for public transport ""All kinds of motor transport will continue to help passengers keep distance from others. Coronavirus spreads from person to person so putting space between people will make it harder for the virus to spread. o Taxis will continue to be limited to three passengers at a time (one front, two at the back seat). o Kekehs will continue to be limited to two passengers at a time. o In poda-podas and buses, there will continue to be no middle row seat and no standing. o Ferries and boats must not carry more than half of their normal capacity of passengers at a time. Less people on board gives passengers room to keep safe distance of at least one meter, or arms-stretched length, from others."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201215012138/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-7_2020NOV23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Since the curfew was lifted on Oct 26th, there are no restrictions on movement. Official government documentation only recommends staying home if sick. ""Travel is open between districts. Let’s make sure coronavirus does not travel with us by washing our hands frequently with soap and water, wearing masks correctly by covering our nose and mouths, keeping distance from each other in transport, and staying home and calling 117 if you have fever, tiredness, and cough."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201215012138/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-7_2020NOV23.pdf" Sierra Leone,SLE,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travel requires a negative PCR test. A rapid test is performed upon arrival. ""Travelers who have a negative test result with the rapid test can continue on their way, but should self-quarantine in their home or hotel room until they receive the results of their PCR test."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201215012138/http://dhse.gov.sl/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GoSL_COVID-19_Message-Guide_Volume-7_2020NOV23.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Social Media awareness campaign started. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200514123506/https://www.facebook.com/salud.sv/photos/a.999439960078450/2894128407276253/?type=3&theater=] https://www.facebook.com/salud.sv/photos/a.999439960078450/2894128407276253/?type=3&theater" El Salvador,SLV,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The first videos of the Ministry of Health informing about COVID were published on January 28: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6yOjGVEcqg Other videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/comunicacionesminsal/videos Video published by the Ministry of Education on February 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnULRH-IUOI Public campaign through videos published by the Ministry of Labour since March 23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84aU9Ac_yhs Other videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/ministeriodetrabajo1/videos " El Salvador,SLV,20200131,C8: International travel controls,3,,"EL SALVADOR imposed an entry ban on all travelers from China and suspended all flights from China, effective January 31 source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/travel-restrictions-china-due-covid-19 " El Salvador,SLV,20200226,C8: International travel controls,3,,"El Salvador will bar the entry of foreign nationals arriving from Italy and South Korea to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that has killed more than a thousand people worldwide, President Nayib Bukele said on Tuesday. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-el-salvador/el-salvador-bars-visitors-from-italy-and-south-korea-citing-coronavirus-idUSKBN20J2UB" El Salvador,SLV,20200307,H2: Testing policy,0,,"I can't find any information regarding testing policy, or testing at all, before 11th March." El Salvador,SLV,20200311,C1: School closing,3,1,"On March 11, the president of El Salvador ordered the suspension of schools for 21 days: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514111857/https://www.mined.gob.sv/noticias/item/1015483-el-ministerio-de-educacion-informa-a-la-poblacion-en-general.html On March 21, the Executive Branch ordered national quarantine for the following 30 days with very few exceptions. The decree may be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514112011/https://www.diariooficial.gob.sv/diarios/do-2020/03-marzo/21-03-2020.pdf On April 10, guidelines on remote teaching were issued by the Ministry of Education: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514112030/http://www.mined.gob.sv/jdownloads/Circulares%20Institucionales/Circulares%202020/CIRCULAR%209-2020.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200311,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"ACAPS dataset says that ""President of El Salvador has ordered private companies to send employees who are older than 60, who are pregnant or who have underlying conditions, home on paid time off for 30 days."" 11/03 - I can't find sources to support this, and think it actually came into place on the 16th." El Salvador,SLV,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Simphiwe: On March 11, President Bukele announced at a press conference the prohibitions of gatherings over 500 people. A tweet from an official account may be found here: http://twitter.com/SecPrensaSV/status/1237875242665570304" El Salvador,SLV,20200311,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On March 11, President Bukele announced at a press conference the prohibitions of gatherings over 500 people. A tweet from an official account may be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514132458/https://twitter.com/SecPrensaSV/status/1237875242665570304" El Salvador,SLV,20200311,C8: International travel controls,3,,"President Bukele declared an Alerta Naranja — an orange alert. He announced a national quarantine, shuttering schools for three weeks, banning gatherings of more than 500 people, barring foreigners from entering the country and imposing a 30-day quarantine on Salvadorans entering from abroad. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/el-salvador-nayib-bukele-coronavirus-quarantine/2020/03/12/d920e9a4-6404-11ea-8a8e-5c5336b32760_story.html" El Salvador,SLV,20200311,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200514144336/https://covid19.gob.sv/el-salvador-ante-la-pandemia-del-covid19/" El Salvador,SLV,20200311,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"There is no mention of contact tracing at all." El Salvador,SLV,20200312,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Since March 12, the President ordered the closure of international frontiers and established that the entrance of Guatemalans or diplomats that came from abroad would be exceptional and subject to quarantine: https://www.elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20200312/coronavirus-el-salvador-cuarentena-cierra-fronteras-7885998 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBIS7a8o9Pk Since March 18, El Salvador’s main airport was closed for international flights. See news report: https://www.efe.com/efe/america/mexico/el-salvador-cierra-su-aeropuerto-por-sospecha-de-covid-19-en-un-vuelo-mexico/50000545-4197463 https://www.voanoticias.com/a/el-salvador-cierra-aeropuerto-a-vuelos-comerciales-por-coronavirus-/5333593.html Since then the frontiers and airport remain closed. " El Salvador,SLV,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On March 16, the Executive Branch ordered home quarantine for pregnant women, old adults over 60, and people with chronic diseases. The decree may be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200514133953/https://www.diariooficial.gob.sv/diarios/do-2020/03-marzo/16-03-2020.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On March 17th. The President of the Republic of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, declared a national quarantine, valid for 21 days. Among the main measures taken, the prohibition of agglomerations that exceed five hundred people was issued. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503131856/https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/national-quarantine-in-el-salvador-to-14603/ " El Salvador,SLV,20200318,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On March 18 the Ministry of Health issued a decree that established sanitary conditions for public transport vehicles. One of the rules includes the reduction of passengers allowed per bus. There are no restrictions in terms of reduced routes or number of buses allowed to operate. https://arpas.org.sv/2020/03/minsal-transporte-publico-debe-acatar-medidas-preventivas-por-riesgo-de-covid-19/ https://diario.elmundo.sv/verifican-que-conductores-de-transporte-publico-y-particular-cumplan-medidas-por-el-covid-19/ On April 4, the President of El Salvador warned the private owners of buses that offer public service that he was willing to “nationalize” public transport if they did not comply with their routes. https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=355496&SEO=presidente-de-el-salvador-amenaza-con-nacionalizar-transporte-publico " El Salvador,SLV,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""On March 18, the Government of El Salvador announced the country’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the municipality of Metapan. The President of El Salvador implemented a 48-hour cordón sanitario (containment area) for the entire municipality of Metapán. Movement in and out of Metapán is restricted."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200514120332/https://sv.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-san-salvador-el-salvador-march-19-2020/?_ga=2.106783169.33409187.1589457363-1220301090.1586781530]" El Salvador,SLV,20200319,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Since March 19 the government granted different forms of relief for households. According to the, IMF the government granted “a 3-month deferral of utility payments”. Here’s the links: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.larepublica.net/noticia/salvadorenos-no-pagaran-servicios-publicos-por-tres-meses-nayib-bukele http://web.archive.org/web/20200429202626/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " El Salvador,SLV,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On March 21, the Executive Branch ordered national quarantine for the following 30 days with very few exceptions. The decree may be found here: https://www.diariooficial.gob.sv/diarios/do-2020/03-marzo/21-03-2020.pdf On April 8, the President of El Salvador announced that the general lockdown would be extended until May 5: https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/video/el-salvador-extienden-cuarentena-domiciliaria-obligatoria-coronavirus-covid-19-pkg-merlin-delcid/ https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=356052&SEO=amplian-cuarentena-a-45-dias-en-el-salvador-por-covid-19 " El Salvador,SLV,20200321,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On March 21, the Executive Branch ordered national quarantine for the following 30 days with very few exceptions. The decree may be found here: https://www.diariooficial.gob.sv/diarios/do-2020/03-marzo/21-03-2020.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"On March 21 2020- Nayib Bukele declared a 30-day curfew in response to the coronavirus crisis. Measures indicate nobody will be able to leave their houses, the exception will be to go buy food, medicine or gasoline. Only one person from a family group ( household) may do so. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503124430/https://www.latimes.com/espanol/california/articulo/2020-03-21/el-salvador-declara-cuarentena-domiciliar-por-30-dias-nadie-podra-salir-de-su-casa " El Salvador,SLV,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On March 21, the Executive Branch ordered national quarantine for the following 30 days with very few exceptions. The decree may be found here: https://www.diariooficial.gob.sv/diarios/do-2020/03-marzo/21-03-2020.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200401,E1: Income support,1,1," Since April 1, the government has granted a one-time US$ 300 subsidy to certain households with necessities to purchase food. The support replaces less than 50% of the lost salary. The support is not limited to formal workers. Here’s the links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200429213135/https://www.presidencia.gob.sv/presidente-nayib-bukele-confirma-la-entrega-del-subsidio-de-300-a-750000-familias/ http://web.archive.org/save/https://recursos.elsalvador.com/documentos/2020/04/ABANSA.pdf " El Salvador,SLV,20200408,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""On April 8, El Salvador made face masks mandatory in public (...)"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201010095724/https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2020/04/09/the-99-face-masks-required-in-el-salvador-universal-city-possession-of-explosive-arrest/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201010095902/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/8/17/which-countries-have-made-wearing-face-masks-compulsory" El Salvador,SLV,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Classes were suspended ""until further notice"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201206153741/https://www.diariooficial.gob.sv/diarios/do-2020/03-marzo/21-03-2020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200428063646/https://covid19.gob.sv/disposiciones-del-gobierno/" El Salvador,SLV,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Executive decree 19 defines and stablishes which workplaces will be considered essential. https://covid19.gob.sv/decreto-ejecutivo-no-19/ " El Salvador,SLV,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events were cancelled ""until further notice"" https://www.diariooficial.gob.sv/diarios/do-2020/03-marzo/21-03-2020.pdf ***///*** https://web.archive.org/web/20200428063646/https://covid19.gob.sv/disposiciones-del-gobierno/" El Salvador,SLV,20200418,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation seems not closed, but only limited schedules https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gob.sv/disposiciones-del-gobierno/" El Salvador,SLV,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Executive decree 19 establishes stay at home requirement limitations of movement. https://covid19.gob.sv/decreto-ejecutivo-no-19/" El Salvador,SLV,20200418,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders have been closed since 12/03 ""until further notice"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200428063646/https://covid19.gob.sv/disposiciones-del-gobierno/ " El Salvador,SLV,20200420,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"April 20 2020. Announced on April 6th, the obliged home quarantine will be extended for 15 days more starting from 20 April (previous quarantine term would terminate on 19 April). President Bukele said he ordered the police to be ""more strict"" in order to guarantee the measures taken by the government. Reported at https://web.archive.org/web/20200503125705/https://www.elsalvador.com/noticias/nacional/presidente-bukele-cuarentena-coronavirus-casos-el-salvador/703498/2020/" El Salvador,SLV,20200421,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On March 21 2020- Nayib Bukele declared a 30-day curfew in response to the coronavirus crisis. Measures indicate nobody will be able to leave their houses, the exception will be to go buy food, medicine or gasoline. Only one person from a family group ( household) may do so. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20200503124430/https://www.latimes.com/espanol/california/articulo/2020-03-21/el-salvador-declara-cuarentena-domiciliar-por-30-dias-nadie-podra-salir-de-su-casa" El Salvador,SLV,20200424,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Diagnostic booths carry out COVID-19 tests on citizens. ""Some 40 COVID-19 detection tests were carried out in one of the two Diagnostic Booths that traveled to the Government Center, on the outskirts of the Legislative Assembly, this Friday, April 24. [...] The examination is free for the entire population, which could detect a greater number of positive cases. 'We are ready as long as the pandemic lasts. We hope to reach more remote places to make more samples,' added Rodríguez."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200514140439/https://www.elsalvador.com/noticias/nacional/covid-19-prueba-pandemia-cabina-salud/708854/2020/]" El Salvador,SLV,20200429,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools still closed, with the government's ""Departmental Directorate of Education of La Libertad is delivering 7,352 printed school guides, which are part of the second phase of Educational Continuity promoted by the Ministry of Education (MINED), following the suspension of classes due to the Covid pandemic -19."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200514113624/https://www.mined.gob.sv/noticias/item/1015521-mas-de-siete-mil-guias-escolares-son-distribuidas-en-la-libertad.html]" El Salvador,SLV,20200505,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200516083450/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse The Ministry of Education is on Phase 2 until May 15th, providing teachers and parents with new guidelines and educational materials for the children. (See 3,b) https://web.archive.org/web/20200516083653/http://www.mined.gob.sv/jdownloads/Circulares%20Institucionales/Circulares%202020/CIRCULAR%209-2020.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events have been cancelled until further notice (See point 6) https://web.archive.org/web/20200516101633/https://covid19.gob.sv/disposiciones-del-gobierno/ Moreover, the government has strengthened containment measures and people are not allowed to leave their houses except under very specific circumstances , which do not include public events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516074209/https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/21DCF1A0-13C1-4F31-A9E7-A1FB952E62BF.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200505,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On May 5th, the government strengthened the containment measures and people are not allowed to leave their houses except under very specific circumstances ( the purchase of basic items, essential workers). https://web.archive.org/web/20200516074209/https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/21DCF1A0-13C1-4F31-A9E7-A1FB952E62BF.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200505,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"See Art 1 (Requires people to stay at home and 8 (Details who are allowed leave home, mostly people working in the civil service, judges, journalists, caretakers and people who need to purchase basic goods. Workers must carry some proof from their employer and are only able to circulate to and from work. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516074209/https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/21DCF1A0-13C1-4F31-A9E7-A1FB952E62BF.pdf " El Salvador,SLV,20200505,C8: International travel controls,4,,"See Art 1,f. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516085134/https://covid19.gob.sv/decreto-ejecutivo-no-21/" El Salvador,SLV,20200505,E1: Income support,1,1,"Formal workers: See Art. 8. The Government will subsidise 50% of the salary of employees for two months, only if the employers are registered in the ISSS (Social Security Institute) https://web.archive.org/web/20200516110151/https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/3A6083F8-3BCC-4CC8-BA3C-92CB937FEED4.pdf For Informal workers, the Legislative Assembly approved funds for a program to help them to finance their production. See Art 2, III. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516111343/https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/9F59A4CD-4F30-4B96-BE80-928A7A3F1688.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200505,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"3-month deferral of utility payments; 3-month extension for income tax payments for taxpayers operating in the tourism sector; taxpayers operating in the electricity and telecommunication provision sectors, and all taxpayers with a tax obligation below US$ 10,000; 3-month exemption from the special tourism tax for companies operating in the tourism industry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516104204/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20200505,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200516101248/https://covid19.gob.sv/category/videos-y-campanas/" El Salvador,SLV,20200507,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""El Salvador will from Thursday temporarily suspend public transport in a bid to strengthen efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic."" [https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-el-salvador-transp/el-salvador-to-suspend-public-transport-for-15-days-to-fight-coronavirus-idUSKBN22I3CD]" El Salvador,SLV,20200509,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"See Art 3 (Provides a list of essential commercial activities and industries that can operate; the last paragraph specifies that all other activities are banned) and Art 5. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516073911/https://covid19.gob.sv/decreto-ejecutivo-no-24/" El Salvador,SLV,20200509,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"See Art 1 (Requires people to stay at home and 8 (Details who are allowed leave home, mostly people working in the civil service, judges, journalists, caretakers. Workers must carry some proof from their employer and are only able to circulate to and from work. Anyone who needs to buy basic items can go out but only on certain days, depending on the last number of their ID (See Art 4, second reference) https://web.archive.org/web/20200516074209/https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/21DCF1A0-13C1-4F31-A9E7-A1FB952E62BF.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200516073911/https://covid19.gob.sv/decreto-ejecutivo-no-24/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200516081352/https://www.presidencia.gob.sv/decreto-ejecutivo-24-mantiene-restricciones-de-movilidad-y-pondera-transporte-a-personal-de-salud-y-emergencias-medicas/" El Salvador,SLV,20200509,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"See Art 2, paragraph 6. People cannot travel to other municipalities unless it is for work or if there are no markets in their municipality. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516073911/https://covid19.gob.sv/decreto-ejecutivo-no-24/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200516081352/https://www.presidencia.gob.sv/decreto-ejecutivo-24-mantiene-restricciones-de-movilidad-y-pondera-transporte-a-personal-de-salud-y-emergencias-medicas/" El Salvador,SLV,20200515,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"See Art 3.5 https://web.archive.org/web/20200516073911/https://covid19.gob.sv/decreto-ejecutivo-no-24/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200516081352/https://www.presidencia.gob.sv/decreto-ejecutivo-24-mantiene-restricciones-de-movilidad-y-pondera-transporte-a-personal-de-salud-y-emergencias-medicas/" El Salvador,SLV,20200515,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"See Art 13. All suspect cases should be notified to the Ministry of Health (following a protocol that I could not find yet, not sure if it has been published, that is why it has been coded as 1). Suspect cases include asymptomatic people who have been exposed to a situation of where potential infection was possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516074209/https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/21DCF1A0-13C1-4F31-A9E7-A1FB952E62BF.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200517,C1: School closing,3,1,"The President extended for 30 days the State of Emergency, after the National Assembly neglected to discuss his request to do so on Thursday. The State of Emergency includes school closing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518105413/https://www.presidencia.gob.sv/gobierno-prorroga-por-30-dias-mas-el-estado-de-emergencia/ --- Dec 6 Update: YouTube video inaccessible. I am attaching the original + archived link below for reference: http://web.archive.org/web/20200518110427/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSgcw-B4E4Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSgcw-B4E4Y" El Salvador,SLV,20200517,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518105413/https://www.presidencia.gob.sv/gobierno-prorroga-por-30-dias-mas-el-estado-de-emergencia/ https://web.archive.org/watch?v=JSgcw-B4E4Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSgcw-B4E4Y" El Salvador,SLV,20200517,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The President extended for 30 days the State of Emergency, after the National Assembly neglected to discuss his request to do so on Thursday. The State of Emergency includes cancellation of payments for water, electricity, phones, cable and internet services. ://web.archive.org/web/20200518105413/ https://www.presidencia.gob.sv/gobierno-prorroga-por-30-dias-mas-el-estado-de-emergencia/ https://web.archive.org/watch?v=JSgcw-B4E4Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSgcw-B4E4Y (see 26:30)" El Salvador,SLV,20200528,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On May 28, El Salvador started the Phase 3 of its quarantine strategy, implying a change in the approach to sanitary measures, given that the assumption is that the health system is unable to handle the volume of infected patients. Asymptomatic cases will be treated at home, while critical cases will receive treatment at hospitals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601204124/https://www.presidencia.gob.sv/el-salvador-ha-entrado-en-la-fase-3-del-covid-19-informa-el-gobierno/" El Salvador,SLV,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""On June 2, the government allowed hardware stores and maintenance firms to re-open. The construction sector was granted permission to re-open for works related to the damage from a tropical storm."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626095910/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20200612,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""All public transportation, as well as taxi services, have also been suspended."", current with extension of lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626112424/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348571/el-salvador-authorities-extend-lockdown-measures-until-june-15-update-14" El Salvador,SLV,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Still current - ""Movement between municipalities is no longer permitted and public transport (including taxis) has been suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626113145/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador/staying-during-coronavirus" El Salvador,SLV,20200612,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Still current - ""San Salvador Airport (SAL) has been closed indefinitely to commercial flights, and entry to the country is prohibited for foreign nationals."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626112424/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348571/el-salvador-authorities-extend-lockdown-measures-until-june-15-update-14" El Salvador,SLV,20200612,E1: Income support,1,1,"Still current through June: Formal workers: See Art. 8. The Government will subsidise 50% of the salary of employees for two months, only if the employers are registered in the ISSS (Social Security Institute) https://web.archive.org/web/20200516110151/https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/3A6083F8-3BCC-4CC8-BA3C-92CB937FEED4.pdf For Informal workers, the Legislative Assembly approved funds for a program to help them to finance their production. See Art 2, III. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516111343/https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/9F59A4CD-4F30-4B96-BE80-928A7A3F1688.pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200612,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No changes found other than what's already been recorded. " El Salvador,SLV,20200612,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Comprehensive communication via government website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626115036/https://www.presidencia.gob.sv/category/emergencia-nacional-covid-19/" El Salvador,SLV,20200612,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change to policy. " El Salvador,SLV,20200612,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change to policy. " El Salvador,SLV,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""The government began the gradual reopening of the economy on June 16. The economy will reopen in five phases, each lasting 21 days. About 50 percent of the economy is open during phase 1."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626095910/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20200616,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"With some reopening of the economy, greater number of people allowed to go to work. However, general stay at home order remains. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626095910/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20200630,C1: School closing,3,1,"'Schools and universities and many other businesses and organisations, including restaurants and take away food services, are closed.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200709210202/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador/staying-during-coronavirus" El Salvador,SLV,20200630,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Phase 1 of reopening of the economy still in place. Phase 2 due to start 22nd July https://web.archive.org/web/20200709210552/https://covid19.gob.sv/reapertura/" El Salvador,SLV,20200630,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public shows and sporting events have been suspended until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706193004/https://covid19.gob.sv/disposiciones-del-gobierno/" El Salvador,SLV,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," The gathering of more than 50 people is prohibited, except for workplaces, people in circulation and bus terminals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706193004/https://covid19.gob.sv/disposiciones-del-gobierno/" El Salvador,SLV,20200630,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"'Public transport (including taxis) has been suspended.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200709210202/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador/staying-during-coronavirus" El Salvador,SLV,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A 24/7 national curfew is in place, with exceptions only for designated essential workers. One individual per household can go out to buy essential supplies from outlets within the municipality in which they live on designated days according to the final digit of their Salvadoran identity document or, in the case of foreigners, residency or passport; shops are checking compliance on entry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709210202/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador/staying-during-coronavirus" El Salvador,SLV,20200630,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"'Movement between municipalities is no longer permitted' https://web.archive.org/web/20200709210202/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador/staying-during-coronavirus" El Salvador,SLV,20200630,C8: International travel controls,4,,"'The government of El Salvador have introduced a number of precautionary measures including banning entry to foreigners. Only Salvadorans, foreign residents and accredited diplomats are permitted to enter the country, and even then under strict conditions which include quarantine in a government facility. El Salvador International Airport has suspended passenger flights until further notice, and will only receive air cargo and humanitarian flights in the meantime.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200709211235/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador/entry-requirements" El Salvador,SLV,20200630,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,," 3-month deferral of utility payments https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140523/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Measures include: a US$ 150 salary raise for all employees of the Ministry of Health and other public institutions affected by COVID-19, a one-time US$ 300 subsidy to approximately 75 percent of all households, a 3-month deferral of utility payments, a 3-month extension for income tax payments for taxpayers operating in the tourism sector with a taxable income lower than US$ 25,000, taxpayers operating in the electricity and telecommunication provision sectors, and all taxpayers with a tax obligation below US$ 10,000, a 3-month exemption from the special tourism tax for companies operating in the tourism industry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812110709/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As part of the economic reactivation, new productive activities will be allowed to resume from 21 July. http://archive.fo/Q7ZjO" El Salvador,SLV,20200710,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The Ministry of Public Works has announced the restart of the public transport service. This policy is expected to take place on Tuesday, 21 July. http://archive.fo/Q7ZjO" El Salvador,SLV,20200710,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Though the border remains closed, commercial flights to and from El Salvador are expected to restart on 6 August. http://web.archive.org/web/20200720191122/https://www.elsalvador.com/noticias/negocios/aeropuerto-el-salvador-recibira-vuelos-comerciales-6-agosto-reapertura-economica/723928/2020/" El Salvador,SLV,20200721,C1: School closing,3,1,"'Schools and universities and many other businesses and organisations, including eat in services, are closed.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200811175937/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador" El Salvador,SLV,20200721,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Currently in Phase 1 of reopening. Phase 2 delayed until at least 23 August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200811180150/https://covid19.gob.sv/reapertura/ce/el-salvador" El Salvador,SLV,20200721,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public and sporting events due to resume in Phase 4 of reopening. El Salvador is currently in Phase 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200811180150/https://covid19.gob.sv/reapertura/ce/el-salvador" El Salvador,SLV,20200721,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of more than 50 people are banned (with the exception of in offices and on public transport) https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gob.sv/disposiciones-del-gobierno/" El Salvador,SLV,20200721,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport use limited to only certified healthcare personnel during Phase 1 of reopening. https://web.archive.org/web/20200811180150/https://covid19.gob.sv/reapertura/ce/el-salvador" El Salvador,SLV,20200721,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Although a 24/7 curfew has ended, the El Salvadorian Government has stressed that citizens should leave home only when strictly necessary (Over 65s, pregnant women and those with underlying health conditions should not leave under any circumstances). As part of Phase 1 of reopening, exceptions are in place for essential workers and in emergency circumstances. https://web.archive.org/web/20200811180627/https://covid19.gob.sv/disposiciones-del-gobierno/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200811180150/https://covid19.gob.sv/reapertura/ce/el-salvador" El Salvador,SLV,20200721,C8: International travel controls,4,,"'The government of El Salvador have introduced a number of precautionary measures including banning entry to foreigners.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador/entry-requirements" El Salvador,SLV,20200721,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Comprehensive communication via government website. https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gob.sv/" El Salvador,SLV,20200721,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No changes to policy." El Salvador,SLV,20200721,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change to policy." El Salvador,SLV,20200824,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The ""new normality"" is in place in El Salvador since August 24, and it involves the reopening of restaurants, malls and public transportation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200908050613/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/08/25/tras-estricta-cuarentena-el-salvador-se-acerca-a-normalidad/" El Salvador,SLV,20200824,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The ""new normality"" is in place in El Salvador since August 24, and it involves the reopening of restaurants, malls and public transportation. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200908050613/https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/08/25/tras-estricta-cuarentena-el-salvador-se-acerca-a-normalidad/" El Salvador,SLV,20200909,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The international air terminal is scheduled to restart operations with connecting flights on September 4, while operations for flights to and from El Salvador are scheduled for September 19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918065040/https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/el-salvador-starts-a-forced-reopening.html" El Salvador,SLV,20200919,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"19th September 2020 onward, PHASE 4: El Salvador APPROACHING THE NEW NORMALITY (Saturday, September 19 to Saturday, October 3, 2020), Shows and public sporting events open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929044116/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a3c98387-9415-4a9f-9452-c91e1223adb6" El Salvador,SLV,20200919,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"19th September 2020 onward, PHASE 4: El Salvador APPROACHING THE NEW NORMALITY (Saturday, September 19 to Saturday, October 3, 2020), opening internal and international movement for tourism. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929044116/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a3c98387-9415-4a9f-9452-c91e1223adb6" El Salvador,SLV,20200919,C8: International travel controls,1,,"19th September 2020 onward, El Salvador's airports resumed commercial flights after six months of travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Incoming passengers have been required to show a negative PCR coronavirus test no more than three days old. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929041902/https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/el-salvador-ready-to-reopen-its-airport-after-lockdown.html " El Salvador,SLV,20200930,C1: School closing,3,1,"On August 13, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology announced that in-person educational and academic activities would be suspended until December 31, 2020. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201010092341/http://www.mined.gob.sv/downloads/Circular%20Ministerial%2013%20a%C3%B1o%202020..pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20200930,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,""" Large gatherings are discouraged."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201010100541/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador/coronavirus" El Salvador,SLV,20200930,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is operating and available to the public. Taxis and other private transportation companies are also operating normally. The Government of El-Salvador recommends wearing a mask at all times. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201010100434/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20200930,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Possible movement restrictions of indeterminate duration in and out of municipalities with high positivity rates might be in place. Outside these municipalities there are no restrictions. ""The Salvadoran Ministry of Health can place municipalities under special quarantine with little or no prior notice when a high number of COVID-19 cases is detected."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201010100434/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " El Salvador,SLV,20201011,E1: Income support,1,1,"The previous policies continue. Key spending and tax measures include: (i) a US$ 150 salary raise for all employees of the Ministry of Health and other public institutions affected by COVID-19; (ii) a one-time US$ 300 subsidy to approximately 75 percent of all households; (iii) distribution of 2.7 food baskets to affected families worth US$ 56 each; (iv) a 3-month deferral of utility payments; (v) a 3-month extension for income tax payments for taxpayers operating in the tourism sector with a taxable income lower than US$ 25,000, taxpayers operating in the electricity and telecommunication provision sectors, and all taxpayers with a tax obligation below US$ 10,000; (vi) a 3-month exemption from the special tourism tax for companies operating in the tourism industry; and (vii) a temporary elimination of import duties on essential medical and food imports (medical textiles, sanitizer, flour, rice, beans). Source - https://web.archive.org/web/20201018184802/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20201011,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The previous policies continue. Key measures include: (i) lowering banks’ reserve requirements by 25 percent for newly issued loans; (ii) reducing banks’ statutory reserve requirements for various liabilities by about 12 percent of deposits (to about 10 percent); (iii) amending provisioning for NPLs through freezing credit ratings; (iv) imposing a temporary moratorium on credit risk ratings; Source - https://web.archive.org/web/20201018184802/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20201019,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change, as on August 13, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology announced that in-person educational and academic activities would be suspended until December 31, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101022449/http://www.mined.gob.sv/downloads/Circular%20Ministerial%2013%20a%C3%B1o%202020..pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"As of October 4, 2020, reopening of economy went into PHASE 5: NEW REGULATION. All other activities that are not operating in phase 4 are allowed. The industries authorized in the aforementioned phases will be allowed to operate the supply and distribution chains of the industries in this phase. They must maintain a distance of 2 meters between people and comply with the biosafety protocols defined by the Ministry of Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101024443/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a3c98387-9415-4a9f-9452-c91e1223adb6" El Salvador,SLV,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"As of October 4, 2020, reopening of economy went into PHASE 5: NEW REGULATION. All other activities that are not operating in phase 4 are allowed. The industries authorized in the aforementioned phases will be allowed to operate the supply and distribution chains of the industries in this phase. They must maintain a distance of 2 meters between people and comply with the biosafety protocols defined by the Ministry of Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101024443/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a3c98387-9415-4a9f-9452-c91e1223adb6" El Salvador,SLV,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101030612/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador/coronavirus" El Salvador,SLV,20201019,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101031200/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101031200/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201019,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101031200/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201019,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101070037/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101070037/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"The Ministery of Health can place any area under quarantine if cases become high, did not find any active requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201030,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change as of September 19, 2020, international visitors are allowed to enter the country after screening. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates, wear mask in all public spaces https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change, as on August 13, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology announced that in-person educational and academic activities would be suspended until December 31, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101022449/http://www.mined.gob.sv/downloads/Circular%20Ministerial%2013%20a%C3%B1o%202020..pdf" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Are the restaurants and bars open in El Salvador? Restaurants in El Salvador are open for takeout and delivery. Are businesses and attractions open in El Salvador? Non-essential businesses and attractions in El Salvador are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130182514/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/el-salvador/ " El Salvador,SLV,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"19th September 2020 onward, PHASE 4: El Salvador APPROACHING THE NEW NORMALITY (Saturday, September 19 to Saturday, October 3, 2020), Shows and public sporting events open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929044116/https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a3c98387-9415-4a9f-9452-c91e1223adb6" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Large gatherings are discouraged. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101030612/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/el-salvador/coronavirus" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Taxis and other private transportation companies are operating normally. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Old - On August 24, El Salvador reopened its economy. Essential services such as medical assistance, grocery stores, pharmacies, public transportation, and gas stations are operating and available to the public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change as of September 19, 2020, international visitors are allowed to enter the country after screening. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101070037/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101070037/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Comprehensive communication via government website. https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.gob.sv/" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,H2: Testing policy,3,,"no change in policy" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"no change in policy" El Salvador,SLV,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates, wear mask in all public spaces https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201201,C1: School closing,3,1,"No updates here, confirmed by the US Embassy in El Salvador, schools are closed until December 31st, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " El Salvador,SLV,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the US Embassy in El Salvador, ""Essential services such as medical assistance, grocery stores, pharmacies, public transportation, and gas stations are operating and available to the public"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates here as per the US Embassy in El Salvador https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No updates here as per the US Embassy in El Salvador. The restrictions on internal movement are for municipalities with higher covid positivity rates https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " El Salvador,SLV,20201201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No updates here as per the US Embassy in El Salvador https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates here as per the US Embassy in El Salvador https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" El Salvador,SLV,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No updates here as per the US Embassy in El Salvador https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072312/https://sv.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" San Marino,SMR,20200223,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200224151503/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/coronavirus-ordinanza-del-congresso-stretta-su-controlli-e-arrivi-a184064" San Marino,SMR,20200225,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Covid-19 hotline active since February 25. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200226181438/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/italia-c7/coronavirus-anziani-vittime-del-virus-e-degli-sciacalli-e-r-attiva-numero-verde-a184161 // Official information also available in http://web.archive.org/web/20200606125109/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home.html" San Marino,SMR,20200227,H2: Testing policy,1,,"• Tests are requested by primary care doctors and specialists. • Test can be carried out in hospital (hospitalized patients) or at the patient's home performed by a healthcare professional. • The swabs were initially analyzed only by laboratories in Italy. Currently (from April 6), San Marino’s laboratory is able to perform blood tests for the detection of IgM and IgG and PCR analysis. Some swabs are sent to Italian laboratories. The results are received after 24/48 hours. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606123959/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/sanmarino/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.3%20Isolation%20and%20quarantine&Type=Chapter" San Marino,SMR,20200227,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""In San Marino there is an event-based surveillance system in place and the country has the ability to quickly enhance current surveillance (this enhancement is in place for Covid-19) and the specific case and contact definitions and other criteria for investigation have been added to the system."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200507173122/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/sanmarino/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.3%20Isolation%20and%20quarantine&Type=Chapter" San Marino,SMR,20200229,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools to be closed Source: Facebook account of the State Secretariat of Education, Culture and Universities http://web.archive.org/web/20201206160046/https://www.facebook.com/segrculturaSM/posts/1550047831818822" San Marino,SMR,20200301,C8: International travel controls,4,,"“San Marino went into immediate lockdown on March 1 - ten days before neighbouring Italy did and all entry into or out of the country is banned unless for exceptional work or health reasons.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200413183045/https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11363399/san-marino-testing-entire-population-coronavirus/" San Marino,SMR,20200301,E1: Income support,1,1,"""Viene introdotto, ""dal 1° marzo 2020 e fino alla data di cessazione della emergenza sanitaria"", il reddito minimo garantito per le famiglie, ""già costituiti alla data del 1° marzo 2020, anche se composti da una persona sola, che si trovano in stato di difficoltà economica e con insufficienti mezzi di sostentamento"". L'importo erogato alle famiglie bisognose sarà di 580 euro mensili per ogni nucleo familiare, maggiorato di 150 euro per il coniuge o per il convivente more uxorio o per il contraente l’unione civile, e di 50 euro per ogni altro convivente del nucleo familiare."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606125817/http://www.libertas.sm/notizie/2020/04/22/san-marino-coronavirus-decreto-a-favore-di-imprese-operatori-lavoratori-e-famiglie.html" San Marino,SMR,20200301,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Reduced taxes, interest free loans, reduced and suspended mortgage repayments. http://web.archive.org/web/20200606124708/http://www.libertas.sm/notizie/2020/04/22/san-marino-coronavirus-decreto-a-favore-di-imprese-operatori-lavoratori-e-famiglie.html" San Marino,SMR,20200308,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Art. 1, sub. e. It is recommended (“Si raccomanda”) to give public and private employees leaves, reduction in working hours and/or home office. Public places are closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200421130724/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49116216.html" San Marino,SMR,20200308,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Art.1 sub.f - All events both public and private are been suspended from March 8. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200317231453/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49115765.html" San Marino,SMR,20200308,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings are to be conducted remotely wherever possible Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200317231453/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49115765.html" San Marino,SMR,20200308,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport to be disinfected regularly Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200317231453/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49115765.html" San Marino,SMR,20200308,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Art. 1, sub. e. It is recommended (“Si raccomanda”) to give public and private employees leaves, reduction in working hours and/or home office. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200421130724/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49116216.html" San Marino,SMR,20200308,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Art. 1, sub. b & c. For those who have symptoms of respiratory infection and fever over 37.5, it is RECOMMENDED to stay home. For people in quarantine because they were tested positive for the virus, instead, it is FORBIDDEN to go out. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200317231453/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49115765.html" San Marino,SMR,20200308,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Forbidden to enter or leave the country unless in special circumstances https://web.archive.org/web/20200421130724/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49116216.html" San Marino,SMR,20200315,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416011511/https://www.aass.sm/site/home/news/articolo50005352.html" San Marino,SMR,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Art. 2, Decree no. 52 published by the government on 20 March suspended several businesses, but some non-essential sectors were allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604172109/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17116047.html" San Marino,SMR,20200404,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Law No. 59 extends the provisions of Law No. 44 until April 20, 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423005157/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17116213.html" San Marino,SMR,20200405,H2: Testing policy,2,,"• Tests are requested by primary care doctors and specialists. Recently (since April 6) swabs are also performed on asymptomatic individuals and individuals with few symptoms. • Test can be carried out in hospital (hospitalized patients) or at the patient's home performed by a healthcare professional. • The swabs were initially analyzed only by laboratories in Italy. Currently (from April 6), San Marino’s laboratory is able to perform blood tests for the detection of IgM and IgG and PCR analysis. Some swabs are sent to Italian laboratories. The results are received after 24/48 hours. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606123959/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/sanmarino/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.3%20Isolation%20and%20quarantine&Type=Chapter" San Marino,SMR,20200406,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closure extended until 20 April http://web.archive.org/web/20200606110247/https://www.corriereromagna.it/san-marino-scuole-chiuse-fino-20-aprile/" San Marino,SMR,20200406,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200421130724/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49116216.html" San Marino,SMR,20200407,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417033826/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/comunicati-c9/start-romagna-riconfermato-piano-di-trasporto-pubblico-provincia-di-rimini-a186769" San Marino,SMR,20200410,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Staying at home is required, except for certifiable work-related trips, health reasons or for returning home (1a in the source); https://web.archive.org/web/20200425223532/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116326.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427175744/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/cronaca-c3/controlli-intensificati-per-la-pasqua-faraone-ancora-troppe-trasgressioni-a186604" San Marino,SMR,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All events organized, conventions, congresses, meetings and events in public or private places, including those of a social, cultural, recreational, sporting, religious and trade fair nature, even if held in closed but open to the public, such as, for example, major events, cinemas, theatres, pubs, are suspended. (1f in the source); https://web.archive.org/web/20200425223532/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116326.html" San Marino,SMR,20200417,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All private gatherings, including things like funerals, are banned.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425223532/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116326.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200428092836/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49116216.html" San Marino,SMR,20200417,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Leaving or entering the territory is forbidden, except for certifiable work-related trips, health reasons or for returning home (1a in the source). Since San Marino has only 30,000 residents and a total landmass of 60 km^2 and because the lockdown at C6, this effectively means restriction between the sections of the country itself as well as any potential movement to and from surrounding Italy; hence coded as 2G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425223532/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116326.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427175744/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/cronaca-c3/controlli-intensificati-per-la-pasqua-faraone-ancora-troppe-trasgressioni-a186604 " San Marino,SMR,20200421,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No. 62 (Art. 2) extends the provisions of Law No. 59 until May 4, 2020 (art. 36). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425223532/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116326.html" San Marino,SMR,20200421,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Law No. 62 extends the provisions of Law No. 59 until May 4, 2020 (art. 36). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425223532/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116326.html" San Marino,SMR,20200425,E1: Income support,1,1,"""As a relief for those in economic difficulties, San Marino has launched a 150-hour parental leave measure as well as provided a €580 wage per family for the entire duration of the health emergency. The €580 wage gets increased by €150 if there is a partner and by €50 for each additional member of the family."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606115404/https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/25/can-san-marino-s-aggressive-covid-19-testing-strategy-save-europe" San Marino,SMR,20200503,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Personal Services (Massage, Tattoo Parlors, etc) and Catering services are to remain closed until May 18th, per Article 5(3-7) of a May 3rd Decree. https://web.archive.org/web/20200505104904/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116674.html" San Marino,SMR,20200503,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In a May 3 Decree, San Marino began lifting restrictions on social and economic activity. The law now only specifies that those with symptoms (or close contacts thereof) must stay home, although public events and gatherings of any sort remain prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200505104904/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116674.html" San Marino,SMR,20200503,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Per a May 3rd decree, internal movement is allowed so long as strict distancing, hygiene, and quarantine measures are observed. (Article 1.A, Appendix 1.A of May 3 Law) https://web.archive.org/web/20200505104904/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116674.html" San Marino,SMR,20200503,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 3 May, cross-border restrictions have been eased. Movement is allowed for reasons like job, health, return to home and visiting relatives. Movement is allowed provided travelers quarantine on return. Source: Decree 68, Article 2 on Cross-border mobility https://web.archive.org/web/20200604165907/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17116674.html" San Marino,SMR,20200504,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation has been restablished on May 4. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200517044419/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/comunicati-c9/start-romagna-da-lunedi-via-alla-fase-2-del-trasporto-pubblico-locale-in-romagna-a187741" San Marino,SMR,20200505,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed http://web.archive.org/web/20200606110611/http://www.sanmarinofixing.com/smfixing/san-marino/33100-san-marino-dal-5-maggio-scatta-la-nuova-fase-le-disposizioni-del-dl-68-del-2020.html" San Marino,SMR,20200505,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Covid-19 hotline active since February 25. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200226181438/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/italia-c7/coronavirus-anziani-vittime-del-virus-e-degli-sciacalli-e-r-attiva-numero-verde-a184161 // Official information also available in http://web.archive.org/web/20200606125109/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home.html" San Marino,SMR,20200508,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Covid-19 hotline active since February 25. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200226181438/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/italia-c7/coronavirus-anziani-vittime-del-virus-e-degli-sciacalli-e-r-attiva-numero-verde-a184161 // Official information also available in: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606125109/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home.html" San Marino,SMR,20200508,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No changes found." San Marino,SMR,20200508,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes found." San Marino,SMR,20200513,E1: Income support,1,1,"""As a relief for those in economic difficulties, San Marino has launched a 150-hour parental leave measure as well as provided a €580 wage per family for the entire duration of the health emergency. The €580 wage gets increased by €150 if there is a partner and by €50 for each additional member of the family."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606115404/https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/25/can-san-marino-s-aggressive-covid-19-testing-strategy-save-europe" San Marino,SMR,20200518,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200605070126/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" San Marino,SMR,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Law No. 79 (May 18) extends the provisions of Law No. 68 (although introducing changes in Art. 2). According to Art. 1, sub. e., public administrative places will remain closed and it is recommended to give public and private employees home office (if possible). Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114313/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116674.html+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114810/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17116927.html" San Marino,SMR,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Law No. 79 (May 18) extends the provisions of Law No. 68 (although introducing changes in Art. 2). According to Art. 1, sub. f., public events are ban. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114313/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116674.html+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114810/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17116927.html" San Marino,SMR,20200518,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Law No. 79 (May 18) extends the provisions of Law No. 68. On gatherings restrictions, see Art. 1, sub. l, m, n & o. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114313/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116674.html+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114810/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17116927.html" San Marino,SMR,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Law No. 79 (May 18) extends the provisions of Law No. 68 (although introducing changes in Art. 2). See ""Allegato 3, Art. 4"". Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114313/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116674.html+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114810/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17116927.html" San Marino,SMR,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Law No. 79 (May 18) extends the provisions of Law No. 68 (although introducing changes in Art. 2). See ""Allegato 3, Art. 4"". Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114313/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116674.html+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114810/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17116927.html" San Marino,SMR,20200521,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed. Secondary and High Schools to finish the year with distance learning. Primary schools to open from the 8th of June. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606112549/http://www.libertas.sm/notizie/2020/05/28/san-marino-i-tempi-di-scuole-e-centri-estivi-snocciolati-dal-segretario-belluzzi.html" San Marino,SMR,20200521,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From the 5th of May 2020 San Marino started its Phase 2, with the opening of retail shops. Leasure centers, hairdressers, barbers, tattoo shops, hotels, bars and restaurants (latter was previously open only for takeaways) open from the 18th of May. Sports centres, gyms, swimming pools and leasure centres remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529223332/http://www.libertas.sm/notizie/2020/05/03/fase-2-a-san-marino-ecco-il-decreto-con-le-direttive-settore-per-settore.html" San Marino,SMR,20200521,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes/updates on the cancelation of public events. According to Art. 1, sub. f., public events are ban (decree from May 18th). Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114313/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/documento17116674.html+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk http://web.archive.org/web/20200606114810/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:CRp9lZbEs4IJ:https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17116927.html" San Marino,SMR,20200521,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Unlimited travel from San Marino to Italy and vice-versa allowed from the 18th of May. Screening is required upon return to San Marino. However, quarantine is required for individuals travelling from abroad (other than Italy). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529225245/http://www.libertas.sm/notizie/2020/05/18/san-marino-spostamenti-senza-limitazioni-da-e-per-litalia.html -- https://web.archive.org/web/20200529233809/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/uploads/media/media/5e/5ebf761fc901f573119565.pdf" San Marino,SMR,20200521,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Serologic tests to determine the presence of antibodies against Sars-Cov-2 offered to all San Marino population as per the decree n.78/2020 of the 15th of May. Where a positive result is obtained, the individual is isolated and given a nasopharyngeal Covid test. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529233809/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/uploads/media/media/5e/5ebf761fc901f573119565.pdf" San Marino,SMR,20200522,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings are banned according to the decree n-68 of the 8th of May. However, no specifications on the maximum number of people were found. No further updates on restrictions on gatherings were found. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601213424/http://www.libertas.sm/repository/editor_files/decreto-legge_68-2020.pdf" San Marino,SMR,20200522,E1: Income support,1,1,"No changes/updates found, from the measures implemented previously (i.e. San Marino has launched a 150-hour parental leave measure as well as provided a €580 wage per family for the entire duration of the health emergency. The €580 wage gets increased by €150 if there is a partner and by €50 for each additional member of the family) Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200606115404/https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/25/can-san-marino-s-aggressive-covid-19-testing-strategy-save-europe" San Marino,SMR,20200531,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Opening of leisure centres, gyms, swimming pools and sports centres. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529223332/http://www.libertas.sm/notizie/2020/05/03/fase-2-a-san-marino-ecco-il-decreto-con-le-direttive-settore-per-settore.html" San Marino,SMR,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"See Art. 2.1, 2.9 & 2.10, Law No. 96. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615222934/http://www.libertas.sm/repository/editor_files/dl096-2020___all__1_.pdf" San Marino,SMR,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"See Art. 1. f, Law No. 96. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615222934/http://www.libertas.sm/repository/editor_files/dl096-2020___all__1_.pdf" San Marino,SMR,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"See Art. 1.b & 1.i, Law No. 96. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615222934/http://www.libertas.sm/repository/editor_files/dl096-2020___all__1_.pdf" San Marino,SMR,20200601,C5: Close public transport,0,,"See Art. 3, Law No. 96. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615222934/http://www.libertas.sm/repository/editor_files/dl096-2020___all__1_.pdf" San Marino,SMR,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Only those who present symptoms must remain at home. See Art. 1, Law No. 96. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615222934/http://www.libertas.sm/repository/editor_files/dl096-2020___all__1_.pdf" San Marino,SMR,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Internal movement is allowed if sanitary requirements are met. See Art. 1.A, Law No. 96. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615222934/http://www.libertas.sm/repository/editor_files/dl096-2020___all__1_.pdf" San Marino,SMR,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"All activities are authorised from June 15, including casinos, cinemas and theatres. Only discos remain closed. See Art. 1. i, Law No. 102. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221001/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/lavori-consiliari/consultazione-archivi/documento17117546.html" San Marino,SMR,20200615,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From June 15, the organisation of conferences, events and public/private gatherings is allowed. Events might be events of any type (cultural, social, sports, etc.). Only discos will remain closed, and that's why I've coded 1G. Source: See Art. 1 of Law No. 102. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221001/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/lavori-consiliari/consultazione-archivi/documento17117546.html" San Marino,SMR,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"From June 15, the organisation of conferences, events and public/private gatherings is allowed. Events might be events of any type (cultural, social, sports, etc.). Only discos will remain closed, and that's why I've coded 1G. Source: See Art. 1 of Law No. 102. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221001/https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/lavori-consiliari/consultazione-archivi/documento17117546.html" San Marino,SMR,20200627,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are planned to remain closed until the end of the summer holidays. http://web.archive.org/web/20200627072734/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse In the Permanent Education Council Commission, the point on the school with the reference of the Secretary of State responsible both as regards the modalities with which the last school year ended, and on the work that is taking place for the reopening of September , ""opening that hopefully it will have to be ordinary - comments Andrea Belluzzi - therefore without distance learning or the need for classes reduced in the number of students, for safety reasons "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201206162449/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/politica-c2/le-modalita-di-riapertura-della-scuola-nel-post-covid-al-centro-del-riferimento-del-segretario-di-stato-belluzzi-a191233" San Marino,SMR,20200701,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""With regard to the return of citizens and residents from abroad, Art. 10 of the above mentioned Decree-Law provides for the obligation of prior notification to the Department of Foreign Affairs (or, in cases of urgency, to the Inter-agency Operations Centre) only in case of return from: - Non-EU countries; - Non-Schengen countries. Therefore, the following travellers are not subject to the above obligation: - Travellers arriving from one of the 27 EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Hungary; - Travellers arriving from a Schengen country: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland; - Travellers arriving from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco and the Vatican City State."" Those returning from non-EU and non-Schengen countries are required to notify the Department of Foreign Affairs (or, in cases of urgency, to the Inter-agency Operations Centre) with consequent serological testing. In the event of a positive IgG or IgM result, a molecular testing (swab). While awaiting the outcome of the tests, they are obliged to self-quarantine. In the event that the molecular testing (swab) is positive, the above citizens or residents will be placed in home quarantine. Source: Decree-Law Nº 108 (June 30), Article 10 https://web.archive.org/web/20200812111337/http://www.esteri.sm/on-line/en/home/news/articolo1014560.html" San Marino,SMR,20200721,C1: School closing,3,1,"No new updates. Same as before http://web.archive.org/web/20201206162449/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/politica-c2/le-modalita-di-riapertura-della-scuola-nel-post-covid-al-centro-del-riferimento-del-segretario-di-stato-belluzzi-a191233" San Marino,SMR,20200721,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No update." San Marino,SMR,20200721,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new update. Same as before." San Marino,SMR,20200721,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No new update. Same as before." San Marino,SMR,20200721,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update. Same as before." San Marino,SMR,20200721,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new update. Same as before." San Marino,SMR,20200721,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update. Same as before." San Marino,SMR,20200721,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update. Same as before." San Marino,SMR,20200721,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The key measures approved by the government include: i) suspension of payment deadlines for government tax and non-tax obligations, utility bills, and other dues to provide liquidity to the private sector; ii) temporary freeze of all non-essential government spending and reduction in public sector wage bill to redirect spending to the health sector; and iii) extension of supplemental wage scheme to support workers displaced by COVID-19 containment measures; iv) deferral of income tax payment; v)minimum guaranteed income for poorer households; vi) other measures to support businesses, including tax credits, tax payments postponement and rescheduling. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729163904/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" San Marino,SMR,20200721,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Same as before." San Marino,SMR,20200721,H2: Testing policy,3,,"TINY San Marino is testing its entire population for coronavirus after being rocked by the one of highest outbreak death rates in the world.Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729233535/https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11363399/san-marino-testing-entire-population-coronavirus/" San Marino,SMR,20200721,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The section on PREVENTING TRANSMISSION includes information on key public health measures that aim to prevent the further spread of the disease. It details how countries are advising the general public and people who (might) have the disease to prevent further spread, as well as measures in place to test and identify cases, trace contacts, and monitor the scale of the outbreak. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729234613/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/sanmarino/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.3+Isolation+and+quarantine&Type=Chapter " San Marino,SMR,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"From June 15, all activities are authorised and as of July 1st the government has declared the end of the health emergency. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729163904/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#S" San Marino,SMR,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The government recommends that, in order to contain the spread of the virus, gatherings, meetings and events take place remotely, when possible. Source Article 2 of Decree-law nº 122 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TJGepSmc-8DcBFbP4lZ83sHBJSflzq7C/view?usp=sharing" San Marino,SMR,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The government recommends that, in order to contain the spread of the virus, gatherings, meetings and events take place remotely, when possible. Source Article 2 of Decree-law nº 122 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TJGepSmc-8DcBFbP4lZ83sHBJSflzq7C/view?usp=sharing" San Marino,SMR,20200812,C1: School closing,3,1,"No policy change, schools closed for the summer holidays. ""Everyone to school . Even with precautions dictated by a persistent need for caution and prudence , which will nevertheless allow San Marino students to return to attendance . On 7 September childhood and elementary schools and Vocational Training Center, on 14 high schools. Students in the classroom will be spaced at least one meter apart ."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201206162918/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/la-scuola-sammarinese-riparte-in-sicurezza-a192506" San Marino,SMR,20200812,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to the decree-law 24 July 2020 n.122, the national state of emergency ended on July 1 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824034734/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home.html " San Marino,SMR,20200812,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change." San Marino,SMR,20200812,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"According to the decree-law 24 July 2020 n.122, the national state of emergency ended on July 1 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824034734/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home.html" San Marino,SMR,20200812,E1: Income support,1,1,"Measures related to social protection will remain in place until December 2020, subject to reassessment every two months. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824031009/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " San Marino,SMR,20200812,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Measures related to social protection will remain in place until December 2020, subject to reassessment every two months. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824031009/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " San Marino,SMR,20200825,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200902093527/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" San Marino,SMR,20200825,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the provisions contained in the Decree Law 134/2020, those returning from non-EU countries, outside of the Shenghen area (with the exception of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Andorra, Principality of Monaco and Vatican City State) and from Croatia, Spain, Malta, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece ""have the obligation to communicate their return in advance to the Foreign Affairs Department or, in the case of return for urgent reasons, to the Interforces Operations Center"". From the moment of arrival and until the outcome of the test (which is scheduled within 24-48h), individuals must remain in self-isolation. (retrieved from a press release dated August 20, 2020-Institute of Social Security) Source: http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/articolo49014673.html (unable to archive)" San Marino,SMR,20200831,H2: Testing policy,3,,"According to the Social Security Institute, ""as of 30 August 2020, 6,865 swabs and 20,839 serological tests were performed."" (press release, August 31, 2020) Source: http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/articolo49014694.html" San Marino,SMR,20200903,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200914221453/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" San Marino,SMR,20200907,C1: School closing,1,1,"""After six and a half months and many remote lessons, the bell rings and the students can sit at their desks. The routine is now different: mask on the bus, staggered entrances, disinfectant gel, temperature control, distances: in short, everything that the anti Covid regulations require "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927074508/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/a-san-marino-il-primo-giorno-di-scuola-per-le-famiglie-piu-felicita-e-sollievo-che-preoccupazione-a193789" San Marino,SMR,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Every place open to the public has the obligation to make it available to customers and staff distributors of hydroalcoholic hand sanitizer"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927074508/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/a-san-marino-il-primo-giorno-di-scuola-per-le-famiglie-piu-felicita-e-sollievo-che-preoccupazione-a193789" San Marino,SMR,20200915,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy." San Marino,SMR,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy." San Marino,SMR,20200915,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" San Marino,SMR,20200915,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change" San Marino,SMR,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" San Marino,SMR,20200915,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""San Marino citizens, residents or residents who return from countries other than:a) Member States of the European Union;b) States party to the Schengen Agreement;c) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;d) Andorra, Principality of Monaco and Vatican City State; Page 2 have the obligation to communicate their return to the Foreign Affairs Department in advance or,in case of return for urgent reasons, to the Joint Operations Center in order to undergodiagnostic tests of COVID-19 infection. Pending the outcome of the tests, there-entrant to self-isolate. In the event that the investigations are successful, ireturning subjects are sent for home isolation. In case of negative result, they do not incur under any restrictions"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927073707/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/documento49119246.html" San Marino,SMR,20200915,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""The use of respiratory protection on public transport is mandatory, inclosed places open to the public or, in case of gatherings determined by parties, demonstrations, gatherings where it is not possible to continuously guarantee the maintenance of the safety distance of 1 meter, both in outdoor and indoor places"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200927072748/https://www.unirsm.sm/media/documenti/unirsm_6090.pdf" San Marino,SMR,20200928,C1: School closing,1,1,"Guidance from Aug 17 still in effect. ""Schools of all levels, Socio-Educational Services for early childhood and Vocational Training Centre (CFP) will reopen in September according to the provisions of the School Calendar, in the way in which teaching is provided ""in presence""and in compliance with certain indications and precautions aimed at prevention of possible new COVID-19 infection. Particular attention will be paid to: - personal distancing - frequent ventilation of environments (at minimum once an hour) - the most common hygiene and safety requirements for pupils and staff - good practices for sneezing and coughing -stay at home if affected or with febrile symptoms - cleaning and sanitization of the rooms"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201207075940/http://www.educazione.sm/on-line/home/notizie/archivio-notizie/documento41119067.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201014082935/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49119605.html " San Marino,SMR,20200928,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Decree law 187 dated 12 oct 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201014084705/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49120043.html " San Marino,SMR,20201020,C1: School closing,1,1,"As per the below article (and the embedded full notification from education secretary Andrea Belluzzi), school activities will resume on 7 September and 14 September for the children of the Upper Secondary School. http://web.archive.org/web/20201101200249/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/l-augurio-per-il-primo-giorno-di-scuola-del-segretario-all-istruzione-andrea-belluzzi-a193787 As of Oct 20, schools remain open under the safety and hygiene guidance isused on Aug 17: ""Schools of all levels, Socio-Educational Services for early childhood and Vocational Training Centre (CFP) will reopen in September according to the provisions of the School Calendar, in the way in which teaching is provided ""in presence""and in compliance with certain indications and precautions aimed at prevention of possible new COVID-19 infection. Particular attention will be paid to: - personal distancing - frequent ventilation of environments (at minimum once an hour) - the most common hygiene and safety requirements for pupils and staff - good practices for sneezing and coughing -stay at home if affected or with febrile symptoms - cleaning and sanitization of the rooms"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201207075940/http://www.educazione.sm/on-line/home/notizie/archivio-notizie/documento41119067.html" San Marino,SMR,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"As per below article dated 26 October, no closures will be enforced, however all reasonable precautions should be taken. There are also some conditions around opening and closing times. http://web.archive.org/web/20201101200844/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/covid-san-marino-no-a-chiusure-nel-nuovo-decreto-si-a-maggiori-controlli-a196151 " San Marino,SMR,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As per below article dated 29 October, public events are allowed, however all reasonable precautions should be taken. However, sporting events are NOT allowed. ""Conferences and congresses are allowed , both in public and private places as long as spaced seats are ensured for the patrons and no food or drink is provided."" ""All collective or individual amateur and competitive contact sports are suspended"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201101201343/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/san-marino-emesso-il-decreto-n-193-in-vigore-dalle-18-di-venerdi-a196334 http://web.archive.org/web/20201101200844/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/covid-san-marino-no-a-chiusure-nel-nuovo-decreto-si-a-maggiori-controlli-a196151 " San Marino,SMR,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"As per below article dated 29 October, public events are allowed, however all reasonable precautions should be taken. ""Conferences and congresses are allowed , both in public and private places as long as spaced seats are ensured for the patrons and no food or drink is provided."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201101201343/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/san-marino-emesso-il-decreto-n-193-in-vigore-dalle-18-di-venerdi-a196334 http://web.archive.org/web/20201101200844/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/covid-san-marino-no-a-chiusure-nel-nuovo-decreto-si-a-maggiori-controlli-a196151 " San Marino,SMR,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The transport service provided on the basis of international agreements is also regulated and will be carried out in compliance with the health regulations of the State on which there is greater distance. Access to public transport services is permitted only by wearing respiratory protective equipment correctly. http://web.archive.org/web/20201101201343/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/san-marino-emesso-il-decreto-n-193-in-vigore-dalle-18-di-venerdi-a196334" San Marino,SMR,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The decree referenced below mentions ""encouraging smart working for companies"". http://web.archive.org/web/20201101201343/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/san-marino-emesso-il-decreto-n-193-in-vigore-dalle-18-di-venerdi-a196334" San Marino,SMR,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No general measures, only precautions advised. http://web.archive.org/web/20201101201343/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/san-marino-emesso-il-decreto-n-193-in-vigore-dalle-18-di-venerdi-a196334" San Marino,SMR,20201020,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travellers arriving into Italy from the UK are currently required to take a COVID-19 test and may be subject to quarantine measures. There are no longer any COVID-19 related restrictions on entry into San Marino, although all visitors must comply with social distancing and sanitisation regulations. http://web.archive.org/web/20201101202815/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/san-marino/coronavirus" San Marino,SMR,20201020,E1: Income support,1,1,"The key measures approved by the government include: minimum guaranteed income for poorer households (so, it appears to apply for everyone - in both formal and informal sectors). Euro 580 wages per family that increases based on number of family members(See second article) http://web.archive.org/web/20201101203718/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 http://web.archive.org/web/20201101205846/https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/25/can-san-marino-s-aggressive-covid-19-testing-strategy-save-europe" San Marino,SMR,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The key measures approved by the government include: i) suspension of payment deadlines for government tax and non-tax obligations, utility bills, and other dues to provide liquidity to the private sector; ii) temporary freeze of all non-essential government spending and reduction in public sector wage bill to redirect spending to the health sector; and iii) extension of supplemental wage scheme to support workers displaced by COVID-19 containment measures; iv) deferral of income tax payment; v)minimum guaranteed income for poorer households; vi) other measures to support businesses, including tax credits, tax payments postponement and rescheduling; vii) an economic recovery fund, financed initially through a temporary solidarity levy applied on pensions (above 1500 euros). Measures related to social protection will remain in place until December 2020, subject to reassessment every two months. http://web.archive.org/web/20201101203718/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" San Marino,SMR,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"All decrees are publicly discussed and a review of https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/ site shows that regular developments and information about precautions are shared with the public. ( some of the articles are archived for other indicators on the same date)." San Marino,SMR,20201020,H2: Testing policy,3,,"It appears that testing facilities are now available in San Marino for anyone to use. http://web.archive.org/web/20201101205846/https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/25/can-san-marino-s-aggressive-covid-19-testing-strategy-save-europe http://web.archive.org/web/20201101213940/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/sanmarino/livinghit.aspx?Section=2.1+Physical+infrastructure&Type=Section" San Marino,SMR,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"San Marino Infectious diseases expert Massimo Arlotti : "" We are now able to identify people who got infected already"". Catching asymptomatic patients early. http://web.archive.org/web/20201101205846/https://www.euronews.com/2020/04/25/can-san-marino-s-aggressive-covid-19-testing-strategy-save-europe" San Marino,SMR,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""open spaces also are allowed provided they are in static form, it is expected to use requirement of protective equipment"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201101201343/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/san-marino-emesso-il-decreto-n-193-in-vigore-dalle-18-di-venerdi-a196334 May not be very reliable : http://web.archive.org/web/20201101213116/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/san-marino/ " San Marino,SMR,20201102,C1: School closing,1,1,"schools open with alterations since September 15th (wearing masks, temp scans ...) https://web.archive.org/web/20201014082935/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49119605.html " San Marino,SMR,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"countermeasures for remote work highly recommended since at least Oct 26 https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193320/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49120414.html" San Marino,SMR,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"public events of max 50 persons are allowed if social distancing is possible https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193320/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49120414.html" San Marino,SMR,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"max 6 persons for private gatherings" San Marino,SMR,20201102,C5: Close public transport,0,,"public transport not closed but with countermeasures (face masks) https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193320/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49120414.html" San Marino,SMR,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201102,C8: International travel controls,2,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201102,E1: Income support,1,1,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201102,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201102,H2: Testing policy,3,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Art 1.2: ""È fatto obbligo di avere sempre con sé dispositivi di protezione delle vie respiratorie, e di indossarli correttamente sui mezzi di trasporto pubblici, in luoghi chiusi aperti al pubblico oppure, sia in luoghi all’aperto sia al chiuso, ove non sia possibile garantire continuativamente il mantenimento della distanza interpersonale di almeno 1 metro e in ogni altro caso espressamente indicato. "" masks need to be used both outside and inside when distancing is not possible https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193320/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49120414.html" San Marino,SMR,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"no change (schools are open, but with alterations due to coronavirus) http://web.archive.org/web/20201207075940/http://www.educazione.sm/on-line/home/notizie/archivio-notizie/documento41119067.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201014082935/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49119605.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201207080750/http://www.educazione.sm/on-line/home/notizie/archivio-notizie.html [Ministry of Education website shows no new announcements]" San Marino,SMR,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change (max 6 persons) https://web.archive.org/web/20201115193320/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49120414.html" San Marino,SMR,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201116,E1: Income support,1,1,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change" San Marino,SMR,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"since 13th of October facial coverings mandatory both inside and outside when social distancing is not guaranteed https://web.archive.org/web/20201122213840/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/attualita-c4/decreto-legge-187-nuove-misure-per-locali-e-eventi-a-san-marino-aumentano-le-sanzioni-minime-a195525" San Marino,SMR,20201123,C1: School closing,1,1,"no change in policy Current guidance: http://web.archive.org/web/20201207075940/http://www.educazione.sm/on-line/home/notizie/archivio-notizie/documento41119067.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201014082935/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/aggiornamenti-coronavirus/documento49119605.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201207080750/http://www.educazione.sm/on-line/home/notizie/archivio-notizie.html [Ministry of Education website shows no new announcements]" San Marino,SMR,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201123,E1: Income support,1,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201129,C1: School closing,2,1,"high schools are closed with distance learning in place from Nov 30th to Dec 23rd https://web.archive.org/web/20201129164355/http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/documento49121159.html" San Marino,SMR,20201130,C1: School closing,2,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,C8: International travel controls,2,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,E1: Income support,1,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,H2: Testing policy,3,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no change in policy" San Marino,SMR,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"no change in policy" Somalia,SOM,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On March 15, the government announced all passengers originating from China, Iran, South Korea, and Italy or transiting through one of those countries for the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510141439/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/covid-19-somalia-bans-entry-from-worst-hit-countries/1766837" Somalia,SOM,20200318,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On March 18, the Federal Government of Somalia implemented flight restrictions intended to limit the spread of COVID-19. International flights were initially suspended for a period of 15 days. On April 6, this suspension was extended for an additional 30 days, with humanitarian and cargo exceptions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510143026/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"To prevent the spread of the virus, the Somali Gov has shut down educational institutions, banned public events and meetings, and advised mosques to limit gatherings https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.uncdf.org/article/5509/local-government-empowerment-is-the-key-to-containing-coronavirus-in-somalia" Somalia,SOM,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Can't find any specific size range. Just ""large public gatherings have been banned"" and https://web.archive.org/web/20200510152828/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-pandemic-experts-somalia-risk-greater-china-200319052938789.html " Somalia,SOM,20200319,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Since around March 19th, the Somalia Ministry of Health has been posting Coronoavirus updates and health guidelines to citizens. Due to the rampant poverty in the country, many citizens are not able to follow the guidelines and have to work. https://twitter.com/MoH_Somalia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The MOH also has a dedicated COVID page on its website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200530204910/https://moh.gov.so/en/" Somalia,SOM,20200321,C1: School closing,3,1,"Confronted with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Somali Government decided to close all educational institutions, both public and private, to contain the spread of the virus. The closure became effective on 21 March and is to last until 3 April at least, though an extension of that deadline is likely.https://web.archive.org/web/20200510150450/https://www.ei-ie.org/en/detail/16710/somalia-education-union-seeks-guarantee-of-teachers%25E2%2580%2599-salaries-during-covid-19-school-closures" Somalia,SOM,20200325,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to Mohamed Mohamud Ali, chairman of Somali Medical Association, up until March 19th the country didn't have a single testing kit (https://web.archive.org/web/20200510152828/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-pandemic-experts-somalia-risk-greater-china-200319052938789.html) Jack Ma donated medical supplies to Somalia but even now there are only enough kits to test those who show extreme symptoms (https://web.archive.org/web/20200510162736/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/somalia-struggles-coronavirus-infections-undetected-200428193056599.html)" Somalia,SOM,20200411,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On April 11th, the Minister of Health and Human Services gave an update on Corona and urged everyone to follow health guidelines and stay home. This implies that the government are recommending that at least some of the population work at home https://twitter.com/MoH_Somalia/status/1249068314627837953/photo/1" Somalia,SOM,20200411,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On April 11th, the Minister of Health and Human Services gave an update on Corona and urged everyone to follow health guidelines and stay home. https://twitter.com/MoH_Somalia/status/1249068314627837953/photo/1" Somalia,SOM,20200529,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed since initial 15 day closure was extended https://web.archive.org/web/20200608200330/https://unsom.unmissions.org/somalia-and-covid-19-%E2%80%93-impact-and-response" Somalia,SOM,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"This entry from the UNSOM website suggests businesses remain open: ""While some businesses have found ways to keep going during the COVID-19 response, others are having a harder time. Authorities have urged people to stay home to halt the spread of COVID-19 and this has had a knock-on effect on Somalia’s hospitality sector. Shown here, a popular restaurant in Mogadishu, usually brimming with happy customers, is now quiet and empty."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200608200330/https://unsom.unmissions.org/somalia-and-covid-19-%E2%80%93-impact-and-response" Somalia,SOM,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"following previous coding. No specific information or updates found other than recommendations for social distancing" Somalia,SOM,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"following previous coding. No specific information or updates found" Somalia,SOM,20200529,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No information found" Somalia,SOM,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Curfew imposed since April 15th from 8pm to 5am https://web.archive.org/web/20200608195530/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of june 30 May , update states: ""State-level restrictions have not yet had an implication on road transport across internal borders. However, efforts are under way to further restrict movement in light of increasing COVID-19 cases."" Note however that domestic airports are closed for commercial travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608201535/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/FGS%20FMS%20directives_Update%205%20final_eo%204.pdf " Somalia,SOM,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On March 18, the Federal Government of Somalia implemented flight restrictions intended to limit the spread of COVID-19. International flights were initially suspended for a period of 15 days. On April 6, this suspension was extended for an additional 30 days, with humanitarian and cargo exceptions. No update as to whether borders have been open https://web.archive.org/web/20200608195530/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20200529,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As part of strategic initiatives to halt the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government of Somalia set up a toll-free call centre with the support of the United Nations and others The Somali authorities have ramped up a national public information campaign on COVID-19, using both traditional and new ways of reaching the public. This includes using radio, billboards and outdoor posters to alert and inform citizens about coronavirus symptoms and preventive measures and guidelines, as well as social media platforms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608200330/https://unsom.unmissions.org/somalia-and-covid-19-%E2%80%93-impact-and-response" Somalia,SOM,20200529,H2: Testing policy,1,,"no information on testing policy either in speeches, news reports or situation updates. following previous coding since no updates found" Somalia,SOM,20200529,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"no information on contact tracing either in speeches, news reports or situation updates" Somalia,SOM,20200611,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"According to the IMF policy tracker: ""In early March, the authorities have established a COVID-19 response coordination committee led by the Prime Minister and, in coordination with the WHO and the UN, the Ministry of Health has taken measures to contain the spread of the outbreak and to strengthen health systems"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622153730/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Somalia,SOM,20200623,C1: School closing,3,0,"Somaliland lifted all Covid-related restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701173205/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/somaliland-lifts-all-covid-19-restrictions/1887662" Somalia,SOM,20200623,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Somaliland lifted all Covid-related restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701173205/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/somaliland-lifts-all-covid-19-restrictions/1887662" Somalia,SOM,20200623,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Large gatherings are prohibited, with the exception of Somaliland. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701174429/http://french.peopledaily.com.cn/Afrique/n3/2020/0602/c96852-9696631.html" Somalia,SOM,20200623,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Somaliland lifted all Covid-related restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701173205/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/somaliland-lifts-all-covid-19-restrictions/1887662" Somalia,SOM,20200623,C8: International travel controls,4,,"With the exception of Somaliland. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701173410/https://www.busiweek.com/somaliland-lifts-covid-19-restrictions-and-opens-airspace-and-sea-routes/" Somalia,SOM,20200701,C1: School closing,3,0,"According to Unesco, schools remain closed, however it is also now the period of summer break so children wouldn't be in school anyway. (Source 1) The Galmudug State Ministry of Education also gave a directive to open primary schools for grade eight students from 15 June and the commencement of examinations on 11 July, providing guidance on spacing of sitting arrangements, handwashing protocols, the role of the COVID-19 committee and other related measures. (Source 2) Source 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200709134648/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse Source 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200624000903/https://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/somalia-covid-19-impact-update-no-9-22-june-2020" Somalia,SOM,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Somalia businesses were not required to close, but many have been heavily impacted by the loss of customers. While some businesses have found ways to keep going during the COVID-19 response, others are having a harder time. Authorities have urged people to stay home to halt the spread of COVID-19 and this has had a knock-on effect on Somalia’s hospitality sector. Shown here, a popular restaurant in Mogadishu, usually brimming with happy customers, is now quiet and empty. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/somalia-braces-covid-19" Somalia,SOM,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Information is limited, but as of July 9th I could not find any evidence that there are specific government orders in place to cancel public events. On June 28th, there was a large political rally in Mogadishu. Local sources indicate that a large political rally is taking place in Mogadishu on Sunday, June 28, in celebration of the Lower House of parliament giving Banadir 13 seats in the Upper House in the next election. Imagery on social media outlets show hundreds of people gathered in the streets to participate in the rally. Overland disruptions are anticipated in the capital in the near term. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709143135/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/354956/somalia-large-political-rally-in-mogadishu-june-28" Somalia,SOM,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Information is limited, but as of July 9th I could not find any evidence that there are specific government orders in place to limit public gatherings. On June 28th, there was a large political rally in Mogadishu. Local sources indicate that a large political rally is taking place in Mogadishu on Sunday, June 28, in celebration of the Lower House of parliament giving Banadir 13 seats in the Upper House in the next election. Imagery on social media outlets show hundreds of people gathered in the streets to participate in the rally. Overland disruptions are anticipated in the capital in the near term. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709143135/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/354956/somalia-large-political-rally-in-mogadishu-june-28" Somalia,SOM,20200701,C5: Close public transport,0,,"I was not able to find any sources that implied that public transport bans were in effect. " Somalia,SOM,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Could not find any current measures in place. This article details the difficulty of Somalians staying at home when many need to work to feed their families. A large part of the population lives in close quarters, while millions reside in decrepit settlements for internally displaced people without money to buy soap or access to regular running water. At the same time, staying at home is not a practical option for most informal workers who need to leave their homes daily to earn money and put food on the table. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709140051/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/somalia-struggles-coronavirus-infections-undetected-200428193056599.html" Somalia,SOM,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,," Local cargo and passenger flights have resumed in Somalia after months of closure precipitated by the global coronavirus pandemic. Ahmed Moalim Hassan of the Civil Aviation Authority, who made remarks at a ceremony to mark the lifting of the local flight restrictions held at the Aden Adde Airport, said they were ready to ensure safety as the coronavirus continues to pose a threat. A cabinet meeting held last week approved a decision to resume local flights, with the condition that airlines should ensure health measures are observed. Flights were suspended in March as the country struggled to deal with a rapidly spreading global pandemic. The infection rate has in recent weeks gone down, but experts warn the virus could easily surge again if health restrictions are lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709141014/https://www.somaliaffairs.com/news/somalia-resumes-local-flights-as-coronavirus-infections-slow-down/" Somalia,SOM,20200701,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Although domestic flights are now allowed, It remains unclear however when authorities will reopen the country’s airspace to international flights. All land borders remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709142610/https://www.somaliland.com/travel/domestic-flights-resume-in-somalia-after-three-months-restriction/" Somalia,SOM,20200701,E1: Income support,0,,"No evidence of any income support. " Somalia,SOM,20200701,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Since around March 19th, the Somalia Ministry of Health has been posting Coronoavirus updates and health guidelines to citizens. Due to the rampant poverty in the country, many citizens are not able to follow the guidelines and have to work. https://twitter.com/MoH_Somalia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The MOH also has a dedicated COVID page on its website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200530204910/https://moh.gov.so/en/" Somalia,SOM,20200701,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The country suffers from a limited supply of tests and a poor distribution infrastructure. By July 7, Somalia had more than 3,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and close to 100 deaths. ""The problem is that we don't know the real numbers,"" Rached said. ""The country is divided,"" and testing is not happening in all regions, she said, noting that in al-Shabab-controlled areas ""tests are impossible."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200709144726/https://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2020/corruption-in-somalia-complicates-aid-during-pandemic.cfm" Somalia,SOM,20200710,C1: School closing,3,0,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200719020155/https://www.savethechildren.net/blog/covid-19-school-closures-put-decades-gains-somali-children-risk https://web.archive.org/web/20200719020237/https://reliefweb.int/report/world/save-our-education " Somalia,SOM,20200710,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. In addition to previous measures, the Somalia Ministry of Health created a COVID-19 WhatsApp account to disseminate country information: +252.613600700 https://web.archive.org/web/20200719020309/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20200720,C1: School closing,3,0,"No new policies." Somalia,SOM,20200720,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No updates. " Somalia,SOM,20200720,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued coordinated public health campaign. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727130010/https://moh.gov.so/en/" Somalia,SOM,20200728,C1: School closing,3,0,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200810102217/https://www.savethechildren.net/blog/covid-19-school-closures-put-decades-gains-somali-children-risk" Somalia,SOM,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No update." Somalia,SOM,20200728,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy found" Somalia,SOM,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy talking about the maximum number of people in a gathering" Somalia,SOM,20200728,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update." Somalia,SOM,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new update." Somalia,SOM,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy found" Somalia,SOM,20200728,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200810104751/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/somalia/entry-requirements" Somalia,SOM,20200728,E1: Income support,0,,"Can't find any policy in place" Somalia,SOM,20200728,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,," Effective April 15, they introduced a three-month tax holiday on some specific basic commodities (including rice), reduced consumption tax on some additional basic goods by 50 percent and lifted restrictions on imports of rice from Vietnam. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200810110159/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Somalia,SOM,20200728,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200810110159/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Somalia,SOM,20200728,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200810110159/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Somalia,SOM,20200728,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy" Somalia,SOM,20200803,C8: International travel controls,1,," The Somali government announced that international flights would resume as of Monday, August 3. ""Somalia resumed international flights to and from the Horn of African nation on Monday after four months of disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The immigration department cautioned that strict health measures must be adhered to as the country reopens its airspace for international flights. The department said passengers will acquire COVID-19 clearance certificates within three days before travel, noting that all immigration services will restart at all entry points."" Screening procedures are in place at airports and other points of entry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820091142/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365406/somalia-international-flights-to-resume-august-3-update-4 https://web.archive.org/web/20200820091140/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/08/03/somalia-resumes-international-flights-after-four-month-suspension/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200820090920/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200820091352/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/somalia/entry-requirements" Somalia,SOM,20200813,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""“The numbers that have been reported officially are very few,” said Abdikadir Ore Ahmed. This is partly because the governments don’t have the capacity to conduct wide-scale testing and also, for many Somali’s, there is no point in getting a COVID-19 test."" ""Across Somalia and Somaliland, health systems are weak and some areas are inaccessible due to conflict. Because of this, widespread contact tracing is not happening and health facilities often don’t have emergency specialists or the right equipment to handle severe COVID-19 cases. Across Somalia and Somaliland, there are eight polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, testing labs, six testing centers using GeneXpert machines and only 24 intensive care unit beds for critical cases of COVID-19, according to an email from the World Health Organization."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200820091623/https://www.devex.com/news/stigma-and-weak-systems-hamper-the-somali-covid-19-response-97895" Somalia,SOM,20200813,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"""Across Somalia and Somaliland, health systems are weak and some areas are inaccessible due to conflict. Because of this, widespread contact tracing is not happening and health facilities often don’t have emergency specialists or the right equipment to handle severe COVID-19 cases."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200820091623/https://www.devex.com/news/stigma-and-weak-systems-hamper-the-somali-covid-19-response-97895" Somalia,SOM,20200815,C1: School closing,1,1,"""The Somali government said it will reopen primary and secondary schools on Saturday [15th August], four months after closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Education Minister Godah Barre said on Wednesday the government has put in place the necessary preventive measures to ensure smooth learning resumes across the Horn of Africa nation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200820085520/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/12/c_139285948.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200820085808/https://hornobserver.com/articles/553/Somalia-to-re-open-schools-next-week-ending-months-of-restrictions" Somalia,SOM,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the IMF website, Domestic and international flights have resumed on July 5 and August 3, respectively. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829182151/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Somalia,SOM,20200821,C8: International travel controls,1,,"According to the IMF website, Domestic and international flights have resumed on July 5 and August 3, respectively. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829182151/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 According to the US embassy website, Somali authorities have established a quarantine unit at Aden Adde International Airport (AAIA) in Mogadishu to isolate passengers who demonstrate symptoms of coronavirus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829182419/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"According to the US embassy website, Somali authorities have established a quarantine unit at Aden Adde International Airport (AAIA) in Mogadishu to isolate passengers who demonstrate symptoms of coronavirus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829182419/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Somalia,SOM,20200821,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"According to the Mask4all dataset, there is no law requiring mask covering in Somalia, however, The Education Minister, Abdullahi Godah Barre announced that all students returning to schools will be required to wear face masks and maintain social distancing among other measures in accordance with the ministry's health guidelines. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829180727/https://hornobserver.com/articles/553/Somalia-to-re-open-schools-next-week-ending-months-of-restrictions http://web.archive.org/web/20200829182843/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Somalia,SOM,20200830,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change identified. ""The Somali government said it will reopen primary and secondary schools on Saturday [15th August], four months after closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Education Minister Godah Barre said on Wednesday the government has put in place the necessary preventive measures to ensure smooth learning resumes across the Horn of Africa nation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200820085520/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/12/c_139285948.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200820085808/https://hornobserver.com/articles/553/Somalia-to-re-open-schools-next-week-ending-months-of-restrictions" Somalia,SOM,20200830,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No information on any new measures" Somalia,SOM,20200830,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Note: No information on any new or specific measures" Somalia,SOM,20200830,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Although restriction have been lifted in Somaliland, measures remain in place in parts of Somalia, including Mogadishu. These include a curfew in place from 8am - 5am. See: https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive not working, accessed 10th September 2020)" Somalia,SOM,20200830,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Screening is under the guidance of UN and World Health Organization representatives in Mogadishu; Egal International Airport (Hargeisa) has put in place additional measures to screen passengers arriving into Hargeisa by air, including temperature check. There are also quarantine measures: Somali authorities have established a quarantine unit at Aden Adde International Airport (AAIA) in Mogadishu to isolate passengers who demonstrate symptoms of coronavirus. COVID-19 tests have been required for incoming passengers and they will need to self-isolate for 14 days after arrival in Somalia. If arriving into Somaliland by air, then passengers will not need to quarantine if they have evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 96 hours (4 days) of arrival. See: https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive not working, accessed 10th September 2020)" Somalia,SOM,20200830,E1: Income support,0,,"No measures yet. " Somalia,SOM,20200830,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"The three-month tax holiday that started on April 15th would have ended by July 15th. This perhaps should be coded 0 since July. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive not available, accessed 10th September 2020)" Somalia,SOM,20200830,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Somalia Ministry of Health still has the COVID-19 WhatsApp account to disseminate country information" Somalia,SOM,20200911,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools open but subject to COVID-19 hygiene and safety protocols. ""Schools and learning institutions across Somalia were closed in March 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak but were allowed to reopen in August. FCA has worked with sensitising teachers and school administrations in line with the government’s Covid-19 guidelines to support the safe reopening of schools, says Aburas Farah, FCA’s Senior Education Advisor. “We have encouraged everyone in the school and the community to practice preventive behaviours and enforce hygiene and social distancing in ways that are appropriate for learners, teachers, and staff”, Farah says."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201207093021/https://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/hard-reach-areas-benefit-eu-humanitarian-aid-funded-quality-education-schools-reopen" Somalia,SOM,20200911,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy found" Somalia,SOM,20200911,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy found" Somalia,SOM,20200911,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy found" Somalia,SOM,20200911,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923210240/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20200911,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? Yes On April 15, the Federal Government of Somalia imposed a nighttime curfew from 8pm to 5am. And it is still valid. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923210240/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20200911,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? Yes On April 15, the Federal Government of Somalia imposed a nighttime curfew from 8pm to 5am. And it is still valid. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923210240/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20200911,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923205048/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/somalia/entry-requirements" Somalia,SOM,20200911,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy found to be in place" Somalia,SOM,20200911,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy found to be in place" Somalia,SOM,20200911,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Somalia Ministry of Health created a COVID-19 WhatsApp account to disseminate country information: +252.613600700. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923210240/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20200911,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update" Somalia,SOM,20200911,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new update" Somalia,SOM,20200911,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"According to the Mask4all dataset, there is no law requiring mask covering in Somalia, however, The Education Minister, Abdullahi Godah Barre announced that all students returning to schools will be required to wear face masks and maintain social distancing among other measures in accordance with the ministry's health guidelines. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829180727/https://hornobserver.com/articles/553/Somalia-to-re-open-schools-next-week-ending-months-of-restrictions http://web.archive.org/web/20200829182843/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Somalia,SOM,20200921,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools open but subject to COVID-19 hygiene and safety protocols. ""Schools and learning institutions across Somalia were closed in March 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak but were allowed to reopen in August. FCA has worked with sensitising teachers and school administrations in line with the government’s Covid-19 guidelines to support the safe reopening of schools, says Aburas Farah, FCA’s Senior Education Advisor. “We have encouraged everyone in the school and the community to practice preventive behaviours and enforce hygiene and social distancing in ways that are appropriate for learners, teachers, and staff”, Farah says."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201207093021/https://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/hard-reach-areas-benefit-eu-humanitarian-aid-funded-quality-education-schools-reopen ""More classrooms were created to allow greater spacing in an effort to limit the spread of the virus, which has resulted in teachers working at least two shifts a day."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201207093204/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/somali-schools-reassure-students-health-safety-learning-resumes" Somalia,SOM,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As of 25 September: ""An indefinite curfew 2000-0500 remains in effect in Mogadishu. Essential service providers, such as medical personnel, health workers, and food distributors, are exempt. Restrictions on public transport and inter-state movements remain in place. Hotels, restaurants, bars, and businesses are open but subject to strict hygiene and social distancing measures. Previously imposed restrictions, such as the closure of all schools, religious institutions, nonessential businesses, and social gatherings, remain in place."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201025163644/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-somalia-maintains-restrictions-due-disease-activity" Somalia,SOM,20200925,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/somalia/entry-requirements Curfew in place at night in Mogadishu " Somalia,SOM,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/somalia/entry-requirements Curfew in place " Somalia,SOM,20200925,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/somalia/entry-requirements Screening on arrival – Somalia A negative COVID-19 negative test, taken no more than 96 hours before travel, is required for entry into Somalia. Screening on departure – Somalia A negative COVID-19 test, taken no more than 72 hours before travel, is required for exit from Somalia. Screening on arrival - Somaliland A negative COVID-19 test, taken no more than 96 hours before travel, is required for entry into Somaliland. If you do not have this evidence on arrival, then you may have to spend 14 days in quarantine at your own expense in a government approved facility. Egal International Airport has put in place additional measures to screen passengers arriving into Hargeisa by air, including temperature checks. Those people displaying symptoms linked to the virus may be transferred to a nearby isolation facility while further tests are carried out. Land borders Restrictions remain in place in neighbouring countries, including land border closures and quarantine measures. You should check before travelling to the borders of Ethiopia, Djibouti or Kenya." Somalia,SOM,20200925,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://moh.gov.so/en/ Covid information hub in Whats app " Somalia,SOM,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""The impact of COVID-19 in Somalia is wide-ranging, including on the way people work in some industries. To contain the virus’ spread, some organizations and companies have adopted various workplace social distancing measures or issued work-from-home directives to their employees."" https://archive.fo/8pZnm" Somalia,SOM,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Public places and services The Somali authorities at national and local level (excluding Somaliland) have put in place a range of measures to control the spread of COVID-19. In Mogadishu, these include a night-time curfew, as well as measures relating to public gatherings, schools and mosques. Restrictions introduced in Somaliland in relation to COVID-19 have now been lifted. You should monitor local media for further updates and follow the advice of the local authorities."" https://archive.fo/47K4y" Somalia,SOM,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No information on public transport. ""An indefinite curfew 2000-0500 remains in effect in Mogadishu. Essential service providers, such as medical personnel, health workers, and food distributors, are exempt. Restrictions on public transport and inter-state movements remain in place. Hotels, restaurants, bars, and businesses are open but subject to strict hygiene and social distancing measures. Previously imposed restrictions, such as the closure of all schools, religious institutions, nonessential businesses, and social gatherings, remain in place."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201025163644/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-somalia-maintains-restrictions-due-disease-activity" Somalia,SOM,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Public places and services The Somali authorities at national and local level (excluding Somaliland) have put in place a range of measures to control the spread of COVID-19. In Mogadishu, these include a night-time curfew, as well as measures relating to public gatherings, schools and mosques. ""Restrictions introduced in Somaliland in relation to COVID-19 have now been lifted. You should monitor local media for further updates and follow the advice of the local authorities."" https://archive.fo/47K4y" Somalia,SOM,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Public places and services The Somali authorities at national and local level (excluding Somaliland) have put in place a range of measures to control the spread of COVID-19. In Mogadishu, these include a night-time curfew, as well as measures relating to public gatherings, schools and mosques. ""Restrictions introduced in Somaliland in relation to COVID-19 have now been lifted. You should monitor local media for further updates and follow the advice of the local authorities."" https://archive.fo/47K4y" Somalia,SOM,20201009,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening on arrival – Somalia A negative COVID-19 negative test, taken no more than 96 hours before travel, is required for entry into Somalia. Screening on departure – Somalia A negative COVID-19 test, taken no more than 72 hours before travel, is required for exit from Somalia. Screening on arrival - Somaliland A negative COVID-19 test, taken no more than 96 hours before travel, is required for entry into Somaliland. If you do not have this evidence on arrival, then you may have to spend 14 days in quarantine at your own expense in a government approved facility. Egal International Airport has put in place additional measures to screen passengers arriving into Hargeisa by air, including temperature checks. Those people displaying symptoms linked to the virus may be transferred to a nearby isolation facility while further tests are carried out. Land borders Restrictions remain in place in neighbouring countries, including land border closures and quarantine measures. You should check before travelling to the borders of Ethiopia, Djibouti or Kenya. https://archive.fo/iultK" Somalia,SOM,20201009,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy in place." Somalia,SOM,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy in place." Somalia,SOM,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"There's a COVID-19 Whatsapp Hub, an initiative by the government. However, a coordinated public campaign has not been observed. Information on the government website is not updated regularly. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://moh.gov.so/en/" Somalia,SOM,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Since then the WHO country office has shipped over 150 samples collected from different parts of the country to KEMRI and many of them have tested positive. Considering that the country would need to build its testing capacity rapidly for COVID-19 and decentralize laboratory testing in order to rapidly isolate and treat cases while tracking close contacts in line with WHO’s strategy to “Test, track and treat” for detecting and preventing community transmission, 3 laboratories with molecular testing facility were rapidly established by WHO in April with the financial support from the Italian Development Cooperation. These laboratories were established in Mogadishu, Garowe and Hargeisa."" https://archive.fo/U23qj" Somalia,SOM,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""Since then the WHO country office has shipped over 150 samples collected from different parts of the country to KEMRI and many of them have tested positive. Considering that the country would need to build its testing capacity rapidly for COVID-19 and decentralize laboratory testing in order to rapidly isolate and treat cases while tracking close contacts in line with WHO’s strategy to “Test, track and treat” for detecting and preventing community transmission, 3 laboratories with molecular testing facility were rapidly established by WHO in April with the financial support from the Italian Development Cooperation. These laboratories were established in Mogadishu, Garowe and Hargeisa."" https://archive.fo/U23qj" Somalia,SOM,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of October 16th, 2020, there are no restrictions on internal movement between cities or states: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112205511/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20201101,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"It appears that there is no national guidance on mandatory mask wearing, but that masks are required under public health guidance in some public places like schools: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113105214/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19_Oct_2020.pdf" Somalia,SOM,20201102,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201103005854/https://moh.gov.so/en/covid19/" Somalia,SOM,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"no changes in policy ""The impact of COVID-19 in Somalia is wide-ranging, including on the way people work in some industries. To contain the virus’ spread, some organizations and companies have adopted various workplace social distancing measures or issued work-from-home directives to their employees."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201107150711/https://www.un.org/ru/node/79362" Somalia,SOM,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"couldn't find info on change of policy" Somalia,SOM,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"couldn't find info on change of policy" Somalia,SOM,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"couldn't find info on change of policy" Somalia,SOM,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"couldn't find info on change of policy" Somalia,SOM,20201103,C8: International travel controls,1,,"couldn't find info on change of policy" Somalia,SOM,20201103,E1: Income support,0,,"couldn't find info on change of policy" Somalia,SOM,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"couldn't find info on change of policy" Somalia,SOM,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"couldn't find info on change of policy" Somalia,SOM,20201103,H2: Testing policy,2,,"couldn't find info on change of policy" Somalia,SOM,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"couldn't find info on change of policy" Somalia,SOM,20201108,C1: School closing,1,1,"Recent reporting confirms school have reopened with public health guidelines in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112202012/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19_Oct_2020.pdf" Somalia,SOM,20201108,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"As of October 26, ""most business operations"" have resumed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112204135/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/somalia-travel-advisory.html" Somalia,SOM,20201108,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No evidence of further change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112203024/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/somalia/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201112204436/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-somalia-maintains-restrictions-due-disease-activity" Somalia,SOM,20201108,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No evidence of further change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112204436/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-somalia-maintains-restrictions-due-disease-activity" Somalia,SOM,20201108,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US Embassy for Somalia, public transit continues to operate: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112205511/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20201108,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"While formal stay at home requirements (like the nightly curfew) have been lifted, stay-at-home measures remain part of the government's recommendations. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112205511/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201112204436/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-somalia-maintains-restrictions-due-disease-activity" Somalia,SOM,20201108,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All international arrivals are screened for COVID symptoms. Those without a negative COVID test from the last 96 hours must undertake a 14 day quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112205511/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20201108,E1: Income support,0,,"While Cash Based Transfers have been reported in Somalia, all funding appears to come from aid organizations: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112211532/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19_Oct_2020.pdf A World Bank report does, however, report that ""authorities expanded the safety net programs to cushion the poor and most vulnerable households"" (October 28th). No further information on such safety net programs could be located, besides the article below - which also describes World Bank funding: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112212306/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004200637.html" Somalia,SOM,20201108,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy identified." Somalia,SOM,20201108,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public health campaign includes website updates, a twitter feed, and a WhatsApp chat bot with up-to-date COVID information. It is unclear when this campaign was put in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113104455/https://moh.gov.so/en/ Other reports describe: ""The Somali authorities have ramped up a national public information campaign on COVID-19, using both traditional and new ways of reaching the public. This includes using radio, billboards and outdoor posters to alert and inform citizens about coronavirus symptoms and preventive measures and guidelines, as well as social media platforms."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201107150711/https://www.un.org/ru/node/79362 https://web.archive.org/web/20201113105214/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19_Oct_2020.pdf" Somalia,SOM,20201108,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Widespread symptomatic testing continues to be available: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113105214/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19_Oct_2020.pdf ""Over 20,156 tests were carried out to date, and the testing capacity has improved in terms of geographic coverage though remains weak with gaps in coverage."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201113105839/https://www.unicef.org/somalia/reports/covid-19-situation-reports" Somalia,SOM,20201108,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"In October, 8915 close contacts were identified through contact tracing, suggesting a system in place that is perhaps not fully comprehensive due to gaps in geographical coverage. This is compared to 4229 cases identified during that time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113105214/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19_Oct_2020.pdf" Somalia,SOM,20201114,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change identified: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112204135/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/somalia-travel-advisory.html" Somalia,SOM,20201114,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No evidence of further change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112203024/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/somalia/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201112204436/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-somalia-maintains-restrictions-due-disease-activity" Somalia,SOM,20201114,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No evidence of further change in policy. It appears that all private gatherings remain banned, with no media updates to suggest otherwise. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112204436/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-somalia-maintains-restrictions-due-disease-activity" Somalia,SOM,20201114,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US Embassy for Somalia, public transit continues to operate: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112205511/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20201114,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"According to the US Embassy for Somalia, public transit continues to operate: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112205511/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20201114,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of October 16th, 2020, there are no restrictions on internal movement between cities or states: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112205511/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20201114,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All international arrivals are screened for COVID symptoms. Those without a negative COVID test from the last 96 hours must undertake a 14 day quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112205511/https://so.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Somalia,SOM,20201114,E1: Income support,0,,"No evidence of change in policy identified. " Somalia,SOM,20201114,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No evidence of change in policy identified." Somalia,SOM,20201114,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public health campaign includes website updates, a twitter feed, and a WhatsApp chat bot with up-to-date COVID information. It is unclear when this campaign was put in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113104455/https://moh.gov.so/en/ Other reports describe: ""The Somali authorities have ramped up a national public information campaign on COVID-19, using both traditional and new ways of reaching the public. This includes using radio, billboards and outdoor posters to alert and inform citizens about coronavirus symptoms and preventive measures and guidelines, as well as social media platforms."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201107150711/https://www.un.org/ru/node/79362 https://web.archive.org/web/20201113105214/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19_Oct_2020.pdf" Somalia,SOM,20201114,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Widespread symptomatic testing continues to be available: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113105214/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19_Oct_2020.pdf ""Over 20,156 tests were carried out to date, and the testing capacity has improved in terms of geographic coverage though remains weak with gaps in coverage."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201113105839/https://www.unicef.org/somalia/reports/covid-19-situation-reports" Somalia,SOM,20201114,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No identified change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201113105214/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19_Oct_2020.pdf" Somalia,SOM,20201114,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"It still appears that there is no national guidance on mandatory mask wearing, but that masks are required under public health guidance in some public places like schools: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113105214/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19_Oct_2020.pdf" Somalia,SOM,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy changes identified based on a review of up-to-date searches. " Somalia,SOM,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy changes identified based on a review of up-to-date searches. " Somalia,SOM,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy changes identified based on a review of up-to-date searches. " Somalia,SOM,20201122,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes identified based on a review of up-to-date searches. " Somalia,SOM,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy changes identified based on a review of up-to-date searches. " Somalia,SOM,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy changes identified based on a review of up-to-date searches. " Somalia,SOM,20201122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy changes identified based on a review of up-to-date searches. " Somalia,SOM,20201122,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy changes identified based on a review of up-to-date searches. " Somalia,SOM,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy changes identified based on a review of up-to-date searches. " Somalia,SOM,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Updated information on large-scale, coordinated public health campaigns which continue from previous measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128132752/https://www.unicef.org/media/87811/file/Somalia-COVID19-SitRep-November-2020.pdf" Somalia,SOM,20201122,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change identified. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128132752/https://www.unicef.org/media/87811/file/Somalia-COVID19-SitRep-November-2020.pdf" Somalia,SOM,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"This continues to include schools and healthcare facilities: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128132752/https://www.unicef.org/media/87811/file/Somalia-COVID19-SitRep-November-2020.pdf" Somalia,SOM,20201129,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Somalia,SOM,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy change identified following a review of previously used sources and a recent web search." Serbia,SRB,20200122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Health Minister Loncar notes that Belgrade airport has a state-of-the-art thermal imaging camera, which detects body temperature for everyone who enters the airport, and if one is found to have an elevated temperature, that person is quarantined and then transferred to the Infectious Disease Clinic, where he/she is further monitored. Entries from China are monitored especially. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407230430/https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/vest/344638/loncar-imamo-reagense-koji-utvrdjuju-prisustvo-novog-virusa.php " Serbia,SRB,20200124,H2: Testing policy,0,,"Immediately upon calling this number, emergency medical teams equipped with protective equipment will assist and transport a person who has previously visited the area affected by the coronary virus to the Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases where observation and complete diagnostics will be performed as well as further treatment if is required. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407222143/https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/vest/344743/uveden-broj-za-medicinsku-pomoc-gradjanima-koji-dolaze-iz-podrucja-zahvacenih-korona-virusom.php" Serbia,SRB,20200201,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Loncar said Serbia was constantly in touch with the Chinese embassy and agencies and was monitoring the circulation of ""potentially suspicious people"".""We take them at the border, follow them all the time while they are in Serbia, we send them out of Serbia. It is a huge deal,"" the health minister stressed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407222507/https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/vest/345081/srbija-spremna-za-koronavirusangazovani-svi-resursi.php" Serbia,SRB,20200225,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government launches Coronavirus website: https://covid19.rs/" Serbia,SRB,20200227,H2: Testing policy,1,,"25 persons were tested who met the criteria for potential SARS-CoV-2 infection (stay in the area of ??intense virus transmission and the presence of symptoms of respiratory tract infection). https://web.archive.org/web/20200407231657/https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/vest/345892/informacije-o-novom-korona-virusu.php" Serbia,SRB,20200306,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Vucic's message to the public: No reason for panic; https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=06&nav_id=108075" Serbia,SRB,20200306,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Predrag Kon (head of the Infectious Diseases Unit of the City Institute of Public Health and government spokesperson on epidemiology): ""some parts of the health care system will be severely burdened simply because it is necessary to trace all those contacts. In this case, fortunately, because of his self-isolation and his independent decision to quarantine, we do not have such a huge number [of cases]"" -> This indicates the presence of comprehensive contact tracing for the first contact. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407232501/https://balkaninsight.com/2020/03/06/serbia-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus/" Serbia,SRB,20200309,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Mayor: no reasons to ban gatherings in Belgrade: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=09&nav_id=108083" Serbia,SRB,20200310,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Serbian Ministry of Health issues guideline on what they consider a potential Corona patient. Either Patient with symptoms of severe acute respiratory illness (fever, cough, general condition requiring hospital treatment) AND information about travel or stay in the area of ??intense transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus for up to 14 days before the onset of symptom OR Patients with any acute respiratory disease with at least one of the following criteria up to 14 days before the onset of symptoms: -close contact with a confirmed or probable case of infection with the new corona virus, or work at or visit a healthcare facility that treats patients with confirmed or probable acute respiratory disease caused by the new SARS-CoV-2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407225119/https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/vest/346428/algoritamstandardna-operativna-procedura.php " Serbia,SRB,20200311,C1: School closing,0,,"On March 11, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic began addressing the public about the coronavirus from the Serbian Presidency: We're not closing schools yet. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024161011/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=11&nav_id=108099" Serbia,SRB,20200311,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Government bans indoor gatherings which involve more than 100 people. https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=11&nav_id=108099" Serbia,SRB,20200311,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to a press statement of the government of Serbia, foreign nationals coming from areas with intense coronavirus outbreak, namely from Italy, certain provinces of China, from South Korea, Iran and parts of Switzerland, will be temporarily banned from entering our country. Link: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=10&nav_id=108091" Serbia,SRB,20200311,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Link to the official website: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%bd%d1%87%d0%b0%d1%80-%d1%81%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b5-%d1%81%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%80%d1%83%d0%ba%d0%b5-%d0%bd%d0%b5%d0%bc%d0%b0/" Serbia,SRB,20200312,C1: School closing,0,,"At this moment, there is no need to close schools and kindergartens, thus suspending classes in Belgrade, Mayor Zoran Radojicic said this morning. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024164956/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=12&nav_id=108107" Serbia,SRB,20200313,C1: School closing,0,,"On March 13, Government reached decision: Schools won't be closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024163838/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=13&nav_id=108115" Serbia,SRB,20200315,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Self-isolation recommended for all citizens: no gathering, no visits, no leaving the house without urgent need.; https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=16&nav_id=108123" Serbia,SRB,20200315,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Citizens: self-isolation - no gathering, no visits, no leaving the house without urgent need. Exceptions: when going to shops and pharmacies, for walking pets, throwing trash. Recommendation for persons over 70 years of age not to go out at all, and for them, all the necessary activities should be performed by younger family members. https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=16&nav_id=108123" Serbia,SRB,20200315,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Cancellation of night traffic and reduction of daily public transport. https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=16&nav_id=108123" Serbia,SRB,20200315,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Citizens: self-isolation - no gathering, no visits, no leaving the house without urgent need. Exceptions: when going to shops and pharmacies, for walking pets, throwing trash. Recommendation for persons over 70 years of age not to go out at all, and for them, all the necessary activities should be performed by younger family members. https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=16&nav_id=108123" Serbia,SRB,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has declared a state of emergency in Serbia. As of Monday [16 March 2020], all pre-school institutions, schools and the faculties will be closed until the end of the school year [20 June 2020]. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024170556/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=15&nav_id=108121" Serbia,SRB,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Government recommends that employers organize the work process so that everyone who can do it from home can stay at home. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407145737/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=16&nav_id=108123" Serbia,SRB,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,," Serbia has banned entrance to all foreigners, except diplomats, people with residence permits, and Chinese citizens. Resource: https://balkaninsight.com/2020/03/16/serbia-imposes-state-of-emergency-pleads-for-chinas-help/" Serbia,SRB,20200317,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government launches news website: https://www.nineoclock.ro/2020/03/17/government-announces-launch-of-covid-19-official-news-online-platform/" Serbia,SRB,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"From 20:00 to 05:00, a nationwide curfew has been put in place, except for those working nightshifts. Furthermore, all persons over 65 in urban areas and over 70 in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants are forbidden from leaving their homes: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416231431/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-serbia/serbia-imposes-night-curfew-orders-elderly-indoors-idUSKBN2143XR" Serbia,SRB,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"From 20:00 to 05:00, a nationwide curfew has been put in place, except for those working nightshifts. Furthermore, all persons over 65 in urban areas and over 70 in towns with less than 5000 inhabitants are forbidden from leaving their homes: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416231431/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-serbia/serbia-imposes-night-curfew-orders-elderly-indoors-idUSKBN2143XR" Serbia,SRB,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All facilities and outlets within shopping malls except supermarkets, grocery stores and pharmacies shall be closed. There is no closing of catering establishments, but it is forbidden for caterers to carry on their business by consuming purchased food and drink in the facility or in the garden of the catering facility. Link: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5-%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b5-%d1%83-%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%b2-%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%80%d1%83%d1%81%d0%b0-covid-1/" Serbia,SRB,20200321,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Not more than 5 people. Link to official statement: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5-%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b5-%d1%83-%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%b2-%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%80%d1%83%d1%81%d0%b0-covid-1/" Serbia,SRB,20200321,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"City transport on the territory of the Republic of Serbia is suspended. This decision comes into force tonight, from 8 pm and does not apply to taxi transport, passenger vehicles (own transport) and transport for employees. Note, whilst archived this link uses non-English characters http://web.archive.org/web/20200508144704/https://covid19.rs/%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5-%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5-%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B5-%D1%83-%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%B8-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2-%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%80%D1%83%D1%81%D0%B0-covid-1/" Serbia,SRB,20200322,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The curfew has been prolonged from previous 9 hours to 12 hours. People ordered to stay at home from (17:00h) to (05:00h): https://web.archive.org/web/20200416231859/https://www.021.rs/story/Info/Srbija/237335/Produzava-se-policijski-cas-zabrana-kretanja-od-17h-do-5-ujutru.html" Serbia,SRB,20200327,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""We test all those who have symptoms, those who have been in direct contact with the infected corona virus or come from areas that are the focal point of Covid-19"" - Director of the Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases Goran Stevanovic. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417005023/https://covid19.rs/%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b2%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%9b-%d1%98%d0%b0%d1%81%d0%bd%d0%b8-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b8%d1%98%d1%83%d0%bc%d0%b8-%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82/" Serbia,SRB,20200328,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Link to the official website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200604222809/https://covid19.rs/%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%bd%d1%87%d0%b0%d1%80-%d1%81%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b5-%d1%81%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%80%d1%83%d0%ba%d0%b5-%d0%bd%d0%b5%d0%bc%d0%b0/" Serbia,SRB,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Serbian government has decided to extend all self-isolation measures from 14 to 28 days and to impose a ban on movement on weekends from 3pm. In addition, the Government decided to withdraw the decision on the allowed walk of pets for 20 minutes between 8pm and 9pm: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416232255/https://www.rts.rs/page/stories/sr/%D0%9A%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%80%D1%83%D1%81/story/3134/koronavirus-u-srbiji/3904997/vlada-produzena-samoizolacija-vikendom-policijski-cas-od-15-.html" Serbia,SRB,20200331,E1: Income support,1,0,"A full program of measures to help the Serbian economy affected by the effects of the coronavirus epidemic (worth 5.1 billion euros) presented by the Finance Minister Sinisa Mali. Measures include, in particular: - direct payments to enterprises, payment of minimum wage support for entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, i.e. subsidies of 50% of the minimum wage to large enterprises whose employees are sent on forced leave due to reduced business volume or complete suspension of work; - payment of direct assistance in the amount of 100 euros in dinars equivalent to all adult citizens of the Republic of Serbia. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430235601/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/business.php?yyyy=2020&mm=03&dd=31&nav_id=108229" Serbia,SRB,20200331,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Minister of Finance announced the deferral of payment of payroll taxes and contributions for all private companies during the state of emergency, and for a minimum of three months, deferral of payment of income tax for the second quarter of 2020 and exemption from VAT for all those who donate and deal with donations. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200501000306/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/152964/state-sets-aside-51b-to-mitigate-coronavirus-economic-blow.php" Serbia,SRB,20200401,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Not more than 5 people. Link to official statement: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5-%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b5-%d1%83-%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%b2-%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%80%d1%83%d1%81%d0%b0-covid-1/" Serbia,SRB,20200401,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport on the territory of the Republic of Serbia is suspended. The exemption from the ban on urban transport is possible only on the basis of a special permit. Link to the official statement: https://covid19.rs/%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b5-%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b5-%d1%83-%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%b2-%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%80%d1%83%d1%81%d0%b0-covid-1/" Serbia,SRB,20200402,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"President Aleksandar Vucic said that more than two people are banned from gathering. Link: https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=02&nav_id=108249 " Serbia,SRB,20200402,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official Covid-19 website re-launched by the government: https://covid19.rs/ " Serbia,SRB,20200404,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew on Saturday from 1 pm to 5 am on Monday. The ban does not apply to the pensioners who can go to the stores on Sunday from 4 am to 7 am. No more than two people can gather in one place: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417003420/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=02&nav_id=108249" Serbia,SRB,20200405,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Dr. Predrag Cohn said that there were testing the following priority groups: health care workers, people who had a temperature higher than 38 degrees and those who were in close contact with confirmed cases for up to 14 days before they were diagnosed. https://covid19.rs/%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bd-%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d1%81%d0%b5-%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%b5-%d1%81%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%b8-%d0%be%d0%b4-%d0%bd/ (Link not archivable) " Serbia,SRB,20200405,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In Serbia, people are tested for test indications, which have been expanded to detect those who do not have signs and symptoms of infection, but who are suspected to be potential reservoirs of infection or asymptomatic carriers: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417005916/https://covid19.rs/%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bd-%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d1%81%d0%b5-%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%b5-%d1%81%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%b8-%d0%be%d0%b4-%d0%bd/" Serbia,SRB,20200406,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Epidemiologist Predrag Kon said the number of corona-tested viruses is increasing day by day, adding that he expects that number to reach 1,500 daily this week: https://web.archive.org/web/20200414114209/https://covid19.rs/%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD-%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%98-%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%85-%D1%81%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD-%D1%81%D0%B2%D0%B5-%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%9B%D0%B8/" Serbia,SRB,20200410,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The measure adopted to combat the coronavirus pandemic is a total ban on movement from Friday at 5 pm to Monday at 5 am and the curfew applies to all citizens of Serbia. Citizens over the age of 65 can leave their homes on Friday from four to seven in the morning, to buy groceries at stores that will operate on Friday, at the same time, from four to seven in the morning: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417002927/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=09&nav_id=108293 " Serbia,SRB,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew announced for Easter weekend from 5 pm on Friday, April 17, to 5 am on Tuesday, April 21: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416232848/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=14&nav_id=108327" Serbia,SRB,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Lifting the state of emergency unlikely to happen prior to May 1""- Epidemiologist Branislav Tiodorovic: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=04&dd=22&nav_id=108365" Serbia,SRB,20200421,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Relaxation of closures Some of the stores and shops are reopened as of April 21, including car mechanics, tire shops, shoemakers, tailors, dry cleaners, and driving schools, as well as some retail stores such as bookstores, auto dealers, bicycle shops, stores selling technical goods and building materials. Most of the outdoor farmer’s markets have been reopened as of April 22. Reopening of the Indoor farmer’s markets is planned for April 27. https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200427,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Starting from 27 April, the work of green markets in closed space will be allowed, as well as the work of hairdresser’s shops, beauty parlours and fitness centres and gyms. This weekend’s curfew starts today at 18.00 and ends on Monday at 05.00. Persons over 65 will be allowed to go out for a half-an-hour walk today and on Sunday, in the time interval from 18.00 to 01.00, 600 metres from their place of residence the most. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/154989/additional-relaxation-of-covid-19-restrictive-measures-as-of-27-april.php" Serbia,SRB,20200430,C1: School closing,3,1,"The government had announced a policy on 30th April of gradual easing, , WHILE KINDERGARTENS WILL OPEN ON MAY11 https://web.archive.org/web/20200506120243/https://www.msn.com/en-xl/europe/top-stories/serbia-to-ease-lockdown-this-weekend-despite-health-warnings/ar-BB13s1ii" Serbia,SRB,20200430,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government had adopted a policy of gradual easing, under which restaurants and cafes open from next week, public transport in Belgrade resumes on May 8, while kindergartens will open on may11 link:https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.msn.com/en-xl/europe/top-stories/serbia-to-ease-lockdown-this-weekend-despite-health-warnings/ar-BB13s1ii" Serbia,SRB,20200430,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The government announced a policy on 30th April in which public transport will resume on 8th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506120243/https://www.msn.com/en-xl/europe/top-stories/serbia-to-ease-lockdown-this-weekend-despite-health-warnings/ar-BB13s1ii" Serbia,SRB,20200430,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"The government announced a policy of easing down lock slowly and step by step in coming days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506120243/https://www.msn.com/en-xl/europe/top-stories/serbia-to-ease-lockdown-this-weekend-despite-health-warnings/ar-BB13s1ii" Serbia,SRB,20200430,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""As the May Day holidays approach, and with a view to reducing social contact to a minimum, the Serbian government has adopted a decision banning movement from Thursday, 30 April at 18.00 to Monday, 4 May at 5.00.""https://web.archive.org/web/20200525091622/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/155130/ban-on-movement-for-may-day-from-30-april-through-4-may.php" Serbia,SRB,20200505,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""As the May Day holidays approach, and with a view to reducing social contact to a minimum, the Serbian government has adopted a decision banning movement from Thursday, 30 April at 18.00 to Monday, 4 May at 5.00.""https://web.archive.org/web/20200525091622/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/155130/ban-on-movement-for-may-day-from-30-april-through-4-may.php" Serbia,SRB,20200517,C1: School closing,2,1,"Kindergartens and preschools have reopened as of 17/5, schools and universities remain closed.http://web.archive.org/web/20200521212855/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200517,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings are limited to 20ppl. http://web.archive.org/web/20200521212855/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200517,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Intercity, urban and suburban bus and rail services have resumed as of 17/5.http://web.archive.org/web/20200521212855/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200517,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No restrictions on movement or requirement to stay home, but recommend staying home and social distancing measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200521212855/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200517,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"State of emergency was lifted on 17/5, public transport resumed. ""There are no restrictions on movement for residents of all ages, but everyone is strongly advised to respect the social distancing measures when outside, avoid large crowds, maintain the distance of at least 6.6 ft from others, respect the limitations on public gatherings and use disinfectants and personal protection like gloves and face masks.""http://web.archive.org/web/20200521212855/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200517,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The Serbian government announced that entry to Serbia for foreign citizens will require a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival AND a “stay authorization” or “authorization to transit” from the Serbian government. The government of Serbia reportedly plans to launch a web portal where foreign citizens can apply for this authorization, but that web portal is not yet operational. The PCR test must be given by the national reference laboratory of the country the foreigner is coming from. Tests will not be required for children up to 12 as long as the parent/guardian has the test results. These requirements may change at any time.""http://web.archive.org/web/20200521212855/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200518,C8: International travel controls,1,,"As of 18 May, Air Serbia re-established commercial international flights from Belgrade to London, Frankfurt, Vienna and Zurich but with reduced frequencies, while flights to Sarajevo, Podgorica, Tivat and Skopje are set for the beginning of June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521213820/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Serbia.pdf" Serbia,SRB,20200519,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"This will be increased to 1000 as of June 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528213329/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200522,C8: International travel controls,0,,"PRC tests no longer required on arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528214914/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/466518/od-petka-pcr-test-nece-biti-obavezan-pri-ulasku-u-srbiju.php" Serbia,SRB,20200522,H2: Testing policy,3,,"From May 22 general etsting available in various location for everyone at request. Paid. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.danas.rs/bbc-news-serbian/korona-virus-i-srbija-kad-gde-i-kako-mozete-da-se-testirate-na-licni-zahtev/" Serbia,SRB,20200525,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Serbia and Hungary open their border. No quarantine or PRC tests are required on arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528213642/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/156522/hungary-opens-border-to-serbian-citizens.php PRC tests not required by anyone entering Serbia. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528214914/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/466518/od-petka-pcr-test-nece-biti-obavezan-pri-ulasku-u-srbiju.php" Serbia,SRB,20200529,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government's official web portal on coronavirus continues to publish updates, news and new reports. The Ministry of Health even issued an information hotline (064 8945 235) for people to dial to address any coronavirus related queries. The government has also been posting updates and advisory on their official twitter account. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613060729/https://covid19.rs/homepage-english/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200613061600/https://twitter.com/serbiangov" Serbia,SRB,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"Public gatherings are limited to maximum 1000 people as of June 1. https://web.archive.org/save/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200606,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""Subject to social distancing measures and certain restrictions proposed by the Serbian Government the following are reopened: * Retail stores, shopping malls and small business like groceries, car mechanics, beauty salons, barbershops, and farmer’s markets; * Gyms and fitness centers, parks and public areas intended for recreation and sports; * Cafes and restaurants * Intercity, urban and suburban bus and rail public transportation; * Gambling facilities and casinos that operate in objects not larger then 400 sq. meters; * Kindergartens and preschool facilities."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618005223/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200606,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""There is officially no longer a limit on the number of people allowed to gather outside in Serbia, Darija Kisic Tepavcevic, the country’s top epidemiologist and member of its Covid-19 taskforce, announced this afternoon (5 June). Events of an unlimited number of people may be held outdoors, while gatherings of 500 people or less are permitted inside – provided, in both cases, that at least one-metre social distancing is maintained between all guests."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618004300/https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/06/serbia-lifts-restrictions-on-outdoor-events/" Serbia,SRB,20200606,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""There is officially no longer a limit on the number of people allowed to gather outside in Serbia, Darija Kisic Tepavcevic, the country’s top epidemiologist and member of its Covid-19 taskforce, announced this afternoon (5 June). Events of an unlimited number of people may be held outdoors, while gatherings of 500 people or less are permitted inside – provided, in both cases, that at least one-metre social distancing is maintained between all guests."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618004300/https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/06/serbia-lifts-restrictions-on-outdoor-events/" Serbia,SRB,20200606,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Serbia lifted a state of emergency and night curfew Wednesday as a significant number of new infections from the coronavirus declined. The decision came after lawmakers voted to lift the measure. The move does not mean social distance measures should not be respected."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618004455/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/covid-19-serbia-lifts-state-of-emergency-curfew/1831806" Serbia,SRB,20200629,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"“Several towns are now considered COVID-19 hotspots in Serbia. Kragujevac is one of them. It is a city of around 200,000 people in the center of the country. Now the local authorities have been forced to announce a state of emergency after reporting hundreds of new cases in just a few days.  (…) But, it doesn't appear the threat is being taken too seriously on the city's streets. Playgrounds in the town's center are full of children and parents and very few are wearing face coverings.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200629205921/https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2020-06-29/State-of-emergency-called-in-Serbia-s-towns-as-COVID-19-cases-surge-RHpQ51bxh6/index.html" Serbia,SRB,20200630,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Senior care centers, schools and universities remain closed until further notice.""https://web.archive.org/web/20200709214438/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""As of 5 June, there are no more restrictions on the number of public outdoor gatherings, however, a preventative measure of physical distance must be applied – a distance of at least one metre. As for the closed space, the maximum number will be 500 people, instead of 100 as was previously allowed.""https://web.archive.org/web/20200626083704/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Serbia.pdf" Serbia,SRB,20200630,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Intercity, urban and suburban bus and rail public transportation"" have reopened. https://web.archive.org/web/20200709214438/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200630,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""On 6 May, the state of emergency and curfew were lifted. There are no restrictions on movement for citizens of all ages, but everyone is strongly advised to respect the social distancing measures and to follow the sanitary protocols."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200626083704/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Serbia.pdf" Serbia,SRB,20200630,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""According to the current algorithm, an infectologist at the designated clinic for infectious diseases or a general hospital, together with the locally in-charge epidemiologist, decides if the person fulfills the criteria for a suspected case and, if so, testing is being done""" Serbia,SRB,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On July 1 in response to a new wave of infections, the government introduced new measures including limiting hours of operation for restaurants and bars; and closure of swimming pools, spa and wellness centres. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903125436/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Serbia,SRB,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 1st July, sports and entertainment events banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903125436/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Serbia,SRB,20200701,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From July 1: mandatory use of masks in public transportation and indoor spaces and stricter measures in municipalities where state-of-emergency is declared. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903125436/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Serbia,SRB,20200710,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"PM explained that the introduction of more stringent measures was necessary, and expressed hope that in five to ten days they will contribute to reducing the number of infected people in Belgrade, where the situation is the most critical. According to her, a ban on movement and curfew would undoubtedly be the most effective measure, because it was already seen in March and April that it contributed to reducing the number of infected people in a short time. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200718091317/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/158523/restrictive-measures-to-help-curb-coronavirus.php" Serbia,SRB,20200712,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"PM urged the people to avoid to go at public gatherings. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200718092640/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/158575/gatherings-pose-great-risk-for-spread-of-coronavirus.php" Serbia,SRB,20200717,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"In the territory of the entire Republic of Serbia, regardless of whether a situation of emergency has been declared in a certain municipality or city, gatherings of more than ten people in public places in closed and open space are prohibitedAll measures adopted at today's session of the crisis response team will be valid from 17 July. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200718093134/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/158743/stricter-measures-in-fight-against-covid-19-from-17-july.php" Serbia,SRB,20200730,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Government of the Republic of Serbia launched the second aid package on 30 July. 'This package includes the payment of 60 percent of the minimum wage twice , as well as the postponement of taxes and contributions on wages for one month, and it is worth 66 billion dinars [c.667 million US$].' The benefits will be paid in two times, one by 10 August and another in September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806165949/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/480712/usvojen-pravni-okvir-za-sprovodjenje-drugog-paketa-ekonomskih-mera.php" Serbia,SRB,20200815,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Deputy Director of the Institute of Public Health of Serbia ""Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut"" Darija Kisic Tepavcevic said that the COVID-19 crisis response team proposed to the government to make a decision that all citizens coming to Serbia from the territory of Croatia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Romania should have a negative PCR test that is not older than 48 hours. In a statement to the press after the session of the COVID-19 crisis response team, she explained that the decision is valid from tomorrow,15 August, and does not refer to our citizens who come from the territory of those countries."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200817062634/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/159955/mandatory-pcr-test-for-citizens-of-four-neighbouring-countries.php" Serbia,SRB,20200824,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On August 24, cinemas and theaters reopened, with safety measures in place including having a limit of 500 spectators. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903125436/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Serbia,SRB,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"From Tuesday 1st September 2020, schools have reopened in a staggered system, with grades 1-4 teaching hours held in the morning, and grades 5-8 to be held in the afternoon. However, attending classes is not mandatory, with online teaching and teaching on state-run TV being offered. Parents must drop off and pick up their children from school, where masks are mandatory for pupils in public areas, though not in classrooms. Teachers have to wear masks all the time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903123713/https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/schools-across-balkans-reopen-after-virus-shutdown.html" Serbia,SRB,20200904,C1: School closing,1,1,"[Epidemiologist Darija Kisic Tepavcevic] praised teachers and pupils who she says are clearly adhering to the prescribed measures, as the incidence of schoolboys is lower than in the general population. http://web.archive.org/web/20200921075818/http://rs.n1info.com/Vesti/a641255/Krizni-stab-o-stanju-u-skolama.html" Serbia,SRB,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Establishments with outdoor seating will be allowed to operate from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Establishments without outdoor seating will be allowed to operate from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.""" Serbia,SRB,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy." Serbia,SRB,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Indoor and outdoor gatherings, with the exception of cinemas and theatres, are limited to 10 people."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200921075212/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/serbia/coronavirus" Serbia,SRB,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"State of emergency in Kragujevac extended: http://web.archive.org/web/20200921083825/https://www.ikragujevac.com/vesti/65732-kragujevac-ne-ukida-vanrednu-situaciju-raste-broj-obolelih-medu-njima-i-daci.html " Serbia,SRB,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change" Serbia,SRB,20200904,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The entry of foreign citizens to the Republic of Serbia has been regulated as follows in order to prevent spreading of contagious diseases to the country's territory: - foreign citizens entering the Republic of Serbia from: Republic of North Macedonia Republic of Bulgaria Romania Republic of Croatia are allowed to enter the Republic of Serbia if they have a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours, issued by the referent national laboratory of the country they are coming from, i.e. entering the territory of Serbia from."" Foreign citizens entering the territory of the Republic of Serbia from other destinations (other than North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia) are allowed to enter the Republic of Serbia in line with the hitherto procedure, i.e. they are not obliged to have a negative PCR test. " Serbia,SRB,20200904,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change." Serbia,SRB,20200904,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change." Serbia,SRB,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""The use of face coverings is required in all indoor locations, as well as outdoors when required physical distancing is not possible, for example waiting in line to enter stores or at bus stops. Face coverings are recommended elsewhere outdoors."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200921080116/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20200923,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Cases continue to rise in Kragujevac. No change in policy found. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930135054/https://www.ikragujevac.com/vesti/65929-poslednji-izvestaj-u-kragujevcu-jos-jedna-osoba-zarazena-kovidom-19.html" Serbia,SRB,20201001,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201001,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in policy: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/news/section.php?id=151926&start=0" Serbia,SRB,20201016,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,E1: Income support,2,0,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On 16 October 2020, COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine, or switching to online classes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024183929/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/162229/largest-number-of-new-coronavirus-infections-reported-in-belgrade.php" Serbia,SRB,20201022,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,C8: International travel controls,1,,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,E1: Income support,2,0,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,H2: Testing policy,1,,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On 22 October 2020, Crisis Staff session ended: Epidemiologist Dr Srdja Jankovic said no new measures will be applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024184301/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=10&dd=22&nav_id=109501" Serbia,SRB,20201025,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 21st of September, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development published the recommendations for the prevention of coronavirus at higher education institutions. On 16th of October, the Deputy Direction of the Institute for Public Health announced that the COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine or switching to online classes. Link: https://archive.fo/GY9Mo and https://archive.fo/x2px8 " Serbia,SRB,20201025,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Starting with 24th of August, cinemas and theater reopened with safety measures in place (not more than 500 spectators and mandatory use of masks). After 22nd of October, all establishments (including cafes, clubs, and restaurants) are allowed to operate until 11:00 PM. Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 and https://archive.fo/ZK8qD " Serbia,SRB,20201025,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Link: https://archive.fo/ZK8qD" Serbia,SRB,20201025,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"There is in place a ban on public gatherings involving more than 30 people, indoors or outdoors. Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 " Serbia,SRB,20201025,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is operating, but masks are required. Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 " Serbia,SRB,20201025,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"There are no restrictions in place (only the recommendations) Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 " Serbia,SRB,20201025,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The passengers travelling from North Macedonia, Croatia, Bulgaria or Romania, it is required a negative PCR test, taken withing the previous 48 hours. Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 and https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Serbia.pdf " Serbia,SRB,20201025,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Decision no. 33/2020-6 of the National Bank of Serbia regulates the measures and the activities that the banks are obliged to apply in the conditions of a pandemic caused by COVID-19, in order to preserve the stability of the financial system in the Republic of Serbia due to the possibility of facing difficulties of debtors. Link: https://archive.fo/ZG9K0 " Serbia,SRB,20201025,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Minister of Health published the recommended preventive measures to reduce the risk of occurrence and transmission of the infection. Links: https://archive.fo/uaScn " Serbia,SRB,20201025,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the Order no. 33 of the Ministry of Health, there are restriction of freedom of movement and mandatory medical examinations of persons who were or are suspected to have been in contact with persons suffering from the infectious disease COVID-19, during the maximum incubation period. Link: https://archive.fo/4ZLdL " Serbia,SRB,20201025,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the Government Order no.66/2020, citizens are obliged to wear protective masks and maintain a distance of at least one and a half meters between them. Also, the Deputy Director of the Institute of Public Health announced on 16th of October announced the decision of COVID-19 crisis response team about the recommended wearing masks in the open spaces. Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 and https://archive.fo/OGLKZ" Serbia,SRB,20201102,C1: School closing,1,1,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,E1: Income support,2,0,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201106,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No major changes 6-Nov - Ban on gathering of more than five persons introduced - the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space reduced from 30 to five. Link 1 - https://archive.fo/vfyta Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116224059/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163210/ban-on-gathering-of-more-than-five-persons-introduced.php" Serbia,SRB,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 21st of September, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development published the recommendations for the prevention of coronavirus at higher education institutions. On 16th of October, the Deputy Direction of the Institute for Public Health announced that the COVID-19 Crisis Response Team did not consider introducing a measure of ban on movement or quarantine or switching to online classes. Link: https://archive.fo/GY9Mo and https://archive.fo/x2px8 " Serbia,SRB,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Starting with 24th of August, cinemas and theater reopened with safety measures in place (not more than 500 spectators and mandatory use of masks). After 22nd of October, all establishments (including cafes, clubs, and restaurants) can operate until 11:00 PM. Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 and https://archive.fo/ZK8qD " Serbia,SRB,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Link: https://archive.fo/ZK8q" Serbia,SRB,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Minister of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs announced the decision to reduce the number of persons that can gather in an open and closed space from 30 to 5, starting with 6th of November. Link: https://archive.fo/FXS8z " Serbia,SRB,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is operating, but masks are required. Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 " Serbia,SRB,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"There are no restrictions in place (only the recommendations) Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 " Serbia,SRB,20201116,C8: International travel controls,1,,"For the passengers travelling from North Macedonia, Croatia, Bulgaria, or Romania, it is required a negative PCR test, taken withing the previous 48 hours. Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 and https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Serbia.pdf " Serbia,SRB,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Decision no. 33/2020-6 of the National Bank of Serbia regulates the measures and the activities that the banks are obliged to apply in the conditions of a pandemic caused by COVID-19, in order to preserve the stability of the financial system in the Republic of Serbia due to the possibility of facing difficulties of debtors. Link: https://archive.fo/ZG9K0 " Serbia,SRB,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Minister of Health published the recommended preventive measures to reduce the risk of occurrence and transmission of the infection. Links: https://archive.fo/wip/JCFv8 " Serbia,SRB,20201116,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Ministry of Health published a list of health centers where people showing COVID-19 symptoms get COVID-19 PCR tests. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/JCFv8 " Serbia,SRB,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the Order no. 33 of the Ministry of Health, there are restriction of freedom of movement and mandatory medical examinations of persons who were or are suspected to have been in contact with persons suffering from the infectious disease COVID-19, during the maximum incubation period. Link: https://archive.fo/4ZLdL " Serbia,SRB,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the Government Order no.66/2020, citizens are obliged to wear protective masks and maintain a distance of at least one and a half meters between them. Also, the Deputy Director of the Institute of Public Health announced on 16th of October announced the decision of COVID-19 crisis response team about the recommended wearing masks in the open spaces and public transportation. Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0, https://archive.fo/OGLKZ and https://archive.fo/Eq7VL " Serbia,SRB,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Starting with 17th of November, all services, including bars, restaurants, cafes, stores, supermarkets, shopping malls, theaters, and cinemas will be closed from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Link: https://archive.fo/Eq7VL " Serbia,SRB,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Link: https://archive.fo/ZK8qD" Serbia,SRB,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is operating, but masks are required. Link: https://archive.fo/Eq7VL " Serbia,SRB,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"There are no restrictions in place (only the recommendations). Link: https://archive.fo/ES1H0 and https://archive.fo/Eq7VL. " Serbia,SRB,20201117,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All foreigners coming from North Macedonia, Croatia, Bulgaria, or Romania, will need to provide a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 48 hours. Link: https://archive.fo/Eq7VL " Serbia,SRB,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"According to the Order no. 33 of the Ministry of Health, there are restriction of freedom of movement and mandatory medical examinations of persons who were or are suspected to have been in contact with persons suffering from the infectious disease COVID-19, during the maximum incubation period. Link: https://archive.fo/4ZLdL" Serbia,SRB,20201123,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change for schools, but there is discussion beginning on whether to close some levels again. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125020945/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics.php?yyyy=2020&mm=11&dd=24&nav_id=109757" Serbia,SRB,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 21 November to 3 December, new measures of the Serbian Government will be in force, adopted in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 epidemic. This is in addition to the changes implemented 17 November and will now close some shops at 6PM rather than 9PM. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021135/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=11&dd=24&nav_id=109750 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201123,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes. Additional buses will be added during key times for the new measures from 21 November to 3 December. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021135/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=11&dd=24&nav_id=109750 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201123,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201123,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013834/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Serbia,SRB,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013834/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Serbia,SRB,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201123,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Serbian COVID-19 Crisis Response Team announced on 25 Nov the closing of high schools and 5-8th grades of primary schools. Students are to continue schooling online until the winter break, starting on 21 Dec and ending on 18 Jan 2021. Kindergartens and grades 1-4 of primary schools are to continue open. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207201032/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163945/high-schools-higher-grades-of-primary-schools-switch-to-online-classes.php" Serbia,SRB,20201125,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 21 November to 3 December, new measures of the Serbian Government will be in force, adopted in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 epidemic. This is in addition to the changes implemented 17 November and will now close some shops at 6PM rather than 9PM. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021135/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=11&dd=24&nav_id=109750 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes. Additional buses will be added during key times for the new measures from 21 November to 3 December. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021135/https://www.b92.net/eng/news/society.php?yyyy=2020&mm=11&dd=24&nav_id=109750 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013834/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Serbia,SRB,20201125,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013834/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Serbia,SRB,20201125,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201125,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125022744/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/163819/government-passes-new-anti-coronavirus-measures.php https://web.archive.org/web/20201125021304/https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/" Serbia,SRB,20201204,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Further restrictions were introduced on 4 Dec, with a number of workplace sectors required to close on weekends (5 pm on Friday to 5 am on Monday). This includes restaurants, shopping centres, casinos, hair salons and sports facilities. All of the above are allowed to continue open between 5 am and 5 pm on weekdays. An exception is made to food delivery services, which are allowed to function 24/7. ""Grocery stores, shops, retail facilities, as well as newsagents, kiosks and the like, where, as a rule, customers do not enter the facility in order to make the purchase, can work on weekdays and weekends until 9 pm. Pharmacies and gas stations (fuel sales) can work non-stop, every day without restrictions. Open-air green markets will also work on weekends from 6 am. to 3 pm."" ""Medical centres and laboratories can operate throughout the day, including weekends."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201207201946/https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/164342/tighter-anti-coronavirus-measures-in-effect-as-of-tomorrow.php" South Sudan,SSD,20200224,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Simultaneous Implementation of Screening and Quarantine Quotation: The government of the Republic of South Sudan has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200601125838/https://ss.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/]" South Sudan,SSD,20200302,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Quotation: World Health Organized (WHO) supplied the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) COVID-19 testing kits (1200 tests TIBBiol Molecular Dx Kits), reagents and consumables being Link: http://archive.is/bAWU7 Foreign nationals also tested for COVID-19 Quotation: The individuals will be followed up for the mandatory 14 days, checked for symptoms and those who develop symptoms will be tested for COVID-19 (not limited to any other eligibility criteria) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525164931/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/04/05/coronavirus-south-sudan-covid-19-case-confirmed-in-south-sudan/" South Sudan,SSD,20200313,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban 1 (March 13, 2020) Quotation: South Sudan on Friday suspended direct flights with countries affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Affected routes include China, Iran, Italy, the U.S., Egypt, the U.A.E., South Korea, Japan, Tunisia, Algeria, Togo, among other affected regions. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601130021/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/s-sudan-halts-flights-with-covid-19-affected-countries/1765141 Ban 2 (March 24, 2020) Quotation: On March 24, 2020, the Republic of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, based on direction of the South Sudanese High-level Task Force on COVID-19, closed Juba International Airport to all international flights. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601130134/https://ss.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-juba-south-sudan-march-24-2020/" South Sudan,SSD,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Quotation: South Sudan’s president on Monday banned all social gatherings, including sporting events, religious events, weddings and political activities, due to coronavirus fears (in effect 16th March 2020). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200530133015/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/coronavirus-south-sudan-bans-social-gatherings/1768378#" South Sudan,SSD,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""South Sudan’s president on Monday banned all social gatherings, including sporting events, religious events, weddings and political activities, due to coronavirus fears (in effect 16th March 2020)."" Exact figure is not provided, so it is unclear if gatherings of a few people are still allowed. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200530133015/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/coronavirus-south-sudan-bans-social-gatherings/1768378#]" South Sudan,SSD,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"President Salva Kiir Addresses the Nation on COVID-19 (sharing prevention strategies with the public) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601142549/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm_x0scA4KI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm_x0scA4KI" South Sudan,SSD,20200317,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Sneezing face Blow your nose, cough or sneeze Bus Use public transport Banknote with dollar sign Handle money, animals or garbage Convenience store Visit markets and public spaces Face with medical mask Care for a sick person Bowl with spoon Eat Toilet Use the toilet Raised hand Touch public surfaces All good times for #handwashing to stop #coronavirus and other diseases."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601143100/https://twitter.com/unicefssudan/status/1239921964858384384" South Sudan,SSD,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation: We remind you to remain on high alert to protect yourself as countries in #Africa continue to report cases of #COVID19 Avoid unprotected close contact with anyone developing cold or flu-like symptoms. Immediately seek medical care if you have a fever, cough & difficulty breathing Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601143232/https:/twitter.com/WHOSouthSudan/status/1240268295418322950" South Sudan,SSD,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Vice President Abdulbagi Akol said in a statement that all primary and secondary schools, universities and other institutions of learning would be closed starting Friday, March 20, till April 20th."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406141248/https://eyeradio.org/govt-closes-schools-universities-amid-coronavirus-fears/" South Sudan,SSD,20200321,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation: March 22nd is #WorldWaterDay Splashing sweat symbol. As we fight the #COVID19 outbreak, let's ensure that we wash our hands frequently with water and soap and ensure that the most vulnerable do not get left behind. #SafeHands #WaterandClimateChange #SSOT #SouthSudan Link: https://twitter.com/GERinSSD/status/1241271171473170432" South Sudan,SSD,20200322,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation: Information is power!! Thank you to @cityfmjuba and @RadioMiraya for the airtime, together we can protect #SouthSudan from @COVID19. stay informed and updated with accurate information from the @MoHsouthsudan or call 6666 hotline. you can as well follow @WHOSouthSudan Link: https://twitter.com/WHOSouthSudan/status/1241783977863757836" South Sudan,SSD,20200323,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation: To receive updates on #COVID19 from WHO add this number— +41 79 893 18 92 to your contacts and send a @WhatsApp message. You’ll automatically be registered to receive updates and also have an option to ask for more information as shown below. https://who.int Link: https://twitter.com/WHOSouthSudan/status/1242064033823559681" South Sudan,SSD,20200324,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On Monday, March 23, the Sudanese government announced that it will impose a nighttime curfew nationwide starting on Tuesday, March 24, to prevent further spread of the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The curfew will be from 20:00 to 06:00 (local time) each night. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601122954/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325716/sudan-government-implements-nationwide-nighttime-curfew-march-24-due-to-covid-19-update-3" South Sudan,SSD,20200324,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On March 24, 2020, the Republic of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority, based on direction of the South Sudanese High-level Task Force on COVID-19, closed Juba International Airport to all international flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510180907/https://ss.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-juba-south-sudan-march-24-2020/" South Sudan,SSD,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation: Take particular precautions to prevent #COVID19 when in public spaces, including on public transport. Wash your hands often for at least 40 seconds with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub to protect yourself and others. Link: https://twitter.com/WHOAFRO/status/1242420209035730946" South Sudan,SSD,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""In other developments, the Presidency directs the employers, both private and public – to make provisions for allowing their non-essential staff to stay home on a paid leave."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510171231/https://eyeradio.org/kiir-imposes-night-curfew-asks-employers-to-have-some-staff-stay-home/" South Sudan,SSD,20200325,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation: Access to accurate information from reliable sources is critical in the fight against the transmission of #COVID19, @WHOSouthSudan is supporting community outreach activities in Rumbek, Lakes State to ensure communities are provided with basic information on prevention. #SSOT Link: https://twitter.com/WHOSouthSudan/status/1242783301762527234" South Sudan,SSD,20200326,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation: Notice to the Media about Reporting on Coronavirus Pandemic ""All media practitioners, broadcast, print & social media users are hereby warned to only cautiously disseminate credible info obtained from the rightful designated health experts in MoH & WHO."" #SouthSudan #COVID19 (Notification attached) Link: https://twitter.com/SouthSudanGov/status/1243239494616322050" South Sudan,SSD,20200327,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation: Are your hands clean? Handwashing with soap is an easy way to prevent many diseases, including #COVID19 #SSOT Link:https://twitter.com/unicefssudan/status/1243379781124517888" South Sudan,SSD,20200328,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""All non-essential businesses have been asked to close as of 28 March."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510172959/https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/south-sudan-covid-19-update-31-march-2020" South Sudan,SSD,20200328,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Quotation: #PrayersForCoronaFreeWorld: ""The LORD saves the righteous and protects them in times of trouble.""- Psalm 37:39. #PrayTogether #Covid_19 #ItTakesAWorld Link: https://twitter.com/WVSouthSudan/status/1243859395206885377" South Sudan,SSD,20200329,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Quotation: Bodabodas have been banned from transporting passengers and public buses are permitted to take passengers to half capacity as the government moved to contain the spread of Coronavirus infections countrywide, the high-level taskforce has said (29th March 2020) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200330131012/https://eyeradio.org/bodabodas-banned-from-transporting-passengers-over-conronavirus/" South Sudan,SSD,20200330,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Health with support from UNICEF, the World Health Organization and other partners have launched a nationwide risk communication campaign. The aim is to create awareness and mobilize communities on COVID-19 as part of the national risk communication, community engagement and social mobilization efforts, led by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF.The link could not be archived. It was showing some error. Link :https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-04-07/South-Sudan-uses-radio-to-communicate-COVID-19-information-PvexU32YF2/index.html" South Sudan,SSD,20200405,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200525164301/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/04/05/coronavirus-south-sudan-covid-19-case-confirmed-in-south-sudan/ 5 Apr. The United Nations in South Sudan has confirmed a case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among its staff. A full list of people who came into contact with the patient is being compiled, and quarantine and follow-up has begun immediately together with the Ministry of Health. The individuals will be followed up for the mandatory 14 days, checked for symptoms and those who develop symptoms will be tested for COVID-19." South Sudan,SSD,20200405,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Quotation: A full list of people who came into contact with the patient is being compiled, and quarantine and follow-up has begun immediately together with the Ministry of Health. The individuals will be followed up for the mandatory 14 days, checked for symptoms and those who develop symptoms will be tested for COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525164301/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/04/05/coronavirus-south-sudan-covid-19-case-confirmed-in-south-sudan/" South Sudan,SSD,20200407,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Quotation: World Health Organized (WHO) supplied the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) COVID-19 testing kits (1200 tests TIBBiol Molecular Dx Kits), reagents and consumables being Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601143722/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/South%20Sudan%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20-%20%23%205%20%282-8%20March%202020%29.pdf Foreign nationals also tested for COVID-19 Quotation: The individuals will be followed up for the mandatory 14 days, checked for symptoms and those who develop symptoms will be tested for COVID-19 (not limited to any other eligibility criteria) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601143733/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/04/05/coronavirus-south-sudan-covid-19-case-confirmed-in-south-sudan/" South Sudan,SSD,20200407,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Quotation: World Health Organized (WHO) supplied the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) COVID-19 testing kits (1200 tests TIBBiol Molecular Dx Kits), reagents and consumables being Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601143722/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/South%20Sudan%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20-%20%23%205%20%282-8%20March%202020%29.pdf Foreign nationals also tested for COVID-19 Quotation: The individuals will be followed up for the mandatory 14 days, checked for symptoms and those who develop symptoms will be tested for COVID-19 (not limited to any other eligibility criteria) Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601143733/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/04/05/coronavirus-south-sudan-covid-19-case-confirmed-in-south-sudan/" South Sudan,SSD,20200412,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On Sunday, April 12, Sudanese authorities announced a ban on domestic travel to limit the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. As such, private and commercial passenger vehicles will be prohibited from traveling between cities and states, effective immediately. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200601125308/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331791/sudan-government-implements-restrictions-on-domestic-travel-as-of-april-12-due-to-covid-19-update-4]" South Sudan,SSD,20200414,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The South Sudan High Level Taskforce for COVID-19 has extended the country’s partial lockdown until further notice. That means all schools and most shops will remain closed, as will South Sudan’s borders and Juba International Airport. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601130511/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/south-sudan-extends-partial-lockdown-indefinitely Only special flights are granted permission (refer to Gov of South Sudan Twitter: https://twitter.com/southsudangov?lang=en) On 16 March, the task force stopped international flights (Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200601130847/https://eyeradio.org/govt-extends-lockdown-indefinitely/)" South Sudan,SSD,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Sudanese authorities announced on Monday, April 13, that a three-week lockdown in Khartoum and Omdurman will come into effect on Saturday, April 18, after ten cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were confirmed in the country. Only essential services will remain open, while employees will be granted a paid leave of absence. Authorities added that supermarkets and pharmacies will be open for limited hours but have not yet confirmed the timings. Individuals will be allowed limited movement within their neighborhoods to purchase necessities. A nighttime curfew is in effect nationwide from 20:00 to 06:00 (local time). [https://web.archive.org/web/20200601125039/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332021/sudan-three-week-lockdown-in-khartoum-and-omdurman-to-take-effect-from-april-18-update-5]" South Sudan,SSD,20200422,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The South Sudan High Level Taskforce for COVID-19 has extended the country’s partial lockdown until further notice. That means all schools and most shops will remain closed, as will South Sudan’s borders and Juba International Airport."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200530131759/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/south-sudan-extends-partial-lockdown-indefinitely" South Sudan,SSD,20200428,E1: Income support,1,1,"'Nearly 430,000 people will receive cash transfers in 10 counties across South Sudan, including Juba. Specifically, the project will provide cash transfers to the poorest and most vulnerable people for working on public works projects. It will also provide direct grants to those who are unable to work, including people with disabilities, the elderly and pregnant or breastfeeding women, among others.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200626061113/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/04/28/south-sudan-to-benefit-from-world-bank-support-for-social-safety-net" South Sudan,SSD,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 1st May, government announced strict lockdown with fines and punishments https://web.archive.org/web/20200506175612/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/jump-sudan-coronavirus-cases-prompts-total-lockdown" South Sudan,SSD,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On 1st May, government announced strict lockdown with fines and punishments https://web.archive.org/web/20200506175612/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/jump-sudan-coronavirus-cases-prompts-total-lockdown" South Sudan,SSD,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government announced on 1st may to fine and confiscate cars in case people are not obeying curfew.On 1st May, government announced strict lockdown with fines and punishments https://web.archive.org/web/20200506175612/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/jump-sudan-coronavirus-cases-prompts-total-lockdown" South Sudan,SSD,20200504,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On 4th May, Government announced random sample testing in the Capital. They announced to divide capital in four zones. 100 sample testing will be conducted in each zone to check spread of virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506181140/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/south-sudan-announces-new-steps-fight-coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200507,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closures for all people are required. https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/19-million-south-sudanese-children-despair-over-closure-schools-due-covid-19" South Sudan,SSD,20200507,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events and social gatherings are cancelled. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/17/c_138884708.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20200507,C5: Close public transport,0,,"In a statement issued after a meeting of President Salva Kiir and his deputies in Juba, the capital, on Thursday, the government said that regional flights and road transport will be allowed to resume, the government said in a statementShops and stores have been directed to open and motorcycle taxis are permitted to carry passengers, provided they and the drivers wear masks. This permission is granted in non curfew hours. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200517174919/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/07/south-sudan-eases-lockdown-despite-increase-in-virus-infections/" South Sudan,SSD,20200507,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"People are allowed to purchase essential items within a curfew and within their neighborhoods. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340466/sudan-lockdown-in-khartoum-state-extended-through-may-19-update-7" South Sudan,SSD,20200507,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"All internal movement is restricted to movement within neighborhoods. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340466/sudan-lockdown-in-khartoum-state-extended-through-may-19-update-7" South Sudan,SSD,20200507,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All international travel is banned. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340466/sudan-lockdown-in-khartoum-state-extended-through-may-19-update-7" South Sudan,SSD,20200507,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The public information campaign was scaled-up nationwide. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.unicef.org/southsudan/press-releases/south-sudan-scales-nation-wide-coronavirus-awareness-raising-campaign-neighbouring" South Sudan,SSD,20200507,H2: Testing policy,2,,"WHO assisted south sudan in enhancing its testing policy to, 'testing suspected cases who meet Influenza-like illness or severe acute respiratory illness case definition, patients with unusual pneumonias, travelers crossing the border from areas with community transmission of COVID-19, contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases who are symptomatic, and cases that meet the definition of the virus.' 'https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afro.who.int/news/who-prepositions-supplies-speed-testing-suspected-covid-19-cases-south-sudan " South Sudan,SSD,20200507,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"South Sudan health officials noted that full contact tracing will be carried out for all new confirmed cases. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/09/c_139041564.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""In the latest directive by the Presidency, businesses including bars, restaurants, Boda Boda, Rickshaws, and others will now be allowed to reopen during non-curfew hours."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200510171644/https://eyeradio.org/s-sudan-eases-restrictions-as-coronavirus-cases-surge/" South Sudan,SSD,20200508,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to the masks4all dataset and an accompanying news report, the use of masks in all public places was mandatory as of 8th May 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201012145431/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/south-sudan-lifts-covid-19-restrictions-despite-rise-cases" South Sudan,SSD,20200511,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to African news published on 11th may, 2020 ""Educational radio programmes for children on Radio Miraya was launched today, enabling more children to continue their learning while schools are closed. Since 20 March 2020, education facilities have been shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure children are staying engaged and continue to learn, the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGE&I;) has together with UNICEF and education partners developed radio programmes for primary and senior classes. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200516145250/https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/11/coronavirus-south-sudan-scaling-up-radio-education-for-children-in-south-sudan/" South Sudan,SSD,20200512,C8: International travel controls,2,,"In a letter dated May 11 and addressed to all airline operators in the country, David Subek Dada, chief executive officer of the South Sudan Civil Aviation said the country's airspace opened on Tuesday in line with last week's presidential directive to ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. The measures include wearing of face masks, social distancing and spraying of all aircrafts on arrival. International travellers are also required to produce medical certificates from countries of origin declaring them COVID-19 free and be subjected to 14-day quarantine upon arrival to South Sudan. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529172703/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/12/c_139051489.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20200514,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Health Ministry Under Secreatary said the latest cases were part of the ongoing contact tracing and surveillance, including suspects tracing in the country, noting that six were female while three are male persons with the age group of between 18 and 62. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200517180506/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/14/c_139054482.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,C1: School closing,3,1,"South Sudan has maintained school closures https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/19-million-south-sudanese-children-despair-over-closure-schools-due-covid-19" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"South sudan is allowing some sectors of work to open in measures to ease the lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510171644/https://eyeradio.org/s-sudan-eases-restrictions-as-coronavirus-cases-surge/" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown measures remain in some states, however despite easing of the lockdown in other areas, there remains restrictions on the number of people using public transport or in shops at one point in time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615193052/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347421/sudan-lockdown-in-khartoum-state-extended-through-june-18-update-10" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Although lockdown measures are being eased in the city of khartoum, there are restrictions on movement. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/350716/sudan-authorities-extend-flight-suspension-until-june-28-update-11" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lockdown measures remain in the city of khartoum. Only people providing essential services are allowed to continue movement outside their homes. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/350716/sudan-authorities-extend-flight-suspension-until-june-28-update-11" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"There is a ban on travel between the state of khartoum and other states. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/350716/sudan-authorities-extend-flight-suspension-until-june-28-update-11" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All international travel is banned https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/350716/sudan-authorities-extend-flight-suspension-until-june-28-update-11" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There is no information on specific income support although health and economic measures are accounted for in the covid response https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afro.who.int/news/ministry-health-support-who-and-partners-scale-response-covid-19-south-sudan" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The government has support to scale up resources to increase testing. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afro.who.int/news/ministry-health-support-who-and-partners-scale-response-covid-19-south-sudan" South Sudan,SSD,20200529,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The government and its partners have scaled up support to increase their capacity for investigating covid-19 and to increase testing. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.afro.who.int/news/ministry-health-support-who-and-partners-scale-response-covid-19-south-sudan" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,C1: School closing,3,1,"Scholls remain closed https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.unicef.org/southsudan/stories/south-sudanese-children-debate-unicef-specialists-covid-19" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government has a strict work curfew in place and recommends people to work from home https://web.archive.org/save/https://eyeradio.org/kiir-imposes-night-curfew-asks-employers-to-have-some-staff-stay-home/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200626054827/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events remain cancelled https://web.archive.org/save/https://eyeradio.org/kiir-imposes-night-curfew-asks-employers-to-have-some-staff-stay-home/" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"South Sudan has extended the lockdown in the city of Khartoum. There will be restricted movement. Although other parts of the country still have access to public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626060120/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/350716/sudan-authorities-extend-flight-suspension-until-june-28-update-11" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lockdown measures are extended in the city of Khartoum, with curfews and limited movement https://web.archive.org/web/20200626060120/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/350716/sudan-authorities-extend-flight-suspension-until-june-28-update-11" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"There lockdown in the city of khartoum means that there is no movement from other states into that city https://web.archive.org/web/20200626060120/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/350716/sudan-authorities-extend-flight-suspension-until-june-28-update-11" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Land borders remain closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200626060120/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/350716/sudan-authorities-extend-flight-suspension-until-june-28-update-11" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"there is not enough data on debt or contract relief https://web.archive.org/web/20200626054827/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"THere is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200626054827/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,H2: Testing policy,1,,"REcent reports state that testing is largely limited to people with symptoms of covid 19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200626062212/https://www.africanews.com/2020/06/22/south-sudan-s-zero-coronavirus-cases-from-total-of-18-tests-govt//" South Sudan,SSD,20200616,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is being done for those found to be positive for covid19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200626062212/https://www.africanews.com/2020/06/22/south-sudan-s-zero-coronavirus-cases-from-total-of-18-tests-govt//" South Sudan,SSD,20200708,C1: School closing,3,1,"Though Sudan eased down its restrictions from 8th July but it does not include opening of educational institutions at any level. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200715155329/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/10/c_139201145.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20200708,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Many shops reopened their doors for customers, while some companies resumed normal operation in Khartoum, though few customers showed up due to the public transport restrictions. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200715155329/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/10/c_139201145.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20200708,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Many shops reopened their doors for customers, while some companies resumed normal operation in Khartoum, though few customers showed up due to the public transport restrictions. Note :The above statement shows that, despite the fact that restrictions have been eased down, public transport restrictions are still there. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200715155329/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/10/c_139201145.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20200708,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Lockdown restrictions have been eased down. but people are recommended to stay at home. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200715155329/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/10/c_139201145.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20200708,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In his recommendations, the minister urged restricting the movement of people and vehicles between the country's 18 states, excluding the movement of commodities and sick people in emergency cases. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200715155329/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/10/c_139201145.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20200708,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Al-Tom demanded continued closure of Sudan's borders and crossings, and the full curfew in Khartoum with reducing the period of movement within the neighbourhoods by two hours. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200715155329/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/10/c_139201145.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20200721,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As of July 21, the restrictions imposed in March remain in place. Xinhua reports that musicians and other performers are increasingly struggling to make a living. https://archive.vn/xaD2o" South Sudan,SSD,20200806,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Schools are closed"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200818013728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200806,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Public rallies are not allowed, schools are closed, and public gatherings for funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200818013728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200806,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""public gatherings for funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200818013728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200806,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""There are also some restrictions on public transport and inter-state movements. Passengers are required to wear face masks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200818013728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirusttps://web.archive.org/web/20200818013728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200806,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""An official government curfew is in force across South Sudan from 10pm to 6am."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200818013728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirusttps://web.archive.org/web/20200818013728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200806,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""There are also some restrictions on ... inter-state movements."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200818013728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirusttps://web.archive.org/web/20200818013728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200806,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""South Sudan has reopened its land borders but in effect they remain closed due to restrictions in place from neighbouring countries. ... To enter South Sudan, you must have a certificate showing you are free from coronavirus, issued no more than 48 hours ahead of your journey, and endorsed by a reputable medical provider. You will also need prior permission to enter the country from the National Taskforce.""https://web.archive.org/web/20200818014914/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/entry-requirements" South Sudan,SSD,20200819,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools seem to remain closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831224115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200819,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Shops and business seem to be open, subject to social distancing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831224115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200819,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Rallies are banned. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831224115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200819,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," Gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831224115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200819,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""There are also some restrictions on public transport and inter-state movements."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831224115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200819,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""An official government curfew is in force across South Sudan from 10pm to 6am."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831224115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200819,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""There are also some restrictions on public transport and inter-state movements. Passengers are required to wear face masks."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831224115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200819,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Limited testing capacity. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831224115/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"It is still current that “schools are closed”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910082326/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"“Shops, restaurants and businesses are open but subject to strict social distancing, which is not consistently observed.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910082326/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus " South Sudan,SSD,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," It remains the case that “public rallies are not allowed”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910082326/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"“Public rallies are not allowed, schools are closed, and public gatherings for funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910082326/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200901,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"“An official government curfew is in force across South Sudan from 10pm to 6am. There are also some restrictions on public transport and inter-state movements. Passengers are required to wear face masks.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910082326/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus " South Sudan,SSD,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"“There is an official government curfew across South Sudan from 10pm to 6am in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910082102/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan" South Sudan,SSD,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"“Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes  Due to these restrictions, only essential travel is allowed.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200620080953/https://ss.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " South Sudan,SSD,20200901,C8: International travel controls,3,," No recent international travel control policy changes found. It remains current that: “South Sudan has reopened its land borders but in effect they remain closed due to restrictions in place from neighbouring countries.” “To enter South Sudan, you must have a certificate showing you are free from coronavirus, issued no more than 48 hours ahead of your journey, and endorsed by a reputable medical provider. You will also need prior permission to enter the country from the National Taskforce.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910091606/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/entry-requirements" South Sudan,SSD,20200901,E1: Income support,1,1,"No recent policy updates found regarding income support in South Sudan." South Sudan,SSD,20200901,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No evidence found of new policies regarding debt and contract relief for households. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910083834/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Sudan,SSD,20200901,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"“To further increase awareness on how to keep communities safe from COVID-19, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has reached an agreement with local authorities in Eastern Equatoria State to borrow one of its strategically located billboard spaces for critical messaging on measures to prevent the spread of the virus.” “Apart from using the billboard space, the Eastern Equatoria field office of the peacekeeping mission has also placed banners and other informational material in public places, not least near the Freedom Square in the state capital Torit, where messages in both English and Arabic remind citizens on how they need to behave to stay safe.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910084831/https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/unmiss-strengthens-covid-19-risk-communication-and-public-gatherings-eastern Also, the Republic of South Sudan’s government Twitter accounts are being updated with coronavirus information. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910085135/https://twitter.com/MoHsouthsudan & http://web.archive.org/web/20200910085258/https://twitter.com/southsudangov?lang=en " South Sudan,SSD,20200901,H2: Testing policy,1,," “If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should self-isolate and report any suspected case to the nearest health facility. Testing capacity in South Sudan is extremely limited and results are subject to significant delay.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910082326/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus " South Sudan,SSD,20200901,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is no recent evidence found to show that there is currently capacity for comprehensive contact tracing on the ground, particularly as “testing capacity is extremely limited and results are subject to significant delay”. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910082326/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus However, “stepping up efforts to fight COVID-19 in South Sudan, the Ministry of Health with support from WHO recently trained over 350 health care workers in all ten states and four priority locations.” “Staff received training on COVID-19 clinical care for asymptomatic to critical cases, infection prevention and control, surveillance and contact tracing, mental health and psychosocial support, laboratory and nutrition.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200910085814/https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/south-sudan-who-and-ministry-of-health-provide-essential-training-to-health-care-workers-thanks-to-funding-from-the-african-development-bank" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,C1: School closing,3,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920203054/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/entry-requirements" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Hotels are open to the public. Shops, restaurants and businesses are open but subject to strict social distancing, which is not consistently observed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920203054/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/entry-requirements" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public rallies are not allowed, schools are closed, and public gatherings for funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920204942/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public rallies are not allowed, schools are closed, and public gatherings for funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920204942/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"There are also some restrictions on public transport and inter-state movements. Passengers are required to wear face masks. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920204942/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"An official government curfew is in force across South Sudan from 10pm to 6am. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920204942/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1," There are also some restrictions on public transport and inter-state movements. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920204942/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,C8: International travel controls,3,,"South Sudan has reopened its land borders but in effect they remain closed due to restrictions in place from neighbouring countries. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920203054/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/entry-requirements" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new policy found to be in place" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy found on debt/contract relief" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing capacity in South Sudan is extremely limited and results are subject to significant delay. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920204942/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200910,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should self-isolate and report any suspected case to the nearest health facility. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920204942/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"South Sudan’s Information Minister Makuei also said restrictions on working hours had been lifted and that offices will open from 8am to 5pm beginning next week. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007081524/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/09/13/covid-19-south-sudans-schools-set-to-reopen-minister-says/" South Sudan,SSD,20200922,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Effective Wednesday, September 16, the Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies lifted the 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. curfew that had been in place for Khartoum since July 8. The Committee also announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007083020/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public rallies are not allowed, and public gatherings for funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007084146/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20200922,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007083020/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20200922,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Effective Wednesday, September 16, the Higher Committee for Public Health Emergencies lifted the 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. curfew that had been in place for Khartoum since July 8. The Committee also announced that the state of health emergency continues and reminded the community of the importance of observing health measures necessary to limit the transmission and spread of the epidemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007083020/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007083020/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20200922,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All passengers must possess a certified negative polymerise chain reaction (PCR) test certificate dated within 96 hours of arrival. Persons 6 years old and younger are exempt. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007083020/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20201001,C1: School closing,3,1,"JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN 22 SEPTEMBER 2020 - UNICEF and UNESCO welcome the decision of the Government to start reopening of schools in South Sudan. The reopening will happen in phases. Phase 1 includes the candidate classes, Primary 8 and Senior 4, and will start the first week of October 2020. Phase 2 includes all schools and grades and will coincide with the start of the academic year in February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007080931/https://en.unesco.org/news/unicef-and-unesco-welcome-decision-reopen-schools-south-sudan" South Sudan,SSD,20201006,C1: School closing,2,1,"Phased reopening of schools in South Sudan started on Oct 6. Candidate classes Primary 8 and Senior 4 returned to school for a 6 day/week programme that will see them work towards examinations in February 2021 and March 2021, respectively. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022162619/https://girlseducationsouthsudan.org/phased-reopening-of-schools-in-south-sudan/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201022162626/https://ssnewsnow.com/eu-urges-govt-to-increase-budget-allocation-for-education-as-schools-reopen/" South Sudan,SSD,20201007,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Oct 17 - The government has relaxed COVID-19 lockdown measures and allowed schools and religious institutions to re-open after six months of shutdown. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022163640/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/17/c_139447768.htm" South Sudan,SSD,20201008,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Non-essential businesses including markets, restaurants, shops, and bars have been allowed to reopen Link: https://archive.vn/R4pkE" South Sudan,SSD,20201008,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public events - no new information." South Sudan,SSD,20201008,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Some public events appear to be happening: ""Social distancing is not being observed at most meetings, weddings, funerals, and other social/public gatherings,"" the statement said."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022193159/https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/266715717/south-sudan-warned-of-surge-in-covid-19-amid-relaxation-in-measures" South Sudan,SSD,20201008,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport appears to be active. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20201022192843/https://www.sudanspost.com/fuel-shortage-in-juba-disrupts-public-transport-as-petrol-stations-remain-closed/" South Sudan,SSD,20201008,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Domestic Travel - Domestic air, land, and river travel have restarted on 7 May. Link: https://archive.vn/R4pkE " South Sudan,SSD,20201008,C8: International travel controls,1,,"International flights resumed on 13 May - Medical certificate from country of origin required upon arrival taken dated within three days of travel. Link: https://archive.vn/R4pkE " South Sudan,SSD,20201008,E1: Income support,0,,"28 April policy change is incorrect as it reflects a World Bank policy. Therefore changing this indicator to 0." South Sudan,SSD,20201008,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government shared information about COVID-19 response on its twitter account. Link: https://archive.vn/uUqqk" South Sudan,SSD,20201008,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Oct 13 The Government initiated contact tracing soon after the first cases was detected on 5 April. Oct 16 -Across South Sudan, polio experts have been at the forefront of South Sudan’s COVID-19 pandemic response. Drawing on their experiences in the country’s polio eradication work, more than 300 polio team members are now helping to strengthen disease surveillance in communities and health facilities as well as contact tracing and data management. Link: https://archive.vn/COvDT https://archive.vn/NGkCO" South Sudan,SSD,20201008,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Use of masks remains mandatory. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022170920/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,1,1," No new policy found, but according to UK travel safety website: ""Hotels are open to the public. Shops, restaurants and businesses are open but subject to strict social distancing, which is not consistently observed. Public rallies are not allowed, schools are closed, and public gatherings for funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030113/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Hotels are open to the public. Shops, restaurants and businesses are open but subject to strict social distancing, which is not consistently observed. Public rallies are not allowed, schools are closed, and public gatherings for funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030113/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No local evidence found. But UK travel website states: ""An official government curfew is in force across South Sudan from 10pm to 6am. There are also some restrictions on public transport and inter-state movements. Passengers are required to wear face masks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030113/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Effective September 1, 2020, the Government of Sudan requires that all passengers possess a certified negative PCR test certificate dated within 96 hours of arrival. Persons 6 years old and younger are exempt. Please note that airlines and/or countries may require proof of a negative COVID-19 test for both inbound and outbound passengers. We encourage all passengers to check with their airline regarding testing and other requirements."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201102030157/https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" South Sudan,SSD,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" South Sudan,SSD,20201103,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes noted, but did capture recent article with details. Phase 1 includes the candidate classes, Primary 8 and Senior 4, and will start the first week of October 2020. Phase 2 includes all schools and grades and will coincide with the start of the academic year in February 2021. All schools have been closed since March 2020 due to COVID-19, keeping 2 million children out of school. This comes on top of the 2.2 million children out of school before the pandemic hit South Sudan. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116125637/https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/education/1223843-unicef-and-unesco-welcome-south-sudans-decision-to-reopen-schools" South Sudan,SSD,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No changes noted" South Sudan,SSD,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"no changes noted" South Sudan,SSD,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"no changes noted" South Sudan,SSD,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes to policy noted" South Sudan,SSD,20201103,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No changes to policy noted" South Sudan,SSD,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no changes noted" South Sudan,SSD,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"no changes noted" South Sudan,SSD,20201111,E1: Income support,0,,"While no support given, IMF approves emergency funding today so captured the amounts and notice: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116132230/https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2020/11/11/pr20338-south-sudan-imf-executive-board-approves-disbursement-to-address-covid-19-pandemic" South Sudan,SSD,20201112,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Conflicting reports on whether borders are open or closed. Local religious group reported today that there may be at least some borders close to Uganda. News from a religious local source states: Travel to the refugee camps in Uganda to implement SSEPP activities is still difficult, yet the border partially opened at the beginning of October. South Sudanese can travel to Uganda, if they first go to Juba and acquire a COVID-free certificate.https://web.archive.org/web/20201116131152/https://www.presbyterianmission.org/wp-content/uploads/SSEPP-3rd-Qtr-2020-FINAL.pdf" South Sudan,SSD,20201117,C1: School closing,2,1,"The UNESCO website says that schools are partially open. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122184517/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " South Sudan,SSD,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"There appears to be no restrictions on this in recent times." South Sudan,SSD,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to South Sudan, public rallies are not allowed. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230415/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the UK government's website on travel to South Sudan, public gatherings for funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230415/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the UK government's website on travel to South Sudan, passengers are required to wear face masks." South Sudan,SSD,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"According to the US Embassy in South Sudan, there are no restrictions but reducing movements other than essential travel is encouraged. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230826/https://ss.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the US Embassy in South Sudan, there are no restrictions but reducing movements other than essential travel is encouraged. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230826/https://ss.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the US Embassy in South Sudan, the government of South Sudan requires that travelers to South Sudan quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230826/https://ss.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20201117,E1: Income support,0,,"There was no new information seen for this placeholder." South Sudan,SSD,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There was no new information seen for this placeholder." South Sudan,SSD,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The ministry of health has a weekly report on COVID-19 and also has a webpage containing this information. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122232541/http://www.moh.gov.ss/covid-19.php" South Sudan,SSD,20201117,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the US Embassy in South Sudan, COVID-19 testing is available for those with symptoms in South Sudan, however it is limited due to a shortage of testing kits. Travelers arriving in South Sudan will receive a test if they exhibit active signs of COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 testing is available through the South Sudan Rapid Response Team by calling 6666 or by presenting to a health facility. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230826/https://ss.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " South Sudan,SSD,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There is no actual figure for the contacts traced to date but Relief Web confirms that contact tracing was set up soon after the first case was confirmed. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122231541/https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/keeping-displaced-persons-safe-covid-19-south-sudan The US Embassy in South Sudan also confirms that a local number must be provided at the point of entry for contact tracing. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122230826/https://ss.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Also, the bulk of cases from 9th to 15th Nov came from contact tracing. Please see Week 46 report at : https://web.archive.org/web/20201122232946/http://www.moh.gov.ss/weekly_updates.php" South Sudan,SSD,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks are mandatory in public places. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122233536/http://www.moh.gov.ss/response_plan.php " South Sudan,SSD,20201123,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy update detected " South Sudan,SSD,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy update detected " South Sudan,SSD,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201130233702/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus Limit of 50 at gatherings " South Sudan,SSD,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201130233702/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus Curfew between 10pm and 6am " South Sudan,SSD,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201130233702/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus " South Sudan,SSD,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy update detected Ongoing government information campaign " South Sudan,SSD,20201123,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy update detected International sources report significant testing delays https://web.archive.org/web/20201130233702/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy update, ongoing contact tracing " South Sudan,SSD,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy update detected On going mandatory in all public spaces " South Sudan,SSD,20201201,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Most of the candidate classes in South Sudan resumed in October 2020. The government announced that the rest of the classes will resume in April 2021."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201209213521/https://eyeradio.org/norway-gives-about-10-million-for-safe-reopening-of-schools/ " South Sudan,SSD,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""Shops, restaurants and businesses are open but subject to strict social distancing, which is not consistently observed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201209213934/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Public rallies are not allowed"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201209213934/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""public gatherings for funerals are limited to a maximum of 50 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201209213934/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus" South Sudan,SSD,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Conflict between UK embassy site and US embassy site. UK says that there is a 10pm - 6am curfew. US says no curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201209213934/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201209215506/https://ss.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ There is no mention in major Sudanese news publications (https://eyeradio.org/, for example) about a curfew since in May, the curfew was relaxed to 10pm to 6am. " South Sudan,SSD,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. But reducing movements other than essential travel is encouraged."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201209215506/https://ss.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"COVID-19 testing is available for those with symptoms in South Sudan, however it is limited due to a shortage of testing kits. Travelers arriving in South Sudan will receive a test if they exhibit active signs of COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 testing is available through the South Sudan Rapid Response Team by calling 6666 or by presenting to a health facility. COVID-19 testing is available but limited for outbound international travelers who need a negative COVID-19 certificate for arrival to their destination. The John Garang Infectious Disease Unit in Juba has 250 tests for travelers available per day. Testing is available 7 days a week, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Tests require pre-registration the day before the test is to be administered; pre-registration is done in person at 7am at the testing facility. Results are available 1-2 days after testing. Testing is free of charge. https://web.archive.org/web/20201209215506/https://ss.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" South Sudan,SSD,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are required in public, but humanitarian sources suggest that availability of face masks is limited due to their expense. https://web.archive.org/web/20201209220104/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Internews%20Lugara%20Media%20Bulletin%20Issue%20No%208.pdf" South Sudan,SSD,20201210,C1: School closing,1,1,"""UNICEF and UNESCO welcome the decision of the Government to start reopening of schools in South Sudan. The reopening will happen in phases. Phase 1 includes the candidate classes, Primary 8 and Senior 4, and will start the first week of October 2020. Phase 2 includes all schools and grades and will coincide with the start of the academic year in February 2021."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214173445/https://en.unesco.org/news/unicef-and-unesco-welcome-decision-reopen-schools-south-sudan" Suriname,SUR,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"March 13 permits issued for holding public entertainment are immediately withdrawn. https://www.srherald.com/suriname/2020/03/13/vergunningen-voor-openbare-vermakelijkheden-per-direct-ingetrokken/ March 14 all public markets closed https://www.srherald.com/suriname/2020/03/14/alle-openbare-markten-wegens-coronavirus-tot-nader-order-gesloten/ March 15 all court hearings are postponed https://www.srherald.com/suriname/2020/03/15/rechtszittingen-hof-van-justitie-uitgesteld/ " Suriname,SUR,20200313,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"First case of COVID-19 in the country, and no policy on face masks. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname/" Suriname,SUR,20200314,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Vice President Michael Ashwin Adhin said borders and airports will close at midnight for all persons and flights. /web/20200510060015/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-suriname-confirmed/suriname-confirms-first-coronavirus-case-authorities-will-close-borders-idUSKBN210373" Suriname,SUR,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the government held a press conference that extensively discussed the latest state of affairs regarding the outbreak of the COVID 19 virus in our country. Every day at 6 p.m., the community can count on the latest news. /web/20200510055526/https://covid-19.sr/corona-in-suriname/" Suriname,SUR,20200315,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official COVID-19 information website: /web/20200510054350/https://covid-19.sr/" Suriname,SUR,20200315,H2: Testing policy,1,,"You should immediately call number 178. Then the investigation process starts. • Test material is taken from the patient (preferably at home) and then the material is tested to AZP and CL. • If a person does not need extra care, home quarantine takes place for 14 days (possibly with surveillance), provided the test is positive. • If a patient has complaints, that patient is taken to AZP (Paramaribo) or MMC (Nickerie). These clinics have trained personnel (SARI) in taking samples for the lab. And the patient is transferred to the quarantine unit. • Housemates of the suspect case must also stay home under surveillance during the incubation period. • Treatment must be done according to protocol. /web/20200510170255/https://covid-19.sr/covid-19/" Suriname,SUR,20200315,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"You should immediately call number 178. Then the investigation process starts. • Test material is taken from the patient (preferably at home) and then the material is tested to AZP and CL. • If a person does not need extra care, home quarantine takes place for 14 days (possibly with surveillance), provided the test is positive. • If a patient has complaints, that patient is taken to AZP (Paramaribo) or MMC (Nickerie). These clinics have trained personnel (SARI) in taking samples for the lab. And the patient is transferred to the quarantine unit. • Housemates of the suspect case must also stay home under surveillance during the incubation period. • Treatment must be done according to protocol. /web/20200510170255/https://covid-19.sr/covid-19/" Suriname,SUR,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"All educational institutions closed from Monday March 16 due to the COVID-19 virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510050702/https://www.srherald.com/suriname/2020/03/14/breaking-alle-scholen-vanaf-maandag-gesloten-wegens-coronavirus/" Suriname,SUR,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"District Marowijne North East Lockdown from March 16. As of this date, the East-West connection near the Streekzienhuis Marwina will be closed to all traffic from 00:00 to 06:00. Only on medical advice will permission be given to enter or leave Albina. This lockdown is valid until further notice. /web/20200510144448/https://covid-19.sr/lockdown-marowijne-noord-oost/ March 26 – Nickerie Lockdown The road to and from Nickerie will be closed on March 26, from 00:00 to 06:00. An exception will only be made for emergency traffic. Police and military patrols normally take place during this time. In the south of the country, stricter traffic control will take place. Control posts are being set up in various places in this context. The district commissioners of Nickerie and Marowijne consult with all services responsible for safety to determine where controls should be stepped up. Illegal places where people cross are closed. /web/20200510161852/https://covid-19.sr/lockdown-nickerie-0000-0600/ April 29: President: total east lockdown; partial lockdown in coastal plain /web/20200510164413/https://www.srherald.com/suriname/2020/04/29/president-totale-lockdown-in-oosten-partiele-lockdown-in-kustvlakte/" Suriname,SUR,20200328,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"• From now on, gathering will be limited to a maximum of 10 people. The Supreme College of State, the Government and essential services are exempted from this, provided they observe social distancing. /web/20200510161735/https://covid-19.sr/president-kondigt-strengere-maatregel-aan/" Suriname,SUR,20200328,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"'partial lockdown'. As of Sunday 29 March, 8 pm to 6 am the following morning, no one is allowed to take to the streets. This instruction is valid for the next two weeks. There are, however, exceptions for people from care, safety and essential destination traffic for work. Gathering is now limited to a maximum of ten people. /web/20200510053925/https://www.srherald.com/suriname/2020/03/28/regering-garandeert-medische-zorg-voeding-en-orde-met-partial-lockdown/" Suriname,SUR,20200406,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport closed /web/20200510052256/https://covid-19.sr/situation-report-6-april/" Suriname,SUR,20200406,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All borders, airports and ports closed for passengers. /web/20200510052256/https://covid-19.sr/situation-report-6-april/" Suriname,SUR,20200414,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No advice/ policy on face masks recorded. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-16/" Suriname,SUR,20200510,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200523232712/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_Suriname Wikipedia (the original source cited is in Dutch, see below) “Ban on gathering of groups with more than 10 people. From 10 May onward, groups with more than 50 people will be prohibited.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200516114220/https://covid-19.sr/situation-report-6-april/ (cited source in Dutch) https://web.archive.org/web/20200411022348/https://www.starnieuws.com/index.php/welcome/index/nieuwsitem/57996 (cited source in Dutch)" Suriname,SUR,20200520,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The casinos will open their doors again from May 20, 2020. The Central Market and Peace Market will also be open to the public again from Friday 22 May 2020. /web/20200521030904/https://covid-19.sr/openbare-markten-en-casinos-weer-open/ " Suriname,SUR,20200520,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"The central bank has also instructed banks to provide loans to persons or businesses affected by COVID at an interest rate of 7.5%, below market lending rates. On the regulatory side, commercial banks may now grant 3 to 6 months deferral of payments to companies, institutions and individuals who are affected by COVID. If necessary, specific measures will be taken for each institution aimed at temporarily alleviating the solvency and liquidity requirements, but also tightening up the governance. In cases where an institution has temporarily deviated from the generally applicable guidelines, additional actions and reporting obligations will be imposed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Suriname,SUR,20200524,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Partial lockdown suspended on 24 and 25 May, but reinstated on 26 May. /web/20200601202134/https://www.srherald.com/suriname/2020/05/21/president-geen-lockdown-op-24-en-25-mei/" Suriname,SUR,20200525,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"General Election day" Suriname,SUR,20200526,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Partial lockdown suspended on 24 and 25 May, but reinstated on 26 May. /web/20200601202134/https://www.srherald.com/suriname/2020/05/21/president-geen-lockdown-op-24-en-25-mei/" Suriname,SUR,20200530,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Religious institutions are allowed to admit a maximum of 250 members to their buildings during worship. In recent days, noise has arisen or the ban on gathering has been extended from 50 to 250 people. This exception applies only to the worship services of religious organizations. /web/20200601202901/https://covid-19.sr/samenscholing-tot-250-personen-alleen-voor-religieuze-instellingen/" Suriname,SUR,20200531,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Suriname has switched to code red with regard to the Covid-19 infection risk. As of today, the permitted meetings of 250 people for religious gatherings are also being reduced to 10 people, without exception. /web/20200601204633/https://covid-19.sr/stopzetting-binnenlandse-vluchten/" Suriname,SUR,20200531,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Suriname has switched to code red with regard to the Covid-19 infection risk. May Domestic flights discontinued. Following the closure of the bridge at Stolkertsijver, air traffic from Stoelmans Island, Drietabbetje, Godoholo, Cottica, Lawa Tabiki, Antino, Lawa Anapaike and Oelemarie has also been stopped for passengers to and from Paramaribo. With the recent local infections, Suriname has switched to Code Red with regard to the COVID-19 risk of infection. /web/20200601204633/https://covid-19.sr/stopzetting-binnenlandse-vluchten/" Suriname,SUR,20200531,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"There is no general policy on wearing face masks or advice on them. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-25/" Suriname,SUR,20200601,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 9 April 2020, Suriname’s Minister of Finance issued an announcement with tax measures to alleviate the cash flow challenges faced by corporations and individuals due to COVID-19. The tax measures include: 1:Extension of tax return filing dates 2Based on the applicable Suriname tax legislation, any amount due and payable upon the filing of the preliminary tax returns for the year 2020, could be paid in four equal instalments on 15 April, 15 July, 15 October and 31 December 2020. 3:Taxpayers who are experiencing cash flow challenges because of COVID-19 can submit a substantiated request to the Tax Collector of Direct Taxes to qualify for a deferred payment arrangement 3:The statutory filing and payment due date for the turnover tax returns is the 16th of each month. Whereas, wage tax returns should be filed and any tax due should be paid by the 7th business day following the previous month. The tax authorities will be lenient with these filing and payment dates for the taxable periods of March, April, May and June 2020, provided the taxpayer submits a request for the postponement of the filing of the returns and payment of any wage tax or turnover tax due on these returns. Link Lin:https://web.archive.org/web/20200611111255/https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax-alerts/suriname-announces-tax-measures-to-mitigate-impact-of-covid-19" Suriname,SUR,20200601,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new policy identifies so previous policy is assumed to be continued ." Suriname,SUR,20200601,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new policy identifies so previous policy is assumed to be continued ." Suriname,SUR,20200604,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 4th June, The government of Suriname announced that a nationwide lockdown will be in place from 18:00 (local time) on Thursday, June 4, until 06:00 on Friday, June 12, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).LinK: https://web.archive.org/web/20200611101136/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347946/suriname-authorities-to-impose-lockdown-measures-between-june-4-12-update-4 Schools remain closed: http://web.archive.org/web/20200611101656/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Suriname,SUR,20200604,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The Government of Suriname has announced that it is instituting a “total” lockdown that will last from 1800 on Thursday, June 4, until 0600 hours on Friday, June 12. This means that all residents of the country should stay at home except for short trips for essential needs. Grocery stores, small vegetable stands, bakeries, butchers, pharmacies, and gas stations as well as restaurant carry-out are authorized to operate between 0800 and 1700 each day. Note: It does not clearly mentions about workplace closure but it can be assumed that total lockdown means workplace closure except essential. However detailed announcement is given on official link https://covid-19.sr/. But I could not translate it. LinK2https://web.archive.org/web/20200611101527/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/feb64421-b9e6-477b-9a97-18e1807ac1d7" Suriname,SUR,20200604,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"he Government of Suriname has announced that it is instituting a “total” lockdown that will last from 1800 on Thursday, June 4, until 0600 hours on Friday, June 12. This means that all residents of the country should stay at home except for short trips for essential needs. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200611101527/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/feb64421-b9e6-477b-9a97-18e1807ac1d7" Suriname,SUR,20200604,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"he Government of Suriname has announced that it is instituting a “total” lockdown that will last from 1800 on Thursday, June 4, until 0600 hours on Friday, June 12. This means that all residents of the country should stay at home except for short trips for essential needs. The government will restrict the number of people gathered in one location to five . Link https://web.archive.org/web/20200611101527/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/feb64421-b9e6-477b-9a97-18e1807ac1d7" Suriname,SUR,20200604,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The government will restrict the number of people gathered in one location to five and restrict the number of people in a private motor vehicle to two and in a taxi to two passengers. LinK:https://web.archive.org/web/20200611101527/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/feb64421-b9e6-477b-9a97-18e1807ac1d7" Suriname,SUR,20200604,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government of Suriname has announced that it is instituting a “total” lockdown that will last from 1800 on Thursday, June 4, until 0600 hours on Friday, June 12. This means that all residents of the country should stay at home except for short trips for essential needs. Grocery stores, small vegetable stands, bakeries, butchers, pharmacies, and gas stations as well as restaurant carry-out are authorized to operate between 0800 and 1700 each day Link https://web.archive.org/web/20200611101527/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/feb64421-b9e6-477b-9a97-18e1807ac1d7" Suriname,SUR,20200604,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," Road and air travel has also been stopped to the eastern part of the country, including the closure of the East-West Connecting Road from Stolkersijver. Link :https://web.archive.org/web/20200611101527/https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/feb64421-b9e6-477b-9a97-18e1807ac1d7" Suriname,SUR,20200604,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Suriname has closed all international borders, including ferry services to Guyana. Road and air travel has also been stopped to the eastern part of the country, including the closure of the East-West Connecting Road from Stolkersijver. Link https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347946/suriname-authorities-to-impose-lockdown-measures-between-june-4-12-update-4" Suriname,SUR,20200608,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"It is recommended to wear a face mask, and people are advised to wear one - but it does not appear to be a requirement. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-28/" Suriname,SUR,20200613,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"“We are on the safe side when we count from the first day that the person shows symptoms until fourteen days later. That is the time when you can safely assume that such a person no longer sheds a virus and is therefore no longer contagious to others, regardless of whether the swab is positive at the time, ”said Dr. Stephen Vreden at the press conference on Friday, June 13, 2020. Link: Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200624121004/https://covid-19.sr/verstrekking-covid-19-steunpakketten-verschoven-naar-6-juli/" Suriname,SUR,20200621,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The total lockdown will be lifted with effect from Sunday, June 21, starting at 5:00 AMCompanies and organizations can again maintain their normal opening hours; taking into account the social distances, wash hands and wear mouth and nose cover. Of course, taking into account that everyone is home at 8 p.m. The following sectors will remain closed to the public, namely: hotels, casinos, places of worship, covered vegetable, fruit, meat and fish markets, brothels and barsIndoor gyms remain closed. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200624114229/https://covid-19.sr/president-bouterse-kondigt-versoepeling-en-zestal-maatregelen-aan/" Suriname,SUR,20200621,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,". According to address of President on 20th June ""Domestic flights of persons and goods are allowed under strict guidelines"". This shows internal movement is allowed. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200624114229/https://covid-19.sr/president-bouterse-kondigt-versoepeling-en-zestal-maatregelen-aan/" Suriname,SUR,20200621,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The head of state in his address on 20th June said that the lifting of the total lockdown does not mean that one can move freely across national borders. “All our borders remain closed. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200624114229/https://covid-19.sr/president-bouterse-kondigt-versoepeling-en-zestal-maatregelen-aan/" Suriname,SUR,20200622,H2: Testing policy,1,,"n order to contain the COVID-19 outbreak in Suriname, the Public Health Service will provide you with an investigation in the week of June 22-26, 2020 for a possible infection with COVID-19, so that you can may also receive the necessary care. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200624121004/https://covid-19.sr/verstrekking-covid-19-steunpakketten-verschoven-naar-6-juli/" Suriname,SUR,20200622,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"People are advised to wear a face mask, but it does not appear to be a requirement. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-29/" Suriname,SUR,20200705,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Domestic air traffic to and from East Suriname will also be closed immediately for the area Stoelmans island up to and including Antonio do Brinco. http://archive.fo/ka4BU" Suriname,SUR,20200706,C1: School closing,3,0,"'From Monday July 6, the schools will again offer education to the exam classes at all levels. The Ministry of Education, Science and Culture will continue to communicate all indications to this effect.' 'However, the situation in East Suriname remains unchanged. East Suriname is a hot zone due to the growth of cases at various locations on this border as well as the sharp increase in infected cases on the French side. To prevent further spread in this hot zone, all measures remain in effect unchanged.' http://archive.fo/BGS8D" Suriname,SUR,20200706,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"'Contact professions, such as hairdressing salons, barbershops, physiotherapy, can reopen, provided they follow the measures set by the National COVID-19 Management Team.' but restrictions remain in place in east Suriname http://archive.fo/BGS8D" Suriname,SUR,20200706,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The partial lockdown will now apply from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m, apart from in east Suriname where the restrictions remain unchanged. http://archive.fo/BGS8D " Suriname,SUR,20200706,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"""It is recommended to wear a face mask."" https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-30/" Suriname,SUR,20200721,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transit appears to be prohibited in the East Suriname hotspot, as no changes have been announced on the region since 06 July. http://archive.fo/9gGLV" Suriname,SUR,20200726,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 26 July to 10 August: ""The opening of restaurants and other eateries will be limited as much as possible to take-away service, with the exception of restaurants with terraces and sufficient open space where physical distance and hygiene can be guaranteed, taking general measures into account; 4. All gyms and centers are closed until further notice. Contact sports are also not allowed; All sports activities that take place in the open air may of course take place, since the outside air contributes to strengthening health. It remains in full force that contact sports are not allowed! 5. All private facilities such as Casinos, gambling and entertainment venues, bars, clubs, dancing and brothels are closed; 6. Contact professions such as hairdressing salons, barbershops and within physiotherapy may be operational provided that there is sufficient ventilation in the work areas and general Covid measures are observed; 7. Markets will remain open for the time being, again with due observance of the general Covid measures. The design of alternative markets, eg drive-thru markets, is being considered;"" http://archive.fo/pQyCu" Suriname,SUR,20200726,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From President Santokhi's address on 25 July ""From Sunday 26 July up to and including Monday 10 August, the following additional measures will apply to the entire territory: 1. The curfew is set from 9:00 PM in the evening to 5:00 AM Outside the times of the curfew, the following measures apply 2. Gathering of more than 05 people is prohibited. This prohibition applies, among other things, to: • parties in the public and private sphere; • in places of worship and other religious gatherings and • when conveying condolences at funerals"" http://archive.fo/pQyCu" Suriname,SUR,20200726,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From President Santokhi's address on 25 July ""From Sunday 26 July up to and including Monday 10 August, the following additional measures will apply to the entire territory: 1. The curfew is set from 9:00 PM in the evening to 5:00 AM Outside the times of the curfew, the following measures apply 2. Gathering of more than 05 people is prohibited. This prohibition applies, among other things, to: • parties in the public and private sphere; • in places of worship and other religious gatherings and • when conveying condolences at funerals"" http://archive.fo/pQyCu" Suriname,SUR,20200726,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Across Suriname, ""From Sunday 26 July up to and including Monday 10 August, the following additional measures will apply to the entire territory: 1. The curfew is set from 9:00 PM in the evening to 5:00 AM"" As the curfew is limited to the night hours, and leaving the home is permitted outside of these under the new regulations, this has been coded as a 1. No updates are available indicating stay-at-home requirements remain in place in East Suriname. http://archive.fo/pQyCu" Suriname,SUR,20200727,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Epidemiologist Radjesh Ori shared this information during the COVID-19 press conference on July 27, 2020. The epidemiologist says that the following rules apply to travelers who enter. People who come from the Netherlands go into home quarantine. Persons from other countries go into government quarantine."" http://archive.fo/10aH1 This statement indicates that the border is open with mandatory quarantine for all arrivals, hence a change in coding to 2." Suriname,SUR,20200727,H2: Testing policy,2,,"From Suriname's epidemiologist speaking on 27 July: ""Doctor Ori says it is aiming to conduct mobile COVID-19 tests again this week. The RGD now also has mobile test units in eleven places. “The procedure there is somewhat different. The opportunity to step there and have yourself tested is not available now.” http://archive.fo/10aH1 This indicates that testing is limited to symptomatic individuals, and therefore meets a coding of 2" Suriname,SUR,20200728,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"It is mandatory to wear a face mask outside. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-31/" Suriname,SUR,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Central Bank of Suriname was closed to employees and customers on 6 August after two of the bank employees tested positive. http://archive.vn/axRYD" Suriname,SUR,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Effective from 10 August late-night to 23 August, 'all gyms and centers are closed until further notice. Contact sports are also not allowed. All private facilities such as casinos, gambling and entertainment including Suribet, bars, clubs, dance halls and brothels are closed'. http://archive.vn/RrteH" Suriname,SUR,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Effective from 10 August late-night to 23 August, 'gatherings of more than 5 people, except for work or education, religious gatherings and funerals, are prohibited. For meetings for work or educational purposes, funerals and religious gatherings, a maximum number of 50 people in groups of 5 applies, subject to a distance of 1.5 meters'. http://archive.vn/RrteH" Suriname,SUR,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"President of Suriname, Chan Santokhi, extended the curfew from [9pm - 5am] to [8am - 5am], effective from 10 August late-night to 23 August. http://archive.vn/RrteH" Suriname,SUR,20200811,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Suriname has also closed its international borders, including ferry services to Guyana, until at least August 14. However, exceptions are made for medical emergencies, freight operations, and repatriation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831113613/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-government-extends-national-curfew-to-curb-covid-19-spike/" Suriname,SUR,20200820,C1: School closing,3,0,"The lockdown was extended until August 23 but schools are not reported to be closing. ""Among the other measures outlined by the government include the mandatory wearing of mouth/nose covering outside of the home and especially when entering public spaces, reducing the operating practices for restaurants and other eateries as much as possible to take away service and prohibiting gathering of more than five persons except for work, education, religious gatherings and funerals."" ""The lockdown was extended until August 23. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831113613/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-government-extends-national-curfew-to-curb-covid-19-spike/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200831113613/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-government-extends-national-curfew-to-curb-covid-19-spike/ " Suriname,SUR,20200820,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Suriname– President Chan Santokhi has announced a series of new measures, including a nine-hour curfew as the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country moves to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This includes a curfew, active until August 23. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831113613/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-government-extends-national-curfew-to-curb-covid-19-spike/" Suriname,SUR,20200820,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Suriname– President Chan Santokhi has announced a series of new measures, including a nine-hour curfew as the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country moves to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This includes a curfew, active until August 23. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831113613/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-government-extends-national-curfew-to-curb-covid-19-spike/" Suriname,SUR,20200820,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Restrictions remain in place." Suriname,SUR,20200820,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Suriname– President Chan Santokhi has announced a series of new measures, including a nine-hour curfew as the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country moves to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This includes a curfew, active until August 23. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831113613/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-government-extends-national-curfew-to-curb-covid-19-spike/" Suriname,SUR,20200820,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Suriname– President Chan Santokhi has announced a series of new measures, including a nine-hour curfew as the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country moves to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This includes a curfew, active until August 23. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831113613/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-government-extends-national-curfew-to-curb-covid-19-spike/" Suriname,SUR,20200820,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Suriname– President Chan Santokhi has announced a series of new measures, including a nine-hour curfew as the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country moves to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This includes a curfew, active until August 23. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831113613/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-government-extends-national-curfew-to-curb-covid-19-spike/" Suriname,SUR,20200820,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No update found. " Suriname,SUR,20200821,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"It is mandatory to wear a facemask in public. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-34/" Suriname,SUR,20200824,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Citizens are required to wear face masks outside. https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/#:~:text=Suriname%20has%20confirmed%20cases%20of,with%20an%20exception%20for%20workplaces." Suriname,SUR,20200828,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, August 28 at 8pm to Sunday, August 30 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The Government of Suriname has also instituted a daily nationwide curfew between the hours of 8pm to 5am. The curfew will remain in place until further announcement by the Government of Suriname. Violators of the lockdown or curfew measures may be fined. http://web.archive.org/web/20201213171256/https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-35/" Suriname,SUR,20200828,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, August 28 at 8pm to Sunday, August 30 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The Government of Suriname has also instituted a daily nationwide curfew between the hours of 8pm to 5am. The curfew will remain in place until further announcement by the Government of Suriname. Violators of the lockdown or curfew measures may be fined. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-35/" Suriname,SUR,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, August 28 at 8pm to Sunday, August 30 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The Government of Suriname has also instituted a daily nationwide curfew between the hours of 8pm to 5am. The curfew will remain in place until further announcement by the Government of Suriname. Violators of the lockdown or curfew measures may be fined. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-35/" Suriname,SUR,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, August 28 at 8pm to Sunday, August 30 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The Government of Suriname has also instituted a daily nationwide curfew between the hours of 8pm to 5am. The curfew will remain in place until further announcement by the Government of Suriname. Violators of the lockdown or curfew measures may be fined. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-35/" Suriname,SUR,20200828,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, August 28 at 8pm to Sunday, August 30 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The Government of Suriname has also instituted a daily nationwide curfew between the hours of 8pm to 5am. The curfew will remain in place until further announcement by the Government of Suriname. Violators of the lockdown or curfew measures may be fined. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-35/" Suriname,SUR,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, August 28 at 8pm to Sunday, August 30 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The Government of Suriname has also instituted a daily nationwide curfew between the hours of 8pm to 5am. The curfew will remain in place until further announcement by the Government of Suriname. Violators of the lockdown or curfew measures may be fined. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-35/" Suriname,SUR,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, August 28 at 8pm to Sunday, August 30 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The Government of Suriname has also instituted a daily nationwide curfew between the hours of 8pm to 5am. The curfew will remain in place until further announcement by the Government of Suriname. Violators of the lockdown or curfew measures may be fined. https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-35/" Suriname,SUR,20200911,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed for the academic break. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911003213/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Suriname,SUR,20200911,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, September 4 at 8pm to Monday, September 7 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The weekend “total lockdown” will also be in place from Friday, September 11 at 8pm to Monday, September 14 at 5am."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923125829/https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-37/" Suriname,SUR,20200911,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, September 4 at 8pm to Monday, September 7 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The weekend “total lockdown” will also be in place from Friday, September 11 at 8pm to Monday, September 14 at 5am."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923125829/https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-37/" Suriname,SUR,20200911,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, September 4 at 8pm to Monday, September 7 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The weekend “total lockdown” will also be in place from Friday, September 11 at 8pm to Monday, September 14 at 5am."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923125829/https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-37/" Suriname,SUR,20200911,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,1,"""The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, September 4 at 8pm to Monday, September 7 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The weekend “total lockdown” will also be in place from Friday, September 11 at 8pm to Monday, September 14 at 5am."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923125829/https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-37/" Suriname,SUR,20200911,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""The Government of Suriname has announced a “total lockdown” as a countermeasure to the spread of COVID-19 from Friday, September 4 at 8pm to Monday, September 7 at 5am. People are instructed to stay home during this time. The weekend “total lockdown” will also be in place from Friday, September 11 at 8pm to Monday, September 14 at 5am."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923125829/https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-37/" Suriname,SUR,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Total lockdown ended on September 14. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923125829/https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-37/" Suriname,SUR,20200915,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is operating and taxis and buses are available. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923123510/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information" Suriname,SUR,20200915,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A daily curfew, from 8pm to 5am, is still in place. It will remain in place until further announcement by the Government of Suriname. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923123510/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information http://web.archive.org/web/20200923123650/https://sr.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-paramaribo-suriname-35/ " Suriname,SUR,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200923123510/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information" Suriname,SUR,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Announced by the President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, on 27 September, 'brothels, bars, night clubs, dance halls, discotheques and the like will remain closed and restaurants and other commercial eateries may only open for take-out or delivery, provided they have outdoor terraces.' https://archive.vn/P3FLp" Suriname,SUR,20200928,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"President Chandrikapersad Santokhi announced on 27 September a 2-week extension of 'the curfew [which was to end on 27 September], but that it will now start one hour later at 9.00 pm to 5.00 am (local time) due to the restart of schools across the country'. https://archive.vn/P3FLp" Suriname,SUR,20200928,C8: International travel controls,3,,"President Chandrikapersad Santokhi announced on 27 September to resume direct flights from the Netherlands; 'passengers must submit a negative COVID-19 test and are required to be quarantined for 10 days after arrival'. https://archive.vn/P3FLp" Suriname,SUR,20201001,C1: School closing,1,1,"Previously coded as 2G but students of all school grades have returned to school according to Suriname's Education Ministry: ""primary schools grade 1 and 2 from 8am to noon; primary schools grade 3 and 4 from 8am to 12:30pm; primary schools grade 5 to 8 from 8 am to 1pm; the VOI schools from 7:30am to 1pm; VOE schools from 7am to 1am"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201213202555/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fministerievanonderwijs%2Fposts%2F3567570206627179 Safety and hygiene standards are in place: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213202809/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fministerievanonderwijs%2Fposts%2F3579803808737152 === I am attaching the original note below for reference Students of higher grades in Suriname went back to schools on 1 October. Students of the lower grades will gradually be allowed to return in October. https://archive.vn/kGw1j https://archive.vn/1Knx6" Suriname,SUR,20201006,C1: School closing,1,1,"Ministry of Education, Science and Culture agreed restart of schools across the country with some restrictions (physical separation, classes divided into groups). https://web.archive.org/web/20201018120702/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-extends-curfew-reopens-border-to-international-flights-from-netherlands/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201018110625/https://www.starnieuws.com/index.php/welcome/index/nieuwsitem/60933 " Suriname,SUR,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"President Santokhi warned on 28th of September that authorities will move to close companies that breach the protocols aimed at curbing the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018120702/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-extends-curfew-reopens-border-to-international-flights-from-netherlands/ " Suriname,SUR,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Religious gatherings are permitted only if no more than 50 people are present at the same time, as president Santokhi announced on 28th of September. Also, indoor sports activities and contact sports are not permitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018120702/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-extends-curfew-reopens-border-to-international-flights-from-netherlands/ " Suriname,SUR,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"President Santokhi announced on 28th of September the ban on gathering is valid for groups larger than 10 people (also including house parties). https://web.archive.org/web/20201018120702/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-extends-curfew-reopens-border-to-international-flights-from-netherlands/ " Suriname,SUR,20201006,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is allowed and monitored, but outside 9 PM and 5 AM, when nationwide curfew is applied. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018120702/https:/www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-extends-curfew-reopens-border-to-international-flights-from-netherlands/" Suriname,SUR,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"President Santokhi announced on 28th of September a two-week extension of curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018120702/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-extends-curfew-reopens-border-to-international-flights-from-netherlands/" Suriname,SUR,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Re-coding from 06 Oct 2020 to 08 Nov 2020 - the previously-mentioned curfew is coded under C6 as 2G. There are currently no interstate travel restrictions on record. As of 9 Nov 2020, the curfew is from 22:00 to 05:00. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120025948/http:/health.gov.sr/actueel/2020/covid-19-maatregelen-blijven-gehandhaafd-ondanks-dalende-trend/ " Suriname,SUR,20201006,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Ministry of Health and the Office for Public Health (BOG) removed starting with 24th of August quarantine arrivals from Netherlands and Curaçao for passengers who have stayed in these countries for 14 consecutive days before departure to Suriname. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018120702/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/suriname-extends-curfew-reopens-border-to-international-flights-from-netherlands/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201018180319/https://covid-19.sr/thuisquarantaine-vooralsnog-afgeschaft-voor-passagiers-nederland-en-curacao/%20: " Suriname,SUR,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On 12th of July, the Minister of Finance announced additional tax measures (additionally to the previous tax measures since 9th of April): 1. Extension of tax filing date – preliminary tax return for the year 2020. 2. Payments on the preliminary tax return for the year 2020. 3. Extension of tax filing date - final tax return for the year 2019. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019145520/https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax-alerts/suriname-announces-new-and-amended-tax-measures-to-mitigate-impact-of-covid-19 " Suriname,SUR,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"In Situation Report of National COVID-19 Management Team (NCMT), since 27th of May, was published that the Health Information and Education Department in collaboration with Infectious Diseases department hold several awareness sessions for Board Supervisors, who should make their communities aware of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, the manner of infection, as well as how to prevent it and how to act when a person has specific symptoms. Also, on 19th of August was published COVID-19 Prevention Protocol For Re-opening. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019185036/https://covid-19.sr/covid-19-preventie-protocol-voor-re-opening-bettingkantoren/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201019193042/https://covid-19.sr/situation-report-27-mei-2020/ " Suriname,SUR,20201006,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Regional Health Service has mobile test units in eleven locations. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019184138/https://covid-19.sr/500-repatrianten-nog-in-het-buitenland/ " Suriname,SUR,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"In Situation Report of National COVID-19 Management Team (NCMT), since 27th of May, was published that COVID-19 response team of the Ministry of Health in collaboration with NCMT is active on a daily basis in case studies, contact tracing and tightening up preventive measures. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019193042/https://covid-19.sr/situation-report-27-mei-2020/ " Suriname,SUR,20201019,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change found +evidence that schools remain open with safety and hygiene measures in place: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213203332/https://www.facebook.com/ministerievanonderwijs/posts/3635135809870618" Suriname,SUR,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029235323/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/." Suriname,SUR,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change found. " Suriname,SUR,20201019,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029235323/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/." Suriname,SUR,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201019,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201029235323/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/." Suriname,SUR,20201019,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201019,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change found +evidence that schools remain open with safety and hygiene measures in place: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213203332/https://www.facebook.com/ministerievanonderwijs/posts/3635135809870618" Suriname,SUR,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings are allowed up to 10 people. Funerals and religious services may be held with larger groups, as long as there is no more than one person per 5 square meters. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108152548/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Taxis and Buses are available. http://web.archive.org/web/20201108152548/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201108155706/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Suriname.html" Suriname,SUR,20201030,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201030,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change found," Suriname,SUR,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change found." Suriname,SUR,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of 9 Nov 2020, some businesses can reopen: ""Further opening up; Markets leisure resorts; Casinos; gambling and entertainment venues; gaming firms; gyms, yoga, dance schools, aerobics, zumba and sports or fitness centres. Contact professions, such as physiotherapists, hair salons, hairdressers and barbershops; All this in accordance with the protocols in force, taking into account the COVID19 measures."" Other businesses remain closed: ""Brothels, bars, nightclubs, dancings, nightclubs and the like remain closed. Sanctions will follow if these places are open, despite the ban."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201120025948/http:/health.gov.sr/actueel/2020/covid-19-maatregelen-blijven-gehandhaafd-ondanks-dalende-trend/" Suriname,SUR,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As of 9 Nov 2020, ""No training of groups larger than 30 people. It is forbidden to hold parties, including house parties. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120025948/http:/health.gov.sr/actueel/2020/covid-19-maatregelen-blijven-gehandhaafd-ondanks-dalende-trend/"" " Suriname,SUR,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As of 9 Nov 2020, the curfew is from 22:00 to 05:00. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120025948/http:/health.gov.sr/actueel/2020/covid-19-maatregelen-blijven-gehandhaafd-ondanks-dalende-trend/ " Suriname,SUR,20201109,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Latest article (12 Nov 2020) from the Ministry of Health referencing testing - https://web.archive.org/web/20201124010709/http://health.gov.sr/actueel/2020/bij-covid-19-gerelateerde-verschijnselen-nog-steeds-swab-test-afnemen/. " Suriname,SUR,20201122,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new update: http://web.archive.org/web/20201213204033/http://education.gov.sr/" Suriname,SUR,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201127104343/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/suriname/" Suriname,SUR,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since there is already a restriction on public gatherings it will also affect public events. Although funerals and religious activities are allowed to go on" Suriname,SUR,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings are limited to thirty people. Funerals and religious services may be held with larger groups, as long as there is no more than one person per 5 square meters. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201127104810/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201122,C5: Close public transport,0,,"s public transportation operating? Yes Taxis and buses are available. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201127104810/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"There is a curfew in place from 11pm to 5am daily. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201127104810/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201127104810/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201122,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Restrictions in response to coronavirus Restrictions include enhanced medical screening and border closures, which is stopping people travelling into and out of the country and limiting those who wish to leave. Although I have two websites which indicate that borders are closed, I also have one which says the border is partially open. Sources for border closure: http://web.archive.org/web/20201127104117/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/suriname/entry-requirements http://web.archive.org/web/20201127104343/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/suriname/ Source for partial closure: http://web.archive.org/web/20201127104810/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201122,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update" Suriname,SUR,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On May 20, the central bank announced that it would lower the domestic currency reserve requirement from 35% to 27.5%. The central bank has also instructed banks to provide loans to persons or businesses affected by COVID at an interest rate of 7.5%, below market lending rates. On the regulatory side, commercial banks may now grant 3 to 6 months deferral of payments to companies, institutions and individuals who are affected by COVID. If necessary, specific measures will be taken for each institution aimed at temporarily alleviating the solvency and liquidity requirements, but also tightening up the governance. In cases where an institution has temporarily deviated from the generally applicable guidelines, additional actions and reporting obligations will be imposed. Source: " Suriname,SUR,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaign is ongoing. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130124229/https://today.caricom.org/covid19/suriname/" Suriname,SUR,20201122,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130141734/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201122,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new update. Source: " Suriname,SUR,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Mandatory wearing of face masks in all public spaces. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201127104343/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/suriname/" Suriname,SUR,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travellers required to quarantine for 10 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213233851/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy update: " Suriname,SUR,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Non-essential businesses closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213232555/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/suriname/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Funeral and religious gatherings permitted. http://health.gov.sr/actueel/2020/covid-19-situatie-stabiel-maatregelen-blijven-van-kracht/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings limited to 30 individuals. http://health.gov.sr/actueel/2020/covid-19-situatie-stabiel-maatregelen-blijven-van-kracht/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport running. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213233851/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew in place between 11 pm and 5 am. http://health.gov.sr/actueel/2020/covid-19-situatie-stabiel-maatregelen-blijven-van-kracht/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Interstate and intercity travel permitted. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213233851/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Incoming flights from Cuba and Haiti banned as of December 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213235010/http://health.gov.sr/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy update: Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213231506/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Suriname,SUR,20201202,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy update: Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213231506/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Suriname,SUR,20201202,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy update: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213225949/http://health.gov.sr/actueel/2020/covid-19-situatie-stabiel-maatregelen-blijven-van-kracht/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy update: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213233851/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy update: https://web.archive.org/web/20201213233851/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Face masks required in any public setting. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213233851/https://sr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Suriname,SUR,20201202,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No policy update. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213225949/http://health.gov.sr/actueel/2020/covid-19-situatie-stabiel-maatregelen-blijven-van-kracht/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200127,H1: Public information campaigns,1,0,"First public address by a state institution, the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic, on 27 January 2020. Dedicated call centre for answering questions about coronavirus launched, along with a dedicated email address. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200520104143/https://www.health.gov.sk/Clanok?premier-koronavirus-opatrenia" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200304,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government started to regularly inform the public about the developments concerning coronavirus, based on the Facebook account of the Cabinet of PM https://www.facebook.com/UradVladySR/ In addition to the regular updates by the Ministry of Health since 27 January 2020 https://www.health.gov.sk/Clanky?stranka=8 http://web.archive.org/web/20200520114315/https://www.health.gov.sk/Clanky?stranka=8" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200306,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Crisis Management Team of the Slovak Republic recommended to all citizens not to participate in public events, avoid going to shopping centres and religious places, and forbade visits in hospitals, nursing homes and prisons. http://web.archive.org/web/20200520105924/https://www.ta3.com/clanok/1177181/koronavirus-je-na-slovensku-pacient-sa-nenakazil-v-zahranici.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200309,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Citizens returning from Italy, China, South Korea and Iran required to observe a 14-day quarantine at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200520115156/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-bans-public-events-quarantines-people-returning-from-coronavirus-affected-countries-idUSKBN20W2FT" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200310,C1: School closing,2,0,"All primary schools, art schools and kindergartens in the capital will stay closed from March 10 until the end of the week, Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo stated. Several secondary schools and universities have also been closed as a precaution to stop the spreading of the coronavirus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200520112759/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22353481/coronavirus-many-schools-in-slovakia-have-been-closed.html The school closures will last for 14 days from Monday [16 March 2020], Pellegrini said. http://web.archive.org/web/20200520112754/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-closes-schools-stops-international-travel-to-battle-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Z20R" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Slovak government ordered a 14-day ban on all cultural, sporting and other events organized by public authorities to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200520105649/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-bans-public-events-quarantines-people-returning-from-coronavirus-affected-countries-idUSKBN20W2FT Ban on all public gatherings starting 10 March 2020. (AWood: Now link is broken as was not archived...) Source: https://www.teraz.sk/slovensko/premier-pre-samospravy-plati-zakaz/451107-clanok.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings are prohibited since 12 March 2020 when the Government of Slovakia declared a state of emergency. This measure was extended on 24 March 2020 until further notice. It is not clearly indicated what is the maximum number of people that can gather, but given that all public gatherings are forbidden it can be assumed that the correct value for this indicator is either 3G or 4G. Approaching this conservatively, the selected coding is 3G. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427131006/http://www.uvzsr.sk/docs/info/covid19/Opatrenie_UVZSR_zakaz_hromadnych_podujati_od_24032020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200312,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"State of emergency came into effect on 12 March 2020. Although the government/ crisis management team did not impose restrictions on people leaving their homes, the law on health and safety at work requires that employers take into account any risks to their employees' health, and allow work from home where appropriate. Most employers in both the public and private sector have thus asked their employees to work from home. The public information campaign has also emphasised the importance of staying home. Source (for the covid-19 implications of the law on health and safety at work): http://web.archive.org/web/20200520113738/https://uzitocna.pravda.sk/ako-vybavit/clanok/545127-koronavirus-zamestnavatel-zamestnanec-a-praca-z-domu/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Press release of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic: entertainment centres, aqua parks, ski centres, shopping centres are closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200520111928/https://www.minv.sk/?tlacove-spravy=&sprava=ustredny-krizovy-stab-pritvrdil-opatrenia-v-boji-proti-sireniu-koronavirusu http://web.archive.org/web/20200520112754/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-closes-schools-stops-international-travel-to-battle-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Z20R http://web.archive.org/web/20200520113447/https://www.inthesnow.com/slovakias-leading-ski-area-announces-14-day-shut-down/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200313,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Only citizens of Slovakia and persons with permanent and temporary residence in Slovakia are allowed to enter, and all are required to undergo 14-day quarantine. Borders closed to all other nationals, except for truck drivers ensuring maintenance of supply chains, diplomatic corps, medical staff and certain categories of short-term cross-border workers. Source: Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic https://www.mzsr.sk/Clanok?koronavirus-opatrenia-mimoriadne http://web.archive.org/web/20200520115301/https://www.mzsr.sk/Clanok?koronavirus-opatrenia-mimoriadne" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200314,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport operating on a reduced schedule starting from 14 March 2020. Source: press release of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic http://web.archive.org/web/20200520111917/https://www.minv.sk/?tlacove-spravy=&sprava=ustredny-krizovy-stab-pritvrdil-opatrenia-v-boji-proti-sireniu-koronavirusu" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools are closed starting 16 March 2020 based on the decision of the Crisis Management Team of the Slovak Republic. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200520112244/https://www.mzsr.sk/Clanok?koronavirus-opatrenia-mimoriadne" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Press release of the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic: all schools including universities are closed starting 16 March 2020. Source: https://www.minv.sk/?tlacove-spravy&sprava=ustredny-krizovy-stab-pritvrdil-opatrenia-v-boji-proti-sireniu-koronavirusu" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"All educational activities have been moved to remote 'from home' online learning." Slovak Republic,SVK,20200316,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Recommendation for all inhabitants to minimise movement, stay at home unless absolutely necessary to go out and keep social distance. http://web.archive.org/web/20200520115005/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-declares-state-of-emergency-over-coronavirus-orders-shop-closures-idUSKBN21214M" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government announced the possibility to defer mortgage and loan repayments by 1 to 9 months for sole proprietors, small and medium-sized companies medium-sized companies. In addition it also announced an automatic postponement of the deadline for filing a tax return until the end of the month following the end of the pandemic period. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518210520/https://korona.gov.sk/pomoc-zamestnancom/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200329,E1: Income support,2,0,"According to the Budapest Business Journal, the Prime Minister announced 1.5 billion Euros per month to refund 80% of salaries received by people employed in facilities that have been obliged to close. Compensation will also be offered to the self-employed and employees depending on the drop in revenues of the affected businesses. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518201927/https://bbj.hu/region/slovak-govt-drafts-first-aid-economic-package-due-to-coronavirus_180667" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200403,E1: Income support,2,0,"Up to 9 months postponement of loan rates was introduced, applicable only to consumer credits, individual entrepreneurs and SME´s; https://web.archive.org/web/20200718084404/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-slovakia-loans/update-1-slovak-banks-agree-to-loan-deferrals-of-up-to-9-months-finance-minister-idUSL8N2BR3RW https://web.archive.org/web/20200718084324/https://www.noerr.com/en/newsroom/news/regional-updates-moratorium-on-loans https://web.archive.org/web/20200618062613/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200403,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Up to 9 months postponement of loan rates was introduced, applicable only to consumer credits, individual entrepreneurs and SME´s; https://web.archive.org/web/20200718084404/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-slovakia-loans/update-1-slovak-banks-agree-to-loan-deferrals-of-up-to-9-months-finance-minister-idUSL8N2BR3RW https://web.archive.org/web/20200718084324/https://www.noerr.com/en/newsroom/news/regional-updates-moratorium-on-loans https://web.archive.org/web/20200618062613/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200408,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The Government has also suspended the right of free gatherings, with the exception of people living in a single household. The measure is aimed at preventing visits during Easter in order to minimise the coronavirus spread. /web/20200427121510/https://newsnow.tasr.sk/policy/slovak-government-restricts-free-movement-of-people-during-april-8-13/ /web/20200427122052/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-plans-to-restrict-movement-of-people-for-six-days-idUSL8N2BT0UH " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"To prevent increased movement of the population during the Easter holidays, restricted movement has been ordered from 8 April until 13 April; excluding movement for the purposes of work, shopping for essentials and medicines, visits to doctor, attendance of funerals and similar activities. /web/20200427121510/https://newsnow.tasr.sk/policy/slovak-government-restricts-free-movement-of-people-during-april-8-13/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"To prevent increased movement of the population during the Easter holidays, restricted movement has been ordered from 8 April until 13 April; excluding movement for the purposes of work, shopping for essentials and medicines, visits to doctor, attendance of funerals and similar activities. /web/20200427121510/https://newsnow.tasr.sk/policy/slovak-government-restricts-free-movement-of-people-during-april-8-13/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200414,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings, sporting events, and religious services remain prohibited and schools universities remain closed until further notice. /web/20200427115110/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334516/slovakia-authorities-announce-plans-to-ease-covid-19-lockdown-measures-april-20-update-5 Public gatherings are prohibited since 12 March 2020 when the Government of Slovakia declared a state of emergency. This measure was extended on 24 March 2020 until further notice. It is not clearly indicated what is the maximum number of people that can gather, but given that all public gatherings are forbidden it can be assumed that the correct value for this indicator is either 3G or 4G. Approaching this conservatively, the selected coding is 3G. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427131006/http://www.uvzsr.sk/docs/info/covid19/Opatrenie_UVZSR_zakaz_hromadnych_podujati_od_24032020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200414,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Recommendation for all inhabitants to minimise movement (especially over 65s), stay at home unless absolutely necessary to go out and keep social distance. Restriction of movement ban lifted. Mass gatherings still banned. /web/20200427122335/https://dennikn.sk/1842513/vlada-schvalila-zakaz-vychadzania-cez-velku-noc-zakazala-aj-zhromazdovanie-ludi-ktori-neziju-v-jednej-domacnosti /web/20200427131353/https://www.korona.gov.sk/en/adopted-measures/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Recommendation for all inhabitants to minimise movement, stay at home unless absolutely necessary to go out and keep social distance. Restriction of movement ban lifted. /web/20200427122335/https://dennikn.sk/1842513/vlada-schvalila-zakaz-vychadzania-cez-velku-noc-zakazala-aj-zhromazdovanie-ludi-ktori-neziju-v-jednej-domacnosti" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public gatherings, sporting events, and religious services remain prohibited and schools universities remain closed until further notice. /web/20200427115110/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/334516/slovakia-authorities-announce-plans-to-ease-covid-19-lockdown-measures-april-20-update-5 https://web.archive.org/web/20200427131006/http://www.uvzsr.sk/docs/info/covid19/Opatrenie_UVZSR_zakaz_hromadnych_podujati_od_24032020.pdf " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200422,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"As of 22 April 2020, Slovak government started to lift certain measures, such as opening of outdoor markets (under certain hygienic conditions such as keeping a minimum of 2m distance, one-way passage, wearing of masks), certain outdoor sports playgrounds, longterm accommodation facilitates, shops in shopping centres with separate entrances. Further lifting of restrictions is foreseen to happen in 2-week intervals, depending on the evolution of the epidemiological situation. Source: Official information website of the Slovak Government about the coronavirus Original: https://www.korona.gov.sk/ako-sa-budu-uvolnovat-opatrenia-uvodne-informacie/ Updated: http://web.archive.org/web/20200520115516/https://korona.gov.sk/ako-sa-budu-uvolnovat-opatrenia-uvodne-informacie/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200422,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Outdoor sports grounds and some shops and services reopening as lockdown is eased slightly, include takeaway meals allowed. /web/20200427120850/https://www.health.gov.sk/Clanok?Hlavna-sprava-COVID-19 /web/20200427131602/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-slovakia/slovakia-plans-to-reopen-small-shops-outdoor-sports-grounds-idUKKBN2222D5 " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200422,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1," Central Crisis Staff of the Slovak Republic and the ÚVZ SR recommends: citizens to restrict mobility outside their residence to the necessary extent. (This wording of recommendation is from an online translator) /web/20200427120850/https://www.health.gov.sk/Clanok?Hlavna-sprava-COVID-19 " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200428,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Facial coverings (mask, scarf, etc.) are required in public spaces except when outdoors and 20 meters from the closest person. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430194746/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200506,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"According to the Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic, today there was an opening up of outdoor terraces of restaurants with social distancing, opening of hairdressers, barbers, cosmetics, pedicures or manicures, and of outdoor tourist attractions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510144906/http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4262:covid-19-pristupujeme-knaliemu-otvaraniu-obchodov-ansluieb&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200506,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In general there is still a ban on public gatherings, with the exception of religious ceremonies which can now take place from today in compliance with anti-epidemic measures, according to the Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510144906/http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4262:covid-19-pristupujeme-knaliemu-otvaraniu-obchodov-ansluieb&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200506,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Taxis are now allowed to run with a separate space between the driver and the customer, who is to sit in the back seat, according to the Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510144906/http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4262:covid-19-pristupujeme-knaliemu-otvaraniu-obchodov-ansluieb&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200506,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"According to the Slovakia government website people are still advised to stay at home and only leave home for limited purposes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510151259/https://korona.gov.sk/en/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200520,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From today, as part of phase 4 of easing of restrictions, it is now possible to use mass events (such as visits to the cinema, theater, etc.) is limited to a maximum of 100 people. This is shown on the government website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528124447/https://korona.gov.sk/ako-sa-budu-uvolnovat-opatrenia-uvodne-informacie/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200601,C1: School closing,2,1,"From today kindergartens and primary schools were opened according to the UK government: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608221953/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia/staying-during-coronavirus" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200603,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to Visit Bratislava, it seems like everything is open from today, so I think there are no longer any measures for workplace closing.: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608222720/https://www.visitbratislava.com/covid19-news/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200603,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"From 3 June, ""it will be allowed to organize sports competition events . Spectators will also be able to take part in them, under clearly defined conditions. In the operations of theater, film, music and other art performances , the mandatory distance of 2 meters from each other will be abolished, it will be replaced by a checkerboard seat . The obligation for artists to have a certificate of a negative test for COVID-19 is also abolished."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200629151131/http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4328%3Auvz-sr-pristupujeme-knaliemu-vyraznemu-uvoovaniu-opatreni&catid=250%3Akoronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153#" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200605,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Most travel to Slovakia is stilled restricted, but the movement of citizens between Slovakia and the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary has been unrestricted since 5 June according to Visit Bratislava: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608222720/https://www.visitbratislava.com/covid19-news/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200609,C1: School closing,2,1,"Primary schools and kindergartens have been allowed to open since 1 June. Secondary schools are expected to reopen from 22 June" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200609,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"From 9 June 2020, daily interstate long-distance and regional train services will be resumed at all border crossings with the Czech Republic. From 9 June 2020, 48 trains will start running in long-distance transport and 45 trains a day in regional interstate transport. http://web.archive.org/web/20200618045351/https://korona.gov.sk/prijate-opatrenia/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200609,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No updates" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200609,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No updates" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200609,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Entry of foreigners through the internal air border if flying from a country not listed as a „safe country“ is not allowed (flight departure from the country not listed as a „safe country“). Such flights are prohibited."" - there are a number of exceptions such as diplomats, people in the freight sector, people with relatives in the slovak republic etc. Safe countries as of 18 June are: Republic of Bulgaria Republic of Cyprus Czech Republic Kingdom of Denmark Republic of Estonia Republic of Finland Hellenic Republic Republic of Croatia Republic of Iceland Principality of Liechtenstein Republic of Lithuania Republic of Latvia Hungary Republic of Malta Federal Republic of Germany Kingdom of Norway Republic of Austria Republic of Slovenia Swiss Confederation https://web.archive.org/web/20200618062249/https://www.mzv.sk/documents/10182/4144190/Measure+of+the+Public+Health+Authority+of+the+Slovak+Republic+.pdf/8171217c-6a16-4491-afa7-9c57b7ebafcd" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200610,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From 10 June, the maximum number of participants is changed to 500. http://web.archive.org/web/20200629151131/http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4328%3Auvz-sr-pristupujeme-knaliemu-vyraznemu-uvoovaniu-opatreni&catid=250%3Akoronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153#" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200610,C8: International travel controls,3,,"International travel is also being relaxed with airports in Bratislava and Košice resuming flights from mid-June, cross-border checks conducted only for the Slovakia-Poland border, and the compulsory two-week quarantine for Slovaks arriving from 19 (European) countries lifted on June 10. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618062613/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200610,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"As of 10 June, the obligation to wear a face mask outdoor at a distance from other persons less than 2 metres has been modified to a recommendation. However masks are still required in all public spaces https://web.archive.org/web/20200903212823/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200614,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The limited number of new cases allowed for a subsequent acceleration of reopening plans, with most containment measures now lifted and the national emergency ending on June 13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618062613/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200618062731/https://kafkadesk.org/2020/06/10/slovakia-eases-more-coronavirus-restrictions/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200620,C1: School closing,2,1,"From 20 June 2020, the second stage of primary schools and secondary schools will open. Pupils and students will not have to wear a veil as part of the educational process. It is also possible to open kindergartens on a voluntary basis after fulfilling certain conditions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200617133745/https://korona.gov.sk/zariadenia-pre-deti-a-mladez-ktore-sa-mozu-1-6-2020-otvorit/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200620,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"From 20 June, subject to hygienic conditions, the following are permitted: perform services, first Holy Communion, the sacrament of confirmation, church wedding ceremony, and civil wedding ceremony. http://web.archive.org/web/20200618045351/https://korona.gov.sk/prijate-opatrenia/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200620,C8: International travel controls,2,,"With effect from 20 June 2020 (06:00), persons arriving in Slovakia from 25 health-safe countries can enjoy unrestricted crossing of borders. Persons arriving in Slovakia from countries other than health-safe countries continue to be required to prove themselves by a 96-hour-old negative test for COVID-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20200625232503/https://korona.gov.sk/karantenne-opatrenia/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200706,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The government extended the list of less risky countries on 6 July, while removed Bulgaria and Montenegro from the list. http://web.archive.org/web/20200629172528/https://korona.gov.sk/karantenne-opatrenia/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200709,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Policies on mass and sports events seem to have been relaxed on Jul 1 and they are now allowed if the event meets certain hygienic criteria. ""Regulation valid from: 1 July 2020, 0:00 Validity of the Regulation until: until further notice Updated July 6, 2020 The following obligations must be observed when organizing mass and sporting events : entry and stay at the place of the mass event should be allowed only with the covered upper respiratory tract (for example, a veil, a scarf, a scarf), perform frequent disinfection of areas , especially contact surfaces (handles, floors and objects), sanitary facilities must be equipped with liquid soap and paper towels"" and others hygienic requirements. http://web.archive.org/web/20200715071108/https://korona.gov.sk/platne-hygienicke-opatrenia/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200709,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Gatherings of more than 1000 people are allowed if certain hygienic conditions are met. ""Regulation valid from: 7 July 2020, 0:00 Validity of the Regulation until: until further notice ensure that the audience sits only in every second row, the occupancy of the capacity of the seating area may not exceed 50%. For mass events with more than 1000 people, if the organizer is able to ensure the division of the event space into sectors , the organizer is obliged (if he is able) to ensure and comply with the following:"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200715071108/https://korona.gov.sk/platne-hygienicke-opatrenia/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200709,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Anyone with symptoms or suspicions of the disease can request an examination in the form of an electronic form. Thank you for acting responsibly."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200715083359/https://korona.gov.sk/poziadat-o-vysetrenie-na-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200720,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Crossing without restrictions applies to people arriving from safe countries . As of July 20 (Monday) , the following countries are health safe : Australia Belgium cypress Czechia China Denmark Estonia Faroe Islands Finland France Greece Croatia Netherlands Republic of Ireland Iceland Japan Republic of Korea Lichtenstein Lithuania Latvia Hungary Malta Monaco Germany Norway New Zealand Poland Austria Slovenia Spain Switzerland Italy United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland In addition to bus transport, air transport will be resumed to these safe countries . However, negative tests for COVID-19 are required at most airports. However, it is recommended to monitor restrictions in these countries. Bulgaria and Montenegro have been removed from the list , which are again not considered safe. warning Persons arriving in Slovakia who have visited a country not on the list of less risky countries within 14 days prior to arrival must immediately move to home isolation, report their return to Slovakia to the regional public health office and take the earliest test within 5 days of arrival. COVID19 disease. If you come from countries other than less risky countries and an examination for the presence of COVID-19 is indicated to you by a doctor or the Regional Office of Public Health, the COVID-19 test is performed free of charge."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200726073603/https://korona.gov.sk/prijate-opatrenia/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,C1: School closing,2,1,"Secondary schools and universities are not due back until September. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806183129/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114211205/https://kafkadesk.org/2020/05/29/lessons-learned-in-slovakias-education-lockdown/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"As of June 15, nearly all businesses are now open subject to health and sanitation requirements. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806183129/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200806184402/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia/coronavirus" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"As of now, sports competitions and events are allowed in the country with a cap of 1,000 people until the end of the year. http://web.archive.org/web/20200728101802/http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4328:uvz-sr-pristupujeme-knaliemu-vyraznemu-uvoovaniu-opatreni&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As of now, sports competitions and events are allowed in the country with a cap of 1,000 people until the end of the year. http://web.archive.org/web/20200728101802/http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4328:uvz-sr-pristupujeme-knaliemu-vyraznemu-uvoovaniu-opatreni&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Local public transport is running normally in Slovakia, but face masks are required. There is not an exact policy change occurring on this day, however, I didn't find the exact date in which public transport went back to normal operations in the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806183129/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Most shops, restaurants, services, nightclubs, schools and tourism and leisure facilities have reopened, but with social distancing and hygiene measures in place. Local public transport is running as normal, but face masks are required. Wearing face masks outside is no longer required but it remains compulsory in most indoor situations (such as on public transport, and in shops, cinemas and theatres). Large events may now take place " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No information found about policies on internal movement" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of 4 August, those entering Slovakia must complete a registration form and present negative COVID-19 test not older than 96 hours upon arrival to the Slovak border police, or the nearest Regional Office of Public Health. Moreover, the travelers must stay in home isolation for minimum 5 days until a new COVID-19 test is taken. In case of arrival at Vienna International Airport, the negative COVID-19 test must not be older than 72 hours. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806183129/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,E1: Income support,2,0,"The policy reported on 29 March seems to remain in place in the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806191422/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/slovakia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The policy reported on 3 April seems to remain in place in the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806191422/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/slovakia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic has a detailed page including recommendations about the COVID-19 pandemic. http://archive.fo/IqLTb" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200727,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No major policy changes found on contact tracing policy" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200806,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Public events permitted under the condition that social distancing and hygiene requirements are followed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia/coronavirus" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200806,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Public and sporting events are permitted with a cap of 1,000 people until the end of 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200728101802/http://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4328:uvz-sr-pristupujeme-knaliemu-vyraznemu-uvoovaniu-opatreni&catid=250:koronavirus-2019-ncov&Itemid=153" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200806,C8: International travel controls,2,,"International arrivals from any country categorised as 'low risk' by the Slovakian Ministry of Foreign Affairs may enter without quarantine. Those who have spent any of the past 14 days in a country not classified as 'low risk' must self-isolate upon arrival until a negative test is presented. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/slovakia/entry-requirements" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200806,E1: Income support,2,0,"In addition to income support measures introduced 29 March, the Slovak Government has extended support to individuals without income ('First Aid') until at least the end of September, enhanced unemployment and sickness benefits as well as rental subsidies. " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200806,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,C1: School closing,2,1,"No new updates." Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"All businesses can open but are subject to sanitation and hygiene restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/ " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""All persons, natural persons/entrepreneurs and legal entities may organize mass gatherings and sporting, cultural and other events for up to 500 people. In case of inspection, the organizer of such gathering is obliged to present to the Regional Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic the measures taken to comply with the maximum allowed capacity (number of participants). The organizer must clearly earmark the venue for the event and provide for controlled entry/exit from the venue."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""All persons, natural persons/entrepreneurs and legal entities may organize mass gatherings and sporting, cultural and other events for up to 500 people. In case of inspection, the organizer of such gathering is obliged to present to the Regional Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic the measures taken to comply with the maximum allowed capacity (number of participants). The organizer must clearly earmark the venue for the event and provide for controlled entry/exit from the venue."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is open, as long as individuals wear face masks and follow hygiene restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Shops, businesses, events, gatherings can now open or take place. Individuals are subject to social distancing and hygiene restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy found" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,C8: International travel controls,3,,"There are restrictions on entering from ""High risk countries"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824213759/https://www.mzv.sk/web/en/covid-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change. Same as before" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone with symptoms can be tested https://web.archive.org/web/20200824214732/https://korona.gov.sk/poziadat-o-vysetrenie-na-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200816,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes found" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200825,C1: School closing,2,1,"When school resumes on 02 September 2020, it is expected to open with restrictions based on risk of outbreak. https://web.archive.org/web/20200904013044/https://www.themayor.eu/en/slovakia-braces-for-school-reopening" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""All persons, natural persons/entrepreneurs and legal entities may organize mass gatherings and sporting, cultural and other events for up to 500 people. In case of inspection, the organizer of such gathering is obliged to present to the Regional Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic the measures taken to comply with the maximum allowed capacity (number of participants). The organizer must clearly earmark the venue for the event and provide for controlled entry/exit from the venue."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200825,C8: International travel controls,3,,"There are restrictions on entering from ""High risk countries"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824213759/https://www.mzv.sk/web/en/covid-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200825,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200825,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone with symptoms can be tested https://web.archive.org/web/20200824214732/https://korona.gov.sk/poziadat-o-vysetrenie-na-covid-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200901,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""Should you enter the territory of the Slovak Republic as of 1 September, 7:00 a.m., and: You have visited an EU country not mentioned on the list of less-risky countries: You are obliged to self-isolate, If you have symptoms you are obliged to get tested for COVID-19 on the fifth day of your self-isolation at the latest, If you are asymptomatic, your self-isolation is completed after your 10- day self-isolation period is over, Self-isolation is also mandatory for persons living with you in a common household. You have visited a country which is not an EU member and is not mentioned on the list of less-risky countries: You are obliged to self-isolate You are obliged to get tested for COVID-19 on the fifth day of self-isolation at the latest Self-isolation is also mandatory for persons living with you in a common household."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200914174304/https://korona.gov.sk/en/travelling-to-slovakia-and-covid19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200902,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools open with restrictions and red, yellow, green coding system. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114212642/https://www.minedu.sk/rozhodnutie-ministra-semafor-31-8-2020/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200903,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"The situation has particularly worsened in the easternmost district of Michalovce, and in one of the districts of the capitals, Bratislava - Old Town. Ban on mass events indoors between 23:00 and 6:00. Weddings are an exception, but limited to 150 persons. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907132844/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22481611/coronavirus-new-measures-mainly-target-nightlife.html " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200903,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"The situation has particularly worsened in the easternmost district of Michalovce, and in one of the districts of the capitals, Bratislava - Old Town. Mass events are limited to 500 persons for outdoor events and 250 persons for indoor events. Municipalities are advised to ban alcohol consumption after 22:00 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907132844/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22481611/coronavirus-new-measures-mainly-target-nightlife.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change All businesses can open but are subject to sanitation and hygiene restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""All persons, natural persons/entrepreneurs and legal entities may organize mass gatherings and sporting, cultural and other events for up to 500 people. In case of inspection, the organizer of such gathering is obliged to present to the Regional Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic the measures taken to comply with the maximum allowed capacity (number of participants). The organizer must clearly earmark the venue for the event and provide for controlled entry/exit from the venue."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200904,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Mask must be worn on all public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Shops, businesses, events, gatherings can now open or take place. Individuals are subject to social distancing and hygiene restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200914173717/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200904,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200904,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200904,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200824212429/https://korona.gov.sk/en/an-overview-of-all-the-applicable-measures-adopted-in-connection-with-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200904,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""Once travelers register with the Regional Office of Public Health upon entry, they will receive information about where to get tested after their fifth day of home quarantine. The Slovak government pays for COVID-19 testing in these cases. Once they receive negative test results, free movement in Slovakia is permitted. Private testing is also available at www.lab.online.sk or www.medirex.sk in various locations throughout the country. If not ordered by the Regional Public Health Authority or a medical provider, the fee for testing is paid by the traveler. The standard cost is €50-€60."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200914173717/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200904,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200911,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"In red and orange districts, the commission recommends a ban on visits to social care facilities and people should not organise family events. The commission recommends that no one should travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924114238/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22486654/czechia-may-be-added-to-the-red-list-and-more-new-rules-are-put-in-place.html " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200911,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Slovakia has put the Czech Republic on its list of risky countries as of Friday, and either a negative COVID-19 test or five-day quarantine will be required of arrivals from the neighboring country, the Central Crisis Staff announced late Monday evening. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924113402/https://news.expats.cz/weekly-czech-news/slovakia-puts-the-czech-republic-on-its-list-of-covid-19-risk-countries/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200916,C1: School closing,1,1,"The obligation to wear masks at schools should be extended until the end of September. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924114238/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22486654/czechia-may-be-added-to-the-red-list-and-more-new-rules-are-put-in-place.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200916,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Ban on mass events in restaurants and accommodation facilities - with the exception of weddings and funeral gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924114238/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22486654/czechia-may-be-added-to-the-red-list-and-more-new-rules-are-put-in-place.html " Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Depending on country of arrival and its risk, you have to quarantine https://web.archive.org/web/20201004202557/https://korona.gov.sk/en/travelling-to-slovakia-and-covid19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201004202814/https://korona.gov.sk/poziadat-o-vysetrenie-na-covid-19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20200925,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"""The Slovak government has announced that it will declare a state of emergency on Thursday, October 1, due to an increase in cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The emergency will be in place for at least 45 days and will allow the government more powers to implement stricter measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. Despite this, the government has not yet announced a return to the full lockdown measures previously seen in the country. The country's previous state of emergency was declared on March 16 and lasted until June 14. Slovak authorities announced on September 28 enhanced restrictive measures to combat COVID-19 infections in the country. The new measures, set to go into effect from Thursday, include prohibiting many outdoor gatherings including all family, sports, cultural, and religious events. Exceptions to the mandate include weddings, baptisms, and funerals, as well as for players of sporting competitions providing that all involved test negative for COVID-19 in the preceding 12 hours. Additionally, all bars, restaurants, and clubs are required to close at 22:00 (local time). As of October 1, authorities have confirmed 10,141 cases of COVID-19 in the country and 48 associated fatalities. Further international spread of the virus is to be expected over the near term."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385066/slovakia-government-to-declare-state-of-emergency-october-1-update-11" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""A ban is imposed on organising mass sporting, cultural, entertainment, social events, or events of other nature with more than 50 attendees at one time. If the number of persons at the above events performing on the organiser’s behalf exceeds 50 persons (performers, athletes, sports event organisers, etc.), a mass event will be held without live audience. In parallel, it is prohibited to: organise mass, cultural, entertainment, social gatherings or gatherings of other nature (discotheques, dance events, etc.) in catering establishments (restaurants, bars, nightclubs, bars, etc.) and in accommodation facilities. The restriction does not apply to the regular provision of catering services in food establishments, organise large social gatherings (wedding receptions, celebrations, dance balls, funeral feasts, green ribbon parties of students, etc.)."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201013192040/https://korona.gov.sk/en/platne-hygienicke-opatrenia-okt-en/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201001,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"""The Slovak government has announced that it will declare a state of emergency on Thursday, October 1, due to an increase in cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The emergency will be in place for at least 45 days and will allow the government more powers to implement stricter measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. Despite this, the government has not yet announced a return to the full lockdown measures previously seen in the country. The country's previous state of emergency was declared on March 16 and lasted until June 14. Slovak authorities announced on September 28 enhanced restrictive measures to combat COVID-19 infections in the country. The new measures, set to go into effect from Thursday, include prohibiting many outdoor gatherings including all family, sports, cultural, and religious events. Exceptions to the mandate include weddings, baptisms, and funerals, as well as for players of sporting competitions providing that all involved test negative for COVID-19 in the preceding 12 hours. Additionally, all bars, restaurants, and clubs are required to close at 22:00 (local time). As of October 1, authorities have confirmed 10,141 cases of COVID-19 in the country and 48 associated fatalities. Further international spread of the virus is to be expected over the near term."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385066/slovakia-government-to-declare-state-of-emergency-october-1-update-11" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201001,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing a face covering in public outdoors was made mandatory on 1 October in cases where a 2 meter social distancing was impossible. ""The obligation to wear a veil everywhere in interiors (even in public transport) outside their place of residence for all persons in the territory of the Slovak Republic continues to apply. This obligation also applies when wearing an exhalation respirator, which must also be covered with a drape. Instead of a drape, you can use a scarf or other means to prevent the droplets from spreading to the surroundings."" Some exceptions are in place for young children (below the age of 3) or due to specific health conditions such as hearing loss or autism spectrum disorders. Pupils in schools are required to wear masks, except for those in grades 1-4 in primary school, in whose case mask-wearing is not compulsory but highly recommended. This is a continuation of previous measures which were originally supposed to end at the start of October. http://web.archive.org/web/20201013194216/https://korona.gov.sk/povinnost-nosit-rusko-okt/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201130232114/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22499397/coronavirus-in-slovakia-new-rules-for-wearing-face-coverings-october-1-2020.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"I can't find information confirming that there was a targetted workplace closing in any one part of the country; rather, it seems that the Oct 1 state of emergency covers all districts of the Slovak Republic. ""All retail businesses and service providers are ordered to ensure: the number of customers in an establishment in any one moment does not exceed one customer per 10 sq. m of the establishment‘s floor area or keeping a distance between individual customers of at least 2 m (alternatively, the above condition does not apply to food establishments providing the operator ensures that dining tables are spaced at least 2 m apart). However, operators are required to make sure the following: entry and stay in premises (within interior spaces) to be allowed only with covered upper airways (face mask, shawl, scarf); this obligation does not apply to time necessary for consumption of beverages and food in public food facilities, upon entry to premises apply disinfectionto hands of provide disposable gloves, keeping a distance of at least 2 m between customers standing in a queue (this does not apply to persons living in a common household), all entrances to premises to have visibly displayed notification on the obligation to comply with the above hygienic measures, perform frequent ventilation of premises and perform regular disinfection of touch surfaces, such as door handles, shopping trolleys and baskets, any equipment in use, tools and instruments, use virucidal disinfectant for disinfection, food stores, public food facilities, including fast food stands and any other street vending of foodstuffs, meals and beverages mustplace emphasis on securing regular cleaning and disinfection that must be done within the daily sanitation operation and within the adopted and introduced principles of correct hygienic practice according to Regulation No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the hygiene of foodstuffs."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201013192040/https://korona.gov.sk/en/platne-hygienicke-opatrenia-okt-en/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201005,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""A ban is imposed on organising mass sporting, cultural, entertainment, social events, or events of other nature with more than 50 attendees at one time. If the number of persons at the above events performing on the organiser’s behalf exceeds 50 persons (performers, athletes, sports event organisers, etc.), a mass event will be held without live audience."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201013192040/https://korona.gov.sk/en/platne-hygienicke-opatrenia-okt-en/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201005,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Local public transport is running as normal, but face masks are required."" " Slovak Republic,SVK,20201005,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201013193823/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201005,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""How can I travel between Slovakia and countries not on the ""low-risk countries"" list? Everybody who enters Slovakia and visited countries not on the list of low-risk countries during the past 14 days has to register at korona.gov.sk. The form requires you to fill in a phone number, a place of isolation, and the name of your attending physician. When entering the country, you should be able to show police officers a confirmation about registration on the website. There are certain differences for people coming from EU and non-EU countries not on the green list. Everybody who enters Slovakia and visited EU member states not on the list of low-risk countries during the past 14 days needs to enter home isolation. Home isolation ends after 10 days or after you have received a negative COVID-19 test usually taken on the 5th day after arrival (children younger than three years of age are an exception)."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201013193452/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22427760/coronavirus-in-slovakia-how-to-travel-borders-bus-train-air-transport.html?ref=tab " Slovak Republic,SVK,20201012,C1: School closing,2,1,"""It will be strongly recommended to wear drapes in kindergartens, for the first and second grade of primary schools is mandatory. Exceptions to wearing veils will apply to deaf, autistic children or children with mental disorders. High schools will switch to distance education. ""Today we will issue a decision suspending teaching in secondary schools. Secondary schools are moving to distance education from tomorrow until further notice,"" the Minister of Education clarified. The lower grades of eight-year grammar schools, which correspond to the grades in primary school, will operate in the normal regime with the mandatory wearing of veils. He also encouraged students not to go to boarding schools. Teachers, in turn, to prepare students for distance learning and prepare schedules for a few weeks in advance."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201013191112/https://www.minedu.sk/minister-skolstva-oznamil-nove-opatrenia-v-skolach-platne-od-12-oktobra/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""From October 13, the gathering of more than 6 people is prohibited . Exceptions are people living in the same household."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201013193940/https://www.mzv.sk/cestovanie_a_konzularne_info/oznamy_a_upozornenia_pred_cestovanim" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201014,C1: School closing,2,1,"no change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201014,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"no change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201014,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201014,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201014,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201014,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201014,C8: International travel controls,2,,"no change obligation for self-isolation and COVID-19 test at entry in the territory of the Slovak republic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024110045/https://korona.gov.sk/en/travelling-to-slovakia-and-covid19/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201014,E1: Income support,2,0,"no change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201014,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"no change" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Regulation in force from: 15 October 2020, 06:00 Validity of the Regulation until: appeals Will stay closed: - natural and artificial swimming pools, including aqua works; - operations providing services wellnes (saunas, hot tubs, baths, wraps); - fitness centers; - (a) the operation of theatrical, musical, film or other artistic performances (cinemas, theatres,...); - and catering operations. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024102235/https://korona.gov.sk/platne-hygienicke-opatrenia-okt/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Extra restrictions were introduced on 15 October. Masks are now to be worn at all times, not only in enclosed spaces but also outdoors. The only exception is forests and other vast outdoor spaces, ""if you are with others that live in the same household or can maintain a five-metre distance."" Mask-wearing in schools was further restricted, too. Previously, pupils in 5th grade and above were required to wear a mask. This has now been extended to include grades 1-4. Exceptions are in place for pupils with disabilities and learning differences. Masks are also recommended to kindergarten pupils. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130232824/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22507697/masks-outdoors-no-mass-events-special-hours-for-seniors-slovakia-reintroduces-strict-measures.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201022,C1: School closing,2,1,"Most schools will close for a month, and Even tougher lockdown rules will apply in the four most severely affected districts. Most, but not all, therefore, continue with: 2G https://web.archive.org/web/20201029225257if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2772PF" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All but essential shops will close, and workplaces are expected to telecommunicate. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029225257if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2772PF" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no changes here." Slovak Republic,SVK,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no changes here. " Slovak Republic,SVK,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Slovakia will shut most of its schools and require the population to stay home apart from work, essential shopping and nature trips, in a partial lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029225257if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2772PF" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"This is only affecting the most affected regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029225257if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2772PF" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Slovakia's government has announced to test its entire population for covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029225257if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2772PF" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201023,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Following an increase in daily cases it was announced on 17 October that Slovakia would endeavour to test the entire population for Covid-19. A pilot scheme was carried out on 23-25 October ""in two of the worst-hit regions, Orava and Bardejov, in the northern part of the country."" ""Between Friday and Sunday, despite initial small logistical problems, professionals organised by the Slovak army and municipalities managed to test almost 141,000 people in four districts, counting up to 91 per cent of the possible maximum turnout, according to the government. Almost 5,600 people tested positive, all of whom were sent into quarantine together with their families."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130224155/https://balkaninsight.com/2020/10/28/slovak-government-tests-the-nation-for-covid-as-well-as-its-patience/ Further testing sessions were planned for the following two weekends - Oct 30-Nov 1, and Nov 6-8. Source: http://web.archive.org//web/20201130224435/https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2820%2932261-3/fulltext ""Altogether 136,904 people were tested by 17:00 on October 25. 5,298 people (3.87 percent) had positive results."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201130224632/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22518379/corovirus-in-slovakia-pilot-nationwide-testing-day-3-october-25.html " Slovak Republic,SVK,20201026,C1: School closing,2,1,"With effect from 26 October 2020 until further notice, school teaching in (a) primary schools shall be suspended exceptionally for pupils in the fifth to ninth grades; (b) primary schools for pupils with special educational needs in the fifth to tenth grades, (c) secondary schools, (d) secondary schools for pupils with special educational needs, (e) language schools, (f) primary arts schools, the heads of these schools shall provide distance education for pupils and listeners. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114205113/https://www.minedu.sk/rozhodnutie-ministra-o-opatreniach-pre-skoly-23-10-2020/ Most schools will close for a month, and Even tougher lockdown rules will apply in the four most severely affected districts. Most, but not all, therefore, continue with: 2G https://web.archive.org/web/20201029225257if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2772PF As of October 25, preschools and elementary schools through grade 4 remain open.? All students in grades 5 and above, including university students, can only attend classes online.? Schools may require that students obtain a declaration that they have no symptoms of COVID-19 and have not traveled in “red zone” countries within 14 days of starting school. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114205331/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"From 11 November 2020, the 01 September 2020 state of emergency is now 90 days and therefore measures are expected to carry through the end of November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114214831/https://korona.gov.sk/zakaz-vychadzania/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114215615/https://korona.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/718_2020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 11 November 2020, the 01 September 2020 state of emergency is now 90 days and therefore measures are expected to carry through the end of November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114214831/https://korona.gov.sk/zakaz-vychadzania/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114215615/https://korona.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/718_2020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"From 11 November 2020, the 01 September 2020 state of emergency is now 90 days and therefore measures are expected to carry through the end of November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114214831/https://korona.gov.sk/zakaz-vychadzania/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114215615/https://korona.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/718_2020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"From 11 November 2020, the 01 September 2020 state of emergency is now 90 days and therefore measures are expected to carry through the end of November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114214831/https://korona.gov.sk/zakaz-vychadzania/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114215615/https://korona.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/718_2020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"From 11 November 2020, the 01 September 2020 state of emergency is now 90 days and therefore measures are expected to carry through the end of November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114214831/https://korona.gov.sk/zakaz-vychadzania/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114215615/https://korona.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/718_2020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From 11 November 2020, the 01 September 2020 state of emergency is now 90 days and therefore measures are expected to carry through the end of November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114214831/https://korona.gov.sk/zakaz-vychadzania/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114215615/https://korona.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/718_2020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From 11 November 2020, the 01 September 2020 state of emergency is now 90 days and therefore measures are expected to carry through the end of November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114214831/https://korona.gov.sk/zakaz-vychadzania/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114215615/https://korona.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/718_2020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,E1: Income support,2,0,"The policies stated here seem to still be in effect, including 80% of average monthly salary. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806191422/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/slovakia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201114183433/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The policies stated here seem to still be in effect, including 80% of average monthly salary. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806191422/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/slovakia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201114183433/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From 11 November 2020, the 01 September 2020 state of emergency is now 90 days and therefore measures are expected to carry through the end of November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114214831/https://korona.gov.sk/zakaz-vychadzania/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114215615/https://korona.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/718_2020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"A first round of mass testing was carried out between 30 Oct and 1 Nov 2020. The tests used were antigen tests rather than PCR tests. A total of 3,625,332 were tested. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201130230811/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22525342/coronavirus-in-slovakia-nationwide-testing-final-results.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201130230915/https://www.politico.eu/article/slovakia-tests-more-than-3-million-people-for-coronavirus/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201130230938/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54747022 From 11 November 2020, the 01 September 2020 state of emergency is now 90 days and therefore measures are expected to carry through the end of November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114214831/https://korona.gov.sk/zakaz-vychadzania/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114215615/https://korona.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/718_2020.pdf " Slovak Republic,SVK,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"From 11 November 2020, the 01 September 2020 state of emergency is now 90 days and therefore measures are expected to carry through the end of November. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114214831/https://korona.gov.sk/zakaz-vychadzania/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201114215615/https://korona.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/718_2020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201109,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From 09 November 2020, quarantine measures are required (with exemptions) based on originating destination, based on risk level. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114220309/https://www.mzv.sk/web/en/covid-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201116,C1: School closing,2,1,"A small change to the previous policy, whereby secondary schools and grades 5-9 of primary schools were closed while kindergartens and primary grades 1-4 were allowed to remained open. Starting on 16 Nov 2020, ""pupils from a disadvantaged environment who do not have suitable conditions for remote learning are allowed to return to school and attend classes in small numbers, with no more than five pupils in the group, plus one teacher."" Source: The Slovak Spectator http://web.archive.org/web/20201130220822/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22536069/coronavirus-in-slovakia-measures-in-place-after-november-16.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Following the nationwide testing and curfew, the pandemic commission decided on lifting some measures that were imposed to fight the coronavirus. As a result, cinemas, theatres and churches were open on November 16, while some sports competitions were given a green light, although without spectators. On the other hand, restaurants, hotels and also schools remain closed for now."" Source: The Slovak Spectator, an independent English-language newspaper http://web.archive.org/web/20201130220822/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22536069/coronavirus-in-slovakia-measures-in-place-after-november-16.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Greater restrictions at the border as Slovakia adopts the European (ECDC) methodology to deem countries risky or less risky. All EU borders are now considered red. Those arriving from red zones are required to present a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours, register with the government website and self-isolate. Exemptions are in place for cross-border workers. Source: The Slovak Spectator http://web.archive.org/web/20201130220822/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22536069/coronavirus-in-slovakia-measures-in-place-after-november-16.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201128021316/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22504724/coronavirus-in-slovakia-return-from-red-countries.html" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201124,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"As of 24 November, the Slovak Republic is part of “Team Europe” and has joined COVAX. Therefore, once vaccines are available it is expected that the following policy will be in place: The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations, through the COVAX platform ensures coverage of 20% of the country's population free of charge, the following target groups have been identified: medical workers; adults over 65 years of age and comorbidities (high risk group); beneficiaries of temporary or long-term placement centers; people with comorbidities; social workers; workers in the field of education and those in security bodies. Subsequently, depending on the availability of the vaccine, other groups of the population will be vaccinated, which are equally extremely important. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213220911/https://www.gavi.org/sites/default/files/covid/pr/COVAX_CA_COIP_List_COVAX_PR_24-11.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201126,C8: International travel controls,2,,"There are new entry and exit requirements as of 26 November, quarantine is still required based on risk level. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231632/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201127,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"From Friday, November 27, 2020, mass events can be held over 6 persons of a one-time nature, lasting a maximum of 48 hours. The mass event participants must have a negative RT-PCR test or antigen test not older than 12 hours at the time of commencement as per update on Slovakia Covid-19 website. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130021034/https://korona.gov.sk/ " Slovak Republic,SVK,20201130,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes in school policy until 07 December, when primary and secondary schools will be able to re-open if they can implement rapid testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231538/https://www.uvzsr.sk/docs/info/ut/ciastka_20_2020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232259/https://korona.gov.sk/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy since November’s extension of the state of emergency, restrictions are expected to continue through the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232259/https://korona.gov.sk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231632/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy since November’s extension of the state of emergency, restrictions are expected to continue through the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232259/https://korona.gov.sk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231632/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Per the above update on mass gatherings over 6 people, detail found in 27.4: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205234812/https://www.uvzsr.sk/docs/info/ut/ciastka_17_2020.pdf" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy since November’s extension of the state of emergency, restrictions are expected to continue through the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232259/https://korona.gov.sk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231632/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change in policy since November’s extension of the state of emergency, restrictions are expected to continue through the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232259/https://korona.gov.sk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231632/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in policy since November’s extension of the state of emergency, restrictions are expected to continue through the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232259/https://korona.gov.sk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231632/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change in policy. Wage support program extended until March 2021: https://web.archive.org/web/20201205211537/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205211537/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy since November’s extension of the state of emergency, restrictions are expected to continue through the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232259/https://korona.gov.sk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231632/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change in policy since November’s extension of the state of emergency, restrictions are expected to continue through the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232259/https://korona.gov.sk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231632/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy since November’s extension of the state of emergency, restrictions are expected to continue through the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232259/https://korona.gov.sk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231632/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change in policy since November’s extension of the state of emergency, restrictions are expected to continue through the end of the year. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205232259/https://korona.gov.sk/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201205231632/https://sk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201206,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215418/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201206,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213215418/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy changes. From 11 December, additional restrictions are in place as the Slovak Republic enters a lockdown period: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201206,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy changes. From 11 December, additional restrictions are in place as the Slovak Republic enters a lockdown period: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201206,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes. From 11 December, additional restrictions are in place as the Slovak Republic enters a lockdown period: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201206,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy changes. From 11 December, additional restrictions are in place as the Slovak Republic enters a lockdown period: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"With effect from 7 December 2020, where the operating conditions so permit and if the founder so decides: resumes school teaching in primary schools in the fifth to ninth grades, secondary schools, primary arts schools and language schools for pupils and listeners who fulfil the conditions set out in point B.1. resolutions of the Government of the Slovak Republic No. 760 of 4 December 2020 and in decree of the Public Health Office of the Slovak Republic No. 32/2020 V. v. SR ordering measures at risk of public health to prove negative results of the test for COVID-19 disease before entering the premises of schools, and restore the operation of school facilities for pupils as referred to in point 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004111/https://korona.gov.sk/obnova-vyucovania-na-skolach-od-11-12-2020/" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201211,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 11 December, the Slovak Republic will enter a lockdown additional restrictions will be in place for some sectors: December 11, 2020: the outdoor terraces of restaurants, cafés and similar facilities will be closed. Takeaways should be preserved. Driving schools will switch to remote classes. December 14, 2020: stricter conditions will be implemented for hotels and ski centres: every visitor older than 10 years of age will be required to show a negative rapid or PCR test result no older than 72 hours. In hotels, it will not be possible to eat and drink in the shared spaces. In terms of ski lifts, only one person or people from the same household will be allowed to be on one chairlift or in one cable car. December 21, 2020: School holiday begins and shops except for essential ones (grocery stores etc.) will be closed. The shops will stay closed for three weeks in each district, i.e. at least until January 10. It is not clear yet when schools will reopen. December 28, 2020: Regular testing in companies with more than 500 employees will begin, so that they can return to work. No curfew or mobility restrictions will be applied during the lockdown. The restrictions will be lifted in those areas where the epidemic situation allows it. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201211,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"From 11 December, the Slovak Republic will enter a lockdown additional restrictions will be in place for some sectors: December 11, 2020: the outdoor terraces of restaurants, cafés and similar facilities will be closed. Takeaways should be preserved. Driving schools will switch to remote classes. December 14, 2020: stricter conditions will be implemented for hotels and ski centres: every visitor older than 10 years of age will be required to show a negative rapid or PCR test result no older than 72 hours. In hotels, it will not be possible to eat and drink in the shared spaces. In terms of ski lifts, only one person or people from the same household will be allowed to be on one chairlift or in one cable car. December 21, 2020: School holiday begins and shops except for essential ones (grocery stores etc.) will be closed. The shops will stay closed for three weeks in each district, i.e. at least until January 10. It is not clear yet when schools will reopen. December 28, 2020: Regular testing in companies with more than 500 employees will begin, so that they can return to work. No curfew or mobility restrictions will be applied during the lockdown. The restrictions will be lifted in those areas where the epidemic situation allows it. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201211,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy. One-off mass events continue to be allowed with testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201211,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201211,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy changes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201211,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From 11 December, the Slovak Republic will enter a lockdown additional restrictions will be in place for some sectors: December 11, 2020: the outdoor terraces of restaurants, cafés and similar facilities will be closed. Takeaways should be preserved. Driving schools will switch to remote classes. December 14, 2020: stricter conditions will be implemented for hotels and ski centres: every visitor older than 10 years of age will be required to show a negative rapid or PCR test result no older than 72 hours. In hotels, it will not be possible to eat and drink in the shared spaces. In terms of ski lifts, only one person or people from the same household will be allowed to be on one chairlift or in one cable car. December 21, 2020: School holiday begins and shops except for essential ones (grocery stores etc.) will be closed. The shops will stay closed for three weeks in each district, i.e. at least until January 10. It is not clear yet when schools will reopen. December 28, 2020: Regular testing in companies with more than 500 employees will begin, so that they can return to work. No curfew or mobility restrictions will be applied during the lockdown. The restrictions will be lifted in those areas where the epidemic situation allows it. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovak Republic,SVK,20201211,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From 11 December, the Slovak Republic will enter a lockdown additional restrictions will be in place for some sectors: December 11, 2020: the outdoor terraces of restaurants, cafés and similar facilities will be closed. Takeaways should be preserved. Driving schools will switch to remote classes. December 14, 2020: stricter conditions will be implemented for hotels and ski centres: every visitor older than 10 years of age will be required to show a negative rapid or PCR test result no older than 72 hours. In hotels, it will not be possible to eat and drink in the shared spaces. In terms of ski lifts, only one person or people from the same household will be allowed to be on one chairlift or in one cable car. December 21, 2020: School holiday begins and shops except for essential ones (grocery stores etc.) will be closed. The shops will stay closed for three weeks in each district, i.e. at least until January 10. It is not clear yet when schools will reopen. December 28, 2020: Regular testing in companies with more than 500 employees will begin, so that they can return to work. No curfew or mobility restrictions will be applied during the lockdown. The restrictions will be lifted in those areas where the epidemic situation allows it. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004241/https://www.uvzsr.sk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=223&Itemid=144 https://web.archive.org/web/20201214004530/https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22551152/the-central-crisis-staff-agreed-on-lockdown.html?ref=av-center" Slovenia,SVN,20200304,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"COVID-19 Website Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/ Coronavirus: Preparedness and measures in Slovenia and COVID-19 Helpline Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/koronavirus-preparedness-and-measures-in-slovenia/ Coronavirus: Preventing infections Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/coronavirus-preventing-infections/ Coronavirus: Symptoms of infection and treatment Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/coronavirus-symptoms-of-infection-and-treatment/ Government measures Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/government-measures/ Recommendations for washing hands cough etiquette Link: https://www.gov.si/assets/vlada/Koronavirus-zbirno-infografike-vlada/Infografike/Anglescina/Recommendations-for-washing-hands-Cough-etiquette.pdf Quotation: So far Slovenia has prepared hospital isolation rooms and urged citizens to be particularly careful with hygiene. Many hospitals have prohibited or limited visitations in recent days. (4th March 2020) Link: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovenia-idUSKBN20R33X COVID-19 Press Conference: Official updates on the occurrence of the coronavirus infection (7 March 2020) Link: gov.si/en/news/2020-03-07-official-updates-on-the-occurrence-of-the-coronavirus-infection/ Latest information about coronavirus (Covid-19) in Slovenia (9 March 2020) Link: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-09-latest-information-about-coronavirus-covid-19-in-slovenia/ Quotation: The National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) has drafted a leaflet with key information about the coronavirus, which will be distributed to all Slovenian households via the Post of Slovenia (10 March 2020) Link: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-10-measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-coronavirus-are-in-force/" Slovenia,SVN,20200304,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Quotation: Slovenia confirmed its first case of coronavirus, Health Minister Ales Sabeder told a news conference on Wednesday (4 March 2020). Link: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovenia-idUSKBN20R33X Quotation: ""If you have COVID-19 symptoms, testing is available for both foreign nationals and Slovenians. There is no charge for this test."" Link: https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20200304,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"While there is no explicit mention of scope of contact tracing carried out by the government, it does seem like it has been comprehensive. On 4 March, the National Institute of Public Health explained that the Institute is exploring ways to locate the site of infection and are finding out who the patient has been in contact with to make sure that the spread of the virus is halted or kept to a minimum. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525134615/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-04-the-first-case-of-novel-coronavirus-infection-confirmed-in-slovenia/ " Slovenia,SVN,20200307,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On 7 March, Minister of Health signed an Order imposing a ban on all gatherings of more than 500 people at events in indoor public places in the Republic if Slovenia. However, it doesn't seems like all public events have been explicitly banned. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427181418/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-07-minister-of-health-signs-order-to-ban-gatherings-at-events-in-public-places/ On 19 March, the Slovenian government issued an ordinance prohibiting the movement and gathering of people in public places and areas in the Republic of Slovenia and access to public places and areas the Republic of Slovenia until further notice. This meant that public events could not go on from then on. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427180655/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-19-ordinance-on-the-temporary-prohibition-of-public-gathering-at-public-meetings-and-public-events-and-other-events-in-public-places-in-the-republic-of-slovenia/" Slovenia,SVN,20200307,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On 7 March, Minister of Health signed an Order imposing a ban on all gatherings of more than 500 people at events in indoor public places in the Republic if Slovenia. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427181418/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-07-minister-of-health-signs-order-to-ban-gatherings-at-events-in-public-places/" Slovenia,SVN,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Slovenian government said on Tuesday it is temporarily banning passenger flights from coronavirus-hit countries https://web.archive.org/web/20200410112635/https://seenews.com/news/slovenia-bans-passenger-flights-from-coronavirus-hit-countries-as-number-of-infected-jumps-690317" Slovenia,SVN,20200311,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Quotation: Schabeder added that the temporary ban on flying or landing of aircraft from Italy, China, South Korea and Iran is already in place. Link: https://www.rtvslo.si/zdravje/novi-koronavirus/potrjenih-34-primerov-okuzbe-zadnja-dva-odkrita-v-mariboru/516691" Slovenia,SVN,20200314,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Prime Minister, in a press conference on March 14, pointed out that the most important measure is self-isolation and encouraged people to avoid going out if possible in order to keep away from large groups. When this is unavoidable and truly necessary, the use of protective masks and keeping one’s distance from others is recommended who people go out. Source:https://web.archive.org/web/20200427191030/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-14-prime-minister-jansa-one-of-the-most-important-measures-in-containing-the-coronavirus-is-self-isolation/" Slovenia,SVN,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of Monday, 16 March, all education institutions in Slovenia are closed with the exception of facilities working with adolescents with emotional and behavioural disorders. The competent ministry forwarded recommendations to implement distance education and instructions regarding child care to the managements of primary and secondary schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20200410110430/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/koronavirus-preparedness-and-measures-in-slovenia/ " Slovenia,SVN,20200316,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"public bus and railway transport, gondolas and funicular railways have been suspended as of 16 March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200410110430/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/koronavirus-preparedness-and-measures-in-slovenia/" Slovenia,SVN,20200317,C1: School closing,3,1,"Here is the link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/koronavirus-preparedness-and-measures-in-slovenia/" Slovenia,SVN,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Quotation: Slovenia will shut down its air traffic from Tuesday in an attempt to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, a government spokesman told reporters on Sunday (15 March). Link: https://www.euractiv.com/section/aviation/short_news/slovenia-to-shut-down-its-air-traffic-from-tuesday-over-coronavirus/" Slovenia,SVN,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 19 March, the Slovenian government issued an ordinance prohibiting the movement and gathering of people in public places and areas in the Republic of Slovenia and access to public places and areas the Republic of Slovenia until further notice. There are exceptions for those going to work, grocery shopping, or being outside with members of the same household but a safe distances (1.5 meters) from other people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427180655/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-19-ordinance-on-the-temporary-prohibition-of-public-gathering-at-public-meetings-and-public-events-and-other-events-in-public-places-in-the-republic-of-slovenia/" Slovenia,SVN,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 19 March, the Slovenian government issued an ordinance prohibiting the movement and gathering of people in public places and areas in the Republic of Slovenia and access to public places and areas the Republic of Slovenia until further notice. There are exceptions for those going in a group of 5 to work, grocery shopping, or being outside with members of the same household but a safe distances (1.5 meters) from other people. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427180655/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-19-ordinance-on-the-temporary-prohibition-of-public-gathering-at-public-meetings-and-public-events-and-other-events-in-public-places-in-the-republic-of-slovenia/" Slovenia,SVN,20200319,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Quote: Slovenia notified to the Commission under the Temporary Framework two schemes, with a total estimated budget of approximately €2 billion, to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Under the schemes, public support will be provided as follows: €500,000 in the form of rent rebates and rent exemptions for tenants of commercial real estate managed by Slovenian public bodies; and €2 billion in the form of public guarantees on investment and working capital loans. Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_791" Slovenia,SVN,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Quotation: ""Slovenia enforced a ban on all kinds of public gatherings from midnight on Friday (20 March), with only essential trips outside allowed, including work or going to the nearest shop, pharmacy or doctor. Violations will entail a €400 fine."" Link: https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/short_news/slovenia-update-covid-19/ Ease lockdown (from April 20): https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovenia/slovenia-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdown-from-monday-idUSKBN21Y3C1 " Slovenia,SVN,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1,"Closures remain in place, no changes indicated. http://web.archive.org/web/20200821094817/https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news-and-press/news/slovenia-response-covid-19-outbreak" Slovenia,SVN,20200323,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Quote: ""Slovenia temporarily freed small business customers and households from the obligation to pay for the support to producers of power from renewable sources and high-efficiency cogeneration. Additionally, the network charge has been significantly lowered, also as a response to the outbreak of COVID-19."" Link: https://balkangreenenergynews.com/slovenia-exempts-households-small-firms-from-green-power-surcharge-for-three-months/" Slovenia,SVN,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"While work from home and staying indoors is encouraged, within their municipality people were allowed to go to shops and access services that are provided despite the sweeping lockdown. If such services are not available in their municipality they will be allowed to go to the nearest place where they are available. Citizens are still obligated to wear face masks in shops and are not allowed to socialize in public spaces Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427183025/https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/politics/5957-covid-19-slovenia" Slovenia,SVN,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government announced that individuals will be prohibited from leaving their municipality of permanent or temporary residence effective Monday, March 30. Under the decree, individuals will only be permitted to leave their municipality for work-related reasons, to support someone in need, or in emergency circumstances. Citizens will only be able to access essential services such as petrol stations, grocery stores, or banks outside their municipality if no such services exist within their own municipality. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427183025/https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/politics/5957-covid-19-slovenia" Slovenia,SVN,20200330,E1: Income support,1,1,"Quotations: 1) Self Employed: ""The self-employed who will declare themselves affected by the crisis using a special electronic application will receive EUR 350 for March if they prove that their income has declined by at least 25% compared to February 2020, and will receive EUR 700 for April and May 2020 if they prove that their income has declined by at least 50% compared to February 2020."" 2) Full-time Students: ""Full-time students residing in the Republic of Slovenia in the form of a one-off crisis allowance amounting to EUR 150, which will be paid by 30 April 2020"" 3) Families: ""For large families with three children, the act proposal provides an allowance in the amount of EUR 100, and for families with four or more children an allowance in the amount of EUR 200, in addition to the allowance they already receive."" 4)Pensioners: "" Pensioners will be entitled to a one-off solidarity allowance in order to ensure better social security for the most vulnerable pensioners whose pensions are less than EUR 700. The allowance will be paid in three different amounts: EUR 300 for pensions up to EUR 500, EUR 230 for pensions from EUR 501 to EUR 600, and EUR 130 for pensions from EUR 601 to EUR 700."" 5) One-off Payments: ""Recipients of financial social assistance and income support are also eligible to receive a one-off allowance in the amount of 150 euros."" Complete Press Release by Government of Slovenia: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-29-the-government-adopts-the-anticorona-legislative-package/ Note: Link mentioned below states 40% and 80% of salary compensation based on different categories; however, no government press releases could substantiate information mentioned in the article. https://www.mondaq.com/employment-and-workforce-wellbeing/911904/slovenia-provides-for-partial-reimbursement-of-salaries-to-employers-hit-by-coronavirus" Slovenia,SVN,20200330,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Slovenia on Sunday banned its citizens from travelling around the country and made mask use mandatory as its premier warned that the hardest was yet ahead in the fight against the new coronavirus. Starting from midnight on Sunday (thereby March 30th), Slovenian citizens will not be allowed to leave their municipality of residence and will have to use protective masks and gloves in food shops, post offices and other indoor public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108184721/https://www.barrons.com/news/slovenia-imposes-tougher-restrictions-to-contain-virus-01585507503" Slovenia,SVN,20200404,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Quotation: ""Airports: Airports in Slovenia are closed for commercial passenger flights. Flights to EU destinations suspended until April 27, and flights to non-EU destinations banned until further notice. Land Border Crossings: Cross-border public transportation (trains and buses) has ceased. It is still possible to cross certain land borders in a personal car or in a taxi – see below."" - Austria - Croatia - Hungary - Italy Link: https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Quotation 2: Passenger flight ban extended again STA, 9 April 2020 - ""Slovenian air traffic remains restricted as the government yet again extended on Thursday a ban on passenger flights that was already prolonged in late March. Under today's decree, flights within the EU are suspended until 27 April, with the rest banned until further notice."" Link: https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/politics/6024-covid-19-slovenia#passenger" Slovenia,SVN,20200404,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"COVID-19 Website Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/ Coronavirus: Preparedness and measures in Slovenia and COVID-19 Helpline Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/koronavirus-preparedness-and-measures-in-slovenia/ Coronavirus: Preventing infections Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/coronavirus-preventing-infections/ Coronavirus: Symptoms of infection and treatment Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/coronavirus-symptoms-of-infection-and-treatment/ Government measures Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/government-measures/ Recommendations for washing hands cough etiquette Link: https://www.gov.si/assets/vlada/Koronavirus-zbirno-infografike-vlada/Infografike/Anglescina/Recommendations-for-washing-hands-Cough-etiquette.pdf Quotation: So far Slovenia has prepared hospital isolation rooms and urged citizens to be particularly careful with hygiene. Many hospitals have prohibited or limited visitations in recent days. (4th March 2020) Link: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovenia-idUSKBN20R33X COVID-19 Press Conference: Official updates on the occurrence of the coronavirus infection (7 March 2020) Link: gov.si/en/news/2020-03-07-official-updates-on-the-occurrence-of-the-coronavirus-infection/ Latest information about coronavirus (Covid-19) in Slovenia (9 March 2020) Link: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-09-latest-information-about-coronavirus-covid-19-in-slovenia/ Quotation: The National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) has drafted a leaflet with key information about the coronavirus, which will be distributed to all Slovenian households via the Post of Slovenia (10 March 2020) Link: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-10-measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-coronavirus-are-in-force/" Slovenia,SVN,20200404,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Quotation: ""If you think you may have symptoms, first contact 112 (available 24 hours a day), where English-language operators are available to assess your condition and provide instruction on medical care. If you have Covid-19 symptoms, testing is available for both foreign nationals and Slovenians. There is no charge for this test. It is not available at the U.S. Embassy."" Link: https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20200409,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Quotation: ""Airports: Airports in Slovenia are closed for commercial passenger flights. Flights to EU destinations suspended until April 27, and flights to non-EU destinations banned until further notice. Land Border Crossings: Cross-border public transportation (trains and buses) has ceased. It is still possible to cross certain land borders in a personal car or in a taxi – see below."" - Austria - Croatia - Hungary - Italy Link: https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Quotation 2: Passenger flight ban extended again STA, 9 April 2020 - ""Slovenian air traffic remains restricted as the government yet again extended on Thursday a ban on passenger flights that was already prolonged in late March. Under today's decree, flights within the EU are suspended until 27 April, with the rest banned until further notice."" Link: https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/politics/6024-covid-19-slovenia#passenger" Slovenia,SVN,20200414,C1: School closing,3,1,"Status: Country-wide Affected learners: 412,224 Link: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Slovenia,SVN,20200416,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Quotation: Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) the Slovenian government has announced that on March 16 public transportation (including inter-city train and bus service) will cease operations. Taxis for urgent transport will remain. Cross-border bus and train services have ceased. Link: https://www.osac.gov/Country/Slovenia/Content/Detail/Report/e443a492-7e46-4182-9239-183456c619bc Link (US Embassy, public transport restrictions are not lifted as of 25th April when the website was last updated): https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Initial closing quote: ""As of Monday, 16 March, all education institutions in Slovenia are closed with the exception of facilities working with adolescents with emotional and behavioural disorders."" Link: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-12-slovenia-to-declare-an-epidemic-and-temporarily-close-kindergartens-and-schools/ UNESCO School Closure Link: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse (Slovenia country-wide school closure till 25th April 2020) Quote (15 March): Slovenian educational institutions were supposed to close for two weeks starting on Monday, but the government has adopted a new decree of indefinite duration preventing schools from operating until the reasons for the closure persist. Link: https://english.sta.si/2739894/school-closure-extended-indefinitely-under-new-govt-decree Quote: Schools, kindergartens, universities, libraries and cultural institutions remain closed, while public transport continues to be suspended. Link: https://www.neweurope.eu/article/slovenia-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdown-from-april-20/" Slovenia,SVN,20200418,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"COVID-19 Website Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/ Coronavirus: Preparedness and measures in Slovenia and COVID-19 Helpline Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/koronavirus-preparedness-and-measures-in-slovenia/ Coronavirus: Preventing infections Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/coronavirus-preventing-infections/ Coronavirus: Symptoms of infection and treatment Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/coronavirus-symptoms-of-infection-and-treatment/ Government measures Link: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/government-measures/ Recommendations for washing hands cough etiquette Link: https://www.gov.si/assets/vlada/Koronavirus-zbirno-infografike-vlada/Infografike/Anglescina/Recommendations-for-washing-hands-Cough-etiquette.pdf Quotation: So far Slovenia has prepared hospital isolation rooms and urged citizens to be particularly careful with hygiene. Many hospitals have prohibited or limited visitations in recent days. (4th March 2020) Link: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-slovenia-idUSKBN20R33X COVID-19 Press Conference: Official updates on the occurrence of the coronavirus infection (7 March 2020) Link: gov.si/en/news/2020-03-07-official-updates-on-the-occurrence-of-the-coronavirus-infection/ Latest information about coronavirus (Covid-19) in Slovenia (9 March 2020) Link: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-09-latest-information-about-coronavirus-covid-19-in-slovenia/ Quotation: The National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) has drafted a leaflet with key information about the coronavirus, which will be distributed to all Slovenian households via the Post of Slovenia (10 March 2020) Link: https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-10-measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-coronavirus-are-in-force/" Slovenia,SVN,20200420,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Quote: ""The measures have been imposed since the middle of March. Slovenia had closed all shops, apart from food and drug stores. The government said that most shops, including those selling furniture, cars, bicycles and construction material as well as car service centers will be opened from April 20. Hairdressers, beauty parlors and pet grooming centers will open on May 4."" Link: https://www.neweurope.eu/article/slovenia-to-ease-coronavirus-lockdown-from-april-20/" Slovenia,SVN,20200430,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From 30 April, movement outside the municipality of permanent or temporary residence is allowed again. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525123359/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-04-29-14th-regular-session-of-the-government-of-the-republic-of-slovenia/" Slovenia,SVN,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"From 4 May, lockdown restrictions were eased further as stores under 400m2 outside shopping malls reopened along with bar terraces, hair salons and beauty parlours. Bigger stores remained closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525124402/https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/news/6169-morning-headlines-for-slovenia" Slovenia,SVN,20200511,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Government passed a Decree allowing public transport to resume but in accordance with the hygiene recommendations of the National Institute of Public Health from 11 May. The Decree enabled the implementation of public regular passenger transport, special regular passenger transport, permanent non-regular passenger transport, occasional passenger transport, passenger transport by cable cars, autotaxi and public rail passenger transport in domestic traffic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525131231/https://www.gov.si/novice/2020-05-08-vlada-sprosca-ukrepe-na-podrocju-zdravstvene-dejavnosti-in-javnega-potniskega-prometa-v-sloveniji/" Slovenia,SVN,20200512,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/travel-information/coronavirus-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20200512,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/15/slovenia-becomes-first-eu-nation-to-declare-end-of-covid-19-epidemic.html" Slovenia,SVN,20200514,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-05-18-borders-will-be-gradually-reopened-on-the-basis-of-agreements-with-individual-countries/" Slovenia,SVN,20200514,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The Slovenian government declared the end of the pandemic, late on 14 May. Citizens will still have to follow basic rules to prevent a possible spread of infection, the government said without elaborating. People have been required to wear masks in indoor public spaces, stand at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) apart and disinfect hands upon entering public spaces. No mention of any specific stay at home recommendations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525132342/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/bars-travellers-brazil-coronavirus-live-updates-200524234147993.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200525132347/https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/slovenia-calls-an-official-end-to-its-coronavirus-epidemic/" Slovenia,SVN,20200514,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Borders will be gradually reopened on the basis of agreements with individual countries. However, countries such as the United States remain on the general ban list of the European Union which is still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001181821/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-05-18-borders-will-be-gradually-reopened-on-the-basis-of-agreements-with-individual-countries/" Slovenia,SVN,20200515,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Slovenian government has declared an official end to many of its coronavirus limits, becoming the first European country to do so, after authorities confirmed less than seven new coronavirus cases each day for the past two weeks. BUT: The government says social distancing measures will stay in place, and masks are still required in indoor public locations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200818235021/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/slovenia-lifts-many-its-covid-19-restrictions " Slovenia,SVN,20200518,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Kindergartens, primary schools (the first triad), upper secondary schools (for final-year students, including apprentices) reopened on 18 May, while the rest of the primary school students returned on 3 June."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200821094817/https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news-and-press/news/slovenia-response-covid-19-outbreak" Slovenia,SVN,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"From 18 May, offering and selling goods and services to consumers were eased, and all shops were opened, including those in shopping centres, small accommodation establishments with up to 30 rooms, indoor areas of restaurants and bars, and some other tourist services. No indication of any workplace closing recommendations. https://web.archive.org/web/20200525125943/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-05-18-borders-will-be-gradually-reopened-on-the-basis-of-agreements-with-individual-countries/" Slovenia,SVN,20200527,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Hand disinfection and wearing a protective mask or a scarf is mandatory in enclosed public spaces. http://web.archive.org/web/20200527161548/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20200601,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Schools started to reopen in late May. On May 18th, few days after the government announced the end of the epidemic measures to be scheduled for June 1st, primary schools opened again for pupils of first three grades, but still under strict safety regulations. Classes were split in half and all communication between pupils of different classes was to be prevented, while teachers had to wear protective masks at all times. Secondary schools also reopened, but only for 4th grade students who started preparing for matura exams, divided into smaller groups. Kindergartens also reopened, but children were organized in smaller groups in strict prevention measures were observed. On May 25, primary school 9th grade pupils returned to school. After lots of criticism about this partial reopening while all other lockdown measures were being lifted, the Ministry of Education announced on May 28 that 4th and 5th grade primary school pupils will return to school on June 1, while the remaining 6th, 7th and 8th grade students would follow two days later on June 3. Secondary school students would finish this school year via distance learning and would not return to school."" This remains until the beginning of the new school year on September 1, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824024929/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Gatherings of up to 200 people will be allowed again. The changes to the government decree on the movement of people in public areas will enter into force on 1 June. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610120546/https://english.sta.si/2769105/major-easing-of-restrictions-announced-for-monday" Slovenia,SVN,20200602,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The government has issued a decree, which is valid from June 8, that permits entry for the nationals of the following 17 countries considered as epidemiologically safe: Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. Those persons coming from the countries that are not under the list above, despite having citizenship of any of the 17, must go through 14 days of quarantine upon arrival in Slovenia. In addition, due to the deteriorating epidemiological situation in Northern Macedonia, all persons entering Slovenia from Northern Macedonia are obliged to go under a 14-day quarantine, regardless of citizenship or residence. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610121524/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/slovenia-opens-borders-for-travellers-from-17-countries/" Slovenia,SVN,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Public gatherings of up to 500 people are allowed in Slovenia since June 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622103257/https://english.sta.si/2774288/gatherings-of-up-to-500-people-and-intl-transport-to-be-allowed?q=coronaviru " Slovenia,SVN,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No changes found." Slovenia,SVN,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes found." Slovenia,SVN,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No changes found. Nevertheless, on July 03 the municipality of Moravce returned to a full lockdown after a spread of COVID-19 cases. /web/20200709174136/https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/politics/6541-moravce-mayor-reintroduces-strict-anti-corona-lockdown-16-new-cases-in-slovenia-thursday " Slovenia,SVN,20200701,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No changes found." Slovenia,SVN,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes found." Slovenia,SVN,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No changes found." Slovenia,SVN,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The country has a “ traffic light system of green, yellow and red countries, meaning free to enter, enter with some restrictions, and enter only under special circumstances” https://web.archive.org/web/20200709174416/https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/travel/6550-what-do-the-green-yellow-red-lists-mean-for-entering-slovenia-during-the-corona-crisis" Slovenia,SVN,20200701,E1: Income support,1,1,"No changes found. " Slovenia,SVN,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No additional debt and contract reliefs measures found. " Slovenia,SVN,20200701,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The country keeps doing information campaigns. /web/20200709174905/https://twitter.com/msaludpy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1280604933587382273%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimahora.com%2Freunion-alumnos-termina-foco-contagios-covid-19-segun-fedapar-n2893896.html " Slovenia,SVN,20200701,H2: Testing policy,2,," No changes found. " Slovenia,SVN,20200701,H3: Contact tracing,2,," No changes found. " Slovenia,SVN,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Hence, a maximum of 50 people may gather and socialise in public at the same time and same place. In addition, accommodation providers with more than 30 rooms are open and available again, as are spa accommodations, wellness centres, gyms, swimming pools, and water activities. Until further notice, discos and night clubs remain closed, as do stores on Sundays and holidays, except for petrol stations and pharmacies, which may be open, as at July28 and even before then. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200730001344/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20200720,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The spread of the coronavirus affects the trade fair programme worldwide. In the links below you will find an overview of all trade fairs and sport events that have been postponed or already cancelled as at July 1. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200701171113/https://www.expodatabase.de/en/articles/125890-coronavirus-leads-to-exhibition-cancellations http://web.archive.org/web/20200729143057/https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2020/05/list-3-3-of-sports-events-affected-by-coronavirus-pandemic-2/" Slovenia,SVN,20200720,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Despite the gradual relaxation of protective measures, all larger public gatherings are still prohibited in Slovenia. Hence, a maximum of 50 people may gather and socialise in public at the same time and same place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200730001344/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/ " Slovenia,SVN,20200720,C5: Close public transport,0,," Hand sanitation and face masks or scarves are still obligatory in indoor public spaces, as well as on public transport as at the 28th of July and even before then. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200730001344/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20200720,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new update. Same as before." Slovenia,SVN,20200720,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new updates. Same as before." Slovenia,SVN,20200720,E1: Income support,1,1,"No changes found" Slovenia,SVN,20200720,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"As part of an economic stimulus package of € 1 billion (2.2 percent of GDP) announced on March 9, the authorities have adopted some tax and spending measures, including (i) tax deferrals for up to 24 months or tax payments in installments in 24 months; (ii) wage subsidies for suspended workers due to pandemic-related closures and quarantined people as at July 22 and before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200730012123/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovenia,SVN,20200720,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Same as before." Slovenia,SVN,20200720,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new update. Same as before." Slovenia,SVN,20200720,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update." Slovenia,SVN,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change in policy found." Slovenia,SVN,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""By way of exception, only individual groups of up to 50 people may gather at the same place at the same time, but only if they can maintain the required safety distance; this has been allowed by a government ordinance. Similar restrictions apply to people gathering at certain public institutions, such as theatres and cinemas, where up to 50 individuals may attend individual events at the same time, provided that they keep the required safety distance and adhere to other protective measures."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200810070908/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200731,C8: International travel controls,3,," Notes ""Persons who have permanent or temporary residence in Slovenia and enter the country (or are returning) from epidemiologically safe countries will not be subject to quarantine upon crossing the state border regardless of their citizenship. A fourteen-day quarantine remains mandatory for all persons returning from countries with a worsening epidemiological situation regardless of their citizenship or residence. A quarantine will also be imposed on persons entering Slovenia who are citizens of or have permanent or temporary residence in a country with a worsening epidemiological situation. Persons who do not have permanent or temporary residence in Slovenia or cannot stay at their permanent or temporary residence due to justified reasons are ordered to quarantine at the address where they will actually stay. Foreign citizens who do not have permanent or temporary residence in Slovenia and cannot provide an address where they would stay in quarantine are not allowed entry into the country."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200810070908/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change. Until further notice, discos and night clubs remain closed http://web.archive.org/web/20200824024929/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/ " Slovenia,SVN,20200811,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"only individual groups of up to 50 people may gather at the same place at the same time, therefore, large public events should be prohibited. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824024929/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/ " Slovenia,SVN,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"only individual groups of up to 50 people may gather at the same place at the same time, if they can maintain the required safety distance. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824024929/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/ " Slovenia,SVN,20200811,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Passengers are to enter the bus through the second or back door with a valid ticket, and when entering the bus they must already be wearing a mask and must disinfect their hands, while always maintaining a distance of at least 1.5 meters between other passengers. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824024929/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/ " Slovenia,SVN,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The movement of individuals in the territory of the Republic of Slovenia is not restricted; however, people are advised to consistently comply with all necessary protective measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824024929/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/ " Slovenia,SVN,20200811,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy change. Some countries still on a red list (including, for example, the US). A fourteen-day quarantine remains mandatory for all persons returning from countries with a worsening epidemiological situation regardless of their citizenship or residence. http://web.archive.org/web/20200824024929/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Given that the risk of infection among the population in Slovenia still exists, all employers are also obliged to ensure a safe working environment for their employees. They must ensure safe and healthy working conditions, regardless of the type of work, workplace or place where employees perform work tasks. If they are unable to ensure safety at the workplace, and exceptional circumstances or the rapid spread of infection among the population constitute a threat to the lives of people, their health and the employers' property, employers may reassign their employees to another job or order for them to work from home. Such order may also be given without the consent of employees, but only for the duration of the exceptional circumstances. The Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities has issued clarifications and recommendations for employers regarding the assignment of work from home and other work in exceptional circumstances. On the basis of these recommendations, employers may give their employees guidance or instructions on how to ensure safe and healthy work from home. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200907153650/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Slovenia,SVN,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""By way of exception, only individual groups of up to 50 people may gather at the same place at the same time, but only if they can maintain the required safety distance; this has been allowed by a government ordinance. Similar restrictions apply to people gathering at certain public institutions, such as theatres and cinemas, where up to 50 individuals may attend individual events at the same time, provided that they keep the required safety distance and adhere to other protective measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200907153650/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""In Slovenia, for the time being, the public transport system is fully adapted in order to reduce the potential risk of spreading infections between passengers. It is mandatory for passengers, inter alia, to wear a protective mask or other means of protecting the nose and mouth area throughout the whole duration of the transport. However, special care must be taken to not touch one’s mask while wearing it, as this could lead to contamination of one’s hands and the risk of spreading the infection to other passengers and objects in the vehicle. Passengers are to enter the bus through the second or back door with a valid ticket, and when entering the bus they must already be wearing a mask and must disinfect their hands, while always maintaining a distance of at least 1.5 meters between other passengers. The National Institute of Public Health has laid do"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200907153650/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200825,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovenia,SVN,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No Policy Change" Slovenia,SVN,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200907153650/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200825,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""If you have Covid-19 symptoms, testing is available for both foreign nationals and Slovenians. Testing is free for those with symptoms who are refereed by a general practitioner. Tests are not available at the U.S. Embassy. For a voluntary test (or if required due to travel from a “red” zone country), the Department of Infectious Diseases at the Ljubljana University Medical Centre (UKC) is offering self-pay testing for the novel coronavirus at the price of EUR 93."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200907154241/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Slovenia,SVN,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"While school have largely re-opened, precautionary measures have been taken to ensure that students are being taught in line with social distancing guidelines. This also includes reduced class capacity, and social distancing measures. As such, this is coded as 1G because safety precautions are being taken into considerations. http://web.archive.org/web/20201022003453/https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/lifestyle/6785-all-slovenian-primary-secondary-students-will-go-back-to-classrooms-1-september" Slovenia,SVN,20200908,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Discos, bars, etc remain closed until further notice. In other business sectors, employers are required to ensure safe working conditions for their employees. ""Until further notice, discos and night clubs remain closed, as do stores on Sundays and holidays, except for petrol stations and pharmacies, which may be open."" ""Given that the risk of infection among the population in Slovenia still exists, all employers are also obliged to ensure a safe working environment for their employees. They must ensure safe and healthy working conditions, regardless of the type of work, workplace or place where employees perform work tasks. If they are unable to ensure safety at the workplace, and exceptional circumstances or the rapid spread of infection among the population constitute a threat to the lives of people, their health and the employers' property, employers may reassign their employees to another job or order for them to work from home. Such order may also be given without the consent of employees, but only for the duration of the exceptional circumstance"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200920074906/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200908,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mass gatherings remain prohibited: ""Prohibition on mass gatherings of people in public places The movement of individuals in the territory of the Republic of Slovenia is not restricted; however, people are advised to consistently comply with all necessary protective measures. By way of exception, only individual groups of up to 50 people may gather at the same place at the same time, but only if they can maintain the required safety distance; this has been allowed by a government ordinance. Similar restrictions apply to people gathering at certain public institutions, such as theatres and cinemas, where up to 50 individuals may attend individual events at the same time, provided that they keep the required safety distance and adhere to other protective measures."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200920074906/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""By way of exception, only individual groups of up to 50 people may gather at the same place at the same time, but only if they can maintain the required safety distance; this has been allowed by a government ordinance. Similar restrictions apply to people gathering at certain public institutions, such as theatres and cinemas, where up to 50 individuals may attend individual events at the same time, provided that they keep the required safety distance and adhere to other protective measures."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200920074906/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200908,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No reduction in services but passengers required to follow safety measures: ""It is mandatory for passengers, inter alia, to wear a protective mask or other means of protecting the nose and mouth area throughout the whole duration of the transport. However, special care must be taken to not touch one’s mask while wearing it, as this could lead to contamination of one’s hands and the risk of spreading the infection to other passengers and objects in the vehicle. Passengers are to enter the bus through the second or back door with a valid ticket, and when entering the bus they must already be wearing a mask and must disinfect their hands, while always maintaining a distance of at least 1.5 meters between other passengers."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200920074906/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200920074906/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""The movement of individuals in the territory of the Republic of Slovenia is not restricted; however, people are advised to consistently comply with all necessary protective measures."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200920074906/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200920074906/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""The movement of individuals in the territory of the Republic of Slovenia is not restricted; however, people are advised to consistently comply with all necessary protective measures."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200920074906/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200920074906/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200908,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Persons who have permanent or temporary residence in Slovenia and enter the country (or are returning) from epidemiologically safe countries will not be subject to quarantine upon crossing the state border regardless of their citizenship. A fourteen-day quarantine remains mandatory for all persons returning from countries with a worsening epidemiological situation regardless of their citizenship or residence. A quarantine will also be imposed on persons entering Slovenia who are citizens of or have permanent or temporary residence in a country with a worsening epidemiological situation. Persons who do not have permanent or temporary residence in Slovenia or cannot stay at their permanent or temporary residence due to justified reasons are ordered to quarantine at the address where they will actually stay. Foreign citizens who do not have permanent or temporary residence in Slovenia and cannot provide an address where they would stay in quarantine are not allowed entry into the country."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200920074906/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20200908,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovenia,SVN,20200908,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change: http://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Slovenia,SVN,20200908,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Hand sanitation and face masks or scarves are still obligatory in indoor public spaces, as well as on public transport."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200920081945/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20200915,C1: School closing,1,1,"While school have largely re-opened, precautionary measures have been taken to ensure that students are being taught in line with social distancing guidelines. This also includes reduced class capacity, and social distancing measures. As such, this is coded as 1G because safety precautions are being taken into considerations. http://web.archive.org/web/20201022003453/https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/lifestyle/6785-all-slovenian-primary-secondary-students-will-go-back-to-classrooms-1-september" Slovenia,SVN,20200922,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"She also responded to Monday’s OKS event, where participants did not wear masks. She called on all public figures, politicians and athletes to set an example for the public at such events, as wearing masks is one of the key measures to curb the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001175406/https://www.gov.si/novice/2020-09-22-vodja-strokovne-skupine-beovic-maske-kljucni-ukrep-za-zajezitev-virusa/ " Slovenia,SVN,20200923,E1: Income support,1,1,"At today's session, the government discussed the so-called fifth anti-crown package. The package of measures introduces or extends existing measures aimed at protecting jobs, caring for the elderly and preventing the spread of COVID-19 infections. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001180336/https://www.gov.si/novice/2020-09-23-33-redna-seja-vlade-republike-slovenije/" Slovenia,SVN,20200923,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change" Slovenia,SVN,20200929,E1: Income support,1,1,"At today's correspondence session, the Government adopted a proposal for the Intervention Measures Act to mitigate and eliminate the consequences of COVID-19 or the so-called fifth anti-crown package. The bill for employees extends the measure of 100 percent compensation of salary in the case of ordered quarantine due to contact with an infected person at work. From 1 September 2020 onwards, it will be possible to claim 80% compensation in the event of absence from work due to child protection due to force majeure (child quarantine). For employers, the possibility of reimbursing compensation for wages paid for absence from work due to the ordered quarantine is extended. In addition, they are relieved of the possibility of reimbursement of salary compensation due to absence from work due to childcare (force majeure). The press release issued by the government late last night indicated no major changes to the previous version of the bill, which entails measures for healthcare, labour, social security, economy, education, justice, criminal sanctions, agriculture and infrastructure. Previous policies still in place with the fifth package, hence 1A maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001180911/https://www.gov.si/novice/2020-09-29-98-dopisna-seja-vlade-republike-slovenije/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001185704/https://www.total-slovenia-news.com/news/7057-morning-headlines-for-slovenia" Slovenia,SVN,20200930,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In the coming days, the Government will present the action plan approved today to deal with the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic. Announcement of measures still outstanding. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001183331/https://www.gov.si/en/news/in-the-coming-days-the-government-will-present-the-action-plan-approved-today-to-deal-with-the-second-wave-of-the-covid-19-epidemic/" Slovenia,SVN,20200930,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In the coming days, the Government will present the action plan approved today to deal with the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic. Announcement of measures still outstanding. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001183331/https://www.gov.si/en/news/in-the-coming-days-the-government-will-present-the-action-plan-approved-today-to-deal-with-the-second-wave-of-the-covid-19-epidemic/" Slovenia,SVN,20200930,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings are limited to 10 persons, but private gatherings of up to 50 persons are allowed if the host knows the attendees and they can be contacted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001174121/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20200930,C5: Close public transport,0,,"In the coming days, the Government will present the action plan approved today to deal with the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic. Announcement of measures still outstanding. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001183331/https://www.gov.si/en/news/in-the-coming-days-the-government-will-present-the-action-plan-approved-today-to-deal-with-the-second-wave-of-the-covid-19-epidemic/" Slovenia,SVN,20200930,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"In the coming days, the Government will present the action plan approved today to deal with the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic. Announcement of measures still outstanding. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001183331/https://www.gov.si/en/news/in-the-coming-days-the-government-will-present-the-action-plan-approved-today-to-deal-with-the-second-wave-of-the-covid-19-epidemic/" Slovenia,SVN,20200930,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"In the coming days, the Government will present the action plan approved today to deal with the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic. Announcement of measures still outstanding. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001183331/https://www.gov.si/en/news/in-the-coming-days-the-government-will-present-the-action-plan-approved-today-to-deal-with-the-second-wave-of-the-covid-19-epidemic/" Slovenia,SVN,20200930,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The EU, including Slovenia, has enacted a general ban on travel from the United States. U.S. citizens with residency in an EU country may enter Slovenia. For other U.S. citizens who first spend two weeks in a third country, Slovenia may grant entry, depending on the country of origin. (See Quarantine section below.) In addition, immediate family members (but not fiancés) of Slovenian citizens coming from the United States are permitted with a transit letter from the Slovenian embassy in Washington, DC. Travelers from the United States who are permitted entry may be subject to quarantine and Covid-19 testing. Since ban on US still in place, 3 maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001174121/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Slovenia,SVN,20200930,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces and on public transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001174121/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019094355/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/380571/slovenia-authorities-to-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-nationwide-from-september-19-update-12" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019094355/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/380571/slovenia-authorities-to-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-nationwide-from-september-19-update-12" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted https://web.archive.org/web/20201019094355/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/380571/slovenia-authorities-to-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-nationwide-from-september-19-update-12" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019094355/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/380571/slovenia-authorities-to-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-nationwide-from-september-19-update-12" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Nothing found" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019094355/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/380571/slovenia-authorities-to-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-nationwide-from-september-19-update-12" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,E1: Income support,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019095117/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/slovenia/livinghit.aspx?Section=6.+Measures+in+other+sectors&Type=Chapter" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019100014/https://www.gov.si/assets/vlada/Koronavirus-zbirno-infografike-vlada/Infografike/Najbolj-ucinkoviti-ukrepi.pdf" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.si/teme/koronavirus-sars-cov-2/" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Other than via app https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.si/teme/koronavirus-sars-cov-2/ nothing mentionned" Slovenia,SVN,20201002,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019100728/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,C1: School closing,1,1,"No mention of any school closures - no ability to chose 0 - came up as error message https://web.archive.org/web/20201014110427/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Discos and nightclubs remain closed https://web.archive.org/web/20201014110427/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No public events in excess of 500 people, Up to 500 people permitted for public events with restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20201014110427/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions on gatherings in excess of 10 people https://web.archive.org/web/20201014110427/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014110427/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014110427/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014110427/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As at 29th Sep 2020, there is a listing of red, orange and green countries - and implications of travelling to and from these countries range from no quarantining ( green countries ) to quarantining https://web.archive.org/web/20201011155120/https://www.gov.si/teme/koronavirus-sars-cov-2/prehajanje-meja/" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,E1: Income support,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014114754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#S" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014110427/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201014122334/https://www.nijz.si/sl/koronavirus-za-splosno-javnost" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014110427/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201014122231/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/slovenia/countrypage.aspx" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201014122231/https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/slovenia/countrypage.aspx" Slovenia,SVN,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From week ending 17 Sep 2020, wearing of masks became mandatory in public spaces https://web.archive.org/web/20201014122828/https://www.gov.si/novice/2020-09-17-32-redna-seja-vlade-republike-slovenije/" Slovenia,SVN,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019101548/https://www.gov.si/teme/koronavirus-sars-cov-2/ukrepi-za-zajezitev-sirjenja-okuzb/ " Slovenia,SVN,20201015,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019102003/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-08-prohibition-on-the-gathering-of-more-than-10-people-up-to-500-people-permitted-at-public-meetings-and-events-and-at-other-gatherings-but-without-the-service-of-food-and-beverages/" Slovenia,SVN,20201015,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019102003/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-08-prohibition-on-the-gathering-of-more-than-10-people-up-to-500-people-permitted-at-public-meetings-and-events-and-at-other-gatherings-but-without-the-service-of-food-and-beverages/" Slovenia,SVN,20201015,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201019101548/https://www.gov.si/teme/koronavirus-sars-cov-2/ukrepi-za-zajezitev-sirjenja-okuzb/" Slovenia,SVN,20201015,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change" Slovenia,SVN,20201015,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Slovenia,SVN,20201015,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,C1: School closing,2,1,"""As of Monday [= 19 Oct], lessons in primary schools will be implemented remotely from the fifth grade onward. The same applies to secondary schools, while the recommendation to implement activities remotely, if possible, already applies to higher education colleges and universities,"" highlighted the Prime Minister. He continued to say that the regularly scheduled autumn holidays follow on from next week, at which time it will be assessed whether remote learning would be extended, cancelled or further tightened, dependent on the situation at the time. ""We believe that a 14-day break will allow for the situation to stabilise or for the trends to be at least partially reversed,"" said the Prime Minister. http://web.archive.org/web/20201022183448/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-14-prime-minister-janez-jansa-has-presented-the-latest-measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-coronavirus-infection/" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In red regions (almost all/all of Slovenia): - Forbidden to perform catering activities in catering establishments - Forbidden to offer services directly to consumers in fitness centers and indoor sports facilities. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022191348/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Regardless of the type of region, events, such as weddings, anniversaries, religious ceremonies and other events or gatherings are no longer allowed anywhere in Slovenia. The ordinance adopted today also restricts the gathering of people, which means that as of today not more than 6 persons are allowed to meet; the only exception applies to members of the same household if such has more than 6 family members. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022190747/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-19-restriction-of-movement-between-statistical-regions-and-movement-at-night-and-gatherings-limited-to-no-more-than-6-people/" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Regardless of the type of region, events, such as weddings, anniversaries, religious ceremonies and other events or gatherings are no longer allowed anywhere in Slovenia. The ordinance adopted today also restricts the gathering of people, which means that as of today not more than 6 persons are allowed to meet; the only exception applies to members of the same household if such has more than 6 family members. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022190747/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-19-restriction-of-movement-between-statistical-regions-and-movement-at-night-and-gatherings-limited-to-no-more-than-6-people/" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Extensive restrictions on movement imposed, but thus far no reduction of public transport. From Saturday (24th) on there will be capacity reduction to 1/3: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20201022191726%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.si%2Fnovice%2F2020-10-16-jutri-zacnejo-veljati-omejitve-delovanja-za-gostinske-lokale-frizerske-in-kozmeticne-salone-ter-zaprte-rekreativne-objekte-v-rdecih-regijah%2F&h=AT0Pv-9b3wrmcprNjbbBChrRd17W-Ih-OL3IFkIztnxTwRBrNIlrGeONgLqIlmfYeefdY04ukStj7ROUhs9afAYzIabaOfLNhl360HqPbAASgqfkmUhrQ4j-LIOaGx0HpBQM3w" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Nothing explicit on staying at home (movement restrictions detailed under C7)" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Movement is restricted between 9.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m., with exceptions. " Slovenia,SVN,20201019,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Slovenia,SVN,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Masks or other forms of protection covering the mouth and nose, and disinfection are mandatory: in all closed public spaces, on public transport, in open public spaces where it is not possible to stay two metres from other people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022191348/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Will be made stricter (closing all non-essential) on Saturday: http://web.archive.org/web/20201022191726/https://www.gov.si/novice/2020-10-16-jutri-zacnejo-veljati-omejitve-delovanja-za-gostinske-lokale-frizerske-in-kozmeticne-salone-ter-zaprte-rekreativne-objekte-v-rdecih-regijah/" Slovenia,SVN,20201022,E1: Income support,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201104181329/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-23-ministers-cigler-kralj-pocivalsek-kustec-and-ministry-of-health-representative-petric-present-measures-from-the-fifth-anti-coronavirus-package-and-the-prohibitions-coming-into-effect-tomorrow/" Slovenia,SVN,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"At a press conference on October 22nd Prime Minister Janez Janša said: “At this point, we are asking businesses to organize work from home where possible, namely where the production will remain open and the services are essential, but also, where this is not possible, especially in the industry, to strictly follow all preventive measures for preventing the spread of the virus”. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104171226/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-22-prime-minister-janez-jansa-the-week-ahead-of-us-is-intended-to-stop-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus/ On October 30th the Government of the Republic of Slovenia decided to extend the validity of the ordinances on measures and restrictions for seven days to prevent the spread of COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201104165807/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-30-the-government-decides-to-extend-the-measures-arising-from-the-ordinances-to-contain-and-manage-the-covid-19-epidemic/ " Slovenia,SVN,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Announced on October 19th and extended on October 30th: All events, public gatherings, weddings and religious ceremonies are temporarily prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104172059/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-19-prohibition-of-gatherings-of-more-than-six-people-and-restriction-of-movement-between-9-00-p-m-and-6-00-a-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104165807/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-30-the-government-decides-to-extend-the-measures-arising-from-the-ordinances-to-contain-and-manage-the-covid-19-epidemic/" Slovenia,SVN,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Announced on October 19th and extended on October 30th: Gatherings of more than six people prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104172059/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-19-prohibition-of-gatherings-of-more-than-six-people-and-restriction-of-movement-between-9-00-p-m-and-6-00-a-m/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201104165807/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-30-the-government-decides-to-extend-the-measures-arising-from-the-ordinances-to-contain-and-manage-the-covid-19-epidemic/ " Slovenia,SVN,20201023,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201104180556/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-23-changes-when-issuing-quarantine-decisions-and-changes-on-the-list-of-countries/" Slovenia,SVN,20201023,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Slovenia,SVN,20201023,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Are you worried that you have been infected? If you are ill (coughing, have a fever or difficulty breathing) Stay at homeand avoid contact with other people. Call your doctor or, if he or she is not available, the emergency medical service. After talking to you, the doctor will assess whether suspicion of infection with the novel coronavirus is justified or not. If he or she decides that the suspicion is justified, you will receive instructions what to do by phone. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104182405/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201023,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No data found to document what was listed in the previous period. I'm not sure comprehensive testing is right. " Slovenia,SVN,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Masks or other forms of protection covering the mouth and nose, and disinfection are mandatory: in all closed public spaces, on public transport, in open public spaces where it is not possible to stay two metres from other people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104182405/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201025,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Announced on October 25th: To prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections and contain and manage the COVID-19 communicable disease, the Ordinance will temporary restrict movements of people between municipalities, unless this Ordinance stipulates otherwise. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104175914/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-25-the-new-ordinance-on-temporary-partial-restriction-of-movement-and-gatherings-as-well-as-prohibits-on-movement-between-municipalities/" Slovenia,SVN,20201030,C1: School closing,3,1,"On October 30th the Government of the Republic of Slovenia decided to extend the validity of the ordinances on measures and restrictions for seven days to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Ordinance temporarily prohibiting gatherings of people in educational institutions and universities and independent higher education institutions, https://web.archive.org/web/20201104165807/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-10-30-the-government-decides-to-extend-the-measures-arising-from-the-ordinances-to-contain-and-manage-the-covid-19-epidemic/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,C1: School closing,3,1,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,E1: Income support,2,1,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201105,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No new restrictions / changes - Movement of people on the entire territory of the Republic of Slovenia is temporarily prohibited between 22:00 and 6:00 - A temporary ban on gathering is being imposed throughout the Republic of Slovenia. - Restriction of movement between municipalities - Movement between municipalities is prohibited with certain exceptions for which adequate proof must be submitted - Mandatory use of face masks Link 1 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116221949/https://www.gov.si/en/news/ Link 2 - https://web.archive.org/web/20201116222013/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/measures-to-contain-the-spread-of-covid-19-infections/" Slovenia,SVN,20201116,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change found" Slovenia,SVN,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is open. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121172736/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes found" Slovenia,SVN,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"There is a curfew in place every night from 21:00-06:00. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121172736/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The government of Slovenia maintains a color-coded system of entry / quarantine restrictions: A very small number of countries are designated “green” (epidemiologically safe). A much larger list of countries, including the United States, are designated as “red” (poor epidemiological conditions). In some cases, regions of countries are listed as “red.” All non-listed countries/regions of countries are designated “orange” (aggravated epidemiological situation). Travelers who have spent 14 days in either a “green” country or an “orange” EU country/region can enter Slovenia without quarantine. All others must quarantine 10 days or have a negative result from a Covid test taken in the EU within the prior 48 hours. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121172736/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20201116,E1: Income support,2,1,"Just as in the first wave of the epidemic, they now hope to receive all the bonuses for the employees, who are very stressed and are working in difficult circumstances. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121172046/https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-11-17-the-most-vulnerable-need-to-be-protected/" Slovenia,SVN,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found" Slovenia,SVN,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Masks are required everywhere. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121172736/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20201125,C1: School closing,3,1,"no change found" Slovenia,SVN,20201125,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Bus and train service is currently closed as per US embassy in Slovenia, but Taxis and airports are currently open. Last updated on November 25, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201127154941/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Slovenia,SVN,20201202,C1: School closing,3,1,"No changes found Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211050/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211120/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes found Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211050/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211120/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201202,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No changes found Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211050/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211120/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201202,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes found Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211050/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211120/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201202,E1: Income support,2,1,"No changes found Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211050/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211120/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Slovenia,SVN,20201202,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes found Links - http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211050/https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201207211120/https://www.gov.si/en/topics/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20200131,H2: Testing policy,1,,"During the first few days and weeks of the pandemic in Sweden, anyone who reported symptoms after travel to high-risk regions overseas, or after contact with confirmed patients, received a test. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406084610/https://www.thelocal.se/20200320/fact-check-has-sweden-stopped-testing-people-for-the-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200406085239/https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-no-lockdowns-in-sweden-for-now/a-52904188 https://web.archive.org/web/20200406091003/https://www.thelocal.se/20200131/first-case-of-coronavirus-confirmed-in-jonkoping-sweden/amp Since March 11, Stockholm region started testing only those with severe respiratory symptoms or who belong to high risk groups are being tested and anyone who is generally healthy but has symptoms of the coronavirus is advised to stay at home and limit social contact. Within a week other regions adopted the same strategy. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090306/https://www.svd.se/uppmaningen-kom-inte-in-for-provtagning https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090324/https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/samhalle/a/70GQRV/nya-strategin--slutar-rakna-exakta-antalet-coronafall https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090402/https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/6j7KW3/skane-stoppar-allmant-coronaprov" Sweden,SWE,20200131,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 31 Jan 2020, Public Health Agency proposed classification of covid-19 under Swedish Communicable Diseases Act which requires contract tracing. Several news articles from later dates suggest that contact tracing for all the positive cases is being done. Sources: 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406131431/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/nyheter-och-press/nyhetsarkiv/2020/januari/folkhalsomyndigheten-foreslar-att-nytt-coronavirus-tas-upp-i-smittskyddslagen/ 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406131610/https://www.thelocal.se/20200310/are-swedens-measures-to-limit-coronavirus-spread-enough-heres-what-experts-say 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406131947/https://www.thelocal.se/20200306/how-is-sweden-tracking-down-suspected-coronavirus-cases It is to be noted that there are reports as of 23 March that Public Health Agency thinks that contact tracing would no longer be as effective and have shifted resources to focus on risk groups. I could not find official confirmation of the same. The official government website as on 05 April states that contact tracing is the responsibility of the doctors treating covid-19. Sources: 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406132606/https://www.thelocal.se/20200320/fact-check-has-sweden-stopped-testing-people-for-the-coronavirus 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406132712/https://www.thelocal.se/20200313/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus-outbreak-in-sweden-your-questions-answered 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406132847/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20200309,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"FAQ about COVID-19 (Link): https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/ Protect yourself and others from the spread of infection in different languages (Link): https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/skydda-dig-och-andra/information-pa-olika-sprak/ " Sweden,SWE,20200311,E1: Income support,2,0,"Quotation: ""To reduce the risk of the virus spreading in society, the qualifying day for sick pay will be discontinued between 11 March and 31 May, in that central government will pay sickness benefit for the first day of sickness. Central government will temporarily assume responsibility for sick pay for two months."" Link: https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/03/crisis-package-for-swedish-businesses-and-jobs/" Sweden,SWE,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The Government is making use of the possibility in the Public Order Act (Chapter 2, Section 15) to prohibit public gatherings and events if this is necessary to combat an epidemic. The prohibition is issued in an ordinance. The ordinance means that, as of Thursday 12 March and until further notice, it is forbidden in the whole of Sweden to hold public gatherings and events with more than 500 participants. The Government will continuously examine the need for this ordinance and it will be revoked when the prohibition is no longer needed. Public gatherings include demonstrations, lectures, gatherings for religious practice, theatre performances, cinema screenings and concerts. Public events include sporting events, dance performances, markets and fairs. For a gathering to be considered public, it is necessary for it to have been arranged for the public or for the public to have access to it, or that the gathering should be regarded as equivalent to such a gathering given the conditions that apply for access to it. For an event to be considered public, it is necessary for it to have been arranged for the public or for the public to have access to it."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200322142423/https://www.government.se/articles/2020/03/ordinance-on-a-prohibition-against-holding-public-gatherings-and-events/" Sweden,SWE,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Starting 12 March, Public gatherings (i.e. demonstrations, lectures, theatre performances, cinemas) and events (sporting events, markets, fairs) of more than 500 people in all of Sweden will be prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200322142423/https://www.government.se/articles/2020/03/ordinance-on-a-prohibition-against-holding-public-gatherings-and-events/" Sweden,SWE,20200317,C1: School closing,2,1,"""We recommend colleges (gymnasium) universities, and other institutions of higher education or adult learning to provide distance education rather than classes on their premises. Compared to pupils in schools and preschools, the students in higher education are not dependent on their educational institution for daily care. Higher education also draws students from larger geographical areas. This recommendation aims to decrease the rate of transmission of COVID-19, and thereby protect vulnerable groups and decrease the pressure on healthcare services."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200717093354/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/ ""From March 17 and throughout the spring all teaching at Swedish upper secondary schools and in adult education, higher vocational education and higher education has been conducted remotely or online."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201114173051/https://www.government.se/articles/2020/06/minister-for-education-on-the-swedish-decision-to-not-close-down-schools/ Note: Even though the closure of upper secondary schools and in adult education, higher vocational education and higher education is only a recommendation there is evidence (provided by the Minister of Education, see second link) that instruction is being provided online hence the 2G code. " Sweden,SWE,20200319,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""In response to the European Council’s and the European Commission’s call for travel restrictions, the Government decided on 17 March to temporarily stop non-essential travel to Sweden from all countries except those in the EEA and Switzerland so as to mitigate the effects of the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and reduce the spread of the disease. The decision takes effect on 19 March and will initially apply for 30 days. This is an exceptional measure that will not apply for longer than necessary."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112160008/https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/03/temporary-ban-on-travel-to-sweden-due-to-covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20200323,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Report from 23 March suggest that Public Health Agency thinks that contact tracing would no longer be as effective and have shifted resources to focus on risk groups. The official government website as on 05 April stated that contact tracing is the responsibility of the doctors treating covid-19, and news sources indicated that some form of tracing was ongoing. Sources: 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406132606/https://www.thelocal.se/20200320/fact-check-has-sweden-stopped-testing-people-for-the-coronavirus 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406132712/https://www.thelocal.se/20200313/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus-outbreak-in-sweden-your-questions-answered 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406132847/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/ Other news reports seems to suggest that contact tracing has since been stopped as it is no longer considered effective or practical. However, this could not be verified officially. Source:https://web.archive.org/web/20200423094726/https://www.thelocal.se/20200421/the-swedish-words-weve-learned-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak" Sweden,SWE,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"FT. As of 25 Mar. ""Swedish authorities have banned public gatherings of more than 500 people, closed universities and higher education colleges, and advised workers to stay at home if possible."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523152613/https://www.ft.com/content/31de03b8-6dbc-11ea-89df-41bea055720b" Sweden,SWE,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"FT. As of 25 Mar. ""Swedish authorities have banned public gatherings of more than 500 people, closed universities and higher education colleges, and advised workers to stay at home if possible."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200523152613/https://www.ft.com/content/31de03b8-6dbc-11ea-89df-41bea055720b" Sweden,SWE,20200329,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""As of 29 March, the Swedish Government has decided to ban all public gatherings and events with more than 50 people. The aim with this legislation is to prevent situations where large numbers of people from different parts of the country come together in the same place. Examples of public gatherings and events are demonstrations, seminars, religious gatherings, theatre performances and concerts. Sports events, dances and fairs are other examples."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200602175825/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/public-gatherings/" Sweden,SWE,20200329,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As of March 29, public gatherings are limited to no more than 50 people. Prior to this, numbers were limited to 500. https://archive.vn/wip/20OlW" Sweden,SWE,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""On April 1, Swedish Public Health Agency expanded guidance for individuals and organizations to comply with Sweden’s Law on the Prevention of the Spread of Infectious Diseases:?? - Shops and shopping centers should limit the number of customers at the same time, develop alternative solutions for lines or indicate how far customers should stand between each other.? (...) - Employers should ensure that staff and visitors stay away and that employees work from home to avoid unnecessary travel."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112192626/https://se.usembassy.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-information/" Sweden,SWE,20200401,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""On April 1, Swedish Public Health Agency expanded guidance for individuals and organizations to comply with Sweden’s Law on the Prevention of the Spread of Infectious Diseases: - Public transport companies should limit the number of passengers and adapt their schedules to avoid crowds."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112192626/https://se.usembassy.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-information/" Sweden,SWE,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""On April 1, Swedish Public Health Agency expanded guidance for individuals and organizations to comply with Sweden’s Law on the Prevention of the Spread of Infectious Diseases:?? - Employers should ensure that staff and visitors stay away and that employees work from home to avoid unnecessary travel.? - People who are over 70, or belong to other risk groups, should limit all social contact, avoid public transport, shopping in pharmacies, supermarkets, or crowded places. "" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112192626/https://se.usembassy.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-information/" Sweden,SWE,20200404,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The Public Health Agency advices people to avoid domestic travel unless it is absolutely necessary. Source: Information to travellers: What are the recommendations for travel within Sweden? https://web.archive.org/web/20200405091212/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/ " Sweden,SWE,20200407,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Since March 11, Stockholm region started testing only those with severe respiratory symptoms or who belong to high risk groups are being tested and anyone who is generally healthy but has symptoms of the coronavirus is advised to stay at home and limit social contact. Within a week other regions adopted the same strategy. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090306/https://www.svd.se/uppmaningen-kom-inte-in-for-provtagning https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090324/https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/samhalle/a/70GQRV/nya-strategin--slutar-rakna-exakta-antalet-coronafall https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090402/https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/6j7KW3/skane-stoppar-allmant-coronaprov" Sweden,SWE,20200414,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Since March 11, Stockholm region started testing only those with severe respiratory symptoms or who belong to high risk groups are being tested and anyone who is generally healthy but has symptoms of the coronavirus is advised to stay at home and limit social contact. Within a week other regions adopted the same strategy. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090306/https://www.svd.se/uppmaningen-kom-inte-in-for-provtagning https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090324/https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/samhalle/a/70GQRV/nya-strategin--slutar-rakna-exakta-antalet-coronafall https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090402/https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/6j7KW3/skane-stoppar-allmant-coronaprov " Sweden,SWE,20200416,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Since March 11, Stockholm region started testing only those with severe respiratory symptoms or who belong to high risk groups are being tested and anyone who is generally healthy but has symptoms of the coronavirus is advised to stay at home and limit social contact. Within a week other regions adopted the same strategy. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090306/https://www.svd.se/uppmaningen-kom-inte-in-for-provtagning https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090324/https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/samhalle/a/70GQRV/nya-strategin--slutar-rakna-exakta-antalet-coronafall https://web.archive.org/web/20200406090402/https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/6j7KW3/skane-stoppar-allmant-coronaprov On 16 April, Swedish government announced that a new testing regime will be rolled out in coming weeks, primarily targeting those in key roles, such as police and firefighters. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423094129/https://www.thelocal.se/20200417/how-sweden-plans-to-test-up-to-100000-people-a-week-for-the-coronavirus" Sweden,SWE,20200419,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Today the Government decided to extend the temporary entry ban to the EU via Sweden until 15 May. The decision was taken following a recommendation of the European Commission. The aim of the entry ban is, as previously, to mitigate the effects of the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and reduce the outbreak of COVID-19. The temporary entry ban began to apply on 19 March and initially applied for 30 days. The entry ban has now been extended up to and including 15 May in accordance with the recommendation of the Commission."" Source: https://archive.vn/spA1S" Sweden,SWE,20200424,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""The government encourages working from home."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430195516/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sweden/coronavirus" Sweden,SWE,20200424,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Public gatherings of more than 50 people are banned"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430195516/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sweden/coronavirus ""The Government has banned public gatherings of more than 50 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430200709/https://www.government.se/speeches/2020/04/speech-by-minister-for-health-and-social-affairs-lena-hallengren-at-who-briefing-23-april/" Sweden,SWE,20200424,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Government decided to extend the temporary entry ban to the EU via Sweden until 15 May"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430200252/https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/04/extension-of-temporary-entry-ban-to-the-eu-via-sweden-due-to-covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20200424,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"See the FAQ (updated regularly): https://web.archive.org/web/20200430195611/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20200425,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools in Sweden remain partially open. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201114175223/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Sweden,SWE,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""On the recommendation of the Swedish Public Health Agency, the government has temporarily banned public gatherings and public events for more than 50 people. Arrangements with fewer participants may be implemented, but should be carried out in a way that minimizes the risk of infection spreading."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509170102/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/verksamheter/information-till-idrotts--och-traningsanlaggningar/" Sweden,SWE,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""To avoid becoming infected, we encourage you who are 70 years or older to limit your close contacts. You should refrain from using public transport, such as bus, train, metro and tram, shop in shops or stay in premises where there are many people at the same time. Instead, seek the help of relatives or neighbors to, for example, buy food, pick up medicines at the pharmacy or carry out other errands."" ""We now have a spread of covid-19 in several parts of Sweden. Our advice is therefore that you work from home as far as possible, in consultation with your employer. The aim is to reduce the speed of the spread of infection and to keep down the number of people who need hospital care. An excessively rapid increase in the number of infected people would mean a heavy and unmanageable burden on healthcare. Through a slower increase in the number of infected people, healthcare will have a greater opportunity to maintain its operations."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509140454/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/fragor-och-svar/" Sweden,SWE,20200501,C8: International travel controls,3,,"'On 17 March, the Government decided to stop non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU. The ban, which came into force on 19 March, applies until 15 May.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200509173212/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud " Sweden,SWE,20200509,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes were found." Sweden,SWE,20200513,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Government announced on May 13 a temporary supplementary allowance for families with children who are entitled to housing allowance. The grant must be paid out with an amount corresponding to 25 per cent of the size of the preliminary housing allowance. This means that a family of children can receive up to SEK 1,325 per month in supplementary allowance. The proposed amendment is proposed to enter into force on July 1, 2020, and is valid until December 31, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200607212116/https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2020/05/regeringen-forstarker-bostadsbidraget-for-barnfamiljer/" Sweden,SWE,20200516,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Since March, the agency has advised against all non-essential trips within the country, although in mid-May this guideline was eased slightly, with journeys equivalent to up to two hours from home by car deemed acceptable."" Source: https://archive.vn/SFtG9" Sweden,SWE,20200516,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Sweden’s government has decided to extend the temporary entry ban for non-EEA citizens, which has been imposed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, until June 15, in a bid to stop the further spread of the virus. Sweden’s latest decision was taken following the European Commission’s recommendation to ban the entry to the EU via Sweden for non-EEA citizens, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. The ban has been in place since March 19 and was first supposed to last 30 days, but the government decided to extend it until May 15, following the recommendation of the Commission. Due to Coronavirus developments, the Commission has foreseen it necessary to keep the borders closed until June 15. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112161415/https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/sweden-extends-entry-ban-for-non-eea-citizens-until-june-15/" Sweden,SWE,20200526,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Health and government officials left guidelines for the elderly unchanged this week, meaning otherwise healthy people aged 70 and more should still avoid physical contact with others. The Public Health Agency says the restrictions are in place because older people are at a higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19. In fact, more than 80 percent of Sweden's deaths come from people in their 70s, 80s, and 90s."" Source: https://archive.vn/UEqVR" Sweden,SWE,20200529,C1: School closing,2,1,"""On May 29 the Government announced that upper secondary schools can return to regular instruction on the school premises as of June 15."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201114173051/https://www.government.se/articles/2020/06/minister-for-education-on-the-swedish-decision-to-not-close-down-schools/" Sweden,SWE,20200604,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Government announced that it would provide free testing for anyone showing coronavirus symptoms, and conduct contact tracing for those who are infected. https://archive.vn/wip/LpKn5" Sweden,SWE,20200604,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Government announced that it would provide free testing for anyone showing coronavirus symptoms, and conduct contact tracing for those who are infected. (Have left contact tracing coded as limited due to the lack of information on how extensive it is) https://archive.vn/wip/LpKn5" Sweden,SWE,20200607,C8: International travel controls,3,,"A temporary entry ban to the EU through Sweden is advised from June 8 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200607211058/https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2020/06/andringar-i-det-tillfalliga-inreseforbudet-till-sverige/ " Sweden,SWE,20200608,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Any public or private event of more than 50 ppl is banned, and police can enforce this ban. This includes public events such as sports events, concerts, demonstrations, etc. http://archive.vn/bpkNZ " Sweden,SWE,20200608,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings continue to be limited to 50 or less. https://archive.vn/wip/bpkNZ" Sweden,SWE,20200611,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""On June 11th, the Public Health Agency said that people should walk, cycle, or use other means of transport than public transport during the summer if at all possible. If that's not possible, it said that you should opt for a method of transport where you can book a designated seat. ""Travel with means of transport where it is not possible to book a place, such as trams, subways and city buses, should be avoided,"" the agency wrote. ""Travellers should keep their distance and otherwise follow the directions in public transport and in other public transport."" (...) Public transport operators also have responsibilities under the Public Health AgencY recommendations. They are required to ensure there are enough services running that passengers can spread out and keep distance onboard, to limit the number of passengers if necessary, and to inform passengers on how they should act to reduce the spread of infection."" Source: https://archive.vn/SFtG9" Sweden,SWE,20200613,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From 13 June, anyone without symptoms or newly diagnosed COVID-19 is allowed to travel within Sweden. https://archive.vn/wip/bpkNZ https://web.archive.org/web/20200717102056/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/public-gatherings/.%20(un%20archived%20link)" Sweden,SWE,20200615,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Sweden will reopen universities and upper secondary schools from mid-June, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven told a press conference on Friday. The decision was announced at a press conference with Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, Education Minister Anna Ekström, Higher Education Minister Matilda Ernkrans and Johan Carlson, general-director of the Public Health Agency. (...) Universities, university students and other adult education are still expected to follow Sweden's other coronavirus restrictions and recommendations, for example avoiding non-essential travel, not organising public gatherings of more than 50 people, and observing social distancing. ""This could mean that you need to maintain distance learning if teaching can't be led in a suitable way otherwise,"" Carlson cautioned."" Note: Since universities and adult education institutes are not allowed to open if they are unable to do so in a suitable way I have kept the 2G code. Source: https://archive.vn/HaHY9#selection-885.2-896.0 " Sweden,SWE,20200616,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Temporary ban on non-essential travels to the EU via Sweden until 30 June, but travel from another EU country, a country of the EEA, UK or Switzerland is possible. Also- currently no quarantine obligation for travellers. https://archive.vn/pE3MG" Sweden,SWE,20200626,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"There is now an ongoing transmission of COVID-19 in the community in several regions in Sweden. Our advice is therefore that you work from home, if it is possible to do so and if your employer agrees. This is to decrease the speed of transmission and the number of people in need of hospital care. A rapid increase of the number of infected would put unnecessary pressure on healthcare services. By slowing the rate, we give the healthcare system a better chance of coping with the extra burden. From the FAQs at: http://archive.vn/bpkNZ " Sweden,SWE,20200626,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All private and public gatherings are limited to 50 ppl or less, and it is recommended that a COVID safety plan be in place beforehand. http://archive.vn/bpkNZ " Sweden,SWE,20200626,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No changes were found. " Sweden,SWE,20200626,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From mid June, movement inside of Sweden is unrestricted for those unaffected by COVID-19. https://archive.vn/wip/bpkNZ" Sweden,SWE,20200626,C8: International travel controls,3,,"There remains a ban on entering the EU via Sweden. This has been extended to 31 August (extended on 02 July) https://archive.vn/wip/bpkNZ http://archive.vn/wip/Ebi03" Sweden,SWE,20200626,E1: Income support,2,0,"Short-term layoffs introduced today This proposal means that employers’ wage costs can be halved, in that central government will cover a larger share of the costs. This model is similar to short-time work, but the subsidy level is significantly increased. The employee receives more than 90 per cent of their wage. The aim is to save Swedish jobs. It is proposed that the proposal on short-term layoffs enter into force on 7 April and be in effect throughout 2020, but be applied from today, 16 March. It is proposed that central government assume the entire cost of all sick pay during April and May. Self-employed persons will also be compensated in that they can receive standardised sick pay for days 1–14. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718062123/https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/03/short-term-layoffs--strengthened-support-in-2020-for-short-time-work-schemes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200718061936/https://tillvaxtverket.se/english/short-time-work-allowance.html" Sweden,SWE,20200626,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"see the FAQs at the following sites: http://archive.vn/wip/GwaIs http://archive.vn/bpkNZ " Sweden,SWE,20200626,H2: Testing policy,2,,"http://archive.vn/wip/GwaIs As before, anyone who is symptomatic can be tested now in Sweden. There is a clear FAQ on the process on the above website" Sweden,SWE,20200626,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"http://archive.vn/wip/GwaIs As before, it appears that contact tracing is happening in some capacity. Whether it is being traced for each case, is unknown. Thus, coded as a 1. " Sweden,SWE,20200701,E1: Income support,2,0,"Preventive sickness benefit for risk groups The Government's ordinance means a right to compensation of up to SEK 804 per day for people who belong to risk groups and for family members of people who belong to risk groups. The benefits are paid for the period when the person refrains from work to avoid being infected by the COVID-19 disease or infecting family members with that disease. The ordinance entered into force on 1 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718064633/https://www.government.se/articles/2020/07/about-the-covid-19-virus-for-older-people-people-with-health-conditions-and-health-and-social-care-staff-24-june/" Sweden,SWE,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""Parliament has decided that families with housing allowance will receive a temporary additional payment each month from July to December 2020. If you receive housing allowance for families you will automatically receive the extra money. You do not have to apply for it. The additional payment will be 25 percent of what you receive every month."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123145121/https://www.forsakringskassan.se/privatpers/coronaviruset-det-har-galler/%21ut/p/z0/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8ziLQI8TDy8DIx8LXxNTQwCDT0dTSx8fA3MnI31g1Pz9AuyHRUB_z6F2g%21%21/?keepNavState=true" Sweden,SWE,20200707,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of 29 March, the Swedish Government has decided to ban all public gatherings and events with more than 50 people. http://archive.vn/oNqVc " Sweden,SWE,20200707,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Recommended to avoid large gatherings and keep distance from others. As of 29 March, the Swedish Government has decided to ban all public gatherings and events with more than 50 people. http://archive.vn/oNqVc" Sweden,SWE,20200707,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Beginning 13 June anyone without symptoms or newly diagnosed COVID-19 is allowed to travel within Sweden. http://archive.vn/UQYFr" Sweden,SWE,20200707,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends everyone with symptoms of COVID-19 to take a test in order to find out if they have a current COVID-19 infection. We also recommend testing to take place in cases of contact tracing or screening. http://archive.vn/oNqVc" Sweden,SWE,20200719,C8: International travel controls,3,,"July 17th: ""The Government has today decided on a change to the temporary ban on entry into Sweden. As a result of this change, residents of Serbia and Montenegro will no longer be exempted from the entry ban. "" ""The changes enter into force on 19 July 2020."" http://archive.vn/RPqXw" Sweden,SWE,20200720,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Following recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Sweden, upper secondary schools, municipal adult education, vocational adult education and higher education institutions have provided distance learning since mid-March and will continue to do so until further notice. The overall impression thus far is that the shift to distance learning has worked out well. "" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201114181258/https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news-and-press/news/swedish-actions-education-response-corona-pandemic" Sweden,SWE,20200721,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"SInce March 29 gatherings are limited to 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809175942/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/public-gatherings/" Sweden,SWE,20200721,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""To avoid getting infected the Public Health Agency urges anyone 70 or older to limit close contacts with other people. As from 13 June you can travel if you do not have any symptoms. Preferably, use your own means of transport or public transport where you can book a seat in advance. You should avoid travelling by public transport, e.g. train, bus, tram or subway, visit supermarkets or other venues where many people gather at the same time. Instead, ask friends, family or neighbours to do your shopping, pick up medicines from the pharmacy, or run other errands."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809175942/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/public-gatherings/" Sweden,SWE,20200721,C8: International travel controls,3,,"There is a temporary entry ban in place for non-essential travels to the EU via Sweden until 31 August, but travel from another EU country, a country part of the EEA, UK and Switzerland to Sweden is possible. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200809175925/https://visitsweden.com/about-sweden/information-for-travellers-corona-virus/" Sweden,SWE,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Swedish health officials extended their ""work from home"" recommendation on Thursday, asking those who can do their job remotely to do so until the end of the year. Calling the outlook for the autumn ""very unclear"", state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell said keeping employees at home would help to reduce crowding on public transportation. And that could help prevent new infections and give more space on buses and trains for commuters who cannot work from home. The Public Health Agency first told Stockholmers in mid-March to work from home if they could. The guideline was later extended nationwide once the virus began spreading elsewhere in the country."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112202345/https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/7524104" Sweden,SWE,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"You should avoid any large social gathering such as parties, weddings, funerals and other events attracting many people at the same time. As of 29 March, the Swedish Government has decided to ban all public gatherings and events with more than 50 people. http://archive.vn/c2GMP" Sweden,SWE,20200731,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Public transport is not covered by the ban against public gatherings of more than 50 people. According to the general guidelines published by the Public Health Agency, public transport operators should: - provide enough services to avoid crowding, - limit the number of passengers per vehicle, and - inform their passengers about how to minimise the risk of disease transmission."" http://archive.vn/c2GMP" Sweden,SWE,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Beginning 13 June anyone without symptoms or newly diagnosed COVID-19 is allowed to travel within Sweden. http://archive.vn/c2GMP" Sweden,SWE,20200731,H2: Testing policy,2,,"To increase contact tracing and reduce the spread of infection, the Government wants more people to be tested for Covid-19 throughout the country. The Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) has therefore been tasked with ensuring that it is possible to carry out tests on everyone with symptoms of Covid-19 and tests to identify those who have had the disease. http://archive.vn/nZsDb" Sweden,SWE,20200731,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Seems to be continuing: Contact tracing is an investigation of how an infected person might have contracted the disease (e.g. COVID-19), including the identification of other people who may be infected or have been exposed to the virus. Contact tracing can be a question of vital importance to prevent further spread or large outbreaks of the disease. Contact tracing seems to be ongoing. http://archive.vn/c2GMP" Sweden,SWE,20200802,C8: International travel controls,3,,"-" Sweden,SWE,20200803,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Published 03 August 2020: The Government has today decided on a change to the temporary ban on entry into Sweden. As a result of this change, residents of Algeria will no longer be exempted from the entry ban. http://archive.vn/4Kz5C" Sweden,SWE,20200810,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public health campaign. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820160755/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/ " Sweden,SWE,20200810,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820160755/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/ " Sweden,SWE,20200810,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820160755/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/ " Sweden,SWE,20200813,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Residents of Morocco are no longer exempted from the travel ban. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820155859/https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/08/change-to-the-temporary-ban-on-entry-into-sweden1/" Sweden,SWE,20200817,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Swedish schools stayed open throughout the pandemic and welcomed students back in mid-August after the summer break. Local authorities decide how to handle possible outbreaks, including the option of closing individual schools. Each school is responsible for following guidelines on social distancing and hygiene. Masks are not mandatory. Some municipalities changed school schedules to avoid crowding on public transport."" Note: http://web.archive.org/web/20201114183818if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-europe-education-f-idUSKBN25S4L4 ""The government said classrooms in upper secondary schools, universities and adult education programs can reopen their doors this autumn after switching over to remote learning in mid-March."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201114183548/https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/7484420 Note: No evidence of individual schools were found. " Sweden,SWE,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy found. " Sweden,SWE,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy found. " Sweden,SWE,20200827,C8: International travel controls,3,,"To mitigate the effects of the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the outbreak, a temporary ban on entry to the EU via Sweden is in force. The Government today decided to extend the entry ban until 31 October 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201001221443/https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/08/extension-of-temporary-entry-ban-to-sweden-until-31-october-2020/" Sweden,SWE,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The Public Health Agency has suggested raising the limit for public events from 50 people to 500, for certain events only – those with designated seating and social distancing. It follows a government proposal to introduce exceptions to the current 50-person limit. The government put together its suggestions and shared them with relevant authorities, and now the Public Health Agency has given its response. The limit of 50 people applies to events such as concerts, conferences, and sports matches, but not to private events such as parties or weddings, or in places like schools, workplaces or shopping centres (which have no suggested cap, but should follow other infection prevention guidelines)."" Note: Since the easing of the restrictions only applies to certain events I have kept the 2G code. Source: https://archive.vn/kkNms" Sweden,SWE,20200831,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"As of the 31st August the Public Health Agency of Sweden ""do not currently recommend face masks in public settings since the scientific evidence around the effectiveness of face masks in combatting the spread of infection is unclear."" Although the agency does continue by stating: ""However, there may be situations where face masks can be useful despite the uncertain state of knowledge about the effects."" For more detail, this is the reasoning given by the Public Health Agency of Sweden regarding the wearing of face masks: ""The scientific evidence around the effectiveness of face masks in combatting the spread of infection is weak, which is why different countries have arrived at different recommendations. Some countries have chosen to view face masks as a form of security and hope that universal use of face masks will reduce the risk of infection spreading from people who are in the incubation period, before the symptoms are apparent, or who have such mild or unspecific symptoms that they do not consider themselves ill. The Public Health Agency of Sweden does not recommend the general use of face masks, as a face mask that itches or slips down below the nose may mean a person is regularly touching their mouth, eyes or nose with their hands, which can increase the risk of the infection spreading. Use of a face mask may also encourage people with mild symptoms to go out into the community, which might increase the spread of infection. The Public Health Agency of Sweden is constantly assessing the state of knowledge in this area and reviews new information from various sources."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831175657/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/prevention/" Sweden,SWE,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Limit of 50 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200910221720/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sweden/coronavirus" Sweden,SWE,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No updates were found." Sweden,SWE,20200901,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Swedish Government has decided to stop non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU. This ban will be in effect until October 31. This ban has been introduced to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, and to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The entry ban does not apply to citizens and their families from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland. Moreover, the ban does not apply if you are a permanent resident or hold a residence permit in Sweden or another EU country, or if you have a national visa in Sweden."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200910221139/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/travel-restrictions" Sweden,SWE,20200901,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""Sweden currently has a relatively low testing rate per capita compared to its Nordic neighbours, and contact tracing has been handled at a regional level, with some placing part of the responsibility for tracing on infected individuals. The report did not identify new measures for contact tracing, other than potential stricter restrictions for people sharing a household with confirmed Covid-19 cases."" Source: https://archive.vn/ijwV2#selection-1421.2-1425.168" Sweden,SWE,20200903,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Sweden's schools watchdog will look into how schools across the country are implementing infection prevention guidelines, after several reports of schools failing to follow the recommendations. (...) All schools should be following measures to reduce the possible spread of infection. That includes ensuring children and staff don't attend school if showing symptoms, raising awareness of hand hygiene, and encouraging social distancing through for example rearranging classroom furniture and staggering times for lessons and breaks. Educators have also been told that distance learning remains a ""possibility"" for individual schools, meaning that they could take the measure if needed due to a local outbreak."" Source: https://archive.vn/zCdVK" Sweden,SWE,20200905,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes were found." Sweden,SWE,20200911,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change in policy found." Sweden,SWE,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"http://web.archive.org/web/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/domestic-travel-and-public-transport" Sweden,SWE,20200926,E1: Income support,2,0,"""The government has decided to extend corona-related measures in the field of health insurance and for temporary parental benefit. The government's decision is based on an agreement between the governing parties, the Center Party and the Liberals. (...) The Government has now decided that the following measures will be extended until 31 December 2020: - Compensation for qualifying period deductions with a standard amount of SEK 804 - Compensation to self-employed persons for the first 14 qualifying days with a standard amount of SEK 804 per day - Compensation to employers for the part of the sick pay cost that exceeds the normal - Deferred requirement for a medical certificate from the 8th day to the 15th day in a case of illness - Possibility of temporary parental benefit when school closes - Prevention of temporary parental benefit for parents with certain recently seriously ill children - Certain sickness benefit for preventive purposes for certain risk groups - Some carrier allowance for certain relatives of risk groups."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112215104/https://www.regeringen.se/regeringens-politik/socialforsakringar/atgarder-inom-sjukforsakringen-med-anledning-av-corona/ Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112215104/https://www.regeringen.se/regeringens-politik/socialforsakringar/atgarder-inom-sjukforsakringen-med-anledning-av-corona/" Sweden,SWE,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No new update." Sweden,SWE,20201006,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"According to the general guidelines published by the Public Health Agency, public transport operators should: - provide enough services to avoid crowding, - limit the number of passengers per vehicle, and - inform their passengers about how to minimise the risk of disease transmission."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112212242/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/?exp=69204" Sweden,SWE,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update http://web.archive.org/web/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/domestic-travel-and-public-transport" Sweden,SWE,20201006,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No updates were found." Sweden,SWE,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update https://web.archive.org/web/20200820160755/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20201006,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Testing for COVID-19 is always organised in accordance with regional and local guidelines. The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends everyone with symptoms of COVID-19 to take a test in order to find out if they have a current COVID-19 infection. We also recommend testing to take place in cases of contact tracing or screening. The test should be taken even if you don’t have any symptoms of COVID-19."" Note: The code has not been upgraded since individuals who show no symptoms are only tested in speficific situations and it is only recommended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820160755/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No new update https://web.archive.org/web/20200831175657/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/prevention/" Sweden,SWE,20201008,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Sweden's government held off on changing its 50-person limit on public events and gatherings after it had previously signalled a possible easing to the cap. At the same time, ministers and the head of the Public Health Agency also presented new proposals for local restrictions, that could include measures like temporarily telling people in certain areas not to use public transportation or visit indoor businesses like restaurants, gyms or shopping centers. They will now be sent out for referral. Many in the sports world and arts community had hoped for a change but the government said the continued spread of the coronavirus in both Sweden and abroad means the rule must stay in place for the time being."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201114003957/https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/7570778" Sweden,SWE,20201008,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings and events may have a maximum of 50 participants. The police can cancel or disband a public gathering or event with more than 50 participants. Anyone who organises an event that violates the ban can face a fine or prison sentence of a maximum of six months. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud" Sweden,SWE,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""From Monday, October 19th, regional health authorities in Sweden will be able to work with the Public Health Agency to issue allmänna råd, or 'general recommendations' to combat local coronavirus outbreaks. Previously, these recommendations have only been issued at a national level. According to the new updated recommendations announced on October 13th, the authorities can instruct citizens to: 1. Avoid travelling on public transport 2. Avoid unnecessary travel outside the region or part of a region affected 3. Avoid visiting people in risk groups or who live in care facilities 4. Avoid indoor environments where people gather, such as shops, shopping centres, museums, libraries, swimming pools, and gyms. Only supermarkets and pharmacies are excluded. 5. Avoid meetings, concerts, lectures, sports training and competitions. 6. Avoid bars, restaurants and cafés 7. Avoid physical contact with everyone apart from those you live with."" Source: https://archive.vn/gktUy" Sweden,SWE,20201019,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""From Monday, October 19th, regional health authorities in Sweden will be able to work with the Public Health Agency to issue allmänna råd, or 'general recommendations' to combat local coronavirus outbreaks. Previously, these recommendations have only been issued at a national level. According to the new updated recommendations announced on October 13th, the authorities can instruct citizens to: 1. Avoid travelling on public transport 2. Avoid unnecessary travel outside the region or part of a region affected 3. Avoid visiting people in risk groups or who live in care facilities 4. Avoid indoor environments where people gather, such as shops, shopping centres, museums, libraries, swimming pools, and gyms. Only supermarkets and pharmacies are excluded. 5. Avoid meetings, concerts, lectures, sports training and competitions. 6. Avoid bars, restaurants and cafés 7. Avoid physical contact with everyone apart from those you live with."" Source: https://archive.vn/gktUy" Sweden,SWE,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""As of October 19th, it is also possible for individual regions to have stricter recommendations imposed if this is judged necessary for handling local outbreaks. Uppsala became the first region to introduce these extra local restrictions on October 20th, and they included urging people to avoid public transport (...) The restrictions in Uppsala are also allmänna råd, so they have the same legal basis as the national recommendations. In other words, these are not optional, but there are no sanctions for those who do not follow them."" Source: https://archive.vn/kIETH" Sweden,SWE,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Public gatherings and events may have a maximum of 50 participants. The police can cancel or disband a public gathering or event with more than 50 participants. Anyone who organises an event that violates the ban can face a fine or prison sentence of a maximum of six months. The Swedish Government has decided that restaurants and cafes shall be exempt from the 50-person limit. The change applies from 8 October 2020. Venues serving food and drink must: - Implement measures to avoid crowding of people in queues, at tables, buffets or bar counters. - Ensure that guests can keep at least one meter's distance from other people. - Only serve food and drink to guests who are seated at a table or a bar counter. - Guests are permitted to order and pick up food and drink, provided that this does not lead to crowding or queues. - Offer guests the opportunity to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water, or offer them hand sanitiser. - Inform guests about how they can decrease the risk for spreading infection."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020095315/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud" Sweden,SWE,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public gatherings and events may have a maximum of 50 participants. The police can cancel or disband a public gathering or event with more than 50 participants. Anyone who organises an event that violates the ban can face a fine or prison sentence of a maximum of six months. Public gatherings include the following: -gatherings that constitute demonstrations or which are otherwise held for discussion, expression of opinion or providing information on public or private matters; -lectures and speeches held for the purposes of teaching or for public or civic education; -gatherings for religious practice; -theatrical and cinema performances, concerts and other gatherings for the performance of artistic work, and other gatherings at which freedom of assembly is exercised. Public events include the following: -competitions and exhibitions in sports and aviation; -dance performances; -fairground amusements and parades; -markets and fairs, and -other events not regarded as public gatherings or circus performances. Schools, public transport, private events and visits to shops are excluded. Restaurants and cafes are exempt from the ban The Swedish Government has decided that restaurants and cafes shall be exempt from the 50-person limit. The change applies from 8 October 2020. Read more about the exemption on the Swedish Police Authority website (in Swedish). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201020095315/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud" Sweden,SWE,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201020095315/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud Ban on public gatherings of 50 people or more Public gatherings and events may have a maximum of 50 participants. The police can cancel or disband a public gathering or event with more than 50 participants. Anyone who organises an event that violates the ban can face a fine or prison sentence of a maximum of six months. Public gatherings include the following: -gatherings that constitute demonstrations or which are otherwise held for discussion, expression of opinion or providing information on public or private matters; -lectures and speeches held for the purposes of teaching or for public or civic education; -gatherings for religious practice; -theatrical and cinema performances, concerts and other gatherings for the performance of artistic work, and other gatherings at which freedom of assembly is exercised. Public events include the following: -competitions and exhibitions in sports and aviation; -dance performances; -fairground amusements and parades; -markets and fairs, and -other events not regarded as public gatherings or circus performances. Schools, public transport, private events and visits to shops are excluded. Restaurants and cafes are exempt from the ban The Swedish Government has decided that restaurants and cafes shall be exempt from the 50-person limit. The change applies from 8 October 2020. Read more about the exemption on the Swedish Police Authority website (in Swedish)." Sweden,SWE,20201022,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Domestic travel and public transport Public transportation is operating but services may be limited, both as regards the number of passengers allowed and frequency of departures."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201001234618/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/domestic-travel-and-public-transport" Sweden,SWE,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""“The Public Health Agency has decided that the elderly and those in special risks groups will be subject to the same recommendations as the rest of the population,” Health Minister Lena Hallengren told reporters. Until now, those over 70 have been told to avoid physical contact and public transport and to keep away from shops and other public places, measures officials say brought down infection rates but also had a significant negative impact on the well-being of many elderly."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201101092302if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-sweden-elderly-idUSKBN27716X ""Swedish health officials extended their ""work from home"" recommendation on Thursday, asking those who can do their job remotely to do so until the end of the year. Calling the outlook for the autumn ""very unclear"", state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell said keeping employees at home would help to reduce crowding on public transportation. And that could help prevent new infections and give more space on buses and trains for commuters who cannot work from home."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112202345/https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/7524104 Note: I have kept the 1G code since workers are still advised to work from home. " Sweden,SWE,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update" Sweden,SWE,20201022,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201020095315/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud Temporary ban on travel to Sweden There is a ban on non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU in order to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus. Information about the temporary entry ban" Sweden,SWE,20201022,E1: Income support,2,0,"Preventive sickness benefit for risk groups The Government's ordinance means a right to compensation of up to SEK 804 per day for people who belong to risk groups and for family members of people who belong to risk groups. The benefits are paid for the period when the person refrains from work to avoid being infected by the COVID-19 disease or infecting family members with that disease. The ordinance entered into force on 1 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718064633/https://www.government.se/articles/2020/07/about-the-covid-19-virus-for-older-people-people-with-health-conditions-and-health-and-social-care-staff-24-june/" Sweden,SWE,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information number 113 13 For questions about accidents, emergencies, and the Covid-19 outbreak Healthcare advice 1177 Call 1177 for non-urgent medical advice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027225528/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201003121245/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20201022,H2: Testing policy,2,,"You should get tested if your symptoms do not pass within 24 hours or if your symptoms do not have some other explanation, e.g. allergy or migraine. Read more on the website 1177.se for advice on sampling in your region. It is always the region that decides who should be tested, based on the regional conditions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201003121245/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Q: What is your advice regarding face masks? A: We do not currently recommend face masks in public settings since the scientific evidence around the effectiveness of face masks in combatting the spread of infection is unclear. However, there may be situations where face masks can be useful despite the uncertain state of knowledge about the effects. Face masks must always be seen as complementary to other recommendations: stay at home when you have symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep at a distance from others. https://web.archive.org/web/20201003070614/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20201028,C1: School closing,1,1,"Educators have also been told that distance learning remains a ""possibility"" for individual schools, meaning that they could take the measure if needed due to a local outbreak. https://archive.vn/zCdVK#selection-1017.2-1017.178 " Sweden,SWE,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Employers who have the option of letting employees work from home may consider recommending that. Working remotely can reduce the spread of infection and relieve the load on the health service. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114203222/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/employees-employers-and-businesses " Sweden,SWE,20201028,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings and events Public gatherings and events may have a maximum of 50 participants. The police can cancel or disband a public gathering or event with more than 50 participants. Anyone who organises an event that violates the ban can face a fine or prison sentence of a maximum of six months. Public gatherings include: • gatherings that constitute demonstrations or which are otherwise held for discussion, expression of opinion or providing information on public or private matters; • lectures and speeches held for the purposes of teaching or for public or civic education; • gatherings for religious practice; • theatrical and cinema performances, concerts and other gatherings for the performance of artistic work, and • other gatherings at which freedom of assembly is exercised. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114194647/https:/www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud " Sweden,SWE,20201028,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings and events Public gatherings and events may have a maximum of 50 participants. The police can cancel or disband a public gathering or event with more than 50 participants. Anyone who organises an event that violates the ban can face a fine or prison sentence of a maximum of six months. Public events include: • competitions and exhibitions in sports and aviation; • dance performances; • fairground amusements and parades; • markets and fairs, and • other events not regarded as public gatherings or circus performances. • Schools, public transport, private events and visits to shops are excluded. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114194647/https:/www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud " Sweden,SWE,20201028,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation is operating but services may be limited, both as regards the number of passengers allowed and frequency of departures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114195033/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/domestic-travel-and-public-transport " Sweden,SWE,20201028,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Swedish health officials extended their ""work from home"" recommendation on Thursday, asking those who can do their job remotely to do so until the end of the year. Calling the outlook for the autumn ""very unclear"", state epidemiologist Anders Tegnell said keeping employees at home would help to reduce crowding on public transportation. And that could help prevent new infections and give more space on buses and trains for commuters who cannot work from home."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112202345/https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/7524104 Note: I have kept the 1G code since workers are still advised to work from home. " Sweden,SWE,20201028,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No data found to show restrictions of any kind related to internal movement in Sweden. Note: Restrictions are going into effect Nov 11th onwards in certain regions as mentioned in the site below for the next coder to review. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116053052/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/regional-information-about-coronavirus" Sweden,SWE,20201028,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travelling to Sweden The Swedish Government has decided to suspend non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU. This ban will apply until December 22. This ban has been introduced to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak, and to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The entry ban does not apply to citizens of EU/EEA countries, the United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, or their families, or for travels to Sweden from the EU/EEA area. Furthermore, the ban does not apply if you or a close relative already live here as a permanent resident or hold a residence permit in Sweden or another EU country, or if you have a national visa to Sweden. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109163835/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/visiting-sweden-during-the-covid-19-pandemic " Sweden,SWE,20201028,E1: Income support,2,0,"Temporary higher compensation levels The government has decided to temporarily raise the jobseeker´s allowance. This also applies if you are a member of an unemployment insurance fund (a-kassa) and are taking part in a program through the Swedish Public Employment Office (Arbetsförmedlingen). The lowest activity grant you can receive has been raised from 365 to 510 Swedish Krona per day. During the first 100 days as unemployed your compensation is based on the salary you had when you were employed. You can now receive up to 1 200 Swedish Krona per day instead of 910 Swedish Krona per day if you take part in a program full time. The temporary higher activity grants will be applicable from the April 13, 2020 to January 3, 2021. Your activity grant is based on information that Försäkringskassan receives from your unemployment insurance fund (a-kassa). You will receive the rest of the money at the next opportunity if they sent the information after Försäkringskassan made the payment. The government has proposed that the jobseeker´s allowance will be raised from 760 Swedish Krona to 1000 Swedish Krona from the 101 day of your unemployment. If you are a member of an unemployment insurance fund (a-kassa) and are taking part in a program through the Swedish Public Employment Office (Arbetsförmedlingen), your activity grant will be affected by this proposal. From the 101 day of your unemployment, your activity grant will be raised from 760 to 1000 Swedish Krona if you participate full time. The temporary raise is proposed to apply from June 29, 2020 to January 3, 2021. This is still a proposal. No decision has been taken. If you receive introduction benefit or development allowance you will not a receive a higher compensation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114200824/https:/www.forsakringskassan.se/privatpers/coronaviruset-det-har-galler " Sweden,SWE,20201028,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information number 113 13 For questions about accidents, emergencies, and the Covid-19 outbreak Healthcare advice 1177 Call 1177 for non-urgent medical advice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027225528/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201003121245/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/ " Sweden,SWE,20201028,H2: Testing policy,2,,"You should get tested if your symptoms do not pass within 24 hours or if your symptoms do not have some other explanation, e.g. allergy or migraine. Read more on the website 1177.se for advice on sampling in your region. It is always the region that decides who should be tested, based on the regional conditions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116050708/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/tests-vaccine-and-treatments " Sweden,SWE,20201028,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820160755/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/ " Sweden,SWE,20201028,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"We do not currently recommend face masks in public settings since the scientific evidence around the effectiveness of face masks in combatting the spread of infection is unclear. However, there may be situations where face masks can be useful despite the uncertain state of knowledge about the effects. We will therefore, in dialogue with the County Medical Offices, decide on situations where recommendations to wear a face mask could be valuable at national or regional level. Examples of such situations could be a visit to the optician or when you cannot avoid using public transport even though it is crowded. Face masks must always be seen as complementary to other recommendations: stay at home when you have symptoms, wash your hands regularly and keep at a distance from others. note: Web archive was unable to archive the source page and hence i used a different site to archive. https://archive.vn/O7xFf" Sweden,SWE,20201101,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Starting from November 1st, seated audiences of up to 300 people will be permitted at cultural and sports events, if a one-metre distance can be kept between groups. Groups of two attending together will be allowed to sit next to each other without a one-metre distance. Currently, there is a limit of 50 people for public events, which has been in place since late March. This has applied to all public events, including concerts, theatre performances, sports matches, lectures and demonstrations, and the 50-person limit will remain in place for events which can't ensure designated seating and distancing. These limits are not recommendations or guidelines, but are legal bans imposed by the government under Sweden's Public Order Act."" Note: Since the 50 person limit still applies in some cases the code has not been updated. Source: https://archive.vn/fPl12" Sweden,SWE,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"The Public Health Agency has issued regional guidelines for various counties that recommend restricting travel, worded as follows: Refrain from making unnecessary trips. Travelling can contribute to increasing the spread of infection as you often meet new people. These recommendations do not include travel to work, studies/employment or healthcare appointments that require you to be on site. This goes for: Dalarna: 12 Nov-13 Dec Gävleborg: 16 Nov-13 Dec Jämtland: 19 Nov-13 Dec Norrbotten: 10 Nov-13 Dec Värmland: 12 Nov-13 Dec Västerbotten: 10 Nov-13 Dec Västernorrland: 16 Nov-13 Dec Västmanland: 12 Nov-13 Dec https://web.archive.org/web/20201130200623/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/regional-guidelines-and-restrictions (click on the names listed above to see the recommendations for that county)" Sweden,SWE,20201111,C1: School closing,1,1,"All schools and universities are open but with social distancing measures in place and university teaching largely taking place online. The ban on public gatherings and public events with more than 50 people does not apply to schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121185913/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/verksamheter/information-till-skola-och-forskola-om-den-nya-sjukdomen-covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Employers are recommended to tell employees to work from home if they can. Restaurants and bars are open with social distancing rules in place. The ban on public gatherings and public events with more than 50 people does not apply to workplaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121190718/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/employees-employers-and-businesses" Sweden,SWE,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The prohibition of public gatherings of more than 50 people applies to public events that are covered by the Public Order Act. However, there are several exceptions to this rule. The limit is 300 participants for events where the members of the audience are seated and have at least one meter distance to other persons. Two people from the same group may be seated closer together. Local and regional differences exist. Several regions that have introduced stricter general guidelines have chosen to maintain the previous limit of a maximum of 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122092744/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud Note: in line with previous coding, code has not changed because 300-people rule does not apply to all public events and those events that cannot realize the social distancing measures in the audience are still required to be cancelled." Sweden,SWE,20201111,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"If possible, travel by other means than public transportation, e.g. by bicycle or walk. If you need to travel by public transport, it is preferable to choose an alternative where it is possible to book a seat in advance, e.g. train. We advise you to avoid any travel by public transport where you cannot book a seat in advance, e.g. trams, subway and local buses. If this is not possible, ensure physical distance from other people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122094219/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/ Public transportation is operating but services may be limited, both as regards the number of passengers allowed and frequency of departures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122095420/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/domestic-travel-and-public-transport" Sweden,SWE,20201111,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The Public Health Agency recommends to ""stay home even if you only feel you have a little cold"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201122094709/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/skydda-dig-och-andra/ The Public Health Agency recommends working from home where possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122094219/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20201111,C8: International travel controls,3,,"There is a ban on non-essential travel to Sweden, but the ban has numerous exemptions. As of 4 July, the entry ban does not apply to people who: are an EEA citizen or a citizen of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican City; have long-term resident status in Sweden or another EU Member State; have a residence permit in Sweden or another EEA state, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican City; have a national visa for Sweden or a national visa valid longer than three months in another EEA State, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican City; have family ties as specified in Chapter 3a, Section 2, first paragraph, or Chapter 5, Section 3, first paragraph, points 1–4, or Section 3a of the Aliens Act (2005:716) to a person covered by any of points 1–4 or to a Swedish citizen, or lives in one of the following countries* Australia Japan New Zealand Rwanda Singapore South Korea Thailand Uruguay * This list of countries is continually being revised on an EU-level, and has been changed multiple times. In addition, the entry ban does not apply to people with an essential need or function in Sweden. For example, this may be the case for: healthcare workers, researchers in health and medical care and elderly staff; frontier workers; seasonal workers in the agricultural, forestry and horticulture sectors; personnel transporting goods and other staff in the transport sector; people covered by Chapter 2, Section 10 of the Aliens Act (2005:716); people who work in international organisations or are invited by such organisations and whose presence is necessary for the organisations’ activities, military personnel, aid workers and civil defence staff; passengers in transit; people with imperative family reasons; seafarers; people in need of international protection or for other humanitarian reasons; people who travel for the purpose of studying; and people travelling for the purpose of performing highly skilled work, if their contribution is necessary from an economic perspective and the work cannot be postponed or performed remotely, including people who will take part in or perform necessary tasks at elite sports competitions. The above list of people who can be considered to have an essential need or function is for illustration only and there may therefore be other categories of people who may be exempted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122094133/https://www.government.se/articles/2020/04/faqs--entry-to-the-eu-via-sweden-banned/" Sweden,SWE,20201111,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change" Sweden,SWE,20201111,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No additional measures were found. There is a rent rebate scheme for vulnerable businesses, but this does not apply to households: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122110612/https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_663 The national tenants’ association has urged landlords to be sympathetic to tenants who face financial difficulties due to covid, but there is no policy on preventing evictions etc: https://web.archive.org/web/20200927033709/https://www.hyresgastforeningen.se/globalassets/coronafiler/affisch_trappa_engelska.pdf The Left Party has sought to establish a ban on evictions and set up a ""state rent guarantee fund"" [fond för statlig hyresgaranti] to help tenants unable to pay their rent due to covid with up to 75% of their rent, but this did not go through: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122191637/https://www.vansterpartiet.se/stopp-for-vrakningar-i-krisen/" Sweden,SWE,20201111,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122094219/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/the-public-health-agency-of-sweden/communicable-disease-control/covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20201111,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122192746/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/tests-vaccine-and-treatments" Sweden,SWE,20201111,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"According to the Public Health Agency, first, the physician or other health care provider determines how a person got infected on the basis of questions about who they have met and where they have been since the first signs of symptoms. Then, household contacts receive rules of conduct (binding under the Swedish Communicable Diseases Act). Third, contact is made with those who may have been exposed to infection. This is done either by the infected person himself, in dialogue with an infection tracker, or by an infection tracker in the respective region. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122193610/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/testning-och-smittsparning/smittsparning/ Note: coded 1 in line with previous coders because the responsibility for contact tracing is largely with the infected individual, not the state. " Sweden,SWE,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"New guidelines on masks are expected, currently the Swedish Health Agency does not recommend them but states that it will take a position on which situations a recommendation on facial coverings would be of value at national or regional level, citing as possible situations medical visits and public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20201122194408/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/om-sjukdomen-och-smittspridning/smittspridning/munskydd/" Sweden,SWE,20201123,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change, schools and universities remain open with social distancing measures in place and university teaching largely taking place online. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130141352/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/verksamheter/information-till-skola-och-forskola-om-den-nya-sjukdomen-covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20201123,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change: public transportation is operating but services may be limited, both as regards the number of passengers allowed and frequency of departures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130195914/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/domestic-travel-and-public-transport" Sweden,SWE,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change" Sweden,SWE,20201123,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change" Sweden,SWE,20201123,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change" Sweden,SWE,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Between July and December 2020, families with children (barnfamiljer) with housing allowance (bostadsbidrag) will receive a temporary additional payment of 25% extra each month. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130195552/https://www.forsakringskassan.se/privatpers/coronaviruset-det-har-galler/ (text under Tillfälligt tilläggsbidrag till barnfamiljer som får bostadsbidrag)" Sweden,SWE,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Sweden,SWE,20201123,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130201446/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/tests-vaccine-and-treatments" Sweden,SWE,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change, coded 1 in line with previous coders because the responsibility for contact tracing is largely with the infected individual, not the state." Sweden,SWE,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No change: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130201722/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/om-sjukdomen-och-smittspridning/smittspridning/munskydd/ There are also no regional recommendations for wearing masks in any of the counties. " Sweden,SWE,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 24 Nov, a new ban on public gatherings of over 8 people came into effect. This does not apply to most workplaces, but does affect some sectors to the point where they are required to close, such as amusement parks, markets and fairs. For theaters and cinemas, the official rule is that seated audiences of up to 300 are allowed as long as social distancing measures are adhered to, although the reality on the ground is much stricter as the regions have issued non-binding recommendations which extend the 8-people limit to seated audiences. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130190632/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud https://web.archive.org/web/20201130190831/https://www.thelocal.se/20201123/no-public-events-for-more-than-8-people-in-sweden-including-seated-events" Sweden,SWE,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 24 Nov, a new ban on public gatherings of over 8 people came into effect. The exception for seated audiences of up to 300 (as long as social distancing measures are adhered to) remains in place, although the reality on the ground is much stricter as the regions have issued non-binding recommendations which extend the 8-people limit to seated audiences. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130190632/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud https://web.archive.org/web/20201130190831/https://www.thelocal.se/20201123/no-public-events-for-more-than-8-people-in-sweden-including-seated-events" Sweden,SWE,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 24 Nov, a new ban on public gatherings over 8 people came into effect. For private gatherings, people are ""strongly recommended"" to follow the regulations for public gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130190632/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud" Sweden,SWE,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in overall policy, but a small change to one of the Public Health Agency's recommendations: when someone in the family has been tested positive, even asymptomatic pre-school and primary school children have to stay home. This recommendation only applied to older children before. " Sweden,SWE,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 24 Nov, a new ban on public gatherings of over 8 people came into effect. This does not apply to most workplaces, but does affect some sectors to the point where they are required to close, such as amusement parks, markets and fairs. For theaters and cinemas, the official rule is that seated audiences of up to 300 are allowed as long as social distancing measures are adhered to, although the reality on the ground is much stricter as the regions have issued non-binding recommendations which extend the 8-people limit to seated audiences. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207171245/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud" Sweden,SWE,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"There is a ban on public gatherings of over 8 people. Technically the exception for seated audiences of up to 300 (as long as social distancing measures are adhered to) remains in place, but the reality on the ground is much stricter as the regions have issued non-binding recommendations which extend the 8-people limit to seated audiences. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207171245/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud" Sweden,SWE,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There is a ban on public gatherings of over 8 people. See eg: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130183955/https://www.thelocal.se/20201116/breaking-sweden-introduces-limit-of-eight-coronavirus" Sweden,SWE,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change: public transportation is operating but services may be limited, both as regards the number of passengers allowed and frequency of departures. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207171523/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/domestic-travel-and-public-transport" Sweden,SWE,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in policy, but the wording of the Public Health Agency in its recommendations has gradually become more urgent, especially in the regional recommendations. " Sweden,SWE,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201201,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201201,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change: ""Only get a test if you have symptoms of covid-19 or if it is requested by contact tracing personnel."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201207172131/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/tests-vaccine-and-treatments" Sweden,SWE,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change, coded 1 in line with previous coders because the responsibility for contact tracing is largely with the infected individual, not the state." Sweden,SWE,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201207,C1: School closing,2,1,"From 7 December until 6 January, high schools will be closed. On 3 December, the Public Health Agency issued a 'recommendation' to close all high schools (gymnasieskolor - ages 16-19) for a month and move all classes online. This dose not include exams which cannot be taken at a distance. In line with the Interpretation Guide on C1, I have coded this as '2', since ""if the situation is that all schools are closed ... then that would count as a full closure"". http://web.archive.org/web/20201207153005/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/contentassets/27a3b8becacc47edbfa51273b4931886/beslut-2020-12-03-rekommendation-om-delvis-stangning-och-overgang-till-fjarr-eller-distansundervisning-gymnasieskolan.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201207154159/https://www.skolverket.se/regler-och-ansvar/coronaviruset-och-covid-19---regler-for-skolor-och-forskolor/regler-for-forskolor-och-skolor-som-ar-oppna-stangda-eller-varit-stangda-under-coronapandemin" Sweden,SWE,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"There is a ban on public gatherings of over 8 people (in force since 24 Nov), which means it is impossible to hold public events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214164126/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud" Sweden,SWE,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"For public gatherings, there is a ban on gatherings over 8 people. The Public Health Agency ""strongly recommends"" to also adhere to these requirements in private. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214164126/https://www.krisinformation.se/en/hazards-and-risks/disasters-and-incidents/2020/official-information-on-the-new-coronavirus/restriktioner-och-forbud In the words of home minister Mikael Damberg: ""The recommendations from the agencies aren't some kind of tips for the public -- they should be followed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214162622/https://www.thelocal.se/20201211/sweden-to-send-mass-text-banging-home-christmas-covid-rules" Sweden,SWE,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport operates at reduced capacity, has reduced the number of bookable seats and recommends using a different means of transport if there are no more bookable seats available for a specific departure time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214165754/https://www.sj.se/sv/om/om-sj/senaste-info-coronavirus-o-tagresor.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201214165848/https://www.trafikverket.se/om-oss/var-verksamhet/sa-har-jobbar-vi-med/trafikverkets-forhallningssatt-till-coronaviruset/" Sweden,SWE,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change in policy since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"No change in policy since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No change in policy since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201208,E1: Income support,2,0,"No policy change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201208,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No policy change since last entry" Sweden,SWE,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201214222935/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/vaccination-mot-covid-19/" Sweden,SWE,20201212,C1: School closing,2,1,"High schools are closed from 7 December until 6 January. On 3 December, the Public Health Agency issued a 'recommendation' to close all high schools (gymnasieskolor - ages 16-19) for a month and move all classes online. This does not include exams which cannot be taken at a distance. In line with the Interpretation Guide on C1, I have coded this as '2', since ""if the situation is that all schools are closed ... then that would count as a full closure"". http://web.archive.org/web/20201207153005/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/contentassets/27a3b8becacc47edbfa51273b4931886/beslut-2020-12-03-rekommendation-om-delvis-stangning-och-overgang-till-fjarr-eller-distansundervisning-gymnasieskolan.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201207154159/https://www.skolverket.se/regler-och-ansvar/coronaviruset-och-covid-19---regler-for-skolor-och-forskolor/regler-for-forskolor-och-skolor-som-ar-oppna-stangda-eller-varit-stangda-under-coronapandemin" Sweden,SWE,20201212,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy" Sweden,SWE,20201214,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"In force from 14 December, the Public Health Agency replaced its regional advice with national regulations and general advice, in light of the upcoming Christmas holidays. This includes the recommendation to limit the number of encounters and spend time in a ""small circle"" and avoid being part of several different groups, in order to reduce the number of close contacts as much as possible. ""The fewer, the better."" A smaller circle [""mindre krets""] is ""a few people, but it is not possible to say an exact number. Who and how many are included in the circle can vary based on each individual's life situation. For some it may be some close friends, for others the immediate family."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201214164556/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/skydda-dig-och-andra/jul-och-andra-hogtider/" Sweden,SWE,20201214,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"In force from 14 December, the Public Health Agency replaced its regional advice with national regulations and general advice, in light of the upcoming Christmas holidays. These are divided into rules and advice aimed at individuals, with an emphasis on personal responsibility, and rules and advice aimed at businesses. Re public transport, for individuals, the recommendation is to limit the use of public transport as much as possible. Public transport companies should: 1) run schedules in such a way as to reduce the risk of congestion; 2) limit the number of passengers per vehicle; 3) inform their passengers on how they can reduce the risk of spreading the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214164556/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/skydda-dig-och-andra/jul-och-andra-hogtider/" Sweden,SWE,20201214,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In force from 14 December, the Public Health Agency replaced its regional advice with national regulations and general advice, in light of the upcoming Christmas holidays. This includes the recommendation to stay at home with symptoms and work from home as much as possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214164556/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/skydda-dig-och-andra/jul-och-andra-hogtider/" Sweden,SWE,20201214,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"In force from 14 December, the Public Health Agency replaced its regional advice with national regulations and general advice, in light of the upcoming Christmas holidays. This means that previous regional advice that explicit recommended against internal travel is no longer in force. I have not changed the code (only from T to G), because the new nation-wide advice, though less explicit compared to the regional advice, still seeks to limit travel incl travel between regions, e.g. ""think through whether planned trips are really necessary to carry out"". https://web.archive.org/web/20201214164556/https://www.folkhalsomyndigheten.se/smittskydd-beredskap/utbrott/aktuella-utbrott/covid-19/skydda-dig-och-andra/jul-och-andra-hogtider/" Eswatini,SWZ,20200129,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Port Health Officers trained as part of Eswatini’s preparedness for the Corona Virus. According to Sipho Shongwe who was part of the team of facilitators of the training held at the UN House in Mbabane, the scanners were distributed to all ports of entry. One scanner has been placed at King Mswati III International airport. At the border posts, officers will use hand scanners. Shongwe said the aim of the workshop was to train Port Health officials on how to use the scanners. He likened Port Health officers as soldiers guarding against any disease that may come from outside to attack the people of Eswatini. He said their duty was to ensure that diseases do not come into the country and report all threats or anything suspicious.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611204728/https://eswatini.un.org/en/32812-port-health-officers-trained-part-eswatinis-preparedness-corona-virus" Eswatini,SWZ,20200215,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Eswatini registers first suspected case of Coronavirus, notifies public in press release to take precautions such as washing hands; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611195630/http://new.observer.org.sz/details.php?id=11668 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611195802/https://www.facebook.com/SwaziDailyNews/photos/a.1205962379547578/1901900533287089" Eswatini,SWZ,20200215,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing for first suspected case suggest presence of at least a symptomatic and eligible policy (travel history to China & symptomatic), with testing being done via ""blood samples"" (indicating testing capability within SWZ). Hence, coded as 1; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611195630/http://new.observer.org.sz/details.php?id=11668 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611195802/https://www.facebook.com/SwaziDailyNews/photos/a.1205962379547578/1901900533287089" Eswatini,SWZ,20200229,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Entry screening is being implemented at nine points of entry to identify travellers fitting the case definition. Screening tools including international arrivals health forms, screening procedure and contact listing forms have been updated to incorporate COVID 19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200229191745/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1233771535556579330" Eswatini,SWZ,20200229,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Swazi government has a dedicated spokesperson, advisories, public info/guidance on COVID-19. Since the government does actually start messaging on Coronavirus after this day (e.g. https://web.archive.org/web/20200302152522/https:/twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1234481721447452672), 2 is maintained as coding; https://web.archive.org/web/20200229191745/https:/twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1233771535556579330" Eswatini,SWZ,20200229,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Entry screening is being implemented at nine points of entry to identify travellers fitting the case definition. Screening tools including international arrivals health forms, screening procedure and contact listing forms have been updated to incorporate COVID 19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200229191745/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1233771535556579330" Eswatini,SWZ,20200229,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Entry screening is being implemented at nine points of entry to identify travellers fitting the case definition. Screening tools including international arrivals health forms, screening procedure and contact listing forms have been updated to incorporate COVID 19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200229191745/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1233771535556579330" Eswatini,SWZ,20200310,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Ministry of Health testing travellers presenting with signs and symptoms of acute respiratory illness https://web.archive.org/web/20200313044907/https:/twitter.com/eswatinigovern1/status/1237770735835365376" Eswatini,SWZ,20200310,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Ministry of Health testing travellers presenting with signs and symptoms of acute respiratory illness https://web.archive.org/web/20200313044907/https:/twitter.com/eswatinigovern1/status/1237770735835365376" Eswatini,SWZ,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"First case in SWZ, press release points to a full contact tracing for that case; https://web.archive.org/web/20200313210638/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1238571063593832449" Eswatini,SWZ,20200314,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Prime Minister in his press statement commended MTN Bushfire, Football and University events for cancelling in the interest of public safety and appealed other organizations to follow suit.(https://web.archive.org/web/20200405140231/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2402-coronavirus-statement)" Eswatini,SWZ,20200314,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Eswatini continues to keep the borders open for business, according to Government statement; http://archive.today/2020.06.11-211909/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1238838438322933762" Eswatini,SWZ,20200315,C8: International travel controls,1,,"6 of 11 land border checkpoints with South Africa have been closed by the South African side, SWZ remains open; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611212456/http://www.gov.sz/images/MOHA/boarder.jpg" Eswatini,SWZ,20200317,C1: School closing,3,1,"State of Emergency declared on 17th March in response to COVID. ""Schools and Tertiary Institutions should be closed with immediate effect until further notice. The school calendar will be adjusted accordingly."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200611201243/https://ecsahc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/PM-statement-17-March-2020.pdf.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"As part of the partial lockdown government advises that ""employers need to ensure that worker density is not more than one person per square meter"" " Eswatini,SWZ,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A State of Emergency was announced on 17 March. As a part of this all public and private gatherings attracting 50 or more people are suspended until further notice. These include conferences, funerals, weddings, entertainment, sporting activities, etc https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220456/https://ecsahc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/PM-statement-17-March-2020.pdf.pdf Further, a partial lockdown has been imposed starting 27 March. It's measures required that all public gatherings of more than 20 people are prohibited, which public gatherings include but not limited to: religious activities, sports events, conferences, wedding celebrations, music concerts, parties, gymnasiums, or other activities or place where the public gathers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427154144/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2414-government-press-statement-24-march The partial lockdown was extended on 15 April till 6 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427154345/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1250404928046141440" Eswatini,SWZ,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"A State of Emergency was announced on 17 March. As a part of this all public and private gatherings attracting 50 or more people are suspended until further notice. These include conferences, funerals, weddings, entertainment, sporting activities, etc https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220456/https://ecsahc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/PM-statement-17-March-2020.pdf.pdf Further, a partial lockdown has been imposed starting 27 March. It's measures required that all public gatherings of more than 20 people are prohibited, which public gatherings include but not limited to: religious activities, sports events, conferences, wedding celebrations, music concerts, parties, gymnasiums, or other activities or place where the public gathers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427154144/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2414-government-press-statement-24-march The partial lockdown was extended on 15 April till 6 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427154345/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1250404928046141440" Eswatini,SWZ,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"State of Emergency announced on 17 March encourages citizens to avoid non-essential local travel. Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://ecsahc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/PM-statement-17-March-2020.pdf.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Foreign nationals coming from COVID-19 high risk countries will be restricted from entering the country until further notice. Visas to enter Eswatini already issued to citizens of high risk countries will be revoked from 20 March 2020. Residents/Citizens returning from high risk countries will be subjected to intensive screening and are required to self isolate for a mandatory 14 days. Non essential travel to all other countries is suspended for all citizens. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611212957/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2405-latest-press-statement" Eswatini,SWZ,20200323,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"• Provisional tax payments: Taxpayers projecting losses will file loss provisional returns, hence no payment will be required. Extension of returns filing deadlines by 3 months before penalties kick-in; payment arrangements for taxpayers facing cash flow problems; waiver of penalties and interest for older tax debts if principal is cleared by the end of September 2020 • Decreasing electricity price • Fuel prices will come down during the first week of April 2020 • For old debts, SRA will waive of penalties and interest if principal is cleared by the end of September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611225159/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/component/content/article/115-finance/2413-government-press-statement-ministry-of-finance?Itemid=799; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611225332/https://www.undp.org/content/dam/rba/docs/COVID-19-CO-Response/ESwatini-economic-analysisreport-1.pdf; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611225337/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Eswatini,SWZ,20200326,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing for all cases before March 26; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611233319/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-26-March-.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200611233322/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-23-March.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"As eSwatini goes into lockdown, the government encourages ""all employers to allow as many employees as possible to work from home."" While bars are closed, all other businesses are allowed to operate and hence this does not rise to the level of 2G (yet). Businesses that are not included in the list of essential services are expected to scale down their operations and, most importantly, meet the appropriate health and hygiene standards, failing which they risk closure. We continue to engage business to cushion the effects of this partial lockdown on their businesses, and more especially, to ensure full compliance to the partial lockdown measures.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200427154144/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2414-government-press-statement-24-march https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220733/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2419-partial-lockdown-update-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200611221448/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/commerce-minister-speeches" Eswatini,SWZ,20200327,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Public transport will only operate for essential movement (such as health care workers) with 1m distance between passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427154144/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2414-government-press-statement-24-march" Eswatini,SWZ,20200327,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A partial lockdown has been imposed starting 27 March. It's measures required that all unnecessary movements and visits outside the perimeters of your home or residence are restricted except to provide or acquire essential services such as healthcare, food, or banking services, and for the personnel performing such services. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427154144/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2414-government-press-statement-24-march The partial lockdown was extended on 15 April till 6 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427154345/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1250404928046141440" Eswatini,SWZ,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"A partial lockdown has been imposed starting 27 March. ""Non essential travel between towns, cities and regions of the country is not permitted, except for medical reasons or to provide or acquire essential services."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427154144/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2414-government-press-statement-24-march The partial lockdown was extended on 15 April till 6 May. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427154345/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1250404928046141440" Eswatini,SWZ,20200327,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Coronavirus regulations (Part III) state ""Traveling in and out of the Kingdom of Eswatini is prohibited save for essential travel"" and mandate quarantine for essential travel / incoming citizens. From 16 April, there will be a 21 day extension to the partial lock down that was introduced on Friday 27 March. Border restrictions will continue to be imposed, limiting entry and exit to Eswatini to citizens and residents only. Returning residents will be subjected to mandatory 14- day quarantine in designated locations, apart from those permitted to self-isolate. it is not possible to leave Eswatini by road into South Africa after 20 March without a visa. The last Airlink flight left Eswatini on 26 March. It is no longer be possible to leave Eswatini by commercial aircraft until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428070211/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/The-Coronavirus-COVID-19-Regulations-2020.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200518102439/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eswatini" Eswatini,SWZ,20200402,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Ministry of Health testing Contacts of travellers / visitors with reported signs and symptoms of acute respiratory illness Contact tracing is ongoing and treatment in isolation has been initiated on all the patients https://web.archive.org/web/20200518104410/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1246085248452042753" Eswatini,SWZ,20200403,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All businesses and entities that are not involved in the manufacturing, supply or provision of essential goods or services shall, from Friday the 3rd April 2020, cease to operate for the duration of the partial lockdown. The list of essential services is long, hence this is not a 3G: 1. Food and Agriculture; which includes: Those involved in the food value chain 2. Retail and consumer goods suppliers, which include: Consumer Goods suppliers Food Retailers e.g. food outlets, raw material suppliers and farmers Those involved in the transportation, logistics and packaging of consumer goods Other Retail Goods that support the medical industry e.g. bedding, linen and emergency clothing for hospitals, health workers and those caring for the sick 3. Network Infrastructure; which include: Water, waste water and sanitation Electricity suppliers Renewable Energy suppliers Gas suppliers Fuel suppliers Law enforcement Defence, Safety and Security Waste disposal Fire and Emergency services Mining and power stations 4. Medical and Health; which include: Hospitals Devices and Equipment Pharmaceuticals Funders Doctors, nurses, paramedics e.t.c. 5. Forestry and Sawmills For the production of disposable, health and hygiene products including toilet paper as well as for packaging for food and the health supply chain. 6. IT Systems and Telecommunications 7. Finance and Insurance 8. Tourism and Hospitality 9. Communications e.g. Media 10. Hardware Shops 11. Public Transport and cross-border trade transport https://web.archive.org/web/20200611221531/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/component/content/article/141-test/2432-eswatini-covid-19-essential-services-as-regulated?Itemid=799" Eswatini,SWZ,20200409,H2: Testing policy,1,,"As announced by the Minister of Health yesterday, Government can report that our own laboratory facility has today started testing for COVID 19. This facility allows us to test up to a hundred of suspected cases a day. Such a facility gives Government the allowance to widen the testing scope to ensure that all suspected cases are quickly identified and proper interventions undertaken within a short space of time. Testing policy is changed on May 5th, hence continued coding as 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611235552/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news/2435-national-response-to-covid-19-updates" Eswatini,SWZ,20200413,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing for all new cases still in place; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611233840/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-April-1320.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200416,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has extended the partial lockdown for a further 21 days commencing today. This extension comes with gradual relaxation of the partial lockdown measures to allow certain low risk operations to continue. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport would like to announce the following revised guidelines for operating of all transport modes during this period to cenable the fight against COVID-19. The guidelines are issued in terms of Section 15 and 16 of The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Regulations 2020 (under Section 43 of The Disaster Management Act of 2006). Road Transport Passenger transport The operation of public transport is considered essential. Bus, Taxi, Minibus and Midibus shall operate at 70% capacity on condition that ALL occupants in the vehicle wear face masks. Buses shall not have a standing capacity and must also be at 70% capacity and observe the wearing of masks. All passengers boarding public transport must have their hands washed with water and soap or sanitised prior to boarding. Public transport must be regularly disinfected and kept clean at all times. It is the duty of the commuter or passenger of public transport to provide himself/herself with the face mask. The driver of public transport MUST NOT allow a commuter to board the vehicle without a face mask. Operation hours of all public transport shall no longer be restricted but shall operate normal hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611223753/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/component/content/article/123-public-works-a-transport/2439-gradual-relaxation-covid-19-transportation-services-as-regulated?Itemid=799" Eswatini,SWZ,20200423,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"After April 23, statements from the ministry of health omit ""contact tracing was initiated"" from any updates (still present on the April 22) and together with the rising case numbers, it is likely an indication that comprehensive contact tracing may no longer be in place, though some form of contact tracing seems to be still in place. Since the comprehensive rating was based on that specific evidence, H3 is downgraded to 1 from here on out; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611234220/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Press-Statement-Health-23-April-2020.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200505,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The Ministry of Health wishes to emphasize that the definition of a suspect case has changed due to the fact that Eswatini has an established local transmission. This means all flu-like illnesses must be considered suspect cases of Coronavirus infection hence the public is encouraged to seek health care as soon as they can. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611234729/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-5-May-COVID19.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The measures of the eased partial lockdown allow the gradual opening of the economy to the following businesses. 1. Manufacturing and Production companies that have international orders to fulfil. They shall operate under strict WHO and Ministry of Health Guidelines. 2. Agents and Consultants to operate three times a week 3. Furniture Shops shall open three times a week; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9am and 3pm. 4. Dry Cleaners shall also operate under similar conditions as furniture shops. 5. Retail Clothing Shops, tailors and dressmakers (that produce face masks and PPE) to operate three times a week – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday between 9am and 3pm. 6. Vehicle testing stations shall operate three times a week. 7. Deco Shops to operate three times a week. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611221942/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-6-May-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200508,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Social, sports and entertainment activities and gatherings remain banned until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611221942/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-6-May-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200508,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"eSwatini eases lockdown on May 8. Public transport will be allowed to operate at 70% capacity in a controlled manner and time. There will be strict adherence to the wearing of masks for all passengers. The operation of public transport is considered essential. Bus, Taxi, Minibus and Midibus shall operate at 70% capacity on condition that ALL occupants in the vehicle wear face masks. Buses shall not have a standing capacity and must also be at 70% capacity and observe the wearing of masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611221942/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-6-May-2020-final.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200611223753/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/component/content/article/123-public-works-a-transport/2439-gradual-relaxation-covid-19-transportation-services-as-regulated?Itemid=799" Eswatini,SWZ,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"There should be no reason to leave home except for workers in the permitted businesses and for citizens strictly looking for food or medical attention. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611221942/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-6-May-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200515,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Partial lockdown maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611222853/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-15-May-2020.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200515,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Partial lockdown maintained, church services allowed, but limited to 20 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611222853/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-15-May-2020.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200516,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Education will be providing #COVID19 counselling radio programs for pupils starting today. The programs are meant to provide pupils across all grades with psychological support amid the outbreak of #COVID19 & will be aired on EBIS 1 every Saturday from 12:45.https://web.archive.org/web/20200518234120/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1261571502434127877" Eswatini,SWZ,20200529,C1: School closing,3,1,"As in the PM update from 5th of June 2020 It has further pleased His Majesty’s Government to embark on a phased approach towards the reopening of schools and tertiary institutions. The intention is to reopen effectively on the 1st July 2020 starting with Form 5 and completing classes at tertiary level. Government will thereafter reopen Grade 7 and Form 3 on the 15th of July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611204457/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-5-June-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In line with the easing of the partial lockdown, His Majesty’s Government has decided to allow more businesses to operate under strict health conditions. These businesses will have to apply for approval to operate through the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. The Ministry will assess the readiness of each business to comply with the health guidelines before issuing a permit. http://web.archive.org/web/20200606200550/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-29-May-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200529,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown measures maintained. http://web.archive.org/web/20200606200550/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-29-May-2020-final.pdf " Eswatini,SWZ,20200606,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the UK FCO, ""From 19 May the partial lockdown was extended for another month with minor easing around the opening of some businesses."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eswatini/staying-during-coronavirus" Eswatini,SWZ,20200606,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"public gatherings of more than 20 people will be prohibited https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eswatini/staying-during-coronavirus" Eswatini,SWZ,20200606,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transit is considered essential and is operating at 70% with physical distancing observed. According to UK FCO, public transport will only operate for essential movements https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eswatini/staying-during-coronavirus" Eswatini,SWZ,20200606,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"movements outside of the home perimeter will be restricted, with exception of acquiring essential services such as healthcare, food and banking services https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eswatini/staying-during-coronavirus" Eswatini,SWZ,20200611,C1: School closing,3,1,"The opening of Form 5 and completing classes at Tertiary Level is postponed to 6 July 2020. Government will then analyse any developments to determine when to open classes for Grade 7 and Form 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611223347/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-11-June-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200611,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Form 5 and Grade 7 students studying in South Africa are allowed to travel through land borders into South Africa for school. https://web.archive.org/save/https://twitter.com/EswatiniGovern1/status/1271134210179444738/photo/1" Eswatini,SWZ,20200612,C1: School closing,3,1,"The opening of Form 5 and completing classes at Tertiary Level is postponed to 6 July 2020. Government will then analyse any developments to determine when to open classes for Grade 7 and Form 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611223347/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-11-June-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200617,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to UK FCO: From 19 May the partial lockdown was extended for another month with minor easing around the opening of some businesses." Eswatini,SWZ,20200617,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to UK FCO: public gatherings of more than 20 people will be prohibited https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eswatini/staying-during-coronavirus" Eswatini,SWZ,20200617,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"According to UK FCO: movements outside of the home perimeter will be restricted, with exception of acquiring essential services such as healthcare, food and banking services" Eswatini,SWZ,20200708,C1: School closing,2,1,"""we are beginning a phased approach of reopening our schools and tertiary institutions with effect from Monday 6 July 2020. The first phase involves the opening of Form 5s and completing classes in tertiary institutions."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200716175048/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200708,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Government, in consultation with stakeholders, has therefore issued new transport guidelines which are effective on Monday 6 July 2020. They are as follows; • Seated carrying capacity for public transport is permitted up to 80%. This measure is put in place under the following conditions; a) Compulsory sanitisation for all passengers. This is the responsibility of each transport operator. b) Wearing of masks for all vehicle occupants is compulsory. c) The current arrangement of vehicles per route shall be retained and only increased by demand."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200716175048/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200708,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""The opening of more economic activity is not a ticket for unnecessary movement. The public is still advised to travel only when necessary or stay at home. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200716175048/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200713,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Casinos, cinemas, gyms, health and beauty spas and auctioneers have been allowed to open subject to hygienic measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716175048/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Although the maximum number of people gathering is 100, police in Swaziland fired teargas to terminate a fewer-than-100-people praying at Mphundle in Siteki on 13 August. http://archive.vn/kwff0" Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,C1: School closing,2,1,"In a bid to continue with the 3rd phased approach of the reopening of schools, the government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has called all primary school teachers to report to their duty stations on Wednesday. The reopening of Grade VII is the third phased reopening of schools in the country since they were closed in March. The 1st phase was the reopening of Form Vs on July 6 and it was followed by reopening of Form 3s on August 24. https://web.archive.org/save/https://independentnews.co.sz/govt-gears-up-for-reopening-of-schools-as-primary-school-teachers-recalled-to-work/" Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"As of August 28th, the July 3rd PM statement is still the most recent on the SZ gov website. Per that statement, as of July 13 Casinos, cinemas, gyms, health and beauty spas and auctioneers have been allowed to open subject to hygienic measures. In further research, I could not find any evidence that other businesses are still closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200716175048/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf " Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of August 28th, the July 3rd PM statement is still the most recent on the SZ gov website. Per that statement, as of July 19 ""All community meetings must be attended by people not exceeding 100 observing the 2 metre distance between individuals. Where a community meeting is held in closed structures, appropriate fumigation must be implemented. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As of August 28th, the July 3rd PM statement is still the most recent on the SZ gov website. Per that statement, as of July 19 ""All community meetings must be attended by people not exceeding 100 observing the 2 metre distance between individuals. Where a community meeting is held in closed structures, appropriate fumigation must be implemented. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Government, in consultation with stakeholders, has therefore issued new transport guidelines which are effective on Monday 6 July 2020. They are as follows; • Seated carrying capacity for public transport is permitted up to 80%. This measure is put in place under the following conditions; a) Compulsory sanitisation for all passengers. This is the responsibility of each transport operator. b) Wearing of masks for all vehicle occupants is compulsory. c) The current arrangement of vehicles per route shall be retained and only increased by demand."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200716175048/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As of August 28th, the July 3rd PM statement is still the most recent on the SZ gov website. Per that statement ""The opening of more economic activity is not a ticket for unnecessary movement. The public is still advised to travel only when necessary or stay at home. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"As of August 28th, the July 3rd PM statement is still the most recent on the SZ gov website. Per that statement ""The opening of more economic activity is not a ticket for unnecessary movement. The public is still advised to travel only when necessary or stay at home. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As at 24 August Eswatini had 4304 recorded cases of COVID-19. Of those, 2936 have recovered with 85 deaths, leaving 1283 active cases. In order to protect the country from the rapid spread of COVID-19, Eswatini declared a State of Emergency in March and took measures to impose a partial lockdown. Lockdown has since eased but borders remain closed to all but returning Eswatini citizens. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thekingdomofeswatini.com/travel-advice/" Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"• Provisional tax payments: Taxpayers projecting losses will file loss provisional returns, hence no payment will be required. Extension of returns filing deadlines by 3 months before penalties kick-in; payment arrangements for taxpayers facing cash flow problems; waiver of penalties and interest for older tax debts if principal is cleared by the end of September 2020 • Decreasing electricity price • Fuel prices will come down during the first week of April 2020 • For old debts, SRA will waive of penalties and interest if principal is cleared by the end of September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611225159/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/component/content/article/115-finance/2413-government-press-statement-ministry-of-finance?Itemid=799; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611225332/https://www.undp.org/content/dam/rba/docs/COVID-19-CO-Response/ESwatini-economic-analysisreport-1.pdf; https://web.archive.org/web/20200611225337/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Per the July 3 statement from the PM ""Starting next week, additional activities will be implemented in the hot spots identified in the Manzini region in an effort to curb transmission. These activities include: o Door to door health education and promotion to create COVID-19 awareness. o Cluster testing o The Ministries of Health and Education will coordinate to ensure that schools in Manzini are closely monitored by increasing screening in schools."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf " Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Per the July 3 statement from the PM ""Starting next week, additional activities will be implemented in the hot spots identified in the Manzini region in an effort to curb transmission. These activities include: o Door to door health education and promotion to create COVID-19 awareness. o Cluster testing o The Ministries of Health and Education will coordinate to ensure that schools in Manzini are closely monitored by increasing screening in schools."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf " Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The latest address from the PM makes one reference to contact tracing, but it seems limited, hence the 1 coding ""The person in charge of a gathering whether religious, wedding, funeral or a community meeting is required to keep an attendance register with contact details of all attendees, their next of kin and residential addresses for ease of contact tracing"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200818,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Per the July 3 statement from the PM ""May I once again plead with all Emaswati to adhere to all public health measures which include social distancing, regular hand washing or the use of alcohol based sanitizer where soap and running water are not available, respiratory etiquette including the use of masks, adherence to isolation guidance more especially for suspected and confirmed cases and those receiving home care."" Further ""Wearing of masks for all vehicle occupants is compulsory"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200829,C1: School closing,2,1,"They are still in phase 3 " Eswatini,SWZ,20200829,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"As of September 9th, the July 3rd PM statement is still the most recent on the SZ gov website." Eswatini,SWZ,20200829,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Government insists that we should all wear face masks in public at all times and at home if we are experiencing flu symptoms. We should never get tired of regular washing hands or sanitizing them in the absence of running water and soap. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/latest-news/204-latest-news" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,C1: School closing,2,1,"Some grade levels have been opening up. ""Government has taken a cautious approach to the reopening of schools over the past two months. Over the past two weeks, Form 3 and Grade 7 students returned to class under strict guidelines. The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the safety of children in schools as more students get back to class. All the necessary health precautions are being observed and implemented to ensure the safety of teachers and students at all times."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200921170612/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-5-September-2020.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change found" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change found" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change found" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation is open but restrictions apply. Vehicles can only be 50% full. https://web.archive.org/web/20200921171005/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""There are roadblocks between cities where temperatures are checked. If a vehicle is carrying more than 50 percent of its allowed capacity passengers may be asked to disembark."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200921171005/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""All borders with the exception of Oshoek are closed for non-commercial travel purposes."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200921171005/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,E1: Income support,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200920081640/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20200910,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20200921,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Critically, there is growing regional and global practice showing that safe school re-opening can be done with political will and community commitment. Most countries in Eastern and Southern Africa have seen the rationale of a phased return to schools, starting with exam classes in countries such as Botswana, Eritrea, Eswatini, Madagascar, Somalia, Zambia, and recently Malawi and Zimbabwe. Bigger countries with larger Covid19 caseloads and higher student populations – such as South Africa - have reopened schools for all grades since end of August."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028163341/https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/time-re-open-schools-eastern-southern-africa-cost-children-escalates-learning " Eswatini,SWZ,20200922,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change found." Eswatini,SWZ,20200922,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change found." Eswatini,SWZ,20200922,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change found." Eswatini,SWZ,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy change found." Eswatini,SWZ,20200922,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change found." Eswatini,SWZ,20200922,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change found." Eswatini,SWZ,20200922,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change found." Eswatini,SWZ,20200922,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change found." Eswatini,SWZ,20200922,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change found." Eswatini,SWZ,20200922,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change found." Eswatini,SWZ,20201001,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Passengers are required to wear masks and use hand sanitizer upon entry into the vehicle. Vehicles cannot exceed 50 percent of capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008123737/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"There are roadblocks between cities where temperatures are checked. If a vehicle is carrying more than 50 percent of its allowed capacity passengers may be asked to disembark. Other than that, previous recommendation still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008123737/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201002,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi has announced health protocols that will govern travelling into & out of Eswatini. All travelers entering the Kingdom of Eswatini will be screened at the Points of Entry (POE) for the following: a. COVID-19 negative certificate/Results taken within 72hrs before entry into the country. b. Symptoms of COVID-19 c. Country of origin and transit. ii. Travelers who do not present a valid negative COVID-19 result or is presenting with COVID-19 symptoms or both, will be required to do the COVID-19 test at the Point of Entry at their cost. iii. Travelers may be required to undergo a quarantine not exceeding 14 days or isolation as advised by the port health officers. As indicated by SitReps #199 and #201 (new phrasing: ""New travel guidelines have been finalized in line with the easing of international travel.""), these new regulations came into force Oct 2nd. First announcement was made September 30th. Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/EswatiniGov/posts/205254017634772 (Waybackmachine unavailable) Regulations: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008135532/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/health30.pdf?fbclid=IwAR38TJdhIzdCn1ovrVpCc1W4oJqehfuUYzYwOmmVZZVcpHS5jAYePwWKwM8 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008140618/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/ESWATINI_COVID-19-SITREP_02.10.2020-1.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201008140609/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/ESWATINI_COVID-19-SITREP_04.10.2020.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,E1: Income support,0,,"No update found." Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Press releases and COVID-19 information is regularly updated on the government website under ""covid-19 updates"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028171414/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/covid-19-corona-virus/covid-19-press-statements-2020 " Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201009,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201012,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No policy change" Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes found. The last guidance on reopening businesses was on 11 June, 2020." Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Should there be a need to hold a function, it should be in line with COVID-19 regulations"" - Ministry of Health http://web.archive.org/web/20201028164740/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-COVID-20-OCTOBER-2020-FINAL.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No strict criteria written in the press release. However, it states that ""3. Watch your distance by making sure that you keep at least 1 metre away from another person. The greater the distance, the less the chances of getting infected by an infectious person. 4. Avoid the “Three Cs: Closed spaces with poor ventilation, Crowded places with many people near each other and Close-contact settings such as close-range conversations. A combination of these 3 Cs, results in a high transmission of the virus. 5. Opt for the outdoors – this is always better than indoors. Should there be a need to hold a function, it should be in line with COVID-19 regulations."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028164740/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-COVID-20-OCTOBER-2020-FINAL.pdf " Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No strict policy found on public transport. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028164740/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-COVID-20-OCTOBER-2020-FINAL.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""The Ministry of Health is encouraging the public to adhere to these are the 5 MUST Dos; 1. Wear a mask consistently and correctly. This protects others from getting infected, which eventually protects you as an individual. 2. Wash your hands with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer to clean your hands. Keeping the hands clean is essential because hands carrying the coronavirus easily transmit the virus into the body when you touch your eyes, nose or mouth. 3. Watch your distance by making sure that you keep at least 1 metre away from another person. The greater the distance, the less the chances of getting infected by an infectious person. 4. Avoid the “Three Cs: Closed spaces with poor ventilation, Crowded places with many people near each other and Close-contact settings such as close-range conversations. A combination of these 3 Cs, results in a high transmission of the virus. 5. Opt for the outdoors – this is always better than indoors. Should there be a need to hold a function, it should be in line with COVID-19 regulations."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028164740/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-COVID-20-OCTOBER-2020-FINAL.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Still in place. There are roadblocks between cities where temperatures are checked. If a vehicle is carrying more than 50 percent of its allowed capacity passengers may be asked to disembark. Other than that, previous recommendation still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008123737/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Still in place. Minister of Health Lizzie Nkosi has announced health protocols that will govern travelling into & out of Eswatini. All travelers entering the Kingdom of Eswatini will be screened at the Points of Entry (POE) for the following: a. COVID-19 negative certificate/Results taken within 72hrs before entry into the country. b. Symptoms of COVID-19 c. Country of origin and transit. ii. Travelers who do not present a valid negative COVID-19 result or is presenting with COVID-19 symptoms or both, will be required to do the COVID-19 test at the Point of Entry at their cost. iii. Travelers may be required to undergo a quarantine not exceeding 14 days or isolation as advised by the port health officers. As indicated by SitReps #199 and #201 (new phrasing: ""New travel guidelines have been finalized in line with the easing of international travel.""), these new regulations came into force Oct 2nd. First announcement was made September 30th. Announcement: https://www.facebook.com/EswatiniGov/posts/205254017634772 (Waybackmachine unavailable) Regulations: https://web.archive.org/web/20201008135532/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/health30.pdf?fbclid=IwAR38TJdhIzdCn1ovrVpCc1W4oJqehfuUYzYwOmmVZZVcpHS5jAYePwWKwM8 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008140618/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/ESWATINI_COVID-19-SITREP_02.10.2020-1.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201008140609/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/ESWATINI_COVID-19-SITREP_04.10.2020.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No update found." Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Still in place. Per the July 3 statement from the PM ""Starting next week, additional activities will be implemented in the hot spots identified in the Manzini region in an effort to curb transmission. These activities include: o Door to door health education and promotion to create COVID-19 awareness. o Cluster testing o The Ministries of Health and Education will coordinate to ensure that schools in Manzini are closely monitored by increasing screening in schools."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf " Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Still in place. The latest address from the PM makes one reference to contact tracing, but it seems limited, hence the 1 coding ""The person in charge of a gathering whether religious, wedding, funeral or a community meeting is required to keep an attendance register with contact details of all attendees, their next of kin and residential addresses for ease of contact tracing"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200828114529/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/PM-statement-3-July-2020-final.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Wear a mask consistently and correctly. This protects others from getting infected, which eventually protects you as an individual."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028164740/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-COVID-20-OCTOBER-2020-FINAL.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change. Partial open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115220654/https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/time-re-open-schools-eastern-southern-africa-cost-children-escalates-learning" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Grocery stores and health clinics are open. Religious services are allowed to operate at a maximum of 50 percent occupancy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115231327/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. Grocery stores and health clinics are open. Religious services are allowed to operate at a maximum of 50 percent occupancy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115231327/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change. Grocery stores and health clinics are open. Religious services are allowed to operate at a maximum of 50 percent occupancy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115231327/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Is public transportation operating? Yes Passengers are required to wear masks and use hand sanitizer upon entry into the vehicle. Vehicles cannot exceed 50 percent of capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115231327/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. Grocery stores and health clinics are open. Religious services are allowed to operate at a maximum of 50 percent occupancy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115231327/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. Is a curfew in place? No. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. There are roadblocks between cities where temperatures are checked. If a vehicle is carrying more than 50 percent of its allowed capacity passengers may be asked to disembark." Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? Yes. All incoming personnel are required to quarantine for up to 14 days.Are commercial flights operating? No" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. Checked government and IMF site https://web.archive.org/web/20201115233600/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/component/content/category/125-commerce-industry-a-trade?Itemid=799" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change. Checked government and IMF site https://web.archive.org/web/20201115233600/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/component/content/category/125-commerce-industry-a-trade?Itemid=799" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Social media and government webiste. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115215818/https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/525716378/coronavirus-eswatini-minister-of-health-lizzie-nkosi-s-covid19-update-on-07-september-2020" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change. COVID testing at clinics and hospitals within the country. The cost is generally $50. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115231327/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115234900/https://www.usaid.gov/eswatini" Eswatini,SWZ,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115231327/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201115235514/http://www.gov.sz/index.php/ministries-departments/ministry-of-health https://web.archive.org/web/20201115235639/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change, https://web.archive.org/web/20201122235659/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Grocery stores and health clinics are open. Religious services are allowed to operate at a maximum of 50 percent occupancy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123000228/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. Masks required. Restriction on number of people at events, when held. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123000228/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change. Passengers are required to wear masks and use hand sanitizer upon entry into the vehicle. Vehicles cannot exceed 50 percent of capacity.Grocery stores and health clinics are open. Religious services are allowed to operate at a maximum of 50 percent occupancy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123000228/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change. Some safety measures in place. Passengers are required to wear masks and use hand sanitizer upon entry into the vehicle. Vehicles cannot exceed 50 percent of capacity.Grocery stores and health clinics are open. Religious services are allowed to operate at a maximum of 50 percent occupancy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123000228/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No change. No curfew. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. There are roadblocks between cities where temperatures are checked. If a vehicle is carrying more than 50 percent of its allowed capacity passengers may be asked to disembark. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123000228/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No change. There are roadblocks between cities where temperatures are checked. If a vehicle is carrying more than 50 percent of its allowed capacity passengers may be asked to disembark. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123000228/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. All incoming personnel are required to quarantine for up to 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123000228/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123001341/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123001341/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123003609/https://twitter.com/eswatinigovern1?lang=en" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change. U.S. citizens can receive COVID testing at clinics and hospitals within the country. The cost is generally $50. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123003753/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123004027/https://europepmc.org/article/med/32892060 " Eswatini,SWZ,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123004607/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201123,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No change. U.S. citizens can receive COVID testing at clinics and hospitals within the country. The cost is generally $50. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224023/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Rapid Response Teams are still performing contract tracing. /web/20201206230112/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/ESWATINI_COVID-19-SITREP_01.12.2020.pdf /web/20201206230009/https://www.unicef.org/eswatini/media/771/file/National-novel-coronavirus-preparedness-and-response-plan-2020.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"There is public guidance that people must always where masks, but it seems like it is only truly required when in a vehicle. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206223546/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-COVID-03-DECEMBER-2020-FINAL.pdf /web/20201206224023/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools are currently on Academic Holiday https://web.archive.org/web/20201206013049/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Eswatini,SWZ,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The Ministry of Health is encouraging people to avoid crowded places https://web.archive.org/web/20201206223546/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-COVID-03-DECEMBER-2020-FINAL.pdf" Eswatini,SWZ,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Vehicles and religious services should be at a limit of 50% capacity, but there is no numerical limit on the size of the gathering /web/20201206224023/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Eswatini,SWZ,20201124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Vehicles are limited to 50% capacity and masks are required, but they are note closed https://web.archive.org/save/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There is no guidance encouraging people to stay at home, just to wear masks, social distance, and avoid crowds https://web.archive.org/save/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201206223546/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/Health-statement-COVID-03-DECEMBER-2020-FINAL.pdf " Eswatini,SWZ,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"There checkpoints where vehicles are stopped to check the temperatures of occupants https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224023/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201124,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Incoming travels are told to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival https://web.archive.org/web/20201206224023/https://sz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Eswatini,SWZ,20201124,E1: Income support,0,,"No Change https://web.archive.org/web/20201206225024/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eswatini,SWZ,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No Change https://web.archive.org/web/20201206225024/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Eswatini,SWZ,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Risk communication messages continue to be aired in all media houses. • The country is engaging in a nationwide intensified risk communication and community engagement through a campaign called “Do it all campaign” prioritizing the high-risk communities such as bus terminals/stations, market places, etc and the teams are already on the ground visiting communities. • The national campaign “Umgcini Wesive” for COVID-19 prevention was launched by His Excellency the Right Honorable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini and is now six weeks into implementation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201206014143/http://www.gov.sz/images/CORONA/ESWATINI_COVID-19-SITREP_01.12.2020.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20200129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset, General recommendations for social distancing and hygienic practices. " Seychelles,SYC,20200131,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Risk communication and Community Engagement team activated to ensure continuous dissemination of information and addressing of public concerns Regular communications via press releases, press conferences, interviews and live programmes that feature on mass media and Department of Health communication channels. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/01/31/measures-in-place-for-coronavirus-outbreak/" Seychelles,SYC,20200207,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193519/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset “All returning residents who have been to China, including the SAR of China and any other countries where there has been significant local transmission will be put under obligatory quarantine at the Military Academy in Perseverance for 14 days upon arrival.”" Seychelles,SYC,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset, All airlines with inbound flights for Seychelles are directed not to board any passengers or crew (except returning Seychellois citizens) who have been to China (including the SAR), South Korea, Italy and Iran in the last 14 days. Any person arriving in Seychelles by sea (except returning Seychellois citizens) will not be allowed to disembark if he/she has been to China, (including the SAR), South Korea, Italy and Iran and places where there has been extensive local transmission in the last 14 days. As of 10th March 2020, all cruise ships will not be allowed entry into Seychelles waters until further notice. All foreign workers who are presently in China, South Korea, Italy and Iran and places where there has been extensive local transmission and were planning to return to Seychelles are directed to postpone their return travel until further notice. " Seychelles,SYC,20200314,H2: Testing policy,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200408225720/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/coronavirus" Seychelles,SYC,20200315,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset, Limit public gatherings" Seychelles,SYC,20200315,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing and testing by the Seychellois authorities will begin on Monday 15 March. Members of the public are reassured that public health officials have begun contact tracing, the process of identification of all persons who may have come into contact with an infected person and, to continue to follow the guidelines advocated by the Department of Health. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/03/16/seychelles-records-first-cases-of-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200408225720/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/coronavirus " Seychelles,SYC,20200316,C1: School closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193519/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset see unesco website too: All schools on Mahe will cease operations as of 16 March 2020 for 14 days. This comes after the announcement of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Seychelles. " Seychelles,SYC,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193519/https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset “All returning residents who have been to China, including the SAR of China and any other countries where there has been significant local transmission will be put under obligatory quarantine at the Military Academy in Perseverance for 14 days upon arrival.”" Seychelles,SYC,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193621/http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12626/Seychelles+and+COVID-+New+major+measures+travel+banned+for++days%2C+schools+and+daycares+closed%2C+salaries+assured The closure of all schools and daycare centres in Seychelles. " Seychelles,SYC,20200323,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The CBS also announced that commercial banks, the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS) and the Seychelles Credit Union have agreed to consider a moratorium of six months on the repayment of principal and interest on loans to assist businesses in impacted sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608135237/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.cbs.sc/Downloads/covid19/PolicyMeasures/Press%20Conference%20Presentation%20-%20Private%20Sector%20Relief%20Scheme.pdf (Not archivable)" Seychelles,SYC,20200330,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Effective March 30, 2020, the government of Seychelles announced the daily closure of all shops at 18:30 and the prohibition of gatherings of more than four people in public places."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193959/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/" Seychelles,SYC,20200401,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Financial Assistance for Job Retention (FA4JR) program was announced on 20/3/20 and launched in April onwards, to pay the salaries of employees of businesses and NGOs that were negatively affected by COVID-19, to ensure that no staff were to be made redundant. See government website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918152706/http://www.finance.gov.sc/uploads/resources/FA4JR_FAQs_final.pdf AND https://web.archive.org/web/20200918152746/http://www.finance.gov.sc/press-releases/256/UPDATED-LATEST-FIGURES-FROM-THE-FINANCIAL-ASSISTANCE-FOR-JOB-RETENTION-COMMITTEE-THURSDAY-17TH-SEPTEMBER-2020 " Seychelles,SYC,20200408,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"In exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 7, 7C, 8, 9 and 13A of the Public Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations (S.I. 8 of 1960), the Public Health Commissioner hereby order that for a period of twenty-one (21) days starting from 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 8th April, 2020 and up to 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 29th April, 2020, subject to the exceptions and restrictions set out: 2) Only employees of essential services will be required to go to work. Employees who are not in essential services must stay at home. A list of all essential services will be published and may be subject to change from time to time; https://web.archive.org/web/20200528200439/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/" Seychelles,SYC,20200408,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 7, 7C, 8, 9 and 13A of the Public Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations (S.I. 8 of 1960), the Public Health Commissioner hereby order that for a period of twenty-one (21) days starting from 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 8th April, 2020 and up to 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 29th April, 2020, subject to the exceptions and restrictions set out hereunder: 1) That all persons in Seychelles, except as exempted or specified hereunder, are hereby restricted from outdoor movement; 2) Only employees of essential services will be required to go to work. Employees who are not in essential services must stay at home. A list of all essential services will be published and may be subject to change from time to time;All persons must remain at home apart from the periods required to access necessary food supplies and essential services. Physical distancing must be practiced during these times; 8) People from different homes should not meet for any formal or informal activities; the restriction of movement also applies to construction worker. Except for those doing work on essential Government infrastructure, all construction companies must cease work and employees will remain in their living quarters. Written permission must be obtained from the Commissioner of police for all exemption. Companies must ensure that their employees exercise social and physical distancing at all times; https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/ " Seychelles,SYC,20200408,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"People from different homes should not meet for any formal or informal activities; the restriction of movement also applies to construction worker. Except for those doing work on essential Government infrastructure, all construction companies must cease work and employees will remain in their living quarters. Written permission must be obtained from the Commissioner of police for all exemption. Companies must ensure that their employees exercise social and physical distancing at all times; https://web.archive.org/web/20200528200439/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/" Seychelles,SYC,20200408,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"In exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 7, 7C, 8, 9 and 13A of the Public Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations (S.I. 8 of 1960), the Public Health Commissioner hereby order that for a period of twenty-one (21) days starting from 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 8th April, 2020 and up to 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 29th April, 2020, subject to the exceptions and restrictions set out hereunder: 1) That all persons in Seychelles, except as exempted or specified hereunder, are hereby restricted from outdoor movement; 2) Only employees of essential services will be required to go to work. Employees who are not in essential services must stay at home. A list of all essential services will be published and may be subject to change from time to time;All persons must remain at home apart from the periods required to access necessary food supplies and essential services. Physical distancing must be practiced during these times; 8) People from different homes should not meet for any formal or informal activities; the restriction of movement also applies to construction worker. Except for those doing work on essential Government infrastructure, all construction companies must cease work and employees will remain in their living quarters. Written permission must be obtained from the Commissioner of police for all exemption. Companies must ensure that their employees exercise social and physical distancing at all times; https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/ " Seychelles,SYC,20200408,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Seychelles will from midnight on Wednesday shut down non-essential services and restrict the movements of people for 21 days to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Travel and movement between the islands is restricted to carrying out essential services and transportation of staff in essential services /web/20200427134921/http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12723/After+new+COVID+case%2C+Seychelles+shuts+down+non-essential+services https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/ " Seychelles,SYC,20200409,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Seychellios authorities introduced a lockdown from 9 April until further notice. There are major restrictions across the country. All schools and university are closed for the next two weeks. Recreational facilities such as bars, restaurants and public parks are closed. Shopping is only available for essential goods. The general public are advised to stay at home, and vulnerable individuals are required to self-isolate. UK Home Office Travel Advisory: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528200158/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles " Seychelles,SYC,20200409,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Members of the public will have restricted movements on the roads. They will be allowed to leave their home only to access essential services such as, to buy food, for medical assistance, to go to the bank amongst others. In these instances the police will enforce these restrictions and assist with coordinating movements. The number of buses on the road will be limited according to the number of people in essential services requiring public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528194335/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/new-measures-implemented-to-further-prevent-spread-of-covid-19/" Seychelles,SYC,20200423,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Travel and movement between the islands is restricted to carrying out essential services and transportation of staff in essential services. Extension of prohibition of outdoor movement until May 4th https://web.archive.org/web/20200427135158/http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12795/Prohibition+of+outdoor+movement+in+Seychelles+extended+to+May+ " Seychelles,SYC,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Travel and movement between the islands is restricted to carrying out essential services and transportation of staff in essential services. Extension of prohibition of outdoor movement until May 4th https://web.archive.org/web/20200427135158/http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12795/Prohibition+of+outdoor+movement+in+Seychelles+extended+to+May+ " Seychelles,SYC,20200424,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travel ban including 12) Travel and movement between the islands is restricted to carrying out essential services and transportation of staff in essential services; and 13) Boat and pleasure craft excursions and activities are not permitted.https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/" Seychelles,SYC,20200424,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The tests are not yet generally available, but they are for more than just symptomatic people, as they will also be conducted on some random sections of the population. ""Random tests for COVID-19 will be done on the population of Seychelles over the next several weeks to determine whether there have been infections through community transmission, said a top health official ""This is called a prevalence test. People will be chosen at random to find out if they have any signs of antibodies, which will give us an indication whether or not there has been community transmission,"" Public Health Commissioner Jude Gedeon told a press conference on Thursday."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511212910/https://allafrica.com/stories/202005070951.html" Seychelles,SYC,20200501,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511212424/http://www.health.gov.sc/" Seychelles,SYC,20200501,H2: Testing policy,2,,"The tests are not yet generally available, but they are for more than just symptomatic people, as they will also be conducted on some random sections of the population. ""Random tests for COVID-19 will be done on the population of Seychelles over the next several weeks to determine whether there have been infections through community transmission, said a top health official ""This is called a prevalence test. People will be chosen at random to find out if they have any signs of antibodies, which will give us an indication whether or not there has been community transmission,"" Public Health Commissioner Jude Gedeon told a press conference on Thursday."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511212910/https://allafrica.com/stories/202005070951.html" Seychelles,SYC,20200504,C1: School closing,3,1,"""From 11 May, day-care services, post-secondary institutions, Guy Morel institute and University of Seychelles will reopen."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193834/https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona Primary and secondary schools to reopen on 18 May https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193836/http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12847/A+partial+re-opening+Seychelles+takes+first+small+step+toward+return+to+normal" Seychelles,SYC,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Effective May 4, 2020, the gradual easing of confinement measures was implemented. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however social distancing measures remain in place. Shops are permitted to remain open until 20:00. The majority of non-essential services and businesses are permitted to reopen, subject to provisions outlined by the Department of Health https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193959/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/" Seychelles,SYC,20200504,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Effective May 4, 2020, the gradual easing of confinement measures was implemented. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however social distancing measures remain in place. Shops are permitted to remain open until 20:00. The majority of non-essential services and businesses are permitted to reopen, subject to provisions outlined by the Department of Health https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193959/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/" Seychelles,SYC,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Effective May 4, 2020, the gradual easing of confinement measures was implemented. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however social distancing measures remain in place. Shops are permitted to remain open until 20:00. The majority of non-essential services and businesses are permitted to reopen, subject to provisions outlined by the Department of Health https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193959/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/" Seychelles,SYC,20200504,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Domestic transport resumed https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193834/https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona" Seychelles,SYC,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193834/https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona" Seychelles,SYC,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Effective May 4, 2020, restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however social distancing measures remain in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193959/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/ http://archive.vn/QvV5w#selection-849.0-851.30 https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193834/https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona " Seychelles,SYC,20200504,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""From 1 June, following guidance and regulations issued by the Department of Health, the airport will reopen for commercial flights, the Seychellois will be able to travel abroad, leisure boats and yachts will be able to enter Seychelles territory, sporting activities will resumes."" https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona" Seychelles,SYC,20200513,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On 13th May 2020, Department of Health, Seychelles, issued an interim guidance on testing strategy for COVID 19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730223539/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/TESTING-STRATEGY-FOR-COVID-19.pdf " Seychelles,SYC,20200518,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Faure said that: ""From 11 May, all child-minding and day-care services, all post-secondary institutions including A-Levels, Guy Morel Institute and the University of Seychelles, will reopen. From 18 May, all primary and secondary schools will reopen."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200522050520/http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12813/Seychelles+and+COVID-+Movement+restrictions+to+be+lifted+next+week%3B+schools%2C+daycare+to+reopen+later+in+May" Seychelles,SYC,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"/web/20200611103920/https://allafrica.com/stories/202006010523.html The country reopens after being declared COVID free in mid May" Seychelles,SYC,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On June 1, Seychelles authorities eased restrictions. Indoor seated shows, conferences and meetings, bars, casinos, sports competitions (with no spectators), gyms, cinemas, and recreational boating are now permitted. See government press release: http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Activities-Allowed-June-2020.pdf (archive not permitted by archive.org) See security firm Garda website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918144902/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348756/seychelles-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-1-update-4 " Seychelles,SYC,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On June 1, Seychelles authorities eased restrictions. Indoor seated shows, conferences and meetings, bars, casinos, sports competitions (with no spectators), gyms, cinemas, and recreational boating are now permitted. See government press release: http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Activities-Allowed-June-2020.pdf (archive not permitted by archive.org) See security firm Garda website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918144902/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348756/seychelles-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-from-june-1-update-4 " Seychelles,SYC,20200601,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. Domestic transport resumed 4th May https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193834/https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona http://archive.vn/QvV5w#selection-853.11-853.355 " Seychelles,SYC,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Effective June 1, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced the easing of confinement measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. From 1 June, following guidance and regulations issued by the Department of Health, the airport will reopen for commercial flights, the Seychellois will be able to travel abroad, leisure boats and yachts will be able to enter Seychelles territory, sporting activities will resumes. Bars, cinemas and casinos will reopen under conditions. Stay at home order totally lifted. http://archive.vn/QvV5w#selection-849.0-851.30 https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193834/https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona " Seychelles,SYC,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Effective June 1, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced the easing of confinement measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. From 1 June, following guidance and regulations issued by the Department of Health, the airport will reopen for commercial flights, the Seychellois will be able to travel abroad, leisure boats and yachts will be able to enter Seychelles territory, sporting activities will resumes. Bars, cinemas and casinos will reopen under conditions. Stay at home order totally lifted. http://archive.vn/QvV5w#selection-849.0-851.30 https://web.archive.org/web/20200528193834/https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona " Seychelles,SYC,20200601,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Seychelles health authorities has announced that during the phase one of the re-opening of the Seychelles borders, only travelers from “low-risk” countries arriving through private jets and chartered passenger direct flights will be granted entry. /web/20200611103043/https://www.eturbonews.com/573567/seychelles-travel-restrictions-from-covid-19-gradually-lifted/" Seychelles,SYC,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"As of 25 June Restaurants and shops in Seychelles are permitted to trade, but social distancing rules remain in place. Indoor seated public shows; conferences and meetings; bars; casinos; sports competitions (without spectators); gyms and fitness facilities; cinemas; and marine leisure crafts are also now permitted. All organisers of these events must receive permission from the Department of Health in Seychelles. http://archive.vn/zZBa9 " Seychelles,SYC,20200612,C8: International travel controls,3,,"[Information Updated 05, up to date as of 25th June] Seychelles airport has re-opened, though entry is restricted to private jets and chartered passengers flights with passengers from low risk countries including Australia (implies a ban remains from high risk countries). You must have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test done 48 hours or less prior to travelling to Seychelles. You'll be subject to screening by local health officials and will be monitored for 14 days after arrival http://archive.vn/Q3Rh2 " Seychelles,SYC,20200612,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Same policy as of 23 March 'The CBS also announced that commercial banks, the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS) and the Seychelles Credit Union have agreed to consider a moratorium of six months on the repayment of principal and interest on loans to assist businesses in impacted sectors', no new relief measures. Cannot find any policies banning evictions or utility shutoffs. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625095853/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Seychelles,SYC,20200615,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"In following with recommendations from the WHO, Seychelles recommends the use of masks to the public. Facial coverings do not appear to have been made mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903221728/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Guidance-for-the-general-public-on-the-usage-of-mask.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20200624,H2: Testing policy,2,,"24th June Three crew members of a Spanish fishing fleet operating in Seychelles' waters tested positive for COVID-19, the Department of Health said Wednesday. They were tested, traced, and put in strict isolation. Besides this, Seychelles reportedly remains COVID free. http://archive.vn/In4E2 http://archive.vn/xEJtK " Seychelles,SYC,20200624,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"24th June Three crew members of a Spanish fishing fleet operating in Seychelles' waters tested positive for COVID-19, the Department of Health said Wednesday. They were tested, traced, and put in strict isolation. Besides this, Seychelles reportedly remains COVID free. Indicates comprehensive tracing in place should new cases arise. http://archive.vn/In4E2 http://archive.vn/xEJtK " Seychelles,SYC,20200626,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information campaign on Department of Health Seychelles' Instagram page. http://web.archive.org/web/20200712143556/https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/dohseychelles/" Seychelles,SYC,20200708,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Seychelles will allow international commercial flights to enter from August 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712143227/https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/07/08/seychelles-to-reopen-borders-for-international-flights-from-august-2020/" Seychelles,SYC,20200722,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From 1st August 2020, Seychelles International Airport will be open for scheduled commercial passenger flights. Visitors maybe permitted from approved countries, by providing the Public Health Authority a proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test that is less than 72 hours prior to boarding the flight to Seychelles. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730212129/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Conditions-for-entry-of-persons-into-Seychelles-1.pdf    " Seychelles,SYC,20200801,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The pre-existing note on these dates is not correct. In fact, only nationals of certain countries are allowed to enter Seychelles after 1 August. This qualifies as a 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730212129/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Conditions-for-entry-of-persons-into-Seychelles-1.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All official information state that public gathering is still not allowed. However there is no clear number specified on number of people allowed in gathering. Seychelles Govt officials state: ""do not attend public events and gatherings, including family parties"" Hence making code as 4G Reference: http://web.archive.org/web/20201011100744/http://www.nation.sc/articles/6067/covid-19-update http://web.archive.org/web/20201011101721/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/COVID-19-GUIDANCE-FOR-PASSIVE-SURVEILLANCE.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20200810,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is open but with social distancing and mask wearing requirements. Reference: http://web.archive.org/web/20201011101721/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/COVID-19-GUIDANCE-FOR-PASSIVE-SURVEILLANCE.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20201011080029/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Conditions-for-entry-of-persons-into-Seychelles-as-of-1st-October-2020.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200823153408/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Seychelles,SYC,20200814,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200823153159/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/coronavirus" Seychelles,SYC,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200823153159/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/coronavirus" Seychelles,SYC,20200814,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""The CBS also announced that commercial banks, the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS) and the Seychelles Credit Union have agreed to consider a moratorium of six months on the repayment of principal and interest on loans to assist businesses in impacted sectors. "" Measure still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200823153408/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Seychelles,SYC,20200814,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200823160024/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/covid-19/" Seychelles,SYC,20200814,H2: Testing policy,2,,"no new policy found " Seychelles,SYC,20200814,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no new policy found " Seychelles,SYC,20200824,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""The CBS also announced that commercial banks, the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS) and the Seychelles Credit Union have agreed to consider a moratorium of six months on the repayment of principal and interest on loans to assist businesses in impacted sectors. "" Measure still current, http://web.archive.org/web/20200823153408/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Seychelles,SYC,20200824,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current: http://web.archive.org/web/20200823160024/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/covid-19/" Seychelles,SYC,20200824,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Still current: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730223539/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/TESTING-STRATEGY-FOR-COVID-19.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20200904,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Visitors may be permitted from approved countries. The list of approved countries is posted on the Department of Tourism and Department of Health websites, and is revised periodically. See government documents: https://web.archive.org/web/20200918151140/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Conditions-for-entry-of-persons-into-Seychelles-1.pdf AND https://web.archive.org/web/20200918151208/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/LIST-OF-COUNTRIES-FROM-WHICH-VISITORS-ARE-PERMITTED-TO-ENTER-SECYCHELLES.pdf " Seychelles,SYC,20200904,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"In early September, clients of the Home Finance Company (HFC) will benefit from a 25 percent support on their loan repayments between Sep 1, 2020 and Dec 31, 2021. See IMF website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200919115046/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Seychelles,SYC,20200904,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing is available for all those presenting with influenza-like illness, and screening tests for all healthcare workers working with active COVID-19 cases. See government testing strategy, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200919122051/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/TESTING-STRATEGY-FOR-COVID-19.pdf " Seychelles,SYC,20200904,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Comprehensive contact tracing is performed for all cases. See response to latest detected case on Department of Health website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200919122554/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/09/11/health-officials-follow-up-new-covid-19-positive-case-urges-adherence-to-health-guidelines/ " Seychelles,SYC,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"The Department of Health recommends wearing face masks for all persons with COVID-19 symptoms, or where physical distance of at least 1m cannot be maintained between individuals. See government document, https://web.archive.org/web/20200919125423/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Guidance-for-the-general-public-on-the-usage-of-mask.pdf " Seychelles,SYC,20200914,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"A Public Health Act was passed on 14/9/2020 to declare it legally mandatory for all persons to wear face masks on public transportations and all situations where 1m physical distancing cannot be maintained. Failure to comply shall be liable to a spot fine of SCR 100. See legal document, archived: http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Public-Health-Infectious-Disease-Mandatory-Wearing-of-Face-Masks-Reg....pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20200922,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Members of the public are also strongly advised to avoid large gathering and in situations where social distancing is not possible to wear a reusable cloth mask to protect yourself and others."" ""All establishments are once more reminded that no dancing parties are allowed right now. Weddings are happening and everyone has to take the responsibility to make sure they abide by all health guidelines."" Sources: http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/covid-19/faqs/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201003103652/http://www.nation.sc/articles/6295/covid-19-update" Seychelles,SYC,20201001,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On Thursday, September 24, the Government published the list of countries from which visitors are permitted to enter Seychelles – changes to current list are effective from Thursday 1 October 2020: - Australia, Austria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mauritius, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Vietnam; - Changes to the previous list: Australia, Liechtenstein, Republic of Korea added; Slovakia, Slovenia, United Arab Emirates removed; - In addition to the above list, with effect from 1 October 2020, visitors from France, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom are permitted to enter Seychelles subject to additional health security measures. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201011080029/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Conditions-for-entry-of-persons-into-Seychelles-as-of-1st-October-2020.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20201004,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Updated list of countries on 1-Oct from where visitors are allowed: http://web.archive.org/web/20201009035324/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/LIST-OF-COUNTRIES-FROM-WHICH-VISITORS-ARE-PERMITTED-3.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20201012,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Members of the public are also strongly advised to avoid large gathering and in situation where social distancing is not possible to wear a reusable cloth mask to protect yourself and others. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008185743/http:/www.health.gov.sc/index.php/covid-19/faqs/" Seychelles,SYC,20201012,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No restrictions on private gatherings are noted in government sites. In addition, the US embassy specifically captures that ""Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing measures remain in place."" For this reason, it seemed best to reduce the restriction coding to mirror that of public events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026183524/https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/" Seychelles,SYC,20201012,E1: Income support,2,0,"Set in August, as an extension, for certain impacted industries: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026132123/http://www.finance.gov.sc/news/243/Amended-Procedures-for-Assistance-for-Job-Retention-for-the-months-of-August-to-December-2020" Seychelles,SYC,20201012,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Set in August, as an extension, for certain impacted industries: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026132123/http://www.finance.gov.sc/news/243/Amended-Procedures-for-Assistance-for-Job-Retention-for-the-months-of-August-to-December-2020" Seychelles,SYC,20201012,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201022174234/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/covid-19/guidelines/" Seychelles,SYC,20201012,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Anyone with symptoms or contact. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022174234/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/TESTING-STRATEGY-FOR-COVID-19.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20201019,C8: International travel controls,3,,"list updated as of Oct 19 Botswana. Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe added to Banned countries - https://web.archive.org/web/20201022175047/http://tourism.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/List-of-Permitted-Countries-issued-on-Friday-16-October-2020-Effective-as-of-Monday-19-October-2020.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20201019,E1: Income support,2,0,"targeted industries only: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026132123/http://www.finance.gov.sc/news/243/Amended-Procedures-for-Assistance-for-Job-Retention-for-the-months-of-August-to-December-2020" Seychelles,SYC,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"targeted industries only: https://web.archive.org/web/20201026132123/http://www.finance.gov.sc/news/243/Amended-Procedures-for-Assistance-for-Job-Retention-for-the-months-of-August-to-December-2020" Seychelles,SYC,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"In line with revised WHO interim guideline 05.06.2020, use of mask by the general public is recommended under the following conditions: if a person has symptoms or Specific settings where the physical distance of at least 1m cannot be maintained between persons. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919125423/http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Guidance-for-the-general-public-on-the-usage-of-mask.pdf individuals " Seychelles,SYC,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Updated the list of countries effective Oct 19. Botswana. Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe added. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022175047/http://tourism.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/List-of-Permitted-Countries-issued-on-Friday-16-October-2020-Effective-as-of-Monday-19-October-2020.pdf" Seychelles,SYC,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201022174234/http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/covid-19/guidelines/" Seychelles,SYC,20201031,C1: School closing,1,1,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,E1: Income support,2,0,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201031,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No updates/news found." Seychelles,SYC,20201112,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Seychelles upgraded COVID-19 precautions for travellers, requiring a PCR test on the 6th day after their arrival. Previously, only visitors from Category 2 countries had to take a PCR test, but now all visitors have to take a test. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/13853/Seychelles+upgrades+COVID-+precautions+for+travellers+amid+global+spike+in+cases" Seychelles,SYC,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Seychelles,SYC,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"no policy change" Seychelles,SYC,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change: https://archive.vn/4X6i9" Seychelles,SYC,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"I'm not certain that this specifies 1G - there is no hard restriction, they just recommend against gatherings. So it's grey, but no policy has changed" Seychelles,SYC,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no policy change" Seychelles,SYC,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no policy change" Seychelles,SYC,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no policy change" Seychelles,SYC,20201116,C8: International travel controls,3,,"List of countries has changed a bit: https://archive.vn/WbBlC but a ban is still in place for some countries" Seychelles,SYC,20201118,E1: Income support,2,0,"Applies august - december, no policy update https://web.archive.org/web/20201026132123/http://www.finance.gov.sc/news/243/Amended-Procedures-for-Assistance-for-Job-Retention-for-the-months-of-August-to-December-2020" Seychelles,SYC,20201118,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Applies august - december, no policy update https://web.archive.org/web/20201026132123/http://www.finance.gov.sc/news/243/Amended-Procedures-for-Assistance-for-Job-Retention-for-the-months-of-August-to-December-2020" Seychelles,SYC,20201118,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no policy change" Seychelles,SYC,20201118,H2: Testing policy,2,,"no policy change" Seychelles,SYC,20201118,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no policy change" Seychelles,SYC,20201118,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No policy change" Syria,SYR,20200201,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The Health Ministry is implementing strict measures at border crossing points to monitor the health of arriving passengers and detect any suspected cases of Coronavirus given the rapid spread of the virus around the world. Director of the Health Center at Damascus International Airport Dr. Khuzama Zreiq said that the center’s medical staff and ambulances are on full alert 24/7, and that the measures being taken include providing protective coats and masks, and measuring the temperatures of passengers using remote thermometers to prevent direct contact with the subjects, as elevated body temperature is one of the first signs of patients infected by the virus."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200519090135/https://sana.sy/en/?p=184053" Syria,SYR,20200308,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""the Cabinet commissioned the Information and Health Ministries to formulate a comprehensive media plan for raising awareness about protection against this virus, in addition to commissioning the Education and Higher Education Ministries to enhance preventative measures at schools and universities"" https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=187790" Syria,SYR,20200310,C1: School closing,0,,"""Preventative measures taken across the country to protect against Coronavirus The concerned authorities are taking preemptive and preventative procedures for protecting against Coronavirus (COVID-19) in addition to launching awareness campaigns for all workers at schools and teaching establishments. (...) For its part, Aleppo University organized edification measures for students, while the School Health Department in Aleppo sent mobile teams to schools to give the correct medical information to pupils and teachers. Homs Education Department put a plan to organize awareness events in all schools, where the schools are visited to assess their needs to maintain hygiene and to follow up on health conditions."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201026081910/http://sana.sy/en/?p=187953" Syria,SYR,20200310,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The necessary precautions to ensure Syrians are protected from the arrival of the coronavirus were on the discussion table for government ministers at the cabinet session headed by Imad Khamis on Sunday. The cabinet stressed the need to monitor the precautionary and preventive measures taken at all ports, land, sea and air crossings, to ensure that no cases of coronavirus occur on Syrian territory. It decided to suspend visits and trips to and from the neighboring countries of Iraq and Jordan by individuals and groups, including for purposes of religious tourism, for one month. It also suspended visits to countries that have declared a state of epidemic for two months, while conducting preventive quarantine for a period of 14 days for those coming from these countries to ensure their safety."" Sources: https://syrianobserver.com/EN/news/56590/the-government-takes-precautionary-measures-and-forbids-visits-to-iraq-and-jordan-for-a-month.html (unable to archive)" Syria,SYR,20200312,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""""The governmental team tasked with confronting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) conducted on Friday a comprehensive evaluation and review of the precautionary measures which have been taken, and it adopted a number of additional decisions to deal with the developments related to pandemic. During its meeting on Friday, chaired by Prime Minister Imad Khams, the team called on citizens to show a high level of awareness and responsibility in terms of commitment to “voluntary isolation” procedures that should maintain public safety so that “mandatory isolation” is not enforced in the case of non-compliance."" Source: https://archive.vn/cpzd1 " Syria,SYR,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Due to the expanding threat of Coronavirus around the world as it has become a global pandemic, the Syrian government took a number of precautionary and preventative steps to protect citizens. (...)The team also decided to reduce work hours at administrative public sector establishments to around 40%, suspending handprint sign-in for a month. Economic services establishments are to reorganize work to function in the optimal manner with the minimum amount of workers for 15 days. Work in the public and private sectors will continue for technicians and production workers after providing the suitable preventative measures and providing medical staff for conducting regular checkups. In addition, restaurants and cafes are to refrain from providing hookah (water pipe), and venues for social gatherings have been closed, while a plan has been devised to sanitize public transportation."" Source: https://archive.vn/AA0so" Syria,SYR,20200314,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The government’s measures and raising the health sector’s readiness are preventive and precautionary measures to control the spread of infection if any infection is recorded, he clarified. (...) The precautionary steps, included suspending universities, schools, and institutes as of 14/03/2020 to 02/04/2020 (...)"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201111120611/https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188258" Syria,SYR,20200314,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""In a statement to SANA, the Interior Ministry asserted that it didn’t issue any statement about suspending the land travel, adding that such statement will be issued through the official media outlets, its official website and Facebook."" Source: https://archive.vn/QOo3O" Syria,SYR,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Cabinet of Syria formulates a set of preventative measures to help curb the spread of coronavirus across the country. The measures are not specific in what constitutes a ""gathering,"" however it can be inferred that the measures are quite strict. ""Suspension of all scientific, cultural, social and sporting events that require gathering of people, strict prevention of crowds in cafes and restaurants, closure of public services halls (used for weddings, funerals etc.) and implementing a plan to sanitize public transport."". Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200428132151/https://www.insideover.com/society/syrian-emergency-measures-to-counter-coronavirus-pandemic.html; " Syria,SYR,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Cabinet of Syria formulates a set of preventative measures to help curb the spread of coronavirus across the country. The measures are not specific in what constitutes a ""gathering,"" however it can be inferred that the measures are quite strict. ""d- Suspension of all scientific, cultural, social and sporting events that require gathering of people, strict prevention of crowds in cafes and restaurants, closure of public services halls (used for weddings, funerals etc.) and implementing a plan to sanitize public transport."". http://web.archive.org/web/20200428132151/https://www.insideover.com/society/syrian-emergency-measures-to-counter-coronavirus-pandemic.html; https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/concern-mounts-catastrophic-coronavirus-outbreak-syria-200316003354976.html" Syria,SYR,20200318,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Disinfection of buses for use of the public, implying the active use of public transportation as of Mar 18 (Ben). https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=188436" Syria,SYR,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""The governmental team tasked with confronting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) conducted on Friday a comprehensive evaluation and review of the precautionary measures which have been taken, and it adopted a number of additional decisions to deal with the developments related to pandemic. During its meeting on Friday, chaired by Prime Minister Imad Khams, the team called on citizens to show a high level of awareness and responsibility in terms of commitment to “voluntary isolation” procedures that should maintain public safety so that “mandatory isolation” is not enforced in the case of non-compliance."" Note: Despite the government recommendation on ""voluntary isolation"" no restrictions on interstate/intercity travel were announced. Source: https://archive.vn/cpzd1" Syria,SYR,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""As part of the government preventive and precautionary measures to prevent the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, Prime Minister Imad Khamis on Saturday issued a circular asking ministers to take the necessary decisions to suspend work in the ministries and its affiliated entities starting form tomorrow until further notice as long as the suspension does not constitute an obstacle to efforts to face the risks of the spread of the Coronavirus. The circular reduces the number of workers in essential institutions to the minimum possible, and comes into effect from Sunday, March 22, 2020 until further notice. Khamis underlined that the suspension of work does not include productive facilities and institutions. The Prime Minister also issued another circular requiring governors to take the necessary measures to close markets and suspend all commercial, service, cultural and social activities. The circular excluded centers of selling foodstuffs, pharmacies and private health centers with an emphasis on the necessity for the exempted parties to abide by measures and procedures of the public health and safety."" Source: https://archive.vn/KPoAU#selection-1309.16-1332.0 " Syria,SYR,20200323,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Cabinet suspended all forms of mass public and private transportation within provinces as of 8 PM on Monday and between provinces as of 8 PM on Tuesday, with the stipulation that ministries, union, and private production establishments provide transportation for their workers https://web.archive.org/web/20200324021223/https://sana.sy/en/?p=188663" Syria,SYR,20200325,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Ministry of Education in Syria has ordered the closure of schools until the 2ed of April. The closure started on the 14th of March and covered both public and private schools. Source: the Arabic website of the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) https://web.archive.org/web/20200315123904/https://www.sana.sy/?p=1123427" Syria,SYR,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""The government team tasked with following up on the procedures for confronting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) issued a decision to enforce a nighttime curfew across Syria from 6 PM to 6 AM as of Wednesday 25/03/2020, with all commercial activities and shops to be closed completely during curfew times."" Source: https://archive.vn/hpgvv" Syria,SYR,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From the 25th of March, the government has ordered the suspension of transport within the following governorates: Lattakia, Aleppo, Tartus, Hama, Homs, Qunaitara, Deraa and Deir Al Zour. Althought these are 8 out of 14 governorates and if we count areas held by opposition forced in the North East and other armed groups in the North West, the move amounts to a total suspension of public transportation except in the capital Damascus. Source (in Arabic): https://web.archive.org/web/20200406114651/https://www.sana.sy/?p=1126990" Syria,SYR,20200325,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Cabinet commissioned the Information and Health Ministries to formulate a comprehensive media plan for raising awareness about protection against this virus. Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=187790" Syria,SYR,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Syrian government has banned travel between governorates centres and all their surrounding areas and countryside. The decision was effective at 2 pm on Sunday the 29th of March. Source (in Arabic): https://archive.vn/CAOPT" Syria,SYR,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The restriction on movement between the Syrian governates which was approved by the Syrian government during its weekly session on Sunday the 29th of March is now effective (from 6 pm on the 31st of March and until the 16th of April) Source: in Arabic: https://web.archive.org/web/20200402161144/https://www.sana.sy/?p=1130687" Syria,SYR,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Syndicate of Medical Doctors in Syria has launched a hotline to answer the questions of the public about COVID-19. For the time being, the lines will be operated between 9 am - 9 pm with the possibility of extending the hours of operation to 24 hours. The purpose of the hotline is to relieve pressure from hospitals and clinics as well as to answer the questions of the public according to a medical protocol approved by the Ministry of Health. Source: SANA (the Arabic website of the Syrian Arab News Agency) https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.sana.sy/?p=1131096" Syria,SYR,20200402,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Ministry of Education has announced that public and private schools closure will be extended until the 16th of April 2020. Source: Syrian (Arab News Agency) https://archive.vn/LpqOn" Syria,SYR,20200402,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518202732/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no02-6-may-2020 OCHA “On 16 April, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) shared information indicating that a 53-year-old man from Al-Hasakeh City who had been admitted to Qamishli National Hospital on 27 March had died on 2 April. A test for the virus subsequently tested positive.”" Syria,SYR,20200405,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Prime Minister of Syria has issued a circular to the governors requesting the closure of markets, commercial, business, cultural and social activities. The closure starts from Sunday the 22ed of March and until further notice. The purpose of the restrictions is to minimise movement and to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the population. Exceptions from the circular include supermarkets, food suppliers, pharmacies, and health centres Source (in Arabic): https://web.archive.org/web/20200405154245/https://www.sana.sy/?p=1126464" Syria,SYR,20200405,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""The Syrian national TV stations are broadcasting live and online public information campaigns titled ""for Syria, Stay at Home"". The production is a joint cooperation between the Ministry of Media, artists, sportsmen, and public figures. The key message is to urge people to stay at home to avoid transmitting or contracting COVID-19."" Source: https://archive.vn/Tsagv" Syria,SYR,20200412,H2: Testing policy,1,,"http://archive.is/3KFgg This week, two PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing machines arrived in northeast Syria from the Kurdistan Region, which will help the Syrian-Kurdish–led authorities to test for coronavirus infections." Syria,SYR,20200413,C1: School closing,3,1,"The government taskforce for Coronavirus response has decided that schools and universities will continue to be suspended until the 2nd of May 2020. Source:https://web.archive.org/web/20200415111425/https://www.sana.sy/?p=1135292" Syria,SYR,20200414,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200516175557/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-syria-north/as-rebel-held-syria-fears-virus-just-one-machine-is-there-to-test-idUSKCN21W1F2 As of 14 Apr, Reuters. “Makki’s Epidemiological Surveillance Laboratory has the only device in areas outside of Syrian government control equipped to run a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test to detect the virus.” “The machine “is not sufficient to serve all these people, so there is pressure on the device. And since it is the only one, strict criteria are being used to select samples,” said Makki.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200516194238/https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/04/1061722 To this end, said Mr. Riza, WHO has supported extensive rehabilitation of the Central Public Health Laboratory in Damascus, trained dozens of laboratory technicians and rapid response team members in testing and sample collection, and procured critical diagnosis equipment - including five polymerase chain reaction machines and multiple shipments of testing kits. Testing capacity has already quadrupled." Syria,SYR,20200419,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The Government of Syria (GoS) continues to implement a range of preventive measures, with some recent relaxations announced (...) While all non-essential services remain largely closed, from 19 April some businesses in specified fields were permitted to re-open on specified hours and days, including hairdressers, pastry stores, tailors, mobile phone shops, ironing and washing services, among others."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201110222008/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update%20No%207_25Apr2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200420,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""The Government of Syria (GoS) continues to implement a range of preventive measures, with some recent relaxations announced (...) after a two-day exemption on 20 and 21 April, a ban on travel between governorates and also travel within governorates to and from urban and rural centers, with some exemptions remains in place."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201110222008/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update%20No%207_25Apr2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200422,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""The Government of Syria (GoS) continues to implement a range of preventive measures, with some recent relaxations announced (...) after a two-day exemption on 20 and 21 April, a ban on travel between governorates and also travel within governorates to and from urban and rural centers, with some exemptions remains in place."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201110222008/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update%20No%207_25Apr2020_FINAL.pdf " Syria,SYR,20200423,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""The government team tasked with the measures to confront coronavirus decided to change the duration of curfew on Friday and Saturday during the holy month of Ramadan to become from 7.30 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. The team held a meeting on Thursday headed by prime Minister, Imad Khamis, and decided to prepare additional lockdown centers in a number of Syrian provinces in light of the rise of coronavirus curve in the world. It affirmed that all steps and procedures taken to reactivate the service and economic sectors and the continuation of the production process should agree with the highest degrees of responsibility and awareness by citizens and committing to personal cleanness and health safety provisions."" Source: https://archive.vn/lZlXa" Syria,SYR,20200425,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new updates were found. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200428132151/https://www.insideover.com/society/syrian-emergency-measures-to-counter-coronavirus-pandemic.html; https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/concern-mounts-catastrophic-coronavirus-outbreak-syria-200316003354976.html" Syria,SYR,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"""More than four million students in Syria confined at home due to the coronavirus will not resume classes this year but will advance to the next grade, the government said Sunday. (...) Universities will remain closed at least through the end of the holy month of Ramadan in late May, according to SANA."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201111122831/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1665401/middle-east" Syria,SYR,20200506,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200518202732/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no02-6-may-2020 OCHA As of 6 May. “Four laboratories have been established in Damascus, Lattakia and Aleppo; and Idleb with additional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing capacity established in Qamishli.” “Some 2,000 tests have been conducted by the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) in Damascus to date.”" Syria,SYR,20200509,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Border crossings remain impacted as Syria and neighboring countries continue implementation of precautionary measures. Most land borders into Syria remain closed, with some limited exemptions (from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon) for commercial and relief shipments, and movement of humanitarian and international organization personnel. International and domestic commercial passenger flights remain suspended however some other flights continue, including flights from various locations (including Armenia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt to date, with another flight scheduled from Russia in the coming week) to repatriate Syrian nationals who had been unable to return to Syria due to COVID-19 precautionary."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200603063127/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update%20No.9_9May2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,""" Essential government services have also reopened, including civil affairs, passports and traffic. Restaurants, cafes and all non-essential shops remain partially closed. Food and essential commodity shops, pharmacies and private clinics remain open. Mosques have reopened for Friday prayers (although group prayers remain restricted), while churches were allowed to resume activities under strict health protocols."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200609213153/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/final_covid-19_update_no._4.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200526,C5: Close public transport,0,,"In GoS-controlled areas, the daily curfew and the travel ban between and within governorates were lifted from 26 May (...) Public and private transportation services have also resumed."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201013163547/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update%20No%2011_30May2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200526,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Syria announced on Monday it will lift a night-time curfew, starting Tuesday (May 26) evening, and will allow movement between governorates, state television said. The government (...) left the door open to the possibility of re-imposing a total curfew, depending on developments with the virus."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201112122136if_/https://br.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-syria-curfew/syria-lifts-night-time-curfew-from-tuesday-allows-movement-between-governorates-idUSKBN2311ZS" Syria,SYR,20200526,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Beginning today, the government will lift an overnight curfew and allow movement between its provinces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200527094103/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/syria-coronavirus-curfew-uptick-cases-damascus-idlib.html ""Restrictions remain in place at most other crossing points inside Syria. Abu Zendin, Um Jloud and Awn Dadat in Aleppo remain closed, as do Akeirshi and Abu Assi crossing points in Ar-Raqqa. Ghazawiyet Afrin and Al-Taiha in Aleppo are reported open for commercial traffic; the latter is also reported to be currently open for university students to move into GoS areas, in addition to some medical cases (...)"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201110223052/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update%20No%2011_30May2020_FINAL.pdf " Syria,SYR,20200530,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Social gatherings and events remain cancelled. Note: There is no indication of the number of people allowed which is why the code has not changed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201013163547/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update%20No%2011_30May2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""In GoS-controlled areas, the daily curfew and the travel ban between and within governorates were lifted from 26 May. Markets are now allowed to open from 8am to 7pm, provide precautionary COVID-19 measures are adopted. Restaurants, gyms, swimming pools, theatres, cafes and public parks, however, remain closed."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200717234035/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/final_covid-19_update_no._5.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200709,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools remain closed country-wide according to UNESCO data http://archive.fo/dAMwX" Syria,SYR,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""""The Government of Syria (GoS) continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May (...) Markets, restaurants, cafes, gyms, parks, theaters, cinemas and most leisure facilities are now open, so long as precautionary COVID-19 measures are adopted."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729095233/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2014_10July2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200710,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates were found." Syria,SYR,20200710,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""The Government of Syria (GoS) continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May. (...) Public and private transportation services have also resumed"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729095233/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2014_10July2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200710,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Restrictions remain in place at most other crossing points inside Syria. Abu Zendin, Um Jloud and Awn Dadat in Aleppo remain closed, as does Akeirshi in Ar-Raqqa. Abu Assi in Ar-Raqqa is reported open for students crossing to sit national exams. Ghazawiyet Afrin and Al-Taiha in Aleppo are reported open for commercial traffic; the latter is also reported open for students. Bab Al Hawa in Idleb is partially open with restrictions. Deir Ballut in Aleppo is open."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729095233/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2014_10July2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200720,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""The Government of Syria (GoS) continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May (...) On 20 July, the MoH announced that halls utilized for events including weddings and condolence gatherings would be closed, unless open-air, in which case a 40 per cent capacity must be adhered to. Most recently on 22 July, the Ministry of Endowments announced the suspension of Eid Al-Adha prayers in Damascus and Rural Damascus governorates and all religious teaching seminars. However, Friday prayers and mass prayers with preventive measures are allowed to continue."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201015045653/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2015_24July2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200728,C1: School closing,3,1,"UNESCO education response map shows schools are still closed. http://archive.vn/p0K5y For the next coder: on August 1st the Education Ministry announced that it will begin carrying out remedial lessons to compensate for educational losses for Category B basic education students from August 11th to the 31st. The Ministry instructed its directorates in all provinces to open the schools designated for the basic education for Category B students from Saturday till Thursday each weak in order to make up for educational losses through remedial lessons. http://archive.vn/WOeL8" Syria,SYR,20200731,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Since March, the Syrian Health Ministry has reported a total of 738 COVID-19 cases in the country. This year, people are advised against visiting each other over the pandemic while the soaring prices and tough economic situation discourage them from big meals. The Syrian televisions also broadcast programs about raising awareness of COVID-19 instead of interesting plays during this Eid al-Adha holiday. ""Personal responsibility and awareness is the essence of the protection against COVID-19,"" reads one of the slogans repeatedly aired by the Syrian national TV."" Source: https://archive.vn/mnIYF" Syria,SYR,20200731,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Since March, the Syrian Health Ministry has reported a total of 738 COVID-19 cases in the country. This year, people are advised against visiting each other over the pandemic while the soaring prices and tough economic situation discourage them from big meals. The Syrian televisions also broadcast programs about raising awareness of COVID-19 instead of interesting plays during this Eid al-Adha holiday. ""Personal responsibility and awareness is the essence of the protection against COVID-19,"" reads one of the slogans repeatedly aired by the Syrian national TV."" Source: https://archive.vn/mnIYF" Syria,SYR,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Damascus, SANA-The Ministry of Endowments announced the suspension of Friday and mass prayers at the mosques of Damascus and its countryside for fifteen days, as of Monday, August 3rd. http://archive.vn/sP03h" Syria,SYR,20200803,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No restrictions/recommendations for staying at home were found, after the end of the celebrations of Eid-al-Adha. " Syria,SYR,20200811,C1: School closing,2,1,"The Education Ministry instructed its directorates in all provinces to open the schools designated for the basic education for Category B students from Saturday till Thursday each weak from August 11th to the 31st in order to make up for educational losses through remedial lessons. The students covered by this plan will attend the remedial classes at the nearest school to their homes with a B curriculum , with no more than 20 students in each classroom, all of whom will undergo temperature scans along with teachers and staff, noting that teachers and staff must be under 55 years of age and free of chronic diseases. http://archive.vn/WOeL8 " Syria,SYR,20200813,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Border crossings remain impacted as Syria and neighboring countries continue implementation of precautionary measures. Most land borders into Syria remain closed, with some limited exemptions (from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon) including commercial and relief shipments, and movement of humanitarian and international organization personnel. However, on 13 August, Jordanian authorities announced the closure of the Jaber border crossing point for one week effective immediately in an effort to curtail imported cases from Syria following a recent increase. International commercial passenger flights remain suspended however domestic commercial cargo and passenger flights are ongoing."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201110215401/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2016_16Aug2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200817,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Travelers are allowed to/from Lebanon. Those coming from Lebanon should present test results confirming that they are free of coronavirus and that the test must be taken less than 96 hours before the time of arrival from an accredited Lebanese lab."" Restrictions for those coming/going to other countries remain in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911014220/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200817-syria-issues-new-travel-regulations-during-covid-19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201110215401/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2016_16Aug2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new policy found." Syria,SYR,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new policy found." Syria,SYR,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new policy found." Syria,SYR,20200821,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Health Ministry has set the four–digit number 9195 for booking an appointment for a Coronavirus PCR test for people intending to travel at the dedicated centers in Damascus. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829191438/http://sana.sy/en/?p=200040 " Syria,SYR,20200821,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"According to the Mask4all dataset, there is no law or recommendation on mask covering in Syria. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829182843/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ " Syria,SYR,20200830,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy changes or updates found" Syria,SYR,20200830,E1: Income support,0,,"No recent policy changes found" Syria,SYR,20200830,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No recent policy changes found" Syria,SYR,20200830,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"There is no evidence that the ""For Syria stay at home"" campaign is still ongoing and no campaign seems to have been announced recently. Since the curfew and movement restrictions have ended it is likely the campaign has ended. The website, which shows the distribution of registered Coronavirus cases in Syria, is still active. Sources: https://archive.vn/Met25 https://archive.vn/9jv5Y" Syria,SYR,20200830,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy information found on this indicator" Syria,SYR,20200831,C1: School closing,3,1,"End of remedial lessons. " Syria,SYR,20200831,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Restrictions remain in place at most other crossing points inside Syria. Abu Zendin, Um Jloud and Awn Dadat in Aleppo remain closed, as does Akeirshi and Abu Assi in Ar-Raqqa (except for students sitting national exams). Al-Taiha in Aleppo is reported open for commercial traffic. Ghazawiyet Afrin and Deir Ballut in Aleppo are reportedly open for commercial, military, and humanitarian cargo movement but closed to civilian crossings. On 20 July, Bab Al Hawa in Idleb partially reopened for humanitarian workers and emergency medical cases to cross to Turkey."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903050119/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2017_1Sept2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of 10 September, education facilities remain close according to media coverage. Despite families and doctors warning against a surge in COVID cases, Syria’s school and universities are scheduled to re-open in the coming weeks. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911013645/https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2020/09/life-must-go-on-syrias-universities-and-schools-prepare-to-reopen/" Syria,SYR,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""The GoS continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May, albeit with some ongoing changes, including recent ad-hoc suspension of prayers in some locations, and closures of wedding halls. (...) Markets, restaurants, cafes, gyms, parks, theaters, cinemas and most leisure facilities remain open, with mandated precautionary measures"" Note: Since not all leisure facilities are open I have kept the same code. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903050119/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2017_1Sept2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200901,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""The GoS continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May, albeit with some ongoing changes, including recent ad-hoc suspension of prayers in some locations, and closures of wedding halls."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903050119/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2017_1Sept2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"""The GoS continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May, albeit with some ongoing changes, including recent ad-hoc suspension of prayers in some locations, and closures of wedding halls."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903050119/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2017_1Sept2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20200913,C1: School closing,2,0,"""More than 3 million Syrian students started school in government-held areas Sunday, marking the first school day amid strict measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, state media reported. Among the precautionary measures taken by the Ministry of Education were the sanitizing of all classrooms, walls, floors, stairs and bathrooms of schools, state news agency SANA said. Students’ temperatures will be checked as well."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200924120319/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/syrias-schools-open-amid-anti-coronavirus-measures-72982448 ""The GoS continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May, albeit with some ongoing changes, including recent ad-hoc suspension of (...) some schools/classrooms where students or teachers had confirmed to have contracted COVID-19."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201111123618/https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/2038347/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian+Update_No+19_29Sept2020_FINAL.pdf " Syria,SYR,20200913,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""More than 3 million Syrian students started school in government-held areas Sunday, marking the first school day amid strict measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, state media reported. (…) Minister of Education, Darem Tabbah, said school directors have been tasked with educating students on how to fight the spread of the coronavirus."" https://archive.vn/ZbC3o" Syria,SYR,20201001,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Syria has reopened Damascus International Airport for commercial flights after six months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, saying it had imposed strict health measures. (...) Mansour noted that Aleppo, Lattakia and Qamishli airports will resume their operations after evaluating the procedures taken at Damascus airport to guarantee precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201110220350/https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2020/10/02/635494/Syria-reopens-Damascus-international-airport-after-months-of-closure-over-COVID-19" Syria,SYR,20201003,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""The GoS continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May, albeit with some ongoing changes. (...) Public places, including markets, restaurants, cafes, gyms, parks, theaters, cinemas and most leisure facilities remain open, with mandated precautionary measures. Mosques and churches are open, with physical distancing requirements."" (Note: This indicator was coded as 2G because not all leisure facilities remain open) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007145248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/finala_covid_response_update_no._11_.pdf" Syria,SYR,20201003,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""The GoS continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May, albeit with some ongoing changes (...) Recently, ad-hoc suspension of prayers in some locations has been reported, as well as closures of wedding halls and some schools/classrooms where students or teachers were confirmed to have contracted COVID-19."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007145248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/finala_covid_response_update_no._11_.pdf" Syria,SYR,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Local authorities have lifted the ban on mass gatherings, however, ""ad-hoc suspension of prayers in some locations well as closures of wedding halls(...)"" has been reported recently. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007145248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/finala_covid_response_update_no._11_.pdf" Syria,SYR,20201003,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Public and private transportation services have resumed (...)"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007145248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/finala_covid_response_update_no._11_.pdf" Syria,SYR,20201003,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""The GoS continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May, albeit with some ongoing changes. The daily curfew remains lifted (...)"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007145248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/finala_covid_response_update_no._11_.pdf" Syria,SYR,20201004,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions remain in place at most other crossing points inside Syria. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007145248/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/finala_covid_response_update_no._11_.pdf" Syria,SYR,20201008,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy can be found online. " Syria,SYR,20201008,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No additional information was found." Syria,SYR,20201008,H2: Testing policy,1,,"There seems to be no policy in place. I am coding it as one as only the rich can afford it and therefore become eligible to get tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022141419/https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2020/10/5/covid-19-syria-hospital" Syria,SYR,20201008,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Key challenges in relation to COVID-19 risk mitigation and response capacity include the total lack of screening procedures at the entrance to some camps, poor adherence to lockdown/preventative measures, underreporting of symptoms (especially when mild) among the camp population, low contact tracing capacity, the lack of dedicated quarantine capacity in camps, as well as limited readiness of isolation areas in all camps (gaps including partitions for suspect cases, medical waste disposal capacity i.e. incinerator, laundry area and WASH infrastructure), with many people refusing to relocate to the isolation area. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142159/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-10-23-september-2020" Syria,SYR,20201008,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Health Workers Lack Protection in Pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022142435/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/09/02/syria-health-workers-lack-protection-pandemic" Syria,SYR,20201013,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Despite the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, far fewer cases and deaths have been reported there than in neighbouring countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that limited testing capacity has hidden the scale of the crisis. ""A lot of cases are still going unreported, and the actual number of Covid-19 cases is much higher,"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201110194603/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-54522725" Syria,SYR,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,""" Most land borders into Syria remain closed, with some limited exemptions (from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon) including commercial and relief shipments, and movement of humanitarian and international organization personnel. International commercial passenger flights resumed at Damascus International Airport from 1 October. Tartous and Lattakia ports remain operational, with precautionary measures. From 16 August, the GoS has implemented new requirements for individuals arriving from official border crossing points with Lebanon, including presentation of a negative PCR certificate obtained within the past 96 hours at accredited laboratories."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201108205948/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2020_29Oct2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20201020,E1: Income support,0,,"""Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad moved on Wednesday to exempt more low-wage earners from income tax, his office said (...) The legislative decree, the first such amendment in years, widens the tranche of low-income workers exempt from tax to cover those earning 50,000 Syrian pounds ($40) or less per month, up from 15,000 Syrian pounds. It also amends other tax tranches to “reduce the tax burden on those with limited income,” the presidency said. In a separate decision, the presidency also said Assad was giving a one-time grant of 50,000 Syrian pounds to all employees in state institutions including in the army. Retired public workers would get 40,000 pounds."" Source: https://archive.vn/AJrsm#selection-413.0-413.216" Syria,SYR,20201029,C1: School closing,2,0,"""Also of note, since schools have reopened, at the time of writing the MoH had reported 303 confirmed COVID-19 cases among school children and teachers/school personnel. Of these, three had sadly died, including one teacher, one school cleaner, and one student. These cases also highlight the challenges of preventing transmission in schools, particularly given the overall country context of overcrowded classrooms, insufficient qualified teaching personnel, and poor/damaged infrastructure. Both WHO and UNICEF, along with Health and Education sector partners, continue to support schools in COVID-19 preventive actions, including through teacher and school health worker trainings, PPE distributions, and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures including increased water trucking and soap distributions. (...) The GoS continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May, albeit with some ongoing, ad-hoc changes, including recent suspension of some schools/classrooms where students or teachers had been confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. (...) Direct awareness raising at distributions and door-todoor continues, as does engagement at universities, schools, of religious leaders in mosques, and with church networks."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No restrictions/ban on private gatherings have been found. Source: Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"""In particular, it is likely significant numbers of asymptomatic and mild cases are going undetected. Contact tracing is also a particular challenge, including in more remote governorates and camps."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No updates could be found: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""The GoS continues to maintain a widespread easing of preventive measures introduced throughout May (...) markets, restaurants, cafes, gyms, parks, theaters, cinemas and most leisure facilities remain open, with mandated precautionary measures. Mosques and churches are open, with physical distancing requirements."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201108205948if_/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Syria_COVID-19_Humanitarian%20Update_No%2020_29Oct2020_FINAL.pdf" Syria,SYR,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No updates could be found: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No updates could be found: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201030,E1: Income support,0,,"No updates could be found: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No updates could be found: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No updates could be found: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201030,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No updates could be found: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No updates could be found: https://web.archive.org/web/20201109011422/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-20-29-october-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,C1: School closing,2,0,"No change in details: the prevention of transmission in schools continues to prove a challenge as a result of overcrowded classrooms, insufficient qualified teaching personnel, and poor/damaged infrastructure. At the time of writing, 303 confirmed COVID-19 cases among school children and teachers and school personnel were reported by the Ministry of Education (MoE) including three deaths. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Unable to find any other information except this, posted on Nov 12th: On 30 October, a 10-day partial curfew came into effect across NES lasting until 8 November. All major markets/public facilities have been ordered closed for the duration of the ban, excluding shops selling food and restaurants (for takeaway orders only provided they close by 3pm in the afternoon); places of worship must close except for Friday prayers and Sunday mass and; mass gatherings (wedding halls, condolence tents and conference meetings all specifically mentioned) are prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Unable to find any information: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Lockdown occurred 6 November to last until 19 November. no further notations if it continued past 19 Nov. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020 Under this lockdown, schools (excluding shops selling food between 6 am and 1 pm), places of worship, shops, restaurants, playgrounds and private clinics will be closed, while movements in and out of Derik city will be prohibited (excluding emergency cases and food shipments). Humanitarian actors are exempted from these restrictionsOn 3 November, following a recent surge in cases in Malakiyeh (Derik), the Executive Council of Jazeera Canton announced a full 14-day lockdown in ‘Derik city and its countryside’ (understood as the whole of Malakiyeh District) which will come into effect on 6 November and last until 19 November. Under this lockdown, schools (excluding shops selling food between 6 am and 1 pm), places of worship, shops, restaurants, playgrounds and private clinics will be closed, while movements in and out of Derik city will be prohibited (excluding emergency cases and food shipments). Humanitarian actors are exempted from these restrictions." Syria,SYR,20201110,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Unable to find any information: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Unable to find any information: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,E1: Income support,0,,"Unable to find any information: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Unable to find any information: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"A directive requires the population to wear masks, no enforcement mechanism has been put in place to promote compliance. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,H2: Testing policy,1,,"While there has been an increase in testing, under-testing due to limited testing capacity and low detection/surveillance capacity remains a challenge. Low levels of cases are linked to under-reporting due to social stigma, misapplication of the case definition/clinical screening protocols, as well as challenges in activating rapid response teams (RRTs). https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"no updates noted: https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201110,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"A directive requires the population to wear masks, no enforcement mechanism has been put in place to promote compliance. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124000615/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-response-update-no-12-9-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,C1: School closing,2,0,"No noted changes: Reported cases in schools have also sharply increased in recent weeks, with 828 cases reported to date, more than double than as of 1 November (399 cases). Of these, 420 were reported to be teachers and other staff, with the highest cases in Rural Damascus, Aleppo and Homs. These cases also highlight the challenges of preventing transmission in schools, particularly given the overall country context of overcrowded classrooms, insufficient qualified teaching personnel, and poor/damaged infrastructure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No noted changes: https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,E1: Income support,0,,"unable to find any information https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"unable to find any information https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"unable to find any information - Even while the current official numbers remain relatively low, it is clear in past months the epidemiological situation in Syria rapidly evolved and all factors – including that the vast majority of announced cases have not been linked to exposure/contact with a known case – point to widespread community transmission. This month of November represents the peak of official numbers reported in a single month (2,069; followed by 2,008 cases reported in August). https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,H2: Testing policy,1,,"unable to find any information https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"unable to find any information https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201125,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"unable to find any information https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,C1: School closing,2,0,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,E1: Income support,,,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Syria,SYR,20201202,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Unable to find any updates since last week - https://web.archive.org/web/20201201022737/https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/syrian-arab-republic-covid-19-humanitarian-update-no-21-30-november-2020" Chad,TCD,20200307,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government of Chad first announced that travellers who have been to China, Italy or South Korea will be quarantined for 14 days at a local health facility on 7 March 2020. The Chad Government issued the first Health Alert on 20 March 2020. Thereafter, On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501080941/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200501080113/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/03/20/health-alert-u-s-embassy-ndjamena-chad/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200501071153/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://web.archive.org/web/20200501080336/https://www.iata.org/contentassets/b308ae421f9d4f83bec899ea64a04ffc/chad-ncov-measures.pdf " Chad,TCD,20200308,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Individuals having traveled to China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, and France will be subject to a coronavirus (COVID-19) test upon arrival on Chadian territory. Depending on the test result, travelers will either be subjected to containment or to a 14-day quarantine period. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608212225/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322051/chad-authorities-implement-precautionary-measures-due-to-covid-19-as-of-march-8" Chad,TCD,20200308,H2: Testing policy,0,,"Will Dowling Update: Note, the original inputer marked Chad a ""1"" from March 8 to March 18th on this indicator, but Chad didn't have it's first case until March 19th, so I think it is more appropriate to code as a ""0"" for these dates: https://web.archive.org/web/20200525092808/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-chad/chad-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-government-statement-idUSKBN2162LO" Chad,TCD,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Closure of the Cameroonian border with Chad. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427100127/https://tchadinfos.com/sante/coronavirus-au-tchad-suivez-la-chronologie-des-mesures-prises/" Chad,TCD,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restriction of gatherings of more than 50 people. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427100127/https://tchadinfos.com/sante/coronavirus-au-tchad-suivez-la-chronologie-des-mesures-prises/" Chad,TCD,20200319,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Chad recorded it's first case on March 19 (https://web.archive.org/web/20200525092808/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-chad/chad-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-government-statement-idUSKBN2162LO) ""A lack of coronavirus testing (...) explains the country’s high mortality rate"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511210948/http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200508-chad-begins-coronavirus-lockdown-amid-lack-of-covid-19-testing Ministry of Health is conducting some tests, but in a restrictive way https://web.archive.org/web/20200511211603/https://sante-tchad.org/covid-19-communique-n-21-du-ministere-de-la-sante-publique/" Chad,TCD,20200319,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is evidence that contact tracing has been in place in Chad, albeit in a limited fashion. The first situation report from UNICEF, covering a period from April 1 - April 15th, notes ""As of 13 April 2020, a total of 339 out of 339 (100%) of contacts have been traced and are followed up"" However, the same report also notes the challenges of contact tracing, particularly in smaller communities. Source (not archivable): https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chad%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%201%20-%20for%201-15%20April%202020.pdf " Chad,TCD,20200327,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"On March 27, 2020, BEAC announced a set of monetary easing measures including a decrease of the policy rate by 25 bps to 3.25 percent, a decrease of the Marginal Lending Facility rate by 100 bps to 5 percent, a suspension of absorption operations, an increase of liquidity provision from FCFA 240 to 500 billion, and a widening of the range of private instruments accepted as collateral in monetary operations. The MPC also supported BEAC’s management’s intent to propose to reduce haircuts applicable to private instruments accepted as collateral for refinancing operations, and to postpone by one-year principal repayment of consolidated central bank’s credits to member states, but these possible additional measures are not effective yet. On March 25, 2020, the COBAC informed banks that they can use their capital conservation buffers of 2.5 percent to absorb pandemic-related losses but requested banks to adopt a restrictive policy with regard to dividend distribution. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501114637/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Chad,TCD,20200402,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Government of Chad announced a mandatory curfew in several provinces bordering Cameroon between 7pm and 6am starting April 2 for at least two weeks. The curfew applies to N’Djamena and the regions of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo Kebbi Ouest and Mayo Kebbi Est. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427100651/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20200403,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Extension of the mandatory curfew between 7pm and 6am to the cities of Mandella, Logone-Gana and N'Djamena-Farah. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618143535/https://www.facebook.com/sggtchad/photos/a.1413843668653340/2961219870582371/?type=3&theater=" Chad,TCD,20200413,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501080941/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1 " Chad,TCD,20200413,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501080941/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1 " Chad,TCD,20200413,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501080941/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1 " Chad,TCD,20200413,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501080941/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1 " Chad,TCD,20200413,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501080941/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1" Chad,TCD,20200413,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501080941/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1 " Chad,TCD,20200415,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Extension of the mandatory curfew in some provinces until April 30 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618143753/https://www.facebook.com/sggtchad/photos/a.1413843668653340/2989162057788152/?type=3&theater=" Chad,TCD,20200415,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"President Idris Déby Announces: immediate payment of all death benefits due to deceased civil and military agents, indemnities and ancillary wages owed to retirees, and the payment of medical expenses for civil agents and the defense and security forces for a total amount of 5 billion FCFA; the assumption by the State of all the water consumption billed by the Société Tchadienne des Eaux or the Management Committees to households throughout the territory for six (06) months, from April 1, 2020 , including at public standpipes; the assumption by the State of the electricity bills of the National Electricity Company for the domestic uses of the social bracket for three (03) months, including the subscribers in prepayment; the completion of the establishment of the Youth Entrepreneurship Fund in agreement with the Chadian banks for an amount of 30 billion. The renewal of exemptions from food products and their extension to other products according to the terms to be set by the Government https://www.alwihdainfo.com/Tchad-le-message-du-president-Idriss-Deby-a-la-nation_a85826.html" Chad,TCD,20200423,E1: Income support,0,,"No mention of income support, either direct or indirect (via businesses). https://web.archive.org/web/20200501114637/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Chad,TCD,20200424,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information is mostly disseminated through the Ministry of Health Facebook page (with regular updates on the situation, advice and general information) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511210615/https://www.facebook.com/ministeresantetchad/posts/" Chad,TCD,20200424,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""A lack of coronavirus testing (...) explains the country’s high mortality rate"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511210948/http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200508-chad-begins-coronavirus-lockdown-amid-lack-of-covid-19-testing Ministry of Health is conducting some tests, but in a restrictive way https://web.archive.org/web/20200511211603/https://sante-tchad.org/covid-19-communique-n-21-du-ministere-de-la-sante-publique/" Chad,TCD,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"""closing of schools"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511204620/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad" Chad,TCD,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""Closure of non-essential businesses"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200501080941/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1" Chad,TCD,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511204620/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad" Chad,TCD,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""ban on gatherings of more than 50 people"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511204620/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad" Chad,TCD,20200501,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""ban on the transport of people by bus and minibus"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511204620/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad" Chad,TCD,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""introduction of a curfew in N'Djamena from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511204620/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad" Chad,TCD,20200501,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The Chadian capital will be isolated from the rest of Chad from Friday (08.05.2020) for fifteen days. According to a government decree signed Wednesday, only ""vehicles transporting goods and food"" will be allowed to enter the city"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200511204052/https://www.dw.com/fr/covid-19-au-tchad-les-autorit%C3%A9s-sanitaires-d%C3%A9pass%C3%A9es/a-53354991" Chad,TCD,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""closure of air borders at commercial passes"" (land borders are checked, but not closed) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511204620/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad" Chad,TCD,20200507,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""On Thursday, May 7, Chadian government officials announced additional restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak within the country. Authorities announced that the wearing of face masks in public will be mandatory in Chad and that individuals who do not adhere to the instruction will be fined and could face up to 15-days imprisonment."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200907155206/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340916/chad-authorities-announce-nationwide-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-7-update-9" Chad,TCD,20200512,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools are closed https://web.archive.org/save/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Chad,TCD,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Non-essential businesses are closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519205436/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chad%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%201%20-%20for%201-15%20April%202020.pdf" Chad,TCD,20200512,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519205436/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chad%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%201%20-%20for%201-15%20April%202020.pdf" Chad,TCD,20200512,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"There is a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511204620/https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad" Chad,TCD,20200512,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"There is a ban on public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519205436/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chad%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%201%20-%20for%201-15%20April%202020.pdf" Chad,TCD,20200512,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There are restrictions on travel in and out to certain districts https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340916/chad-authorities-announce-nationwide-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-7-update-9" Chad,TCD,20200512,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200519211822/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340916/chad-authorities-announce-nationwide-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-7-update-9 https://web.archive.org/web/20200519205436/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chad%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%201%20-%20for%201-15%20April%202020.pdf" Chad,TCD,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On May 18, the health crisis management committee decided to relax some of the measures that had been taken to prevent the spread of the virus: (i) restaurants and grills would reopen for carry out; (ii) stores, shops and markets would reopen; (iii) urban public transportation would resume subject to a maximum number of passengers (4 for taxis and 10 for minibuses) Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20200611195100/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Chad,TCD,20200518,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On May 18, the health crisis management committee decided to relax some of the measures that had been taken to prevent the spread of the virus: (i) restaurants and grills would reopen for carry out; (ii) stores, shops and markets would reopen; (iii) urban public transportation would resume subject to a maximum number of passengers (4 for taxis and 10 for minibuses) Link - http://web.archive.org/web/20200611195100/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Chad,TCD,20200528,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions on public gatherings remain in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604025035/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347451/chad-authorities-extend-international-flight-suspension-through-june-15-update-10" Chad,TCD,20200528,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Restrictions on movement remain in place. Quarantine measures that prohibit entry and exit into N'Djamena and other regional capitals are active through Friday, June 5. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604025035/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347451/chad-authorities-extend-international-flight-suspension-through-june-15-update-10" Chad,TCD,20200528,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Chadian government announced the extension of the suspension of international flights until June 15. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604025035/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347451/chad-authorities-extend-international-flight-suspension-through-june-15-update-10" Chad,TCD,20200604,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Health Crisis Management Committee met on Wednesday 03 June 2020 under the chairmanship of the Head of State and declared that the courses(schools) will resume for the exam classes on June 25, 2020 and will end on July 31. Link (page in French) - http://web.archive.org/web/20200611191451/https://www.presidence.td/fr-news-4245-Covid19_Reunion_du_Comite_de_Gestion_de_la_Crise_Sanitaire.html" Chad,TCD,20200618,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Authorities in Chad have extended the existing nightly 2000-0500 curfew in certain regions through at least June 23 as part of government efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Authorities have expanded the curfew to include the provinces of Guera and Kanem in addition to provinces under existing curfew restrictions since May, including N’Djamena, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est regions; Mandelia and Lougoun sub-prefectures in Chari-Baguirmi Region; and N’Djamena Fara sub-prefecture in Hadjer-Lamis Region.Other restrictions and measures remain in place nationwide, including a ban on travel into and out of the capital, N’Djamena, as well as all provincial capitals until at least June 22. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200621103937/https://www.universalweather.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-business-aviation-in-the-middle-east-and-africa/" Chad,TCD,20200618,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Authorities in Chad have extended the existing nightly 2000-0500 curfew in certain regions through at least June 23 as part of government efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Authorities have expanded the curfew to include the provinces of Guera and Kanem in addition to provinces under existing curfew restrictions since May, including N’Djamena, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est regions; Mandelia and Lougoun sub-prefectures in Chari-Baguirmi Region; and N’Djamena Fara sub-prefecture in Hadjer-Lamis Region.Other restrictions and measures remain in place nationwide, including a ban on travel into and out of the capital, N’Djamena, as well as all provincial capitals until at least June 22. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200621103937/https://www.universalweather.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-business-aviation-in-the-middle-east-and-africa/" Chad,TCD,20200618,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Authorities in Chad have extended the existing nightly 2000-0500 curfew in certain regions through at least June 23 as part of government efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Authorities have expanded the curfew to include the provinces of Guera and Kanem in addition to provinces under existing curfew restrictions since May, including N’Djamena, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est regions; Mandelia and Lougoun sub-prefectures in Chari-Baguirmi Region; and N’Djamena Fara sub-prefecture in Hadjer-Lamis Region.Other restrictions and measures remain in place nationwide, including a ban on travel into and out of the capital, N’Djamena, as well as all provincial capitals until at least June 22. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200621103937/https://www.universalweather.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-business-aviation-in-the-middle-east-and-africa/" Chad,TCD,20200618,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Authorities in Chad have extended the existing nightly 2000-0500 curfew in certain regions through at least June 23 as part of government efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Authorities have expanded the curfew to include the provinces of Guera and Kanem in addition to provinces under existing curfew restrictions since May, including N’Djamena, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est regions; Mandelia and Lougoun sub-prefectures in Chari-Baguirmi Region; and N’Djamena Fara sub-prefecture in Hadjer-Lamis Region.Other restrictions and measures remain in place nationwide, including a ban on travel into and out of the capital, N’Djamena, as well as all provincial capitals until at least June 22. Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200621103937/https://www.universalweather.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-business-aviation-in-the-middle-east-and-africa/" Chad,TCD,20200622,C1: School closing,3,1,"No new policy identified." Chad,TCD,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new policy identified" Chad,TCD,20200622,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new policy identified" Chad,TCD,20200622,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new policy identified." Chad,TCD,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No new policy identified." Chad,TCD,20200622,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No new policy identified." Chad,TCD,20200625,C1: School closing,2,1," According to IMF ,""On June 25, classes will resume for graduating classes in the elementary, middle and high schools, as well as universities in Chad. Link https://web.archive.org/web/20200701100035/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Chad,TCD,20200625,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," According to IMF ,""Worship places will also reopen on June 25 only "". Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200701100035/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Chad,TCD,20200625,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1," According to IMF ,""Worship places will also reopen on June 25 only "". Linkhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200701100035/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Chad,TCD,20200625,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The meeting ended with the decision to lift the ban on intercity bus travel for one month, starting on June 25, under strict respect for social distancing and the mandatory wearing of masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200714034417/https://www.presidence.td/fr-news-4252.html" Chad,TCD,20200625,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""The meeting ended with the decision to lift the ban on intercity bus travel for one month, starting on June 25, under strict respect for social distancing and the mandatory wearing of masks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200714034417/https://www.presidence.td/fr-news-4252.html However, entry and exit into N'Djamena and provincial capitals remains prohibited amid ongoing quarantine measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810171329/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365446/chad-international-flights-to-resume-august-1-update-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20200810171432/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad" Chad,TCD,20200702,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Government of Chad announced that the N’Djamena airport will reopen effective August 1, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200527204217/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20200722,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""As of 22 July 2020, a total of 318 out of 320 (99.4 per cent) contacts have been traced and are followed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200810172811/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/unicef-chad-covid-19-situation-report-no-4-11-june-22-july-2020" Chad,TCD,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change found. ""Certain activities and businesses in Chad, including nonessential shops, markets, and restaurants with takeaway services, have been allowed to resume operations since the end of May. Social distancing and hygiene measures must be adhered to in these establishments."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200810170532/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365891/chad-authorities-extend-modified-nightly-curfew-in-ndjamena-and-other-regions-through-august-17-update-14 " Chad,TCD,20200728,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change found." Chad,TCD,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change found." Chad,TCD,20200728,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change found. ""Public transport services have resumed with limited passenger capacity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200810170532/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365891/chad-authorities-extend-modified-nightly-curfew-in-ndjamena-and-other-regions-through-august-17-update-14" Chad,TCD,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Entry and exit into N'Djamena and provincial capitals still remains prohibited amid ongoing quarantine measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810171329/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365446/chad-international-flights-to-resume-august-1-update-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20200810171432/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad" Chad,TCD,20200801,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Commercial flights resume in Chad from Saturday, August 1. ""All international travellers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test certificate dated no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Chad. If you enter Chad, you’ll need to surrender your passport, quarantine at home for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test on the 7th day. Passports will be returned upon presentation of the COVID-19 test receipt."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200810171432/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad https://web.archive.org/web/20200810171329/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365446/chad-international-flights-to-resume-august-1-update-13" Chad,TCD,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Chadian authorities have extended a nightly curfew in effect for the capital N'Djamena and other regions through August 17 to curb the further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The curfew has however been shortened by an hour and will now be in effect between 23:00 and 05:00 (local time). The nightly curfew applies in N'Djamena, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Guera, Kanem, and Mayo-Kebbi Est regions; Mandelia and Lougoun sub-prefectures in Chari Baguirmi region; and N'Djamena Fara sub-prefecture in Hadjer-Lamis region. Individuals are only permitted to leave their homes for essential services during the curfew hours."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200810171927/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365891/chad-authorities-extend-modified-nightly-curfew-in-ndjamena-and-other-regions-through-august-17-update-14" Chad,TCD,20200811,C1: School closing,2,1,"No change found. " Chad,TCD,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change found. " Chad,TCD,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change found. " Chad,TCD,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"'The Government has introduced a curfew from 11pm to 5am in 6 provinces (Guera, Kanem, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, May-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est) and the capital N’Djamena, and declared a health emergency restricting movement and public gatherings throughout the country.' (page updated 17/08, marked still current 24/08) http://archive.fo/v6YZo" Chad,TCD,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"'There are quarantine measures in the capital N’Djamena and provincial capitals, banning entry and exit.'http://archive.fo/v6YZo" Chad,TCD,20200825,C1: School closing,2,1,"Closed due to covid https://web.archive.org/web/20200907173400/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Chad,TCD,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change found" Chad,TCD,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change found" Chad,TCD,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change found" Chad,TCD,20200825,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200907172336/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The Government has introduced a curfew from 11pm to 5am in 6 provinces (Guera, Kanem, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, May-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est) and the capital N’Djamena, and declared a health emergency restricting movement and public gatherings throughout the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907174100/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200907172336/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," There are restrictions on interstate and intercity travel https://web.archive.org/web/20200907172336/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20200825,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Arriving travelers must stay at home or in a hotel, respecting prevention measures such as social distancing, wearing a mask, and frequent handwashing for 7 days. Travelers who will stay less than 7 days in Chad are not required to quarantine but must respect prevention measures such as social distancing, wearing a mask, and frequent handwashing for 7 days and be prepared to declare the contacts they make during their visit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907172336/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20200825,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Chad,TCD,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200907152754/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Chad,TCD,20200825,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Chad,TCD,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""As of 22 July 2020, a total of 318 out of 320 (99.4 per cent) contacts have been traced and are followed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200810172811/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/unicef-chad-covid-19-situation-report-no-4-11-june-22-july-2020" Chad,TCD,20200908,C1: School closing,2,1,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917161243/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Chad,TCD,20200908,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new update found" Chad,TCD,20200908,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No recent update." Chad,TCD,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No new update found" Chad,TCD,20200908,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917164206/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No recent update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917163245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus" Chad,TCD,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917163245/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus" Chad,TCD,20200908,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No recent update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200917162342/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/entry-requirements" Chad,TCD,20200908,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update. Source: " Chad,TCD,20200908,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update" Chad,TCD,20200908,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new policy found" Chad,TCD,20200908,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new policy found" Chad,TCD,20200908,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Wearing of face masks when outdoors is compulsory throughout the country with penalties, including potential imprisonment, for non-compliance. Source: " Chad,TCD,20200915,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to UNESCO, schools are closed due to COVID 19. This is indicated when hovering over the map and selecting Chad. The site offers also a data download as a csv file. In that file, status is indicated as closed due to COVID-19 from (including) 15th Sep until (including) 30th Sep. Then partially open from 1st Oct until 30th Oct (thus, change to 2G afterwards). https://archive.vn/cVHwH" Chad,TCD,20200918,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the US embassy website, churches, mosques, markets, and restaurants (for take-out orders) are open with prevention measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928020501/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Chad,TCD,20200918,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The curfew (11PM-05AM) was extended for an additional two weeks starting from September 14. Additionally, the state of medical emergency was extended for three months starting from July 17, giving more execution power to anti COVID-19 measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 The government has introduced new measures limiting attendance at funerals to 2 or 3 close family members and restricting access to mortuaries. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928015636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus Under these circumstances, it’s reasonable " Chad,TCD,20200918,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to the UK embassy website, the government has introduced new measures limiting attendance at funerals to 2 or 3 close family members and restricting access to mortuaries. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928015636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus " Chad,TCD,20200918,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Masks are required and a limited number of passengers is allowed for public transportation http://web.archive.org/web/20200928020501/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Chad,TCD,20200918,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"According to the UK embassy website, the Government has introduced a curfew from 11pm to 5am in 6 provinces (Guera, Kanem, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, May-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est) and the capital N’Djamena, and declared a health emergency restricting movement and public gatherings throughout the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928015636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus " Chad,TCD,20200918,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"According to the UK embassy website, there are quarantine measures in the capital N’Djamena and provincial capitals, banning entry and exit. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928015636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus " Chad,TCD,20200918,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travel flights resumed on August 1st at N’Djamena airport, with four carriers (Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir). http://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 According to the US embassy website, a negative PCR COVID-19 test result taken within 7 days of arrival is required for all arriving travelers 11 years and older. Arriving travelers must stay at home or in a hotel, respecting prevention measures such as social distancing, wearing a mask, and frequent handwashing for 7 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928020501/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Chad,TCD,20200918,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to the UK embassy website, wearing of face masks when outdoors is compulsory throughout the country with penalties, including potential imprisonment, for non-compliance. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928015636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus According to the Masks4all website, masks are required everywhere in public in entire country starting from May 7th, 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928014357/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ " Chad,TCD,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to US embassy website, Schools, universities, churches, mosques, and markets are open. Restaurants are officially open for take-out orders (implying partial closure for this sector), but many also offer on-site dining (implying against government policy). https://web.archive.org/web/20201014113727/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Chad,TCD,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to gov.uk travel advice, attendance at funerals continues to be limited to 2 or 3 close family members. The German embassy for Chad states that places of worship are open since June, and that sports activities are allowed, although without audience. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928015636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201014115938/https://ndjamena.diplo.de/td-de/laenderinfos/reise-sicherheit " Chad,TCD,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"According to gov.uk travel advice, attendance at funerals continues to be limited to 2 or 3 close family members. The German embassy for Chad states that places of worship are open since June, and that sports activities are allowed, although without audience. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928015636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201014115938/https://ndjamena.diplo.de/td-de/laenderinfos/reise-sicherheit " Chad,TCD,20200929,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Continues to be the advice on US embassy website: Masks are required and a limited number of passengers is allowed for public transportation http://web.archive.org/web/20200928020501/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The German embassy in Chad lists regions which have a curfew from 11pm to 5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014115938/https://ndjamena.diplo.de/td-de/laenderinfos/reise-sicherheit According to US embassy in Chad website, the curfew is general. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014113727/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ According to reliefweb, the measures are in place in 4 regions (with Chad having 23 regions) and the capital. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014120908/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/dtm-tchad-restrictions-de-mobilit-li-es-au-covid-19-rapport-2-septembre-2020 According to the UK embassy website, there are 6 provinces and the capital that have this curfew. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928015636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus So it appears to be targeted. " Chad,TCD,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There continue to be quarantine measures in the capital N’Djamena and provincial capitals, banning entry and exit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928015636/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad/coronavirus " Chad,TCD,20200929,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the German embassy, the country’s borders are closed. The only exceptions are for diplomats or those travelling with special permission of the government. For travellers who are staying more than 7 days, there is a requirement to go into domestic quarantine for seven days, and then take another COVID test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014115938/https://ndjamena.diplo.de/td-de/laenderinfos/reise-sicherheit According to the US embassy, US citizens are permitted to enter and require a negative PCR COVID-19 test result taken within last 7 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014113727/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ According to the IMF, Travel flights resumed on August 1st at N’Djamena airport, with four carriers (Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir). https://web.archive.org/web/20201014135702/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C " Chad,TCD,20200929,E1: Income support,0,,"No change to policy https://web.archive.org/web/20201014135702/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C" Chad,TCD,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The authorities have also decided on a package of fiscal measures to help businesses weather the shock: (i) for SMEs, the authorities will, among other things, reduce by 50 percent the business license fees and the presumptive tax for 2020, (ii) tax breaks such as carryforward losses and delays in tax payments will also be examined on a case-by-case basis, (iii) clearance of domestic arears of about CFAF 110 billion owed to suppliers, (iv) a subsidy planned to the agricultural sector (0.3 percent of non-oil GDP), and (v) the simplification of the import process for food and necessity items, including health equipment, and tax exemptions for these items. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014135702/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C " Chad,TCD,20200929,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information continues per previously coded status, for example via the health ministry's Facebook page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015102702if_/https://www.facebook.com/ministeresantetchad/ " Chad,TCD,20200929,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new policy found." Chad,TCD,20200929,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new policy found." Chad,TCD,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to Germany embassy, there is a general requirement to wear masks https://web.archive.org/web/20201014115938/https://ndjamena.diplo.de/td-de/laenderinfos/reise-sicherheit " Chad,TCD,20201001,C1: School closing,2,1,"Based on the UNESCO school opening tracker, Chad remains 'partially opened' throughout October. This changes into fully open, with precautions on November 1. https://archive.vn/cVHwH" Chad,TCD,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Workplaces are open with social measures in place. Schools, universities, churches, mosques, and markets are open. Restaurants are officially open for take-out orders, but many also offer on-site dining. Prevention measures and social distancing must be respected. The Government of Chad has made wearing face coverings com https://web.archive.org/web/20201101153757/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No mention of Masks are required and a limited number of passengers is allowed for public transportation (e.g.: yellow taxi – 4 people including driver). They have also introduced new measures limiting attendance at funerals to 2 or 3 close family members and restricting access to mortuaries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101153757/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There are curfews in several provinces and in the capital N'Djamena. Sports activities have been possible again since mid-July 2020, but without an audience. Places of worship are open, restaurants, shops and hotels are basically back to business. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101161745/https://ndjamena.diplo.de/td-de/laenderinfos/reise-sicherheit " Chad,TCD,20201016,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Per US embassy Chad website ... Is public transportation operating? Yes. o Masks are required and a limited number of passengers is allowed for public transportation (e.g.: yellow taxi – 4 people including driver). https://web.archive.org/web/20201101162030/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Chad,TCD,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Per US Chad Embassy site there is a curfew in place? Yes (currently between 2300 and 0500 hours). https://web.archive.org/web/20201101162030/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201101161745/https://ndjamena.diplo.de/td-de/laenderinfos/reise-sicherheit" Chad,TCD,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Per German embassy site and US embassy site Transit The land borders are closed. Commercial flight operations at N'Djamena Airport resume. Air France, Egypt Air, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines offer flights, but irregularities must be expected. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101162030/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201101161745/https://ndjamena.diplo.de/td-de/laenderinfos/reise-sicherheit" Chad,TCD,20201016,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to US and German Embassy's For stays of seven days or more, the traveler must go into quarantine at home. There he must adhere to the usual hygiene rules (face mask, wash hands and distance rule) and have another test carried out after seven days in one of the authorized facilities in N'Djamena. The cost of 15,000.00 XAF (approx. 22.50 euros) is borne by the traveler. For stays of up to seven days, the traveler must provide his contact details (hotel or apartment, workplace) for a possible epidemiological investigation. When leaving Chad is also a negative one COVID-19-PCR test to be submitted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101162030/https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201101161745/https://ndjamena.diplo.de/td-de/laenderinfos/reise-sicherheit" Chad,TCD,20201016,E1: Income support,0,,"IMF list no income support. " Chad,TCD,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"IMF lists measures to alleviate hardship on households including (i) temporary suspension of payments of electricity and water bills for the lifeline consumption... https://web.archive.org/web/20201101164704/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Chad,TCD,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of public health chad communicates through their website and facebook. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101165302/https://sante-tchad.org/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201101165409/https://www.facebook.com/ministeresantetchad/ " Chad,TCD,20201016,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change limits in testing per UNICEF https://web.archive.org/web/20201101170630/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/unicef-chad-covid-19-situation-report-no-6-27-august-23-september-2020" Chad,TCD,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes /web/20201101170630/https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/unicef-chad-covid-19-situation-report-no-6-27-august-23-september-2020" Chad,TCD,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20201101171444/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" Chad,TCD,20201031,C1: School closing,1,1,"According to UNESCO, schools are opened, but precautions are taken (hence 1G). This is indicated when hovering over the map and selecting Chad. The site offers also a data download as a csv file. In that file, status is indicated as fully open. https://archive.vn/cVHwH" Chad,TCD,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,E1: Income support,0,,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,E1: Income support,0,,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change" Chad,TCD,20201201,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No change" Togo,TGO,20200306,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First case recorded in Togo - hence testing had commenced. Woman was symptomatic and deemed eligible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618225616/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/togo-confirms-1st-coronavirus-case/1757546" Togo,TGO,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"International public events are cancelled. ""Annulation de tous les événements internationaux prévus au Togo pendant trois semaines, à compter de ce jour 16 mars 2020"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Directions about handwashing, social distancing etc on gov website. ""Renforcement de la surveillance et des mesures individuelles et collectives de prévention et de protection: se laver les mains au savon, recourir au gel hydro-alcoolique, ne pas se serrer les mains en se saluant, éviter des accolades et des embrassades, etc"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200319,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Interdiction de tout rassemblement de plus de 100 personnes sur toute l’étendue du territoire nationale, pour un mois, à compter du jeudi 19 mars 2020 à minuit."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"Closure of all schools: ""La fermeture immédiate de tous les établissements scolaires publics, privés et confessionnels, primaires, secondaires et universitaires pour une période de trois (03) semaines."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All nightclubs must close across the country, however other workplaces appear to remain open or just have reduced opening hours. ""La fermeture immédiate des discothèques sur toute l’étendue du territoire national""https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Suspension of cultural and sporting events. ""Les activités culturelles et sportives de masse sont suspendues jusqu’à nouvel ordre."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200320,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Recommendation to limit unnecessary travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""As part of the measures envisaged by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, the following additional measures have been taken: The closure for two weeks, from this Friday March 20, 2020 at midnight of all the land borders of our country to passengers. This measure does not apply to the movement of goods."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200321,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Closure of places of worship for 1 month. ""La fermeture pour un mois, des lieux de culte, des églises et des mosquées, à compter de samedi 21 mars 2020 à 6h"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200321,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Nationwide, citizens asked to 'limit unnecessary travel'. However, the government also announces ""the closure of certain towns, notably Lomé, Tsévié, Kpalimé and Sokodé, from Saturday March 21, 2020 at 6 a.m., with strict controls at the entrances at Tsévié on the national road N ° 1; from the toll of Aného on the national road N ° 2 and of Amoussou-Copé on the national road N ° 5"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200401,E1: Income support,0,,"Plan for cash transfers to the most vulnerable announced for the coming days. ""Lancement dans les prochains jours, d’un programme de transferts monétaires pour les plus vulnérables."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Free water and electricity for 3mths ""Gratuité de l’eau et de l’électricité pour les tranches sociales pour 3 mois"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200402,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""A state of emergency was declared on 2 April for 3 months and there is a curfew from 8 pm to 6am. An anti-pandemic special force has been put in place to police the curfew."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615193937/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/togo/staying-during-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200407,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Ban on motorcycle taxis in one city, however, general public transport (eg busses) do not seem to be altered. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615215828/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Togo/Content/Detail/Report/aca9e24b-63a6-40e7-9331-18654fefd2e3In an effort to slow community transmission of COVID-19, the Government of Togo has announced additional public health measures in SOKODE to curb the spread of the virus. These include a ban on the use of two-wheeled vehicles (motorcyle taxis), the reinforcement of the closure of the city of SOKODE with the closing of the locality of KOUBON and its surrounding environ, and the enforcement of a national curfew from 8 PM to 6 AM""" Togo,TGO,20200408,E1: Income support,1,1,"""Le Gouvernement lance « Novissi », un programme de transferts monétaires pour soutenir les populations les plus affectées par les mesures prises dans le cadre de la riposte nationale contre le coronavirus (COVID-19) au Togo."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/To support eligible Togolese citizens in the informal sector whose daily income has been disrupted by the Coronavirus crisis, the Government of Togo has set up the “NOVISSI” cash transfer scheme. NOVISSI provides monthly financial aid to the most vulnerable individuals and families throughout the duration of the state of health emergency.""https://web.archive.org/save/https://novissi.gouv.tg/en/home-new-en/" Togo,TGO,20200412,E1: Income support,1,1,"""That is why as part of my government’s response to fight Covid-19 in Togo, we are setting up a social safety net scheme called “Novissi”. This means solidarity in local dialect, and is an unconditional cash transfer scheme designed to support all Togolese informal workers whose incomes are disrupted by the Covid-19 response."" - unable to ascertain how much or when / if cash transfers started. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615213834/https://www.ft.com/content/adc604f6-7999-11ea-bd25-7fd923850377" Togo,TGO,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Masks recommended for members of public and mandatory for health workers https://web.archive.org/web/20201012151829/https://www.togofirst.com/en/health/2004-5377-coronavirus-from-now-on-all-health-workers-must-wear-face-masks " Togo,TGO,20200523,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders appear to still be closed to all non-residents as suggested by report of recently specifically organised repatriation flights from Pars and Kuwait. Residents arriving are tested at the airport and then required to complete 14 days of quarantine. ""Le 23 mai 2020, deux vols spéciaux, en provenance de Paris et de Koweit City, ont atterri à l’aéroport international GNASSINGBE EYADEMA, avec à leurs bords des togolais bloqués hors du territoire national, pour raison de fermeture des frontières, dans le cadre de la riposte contre le COVID-19. Il s’agit de 150 togolais, résidents ou en voyage en Europe, Asie… au moment de la survenue de la pandémie. A leur arrivée, les passagers ont été testés à l’aéroport, et conduits à l’hôtel, où ils seront en quarantaine, pour 14 jours, suivant les dispositions prescrites dans le cadre de la lutte contre le Coronavirus. Des dispositions sont en cours, afin de rapatrier d’autres compatriotes bloqués hors des frontières."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200526,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""To contain the spread of the coronavirus, Togolese authorities plan to test more people and actively monitor suspected cases. The information was recently given by the national coordination team for the Covid-19 response. According to the latter, Lomé’s strategy revolves around testing suspects, quarantining and treating them, and finally tracking them. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618222912/https://www.togofirst.com/en/health/2605-5593-test-treat-track-togo-s-strategy-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic" Togo,TGO,20200526,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""To contain the spread of the coronavirus, Togolese authorities plan to test more people and actively monitor suspected cases. The information was recently given by the national coordination team for the Covid-19 response. According to the latter, Lomé’s strategy revolves around testing suspects, quarantining and treating them, and finally tracking them. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618222912/https://www.togofirst.com/en/health/2605-5593-test-treat-track-togo-s-strategy-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic" Togo,TGO,20200527,C8: International travel controls,4,,"There is a plan to open borders to travellers, but at this point they still remain closed. ""La Coordination travaille en ce moment sur un système de gestion des voyageurs à mettre en place à nos frontières, en prévision à l’ouverture de ces dernières. La stratégie sera désormais d’intensifier la communication au niveau communautaire. Un accent sera mis sur la sensibilisation en périphérie."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/ " Togo,TGO,20200606,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"In Togo, authorities lifted the curfew set at the beginning of April 2020 to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. This was announced yesterday, June 6. Subsequently, the lockdown measure imposed on towns has been lifted as well. However, starting today, June 9, 2020, it is compulsory for every citizen to wear face masks (the measure applied only to health agents previously). https://web.archive.org/web/20201012152033/https://www.togofirst.com/en/health/0906-5681-covid-19-togo-lifts-curfew-and-makes-it-compulsory-for-all-to-wear-face-masks" Togo,TGO,20200608,C1: School closing,2,1,"Plan to open for students to sit exams. Le gouvernement togolais a annoncé vendredi que les écoles et les établissements d’enseignement secondaires seront de nouveau ouverts à compter du lundi 08 juin pour accueillir les classes d’examens uniquement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615222428/https://www.aa.com.tr/fr/afrique/togo-r%C3%A9ouverture-des-%C3%A9coles-pour-les-classes-d-examen-%C3%A0-partir-de-lundi/1867519" Togo,TGO,20200609,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Other measures will remain in place; these include: social distancing measures and restrictions on public gatherings."" - no change to stated number https://web.archive.org/web/20200622233601/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200609,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The Government announced on June 8 that the curfew would be completely lifted on June 9, with masks becoming compulsory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716094521/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200609,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Government announces the ""lifting of the closure of the towns initially concerned"", alongside the curfew being lifted. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716094521/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200615,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are government hotlines to answer concerns as well as a ""freephone information number"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195246/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/togo/staying-during-coronavirus Government website with up to date information and health education. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200617,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools are reopen for those in years with exams. A sa prise de parole, le Coordonnateur National a rappelé la décision du Gouvernement de rouvrir les écoles pour les élèves en classes d’examen. Il a tenu à rassurer l’opinion que tout est mis en œuvre, pour contenir la contamination du virus, malgré la reprise des cours. Il a surtout insisté sur le respect des mesures barrières dans les écoles. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200617,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No suggestion of re-starting of public events, churches and places of worship specifically remain closed. ""En ce qui concerne la réouverture des lieux de cultes, le Coordonnateur National a expliqué que les discussions sont toujours en cours, entre le Ministère de l’Administration territoriale, et les diverses organisations religieuses."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615195439/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200618,E1: Income support,1,1,"Novissi program continues. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618221204/https://novissi.gouv.tg/en/home-new-en/" Togo,TGO,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Free water and electricity provision to certain social groups was announced for 3 months starting 1 April. I cannot find any source of that being extended. There is no mention of it in the government's official covid-19 website, or in recent news. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716094521/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20200715,C1: School closing,2,1,"On July 13 the government has authorised the partial reopening of public and private universities starting from July 15, in observance of the existing social distancing rules. The official start of the next academic year is set for 26 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200724101722/https://www.republiquetogolaise.com/formation/1407-4486-les-universites-autorisees-a-rouvrir-partiellement-a-partir-du-15-juillet" Togo,TGO,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The government has authorised the reopening of worship places starting from July 17. https://web.archive.org/web/20200724102048/https://www.republiquetogolaise.com/culture/2007-4500-reouverture-partielle-effective-des-lieux-de-cultes" Togo,TGO,20200802,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools have been reopened for students that are participating in examinations. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive not working)" Togo,TGO,20200802,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Ethiopian Airlines, Air France, Brussels Airlines, and ASKY have resumed most routine flights to and from Lome International Airport as of the week of August 2, 2020. If travellers arrive on an international flight, they are expected to spend one to two days under personal quarantine at a hotel or private residence in Lome. After this period and subject to the result of the test, travellers will be required to quarantine for 14 to 21 days. However, land crossings are still closed. See: https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/ (web archive not working)" Togo,TGO,20200807,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools have opened for students writing examinations. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As the economy is being reopened lockdown restrictions are lifted across the country. The curfew requirements are lifted. https://web.archive.org/save/https://wwhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200817204736/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remainw.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200807,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Public Events and gathering restrictions remain in place despite lifting other lockdown restrictions. Only religious gatherings are allowed to open. However, this does not apply to all religious gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200724102048/https://www.republiquetogolaise.com/culture/2007-4500-reouverture-partielle-effective-des-lieux-de-cultes https://web.archive.org/web/20200817204736/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200807,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restrictions on gatherings will remain the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622233601/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200807,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There was no restriction on public transport https://web.archive.org/web/20200622233601/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Since the curfew was lifted, staying at home is no longer a requirement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622233601/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"All restrictions on internal movement were lifted https://web.archive.org/web/20200622233601/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200807,C8: International travel controls,2,,"As of August 10, all passengers (including U.S. citizens) traveling to Lomé must show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 5 days prior to boarding. On arrival at Lomé Airport/LFW, they will be subject to another mandatory COVID-19 PCR test at the terminal https://web.archive.org/save/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200807,E1: Income support,1,1,"A new mobile cash-transfer program, NOVISSI, aiming to support informal workers was launched in April. Eligible applicants receive a state grant of at least 30 percent of the minimum wage, with payouts from CFAF 10,500 ($18) to CFAF 20,000 ($34). Based on program data, 65 percent of the beneficiaries are women. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817203347/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200807,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No information on debt relief for citizens or small and medium enterprises https://web.archive.org/web/20200817203347/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200807,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign using various mediums https://web.archive.org/web/20200817203347/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200807,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Togo is implementing a test treat track policy which includes systematically testing chief districts that have passed the threshold of 10 cases set by the coordinating team https://web.archive.org/web/20200618222912/https://www.togofirst.com/en/health/2605-5593-test-treat-track-togo-s-strategy-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic" Togo,TGO,20200807,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Togo is implementing a comprehensive testing strategy and has improved its testing capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618222912/https://www.togofirst.com/en/health/2605-5593-test-treat-track-togo-s-strategy-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic" Togo,TGO,20200817,E1: Income support,1,1,"A new mobile cash-transfer program, NOVISSI, aiming to support informal workers was launched in April. Eligible applicants receive a state grant of at least 30 percent of the minimum wage, with payouts from CFAF 10,500 ($18) to CFAF 20,000 ($34). Based on program data, 65 percent of the beneficiaries are women. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817203347/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200817,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No information on debt relief for citizens or small and medium enterprises https://web.archive.org/web/20200817203347/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200818,C1: School closing,2,1,"By a statement read on national television dated July 13, the government, with a vision of safeguarding the academic year, authorized the reopening of public universities closed since March 20, 2020, as of Wednesday July 15, 2020. At the college of general delegates of the University of Lomé, it is considered that the aforementioned press release is of a general nature and that it falls within the competence of each University to set its date of reopening. As a result, the University of Lomé remains closed until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828145359/https://togobreakingnews.info/societe/item/6061-l-universite-de-lome-toujours-fermee-selon-les-delegues-generaux" Togo,TGO,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"A nationwide curfew introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19 was lifted in June. Most businesses, restaurants, and hotels are open, with working hours from 08:00-16:00, although the use of face masks remains mandatory in public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828145549/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365231/togo-flight-operations-to-resume-august-1-update-4" Togo,TGO,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public Events and gathering restrictions remain in place despite lifting other lockdown restrictions. Only religious gatherings are allowed to open. However, this does not apply to all religious gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200724102048/https://www.republiquetogolaise.com/culture/2007-4500-reouverture-partielle-effective-des-lieux-de-cultes https://web.archive.org/web/20200817204736/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Restrictions on gatherings will remain the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622233601/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200818,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There was no restriction on public transport https://web.archive.org/web/20200622233601/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Since the curfew was lifted, staying at home is no longer a requirement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622233601/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"All restrictions on internal movement were lifted https://web.archive.org/web/20200622233601/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-togo-eases-restrictions-june-9-border-closures-remain" Togo,TGO,20200818,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Togolese officials will reopen the country's airspace from Saturday, August 1, and allow the resumption of international and domestic commercial flight operations. Lomé-Tokoin International Airport (LFW) which has been closed since March will also reopen. The resumption of flight operations will be gradual, with limits on the number of flights per day. Additional screening and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing should be anticipated for travelers arriving in and departing the country. Those traveling to Togo will be required to complete an online form prior to departure, and download a tracking application during their stay, although media sources suggest that this app is not yet available. Incoming travelers will also be required to take a PCR test on arrival at LFW and self-quarantine until results are sent to them via SMS or email. Those who test positive will be required to stay in quarantine, either self-quarantine or in a government facility, until they provide a negative test result. Departing travelers will be required to take a test 72 hours prior to their departure. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828145549/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365231/togo-flight-operations-to-resume-august-1-update-4" Togo,TGO,20200818,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign using various mediums https://web.archive.org/web/20200817203347/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200818,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Togo is implementing a test treat track policy which includes systematically testing chief districts that have passed the threshold of 10 cases set by the coordinating team https://web.archive.org/web/20200618222912/https://www.togofirst.com/en/health/2605-5593-test-treat-track-togo-s-strategy-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic" Togo,TGO,20200818,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Togo is implementing a comprehensive testing strategy and has improved its testing capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618222912/https://www.togofirst.com/en/health/2605-5593-test-treat-track-togo-s-strategy-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic" Togo,TGO,20200818,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"A nationwide curfew introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19 was lifted in June. Most businesses, restaurants, and hotels are open, with working hours from 08:00-16:00, although the use of face masks remains mandatory in public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828145549/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365231/togo-flight-operations-to-resume-august-1-update-4" Togo,TGO,20200829,C1: School closing,2,1,"""International and public schools are expected to reopen in late August, pending Government of Togo authorization. Stores and markets remain open. Although most religious services and churches remain closed, a small number are open on a trial basis."" ""Last Updated: 09/04/2020 While numbers of COVID-19 cases remain relatively low in Togo, the country extended its state of emergency for the second time, until Sept. 15. Borders are closed, public meetings of more than 15 people are banned, and schools are closed except for certain grades in which exams are mandatory. Masks are required in public. Churches are partially opened."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913222242/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/ Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913233915/https://www.compassion.com/crisis/covid-19/togo-covid19.htm" Togo,TGO,20200829,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""International and public schools are expected to reopen in late August, pending Government of Togo authorization. Stores and markets remain open. Although most religious services and churches remain closed, a small number are open on a trial basis."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913222242/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200829,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""La prise de la Pierre Sacrée, édition 2020 annulée Publié le mercredi, 09 septembre 2020 11:55 (Togo Officiel) - Initialement prévue pour ce jeudi 10 septembre, « la cérémonie de la 357ème édition de la prise de la Pierre Sacrée de cette année 2020 n’aura pas lieu ». C’est ce qu’a annoncé le Trône royal de Glidji (préfecture des Lacs), autorité organisatrice de l’évènement. La décision est prise en respect aux directives gouvernementales concernant les fêtes traditionnelles, et afin d’éviter la contamination à grande échelle de la population dans l’espace Guin, comme cela a pu être observé dans d’autres localités où se sont déroulées des festivités traditionnelles et culturelles. Un bouclage préventif de la préfecture avait été également annoncé, toujours afin de limiter au mieux la propagation. Lire aussi "" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913233222/https://www.republiquetogolaise.com/culture/0909-4619-la-prise-de-la-pierre-sacree-edition-2020-annulee" Togo,TGO,20200829,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Last Updated: 09/04/2020 While numbers of COVID-19 cases remain relatively low in Togo, the country extended its state of emergency for the second time, until Sept. 15. Borders are closed, public meetings of more than 15 people are banned, and schools are closed except for certain grades in which exams are mandatory. Masks are required in public. Churches are partially opened."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913233915/https://www.compassion.com/crisis/covid-19/togo-covid19.htm" Togo,TGO,20200829,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Is public transportation operating? [Yes] Services continue with reduced passengers. All moto-taxis and their passengers must wear face masks per government decree."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913222242/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/ " Togo,TGO,20200829,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Is a curfew in place? [Yes] On July 9, the Government lifted the curfew that was put in place on April 1. Source: Covid-19.gouv Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? [Yes] On August 24, the Government of Togo imposed a curfew in Sokodé (211 miles north of Lomé) and in the neighboring cities of Tchamba (19 miles east of Sokodé) and Adjengré (27 miles south). These measures are intended to limit a possible spread of COVID-19 cases in those locations following an increase in cases there. All land border crossings with Ghana, Burkina Faso and Benin remain closed. If you reside outside of Togo in West Africa, please contact the U.S. Embassy in your country for assistance. For a detailed list of the flights available in country, visit our COVID-19 page. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913222242/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200829,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"""Is public transportation operating? [Yes]"" ""Is a curfew in place? [Yes] On July 9, the Government lifted the curfew that was put in place on April 1. Source: Covid-19.gouv Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? [Yes] On August 24, the Government of Togo imposed a curfew in Sokodé (211 miles north of Lomé) and in the neighboring cities of Tchamba (19 miles east of Sokodé) and Adjengré (27 miles south). These measures are intended to limit a possible spread of COVID-19 cases in those locations following an increase in cases there. All land border crossings with Ghana, Burkina Faso and Benin remain closed. If you reside outside of Togo in West Africa, please contact the U.S. Embassy in your country for assistance. For a detailed list of the flights available in country, visit our COVID-19 page."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913222242/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200829,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Are commercial flights operating? [Yes]"" ""Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? [Yes] You should expect to spend one to two days under personal quarantine at a hotel or private residence in Lomé. You should limit your contact with anyone during this time. After this period, if it is determined by the Togo Ministry of Health from your nasal swab that you may have COVID-19, you will be required to quarantine for 14 to 21 days at the Eda-Oba Hotel in Lomé at your own expense until being cleared by the Ministry of Health to resume your activities in Togo. The U.S. Embassy in Lomé will not intervene in a Togo required quarantine unless the quarantine exceeds 21 days and you have submitted to at least three nasal swab tests during quarantine."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913222242/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200829,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200914124848/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200829,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No recent update." Togo,TGO,20200829,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No recent update" Togo,TGO,20200829,H2: Testing policy,0,,"While there are no discernible policies, the Ministry of Health's posturing appears to indicate a general availability depending on geographical location, yet doesn't indicate individual requirements from the patients' angle. ""Si pour l'heure, la date de la réouverture des frontières togolaises n'a pas encore été officialisée, le gouvernement a en revanche décidé de rendre le test de dépistage du coronavirus payant. ""Tout est gratuit jusqu’à maintenant pour identifier le maximum de cas, les confiner et les traiter. Avec l’ouverture prochaine des frontières, il y aura beaucoup de demandes. Les tests devront être facturés"", précise Wembo Halatoko, la directrice générale de l’Institut national d’hygiène (INH) à nos confrères de Republicoftogo. Selon les principaux bruits de couloir, le test virologique par PCR (dans le nez) de la Covid-19 sera facturée aux alentours de 65.000 FCFA, soit l'équivalent de 100 euros. "" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200914142040/https://allodocteurs.africa/actualites/epidemie/covid-19/coronavirus-au-togo-un-test-de-depistage-payant-des-la-reouverture-des-frontieres ""Another policy announced by Lomé is to systematically test chief districts that have passed the threshold of 10 cases set by the coordinating team. This, according to the head of the team, Col. Djibril Mohaman, has already been done in Kouvon, a village located in the Tchaoudjo prefecture. As a result, no new case has been recorded there since then. "" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200914142720/https://www.togofirst.com/en/health/2605-5593-test-treat-track-togo-s-strategy-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic" Togo,TGO,20200829,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""Upon arrival at Lomé, travelers should also be prepared to install the contact tracing mobile application TOGO SAFE, and keep it activated for the duration of their stay or at least 30 days from their arrival in Togo."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913222242/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200829,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Is public transportation operating? [Yes] Services continue with reduced passengers. All moto-taxis and their passengers must wear face masks per government decree."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200913222242/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/ "" Selon le commissaire, l’appui financier et en matériels est une marque de solidarité de la commission vis-à-vis des Etats membres. « En soutien à l’action des Etats membres et pour faire ensemble front à la maladie de la covid-19, la commission de l’UEMOA a voulu marquer sa solidarité au gouvernement et au peuple togolais par l’octroi de masques pour le personnel soignant et pour le grand public, et d’une somme de 500 millions de francs CFA », souligne-t-il."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200914134932/https://sante.gouv.tg/node/672" Togo,TGO,20200929,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools remain partially closed and are set to re-open on 26 October 2020. This is also in line with the UNESCO dataset, that is cited as a source here. https://archive.vn/cVHwH" Togo,TGO,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Working hours are from 8:00am - 4:00pm until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015101141/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/togo/coronavirus " Togo,TGO,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"- Restaurants, bars, night clubs, are open and expected to follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines. - Stores and markets remain open. - Cultural Centers present a reduced number of activities. - Most religious services and churches remain closed, a small number are open on a trial basis https://web.archive.org/web/20201015075535/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There seems to be no policy in place now." Togo,TGO,20200929,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Is public transportation operating? [Yes] Services continue with reduced passengers. All moto-taxis and their passengers must wear face masks per government decree https://web.archive.org/web/20201015075535/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"International primary and secondary schools are open, while local schools present some difficulties in reopening. Restaurants, bars, night clubs, are open and expected to follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines. Stores and markets remain open. Cultural Centers present a reduced number of activities. Most religious services and churches remain closed, a small number are open on a trial basis. Face masks/cloth face coverings remain mandatory in public, including in vehicles https://web.archive.org/web/20201015075535/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Is a curfew in place? [Yes] Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? [Yes] As part of the monitoring of the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, in response to the Coronavirus, the Government of Togo has been observing a worrying increase in new cases of coronavirus infection throughout the country for several weeks, particularly in the following towns: Sokodé, Tchamba and Adjengré. Having noted that the infected persons have had many contacts, and in order to prevent this spread from increasing further in the populations of these localities and throughout the country, the government has decided the following as of August 25, 2020: 1- The closure of the cities of: Sokodé, Tchamba and Adjengre. 2- The establishment of a curfew from 21.00 to 5.00 in the prefectures of Tchaoudjo, Tchamba and Sotouboua. All land border crossings with Ghana, Burkina Faso and Benin remain closed. If you reside outside of Togo in West Africa, please contact the U.S. Embassy in your country for assistance. For a detailed list of the flights available in country, visit our COVID-19 page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015075535/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200929,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? [Yes] You should expect to spend one to two days under personal quarantine at a hotel or private residence in Lomé. You should limit your contact with anyone during this time. After this period, if it is determined by the Togo Ministry of Health from your nasal swab that you may have COVID-19, you will be required to quarantine for 14 to 21 days at the Eda-Oba Hotel in Lomé at your own expense until being cleared by the Ministry of Health to resume your activities in Togo. The U.S. Embassy in Lomé will not intervene in a Togo required quarantine unless the quarantine exceeds 21 days and you have submitted to at least three nasal swab tests during quarantine https://web.archive.org/web/20201015075535/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200929,E1: Income support,1,1,"""Social objectives: A new mobile cash-transfer program, NOVISSI, aiming to support informal workers was launched in April. Eligible applicants receive a state grant of at least 30 percent of the minimum wage, with payouts from CFAF 10,500 ($18) to CFAF 20,000 ($34). Based on program data, 65 percent of the beneficiaries are women. The Novissi program was revised in late June with eligibility limited to workers in specific districts recording a high contagion rate. In total, 1.4 million individuals have registered and close to 600,000 have received a NOVISSI payment at a total cost of CFAF 11.7 billion ($21 million; 0.3 percent of GDP) so far."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201015095720/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The Government subsidized water and electricity use for groups paying social tariffs for three months. The total cost is estimated at CFAF 3.8 billion ($6 million; 0.1 percent of GDP). The Government did also subsidize water and electricity use for groups paying social tariffs for three months. The total cost is estimated at CFAF 3.8 billion ($6 million; 0.1 percent of GDP). https://web.archive.org/web/20201015095720/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Togo,TGO,20200929,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201015100037/https://covid19.gouv.tg/situation-au-togo/" Togo,TGO,20200929,H2: Testing policy,0,,"No new update. Anyone with concerns about coronavirus should call the government hotline on +228 91674242 or +228 22222073. There is also a freephone information number on 111. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015101141/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/togo/coronavirus" Togo,TGO,20200929,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""All passengers who just arrived in Togo must install the contact tracing mobile application TOGO SAFE, and keep it activated for the entire duration of their stay or for at least 30 days."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201015075535/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks/cloth face coverings remain mandatory in public, including in vehicles. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015075535/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201027020809/https://covid19.gouv.tg/" Togo,TGO,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201027015302/https://www.republicoftogo.com/Toutes-les-rubriques/Sante/Difficile-mise-en-place-des-outils-de-tracage" Togo,TGO,20201026,H2: Testing policy,2,,"UNDP has rolled three testing vans out to support citizens. https://www.republicoftogo.com/Toutes-les-rubriques/Sante/Mobilite-sanitaire" Togo,TGO,20201027,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes recorded." Togo,TGO,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201028,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Togo,TGO,20201102,C1: School closing,1,1,"School re-opening was scheduled for 26 October, but postponed until 2 November. Schools have re-opened, however, precautions remain in place (therefore: 1G). https://web.archive.org/web/20201024135007/https://www.panapress.com/Coronavirus-Start-of-school-year-a_630665158-lang2.html" Togo,TGO,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants, bars, night clubs, are open and expected to follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines.Stores and markets remain open. Cultural Centers present a reduced number of activities. ***Most religious services and churches remain closed***, a small number are open on a trial basis. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129090128/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Cultural Centers present a reduced number of activities. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129090128/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"bans of more than 100 people (for example in Togo). http://web.archive.org/web/20201129093731/https://www.icnl.org/post/analysis/african-government-response-to-covid-19" Togo,TGO,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Services continue with reduced passengers. All moto-taxis and their passengers must wear face masks per government decree. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129090128/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"As per this page last updated on 6 Aug, ""Togo has lifted stay at home orders"" http://web.archive.org/web/20201129094706/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/togo-travel-advisory.html" Togo,TGO,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"the government has decided the following as of August 25, 2020: 1- The closure of the cities of: Sokodé, Tchamba and Adjengre. 2- The establishment of a curfew from 21.00 to 5.00 in the prefectures of Tchaoudjo, Tchamba and Sotouboua. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129090128/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? Yes You should expect to spend one to two days under personal quarantine at a hotel or private residence in Lomé. You should limit your contact with anyone during this time. After this period, if it is determined by the Togo Ministry of Health from your nasal swab that you may have COVID-19, you will be required to quarantine for 14 to 21 days at the Eda-Oba Hotel in Lomé at your own expense until being cleared by the Ministry of Health to resume your activities in Togo. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129090128/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20201117,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new updates" Togo,TGO,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new updates" Togo,TGO,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change - publicly available information here. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129100649/https://covid19.gouv.tg/situation-au-togo/" Togo,TGO,20201117,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No new information available." Togo,TGO,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is no evidence to go with 1 - Limited or 2 - Comprehensive. However, there is a contact tracing app that appears to be widely in use. Lomé (Togo), September 04, 2020 - The Government is launching TOGO SAFE, a mobile “contact-tracing” application to strengthen the contact tracing of a person tested positive for COVID-19 and better contain the spread of the virus in Togo . " Togo,TGO,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks/cloth face coverings remain mandatory in public, including in vehicles. http://web.archive.org/web/20201129090128/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Togo,TGO,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The US State Department specifically cites that some religious entities are still allowed to hold services. Detail is not granular. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207153424/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/ " Togo,TGO,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Certain cities are not allowing visitors at this time per the US Embassy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207153424/https://tg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19/" Thailand,THA,20200302,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Thailand's Department of Disease Control announces: patients with pneumonia who were treated and have not improved, have unknown cause of illness, are in critical condition, or are fatal cases with unknown causes, they will be tested for COVID-19 infection. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403061241/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/news/news_no37_020363.pdf " Thailand,THA,20200303,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Thailand's Department of Disease Control starts reporting information on coronavirus close contacts, but there are no details on whether a limited or comprehensive contact tracing is at place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200403061234/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no60-030363.pdf. See also: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403061241/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/news/news_no37_020363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200305,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Recommend self quarantine for travellers from risk countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823165502/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no62-050363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200306,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travelers who departed from China (including Macau and Hong Kong), Republic of Korea, Italy, and Iran are required for self-quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823165557/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no63-060363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200306,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Gov's Information Center for COVID-19 Response Measures set up. Gives daily press briefing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823161200/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=9101&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20200307,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no64-070363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200308,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no65-080363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200309,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no66-090363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200310,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Bangkok: Cancels recreational events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823171624/http://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG200310151702873 " Thailand,THA,20200310,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no67-100363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200311,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no68-110363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200312,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no69-120363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200313,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no70-130363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200314,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no71-140363_1.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200315,C1: School closing,1,0,"Recommend universities move to online teaching. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823153840/https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1879460/universities-urged-to-move-classes-online-until-may" Thailand,THA,20200315,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no72-150363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Buri Ram province: All activities gathering more than 50 people in one venue banned for 30 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200821222858/https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/1880165/buri-ram-province-locked-down" Thailand,THA,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Buri Ram province: All activities gathering more than 50 people in one venue banned for 30 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823194736/https://pinoythaiyo.com/2020/03/16/buri-ram-governor-orders-lockdown-of-province-to-combat-covid-19/ https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/1880165/buri-ram-province-locked-down (not archivable)" Thailand,THA,20200316,C8: International travel controls,2,," https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no73-160363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Bangkok: Entertainment venues close for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823160732/https://www.timeout.com/bangkok/news/bars-and-entertainment-venues-in-bangkok-will-be-closed-for-14-days-031720 https://web.archive.org/web/20200823160800/https://www.thaipbsworld.com/covid-19-entertainment-venues-to-be-closed-for-14-days-sporting-events-suspended/" Thailand,THA,20200317,C8: International travel controls,2,," https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no74-170363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and universities across the country will be closed for two weeks from Wednesday 18th March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200514150642/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-thailand/thailand-closes-schools-bars-puts-off-holiday-to-fight-coronavirus-idUSKBN2140VB https://web.archive.org/web/20200823154447/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324136/thailand-government-announces-closure-of-some-border-crossings-march-18-update-12" Thailand,THA,20200318,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no75-180363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200319,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no76-190363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200320,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no77-200363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200320,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government is campaigning for people to stay at home to help reduce the spread of Covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823161503/https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-calls-on-people-to-stay-home-stop-covid-19-spread-292220" Thailand,THA,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""The prime minister has asked people to stay home. In this period, we would like Thai people to stay at home."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200823161503/https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-calls-on-people-to-stay-home-stop-covid-19-spread-292220 https://web.archive.org/web/20200823172733/https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Bangkok-ramps-up-measures-to-contain-coronavirus-spread" Thailand,THA,20200321,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no78-210363.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200322,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Thailand from Sunday will ask all visitors, regardless of nationality, to present medical certificates declaring they have tested negative for coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823193347/https://www.ft.com/content/0b1be0b7-e677-3e31-a3a0-773d16ad1672 https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1882315/health-certificates-required-of-all-visitors (not archivable) https://web.archive.org/web/20200823193617/https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/03/26/thailand-closes-border-bans-entry-for-foreigners/" Thailand,THA,20200325,C5: Close public transport,0,,"9 Thai airlines stop services during Covid-19 crisis. However as this is not public transport I have left this as no policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823174212/https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/9-thai-airlines-stop-services-during-covid-19-crisis" Thailand,THA,20200325,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Travel ban for international travellers to Thailand as of 25th March. https://web.archive.org/web/20200330152935/https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/03/26/thailand-closes-border-bans-entry-for-foreigners/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200330153640/https://www.thephuketnews.com/emergency-decree-bans-entry-to-foreigners-75440.php Thailand has banned entry for all non-resident foreigners amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823193617/https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/03/26/thailand-closes-border-bans-entry-for-foreigners/" Thailand,THA,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Thais began living under a state of emergency on Thursday – with social gatherings and foreign travellers banned, domestic travel restricted, and only essential services provided https://web.archive.org/web/20200823202552/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3076985/coronavirus-thailand-braces-life-under-state-emergency-prayuth" Thailand,THA,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Thais began living under a state of emergency on Thursday – with social gatherings and foreign travellers banned, domestic travel restricted, and only essential services provided https://web.archive.org/web/20200823202552/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3076985/coronavirus-thailand-braces-life-under-state-emergency-prayuth" Thailand,THA,20200326,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From 26 March governments gives one daily announcement/press briefing, which will include a situation report and recommendations for the public to follow, as Thailand enters the state of emergency. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823161811/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=9193&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Phuket: bans people and vehicles from leaving and entering the province, effective until 30 April or further notice. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1888860/phuket-lockdown-until-april-30" Thailand,THA,20200331,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Nonthaburi province: curfew (11p.m.- 5a.m.). https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1890250/nonthaburi-imposes-night-curfew" Thailand,THA,20200401,E1: Income support,2,1,"Cash support of THB 5,000 for 3 months starting Apr to Jun 2020 for labor, temporary workers, freelance not registered under Social Security System (SSS). Individuals under SSS will received 50% of previous salary if the employer temporary halt employment. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823164006/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/thailand-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200823164138/https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/5000-baht-per-month-for-informal-thai-workers https://web.archive.org/web/20200823153408/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Thailand,THA,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The GSB has allocated 30 billion baht (US$918 million) in low-interest loans for individuals, and there is a reduction in the Social Security Fund (SSF) contribution from 5 percent to 4 percent. The government also approved 17 billion baht (US$520 million) in remedial measures by reducing water and electricity bills by three percent. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817200251/https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/thailand-issues-incentives-counter-covid-19-impact-phase-one/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200823164006/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/thailand-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200823153408/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Thailand,THA,20200403,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200803150513/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no92-040463.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200403,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Thailand has banned all public gatherings to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Family gatherings at residences and civic activities carried out according to safe social distancing guidelines are allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823171939/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200403/p2g/00m/0in/102000c" Thailand,THA,20200403,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The exact number is not clear, but assuming from this ""Thailand has banned all public gatherings to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Family gatherings at residences and civic activities carried out according to safe social distancing guidelines are allowed."" it could be 10-100. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823171939/https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200403/p2g/00m/0in/102000c" Thailand,THA,20200403,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transport in Bangkok area to stop at 9.30pm under nationwide curfew https://web.archive.org/web/20200406235348/https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/all-public-transport-in-bangkok-to-stop-in-time-for-nightly-curfew https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1892440/public-transport-to-stop-at-9-30pm" Thailand,THA,20200403,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Prime Minister puts curfew in place: The order banned people from leaving their homes between 10pm and 4am in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823173049/https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2020/04/02/govt-taskforce-proposes-imposing-10pm-curfew-to-stop-virus/" Thailand,THA,20200404,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200823162127/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/03/17/thailand-offers-free-covid-19-tests-for-special-cases" Thailand,THA,20200407,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Thai cabinet decided to re-open schools from July 1 instead of May 16, to avoid the COVID-19 outbreak. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823155455/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/07/c_138955404.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200823155505/https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1895015/schools-wont-reopen-until-july-1" Thailand,THA,20200407,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Phuket Governor Phakkhaphong Thawiphat ordered all residents and travellers in the province to wear sanitary or cloth face masks when in public or face a fine of up to Bt20,000. The order, announced on Monday, takes effect from today (April 7). https://web.archive.org/web/20201012152456/https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385519 " Thailand,THA,20200408,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transport in Bangkok area to stop at 9.30pm under nationwide curfew https://web.archive.org/web/20200406235348/https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/all-public-transport-in-bangkok-to-stop-in-time-for-nightly-curfew https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1892440/public-transport-to-stop-at-9-30pm https://web.archive.org/web/20200417051241/https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384845" Thailand,THA,20200414,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), identifies contact-tracing as the most cost-effective and efficient means for finding infections, for Thailand cannot afford mass screening to uncover new infections due to limited resources. https://web.archive.org/web/20200823162454/https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385921" Thailand,THA,20200418,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Selected districts are under lockdown, which is limiting people's employment opportunities. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426195230/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no92-040463.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200418,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The provincial governor of Yala ordered to close two additional districts, two sub-districts, 11 villages, and prohibited entry-exit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803150513/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/situation/situation-no92-040463.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued a temporary ban on all international commercial flights into the country until June 30, excluding repatriation flights. The Thais who do return on these flights are put into quarantine facilities for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528221753/https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/thailand-international-tourists-covid/" Thailand,THA,20200501,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing is expanded to asymptomatic people in vulnerable groups, and to some random testing of the general population. However, it is still not generally available. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511213623/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-thailand/thailand-to-expand-coronavirus-testing-as-new-cases-dwindle-idUKKBN22J0HG" Thailand,THA,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The government is set to release a new contact tracing app. https://web.archive.org/web/20200511213939/https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2020/05/11/govt-to-launch-covid-19-contact-tracing-application/" Thailand,THA,20200503,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Most businesses are allowed to reopen on 3 May. Bigger premises should be allowed to open on 17 May depending on how the situation evolves. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509202243/http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-thailand-begins-easing-lockdown-measures https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1914188/next-restriction-easing-set-for-may-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20200509202243/http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-thailand-begins-easing-lockdown-measures" Thailand,THA,20200503,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Exact numbers are not given. Since the government has allowed businesses to reopen, but it will disperse large crowds, the number should lie between 10 and 100 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509202243/http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-thailand-begins-easing-lockdown-measures" Thailand,THA,20200517,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/news/news_no112_160563.pdf http://web.archive.org/save/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/news/news_no112_160563.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200517,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337776/thailand-authorities-to-relax-covid-19-restrictions-may-4-update-31 http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337776/thailand-authorities-to-relax-covid-19-restrictions-may-4-update-31" Thailand,THA,20200517,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337776/thailand-authorities-to-relax-covid-19-restrictions-may-4-update-31" Thailand,THA,20200517,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"https://pandemic.internationalsos.com/2019-ncov/ncov-travel-restrictions-flight-operations-and-screening#MYS" Thailand,THA,20200517,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Malls reopen and people have to check-in and check-out when entering this place of possible contagion. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528222210/https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/thailand-malls-reopen-temperatures-taken-masks-worn" Thailand,THA,20200518,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200528221007/https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/survey-finds-bangkoks-public-transport-lacking-when-it-comes-to-safety-measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200528221132/https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/thailand-transport-company-plans-to-restart-16-routes-from-may-18-onwards " Thailand,THA,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"It is definitely possible to travel across regions, but regional restrictions remain. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528221132/https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/thailand-transport-company-plans-to-restart-16-routes-from-may-18-onwards " Thailand,THA,20200519,C1: School closing,3,1,"Thailand will extend its state of emergency until the end of June, despite the country’s dwindling number of Covid-19 cases and a gradual easing of lockdown measures. The emergency decree grants broad powers to limit gatherings, order businesses to close, impose curfews and censor the media. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528220518/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-26/coronavirus-update-covid19-australian-news-brazil-vaccine-may-26/12284540" Thailand,THA,20200519,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Disagree with previous inputed data Thailand will extend its state of emergency until the end of June, despite the country’s dwindling number of Covid-19 cases and a gradual easing of lockdown measures. The emergency decree grants broad powers to limit gatherings, order businesses to close, impose curfews and censor the media. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528220518/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-26/coronavirus-update-covid19-australian-news-brazil-vaccine-may-26/12284540" Thailand,THA,20200519,E1: Income support,2,1,"Handsout are not working great https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224514/https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/is-thailand-heading-for-another-political-crisis/" Thailand,THA,20200519,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Fairly comprehensive govt website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528222606/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/introduction.php" Thailand,THA,20200519,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Seemingly no changes" Thailand,THA,20200606,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"All workplaces open since June 1st (Section 9 Emergency decree) but operating under a curfew and strict prevention measures (including limited capacity). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200613000008/http://www.mfa.go.th/main/contents/files/news3-20200609-103205-480323.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200606,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Opening of exhibition centres, theaters and concerts form the 1st of June, but operating under strict guidelines and limited capacity (Section 9 Decree Emergency - subsection 2i and 1b). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200613000008/http://www.mfa.go.th/main/contents/files/news3-20200609-103205-480323.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200606,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As per Section 9 Emergency Decree (effective from 1st June), a maximum of 200 people is allowed in playhouses, theatres and cinemas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613000008/http://www.mfa.go.th/main/contents/files/news3-20200609-103205-480323.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200606,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"6 June In section 9 of Emergency Decree to be effective from the 1st of June, relaxation restrictions of cross-provincial travel was announced. Individuals will still need to comply with disease prevention methods. Regional restrictions remain. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200613000008/http://www.mfa.go.th/main/contents/files/news3-20200609-103205-480323.pdf " Thailand,THA,20200615,C1: School closing,2,1,"From June 15, schools with less than 120 students are allowed to reopen, as Thailand's lockdown is gradually becoming more relaxed. https://archive.vn/LbdBO" Thailand,THA,20200626,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"July 6th UK FCO Domestic air travel options within Thailand are opening up but remain more limited than before Bus, train and boat routes are opening up but may be subject to restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706103933/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/coronavirus " Thailand,THA,20200626,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"An emergency decree is currently in place until 31 July 2020. A phased lifting of lockdown measures across Thailand is underway. The Thai authorities have advised the elderly (over 70 years), children (under 5 years) and those with pre-existing medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension, respiratory diseases, lung diseases) not to leave their home except for essential purposes, such as buying groceries, conducting business transactions, going to a hospital or filing complaints to the police. Details of the measures may differ between different provinces. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706103933/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/coronavirus" Thailand,THA,20200630,E1: Income support,2,1,"June 30 World Bank: Thailand’s combined COVID-19 response packages amount to 12.9% of GDP, focused on providing relief to vulnerable households and affected firms. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702035537/https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/thailand/publication/thailand-economic-monitor-june-2020-thailand-in-the-time-of-covid-19" Thailand,THA,20200701,C1: School closing,1,1,"July 1 Reuters- Thai schools reopened on Wednesday for the first time since mid-March, with precautions in place to guard against the coronavirus, ranging from temperature checks to installing makeshift cubicles for social distancing in classrooms. Chulalongkorn University reopening :As of July 1, 2020, its workplaces within and outside the Bangkok Metropolis be opened and operated as normal’. Coded as a 1 as this indicates universities are able to reopen, therefore, all levels of schooling and university able to open as of July 1. Reuters Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200705020142/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-thailand-school/schools-reopen-across-thailand-with-temperature-checks-masks-idUKKBN24253A University Source: http://archive.vn/WE9u4" Thailand,THA,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"July 1 Taweesin Wisanuyothin, a spokesman for the government's Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration said pubs, bars and karaoke venues will be able to reopen starting from Wednesday 1st July. Coded as recommended closing because restrictions on opening times (must close at midnight) remain in place, alongside social distancing rules, so not possible to say ‘no measures’ in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200704141547/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/500000-dead-coronavirus-live-updates-200628233313992.html Source: http://archive.vn/kVkmh" Thailand,THA,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"July 1 Thailand will allow international flights starting from July 1 for people meeting certain criteria (such as those in need of medical treatment, students, and those with resident permits). It issues an International Permit Flight effective from July 1 to give this access. Travellers will still be subject to mandatory mask wearing on flights, thermal scans and temperature checks on arrival. Six of Thailand's international airports are also reopening on July 1st, handling both domestic and international arrivals. (Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Chiang Rai, and Suvarnabhumi). Coded as a 3 as this still does not permit everyone who may wish to, to enter. Media source: http://archive.vn/5V2IV Government Public Relations Department Source: http://archive.vn/r8E1Q " Thailand,THA,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Most measures expire in June. Unable to find evidence of their renewal besides this: “In addition to the refund, the MWA announced it would reduce water bills by 3% for users in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan for three months, from May to July 2020”. Source: http://archive.vn/91omp This source mentions “An earlier subsidy, which lowered monthly power bills from March to May, had helped those struggling with increased living costs during the lockdown and work-from-home period”, but does not suggest this was extended into July. http://archive.vn/IgYsz Coded as a 1 from July as can only find evidence of narrow relief from July. " Thailand,THA,20200706,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"July 6th UK FCO Provincial authorities may enforce measures which are stricter or different to those in other areas, including closing borders or imposing internal travel restrictions. You must not travel to high risk areas. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706103933/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/coronavirus" Thailand,THA,20200707,E1: Income support,2,1,"FISCAL In response to Covid-19, Cabinet has approved a fiscal package with phases I, II, and III amounting to at least 9.6 percent of GDP or THB 1.5 trillion including: i) health-related spending; ii) assistance for workers, farmers, and entrepreneurs affected by Covid-19 (includes THB 5,000 per month per person for three months to about 14 million non-farm workers outside the social security system and 10 million farmers); iii) support for individuals and businesses through soft loans and tax relief; (iv) lower water and electricity bills, and social security contributions; and (v) measures to support local tourism with THB 22 billion in subsidies for tourists and THB 100 bn in soft loans for SMEs in the sector. While part of this would be financed within the original FY 2020 budget or by reallocating funds from other financial assets to soft loans, 5.3 percent of GDP or THB 1 trillion in additional borrowing has been authorized. Parliament is deliberating a THB 3.3 trillion budget bill for the 2021 fiscal year. http://archive.fo/KkSWz" Thailand,THA,20200707,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The policy rate has been reduced by 75 bps from 1.25 to 0.50 percent during 2020 and the contribution from financial institutions to the FIDF was reduced from 0.46 to 0.23 percent of the deposit base to provide space for future decreases in lending rates. In addition, measures to help businesses include: (i) soft loans by the Bank of Thailand (BOT) to financial institutions amounting to THB 500 billion for on-lending to SMEs; the government covers the first 6 months of interest and guarantees up to 60-70 percent of these loans; (ii) relaxation of repayment conditions for businesses including a loan payment holiday of 6 months for SMEs; and suspension of principal and reduction of interest on the debts to SFIs. Measures to support stability in the financial sector include: (i) a Corporate Bond Stabilization Fund (BSF) established for the BOT to provide bridge financing of up to THB 400 billion to high-quality firms with bonds maturing during 2020-2021, at higher-than-market ‘penalty’ rates; (ii) BOT purchase of government bonds to ensure the normal functioning of the government bond market; (iii) reduction in BOT bond issuances; and (iv) a special facility o provide liquidity for mutual funds through banks. http://archive.fo/KkSWz" Thailand,THA,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"on 1st August 2020, Through press release, the Ministry of Public Health asked for cooperation from people to keep practicing the protection measures to prevent COVID-19 including wearing a face mask/cloth mask at all times when they leave the residence, washing their hands frequently, avoiding touch face, nose and mouth, keeping space from others, and avoiding visiting crowded places or talking with others in close proximity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814000431/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/news/news_no187_010863.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200804,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"on 4th August 2020, press release by ministry of health issued guideline to keep practicing self-protection measures by wearing a mask/cloth mask every time you leave your residence or go outside. Wash your hands frequently, and keep space between others and reduce contact. Avoid gathering or visiting crowded places such as theaters, performances and concerts. If participating in activities, the best self-protection tools are wearing a mask/cloth mask. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814001918/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/news/news_no190_040863.pdf" Thailand,THA,20200804,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"For the Jenny (the singer) concert in the Cha-Uat sub-district administrative office in Nakhon Sri Thammarat on 25 July 2020, it was found that the COVID-19 prevention measures are below the government standards and there was a high chance of COVID-19 transmission. The government asked the people who attended that concert to get a free COVID-19 test at the Cha-Uat district office, Nakhon Sri Thammarat during 4-5 August 2020, from 9.00-15.00. The Ministry of Public Health is collaborating with local government agencies to provide the testing service to the people by using the five medical mobile vans provided by the King. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814001918/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/news/news_no190_040863.pdf " Thailand,THA,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"The domestic flights have reassumed with safety measures including requiring passengers and staff to wear face masks, gloves, keep social distancing and avoid serving food on the plane. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827150839/https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Thailand,THA,20200814,C8: International travel controls,3,," Most foreign nationals remain barred from entering Thailand until further notice. The Royal Thai Government has also extended its ban on inbound international passenger flights until further notice. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827150839/https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Thailand,THA,20200814,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing and diagnosis are of charge for foreigners, however they are free of charge if the Person Under Investigation (PUI) requirements are met such as fever + respiratory symptoms + travel to a high-risk area (or) respiratory symptoms, cough, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat (per the Ministry of Public Health). http://web.archive.org/web/20200827150839/https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Thailand,THA,20200814,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"If the Thai health authorities notice peple with fever and flu-like symptoms, and have traveled internationally or had close contact with a known COVID-19 case within the past 14 days, they will be placed in isolation and required to undergo testing which can take up to 48 hours. If positive, they will be hospitalized until symptoms resolve and they have two negative tests separated by 24 hours. http://web.archive.org/web/20200827150839/https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Thailand,THA,20200907,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Domestic Flights to Resume Under Strict Guidelines: The CAAT has announced new guidelines for the operation of domestic flights within Thailand. The key measures include: 1) passengers must wear face masks and gloves at all times; 2) passengers must adhere to airlines’ social distancing requirements from check-in and boarding through landing and there must be empty seats between passengers; 3) flight crews will wear masks and gloves at all times; and 4) flight crews will not serve food or beverages on the plane and passengers are prohibited from bringing outside food on the plane."" https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Thailand,THA,20200907,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0, Thailand,THA,20200915,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved visas of up to 270 days for long-stay tourists as the government prepares to reopen to foreign visitors from as early as next month to help support a key sector battered by the coronavirus pandemic."" From next month onwards, the government plans to re-open the country again to boost the tourism industry. https://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKL4N2GC2DK" Thailand,THA,20200922,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"There is no curfew in place. See: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [accessed 5 October 2020, webpage last updated on 1 October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Thailand,THA,20200922,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"There is no curfew in place or restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. See: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ [accessed 5 October 2020, webpage last updated on 1 October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Thailand,THA,20200922,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Note: On September 22, the government passed a new shopping subsidy package for welfare cardholders worth THB 51 billion, financed by the government’s additional borrowing. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 [accessed 5 October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Thailand,THA,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has instructed ministry departments to devise measures to tackle unemployment and propel the economic recovery in preparation for a full reopening of Thailand's economy. The government lifted all business and activity lockdowns on July 1, which gradually came into place since late March to cope with the Covid-19 outbreak. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017061046/https:/www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Thailand,THA,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No changes in the policy of public gathering for covid-19. Public gathering limit has been introduced to cool down the political protest. " Thailand,THA,20201006,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Phase 6 of the reopening began on August 1 allowing entry to certain non-Thai visitors, including: medical tourists, filming crews, Thailand Elite card members, foreigners who have work permits, foreigners married to Thai nationals and foreigners studying at educational institutions. The mandatory 14-day quarantine does not apply to diplomats, but they must get tested at the airport https://web.archive.org/web/20201017061046/https:/www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Thailand,THA,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The FY 2021 Budget bill (THB 3.2 trillion) was approved effective October 1, the first day of the fiscal year. Many schemes with respect to reducing the burden of loans were introduced. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017061046/https:/www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Thailand,THA,20201025,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The government lifted all business and activity lockdowns on July 1. No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201102081419/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Thailand,THA,20201025,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201025,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201025,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Internal bus and train routes are opening up and travel between provinces is now permitted. http://web.archive.org/web/20201102083040/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/coronavirus" Thailand,THA,20201025,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201025,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No required internal movement restrictions found. See the ""movement restrcitions"" section in the website below. http://web.archive.org/web/20201102083340/https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Thailand,THA,20201025,C8: International travel controls,3,,"At present only certain categories of foreign nationals are permitted to enter or transit Thailand. http://web.archive.org/web/20201102084145/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand" Thailand,THA,20201025,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201025,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government on October 8th announced deduction on income tax (to rebate VAT) on products worth THB 30,000 per person running from October 23 to December 31, to help boost spending on goods and services. http://web.archive.org/web/20201102081419/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Thailand,THA,20201025,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Information about COVID-19 and recommendations for the public are published in official websites. http://web.archive.org/web/20201102083734/https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/index.php" Thailand,THA,20201025,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201025,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201025,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change found as the emergency decree continues to be effective until November 30th. http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045038/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10308&filename=index http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045230/https://thailand.prd.go.th/mobile_detail.php?cid=4&nid=9666" Thailand,THA,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public events are recommended to cancel as the emergency decree continues to be effective until November 30th. http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045038/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10308&filename=index http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045230/https://thailand.prd.go.th/mobile_detail.php?cid=4&nid=9666" Thailand,THA,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy change found as the emergency decree continues to be effective until November 30th. http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045038/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10308&filename=index http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045230/https://thailand.prd.go.th/mobile_detail.php?cid=4&nid=9666" Thailand,THA,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change found as the emergency decree continues to be effective until November 30th. http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045038/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10308&filename=index http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045230/https://thailand.prd.go.th/mobile_detail.php?cid=4&nid=9666" Thailand,THA,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change found as the emergency decree continues to be effective until November 30th. http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045038/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10308&filename=index http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045230/https://thailand.prd.go.th/mobile_detail.php?cid=4&nid=9666" Thailand,THA,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No policy change found as the emergency decree continues to be effective until November 30th. http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045038/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10308&filename=index http://web.archive.org/web/20201115045230/https://thailand.prd.go.th/mobile_detail.php?cid=4&nid=9666" Thailand,THA,20201103,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Only certain types of people are allowed to enter Thailand at present. http://web.archive.org/web/20201115050637/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements" Thailand,THA,20201103,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201103,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"No policy change found." Thailand,THA,20201118,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday approved the extension of an emergency decree for another 45 days, from Dec. 1, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021, to stem the spread of COVID-19. https://archive.vn/j5ry4" Thailand,THA,20201118,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday approved the extension of an emergency decree for another 45 days, from Dec. 1, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021, to stem the spread of COVID-19. https://archive.vn/j5ry4" Thailand,THA,20201118,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday approved the extension of an emergency decree for another 45 days, from Dec. 1, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021, to stem the spread of COVID-19. https://archive.vn/j5ry4" Thailand,THA,20201118,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday approved the extension of an emergency decree for another 45 days, from Dec. 1, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021, to stem the spread of COVID-19. https://archive.vn/j5ry4" Thailand,THA,20201118,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday approved the extension of an emergency decree for another 45 days, from Dec. 1, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021, to stem the spread of COVID-19. https://archive.vn/j5ry4" Thailand,THA,20201118,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday approved the extension of an emergency decree for another 45 days, from Dec. 1, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021, to stem the spread of COVID-19. https://archive.vn/j5ry4" Thailand,THA,20201118,C8: International travel controls,3,,"'Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Wednesday approved the extension of an emergency decree for 45 days, from Dec. 1, 2020 to Jan. 15, 2021, to stem the spread of COVID-19. ... Taweesin also said that the CCSA had also approved ""in principle"" a reduction of the 14-day quarantine period to 10 days.' https://archive.vn/j5ry4" Thailand,THA,20201122,C1: School closing,1,1,"No updates or changes noted https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195756/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10434&filename=index https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No updates or changes noted https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195756/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10434&filename=index https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No updates or changes noted https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195756/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10434&filename=index https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No updates or changes noted https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195756/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10434&filename=index https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No updates or changes noted https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195756/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10434&filename=index https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No updates or changes noted https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195756/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10434&filename=index https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No updates or changes noted https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195756/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10434&filename=index https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,C8: International travel controls,2,," The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reassured the public that it will continue to assist Thai citizens who wish to travel back to Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also relaxed measures for foreign nationals traveling to Thailand, which will stimulate the economy. So far, they have already issued 40,401 certificates of entry (COE) for foreign nationals entering Thailand. The groups of foreign nationals who have traveled to Thailand the most are (1) foreign nationals who hold a valid work permit, (2) foreign nationals who are the spouse, parent, or child of a Thai national, and (3) students in educational institutions. All of them have been in quarantine in accordance with the Government's measures. (28/11/2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,E1: Income support,2,1,"Following better than expected feedback on the government's ‘Co-pay’ general purchases subsidy campaign, the Ministry of Finance is now considering offering this benefit to more than 10 million people in the campaign’s second phase. The campaign is an economic stimulation measure introduced by the government in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The campaign is intended to help small vendors and businesses, and help cut down the general public’s cost of living, while at the same time promoting the use of electronic transactions through the government’s mobile wallet app. The Co-pay campaign targets people who have income; it is one of the three economic measures recently introduced, the other two being an allocation of additional benefits for 14 million government welfare card holders and an income tax subsidy campaign for buyers of certain goods and services. The Ministry of Finance says each of these campaigns targets different segments of the population, reflecting the government’s intention to help people of all groups. (24/11/2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Following better than expected feedback on the government's ‘Co-pay’ general purchases subsidy campaign, the Ministry of Finance is now considering offering this benefit to more than 10 million people in the campaign’s second phase. The campaign is an economic stimulation measure introduced by the government in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The campaign is intended to help small vendors and businesses, and help cut down the general public’s cost of living, while at the same time promoting the use of electronic transactions through the government’s mobile wallet app. The Co-pay campaign targets people who have income; it is one of the three economic measures recently introduced, the other two being an allocation of additional benefits for 14 million government welfare card holders and an income tax subsidy campaign for buyers of certain goods and services. The Ministry of Finance says each of these campaigns targets different segments of the population, reflecting the government’s intention to help people of all groups. (24/11/2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"no changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,H2: Testing policy,2,,"no changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"no changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"from Prime Minister speech on 11/26/2020: as we enter the holiday season, I ask everyone to keep up their guard and to continue with their discipline in wearing masks, their hand hygiene, and social distancing so that we may continue to work our way through this crisis and avoid the virus spreading in our country and causing even greater economic suffering. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129195756/https://thailand.prd.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=10434&filename=index No changes noted - https://web.archive.org/web/20201129200850/https://thailand.prd.go.th/more_news.php?cid=2&filename=index" Thailand,THA,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"'The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with Thai Airways International (THAI), Thai Hotels Association (THA) and Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), has launched the ‘Amazing Thailand Plus’ offer for international travellers who wish to enter Thailand during the pandemic. The offer comprises over 400 packages, inclusive of special fares on international and domestic flights, rooms at government-accredited Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) hotels, and post-quarantine tours or transfers. Accommodation options are available at 70 ASQ hotels and over other 100 hotels in designated destinations. Bookings must be made through Thai Airways International by choosing from A, B, or C package: ... The offers are available from December 2020 until March 2021, for travel period starting from December 2020 until April 2021. A single-entry tourist visa (TR) or a special tourist visa (STV) is currently available for non-Thai citizens from the Covid-19 low-risk countries, as per Ministry of Public Health.' https://archive.vn/6sKu0" Tajikistan,TJK,20200121,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Tajik Ministry of Health sent a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country's tourism development committee, in which it asked departments to restrict both business and leisure trips of Tajik citizens to China. The Deputy Minister of Health of Tajikistan noted that preventive work is being carried out in all regions of the country, laboratories are prepared for the on-line examination of citizens who arrived from China. The deputy minister also added that the situation in Tajikistan remains stable so far, there have not been any cases of coronavirus among Tajik citizens, and all visitors from China are screened to identify signs of a dangerous disease. All airports are equipped with quarantine points. Kamolzoda asked the Tajiks to refrain from flying to China for a while. According to him, ""it is impossible to restrict the entry of citizens of other countries into our country,"" but, for security reasons, we will check all citizens coming from China, including Tajiks. "" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529133937/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2835826.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200201,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Khovar state news agency has reported that between February 1 and April 30, nearly 11,000 people have been placed in preventative quarantine. Of that total, 8,438 were discharged without showing signs of ill-health. More than 2,000 are still under observation. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528225850/https://eurasianet.org/tajikistan-finally-confirms-its-first-15-coronavirus-cases" Tajikistan,TJK,20200203,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Students, businessmen, Chinese citizens working in Tajikistan, who arrived from China, total 300 people, were quarantined for 14 days. However, they did not show signs of coronavirus. This was reported by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529133052/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2847860.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200203,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"In Tajikistan, a special headquarters began to work to counter the spread of coronavirus and was formed on behalf of President Emomali Rahmon. The headquarters was formed from the heads of the ministries of health, education, agriculture, the ministry of foreign affairs,, youth, as well as the heads of TV and radio, airlines and airports of the country. All decisions and recommendations of the headquarters must be implemented throughout Tajikistan. According to the country's Ministry of Health, not a single case of coronavirus infection has been recorded in Tajikistan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529132748/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2847875.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200204,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to Tajik Deputy Minister of Health Mirhamuddin Kamolzoda, only patients with signs of the virus will be tested. To date, none have been identified in the country. Tajikistan received a large batch of Russian diagnostic tools, but the Ministry of Health plans to use them only in case of the appearance of primary signs of coronavirus. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529131935/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2849024.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200224,C8: International travel controls,2,,"In connection with the spread of coronavirus in several Iranian cities, the Tajik authorities decided to suspend flights between the two countries. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529135405/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2866558.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200227,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Tajikistan is taking additional measures to prevent the entry of a new type of coronavirus into the country. To do this, all citizens of Iran, South Korea and Japan will be quarantined for two weeks upon arrival in Tajikistan. It is reported that this measure applies to all citizens of these countries, regardless of the country of arrival. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200228152523/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2869809.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200229,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"During the meeting chaired by President of the Republic Emomali Rahmon, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare Nasim Olimzoda delivered a report on measures taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The minister’s report noted that among the citizens of the republic and other countries who arrived in Tajikistan in recent months, there has not been a single case of coronavirus infection. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529134602/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2871459.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200303,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Travel companies in Tajikistan should suspend the organization of tours. Such a recommendation was made by the tourism development committee under the government of the country, in a corresponding letter circulated to relevant organizations Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529134357/https://regnum.ru/news/economy/2873955.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200303,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Tajikistan notified local and foreign airlines that it would block the entry of citizens from a list of 35 countries which have had confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The countries include (with their number of confirmed cases as of March 3 in parentheses: China (80,151), South Korea (5,186), Italy (2,036), Iran (1,501), Japan (274), Spain (120), Singapore (108), United States (105), Kuwait (56), Bahrain (49), Thailand (43), Switzerland (42), the United Kingdom (40), Malaysia (36), Australia (31), Canada (27), Iraq (26), United Arab Emirates (21), Austria (18), Vietnam (16), Sweden (15), Lebanon (13), Israel (12), Croatia (9), Belgium (8), Finland (6), Oman (6), Algeria (5), India (5), the Philippines (3), Egypt (2), Afghanistan (1), Cambodia (1), Nepal (1) and Sri Lanka (1). Missing from the list, but with more than 100 cases, are France (191) and Germany (165). In addition, states in neighboring regions with recent cases like Georgia (3), Azerbaijan (3) and Armenia (1) are also not on the ban list, yet. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528130301/https://www.interfax.ru/world/697502" Tajikistan,TJK,20200305,C1: School closing,0,,"Higher and secondary educational institutions of Tajikistan will not be quarantined, Deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Tajikistan for the Prevention of Coronavirus said at a press conference. He noted that in schools, colleges and universities regular medical examinations of pupils and students are carried out, as well as consultations for parents. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528175712/https://tj.sputniknews.ru/main/20200305/1030827028/Tajikistan-mecheti-karantin-shkola-koronavirus.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"In Tajikistan, as of March 5, not a single case of coronavirus infection has been registered, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare Mirhamuddin Kamolzoda said at a briefing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529075559/https://tj.sputniknews.ru/country/20200305/1030824494/Kamolzoda-otmena-marshirovok-zakrytii-mechetey-tajikistan-koronavirus.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200316,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Wearing masks is mandatory in public transports and public spaces only. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907105336/https://tj.sputniknews.ru/health/20200316/1030886645/tajikistan-koronavirus-maski-zashchita-proizvodstvo.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Tajikistan strengthens anti-epidemic measures. In accordance with the order of the President of Tajikistan dated March 18, 2020, in order to implement measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection (COVID - 19), the Republican headquarters was established to strengthen anti-epidemic measures. The management of the headquarters is entrusted to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529124529/https://asiaplustj.info/ru/news/tajikistan/power/20200320/kohir-rasulzoda-vozglavil-novii-shtab-po-usileniyu-protivoepidemicheskih-meropriyatii " Tajikistan,TJK,20200319,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There are still no cases of infection with the new COVID-19 coronavirus in Tajikistan as announced by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The agency asks citizens to remain calm and not to believe the rumors about the appearance of coronavirus pneumonia in Tajikistan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529125904/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2889769.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200324,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Tajik authorities have decided to close the state border with Kyrgyzstan. This was reported in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200326170051/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2895218.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200325,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As of March 25, 2020, 3,156 people are in quarantine zones in Tajikistan, of which 107 are foreigners, the country's Ministry of Health and Social Protection said. According to the agency, 5 179 people who entered the territory of Tajikistan from February 1 to March 24, were quarantined in various medical institutions of the country. Of these, 2023 people were allowed to go home after necessary medical measures, while the rest remained in quarantine. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200326170051/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2895218.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200329,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Tajik authorities say that as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country, public transport and crowded places will now be disinfected. According to official figures, as of March 28, there had not been a single case of coronavirus infection in Tajikistan, but authorities say that the strengthening of measures is due to the threat of the rapid spread of the virus around the world. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528233616/https://rus.ozodi.org/a/30515595.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200330,C1: School closing,0,,"The Tajik government will not extend school holidays, which should end March 31. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Tajikistan. Thus, classes in Tajik schools will begin on April 1, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529092457/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2899618.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200401,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"In Tajikistan, short-term and long-term visits to prisoners are temporarily suspended in all prisons. This was reported by the head of the Main Department of the Execution of Criminal Sentences of the Ministry of Justice of Tajikistan Mansurdzhon Umarov. Measures were introduced by the government to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Tajikistan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529091346/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2902518.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200407,C5: Close public transport,0,,"In the fight against coronavirus infection in Dushanbe, disinfection is carried out daily in public transport and minibuses. Only after carrying out all the sanitation work do the vehicles enter the route. Outreach work is also being carried out among drivers. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529090952/https://regnum.ru/news/economy/2908367.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200410,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan reports that temporary restrictions have been introduced on the entry and exit of all citizens of foreign countries and stateless persons through all checkpoints on the state borders of the Republic of Tajikistan. These restrictions do not apply to diplomats of foreign states and representatives of international organizations and financial institutions, as well as members of their families accredited in the Republic of Tajikistan. In case of entry of the specified category of persons into the territory of the republic, the procedure of compulsory 14-day self-isolation in the places of their permanent residence under the supervision of employees of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of the Republic of Tajikistan is provided. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528130447/https://www.mfa.tj/ru/main/view/5919/vremennye-ogranicheniya-na-vezd-i-vyezd-inostrannykh-grazhdan-i-lits-bez-grazhdanstva-cherez-punkty-propuska-na-gosudarstvennoi-granitse-tadzhikistana" Tajikistan,TJK,20200414,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From February 1 to March 30, 6,159 Tajik citizens arrived in Tajikistan from abroad and were placed under 14-day quarantine by order of the country's Ministry of Health. As of March 31, more than 4 thousand of them are in quarantine. These measures were introduced by the government to prevent the spread of coronavirus. After two weeks before discharge from quarantine, citizens must make an express test, which the Tajik authorities have received from the Russian Federation. According to the country's Ministry of Health, there are still no cases of coronavirus infection in Tajikistan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529091937/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2902407.html " Tajikistan,TJK,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since April 18, mosques have been banned from conducting mass prayers and religious rites. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528180117/https://rus.ozodlik.org/a/30594031.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200421,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Conventional outbreak of pneumonia: Tajikistan denies entry of coronavirus. A sharp increase in the number of pneumonia cases in the country was explained in Tajikistan. According to the deputy head of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of the country, Shodihon Jamshed, the health of the country's citizens was greatly affected by weather conditions, which were rather unfavorable in recent days: snow, rain, a sharp wind, so “the number of respiratory diseases has risen sharply over the past few days , including pneumonia. "" The press service of the Ministry of Health noted that rumors circulated on the network that people who died from pneumonia were infected with coronavirus are unfounded and aimed at misinforming citizens. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529083710/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2923790.html " Tajikistan,TJK,20200422,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"On April 16, 2020, 2317 tests for coronavirus were carried out in Tajikistan, of which 440 were repeated. The results in all cases were negative, the press service of the Tajik Ministry of Health and Social Affairs said today, April 22. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200520080641/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2925380.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200424,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First of all, those citizens who have pronounced symptoms of pneumonia are tested. They are also prescribed radiography, computed tomography, general and biochemical blood tests - Ministry of Health. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528233009/https://www.asiaplustj.info/ru/news/tajikistan/society/20200424/minzdrav-otvetil-na-zapros-grazhdanskogo-obtshestva-epidemiologicheskaya-situatsiya-v-strane-otnositelno-spokoinaya" Tajikistan,TJK,20200425,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In accordance with the decision of the Republican Committee on the Fight against the Covid, cinemas and theatres are suspended in the country. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200509190401/https://asiaplustj.info/ru/news/tajikistan/power/20200425/tadzhikistan-vvel-zapret-na-eksport-zernovih-i-bobovih-i-otmenil-vse-obtshestvennie-meropriyatiya" Tajikistan,TJK,20200425,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In accordance with the decision of the republican headquarters for the prevention of coronavirus, it is forbidden to conduct all kinds of mass events such as meetings and seminars, sports events, screenings of performances in cinemas and theaters. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528181210/https://ria.ru/20200425/1570557714.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200426,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The Tajikistan Football Championship is stopped until May 10 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This was reported on April 25 by the press service of the Football Federation of Tajikistan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529084406/https://regnum.ru/news/sport/2929263.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200427,C1: School closing,0,,"Summer holidays start early; however, as its described as an early start to summer holiday rather than a covid-19 closure (also reflected in the UNESCO tracker), coded as '0' rather than required to close (2G) On April 25, it was announced that all schools in Dushanbe (but not universities, Asia Plus reported) would temporarily close from April 27 to May 10, “in order to protect the health and safety of the population.” Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200524022943/https://thediplomat.com/2020/04/are-there-really-no-covid-19-cases-in-tajikistan/" Tajikistan,TJK,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Those arriving from the capital of Tajikistan, the city of Dushanbe, in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), must mandatory spend 14 days in self-isolation. This decision was made by the administration of the region. When entering the territory of GBAO, doctors measure the temperature of newly arrived citizens, and also conduct explanatory conversations with them to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Then they are sent to compulsory two-week home quarantine, and only at the end of this time it will be possible to go to work and visit public places if there are no symptoms of COVID-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529081828/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2932122.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200430,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All metropolitan non-food markets in Tajikistan will be closed for 10 days from April 30 to May 10, 2020 for disinfection. In all clothing markets in Dushanbe, ""regardless of ownership and departmental affiliation,"" sanitary days are announced, the press service of the city hall said. During this time, the city authorities promise to carry out large-scale disinfection of outlets. It is noted that such measures were taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus. According to official data, no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in Tajikistan today. However, in all regions of the country, authorities intensified preventive and disinfection work. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529082119/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2933653.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200430,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Wearing medical masks has become mandatory for all residents of Tajikistan. This decision was made today, April 30, at an emergency meeting of the Republican Headquarters for the Prevention of the Coronavirus Pandemic, chaired by the country's Prime Minister. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529082223/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2934479.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200430,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Tajikistan finally confirms its first 15 coronavirus cases. Tajikistan’s prime minister confirmed on April 30 that the nation’s health authorities have detected their first 15 cases of coronavirus, finally ending a concerted campaign of denials that the pandemic had reached the country. Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda said at an emergency meeting of the Coronavirus Pandemic Prevention Committee that five cases were in Dushanbe and the other 10 in the northern Sughd region. The announcement has come just ahead of the arrival of a World Health Organization expert mission, which is traveling to Tajikistan to help the government assess readiness for coping with a COVID-19 outbreak. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528225850/https://eurasianet.org/tajikistan-finally-confirms-its-first-15-coronavirus-cases" Tajikistan,TJK,20200430,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Khovar state news agency has reported that between February 1 and April 30, nearly 11,000 people have been placed in preventative quarantine. Of that total, 8,438 were discharged without showing signs of ill-health. More than 2,000 are still under observation. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528225850/https://eurasianet.org/tajikistan-finally-confirms-its-first-15-coronavirus-cases" Tajikistan,TJK,20200430,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Masks are mandatory in all public spaces, but no repressive measure was decided upon in case of non compliance. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907104653/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2934479.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200504,C1: School closing,0,,"Students of higher educational institutions of Tajikistan have summer vacations starting on May 4. The corresponding decision was made at an emergency meeting of the Republican headquarters to prevent the coronavirus pandemic in the country on April 30. This order applies to first, second and third year students. Graduates of the country's universities must pass all state exams by May 15, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529082602/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2934494.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,," Tajikistan has actively taken on the disinfection of public places. The mobile groups of the Committee for Emergencies and Civil Defense continue to actively carry out sanitary treatment of crowded places. Disinfection is carried out using mix of sodium and calcium hypochlorite, the Tajik state-owned Khovar news agency reported, citing a source at the agency’s press center. According to the source, employees carried out disinfection in the buildings of the prosecutor's office, court, police stations. In addition, the areas, parks of the region and the adjacent territories of the city of Bokhtar. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529080755/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2938201.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Passenger vehicles between the central part of Tajikistan and the regions will not be suspended due to the spread of coronavirus, Asia-Plus reports citing the country's Ministry of Transport. The report also states that the terminals, drivers and passengers of vehicles must undergo mandatory treatment with antiseptic. The department emphasized that drivers undergo a medical examination every day, receiving from the doctors all the necessary recommendations. In addition, car drivers as well as passengers are required to wear medical masks. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529080956/https://regnum.ru/news/economy/2938130.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200505,C1: School closing,0,,"In Tajikistan, summer vacations are announced ahead of schedule for students of secondary educational institutions. They will last until August 16th. This decision today, May 5, was adopted by the Republican headquarters for the prevention of the spread of coronavirus infection. However, graduation students will take exams. Ninth graders must pass exams in four disciplines, and eleventh graders must take exams in six from June 15 to June 24, 2020. Schooling is scheduled to resume on August 17, 2020. In addition, holidays in kindergartens were extended too - “until the epidemiological situation in the republic is stabilized in agreement with the Republican headquarters to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529075035/https://regnum.ru/news/innovatio/2939272.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200505,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Higher educational institutions of Tajikistan, according to the decree of the head of the Ministry of Education and Science, cannot expel contract students for late payment of tuition fees, the press service of the department reports. This category of students will be able to pay for their studies after the stabilization of the epidemiological situation in the country, the report said. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529074006/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2939280.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200509,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"9 May Currently, several villages in the Sughd region are subject to severe restrictions due to coronavirus. lResidents of Sogd region are urged not to leave home unnecessarily due to the spread of the new strain of coronavirus. According to Sputnik Tajikistan, a resident of the village of Devashtich Komil Sharipov, the last three days there have been phrases “don't leave your home”. Cannot find any sources which detail how long this restriction lasted. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528234329/https://tj.sputniknews.ru/country/20200511/1031219299/zhiteli-sogdian-oblast-ostavatsya-dom-koronavirus.html " Tajikistan,TJK,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All hairdressing salons, beauty salons, shops selling phones, as well as car washes by order of the Dushanbe City Hall are closed until May 31, 2020. The press service of the mayor's office said that the decision was made in the framework of the fight against coronavirus, as well as preventing its spread throughout Tajikistan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529071300/https://regnum.ru/news/economy/2947106.html " Tajikistan,TJK,20200512,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 8. Recommendations to avoid festive celebrations of Eid-al-Fitr in place as of 26th May. Coded as a recommended to stay at home across the country as unable to find evidence for specific stay at home requirements. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200623141503/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-8-25-may-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200519,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Press Center of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan launched the Single National Database on COVID-19 – covid.tj. The portal is in Tajik and Russian and will publish statistics on the number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths in Tajikistan. In addition to statistics, it also includes information on symptoms of coronavirus disease, recommendations on how to prevent it, hotline numbers for questions and answers to issues relating to the disease. Citizens will be able to get accurate and tested information on COVID-19 in Tajikistan from this site. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200609233222/http://moh.tj/new-website-on-covid-19-was-launched/?lang=en" Tajikistan,TJK,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In Tajikistan, about 50% of employees of state institutions and organizations of the city of Dushanbe were sent on unpaid leave due to the spread of the coronavirus, Asia-Plus reports citing a source in the capital’s city hall. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529071029/https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2958454.html " Tajikistan,TJK,20200526,C5: Close public transport,0,,"26 May OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 8. No reports of public transport closures. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200623141503/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-8-25-may-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200526,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"26 May OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 8. No reports of public transport closures or internal movement restrictions. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200623141503/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-8-25-may-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200528,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Tajik authorities have introduced temporary restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals into the country. Land border crossings between Tajikistan and neighbouring countries are closed to travellers. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528131007/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan" Tajikistan,TJK,20200603,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"3 June OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 9. There are no formal restrictions for in-country movement. Nonetheless, authorities of GBAO and Sughd province have introduced some restrictions for public transport inside the oblasts and strongly advise people to refrain from unreasoned travels with private vehicles. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200614125812/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-9-1-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200603,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"3 June OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 9. There are no formal restrictions for in-country movement. Nonetheless, authorities of GBAO and Sughd province have introduced some restrictions for public transport inside the oblasts and strongly advise people to refrain from unreasoned travels with private vehicles. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200614125812/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-9-1-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"15th June IMF: On June 6, the government presented a reopening plan. According to Republican Commission for Prevention of Further Spread of COVID-19, bazaars, cafes, beauty and hairdressing salons, and barber shops along other businesses are expected to resume operations in Tajikistan starting on June 15. All businesses must adhere to strict cautionary measures, including regular disinfection of premises and observance of social distancing. Airports and schools remain closed, which counts as some workplaces, so still coded as a 2G. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703000939/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200706114258/https://asiaplustj.info/en/news/tajikistan/society/20200609/coronavirus-4609-officially-confirmed-covid-19-cases-reported-in-tajikistan-as-of-june-8-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020 " Tajikistan,TJK,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"15 June OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 11. As of 15 June 2020, all the public facilities, clothing markets, shopping malls, beauty salons, sanatoriums, restaurants and others, which have been temporary closed due to COVID-19 related epidemiological situation have re-opened. However, limitations of mass gatherings are still valid, prohibiting mass prayers in mosques and mass gatherings at different traditional ceremonies (weddings, funerals, etc). No longer able to code it as recommend staying home if people are able to go to beauty salons, and cannot find any specific evidence with any recommendations to stay at home. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622092036/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-11-15-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200615,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"15 June OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 11. Public transport between Khujand city and other districts of Sughd oblast has been restricted as reported by the Oblast Traffic Police, while for private movement population is strongly advised to refrain from unreasoned travels. Similar advisory and restrictions are introduced between Khorog city and other districts of GBAO. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622092036/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-11-15-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200616,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"16 June OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 11. Public transport between Khujand city and other districts of Sughd oblast has been restricted as reported by the Oblast Traffic Police, while for private movement population is strongly advised to refrain from unreasoned travels. Similar advisory and restrictions are introduced between Khorog city and other districts of GBAO. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200622092036/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-11-15-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200616,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are required at all times outside the home and those who do not comply can be fined. However, due to a lack of economic resources, not all inhabitants can afford buying masks, hence indicator 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907104155/https://www.currenttime.tv/a/tajikistan-masks-law/30674428.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200619,E1: Income support,1,1,"June 19 Up to 50,000 low-income families with young children in Tajikistan will receive a one-time payment of 500 Tajik somoni as emergency social assistance. These payments are provided as part of the World Bank-financed Tajikistan Emergency COVID-19 Project (TEC-19), which is supporting Tajikistan’s efforts in responding to the health and social risks associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic. NOTE: this funding has been given to the government from external sources such as the World Bank. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628120135/https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/06/19/world-bank-supported-project-finances-cash-transfers-to-protect-vulnerable-children-in-tajikistan Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618201302/https://reliefweb.int/report/uzbekistan/world-bank-s-covid-19-response-europe-and-central-asia-glance-enru " Tajikistan,TJK,20200620,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of 20 June 2020, a ban on weddings has been lifted, allowing organization of weddings by having only one ceremony (traditionally weddings foresee several ceremonies), with participation of maximum 100 people. This still does not permit public gatherings to take place. .https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200620,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"As of 20 June 2020, a ban on weddings has been lifted, allowing organization of weddings by having only one ceremony (traditionally weddings foresee several ceremonies), with participation of maximum 100 people. This still does not permit public gatherings to take place. .https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200622194352/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2984842.html " Tajikistan,TJK,20200623,C1: School closing,0,,"As per note on 05 May In Tajikistan, summer vacations are announced ahead of schedule for students of secondary educational institutions. They will last until August 16th. This decision today, May 5, was adopted by the Republican headquarters for the prevention of the spread of coronavirus infection. However, graduation students will take exams. Ninth graders must pass exams in four disciplines, and eleventh graders must take exams in six from June 15 to June 24, 2020. Schooling is scheduled to resume on August 17, 2020. In addition, holidays in kindergartens were extended too - “until the epidemiological situation in the republic is stabilized in agreement with the Republican headquarters to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529075035/https://regnum.ru/news/innovatio/2939272.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200624,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"24 June OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 12. Cannot find any other sources to confirm this. No changes have been reported on status of in-country movement. In Sughd and GBAO regions, public transport between districts of the regions have been restricted, while for private movement population is strongly advised to refrain from unreasoned travels. Local air company “Tajik Air” announced that Dushanbe-Khorog flights can be resumed, if sufficient demand is in place. Airports remain closed, while railway routes remain open for cargo. Commercial flights to/from UAE and Uzbekistan will resume as of 1 July 2020. Passengers of the flights will have to be COVID-19 negative tested. Since 15 June 2020, the border crossing point with China “Kulma” has re-opened for cargo. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200624,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"24 June OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation Report 12. All the public facilities throughout the country, including major markets and shopping malls, beauty salons, sanatoriums and others closed due to COVID-19 have re-opened on 15 June 2020 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200624,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"24 June OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 12. Cannot find any other sources to confirm this. No changes have been reported on status of in-country movement. In Sughd and GBAO regions, public transport between districts of the regions have been restricted, while for private movement population is strongly advised to refrain from unreasoned travels. Local air company “Tajik Air” announced that Dushanbe-Khorog flights can be resumed, if sufficient demand is in place. Airports remain closed, while railway routes remain open for cargo. Commercial flights to/from UAE and Uzbekistan will resume as of 1 July 2020. Passengers of the flights will have to be COVID-19 negative tested. Since 15 June 2020, the border crossing point with China “Kulma” has re-opened for cargo. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200630,E1: Income support,1,1,"As of June 30th The Government is providing lump-sum assistance equivalent to minimum wage to vulnerable households and other socially disadvantaged groups. Government is providing free medical care to citizens placed under medical care and COVID-19 patients, as well as sick leave and compensation benefits. Health workers are to receive supplemental pay Government is providing grain, seed and fuel to farms to boost food security, and time-bound tax holidays and relief to targeted industries and small businesses until September 1, 2020. NOTE: this funding has been given to the government from external sources such as the World Bank. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706114214/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618201302/https://reliefweb.int/report/uzbekistan/world-bank-s-covid-19-response-europe-and-central-asia-glance-enru" Tajikistan,TJK,20200630,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"As of 30th June Tariff increases on electricity, water, and communal services have been postponed until end of 2020. Coded as narrow as unable to find evidence this is comprehensive. NOTE: this funding has been given to the government from external sources such as the World Bank. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706114214/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618201302/https://reliefweb.int/report/uzbekistan/world-bank-s-covid-19-response-europe-and-central-asia-glance-enru" Tajikistan,TJK,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"1 July OCHA Relief Web Tajikistan Situation report 12. Cannot find any other sources to confirm this. Commercial flights to/from UAE and Uzbekistan will resume as of 1 July 2020. Passengers of the flights will have to be COVID-19 negative tested. Since 15 June 2020, the border crossing point with China “Kulma” has re-opened for cargo. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200707,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"July 6-8th: Markets are fully operational and staple food commodities available in all monitored food markets during the reporting week. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716110301/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-13-6-july-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200707,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"July 6-8th: Airports remain closed, while railway routes remain open for cargo. No changes have been reported on the status of borders as well. No changes have been reported on status of in-country movement. In Sughd region, public transport between districts of the regions have been restricted, while for private movement population is strongly advised to refrain from unreasoned travels. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716110301/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-13-6-july-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200707,C8: International travel controls,3,,"July 6-8th: Airports remain closed, while railway routes remain open for cargo. No changes have been reported on the status of borders as well. WFP humanitarian flights will fly from Dushanbe to Sharjah UAE from 13 of July twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays, and the flights will be open for UN staff members and humanitarian workers. Transits are possible to Dubai and Addis Ababa international Airports. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716110301/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-13-6-july-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200716,C1: School closing,0,,"As per note on 23 June by Helen Tatlow: ""In Tajikistan, summer vacations are announced ahead of schedule for students of secondary educational institutions. They will last until August 16th. This decision today, May 5, was adopted by the Republican headquarters for the prevention of the spread of coronavirus infection. However, graduation students will take exams. Ninth graders must pass exams in four disciplines, and eleventh graders must take exams in six from June 15 to June 24, 2020. Schooling is scheduled to resume on August 17, 2020. In addition, holidays in kindergartens were extended too - “until the epidemiological situation in the republic is stabilized in agreement with the Republican headquarters to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529075035/https://regnum.ru/news/innovatio/2939272.html """ Tajikistan,TJK,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""For the time being, public health measures in force are limited to compulsory “mask regime” and social distancing in public places"" [...] ""Markets are fully operational and staple food commodities are available in all monitored food markets."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200728032846/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/SitRep%2314%20COVID%2019_22072020.pdf" Tajikistan,TJK,20200716,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," There is a ""ban for mass gatherings (including ban for Friday Prayers in the mosques)"" that is still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728032846/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/SitRep%2314%20COVID%2019_22072020.pdf" Tajikistan,TJK,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"As per note on july 3 by Helen Tatlow: ""As of 20 June 2020, a ban on weddings has been lifted, allowing organization of weddings by having only one ceremony (traditionally weddings foresee several ceremonies), with participation of maximum 100 people. This still does not permit public gatherings to take place. .https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200622194352/https://regnum.ru/news/society/2984842.html "" No changes in policy were found during update. " Tajikistan,TJK,20200716,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Could not find a better source than the Office of UN Resident Coordinator. It does not state any change concerning public transportation. Therefore, indicator is left with same score as previous entry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728032846/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/SitRep%2314%20COVID%2019_22072020.pdf" Tajikistan,TJK,20200716,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200728032846/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/SitRep%2314%20COVID%2019_22072020.pdf " Tajikistan,TJK,20200716,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"In Sughd and GBAO regions, public transport between districts of the regions have been restricted, while for private movement population is strongly advised to refrain from unreasoned travels https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-9-1-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200716,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Airports remain closed, while railway routes remain open for cargo. The border crossing points with neighboring countries remain closed for civilians and open for cargo import/export (although only on points with customs terminals). Borders with China and Afghanistan are now open for cargo. On the Tajik-Uzbek border all truck drivers are tested for COVID-19, which takes 2 to 4 days (max) to pass the border. Many of the drivers are tested while entering points to Uzbekistan and are continuing to Tajikistan with the same test results, as the Tajik side is accepting this test certificate."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200728032846/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/SitRep%2314%20COVID%2019_22072020.pdf " Tajikistan,TJK,20200716,E1: Income support,1,1,"""On 11 July 2020, President Emomali Rahmon signed a Governmental Decree on provision of one-time payment in the amount of a one-month minimum salary to vulnerable families. The decree has been issued in implementation of the Executive Order of the President of 6 June 2020 “On preventing the impact of the COVID19 infectious disease on the socio-economic spheres of the Republic of Tajikistan”."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200728032846/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/SitRep%2314%20COVID%2019_22072020.pdf " Tajikistan,TJK,20200716,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"As per note on June 30th by Helen Tatlow: ""As of 30th June Tariff increases on electricity, water, and communal services have been postponed until end of 2020. Coded as narrow as unable to find evidence this is comprehensive. NOTE: this funding has been given to the government from external sources such as the World Bank. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706114214/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618201302/https://reliefweb.int/report/uzbekistan/world-bank-s-covid-19-response-europe-and-central-asia-glance-enru """ Tajikistan,TJK,20200724,C1: School closing,0,,"Still on summer vacation https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/2020%2006%20TajikistanCountry%20Brief%20June.pdf" Tajikistan,TJK,20200724,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Workplaces like bazzars and cafes are open. They are required to adhere to strict social distance and hygiene measures. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Tajikistan,TJK,20200724,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The ban on weddings has been lifted. There are no announcements on other public events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200724,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Public gatherings are restricted to an attendance of 100 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200724,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport is allowed in certain regions. In Sughd and GBAO regions, public transport between districts of the regions have been restricted, while for private movement population is strongly advised to refrain from unreasoned travels https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200724,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"In some regions, people are allowed to go to work, while others are recommended to stay at home. In Sughd and GBAO regions, public transport between districts of the regions have been restricted, while for private movement population is strongly advised to refrain from unreasoned travels https://web.archive.org/web/20200628150435/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-12-24-june-2020 https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-9-1-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200724,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In june, commercial flights were open for UAE and Uzbekistan. Some Airports still remain closed. https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-9-1-june-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200804,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""For the time being, public health measures in force are limited to compulsory “mask regime” and social distancing in public places, as well as ban for mass gatherings (including ban for Friday Prayers in the mosques). However, it should be noted that “mask regime” and social distancing measures are barely followed by the population in public places."" http://archive.fo/suQtX" Tajikistan,TJK,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Based on earlier UNCT reports, maintaining 2G as the gatherings policy appears to be 'leaky' in its enforcement. ""For the time being, public health measures in force are limited to compulsory “mask regime” and social distancing in public places, as well as ban for mass gatherings (including ban for Friday Prayers in the mosques). However, it should be noted that “mask regime” and social distancing measures are barely followed by the population in public places."" http://archive.fo/suQtX" Tajikistan,TJK,20200804,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"""No changes have been reported on status of in-country movement. Airports remain closed, while railway routes remain open for cargo."" http://archive.fo/suQtX" Tajikistan,TJK,20200804,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The border crossing points with neighboring countries remain closed for civilians and open for cargo import/export (although only on points with customs terminals). Borders with China and Afghanistan are now open for cargo. On the Tajik-Uzbek border all truck drivers are tested for COVID-19, which takes 2 to 4 days (max) to pass the border. Many of the drivers are tested while entering points to Uzbekistan and are continuing to Tajikistan with the same test results, as the Tajik side is accepting this test certificate."" http://archive.fo/suQtX" Tajikistan,TJK,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""There are no local restrictions or localised lockdowns in place, however you must wear a face covering in public spaces, including in vehicles. Breaches of regulations can result in fines or eventually imprisonment."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan/coronavirus" Tajikistan,TJK,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"""There are no local restrictions or localised lockdowns in place, however you must wear a face covering in public spaces, including in vehicles. Breaches of regulations can result in fines or eventually imprisonment."" https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan/coronavirus" Tajikistan,TJK,20200807,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The government of Tajikistan has imposed temporary restrictions on the entry of all foreign nationals through all checkpoints into Tajikistan. Travellers entering are currently being confined for 14 days; this may be subject to change.""" Tajikistan,TJK,20200817,C1: School closing,0,,"Schools have reopened. https://web.archive.org/web/20200818060839/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/tajikistan-reopens-schools-measures-prevent-covid-19-200817193947792.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Independence day celebrations are forbidden (September 9). https://web.archive.org/web/20200907103340/https://rus.ozodi.org/a/30816641.html" Tajikistan,TJK,20200828,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As of 15 August 2020, public transport in Dushanbe has been putted in full capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907103641/https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/covid-19-tajikistan-situation-report-15-18-august-2020" Tajikistan,TJK,20200908,C1: School closing,0,,"Local schools and universities opened in mid-August. See: https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive no available, page updated last on September 3, accessed 17th September 2020)" Tajikistan,TJK,20200908,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Religious gatherings and other large events are prohibited. See: https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive no available, page updated last on September 3, accessed 17th September 2020)" Tajikistan,TJK,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Large events are prohibited. See: https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive no available, page updated last on September 3, accessed 17th September 2020)" Tajikistan,TJK,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There is no curfew in place" Tajikistan,TJK,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. See: https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive no available, page updated last on September 3, accessed 17th September 2020)" Tajikistan,TJK,20200908,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Officially, travelers who arrive without documentation of a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued with 72 hours of arrival are subject to testing. These travellers will be subject to quarantine until return of negative test results. See: https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive no available, page updated last on September 3, accessed 17th September 2020)" Tajikistan,TJK,20200908,E1: Income support,1,1,"The Government is providing VAT exemptions on essential imports, lump-sum assistance equivalent to minimum wage to vulnerable households and other socially disadvantaged groups. Health workers are also receiving supplemental pay. For more measures, see: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020)" Tajikistan,TJK,20200908,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Tariff increases on electricity, water, and communal services have been postponed until end of 2020. For more measures, see: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive unavailable, accessed 17th September 2020)" Tajikistan,TJK,20200908,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Tajik government has mandated the use of masks in public. Failure to wear a protective face mask in public may result in a fine. See: https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive no available, page updated last on September 3, accessed 17th September 2020)" Tajikistan,TJK,20200923,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Universities hold explanatory work with students to wear face masks inside and outside the universities. University students sign an official receipt about not violating facial coverings and social distancing rules. In case of not wearing a face mask, university students will be fined. Link: https://archive.vn/yzYlm" Tajikistan,TJK,20200928,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Tajikistan, Uzbekistan to discuss reopening of borders, resumption of flights. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928123707/https://akipress.com/news:648710:Tajikistan,_Uzbekistan_to_discuss_reopening_of_borders,_resumption_of_flights/" Tajikistan,TJK,20200929,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On March 20, the Tajikistan government closed international borders amid fear of a COVID-19 outbreak. Currently, the government has not opened borders with all countries. For example, Tajikistan is planning to open flights with Russia and Uzbekistan in the near future. Link: https://archive.vn/ILJRZ" Tajikistan,TJK,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On September 29, it was reported that more than 50 residents of Khujand city were fined for not wearing face masks in public areas. The link: https://archive.vn/DDXOn" Tajikistan,TJK,20201001,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Mosques are still closed in Tajikistan. The Ministry of Healthcare stated that the government has not decided to open mosques yet. Link: https://archive.vn/D3KK7" Tajikistan,TJK,20201006,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Dushanbe resumes flights with Istanbul (Turkey) and Urumqi (China) in October. Link: https://archive.vn/oSsnW" Tajikistan,TJK,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"On October 10, it was reported that the local administration of Khujand city temporarily closed some restaurants and cafes for not following hygiene and social distancing rules. The link: https://archive.vn/qeb0Q" Tajikistan,TJK,20201011,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On October 11, the presidential elections were held in Tajikistan. The government developed instructions for voters to follow strict hygiene and social distancing rules. About 4,2 million people have voted in the elections. Links: https://archive.vn/2K8uj https://archive.vn/vDagh" Tajikistan,TJK,20201011,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Dushanbe resumes flights with Krasnoyarsk (Russia). Link: https://archive.vn/0BHoj " Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,C1: School closing,0,,"On October 16, it was reported that teachers from Russia arrived in Tajikistan. Russian teachers have been allocated among different regions of Tajikistan to teach Tajik school learners. Schools in Tajikistan are open since August. Link: https://archive.vn/kviog" Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Public places and services in Tajikistan were allowed to re-open in mid-June. Local regulations, including wearing of face masks, should be observed at all times. Link: https://archive.vn/FNnWg " Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Religious gatherings and other large events are prohibited. Link: https://archive.vn/lgEfQ " Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Gatherings are allowed for a maximum of 100 people. However, Tajiks are not fully complying with this rule. For example, residents of Khujand city are organizing weddings by not following government recommendations and inviting more than 100 people to weddings. Mayor of Khujand city ordered to strictly monitor the wedding events on whether the residents are complying with all government recommendations/rules or not. Link: https://archive.vn/27XFa " Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required on public transportation. Link: https://archive.vn/lgEfQ " Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No Link: https://archive.vn/lgEfQ " Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No Link: https://archive.vn/lgEfQ" Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Are commercial flights operating? Yes FlyDubai and Somon Air operate flights between Dushanbe and Dubai. Turkish Airlines operates flights between Dushanbe and Istanbul once per week. However, the Dushanbe International Airport is currently closed to most commercial flights. The airport has not announced when operations will resume. Link: https://archive.vn/lgEfQ " Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,E1: Income support,1,1,"There are no updates on whether the government is still providing income support to residents who lost their jobs during the COVID-19. However, on October 18, it was reported that the government has not provided the promised additional salary to health workers on a regular basis. The doctor said that he received an additional salary only once. Moreover, it should be mentioned that the Government of Tajikistan, with support from the World Bank, has been providing emergency cash transfers to low-income families with young children: More than 25,000 of the country’s poorest families with children under three have received a one-time payment of 500 TJS (around US$50) to help cover essentials such as food and medication during the crisis. Links: https://archive.vn/wjMSS https://archive.vn/rSbeQ " Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Tariff increases on electricity, water, and communal services have been postponed until end of 2020. Link: https://archive.vn/tPm0s " Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a website https://covid.tj./ that informs citizens about COVID-19 infections in the country on a daily basis. Link: https://archive.vn/EWLpd" Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,H2: Testing policy,1,,"There are no new updates. On September 22, the Tajikistan government announced that there is no mass testing policy across the country. Accordingly, people with COVID-19 symptoms and close contacts will be tested for COVID-19. Link: https://archive.vn/URZIJ " Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new updates. On September 22, it was reported that contact people are tested for a COVID-19. Link: https://archive.vn/URZIJ" Tajikistan,TJK,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Tajik government has mandated the use of masks in public. Failure to wear a protective face mask in public may result in a fine. Link: https://archive.vn/lgEfQ " Tajikistan,TJK,20201018,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"On October 18, it was reported that citizens of Tajikistan are not fully complying with the mask regime. Link: https://archive.vn/hafYN " Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,C1: School closing,0,,"The schools are open according to the UNESCO covid-19 school closure monitoring website. At the beginning of the school year, the president in his speech mentioned the need to wear masks and keep the social distancing in effect. There is no mention that these measures have been relaxed. Please see: UNESCO link: https://archive.vn/0JVIZ News link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101215249/https://asiaplustj.info/en/news/tajikistan/society/20200817/president-holds-peace-lesson-at-the-opening-of-news-school-in-dushanbe" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to the UK government's website on Tajikistan travel, there are no restrictions presently. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101215510/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan/coronavirus" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the website of the US Embassy in Tajikistan, large gatherings are prohibited. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101221724/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"According to the website of the United Nations in Tajikistan, No changes have been introduced to existing public health measures, which are limited to compulsory “mask regime” and social distancing in public places, as well as a ban for mass gatherings. Nonetheless, the introduced measures are not heavily enforced and are rarely observed by the public. However, the bans for mass prayers in mosques and limitations of the wedding ceremonies to 30 – 40 people is obeyed properly. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101222629/https://untj.org/?page_id=12704 " Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There seems to be no mention on restrictions to this. The people are to wear masks in vehicles according to the website of the UK Government on travel to Tajikistan. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101215510/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan/coronavirus " Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There are no restrictions according to the website of the UK government on travel to Tajikistan. ""There are no local restrictions or localised lockdowns in place, however you must wear a face covering in public spaces, including in vehicles."" Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101215510/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan/coronavirus" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restrictions according to the website of the UK government on travel to Tajikistan. ""There are no local restrictions or localised lockdowns in place, however you must wear a face covering in public spaces, including in vehicles."" Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101215510/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan/coronavirus" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,C8: International travel controls,3,,"According to the website of the UN in Tajikistan, airports in Tajikistan remain formally closed for regular flights, except for Dushanbe International. Railway routes remain open for cargo. Repatriation charter flights take place irregularly, and Dushanbe International Airport serves regular flights on the route Dubai-Dushanbe-Dubai. The Civil Aviation Agency under the Government of Tajikistan announced that regular flights to Istanbul, Turkey and Urumqi, China from Dushanbe International Airport will resume as of early October 2020. Meanwhile, WFP Global Passenger Service announced the cancellation of their Sharjah-Dushanbe-Sharjah passenger flights as of October 12, 2020. The border crossing points with neighboring countries remain closed for civilians and open for cargo import/export. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101222629/https://untj.org/?page_id=12704" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,E1: Income support,1,1,"According to the IMF, The Government is providing VAT exemptions on essential imports, lump-sum assistance equivalent to minimum wage to vulnerable households and other socially disadvantaged groups. Government is providing free medical care to citizens placed under medical care and COVID-19 patients, as well as sick leave and compensation benefits. Government is providing grain, seed and fuel to farms to boost food security, and time-bound tax holidays and relief to targeted industries and small businesses until September 1, 2020. Anti-COVID measures also include financial support to SMEs and subsidizing food for population. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101231011/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to the IMF, tariff increases on electricity, water, and communal services have been postponed until end of 2020. Also, The NBT recommended the banks to consider restructuring (i.e extending maturity) loans that face temporary hardship. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101231011/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a dedicated website on Covid 19 for the country. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101233133/https://www.covid.tj/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the website of the UK government on Tajikistan, Testing for COVID-19 is carried out for severe cases only in Tajikistan. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101215510/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan/coronavirus" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The WHO announced in June that it was working with doctors in Tajikistan to improve on contact tracing. Currently, there is no data available to support contact tracing in any degree. Thus, I am unable to confirm the data on this. For reference, please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101235112/https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19/news/news/2020/6/expert-networks-scale-up-covid-19-testing,-tracing-and-treating-in-tajikistan" Tajikistan,TJK,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"There is a mask up policy according to the Uk government's travel advice on Tajikistan. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101215510/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan/coronavirus" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transportation is open country wide. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106010156/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No stay at home order in place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106010156/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on internal movement. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106010156/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,C8: International travel controls,2,,"International travel is allowed and you must prove a negative PCR test. If you do not you will have to quarantine for 14 days. Link: Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106010156/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201102,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing a mask is required. Failure to do so can result in a fine. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201106010156/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No changes from last update" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes from last update" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No changes from last update" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change " Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes from last update. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110193638/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change" Tajikistan,TJK,20201107,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are still required. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201110193638/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No changes found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No changes found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201111,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201111,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No changes found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201111,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Officially, travelers who arrive without documentation of a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued with 72 hours of arrival are subject to testing. These travelers will be subject to quarantine until return of negative test results. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121175045/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201111,E1: Income support,1,1,"No changes found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201111,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are required in public. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201121175045/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No large gatherings or religious events. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128184240/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201122,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Officially, travelers who arrive without documentation of a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued with 72 hours of arrival are subject to testing. These travelers will be subject to quarantine until return of negative test results. This could lead to 14 days in a government quarantine facility. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128184240/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201122,E1: Income support,1,1,"No changes found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No changes found" Tajikistan,TJK,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Tajik government has mandated the use of masks in public. Failure to wear a protective face mask in public may result in a fine. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128184240/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy changes with the newest updated information. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204213251/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy changes with the newest updated information. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204213251/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No policy changes with the newest updated information. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204213251/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201129,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy changes with the newest updated information. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204213251/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201129,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes with the newest updated information. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204213251/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy changes with the newest updated information. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204213251/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201205,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No changes found since previous announcements. " Tajikistan,TJK,20201205,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Large gatherings are banned. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212171927/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201205,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Large gatherings are banned. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212171927/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201205,E1: Income support,1,1,"No changes found since previous announcements." Tajikistan,TJK,20201205,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Masks are required in public. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212171927/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tajikistan,TJK,20201208,C1: School closing,0,,"Schools are still open Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212171927/https://tj.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200108,C8: International travel controls,1,,"According to state media and a press release from the ministry of foreign affairs, an order from January 8th introduced ""enhanced security and control measures in border areas that will be applied for citizens leaving and arriving in Turkmenistan. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531234215/https://arzuw.news/vvodjatsja-povyshennye-mery-protiv-infekcionnyh-zabolevanij; https://web.archive.org/web/20200531235438/https://www.mfa.gov.tm/ru/news/1848 " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200108,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the Turkmeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an order from the Ministry of Health from January 8 provided a case definition for coronavirus. A later letter to the United Nations from May 5th notes ""In particular, since COVID-19 first appeared in the world, the relevant departments of the Ministry of Health and the Medical Industry have been testing all individuals arriving in Turkmenistan from abroad. Those arriving individuals are also subject to quarantine measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200601001001/https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/1848; https://web.archive.org/web/20200601001204/https://www.undocs.org/en/A/74/848" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200120,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"On January 20, a meeting of the Extraordinary Commission on combatting the spread of diseases was held. During the meeting, the whole range of preventive measures taken to combat the spread of diseases was considered, including the work in the country's medical institutions to improve the skills of specialists and to strengthen sanitary and epidemiological surveillance. https://web.archive.org/web/20200531235707/https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/1848" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200130,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"During the working meeting held on the 30th of January 2020, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave valuable instructions on the issues of prevention of the diseases and enhancement of the medical services provided to the population.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200531235707/https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/1848" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""ASHGABAT, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Turkmenistan Airlines, the Central Asian nation’s state carrier, has suspended flights to and from Beijing, the company said on Saturday. The move was aimed at preventing the spread of the 2019-nCoV virus which has prompted many other nations to suspend travel links with China, the company said in a statement."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200508194247/https://www.reuters.com/article/china-health-turkmenistan-flights/turkmenistan-airlines-suspends-air-link-with-beijing-over-virus-outbreak-idUSR4N29W02C" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200210,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Turkmenistan distributes booklets informing about the dangers of coronavirus, allows school children to wear face masks and starts campaign in schools and local institutions; https://web.archive.org/web/20200531235001/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30426223.html; https://web.archive.org/web/20200531235006/https://www.hronikatm.com/2020/02/virus-2/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200317,C1: School closing,0,,"While other countries closing schools amid fear of COVID-19 spread, Turkmenistan has not announced any policy on school operations. Link: https://archive.vn/3n9IX " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The government of Turkmenistan introduced a blockade regime in Ashgabat and limited the movement of citizens between the regions of the country. Citizens are not allowed to leave their areas of residence. You can only leave in exceptional cases, and before that you need to get special permission from local administrations. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518235414/https://ru.krymr.com/a/news-koronavirus-ashhabsd-zakryli/30499268.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200321,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""ALMATY (Reuters) - Authorities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have announced fresh restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus as the number of cases in Central Asia rose. In Turkmenistan, which has so far reported no coronavirus cases, locals traveling to and from the capital, Ashgabat, said that officials at checkpoints set up around the city informed them that non-essential travel was banned. The Turkmen government, which earlier suspended all international flights, has made no official announcements on the scope and duration of the new restrictions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200508195314/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-centralasia/central-asia-tightens-restrictions-as-coronavirus-spreads-idUSKBN218090" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200324,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Correspondents report the closure of sports halls and fitness studios in Ashgabat. Measures have been taken as prevention of the spread of coronavirus. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519000802/https://www.hronikatm.com/2020/03/sporting-events-postponed/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200324,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Correspondents report the cancellation of all sporting events and training of athletes in Turkmenistan. Measures have been taken as prevention of the spread of coronavirus. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519000802/https://www.hronikatm.com/2020/03/sporting-events-postponed/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200325,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are open. However, the government is leading an information campaign on sanitary measures due to COVID-19 among school learners. Consequently, school operations result in significant differences as compared to usual, non-Covid-19 operations. Link: https://archive.vn/bdh45" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"As part of the prevention of coronavirus infection, Ashgabat's catering establishments were ordered to close cafes and restaurants. https://web.archive.org/web/20200519001727/https://turkmen.news/news/v-ashhabade-zakryli-kafe-i-restorany/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200330,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 30 March 2020, teachers in Turkmenistan’s schools were notified that the spring school holidays had been extended until 6 April 2020 due to COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200508193010/https://en.hronikatm.com/2020/03/school-holidays-in-turkmenistan-extended-for-a-week/ https://archive.vn/4v68W " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200331,C1: School closing,1,1,"On March 31, it was reported that the government is leading an information campaign on sanitary measures among schools. Link: https://archive.vn/a4Ohs " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200331,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"While media articles from March 31 claim that the word ""Coronavirus"" was banned in Turkmenistan, this seems to be not entirely accurate and more down to self-censorship of local (state-controlled) media. While ""coronavirus"" was removed from the leaflets handed out to the public, the general preventative advice seems to have continued circulating (even without ""coronavirus"" specifically being mentioned); https://web.archive.org/web/20200601001442/https://thediplomat.com/2020/04/did-turkmenistan-really-ban-the-word-coronavirus/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Gyms and sports clubs reopen in Ashgabat on April 1. Further article from April 7 suggest that cafes and restaurants are open again as well; https://web.archive.org/web/20200531230807/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (gyms and sports clubs); https://web.archive.org/web/20200531230950/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52186521 (cafes and restaurants)" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Original note from Oksana Matiiash: In connection with the COVID-19, a telephone hotline has been launched by the Ministry of Health and the Medical Industry in order to inform the population about the epidemiological situation in the country, measures taken to prevent the importation of coronavirus and methods of protection and prevention from this disease. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200401,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The temperature is measured by everyone who passes through the points of entry. If temperature is detected, these individuals are isolated by taking nasal and throat swabs for virological testing on COVID-19. There are specialized medical institutions in Turkmenistan where people who are isolated for quarantine are treated. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519003509/https://www.trend.az/casia/turkmenistan/3216160.html " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200407,C1: School closing,1,1,"Ashgabat city administration ordered all school students to donate 100 manats for the disinfection of educational institutions. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519142047/https://regnum.ru/news/economy/2908801.html " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200420,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Turkmenistan resumed football season despite coronavirus pandemic. The Ministry of Sports said the decision to resume the football season “pleased the army of fans” and was supported by the players. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519012131/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30565770.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200423,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Turkmenistan has reopened most of its border crossing points and is preparing to open the rest on the border with Iran: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519011327/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30571830.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200423,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Minister of Health of Turkmenistan said at the same briefing that the country had 30,000 test kits at its disposal, another 40,000 were ordered from Russia, Turkey and Germany. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519011327/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30571830.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200505,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Turkmenistan in letter to UN: ""An important aspect in countering the spread of a dangerous communicable disease is the careful regulation of internal migration in the country. Special procedures have been introduced to govern entry into and exit from border regions. Traffic on highways and railways is monitored by health and internal affairs officials. This too is a temporary measure in force only while the spread of this dangerous worldwide infection is being addressed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200531232133/https://www.undocs.org/en/A/74/848" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200505,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Turkmeni leader to UN: ""The number of international flights also began to decrease. Currently, by decision of the Government Commission, one-off flights can be organized at the request of foreign embassies to repatriate foreign citizens to their countries of residence. These arrangements are strictly temporary."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200531232133/https://www.undocs.org/en/A/74/848" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200505,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Turkmenistan in letter to UN: ""The most important element in the fight against coronavirus disease is education, the main purpose of which is to ensure a clear understanding by the population of the danger of a new communicable condition. Such education efforts are ongoing everywhere among all segments of the population – in kindergartens, schools, higher education institutions, military units, enterprises and establishments. The norms of social behaviour, rules of personal hygiene and other nec essary information are being explained to the population. With full understanding of the importance of health education, the Government is taking measures to involve scientists, teachers, representatives of civil society and artists in campaigning and educational activities, and is using the opportunities offered by the media."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200531232133/https://www.undocs.org/en/A/74/848" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200513,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"WHO's social and hygiene recommendations against the spread of the new coronavirus, including social distance, self-isolation, wearing medical masks, total disinfection of public places and mass diagnosis in Turkmenistan, are not respected. At the same time, the president of the country is taking extraordinary measures to protect himself and his family from possible infection with the coronavirus. According to sources from Radio Azatlyk in Ashgabat, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov suddenly changed his place of residence due to the potential risk of coronavirus infection. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519005702/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30609470.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200523,C1: School closing,1,1,"On May 23, it was reported that the government is leading a temperature screening and an information campaign on sanitary measures in all educational institutions, including schools. Link: https://archive.vn/lmWAL " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200525,C1: School closing,1,1,"On May 25, schools are celebrating the last education day, and all school learners are having a summer academic break as normal. Link: https://archive.vn/em2Ag " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200526,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Now, to enter the capital, residents of other regions must carry with them an up to date lung X-ray image. http://web.archive.org/web/20200608200635/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30634997.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200526,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Students who are finishing their education abroad will not be able to return home, according to the Turkmen government. Their parents have already been notified. Notably, in Lebap, parents will be given an opportunity to deposit around $200 monthly on their children's bank cards. http://web.archive.org/web/20200608200635/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30634997.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200527,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"All celebrations are still going ahead, as the government is determined to keep everything open and deny the existence of coronavirus in the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622205342/https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2020/05/27/turkmeniya-prodolzhaet-otricat-koronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200605,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"During a briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Minister underlined the importance of international cooperation in jointly combatting the novel coronavirus. He also announced that Turkmenistan will be joining the Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) platform, the creation of which has been announced by WHO. http://web.archive.org/web/20200608201653/https://www.mfa.gov.tm/ru/news/2075" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200608,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Turkmenistan is conducting a mass medical examination of civil servants, but the government is still denying that there is coronavirus in the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622205233/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30659412.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Some ministries in the Lebap region have received a letter from the Ministry of Health instructing all employees to wear face masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622205630/https://turkmen.news/news/pneumonia-turkmenistan/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200619,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Officially, Covid-19 still does not exist in Turkmenistan, even if there are some unofficial signs of it. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622205959/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30679508.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200623,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""There are restrictions on road travel within Turkmenistan ... Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening."" ://web.archive.org/web/20200706225920/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/staying-during-coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200623,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""All commercial passenger flights in and out of Turkmenistan are suspended. See Return to the UK. Mandatory quarantine is in place for all arrivals from abroad for up to 14 days. See Entry requirements."" web.archive.org/web/20200706225920/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/staying-during-coronavirus All international commercial flights to and from Turkmenistan have been cancelled and?land borders?are?closed?to passenger traffic. International?flight restrictions are expected to continue at least through?October 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200909112702/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ At present, entry to Turkmenistan is prohibited except for Turkmen nationals and accredited diplomats, permanently registered foreigners and some employees of international companies and organizations https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123428/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200623,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No officially reported cases currently. Concerns raised by HRW of lack of transparency + lack of encouragement for social distancing and other public health measures. Since initial info booklets in Feb, unable to find official coordinated public information. The country has been involved in an international briefings and does encourage citizens to maintain hygiene and general healthy behaviours to protect against disease. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706232115/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/turkmenistan-hosts-international-briefing-on-covid-19/1834261https://web.archive.org/web/20200706232227/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/06/27/turkmenistan-denies-apparent-covid-19-outbreak" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200707,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716013804/https://turkmenportal.com/blog/28801/minzdravmedprom-turkmenistana-rekomendoval-nosit-maski-dlya-zashchity-verhnih-dyhatelnyh-putei https://web.archive.org/web/20200716013852/https://en.turkmen.news/news/turkmenistan-makes-face-masks-compulsory-but-remains-silent-on-covid-19/ " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200713,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"In a statement published by the state information agency on 13 July 2020, the health ministry ""recommended that residents wear masks"" because of ""high concentrations of dust"" in the air. This announcement was made after a 10-day mission undertaken by a World Health Organization (WHO) delegation to examine the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This measure was imposed while the government continued to insist Turkmenistan is coronavirus-free. No original government announcement could be found, but this source has been cited by the Mask4all Dataset and seems reliable. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022215731/https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/coronavirus-free-turkmenistan-orders-mask-wearing-to-combat-dust" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200714,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Newspapers report domestic railway traffic suspensions between July 14-23."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200728065447/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Turkmenistan suspended rail links between provinces this week, closed large shopping venues and banned mass gatherings, but the government did not cite COVID-19 as the reason. It said it was taking precautions against viruses, dust and other harmful substances carried across the region by the wind. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716014003/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/07/15/world/15reuters-health-coronavirus-turkmenistan.html " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200716,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Turkmenistan suspended rail links between provinces this week, closed large shopping venues and banned mass gatherings, but the government did not cite COVID-19 as the reason. It said it was taking precautions against viruses, dust and other harmful substances carried across the region by the wind. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716014003/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/07/15/world/15reuters-health-coronavirus-turkmenistan.html " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200716,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Turkmenistan suspended rail links between provinces this week, closed large shopping venues and banned mass gatherings, but the government did not cite COVID-19 as the reason. It said it was taking precautions against viruses, dust and other harmful substances carried across the region by the wind. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716014003/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/07/15/world/15reuters-health-coronavirus-turkmenistan.html " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Per note of July 16 of Ethan Teo. ""Turkmenistan suspended rail links between provinces this week, closed large shopping venues and banned mass gatherings, but the government did not cite COVID-19 as the reason. It said it was taking precautions against viruses, dust and other harmful substances carried across the region by the wind. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716014003/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/07/15/world/15reuters-health-coronavirus-turkmenistan.html "" Could not find any source stating measures were lifted." Turkmenistan,TKM,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Per note of July 16 of Ethan Teo. ""Turkmenistan suspended rail links between provinces this week, closed large shopping venues and banned mass gatherings, but the government did not cite COVID-19 as the reason. It said it was taking precautions against viruses, dust and other harmful substances carried across the region by the wind. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716014003/https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/07/15/world/15reuters-health-coronavirus-turkmenistan.html "" Could not find any source stating measures were lifted." Turkmenistan,TKM,20200717,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""The Government of Turkmenistan indicated that tourism to?Awaza?(on the Caspian Sea) has been restricted through August 31st?as a precautionary measure?related to COVID-19."" " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200721,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Individuals are highly encouraged to wear facial masks in public settings. http://web.archive.org/web/20200721230315/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200724,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Government of Turkmenistan suspended domestic railway traffic between July 14-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728065447/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200808,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No restrictive measures have been put in place by the Turkmen authorities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123353/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200808,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"There are restrictions on road travel within Turkmenistan. All road borders are closed. The International Seaport of Turkmenistan at Turkmenbashi is closed to passenger traffic. Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening. https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123353/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200817,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Individuals are highly encouraged to wear facial masks in public settings. /web/20200828024016/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200819,C1: School closing,1,1,"The government announced public health security measures in all education institutions such as social distancing (2 meters) and facial coverings this fall. Link: https://archive.vn/VsEz9" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200825,C1: School closing,1,1,"Ashgabat schools require to bring a COVID-19 certificate from school learners to start their education on September 1. Link: https://archive.vn/Nk8Hw" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200829,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Some bits open, some closed: Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening. Domestic flights remain operational, but with a reduced service. Internal air and rail passengers may also be subject to temperature checks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200816123353/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are open from September 1. School learners have to follow social distancing - 2 meters. The maximum class size is 15 people. Link: https://archive.vn/r2HBF " Turkmenistan,TKM,20200922,C1: School closing,1,1,"Correspondents of “Chronicles of Turkmenistan” report that due to reduced school hours, no classes of PE, singing, handicrafts, and drawing are currently being offered in junior grades of Turkmenistan’s schools. However, no official decree on the reduction of school hours and the number of subjects has been issued in Turkmenistan. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201012215319/https://en.hronikatm.com/2020/09/turkmenistan-cancels-classes-of-pe-singing-handicrafts-and-drawing-in-schools/ " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201001,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Further to previous note, the railways remain closed, possibly until next year. The attribution for closure is not clear. This article cites Coronavirus as a factor but also notes 'According to an informed source, the suspension of railway traffic is connected not so much with the epidemiological situation, but with ""the difficulties that the state faced in providing the population with cheap railway services."" ' http://archive.today/2020.10.01-172413/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30866535.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201001,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""There are restrictions on road travel within Turkmenistan. All road borders are closed. The International Seaport of Turkmenistan at Turkmenbashi is closed to passenger traffic."" ""Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.10.01-165250/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201001,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""At present, entry to Turkmenistan is prohibited except for Turkmen nationals and accredited diplomats, permanently registered foreigners and some employees of international companies and organizations"" http://archive.today/2020.10.01-170709/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201002,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"There is no clarity on any closure of sectors. Though this article http://archive.today/2020.10.01-172413/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30866535.html suggests that trains are not running, this link http://archive.today/2020.10.01-165250/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus has a line ""Internal air and rail passengers may also be subject to temperature checks"" suggesting trains are running. The below article indicates restrictions for the service sector are extended until 15 November, 2020 (they started from 21 July). http://web.archive.org/web/20201020205424/https://en.hronikatm.com/2020/10/restrictions-for-the-service-sector-extended-until-15-november-2020/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201002,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"There is no confirmation for cancellation of public events. A public bike ride took place on 3 Jun as part of World Cycling Day per http://web.archive.org/web/20201020204219/https://www.mfa.gov.tm/en/news/2068 and a car rally happened on 19 Oct per http://web.archive.org/web/20201020204242/https://customs.gov.tm/en/news/1714" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201002,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport remains severely limited - railways not running and road travel restrictions in place http://archive.today/2020.10.01-172413/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30866535.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201012221726/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201002,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As per below article, there are restrictions on road travel within Turkmenistan. All road borders are closed. Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening. http://web.archive.org/web/20201012221726/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201002,C8: International travel controls,4,,"At present, entry to Turkmenistan is prohibited except for Turkmen nationals and accredited diplomats, permanently registered foreigners and some employees of international companies and organisations. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020204856/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/entry-requirements" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201002,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Facemasks are made compulsory from 13 July. Also, parents are being encouraged to educate children about sanitation. Video grab from TV of a campaign : https://t.me/anthabar/604 http://web.archive.org/web/20201012223737/https://en.turkmen.news/news/turkmenistan-makes-face-masks-compulsory-but-remains-silent-on-covid-19/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201012223408/https://en.hronikatm.com/2020/09/schoolchildrens-parents-are-obliged-to-educate-their-children-about-precautionary-measures/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201002,H2: Testing policy,0,,"As per this article, there is hardly any testing happening. http://web.archive.org/web/20201020210458/https://www.hhrjournal.org/2020/10/covid-19-in-turkmenistan-no-data-no-health-rights/ Officially there are no Covid cases in Turkmenistan as per the same source and this one : http://web.archive.org/web/20201020210712/https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/warning/coronavirus-turkmenistan" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201002,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Not a very authoritative source, but it mentions that from 13 July, face masks are compulsory http://web.archive.org/web/20201012223737/https://en.turkmen.news/news/turkmenistan-makes-face-masks-compulsory-but-remains-silent-on-covid-19/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201015,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport remains severely limited - railways not running http://archive.today/2020.10.01-172413/https://rus.azathabar.com/a/30866535.html Domestic flights are operating with reduced service. The International Seaport of Turkmenistan at Turkmenbashi is closed to passenger traffic. http://web.archive.org/web/20201015185142/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Non-essential travel banned as per this Reuters article from 21 Mar and http://web.archive.org/web/20201015184617/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-centralasia/central-asia-tightens-restrictions-as-coronavirus-spreads-idUSKBN218090 restrictions on road travel continue as per this article http://web.archive.org/web/20201015185142/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201015,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20201015185547/http://tdh.gov.tm/news/articles.aspx&article23498&cat15 This article from 12 July indicates that though the government does not explicitly discuss about Covid, it is enforcing all safety precautions under the guise of ""dust"". This youtube link shows a video on Turkmen TV channel promoting use of masks https://youtu.be/el1du4GRBUk" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"WHO has urged Turkmenistan to follow all Covid 19 precautions and this article from 28-Jul appears to indicate that protective measures are in place in all public spaces. ( https://archive.vn/TCDaD/image) Not a very authoritative source, but it mentions that from 13 July, face masks are compulsory http://web.archive.org/web/20201012223737/https://en.turkmen.news/news/turkmenistan-makes-face-masks-compulsory-but-remains-silent-on-covid-19/ Mask usage public health announcement is scrolling on the public health web site here - this CANNOT be archived, but still sharing : http://www.saglykhm.gov.tm/app/makala. This site also has a news article from 14 Jul here : https://archive.vn/gr7xv " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201016,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No new updates from prior update on 15 Oct" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No new updates from prior update on 15 Oct" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new updates from prior update on 15 Oct" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No new updates from prior update on 15 Oct" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201021,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"According to an update of the US Embassy in Turkmenistan on 8 Sep 2020, it seems the Turkmenistan government has imposed measures to restrict large gatherings. But the cap on the number of people is not clear. According to the archived webpage, such measures were not in place on 13 Aug 2020, and then showed up at latest on 8 Sep 2020. Such measures remain in place. ""Mosques and places of pilgrimage are closed and large gatherings are restricted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200909112702/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201016191509/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201022,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to an update of the foreign travel advice offered by the UK government on 22 Oct 2020, it seems the Turkmenistan government has recently imposed new measures to cancel public events. According to the archived webpage, such measures were not in place at least on 12 Oct 2020. ""Recreational facilities, non-essential shops, bars and restaurants, entertainment facilities, sports, spa and beauty facilities, and mosques are closed to the public."" This contrasts with an earlier statement on the same website, ""no restrictive measures have been put in place by the Turkmen authorities."" Archived webpage before such measures were introduced: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012221726/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus Archived webpage after such measures were introduced: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022230440/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201022,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to an update of the foreign travel advice offered by the UK government on 22 Oct 2020, it seems the Turkmenistan government has recently updated its policies on international travel. According to the archived webpage, such policy change was not in place at least on 12 Oct 2020. ""Commercial flights to and from Turkmenistan are suspended. Occasional, tightly controlled, charter flights are the only means of entering or leaving the country by air."" Archived webpage before the policy change was introduced: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012221726/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus Archived webpage after the policy change was introduced: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022230440/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201022,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"According to an update of the foreign travel advice offered by the UK government on 22 Oct 2020, it seems the Turkmenistan government has recently updated its policies on international travel. According to the archived webpage, such policy change was not in place at least on 12 Oct 2020. “It is compulsory to wear a facemask when in public.” Archived webpage before the policy change was introduced: https://web.archive.org/web/20201012221726/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus Archived webpage after the policy change was introduced: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022230440/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"Although it is not clear whether the discussed measures (i.e. cancelling in-person Russian classes) were implemented for purely COVID-19 reasons, the following article indicates the continued presence of social-distancing measures at schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109191302/https://www.rferl.org/a/distancing-grounds-russian-learning-in-turkmen-schools-despite-parental-pushback/30905262.html" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government continues to require many business activities to remain closed. ""Many stores, shopping malls, and restaurants are closed or have limited operations."" ""Recreational facilities, non-essential shops, bars and restaurants, entertainment facilities, sports, spa and beauty facilities, and mosques are closed to the public."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192115/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government continues to cancel public events. ""Recreational facilities, non-essential shops, bars and restaurants, entertainment facilities, sports, spa and beauty facilities, and mosques are closed to the public."" ""Mosques and places of pilgrimage are closed and large gatherings are restricted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192115/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"According to an update of the US Embassy in Turkmenistan on 8 Sep 2020, it seems the Turkmenistan government has imposed measures to restrict large gatherings. But the cap on the number of people is not clear. According to the archived webpage, such measures were not in place on 13 Aug 2020, and then showed up at latest on 8 Sep 2020. Such measures remain in place. ""Mosques and places of pilgrimage are closed and large gatherings are restricted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200909112702/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192115/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The government continues to limit the services of public transport. ""Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening."" ""Domestic flights remain operational, but with a reduced service. Passengers are subject to temperature checks."" ""Rail services are suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The government continues to not require people to stay at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192115/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government continues to restrict internal movement. ""Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening."" ""Domestic flights remain operational, but with a reduced service. Passengers are subject to temperature checks."" ""Rail services are suspended."" ""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. There are some reports of restrictions on interstate travel."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192115/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The government continues to close its border. ""All international commercial flights to and from Turkmenistan have been cancelled and?land borders?are?closed?to passenger traffic. Some press reporting indicates that international?flight restrictions are expected to continue through?January 1, 2020."" ""Commercial flights to and from Turkmenistan are suspended. Occasional, tightly controlled, charter flights are the only means of entering or leaving the country by air."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192115/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,E1: Income support,0,,"The government continues to not offer any income support." Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"The government continues to not offer any debt/contract relief." Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues to deny the existence of any COVID case in the country, but there are coordinated public information campaigns in place. ""The Government of Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Health has established a COVID-19 hotline (tel. +993 12 73 9535) where citizens may receive information about the virus, including prevention and treatment, in both Russian and Turkmen languages."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192115/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,H2: Testing policy,0,,"The government continues to not implement any testing policy since it continues to deny the presence of COVID in the country." Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"The government continues to not implement any contact tracing measures." Turkmenistan,TKM,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The government continues to require people to wear masks in public spaces. ""Masks are required in most public places, including public transit."" ""It is compulsory to wear a facemask when in public."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192115/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are open, but the government continues to implement social-distancing and hygiene measures at schools. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201109191302/https://www.rferl.org/a/distancing-grounds-russian-learning-in-turkmen-schools-despite-parental-pushback/30905262.html http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182048/https://orient.tm/en/competition-for-the-cleanest-kindergarten-and-school-started-in-ashgabat/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The government continues to require many business activities to remain closed. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" Grocery stores are open. However, ""[m]any stores, shopping malls, and restaurants are closed or have limited operations."" ""Recreational facilities, non-essential shops, bars and restaurants, entertainment facilities, sports, spa and beauty facilities, and mosques are closed to the public."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182500/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government continues to cancel public events. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""Recreational facilities, non-essential shops, bars and restaurants, entertainment facilities, sports, spa and beauty facilities, and mosques are closed to the public."" ""Mosques and places of pilgrimage are closed and large gatherings are restricted."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182500/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"The government continues to impose measures to restrict large gatherings. But the cap on the number of people is not clear. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""Mosques and places of pilgrimage are closed and large gatherings are restricted."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182500/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The government continues to limit the services of public transport. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening."" ""Domestic flights remain operational, but with a reduced service. Passengers are subject to temperature checks."" ""Rail services are suspended."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The government continues to not require people to stay at home. There are rumours that a lockdown might have been introduced since 1 November 2020, but the source is unofficial and cannot be confirmed. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116183946/https://for.kg/news-674059-en.html https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government continues to restrict internal movement. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening."" ""Domestic flights remain operational, but with a reduced service. Passengers are subject to temperature checks."" ""Rail services are suspended."" ""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. There are some reports of restrictions on interstate travel."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182500/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The government continues to close its border. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""All international commercial flights to and from Turkmenistan have been cancelled and?land borders?are?closed?to passenger traffic. Some press reporting indicates that international?flight restrictions are expected to continue through?January 1, 2020."" ""Commercial flights to and from Turkmenistan are suspended. Occasional, tightly controlled, charter flights are the only means of entering or leaving the country by air."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182500/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"The government continues to not offer any income support." Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"The government continues to not offer any debt/contract relief." Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues to deny the existence of any COVID case in the country, but there are coordinated public information campaigns in place. ""The Government of Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Health has established a COVID-19 hotline (tel. +993 12 73 9535) where citizens may receive information about the virus, including prevention and treatment, in both Russian and Turkmen languages."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182500/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,H2: Testing policy,0,,"The government continues to not implement any testing policy since it continues to deny the presence of COVID in the country. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"The government continues to not implement any contact tracing measures. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The government continues to require people to wear masks in public spaces. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""Masks are required in most public places, including public transit."" ""It is compulsory to wear a facemask when in public."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182500/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201109192227/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are open, but the government continues to implement social-distancing and hygiene measures at schools. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists the country is coronavirus-free. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201117033257/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/11/12/world/last-pandemic-free-places/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208051714/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"There has been no significant change since the last data entry. The government continues to require many business activities to remain closed. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" Grocery stores are open. However, ""[m]any stores, shopping malls, and restaurants are closed or have limited operations."" ""Recreational facilities, non-essential shops, bars and restaurants, entertainment facilities, sports, spa and beauty facilities, and mosques are closed to the public."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208051714/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208052008/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The government continues to cancel public events. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""Recreational facilities, non-essential shops, bars and restaurants, entertainment facilities, sports, spa and beauty facilities, and mosques are closed to the public."" ""Mosques and places of pilgrimage are closed and large gatherings are restricted."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208051714/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208052008/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"The government continues to impose measures to restrict large gatherings. But the cap on the number of people is not clear. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists the country is coronavirus-free. ""Mosques and places of pilgrimage are closed and large gatherings are restricted."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208052008/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208051714/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The government continues to limit the services of public transport. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening."" ""[N]ewspapers report that a COVID-19 test result is required for boarding domestic flights."" ""Domestic flights remain operational, but with a reduced service. Passengers are subject to temperature checks."" ""Rail services are suspended."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208052008/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208051714/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There has been no significant change since the last date input. The government continues to not require people to stay at home. There are rumours that a lockdown might have been introduced since 1 November 2020, but the source is unofficial and cannot be confirmed. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116183946/https://for.kg/news-674059-en.html https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government continues to restrict internal movement. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""Traffic police check points have been established around major population centres, including Ashgabat, and road users may be subject to temperature screening."" ""Domestic flights remain operational, but with a reduced service. Passengers are subject to temperature checks."" ""[N]ewspapers report that a COVID-19 test result is required for boarding domestic flights."" ""Rail services are suspended."" ""Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes. There are some reports of restrictions on interstate travel."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208051714/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208052008/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The government continues to close its border. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""All international commercial flights to and from Turkmenistan have been cancelled and land borders are closed to passenger traffic. Some press reporting indicates that international flight restrictions are expected to continue through January 1, 2020."" ""Commercial flights to and from Turkmenistan are suspended. Occasional, tightly controlled, charter flights are the only means of entering or leaving the country by air."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208052008/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208051714/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,E1: Income support,0,,"The government continues to not offer any income support." Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"The government continues to not offer any debt/contract relief." Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues to deny the existence of any COVID case in the country, but there are coordinated public information campaigns in place. ""The Government of Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Health has established a COVID-19 hotline (tel. +993 12 73 9535) where citizens may receive information about the virus, including prevention and treatment, in both Russian and Turkmen languages."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208051714/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,H2: Testing policy,0,,"The government continues to not implement any testing policy since it continues to deny the presence of COVID in the country. However, according to the US Embassy in Turkmenistan, ""COVID-19 testing is offered in Ashgabat at Jemgyyetcilik Saglygy we Iymit Merkezi (the Virology Laboratory of the Public Health and Nutrition Center) on Gorgoly 84, Ashgabat. The test costs 100 manat for citizens of Turkmenistan and $43 for foreign citizens."" Whether citizens of Turkmenistan can actually access the COVID test is unclear. http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208051714/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"The government continues to not implement any contact tracing measures. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201116182822/https://www.barrons.com/news/turkmen-leader-opens-new-hospital-insists-country-virus-free-01605340808" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The government continues to require people to wear masks in public spaces. It should also be noted that the Turkmenistan government still insists ""no cases of coronavirus infection have been registered in the country to date."" ""Masks are required in most public places, including public transit."" ""It is compulsory to wear a facemask when in public."" http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208052008/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkmenistan/coronavirus http://web-old.archive.org/web/20201208051714/https://tm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,C1: School closing,1,1,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,E1: Income support,0,,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,H2: Testing policy,0,,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No changes found from last announcements. " Turkmenistan,TKM,20201209,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No changes found from last announcements. " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200130,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"The Ministry of Health began sharing on his Facebook page basic preventive measures against COVID-19, originally posted by WHO. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200528214226/https://www.facebook.com/MinisteriodaSaudeTL?_rdc=1&_rdr=" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200203,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Screening instituted at entry points — land, air, and sea border controls. This includes the use of temperature scanning and use of Health Declaration cards at Dili International Airport. Vigilance and screening has also been introduced at seaports and land border controls Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200530152808/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/timor-leste/03-02-2020-tls-sitrep-1-ncov-revised.pdf?sfvrsn=cb480d79_2" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200207,C8: International travel controls,2,,"1) Prohibition of entry into the national territory of foreign citizens who transited in the Hubei Province in the last 4 weeks. 2) Foreigners who have transited in China in the last 4 weeks will have to show a medical certificate. 3) Timorese citizens or foreigners born in Timor-Leste and residing in the country are not forbidden entry 4) Any citizen who comes into the national territory and refuses to go back to their country despite being prohibited must undergo mandatory quarantine. 5) Timorese citizens coming from China should undergo voluntary quarantine of 14 days. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200530145322/http://www.mj.gov.tl/jornal/public/docs/2020/serie_1/SERIE_I_NO_6_A.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200303,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Protocols for case detection and contact tracing have been updated based on the new revised surveillance guidelines. Surveillance teams and rapid responders at national and municipality level have been trained and are on standby to detect and respond to COVID-19 alerts in the country. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200530153458/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/timor-leste/03-03-2020-tls-sitrep-15-ncov-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=e7702ec7_2" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200310,H2: Testing policy,2,,"There is no official policy document on testing. However, WHO situation reports suggest that tests are underway and that symptomatic patients are being tested: ""Currently, there are NO cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19). However, the Ministry of Health remains vigilant and ready to respond appropriately as the situation develops. Suspected COVID-19 Case 1 whose test result came as negative from the laboratory in Australia was announced by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in a press conference on Tuesday, 10 March 2020. The person was discharged and poses no threat to public health. Suspected COVID-19 Case 2 test results came as negative. However, since the person still has symptoms, a second swab sample will be collected and sent to Australia for a second test in the next few days. In the meantime, the person is stable and remains in isolation under medical observation. The MoH is monitoring the situation closely with support from WHO and partners. Two more persons – one Timorese and one foreign national were also tested for COVID-19 but the test result from Australia came back as negative. They DO NOT have COVID-19 infection. These did not meet the criteria for the suspected case, but samples were sent by HNGV as a precautionary measure."" Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200604092533/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/timor-leste/11-03-2020-tls-sitrep-17-ncov-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=fb20eee9_2 http://web.archive.org/web/20200604092535/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/timor-leste/13-03-2020-tls-sitrep-18-ncov-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=9df102cd_2" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200311,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Council of Ministers approved a draft Government Resolution, presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dionísio da Costa Babo Soares, for the extension of the application and implementation of temporary interdiction measures and restriction of entry into national territory of foreign citizens, who in the last four weeks have left or been in transit in the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, the Italian Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200530143038/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=23729&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200530151308/http://www.tatoli.tl/en/2020/03/11/timor-bans-travellers-arriving-from-covid-19-hotspots/ " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200320,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With government resolution 10/2020, the government prohibits entry to all foreign citizens who come from or have transited in countries affected by Coronavirus in the last 4 weeks, according to WHO regulation. This excludes foreign citizens born in Timor-Leste and that habitually reside here, or that represent legally Timorese minors and foreign minors that reside in Timor-Leste. However they must undergo a period of quarantine of 14 days. The PM can allow exceptions to this rule for national interest or security reasons. All individuals, including Timorese, are forbidden from disembarking cruise ships and enter the national territory. Business travel of public servants is also prohibited (both direct and indirect state administration offcials). The resolution is effective the day after its publication, hence on March 20. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523184823/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRRes10MedidasExcecionais19Mar2020pt.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200323,C1: School closing,3,1,"On March 22, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport announced in a press release that all primary and secondary schools, private and public would close from March 23 to March 28, highlighting that students should stay at home and follow hygiene practices. The Ministry of Higher Education and Culture announced that tertiary education institutions would remain close from March 23 to April 4. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200525200928/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/MEJD-21-03-20202en.pdfhttp://web.archive.org/web/20200525200537/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/MEJD-21-03-20202te.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200525200653/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/UnisClose22Mar2020te.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200323,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ministry of Transport and Communication launched a hotline for citizens to solves doubts and provides assistance on COVID-19-related matters. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200530110247/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/03/23/governu-kria-lina-telefonika-numeru-119-asesu-informasaun-kona-ba-covid-19/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200328,C1: School closing,3,1,"In decree n.º 3/2020 of March 28th, the government ruled for the suspension of in-person classroom activities and closure of the facilities of education, teaching, and professional training establishments. Distance learning should be promoted through ICT technology. These measures are set to continue throughout the state of emergency, which is in force between 00:00 hours on March 28, 2020, and 23:59 hours on April 26, 2020, and applies to the entire national territory. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523165049/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=23931&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200523165206/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/02-DL-Medidas-Exec-Dec-Est-Emerg-p-Dec-Pres-Rep-A-01-ENG_FULL-DOC_MC_REV_final-version-B-02-VLL-final.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200328,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Government Decree n. 3/2020 of March 28 on the Measures for the Implementation of the Declaration of State of Emergency introduced by Decree of the President of the Republic n.º29/2020, of 27 March, established the following regulation for workplaces: Public sector: Members of the Government and directors of public legal entities that are part of the indirect administration of the State will identify the human resources strictly necessary to ensure the functioning of their services under the regime of minimum services. Minimum services are those the provision of which provision is essential to ensure the functioning of the Public Administration and the provision, to citizens and companies, of goods and services that are of an urgent nature. Public Administration staff who are exempt from the duty to appear in their workplace must remain reachable by phone and appear whenever summoned by their hierarchical superior. Private sector: Commercial and service establishments, markets, and street vendors are allowed. Individuals wishing to access the commercial and services premises are required to use mouth and nose protection mask; clean hands before entering said facilities; respect the distance of at least one meter from other individuals. Those responsible for commercial and services premises have an obligation to make available, at the entrance of their facilities. These regulations are in place for the entire duration of the State of Emergency, now set to last until April 26, 2020. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200525211506/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDecree3SoEen.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200525211610/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/F-estado-de-emergencia-iniciativa-privada-2-ENG.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200328,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government Decree 3/2020 ruled that any social, cultural and sporting events that involve the gathering of people is prohibited for the entire state of emergency, lasting from March 28 to April 26. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523165206/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/02-DL-Medidas-Exec-Dec-Est-Emerg-p-Dec-Pres-Rep-A-01-ENG_FULL-DOC_MC_REV_final-version-B-02-VLL-final.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200328,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"In decree n.º 3/2020 of March 28th, the government ruled for the prohibition of the gathering of more than 5 people. The prohibition holds for the entire period of declared State of Emergency, not set to end on April 26, 2020. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200525205218/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDecree3SoEen.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200328,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Law decree 3/2020 rules that collective passenger transport activities are suspended for the entire period of state of emergency. The state of emergency is in force between 00:00 hours on March 28, 2020 and 23:59 hours on April 26, 2020 and applies to the entire national territory. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523165206/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/02-DL-Medidas-Exec-Dec-Est-Emerg-p-Dec-Pres-Rep-A-01-ENG_FULL-DOC_MC_REV_final-version-B-02-VLL-final.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200328,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government decree 3/2020 established the following: (1) Individuals who are not subject to mandatory isolation and who do not carry out any professional activity or can work from home have to remain inside their homes and limit their movement outside to the minimum necessary, including to go to the doctor, to go grocery shopping, or for important matters. (2) Compulsory isolation in a health facility or their homes applies to all those infected with Coronavirus until they are discharged. (3) Compulsory isolation for all individuals who enter the national territory for at 14 days Link: http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/02-DL-Medidas-Exec-Dec-Est-Emerg-p-Dec-Pres-Rep-A-01-ENG_FULL-DOC_MC_REV_final-version-B-02-VLL-final.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200328,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Government decree 3/2020 prohibits the entry of foreigners into national territory, except for foreigners born in Timor-Leste, resident citizens and legal representatives of minors of Timorese nationality. The Prime Minister may exceptionally authorise the entry of foreigners, in duly substantiated cases, relating to the defence of the national interest or convenience of service. This prohibition does not apply to oil rig workers located in the Timor Sea. Foreigners responsible for the transport of goods or release of imported goods must remain in the international zone of seaports, airports or land border posts. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523165206/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/02-DL-Medidas-Exec-Dec-Est-Emerg-p-Dec-Pres-Rep-A-01-ENG_FULL-DOC_MC_REV_final-version-B-02-VLL-final.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200330,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Ministry of Public Works established a 15$ subsidy for electricity fees. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200604085819/https://www.facebook.com/antsampaio/posts/10158067670813399 http://web.archive.org/web/20200604085853/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/03/30/mop-deside-fo-subsidiu-pre-pagu-eletrisidade-15-ba-kliente-hamutuk-170-555/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200413,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The government amended decree 3/2020 and ruled for closing borders to all individuals, foreigners and Timorese from April 13 until further notice. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200528211251/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/MFA8Apr2020en.png" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200417,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government approved additional financial support: 1. Subsidy internet access to students 2. Maintained subsidy for electricity fees of $15 per month 3. Suspension of payments for water fees 4. Suspension of social security payments and payment of rent on government property Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606082004/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24159&n=1&lang=pt http://web.archive.org/web/20200604084550/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/04/22/governu-hakarak-oferese-tan-subsidiu-pre-pagu-eletrisidade-ba-fulan-tolu/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200606082147/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/04/29/governu-aprova-millaun-2-hodi-fo-subsidiu-ba-estudante/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200421,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Everyone must wash or sanitize their hands before entering commercial establishments or service providing facilities, wear a mask that protects their mouth and nose, and maintain a distance of one meter (three feet) from others. This applies to stores, markets, and other venues. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012153140/https://tl.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-dili-timor-leste-april-21-2020/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 27 April, Parliament debated and then approved the 30-day extension of the State of Emergency, until May 27. The President of the Republic promulgated the law. Therefore, according to the State of Emergency's directions, all schools remain close. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200525201913/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPRDec32&PNLei2ProlongEE27Apr2020pt.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200427,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 27 April, Parliament debated and then approved the 30-day extension of the State of Emergency, until May 27. The President of the Republic promulgated the law. Therefore, according to the State of Emergency's directions, commercial activities can remain open a long as they implement sanitary measures and social distancing, while the public sector continues to function at minimum capacity. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523182555/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPRDec32&PNLei2ProlongEE27Apr2020pt.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200427,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 27 April, Parliament debated and then approved the 30-day extension of the State of Emergency, until May 27. The President of the Republic promulgated the law. Therefore, according to the State of Emergency's directions, any social, cultural, and sporting events that involve the gathering of people continue being prohibited for the entire state of emergency. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523182555/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPRDec32&PNLei2ProlongEE27Apr2020pt.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200427,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 27 April, Parliament debated and then approved the 30-day extension of the State of Emergency, until May 27. The President of the Republic promulgated the law. Therefore, according to the State of Emergency's directions, the gathering of more than 5 people remains forbidden. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523182555/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPRDec32&PNLei2ProlongEE27Apr2020pt.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200427,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"On 27 April, Parliament debated and then approved the 30-day extension of the State of Emergency, until May 27. The President of the Republic promulgated the law. Therefore, according to the State of Emergency's directions, all public transport remains suspended. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523182555/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPRDec32&PNLei2ProlongEE27Apr2020pt.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200427,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 27 April, Parliament debated and then approved the 30-day extension of the State of Emergency, until May 27. The President of the Republic promulgated the law. Therefore, according to the State of Emergency's directions, stay at homes is not mandatory but encouraged. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200523182555/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPRDec32&PNLei2ProlongEE27Apr2020pt.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200430,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"n Government Decree no. 8/2020 of April 30 on the Measures for the Implementation of the Declaration of State of Emergency introduced by Decree of the President of the Republic no. 32/2020, of 27 April, the Government ruled that the measures on workplace openingmand closing are maintained: namely, commercial activities are allowed to continue operating as long as they implement social distancing and sanitary measures, while the public administration shall work at minimum capacity only. This regulation holds for the entire State of Emergency, now set to end on May 27, 2020. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200525203857/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/D8-2020MedidasEE30Apr2020en.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200430,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In Government Decree no. 8/2020 of April 30 on the Measures for the Implementation of the Declaration of State of Emergency introduced by Decree of the President of the Republic no. 32/2020, of 27 April, the Government ruled that any social, cultural or sporting events that involve the gathering of people are prohibited. This regulation holds for the entire State of Emergency, now set to end on May 27, 2020. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200525203857/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/D8-2020MedidasEE30Apr2020en.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200430,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"In Government Decree no. 8/2020 of April 30 on the Measures for the Implementation of the Declaration of State of Emergency introduced by Decree of the President of the Republic no. 32/2020, of 27 April, the Government ruled that meetings or demonstrations that involve the agglomeration of more than five people are prohibited This regulation holds for the entire State of Emergency, now set to end on May 27, 2020. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200525203857/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/D8-2020MedidasEE30Apr2020en.pdf " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200430,C5: Close public transport,0,,"In Government Decree no. 8/2020 of April 30 on the Measures for the Implementation of the Declaration of State of Emergency introduced by Decree of the President of the Republic no. 32/2020, of 27 April, the Government ruled that public transport is permitted, under the public p provided that (1) vehicles are cleaned daily before starting each journey, (2) drivers, crews and passengers wear protective masks, (3) individuals are refused entry if they do not comply, (4) Social distancing is adopted among passengers. This regulation holds for the entire State of Emergency, now set to end on May 27, 2020. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200525203857/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/D8-2020MedidasEE30Apr2020en.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200525203950/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24225&lang=en" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200430,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"In Government Decree no. 8/2020 of April 30 on the Measures for the Implementation of the Declaration of State of Emergency introduced by Decree of the President of the Republic no. 32/2020, of 27 April, the Government ruled that (1) Individuals who are not subject to mandatory isolation and who do not carry out any professional activity or can work from home have to remain inside their homes and limit their movement outside to the minimum necessary, including to go to the doctor, to go grocery shopping, or for important matters. (2) Compulsory isolation in a health facility or their homes applies to all those infected with Coronavirus until they are discharged. (3) Compulsory isolation for all individuals who enter the national territory for at 14 days Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200602221903/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EE2-sai-husi-umaa2.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200602223700/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Decreto-do-Governo-Medidas-de-execuc%CC%A7a%CC%83o-da-declarac%CC%A7a%CC%83o-do-estado-de-emerge%CC%82ncia-efetuada-pelo-Decreto-do-Presidente-da-Repu%CC%81blica-n-32-2020-de-27-de-abril-D.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200501,E1: Income support,2,1,"The government approved a monthly payment of US $100 per household as a short-term intervention to address a specific threat to livelihoods, the economy, and society as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It applies to all households with monthly incomes of up to US $500 that are registered in the national ""Register of Uma Kain"" (neighborhood-level registry). Given that average income is $40 for rural households and $206 for urban households, according to the 2011 Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2011, this transfer exceeds 50% of lost income. Payments will be financed by the COVID-19 Fund. Additionally, in a separate diploma, the government established support measures for the private sector, comprising employers and employees, provided that persons are registered in the social security contribution scheme. In particular, it grants: a) a subsidy of up to 60% of the wage cost and b) exemption from the duty to pay social security contributions, for formal sector workers who have to be quarantined or stay at home during the pandemic. The support is financed by the COVID-19 Fund. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200602212101/http://www.statistics.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/HIES2011_Report_20-_20Final.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200602212115/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/DL15HouseholdSupport30Apr2020en.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200602213733/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/DL16SubsEmprego30Apr2020en.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200527,C1: School closing,2,1,"27 May The government approved an extension on the state of emergency, whose restrictions now only regard to the sanitary control at the entrance and exit points of the national territory, circulation in national territory and establishment of residence are maintained. The execution measures relating to school closure are clarified in a decree approved on April 29, stating the following: Pre-school, primary education, secondary education, higher education, and vocational or technical-vocational training establishments may carry out school activities on a face-to-face basis. The performance of school activities in person will depend on compliance with the technical standards that are approved for this purpose by the Minister of Health in coordination with the relevant government.The ministry of education receives approval by the ministry of health on the procedures and standards implemented for the reopening of schools. Teaching will officially restart once the ministry of education has verified that all schools in the territory are following the required standards. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200614075106/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/05/ms-aprova-pedidu-mejd-re-ativa-ensinu-aprendijazen/ Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073432/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPresDec35Lei4-27Maiu2020pt.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606071429/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24530&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073342/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDec9-29May2020en.pdf " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200527,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The government approved an extension on the state of emergency, whose restrictions now only regard to the sanitary control at the entrance and exit points of the national territory, circulation in national territory and establishment of residence are maintained. The execution measures relating to workplace closure are clarified in a decree approved on April 29 stating the following: As in the previous regulation, private businesses are allowed to operate provided that they implement social distancing and sanitary measures. Now the public sector is also allowed to operate at full capacity. They must ensure social distance and that implement sanitary measures. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073432/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPresDec35Lei4-27Maiu2020pt.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606071429/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24530&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073342/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDec9-29May2020en.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200527,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The government approved an extension on the state of emergency, whose restrictions now only regard to the sanitary control at the entrance and exit points of the national territory, circulation in national territory and establishment of residence are maintained. The execution measures, clarified in a decree approved on April 29 stating the following, make no mention of restrictions on public events. In a press release, the government stated that there are also no limitations on religious, sporting activities, and the right to strike and demonstration. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073432/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPresDec35Lei4-27Maiu2020pt.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606071429/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24530&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073342/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDec9-29May2020en.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200527,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The government approved an extension on the state of emergency, whose restrictions now only regard to the sanitary control at the entrance and exit points of the national territory, circulation in national territory and establishment of residence are maintained. The execution measures, clarified in a decree approved on April 29 stating the following, make no mention of restriction on gatherings. In a press release, the government stated that there are also no limitations on religious, sporting activities, and the right to strike and demonstration. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073432/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPresDec35Lei4-27Maiu2020pt.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606071429/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24530&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073342/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDec9-29May2020en.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200527,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The government approved an extension on the state of emergency, whose restrictions now only regard to the sanitary control at the entrance and exit points of the national territory, circulation in national territory and establishment of residence are maintained. The execution measures, clarified in a decree approved on April 29 stating the following, make no mention of restrictions on public transport which remains allowed, as in previous regulation, provided that social distancing and sanitary measures are observed. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073432/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPresDec35Lei4-27Maiu2020pt.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606071429/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24530&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073342/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDec9-29May2020en.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200527,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The government approved an extension on the state of emergency, whose restrictions now only regard to the sanitary control at the entrance and exit points of the national territory, circulation in national territory and establishment of residence are maintained. The execution measures are clarified in a decree approved on April 29 stating that individuals who are not subject to mandatory isolation and who do not carry out any professional activity or are exempt from fulfilling the duty to be present at the workplace must remain inside their homes and limit their movement outside to the minimum necessary. However, there is no prohibition of internal movement, as clarified in a government pamphlet (see link). Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073432/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPresDec35Lei4-27Maiu2020pt.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606071429/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24530&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073342/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDec9-29May2020en.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606075632/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EE2-sai-husi-umaa2.pdf " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200527,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The government approved an extension on the state of emergency, whose restrictions now only regard to the sanitary control at the entrance and exit points of the national territory, circulation in national territory and establishment of residence are maintained. The execution measures are clarified in a decree approved on April 29 . There continues to be no mention of restriction on internal movement. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073432/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPresDec35Lei4-27Maiu2020pt.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606071429/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24530&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073342/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDec9-29May2020en.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200527,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The country's borders remain closed to foreign travelers, with exceptions for residents, oil-workers, and other special cases. Regular international passenger flights remain suspended and restrictions are in place at ports and land border posts. These points of entry could see even tougher restrictions under the state of emergency. All persons must submit a pre-approval request, along with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, to the nearest Timorese Embassy or Consulate or to the Consular Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste for permission to enter Timor-Leste. All persons entering the country are required to be quarantined for 14 days in facilities established by the government, or in their respective residences subject to the pre-approval of the Ministry of Health. Prior to the termination of the mandatory 14-day quarantine period, individuals will be subject to COVID-19 testing. Individuals must provide a negative COVID-19 test result and be cleared by the Ministry of Health before they will be authorized to leave quarantine. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201001201910/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201001201912/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/367001/timor-leste-government-reinstates-state-of-emergency-august-6-update-4 https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/367001/timor-leste-government-reinstates-state-of-emergency-august-6-update-4 http://web.archive.org/web/20200819232938/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=25422&lang=en&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200819233304/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=25359&lang=en&lang=en Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200930221220/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200527,E1: Income support,2,1,"Previous measures are still ongoing. As stated in the relative decree-law, monetary support is provided from April 2020 and for as long as the state of emergency lasts. The state of emergency was renewed on May 27 and is set to last until June 26 at least. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200602212101/http://www.statistics.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/HIES2011_Report_20-_20Final.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200602212115/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/DL15HouseholdSupport30Apr2020en.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200602213733/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/DL16SubsEmprego30Apr2020en.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073432/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPresDec35Lei4-27Maiu2020pt.pdf " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200527,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Previous measures are still ongoing. The electricity subsidy was established to last for 3 months, as stated in an article on April 22. No mention was made of the interruption of other contract relief on water fees, social security, and rent on government property Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606082004/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24159&n=1&lang=pt http://web.archive.org/web/20200604084550/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/04/22/governu-hakarak-oferese-tan-subsidiu-pre-pagu-eletrisidade-ba-fulan-tolu/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200606082147/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/04/29/governu-aprova-millaun-2-hodi-fo-subsidiu-ba-estudante/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200605,E1: Income support,2,1,"June 5 -The government established a subsidy for Timorese residing abroad who rely on for support on the family in Timor-Leste. The amount of the subsidy varies with the cost of living of each country (between $100 and $500). It will last as long as the state of emergency will continue and the borders remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200625070607/http://www.mj.gov.tl/jornal/public/docs/2020/serie_1/SERIE_I_NO_23_B.pdf June 24 - 94% of the budget of the$100 household income support scheme has been executed. So far households have received two-months worth of support (hence $200), throughout the entire country. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200625061847/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/24/ezekusaun-prosesu-pagamentu-subsidiu-200-atinje-ona-94/ Income support for workers reached 60% of its budget execution, from March until June. Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200625062100/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/24/atribuisaun-subsidiu-porsentu-60-ba-traballador-husi-marsu-too-junu-deit/ June 5 - The National Parliament stated it will exectute the $500k budget allocated to it out of the $150m covid-19 fund. June 10 - $3.2m of the covid-19 fund allocated to Timorese students abroad with not scholarship June 12 - $20-15 salary supplements to healthcare staff June 12 - execution rate of the fund reaches 64% Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200616074412/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/05/pn-deside-ezekuta-orsamentu-500-000/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200616074731/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/12/suplementu-remuneratoriu-ba-profisional-saude-sei-iha-verifikasaun-detallu-konta-bankaria/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200616074934/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/12/ezekusaun-fundu-covid-19-atinje-ona-porsentu-64/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200616075336/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/10/estudante-naun-bolseiru-husi-nasaun-13-sei-hetan-subsidiu-benefisiariu-iha-indonezia-1-575/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200605,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"June 5- The government established a moratorium, partially financed by the state, on contracts for Timorese citizens, not-for-profit organisations, registered commercial businessmen, commercial enterprises (registered). The law was promulgated by the president. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200626070235/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRDL21-22Subsidiu5Jun2020pt.pdf April 17 - The government approved additional financial support: 1. Subsidy internet access to students 2. Maintained subsidy for electricity fees of $15 per month 3. Suspension of payments for water fees 4. Suspension of social security payments and payment of rent on government property Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606082004/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24159&n=1&lang=pt http://web.archive.org/web/20200604084550/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/04/22/governu-hakarak-oferese-tan-subsidiu-pre-pagu-eletrisidade-ba-fulan-tolu/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200606082147/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/04/29/governu-aprova-millaun-2-hodi-fo-subsidiu-ba-estudante/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200607,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200607,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200607,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200607,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200607,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change. The state of emergency is set to last until June 26. The government approved an extension on the state of emergency, whose restrictions now only regard to the sanitary control at the entrance and exit points of the national territory, circulation in national territory and establishment of residence are maintained. The execution measures are clarified in a decree approved on April 29 stating that individuals who are not subject to mandatory isolation and who do not carry out any professional activity or are exempt from fulfilling the duty to be present at the workplace must remain inside their homes and limit their movement outside to the minimum necessary. However, there is no prohibition of internal movement, as clarified in a government pamphlet (see link). Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073432/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPresDec35Lei4-27Maiu2020pt.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606071429/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24530&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073342/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDec9-29May2020en.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606075632/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EE2-sai-husi-umaa2.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200607,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20200607,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The emergency number continues to be active, as well as a covid-19 dedicated website and the government crisis management group's Facebook page. These last two, however, have not been updated since the end of May. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200614074444/https://covid19.gov.tl/tp http://web.archive.org/web/20200614074440/https://www.facebook.com/cigctl/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200607,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change. Protocols for case detection and contact tracing have been updated based on the newly revised surveillance guidelines. Surveillance teams and rapid responders at the national and municipality levels have been trained and are on standby to detect and respond to COVID-19 alerts in the country. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200530153458/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/timor-leste/03-03-2020-tls-sitrep-15-ncov-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=e7702ec7_2" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200608,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On June 8, the Ministry of Health representatives declared that a test was conducted on a patient with symptoms. Authorities investigated the contact history of the patient over the last week. 20 people who were in contact with the patient were mandated to self-isolate. Link: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/08/pasiente-deskonfia-covid-19-iha-suai-rezultadu-teste-negativu/ Protocols for case detection and contact tracing have been updated based on the newly revised surveillance guidelines. Surveillance teams and rapid responders at the national and municipality levels have been trained and are on standby to detect and respond to COVID-19 alerts in the country. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200530153458/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/timor-leste/03-03-2020-tls-sitrep-15-ncov-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=e7702ec7_2" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200608,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On June 8, the Ministry of Health representatives declared that a test was conducted on a patient with symptoms. Authorities investigated the contact history of the patient over the last week. 20 people who were in contact with the patient were mandated to self-isolate. Link: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/08/pasiente-deskonfia-covid-19-iha-suai-rezultadu-teste-negativu/ Protocols for case detection and contact tracing have been updated based on the newly revised surveillance guidelines. Surveillance teams and rapid responders at the national and municipality levels have been trained and are on standby to detect and respond to COVID-19 alerts in the country. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200530153458/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/timor-leste/03-03-2020-tls-sitrep-15-ncov-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=e7702ec7_2" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200615,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200615,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200615,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change. The state of emergency is set to last until June 26. The government approved an extension on the state of emergency, whose restrictions now only regard to the sanitary control at the entrance and exit points of the national territory, circulation in national territory and establishment of residence are maintained. The execution measures are clarified in a decree approved on April 29 stating that individuals who are not subject to mandatory isolation and who do not carry out any professional activity or are exempt from fulfilling the duty to be present at the workplace must remain inside their homes and limit their movement outside to the minimum necessary. However, there is no prohibition of internal movement, as clarified in a government pamphlet (see link). Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073432/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRPresDec35Lei4-27Maiu2020pt.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606071429/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=24530&lang=en http://web.archive.org/web/20200606073342/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/GovDec9-29May2020en.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20200606075632/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EE2-sai-husi-umaa2.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200615,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200615,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The emergency number continues to be active, as well as a covid-19 dedicated website and the government crisis management group's Facebook page. These last two, however, have not been updated since the end of May. Hotline numbers for emergencies is still displayed on the website. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200614074444/https://covid19.gov.tl/tp http://web.archive.org/web/20200614074440/https://www.facebook.com/cigctl/ The integrated crisis management group continues to host meetings, streamed on TV, updating citizens on the state of the emergency domestically and globally. Link https://web.archive.org/web/20200625062958/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/15/maski-seidauk-iha-transmisaun-komunidade-cigc-apela-nafatin-kuidadu" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200615,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Tests ongoing on suspect cases (in the link illegal immigrants from Vietnam were tested). Until June 15, about 1830 tests have been conducted. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200625071246/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/15/covid-19-rezultadu-ezame-laboratoriu-ba-sidadaun-estanjeiru-nain-13-negativu/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200625071720/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/15/durante-loron-52-la-deteta-kazu-foun-covid-19/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200626,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"The state of emergency was not renovated therefore, although no official statement was made, the stay at home requirements can be assumed to be relaxed in my opinion. Therefore, I coded this a 0. Link to all government media release (no renewal of the state of emergency) https://web.archive.org/web/20200704084256/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?cat=10&lang=en" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200626,E1: Income support,2,1,"Up to June 27 over 270.000 people have received the income subsidy. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200704081011/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/27/governu-benefisia-ona-benefisiariu-hamutuk-279-022/ 318,000 Families to Receive Backdated Covid-19 Payments. The families will each receive US $100 per month, for up to three months. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200704080905/http://www.tatoli.tl/en/2020/05/27/aid-allocated-to-318000-homes/ From July 4, the $200 dollar subsidy will beging to be distributed in the RAEOA region. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200704081143/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/06/25/hahu-04-jullu-pagamentu-subsidiu-200-ba-raeoa/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200626,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"June 25 - The Prime Minister’s Office officially dissolved the “Integrated Centre for Crisis Management” and handed over the COVID-19 response, management, and coordination to the Ministry of Health (MoH). The centre was in charge of briefs and official communication on the pandemic. The hotline number for emergency is still active. The ministry of health continues to publish bulletins on his FB page. WHO is supporting the Ministry of Health (MOH), Pillar 2 (risk communication) and Pillar 3 (Surveillance, rapid response teams, and case investigation) of strategic prepared & response plan, to strengthen active surveillance, rapid response team service (RRT) and also carry out advocacy and community engagement on active surveillance targeting community leaders in the border districts of Oecusse, Bobonaro and Covalima. The advocacy and community engagement sessions are designed to sensitize the communities on COVID-19 preventive measures. This activity was financially supported by USAID Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200704082547/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/timor-leste/30-06-2020-tls-sitrep-47-ncov-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=c37a828b_2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200704082536/https://www.facebook.com/sentrumediacovid19/posts/161030305577800" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200627,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new information so maintained as it was (2)." Timor-Leste,TLS,20200722,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Scarce information is available. The latest info states that electricity and water subsidy would continue until July 22 approximately. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920162459/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/04/22/governu-hakarak-oferese-tan-subsidiu-pre-pagu-eletrisidade-ba-fulan-tolu/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200723,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No info. Assumed that policy is over." Timor-Leste,TLS,20200728,E1: Income support,2,1,"The Ministry for Social Security is about to address all complaints of those individuals who have not received the subsidy - most likely the process will be finalized by the end of September. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921135337/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/09/16/ekipa-mssi-finaliza-ona-analiza-ba-reklamante-15-280/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200805,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Preventative measures at social activities, including where all persons are required to wear a protective mask covering their mouth and nose, wash their hands regularly, and maintain a safe distance of at least 1.5 meters from others."" ""Services are generally available although preventative measures, such as wearing a protective mask, regular hand washing, and maintaining at least 1.5 meters from others, are in place."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831010604/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200811,C1: School closing,2,1,"Some schools continue closed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920163720/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/08/11/eskola-10-iha-raeoa-sei-re-ativa-tan/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"On August 5th, the President of the Republic, Francisco Guterres Lú Olo, declared the state of emergency decreed for 30 days, from 00:00 on August 6th to 23:59 September 4th, 2020. However, the state of emergency will be applied mainly in the border area, to allow strict control of the movement of people, in order to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from entering the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200819232938/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=25422&lang=en&lang=en " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200811,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On August 5th, the President of the Republic, Francisco Guterres Lú Olo, declared the state of emergency decreed for 30 days, from 00:00 on August 6th to 23:59 September 4th, 2020. However, the state of emergency will be applied mainly in the border area, to allow strict control of the movement of people, in order to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from entering the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200819232938/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=25422&lang=en&lang=en " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On August 5th, the President of the Republic, Francisco Guterres Lú Olo, declared the state of emergency decreed for 30 days, from 00:00 on August 6th to 23:59 September 4th, 2020. However, the state of emergency will be applied mainly in the border area, to allow strict control of the movement of people, in order to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from entering the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200819232938/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=25422&lang=en&lang=en " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200811,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On August 5th, the President of the Republic, Francisco Guterres Lú Olo, declared the state of emergency decreed for 30 days, from 00:00 on August 6th to 23:59 September 4th, 2020. However, the state of emergency will be applied mainly in the border area, to allow strict control of the movement of people, in order to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from entering the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200819232938/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=25422&lang=en&lang=en " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On August 5th, the President of the Republic, Francisco Guterres Lú Olo, declared the state of emergency decreed for 30 days, from 00:00 on August 6th to 23:59 September 4th, 2020. However, the state of emergency will be applied mainly in the border area, to allow strict control of the movement of people, in order to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from entering the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200819232938/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=25422&lang=en&lang=en " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200811,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"On August 5th, the President of the Republic, Francisco Guterres Lú Olo, declared the state of emergency decreed for 30 days, from 00:00 on August 6th to 23:59 September 4th, 2020. However, the state of emergency will be applied mainly in the border area, to allow strict control of the movement of people, in order to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from entering the country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200819232938/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=25422&lang=en&lang=en " Timor-Leste,TLS,20200819,E1: Income support,2,1,"Aug 19 - The following income support measures were approved; - Support for companies and other employers private sector by creating a subsidy monthly payment, to be attributed, for five months, to employers that resume their work activity on a regular basis, without suspension or reduction normal working hours, and are registered Social Security and the tax administration. - Support for workers in the informal sector, through the creation of a subsidy equivalent to 60% of the value of conventional remuneration that forms the basis of contributory incidence of the first echelon of membership optional to the Social Security contribution scheme, during the months of October, November and December 2020 to be granted to self-employed workers and everyone who fits in the labor sector informal which are not yet registered in the Social Security and to do so between August and September 2020, conditional on making the payment of respective social security contributions during the following three months, counted after allocation of the last installment of the allowance Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921141349/http://www.laohamutuk.org/Justice/2020/JRGovRes28-Mitigasaun19Aug2020.pdf Sep - 17 Some communities have not received the $200 income subsidy yet. Assume that subsidy is still ongoing. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921135839/http://www.tatoli.tl/2020/09/17/komunidade-aldeia-4-iha-suku-gugleur-seidauk-simu-subsidiu-200/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200820,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200831011505/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200820,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200820,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200820,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200820,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No closure. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831010604/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200820,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Is public transportation operating? Yes However, all individuals who have any of the following symptoms – body temperature higher than 37.5 degrees Celsius, cough, sore throat, cold, and respiratory distress or shortness of breath – are prohibited from boarding buses, ships, or aircrafts except in cases of medical evacuation."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831010604/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200820,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No Restrictions https://web.archive.org/web/20200831010604/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200820,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""Timorese citizens and foreign nationals can obtain COVID-19 testing at the National Hospital, free of charge. Those seeking to test should call the COVID-19 hotline at +670-7556-0000 via WhatsApp first to receive further guidance on scheduling testing. Fees for testing may be imposed and those seeking testing should confirm the cost when scheduling an appointment."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831010604/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200820,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200826,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"A new case of COVID-19 was confirmed by the Ministry of Health (MOH), taking the cumulative COVID-19 cases in the country to 27. Further investigation and contact tracing is being carried out in line with the national guideline. Link: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/timor-leste/26-08-2020-tls-sitrep-62-ncov-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=e8f84a3c_2" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200910,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of health continues to update on the situation. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200920153033/https://www.facebook.com/MinisteriodaSaudeTL https://web.archive.org/web/20200920153036/https://covid19.gov.tl/dashboard/?lang=en" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200921,C1: School closing,2,1,"Timor-Leste has only partially reopened schools for safety considerations and due to variations in case incidences across geographic areas. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201001201244/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/200929_eapro_education_response_update.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200921,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"MOH continues to update the public through its facebook page with bulletins. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200930221934/https://www.facebook.com/MinisteriodaSaudeTL?_rdc=1&_rdr=" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200921,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Timorese citizens and foreign nationals can obtain COVID-19 testing at the National Hospital, free of charge. Those seeking to test should call the COVID-19 hotline at +670-7556-0000 via WhatsApp first to receive further guidance on scheduling testing, (or other COVID-19 related questions), or call 119 if with COVID-19-like symptoms. Fees for testing may be imposed and those seeking testing should confirm the cost when scheduling an appointment. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200930221220/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200921,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Preventative measures at social activities, including where all persons are required to wear a protective mask covering their mouth and nose, wash their hands regularly, and maintain a safe distance of at least 1.5 meters from others. Services are generally available although preventative measures, such as wearing a protective mask, regular hand washing, and maintaining at least 1.5 meters from others, are in place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200930224514/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20200923,E1: Income support,1,1,"On September 23, the government decided to distribute cash transfers for basic staple foods to eligible households, worth US$25 per month per household, lasting for 2 months (November and December) to provide short-term economic stimulus and encourage production and trade, as part of the Economic Recovery Plan. The beneficiaries of the basic food basket are those who are members of households registered in the “Uma-Kain Register Book” and who are on national territory when the basic food basket is distributed, as well as Timorese citizens who currently attend social, educational, religious, health or prison institutions on a boarding or imprisonment basis, and for this purpose, they will be treated separately from the respective households listed in the “Uma-Kain Register Book”. The food basket may be replaced by a shopping voucher for the corresponding goods, in the same amount. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200930222657/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=25696&lang=en https://web.archive.org/web/20200930223925/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201001,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Individuals of foreign nationality wishing to enter national territory via the land border must apply for registration and ask for entry permit (humanitarian or contracted workers) at consular offices. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014013705/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/EN-CdI_RCM_2020-10-03.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201001,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new information, no active cases." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201001,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new information, no active cases." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201001,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"During the state of emergency, all individuals, should wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth when they have to remain in closed public spaces and frequently sanitizing their hands, namely at the entrance of business premises and public administration service buildings. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201014013705/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/EN-CdI_RCM_2020-10-03.pdf " Timor-Leste,TLS,20201010,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 10 October 2020, the Ministry of Health (MoH) confirmed a new case of COVID-19. The patient was in quarantine upon arrival from Kuala Lumpur and admitted to the isolation and treatment facility at Vera Cruz. Investigation and contact tracing are being done by the surveillance team as per the national guideline. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201029101644/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/timor-leste/14-10-2020-tls-sitrep-69-ncov-eng.pdf?sfvrsn=759f8625_2" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public campaign, mainly conducted on the Ministry of Health's Facebook page. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kCfV1PAJDaGPkEvrh4lBUyRHymOPUOFVbUs92TPEH-s/edit?usp=sharing http://archive.vn/2020.10.27-121913/https://reliefweb.int/report/timor-leste/and-now-bright-spot-timor-leste-weathers-pandemic" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The state of emergency continues, requiring all individuals to wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth when in closed public spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20201014013705/http://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/EN-CdI_RCM_2020-10-03.pdf" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change Schools reopened since June 2020 however Health Minister Odete Maria Freitas Belo said they must abide by Covid-19 health protocols. “The safety, security and happiness of children must be the top priority. Students have to wear a mask. Each school has to prepare hand-washing facilities and ensure physical distancing,” https://web.archive.org/web/20201116110950/https://www.ucanews.com/news/schools-in-timor-leste-set-to-reopen/88312" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change. Timor Leste has extended its state of emergency through to Nov 3 however most businesses and services are open with safeguards in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201116112316/https://www.worldaware.com/critical-alert-timor-leste-extended-nationwide-state-emergency " Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The government is encouraging people to avoid demonstrations and crowds but no specific policy found on canceling public events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116112316/https://www.worldaware.com/critical-alert-timor-leste-extended-nationwide-state-emergency https://web.archive.org/web/20201116112928/https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/timor-leste-travel-advisory.html" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"The government is encouraging people to avoid crowds as part of a State of Emergency in effect through to Dec 3 2020, however no specific policy restricting gatherings found to be in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201116112316/https://www.worldaware.com/critical-alert-timor-leste-extended-nationwide-state-emergency https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes However, all individuals who have any of the following symptoms – fever greater than 37.5 degrees Celsius, cough, and/or breathing difficulties – are prohibited from boarding buses, ships, or aircrafts and must complete the Mandatory Medical Declaration form. They will be taken to a health facility for COVID-19 testing; positive cases will be subject to therapeutic isolation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No However, all individuals who have any of the following symptoms – fever greater than 37.5 degrees Celsius, cough, and/or breathing difficulties – are prohibited from boarding buses, ships, or aircrafts and must complete the Mandatory Medical Declaration form. They will be taken to a health facility for COVID-19 testing; positive cases will be subject to therapeutic isolation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No However, all individuals who have any of the following symptoms – fever greater than 37.5 degrees Celsius, cough, and/or breathing difficulties – are prohibited from boarding buses, ships, or aircrafts and must complete the Mandatory Medical Declaration form. They will be taken to a health facility for COVID-19 testing; positive cases will be subject to therapeutic isolation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As part of State of Emergency through to Dec 3 2020 - The country's borders remain closed to foreigners, with exceptions. Authorities have previously allowed entry for permanent residents of Timor-Leste, foreigners born in the country, and people working at oil rigs, among others. People who can enter the country must test for COVID-19 before departure and upon arrival, and undergo a 14-day quarantine at government facilities; transport workers are exempt from the requirement. Travelers can leave the isolation sites upon testing negative for COVID-19 at the end of the quarantine period. International passenger flights remain suspended, except for medical evacuations, humanitarian flights, and government operations. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20201116114529/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20201116114529/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Through the Ministry of Health Facebook page (unable to link to Facebook)" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Timorese citizens and foreign nationals can obtain COVID-19 testing at the National Hospital, free of charge. Those seeking to test should call the COVID-19 hotline at +670-7556-0000 via WhatsApp first to receive further guidance on scheduling testing, (or other COVID-19 related questions), or call 119 if with COVID-19-like symptoms. Fees for testing may be imposed and those seeking testing should confirm the cost when scheduling an appointment. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Stronger surveillance and expanded testing are currently providing ‘ears on the ground’ to pick up early signals of cases. All referral hospitals and municipalities now act as sentinels and collect samples on a regular basis. When cases are detected, the surveillance team responds immediately with contact tracing. Communities also need to continue looking out for any possible threat and alert the authorities. WHO has also developed and supported a surveillance database, which the Ministry of Health now uses to track all COVID-19 tests and confirmed cases, and numbers in quarantine and isolation. All the information from the Ministry of Health and the government crisis management centre comes from this surveillance database. This system will soon be integrated into the country’s general health information system. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116115916/https://reliefweb.int/report/timor-leste/swift-action-prevents-community-transmission-covid-19-timor-leste" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Authorities continue to require people to wear facemasks, frequently sanitize their hands, and maintain a distance of at least one meter from one another when in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116112316/https://www.worldaware.com/critical-alert-timor-leste-extended-nationwide-state-emergency" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools have been reopened since June 15, 2020, the same is in effect with precautions. No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116110950/https://www.ucanews.com/news/schools-in-timor-leste-set-to-reopen/88312#" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Services are generally available; preventative measures, such as wearing a protective mask, regular hand washing, and maintaining at least 1.5 meters from others, are in place. ""Grocery shops, fuel stations, pharmacies, clinics, banking facilities and building material stores remain open but enforce a 1 metre minimum distance between each person."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201130094305/https://travelbans.org/asia/east-timor/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201130092546/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No restrictions/curfew in place. However, all individuals who have any of the following symptoms– fever greater than 37.5 degrees Celsius, cough, and/or breathing difficulties – are prohibited from boarding buses, ships, or aircrafts and must complete the Mandatory Medical Declaration form. They will be taken to a health facility for COVID-19 testing; positive cases will be subject to therapeutic isolation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No restrictions or curfew in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is operational. However, all individuals who have any of the following symptoms – fever greater than 37.5 degrees Celsius, cough, and/or breathing difficulties – are prohibited from boarding buses, ships, or aircrafts and must complete the Mandatory Medical Declaration form. They will be taken to a health facility for COVID-19 testing; positive cases will be subject to therapeutic isolation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"State of emergency extended till December 3rd. (Refer to the below link) http://web.archive.org/web/20201130092546/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ In the state of emergency: ""You are required to wear a protective mask covering your mouth and nose and a safe distance of at least 1.5 meters must be observed. Anyone who displays a body temperature of higher than 37.5°C, or has a sore throat, or a cold, or respiratory distress including shortness of breath is forbidden to board buses, ships or aircrafts (the only exception is in the case of medical evacuation). Grocery shops, fuel stations, pharmacies, clinics, banking facilities and building material stores remain open but enforce a 1 metre minimum distance between each person."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201130094305/https://travelbans.org/asia/east-timor/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions in movement - intercity or interstate travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201117,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All persons entering the country are required to be quarantined for 14 days in facilities established by the government, or in their respective residences subject to the pre-approval of the Ministry of Health. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130094305/https://travelbans.org/asia/east-timor/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201117,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy. No update since October 2nd on Household support program (Uma Kain Payment): https://web.archive.org/web/20201130095121/https://covid19.gov.tl/en/household-support/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools have been reopened since June 15, 2020, the same is in effect with precautions. No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116110950/https://www.ucanews.com/news/schools-in-timor-leste-set-to-reopen/88312#" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"State of emergency extended till December 3rd. (Refer to the below link) http://web.archive.org/web/20201130092546/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201203185908/http://www.tatoli.tl/en/2020/11/25/coronavirus-timorese-government-propose-for-the-renewal-of-state-of-emergency/ In the state of emergency: ""You are required to wear a protective mask covering your mouth and nose and a safe distance of at least 1.5 meters must be observed. Anyone who displays a body temperature of higher than 37.5°C, or has a sore throat, or a cold, or respiratory distress including shortness of breath is forbidden to board buses, ships or aircrafts (the only exception is in the case of medical evacuation). Grocery shops, fuel stations, pharmacies, clinics, banking facilities and building material stores remain open but enforce a 1 metre minimum distance between each person."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201130094305/https://travelbans.org/asia/east-timor/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All persons entering the country are required to be quarantined for 14 days in facilities established by the government, or in their respective residences subject to the pre-approval of the Ministry of Health. ""The State of emergency also includes mandatory quarantine to people arriving from abroad and also those who test positive to the disease should being sent into isolation centres."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201203190829/http://www.tatoli.tl/en/2020/12/03/pm-taur-the-extension-of-state-emergency-to-impose-mandatory-quarantine/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201130094305/https://travelbans.org/asia/east-timor/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113227/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools have been reopened since June 15, 2020, the same is in effect with precautions. No change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145551/https://www.ucanews.com/news/schools-in-timor-leste-set-to-reopen/88312#" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Most businesses and services, including essential services like medical facilities and food markets, are open with safeguards in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150049/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145830/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/407056/timor-leste-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-emergency-through-jan-2-2021-update-11" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No restrictions/curfew in place. However, a State of Emergency is in effect through 11:59 PM, January 2, 2021. Preventative measures at social activities, including where all persons are required to wear a protective mask covering their mouth and nose, wash their hands regularly, and maintain a safe distance of at least 1.5 meters from others. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150049/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145830/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/407056/timor-leste-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-emergency-through-jan-2-2021-update-11" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"A State of Emergency is in effect through 11:59 PM, January 2, 2021. No restrictions or curfew in place. ""The government is also encouraging people to avoid crowds."" However, no official notice is available regarding the crowd sizes. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150049/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145830/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/407056/timor-leste-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-emergency-through-jan-2-2021-update-11" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is operational. However, all individuals who have any of the following symptoms – fever greater than 37.5 degrees Celsius, cough, and/or breathing difficulties – are prohibited from boarding buses, ships, or aircrafts and must complete the Mandatory Medical Declaration form. They will be taken to a health facility for COVID-19 testing; positive cases will be subject to therapeutic isolation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150049/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"State of Emergency is in effect through 11:59 PM, January 2, 2021. Officials continue to ban people who show symptoms of COVID-19, except for those in a medical emergency, from using public transport. Authorities require people to wear facemasks, frequently sanitize their hands, and maintain a 1.5-meter (5-feet) distancing from one another when in public. The government is also encouraging people to avoid crowds. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150049/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145830/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/407056/timor-leste-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-emergency-through-jan-2-2021-update-11" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions in movement - intercity or interstate travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150049/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Those who wish to enter Timor-Leste must obtain official approval before travel. Incoming passengers must test for COVID-19 before departure and undergo another test and quarantine for 14 days at government-designated facilities upon arrival. Travelers can leave the isolation sites upon testing negative for COVID-19 at the end of the isolation period. International passenger flights remain suspended, except for medical evacuations, humanitarian flights, and government operations. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150049/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145830/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/407056/timor-leste-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-emergency-through-jan-2-2021-update-11" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change in policy. " Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government is providing regular updates regarding the covid cases and public information bulletins/appeals through the social media & government covid dashboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207143254/https://covid19.gov.tl/en/coronavirus-one-new-covid-19-case-detected-at-timor-leste-quarantine-site/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145830/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/407056/timor-leste-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-emergency-through-jan-2-2021-update-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20201207143254/https://covid19.gov.tl/en/dashboard/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Timorese citizens and foreign nationals can obtain COVID-19 testing at the National Hospital, free of charge. Those seeking to test should call the COVID-19 hotline at +670-7556-0000 via WhatsApp first to receive further guidance on scheduling testing, (or other COVID-19 related questions), or call 119 if with COVID-19-like symptoms. Fees for testing may be imposed and those seeking testing should confirm the cost when scheduling an appointment. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150049/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes observed in the policy." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Authorities require people to wear facemasks, frequently sanitize their hands, and maintain a 1.5-meter (5-feet) distancing from one another when in public. The government is also encouraging people to avoid crowds. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207150049/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201207145830/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/407056/timor-leste-authorities-extend-nationwide-state-of-emergency-through-jan-2-2021-update-11 " Timor-Leste,TLS,20201204,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No data available regarding the same." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools have been reopened since June 15, 2020, the same is in effect with precautions. No change in policy or new news regarding the same. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143538/https://www.ucanews.com/news/schools-in-timor-leste-set-to-reopen/88312#" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Most businesses and services, including essential services like medical facilities and food markets, are open with safeguards in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143816/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No restrictions/curfew in place. However, a State of Emergency is in effect through 11:59 PM, January 2, 2021. Preventative measures at social activities, including where all persons are required to wear a protective mask covering their mouth and nose, wash their hands regularly, and maintain a safe distance of at least 1.5 meters from others. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143816/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"A State of Emergency is in effect through 11:59 PM, January 2, 2021. No restrictions or curfew in place. No changes in the policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143816/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is operational. However, all individuals who have any of the following symptoms – fever greater than 37.5 degrees Celsius, cough, and/or breathing difficulties – are prohibited from boarding buses, ships, or aircrafts and must complete the Mandatory Medical Declaration form. They will be taken to a health facility for COVID-19 testing; positive cases will be subject to therapeutic isolation. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143816/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No restrictions/curfew in place. However, a State of Emergency is in effect through 11:59 PM, January 2, 2021. In the state of emergency: ""You are required to wear a protective mask covering your mouth and nose and a safe distance of at least 1.5 meters must be observed. Anyone who displays a body temperature of higher than 37.5°C, or has a sore throat, or a cold, or respiratory distress including shortness of breath is forbidden to board buses, ships or aircrafts (the only exception is in the case of medical evacuation). Grocery shops, fuel stations, pharmacies, clinics, banking facilities and building material stores remain open but enforce a 1 metre minimum distance between each person."" No new policy update. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143816/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions in movement - intercity or interstate travel. No new update in the policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143816/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new update in the policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143816/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change." Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government is providing regular updates regarding the covid cases and public information bulletins/appeals through the social media & government covid dashboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143816/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Timorese citizens and foreign nationals can obtain COVID-19 testing at the National Hospital, free of charge. Those seeking to test should call the COVID-19 hotline at +670-7556-0000 via WhatsApp first to receive further guidance on scheduling testing, (or other COVID-19 related questions), or call 119 if with COVID-19-like symptoms. Fees for testing may be imposed and those seeking testing should confirm the cost when scheduling an appointment. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143816/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No changes in the policy" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Preventative measures at social activities, including where all persons are required to wear a protective mask covering their mouth and nose, wash their hands regularly, and maintain a safe distance of at least 1.5 meters from others. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214143816/https://tl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Timor-Leste,TLS,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No data available." Tonga,TON,20200127,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Health Ministry steps up checks at ports of entry"" ""Currently there have been no cases of coronavirus identified in Tonga, where the Ministry of Health is taking precautions to monitor incoming passengers, to prevent the introduction of the virus into Tonga. A first travel advisory issued by the Ministry of Health today stated that all inbound passengers to Tonga must complete a Health Customs Form to assess potential signs and symptoms to coronavirus. Health teams have been stationed at Fua'amotu International Airport to monitor all incoming passengers, starting on January 27. They are also strengthening, and monitoring public health systems to rapidly detect and respond to any imported case. “For inbound travelers, to reduce the risk of the novel coronavirus, they must fill out the forms. Individuals who may be identified as being exposed to the virus will be subject to public health measures to reduce its spread."" http://archive.today/2020.12.12-172717/https://matangitonga.to/2020/01/28/health-ministry-steps-checks-ports-entry" Tonga,TON,20200205,C8: International travel controls,2,,"This is the first article in Matangi News since 1st January referring to a policy of quarantine for all international arrivals. The date it was introduced may have been a few days earlier as there was a previous article on 31st January which notes the Tongan Government requested New Zealand to quarantine a Tonga sports team returning from China. http://archive.today/2020.12.12-174515/https://matangitonga.to/2020/02/05/health-advisory-entering-tonga" Tonga,TON,20200211,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Anxiety about cruise ships arriving in Tonga given the rise in Covid-19 cases worldwide http://archive.today/2020.12.12-180958/https://matangitonga.to/2020/02/11/novel-coronavirus-cases-increase-worldwide Diversion Order 11th Feb: Four cruise ships diverted by Tonga Health Authorities Cruise ships appear to be a significant part of Tonga's economy and the diversion in this article is linked to concerns about the international spread of Covid-19 and WHO guidance. The code for C8 could be 2 or 3. However, as the article refers to 4 cruise ships rather than all cruise ships and as there has been no change detected in policy for international air arrivals, it is left at 2. Link: http://archive.today/2020.12.12-181827/https://matangitonga.to/2020/02/12/tonga-divert-cruise-ships" Tonga,TON,20200215,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Ministry of Health issues 3rd travel advisory after traveller from China was refused entry due to not following quarantine rules. All arrivals by sea or air required to come through Tongatapu (the main island in the Kingdom of Tonga) as first point of entry. http://archive.today/2020.12.12-185659/https://matangitonga.to/2020/02/17/travellers-tonga-urged-take-heed-travel-advisory" Tonga,TON,20200303,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travel Advisory update: Alert level in Tonga raised to ""very high"" The number of countries named which have significant numbers of Covid-19 cases have increased. Travellers, who come from or transit through these countries are required to quarantine prior to arrival in Tonga. And all travellers regardless of travel history who show symptoms of Covid-19 will undergo quarantine. All international cruise ships are being diverted from Tonga this month. The code for C8 remains between 2 and 3. ""2"" reflects the ongoing quarantine policy for air travellers and ""3"" reflects the short term ban on cruise ships. http://archive.today/2020.12.12-190903/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/03/alert-level-raised-very-high-tonga-travel-advisory" Tonga,TON,20200304,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First suspected case of Covid-19 in Tonga. Article refers to testing, however at this time, Tonga did not have testing equipment and so the samples were sent abroad. http://archive.today/2020.12.12-192144/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/04/suspected-case-coronavirus-tonga" Tonga,TON,20200304,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"First suspected case of Covid-19. Article refers to contact tracing. ""He said Health had started to track down people she might have had contact with here in Tonga, from passengers on the aircraft she arrived on from Sydney on Monday, and people close to her."" http://archive.today/2020.12.12-192144/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/04/suspected-case-coronavirus-tonga" Tonga,TON,20200317,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travel advisory now bans all cruise ships and yachts indefinitely http://archive.today/2020.12.13-155235/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/17/tonga-toughens-travel-advisory" Tonga,TON,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"There is no clear indication that any sector of the economy is being required to shut apart from bars, kava clubs and night clubs on 25th March, so code for C2 remains ""0"" until 25th March. ""Tonga declares State of Emergency"" (See full details in MISC entry for 20/03/2020) ""Tonga has declared a month-long State of Emergency in Tonga aimed at CoViD-19 prevention, stating that the disease “is imminent and will endanger or threaten.. the lives of people in Tonga.” The State of Emergency applies to all the land and sea areas of Tonga starting today, March 20 to April 17, unless further renewed. This extends to public gatherings, restricted to a maximum of 20 people inside a building or 40 people outside, and people are to practice social distancing. Concerts, sports events, funerals, weddings and birthdays are also banned. Meanwhile, nightclubs, bars and kava clubs in Tonga have been ordered to shut down effective on March 25. Link: http://archive.today/2020.12.12-162440/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/20/tonga-declares-state-emergency " Tonga,TON,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Tonga declares State of Emergency"" ""Tonga has declared a month-long State of Emergency in Tonga aimed at CoViD-19 prevention, stating that the disease “is imminent and will endanger or threaten.. the lives of people in Tonga.” ""Starting today, Friday 20 March, at 8:00 pm: Foreign Nationals are banned from entering Tonga. Tongan nationals must be quarantined for 14-days upon arrival. Public gatherings are restricted. Nightclubs, bars and kava clubs shut down from March 25. People are to practice social distancing. Concerts, sports events, funerals, weddings and birthdays are banned. Tongans abroad advised not to travel to Tonga for funerals."" ""The powers made under section 37 of the Emergency Management Act 2007 are now invoked to prevent or minimize illness and loss of human life. The State of Emergency applies to all the land and sea areas of Tonga starting today, March 20 to April 17, unless further renewed. This extends to public gatherings, restricted to a maximum of 20 people inside a building or 40 people outside, and people are to practice social distancing. Concerts, sports events, funerals, weddings and birthdays are also banned. Tongans who plan to bring funerals from abroad to Tonga at this time are advised not to travel to Tonga. Meanwhile, nightclubs, bars and kava clubs in Tonga have been ordered to shut down effective on March 25. The PM said the government is in discussions about financial support to affected businesses and employees. Commercial banks will also assist impacted customers depending on their circumstances."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.12.12-162440/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/20/tonga-declares-state-emergency " Tonga,TON,20200320,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Tonga declares State of Emergency"" ""Tonga has declared a month-long State of Emergency in Tonga aimed at CoViD-19 prevention, stating that the disease “is imminent and will endanger or threaten.. the lives of people in Tonga.” ""Starting today, Friday 20 March, at 8:00 pm: Foreign Nationals are banned from entering Tonga. Tongan nationals must be quarantined for 14-days upon arrival. Public gatherings are restricted. Nightclubs, bars and kava clubs shut down from March 25. People are to practice social distancing. Concerts, sports events, funerals, weddings and birthdays are banned. Tongans abroad advised not to travel to Tonga for funerals."" ""The powers made under section 37 of the Emergency Management Act 2007 are now invoked to prevent or minimize illness and loss of human life. The State of Emergency applies to all the land and sea areas of Tonga starting today, March 20 to April 17, unless further renewed. This extends to public gatherings, restricted to a maximum of 20 people inside a building or 40 people outside, and people are to practice social distancing. Concerts, sports events, funerals, weddings and birthdays are also banned. Tongans who plan to bring funerals from abroad to Tonga at this time are advised not to travel to Tonga. Meanwhile, nightclubs, bars and kava clubs in Tonga have been ordered to shut down effective on March 25. The PM said the government is in discussions about financial support to affected businesses and employees. Commercial banks will also assist impacted customers depending on their circumstances."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.12.12-162440/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/20/tonga-declares-state-emergency " Tonga,TON,20200320,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Tonga declares State of Emergency"" ""Tonga has declared a month-long State of Emergency in Tonga aimed at CoViD-19 prevention, stating that the disease “is imminent and will endanger or threaten.. the lives of people in Tonga.” ""Starting today, Friday 20 March, at 8:00 pm: Foreign Nationals are banned from entering Tonga. Tongan nationals must be quarantined for 14-days upon arrival. Public gatherings are restricted. Nightclubs, bars and kava clubs shut down from March 25. People are to practice social distancing. Concerts, sports events, funerals, weddings and birthdays are banned. Tongans abroad advised not to travel to Tonga for funerals."" ""The powers made under section 37 of the Emergency Management Act 2007 are now invoked to prevent or minimize illness and loss of human life. The State of Emergency applies to all the land and sea areas of Tonga starting today, March 20 to April 17, unless further renewed. This extends to public gatherings, restricted to a maximum of 20 people inside a building or 40 people outside, and people are to practice social distancing. Concerts, sports events, funerals, weddings and birthdays are also banned. Tongans who plan to bring funerals from abroad to Tonga at this time are advised not to travel to Tonga. Meanwhile, nightclubs, bars and kava clubs in Tonga have been ordered to shut down effective on March 25. The PM said the government is in discussions about financial support to affected businesses and employees. Commercial banks will also assist impacted customers depending on their circumstances."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.12.12-162440/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/20/tonga-declares-state-emergency " Tonga,TON,20200320,E1: Income support,0,,"""Tonga declares State of Emergency"" The PM said the government is in discussions about financial support to affected businesses and employees. Commercial banks will also assist impacted customers depending on their circumstances."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.12.12-162440/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/20/tonga-declares-state-emergency " Tonga,TON,20200320,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"""Tonga declares State of Emergency"" The PM said the government is in discussions about financial support to affected businesses and employees. Commercial banks will also assist impacted customers depending on their circumstances."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.12.12-162440/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/20/tonga-declares-state-emergency " Tonga,TON,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The change of code reflects the directive to close nightclubs, bars and kava clubs on 25th March as part of the State of Emergency Measures in Tonga which commenced 20th March. Details in MISC entry for 20th March" Tonga,TON,20200329,C1: School closing,3,1,"All public facilities and gatherings are prohibited. http://archive.today/2020.12.13-171915/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/29/national-lockdown-tongans-ordered-stay-home-week" Tonga,TON,20200329,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All licensed businesses and activities shall be closed except supermarkets and reatil shops selling essential needs. People who work in essential services, as specified by the order, may attend work. These include essential staff from the Ministries of Health, Police, Civil Aviation, Marine and Ports, telecommunications oeprators, Tonga Water Board and Tonga Power, news media, and security services. The order also includes a list of other sectors who may go about their work including specified Government Ministries, statutory bodies and public enterprises and resident diplomatic posts along with development programme staff, health providers, natonal and local government, food processing, maintenance and repair services, some accommodtion services, among others. http://archive.today/2020.12.13-171915/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/29/national-lockdown-tongans-ordered-stay-home-week" Tonga,TON,20200329,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public facilities and gatherings are prohibited. http://archive.today/2020.12.13-171915/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/29/national-lockdown-tongans-ordered-stay-home-week" Tonga,TON,20200329,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"All domestic public transportation will cease, except for those exempted. http://archive.today/2020.12.13-171915/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/29/national-lockdown-tongans-ordered-stay-home-week" Tonga,TON,20200329,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"All persons shall be required to isolate at home unless for the purpose of purchasing or supplying essential consumer goods, obtaining medical supplies or seeking medical assistance, access to banking and financial services. http://archive.today/2020.12.13-171915/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/29/national-lockdown-tongans-ordered-stay-home-week" Tonga,TON,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"All persons shall be required to isolate at home unless for the purpose of purchasing or supplying essential consumer goods, obtaining medical supplies or seeking medical assistance, access to banking and financial services. http://archive.today/2020.12.13-171915/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/29/national-lockdown-tongans-ordered-stay-home-week" Tonga,TON,20200329,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Diversion Order for flights coming to Tonga to be extended till 4th April http://archive.today/2020.12.13-175510/https://matangitonga.to/2020/03/29/flight-diversion-order-continues-4-april" Tonga,TON,20200405,C1: School closing,3,1,"National lockdown extended from 5th April - 12th April As article refers to continuation of lockdown and does not refer to easing, assumption is made that the previous codes remain valid until April 12th. This will be reviewed taking account of additional sources http://archive.today/2020.12.15-203021/https://matangitonga.to/2020/04/03/tonga-s-national-lockdown-extended-another-week" Tonga,TON,20200405,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"National lockdown extended from 5th April - 12th April As article refers to continuation of lockdown and does not refer to easing, assumption is made that the previous codes remain valid until April 12th. This will be reviewed taking account of additional sources http://archive.today/2020.12.15-203021/https://matangitonga.to/2020/04/03/tonga-s-national-lockdown-extended-another-week" Tonga,TON,20200405,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"National lockdown extended from 5th April - 12th April As article refers to continuation of lockdown and does not refer to easing, assumption is made that the previous codes remain valid until April 12th. This will be reviewed taking account of additional sources http://archive.today/2020.12.15-203021/https://matangitonga.to/2020/04/03/tonga-s-national-lockdown-extended-another-week" Tonga,TON,20200405,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"National lockdown extended from 5th April - 12th April As article refers to continuation of lockdown and does not refer to easing, assumption is made that the previous codes remain valid until April 12th. This will be reviewed taking account of additional sources http://archive.today/2020.12.15-203021/https://matangitonga.to/2020/04/03/tonga-s-national-lockdown-extended-another-week" Tonga,TON,20200405,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"National lockdown extended from 5th April - 12th April As article refers to continuation of lockdown and does not refer to easing, assumption is made that the previous codes remain valid until April 12th. This will be reviewed taking account of additional sources http://archive.today/2020.12.15-203021/https://matangitonga.to/2020/04/03/tonga-s-national-lockdown-extended-another-week" Tonga,TON,20200407,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing equipment expected soon http://archive.today/2020.12.17-164029/https://matangitonga.to/2020/04/07/delivery-vital-covid-19-test-kits-weeks-away" Tonga,TON,20200412,C1: School closing,0,,"""Tongan Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa announced on Saturday, April 11, that some of the current measures intended to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be extended until 20:00 (local time) on Friday, April 17. [...] The government is, however, easing some restrictions, and has stated that certain activities now deemed essential, such as most public services, schools, businesses, and trade operations, will be permitted to reopen. These operations are set to resume normally as of 13:00 on Sunday, April 12. "" http://archive.today/2020.12.16-170315/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331721/tonga-authorities-extend-restrictive-covid-19-measures-until-april-17-update-4 Note that the directive itself continues to state that all public facilities shall remain closed, however it also states, as the Garda article notes, that schools are now being classed as 'essential' services. Note on revised coding rules for C1: It is recognised that MOH guidance on social distancing (1.5m) may potentially be applied and result in differences between the pre and post lockdown environment of educational establishments. However, in absence of clear evidence on whether and how this was affected, a code of ""0"" was felt to be appropriate at this point." Tonga,TON,20200412,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Tongan Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa announced on Saturday, April 11, that some of the current measures intended to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be extended until 20:00 (local time) on Friday, April 17. As such, all gatherings of more than ten people indoors and 20 people outdoors are prohibited. Bars, restaurants, night clubs, and shops selling nonessential goods are also closed, and all recreational or related gatherings are banned. Additionally, an overnight curfew remains in effect from 20:00 until 06:00 and will be enforced by security personnel. The government is, however, easing some restrictions, and has stated that certain activities now deemed essential, such as most public services, schools, businesses, and trade operations, will be permitted to reopen. These operations are set to resume normally as of 13:00 on Sunday, April 12. "" http://archive.today/2020.12.16-170315/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331721/tonga-authorities-extend-restrictive-covid-19-measures-until-april-17-update-4" Tonga,TON,20200412,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Tongan Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa announced on Saturday, April 11, that some of the current measures intended to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be extended until 20:00 (local time) on Friday, April 17. As such, all gatherings of more than ten people indoors and 20 people outdoors are prohibited. Bars, restaurants, night clubs, and shops selling nonessential goods are also closed, and all recreational or related gatherings are banned. Additionally, an overnight curfew remains in effect from 20:00 until 06:00 and will be enforced by security personnel. The government is, however, easing some restrictions, and has stated that certain activities now deemed essential, such as most public services, schools, businesses, and trade operations, will be permitted to reopen. These operations are set to resume normally as of 13:00 on Sunday, April 12. "" http://archive.today/2020.12.16-170315/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331721/tonga-authorities-extend-restrictive-covid-19-measures-until-april-17-update-4" Tonga,TON,20200412,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Tongan Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa announced on Saturday, April 11, that some of the current measures intended to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be extended until 20:00 (local time) on Friday, April 17. As such, all gatherings of more than ten people indoors and 20 people outdoors are prohibited. Bars, restaurants, night clubs, and shops selling nonessential goods are also closed, and all recreational or related gatherings are banned. Additionally, an overnight curfew remains in effect from 20:00 until 06:00 and will be enforced by security personnel. The government is, however, easing some restrictions, and has stated that certain activities now deemed essential, such as most public services, schools, businesses, and trade operations, will be permitted to reopen. These operations are set to resume normally as of 13:00 on Sunday, April 12. "" http://archive.today/2020.12.16-170315/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331721/tonga-authorities-extend-restrictive-covid-19-measures-until-april-17-update-4" Tonga,TON,20200412,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Tongan Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa announced on Saturday, April 11, that some of the current measures intended to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be extended until 20:00 (local time) on Friday, April 17. [...] Additionally, an overnight curfew remains in effect from 20:00 until 06:00 and will be enforced by security personnel. These operations are set to resume normally as of 13:00 on Sunday, April 12. "" http://archive.today/2020.12.16-170315/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331721/tonga-authorities-extend-restrictive-covid-19-measures-until-april-17-update-4" Tonga,TON,20200416,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""A CoViD-19 PCR testing machine, and an x-ray unit along with 36 hospital beds arrived in Tonga by container ship from New Zealand on Saturday, 11 April, Dr 'Ana 'Akau'ola, the Acting Medical Superintendent of the Ministry of Health confirmed this afternoon, 16 April."" ""The COVID-19 PCR cost NZD$96,000 and can process 96 tests at one time but cannot be used until the testing kits arrive. The x-ray machine cost $179,000. Another x-ray machine has also been ordered."" http://archive.today/2020.12.17-171213/https://matangitonga.to/2020/04/16/first-covid-19-testing-machine-arrives-tonga" Tonga,TON,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"State of Emergency restrictions eased ""Night clubs, clubs, bars and kava clubs may be opened for business on Fridays and Saturdays only; from 5:00am to 9:00pm."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.12.15-200143/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/02/tonga-relaxes-covid-19-restrictions-under-state-emergency Previously the coding decision for C2 has been 2G, largely to reflect the closure of bars, night clubs and kava clubs. The announcement of a continuation but also easing of restrictions under the SoE now refers to the beginning of a phased re-opening of the bars and clubs, allowing them to open on Fridays and Saturdays between 5am and 9pm, but should remain closed at other times. To reflect this restricted opening, the code is changed to ""1""" Tonga,TON,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Announcement on SoE restrictions ""Night clubs, clubs, bars and kava clubs may be opened for business on Fridays and Saturdays only; from 5:00am to 9:00pm. Kava drinking sessions prior to church services are permitted on Sundays only. Daily early morning church services and on Sundays are allowed. Mass gatherings under the restrictions, which are limited to only 20 people indoors and 40 people outdoors, does not apply to religious services and educational institutions. All gyms, sporting events and activities, celebration of birthdays, marriages and other recreational or related gatherings shall be permitted, but they shall not exceed the maximum number defined as Mass Gatherings: not exceeding 20 people indoors and 40 people outdoors. Events such as bingos and contact sports are prohibited. Funeral gatherings shall be restricted to 20 people indoors and 40 people outdoors."" http://archive.today/2020.12.15-200143/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/02/tonga-relaxes-covid-19-restrictions-under-state-emergency In this announcement, there is no general reference to public events other than specific examples such as church gatherings. However, the limitations on gatherings (20 inside/40 outside) suggests that there are likely to be limits on the type of public event that would meet the policy requirements. As such, it is coded as ""1"" recommended rather than ""2"" (required) or ""0"" (no measures)" Tonga,TON,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions enforced under a State of Emergency in Tonga since 17 April will be relaxed for a couple of weeks from 8:00pm May 1 to 15, 2020, the Prime Minister Hon. Rev. Dr Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa, announced yesterday. All gyms, sporting events and activities, celebration of birthdays, marriages and other recreational or related gatherings shall be permitted, but they shall not exceed the maximum number defined as Mass Gatherings: not exceeding 20 people indoors and 40 people outdoors. http://archive.today/2020.12.15-200143/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/02/tonga-relaxes-covid-19-restrictions-under-state-emergency" Tonga,TON,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"State of Emergency Restrictions reviewed Curfew will continue from 9pm to 5am http://archive.today/2020.12.15-200143/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/02/tonga-relaxes-covid-19-restrictions-under-state-emergency" Tonga,TON,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Border closed Tonga is continuing to divert incoming passenger arrivals. Hon. Poasi Tei, the Minister responsible for Disaster Management explained that government is looking at reviewing its Open Border Policy at the ending of the State of Emergency on 12 June. Meanwhile, there are a number of issues to be finalised such as which countries the incoming passengers may come from, their age groups and quarantine facilities. He said that more than 200 rooms from commercial facilities are available. However a final decision to allow in international air services with passengers will depend on the ability of the Ministry of Health to fulfil their responsibilities. The Minister of Health Hon. Dr ‘Amelia Afuha’amango Tu'ipulotu explained that there are about 10,000 Tongans who are stranded overseas because of the lockdown but at the same time the Ministry of Health are responsible for protecting the lives of 100,000 people. “Remember, we are still a developing country.” The CEO for the Ministry of Health pointed out that they are in the process of completing their work plan, to complete the Mu’a Hospital, while the installation of the testing equipment at Vaiola Hospital was underway."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.12.15-200143/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/02/tonga-relaxes-covid-19-restrictions-under-state-emergency This article refers to about 10,000 Tongan citizens abroad. The issue of repatriation becomes highly significant over the coming months. Quarantine facilities, health facilities, testing equipment, PPE and a testing laboratory are some of the important themes discussed around this issue. Testing equipment arrived on 16/4 and 8/5. " Tonga,TON,20200505,C1: School closing,1,1,"Article about hand-washing at one school in Tonga. New wash basins had been installed in this and other primary schools in Tonga. Coding changed to ""1"" based on the coding guidance for C1 which reflects that the school environment has significantly changed for students. ""Around the world, Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated today 5 May, but in Tonga students at GPS Fasi have stepped up their hand hygiene routine every day to prevent the spread of pathogens and infections such as CoViD-19. Last week, new hand wash basins were installed outside classrooms to promote and educate students on the importance of handwashing. GPS Fasi Principal, Hotaia Fonua said teachers taught the students how to wash their hands properly. “Students wash their hands before they go inside the classroom in the mornings, during their breaks and in the afternoons. They also wash their hands before they leave school.” She said some children wash their hands at every opportunity they can as it wasn’t always like this at school."" http://archive.today/2020.12.17-173852/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/05/students-step-hand-hygiene-school" Tonga,TON,20200506,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - 16:00 The Tongan Government will pay the second term school fees for all students in government and non-government secondary schools from Forms 1 to 7, through the government’s Education CoViD-19 Relief Assistance."" http://archive.today/2020.12.17-175714/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/06/gov-t-provides-secondary-school-fees-relief" Tonga,TON,20200515,C8: International travel controls,4,,"State of emergency extended. Borders remain closed http://archive.today/2020.12.17-180234/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/15/tonga-extends-state-emergency-11-june-2020" Tonga,TON,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"To date, the codes ""2G"" and ""1G"" have largely reflected restrictions placed on the opening of bars, night clubs and kava bars. However, with the further easing of restrictions, such venues are permitted to open Mon-Sat between the hours of 5am - 11pm. A code of ""0"" (no measures) was felt to reflect the new policy. http://archive.today/2020.12.16-193122/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/29/tongas-covid-19-restrictions-eased-further" Tonga,TON,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Announcement of easing of restrictions No mention of a policy on public events is given, however mass gatherings are limited to 50 indoors, 100 outdoors. It is assumed that whilst public events are not being ""required"" to cancel, some will be unable to proceed under this policy and so code of ""2"" (required cancellation) or ""0"" (no measures) would not reflect the policy. http://archive.today/2020.12.16-193122/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/29/tongas-covid-19-restrictions-eased-further" Tonga,TON,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Mass gatherings are not to exceed a total of 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors except for religious services and education institutions"" http://archive.today/2020.12.16-193122/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/29/tongas-covid-19-restrictions-eased-further" Tonga,TON,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Meanwhile, Tonga’s international border remains closed up to 12 June."" http://archive.today/2020.12.16-193122/https://matangitonga.to/2020/05/29/tongas-covid-19-restrictions-eased-further" Tonga,TON,20200611,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"State of emergency extended. Curfew from midnight to 5am http://archive.today/2020.12.17-191337/https://matangitonga.to/2020/06/11/tonga-state-emergency-covid-19-restrictions-extended-8-july" Tonga,TON,20200613,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Tonga’s border will be closed for passenger flights up to 12 September. The diversion [of flights] will continue until 12 September,”he said. The Flights Diversion Order, which came into force on 18 April, ended today 12 June, but according to the Health CEO, Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola, an extension of the Flights Diversion Order would come into force tomorrow, 13 June."" http://archive.today/2020.12.17-192032/https://matangitonga.to/2020/06/12/first-50-tongans-home" Tonga,TON,20200615,C1: School closing,1,1,"""A trial for students to learn from home for one day on 30 June, has been organized by the Ministry of Education and Training, in case schools have to close should CoViD-19 reach Tonga. Teaching materials and lessons will be delivered to students at home through several platforms including internet, radio, TV, paper based distance education"" http://archive.today/2020.12.17-193310/https://matangitonga.to/2020/06/15/education-trial-home-school-students" Tonga,TON,20200619,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Tonga's CoViD-19 testing laboratory officially opens at Vaiola Hospital, Tongatapu http://archive.today/2020.12.17-195834/https://matangitonga.to/2020/06/19/tongas-covid-19-testing-laboratory-officially-opens " Tonga,TON,20200713,C8: International travel controls,4,,"First repatriation flight to Tonga (from Fiji). See M1 for link" Tonga,TON,20200713,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First repatriation flight to Tonga (from Fiji). Includes reference to testing regime - test prior to departure (courtesy of Fiji Government), test on arrival and test at end of quarantine period See M1 for link to article" Tonga,TON,20200722,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Wednesday, July 22, 2020 - 21:17 The Pacific region, including Tonga, is requesting access to a vaccine currently being developed to fight COVID-19, said the Minister for Health Hon ‘Amelia Tu’ipulotu today. They are talking to the World Health Organisation and taking part in preliminary discussions with the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance. It is hoped that by the end of 2021 there will be enough vaccine to immunise 20% of the population, starting with front line workers. http://archive.today/2020.12.18-124633/https://matangitonga.to/2020/07/22/pacific-access-vaccine" Tonga,TON,20200826,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Tonga wants to join COVAX to access CoViD-19 vaccines Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - 19:44 Tonga has provided an Expression of Interest to join COVAX to access CoViD-19 vaccines confirmed the Ministry of Health CEO, Dr Siale ‘Akau’ola. It will give early access to vaccinations for the most vulnerable people in member countries populations. http://archive.today/2020.12.18-130554/https://matangitonga.to/2020/08/26/tonga-wants-join-covax-access-covid-19-vaccines" Tonga,TON,20200831,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The national CoViD-19 restrictions including a continuing curfew, have been extended from 8:00pm Monday 31 August to 8:00pm Monday 28 September 2020. http://archive.today/2020.12.18-132025/https://matangitonga.to/2020/09/01/national-covid-19-restrictions-extended As curfew continues, code for C6 remains 2G" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200130,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""On January 30, 2020 the Cabinet took the decision to impose travel restrictions on anyone who had been in China for a 14 days period prior to their arrival in Trinidad and Tobago. We imposed the restriction that any non-national who had been in China for a period of 14 days prior to their arrival in Trinidad and Tobago would not be permitted entry and any national or resident who fell into this category would be quarantined until it was clear that they were not affected by COVID 19."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413110343/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-dr-the-hon-keith-rowleys-parliament-statement-on-covid-19/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200202,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"First announcement on Government website with advice to the public regarding coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430110210/http://www.news.gov.tt/content/no-confirmed-or-suspected-cases-novel-coronavirus-date-all-screening-protocols-place" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200227,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""On February 27, 2020 the Cabinet took a number of decisions including the adding of Iran, South Korea, Italy, Singapore and Japan to the list of designated countries that we would not permit non-nationals or residents entry to Trinidad and Tobago if they had been in any of these countries for 14 days prior."" Reesidents/Nationals would similarly be quarantined as with China. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413110343/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-dr-the-hon-keith-rowleys-parliament-statement-on-covid-19/) " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200304,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government begins releasing daily 'Trinidad and Tobago COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Updates'. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.news.gov.tt/content/trinidad-and-tobago-covid-19-novel-coronavirus-update-1#.XpRoalNKg1I" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200304,H2: Testing policy,1,,"First public announcement states the country has ""Number of samples submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing for COVID-19 = 25"", and no positive tests. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413144759/http://www.news.gov.tt/content/trinidad-and-tobago-covid-19-novel-coronavirus-update-1" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Government recommends that employers allow people to work from home where feasible and act on Public Health recommendations. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413122852/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-dr-the-hon-keith-rowleys-parliament-statement-on-covid-19/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Prime Minister states ""Our protocols have been operationalized for some time now. We had tested over fifty cases and this is the first one that tested positive. Contact tracing is taking place. Our professionals have been and are handling the situation and situations."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413122852/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-dr-the-hon-keith-rowleys-parliament-statement-on-covid-19/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200314,C1: School closing,3,1,"'The Government will advise that from tomorrow all schools and Universities and other places of learning would remain closed for one week in the first instance in order to slow the potential spread of any infection that might be with us at this time.' - The Prime Minister, 13/03. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413110343/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-dr-the-hon-keith-rowleys-parliament-statement-on-covid-19/) " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools and places of learning will remain closed until April 20th. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413110820/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-dr-rowley-on-covid-19/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Avoid gatherings above 25 persons. All bars to remain closed and no in-house dining for the next 14 days. Religious bodies asked to limit gatherings. The Attorney General’s Office is on stand-by to draft legislation to enforce these restrictions if this becomes necessary."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413110820/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-dr-rowley-on-covid-19/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Avoid gatherings above 25 persons. All bars to remain closed and no in-house dining for the next 14 days. Religious bodies asked to limit gatherings. The Attorney General’s Office is on stand-by to draft legislation to enforce these restrictions if this becomes necessary."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413110820/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-dr-rowley-on-covid-19/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All bars to remain closed and no in-house dining for the next 14 days. (Prime Minister announcement, 16/03) (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413110820/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-minister-dr-rowley-on-covid-19/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200319,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Since March 19: the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission “will immediately stop disconnections as a result of non-payment. This will directly impact 87% of residential customers, who are most likely experiencing financial vulnerability at this time.” http://web.archive.org/web/20200504191719/http://www.news.gov.tt/content/implementation-social-support-measures-covid-19 March: “over 3,800 VAT refund payments in cash were made to businesses with outstanding arrears of $250,000 per VAT period or less, at a cost of $260 million (...) as for Income Tax, to date, $116 million in income tax refunds of $20,000 or less has been paid to 17,195 individuals with $124 million approved for payment to another 7,900 individuals within the next two weeks, clearing off all outstanding individual income tax refunds, at a cost of $240 million”. “The period covered by the VAT Return is referred to as the tax period. The standard tax period is two (2) months (...) Each return is due on or before the 25th day of the month following the end of the tax period. ” More information about the measures could be found in the following links: http://web.archive.org/web/20200504184415/https://www.looptt.com/content/imbert-budget-pegged-us25-oil-price-deficit-revised-155b http://web.archive.org/web/20200504223438/http://www.ird.gov.tt/submission-of-the-vat-return See later update." Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200321,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public gatherings limited to 10 people. ""On March 21, the GOTT announced restrictions on gatherings at public places."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413124105/https://tt.usembassy.gov/information-on-government-of-trinidad-and-tobago-stay-at-home-order-public-health-ordinance/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings limited to 10 people. ""On March 21, the GOTT announced restrictions on gatherings at public places."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413124105/https://tt.usembassy.gov/information-on-government-of-trinidad-and-tobago-stay-at-home-order-public-health-ordinance/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200323,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""National Security Minister Stuart Young has announced the closure of all borders effective midnight on Sunday. He said no international flights would be allowed to enter the country. This will apply to both nationals and non nationals."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413134259/https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/t-t-s-borders-closed-to-all/article_5061e42c-6b8b-11ea-8328-3f8003c18b6f.html)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200323,H2: Testing policy,2,,"COVID-19 testing has been expanded. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) will expand its testing to test anyone who meets any of the criteria for COVID-19 exposure. https://web.archive.org/web/20200414145239/https://www.opm.gov.tt/media-conference-on-covid-19-monday-23rd-march-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200329,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""All public transport will be limited to 50 percent capacity. Inter-island transportation including water taxis, inter-island ferries and flights will continue."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413124105/https://tt.usembassy.gov/information-on-government-of-trinidad-and-tobago-stay-at-home-order-public-health-ordinance/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Inter-island transportation including water taxis, inter-island ferries and flights will continue."" Taken from the announcement of the Stay at Home order. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413124105/https://tt.usembassy.gov/information-on-government-of-trinidad-and-tobago-stay-at-home-order-public-health-ordinance/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Stay at home order announced on 29/03, in place starting at midnight, until 15/04. ""Movement during this period will be for authorized purposes and essential business only."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413124105/https://tt.usembassy.gov/information-on-government-of-trinidad-and-tobago-stay-at-home-order-public-health-ordinance/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Stay at home order announced on 29/03, in place starting at midnight, until 15/04. ""Movement during this period will be for authorized purposes and essential business only."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413124105/https://tt.usembassy.gov/information-on-government-of-trinidad-and-tobago-stay-at-home-order-public-health-ordinance/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200331,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Maximum gathering size reduced from 10 to 5. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413131159/https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/no-more-than-5---new-order-on-social-gatherings/article_e8ce3280-7359-11ea-b5d1-f33b0563e989.html)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200331,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Maximum gathering size reduced from 10 to 5. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413131159/https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/no-more-than-5---new-order-on-social-gatherings/article_e8ce3280-7359-11ea-b5d1-f33b0563e989.html)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200406,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Stay at home order extended until 30/04. ""Effective as of tomorrow, April 7, additional changes include revised hours for retail services including groceries and bakeries which will be required to close by 6 p.m. daily, and pharmacies which will be required to closed by 8 p.m. daily. As of April 7, all restaurants, including delivery, will also be closed until April 30."" (https://tt.usembassy.gov/stay-home-order-extended-until-april-30-revised-hours-for-stores-restaurants-close/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200406,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Stay at home order extended until 30/04. (https://tt.usembassy.gov/stay-home-order-extended-until-april-30-revised-hours-for-stores-restaurants-close/)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200406,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"From 6 April, the Ministry of Health *advised* the general population to use face masks or coverings in public to reduce the spread of the pandemic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200901015609/https://www.facebook.com/MinistryofHealthTT/posts/3254145621281890" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200412,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Public transportation vehicles should operate with windows open and limit their occupancy by 50 percent."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200413132302/https://www.looptt.com/content/one-more-tests-positive-tt-has-113-covid-19-cases)" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200414,C1: School closing,3,1,"Stay-at-Home order extended, PM says all restaurants will be closed https://web.archive.org/web/20200422221904/https://guardian.co.tt/news/stayathome-order-extended-pm-says-all-restaurants-will-be-closed-6.2.1093520.0305392a80" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200422221904/https://guardian.co.tt/news/stayathome-order-extended-pm-says-all-restaurants-will-be-closed-6.2.1093520.0305392a80" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200427,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1, Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200428,E1: Income support,2,1,"“Income Support Grants of up to $1,500 per month per household, for persons who are outside of the NIS and BIR systems who have lost their jobs or incomes as a result of COVID-19.” The first payment “was wired to the bank accounts of recipients on Tuesday evening [April 28]”. The assistance represents more than 50% of the minimum wage in Trinidad and Tobago, that is of $15 TT per hour or, approximately, $2,250 TT per month. Here’s the links that explain the extraordinary measures during COVID: http://web.archive.org/web/20200504184415/https://www.looptt.com/content/imbert-budget-pegged-us25-oil-price-deficit-revised-155b http://web.archive.org/web/20200504201630/https://www.looptt.com/content/first-set-salary-relief-grants-wired-bank-accounts-recipients Since May 1, the government also launched a “new emergency food support to new beneficiaries in which 30,000 food baskets would be delivered to citizens over four months. Included in the basket would be a $250 supermarket voucher, two chickens, and locally grown fruits and vegetables sourced by Namdevco.” The voucher represents 11% of the minimum wage. http://web.archive.org/web/20200504201709/https://newsday.co.tt/2020/05/03/fraudsters-tap-into-covid19-grants/ The government has also developed a Rental Assistance program, that “will be paid directly to the landlords and not tenants.” Specific amounts of the assistance were not found. http://web.archive.org/web/20200504184322/https://www.looptt.com/content/over-85-million-spent-covid-19-relief-date-minister-reveals The executed payments in each program are available here: http://web.archive.org/web/20200504184149/http://news.gov.tt/content/here-are-some-quick-facts-about-social-support-grants-covid-19-and-how-apply-them" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"Current restrictions will continue till 15th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509200006/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-trinidad-and-tobago-extends-stay-home-order-air-and-seaport-closures-until-may-15 The article published mentions that the country will reassess its position come May https://web.archive.org/web/20200509195206/https://globalvoices.org/2020/05/01/trinidad-tobago-ranks-second-on-a-covid-19-lockdown-rollback-checklist-but-caution-remains/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Current restrictions will continue till 15th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509200006/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-trinidad-and-tobago-extends-stay-home-order-air-and-seaport-closures-until-may-15 The article published mentions that the country will reassess its position come May https://web.archive.org/web/20200509195206/https://globalvoices.org/2020/05/01/trinidad-tobago-ranks-second-on-a-covid-19-lockdown-rollback-checklist-but-caution-remains/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Current restrictions will continue till 15th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509200006/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-trinidad-and-tobago-extends-stay-home-order-air-and-seaport-closures-until-may-15 The article published mentions that the country will reassess its position come May https://web.archive.org/web/20200509195206/https://globalvoices.org/2020/05/01/trinidad-tobago-ranks-second-on-a-covid-19-lockdown-rollback-checklist-but-caution-remains/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Current restrictions will continue till 15th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509200006/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-trinidad-and-tobago-extends-stay-home-order-air-and-seaport-closures-until-may-15 The article published mentions that the country will reassess its position come May https://web.archive.org/web/20200509195206/https://globalvoices.org/2020/05/01/trinidad-tobago-ranks-second-on-a-covid-19-lockdown-rollback-checklist-but-caution-remains/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200501,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Current restrictions will continue till 15th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509200006/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-trinidad-and-tobago-extends-stay-home-order-air-and-seaport-closures-until-may-15 The article published mentions that the country will reassess its position come May https://web.archive.org/web/20200509195206/https://globalvoices.org/2020/05/01/trinidad-tobago-ranks-second-on-a-covid-19-lockdown-rollback-checklist-but-caution-remains/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Current restrictions will continue till 15th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509200006/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-trinidad-and-tobago-extends-stay-home-order-air-and-seaport-closures-until-may-15 The article published mentions that the country will reassess its position come May https://web.archive.org/web/20200509195206/https://globalvoices.org/2020/05/01/trinidad-tobago-ranks-second-on-a-covid-19-lockdown-rollback-checklist-but-caution-remains/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Current restrictions will continue till 15th May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200509200006/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-trinidad-and-tobago-extends-stay-home-order-air-and-seaport-closures-until-may-15 The article published mentions that the country will reassess its position come May https://web.archive.org/web/20200509195206/https://globalvoices.org/2020/05/01/trinidad-tobago-ranks-second-on-a-covid-19-lockdown-rollback-checklist-but-caution-remains/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200501,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to question and answers section on Ministry of Health of TTO visited 10th May mentions ""This will be determined by the public health officials depending on the evolving situation. These are in accordance with the guidance provided by the World Health Organization. Not everyone with flu-like symptoms needs to be tested. At this time, if you do not fit the criteria, testing will not be performed. Factors such as clinical history, travel history and/or contact with a COVID-19 positive patient are considered.https://web.archive.org/web/20200509200836/http://www.health.gov.tt/sitepages/default.aspx?id=305" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,3,1," Ministry of Communication mentions from media conference that ""Government will continue to take advice from the medical experts on the resumption of operations and services, including reopening our borders to air travel as we do not want a further importation of COVID-19 cases"". Link; https://web.archive.org/web/20200509201556/http://moc.gov.tt/article.html?dc=76" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200507,C8: International travel controls,4,," Ministry of Communication mentions from media conference that ""Government will continue to take advice from the medical experts on the resumption of operations and services, including reopening our borders to air travel as we do not want a further importation of COVID-19 cases"". Link; https://web.archive.org/web/20200509201556/http://moc.gov.tt/article.html?dc=76" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200508,E1: Income support,2,1,"On Friday May 8th, 2020 the Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT), signed an agreement with the Co-operative Credit Union League of Trinidad and Tobago (CCULTT) and the Central Finance Facility (CFF), for a $100M Government Guaranteed Loan Facility. The agreement allows Credit Unions which fall under the umbrella bodies of the Co-operative Credit Union League of Trinidad and Tobago (CCULTT) and the Central Finance Facility (CFF), to provide COVID 19 Emergency Income Loans to affected nationals and residents who are members. This follows the initial signing agreement which occurred on Monday April 27th, 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200519032331/http://www.news.gov.tt/content/signing-agreement-ccultt-and-cff-100m-government-guaranteed-loan-facility " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200519,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"In line with phased reopening announced by government, Phase II began on May 21 and continued policy of 50% public transport capacity. Government graphic explaining closure stages https://web.archive.org/web/20200528205540/https:/twitter.com/newsgovtt/status/1263153842201509891/photo/1" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200519,E1: Income support,2,1,"IMF tracker as of May 21 signifies maintenance of March household support: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529014917/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Ministry of Health websites lists additional details about income and food support via a Ministry of Social Development and Family Services FAQ: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529014329/http://www.health.gov.tt/sitepages/default.aspx?id=297" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200520,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Health department website states that not everyone with flu-like symptoms will be tested. https://web.archive.org/web/20200529022714/http://www.health.gov.tt/sitepages/default.aspx?id=305" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200521,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In line with phased reopening announced by government, Phase II began on May 21 and allowed additional industries beyond essential businesses to open. Government graphic explaining closure stages https://web.archive.org/web/20200528205540/https:/twitter.com/newsgovtt/status/1263153842201509891/photo/1 Story about manufacturing opening: https://web.archive.org/web/20200528210025/http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/slow-phase-2-reopening-for-some-businesses-6.2.1121329.a259194645" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200521,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"US Embassy continuing to note 5 person limits https://web.archive.org/web/20200528213250/https://tt.usembassy.gov/details-of-phased-re-opening-in-trinidad-and-tobago/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200521,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"IMF tracker as of May 21 signifies maintenance of debt relief measures of liquidity support to businesses and small businesses: https://web.archive.org/web/20200529014917/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 Minister of Finance Colm Imbert quoted indicating that water rates will not be waived, electricity will not be waived by government (previously Trinidad and Tobago Electricity voluntarily offered relief), and that taxes will/should not be waived. VAT refunds being paid in cash with more to be paaid in VAT bonds, https://web.archive.org/web/20200529021218/https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/imbert-934m-spent-so-far-on-covid-19-relief/article_3e6d9ba4-94b6-11ea-813b-cff89654eeda.html" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All retail businesses allowed to open until 6pm daily. Public sector allowed to open, with Managers resuming and lower ranking officers staggering their workdays. /web/20200609064838/https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1163794933973020&id=154758538210003" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Businesses such as hairdressing salons and domestic workers providers allowed to reopen: /web/20200609054620/https://mobile.twitter.com/newsgovtt/status/1269348039010979840" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200608,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transportation allowed to operate up to 75% capacity: /web/20200609054620/https://mobile.twitter.com/newsgovtt/status/1269348039010979840" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Further relaxation of COVID-19 restriction, with more places opening and congregation of 10 people being allowed. Source: http://archive.fo/ZpCaR" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200609,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Domestic flights resumed as of June 8th (The specific date of this could not be found). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200619230137/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-trinidad-tobago-continues-relaxing-business-restrictions-through-june" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200620,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of July 6 borders remain closed: “Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley indicated that there would be no change in the manner in which repatriations have been facilitated since the COVID-19 restrictions on international travel have been in place. He said: “The Government of Trinidad and Tobago continues on an ongoing basis in a pandemic to keep its borders closed as required and advised by the health experts, but at the same time we facilitate, on an ongoing basis, persons who are outside of the country and we will continue so to do until whenever the borders are open.” ” Media source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706164416/https://www.looptt.com/content/pm-no-plans-now-reopen-borders-august-10-election" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On 22 June the country moved into phase five, lifting the majority of the remaining restrictions in place. Beaches, rivers, parks and gymnasiums have reopened. Hotels have also resumed business. Food establishments and restaurants are now permitted to provide in-house dining services until 10pm and bars, casinos and cinemas have reopened. Places of worship have also now resumed normal services. Sporting activities have resumed and members of the public are permitted to congregate in larger groups of up to 25 people. Schools and universities remain closed so still coded as 2 (some sectors required to close) UK FCO Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706162609/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus Ministry of Communications Trinidad and Tobago Facebook announcement: http://archive.vn/hukbD " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200622,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 22 June the country moved into phase five, lifting the majority of the remaining restrictions in place. Places of worship have also now resumed normal services. Sporting activities have resumed and members of the public are permitted to congregate in larger groups of up to 25 people. Seeing as restrictions on gatherings are still strict, left this as a ban on public events. UK FCO Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706162609/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus Ministry of Communications Trinidad and Tobago Facebook announcement: http://archive.vn/hukbD" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200622,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On 22 June the country moved into phase five, lifting the majority of the remaining restrictions in place. Places of worship have also now resumed normal services. Sporting activities have resumed and members of the public are permitted to congregate in larger groups of up to 25 people up from previous 10. Seeing as restrictions on gatherings are still strict, left this as a ban on public events. UK FCO Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706162609/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus Ministry of Communications Trinidad and Tobago Facebook announcement: http://archive.vn/hukbD" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200622,C5: Close public transport,0,,"22 June “Public transport, including inter-Island transport, will return to normal.” World Aware Source: http://archive.vn/RmfX6" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"22 June On 22 June the country moved into phase five, lifting the majority of the remaining restrictions in place. Beaches, rivers, parks and gymnasiums, bars, restaurants, and casinos have reopened. This indicates there is no longer a recommendation to stay at home. UK FCO Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706162609/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus Ministry of Communications Trinidad and Tobago Facebook announcement: http://archive.vn/hukbD" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200622,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"22 June “Public transport, including inter-Island transport, will return to normal.” World Aware Source: http://archive.vn/RmfX6" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200701,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Testing guidelines published on 1 July: ""1. Persons presenting with any or a combination of the following symptoms will be eligible for testing: a) Fever b) Cough c) Rhinorrhea (runny nose) d) Headache e) Redness of Eyes f) Loss of Taste g) Loss of Smell 2. Asymptomatic persons (persons without symptoms) will not be tested at these Centres. This also applies to persons seeking to be tested for the following special circumstances: a) Pre-Delivery Screening (for pregnant women) b) Pre-Surgical Screening c) Screening prior to repatriation"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200730235534/http://www.health.gov.tt/covid19/NewsUpdates/Designated%20Testing%20Facilities%20for%20COVID19.pdf" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200703,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"3 July- Trinidad and Tobago Health Authorities works with Barbados to do contact tracing. Source: http://archive.vn/ymzyH As of July 6, there are only 133 active coronavirus cases. Assume contact tracing is comprehensive across these given discussions of comprehensive tracing in article from July 3. Case numbers source: http://archive.vn/g4xeT" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200706,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Ministry of Education Facebook Page: ‘In order to adequately prepare for the assessment, students from Standard 5, their teachers and principals will return to their respective schools from Monday 20th July 2020 until the day of the exam. As of July 6, schools and universities remain closed. Source: http://archive.vn/bZ3wU" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200716,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools closed, teachers are working only to provide exams. https://web.archive.org/web/20200731010739/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200716,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Trinidad and Tobago still in phase 5, same restrictions are in place until the declaration of phase 6: https://web.archive.org/web/20200731010917/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200716,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Trinidad and Tobago still in phase 5, same restrictions are in place until the declaration of phase 6: https://web.archive.org/web/20200731010917/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200716,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Trinidad and Tobago still in phase 5, same restrictions are in place until the declaration of phase 6: https://web.archive.org/web/20200731010917/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200716,C8: International travel controls,4,,"TT might enter a travel bubble soon, but they have not opened their borders yet as of 31 July: https://web.archive.org/web/20200731012141/https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/antigua-government-establishes-travel-bubble-for-caribbean-travellers/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200716,E1: Income support,0,,"The salary relief grant is specifically meant to give out payments for the months of April, May, and July + I could not find any initiative for extending the relief grant. I would thereby consider this form of income support to have ended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200725213925/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200728122659/https://www.looptt.com/content/7-things-know-govt-rolls-out-phase-one-salary-relief-grant Similarly, the social assistance given out to poor families with children is also a one-off payment meant to be enough for 3months, and thus should already be expired by now: https://web.archive.org/web/20200728123212/http://www.health.gov.tt/sitepages/default.aspx?id=297 Also this press release of the 26 July talks about continued efforts, but does not really announce new spending, so I would think it will only continue to provide support for those who have been maybe late in the process and thus have started their 3 months of income support late. But I would rather think that this is improbable: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730234018/http://www.news.gov.tt/content/update-covid-19-social-protection-measures However, according to KPMG those who are sent into ""technical unemployment"" by their companies continue to receive minimum wage or 75% of their original wage. Nevertheless, I would think that this is not necessarily to be considered as a COVID response, but as a normal social protection: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730234357/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/trinidad-and-tobago-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200716,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Not totally sure. The minister has asked for an additional month of moratorium on rent payment, but I could not find any evidence that it really happened. Anyways, that additional month would be July, so starting on 1 August, E2 should be coded as 0 if there is no other debt/contract relief measure. http://archive.fo/MZCOE" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200716,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"COVID-19 guideline page on health ministry website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730235321/http://www.health.gov.tt/sitepages/default.aspx?id=292 Daily updates on the situation: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730235035/http://www.news.gov.tt/content/trinidad-and-tobago-covid-19-novel-coronavirus-update-366" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200716,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Going back to the daily covid updates, it looks like all new cases were found through contact tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200730235035/http://www.news.gov.tt/content/trinidad-and-tobago-covid-19-novel-coronavirus-update-366#.XyNc6J6eQ2w" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200731,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and places of learning will re-open on September, 01. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808150548/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Sporting activities have resumed and members of the public are permitted to congregate in larger groups of up to 25 people. If there is a restriction on the gathering of 25 people, then the large public events should be canceled. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808152759/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Sporting activities have resumed and members of the public are permitted to congregate in larger groups of up to 25 people. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808152759/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200731,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The country’s borders will remain closed until further notice. http://web.archive.org/web/20200808150548/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200801,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy changes found on income support" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200801,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Following Tamoi's note, there is no evidence of a debt/contract relief program in the country from 1 August onwards." Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200809,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change https://web.archive.org/web/20200819030524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200809,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. Still in Phase 5 https://web.archive.org/web/20200819030524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200809,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. members of the public are permitted to congregate in larger groups of up to 25 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200819030524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200809,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change. members of the public are permitted to congregate in larger groups of up to 25 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200819030524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200809,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Still in phase five, where majority of the remaining restrictions in place including domestic air travel between Trinidad and Tobago have been lifted https://web.archive.org/web/20200819030524/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago/coronavirus" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200809,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Trinidad and Tobago’s international borders are closed. There are currently no commercial flight options available for travelling into or out of Trinidad and Tobago. https://web.archive.org/web/20200819030625/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/trinidad-and-tobago " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200817,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As part of the new measures to contain the spread of community transmission, public gatherings have been limited to 5 people from 17 August. http://web.archive.org/web/20200901005409/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-15-august-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200817,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"On 15 August, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago announced new measures to contain the surge of COVID-19 cases. The new measures, which are in place from 17 August, require all public taxis and maxis have to operate at 50% capacity and public service also remains at 50% rotation. http://web.archive.org/web/20200901005409/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-15-august-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200817,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The new measures effective from 17 August do not consider new lockdowns, however, some activities have been restricted to encourage citizens to stay at home including: no in-house dining at restaurants, bars, food courts and malls or within its precincts. Pick-up remains available; beaches and rivers to be closed to the public; all places of worship and gyms will be closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200901005409/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-15-august-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200817,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As part of the new measures imposed by the Government on 17 August, any travel to Tobago (air and sea) is limited to essential activities only. http://web.archive.org/web/20200901005409/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-15-august-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200817,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of 31 August, all borders remain closed until further notice to both nationals and non-nationals. Exemption requests must be made to the Ministry of National Security. http://web.archive.org/web/20200901012421/https://tt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200820,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The website of the Ministry of Health includes updated information and guidelines on the pandemic. http://web.archive.org/web/20200901013321/http://www.health.gov.tt/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200820,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to the Ministry of Health's guidelines, a PCR test will be conducted if a public health official decides so. In accordance with the guidance provided by the WHO, not everyone with flu-like symptoms needs to be tested. If a person does not fit the criteria, testing will not be performed and factors such as clinical history, travel history and/or contact with a COVID-19 positive patient are considered. http://web.archive.org/web/20200901013919/http://www.health.gov.tt/sitepages/default.aspx?id=305" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200820,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The Technical Director of the Epidemiology Division at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Avery Hinds, recently explained the contact tracing strategy followed in Trinidad and Tobago. ""...contact tracing is carried out initially by reaching out to primary contacts to find out who might have been exposed. We identify persons who were potentially exposed and people who were confirmed with COVID-19. We ask those individuals with whom they’ve been in contact.” http://web.archive.org/web/20200901014437/https://ttweathercenter.com/covid-19-community-spread-contact-tracing/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200831,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"From 31 August, the Government amended the existing Public Health Ordinance to make the use of face masks in public mandatory. According to Section 6 (7) of the regulation: ""No person shall, without reasonable excuse, be in a public space without wearing a face mask, face shield, or face covering in a manner which covers his mouth, nose and chin."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200901020028/http://www.looptt.com:8080/content/7-things-know-about-new-face-mask-legislation" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"In-person classes are still restricted in Trinidad and Tobago as of 10 September. Due to the circumstances surrounding the spread of COVID -19, the Ministry of Education announced that teaching and learning for Term 1, which stretches from September to December, 2020; will be implemented remotely. http://web.archive.org/web/20200911012752/https://www.moe.gov.tt/6147-2-3-2-4-3-2-2-2-2/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200901,E1: Income support,0,,"No recent policy changes found" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200901,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No recent policy changes found" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200907,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Police issuing fines for not wearing face masks in public https://web.archive.org/web/20200926085321/https://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/police-ticket-52-people-face-masks-0" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200911,E1: Income support,0,,"No recent policy changes found" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200911,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No recent policy changes found" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200911,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"In addition to the up-to-date information and guidelines on their website, The Ministry of Health also provides daily updates on Twitter and Instagram. http://web.archive.org/web/20200923100004/http://www.health.gov.tt/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200911,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in Testing and Screening Policy. https://archive.fo/KSUou " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200912,C1: School closing,3,1,"As announced at the Prime Minister's Media Conference on 12th September 2020, the existing Regulations will remain in effect until October 11th 2020. Home-Based learning will remain in effect. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924204456/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-12th-september-2020/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200912,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As announced at the Prime Minister's Media Conference on 12th September 2020, the existing Regulations will remain in effect until October 11th 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924204456/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-12th-september-2020/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200912,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As announced at the Prime Minister's Media Conference on 12th September 2020, the existing Regulations will remain in effect until October 11th 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924204456/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-12th-september-2020/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200912,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"As announced at the Prime Minister's Media Conference on 12th September 2020, The existing Regulations will remain in effect until October 11th 2020. Public gatherings remain limited to 5 people while Funeral and Weddings remain limited to 10 persons. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924204456/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-12th-september-2020/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200912,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As announced at the Prime Minister's Media Conference on 12th September 2020, Maxi-Taxis will be allowed to operate at a 65 per cent capacity. The Ministry of Health has approved a seating arrangement map which will allow for physical distancing to be maintained in the vehicles. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924204456/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-12th-september-2020/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200912,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"As announced at the Prime Minister's Media Conference on 12th September 2020, Existing Regulations are extended until October 11th 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924204456/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-12th-september-2020/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200912,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As announced at the Prime Minister's Media Conference on 12th September 2020, air and sea bridge Transportation to Tobago remain limited to essential activities until October 11th 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20200924204456/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-12th-september-2020/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200912,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 12th September 2020 at the Prime Minister's Media Conference, It was announced that Trinidad and Tobago’s borders remain closed. Permanent residents outside of Trinidad and Tobago will be granted an amnesty and will not have their residency status revoked. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924204456/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-12th-september-2020/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20200920,C1: School closing,3,1,"As the adaptation to learning from home continues, the Minister of Education shared a message on the 20th of September that the Ministry of Education will continue to assess, adjust, monitor and improve the implementation of the Home-Based Learning Process. The MOE has also begun the planning process for the blended learning scenario of a mixture of face-to-face and online learning to allow for an easy transition when this materializes. http://web.archive.org/web/20200924202920/https://www.moe.gov.tt/minister-message-2/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201010,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the Prime Minister, measures on bars, restaurants, and places of worship will loosen by 24th October, if no significant increases in positive cases. https://archive.vn/RCo5E" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201010,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"On October 10, the Prime Minister announced that the public can now gather in groups of 10 and up to 20 in funerals. https://archive.vn/RCo5E" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201010,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""The Public Service will continue to operate on a 50 percent rotation; however a signed roster will be implemented by Heads of Departments at all work stations to ensure workers do not abuse the system."" https://archive.vn/RCo5E" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201010,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Exemptions have been granted for the operation of tours at the Buccoo Reef and the Caroni Swamp. However, diving and swimming remain prohibited. https://archive.vn/RCo5E" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201010,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On October 10, the Minister of National Security, Hon Stuart Young provided an update on exemptions granted to nationals entering and exiting the country as it follows: “The total numbers of exemptions granted to enter Trinidad and Tobago as of October 6th, 2020 are 5,284.” “The total numbers of exemptions granted to leave Trinidad and Tobago as of October 6th, 2020 are 7,208.” Caribbean Airlines will operate six flights daily between Trinidad and Tobago, up from the present two flights. https://archive.vn/RCo5E https://archive.vn/1GLb2" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201012,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Changed from 2-Required, to 0-No Measures, because restrictions were eased for movement between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley announced several adjustments to the Public Health Ordinance Regulations during a media conference held at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s today (Saturday 10th October, 2020). -Caribbean Airlines will operate six flights daily to Tobago. **Previously, Air and Sea bridge Transportation to Tobago were limited to essentials. http://web.archive.org/web/20201123214337/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-10th-october-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201026,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to the Minister of Public Health T. Deyalsingh, in Public Health Regulations 25 October, 2020: (4) Notwithstanding subregulation (1)(e), a public or private pre-school, early childhood education centre, primary school, secondary school, tertiary institution or other post-secondary institution may-- (a) provide classes to its students by electronic or such other means as may be approved by the Minister; or (b) where classes such as practical, laboratory or other classes cannot be done by electronic means, the post-secondary or tertiary institution may conduct such classes in person by such means as may be approved by the Minister. *this item is new since the regulations dated 11 October, 2020 (5) Notwithstanding subregulation (1)(e), educational establishments may be open for the purpose of conducting any examination as the Minister may permit. 17. These Regulations shall have effect from 26th October, 2020 to 8th November, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123201624/http://www.health.gov.tt/covid19/GuidelinesRegulations/PublicHealthRegulations/PublicHealthRegulations.pdf For historical comparison purposes, Public Health Regulations 11 October, 2020: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123202223/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-29-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Prime Minister, Dr the Hon Keith Rowley, announced several adjustments on the covid-19 measures on 24/10/2020, which came in effect on 26/10/2020. On workplace closing: 'The entire Public Service will resume work; In-house dining at restaurants and bars continue to remain closed. Measures to be reviewed in two weeks. Hotels and guesthouses with onsite pools will be allowed to permit guests to use their pools. Rivers and ponds remain closed. And Gyms to reopen at 50 percent capacity. Opening hours- 6 am to 10 pm.' https://archive.vn/2mWLb" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"According to the Minister of Public Health T. Deyalsingh, in Public Health Regulations 25 October, 2020: 4. (1) For the purposes of controlling and preventing the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it shall be an offence, during the period specified in regulation 17, for any person to-- (6) A religious or ecclesiastical organisation or any other religious organisation may conduct religious meetings, services, funerals, weddings, christenings, baptisms or such other religious gatherings where the gathering of persons at any place used for that purpose does not exceed fifty per cent of the allowed capacity of the place. **This is a change since the Public Health Regulations 11 October, 2020, which allowed for not exceeding ten persons for religious gatherings, except funerals, not to exceed 20.** 17. These regulations shall have effect from 26th October, 2020 to 8th November 2020. Public Health Regulations 25 October, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123201624/http://www.health.gov.tt/covid19/GuidelinesRegulations/PublicHealthRegulations/PublicHealthRegulations.pdf According to the Minister of Public Health T. Deyalsingh, in Public Health Regulations 25 October, 2020: 4. (1) For the purposes of controlling and preventing the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it shall be an offence, during the period specified in regulation 17, for any person to-- (7) A maximum of fifty per cent of the allowed capacity of a building is permitted in the following places: (a) a club as defined in section 2 of the Registration of Clubs Act; (b) a theatre licensed under the Theatres and Dancehalls Act; (c) a theatre licensed under the Cinematograph Act; (d) a common gaming house or betting office licensed under the Gambling and Betting Act; and (e) a gym or fitness centre. **Subregulation (7) above is all new since the Public Health Regulations 11 October, 2020** 17. These regulations shall have effect from 26th October, 2020 to 8th November 2020. Public Health Regulations 25 October, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123201624/http://www.health.gov.tt/covid19/GuidelinesRegulations/PublicHealthRegulations/PublicHealthRegulations.pdf For historical reference: Public Health Regulations 11 October, 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20201123202223/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-29-regulations-2020/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Prime Minister, Dr the Hon Keith Rowley, announced several adjustments on the covid-19 measures on 24/10/2020, which came in effect on 26/10/2020. Although the restriction on the max number of gathering remains unchanged, the public now can gather in all beaches and coastal waters around Trinidad and Tobago from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. https://archive.vn/2mWLb" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201026,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"As of 26 October, 2020, clubs, theatres, gaming houses, and gyms have all reopened with maximum fifty per cent allowed capacity, indicating that there is no longer a recommendation to stay at home. According to the Minister of Public Health T. Deyalsingh, in Public Health Regulations 25 October, 2020: 4. (1) For the purposes of controlling and preventing the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it shall be an offence, during the period specified in regulation 17, for any person to-- (7) A maximum of fifty per cent of the allowed capacity of a building is permitted in the following places: (a) a club as defined in section 2 of the Registration of Clubs Act; (b) a theatre licensed under the Theatres and Dancehalls Act; (c) a theatre licensed under the Cinematograph Act; (d) a common gaming house or betting office licensed under the Gambling and Betting Act; and (e) a gym or fitness centre. **Subregulation (7) above is all new since the Public Health Regulations 11 October, 2020** 17. These regulations shall have effect from 26th October, 2020 to 8th November 2020. Public Health Regulations 25 October, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123201624/http://www.health.gov.tt/covid19/GuidelinesRegulations/PublicHealthRegulations/PublicHealthRegulations.pdf For historical reference: Public Health Regulations 11 October, 2020 http://web.archive.org/web/20201123202223/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-29-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201026,C8: International travel controls,4,,"'Trinidad and Tobago’s border restrictions remain in place. The Government will establish a committee comprising of the Minister of National Security, the Minister of Health, and the Attorney General to examine the removal of the country’s exemption system and allow returning nationals to enter the country as flights become available.' https://archive.vn/2mWLb" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201102,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Beginning 15 Nov 2020, nationals will be able to travel to TTO from outside TTO. Per https://web.archive.org/web/20201107201238/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-07th-november-2020/, ""Minister of National Security, the Hon Stuart Young announced that from November 15th, 2020, nationals entering Trinidad and Tobago will be required to provide a negative PCR test 72 hours before arrival. Please note nationals are still required to apply for an exemption. On arrival, nationals will be placed in State or State-supervised quarantine for seven days. They will be tested on the sixth day and released once this test is negative.""" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201102,E1: Income support,0,,"No recent policy changes or stimulus found. " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201102,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No recent policy changes found. " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of 9 Nov 2020, restaurants can begin dine-in service. Per the regulations at https://web.archive.org/web/20201114225953/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Legal-Notice-No.-349-of-2020.pdf , ""(4) A restaurant or food court– (a) may only provide fifty per cent dine in-services to its customers in groups of not more than ten persons;""" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since gatherings exceeding 10 are prohibited, this restriction would prevent public events from taking place. According to the Minister of Public Health T. Deyalsingh, in Public Health Regulations 8 November, 2020: 3. (1) During the period specified in regulation 17, a person shall not, without reasonable justification-- (a) be found at any public place where the number of persons gathered, at any time, exceeds ten; 17. These regulations shall have effect from 9th November, 2020 to 22nd November, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123200714/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/ Regarding religious gatherings: According to the Minister of Public Health T. Deyalsingh, in Public Health Regulations 8th November, 2020: 4. (1) For the purposes of controlling and preventing the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it shall be an offence, during the period specified in regulation 17, for any person to-- (7) A religious or ecclesiastical organisation or any other religious organisation may conduct religious meetings, services, funerals, weddings, christenings, baptisms or such other religious gatherings where the gathering of persons at any place used for that purpose does not exceed fifty per cent of the allowed capacity of the place. **This is a change since the Public Health Regulations 11 October, 2020, which allowed for not exceeding ten persons for religious gatherings, except funerals, not to exceed 20** 17. These regulations shall have effect from 9th November, 2020 to 22nd November 2020. Public Health Regulations 8 November, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123200714/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No evident policy change. According to the Minister of Public Health T. Deyalsingh, in Public Health Regulations 8 November, 2020: 3. (1) During the period specified in regulation 17, a person shall not, without reasonable justification-- (a) be found at any public place where the number of persons gathered, at any time, exceeds ten; 17. These regulations shall have effect from 9th November, 2020 to 22nd November, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123200714/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201109,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No evident policy change. According to the Minister of Public Health T. Deyalsingh, in Public Health Regulations 8th November, 2020: 8. (1) During the period specified in regulation 17, a person who provides public transport in a motor vehicle shall not carry, where the motor vehicle is-- (a) a motor car, not more than seventy-five per cent; or (b) every other type of motor vehicle, not more than sixty-five per cent, Of the number of passengers for which the motor vehicle is licensed to carry. (2) The seating requirements for maxi-taxis shall be in accordance with Schedule 3. 17. These regulations shall have effect from 9th November, 2020 to 22nd November 2020. Public Health Regulations 8 November, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123200714/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No significant policy change. In addition to the 25 October Public Health Regulations opening clubs, theatres, gaming houses, and gyms, restaurants have now opened to up to fifty percent capacity in groups of no more than ten. 4. (1) For the purposes of controlling and preventing the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), it shall be an offence, during the period specified in regulation 17, for any person to-- (4) A restaurant or food court-- (a) may only provide fifty per cent dine in-services to its customers in groups of not more than ten persons; 17. These regulations shall have effect from 9th November, 2020 to 22nd November 2020. Public Health Regulations 8 November, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123200714/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No significant policy change. Flights between islands of Trinidad and Tobago are increasing. Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley made the announcement during a media conference held at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s today (Saturday 07th November, 2020). Dr Rowley also announced the following: – Caribbean Airlines to increase flights to Tobago. http://web.archive.org/web/20201123215237/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-07th-november-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201115,C1: School closing,3,1,"No evident policy change. At a media conference November 21, 2020, Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley announced the following: The reopening of school for some students in January 2021, will depend on the behaviour of citizens during the Christmas period. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123195224/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-21st-november-2020-2/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201115,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123200714/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201115,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No evident policy change. Effective midnight March 22, 2020 Trinidad and Tobago closed its borders. This measure was revised on May 09 and remains in effect until further notice. International and regional cargo vessels and flights will continue to be allowed in T&T. Protocols have been put in place to ensure no crew member is allowed to disembark. (Last updated: 11/23/20) http://web.archive.org/web/20201123221053/https://tt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201115,E1: Income support,0,,"No evident policy change found." Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201115,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No evident policy change found." Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201115,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaign still in place. The Office of the Prime Minister has a website with information and daily updates. http://web.archive.org/web/20201124005947/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201115,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No evident policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201124010727/http://www.health.gov.tt/sitepages/default.aspx?id=305" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201115,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No evident policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201124013106/https://ttweathercenter.com/covid-19-community-spread-contact-tracing/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201115,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No evident policy change. According to the Minister of Public Health T. Deyalsingh, in Public Health Regulations 8 November, 2020: 7. (1) No person shall, without reasonable excuse-- (a) be in a public space… without wearing a face mask, face shield or face covering in a manner which covers his mouth, nose and chin. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123200714/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201121,E1: Income support,1,0,"I am changing policy value from 0 to 1 (<50% lost income) because announcements were made to support some workers who have lost income, but the percentage is unclear at this time since it was just announced. Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley has instructed the Ministry of Finance to allocate an additional $10 million to assist employees of bars and restaurants who have either lost their jobs or suffered a reduction in income, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An additional $20 million is also to be provided to the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services to assist self-employed citizens who lost income as a result of the pandemic. Dr Rowley appealed to public servants to be empathetic when dealing with these cases. The Prime Minister made these announcements during a media conference held at the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour, Scarborough today (Saturday 21st November, 2020). https://web.archive.org/web/20201123195224/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-21st-november-2020-2/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,C1: School closing,3,1,"No evident policy change. At a media conference November 21, 2020, Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley announced the following: The reopening of school for some students in January 2021, will depend on the behaviour of citizens during the Christmas period. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207150801/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-21st-november-2020-2/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No evident policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207151101/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Since gatherings exceeding 10 are prohibited, this restriction would prevent public events from taking place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207151101/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No evident policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207151101/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No evident policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207151101/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No evident policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207151101/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/the-public-health-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-no-31-regulations-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No evident policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207152130/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-07th-november-2020/" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All borders are closed until further notice to both nationals and non-nationals. Exemption requests must be made to the Ministry of National Security. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207152452/https://tt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,E1: Income support,1,0,"Announcements were made to support some workers who have lost income, but the percentage is unclear at this time since it was just announced. Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley has instructed the Ministry of Finance to allocate an additional $10 million to assist employees of bars and restaurants who have either lost their jobs or suffered a reduction in income, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An additional $20 million is also to be provided to the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services to assist self-employed citizens who lost income as a result of the pandemic. Dr Rowley appealed to public servants to be empathetic when dealing with these cases. The Prime Minister made these announcements during a media conference held at the Division of Community Development, Enterprise Development and Labour, Scarborough today (Saturday 21st November, 2020)." Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No evident policy change. " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaign still in place. The Office of the Prime Minister has a website with information and daily updates. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207154446/https://www.covid19.gov.tt/ " Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201130,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"According to Grace Sookchand, Manager, Expanded Programme on Immunization at the Ministry of Health, “Rest assured that the Ministry of Health has been going through scenario planning for this vaccine. The Ministry of Health has established a committee for planning, coordinating and implementation of all activities related to the rollout of the COVAX vaccine. We review global level information from WHO/UNICEF related to COVID-19 vaccines, and have incorporated it into planning and preparation as needed.” http://web.archive.org/web/20201207153958/https://trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/t-t-is-ready-for-the-covid-vaccine/article_89ab5f46-333c-11eb-beb3-0f833210c34c.html" Trinidad and Tobago,TTO,20201205,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools across Trinidad and Tobago will virtually reopen on January 4th, 2021. Prime Minister Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley made the announcement during a media conference held at the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s today (Saturday 05th December, 2020). Dr Rowley said once COVID-19 numbers remain low the Government will allow some children to attend school as follows: From February 8th 2021: Primary School – Standard Five students only Secondary School – Forms Four to Six students only. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207153559/https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-05th-december-2020/" Tunisia,TUN,20200302,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The first confirmed case of coronavirus in Tunisia is a 40-year-old man from Gafsa who contracted the virus in Italy. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403235928/https://www.tap.info.tn/en/Portal-Regions/12418458-gafsa-covid-19" Tunisia,TUN,20200302,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/coronavirus-cases-rise-to-7-in-tunisia/1762734" Tunisia,TUN,20200303,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Activation of the (permanent) National Committee to monitor the spread of the coronavirus. Closely monitor the epidemiological situation. The preparation of a health guide to treat suspected cases and the preparation of necessary laboratory tests. Provide thermal imaging cameras at the main entrances to airports and ports to check the temperature of travelers who come to complain of fever and send suspicious cases to isolation units at airports to take care of them. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608201355/https://covid-19.tn/fr/mesures-preventives/" Tunisia,TUN,20200304,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"4th March: The international sports competitions will occur without supporters. Call to avoid mass demonstrations, including cultural events, as much as possible. https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid-19.tn/fr/mesures-preventives/" Tunisia,TUN,20200304,C8: International travel controls,1,,"4th March Transfer of all flights from Italy to Terminal 2 to ensure that passengers from this country do not mix with others. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608194353/https://covid-19.tn/fr/mesures-preventives/" Tunisia,TUN,20200304,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"4th March calls at airports to ‘Intensify information and awareness campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of self-quarantine for arrivals from affected countries in order to ensure that everyone is included in the national plan to fight the new virus Corona’ https://web.archive.org/web/20200608201355/https://covid-19.tn/fr/mesures-preventives/ " Tunisia,TUN,20200309,C8: International travel controls,2,,"9th March Suspend maritime travel between Tunisia and Italy. Maintain only one flight per week from Marseille instead of two. Suspend all flights between Tunisia and Italy except for the Tunis-Rome line, with a reduction in the number of weekly flights from only 14 to 3. Remind that citizens must respect quarantine and that the violation of the quarantine decision is punishable under the law https://web.archive.org/web/20200608194353/https://covid-19.tn/fr/mesures-preventives/ " Tunisia,TUN,20200312,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Tunisia announced that it will suspend all levels of education from next Thursday - March 12- due to fears of coronavirus outbreak."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201208230209/https://see.news/tunisia-closes-schools-over-coronavirus-outbreak/" Tunisia,TUN,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"13th March: Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh announced on March 13 that the country suspended prayers in mosques, closed cafes at 4 p.m. every day, and banned all cultural, sports and economic gatherings to combat the spread of the virus Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608174741/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/tunisia-to-reopen-mosques-cafes-after-nearly-3-months/1849404" Tunisia,TUN,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"16th March: The ban on gatherings like markets, moorish baths and parties, as well as the closing of spaces to be fixed by local authorities. The head of government also announced the postponement of all sporting events and championships starting today. https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid-19.tn/fr/mesures-preventives/ " Tunisia,TUN,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"16th March - Tunisia suspends all international flights, closes land borders: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608194606/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-tunisia-close-borders-combat-virus-spread https://web.archive.org/web/20200608194644/https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/coronavirus-tunisia-suspends-all-international-flights-closes-land-borders-1.1584395810643 " Tunisia,TUN,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"18th March Curtailed work hours for government employees to five hours daily in two shifts starting March 18. https://web.archive.org/web/20200524060034/https://covid-19.tn/fr/mesures-preventives/" Tunisia,TUN,20200318,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated Public Health information Website gives out general advice for the public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608201759/https://covid-19.tn/blog/%d9%81%d9%8a%d8%b1%d9%88%d8%b3-%d9%83%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%88%d9%86%d8%a7-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%af-%d9%86%d8%b5%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%ad-%d8%b9%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%a9/ " Tunisia,TUN,20200320,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There is no exact number, but assuming from the stay at home order, it could be less than 10. The president also urged everyone to stay at home during the day, and only go out in cases of ""extreme necessity"".https://web.archive.org/web/20200506224607/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-tunisia-announces-lockdown-people-urged-stay-indoors" Tunisia,TUN,20200320,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"20th March The president urged everyone to stay at home during the day, and only go out in cases of ""extreme necessity"". Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608193119/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-tunisia-announces-lockdown-people-urged-stay-indoors" Tunisia,TUN,20200320,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"20th March In a televised address, Saied announced new restrictions on public movement, saying city-to-city travel had been banned https://web.archive.org/web/20200608193119/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-tunisia-announces-lockdown-people-urged-stay-indoors " Tunisia,TUN,20200321,E1: Income support,1,1,"A 2.5 billion TND emergency plan ($0.71 billion or 1.8 percent of GDP) was announced on March 21. From the social side, this also includes cash transfers for low income households, disabled and homeless people (450 TND million for three months). The plan also includes a support for those who will be on temporary unemployment because of the COVID19 shock (300 TND million). Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608195445/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200608195532/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/tunisia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html " Tunisia,TUN,20200321,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"A 2.5 billion TND emergency plan ($0.71 billion or 1.8 percent of GDP) was announced on March 21. The package includes the postponement of CIT payments, other taxes and social contributions, VAT exemptions, VAT refund procedures and reimbursement acceleration, rescheduling taxes and custom arrears, and others in order to provide liquidity to the private sector, limiting layoffs and protecting the most vulnerable population especially in the informal sector. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608195445/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200608195902/https://www.tunisienumerique.com/tunisie-les-pme-les-oubliees-des-mesures-gouvernementales-de-la-crise-du-coronavirus/ " Tunisia,TUN,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"22nd March general confinement from 22nd March to 04 April. Workers who will be defined, whether in the public or private sector, are exempt from this measure. For the public sector, public service will be pursued in the vital areas, namely, agrifood, health, administration, justice, energy, security, transport, communications, media, cleanliness and essential industrial activities. Professional activities in the private sector in the same fields are also affected by this exception. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200524060034/https://covid-19.tn/fr/mesures-preventives/" Tunisia,TUN,20200322,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"22nd March The state of emergency declared. All gatherings banned. Total containment means that citizens can only leave their homes in the event of an essential race or for a need such as the purchase of medicines or foodstuffs. Source: 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200524060034/https://covid-19.tn/fr/mesures-preventives/ Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608174227/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325256/tunisia-government-orders-general-lockdown-march-22-update-5" Tunisia,TUN,20200322,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"22nd March- All non-essential movement was banned during the lockdown (S1). Source 2 says that following lockdown and travel only allowed for essential journeys, “TRANSTU bus company reduced the service of metros and buses to every 30 to 45 minutes” and that public transport workers were counted as essential workers and were allowed to continue working. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608191127/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325256/tunisia-government-orders-general-lockdown-march-22-update-5 Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608192006/https://www.transformative-mobility.org/news/the-covid-19-outbreak-and-implications-to-public-transport-some-observations" Tunisia,TUN,20200322,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"22nd March The state of emergency declared. Total containment means that citizens can only leave their homes for essentials such as the purchase of medicines or foodstuffs. Source: 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20200524060034/https://covid-19.tn/fr/mesures-preventives/ Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608174227/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325256/tunisia-government-orders-general-lockdown-march-22-update-5" Tunisia,TUN,20200326,H2: Testing policy,1,,"7 new laboratories open to conduct COVID tests. Until March 26 there was only one in Tunis. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608202444/https://www.realites.com.tn/2020/03/covid-19-en-tunisie-sept-laboratoires-pour-effectuer-les-tests-de-depistage/" Tunisia,TUN,20200331,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"31st March Tunisia will extend a lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus by two weeks to April 19, the presidency said in a statement on Tuesday. Tunisia has imposed a general lockdown for over a week, preventing people from leaving their homes except to buy necessities or work in certain jobs. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605001500/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/tunisia-extends-lockdown-weeks-releases-prisoners-200331194042414.html" Tunisia,TUN,20200419,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"19 April The Tunisian government extends nationwide period of general confinement until May 3rd. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608140739/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/20/c_138990813.htm " Tunisia,TUN,20200419,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"19 April The Tunisian government extends nationwide period of general confinement and measures until May 3rd. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608140739/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/20/c_138990813.htm " Tunisia,TUN,20200419,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"19 April The Tunisian government extends nationwide period of general confinement and measures until May 3rd. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608140739/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/20/c_138990813.htm " Tunisia,TUN,20200429,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Tunisian officials on Wednesday announced a partial easing of lockdown measures in place to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, although schools will largely remain closed until September. (...) Students in their final year of high school are set to restart classes on May 28 and sit their end-of-year exams in July, the education minister said. Other students will return to school for the new academic year in September. Schools in Tunisia have been closed since mid-March."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201208230653/https://news.yahoo.com/tunisia-announces-lockdown-easing-timeline-students-193935066.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAK1j31g3Xyi8N0p5VFcPsFl11kS3pPSu6l71wgvUUUq9CWfonPGpe8VWP70-gbAdk1zHxy9UVPtaMVPulPXBtf80fn1qC1lmEDX8TDcPvBx3eUsigyBUKvc0X5Lwyg_b9rZheL_3tvRM4FVZIJBCDA1jEqga2C0tjeV0hJL335oR" Tunisia,TUN,20200430,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200430-tunisia-extends-state-of-emergency-for-an-additional-month/" Tunisia,TUN,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"4th May Starting to ease lockdown measures - ""Under the relaxed measures, parts of the food and construction sector can resume operations, while half of government employees will be allowed to return to work."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200521201446/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337711/tunisia-lockdown-measures-to-ease-from-may-4-update-8 " Tunisia,TUN,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Easing of lockdown measures - but no indication that this permits gatherings of people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521201446/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337711/tunisia-lockdown-measures-to-ease-from-may-4-update-8" Tunisia,TUN,20200504,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"May 4th Since the easing of restrictions on 4 May 2020, authorities have resumed transportation within the governorates, given that passengers obtain a license to move around and wear protective masks to avoid the reemergence of the coronavirus. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200521201446/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337711/tunisia-lockdown-measures-to-ease-from-may-4-update-8 Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608191307/https://english.aawsat.com//home/article/2268336/tunisia-gradually-eases-coronavirus-restrictions-signs-life-return" Tunisia,TUN,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Starting to ease lockdown measures, but still during Ramadan ""individuals are only allowed to leave their homes outside of the curfew hours for essential activities such as grocery shopping or to seek medical attention. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200521201446/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337711/tunisia-lockdown-measures-to-ease-from-may-4-update-8" Tunisia,TUN,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Authorities have also prohibited travel between cities and regions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200521201446/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337711/tunisia-lockdown-measures-to-ease-from-may-4-update-8" Tunisia,TUN,20200507,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"It has not been mass testing - officials explained their strategy focused on tracing, testing and isolating contacts of a positive case, and wider members of the same community if they test positive. ave/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0lmvt/tunisia?fbclid=IwAR1vbqzgtm9NgBGFvsfHtjn3D2BPvWtmxgb1S-s_5018IvRCM48x_xlIec8 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0lmvt/tunisia?fbclid=IwAR1vbqzgtm9NgBGFvsfHtjn3D2BPvWtmxgb1S-s_5018IvRCM48x_xlIec8" Tunisia,TUN,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"11th May: Shopping centres, clothing shops and hairdressers will open on Monday. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608141455/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-tunisia/tunisia-reports-no-new-coronavirus-cases-for-first-time-since-early-march-idUKKBN22N03Z" Tunisia,TUN,20200511,H2: Testing policy,1,,"11th May It has not been mass testing - officials explained their strategy focused on tracing, testing and isolating contacts of a positive case, and wider members of the same community if they test positive. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608202630/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cwlw3xz0lmvt/tunisia" Tunisia,TUN,20200515,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""With infections slowing, retail stores, open-air markets and supermarkets have reopened, but authorities are urging citizens to stay vigilant and respect hygiene measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200521203011/https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/tunisia-eases-lockdown-as-zero-coronavirus-cases-registered-in-five-days-20200516" Tunisia,TUN,20200525,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact Tracing App (national) https://web.archive.org/web/20200601131606/https://middle-east-online.com/en/tunisia-launches-contact-tracing-mobile-phone-app" Tunisia,TUN,20200527,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"27th May- BBC says large public events are still banned. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608175838/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cwlw3xz0lmvt/tunisia" Tunisia,TUN,20200528,C1: School closing,2,1,"28th May Students in the final year of high school will resume classes on Thursday, May 28 Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608134147/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/337711/tunisia-lockdown-measures-to-ease-from-may-4-update-8 Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608134444/https://tn.usembassy.gov/message-to-u-s-citizens-05152020-2/" Tunisia,TUN,20200604,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"As of June 4th, travel within the country is allowed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200904/http://www.pm.gov.tn/pm/actualites/actualite.php?lang=en&id=12419" Tunisia,TUN,20200608,C1: School closing,2,1,"As of June 8th, some levels, including Universities, are reopening. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161732/https://www.loc.gov/law/foreign-news/article/tunisia-president-lifts-covid-19-restrictions-and-lockdown/" Tunisia,TUN,20200608,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Although a ""0"" may be too generous, a ""1"" would be inappropriate, since, as of Monday June 8th the lockdown has largely been lifted. 100 percent capacity restored in public administrations and in th other sectors of activity, according to Tunisian minister in charge of major national projects Lobna Jribi. Press news: https://web.archive.org/web/20200610200543/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/tunisia-orders-lifting-coronavirus-lockdown-200608162437503.html" Tunisia,TUN,20200608,C3: Cancel public events,0,," On June 8, 2020, the Tunisian president, Kais Saied, issued an order completely lifting COVID-19 restrictions and the nationwide curfew. An 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew had initially been implemented in March 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 disease. (Source 1, 2). This concludes the three phase plan to reopen the country. Under phase 3, which began a few days earlier, all shops, restaurants, hotels, public administrations and worship places reopened their doors. Under the government's decision, party halls also reopened with 50 percent capacity for the enclosed spaces, and the open spaces can operate at full capacity with hygiene measures. (Source 3) Source 1: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.loc.gov/law/foreign-news/article/tunisia-president-lifts-covid-19-restrictions-and-lockdown/#:~:text=(June%252015%252C%25202020)%2520On,spread%2520of%2520COVID%252D19%2520disease. Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615155256/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/tunisia-orders-lifting-coronavirus-lockdown-200608162437503.html Source 3: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/05/c_139114808.htm" Tunisia,TUN,20200608,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"*Note there is no mention of specific gathering sizes, but I think it fair to interpret the reopening of malls and places of worship and general lifting of measures as ""no restrictions"" on gathering sizes* On June 8, 2020, the Tunisian president, Kais Saied, issued an order completely lifting COVID-19 restrictions and the nationwide curfew. An 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew had initially been implemented in March 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 disease. (Sources 1, 2) This concludes the three phase plan to reopen the country. Under phase 3, which began a few days earlier, all shops, restaurants, hotels, public administrations and worship places reopened their doors.Under the government's decision, party halls also reopened with 50 percent capacity for the enclosed spaces, and the open spaces can operate at full capacity with hygiene measures. (Source 3) Source 1: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.loc.gov/law/foreign-news/article/tunisia-president-lifts-covid-19-restrictions-and-lockdown/#:~:text=(June%252015%252C%25202020)%2520On,spread%2520of%2520COVID%252D19%2520disease. Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615155256/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/tunisia-orders-lifting-coronavirus-lockdown-200608162437503.html Source 3: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/05/c_139114808.htm" Tunisia,TUN,20200608,C5: Close public transport,0,," On June 8, 2020, the Tunisian president, Kais Saied, issued an order completely lifting COVID-19 restrictions and the nationwide curfew. An 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew had initially been implemented in March 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 disease. (Sources 1, 2) According to the Tunisian minister in charge of major national projects Lobna Jribi, travel between all Tunisian governorates resumed without authorization.(Source 3) Source 1: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.loc.gov/law/foreign-news/article/tunisia-president-lifts-covid-19-restrictions-and-lockdown/#:~:text=(June%252015%252C%25202020)%2520On,spread%2520of%2520COVID%252D19%2520disease. Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615155256/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/tunisia-orders-lifting-coronavirus-lockdown-200608162437503.html Source 3: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/05/c_139114808.htm" Tunisia,TUN,20200608,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,," On June 8, 2020, the Tunisian president, Kais Saied, issued an order completely lifting COVID-19 restrictions and the nationwide curfew. An 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew had initially been implemented in March 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 disease. (Source 1, 2) All shops, restaurants, hotels, public administrations and worship places reopened their doors. Under the government's decision, party halls also reopened with 50 percent capacity for the enclosed spaces, and the open spaces can operate at full capacity with hygiene measures. (Source 3) Source 1: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.loc.gov/law/foreign-news/article/tunisia-president-lifts-covid-19-restrictions-and-lockdown/#:~:text=(June%252015%252C%25202020)%2520On,spread%2520of%2520COVID%252D19%2520disease. Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615155256/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/tunisia-orders-lifting-coronavirus-lockdown-200608162437503.html Source 3: https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/05/c_139114808.htm" Tunisia,TUN,20200627,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on some regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629100007/https://covid-19.tn/fr/blog/classification-des-pays-en-fonction-du-niveau-de-risque/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200629095219/https://www.france24.com/fr/20200627-covid-19-la-tunisie-rouvre-ses-fronti%C3%A8res" Tunisia,TUN,20200716,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes found, university levels still open." Tunisia,TUN,20200716,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No changes in border controls." Tunisia,TUN,20200721,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Tunisia will strengthen health control in ports, airports and land borders to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic across the country, a senior health official announced Tuesday."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806163420/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/22/c_139230367.htm " Tunisia,TUN,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""Cafes, restaurants, bars and places of worship are permitted to operate at 70% of normal capacity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/coronavirus" Tunisia,TUN,20200727,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Cultural and artistic events can only be held in open air spaces at 70% of normal capacity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/coronavirus" Tunisia,TUN,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""Cultural and artistic events can only be held in open air spaces at 70% of normal capacity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/coronavirus" Tunisia,TUN,20200727,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Tunisian government announced on Monday new measures for arrivals from abroad in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the country. ""These measures include the obligation to place all members of the same family coming from countries not classified on the 'green' or 'orange' list, including children under 12, in mandatory isolation,"" said a statement released by the government. Those from a country on the ""orange"" list and those who did not carry out a lab test for COVID-19 will be held in quarantine for at least three days, until the health ministry carries out the their lab tests, according to the statement."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806163654/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/28/c_139244692.htm" Tunisia,TUN,20200804,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Tunisian officials deny the possibility of closing borders again, despite the increase in cases since borders have opened. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806164344/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/08/05/tunisian-official-denies-re-closing-borders-amid-increasing-covid-19-cases/" Tunisia,TUN,20200807,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Quarantine if a PCR test is available, else a ban. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816205442/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia " Tunisia,TUN,20200815,C1: School closing,2,1,"""The start of Tunisian pupils’ new school year will ultimately be staggered over the week from 15 to 19 September. More importantly, though, pupils will be attending school on alternate days to avoid breaching the limit of 18 pupils per class. The curriculum will be lightened but without relinquishing the basics. Holidays will be shortened. And the first few weeks of lessons will be spent bringing pupils up to standard."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201007112602/https://blogs.worldbank.org/arabvoices/back-school-tunisia-amidst-covid-19" Tunisia,TUN,20200817,C8: International travel controls,2,,"There are no restrictions on travel to and from airports and ports. All modes of public transport (taxis, buses, trains and others) are permitted to operate at full capacity. The Tunisian authorities have announced that wearing a face mask in public places is mandatory. Tunisian authorities have implemented localised lockdowns in response to the detection of infection clusters. If you are subject to a localised lockdown, follow the instructions of the authorities. [/web/20200828030055/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia]" Tunisia,TUN,20200817,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Tunisian authorities have announced that wearing a face mask in public places is mandatory. /web/20200828030055/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""On April 29, the national security council announced several measures to ease economic restrictions by adopting a three-phased plan depending on the activity sector. The first phase started on May 4 and concerned the most affected sectors–individuals and craftsmen, manufacturers especially export firms, with the obligation of adopting sufficient sanitary measures. The second phase began on May 24 and concerned supermarkets, cafés, and other individuals for which the social distancing would be hard to establish. The third phase of full deconfinement started on June 4. During the transition period, only 50 percent of the public sector got back to business. On June 27 Tunisia started easing international travel restrictions and opening frontiers progressively, classifying countries in three lists according to the pandemic risk and applying different measures for each list."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200914175513/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 ""Cultural and artistic events can only be held in open air spaces at 70% of normal capacity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/coronavirus" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"""Cultural and artistic events can only be held in open air spaces at 70% of normal capacity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/coronavirus" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"""Cultural and artistic events can only be held in open air spaces at 70% of normal capacity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/coronavirus" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change found" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Tunisia reopened its air, land, and sea borders on June 27, permitting entry to residents of certain countries based on a three-tiered classification of public-health risk (green, orange, and red). The most current lists can be found on ONMNE’s Facebook page."" Red category country citizens are banned from entering the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200914180320/https://tn.usembassy.gov/message-for-us-citizens-08282020-2/" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should call 190 (emergency services SAMU). They will ask a series of questions to assess whether it is likely that you have COVID-19. If COVID-19 is suspected, then they will arrange for someone to come to your home or hotel to conduct a test and they will advise you to self-isolate. COVID-19 PCR tests are only offered free if you are displaying symptoms. You can also pay for a test, if required for travel purposes, at the Institut Pasteur."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/coronavirus" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change found" Tunisia,TUN,20200829,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""The Tunisian authorities have announced that wearing a face mask in public places is mandatory. This includes public transport, health and educational institutions, shopping centres, sports and cultural venues as well as places of worship. Failure to wear a mask may result in a fine or imprisonment."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200914175513/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Tunisia,TUN,20200915,C1: School closing,1,1,"""Schools in Tunisia reopened on September 15 after a closure of six months due to the spread of COVID-19. The government required schools to take necessary measures to prevent the pandemic. More importantly, though, pupils will be attending school on alternate days to avoid breaching the limit of 18 pupils per class. The curriculum will be lightened but without relinquishing the basics. Holidays will be shortened."" Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20201007112542/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/15/c_139370619.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20201007112602/https://blogs.worldbank.org/arabvoices/back-school-tunisia-amidst-covid-19" Tunisia,TUN,20200924,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Tunisia reopened its air, land, and sea borders on June 27, permitting entry to residents of certain countries based on a three-tiered classification of public-health risk (green, orange, and red). The most current lists can be found on ONMNE’s Facebook page."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200914180320/https://tn.usembassy.gov/message-for-us-citizens-08282020-2/ The countries included on the GREEN list updated recently : (As of Sep 24, 2020) Orange List Entry Requirements A negative PCR test no older than 72 hours from departure is required A mandatory 14-day home or hotel quarantine is in effect, however; Another PCR test can be done (at the travelers expense) between the 5th and 7th day of arrival, in order to lift quarantine order on day 7, instead of the full 14 days Red category country citizens are banned from entering the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925070258/https://www.traveloffpath.com/tunisia-reopening-borders-to-tourists-starting-june-27/" Tunisia,TUN,20200926,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No measures as of now. However, the PM announced on Saturday 3rd October that Tunisian authorities will ban all gatherings and reduce working hours for employees in the public sector in order to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus. There's no indication as to when this change will be implemented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007113710/https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-10-03/tunisia-to-ban-gatherings-cut-public-sector-work-hours-due-to-pandemic https://web.archive.org/web/20201007113719/https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/tunisia-to-ban-gatherings-and-cut-public-sector-work-hours-due-to-pandemic-1.1087726" Tunisia,TUN,20200926,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in the previous policy as of now. However, the PM announced on Saturday 3rd October that Tunisian authorities will ban all gatherings and reduce working hours for employees in the public sector in order to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus. There's no indication as to when this change will be implemented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007113710/https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-10-03/tunisia-to-ban-gatherings-cut-public-sector-work-hours-due-to-pandemic https://web.archive.org/web/20201007113719/https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/tunisia-to-ban-gatherings-and-cut-public-sector-work-hours-due-to-pandemic-1.1087726" Tunisia,TUN,20200926,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in the previous policy as of now. However, the PM announced on Saturday 3rd October that Tunisian authorities will ban all gatherings and reduce working hours for employees in the public sector in order to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus. There's no indication as to when this change will be implemented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007113710/https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-10-03/tunisia-to-ban-gatherings-cut-public-sector-work-hours-due-to-pandemic https://web.archive.org/web/20201007113719/https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/tunisia-to-ban-gatherings-and-cut-public-sector-work-hours-due-to-pandemic-1.1087726" Tunisia,TUN,20200926,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is also operating; masks are mandatory in all public transportation vehicles. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007114252/https://tn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tunisia,TUN,20200926,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"As of now no measures but the PM hints at a potential regional level lockdown if required due to rising COVID-19 cases. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007113710/https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-10-03/tunisia-to-ban-gatherings-cut-public-sector-work-hours-due-to-pandemic" Tunisia,TUN,20200926,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201007114252/https://tn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tunisia,TUN,20200926,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201007115525/https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/tunisia/" Tunisia,TUN,20200926,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should call 190 (emergency services SAMU). They will ask a series of questions to assess whether it is likely that you have COVID-19. If COVID-19 is suspected, then they will arrange for someone to come to your home or hotel to conduct a test and they will advise you to self-isolate. COVID-19 PCR tests are only offered free if you are displaying symptoms. You can also pay for a test, if required for travel purposes, at the Institut Pasteur."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/coronavirus" Tunisia,TUN,20200926,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change in previous policy." Tunisia,TUN,20201003,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Tunisian authorities will ban all gatherings and reduce working hours for employees in the public sector in order to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi said on Saturday (October 3). The decision? was taken amid strong fears that hospitals in the North African nation will be unable to cope with a high number of patients because of the shortage of intensive-care beds."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031132808if_/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-tunisia/tunisia-to-ban-gatherings-cut-public-sector-work-hours-due-to-pandemic-idUSKBN26O0ZJ" Tunisia,TUN,20201003,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Tunisian authorities will ban all gatherings and reduce working hours for employees in the public sector in order to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi said on Saturday (October 3). The decision? ?was taken amid strong fears that hospitals in the North African nation will be unable to cope with a high number of patients because of the shortage of intensive-care beds."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031132808if_/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-tunisia/tunisia-to-ban-gatherings-cut-public-sector-work-hours-due-to-pandemic-idUSKBN26O0ZJ" Tunisia,TUN,20201003,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On Saturday, October 3, Tunisian authorities announced that a total ban on gatherings had been implemented across the country and working hours reduced for public sector employees. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019145011/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/387006/tunisia-overnight-curfew-to-be-imposed-in-greater-tunis-from-october-8-update-21 " Tunisia,TUN,20201003,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on intercity or interstate travel are currently in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031130939/https://tn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tunisia,TUN,20201008,C5: Close public transport,0,,"October 8: There is no measure on public transport closure. However, public transport is also operating at 50 percent capacity. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019150826/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/387776/tunisia-authorities-announce-additional-regional-restrictions-october-9-update-22" Tunisia,TUN,20201008,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""As of October 8, the Government of Tunisia has enacted a 15-day curfew in Greater Tunis (which includes the governorates of Ariana, Ben Arous, Manouba, and Tunis). The curfew will remain in effect from 21:00 to 05:00 Monday through Friday, and from 19:00 to 05:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. There are also current curfews being enforced in Sousse, Monastir, Kef, and Sidi Bouzid."" Source: Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031130939/https://tn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tunisia,TUN,20201008,E1: Income support,1,1,"Policy continued as earlier with no changes - A 2.5 billion TND emergency plan ($0.71 billion or 1.8 percent of GDP) was announced on March 21. From the social side, this also includes cash transfers for low income households, disabled and homeless people (450 TND million for three months). The plan also includes a support for those who will be on temporary unemployment because of the COVID19 shock (300 TND million). Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608195445/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200608195532/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/tunisia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Tunisia,TUN,20201008,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Broad contract relief policy continues. There is no change in policy on this." Tunisia,TUN,20201008,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change - There is coordinated public campaign to create awareness. source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201007115525/https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/tunisia/" Tunisia,TUN,20201008,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy - ""If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should call 190 (emergency services SAMU). They will ask a series of questions to assess whether it is likely that you have COVID-19. If COVID-19 is suspected, then they will arrange for someone to come to your home or hotel to conduct a test and they will advise you to self-isolate. COVID-19 PCR tests are only offered free if you are displaying symptoms. You can also pay for a test, if required for travel purposes, at the Institut Pasteur."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200806161617/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tunisia/coronavirus " Tunisia,TUN,20201008,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"old policy - limited contact tracing .. " Tunisia,TUN,20201008,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks remain mandatory in public places nationwide. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201019150826/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/387776/tunisia-authorities-announce-additional-regional-restrictions-october-9-update-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20200914175513/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Tunisia,TUN,20201009,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Tunisia reopened its air, land, and sea borders on June 27, permitting entry to residents of certain countries based on a three-tiered classification of public-health risk (green, orange, and red). The most current lists can be found on ONMNE’s Facebook page."" For the countries on the red list: only dual Tunisian nationals, Tunisian permanent residents, or the spouse/minor children of Tunisian citizens or residents (with documented proof of relationship) are allowed to enter the country. ""Upon entry, travelers in one of the excepted categories listed above are required to present the results of a negative COVID-19 PCR lab analysis test administered within 72 hours of arrival. All red list arrivals from the excepted categories should expect to quarantine at one of the Tunisian Ministry of Health quarantine facilities for two weeks. All incoming travelers, no matter the country of origin, are required to arrive with the results of a negative PCR test in hand."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031130939/https://tn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tunisia,TUN,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is operating, however, masks are mandatory in all public transportation vehicles. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031130939/https://tn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tunisia,TUN,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Tunisia’s Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi on Monday gave regional governors the power to order curfews starting from Tuesday (October 20) to combat the coronavirus pandemic, his office said. His statement clarified an earlier one saying the curfew was being imposed across the country. Several regions, including the capital Tunis, have already implemented curfews in recent weeks."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031134128if_/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-tunisia-idUSKBN274152 ""The Grand Tunis area decided on Thursday to extend the 15-day curfew imposed since Oct. 8 for another two weeks to Nov. 6, as part of nationwide measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 across Tunisia, Tunis Afrique Presse reported. The curfew, imposed in the Grand Tunis area covering the governorates of Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous and Manouba, runs from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Monday through Friday and from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031134322/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2020/10/23/grand-tunis-area-extends-curfew-for-2-more-weeks-to-curb-covid-19-spread-in-tunisia" Tunisia,TUN,20201020,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""There is currently a country-wide shortage of COVID-19 tests. While some private clinics have testing capacities, they require payment in cash before administering the test."" Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20201031130939/https://tn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tunisia,TUN,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Effective August 24, the Government of Tunisia enacted a law requiring the mandatory wearing of face masks in public and closed spaces, including health institutions, all schools, public transport, shopping centers, leisure areas dedicated to sports or cultural activities, mosques, government buildings, airports, ports, and all public transport stations."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031130939/https://tn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tunisia,TUN,20201028,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Tunisia has tightened precautionary measures amid a rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country, according to a statement released by the government on Thursday. The measures, taken after a meeting between Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and members of Tunisia's committee to confront COVID-19 and several ministers, included the extension of the night curfew, suspension of the collective prayer, a ban of gatherings and suspension of classes. (...) The Tunisian government has decided to suspend classes of schools, colleges and high schools from Oct. 28 to Nov. 8 and courses in public and private universities for a period of two weeks."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031131417/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/29/c_139476377.htm" Tunisia,TUN,20201028,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""Tunisia has tightened precautionary measures amid a rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country, according to a statement released by the government on Thursday. The measures, taken after a meeting between Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and members of Tunisia's committee to confront COVID-19 and several ministers, included the extension of the night curfew, suspension of the collective prayer, a ban of gatherings and suspension of classes. (....) ""Closed spaces can host 30 percent of their capacity and open spaces, cafes as well as restaurants can be open at 50 percent. These spaces will be forced to close from 4 p.m.,"" it added."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031131417/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/29/c_139476377.htm" Tunisia,TUN,20201028,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Tunisia has tightened precautionary measures amid a rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country, according to a statement released by the government on Thursday. The measures, taken after a meeting between Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and members of Tunisia's committee to confront COVID-19 and several ministers, included the extension of the night curfew, suspension of the collective prayer, a ban of gatherings and suspension of classes. (....) The preventive measures also included the ban of public and private events, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 15, as well as the prohibition of gatherings of more than four people in a public space except for public transport such as metros and buses. The government has confirmed that prayers in mosques will be suspended until Nov. 15."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031131417/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/29/c_139476377.htm" Tunisia,TUN,20201028,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Tunisia has tightened precautionary measures amid a rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country, according to a statement released by the government on Thursday. The measures, taken after a meeting between Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and members of Tunisia's committee to confront COVID-19 and several ministers, included the extension of the night curfew, suspension of the collective prayer, a ban of gatherings and suspension of classes. (....) The preventive measures also included the ban of public and private events, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 15, as well as the prohibition of gatherings of more than four people in a public space except for public transport such as metros and buses. The government has confirmed that prayers in mosques will be suspended until Nov. 15."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031131417/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/29/c_139476377.htm" Tunisia,TUN,20201028,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Tunisia has tightened precautionary measures amid a rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country, according to a statement released by the government on Thursday. The measures, taken after a meeting between Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and members of Tunisia's committee to confront COVID-19 and several ministers, included the extension of the night curfew, suspension of the collective prayer, a ban of gatherings and suspension of classes. Mechichi authorized all 24 governors to announce a curfew in their provinces, from Monday to Friday between 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. local time and on Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031131417/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/29/c_139476377.htm" Tunisia,TUN,20201028,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Tunisia has tightened precautionary measures amid a rapid spread of COVID-19 across the country, according to a statement released by the government on Thursday. The measures, taken after a meeting between Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and members of Tunisia's committee to confront COVID-19 and several ministers, included the extension of the night curfew, suspension of the collective prayer, a ban of gatherings and suspension of classes. (....) It was also decided to ban travel and inter-provincial traffic, ""except for absolute and exceptional emergencies,"" the statement said."" ""Also, movement between provinces will be prohibited, except for work, students and exceptional cases that can be justified."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031131417/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/29/c_139476377.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20201031132054/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/tunisia-imposes-new-measures-to-stem-coronavirus-/2023792" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. https://archive.is/2AeOR" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. https://archive.is/2AeOR" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. https://archive.is/2AeOR" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. https://archive.is/2AeOR" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. https://archive.is/2AeOR" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. https://archive.is/2AeOR" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: https://archive.is/2AeOR A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country." Tunisia,TUN,20201103,C8: International travel controls,0,,"On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. https://archive.is/2AeOR" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,E1: Income support,1,1,"Tunisia is actually facing a second wave of the Covid-19 propagation, with an exponential increase of new cases, as well as deaths. Accordingly, the new government announced a series of anti-Covid measures, including (1) prohibition of gathering of groups in public/private places (e.g., sports, culture); (2) mandatory mask wearing in public (e.g., transport, workplace); (3) cohort work arrangement and reduced hours for government personnel; (4) targeted confinement or curfew; and (5) increasing the number of treatment beds to 1,200 by end-October. Key Policy Responses as of November 5, 2020 FISCAL A TND 2.5 billion emergency plan ($0.71 billion or 1.8 percent of GDP) was announced on March 21. The package includes delays in the payment of CIT and other taxes and social contributions; VAT exemptions; the acceleration of VAT refund procedures; the rescheduling taxes and custom arrears; and liquidity easing measures for the private sector, in order to limit layoffs and protect the most vulnerable, especially in the informal sector. The plan also includes an expansion of the budget allocation for health expenses and the creation of a TND 100 million fund for public hospitals to purchase equipment. On the social side, the package included cash transfers for low income households and for disabled and homeless people (TND 450 million for three months). The plan also includes a support for temporary unemployed because of the COVID-19 shock (TND 300 million). MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The CBT reduced its policy rate in March by 150 bps. On March 20, the CBT announced a package to support the private sector, requesting banks to defer payments on existing loans and suspend any fees for electronic payments and withdrawals. The central bank asked banks to postpone credit reimbursement by employees for a period of 3 to 6 months, depending on the net revenue level. Besides, the government announced a set of financial measures including the creation of investment funds (TND 600 million), a state guarantee for new credits (TND 1,500 million), the activation of a mechanism for the state to cover the difference between the policy rate and the effective interest rate on investment loans (capped at 3 percentage points). On October 5th, 2020, The CBT decided an additional 50 bps cut in the policy rate. Furthermore, The CBT has also decided to extend the deferral of loan repayments for the tourism sector hardly hit by the crisis to September 2021. https://archive.is/KkSWz" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Tunisia is actually facing a second wave of the Covid-19 propagation, with an exponential increase of new cases, as well as deaths. Accordingly, the new government announced a series of anti-Covid measures, including (1) prohibition of gathering of groups in public/private places (e.g., sports, culture); (2) mandatory mask wearing in public (e.g., transport, workplace); (3) cohort work arrangement and reduced hours for government personnel; (4) targeted confinement or curfew; and (5) increasing the number of treatment beds to 1,200 by end-October. Key Policy Responses as of November 5, 2020 FISCAL A TND 2.5 billion emergency plan ($0.71 billion or 1.8 percent of GDP) was announced on March 21. The package includes delays in the payment of CIT and other taxes and social contributions; VAT exemptions; the acceleration of VAT refund procedures; the rescheduling taxes and custom arrears; and liquidity easing measures for the private sector, in order to limit layoffs and protect the most vulnerable, especially in the informal sector. The plan also includes an expansion of the budget allocation for health expenses and the creation of a TND 100 million fund for public hospitals to purchase equipment. On the social side, the package included cash transfers for low income households and for disabled and homeless people (TND 450 million for three months). The plan also includes a support for temporary unemployed because of the COVID-19 shock (TND 300 million). MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The CBT reduced its policy rate in March by 150 bps. On March 20, the CBT announced a package to support the private sector, requesting banks to defer payments on existing loans and suspend any fees for electronic payments and withdrawals. The central bank asked banks to postpone credit reimbursement by employees for a period of 3 to 6 months, depending on the net revenue level. Besides, the government announced a set of financial measures including the creation of investment funds (TND 600 million), a state guarantee for new credits (TND 1,500 million), the activation of a mechanism for the state to cover the difference between the policy rate and the effective interest rate on investment loans (capped at 3 percentage points). On October 5th, 2020, The CBT decided an additional 50 bps cut in the policy rate. Furthermore, The CBT has also decided to extend the deferral of loan repayments for the tourism sector hardly hit by the crisis to September 2021. https://archive.is/KkSWz" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"communication via government update and web sites https://archive.is/hidi6" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://archive.is/hidi6" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://archive.is/hidi6" Tunisia,TUN,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Effective August 24, the Government of Tunisia enacted a law requiring the mandatory wearing of face masks in public and closed spaces, including health institutions, all schools, public transport, shopping centers, leisure areas dedicated to sports or cultural activities, mosques, government buildings, airports, ports, and all public transport stations."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201031130939/https://tn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tunisia,TUN,20201108,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to UNESCO, schools in Tunisia are partially open. Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse (unable to archieve)" Tunisia,TUN,20201111,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201111,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201111,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201111,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201111,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201111,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201111,C8: International travel controls,0,,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201111,E1: Income support,1,1,"no change since last update https://archive.is/KkSWz#T" Tunisia,TUN,20201111,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"no change since last update https://archive.is/KkSWz#T" Tunisia,TUN,20201111,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"communication via government update and web sites https://archive.is/hidi6" Tunisia,TUN,20201111,H2: Testing policy,1,,"communication via government update and web sites https://archive.is/hidi6" Tunisia,TUN,20201111,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"communication via government update and web sites https://archive.is/hidi6" Tunisia,TUN,20201111,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"communication via government update and web sites https://archive.is/hidi6" Tunisia,TUN,20201125,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201125,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201125,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201125,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201125,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201125,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"no changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR " Tunisia,TUN,20201125,C8: International travel controls,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201202115256/https://www.tripsguard.com/destination/tunisia/ Do I need to go into quarantine when arriving to Tunisia? Anyone arriving to Tunisia will be required to quarantine for 14 days in an approved location. All arrivals must download the government’s trace and track app." Tunisia,TUN,20201125,E1: Income support,1,1,"no change since last update https://archive.is/KkSWz#T" Tunisia,TUN,20201125,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"no change since last update https://archive.is/KkSWz#T" Tunisia,TUN,20201125,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"communication via government update and web sites https://archive.is/hidi6" Tunisia,TUN,20201125,H2: Testing policy,1,,"communication via government update and web sites https://archive.is/hidi6" Tunisia,TUN,20201125,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/tunisia-launches-contact-tracing-app-track-coronavirus-spread https://archive.is/yWNYQ Tunisia has launched a contact-tracing mobile phone app that identifies and alerts users if they have been in close contact with someone who later reports positive for the novel coronavirus. The E7mi application, available on Android and awaiting validation for Apple's iOS, was developed by a Tunisian start-up specialised in digital marketing tools for foreign companies, the health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. If a user tests positive for Covid-19, Tunisia's Observatory of Emerging Diseases (ONME) contacts other users whose cell phones have been detected close to the infected user's device to notify them of the risk." Tunisia,TUN,20201125,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Travel in Tunisia All modes of public transport (taxis, buses, trains and others) are permitted to operate. There may be restrictions on travel between regions. You should follow the advice of local authorities. The Tunisian authorities have announced that wearing a face mask in public places is mandatory. This includes public transport, health and educational institutions, shopping centres, sports and cultural venues as well as places of worship. Failure to wear a mask may result in a fine or imprisonment. On 6 December, the Tunisian authorities revised the health measures in place and extended them until 30 December in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country,from 8pm to 5am every day. All cafes and restaurants must close at 7pm, but from 4pm it will be take away only. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. A maximum limit of 30 people is set for private events and funerals. All prayers in mosques are temporarily suspended. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. https://archive.is/jg7ll " Tunisia,TUN,20201203,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR https://archive.is/IG05D On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. Preparing for your return journey to the UK If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to: provide your journey and contact details before you travel On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. " Tunisia,TUN,20201203,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR https://archive.is/IG05D On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. Preparing for your return journey to the UK If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to: provide your journey and contact details before you travel On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. " Tunisia,TUN,20201203,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR https://archive.is/IG05D On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. Preparing for your return journey to the UK If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to: provide your journey and contact details before you travel On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. " Tunisia,TUN,20201203,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR https://archive.is/IG05D On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. Preparing for your return journey to the UK If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to: provide your journey and contact details before you travel On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. " Tunisia,TUN,20201203,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no data " Tunisia,TUN,20201203,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR https://archive.is/IG05D On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. Preparing for your return journey to the UK If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to: provide your journey and contact details before you travel On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. " Tunisia,TUN,20201203,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR https://archive.is/IG05D On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. Preparing for your return journey to the UK If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to: provide your journey and contact details before you travel On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. " Tunisia,TUN,20201203,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No changes since last update https://archive.is/2AeOR https://archive.is/IG05D On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. On 16 November, the Tunisian government changed the measures in place to limit the risk of travellers spreading COVID-19 on arrival in Tunisia. The rules you should follow are no longer determined by your nationality or the country from which you are travelling. Instead, there is one set of measures that applies to all people arriving in Tunisia. This is subject to change at short notice. You should confirm the current policies with your airline. You must take a PCR test less than 72 hours before travel and show evidence of the negative test result, with the date of the test clearly labelled, at your point of departure for Tunisia. Children under 12 years old are exempt from this requirement. You must complete this Tunisian government short online questionnaire before travelling. You must download and use the Tunisian government’s ‘track and trace’ application on your mobile phone. On arrival, you must self-isolate at your place of residence, a government-approved hotel or quarantine centre for 14 days at your own expense. If your visit to Tunisia is for a maximum of 5 days, you are exempt from quarantine, although a PCR test remains compulsory. The authorities may assess your private accommodation to check whether it is suitable for quarantine. If they deem it unacceptable, you will be required to isolate at a hotel or quarantine centre at your own expense. No further details have been shared. If you wish to pay for a second PCR test after 7 days, and this comes back negative, you will be permitted to leave quarantine early. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. Preparing for your return journey to the UK If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to: provide your journey and contact details before you travel On 28 October, the Tunisian authorities introduced the following new measures in response to the detection of infection clusters: A national curfew in all regions across the country: Monday to Friday, 8pm to 5am; and Saturday and Sunday, 7pm to 5am . All travel between governorates is banned, except in exceptional circumstances and for students. Classes in all educational settings (schools and universities) are suspended until 8 November, with some lessons continuing remotely. All cafes and restaurants must close at 4pm. When they are open they must observe a maximum of 30% capacity in enclosed spaces and 50% capacity in open spaces. All public and private events are suspended from 30 October until 15 November, and all gatherings of more than 4 people are not allowed in public places (except on public transport). All prayers in mosques are suspended until 15th November. Additional curfews and lock downs can be imposed at short notice as the government’s response to COVID-19 develops. You should follow the guidance of local authorities when travelling around the country. " Tunisia,TUN,20201203,E1: Income support,1,1,"no change since last update https://archive.is/KkSWz#T" Tunisia,TUN,20201203,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"no change since last update https://archive.is/KkSWz#T" Turkey,TUR,20200114,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board issues guidance on testing: ""All patient samples conforming to the 2019-nCoV possible case definition should also be evaluated for 2019-nCoV (with a PCR test).""; https://hsgm.saglik.gov.tr/depo/haberler/ncov/2019-nCov_Hastal_Salk_alanlar_Rehberi.pdf (not archivable, https://web.archive.org/web/20200406142757/https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/koronavirus/turkiye-koronaviruse-karsi-tedbirlerini-aldi/1744654 " Turkey,TUR,20200114,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board issues guidance on testing and tracing; https://hsgm.saglik.gov.tr/depo/haberler/ncov/2019-nCov_Hastal_Salk_alanlar_Rehberi.pdf (not archivable, https://web.archive.org/web/20200406142757/https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/koronavirus/turkiye-koronaviruse-karsi-tedbirlerini-aldi/1744654 " Turkey,TUR,20200124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Turkey installed cameras at all airports and began scanning passengers traveling from China with thermal cameras detecting fevers, which are one of the major symptoms of the virus.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200406143233/https://www.dailysabah.com/tourism/2020/01/28/china-virus-sends-shockwaves-across-travel-sector-including-in-turkey" Turkey,TUR,20200203,H1: Public information campaigns,0,,"Health Minister statement on Coronavirus makes no mention of prevention measures whatsoever; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504003254/https://www.saglik.gov.tr/TR,63662/bakan-kocanin-yeni-tip-koronavirus-2019-ncov-salginina-iliskin-aciklamasi-03022020.html" Turkey,TUR,20200205,C8: International travel controls,3,,"“Starting from Wednesday [Feb. 5], we have decided to stop all the flights from China,” Health Minister Fahrettin Koca told reporters at a press conference on Feb. 3 after the meeting of the Science Council. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406143620/https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-suspend-flights-from-china-until-end-of-month-151705" Turkey,TUR,20200207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Turkish Ministry of Health informs about Coronavirus in a series of videos; https://web.archive.org/web/20200211204229/https://twitter.com/saglikbakanligi/status/1225755162737827841, https://web.archive.org/web/20200210073346/https://twitter.com/saglikbakanligi/status/1225737365160939520, https://web.archive.org/web/20200211032634/https://twitter.com/saglikbakanligi/status/1225759617629577218, https://web.archive.org/web/20200210133127/https://twitter.com/saglikbakanligi/status/1225696129578258432, https://web.archive.org/web/20200313112513/https://twitter.com/saglikbakanligi/status/1225731397022879745" Turkey,TUR,20200209,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Turkish Ministry of Health shares Coronavirus advice about handwashing, launches website with information about Coronavirus; https://web.archive.org/web/20200211084936/https://twitter.com/saglikbakanligi/status/1226433220331425793" Turkey,TUR,20200211,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Turkish Ministry of Health launches informational video about Coronavirus: https://web.archive.org/web/20200316175221/https://twitter.com/saglikbakanligi/status/1227147024438583298" Turkey,TUR,20200223,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Turkey closes border with Iran and stops all incoming flights from Iran; https://web.archive.org/web/20200406143900/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/23/turkey-and-pakistan-close-borders-with-iran-over-coronavirus-deaths" Turkey,TUR,20200229,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Saturday that all passenger flights to and from Italy, Iraq and South Korea had been halted due to the coronavirus outbreak. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406144055/https://www.reuters.com/article/china-health-turkey/turkey-halts-passenger-flights-to-and-from-italy-iraq-and-south-korea-idUSL8N2AT123" Turkey,TUR,20200309,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Turkish health minister recommends that those with chronic illnesses and those age 50 and older should stay home; https://www.aa.com.tr/en/health/turkey-free-of-coronavirus-so-far-says-health-minister/1759786 (Link not archivable) " Turkey,TUR,20200312,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""The minister also said that since March 1, some 372,000 citizens arrived in Turkey from abroad. He said that the family practice centers are meticulously controlling the returnees and carried out 132,000 medical examinations in a day. According to the figures Koca provided, the thermal cameras set up at airports have scanned some over 4.6 million passengers. Some 1,103 passengers, out of 189,000, who entered the country via border gates were also placed under supervision. Koca also added that the Turkish citizens returning from the Umrah pilgrimage from Saudi Arabia have been “isolated.” The returnees were “isolated” in student dorms after one was tested positive for the COVID-19."" source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-increase-coronavirus-testing-capacity-to-15-000-per-day-153111" Turkey,TUR,20200313,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Pregnant women and women on breast-feeding leave, people with disabilities and older than 60, except managers, will be allowed 12 days off from work and spend the time in self-isolation as of Monday, Koca added. Since this is not a closure, coded as 0. https://web.archive.org/web/20200419131929/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/health/turkey-confirms-5th-coronavirus-case/1765424" Turkey,TUR,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"""He [Erdogan] said primary, middle and secondary schools would be closed for one week (March 16- 20) and after that students will receive remote online tuition for another week from March 23."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200317150048/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-says-schools-universities-to-close-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN20Z2RH https://web.archive.org/web/20200428021307/https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-turkey-close-schools-universities-football-sports-games" Turkey,TUR,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Turkey will temporarily close cafes, sports and entertainment venues (in addition to bars and nightclubs).; https://web.archive.org/web/20200316200954/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-quarantines-thousands-of-pilgrims-orders-closure-of-bars-idUKKBN2120K8; https://web.archive.org/web/20200406161054/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-shuts-cafes-to-halt-coronavirus-spread-as-cases-jump-to-47-idUKKBN2130HJ Turkey https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkeys-first-coronavirus-case-shuts-schools-impacts-sports-idUKKBN20Z2SX; https://web.archive.org/web/20200406162051/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkeys-first-coronavirus-case-shuts-schools-impacts-sports-idUKKBN20Z2SX " Turkey,TUR,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Turkey will temporarily close cafes, sports and entertainment venues (in addition to bars and nightclubs) and is suspending mass prayers in mosques in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, as the number of confirmed cases rose to 47, authorities said on Monday. Sports games will be played without spectators; https://web.archive.org/web/20200406161054/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-shuts-cafes-to-halt-coronavirus-spread-as-cases-jump-to-47-idUKKBN2130HJ Turkey https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkeys-first-coronavirus-case-shuts-schools-impacts-sports-idUKKBN20Z2SX; https://web.archive.org/web/20200406162051/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkeys-first-coronavirus-case-shuts-schools-impacts-sports-idUKKBN20Z2SX" Turkey,TUR,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There does not seem to be a specific number restricting private gatherings on the national level. " Turkey,TUR,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Erdogan urges citizens not to leave their houses unnecessarily and limit social contact until the coronavirus threat dissipates. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617122845/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/turkey-will-use-all-means-to-eliminate-coronavirus/1770969" Turkey,TUR,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Erdogan urges citizens not to leave their houses unnecessarily and limit social contact until the coronavirus threat dissipates. According to a Turkish colleague of mine, Erdogan did mention travel to other cities after being asked about it in the press conference. Hence, 1G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200617124816/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/turkey-will-use-all-means-to-eliminate-coronavirus/1770969" Turkey,TUR,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""On March 19 the country suspended all competitions in four major sports: football, basketball, handball, and volleyball."" Horse racing additionally closed. Most public gathering places temporarily closed. Restaurants forced to set tables 1 meter apart. Other cultural, scientific, or artistic meetings are closed, as are prayer gatherings and mass. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617113854/https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-steps-up-coronavirus-measures-as-death-toll-hits-4-153121" Turkey,TUR,20200319,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Turkey aims to test about 15,000 suspected cases of the coronavirus per day"" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406140718/https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-increase-coronavirus-testing-capacity-to-15-000-per-day-153111 " Turkey,TUR,20200320,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"In a presidential decree published on March 20, it was announced that all scientific, cultural and artistic meetings and events were postponed until the end of April. Similarly, sporting events were banned one day earlier.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426222004/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/turkey-acted-faster-than-europe-in-tackling-covid-19/1798213" Turkey,TUR,20200320,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Turkey aims to test about 15,000 suspected cases of the coronavirus per day"" Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-increase-coronavirus-testing-capacity-to-15-000-per-day-153111" Turkey,TUR,20200321,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Partial curfew on Turkish citizens who are older than 65-year-old and suffering from chronic illnesses. Interior Ministry said on Saturday: “As of midnight today, the citizens aged 65 and over and also people who suffer from chronic illnesses are restricted from leaving their home,” the ministry said in a statement. While a total lockdown for the affected groups, other groups are still allowed to leave the house, hence coded as 2G; https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/coronavirus-turkey-restrains-older-citizens-from-leaving-homes/1774287 (link not archivable); https://web.archive.org/web/20200406155641/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-steps-up-aid-to-elderly-tightens-curbs-as-virus-toll-rises-idUSKBN21B0L3 " Turkey,TUR,20200321,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Erdogan holding frequent meetings and making public statements. Gov ministry of health manages a covid19 website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200617141134/https://covid19bilgi.saglik.gov.tr/tr/ *""The Human Rights Association, Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, Association of Lawyers for Liberty, Contemporary Lawyers Association, and Health and Social Service Workers Union of Civil Society in the Penal System, published a statement on the COVID-19 outbreak and urged for immediate action in prisons. In their article, they emphasized on informing the public, especially family and lawyers of prisoners, about quarantine practices and the health status of prisoners""" Turkey,TUR,20200322,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Turkey issued a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on March 22 allowing civil servants to work from home and in shifts as part of coronavirus measures. The flexible work arrangements apply to employees of public institutions and organizations. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200404220051/https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-brings-in-more-stringent-virus-measures-as-death-toll-rises-to-30-153201; https://web.archive.org/web/20200404220057/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/coronavirus-kills-30th-senior-citizen-in-turkey-as-cases-jump-to-1256/news] " Turkey,TUR,20200323,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Additionally, through a second statement issued by the President, public institutions and organizations were ordered to allow for alternating and flexible schedules and enforce remote working if possible. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200505174056/https://www.haberler.com/son-dakika-kamu-kurum-ve-kuruluslarina-13041864-haberi/" Turkey,TUR,20200324,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"All public transport vehicles will be allowed to carry only half their capacity from 24th March: http://web.archive.org/web/20200418224105/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/turkey-limits-shopping-transportation-over-coronavirus/1776819 https://web.archive.org/web/20200406163912/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-steps-up-aid-to-elderly-tightens-curbs-as-virus-toll-rises-idUKKBN21B0KZ" Turkey,TUR,20200325,C1: School closing,3,1,"Earlier on Wednesday, Education Minister Ziya Selcuk said the closure of all schools would be extended until April 30, and said home schooling would continue during this period.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200406164542/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-education/erdogan-says-turkey-will-overcome-coronavirus-in-two-three-weeks-school-closures-extended-idUKKBN21C2T1" Turkey,TUR,20200326,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Mustafa Cankurtaran, head of geriatrics at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, said his team is following the national guidelines, testing only “risky” patients with cough and fever. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406164917/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-tests/turkey-struggles-to-ramp-up-tests-as-outbreak-reaches-critical-phase-idUKKBN21D2KU" Turkey,TUR,20200327,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Starting on March 27, Erdogan announced the suspension of all international flights to and from Turkey as well as strict monitoring of domestic travel https://web.archive.org/web/20200426223958/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/turkey-suspends-international-flights-expands-restrictions-200328055429764.html" Turkey,TUR,20200327,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Turkey aims to test about 15,000 suspected cases of the coronavirus per day"" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200617141352/https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-increase-coronavirus-testing-capacity-to-15-000-per-day-153111" Turkey,TUR,20200328,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"28th March Turkey halted intercity travel by reducing buses, trains and limited domestic flights Saturday in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. Inner city buses remain open although can only run at 50% capacity. Speaking to reporters, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said the use of public transportation had fallen by more than 90%. http://web.archive.org/web/20200418222817/https://www.dailysabah.com/business/transportation/turkey-virtually-halts-intercity-travel-amid-covid-19-outbreak https://web.archive.org/web/20200406165053/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-limits-transport-opposition-calls-for-stay-at-home-order-over-virus-idUKKBN21F09C " Turkey,TUR,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Turkey halted intercity buses, trains and limited domestic flights Saturday in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. Moreover, private travel between cities requires a permit granted by a local Travel Permit Board on application (for essential trips). https://web.archive.org/web/20200504112413/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/koronavirus-tebdirleri-kapsaminda-sehirlerarasi-otobus-yolcu-tasimaciligi-ile-ilgili-ek-genelge; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504111944/https://www.dailysabah.com/business/transportation/turkey-virtually-halts-intercity-travel-amid-covid-19-outbreak" Turkey,TUR,20200331,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Erdogan insists that Turkey should “keep wheels turning” in the economy and that people continue going to work (outside of closed places, see previous notes); https://web.archive.org/web/20200406170247/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-turkey/pressure-for-turkey-lockdown-grows-erdogan-vows-to-sustain-economy-idUKKBN21I1JS " Turkey,TUR,20200402,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Turkey aims to test about 15,000 suspected cases of the coronavirus per day"" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200617141352/https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-to-increase-coronavirus-testing-capacity-to-15-000-per-day-153111 HOWEVER- The Istanbul Chamber of Physicians suggested that the figures given by the Ministry of Health were based on cases that test positive for PCR, and do not include the number of 'suspected / possible cases' among inpatients or outpatients. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200617141640/http://www.diken.com.tr/istanbul-tabip-odasi-bakanligin-tablosu-gercek-vaka-sayisini-gostermekten-cok-uzak/" Turkey,TUR,20200403,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Turkey extends over-65 curfew to all citizens under 20 (not allowed to leave the house under any circumstances); since 20-64 year olds are still allowed to leave, coded as 2G; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426213213/https://www.cnnturk.com/web/20200426212928/https/www.cnnturk.com/video/turkiye/son-dakika-cumhurbaskani-erdogan-yeni-tedbirleri-acikladi-20-yas-altina-sokaga-cikma-yasagi" Turkey,TUR,20200406,C1: School closing,3,1,"Turkey will overcome the coronavirus outbreak in two to three weeks through good measures, with as little damage as possible, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, as Ankara extended the closure of all schools until April 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20200428014130/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-education/erdogan-says-turkey-will-overcome-coronavirus-in-two-three-weeks-school-closures-extended-idUSKBN21C2T1" Turkey,TUR,20200407,E1: Income support,2,0,"As part of the measures, the government will pay 60% salaries of staff salaries in the event a firm goes out of business. Any firm forced out of business due to a force majeure, such as the pandemic, in this case, can approach the government, and the state will pay 60% of the staff salaries for a period of three months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502095115/https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/protecting-smes-employment-priorities-in-turkeys-effort-to-cushion-coronavirus-fallout" Turkey,TUR,20200407,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Turkish citizens can apply to health authorities if they show symptoms of the virus and get tested. In addition, all those evacuated from abroad are diagnosed by medical staff. If someone tests positive, that person is referred to quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422155344/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/turkey-ranks-7th-worldwide-with-600000-coronavirus-tests/news" Turkey,TUR,20200411,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Turkey enforces total lockdown in 31 provinces (out of 81) over the weekend; only exceptions are essential workers, hence coded as 3T; http://web.archive.org/web/20200410210804/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/2-gun-sokaga-cikma-yasagi; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426214213/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/2-gun-sokaga-cikma-yasagi-bu-gece-saat-2400-itibariyla-sona-eriyor" Turkey,TUR,20200412,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Turkey temporarily bans entrances and exits for all provinces with city status (30 provinces in total) in addition to the general travel restrictions; http://web.archive.org/web/20200410210804/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/2-gun-sokaga-cikma-yasagi" Turkey,TUR,20200412,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"State-owned Ziraat Bank, Halkbank and VakifBank had allowed customers to delay payments of loan and credit card debt worth more than 60 billion lira, while privately owned banks haven't done as much prompting Finance Minister Berat Albayrak to say ""While our state banks are standing by our citizens with all the resources they have, we are utterly saddened by the attitude of the privately held banks"" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200502100650/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-turkey-banks/turkey-calls-on-private-banks-to-do-more-to-help-fight-coronavirus-idUSL5N2C00GN) " Turkey,TUR,20200413,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Turkey’s two largest cities, Istanbul and Ankara, which yesterday came out from a 48-hour lockdown along with 29 other provinces, started the week with new measures for public transport aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Passengers are not allowed to use public transport unless they have face masks on. In order to ensure the proper implementation of the social distancing rules, inner-city transport vehicles will operate at 50 percent capacity, which means only half of the seats will be occupied. The city’s public bus system will operate regularly. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617115316/https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/istanbul-ankara-introduce-new-transport-rules-153814 " Turkey,TUR,20200413,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Our 30 provinces with metropolitan status (Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Aydin, Balikesir, Bursa, Denizli, Diyarbakir, Erzurum, Eskisehir), with the exceptions stated below between 10.04.2020 at 24:00 and 12.04.202 at 24:00 http://web.archive.org/web/20200410210804/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/2-gun-sokaga-cikma-yasagi" Turkey,TUR,20200416,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Erdogan holding frequent meetings and making public statements. Gov ministry of health manages a covid19 website: https://hsgm.saglik.gov.tr/tr/covid19 *""The Human Rights Association, Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, Association of Lawyers for Liberty, Contemporary Lawyers Association, and Health and Social Service Workers Union of Civil Society in the Penal System, published a statement on the COVID-19 outbreak and urged for immediate action in prisons. In their article, they emphasized on informing the public, especially family and lawyers of prisoners, about quarantine practices and the health status of prisoners""" Turkey,TUR,20200418,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There does not seem to be a specific number restricting private gatherings on the national level. " Turkey,TUR,20200418,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"Turkey enforces total lockdown in 31 provinces (out of 81) over the weekend; only exceptions are essential workers, hence coded as 3T. Lockdown starts midnight Friday/Saturday; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426214333/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/17-19-nisan-tarihleri-arasinda-30-buyuksehir-ve-zonguldak-il-sinirlari-icerisinde-sokaga-cikma-yasagi" Turkey,TUR,20200419,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Ankara also ramped up use of contact tracing to map out the chain of interactions in COVID-19 cases. A staff composed of doctors and other professionals scan the information on confirmed patients in a call center and dispatch teams in protective gear to find the contacts of patients who are viewed as prospective patients themselves. Crews arrange a 14-day quarantine for those potential patients and treatment if they test positive.https://web.archive.org/web/20200422155344/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/turkey-ranks-7th-worldwide-with-600000-coronavirus-tests/news" Turkey,TUR,20200420,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"30 provinces (Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Aydin, Balikesir, Bursa, Denizli, Diyarbakir, Erzurum, Eskisehir, Gaziantep) with the exception of the following exceptions between the dates of 17.04.2020 and 24.00 and 19.04.2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200426214333/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/17-19-nisan-tarihleri-arasinda-30-buyuksehir-ve-zonguldak-il-sinirlari-icerisinde-sokaga-cikma-yasagi" Turkey,TUR,20200423,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Turkey enforces lockdown in 31 provinces (out of 81) between 23-26 April, but allows for grocery shopping. Since people 65 and over and under 20 year olds are still on complete lockdown, this remains at 2G; http://web.archive.org/web/20200410210804/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/2-gun-sokaga-cikma-yasagi; https://web.archive.org/web/20200426214213/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/2-gun-sokaga-cikma-yasagi-bu-gece-saat-2400-itibariyla-sona-eriyor " Turkey,TUR,20200423,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"As above. No new policies." Turkey,TUR,20200423,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As above. No new policies." Turkey,TUR,20200423,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As above. No new policies." Turkey,TUR,20200427,C1: School closing,3,1,"Same as above. No new policies announced. " Turkey,TUR,20200427,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As above. No new policies." Turkey,TUR,20200427,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"As above. No new policies." Turkey,TUR,20200427,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As above. No new policies." Turkey,TUR,20200427,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As above. No new policies." Turkey,TUR,20200427,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As above. No new policies." Turkey,TUR,20200520,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"20th May At least 6,239 tracers have reached 722,000 people who had contact with an infected person since March 10, Koca said. Shaikh said the global goal is to test on average five close contacts of confirmed cases, and the government said in April that its tracers were reaching on average 4.5 contacts of an infected person. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617093111/https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/turkey/turkey-s-pandemic-strategy-hinges-on-hazmat-suited-gumshoes-1.8860152 " Turkey,TUR,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1,"UNESCO Education Response tracker shows Turkey has country wide education closures. (Viewed from 31 May-l June 17) https://web.archive.org/web/20200617112107/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Turkey,TUR,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Other than nightclubs, every establishment could reopen in some form on June 1. Since nightclubs are only technically banned from opening through a provision prohibiting ""music events,"" and every other establishment reopened, including bars and hookahs, I rate this as 1G beginning on June 1st. (NOTE: Some media reports that bars could not reopen, per press release of the government and some anectodal evidence, this seems incorrect) https://web.archive.org/web/20200627223254/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/81-il-valiligine-lokanta-restoran-kafe-vb-isyerleri-park-piknik-alanlari-mesire-yerleri-ve-giyim-pazarlari-genelgesi; https://www.insider.com/nightclubs-bars-social-distancing-right-2020-6 (not archivable, anectodal evidence)" Turkey,TUR,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"There remains an ongoing curfew for those aged over 65, those born after 1 January 2002, and those who have a chronic medical condition, with the following exceptions: Adults over 65 years old are allowed outside, between 10am and 8pm on a daily basis. People under 18 years of age are allowed outside at any time but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Beyond these exemptions, people in these categories must not leave their homes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617123831/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/staying-during-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200617123946/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ " Turkey,TUR,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Turkey will allow restaurants and cafes to reopen and lift restrictions on intercity travel on June 1, Erdogan said. Curfew for those over 65 and under 18 years old will remain in place, he said. All residents wishing to undertake intercity travel using public transport are required to obtain an “HES” (“Hayat Eve Sigar”) code. This can be done through the e-Devlet system. If you are over 65, you will also need a travel permit and must remain at your destination for a minimum of 30 days unless travelling for an international flight. Individuals under 18 no longer require a permit to either travel within the same city, or undertake intercity travel. When travelling they must, however, be accompanied by a parent or guardian, aged below 65 years of age. Coded as a 1 because though restrictions are lifted, measures still remain in place to control internal movement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618095805/https://www.duvarenglish.com/health-2/coronavirus/2020/05/28/cafes-restaurants-to-reopen-inter-city-travel-restrictions-to-be-lifted-on-june-1/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200618095858/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/staying-during-coronavirus " Turkey,TUR,20200601,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On June 11, Turkey announced opening the majority of its international air, land, and sea borders. The border with Iran remains closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200617123946/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ " Turkey,TUR,20200601,E1: Income support,2,0,"https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#T A TL100 billion package was announced. This consists of TL75 billion ($11.6 billion or 1.5 percent of GDP) in fiscal measures, as well as TL 25 billion ($3.8 billion or 0.5 percent of GDP) for the doubling the credit guarantee fund. Key support measures included (i) raising minimum pension and cash assistance to families in need, (ii) increased employment protection by loosening short-term work allowance rules (iii) reduced/postponed taxes for affected industries (eg. tourism), and also for citizens over 65 or with chronic illnesses, (iv) extension of personal and corporate income tax filing deadlines, (v) easing of households’ utility payments to local governments, (vi) a ban on layoffs, initially, for three months, with a state subsidy for affected staff, (vii) state payment of two-thirds of workers’ salaries in affected firms, (viii) debt relief for local governments’ earmarked revenues, (ix) 32,000 additional medical staff hired and performance payments maximized, (x) allowances of social assistance and solidarity foundations increased, including accelerating support for farmers, (xi) direct support to Turkish Airlines and other affected entities, and (xii) Turkey Wealth Fund (TWF) given new rights to buy stakes in distressed firms, (xiii) TWF was assigned to inject a core capital of 0.4 percent of GDP into three state banks, funded by issuance of Treasury bonds. As of May 20, the Minister of Treasury and Finance indicated that with additional policy measures, total measures to counter the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic rose to over TL 252 billion (US$ 37 billion or 5 % of GDP), including deferred loan repayments. The Banking and Insurance Transaction Tax rate on real persons’ foreign exchange and gold purchases was raised to 1% from 0.2%, and the withholding tax on interest income on banks’ commercial bonds was raised to 15% from 10%, according to a statement in the Official Gazette on May 24." Turkey,TUR,20200601,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#T The CBRT has lowered the policy rate by a cumulative 250bps to 8.25 percent as of May 21. A package of financial measures was introduced at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Specifically, liquidity facilities were augmented, including with longer-term instruments and at discounted rates. The reserve requirements on foreign currency deposits were reduced by 500 bps for banks meeting lending growth targets. A new TL lending facility for SMEs in the export sector was set up. Exporters’ inventory financing is being supported by extending maturities for existing and new export rediscount credits. A second package of CBRT measures (March 31) allowed for an increase in outright purchases of sovereign bonds, and broadened the pool of assets for use as collateral in CBRT transactions. A third package of measures of CBRT increased the upper limit for CBRT’s funding through Open Market Operations and regulated the primary dealer banks outright sovereign bond sales to the CBRT to maintain market depth, strengthen the monetary policy transmission mechanism and support the Primary Dealership system. The bank regulator announced forbearance measures, primarily to limit the accounting impact of TL depreciation and fall in securities’ prices. The LTV limit on mortgages was raised from 80 to 90 percent. The minimum payment for individual credit cards was reduced to 20 percent, and banks postponed repayments on credit card loans for housing, consumer and vehicle purchases. Bank regulator implemented a new regulatory ratio incentivizing banks support for the real economy and government financing Public banks granted firms affected by the crisis a 3-month moratorium on bank loan repayments (principal and interest). Debt enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings (except in alimony cases) have been suspended. Firms’ dividend payments limited to 25 percent of 2019 profits. Exporters will be provided with inventory financing, and reimbursement of rediscount credits have been extended by 90 days. On May 20, the CBRT announced that the overall limit of the bilateral swap agreement between Turkey and Qatar was increased from US$ 5 billion to US$ 15 billion equivalent. On May 29 the BRSA amended the calculation of the Asset Ratio (AR), imposed on banks to be effective as of May to encourage domestic lending through long term funding. On June 1, Public deposit banks Ziraat Bank, Halkbank and Vakifbank launched new retail loan campaigns for house purchases and consumer spending. On June 3, the withholding tax on returns from FX mutual funds was raised to 15 percent from 10 percent for real persons and zero for legal persons, and the Capital Markets Board (SPK) imposed some limitations on the portfolio composition of FX mutual funds. On June 5, the CBRT announced the reallocation of TL 20 billion of the TL 60 billion TL rediscount credit facility for exporters towards advance loans for investment in support strategic projects. On June 9, BRSA raised the upper limit on instalment plans for credit card purchases of services from airlines, travel agencies and hotels to 18 months from 12 months." Turkey,TUR,20200607,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Turkey on Thursday made it compulsory for people to wear face masks when outside in the country’s largest cities of Istanbul and Ankara, as well as the northwestern city of Bursa, in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012154114/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/face-masks-outside-now-compulsory-in-major-turkish-cities-idUKKBN23O3H3" Turkey,TUR,20200617,E1: Income support,2,0,"Policy regarding 60% wage replacement (see April 7) still in place." Turkey,TUR,20200618,C1: School closing,3,1,"Turkey won’t reopen schools until September. Turkey has said it won’t reopen schools until September, but distance learning programs will continue until June 19 in line with the government’s gradual plan to reopen the country amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic. “The 2019-2020 education year for the schools under the Education Ministry has been terminated. The new school year will begin in September,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in his address after a weekly cabinet meeting late May 18. ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200627204245/https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/distance-learning-to-continue-until-june-19-154880" Turkey,TUR,20200618,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"There remains an ongoing curfew for those aged over 65, those born after 1 January 2002, and those who have a chronic medical condition, with the following exceptions: Adults over 65 years old are allowed outside, between 10am and 8pm on a daily basis. People under 18 years of age are allowed outside at any time but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Beyond these exemptions, people in these categories must not leave their homes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629144303/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200618,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"HES system still in place as of June 29, therefore coded as 1G (see note on June 1st for more info). https://web.archive.org/web/20200629144303/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200618,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On June 11, Turkey announced opening the majority of its international air, land, and sea borders. The border with Iran remains closed. The border with Syria remains closed. The Turkish Ministry of Health officials will screen travelers at airports and maritime ports, as well as some land crossings, using thermal cameras; and travelers with temperatures will be subject to public health requirements, which may include mandatory hospital stay and/or testing that results in hospital quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200627205404/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200625,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On June 25, restrictions on travel for tourism purposes by citizens aged 65 were eased (see later note). Restrictions remain the same for vulnerable + under-aged. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629145912/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Turkey,TUR,20200627,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"General Curfew in all provinces between 09:30 and 15:00 on June 27 and between 09:30 and 18:30 on June 28. Though this would be a 3G, the limited timeframe doesn't include evenings in either case, so 2G is maintained. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629144303/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200629151232/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/yks-tedbirleri-kapsaminda-81-ilde-uygulanacak-olan-sokaga-cikma-kisitlamasi" Turkey,TUR,20200627,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Turkey, Iran to restart flights in August, reopen borders for travelers; https://web.archive.org/web/20200627231639/https://www.dailysabah.com/business/turkey-iran-to-restart-flights-in-august-reopen-borders-for-travelers/news" Turkey,TUR,20200628,C1: School closing,3,1,"Turkey won’t reopen schools until September. Turkey has said it won’t reopen schools until September, but distance learning programs will continue until June 19 in line with the government’s gradual plan to reopen the country amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic. “The 2019-2020 education year for the schools under the Education Ministry has been terminated. The new school year will begin in September,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in his address after a weekly cabinet meeting late May 18. ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200627204245/https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/distance-learning-to-continue-until-june-19-154880" Turkey,TUR,20200628,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Other than nightclubs, every establishment could reopen in some form on June 1. Since nightclubs are only technically banned from opening through a provision prohibiting ""music events,"" and every other establishment reopened, including bars and hookahs, I rate this as 1G beginning on June 1st. (NOTE: Some media reports that bars could not reopen, per press release of the government and some anectodal evidence, this seems incorrect) https://web.archive.org/web/20200627223254/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/81-il-valiligine-lokanta-restoran-kafe-vb-isyerleri-park-piknik-alanlari-mesire-yerleri-ve-giyim-pazarlari-genelgesi; https://www.insider.com/nightclubs-bars-social-distancing-right-2020-6 (not archivable, anectodal evidence)" Turkey,TUR,20200628,E1: Income support,2,0,"FISCAL A TL100 billion package was announced. This consists of TL75 billion ($11.6 billion or 1.5 percent of GDP) in fiscal measures, as well as TL 25 billion ($3.8 billion or 0.5 percent of GDP) for the doubling the credit guarantee fund. Key support measures included (i) raising minimum pension and cash assistance to families in need, (ii) increased employment protection by loosening short-term work allowance rules (iii) reduced/postponed taxes for affected industries (eg. tourism), and also for citizens over 65 or with chronic illnesses, (iv) extension of personal and corporate income tax filing deadlines, (v) easing of households’ utility payments to local governments, (vi) a ban on layoffs, initially, for three months, with a state subsidy for affected staff, (vii) state payment of two-thirds of workers’ salaries in affected firms, (viii) debt relief for local governments’ earmarked revenues, (ix) 32,000 additional medical staff hired and performance payments maximized, (x) allowances of social assistance and solidarity foundations increased, including accelerating support for farmers, (xi) direct support to Turkish Airlines and other affected entities, and (xii) Turkey Wealth Fund (TWF) given new rights to buy stakes in distressed firms, (xiii) TWF was assigned to inject a core capital of 0.4 percent of GDP into three state banks, funded by issuance of Treasury bonds. In June the authorities indicated that with additional policy measures, total measures to counter the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic rose to over TL 498 billion (US$ 72 billion or 10.8 % of GDP), including deferred loan repayments. The Banking and Insurance Transaction Tax rate on real persons’ foreign exchange and gold purchases was raised to 1% from 0.2%, and the withholding tax on interest income on banks’ commercial bonds was raised to 15% from 10%, according to a statement in the Official Gazette on May 24. On June 19, a new law raised the upper limit of the Treasury's special-purpose domestic government bond issuance to 5 percent of the 2020 budget revenue forecast (previously the limit was 3 percent). On June 30 , the the short-work allowance system that provides income support to employees of fully or partially closed businesses due to force majeure was extended by one month. http://archive.fo/KkSWz" Turkey,TUR,20200630,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200629144303/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/; https://web.archive.org/web/20200629151232/https://www.icisleri.gov.tr/yks-tedbirleri-kapsaminda-81-ilde-uygulanacak-olan-sokaga-cikma-kisitlamasi" Turkey,TUR,20200630,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200629144303/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200630,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The CBRT has lowered the policy rate by a cumulative 250bps to 8.25 percent as of May 21. A package of financial measures was introduced at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Specifically, liquidity facilities were augmented, including with longer-term instruments and at discounted rates. The reserve requirements on foreign currency deposits were reduced by 500 bps for banks meeting lending growth targets. A new TL lending facility for SMEs in the export sector was set up. Exporters’ inventory financing is being supported by extending maturities for existing and new export rediscount credits. A second package of CBRT measures (March 31) allowed for an increase in outright purchases of sovereign bonds, and broadened the pool of assets for use as collateral in CBRT transactions. A third package of measures of CBRT increased the upper limit for CBRT’s funding through Open Market Operations and regulated the primary dealer banks outright sovereign bond sales to the CBRT to maintain market depth, strengthen the monetary policy transmission mechanism and support the Primary Dealership system. The bank regulator announced forbearance measures, primarily to limit the accounting impact of TL depreciation and fall in securities’ prices. The LTV limit on mortgages was raised from 80 to 90 percent. The minimum payment for individual credit cards was reduced to 20 percent, and banks postponed repayments on credit card loans for housing, consumer and vehicle purchases. Bank regulator implemented a new regulatory ratio incentivizing banks support for the real economy and government financing Public banks granted firms affected by the crisis a 3-month moratorium on bank loan repayments (principal and interest). Debt enforcement and bankruptcy proceedings (except in alimony cases) have been suspended. Firms’ dividend payments limited to 25 percent of 2019 profits. Exporters will be provided with inventory financing, and reimbursement of rediscount credits have been extended by 90 days. On May 20, the CBRT announced that the overall limit of the bilateral swap agreement between Turkey and Qatar was increased from US$ 5 billion to US$ 15 billion equivalent. On May 29 the BRSA amended the calculation of the Asset Ratio (AR), imposed on banks to be effective as of May to encourage domestic lending through long term funding. On June 1, Public deposit banks Ziraat Bank, Halkbank and Vakifbank launched new retail loan campaigns for house purchases and consumer spending. On June 3, the withholding tax on returns from FX mutual funds was raised to 15 percent from 10 percent for real persons and zero for legal persons, and the Capital Markets Board (SPK) imposed some limitations on the portfolio composition of FX mutual funds. On June 5, the CBRT announced the reallocation of TL 20 billion of the TL 60 billion TL rediscount credit facility for exporters towards advance loans for investment in support strategic projects. On June 9, BRSA raised the upper limit on instalment plans for credit card purchases of services from airlines, travel agencies and hotels to 18 months from 12 months. In June, the Capital Markets Board lifted the ban on short-selling transactions for the top 30 shares on Borsa Istanbul (BIST)" Turkey,TUR,20200711,E1: Income support,2,0,"""state payment of two-thirds of workers’ salaries in affected firms"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103923/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Turkey,TUR,20200711,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""raising minimum pension and cash assistance to families in need, (ii) increased employment protection by loosening short-term work allowance rules (iii) reduced/postponed taxes for affected industries (eg. tourism), and also for citizens over 65 or with chronic illnesses, (iv) extension of personal and corporate income tax filing deadlines, (v) easing of households’ utility payments to local governments"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103923/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Turkey,TUR,20200711,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current: http://web.archive.org/web/20200727131542/https://www.saglik.gov.tr/?_Dil=2" Turkey,TUR,20200711,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Still current: http://web.archive.org/web/20200727131858/https://www.trtworld.com/life/turkey-conducts-over-4-53m-tests-to-diagnose-covid-19-latest-updates-38392" Turkey,TUR,20200711,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Still current " Turkey,TUR,20200722,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Still current http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103923/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Turkey,TUR,20200722,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Can't find information on an official gov policy, however some forms of public gathering are clearly being allowed: Weddings allowed: http://web.archive.org/web/20200727124112/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-turkey-reopening/turkeys-wedding-halls-reopen-with-lace-trimmed-masks-and-muted-celebrations-idUKKBN2432RV Religious services allowed: http://web.archive.org/web/20200727130358/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/culture/hagia-sophia-ready-for-muslims-friday-worship/1919914" Turkey,TUR,20200722,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Regular public transportation now appears to be open and functioning, with contact tracing and mask mandates in place. No government closure recommendation seems to be in place. ""Anyone wishing to undertake intercity travel using public transport must get an “HES” code (“Hayat Eve Sigar”). This can be done through the e-Devlet system, the ‘Hayat Eve Sigar’ smartphone application and by SMS.""; ""Regular bus services have resumed in most areas."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200725075923/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""There remains an ongoing curfew for those who have a chronic medical condition. In addition: If you are a Residence Permit holders over 65 years old, you must stay inside between 8pm and 10am on a daily basis. This does not apply to those visiting for tourism. People under 18 years of age are allowed outside at any time but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200725075923/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20200722,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""In late May, the authorities announced their intention to lift most of the COVID-related restrictions, effective from June 1, including: removal of travel restrictions between 15 major cities,"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200727103923/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Turkey,TUR,20200722,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""On June 11, Turkey announced opening the majority of its international air, land, and sea borders. The land border with Iran remains closed. The border with Syria remains closed. COVID-19 control measures for air, land, and sea travel continue. Passengers arriving in Turkey will be required to complete an information form and will be checked for symptoms. Anyone suspected of having COVID-19 will be transported to a hospital for examination. If an individual on a particular aircraft/vehicle/vessel is found to have COVID-19, the information forms completed upon arrival will be used to identify others have been in contact with them; those individuals will then be subject to 14-day isolation/quarantine. To date, tourist travelers do not need any specific health documentation to enter/exit Turkey unless they are arriving for medical treatment."" As only land border with Iran and Syria remain closed, I think this needs to be recoded (and back recoded to June 11) as a 1. http://web.archive.org/web/20200727125507/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200728,C1: School closing,3,1,"Still current, schools are still closed country-wide https://web.archive.org/web/20200806103925/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Turkey,TUR,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Still current, workplaces are largely open with only certain workplaces (e.g. nightclubs) still closed. http://web.archive.org/web/20200806104750/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/doctors-say-turkish-covid-19-outbreak-worse-than-reported-as-hospitalisations-swell-idUKKCN251231" Turkey,TUR,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No specific number restricting gatherings can be found " Turkey,TUR,20200728,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Still current, ""Meanwhile, some media outlets said on Wednesday that most of the public transport vehicles in Istanbul are packed with passengers, totally ignoring the social distancing rule. The NTV broadcaster released a photo of a minibus in the Kucukcekmece district of Istanbul, traveling with a door open due to the crowd inside."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806105730/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/05/c_139267302.htm" Turkey,TUR,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Curfews and stay at home for certain populations still current https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Still current, domestic travel allowed, ""Turkish citizens and residents must request a HES (Hayat Eve Sigar) Code for domestic and international flights, train and ferry travel."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806105947/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20200728,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Still current " Turkey,TUR,20200728,E1: Income support,2,0,"Still current " Turkey,TUR,20200728,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Still current " Turkey,TUR,20200728,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current " Turkey,TUR,20200728,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Turkey has carried out almost 5 million COVID-19 tests so far, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Tuesday. Health care professionals performed 46,249 tests from Monday to Tuesday. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806105213/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/turkeys-fight-against-covid-19-outbreak-intensifies-with-new-measures/news" Turkey,TUR,20200728,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""Governorates are ordered to set up contact tracing monitoring boards which will closely monitor patients at hospitals and in self-isolation and report daily changes in cases."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806105213/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/turkeys-fight-against-covid-19-outbreak-intensifies-with-new-measures/news" Turkey,TUR,20200805,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Amid spiking cases, new guidance and regulations on events: ""The new regulation also clarifies restrictions at crowded events like weddings. Authorities will issue a warning and fines and suspend the activities of businesses violating social distancing and hygiene rules. The tradition of condolence meetings, common in eastern and southeastern Turkey, where crowds pay mass visits to families who have lost a member, was also banned."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806105213/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/turkeys-fight-against-covid-19-outbreak-intensifies-with-new-measures/news ""Measures in celebrations such as weddings and engagement parties have also been tightened to curb the fast spreading of the pandemic, the notice said, adding that funerals and other large gatherings would also be rigidly controlled."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200806105730/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/05/c_139267302.htm " Turkey,TUR,20200807,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On June 1, ""Turkey has reopened restaurants and cafes in addition to many other public areas, as the government further eased coronavirus restrictions"". Bars, hookah bars and nightclubs were required to remain closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610025346/https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/turkey-eases-lockdown-restaurants-reopen-flights-resume-70996794 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/turkey-reopens-public-places-coronavirus-lockdown-200601143056501.html (unable to archive)" Turkey,TUR,20200807,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Turkish Citizens and residents under the age of 18 will be able to go out any time, in the company of a parent. This does not apply to foreign tourists. Turkish Citizens and residents above the age of 65 will be able to go out every day, between 10:00-20:00. Several provinces, including Ankara and Izmir, have implemented new restrictions on people 65 years and older. These measures include limiting the hours per day those individuals are allowed outside, limiting their use of public transportation, and prohibiting the elderly from attending large events such as weddings, market places, and shopping centers. This does not apply to foreign tourists."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816135137/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200807,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No restrictions on intercity or inter province travel are currently in place. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816135137/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200807,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""COVID-19 control measures for air, land, and sea travel continue. Passengers arriving in Turkey will be required to complete an information form and will be checked for symptoms. Anyone suspected of having COVID-19 will be transported to a hospital for examination. If an individual on a particular aircraft/vehicle/vessel is found to have COVID-19, the information forms completed upon arrival will be used to identify others have been in contact with them; those individuals will then be subject to 14-day isolation/quarantine."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200816135137/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Following the spike of cases in the Turkish capital Ankara, in the last few days, ""people, who are 65 years of age and above or those suffering from chronic diseases, have been restricted access to weddings, funerals, condolences, market places and social activities, where masses gather. The duration of the street wedding parties in Ankara has been limited to two hours, while the mass serving of food to wedding attendees has also been banned"". Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200819154851/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/turkey-imposes-new-virus-restrictions-in-capital/1944802 " Turkey,TUR,20200818,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the state-run news agency Anadolu, following the increase the number of cases in the last few days in the capital city Ankara, ""owners of buses, minibuses and taxis will be required to place fibreglass windows in vehicles to separate drivers from passengers."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200819144116/https://ahvalnews.com/turkey-coronavirus/turkey-imposes-new-covid-19-curbs-capital-infections-top-250000" Turkey,TUR,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"“The country will start the 2020-2021 school year on Aug. 31 initially with remote education. A gradual return to classrooms is scheduled for Sept. 21, Education Minister Ziya Selçuk said Wednesday.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909213349/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/education/closed-amid-pandemic-schools-in-turkey-to-reopen-gradually-cautiously" Turkey,TUR,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No recent policy updates found regarding workplace closures." Turkey,TUR,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No new policies found which state the maximum number of people allowed to gather." Turkey,TUR,20200901,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"“There remains an ongoing curfew for those who have a chronic medical condition.” “In addition: If you are a Residence Permit holders over 65 years old, you must stay inside between 8pm and 10am on a daily basis. This does not apply to those visiting for tourism.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909213906/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus “Several provinces, including Ankara and Izmir, have implemented new restrictions on people 65 years and older. These measures include limiting the hours per day those individuals are allowed outside, limiting their use of public transportation, and prohibiting the elderly from attending large events such as weddings, market places, and shopping centers. This does not apply to foreign tourists.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909214400/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200901,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,," “Are there restrictions on intercity or inter province travel? No.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909214400/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200901,C8: International travel controls,1,,"“All arrivals into Turkey will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus, including temperature checks. If you show symptoms on arrival, you’ll be required to undergo a PCR test coronavirus.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200816010246/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey " Turkey,TUR,20200901,E1: Income support,2,0,"“state payment of two-thirds of workers’ salaries in affected firms” is still current. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909222345/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Turkey,TUR,20200901,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"“(i) raising minimum pension and cash assistance to families in need, (ii) increased employment protection by loosening short-term work allowance rules (iii) reduced/postponed taxes for affected industries (eg. tourism), and also for citizens over 65 or with chronic illnesses, (iv) extension of personal and corporate income tax filing deadlines, (v) easing of households’ utility payments to local governments”. These policies are still current. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909222345/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Turkey,TUR,20200901,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government web portal which is dedicated to coronavirus information continues to be updated daily. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909225702/https://covid19.tubitak.gov.tr/anasayfa" Turkey,TUR,20200901,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No recent coronavirus testing policy updates found." Turkey,TUR,20200901,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"It is still current that comprehensive contact tracing is taking place in Turkey. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909221215/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-turkeys-covid-detectives-working-to-keep-the-pandemic-under-control-12041863" Turkey,TUR,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"“The Interior Ministry sent a circular on expanding virus restrictions from 14 to all of Turkey’s 81 provinces. As of Friday [September 4th], large gatherings such as outdoor weddings and other traditional celebrations will be toned down. The duration of a wedding ceremony in Turkey has been limited to an hour, with a ban on dancing and serving of food. People aged 65 and above and under 15, who are not first and second degree relatives of the bride and groom, will not be allowed to attend the wedding. At least one public officer will attend the wedding ceremony to monitor the measures.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909231135/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/turkey-imposes-new-nationwide-virus-restrictions/1961415" Turkey,TUR,20200908,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"“As of 8 September the wearing of masks is mandatory at all times outside the home throughout Turkey. This includes, but is not limited to, all public places, including streets, side streets, parks, gardens, picnic areas, markets, sea side and public transportation including Metro, buses, taxis and ferries. Masks are also mandatory in all shops, restaurants, hairdressers and barber shops.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909213906/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20200909,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"“Istanbul governor’s office on Sept. 9 announced a set of new measures on public transport vehicles, a day after the Interior Ministry asked authorities in all 81 provinces to take extra precautions amid the coronavirus outbreak. Accordingly, rail systems such as subways and trams will admit standing passengers only at a 50 percent capacity. Public buses and metrobuses on the other hand will be allowed to take in standing passengers only at a one third capacity. Minibuses, which operate especially on shorter journeys, will not be allowed to admit any standing passengers.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909215043/https://www.duvarenglish.com/health-2/coronavirus/2020/09/09/istanbul-governors-office-announces-new-measures-for-public-transport-amid-covid-19-outbreak/" Turkey,TUR,20200910,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change in policy from previous note. Schools continue to proceed online in advance of September 21 reopening." Turkey,TUR,20200910,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No evidence of policy changes since last update." Turkey,TUR,20200910,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No evidence of policy changes since last update." Turkey,TUR,20200910,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No evidence of policy changes since last update." Turkey,TUR,20200910,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No evidence of policy changes since last update." Turkey,TUR,20200910,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No evidence of policy changes since last update." Turkey,TUR,20200910,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Turkish citizens and residents must request for a HES (Hayat Eve Sigar) Code when travelling by plane, train, or ferry. This request must be made in advance of travelling. Travelers whose codes are flagged by the Ministry of Health are not permitted to board. The rules do not appear to apply to foreign nationals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200922020750/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20200910,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No evidence of policy changes since last update." Turkey,TUR,20200910,E1: Income support,2,0,"No evidence of policy change found since last update. IMF source remains current." Turkey,TUR,20200910,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No evidence of policy change found since last update. IMF source remains current." Turkey,TUR,20200910,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government continues to maintain a Covid-19 information portal." Turkey,TUR,20200910,H2: Testing policy,2,,"No evidence of policy change found since last update." Turkey,TUR,20200910,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No evidence of policy change found since last update." Turkey,TUR,20200910,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No evidence of policy change found since last update." Turkey,TUR,20200912,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/378526/turkey-istanbul-authorities-introduce-covid-19-social-gathering-restrictions-september-12-update-33 Specifically focused on Istanbul, cancelled parties and weddings. Numbers unspecified " Turkey,TUR,20200921,C1: School closing,2,1,"As per Turkey's reopening plan, in-person classes resumed on September 21 in kindergarten and lower-grade schools. Schedules were modified to facilitate social distancing. Schools, this week, are open for just a single day (September 21), with in-person classes resuming twice a week on September 28. Attendance is not mandatory, according to Turkey's education ministry. https://web.archive.org/web/20200922015542/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/education/schools-reopen-with-reduced-schedule-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-in-turkey" Turkey,TUR,20200923,C1: School closing,2,1,"""On Sept. 21, the country's first in-person classes were launched for them in what will be a critical test for authorities in light of the ongoing pandemic. The country plans to gradually ensure a return to school for millions of students in the coming weeks, based on the course of progress. Strict measures aimed at preventing further infections are expected to allow for further reopening following the closure of schools since March. Fearing a serious gap in education, Turkey decided to join other countries for a reopening that was originally scheduled for Aug. 31. A heightened caseload, however, forced a postponement until Sept. 21. The reopening week saw kindergarten and first-grade students arrive for just one day and two days of classes the following. Meanwhile, the number of students in each classroom has been reduced with separate school hours for students. Every class lasts only 30 minutes, with 10-minute breaks in between. All older grades are continuing courses online."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005125704/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/education/in-person-education-may-face-restrictions-based-on-virus-trends-in-turkey" Turkey,TUR,20200923,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change." Turkey,TUR,20200923,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Still active." Turkey,TUR,20200923,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Standing passengers will not be allowed in urban public transportation vehicles where physical distance rules cannot be applied."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005130702/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200923,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""There remains an ongoing curfew for those who have a chronic medical condition. In addition: If you are a Residence Permit holders over 65 years old, you must stay inside between 8pm and 10am on a daily basis. This does not apply to those visiting for tourism."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005125912/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20200923,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Turkish citizens and residents must request a HES (Hayat Eve Sigar) Code for domestic and international flights, train and ferry travel. As of 30 September the HES code will also be required when checking into accommodation including hotels, motels, boarding houses, pensions, camps etc. Some provinces also require submission of a HES code upon entry to public buildings and banks. This does not apply to foreign tourists. This can be done through the e-Devlet system, the ‘Hayat Eve Sigar’ smartphone application and by SMS."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005125912/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus " Turkey,TUR,20200923,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No, unless you show symptoms for COVD-19 then a PCR test will be administered. Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? COVID-19 control measures for air, land, and sea travel continue. Passengers arriving in Turkey will be required to complete an information form and will be checked for symptoms. Anyone suspected of having COVID-19 will be transported to a hospital for examination. If an individual on a particular aircraft/vehicle/vessel is found to have COVID-19, the information forms completed upon arrival will be used to identify others have been in contact with them; those individuals will then be subject to 14-day isolation/quarantine. To date, tourist travelers do not need any specific health documentation to enter/exit Turkey unless they are arriving for medical treatment."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005130702/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20200923,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""As of 8 September the wearing of masks is mandatory at all times outside the home throughout Turkey. This includes, but is not limited to, all public places, including streets, side streets, parks, gardens, picnic areas, markets, sea side and public transportation including Metro, buses, taxis and ferries. Masks are also mandatory in all shops, restaurants, hairdressers and barber shops. There will be strict inspections to ensure the measures are being carried out. Those who do not abide by this rule may be issued with a fine of 900 TL (approximately £106). Follow Turkish announcements and local media for up to date information."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005125912/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201006,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Students of five more grades returned to school under tight measures on Monday as Turkey strives to keep schools open in a bid to improve education amid the coronavirus outbreak. A few weeks after kindergartners and first-graders started in-person classes, second, third, fourth, eighth and 12th graders were back to school. It is part of a government scheme that is based on a trial and error basis on coronavirus trends. In parallel with the improvement in the situation, authorities have been gradually rolling out new in-person education programs. Like other grades which started earlier, new grades will attend classes only two days a week while they will attend live online classes for the rest of the week. The two days a week scheme allows for reducing the number of students per classroom. Every classroom will have half of its original capacity only, with a group of students going to school on Monday and Tuesday and others attending on Thursday and Friday. Every student is seated alone at their desks."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201022145014/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/education/millions-back-to-school-as-in-person-education-expands-amid-pandemic-in-turkey" Turkey,TUR,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"There remains an ongoing curfew for those who have a chronic medical condition. In addition: If you are a Residence Permit holders over 65 years old, you must stay inside between 8pm and 10am on a daily basis. This does not apply to those visiting for tourism https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Turkish citizens and residents must request a HES (Hayat Eve Sigar) Code for domestic and international flights, train and ferry travel. As of 30 September the HES code will also be required when checking into accommodation including hotels, motels, boarding houses, pensions, camps etc. Some provinces also require submission of a HES code upon entry to public buildings and banks. This does not apply to foreign tourists. This can be done through the e-Devlet system, the ‘Hayat Eve Sigar’ smartphone application and by SMS."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201005125912/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus If you are a Residence Permit holders over 65 years old, you must stay inside between 8pm and 10am on a daily basis. This does not apply to those visiting for tourism https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201006,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All arrivals into Turkey will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus, including temperature checks. Any passengers showing symptoms including high fever, coughing or respiratory difficulties will be will be required to undergo a PCR test (a swab test – see here for details) for coronavirus. In the event that a test returns a positive result, you will be provided with medical treatment at a facility determined by the Ministry of Health or, if preferred, at a private medical facility in Turkey. You should check whether your health insurance policy includes coverage for Covid-19. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/entry-requirements" Turkey,TUR,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus As of 8 September the wearing of masks is mandatory at all times outside the home throughout Turkey. This includes, but is not limited to, all public places, including streets, side streets, parks, gardens, picnic areas, markets, sea side and public transportation including Metro, buses, taxis and ferries. Masks are also mandatory in all shops, restaurants, hairdressers and barber shops. There will be strict inspections to ensure the measures are being carried out. Those who do not abide by this rule may be issued with a fine of 900 TL (approximately £106)" Turkey,TUR,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change." Turkey,TUR,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No update to the Sep 12 ban on public events identified. ""Istanbul authorities announced that as of Saturday, September 12, specific public gatherings will be banned to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022145902/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/378526/turkey-istanbul-authorities-introduce-covid-19-social-gathering-restrictions-september-12-update-33" Turkey,TUR,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No update to the Sep 12 ban on public events identified. ""Istanbul authorities announced that as of Saturday, September 12, specific public gatherings will be banned to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022145902/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/378526/turkey-istanbul-authorities-introduce-covid-19-social-gathering-restrictions-september-12-update-33" Turkey,TUR,20201016,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Standing passengers will not be allowed in urban public transportation vehicles where physical distance rules cannot be applied."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022150056/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""There remains an ongoing curfew for those who have a chronic medical condition. In addition: If you are a Residence Permit holders over 65 years old, you must stay inside between 8pm and 10am on a daily basis. This does not apply to those visiting for tourism."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022150130/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""HES codes for intercity travel and lodging Turkish citizens and residents must request a HES (Hayat Eve Sigar) Code for domestic and international flights, train and ferry travel. As of 30 September the HES code will also be required when checking into accommodation including hotels, motels, boarding houses, pensions, camps etc. Some provinces also require submission of a HES code upon entry to public buildings and banks. This does not apply to foreign tourists. This can be done through the e-Devlet system, the ‘Hayat Eve Sigar’ smartphone application and by SMS. IF YOU HAVE A TURKISH RESIDENT ID: Send a text message to phone number 2023 that includes (a) the letters “HES”, (b) your Turkish kimlik number (c) your year of birth, and (d) the number of days you will be traveling, plus 7 days. Put a single space between each item. IF YOU HAVE TURKISH CITIZENSHIP: Send a text message to phone number 2023 that includes (a) the letters “HES”, (b) your Turkish kimlik number (c) the last four digits of the series number of your ID, and (d) surname, the number of days you will be traveling, plus 7 days should be used. Put a single space between each item."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022150130/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201016,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Testing / screening on arrival All arrivals into Turkey will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus, including temperature checks. Any passengers showing symptoms including high fever, coughing or respiratory difficulties will be will be required to undergo a PCR test (a swab test – see here for details) for coronavirus. In the event that a test returns a positive result, you will be provided with medical treatment at a facility determined by the Ministry of Health or, if preferred, at a private medical facility in Turkey. You should check whether your health insurance policy includes coverage for Covid-19."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022150252/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/entry-requirements" Turkey,TUR,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""As of 8 September the wearing of masks is mandatory at all times outside the home throughout Turkey. This includes, but is not limited to, all public places, including streets, side streets, parks, gardens, picnic areas, markets, sea side and public transportation including Metro, buses, taxis and ferries. Masks are also mandatory in all shops, restaurants, hairdressers and barber shops."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201022150130/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201023,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151834/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201023,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151834/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201023,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151834/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201023,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Standing passengers will not be allowed in urban public transportation vehicles where physical distance rules cannot be applied."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028155503/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20201023,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""There remains an ongoing curfew for those who have a chronic medical condition. In addition: If you are a Residence Permit holders over 65 years old, you must stay inside between 8pm and 10am on a daily basis. This does not apply to those visiting for tourism."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201023,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Turkish citizens and residents must request a HES (Hayat Eve Sigar) Code for domestic and international flights, train and ferry travel. As of 30 September the HES code will also be required when checking into accommodation including hotels, motels, boarding houses, pensions, camps etc. Some provinces also require submission of a HES code upon entry to public buildings and banks. This does not apply to foreign tourists. This can be done through the e-Devlet system, the ‘Hayat Eve Sigar’ smartphone application and by SMS. IF YOU HAVE A TURKISH RESIDENT ID: Send a text message to phone number 2023 that includes (a) the letters “HES”, (b) your Turkish kimlik number (c) your year of birth, and (d) the number of days you will be traveling, plus 7 days. Put a single space between each item. IF YOU HAVE TURKISH CITIZENSHIP: Send a text message to phone number 2023 that includes (a) the letters “HES”, (b) your Turkish kimlik number (c) the last four digits of the series number of your ID, and (d) surname, the number of days you will be traveling, plus 7 days should be used. Put a single space between each item."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201023,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""All arrivals into Turkey will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus, including temperature checks. Any passengers showing symptoms including high fever, coughing or respiratory difficulties will be will be required to undergo a PCR test (a swab test – see here for details) for coronavirus. In the event that a test returns a positive result, you will be provided with medical treatment at a facility determined by the Ministry of Health or, if preferred, at a private medical facility in Turkey. You should check whether your health insurance policy includes coverage for Covid-19."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028155856/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/entry-requirements" Turkey,TUR,20201023,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""As of 8 September the wearing of masks is mandatory at all times outside the home throughout Turkey. This includes, but is not limited to, all public places, including streets, side streets, parks, gardens, picnic areas, markets, sea side and public transportation including Metro, buses, taxis and ferries. Masks are also mandatory in all shops, restaurants, hairdressers and barber shops."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201025,C1: School closing,2,1,"""After testing the waters for a full reopening, Turkey is preparing to allow all students to return to schools for in-person education on Nov. 23. First-graders were the first to start in-person classes in September, and gradually, the country rolled out in-person classes for other grades, in line with the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the closure of schools last term. On Nov. 2, fifth and ninth grades will go back to school, and on Nov. 23, sixth, seventh, 10th and 11th grades will be the last batch of students to resume in-person education, according to plans by the Ministry of National Education."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201208222626/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/education/a-full-reopening-for-schools-in-turkey-scheduled-for-november" Turkey,TUR,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/04/turkey-resists-calls-tougher-measures-tackle-covid-19-surge " Turkey,TUR,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"no changes http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151834/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"No change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151834/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201029,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"no changes ""Standing passengers will not be allowed in urban public transportation vehicles where physical distance rules cannot be applied."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028155503/https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Turkey,TUR,20201029,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Curfews There remains an ongoing curfew for those who have a chronic medical condition. In addition: If you are a Residence Permit holder over 65 years old, you are only allowed to go outside between 1000 and 1600 in Agri, Ankara, Bilecik, Denizli, Giresun, Istanbul, Izmir, Karabuk, Karaman, Konya, Manisa, Mardin, Nevsehir, Ordu, Sakarya and Tekirdag. If you are a Residence Permit holder over 65 years old, outside of the above provinces, you are not allowed outsidebetween 8pm and 10am. This does not apply to those visiting for tourism." Turkey,TUR,20201029,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Turkish citizens and residents must request a HES (Hayat Eve Sigar) Code for domestic and international flights, train and ferry travel. As of 30 September the HES code will also be required when checking into accommodation including hotels, motels, boarding houses, pensions, camps etc. Some provinces also require submission of a HES code upon entry to public buildings and banks. This does not apply to foreign tourists. This can be done through the e-Devlet system, the ‘Hayat Eve Sigar’ smartphone application and by SMS. IF YOU HAVE A TURKISH RESIDENT ID: Send a text message to phone number 2023 that includes (a) the letters “HES”, (b) your Turkish kimlik number (c) your year of birth, and (d) the number of days you will be traveling, plus 7 days. Put a single space between each item. IF YOU HAVE TURKISH CITIZENSHIP: Send a text message to phone number 2023 that includes (a) the letters “HES”, (b) your Turkish kimlik number (c) the last four digits of the series number of your ID, and (d) surname, the number of days you will be traveling, plus 7 days should be used. Put a single space between each item."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201028151940/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201029,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Entry to Turkey Turkey’s international land, sea and air borders are open. However, short- notice changes, especially temporary closures of land borders, are possible and you are advised to check access locally. Direct, scheduled passenger flights between Turkey and the UK resumed on 11 June. All passengers, of all nationalities, who meet Turkish immigration rules are permitted entry to Turkey. You must wear a face mask at all times whilst in an airport, and for the duration of all flights, to and from Turkey. Testing / screening on arrival All arrivals into Turkey will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus, including temperature checks. Any passengers showing symptoms including high fever, coughing or respiratory difficulties will be will be required to undergo a PCR test (a swab test – see here for details) for coronavirus. In the event that a test returns a positive result, you will be provided with medical treatment at a facility determined by the Ministry of Health or, if preferred, at a private medical facility in Turkey. You should check whether your health insurance policy includes coverage for Covid-19. Data collection You will need to complete a passenger locator form prior to arriving in Turkey. Details will be provided by your airline. You will be asked to provide the residential address of where you will stay, within the borders of Turkey, and your contact information. You may be asked by your airline to provide personal information regarding COVID-19 that may be shared with Ministry of Health and third countries when necessary. Anyone who knowingly provides false information may be prevented from travelling." Turkey,TUR,20201029,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Turkish Ministry of Health launches informational video about Coronavirus: https://web.archive.org/web/20200316175221/https://twitter.com/saglikbakanligi/status/1227147024438583298" Turkey,TUR,20201029,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"It is still current that comprehensive contact tracing is taking place in Turkey. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200909221215/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-turkeys-covid-detectives-working-to-keep-the-pandemic-under-control-12041863" Turkey,TUR,20201029,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Public spaces and services As of 8 September the wearing of masks is mandatory at all times outside the home throughout Turkey. This includes, but is not limited to, all public places, including streets, side streets, parks, gardens, picnic areas, markets, sea side and public transportation including Metro, buses, taxis and ferries. Masks are also mandatory in all shops, restaurants, hairdressers and barber shops. As of 12 November, smoking in open areas (streets, avenues and other open public areas) is banned. There will be strict inspections to ensure the measures are being carried out. Those who do not abide by this rule may be issued with a fine of 900 TL (approximately £106). Follow Turkish announcements and local media for up to date information. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022150130/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/coronavirus" Turkey,TUR,20201030,E1: Income support,2,0,"As part of the measures, the government will pay 60% salaries of staff salaries in the event a firm goes out of business. Any firm forced out of business due to a force majeure, such as the pandemic, in this case, can approach the government, and the state will pay 60% of the staff salaries for a period of three months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502095115/https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/protecting-smes-employment-priorities-in-turkeys-effort-to-cushion-coronavirus-fallout" Turkey,TUR,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"As part of the measures, the government will pay 60% salaries of staff salaries in the event a firm goes out of business. Any firm forced out of business due to a force majeure, such as the pandemic, in this case, can approach the government, and the state will pay 60% of the staff salaries for a period of three months. https://web.archive.org/web/20200502095115/https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/protecting-smes-employment-priorities-in-turkeys-effort-to-cushion-coronavirus-fallout" Turkey,TUR,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Movie theaters, coffee houses, tea gardens, internet/electronic game halls, and billiard halls are suspended. Shopping malls, supermarkets, barbers, and hairdressers will only be open for service during the hours of 10:00-20:00. Link: https://archive.fo/uEtHR " Turkey,TUR,20201120,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The Ministry of National Education reversed its decision to shut down preschools on Friday and greenlit reopening next week amid the coronavirus outbreak. The government announced earlier this week that all schools would switch to online education after a rise in the number of COVID-19 patients. Education Minister Ziya Selçuk, however, sent a circular to local education directorates in 81 provinces on Friday to partially reverse the decision. “As part of consultations between our ministry and relevant agencies, it was considered to be appropriate to continue in-person education for five days a week in all public and private preschools,” the statement by Selçuk said. Unlike other schools, which will remain closed until Jan. 4, preschools will be allowed to hold in-person education, with six classes every day. Each class, or “activity hour” as it is officially called, will last for 30 minutes. Parents who do not prefer sending their children to school will have access to online educational materials for those students."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201209131052/https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/education/preschools-in-turkey-exempt-from-pandemic-related-closures ""Pre-schools in Turkey will continue face-to-face education despite a recent surge in coronavirus cases, the country's Education Ministry said Friday. In a statement, the ministry said based on their evaluations face-to-face classes can be held five days a week in all public and private kindergartens and nurseries. “In pre-schools, face-to-face classes will be held five days a week spread over six sessions a day, and one session will be planned for 30 minutes,” the statement added. All education and training activities in public and private schools will continue remotely from Nov. 20 to Jan. 4, the statement added."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201209131446/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/education/turkey-pre-schools-to-continue-face-to-face-education/2050410 Note: According to the codebook childcare and nurseries are not considered as educational closures (hence the 3G code) " Turkey,TUR,20201120,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Movie theaters, coffee houses, tea gardens, internet/electronic game halls, and billiard halls are suspended. Shopping malls, supermarkets, barbers, and hairdressers will only be open for service during the hours of 10:00-20:00. Restaurants in hotels/accommodation facilities will be open, but available only for hotel guests only. Link: https://archive.fo/uEtHR and https://archive.fo/3lgF0 " Turkey,TUR,20201120,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Busses, ferries, and trains are operating, but there are limits to passenger capacity on buses and all passengers must wear a mask. Link: https://archive.fo/3lgF0 " Turkey,TUR,20201120,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Link: https://archive.fo/uEtHR " Turkey,TUR,20201120,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Intercity travel permits are required for Turkish citizens and residents aged 65 and over. Foreigners in the country temporarily for tourism are exempt from curfews and travel permit requirements. Link: https://archive.fo/uEtHR and https://archive.fo/3lgF0 " Turkey,TUR,20201120,C8: International travel controls,1,,"There are screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry. A PCR test is required only for passengers with symptoms for COVID-19. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/3lgF0 " Turkey,TUR,20201120,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health updated on 3rd of September 2020 “COVID 19 Guide” (including “COVID-19 Outbreak Management and Study Guide”, “General Information, Epidemiology and Diagnosis”, “Infection, Control and Isolation” materials). Links: https://archive.fo/NCoEa " Turkey,TUR,20201120,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Starting with 8th of September, citizens are obliged to wear masks without exception in all areas (public areas, avenues, streets, parks, gardens, public transportation vehicles, workplaces) across the country, excluding residences. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/QF9El and https://archive.fo/wip/s79gn " Turkey,TUR,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Movie theaters, coffee houses, tea gardens, internet/electronic game halls, and billiard halls are suspended. Shopping malls, supermarkets, barbers, and hairdressers will only be open for service during the hours of 10:00-20:00. Restaurants in hotels/accommodation facilities will be open, but available only for hotel guests only. Link: https://archive.fo/uEtHR and https://archive.fo/3lgF0 " Turkey,TUR,20201130,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Starting with 12th of September, a ban on concerts and festivals in public spaces has been introduced. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/CTqsq " Turkey,TUR,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Link: https://archive.fo/wip/CTqsq " Turkey,TUR,20201130,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Busses, ferries, and trains are operating, but there are limits to passenger capacity on buses and all passengers must wear a mask. Link: https://archive.fo/3lgF0 " Turkey,TUR,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Link: https://archive.fo/uEtHR " Turkey,TUR,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Intercity travel permits are required for Turkish citizens and residents aged 65 and over. Foreigners in the country temporarily for tourism are exempt from curfews and travel permit requirements. Link: https://archive.fo/uEtHR and https://archive.fo/3lgF0 " Turkey,TUR,20201130,C8: International travel controls,1,,"There are screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry. A PCR test is required only for passengers with symptoms for COVID-19. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/3lgF0 " Turkey,TUR,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health updated on 3rd of September 2020 “COVID 19 Guide” (including “COVID-19 Outbreak Management and Study Guide”, “General Information, Epidemiology and Diagnosis”, “Infection, Control and Isolation” materials). Links: https://archive.fo/NCoEa " Turkey,TUR,20201130,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Starting with 8th of September, citizens are obliged to wear masks without exception in all areas (public areas, avenues, streets, parks, gardens, public transportation vehicles, workplaces) across the country, excluding residences. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/QF9El and https://archive.fo/wip/s79gn " Turkey,TUR,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Movie theaters, coffee houses, tea gardens, soccer fields, internet/electronic game halls, billiard halls, swimming pools, Turkish baths, saunas, massage salons are suspended. Shopping malls, supermarkets, barbers and hairdressers will only be open for service during the hours of 10:00 – 20:00. Dining establishments such as restaurants, patisseries, cafes, and cafeterias will no longer be open for in-person dining and will be offering delivery services between 10:00 and 20:00. Link: https://archive.fo/3dmIF " Turkey,TUR,20201202,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Starting with 12th of September, a ban on concerts and festivals in public spaces has been introduced. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/CTqsq " Turkey,TUR,20201202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Starting with 12th of September, a ban on concerts and festivals in public spaces has been introduced. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/CTqsq " Turkey,TUR,20201202,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Busses, ferries, and trains are operating, but there are limits to passenger capacity on buses and all passengers must wear a mask. Link: https://archive.fo/3dmIF " Turkey,TUR,20201202,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Turkish citizens and residents are subject to a weekend curfew (Friday, 9 PM- Monday, 5 AM). Turkish citizens and residents aged 65 and older are restricted to their place of residence, and only allowed outside between 10:00 and 13:00. Turkish citizens and residents aged 20 and below are only allowed outside during the hours of 13:00 and 16:00. Link: https://archive.fo/uEtHR and https://archive.fo/3dmIF" Turkey,TUR,20201202,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Intercity travel permits are required for Turkish citizens and residents aged 65 and over. Foreigners in the country temporarily for tourism are exempt from curfews and travel permit requirements. Link: https://archive.fo/3dmIF " Turkey,TUR,20201202,C8: International travel controls,1,,"There are screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry. A PCR test is required only for passengers with symptoms for COVID-19. Link: https://archive.fo/3dmIF" Turkey,TUR,20201202,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health updated on 3rd of September 2020 “COVID 19 Guide” (including “COVID-19 Outbreak Management and Study Guide”, “General Information, Epidemiology and Diagnosis”, “Infection, Control and Isolation” materials). Links: https://archive.fo/NCoEa " Turkey,TUR,20201202,H2: Testing policy,2,,"PCR testing for foreigners is limited to those who have symptoms, or those who may have an entry requirement back to their home country. Testing is paid for by the traveler. https://archive.fo/3dmIF" Turkey,TUR,20201207,C1: School closing,2,1,"All education and training activities for preschool and kindergarten are suspended. Link: https://archive.fo/3dmIF" Turkey,TUR,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Movie theaters, coffee houses, tea gardens, soccer fields, internet/electronic game halls, billiard halls, swimming pools, Turkish baths, saunas, massage salons are suspended. Shopping malls, supermarkets, barbers and hairdressers will only be open for service during the hours of 10:00 – 20:00. Dining establishments such as restaurants, patisseries, cafes, and cafeterias will no longer be open for in-person dining and will be offering delivery services between 10:00 and 20:00. Link: https://archive.fo/3dmIF " Turkey,TUR,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Starting with 12th of September, a ban on concerts and festivals in public spaces has been introduced. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/CTqsq " Turkey,TUR,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Link: https://archive.fo/wip/CTqsq " Turkey,TUR,20201207,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Busses, ferries, and trains are operating, but there are limits to passenger capacity on buses and all passengers must wear a mask. People aged 65 and older and 20 (and younger) are not permitted to use public transportation. Link: https://archive.fo/3dmIF " Turkey,TUR,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Turkish citizens and residents are subject to a weekend curfew (Friday, 9 PM- Monday, 5 AM). Turkish citizens and residents aged 65 and older are restricted to their place of residence, and only allowed outside between 10:00 and 13:00. Turkish citizens and residents aged 20 and below are only allowed outside during the hours of 13:00 and 16:00. Link: https://archive.fo/uEtHR and https://archive.fo/3dmIF" Turkey,TUR,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Intercity travel permits are required for Turkish citizens and residents aged 65 and over. Foreigners in the country temporarily for tourism are exempt from curfews and travel permit requirements. Link: https://archive.fo/3dmIF " Turkey,TUR,20201207,C8: International travel controls,1,,"There are screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry. A PCR test is required only for passengers with symptoms for COVID-19. Link: https://archive.fo/3dmIF" Turkey,TUR,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health updated on 3rd of September 2020 “COVID 19 Guide” (including “COVID-19 Outbreak Management and Study Guide”, “General Information, Epidemiology and Diagnosis”, “Infection, Control and Isolation” materials). Links: https://archive.fo/NCoEa " Turkey,TUR,20201207,H2: Testing policy,2,,"PCR testing for foreigners is limited to those who have symptoms, or those who may have an entry requirement back to their home country. Testing is paid for by the traveler. https://archive.fo/3dmIF" Turkey,TUR,20201210,C1: School closing,2,1,"All education and training activities for preschool and kindergarten are suspended. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/oMJnP " Turkey,TUR,20201210,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Movie theaters, coffee houses, tea gardens, soccer fields, internet/electronic game halls, billiard halls, swimming pools, Turkish baths, saunas, massage salons are suspended. Shopping malls, supermarkets, barbers and hairdressers will only be open for service during the hours of 10:00 – 20:00. Dining establishments such as restaurants, patisseries, cafes, and cafeterias will no longer be open for in-person dining and will be offering delivery services between 10:00 and 20:00. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/oMJnP " Turkey,TUR,20201210,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Starting with 12th of September, a ban on concerts and festivals in public spaces has been introduced. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/CTqsq " Turkey,TUR,20201210,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Link: https://archive.fo/wip/CTqsq " Turkey,TUR,20201210,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Busses, ferries, and trains are operating, but there are limits to passenger capacity on buses and all passengers must wear a mask. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/oMJnP " Turkey,TUR,20201210,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"Turkish citizens and residents are subject to a weekend curfew (Friday, 9 PM- Monday, 5 AM). Turkish citizens and residents aged 65 and older are restricted to their place of residence, and only allowed outside between 10:00 and 13:00. Turkish citizens and residents aged 20 and below are only allowed outside during the hours of 13:00 and 16:00. Link: https://archive.fo/uEtHR and https://archive.fo/wip/oMJnP " Turkey,TUR,20201210,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Intercity travel permits are required for Turkish citizens and residents aged 65 and over. Foreigners in the country temporarily for tourism are exempt from curfews and travel permit requirements. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/oMJnP " Turkey,TUR,20201210,C8: International travel controls,1,,"There are screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry. A PCR test is required only for passengers with symptoms for COVID-19. Link: https://archive.fo/3dmIF" Turkey,TUR,20201210,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ministry of Health updated on 3rd of September 2020 “COVID 19 Guide” (including “COVID-19 Outbreak Management and Study Guide”, “General Information, Epidemiology and Diagnosis”, “Infection, Control and Isolation” materials). Links: https://archive.fo/NCoEa " Turkey,TUR,20201210,H2: Testing policy,2,,"PCR testing for foreigners is limited to those who have symptoms, or those who may have an entry requirement back to their home country. Testing is paid for by the traveler. https://archive.fo/3dmIF" Turkey,TUR,20201210,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Starting with 8th of September, citizens are obliged to wear masks without exception in all areas (public areas, avenues, streets, parks, gardens, public transportation vehicles, workplaces) across the country, excluding residences. Link: https://archive.fo/wip/QF9El and https://archive.fo/wip/s79gn" Tanzania,TZA,20200130,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From 30th January 2020 onward, the Government of Tanzania reinforced preparedness, response measures included screening at airports, ports, borders etc against the COVID 19 outbreak. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728004252/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-02/29/c_138830717.htm " Tanzania,TZA,20200304,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From 30th January 2020 onwards, the Government of Tanzania reinforced preparedness, response measures included screening at airports, ports, borders etc against the COVID 19 outbreak https://web.archive.org/web/20200728004252/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-02/29/c_138830717.htm " Tanzania,TZA,20200314,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""The Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Ms Ummy Mwalimu recently said authorities have expanded thermal screening facilities at all major airports. The minister revealed that screening exercises for incoming passengers are conducted in major airports--Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), Kilimanjaro Airport (KIA) and Mwanza Airport. The minister said about 140 medical equipment had been installed at all major airports, borders and ports, and that medical experts have been trained to handle the screening process to reduce the risk of transmission from persons jetting in who might be infected."" -- https://allafrica.com/stories/202003140021.html" Tanzania,TZA,20200315,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All flights to India from Tanzania cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326155348/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-africa/african-nations-close-borders-cancel-flights-to-contain-coronavirus-spread-idUSKBN2120YR" Tanzania,TZA,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Ms Ummy Mwalimu recently said authorities have expanded thermal screening facilities at all major airports. The minister revealed that screening exercises for incoming passengers are conducted in major airports--Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), Kilimanjaro Airport (KIA) and Mwanza Airport. The minister said about 140 medical equipment had been installed at all major airports, borders and ports, and that medical experts have been trained to handle the screening process to reduce the risk of transmission from persons jetting in who might be infected."" -- https://allafrica.com/stories/202003140021.html" Tanzania,TZA,20200316,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing reported for first case in Tanzania, ""a 46-year-old Tanzanian woman who arrived in Arusha from Belgium on the afternoon of March 14."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200402214056/https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/tanzania-confirms-first-case-coronavirus" Tanzania,TZA,20200317,C1: School closing,2,1,"""A day after a case of Coronavirus was confirmed in Tanzania, government has banned all forms of public gatherings calling on the public to observe caution. In a live broadcast the Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said government had taken steps to suspend political gatherings and rallies, close all schools from kindergarten to Form Six for 30 days."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200527120849/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171108.html http://web.archive.org/web/20200428141122/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/17/c_138888678.htm" Tanzania,TZA,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Churches allowed to remain open, Prime Minister encourages attendance. ""In a live broadcast the Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said government had taken steps to suspend political gatherings and rallies, close all schools from kindergarten to Form Six for 30 days. The government has also suspended sports activities such as the Vodacom Premier League and all inter school games throughout the country."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506213850/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003171108.html" Tanzania,TZA,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The Tanzanian government has announced a ban on public gathering. The exact threshold as to what constitutes a gathering has not be specified, however, given that religious services are still allowed to take place, we estimate it to be a restriction on gatherings with more than 100 individuals. The government has been criticized for not banning church services and not imposing harsher restrictions (http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cjnwl8q4qdrt/tanzania; http://web.archive.org/save/https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/tanzanian-president-criticized-refusing-close-places-worship) ""A day after a case of Coronavirus was confirmed in Tanzania, government has banned all forms of public gathering""; (http://web.archive.org/web/20200428140733/https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/news/1840340-5494476-agwmfd/index.html) ""He also announced the suspension of all sports events and all forms of gatherings including political rallies for 30 days as the government in collaboration with its partners battled to contain the deadly disease."" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200428141122/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/17/c_138888678.htm)" Tanzania,TZA,20200317,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"""Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Wednesday ruled out a lockdown of business capital Dar es Salaam amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the move was aimed at saving people from difficulties and saving the country from an economic meltdown. Instead, Magufuli urged people to stop panicking but observing preventive and protective guidelines on the virus and at the same time participating in national building activities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200506214627/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/23/c_138999856.htm " Tanzania,TZA,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"Closure extended to universities https://web.archive.org/web/20200630191817/https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/news/-Tanzania-extends-school-closure-to-universities-due-to-virus-/1840340-5495352-qgiccoz/index.htm" Tanzania,TZA,20200321,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Surveillance for suspected infected travellers has been heightened at all ports of entry, but mass testing is not on the cards yet."" -- https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/ea/Tanzania-politics-hit-by-closures/4552908-5499192-48vcn7z/index.html" Tanzania,TZA,20200322,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Land Transport Regulate Authority and health experts have issued warnings in Tanzania about the potential for overcrowded city buses to spread coronavirus, particularly Mbagala and Gongolamboto routes in Dar es Salaam. Authorities have advised bus operators to limit the number of passengers and encourage hand washing before riding. DART in Dar es Salaam has created queues for passengers, increased the number of buses on busy routes, and opened hand washing facilities in bus stations. However, concerns remain that operators and passengers are not listening to these recommendations as public buses remain crowded. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326150955/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003260622.html" Tanzania,TZA,20200322,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""As part of the additional measures to curb the spread of the virus, the president announced that with effect from today Tanzania will put all visitors and Tanzanians arriving from the high risk countries under quarantine at their own expense for 14 days."" -- https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/news/1840340-5500244-audo6y/index.html" Tanzania,TZA,20200323,C8: International travel controls,3,,"All international visitors must self-quarantine at their own expense. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326153401/https://www.theafricareport.com/24954/east-africas-battle-with-covid-19/" Tanzania,TZA,20200326,H1: Public information campaigns,2,0,"Serengeti and Bunda Districts have public information campaign in place, reaching around 31 towns and villages. Campaign supported by Grumeti Reserves, a conservation and eco-tourism company. https://web.archive.org/web/20200326153141/https://allafrica.com/stories/202003260584.html" Tanzania,TZA,20200327,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Tanzanian government has worked in education campaigns and launched a hotline for people report symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200507002236/https://www.un.org/en/un-coronavirus-communications-team/defending-africa-covid-19-un-and-governments-brace-virus-spread" Tanzania,TZA,20200328,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""public transport is running in what appears to be a government move to minimise chances of the Covid-19 pandemic grinding the country to a halt."" This is quote from article dated 28 March, but since then, none of the official communications suggests that there has been a change in policy. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506215149/https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/ea/For-Tanzania-it-business-as-usual-yet-coronavirus/4552908-5506830-d6oxga/index.html Minister of health announced that screening would be extended to major bus stops, suggesting even further that public transport was not closed per se but continuing with enhanced measures. http://web.archive.org/web/20200527110837/https://www.ippmedia.com/en/news/minister-coronavirus-spreading%C2%A0internally" Tanzania,TZA,20200331,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Contact tracing is reported in association with cases in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, including mention of a list of people who may have had contact with infected individuals. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.nation.co.ke/news/africa/Tanzania-Covid-19-cases-rise-to-19/1066-5509538-4obx00/index.html" Tanzania,TZA,20200404,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Restrictions on east African border crossings including Tanzania enhanced, ""trucks and vehicles carrying goods and services are required to have only two to three crew members per vehicle to facilitate smooth border crossing in the region and will be decontaminated if crew members will be suspected to have COVID-19. She said crew members are supposed to declare their final destination at the points of entry and allowed only to stop at government designated locations. They will also be subjected to enhanced screening at the points of entry and may be quarantined or isolated at designated facilities in case they are suspected of COVID-19 infections."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200406174748/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/05/coronavirus-tanzania-tighter-covid-19-vigilance/" Tanzania,TZA,20200405,H2: Testing policy,0,,"Government members recommend publicly available testing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527170426/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/07/coronavirus-tanzania-govt-bolsters-steps-as-cases-rise/" Tanzania,TZA,20200407,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Official letter says since the 24th of March till the present (letter dated 8th april), over 2000 travellers have been quarantined. https://twitter.com/wizara_afyatz/status/1247913337893146624/photo/1 https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://twitter.com/wizara_afyatz/status/1247913337893146624/photo/1" Tanzania,TZA,20200407,H2: Testing policy,0,,"Reports of ""strengthened testing measures and facilities"" but no evidence of a testing policy https://web.archive.org/web/20200527170426/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/07/coronavirus-tanzania-govt-bolsters-steps-as-cases-rise/" Tanzania,TZA,20200407,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Government issued letter on dated 6th april notes 4 new cases and refers to continuing the policy of tracing the contacts of these patients Original: https://twitter.com/wizara_afyatz/status/1247154307931176960/photo/1 Now archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200527193642/https://twitter.com/wizara_afyatz/status/1247154307931176960/photo/1? https://web.archive.org/save/https://twitter.com/wizara_afyatz/status/1247154307931176960/photo/1" Tanzania,TZA,20200410,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to an IMF policy response tracker, updated on 9th April, Government and private enterprises continue to operate as normal https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#T" Tanzania,TZA,20200412,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Flights in and out of the country have been banned https://web.archive.org/web/20200413224200/https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/news/1840340-5500244-audo6y/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200413224357/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania/coronavirus " Tanzania,TZA,20200414,C1: School closing,3,1,"School closure extended indefinitely http://web.archive.org/web/20200527121224/https://allafrica.com/stories/202004150730.html" Tanzania,TZA,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to an IMF database updated on 16th April, Government and private enterprises continue to operate as normal. https://web.archive.org/web/20200422232646/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Tanzania,TZA,20200414,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Frequent government updates show evidence of contacts being traced. Most recent update: https://web.archive.org/web/20200527170252/https://www.instagram.com/p/B_HX1ggATvE/" Tanzania,TZA,20200415,H2: Testing policy,0,,"No evidence of a testing policy. http://web.archive.org/web/20200527165819/https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SO6ZQpSHJ/" Tanzania,TZA,20200420,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"With a higher number of COVID-19 confirmed cases recorded in Tanzania's commercial capital Dar es Salaam, authorities ordered residents to wear face masks beginning Monday April 20th. ""From Monday, when one steps out of one's home to buy basic essentials, he or she must wear a mask and maintain the social distancing guideline as recommended by health officials,"" said Paul Makonda, the Dar es Salaam regional commissioner. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928212558/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200928212645/http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-04/18/content_75949009.htm " Tanzania,TZA,20200507,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""The majority of hotels, bars and restaurants have closed voluntarily"" although there is no gov mandated closures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516031007/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania/staying-during-coronavirus" Tanzania,TZA,20200508,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public campaign in existence, although Tanzanian gov accused of hiding the true number of cases and withholding public health information. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/13/africa/tanzania-coronavirus-us-embassy/index.html" Tanzania,TZA,20200518,C8: International travel controls,0,,"The government has reopened the airport for international flights and looks forward to the return of tourists. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618193141/https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2020-05-19/Tanzania-reopens-skies-for-int-l-passenger-flights-QBw9eOKSkw/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200618193726/https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/news/-Tanzania-expects-tourism-boom-after-lifting-flight-ban/1840340-5559214-cdojyx/" Tanzania,TZA,20200526,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"On 26th May 2020, a guidelines were issued by ministry of health, to tracking a person who was close to a patient of COVID 19. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18UBd6STPJ2wfw9pKh74BA-Q6-oiyfEgs/view?usp=sharing" Tanzania,TZA,20200527,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200605024031/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-tanzania/tanzanias-magufuli-plans-to-lift-coronavirus-restrictions-idUSKBN22T0P0" Tanzania,TZA,20200527,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Maybe need to revise the classification? Public events are not permitted in the whole of Tanzania, besides religious celebrations. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-tanzania/tanzanias-magufuli-plans-to-lift-coronavirus-restrictions-idUSKBN22T0P0" Tanzania,TZA,20200527,H2: Testing policy,0,,"The president is not taking the issue seriously enough to come up with nationwide consistent testing policies https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/coronavirus-east-africa-kenya-tanzania-truckers-testing-a9532686.html#gsc.tab=0" Tanzania,TZA,20200601,C1: School closing,2,1,"High schools and universities reopened on Monday: https://web.archive.org/web/20200605023900/https://www.africanews.com/2020/06/02/universities-high-schools-reopen-in-tanzania/" Tanzania,TZA,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"This doesn't really fit very well, because it seems as though sporting events are now allowed to go ahead, but with reduced numbers of people and with social distancing. So although there are still some measures and so it is not in category 0, it doesn't really fit with 1 or 2 either. However, I'll class it as 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618194848/https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/ea/Tanzania-goes-back-to-activity-with-strict-precautions/4552908-5571860-1qwxfq/" Tanzania,TZA,20200619,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Tanzania'a borders remain open with heavy territorial movement between neighbouring states through trucks and other travellers https://web.archive.org/web/20200616085716/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52723594" Tanzania,TZA,20200629,C1: School closing,0,,"All schools in Tanzania will reopen as of June 29 after three months of closure due to the novel coronavirus, local media reported quoting the country’s president. The Monday’s announcement by President John Magufuli makes Tanzania the first country in East Africa to reopen schools, according to The Citizen local website. https://web.archive.org/web/20200630012557/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/tanzania-to-reopen-schools-after-3-month-closure/1878753" Tanzania,TZA,20200714,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Technically there is a page on the website of the ministry of health which contains safety procedures to be adopted. In practice, the country is officially Corona-free and there is no real campaign to convince people to follow preventative measures: http://archive.fo/UIc4M" Tanzania,TZA,20200720,C8: International travel controls,1,," The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has opened its airspace to restore its conventional transportation involving commercial airlines and passengers to the various country. In view of this, on 20th July 2020, the Ministry has prepared a guidelines for testing travelers those who go abroad, especially those who need to be tested for infection COVID-19. https://drive.google.com/file/d/19GSn7favjqPYn68X3DN4kocvaafc-nIp/view?usp=sharing https://web.archive.org/web/20200803230036/https://drive.google.com/file/d/19GSn7favjqPYn68X3DN4kocvaafc-nIp/view" Tanzania,TZA,20200721,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"Tanzania is definitely denying any spread of the virus. A foreign citizen has resulted positive to the virus weeks after the country was declared covid-free. Despite him knowing of at least other 25 people getting COVID, there was no attempt by the govt to trace contacts. http://archive.fo/zQhLc" Tanzania,TZA,20200804,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"I am pretty sure that they lifted or at least eased restrictions on gatherings at some point, but could not find it." Tanzania,TZA,20200804,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""Tanzania is implementing temperature screening for passengers on arrival. If you show symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival, you may undergo enhanced screening and be required to take a Covid test, followed by a possible 14-day self-isolation."" http://archive.fo/YqW9R" Tanzania,TZA,20200818,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The government has removed mandatory 14-day quarantine requirements for visitors on arrival, as well as the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test. However, temperature screening for passengers on arrival is being implemented. If visitors show symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival, they may undergo enhanced screening and be required to take a Covid-19 test, followed by a 14-day self-isolation, depending on the result. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826133041/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania" Tanzania,TZA,20200818,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""Speaking at the Eid al Adha special gathering (Eid Baraza) at Bumbwini Secondary School, north of the city, President Ali Mohamed Shein asked members of the public to continue working hard while observing health precautions and prayers."" Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826140853/https://dailynews.co.tz/news/2020-08-195f3d0a232aaeb.aspx https://allafrica.com/stories/202008050256.html (unable to archive) " Tanzania,TZA,20200827,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"""Despite the opening up of sectors of business and society throughout Tanzania, the risk of contracting COVID-19 through community transmission remains elevated."" https://tz.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-dar-es-salaam-august-7-2020/" Tanzania,TZA,20200827,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no updates found. " Tanzania,TZA,20200827,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no updates found. " Tanzania,TZA,20200827,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The government has removed mandatory 14-day quarantine requirements for visitors on arrival, as well as the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test. However, temperature screening for passengers on arrival is being implemented. If visitors show symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival, they may undergo enhanced screening and be required to take a Covid-19 test, followed by a 14-day self-isolation, depending on the result. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200826133041/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania" Tanzania,TZA,20200908,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania updated its [COVID-19 Information] page on 14 September. Seems there is no change in the country's covid-19 policies. https://archive.vn/WrSbc" Tanzania,TZA,20200917,C1: School closing,0,,"According to the UNESCO website, schools are fully open. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928021827/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse According to the IMF website, effective June 1, 2020, the authorities allowed the opening of upper-secondary and tertiary schools and the resumption of sport activities and events. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Tanzania,TZA,20200917,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"According to the IMF website, effective June 1, 2020, the authorities allowed the opening of upper-secondary and tertiary schools and the resumption of sport activities and events. On June 29, 2020 all other educational institutions reopened. As a result, all the restrictions due to Covid-19 have been lifted by July 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Tanzania,TZA,20200917,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"According to the IMF website, effective June 1, 2020, the authorities allowed the opening of upper-secondary and tertiary schools and the resumption of sport activities and events. On June 29, 2020 all other educational institutions reopened. As a result, all the restrictions due to Covid-19 have been lifted by July 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Tanzania,TZA,20200917,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"According to the IMF website, effective June 1, 2020, the authorities allowed the opening of upper-secondary and tertiary schools and the resumption of sport activities and events. On June 29, 2020 all other educational institutions reopened. As a result, all the restrictions due to Covid-19 have been lifted by July 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Tanzania,TZA,20200917,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the IMF website, effective June 1, 2020, the authorities allowed the opening of upper-secondary and tertiary schools and the resumption of sport activities and events. On June 29, 2020 all other educational institutions reopened. As a result, all the restrictions due to Covid-19 have been lifted by July 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Tanzania,TZA,20200917,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"According to the IMF website, effective June 1, 2020, the authorities allowed the opening of upper-secondary and tertiary schools and the resumption of sport activities and events. On June 29, 2020 all other educational institutions reopened. As a result, all the restrictions due to Covid-19 have been lifted by July 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Tanzania,TZA,20200917,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"According to the IMF website, effective June 1, 2020, the authorities allowed the opening of upper-secondary and tertiary schools and the resumption of sport activities and events. On June 29, 2020 all other educational institutions reopened. As a result, all the restrictions due to Covid-19 have been lifted by July 2020. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928023258/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Tanzania,TZA,20200917,C8: International travel controls,1,,"According to the US embassy website, all travelers whether foreigners or returning residents whose countries or airlines require them to provide negative testing for COVID-19 as a condition for traveling will be required to present a certificate on arrival. Travelers from other countries with symptoms and signs related to COVID-19 infection will undergo enhanced screening and may be tested on arrival. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928033423/https://tz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tanzania,TZA,20200917,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Travelers from other countries with symptoms and signs related to COVID-19 infection will undergo enhanced screening and may be tested on arrival. http://web.archive.org/web/20200928033423/https://tz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tanzania,TZA,20201015,C1: School closing,0,,"Schools have reopened as of late June. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026221049/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/01/all-tanzania-schools-reopen-amid-strict-virus-protocols//" Tanzania,TZA,20201015,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transit remains open https://web.archive.org/web/20201026221537/https://tz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tanzania,TZA,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Internal movement restrictions are not in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201026221537/https://tz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tanzania,TZA,20201015,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Internal movement restrictions are not in place https://web.archive.org/web/20201026221537/https://tz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tanzania,TZA,20201015,C8: International travel controls,1,,"All travelers whether foreigners or returning residents whose countries or airlines require them to provide negative testing for COVID-19 as a condition for traveling will be required to present a certificate on arrival. Travelers from other countries with symptoms and signs related to COVID-19 infection will undergo enhanced screening and may be tested on arrival. Passengers should fill in Health Surveillance Form in the plane, or any other transport means and submit them to Port Health authorities upon arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026221537/https://tz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Tanzania,TZA,20201015,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Messaging is limited but through this official government channel https://web.archive.org/web/20201026222933/https://www.moh.go.tz/en/covid-19-info" Tanzania,TZA,20201015,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Published on pg. 32 of the PDF titled ""Guidance on Provision of NCD and Mental Health Services in the Context of COVID-19 Outbreak in Tanzania,"" the guidance notes that testing is available to health workers who have a fever to determine whether or not that individual has COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027222603/https://s-usc1c-nss-292.firebaseio.com/.lp?start=t&ser=57551239&cb=3&v=5&ls=8qqVV0iQGsQdTLNHVJ6HA9O9URbhYfS7&ns=popping-torch-9334" Tanzania,TZA,20201015,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Masks required in schools https://web.archive.org/web/20201026221049/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/01/all-tanzania-schools-reopen-amid-strict-virus-protocols//" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change. Schools have reopened as of late June. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026221049/https://www.africanews.com/2020/07/01/all-tanzania-schools-reopen-amid-strict-virus-protocols//" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change. Along with prior evidence, this page was updated to reflect that on Nov 5: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213758/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania/coronavirus" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change. Along with prior evidence, this page was updated to reflect that on Nov 5: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115213758/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania/coronavirus" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change - IMF indicates no fiscal/monetary/relief responses from Tanzania: https://archive.vn/XTDBh" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change - IMF indicates no fiscal/monetary/relief responses from Tanzania: https://archive.vn/XTDBh" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change found" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change found" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change found" Tanzania,TZA,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"No policy change found" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,C1: School closing,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No policy change" Tanzania,TZA,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change. Messaging is limited but still there. " Tanzania,TZA,20201122,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change. " Tanzania,TZA,20201122,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No policy change. " Tanzania,TZA,20201122,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"no new guidance" Uganda,UGA,20200120,C8: International travel controls,1,,"screenings start at Entebbe airport https://www.independent.co.ug/timeline-of-ugandas-response-to-covid-19/" Uganda,UGA,20200129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"video prevention campaign: @MinofHealthUG appeals to the general public to remain vigilant and look out for the symptoms of #Coronavirus. (https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1223616070080245760)" Uganda,UGA,20200203,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"president checks screening controls at airport: https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1224290255244840961" Uganda,UGA,20200204,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Who is affected? https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1224685503640936450" Uganda,UGA,20200205,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Is there medicine? https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1224965066568716288" Uganda,UGA,20200206,C8: International travel controls,2,,"quarantine for travelers from China https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Coronavirus--100-quarantined/688334-5446090-3umfo4z/index.html" Uganda,UGA,20200206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"MoH undertakes awareness campaign: https://web.archive.org/web/20200401211402/https://www.afro.who.int/news/update-ugandas-preparedness-situation-following-2019-novel-coronavirus-outbreak-china-and" Uganda,UGA,20200211,H2: Testing policy,1,,"first report referring to testing (might have been in place earlier but I did not find when it started) testing is from now on mainly associted with people traveling to Uganda from affected regions. screenings and follow ups are used and testing facilities in place. https://web.archive.org/save/https://reliefweb.int/report/uganda/status-uganda-s-preparedness-2019-coronavirus-outbreak" Uganda,UGA,20200219,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"What is coronavirus? https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1230105425955229696; How can you prevent it? https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1230105828453212167" Uganda,UGA,20200220,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Uganda preparedness update https://web.archive.org/web/20200402204740/https://www.afro.who.int/news/update-ugandas-preparedness-activities-2019-coronavirus-outbreak" Uganda,UGA,20200221,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Factsheet prevention https://twitter.com/JaneRuth_Aceng/status/1230921412111716353" Uganda,UGA,20200227,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"factsheet covid https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1233049134262865927" Uganda,UGA,20200228,H2: Testing policy,1,,"while the MoH press reports says that testing is done by Uganda Virus Research Institute, no more details are given https://web.archive.org/web/20200402124353/https://www.health.go.ug/document/press-statement/" Uganda,UGA,20200302,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"ministerial statement on preventive measures https://twitter.com/MoICT_Ug/status/1234424462226923520" Uganda,UGA,20200302,H2: Testing policy,1,,"travelers tested negative https://web.archive.org/web/20200402205832/https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1515805/isolated-foreigners-test-negative-covid-19" Uganda,UGA,20200310,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"MoH guidelines on mass gatherings (https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1237316189958950912)" Uganda,UGA,20200311,C8: International travel controls,2,,"MOH restricts travel and puts quarantine on arrivals from 16 high risk countries including US & UK https://www.independent.co.ug/timeline-of-ugandas-response-to-covid-19/" Uganda,UGA,20200311,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"MoH information on hygiene and self-quarantining https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1237744831801278464" Uganda,UGA,20200312,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Uganda restricts travel to countries hit by COVID 19, https://www.independent.co.ug/timeline-of-ugandas-response-to-covid-19/" Uganda,UGA,20200316,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Ugandan's seem uninformed how and who can get tested if they are not travelers. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Anxious-Ugandans-seek-personal-coronavirus-tests/688334-5493200-5w6k0c/index.html" Uganda,UGA,20200318,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public gatherings including worship, pubs, weddings, music shows, rallies and cultural meetings have been suspended for 32 days with immediate effect. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427204001/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/19/africa/uganda-bans-weddings-coronavirus-intl/index.html" Uganda,UGA,20200318,C5: Close public transport,0,,"recommendations for screening in public transportation (presidential speech: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407161343/https://www.statehouse.go.ug/media/presidential-statements/2020/03/18/guidelines-avoiding-corona-virus-pandemic)" Uganda,UGA,20200318,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Do not travel unless it is absolutely necessary, if you are using public transport"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427204001/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/19/africa/uganda-bans-weddings-coronavirus-intl/index.html" Uganda,UGA,20200318,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"according to later speech of Musveni, contacts were traced. I'm not sure if this then already was a policy though: "" During these 3 weeks, 18th March, to 13th April, when we have been working on blocking the importation of the virus from outside by closing the Airports, quarantining the returnees, fishing out the returnees that had melted in the community, testing them as well, testing their contacts (the people they interacted with). "" https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/fourth-address-covid19 (link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200319,H2: Testing policy,1,,"preparedness update on coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200402205800/https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/uganda-uses-recent-outbreak-experience-to-prepare-for-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary, University, and Tertiary schools closed for a month: presidential speech: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407171343/https://www.statehouse.go.ug/media/presidential-statements/2020/03/18/guidelines-avoiding-corona-virus-pandemic; https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/uganda-announces-sweeping-measures-against-coronavirus/1771145 (link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200320,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"covid awareness video https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1240896977963008002; first use of #STAYSAFEUG" Uganda,UGA,20200321,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"awareness video in other languages https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1241243673108582400" Uganda,UGA,20200322,C8: International travel controls,3,,"external borders closed: land and sea - … except for drivers and accompanying crews, not exceeding 3 persons, for cargo transport vehicles - trailers, lorries and other cargo vehicles. presidential speech: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407172201/https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/additional-guidelines-covid-19-corona-virus-preventive-measures" Uganda,UGA,20200322,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""We are going to discuss with Banks, electricity companies and water companies in connection with the loans and bills, many people have with these units. It is not correct to disconnect water or electricity on account of non-payment during this time of shutdown or to seize properties on account of the non-payment of loans."" - https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/more-guidelines-covid19-preventive-measures-and-need-shut-down (Link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200322,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"awareness video https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1241322030668091392" Uganda,UGA,20200323,C8: International travel controls,3,,"“The Government of Uganda has announced the closure of Entebbe International Airport effective at 12:00 a.m. March 23 (midnight the night of March 22), as well as the closure of all land borders. No individual will be allowed to enter or depart Uganda by air, land, or water except for specific cargo vehicles which must follow strict Ministry of Health procedures.” (US Embassy in Uganda) https://web.archive.org/web/20200327091351/https://ug.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kampala-march-22-2020/ " Uganda,UGA,20200323,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"awareness video https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1242072836732334080" Uganda,UGA,20200324,C5: Close public transport,0,,"president Museveni: ""If the coronavirus crisis persists, we shall suspend public transport and promote cycling."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200407162128/https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1517003/-live-museveni-deliver-4th-coronavirus-address)" Uganda,UGA,20200324,H2: Testing policy,1,,"travelers from UAE have to report to get tested https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1242422522483703815 " Uganda,UGA,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"sale of non-food items o nmarkets banned, also merry-making shops have been closed earlier. Only food shops are open now: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407170035/https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Museveni-suspends-public-transport-for-14-days-/688334-5504246-wtum70z/index.html, https://web.archive.org/web/20200407170409/https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/02/uganda-respect-rights-covid-19-response" Uganda,UGA,20200325,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""President Yoweri Museveni suspends all public transport for 14 days in additional measures to help curb the spread of the Novel coronavirus after the confirmed cases in Uganda rise to 14."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200407161453/https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1517069/live-coronavirus-museveni-deliver-5th-address)" Uganda,UGA,20200325,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"new portal: https://covid19.gou.go.ug or the Ministry of Health website- http://health.go.ug #STAYSAFEUG" Uganda,UGA,20200325,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"after first case was confirmed - a traveler from Dubai - all arrivals from Dubai are traced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402114214/https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Coronavirus--Uganda-hunts-500-Dubai-returnees/688334-5505194-6ysp01z/index.html" Uganda,UGA,20200326,C1: School closing,3,1,"schools become quarantine centers: https://web.archive.org/web/20200407172259/https://observer.ug/news/headlines/64016-schools-to-become-quarantine-centres" Uganda,UGA,20200326,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"information video: no mosquito bites https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1243046457097236481" Uganda,UGA,20200327,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"prevention: hand wash https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" Uganda,UGA,20200327,H2: Testing policy,1,,"contact list for districts published https://web.archive.org/web/20200327132938/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/document/contact-list-for-dhos-and-dsfps-in-uganda/ " Uganda,UGA,20200328,H2: Testing policy,1,,"community health workers are crucial for carrying out e.g. testing in rural areas https://web.archive.org/web/20200402205404/https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/28/community-health-workers-lead-covid-19-fight-uganda/ " Uganda,UGA,20200330,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 5 persons are prohibited. https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/more-guidelines-covid19-preventive-measures-and-need-shut-down (Link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"14-day nationwide lockdown https://web.archive.org/web/20200427204156/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/uganda-declares-curfew-to-curb-spread-of-covid-19/1785775" Uganda,UGA,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"14-day nationwide lockdown ""Private vehicles will be banned from roads after earlier restrictions were ignored "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427204156/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/uganda-declares-curfew-to-curb-spread-of-covid-19/1785775" Uganda,UGA,20200331,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Museveni opposes everyone being tested as this is too expensive https://web.archive.org/web/20200402205920/https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Mass-testing-is-expensive--meaningless---Museveni/688334-5510352-7qu2y0/index.html " Uganda,UGA,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Covid-19 Guidelines effective as of April 1.; https://web.archive.org/web/20200407172450/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Covid-19-1.png" Uganda,UGA,20200401,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""Ugandan president announces 14-day nationwide lockdown from April 1 due to COVID-19; further spread of the virus expected""; "" a ban on all public transport remains in place as of Wednesday, March 25"" https://archive.vn/wip/7Kv8f" Uganda,UGA,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"curfew poster (presidential guidelines): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Directives_pr%C3%A9sidentielles_en_Ouganda_concernant_le_COVID-19.jpg" Uganda,UGA,20200401,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Comments attributed to the president here: https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1517322/-live-museveni-clarify-covid-19-measures (see 8.39 pm) and https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Mass-testing-is-expensive--meaningless---Museveni/688334-5510352-7qu2y0/index.html . Daily Nation and The Monitor are the two most authorirtateive newspapers in Uganda." Uganda,UGA,20200401,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The press and the President's own twitter account reference various cases of contact tracing See here for example: https://twitter.com/KagutaMuseveni/status/1244340600104800260 I would suggest it is ""limited"" as I cannot find evidence of this as the official and comprehensive policy on the ministry of health's website https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20200404,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Video on testing https://twitter.com/MinofHealthUG/status/1246331730312736769 symptomatic, difficulty breathing and/or contact to a person who was tested positive" Uganda,UGA,20200407,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"report of contact tracing https://web.archive.org/web/20200407164201/https://www.independent.co.ug/contact-tracing-for-covid-19-suspects-a-surveillance-officers-day/ 7 april " Uganda,UGA,20200409,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"movement restrictions tightened: - exercising in public prohibited - boda-bodas or motorcycle taxis prohibited after 2pm https://web.archive.org/web/20200416101354/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/uganda-tightens-measures-after-covid-19-cases-rise/1797954" Uganda,UGA,20200414,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Given the successes we have achieved and also the challenges that remain, the Government has decided to keep the stay-home decision for another 21 days, starting tomorrow, the 15th of April, 2020 up to the 5th of May, 2020. This is in order to give ourselves more time to study the situation for a longer period. Therefore, all the measures previously announced, will stay in place for another 21 days. This additional 21 days, will definitely, help us to defeat this virus decisively, or if not defeated totally, to prepare better as to how to cope with it."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427204527/https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Covid19-Museveni-extends-lockdown-period-21-days/688334-5523758-nwsmqn/" Uganda,UGA,20200414,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Given the successes we have achieved and also the challenges that remain, the Government has decided to keep the stay-home decision for another 21 days, starting tomorrow, the 15th of April, 2020 up to the 5th of May, 2020. This is in order to give ourselves more time to study the situation for a longer period. Therefore, all the measures previously announced, will stay in place for another 21 days. This additional 21 days, will definitely, help us to defeat this virus decisively, or if not defeated totally, to prepare better as to how to cope with it."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427204527/https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Covid19-Museveni-extends-lockdown-period-21-days/688334-5523758-nwsmqn/" Uganda,UGA,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Given the successes we have achieved and also the challenges that remain, the Government has decided to keep the stay-home decision for another 21 days, starting tomorrow, the 15th of April, 2020 up to the 5th of May, 2020. This is in order to give ourselves more time to study the situation for a longer period. Therefore, all the measures previously announced, will stay in place for another 21 days. This additional 21 days, will definitely, help us to defeat this virus decisively, or if not defeated totally, to prepare better as to how to cope with it."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427204527/https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Covid19-Museveni-extends-lockdown-period-21-days/688334-5523758-nwsmqn/" Uganda,UGA,20200414,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"report on contact tracing in Museveni's presidential speech https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/fourth-address-covid19 (link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200415,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Given the successes we have achieved and also the challenges that remain, the Government has decided to keep the stay-home decision for another 21 days, starting tomorrow, the 15th of April, 2020 up to the 5th of May, 2020. This is in order to give ourselves more time to study the situation for a longer period. Therefore, all the measures previously announced, will stay in place for another 21 days. This additional 21 days, will definitely, help us to defeat this virus decisively, or if not defeated totally, to prepare better as to how to cope with it."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201201233924/https://www.mofa.go.ug/data/dnews/681/4TH%20PRESIDENTIAL%20ADDRESS%20ON%20COVID-19%20PANDEMIC.html" Uganda,UGA,20200415,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""Government has decided to keep the stay home decision for another 21 days (April,15 to May 5, 2020) to allow us to study the situation longer. Thus, all the measures as previously announced will continue."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200503201803/https://www.independent.co.ug/live-president-museveni-to-decide-on-lock-down/" Uganda,UGA,20200415,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""Given the successes we have achieved and also the challenges that remain, the Government has decided to keep the stay-home decision for another 21 days, starting tomorrow, the 15th of April, 2020 up to the 5th of May, 2020. This is in order to give ourselves more time to study the situation for a longer period. Therefore, all the measures previously announced, will stay in place for another 21 days. This additional 21 days, will definitely, help us to defeat this virus decisively, or if not defeated totally, to prepare better as to how to cope with it."" https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/fourth-address-covid19 (link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200415,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Given the successes we have achieved and also the challenges that remain, the Government has decided to keep the stay-home decision for another 21 days, starting tomorrow, the 15th of April, 2020 up to the 5th of May, 2020. This is in order to give ourselves more time to study the situation for a longer period. Therefore, all the measures previously announced, will stay in place for another 21 days. This additional 21 days, will definitely, help us to defeat this virus decisively, or if not defeated totally, to prepare better as to how to cope with it."" https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/fourth-address-covid19 (link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200504,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 5 persons are prohibited. https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/sites/default/files/speeches/ADDRESS%20ON%20CORONA%20VIRUS%204%20MAY%202020-converted.pdf (link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200506,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Nationwide lockdown has recently been extended by 14 days to end on May 19th. Museveni's May 4th address: eased the lockdown by allowing more service providers such as wholesalers, hardware shops, garages, warehouses, metal/wood workshops, insurance providers and a maximum of 30 lawyers to reopen. These services will supplement the critical services such as pharmacies, food markets, supermarkets and cargo transporters that have remain operational since the inception of the lockdown. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518193727/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200506,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Lockdown relaxation does not include public transport: both public and private transportation remain banned. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518193727/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200506,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"""We are going to make it mandatory for everybody who is not in his/her house to wear a cloth face mask,"" Museveni said. The Ugandan police on Wednesday started enforcing the mandatory wearing of face masks while outdoors, as one of the measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012154524/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/07/c_139035998.htm " Uganda,UGA,20200518,C1: School closing,3,1,"Plans are underway to reopen schools for the end of educational phases candidate classes. The Educational Institutions need two (2) weeks to prepare. Therefore, the date of opening will be 4th of June, 2020. https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/sites/default/files/speeches/SIXTH%20ADDRESS%20TO%20THE%20NATION%20ON%20CORONA%20VIRUS%2017%20MAY%202020-converted.pdf (Link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200518,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The shops selling general merchandize will open provided they are not in the shopping malls, the shopping arcades and food markets. https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/sites/default/files/speeches/SIXTH%20ADDRESS%20TO%20THE%20NATION%20ON%20CORONA%20VIRUS%2017%20MAY%202020-converted.pdf (Link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200518,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events such as communal prayers in Mosques, Churches or in stadia and other open air venues, public political rallies, cultural gatherings or conferences remain cancelled https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/sites/default/files/speeches/ADDRESS%20ON%20CORONA%20VIRUS%204%20MAY%202020-converted.pdf https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/sites/default/files/speeches/SIXTH%20ADDRESS%20TO%20THE%20NATION%20ON%20CORONA%20VIRUS%2017%20MAY%202020-converted.pdf" Uganda,UGA,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Curfew from 1900 hours until 0630 hours remains in place for another 21 days. https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/sites/default/files/speeches/SIXTH%20ADDRESS%20TO%20THE%20NATION%20ON%20CORONA%20VIRUS%2017%20MAY%202020-converted.pdf (Link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200526,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Regulated opening of the public transport means of mini-buses, buses, taxis, provided they carry only one half of their normal capacity. However the ban on public transport subsists in 40 districts that are next to the neighbouring countries. Neither public transport and nor private vehicles will be allowed to move around these districts for the next 21 days. Measure effective 26th May. https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/sites/default/files/speeches/SIXTH%20ADDRESS%20TO%20THE%20NATION%20ON%20CORONA%20VIRUS%2017%20MAY%202020-converted.pdf (Link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200526,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Public transport and private cars now allowed across districts, but remained banned in 40 districts that border neighbouring countries. Announced on May 18, but effective May 26. https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/sites/default/files/speeches/SIXTH%20ADDRESS%20TO%20THE%20NATION%20ON%20CORONA%20VIRUS%2017%20MAY%202020-converted.pdf (Link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200529,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Regulated opening of the public transport means of mini-buses, buses, taxis, provided they carry only one half of their normal capacity. However the ban on public transport subsists in 40 districts that are next to the neighbouring countries. Neither public transport and nor private vehicles will be allowed to move around these districts for the next 21 days. Measure effective 26th May. https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/sites/default/files/speeches/SIXTH%20ADDRESS%20TO%20THE%20NATION%20ON%20CORONA%20VIRUS%2017%20MAY%202020-converted.pdf (Link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Public transport and private cars now allowed across districts, but remained banned in 40 districts that border neighbouring countries. Announced on May 18, but effective May 26. https://www.yowerikmuseveni.com/sites/default/files/speeches/SIXTH%20ADDRESS%20TO%20THE%20NATION%20ON%20CORONA%20VIRUS%2017%20MAY%202020-converted.pdf (Link not archivable)" Uganda,UGA,20200529,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL Bank of Uganda (BoU) issued a statement on March 20th listing the following measures: (i) BoU’s commitment to provide exceptional liquidity assistance for a period of up to one year to financial institutions that might need it; (ii) ensuring that the contingency plans of the supervised financial institutions guarantee the safety of customers and staff; (iii) putting in place a mechanism to minimize the likelihood of sound business going into insolvency due to lack of credit; (iv) waiving limitations on restructuring of credit facilities at financial institutions that may be at risk of going into distress. BoU has also worked with mobile money providers and commercial banks to ensure they reduce charges on mobile money transactions and other digital payment charges. During its April 2020 MPC meeting, BoU reduced its Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 1 percentage point to 8 percent to counter the deteriorating economy, provide adequate access to credit and ensure the smooth functioning of financial markets. Other concrete measures introduced include: (i) directing all Supervised Financial Institutions (SFIs) to defer the payments of dividends and bonuses for at least 90 days effective March 2020 to ensure adequate capital buffers are maintained; (ii) providing liquidity to commercial banks for a longer period through issuance of reverse Repurchase Agreements (REPOs) of up to 60 days at the CBR, with opportunity to roll over; (iii) purchasing Treasury Bonds held by Microfinance Deposit taking Institutions (MDIs) and Credit Institutions (CIs) in order to ease their liquidity distress; and (iv) granting exceptional permission to SFIs to restructure loans of corporate and individual customers that have been affected by the pandemic, on a case by case basis effective April 2020. On April 17th, Bank of Uganda provided more guidelines to be followed by SFIs to safeguard financial sector stability. These include: (i) loan repayment holidays for a maximum of 12 months; (ii) granting credit reliefs only within the 12 month period with effect from April 01, 2020 –these should be in the best interest of customers and with full disclosure; (iii) the credit status at the time of granting a repayment holiday shall remain unchanged for the duration of the said repayment holiday; (iv) prepayment of arrears as a condition for restructuring a credit facility is suspended for 12 months with effect from April 01, 2020; (v) credit status at the time of granting a repayment holiday shall remain unchanged for the duration of the said repayment holiday; and (vi) borrowers are encouraged to request, and SFIs may offer, credit relief. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS Bank of Uganda has announced that it stands ready to intervene in the foreign exchange market to smooth out excess volatility of the exchange rate. Uganda secured US$491.5 million in emergency financing from the IMF on May 6, 2020 under the Rapid Credit Facility. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601230856/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200604,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Quotation: A worker sanitizes a passenger's hands at Usafi taxi park in Kampala, capital of Uganda, on June 4, 2020. Uganda on Thursday further eased its COVID-19 restrictions, reopening public transportation among other measures, after over 70 days of lockdown. Public transportation has been allowed to reopen across the country, excluding districts neighboring other countries. Link: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/05/c_139115156.htm" Uganda,UGA,20200604,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Quotation: A worker sanitizes a passenger's hands at Usafi taxi park in Kampala, capital of Uganda, on June 4, 2020. Uganda on Thursday further eased its COVID-19 restrictions, reopening public transportation among other measures, after over 70 days of lockdown. Public transportation has been allowed to reopen across the country, excluding districts neighboring other countries. Link: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/05/c_139115156.htm" Uganda,UGA,20200612,C1: School closing,3,1,"In Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni said the country is not ready for the resumption of classes. “I had talked about opening schools after June 4, but we have further studied this with the scientists and the eventual decision was to delay. “We have 1.4 million children in these candidate classes and finalists. We don’t have enough testing kits for testing those numbers every two weeks,” Museveni said during a televised speech late Monday http://archive.fo/wvsHX" Uganda,UGA,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"the restriction measures maintained include : (i) closure of international borders and the airport to passengers; (ii) closure of shopping arcades, bars, night-clubs, gyms, saunas, swimming pools and hair-salons; (iii) curfew from 1900hours until 0630 hours; (iv) no carrying of passengers by motorcycles who can only carry cargo; and (v) public and private transport will remain prohibited in the 40 border districts to minimise spread from the neighbouring countries. On 13th June, the Minister of Health revealed that Uganda had entered the third stage of infection of COVID-19 due to an increase in the number of community cases. Government is preparing to have 40,000 hospital beds to treat coronavirus patients. http://archive.fo/cb9GB" Uganda,UGA,20200612,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"the restriction measures maintained include : (i) closure of international borders and the airport to passengers; (ii) closure of shopping arcades, bars, night-clubs, gyms, saunas, swimming pools and hair-salons; (iii) curfew from 1900hours until 0630 hours; (iv) no carrying of passengers by motorcycles who can only carry cargo; and (v) public and private transport will remain prohibited in the 40 border districts to minimise spread from the neighbouring countries. On 13th June, the Minister of Health revealed that Uganda had entered the third stage of infection of COVID-19 due to an increase in the number of community cases. Government is preparing to have 40,000 hospital beds to treat coronavirus patients. http://archive.fo/cb9GB" Uganda,UGA,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"the restriction measures maintained include : (i) closure of international borders and the airport to passengers; (ii) closure of shopping arcades, bars, night-clubs, gyms, saunas, swimming pools and hair-salons; (iii) curfew from 1900hours until 0630 hours; (iv) no carrying of passengers by motorcycles who can only carry cargo; and (v) public and private transport will remain prohibited in the 40 border districts to minimise spread from the neighbouring countries. On 13th June, the Minister of Health revealed that Uganda had entered the third stage of infection of COVID-19 due to an increase in the number of community cases. Government is preparing to have 40,000 hospital beds to treat coronavirus patients. http://archive.fo/cb9GB" Uganda,UGA,20200612,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"the restriction measures maintained include : (i) closure of international borders and the airport to passengers; (ii) closure of shopping arcades, bars, night-clubs, gyms, saunas, swimming pools and hair-salons; (iii) curfew from 1900hours until 0630 hours; (iv) no carrying of passengers by motorcycles who can only carry cargo; and (v) public and private transport will remain prohibited in the 40 border districts to minimise spread from the neighbouring countries. On 13th June, the Minister of Health revealed that Uganda had entered the third stage of infection of COVID-19 due to an increase in the number of community cases. Government is preparing to have 40,000 hospital beds to treat coronavirus patients. http://archive.fo/cb9GB" Uganda,UGA,20200612,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"the restriction measures maintained include : (i) closure of international borders and the airport to passengers; (ii) closure of shopping arcades, bars, night-clubs, gyms, saunas, swimming pools and hair-salons; (iii) curfew from 1900hours until 0630 hours; (iv) no carrying of passengers by motorcycles who can only carry cargo; and (v) public and private transport will remain prohibited in the 40 border districts to minimise spread from the neighbouring countries. On 13th June, the Minister of Health revealed that Uganda had entered the third stage of infection of COVID-19 due to an increase in the number of community cases. Government is preparing to have 40,000 hospital beds to treat coronavirus patients. http://archive.fo/cb9GB" Uganda,UGA,20200612,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"the restriction measures maintained include : (i) closure of international borders and the airport to passengers; (ii) closure of shopping arcades, bars, night-clubs, gyms, saunas, swimming pools and hair-salons; (iii) curfew from 1900hours until 0630 hours; (iv) no carrying of passengers by motorcycles who can only carry cargo; and (v) public and private transport will remain prohibited in the 40 border districts to minimise spread from the neighbouring countries. On 13th June, the Minister of Health revealed that Uganda had entered the third stage of infection of COVID-19 due to an increase in the number of community cases. Government is preparing to have 40,000 hospital beds to treat coronavirus patients. http://archive.fo/cb9GB" Uganda,UGA,20200612,C8: International travel controls,3,,"the restriction measures maintained include : (i) closure of international borders and the airport to passengers; (ii) closure of shopping arcades, bars, night-clubs, gyms, saunas, swimming pools and hair-salons; (iii) curfew from 1900hours until 0630 hours; (iv) no carrying of passengers by motorcycles who can only carry cargo; and (v) public and private transport will remain prohibited in the 40 border districts to minimise spread from the neighbouring countries. On 13th June, the Minister of Health revealed that Uganda had entered the third stage of infection of COVID-19 due to an increase in the number of community cases. Government is preparing to have 40,000 hospital beds to treat coronavirus patients. http://archive.fo/cb9GB" Uganda,UGA,20200612,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL Bank of Uganda (BoU) issued a statement on March 20th listing the following measures: (i) BoU’s commitment to provide exceptional liquidity assistance for a period of up to one year to financial institutions that might need it; (ii) ensuring that the contingency plans of the supervised financial institutions guarantee the safety of customers and staff; (iii) putting in place a mechanism to minimize the likelihood of sound business going into insolvency due to lack of credit; (iv) waiving limitations on restructuring of credit facilities at financial institutions that may be at risk of going into distress. BoU has also worked with mobile money providers and commercial banks to ensure they reduce charges on mobile money transactions and other digital payment charges. During its April 2020 MPC meeting, BoU reduced its Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 1 percentage point to 8 percent to counter the deteriorating economy, provide adequate access to credit and ensure the smooth functioning of financial markets. On June 8th, 2020, BoU further reduced its Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 1 percentage point to 7 percent to mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on the economy and ensure that financial institutions can further reduce their lending rates to steer lending. Average lending rates have fallen to 17.7 percent in April 2020 from 19.9 percent in January 2020, mainly because of the liquidity easing measures that have been instituted by BoU since the start of the pandemic. Other concrete measures introduced include: (i) directing all Supervised Financial Institutions (SFIs) to defer the payments of dividends and bonuses for at least 90 days effective March 2020 to ensure adequate capital buffers are maintained; (ii) providing liquidity to commercial banks for a longer period through issuance of reverse Repurchase Agreements (REPOs) of up to 60 days at the CBR, with opportunity to roll over; (iii) purchasing Treasury Bonds held by Microfinance Deposit taking Institutions (MDIs) and Credit Institutions (CIs) in order to ease their liquidity distress; and (iv) granting exceptional permission to SFIs to restructure loans of corporate and individual customers that have been affected by the pandemic, on a case by case basis effective April 2020. On April 17th, Bank of Uganda provided more guidelines to be followed by SFIs to safeguard financial sector stability. These include: (i) loan repayment holidays for a maximum of 12 months; (ii) granting credit reliefs only within the 12 month period with effect from April 1st, 2020 –these should be in the best interest of customers and with full disclosure; (iii) the credit status at the time of granting a repayment holiday shall remain unchanged for the duration of the said repayment holiday; (iv) prepayment of arrears as a condition for restructuring a credit facility is suspended for 12 months with effect from April 01, 2020; (v) credit status at the time of granting a repayment holiday shall remain unchanged for the duration of the said repayment holiday; and (vi) borrowers are encouraged to request, and SFIs may offer, credit relief. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS Bank of Uganda has announced that it stands ready to intervene in the foreign exchange market to smooth out excess volatility of the exchange rate. Uganda secured US$491.5 million in emergency financing from the IMF on May 6, 2020 under the Rapid Credit Facility. http://archive.fo/cb9GB" Uganda,UGA,20200612,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"http://archive.fo/Uq81I" Uganda,UGA,20200612,H2: Testing policy,1,,"http://archive.fo/Uq81I" Uganda,UGA,20200612,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"http://archive.fo/Uq81I" Uganda,UGA,20200622,C1: School closing,3,1,"""On 22 June 2020, the President of Uganda announced that schools will remain closed in response to the COVID19 emergency, and it is unclear when they will re-open. The Government of Uganda now plans to launch a longdistance education programme through radio programmes, with each homestead receiving a radio set."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201201233522/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Uganda%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-30%20June%202020.pdf" Uganda,UGA,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""On June 22, the President addressed the nation and announced that the following lockdown restrictions would continue for an unspecified length of time as Uganda continues to register more covid-19 community cases; (i) continued ban on the reopening of schools, bars, gyms, hair salons, shopping arcades, religious gatherings, hawkers and the carrying of passengers on motorcycles; (ii) curfew from 1900hours until 0630 hours."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194841/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200622,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""Reopening of public and private transport in selected border districts that have not registered any covid-19 infections."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194841/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Still current: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706194841/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200622,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"June 22 announcement - ""Additionally, he announced the opening of some of the border districts to freedom of movement but kept other hot spot border districts closed to any kind of private or public transport."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706215646/https://ug.usembassy.gov/health%E2%80%AFalert-u-s-embassy-kampala-july-1-2020/" Uganda,UGA,20200622,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Entebbe International Airport, as well as all land borders, remain closed to passenger traffic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200706215646/https://ug.usembassy.gov/health%E2%80%AFalert-u-s-embassy-kampala-july-1-2020/" Uganda,UGA,20200622,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current: https://twitter.com/minofhealthug/status/1276434380177760256?lang=en (not archivable) " Uganda,UGA,20200706,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"'The Government of Uganda and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) are distributing take-home food rations to school children in the Karamoja sub-region in north-eastern Uganda to support home-learning while schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak across the country' https://web.archive.org/web/20200721082713/https://www.busiweek.com/uganda-govt-and-wfp-distribute-food-to-130000-school-children-in-karamoja/" Uganda,UGA,20200710,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 10 July 2020, over 3000 Congolese refugees are to arrive in Uganda following a temporary and partial opening of borders at Golajo and Mount Zeu in north-western Uganda. The refugees will be required to quarantine for fourteen days upon arrival in accordance with national guidelines, after which they will be transported to existing refugee settlements. https://web.archive.org/web/20200719230250/https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing/2020/7/5f042a5a4/3000-congolese-refugees-arrive-uganda-three-days.html" Uganda,UGA,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On Friday 17 July, 48 shopping arcades in Kampala will be allowed to re-open for business after they met the required 'Standard Operating Procedures'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200719204732/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Uganda,UGA,20200721,C1: School closing,3,1,"According to UNESCO, schools in Uganda are still closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200730134212/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Uganda,UGA,20200727,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"After four months in lockdown, motorcycles commonly known as 'boda bodas' have resumed public transport in Uganda and are allowed to carry passengers. On Monday [July 27], following a presidential directive, motorcyclists were allowed to give rides again. However, boda bodas must follow strict measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, much to the displeasure of both cyclists and passengers. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200728182037/https://www.voanews.com/africa/ugandan-boda-bodas-return-road-requirements" Uganda,UGA,20200801,C1: School closing,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075228/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Uganda,UGA,20200801,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075932/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075932/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075932/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200801,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075932/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200801,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew still remains. https://web.archive.org/web/20200809075932/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200810,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Uganda President Yoweri Musiveni has mentioned that the decision to reopen schools in the country will be made in September"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820103851/https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2020/08/05/covid-19-what-will-it-cost-to-reopen-schools-in-uganda/" Uganda,UGA,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Shopping arcades, hairdressers and salons will be open from 22 July. Shopping malls, supermarkets and pharmacies are open. Hotels and restaurants are open with social distancing measures in place and food delivery services (such as Jumia) remain operational outside of curfew hours."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820114638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus ""Museveni said business arcades must have temperature checks and traders must wear masks, ensure social distancing, and follow other safety guidelines"" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820114007/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/businesses-to-reopen-as-uganda-eases-virus-lockdown/1918466" Uganda,UGA,20200810,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Source: web.archive.org/web/20200820114638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200810,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new update. Source: web.archive.org/web/20200820114638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200810,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No new updates. Source: web.archive.org/web/20200820114007/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/businesses-to-reopen-as-uganda-eases-virus-lockdown/1918466" Uganda,UGA,20200810,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The government also allowed motorcycle taxi (boda boda) drivers to resume carrying passengers as of July 27 and the curfew was shortened to 2100h-0530h.? Schools, churches, and mosques remain closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121747/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20200810,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""He also revised the daily curfew timing to start at 9 p.m. (1800GMT) and end at 5:30 a.m. (0230GMT). The president said all boda boda riders and their passengers must wear masks, and the taxis will not be allowed to operate after 6 p.m."" (Curfews and restrictions not geographically specific). Source: web.archive.org/web/20200820114007/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/businesses-to-reopen-as-uganda-eases-virus-lockdown/1918466 " Uganda,UGA,20200810,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No new updates. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820111056/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/entry-requirements" Uganda,UGA,20200810,E1: Income support,0,,"No evidence of direct or indirect income support and relief from online sources. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200820123348/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200810,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new updates. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200820123348/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200810,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new updates. Source:http://web.archive.org/web/20200820110331/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20200810,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new updates. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820131731/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/project/testing-eligibility-tool/" Uganda,UGA,20200810,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new updates. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820110331/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20200821,C1: School closing,3,1,"On July 21, President Museveni announced the government would allow shopping arcades and beauty salons to reopen immediately following an earlier lifting of some lockdown measures such as a ban on the use of private vehicles and closure of most stores. The government also allowed motorcycle taxi (boda boda) drivers to resume carrying passengers as of July 27 and the curfew was shortened to 2100h-0530h.? Schools, churches, and mosques remain closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121747/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Shopping arcades, hairdressers and salons will be open from 22 July. Shopping malls, supermarkets and pharmacies are open. Hotels and restaurants are open with social distancing measures in place and food delivery services (such as Jumia) remain operational outside of curfew hours. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820114638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings of more than 5 people are still prohibited. Public exercise is still banned. Schools, churches, and mosques remain closed. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820114638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121747/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 5 people are still prohibited. Public exercise is still banned. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200820114638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200821,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is generally allowed at half-capacity and all passengers are required to wear masks. Private vehicles are allowed to carry only four passengers, including a driver. Generally, public transport is operating save for a few routes such as Kampala to Hoima, Tororo, Moyo, and other border districts. Public transport operators are expected to provide sanitization, passengers are required to wear masks, and seating is limited to half regular capacity. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121747/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No new update. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903121747/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200820114638/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200821,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All passengers returning to Uganda, including U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents who might be able to avail themselves of special repatriation flights bringing passengers into Uganda, must be prepared to quarantine at the direction of the Government of Uganda. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903114641/https://ug.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-kampala-september-1-2020/" Uganda,UGA,20200821,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903125436/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903125436/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200821,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903124931/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20200821,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903124931/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200903124931/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20200901,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Uganda President Orders Task-force To Consider Opening Schools: President Museveni has directed the COVID-19 National Taskforce to discuss reopening of schools across the country in a phased manner starting with candidate classes. "" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201201235523/https://www.facebook.com/180016102034353/posts/uganda-president-orders-task-force-to-consider-opening-schools-president-museven/3500891709946759/" Uganda,UGA,20200904,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912073043/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20200904,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. Gatherings of more than 5 people are still prohibited. Public exercise is still banned. • https://web.archive.org/web/20200912073127/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus " Uganda,UGA,20200904,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change. Gatherings of more than 5 people are still prohibited. Public exercise is still banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912073127/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus " Uganda,UGA,20200904,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change. • “Is a curfew in place? Yes. • A nationwide curfew is enforced from 2100h to 0530h.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200912073043/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ " Uganda,UGA,20200904,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912073043/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20200904,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912073043/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"It is still mandatory for everyone aged 6 or above to wear a face mask when outside your house. Further guidance is available from the Ministry of Health website. https://web.archive.org/web/20200912073127/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus " Uganda,UGA,20200913,C1: School closing,3,1,"Although Uganda's COVID-19 restrictions, initially among the strictest in the continent, have been eased since July 22, schools, places of worship and bars remain closed and public gatherings restricted to a maximum of five people. Face masks must also be worn at all times outside of private residences. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212940/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/381336/uganda-borders-reopen-on-september-20-update-13Although Uganda's COVID-19 restrictions, initially among the strictest in the continent, have been eased since July 22, schools, places of worship and bars remain closed and public gatherings restricted to a maximum of five people. Face masks must also be worn at all times outside of private residences. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212940/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/381336/uganda-borders-reopen-on-september-20-update-13" Uganda,UGA,20200913,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Shopping malls and arcades, supermarkets, pharmacies, hairdressers and salons are open. Casinos, gaming centres, cinemas, gyms and bars remain closed. Hotels and restaurants are open with social distancing measures in place and food delivery services remain operational outside of curfew hours. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212022/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212029/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212940/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/381336/uganda-borders-reopen-on-september-20-update-13" Uganda,UGA,20200913,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"A ban on public gathering and a night-time curfew still remain in force. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212022/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212029/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212629/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cmj34zmwme4t/uganda" Uganda,UGA,20200913,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"A ban on public gathering and a night-time curfew still remain in force. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212022/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212029/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212629/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cmj34zmwme4t/uganda" Uganda,UGA,20200913,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"- Travel by public transport (including minibus taxis, buses, coaches, passenger trains) is now allowed in all except. Tuk tuks and boda bodas (motorbike taxis) are allowed to carry passengers but must stop operating by 6pm. - Public transport operators are expected to provide sanitization, passengers are required to wear masks, and seating is limited to half regular capacity. - A ban on private and public transport has been lifted in districts bordering neighbouring countries. Link: Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212022/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212029/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212629/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cmj34zmwme4t/uganda" Uganda,UGA,20200913,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A ban on public gathering and a night-time curfew still remain in force. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212022/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212029/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212629/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cmj34zmwme4t/uganda" Uganda,UGA,20200913,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"- Travel by public transport (including minibus taxis, buses, coaches, passenger trains) is now allowed in all except. Tuk tuks and boda bodas (motorbike taxis) are allowed to carry passengers but must stop operating by 6pm. - Public transport operators are expected to provide sanitization, passengers are required to wear masks, and seating is limited to half regular capacity. - A ban on private and public transport has been lifted in districts bordering neighbouring countries. Link: Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212022/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212029/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212629/https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cmj34zmwme4t/uganda" Uganda,UGA,20200913,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Previous score of the indicator migth be incorrect (2 instead of 1). In addition, the government has announced the following measures: - delaying payment of CIT for corporations and SMEs; deferring payment of PAYE by affected sectors such as tourism and floriculture; waiving interest on tax arrears; expediting payment of outstanding VAT refunds and reducing domestic arrears; - introducing a tax exemption on items destined to medical use and expanding labor-intensive public works programs in the Roads and Water and Environment sectors. - The Bank of Uganda remains committed to providing liquidity support to for a period of up to one year to supervised financial institutions in need and putting in place a mechanism to minimize the likelihood of insolvency due to lack of credit. The BoU waived limitations on restructuring of credit facilities at financial institutions that may be at risk of going into distress and has also worked with mobile money providers and commercial banks to ensure they reduce charges on mobile money transactions and other digital payment charges. - All Supervised Financial Institutions (SFIs) were directed to defer dividend payments and bonuses for at least 90 days effective March 2020 to ensure capital adequacy. Other measures include purchases of Treasury Bonds held by microfinance deposit taking institutions and credit institutions to ease liquidity pressures and exceptional permission to SFIs to restructure loans as needed on a case by case basis. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200926153043/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200913,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925211715/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20200913,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005194542/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Testing-Eligibility-Tool-Final-English.pdf" Uganda,UGA,20200913,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Previous coding might be wrong as it goes to 2 with no justification. The MOH appears to be conducting contact tracing Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925220116/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/ Howver a set of sources seems to argue that efforts are weak: - Dr Monica Musenero, the senior presidential adviser on epidemics, said: “In Kampala, if you try to do contact tracing, you will have half of the city in quarantine.” - Scientists advising the government on Covid-19 have attributed the sharp rise in cases of Covid-19 community infections and increasing deaths to ineffective communication strategy, distrust, the challenge in balancing safety with livelihood and hardship in tracing contacts. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925215521/https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/covid-19-contact-tracing-overwhelms-govt-2305400 https://web.archive.org/web/20200925215751/https://www.pmldaily.com/news/2020/09/uganda-records-179-new-covid-19-cases-amid-concerns-country-is-losing-war-against-pandemic.html" Uganda,UGA,20200913,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Previous coding is probably incorrect as masks are only mandatory in public spaces) see: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212149/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/GUIDELINES-ON-MASK-USE-NEW.pdf Public transport is generally allowed at half-capacity and all passengers are required to wear masks. When in public, wearing of masks is required and individuals are expected to maintain social distancing at all times. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212022/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212029/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/staying-during-coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200920,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Ugandan authorities reopened the country's land borders and airports on Sunday, September 20. Tourists and citizens stranded abroad due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic are permitted to enter the country, provided they have tested negative for the disease within the 72 hours prior to their arrival. Tourists and returning citizens will not be permitted to mix upon arrival, and tourists will be taken directly to their destinations or designated transit hotels. Returning citizens will not be required to quarantine, but health ministry officials may visit them at their home address for follow up checks. International commercial flights are expected to resume on October 1. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200925212940/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/381336/uganda-borders-reopen-on-september-20-update-13" Uganda,UGA,20200926,C1: School closing,3,1,"On September 20, President Museveni announced changes to the current restrictions, including opening of Entebbe International Airport on October 1 and all land borders, allowing schools to re-open on October 15 for the candidate classes, permitting places of worship to gather with groups of 70 persons or less. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005154631/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20200926,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Shopping malls and arcades, supermarkets, pharmacies, hairdressers and salons are open. Casinos, gaming centres, cinemas, and bars remain closed. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005153438/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200926,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Gatherings of more than 5 people are still prohibited. Public exercise is still banned. Places of worship are allowed to reopen but with some restrictions in place. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005153438/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus " Uganda,UGA,20200926,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 5 people are still prohibited. Public exercise is still banned. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005153438/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200926,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Movement by personal vehicles is now permitted in all districts, including those with an international border, but is still limited to 4 people per car (including the driver) and all must wear masks if there is more than one person in the vehicle. Travel by public transport (including minibus taxis, buses, coaches, passenger trains) is now allowed. Tuk tuks and boda bodas (motorbike taxis) are allowed to carry passengers, but must stop operating by 6pm. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005153438/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus " Uganda,UGA,20200926,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"A curfew remains in place from 9pm to 6am. Passengers travelling on flights departing during curfew hours (9pm to 6am) will be allowed to travel to the airport upon presentation of a valid ticket. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005153438/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20200926,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No new policy in place" Uganda,UGA,20200926,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Entry to Uganda Entebbe International Airport re-opened on 1 October 2020. Land borders have also re-opened. New COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) are in place for arriving and departing passengers. On arrival at Entebbe International Airport and at land border crossings, travellers will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before boarding the aircraft. Airlines have been directed not to allow passengers without a negative test certificate to travel. Foreign national passengers who arrive without a valid negative test certificate will be denied entry. You should not use the NHS testing service to get a test in order to facilitate your travel to another country. You should arrange to take a private test. Testing/Screening on arrival Arriving passengers will be subject to temperature checks and will be screened for infectious diseases by the Port Health authorities. If a passengers shows signs or symptoms of any infectious disease they will taken by ambulance to a local isolation centre to undergo a COVID-19 test at their own cost. Test results will be returned within 24 to 48 hours; passengers will be expected to remain at the isolation centre until the test results are returned. If a foreign national tests positive for COVID-19 and wishes to be repatriated for treatment outside of Uganda, they will be expected to cover the costs themselves. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005152950/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/entry-requirements" Uganda,UGA,20200926,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy on income support" Uganda,UGA,20200926,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005190702/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uganda,UGA,20200926,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005191811/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20200926,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"From the Ministry of Health website the contact tracing seems to be comprehensive. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005191811/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20200926,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"It is mandatory for everyone aged 6 or above to wear a face mask when outside your house. Further guidance is available from the Ministry of Health website. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201005153438/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Exception - places of worship to gather with groups of 70 persons or less - announced on 20th Sept https://web.archive.org/web/20201019190412/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"While contact tracing is being carried out, the MOH website lists that 2,828 contacts completed follow up while 44, 575 are under follow up - indicating that contact tracing might not be incredibly effective https://web.archive.org/web/20201019184349/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20201015,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Despite rising coronavirus infections across the country, schools in Uganda reopened on Thursday after a seven-month break. The government has allowed schools to resume finalist and candidate classes for now, with no date announced yet for the return of other students. Schools were ordered to ensure COVID-19 safety measures before reopening, including handwashing facilities, temperature guns, and availability of face masks. Some institutions that failed to meet requirements will remain closed, according to the Education Ministry."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202000345/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/uganda-reopens-schools-despite-virus-fears/2007193" Uganda,UGA,20201019,C1: School closing,2,1,"According to UNESCO, schools are partially open. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122184517/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Uganda,UGA,20201019,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus Travel by public transport (including minibus taxis, buses, coaches, passenger trains) is now allowed. Tuk tuks and boda bodas (motorbike taxis) are allowed to carry passengers, but must stop operating by 6pm" Uganda,UGA,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus Travel is now allowed between districts" Uganda,UGA,20201019,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/entry-requirements On arrival at Entebbe International Airport and at land border crossings, travellers will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before boarding the aircraft. Airlines have been directed not to allow passengers without a negative test certificate to travel. Foreign national passengers who arrive without a valid negative test certificate will be denied entry. Infants aged three and under are exempt as long as the accompanying parents have a negative test certificate. Arriving passengers will be subject to temperature checks and will be screened for infectious diseases by the Port Health authorities. If a passengers shows signs or symptoms of any infectious disease they will taken by ambulance to a local isolation centre to undergo a COVID-19 test at their own cost. Test results will be returned within 24 to 48 hours; passengers will be expected to remain at the isolation centre until the test results are returned. If a foreign national tests positive for COVID-19 and wishes to be repatriated for treatment outside of Uganda, they will be expected to cover the costs themselves. Departing passengers may be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate, issued 120 hours before travel. Please check with your airline for exact requirements. There are a number of public and private COVID-19 tests centres in Uganda. For further information, please see the government COVID-19 Response website. Departing passengers will be required to wear a face mask inside the terminal and will be subject to temperature checks. Social distancing will also be in place and only passengers with valid tickets and airport officials will be allowed into the terminal building. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 4 hours before departure. Passengers travelling on flights departing during curfew hours (9pm to 6am) will be allowed to travel to the airport upon presentation of a valid ticket." Uganda,UGA,20201019,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy update" Uganda,UGA,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy update " Uganda,UGA,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://covid19.gou.go.ug/pillar6_resource.html" Uganda,UGA,20201019,H2: Testing policy,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://covid19.gou.go.ug/pillar6_resource.html" Uganda,UGA,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://covid19.gou.go.ug/pillar6_resource.html" Uganda,UGA,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus Som eplaces reopening but with socail distancing required. Gyms, cinemas and bars still closed " Uganda,UGA,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus No policy update, large gatherings are still banned " Uganda,UGA,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus Gatherings of more than 5 people are not allowed " Uganda,UGA,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus Curfew applies from 9pm to 5am. Exemptions only apply to those travelling to the airport and one must present a valid ticket. " Uganda,UGA,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus All people over 6 must wear a mask outside the home " Uganda,UGA,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes" Uganda,UGA,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No changes" Uganda,UGA,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No changes" Uganda,UGA,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No changes" Uganda,UGA,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No changes" Uganda,UGA,20201030,C8: International travel controls,1,,"no changes in controls" Uganda,UGA,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Utilizes the WHO information on public sites and twitter accounts." Uganda,UGA,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No changes noted" Uganda,UGA,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the US Embassy in Uganda, on November 9th, cinemas, gyms, and massage parlors have been permitted to open while casinos and gaming centers are restricted to operating between the hours of 6:30am to 7:00pm. Bars and dance halls remain closed. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123004030/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20201109,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to the US Embassy in Uganda, gathering of about 200 people can go on with social distancing measures and wearing of masks. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123004030/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ " Uganda,UGA,20201109,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"According to the US Embassy in Uganda, gathering of about 200 people can go on with social distancing measures. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123004030/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ " Uganda,UGA,20201109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"According to the US Embassy in Uganda, public transport is generally allowed at half-capacity and all passengers are required to wear masks. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123004030/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ " Uganda,UGA,20201109,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"There is a nationwide curfew from 2100h to 0600h. Note that arriving and departing airline passengers will be exempt curfew restrictions when their flights take place during quarantine hours. However, drivers should have with them documentary evidence of their connection to passengers arriving at or departing from the airport in order to facilitate passage through police checkpoints enforcing the nationwide curfew. Motorcycle taxi (boda boda) drivers must cease their movements by 1800h. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123004030/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ " Uganda,UGA,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no such restrictions. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123004030/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ " Uganda,UGA,20201109,C8: International travel controls,1,,"There are no quarantine measures for travellers who present a negative test result. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123004030/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ " Uganda,UGA,20201109,E1: Income support,0,,"No new information was gathered from the IMF" Uganda,UGA,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There seems to be no new information concerning this placeholder." Uganda,UGA,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a dedicated webpage to COVID-19. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123005854/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20201109,H2: Testing policy,1,,"A number of health facilities in Kampala offer COVID-19 testing. These include Makerere University Hospital, Mulago National Referral Hospital, Lancet Laboratories (ph. 041-4341621), MBN Laboratories (ph. 0700-533-954), and Medipal Hospital (ph. 0417-799-900). Individuals are expected to cover the expense of the test. Average cost for testing is UGX 350,000. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123004030/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ " Uganda,UGA,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There is information on the COVID-19 website with data on contact tracing. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123005854/https://www.health.go.ug/covid/" Uganda,UGA,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"According to the website of the UK government on travel to Uganda, It is mandatory for everyone aged 6 or above to wear a face mask when outside your house. Further guidance is available from the Ministry of Health website. Please see: https://web.archive.org/web/20201123010559/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/coronavirus" Uganda,UGA,20201123,C1: School closing,2,1,"""The Ministry of Education will start countrywide inspection of schools this week to assess their readiness to reopen for more classes. Government only allowed finalists to resume classes last month following a seven-month closure of schools due to the outbreak of the Covid-19. During inspection, ministry officials will focus on the schools' observance of standard operating procedures (SoPs) and their capacity to manage more classes."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201202001738/https://allafrica.com/stories/202012010189.html" Uganda,UGA,20201124,C1: School closing,2,1,"Some schools are still closed - look to January for possible reopening. ""Mr Mulindwa, who chairs the ministry’s Covid-19 taskforce, said while they had planned for the candidates to report on January 11 for third term, this will be extended by a week to allow learners of voting age participate in the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for January 14."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207215048/https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/schools-to-reopen-for-only-3-more-classes-3218014" Uganda,UGA,20201124,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""At the onset of the election campaigns, the Electoral Commission (EC) issued guidelines in line with measures to control the spread of Covid-19. The guidelines banned physical rallies and restricted town hall meetings to 70 people. This number was recently revised to 200 people per meeting. The presidential and other candidates seeking political office at various levels are expected to observe them throughout the election period with maximum compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Ministry of Health. As the presidential candidates traverse the country selling their agenda to voters, a disturbing trend has emerged where some candidates or their agents are addressing large crowds in blatant violation of set guidelines to control the spread of Covid-19.""" Uganda,UGA,20201124,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Only some areas are still under lockdown. Officials have noted that they think the increased freedoms are responsible for increased numbers. Watch for new controls. ""developing a resurgence strategy to address the spike in cases. This will be based on a set threshold which includes the number of cases and deaths in a given period."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207215630/https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/ugandas-health-ministry-blames-lifting-of-lockdown-for-covid-19-surge-b3877b4f-c9a2-5974-a33b-9810531f0591" Uganda,UGA,20201124,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Only some areas are still under lockdown. Officials have noted that they think the increased freedoms are responsible for increased numbers. Watch for new controls. ""developing a resurgence strategy to address the spike in cases. This will be based on a set threshold which includes the number of cases and deaths in a given period."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207215630/https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/ugandas-health-ministry-blames-lifting-of-lockdown-for-covid-19-surge-b3877b4f-c9a2-5974-a33b-9810531f0591" Uganda,UGA,20201124,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Noted testing at the borders in some articles, related to increased numbers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207215943/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-11/16/c_139518267.htm" Uganda,UGA,20201124,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change - TWITTER account and website remain active" Uganda,UGA,20201124,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Noted testing at the borders in some articles, related to increased numbers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207215943/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-11/16/c_139518267.htm" Uganda,UGA,20201124,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Some places display usage of masks & some places refer to schools or internationals requiring them, but there is nothing on their ministry site now to tell the locals to wear masks. They use distance as a preventative measure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222137/https://www.health.go.ug/ " Uganda,UGA,20201124,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Something to watch for vaccines. Included now in ANTICOV is ‘adaptive platform trial' that will test the safety and efficacy of treatments in 2,000 to 3,000 mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Sudan, and Uganda. Launched on November 24 - but doesn't say which countries will launch when. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207193410/https://www.newvision.co.ug/news/1534526/covid-19-treating-mild-cases-key-africa" Uganda,UGA,20201207,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy update, some schools required closing with potential reopening in January " Uganda,UGA,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"/web/20201213195101/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"/web/20201213195101/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/" Uganda,UGA,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"/web/20201213195101/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ Restrictions on gatherings over 200 people and no spectators allowed at sporting events " Uganda,UGA,20201207,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy update" Uganda,UGA,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"/web/20201213195101/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ ongoing curfew" Uganda,UGA,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"/web/20201213195101/https://ug.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-page/ " Uganda,UGA,20201207,C8: International travel controls,1,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201213185549/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda As well as screening at the airport travellers must present negative COVID test " Uganda,UGA,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy update, ongoing large scale public engagement with government " Uganda,UGA,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"No policy update " Uganda,UGA,20201207,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"Currently no policy update " Ukraine,UKR,20200205,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Diagnosis will only be carried out in cases that meet the epidemiological and clinical definition of the disease specified in the WHO guidelines. Link: https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-society/2870959-diagnostiku-koronavirusu-v-ukraini-provoditimut-za-kriteriami-vooz.html https://web.archive.org/save/https://covid19.com.ua/en/ Diagnostic testing will only be carried out in cases that meet the epidemiological and clinical definition of the disease outlined in the WHO guidelines. The testing will be conducted by the Virology Reference Laboratory of the Public Health Center of Ukraine. It is impossible to buy a diagnostic test kit for independent use." Ukraine,UKR,20200206,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Diagnosis will only be carried out in cases that meet the epidemiological and clinical definition of the disease specified in the WHO guidelines. Link: https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-society/2870959-diagnostiku-koronavirusu-v-ukraini-provoditimut-za-kriteriami-vooz.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200303,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Ukrainian Government has created a special information page with all relevant information in addition to daily briefings by the chief medical officer and government officials: https://web.archive.org/web/20200414005009/https://covid19.gov.ua/en" Ukraine,UKR,20200312,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schooling is stopped at nursery schools, general secondary schools, out-of- school educational institutions, colleges, universities, institutions of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate learning: https://web.archive.org/web/20200414005009/https://covid19.gov.ua/en http://web.archive.org/web/20201126155322/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322196/ukraine-government-closes-all-schools-and-universities-due-to-covid-19-march-12-update-2" Ukraine,UKR,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"'In an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Ukraine closed schools and banned public events of 200 people or more, effective March 12.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200406142305/https://www.forbes.com/sites/katyagorchinskaya/2020/03/11/ukraine-closes-schools-bans-public-events-over-coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200406142428/http://search.ligazakon.ua/l_doc2.nsf/link1/KP200211.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"'In an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Ukraine closed schools and banned public events of 200 people or more, effective March 12.' https://web.archive.org/web/20200406142305/https://www.forbes.com/sites/katyagorchinskaya/2020/03/11/ukraine-closes-schools-bans-public-events-over-coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200406142428/http://search.ligazakon.ua/l_doc2.nsf/link1/KP200211.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200312,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Bus services between cities within one area do not work. Until May 11, regular and irregular transportation of passengers by road in suburban, long-distance, intra-regional and inter-regional traffic is prohibited; passenger transportation by air"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427201325/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200312,E1: Income support,1,0,"The amount of payments for persons receiving the minimum unemployment benefit without taking into account wages and length of service has been raised from UAH 650 to UAH 1,000 for the quarantine period. The Decree applies from the beginning of the quarantine announcement, ie from March 12, and will be valid for 30 calendar days after the quarantine ends: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430222447/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/minimalnu-dopomogu-po-bezrobittyu-pidvishcheno-z-650-grn-do-1000-grn-minekonomiki" Ukraine,UKR,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov is urging Ukrainians to limit their trips across the country over the situation with the Covid-19 coronavirus. ""We have a big request: to limit travel within the country, to limit as much as possible any movement while abroad, in order to protect ourselves from the disease that is raging across the world."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200817095556/https://www.unian.info/society/10914218-ukraine-authorities-urge-citizens-to-limit-travel-across-country.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"State institutions are recommended by the Ministry of Health to identify all contacts of those identified as havign covid19. Link to the Decree of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817134159/https://moz.gov.ua/article/ministry-mandates/nakaz-moz-ukraini-vid-13032020--663-pro-optimizaciju-zahodiv-schodo-nedopuschennja-zanesennja-i-poshirennja-na-teritorii-ukraini-vipadkiv-covid-19" Ukraine,UKR,20200316,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"President Zelenskyy stated in an address ""I strongly recommend that all people stay home, except for the need to buy food or pharmaceuticals."" This is a development from three days earlier in which only those over 60 were advised to stay home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200407160742/https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/zvernennya-glavi-derzhavi-shodo-protidiyi-koronavirusu-60181 " Ukraine,UKR,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Starting from 16 March 2020, entry into the territory of Ukraine of foreign nationals and stateless persons has been suspended, except for persons who are entitled to permanent or temporary residence in the territory of Ukraine, and in some other cases. Starting from 17 March 2020, border crossing checkpoints are closed for aviation, rail, and bus services: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417195633/https://covid19.gov.ua/border" Ukraine,UKR,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Starting March 17, food supply, trade and entertaining enterprises, fitness clubs, and cultural establishments temporarily stop working. Cafes and restaurants are only open for take-out and delivery service only. Domestic trade of food, petrol, hygienic items, and medications is allowed for people to buy and sell. Banking and insurance are permitted. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427201956/https://covid19.gov.ua/en" Ukraine,UKR,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"There is a ban on any public gatherings with more than 10 participants. It is only allowed to hold events necessary to provide the activities of central and local government authorities: https://web.archive.org/web/20200414005009/https://covid19.gov.ua/en" Ukraine,UKR,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"There is a ban on any public gatherings with more than 10 participants. It is only allowed to hold events necessary to provide the activities of central and local government authorities: https://web.archive.org/web/20200414005009/https://covid19.gov.ua/en" Ukraine,UKR,20200318,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""You can not move in groups of more than two people"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427201325/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200318,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"From 18 March to 11 May, no more than 10 passengers are allowed to be transported simultaneously by public transport. The subway in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro does not work. Regular and irregular passenger and road transport is prohibited: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427201325/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200325,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 247 “On the Provision of Housing Subsidies”, which provided for simplification of the procedure for granting housing subsidies and introduced additional compensation for utility costs. This decision significantly strengthens the program of housing subsidies and social support for the least protected categories of citizens: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817102229/https://cis-legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=123781" Ukraine,UKR,20200330,E1: Income support,1,0,"Parliament adopted a package of changes to support citizens, business and the economy of the state. Among all initiatives, the bill introduces the concept of partial unemployment for small and medium-sized businesses. Support for employee benefits will be provided in case of saving their jobs. Amount of assistance - up to 1 minimum wage: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430220557/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/verhovna-rada-prijnyala-paket-zmin-dlya-pidtrimki-gromadyan-biznesu-ta-ekonomiki-derzhavi" Ukraine,UKR,20200331,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"USAID stated on 31st March that they were helping to ""train rapid-response teams to investigate cases and conduct contact tracing."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200817134451/https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/2908753-usaid-coordinating-with-ukraine-to-identify-areas-for-investment-of-usd-12-mln-allocated-for-fight-against-coronavirus.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government has adopted a decree to increase pension benefits and provide social support to certain categories of population in 2020 in response to the global crisis caused by the coronavirus. The relevant decision was developed by the Ministry of Social Policy: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425144119/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/odnorazovu-dopomogu-v-rozmiri-1-tisyachi-griven-pensioneri-ta-inshi-nezahishcheni-verstvi-naselennya-otrimayut-avtomatichno " Ukraine,UKR,20200403,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government introduces more strict measures for vulnerable groups (people with chronic conditions and individuals over 60). They are required to stay at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200426192507/https://www.unian.info/society/10943546-tougher-quarantine-in-ukraine-health-minister-says-citizens-aged-over-60-have-to-stay-at-home.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200404,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Resolution No. 211 states that in all public places you must be wearing a mask or a respirator. Public place – is a location to which all of the public have access, i.e. part of any building to which the citizens have access, including for a fee (entrances, pedestrian subways, stadiums; parks, public gardens, playgrounds, public transport stops, elevators, government agencies, medical institutions and more). Important! The list of public places can be expanded by local authorities. For example, in Kyiv city, the public places are considered public transport stops and a 50-meter area around them; the churches and a 50-meter area around them; closed and open trade establishments, in particular rows of shopping stalls and markets; cinemas and the surrounding area; etc."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200409085041/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/rozyasnennya-shchodo-novih-obmezhuvalnih-zahodiv-na-period-karantinu" Ukraine,UKR,20200406,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Ukraine steps up quarantine measures to prevent the coronavirus outbreak. it is forbidden to gather in groups of more than two, except for people who accompany their children; to visit playgrounds, parks, squares, recreation areas, forest parks or coastal areas (except for one person to walk the pets and in case of emergency); to be outside without documents; for children under 14 years, to be in public places without parents: https://web.archive.org/web/20200414010649/https://www.bbc.com/ukrainian/news-52150881" Ukraine,UKR,20200414,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Prohibition on events with more than 10 participants. Only measures necessary to ensure the work of public authorities and local self-government are allowed. Link to the Decree: https://web.archive.org/web/20200812150007/http://search.ligazakon.ua/l_doc2.nsf/link1/KP200211.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200415,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Prohibition on regular and irregular carriage of passengers by automobile transport in suburban, long-distance, intra-regional and inter-regional connections Link to Decree: http://search.ligazakon.ua/l_doc2.nsf/link1/KP200211.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200415,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Government has improved the Affordable Loans Program to support businesses in addressing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increase of the maximum loan amount to UAH 3 million, expanded list of lending goals and refinancing opportunities at 0 percent: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430214443/https://www.me.gov.ua/News/Detail?lang=uk-UA&id=307366cb-fffb-47a9-9bbe-c2b845a9011e&title=MaliiBiznesZmozheSplachuvati0-ZaIsnuiuchimiKreditami-IgorPetrashko" Ukraine,UKR,20200422,E1: Income support,1,0," The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has made a decision to provide additional social guarantees for the quarantine period for individuals-entrepreneurs who have children and people who have lost their jobs and registered at the employment center as unemployed. About 300,000 families can benefit from this assistance. For children under 6 years - UAH 1 779; for children aged 6 to 10 years - UAH 2 218): https://web.archive.org/web/20200430222128/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-dodatkovi-socialni-garantiyi-dlya-fopiv-ta-malozabezpechenih-simej-na-period-karantinu" Ukraine,UKR,20200501,E1: Income support,1,0,"A full list of responses to date can be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817095953/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ukraine,UKR,20200501,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""The government has expanded the affordable loans—the so-called 5-7-9 program—credit subsidy and guarantee scheme (launched in February 2020). The maximum amount of a loan has been increased to UAH3 million (about US$100,000), the annual income limit to UAH100 million (US$3.7 million), and the eligibility criteria have been expanded to include COVID-19 crisis related production as well as production costs (e.g., wages and rent). The government has further expanded the program to make it more generous if loans are used for refinancing outstanding credit to banks"" (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506225949/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19)" Ukraine,UKR,20200504,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government decides to extend the quarantine for the third time, until May 22. However, some restrictions will be eased in a concession to demands from the business community. Ukraine has not seen a decline in COVID-19 infections yet. Starting May 11, the following public places and businesses are allowed to reopen: parks and recreation areas; museums and libraries; beauty salons and hairdressers; summer terraces and takeout service at cafes and restaurants; dental clinics; notaries, audit and law firms; domestic service providers (cleaning services, dry cleaners, clothing and shoes repair shops, etc.); stores in shopping malls; appliance and electronics service centers. Other businesses, including food courts and entertainment areas in malls, most public transportation, intercity and foreign travel by air and train, dine-in service, schools and universities and borders will remain closed. However, the authorities will not ease measures in individual regions and cities with the most infections — they term this “an adaptive quarantine.” A special commission will convene by May 11. (http://web.archive.org/web/20200506233151/https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/timeline-of-ukraines-response-to-coronavirus-outbreak.html)" Ukraine,UKR,20200507,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Despite easing some of the restrictions, the government continued the prohibition on public events: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519015423/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/opublikovano-postanovu-uryadu-pro-poslablennya-karantinnih-obmezhen" Ukraine,UKR,20200507,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Despite easing some of the restrictions, the government decided to extend the prohibition on moving in groups of more than 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817093212/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/opublikovano-postanovu-uryadu-pro-poslablennya-karantinnih-obmezhen" Ukraine,UKR,20200507,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Despite easing some of the restrictions, the government decided to extend the prohibition on using public transport with an only exception for essential workers: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519015423/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/opublikovano-postanovu-uryadu-pro-poslablennya-karantinnih-obmezhen" Ukraine,UKR,20200507,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government has introduced additional compensation for the cost of utilities to recipients of housing subsidies for the quarantine period, which will equal to UAH 300 for each family. In addition, the social standards for the use of electricity, hot and cold water, drainage and natural gas for cooking and water heating, for which the subsidy is designed, have been increased by 50%. The additional compensation will cover more than 3 million households. The procedure for assigning (including for the next period) and paying in cash subsidies to citizens for housing and communal services, purchase of solid and liquid stove fuel and liquefied gas has also been simplified. This process will take place automatically, without unnecessary bureaucratic procedures. In addition, the government has simplified the procedure for providing subsidies to citizens who have lost their jobs due to quarantine and registered as unemployed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200519020722/https://covid19.gov.ua/prohramy-sotsialnoi-pidtrymky " Ukraine,UKR,20200507,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On 7 May the Parliament passed a law providing for large scale free obligatory testing of those who have symptoms, have been in contact with infected patients or are in at-risk groups (e.g. medical workers, police). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608203532/https://www.oecd.org/eurasia/competitiveness-programme/eastern-partners/COVID-19-CRISIS-IN-UKRAINE.pdf" Ukraine,UKR,20200507,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 7 May the Parliament passed a law providing for large scale free obligatory testing of those who have symptoms, have been in contact with infected patients or are in at-risk groups (e.g. medical workers, police). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608203532/https://www.oecd.org/eurasia/competitiveness-programme/eastern-partners/COVID-19-CRISIS-IN-UKRAINE.pdf" Ukraine,UKR,20200511,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Starting May 11, the following public places and businesses are allowed to reopen: parks and recreation areas; museums and libraries; beauty salons and hairdressers; summer terraces and takeout service at cafes and restaurants; dental clinics; notaries, audit and law firms; domestic service providers (cleaning services, dry cleaners, clothing and shoes repair shops, etc.); stores in shopping malls; appliance and electronics service centers. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200506233151/https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/timeline-of-ukraines-response-to-coronavirus-outbreak.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200513,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Up to eight people allowed to be on the street together, and four on summer terraces (social distanced). https://web.archive.org/web/20200817093716/https://moz.gov.ua/article/news/maksim-stepanov-na-litnih-terasah-bude-dozvoleno-perebuvati-vchotiroh-a-peresuvatisja-vuliceju---grupami-do-vosmi-osib%c2%a0" Ukraine,UKR,20200519,H2: Testing policy,2,,"On Tuesday, May 19, the law on mass testing for coronavirus came into force. However, the document stipulates that testing will be compulsory for people who seek medical help with signs of coronavirus, and people who have contacted Covid-19 patients. In addition, medical and other workers who work in health care facilities providing care for patients with coronavirus, as well as persons implementing activities related to preventing the spread of COVID-19, in particular, officers of the National Police and the National Guard, will have to undergo regular testing whether they contacted the patient or not. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200817113407/https://www.unian.info/politics/coronavirus-in-ukraine-zelensky-enacts-law-on-mandatory-testing-11000372.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200522,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"In regions that qualify for stage 2 of easing of quarantine measures, sporting events may take place without spectators. No more than 50 people can participate. Sports that require more than 50 people must seek approval from the Ministry of Health. Religious events are also allowed, provided that there is no more than 1 person per 10 squared meters of the venue. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224544/https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/392-2020-%D0%BF" Ukraine,UKR,20200522,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport, except the metro, will reopen in regions that fulfil the criteria for stage 2 of lockdown exit. http://web.archive.org/web/20200528230411/https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ukraine,UKR,20200523,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport has reopened in the capital. http://web.archive.org/web/20200528223238/https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-kyiv/3032947-u-kiivskomu-metro-v-godinu-pik-pobilsalo-pasaziriv.html " Ukraine,UKR,20200525,C1: School closing,3,1,"Upgrading from 2G to 3G. Original coding due to the opening of preschools on May 25. As per Oct 2020's guidance, preschools and nurseries should not be included under C1. ----- I am attaching the original note below for reference: Preschools have been allowed to reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224544/https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/392-2020-%D0%BF" Ukraine,UKR,20200525,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The metro has been allowed to reopen across Ukraine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224544/https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/392-2020-%D0%BF " Ukraine,UKR,20200526,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Public transport in the Kyiv region has been reopened. http://web.archive.org/web/20200528223238/https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-kyiv/3032947-u-kiivskomu-metro-v-godinu-pik-pobilsalo-pasaziriv.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"From June 5, domestic air transportation will be resumed in Ukraine, and from June 15 - international air communication with the states that will open airports for flights from Ukraine. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608201726/https://covid19.gov.ua/chasti-pytannia-faq" Ukraine,UKR,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1,"Upgrading from 2G to 3G. Initial 2G coding was likely due to driving and other schools opening up for groups of up to 10 people. However, this did not carry over to schools and universities in Ukraine. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201126162012/https://112.international/politics/when-will-quarantine-end-changes-in-ukraine-from-june-1-51872.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201126161939/https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/ukraine-to-enter-new-stage-of-lifting-quarantine-on-june-1.html?cn-reloaded=1 http://web.archive.org/web/20200601011238/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse ---- I am providing the original note below for reference: From June 1, Ukraine has moved to the third stage of quarantine easing. The educational process is being restored in terms of the following: - Attend classes in groups of no more than 10 people in educational institutions. - Conduct professional and practical training and state qualification certification in institutions of professional (vocational) education. - Prepare for internships, laboratory work and training. - Carry out certification of applicants for higher education and preparatory activities. - Receive documents on professional (vocational) and higher education. - Participate in the educational process related to adult education. - Public defense of scientific achievements (dissertations) is allowed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608200710/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The work of sports facilities is resumed: - All employees of the sports facility will undergo temperature screening before the start of the working day. - Visitors will undergo a temperature screening at the entrance to the facility. - The number of visitors should not exceed: one person per 10m² in individual classes, and 5m² per person in team classes (but not more than 10 people in a group). - Group and team classes can be held by appointment only. - The room must be equipped with a place for hand disinfection. - Employees must wear protective masks. - Persons over 60 years of age who are representatives of sports clubs or coaching staff are allowed to participate in the organization and holding of sports competitions. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608200710/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The government of Ukraine has begun the gradual easing of certain COVID-19 quarantine measures under an “adaptive quarantine” plan. Most regions have now implemented phase 3, and the following services and institutions are now open: All public transportation Hotels Restaurants and coffee shops Church services Sporting events without spectators Day care centers Swimming pools and sports gyms (except group classes larger than 10 people) Inter-regional transportation, including passenger rail travel on Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) Cultural institutions will re-open on June 10th. People must wear masks in public places at all times. Regular international flights will resume on June 15, however, please note that the entry ban on foreigners will not be lifted on that date. Volyn, Donetsk, Lviv, Rivne, and Chernivtsi remain in Phase 1. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204027/https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ukraine,UKR,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The government of Ukraine has begun the gradual easing of certain COVID-19 quarantine measures under an “adaptive quarantine” plan. Most regions have now implemented phase 3, and the following services and institutions are now open: All public transportation Hotels Restaurants and coffee shops Church services Sporting events without spectators Day care centers Swimming pools and sports gyms (except group classes larger than 10 people) Inter-regional transportation, including passenger rail travel on Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) Cultural institutions will re-open on June 10th. People must wear masks in public places at all times. Regular international flights will resume on June 15, however, please note that the entry ban on foreigners will not be lifted on that date. Volyn, Donetsk, Lviv, Rivne, and Chernivtsi remain in Phase 1. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204027/https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Ukraine,UKR,20200601,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"June 1 - Ukrainian authorities announced that intercity travel on trains and buses has resumed amid easing of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions. In an announcement, Ukrzaliznytsia, the state-owned railroad company relaunched service on 35 intercity connections from Kyiv to many of the country's major cities. Inter-oblast busses have also resumed in the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Social distancing and the wearing of masks and gloves as well as temperature screenings will be mandatory at many train stations and bus depots. Inter-city travel on trains and buses is allowed in 10 of Ukraine’s 25 regions. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200619203358/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347351/ukraine-authorities-reopen-intercity-transport-from-june-1-update-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20200619203825/https://www.thenationalherald.com/coronavirus/arthro/ukraine_has_further_eased_its_coronavirus_restrictions-378583/" Ukraine,UKR,20200601,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Interregional passenger transportation (buses, cars) resumes. Rules: - In regions where quarantine is weakened, the number of passengers on the bus should be equal to the number of seats. - When entering areas with a high number of infections - only 50% of seats are allowed for passengers. From June 4, the gradual resumption of train traffic will begin. Rules: - It is necessary to enter the train in protective masks. - Conductors will perform temperature screening when checking tickets on Intercity trains and boarding the car on night trains. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608202511/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Measures effective from June 5: - Catering establishments are allowed to receive visitors on the premises, subject to anti-epidemic measures (temporarily postponed due to the epidemic situation: in Kyiv, the number of patients with COVID-19 exceeds the norm per 100 thousand population). - Persons over the age of 60 are not forced to remain in isolation since June 5. - Religious events are allowed indoors, provided there is no more than 1 person per 5 m2, and visitors will keep a distance of 1.5 meters. - It is allowed to conduct accreditations of educational programs for higher education seekers, remotely. And also to make the decision on conditional (postponed) accreditation of educational programs without carrying out or with partial carrying out of accreditation examination till September 1, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608202511/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200605,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Measures effective from June 5: - Catering establishments are allowed to receive visitors on the premises, subject to anti-epidemic measures (temporarily postponed due to the epidemic situation: in Kyiv, the number of patients with COVID-19 exceeds the norm per 100 thousand population). - Persons over the age of 60 are not forced to remain in isolation since June 5. - Religious events are allowed indoors, provided there is no more than 1 person per 5 m2, and visitors will keep a distance of 1.5 meters. - It is allowed to conduct accreditations of educational programs for higher education seekers, remotely. And also to make the decision on conditional (postponed) accreditation of educational programs without carrying out or with partial carrying out of accreditation examination till September 1, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608202511/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200609,C1: School closing,3,1,"June 17 - Government prolongs adaptive quarantine until July 31 Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618082550/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-prodovzhiv-diyu-adaptivnogo-karantinu-do-31-lipnya June 1 - Ukraine has moved to the third stage of quarantine easing. The educational process is being restored in terms of the following: - Attend classes in groups of no more than 10 people in educational institutions. - Conduct professional and practical training and state qualification certification in institutions of professional (vocational) education. - Prepare for internships, laboratory work and training. - Carry out certification of applicants for higher education and preparatory activities. - Receive documents on professional (vocational) and higher education. - Participate in the educational process related to adult education. - Public defense of scientific achievements (dissertations) is allowed. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608200710/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200609,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extends adaptive coronavirus quarantine until July 31. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620073554/https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3047035-adaptive-quarantine-in-ukraine-to-be-extended-until-july-31.html Measures effective from June 5: - Catering establishments are allowed to receive visitors on the premises, subject to anti-epidemic measures (temporarily postponed due to the epidemic situation: in Kyiv, the number of patients with COVID-19 exceeds the norm per 100 thousand population). - Persons over the age of 60 are not forced to remain in isolation since June 5. - Religious events are allowed indoors, provided there is no more than 1 person per 5 m2, and visitors will keep a distance of 1.5 meters. - It is allowed to conduct accreditations of educational programs for higher education seekers, remotely. And also to make the decision on conditional (postponed) accreditation of educational programs without carrying out or with partial carrying out of accreditation examination till September 1, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620073501/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200609,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Most regions have re-opened the following services and institutions, subject to certain social distancing requirements: All public transportation, Hotels, Restaurants and coffee shops, Church services, Sporting events without spectators, Day care centers, Swimming pools and sports gyms (except group classes larger than 10 people), Inter-regional transportation, including passenger rail travel on Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), Cultural institutions. Quarantine levels and restrictions vary by region. Please check with local authorities regarding local quarantine guidelines. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620073822/https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ - One badly hit region in western Ukraine quickly announced a return of preventive measures, including restricting road travel beyond the region, a ban on gatherings of more than 20 people, and closures of indoor cafes and restaurants. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620074420/https://www.rferl.org/a/in-second-wave-consecutive-days-of-record-new-covid-19-cases-hit-ukraine/30680129.html " Ukraine,UKR,20200609,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change. The government still urgers to stay at home: ""Do not endanger yourself and your loved ones. Stay at home. Let's save Ukraine!"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620072006/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody Measures effective from June 5: - Catering establishments are allowed to receive visitors on the premises, subject to anti-epidemic measures (temporarily postponed due to the epidemic situation: in Kyiv, the number of patients with COVID-19 exceeds the norm per 100 thousand population). - Persons over the age of 60 are not forced to remain in isolation since June 5. - Religious events are allowed indoors, provided there is no more than 1 person per 5 m2, and visitors will keep a distance of 1.5 meters. - It is allowed to conduct accreditations of educational programs for higher education seekers, remotely. And also to make the decision on conditional (postponed) accreditation of educational programs without carrying out or with partial carrying out of accreditation examination till September 1, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608202511/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200609,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Following several days of record increases in registered COVID-19 cases (80% rise in the past month), the government of Ukraine has extended the adaptive quarantine until July 31. Most regions have re-opened the following services and institutions, subject to certain social distancing requirements, Inter-regional transportation, including passenger rail travel on Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620073822/https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ukraine,UKR,20200609,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No policy change. From June 5, domestic air transportation will be resumed in Ukraine, and from June 15 - international air communication with the states that will open airports for flights from Ukraine. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608201726/https://covid19.gov.ua/chasti-pytannia-faq" Ukraine,UKR,20200609,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Government support should be considered as narrow, as only a limited number of social support programs have been implemented targeting certain categories of citizens. People are not exempted from paying rent or bills. Additional subsidy for utilities in the amount of 10$ is only available to eligible households that have been receiving the support before. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618215809/https://covid19.gov.ua/prohramy-sotsialnoi-pidtrymky" Ukraine,UKR,20200610,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"June 10 - Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the Cabinet has extended until July 31, 2020 the ""adaptive quarantine"" to tackle the COVID-19 spread. ""By now we have several regions that demonstrate the above-limit incidence rate of 12 cases per 100,000 population. In particular, these are Kyiv city, Volyn, Zhytomyr, Zakarpattia, Lviv, Rivne and Chernivtsi regions. These regions cannot apply quarantine mitigation,"" the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine commented. The introduced stage of quarantine restrictions relaxation concerns the following areas. It is allowed to open cultural institutions and hold cultural events in those areas that have reached the criteria. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200618201518/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody https://web.archive.org/web/20200618201722/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/viktor-lyashko-sogodni-chergovij-etap-pomyakshennya-karantinu" Ukraine,UKR,20200612,C8: International travel controls,4,,"June 15 - In accordance with the requirements of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 477 of June 12, 2020, the operation of 15 checkpoints for air communication has been resumed. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has published a list of countries that are classified as ""red"" and ""green"" in terms of COVID-19 incidence. According to the decision of the Government of Ukraine, the states with a significant prevalence of COVID-19 are considered to be states in which the number of active cases of COVID-19 is more than 40 people per 100 thousand population. It will be recalled that the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of June 12, 2020 ? 480 stipulates that crossing the state border by a person who arrived from a country with a significant spread of COVID-19 is the basis for observation of this person. Citizens (subjects) of COVID-19 countries that have not been on the territory of these states for the last 14 days, employees of diplomatic missions and consular posts of foreign states, missions of official international missions, organizations accredited in Ukraine, and their members are not subject to observation. Families, drivers and crew members of freight vehicles, crew members of aircraft and ships, river vessels, members of train and locomotive crews, participants of external independent evaluation together with one person accompanying each of them, if there is no reason to believe that they were in contact with a person with COVID-19. Also, persons who have agreed to self-isolation using the electronic service ""Act at home"" are not subject to observation. Link: http://archive.vn/hvJfr http://archive.vn/ewd0Z http://archive.vn/T6cE6 June 12 - At an extraordinary meeting of the Government, a decision was made to resume the operation of checkpoints at Ukrainian airports, as well as to ensure the possibility for foreign citizens to cross the border. Such a decision is anticipated and is inextricably linked with the resumption of international scheduled passenger services in Ukraine from June 15. Link: http://archive.vn/Uza0b To enter foreigners need an insurance policy to enter Ukraine come from countries with a significant spread of coronavirus infection - being on observation. - Foreigners and stateless persons (except for foreigners, stateless persons permanently residing in Ukraine and persons recognized as refugees or persons in need of additional protection) are prohibited from crossing the state border during the quarantine period. policy (certificate, certificate) of insurance costs associated with the treatment of COVID-19, observation." Ukraine,UKR,20200615,C8: International travel controls,1,,"June 15 - In accordance with the requirements of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 477 of June 12, 2020, the operation of 15 checkpoints for air communication has been resumed. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has published a list of countries that are classified as ""red"" and ""green"" in terms of COVID-19 incidence. According to the decision of the Government of Ukraine, the states with a significant prevalence of COVID-19 are considered to be states in which the number of active cases of COVID-19 is more than 40 people per 100 thousand population. It will be recalled that the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of June 12, 2020 ? 480 stipulates that crossing the state border by a person who arrived from a country with a significant spread of COVID-19 is the basis for observation of this person. Citizens (subjects) of COVID-19 countries that have not been on the territory of these states for the last 14 days, employees of diplomatic missions and consular posts of foreign states, missions of official international missions, organizations accredited in Ukraine, and their members are not subject to observation. Families, drivers and crew members of freight vehicles, crew members of aircraft and ships, river vessels, members of train and locomotive crews, participants of external independent evaluation together with one person accompanying each of them, if there is no reason to believe that they were in contact with a person with COVID-19. Also, persons who have agreed to self-isolation using the electronic service ""Act at home"" are not subject to observation. Link: http://archive.vn/hvJfr http://archive.vn/ewd0Z http://archive.vn/T6cE6" Ukraine,UKR,20200621,C1: School closing,3,1,"On 22 June, the changes introduced by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to Resolution ?392 of May 20, 2020 ""On quarantine to prevent the spread of acute respiratory disease COVID-19 caused by coronavirus SARS-CoV-2"" come into force. According to the changes, the quarantine in Ukraine has been extended until July 31, and the quarantine rules on the territory of Ukraine consist of the following main prohibitions: - being without wearing respirators or protective masks covering the nose and mouth (including self-made), in public transport, public buildings and structures; - being on the streets without identity documents; - visits of educational institutions by its applicants in groups of more than 10 people, except for participation in external independent evaluation and other urgent educational activities; - the implementation of passenger traffic in quantities greater than the number of seats in the vehicle; - holding mass (cultural, entertainment, sports, social, religious, advertising and other) events with the participation of more than one person per 5 square meters. meters of the area of ??the building or territory where the event is held. The distance between the participants must be at least 1.5 meters; - activities of children's health and recreation facilities; - visits to social protection institutions and establishments where elderly people, persons with disabilities, etc. live / stay, institutions and establishments providing social services to families / persons in difficult life circumstances, except for establishments and establishments providing emergency social services (crisis); - crossing the state border by foreigners and stateless persons without an existing insurance policy for expenses related to COVID-19 treatment, observation; - health care facilities to carry out planned hospitalization measures, except for: planned hospitalization in regions where the occupancy of beds in health care facilities designated for hospitalization of patients with a confirmed case of COVID-19 is less than 50%. Patients receiving medical care in connection with planned hospitalization activities are subject to mandatory testing for COVID-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702005002/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/osnovni-karantinni-obmezhennya-shcho-diyut-v-ukrayini-z-22-chervnya-2020-roku" Ukraine,UKR,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"Since 22 June, the Government lifted some bans that had previously applied to the entire territory of Ukraine: In particular, bans on the operation of catering establishments (restaurants, cafes, etc.), shopping and entertainment centers, accommodation establishments (hotels, hostels), entertainment establishments, fitness centers, cultural institutions, etc. are lifted. Since June 22, intensification of anti-epidemic measures shall be introduced at the level of the region or other administrative-territorial units in the territories with a significant spread of COVID-19. Such measures are introduced on the basis of decisions of the Regional Commission on Emergency Situations, at the request of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the region. The Government also established for the period of quarantine changes in the working hours of executive authorities, state bodies and local governments, administrative service centers, social protection bodies and territorial bodies of the Pension Fund of Ukraine. Other businesses are also encouraged to make changes to their work schedules, if necessary, starting at 9, 10 or later. Such changes have been introduced and recommended to avoid the concentration of passengers in public transport in the morning. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620073501/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody https://web.archive.org/web/20200702005002/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/osnovni-karantinni-obmezhennya-shcho-diyut-v-ukrayini-z-22-chervnya-2020-roku " Ukraine,UKR,20200622,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Since June 22, intensification of anti-epidemic measures shall be introduced at the level of the region or other administrative-territorial units in the territories with a significant spread of COVID-19. Such measures are introduced on the basis of decisions of the Regional Commission on Emergency Situations at the request of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the region. In this regard, the Government lifted some bans that had previously applied to the entire territory of Ukraine: - the ban on holding mass events with more than 10 participants is lifted. Now the number of participants is limited to 5 square meters per participant; - bans on the operation of catering establishments (restaurants, cafes, etc.), shopping and entertainment centers, accommodation establishments (hotels, hostels), entertainment establishments, fitness centers, cultural institutions, etc. are lifted. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702005002/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/osnovni-karantinni-obmezhennya-shcho-diyut-v-ukrayini-z-22-chervnya-2020-roku" Ukraine,UKR,20200622,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Since 22 June, it is allowed to hold mass (cultural, entertainment, sports, social, religious, advertising and other) events with the participation of not more than one person per 5 square meters of the area of the building or territory where the event is held. The distance between the participants must be at least 1.5 meters. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702005002/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/osnovni-karantinni-obmezhennya-shcho-diyut-v-ukrayini-z-22-chervnya-2020-roku " Ukraine,UKR,20200622,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Since June 22, intensification of anti-epidemic measures shall be introduced at the level of the region or other administrative-territorial units in the territories with a significant spread of COVID-19. Such measures are introduced on the basis of decisions of the Regional Commission on Emergency Situations at the request of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the region. According to the changes, the quarantine in Ukraine has been extended until July 31, and the quarantine rules on the territory of Ukraine consist of the following main prohibitions: - being without wearing respirators or protective masks covering the nose and mouth (including self-made), in public transport, public buildings and structures; - the implementation of passenger traffic in quantities greater than the number of seats in the vehicle. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702005002/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/osnovni-karantinni-obmezhennya-shcho-diyut-v-ukrayini-z-22-chervnya-2020-roku" Ukraine,UKR,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The government still urgers to stay at home: ""Do not endanger yourself and your loved ones. Stay at home. Let's save Ukraine!"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200620072006/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody Measures effective from June 5: - Catering establishments are allowed to receive visitors on the premises, subject to anti-epidemic measures (temporarily postponed due to the epidemic situation: in Kyiv, the number of patients with COVID-19 exceeds the norm per 100 thousand population). - Persons over the age of 60 are not forced to remain in isolation since June 5. - Religious events are allowed indoors, provided there is no more than 1 person per 5 m2, and visitors will keep a distance of 1.5 meters. - It is allowed to conduct accreditations of educational programs for higher education seekers, remotely. And also to make the decision on conditional (postponed) accreditation of educational programs without carrying out or with partial carrying out of accreditation examination till September 1, 2020. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200608202511/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20200622,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From 15 June, Ukraine has reopened its borders to foreign nationals. Upon arrival, all foreign nationals will be required to provide proof of health insurance that covers COVID-19 observation and treatment for the duration of their stay. Insurance must be purchased from a company registered in Ukraine or a foreign company that has a representative office or an insurance partner in Ukraine. The country from which you are travelling will dictate whether or not you are required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival in Ukraine. Travellers arriving from countries in what the Ukrainian authorities call the “red zone” (where there are more than 40 active COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people) are required to undergo 14 days’ self-isolation proven by the “Dii Vdoma” tracking app(see below), or quarantine in a Government-approved facility for 14 days upon arrival. Mandatory self-isolation or quarantine can be cancelled if a traveller undergoes a PCR test and receives a negative result once in Ukraine. Further information about taking the tests and cancelling self-isolation in case of a negative result can be found via the ‘more detailed’ link of the ‘for citizens of “red zone” countries’ box on the Ukrainian authorities’ Visit Ukraine webpage. Travellers arriving from countries in what the Ukrainian authorities call the “green zone” (where the figure is under 40 active COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people), are not required to undergo self-isolation or observation on arrival. Citizens of “red” countries who can prove that they have spent the last 14 days in “green” countries are treated as arriving from the “green zone”, and will not be required to isolate. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200229201224/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine/entry-requirements" Ukraine,UKR,20200801,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"From 1 August, new adaptive coronavirus quarantine will come into force. All regions will be divided into 4 zones: green, yellow, orange, and red, according to the level of epidemic risk of COVID-19 spread. ""Green zone envisages: - stay in public buildings in masks or respirators; - holding mass events: no more than 1 person per 5 square meters; - cinemas with 50% occupancy; - transportation of passengers only within the seating capacity. Yellow zone (+ green zone restrictions) prohibitions include: - visits to social protection institutions where the elderly are staying, except for those that provide services in critical situations. Orange zone (+ yellow zone restrictions) prohibitions include: - operation of accommodation establishments (hostels, tourist bases, etc.), except hotels; - operation of entertainment facilities, restaurants at night; - scheduled hospitalizations; - gyms, fitness centres, cultural institutions; - new shifts in children's camps; - restrictions for public events: 1 person per 20 square meters and no more than 100 people. Red zone (+ orange zone restriction) prohibitions include: - operation of public transport; - visiting educational institutions; - activities of shopping malls, cafes and restaurants."" It has been stated that the orange level will be established in the following places: Lutsk and Lyubeshiv districts of Volyn region, in Ivano-Frankivsk and Tysmenytsia districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region, in Lviv and Mykolaiv, Pustomyty and Peremyshl districts of Lviv region, Berezhany and Buchach district of Ternopil. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803174310/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/z-1-serpnya-pochinayut-diyati-novi-pravila-adaptivnogo-karantinu https://web.archive.org/web/20200803174842/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/viznacheno-yaki-regioni-potrapili-v-chervonu-zhovtu-pomaranchevu-ta-zelenu-zoni" Ukraine,UKR,20200801,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"From 1 August, new adaptive coronavirus quarantine will come into force. All regions will be divided into 4 zones: green, yellow, orange, and red, according to the level of epidemic risk of COVID-19 spread. ""Green zone envisages: - stay in public buildings in masks or respirators; - holding mass events: no more than 1 person per 5 square meters; - cinemas with 50% occupancy; - transportation of passengers only within the seating capacity. Yellow zone (+ green zone restrictions) prohibitions include: - visits to social protection institutions where the elderly are staying, except for those that provide services in critical situations. Orange zone (+ yellow zone restrictions) prohibitions include: - operation of accommodation establishments (hostels, tourist bases, etc.), except hotels; - operation of entertainment facilities, restaurants at night; - scheduled hospitalizations; - gyms, fitness centres, cultural institutions; - new shifts in children's camps; - restrictions for public events: 1 person per 20 square meters and no more than 100 people. Red zone (+ orange zone restriction) prohibitions include: - operation of public transport; - visiting educational institutions; - activities of shopping malls, cafes and restaurants."" It has been stated that the orange level will be established in the following places: Lutsk and Lyubeshiv districts of Volyn region, in Ivano-Frankivsk and Tysmenytsia districts of Ivano-Frankivsk region, in Lviv and Mykolaiv, Pustomyty and Peremyshl districts of Lviv region, Berezhany and Buchach district of Ternopil. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803174310/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/z-1-serpnya-pochinayut-diyati-novi-pravila-adaptivnogo-karantinu https://web.archive.org/web/20200803174842/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/news/viznacheno-yaki-regioni-potrapili-v-chervonu-zhovtu-pomaranchevu-ta-zelenu-zoni" Ukraine,UKR,20200803,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"According to the map provided by the Ministry of Health, 3 cities in western Ukraine have been classified as 'red zones', meaning that there are prohibitions on: operation of accommodation establishments (hostels, tourist bases, etc.), except hotels; - operation of entertainment facilities, restaurants at night; - scheduled hospitalisations; - gyms, fitness centres, cultural institutions; - new shifts in children's camps; - restrictions for public events: 1 person per 20 square meters and no more than 100 people. - operation of public transport; - visiting educational institutions; - activities of shopping malls, cafes and restaurants."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803180310/https://reachinitiative.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b8ea3d22c51246528abb47ef94f20edb" Ukraine,UKR,20200803,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"According to the map provided by the Ministry of Health, 3 cities in western Ukraine have been classified as 'red zones', meaning that there are prohibitions on: operation of accommodation establishments (hostels, tourist bases, etc.), except hotels; - operation of entertainment facilities, restaurants at night; - scheduled hospitalisations; - gyms, fitness centres, cultural institutions; - new shifts in children's camps; - restrictions for public events: 1 person per 20 square meters and no more than 100 people. - operation of public transport; - visiting educational institutions; - activities of shopping malls, cafes and restaurants."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803180310/https://reachinitiative.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b8ea3d22c51246528abb47ef94f20edb" Ukraine,UKR,20200804,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On July 22, the government extended the country's ""adaptive quarantine"" until August 31, and announced the introduction of enhanced monitoring and public health measures to regulate quarantine restrictions in different parts of the country. Green, yellow, orange and red levels of risk have been assigned at the regional and sub-regional level and according to localised public health data. These colour-coded levels inform COVID-19 quarantine restrictions in different regions and subregions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814005407/https://www.oecd.org/eurasia/competitiveness-programme/eastern-partners/COVID-19-CRISIS-IN-UKRAINE.pdf" Ukraine,UKR,20200804,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On July 22, the government extended the country's ""adaptive quarantine"" until August 31, and announced the introduction of enhanced monitoring and public health measures to regulate quarantine restrictions in different parts of the country. Green, yellow, orange and red levels of risk have been assigned at the regional and sub-regional level and according to localised public health data. These colour-coded levels inform COVID-19 quarantine restrictions in different regions and subregions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814005407/https://www.oecd.org/eurasia/competitiveness-programme/eastern-partners/COVID-19-CRISIS-IN-UKRAINE.pdf" Ukraine,UKR,20200824,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Ukraine has published a reviewed list of quarantine zones depending on the epidemiological situation. More populated localities were included in the so-called red zone. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827195500/https://www.unian.info/society/covid-19-ukraine-publishes-reviewed-list-of-quarantine-zones-11119832.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"The Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CC) has declared unconstitutional certain provisions of the Cabinet of Ministers decree on the establishment of quarantine restrictions in Ukraine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828234906/https://interfax.com.ua/news/political/684128.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CC) has declared unconstitutional certain provisions of the Cabinet of Ministers decree on the establishment of quarantine restrictions in Ukraine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828234906/https://interfax.com.ua/news/political/684128.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200828,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Ukraine’s border will be closed to most foreign nationals seeking to enter from 28 August until 28 September. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807080615/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine" Ukraine,UKR,20200901,C1: School closing,3,0,"""On 1 September, schools across Ukraine reopened for in-person classes, except for schools in “red zone” areas where rates of infection are highest. All children in the fifth grade and above are required to wear masks around schools. School closures are only possible in “red zone” localities, which remain scarce in Ukraine. On 11 October, the government encouraged local authorities to bring the start date of the autumn school holidays forward to 15 October, a week earlier than planned."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201126163745/https://www.oecd.org/eurasia/competitiveness-programme/eastern-partners/COVID-19-CRISIS-IN-UKRAINE.pdf" Ukraine,UKR,20200907,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On Sept. 7, the Health Ministry expanded the list of cities and areas with the red, or highest, level of COVID-19 threat. Among them are such cities as Ivano-Frankivsk, Kolomyya, and Kalush in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast; Ternopil, Berezhany, and Chortkiv in Ternopil Oblast; and Chernivtsi. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907104152/https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/covid-19-in-ukraine-2174-new-infections-31-dead-72585-active-cases.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200907,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"On Sept. 7, the Health Ministry expanded the list of cities and areas with the red, or highest, level of COVID-19 threat. Among them are such cities as Ivano-Frankivsk, Kolomyya, and Kalush in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast; Ternopil, Berezhany, and Chortkiv in Ternopil Oblast; and Chernivtsi. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907104152/https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/covid-19-in-ukraine-2174-new-infections-31-dead-72585-active-cases.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200907,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"On Sept. 7, the Health Ministry expanded the list of cities and areas with the red, or highest, level of COVID-19 threat. Among them are such cities as Ivano-Frankivsk, Kolomyya, and Kalush in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast; Ternopil, Berezhany, and Chortkiv in Ternopil Oblast; and Chernivtsi. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907104152/https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/covid-19-in-ukraine-2174-new-infections-31-dead-72585-active-cases.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200907,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On Sept. 7, the Health Ministry expanded the list of cities and areas with the red, or highest, level of COVID-19 threat. Among them are such cities as Ivano-Frankivsk, Kolomyya, and Kalush in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast; Ternopil, Berezhany, and Chortkiv in Ternopil Oblast; and Chernivtsi. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907104152/https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/covid-19-in-ukraine-2174-new-infections-31-dead-72585-active-cases.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200914,C1: School closing,3,0,"It seems that schools and kindergartens in non-red zones have started on 14 September, with safety measures varied, according to which zone the institution is in. Nonetheless, several cities in the red zone opened the schools and kindergartens regardless of the rules... https://web.archive.org/web/20201114173036/https://www.unian.info/society/covid-19-in-ukraine-ternopil-ignoring-red-zone-quarantine-bans-11146160.html" Ukraine,UKR,20200914,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"The capital city Kyiv became part of the ""Orange Zone"" (stricter measures are imposed on residents and businesses in the ""Orange Zone"" in addition to those applied in the green and yellow zones: see the notes of 1 August for detail) on 14 September, and 'will remain in the zone at least until September 28 when the authorities will be reviewing zoning depending on COVID-19 developments across country'. https://archive.vn/yGsRZ" Ukraine,UKR,20200914,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"The capital city Kyiv became part of the ""Orange Zone"" (stricter measures are imposed on residents and businesses in the ""Orange Zone"" in addition to those applied in the green and yellow zones: see the notes of 1 August for detail) on 14 September, and 'will remain in the zone at least until September 28 when the authorities will be reviewing zoning depending on COVID-19 developments across country'. https://archive.vn/yGsRZ" Ukraine,UKR,20200914,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"The capital city Kyiv became part of the ""Orange Zone"" (stricter measures are imposed on residents and businesses in the ""Orange Zone"" in addition to those applied in the green and yellow zones: see the notes of 1 August for detail) on 14 September, and 'will remain in the zone at least until September 28 when the authorities will be reviewing zoning depending on COVID-19 developments across country'. https://archive.vn/yGsRZ" Ukraine,UKR,20200914,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"The capital city Kyiv became part of the ""Orange Zone"" (stricter measures are imposed on residents and businesses in the ""Orange Zone"" in addition to those applied in the green and yellow zones: see the notes of 1 August for detail) on 14 September, and 'will remain in the zone at least until September 28 when the authorities will be reviewing zoning depending on COVID-19 developments across country'. https://archive.vn/yGsRZ" Ukraine,UKR,20200916,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Oleh Gelevey, the chairman of Kyiv's Medical Commission and a member of Kyiv City Council, said on 16 September that, Kyiv, the capital city which has been in the ""Orange Zone"" since 14 September, may become part of the ""Red Zone"" if the pandemic keeps worsening: 'the subway, all transport, and all educational institutions, and public catering will have to be shut down in the red zone'. https://archive.vn/JKiAJ" Ukraine,UKR,20200916,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Oleh Gelevey, the chairman of Kyiv's Medical Commission and a member of Kyiv City Council, said on 16 September that, Kyiv, the capital city which has been in the ""Orange Zone"" since 14 September, may become part of the ""Red Zone"" if the pandemic keeps worsening: 'the subway, all transport, and all educational institutions, and public catering will have to be shut down in the red zone'. https://archive.vn/JKiAJ" Ukraine,UKR,20200916,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Oleh Gelevey, the chairman of Kyiv's Medical Commission and a member of Kyiv City Council, said on 16 September that, Kyiv, the capital city which has been in the ""Orange Zone"" since 14 September, may become part of the ""Red Zone"" if the pandemic keeps worsening: 'the subway, all transport, and all educational institutions, and public catering will have to be shut down in the red zone'. https://archive.vn/JKiAJ" Ukraine,UKR,20200916,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Oleh Gelevey, the chairman of Kyiv's Medical Commission and a member of Kyiv City Council, said on 16 September that, Kyiv, the capital city which has been in the ""Orange Zone"" since 14 September, may become part of the ""Red Zone"" if the pandemic keeps worsening: 'the subway, all transport, and all educational institutions, and public catering will have to be shut down in the red zone'. https://archive.vn/JKiAJ" Ukraine,UKR,20200917,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Note: Effective August 28th through September 28th, the government barred entry to Ukraine to all foreigners in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 (with few exceptions). See: https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020]" Ukraine,UKR,20200917,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Note: COVID-19 tests are widely available at the expense of the individual. Average cost of a PCR test is 60 USD. See: https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [web archive unavailable, accessed 28th September 2020]" Ukraine,UKR,20200929,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 29 September, the Ukraine opened its borders for international travel. Countries are divided into green and red categories. ""Green"" countries do not have to take any measures, whilst ""red"" countries can choose from the following three options: 1. Observation in specialized isolators; 2. 14 days self-isolation at the place of residence for persons who have agreed to undergo it using the ""Diy Vdoma"" mobile app; 3. Pass the COVID-19 test using the PCR method after crossing the state border. Link: https://archive.fo/XBDLg" Ukraine,UKR,20201016,C1: School closing,3,0,"The opening of educational institutions continues to be prohibited in some regions. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026083334/https://www.oecd.org/eurasia/competitiveness-programme/eastern-partners/COVID-19-CRISIS-IN-UKRAINE.pdf" Ukraine,UKR,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No policy change found." Ukraine,UKR,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"no policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026084652/https://inews.gtimg.com/newsapp_ls/0/12612509048_240180/0" Ukraine,UKR,20201016,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"no policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026085601/https://fls-eu.amazon.de/1/batch/1/OE/" Ukraine,UKR,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No policy change found." Ukraine,UKR,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No policy change found." Ukraine,UKR,20201016,C8: International travel controls,2,,"People entering Ukraine from a Red Zone country will be required to enter into self-quarantine or take a COVID-19 test upon arrival at international airports in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Lviv. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026154831/https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ukraine,UKR,20201016,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change found. " Ukraine,UKR,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change found." Ukraine,UKR,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change found." Ukraine,UKR,20201016,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change found." Ukraine,UKR,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change found." Ukraine,UKR,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Wearing?masks?is mandatory in public transportation and indoor public places. Individuals and establishments can be fined for not complying. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026154831/https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ukraine,UKR,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"The State Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergencies at its meeting on October 23 redrew epidemic zones across Ukraine and its decision shall be enforced starting October 26. In orange zones, mass events with more than 100 participants are prohibited. http://web.archive.org/web/20201026152639/https://www.unian.info/society/covid-19-in-ukraine-quarantine-zoning-reviewed-11194619.html" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,C1: School closing,3,0,"Academic year 2020-2021 From 1 September 2020, Ukrainian schools have started working as usual, and the closure of educational institutions is possible only in the red zone areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114175408/https://covid19.gov.ua/osvita-ta-batkivstvo " Ukraine,UKR,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes All passengers arriving at airports or land borders are subject to multiple temperature screenings. Travelers from Red Zone countries will be required to enter into self-quarantine or take a COVID-19 test upon arrival at international airports in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Lviv. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114181529/https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114183433/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114183433/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Between 27 October and 12 November, there is no evidence of policy changes. The Government extended adaptive quarantine in Ukraine until December 31 with Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red Zones. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114180409/https://covid19.gov.ua/karantynni-zakhody" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,C1: School closing,3,0,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. What is forbidden? Visiting by a group of more than 20 persons of educational institutions, except for preschool, general secondary, out-of-school and specialized education institutions Visiting preschool, general secondary, out-of-school, sports and art education institutions when more than 50% of students and staff of the educational institution stay in self-isolation https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. What is forbidden? Operation of public catering establishments from 22:00 to 7:00 (except delivery of takeaway orders), and also operation of public catering establishments with the organization of leisure, work of night clubs Activities of accommodation facilities (except hotels, rehabilitation centers for people with disabilities) Visits to social protection institutions, with the stay of persons of senior age, and points of temporary stay of foreigners and stateless persons Operation of gyms, fitness centers and museums, if they have more than 1 person per 20 m2 https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. What is forbidden? Carrying out cultural, sports, religious and other events, if more than 20 people participate (exception: certain sports competitions) https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. What is forbidden? Carrying out cultural, sports, religious and other events, if more than 20 people participate (exception: certain sports competitions) https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. What is forbidden? Staying in transport and public places without a mask, as well as being outside without documents Carriage of more passengers in passenger transport than the number of seats (except metro) https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. What is forbidden? Staying in transport and public places without a mask, as well as being outside without documents https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes All passengers arriving at airports or land borders are subject to multiple temperature screenings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114181529/https://ua.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114183433/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114183433/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,H2: Testing policy,3,,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201113,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"From 13 November 2020, the Government has introduced a weekend quarantine until November 30, 2020. Also, anti-epidemic restrictions that were in effect for the orange quarantine zone will now apply to all regions of the country. What is forbidden? Staying in transport and public places without a mask, as well as being outside without documents https://web.archive.org/web/20201114174953/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zaprovadiv-karantin-vihidnogo-dnya-onovleno" Ukraine,UKR,20201121,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Ukraine will start to fine for the lack of a mask in public places. Fines UAH 170-255 (USD 6-9)* Government Newspaper Holos Ukrainy https://web.archive.org/web/20201122120614/http://www.golos.com.ua/article/338692 *https://www.exchangerates.org.uk/UAH-USD-21_11_2020-exchange-rate-history.html" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,C1: School closing,3,0,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,E1: Income support,1,0,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013834/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013834/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Ukraine,UKR,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No evidence of additional policy changes. Adaptive quarantine in place until December 31 and weekend quarantine continues to November 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201125013008/https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/timeline?type=posts&category_id=13&tag=Healthcare" Uruguay,URY,20200108,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 10th April, government urged public to wear masks.The above link is not archived. The archived link is followshttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200109,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Up to April 10th, the government had set no measures regarding public transport other than recommending the use of masks. https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200111,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 10th April, government urged public to wear masks.The above link is not archived. The archived link is followshttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200114,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Up to April 10th, the government had set no measures regarding public transport other than recommending the use of masks. https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200115,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 10th April, government urged public to wear masks.The above link is not archived. The archived link is followshttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200118,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Up to April 10th, the government had set no measures regarding public transport other than recommending the use of masks. https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200119,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 10th April, government urged public to wear masks.The above link is not archived. The archived link is followshttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200120,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Up to April 10th, the government had set no measures regarding public transport other than recommending the use of masks. https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200122,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 10th April, government urged public to wear masks.The above link is not archived. The archived link is followshttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200124,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Up to April 10th, the government had set no measures regarding public transport other than recommending the use of masks. https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200125,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 10th April, government urged public to wear masks.The above link is not archived. The archived link is followshttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200126,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 10th April, government urged public to wear masks while using public transport.Otherwise there is no other policy..The above link is not archived. The archived link is followshttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200129,C5: Close public transport,0,,"On 10th April, government urged public to wear masks while using public transport.Otherwise there is no other policy..The above link is not archived. The archived link is followshttps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html The same updated notes apply till 10th April" Uruguay,URY,20200130,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Up to April 10th, the government had set no measures regarding public transport other than recommending the use of masks. https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/tapaboca-herramienta-gobierno-exhorta.html" Uruguay,URY,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Presidential decree from March 13 suspends all public events in the country ""Suspéndanse todos los espectáculos públicos hasta que el Poder Ejecutivo lo determine"" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427211247/https://medios.presidencia.gub.uy/legal/2020/decretos/03/cons_min_18.pdf" Uruguay,URY,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government declares sanitary emergency and recommends people stay home Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200413042203/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"People are recommended to stay at home /web/20200413042203/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200313,C8: International travel controls,2,,"A 14-days quarantine is mandatory for those travellers coming from affected countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426191000/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200313,H2: Testing policy,1,,"13th March: Uruguay confirmed its first four tested cases of coronavirus on Friday 13th March, the Ministry of Health announced in a tweet. Testing continues for people meeting specific criteria. web.archive.org/web/20200406201420/https://en.mercopress.com/2020/03/14/uruguay-confirms-first-four-tested-cases-of-coronavirus-all-arrived-from-italy First case 13th March. Press conference the government health minister says: ""Search asked him to speak with the person responsible for the ministry's laboratory, the A reference center for diagnosing coronavirus in the country and, until Monday, almost the only one that did the test. Satdjian and Asqueta, more calmly, listened to the proposal and tried to explain the response of the minister, who finally authorized the note. It happens that in the beginning, when the cases are very few, it is important to carry out the tests and it is also viable to keep track of the people with Covid-19 and their contacts, Asqueta explained. Once the virus has spread, it is more important for the doctor to make the clinical diagnosis and to assist the person, than to confirm her Covid-19 in the laboratory. Although it does matter, once phase three has arrived, which is that of community contagion, it is not the main concern of the health authorities."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200610000322/https://www.busqueda.com.uy/nota/autoridades-y-asesores-del-msp-aseguran-que-no-es-prioritario-diagnosticar-todos-los-casos-de" Uruguay,URY,20200314,C1: School closing,3,1,"Suspension of classes for 14 days at all educational levels, public and private Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200413042203/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200314,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Website with al relevant information on coronavirus and what the government is doing: /web/20200430214429/https://www.gub.uy/sistema-nacional-emergencias/comunicacion/noticias/informacion-interes-actualizada-sobre-coronavirus-covid-19-uruguay" Uruguay,URY,20200315,C1: School closing,3,1,"Decree of the Executive Branch dated March 16, 2020, ordered that all schools and high schools in the country suspend classes at all levels. The suspension will be in force at least until April 13. Suspension of classes in the public University (University of the Republic), from March 15 to April 12. Students using the University’s canteen will receive an ATM card to purchase food for 30 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207163048/https://www.ferrere.com/en/news/covid-19-uruguay-legislation-and-measures/" Uruguay,URY,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"/web/20200413042203/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200315,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Ministry of Public Health announced it would trace individuals coming from high risk areas. https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/delgado-hay-casos-sospechosos-departamentos-aislamiento.html (Archived version: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417034706/https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/delgado-hay-casos-sospechosos-departamentos-aislamiento.html)" Uruguay,URY,20200316,C8: International travel controls,3,,"A 14-days quarantine is mandatory for those travelers coming from affected countries + flights from Europe & vessels from Argentina banned (except for Nationals). https://web.archive.org/web/20200426191000/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200316,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Ministry of Public Health announced it would trace individuals coming from high risk areas. https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/delgado-hay-casos-sospechosos-departamentos-aislamiento.html" Uruguay,URY,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Government urges the preventive and provisional closure of large premises, except those for the sale of food and pharmacies https://web.archive.org/web/20200406230943/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/alvaro-delgado-conferencia-exhortacion-cierre-locales-gran-porte-excepto-alimentos-farmacias" Uruguay,URY,20200318,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Circulation of police mobiles to exhort the population to avoid crowds on public roads as a way of contributing to the prevention of the spread of the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413042203/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200318,E1: Income support,1,0,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200408093021/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U Furthermore, some tax and pension obligations will be postponed or reduced, rules for claiming the unemployment insurance are being made more flexible, older workers will be subsidized so they do not have to leave home, and assistance to the most vulnerable groups will be expanded. The cost of expanding the unemployment insurance, of assisting older workers, and of cash transfers is estimated at $400 million Flexibilization of unemployment insurance was on March 18 /web/20200413042203/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19 " Uruguay,URY,20200319,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"- The government has postponed maturities of tax payments and credit programs. - VAT payments have been deferred to be paid in 6 installments without interest. - Social Security Bank loan quotas for retirees and pensioners have been deferred /web/20200430214936/https://www.gub.uy/medidas-emergencia-sanitaria" Uruguay,URY,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Call for citizens to comply with the isolation measures, with an increase in the presence of patrollers and police officers to discourage the practice of meetings at fairs and attendance at beaches or boulevards." Uruguay,URY,20200324,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders completely closed, even for nationals, until April 13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200426191000/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200327,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Reduction of public transportation during weekends (since 27.03). Increase of frequency during weekdays to avoid overcrowded units (since 10.04). Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426191000/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200401,C5: Close public transport,1,1," Reduction to 50% of the number of collective transport units that circulate on weekends and disinfection of vehicles after the end of each trip. The measure is mandatory and was ordered by the Ministry of Transport and Public Works. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413042203/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1," Call for citizens not to travel with trailers, trailers, motor homes or the like and not to circulate with hunting weapons, from Wednesday, April 1. Controls will be carried out on national routes, departmental roads and within cities, which include request for documents and control of vehicle regularity. Public campsites and resorts are closed and private parties are encouraged to do so as well. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425201215/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-transporte-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200402,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"New call not to leave the houses without a specific need, or move to other locations during the Tourism Week, in order to avoid the spread of the virus to the departments that it has not yet affected. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413042203/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200402,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The tests are taken just with a medical order Source: https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.efe.com/efe/america/sociedad/uruguay-copia-un-modelo-coreano-para-hacer-test-de-covid-19-sin-salir-del-auto/20000013-4210057 “It happens that in the beginning, when the cases are very few, it is important to carry out the tests and it is also viable to keep track of people with Covid-19 and their contacts” “When the virus spreads, it is more important for the doctor to make the clinical diagnosis and to assist the person, than to confirm their Covid-19 in the laboratory.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200610000322/https://www.busqueda.com.uy/nota/autoridades-y-asesores-del-msp-aseguran-que-no-es-prioritario-diagnosticar-todos-los-casos-de" Uruguay,URY,20200402,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The Ministry of Public Health announced it would trace individuals coming from high risk areas. https://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/politica/delgado-hay-casos-sospechosos-departamentos-aislamiento.html There is no recent information that indicates if the government maintains its traceability capacity " Uruguay,URY,20200404,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Emphasis on the need to avoid crowds during Tourism Week. In this sense, the Government draws up a decree that will urge departmental governments to close public campsites, thermal holiday centers and the like, owned by the State. Likewise, it will request private parties to comply with the same measure. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413042203/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200413,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"End of the Tourism Week in Uruguay - period during which there were internal movement restrictions" Uruguay,URY,20200413,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Controls on national routes were only in place from April 1-12, for the duration of Holy Week. After that, the government policy has been to exhort the population not to travel across the country. Domestic tourism decreased dramatically due to the rest of the measures implemented. However, there are no prohibitions to internal movement in place. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/ministerio-del-interior-medidas-semana-de-turismo " Uruguay,URY,20200414,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Uruguay,URY,20200414,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Home office recommended, if possible, since March 15. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426191000/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200414,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders completely closed for an undetermined time. Nationals and residents are allowed to return. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200426202408/https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/decretos/104-2020 / https://web.archive.org/web/20200426191000/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200422,C1: School closing,3,0,"Rural schools have opened after one month of full closing. Schools in cities will continue closed. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200424000608/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/04/22/reabrieron-en-uruguay-la-mitad-de-las-escuelas-rurales-en-medio-de-la-pandemia-del-coronavirus/ / https://web.archive.org/web/20200426191000/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20200526,E1: Income support,1,0,"Formal workers who have lost their income can access the Unemployment Subsidy under the BPS scheme (Social Security Bank), for up to six months. The scale of income compensated can be found on the link below, decreasing from 66% on month 1, to 40% on month 6. This includes self-employed workers who offer services as single proprietorship companies (empresa unipersonal). https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.bps.gub.uy/4802/subsidio-por-desempleo.html" Uruguay,URY,20200528,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Mandatory for users and staff to wear a face covering on public transport, along with other safety measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831120003/https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/resoluciones-mtop/SN20200603001-20200" Uruguay,URY,20200601,C1: School closing,3,0,"The President announced the educational levels and categories that resume classes on June 1: - Schools in the countryside, 7th-9th grade (Escuelas rurales de enseñanza primaria y media) - 12th grade in regular and technical schools, except for those in the Montevideo metropolitan area - School in socioeconomically vulnerable areas (categories Aprender and Tiempo Completo). Although 1 June has seen some big change to the country's COVID-19 policy responses in the education sector, we will continue to code this indicator as ""3T"", because we code for the most stringent policy in the country, even if it is regional. Given that students in Montevideo are still staying at home at this stage (some levels start reopening from 15 June), we code it ""3T"" referring to ""closing at all levels in targeted areas"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200604104004/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/conferencia-lacalle-pou-retorno-clases" Uruguay,URY,20200615,C1: School closing,2,0,"Starting from 15 June, students at some levels in Montevideo and the metropolitan area start to return to school. Only the last year of upper secondary education (baccalaureate) of Secondary and UTU is reopened in Montevideo and the metropolitan area and the last year of training in education throughout the country. All students in Montevideo go back to school from Stage 3 onward (29 June). https://web.archive.org/web/20200604104004/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/conferencia-lacalle-pou-retorno-clases https://archive.vn/ABUAi " Uruguay,URY,20200617,C1: School closing,2,0,"Since June 17, all three levels are opened in the country. Some schools are still closed in the Rivera Department due to new infections. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200709155903/https://www.perfil.com/noticias/educacion/uruguay-reabrio-escuelas-480mil-alumnos-volvieron-jardines-infantes.phtml" Uruguay,URY,20200625,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Recoded from 1, as testing has actually been incredibly strong. ""Testing is so aggressive that Uruguay is fourth worldwide after New Zealand, Australia and Thailand in the number of tests conducted per new confirmed case. Uruguay conducts 1,610 tests per new case. By comparison, the US and UK conduct only 52 and 21 tests respectively."" ""Instead of seeking out only the contacts of confirmed cases, Uruguay sends out special teams to test random city blocks and critical job sectors such as construction workers, carrying out more than 57,000 tests so far – approximately 1.6% of its population of 3.5 million."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806112817/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/25/uruguay-and-paraguay-buck-latin-america-coronavirus-trend" Uruguay,URY,20200627,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Public spectacles are allowed, provided that they comply with sanitary requirements. ""Se habilita la realización de espectáculos públicos que cumplan con los protocolos aprobados por el Poder Ejecutivo específicamente para cada actividad"". /web/20200629144922/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/comunicacion/noticias/comunicado-del-msp-ante-espectaculos-publicos" Uruguay,URY,20200629,C1: School closing,2,0,"On 29th June, Uruguay has completed the reopening of schools at all levels across the country, with the department of Treinta y Tres as an exception. ""De esta manera, el sistema educativo vuelve a la situación anterior al 13 de marzo, cuando el gobierno declaró la emergencia sanitaria y suspendió las clases, los eventos masivos, las actividades no esenciales y ordenó el cierre de fronteras. La única excepción es el departamento de Treinta y Tres, en la frontera con Brasil, donde el pasado fin de semana se registró un brote que preocupa a las autoridades."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200723080043/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/29/uruguay-completa-la-reapertura-de-las-escuelas-256-mil-alumnos-vuelven-a-clase-en-montevideo/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200723080441/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Uruguay,URY,20200703,C1: School closing,2,0,"The Central Directive Council of the National Public Education Administration resolved to extend the suspension of face-to-face classes in the field of Public and Private Education throughout the department of Treinta y Tres until July 11, 2020. The measures arrive in agreement with the Executive Branch within the framework of the recommendations adopted by the National Emergency System and in consultation with the Ministry of Public Health. Resolution 10 of the CODICEN Presidency, Exp. 2020-25-1-002576, dated July 3, 2020 Extraordinary Act 9, Treaty 1 of the CES, Exp. 3/3020/2020, dated July 3, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200831121153/https://www.ces.edu.uy/index.php/noticias/30549-prorroga-suspension-de-las-clases-presenciales-en-educacion-publica-y-privada-en-todo-el-departamento-de-treinta-y-tres-2" Uruguay,URY,20200704,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On August 24, Uruguay’s Minister of Tourism, Germán Cardoso, announced on Tuesday that Uruguay will reopen borders for tourism to European Union citizens. This decision was made after the resumption operations between Madrid and Montevideo in July have worked positively. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019224259/https://marcapaisuruguay.gub.uy/en/uruguay-reopens-borders-with-the-european-union/" Uruguay,URY,20200710,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"restaurants have opened long ago, so did entertainment facilities, with sanitary protocols in place " Uruguay,URY,20200710,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"no specific policy on gatherings can be found " Uruguay,URY,20200710,C5: Close public transport,0,,"no public transport restrictions; as Uruguay even gradually opens to international travel. " Uruguay,URY,20200710,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"no restrictions on 'stay at home' as uruguay gets back to its normality, with schools open etc. https://web.archive.org/web/20200723092539/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uruguay,URY,20200710,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"no restrictions on inter-region travels, as uruguay gradually opens for international travel https://web.archive.org/web/20200723090622/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uruguay,URY,20200710,E1: Income support,1,0,"Starting in June, the government subsidized employment by paying companies 5,000 pesos per month (about 1/3 of the current minimum wage) for three months for each new hire. The cost of expanding the unemployment insurance, of assisting older workers, and of cash transfers is estimated at $400 million (0.7 percent of GDP) https://web.archive.org/web/20200723090622/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uruguay,URY,20200710,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""rules for claiming the unemployment insurance are being made more flexible, older workers will be subsidized so they do not have to leave home, and assistance to the most vulnerable groups (cash and direct provision of food) will be expanded."" ""some tax and pension obligations are being postponed or reduced, utility payments are being cancelled or reduced for some companies"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200723090622/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uruguay,URY,20200710,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"no further updates on the tracing policy " Uruguay,URY,20200711,C1: School closing,1,1,"Extension of regional closure of schools ends and is not renewed in department of Treinta y Tres. No closure restrictions are active in Uruguay. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831121153/https://www.ces.edu.uy/index.php/noticias/30549-prorroga-suspension-de-las-clases-presenciales-en-educacion-publica-y-privada-en-todo-el-departamento-de-treinta-y-tres-2" Uruguay,URY,20200722,C1: School closing,1,1,"The protocol for the reopening of canteen and dining room services in educational centers was approved by CODICEN. It responds to the health emergency situation, and reaches all the centers that function in the orbit of the National Public Education Administration (ANEP). Press release: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831121616/https://www.anep.edu.uy/15-d-noticias-ddhh-covid19-comunicados/protocolo-reapertura-servicios-cantina-y-comedores-en-centros Circular document: https://web.archive.org/web/20200831121628/https://www.anep.edu.uy/sites/default/files/images/Archivos/publicaciones-direcciones/DDHH/noticias/2020/200722/Circular%20N%C2%BA%2024-2020%20Apertura%20Servicios%20de%20alimentaci%C3%B2n.pdf" Uruguay,URY,20200724,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200806080705/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uruguay,URY,20200724,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Still current " Uruguay,URY,20200724,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Still current " Uruguay,URY,20200724,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Still current " Uruguay,URY,20200724,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Still current " Uruguay,URY,20200724,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Still current " Uruguay,URY,20200724,E1: Income support,1,0,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200806080705/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uruguay,URY,20200724,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Still current https://web.archive.org/web/20200806080705/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uruguay,URY,20200724,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Still current, https://web.archive.org/web/20200806113247/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/comunicacion/noticias/informe-situacion-sobre-coronavirus-covid-19-uruguay-13" Uruguay,URY,20200724,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Still current " Uruguay,URY,20200731,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Ministry of Labour and Social Security announced on July 31 that elderly sickness benefit is extended further until August 31. In March, the Government decreed that working people over 65 years of age could remain in isolation for a maximum of 30 days and access a sickness allowance. The measure was successively extended during the months of June and July and is extended again, now, until August 31. The amount received by those who choose to take advantage of this measure corresponds to 70% of all their taxable income (not counting the Christmas bonus), with a ceiling of 44,606 pesos. The subsidy is paid on a monthly basis, starting from the fourth day of certification. Workers who habitually perform tasks from their homes or are able to perform them are excluded from this rule. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831093431/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/mtss-gobierno-prorroga-subsidio-enfermedad" Uruguay,URY,20200803,C1: School closing,1,1,"The head of the National Public Education Administration (ANEP), Robert Silva, announced that, upon the return of the winter holidays, on Monday, August 3, attendance at primary, secondary and UTU will be extended, by increasing the number of days and hours of attendance (maximum six hours) in classrooms, depending on the context of each educational center. These measures will bring school operation close to ’normal hours’ pre-pandemic. Physical education, outdoor sports activities, and group training activities are also authorised. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831091930/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/robert-silva-presencialidad-3-agosto https://web.archive.org/web/20200831120338/https://www.ces.edu.uy/index.php/noticias/30805-protocolo-de-aplicacion-para-el-reintegro-de-estudiantes-a-centros-educativos-2" Uruguay,URY,20200803,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Reopening of museums, art galleries, cultural spaces, cinemas, theaters and performance halls: the Office of Planning and Budget (OPP), which is in charge of the progressive implementation of the new normal, has determined that these activities will be able to return as of August 3, 2020. The objective of these protocols is to enjoy culture and, at the same time, take care of workers, visitors and spectators. In this sense, the continuity or interruption of services will be subject to the evaluation by the authorities of the evolution of the contagion curve of the pandemic. All persons entering the spaces will have their temperature taken. They must use face masks and keep a distance (2 meters) with those who do not have regular contact. The museums, art galleries, cultural spaces, cinemas, theaters and show rooms must ventilate the rooms for public use and maintain the periodic sanitary cleaning of the spaces; capacity will be limited in cases where it is necessary. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095407/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/comunicado-apertura-teatros-museos-lunes-3-agosto" Uruguay,URY,20200805,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Minister of Labor and Social Security, Pablo Mieres, announced on August 5 that the Executive Branch will extend unemployment insurance for 90 days. ""We know that there is a complex situation that must be addressed,"" he said. He added that the partial unemployment insurance could be extended beyond September 30. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831093638/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/mieres-acuerdo-ministerial" Uruguay,URY,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"As of Thursday, August 6, the reopening of the gambling halls managed by the General Directorate of Casinos, dependent on the Ministry of Economy and Finance, is authorized. Planned actions include: • Permanently provide alcohol gel and personal care products for cleaning hands. • Control of capacity in the rooms. • Measurement of body temperature and hand washing prior to entering the room. • Use of mandatory mask during the stay in the room https://web.archive.org/web/20200827121608/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-economia-finanzas/comunicacion/noticias/reapertura-salas-juegos-administradas-direccion-general-casinos " Uruguay,URY,20200811,E1: Income support,2,0,"The President and the Ministry of Social Communication announced on August 11 that for the third consecutive time, the amount of the Uruguay Social card and family allowances will be doubled by ’Equity Plan’. The purpose of the provision is to support families with greater socioeconomic vulnerability in this special period due to the COVID-19 pandemic, through the fastest and most accessible mechanism- The benefit will reach 88,875 households and the ministry will allocate almost 289 million pesos. Food and cleaning are the two items most requested by the target population, he added. On the other hand, the 130,000 families that receive an allowance through the Equity Plan but do not have access to the Uruguay Social card will also have their salaries doubled, which will be charged in August and September. In this case, Mides will transfer 333 million pesos, the chief reported. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831094030/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/tarjeta-uruguay-social-asignacion-familiar-duplicacion In addition, the Minister of Public Health also announced that the Government extends health coverage for workers in a situation of dismissal. Workers who lose Fonasa coverage (health insurance) between August 1 and October 31, will have this right for three months, both for themselves and their dependents, announced the authorities of the Ministries of Public Health and Labour. The measure will benefit people who were laid off or those who are about to leave unemployment insurance. There are about 147,000 workers in that situation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831094505/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/cobertura-salud-trabajadores-seguro-de-paro" Uruguay,URY,20200817,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"The National Secretary of Sport, Sebastián Bauzá, announced that Uruguay will be the first country in Latin America to resume the activities of an indoor sport, with the Metropolitan Basketball Tournament, on Monday, August 17, after the suspension of the matches by the health emergency. The restart of the handball and volleyball games was also enabled. In all cases, there will be a strict sanitary protocol. The competitions of the tournament organized by the Uruguayan Basketball Federation will take place in a single stage, the training center of that institution, in Montevideo. In addition, the SND authorized the restart of youth and women's basketball practices, for which the approval of the specific sanitary protocol is awaited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831094209/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/bauza-protocolos-basquetbol" Uruguay,URY,20200817,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Sanitary Evaluation Division of the Ministry of Health reiterated on 17 Aug that the consumption of chlorine dioxide is extremely dangerous for health, and that it is not indicated for the treatment of COVID-19. To date, there is no scientific evidence that chlorine dioxide products are safe or effective for the treatment of diseases, including COVID-19. On the other hand, there are multiple reports of very serious harmful effects as a result of its consumption: • respiratory insufficiency • cardiac arrhythmias • fatal low blood pressure caused by dehydration • acute liver failure • low blood cell count • severe vomiting • severe diarrhea For these reasons, the Ministry of Public Health strongly recommends not using these products for medical purposes. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831093127/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/comunicacion/noticias/comunicado-sobre-dioxido-cloro" Uruguay,URY,20200818,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""After holding a meeting with President Lacalle Pou, the Minister of Tourism, Germán Cardoso, reported on Tuesday 18 that Uruguay will reopen its borders to travelers from the European Union. The measure is a gesture of reciprocity with the nations that make up that political and commercial bloc, since our country is the only one in Latin America that has been enabled since June for its citizens to enter Europe. In a press conference, at the residence of Suárez and Reyes, Cardoso reported that he presented the president with an analysis of the situation and investments in the tourism sector. They also discussed the entry of Uruguayans or foreigners, with legal or fiscal residence, or of those who come to the country for work reasons. The requirements for people from the European Union will be similar to those established in the current decree: presentation of a negative result of a COVID-19 analysis carried out at most 72 hours before the trip, a seven-day quarantine, a new swab and, in Depending on the result, the possibility of ""leading a normal life"", he explained. The Minister of Tourism added that, after analyzing the situation and in a more gradual step, the respective decree will be drawn up. The measure to reopen the borders for Europeans implies ""a gesture of reciprocity"", after the European Union established a similar action for Uruguayans. “Uruguay has a visibility in the world for the treatment of the pandemic and the measures adopted by the Government; it is perceived as a model country and an example to follow ”, he highlighted. He added that it is the only country in Latin America that has resumed the connection, which is of interest to medium and high-level tourists. Cardoso recalled that currently visitors from that region enter on flights of Iberia and Air Europa airlines and no ""contagion lines"" were found after the application of health protocols to passengers."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019225221/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/cardoso-fronteras-europa" Uruguay,URY,20200824,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Government urged to stay at home on Nostalgia Night to maintain health control of COVID-19 The Secretary of the Presidency, Álvaro Delgado, in a conference together with the Minister of Public Health, Daniel Salinas, and the Minister of the Interior, Jorge Larrañaga, stressed that the night of August 24, known as Nostalgia Night, is the riskiest for the control of COVID-19 and urged not to attend parties to maintain sanitary control. More than 1,800 policemen will participate in the prevention operation throughout the country. With the slogan ""Stay at home on the 24th"" and under the foundation of responsible freedom, the Government wants to discourage the organization of events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828141037/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/conferencia-delgado-salinas-larranaga" Uruguay,URY,20200824,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Government urged to stay at home on Nostalgia Night to maintain health control of COVID-19 The Secretary of the Presidency, Álvaro Delgado, in a conference together with the Minister of Public Health, Daniel Salinas, and the Minister of the Interior, Jorge Larrañaga, stressed that the night of August 24, known as Nostalgia Night, is the riskiest for the control of COVID-19 and urged not to attend parties to maintain sanitary control. More than 1,800 policemen will participate in the prevention operation throughout the country. With the slogan ""Stay at home on the 24th"" and under the foundation of responsible freedom, the Government wants to discourage the organization of events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828141037/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/conferencia-delgado-salinas-larranaga" Uruguay,URY,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,, Uruguay,URY,20200827,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Ministry of Labor and Social Security approved the creation of a special unemployment benefit regime for a period of 90 days that includes workers dependent on companies that began the application process for the extension of unemployment benefit between June 1 2020 and July 31, 2020, due to the number of applications received in the aforementioned months, reported the Secretary of State. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831094728/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/mtss-resolucion-extension-seguro-desempleo-paro-trabajo-dependientes" Uruguay,URY,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"On August 28 authorities from the Ministry of Public Health announced the approval of strict health protocols that enable the Copa Libertadores de América football contest to take place in the country. This include the special entry of foreign teams into Uruguay. The delegations must come in charter tours from city to city and the members of these must undergo a rapid molecular test (known as PCR test) in Uruguay, beyond to have one made in your country of origin, with a negative result, 5 to 7 days before arrival. They must also stay in individual rooms and stay in remote hotels, with exit authorization exclusively for matches. The care and self-care measures of the service personnel will be extreme, among other points. In the case of Uruguayan players, upon return to the country, the PCR test will be performed and they must remain concentrated and isolated for 7 days. After this period, the test will be repeated. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831095113/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/protocolo-conmebol-copa-libertadores" Uruguay,URY,20200901,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools are partially opened according to UNESCO. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200911025518/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Uruguay,URY,20200912,C1: School closing,1,1,"'Schools and universities are open for in-person classes on at least a part-time basis.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20200912,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"All public shows and equestrian events are currently suspended. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uruguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Uruguay,URY,20200912,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No official restrictions although police officers are strongly advising against public gatherings. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uruguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Uruguay,URY,20200912,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"'Everyone should comply with the measures put in place in Uruguay to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) which include a requirement to use face masks in supermarkets and pharmacies, and there is a strong recommendation to use them in public.' https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uruguay/staying-during-coronavirus" Uruguay,URY,20200916,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""This Wednesday government authorities announced at a press conference the decision to apply sanctions, according to the powers granted by current regulations for pandemic contexts, such as fines, closures and criminal complaints to those who violate health provisions. In recent weeks, several unauthorized mass parties have been detected, which the government considers are the greatest risk ahead and put the transitory health status of the country at risk, stressed the Secretary of the Presidency, Álvaro Delgado. “The Executive Power through the Ministry of Public Health and according to the legal mandate of the Organic Law of Public Health must adopt, immediately, before the violation of the sanitary provisions, all the measures at its disposal to keep the country harmless or reduce the risks of the effects of the pandemic ”, explained the prosecutor Rodrigo Ferrés. The fines may range from 37 thousand pesos to one million three hundred thousand. The Executive Power may close establishments and file police and prosecutorial complaints in cases of contempt. The Minister of Health, Daniel Salinas, explained why the risk of a massive adult party is different than that of a children's party protocolized by the Ministry and other activities that have been devised opening in recent times, such as restaurants, hotels, some shows, and also the Rural del Prado."" (Since not all shows have been authorized I have coded this indicator as 2G) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201018230001/https://radiouruguay.uy/fiestas-no-autorizadas-se-aplicaran-multas-sanciones-y-denuncias-penales/" Uruguay,URY,20200916,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""This Wednesday government authorities announced at a press conference the decision to apply sanctions, according to the powers granted by current regulations for pandemic contexts, such as fines, closures and criminal complaints to those who violate health provisions. In recent weeks, several unauthorized mass parties have been detected, which the government considers are the greatest risk ahead and put the transitory health status of the country at risk, stressed the Secretary of the Presidency, Álvaro Delgado. “The Executive Power through the Ministry of Public Health and according to the legal mandate of the Organic Law of Public Health must adopt, immediately, before the violation of the sanitary provisions, all the measures at its disposal to keep the country harmless or reduce the risks of the effects of the pandemic ”, explained the prosecutor Rodrigo Ferrés. The fines may range from 37 thousand pesos to one million three hundred thousand. The Executive Power may close establishments and file police and prosecutorial complaints in cases of contempt. The Minister of Health, Daniel Salinas, explained why the risk of a massive adult party is different than that of a children's party protocolized by the Ministry and other activities that have been devised opening in recent times, such as restaurants, hotels, some shows, and also the Rural del Prado."" (For this indicator, mass gatherings were considered those with more 100 people thus the 2G coding) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201018230001/https://radiouruguay.uy/fiestas-no-autorizadas-se-aplicaran-multas-sanciones-y-denuncias-penales/" Uruguay,URY,20200929,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation operating, however, masks are required. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201015194006/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are no restriction on intercity or interstate travel. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201015194006/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20200930,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Government maintains the partial closure of borders until the end of October. t does not modify the exceptions, which only allow entry to the country to those arriving from European countries or from the list of approved by the EU and in exceptions limited by work or force majeure."" Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201019225937/https://civio.es/el-boe-nuestro-de-cada-dia/2020/09/30/el-gobierno-mantiene-el-cierre-parcial-de-fronteras-hasta-fin-de-octubre/" Uruguay,URY,20201013,C1: School closing,1,1,"""The National Administration of Public Education of Uruguay (ANEP) decided that attendance to classes is mandatory from next Tuesday, October 13. with all health protocols. "" It is the return to the obligation for sure, "" said the head of the agency, Robert Silva , at the press conference that took place this Thursday in the Executive Tower. The official recalled that attendance is voluntary so far, but that with the resolution that will be implemented next Monday, it will be available to the extent that the students are summoned and within the possibilities of each educational establishment . Children who make up the population at risk are exempt from the obligation to attend."" (It was coded 1T since the implementation of the measure will depend on the possibility of each education establishment) Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201018224326/https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/10/09/las-clases-presenciales-en-uruguay-seran-obligatorias-desde-el-martes/" Uruguay,URY,20201019,C1: School closing,1,1,"No evident policy change. Schools and universities are open for in-person classes on at least a part-time basis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028235112/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No evident policy change. Essential services are open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194133/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-interior-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201019,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No evident policy change. ""Public transportation ... operating at normal capacity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201019,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029201817/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-Sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201019,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No evident policy change. No curfew in place No restrictions on intercity or interstate travel https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201019,E1: Income support,2,0,"No evident policy change. Searched site for ""seguros de desempleo"" (unemployment insurance) and the most recent article is the one below that was recorded here August 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015203152/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201029212113/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/mtss-resolucion-extension-seguro-desempleo-paro-trabajo-dependientes" Uruguay,URY,20201019,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029172716/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uruguay,URY,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaign still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028234446/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/coronavirus" Uruguay,URY,20201019,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No evident policy change. Tests are generally available through insurance companies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201019,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No evident policy change. The CoronavirusUY mobile application is available to people in Uruguay. This application collects information of interest to both citizens and health providers. Next, mechanisms are made available to request the source code and access to technical documentation of all the functionalities that have been incorporated in its evolution. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029185146/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/aumento-el-uso-de-las-alertas-coronavirus-uy https://web.archive.org/web/20201029190240/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/politicas-y-gestion/informacion-sobre-aplicacion-coronavirus" Uruguay,URY,20201021,C1: School closing,1,1,"Update for school attendance policy (previously attendance was mandatory). Policy value remains the same. ""Suspension for 30 days of the compulsory attendance to Primary classes, in the city of Rivera. (10/21/2020)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029182805/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-educacion-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20201021,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"I cannot find any change in indication of the number of people restrictions are targeting, so keeping this at 2 for now. ""Public Health deepens sanitary measures in Rivera due to the reappearance of COVID-19 cases. Among them, ...prohibition of holding private parties and participating in agglomerations (assemblies) before which they will be arranged Economic sanctions. (10/21/2020)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029201817/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-Sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido " Uruguay,URY,20201021,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Public Health deepens sanitary measures in Rivera due to the reappearance of COVID-19 cases. Among them, mandatory use of a mask in healthcare centers and for all studies (schools)...(10/21/2020)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029201817/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-Sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19 ""Masks are strongly encouraged in all public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201026,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Uruguayan borders are currently closed to non-Uruguayan citizens and residents. On October 26, Uruguay unveiled an online application system to request authorization to enter based on any of the exceptions listed below. -Family reunification between parents and minor single children or adult children with disabilities, or between spouses or common-law spouses. -Drivers for international transportation -Airplane pilots -Seamen -Entrance may be authorized for humanitarian reasons or for labor, economic, business or judicial purposes, as managed by the National Migration Directorate or by the Ministry corresponding to the area of activity involved and based on reasons of urgent need. Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes Sanitary requirements for entry into Uruguay, per the Ministry of Tourism: -Negative PCR coronavirus results, carried out up to 72 hours before the start of the trip conducted by a laboratory in the country of origin or another country in transit . -An affidavit stating the absence of symptoms and contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases in the 14 days prior to admission. -Proof of medical insurance with specific coverage for COVID-19. -Contact information (phone number) in Uruguay for traceability. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201029,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"I cannot find any change in indication of the number of people restrictions are targeting, so keeping this at 2 for now. ""The elected mayor of Canelones, Yamandú Orsi, confirmed that they will charge fines to the registries of the houses where clandestine parties are held. ...the measure will also be applied in Maldonado"" (October 29, 2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20201029203337/https://radiouruguay.uy/multas-por-fiestas-podria-cargarse-a-los-padrones-de-las-casas/" Uruguay,URY,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"Mandatory attendance to Primary classes, throughout the country, from October 13. (08/10/2020) Suspension for 30 days of the compulsory attendance to Primary classes, in the city of Rivera. (10/21/2020) Source https://web.archive.org/web/20201029182805/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-educacion-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19 " Uruguay,URY,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No evident policy change. Essential services are open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029194133/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-interior-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No evident policy change. ""Public transportation ... operating at normal capacity."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029201817/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-Sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No evident policy change. No curfew in place No restrictions on intercity or interstate travel https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201030,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Uruguayan borders are currently closed to non-Uruguayan citizens and residents. On October 26, Uruguay unveiled an online application system to request authorization to enter based on any of the exceptions listed below. -Family reunification between parents and minor single children or adult children with disabilities, or between spouses or common-law spouses. -Drivers for international transportation -Airplane pilots -Seamen -Entrance may be authorized for humanitarian reasons or for labor, economic, business or judicial purposes, as managed by the National Migration Directorate or by the Ministry corresponding to the area of activity involved and based on reasons of urgent need. Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes Sanitary requirements for entry into Uruguay, per the Ministry of Tourism: -Negative PCR coronavirus results, carried out up to 72 hours before the start of the trip conducted by a laboratory in the country of origin or another country in transit . -An affidavit stating the absence of symptoms and contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases in the 14 days prior to admission. -Proof of medical insurance with specific coverage for COVID-19. -Contact information (phone number) in Uruguay for traceability. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201030,E1: Income support,2,0,"No evident policy change. Searched site for ""seguros de desempleo"" (unemployment insurance) and the most recent article is the one below that was recorded here August 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015203152/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201029212113/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/mtss-resolucion-extension-seguro-desempleo-paro-trabajo-dependientes" Uruguay,URY,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029172716/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uruguay,URY,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaign still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028234446/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/coronavirus" Uruguay,URY,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No evident policy change. Tests are generally available through insurance companies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No evident policy change. The CoronavirusUY mobile application is available to people in Uruguay. This application collects information of interest to both citizens and health providers. Next, mechanisms are made available to request the source code and access to technical documentation of all the functionalities that have been incorporated in its evolution. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029185146/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/aumento-el-uso-de-las-alertas-coronavirus-uy https://web.archive.org/web/20201029190240/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/politicas-y-gestion/informacion-sobre-aplicacion-coronavirus" Uruguay,URY,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Public Health deepens sanitary measures in Rivera due to the reappearance of COVID-19 cases. Among them, mandatory use of a mask in healthcare centers and for all studies (schools)...(10/21/2020)"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029201817/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-Sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19 ""Masks are strongly encouraged in all public spaces."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201029184330/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"Compulsory attendance at Primary classes is required, throughout the country, from October 13. There is a suspension for 30 days of the compulsory attendance to Primary classes, in the city of Rivera from October 21st. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130030704/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-educacion-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No evident policy change. Esstential services are open. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130031239/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Uruguay,URY,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No evident policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130032754/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-interior-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No evident policy change. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130032754/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-interior-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Announcement that as of Monday, April 13, the frequencies of collective transport will be doubled in peak hours, to avoid crowds within the units. (04/10/2020) In the event of a re-emergence of cases in Rivera, inspections will be carried out to ensure strict compliance with the use of masks in transportation. (10/21/2020) http://web.archive.org/web/20201130031955/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-transporte-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130032754/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-interior-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No curfew in place. No restrictions on intercity or interstate travel http://web.archive.org/web/20201130031239/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Uruguayan borders are currently closed to non-Uruguayan citizens and residents. On October 26, Uruguay unveiled an online application system to request authorization to enter based on any of the exceptions: Family reunification between parents and minor single children or adult children with disabilities, or between spouses or common-law spouses; Drivers for international transportation; Airplane pilots; Seamen; Entrance may be authorized for humanitarian reasons or for labor, economic, business or judicial purposes. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130031239/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201117,E1: Income support,2,0,"Extension of the partial unemployment insurance until December 31, 2020. (09/11/2020) http://web.archive.org/web/20201130034843/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change found. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130035140/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uruguay,URY,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public campaign still in place. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130035457/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/coronavirus" Uruguay,URY,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Tests are generally available through insurance companies. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130031239/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ " Uruguay,URY,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The CoronavirusUY mobile application is available to people in Uruguay. http://web.archive.org/web/20201130035914/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/politicas-y-gestion/informacion-sobre-aplicacion-coronavirus This application collects information of interest to both citizens and health providers. Next, mechanisms are made available to request the source code and access to technical documentation of all the functionalities that have been incorporated in its evolution. " Uruguay,URY,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Public Health deepens sanitary measures in Rivera due to the re-emergence of COVID-19 cases. Among them, the use of a mandatory mask in healthcare centers and for all studies, restriction of the number of companions in post-operative or childbirths, non-urgent surgeries, prohibition of holding private parties and participating in crowds before which they will be arranged Economic sanctions. (10/21/2020) https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-Sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201201,C1: School closing,1,1,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214213828/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-educacion-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19" Uruguay,URY,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change that affects the value. However, the below items were noted 1 Dec 2020: Implementation of teleworking in public offices, between December 2 and 18, as long as the essential quality of the service is not compromised. (01/12/2020) Private companies throughout the country are encouraged to implement the voluntary use of teleworking. (01/12/2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214141/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214329/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-social-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214329/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-social-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201201,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No policy change. Public transportation is open with mask requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214215352/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-transporte-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214329/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-social-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No evident policy change. " Uruguay,URY,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No evident change in policy. The online process for requesting exceptional authorization to enter the country is still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214222338/https://www.minterior.gub.uy/index.php/unicom/noticias/8320-nuevo-tramite-en-linea-de-la-direccion-nacional-de-migracion " Uruguay,URY,20201201,E1: Income support,2,0,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214141/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214223032/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U" Uruguay,URY,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public information campaign still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214224206/https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/coronavirus" Uruguay,URY,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No evident policy change. Tests are generally available through insurance companies. https://web.archive.org/web/20201214215155/https://uy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uruguay,URY,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No evident policy change. Coronavirus.uy application is available for mobile phones to assist with contact tracing and communication with health care providers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202223646/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202223646/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Changing value to 2G (at least for 2 Dec to 18 Dec) the below * items noted 1 Dec 2020: *Implementation of teleworking in public offices, between December 2 and 18, as long as the essential quality of the service is not compromised. (01/12/2020) Private companies throughout the country are encouraged to implement the voluntary use of teleworking. (01/12/2020) Between December 2 and 18, bars and restaurants must close their doors at 00.00. and in case of non-compliance they will receive financial sanctions. (01/12/2020) *Suspension of sports activities in gyms and closed places between December 2 and 18. (01/12/2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214141/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-trabajo-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido https://web.archive.org/web/20201202223646/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido https://web.archive.org/web/20201215000942/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-deporte-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201202,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Changed value to 3G due to new recommendations and control of parties. I don't see any specific numbers of people, but with the wording ""small social gatherings"" and ""control of parties...in your premises"" I am determining that people might have 10 or fewer people in their home as a small social gathering, but 11-100 would be considered a ""party"". Documentation: It is recommended to hold small social gatherings, with distancing measures, a face mask and ventilation, lasting no more than 2 hours. It is also exhorted to avoid all kinds of crowds in public spaces. (01/12/2020) Between December 2 and 18, there will be a strict control of parties authorized by current protocol. Failure to comply will qualify for an economic sanction of 2 Adjustable Units (UR) for each person who remains in your premises. In the case of non-protocolized parties, in addition to the financial sanction, the corresponding criminal complaint is added. (01/12/2020) https://web.archive.org/web/20201202223646/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" Uruguay,URY,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No vaccination policy in place at this time. https://web.archive.org/web/20201202223646/https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/comunicacion/comunicacionnoticias/medidas-gobierno-sanitaria-emergencia-sanitaria-covid19#navegacion-contenido" United States,USA,20200121,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""Contact tracing was used in Seattle and parts of California early on in their coronavirus outbreaks, but as community spread took hold, many cities and states switched to a ""mitigation"" approach, like closing schools and other social distancing measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200414010434/https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/04/10/831200054/cdc-director-very-aggressive-contact-tracing-needed-for-u-s-to-return-to-normal" United States,USA,20200202,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Starting Sunday, passengers flying to the U.S. from Hubei province in China will be placed under a 14-day quarantine. Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504091500/https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/u-s-declares-public-health-emergency-over-coronavirus-n1127856" United States,USA,20200228,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Some testing was carried out before this, but was the date when testing began on all: -Travelers from China, Italy, Iran, Japan and South Korea, all which the CDC placed travel restrictions on in the weeks before. -Cases where respiratory illness was severe enough to require hospitalization, regardless of personal or travel history. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-cdcs-restrictive-testing-guidelines-hid-the-coronavirus-epidemic-11584882001" United States,USA,20200301,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"CDC upgrades it's warning to level 3, meaning avoid non-essential travel. This leads to the cancellation of large events, like the American Physical Society annual meeting. http://web.archive.org/web/20200502091626/https://www.aps.org/upload/CancellationAttendanceCert.pdf" United States,USA,20200302,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of March 2, foreign nationals who have travelled to Iran within the past 14 days are denied permission to enter the US. https://web.archive.org/web/20200410104600/https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/coronavirus-travel-restrictions/" United States,USA,20200304,H2: Testing policy,2,,"""Anyone who wants a coronavirus test may get one if a doctor agrees"". However, testing capacity is still fairly limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402204608/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/04/health/coronavirus-test-demand.html?auth=login-facebook" United States,USA,20200305,C1: School closing,3,0,"Washington District Shuts Down All Schools to Slow Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20201104100007/https://www.thedailybeast.com/northshore-school-district-shuts-down-all-schools-to-slow-deadly-coronavirus-outbreak" United States,USA,20200306,C3: Cancel public events,1,0,"San Fransisco private businesses are advised to cancel large events like athletic contests and music concerts. Only recommendation at this time http://web.archive.org/web/20200502092339/https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/sf-officials-urge-residents-to-limit-outings-avoid-large-gatherings/" United States,USA,20200310,H6: Facial Coverings,1,0,"To safeguard workers returning back to work, Gov. Whitmer of Michigan recommended wearing protective masks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200902152238/https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-531123--,00.html" United States,USA,20200311,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,0,"San Fransisco bans gatherings more than 1000 people http://web.archive.org/web/20200502090602/https://www.businessinsider.com/san-francisco-bans-large-gatherings-1000-people-2020-3?r=US&IR=T Statewise-changes and dates are listed in website: https://archive.vn/6NqU4" United States,USA,20200311,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html" United States,USA,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Statewise-changes and dates are listed in website: https://archive.vn/6NqU4 Oregon: No gatherings of more than 250 people in Oregon for 4 weeks, Gov. Kate Brown says Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200502095403/https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/03/no-gatherings-of-250-or-more-people-in-oregon-for-4-weeks-gov-kate-brown-says.html Washington: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said he’s banning gatherings of more than 250 people in several counties. Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20200502095318/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/11/washington-state-bans-large-events-to-contain-the-coronavirus-outbreak.html" United States,USA,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"California: Gov. Newsom orders statewide cancellation of gatherings over 250 people https://archive.vn/AKQZJ" United States,USA,20200313,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"New York: Gov. Cuomo bans gatherings of more than 500 people in New York state Link: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gov-cuomo-bans-gatherings-more-500-people-new-york-state-n1157086" United States,USA,20200313,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,0,"For state by state restrictions see: https://archive.vn/6NqU4" United States,USA,20200314,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"TRUMP: ""If you don't have to travel I wouldn't do it ... we want this thing to end."" https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/03/14/coronavirus-travel-president-trump-adds-united-kingdom-ireland-fl ""CDC does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200322045144/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html" United States,USA,20200314,C8: International travel controls,3,,"US travel ban on 26 European countries comes into force https://web.archive.org/web/20200410104812/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51883728" United States,USA,20200314,H2: Testing policy,3,,"First drive-through testing site introduced in New York https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-york-launches-drive-thru-testing-site-for-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-york-launches-drive-thru-testing-site-for-covid-19" United States,USA,20200315,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"First stay at home orders on March 15th in Puerto Rico, March 19th in California, and so forth. For a good record of when these went into effect in each state: https://archive.vn/wip/XBuyE There still remain a few states who have no enforced stay at home orders, and some states will begin their move away as of April 24th " United States,USA,20200316,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America https://web.archive.org/web/20200322010504/https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.16.20_coronavirus-guidance_8.5x11_315PM.pdf" United States,USA,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200317002527/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html " United States,USA,20200317,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Decisions to close transit systems in the U.S. are decentralized and rest with local jurisdictions or regional transit authorities. Large cities' transit systems (which are discussed in the NY Times article) remain open, while smaller transit systems have suspended or closed. Evidence of smaller systems closing as early as March 17, as reported in this trade publication: https://web.archive.org/web/20200413224627/https://www.masstransitmag.com/bus/article/21130388/smaller-transit-providers-suspending-service-or-limiting-to-medically-necessary-trips-due-to-covid19-concerns (Livingston Essential Transportation Service (LETS) is a medium urban system with Livingston County as its service area. LETS is also a department of the county government.)" United States,USA,20200317,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"TRUMP 14/03: ""If you don't have to travel I wouldn't do it ... we want this thing to end."" https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/03/14/coronavirus-travel-president-trump-adds-united-kingdom-ireland-fl ""CDC does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States."" CDC ""The CDC does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200322045144/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html" United States,USA,20200319,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Several States implementing working from home or stay at home policies: Alabama: April 3 Alaska: Mar 28 Arizona: Mar 31 California: March 19 Colorado: March 26 - April 11 Connecticut: March 23 Delaware: March 24 - May 15 Dist. of Columbia: Florida: April 3 Georgia: April 3 - 13 Hawaii: March 25 Idaho: March 25 Illinois: March 21 Indiana: March 24 - April 6 Kansas: March 30 Kentucky: March 26 Louisiana: March 23 https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/us/coronavirus-which-states-stay-at-home-order-trnd/index.html " United States,USA,20200319,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"State by state variation, California starts on 19/03, then others follow https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/emergencies-closures-states-handling-coronavirus-200317213356419.html --------- Financial Times from 23/03/20 ----------- Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles. Copying articles to share with others is a breach of FT.com T&Cs and Copyright Policy. Email licensing@ft.com to buy additional rights. Subscribers may share up to 10 or 20 articles per month using the gift article service. More information can be found at https://www.ft.com/tour. https://www.ft.com/content/f96ada9f-bd2a-39a7-8b59-c4170f5a1101 Peter Wells MAR 23, 22:46 More than 42% of the US now under 'stay at home' orders New Mexico has become the latest state to issue a stay at home order, bringing the proportion of the US population under lockdown now and in coming days to more than 40 per cent. The order from the southwestern state, which comes into effect at 8am on March 24, means the number of US states ordering residents to stay at their residences more than doubled on Monday to 15. Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, West Virginia and Wisconsin made such announcements earlier in the day. The 15 states where those orders are effective or about to come into effect cover just over 42 per cent of the population in the 50 states and District of Columbia. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the US has soared to more than 41,000 as of Monday, 579 of whom have died, according to John Hopkins University. That is more cases than any country after China and Italy, and the number of people who test positive is expected to continue to rise rapidly as the US ramps up the ability to test people with symptoms. New York is the hardest-hit state, with the number of confirmed cases rising by 5,707 in the past 24 hours, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 20,875. Some individual cities and counties have issued stay at home orders, even though the states have not. As such, the proportion of the population affected by those restrictions probably exceeds 42 per cent. Texas, the US's second most-populous state, does not have a stay at home order in place, but local media reported the capital, Austin, was expected to take this route tomorrow, following in the footsteps of Dallas and Waco. https://www.ft.com/content/f96ada9f-bd2a-39a7-8b59-c4170f5a1101" United States,USA,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Arizona govenor says only essential workplaces are allowed to be open https://web.archive.org/web/20200919155421/https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/03/new-executive-order-stay-home-stay-healthy-stay-connected and then lists the essential services https://web.archive.org/web/20200815105439/https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/03/list-essential-services" United States,USA,20200321,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"State by state differences shown in archived link: https://archive.vn/6NqU4 Illinois March 21 at 5 p.m., which bans gatherings of more than 10 people. Georgia introduces ban on gatherings of more than 10 people: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504102357/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-georgia-idUSKBN2180GR" United States,USA,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"State by state variation, California starts on 19/03, then others follow https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/emergencies-closures-states-handling-coronavirus-200317213356419.html --------- Financial Times from 23/03/20 ----------- Please use the sharing tools found via the share button at the top or side of articles. Copying articles to share with others is a breach of FT.com T&Cs and Copyright Policy. Email licensing@ft.com to buy additional rights. Subscribers may share up to 10 or 20 articles per month using the gift article service. More information can be found at https://www.ft.com/tour. https://www.ft.com/content/f96ada9f-bd2a-39a7-8b59-c4170f5a1101 Peter Wells MAR 23, 22:46 More than 42% of the US now under 'stay at home' orders New Mexico has become the latest state to issue a stay at home order, bringing the proportion of the US population under lockdown now and in coming days to more than 40 per cent. The order from the southwestern state, which comes into effect at 8am on March 24, means the number of US states ordering residents to stay at their residences more than doubled on Monday to 15. Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, West Virginia and Wisconsin made such announcements earlier in the day. The 15 states where those orders are effective or about to come into effect cover just over 42 per cent of the population in the 50 states and District of Columbia. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the US has soared to more than 41,000 as of Monday, 579 of whom have died, according to John Hopkins University. That is more cases than any country after China and Italy, and the number of people who test positive is expected to continue to rise rapidly as the US ramps up the ability to test people with symptoms. New York is the hardest-hit state, with the number of confirmed cases rising by 5,707 in the past 24 hours, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 20,875. Some individual cities and counties have issued stay at home orders, even though the states have not. As such, the proportion of the population affected by those restrictions probably exceeds 42 per cent. Texas, the US's second most-populous state, does not have a stay at home order in place, but local media reported the capital, Austin, was expected to take this route tomorrow, following in the footsteps of Dallas and Waco. https://www.ft.com/content/f96ada9f-bd2a-39a7-8b59-c4170f5a1101" United States,USA,20200327,E1: Income support,2,0,"Unemployment insurance in the U.S. is state-specific, but overseen by the U.S. Dept. of Labor. On average, unemployment insurance replaces ~50% of lost wages for a finite period of time. The CARES Act, signed into law on 27 March 2020, boosted unemployment benefits by supplementing state benefits with $600 per week, and expanding eligibility to individuals that normally don't qualify for unemployment insurance (e.g. gig workers & independent contractors). Secondary source, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430034950/https://www.cbpp.org/research/economy/policy-basics-unemployment-insurance The CARES Act also established a low-interest, forgivable loan program for small businesses to help keep employees on payroll. Primary source, U.S. Small Business Administration, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430035544/https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program" United States,USA,20200327,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"CARES Act, signed into law on 27 March 2020, implemented targeted debt relief based on Federal jurisdiction (e.g. eviction freezes for federal housing programs, mortgage forbearance for federally-backed mortgages, etc.). Primary source (U.S. House of Representatives, Financial Services Committee, archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430040220/https://financialservices.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=406472 Debt/contract relief also implemented at state level (e.g. eviction freezes, rent increase freezes, utility bill late charge waivers, etc.), but case-specific and not captured in this coding scheme." United States,USA,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Massachusetts initiates extensive contact tracing; most of the US remains unable to do so, hence coding remains at 1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516162818/https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-covid-19-community-tracing-collaborative-to-further" United States,USA,20200404,H6: Facial Coverings,2,0,"Effective April 4, San Diego County is mandating masks for all employees who may have contact with the public in any grocery store, gas station, convenience store, pharmacy/drug store, restaurant or any other business that serves food. See San Diego County order: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903062730/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/covid19/Addendum_regarding_face_coverings_and_public_parks.pdf" United States,USA,20200406,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"On April 6, Riverside County enacted a mask mandate that everybody, including essential workers, must wear face coverings, such as scarves (dense fabric, without holes), bandanas, neck gaiter, or other fabric face coverings when in public. See Riverside order: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903063444/https://rivcoph.org/Portals/0/Documents/CoronaVirus/April/PHOrders/Riv-EOC_20200406_090004.pdf?ver=2020-04-06-102528-423%C3%97tamp%3D1586193935186" United States,USA,20200407,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Some states have still not introduced restrictions: Use this for live updates https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html" United States,USA,20200408,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On March 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom became the first governor to set mandatory stay-at-home restrictions to help combat the coronavirus. Since the order went into effect, all nonessential services such as dine-in restaurants, bars, gyms and convention centers have been shut down. Essential services, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, food banks, convenience stores and delivery restaurants, have remained open. So have banks, local government offices that provide services and law enforcement agencies. http://web.archive.org/web/20200925094103/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/us/coronavirus-which-states-stay-at-home-order-trnd/index.html ""A handful of more rural states — Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota — did not have statewide stay-at-home orders in place as of Tuesday. A few others had only partial orders, issued locally by cities or counties."" The web archive has this page regularly archived for each of the days throughout this period, so useful to see the changes. Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408035905/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html " United States,USA,20200411,C1: School closing,3,0,"Education trade publication's tracker of school closures. Link not archivable. https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-coronavirus-and-school-closures.html " United States,USA,20200411,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Alameda County recommends canceling, postponing large events http://web.archive.org/web/20200502092351/https://abc7news.com/health/alameda-county-recommends-canceling-postponing-large-events-amid-covid-19-outbreak/6004261/" United States,USA,20200411,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Covered by stay-at-home orders, which in the U.S. are issued by state or local jurisdictions (no national mandate). https://web.archive.org/web/20200413222135/https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-policy-watch/stay-at-home-orders-to-fight-covid19/" United States,USA,20200411,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200411201758/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html " United States,USA,20200413,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200413225603/https://www.coronavirus.gov/" United States,USA,20200414,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Covered by stay-at-home orders, which in the U.S. are issued by state or local jurisdictions (no national mandate). https://web.archive.org/web/20200413222135/https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-policy-watch/stay-at-home-orders-to-fight-covid19/ See also https://web.archive.org/web/20200417025208/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html" United States,USA,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Covered by stay-at-home orders, which in the U.S. are issued by state or local jurisdictions (no national mandate). https://web.archive.org/web/20200413222135/https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-policy-watch/stay-at-home-orders-to-fight-covid19/ See also https://web.archive.org/web/20200417025208/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html" United States,USA,20200414,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing frameworks differ significantly between state and local jurisdictions. Drive-through testing available in certain areas, as noted in prior updates to this indicator. National policy, set by the CDC, is closer to 1 - Symptomatic & eligible (archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417032556/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/clinical-criteria.html)" United States,USA,20200414,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""Right now in hot spots like New York City, contact tracing isn't really happening....Since the epidemic isn't affecting all places equally, in a place like Utah, where the case count is much lower than New York City, contact tracing is feasible and happening now."" Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417032343/https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/04/14/833726999/how-contact-tracing-can-help-fight-coronavirus" United States,USA,20200415,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said all New Yorkers must wear face coverings when social distancing is not possible, including on public transport, in stores and on crowded sidewalks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015094350/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/nyregion/coronavirus-face-masks-andrew-cuomo.html" United States,USA,20200416,C1: School closing,3,0,"Education trade publication's tracker of school closures. As of 16/04, South Dakota, Tennessee, Maine, Idaho, and California only recommend, but not require all schools to close. http://web.archive.org/web/20201031020101/https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-coronavirus-and-school-closures.html" United States,USA,20200416,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Coordinated public campaign: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504115852/https://www.coronavirus.gov/ Announcement of 'Opening Up America Again' guidelines from the White House, released on 16 April, which outline phased return/ opening. Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504115740/https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/" United States,USA,20200417,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Covered by stay-at-home orders, which in the U.S. are issued by state or local jurisdictions (no national mandate). Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423010833/https://www.npr.org/2020/03/12/815200313/what-governors-are-doing-to-tackle-spreading-coronavirus" United States,USA,20200417,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Covered by stay-at-home orders, which in the U.S. are issued by state or local jurisdictions (no national mandate). Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423010833/https://www.npr.org/2020/03/12/815200313/what-governors-are-doing-to-tackle-spreading-coronavirus" United States,USA,20200417,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing frameworks differ significantly between state and local jurisdictions. Drive-through testing available in certain areas, as noted in prior updates to this indicator. National policy, set by the CDC, is closer to 1 - Symptomatic & eligible (archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200422205248/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinical-criteria.html)" United States,USA,20200418,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Large transit systems remain open with reduced service, while certain small transit systems remain closed. Decision to close public transit rests with local jurisdictions and/or regional transit authorities. One such example of a closed system (Kalamazoo, MI): https://web.archive.org/web/20200425190324/https://www.kmetro.com/" United States,USA,20200418,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"National Public Radio interview with CDC director: ""The CDC is only talking about directly deploying hundreds of workers, and the country probably needs tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of these contact tracers. And, you know, it's a huge gamble to think we have all summer to get this together."" Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200423021613/https://www.npr.org/transcripts/840522572" United States,USA,20200423,C1: School closing,3,0,"All states have now ordered schools to close through the end of the school year, with a few exceptions (Wyoming schools ordered closed through 30 April, Montana through 6 May, New York & New Jersey through 15 May, etc.). Per tracker updated by education trade publication Education Week. Link not archivable: https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-coronavirus-and-school-closures.html Universities have largely closed or moved instruction to digital learning, although there may be exceptions (varies depending on whether university is public v. private, and the state in which a university is located). Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425185418/https://www.ncsl.org/research/education/higher-education-responses-to-coronavirus-covid-19.aspx" United States,USA,20200423,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200424005911/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html" United States,USA,20200426,C1: School closing,3,0,"All states have ordered or recommended school closures, with most states implementing this until the end of the academic year and some into May, as shown in the archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504084104/https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-coronavirus-and-school-closures.html Universities and colleges have largely cancelled in-person classes or shifted to online-only instruction. Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504084622/https://www.ncsl.org/research/education/higher-education-responses-to-coronavirus-covid-19.aspx" United States,USA,20200426,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transport open with some restrictions and changes to services. For example, New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) show they are running services. Report that they will be shutting the subway from 1-5 am to disinfect trains (starting May 6th) https://web.archive.org/web/20200504110559/https://new.mta.info/coronavirus/subway-and-bus-service" United States,USA,20200428,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Continuation of ban of foreign nationals entering the US who have visited the following countries in the last 14 days: China Iran European Schengen area (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City) United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) Republic of Ireland https://web.archive.org/web/20200504113522/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html" United States,USA,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"17 states have reopened non-essential businesses that have distancing measures in place, whilst many others remain closed for all but essential work. Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504094204/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"State by state differences in bans on gatherings, with many with orders to ban gatherings of more than 10 people. Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504103654/https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/Coronavirus-countries-cities-ban-events-meetings " United States,USA,20200501,E1: Income support,2,0,"Talks of expanding income support to Jan 2021: I assume that this was not discontinued during this period https://web.archive.org/web/20200515110416/https://fortune.com/2020/05/13/stimulus-check-round-2-next-second-payment-checks-2020-how-much-worth-who-qualifies-children-unemployment-benefits-heroes-act-coronavirus-relief/" United States,USA,20200501,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Federal student loans repayment have been suspended until September. Now there is talk about forgiving them: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515111144/https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherrim/2020/05/12/stimulus-proposal-10000-student-debt-forgiveness/" United States,USA,20200503,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Most states continue to implement stay at home orders whilst some are being relaxed: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504094204/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20200503,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"State by state differences on stay in place legislation; https://web.archive.org/web/20200504094204/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20200503,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Covered under stay at home orders, which differ between states. Largely, 'residents to only leave for essential activities, essential government functions or to operate essential businesses or operations'. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504115150/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html Summary of state to state differences: https://web.archive.org/web/20200504115110/https://www.npr.org/2020/03/12/815200313/what-governors-are-doing-to-tackle-spreading-coronavirus" United States,USA,20200510,C1: School closing,3,0,"Probably no reopening in the majority of states until late 2020: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515104752/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/18/us/schools-closed-coronavirus/" United States,USA,20200510,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"13 States are lifting restrictions (some of them reopening businesses) although they do not meet White House criteria (e.g. downward trend in new cases) for reopening. Other states maintain their stay-at-home orders https://web.archive.org/web/20200515105115/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/coronavirus-us-states-reopen-business-map-trump-a9511306.html " United States,USA,20200510,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"13 States are lifting restrictions (some of them reopening businesses) although they do not meet White House criteria (e.g. downward trend in new cases) for reopening. Other states maintain their stay-at-home orders https://web.archive.org/web/20200515105115/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/coronavirus-us-states-reopen-business-map-trump-a9511306.html " United States,USA,20200510,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"13 States are lifting restrictions (some of them reopening businesses) although they do not meet White House criteria (e.g. downward trend in new cases) for reopening. Other states maintain their stay-at-home orders https://web.archive.org/web/20200515105115/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/coronavirus-us-states-reopen-business-map-trump-a9511306.html " United States,USA,20200510,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"13 States are lifting restrictions (some of them reopening businesses) although they do not meet White House criteria (e.g. downward trend in new cases) for reopening. Other states maintain their stay-at-home orders https://web.archive.org/web/20200515105115/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/coronavirus-us-states-reopen-business-map-trump-a9511306.html " United States,USA,20200510,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""A few states require anyone traveling from out of state to immediately self-quarantine for a period of 14 days, while many other states strongly urge or recommend such quarantines. Even within that quarantine guidance, states have regularly exempted (1) travel for essential activities (i.e., to provide medical or home care for others) and (2) travel necessary for jobs at essential businesses."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200515105735/https://www.natlawreview.com/article/reading-between-lines-which-domestic-travel-quarantine-guidelines-apply" United States,USA,20200510,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No lifting of travel bans from China and Europe soon. https://web.archive.org/web/20200515110228/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-travel-analysi/why-the-united-states-might-not-open-up-to-international-travelers-any-time-soon-idUSKBN22Q2SP" United States,USA,20200510,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Big gaps across jurisdictions persist. Also, in many cases testing is left to private companies: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515112159/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-tests/cvs-health-to-launch-covid-19-drive-thru-test-sites-in-five-u-s-states-idUSKBN22Q1W8" United States,USA,20200510,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Proposed bill to expand contact tracing, but for now ""There are only 2,200 contact tracers in the entire United States right now, which has 330 million people. As many as 50,000 public healthjobs have been lost since the Great Recession, and public health departments simply don’t have the resources to hire the people they need."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200515112032/https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/coronavirus-contact-tracing-could-stop-covid-19-reopen-america-we-ncna1206701" United States,USA,20200514,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Current CDC guidance can be found here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200516165018/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/open-america/contact-tracing.html" United States,USA,20200515,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"While some states are doing extensive contact tracing, many states are currently unable to do so; https://web.archive.org/web/20200516162939/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/16/us-states-begin-reopening-contact-tracing-programs-scramble" United States,USA,20200528,H2: Testing policy,3,,"It is difficult to modify this ""3"" given the immense variations across the country, given that decisions as to who gets tested depend on state and county level decisions. However, this 3 may be inappropriate, given that in a vast majority of states, testing is only being carried out for patients showing symptoms. CDC guidelines establish the following: - Testing is recommended for all close contacts of confirmed or probable COVID-19 patients. - Those contacts who test positive (symptomatic or asymptomatic) should be managed as a confirmed COVID-19 case. - Asymptomatic contacts testing negative should self-quarantine for 14 days from their last exposure (i.e., close encounter with confirmed or probable COVID-19 case) - If testing is not available, symptomatic close contacts should self-isolate and be managed as a probable COVID-19 case. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604115941/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/contact-tracing/contact-tracing-plan/contact-tracing.html" United States,USA,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"KFF reporting that several states still instituting large gatherings ban. [Select large gathering ban in drop down interactive map] https://web.archive.org/web/20200615213157/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE" United States,USA,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"KFF reporting that several states still instituting bans on gatherings of more than 10 people (including MA, MN, NC, OK, and NV). [Select large gathering ban in drop down interactive map] https://web.archive.org/web/20200615213157/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE" United States,USA,20200605,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"New York City subway system has overnight closures remaining in effect, even as service expands. NYC: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615214118/https://abc7ny.com/reopen-nyc-mta-subway-ny/6232748/" United States,USA,20200605,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"As reported in NYT tracker updated June 12, stay-at-home orders are largely loosening or being allowed to expire around the country, with states such as California and Oregon still reporting regional shut downs. KFF reports further stay at home orders are still in effect. NYT report (updated June 12): https://web.archive.org/web/20200613205729/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html KFF report (published June 12): https://web.archive.org/web/20200614143142/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE CA government reporting stay-at-home orders update June 12"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200614141120/https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl_LEiL6B6gIVFk2GCh1vvwHBEAAYASAAEgIZF_D_BwE OR government showing Multnomah County has not yet progressed to Stage 1 opening: https://web.archive.org/web/20200614141809/https://govstatus.egov.com/reopening-oregon " United States,USA,20200605,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"KFF reports mandatory quarantine for travelers from certain states remain for Kansas, and for all air travelers for New Mexico. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615214504/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE Forbes reports that Maine has maintained restrictions for summer visitors, including continued bans of visitors from states beyond Vermont and New Hampshire (these to be reviewed in July)/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200615214941/https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2020/06/12/these-2-states-now-require-summer-visitors-to-take-a-covid-19-test/#1ef5a10ef6dc" United States,USA,20200605,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Banned arrival of foreign nationals from some regions, namely China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Brazil as reported on CDC websites. US citizens or permanent residents are permitted to return through selected airports with additional screening procedures. CDC: https://web.archive.org/web/20200614144412/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html " United States,USA,20200605,E1: Income support,2,0,"Economic Impact Payments still open for application and information on IRS website. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615215228/https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments " United States,USA,20200605,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Student loan relief remains active (through September): https://web.archive.org/web/20200615215723/https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus" United States,USA,20200605,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"'Opening up America' messaging still in effect. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221518/https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/" United States,USA,20200605,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"US states inconsistent in contact tracing capabilities. Washington Post report: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221502/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-health-202/2020/06/15/the-health-202-u-s-isn-t-ready-for-the-contact-tracing-it-needs-to-stem-the-coronavirus/5ee6528b602ff12947e8c0d7/" United States,USA,20200608,E1: Income support,2,0,"According to Yale Program on Financial Stability, June 8 saw enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act that lessen the burden of PPP loans on borrowers and ease requirements https://web.archive.org/web/20200615221000/https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm1026" United States,USA,20200612,E1: Income support,2,0,"According to Yale Program on Financial Stability, the US Treasury Department ""issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in the form of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), which expands eligibility for businesses with owners who have past felony convictions."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200615220403/https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6EgMa4KGDfFzcsZJKqwiH7yqkhnCQtW7gI7eHpZuqg/edit" United States,USA,20200615,C1: School closing,3,0,"KFF reports sustained school closures in almost all states (Montana has rescinded school closure, several other state governments have ""recommended"" closure) https://web.archive.org/web/20200619011857/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE" United States,USA,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"New York Times reporting of each states' guidelines shows that on June 15, Delaware became the last state to let expire a stay at home order, meaning all employers can now require anyone to return to work. NYT overview: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615210740/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html New Hampshire media confirmation: https://web.archive.org/web/20200615212750/https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/coronavirus/all-nh-businesses-now-have-date-to-reopen/article_558bfac2-5c67-5163-9fa3-7d7fcb426d9f.html ""As Gov. Chris Sununu ended the ban on gatherings of more than 10, he also announced his stay-at-home order will expire Monday, meaning all employers can now require anyone to return to work."" KFF provides further confirmation, as of June 15 update all states have (at minimum) some non-essential businesses permitted to reopen with reduced capacity––most states had even more flexible opening policies. No data presented on KFF page for UT, WY, SD, NE or AR, but individual searches for state-specific policies shows that none currently require total closure of non-essential businesses in any of those states, and some did not close businesses in the first place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200615205421/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE" United States,USA,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"KFF reports several states still holding stay at home orders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619011857/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE California one example of continued stay at home order even as phased reopening continues https://web.archive.org/web/20200623220931/https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/ " United States,USA,20200615,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Inter-state travel bans and quarantine requirements remain in effect in several states. KFF: https://web.archive.org/web/20200619011857/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE Multistate: http://archive.vn/W6GLl " United States,USA,20200615,C8: International travel controls,3,,"CDC still bans foreign nationals who have been in specific countries in the past 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624074830/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html" United States,USA,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"KFF's non-essential business closures indicator further confirms that all states who had closed non-essential businesses have permitted their reopening in some capacity, though closer look at state policies still restrict many industries across the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619011857/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE" United States,USA,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"KFF reports large gatherings ban varying by state but largely enacted (though many states have recently expanded permissible gathering numbers). https://web.archive.org/web/20200619011857/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE" United States,USA,20200616,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"While most state governments have permitted gatherings (at least up to and including 10 people), New Mexico has defined ""mass gatherings"" as 5 or more people outside of the same household and has banned them until the end of June. https://www.krqe.com/health/three-months-in-whats-changed-during-new-mexicos-covid-19-shutdown/ Some cities and counties seem to appear to have similar restrictions (ex: Palm Springs and Orange County in California) https://web.archive.org/web/20200612153347/https://www.palmspringsca.gov/government/covid-19-updates KFF reports large gatherings ban varying by state but largely enacted (though many states have recently expanded permissible gathering numbers). No recorded policies specified in KFF as disallowing 10 or fewer (lowest limits are ""expanded to new limit below 25"" and "">10 prohibited""). Restrictions vary on form (indoor/outdoor, private/religious etc), however all states report permissions of gatherings of 10 or fewer even in strictest forms. https://web.archive.org/web/20200619011857/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE " United States,USA,20200616,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Overnight closures remain in NYC subway. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624053857/https://new.mta.info/coronavirus Denver public transit shows evidence of reductions in service due to lack of demand (ex: routes by reservation only) https://web.archive.org/web/20200511210941/https://www.rtd-denver.com/service-changes/covid-19-service-plan Chicago committed to keeping all lines lines open in May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200609120102/https://chi.streetsblog.org/2020/05/15/unlike-mta-cta-wont-close-the-l-for-cleaning-but-homeless-on-transit-need-services/ LA public transit experiencing reductions in service (below report from April), though this was as a result of pandemic not a safety measure. http://archive.vn/km1v8" United States,USA,20200616,E1: Income support,2,0,"Unemployment benefits specific to COVID recovery continue to be administered through states. However, USA today reports the $600 in extra jobless benefits are set to expire July 31. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624105646/https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus/unemployment-insurance" United States,USA,20200616,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Utility shut-off protections continue in addition to previously listed protections. https://web.archive.org/web/20200616055216/https://www.naruc.org/compilation-of-covid-19-news-resources/state-response-tracker/ Some protections on eviction protections, mortgage payment forbearance, and small business loans under the CARES act are set to expire in July and August. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/06/22/cares-act-600-unemployment-other-covid-19-relief-set-end/3211921001/" United States,USA,20200616,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Testing has become much more available since March (though uneven, and not as high proportional availability as other countries). https://web.archive.org/web/20200623043850/https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/individual-states/usa Testing available through several commercial and private entities even without symptoms. Example from North Texas: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-health/2020/06/09/heres-where-you-can-get-a-coronavirus-test-in-north-texas/" United States,USA,20200619,E1: Income support,2,0,"Reporting published June 19 summarizes the continuation of CARES Act enhanced unemployment insurance in line with previously coded policies up to July 31 (assuming Congress does not extend extra payments) http://archive.fo/cZQtI" United States,USA,20200619,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Reporting published June 19 summarizes the continuation of eviction freezes for federally-backed properties to expire on July 25, with state-level variation for private properties. The Federal Housing Finance authority had also announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages would be expended until August 31. Student loan reprieve lasts until September 30. summary: http://archive.fo/cZQtI federal housing finance agency: http://archive.vn/zKtGc" United States,USA,20200625,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Tri-state governors (of NY, NJ, and CT) expand list of states whose visitors will be required to quarantine for 14 days effective midnight June 25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200701201037/https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-governor-murphy-and-governor-lamont-announce-joint-incoming-travel-advisory-all" United States,USA,20200625,C8: International travel controls,3,,"CDC continues to report foreign travelers from certain countries being prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200704074801/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html" United States,USA,20200625,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government coronavirus page and ""Opening up America Again"" page still active, press briefings ongoing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706133813/https://www.coronavirus.gov/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200706162214/https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/ " United States,USA,20200630,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Trump administration announced June 24 that it would end funding for 13 federally run and funded COVID-19 testing sites at the end of June, describing that control would be transitioned to the states where the testing centers are located (CO, PA, IL, NJ, TX). These are the last of the original 41 federally operated testing sites. While state funding and direct control is ending, coding maintained at the level of 3 due to promises that testing site capacity and operations would not change (this should be followed). http://archive.vn/oMFch" United States,USA,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"States continue or reinstate closures of non-essential businesses, mostly indoor bars and dining services, as well as entertainment. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624191031/https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/ http://archive.fo/AMJhx" United States,USA,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"New Mexico still bans gatherings of more than 5 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702033621/https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2020/07/01/if-covid-19-situation-doesnt-improve-nm-may-bring-back-restrictions/" United States,USA,20200701,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Governor Wolf in Pennsylvania: Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf today announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine that takes the mask-wearing directive one step further. With this order, signed under Dr. Levine’s authority under the Disease Prevention and Control Act, masks must be worn whenever anyone leaves home. The order takes effect immediately. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923054840/https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-sec-of-health-signs-expanded-mask-wearing-order/" United States,USA,20200702,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Miami Beach enacts a 12:30am curfew, limiting movement within that time except for essential services to begin July 2. Miami-Dade County enacts a countywide curfew from 10pm to 6am beginning July 3. Miami Beach https://web.archive.org/web/20200703120950/https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/City-of-Miami-Beach-Amends-Emergency-Order-July-1-20201.pdf Miami-Dade County https://web.archive.org/web/20200705000423/https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2020-07-02-mayor-covid-measures.asp" United States,USA,20200703,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Overnight service closures (1-5am) continue on NYC subway. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703173754/https://new.mta.info/" United States,USA,20200704,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Amid other widespread event cancellations, July 4 celebration and firework cancellations by cities and towns. https://web.archive.org/web/20200706222239/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE https://web.archive.org/web/20200706231209/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/business/fourth-of-july-fireworks-displays.html" United States,USA,20200704,E1: Income support,2,0,"Small-business owners now have until Aug. 8 to apply for PPP loans. The Small Business Administration will begin accepting loan applications Monday, an SBA official said. The program’s original deadline was June 30. President Trump signed the order on July 4. White House announcement: https://web.archive.org/web/20200706215811/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/bill-announcement-102/ Explainer article: https://web.archive.org/web/20200707044528/https://www.wsj.com/articles/ppp-loans-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-changes-11594033156 " United States,USA,20200706,C1: School closing,3,0,"KFF reports ongoing widespread school closures for the school year. KFF reports that CA, OR, NM, NY, and ME all maintain statewide stay-at-home orders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624191031/https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/" United States,USA,20200706,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"KFF reports that CA, OR, NM, NY, and ME all maintain statewide stay-at-home orders. https://web.archive.org/web/20200624191031/https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/" United States,USA,20200706,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Harvard Global Health Institute testing and tracing tracker (released July 1) shows most states not meeting their stated testing goals, though fee-for-service options continue to be offered. https://web.archive.org/web/20200704215224/https://globalepidemics.org/july-6-2020-state-testing-targets/" United States,USA,20200706,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Harvard Global Health Institute testing and tracing tracker (released July 1) shows most states not meeting their stated contact tracing goals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200704215224/https://globalepidemics.org/july-6-2020-state-testing-targets/" United States,USA,20200707,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Tri-state area continues to requires quarantines of visitors from certain US states with high community spread. http://archive.fo/I0QIR" United States,USA,20200720,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"With rising case counts, some states have paused or reversed opening plans. However, even these states still allow some non-essential businesses to operate (retail, personal care, etc) according to KFF and the NYT. https://web.archive.org/web/20200708041430/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE https://web.archive.org/web/20200720071012/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html " United States,USA,20200720,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"KFF reports that California has banned all gatherings, and that MN, NC, and MD have all banned gatherings of more than 10 people (10 people being allowed is currently coded as a level 4). However, several other states have lifted gathering restrictions. This has led to cancellation of events exceeding this limit. (use selection of 'large gatherings ban;) https://web.archive.org/web/20200708041430/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE" United States,USA,20200720,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"KFF reports that California has banned all gatherings, and that MN, NC, and MD have all banned gatherings of more than 10 people (10 people being allowed is currently coded as a level 4). However, several other states have lifted gathering restrictions. (use selection of 'large gatherings ban;) https://web.archive.org/web/20200708041430/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE " United States,USA,20200720,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"NYC metro 1-5am closure still in effect. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718051647/https://new.mta.info/ St. Louis metro shows altered/reduced capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703000309/https://www.metrostlouis.org/health/ " United States,USA,20200720,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"From CA sub-national coding: ""The government of California updated their COVID-19 page on August 25. As before, the state is still under a stay at home order. The order went into effect on Thursday, March 19, 2020. The order is in place until further notice. It covers the whole state of California. As of May 8, the stay home order was modified. In addition to essential activity, retail is allowed, along with the infrastructure to support it. As of May 12, offices, limited services, and outdoor museums are also permitted to open. The stay at home order is statewide. Counties may move further into the Resilience Roadmap to order shelter in place commands if they meet certain criteria. See state FAQ's: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827171032/https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/ "" By July 20, only CA had a standing stay at home order. ""KFF reports that California is the only remaining state with a stay at home order in place. (select stay at home order in drop down) https://web.archive.org/web/20200708041430/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE"" Movement to include non ""essential"" activities such as retail in CA, and that CA was the only remaining 'holdout' with a 2T code on July 20 when original coding was done, coding has been changed from 2T to a 1G to reflect the time period July 20 to August 28 (many states still recommending that the vulnerable stay home, this is coded as a 1G under current coding frameworks)." United States,USA,20200720,C8: International travel controls,3,,"CDC page continues to show regional bans, corroborated by travel recap sites and other news sources. http://archive.fo/ACpjM https://web.archive.org/web/20200716190625/https://thepointsguy.com/guide/reopening-soon-a-country-by-country-guide-to-coronavirus-recovery/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200625104514/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/us-working-eu-reopen-international-travel " United States,USA,20200720,E1: Income support,2,0,"Congress is set to discuss new COVID-19 aid package, stimulus this week with input from the president. An aid package has already passed the house. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720174747/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/20/treasury-yields-investors-monitor-us-coronavirus-cases-stimulus-talks.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200720175014/https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/top-republicans-meet-with-trump-to-negotiate-next-coronavirus-stimulus-package" United States,USA,20200727,E1: Income support,2,0,"""Senate Republicans’ proposed $1 trillion coronavirus aid bill on Monday, but Democrats have criticized the package’s limitations compared to a $3 trillion proposal that passed the House of Representatives in May. Complicating matters further, President Donald Trump on Tuesday voiced disagreement with some aspects of the bill, though talks are continuing"". https://web.archive.org/web/20200729220359/https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/29/europe-markets-coronavirus-cases-rise-us-stimulus-hits-impasse.html" United States,USA,20200803,H2: Testing policy,3,,"Florida will provide COVID-19 antigen test results within 15 minutes at two sites in Miami-Dade county starting on Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis said at a news conference. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803235102/https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-florida/florida-to-provide-15-minute-covid-19-test-results-at-two-sites-idUKKCN24Z25S" United States,USA,20200805,E1: Income support,2,0,"Update on the previously mentioned aid plan: There is still a long way to go and an agreement to a timeline to reach an agreement -- one that is already one week after the initial deadline -- isn't much on its face. https://web.archive.org/web/20200806200741/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/05/politics/congress-stimulus-negotiations/index.html" United States,USA,20200807,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With certain exceptions, the CDC still notes the prohibiting of foreign nationals from entry to the US if they have been in China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil in the last 14 days. See the CDC website: http://archive.vn/3ElqN" United States,USA,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"According to data published and updated on 13 August by KFF, some states have started to roll back measures by allowing some or all non-essential businesses to reopen. For instance: - All non-essential businesses permitted to reopen in the following states: AL, CT, FL, ID, IN, MS, MT, PA, VA - New business closures or limits in the following states: AZ, CA, SC, TX See the data on KFF, archived: http://archive.vn/3R7DI. The data utilised is tabulated under the heading ""State Social Distancing Actions""." United States,USA,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"According to data published and updated on 13 August by KFF, actions regarding large gatherings have been undertaken: - States that have ""lifted"" the ban of large gatherings: MO, NH, OK, SC, AL, AK, AR, FL, ID, KS, MD - State where all gatherings have been prohibited: CA See the data on KFF, archived: http://archive.vn/g9pDC. " United States,USA,20200813,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Based on data from KFF, stay at home orders have been lifted in all states, with the exception of CA where there is a statewide order to stay at home, and in MA, GA and NY where orders have been rolled back to only include high risk groups. See the data on KFF, archived: http://archive.vn/J7Msr. The data utilised is tabulated under the heading ""State Social Distancing Actions""." United States,USA,20200814,C1: School closing,3,0,"According to the New York Times, New York City is the only major school district in the country to open for students part-time this fall. See the article in the New York Times, archived: http://archive.vn/OkUNQ" United States,USA,20200817,E1: Income support,2,0,"Fox News noted that according to a memo from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), unemployed Americans could start receiving an extra $300 in weekly jobless benefits at the end of August. The roll out of the benefit is dependent on each individual state, but 29 August is said to be the likely start date. See the article at Fox News online, archived: http://archive.vn/27TDa See the memo from FEMA, archived: http://archive.vn/nY7Q2" United States,USA,20200825,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"From NY subnational coding: As of 25th August, the New York State public transport systems appear to be running, albeit with a reduced service (e.g. the New York City subway is not running between 1-5AM). http://web.archive.org/web/20200825132208/https://new.mta.info/coronavirus" United States,USA,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Travelers to New York from states with high case spread continue to require quarantine. ""A travel enforcement operation will commence at airports across the state to help ensure travelers are following the state's quarantine restrictions. As part of the enforcement operation, enforcement teams will be stationed at airports statewide to meet arriving aircrafts at gates and greet disembarking passengers to request proof of completion of the State Department of Health traveler form, which is being distributed to passengers by airlines prior to, and upon boarding or disembarking flights to New York State. All out-of-state travelers from designated states must complete the form upon entering New York. Travelers who leave the airport without completing the form will be subject to a $2,000 fine and may be brought to a hearing and ordered to complete mandatory quarantine. Travelers coming to New York from designated states through other means of transport, including trains and cars, must fill out the form online."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200828020724/https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory?gclid=Cj0KCQjws536BRDTARIsANeUZ5-TVq-46_j7BATAdmTYAjY6oKpS8q7iebbTdfQmPIw6BbmG94ZbzAgaAmrKEALw_wcB" United States,USA,20200829,C1: School closing,3,0,"Some states still remain on a 3T level." United States,USA,20200829,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"NYT tracker shows retail, restaurants, gyms and hair salons still closed in some states (ex: WA, HI, CA) https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200911163634/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20200829,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"KFF reports ongoing gathering bans in some states. https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE https://web.archive.org/web/20200911163643/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE" United States,USA,20200829,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"CA, WA, and MN have bans on more than 10 people. https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE https://web.archive.org/web/20200911163643/https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh5-N1r6B6gIV3YVaBR3hIQbHEAAYAiAAEgJqUPD_BwE" United States,USA,20200829,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Same policy as of 9/11 https://web.archive.org/web/20200911201417/https://new.mta.info/guides/coronavirus/traveling-safely" United States,USA,20200829,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Continued widespread recommendation that vulnerable stay home, and while KFF notes that this as a requirement in Georgia, New York, and Massachusetts I did not find evidence of a requirement. However, did not find evidence of Georgia requirements beyond June 12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200911164605/https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2020-04-30/gov-kemp-extends-protections-vulnerable-georgians-releases-guidance Did not find evidence of New York requirements as of 9/11 https://web.archive.org/web/20200911170259/https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/new-york-state-pause" United States,USA,20200829,E1: Income support,2,0,"From the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities: ""Thanks to the CARES Act enacted in March, 30 million unemployed workers claimed unemployment benefits in the week ending May 16 that were more generous than they normally would have received, including nearly 11 million who would have received no benefits at all.[1] If policymakers don’t act to extend them, however, the CARES Act’s boost in benefit levels will expire on July 31 and its eligibility expansions and additional weeks of benefits will expire on December 31, while the support unemployed workers and the economy need will remain substantial."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200904191822/https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/cares-act-measures-strengthening-unemployment-insurance-should-continue However, the CARES act additional benefits are being debated over and not yet implemented, so there may also be an argument for coding a 0 from July 31 as while Trump's most recent announcement will eventually cover claims from August, the policy had been announced but does not seem implemented since previous benefits expired July 31. ""A $600-a-week federal supplement to unemployment benefits, enacted to address the pandemic, stopped at the end of July. That has pulled away a key source of support, not just for the nearly 30 million Americans receiving benefits but also for the broader economy. “The status of the financial relief is a huge question mark hanging over the economy,” said Daniel Zhao, senior economist for the career site Glassdoor. Mr. Trump said Saturday that he was taking executive action to provide unemployed workers with $400 a week in extra payments, on top of their regular state jobless benefits. He did so after talks on a new round of pandemic relief stalled in Congress. The Senate adjourned on Thursday until early September, and House members had already left Washington. The departures all but end any chance of a quick agreement on sending stimulus checks to American taxpayers, reviving lapsed unemployment benefits and providing billions of dollars for schools, testing, child care, small businesses, and state and local governments. In the meantime, states are scrambling to figure out how to carry out Mr. Trump’s plan, with unemployed workers wondering whether the money will arrive in time to prevent lasting financial harm."" Timeline of implementation is also not clear: ""Even for those who qualify, it could be weeks or even months before they begin receiving any extra money. States will need to adjust to the new provisions when they are already overwhelmed by unemployment filings."" ""The program is retroactive to Aug. 1, meaning that workers should eventually receive payments for all of August. But Mr. Trump’s executive action caps spending on the program at $44 billion, enough to cover five or six weeks of benefits, assuming all states sign up. That means the program could end almost as soon as it begins. It is still possible that Congress could either revive the original unemployment supplement — though probably at less than $600 a week — or appropriate more money for Mr. Trump’s replacement."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831044139/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/business/economy/unemployment-benefits-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20200829,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Student loan reprieve lasts until September 30. summary: http://archive.fo/cZQtI" United States,USA,20200912,C1: School closing,3,0,"Targeted closings remain in effect in several states according to the Edweek tracker. These include Hawaii, California, Oregon, New Mexico, and West Virginia. Some US territories (Washington DC, Puerto Rico) continue with full closures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928032026/https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-covid-19-schools-open-closed.html?s_kwcid=AL%216416%213%21455874877102%21b%21%21g%21%21school%2520closures&gclid=CjwKCAjw8MD7BRArEiwAGZsrBRfHqJRiG8pqlV9u1Fcw4A23jNB5VKo7BPMWpvm75kV5qbWYLn_G7RoC808QAvD_BwE" United States,USA,20200912,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"NYT tracker shows retail, restaurants, gyms and hair salons still closed in some states (ex: WA, NY, CA) https://web.archive.org/web/20200926173926/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20200912,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Some event venues are being reopened; however, events proceed at reduced capacity in several states (e.g. Pennsylvania). https://web.archive.org/web/20200928032339if_/https://www.washingtonpost.com/" United States,USA,20200912,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"There do not appear to be any regions of the country that continue to enforce a gathering limit of under 10 people. Some states, such as Kansas, enforce a limit of 15, with others limiting at 25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928032339if_/https://www.washingtonpost.com/" United States,USA,20200912,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transit systems throughout the country are open but often operate with restrictions." United States,USA,20200912,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No evidence of stay-at-home requirements in effect. Recommendations continue to advise limiting movements." United States,USA,20200912,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"States like New York continue to require visitors from other states with high caseloads to quarantine upon arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926214403/https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory" United States,USA,20200912,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The United States continues to prevent arrivals from certain countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928033806/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html" United States,USA,20200912,E1: Income support,2,0,"Per the previous coding, CARES funding is expiring in many sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928035352/https://thehill.com/policy/finance/518370-households-businesses-fall-into-financial-holes-as-covid-aid-dries-up Its replacement, a $300-400 unemployment benefits cheque under the ""Lost Wages Assistance"" program, continues to be disbursed in some states, as per one tracker. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926111345/https://www.unemploymentpua.com/articles/lwatracker.html" United States,USA,20200912,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Student loan reprieve continues." United States,USA,20200929,C1: School closing,3,0,"According to the latest data from Edweek's tracker, some US states (inducing Hawaii, California, and West Virginia) mandate school closures in some parts of their states due to the risk of infection. Some US territories (Washington DC, Puerto Rico) continue with full closures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012153605/https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-covid-19-schools-open-closed.html?s_kwcid=AL%216416%213%21455874877102%21b%21%21g%21%21school%2520reopenings&gclid=CjwKCAjw_Y_8BRBiEiwA5MCBJqHWkbJBI7eGWbK2BUc3j4GKdCSsH3ujH3K94aqqu5SKIRY-UPGcXhoClZIQAvD_BwE" United States,USA,20200929,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"NYT tracker shows substantial reopening since last note. Nevertheless, some businesses, particularly bars, remain closed in certain states (ex: TX, MI, CA) https://web.archive.org/web/20201011144839/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20200929,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Some jurisdictions (e.g. some areas of California) require events to be cancelled if criteria on cases are not met. Most states require events to proceed with distancing and other sanitary precautions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200925082257/https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/Coronavirus-states-cities-reopening-COVID-19-new-cases" United States,USA,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Hawaii appears to have the strictest gathering limits in the nation, with gatherings of over 10 people not permitted. Some other states, like Connecticut, limit gatherings of over 25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012154301/https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2020/coronavirus-state-restrictions.html" United States,USA,20200929,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transit systems throughout the country are open but often operate with restrictions." United States,USA,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No evidence of stay-at-home requirements in effect. Recommendations (e.g. in Arizona) continue to advise limiting movements." United States,USA,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"States like New York continue to require visitors from other states with high caseloads to quarantine upon arrival. At latest count, 35 other states are on New York's quarantine list. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011231808/https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory" United States,USA,20200929,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The United States continues to prevent arrivals from certain countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012074646/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html" United States,USA,20200929,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Department of Labor continues to maintain that states are now authorized to disburse unemployment insurance under the CARES act. Nevertheless there does not appear to be evidence of disbursals, most funding having been depleted. " United States,USA,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Student loan deferral continues." United States,USA,20200929,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The CDC continues to run a coordinated public campaign." United States,USA,20200929,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In some states (such as Arizona), testing is generally available. https://web.archive.org/web/20201104102907/https://globalepidemics.org/july-6-2020-state-testing-targets/" United States,USA,20200929,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Whilst some places have more widespread contact tracing (eg. Arizona https://web.archive.org/web/20201103190524/https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2023540) across much of the rest of the USA it is more limited (https://web.archive.org/web/20201103182449/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/31/health/covid-contact-tracing-tests.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201008212628/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-020-00969-7 https://web.archive.org/web/20201030134816/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/open-america/contact-tracing-resources.html)" United States,USA,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"In several states, facial coverings are required whenever distancing is impossible (NC, OH, and many others). In Nevada, mask-wearing is always required outside the home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011204220/https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2020/states-mask-mandates-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20201013,C1: School closing,3,0,"According to the latest data from CNN's tracker, some US states (inducing Hawaii, California, and West Virginia) mandate school closures in some parts of their states due to the risk of infection. Some US territories (Washington DC, Puerto Rico) continue with full closures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025220053/https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-schools-reopening/" United States,USA,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"NYT tracker shows substantial reopening since last note. Nevertheless, some businesses, particularly bars, remain closed in certain states (ex: TX, CA, NM) https://web.archive.org/web/20201025220249/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20201013,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Some jurisdictions (e.g. some areas of California) require events to be cancelled if criteria on cases are not met. Most states require events to proceed with distancing and other sanitary precautions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012153855/https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/Coronavirus-states-cities-reopening-COVID-19-new-cases" United States,USA,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Hawaii appears to have the strictest gathering limits in the nation, with gatherings of over 10 people not permitted. Some other states, like Connecticut, limit gatherings of over 25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012154301/https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2020/coronavirus-state-restrictions.html" United States,USA,20201013,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transit systems throughout the country are open but often operate with restrictions." United States,USA,20201013,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"States like New York continue to require visitors from other states with high caseloads to quarantine upon arrival. At latest count, 35 other states are on New York's quarantine list. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011231808/https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory" United States,USA,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"States like New York continue to require visitors from other states with high caseloads to quarantine upon arrival. At latest count, 40 other states are on New York's quarantine list. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011231808/https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory" United States,USA,20201013,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The United States continues to prevent arrivals from certain countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012074646/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html" United States,USA,20201013,E1: Income support,2,0,"The Department of Labor continues to maintain that states are now authorized to disburse unemployment insurance under the CARES act. Nevertheless there does not appear to be evidence of disbursals, most funding having been depleted." United States,USA,20201013,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Student loan deferral continues until January 2021." United States,USA,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The CDC continues to run a coordinated public campaign." United States,USA,20201013,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In some states (such as Arizona), testing is generally available." United States,USA,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"In several states, facial coverings are required whenever distancing is impossible (NC, OH, and many others). In Nevada, mask-wearing is always required outside the home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201011204220/https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2020/states-mask-mandates-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20201026,C1: School closing,3,0,"According to the latest data from Edweek's tracker, some US states (inducing Hawaii, California, and West Virginia) mandate school closures in some parts of their states due to the risk of infection. Some US territories (Washington DC, Puerto Rico) continue with full closures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108171154/https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-covid-19-schools-open-closed.html?cmp=eml-enl-eu-mostpop&M=59726363&U=&UUID=96155749d7cc9a7eb4e153ce431f8907" United States,USA,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"NYT tracker shows substantial reopening since last note. Nevertheless, some businesses, particularly bars, remain closed in certain states (ex: TX, CA, NM) https://web.archive.org/web/20201108172558/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html" United States,USA,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Some jurisdictions (e.g. some areas of California) require events to be cancelled if criteria on cases are not met. Most states require events to proceed with distancing and other sanitary precautions. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108172808/https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/Coronavirus-states-cities-reopening-COVID-19-new-cases" United States,USA,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Hawaii appears to have the strictest gathering limits in the nation, with gatherings of over 10 people not permitted. Some other states, like Connecticut, limit gatherings of over 25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108172834/https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2020/coronavirus-state-restrictions.html" United States,USA,20201026,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Public transit systems throughout the country are open but often operate with restrictions." United States,USA,20201026,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,0,"No state currently enforces a stay-at-home order, but some continue to recommend doing so." United States,USA,20201026,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"States like New York require visitors from non-contiguous states to quarantine upon arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108173014/https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory" United States,USA,20201026,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The United States continues to prevent arrivals from certain countries. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108173016/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html" United States,USA,20201026,E1: Income support,2,0,"Funds continue to be available for some programmes." United States,USA,20201026,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Evictions relief continues until 1 January. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108190335/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-eviction-declaration.html" United States,USA,20201026,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"CDC information campaign continues." United States,USA,20201026,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In some states (such as Arizona), testing is generally available." United States,USA,20201026,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change noted." United States,USA,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"In several states, facial coverings are required whenever distancing is impossible (NC, OH, and many others). In Nevada, mask-wearing is always required outside the home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108190507/https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2020/states-mask-mandates-coronavirus.html#Nevada" United States,USA,20201109,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Across the country, public transport is operating but at reduced capacity. http://web.archive.org/web/20201123194911/https://time.com/5869375/public-transit-coronavirus-covid/" United States,USA,20201109,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Various states have quarantine requirements upon arrival from another state. Overview: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123200438/https://www.kayak.com/travel-restrictions/united-states" United States,USA,20201109,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With specific exceptions, foreign nationals who have been in any of the following countries during the past 14 days may not enter the United States: China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Brazil. http://web.archive.org/web/20201123200604/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html" United States,USA,20201109,E1: Income support,2,0,"No change" United States,USA,20201109,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change" United States,USA,20201109,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" United States,USA,20201109,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change" United States,USA,20201109,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change" United States,USA,20201109,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Masks are mandatory in the majority of states: http://web.archive.org/web/20201122093458/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html. In Massachusetts they must be worn in any public space, regardless of whether social distancing measures can be adhered to: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123201736/https://www.mass.gov/news/mask-up-ma" United States,USA,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Effective from Nov 16, several states tightened their restrictions. New Mexico is one of the strictest, requiring all but essential business to close until Nov 30. Essential businesses, including grocery stores, cannot exceed 25 percent capacity or 75 customers at one time. Oregon started a 2-week lockdown on Nov 18, also requiring nonessential business to close. New Mexico: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123192402/https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/frequently-asked-questions/ Oregon: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123193338/https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19" United States,USA,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"In some states public events are allowed to go ahead, while others have very tight restrictions in place that do not allow for public events. California had a ban on all gatherings until Nov 12, and from Nov 13 onwards allowed outdoor gatherings of max 3 households in the counties with the strictest regulations (applies to 41 out of its 58 counties). In New Jersey, general indoor gatherings must be limited to 10 people. All attendees at indoor gatherings must wear face coverings and stay six feet apart. There are several exceptions where the rule is 150 people or 25% of a room's capacity -- whichever number is lower. General outdoor gatherings must be limited to 150 people and social distancing must be practiced. (Though there is no limit for outdoor gatherings for wedding ceremonies, funerals, memorial services, religious activities, or political activities.) In New Mexico, gatherings of up to 5 people are allowed. California: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123193657/https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-for-the-Prevention-of-COVID-19-Transmission-for-Gatherings-November-2020.aspx New Jersey: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123193834/https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/reopening-guidance-and-restrictions/how-can-people-safely-get-together-what-are-the-limits-for-indoor-and-outdoor-gatherings New Mexico: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123192402/https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/frequently-asked-questions/" United States,USA,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Alabama, Idaho, Indiana, Missouri and South Dakota allow gatherings of any size, while other states have very strict measures in place. The most restrictive are New Mexico with max 5 people and Oregon with max 6 people from max 2 households. Overview (last updated Nov 17): http://web.archive.org/web/20201123193939/https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/Coronavirus-states-cities-reopening-COVID-19-new-cases New Mexico: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123192402/https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/frequently-asked-questions/ Oregon: http://web.archive.org/web/20201123193338/https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19" United States,USA,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On Nov 16 Chicago and New Mexico issued a stay-at-home order, under which people are only allowed to leave the house for emergencies or essential needs such as grocery shopping. California has imposed a curfew in most of its counties. http://web.archive.org/web/20201123192402/https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/frequently-asked-questions/" United States,USA,20201119,C1: School closing,3,0,"The central govt does not recommend school closings. According to a press briefing by VP Pence and members of the Coronavirus Task Force on 19 Nov: ""it is the position of this task force, of this administration, and of the CDC that we do not need to close our schools."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201121183220/https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/map-covid-19-schools-open-closed.html However, at state level, different decisions have been taken. Edweek reports full closures for DC and Puerto Rico, partial closures for Michigan, New York, West Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, Oregon, California, New Mexico, Hawaii. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121183241/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/press-briefing-vice-president-pence-members-coronavirus-task-force-november-19-2020/" United States,USA,20201128,C1: School closing,3,0,"Many school districts and universities returned to all-remote learning for the remainder the 2020 academic calendar instead of returning to in-person instruction after the Thanksgiving holiday. Examples include Tulsa, Oklahoma school districts and Arkansas Springdale School District. https://web.archive.org/web/20201022013733/https://www.tulsaschools.org/about/news/news-item/~board/district-news/post/update-on-quarter-two-modes-of-learning https://web.archive.org/web/20201128152223/https://www.nwahomepage.com/back-to-class/list-tracking-schools-with-covid-19-cases/ Universities have also announced extended winter breaks and canceled Spring Breaks to control COVID-19 on campus and among students and staff. Examples include the University of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma State University, which both announce they will extend winter break by one week and cancel Spring Break 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20201123075018/https://www.ou.edu/web/news_events/articles/news_2020/ou-announces-calendar-updates-to-fall-spring-semesters https://web.archive.org/web/20201123075128/https://go.okstate.edu/coronavirus/latest-announcements/spring-start-date-2020.html Many other universities have urged or required on-campus students to get tested before returning home for the Thanksgiving holiday. University responses vary greatly. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130235220/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/09/us/colleges-coronavirus-thanksgiving.html" United States,USA,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Several states such as Illinois and California have strict limitations on social gatherings. In Illinois, Executive Order 2020-73 limited outdoor gatherings to no more than 10 people and recommended social distancing at all times. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130122507/https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2020-73.aspx All public and private gatherings with individuals not in one's household are prohibited, except for faith based services and protests in Los Angeles, California. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201130084341/http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/media/mediapubhpdetail.cfm?prid=2830" United States,USA,20201202,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Several states have rolled back restrictions on business after Thanksgiving holidays, so I’m changing the code to a 2T. New Mexico transitioned from shutting down all essential businesses to a coding system whereby counties can reopen starting December 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205192217/https://cv.nmhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/120220-PHO.pdf In Arizona, businesses can operate at a limited capacity if certain benchmarks are met. In California, some businesses such as movie theaters and bars are closed. However, other industries such as retail stores can operate at 20% capacity. In Georgia, gyms, hair salons and movies can operate, with restrictions. In Idaho and Oregon, businesses can be open but are encouraged to telework when possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205191446/https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2020/coronavirus-state-restrictions.html " United States,USA,20201208,C1: School closing,3,0,"All levels of education are closed in Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, as well as in some parts of other states like California, New York, and Hawaii. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213015256/https://www.edweek.org/leadership/map-where-are-schools-closed/2020/07" United States,USA,20201208,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"High-risk sectors like gyms and bars are closed in some states (e.g. California, Kansas) https://web.archive.org/web/20201213021746/https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2020/coronavirus-state-restrictions.html" United States,USA,20201208,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Several states, such as Illinois, are now cancelling public events. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213023613/https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/Coronavirus-states-cities-reopening-COVID-19-new-cases" United States,USA,20201208,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In Oregon, gatherings are now restricted to six people or fewer. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213023613/https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/Coronavirus-states-cities-reopening-COVID-19-new-cases" United States,USA,20201208,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Across the country, public transport is operating but at reduced capacity. http://web.archive.org/web/20201123194911/https://time.com/5869375/public-transit-coronavirus-covid/" United States,USA,20201208,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Regional stay at home orders are in effect in California. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213021746/https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2020/coronavirus-state-restrictions.html" United States,USA,20201208,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"New York now requires all visitors from non-contiguous states to self-isolate or provide evidence of a test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213024100/https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory#:~:text=For%2520travelers%2520who%2520were%2520out,must%2520obtain%2520another%2520COVID%2520test. " United States,USA,20201208,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Travelers from certain countries are prohibited from the United States. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213024449/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html" United States,USA,20201208,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" United States,USA,20201208,H2: Testing policy,3,,"In some states testing is generally available. In Arizona, for instance, test providers accept most insurance and do not require symptoms. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213024848/https://www.maricopa.gov/5588/COVID-19-Testing" United States,USA,20201208,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change" United States,USA,20201208,H6: Facial Coverings,4,0,"Maska are required at all times outside the home in Nevada. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213025115/https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/19/us/states-face-mask-coronavirus-trnd/index.html" United States,USA,20201208,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No vaccines have yet been distributed, but vaccination is imminent. Details of distribution will be in the hands of states. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213025730/https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/12/what-we-know-about-u-s-covid-19-vaccine-distribution-plan.html" United States,USA,20201214,H7: Vaccination policy,1,1," The first vaccinations with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were administered on Monday, 14 December to essential/frontline workers such as health workers, and other who are at risk of exposure most every day. So far this appears to be government funded. Residents of nursing homes will also be prioritised and are due to begin vaccinations next week. https://archive.vn/FFvNw https://archive.vn/vXCyq" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200121,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Government launched an official website with up-to-date information on fighting Coronavirus: https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.uz/ru" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200129,H2: Testing policy,1,," Patients with severe forms of influenza and other acute respiratory diseases, for which, according to clinical and epidemiological indications, there are suspicions of infection with coronavirus, are subject to mandatory diagnosis for this type of virus. Link: https://lex.uz/ru/pdfs/4720408" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200301,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Visitors from China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Afghanistan, Japan are placed directly or through other states in quarantine for a period of 14 days. The exceptions are official and government delegations, holders of public service and diplomatic passports, pilots and crew members of aircraft, locomotive crews, persons engaged in rail transportation, as well as drivers engaged in international road transport of goods. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200416133648/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/04/covid-19/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200302,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Visitors from China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Afghanistan, Japan are placed directly or through other states in quarantine for a period of 14 days. The exceptions are official and government delegations, holders of public service and diplomatic passports, pilots and crew members of aircraft, locomotive crews, persons engaged in rail transportation, as well as drivers engaged in international road transport of goods. Link: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/04/covid-19/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200315,C1: School closing,0,,"First coronavirus case confirmed in Uzbekistan. Link: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/covid/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200315,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"About 150 people who came in contact with the first confirmed coronavirus case were isolated and tested: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/passenger/ (Archived link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417035317/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/passenger/)" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Universities, schools, kindergartens are closed at the national level: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/measures/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The work of cinemas and theatres is stopped: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/cinema-football/ " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public events, including cultural and sports gatherings, are banned. Link: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/measures/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200316,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Movement of passenger trains in interstate directions temporarily stops: https://www.gov.uz/en/news/view/26909" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200316,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Uzbekistan effectively closed its borders on Sunday after Central Asia’s two biggest nations confirmed their first coronavirus cases: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427203658/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan-emergen/kazakhstan-uzbekistan-close-borders-after-first-coronavirus-cases-idUKKBN2120NV" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200316,H3: Contact tracing,2,," About 150 people who came in contact with the first confirmed coronavirus case were isolated and tested: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/passenger/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200317,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily briefings by the Chief Medical Officer with the regular updates on the Covid-19 website set up by the government: https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.uz/uz" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200319,E1: Income support,0,,"No mention of direct/indirect support for salaries in the fiscal measures enacted, which consist primarily of business assistance and tax breaks. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430231620/https://president.uz/ru/lists/view/3460 https://web.archive.org/web/20200521200322/https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/covid-19-uzbekistan-government-45528/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200321,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"All entertainment facilities are closed, including nightclubs, discos, spas and massage parlors, teahouses, canteens, cafeterias, cafes: https://www.gov.uz/uz/news/view/27024" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200322,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"In Tashkent, the movement of public transport (buses, metro and fixed-route taxis) has been temporarily stopped - regardless of the form of ownership: https://web.archive.org/web/20200427222123/https://ria.ru/20200321/1568961935.html " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Prohibition of weddings and other family celebrations, memorial and burial ceremonies with the participation of a large number of people. The ordered events are allowed to be held exclusively in case of extreme necessity and compactness, with the closest people, the number of which should not exceed 10-15 people: https://www.gov.uz/uz/news/view/27024 Link: " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Prohibition of weddings and other family celebrations, memorial and burial ceremonies with the participation of a large number of people. The ordered events are allowed to be held exclusively in case of extreme necessity and compactness, with the closest people, the number of which should not exceed 10-15 people: https://www.gov.uz/uz/news/view/27024 Link: " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Tashkent is closed for all types of vehicles (buses, cars, flights and the railway). The ban does not apply to transportation of people, as well as citizens with permanent registration in Tashkent at their entrance to the city. Link: https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4299765" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200324,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Majority of debt relief is targeted at business. - Fines and penalties for late payment of services to water and heat supply organizations, as well as wastewater treatment plants, will not be charged to support the population. Debtors will not be sued and will not be disconnected from the water supply. - Tax on the use of water resources for farmers will be reduced by 50% - Consumers with delayed payments for electricity will not be disconnected either. - For two months, citizens of Uzbekistan will not be disconnected from Internet access and telephone communications for late payment of services. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115061617/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/19/against-crisis/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200430233142/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/24/utilities/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200430233655/https://lex.uz/docs/4773760" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200324,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Uzbek scientists have developed domestic test systems for the detection of coronavirus. Link: https://mininnovation.uz/ru/news/1878" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200325,H2: Testing policy,1,," Patients with severe forms of influenza and other acute respiratory diseases, for which, according to clinical and epidemiological indications, there are suspicions of infection with coronavirus, are subject to mandatory diagnosis for this type of virus. Link: https://lex.uz/ru/pdfs/4720408" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200325,H6: Facial Coverings,3,0,"TASHKENT, March 22 (Reuters) - Uzbekistan ordered all companies in the capital Tashkent on Sunday to switch to remote working and made protective masks mandatory in all major cities in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The government also said those not wearing masks in public in any of the major Uzbek cities would be fined $22 at first and $67 for repeat offences. Announced on 22 March, the measure will come into effect on 23 March and fines will be applied from 25 March. Whether the measure will be applied in other towns and villages is not mentioned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012155333/https://uk.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-makes-masks-remote-work-mandatory-in-capital-idUSL8N2BF0JZ https://web.archive.org/web/20201012155550/https://en.fergana.ru/news/116364/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200327,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Ministry of Internal Affairs also asked citizens if possible they were at home, not to go out without special need. Link: https://podrobno.uz/cat/obchestvo/uzbekistan-polnostyu-priostanavlivaet-dvizhenie-transporta-mezhdu-oblastyami-/ It is prescribed not to go outside unless absolutely necessary; residents can leave their homes only to buy food or medicine. This restriction does not apply to employees of state and public organizations performing their duties. Everyone who goes outside is required to wear protective masks: https://t.me/iivuz/16227" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200327,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Uzbek authorities announced that the cities of Samarkand, Namangan, and Andijan will be placed on lockdown from Friday, March 27. Link: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/326801/uzbekistan-government-to-lock-down-samarkand-namangan-and-andijan-from-march-27-due-to-covid-19-update-4 The Ministry of Internal Affairs also asked citizens if possible they were at home, not to go out without special need. Link: https://podrobno.uz/cat/obchestvo/uzbekistan-polnostyu-priostanavlivaet-dvizhenie-transporta-mezhdu-oblastyami-/ It is prescribed not to go outside unless absolutely necessary; residents can leave their homes only to buy food or medicine. This restriction does not apply to employees of state and public organizations performing their duties. Everyone who goes outside is required to wear protective masks: https://t.me/iivuz/16227" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"It is prescribed not to go outside unless absolutely necessary; residents can leave their homes only to buy food or medicine. This restriction does not apply to employees of state and public organizations performing their duties. Everyone who goes outside is required to wear protective masks: https://t.me/iivuz/16227" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200330,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""All individuals who have had close contact with a patient with confirmed COVID-19 must pass the test on the first day after detection, regardless of symptoms. All persons who have had close contact with a patient with confirmed COVID-19 should be contacted by a trained primary health care provider to inform them of the symptoms and preventive measures of COVID-19."" - provision from the National Guidance on Covid-19 Ministry of Health. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417035538/https://www.minzdrav.uz/openData/csv/nation_rukovodstvo_COVID-19.pdf" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200331,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Uzbekistan purchased 200 thousand tests for coronavirus in China: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/31/tests/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200401,E1: Income support,1,1,"On March 19, the President of Uzbekistan signed a decree on measures to mitigate the negative impact of coronavirus. In it, parents who are quarantined due to infection with coronavirus or suspected infection, as well as those caring for their child under the age of 14, are paid temporary disability benefits to 100% of the average wage. All employees of preschool to higher education institutions, sports and culture institutions will also be paid full wages from the state budget. The number of families on social assistance will also be increased by 10%, from 595 thousand to 655 thousand recipients. See local news agency Gazeta article, archived https://web.archive.org/web/20201115053441/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/19/support-people/ " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200401,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Mass testing of the population for coronavirus is not planned. Only those who came from abroad and who were in contact with the infected should be tested: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/04/01/testing/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200402,C1: School closing,3,1,"UNESCO highly supports the decision of the Uzbekistan government about distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Link: https://archive.vn/7MBIt " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200414,H2: Testing policy,1,,"http://archive.is/tPLUj Nurmat Otabekov explained why there is no mass testing for coronavirus in Uzbekistan As of 14 April. ““Examining those who are at risk and identifying the disease among them is necessary. This creates an opportunity to contain the disease. The system implemented in Uzbekistan is recognized by the World Health Organization as the most effective method,” Kun.uz correspondent quotes Nurmat Otabekov as saying.”" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200418,C1: School closing,3,1,"Uzbek authorities extended quarantine until May 10. Schools, universities and kindergartens remain closed: https://web.archive.org/save/https://ria.ru/20200418/1570242389.html" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200428,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200507165140/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202652/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19. " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200428,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200507165140/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202652/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19. " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200428,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200507165140/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202652/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19. " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200428,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200507165140/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202652/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19. " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200428,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200507165140/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202652/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19. " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200507165140/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202652/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19. " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200507,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200507103809/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse UNICEF. As of 7 May, a country-wide closure of schools is in place. The government has announced school and university closures until the end of the academic year in June. Classes will continue through distance learning platforms." Uzbekistan,UZB,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Geographical zones associated with lower levels of risk are allowed to open more than just essential shops ""to allow the operation of non-food stores, provide medical diagnostics, taxi services, sewing activity, household appliances and shoe repairs, hairdressers, with the establishment of appropriate sanitary requirements for them."" However, closures of some establishments will continue across the country ""restrictions on mass gathering facilities, including theater performances, concert and sports events, celebrations and public transport will be maintained for some time."" https://web.archive.org/save/http://uza.uz/en/politics/the-next-stage-of-easing-the-lockdown-initiated-06-05-2020" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Extend of stay at home requirement depends on ""zone"" risk category Red, Yellow, or Green. In red zones, people need to stay at home other than for essential journeys In yellow and red zones people allowed to leave homes although many businesses remain closed and gatherings banned etc. ?????? ?????: https://uz.sputniknews.ru/society/20200507/14070278/Karantin-po-zonam-rasprostraneniya-nachnetsya-v-Uzbekistane-s-8-maya.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200513143203/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/05/10/quarantine-levels/ " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200514,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lockdown extended to the 1st June, with different restrictions on regions based on alert level. http://web.archive.org/web/20200518090149/https://kun.uz/ru/news/2020/05/15/karantin-v-uzbekistane-prodlen-do-1-iyunya From May 15, in the zone of the ""red"" quarantine level it is allowed: - handicraft individually; - technical maintenance of cars and agricultural machinery; - repair of electronic (computers and household appliances) and mobile devices; - the provision of rental and leasing services; - provision of accounting services (audit, tax consulting and others). In areas of the ""yellow"" quarantine level, in addition to the above activities, the following are permitted: - work of realtors; - advertising and marketing activities; - the work of private employment agencies; - cooking in the hotel’s own kitchen and their delivery to the rooms; - the work of parks (with the exception of attractions, entertainment facilities and fast food items). Parks and recreation areas will be allowed in groups (no more than 2 people, except for family groups) from 9.00 to 20.00 in strict accordance with the requirements of quarantine. In green areas, in addition to the above activities, the following is permitted: - the work of open sports stadiums with artificial turf (subject to the limitation of the number of visitors, without the use of locker rooms and shower rooms and with respect to social distance); - computer (scanning, copying, typing, printing) and printing services; - the work of museums (with a limited number of visitors and maintaining a distance); - the provision of veterinary services; - maintenance of buildings and landscaping. " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200518,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"From 18th, some internal transport has been resumed: flights between Tashkent and Nukus, Urgench in the north-west of the country, as well as Termez in the south, the movement of the high-speed Afrosiab train to Samarkand, Navoi, Bukhara, Karshi and trains to the Ferghana Valley (Ferghana, Andijan and Namangan areas in the east of the country). http://web.archive.org/web/20200518092221/https://kun.uz/ru/news/2020/05/15/s-18-maya-v-uzbekistane-vozobnovyat-avia-i-jyeleznodorojnyye-transportnyye-soobshcheniya-detali" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200519,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Minister of Public Education Sherzod Shermatov announced the cancellation of final exams in schools this year. Schools are encouraged to give final grades based on academic year performance. See local news agency Gazeta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115091252/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/05/19/schools/ " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200525,C1: School closing,3,1,"On May 25, Uzbekistan schools celebrate the end of the 2019-2020 academic term. School learners are going to have a summer break. Link: https://archive.vn/dwp3d " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200527,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"In the Tashkent region, the cities of Bekabad, Yangiyul and Nurafshan, as well as Zangiatinsky, Parkent, Tashkent, Yukorichirchik and Yangiyul districts entered the “red” zones. Thus, since May 26, the country is split up in the following regions (with the red restricted in movement) Regions and cities of the ""green"" category: the cities of Almalyk and Akhangaran, Akhangaran, Bukinskiy, Bostanlyk and Pskent districts; Districts and cities of the ""yellow"" category: the cities of Angren and Chirchik, Bekabad, Kuyichirchik, Chinaz and Urtachirchik districts; Regions and cities of the ""red"" category: the cities of Bekabad, Yangiyul and Nurafshan, Kibray, Akkurgan, Zangiatinsky, Parkent, Tashkent, Yukorichirchik and Yangiyul regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605102136/https://kun.uz/ru/news/2020/05/27/v-tashkenskoy-oblasti-obnovili-spisok-zelenyx-jyeltyx-i-krasnyx-zon-detali" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200527,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0," In the Tashkent region, the cities of Bekabad, Yangiyul and Nurafshan, as well as Zangiatinsky, Parkent, Tashkent, Yukorichirchik and Yangiyul districts entered the “red” zones. Thus, since May 26, the country is split up in the following regions (with the red restricted in movement) Regions and cities of the ""green"" category: the cities of Almalyk and Akhangaran, Akhangaran, Bukinskiy, Bostanlyk and Pskent districts; Districts and cities of the ""yellow"" category: the cities of Angren and Chirchik, Bekabad, Kuyichirchik, Chinaz and Urtachirchik districts; Regions and cities of the ""red"" category: the cities of Bekabad, Yangiyul and Nurafshan, Kibray, Akkurgan, Zangiatinsky, Parkent, Tashkent, Yukorichirchik and Yangiyul regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200605102136/https://kun.uz/ru/news/2020/05/27/v-tashkenskoy-oblasti-obnovili-spisok-zelenyx-jyeltyx-i-krasnyx-zon-detali" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The easing of some restrictions allows weddings and other traditional ceremonies to take place with no more than 30 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608031814/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-extends-duration-of-coronavirus-curbs-but-eases-some-idUKKBN23609G" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200605,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Bus and train systems will start working again from June 5. Domestic air travel will also resume again. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608031814/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-extends-duration-of-coronavirus-curbs-but-eases-some-idUKKBN23609G" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200610,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618233438/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200610,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618233438/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200610,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618233438/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200610,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618233438/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200610,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618233438/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200610,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618233438/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200610,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Daily briefings by the Chief Medical Officer with the regular updates on the Covid-19 website set up by the government: https://web.archive.org/save/https://coronavirus.uz/uz" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200610,H2: Testing policy,1,,"http://archive.is/tPLUj Nurmat Otabekov explained why there is no mass testing for coronavirus in Uzbekistan As of 14 April. ““Examining those who are at risk and identifying the disease among them is necessary. This creates an opportunity to contain the disease. The system implemented in Uzbekistan is recognized by the World Health Organization as the most effective method,” Kun.uz correspondent quotes Nurmat Otabekov as saying.”" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200610,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""All individuals who have had close contact with a patient with confirmed COVID-19 must pass the test on the first day after detection, regardless of symptoms. All persons who have had close contact with a patient with confirmed COVID-19 should be contacted by a trained primary health care provider to inform them of the symptoms and preventive measures of COVID-19."" - provision from the National Guidance on Covid-19 Ministry of Health. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200417035538/https://www.minzdrav.uz/openData/csv/nation_rukovodstvo_COVID-19.pdf" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200615,C1: School closing,3,0,"Private preschool educational institutions resumed in regions with ""green"" and ""yellow"" levels of quarantine from June 15. All other educational institutions remain closed. See local news agency Gazeta article, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115091953/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/06/14/doo/ AND government telegram channel, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115092047/https://t.me/koronavirusinfouz/4247 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200615,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618233438/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200619,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban on flights from certain countries: Uzbekistan will resume international flights starting from June 15 as per the decision of the Special Republican Anti-Coronavirus Commission. Flights shall be restored only with countries where there is a stable sanitary and epidemiological situation. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200702214035/https://uz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200710,C1: School closing,3,1,"By the decision of the Special Republican Commission for the Fight against Coronavirus in Uzbekistan, all preschools, as well as all other educational institutions, will be suspended from July 10 to August 1. See local news agency Gazeta article, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115092618/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/07/08/new-limits/ AND government telegram channel, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115092722/https://t.me/s/koronavirusinfouz/4633 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200713,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""by the decision of the Republican Special Commission from July 13, 2020 to August 1, 2020, the following additional quarantine restrictions were introduced at the national level: barbershops and beauty salons will be closed"" http://web.archive.org/web/20200716082659/https://coronavirus.uz/uz/lists/index/3/12" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200713,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1, Uzbekistan,UZB,20200713,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"local (domestic) air and rail services will be suspended; http://web.archive.org/web/20200716082659/https://coronavirus.uz/uz/lists/index/3/12 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200713,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Individuals over the age of 65 were advised to adhere to a “self-isolation” lifestyle and not to leave the house for no reason."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200716082659/https://coronavirus.uz/uz/lists/index/3/12" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200716,H2: Testing policy,1,,"There is a shortage of testing kits in the capital, Tashkent. ""Mirziyoyev [the President] said Tashkent, which has a population of 2.5 million, and Tashkent province accounted for about 40% of the cases. People in the capital are having trouble buying some medicines, getting tested for COVID-19 or calling an ambulance, his office quoted him as saying late on Wednesday. “There are shortages of test kits and necessary medicines in the city of Tashkent. The prices of antiviral and anti-fever medicines in drugstores are inflated a few times over for no good reason.”"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200726111058/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbek-leader-chides-officials-over-deplorable-covid-19-situation-idUSKCN24H155" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200723,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown extended beyond original date of August 1st. ""Mirziyoyev’s office did not say by how long the former Soviet republic of 34 million would extend its second lockdown introduced from July 10 after a surge in the COVID-19 cases."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200726110158/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-beyond-august-1-idUSKCN24O28H" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200723,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Lockdown extended beyond original date of August 1st. ""Mirziyoyev’s office did not say by how long the former Soviet republic of 34 million would extend its second lockdown introduced from July 10 after a surge in the COVID-19 cases."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200726110158/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-beyond-august-1-idUSKCN24O28H" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200727,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All public gatherings to include weddings, large family gatherings and holidays are still prohibited by the Government of Uzbekistan. See: https://uz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive link not working)" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200727,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Following a second spike in infections, the entire country has been re-categorised as a Red Zone. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (web archive link not working)" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200730,E1: Income support,1,1,"On top of the salary assistance to parents and employees of education and cultural institutions announced on 19 March 2019, a once-off assistance of 220 thousand soums per family member was allocated to 1.7 million people, including families with chronically ill persons, families with over 5 children, families which are severe affected by quarantine measures from COVID. See news agency Gazeta article, archived https://web.archive.org/web/20201115071317/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/07/30/one-time-aid/ and presidential decree, archived https://web.archive.org/web/20201115071446/https://t.me/minfinuzb/2224 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200801,C1: School closing,3,1,"Quarantine restrictions, including closure of all educational institutions, will be extended to August 15 2020. See local news agency Gazeta article, archived https://web.archive.org/web/20200806142453/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/07/26/restrictions-go-on/ AND government telegram channel, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115093611/https://t.me/koronavirusinfouz/5205 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200815,C1: School closing,2,1,"From 15 August, non-state preschool educational institutions and schools, as well as training centers are resumed. State schools remain closed. Staff are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing. See local news agency Gazeta article, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115094335/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/08/12/quarantine-rules/ AND government telegram channel, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115094441/https://t.me/s/koronavirusinfouz/5657 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200815,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Uzbekistan reintroduced the lockdown last month due to a surge in cases. The government decides to lift its second lockdown starting from Saturday August 15th, 2020. Businesses such as hotels, barbershops and outdoor cafes will also be able to reopen and air and rail traffic will resume, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s office said in a statement. On Aug. 20 large shops, markets and gyms will be able to reopen. http://web.archive.org/web/20200820001724/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-start-lifting-lockdown-from-saturday-idUSKCN2581WD " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200815,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From August 15 onwards, it has been allowed to hold family celebrations, weddings, rituals and ceremonies with the participation of up to 30 persons, involving only close relatives and other relatives living in the area. See news agency Gazeta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107124026/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/08/13/weddings/ AND government Coronavirus information telegram channel https://web.archive.org/web/20201107124206/https://t.me/s/koronavirusinfouz/5657 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200815,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Uzbekistan reintroduced the lockdown last month due to a surge in cases. The government decides to lift its second lockdown starting from Saturday August 15th, 2020. people are allowed to drive their cars again and hold ceremonies such as weddings for up to 30 guests at their homes. http://web.archive.org/web/20200820001724/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-start-lifting-lockdown-from-saturday-idUSKCN2581WD " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200815,C5: Close public transport,0,,"From 15 August onwards, public transport including buses, minibuses and metro reopens. Passengers are required to wear mask and ensure social distancing. See government telegram channel, https://web.archive.org/web/20201112083526/https://t.me/s/koronavirusinfouz/5657 AND news agency Gazeta article, archived https://web.archive.org/web/20201112083701/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/08/14/public-transport/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200815,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Uzbekistan reintroduced the lockdown last month due to a surge in cases. The government decides to lift its second lockdown starting from Saturday August 15th, 2020. people are allowed to drive their cars again and some businesses are open. However, the government suggests people to stay at home. http://web.archive.org/web/20200820001724/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-start-lifting-lockdown-from-saturday-idUSKCN2581WD " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200815,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From 15 August onwards, restrictions on movement between regions are lifted. See local news agency Gazeta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201112100715/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/08/10/quarantine/ " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200820,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Following easings of lockdown measures, on Aug. 20 large shops, markets and gyms were able to reopen. http://web.archive.org/web/20200820001724/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-start-lifting-lockdown-from-saturday-idUSKCN2581WD" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no major changes recorded. " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"restrictions remain in place, although thousands of students took a test together (while socially distanced). https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan-exams-idUKKBN25T1ZK" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200901,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From September 1, tourists are allowed to arrive by chartered flight, or by commercial flights departing from selected countries. Countries of origin are categorised into “green zone”, “yellow zone” and “red zone”. Countries not listed as green or yellow zones are included in the red zone, and will require 14 days quarantine upon arrival. See government telegram, archived https://web.archive.org/web/20201114061613/https://t.me/koronavirusinfouz/6027 AND local news agency Gazeta, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201114062002/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/09/01/international/ " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200905,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The Republican Special Commission to Combat Coronavirus announced further easing of quarantine measures starting from 5 September 2020. Catering facilities are allowed to receive guests with social distancing, theatres and cinemas are re-opened, and religious services resumed. See news agency Gazeta website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107120830/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/09/01/quarantine/ AND Ministry of Health telegram announcement, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107121041/https://t.me/s/ssvuz/2822 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200905,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"From September 5 onwards, public prayers are allowed in religious organisations with no upper limit of crowd size. However, other gatherings are limited to 30 persons. See Ministry of Health telegram channel, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107121041/https://t.me/s/ssvuz/2822 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200905,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From September 5 onwards, public prayers are allowed in religious organisations with no upper limit of crowd size. However, other gatherings are limited to 30 persons. See Ministry of Health telegram channel, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107121041/https://t.me/s/ssvuz/2822 AND https://web.archive.org/web/20201107124206/https://t.me/s/koronavirusinfouz/5657 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200905,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"From September 5 onwards, the public may attend restaurants and cafes, as well as theatres and cinemas, provided they wear medical masks. See local news agency Gazeta website, archived: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/09/01/quarantine/ " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200907,C1: School closing,2,0,"From September 7, public schools have the option to open. The decision to reopen schools will be made by local kengashs based on the situation in the area. 329 public school resumed classes. See local news agency Gazeta article, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115095017/https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/09/07/schools/ and government telegram channel, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115095214/https://t.me/uzedu/8701 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200911,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Persons aged over 65 are recommended to remain in self-isolation and not to visit public spaces."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200923152843/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus" Uzbekistan,UZB,20200914,C1: School closing,2,0,"The Public Education Ministry has resumed phased re-opening of schools in COVID-19 free zones since 14 September 2020. See new agency Xin Hua website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107104143/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/25/c_139316970.htm AND UNICEF situation report: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20ECARO%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%2012%20-%20for%2023%20July%20-%2026%20August%202020.pdf " Uzbekistan,UZB,20200924,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Note: There is still no curfew in place and very few restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. See: https://uz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ [accessed 5 October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201015,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No evident policy change. As of September 5, 2020, certain lockdown restrictions were eased. Despite the easing of lockdown restrictions, certain measures have been taken to limit the spread of coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201016232921/https://uz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No evident policy changes: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102170121/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201016,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No evident policy change, though it was noted there are now enough tests available. Where to go when areas show symptoms of coronavirus disease? In case of any symptoms, consult your local doctor without leaving your home Are tests enough to test coronavirus in Uzbekistan? Today, there are enough tests in Uzbekistan for testing for coronavirus. If I want to get tested for coronavirus infection, where should I go? Contact your local doctor at your place of residence without leaving your home. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019194617/https://coronavirus.uz/ru/questions/index/4?page=1 https://web.archive.org/web/20201019194519/https://coronavirus.uz/ru/questions/index/4?page=2" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201016,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No evident policy change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019201802/https://www.minzdrav.uz/openData/csv/nation_rukovodstvo_COVID-19.pdf" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201019,C1: School closing,1,0,"The government continues to re-open schools in areas clear of COVID-19. As of 19 October, 1,852 state preschools have been reopened in Uzbekistan (up from 151 on 24 September). With this, 31.5% of state preschools in the country are operating. In addition, 5,135 non-state/private preschools continue to operate. 9,994 General Secondary Schools (99.8% of the total) have been re-opened. The remaining 14 schools (0.2%) conduct classes remotely. See UNICEF situation report https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/COVID19%20SitRep%20Uzbekistan%2026-10-2020_FINAL.pdf " Uzbekistan,UZB,20201019,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Public info campaign ongoing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019193436/https://coronavirus.uz/ru" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No evident policy changes: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102170121/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201020,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No evident policy changes: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102170121/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No evident policy changes: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102170121/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201103,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government of Uzbekistan continues to distribute information mostly via telegram channels. See archived telegram site, https://web.archive.org/web/20201115064231/https://t.me/s/koronavirusinfouz/6730 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20201103,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Diagnostics will be carried out exclusively in cases that meet the epidemiological and clinical definition of the disease specified in the WHO recommendations. See Ministry of Health website, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115073007/https://coronavirus.uz/ru AND WHO case definition, archived: file:///Users/elainefung/Downloads/WHO-2019-nCoV-Surveillance_Case_Definition-2020.1-eng.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20201101030551/https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-2019-nCoV-Surveillance_Case_Definition-2020.1 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20201108,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From September 5 onwards, public prayers are allowed in religious organisations with no upper limit of crowd size. However, other gatherings are limited to 30 persons. See Ministry of Health telegram channel, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107121041/https://t.me/s/ssvuz/2822 AND https://web.archive.org/web/20201107124206/https://t.me/s/koronavirusinfouz/5657" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201110,E1: Income support,1,1,"Extension of expiring child benefits by 1 year; delivery of a food basket to persons with disabilities, elderly. See European Bank for Reconstruction and Development policy update, archived: https://www.ebrd.com/documents/admin/uzbekistan-coronavirus-policy-response.pdf?blobnocache=true" Uzbekistan,UZB,20201122,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the press release from the office of the President of Uzbekistan on 24 November 2020, 96 thousand enterprises that had to suspend their work during the pandemic have already resumed their activities. The government is providing assistance in restoring other business entities. See article from the office of the President of Uzbekistan, archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128104003/https://president.uz/ru/lists/view/3970 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20201122,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government of Uzbekistan continues to distribute information mostly via telegram channels. See archived telegram site, https://web.archive.org/web/20201115064231/https://t.me/s/koronavirusinfouz/6730 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20201130,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The government of Uzbekistan continues to distribute information mostly via telegram channels. See archived telegram site, https://web.archive.org/web/20201115064231/https://t.me/s/koronavirusinfouz/6730 " Uzbekistan,UZB,20201206,C1: School closing,1,0,"No changes found." Uzbekistan,UZB,20201206,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All public gatherings of more than 30 people, to include weddings, large family gatherings, and holiday celebrations, are prohibited by the Government of Uzbekistan. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201212191648/https://uz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" Venezuela,VEN,20200203,C8: International travel controls,0,,"Checking of travellers : mandatory form regarding where visitants have been https://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=51767&SEO=venezuela-imposes-entry-restrictions-over-coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200210,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Feb 3rd: Carlos Alvarado said that Venezuela will receive this week a diagnostic kit for the virus strain, handed over by the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO). He indicated that those who arrive from abroad to Venezuela must submit their travel form and indicate which countries they have been visiting and if they feel any symptoms, to then be tested in the airport (Maiquetia International Airport). So it must have been in place by Feb 10th. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200406125512/https://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=51767&SEO=venezuela-imposes-entry-restrictions-over-coronavirus)" Venezuela,VEN,20200228,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Stablishment of a national committee for corona, and public campaign to raise awareness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq0b_OzXV7w" Venezuela,VEN,20200312,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro said that all flights from Europe and Colombia would be suspended for a month over Coronavirus concerns during a live televised press conference on Thursday. [...] He said that public gatherings would also be suspended and that the government would be evaluating whether or not to suspend flights from other regions in the coming weeks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200429143306/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-pol/venezuelas-maduro-suspends-all-flights-from-europe-and-colombia-for-a-month-over-coronavirus-concerns-idUSKBN20Z2W9 I think that this should be coded as implemented on 12/03, but it's not clear which date the policy of cancelling public events was actually implemented." Venezuela,VEN,20200312,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,1,1,"12th March: Maduro announces public gatherings will be suspended. It doesn't state a size so I've coded this as <1000. https://web.archive.org/web/20200423140027/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-pol/venezuelas-maduro-suspends-all-flights-from-europe-and-colombia-for-a-month-over-coronavirus-concerns-idUSKBN20Z2W9" Venezuela,VEN,20200312,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""I have decided to suspend for a month all flights from Europe and Colombia (...) We must be aware that the coronavirus not only threatens the health and life of the community, but also the world economy,"" [Maduro] added."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200430121249/https://www.periodistadigital.com/pd-america/20200312/dictador-nicolas-maduro-prohibe-manifestaciones-evitar-coronavirus-noticia-689404278621/ " Venezuela,VEN,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown declared March 13th. “Venezuelans are allowed to circulate only to purchase medicine, food, or other basic necessities, with all non-essential businesses obliged to remain closed” . Once virus was first detected, officials quickly ordered its 30 million residents to stay home” https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183834/https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/venezuela-extends-lockdown-for-30-days-amid-coronavirus-pandemic.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171040/https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/14842 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425180546/https://news4sanantonio.com/news/nation-world/the-latest-venezuela-extends-quarantine-additional-30-days https://web.archive.org/web/20200425180752/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-venezuela/venezuela-orders-collective-quarantine-in-response-to-coronavirus-idUSKBN2121C0 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425181639/https://www.crisisgroup.org/latin-america-caribbean/andes/colombia/b24-broken-ties-frozen-borders-colombia-and-venezuela-face-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182447/https://www.registercitizen.com/business/article/Venezuela-announces-price-controls-as-food-15226064.php " Venezuela,VEN,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"National lockdown tells people to stay at home unless for essential journeys. Military deployed to enforce this, suggesting any movement that was not for an essential journey would be restricted. Many people return to Venezuela from Colombia across the border and are placed in mandatory 14 day quarantine in poor living conditions. Lockdown declared March 13th. “Venezuelans are allowed to circulate only to purchase medicine, food, or other basic necessities, with all non-essential businesses obliged to remain closed” . https://web.archive.org/web/20200425171040/https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/14842 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425181639/https://www.crisisgroup.org/latin-america-caribbean/andes/colombia/b24-broken-ties-frozen-borders-colombia-and-venezuela-face-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182812/https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/14835 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183834/https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/venezuela-extends-lockdown-for-30-days-amid-coronavirus-pandemic.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182215/https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30718-2/fulltext " Venezuela,VEN,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"All schools with classes suspended until no further notice https://www.caraotadigital.net/nacionales/delcy-rodriguez-anuncio-suspension-de-clases-tras-llegada-del-coronavirus-a-venezuela" Venezuela,VEN,20200316,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On Monday, a quarantine entered into force in Caracas, as well as in the states of La Guaira, Miranda, Cojedes, Apure, Zulia and Táchira.(https://web.archive.org/web/20200429142541/https://www.expansion.com/economia/politica/2020/03/17/5e706fdfe5fdea6a038b46fd.html)" Venezuela,VEN,20200317,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro , ordered a ""total quarantine"" on Monday that will take effect from this Tuesday and that will be applied in the 23 states of the country to stop the expansion of the coronavirus. ""I want to announce that starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17 at 5 in the morning, the entire Venezuela enters a social quarantine, the entire country, the 23 states and the capital district, all in the social quarantine, the collective quarantine"". (https://web.archive.org/web/20200429142541/https://www.expansion.com/economia/politica/2020/03/17/5e706fdfe5fdea6a038b46fd.html)" Venezuela,VEN,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro , ordered a ""total quarantine"" on Monday that will take effect from this Tuesday and that will be applied in the 23 states of the country to stop the expansion of the coronavirus. ""I want to announce that starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17 at 5 in the morning, the entire Venezuela enters a social quarantine, the entire country, the 23 states and the capital district, all in the social quarantine, the collective quarantine"". (/web/20200406114602/https://www.expansion.com/economia/politica/2020/03/17/5e706fdfe5fdea6a038b46fd.html)" Venezuela,VEN,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"'Collective quarantine' put in place, so coding this as a 10-100 person gathering restriction as there are not specific details regarding number of people allowed to gather. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425180104/https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/14813" Venezuela,VEN,20200317,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Authorities will allow exceptions to the quarantine to allow for the functioning of transport, health and food delivery services."" (https://web.archive.org/web/20200429144734/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-venezuela/venezuela-orders-collective-quarantive-in-response-to-coronavirus-idUKKBN2121B8)" Venezuela,VEN,20200318,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Quarantine in the whole country" Venezuela,VEN,20200318,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Local authorities have also instituted: • the suspension of all international and domestic flights from March 18, until further notice"" From French Government website: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430113845/https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/venezuela/" Venezuela,VEN,20200319,H2: Testing policy,1,,"President Nicolas Maduro’s government thanked its ally China for sending 4,000 diagnosis kits to test for the infection. (/web/20200406130347/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-venezuela/venezuela-lifts-coronavirus-cases-to-42-thanks-china-for-aid-idUKKBN2163GL) Testing capacity is centralized at the National Institute of Hygiene, the only institution able to test, so the number of tests are limited. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200406200607/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/venezuela-faces-covid-19-outbreak-hospitals-times-lack-soap-water-n1163331)" Venezuela,VEN,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"Quarentine in Caracas and states La Guaira, Miranda, Cojedes, Apure, Zulia y Táchir. https://www.expansion.com/economia/politica/2020/03/17/5e706fdfe5fdea6a038b46fd.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200320,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The government of President Nicolas Maduro this month ordered the country’s citizens to wear face masks in public in response to the arrival of the novel coronavirus, leaving pharmacy shelves empty of masks and sending Venezuelans scrambling to find them. Some doctors and nurses have called the face mask requirement unnecessary, saying the most important measure is hand washing. That is difficult for millions of Venezuelans who have limited access to running water due to a decline in public services. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012155911if_/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-venezuela-masks/venezuelans-sew-homemade-face-masks-amid-coronavirus-quarantine-idUKKBN2171YH" Venezuela,VEN,20200322,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"From March 22 and during the following six months banks must put the collection of credit payments on hold, telecommunications services would not be cut off, and rent payments for homes and businesses would be suspended (...) He [Nicolás Maduro] also banned companies from laying off employees through December 2020” http://web.archive.org/web/20200504191924/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-venezuela-idUSKBN21A02V Although the government has announced the implementation of the Comités Locales de Abastecimiento y Producción (CLAP), as a measure to counteract social necessities because of COVID-19, experts stated that the country has no capacity to finance it. The government also announced that they will assume the payment of payrolls for small and medium-sized companies for six months. Also, those that are “paying a mortgage will have the possibility to stop paying the installments to the bank, but the bank must assume how to modify and adapt the debt.” http://web.archive.org/web/20200504192146/https://www.elnacional.com/economia/medidas-economicas-populistas-anunciadas-por-maduro-podrian-enterrar-al-sector-privado/ " Venezuela,VEN,20200328,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"At the time of going to press, the outbreak is continuing to spread in Venezuela despite a military-enforced quarantine (The Lancet 28th March)”. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425182215/https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30718-2/fulltext" Venezuela,VEN,20200410,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://www.fox17online.com/news/venezuela-extends-nationwide-quarantine-for-another-30-days Once it was first detected, officials quickly ordered its 30 million residents to stay home, also suspending schools and international flights." Venezuela,VEN,20200410,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Under the restrictions, Venezuelans are allowed to circulate only to purchase medicine, food, or other basic necessities, with all non-essential businesses obliged to remain closed. https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/14842" Venezuela,VEN,20200410,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Under the restrictions, Venezuelans are allowed to circulate only to purchase medicine, food, or other basic necessities, with all non-essential businesses obliged to remain closed. https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/14842" Venezuela,VEN,20200410,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Economic activities exempted from the mandatory quarantine include essential oil operations, food distribution, health and security services and public transportation." Venezuela,VEN,20200410,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Establishment of a national committee for corona, and public campaign to raise awareness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq0b_OzXV7w" Venezuela,VEN,20200411,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"April 11 Lockdown extended by President Nicolas Maduro for 30 more days until May 13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183834/https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/venezuela-extends-lockdown-for-30-days-amid-coronavirus-pandemic.html " Venezuela,VEN,20200416,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The government claims tests are generally available to everyone thanks to tests sent by China, but the Pan American Health Organization suggests that's unlikely considering the current crisis the country is experiencing. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/04/18/las-pruebas-de-coronavirus-en-venezuela-plantean-dudas/" Venezuela,VEN,20200418,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Government implemented a national lockdown on 16th March which implies no public events.” The measure limits movement and commercial activity in all of the 23 states and the Capital District of Caracas. The armed forces and the National Bolivarian Police are charged with enforcing the quarantine, which applies to all citizens with the exception of those employed in food production and distribution, transport, security, healthcare, and the press” “Difficult for Venezuelans to stay home for weeks on end, as many of them depend on daily wages to survive.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200425180104/https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/14813 https://web.archive.org/web/20200425180359/https://www.csis.org/analysis/venezuela-needs-help-combat-covid-19 " Venezuela,VEN,20200424,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Vast gasoline shortages are taking a toll on already fragile supply chains, disrupting food deliveries and public transportation everywhere. The situation is likely to continue: there are few signs of long-term relief for local refineries."" I can't find any information to suggest any government policies limiting public transport though. (https://web.archive.org/web/20200429145500/https://www.yahoo.com/news/riots-erupt-venezuela-countryside-due-162014663.html)" Venezuela,VEN,20200425,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"April 25 Despite a six-week lockdown ordered by the government, more than 500 protests have been registered nationwide this month, in some cases resulting in looting and violence, as food and fuel become scarce. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425183947/https://news.yahoo.com/venezuela-announces-price-controls-food-231527859.html " Venezuela,VEN,20200426,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Total curfew until May 12. Source: https://as.com/diarioas/2020/05/04/actualidad/1588623341_135933.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200426,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Under the restrictions imposed since March 17, Venezuelans are allowed to circulate only to purchase medicine, food, or other basic necessities, with all non-essential businesses obliged to remain closed. The curfew has been extended until May 12. https://as.com/diarioas/2020/05/04/actualidad/1588623341_135933.htmlhttps://as.com/diarioas/2020/05/04/actualidad/1588623341_135933.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"National lockdown force people to stay at home unless for essential journeys. The curfew has been extended until May 12. Source: https://as.com/diarioas/2020/05/04/actualidad/1588623341_135933.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200428,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Venezuela,VEN,20200428,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Total curfew until May 12. Under the restrictions, Venezuelans are allowed to circulate only to purchase medicine, food, or other basic necessities, with all non-essential businesses obliged to remain closed. Source: https://as.com/diarioas/2020/05/04/actualidad/1588623341_135933.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200428,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Establishment of a national committee for corona, and public campaign to raise awareness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq0b_OzXV7w" Venezuela,VEN,20200429,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Since March 17, a total curfew has been implemented. Meetings/gatherings are forbidden, but there are not specific details regarding number of people allowed to gather. The curfew has been extended until May 12. Source: https://as.com/diarioas/2020/05/04/actualidad/1588623341_135933.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200430,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport is not closed, but measures of social distancing have been introduced for regulating the service. Measures are not observed by citizens. Source: https://elpitazo.net/pitazo-en-la-calle/distanciamiento-social-se-incumple-en-mercados-y-transporte-publico/" Venezuela,VEN,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Source: https://www.france24.com/es/20200504-migrantes-refugiados-afectados-covid19-pandemia-coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200505,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Measures for the next 6 months were announced in March. http://web.archive.org/web/20200504191924/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-venezuela-idUSKBN21A02V On May the government issued Decree No. 4,194, declaring the State of Exception and Economic Emergency, throughout the national territory, in order for the National Executive to take urgent, effective, exceptional and necessary measures to ensure the full enjoyment of the population of their rights, preserve internal order, timely access to goods, services, food, medicine and other essential products for life. See Art 10 and 11. https://pandectasdigital.blogspot.com/2020/05/decreto-n-4194-mediante-el-cual-se. html " Venezuela,VEN,20200508,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200516153913/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Venezuela,VEN,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"See Art. 7. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516155135/https://pandectasdigital.blogspot.com/2020/05/decreto-n-4198-de-fecha-12-de-mayo-de.html On May 12th president Maduro addressed the nation, calling them to abide by the law and not to ""relax"" curfew measures ( See 4:40 and 12:03). https://web.archive.org/web/20200516163033/https://videos.telesurtv.net/video/822406/venezuela-registra-un-solo-caso-de-covid-19-en-las-ultimas-24-horas/" Venezuela,VEN,20200508,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The ""Guideline for management and treatment of Covid-19 patients and contacts"" (24/4/20) states that PCR tests should be performed on: suspect cases, patients before hospital/quarantine discharge, a/symptomatic contacts of confirmed cases, people who enter the country and probable cases (See page 3). Priority should be given to severe cases, people with comorbidities, pregnant women and healthcare workers (See page 4). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yrv5ec-LAdelzvTIf1RIhstTIduxEp3C/view See ""ESQUEMA TERAPÉUTICO ESPECÍFICO PARA TRATAMIENTO DE PACIENTE"" in https://web.archive.org/web/20200406095426/http://www.mpps.gob.ve/index.php/sistemas/descargas" Venezuela,VEN,20200512,C1: School closing,3,1,"See Art. 12. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516155135/https://pandectasdigital.blogspot.com/2020/05/decreto-n-4198-de-fecha-12-de-mayo-de.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200512,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"See Art 8 and 9. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516155135/https://pandectasdigital.blogspot.com/2020/05/decreto-n-4198-de-fecha-12-de-mayo-de.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200512,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"See Art. 12 https://web.archive.org/web/20200516155135/https://pandectasdigital.blogspot.com/2020/05/decreto-n-4198-de-fecha-12-de-mayo-de.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200512,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The Government has organised disinfection sessions of public spaces and public transport https://web.archive.org/web/20200517114552/http://www.pcivil.gob.ve/?p=5041 " Venezuela,VEN,20200512,H2: Testing policy,3,,"82.000 new PCR tests arrived to the country from China. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517152500/http://www.mpps.gob.ve/index.php/sala-de-prensa/notnac/488-mas-de-46-toneladas-de-insumos-medicos-arribaron-al-pais-a-traves-del-puente-aereo-china-venezuela" Venezuela,VEN,20200512,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"According to Art.24 contacts should comply with quarantine measures. It also states that MoH will notify them of their condition. However, there is no definition of the modality used for contact tracing or of its scope. whttps://web.archive.org/web/20200516155135/https://pandectasdigital.blogspot.com/2020/05/decreto-n-4198-de-fecha-12-de-mayo-de.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200513,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Although there is no specific number, President Maduro has insisted during the last week on the need to avoid all types of gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516164834/http://mppre.gob.ve/2020/05/10/medidas-decretadas-frenar-avance-covid-19-pais-mantienen-vigentes/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200516155135/https://pandectasdigital.blogspot.com/2020/05/decreto-n-4198-de-fecha-12-de-mayo-de.html The president addressed ministers and local leaders who have organised public events. https://web.archive.org/watch?v=wPgGIirIO4M" Venezuela,VEN,20200513,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"See Art 7. https://web.archive.org/web/20200516155135/https://pandectasdigital.blogspot.com/2020/05/decreto-n-4198-de-fecha-12-de-mayo-de.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200514,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Only security, health, MP, communications and food workers, and other public officials, are authorized to enter the metro system in Caracas, and it is mandatory to present professional ID. https://twitter.com/metro_caracas " Venezuela,VEN,20200515,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Government announced that land borders with Brasil and air and maritime borders with Aruba were open as from today. All the other borders remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517143942/http://vicepresidencia.gob.ve/venezuela-reabre-fronteras-con-brasil-y-aruba/" Venezuela,VEN,20200515,H2: Testing policy,3,,"President Maduro has ordered a door-to-door screening, using 1 million diagnostic tests. https://web.archive.org/web/20200517152535/http://www.presidencia.gob.ve/Site/Web/Principal/paginas/classMostrarEvento3.php?id_evento=15747" Venezuela,VEN,20200519,C1: School closing,3,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200601132159/https://www.france24.com/en/20200513-maduro-extends-lockdown-measures-in-venezuela" Venezuela,VEN,20200519,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200601132159/https://www.france24.com/en/20200513-maduro-extends-lockdown-measures-in-venezuela" Venezuela,VEN,20200519,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200601132159/https://www.france24.com/en/20200513-maduro-extends-lockdown-measures-in-venezuela" Venezuela,VEN,20200519,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200601132159/https://www.france24.com/en/20200513-maduro-extends-lockdown-measures-in-venezuela" Venezuela,VEN,20200519,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200601132159/https://www.france24.com/en/20200513-maduro-extends-lockdown-measures-in-venezuela" Venezuela,VEN,20200519,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200601132159/https://www.france24.com/en/20200513-maduro-extends-lockdown-measures-in-venezuela" Venezuela,VEN,20200519,C8: International travel controls,4,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200601132159/https://www.france24.com/en/20200513-maduro-extends-lockdown-measures-in-venezuela" Venezuela,VEN,20200602,C1: School closing,3,1,"The Venezuelan government has not made any change to the current school closing policy. Schools are still close in the whole country. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610170611/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse " Venezuela,VEN,20200602,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"June 01: The country adopted the strategy 5x10, which consists of 5 business days and 10 of quarantine. Some of the sectors benefited for the measure are transport, finance, textil, among others. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610172035/http://vicepresidencia.gob.ve/venezuela-inicia-nueva-fase-de-normalidad-relativa-y-controlada-bajo-el-metodo-5x10/ " Venezuela,VEN,20200602,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events are still banned, since the restrictions on gatherings are still in place. No changes were found." Venezuela,VEN,20200602,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"The prohibition of large gatherings is still in place. No changes were found. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610170709/https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/ " Venezuela,VEN,20200602,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"June 01: Reopening of public transportation. Under the new phase, 5x10, the public transportation system will be operate normally with sanitary restrictions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610172136/http://vicepresidencia.gob.ve/sector-transporte-garantiza-movilidad-del-pueblo-durante-nueva-fase-de-normalidad-relativa-y-controlada/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200610172136/http://vicepresidencia.gob.ve/sector-transporte-garantiza-movilidad-del-pueblo-durante-nueva-fase-de-normalidad-relativa-y-controlada/ " Venezuela,VEN,20200602,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,": No changes found. " Venezuela,VEN,20200602,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"June 01: Reopening of public transportation. Under the new phase, 5x10, the public transportation system will be operate normally with sanitary restrictions. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610172136/http://vicepresidencia.gob.ve/sector-transporte-garantiza-movilidad-del-pueblo-durante-nueva-fase-de-normalidad-relativa-y-controlada/ " Venezuela,VEN,20200602,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The international travel restrictions are still in place. No changes were found. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610170709/https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/ " Venezuela,VEN,20200602,E1: Income support,0,," No measures for income support were found. " Venezuela,VEN,20200602,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Aside from the ones reported previously, no additional measures for debt and contract relief for households were found. " Venezuela,VEN,20200602,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"June 01: Under the new quarantine phase, business that reopened must have a visual information to identify their level of risk: green: yellow, red. http://web.archive.org/web/20200610172136/http://vicepresidencia.gob.ve/sector-transporte-garantiza-movilidad-del-pueblo-durante-nueva-fase-de-normalidad-relativa-y-controlada/" Venezuela,VEN,20200602,H2: Testing policy,3,," No changes in the testing policies were found. " Venezuela,VEN,20200602,H3: Contact tracing,0,," No changes in the contact tracing policy were found. " Venezuela,VEN,20200615,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The ""flexibilización 7+7"" started on June 15. The ""flexibilización"" consists of a return to a 'normalidad relativa"": gyms, shops and various sectors are allowed to function, provided they follow certain sanitary requirements. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629113835/https://eldiario.com/2020/06/13/cuales-son-los-sectores-que-se-incorporan-en-el-plan-de-flexibilizacion/" Venezuela,VEN,20200615,C5: Close public transport,0,,"The ""flexibilización 7+7"" started on June 15 and applies to the transport sector. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629113835/https://eldiario.com/2020/06/13/cuales-son-los-sectores-que-se-incorporan-en-el-plan-de-flexibilizacion/" Venezuela,VEN,20200615,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"The ""flexibilización"" consists of a return to a 'normalidad relativa"". Vulnerable and at-risk populations are advised to stay at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629115029/https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=370258&SEO=flexibilizacion-de-la-cuarentena-inicia-el-1-de-junio-en-venezuela" Venezuela,VEN,20200622,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"In some states, Venezuela implements a full quarantine again (instead of 7+7 flexibilisation). In La Guaira, Miranda, Aragua, Lara, Zulia, Táchira, Bolívar, Trujillo y Apure, and Caracas, only essential sectors of the economy will be functioning. ""Venezuela anunció este sábado que radicalizará su cuarentena en nueve estados y Caracas a partir del próximo lunes y que cerrará de nuevo su economía no esencial para hacer frente a la expansión del nuevo coronavirus (...) Estas medidas especiales de confinamiento tendrán vigor en los estados La Guaira, Miranda, Aragua, Lara, Zulia, Táchira, Bolívar, Trujillo y Apure, así como en la capital Caracas, y están diseñadas, dijo Rodríguez, para frenar la propagación de la COVID-19 en el país."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200629111427/https://www.larepublica.ec/blog/internacional/2020/06/21/venezuela-anuncia-medidas-extremas-contra-covid-19/" Venezuela,VEN,20200622,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"In regions where the flexibilisation was abandoned and a strict quarantine implemented, the metro and main roads will be closed. ""Las medidas de cuarentena radical incluyen el cierre del Metro de Caracas y la suspensión de todo el transporte público, así como la prohibición de circulación en las principales carreteras"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200629111427/https://www.larepublica.ec/blog/internacional/2020/06/21/venezuela-anuncia-medidas-extremas-contra-covid-19/" Venezuela,VEN,20200622,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Some regions are under strict confinement: La Guaira, Miranda, Aragua, Lara, Zulia, Táchira, Bolívar, Trujillo y Apure, and Caracas. ""Estas medidas especiales de confinamiento tendrán vigor en los estados La Guaira, Miranda, Aragua, Lara, Zulia, Táchira, Bolívar, Trujillo y Apure, así como en la capital Caracas, y están diseñadas, dijo Rodríguez, para frenar la propagación de la COVID-19 en el país."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200629111427/https://www.larepublica.ec/blog/internacional/2020/06/21/venezuela-anuncia-medidas-extremas-contra-covid-19/" Venezuela,VEN,20200622,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In regions where the flexibilisation was abandoned and a strict quarantine implemented, the metro and main roads will be closed. ""Las medidas de cuarentena radical incluyen el cierre del Metro de Caracas y la suspensión de todo el transporte público, así como la prohibición de circulación en las principales carreteras"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200629111427/https://www.larepublica.ec/blog/internacional/2020/06/21/venezuela-anuncia-medidas-extremas-contra-covid-19/" Venezuela,VEN,20200714,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Strict quarantine is prolonged in some regions while other enter a 'flexibilisation' week. http://archive.today/2020.07.22-123104/https://www.notimerica.com/politica/noticia-coronavirus-venezuela-inicia-flexibilizacion-cuarentena-tres-niveles-pide-cumplir-medidas-20200714033107.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200714,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Strict quarantine is prolonged in some regions while other enter a 'flexibilisation' week. http://archive.today/2020.07.22-123104/https://www.notimerica.com/politica/noticia-coronavirus-venezuela-inicia-flexibilizacion-cuarentena-tres-niveles-pide-cumplir-medidas-20200714033107.html" Venezuela,VEN,20200722,C1: School closing,3,1,"As of August 3rd, schools in Venezuela still remain closed." Venezuela,VEN,20200722,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Local authorities have recently moved on to an alternating lockdown/flexible scheme where during a “flexible week” certain specific economic sectors are allowed to operate limited hours; on a “lockdown week” only essential businesses and medical services remain operational."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803083037/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200722,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Public gatherings are prohibited and people have been instructed to wear face covering at all times when outside."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803083037/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200722,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"in caracas, supervision operations are carried out in public transport to verify compliance with the resolution that establishes a maximum occupancy of passengers up to 60 percent of their capacity and the separation of a seat between them inside the vehicle. http://archive.today/2020.07.22-122448/https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=383547&SEO=gobierno-de-venezuela-intensifica-medidas-de-bioseguridad-en-caracas " Venezuela,VEN,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Only one member per family is allowed to go outside of their home to access supermarkets/pharmacies."" all outings are banned but for essential purpose. https://web.archive.org/web/20200803083037/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200722,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Authorities have announced social/community-wide quarantine and bans on inter-state travel with roadblocks in place.Inter-state travel requires a special permit or “salvoconducto” to be issued by the respective regional REDI or ZODI authorities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200803083037/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200812,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 12 August, the National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (Inac) announced that the current restrictions on flight operations, including the ban on commercial flights, will be extended until 12 September. Domestic and international commercial flights are meant to progressively re-start from 13 September 2020 onwards. Sources: Inac's communiqué (Spanish) https://web.archive.org/web/20200814094922/https://twitter.com/InacVzla/status/1293660932565086210 UK Embassy website - Venezuela travel advice https://web.archive.org/web/20200814095042/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200815,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued information website dedicated to COVID-19. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822134819/https://presidenciave.com/coronavirus/" Venezuela,VEN,20200815,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new information found. " Venezuela,VEN,20200821,C1: School closing,3,1,"The President proposed to have a debate about opening schools in October. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200822144618/https://ultimasnoticias.com.ve/noticias/mas-vida/maduro-propone-debate-nacional-sobre-el-retorno-presencial-a-clases/" Venezuela,VEN,20200823,C1: School closing,3,1,"""Schools and universities remain closed until further notice."". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903132143/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200823,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Local authorities have recently moved on to an alternating lockdown/flexible scheme where during a “flexible week” certain specific economic sectors are allowed to operate limited hours; on a “lockdown week” only essential businesses and medical services remain operational."". Link: " Venezuela,VEN,20200823,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new information found. " Venezuela,VEN,20200823,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Public gatherings are prohibited and people have been instructed to wear face covering at all times when outside."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903132143/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200823,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"No new information found. " Venezuela,VEN,20200823,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Only one member per family is allowed to go outside of their home to access supermarkets/pharmacies."". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903132143/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200823,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""Domestic and international regular commercial flights are meant to progressively re-start from 13 September 2020 onwards."". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903132143/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200823,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Public gatherings are prohibited and people have been instructed to wear face covering at all times when outside."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903132143/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Venezuela has implemented the method ""7+7"", meaning one week all workplaces are required to close and the following week only some sectors are required to close. The week from 28.09 to 4.10 was a “radical quarantine."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201001035741/https://as.com/diarioas/2020/09/28/actualidad/1601321087_844327.html" Venezuela,VEN,20201005,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Venezuela has implemented the method ""7+7"", meaning one week all workplaces are required to close and the following week only some sectors are required to close. The week from 5.10 to 13.10 was a “normal quarantine."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201001035741/https://as.com/diarioas/2020/09/28/actualidad/1601321087_844327.html" Venezuela,VEN,20201012,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"“VENEZUELA BEGINS A NEW WEEK OF RADICAL QUARANTINE THIS # 12OCT"" “Venezuelans are preparing to return to their homes and respect the week of radical quarantine attached to the ""7 plus 7"" scheme dictated by the National Government. As of this Monday, October 12, only the prioritized sectors such as food, transport, health and surveillance are allowed to maintain their activities.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102235636/https://www.laprensalara.com.ve/nota/22462/20/10/venezuela-inicia-nueva-semana-de-cuarentena-radical-este-" Venezuela,VEN,20201014,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Venezuela has implemented the method ""7+7"", meaning one week all workplaces are required to close and the following week only some sectors are required to close. During the week from 14.10 to 20.10 a “radical quarantine"" is in place. Source: https://www.clarin.com/mundo/crisis-venezuela-arranco-semana-cuarentena-radical-atravesada-protestas-falta-nafta-luz_0_pudMGAwGg.html" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,C1: School closing,3,1,"“Schools and universities remain closed until further notice.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102203502/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Measures have been reinforced on the 26th, only essential activities permitted: http://mpps.gob.ve/index.php/sala-de-prensa/notnac/687-este-26oct-arranca-cuarentena-radical-del-esquema-7-7-plus-contra-la-covid-19-tras-exitosa-semana-de-flexibilizacion" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Measures have been reinforced on the 26th with a ""strong"" quarantine and no public events: http://mpps.gob.ve/index.php/sala-de-prensa/notnac/687-este-26oct-arranca-cuarentena-radical-del-esquema-7-7-plus-contra-la-covid-19-tras-exitosa-semana-de-flexibilizacion" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Policy still valid, ""public gatherings are prohibited and people have been instructed to wear face covering at all times when outside."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903132143/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"Transport remains restricted." Venezuela,VEN,20201016,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Only one member per family is allowed to go outside of their home to access supermarkets/pharmacies."". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903132143/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus Measures have been reinforced on the 26th with a ""strong"" quarantine and no public events: In commonly used areas, such as markets, self-markets, pharmacies, and other consumption of mass-consumption products, as well as in mass transit units such as metres, trains, buses, busetas and transport stops, compliance with disinfection and social estating measures should be monitored in particular, in accordance with specific decisions on the matter issue issued by bodies with competence in this area. If these measures are not met, the activities will not be authorized for their operation. http://mpps.gob.ve/index.php/sala-de-prensa/notnac/687-este-26oct-arranca-cuarentena-radical-del-esquema-7-7-plus-contra-la-covid-19-tras-exitosa-semana-de-flexibilizacion" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No changes in policy: ""Domestic and international regular commercial flights are meant to progressively re-start from 13 September 2020 onwards."". https://web.archive.org/web/20200903132143/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed since the start of the pandemic" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,E1: Income support,0,,"No data available, income support policies are handled via the usual policies in place pre-pandemic" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No data available, debt support policies are handled via the usual policies in place pre-pandemic" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Campaign ""Venezuela decide cuidarse"": http://mpps.gob.ve/index.php/sala-de-prensa/notnac/682-gobierno-nacional-fortalece-la-campana-venezuela-decide-cuidarse-para-la-proteccion-del-pueblo-ante-la-covid-19 A series of guidance documents now available online although using a shared drive with no security: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oBbYw3KGg-k8W4K68yC2b2aqg5ocxNHl" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,H2: Testing policy,3,,"IN THE CASE OF ANY SYMPTOMS OF DISEASE OR HEALTH AFFECTATION: 1. All citizens should avoid leaving the residence if there are symptoms of respiratory disease, fever, cough, general discomfort, frequent sneezing. 2. Any case of health involvement, of our grandparents or grandmothers, or older adults in general, should be reported to 0800VIGILAN or 0800COVID19 or to the popular ASIC practice closest to your home. 3. In the event that flu symptoms are maintained for more than 3 days or increased or aggravated with symptoms such as uncontrolled fever, shortness of breath, chest pain, extreme decay or loss of smell or taste, 0800VIGILAN or 0800COVID19 or the nearest ASIC People's Office should be reported for due and timely immediate medical care. https://drive.google.com/file/d/146_Nih6aq0352eKZc-Q5jxubkj6lplqY/view" Venezuela,VEN,20201016,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"In the framework of establishing a social habit common to all citizens, it is established as a health regulation of inexorable compliance with the existence of coronavirus (COVID19) in the national territory, as follows: A) MANDATORY USE OF MASK 1. To prevent the virus from entering the body, correct use of the mask should be made covering the nose and mouth. 2. On any transfer made outside our residence unit. 3. Reusable fabric masks are generally recommended for the general population, they should be washed and ironed daily, to ensure their effectiveness as a personal protection mechanism. https://drive.google.com/file/d/146_Nih6aq0352eKZc-Q5jxubkj6lplqY/view" Venezuela,VEN,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"“LA PRENSA DE LARA - From this Monday, October 19 until next Sunday the 25th, Venezuela begins a new week of flexibility , framed in the 7 + 7 plan, ordered by the Government of Nicolás Maduro.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102235338/https://www.laprensalara.com.ve/nota/22769/20/10/venezuela-entra-en-nueva-fase-del-plan-77-este-" Venezuela,VEN,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"“After a successful week of broad and general flexibility of the 7 + 7 plus method , this Monday, October 26, a new week of radical conscious quarantine begins in Venezuela, necessary for the control of COVID-19.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102210610/http://mpps.gob.ve/index.php/sala-de-prensa/notnac/687-este-26oct-arranca-cuarentena-radical-del-esquema-7-7-plus-contra-la-covid-19-tras-exitosa-semana-de-flexibilizacion" Venezuela,VEN,20201031,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"“Public gatherings are prohibited and people have been instructed to wear face covering at all times when outside.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102203502/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20201031,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"“Travel in Venezuela. Authorities have announced social/community-wide quarantine and bans on inter-state travel with roadblocks in place. Inter-state travel requires a special permit or “salvoconducto” to be issued by the respective regional REDI or ZODI authorities.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102203502/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20201031,C8: International travel controls,4,,"“Entry into Venezuela is currently limited to Venezuelan citizens and foreign national residents.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102211540/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/entry-requirements" Venezuela,VEN,20201031,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela continues to update official government websites, Twitter accounts, and other social media pages, with coronavirus information, on a regular basis. Sources: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102232859/http://www.mpps.gob.ve/ http://web.archive.org/web/20201102231814/https://twitter.com/maduro_en/status/1323336531445243906 " Venezuela,VEN,20201031,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"No evidence found of contact tracing in Venezuela. " Venezuela,VEN,20201031,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"“People have been instructed to wear face covering at all times when outside.” “Travel in Venezuela…The use of face covering is mandatory at all times, including when travelling via land in private vehicles.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102203502/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20201102,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"“First week of November starts with general easing under formula 7 plus 7 Plus” “The Executive Vice President of the Republic, Delcy Rodrguez, specified that more than 50 economic sectors will resume commercial activities between this Monday, November 2 and Sunday, November 8, corresponding to the week of flexibility.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102220910/http://www.presidencia.gob.ve/Site/Web/Principal/paginas/classMostrarEvento3.php?id_evento=16846" Venezuela,VEN,20201109,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""7 más 7 plus"" plan remains in effect, with one week having strict measures and the next week more relaxed requirements" Venezuela,VEN,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""7 más 7 plus"" plan remains in effect, with one week having strict measures and the next week more relaxed requirements" Venezuela,VEN,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"""7 más 7 plus"" plan remains in effect, with one week having strict measures and the next week more relaxed requirements" Venezuela,VEN,20201130,C1: School closing,3,1,"“Schools and universities remain closed until further notice.” Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201102203502/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/venezuela/coronavirus" Venezuela,VEN,20201130,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Local authorities have recently moved on to an alternating lockdown/flexible scheme where during a “flexible week” certain specific economic sectors are allowed to operate limited hours; on a “lockdown week” only essential businesses and medical services remain operational.. ""7 más 7 plus"" plan remains in effect, with one week having strict measures and the next week more relaxed requirements." Venezuela,VEN,20201130,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 11 November 2020, local authorities announced that all international regular commercial flight operations are prohibited until 11 February 2021, with the exception of operations to/from: Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Iran, Mexico, Panama, Russia and Turkey. Frequencies to these destinations are limited and under constant review due to COVID-19. Websites contain very limited information. " Venezuela,VEN,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Local authorities have recently moved on to an alternating lockdown/flexible scheme where during a “flexible week” certain specific economic sectors are allowed to operate limited hours; on a “lockdown week” only essential businesses and medical services remain operational.. ""7 más 7 plus"" plan remains in effect, with one week having strict measures and the next week more relaxed requirements." United States Virgin Islands,VIR,20200921,C1: School closing,3,1,"US VI continue to remain in yellow ""safe at home"" stage of reopening, schools remain closed with predominantly remote teaching taking place. Link: https://archive.fo/6xQbb The University of the Virgin Islands remains closed to in-person teaching. Link: https://archive.fo/RUOyn" Vietnam,VNM,20200125,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Announced on Jan 23: ""To prevent the epidemics, PM Phuc tasked the Ministry of Health to conduct strict screening on passengers at airports, seaports, and land crossings. Those passengers suspected of infecting Coronavirus shall be kept isolated timely."" /web/20200402213304/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Govt-demands-measures-to-prevent-outbreak-of-infectious-Coronavirus/20201/38592.vgp Enacted on Jan 25: ""Over the past few days, the Southeast Asian country has deployed a series of strict preventive measures, including compulsory health declarations at all international ports since January 25."" /web/20200402215408/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Govt-demands-highest-focus-on-novel-coronavirus-prevention/20201/38597.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200127,H1: Public information campaigns,0,,"PM notes need for communications: ""Information dissemination needs to be stepped up with a focus on preventive measures in order not to cause public anxiety while tourist companies shall not be allowed to conduct flights to and from epidemic regions, PM Phuc stressed."" /web/20200402222337/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-orders-detailed-plan-for-coronavirus-pneumonia-prevention/20201/38598.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200127,H2: Testing policy,1,,"“In Viet Nam, there have been 63 cases who showed fever symptoms and returned from nCoV-affected areas. They consist of 25 negative for the virus and 38 still kept in quarantine, including the two Chinese nationals initially tested positive for nCoV at the Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.” http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-orders-detailed-plan-for-coronavirus-pneumonia-prevention/20201/38598.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200128,H1: Public information campaigns,0,,"Plans for Comms: ""The Ministry of Information and Communications shall coordinate with local-level People’s Committees and press agencies in timely dissemination of information on the epidemic and preventive measures to prevent public anxiety. The Ministry of Education and Training shall provide necessary information and preventive measures to Vietnamese students at home and abroad."" /web/20200402225607/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Govt-issues-directive-on-novel-coronavirus-prevention-and-control/20201/38600.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200129,C1: School closing,3,0,"Schools were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday at the end of January (29th) and remained closed until mid-May. http://web.archive.org/web/20200516104231/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52628283 Dates confirmed on UNESCO education tracker http://web.archive.org/web/20200516104212/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Vietnam,VNM,20200129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Gov't created Covid-19 Website for information, followed by numerous information sources. First press release on site dated for Jan 29. May have been released earlier. https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/bo-y-te-ra-khuyen-cao-moi-nhat-huong-dan-7-cach-phong-ngua-virus-corona" Vietnam,VNM,20200130,C8: International travel controls,2,,"""the CAV ordered airlines to immediately report suspected cases to service supply agencies for prompt isolation and prevention."" Also: ""the Civil Aviation Administration of Viet Nam (CAV) has asked airlines to proactively adjust their flight schedules and suspended all flights from coronavirus-affected areas to the Southeast Asian country. In its recent directive on the prevention and combat of the epidemic, the CAV ordered airlines to not conduct regular flights and require additional licenses for flights from Viet Nam to China’s affected regions. Flights from and to affected areas in China must be restricted, the CAV said. The administration requested airports to step up inspection and coordinate with relevant agencies to carry out plans to prevent and cope with a possible virus outbreak. It asked the air transport department to suspend the approval of new flights from Viet Nam to China’s affected areas and vice versa."" (not yet enacted) /web/20200402224851/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/VN-suspends-visa-issuance-to-tourists-from-coronavirus-affected-areas/20201/38613.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200130,H2: Testing policy,1,,"“65 suspected people have been tested for nCoV. 32 others have been isolated for treatment and test outcomes” http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Govt-chief-chairs-nCoV-prevention-meeting/20201/38616.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""It halted all flights to and from China on February 1 and schools in Vietnam’s two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and most other provinces were told to remain closed after Tet."" https://www.ft.com/content/0cc3c956-6cb2-11ea-89df-41bea055720b" Vietnam,VNM,20200203,C1: School closing,3,0,"""As of February 3, 50 out of 63 provincies and cities have decided to postpone school reopening in a bid to prevent the novel Coronavirus spread, according to the Ministry of Education and Training."" /web/20200403000907/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/50-localities-postpone-school-reopening-for-fear-of-novel-Coronavirus/20202/38636.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200203,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In addition to ban on certain flights: ""Those who come from or transit through Hubei shall be immediately kept in isolation at the designated medical establishments of the province/city they enter."" /web/20200403000225/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/VN-to-quarantine-all-travellers-from-coronavirusaffected-areas/20202/38646.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200204,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""It halted all flights to and from China on February 1 and schools in Vietnam’s two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and most other provinces were told to remain closed after Tet."" https://www.ft.com/content/0cc3c956-6cb2-11ea-89df-41bea055720b" Vietnam,VNM,20200205,C1: School closing,3,0,"nCoV update: 61 localities (out of 63) delay school reopening /web/20200403024034/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/nCoV-update-61-localities-delay-school-reopening/20202/38660.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200206,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said that the ministry unprecedentedly engaged in nCoV prevention. Over the past days, nearly 40,000 news on nCOV have been released in an open and transparent manner. Central and local hotlines received and responded to over 20,000 fee-of-charge calls."" /web/20200403002408/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Isolation-work-serves-community-benefits/20202/38670.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200206,H2: Testing policy,1,,"“The Ministry of Health (MoH) has already crafted plans to send investigating groups to border provinces to direct disease prevention; standardize test processes; and share biological test products; train nCoV tests. The MoH will work with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and relevant agencies to ensure adequate supply of medical masks and nCoV tests at grass-root levels.” http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Isolation-work-serves-community-benefits/20202/38670.vgp Put 1, may be 2 or even 3. Difficult to assess who they are testing -- seems like its more than people who are symptomatic. " Vietnam,VNM,20200207,H2: Testing policy,2,,"“More than 1,000 Vietnamese people returning from China and nearly 500 others with close contact with nCoV-infected patients are being quarantined and monitored, lying in wait for test results. The latest achievement will enable quicker tests of cases of nCoV-infections as well as the suspected cases, allowing Viet Nam to test thousands of samples a day when necessary, Long said.” (Feb 7) http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/VN-confident-in-controlling-nCoV-says-health-official/20202/38690.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200207,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"“More than 1,000 Vietnamese people returning from China and nearly 500 others with close contact with nCoV-infected patients are being quarantined and monitored, lying in wait for test results.” http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/VN-confident-in-controlling-nCoV-says-health-official/20202/38690.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200208,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"“The province has decided to suspend unorganized festivals and re-opened relics and landscapes to welcome visitors amid tightening control of the epidemic.” /web/20200403031001/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-inspects-nCoV-prevention-and-control-work-in-tourist-hub/20202/38697.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200210,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Feb 10: “Regarding nCoV diagnosis, Viet Nam houses 22 facilities capable of conducting nCoV tests and the number could increase to 30 if mobilized, according to the Ministry of Health. As Vietnamese scientists have conducted research to produce kits to shorten time for nCoV test, the committee tasked the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology to coordinate closely with the scientists to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of these kits and create most favorable conditions for production of the test kits.” http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/VN-to-produce-kits-for-fast-nCoV-test/20202/38781.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200212,C1: School closing,3,0,"""The department of education and training in the northern province of Vinh Phuc has proposed delaying school re-opening for one more week (until February 23) due to novel Coronavirus epidemic (or Covid-19)."" /web/20200403023438/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/School-reopening-further-delayed-as-38-pupils-isolated-in-Vinh-Phuc/20202/38797.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200213,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Earlier on February 13, Vinh Phuc province locked down Son Loi commune in Binh Xuyen district, where eight people have contracted the virus. The 20-day lockdown, starting on Thursday, was the latest effort by the local authorities to contain the disease after a three-month-old girl tested positive for the virus."" /web/20200403024610/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-asks-for-strict-control-of-Covid19-suspected-cases/20202/38839.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200215,C1: School closing,3,1,"""All schools delay reopening until Feb 29th due to Covid-19"" /web/20200403025500/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Latest-update-on-COVID19-combat-in-Viet-Nam/20202/38851.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200218,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/bo-y-te-ra-ap-phich-to-roi-truc-quan-moi-ve-phong-chong-dich-benh-covid-19 "" The Ministry of Health has issued new posters and visual leaflets on the prevention of COVID-19""" Vietnam,VNM,20200224,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/vietnam-sharply-divided-coronavirus-school-closures" Vietnam,VNM,20200226,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Several measures implemented between Feb 26 - Mar 3 (halts visa-waiver for south korea and italy, requires quarantine for travellers from South Korea, suspends tours to and from South Korea. /web/20200403032839/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Latest-update-on-Govt-responses-to-COVID19-epidemic/20203/39050.vgp " Vietnam,VNM,20200304,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""It halted all flights to and from China on February 1 and schools in Vietnam’s two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and most other provinces were told to remain closed after Tet."" https://www.ft.com/content/0cc3c956-6cb2-11ea-89df-41bea055720b" Vietnam,VNM,20200305,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""He tasked major municipalities, especially Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, to envisage plans for large-scale quarantine while the healthcare sector and relevant authorities need to further specify plans for prompt allocation of personnel and resources to the epidemic-hit areas."" /web/20200403032249/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-calls-for-more-drastic-attitude-towards-COVID19-outbreak-combat/20203/39068.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200307,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"“health professionals analyzed and evaluated information related to the 17th patient, including her residential area, travel record, possible people having in contact with her and and possible infection risks in order to conduct epidemiological investigations and make a list of suspected cases subject to quarantine as regulated.” http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/COVID19-fight-Everything-remains-under-control-health-official-says/20203/39079.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"“28,979 have been medically monitored due to having been in close contact for coming from affected areas. Of the total, 440 people are being quarantined at hospitals, 11,557 people at centralized quarantine areas, and 16,982 people at home.” http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-demands-fast-responses-to-curb-COVID19-spreading/20203/39169.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200316,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools stayed shut nationwide on Tuesday. https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-vietnam-visa/vietnam-to-halt-issue-of-all-visas-in-coronavirus-battle-idUSL4N2BA12N" Vietnam,VNM,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"""He asked for placing limits on mass gatherings, especially in urban areas and major metropolises while maintaining centralized quarantine and isolation at places of residence to mitigate transmission."" web.archive.org/web/20200403034400/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Golden-time-to-contain-coronavirus-spread-to-Viet-Nam-PM-says/20203/39218.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200316,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"HANOI: All Vietnamese and foreign nationals are required to wear face masks in public places such as airports, bus stations, supermarkets, and public transport vehicles in Vietnam from Monday, daily newspaper Vietnam News has reported. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012160342/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2020/03/16/all-in-vietnam-must-wear-face-mask-in-public-places-for-coronavirus-prevention" Vietnam,VNM,20200317,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Ministry of Health implementing strict contact-tracing measures by releasing the classifications of infected, suspected and exposed cases of COVID-19 and the rapid mobilisation of health professionals, public security personnel, the military, and civil servants to implement the tracing. (/web/20200415173527/http://mt.gov.vn/vn/tin-tuc/65437/nghiem-tuc-trien-khai-thuc-hien-viec-cach-ly--theo-doi-suc-khoe-phong--chong-dich-benh-covid-19.aspx)" Vietnam,VNM,20200320,C8: International travel controls,3,,"In addition to Bans: All incoming travelers to Viet Nam shall be subject to mandatory centralized quarantine for 14 days, applicable since March 21 at the request of the Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, said Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan. /web/20200403035324/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Incoming-travelers-shall-be-subject-to-centralized-quarantine/20203/39306.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200321,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Vietnam to suspend all inbound flights to contain coronavirus - govt statement"" https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-vietnam/vietnam-to-suspend-all-inbound-flights-to-contain-coronavirus-govt-statement-idUSL4N2BE07V" Vietnam,VNM,20200322,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Vietnam closes border to all foreign travellers https://web.archive.org/web/20200425132915/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/VN-HALTS-entry-to-all-foreigners-due-to-COVID19/20203/39326.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200323,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All inbound flights suspended, now recoded as border closure ""Vietnam to suspend all inbound flights to contain coronavirus - govt statement"" https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-vietnam/vietnam-to-suspend-all-inbound-flights-to-contain-coronavirus-govt-statement-idUSL4N2BE07V " Vietnam,VNM,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"""A recent survey by Nielsen Vietnam, the market research firm, found the majority of respondents were “highly aware” of Covid-19’s symptoms."" https://www.ft.com/content/0cc3c956-6cb2-11ea-89df-41bea055720b" Vietnam,VNM,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""The Government leader required temporary closure of unnecessary services such as restaurants and karaoke bars, to minimize large gatherings as part of measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19. Places of worship were requested not to organize events with large numbers of people."" /web/20200403040136/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-asks-for-checking-all-entrants-into-VN-since-March-8/20203/39365.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200325,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Mar 25: “The Ministry of Health was tasked to promptly purchase quick test kits and carry out rapid testing at quarantine centers and in the community to screen infected people and minimize infection risks.” http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-asks-for-checking-all-entrants-into-VN-since-March-8/20203/39365.vgp “On March 25, Bach Mai Hospital announced a plan to test nearly 4,000 medical staffs and around 1,000 patients after two female nurses and one patient of the hospital had contracted the virus.” http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Deputy-PM-asks-for-steering-resources-to-control-COVID19-cluster-in-Bach-Mai-Hospital/20203/39440.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200326,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"The Government chief ordered local authorities to temporarily suspend all gatherings of more than 20 people for at least two weeks and temporarily shut down such services like massage parlors, tourist sites, cinemas, restaurants. web.archive.org/web/20200403040457/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Gatherings-of-over-20-people-banned-for-two-weeks-amid-spikes-of-COVID19-infections/20203/39397.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200327,C2: Workplace closing,3,1," ""Vietnam‚Äôs government on Friday ordered all nonessential businesses to close for at least two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, marking another inflection point in the country‚Äôs toughening COVID-19 response amid the global pandemic. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said shopping malls, in-restaurant dining, bars, and other businesses that do not provide basic necessities must shut starting at midnight. Unnecessary gatherings of more than 20 people were also banned. The prime minister also encouraged businesses to allow staff to work from home if possible."" /web/20200402202946/https://thediplomat.com/2020/03/vietnam-toughens-coronavirus-crackdown-with-new-restrictions/" Vietnam,VNM,20200328,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""The Government has decided to ban all cultural, sports and entertainment activities at public places from March 28 to April 15, according to a directive signed by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc."" /web/20200403044424/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Govt-bans-sports-and-entertainment-activities-until-April-15/20203/39415.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200328,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"As part of Mar 27 Directive: ""Halt or reorganize Public Transports"" /web/20200403041250/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-issues-directive-on-COVID19-prevention-and-control/20203/39414.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Intensive Campaign against Covid-19, including stay at home, and closure of non-essential services. /web/20200403041250/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-issues-directive-on-COVID19-prevention-and-control/20203/39414.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200328,H3: Contact tracing,2,," “Dam, who is head of the Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control demanded a list of people who have visited the hospital since March 12 for prompt medical surveillance in order to prevent spread of the virus to communities.” http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Deputy-PM-asks-for-steering-resources-to-control-COVID19-cluster-in-Bach-Mai-Hospital/20203/39440.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200329,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Competent authorities must trace around 40,000 people who have visited the Bach Mai Hospital over the past days for medical surveillance, Phuc ordered. http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Govt-chief-agrees-to-halt-incoming-flights-amid-rising-COVID19-infections/20203/39445.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"He called on citizens not to move away from their home, villages, communes, districts, or provinces for at least 15 days in order to avoid contracting the virus. /web/20200403042342/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-agrees-to-declare-COVID19-outbreak-as-nationwide-pandemic/20203/39466.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200331,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"people are told to stay at home and should only go out in case of extreme necessity, such as buying food, foodstuff and medicine; emergencies; working at factories, production establishments, facilities trading in essential services and goods that are not subject to provisional closure; and other emergency cases. /web/20200403042545/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Viet-Nam-to-go-into-15day-nationwide-social-distancing-to-curb-COVID19/20203/39472.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200331,H2: Testing policy,2,,"As of 31 March, 21 medical facilities across Vietnam have been approved to administer COVID-19 testing. The country has also successfully produced its own test kits which could help diagnose the virus infection in just an hour. (/web/20200415174237/https://theaseanpost.com/article/vietnams-exemplary-response-covid-19)" Vietnam,VNM,20200401,C1: School closing,3,1,"Vietnam has announced a national lockdown to fight COVID-19, with nearly 100 million people ordered not to go outside except for food and medical needs, for 15 days starting on April 1. /web/20200402202314/https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/vietnam-orders-national-isolation-after-initial-containment" Vietnam,VNM,20200401,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Public offices allocate civil servants to work at home. Factories, production facilities, etc. can still operate, but must ensure safe working distances, disinfect premises, require masks, etc. /web/20200403043255/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Briefed-introduction-to-nationwide-social-distancing/20204/39497.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200401,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Banned gathering of more than 2 people https://web.archive.org/web/20200425130449/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-urges-people-to-stay-at-home-bans-gatherings-of-more-than-two-4077485.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200401,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"""Suspend Public Transportation of passengers"" as part of 15-day social distancing /web/20200403043255/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Briefed-introduction-to-nationwide-social-distancing/20204/39497.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200401,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"01/04 – 15/04 Residents must stay at home and can only go outside for “essential needs,” such as food, medicines, urgent medical services or to go to work at companies permitted by the government to remain open https://web.archive.org/web/20200425130519/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-31/vietnam-orders-15-day-nationwide-isolation-from-april-1 People should only leave home for emergencies, buying food and medicine, and working in factories, production facilities and businesses that involve trade in ""essential"" goods and services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425130449/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-urges-people-to-stay-at-home-bans-gatherings-of-more-than-two-4077485.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200401,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"He called on citizens not to move away from their home, villages, communes, districts, or provinces for at least 15 days in order to avoid contracting the virus. /web/20200403042342/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-agrees-to-declare-COVID19-outbreak-as-nationwide-pandemic/20203/39466.vgp " Vietnam,VNM,20200401,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ongoing Public info materials, including: /web/20200403043255/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Briefed-introduction-to-nationwide-social-distancing/20204/39497.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200406,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Asia Pacific Foundation released a report showing that Vietnam has successfully conducted tracing via the quick identification of infectious contacts based on the Ministry of Health’s classifications (/web/20200415173020/https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/how-vietnam-winning-its-war-against-covid-19)" Vietnam,VNM,20200409,E1: Income support,1,1,"Vietnam on April 9 issued Resolution No. 42/NQ-CP (Resolution 42) to help individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Resolution consists of a financial package for those affected by the pandemic and targets six categories of individuals and businesses not covered by unemployment insurance. Individuals affected are eligible for $43 per month (https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062819/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/covid-19-vietnam-issues-financial-assistance-employers-employees.html/) GDP per capita in Vietnam is about $225 a month (https://web.archive.org/web/20200507063130/https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/vietnam/overview) " Vietnam,VNM,20200409,H2: Testing policy,3,,"1. Starting from April 9, all passengers arriving at Ho Chi Minh City’s domestic airport and train and bus stations and by private vehicles will need to get a quick test for COVID-19 (/web/20200415183732/https://vietnaminsider.vn/every-visitor-to-vietnams-ho-chi-minh-city-will-be-tested-for-covid-19/) 2. It was reported that the country has bought 200,000 rapid COVID-19 test kits from South Korea to conduct mass testing (/web/20200415184157/https://theaseanpost.com/article/vietnams-exemplary-response-covid-19)" Vietnam,VNM,20200415,C1: School closing,3,1,"7 day extension of lockdown for 12 provinces School did not start re-open until 4 May. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425132352/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-vietnam/vietnam-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-in-12-provinces-for-seven-days-idUSKCN21X1MY http://web.archive.org/web/20201207223354/https://www.thejakartapost.com/seasia/2020/05/04/vietnam-kids-back-at-school-after-3-month-virus-break.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200415,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"7 day extension of lockdown for 12 provinces https://web.archive.org/web/20200425132352/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-vietnam/vietnam-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-in-12-provinces-for-seven-days-idUSKCN21X1MY" Vietnam,VNM,20200415,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Lockdown extended https://web.archive.org/web/20200425132352/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-vietnam/vietnam-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-in-12-provinces-for-seven-days-idUSKCN21X1MY" Vietnam,VNM,20200415,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"7 day extension of lockdown for 12 provinces https://web.archive.org/web/20200425132352/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-vietnam/vietnam-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-in-12-provinces-for-seven-days-idUSKCN21X1MY" Vietnam,VNM,20200415,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"7 day extension of lockdown for 12 provinces https://web.archive.org/web/20200425132352/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-vietnam/vietnam-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-in-12-provinces-for-seven-days-idUSKCN21X1MY" Vietnam,VNM,20200415,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Lockdown the same with 7 day extension of lockdown for 12 provinces https://web.archive.org/web/20200425132352/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-vietnam/vietnam-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-in-12-provinces-for-seven-days-idUSKCN21X1MY" Vietnam,VNM,20200415,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"7 day extension of lockdown for 12 provinces, in particular major cities https://web.archive.org/web/20200425132352/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-vietnam/vietnam-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-in-12-provinces-for-seven-days-idUSKCN21X1MY" Vietnam,VNM,20200422,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"End of lockdown period: Vietnam ended the social isolation guidelines at the end of April 22, though restrictions will continue in some high-risk areas. While the social isolation guidelines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have also been lifted, some restrictions continue to remain for bars, clubs, spas, theaters, sports centers, and others while the gathering of more than 20 people is prohibited. Restaurants and eateries that operate must comply with strict guidelines from local authorities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200429105442/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200429105538/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-vietnam/vietnam-to-ease-nationwide-coronavirus-lockdown-idUSKCN2241U7 http://web.archive.org/web/20200429105554/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-26/vietnam-looks-for-economic-rebound-after-mass-quarantines" Vietnam,VNM,20200422,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"More 20 people gatherings banned " Vietnam,VNM,20200422,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"End of lockdown period: Vietnam ended the social isolation guidelines at the end of April 22, though restrictions will continue in some high-risk areas. While the social isolation guidelines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have also been lifted, some restrictions continue to remain for bars, clubs, spas, theaters, sports centers, and others while the gathering of more than 20 people is prohibited. Restaurants and eateries that operate must comply with strict guidelines from local authorities. https://web.archive.org/web/20200429105442/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200425,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511143412/http://en.bocongan.gov.vn/news-events/government-leader-orders-continuation-of-anti-epidemic-measures-t6782.html As of 25 April, Ministry of Public Security Sanitary work must be prioritised, while festivals, religious, and sporting events remain suspended under the directive. Elsewhere, tourist sites and business establishments, with the exception of those providing non-essential services, can resume operation in tandem with increased safety measures. This is also applicable to public passenger transport services. " Vietnam,VNM,20200425,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511143412/http://en.bocongan.gov.vn/news-events/government-leader-orders-continuation-of-anti-epidemic-measures-t6782.html As of 25 April, Ministry of Public Security Sanitary work must be prioritised, while festivals, religious, and sporting events remain suspended under the directive. Elsewhere, tourist sites and business establishments, with the exception of those providing non-essential services, can resume operation in tandem with increased safety measures. This is also applicable to public passenger transport services. " Vietnam,VNM,20200425,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511143412/http://en.bocongan.gov.vn/news-events/government-leader-orders-continuation-of-anti-epidemic-measures-t6782.html As of 25 April, Ministry of Public Security Sanitary work must be prioritised, while festivals, religious, and sporting events remain suspended under the directive. Elsewhere, tourist sites and business establishments, with the exception of those providing non-essential services, can resume operation in tandem with increased safety measures. This is also applicable to public passenger transport services. " Vietnam,VNM,20200426,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Suspended except for essential services https://web.archive.org/web/20200429105442/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200426,C8: International travel controls,4,,"“Vietnam has suspended the entry of all foreigners from March 22 until further notice to limit the spread of COVID-19. The measure will not apply to diplomats and officials as per Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200429105442/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200429,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Limit increased from 20 to 30 people in gathering https://web.archive.org/web/20200429105442/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200430,C8: International travel controls,4,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511165404/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ “Vietnam has suspended the entry of all foreigners from March 22 until further notice to limit the spread of COVID-19. The measure will not apply to diplomats and officials as per Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.” Current as of 11 May." Vietnam,VNM,20200430,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430161117/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/coronavirus As of 30 Apr. UK foreign travel advise Vietnam Vietnam is increasingly using community testing as a means to provide assurance that COVID-19 is not being transmitted undetected. Should you be asked to undertake testing, you should comply. Failure to comply can be an offence with significant punishments." Vietnam,VNM,20200430,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430161117/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/coronavirus As of 30 Apr. UK foreign travel advise Vietnam If you come in to contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus you must expect to undergo quarantine in a government centre. It lasts a minimum of 14 days and longer if you test positive at any point. " Vietnam,VNM,20200504,C1: School closing,2,1," Vietnam started reopening schools from 4 May. Kindergartens and primary schools in Vietnam reopens on 11 May. All schools re-open by 15 May http://web.archive.org/web/20201207223354/https://www.thejakartapost.com/seasia/2020/05/04/vietnam-kids-back-at-school-after-3-month-virus-break.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201207224746if_/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-vietnam-schools/vietnam-reopens-schools-after-easing-coronavirus-curbs-idUKKBN22N0QW" Vietnam,VNM,20200511,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511163901/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ “In addition, the public gathering limit has been raised to 30 people from the previous 20.” Still current as of 11 May." Vietnam,VNM,20200511,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200511165404/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ Current as of 11 May “Taxis, buses, Grab services and inter-provincial transport have also resumed though with restrictions as per the transport authorities.” “The Ministry of Transport has allowed the increase in the frequency of domestic flights on the Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route as well as the reopening of other domestic routes. However, this will depend on demand, and travelers should still confirm travel details with the airlines.” " Vietnam,VNM,20200515,C1: School closing,1,1,"Although schools are re-open, strict restrictions make going to school a different experience to the pre-COVID period. In Vietnam’s schools, students are required to keep one metre apart, desks are being spaced one metre apart and must be forward-facing; and there is a one-way system in the corridors to minimise contact. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207224513/https://whichschooladvisor.com/vietnam/school-news/back-to-school-how-will-vietnam-schools-open-for-2020-21" Vietnam,VNM,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Vietnam’s Prime Minister has allowed the reopening of night clubs and karaoke parlors, though the specific reopening date will be decided by each locality. Ho Chi Minh City authorities subsequently lifted the ban on these establishments from June 11, though business owners must follow preventative measures and guidelines. Vietnam ended the social isolation guidelines at the end of April 22, though restrictions will continue in some high-risk areas. While the social isolation guidelines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have also been lifted, some restrictions continue to remain for bars, clubs, spas, theaters, sports centers, and others while the gathering of more than 20 people is prohibited. Restaurants and eateries that operate must comply with strict guidelines from local authorities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200628132942/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200616,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"To be honest, this is a bit of a tricky one to code because Vietnam has resumed football games (Source 1) and yet still ostensibly has a public gathering limit of 30 (Source 2). I will code as a 1G given gathering limit and social distancing measures at football matches. "" 6/6/20 - Thousands of fans poured into stadiums in Vietnam on Friday as the country resumed top-flight soccer without social distancing measures or curbs on crowd sizes, owing to its success in combating the spread of the novel coronavirus."" Source 1 https://web.archive.org/save/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/vietnam-league-restarts-with-packed-crowds-as-coronavirus-risk-abates-6445311/ ""Ho Chi Minh City authorities removed sports centers and indoor sports businesses from the list of suspended businesses due to COVID-19 allowing gyms to reopen. In addition, the public gathering limit has been raised to 30 people from the previous 20."" Source 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200628135212/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200616,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"To be honest, this is a bit of a tricky one to code because Vietnam has resumed football games (Source 1) and yet still ostensibly has a public gathering limit of 30 (Source 2). I will code as a 3G given gathering limit and social distancing measures at football matches. ""6/6/20 - Thousands of fans poured into stadiums in Vietnam on Friday as the country resumed top-flight soccer without social distancing measures or curbs on crowd sizes, owing to its success in combating the spread of the novel coronavirus."" Source 1 https://web.archive.org/save/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/vietnam-league-restarts-with-packed-crowds-as-coronavirus-risk-abates-6445311/ ""Ho Chi Minh City authorities removed sports centers and indoor sports businesses from the list of suspended businesses due to COVID-19 allowing gyms to reopen. In addition, the public gathering limit has been raised to 30 people from the previous 20."" Source 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20200628135212/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200616,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""The Ministry of Transport on May 6 relaxed social distancing guidelines on planes, buses, taxis, and ships. Taxis, buses, Grab services and inter-provincial transport have also resumed though with restrictions as per the transport authorities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200628135212/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200616,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No specific mention of travel between cities, but some restrictions remain for public transit, therefore the 1G coding. ""The Ministry of Transport on May 6 relaxed social distancing guidelines on planes, buses, taxis, and ships. Taxis, buses, Grab services and inter-provincial transport have also resumed though with restrictions as per the transport authorities."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200628135212/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ " Vietnam,VNM,20200616,E1: Income support,1,1,"Vietnam on April 9 issued Resolution No. 42/NQ-CP (Resolution 42) to help individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Resolution consists of a financial package for those affected by the pandemic and targets six categories of individuals and businesses not covered by unemployment insurance. Individuals affected are eligible for $43 per month (https://web.archive.org/web/20200507062819/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/covid-19-vietnam-issues-financial-assistance-employers-employees.html/) GDP per capita in Vietnam is about $225 a month (https://web.archive.org/web/20200507063130/https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/vietnam/overview) " Vietnam,VNM,20200616,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"While Vietnam has enacted several measures to facilitate debt relief for businesses (Source 1, 2), I could not find any that are directed specifically at households, per the definition of E2 in the codebook. Source 1: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628142905/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/vietnam-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html Source 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628142910/https://www.reuters.com/article/china-health-vietnam-rates/vietnam-tells-banks-to-cut-or-delay-loan-payments-from-virus-hit-firms-c-bank-idUKL3N2AO2R3" Vietnam,VNM,20200616,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Ongoing Public info materials, including: /web/20200403043255/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Briefed-introduction-to-nationwide-social-distancing/20204/39497.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200616,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200430161117/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/coronavirus As of 30 Apr. UK foreign travel advise Vietnam Vietnam is increasingly using community testing as a means to provide assurance that COVID-19 is not being transmitted undetected. Should you be asked to undertake testing, you should comply. Failure to comply can be an offence with significant punishments." Vietnam,VNM,20200616,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Due to limited treatment infrastructures, the Vietnamese government has focused on mass testing and aggressive contact tracing – a tactic it had employed to fight Sars 17 years ago. https://web.archive.org/web/20200628144538/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/01/testing-vietnam-contained-coronavirus" Vietnam,VNM,20200625,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""A planeful of Japanese business travelers landed in Vietnam on June 25, marking the first flight between the two countries since they imposed border restrictions in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. ...the two countries are now easing their restrictions, allowing a chartered flight arranged by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam from Tokyo's Narita airport to northern Vietnam on Thursday.""' Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200628141330/https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/japan-vietnam-travel-intl-hnk/index.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200701,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Vietnam will grant e-visa to citizens of 80 countries from July 1, 2020 as per Resolution No. 79/NQ-CP. Details on the list of countries can be accessed separately. While this is a positive sign, Vietnam’s borders remain closed to foreign visitors due to the pandemic and the government has not made any official statement on when the borders will reopen. https://web.archive.org/web/20200708184045/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/covid-19-vietnam-travel-updates-restrictions.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200709,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Note of no change in policy - schools and businesses have reopened. https://web.archive.org/web/20200708184053/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Vietnam’s Prime Minister has allowed the reopening of night clubs and karaoke parlors, though the specific reopening date will be decided by each locality https://web.archive.org/web/20200702204641/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200709,C5: Close public transport,1,1," Domestic airline and railway transportation has been allowed to ease restrictions. More daily flights and trains within Vietnam are now available. https://web.archive.org/web/20200708184053/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ In line with the order, domestic flights have been significantly reduced to just one round trip a day between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; Hanoi and Da Nang; Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Passenger trains between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are also limited to two trips a day. Public transport services will be suspended while transport from region to region will be minimized except for essential services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702204641/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200709,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Public transport services will be suspended while transport from region to region will be minimized except for essential services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200702204641/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200715,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the US embassy in Vietnam, All schools and businesses in Vietnam have reopened. https://web.archive.org/web/20200708184053/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ According to IMF, non- essential services have reopened since May 7; karaoke and dancing clubs activities reopened since June 10. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723125403/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 According to local media, the reopening of night clubs and karaoke are allowed, however the starting date will depend on the locality . https://web.archive.org/web/20200702204641/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ To be more prudent, I have coded this as 2. " Vietnam,VNM,20200715,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change from the previous coding- ""Ho Chi Minh City authorities removed sports centers and indoor sports businesses from the list of suspended businesses due to COVID-19 allowing gyms to reopen. In addition, the public gathering limit has been raised to 30 people from the previous 20."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200723125951/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ " Vietnam,VNM,20200715,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"According to the local media, Vietnam ended the social isolation guidelines at the end of April 22, though restrictions will continue in some high-risk areas. While the social isolation guidelines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have also been lifted, some restrictions continue to remain for bars, clubs, spas, theaters, sports centers, and others while the gathering of more than 20 people is prohibited. Restaurants and eateries that operate must comply with strict guidelines from local authorities. Ho Chi Minh City authorities removed sports centers and indoor sports businesses from the list of suspended businesses due to COVID-19 allowing gyms to reopen. In addition, the public gathering limit has been raised to 30 people from the previous 20. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723125951/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ " Vietnam,VNM,20200715,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Taxis, buses, Grab services and inter-provincial transport have also resumed though with restrictions as per the transport authorities. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723125951/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ " Vietnam,VNM,20200715,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"According to the local media, The Ministry of Transport has allowed the increase in the frequency of domestic flights on the Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route as well as the reopening of other domestic routes. However, this will depend on demand, and travelers should still confirm travel details with the airlines. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723125951/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ " Vietnam,VNM,20200715,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Vietnamese Prime Minister reaffirmed June 24 that Vietnam will continue to suspend entry into Vietnam to all foreigners, including people with a Vietnamese visa exemption certificate. Only Vietnamese nationals, foreigners on diplomatic or official business, and highly skilled workers are allowed to enter the country at this time. https://web.archive.org/web/20200708184053/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Vietnam,VNM,20200715,E1: Income support,1,1,"According to IMF, the government approved a cash transfer package worth VND 36 trillion (0.5 percent of GDP) for affected workers and households with monthly cash transfers provided for no more than 3 months, from April to June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723164138/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Vietnam,VNM,20200715,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"According to IMF, the SBV has issued guidelines to commercial banks to reschedule loans, reduce/exempt interest, and provide loan forbearance. Newly approved measures include deferring excise tax on domestically produced cars, lowering land rental, cutting or exempting various fees and charges, cutting CIT rate for small and micro firms, and raising PIT deduction. Financial institutions are also exempting and reducing fees. Affected firms are eligible to concessional loans from Vietnam Social Policy Bank (VSPB) with no interest for making salary payment to their workers who temporarily stopped working. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723164138/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Vietnam,VNM,20200715,H2: Testing policy,3,,"350,000 tests have been conducted across Vietnam, and the country has the highest number of tests per confirmed case in the world. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723164138/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Vietnam,VNM,20200715,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"350,000 tests have been conducted across Vietnam, and the country has the highest number of tests per confirmed case in the world. Approximately 10,000 people are currently quarantined in centralized facilities or in self-isolation. Mobile apps are available (installed by around 60 percent of population) to provide alerts on positive cases and potential exposures in big cities. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723164138/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " Vietnam,VNM,20200724,H2: Testing policy,3,,"As of August 3rd, ""Da Nang city authorities have decided to carry out COVID-19 tests on all residents, including foreigners."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804013302/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200724,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""* The government of Vietnam has ordered drastic contact tracing, large-scale COVID-19 testing and strict border control in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 community transmission cases throughout the country. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804013944/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Vietnam,VNM,20200727,C1: School closing,3,0,"27 July lockdown imposed in Da Nang. Schools have been suspended. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730103756/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/coronavirus" Vietnam,VNM,20200727,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In Da Nang, non-essential services such as amusement parks, bars, beauty parlors, discos, karaoke, massage parlors, and schools have been closed until further notice. However, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, lottery services will continue to operate with preventive measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730104721/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200727,C3: Cancel public events,2,0," In Da Nang, festive activities, religious ceremonies, sports tournaments and crowded events in public places, stadiums and big venues are banned. http://archive.vn/TQeYw https://web.archive.org/web/20200730103700/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/da-nang-stops-tourists-bans-gatherings-of-over-30-people-4136293.html " Vietnam,VNM,20200727,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"In Da Nang, gatherings of 30 plus people in public places are banned and residents urged to maintain social distancing. http://archive.vn/TQeYw https://web.archive.org/web/20200730103700/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/da-nang-stops-tourists-bans-gatherings-of-over-30-people-4136293.html " Vietnam,VNM,20200727,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"A partial lockdown of Da Nang has been applied from midnight 27 July. This includes staying at home, wearing masks and adhering to social distancing if there is an essential need to leave the home. Residents in several districts in Da Nang are asked to stay at home and only go out in emergencies, such as going to the store or the pharmacy, in emergencies or when working in factories.https://web.archive.org/web/20200730103756/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/coronavirus" Vietnam,VNM,20200728,C5: Close public transport,2,0," All bus and train services to and from Danang have also been suspended from Tuesday 28 July . The committee also said that means of public transport to and from Da Nang must be restricted, and only one or two flights from domestic airports to the city allowed. http://archive.vn/TQeYw https://web.archive.org/web/20200730103700/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/da-nang-stops-tourists-bans-gatherings-of-over-30-people-4136293.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200730103756/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/coronavirus" Vietnam,VNM,20200728,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"All flights in and out of Da Nang have been suspended as of 28 July for 14 days and 80,000 mainly local tourists are being evacuated. http://archive.vn/TQeYw https://web.archive.org/web/20200730103700/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/da-nang-stops-tourists-bans-gatherings-of-over-30-people-4136293.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200730,C1: School closing,3,0,"""There is a partial lockdown in and restriction of travel to Da Nang and Hoi An cities. Public transport has been suspended and schools are closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804012608/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam/coronavirus" Vietnam,VNM,20200730,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"""Non-essential businesses such as bars and nightclubs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have also been closed since July 30 and July 31 respectively until further notice. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804013302/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200730,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"""Non-essential businesses such as bars and nightclubs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have also been closed since July 30 and July 31 respectively until further notice. Gatherings of more than 30 people have also been banned."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804013302/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200730,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"""As part of the social distancing measures, all flights, passenger buses, taxis, and trains to and from Da Nang have also been suspended."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804013302/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200730,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Da Nang city authorities have announced 15 days of social distancing measures from July 28. As per the measures, residents in Hai Chau, Thanh Khe, Son Tra, Ngu Hanh Son, Cam Le, and Lieu Chieu districts are advised to stay home except for necessities such as food, medicine, and emergencies. Several streets have also been placed under lockdown."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804013302/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200730,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""The Vietnamese Prime Minister reaffirmed June 24 that Vietnam will continue to suspend entry into Vietnam to all foreigners, including people with a Vietnamese visa exemption certificate. Only Vietnamese nationals, foreigners on diplomatic or official business, and highly skilled workers are allowed to enter the country at this time."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200804013944/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Vietnam,VNM,20200806,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On 6 August, the Ministry of Health issued national recommendations on the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, notably advising people to self-isolate for 14 days if they return from an epidemic zone or have had contact with someone with COVID-19. Source: Ministry of Health guidelines to the public on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and break the transmission chain (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818202215/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/bo-y-te-e-nghi-nguoi-dan-thuc-hien-tot-6-khuyen-cao-phong-chong-dich-covid-19 " Vietnam,VNM,20200806,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control on 6 August urged localities to seriously monitor and quarantine those with travel records to Da Nang in abid to prevent spread of Covid-19. Source: Online newspaper of the government of Vietnam https://web.archive.org/web/20200818072445/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Covid19-fight-People-with-travel-records-to-Da-Nang-must-be-strictly-monitored/20208/41077.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200807,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The capital city of Ha Noi will conduct real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests for 50,000 people returning from the central city of Da Nang, starting August 7. Earlier, the city screened over 88,000 people returning from Da Nang from July 8, performing rapid tests on over 70,000. However, the rapid test kits ran out on August 3, leaving around 18,000 unable to be tested. Source: Online newspaper of the Vietnamese government https://web.archive.org/web/20200818081632/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Ha-Noi-to-launch-COVID19-PCR-test-for-50000-people-returning-from-Da-Nang/20208/41091.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200809,C1: School closing,3,0,"Vietnam is to conduct high school graduation exams in two phases amid fresh Covid-19 outbreak. The education ministry decided that high school seniors from localities not constrained by the social distancing order would take the exam on 9-10 August as planned, while those who are quarantined or living in locked down areas can sit for it later. Around 900,000 high school seniors in the country are expected to take the two-day exam this year. This exam not only awards a high-school certificate, but also decides admissions to universities and colleges. Source: Vnexpress https://web.archive.org/web/20200806101231/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-to-conduct-high-school-exam-in-two-phases-amid-fresh-covid-19-outbreak-4140622.html " Vietnam,VNM,20200809,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According to Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, testing is not possible for all people, even in one province, in a short time. An effective solution is to detect early, quickly trace and test according to groups of subjects designated by health authorities. Source: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818081136/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/xuat-hien-nhieu-o-dich-nho-nguy-co-lay-nhiem-bung-phat" Vietnam,VNM,20200810,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Non-essential activities such as bars, clubs, karaoke parlors, and festive activities were banned from 10 August in Khanh Hoa province as per the authorities. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200818195012/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ " Vietnam,VNM,20200810,H2: Testing policy,1,,"According the Ministry of Health, provinces will continue to prioritize the testing of people with a travel history to Da Nang, where most COVID-19 cases in the country have been spotted, and who also have fever or cough symptoms. Source: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818080730/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/ban-tin-dich-covid-19-trong-24h-khan-truong-lay-mau-xet-nghiem-nhung-nguoi-co-trieu-chung-ho-sot-hoac-lien-quan-en-a-nang" Vietnam,VNM,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Non-essential activities such as bars, clubs, karaoke parlors, and festive activities were banned from 11 August in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan as per the authorities. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200818195012/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200812,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"The city of Da Nang extended its lockdown from midnight on 12 August until further notice, in line with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s Directive No 16/CT-TTg. Accordingly, people in the city are requested to stay at home and only go out for buying food and medicine, and for other emergencies. Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals is prohibited. All non-essential services including cinemas, clubs and bars, massage parlors, karaoke lounges and online game centers must be temporarily closed. Also, the Ministry of Transport required continued suspension of flights carrying passengers to Da Nang City. On the same day, the Prime Minister voiced his opposition to the idea of a nation-wide lockdown. Moreover, he reiterated that local authorities, specifically the Chairpersons of the People's Committees of provinces and cities, are to assess the level of risk and decide the appropriate anti-epidemic measures, without having too much impact on production and business. Sources: Online newspaper of the Vietnamese government https://web.archive.org/web/20200818193120/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Da-Nang-continues-social-distancing-measures/20208/41158.vgp Ministry of Health (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818193302/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/thu-tuong-nghien-cuu-e-xuat-kha-nang-dich-vu-xet-nghiem-theo-yeu-cau " Vietnam,VNM,20200812,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"The city of Da Nang extended its lockdown from midnight on 12 August until further notice, in line with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s Directive No 16/CT-TTg. Accordingly, people in the city are requested to stay at home and only go out for buying food and medicine, and for other emergencies. Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals is prohibited. All non-essential services including cinemas, clubs and bars, massage parlors, karaoke lounges and online game centers must be temporarily closed. Also, the Ministry of Transport required continued suspension of flights carrying passengers to Da Nang City. Sources: Online newspaper of the Vietnamese government https://web.archive.org/web/20200818193120/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Da-Nang-continues-social-distancing-measures/20208/41158.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200812,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"The city of Da Nang extended its lockdown from midnight on 12 August until further notice, in line with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s Directive No 16/CT-TTg. Accordingly, people in the city are requested to stay at home and only go out for buying food and medicine, and for other emergencies. Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals is prohibited. All non-essential services including cinemas, clubs and bars, massage parlors, karaoke lounges and online game centers must be temporarily closed. Also, the Ministry of Transport required continued suspension of flights carrying passengers to Da Nang City. Sources: Online newspaper of the Vietnamese government https://web.archive.org/web/20200818193120/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Da-Nang-continues-social-distancing-measures/20208/41158.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200812,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"The city of Da Nang extended its lockdown from midnight on 12 August until further notice, in line with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s Directive No 16/CT-TTg. Accordingly, people in the city are requested to stay at home and only go out for buying food and medicine, and for other emergencies. Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals is prohibited. All non-essential services including cinemas, clubs and bars, massage parlors, karaoke lounges and online game centers must be temporarily closed. Also, the Ministry of Transport required continued suspension of flights carrying passengers to Da Nang City. Sources: Online newspaper of the Vietnamese government https://web.archive.org/web/20200818193120/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Da-Nang-continues-social-distancing-measures/20208/41158.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200812,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The city of Da Nang extended its lockdown from midnight on 12 August until further notice, in line with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s Directive No 16/CT-TTg. Accordingly, people in the city are requested to stay at home and only go out for buying food and medicine, and for other emergencies. Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals is prohibited. All non-essential services including cinemas, clubs and bars, massage parlors, karaoke lounges and online game centers must be temporarily closed. Also, the Ministry of Transport required continued suspension of flights carrying passengers to Da Nang City. Sources: Online newspaper of the Vietnamese government https://web.archive.org/web/20200818193120/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Da-Nang-continues-social-distancing-measures/20208/41158.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200812,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Testing capacity for SARS-CoV-2 in Da Nang, Hanoi is now over 10,000 samples / day, according to Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long - 3 to 4 times higher than in last March and April. Moreover, the Ministry of Health has issued provisional guidance on the aggregation of samples for SARS-CoV-2 tests, in order to reduce the need for biologicals, chemicals and consumables used for testing, and in order to reduce sample testing time. Source: Ministry of Health (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818082022/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/cong-suat-xet-nghiem-sars-cov-2-cua-a-nang-ha-noi-hien-at-tren-10-000-mau-ngay" Vietnam,VNM,20200813,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"Quang Nam Province, where the number of Covid-19 cases is now second only to Da Nang, has extended the suspension of non-essential services until further notice. They include bars, internet shops, karaoke and massage parlors, cinemas, and discotheques, which have remained closed since July 29. Crowded festivals and public transport also remain banned within the province. Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals is prohibited. The Ministry of Transport has instructed carriers to reduce the frequency of flights to Chu Lai Airport in Quang Nam. People are required to stay at home, public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited, except at offices, schools and hospitals. Sources: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818200108/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/ban-tin-dich-covid-en-14h-tp-hoi-an-tiep-tuc-cach-ly-xa-hoi Vnexpress https://web.archive.org/web/20200818200412/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/quang-nam-indefinitely-suspends-non-essential-services-4145846.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200813,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Quang Nam Province, where the number of Covid-19 cases is now second only to Da Nang, has extended the suspension of non-essential services until further notice. They include bars, internet shops, karaoke and massage parlors, cinemas, and discotheques, which have remained closed since July 29. Crowded festivals and public transport also remain banned within the province. Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals is prohibited. The Ministry of Transport has instructed carriers to reduce the frequency of flights to Chu Lai Airport in Quang Nam. People are required to stay at home, public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited, except at offices, schools and hospitals. Sources: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818200108/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/ban-tin-dich-covid-en-14h-tp-hoi-an-tiep-tuc-cach-ly-xa-hoi Vnexpress https://web.archive.org/web/20200818200412/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/quang-nam-indefinitely-suspends-non-essential-services-4145846.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200813,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"Quang Nam Province, where the number of Covid-19 cases is now second only to Da Nang, has extended the suspension of non-essential services until further notice. They include bars, internet shops, karaoke and massage parlors, cinemas, and discotheques, which have remained closed since July 29. Crowded festivals and public transport also remain banned within the province. Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals is prohibited. The Ministry of Transport has instructed carriers to reduce the frequency of flights to Chu Lai Airport in Quang Nam. People are required to stay at home, public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited, except at offices, schools and hospitals. Sources: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818200108/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/ban-tin-dich-covid-en-14h-tp-hoi-an-tiep-tuc-cach-ly-xa-hoi Vnexpress https://web.archive.org/web/20200818200412/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/quang-nam-indefinitely-suspends-non-essential-services-4145846.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200813,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"Quang Nam Province, where the number of Covid-19 cases is now second only to Da Nang, has extended the suspension of non-essential services until further notice. They include bars, internet shops, karaoke and massage parlors, cinemas, and discotheques, which have remained closed since July 29. Crowded festivals and public transport also remain banned within the province. Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals is prohibited. The Ministry of Transport has instructed carriers to reduce the frequency of flights to Chu Lai Airport in Quang Nam. People are required to stay at home, public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited, except at offices, schools and hospitals. Sources: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818200108/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/ban-tin-dich-covid-en-14h-tp-hoi-an-tiep-tuc-cach-ly-xa-hoi Vnexpress https://web.archive.org/web/20200818200412/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/quang-nam-indefinitely-suspends-non-essential-services-4145846.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200813,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Quang Nam Province, where the number of Covid-19 cases is now second only to Da Nang, has extended the suspension of non-essential services until further notice. They include bars, internet shops, karaoke and massage parlors, cinemas, and discotheques, which have remained closed since July 29. Crowded festivals and public transport also remain banned within the province. Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals is prohibited. The Ministry of Transport has instructed carriers to reduce the frequency of flights to Chu Lai Airport in Quang Nam. People are required to stay at home, public gatherings of more than two people are prohibited, except at offices, schools and hospitals. Sources: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818200108/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/ban-tin-dich-covid-en-14h-tp-hoi-an-tiep-tuc-cach-ly-xa-hoi Vnexpress https://web.archive.org/web/20200818200412/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/quang-nam-indefinitely-suspends-non-essential-services-4145846.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200814,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On 13 August, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Duong province decided that, from 0:00 on 14 August, the whole city of Hai Duong will be in lockdown for 15 days. Residents of Hai Duong city are asked to stay at home and gatherings of more than 2 people in public places are prohibited outside of offices, schools and hospitals. Later, on 16 August, Hai Duong City People's Committee took further measures: -Residents are not allowed to leave the city, except in cases of absolute necessity, which would then require permission from a competent authority. Only vehicles transporting essential goods are allowed to get in and out of the city. -Non-essential services and businesses must be closed (bars and restaurants, including home delivery; beauty salons, hairdressers....) -Provincial-level public transportation is not allowed to run through the city area; Taxi services can only carry 1 passenger. -Public gatherings, including religious activities, are prohibited. Sources: Ministry of Health website, article on Hai Duong City's People's Committee lockdown measures (Vietnamese): https://web.archive.org/web/20200820094933/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/tu-0h-em-nay-nguoi-dan-hai-duong-khong-uoc-ra-khoi-thanh-pho Vietnam Times, article on Hai Duong Province's People's Committee lockdown measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820095119/https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/covid-19-updates-in-vietnam-august-14-death-toll-reaches-21-hai-duong-province-declares-emergency-23420.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200814,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On 13 August, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Duong province decided that, from 0:00 on 14 August, the whole city of Hai Duong will be in lockdown for 15 days. Residents of Hai Duong city are asked to stay at home and gatherings of more than 2 people in public places are prohibited outside of offices, schools and hospitals. Later, on 16 August, Hai Duong City People's Committee took further measures: -Residents are not allowed to leave the city, except in cases of absolute necessity, which would then require permission from a competent authority. Only vehicles transporting essential goods are allowed to get in and out of the city. -Non-essential services and businesses must be closed (bars and restaurants, including home delivery; beauty salons, hairdressers....) -Provincial-level public transportation is not allowed to run through the city area; Taxi services can only carry 1 passenger. -Public gatherings, including religious activities, are prohibited. Sources: Ministry of Health website, article on Hai Duong City's People's Committee lockdown measures (Vietnamese): https://web.archive.org/web/20200820094933/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/tu-0h-em-nay-nguoi-dan-hai-duong-khong-uoc-ra-khoi-thanh-pho Vietnam Times, article on Hai Duong Province's People's Committee lockdown measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820095119/https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/covid-19-updates-in-vietnam-august-14-death-toll-reaches-21-hai-duong-province-declares-emergency-23420.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200814,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On 13 August, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Duong province decided that, from 0:00 on 14 August, the whole city of Hai Duong will be in lockdown for 15 days. Residents of Hai Duong city are asked to stay at home and gatherings of more than 2 people in public places are prohibited outside of offices, schools and hospitals. Later, on 16 August, Hai Duong City People's Committee took further measures: -Residents are not allowed to leave the city, except in cases of absolute necessity, which would then require permission from a competent authority. Only vehicles transporting essential goods are allowed to get in and out of the city. -Non-essential services and businesses must be closed (bars and restaurants, including home delivery; beauty salons, hairdressers....) -Provincial-level public transportation is not allowed to run through the city area; Taxi services can only carry 1 passenger. -Public gatherings, including religious activities, are prohibited. Sources: Ministry of Health website, article on Hai Duong City's People's Committee lockdown measures (Vietnamese): https://web.archive.org/web/20200820094933/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/tu-0h-em-nay-nguoi-dan-hai-duong-khong-uoc-ra-khoi-thanh-pho Vietnam Times, article on Hai Duong Province's People's Committee lockdown measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820095119/https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/covid-19-updates-in-vietnam-august-14-death-toll-reaches-21-hai-duong-province-declares-emergency-23420.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200814,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"On 13 August, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Duong province decided that, from 0:00 on 14 August, the whole city of Hai Duong will be in lockdown for 15 days. Residents of Hai Duong city are asked to stay at home and gatherings of more than 2 people in public places are prohibited outside of offices, schools and hospitals. Later, on 16 August, Hai Duong City People's Committee took further measures: -Residents are not allowed to leave the city, except in cases of absolute necessity, which would then require permission from a competent authority. Only vehicles transporting essential goods are allowed to get in and out of the city. -Non-essential services and businesses must be closed (bars and restaurants, including home delivery; beauty salons, hairdressers....) -Provincial-level public transportation is not allowed to run through the city area; Taxi services can only carry 1 passenger. -Public gatherings, including religious activities, are prohibited. Sources: Ministry of Health website, article on Hai Duong City's People's Committee lockdown measures (Vietnamese): https://web.archive.org/web/20200820094933/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/tu-0h-em-nay-nguoi-dan-hai-duong-khong-uoc-ra-khoi-thanh-pho Vietnam Times, article on Hai Duong Province's People's Committee lockdown measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820095119/https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/covid-19-updates-in-vietnam-august-14-death-toll-reaches-21-hai-duong-province-declares-emergency-23420.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200814,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On 13 August, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Duong province decided that, from 0:00 on 14 August, the whole city of Hai Duong will be in lockdown for 15 days. Residents of Hai Duong city are asked to stay at home and gatherings of more than 2 people in public places are prohibited outside of offices, schools and hospitals. Later, on 16 August, Hai Duong City People's Committee took further measures: -Residents are not allowed to leave the city, except in cases of absolute necessity, which would then require permission from a competent authority. Only vehicles transporting essential goods are allowed to get in and out of the city. -Non-essential services and businesses must be closed (bars and restaurants, including home delivery; beauty salons, hairdressers....) -Provincial-level public transportation is not allowed to run through the city area; Taxi services can only carry 1 passenger. -Public gatherings, including religious activities, are prohibited. Sources: Ministry of Health website, article on Hai Duong City's People's Committee lockdown measures (Vietnamese): https://web.archive.org/web/20200820094933/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/tu-0h-em-nay-nguoi-dan-hai-duong-khong-uoc-ra-khoi-thanh-pho Vietnam Times, article on Hai Duong Province's People's Committee lockdown measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820095119/https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/covid-19-updates-in-vietnam-august-14-death-toll-reaches-21-hai-duong-province-declares-emergency-23420.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200814,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 13 August, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Duong province decided that, from 0:00 on 14 August, the whole city of Hai Duong will be in lockdown for 15 days. Residents of Hai Duong city are asked to stay at home and gatherings of more than 2 people in public places are prohibited outside of offices, schools and hospitals. Later, on 16 August, Hai Duong City People's Committee took further measures: -Residents are not allowed to leave the city, except in cases of absolute necessity, which would then require permission from a competent authority. Only vehicles transporting essential goods are allowed to get in and out of the city. -Non-essential services and businesses must be closed (bars and restaurants, including home delivery; beauty salons, hairdressers....) -Provincial-level public transportation is not allowed to run through the city area; Taxi services can only carry 1 passenger. -Public gatherings, including religious activities, are prohibited. Sources: Ministry of Health website, article on Hai Duong City's People's Committee lockdown measures (Vietnamese): https://web.archive.org/web/20200820094933/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/tu-0h-em-nay-nguoi-dan-hai-duong-khong-uoc-ra-khoi-thanh-pho Vietnam Times, article on Hai Duong Province's People's Committee lockdown measures: https://web.archive.org/web/20200820095119/https://vietnamtimes.org.vn/covid-19-updates-in-vietnam-august-14-death-toll-reaches-21-hai-duong-province-declares-emergency-23420.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200814,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on 14 August called on every citizen using smart phones to install Bluezone to help front-liners contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Bluezone is a domestically developed contact-tracing mobile app to identify and alert people who have interacted with COVID-19 patients. As of August 11, as many as 15.7 million people had downloaded it. Source: Online newspaper of the Vietnamese government https://web.archive.org/web/20200818072801/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/PM-calls-on-citizens-to-use-Covid19-tracking-app/20208/41207.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200816,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"On 16 August, Hanoi City's People's Committee issued the following measures : -Residents are advised to not leave home unless necessary and are recommended to wear a mask when in public. -Gatherings of more than 30 people in public spaces (outside of workplaces, schools and hospitals) are prohibited. -Public events such as festivals, religious ceremonies and sports tournaments are cancelled. -Non-essential services such as karaokes, bars and discotheques must close. Source: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200820101210/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/ha-noi-tai-lap-chot-kiem-soat-covid-19-sau-khi-phat-hien-them-1-ca-nghi-nhiem " Vietnam,VNM,20200816,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"On 16 August, Hanoi City's People's Committee issued the following measures : -Residents are advised to not leave home unless necessary and are recommended to wear a mask when in public. -Gatherings of more than 30 people in public spaces (outside of workplaces, schools and hospitals) are prohibited. -Public events such as festivals, religious ceremonies and sports tournaments are cancelled. -Non-essential services such as karaokes, bars and discotheques must close. Source: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200820101210/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/ha-noi-tai-lap-chot-kiem-soat-covid-19-sau-khi-phat-hien-them-1-ca-nghi-nhiem " Vietnam,VNM,20200816,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"On 16 August, Hanoi City's People's Committee issued the following measures : -Residents are advised to not leave home unless necessary and are recommended to wear a mask when in public. -Gatherings of more than 30 people in public spaces (outside of workplaces, schools and hospitals) are prohibited. -Public events such as festivals, religious ceremonies and sports tournaments are cancelled. -Non-essential services such as karaokes, bars and discotheques must close. Source: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200820101210/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/ha-noi-tai-lap-chot-kiem-soat-covid-19-sau-khi-phat-hien-them-1-ca-nghi-nhiem " Vietnam,VNM,20200816,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"On 16 August, Hanoi City's People's Committee issued the following measures : -Residents are advised to not leave home unless necessary and are recommended to wear a mask when in public. -Gatherings of more than 30 people in public spaces (outside of workplaces, schools and hospitals) are prohibited. -Public events such as festivals, religious ceremonies and sports tournaments are cancelled. -Non-essential services such as karaokes, bars and discotheques must close. Source: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200820101210/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/ha-noi-tai-lap-chot-kiem-soat-covid-19-sau-khi-phat-hien-them-1-ca-nghi-nhiem " Vietnam,VNM,20200816,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On 16 August, the Ministry of Health requested Hai Duong Provincial People's Committee to urgently carry out and speed up the tracing of cases in close contact with infected cases and with cases suspected of being infected. Local authorities are urged by the government to implement comprehensive contact tracing. Source: Ministry of Health website (Vietnamese) https://web.archive.org/web/20200818073409/https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/web/guest/-/bo-y-te-tang-toc-truy-vet-nguoi-tiep-xuc-gan-xet-nghiem-dien-rong-o-hai-duong " Vietnam,VNM,20200818,C1: School closing,3,0,"Even Da Nang (hotspot of the new wave) allows 12000 students back to classes to take exams. T https://web.archive.org/web/20200828030306/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/da-nang-to-test-12-000-high-school-examinees-for-coronavirus-4151368.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,3,0,"No nation-wide requirement to close all but essential businesses, but lockdown still persists in Da Nang and in other local govts." Vietnam,VNM,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Requirement of permit in Da Nang city to go shopping is extended for 15 days starting on 27 august. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828025559/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200902,C1: School closing,2,0,"Even Da Nang (hotspot of the new wave) allows 12000 students back to classes to take national high school exam exams between 2-5 September. We can say that the schools effectively reopen for them as they will be using school spaces. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828030306/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/da-nang-to-test-12-000-high-school-examinees-for-coronavirus-4151368.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200906,C1: School closing,3,0,"After the aforementioned short re-opening for exams in Da Nang, schools resumed to closure. The new school year starts in early September. Most of the country use face-to-face teaching, however in Da Nang, students started the online course on 7 September. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207232041/https://thesmartlocal.com/vietnam/covid-19-update-7th-sept/" Vietnam,VNM,20200914,C1: School closing,2,0,"In Da Nang, junior and high schools, and colleges, universities will begin the new school year from September 14, while primary schools and kindergartens will start opening from September 21. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207232053/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Da-Nang-allows-restaurants-coffee-shops-to-reopen/20209/41522.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200921,C1: School closing,1,1,"In Da Nang, junior and high schools, and colleges, universities will begin the new school year from September 14, while primary schools and kindergartens will start opening from September 21. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207232053/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Da-Nang-allows-restaurants-coffee-shops-to-reopen/20209/41522.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20200922,C1: School closing,1,1,"Although schools are re-open, strict restrictions make going to school a different experience to the pre-COVID period. According to our new coding scheme, imposing ""1"" should be code for the situation of ""imposing social distancing, capacity limitations or other public health precautions that result in significant differences as compared to usual, non-Covid-19 operations."" In Vietnam’s schools, students are required to keep one metre apart, desks are being spaced one metre apart and must be forward-facing, and there is a one-way system in the corridors to minimise contact. http://web.archive.org/web/20201207224513/https://whichschooladvisor.com/vietnam/school-news/back-to-school-how-will-vietnam-schools-open-for-2020-21" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"All activities including the opening of bars and clubs resumed in Da Nang on September 25 after it controlled the pandemic. However, Hanoi city authorities closed some bars and karaoke temporarily for failing to comply with anti-pandemic measures like face mask-wearing and public gatherings. From September 5, Da Nang authorities eased social distancing measures including the reopening of shops and restaurants though only for takeaways. In addition, the gathering of more than 20 people remains banned while non-essential businesses such as beauty salons, karaoke, movie theaters, and gyms remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008102450/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"All activities including the opening of bars and clubs resumed in Da Nang on September 25 after it controlled the pandemic. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008102450/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ " Vietnam,VNM,20200926,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From September 5, Da Nang authorities eased social distancing measures including the reopening of shops and restaurants though only for takeaways. In addition, the gathering of more than 20 people remains banned while non-essential businesses such as beauty salons, karaoke, movie theaters, and gyms remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008102450/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,C5: Close public transport,2,0,"In line with the order, domestic flights have been significantly reduced to just one round trip a day between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; Hanoi and Da Nang; Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang. Passenger trains between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are also limited to two trips a day. Public transport services will be suspended while transport from region to region will be minimized except for essential services. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008102450/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20201008102450/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Public transport, interstate transport, and domestic flights are also limited. Public transport services will be suspended while transport from region to region will be minimized except for essential services" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,C8: International travel controls,3,,"After two regular flights to South Korea, airlines have temporarily suspended regular international commercial flights between Vietnam and other international destinations as they wait for further detailed instructions and quarantine procedures from local authorities https://web.archive.org/web/20201008102450/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,E1: Income support,1,1,"On 25 March 2020, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs issued official guidance No. 1064/LDTBXH-QHLDTL on the settlement of compensation and benefits for employees during the work suspension period, including: (i) foreign employees who have not been allowed to return to work at the enterprises during the pandemic; (ii) employees subject to quarantine as requested by the competent authorities; (iii) employees who must suspend work due to the enterprise or its departments ceasing operations due to other employees not returning to work at the competent authorities’ request; (iv) enterprises having difficulties as the pandemic has affected their material sources of supply and their markets, which could lead to a reduction in production and an inability to provide appropriate jobs for employees. Specifically, for those employees under categories (i), (ii), (iii), the compensation is as mutually agreed between the employees and the employer, but not lower than the minimum regional salary stipulated under the relevant regulations. For employees under category (iv), depending on the actual circumstances, the employer may consider: a) temporarily assigning the employees to perform other jobs not stated in the labour contracts; or b) suspend the labour contracts; or c) reorganise the workforce according to the relevant provisions of the Labour Code. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008110249/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/05/flash-alert-2020-213.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On 8 April 2020, the government officially issued Decree 41/2020/ND-CP to extend the timeline for the payment of Corporate Income Tax (“CIT”), Value Added Tax (“VAT”), Personal Income Tax (“PIT”), and land rental for specified months for eligible taxpayers who are economically impacted by the pandemic. Specifically related to PIT, those individual businesses and household businesses affected by COVID-19 under specific sectors are entitled to a PIT payment deferment until 31 December 2020. The PIT declaration, however, is still required as per usual. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008110249/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/05/flash-alert-2020-213.html" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Vietnam currently mandates COVID-19 testing for the following individuals. Further details are available in the Official Document here (in Vietnamese only). Those who have had close contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases; Confirmed COVID-19 cases during treatment; Individuals with symptoms of severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), severe viral pneumonia, or influenza-like illness (ILI); Healthcare workers attending to confirmed COVID-19 cases without applying sufficient prevention measures; New arrivals from foreign countries, individuals in centralized quarantine and one day prior to release from centralized quarantine; and individuals in isolated outbreak areas. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008111049/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,H3: Contact tracing,2,," Vietnam’s contact tracing strategy stands out as uniquely comprehensive—it is based on tracing degrees of contact from F0 (the infected person) through F1 (those who have had close contact with F0 or are suspected of being infected), F2 (close contact with F1), and all the way up to F5. The process in Vietnam worked as follows: Once a patient with COVID-19 is identified (F0), local public health officials, with support from health professionals, security officers, the military, and other civil servants, work with the patient to identify who they might have been in contact with and infected in the past 14 days. All close contacts (F1), defined as people who have been within approximately 6 feet (2 meters) of or have prolonged contact of 30 or more minutes with a confirmed COVID-19 case, are identified by this process and tested for the virus. If F1s test positive for the virus, they are placed in isolation at a hospital—all COVID-19 patients are hospitalized at no cost in Vietnam, regardless of symptoms. If F1s do not test positive, they are quarantined at a government-run quarantine center for 14 days. Close contacts of the previously identified close contacts (F2s) are required to self-isolate at home for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008111546/https://ourworldindata.org/covid-exemplar-vietnam" Vietnam,VNM,20200926,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Vietnam has mandated that people wear face masks at crowded places such as airports, bus stations, supermarkets and on public transport. People who do not wear face coverings in public places may be fined from 100,000 VND to 300,000 VND. https://web.archive.org/web/20201008102450/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201008111049/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ " Vietnam,VNM,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new policy " Vietnam,VNM,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,0,"Screening for domestic and international travellers https://web.archive.org/web/20201023014410/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20201020,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Ban still applied to most foreign nationals. Only those with strong economic interests such as skilled workers and investors can enter the country. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023015034/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vietnam" Vietnam,VNM,20201020,E1: Income support,1,1,"Very slow disbursement: the govt still has funds for the income support: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Vietnam,VNM,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"no new policy" Vietnam,VNM,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Updates only weekly because of very low numbers of new cases: https://web.archive.org/web/20201023014336/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/Weekly-COVID19-update/202010/41845.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20201020,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new policy" Vietnam,VNM,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new policy " Vietnam,VNM,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As stated within 'Vietnam Briefings' certain sectors, including karaoke bars remain close at present. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20201102214917/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20201103,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy changes. " Vietnam,VNM,20201103,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No policy changes. " Vietnam,VNM,20201103,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"The Vietnamese government continues to advise all people in Vietnam to wear face masks in public places and to avoid large gatherings. Vietnamese media previously reported several cases involving fines for individuals not wearing face coverings in areas where strict social distancing requirements are in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113215/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Vietnam,VNM,20201103,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is fully operating, with no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113215/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Vietnam,VNM,20201103,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"No policy changes. " Vietnam,VNM,20201103,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Public transportation is fully operating, with no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113215/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Vietnam,VNM,20201103,C8: International travel controls,3,,"No policy changes. " Vietnam,VNM,20201103,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy changes. " Vietnam,VNM,20201103,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Vietnam currently mandates COVID-19 testing for the following individuals. Those who have had close contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases; Confirmed COVID-19 cases during treatment; Individuals with symptoms of severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), severe viral pneumonia, or influenza-like illness (ILI); Healthcare workers attending to confirmed COVID-19 cases without applying sufficient prevention measures; New arrivals from foreign countries, individuals in centralized quarantine and one day prior to release from centralized quarantine; and Individuals in isolated outbreak areas https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113215/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Vietnam,VNM,20201103,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy changes. " Vietnam,VNM,20201103,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"The Vietnamese government continues to advise all people in Vietnam to wear face masks in public places and to avoid large gatherings. Vietnamese media previously reported several cases involving fines for individuals not wearing face coverings in areas where strict social distancing requirements are in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116113215/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Vietnam,VNM,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""All activities including the opening of bars and clubs resumed in Da Nang on September 25 after it controlled the pandemic. However, Hanoi city authorities closed some bars and karaoke temporarily for failing to comply with anti-pandemic measures like face mask-wearing and public gatherings."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130185225/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"November 30, 2020: ""A number of festivals and events in Vietnam have been cancelled or postponed in alignment with the government’s directive to avoid public gatherings"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130195050/https://vietnam.travel/things-to-do/information-travellers-novel-coronavirus-vietnam " Vietnam,VNM,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Before any intercity or interstate travel, all passengers using public means of transport (bus, taxi, trains, planes, ships, etc.) must complete an online health declaration (choose “For domestic move declaration”)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130194455/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Vietnam,VNM,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""As a precaution, Da Nang city authorities have announced 15 days of social distancing measures from July 28. As per the measures, residents in Hai Chau, Thanh Khe, Son Tra, Ngu Hanh Son, Cam Le, and Lieu Chieu districts are advised to stay home except for necessities such as food, medicine, and emergencies. Several streets were also placed under lockdown."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130185225/https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-business-operations-and-the-coronavirus-updates.html/" Vietnam,VNM,20201117,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""As of today, the Vietnamese government continues to suspend entry into Vietnam to all foreigners, including people with a Vietnamese visa exemption certificate. This policy has very limited exemptions for diplomatic, official duty, and special cases, including experts, business managers, foreign investors, and high-tech workers of businesses involved in important projects as determined by the Government of Vietnam. Family reunification is not one of the exemptions. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130194455/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/" Vietnam,VNM,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"""More than 40,000 firms including household businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have applied for tax payment extensions and land rent deferrals."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200711122325/https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/coronavirus-asia-asean-live-updates-by-country/ ""Tax relief measures include extended due dates for taxpayers to pay value added tax (VAT), individual (personal) income tax, and the amounts owed for land rental if the taxpayers are considered “vulnerable” in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200806224751/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/vietnam-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html" Vietnam,VNM,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""As of mid-November, Viet Nam had 86 laboratories nationwide which are capable of providing confirmatory testing for COVID-19, according to the Ministry of Health. The total include 37 in the North, eight in the Central, three in the Central Highlands and 38 in the South. In late August, the Government agreed with the Ministry of Health’s proposal to allow public and private medical establishments to conduct COVID-19 testing."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201118111536/http://news.chinhphu.vn/Home/86-establishments-capable-of-providing-confirmatory-testing-for-COVID19/202011/42164.vgp" Vietnam,VNM,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Contact tracing is prompt and aggressive in Vietnam, and has been since the first wave in the Spring. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130200908/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/oct/20/vietnam-covid-economic-growth-public-health-coronavirus Below is a case where the country published a COVID-19 case to raise awareness. ""When a member of the central theoretical council of the central committee, the brain of the Communist party of Vietnam, contracted the virus on a trip to the UK, and risked infecting the minister of planning and investment who was on the same flight as him, his whereabouts were published for contact tracing."" (quote from article above) (case linked in article below) https://web.archive.org/web/20201024093238/http://cand.com.vn/y-te/Benh-nhan-thu-21-nhiem-COVID-19-o-Viet-Nam-ngoi-cung-chuyen-bay-voi-co-gai-Ha-Noi-584770/" Vietnam,VNM,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Hanoi city’s government announced November 11 that wearing a face mask is mandatory at the following locations: 1) hospitals; 2) parking lots; 3) public transportation; 4) shopping malls; and 5) supermarkets and traditional markets. Other localities in Vietnam may take similar measures without prior notice."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130194455/https://vn.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ Mandatory wearing of masks in public, especially the 5 places enumerated above. ""Theo dó, Phó Ch? t?ch UBND Thành ph? Ngô Van Qúy d? ngh? các don v? ti?p t?c tuyên truy?n nh?t là vi?c b?t bu?c deo kh?u trang noi công c?ng; qu?n lý ch?t ch? các khu cách ly, các tru?ng h?p nh?p c?nh trái phép. 5 d?a di?m: B?nh vi?n, b?n bãi d? xe, phuong ti?n công c?ng, trung tâm thuong m?i, siêu th?, ch? ph?i b? trí ngu?i ki?m soát ch?t ch?, ai không có kh?u trang không cho vào, b? trí di?m bán kh?u trang ngay ? c?a."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130201649/http://thanglong.chinhphu.vn/khong-duoc-vao-5-dia-diem-neu-khong-deo-khau-trang" Vietnam,VNM,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"As of December 1st, there are current restrictions on entertainment facilities, but shopping malls, restaurants and essential stores, including barbershops remain in operation following safety guidelines. https://archive.vn/dzi4g" Vietnam,VNM,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,0,"As of December 1st, there is a ban on large public gatherings, in-person school classes, and entertainment businesses. https://archive.vn/dzi4g" Vietnam,VNM,20201201,C8: International travel controls,3,,"From December 1st, Vietnam has temporarily suspended all inbound international commercial flights, except for repatriation flights. https://archive.vn/FhpNl *Please note that the article above is continuously being updated as further developments in Vietnam become available.*" Vietnam,VNM,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"As of December 1st, Vietnamese authorities are conducting intensive contact tracing after discovering the country’s first confirmed local transmission of the coronavirus in 89 days. https://archive.vn/dzi4g" Vietnam,VNM,20201203,C1: School closing,3,0,"All schools from kindergartens to universities in HCMC are closed. 170,000 students and teachers are asked to stay at home to combat the latest COVID-19 outbreak. http://web.archive.org/web/20201208000631/https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/170-000-hcmc-students-teachers-stay-home-over-latest-covid-19-outbreak-4201147.html" Vietnam,VNM,20201214,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As of December 14th, Vietnam has agreed to allow South Korean business travelers to travel between both countries without completing the mandatory 14-day quarantine. This policy will be effective from January 1, 2021. https://archive.vn/FhpNl *Please note that the article above is continuously being updated as further developments in Vietnam become available.* So far, Vietnam is preventing further infection risk from abroad by suspending more flights and arranging flights to allow Vietnamese citizens return. https://archive.vn/rvVGV" Vanuatu,VUT,20200301,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Masks only recommended when caring for ill people https://web.archive.org/web/20200909111112/https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1162027467305567&id=466878253487162" Vanuatu,VUT,20200325,C1: School closing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. " Vanuatu,VUT,20200325,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. " Vanuatu,VUT,20200325,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. " Vanuatu,VUT,20200325,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. " Vanuatu,VUT,20200325,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. " Vanuatu,VUT,20200325,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. " Vanuatu,VUT,20200325,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. " Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,C1: School closing,3,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health “On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. On 11 April 2020 the SOE was extended for a 30-day period, for the dual purposes of continuing COVID-19 prevention and containment measures as well as responding to Tropical Cyclone Harold which impacted Vanuatu on 6 – 7 April 2020. On Monday 11th of May the SOE regarding COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold was extended for an additional 30-day period. These SOE Declarations allow special powers as set out in the Disaster Risk Management Act No. 23 of 2019. Non-health information related to the SOE is available on the website of the National Disaster Management Office.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200611230749/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF “closed all schools; established curfews for businesses and transport (excludes essential medical and communication services); banned gatherings of more than 5 people (suspended temporarily as of April 5 to allow for group sheltering caused by TC Harold and its aftermath) and been encouraging social distancing. Tourism, which contributes 24.6 percent of Vanuatu’s GDP, has effectively ceased.”" Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The State of Emergency: ""- Prohibits all business to operate after 7:30 p.m. (including retail and wholesale shops, kava bars, night clubs, casinos, bars and restaurants). The prohibition does not apply to essential services including (but not limited to): medical or paramedical services, utility services, radio services, telecommunication services, television services and security services."" ""It is therefore crucial for the general public to understand that the SOE is not a shutdown of businesses. Retail shops should not be closing. All businesses can operate every day during the SOE until 7:30 p.m."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618135707/https://covid19.gov.vu/images/Press-Release/Press_statement_from_PMO_on_SOE.pdf" Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health “On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. On 11 April 2020 the SOE was extended for a 30-day period, for the dual purposes of continuing COVID-19 prevention and containment measures as well as responding to Tropical Cyclone Harold which impacted Vanuatu on 6 – 7 April 2020. On Monday 11th of May the SOE regarding COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold was extended for an additional 30-day period. These SOE Declarations allow special powers as set out in the Disaster Risk Management Act No. 23 of 2019. Non-health information related to the SOE is available on the website of the National Disaster Management Office.” The State of Emergency prohibits social gatherings of more than 5 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618135707/https://covid19.gov.vu/images/Press-Release/Press_statement_from_PMO_on_SOE.pdf " Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health “On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. On 11 April 2020 the SOE was extended for a 30-day period, for the dual purposes of continuing COVID-19 prevention and containment measures as well as responding to Tropical Cyclone Harold which impacted Vanuatu on 6 – 7 April 2020. On Monday 11th of May the SOE regarding COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold was extended for an additional 30-day period. These SOE Declarations allow special powers as set out in the Disaster Risk Management Act No. 23 of 2019. Non-health information related to the SOE is available on the website of the National Disaster Management Office.” The State of Emergency prohibits social gatherings of more than 5 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618135707/https://covid19.gov.vu/images/Press-Release/Press_statement_from_PMO_on_SOE.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200611230749/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF “closed all schools; established curfews for businesses and transport (excludes essential medical and communication services); banned gatherings of more than 5 people (suspended temporarily as of April 5 to allow for group sheltering caused by TC Harold and its aftermath) and been encouraging social distancing. Tourism, which contributes 24.6 percent of Vanuatu’s GDP, has effectively ceased.”" Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The State of Emergency ""prohibits all public transport and fuel stations to operate after 9:00 p.m."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618135707/https://covid19.gov.vu/images/Press-Release/Press_statement_from_PMO_on_SOE.pdf" Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611220024/https://covid19.gov.vu/ Ministry of Health “On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purpose of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. On 11 April 2020 the SOE was extended for a 30-day period, for the dual purposes of continuing COVID-19 prevention and containment measures as well as responding to Tropical Cyclone Harold which impacted Vanuatu on 6 – 7 April 2020. On Monday 11th of May the SOE regarding COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold was extended for an additional 30-day period. These SOE Declarations allow special powers as set out in the Disaster Risk Management Act No. 23 of 2019. Non-health information related to the SOE is available on the website of the National Disaster Management Office.” https://web.archive.org/web/20200611230749/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF “closed all schools; established curfews for businesses and transport (excludes essential medical and communication services); banned gatherings of more than 5 people (suspended temporarily as of April 5 to allow for group sheltering caused by TC Harold and its aftermath) and been encouraging social distancing. Tourism, which contributes 24.6 percent of Vanuatu’s GDP, has effectively ceased.”" Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"26/03 Inter-island travelling forbidden /web/20200615004346/https://dailypost.vu/news/no-more-inter-island-traveling/article_cf166528-7206-11ea-ab0a-83261f96fd75.html " Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All borders closed from state of emergency /web/20200615003756/https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/mar/24/coronavirus-travel-updates-which-countries-have-restrictions-and-fco-warnings-in-place" Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Not sure about the starting date. I am considering the state of emergency declaratory http://web.archive.org/web/20200614235155/https://covid19.gov.vu/" Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Only those who meet the case definition will be able to be tested for COVID-19. This Includes people who have clinical symptoms, and travel history or contact with a COVID-19 case. People with clinical symptoms without travel history or contact with COVID-19 case will not be tested. http://web.archive.org/web/20200614235453/https://covid19.gov.vu/images/Information-Sheets/Community_messaging_lab_testing_v2.pdf" Vanuatu,VUT,20200326,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"http://web.archive.org/web/20200614235614/https://covid19.gov.vu/images/Information-Sheets/Public_Health_Information_Sheet_Surveillance_V4_English.pdf" Vanuatu,VUT,20200405,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611230749/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF “banned gatherings of more than 5 people (suspended temporarily as of April 5 to allow for group sheltering caused by TC Harold and its aftermath)”" Vanuatu,VUT,20200408,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"State of Emergency extended for another 30 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618140627/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340606/vanuatu-authorities-extend-state-of-emergency-for-additional-30-days-may-8-update-4" Vanuatu,VUT,20200408,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"State of Emergency extended for another 30 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618140627/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340606/vanuatu-authorities-extend-state-of-emergency-for-additional-30-days-may-8-update-4" Vanuatu,VUT,20200408,E1: Income support,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611224755/https://doft.gov.vu/index.php/covid-19 Department of Finance and Treasury EMPLOYMENT STABILIZATION PAYMENT As part of the stimulus package, the Government through the Department of Finance and Treasury (DoFT) will be reimbursing employers a part of the wages they pay to their workers. This payment will be made in arrears for the four months from March to June 2020. Employers who have been affected by COVID-19. Also, The Government will pay a one-off cash grant of VT60,000 to every to every eligible small and medium enterprise (SME) across the country." Vanuatu,VUT,20200411,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200611230749/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF “banned gatherings of more than 5 people (suspended temporarily as of April 5 to allow for group sheltering caused by TC Harold and its aftermath)”" Vanuatu,VUT,20200411,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"11/04 Domestic flights and ferries resumed on April 11, also in response to the aftermath of TC Harold. /web/20200612233948/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Vanuatu,VUT,20200518,C1: School closing,0,,"""The Ministry of Health confirmed on 11 May 2020 that there are no confirmed cases nor suspected cases of COVID-19 in Vanuatu since the first declaration of State of Emergency on 26 March 2020. Thus, the MoET announced the re-opening of the schools to students on Monday 18 May 2020. The schools are required to resume all classes and to have good hygiene and hand washing practices in place for students and staff."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200618131359/https://www.gov.vu/index.php/events/news/72-schools-to-reopen-on-monday-18-05-2020" Vanuatu,VUT,20200519,C1: School closing,0,,"Additional comment following review of C1 column using revised definition for the School Closing category. In the revised coding scheme, a code of 1G or 1T may be given if ""All schools/districts open across the state/country, but with alterations for social distancing or other public health precautions that result in significant differences as compared to usual, non-Covid-19 operations"" The previous note of 18th May indicates that there are public health measures in place but these are restricted to hand washing. Additional guidance, from the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) (https://moet.gov.vu/index.php?id=covid-in-schools) from April supports this and also refers to cleaning school premises, removing rubbish, ensuring adequate air flow and displaying posters. These measures are arguably unlikely to result in "" significant differences as compared to usual, non-Covid-19 operations"". No references are made in the previous comment or MOET advice on social distancing. On balance, therefore, the code has been unchanged at C1=0. " Vanuatu,VUT,20200611,C1: School closing,0,,"""The Minister for Education and Training, Seule Simeon, has reportedly stated that unless there is a COVID-19 case found in Port Vila and Vanuatu, schools throughout Vanuatu including Efate and Port Vila will continue as normal this week."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200610042709/https://dailypost.vu/news/minister-says-schools-will-continue-as-normal/article_f8ebce5c-a455-11ea-b16e-7f1024101553.html" Vanuatu,VUT,20200611,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Due to the severe impacts of Tropical Cyclone Harold and the continuous global outbreak of COVID-19, an extension of the State of Emergency is declared throughout the whole of Vanuatu. The extension of the Declaration of the State of Emergency is for a further 30 days starting on the 11th of June 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200625165632/https://www.gov.vu/index.php/events/news/78-extension-of-the-declaration-of-the-state-of-emergency-order-no-51-of-2020 " Vanuatu,VUT,20200611,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Due to the severe impacts of Tropical Cyclone Harold and the continuous global outbreak of COVID-19, an extension of the State of Emergency is declared throughout the whole of Vanuatu. The extension of the Declaration of the State of Emergency is for a further 30 days starting on the 11th of June 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200625165632/https://www.gov.vu/index.php/events/news/78-extension-of-the-declaration-of-the-state-of-emergency-order-no-51-of-2020 " Vanuatu,VUT,20200611,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Due to the severe impacts of Tropical Cyclone Harold and the continuous global outbreak of COVID-19, an extension of the State of Emergency is declared throughout the whole of Vanuatu. The extension of the Declaration of the State of Emergency is for a further 30 days starting on the 11th of June 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200625165632/https://www.gov.vu/index.php/events/news/78-extension-of-the-declaration-of-the-state-of-emergency-order-no-51-of-2020" Vanuatu,VUT,20200611,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"""Due to the severe impacts of Tropical Cyclone Harold and the continuous global outbreak of COVID-19, an extension of the State of Emergency is declared throughout the whole of Vanuatu. The extension of the Declaration of the State of Emergency is for a further 30 days starting on the 11th of June 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200625165632/https://www.gov.vu/index.php/events/news/78-extension-of-the-declaration-of-the-state-of-emergency-order-no-51-of-2020" Vanuatu,VUT,20200611,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"""Due to the severe impacts of Tropical Cyclone Harold and the continuous global outbreak of COVID-19, an extension of the State of Emergency is declared throughout the whole of Vanuatu. The extension of the Declaration of the State of Emergency is for a further 30 days starting on the 11th of June 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200625165632/https://www.gov.vu/index.php/events/news/78-extension-of-the-declaration-of-the-state-of-emergency-order-no-51-of-2020" Vanuatu,VUT,20200611,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"""Due to the severe impacts of Tropical Cyclone Harold and the continuous global outbreak of COVID-19, an extension of the State of Emergency is declared throughout the whole of Vanuatu. The extension of the Declaration of the State of Emergency is for a further 30 days starting on the 11th of June 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200625165632/https://www.gov.vu/index.php/events/news/78-extension-of-the-declaration-of-the-state-of-emergency-order-no-51-of-2020" Vanuatu,VUT,20200618,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Rent tax cancelled for all tenants and landlords for the year 2020: ""Part of the Governments economic and fiscal stimulus package in response to the Covid-19 Virus is to cancel rent tax in respect of the 2020 year. This means that there is no requirement to file rent tax returns or make payments of rent tax in the 2020 year. The rent tax returns and payments usually due on 29th June 2020 and 28th December 2020 are not required."" https://vanuatucustoms.gov.vu/images/public_notice/2020/Public_Notice_no003_2020.pdf" Vanuatu,VUT,20200626,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"''On Thursday 11th of June the SOE regarding COVID-19 and Tropical Cyclone Harold was extended for an additional 30-day period.'' https://covid19.gov.vu/" Vanuatu,VUT,20200706,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"On Thursday 13th of July the SOE regarding COVID-19 was extended until the 31 December 2020, whilst the SOE for Tropical Cyclone Harold was extended until August 9 2020. http://archive.fo/6jA7a" Vanuatu,VUT,20200706,E1: Income support,0,,"Employment Stabilization Payment came to an end in June. The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has requested that an extension of a minimum of three months be made to the Employment Stabilization Payment (ESP) so that affected businesses can retain staff (but this has not yet been confirmed) http://archive.fo/IY1og" Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,C1: School closing,0,," All public schools reopened on May 18 https://web.archive.org/web/20200727183913/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#V" Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The extension of the Declaration of State of Emergency in relation to COVID-19 commences on the 1 l th day of July 2020 and ceases to have effect on the 31"" day of December 2020 " Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Following previous update - no specific information other than extension of state of emergency" Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Following previous entry - no specific updates found" Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"State of Emergency extended till dec 31 2020" Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"State of Emergency extended till dec 31 2020" Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"No additional data since last update. Domestic flights reopened from April 11: https://web.archive.org/web/20200727183913/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#V But State of emergency remains" Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed except for rapatriation of Vanuatu nationals. From June 3, the government began repatriation of its citizens and residents stranded abroad after strengthening in-country COVID-19 screening, testing and containment measures. Repatriation and return of vessels registered locally or internationally as Vanuatu vessels outside Vanuatu waters are suspended from July 11 till July 31 https://web.archive.org/web/20200727183913/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#V The Council of Ministers (CoM) decision No. 103 on July 16 has approved the commencement of negotiations for the travel bubble, now officially known as the Tamtam Bubble. CoM approved and recommended that Vanuatu borders will reopen on September 1st, 2020. The ministers have indicated that they would open up the country’s borders to allow safe but strict movement of people and goods from Australia, New Zealand and other countries which have recorded no new cases of COVID-19 in the last 30 days: " Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,E1: Income support,0,,"Employment Stabilization Payment (ESP) (reimbursing employers up to 30,000 vatu per employee per month for four months, plus an additional 15 percent to the employer, for a total of 2.5 billion vatu); SMEs (turnover of less than 200 million vatu) will also receive the value of their business license fees (roughly 400 million vatu); the Commodity Support Grant will be provided to producers of copra, kava, cocoa and coffee (300 million vatu); the Shipping Support Grant to facilitate farmers’ access to major market centres such as Port Vila and Luganville (100 million vatu); - apparently ended according to entry of 6 July" Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"On March 31, a first-stage fiscal package worth 4.4 billion vatu (roughly 4.5 percent of GDP) was announced. It includes: deferred and cancelled taxes, license fees and charges for businesses in 2020 (796 million vatu); backdating to start of 2020 some reductions resulting from forthcoming business license reforms https://web.archive.org/web/20200727183913/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#V" Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Dedicated government portal for Covid-19" Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The testing policy in Vanuatu is that only people with symptoms (such as a fever, shortness of breath, cough and respiratory illness) who have travelled internationally within 14 days, or came in contact with a confirmed case, can be tested. If suspected by a clinician, some additional people can be included for testing. There is a restriction on the number of tests available internationally, therefore not everyone in the community can be tested " Vanuatu,VUT,20200717,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Not much information as the country has not registered any cases to date" Vanuatu,VUT,20200828,C1: School closing,0,,"Schools have remained open. Unesco lists Vanuatu schools as open in their interactive map. No additional information available on government and health ministry web pages. Ministry of Education & Training Facebook updates indicate normal operation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828085148/https://covid19.gov.vu/index.php/updates/press-releases https://web.archive.org/save/https://apa.sdg4education2030.org/covid19" Vanuatu,VUT,20200828,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828083359/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vanuatu/coronavirus " Vanuatu,VUT,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"A State of Emergency is in place in Vanuatu until 31 December 2020, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. There are no restrictions in place on social gatherings. Restaurants, bars and supermarkets are permitted to open as usual, although some are operating a restricted service or have closed altogether in response to falling trade. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828083359/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vanuatu/coronavirus" Vanuatu,VUT,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"A State of Emergency is in place in Vanuatu until 31 December 2020, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. There are no restrictions in place on social gatherings. Restaurants, bars and supermarkets are permitted to open as usual, although some are operating a restricted service or have closed altogether in response to falling trade. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828083359/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vanuatu/coronavirus" Vanuatu,VUT,20200828,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828084538/https://covid19.gov.vu/" Vanuatu,VUT,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828084538/https://covid19.gov.vu/" Vanuatu,VUT,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No measures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828084538/https://covid19.gov.vu/" Vanuatu,VUT,20200828,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Borders remain closed with no commercial flights entering or leaving Vanuatu. Tourism website indicates all ports of entry remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200828082948/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vanuatu/entry-requirements https://www.vanuatu.travel/en/index.php " Vanuatu,VUT,20200829,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There and no travel restrictions within Vanuatu, flights are operating between islands but frequency may be lower due to limited demand. https://web.archive.org/web/20200909105411/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vanuatu/coronavirus" Vanuatu,VUT,20200910,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On September 9, the government began testing repatriates from COVID-19 high risk countries. https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Vanuatu,VUT,20200923,C1: School closing,0,,"No change." Vanuatu,VUT,20200923,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change." Vanuatu,VUT,20200923,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change." Vanuatu,VUT,20200923,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change." Vanuatu,VUT,20200923,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change." Vanuatu,VUT,20200923,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change." Vanuatu,VUT,20200923,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change." Vanuatu,VUT,20200923,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change." Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,C1: School closing,0,,"No change or news found" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change or news found" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change or news found" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change or news found" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change or news found" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change or news found" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change or news found" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Vanuatu Tourism Office site mentions ""COVID-19 TRAVEL ADVISORY for Vanuatu: all ports of entry closed until further notice"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201018165059/https://www.vanuatu.travel/en/index.php" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,E1: Income support,0,,"No change or news found" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change or news found" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"no change" Vanuatu,VUT,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"no news found" Vanuatu,VUT,20201019,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No policy in effect. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029120743/https://covid19.gov.vu/index.php/questions-answers" Vanuatu,VUT,20201110,C1: School closing,0,,"On 10th November the first case of Covid-19 was recorded in Vanuatu - a ni-Vanuatu citizen repatriating from the USA on 4th November. The country has moved to Scenario 2A which lists a range of measures for ""border cases"". (For more detail see Situation Report 26 on the Ministry of Health Covid-19 update website) Under Scenario 2A there continue to be no restrictions on ""schools, workplaces, public or private gatherings"" Link: http://archive.today/2020.11.16-110919/https://covid19.gov.vu/index.php" Vanuatu,VUT,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"On 10th November the first case of Covid-19 was recorded in Vanuatu - a ni-Vanuatu citizen repatriating from the USA on 4th November. The country has moved to Scenario 2A which lists a range of measures for ""border cases"". (For more detail see Situation Report 26 on the Ministry of Health Covid-19 update website) Under Scenario 2A there continue to be no restrictions on ""schools, workplaces, public or private gatherings"" Link: http://archive.today/2020.11.16-110919/https://covid19.gov.vu/index.php" Vanuatu,VUT,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On 10th November the first case of Covid-19 was recorded in Vanuatu - a ni-Vanuatu citizen repatriating from the USA on 4th November. The country has moved to Scenario 2A which lists a range of measures for ""border cases"". (For more detail see Situation Report 26 on the Ministry of Health Covid-19 update website) Under Scenario 2A there continue to be no restrictions on ""schools, workplaces, public or private gatherings"" Link: http://archive.today/2020.11.16-110919/https://covid19.gov.vu/index.php" Vanuatu,VUT,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On 10th November the first case of Covid-19 was recorded in Vanuatu - a ni-Vanuatu citizen repatriating from the USA on 4th November. The country has moved to Scenario 2A which lists a range of measures for ""border cases"". (For more detail see Situation Report 26 on the Ministry of Health Covid-19 update website) Under Scenario 2A there continue to be no restrictions on ""schools, workplaces, public or private gatherings"" Link: http://archive.today/2020.11.16-110919/https://covid19.gov.vu/index.php" Vanuatu,VUT,20201111,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"In previous comments, the absence of confirmed cases was noted and the code H3=1 has been unchanged for several months. The first confirmed case on 10th November was followed up by detailed contact tracing as described in Situation Report 27 on the Ministry of Health Covid-19 website. The details provided on contact tracing suggest that it is comprehensive: ""CONTACT TRACING AND QUARANTINE OF CLOSE CONTACTS OF THE CONFIRMED CASE • Contact tracing commenced on 11 November 2020 following confirmation of the first COVID-19 case. • The case was interviewed to identify people with whom they were in close contact*. • Of the 152 other passengers on the same flight, 17 were identified as close contacts as they sat within two rows of the case on the plane; no other close contacts were identified. • All close contacts have been in quarantine since arrival on 4 November 2020 and will remain so under health clearance is provided. All close contacts had received daily health monitoring and had been tested for SARS-CoV-2; all tests were negative. Subsequent tests will be conducted as per established quarantine protocols. "" In addition, workers at the airport: ""AT RISK ASSESSMENT FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE^ • Investigations commenced on 11 November 2020 also targeted workers involved in the repatriation process (including airline, airport, customs, immigration, biosecurity, health, transport and hotel staff) so as to identify those who were at occupation risk. • 19 people have so far been identified and all were interviewed on 11 November 2020. 12 people met the screening criteria for potential exposure; all reported low-risk exposure and proper use of personal protective equipment. • As a precautionary measure, tests were conducted for the 12 at risk people; all results were negative. All are currently in quarantine."" The report is a PDF (Situation Report No.27, dated 12th November) Link: http://archive.today/2020.11.16-171059/https://covid19.gov.vu/index.php/situation-reports " Vanuatu,VUT,20201112,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"Air Vanuatu report the suspension of passenger services in and out of Port Vila. This appears to be required but geographically targeted in response to the first case of Covid-19 on 10th November. Details provided by Air Vanuatu are below indicating that passenger flights may continue in the Northern and Southern provinces. I have been unable to find linked information from the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) website. ""Air Vanuatu wishes to inform its Customers and the general public that in compliance with the directive issued by NDMO/CAAV, Management has taken the necessary steps to temporarily suspend our domestic passenger services in and out of Port Vila. The suspension of passenger services will be in effect while the health risk assessment and contact tracing is carried out. We will continue to monitor the situation and work closely with NDMO/CAAV until such time when we are granted approval to resume passenger services in and out of Port Vila. "" ""Air Vanuatu is working on a revised operating schedule and plans to operate a freighter service to Santo and Tanna which will then be positioned to operate passenger services in the Northern and Southern provinces. Where demand is warranted, Air Vanuatu will also operate dedicated freighter only services between Port Vila to some of our major ports across our domestic network. "" Link: http://archive.today/2020.11.16-180559/https://www.airvanuatu.com/news/suspension-of-passenger-services-in-out-of-port-vila" Vanuatu,VUT,20201116,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The current travel notice from the Department of Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Services, continues to display the advisory notes from August 2020. It states: ""Individual who wish to enter Vanuatu borders must meet the following conditions; Vanuatu Citizens. Permanent Resident ( Physically reside in Vanuatu for the last 3 years ) Foreigners with valid Residency permit issued before April 2020. Business owners with a valid residency visa. Dependents of the valid residency visa holders who are currently in Vanuatu. (Dependents will have to apply for a residency visa before arriving to Vanuatu). Foreigners with a valid Special Category Visa issued before April 2020 will have to lodge an application to Immigration for consideration before approval will be granted to enter. Partners must have a valid residency or Special Category Visa. All interested passengers to Vanuatu borders must meet the above criteria and are subject to the final approval from Director of Immigration."" Link: http://archive.today/2020.11.16-113052/https://immigration.gov.vu/index.php/news-updates/travel-notice" Vanuatu,VUT,20201116,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The Ministry of Health Covid-19 Update website continues to display the following advice regarding the question ""Who will be tested for Covid-19 in Vanuatu?"": ""The testing policy in Vanuatu is that only people with symptoms (such as a fever, shortness of breath, cough and respiratory illness) who have travelled internationally within 14 days, or came in contact with a confirmed case, can be tested. If suspected by a clinician, some additional people can be included for testing. There is a restriction on the number of tests available internationally, therefore not everyone in the community can be tested."" (Not possible to archive this note as the page consists of drop down boxes) https://covid19.gov.vu/index.php/questions-answers " Vanuatu,VUT,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"Vanuatu's Ministry of Health Covid-19 Update website has a Q&A section which discusses the use of masks. (https://covid19.gov.vu/index.php/questions-answers). Note that its reference to there being no cases of Covid-19 in Vanuatu has recently changed (see note in Miscellaneous comments) The current answer to the question ""Who should wear a mask?"" is as follows: ""Healthy people do not need to wear a mask. People who should wear a mask: Health workers and people conducting health screenings Individuals caring for a person with COVID-19 Individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms who can't avoid contact with others Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol- based hand rub or soap and water If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly. There are currently no cases of COVID-19 in Vanuatu. If there are cases, masks will be urgently needed for health care providers caring for patients. Because masks are in short supply, everyone is better off if they are reserved for those who actually require them, such as those who can't avoid exposure to people who are or may be infected.""" Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,C1: School closing,0,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,C8: International travel controls,4,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,E1: Income support,0,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"No change in policy." Vanuatu,VUT,20201205,C1: School closing,0,,"No change in policy. No more new case so far after the first confirmed case (a traveller) in mid-November." Vanuatu,VUT,20201205,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy. No more new case so far after the first confirmed case (a traveller) in mid-November." Yemen,YEM,20200315,C1: School closing,3,1,"""The state-run Saba news agency said all border crossings would be closed except for commercial and humanitarian shipments. The government also suspended classes in all educational institutions including schools, universities and vocational training schools, Saba reported."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604131130/https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/yemen-cancels-flights-and-suspends-classes-over-coronavirus-fears-1.992776 https://web.archive.org/web/20200510134433/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/yemen-suspends-flights-closes-schools-coronavirus-fears-200319105953270.html" Yemen,YEM,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"On Tuesday, Yemen’s minister of sports Nayef Al-Bakri suspended all sports activities to prevent the spread of the virus. The country’s judiciary authority also suspended the work in courts. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510141630/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1642946/middle-east" Yemen,YEM,20200318,C8: International travel controls,4,,"On 14 March, the PM Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed announced the suspension of all flights to and from airports under its control for two weeks, starting on 18 March. http://web.archive.org/web/20200712173614/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-yemen-flights/yemen-suspends-all-flights-for-two-weeks-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN21110A" Yemen,YEM,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All flights coming in and out of Yemen were suspended https://web.archive.org/web/20200510134433/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/yemen-suspends-flights-closes-schools-coronavirus-fears-200319105953270.html" Yemen,YEM,20200321,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"""The Ministry of Public Health and Population announces the state of comprehensive health mobilization for doctors, health personnel, technicians, and preventive quarantine experts, in preparation for facing the Coronavirus."" (Translated from Arabic) http://web.archive.org/web/20200510135933/http://www.moh.gov.ye/news_details.aspx?id=2264" Yemen,YEM,20200408,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Corona And Expatriate Awareness: ""Being quarantined is in your interest and everyone's interest, so be at the level of awareness and a sense of responsibility."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604144155/http://moh.gov.ye/news_details.aspx?id=2267" Yemen,YEM,20200410,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"In Aden: ""Under preventive measures approved by the Yemeni government on April 10, public parks, mosques and markets are supposed to be closed and people were required to adhere wear protective items when they go out."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200520160129/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1667466/middle-east" Yemen,YEM,20200430,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"""Shortly after the announcement of the new cases, local authorities in Aden ordered a 24-hour lockdown, closing down big malls and markets for two weeks."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200520160129/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1667466/middle-east" Yemen,YEM,20200430,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"""Yemen’s port city of Aden, where the country’s latest cluster of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was detected, was put into a 24-hour lockdown for three days as other Yemeni provinces approved fresh measures to curb the spread of the disease."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200520160129/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1667466/middle-east" Yemen,YEM,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Yemen’s port city of Aden, where the country’s latest cluster of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was detected, was put into a 24-hour lockdown for three days as other Yemeni provinces approved fresh measures to curb the spread of the disease."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200520160129/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1667466/middle-east " Yemen,YEM,20200505,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Supreme Committee recommended precautionary measures but did not close mosques or markets https://web.archive.org/web/20200520160129/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1667466/middle-east" Yemen,YEM,20200506,H2: Testing policy,0,,"The WHO, concerned about Yemen's testing capacity, revealed that only 200 tests had been carried out up until May 5. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604142828/https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-yemen-aid/us-announces-225-million-in-emergency-aid-to-yemen-idUSL8N2CO86C" Yemen,YEM,20200511,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"The initial 3 day lockdown of the provisional capital city of Aden is extended as the city is declared ""infested"" with the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604140424/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/yemen-gov-declares-aden-infested-coronavirus-spreads-200511204748770.html" Yemen,YEM,20200528,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""Local authorities in Yemen’s southeastern province of Hadramout have put the city of Tarim under 24-hour lockdown for 14 days to stop the spread of coronavirus [...] “Starting from May 28, the city of Tarim will be put under complete lockdown for 14 days to prevent the spread of coronavirus,” city director Khaled Huwaidi told Arab News by telephone."""" https://web.archive.org/web/20200530025046/https://www.arabnews.com/node/1681826/middle-east" Yemen,YEM,20200529,H2: Testing policy,0,,"""As of early June, Johns Hopkins University had confirmed over 320 cases of COVID-19 infection in the country, and at least 80 deaths. But no one really believes these low figures. ""In Yemen, we have virtually no possibility to carry out testing. We have no idea how high the number of infections really is,"" said Mansoor."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604144618/https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-in-yemen-a-country-on-the-brink/a-53651670" Yemen,YEM,20200619,C1: School closing,3,1,"Yemen ends school year early due to coronavirus outbreak http://archive.fo/RhUdc#selection-433.1-433.57" Yemen,YEM,20200619,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"As of June 18, Yemeni authorities reported 909 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 248 deaths in areas under its control. The de facto administration has reported only a few cases in Sana’a. The UN expressed concerns on large undetected spreading of the disease in Yemen. The ongoing spread of COVID-19 could be devastating for Yemen as the possibility of rapid spread of the virus will be confronted with a poor health system that has already collapsed. After five years of conflict, the country is facing a humanitarian crisis already, with severely damaged health and general infrastructure. UN estimates that only half of the health centers in Yemen are fully functional, and there are limited testing facilities in a collapsed health system. The cease fire initiated by the Saudi-led coalition government since April 9, has ended, with some early signs of conflict escalation. The UN response to the COVID-19 crisis is hampered by the conflict. Mosques have been closed and shops and restaurants in Aden were closed following the news of the first outbreak in Aden, but quickly reopened on fears of food shortages. Reopening of the economy. Yemen started to see the number of COVID-19 cases to increase significantly in the past few weeks with a growing number of governorates reporting new cases. The government efforts and measures are still focus on the containment phase, in the context of the conflict. Key Policy Responses as of June 18, 2020 FISCAL Government created a commission to deal with COVID-19 issues more than a month ago. Ministry of Health has provided medical equipment to quarantine centers in some governorates. The ministry of Health has received some respirators and medical safety tools from the World Bank, through the World Health Organization. The government has allocated some limited budget resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL No measures. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures. The Saudi government has offered to contribute with US$ 500 million to the UN for the humanitarian response, and US$ 25 million to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The United States announced it will provide $225 million in emergency aid through the UN World Food Program. Humanitarian programs are largely underfunded. http://archive.fo/YNXW7" Yemen,YEM,20200619,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As of June 18, Yemeni authorities reported 909 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 248 deaths in areas under its control. The de facto administration has reported only a few cases in Sana’a. The UN expressed concerns on large undetected spreading of the disease in Yemen. The ongoing spread of COVID-19 could be devastating for Yemen as the possibility of rapid spread of the virus will be confronted with a poor health system that has already collapsed. After five years of conflict, the country is facing a humanitarian crisis already, with severely damaged health and general infrastructure. UN estimates that only half of the health centers in Yemen are fully functional, and there are limited testing facilities in a collapsed health system. The cease fire initiated by the Saudi-led coalition government since April 9, has ended, with some early signs of conflict escalation. The UN response to the COVID-19 crisis is hampered by the conflict. Mosques have been closed and shops and restaurants in Aden were closed following the news of the first outbreak in Aden, but quickly reopened on fears of food shortages. Reopening of the economy. Yemen started to see the number of COVID-19 cases to increase significantly in the past few weeks with a growing number of governorates reporting new cases. The government efforts and measures are still focus on the containment phase, in the context of the conflict. Key Policy Responses as of June 18, 2020 FISCAL Government created a commission to deal with COVID-19 issues more than a month ago. Ministry of Health has provided medical equipment to quarantine centers in some governorates. The ministry of Health has received some respirators and medical safety tools from the World Bank, through the World Health Organization. The government has allocated some limited budget resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL No measures. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures. The Saudi government has offered to contribute with US$ 500 million to the UN for the humanitarian response, and US$ 25 million to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The United States announced it will provide $225 million in emergency aid through the UN World Food Program. Humanitarian programs are largely underfunded. http://archive.fo/YNXW7" Yemen,YEM,20200619,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"As of June 18, Yemeni authorities reported 909 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 248 deaths in areas under its control. The de facto administration has reported only a few cases in Sana’a. The UN expressed concerns on large undetected spreading of the disease in Yemen. The ongoing spread of COVID-19 could be devastating for Yemen as the possibility of rapid spread of the virus will be confronted with a poor health system that has already collapsed. After five years of conflict, the country is facing a humanitarian crisis already, with severely damaged health and general infrastructure. UN estimates that only half of the health centers in Yemen are fully functional, and there are limited testing facilities in a collapsed health system. The cease fire initiated by the Saudi-led coalition government since April 9, has ended, with some early signs of conflict escalation. The UN response to the COVID-19 crisis is hampered by the conflict. Mosques have been closed and shops and restaurants in Aden were closed following the news of the first outbreak in Aden, but quickly reopened on fears of food shortages. Reopening of the economy. Yemen started to see the number of COVID-19 cases to increase significantly in the past few weeks with a growing number of governorates reporting new cases. The government efforts and measures are still focus on the containment phase, in the context of the conflict. Key Policy Responses as of June 18, 2020 FISCAL Government created a commission to deal with COVID-19 issues more than a month ago. Ministry of Health has provided medical equipment to quarantine centers in some governorates. The ministry of Health has received some respirators and medical safety tools from the World Bank, through the World Health Organization. The government has allocated some limited budget resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL No measures. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures. The Saudi government has offered to contribute with US$ 500 million to the UN for the humanitarian response, and US$ 25 million to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The United States announced it will provide $225 million in emergency aid through the UN World Food Program. Humanitarian programs are largely underfunded. http://archive.fo/YNXW7" Yemen,YEM,20200619,C5: Close public transport,0,,"As of June 18, Yemeni authorities reported 909 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 248 deaths in areas under its control. The de facto administration has reported only a few cases in Sana’a. The UN expressed concerns on large undetected spreading of the disease in Yemen. The ongoing spread of COVID-19 could be devastating for Yemen as the possibility of rapid spread of the virus will be confronted with a poor health system that has already collapsed. After five years of conflict, the country is facing a humanitarian crisis already, with severely damaged health and general infrastructure. UN estimates that only half of the health centers in Yemen are fully functional, and there are limited testing facilities in a collapsed health system. The cease fire initiated by the Saudi-led coalition government since April 9, has ended, with some early signs of conflict escalation. The UN response to the COVID-19 crisis is hampered by the conflict. Mosques have been closed and shops and restaurants in Aden were closed following the news of the first outbreak in Aden, but quickly reopened on fears of food shortages. Reopening of the economy. Yemen started to see the number of COVID-19 cases to increase significantly in the past few weeks with a growing number of governorates reporting new cases. The government efforts and measures are still focus on the containment phase, in the context of the conflict. Key Policy Responses as of June 18, 2020 FISCAL Government created a commission to deal with COVID-19 issues more than a month ago. Ministry of Health has provided medical equipment to quarantine centers in some governorates. The ministry of Health has received some respirators and medical safety tools from the World Bank, through the World Health Organization. The government has allocated some limited budget resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL No measures. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures. The Saudi government has offered to contribute with US$ 500 million to the UN for the humanitarian response, and US$ 25 million to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The United States announced it will provide $225 million in emergency aid through the UN World Food Program. Humanitarian programs are largely underfunded. http://archive.fo/YNXW7" Yemen,YEM,20200619,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"As of June 18, Yemeni authorities reported 909 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 248 deaths in areas under its control. The de facto administration has reported only a few cases in Sana’a. The UN expressed concerns on large undetected spreading of the disease in Yemen. The ongoing spread of COVID-19 could be devastating for Yemen as the possibility of rapid spread of the virus will be confronted with a poor health system that has already collapsed. After five years of conflict, the country is facing a humanitarian crisis already, with severely damaged health and general infrastructure. UN estimates that only half of the health centers in Yemen are fully functional, and there are limited testing facilities in a collapsed health system. The cease fire initiated by the Saudi-led coalition government since April 9, has ended, with some early signs of conflict escalation. The UN response to the COVID-19 crisis is hampered by the conflict. Mosques have been closed and shops and restaurants in Aden were closed following the news of the first outbreak in Aden, but quickly reopened on fears of food shortages. Reopening of the economy. Yemen started to see the number of COVID-19 cases to increase significantly in the past few weeks with a growing number of governorates reporting new cases. The government efforts and measures are still focus on the containment phase, in the context of the conflict. Key Policy Responses as of June 18, 2020 FISCAL Government created a commission to deal with COVID-19 issues more than a month ago. Ministry of Health has provided medical equipment to quarantine centers in some governorates. The ministry of Health has received some respirators and medical safety tools from the World Bank, through the World Health Organization. The government has allocated some limited budget resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL No measures. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures. The Saudi government has offered to contribute with US$ 500 million to the UN for the humanitarian response, and US$ 25 million to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The United States announced it will provide $225 million in emergency aid through the UN World Food Program. Humanitarian programs are largely underfunded. http://archive.fo/YNXW7" Yemen,YEM,20200619,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"As of June 18, Yemeni authorities reported 909 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 248 deaths in areas under its control. The de facto administration has reported only a few cases in Sana’a. The UN expressed concerns on large undetected spreading of the disease in Yemen. The ongoing spread of COVID-19 could be devastating for Yemen as the possibility of rapid spread of the virus will be confronted with a poor health system that has already collapsed. After five years of conflict, the country is facing a humanitarian crisis already, with severely damaged health and general infrastructure. UN estimates that only half of the health centers in Yemen are fully functional, and there are limited testing facilities in a collapsed health system. The cease fire initiated by the Saudi-led coalition government since April 9, has ended, with some early signs of conflict escalation. The UN response to the COVID-19 crisis is hampered by the conflict. Mosques have been closed and shops and restaurants in Aden were closed following the news of the first outbreak in Aden, but quickly reopened on fears of food shortages. Reopening of the economy. Yemen started to see the number of COVID-19 cases to increase significantly in the past few weeks with a growing number of governorates reporting new cases. The government efforts and measures are still focus on the containment phase, in the context of the conflict. Key Policy Responses as of June 18, 2020 FISCAL Government created a commission to deal with COVID-19 issues more than a month ago. Ministry of Health has provided medical equipment to quarantine centers in some governorates. The ministry of Health has received some respirators and medical safety tools from the World Bank, through the World Health Organization. The government has allocated some limited budget resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL No measures. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures. The Saudi government has offered to contribute with US$ 500 million to the UN for the humanitarian response, and US$ 25 million to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The United States announced it will provide $225 million in emergency aid through the UN World Food Program. Humanitarian programs are largely underfunded. http://archive.fo/YNXW7" Yemen,YEM,20200619,C8: International travel controls,4,,"As of June 18, Yemeni authorities reported 909 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 248 deaths in areas under its control. The de facto administration has reported only a few cases in Sana’a. The UN expressed concerns on large undetected spreading of the disease in Yemen. The ongoing spread of COVID-19 could be devastating for Yemen as the possibility of rapid spread of the virus will be confronted with a poor health system that has already collapsed. After five years of conflict, the country is facing a humanitarian crisis already, with severely damaged health and general infrastructure. UN estimates that only half of the health centers in Yemen are fully functional, and there are limited testing facilities in a collapsed health system. The cease fire initiated by the Saudi-led coalition government since April 9, has ended, with some early signs of conflict escalation. The UN response to the COVID-19 crisis is hampered by the conflict. Mosques have been closed and shops and restaurants in Aden were closed following the news of the first outbreak in Aden, but quickly reopened on fears of food shortages. Reopening of the economy. Yemen started to see the number of COVID-19 cases to increase significantly in the past few weeks with a growing number of governorates reporting new cases. The government efforts and measures are still focus on the containment phase, in the context of the conflict. Key Policy Responses as of June 18, 2020 FISCAL Government created a commission to deal with COVID-19 issues more than a month ago. Ministry of Health has provided medical equipment to quarantine centers in some governorates. The ministry of Health has received some respirators and medical safety tools from the World Bank, through the World Health Organization. The government has allocated some limited budget resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL No measures. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures. The Saudi government has offered to contribute with US$ 500 million to the UN for the humanitarian response, and US$ 25 million to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The United States announced it will provide $225 million in emergency aid through the UN World Food Program. Humanitarian programs are largely underfunded. http://archive.fo/YNXW7" Yemen,YEM,20200619,E1: Income support,0,,"As of June 18, Yemeni authorities reported 909 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 248 deaths in areas under its control. The de facto administration has reported only a few cases in Sana’a. The UN expressed concerns on large undetected spreading of the disease in Yemen. The ongoing spread of COVID-19 could be devastating for Yemen as the possibility of rapid spread of the virus will be confronted with a poor health system that has already collapsed. After five years of conflict, the country is facing a humanitarian crisis already, with severely damaged health and general infrastructure. UN estimates that only half of the health centers in Yemen are fully functional, and there are limited testing facilities in a collapsed health system. The cease fire initiated by the Saudi-led coalition government since April 9, has ended, with some early signs of conflict escalation. The UN response to the COVID-19 crisis is hampered by the conflict. Mosques have been closed and shops and restaurants in Aden were closed following the news of the first outbreak in Aden, but quickly reopened on fears of food shortages. Reopening of the economy. Yemen started to see the number of COVID-19 cases to increase significantly in the past few weeks with a growing number of governorates reporting new cases. The government efforts and measures are still focus on the containment phase, in the context of the conflict. Key Policy Responses as of June 18, 2020 FISCAL Government created a commission to deal with COVID-19 issues more than a month ago. Ministry of Health has provided medical equipment to quarantine centers in some governorates. The ministry of Health has received some respirators and medical safety tools from the World Bank, through the World Health Organization. The government has allocated some limited budget resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL No measures. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures. The Saudi government has offered to contribute with US$ 500 million to the UN for the humanitarian response, and US$ 25 million to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The United States announced it will provide $225 million in emergency aid through the UN World Food Program. Humanitarian programs are largely underfunded. http://archive.fo/YNXW7" Yemen,YEM,20200619,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"As of June 18, Yemeni authorities reported 909 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 248 deaths in areas under its control. The de facto administration has reported only a few cases in Sana’a. The UN expressed concerns on large undetected spreading of the disease in Yemen. The ongoing spread of COVID-19 could be devastating for Yemen as the possibility of rapid spread of the virus will be confronted with a poor health system that has already collapsed. After five years of conflict, the country is facing a humanitarian crisis already, with severely damaged health and general infrastructure. UN estimates that only half of the health centers in Yemen are fully functional, and there are limited testing facilities in a collapsed health system. The cease fire initiated by the Saudi-led coalition government since April 9, has ended, with some early signs of conflict escalation. The UN response to the COVID-19 crisis is hampered by the conflict. Mosques have been closed and shops and restaurants in Aden were closed following the news of the first outbreak in Aden, but quickly reopened on fears of food shortages. Reopening of the economy. Yemen started to see the number of COVID-19 cases to increase significantly in the past few weeks with a growing number of governorates reporting new cases. The government efforts and measures are still focus on the containment phase, in the context of the conflict. Key Policy Responses as of June 18, 2020 FISCAL Government created a commission to deal with COVID-19 issues more than a month ago. Ministry of Health has provided medical equipment to quarantine centers in some governorates. The ministry of Health has received some respirators and medical safety tools from the World Bank, through the World Health Organization. The government has allocated some limited budget resources to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL No measures. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS No measures. The Saudi government has offered to contribute with US$ 500 million to the UN for the humanitarian response, and US$ 25 million to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The United States announced it will provide $225 million in emergency aid through the UN World Food Program. Humanitarian programs are largely underfunded. http://archive.fo/YNXW7" Yemen,YEM,20200619,H2: Testing policy,0,,"""As of early June, Johns Hopkins University had confirmed over 320 cases of COVID-19 infection in the country, and at least 80 deaths. But no one really believes these low figures. ""In Yemen, we have virtually no possibility to carry out testing. We have no idea how high the number of infections really is,"" said Mansoor."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200604144618/https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-in-yemen-a-country-on-the-brink/a-53651670" Yemen,YEM,20200711,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""The Yemeni authorities have announced entry restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19. The majority of land, sea and air ports are closed until further notice, with only very limited international flights taking place. Exemptions are in place for humanitarian relief and essential goods."" http://archive.fo/wip/Up7OT" Yemen,YEM,20200713,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"On 13 July, businesses in Houthi-controlled areas of the country were ordered to open, including ""restaurants, wedding halls, public baths, parks and playgrounds"", while maintaining social distancing, according to the Associated Press. Reported by Xinhua: ""The decision came after the imposed measures have resulted ""positive impact"" related to control the spread of the coronavirus, said the television, citing a statement by the local health authorities."" Additionally, a 13 July report from an IRC representative in Yemen indicates workplace closures are no longer in effect in government-controlled regions despite official recommendations to practice social distancing. Reported in the Telegraph: ""Few precautions have been enacted to stop the spread, said Tamuna Sabadze, head of the International Rescue Committee aid agency in Yemen. “There are no restrictions on movement, the shops, malls, markets, everything is open. There is no social distancing, public transport is moving freely. There are no prevention measures in place that can actually prevent the spread of the virus and it doesn't just disappear on its own.”"" With this announcement, it is likely that workplace closures are effectively no longer in place in both government and Houthi controlled regions of Yemen, hence a coding of 1G. http://archive.fo/ICkpZ http://archive.fo/qhC5u http://archive.fo/KtSes" Yemen,YEM,20200713,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"On 13 July, businesses in Houthi-controlled areas of the country were ordered to open, including ""restaurants, wedding halls, public baths, parks and playgrounds"", while maintaining social distancing, according to the Associated Press. Reported by Xinhua: ""The decision came after the imposed measures have resulted ""positive impact"" related to control the spread of the coronavirus, said the television, citing a statement by the local health authorities."" Additionally, a 13 July report from an IRC representative in Yemen indicates cancellations of public events are no longer in effect in government-controlled regions despite official recommendations to practice social distancing. Reported in the Telegraph: ""Few precautions have been enacted to stop the spread, said Tamuna Sabadze, head of the International Rescue Committee aid agency in Yemen. “There are no restrictions on movement, the shops, malls, markets, everything is open. There is no social distancing, public transport is moving freely. There are no prevention measures in place that can actually prevent the spread of the virus and it doesn't just disappear on its own.”"" With this announcement, it is likely that public event cancellations are effectively no longer in place in both government and Houthi controlled regions of Yemen, hence a coding of 0. http://archive.fo/ICkpZ http://archive.fo/qhC5u http://archive.fo/KtSes" Yemen,YEM,20200713,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"On 13 July, businesses in Houthi-controlled areas of the country were ordered to open, including ""restaurants, wedding halls, public baths, parks and playgrounds"", while maintaining social distancing, according to the Associated Press. Reported by Xinhua: ""The decision came after the imposed measures have resulted ""positive impact"" related to control the spread of the coronavirus, said the television, citing a statement by the local health authorities."" Additionally, a 13 July report from an IRC representative in Yemen indicates restrictions on gatherings are no longer in effect in government-controlled regions despite official recommendations to practice social distancing. Reported in the Telegraph: ""Few precautions have been enacted to stop the spread, said Tamuna Sabadze, head of the International Rescue Committee aid agency in Yemen. “There are no restrictions on movement, the shops, malls, markets, everything is open. There is no social distancing, public transport is moving freely. There are no prevention measures in place that can actually prevent the spread of the virus and it doesn't just disappear on its own.”"" With this announcement, it is likely that public event cancellations are effectively no longer in place in both government and Houthi controlled regions of Yemen, hence a coding of 0. http://archive.fo/ICkpZ http://archive.fo/qhC5u http://archive.fo/KtSes" Yemen,YEM,20200713,C5: Close public transport,0,,"A 13 July report from an IRC representative in Yemen indicates no public transit closures are in effect in government-controlled regions despite official recommendations to practice social distancing. Reported in the Telegraph: ""Few precautions have been enacted to stop the spread, said Tamuna Sabadze, head of the International Rescue Committee aid agency in Yemen. “There are no restrictions on movement, the shops, malls, markets, everything is open. There is no social distancing, public transport is moving freely. There are no prevention measures in place that can actually prevent the spread of the virus and it doesn't just disappear on its own.”"" http://archive.fo/KtSes" Yemen,YEM,20200713,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"On 13 July, businesses in Houthi-controlled areas of the country were ordered to open, including ""restaurants, wedding halls, public baths, parks and playgrounds"", while maintaining social distancing, according to the Associated Press. Reported by Xinhua: ""The decision came after the imposed measures have resulted ""positive impact"" related to control the spread of the coronavirus, said the television, citing a statement by the local health authorities."" Additionally, a 13 July report from an IRC representative in Yemen indicates no COVID-19 related stay-at-home orders are in effect in government-controlled regions despite official recommendations to practice social distancing. Reported in the Telegraph: ""Few precautions have been enacted to stop the spread, said Tamuna Sabadze, head of the International Rescue Committee aid agency in Yemen. “There are no restrictions on movement, the shops, malls, markets, everything is open. There is no social distancing, public transport is moving freely. There are no prevention measures in place that can actually prevent the spread of the virus and it doesn't just disappear on its own.”"" With this announcement, it is likely that requirements to stay at home related to the COVID-19 outbreak are not in place in both government and Houthi controlled regions of Yemen, hence a coding of 0. http://archive.fo/ICkpZ http://archive.fo/qhC5u http://archive.fo/KtSes" Yemen,YEM,20200713,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"On 13 July, businesses in Houthi-controlled areas of the country were ordered to open, including ""restaurants, wedding halls, public baths, parks and playgrounds"", while maintaining social distancing, according to the Associated Press. Reported by Xinhua: ""The decision came after the imposed measures have resulted ""positive impact"" related to control the spread of the coronavirus, said the television, citing a statement by the local health authorities."" Additionally, a 13 July report from an IRC representative in Yemen indicates no COVID-19 related no restrictions on movement are in effect in government-controlled regions despite official recommendations to practice social distancing. Reported in the Telegraph: ""Few precautions have been enacted to stop the spread, said Tamuna Sabadze, head of the International Rescue Committee aid agency in Yemen. “There are no restrictions on movement, the shops, malls, markets, everything is open. There is no social distancing, public transport is moving freely. There are no prevention measures in place that can actually prevent the spread of the virus and it doesn't just disappear on its own.”"" With this announcement, it is likely that restrictions on internal movement related to the COVID-19 outbreak are not in place in both government and Houthi controlled regions of Yemen, hence a coding of 0. http://archive.fo/ICkpZ http://archive.fo/qhC5u http://archive.fo/KtSes" Yemen,YEM,20200715,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The government has announced a proposal to resume international flights, but no indication has followed regarding permitted nationals/changes in border controls. It is thus assumed that the ban on entry continues as commercial flight operations attempt to resume: ""Yemeni Supreme National Emergency Committee said in a statement that ""the Yemeni government approved a proposal for resuming commercial flights to the country starting Wednesday, July 15."" The decision was made at a government meeting chaired by Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik. It placed some conditions that request adherence to the preventive and precautionary measures declared previously."" http://archive.fo/aDrGq" Yemen,YEM,20200811,C1: School closing,3,1,"no change. https://web.archive.org/web/20200819030653/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Yemen,YEM,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Couldn’t find explicit mention on this but likely to be as per Rushay’s coding based on the description here: https://web.archive.org/web/20200819030751/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Yemen,YEM,20200811,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The majority of land, sea and air ports in Yemen are still closed until further notice https://web.archive.org/web/20200819030826/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen " Yemen,YEM,20200820,C1: School closing,3,1,"No additional information found." Yemen,YEM,20200820,C8: International travel controls,4,,"According to the UK embassy, the majority of land, sea and air ports in Yemen are closed until further notice, with only very limited international flights taking place. Exemptions are in place for humanitarian relief and essential goods. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829215518/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen " Yemen,YEM,20200820,H6: Facial Coverings,0,,"According to the Mask4all dataset, the Yemen government does not require or recommend public mask usage. http://web.archive.org/web/20200829182843/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/ " Yemen,YEM,20200830,C1: School closing,3,1,"No further policy updates found across all entries. " Yemen,YEM,20200906,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools reported as partially open on UNESCO tracker as of September 6; confirmed by independent news that some schools have reopened as of the first week of September https://web.archive.org/web/20201215001626/https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/09/yemen-houthi-civil-war-cholera-salaries-school-education.html http://web.archive.org/web/20201215001741/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Yemen,YEM,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"It seems like there are measures in place: authorities across Yemen have introduced a range of measures. These include curfews, movement restrictions. However, some governorates started lifting the curfew but precautionary measures remain in place. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19; also, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen/coronavirus [accessed 12 October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Yemen,YEM,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"It seems like there are also measures in place with this indicator: authorities across Yemen have introduced a range of measures. These include curfews, movement restrictions. However, some governorates started lifting the curfew but precautionary measures remain in place. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19; also, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen/coronavirus [accessed 12 October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Yemen,YEM,20200929,C8: International travel controls,4,,"There are limited commercial flights entering or leaving Yemen. The majority of land sea and air ports are closed until further notice. See https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen/coronavirus [accessed 12 October 2020, web archive unavailable]" Yemen,YEM,20200929,E1: Income support,0,,"No measures in place" Yemen,YEM,20200929,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No measures in place" Yemen,YEM,20201004,C1: School closing,0,,"Schools are reported as fully open (in policy) on UNESCO tracker; confirmed in independent media reports. Public health prevention measures in place (e.g. hand washing). However, in practice armed conflict has also forced some school closures as reported in media, regardless of stated COVID-19 school closure policy. http://web.archive.org/web/20201215001741/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse http://web.archive.org/web/20201215001546/https://www.unicef.org/yemen/stories/schools-reopen-yemen-after-months-closure-due-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201026164301/https://www.middleeasteye.net/fr/news/classrooms-rebel-held-yemen-shuttered-first-day-school-799916572" Yemen,YEM,20201013,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Due to the civil war yemen is split in two with Saudi-backed government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Travel between area controlled by the different groups is restricted and controlled. but there is no No curfew is in effect anywhere in Yemen. In the southern governorates, all markets are open. Authorities in Aden setup a new specialized field hospital in Al Mualla district for patients with fever. On 04 October 2020, a COVID-19 examination unit opened at the isolation center in Ataq, Shabwah Governorate. On 13 July 2020, in the northern governorates, local authorities reopened public places, such as wedding halls, restaurants, cafeterias, steam and traditional baths, public parks and sports fields, with the condition of following COVID-19 preventive measures like st sterilization and social distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155916/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020" Yemen,YEM,20201013,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the local authorities of Yemen declared a nationwide health emergency and introduced many preventative measures similar to those adopted by rest of the world starting in March 2020 in order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. These measures include the adoption of restrictions on movement countrywide. But there is no specific restriction on public gathering but this maybe not be required as the on going civil war make gathering risky. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155916/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020" Yemen,YEM,20201013,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Due to the current internal conflict, increased restrictions and health screenings have been observed at certain transit points. Transit points along land borders are partially open for the entry and exit of passengers. Authorities at Al’Wadeeah land border allow stranded Yemenis to enter Yemen after a temperature check. Sana’a International Airport has reopened for humanitarian flights. no clear policy but any travel is restricted due to the civil war https://displacement.iom.int/system/tdf/reports/20201021_COVID19_DTM%20Yemen%20Mobility%20Restrictions%20Dashboard%20DRAFT_%2314.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=9977 " Yemen,YEM,20201013,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020 Yemen has adopted restrictions on movement countrywide to cope with covid 19. On 28 September 2020, Sana’a International Airport reopened for humanitarian flights. Fifteen sea border points and three land border points are partially open for movements. There have been ten transit points for public movement between southern and northern governorates. Since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the Yemeni authorities have put additional preventive measures and health screenings for people passing through these transit points, specifically at points located in Taizz and Al-Bayda." Yemen,YEM,20201013,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border are closed due to the security situation, no official covid related government policy on the border the effect is full border closure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029134215/https://borderdata.io/yemen " Yemen,YEM,20201013,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Civil war has limited public information campaigns lead by government. Public health campaigns are be driven by aid agancies like the UN Development Programme https://web.archive.org/web/20201029153737/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/yemeni-women-take-lead-fight-against-covid-19" Yemen,YEM,20201013,H2: Testing policy,1,," Authorities in Aden setup a new specialized field hospital in Al Mualla district for patients with fever. On 04 October 2020, a COVID-19 examination unit opened at the isolation center in Ataq, Shabwah Governorate. Fifteen sea border points and three land border points are partially open for movements. There have been ten transit points for public movement between southern and northern governorates. Since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the Yemeni authorities have put additional preventive measures and health screenings for people passing through these transit points, specifically at points located in Taizz and Al-Bayda. For Yemeni returnees from KSA through the Al’Wadeeah border entry point, carrying a COVID PCR test report is mandatory by the Yemeni authorities. Authorities at Al’Wadeeah entry point have established and installed a PCR testing facility at the entry point for travelers who arrive without a PCR test report. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155117/https://displacement.iom.int/yemen" Yemen,YEM,20201013,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"The civil war have made contact tracing difficult but with the restriction of movement as and the testing at transit points there is some track and trace in place The Yemeni authorities have put additional preventive measures and health screenings for people passing through these transit points, specifically at points located in Taizz and Al-Bayda. For Yemeni returnees from KSA through the Al’Wadeeah border entry point, carrying a COVID PCR test report is mandatory by the Yemeni authorities. Authorities at Al’Wadeeah entry point have established and installed a PCR testing facility at the entry point for travelers who arrive without a PCR test report. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155916/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020" Yemen,YEM,20201013,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the local authorities of Yemen declared a nationwide health emergency and introduced many preventative measures similar to those adopted by rest of the world starting in March 2020 in order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. But there is a lack of PPE means it not generally followed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029163154/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/yemeni-women-take-lead-fight-against-covid-19" Yemen,YEM,20201026,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the local authorities of Yemen declared a nationwide health emergency and introduced many preventative measures similar to those adopted by rest of the world starting in March 2020 in order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. These measures include the adoption of restrictions on movement countrywide. On 28 September 2020, Sana’a International Airport reopened for humanitarian flights. Fifteen sea border points and three land border points are partially open for movements. There have been ten transit points for public movement between southern and northern governorates. Since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the Yemeni authorities have put additional preventive measures and health screenings for people passing through these transit points, specifically at points located in Taizz and Al-Bayda. https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020" Yemen,YEM,20201027,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"Due to the civil war yemen is split in two with Saudi-backed government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Travel between area controlled by the different groups is restricted and controlled. but there is no No curfew is in effect anywhere in Yemen. In the southern governorates, all markets are open. Authorities in Aden setup a new specialized field hospital in Al Mualla district for patients with fever. On 04 October 2020, a COVID-19 examination unit opened at the isolation center in Ataq, Shabwah Governorate. On 13 July 2020, in the northern governorates, local authorities reopened public places, such as wedding halls, restaurants, cafeterias, steam and traditional baths, public parks and sports fields, with the condition of following COVID-19 preventive measures like st sterilization and social distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155916/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020" Yemen,YEM,20201027,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Due to the civil war yemen is split in two with Saudi-backed government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Travel between area controlled by the different groups is restricted and controlled. but there is no No curfew is in effect anywhere in Yemen. In the southern governorates, all markets are open. On 13 July 2020, in the northern governorates, local authorities reopened public places, such as wedding halls, restaurants, cafeterias, steam and traditional baths, public parks and sports fields, with the condition of following COVID-19 preventive measures like st sterilization and social distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155916/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020" Yemen,YEM,20201027,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the local authorities of Yemen declared a nationwide health emergency and introduced many preventative measures similar to those adopted by rest of the world starting in March 2020 in order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. These measures include the adoption of restrictions on movement countrywide. But there is no specific restriction on public gathering but this maybe not be required as the on going civil war make gathering risky. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155916/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020" Yemen,YEM,20201027,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Due to the current internal conflict, increased restrictions and health screenings have been observed at certain transit points. Transit points along land borders are partially open for the entry and exit of passengers. Authorities at Al’Wadeeah land border allow stranded Yemenis to enter Yemen after a temperature check. Sana’a International Airport has reopened for humanitarian flights. no clear policy but any travel is restricted due to the civil war https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155117/https://displacement.iom.int/yemen https://displacement.iom.int/system/tdf/reports/20201021_COVID19_DTM%20Yemen%20Mobility%20Restrictions%20Dashboard%20DRAFT_%2314.pdf?file=1&type=node&id=9977 " Yemen,YEM,20201027,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the local authorities of Yemen declared a nationwide health emergency and introduced many preventative measures similar to those adopted by rest of the world starting in March 2020 in order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. These measures include the adoption of restrictions on movement countrywide. But there is no specific restriction on staying at home but this maybe not be required as the on going civil war make gathering risky. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155916/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020" Yemen,YEM,20201027,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the local authorities of Yemen declared a nationwide health emergency and introduced many preventative measures similar to those adopted by rest of the world starting in March 2020 in order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. These measures include the adoption of restrictions on movement countrywide. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155916/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020" Yemen,YEM,20201027,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border are closed due to the security situation, no official covid related government policy on the border the effect is full border closure. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029134215/https://borderdata.io/yemen " Yemen,YEM,20201027,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Civil war has limited public information campaigns lead by government. Public health campaigns are be driven by aid agencies like the UN Development Programme https://web.archive.org/web/20201029153737/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/yemeni-women-take-lead-fight-against-covid-19 " Yemen,YEM,20201027,H2: Testing policy,1,," Authorities in Aden setup a new specialized field hospital in Al Mualla district for patients with fever. On 04 October 2020, a COVID-19 examination unit opened at the isolation center in Ataq, Shabwah Governorate. Fifteen sea border points and three land border points are partially open for movements. There have been ten transit points for public movement between southern and northern governorates. Since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the Yemeni authorities have put additional preventive measures and health screenings for people passing through these transit points, specifically at points located in Taizz and Al-Bayda. For Yemeni returnees from KSA through the Al’Wadeeah border entry point, carrying a COVID PCR test report is mandatory by the Yemeni authorities. Authorities at Al’Wadeeah entry point have established and installed a PCR testing facility at the entry point for travelers who arrive without a PCR test report. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155117/https://displacement.iom.int/yemen" Yemen,YEM,20201027,H3: Contact tracing,0,,"The civil war have made contact tracing difficult but with the restriction of movement as and the testing at transit points there is some track and trace in place The Yemeni authorities have put additional preventive measures and health screenings for people passing through these transit points, specifically at points located in Taizz and Al-Bayda. For Yemeni returnees from KSA through the Al’Wadeeah border entry point, carrying a COVID PCR test report is mandatory by the Yemeni authorities. Authorities at Al’Wadeeah entry point have established and installed a PCR testing facility at the entry point for travelers who arrive without a PCR test report. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029155916/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/covid-19-movement-restrictions-yemen-mobility-restriction-dashboard-14-21-october-2020" Yemen,YEM,20201027,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the local authorities of Yemen declared a nationwide health emergency and introduced many preventative measures similar to those adopted by rest of the world starting in March 2020 in order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. But there is a lack of PPE means it not generally followed. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029163154/https://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/yemeni-women-take-lead-fight-against-covid-19" Yemen,YEM,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"'The Yemeni authorities have announced entry restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19. The majority of land, sea and air ports are closed until further notice, with only very limited international flights taking place. Exemptions are in place for humanitarian relief and essential goods. All travellers arriving into Yemen are required to enter quarantine facilities for 14 days.' https://web.archive.org/web/20201109195530/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen/entry-requirements" Yemen,YEM,20201110,H3: Contact tracing,1,, Yemen,YEM,20201130,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Sana’a International Airport has reopened for humanitarian flights on 28 September. A total of 15 sea border points and three land border points have remained partially open for movements throughout October; transit points along land borders were partially open to facilitate the return of stranded Yemenis. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130192636/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/IOM_Eastern%20Corridor%20Migrant%20Situation_18112020.pdf" Yemen,YEM,20201130,C8: International travel controls,2,," • Due to the complex conflict dynamics and migrant protection concerns across the country, IOM and partners continue to advocate against discriminatory policies and human rights abuses against migrants. This includes detention and forced transfers, the establishment of quarantine centres to hold migrants (de facto detention centres that do not follow COVID-19 standard protocols), and the lack of inclusive solutions in the management of the COVID-19 crisis throughout the country. IOM also keeps advocating against quarantine centres for migrants and refugees only, as a measure to avail discriminatory policies of arrest, encampment, or detention. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130192636/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/IOM_Eastern%20Corridor%20Migrant%20Situation_18112020.pdf " Yemen,YEM,20201130,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"In addition, inter-governorate public movement tracking continued at 10 internal transit points, especially in Taizz and Al-Bayda. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130192636/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/IOM_Eastern%20Corridor%20Migrant%20Situation_18112020.pdf" South Africa,ZAF,20200123,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Travellers screened at major airports, especially those travelling from destinations in Asia. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406133352/https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-01-28-coronavirus-travellers-screened-at-sa-airports/" South Africa,ZAF,20200305,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"5 March 2020 - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the coronavirus will turn into a ""national crisis"" and its impact will be ""huge"". His warning came after the first case of the coronavirus was detected in South Africa. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-51752974 https://www.gov.za/Coronavirus" South Africa,ZAF,20200307,H2: Testing policy,1,,"7th March- testing for first confirmed cases, and all those who returned to SA from Italy tested https://web.archive.org/web/20200406162441/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/07/confirmation-of-second-case-of-covid-19-in-south-africa/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200307,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"7th March- tracing of all members of a group of 10 from Italy from which one tested positive. The public must be notified that we have information and know the whereabouts of all the other 10 people who were part of the group that had travelled to Italy. All those who came back to South Africa, are currently being tested. We are now awaiting their test results to come out. Since being traced, they have remained in isolation to avoid any further contact with third parties. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406162441/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/07/confirmation-of-second-case-of-covid-19-in-south-africa/" South Africa,ZAF,20200310,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"10th March- All contacts of cases have been traced and are being tested. All contacts are currently under home based quarantine. These quarantine procedures are benchmarked against world standards for home based quarantine and are being strictly monitored by the contact tracing team. Going forward government led contact tracing aims to be comprehensive (Unsure whether this is successful in reality) https://web.archive.org/web/20200406164558/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/10/media-statement-10th-march-2020/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200311,H2: Testing policy,1,,"South African citizens returning from high-risk countries will be subjected to testing https://web.archive.org/web/20200406162534/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/17/travel-advisory-in-response-to-the-covid-19-pandemic/ https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/11/latest-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-in-south-africa-11th-march/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200315,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"President Cyril Ramaphosa in address to nation on March 15th: ""We further discourage all non-essential domestic travel, particularly by air, rail, taxis and bus.""; https://web.archive.org/web/20200404222323/http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/press-statements/statement-president-cyril-ramaphosa-measures-combat-covid-19-epidemic. (Link not archivable); https://web.archive.org/web/20200404222340/https://mg.co.za/article/2020-03-15-read-in-full-ramaphosas-statement-on-combating-covid-19/ /web/20200430103419/https://www.gov.za/speeches/statement-president-cyril-ramaphosa-measures-combat-covid-19-epidemic-15-mar-2020-0000 " South Africa,ZAF,20200316,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Gatherings of more than 100 people will be prohibited. Mass celebrations of upcoming national days such as Human Rights Day and other large government events will be cancelled,"" Ramaphosa said in a statement. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427205023/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/15/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-measures-to-combat-covid-19-epidemic/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200430105718/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/south-africa-orders-schools-closed-as-covid-19-spreads/1767271 " South Africa,ZAF,20200316,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Gatherings of more than 100 people will be prohibited. Mass celebrations of upcoming national days such as Human Rights Day and other large government events will be cancelled,"" Ramaphosa said in a statement. Guidelines prohibiting public gatherings of more than 100 people were put into place in response to the rapidly spreading coronavirus COVID-19. Gauteng Premier David Makhura has declared that residents of the province are required to inform their local police station before holding any gatherings, including funerals and weddings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427205023/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/15/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-measures-to-combat-covid-19-epidemic/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200430105718/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/south-africa-orders-schools-closed-as-covid-19-spreads/1767271 https://web.archive.org/web/20200430110301/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/weekend-funerals-weddings-test-mass-gathering-ban/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200318,C1: School closing,3,1,"15 March 2020 - President Cyril Ramaphosa announced schools will be closed from Wednesday, 18 March. /web/20200430103419/https://www.gov.za/speeches/statement-president-cyril-ramaphosa-measures-combat-covid-19-epidemic-15-mar-2020-0000 " South Africa,ZAF,20200318,C8: International travel controls,3,,"We are imposing a travel ban on foreign nationals from high-risk countries such as Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom and China as from 18 March 2020. /web/20200430103419/https://www.gov.za/speeches/statement-president-cyril-ramaphosa-measures-combat-covid-19-epidemic-15-mar-2020-0000 " South Africa,ZAF,20200318,H2: Testing policy,1,,"At this stage testing is only available to patients who have been assessed by their doctor or healthcare provider and determined to require a COVID-19 test. These patients must meet specific COVID-19 case criteria AND have been abroad OR been in contact with someone with COVID or respiratory illness symptoms https://web.archive.org/web/20200406163524/https://www.discovery.co.za/corporate/covid19-testing-for-covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200406162757/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/19/lockdown-faqs-and-covid-19-information/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200326,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"South Africa's lockdown to prevent the spread of Coronavirus became effective from 26 March 2020 and was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in an address to the nation on 30 March 2020. All shops and businesses are to close, with the exemption of pharmacies, laboratories, banks, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, supermarkets, petrol stations and healthcare providers. Until 1st May when national coronavirus alert level will be lowered from level 5 to level 4 with effect from Friday the 1st of May. /web/20200430104131/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/south-africans-brace-21-day-lockdown-virus-cases-rise-200324073801136.html /web/20200430104023/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpmWE1hQ7jE /web/20200430104803/https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-south-africas-response-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-23-apr-2020 " South Africa,ZAF,20200326,C3: Cancel public events,2,1," Lockdown announced. ""From midnight on Thursday, March 26 until midnight on Thursday, April 16, all South Africans will have to stay at home"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427205507/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/south-africans-brace-21-day-lockdown-virus-cases-rise-200324073801136.html " South Africa,ZAF,20200326,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Lockdown announced. ""From midnight on Thursday, March 26 until midnight on Thursday, April 16, all South Africans will have to stay at home"". A wedding of 50 guests was stopped by police due to violating lockdown rules. Yes, funerals will be allowed to take place with the number of mourners restricted to 50. However, night vigils will be prohibited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200430110613/https://www.newsweek.com/bride-groom-pastor-all-50-wedding-guests-arrested-violating-coronavirus-lockdown-1496399 https://web.archive.org/web/20200427205507/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/south-africans-brace-21-day-lockdown-virus-cases-rise-200324073801136.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200430112246/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq " South Africa,ZAF,20200326,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Significantly reduced. (2) Transportation of passengers by buses is prohibited except when the bus is used for purposes of fearing passengers rendering essential services. (1) All long- distance rail services, both public and private, must stop operations for the duration of the lockdown. (1) All long distance and inter-provincial services are prohibited for the duration of the lockdown. (1) A public transport sedan is limited to carrying not more than 50% of its permissible passenger carrying capacity. Effective from 30 March 2020 until Friday, 3 April 2020, buses and taxis will be permitted to operate from 05:00 until 20:00 in order to cater to the transportation needs of society’s most vulnerable https://web.archive.org/web/20200430111457/https://www.gov.za/Coronavirus/travel " South Africa,ZAF,20200326,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""From midnight on Thursday, March 26 until midnight on Thursday, April 16, all South Africans will have to stay at home"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200427205507/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/south-africans-brace-21-day-lockdown-virus-cases-rise-200324073801136.html " South Africa,ZAF,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"From midnight on Thursday, March 26 until midnight on Thursday, April 16, all South Africans will have to stay at home. Individuals will not be allowed to leave their homes except under strictly controlled circumstances, such as to seek medical care, buy food, medicine and other supplies or collect a social grant. Can I travel to another province or district? No, movement between provinces is prohibited; and movement between the metropolitan and district areas, is prohibited. Are family members allowed to travel to other provinces to attend a funeral of a close family member? Certain individuals can move between provinces and, metropolitan and district areas for purposes of transporting a body for burial purposes if they obtain a permit. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427205507/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/south-africans-brace-21-day-lockdown-virus-cases-rise-200324073801136.html https://web.archive.org/web/20200430111457/https://www.gov.za/Coronavirus/travel https://web.archive.org/web/20200430112246/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq " South Africa,ZAF,20200326,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Full lockdown All international and domestic flights are prohibited during the lockdown period https://web.archive.org/web/20200414130108/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/03/18/south-african-tourism-lockdown-faqs/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200430113310/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/travel/what-flights-still-in-south-africa-lockdown-flight-map/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200327,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The interviewee in the first article listed below has stated that the process of tracing has been difficult, but communities throughout South Africa have been responding very well. At airports officials continue to use thermal screening on all passengers entering South Africa, with those passengers identified as potentially infected at the airport then channelled to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases for further testing, the company said. All passengers are also asked to complete a questionnaire before landing to assist with detection and tracing of potential infections from high-risk areas. https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/explainer-what-is-covid-19-contact-tracing-and-how-does-it-work-we-ask-an-expert-20200403 https://www.fin24.com/Companies/TravelAndLeisure/sa-airports-hospitality-industry-step-up-coronavirus-response-20200317" South Africa,ZAF,20200328,H2: Testing policy,2,,"South Africa is in the throes of a mass testing campaign, with plans to increase its surveillance. Its large health research and disease-tracing machinery, honed by years of coping with its HIV epidemic, has swung into action, driving testing and surveillance. In the face of increasing local transmission—and the threat of Covid-19 spreading to the majority of the country, who are not able to afford private healthcare or testing—the National Health Laboratory Service has said that by the end of April, it will be able to process approximately 36,000 tests in 24 hours. https://qz.com/africa/1832066/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-in-south-africa-leads-continent/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200401,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"South Africa’s Health minister Zweli Mkhize at an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, discussed the use of masks as protective gear and said the implementation of the lockdown was showing signs of improvement in flattening the curve, reports The Times. The minister recommended the use of masks for protection against coronavirus. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108201227/https://www.medicalbrief.co.za/archives/who-guidelines-on-wearing-of-masks-yes-but/" South Africa,ZAF,20200410,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1," “Wearing masks is important. We want to recommend widespread use of masks. We are recommending that people can use cloth masks, just make sure there’s a three layer kind of thing.” Dr Zweli Mkhize, Health Minister https://web.archive.org/web/20200903212026/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/04/10/dr-zweli-mkhize-recommends-the-widespread-use-of-cloth-masks/" South Africa,ZAF,20200421,E1: Income support,1,1,"President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government will direct R50 billion towards grants, in which child grant recipients will receive R300 in May and R500 in June. https://web.archive.org/save/https://ewn.co.za/2020/04/21/watch-live-ramaphosa-says-r50bn-allocated-towards-grant-recepeints South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 500 billion rand ($26.3 billion USD) rescue package, equivalent to 10% of the GDP of Africa’s most industrialised nation, to try to cushion the economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic. The package will target large increases in existing welfare grants, funds for protecting jobs. Additionally, 200 billion rand ($10 billion USD) in loan guarantees in partnership with the central bank of South Africa, finance ministry and commercial banks, and tax deferral for firms with more than 100 million rand turnover. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501072953/https://www.ft.com/content/e07b70bd-71ae-4b8a-9855-09665330fed9 He is addressing the nation on Tuesday night on additional economic and social relief measures that form part of the national response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All the other recipients will receive R260 extra for the next six months The unemployed, with no source of income, will receive a monthly stipend of R350 for the next six months. Ramaphosa said Sassa will be distributing food through the provision of vouchers for the vulnerable for the poor." South Africa,ZAF,20200421,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"200 billion rand ($10 billion USD) in loan guarantees in partnership with the central bank of South Africa, finance ministry and commercial banks, and tax deferral for firms with more than 100 million rand turnover. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501072953/https://www.ft.com/content/e07b70bd-71ae-4b8a-9855-09665330fed9" South Africa,ZAF,20200501,C1: School closing,3,1,"2 May 2020 Minister Zweli Mkhize urged all South Africans to continue to stay at home as far as possible, only venturing out to perform essential tasks as the country moves through the stages of the gradual lifting of lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510164233/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-6-336-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-2-may-2020-0000 1 May 2020 The South African School Calendar for 2020 is adjusted as follows; (1) Office-based staff to return to work on 4th May 2020. This is in line with the directive from the Department of Public Service and Administration. (2) School Management Teams should return to work on the 11th May 2020. This, we have done to ensure that the School Management Teams prepare the schools prior to return of learners. (3) Teachers return to work on 18 May 2020 and then (4) Grade 12 and 7 learners go back to school on the 1st of June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510172432/https://www.gov.za/about-sa/school-calendar " South Africa,ZAF,20200501,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"In an address to the nation, Cyril Ramaphosa said they decided that lockdown restrictions will be eased after April 30. ""We should begin a gradual and phased recovery of economic activity."" The South African government implemented 'Alert level 4"" on 1 May 2020. Under the new guidance only essential workers have been allowed to go to work or leave their homes. Others can only leave to go to hospitals, clinics or shop for food. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510173645/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq 1 May 2020 A five level “alert system” would enable President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration to gradually reopen sectors with a low risk of Covid-19 transmission, where the economic impact of a prolonged shutdown would be particularly severe. The South African government announced that from 1 May 2020 alert level 4 will be in effect. Level five alert - continue the current lockdown, with only essential services open and a ban on moving across provinces. Level four alert - opencast mining pits could reopen and underground mines could operate a half capacity. Level three alert - online food delivery and the sale of alcohol at limited times would be permitted. Level two and level one - most and then all sectors reopen with free movement between provinces restored. https://www.ft.com/content/3d7a9cc6-d4d3-4c20-b271-7bca58ebf6b3 (cannot be archived) 2 May 2020 Minister Zweli Mkhize urged all South Africans to continue to stay at home as far as possible, only venturing out to perform essential tasks as the country moves through the stages of the gradual lifting of lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510164233/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-6-336-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-2-may-2020-0000 " South Africa,ZAF,20200501,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"7 May 2020 Movement between provinces, metropolitan areas and districts are prohibited except- (a) for workers who have a permit to perform an essential or permitted service who have to commute to and from work on a daily basis; (b) the attendance of a funeral, as allowed; (c) the transportation of mortal remains; and (d) for learners who have to commute to and from school or higher education institutions on a daily basis during periods when those institutions are permitted to operate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510173645/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq 2 May 2020 Minister Zweli Mkhize urged all South Africans to continue to stay at home as far as possible, only venturing out to perform essential tasks as the country moves through the stages of the gradual lifting of lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510164233/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-6-336-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-2-may-2020-0000 1 May 2020 In an address to the nation, Cyril Ramaphosa said they decided that lockdown restrictions will be eased after April 30. ""We should begin a gradual and phased recovery of economic activity."" The South African government implemented 'Alert level 4"" on 1 May 2020. Under the new guidance only essential workers have been allowed to go to work or leave their homes. Others can only leave to go to hospitals, clinics or shop for food. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510173645/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq Level five alert - continue the current lockdown, with only essential services open and a ban on moving across provinces. Level four alert - opencast mining pits could reopen and underground mines could operate a half capacity. Level three alert - online food delivery and the sale of alcohol at limited times would be permitted. Level two and level one - most and then all sectors reopen with free movement between provinces restored. https://www.ft.com/content/3d7a9cc6-d4d3-4c20-b271-7bca58ebf6b3 (cannot be archived) " South Africa,ZAF,20200501,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"7 May 2020 Movement between provinces, metropolitan areas and districts are prohibited except- (a) for workers who have a permit to perform an essential or permitted service who have to commute to and from work on a daily basis; (b) the attendance of a funeral, as allowed; (c) the transportation of mortal remains; and (d) for learners who have to commute to and from school or higher education institutions on a daily basis during periods when those institutions are permitted to operate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510173645/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq 2 May 2020 Minister Zweli Mkhize urged all South Africans to continue to stay at home as far as possible, only venturing out to perform essential tasks as the country moves through the stages of the gradual lifting of lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510164233/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-6-336-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-2-may-2020-0000 1 May 2020 In an address to the nation, Cyril Ramaphosa said they decided that lockdown restrictions will be eased after April 30. ""We should begin a gradual and phased recovery of economic activity."" The South African government implemented 'Alert level 4"" on 1 May 2020. Under the new guidance only essential workers have been allowed to go to work or leave their homes. Others can only leave to go to hospitals, clinics or shop for food. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510173645/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq Level five alert - continue the current lockdown, with only essential services open and a ban on moving across provinces. Level four alert - opencast mining pits could reopen and underground mines could operate a half capacity. Level three alert - online food delivery and the sale of alcohol at limited times would be permitted. Level two and level one - most and then all sectors reopen with free movement between provinces restored. https://www.ft.com/content/3d7a9cc6-d4d3-4c20-b271-7bca58ebf6b3 (cannot be archived) 1 May 2020 The South African School Calendar for 2020 is adjusted as follows; (1) Office-based staff to return to work on 4th May 2020. This is in line with the directive from the Department of Public Service and Administration. (2) School Management Teams should return to work on the 11th May 2020. This, we have done to ensure that the School Management Teams prepare the schools prior to return of learners. (3) Teachers return to work on 18 May 2020 and then (4) Grade 12 and 7 learners go back to school on the 1st of June 2020. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.za/about-sa/school-calendar " South Africa,ZAF,20200501,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"7 May 2020 Movement between provinces, metropolitan areas and districts are prohibited except- (a) for workers who have a permit to perform an essential or permitted service who have to commute to and from work on a daily basis; (b) the attendance of a funeral, as allowed; (c) the transportation of mortal remains; and (d) for learners who have to commute to and from school or higher education institutions on a daily basis during periods when those institutions are permitted to operate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510173645/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq 2 May 2020 Minister Zweli Mkhize urged all South Africans to continue to stay at home as far as possible, only venturing out to perform essential tasks as the country moves through the stages of the gradual lifting of lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510164233/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-6-336-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-2-may-2020-0000 1 May 2020 In an address to the nation, Cyril Ramaphosa said they decided that lockdown restrictions will be eased after April 30. ""We should begin a gradual and phased recovery of economic activity."" The South African government implemented 'Alert level 4"" on 1 May 2020. Under the new guidance only essential workers have been allowed to go to work or leave their homes. Others can only leave to go to hospitals, clinics or shop for food. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510173645/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq Level five alert - continue the current lockdown, with only essential services open and a ban on moving across provinces. Level four alert - opencast mining pits could reopen and underground mines could operate a half capacity. Level three alert - online food delivery and the sale of alcohol at limited times would be permitted. Level two and level one - most and then all sectors reopen with free movement between provinces restored. https://www.ft.com/content/3d7a9cc6-d4d3-4c20-b271-7bca58ebf6b3 (cannot be archived) 1 May 2020 The South African School Calendar for 2020 is adjusted as follows; (1) Office-based staff to return to work on 4th May 2020. This is in line with the directive from the Department of Public Service and Administration. (2) School Management Teams should return to work on the 11th May 2020. This, we have done to ensure that the School Management Teams prepare the schools prior to return of learners. (3) Teachers return to work on 18 May 2020 and then (4) Grade 12 and 7 learners go back to school on the 1st of June 2020. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.za/about-sa/school-calendar " South Africa,ZAF,20200501,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Minister Fikile Mbalula: Coronavirus COVID-19 Alert Level 4 transport directions on 1 May 2020 Maritime The ban on passenger vessels and cruise liners remains in place, and only vessels bringing in cargo are allowed to call on our ports. However, we will allow the movement of cargo from our sea-ports to either warehouses or final destinations as provided for in the current rules. AVIATION The ban on both domestic and international passenger flights remains in place. Due consideration will be given to the mining and agricultural sector to allow limited movement of aircrafts, either to transport essential workers by chartered aircrafts or to spray pesticides on crops. RAIL With the gradual resumption of economic activity in certain sectors and permitted movement of freight, we will allow the full resumption of freight rail. Commuter rail will resume operations gradually on an incremental basis, based on the detailed plans submitted by the passenger rail operators. PRASA will similarly adopt a gradual re-introduction of its services based on its capacity to manage crowds, implement effective social distancing and implement other mitigation measures that include cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, trains and stations. Cross-Border road passenger movement remains prohibited. Only essential cargo will be allowed to move across land borders. Travel between Provinces, Metropolitan areas and Districts is prohibited, with concessions made for workers who have to commute to and from work on a daily basis, attendance of funerals and transportation of mortal remains. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510191648/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-fikile-mbalula-coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-4-transport-directions-1-may-2020 " South Africa,ZAF,20200501,H2: Testing policy,3,,"South Africa’s mass screening helps stem the coronavirus tide https://web.archive.org/web/20200611185300/https://www.ft.com/content/98d0d7c6-9bfb-4a64-bcab-19e0854a3b4d" South Africa,ZAF,20200501,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"South Africa’s mass screening helps stem the coronavirus tide? Community screening cannot identify asymptomatic cases. But it can point to emerging clusters, and help later contact tracing to find asymptomatic carriers, health experts said. https://web.archive.org/web/20200611185300/https://www.ft.com/content/98d0d7c6-9bfb-4a64-bcab-19e0854a3b4d" South Africa,ZAF,20200501,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""The wearing of face masks in public will be mandatory under new regulations from Friday, May 1, as South Africa moves from Level 5 lockdown measures down to Level 4. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200903211525/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336291/south-africa-mandatory-wearing-of-masks-under-partial-easing-of-restrictions-from-may-1-update-12" South Africa,ZAF,20200507,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"7 May 2020 Movement between provinces, metropolitan areas and districts are prohibited except- (a) for workers who have a permit to perform an essential or permitted service who have to commute to and from work on a daily basis; (b) the attendance of a funeral, as allowed; (c) the transportation of mortal remains; and (d) for learners who have to commute to and from school or higher education institutions on a daily basis during periods when those institutions are permitted to operate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510173645/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq 2 May 2020 Minister Zweli Mkhize urged all South Africans to continue to stay at home as far as possible, only venturing out to perform essential tasks as the country moves through the stages of the gradual lifting of lockdown. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510164233/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-zweli-mkhize-confirms-total-6-336-cases-coronavirus-covid-19-2-may-2020-0000 1 May 2020 In an address to the nation, Cyril Ramaphosa said they decided that lockdown restrictions will be eased after April 30. ""We should begin a gradual and phased recovery of economic activity."" The South African government implemented 'Alert level 4"" on 1 May 2020. Under the new guidance only essential workers have been allowed to go to work or leave their homes. Others can only leave to go to hospitals, clinics or shop for food. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510173645/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq Level five alert - continue the current lockdown, with only essential services open and a ban on moving across provinces. Level four alert - opencast mining pits could reopen and underground mines could operate a half capacity. Level three alert - online food delivery and the sale of alcohol at limited times would be permitted. Level two and level one - most and then all sectors reopen with free movement between provinces restored. https://www.ft.com/content/3d7a9cc6-d4d3-4c20-b271-7bca58ebf6b3 (cannot be archived) 1 May 2020 The South African School Calendar for 2020 is adjusted as follows; (1) Office-based staff to return to work on 4th May 2020. This is in line with the directive from the Department of Public Service and Administration. (2) School Management Teams should return to work on the 11th May 2020. This, we have done to ensure that the School Management Teams prepare the schools prior to return of learners. (3) Teachers return to work on 18 May 2020 and then (4) Grade 12 and 7 learners go back to school on the 1st of June 2020. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.za/about-sa/school-calendar" South Africa,ZAF,20200527,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"The South African government announced that it will re-open worship places from the first of June onwards, with a limitation of 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527013157/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/south-africa-to-let-places-of-worship-reopen-from-june-idUSKBN2322TI" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools are still closed, although South Africa will reopen schools from the 8th of June. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.nation.co.ke/dailynation/news/africa/south-africa-ready-to-reopen-schools-549016" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Under level three regulations, certain sectors are allowed to start working. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28 https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/finance/who-can-work-level-4-lockdown-industries-reopening-this-week/" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"South Africa is under level 3 lockdown measures. All public events are prohibited https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Under level 3 COVID19 lockdown measures, all gatherings are prohibited. The exception are religious events and funerals. These are not allowed to have more than 50 people in attendance https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is allowed to restart although there are strict measures for hygiene and social distancing. The maximum number of people using a particular mode of transport at one time has been reduced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204902/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"During level three restrictions, the movement of persons between provinces is prohibited. It is still recommended that people stay at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204902/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,C8: International travel controls,4,,"During level three COVID-19 lockdown procedures, all borders remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204902/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,E1: Income support,1,1,"There is a cash transfer program and a relief program for persons who are below a particular income threshold, or persons who are unemployed https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government has put in place a loan guarantee scheme for companies below a certain turnover. The government also announced measures for relief for borrowers from banks https://web.archive.org/web/20200608210933/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204902/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200529,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The covid-19 testing centres have been expanded. Screening for employees is intensified and there will be covid-19 testing where necesary. https://web.archive.org/web/20200819063607/https://www.un.org/africarenewal/news/coronavirus/south-africa%E2%80%99s-covid-19-testing-capacity-increased-60-new-mobile-lab-units-launched https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204902/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28 " South Africa,ZAF,20200529,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The screening capacity is intensified and contact tracing can be assumed to be comprehensive as all contact details of persons are collected at different points. hthttps://web.archive.org/web/20200608204902/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28tps://web.archive.org/save/https://www.un.org/africarenewal/news/coronavirus/south-africa%E2%80%99s-covid-19-testing-capacity-increased-60-new-mobile-lab-units-launched" South Africa,ZAF,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Level 3 started at Jun 1st. While people are able to go to work in several industries, people are recommended to stay at home and work from home where possible. https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204902/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200608,C1: School closing,2,1,"Schools have reopened as of June 8th under lock down level 3 for Grade 7 and matric (grade 12) learners. others expected to return July and August. https://web.archive.org/web/20200827100803/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/south-africa-teachers-voice-concern-as-schools-reopen/1952118" South Africa,ZAF,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"lock down level 3 still does not allow internal movement between provinces except for workers " South Africa,ZAF,20200618,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"According to the UK FCO, All ‘non-essential domestic travel’ continues to be discouraged. Internal flights are now allowed, although air travel for recreational, leisure or tourism purposes is prohibited. http://archive.today/Do3u9" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,C1: School closing,2,1,"Students in grades 6 and 11 are starting classes Monday, as the second stage of a phased reopening of schools. The first group of pupils, from grades 7 and 12, returned to classes last month. Returning learners were required to produce indemnity forms signed by their parents granting them permission to resume classes. However, in recent days the government has postponed plans for further grades to return to class amid a quickening speed in the rise of confirmed COVID-19 cases. South Africa has 196,750 cases as of Monday, more than 40% of all the cases reported by Africa's 54 countries. South Africa has recorded 3,199 deaths. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200713153458/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-07-south-africa-phase-reopening-schools.html" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Under level three regulations, many businesses are allowed to reopen; however, businesses like gyms, nightclubs, and fitness centers, are to remain closed: https://web.archive.org/web/20200827101015/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Under level 3, public events still prohibited with some exceptions ""All gatherings are prohibited except a gathering at- (a) a faith-based institution, which is limited to 50 persons or less, depending on the size of the place of worship: Provided that all health protocols and social distancing measures are being adhered to as provided for in directions that must be issued by the Cabinet member responsible for cooperative governance and traditional affairs; (b) a funeral, subject to regulation 35; (c) a workplace for work purposes; (d) conferences and meetings which is subject to- (i) a limitation of 50 persons, excluding those who participate through electronic platforms; (ii) restricted to business purposes; and (iii) strict adherence to all health protocols and social distancing measures as provided for in directions that must be issued by the responsible Cabinet member, after consultation with the Cabinet member responsible for health; (e) cinemas, subject to- (i) a limitation of 50 persons or less"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200827101015/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Under level 3, public events still prohibited with some exceptions ""All gatherings are prohibited except a gathering at- (a) a faith-based institution, which is limited to 50 persons or less, depending on the size of the place of worship: Provided that all health protocols and social distancing measures are being adhered to as provided for in directions that must be issued by the Cabinet member responsible for cooperative governance and traditional affairs; (b) a funeral, subject to regulation 35; (c) a workplace for work purposes; (d) conferences and meetings which is subject to- (i) a limitation of 50 persons, excluding those who participate through electronic platforms; (ii) restricted to business purposes; and (iii) strict adherence to all health protocols and social distancing measures as provided for in directions that must be issued by the responsible Cabinet member, after consultation with the Cabinet member responsible for health; (e) cinemas, subject to- (i) a limitation of 50 persons or less"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200827101015/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"(1) The Cabinet member responsible for transport must, after consultation with the Cabinet members responsible for cooperative governance and traditional affairs, health, police, trade, industry and competition, and justice and correctional services, issue directions for the resumption of different modes of public transport to cater for the gradual return to work of people, in respect of- (a) domestic air travel; (b) rail, bus services, taxi services; (c) e-hailing services; and (d) private vehicles. (2) The directions to be issued by the Cabinet member responsible for transport must set out the health protocols that must be adhered to and steps to be followed for the limitation of the exposure of members of the public using public transport to COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20200713154623/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Per level 3, people are allowed to go to work and use public transit but are instructed to work from home if they are able to. ""33. (1) A person may leave his or her place of residence to- (a) perform any service, as permitted under Alert Level 3; (b) travel to and from work; (c) buy goods or obtain services, as permitted under Alert Level 3; (d) move children, as allowed; (e) exercise between the hours of 06h00 to 18h00: Provided that the exercise is not done in organised groups of more than four people and adheres to health protocols and social distancing measures; (f) attend a place of worship in the same or another metropolitan area or district within the same province; (g) attend a school or learning institution, once these are opened; and (h) travel for leisure purposes as allowed under Alert Level 3."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713154623/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"""'Movement of persons between provinces is prohibited, except for- (a) persons doing so in the course of carrying out work responsibilities or performing any service permitted under Alert Level 3, provided that such person is in possession of a permit issued by the employer which corresponds with Form 2 of Annexure A; (b) persons travelling for purposes of- (i) moving to a new place of residence; or (ii) caring for an immediate family member: Provided that such person is in possession of an affidavit which corresponds with Form 6 of Annexure A; (c) members of Parliament performing oversight responsibilities; (d) learners or students referred to in regulation 34(5) who have to commute to and from those schools or institutions of higher learning during periods when those schools or institutions are permitted to operate; (e) the attendance of funerals as provided for in regulation 35; (f) the transportation of mortal remains; (g) obtaining medical treatment; (h) persons who are returning to their place of residence from a quarantine or isolation facility; or (i) any movement permitted under regulation 41."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713154623/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""During the national state of disaster all borders of the Republic must be closed, except for ports of entry designated by the Cabinet member responsible for home affairs"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200713154623/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,E1: Income support,1,1,"President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government will direct R50 billion towards grants, in which child grant recipients will receive R300 in May and R500 in June. https://web.archive.org/save/https://ewn.co.za/2020/04/21/watch-live-ramaphosa-says-r50bn-allocated-towards-grant-recepeints South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 500 billion rand ($26.3 billion USD) rescue package, equivalent to 10% of the GDP of Africa’s most industrialised nation, to try to cushion the economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic. The package will target large increases in existing welfare grants, funds for protecting jobs. Additionally, 200 billion rand ($10 billion USD) in loan guarantees in partnership with the central bank of South Africa, finance ministry and commercial banks, and tax deferral for firms with more than 100 million rand turnover. https://web.archive.org/web/20200501072953/https://www.ft.com/content/e07b70bd-71ae-4b8a-9855-09665330fed9 He is addressing the nation on Tuesday night on additional economic and social relief measures that form part of the national response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All the other recipients will receive R260 extra for the next six months The unemployed, with no source of income, will receive a monthly stipend of R350 for the next six months. Ramaphosa said Sassa will be distributing food through the provision of vouchers for the vulnerable for the poor." South Africa,ZAF,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"The government has put in place a loan guarantee scheme for companies below a certain turnover. The government also announced measures for relief for borrowers from banks https://web.archive.org/web/20200608210933/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204902/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The covid-19 testing centres have been expanded. Screening for employees is intensified and there will be covid-19 testing where necesary. https://web.archive.org/web/20200819063607/https://www.un.org/africarenewal/news/coronavirus/south-africa%E2%80%99s-covid-19-testing-capacity-increased-60-new-mobile-lab-units-launched https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204902/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28" South Africa,ZAF,20200701,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"The screening capacity is intensified and contact tracing can be assumed to be comprehensive as all contact details of persons are collected at different points. https://web.archive.org/web/20200819063607/https://www.un.org/africarenewal/news/coronavirus/south-africa%E2%80%99s-covid-19-testing-capacity-increased-60-new-mobile-lab-units-launched https://web.archive.org/web/20200608204902/https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act-regulations-alert-level-3-during-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown-28 " South Africa,ZAF,20200712,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On July 12th, amidst rising COVID cases, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country would remain at level 3 lockdown but would reinstate nightime curfews. Source https://web.archive.org/web/20200713161631/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-safrica/south-africa-reimposes-alcohol-ban-curfew-as-coronavirus-cases-spike-idUSKCN24D0QU" South Africa,ZAF,20200713,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""The wearing of a cloth face mask, a homemade item, or another appropriate item that covers the nose and mouth is mandatory for every person when in a public place. In addition, if not wearing a mask, no person will be allowed to: Use, operate, perform any service on any form of public transport; Enter or be in a building, place or premises, including government buildings, places or premises, used by the public to obtain goods or services; or Be in any public open space. The above does not apply to a person who undertakes ‘vigorous exercise’ in a public place, provided that the person maintains a distance of at least three metres from any other person, and subject to directions on what is considered to be ‘vigorous’ by the Health minister."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200903205501/https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/415519/here-are-south-africas-new-lockdown-regulations-including-the-rules-around-masks/" South Africa,ZAF,20200714,C1: School closing,2,1,"Cabinet meets to make a final decision about whether schools will be closed until the end of the COVID-19 peak in the country. Teacher unions met with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on Tuesday again to relay their concerns and pleaded with government to shut schools to protect pupils and teachers from contracting the virus. https://web.archive.org/web/20200723160757/https://ewn.co.za/2020/07/23/cabinet-expected-to-make-final-decision-on-closing-schools-today " South Africa,ZAF,20200714,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"FURTHER EXTENSION OF A NATIONAL STATE OF DISASTER (COVID -19) I, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, as designated under Section 3 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) ( ""the Act ""), in terms of section 27(5)(c) of the Act, hereby further extends the national state of disaster that I declared on 15 March 2020 by Government Notice 313, published in Government Gazette 43096, to 15 August 2020, taking into account the need to continue augmenting the existing legislation and contingency arrangements undertaken by organs of state to address the impact of the disaster. http://web.archive.org/web/20200723162636/https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202007/43524gon765.pdf" South Africa,ZAF,20200811,C1: School closing,2,1,"No changes" South Africa,ZAF,20200811,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No changes" South Africa,ZAF,20200811,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No Changes" South Africa,ZAF,20200811,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No changes" South Africa,ZAF,20200811,E1: Income support,1,1,"No new policies" South Africa,ZAF,20200811,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new policies" South Africa,ZAF,20200811,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new policies" South Africa,ZAF,20200811,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No new policy" South Africa,ZAF,20200811,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new policy" South Africa,ZAF,20200818,C1: School closing,2,1,"No new policies found." South Africa,ZAF,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of August 18th level 2 restrictions are in place. Things like retail stores and other businesses can open, while others like nightclubs still remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/ Announcement of transition to level 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200819072930/https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202008/43620gon891s_0.pdf" South Africa,ZAF,20200818,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events and gatherings are prohibited under level 2 restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200818,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All public gatherings are prohibited under level 2 restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200818,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No new policy found." South Africa,ZAF,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Under level 2 restrictions it is required to say home unless you have essential work or to purchase goods. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200818,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Interprovincial travel is permitted under the level 2 restrictions as of August 18th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200818,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border is not open apart for South Africans returning home and foreign nationals leaving South Africa. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200824,C1: School closing,1,0,"School calendar: ""Schools were closed from Wednesday, 18 March and started re-opening from 1 June 2020. Schools were again closed from 27 July to 24 August."" Grade levels reopened gradually. https://web.archive.org/web/20200829155112/https://www.gov.za/about-sa/school-calendar News announcement of schools resuming on August 24 https://web.archive.org/web/20200924172705/https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2020-08-01-revised-calendar-will-see-schools-reopening-on-august-24/" South Africa,ZAF,20200825,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of August 18th level 2 restrictions are in place. Things like retail stores and other businesses can open, while others like nightclubs still remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/ Announcement of transition to level 2: https://web.archive.org/web/20200819072930/https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202008/43620gon891s_0.pdf" South Africa,ZAF,20200825,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Public events and gatherings are prohibited under level 2 restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200825,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"All public gatherings are prohibited under level 2 restrictions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200825,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No new policy found" South Africa,ZAF,20200825,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Under level 2 restrictions it is required to say home unless you have essential work or to purchase goods. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200825,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Interprovincial travel is permitted under the level 2 restrictions as of August 18th. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200825,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Border is not open apart for South Africans returning home and foreign nationals leaving South Africa. https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200825,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200825,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200825,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"On September 1 they launched a new contact tracing tool to improve the process. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903211049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/01/department-of-health-launches-powerful-new-tool-to-strengthen-covid-19-contact-tracing/" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Level 2 Alert Rules still apply https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Level 2 Alert Rules still apply https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Level 2 Alert Rules still apply https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Level 2 Alert Rules still apply https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Level 2 Alert Rules still apply https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Level 2 Alert Rules still apply https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Level 2 Alert Rules still apply https://web.archive.org/web/20200824222049/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200924165331/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change https://web.archive.org/web/20200924165331/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200915,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200916,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"""I want to make a call this evening to everyone who has a smartphone in South Africa to download the COVID Alert mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app has been zero-rated by mobile networks, so you can download it without any data costs. Using Bluetooth technology, the app will alert any user if they have been in close contact with any other user who has tested positive for coronavirus in the past 14 days. The app is completely anonymous, it does not gather any personal information, nor does it track anybody’s location. The Department of Health has also developed WhatsApp and SMS systems for people without smartphones to provide them with test results and alert them to any possible exposure to the virus."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/" South Africa,ZAF,20200920,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"""Following consultations with provincial and local government representatives, and drawing on the advice of scientists and engagements with various stakeholders, Cabinet decided this morning that the country should move to alert level 1. The move to alert level 1 will take effect from midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/ Several industries are now able to work in person. Certain industries are recommended to work from home if possible. Example: ""H. Financial and business services: 1. Employees should work from home where possible; 2. All financial and business services permitted"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924171504/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/ " South Africa,ZAF,20200920,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Following consultations with provincial and local government representatives, and drawing on the advice of scientists and engagements with various stakeholders, Cabinet decided this morning that the country should move to alert level 1. The move to alert level 1 will take effect from midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/ "" Social, religious, political and other gatherings will be permitted, as long as the number of people does not exceed 50% of the normal capacity of a venue, up to a maximum of 250 people for indoor gatherings and 500 people for outdoor gatherings. Health protocols, such as washing or sanitising of hands, social distancing and mask-wearing, will need to be strictly observed. – The maximum number of people who may attend a funeral is increased from 50 to 100 due to the higher risk of viral transmission at funerals. Night vigils are still not permitted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/" South Africa,ZAF,20200920,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"""Following consultations with provincial and local government representatives, and drawing on the advice of scientists and engagements with various stakeholders, Cabinet decided this morning that the country should move to alert level 1. The move to alert level 1 will take effect from midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/ "" Social, religious, political and other gatherings will be permitted, as long as the number of people does not exceed 50% of the normal capacity of a venue, up to a maximum of 250 people for indoor gatherings and 500 people for outdoor gatherings. Health protocols, such as washing or sanitising of hands, social distancing and mask-wearing, will need to be strictly observed. – The maximum number of people who may attend a funeral is increased from 50 to 100 due to the higher risk of viral transmission at funerals. Night vigils are still not permitted."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/" South Africa,ZAF,20200920,C5: Close public transport,0,,"""Following consultations with provincial and local government representatives, and drawing on the advice of scientists and engagements with various stakeholders, Cabinet decided this morning that the country should move to alert level 1. The move to alert level 1 will take effect from midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/ Hygiene Restrictions apply to public transportation and face masks must be worn. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924171504/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200920,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Following consultations with provincial and local government representatives, and drawing on the advice of scientists and engagements with various stakeholders, Cabinet decided this morning that the country should move to alert level 1. The move to alert level 1 will take effect from midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/ Curfew still in place: ""Also as part of the gradual return to regular economic and social activity: – The hours of curfew have been changed. The curfew will now apply between midnight and 4am."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/" South Africa,ZAF,20200920,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"""Following consultations with provincial and local government representatives, and drawing on the advice of scientists and engagements with various stakeholders, Cabinet decided this morning that the country should move to alert level 1. The move to alert level 1 will take effect from midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/ "" No limitation on personal movement but persons are encouraged to limit movement to essential travel"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924171504/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200920,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Following consultations with provincial and local government representatives, and drawing on the advice of scientists and engagements with various stakeholders, Cabinet decided this morning that the country should move to alert level 1. The move to alert level 1 will take effect from midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/ ""One of the earliest measures we took to contain the spread of the virus was to severely restrict international arrivals and to close our borders. With the move to alert level 1, we will gradually and cautiously ease restrictions on international travel. We will be allowing travel into and out of South Africa for business, leisure and other travel with effect from 1 October 2020. This is subject to various containment and mitigation measures: – Travel may be restricted to and from certain countries that have high infection rates. A list of countries will be published based on the latest scientific data. – Travellers will only be able to use one of the land border posts that have remained operational during the lockdown or one of the three main airports: King Shaka, OR Tambo and Cape Town International Airport. – On arrival, travellers will need to present a negative COVID-19 test result not older than 72 hours from time of departure. – Where a traveller has not done a COVID-19 test prior to departure, they will be required to remain in mandatory quarantine at their own cost. – All travellers will be screened on arrival and those presenting with symptoms will be required to remain in quarantine until a repeat COVID-19 test is conducted. – All travellers will be asked to install the COVID Alert South Africa mobile app. Countries that have used this type of app have been able to manage the coronavirus pandemic quite effectively. In preparation for the re-opening of our borders, South African missions abroad will open for visa applications and all long-term visas will be reinstated. The tourism sector is one of our greatest economic drivers."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/" South Africa,ZAF,20200920,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1," ""Mandatory use of cloth masks (including home-made ones to cover nose and mask) and ensure hand hygiene when in public and at workplace."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924171504/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covid-19-risk-adjusted-strategy/" South Africa,ZAF,20200928,C2: Workplace closing,1,0,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200928,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"""Entertainment, sports, and recreational facilities have also reopened at half capacity. The sales of alcohol from licensed vendors is allowed between 09:00 and 17:00 on weekdays. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010023153/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385101/south-africa-international-travel-to-and-from-certain-countries-resumes-october-1-update-29" South Africa,ZAF,20200928,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"On September 20, South Africa entered level one of its five-stage COVID-19 response plan. Social, religious, and political gatherings of up to 250 people indoors and 500 outdoors are permitted if venues remain below 50 percent capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201010023153/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385101/south-africa-international-travel-to-and-from-certain-countries-resumes-october-1-update-29" South Africa,ZAF,20200928,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transportation is operational "" Individuals are required to wear a face mask if using public transport, which is operating with strict hygiene requirements and reduced passenger numbers."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010023153/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385101/south-africa-international-travel-to-and-from-certain-countries-resumes-october-1-update-29" South Africa,ZAF,20200928,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""The national overnight curfew remains in place between 00:00 - 04:00 (local time)."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010023153/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385101/south-africa-international-travel-to-and-from-certain-countries-resumes-october-1-update-29" South Africa,ZAF,20200928,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200928,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200928,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200928,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20200928,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" South Africa,ZAF,20201001,C1: School closing,0,,"All primary school students are now back in school and universities have permission to return to in person teaching ""Authorities have also announced that universities and tertiary education facilities will be permitted to reopen and accommodate students at full capacity. This measure includes foreign students in line with international travel regulations and compulsory quarantine measures."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201010023153/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/385101/south-africa-international-travel-to-and-from-certain-countries-resumes-october-1-update-29" South Africa,ZAF,20201001,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Following consultations with provincial and local government representatives, and drawing on the advice of scientists and engagements with various stakeholders, Cabinet decided this morning that the country should move to alert level 1. The move to alert level 1 will take effect from midnight on Sunday 20 September 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/ ""One of the earliest measures we took to contain the spread of the virus was to severely restrict international arrivals and to close our borders. With the move to alert level 1, we will gradually and cautiously ease restrictions on international travel. We will be allowing travel into and out of South Africa for business, leisure and other travel with effect from 1 October 2020. This is subject to various containment and mitigation measures: – Travel may be restricted to and from certain countries that have high infection rates. A list of countries will be published based on the latest scientific data. – Travellers will only be able to use one of the land border posts that have remained operational during the lockdown or one of the three main airports: King Shaka, OR Tambo and Cape Town International Airport. – On arrival, travellers will need to present a negative COVID-19 test result not older than 72 hours from time of departure. – Where a traveller has not done a COVID-19 test prior to departure, they will be required to remain in mandatory quarantine at their own cost. – All travellers will be screened on arrival and those presenting with symptoms will be required to remain in quarantine until a repeat COVID-19 test is conducted. – All travellers will be asked to install the COVID Alert South Africa mobile app. Countries that have used this type of app have been able to manage the coronavirus pandemic quite effectively. In preparation for the re-opening of our borders, South African missions abroad will open for visa applications and all long-term visas will be reinstated. The tourism sector is one of our greatest economic drivers."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200924170050/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2020/09/16/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/" South Africa,ZAF,20201011,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1," Attendance at a funeral is limited to 100 persons or less: Provided that not more than 50 percent of the capacity of the venue is used, with persons observing a distance of least one and a half metres from each other. Attendance of faith -based institutions, social events, political events and traditional council meetings, conferences and meetings are limited, concerts and live performances are limited to 250 persons or less in case of an indoor gathering and 500 persons or less in case of an outdoor gathering. Provided that no more than 50 percent of the capacity of the venue is used, with persons observing a distance of least one and a half metres from each other." South Africa,ZAF,20201011,C8: International travel controls,3,,"As announced by the government, people who are not allowed from high risk countries are leisure travellers only. List of high risk countries: (as of 19 October 2020) Argentina Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Canada Chile Colombia France Germany India Indonesia Iran Iraq Italy Mexico Netherlands Peru Philippines Russia Spain United Kingdom (UK) USA (United States of America) “People from high risk countries who may visit SA fall in the following categories: business travellers, holders of critical skills visas, investors and people on international mission in sports, arts, culture and science,” the department of tourism said in a statement today. http://web.archive.org/web/20201019190101/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/individuals-and-households/travel-coronavirus-covid-19" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,C1: School closing,0,,"Fully Open on 10-22 until 10-24 then switched to Academic Break. Sanitation and social distance measures are in place for schools https://web.archive.org/web/20201029000005/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://web.archive.org/web/20201029000421/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-angie-motshekga-basic-education-sector-recovery-plans-reopening-schools-following" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"According to the government website. People can go to work. Cases are spiking. Anyone who is sick or displaying symptoms should not go to school or work. If you have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, you should self-isolate for 14 days from the date of close contact. If you are concerned, contact your medical practitioner for further advice. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001720/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/faqs/" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"According to the BBC A maximum of 250 people are currently allowed to gather indoors, but the number must not exceed 50% of the normal capacity of a venue https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001015/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54709573" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"According to the BBC A maximum of 250 people are currently allowed to gather indoors, but the number must not exceed 50% of the normal capacity of a venue https://web.archive.org/web/20201029001015/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54709573" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Is public transportation operating? Yes Public rail, minibus taxi, and bus services have resumed at reduced levels subject to social distancing and mandatory use of face masks for passengers and drivers. Minibus taxis and buses must reduce their maximum licensed passenger seating capacity to 70% a vehicle, e-hailing services that are licensed to carry up to four passengers are limited to carrying 50% of their permissible passenger carrying capacity. Transport services are required to provide adequate sanitizers for washing of hands of all passengers. Operators must ensure that their vehicles are sanitised before picking up and after dropping off passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029002517/https://za.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ " South Africa,ZAF,20201020,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Is a curfew in place? Yes Under Alert Level 1, the curfew will apply from midnight until 0400 daily, except where a person has been granted a permit by officials. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029002517/https://za.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Is a curfew in place? Yes Under Alert Level 1, the curfew will apply from midnight until 0400 daily, except where a person has been granted a permit by officials. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029002517/https://za.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Is a curfew in place? Yes Under Alert Level 1, the curfew will apply from midnight until 0400 daily, except where a person has been granted a permit by officials. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? Yes Anyone entering South Africa will be screened upon arrival and required to self-quarantine for 14 days. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029002517/https://za.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government is assisting companies and workers facing distress through the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and special programs from the Industrial Development Corporation. Additional funds are available for the health response to Covid-19, workers with an income below a certain threshold received a small tax subsidy for four months, and the most vulnerable families are receiving temporarily higher social grant amounts until end October 2020. A new temporary Covid-19 grant was also created to cover unemployed workers that do not receive grants or UIF benefits and was extended for an additional 3 months through January 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20201029003542/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Allocations were made to a solidarity fund to help combat the spread of the virus, with assistance of private contributions, and support municipal provision of emergency water supply, increased sanitation in public transport, and food and shelter for the homeless. The revenue administration accelerated reimbursements and tax credits, allowing SMEs to defer certain tax liabilities, and issued a list of essential goods for a full rebate of customs duty and import VAT exemption. A 4-month skills development levy tax holiday was also implemented. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029003542/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. Department of health on social media and government site. https://twitter.com/healthza?lang=en" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change. Public sector testing is free of charge. Private laboratories such as Lancet, Ampath and Pathcare can also test for SARS-CoV-2. Enquiry should be with the respective laboratory for their costing of the test. If going via a private lab, it is advisable to check with your medical aid to ascertain if they will cover the costs for the test. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029010419/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/faqs/" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. COVID Alert SA is South Africa’s free exposure notification app. It lets people know when they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029010710/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/covidalert/" South Africa,ZAF,20201020,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. Required masks in public can mean many different things, sometimes it’s only on public transport, sometimes only in essential businesses, and sometimes everywhere in public. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029011359/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" South Africa,ZAF,20201030,C1: School closing,0,,"Policy remains to be same, where Since the country migrated to Level 1, Education Department is hundred percent (100%) fully operational; strict health and safety protocols such as washing or sanitising of hands, social distancing and mask-wearing, will need to be strictly observed. Refer to https://web.archive.org/web/20201116125036/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-angie-motshekga-developments-basic-education-sector-and-2020-matric-exam-countdown" South Africa,ZAF,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"Policy remains same where it is recommended to work from home, However, persons will be permitted to perform any type of work outside the home, and to travel to and from work, and for work purposes, under Alert Level 1, subject to- (a) strict adherence to health protocols and social distancing measures; (b) the return to work being phased-in in order to put in place measures to make the workplace COVI -19 ready; (c) the return to work being done in a manner that avoids and reduces risks of infection; Refer to https://web.archive.org/web/20201113021334/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/about/coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-1 " South Africa,ZAF,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Policy remains same where public events can take places however with restrictions such as: 1) Gatherings at social events are limited to 250 persons or less in case of an indoor gathering and 500 persons or less in case of an outdoor gathering. Provided that no more than 50 percent of the capacity of the venue is used 2) An owner or operator of any indoor or outdoor facility where gatherings are held must display the certificate of occupancy which sets out the maximum number of persons the facility may hold. Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113021334/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/about/coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-1#gatherings" South Africa,ZAF,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"Policy remains same where public events can take places however with restrictions such as: 1) Gatherings at social events are limited to 250 persons or less in case of an indoor gathering and 500 persons or less in case of an outdoor gathering. Provided that no more than 50 percent of the capacity of the venue is used 2) An owner or operator of any indoor or outdoor facility where gatherings are held must display the certificate of occupancy which sets out the maximum number of persons the facility may hold. Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113021334/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/about/coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-1#gatherings " South Africa,ZAF,20201030,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Public transport remains to be open, A driver, owner or operator of public transport may not allow any member of the public who is not wearing a face mask, to board or be conveyed in a public transport owned or operated by him or her Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20200926103306/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/about/coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-1" South Africa,ZAF,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Every person is confined to his or her place of residence from 00H01 until 04H00 daily, except where a person - (a) has been granted a permission through directions by the relevant Cabinet member, or a permit which corresponds with Form 7 of Annexure A to perform a service other than a service related to an activity listed under Table 4; (b) is attending to a security or medical emergency; Refer to: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007111614/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-bheki-cele-announcement-alert-level-one-22-sep-2020-0000 https://web.archive.org/web/20200926103306/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/about/coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-1" South Africa,ZAF,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There is no restrictions on internal movement except Every person is confined to his or her place of residence from 00H01 until 04H00 daily, except where a person - (a) has been granted a permission through directions by the relevant Cabinet member, or a permit which corresponds with Form 7 of Annexure A to perform a service other than a service related to an activity listed under Table 4; (b) is attending to a security or medical emergency; Refer to: http://web.archive.org/web/20201007111614/https://www.gov.za/speeches/minister-bheki-cele-announcement-alert-level-one-22-sep-2020-0000 https://web.archive.org/web/20200926103306/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/about/coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-1" South Africa,ZAF,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,," International travel from countries listed as having a high COVID-19 infection and transmission rate, will remain prohibited except for business travel which may be allowed with the approval of the Cabinet member responsible for home affairs. List of countries are here: https://web.archive.org/web/20201101062900/https://www.gov.za/speeches/home-affairs-revised-list-high-risk-countries-19-oct-2020-0000  safety precautions of a 72 hours PCR test and screening protocols should be applied across the board, regardless of purpose of travel and country of origin. Reference: http://web.archive.org/web/20201107224832/https://www.gov.za/speeches/western-cape-minister-finance-and-economic-opportunities-1-oct-2020-0000" South Africa,ZAF,20201030,E1: Income support,1,1,"No Change to previous policy https://web.archive.org/web/20201029003542/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " South Africa,ZAF,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No Change to previous policy https://web.archive.org/web/20201029003542/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 " South Africa,ZAF,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No Change to previous policy" South Africa,ZAF,20201030,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No Change to previous policy" South Africa,ZAF,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No Change to previous policy" South Africa,ZAF,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"A person - (a) must, when in a public place, wear a face mask, except when undertaking vigorous exercise; and (b) may not be allowed to be in a public place, use any form of public transport, or enter a public building, place or premises, if that person is not wearing a face mask. Refer to: https://web.archive.org/web/20201113021334/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/about/coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-1#gatherings" South Africa,ZAF,20201111,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Per US Embassy, On November 11, President Ramaphosa announced that the Government of South Africa is opening up international travel to all countries subject to the necessary health protocols and the presentation of a negative COVID-19 certificate. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129221233/https://za.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ All international travel will resume subject to- (a) the traveler providing a valid certificate of a negative test which was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel; and (b) in the event of the traveler's failure to submit a certificate as proof of a negative test, the traveler will be required to quarantine him or herself at his or her own costs. https://web.archive.org/web/20201218092127/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/individuals-and-households/travel-coronavirus-covid-19" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,C1: School closing,0,,"No change. School open in line with numbers that can be accommodated to enable physical distancing, the handling of communal spaces, hygiene requirements and dining hall arrangements. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129215957/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse https://web.archive.org/web/20201129220322/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/individuals-and-households/education-coronavirus-covid-19" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change. Guidelines for employers in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129220521/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/companies-and-employees/safety-workplace " South Africa,ZAF,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change. Restrict guidelines for gatherings. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129220758/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/about/coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-1" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,2,1,"No change. Restrict guidelines for gatherings. Indoor gatherings are limited to less than 250 people and outdoor gatherings to 500 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129220758/https://www.gov.za/covid-19/about/coronavirus-covid-19-alert-level-1" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Per US embassy, Public rail, minibus taxi, and bus services have resumed at reduced levels subject to social distancing and mandatory use of face masks for passengers and drivers. Minibus taxis and buses must reduce their maximum licensed passenger seating capacity to 70% a vehicle, e-hailing services that are licensed to carry up to four passengers are limited to carrying 50% of their permissible passenger carrying capacity. Transport services are required to provide adequate sanitizers for washing of hands of all passengers. Operators must ensure that their vehicles are sanitised before picking up and after dropping off passengers. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129221233/https://za.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Per US embassy, Is a curfew in place? Under Alert Level 1, the curfew will apply from midnight until 0400 daily, except where a person has been granted a permit by officials. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129221233/https://za.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129221233/https://za.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,E1: Income support,1,1,"No change. A new temporary Covid-19 grant was also created to cover unemployed workers that do not receive grants or UIF benefits and was extended for an additional 3 months through January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129222048/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change. The numbers of food parcels for distribution was increased. Funds were made available to assist SMEs under stress, mainly in the tourism and hospitality sectors, and small-scale farmers operating in the poultry, livestock, and vegetables sectors. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129222048/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129223407/https://sacoronavirus.co.za/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqo3-BRDoARIsAE5vnaIEK2_vyv3waxpP6kfRkTyMrY448thod29k1yPpzCXblupvb7m2XN4aAi0IEALw_wcB" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change. However, testing is not routinely conducted unless recommended by a health professional, therefore you may need to be assessed by your medical practitioner in order to qualify for testing. Visit https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq for further resources. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129223555/https://www.gov.za/coronavirus/faq" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129224119/https://theconversation.com/unpacking-the-legal-and-ethical-aspects-of-south-africas-covid-19-track-and-trace-app-147137" South Africa,ZAF,20201117,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No change. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129224423/https://masks4all.co/what-countries-require-masks-in-public/" South Africa,ZAF,20201130,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Several of the most severe outbreaks emanated from large events, and it’s been decided to halve the permitted size of outdoor public gatherings to 250 people in virus hotspots, according to the president. Indoor meetings will be restricted to 100 people, down from a previous limit of 250, he said. All post-funeral gatherings will be prohibited. ... All post-funeral gatherings will be prohibited."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207065904/https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=b1891d10-3859-11eb-8a9c-03e7ee6fcdf8&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0xMi0wMy9yYW1hcGhvc2EtcmVpbnN0YXRlcy1jdXJicy1pbi1zb3V0aC1hZnJpY2FuLXZpcnVzLWhvdHNwb3Q=" South Africa,ZAF,20201130,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"""A 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew will be reinstated in Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape province, Ramaphosa said in a televised address on Thursday."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201207065904/https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=b1891d10-3859-11eb-8a9c-03e7ee6fcdf8&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0xMi0wMy9yYW1hcGhvc2EtcmVpbnN0YXRlcy1jdXJicy1pbi1zb3V0aC1hZnJpY2FuLXZpcnVzLWhvdHNwb3Q=" Zambia,ZMB,20200221,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travellers from China are quarantined for a 14-day period: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/316201/zambia-coronavirus-screening-measures-implemented-as-of-february-21" Zambia,ZMB,20200221,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Zambia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has implemented several measures as of Friday, February 21, to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the country. Health workers have deployed to points of entry to conduct temperatures scans and a hospital in Chilanga district has been designated as an isolation center for treating possible cases. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/316201/zambia-coronavirus-screening-measures-implemented-as-of-february-21" Zambia,ZMB,20200314,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Zambian health ministry requires ""mandatory quarantine of all travelers from high risk areas"" with immediate effect ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200404232350/https://www.zambiahc.org.uk/news_events/press-briefing-on-covid-19-and-additional-preventive-and-control-measures/; https://twitter.com/mohzambia/status/1238802477660733440/photo/4 ((see page 4); https://web.archive.org/web/20200314123501/https:/twitter.com/mohzambia/status/1238802477660733440 " Zambia,ZMB,20200318,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The first instance of testing was reported on 18 March, when Zambia had its first cases of covid-19. Zambia's Minister of Health confirmed that they were tracking for symptoms and testing for virus in people who had come in contact with them. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408211549/https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/18/zambia-confirms-2-covid-19-cases/ Ministry of Health has been maintaining in its updates that testing is being done for those with symptoms and travel history as can be seen in their Facebook post from March 27. Source: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mohzambia/posts/ US embassy in Zambia, in their advice, have said that 'persons with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 may be tested and/or quarantined.' Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408212433/https://zm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ While it is not clear how comprehensive the testing has been, the evidence suggests the testing has been limited to those who showed symptomatic and history of travel/contact with those with travel history." Zambia,ZMB,20200320,C1: School closing,3,1,"On Wednesday, March 18, President Edgar Lungu confirmed Zambia's first two cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Additionally, the Zambian government announced that schools were to remain closed as of Friday, March 20, for an unspecified duration. " Zambia,ZMB,20200320,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/coronavirus-in-africa-zambia-says-its-citizens-wont-survive-lockdown-46400420 " Zambia,ZMB,20200320,C5: Close public transport,0,,"https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/coronavirus-in-africa-zambia-says-its-citizens-wont-survive-lockdown-46400420" Zambia,ZMB,20200326,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"The cancellation of public events has not been required or recommended by the government. However, from 26 March the government ordered that the gatherings must be restricted to less than 50 people. The President announced on 9 April that these measures are being extended for 2 more weeks. Sources: 1. President Office's press release (Page 8) https://web.archive.org/web/20200430131513/https://www.sh.gov.zm/?wpfb_dl=213 2. President Office's press release on 9 April (Page 12) https://web.archive.org/web/20200430131636/https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Press-Release-President-Lungu-makes-Second-Address-to-Nation-om-Covid-19.pdf" Zambia,ZMB,20200326,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"From 26 March, the government ordered that the gatherings such as conferences, weddings, funerals and festivals must be restricted to less than 50 people. The President announced on 9 April that these measures are being extended for 2 more weeks. Sources: 1. President Office's press release (Page 8) https://web.archive.org/web/20200430131513/https://www.sh.gov.zm/?wpfb_dl=213 2. President Office's press release on 9 April (Page 12) https://web.archive.org/web/20200430131636/https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Press-Release-President-Lungu-makes-Second-Address-to-Nation-om-Covid-19.pdf" Zambia,ZMB,20200326,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Zambia has implemented limited screening upon arrival at the international airport in Lusaka. International flights to all the other airports in Zambia have been cancelled from 26 March. All the travellers passing through Lusaka airport are subject to 14-day quarantine. President's press release: https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Press-Statement-President-Lungu-Addresses-Nation-on-Covid-19.pdf" Zambia,ZMB,20200326,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Minister of Health confirmed that every contact associated with the cases that emerged in Zambia will be traced and put under surveillence. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406203416/https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/26/coronavirus-cases-jump-to-16/" Zambia,ZMB,20200327,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Zambias coronavirus screening measures were implemented as of February 21 Zambia. The Ministry of Health implemented temperature scans at points of entry to detect possible coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as of February 21; individuals arriving from China subject to 14-day quarantine. Furthermore, all international flights to and from Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula (LVI), Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe (NLA) and Mfuwe airport (MFU) are suspended until further notice. All international flights will land at and depart from Kenneth Kaunda International airport (LUN) only as of Friday, March 27. Additionally, authorities announced the suspension of cross border public passenger services, of railway passenger services, and of all cross border cargo transportation, although those carrying essential commodities will be allowed in the country. Furthermore, water transportation will have its capacity reduced to 60 percent. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/316201/zambia-coronavirus-screening-measures-implemented-as-of-february-21 https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/330846/zambia-authorities-implement-additional-restrictive-measures-march-27-update-3" Zambia,ZMB,20200327,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Minister of Health confirmed that every contact associated with the cases that emerged in Zambia will be traced and put under surveillence. Source: https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/26/coronavirus-cases-jump-to-16/" Zambia,ZMB,20200328,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The government has waived tax penalties and fees on the outstanding tax liabilities resulting from CoVID-19, suspended customs duties and VAT on some medical supplies and medical related commodities, removed provisions relating to claim of VAT on imported spare parts, lubricants and stationery to ease pressure on companies. The government had set up an Epidemic Preparedness Fund amounting to 57 million kwacha (0.02% of GDP) and had approved a COVID-19 Contingency and Response Plan with a budget of 659 million kwacha (0.2% of GDP) https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zambia,ZMB,20200329,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Zambian Ministry of health recommended avoiding non-essential travel within the country& avoiding crowded public transport, in a Facebook post; https://web.archive.org/web/20200404233223/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1545621675612484&set=a.773733439467982" Zambia,ZMB,20200403,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Zambian government has announced a release of 2.64 billion-kwacha (0.75 percent of GDP) to clear arrears and pay contractors. Import duties on mineral concentrate and export duties on precious metals were suspended to support the mining sector. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.boz.zm/Pressstatement_measures_in_response_to_deteriorating_macroecomic_environment.pdf" Zambia,ZMB,20200403,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Minister of Health confirmed that every contact associated with the cases that emerged in Zambia will be traced and put under surveillence. Source: https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/26/coronavirus-cases-jump-to-16/" Zambia,ZMB,20200409,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"On 9 April, the President in his second address to the people urged people to stay home. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430131636/https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Press-Release-President-Lungu-makes-Second-Address-to-Nation-om-Covid-19.pdf" Zambia,ZMB,20200409,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Zambian Ministry of health recommends ""avoiding non-essential travel & avoiding crowded public transport"" in Facebook post; https://web.archive.org/web/20200404233223/https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1545621675612484&set=a.773733439467982 In addition to this, the Ministry of Health recommends staying away from the capital Lusaka as it is the epicenter of the coronavirus; https://web.archive.org/web/20200404233542/https://www.zambianobserver.com/video-stay-away-from-lusaka-it-is-the-epicenter-of-the-coronavirus-minister-of-health/" Zambia,ZMB,20200409,H2: Testing policy,1,,"The first instance of testing was reported on 18 March, when Zambia had its first cases of covid-19. Zambia's Minister of Health confirmed that they were tracking for symptoms and testing for virus in people who had come in contact with them. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408211549/https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/18/zambia-confirms-2-covid-19-cases/ Ministry of Health has been maintaining in its updates that testing is being done for those with symptoms and travel history as can be seen in their Facebook post from March 27. Source: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mohzambia/posts/ US embassy in Zambia, in their advice, have said that 'persons with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 may be tested and/or quarantined.' Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200408212433/https://zm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ While it is not clear how comprehensive the testing has been, the evidence suggests the testing has been limited to those who showed symptomatic and history of travel/contact with those with travel history." Zambia,ZMB,20200409,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Minister of Health confirmed that every contact associated with the cases that emerged in Zambia will be traced and put under surveillence. Source: https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/26/coronavirus-cases-jump-to-16/ " Zambia,ZMB,20200414,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"On 14 April, Kafue District has been put under lockdown following its declaration as a hotspot for covid-19 in Zambia. Movement to and from Kafue has been restricted. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200415221520/https://zambiareports.com/2020/04/14/covid-19-kafue-full-lockdown/" Zambia,ZMB,20200415,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"In Kaufe district there is 'lockdown': https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/19b8f3c0-f7a4-49e6-90aa-1871837c7616" Zambia,ZMB,20200415,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,0,"In Kaufe district there is 'lockdown': https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/19b8f3c0-f7a4-49e6-90aa-1871837c7616" Zambia,ZMB,20200415,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"In Kaufe district there is 'lockdown': https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/19b8f3c0-f7a4-49e6-90aa-1871837c7616" Zambia,ZMB,20200415,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"In Kaufe district there is 'lockdown': https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/19b8f3c0-f7a4-49e6-90aa-1871837c7616" Zambia,ZMB,20200416,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"""Per the Minister of Health’s statement today, President Lungu issued a directive making the wearing of masks in public mandatory as part of increased COVID-19 prevention measures in Zambia. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200831022334/https://www.osac.gov/Country/Zambia/Content/Detail/Report/251986cc-38ee-4e4c-ad78-1875ef77459e https://web.archive.org/web/20200831022503/https://www.zimeye.net/2020/04/17/zambia-makes-wearing-of-masks-mandatory-in-public-areas/" Zambia,ZMB,20200502,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"I am not sure about the prior coding because it seems like most businesses were closed until the lockdown was relaxed. In fact, bars, taverns, restaurants, gyms and casinos were all closed before the relaxation of the lockdown on May 8 2020. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/08/zambia-to-reopen-restaurants-and-businesses-after-revenue-drop/" Zambia,ZMB,20200502,C8: International travel controls,2,,"All international flights must arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Lusaka Airport (LUN). Passengers and airline crew must be quarantined for at least 14 days at their own cost. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html." Zambia,ZMB,20200508,C1: School closing,3,1,"The president announced reopened examination classes in schools beginning 1st June 2020. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515005140/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/08/zambia-to-reopen-restaurants-and-businesses-after-revenue-drop/" Zambia,ZMB,20200508,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"The president in an address to the nation announced the reopening of cinemas, restaurants, gyms and casinos. However, bars and taverns were to remain closed until further notice. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515005140/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/08/zambia-to-reopen-restaurants-and-businesses-after-revenue-drop/" Zambia,ZMB,20200508,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Public events are not not explicitly cancelled in the government's announcement, but public gatherings are however limited to fifty people" Zambia,ZMB,20200508,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings of more than 50 people are banned. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515034626/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6" Zambia,ZMB,20200508,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Note: Public transport within regions are not suspended, but cross border public passenger services, railway passenger services, and cross border cargo transportation are suspended, although those carrying essential commodities will be allowed into the country. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515034626/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6" Zambia,ZMB,20200508,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"Partial lockdown relaxed on May 8 2020. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515034626/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6" Zambia,ZMB,20200508,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Partial lockdown relaxed on May 8 2020. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515034626/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6" Zambia,ZMB,20200511,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Note however - The Zambian government announced the closure of its border with Tanzania from Monday, May 11. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515034626/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6" Zambia,ZMB,20200513,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Also in place - Waived charges for person to person electronic money transfers of up to K150. These transactions are now free of charge. See: https://web.archive.org/save/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/zambia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Zambia,ZMB,20200515,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Zambia reopens border with Tanzania to cargo after COVID-19 closure https://web.archive.org/web/20200528215950/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-zambia/zambia-reopens-border-with-tanzania-to-cargo-after-covid-19-closure-idUSKBN22R1XT" Zambia,ZMB,20200522,C1: School closing,3,1,"president's address as of 22nd May 40. I, THEREFORE, EXPECT THE MINISTERS OF GENERAL EDUCATION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND HEALTH TO ADEQUATELY PREPARE FOR THE REOPENING OF EXAMINATION CLASSES AND AT THE SAME TIME, ENSURE THAT THE HEALTH GUIDELINES ARE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. 41. AS FOR THE RE-OPENING OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, THIS AWAITS THE CONCLUSION OF THE ONGOING STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS https://web.archive.org/web/20200528210859/https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HE-FIFTH-COVID-ADDRESS-003-REVISED-20.05.20.pdf As of 8th May, the president announced reopened examination classes in schools beginning 1st June 2020. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515005140/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/08/zambia-to-reopen-restaurants-and-businesses-after-revenue-drop/ " Zambia,ZMB,20200522,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"president's address as of 22nd May LET ME HASTEN TO ASSURE YOU, OWNERS OF BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS, WHICH I CLOSED IN MY FIRST COVID-19 ADDRESS, THAT I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU. YOUR BUSINESSES ARE CRITICAL TO YOUR LIVELIHOODS AND OUR SOCIO-ECONOMIC FABRIC. I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT YOUR OUTLETS WILL BE OPENED ONCE CONSULTATIONS FINISH ABOUT HOW YOU SHOULD OPERATE IN THIS COVID-19 PERIOD. I, THEREFORE, DIRECT THE MINISTERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT; HEALTH; AND COMMERCE TO QUICKEN THESE CONSULTATIONS. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528210859/https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HE-FIFTH-COVID-ADDRESS-003-REVISED-20.05.20.pdf As of 8th May, The president in an address to the nation announced the reopening of cinemas, restaurants, gyms and casinos. However, bars and taverns were to remain closed until further notice. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515005140/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/08/zambia-to-reopen-restaurants-and-businesses-after-revenue-drop/" Zambia,ZMB,20200522,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Public events are not not explicitly cancelled in the government's announcement" Zambia,ZMB,20200522,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No update on the easing of this measure as of 22nd May, 28th May Public gatherings of more than 50 people are banned. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515034626/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6 " Zambia,ZMB,20200522,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No update as of 22nd, 28th May Public transport within regions are not suspended, See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515034626/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6" Zambia,ZMB,20200522,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No update on new lockdown as of 22nd, 28th May Partial lockdown relaxed on May 8 2020. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515034626/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6" Zambia,ZMB,20200522,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No update on new lockdown as of 22nd, 28th May Partial lockdown relaxed on May 8 2020. See: https://web.archive.org/web/20200515034626/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6" Zambia,ZMB,20200528,C8: International travel controls,2,,"borders are open, but must spend up to 14 days in self-funded quarantine https://web.archive.org/web/20200528221141/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/entry-requirements" Zambia,ZMB,20200528,E1: Income support,0,,"No update as of 28th May, scanned major websites such as Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation https://web.archive.org/web/20200528222747/https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/?s=covid" Zambia,ZMB,20200528,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No update as of 28th May, scanned major websites such as Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation https://web.archive.org/web/20200528222747/https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/?s=covid" Zambia,ZMB,20200528,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No update as of 28th May, scanned major websites such as Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation https://web.archive.org/web/20200528222747/https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/?s=covid" Zambia,ZMB,20200528,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No update as of 28th May, scanned major websites such as Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation https://web.archive.org/web/20200528222747/https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/?s=covid" Zambia,ZMB,20200528,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No update as of 28th May, scanned major websites such as Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation https://web.archive.org/web/20200528222747/https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/?s=covid" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,C1: School closing,2,1,"Examinations schools opened as of June 1 http://web.archive.org/web/20200615145134/https://www.moh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HE-FIFTH-COVID-ADDRESS-003-REVISED-20.05.20.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20200615143530/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/staying-during-coronavirus" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No update" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Restrictions of up to 50 people remain in place https://web.archive.org/web/20200615143530/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/staying-during-coronavirus" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No update" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"In 22 May address, president in fact encouraged local residents to visit tourist sites in Livingstone to revive economy http://web.archive.org/web/20200615145134/https://www.moh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HE-FIFTH-COVID-ADDRESS-003-REVISED-20.05.20.pdf" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,C8: International travel controls,2,,"People in quarantine showing no symptoms allowed to self-isolate at home since 22 May speech but no explicit info as to whether quarantine requirements for international travellers are eased http://web.archive.org/web/20200615145134/https://www.moh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HE-FIFTH-COVID-ADDRESS-003-REVISED-20.05.20.pdf" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,E1: Income support,0,,"No update" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No update since June 2" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular communications from government https://web.archive.org/web/20200615151358/http://znphi.co.zm/news/situation-reports-new-coronavirus-covid-19-sitreps/" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No update" Zambia,ZMB,20200601,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No update" Zambia,ZMB,20200616,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"http://archive.is/qa2M2 State House press statement 16 June. “The President says owners of bars and night clubs and their patrons need to be more patient because the country has done well in stemming the spread of COVID-19 and it will be a disaster to make a decision that would push back the gains that have been made so far.”" Zambia,ZMB,20200625,C1: School closing,2,1,"http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. ALL THE BUSINESSES INCLUDING BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WILL EVENTUALLY REOPEN AND RESUME OPERATIONS ONCE WE GO THROUGH THIS PERIOD. THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO), AND THE CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC), THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, HAVE WARNED ABOUT A SPIKE DURING THIS COLD SEASON IF WE RELAX THE MEASURES THAT WE HAVE PUT IN PLACE. " Zambia,ZMB,20200625,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. ALL THE BUSINESSES INCLUDING BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WILL EVENTUALLY REOPEN AND RESUME OPERATIONS ONCE WE GO THROUGH THIS PERIOD. THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO), AND THE CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC), THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, HAVE WARNED ABOUT A SPIKE DURING THIS COLD SEASON IF WE RELAX THE MEASURES THAT WE HAVE PUT IN PLACE. " Zambia,ZMB,20200625,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. “ALL THE BUSINESSES INCLUDING BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WILL EVENTUALLY REOPEN AND RESUME OPERATIONS ONCE WE GO THROUGH THIS PERIOD. THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO), AND THE CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC), THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, HAVE WARNED ABOUT A SPIKE DURING THIS COLD SEASON IF WE RELAX THE MEASURES THAT WE HAVE PUT IN PLACE.” “AS I CONCLUDE, I WISH TO ENCOURAGE YOU, FELLOW COUNTRYMEN AND WOMEN, TO CONTINUE ADHERING TO THE SET GUIDELINES AND SOCIAL MEASURES AS FOLLOWS:(A) MANDATORY USE OF FACE MASKS BY EVERYONE IN PUBLIC; (B) AVOID UNNECESSARY CROWDING AND ENSURE SOCIAL DISTANCING; (C) PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR HAND HYGIENE AND SANITATION; (D) REGULAR CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES; (E) OBSERVANCE OF PERSONAL HYGIENE AND COUGH ETIQUETTE; AND (F) AVOIDING UNNECESSARY MOVEMENTS.”" Zambia,ZMB,20200625,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. AS I CONCLUDE, I WISH TO ENCOURAGE YOU, FELLOW COUNTRYMEN AND WOMEN, TO CONTINUE ADHERING TO THE SET GUIDELINES AND SOCIAL MEASURES AS FOLLOWS:(A) MANDATORY USE OF FACE MASKS BY EVERYONE IN PUBLIC; (B) AVOID UNNECESSARY CROWDING AND ENSURE SOCIAL DISTANCING; (C) PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR HAND HYGIENE AND SANITATION; (D) REGULAR CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES; (E) OBSERVANCE OF PERSONAL HYGIENE AND COUGH ETIQUETTE; AND (F) AVOIDING UNNECESSARY MOVEMENTS." Zambia,ZMB,20200625,C8: International travel controls,2,,"http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. IN THE TOURISM SECTOR AS I STATED IN THE LAST ADDRESS, WE ALSO HAVE TO GET BACK TO WORK. I, THEREFORE, ANNOUNCE THE REOPENING OF ALL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS WHICH WERE CLOSED, IMMEDIATELY. LET ME DIRECT THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORT, THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS AND THE MINISTER OF TOURISM TO WORK TOGETHER IN ENSURING STRINGENT HEALTH GUIDELINES SUCH AS (A) SCREENING; (B) TESTING PASSENGERS WITH SYMPTOMS; (C) MASKING; (D) SOCIAL DISTANCING; (E) FREQUENT WASHING OF HANDS, AND (F) FOLLOW-UP ON PASSENGERS WHO TEST POSITIVE AND SENDING THEM INTO QUARANTINE UNTIL THEY TEST NEGATIVE." Zambia,ZMB,20200625,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. THAT IS WHY MY GOVERNMENT HAS DECIDED TO ISSUE THE COVID-19 BOND AMOUNTING TO K8 BILLION AS A STIMULAS PACKAGE TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY. PART OF THE MONEY RAISED FROM THIS BOND WILL BE USED TO PAY OFF THE RETIREES AND THOSE ON THE SEPARATEES PAY ROLL WHO HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THEIR RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR A LONG TIME. IN ADDITION, GOVERNMENT IS SO CONCERNED ABOUT DOMESTIC DEBT OWED TO SUPPLIERS OF GOODS AND SERVICES. THAT IS WHY PART OF THE MONEY FROM THIS BOND WILL BE USED TO PAY OFF SUPPLIERS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING THE LOCAL CONTRACTORS. THIS IS A DELIBERATE EFFORT BY MY GOVERNMENT AIMED AT PLOUGHING BACK MONEY IN OUR LOCAL ECONOMY AND ENHANCING ECONOMIC ACTIVITY THAN LETTING OUR MONEY GO OUT OF THE COUNTRY. FURTHER, THE MONEY REALISED FROM THE BOND WILL BE UTILISED TO SUPPORT THE SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES THAT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE K10 BILLION MEDIUM TERM REFINANCING FACILITY THROUGH COMMERCIAL BANKS WHICH IS MANAGED BY THE BANK OF ZAMBIA." Zambia,ZMB,20200701,C1: School closing,2,1,"http://archive.fo/sg5DX" Zambia,ZMB,20200701,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"http://archive.fo/sg5DX" Zambia,ZMB,20200701,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"http://archive.fo/sg5DX" Zambia,ZMB,20200701,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"http://archive.fo/sg5DX" Zambia,ZMB,20200701,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"http://archive.fo/sg5DX" Zambia,ZMB,20200701,C8: International travel controls,2,,"http://archive.fo/sg5DX" Zambia,ZMB,20200701,E1: Income support,0,,"FISCAL The Zambian government has announced a release of 2.64 billion-kwacha (0.75 percent of GDP) to clear arrears and pay contractors. Import duties on mineral concentrate and export duties on precious metals were suspended to support the mining sector. The government has waived tax penalties and fees on the outstanding tax liabilities resulting from CoVID-19, suspended customs duties and VAT on some medical supplies and medical related commodities, removed provisions relating to claim of VAT on imported spare parts, lubricants and stationery to ease pressure on companies. The government had set up an Epidemic Preparedness Fund amounting to 57 million kwacha (0.02% of GDP) and had approved a COVID-19 Contingency and Response Plan with a budget of 659 million kwacha (0.2% of GDP). Furthermore, 400 doctors and 3000 paramedics were recruited to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The government issued an 8-billion-kwacha bond to finance CoVID-19 related expenses. http://archive.fo/HjCe1" Zambia,ZMB,20200701,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Monetary Policy Committee lowered the policy rate by 225 bps to 9.25% on May 19 to mitigate the adverse impact of the pandemic. The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) plans to provide 10 billion kwacha (3% of GDP) of medium-term liquidity support to eligible financial services providers and scale up open-market operations to provide short-term liquidity support to commercial banks. In addition, BoZ implemented several measures to stimulate the use of e-money and reduce the use of cash, revised the rules governing the operations of the interbank foreign exchange market to support its smooth functioning, strengthening market discipline and providing a mechanism to address heightened volatility, revised loan classification and provisioning rules, and extended the transitional arrangement to IFRS9. http://archive.fo/HjCe1" Zambia,ZMB,20200701,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Regular communications from government https://web.archive.org/web/20200615151358/http://znphi.co.zm/news/situation-reports-new-coronavirus-covid-19-sitreps/" Zambia,ZMB,20200711,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Restaurants, gyms and casinos are allowed to open, but bars and taverns remain closed."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200726124419/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/coronavirus" Zambia,ZMB,20200711,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Gatherings of over 50 people are banned."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200726124419/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/coronavirus" Zambia,ZMB,20200721,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Relaxation of adherence to COVID-19 guidelines fuels spike in cases, deaths in Zambia. [...] The situation has been compounded by the fact that many people have dropped their guard as they have stopped following the laid-down preventive measures such as wearing face masks, avoiding handshakes, maintaining social distancing, and sanitizing, among others."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200726125304/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/07/21/relaxation-of-adherence-to-covid-19-guidelines-fuels-spike-in-cases-deaths-in-zambia/ " Zambia,ZMB,20200723,C1: School closing,2,1,"In a press statement from the Government, ""Cabinet agreed that the remaining school classes that have not re-opened, including colleges and universities, shall remain closed. Cabinet would assess how the pandemic evolves before a decision is made on re-opening schools."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200726122304/https://www.sh.gov.zm/?wpfb_dl=254" Zambia,ZMB,20200804,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Zambia imposes COVID-19 negative certificate requirement for travellers http://archive.vn/c8fCe" Zambia,ZMB,20200806,C1: School closing,2,1,"All public schools have been closed since March 20 until further notice. http://archive.vn/A5Ho5" Zambia,ZMB,20200806,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Bars and taverns will remain closed until further notice. http://archive.vn/A5Ho5" Zambia,ZMB,20200806,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Public gatherings are limited to 50 people. http://archive.vn/A5Ho5" Zambia,ZMB,20200806,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Zambia’s borders are open, but under tight screening. Returning residents must self-isolate for 14 days at their residence after arrival. There is no requirement for visitors to self-isolate. http://archive.vn/5X6k0" Zambia,ZMB,20200820,C1: School closing,2,1,"Closed due to Covid https://web.archive.org/web/20200831015344/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Zambia,ZMB,20200820,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"“if you can’t work from home you may be returning to work. Remember to follow preventative actions like washing your hands regularly with soap and water, wear a face mask, and keep your distance from other people. Talk to your management and colleagues about creating a new workplace protocol for Covid 19” Bars have not yet re-opened. Official Zambian government information service for Covid-19. This information has to be accessed via the chatbox. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831015845/https://znphi.co.zm/" Zambia,ZMB,20200820,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No policy change" Zambia,ZMB,20200820,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change in policy found" Zambia,ZMB,20200820,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Travel within the country is permitted Official Zambian government information service for Covid-19. This information has to be accessed via the chatbox. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831015845/https://znphi.co.zm/" Zambia,ZMB,20200820,C8: International travel controls,2,,"14 day quarantine in place. Official Zambian government information service for Covid-19. This information has to be accessed via the chatbox. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831015845/https://znphi.co.zm/" Zambia,ZMB,20200820,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No policy change" Zambia,ZMB,20200820,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Official Zambian government information service for Covid-19. This information has to be accessed via the chatbox. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831015845/https://znphi.co.zm/" Zambia,ZMB,20200820,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Official Zambian government information service for Covid-19. This information has to be accessed via the chatbox. https://web.archive.org/web/20200831015845/https://znphi.co.zm/" Zambia,ZMB,20200820,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No policy change" Zambia,ZMB,20200901,C1: School closing,2,1,"Primary and secondary school examination classes reopened since June" Zambia,ZMB,20200901,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Restaurants, gyms and casinos are allowed to open, but bars and taverns remain closed (this seems like a national measure, so I am not sure about the previous coding of 2T). See:https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/coronavirus (accessed 14th September 2020, web archive unavailable)" Zambia,ZMB,20200901,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Note: Although public gatherings are limited to 50 people at maximum, gatherings of more than 5 people, who are not a family, need written approval from the local authority. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/coronavirus (accessed 14th September 2020, web archive unavailable)" Zambia,ZMB,20200901,C8: International travel controls,2,,"The Government of Zambia is enforcing mandatory 14-day quarantine, testing, and regular monitoring at their residence or preferred place of stay for persons entering Zambia. See: https://zm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ (web archive unavailable, accessed 14th September 2020)" Zambia,ZMB,20200901,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Note: This is mainly at the company-level. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive unavailable, accessed 14th September 2020)" Zambia,ZMB,20200914,C1: School closing,1,1,"Note: Speaking during the official opening of the National Assembly in Lusaka, President Lungu said, ""I announce the reopening of all schools, colleges and universities with caution, between September 14 and 18, subject to adherence to public health guidelines."" See: https://web.archive.org/web/20201116142701/https://allafrica.com/stories/202009120137.html" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004155457/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new update" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Public gatherings of more than 5 people, who are not a family, need written approval from the local authority. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004152728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/coronavirus" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Transportation Options: Are commercial flights operating? Yes Is public transportation operating? Yes Masks are required to be worn in public and on public transportation. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004153230/https://zm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new update" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"Movement Restrictions: Is a curfew in place? No Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004153230/https://zm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Entry to Zambia Zambia’s borders are open, but under tight screening. Tourist and business visit visas are available, but must be obtained in advance, not on arrival in Zambia. All visitors to Zambia must have proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19 in the 14 days before their arrival. Visitors are responsible for monitoring their condition for 14 days after arrival, and should report any occurrence of COVID-19 symptoms to medical authorities. Returning residents may be asked for proof of having tested negatively for COVID-19 in the previous 14 days. All airports are open to flights, though availability of international flights remains limited. Please check before booking. International train and bus services are suspended. Testing on arrival Anyone entering Zambia with a body temperature equal to, or above 38.0 C will be tested. Any other arrivals may be randomly selected for testing. These tests are in addition to the requirement for visitors to show proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19 in the 14 days before their arrival. Quarantine Requirements If your body temperature is equal to, or above 38.0, and you have other symptoms of COVID-19 (a cough, shortness of breath, a headache or a sore throat), you will be tested and taken to a government facility for treatment and quarantine until your tests results are known. Returning residents must self-isolate for 14 days at their residence after arrival. There is no requirement for visitors to self-isolate. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004150732/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/entry-requirements" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,E1: Income support,0,,"No new policy found to be in place for income support in Zambia" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004155457/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004151532/https://www.moh.gov.zm/" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. You can find out about the testing policy on the ministry of health webpage. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004151532/https://www.moh.gov.zm/" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change in policy found" Zambia,ZMB,20200926,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"Face masks are compulsory and must be worn in public spaces. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004152728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/coronavirus" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004155457/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new update" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004152728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/coronavirus" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004153230/https://zm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new update" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004153230/https://zm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Zambia’s borders are open, but under tight screening. All visitors to Zambia must have proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19 in the 14 days before their arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018205447/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/entry-requirements" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,E1: Income support,0,,"No new update" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004155457/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004151532/https://www.moh.gov.zm/" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004151532/https://www.moh.gov.zm/" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new update" Zambia,ZMB,20201006,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No new update Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20201004152728/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/coronavirus" Zambia,ZMB,20201019,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change in policy found. Restaurants, gyms and casinos are allowed to open, but bars and taverns remain closed. https://archive.vn/HGSqt https://archive.vn/NMBdU" Zambia,ZMB,20201019,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No change in policy found. https://archive.vn/HGSqt https://archive.vn/NMBdU" Zambia,ZMB,20201019,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change in policy found. https://archive.vn/HGSqt https://archive.vn/NMBdU" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"No new guidance, and Ministry of Education facebook page implies that schools are open under CoViD guidance: https://archive.vn/Xinlc" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"no new guidance found" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"No new guidance found - prior pages have the same information" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new guidance: https://archive.vn/spYph" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,C5: Close public transport,0,,"No new guidance" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"No new guidance" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No new guidance: https://archive.vn/MFKur (same guidance on this as last archived)" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No new guidance" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,E1: Income support,0,,"No policy change" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"https://archive.vn/VgeH9 - ""The government has waived tax penalties and fees on outstanding tax liabilities resulting from CoVID-19.""" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Both ministry of health facebook page and government covid dahsboard are updated daily: https://archive.vn/rquMV and https://archive.vn/qnPMe" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,H2: Testing policy,3,,"https://archive.vn/MFKur and http://web.archive.org/web/20201004151532/https://www.moh.gov.zm/ - while not explicitly called out, both websites imply testing is available for walk-in or by appt for anyone (for a price)" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No new guidance found" Zambia,ZMB,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No new guidance" Zambia,ZMB,20201202,C1: School closing,1,1,"Reconfirmation of school opening from Sep: http://web.archive.org/web/20201206150953/https://diggers.news/local/2020/12/02/weve-recorded-148-covid-19-cases-in-schools-since-sept-malama/" Zambia,ZMB,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change observed. Reconfirmation news attached. http://web.archive.org/web/20201213092413/https://diggers.news/local/2020/12/07/non-adherence-to-covid-19-measures-in-schools-putting-learners-at-risk-naqez/" Zambia,ZMB,20201207,C8: International travel controls,1,,"""All arriving passengers must present a certificate of a negative (SARS-CoV-2) PCR test that has been conducted within the previous 14 days prior to arrival to Zambia. Travelers who do not meet this requirement will not be allowed into Zambia. All international travelers are subject to temperature and symptom screening on arrival and will be asked to complete a travel health questionnaire. Visitors will be expected to adhere to COVID-19 regulations such as physical distancing, wearing face masks, and personal hygiene, as well as, monitor themselves daily for 14 days after arrival for symptoms of the virus and report any incidence to the nearest health facility. Anyone who shows any signs of COVID-19, will have to quarantine for 14 days."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201213092958/https://africantravelinc.com/content/travel-alert-0" Zambia,ZMB,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"New clue of government support ""So far, the government has helped somewhat by granting tour operators and hoteliers more time to pay income and value-added taxes."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201213092644/https://www.dandc.eu/en/article/zambias-travel-industry-pinning-its-hopes-building-domestic-tourism" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200127,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"On January 27, 2020, the Ministry of Health and the Chinese Embassy in Harare issued a joint statement urging Zimbabweans and Chinese nationals to delay or cancel travel between the two countries. This was reported on January 28, by the official Herald newspaper, in an article titled “Coronavirus: Zim, China urge delays in travel”. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504143606/https://zimfact.org/coronavirus-the-facts-on-zimbabwes-stance-on-china-travel/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200128,C8: International travel controls,1,,"ZIMBABWE and Chinese authorities are encouraging travellers between the two countries to either delay or cancel unnecessary journeys to stop the spread of the novel Coronavirus Surveillance systems in Zimbabwe have also been activated with special focus being put on the main ports of entry and exit; Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Joshua Nkomo International Airport and Victoria Falls and Beitbridge ground ports. Health and Child Care Minister Dr Obadiah Moyo yesterday toured Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport’s surveillance section to assess the screening of people coming into Zimbabwe. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504143147/https://www.herald.co.zw/coronavirus-zim-china-urge-delays-in-travel/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200209,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Ministry of Health Twitter Says “The country is on high alert with regards to the 2019 Novel Corona Virus and protocols and measures have been put in place at all points of entry into the country” https://web.archive.org/web/20200504143606/https://zimfact.org/coronavirus-the-facts-on-zimbabwes-stance-on-china-travel/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200304,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Zimbabwean government's entry and exit requirements were published on 4 March 2020 - People visiting Zimbabwe from countries affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) without valid medical certificates showing they are negative, will be sent back at the port of entry as the country strengthens its fight against the spread of the virus. The medical clearance certificates should show that the visitors were examined for symptoms and tested for COVID-19 at a Government-designated institution in their home country. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504142456/https://www.iata.org/contentassets/6c7c250671164fff9390e0b5f5177967/zimbabwe-ncov-measures.pdf " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200313,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Educational update on Ministry of Health Website recommendations and advice for public about hygiene https://web.archive.org/web/20200504144700/http://www.mohcc.gov.zw/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=category&id=15&Itemid=741 " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200317,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Zimbabwe declares the virus a state of national disaster and banned public gatherings of more than 100 people, for the next 60 days. Banned gatherings include church services, weddings, and all international sporting fixtures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200325170213/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/17/despite-zero-case-zimbabwe-declares-national-emergency-over-covid-19/ . See also https://web.archive.org/web/20200325170540/https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/africa/2020-03-17-zimbabwe-cancels-biggest-trade-fair-to-stave-off-coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504133424/https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/zimbabwe-declares-coronavirus-a-national-disaster-bans-weddings-and-gatherings-45122118 " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200317,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Zimbabwe declares the virus a state of national disaster and banned public gatherings of more than 100 people, for the next 60 days. Banned gatherings include church services, weddings, and all international sporting fixtures. https://web.archive.org/web/20200325170213/https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/17/despite-zero-case-zimbabwe-declares-national-emergency-over-covid-19/ . See also https://web.archive.org/web/20200325170540/https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/africa/2020-03-17-zimbabwe-cancels-biggest-trade-fair-to-stave-off-coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504133424/https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/zimbabwe-declares-coronavirus-a-national-disaster-bans-weddings-and-gatherings-45122118 " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Ban on gathering in nightclubs, bars, beerhalls, movie houses, swimming pools, sporting activities. Public gatherings should not exceed 50 people. These include religious fellowship, weddings, conferences workshops, and funerals. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425191725/https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1242184950989893633/photo/1 /web/20200425191819/https://www.herald.co.zw/new-measures-to-stop-covid-19/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200504133717/https://www.zimbabwesituation.com/news/new-measures-to-stop-covid-19/=" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Ban on gathering in nightclubs, bars, beerhalls, movie houses, swimming pools, sporting activities. Public gatherings should not exceed 50 people. Ministry of Health statement iii. Public gatherings: All public gatherings should not exceed 50 persons. These include religious fellowship, weddings, conferences, workshops and funerals. /web/20200425192038/https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1242180289666985986?s=20 /web/20200425192150/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/23/africa/zimbabwe-broadcaster-dies-coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200425191725/https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1242184950989893633/photo/1 /web/20200425191819/https://www.herald.co.zw/new-measures-to-stop-covid-19/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200323,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Until further notice, Government was discouraging unnecessary travel within the country including unnecessary movements beyond homes. . While Government will not, at this stage, close down informal markets, citizens are encouraged to limit their visits to such markets and in any case to reduce the numbers involved as well as frequencies to these markets. /web/20200425191833/https://www.herald.co.zw/new-measures-to-stop-covid-19/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200323,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,1,1,"Until further notice, Government was discouraging unnecessary travel within the country including unnecessary movements beyond homes. . While Government will not, at this stage, close down informal markets, citizens are encouraged to limit their visits to such markets and in any case to reduce the numbers involved as well as frequencies to these markets. /web/20200425191833/https://www.herald.co.zw/new-measures-to-stop-covid-19/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200323,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The president announced the closure of the country's borders to all human traffic except for returning residents and cargo. He said returning residents will be subject to strict screening procedures including rigorous enforcement of the 21-day self-quarantine. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504142743/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/24/c_138909326.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20200504142837/https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-zimbabwe-reports-first-death-shuts-borders/article31146790.ece " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200324,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools and tertiary institutions in Zimbabwe shut down on Tuesday 24 March as a precaution to contain the spread of COVID-19. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges and universities as a precaution against outbreak and spread of coronavirus following massive criticism for keeping the schools open. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504130104/https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20200323065236567 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504130252/https://iharare.com/schools-to-close-on-tuesday-24-march-due-to-coronavirus-breaking-news/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200324,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Ministry of Health Twitter campaign showing how covid is spread and encouraging people to stay home to stop the spread https://web.archive.org/web/20200504144312/https://twitter.com/healthtimeszim/status/1242513020422623237 " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200324,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"""The Ministry of Health in Zimbabwe is currently tracing people who might have been in contact with the country's prominent journalist who died of Covid-19."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200521125322/https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/africa/covid-19-death-zim-tracing-people-who-came-into-contact-with-deceased-man/ar-BB11CzZY]" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200325,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"Coronavirus taskforce set up. “The following terms of reference will guide the taskforce’s operations, to raise the general awareness of the public on the pandemic” Ministry of Health offers information about Coronavirus via whats app on its Twitter page https://web.archive.org/web/20200504144157/https://www.herald.co.zw/just-in-covid-19-task-force-set/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200325183514/https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1242729367249260549 " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200327,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"From today (Friday), in Zimbabwe Covid-19 awareness messages will be broadcast on two national radio stations in three local languages, reaching five million people (this is sponsored by Goal Global, an NGO) https://web.archive.org/web/20200504143836/https://www.goalglobal.org/stories/irish-humanitarian-aid-agency-goal-leading-fight-against-spread-of-covid-19-in-zimbabwe/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200330,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Zimbabwean authorities on Monday began enforcing a three-week lockdown in its fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) after the disease left one person dead and infected six others. President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a 21-day ""total"" lockdown from Monday curtailing movement within the country, shutting most shops and suspending flights in and out of Zimbabwe. Police mounted checkpoints on routes leading to Harare's central business district, stopping cars and turning away pedestrians who had no authorisation to be in the area “Sayeed said his business would take a knock, but he did not dare ignore the lockdown, which will be imposed with both police and military patrols.” With the unemployment rate estimated at around 90%, most Zimbabweans have informal jobs to eke out a living and few have substantial savings. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504131741/https://www.news24.com/Africa/Zimbabwe/coronavirus-zimbabwe-begins-21-day-total-lockdown-20200330 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504131829/https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/zimbabweans-fear-starving-in-their-own-homes-as-21-day-coronavirus-lockdown-looms-20200329 " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200330,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The Zimbabwean government announced a lockdown starting from 30 March. This lockdown has now been extended until 3 May. Public transport is now very limited. Zimbabwean authorities on Monday began enforcing a three-week lockdown In the township of Mbare, the usually bustling terminus for long-distance buses was deserted with only municipal street cleaners sweeping the empty bus ranks. We have been waiting here for more than two hours but there are no buses,"" Jawure told AFP while standing with his wife and daughter beside a bulging suitcase. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504135902/https://www.news24.com/Africa/Zimbabwe/coronavirus-zimbabwe-begins-21-day-total-lockdown-20200330 https://web.archive.org/web/20200504140036/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/return-to-the-uk " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200330,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"“Starting Monday March 30, 2020, and subject to further review, Zimbabwe will be under a total lockdown for a period of 21 days,” Mnangagwa said. “This means all our citizens are required to stay at home except, of course, in respect of essential movements relating to seeking health services, to purchase and procure food and medicines and other critical services supplies.” GVT “staying home means- only go outside for food and health reasons. Do not meet or visit others, even friends and family” https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/03/mnangagwa-imposes-21-day-lockdown/ /web/20200425192306/https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1244265605429149698/photo/1 " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200330,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"“Starting Monday March 30, 2020, and subject to further review, Zimbabwe will be under a total lockdown for a period of 21 days,” Mnangagwa said. “This means all our citizens are required to stay at home except, of course, in respect of essential movements relating to seeking health services, to purchase and procure food and medicines and other critical services supplies.” GVT “staying home means- only go outside for food and health reasons. Do not meet or visit others, even friends and family” https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/03/mnangagwa-imposes-21-day-lockdown/ /web/20200425192306/https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1244265605429149698/photo/1 " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200404,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"‘Stay at home. Don’t travel’ (Government tweet) /web/20200425192526/https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1246242452312375296/photo/1 " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200408,E1: Income support,1,1,"$200 approved to be transferred to each ""poor person"" to assist with coronavirus-related expenses. One time cash transfer. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506022954/https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/04/needy-people-to-get-200-lockdown-cushion/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200409,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Zimbabwe currently has one COVID-19 testing centre situated at the National Microbiology Reference Laboratory. [...] Some people are worried to the extent of questioning if the country has the required manpower and enough machines to do the job expeditiously."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200521132359/http://www.mohcc.gov.zw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=253%3Acovid-19-testing-in-zimbabwe&catid=79%3Aslider&Itemid=435&highlight=WyJ0ZXN0aW5nIiwidGVzdCIsInRlc3RzIiwidGVzdGVkIl0%3D] ""With kits unavailable, neither doctors nor suspected sufferers are being tested."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200521132458/https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/apr/09/doctors-sue-zimbabwe-government-over-lack-of-covid-19-protective-equipment]" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200411,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"With fourteen cases: ""Active contact tracing for the late, case #11 from Bulawayo is in progress. To date, we have identified 47 primary contacts of this case."" [https://web.archive.org/web/20200419070108/https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/12/coronavirus-zimbabwe-covid-19-update-on-11-april-2020//]" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200423,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended stay-at-home measures until at least May 3 /web/20200425192442/https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/calls-grow-reopen-parts-zimbabwe-crisis-ridden-economy-200422235520476.html /web/20200425192336/https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/covid-19-coronavirus-zimbabwe/5366479.html " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200423,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended stay-at-home measures until at least May 3 /web/20200425192442/https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/calls-grow-reopen-parts-zimbabwe-crisis-ridden-economy-200422235520476.htm /web/20200425192336/https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/covid-19-coronavirus-zimbabwe/5366479.html " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200426,C1: School closing,3,1,"PREPARATIONS for the second school term have begun but opening will now be delayed as authorities roll out changes to how the academic institutions will operate in view of the Covid-19 scourge. They were scheduled to open on May 5. Zimbabwe’s lockdown was last week extended by a fortnight to May 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504130441/https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/schools-opening-put-on-hold " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200501,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Mnangagwa, in his address at State House Friday, also said public transport such as commuter omnibuses remain banned with buses being the only public transport allowed to operate. Public buses only will be mode of transport; omnibus, kombis, smaller taxis are still not permitted to operate. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504140331/https://www.newzimbabwe.com/breaking-mnangagwa-extends-zimbabwe-lockdown-by-another-14-days/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200502,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the country's lockdown by two weeks to contain the coronavirus, while working people complain that they can’t make a living. Mnangagwa's response to them - it’s better for the economy to suffer than for the pandemic to kill people. The measure is intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 and requires all public activities to cease and most commercial enterprises to close, with exceptions for certain food and fuel vendors as well as health-related facilities. But some Zimbabweans, like Edmore Hangamwe, an informal trader, says the lockdown, which will now end mid-May, will bring hunger to his home if he stops selling vegetables at a popular market in Harare. He says lockdowns only work in the developed world. https://web.archive.org/web/20200504132215/https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/zimbabwe-extends-covid-lockdown-despite-pleas-workers https://web.archive.org/web/20200504132358/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200504,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"The Zimbabwean government announced that wearing a face mask in public spaces will be mandatory as of Monday, May 4, to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339441/zimbabwe-face-masks-mandatory-in-public-spaces-may-4-update-7" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200516,C1: School closing,3,1,"HARARE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday extended the COVID-19 national lockdown indefinitely. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224913/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/16/c_139062327.htm" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200516,C2: Workplace closing,3,1,"HARARE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday extended the COVID-19 national lockdown indefinitely. Under Level 2 lockdown, industry and commerce have been allowed to reopen under supervision while the informal sector remains closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224913/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/16/c_139062327.htm" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200516,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"HARARE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday extended the COVID-19 national lockdown indefinitely. Inter-city travel remains banned, as well as public gatherings of more than 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224913/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/16/c_139062327.htm" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200516,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"HARARE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday extended the COVID-19 national lockdown indefinitely. Inter-city travel remains banned, as well as public gatherings of more than 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224913/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/16/c_139062327.htm" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200516,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"HARARE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday extended the COVID-19 national lockdown indefinitely. Inter-city travel remains banned, as well as public gatherings of more than 50 people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224913/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/16/c_139062327." Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200516,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"HARARE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday extended the COVID-19 national lockdown indefinitely. Those in public places are required to wear face masks at all times. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224913/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/16/c_139062327.htm" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200516,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"HARARE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday extended the COVID-19 national lockdown indefinitely. Inter-city travel remains banned https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224913/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/16/c_139062327.htm" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200516,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All borders are closed to non-residents. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528225741/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/entry-requirements HARARE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday extended the COVID-19 national lockdown indefinitely. https://web.archive.org/web/20200528224913/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/16/c_139062327.htm" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200605,C1: School closing,2,1,"""Some colleges and universities have opened and schools will open in July 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622120743/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200605,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"""The authorities have opened the formal economy with bi-weekly reviews following a 35-day lockdown initiated on March 30, 2020. The informal sector has also been opened subject to regularization in terms of registration and improved sanitary services."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622120743/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200605,C3: Cancel public events,2,0,"Religious events (e.g. church services) allowed. ""Churches and mosques are now open with a prohibition of not more than 50 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622120743/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200605,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"""Churches and mosques are now open with a prohibition of not more than 50 people."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622120743/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200605,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"If universities as well as the formal and informal economies are open, it makes sense that people are not required to say home en masse. https://web.archive.org/web/20200622120743/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200605,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Zimbabwe’s borders are closed to non-residents."" ""People returning to Zimbabwe are subject to a 21-day quarantine period at a government facility."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622123239/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/entry-requirements" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200605,E1: Income support,1,1,"""announced that in June they would start paying US$75 to civil servants and US$30 to pensioners to cushion them from the COVID-19 pandemic effects and the challenging economic situation. This is an interim arrangements and will be implemented from June to August 2020."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622120743/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200605,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Continuing to test - ""As at June 17, 2020, Zimbabwe had undertaken 60,585 tests for COVID-19 and had 401 confirmed cases"" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622120743/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,C1: School closing,3,1,"All levels of education remain closed in Zimbabwe. To assist students, the government has implemented an online learning tool https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.ft.com/content/d88ad324-b22e-11ea-94fc-9a676a727e5a" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The government has reopened the formal economy with testing and screening requirements for companies that decided to reopen. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20200720200626/https://reliefweb.int/report/zimbabwe/zimbabwe-situation-report-10-july-2020" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Although all public gatherings are required to be cancelled, religious gatherings are restricted to 50 people. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Gatherings are restricted to only 50 peoples. There are no recorded exceptions to this policy. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"The government has the policy to restrict private-owned busses. However, state-owned public transport is still allowed to operate. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/20/c_139070480.htm" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,C6: Stay at home requirements,1,1,"Staying at home is recommended as there has been a surge in covid-19 measures since the the lockdown measures were eased. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Certain lockdown measures were extended in may. This includes intercity travel which is still banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720202911/http://knowyourcity.info/2020/06/zimbabwe-federation-response-covid-19/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Although a citizens are allowed to return, all borders to zimbabwe remain closed. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720202911/http://knowyourcity.info/2020/06/zimbabwe-federation-response-covid-19/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,E1: Income support,1,1,"The government of Zimbabwe embarked on a cash transfer programme for vulnerable households. There are also programs to support small and medium enterprises. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No recorded debt relief measures. Although there are tax relief measures for certain companies. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public information campaign to inform the public of safety measures and health policies. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Due to a limited testing capacity, only the symptomatic and eligible are being tested. These included certain workers and returning migrants. https://web.archive.org/web/20200720204147/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Situation%20Report%20-%20Zimbabwe%20-%2010%20Jul%202020.pdf" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200708,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"This is limited due to the limited testing capacity https://web.archive.org/web/20200720204147/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Situation%20Report%20-%20Zimbabwe%20-%2010%20Jul%202020.pdf" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200721,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools formerly scheduled to reopen on July 28 will remain closed, though according to media sources, mid-year public examinations which began last month will continue as scheduled. /web/20200730213943/https://healthtimes.co.zw/2020/07/14/covid-19-zim-tightens-lockdown-schools-reopening-deferred-economy-reopening-halted/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200722,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Starting 22 July, security forces will enforce a curfew between 6pm-6am local time. All non-working people will be required to stay at home, except to buy groceries and seek medical attention. Business hours will be limited to 8am to 3pm, apart from those performing essential services. http://web.archive.org/web/20200730220048/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/07/zimbabwe-imposes-curfew-spike-coronavirus-infections-200722052647613.html" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200730,C1: School closing,3,1,"Country wide closure of schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810180653/https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200730,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"All gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited, unless you need to access an essential service in which case you should try to maintain social distancing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810181725/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/coronavirus " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200730,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is now very limited. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810181725/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/coronavirus" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200730,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Zimbabwe is currently in indefinite lockdown. During this time, you are required to stay at home except to buy essential food or medicine, or seek essential healthcare. There is a curfew between 1800hrs to 0600hrs which is being enforced by the security services. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810181725/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/coronavirus" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200730,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Zimbabwe’s borders are closed to all human traffic except for returning Zimbabwean nationals and permit holders. Borders remain open for cargo. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810174953/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200808,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Zimbabwe's test cricket series against Afghanistan, scheduled to be held in Harare later this month, has been called off in the wake of the latest spike in Covid-19 infections. ""The government advises that the country was not ready to host any visiting sports teams yet."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200820183223/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29619831/covid-19-impact-zimbabwe-v-afghanistan-t20i-series-called-off" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200810,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Zimbabweans will mark Heroes' Day (Aug 10) and Defense Forces Day (Aug 11) without gatherings this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the authorities said on Tuesday. ""There will be no gatherings this year to mark both events. His Excellency, the President will address the nation using virtual platforms,"" Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said at a briefing. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810181725/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/coronavirus" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200811,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Lockdown still in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810181725/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/coronavirus" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200811,C8: International travel controls,4,,"""Zimbabwe’s borders are closed to all human traffic except for returning Zimbabwean nationals and permit holders."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200820113941/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200813,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Zimbabwe, alongside six other African countries, will start administering coronavirus antibody tests from next week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820183514/https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/zimbabwe-seven-other-nations-to-start-anti-covid-19-body-tests/5542575.html" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200818,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The curfew has been shortened to 20:00 to 06:00 (from 18:00-06:00), to help commuters get home and extend business hours by 90 minutes until 16:30. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820114321/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/370591/zimbabwe-authorities-reduce-covid-19-curfew-hours-august-18-update-13" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200818,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The curfew has been shortened to 20:00 to 06:00 (from 18:00-06:00), to help commuters get home and extend business hours by 90 minutes until 16:30. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820114321/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/370591/zimbabwe-authorities-reduce-covid-19-curfew-hours-august-18-update-13" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200819,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""Serological testing capacity currently stands at 1000 to 1500 tests a day, up from just 25 tests on 10 April. But there are concerns in the medical community that testing is happening mostly in urban populations and that it may not capture current infection levels. Reinaldo Ortuno, Médecins Sans Frontières’ head of mission in Harare, told The BMJ, “The number of tests outside Harare and Bulawayo is close to zero."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200820182848/https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3267" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,C1: School closing,3,1,"Schools at all levels remain closed in zimbabwe. The minister of education announced the reopening of schools scheduled for 14th of September. https://web.archive.org/save/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-09/02/c_139335333.htm" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"The curfew has been shortened to 20:00 to 06:00 to allow people more time during the day. This increased business hours. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820114321/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/370591/zimbabwe-authorities-reduce-covid-19-curfew-hours-august-18-update-13" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"All Public Events remain cancelled. This includes weddings, funerals and religious events. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820114321/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/370591/zimbabwe-authorities-reduce-covid-19-curfew-hours-august-18-update-13" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"the government has prohibited its citizens from all local and international travel, and banned all gatherings of more than 100 people, including church services, weddings, funerals, and all international sporting events. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324186/zimbabwe-authorities-declare-state-of-disaster-and-ban-gatherings-of-more-than-100-people-as-of-march-17" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Some modes of public transport are banned in Zimbabwe. Most people have to use private vehicles which now act as the main mode of public transport. https://web.archive.org/web/20200829050022/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/zimbabwe-s-banned-kombi-operators-turn-vehicles-to-mobile-stores/1889248" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"There remains a curfew and only people providing essential services are allowed to operate. Most people would therefore be required to stay at home. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820114321/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/370591/zimbabwe-authorities-reduce-covid-19-curfew-hours-august-18-update-13" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"The ban on inter-regional travel remains in place. Some people need special permits to travel across regions. https://web.archive.org/web/20200820114321/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/370591/zimbabwe-authorities-reduce-covid-19-curfew-hours-august-18-update-13" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,C8: International travel controls,4,,"All borders remain closed in Zimbabwe. https://web.archive.org/save/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200820114321/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/370591/zimbabwe-authorities-reduce-covid-19-curfew-hours-august-18-update-13" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,E1: Income support,1,1,"Income support measures include: A cash transfer program that targeting 1 million vulnerable households and a larger COVID-19 economic recovery and stimulus package. The package covered various sectors and included communities affected by cyclone idai https://web.archive.org/web/20200903170940/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"There are lending facilities for the private sector but they have not been described as debt relief measures https://web.archive.org/web/20200903170940/https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a good public health information campaign to inform all interested parties on new developments. Importantly, the public is made aware of all new policies. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903204928/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,H2: Testing policy,1,,"Zimbabwe is noted to have limited testing capacity and poor contact tracing systems. This reduces the number of tests they will conduct and affects their testing policy https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31751-7/fulltext#%20" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200821,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"Zimbabwe is noted to have poor contact tracing systems. https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31751-7/fulltext#%20" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200904,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"The Zimbabwean government announced that wearing a face mask in public spaces will be mandatory as of Monday, May 4, to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Police forces have been instructed to arrest anyone found violating the measure. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903212621/https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/339441/zimbabwe-face-masks-mandatory-in-public-spaces-may-4-update-7" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200914,C1: School closing,2,1,"1st September 2020, the schools opening dates are scheduled for 14 September 2020, for Cambridge examination classes and on 28 September 2020 for ZIMSEC examination classes. Cabinet approved that the ZIMSEC examination classes should start on 1st December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915064403/https://iharare.com/government-announces-school-reopening-dates-for-exam-writing-students/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200923,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Whilst the border remains closed (except for returning Zimbabwean nationals and permit holders), Zimbabwe’s state-owned Air Zimbabwe resumed its domestic commercial flights on 23 September. https://archive.vn/HO4yH" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200928,C1: School closing,2,1,"On 28 September, 'Zimbabwe’s schools reopened for pupils in two grades' of which the pupils need to take exams; this is the phase I of school reopening. 'Phase two will see the reopening of classes for primary school learners in Grade six and secondary school learners in Form three and five, followed by phase three which will see the rest of learners in primary and secondary schools going back to school on Nov. 9.' https://archive.vn/9pfbO https://archive.vn/nxw0r" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200929,C1: School closing,2,1,"Zimbabwe’s schools reopened on September 28th for pupils in two grades as part of a gradual process that will see all pupils return to class by early November. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930062429/https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-harare-archive-zimbabwe-8ced2d2ab18cf52bd8ff430ba0b5b524 Teachers in Zimbabwe are refusing to return to work after the resumption of some classes this week, accusing the government of failing to adequately prepare for the opening of schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012050702/https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/oct/05/zimbabwe-teachers-refuse-to-return-to-work-over-low-pay-and-lack-of-sanitation-covid-19" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200929,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"People are not complying with the regulations: https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/health/progress-against-virus-brings-complacency-in-parts-of-africa/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200929,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"The Government of Zimbabwe has declared a lockdown over COVID-19 and everyone is required to stay at home. Staying at home means: You only go outside for food and health reasons (as you can work from home) If you go out, stay at least a metre away from other people at all times Wash your hands as soon as you get home Do not meet/ visit others, even friends or family. http://www.mohcc.gov.zw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=252:stay-at-home-stay-safe-defeat-covid-19&catid=103&Itemid=743 People are not complying with the regulations: https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/health/progress-against-virus-brings-complacency-in-parts-of-africa/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200929,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"People are not complying with the regulations: https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/health/progress-against-virus-brings-complacency-in-parts-of-africa/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20200929,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Ministry of Health and Child Care encourages the use of masks in specific situations. The following are situations in which people are encouraged to use masks. - For healthy people wear a mask only if you are taking care of a person with suspected COVID-19 infection - Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing - Masks are effective only if used in combination with frequent hand sanitizing with alcohol sanitizer or soap and water - If you wear a mask you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly. http://www.mohcc.gov.zw/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=249:advisory-on-use-of-masks&catid=103&Itemid=743" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201001,C8: International travel controls,2,,"International flights resumed on October 1st. ""All travelers to Zimbabwe will be required to have PCR COVID-19 clearance certificates issued by a recognized facility within 48 hours from the date of departure in line with WHO guidelines"". In addition, travelers who show symptoms will be tested upon arrival for a fee US$60 per person at the port of entry. https://web.archive.org/web/20201005015632/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/09/29/zimbabwe-to-charge-travelers-tested-for-covid-19-at-ports-of-entry/ " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,C1: School closing,2,1,"Teachers have continued striking due to the dangerous and ill-prepared nature of the nation's schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027055058/https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/10/26/zimbabwe-to-recruit-new-teachers-amid-faculty-strikes/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No change as per the US Embassy in Zimbabwe https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change as per the US Embassy in Zimbabwe https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No change as per the US Embassy in Zimbabwe https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change as per the US Embassy in Zimbabwe https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change as per the US Embassy in Zimbabwe https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change as per the US Embassy in Zimbabwe https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,E1: Income support,1,1,"No updates here" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"No updates" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change as per the US Embassy in Zimbabwe https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No updates here" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No updates here" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201014,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"No updates here" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201026,C1: School closing,2,1,"More grades have returned to school as a part of Zimbabwe's phased reopening of the schools. ""Grade Six, Form Three and Form Five classes returning to school for the first time since March"" Info below: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027055556/https://www.chronicle.co.zw/schools-reopen-for-non-exam-classes" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201026,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No updates here" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201026,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No updates here" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201026,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No updates here" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201026,C8: International travel controls,2,,"According to the US Embassy in Zimbabwe, travels face a 14-day self-quarantine on arrival in addition to a negative PCR test for Covid-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201026,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"This latest information was from an update from the US Embassy in Zimbabwe, they stated that ""People are required to wear face masks in public"", this alert was first published on October 26th, 2020, so it is unclear whether the policy began earlier. https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,C1: School closing,2,1,"No policy change " Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change - this information is still relevant: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change - this information is still relevant: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change - this information is still relevant: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change - this information is still relevant: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change - this information is still relevant: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change - this information is still relevant: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No policy change - this information is still relevant: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027054244/https://zw.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,E1: Income support,1,1,"No policy change https://archive.vn/bUcbD#Z" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"Measures noted here but none are specific about contract relief for households: https://archive.vn/bUcbD#Z" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change, daily updates from the ministry of health here: https://archive.vn/UhFkn" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change found" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change found" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201109,C1: School closing,1,1,"Not so much 'recommend closing' but 'all schools open with alterations, like no sharing of textbooks. Prior to 9th, only some levels were open; all levels reopened on the 9th: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027055556/https://www.chronicle.co.zw/schools-reopen-for-non-exam-classes/ https://archive.vn/BiksP" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201120,C1: School closing,2,0,"""Zimbabwean authorities have shutdown a school in the western part of the country where 118 students have contracted COVID-19"" https://web.archive.org/web/20201130114532/https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/zimbabwe-covid-19-coronavirus/5669464.html" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,C1: School closing,2,0,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,C2: Workplace closing,1,1,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,C8: International travel controls,2,,"no policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,E1: Income support,1,1,"no policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,E2: Debt/contract relief,0,,"no policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,3,1,"No policy change" Zimbabwe,ZWE,20201201,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No policy change" Taiwan,TWN,20200102,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"In response to pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, Taiwan Centers for Disease Control advises travelers visiting outbreak area to take relevant precautions throughout trip and after returning to Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200107014432/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/g9UhvECqZ9jRayWsVjrl1A?typeid=9" Taiwan,TWN,20200106,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"In response to pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, Taiwan Centers for Disease Control advises travelers visiting outbreak area to take relevant precautions throughout trip and after returning to Taiwan. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200126025214/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/Dbg1J9leIDoxseqTHMiaxQ?typeid=158" Taiwan,TWN,20200120,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) is activated to serve as a coordinator of all epidemic responses and update the public about COVID-19. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200405093236/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/32NPG1QXFhAmaOLjDOpNmg?typeid=9 ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200407070520/https://www.ocac.gov.tw/OCAC/Eng/Pages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=329&pid=15730946" Taiwan,TWN,20200120,H2: Testing policy,1,,"9 individuals who have met the reporting criteria have all been tested negative for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200430061641/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/jFGUVrlLkIuHmzZeyAihHQ?typeid=158" Taiwan,TWN,20200121,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"This trend of fast response continued after Taiwan activated its Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), which serves as a coordinator of all epidemic responses and updates the public about COVID-19. Activated on Jan. 20, the day when the total number of global cases surpassed 200, the CECC coordinated a public campaign regarding the dangers of the new disease. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613080829/https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202003160019" Taiwan,TWN,20200121,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"Taiwan centers for disease control https://web.archive.org/web/20200414072715/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/File/Get/LO4IJGwYKrJ5urP3CQeLbw On January 23, 2020, level 2 of the CECC was established due to the fact that the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed on January 21, 2020. 3. Surveillance and Laboratory Diagnosis: (1)We began to identify people who developed fever, cough or other acute respiratory symptoms and who had a past 14-day travel history or close contact with the above mentioned people. They are all required to report to the health authorities and provide a lab specimen for further laboratory diagnosis. (2)When a person seeks medical attention using his or her National Health Insurance (NHI) card, the person’s travel history to areas affected by COVID-19 will display on the system because immigration data is linked to the National Health Insurance Administration. This system helps remind a physician to pay attention to past 14-day travel history and inquire and examine the person accordingly. This can effectively prevent failing to detect a potential case.(3)Since February 16, 2020, we have enhanced COVID-19 case finding by proactively seeking out patients with severe respiratory symptoms who had tested negative for influenza and retested them for COVID-19. In addition, patients who are highly suspected as COVID-19 infection by the physicians as well as medical staff with pneumonia or cluster are also subject to provide specimens for further laboratory diagnosis. (4)In order to have specimens tested quickly, we have improved our laboratory diagnosis capacities from 12 laboratories for 520 cases per day to 34 laboratories for 3,200 cases per day." Taiwan,TWN,20200123,C8: International travel controls,3,,"With effect from 23 January, traveler will be declined to board planes to Taiwan if his/her residence is Wuhan City. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200126000654/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/iLHMXe2cq6X3V7ayG94C4A?typeid=158" Taiwan,TWN,20200124,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"Cannot find explicit mask wearing policy but significant evidence of mask procurement and distribution to ensure there were no shortages: ""Recognizing that it had to ensure an adequate supply of medical equipment, including face masks, for health professionals and the public, Taiwan’s government stopped exports of surgical face masks on January 24 while requesting local companies to step up production. Daily production is set to reach 10 million soon, divided between the public, medical, and industrial sectors."" https://web.archive.org/web/20201012162910/https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/03/16/taiwan-china-fear-coronavirus-success/ " Taiwan,TWN,20200126,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On 26 January, Taiwan suspended all air travel to and from China, and put in place quarantine measures for passengers who flew from China. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703153605/https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/opinion/columnists/david-staples-dr-theresa-tam-should-answer-questions-about-covid-19-failures-or-resign/wcm/bc42fb84-33de-4b89-9a05-25d187b090c5?video_autoplay=true " Taiwan,TWN,20200127,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505145512/https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2762689 On January 27, the National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) and the National Immigration Agency integrated patients’ past 14-day travel history with their NHI identification card data from the NHIA; this was accomplished in 1 day. Taiwan citizens’ household registration system and the foreigners’ entry card allowed the government to track individuals at high risk because of recent travel history in affected areas. Those identified as high risk (under home quarantine) were monitored electronically through their mobile phones. On January 30, the NHIA database was expanded to cover the past 14-day travel history for patients from China, Hong Kong, and Macau. On February 14, the Entry Quarantine System was launched, so travelers can complete the health declaration form by scanning a QR code that leads to an online form, either prior to departure from or upon arrival at a Taiwan airport. A mobile health declaration pass was then sent via SMS to phones using a local telecom operator, which allowed for faster immigration clearance for those with minimal risk. This system was created within a 72-hour period. On February 18, the government announced that all hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies in Taiwan would have access to patients’ travel histories." Taiwan,TWN,20200202,C1: School closing,3,1,"Ministry of Education: extension on winter break applied to primary school, middle school and high school. No changes on exams. Parents can request for leaves to accompany kids. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200722161514/https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/life/breakingnews/3055299 " Taiwan,TWN,20200206,C1: School closing,3,1,"Around 8300 students from mainland China studying in Taiwan are not allowed to go back to Taiwan to continue their study. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319085900/http://www.xinhuanet.com/tw/2020-03/19/c_1125735584.htm" Taiwan,TWN,20200216,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Taiwan centers for disease control https://web.archive.org/web/20200414072715/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/File/Get/LO4IJGwYKrJ5urP3CQeLbw (3)Since February 16, 2020, we have enhanced COVID-19 case finding by proactively seeking out patients with severe respiratory symptoms who had tested negative for influenza and retested them for COVID-19. In addition, patients who are highly suspected as COVID-19 infection by the physicians as well as medical staff with pneumonia or cluster are also subject to provide specimens for further laboratory diagnosis." Taiwan,TWN,20200217,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"2 companies are asked to closing for 14 days quarantine due to workers tested to be positive, but no way near widespread or regional" Taiwan,TWN,20200225,C1: School closing,1,1,"Schools resumed with social distancing and other public health precautions in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20200225023636/https://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/202002250057.aspx" Taiwan,TWN,20200305,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Public events need to be evaluated and risks need to be analysed before taking place. If an assessment of the nature of the gathering finds a high degree of risk, the CECC recommends that the gathering be postponed or cancelled, or held in a different manner. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200403132049/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/yAhL46r86lz1uIi4r2DqSQ?typeid=158" Taiwan,TWN,20200310,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The Bank of Taiwan (BOT) has made financial assistance measures available to loan clients who are experiencing payment difficulties due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Until June 30, BOT's existing borrowers who have previously repaid principal and interest on schedule can apply for up to a six-month principal repayment extension. Borrowers must submit documents showing suffering and economic impact from COVID-19, such as proof of revenue decline, non-voluntary unemployment, or leave without pay. Borrowers must continue paying monthly interest during the extension period. Loan Extension: Companies or individuals can apply to defer principal repayment or extend loan. Credit card payment deferral at public banks: Individuals can apply to defer card payment without penalty and interest. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722174919/https://www.mof.gov.tw/eng/singlehtml/f48d641f159a4866b1d31c0916fbcc71?cntId=4ea6929857b04241aa6df34003fd9c25 https://web.archive.org/web/20200722174815/https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/taiwan-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html" Taiwan,TWN,20200319,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Taipei International Book Exhibition cancelled. https://web.archive.org/web/20200319160438/https://news.pts.org.tw/article/470969" Taiwan,TWN,20200319,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that starting from March 19, entry of all foreign nationals will not be allowed unless documents of granted entry are provided and that inbound travelers will be subject to a 14-day period of home quarantine after entering Taiwan. Source: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/a-nPqAsZWtTb7FJ_pgRsEw?typeid=158" Taiwan,TWN,20200325,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) recommended that indoor events that are attended by more than 100 people and outdoor gatherings that are attended by more than 500 people be suspended. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200326093150/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/ShUbXkJuFTOs3DCianO-YQ?typeid=158 " Taiwan,TWN,20200326,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No formal measures or restrictions placed, but ahead of Tom Sweeping festival Taiwan is imposing safety measures such as temperature measurement and icnreased disinfection on internal transportation. https://web.archive.org/web/20200327190831/https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202003270007" Taiwan,TWN,20200401,C5: Close public transport,0,,"Wearing mask while riding on public transport is required. https://web.archive.org/web/20200402172349/https://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/202003315014.aspx " Taiwan,TWN,20200412,H2: Testing policy,2,,"Taiwan centers for disease control https://web.archive.org/web/20200414074047/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/File/Get/ZtjUSK8CMhvTAUy59TOAYQ 1 Clinical Presentation Criteria One or more of the following: (1) Fever (= 38 ?) or symptoms of acute respiratory tract infection. (2) Abnormal sense of smell (anosmia), abnormal sense of taste (dysgeusia), or diarrhea of unknown etiology. (3) Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) highly suspected to be COVID-19 by doctors." Taiwan,TWN,20200417,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"he National Taxation Bureau of the Northern Area, Ministry of Finance (NTBNA) states that within the period of the implementation of the ""Special Act on Prevention, Relief, and Recovery of Severe Special Infectious Pneumonia"" (from Jan 15, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021), those who are affected by the severe special infectious pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic and fail to pay the tax within the statutory tax-paying period, may, within the statutory period for tax payment, apply to the taxation bureau for the deferral of the tax payment or for payment by installments according to Article 26 of the Tax Collection Act. After acceptance by the taxation bureau, it may approve the extension of payment at its discretion by 1 to 12 months or the payment by 2 to 36 installments (each period is calculated as 1 month). NTBNA states that in the event that a taxpayer fails to make timely payment of any tax for which the extension for tax payment or payment by installments has been approved, the tax collection authorities may, according to Article 27 of the Tax Collection Act, issue to the taxpayer a written notice, demanding the payment of the remaining tax in a lump sum. https://web.archive.org/web/20200526124007/https://www.mof.gov.tw/Eng/singlehtml/f48d641f159a4866b1d31c0916fbcc71?cntId=c0c5975593044efbab5713bfe4182bc3" Taiwan,TWN,20200421,E1: Income support,1,0,"Starting from 21 April, companies suffering a 50% reduction in income when compared to the same period over the past two years qualify to apply for salary subsidies. The government will subsidise 40% of wages of an employee up to a limit of NT$20,000 per month for three months. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20200511214349/https://thetaiwantimes.com/taiwans-unheralded-covid-19-financial-response/2587 ; https://web.archive.org/web/20200425120520/https://udn.com/news/story/120974/4508657" Taiwan,TWN,20200422,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"People in Penghu had to wear masks when outside their home as of April 22 after an outbreak on a ship https://web.archive.org/web/20201012162450/https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3931985 " Taiwan,TWN,20200505,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200505151137/https://taiwan.ahk.de/zh/%E6%9C%80%E6%96%B0%E6%B6%88%E6%81%AF/%E6%9C%80%E6%96%B0%E6%B6%88%E6%81%AF/news-detail-ch/information-on-the-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak As of 5 May. German Trade Office Taipei Public events are not prohibited but it is suggested to avoid social contacts to minimize the risk of infections. Furthermore, it is now strongly suggested to suspend indoor events that are attended by more than 100 people and outdoor gatherings that are attended by more than 500 people. Many public events have been cancelled or postponed." Taiwan,TWN,20200508,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"If social distancing rules are observed, large scale events are no longer subject to the advisory capacity limit of 100 persons indoor or 500 persons outdoor. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200518140732/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/zX8MpqpJoy-T9U5XVYdrSg?typeid=9" Taiwan,TWN,20200513,H6: Facial Coverings,1,1,"TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Penghu Magistrate Lai Feng-wei (???) announced Monday (May 11) that residents of Taiwan’s archipelago of Penghu will no longer be required to wear face masks outside their homes starting Wednesday (May 13). The measure, implemented on April 22, was aimed at curbing the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) in response to a cluster infection on the Kaohsiung-based “Goodwill Fleet.” Thirty-six sailors were confirmed as infected with the virus following a trip to Palau. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012162450/https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3931985 Mask wearing is generally recommended, cannot find an official mandate, but high levels of compliance and previous experience with mask wearing suggests practice is widespread" Taiwan,TWN,20200514,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Given that Covid-19 has had a wide impact on economic aspect, the Executive Yuan announced on April 8, 2020 that the rent of state-owned non-public use real estate is to be reduced by 20% for this year. Therefore, the National Property Administration, Ministry of Finance (hereinafter referred to as NPA) has made an inventory of the state-owned non-public use land that has been operated by the party entrusted by NPA or on which the encumbrance of superficies has been set by NPA in response to the impact caused by Covid-19, and decided to reduce the rent by 20% on April 23 accordingly. NPA also has considered that the state-owned public real estate managed by various agencies that has been leased out or provided for use according to the proviso of Article 28 of the National Property Act and the ""Revenue Directions for National Public Use Real Estate"" formulated and issued by Ministry of Finance must be handled accordingly. So, the measures to reduce rent and allow late payment in response to the epidemic situation was reported to and approved by the Ministry of Finance on April 27, to ease the burden for people and enterprises. The key measures related to state-owned real estate in response to the epidemic situation are described as follows: 1. The ""state-owned non-public use real estate"" managed by NPA: (1) Rent reduction: Except for the rent collected at the rent rate approved specially by the Executive Yuan or the statutory taxes and fees (such as land value tax, etc.) clearly stipulated by laws (orders), the rent payable, concession fee, and land rent for this year will be automatically reduced by 20%, the legal users are not required to submit application, and the overpaid amount shall be refunded with no interest or deducted from the payable. As for the land used for joint improvement and utilization, the competent authority in charge of the business concerned shall determine the reduction rate at its discretion, but the part allocated to the Branches of NPA shall not be less than the tax and fee payable. (2) Late payment of rent: Holders of use right in need of late payment of rent (including superficies rent and consigned operation concession fee) may apply for the extension of the deadline for rent payment for this year according to the contract to the end of this year, with no default penalty or interest charged. 2. For the ""state-owned public use real estate"" managed by various agencies that has been leased out or provided for use according to the National Property Act, the management agency may reduce the rent and utilization fee (hereinafter referred to as the consideration payable) or allow late payment at its discretion according to the circumstances of each case: (1) Reduction: The management agency shall determine the reduction rate, but the consideration payable after the reduction shall not be less than the actual tax and fees borne by the management agency; and the overpaid amount shall be refunded with no interest or deducted from the next term consideration payable. (2) Late payment: Holders of use right in need of late payment of consideration payable may apply for the extension of the deadline for rent payment for this year to the end of this year, with no default penalty or interest charged. (3) Other considerations such as concession fees collected by the management agency: it is entitled to deal with the matters of rent reduction or late payment. https://web.archive.org/web/20200722175320/https://www.mof.gov.tw/eng/singlehtml/f48d641f159a4866b1d31c0916fbcc71?cntId=8058d8442de4426cad0a665c7c1dc44d" Taiwan,TWN,20200523,H2: Testing policy,3,,"""On May 23, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it gradually eased restrictions on applicants for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing considering that domestic coronavirus situation is under control. The decision allows members of the public to undergo COVID-19 testing at their own expense at designated hospitals due to emergency situations, as well as work and studying abroad requirements, and obtain documents proving they have done the testing. Members of the public who are eligible for requesting COVID-19 testing at their own expense are as follows: 1. Those under home isolation or quarantine who need to attend a funeral of a deceased first or second degree relative or visit such relative with serious illness; 2. Those who need to visit other countries/regions for an emergency involving their relatives overseas, including accidents or serious illness; 3. Those requesting COVID-19 testing for work; 4. Those requesting COVID-19 testing for studying abroad; 5. Foreign nationals, mainland Chinese, Hong Kong or Macao residents requesting COVID-19 testing for departure; 6. Family members of those listed above. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200526054841/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/zvqg0FiEVgQDWcL3ftogcA?typeid=158""" Taiwan,TWN,20200529,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it further eased restrictions on applicants for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing. The testing is paid for by the member of the public. https://web.archive.org/web/20200604201121/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/TciankrTu-Vqk3mCoIhOmw?typeid=158" Taiwan,TWN,20200622,C8: International travel controls,3,,"http://archive.is/kNP0H Taiwan Centers for Disease Control “From June 22, short-term business travelers are allowed entry and can apply for shortened home quarantine period”" Taiwan,TWN,20200722,C8: International travel controls,3,,"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jS-7CBlMbf3gI19t_fKrTqqENAJTiP34HTsWZnjbcgM/edit?usp=sharing The CECC also announced the updated list of countries/regions eligible for shortened quarantine periods in Taiwan. The CECC reported that Hong Kong and Australia continue to record more locally-acquired cases in recent weeks, and the coronavirus pandemic is worsening in Hong Kong and Australia. In consideration of the status of the pandemic in the regions, the CECC has removed Hong Kong and Australia from the category of medium-risk countries." Taiwan,TWN,20200805,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan Health Minister and Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) head Chen Shih-chung (???) on Wednesday (Aug. 5) announced eight public settings where mask-wearing will be compulsory, in response to the country's increased coronavirus cases over the last few weeks. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012161730/https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3981125 " Taiwan,TWN,20200812,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Due to the surging cases in the Philippines in recent weeks, all passengers from the Philippines entering Taiwan from 12 August ""must cooperate with the airport for quarantine and quarantine, and go to the centralized quarantine place for quarantine for 14 days"". http://archive.vn/it6CX" Taiwan,TWN,20200813,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The Taiwan government allows children of Taiwan citizens, who are aged 2 to 6 but are of the PRC citizenship, to apply for entry Taiwan with their parents. ""In general, relevant children under the age of 6 and their accompanying parents must return to Taiwan, and must complete a 14-day home quarantine after entering the country. The implementation details will be handled by the Immigration Department and relevant units."" http://archive.vn/Reqxi" Taiwan,TWN,20200824,C8: International travel controls,3,," Related policy: on the 24th August 2020 the Taiwan Ministry of Education announced that ""Chinese students, both new and those currently enrolled in tertiary-level schools in Taiwan, will be allowed to enter the country with immediate effect."" According to the Ministry of Education, ""roughly 10,000 international students, of which 5,000 are from China, are expected to apply for entry to Taiwan amid the COVID-19 pandemic."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200903085847/https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202008240026" Taiwan,TWN,20200904,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Partial ban: ""Foreign nationals are permitted to enter Taiwan provided they are not entering for study, tourism or to visit friends. You will need to apply for a visa before travelling."" ""Foreign nationals entering Taiwan must provide a negative COVID-19 test report completed in the three working days prior to boarding their flight. Foreign residents of Taiwan are exempt from this requirement. On arrival in Taiwan you are legally required to self-isolate for 14 days if you have travelled from the UK."" Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200913111154/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/taiwan" Taiwan,TWN,20200924,C8: International travel controls,3,,"'On September 23, the Central Epidemic Command Center [of Taiwan] announced that mainland Chinese spouses of R.O.C. [i.e. Taiwan] nationals, for family reunion purpose, may apply to the National Immigration Agency of the Ministry of Interior for entry starting from 00:00 Taipei Standard Time on September 24. Furthermore, the entry plan also applies to the Mainland Chinese spouse of a foreign national and their underage child who accompany the foreign national. Those eligible for entry must undergo a 14-day period of home quarantine as required after entry into the country.' https://archive.vn/EXO0T" Taiwan,TWN,20200926,C8: International travel controls,3,,"""Foreign nationals are permitted to enter Taiwan provided they are not entering for study, tourism or to visit friends. You will need to apply for a visa before travelling."" http://web.archive.org/web/20201004190303/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/taiwan " Taiwan,TWN,20200926,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"""Face masks must be worn on public transportation. There is no general requirement to wear a face mask in public. Some shops and locations may restrict entry to those wearing face masks. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20201004190455/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/taiwan/coronavirus" Taiwan,TWN,20201014,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"There's no further news or official notice about policy change." Taiwan,TWN,20201014,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"There's no further news or official notice about policy change." Taiwan,TWN,20201014,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"There's no further news or official notice about policy change." Taiwan,TWN,20201014,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There's no further news or official notice about policy change." Taiwan,TWN,20201014,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There's no further news or official notice about policy change." Taiwan,TWN,20201014,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There's no further news or official notice about policy change." Taiwan,TWN,20201014,C8: International travel controls,3,,"On Sept.23rd, Taiwan started the new regulation about foreign passengers, the policy is different from region to region, and is different according to the purpose of travel. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023234633/https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5382/5385/7445/211420/229781/211422/216338/" Taiwan,TWN,20201014,E1: Income support,1,0,"There's no news or announcement that the current policy is abandoned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023235319/https://www.moea.gov.tw/MNS/COVID-19/home/Home.aspx " Taiwan,TWN,20201014,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"There's no news or announcement that the current policy is abandoned. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023235319/https://www.moea.gov.tw/MNS/COVID-19/home/Home.aspx" Taiwan,TWN,20201014,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"The campaigns are continued on public medias. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024000148/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/" Taiwan,TWN,20201014,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The test is open to individuals since late May 2020, the date is different according to the test purpose. The detailed policy is from a session of the following page, web archive failed to capture the exact page. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024000148/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/" Taiwan,TWN,20201014,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There's no news or official announcement about the policy change." Taiwan,TWN,20201014,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"There's no news or official announcement about the change." Taiwan,TWN,20201021,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"The regulations related to Covid-19 in Taiwan did not change in last week. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029041803/https://covid19.mohw.gov.tw/ch/cp-4840-53633-205.html" Taiwan,TWN,20201021,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"Public events with large number of people are not recommended, but not restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029041803/https://covid19.mohw.gov.tw/ch/cp-4840-53633-205.html" Taiwan,TWN,20201021,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"Gathering with large number of people is not recommended, but not restricted. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029041803/https://covid19.mohw.gov.tw/ch/cp-4840-53633-205.html" Taiwan,TWN,20201021,C5: Close public transport,0,,"There is no regulations to restrict public transportation in Taiwan. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029041803/https://covid19.mohw.gov.tw/ch/cp-4840-53633-205.html" Taiwan,TWN,20201021,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There is no regulations about staying at home at present. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029041803/https://covid19.mohw.gov.tw/ch/cp-4840-53633-205.html" Taiwan,TWN,20201021,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"The regulations related to internal travel in Taiwan did not change in last week. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029041803/https://covid19.mohw.gov.tw/ch/cp-4840-53633-205.html" Taiwan,TWN,20201021,C8: International travel controls,3,,"The regulations related International travel did not change in last week. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023234633/https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5382/5385/7445/211420/229781/211422/216338/" Taiwan,TWN,20201021,E1: Income support,1,0,"The current policy did not change in the past week. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023235319/https://www.moea.gov.tw/MNS/COVID-19/home/Home.aspx" Taiwan,TWN,20201021,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"The current policy did not change in the past week. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023235319/https://www.moea.gov.tw/MNS/COVID-19/home/Home.aspx" Taiwan,TWN,20201021,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Taiwan keeps its effort on notifying public about Covid-19 through traditional and social medias." Taiwan,TWN,20201021,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The testing policy did not change last week." Taiwan,TWN,20201021,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"There is no news that current policy has been changed last week." Taiwan,TWN,20201021,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"Facial covering is required in some public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029041803/https://covid19.mohw.gov.tw/ch/cp-4840-53633-205.html" Taiwan,TWN,20201029,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy found." Taiwan,TWN,20201029,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in policy found." Taiwan,TWN,20201109,C8: International travel controls,3,,"Entry quarantine measures for arrivals experiencing symptoms is enhanced from November 9: '1. Travelers who have symptoms upon arrival or have experienced symptoms in the last 14 days shall have their specimen collected at the airport or at the hospital after entry; travelers shall stay at a group quarantine facility to wait for their test result. For those who obtain a negative test result, their specimen shall be collected again at least 24 hours after the first specimen collection. 2. Those who have two negative test results and whose symptoms have improved, after the assessment of the doctor, may return to home or proceed to a quarantine hotel to complete the subsequent home quarantine period.' Also, 'starting from November 9, asymptomatic arrivals from Philippines are required to observe 14-day home quarantine and 7-day self-health management measures' https://archive.vn/MiXlx https://archive.vn/4L8tF" Taiwan,TWN,20201110,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in the policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201110,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in the policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201110,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in the policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201110,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in the policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201116,E1: Income support,1,0,"The Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan announced on November 16 that, for 'all manufacturers with tax registration and those who provide manufacturing technical services during the period from October to December' 2020 and are affected by the covid-19, the government will subsidise '40% of the recurring salary of the company’s full-time employees for 3 months (up to a monthly limit of 20,000 yuan [c.701USD]), and a one-off working capital subsidy of 10,000 yuan [c.350USD] multiplied by the number of full-time employees ([firms that have received the working capital subsidy from April to June or July to September will no longer be subsidized)'. https://archive.vn/re9G7" Taiwan,TWN,20201117,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change in policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201117,C2: Workplace closing,0,,"No change in policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201117,C3: Cancel public events,0,,"No change in policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201117,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,0,,"No change in policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201117,E1: Income support,1,0,"No change in policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201117,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"No change in policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201117,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change in policy." Taiwan,TWN,20201120,C8: International travel controls,3,,"'Starting from November 20, Indonesian migrant workers [to Taiwan] are required to undergo quarantine at group quarantine facilities after entry, and entry of migrant workers arranged by four Indonesian employment agencies is temporarily suspended.' https://archive.vn/tpNXl" Taiwan,TWN,20201128,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"'The Central Epidemic Command Center [of Taiwan] announced [cannot not find out on which day...] that it would launch the Fall-winter COVID-19 Prevention Program starting on December 1 to enhance border quarantine control and to strengthen community prevention and medical response measures. The CECC urges the public and medical institutions to follow these measures', including: [Quote] A. Border quarantine: all travelers coming to Taiwan and transit passengers are required to provide a certificate of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within three days prior to boarding the flight to Taiwan; B. Community prevention: people must wear masks in eight types of public venues, and violators who refuse to comply after being advised could be penalized according to laws; and C. Medical response: strengthen case reporting and specimen collection procedures, and formulate incentive indicators. [End of quote] https://archive.vn/ujZap" Taiwan,TWN,20201201,C1: School closing,0,,"Strict policies of Covid prevention in schools has since been relaxed, with no recent school closures. https://web.archive.org/web/20201218101936/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Category/Page/0vq8rsAob_9HCi5GQ5jH1Q" Taiwan,TWN,20201201,H2: Testing policy,3,,"As of 1st December, under the Fall-Winter Covid Prevention Program launched by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, all inbound and transit passengers must submit a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test report within three days of their flight to Taiwan. https://web.archive.org/web/20201218102748/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/KIUJU0aZex70DPFUN3d66w?typeid=158 " Taiwan,TWN,20201201,H6: Facial Coverings,2,1,"As of 1st December, under the Fall-Winter Covid Prevention Program launched by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, masks will be mandatory in eight categories of places, including healthcare facilities, public transportation, places of consumption, places of learning, sports and exhibition venues, entertainment venues, houses of worship, and offices and business venues. Those who fail to wear masks in these contexts and do not heed requests to do so will face fines of between NT$3,000 (US$105) and NT$15,000 for violating the ""Communicable Disease Control Act"" (??????). https://web.archive.org/web/20201218102748/https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Bulletin/Detail/KIUJU0aZex70DPFUN3d66w?typeid=158" Kosovo,RKS,20200308,H1: Public information campaigns,1,1,"First warnings regarding Covid-19 issued by Government of Kosovo institutions Facebook page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (source Ministry of Health): https://www.facebook.com/MFAKosovo/photos/a.1117746824923169/3033671163330716/?type=3&theater" Kosovo,RKS,20200311,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Decision of the Government of Kosovo as of 11 March 2020: ""public and non-public activities, such as sports events / gatherings, concerts, conferences, round tables, may take place indoors, but without public presence, until further decision"" https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/aprovohen-masat-parandaluese-ne-funksion-te-mbrojtjes-nga-corona-virus-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200311,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Decision of the Government of Kosovo as of 11 March 2020: ""public and non-public activities, such as sports events / gatherings, concerts, conferences, round tables, may take place indoors, but without public presence, until further decision"" https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/aprovohen-masat-parandaluese-ne-funksion-te-mbrojtjes-nga-corona-virus-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200312,C1: School closing,3,1,"Educational institutions of all levels are closed by the decision of the Government of Kosovo. Source: https://prishtinainsight.com/further-measures-taken-by-kosovo-govt-to-tackle-coronavirus-pandemic/" Kosovo,RKS,20200312,C8: International travel controls,2,,"On 12 March 2020, the Kosovo Government adopted the following measures relating to international travel: 2. Temporarily suspend air and land travel from high- and medium-risk countries; 3. Mandatory checks of travellers at all entry/exit points to and from Kosovo with the assistance of the Kosovo Police; 4. Mandatory self-quarantine for all citizens entering Kosovo from epidemic zones with a high or medium risk of infection according to the instruction of the WHO. In case persons are not able to self-quarantine, it is recommended that they be isolated in joint quarantine areas to be installed by the Kosovo Government; 10. Organised bus transport across international borders should be banned to countries labeled as ‘high-risk’ Source: https://prishtinainsight.com/further-measures-taken-by-kosovo-govt-to-tackle-coronavirus-pandemic/ " Kosovo,RKS,20200313,C5: Close public transport,2,1,"Immediate suspension of public transport announced by the Government. Previously public transport was required to undergo regular disinfection (announced on 12 March). This was followed by halting of all public transport the day after, on 13 March 2020. Source: https://web.archive.org/save/https://prishtinainsight.com/kosovo-govt-responds-following-first-confirmed-cases-of-coronavirus/ " Kosovo,RKS,20200313,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Government of Kosovo decision No. 01/09 of 13 March 2020: Prohibition of entry and exit of citizens in/out of the Municipalities of Klina and Viti Source: GoK decision No. 01/09 of 13 March 2020 As reported: https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/aprovohen-masat-shtese-nga-qeveria-e-kosoves-pas-konfirmimit-te-rasteve-pozitive-me-corona-virus-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200313,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,0,"overnment of Kosovo decision No. 01/09 of 13 March 2020: Prohibition of entry and exit of citizens in/out of the Municipalities of Klina and Viti Source: GoK decision No. 01/09 of 13 March 2020 As reported: https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/aprovohen-masat-shtese-nga-qeveria-e-kosoves-pas-konfirmimit-te-rasteve-pozitive-me-corona-virus-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200313,C8: International travel controls,4,,"The borders of Kosovo are closed to all foreign citizens. Returning Kosovars will be subject to detailed medical checks with the instruction to self-quarantine for the next 15 days following entry. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20200425161812/https://prishtinainsight.com/kosovo-govt-responds-following-first-confirmed-cases-of-coronavirus/ " Kosovo,RKS,20200313,H2: Testing policy,1,,"This data point is of speculative nature - there is no source confirming when the testing started or what is the testing protocol, thus the date of first positive case is taken as the testing start date." Kosovo,RKS,20200313,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"This data point is of speculative nature - there is no source specifying what is the contact tracing protocol, only some marginal remarks that the contact tracing is 'rigorous' - it is unclear what this means in practical terms. " Kosovo,RKS,20200315,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Public Health Emergency declared on 15 March 2020, with closure of bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs, shopping malls except for pharmacies, bakeries and grocery shops. Reducing working hours for banks and all non-essential businesses. Public institutions working – on reduced or compressed working hours. Source: OSCE Mission in Kosovo Covid-19 Situation Report, based on the Government of Kosovo decision" Kosovo,RKS,20200315,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"It is not clear when the official website was launched, this coding is based on the assumption that it was around the declaration of public health emergency - 15 March 2020. Main government Covid-19 related website: https://www.kosova.health/en/" Kosovo,RKS,20200318,E2: Debt/contract relief,1,,"Quote: Through an earlier Decision dated 18 March 2020, the Ministry of Finance and Transfers approved also the postponement of submission of the consolidated financial statements, management report, consolidated management report, audit report on the financial statements of legal entities with Kosovo Council for Financial Reporting as required by the Law on accounting, financial reporting and audit in Kosovo. This deadline is extended until 30 June 2020. Link: https://home.kpmg/al/en/home/insights/2020/03/kosovo--tax-relief-measures-to-address-coronavirus--covid-19--si.html" Kosovo,RKS,20200323,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Based on the Government of Kosovo decision No. 01/15 as of 23 March 2020: Gatherings shall be prohibited in all settings - private and public, open and closed - except when necessary to perform pandemic prevention and fighting work, and where two meters distance is permitted between people. In the event of deaths, only close relatives of the deceased’s family and persons performing the funeral service may attend the funeral. Decision 15 downloadable at: https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/documents-en/" Kosovo,RKS,20200323,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Based on the Government of Kosovo decision No. 01/15 as of 23 March 2020: Gatherings shall be prohibited in all settings - private and public, open and closed - except when necessary to perform pandemic prevention and fighting work, and where two meters distance is permitted between people. In the event of deaths, only close relatives of the deceased’s family and persons performing the funeral service may attend the funeral. Decision 15 downloadable at: https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/documents-en/" Kosovo,RKS,20200324,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"On Tuesday, March 24, the government of Kosovo decided to implement movement restrictions to limit the spread of the coronavirus. As such, individuals are not allowed to leave their homes from 10:00 to 16:00 (local time) except for essential work-related reasons. An overnight curfew is also in effect from 20:00 to 06:00. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327441/kosovo-movement-restrictions-implemented-march-24-update-1" Kosovo,RKS,20200324,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"On Tuesday, March 24, the government of Kosovo decided to implement movement restrictions to limit the spread of the coronavirus. As such, individuals are not allowed to leave their homes from 10:00 to 16:00 (local time) except for essential work-related reasons. An overnight curfew is also in effect from 20:00 to 06:00. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/327441/kosovo-movement-restrictions-implemented-march-24-update-1" Kosovo,RKS,20200328,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Curfew extended to 17:00 to 6:00 every day. Source: OSCE COVID-19 situation report (PDF) " Kosovo,RKS,20200328,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Curfew extended to 17:00 to 6:00 every day. Source: OSCE COVID-19 situation report (PDF)" Kosovo,RKS,20200330,E1: Income support,1,0,"Quote: ""Salary compensation Financial support to companies in financial distress as a result of their decline in activity due to a public health emergency situation, as follows: • Coverage of monthly salaries of employees in the amount of €170 per employee, for April and May. Total value: €41million; In order to benefit from this measure, the following criteria must be met: — The employer, through the electronic EDI system, must complete and upload the form and list designed by TAK (Tax Authorities of Kosovo), no later than 15 May 2020. — The employer must prove that their activity was negatively affected directly or indirectly by the health emergency situation with the decisions of the Government of Kosovo to prevent the spread of the virus, proving financial difficulties through the cash book, bank balance sheet and other similar evidence. — The employee can only benefit from this scheme from their primary employer if they have more than one employer, for the period to February 2020."" Link: https://assets.ey.com/content/dam/ey-sites/ey-com/en_al/generic-content/pdf/ey-government-support-package-albania-and-kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200401,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Quote: ""? Lease subsidies Further financial support is available for lessors in the form of a lease subsidy of up to (50%) of the value of the lease for small and medium-sized enterprises, for April and May. Total value: €12million. The lessee, after completing and uploading the form through the EDI electronic system, no later than 15 May 2020, must prove that the lease contract was concluded before 1 March 2020. They must prove that their activity has been negatively affected by the emergency situation. In order to receive a subsidy of up to 50% for the payment of rent, the lessor must have a bank account in one of the commercial banks of Kosovo. For this measure, the tenants who have prepaid annual rent will not benefit, only those who have the obligation of unpaid rent for two months from the beginning of the pandemic."" Link: https://assets.ey.com/content/dam/ey-sites/ey-com/en_al/generic-content/pdf/ey-government-support-package-albania-and-kosovo.pdf Property tax Pursuant to Kosovo Law on the Tax on Property (essentially taxing companies/individuals based on properties held), a decision has been issued on the postponement of issuance of property tax bills, including the postponement of payment of first installment for 2020 and postponement of deadline for filing of complaints on property tax bills and certificates of assessed values. Customs duties and VAT All production business entities registered in Kosovo (or their contractors), who deal with the import of raw materials, including wheat and flour, for the production of bread and bread products are exempt from customs duties and VAT on these supplies. The impact of these measures on the businesses should be considered on a case by case basis. Business tax The deadline for filing tax returns, reports and payments, as well as handling and adjudicating claims for refunds related to the implementation of applicable tax legislation, has been extended from 31 March 2020 until 30 April 2020." Kosovo,RKS,20200414,C8: International travel controls,4,,"Continued closure of all crossing points for non-Kosovo residents. Kosovo residents and diplomatic corps representatives coming through the crossing points are medically checked and quarantined for 14 days. Source: OSCE Covid-19 Kosovo Situation Report of 16 April 2020 (PDF)" Kosovo,RKS,20200415,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"As of Wednesday 15 April 2020, 06:00 hrs, all persons in Kosovo may only travel to purchase food, medicine and hygienic products during a prescribed 1.5 hour period per day. This measure shall be in place until 4 May. https://prishtinainsight.com/further-restrictions-on-movement-put-in-place/" Kosovo,RKS,20200415,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As of Wednesday 15 April 2020, 06:00 hrs, all persons in Kosovo may only travel to purchase food, medicine and hygienic products during a prescribed 1.5 hour period per day. This measure shall be in place until 4 May. https://prishtinainsight.com/further-restrictions-on-movement-put-in-place/" Kosovo,RKS,20200504,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Minister of health, Minister Arben Vitia, announced commencment from today of these businesses: construction and real estate; vehicle trade (in part); retail trade (in part); repair of personal items and furniture; consulting offices (with essential staff lists). https://web.archive.org/web/20200511073352/https://msh.rks-gov.net/adresimi-i-ministrit-arben-vitia-para-mediave-per-masat-e-reja-per-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200504,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"Minister of health, Minister Arben Vitia, announced some easing of restrictions from today - people are allowed outside for longer (increased from 1.5 hours to 3 hours). https://web.archive.org/web/20200511073352/https://msh.rks-gov.net/adresimi-i-ministrit-arben-vitia-para-mediave-per-masat-e-reja-per-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200518,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"While transport is resuming, have selected 'Recommended' as there is still restricted use: ""Rail transport will also resume, as will urban and interurban transportation networks. Passengers are required to prove that they are travelling during their allocated time slot or that they are essential workers."" /web/20200522010904/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf /web/20200522011116/https://msh.rks-gov.net/udhezuesi-i-perkohshem-per-aplikimin-e-masave-per-parandalimin-dhe-luftimin-e-covid-19-ne-institucione-publike-dhe-private/" Kosovo,RKS,20200518,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""Individuals are permitted to leave their residences for four hours each day during specific timeframes in the morning and evening. Citizens are allocated two timeslots per day to travel outside based on their national identity number."" /web/20200522010904/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf /web/20200522011116/https://msh.rks-gov.net/udhezuesi-i-perkohshem-per-aplikimin-e-masave-per-parandalimin-dhe-luftimin-e-covid-19-ne-institucione-publike-dhe-private/" Kosovo,RKS,20200518,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"""Tax policy: The Tax Administration of Kosovo has extended the deadline to file and pay tax liabilities and pension contributions until 30 June. Additionally, taxpayers affected by the crisis will be able to apply for an extension of tax payment deadlines for up to three years. On 18 May, the Ministry of Finance and Transfers announced that all interest on unpaid property taxes would be suspended until 2021."" /web/20200522010904/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200528,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"""From May 28, authorities eased the nationwide curfew, rolling it back to 2100-0500 nightly, with residents being allowed to move freely and without restrictions during noncurfew hours. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622210559/https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-kosovo-eases-certain-measures-june-1" Kosovo,RKS,20200601,C1: School closing,3,1,"Nurseries and kindergartens have reopened on 1 June. Primary and secondary schools are expected to re-open between 15 and 30 June. http://web.archive.org/web/20200611211836/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf " Kosovo,RKS,20200601,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Taxis, dine-in restaurants, cinemas, theatres, shopping malls and select sports events have resumed operations. "" http://web.archive.org/web/20200611211836/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200601,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Major cultural events, such as the Pristina Film Festival, are scheduled to take place. Social distancing measures will continue regardless. http://web.archive.org/web/20200611211836/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200601,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"There is a planned opening of cinemas, sporting events and theatres from today, and so I have assumed that this means restriction on gatherings is increased and I've chosen a limit of up to 100 people as this seems reasonable for these types of events. However, I haven't been able to find an exact number so this is an assumption. https://web.archive.org/web/20200601085650/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf " Kosovo,RKS,20200601,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Taken from the US Embassy in Kosovo webpage: ""Land borders are opened at the following border points: Merdare, Vermice, Kulla, Hani i Elezit, Jarinje and Dheu i Bardhe. All persons entering the territory of the Republic of Kosovo are obliged to undergo the examinations of the medical teams of MFMCs (Main Family Medicine Centers) at the border points and to apply protective measures against COVID-19."" http://web.archive.org/web/20200611195707/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20200608,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"From Monday 8 June, there are no mandatory curfews in Kosovo. http://web.archive.org/web/20200611210000/https://msh.rks-gov.net/adresimi-i-ministrit-te-shendetesise-ne-konferencen-e-sotme-per-media/ http://web.archive.org/web/20200611195707/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20200608,C8: International travel controls,1,,"From 8 June, citizens from any country that enter the Republic of Kosovo do not need to self-isolate at home for 7 days. http://web.archive.org/web/20200611210000/https://msh.rks-gov.net/adresimi-i-ministrit-te-shendetesise-ne-konferencen-e-sotme-per-media/" Kosovo,RKS,20200612,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Health Ministry has recommended re-closing a number of firms, theatres and government ministries where there have been new reported cases, although the government has yet to act upon these recommendations. Given the growing number of new cases, new easing measures are unlikely to be implemented until the number of new cases drops to acceptable levels. "" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622204131/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200612,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"No evidence of change in lockdown easing policies despite increase of cases, but reports of increased police activity ""to enforce social distancing and responsible conduct."" https://web.archive.org/web/20200622211356/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200616,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The airport in Pristina is expected to open on June 28, 2020. Travellers are recommended to have a negative COVID-19 test within 4 days of arrival. The COVID-19 test is not required for departing passengers. https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/#:~:text=Currently%20there%20are%20no%20mandatory,if%20there%20are%20quarantine%20restrictions." Kosovo,RKS,20200630,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"As of 6 July, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and similar venues across Kosovo are prohibited from operating between 21:00 and 05:00 in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Likewise, all indoor pools, gyms and similar athletic facilities were closed. o All hospitals and other healthcare centres have been ordered to reduce the number of elective procedures and non-essential health services to focus their resources on combating the growing COVID-19 caseload. o To limit the spread of the virus, all public institutions and private firms are required to reduce the number of employees working at a time to the minimum number of staff required to remain operational. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718022550/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200630,C3: Cancel public events,1,1,"Could not find anything specific: https://web.archive.org/web/20200718024357/https://kosova.health/masat/" Kosovo,RKS,20200630,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,3,1,"Could not find anything specific: https://web.archive.org/web/20200718024357/https://kosova.health/masat/" Kosovo,RKS,20200630,C8: International travel controls,1,,"Border measures • As part of phase three of the de-confinement plan, all land borders have been reopened. Travellers entering Kosovo must pass a medical examination and COVID-19 test, but are no longer required to self-isolate for seven days. • On 28 June, the airport in Pristina was reopened for the first time since it was closed in March due to the COVID-19 crisis. Flights are permitted to land at 45 minute intervals to ensure all arriving passengers are adequately screened and to avoid overcrowding. • Effective 1 April, the former government removed the 100% tariffs on imports originating from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina and put in place reciprocity measures with Serbia. These reciprocity measures were reversed on 5 June by the new Prime Minister Hoti, which effects the ongoing Kosovo-Serbia dialogue and led the US to unblock aid measures to Kosovo. • The Ministry of Internal Affairs has enabled foreigners living in Kosovo to extend their residency through a simplified procedure due to complications in the application process caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Additionally, expired residency permits will continue to be valid for foreigners who are unable to reapply to renew their residence permits due to the closure of public institutions • As of 13 July, all travellers entering Kosovo from North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro must provide a negative COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours before arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718022550/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200630,E1: Income support,1,0,"Same policies as before: https://web.archive.org/web/20200718022550/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200630,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"Same policies as before: https://web.archive.org/web/20200718022550/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200630,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"It appears to be a daily covid briefing https://web.archive.org/save/https://msh.rks-gov.net/45994/" Kosovo,RKS,20200630,H2: Testing policy,1,,"""· Full use of existing testing capacities; · Creation of new testing capacities in the regions; · Licensing of private health institutions to perform tests for COVID 19, in accordance with applicable laws; · Prioritization of testing of the most needy people."" Apart from ""most needy"" I could not find anything, even after having read the Aministrative Instruction no.1 and 2./2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200718025238/https://msh.rks-gov.net/qeveria-miratoi-masat-e-reja-per-parandalimin-e-pandemise-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200705,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Unable to find sources to confirm date detailed below so have coded from July 5: The government of Kosovo made wearing mask mandatory on July 5 in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201015100253/https://euronews.al/en/kosovo/2020/07/31/thousands-fined-in-kosovo-for-not-wearing-mandatory-face-mask A summary from the United Nations Kosovo Team says that measures coming into force on July 13: ' Masks are mandatory in all activities outside of the apartments and houses, for all individuals' https://web.archive.org/web/20201015100616/https://unkt.org/2020/07/16/recap-ministry-healths-governemnt-measures-entering-force-13-july-2020/ " Kosovo,RKS,20200706,C1: School closing,3,1," A recent UNDP Survey found that 96% of children were able to effectively participate in distance learning initiatives during the confinement and that households hold largely favourable views of the learning opportunities that have been provided throughout the COVID-19 crisis. • Although nurseries and kindergartens were reopened on 1 June, they were closed again as of 13 July due to growing numbers of COVID-19 cases throughout Kosovo. The government is currently developing an online learning platform that can be used by students unable to attend school due to the COVID-19 crisis. At the moment, learning materials are shared via online learning platforms such as Moodle, however some recorded courses will be televised. Likewise, the government is currently working with internet service providers to provide all students with free internet access so that they can participate in online distance learning activities. • The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation is working with firms to provide students with computers to enable them to participate in online distance learning activities. • Phase three of the de-confinement plan allows certain exams and doctoral thesis defences to be held from 1 June onward. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718022550/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200706,C5: Close public transport,1,0,"https://web.archive.org/web/20200718022550/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200706,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"New Restrictions (6 July – Present) o Due to high numbers of new COVID-19 cases, residents of Pristina, Ferizaj, Prizren,Vushtrri, Mitrovica South, Gjilan, Fushë Kosovë and Shtërpcë are prohibited from leaving their homes between 21:00 and 05:00 for any reason other than emergencies such as urgent health issues, domestic violence or the death of a family member. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718022550/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200728,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"On 28th July 2020, the Kosovar government reintroduced previous lockdown measures, which included banning restaurants, cafes and night clubs from being open between the hours of 10.30pm and 5am. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729120810/https://www.wmdt.com/i/the-latest-kosovo-adopts-previous-lockdown-restrictions/" Kosovo,RKS,20200728,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"As part of the reintroduced lockdown restrictions which began on 28th July 2020, the Kosovar government has banned: public gatherings of more than five people in squares or parks, sporting, recreational and cultural activities. Ahead of the Eid-al-Adha celebrations, public markets involving the sale of vehicles, animals, and animal slaughter outside of authorised premises are also banned. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729120810/https://www.wmdt.com/i/the-latest-kosovo-adopts-previous-lockdown-restrictions/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200729122702/https://prishtinainsight.com/new-measures-introduced-in-effort-to-contain-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200728,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"On 28th July 2020, the Kosovar government reintroduced previous lockdown measures including the banning of public gatherings, religious ceremonies and gatherings of more than five people. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729120810/https://www.wmdt.com/i/the-latest-kosovo-adopts-previous-lockdown-restrictions/" Kosovo,RKS,20200728,C6: Stay at home requirements,3,0,"On 28th July 2020, curfew rules have been applied to the municipalities of Prishtina, Prizren, Peja, Podujevo, Gjakova, Ferizaj, Lipjan, Drenas, Vushtrri, South Mitrovica, Gjilan, Fushe Kosove and Strpce. The new hours are 10.30pm-05.00am. Further restrictions on citizens over the age of 65 and citizens suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and chronic lung disease, are only permitted to move freely in public between 05.00am-10.00am and 06.00pm-09.00pm. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729122702/https://prishtinainsight.com/new-measures-introduced-in-effort-to-contain-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200729,C1: School closing,2,0,"In a decision made on 28th July 2020, kindergartens will be allowed to reopen provided they adhere to guidelines in the Kosovar government's Covid-19 manual. https://web.archive.org/web/20200729122702/https://prishtinainsight.com/new-measures-introduced-in-effort-to-contain-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200730,C8: International travel controls,2,,"From July 30, 2020, ""all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo who come from countries with high risk of infection such as Albania, Northern Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, are forced to self-quarantine for 7 days in their houses"" and ""all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo (citizens with a residence permit or temporary residence permit) who leave the territory of the Republic of Kosovo and do not return within 48 hours are required to prove that they are not infected with COVID-19 with RT-PCR test on Sars COV-2, otherwise they must be isolated for 7 days in their houses/apartments"" as stated in a government announcement on the 29th July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200730203654/https://euronews.al/en/kosovo/2020/07/28/kosovo-imposes-new-restrictive-measures-self-quarantine-for-everyone-entering-from-albania" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,C1: School closing,2,0,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729122702/https://prishtinainsight.com/new-measures-introduced-in-effort-to-contain-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"No new update. Same as before. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200729122702/https://prishtinainsight.com/new-measures-introduced-in-effort-to-contain-covid-19/" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809120039/https://apnews.com/9456102fcf942d9e476c9000a1591a59" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809120039/https://apnews.com/9456102fcf942d9e476c9000a1591a59" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"As of 29 July, Public transportation is now required to operate at half capacity to enable riders to follow social distancing guidelines while travelling. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809121054/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Due to high numbers of new COVID-19 cases, residents of Pristina and 12 other municipalities are prohibited from leaving their homes between 22:30 and 05:00 for any reason other than emergencies such as urgent health issues, domestic violence or the death of a family member, as at the 6th of July till now. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200811095134/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"As of 29 July, many of the restrictions included in the initial confinement measures were reinstated, including curfews, limitations to public transport and restricted freedom of movement. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809122920/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,C8: International travel controls,1,,"As of 30 July, citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro entering Kosovo must present a negative RT-PCR test, less than 72 hours old at the border. There are medical staff at border crossings and the airport and you may be subject to a health check, particularly if you are displaying coronavirus symptoms. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809122111/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/entry-requirements" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,E1: Income support,1,0,"Support to vital workers: Vital health and safety personnel such as doctors, police officers and firefighters will receive EUR 300 per month in additional wages from the government during the crisis. Likewise, workers at pharmacies, grocery stores and other essential businesses will receive EUR 100 per month in additional wages from the government during the crisis. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809122920/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809122920/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No new update." Kosovo,RKS,20200731,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No new update. Source: http://web.archive.org/web/20200809122920/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20200731,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new update." Kosovo,RKS,20200811,C1: School closing,2,0,"nothing has reopened yet but it is planned from 1st September on https://web.archive.org/web/20200827125352/https://prishtinainsight.com/kosovo-schools-to-open-in-september/ " Kosovo,RKS,20200828,C1: School closing,2,0,"Schools have not yet reopened, and there is uncertainty as to what school opening will look like. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200759/https://balkaninsight.com/2020/08/07/covid-19-school-dilemma-troubles-balkan-central-europe-govts/" Kosovo,RKS,20200828,C2: Workplace closing,2,0,"Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202717/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20200828,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202717/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20200828,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202717/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20200828,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport is operating. Masks are required. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907195722/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20200828,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200406202717/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20200828,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No measures apply. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200830124213/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20200828,C8: International travel controls,1,,"The borders are open, but screening measures are in place. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907195722/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/ https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200240/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/entry-requirements" Kosovo,RKS,20200828,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"Continued public health campaign. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907195536/http://niph-rks.org/" Kosovo,RKS,20200828,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200907195722/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20200828,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No new information found. " Kosovo,RKS,20200908,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"""Shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and hotels are all permitted to open. However, workplaces and businesses still face a number of restrictions and may be operating with reduced opening hours and capacity. Sports, cultural and recreational facilities throughout Kosovo are closed"". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921224255/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20200908,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"""Several events in Kosovo in the coming weeks and months have been cancelled."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921224255/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20200908,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"""Gatherings of more than 5 people in public squares and parks are prohibited."". Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921224255/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20200908,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Same policy." Kosovo,RKS,20200908,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,0,"""An overnight curfew prohibiting the movement of people outside their place of residence between the hours of 10.30 pm and 5 am is in place in the municipalities of Pristina, Prizren, Peja, Podujeva, Gjakova, Ferizaj, Lipjan, Drenas, Vushtrri, South Mitrovica, Gjilan, Fushe Kosove and Sterpce. In those municipalities, individuals over 65 years of age, or with chronic illnesses are only permitted to leave their place of residence between the hours of 5 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 9pm."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921224255/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20200908,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy found. " Kosovo,RKS,20200908,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20200914,C1: School closing,1,1,"On 14 September, schools opened in Kosovo for the first time since March. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200921223833/https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/back-to-school-amid-the-covid-19-pandemic/30839825.html" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,C1: School closing,1,1,"Kindergartens and schools will reopen as long as they comply with the guidelines in the government's manual. Link to manual: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017072626/https://msh.rks-gov.net/sq/manuali-per-mbrojtje-nga-perhapja-e-virusit-covid-19/ Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017071616/https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-situation-in-kosovo.html" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"Workplaces and businesses still face a number of restrictions and may be operating with reduced opening hours and capacity. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017073454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus https://web.archive.org/web/20201017073454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Religious meetings, church services, cultural events and sporting events are permitted with conditions and a limited number of people. Still, several events in Kosovo in the coming weeks and months have been cancelled. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017071616/https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-situation-in-kosovo.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201017073454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Gatherings of more than 5 people in public places and private locations (including private parties and weddings) are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017071616/https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-situation-in-kosovo.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201017073454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"Public transport (taxi, bus, train) has been reduced to 50% of the original capacity. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017071616/https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-situation-in-kosovo.html" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"There are currently no stay at home requirements in place. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017073454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"There are currently no restrictions on internal movement within the country. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017071616/https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-situation-in-kosovo.html https://web.archive.org/web/20201017073454/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,C8: International travel controls,1,,"People entering Kosovo are subjected to a medical check (temperature measurement etc. but no COVID 19 test) by the local health authorities at the border. Entrants from countries that are classified as ""High Risk Country"" by the ECDC (European Center for Disease Prevention and Control) must present a current Covid-19 negative test (sampling max. 72 hours before entry) upon entry within the framework of reciprocity. ravelers from these countries who are unable to submit a negative test must instead complete a 7-day quarantine. Direct transit from / to Priština Airport is permitted for all travellers without a test if the stay in Kosovo does not exceed 3 hours. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201017071616/https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-situation-in-kosovo.html" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change since August, 13. In a meeting on August, 13 2020 the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, laid out a plan for the implementation of economic recovery, amounting to €365,000,000.00 (e.g. with exchange rate on August 13, USD 431,435,373.29). This recovery plan yields the following measures for income support: MEASURE 3 – Increasing employment, in particular the employment of specific groups of workers with lower probability of getting employment, in the amount of sixty-seven million three hundred thousand Euros (€67,300,000.00); MEASURE 3A – Subsidizing the salary for employees in businesses affected by the pandemic for March and April (170 Euros), in the amount of forty-seven million three hundred thousand Euros (€47,300,000.00); MEASURE 3B – Subsidizing the salary for new employees hired by businesses based on a plan that identifies the sectors and categories of employees most in need, in the amount of five million Euros (€5,000,000.00); MEASURE 3C – Providing professional support for businesses to operate in times of pandemic, such as work from home, online work, digital transformation, etc., in the amount of three million Euros (€3,000,000.00); MEASURE 3D – Supporting the manufacturing and service businesses with equipment and machinery for process automation, in the amount of ten million Euros (€10,000,000.00); and MEASURE 3E – Supporting the businesses in order to increase their productivity, in the amount of two million Euros (€2,000,000.00). MEASURE 7 – Providing financial support for youth employment, support to civil society organizations, other informal groups, stimulation of cultural, artistic and sports activities and their revitalization, in the amount of five million Euros (€5,000,000.00); Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018061725/https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/the-government-approves-the-plan-for-the-implementation-of-the-economic-recovery/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201018062518/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change since August, 13. In a meeting on August, 13 2020 the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, laid out a plan for the implementation of economic recovery, amounting to €365,000,000.00 (e.g. with exchange rate on August 13, USD 431,435,373.29). This recovery plan yields the following measures for debt/contract relief: MEASURE 1 – Facilitating access to loans for private enterprises, to finance investment projects and business continuity, in the amount of one hundred million Euros (€100,000,000.00), with the following activities; MEASURE 1A – Increasing the coverage of new loans through the Kosovo Credit Guarantee Fund, in the amount of sixty million Euros (€60,000,000.00); MEASURE 1B – Covering the cost of the Kosovo Credit Guarantee Fund fee, in the amount of five million Euros (€5,000,000.00); MEASURE 1C – Rescheduling the existing bank loans, where the cost of rescheduling is borne by the Government, in the amount of thirty million Euros (€30,000,000.00); and MEASURE 1D – Subsidizing interest rates for certain sectors based on a strategic plan prepared by relevant stakeholders, in the amount of five million Euros (€5,000,000.00). MEASURE 2F – Providing the opportunity to reschedule previous tax debts, including deductions for immediate debt repayment MEASURE 4B – Subsidizing the interest rates on agricultural loans, in the amount of two million Euros (€2,000,000.00). Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018061725/https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/the-government-approves-the-plan-for-the-implementation-of-the-economic-recovery/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201018062518/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"There is a coordinated public ""awareness"" campaign, also guided and enforced by Kosovo's policy force. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018064651/https://www.kosovopolice.com/en/documents/awareness-campaign/" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,H2: Testing policy,1,,"COVID-19 Testing: - There is limited testing through public institutions. - Private clinics have been authorized to conduct testing for a limited period. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018065119/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"There are some measures for contact tracing implemented, but the overall scope and effectiveness of these measures are limited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018065645/https://ghpp.de/en/projects/getprepared/training-series-for-contact-tracing-teams-in-the-context-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/" Kosovo,RKS,20201008,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"Mask need to be worn at all times outside of home, and hefty fines and prison sentences are being issued for non-compliance with mask wearing requirements, although they are enforced sporadically. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018065119/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20201018,C1: School closing,1,1,"A school reopen is planned, and being executing starting from 09/14/2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024003235/https://masht.rks-gov.net/article/ministri-rame-likaj-prezantoi-vendimin-per-fillimin-e-vitit-shkollor-20202021" Kosovo,RKS,20201018,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"According to the ministry of health, Kosovo is currently on wave3 starting from 06/01/2020, and some workplace are back to open. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024004407/https://mapl.rks-gov.net/en/news/ministry-of-health/" Kosovo,RKS,20201018,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"Citizens of the Republic of Kosovo are allowed to participate in religious ceremonies and activities, in religious facilities and outside them in accordance with the Manual for protection against the spread of COVID19. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024005128/https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/government-approves-new-measures-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19-and-allocates-additional-funds-to-members-of-the-kosovo-police/" Kosovo,RKS,20201018,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"Starting from 9/25/2020, All public gatherings, including family parties, are prohibited, except for the cases permitted by this decision. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024005128/https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/government-approves-new-measures-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19-and-allocates-additional-funds-to-members-of-the-kosovo-police/ " Kosovo,RKS,20201018,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"All entities that provide public transport (buses, vans, taxis), shall work by halving their capacity in terms of the number of passengers they carry, to allow the space needed for each passenger. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024005128/https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/government-approves-new-measures-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19-and-allocates-additional-funds-to-members-of-the-kosovo-police/" Kosovo,RKS,20201018,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No further news or announcement" Kosovo,RKS,20201018,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No further news or announcement" Kosovo,RKS,20201018,C8: International travel controls,1,,"International travelers are requested to have covid test result upon their arrival. https://web.archive.org/web/20201024005128/https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/government-approves-new-measures-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19-and-allocates-additional-funds-to-members-of-the-kosovo-police/" Kosovo,RKS,20201018,E1: Income support,2,1,"No news and announcement about policy change." Kosovo,RKS,20201018,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No news and announcement about policy change." Kosovo,RKS,20201018,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No news or announcement about policy change." Kosovo,RKS,20201018,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No news or announcement about policy change." Kosovo,RKS,20201018,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No news or announcement about policy change." Kosovo,RKS,20201018,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No news or announcement about policy change." Kosovo,RKS,20201024,C1: School closing,1,1,"No policy change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No policy change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No policy change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No policy change. Restrictions on gatherings of five or more people in public places. https://web.archive.org/web/20201029091851/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No policy change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,C6: Stay at home requirements,0,,"No policy change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No policy change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No policy change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,E1: Income support,2,1,"No policy change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No policy change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change" Kosovo,RKS,20201024,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No policy change" Kosovo,RKS,20201030,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change since September. ""Kosovo has made tremendous efforts to keep children learning during the pandemic. While most children continue their education through distance learning, the decision to reopen schools with the recommended preventive and protective measures in September, has been a positive step towards reducing the negative impacts of prolonged school closures. The Ministry of Education and Science adopted global guidance and approaches in reopening of schools. Measures included temperature checks at entry, reduced class sizes and hours, reduced school days, increased hygiene measures and awareness raising on COVID-19 prevention measures."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107194834/https://www.unicef.org/kosovoprogramme/press-releases/schools-should-be-last-close-and-first-reopen " Kosovo,RKS,20201030,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018062518/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20201030,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change. " Kosovo,RKS,20201030,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change. ""All public gatherings are prohibited, including seminars, workshops, weddings and family parties. Gatherings of more than 5 people in public squares, parks and other public spaces are prohibited."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107195700/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201030,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change. ""Public transport and taxi services are permitted to operate in Kosovo at half capacity."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107195700/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201030,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"There are curfews in place from 21:00-05:00. Persons over the age of 65 are only allowed to leave the house during the hours of 06:00-10:00 and 16:00-19:00. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107200109/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20201030,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,0,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107200109/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20201030,C8: International travel controls,1,,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107200109/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20201030,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change found since October. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018062518/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20201030,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change since October. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018062518/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20201030,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201030,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change found. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107200109/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20201030,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change. " Kosovo,RKS,20201030,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107200109/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20201108,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change found. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201107194834/https://www.unicef.org/kosovoprogramme/press-releases/schools-should-be-last-close-and-first-reopen" Kosovo,RKS,20201108,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change found. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194251/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201108,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change found. All public gatherings are prohibited, including seminars, workshops, weddings and family parties. Gatherings of more than 5 people in public squares, parks and other public spaces are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194251/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201108,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change found. Gatherings of more than 5 people in public squares, parks and other public spaces are prohibited. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194251/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201108,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change found. Public transport and taxi services are permitted to operate in Kosovo at half capacity Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194251/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201108,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change found. - Persons over the age of 65 are only allowed to leave their place of residence between 6am and 10am and between 4pm and 7pm - Division into high, medium and low risk municipalities. High Risk Municipalities (Red): A curfew is in place between 7pm and 5am, during which time it is prohibited to be outside of your home except in an emergency and all businesses are closed. Medium Risk Municipalities (Yellow): Places that sell food are prohibited from operating between 6pm and 5am, except for takeaways. Low Risk Municipalities (Green): Places that sell food are prohibited from operating between 8pm and 5am, except for takeaways. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194251/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201108,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"Kosovo is divided into 3 risk category areas. Individuals in a high risk area may not move from their area after the curfew goes in to effect. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115194251/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201108,C8: International travel controls,2,,"Travellers who enter Kosovo without a negative RT-PCR test, taken within the last 72 hours, are required to self-isolate for 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201115195837/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/ " Kosovo,RKS,20201108,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change found since October. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018062518/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20201108,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change since October. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201018062518/https://www.oecd.org/south-east-europe/COVID-19-Crisis-in-Kosovo.pdf" Kosovo,RKS,20201108,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201108,H2: Testing policy,1,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201108,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201108,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201116,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201116,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201116,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change found. All public gatherings are prohibited, including seminars, workshops, weddings and family parties. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122105423/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201116,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change. Gatherings of more than 5 people in public squares, parks and other public spaces are prohibited Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122105423/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201116,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change found." Kosovo,RKS,20201116,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201116,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change found . " Kosovo,RKS,20201116,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change found. Travelers who enter Kosovo without a negative RT-PCR test, taken within the last 72 hours, are required to self-isolate for 7 days. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122105642/https://xk.usembassy.gov/coronavirus/" Kosovo,RKS,20201116,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change found." Kosovo,RKS,20201116,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change found." Kosovo,RKS,20201116,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201116,H2: Testing policy,3,,"The health ministry in Kosovo has private testing clinics in the whole country, which are eligible to conduct PCR- and serological tests. Hence, the availability of testing facilities has increased substantially, allowing all citizens to be tested when required. Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201122110254/https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-situation-in-kosovo.html" Kosovo,RKS,20201116,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201116,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change found. ""Movement is prohibited from 19:00-05:00, except for emergency needs, which include health, security and justice personnel."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201128183926/https://kryeministri-ks.net/en/the-government-takes-a-decision-on-new-measures-for-protection-against-the-Covid-19-pandemic/" Kosovo,RKS,20201123,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201123,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change found." Kosovo,RKS,20201129,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change found." Kosovo,RKS,20201129,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,E1: Income support,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,H3: Contact tracing,1,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201129,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,C1: School closing,1,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,C2: Workplace closing,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,C3: Cancel public events,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,C4: Restrictions on gatherings,4,1,"No change. ""All public gatherings are prohibited, including seminars, workshops, weddings and family parties. Gatherings of more than 5 people in public squares, parks and other public spaces are prohibited."" Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20201214185546/https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kosovo/coronavirus" Kosovo,RKS,20201207,C5: Close public transport,1,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,C6: Stay at home requirements,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,C7: Restrictions on internal movement,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,C8: International travel controls,2,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,E1: Income support,2,1,"No changes found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,E2: Debt/contract relief,2,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,H1: Public information campaigns,2,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,H2: Testing policy,3,,"No change found." Kosovo,RKS,20201207,H3: Contact tracing,2,,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,H6: Facial Coverings,4,1,"No change found. " Kosovo,RKS,20201207,H7: Vaccination policy,0,,"No data found. There appear to be no concrete measures in place yet. "